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is the human papillomavirus vaccine. According to the CDC, is the most common sexually translidtted infection in the United States. least 50 percent of sexually active people will get HPV at some time in their . There are about 100 types of HPV, and some strains can lead to abnormal growth in the cervix and, eventually, c:ervical cancer. Gardasil, the vaccine developed to fight HPV, is now available and is recommended for girls starting as early as nine and women up to 26 years of age. The ftecine is administered in a series of three injections over a six-month period. Tests have shown that it is highly effective in preventing infection from the types of HPV that cause up to 70 percent of all cervical cancers. Ideally, the vaccine should be administered before potential exposure to HPV through sexual contact; however, it is not too late for sexually active young women 110 be vaccinated. Most women can still benefit from the vaccine. Talk to your doctor to see if it is appropriate for you.

Do breast self-exa11s While the effectiveness of monthly breast self exams (BSE) has been debated in recent studies, most doctors still recommend you monitor your breasts monthly. "It's good for you to understand your own breasts and know when you have changes," says Mary Blackblll"l1, a certified nurse midwife in Indianapolis. "It's still wise for a woman to know her own body."

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Diabetes High cholesterol High blood pressure Each of these facLOrs could put you at a higher risk for illness or disease later in life. Based on your history, your doctor might schedule early detection tests to establish a baseline or to monitor your condition.

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Take a ~nulti·vita11in Taking a multi-vitamin designed for women will have two benefits: • Help ensure that you receive the recommended amounts of nutrients. • Provide folic acid, which helps prevent birth defects in the event of a pregnancy.

Wear sunscreen Wear sunscreen every day. Doctors recommend a product with a SPF factor of at least 15. A SPF of 30 to 45 is even better. Not only will using sunscreen help protect against deadly skin cancer, but it will also help prevent wrinkles and help your skin age more beautifuJiy, Blackburn says. "Skin cancer is such a preventable thing," Blackburn explains. "Your daily regimen should include sunscreen." Many moisturizers and foundation products today include sw1screen, so adding sun protection to your routine i an easy step. Blackburn also cautions that artificial exposure f.-om tanning beds i also harmful. She recommends using bronzers instead.

What tests do I need? Here i a general list of earl detection tests recommended for women in their 20s. • Pap test: All women should begin cervical cancer screening after they become sexually active, but no later than 21 years old. Screening should be done every year with the regular Pap test or every two years using the newer liquid-based Pap test. • Clinical breast exam: A doctor should perform a clinical breast exam at least every three years for women in their 20s and 30s and every year for women 40 and older. Talk to your doctor at your annual exam (you should be going every year!) about your specific medical history to determine your individual needs. Based on your family medical history, your doctor might recommend other tests, such as blood tests to check cholesterol or blood sugar.

Don't s11oke Don 't start smoking. And if you do smoke, quit. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the United States, and 87 percent of lung cancer deaths can be attributed to tobacco use. Using tobacco also causes increased risk for cancer of the mouth , nasal cavities, laqnx, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder, uterine, cervix and myeloid leukemia. Tobacco use accounts for nearly one third of all cancer deaths. But cancer is not the only risk associated with smoking. Women who smoke also greatly increase tl1eir risk of heart disease and stroke, and smoking can even lead to fertility problems. Quitting isn't easy, but it's necessary. Talk to your doctor about local smoking cessation programs, or visit the American Cancer Society web site atll!luw.cancer.urg. WINTU 2007

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Warning signs of a stroke Did you know that every 45 seconds someone in America experiences a stroke? That is over 700,000 people a year in the United States. A stroke is having neurological symptoms lasting over 24 hours. Approximately 22-25 percent of people that have a stroke will die within the first year. Warning signs of a stroke may include: sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body (face, ann, leg), sudden confusion, sudden trouble walking, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden severe headache with no known cause. If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, you should call 911 immediately. There are certain types of strokes that can be treated in the early stages to prevent further brain damage. For more information on strokes, go to ll!Ww.strok拢association.org.

