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Strike Out Arthritis! Lastly, the chapter accomplished in a
prided ourselves on having the highest relatively short amount
GPA on campus. of time. With the help of
some amazing ELCs and
Alpha Pi sisters, we have grown
Florida State U into something bigger
Alpha Pi held its second annual Strike than we dreamed.
Out Arthritis! philanthropy event, which
was a whiffle ball tournament, this year. Alpha Theta
We were happy to have the support of
the entire FSU community who came Coe College
out to play some whiffle ball, have fun,
and raise $4,710 for arthritis research. As During our philanthropy
stated by our Philanthropy Chairman
Kayleigh Koskan, “After months of event called Teeter-
planning and stressing, our event, Strike
Out Arthritis! was a hit (literally)!” Totter-a-Thon, sisters
Alpha Psi teeter-tottered for 24
Bowling Green State U
Alpha Psi has started a new philanthropy hours straight. We also
event, Alpha Male. During the event,
men compete in relay race activities to had a great sisterhood
try to become the next Alpha Male. Most
importantly, the event raised over $800 event where members
for arthritis research.
went to the local
Alpha Rho
Oregon State U Bloomsbury Farms. This Chi Lambda (U of Evansville)
Our first philanthropy Strike Out Arthritis! was a great way to bring
event was a kickball tournament/
bake sale that raised $2,100. We are in the fall spirit and build for most improved chapter at Kentucky
continuously growing and accepting stronger bonds. In the spring semester, Wesleyan College.
new members through COB. We are Crush Sale helped us raise money for
proud of Gretchen Leuthy who received
the Panhellenic Scholar of the Term arthritis research. Additionally, sisters Beta Gamma
Award. We are so excited to have been shaved their heads for the St. Baldrick’s Michigan State U
on campus for a whole year, and we Foundation, stood for 12 hours for the To Become Best is Beta Gamma’s
are very proud of everything we’ve Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, motto & goal. This year we have
and volunteered for the Boy Scout Merit had phenomenal events focused
Issue no. 3 • Summer 2015 Badge program. on connecting with our alumnae.
Beta Chi Check out our new campaign called
Kentucky Wesleyan U Operation to Become Best, just post
During National Eating Disorders #ToBecomeBest on any social media to
Awareness Week, we spread the word connect with us under one common
and raised $100 for a local philanthropy, goal! Take a look at our chapter on
Aubrey’s Song. We hosted our Strike our brand new website; http://www.
Out Arthritis! event in the spring that alphaomicronpimsu.org. We can’t wait
was both fun and successful. We are to see you at our newly-decorated
also proud to have received the award chapter house in East Lansing.
Chi Psi (California Polytechnic State U) Beta Phi
Indiana U
We hosted our first Fall Festival
philanthropy event with Theta Chi
to benefit arthritis research and the
Sarcoma Foundation. We also achieved
the highest GPA in Panhellenic Council
for the second consecutive semester.
We participated in the Indianapolis
Jingle Bell Run in December where we
were the event’s top fundraiser, raising
$9,603.06 for arthritis research. Kicking off
second semester, we initiated 55 women,
hosted a great Strike Out Arthritis! event,
and participated in a multi-council forum
event with Delta Sigma Phi and Alpha
Phi Alpha to promote diversity and
awareness on our campus.
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