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Fall 2014

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Presidents’ Conferencepage 2

Ruth KnightsOutstanding Advisor

Namedpage 3

Chapter AwardsAnnounced

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Gift of HonorPresented to and

Renamed in Honor ofJane Price Harmon

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Scholarship DonationChallengepage 4

National ScholarshipRecipientspage 4

Updates for Chapterspages 6-8

Service Abroadpage 9

Service within theChapterspage 11

Upcoming DeadlinesChapter RosterNational Directory

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President’s Message

s I write this message, chapterpresidents/representatives and thenational board have just returned fromthe presidents’ conference at Auburn

University in Alabama. Students learnedabout the national organization, met theLambda Sigma leadership team, networkedwith each other, shared ideas to benefit theirchapters, experienced the beautiful Auburncampus, participated in a service project, andbrought home the spirit of Lambda Sigma,which is centered on the pillars ofscholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service.It was an action-packed weekend designed toequip student leaders to guide their chaptersto success in 2014-2015.

The highlight of the conference wascelebrating our outgoing national president,Jane Price Harmon, for her many years ofleadership to the Lambda Sigma Society.Harmon was recognized with the highesthonor given by the organization, the Gift ofHonor. Going forward, this award will beknown as the “Jane Price Harmon Gift ofHonor.” Harmon was also presented with abeautiful bouquet of flowers in a Waterfordcrystal vase.

Harmon’s contributions to the health andsuccess of Lambda Sigma cannot beunderestimated. During the decade of the1970s, when Title IX changed the face ofsingle-gender organizations on collegecampuses, she led the national board in

making the transitionfrom Cwens (an all-women’s group) toLambda Sigma, a coedorganization. Formerboard member, KayMcClain, colorfullyreviewed the history ofthis tumultuous time inremarks at the closingbanquet, focusing on thepivotal role Jane Price Harmon played in theprocess. Harmon’s tenure on the board wasdocumented in words and images through ascrapbook created for her by national editor,Barbara Ross.

On a personal note, it has been a privilege towork with Harmon for many years on thenational board. I have learned much from thismaster teacher, animal lover, dedicatedcommunity volunteer, and friend to many.Her care and concern for the well being ofLambda Sigma is inspiring, and has set a highstandard for the board to continue.Fortunately, Harmon will continue to assist usin working with chapters in need of supportand assistance.

The national board joins me in congratulatingJane Price Harmon and in thanking theAuburn Pi chapter, led by President DavidLoveless. Special thanks go to Kay McClain,alumna of the Pi chapter, for her efforts inbringing the presidents’ conference toAuburn and for hosting a spectacular closingbanquet. �

Denise L. RodeNational President

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DiamondA publication of Lambda Sigma National Sophomore Honor Society

Congratulations –Lambda SigmaHonor Chapters

onor chapters are selected by thenational executive board for excellenceand achievement. Requirements thesechapters must fulfill to be considered

include: completion of all reports (mid-year

status report, ritual report and annual reportsby the president, treasurer, and advisor);completion of all rituals in accordance withchapter and national guidelines; submissionof the Initiate List along with payment of allrequired fees; submission of an article to atleast one issue of The Diamond; evidence ofcampus and community service, minimumcontribution of $50.00 to the national

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scholarship fund; electronic submission of current bylaws byNovember 1st; implementation of a chapter project consistentwith the national service project, underprivileged and at-risk-youth and attendance at the presidents’ conference.

Congratulations to the followingchapters on receiving this high honor:

Alpha – University of PittsburgZeta – Muskingum

Iota – University of MississippiOmicron – Northern Illinois University

Rho –Thiel CollegeTau – University of Kansas

Chi – Louisiana Tech UniversityAlpha Gamma – Duquense University

Alpha Delta – University of Southern Mississippi Alpha Theta – Slippery Rock UniversityAlpha Iota – Mississippi State UniversityAlpha Lambda – D’Youville College

Alpha Pi – Lawrence UniversityAlpha Sigma – Gannon CollegeAlpha Tau – Alabama UniversityAlpha Psi – University of Toledo

Alpha Omega –Westfield State CollegeBeta Delta – Middle Tennessee State University

Beta Epsilon –Washington UniversityBeta Mu – Alvernia University �

Presidents’ ConferenceHeld in Auburn, AL

his year the Lambda Sigma presidents traveled to Auburn,AL in September for a weekend of learning, sharing, andfun at the 2014 Presidents’ Conference.

Some delegates flew into Atlanta where they were met andtransported to Auburn’s campus while others drove in for theweekend. Friday night began with a trip to the SoutheasternRaptor Center located on Auburn’s campus. Delegates wereentertained and educated with a raptor show, a flightdemonstration, and an educational program. Since its modestbeginning in the mid-1970s, the Southeastern Raptor Center hastreated and released back into the wild thousands of birds ofprey. The educational unit has provided educational programs

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for thousands of schools, civicgroups and churches inAlabama, Mississippi, Georgia,Florida, Tennessee andKentucky. Upon returningback to the student centereveryone enjoyed pizza anda surprise visit by the Auburnmascot, Aubie. Thepresidents then participatedin a community serviceproject that included assembling and decorating wagons for thechildren’s wing at East Alabama Medical Center.

Saturday morning began withan opening session and rollcall. Next the board liaisonsmet with their delegates todiscuss membershipselection, attendance policies,ideas for service projects andfundraisers, and other topicsof interest. Student reps

discussed the role of the student representatives and thenstudents were asked to submit questions or topics of interestto be discussed in the afternoon session.

After returning from lunch and a campus tour Neal Edman andDenise Rode led a question and answer session on topics thatstudents had submitted. Then nominations for the studentrepresentative position were taken. After brief talks by thecandidates votes were taken with the result announced at thebanquet. The session ended and everyone returned to the hotelto relax before the final banquet.

This year’s banquet was special as JanePrice Harmon was honored for her 38years of service to Lambda Sigma. Shewas presented with a beautiful flowerarrangement in a Waterford vase. Itwas also announced that she was therecipient of the Gift of Honor, thehighest award given by Lambda Sigmaand from now on the award will be theJane Price Harmon Gift of Honor!

Recognition was given to all chapters who received honorstatus this past year. Other awards presented included the RuthKnight Outstanding Advisor, Teresa Faulkner, from Alpha Tauchapter; Most Improved Chapter, given to Alpha Zeta chapter;and Outstanding Chapter, given to Alpha and Omicron chapters.At the conclusion of the banquet it was announced that thenewly elected student representative, Andrew Henley, wouldserve on the national board for a two-year term.

Sunday morning came early for most delegates as the busdeparted for the airport to take them back to their respectivechapters with many new ideas in hand. �

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National board members

Delegates assembling a wagon

Delegates met War Eagle VII atthe Southeastern Raptor Center

Signing of the Bond

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Ruth KnightsOutstandingAdvisor Named

eresa Faulkner was named Advisorof the Year in September at theLambda Sigma Society’s presidents’conference at Auburn University.