The cookie exchange Does the thought of baking dozens of cookies for that special occasion or party overwhelm you? If the answer is yes, why not host a cookie exchange?

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Invite 8--10 friends over to your home. Each person is required to bring a dozen cookies for each person that will be attending (amounts may vary on the dozens per person). The hostess will coordinate with each participant to avoid duplications. Each participant brings their own cookies with the recipe to share. The hostess supplies several trays to display the cookies. Each participant will have a container of cookies for each guest to take home. You arTive at the party with 8 dozen cookies of the same recipe, and you leave with 8 dozen different cookies.

Free credit report Did you know that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires the three credit reporting companies to give you a FREE copy of your credit report each year? A credit report typically includes information such as how you pay your bills, bankruptcy filings and other personal information. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport. com or call 877-322-8228. Or you can mail an Annual Credit Report Request Forn1 to Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281. You can download the form at =.ftc.gov/credit. The three companies (Equifaz, Experian and TransUnion) will only provide a fr路ee report through tl1ese links or phone number. You can get one free report from each company. You can get all three repor路ts at one time or spread them out throughout the year to monitor your credit. There are some imposter web sites so be careful. These three companies web sites do provide additional ervices for a small fee. For an additional fee, you can get your credit score and some data analysis. For more information, please contact www.ftc.gov/ credit or WU!W. annualcreditreport. com or 877-ftc-help.

Shopping list for any occasion Thinking about that perfe t graduation gift. baby shower, Motl1er's Day or Father's Day gift? Why not give your family, friends and co-workers a truly unique gift this year? Are you not sure what to buy that person who has everything? Heifer International offers unique gifts online that will always be remembered. Gifts from Heifer International help needy children and families around the world receive animal gifts. V.'hat kind of gifts are available? Chickens, heifers, ducks, geese, etc. A gift of a dairy cow typically produces 4 gallons of milk each day. Many children around tl1e world could really benefit from the protein in milk to give them nourishment. These families can also sell the excess milk produced by these dairy cows to assist tl1em in making a living to meet other basic needs. A healtl1y dairy cow also can be bred to deliver a new calf each year, providing more families a new way of life and a new source of income. Ju t t11ink how many people are going to get a Dock of baby chicks ( 20) , a goat ( 120), honeybees ( 30) or up to an ark of animals ( 5,000) deliver-ed to families amund tl1e world that really need them. Another benefit of giving tl1ese gifts is they are tax deductible. Heifer issues a receipt in accordance with the IRS regulations witl1 every donation made. For more information, contact WU!W.heifer.orgor call 1-800-422.{)474. Mary Jane Willard., BA

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Meditation pradices There are three main types of meditation techniques: concentration meditation, mindfuJness meditation and contemplation meditation. These are all broad categories but each has a distinctly different focus. Once you advance in your meditative skills you will find yourself using more than one technique in your sessions.

Concentration meditation Concentration meditation involves training the mind to focus on a single object or activity to the total exclusion of all else. You have already touched on this practice a bit during our discussion of breathing. In this form of meditation, you need to maintain a solid but relaxed focus on your subject. When your attention begins to wander from your subject you must gently redirect it back without analysis or judgment. This practice teaches you to regain focus again and again. Possible subjects of focus are breathing, visualizing an image, chanting or recitation of prayer, sequential movements (such as tai chi or walking meditation) or a candle flame . This form of meditation enhances your concentration abilities and allows you to stay more focused on the various tasks you undertake. It also keeps you mindful of details you might othe1wise have mis ed.

