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What is/has your organization DONE.....
Everyone keeps asking "what is xyz sorority like on your campus" or "what do you think of abc fraternity"..........
I think the more important question is "what is your organization (your chapter in particular) DOING!!!" Christmas break is right around the corner and I would like to know what everyone has done (or is planning to do) with regards to their communities, fundraising, programs..... |
Good question prettypoodle now I would like to see how much love this topic gets! I wonder will I see any flames burning out of this one
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My sorority just finished having a whole week of events to celebrate my chapter's one year anniversary on campus. Here were our events:
--"Did your plans fall through? Did you switch your major and now you don't know what to do?: This was an event led by an academic advisor on what students should do if they change their majors, etc. It also talked about grad school plans as well (that often gets changed as well if you change your undergrad major w/ plans to get a MA in that field) --Safe Sex and HIV/AIDS awareness workshop --We brought speaker David Lamb from New York. He wrote a book about the relations b/t blacks and latinos and the relationship of hip hop culture between those groups. He was fantastic! --We had a movie dialogue. We watched Higher Learning and then discussed some of the major issues the movie brought up. We talked about how they were relevant on our campus and what we can do to make some changes about it --our last event was a "Bridging the Gap" mixer. We also had an acapella group and a dance group perform in the middle of it. The whole week was excellent. Prior to this month, my sorority had a Greek Mixer for all the minority greeks to come together and meet. We also had a Domestic Violence/Abuse workshop. September was also another eventful month...we had a whole week of events for our Rush. We've been quite busy!!! For December, we're just going to relax b/c we need to get ready for the next semester. But that's what we've been doing. ------------------ A Radiant Lady of Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. http://www.umich.edu/~zchi |
These are some of the things sorors at my undergrad chapters(2 of them) have been doing and some I am doing on my own: Sleep out for the homeless to collect food and clothings, party and all profits went to group of HIV positive young children, Adopt a kid (for an entire day we take an average of 25 kids, take them to class, show them around campus, feed them, talk to them... volunteer every saturday at the YMCA Personally I am donating a few hundreds to buy chrismas gifts for kids. volunteer to clean a school in the Bronx, I am a MENTOR, tomorrow I will be giving turkey and other food to homeless people. Support fellow greeks events 24/7
GO OUT OF MY WAY AT WORK ON THE NAME OF SIGMA STAY ACTIVE and pay dues- Oh!!! last weekend we celebrated founder's day, had an essay competition and gave schoolarship to the winner. list goes on- No Limit Soldier SIGMA GAMMA RHO Sorority, Inc. |
oh!!! Prettygirl, we both know this topic will probably not get too much love, given the seriousnes of it and the fact that some people might have to re-evaluate themselves and their reasons to go greek. It is not easy to look in the mirror and recognize your mistakes. I am glad you and others have taken the time to reply. Thank you-
to my SORHOR who started the topic, you know how this goes but, don't forget our mission-GREATER SERVICE, GREATER PROGRESS. EEEEEEEIIIIYYYP!!!! Oh!!!! And MADD love to MY NUPES of Queens Alumni chapter, they are doing BEAUTIFUL contribution EVERY Saturday. ALSO MADD LOVE TO ALL FELLOW GREEKS HOLDING IT DOWN AND MAKING OUR FOUNDERS PROUD!!!!! One more thing, I was looking at a book in which people and orgs. that have donated to the agency I work for are listed and... WAS VERY SAD to see only AKA and SIGMA GAMMA RHO donated to such a good cause. COME'on people- MAKE IT HAPPEN- again, EEEEEEEIIIIYYYP NO Limit Soldier SIGMA GAMMA RHO Sorority, Inc. |
Great work out there from these responses - I guess everyone knows how I feel about "whats your chapter like...blahblahblah" http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/rolleyes.gif
The chapter I advise is doing a roadblock to raise money for Easter Seals in January. Its a lot of fun because they literally go and stop traffic to raise money for this organization. In the spring we have our annual golf tournament which brings in money for Easter Seals and the local domestic violence shelter. And throughout the year we volunteer at the shelter to offer babysitting services, help clean up the property, etc. At Christmas, because our chapter is at a suitcase college and everyone (I mean EVERYONE disappears), we donate money to provide families in need with a meal and gifts. I am also in the process of organizing a fixed schedule between both the collegiate and alumnae chapters to provide services to the shelter on a weekly basis. If anyone has any ideas towards helping organize this, PLEASE email me - I'd love to hear some thoughts and ideas regarding this project. Keep up the good work! ------------------ "Alpha Chi Omega - If you only had 2 wishes, what would your second one be?" |
Hey, just like yall I was waiting to see how many people would respond. Everyone boasts about how much their organization does for the community, so nows the time to share!