Faulkner is a graduate of the University of Montevallo whereshe received a bachelor of science in communication andspeech and a master’s degree in counseling and highereducation. She has served as a manger in Human Resources

Learning and Development since 1997 and coordinator forResidential Life for nine years prior to her current position.Faulkner also serves as an adjunct professor in the College ofHuman Environmental Studies and a trainer for the College ofContinuing Education. She has served as the advisor to theAlpha Tau chapter for five years. Under her advisement thechapter has consistently received honor chapter status.

Joan Leslie, the chapter president states, “Mrs. Faulkner is anexcellent balance as an advisor. She is always present andhelpful; however, she also allows us to work and take control.She is such an incredible person and a joy to work with.” �

Teresa Faulkner

Chapter AwardsAnnounced

ost Outstanding Chapter Awards and the MostImproved Chapter Award were announced at theclosing banquet at the presidents’ conference. Theseawards were for the 2013-2014 year. The MostOutstanding Chapter Award was presented to two

chapters, Alpha at the University of Pittsburgh and Omicron atthe University of Northern Illinois. The Most Improved ChapterAward went to Alpha Zeta at Texas A&M University.

The Alpha chapter has been an honor chapter for the pastcouple of years and also throughout its long history at Pitt. Inthe 2012-13 year it was the recipient of the StudentOrganization of the Year given by the Division of Student Affairs.This past year it was recognized again with nominations for theDivision of Student Affairs Award and Outstanding CommunityService Award. Individuals were also nominated includingStudent Affairs Advisor of the Year (Cheryl Finlay), Unsung HeroAward (Page McDonough), and Outstanding SophomoreStudent Leader (Rebekah Sayre). Sayre, the chapter presidentalso was one of several student leaders who won a Star ofDistinction Award. With the above recognitions it is easy to seewhy the chapter continues to be highly regarded on campus asone of the most prestigious and active honor societies oncampus. Some of the noteworthy special projects ranged frommaking blankets for The Ronald McDonald House to purchasing,wrapping and donating children’s toys to the Salvation Armyduring the holidays.

Omicron was also recognized as the Most OutstandingChapter and has consistently been an honor chapter with highvisibility on campus and involvement in numerous serviceopportunities both on campus and in the community.Scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service have always beenimportant objectives as the chapter plans their activities and

projects for the year as well as selects their new members. This past year the advisors for Omicron launched a new initiativecalled Sophomore Days of Service through the Second YearExperience Program. During four days Omicron membersassisted disadvantaged and underprivileged youth and theelderly in the DeKalb, IL area. The chapter hopes this willbecome an annual event for the Omicron. Some of the on-campus projects included assisting new incoming students movein the residence halls, ushering for the university theatreproductions, participating in several homecoming activities, andsupporting campus career fairs. To promote fellowship Omicronorganized a Lambda Sigma alumni-tailgating event allowing oldand new members to share their experiences with each other.

Alpha Zeta is so deserving of the Most Improved ChapterAward. Although in the past they have received honor chapternumerous times, more recently they have experienced manychallenges. This past year Alpha Zeta made great strides inrebuilding the chapter. While it was a year of change, they alsoexperienced incredible success. With essentially no money inthe budget at the beginning of the year they ended the yearwith $1,000 for the new group to begin this year. Theyparticipated in several philanthropic and promotional events,worked with the honors residence halls to connect with firstyear students, and did an excellent job of living up to the fourpillars of Lambda Sigma. One service project that impacted themembers the most included partnering with Timber Academy.This mentoring program for at-risk youth allowed each memberto volunteer weekly to target students who struggledacademically and/or socially. Finally to assist the new chapter tocontinue to continue to build upon this foundation a newmember retreat was held so the members could get to knowone another before their year began.

Congratulations to the dynamic members who genuinelyinvested in rebuilding Alpha Zeta and redefining it as a premierestudent organization as it had been in its early history. �

Please visit the Lambda Sigma website atwww.lambdasigma.org for additional chapter articles.

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Gift of Honor Presentedto and Renamed in Honorof Jane Price Harmon

his year the Gift of Honor recognizes an individual whohas distinguished herself in service to Lambda Sigma at thehighest level. From serving as the national president ofCwens, the predecessor to the organization of Lambda Sigma,

to serving as the national president of Lambda Sigma for 38years, Jane Price Harmon well deserves this distinction!

Harmon was honored at the presidents’ conference at AuburnUniversity in September. At the closing banquet she waspresented with a Waterford vase of flowers as well as a plaguethat stated the Gift of Honor will forever-more be known as theJane Price Harmon Gift of Honor. This marks the twelfth timethis honor has been bestowed on an individual since it was firstgiven in 1980.

Harmon served many roles in Cwens first serving as chapterpresident of Nu chapter at the University of Louisville, then asboth junior and senior advisor. Before becoming the national

president of Cwens she served as recording secretary and vicepresident. It was under her leadership that Cwens disbanded asa result of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare,through Title IX, mandating that all single-sex organizations beabolished. But Harmon was determined that the goals ofCwens would persevere in a co-ed organization. The turningpoint came on March 6, 1976, when the national Cwens boardmet in Atlanta at the home of Harmon. After long hours ofdiscussion Lambda Sigma was organized. Now 38 years laterHarmon’s vision and hope for a coed organization thatembodies the goals of Cwens is thriving on 39 campuses acrossthe United States.

Harmon is a retired educator who lives in Atlanta, Georgia withher husband, four dogs, and a cat. She also owns two AmericanSaddlebred horses and enjoys decorating their historical homein mid-town Atlanta.

The banquet speaker, Kay McClain who served with Jane for over40 years, in recognizing Harmon stated, “Jane is a special gift forall of us – especially Lambda Sigma. We are assured that the health,well-being, and continued success of Lambda Sigma have beensecured by her efforts and for that we say thank you, Jane!” �

Ron Wolfe congratulatesJane Price Harmon

Jane Price Harmon presiding ather last presidents’ conference

Former board member JoeKicklighter and Jane Price Harmon

Aubie withJane Price Harmon

Jane Price Harmonbeing recognized

ScholarshipDonationChallenge

isted below are chapters whodonated to the scholarship fundlast year at the level indicated.These chapters challenge all other

chapters to make contributions duringthe 2014-2015 school year. Minimumscholarship donations of $50 are requiredto be considered for honor chapterstatus. Congratulations to these chapters!

$250 � Diamond LevelAlpha, Iota, Pi, Rho

$150 – $249 � Gold LevelOmicron, Alpha Delta, Alpha Psi

$100 – $149 � Blue LevelMu, Pi, Tau, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Iota,Alpha, Beta Eta, Beta Zeta �

NationalScholarshipRecipients

he 2014-2015 national scholarshiprecipients are: Ashley Hill, JohnYocca Scholarship, from theSlippery Rock University; Allison

Gloor, Pat Watt Scholarship, fromThiel College; Shawna Johnson, EmilyTaylor Scholarship, from NorthernIllinois University; Ajit Bopalkar, ThyrsaAmos Scholarship, from CarnegieMellon University; and Maegan Reynolds,National Board Scholarship, fromThe University of Southern Mississippi.

