Zeta Beta/Virginia Tech Brothers all safe
 

FYI - received this email via the chapter alumni listserv, regarding the horrific events of today.

__________________--

Brothers,

I have been informed from numerous sources that all Active, Associate and Neophyte Brothers are safe and accounted for.


Thanks to everyone who helped make sure people were ok. Stay safe.

--
LFS,
Randall Reed
President, Alpha Phi Omega

Saw that on APO-L. Very relieved to hear that.

Thoughts and prayers to our Zeta Beta Brothers and the rest of the Virginia Tech community - what a horrible day.

Being of service to the victims
 

Reposting a note from the APO Region III Director, Dawn Gurganious:



Brothers,
I received this information from a member of the Zeta Beta chapter at Virginia Tech. I have left the text as it was written as I feel it means more coming from those directly affected. Thank you all for you care and concern for the chapter as the deal with this tradgedy.

"A memorial fund has already been set up, for brotherhoods that want to contribute somehow or help but want to also give us some space and time to heal. They can donate directly and this may help them feel as though they are helping our community as all the funds raised are going directly to supporting the Hokie Nation in this time of need."
http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php


In LFS,
Dawn Gurganious
Region III Director
Alpha Phi Omega National CoEd Service Fraternity
region.3.director@apo.org
IM: Tazzusk

Supporting the VA Tech Community
 

Additional message from the Region III Director - Dawn Gourganis

Brothers,

Thank you for all of your thoughts and well wishes for the safety of the
members of the Zeta Beta Chapter at Virginia Tech, I know they appreciate
your support. Hopefully you have heard that all APO members are safe,
but as with any tragedy, our Zeta Beta Brothers will need time and space to
deal with the tragedy and grieve with their community. I know many of you
have friends and loved ones who attend Virginia Tech. Please take care of
yourselves and each other. Lean on each other and be sure to take advantage
of your campus counseling center.

Many chapters across the country have been asking how they can help. At
this time, the best thing we can do is to show support in a way that will
give the Chapter the time and space they need. Some suggestions to show your
concern are:
-Have a moment of silence at a Chapter event.
-Hold a candle light vigil, moment of silence or other appropriate event on
your campus.
-Organize a blood drive.
-Send a card/note to Zeta Beta (via US mail) letting them know you are
thinking of them and how you will be remembering the victims of the tragedy
on your campus.
-Along with a written greeting, your Chapter may want to include a
photograph of Chapter members holding a "we're thinking of you" sign and/or
the flags on your campus at half staff.

Please do not deluge the Chapter with email, phone calls, etc. and stick to
standard looking envelopes, etc. for notes sent via US mail. Greeting cards
and the like can be opened and shared when/how is best for the Chapter. US
mail should be sent to this address:

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
PO Box 1011
Blacksburg VA, 24061

Although well intentioned, other types of projects may not be appropriate at
this point--we are all grieving but want to make sure not to complicate
things on the campus. In the months to come I am sure there will be
opportunities for the fraternity to assist the Zeta Beta chapter in
remembering their fallen classmates and serve the Virginia Tech community.

I have spoken with the Service and Communication Program Director, Carla
Moran service.director@apo.org, and she and members of the National Service
& Communication Committee, are more than happy to help you brainstorm ways
to remember the victims of this horrible tragedy on your campus.

In the meantime, please 1) know that your concern is much appreciated, 2)
prepare for your own finals, and 3) continue to serve locally where you, as
always, are greatly needed.

In LFS,

Dawn Gurganious
Region III Director
Alpha Phi Omega National CoEd Service Fraternity
region.3.director@apo.org

from Zeta Beta
 

Hello Brothers,

We have recieved such an overwhelming response to our recent tragedy, I
wanted to say thank you for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers.

The VT Alumni community is working on a mass maroon and orange event on
Friday, April 20th and are asking anyone who feels they would like to
participate to wear orange and/or maroon to support Virginia Tech and
those we have lost in this terrible tragedy. Pass this on to your
colleges, your places of work, organizations and friends and families.

I am personally putting together a slideshow of family, friends and
organizations who are supporting us in this and would welcome any
individual pictures or group pictures of you all dressed up in our
Orange and Maroon! If I get a large enough response, I will be putting
together a specific APO slideshow for our brotherhood to view at a
later time.

Please feel free to email any pictures to me at mncountrylove@yahoo.com.

Thank you again for your support whether it be through the wearing of
maroon and orange on Friday, or through continued thoughts and prayers
for our Hokie Nation.

Katelynn L. Johnson
Zeta Beta
Gold Diggers - Spring 06