Here's my spiel (sp?).... Between my undergrad and grad chapter (sorry, I just cant let go) here are just a few of the things we've done (or plan to do) before closing out 2000: *muchas fundraising!!!!! Its kinda hard to pull off decent programs or give out scholarships without funds, so we been to tv tapings, had a picture booth at the school's block party, raffles.........you name it! *the chapter (and individual members) donated money to Steve Harvey's "Feed My Flock" program here in L.A (the goal is to feed 3000 families for thanksgiving). *We will be feeding the homeless in dowtown LA for thanksgiving. *Next month with the Society of the Muses, we will be xmas caroling at various, group homes, hospitals, convelescent homes... for those that may need a little extra xmas cheer! *in december we will be working with Habitat to build a home the list goes on and on!! Sigma Gamma Rho Great Service, Greater Progress since 1922! |
Well its been a whole day and what is this the seventh response. COME ON PEOPLE REPRESENT!! I am not in a greek org but I have been helping out my org of choice and doing things on my own. With the org I have collected and donated money to breast cancer and we all participated in the walk that they had in our area. We had a food drive and we collected food for the needy and we donated to their unofficial bro. org that holds a thanksgiving dinner for the needy each year. I(with them) collected clothes(I myself donated a huge bag from my skinny days http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif) then we distributed them to the women shelter. I tutor kids after school, and volunteer at family fun nights(which a small fair held at schools around here), on field trips and I help coach the pee wee league baksetball at the ymca on Saturdays.
You know if a topic such as this has a low response then most of the other topics do not even matter. In all my studying of greeks and greek life, especially Bglos I know they were founded for the upliftment of the community through public service. Therefore if no one can come on here and tell us how they are uplifting then whats the dam point of being apart of it. Furthermore why waste your breath talking about who is the best, or who should or should not join based on race and "quality"? I mean if people can not tell us or do not tell us what they do to uplift then hell we know one thing, whether their greek org is the biggest or the best in their comm or on their college campus, its certaintly not because of something they are doing, so they should not have much to say about anything regarding their org. Sorry so long thats my $1,000 dollar contribution |
Since my sorority's founders based us out of a love for music, we primarily focus our attention on the College of Music and music programs in local primary and secondary schools. Some things we have done this year:
*sponsor and mostly run local and state Solo-Ensemble competitions, band competitions, etc. *provide scholarships to college students and grants for non-collegiates to pay for private lessons, go to camps, etc. *Donate money to keep struggling depts. alive *volunteer at the local nursing homes *Christmas caroling *Volunteer ushering for events on campus *Bring elementary students to campus for a day and show them why music an important part of life *Volunteer at local schools who often can't afford to have full time arts teachers there to help with plays, music events, etc. *Food drives for the local needy *etc. As a very small sorority, we don't have much money, so most of our efforts are focused on what we can do, rather than how much $ we can give. Ginger [This message has been edited by Dewgirl (edited November 21, 2000).] |
So far this semester we have done-
Adopt a Highway, we maintain a 2 mile stretch of highway Habitat for Humanity, every sunday we send 5-10 brothers to work on the project at hand. Most importantly is the Lambda Chi Alpha American Food Drive. Our chapter raised over 25,000 pounds of food for charity. This is a nationwide LXA project which I believe is the largest philantrophic project currently being done. It was fun and makes you feel good that you help to improve the lives of others. |
Over the past month, my chapter has
-Conducted a coat drive to donate to locate shelters -Initiated our 2nd annual Angel Tree to help needy children have a better Christmas _Delivered Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving to a family we adopted |
DewGirl -- It's ok to be small. The service that you are doing is GREAT!! Thank you my Soror Pretty Poodle for such a great post. Remember, DewGirl, it's not size or money, but it's all about
Greater Service, Greater Progress!! Did ya hear me? It's all about Greater Service, Greater Progress!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif (If you don't know you better ask somebody!!) Ms. Blue Reign Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. BTW, I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving and are ready to run with me next week to lose the 5+ pounds we gained!! |
