Mu Tau Mu of Alpha Chi Omega

We enjoyed celebrating National Nurses Week, which ran from May 6-12, 2007, ending on Florence Nightingale (the founder of modern nursing)’s birthday. Did you know that over 40 of our Zeta Upsilon sisters have earned BSNs or graduate degrees in nursing? In celebration of them and their service to us and our families, we profiled a few of our nurses. Thank you sisters for sharing about your careers! Read the full story here!

The Spring 2007 Zeta Upsilon Muse is now posted here. If you are an Alpha Chi Omega ZU alum and did not receive your copy (and your save the date magnet for our 25th Anniversary), please send us your current address and email to axozu@yahoo.com Thank you!

We are looking for lost sisters - to see the list view this page.

If you need a responsible babysitter in the Cleveland area, we have a list of AXO collegians at Case who are available. Email us at axozu@yahoo.com for your copy or download it here.

March 1st is Hera Day, Alpha Chi Omega's national day of service to others. This year for Hera Day, consider making a purchase that benefits domestic violence awareness and prevention programs.

Mu Tau Mu's Shop for DVA page offers a variety of fundraising items including these 3 new items we've added this week. See http://www.axomtm.org/shop-for-dva/ for all the options. And don't forget Music for DVA http://www.axomtm.org/music-for-dva and 60 Seconds for DVA http://www.axomtm.org/60

Sterling Silver Fundraising Heart Lariat Necklace 20"

As seen in Seventeen Magazine, this beautiful lariat necklace was specifically developed to assist in raising funds for the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.

It is designed in one long strand, with an open heart pass-through at one end and a long bar with heart cut-out design on the other end. They are a variety of ways to wear lariat necklaces -- experiment to create a style that's just right for you!

This magnificent necklace is crafted from sterling silver, has a high polished finish and measures 20" in length.

Net proceeds, $4 per necklace, directly benefits the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, the 24-hour, toll-free national number that assists victims of abusive relationships. Visit www.loveisrespect.org for more information.

$19.95 order at http://netaya.com/seventeen.html

Avon presents this Speak Out Against Domestic Violence candle.

Let a light shine on your support for this important domestic violence cause. Lavender blossom-scented candle comes in reusable frosted glass with ribbon and silver-plated medallion. 3" H.

100% of the net proceeds ($4.42) goes to support the cause. With purchase of this product, you will receive a FREE "Domestic Violence Resource Guide".

$6.50 - order here. 

This special, quality bracelet is being produced both for – and in honor of – abuse victims. It was created by Urban Girl, a bead store located in Bismarck, ND, for the benefit of the Abused Adult Resource Center, which has been serving abuse survivors and their children in North Dakota since 1976. Forty percent of the sales proceeds go directly to serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The bracelet is sterling silver with 14K gold-filled beads and Swarovski crystals. The bracelet is available only in silver and only with a Lobster Claw clasp.

The following verse describes the bracelet’s meaning as composed by the designer at Urban Girl:

$24 each plus $3 shipping and handling.

To order, visit this site.

Thank you Sarah ZU '95 for sharing 33 great photos from 1995 through 1998 - a real slice of the history of Zeta Upsilon! We appreciate your willingness to share and the additions you've made to our photo library! See them all by logging into the AXO ZU Alumnae site on www.myfamily.com (write us at axozu@yahoo.com if you need a username and password).

Thanks also to Amy ZU '94, Michelle ZU '95 and Karen ZU '98 for helping write the captions!

If you have photos to share, upload them to www.myfamily.com or email them to axozu@yahoo.com. Thank you!!

The holiday season has come to a close!   Time to slow down and relax a little bit ... and help those in need- all from the comfort of your own home.

Follow the link to read more about the Red Scarf Project.

http://www.orphan.org/docs/OFARedScarfFlyerFinal.pdf

For those who knit or crochet- or want to learn- this is the perfect project for you. Throughout the month of January the Orphan Foundation of America is accepting donations of Red Scarves which will then be distributed around Valentine's Day to college kids who have "aged out" of the system.

This is a great project.   Pick up your needles, cozy up   in a chair, knit away and help brighten someone's Valentine's Day!