all first time donations to Foundation count DOUBLE?!
 

Our very own phimuantique generously offered to match any first time donation to the Phi Mu Foundation (see this thread)

WHERE'S THE ACTION, LADIES?! This is a great opportunity! I bet y'all have been spending and just not announcing it on the board because you're too modest. Speak up! We've got an awesome sisterhood and everyone should get to see how we support each other.....


GO PHI MU!

heh. Maybe I should go first.

I sent in a check for $30 (hey, it was what I could afford) when phimuantique put up the challenge, and then just today I'm sending in another $15. I don't think the $15 counts toward the challenge, but hey.

snaps to MoonStar17 who's busy saving for a car and sent in what she could afford anyway.... what a great sister.

look how easy I make life for you!
 

I am all about spending some of phimuantique's money. :p


Phi Mu Foundation
3558 Habersham at Northlake
Tucker, GA 30084-4015

I'm a good girl, I send in my phi muney...

But I had already donated when the challenge was posted, so I suppose it doesn't count...

Matching the matching
 

Ok Jacquelyn...

I am matching the phimuantique's match to yours...so I am sending a check for $45 :) one for each of your dollars..

let's see that makes a good step forward.

ooooooooh yeah, ladies, let's keep 'em coming!

Hi all, checking in to let you know how the challenge is going.

Each time I heard from one of you who had not donated before, I sent a note to Lucy at the Executive office and told her to look for your check and match it. To date I regret to say that it's not been an overwhelming success, but the offer still stands, and I will keep it open until the full 1,000.00 is matched- I just hope it's before the end of my life! That gives us a few years anyway!

I was especially looking for the donation from the young woman who's mother buys the ebay badges- she noted to me that she was going to make a "nominal" donation- but to date I do not believe she has sent in anything. If I am incorrect, she should let me know so that I can make sure I match and make it more than nominal.
Now for the rest of you....
I will match what you have sent in so far. Pam- I think that's 45 for you, 15 for another, and some additional for Jackie. I'll send Lucy a note today to match each of these if she has the checks in hand. I will do this separately from the other match offer- and if anyone wants to send in 100.00 before tomorrow at midnight- as a group or individually, I'll match that as well.

In other words, I'm in it if you are ladies.
Have a great week, and let's collectively make Phi Mu stronger.

Foundation Donation
 

My check will be in the mail today. Sadly, I did not donate after college. But glady will now.

Suz:)

YEAH SUZ!

we really have the greatest sisterhood.....

I am sending in a first-time donation of $30. I would love to send more, but I have only been working for two weeks and have yet to close anything (I am starting out in real estate)! Every little bit helps!

Love in Our Bond,
Aja Holder '99
Alpha Nu, University of Florida

GO AJA!!

this just keeps getting better and better......

and how great is it to see more Phi Mus on the boards?!?!?!

i like to bump my own threads

Bueller?

i hope i'll be able to send something in soon....right now i'm trying to figure out how much $$ i have to work with for this year.

Hi Jackie!
Lucy let me know she received your donations, and I have matched each one- and again, I have directed her to keep me informed of any additional ones- but you all have to put "Greek chat Challenge" on the memo section so that she knows that I am matching. If any of you on this posting thread have donated, please pm me with the check numbers and amounts, and I will forward to Lucy to match- but she will not match unless the database shows a donation being received.
If you wish to check your match status, you may email lucy or call her at the executive office. PM me for her info.
So, I'm still open to donations from both new and existing members of Foundation. For those of you who are on a really tight budget, but have not given before, please consider sending in even 5.00 per year- believe me it makes a huge difference when we all act together to strengthen our sisterhood.

Audrey, you're incredible!

Any idea how much in donations you've matched so far?

It has arrived :)
 

Ok I sent my donation via the website. It seems the last few months or so, I am "getting to the Post Office *while it is open* impaired" and mailing a check was just not gonna happen with my schedule.

I matched *your* match Audrey :) hehehehe :)!!!

And your donation Jacquelyn :)

yeah! you girls are awesome! I just sent in another check today. For $14.50. No telling how rich the Foundation's going to be at this rate, huh? :p But at least it's something...

thanks again, Pam and Audrey!

Jackie- Lucy let me know about your additional pledge,
however Pam- you may want to touch base with Lucy about yours- if you did it electronically, I'm not sure she saw it, and she emails me whenever she has something to match. For anyone else who may have given, thank you! And for those who have not but want to, the offer is still open.

Sent Lucy an Email
 

Ok Audrey :) (hardly a PhiMuAntique :)....I sent our incredibly wonderful Lucy an email about my latest donation. I think she will be emailing you soon.