A junior at Slippery Rock University,Ashley Hill is pursuing a major in earlychildhood education and specialeducation. While maintaining a 4.0 grade

point average, Hill isactively involved oncampus, as well as inthe community. Shetruly represents thetenets of LambdaSigma. Heroutstandingscholarship hasresulted in her selection into numeroushonor societies. Her leadership isevident in the organizations she serves.Whether serving as president of herLambda Sigma chapter or serving as apeer mentor through the Center forStudent Involvement and Leadership shehas made a difference at Slippery Rockand in the community. Hill’s passion forhelping others coupled with her desireto help foster the love of learning, helpeddefine her majors and career goals. Notonly does she plan to become an earlychildhood teacher but plans to pursue

Ashley Hill

her graduate degree and becomespecialized in autism spectrum disorders.Hill states, “Without Lambda Sigma Iwould not have become the person I amnow. I have gained so much confidencein my leadership abilities, created ties withstudents I otherwise would have never met,and made bonds with different volunteerorganizations we served. I grew as anindividual and plan to continue my service.”

Allison Gloor, fromThiel College, is abusinessadministration andcriminal justicemajor. She hasmaintained a perfect4.0 grade pointaverage whileparticipating in many organizations andactivities. Gloor’s involvement oncampus includes participating in the Thielphonathon where she works in theDevelopment Office as a telemarketerfor the annual fund; serving as aconversation leader for internationalstudents while assisting them toacclimate not only to campus but to lifein the United States; serving as ChiOmega treasurer; and working withHabitat for Humanity. She has alsoreceived numerous scholarships includingthe Vira I. Heinz Scholarship for Womenin Global Leadership. As one of fourwomen selected for this prestigiousscholarship to study abroad, Gloor spentfive weeks in Costa Rica this pastsummer studying Spanish and HumanRights in Latin America. In Lambda Sigmashe served as secretary andparliamentarian. John Hauser, advisor toRho chapter states, “Across campus, Allieis known as one of the “go-to” person ifyou want to accomplish something. Sheis not just a participant she is a leaderwho gets things done. If you give it toAllie, it will get done and she’ll involveothers so that the success is shared bymany.” After graduating she plans toobtain a position in either human resourcesor a field relating to criminal justice,preferably working for the United States.

Shawna Johnson has maintained a 3.98grade point average while pursuing adegree in child development. Johnsonexemplifies leadership in all areas of her

campus involvementwhether it is throughLambda Sigma or herinvolvement in theLeadership Academy.She has been amember of NIU’s All-University Band, theUniversity HonorsProgram, the National Society ofCollegiate Scholars, and the LeadershipAcademy through the Office of StudentInvolvement and LeadershipDevelopment. Johnson also is anundergraduate research assistant in thepsychology department. In LambdaSigma she served as vice presidentresponsible for organizing all serviceevents, as well as served on themembership selection committee.Currently she serves as junior advisor.Her exceptional grades and academicachievements, including being therecipient of NIU’s Centennial Awarddemonstrate her outstanding scholarship.She also devotes countless hours tofaithfully serving those less fortunate.Last year Johnson raised $250 whileparticipating in NIU’s first ever dancemarathon for Children’s MiracleNetwork. Johnson’s career plan includespursuing a master’s degree to become acertified early intervention specialist andwork with children from birth to threeyears of age.

Ajit Bopalkar’sinvolvement atCarnegie MellonUniversity alsoexemplifies the fourpillars of LambdaSigma – leadership,scholarship, service,and fellowship.While pursuing a major in businessadministration and statistics he hasmaintained a 3.85 grade point averageand has been actively involved in manyactivities. He served as the LambdaSigma president and also as chair of thefellowship committee. He has heldleadership positions in several otherorganizations on campus including vicepresident of Alpha Kappa Psi BusinessFraternity, vice president of EnactusService, and vice president of theUndergraduate Finance Association.

Bopalkar has been a very engaged studentwho wants to have a broad range ofexperiences as an undergraduate. Consequently, he joined six other studentsin studying abroad in a German program,studying the European economy andculture. He also along with fellow LambdaSigma members attended a service tripto Mexico, which allowed him toexperience international service. Bopalkarstates, “Over the past year, Lambda Sigmahas meant a lot to me. I have been ableto do countless hours of service throughthis organization with some of the mostbrilliant and amazing people in the world.Without this organization I would not bethe person I am today.” Upon graduation,Bopalkar plans to pursue his interest ininvestment banking.

Maegan Reynolds,a juniorcommunicationsstudies major, hasmaintained a 3.94grade point averageat The University ofSouthern Mississippiwhile a member ofthe prestigious Honors College. Notonly is Reynolds an accomplished scholarbut also an active and engaged student inthe campus community. Besides havingserved as the Lambda Sigma president,she also serves as vice president offinance in her sorority, Delta Gamma,serves on the leadership team for theGolden Eagle Welcome Week, volunteersas a reading tutor at a local elementaryschool, and works part-time. Heroutstanding leadership has resulted inher selection as the Most OutstandingNew Member for Delta Gamma as wellas the Most Outstanding New Memberfor the College Panhellenic Council in2012. She is also the recipient of severalscholarships. After graduating with anundergraduate degree, Reynolds plans toattend graduate school in NorthCarolina. “I have a vision for my life and Iwon’t stop at anything until I get there. Ihave dreams to help those who have hadlife’s disadvantages in a physical way. Iwant to help people who have had theirmobility and their spirit lost because ofthe circumstances rendering disability. Iplan to live this dream by working in thefield of occupational therapy.” �

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Allison Gloor

Shawna Johnson

Maegan Reynolds

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Grants Availableto EstablishHonors Councils

he Association of College HonorSocieties (ACHS), the nation’s onlycertifying agency for honorsocieties, is offering four $1,000

grants to member societies that establishHonors Councils on their respectivecampuses.

The Councils are designed to encouragecollaboration and cooperation amonghonor societies on campus whileupholding the standards that have alwaysbeen a part of the organization’s mission.

According to Dorothy Mitstifer,executive director of ACHS, the HonorsCouncils are a part of the ACHS’ overallstrategic “Plan for Aiming Higher,” whichfocuses on helping honor societiesimprove their overall effectiveness ontheir respective campuses.

“We want our honor societies to worktogether on projects and activities thatmake them more effective organizationsthat are stronger because theycollaborate on efforts that promotescholarship, leadership and ultimatelymake all societies successful,” she said.

“ACHS has always offered programs thatencourage collaboration,” Mitstifer said,“but Honors Councils are perhaps themost extensive effort we have made toinclude all campuses.”

Mitstifer pointed to several examples ofactivities that societies can work oncollectively such as service learning,

cross-disciplinary undergraduateresearch, peer mentoring, serviceprojects, awards ceremonies, multiplehonor society inductions, to name a few.“We can simply do more and be moreeffective by pooling our resources and inthe end we will have a greater impact onour campuses and in the lives of ourindividual members,” she said.

To be eligible for one of the grants, theapplication must include leadership by anACHS member society, include at leastthree more ACHS honor societies,address one co-curriculum impactpractice and one functionalorganizational activity. Also, a plan forexpansion during the second year isrequired, along with a report on theplans and outcomes of the project afterit is completed.

The first $500 will be awarded upon theacceptance of the plan and the second$500 on the receipt of the final report.

