Friday Findings
Weekly newsletter for sorority women.
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B.I.G. on October 23rd
from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sign up sheets were due yesterday at 5:00pm. If your chapter has not turned them in, bring them to Greek Affairs TODAY!
Each sorority is REQUIRED to have 11 members in attendance.
If you are interested in being a site leader, e-mail Heather Houchen at hhouchen@ksu.edu.
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Opportunities
What: Beta BooWhere: 500 Sunset Ave.When: October 22nd, 6-8pm (kids version) 8-11pm (scary version)Why: Benefitting the Old Engine #1 Fund, Manhattan Fire DepartmentCost: $5 OR $3 and a canned food donationContact Andrew Waldman with questions at awal23@ksu.edu!
Volunteer with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)! The group is planning Blue Ribbbon Week at the Geary County Court House in Junction City, and they need a team that will set up, light and maintain luminaries on the Court House steps during an evening program. Blue Ribbon Week's purpose is to raise awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect in this community. CASA volunteers are everyday citizens that Judges appoint to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have been removed from their homes due to parental abuse and neglect. They stand up for these children and change their lives.
If you are interested in volunteering in April and have about 10-20 people that could help, please contact Donia Schmiege by calling (785) 761-4841 or send her an e-mail
at casa@8thjd.com.
Interested in learning about another culture? Need a friend? Apply to become an International Buddy! This is an excellent opportunity to learn from an international student and teach them what you know and love about K-State!
The Black Student Union of Washburn University has invited our Greek community to participate in their first annual "Who Runs The Yard" Fall Step Show that will be held this Saturday, October 16th. For more information click here.
Participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk in Topeka this Sunday, Oct. 17th! Click here for more information.
The First Presbyterian Church is looking for students to help out at a luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 31st from 10:00am-3:00pm. Volunteers will be paid for their time. Please contact Linda Couch at (785) 341-3533 for further information.
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GAMMA
Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol
Are you interested in forming a peer education group that works as a team to identify high-risk student behavior and then creatively develops ways to educate Greek members?
GAMMA is a leadership program specifically for fraternity and sorority members who agree to be advocates to their chapter members. GAMMA members can lead the way for learning more about health and safety issues, and reduce some of the high-risk behaviors that can cause harm to individuals or to the chapter.
Want to learn more? Send an email to greek1@ksu.edu.
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Homecoming Reminders from Jacquie Lewis, Director of Interfraternal Relations
Please address Greek homecoming related questions to Jacquie Lewis at jacqlew@ksu.edu or David Allen at allendvd@ksu.edu, before contacting the Alumni Center employees - they are very busy people and shouldn't be bothered with questions that we can answer!
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Office Announcements...
Chapter Invoices - that have not been picked up have been mailed to chapters. Bills are due on Oct. 15th by 5:00pm in Greek Affairs. Make sure to get your payment in on time, there is a 5% late fee and a 1.5% per month interest fee on any outstanding balances.
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Chapter Announcements
Alpha Chi Omega: This Wednesday, we had our Big Sis/Lil Sis revealing! In lieu of chapter, everyone went out to eat with their Alpha Chi families. Our fall initiation ceremony will take place this Friday night, we will be initiating 55 women into the sisterhood of Alpha Chi Omega! Finally, on Sunday we will be traveling to Overbrook, KS where 40 of our members are participating in a sisterhood paintball tournament.
Questions? Contact Emily Chartrand at eaaron@ksu.edu.
Delta Delta Delta: This week in Delta Delta Delta we are preparing for Initiation, which is next weekend, as well as preparing for all homecoming events. We enjoyed participating in the Campus Clean-Up last Saturday and we are looking forward to participating in B.I.G.
Questions? Contact Lindsay Johnson at lindzy@ksu.edu.
Gamma Phi Beta: This week at Gamma Phi Beta we have been continuing discussion about elections and new leadership positions available. We are so proud of our New Members! Pant the Chant has been going awesome so far. We are starting to get very busy now that Homecoming is just around the corner. Next Thursday, October 21st, we are having our annual Halloween party at Gamma Phi called 'Spooktacular'. It's always exciting to see all the creative costumes the girls come up with. We hope everyone has a great weekend!
Questions? Contact Taylor Smith at tsmith13@ksu.edu.
Kappa Alpha Theta: On Sunday, our nominating committee met to propose the 2011 slate and it will be approved by next chapter. Theta has had a great week studying for mid-terms and supporting their flag football team as they enter the championship!
Questions? Contact Suzanna Morin at smorin@ksu.edu.
Pi Beta Phi: This week we had a sisterhood event at the pumpkin patch! We went on a hay ride, made our way through a corn maze, and ate s'mores by a bonfire. We also celebrated our 95th Anniversary last weekend with dinner and dancing in the Union Ballroom with alumnae, it was a blast! We are looking forward to Homecoming week and Halloween.
Questions? Contact Dani Row at dmrow@ksu.edu.
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Messages from the DirectorsRebeka Scott, Director of Risk ManagementPlease make sure to register events on time with the correct forms. Late forms or attachments may result in events being canceled! E-mail me if you have any questions or concerns.Natalie Rauth, Director of Public RelationsGreat work at the Campus Cleanup, we had around 800 students attend!
Heather Houchen, Director of Community & Internal RelationsSign up for Adopt-a-School TODAY!
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