PERSPECTIVES The Official Publication of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority Volume 53, Issue 2
Winter 2007
By Karen Rankin Hill, National Service Director Marianne Williamson, the internationally acclaimed author and lecturer, wrote, “In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.” As we well know, these words are true to Gamma Sigma Sigma members everywhere. After reviewing the first half year reports for 2006, I was astonished at the amazing strides of the collegiate chapters. A total of 52,195 hours were volunteered between January – May of last year, and 21% of those hours were in I.M.P.A.C.T. areas. This is an accomplishment of which you should all be proud. It is also a sign that you are visible in your communities and on your campuses. Volunteering among college students has risen sharply in the years since the 9/11 attacks, suggesting the emergence of a new civic generation. The “College Students Helping America” report released by the Federal Corporation for National and Community Service found that college student volunteering increased by 20 percent between 2002 and 2005, more than doubling the growth in the adult volunteering rate. It found that 3.3 million college students volunteered in 2005 – nearly 600,000 more students than three years prior. For us, as the premier National Service Sorority, these civic-minded students are the present and future members that we can encourage and develop as Gamma Sigs. Stay motivated and visible, and look for these wonderful potential members on your campuses! They will be looking for ways to get involved and help out their communities, and we can be the bridge to service that they are looking for. Check out the chart below to see the average service hours and I.M.P.A.C.T. hours percentages. A special congratulations to all District 2 chapters, who increased their service hours 64% from the previous reporting period.
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Did You Know? • As many as 64% of college women engage in disordered eating behaviors. • 25% of college-aged women engage in bingeing and purging as a weight-management technique.
In This Issue Chapter Service Information Parliamentary Pointers A Day In The Life - NBD D’Ann’s Diary - Nat’l President Collegiate Chapter/Member News Alumni Chapter/Member News Exposure - Marketing Director National Jeweler 2007 Convention Registration Info NBD/Staff Contact Information Conference Registration - Florida Upcoming Events
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Parliamentary Pointers
by Lynne Mowers, National Parliamentarian
How many of you have seen Law & Order on television? Or Perry Mason, or Shark? These law shows can help us think of parliamentary procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order as tools to make our chapter meetings run more smoothly. Think of your chapter meeting as if it were a courtroom on one of these shows. The judge presiding over the group is Robert, as in Robert’s Rules of Order. It is Robert’s job to maintain order and control over the court/chapter meeting so proceedings can be handled smoothly. In your chapter, your President acts as Robert, and your Parliamentarian assists as necessary to help keep order. The person proposing an idea for a project is one of the attorney. A member who has questions or disagrees is the other attorney. The rest of the chapter would be the folks there observing the trial. In the law shows, no one speaks unless the judge allows it. One attorney speaks, questions the witnesses, etc., without being interrupted by the people in the courtroom. If there is a very good reason, the other attorney may request to be heard. On television they address the judge. In your chapter, they would address the President to ask for a point of order or a point of information, or to be recognized as next to speak. Once recognized, the member can speak, just like the other attorney on the law shows. It is the responsibility of the judge to see that information is presented so the jury can make a decision. The same is true for your chapter meetings. All information needs to come out so members can make an informed decision. The easiest way to accomplish that is by only speaking when recognized so that one voice is heard at a time. This ensures everyone can be clear on the topic before a decision/voting occurs. In court, each attorney gets a chance to ask their questions or make their points. It is the same in your chapter – each member has that right as well. They just need to wait their turn and follow Robert’s Rules to make it work. As in court, it is important to know the right terminology. Lawyers ask to be recognized by the judge by saying “I object.” A member who needs clarification may say “Point of Information,” or if they need to clarify a point being made may say “Point of Order.” Following basic parliamentary procedure in your meetings will make them run smoother and probably quicker. After all, we want our chapter meetings to look more like Law & Order than the World Wrestling Federation!