A recent survey found that only 27percent of honor society advisors reportthat they collaborate with other societieson their campuses. ACHS hopes that thedevelopment of Honors Councils willdramatically change this statistic.

These Honors Councils will also helpACHS achieve part of its core mission to“build a visibly cohesive community ofnational and international honorsocieties that promotes the values ofhigher education; fosters excellence inscholarship, leadership, service andresearch and adheres to the standards ofhonor society excellence.”

Lambda Sigma executive secretary, RonWolfe, sees the development of Honors

Councils as a way of helping ACHS tell itsstory. “The councils embody what westand for and help individuals on ourcampuses around the world see howACHS and its programs can impact themin a very positive way. They come torealize that having standards and makingthem an integral part of a campusprogram or activity ultimately makes theinstitution better,” he said.

ACHS currently represent 66 societies inall 50 states and several foreigncountries. Since its inception, it hasupheld standards for more than 10million honor society members.

“It is important to know that not allorganizations calling themselves honorsocieties are honor societies,” Mitstifersaid. “Unless they meet high standards ofexcellence that are a part of our charge,they cannot be certified honor societies.”

Lambda Sigma has been a certifiedmember of ACHS since 1981. �

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LAMBDA SIGMASOCIETY MISSION

STATEMENTLambda Sigma Society,

a national honor society forsecond year students, is

dedicated to the purpose offostering leadership, scholarship,fellowship and service amongits members as they promotethe interests of the colleges anduniversities they represent. �

Diversity Statement

nherent in the purposes and ideals of Lambda Sigma Society is the understanding of the importanceof diversity within the organization in achieving its goals. To this end, the National Executive Boardof Lambda Sigma Society encourages its member chapters to actively pursue candidates formembership who would broaden and strengthen the local chapters by providing

diverse backgrounds. This diversity within the organization should serve to enhance the potential forleadership and service by acknowledging the wide range of students within the college or universityand their potential to contribute to the goals of the society. �

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A Note From thePresident’s Desk:What does ServiceMean to You?

hen I first sat down to outline myobjectives for this year in LambdaSigma, I made it a priority to makesure my chapter understood that

“Although I am the president, I am not theonly leader.” Needless to say, I got morethan a few puzzled looks when I tried toexplain this concept at the first meeting.

As a younger Virginia school and one ofthe younger chapters of Lambda Sigma,as an organization and as a university weare still establishing ourselves. Whilemost universities are handed downtraditions and values of the many classesbefore them, our university is buildingfrom the ground up, molding ourprinciples from the opinions of studentsright now and forming our own customsas our university continues to expand.

As a second-year student and a first timepresident, I found that no matter whichway I tried to spin it, I could not establisha direction for this organization with myselfsolely as the head. There were too manygoals I wanted to accomplish and notenough hands or hours in the day. Anyplan I tried to devise proved unattainablewithout the complete support and inputof my 28 newest friends, and quite franklythe mutual agreement on topics anddiscussions is what really encouraged meto put things into action. So after muchstrategic planning, I decided that I wouldnot be the head leader in this organization,everyone would be a head leader in hisor her missions. Each and every one ofthe 28 members of this chapterdemonstrated that they were committedto cultivating a positive society and givingback, and as their president I decided itwas my job to make sure that they are allexercising their strengths and being giventhe chance to find something to bepassionate about within this community.

Since I have stepped back into a morepassive role in Lambda Sigma, writing anarticle that only came from me was notthe path I wanted to take. This is not

only because we are still in the midst ofdevising our plan for the year, but alsobecause I want nothing more than tomake sure the voices of my chapter ringloud and proud no matter what we aredoing. So to conclude our first generalbody meeting I asked each member, “Whatdoes service mean to you?” The responsesI got absolutely blew me away, and Iwanted to share some of them with all ofyou. I am tremendously proud of thespirit of service that is within this groupof exceptional individuals, and if this is anindicator for how the rest of our year willgo, I cannot wait to see where this journeytakes each and every one of us. �

Best wishes,Ashley FortnerBeta Kappa President

So What Does ServiceMean to You?

“Service to me means giving selflesslyand expecting nothing in return.”

~ Aysha Johnson

“Service means helping others with asmile. It’s a way of life that dedicates itselfto making sure that others get throughlife with minimal suffering and ultimatejoy. It’s about creating an equal playingfield. Service is being a member of thecommunity and doing our best to helpthat community reach its full potential.”

~ Courtney Krivak

“To me, service means giving back tothose in need or contributing help/timefor the betterment of the community.”

~ Christal Jackson, Treasurer

“Reconnecting with the community andthe people in our community.”

~ Jihyo Choi

“To me, service is the foundation ineverything I do. It is being able to give backto others who have not been so blessed.”

~ Olivia Rockwell, Vice President

“Service, for me, means desiring to dosomething for a cause or for somebodywithout expecting something in return.”

~ Nakia Ridgeway, Social Chair

“What service means to me is to be ableto learn how involvement in our com-munities is capable of making differencesfor the betterment of not only the livesof those in the community, but ourselvesas well. By giving back and volunteering,we are able to discover more traits aboutourselves that we may not have known.Along with that, we also give the com-munity a sense of gratitude to carry on.”

~ Arnelle (Josie) Ky

“Service is putting a smile on someone’sface who didn’t have one before.”

~ Neely Wester

“Service for me is taking time out of myday to improve people’s lives. It could beas small as tutoring one of my classmatesor something larger like building a housefor a family, but as long as I know thatthey can enjoy life, I’m thrilled!”

~ Julia Pfeiffer

“What does service mean to me? In short,it is the reason for my being. It is why I amwho I am and why the desire I have toreach my greatest potential is so immenselyimportant. Serving others provides theopportunity to impart wisdom and enhancerelationships – be it business or personal.To be a great leader one must have beena servant to others. He must have a senseof responsibility and honor to engage withthose who are less able to serve – helpingthem to grow, become wiser and healthier,and ultimately servant-leaders too. This iswhat great societies are made of.”

~ Victoria Marjorie Joyce

“Service is the joy of working withpeople all dedicated and excited tobetter the now and the future.”

~ Britany Tang, Secretary

“It’s my duty to help those that need itsince I am able to help.”

~ Jesse Muzzy

“To me, service means sacrificing yourown needs in order to meet the needs ofanother. It is giving selflessly and notexpecting anything in return. It is sharingyour positive spirit with those aroundyou and making the world the mostbeautiful place you can.”

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EpsilonMeetsChallenges andRebuilds itsStanding atAllegheny

he Epsilon chapter of Lambda Sigmaat Allegheny College has a long andproud history. Originally foundedas the all women’s sophomore

honor service organization Cwens, whichwas established on campus in 1927, thechapter disbanded in response to theTitle IX educational amendments in themid-seventies. After much uncertainty,and a little creative restructuring, theEpsilon chapter quickly reformed in 1976as one of the first co-ed chapters ofLambda Sigma in the country.

