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This blog is a day-to-day update of what is going on in Mu Tau Mu. Eventually we'll move the older journal entries from our livejournal space but for now to read the archives (entries prior to May 19, 2005), head over to http://www.livejournal.com/users/amzmtm/.

Things you'll hear about here include notification that new photos or other items are posted on our private website (more about the site is here), more detail on our activities than you see in our month-by-month history blog, news from Case, news from the collegiate chapter, news from Alpha Chi Omega at large, and occasionally fun new ideas on their way to implementation. Links to the private site will take you directly to the item mentioned.

To protect the privacy of our members, only first names will be given.

Entries in domestic violence awareness (26)

Virtual philanthropy project for November 24, 2009

Gratitude month continues... and we have an easy project for Thanksgiving week! Check out Let's Say Thanks then help us spread the word and our gratitude! Here's how:

On Twitter, tweet a message like this:

Let's say thanks! Thank our troops serving overseas today: http://ow.ly/F491
#AXO #gratitude

OR 

Use the widget box on Let's Say Thanks to tweet for you! http://www.letssaythanks.com/GrabOurWidget.aspx

 

On facebook,

use the tweet above as your status

OR

post a link directly to Let's Say Thanks: http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html

On email, send a link to this post to your friends, family members and Alpha Chi Omega sisters. 

... and did you think we could make it a whole month without a Domestic Violence Awareness story? Big news today as Rihanna will appear on 20/20 Wednesday to talk for the first time about her relationship with Chris Brown. Read more at http://axomtm.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/23/rihanna-speaks-out-this-wednesday.html

I'll be tweeting about it - and looking forward to tuning in. Hopefully this time next week we'll have a link to the video to share, in case you miss it.

Thank you for being a part of our weekly philanthropy project!

 

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 08:39PM by Registered CommenterMTM Exec Board in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment

Rihanna Speaks Out... this Wednesday

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TUNE IN

"Rihanna Speaks Out: A Lifetime and 20/20 Special" on Wednesday, November 25, at 10 pm et/pt

Music superstar Rihanna speaks out to raise awareness about domestic violence inher exclusive emotional interview with Diane Sawyer , where she publicly reveals for the first time what happened last February with singer and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

During the in-depth interview, Rihanna talks candidly about the incident, which resulted in the couple's seemingly fairy-tale relationship being shattered and Brown being sentenced to community labor, five years probation and one year of domestic violence counseling.

Lifetime is also proud to provide Lifetime viewers with a special domestic-violence public service announcement from Kim Delaney, star of "Army Wives."

"Rihanna Speaks Out: A Lifetime and 20/20 Special" will encore on Lifetime Television on Wednesday, November 25, at 10:30 pm and Thursday, November 26, at 1 am and 1:30 am.

 

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 08:25PM by Registered CommenterMTM Exec Board in , | CommentsPost a Comment

Virtual philanthropy project for November 3, 2009

It's a milestone for the Alpha Chi Omega weekly virtual philanthropy project - today marks our 26th week (half a year!) of working together to support and promote the causes we care about. 

We'd like to thank Mu Tau Mu alumnae chapter for hosting our projects each week by shining the spotlight on two of their Domestic Violence Awareness projects - Shop for DVA and Music for DVA. Each of these webpages presents a variety of great items that support and benefit domestic violence shelters and programs. Please check them out and keep them in mind as you make your holiday wish list! They'd also make wonderful gifts for friends, relatives and Alpha Chi sisters.

Then we hope you'll join us to help spread the word 
On Twitter, post a message like this:

Looking for meaningful gifts? Shop for #DVA and make a difference! http://ow.ly/yKQl #AXO #DVA #charitytuesday

OR

What's on your holiday wish list? Why not ask for items that promote #DVA! http://ow.ly/yKQl #AXO #charitytuesday

OR

This holiday season, give a gift that benefits a #DVA shelter or program! http://ow.ly/yKQl #AXO #charitytuesday

 

On facebook,

use one of the tweets above as your status

OR

post a link directly to Shop for DVA - http://axomtm.squarespace.com/shop-for-dva or Music for DVA - http://axomtm.squarespace.com/music-for-dva - you can even choose your favorite product to use as the thumbnail photo on your facebook page!