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"UR ldRfL! I will TIYL. BFF, Teresa!" Feel like yo u need a u-anslator about now? You're not alone. Young people across the country are developing the ir own "language" thanks to e mail and text messaging. And while these f01ms of communications are quick, easy and fun , I worry that we, as a society, are losing some of our communications skills along the way. Does anyone know how to compose a proper sentence? Are we forgetting how to spell (and do we care)? More importantly are we losing that personal touch and forgetting how to communicate with each other when we are face to face? Other email concerns I have as a n editor/ director of communications and as a mom of three future emailers: •

I worry that some emai l users don ' t see the need to study grammar. They just use the tools button in their email program and rely on it to fix all their problems. • The same goes for spelli ng. Why look up words and try to learn how to spell them when you can just use the tools button on your email program? But it doesn ' t know the difference between to, too and two-now does it? • I am afraid all the abbreviation uch as LOL (laugh out loud) and BFF (best friends forever) will change the way we spell and write forever. I have received messages that looked like they were written in a foreign language because there were so many abbreviations in the email. I felt li ke I needed a u-anslator to he lp me. • Will people stop writing hand-written notes? Will we lose the personal touch in our commun ications? I may have listed many val id points above about the downside of emai l, but I too use email on a d a ily basis to communicate both in my personal and professional life. Since the use of email wi ll be around for many years to come here are a few suggestion about how to better communicate via email: 1. Write a good headline or subject line. Be very descriptive in the subject line o the reader will know what information will be included in the email and can also pri01itize what email they should re pond to first, second and so forth. 2. Keep the email short and to the point. One me sage, one email. We tend to put too many ideas in one email. Keep it brief. 3. Use "out of office" reply o others aren't waiting to hear back from you and are wondering if and when you will respond. 4. Use bullets or numbers when your email does need to have several points. This make it easier to read. PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

5. Think before you write. What you send toda might be on the front page of the w York Times by tomorrow morning. Your email could get pas ed around the country in a matter of minute . Think before you write-emails are not p1ivate messages betwee n two p.e o ple. 6. Tmnslate jargon. 7. You can't u-anslate feelings or th e meaning of how something was intended. Be very careful to not let th e heat of the moment affect yo ur writing as it is rather difficult to take back something ent out in writing. 8. Urgency--<:lon'tsend an email and say omething i urgent or needs to be done within the hour. ·what if I don ' t read emails every minute of the day? Remember talking in person or over the phone is still very important and e entia!! In an organization that is all about isterhood and relationships, I believe it is very important to understand how we ca n better communicate with each other. Email has a plus side and we should be very careful and respectful of this use of co mmunication. When used properl y emai l can definitely help us communicate quickly and efficiently. WINTER 2007

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Financial accounts Most accounts at financial institutions can be made payable on death to a person or charitable organization . Ask the manager of the institution how you can arrange a death beneficiary for your CD, savings account, etc.

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Because these assets have not yet been subject to income tax, as much as 75 percent of retirement savings may be eaten away by taxes without some simple planning. Your estate can save both income taxes and estate taxes if you make the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation a death beneficiary of your individual retirement account, pension, 401 (k) or other retirement savings plan. These are but a few of the estate planning methods used by our sisters to continue their support of Alpha Sigma Alpha beyond their lifetime. We encourage you to seek the advice of your attorney and tax advisor to determine which method may be best for your situation. The gift that is best for you is the gift that is best for the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation . Wilma Wilson Sharp planned to make a difference with Alpha Sigma Alpha and you too can make a difference by your planned gift to the Foundation. Your gift will assure the future vitality of our dear sorority. Questions? Please give Stacy Johnson, Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation ' executive director, a call at (317) 8712920, ext. 14.

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figured that, even though I don ' t have a lot of treasure to share now, perhap one day I will." How would you like to see your gift used ? "To strengthen the leadership con ultant program and to provide more educational opportunities for our members." Type of gift to WWSS: A beneficiary of my life insurance policy

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Leadership Development Institute (LDI), one collegian wrote, "I have learned that I have more confidence in myself to be an extreme leader and that I am energized to make a difference with my position within my chapter." The 2007 leadership development institute promises to offer an equally significant experience for its participants! The leadership development institute is an innovative program that focuses on leadersh ip and personal development through educational sessions, interactive experiences and small group activities. Each chapter is encouraged to send as many women as possible to the event. A minimum offive participants per chapter must attend. These participants will have the exn-aordinary opportunity to explore principles of leadersh ip and snÂˇengthen

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their leadership kills in a fun and inspiring environment. The Leadership Development Institute will be held July 20-22, 2007, at the St. Louis Airport Marriott in St. Loui and July 27-29, 2007, at the Holiday Inn BWI Airport Conference Center in Baltimore, MD. The registration fee includes two night's accommodations, meals and program materials. Early bird registration is $134 if registered by April 1, 2007, and regular registration is $159 if registered April 2, 2007 through May 1, 2007. Registration materials will be available in March 2007. Please contact Erica Whitfield, ZY, event planner/ education coordinator, at (317) 871-2920 or ewhitjield@alphasigrnaalpha. mg for more information.