In more recent years, Epsilon chapterhas been struggling with issues entirelyunrelated to constitutional amendments,but that still embody the sameuncertainty experienced many years ago.After a number of advisor turnovers,over-committed executive boardmembers, and a general loss of identity,the Lambda Sigma chapter at Alleghenywas near death. What was once anorganization that had been so crucial tofreshman orientation, a children’scarnival, and numerous other serviceprojects, now lacked a distinct presenceon campus. The organization hadbecome a simple recognition, with noreal purpose.

That is, until two junior studentsapproached the administration with avision: to restore the Epsilon chapter toits former glory. Gretchen Kerr, thechapter’s current advisor, met withseveral other administrators to discussthe potential revitalization of the chapterwhere it was decided that the historicalsignificance and purpose of theorganization were too important toallow it to fall through the cracks.

The two students, Erica Bell and RachelRihaly, served as junior advisors for the2013-14 academic year, which was a timeof rebuilding for the entire Epsilon chapter.Membership was lowered from 50 studentsto 25 in order to create a more efficient,selective chapter, and with the help andunderstanding of the national board, aclass for 2013 was chosen at the lastminute. The chapter maintained a quasiprobationary status last year as it wentthrough the rebuilding process; a “barebones” chapter that still upheld the corebeliefs of Lambda Sigma, but lacked somesubstance in terms of events andorganized service projects.

This year, the Epsilon members plan toput a little meat onto that skeletalstructure. The president of LambdaSigma, Levi Lundell, recently attended theconference at Auburn in September inorder to learn more about what it meansto be a leader, as well as the finer detailsof being president of a chapter. Heparticipated in discussions on how tohold meetings, fundraise, and organizeservice projects. Lundell’s outlook is an

optimistic one: although the chaptercurrently lacks a distinct presence oncampus, he sees that as a newopportunity, a chance to rebuild the goodreputation it held for so many years.

Already, the chapter plans to work withthe Children’s Health Fund, anorganization that helps provide healthcare for the nation’s most vulnerablechildren. Fundraising for the organizationwill be one of Epsilon’s first service goalsfor the year, and the chapter hopes tomake a sizable contribution in the comingmonths. Additionally, the chapter hosteda late night event “Cokes and Cards,” inthe school’s campus center to reach outto first year students in the first fewweeks of the academic year. The Epsilonchapter provided coke floats for all, andalso played a variety of card games withthe students to encourage communitybuilding and fellowship among students.

Although the Epsilon chapter has recentlyfaced challenges, they are not unlike thechallenges faced by the chapter nearlyhalf a century ago. Every chapterexperiences years of uncertainty andchange, years of rebuilding and progress,as well as many years of successfulcontributions to the community. TheEpsilon chapter of Lambda Sigma atAllegheny College looks forward to thecoming year with hopeful anticipation,and a driving ambition to instill positivechange in the Meadville community. �

Lora WaybrightTreasurer

Former AlphaDelta MemberHonored

ilton Jackson, a former LambdaSigma member of the Alpha Deltachapter, was recently chosen as Mr.Southern Miss at The University of

Southern Mississippi. Over the course ofhis career at the university, Jackson, abroadcast journalism major and LuckydayScholar, has maintained a 3.8 GPA and hasbeen part of the honors program. His

involvement on campus is very broad andincludes participating on Southern Style,GEWW Crew, the SGA Judicial Board,and the Legacy Board. He is also amember of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternityand six different honor societies at USM.Of these honor societies, he was amember of Lambda Sigma where heserved as its president during hissophomore year. He also served on thenational board for two years as one ofthe two of the student representatives.Jackson is the reporter for the campusnewspaper, The Student Printz, and TheSoutherner Yearbook. His hard work and

excellent writingskills awardedhim theopportunity toparticipate inthe USA TodayCollegiateCorrespondentProgram thisyear where he was one of only 20college students nation-wide chosen.Jackson’s devotion to The University ofSouthern Mississippi and its students’well-being earned him the honor of beingnamed Mr. Southern Miss. �

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SERVICE ABROADTranslating theYucatan toPennsylvania

eorge Eliot, a prominent Englishwriter in the Victorian era, oncesaid, “What do we live for, if not tomake life less difficult for each

other?” Thisquote wasemblazoned onthe walls of thesmall missionhouse I lived induring springbreak myfreshman year.I, along withseven otherstudents andtwo faculty members (one of whom wasGannon University’s president), spentspring break of 2014 in Merida, Yucatan,Mexico, serving at The Mission ofFriendship. This week was a “watershed”moment in my life, not only teaching mehow to be a leader, but also how to live.

La Misión de Amistad (The Mission ofFriendship) is an outreach of the ErieRoman Catholic Diocese, to whichGannon University belongs. The Missioncoordinates five programs in Tecoh, anextremely impoverished neighborhood inthe city of Merida: Nueva Vida (New Life)School for Girls, an after-school programfor elementary-age girls; Amiguitos (LittleFriends) Daycare Center, a daycare forboys and girls up to five years old; amedical clinic; and both a familysponsorship and sister parish program.

My group spent most of our time atNueva Vida. We organized the Englishclassroom and painted it bright orangeand spent time with the girls. We gavethem countless piggyback rides aroundtheir playground, played games with themlike Red Light/Green Light and Follow-the-Leader, took them on a field trip tothe neighborhood park, and talked tothem about One Direction, their families,

pets, and hobbies, despite the languagebarrier. My group also had theopportunity to travel to Sotuta, a ruralvillage outside Merida. There, we hosteda clothing sale and raised $375 for theMission and slept overnight inhammocks! We also squeezed in time tovisit La Reina de Paz (The Queen ofPeace) Nursing Home, which is operatedby the Sisters of Calcutta, the order ofnuns Mother Teresa founded. There, weplayed picture bingo with the residentsand met a nun who knew Mother Teresapersonally! Because we were thereduring the week in which Lent began, wewitnessed Carnaval events (which aresimilar to Mardi Gras), such as theregional parade in Merida, the local dancein Sotuta, and Ash Wednesday Mass. As ifthese adventures were not enough, wealso swam in a cenote, which is a naturalunderground pool of water and visitedthe ruins at Chichen Itza.

The mission director explained to usfrom the beginning the differencebetween serving and helping. When youserve someone, you are on an equalplatform with them; no one is lesser thanthe other, and both parties benefit.Helping someone, however, elevates youabove the other person, thereby sowingthe seeds for injustice and discrimination.This mindset is crucial when doing serviceanywhere, anytime. Think of it this way: ifyou tutor at an afterschool program, youare guiding the child through theirassignments, and they are giving you joyand pride over the fact you were able tomake a difference in their life. This give-and-take relationship is the foundation ofthe Mission of Friendship and is a greatmodel for any organization to follow.

In the Yucatan region, I saw people livingin houses that I mistook for junk piles;elementary girls delight over slidingdown a cement slide and landing on acement bottom covered in stagnantwater, garbage, and debris; and peopleusing horse-drawn buggies to carry theirhomemade goods up and down thestreet to sell for a few cents. They liveon “Yucatecan time,” which basically

means one can be hours late to anythingexcept church. While the people of theYucatan arevery poor inmaterialgoods, theyareabundantlyrich inspirit. Theywere happyand usuallysmiling andlaughing; likewise, they immediatelyaccepted their foreign guests and madeus feel right at home. Their cheerful,optimistic, and relaxed take on life was arefreshing break from the hurried andanxiety-ridden American culture. Thepriest at the Ash Wednesday Masswelcomed his American guests, stressingthat his parish was our home, whichmade me realize we are all brothers andsisters, regardless of geographical location.