I thought about this posting all weekend long. It has put me to think. Wednesday night I helped these high rollers(meaning guys I know who have crazy money and I persuaded to) deliver dinner and turkeys to needed families in Harlem. I did that from 5:30pm to 8pm then went to a function
Kappa Alpha Psi held. Did not get home until 4am BUT... Got up at 8am to help the brothers of Omega Psi Phi feed the homeless of Harlem and Washington Heights. While I got up early to help the Omegas, the Nupes I had party with all night got up even earlier to feed the homeless in Queens, NY. I was sooo happy to see us make our founders proud. It also made me realize that sometime we do not do as much as we could and should. I also want to thanks all the SORHORS who helped, the Ladies of ZETA PHI BETA Sorority, Inc. as well as DELTA SIGMA THETA Sorority, Inc. for coming out. We had a great time serving the food and preparing everything. I hoped to see a few members of all orgs. but I rather think they were doing their own separate service as KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity, Inc. did. For real people, I think we understimate our power to change people's lifes. Even if for a day or their entire lifes. THANKS TO ALL GREEKS, NPHC and ALL GLO DOING GOOD THINGS- Keep MAKING IT HAPPEN- the BEST way you know-Tru GREATER SERVICE, GREATER PROGRESS. No Limit Soldier SIGMA GAMMA RHO Sorority, Inc. [This message has been edited by Ghostface-Killah (edited November 25, 2000).] [This message has been edited by Ghostface-Killah (edited November 25, 2000).] |
The chapter I pledged re-started their big philanthropy with TKE this semester, IthacAid 10, which is a big concert/variety show that benefitted the Special Olympics. In the alumnae chapter I joined, they just volunteered to hand out water/cheer on the runners in the NYC Marathon. We also just had a social event at Our Name is Mud, a place where you paint on pottery and they bake it for you. It's great!
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Just getting back in town. I hope that everyone had a wonderfull and blessed Thanksgiving. I am glad to see this topic, becuase I am extremely proud of my chapter and the work that we do in our community. Give me the opportunity to toot our horn and I will
-We registered about 50 people 2 months ago, and the city workers that we worked with have invited the men of KAPsi to partner with them on other activities. -We won an award from Arlington Co. for our work with youth in Arlington Co. -We along with other chapters in the Eastern Province are working with Habitat for Humanity to build a house in Norfolk, VA for a needy family. -A few months ago, we held our anual Kamp Kappa for underpriveliged youth. We take around 30 - 40 students to a camp and try to provide them with alternatives to the ones they often see on the streets. -We will donate some computers to charity the first of the year. -Our Guide Right Program works with around 50 - 60 young men in the Northern VA area to provide them with alternatives to the streets. -We provide $5000 a year in scholarship money to college students. There is probably more, but that is all that I could think of at this time. Peace and Luv MN [This message has been edited by ManndingoNUPE (edited November 28, 2000).] [This message has been edited by ManndingoNUPE (edited November 28, 2000).] |
This Thanksgiving, my chapter was able to provide 12 families with a full Thanksgiving dinner via our annual Thanksgiving baskets. We had 4 last year. We hope to continue to grow this to help even more next year. We also do Adopt-a-Highway and Walk America. We have several Sorors in the chapter who are certified for Open Airways, and have worked with the ALA on events last year. For the holidays, I think we are doing an Angel Tree.
Additionally, our big fundrasier this year, as well as a major service project, is our Blue Revue Debutante Ball. ------------------ Finer Womanhood: the "Cat's Meow" Since 1920 [This message has been edited by Shelacious (edited November 28, 2000).] |
I see the burning flames people! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
My chapter has had a coat drive, Buckle Up Day (we handed out fliers at local garages reminding people to buckle up)everyday, but especially during the holiday season when folks tend to get their drink on more than usual, we volunteered at a church ON Thanksgiving day feeding the homeless, and we plan on doing it again on Christmas day. now look at that, I've only been Greek for a couple of weeks! |
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I know I'm late, but my chapter has been up to some great things lately, including:
-sending care packages to the freshmen recipients of our scholarships; -holding our annual fundraising event, attended by more than 2,000 people, and raising an estimated $90K for our scholarship and community programs; -donating clothes and other personal items for a "shopping day" at a local women and children's home; -conducting a coat drive to provide warm, new coats to individuals in need. On a personal note, I've gotten off my butt to mentor a young parent, and my volunteer orientation is this Thursday. DG Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Omega chapter, Chicago |
Excellent topic, prettypoodle!