A Day In The Life Of An NBD Member This series is to help better understand the roles of the National Board of Directors and Staff
Being the National Service Director is similar in some ways to being the chapter’s Service Vice President. This position is responsible for identifying service opportunities and sharing that information with members. At the national level, the Service Director oversees our sorority’s service program. By that we mean that this position represents our primary objective, community service, to agencies across the country as well as to chapter and at-large members. The Service Director is our sorority’s main contact with our service partners. (Bonus if you know who our service partners are!) As outlined in The Staff, our service partners are the American Red Cross, March of Dimes, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the American Cancer Society and Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity. It is the Service Director’s responsibility to maintain and strengthen the partnership we have with these groups, and encourage our chapters to seek out opportunities to work with these groups. The Service Director is a great resource for suggesting new or innovative options to enhance your chapter’s service program. Doing the same projects year after year can put a chapter in a rut. The Service Director is often contacted by chapters for ideas on how to improve or enhance a chapter’s service program. Ideas can be shared from one chapter to another, through the Service Director or the service section of our webpage. This position is responsible for collecting service hours from all the chapters, which is accomplished through our national service report forms. The information is used to determine national awards distributed at convention. It is also used to provide total hours served during the biennium, which is reported at convention. As a national service sorority, it’s important for us to have some idea of the impact we are having on our colleges and communities across the country. (Continued on Page 3)
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D’Ann’s Diary - National President I am writing this in early December, so I am thinking about family and the holidays. When I say I am thinking about family, I can brag about it as I have a large extended family. My mom had sixteen children in her family, with eight stepbrothers and sisters. No, they did not all live in the same house. My grandma re-married later in life. My dad had eight children in his family. So you can see, I had many aunts and uncles, with cousins too numerous to expound on here. In addition, I have an older half brother and sister and a younger sister. From this I have twelve nieces and nephews, and am a great aunt 27 times and by the time you read this I will be a great-great aunt. This does not count my husband’s brother and sister and their ten children and nine grandchildren. Families are a great blessing, but at times they can be very trying. This past weekend, my sisters and I got together to make cookies. We had great fun teasing each other and remembering holidays of the past. Other times, as sisters will do, we do not always get along. There are differences of opinions on how something should be done. Most of the time though, we have a good time together. Gamma Sig is like a family. As chapter members, we have fun together doing projects, in social activities and even at meetings. We share time and experiences together, as we learn more about each other and the sorority. These are the times that make great memories. We remember the way something happened that was humorous, a time of accomplishment or how we felt when someone else did something for us. The other times though are the ones that we as Gamma Sig members need to take a moment to reflect. They are the times when we do not get along, or do not like what someone else has done. In these instances we need to look at how we are personally responding to the situation. We need to think: 1) Am I putting my expectations on someone else unrealistically; 2) Am I not giving other people credit for their work or taking credit for something undeserved?; 3) Am I starting or continuing the gossip or petty chatter; 4) Have I held up my part of the situation; 5) Have I tried to make the situation better? The list of questions could go on, but often times we do not take the time to determine our personal involvement in the matter. Let us remember to take time to reflect on the situation. Just like in a family, members of Gamma Sig are not going to get along all the time. There are going to be people like “Aunt Sally” that people have a hard time accepting, but as a member of the sorority we must accept others and learn to deal with problems as they arise. As one of the NBD members said this summer, “We must remember to sweep our own doorstep first.”
A Day In the Life Continued from Page 2
www.letssaythanks.com
Our Service Director also educates chapters on interesting service opportunities that relate to our Project I.M.P.A.C.T. areas. Information on possible projects in I.M.P.A.C.T. areas is collected by the Service Director and sent to chapters through the mass mailing and our website. The Service Director coordinates the presentation of Project I.M.P.A.C.T. nominations at convention as well, encouraging chapters to submit ideas that work for all of our chapters.
The mission of Let's Say Thanks is to provide a way for people to recognize U.S. troops stationed overseas. By submitting a message through this site you have the opportunity to send a free personalized postcard greeting to deployed servicemen and women.
And last but not least, our Service Director does many of the same things that other NBD members do – routinely answers correspondence, makes chapter visits, handles national issues, assists in proofreading publications, workshops and policies, and squeezes in some time to do service too! All of this is in addition to their normal work and family obligations.
The postcards, depicting patriotic scenes and hometown images, were selected from a pool of entries from children across the country. All you have to do is click on your favorite design and either select the message that best expresses your sentiment or draft a personal note. The postcards are then printed by Xerox and mailed in care packages by military support organization Give2TheTroops®. This program is aimed at reminding service members how much Americans appreciate their service, whether you are for or against the war.
The position of Service Director is extremely important as it reflects our cardinal principle – service. It is also an extremely rewarding position that guides us as we work together to have a positive impact on our campuses, our communities, our country and our world.