The quote I used at the beginning of thearticle is one that will always remain inthe back of my mind. How can I use mytalents to make life better for others?Coincidentally, I was elected president ofthe Alpha Sigma chapter two days afterreturning from the Yucatan. In theYucatan, I learned many things that havehopefully provided me with an excellenttake on the office of president. I want toemphasize service, in accordance withGannon University and the Mission ofFriendship’s objectives, so that mymembership can make life a little lessdifficult for those in the impoverishedneighborhoods immediately surroundingGannon. In addition, my time in theYucatan taught me to stop worrying andfocus on the good in my life, somethingwhich can translate to a more optimisticleadership style and good fellowshipevents. My challenge to not just theAlpha Sigma chapter, but to all chapters, isto join together and make life lessdifficult for our brothers and sisters allaround the world. �

Kathryn KappPresident

Kathryn giving piggybackrides to the Nueva Vidagirls during recess

The group from Gannonin front of the main

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Alpha PiMember SharesRwandaExperience

bby Labrant, a junior at LawrenceUniversity and former LambdaSigma president, traveled toRwanda this past summer to

educate the local youth about thenecessity of sexual wellness. Herexperience was “invaluable to her overallunderstanding of her own education andthe direction in which she hopes herfuture will go.”

Labrant is an active member of theGlobeMed group on LawrenceUniversity’s campus. The group is

partnered with Health DevelopmentInitiative (HDI), a grass roots organizationdesigned to improve the health of theimpoverished. Lawrence’s GlobeMedgroup works throughout the year toestablish a relationship with HDI, raisefunds to support HDI, and educate studentson campus about global health issues.

Labrant went to Rwanda with aninternship through a group called SexualHealth and Reproductive Education(SHARE), which she became involvedwith through HDI. One of her maingoals was to educate secondary studentsthrough Kigali to become future sexeducators. The program is designed toinform students about STIs, hygienepractices, teach them how tocomfortably discuss sexual health, as wellas equip them with the tools they need

to bring this information back to theirpeers. Labrant worked not only toimplement but also to evaluate theprogram during her time in Rwanda.

Labrant’s experience in Rwanda waseducational and rewarding. She said themost surprising part of her internshipwas the students’ eagerness to learn. Shefound this enthusiasm incrediblyrefreshing and inspiring coming from abackground where so many of us takehealth education and access to health-related materials for granted. Labrantstated, “I am incredibly grateful for theopportunity I had to explore myinterests, and look forward to expandingon the knowledge I gained from myexperiences in the future.” �

Grace Vangel

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Alpha ChapterLeaving PawPrints

t the University of Pittsburgh’sAlpha chapter of Lambda Sigma, wehave many members that arebright-minded student leaders.

One of our members, Maia Krivoruk, isparticularly outstanding. Aside fromserving on the executive board ofLambda Sigma, she also founded a club atPitt, known as Paw Prints. Krivorukstates, “I want the club to focus onlearning about diverse cultures, raisingawareness of global issues, and meetingpeople from all walks of life.”

Krivoruk’s idea to start the club camelast year when she went to apresentationby the Schoolof SocialWork. Thepresentationhighlightedprojects inwhich peopletraveledaround theworld and

promoted social change. Krivoruk spoketo a girl who went to Eagle’s NestOrphanage in Solola, Guatemala. Afterdoing some research, she decided tovolunteer at this orphanage, as well asrecruit other volunteers. She beganfundraising over the summer withGoFundMe, an online donation program.

Krivoruk decided to officially turn thegroup of volunteers into a club. Shedrafted a constitution, formed anexecutive board, and had a lawyercreate a travel waiver. Krivoruk alongwith a group of five other students willbe traveling to Eagle’s Nest OrphanageSolola, Guatemala in December. Whilethere, they will be teaching English tothe kids as well as wellness programsto promote healthy lifestyles,sportsmanship, trust, and unity.

The members of Lambda Sigma are all soproud of Krivoruk, as she has plannedthe whole trip from contacting Eagle’sNest Orphange to organizing events andbooking flights. She is a model memberof Lambda Sigma that embodies the corevalues of service, leadership, scholarshipand fellowship.

Lambda Sigma has fully supportedKrivoruk throughout the semester.

Membersof LambdaSigma havedonatedsupplies forher to taketo theorphanage.She currentlyhas hundredsof items

ranging from diapers to backpacks thatshe will ship to the kids soon. LambdaSigma members have also assisted atbake sales, and gone to restaurant nightsin order to raise money for her and theclub.

When asked why her club’s name wasPaw Prints Krivoruk explained, “Whenyou travel, you leave your Pitt paw print.”The Alpha chapter of Lambda Sigma willwork hard throughout the year to betterour community and leave our paw print.

If anyone is interested in donating to PawPrints, contact Maia Krivoruk atmak272@pitt.edu or go towww.gofundme.com/guatemalankids. �

Rachel BukowitzPresidentMaia Krivoruk with supplies

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The SEC’s Lessonthe Risk Challenge

e want to invite the five SECschools to join in an effort to“Lesson the Risk” by makingcampuses and colleges communities

aware of the needs of at-risk kids. Weare using “lesson” instead of “lessen”because we not only want do decreasethe risk (lessen), but more impotentlyeducate or “lesson” the campuses andcommunities about this need.

We want to challenge Alabama, MississippiState, Ole Miss and Texas A&M by eachcampus holding a gently used book drive.Each campus will collect books fromNovember 15th until sometime afterThanksgiving break. We want students tobe able to bring books from home whenthey return after Thanksgiving.

This first year, each campus will arrangeand conduct their own book drive in amanner that works for them. As wemove forward, hopefully making this anannual event, we can share what worksand what did not work. We might evenlook forward to a type of competition.However, let’s just try to get started thisyear by each of the five SEC campusesconducting the book drive. Presidentsshould be in contact with each other,sharing ideas and help. Mississippi Statedid this last year and might offer insighton how to have a better start! �

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MuMembersUnite ToRemember 9/11

he Mu chapter of Lambda Sigma atEastern Kentucky Universityvolunteered in an annual campusstair climb event to remember the

tragic events of9/11. Each yearEastern KentuckyUniversity hostsa stair climb in a16-floorresidence hall,Keene Hall,where students,alumni, andmembers of thegeneral publicare able toparticipate.

During the event, participants climb thesteps in Keene Hall to the equivalent ofthe number of stairs that were in theTwin Towers. While they climb,participants are given a popsicle stickwith the name of an individual that diedin one of the areas struck by a terroristattack on 9/11. Students in the justiceand safety programs at Eastern wore fullgear to climb the stairs during the lastclimb to commemorate those lost on thefatal day.