My (Alumnae) chapter has just been organized, and recognized by our Nationals. We've been primarily focused on establishing the Chapter, interacting with our Active Chapter, and planning for the future. The effort I'm most proud of is that alumnae in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area are actively involved establishing our newest Colony (UT-Arlington) grow into a Chapter. Also, alumnae in the Norman, OK area are remaining involved with the Active Chapter on campus. The Active Chapter has gotten more involved on campus this year. They participated in a fraternity philanthropy soccer tournament, and organized a masquerade ball. They also worked at E-Club hamburger feeds on home-game days. I'm most proud of the Active Chapter for organizing and implementing our National Convention, recruiting and educating an excellent candidate class, and serving as Big Sisters to the new Colony. ------------------ equeen A Lioness has her Pride! @>--;-- Always Seek Knowledge Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies [This message has been edited by equeen (edited December 01, 2000).] |
My chapter just got through helping sponser AIDs week here at my school. We had panels of the AIDs quilt being showcased and hosted a number of lectures throughout the week. This week, we are helping with the town's tour of historic homes. Of course, we are always trying to raise money for Alpha Gamma Foundation that supports the Juv. Diabetes Foundation=)
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My chapter is doing a clothing and can food drive. We are also collecting money for toys for tots and Project Reassurance. We also plan to go to a few soups kitchens and visit the childrens hosptial. We're going to put on a Christmas play for them. My chapter is small (3 members) but GREATER SERVICE, GREATER PROGRESS prevails. Much Love to everyone during the holidays.
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Seemed like time to bump this one back up.
Our alum chapter donated toys at Christmas to a "giving tree" and we are going to be participating in our city's alumnae Panhel luncheon, which awards scholarships to deserving Greek women in the area. |
We had a leave raking a-thon for all the people in the town, who paid the chapter to rake their leaves. We then donated the money to a local child with leukemia. He is so cute. We also do adopt-a-highway, a fun night at the state hospital, thanksgiving at a homeless shelter, help in renovating the women's center, and take back the night.
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As AlphaGamGirl mentioned earlier, our national philanthropy is the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation--an organization that helps fund research and support for the Juvenile Diabetes foundation. From bake sales, rose grams, candy grams, and the all popular car washes--whatever money we raise goes to them.
Last semester my chapter had the opportunity to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald house in our community. The house provides lodging for families with children undergoing treatment at local hospitals. My chapter had a blast cooking dinners for them and playing with the kids. The best part was seeing those smiles on the children's faces. Despite going through some hard times these children still know how to smile and have a good time, and to me, that's all that matters! ------------------ *I'm an Alpha Gam...Yes I am, Yes I am!* |
As previousouly reported, We also do a Nationl Food drive for the needy. We do a Tub-A-Thon with a Soro.. 24 hrs in a hot tub to raise $ , also have Western Week that does the same thing. We also do help a highway. We have a benefactor IN A NURSEING HOME that we visit weekly and have offered to bring our Founders Day Buffet to the home for the people there to share with them our good fortune and glee of being with The Brothers who have come back. Some of the Lambda Chi Alpha chapters do the Water Melon Fest as a fund raiser with the Soros. The problem is no matter what we do for the good, it is not good press. That is why all the good that we do is over shadowed by the small bad.
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This week is Homecoming week, so we have a lot going on. We're campaigning for our Queen contestant, helping with the Blood Drives and stuff like that.
Our biggest philanthropy event each year is Songfest where all student organizations can participate. Usually only the Greek organizations participate, but everyone is invited. Songfest is where each group gets up to perform songs infront of a crowd to raise money for the Cancer Research Center here on campus. It is a huge undertaking, but it is soooo worth it and it is so much fun. Our last Songfest in October was a great success. Allie http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/tongue.gif |
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