St. Louis Airport Marriott, St. Loui July 20-22, 2007 Holiday Inn BWI Airport Conference Center, Baltimore, MD July 27-29, 2007

Who: At least five emerging leaders from each chapter must attend

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Past national president wins prestigious AFAaward BY DOLLY PURVIS LOYD, B.ll National Vice President of Communications Suzanne Kilgarmon, Beta Iota, has been honored by receivi ng o ne of the Association of Fraterni ty Advisor's Distinguished Service Awards for 2006. This award, given to a few select members of th e association each year, was creal-

I was asked to serve on the convention committee. The opportunities are endless. I attended my first convention this past summer, and while I was there, I wrote for the newsletter and sang in the convention choir. It was at convention where I met so many of my fabulous sisters, both young and old, who I still maintain contact with . I created lifelong friendships while in Boston. It is an honor that I can actually say members of the staff, as well as national council, know me on a first name basis. While I was at convention, our keynote speaker, Mary Ann Callais, Theta Phi Chapter National President, asked members to talk about their experiences with the sorority. I was sitting behind our National President, Lori White Scott, EE, and she told me that women in the room needed to hear my story. I did not have the typical collegiate experience, I had much more than that. I sometimes wonder what it would have been like to participate in recruitment every semester, to get a little sister, to wear the coveted jacket, or to attend a date party or a formal . However, this past year I realized that a sorority is more than that It is more than a creed or a motto, a symbol or a mascot It is about entering the inner sanctuary not knowing your life will be changed forever; and exiting, realizing you knew all along. PIIOBIX OF AIJIIIA SIGMA AIJIIIA

ed in 1985 to recognize individuals who have exh ibited high professio nal standards and achievements in fraternity/ sorority advising and outstanding achievements in one or more of the fo llowing areas: service to the Association of Fraternity Advisors; program ming and/ or service that1·eaches beyond th e recipient's campus/ organizations; development and research activities; and/ or service to the college and fratemity/sorority communities. T he award i only given to a few select members of the Association each year. The Association celebrated its 30th an niversary on Dec. 2, 2006, at its ann ual meeting in New O rleans, LA, where Suzanne was given the award. Many Alpha Sigma Alpha members were in atte ndance at the banquet to see Suzan ne receive th e award, includin g

ott, EE; ational ice P1·e ident of ommunication Doll Purvi Lo d , B.:l· and Past ational Pr ident Ma1;anne Busch Bullock, BE> . everal clo e friends of uzanne's also made th trip to see he1· receive t11e award. Suzann is the director of tudent activities at DePaul niversity in hicago and served as national p1·esident of Alpha Sigma Alpha from 1996-2000. In add ition to her profe ional rol , she has volunteered as a chapter advisor, assisted other campuse wi tJ1 leadersh ip program and presented at various regional and national conference . Through al l her roles, Suzanne has impacted the lives of students and professionals al ike.

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AJpha Sigma Alpha welcomes new alumnae chapter Binningh.un, t\hb.Uild l' thl· llt'l\'l''l .tlumn,w hapu·t to join tltt• lph.1 ' i!o,''llM Alph.tlamih. 111 · "·'I ter wa~ in,t.tlkd 1 m. I . 2 T l ''' lid a ongmtu l,tton now 1 lc1t inlom1.1Li non j ining tht h.tptcr t·m.til :.. •lc Wood .u /JH./trgu!Oi>ll lwtuuul.rnm.

