Behind the Scenes at MTM
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.
New Item on Shop-for-DVA page!
Another great item (thank you Cause Shoppe) that benefits domestic violence awareness programs (Alpha Chi Omega's national philanthropy).
mark Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss in m.powerment shades!
Net proceeds go to m.powerment fund (part of the Avon Foundation)
"Glistening shine, sheer color and minty freshness all in one. Lips stay smooth and moisturized, with a slick and sexy finish. *Hook up products: packaged in a convenient mini vial. Applicator included in cap. 0.12 oz. net wt."
Available in mpowerment peach and mpowerment gold, the lip gloss gets rave reviews on the website and comes with a free Domestic Violence Resource Guide.
$5.50 each - purchase here or from your local Avon representative.
See our Shop for DVA page and Music for DVA page for more great products!
New Item on Shop-for-DVA page!
Visit our Shop for DVA page for a collection of products that benefit domestic violence awareness programs. DVA and support for survivors of DV = Alpha Chi Omega's national philanthropy.
Hellfire Collection offers this beautiful Rain Drop necklace benefiting RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
"Dreamy faceted blue chalcedony briolette swings on a sterling silver chain accented with faceted chalcedony beads, the handmade fine silver hook clasp features a triple bead drop at the back of the neck. Length is 16 1/2 inches, pendant is 13 mm wide. $20 from every sale is donated to RAINN"
$60. Order athttp://www.hellfirecollection.com/cgi-bin/shop.pl?sku=NEC-155
Homecoming at CWRU!
CWRU hosts Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend October 21-25, 2009! See the full schedule of activities at http://studentaffairs.case.edu/events/homecoming/ and http://www.case.edu/alumni/
Highlights include a 5k race, the Homecoming Parade, and a tailgate honoring Greek Alumni.
Voting for the Homecoming Court is open October 14-21. Alpha Chi Omega is well represented by candidate Margaret Dooley: "Margaret Dooley is a civil engineer, an Alpha Chi Omega, a Tour Guide, a warmhearted and stylish individual, and a great help when you're trying to get things from the top shelf of the refrigerator. Please vote for someone who can represent the whole of the student body for Homecoming Queen 2009"
Check out (and join) her campaign at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150525802071&ref=ts
We hope you'll cast your vote for Margaret!
Vote at http://upb.case.edu/homecoming/
Bonus Virtual Philanthropy Project - Happy Founders' Day!
In honor of Alpha Chi Omega's Founders' Day, October 15th, we present an extra and important online philanthropy project!
Help Alpha Chi Omega Foundation win $50,000 in America's Giving Challenge! Learn more about the challenge on the Alpha Chi Omega website: http://www.alphachiomega.org/sindex.aspx?id=599
The BEST part is the charity with the highest daily participation wins $1000! This could easily be Alpha Chi Omega Foundation!! Note the day runs from 3pm EDT to 3pm EDT. Wouldn't this prize make Founders' Day that much more special??
Here are the steps to participate
1. be a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Cause on Facebook - join at
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/73662/14717927?m=63922cfd
2. make a donation in honor of Founders' Day! Your donation can be large or small - the important thing is to show you care! donate at
https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=73662
3. share this project with your friends!
On Twitter, post a message like this
Help Alpha Chi Omega Foundation win $50k in America's Giving Challenge!http://ow.ly/twSO #AXO
OR
Happy Founders' Day Alpha Chi Omega! Make today special with a donation http://ow.ly/twSO #AXO
OR
Happy Founders' Day Alpha Chi Omega! #AXO Foundation helps us live our values! Donate today: http://ow.ly/twSO
On facebook
Let Causes set your status after you donate (it will prompt you)
OR
use one of the sample tweets as your status!
We'd also appreciate it if you share this post with your sisters, friends and family.
Thank you and Happy Founders' Day!!
Virtual philanthropy project for October 13, 2009
This week we hope you'll take the time to learn more about teen dating violence and how to prevent it. Learn more here and then please help us spread the word!
On Twitter, tweet a message like this:
Work to prevent teen dating violence http://ow.ly/u4k6 #AXO #DVA #charitytuesday
OR
Check out teen dating violence post on @collegelfestyl by #AXO @Patrice0x0x http://ow.ly/u4my #AXO #DVA #charitytuesday
Also follow @loveisrespect and @MADEcoalition
On facebook, become a fan of Love is Respect http://www.facebook.com/pages/loveisrespect-National-Teen-Dating-Abuse-Helpline/59117165969?v=wall&viewas=1417533568
OR
use one of the tweets above as your status!
OR
post a teen dating abuse public service announcement video to your profile, like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaqZSdb60Rw
And on email...
Share this post with a friend, family member or Alpha Chi Omega sister. Thank you!!