Everyone else...don't overlook that donations to Phi Mu Foundation can easily be made electronically via the Phi Mu website using a major credit card. It is secure and safe :)

I think at this point we all need to step back, take a deep breath and reflect for a minute.

Giving to Foundation is an act of giving...a gift of love. I do notice at times it can escalate to a "I give more than you do" contest. I know, I found myself falling into that trap a few years ago. No way I could compete with some of our more financially gifted members.

I have learned to give to my ability with a slight stretch to it each year. BUT if I *ever* hit that lottery...Foundation will be my first big recipient!!!!

Each dollar is a dollar more than before, and it all adds up! Taking advantage of Audrey's match was more a fun joke between friends as much as taking advantage of her checkbook :)!!!!

So...each of us, give cause we love to give! Skip lunch and send in the money one day each month :) and soon it will all add up!

Hey everyone! I'm new to this forum...so I am enjoying reading the posts as of late. I joined about a month ago, but haven't really had time to read any, but finally sat myself down in front of the computer and read. I will be sending a check tomorrow! :) :) :)

LIOB,
Erica
USM-Beta Psi Chapter:D

A sister from my own chapter!
 

Hey Erica!

I'm so happy to see your post! A girl from my own chapter- :sniff, sniff: I think I'm going to cry!
Because you believed, and because I want you to know how much I appreciate your donation, I'm going to email Lucy and tell her to tripe your pledge, whatever it was. It is something special for me to see one of my own step forward and make Phi Mu Foundation a financial priority. I know it's not easy, especially when the economy is so tight. Now, let's talk to the rest of the chapter!
(just kidding- you guys have done a great job on Sir Fidel Circle the past 3 years- 100% participation from the chapter every year! Outstanding.)
I'm so proud of you!!! See you at Carnation Ball in April, if not before for deferred recruitment.
Audrey :D

YAY!
 

Hi Audrey...

When I was reading through all of the posts and came across numerous posts made by you, I kind of thought that it might be you. But it also got me thinking that there could be another Audrey here. But I'm glad it's you....yay for Beta Psi. I am planning on mentioning it to the chapter about joining this forum...just to interact with Phi Mus all over the country. I already spoke with Gretchen and told her about it and I believe she said she is planning on joining soon!

I can't wait for the Carnation Ball...it is going to be GREAT! I am definitely looking forward to meeting you.

LIOB,
Erica :)

One more Beta Psi Sister
 

Thanks to Erica, Gretchen has arrived! I am SO excited to see the sisterhood in action online! It's early in the morning now, and I have yet to go to bed... so I've just scanned some threads... but, so far, I'm blown away, and very excited to be here!

You'll see a check from me soon, but I'll be in touch when 'soon' takes on an exact date. Just have to hear yay or nay about a job, and pay my dues before I know where I stand. :) But, I'm very excited!

So, I'll be in touch but wanted to let you know I think you have a fabulous offer on the table that it's just too good to pass up. Your an inspiration Audrey.

I'm so proud to be a Phi Mu!
Long Live Beta Psi,
Gretchen


OH, and to the Bueuler comment.. I laughed. 'Anyone? Anyone?' ;)

And I think I too will save time, a check, and a stamp, and use our website-- thanks for the tip!
:D

I love Beta Psi!
 

HEEEELLLLLOOOO Phi Mu Sisters!

I can't tell you how proud of all of you I am! I have to jump on the bandwagon...only cause I LOVE challenges and I LOVE PHI MU! I started donating to foundation a couple years ago...ironically after I met Audrey! When I asked Audrey why she does so much for Phi Mu she said it was because Phi Mu has given her many opportunities and she wants others to have those same kinds of opportunities. That really touched me. She is a true philomathean! I don't know if I "qualify" for the match because I'm already a member of foundation, but consider my check in the mail! :D :D :D :D

Why you qualify
 

;)
You all qualify because I know and love you! he he he.
Lucy will match later this week, thanks for the heads up.

And thanks Gretchen and Erica, I swear you must be from my family tree- but I'm so old (yes, in Beta Psi world I am truly an antique!) I don't think you could follow the roots back far enough to find the connection. But I had 3 "little sisters" and an adopted one at the time who came in from another chapter, so it's very possible.

For the non Beta Psi members, The offer is still open- there is still some work to do on the total match. I'm still in the game, because it's for the strength of the whole, and we are always stronger collectively than we ever could be as a single chapter. This my friends is the true advantage of a national bond.

bump!