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"As an alumna whose collegiate chapter has closed, I can't emphasize enough how fortunate I feel to stay involved in Alpha Sigma Alpha through my alumnae chapter. The connections and friendships continue to grow! By supporting the Arista Alumnae Association, I hope to help other members enjoy lifetime membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha as much as I have." Linda Wyrick Lineback, XX Arista Palm Green Supporter Former Field Representative, lndianapoli Alumnae Chapter member To !Ram more ahout the Arista Alumnae Association or to register for membership, visit www. alphasigmaalpha. org or caU (317)871-2920. PIIOENIX OF A1PIIA SIGMA A1PIIA

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Greek students. It was a big success. Lizzie Spellman, ZfJ Alumnae BALTIMORE AREA ALUMNAE

Chapter celebrates the ruinter holidays together The Baltimore Area Alumnae Chapter members got together in December 2006 to celebrate the holiday season together and to give back to the community. Members gathered at Nicole Kirkland Tello's, ET, home in Columbia, MD, and shared dessert treats. After conducting the business meeting, members mingled and enj~yed the sweets. The chapter supports a Christmas program at St. Michael's Outreach Center in Baltimore City. Members answered the call to donate gifts of toys for children and gifts for parents such as toi letries and gloves. The Outreach Center mainly serves Hispanic families in Baltimore City. Our chapter enjoys incorporating business, social and philanthropic aspects into our meetings to demonstrate that we are women of poise and purpose. Karen McKay Tong, ZY PH/Lt\DELPHJA METRO

An alumnae chapter far all seasons Philadelphia Metro's Chapter activities certainly helped members "fill each day with satisfying activity." pringtime brought bowling, a trip to a Broadway show with members and their mothers and a fundraiser for hriners Hospital for Children. Also Terry Diamond-Daly, KK, was also a volunteer at the Philadelphia Flower Show. The chapter celebrated summer with their annual Ladybug Picnic. Members,

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Washington D. C. alumnae members enjoy a very special meeting at Maureen Hening Hamey s, AA, home in March 2006 when Alpha Sigma AljJha National President Lmi White Scott, EE, was a guest at the meeting. In the front row, left to right, are: Rowena Mayse C,路emean, IIII, Lori White Scott, EE. Second row: Elizabeth Benson Scheuble, AA;Judy Whipp Pa1路kison, BD; Maureen Herring Hamey, AA. In the back row: Kathy Wilson Burhe, NN; Christine StrapacThomas, AF; Cretia Rowlette, cpcp and Louise Pierson. j ohnson, BD. spouses and their children enjoyed swimming and barbecue at the home of Sandy Best Harper, KK. Members took a brief timeout from th e fun to hold a business meeting. Chapter president Kathy Gaughan Gallagher, KK, gave a recap of the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Conve ntion that took place in Boston in July. The chapter also planned programming for the upcoming year. As fall began, th e chapter hit the th eater again. Thi time it was for a stage version of the classic 1970s TV show Schoolhouse Roch. Lori Shere/, KK WASH!NCTO , D.C. ALU!>fNAE

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Convention highlights Washington , D. C. Alumnae Chapter members headed east to Maryland 's capital, An napoli , for the May meeting hosted by

Louise Pierson John on, Bn, where the slate of officers was selected for next yea r. inc members attended th e September meeting hosted by Judy Whipp Parkison, Bn. Kathy Wilson Burke, , and Christine Strapac Thomas, Af. These three women atte nded the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention in Boston in July and shared highligh ts and news, noting th e chapter was awarded Star Recognition and received a Phoenix award. Discussion included changes to alumnae due and the new Arista Alumnae As ociation affinity pmgram. Several members attended th e regional gath eiing of alumnae chaptei in Baltimore, MD in October in which seven alumnae chapters joined for a day of ocializing along Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Cretia Rowlette, C/>C/>