The Mu chapter assisted in carryingice to Keene Hall, setting up waterstations for participants, posting fliers,and directing traffic for the event. Theexperience was eye opening to themembers. The time volunteeringallowed for the members to trulyreminisce on the day of 9/11 thinkingabout the courageous men and womenwho sacrificed themselves along withthe victims. Multiple members alsoparticipated in the actual stair climbmaking the day even that much morerewarding.

The day was very humbling and a greatexperience for the Mu members. Thisyear’s chapter hopes the tradition willcontinue in the future as it not onlyprovides helpful service, but also is animpacting lesson and remembrance ofthe day that will live in infamy. �

Brianna White

Alpha IotaEmbracesDiversityThrough Service

lpha Iota has committed tohelping Mississippi StateUniversity’s English as a SecondLanguage Program for this year.

The ESL program is for Mississippi StateUniversity students, undergraduate todoctorate, who want the chance to learnor perfect his or her English. Our chapterhas committed to helping with a weeklydiscussion group called ConversationConnections. These opportunities forinformal group conversations and activitiesare valuable for ESL students who requiremore out-of-class English practice.

Lambda Sigma members work with thesestudents on listening, speaking, writing,understanding grammar, and reading.Perhaps the most important part of thisservice project is that it allows ESL studentsto learn more about our culture and loveof community service. This projectmakes a difference in not only the ESLstudents, but in the Lambda Sigmavolunteers, who learn valuable skills suchas communication, appreciation ofdiversity, listening, and group work. �

Emily DammEditor

Keene Hall decoratedand lit to remember9/11 – provided byeku.edu press release

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lpha Lambda of D’Youville Collegeis not only involved on campus, butin the community as well. Oneevent that was held in November

was Habitat for Humanity. Habitat forHumanity is a non-profit organization thatbuilds and restores houses in order toprovide families with a place to live. It wasestablished in 1976 in hopes of eliminatingpoverty housing and has provided homesfor about 1000 people just in the city ofBuffalo. Many of these recipients arepoor families that are in need of a positive,clean environment for their children togrow up in.

Our chapter participated in one of theconstruction sites by doing jobs such astearing out walls, painting and installingsiding or drywall. We were excited toexperience something that some of ushad never tried before. We believe thatby volunteering we are able to providesomething for others that we take forgranted everyday. By going out andphysically contributing to the building ofthese houses, we can visually see howmuch impact we have on the lives of otherpeople in our community. Habitat forHumanity has become a Buffalo tradition,as many service clubs and societies in thearea participate in the program.

It is a national organization, so get intouch with your local representative! It isa great opportunity for all. �

Sandra HannaTreasurer

Alpha TauPartnerswith FoodSalvage Project

n the midst of football season, theAlpha Tau chapter of Lambda Sigmahad the opportunity to serve theircommunity, while cheering on the

Crimson Tide. Lambda Sigma joined withtwo other organizations on TheUniversity of Alabama campus to beapart of The Fifth Quarter Initiative.

Fifth Quarter is a program that wasstarted at The University of Alabamathree years ago. The organizationdonates thousands of pounds of leftoverfood from home football games everyseason. The food is donated to The WestAlabama Food Bank and then distributedto halfway homes and shelters in thelocal Tuscaloosa area. After each game,nearly two thousand pounds of food aredelivered from the kitchen of thestadium skyboxes directly to volunteersto be packaged and donated.

After a home football game, LambdaSigma members were able to volunteerwith Fifth Quarter to collect and packagethe leftovers. Trays of potatoes, beef andpulled pork were delivered to thepackaging rooms where Lambda Sigmamembers helped to divide the food in tovacuum-sealed bags. The students thensorted the food into boxes to bedelivered to the food bank. So far, theFifth Quarter Initiative has resulted in32,000 meals being distributed in theTuscaloosa community.

The Alpha Tau chapter hopes to partnerwith Fifth Quarter in the future, as theyalso package meals after home basketballgames and gymnastics meets. Themembers enjoyed giving back to thecommunity in such a hands-on mannerand look forward to more localvolunteer opportunities as the yearcontinues. �

Alpha Zeta Doesthe SNAPChallenge

any local, state, and federalprograms exist to provideassistance to families in need;namely those of low

socioeconomic status. Many programsfocus on hunger and food nutrition.Poor food nutrition puts children at a

higher risk at failing academically. Oneprogram, Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program, or SNAP, providessupplemental funding for food purchasesto low-income households. SNAPprovides about $4.50 a day, per person,for a month. Although this issupplemental funding, most householdsuse SNAP benefits only to purchasefood. Families participating in SNAPoften have their children marked at-risk.

The SNAP Challenge encouragesparticipants to experience what life islike for millions of low-income Americanswho live on an average daily allowance ofonly $4.50. This challenge was created inconjunction with Hunger Action Month,which takes place in September of everyyear. Participants of the SNAP Challengeare required to not only abide by the$4.50 a day budget, but othercommitments as well, including notaccepting food from friends or place ofemployment and not eating anypreviously purchased food. The conceptis to immerse oneself into the lives of alow-income household.

During the second week of October twomembers and an advisor from Alpha Zetaparticipated in the SNAP Challenge. Thechallenge immersed the participants in anactivity that shadows the life of at-riskyouth. The three participated in a week-long challenge, documenting theirexperiences and meals. Each personparticipated on their own merit, givingthree very different accounts of theordeal.

Supporting the idea and participating inthe challenge was the Alpha Zeta advisor,who previously worked as a socialworker in Louisiana. His previousposition worked directly withdetermining eligibility for SNAP benefits,or food stamps. Understanding theconcept of SNAP and his own personalhistory working with it, he decided thatthis would be a great and reflective piecefor the members of Alpha Zeta to engagein. He believes connecting with theculture of those we help will create amore rewarding service experience. �

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Beta DeltaChapterSupports JDRFDiabetes Walk

he Beta Delta chapter of LambdaSigma started the year with a bigcommunity service event to showservice dedication to the community

of Murfreesboro. Our first big event wasthe JDRF Diabetes Walk in September atthe Gateway Island in Murfreesboro.JDRF is the largest global nonprofitorganization to fund Type 1 diabetes(T1D) research in the world. As a chapterour goal was to assist them in raising moneyfor therapies to those living with T1Dand to ultimately find a cure for the disease.

We are proud to say that we had a largegroup from our chapter volunteer toassist with all aspects of the event. Membersbroke up into several groups to accomplishthe various tasks assigned during thewalk. Some of our members weretasked with helping to pass out waterand snacks along the one mile route. Therest of our volunteers and others helpedwith the carnival area at the end of thewalk consisting of: donation stations,food, t-shirts, and a DJ booth. There wasalso a station where JDRF was raisingmoney to acquire dogs that were trainedto bark and alarm people when it sensedthe owner’s glucose was rising or dropping.