On email, send a link to this post to your friends, family members and Alpha Chi Omega sisters. 

Thank you all for your participation each week and for making a difference for domestic violence awareness! Here's to another successful and meaningful 26 weeks!

P.S. Thank you @craftsquatch (via @mashable) for the cute social media pillow graphics - check out Craftsquatch's Etsy Store http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6956228

Posted on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 07:46PM by Registered CommenterMTM Exec Board in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment

Virtual philanthropy project for October 27, 2009: Ending Domestic Violence Starts with You

This week we ask you to join us in helping Alpha Chi Omega Foundation end domestic violence. Please watch the video below and sign the pledge! Then help us spread the word! Instructions are after the video. (You may have to hover your cursor or mouse over the white space below to see the play button!)

 

On Twitter, post a message like this:

Ending Domestic Violence Starts with You - sign the pledge today! http://ow.ly/wJOt #AXO #DVA #charitytuesday

OR

Together we can bring hope to women around the world http://ow.ly/wJOt
 #AXO #DVA #charitytuesday

 

On facebook,

use one of the tweets above as your status

OR

post a link directly to the video  https://secure.pursuantgroup.net/pursuant4/alphachiomega/2009/domesticviolence/default.asp?tpgid=0&shareid=13062700

or post the text of the pledge (or a portion of it) with a link to the video

I have the right to be treated with respect.

To know me will be to experience a voice that is respectful. 

I recognize that relationship abuse is a problem and commit to stand strong in the courage 
of my convictions. I will not be silent. 

I pledge to educate myself and others about the causes and forms of domestic violence. 

I will talk with my friends, family and loved ones about healthy relationships. 

I will lead by example and teach that strength, confidence, and worth come from within. On 
the one hand, I will inspire. In turn, I will be inspired. 

I commit to helping build a community that does not tolerate violence. 

I acknowledge that all people deserve to live in a safe and loving environment. 

I accept the challenge to become part of the solution. Ending domestic violence 
starts with me. 

[You can also use the "share video" button on the bottom right of screen to post the video to your blog or to various social media sites!]

On email, send a link to this post, and be sure to share the video and the pledge with your friends, family members and Alpha Chi Omega sisters. 

Thank you all for your participation each week and for making a difference for domestic violence awareness!

P.S. Thank you @craftsquatch (via @mashable) for the cute social media pillow graphics - check out Craftsquatch's Etsy Store http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6956228

 

Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 09:34PM by Registered CommenterMTM Exec Board in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment

Domestic Violence Awareness Week at CWRU

We're so proud of our Alpha Chi Omega collegians at Case Western Reserve University for their efforts to end domestic violence! In addition to the events below, they'll be hosting their raffle and bake sale – if you can bake please let Jennifer (jmm83@case.edu) know. MTM contributed 5 $15 itunes gift cards for the raffle; lots of local restaurants and vendors have donated gift cards and other goodies too!

Monday 10/26

Self-Defense Class at Thwing 6-8pm

Co-sponsored by the Case Taekwondo Club

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174920269608&index=1

Tuesday 10/27

Wear Purple Day (everywhere, all day) – we can all do this!

Sisters will be passing out purple ribbons in KSL (library) and Thwing from 11am-2pm

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177649527160&index=1

Wednesday 10/28

Hidden Voices Candlelight Vigil at KSL Oval

Co-sponsored by the University Programming Board

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159814071044&index=1

Thursday 10/29

DVA Luminaries at KSL Oval all day

Co-sponsored by Panhellenic Council

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163972685950&index=1

Friday 10/30

5th Annual DVA Week Kickball Tournament (evening)

Frieberger Field

If you’d like to send them a note wishing them luck, telling them they rock, or sending some cookies, please write the chapter president at the AXO House (11421 Bellflower, Cleveland, OH 44106).

Official poster:

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 03:03PM by Registered CommenterMTM Exec Board in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment
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