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Originally posted by SKRae
I'm sorry lilsnakeyk, but we only have 2 national philanthropies. They are Maine Sea Coast Mission and Gerentology. Alzhiemers is a concentration in gerentology for us (although for personal reasons I would really like to see us actually adopt it). The other one was tried for a breif period in the late eighties/early nineties, but not an actual national philanthropy.
Sigma Kappa is the number one contributor to Alzhiemer's research.
We are the first organization to have a structured new membership program and a new membership book (Promise) published.
The actress who played Topanga on Boy Meets World is a Sigma Kappa.
One heart one way ot all of my Sigma Kappa sisters!!!!!
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Straight off National's webpage, it's 4:
Gerontology
In 1954 Sigma Kappa became the first national sorority to
recognize the need for continued, comprehensive work on
the study of aging and the needs of elderly populations.
Collegiate and alumnae members throughout the country
volunteer their time and talent in support of numerous
projects to assist and benefit the elderly.
Alzheimer's Disease
In 1984 Sigma Kappa responded to an increasingly critical
problem facing older Americans by adding Alzheimer's
Disease research and education to its philanthropic
activities. Research grants are made each year to
universities and other institutions actively engaged in the
fight against Alzheimer's Disease.
Inherit the Earth
This program ties Sigma Kappa's interest in older citizens
with its interest in the environment. Through Inherit the
Earth, collegians, alumnae and older citizens work together
to improve local environments.
The Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society
Since 1918 Sigma Kappa has paid homage to its Maine roots
by supporting the activities of the Maine Sea Coast
Missionary Society. The Maine Sea Coast Missionary
Society delivers critical services to people in need while
striving to redress the root causes of those needs. With the
help of the 75-foot mission vessel, Sunbeam V, direct
programs and services include church and pastoral work,
assistance to those in sickness and poverty, financial aid,
food banks, recycled clothing shops, crisis intervention,
youth programs, and ministries in the field. The Mission
serves the islands from mid-coast to Downeast Maine, as
well as mainland Hancock and Washington counties.
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And the girl on "Boy Meets World" is Ashley Welkos (stage name= Maitland Ward). She's a Gamma Theta, which happens to be lilsnakeyk's chapter! She's the tall redhead that lived with the two older brothers in the later seasons, not Topanga.
I watch the show on Disney all the time.
