Philanthropy
In the past few months we have participated in several philanthropies such as Beta Bring It On, a cheerleading competition benefitting the National Alzheimer's Association, and Phi Tau Safe Sets, a volleyball tournament benefitting Hole In The Wall camps for ill children. We showed some fantastic Panhellenic spirit by teaming up with other sororities for philanthropies. Kappa Delta joined us for Fiji Fastball, a wiffleball tournament benefitting the American Red Cross, and our joint team with Zeta Tau Alpha won the sorority bracket of Pi Beta Phi's Down'n'Dirty flag football tournament promoting literacy! Sisters showed off their tailgating skills playing cornhole and other tailgate games at Phi Mu's Tailgate, benefitting Children's Miracle Network, where they brought home the first place sorority trophy! Good luck to all the girls playing in Zeta Beta Tau' Kickin' It For the Kids, benefitting Children's Miracle Network, this Thursday!
Mother/Daughter Weekend
This weekend, February 25 through February 27, is Mother/Daughter Weekend. Sisters are beyond excited to share this weekend with their moms, grandmothers, aunts and sisters. On Friday night, we are hosting an open house form 5 to 7 pm, in which moms can tour the house and check out the fantastic renovations from last summer. After this, we will be performing our first Alumna Initiation for Kathy Tucker's mom. I cannot wait to call her my sister. On Saturday from 2 to 4 pm, we will be painting wine glasses in the spirit of MacDowell month. Sorority Spirit, owned by Marlene Kruelle, an Alpha Chi Omega alumna from Stetson University, will also be at the house for a trunk show. Marlene makes amazing Alpha Chi Omega merchandise, we can't wait to see everything she's going to bring! Finally, on Sunday we will be having brunch at the Hippodrome Theater downtown before sisters say by to all of the moms. This weekend is going to be full of fun and exciting times!
Hera Day & National Ritual Week
Next week, Gamma Iota will be celebrating Hera Day, which coincides with the start of National Ritual Week. On Hera Day, we challenge all collegian and alumnae to do a random act of kindness. We will also be extending this challenge to other Alpha Chi chapters around the state as well as all of UF's Panhellenic sororities. Through the challenge, we hope to increase awareness of domestic violence and promote service throughout the Panhellenic community. For National Ritual Week, I am in the process of planning an activity for each day of the week. The Fraternity Relations committee has brainstormed some really wonderful and creative ideas that we will implement next week. Check back this weekend for a schedule!
LITB,
Nora Okonski
VP Fraternity Relations
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