Since most of you may not have seen this...........
University of Missouri Blood Drive Press Release( 4/12/2004 )
SORORITY E-MAIL WAS A MISCOMMUNICATION AND NOT APPROVED BY SORORITY OFFICERS
The University of Missouri chapter of Gamma Phi Beta regrets the e-mail sent regarding mandatory participation in a campus-wide blood drive and apologizes to the community, the Red Cross, and campus. The email was sent to encourage members to donate blood for the blood drive. This e-mail was sent without the consent or approval of any chapter officer and is not in accordance with the values of Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority.
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority does not condone misleading health officials or pressuring sisters into donating blood. This was in no way endorsed by the chapter leadership and was the action of one individual. This misunderstanding was immediately clarified internally. No chapter members were reprimanded for not participating in the blood drive.
Chapter leadership supported the campus efforts for the blood drive. Educating members about health risks and making smart choices is also a priority. The chapter at the University of Missouri takes pride in being a part of one of the largest blood donating communities.
The mission of the organization is to foster a nurturing environment that provides women the opportunity to achieve their potential through life-long commitment to intellectual growth, individual worth, and service to humanity.
Info: Rebecca Beardslee, director of communications at Gamma Phi Beta’s International Headquarters, 303.799.1874, ext. 322 or
rbeardslee@gammaphibeta.org.