Overall the event was a huge success,exceeding beyond expectations, and havingover 500 walkers to participate. The walklasted about four to five hours with setup and clean up included. This event notonly helped to raise awareness of Type 1diabetes, but also to bring service intoMurfreesboro community. I would saythat as a chapter we were thankful forthe opportunity to help with an organizationthat was funding such a widespread andimportant cause. This service projectnot only helped our community and evenpeople outside of it, but it helped theBeta Delta chapter to show our love forservice in our community. �

Olivia SchultzSecretary/Editor

Beta MuMembers RaisedFunds for BogTurtle CreekFarm

he Halloween spirit came earlywhen the Beta Mu membersassisted Alvernia University’sHolleran Center for Community

Engagement with their first annual BogTurtle Creek Farm Haunted Hayride.Students of the university and localfamilies were invited for a night of terrorand fun. There was food for everyone toenjoy, fun games for children to play, anda hayride that went around the BogTurtle Creek Farm where different clubsdressed up and jumped out to energizeand frighten the hay riders. The Beta Muchapter decided to dress up as differentDisney and Pixar evil villains.

Beta Mu members were involved in allaspects of the event from set-up to cleanup. They had the opportunity to bondwith each other and bond with otherclubs while being creative and providing aspooky and fun atmosphere at the farm.

Members who attended this serviceevent all agreed that it was an experiencethat they will never forget. Everyoneworked hard to make the eventsuccessful and enjoyed spending timewith each other. This event raised $800that will be used to help improve the BogTurtle Creek Farm. The HauntedHayride was a success and members areexcited to start working on the next bigevent for Alvernia University. �

Gift of ColorsWristbands

he co-ritual chairs at Muchapter (Eastern KentuckyUniversity) decided to try anew idea for the Gift of

Colors this past spring. Instead ofthe usual items like flowers, theyordered blue and gold wristbandsfor the initiates to wear during theentire induction process. Thebands allowed them to berecognized by other initiates asthey attended classes and thishelped them get to know theirfellow new members. Also, whenfriends asked about the bands, theycould use the opportunity to tellthem about Lambda Sigma. Thebands were very inexpensive. Thechapter ordered a five year supplyfrom wristbandsale.com. �

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lue ceramic mugs with the greek letters Lambda Sigmaand “Excellence in Teaching”all in gold letters are available

for $7.50 each. Contact JohnHauser, national vice president, toplace your order. His contactinformation is listed on the lastpage of this newsletter. �

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Beta Mu members dressed for the event

NATIONAL PRESIDENTDenise Rode, Ed.D.Director, First and Second-YearExperience

Northern Illinois UniversityAltgeld Hall Room 100DeKalb, IL 60115(815) 753-6781 – office (815) 751-8256 – celldrode@niu.edu Chapters: Pi, Tau, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Tau

VICE PRESIDENTJohn Hauser58 Eagle St.Greenville, PA 16125 (724) 456-4066 – celljhauser@thiel.eduChapters: Alpha Omega, Beta Zeta,Beta Eta, Beta Nu

RECORDING SECRETARYCheryl Finlay200 William Pitt UnionUniversity of Pittsburgh3959 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260(412) 624-4362 – office (412) 401-1774 – cellcfinlay@pitt.eduChapters: Eta, Alpha Gamma, AlphaEta, Beta Epsilon

EXECUTIVE SECRETARYRon G. Wolfe108 Westside Dr.Richmond, KY 40475(859) 623-5088 – homeEx_sec@yahoo.com

TREASURERNancy Kujawinski109 University SquareErie, PA 16541(814) 871-7657 – office(814) 823-3416 – cellkujawins004@gannon.eduChapters: Beta, Zeta, Omega, BetaKappa

COORDINATOR OFNATIONAL CONFERENCES &MEETINGSLinda FuerstLawrence UniversityAlumni Association711 E. Boldt Way SPC 17Appleton, WI 54911(920) 832-6853 – office(920) 858-8937 – celllinda.m.fuerst@lawrence.eduChapters: Lambda, Rho, Alpha Phi,Beta Gamma, Beta Mu

EDITORBarbara Ross106 Rhodes Dr.Hattiesburg, MS 39402(601) 297-5947 – cellBarbara.Ross67@hotmail.comChapters: Iota, Chi, Alpha Delta, AlphaIota

ADVISORSTerri Mando – ScholarshipsPenn State Erie, The Behrend CollegeAcademic & Career Planning Center125 Reed Union Building4071 College DriveErie, PA 16563(814) 898-6612 – office(814) 449-2199 – celltbm10@psu.eduChapters: Alpha, Omicron, Alpha Psi,Beta Delta

Neal Edman – RitualsWestminster CollegeStudent Affairs OfficeMarket StreetNew Wilmington, PA 16172(724) 946-7110 – office(724) 813-6462 – cellnedman@westminster.eduChapters: Epsilon, Alpha Lambda,Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Mu, BetaLambda

Amy Fountain – By-lawsMississippi State UniversityDepartment of CommunicationP.O. Box PFMississippi State, MS 39762(662) 325-3320 – office(662) 312-0200 – cellafountain@comm.msstate.eduChapters: Mu, Alpha Theta, AlphaKappa, Alpha Pi, Alpha Sigma

MEMBERS-AT-LARGETyler HensonMTSU1301 E Main StreetSSAC 240Murfreesboro TN 37132(615) 898-5915 – office(615) 584-4970 – celltyler.henson@mtsu.edu

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVESMarybeth BondMSC 2615P.O. Box 1000Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VA 24088(301) 467-1559 – cellmbond@ferrum.edu

Andrew HenleyBox #1224Westminster College319 S. Market St. New Wilmington, PA 16172(724) 714-4232henlaw22@wclive.westminster.edu

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Lambda SigmaChapter Roster

Alpha University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PABeta Miami University Oxford, OHEpsilon Allegheny College Meadville, PAZeta Muskingum University New Concord, OHEta Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PAIota University of Mississippi University, MSLambda Westminster College New Wilmington, PAOmicron Northern Illinois University DeKalb, ILMu Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KYPi Auburn University Auburn University, ALRho Thiel College Greenville, PATau University of Kansas Lawrence, KSChi Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LAOmega Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KSAlpha Gamma Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PAAlpha Delta University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MSAlpha Epsilon Mansfield University Mansfield, PAAlpha Zeta Texas A & M University College Station, TXAlpha Eta Penn State Erie – The Behrend College Erie, PAAlpha Theta Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PAAlpha Iota Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MSAlpha Kappa Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GAAlpha Lambda D’Youville College Buffalo, NYAlpha Mu Berry College Mt. Berry, GAAlpha Pi Lawrence University Appleton, WIAlpha Sigma Gannon University Erie, PAAlpha Tau University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, ALAlpha Phi Ferrum College Ferrum, VAAlpha Psi University of Toledo Toledo, OHAlpha Omega Westfield State College Westfield, MABeta Gamma University of Pikeville Pikeville, KYBeta Delta Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TNBeta Epsilon Washington University St. Louis, MOBeta Zeta Pace University – NYC Campus New York, NYBeta Eta Pace University – Pleasantville Pleasantville, NYBeta Kappa George Mason University Fairfax, VABeta Lambda University of North Carolina – Pembroke, NC

PembrokeBeta Mu Alvernia University Reading, PABeta Nu Minnesota State University – Mankato Mankato, MN

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JUNE 1, 2015President’s Report.............................................................Ron WolfeTreasurer’s ReportAdvisor’s ReportInitiate ListNational Dues ($40/member)Convention Assessment ($350)Scholarship Donation (Minimum Donation $50 for

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