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Philanthropic events keep chapter involved in campus and community events The Gamma Psi Chapter at Edi nboro Univeristy of Pennsylvania continuously participates in numerous philanthropic activities on cam pu . On campus we participated in : Edinboro's "RAKE" progran1 to help keep the commun ity clean , "Date Auction" benefited th e Make a Wi h foundation , "Snow Fest" benefited the Ronald McDonald House, the "Big Man on Campus" benefited Breast Cancer Awareness and "Relay for Life" benefited the American Cancer Society. Chapter members built a can castle during Greek Week in

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Collegiate lETA UPSJLON, LYNCHBURG COLLEGE, VA

Chapter leads Greeks in community seroice hours The Zeta Upsilon Chapter at Lynchburg College, VA, recently held the 9th annual Mr. LC competition, a male beauty pageant to raise money for the S.June Smith Center. The chapter made over $600 by holding penny wars and running a bake sale during the event. Members also participated in a "Hole-NOne" and "Chip It In" event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Zeta Upsilon Chapter is proud to give back to the community by completing more service hours on campus than any other Greek organization. Kara Schlifke, ZY

Alumnae JUCHMOND ALUMNAE CHAPTER

Alumnae members have a full calendar The members of the Richmond Alumnae Chapter had a fun night at All Fired Up and put to use our creative talents by painting ceramics. Alumnae were joined by some Epsilon Gamma Chapter members. Next members enjoyed dinner where, Amy Fulton, Ef, was our hostess for the evening. Our Senior Tea and ceremony with the Epsilon Gamma Chapter is always a special event. Three alumnae, Lynne Chambers, A, Kelly Bessler, Ef and Dee Dee Francis, BE, attended the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention in July in Boston.

PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

Alumnae members were saddened by the death of Anne Mays Magnu dal, BI, a longtime and faithful chapter member. Right after convention alumnae and Epsilon Gamma collegians gathered at World Cup Coffee owned and ho ted by Jamie Sherry, Ef. Kelly Bree ler, Ef, gave a convention report and announced that tl1e Richmond Alumnae Chapter received Crown Recognition and that the Epsilon Gamma Chapter receive the Crown of Excellence Award. In September 2006 was the annual kick off dinner. Dee Dee Francis, BE TAMPA BAY ALUMNAE CHAPTER

New officers installed for chapter The Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter got off to a great start in 2006. There were two planning meetings held over the summer. Several members attended tl1e Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention in July in Boston. A "Mexican Fiesta" luncheon was held at Lisa Reiss Glonek, fiT, home on Sept. 23. An installation cet路emony was held for the new board members.

They are: PresidentSheri Hendren First, AB Vice Pre idemHolly orthcraftjans, ZO SecretaryPaula Faught Cheshire, B EditorSusan Miazga Fisher, fP TreasurerPat Leimgmber amp on, toT Panhellenic Representativeancy Andm Cerwin, fE Members drove to Sarasota, FL in ovember to celebrate Founders' Day with the South West Florida Alumnae Chapter. Nancy Andms Cerwin, fE, hosted a "Spirit of Giving" breakfast in December where members wraped gifts purchased for needy families in the community. A board meeting was held in J anuary 2007. A fam ily picnic will be held in March and a road u路ip is planned for April. Along with the e planned events, many members attend events ponsored by the Clearwater Pan hellenic Association. Susan Miazga Fishn; TP

DISTRICTS Collegiate DELTASIGMA, GL AWVALLEY STATE UNTVERSITY, Ml

Memhers raise thousands for cancer research The Delta igma hapter at Saginaw Valley tate niversity, Ml, had a great time participating in a Special Olympics basketball clinic. We had stations involving kills such as dribbling, pas ing and huffling. At the end of the clinic, we had some fun game where we jumped in to play a little with the athletes. The women of the Delta Sigma Chapter also participated in Relay for Life during the spring of2006. This campuwide event raised approximately 32,000 for cancer research. Not only did our women do an amazing job fundraising, but we had a great time walking from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. I Brittany Burns, LIJ:

Seniors from the Theta Beta Chapter, Roanoke Coll~ge. VA, enjaying their last collegiate fall event together at Dolce are from left:jenna Huber, Mary Sh<lnnon Teague, Maggie Weber and Amanda Pritt.

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