Congratulations to District I! They are the first District to have all Parliamentary documents received and approved by the National Parliamentarian. 3
Collegiate News Chapters - Get your service projects, pledge classes or other events in Perspectives. To submit information, mail pictures and/or story to Perspectives Editor (see page 11) or send to perspectives@gammasigmasigma.org (If emailing pictures they must be originally taken/scanned at high res. 300 DPI)
District I Spirit Day - LaCrosse,WI February 10, 2007
District IV News District 4 will be hosting a district wide service project on Saturday, January 20th. Alex's Lemonade Ball will be held at the Park Hyatt - Bellevue in Philadelphia, PA. Volunteer times are: For decorating and set-up: early afternoon For volunteering at the ball: 7pm-midnight
Sponsored by the Beta Delta Chapter! There will be lots of fun and service planned. Contact Karen Erickson at district1@gammasigmasigma.org for more information.
The District 4 Spirit Day will be held Saturday, February 17th at McDaniel College (Zeta Sigma) in Westminster, MD from 1pm-5pm. The cost is $17 per person.
Congratulations to our newest colony at the University of North TX. Contact them at: PO Box 311277 Denton, TX 76203
Please contact Mariza Shavelle, District 4 Director for more information - district4@gammasigmasigma.org
Beta Sigma Chapter - Western KY University was busy with a semester filled with service. The chapter participated in a variety of service projects and spent time visiting surrounding chapters including Austin Peay, Murray State and Tennessee State. They also assisted alumni with reactivating the Bluegrass Colony.
Zeta Sigma McDaniel College Fall 2006 Pledge Class
They started off September with the 6th Annual Dream Date Auction where students auctioned different gift certificates and dinners. All proceeds went to the American Sickle Cell Anemia Association. In October, their 7th Annual Cancer Awareness Week was spent educating the campus and community on the different types of cancer, treatments, causes and symptoms through tables, vigils and forums.
Members of the Murray State Colony Meika Sherrer, District 8 Director with the Gamma Theta chapter Stephen F Austin
Beta Sigma hosted the District 5 Spirit Day where there was a wonderful day full of different sessions about being on time, procrastination, advertising and marketing to name a few. It was great to spend time with different chapters. The day ended with socializing and teaching each other strolls.
Congratulations to Delta Omega - LaSalle University on raising over $450 by putting together three Alex's Lemonade Stands on campus. The money raised goes to ALS.
The chapter also did weekly and monthly work for Hurricane Katrina, ADHD, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Lupus Awareness, Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club Inc., and Kaleidoscope. They held their 10th Annual Talent Explosion where the winner received a $300 book scholarship, and proceeds raised over $600 to purchase items for Barren River Area Safe Space (a shelter for women) and boxes of canned goods for the Salvation Army. December ended with a Christmas party for a class of head start children. Each child received bubbles, a toy (car or slinky), a small deck of cards and some other little gifts. It was really nice to see the children’s’ faces light up with they received their gifts.
District 4 Service Day - October 21 Pictured are members of Zeta, Zeta Lambda, Beta Gamma and Gemini Alumni. 4
Alumni News To submit information, mail pictures and/or story to Perspectives Editor (see page 11) or send to perspectives@gammasigmasigma.org (If emailing pics they must be originally taken/scanned at a high res. 300 DPI)
Western PA Alumni! If you live in the western part of Pennsylvania and are interested in joining up with other alumni to help continue serving with Gamma Sig, contact Alyshia Inks at adi8786@sru.edu to find out more about reactivating this alumni chapter. An informational meeting will we held on Sunday, January 28th at the Slippery Rock University University Union. Nutmeg Alumni members at their annual bell ringing for the Salvation Army. Houston Bayou City Alumni at the Maroon & White Ball and Christmas Party
TNKY Weekend February 23-25, 2007 Mark your calendars! Come to the TNKY Weekend 2007. This weekend is a collaborative event that is being planned by six chapters and colonies in District 5. TNKY weekend consists of an inter-chapter project and a workshop on Saturday geared toward members. Then, social events will be planned each night for everyone, so feel free to bring guests. You are welcome to hang out the entire weekend, but they encourage chapters, colonies and alumni-at-large to make it to the Saturday activities. Remember there is nothing better in Gamma Sigma Sigma than Unity in Service! Questions can be directed to Aurelia at bluegrassalumni@hotmail.com.
Tri-Counties Alumni Colony This colony has been MAKING A REAL IMPACT and boasts an active membership of twelve. They promote service and sisterhood in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties in Florida. A true testament to their hard work and impact was shown when four ladies from the community decided to join the colony. In the past, they have participated and donated money to Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society, donated to a family affected by Hurricane Katrina, donated books and supplies to the Broward Chapter of the Junior League for victims of domestic abuse, travelled to Daytona Beach for an Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup and worked tirelessly reading to and tutoring at risk students in the public schools. Last year, they performed service with the Palm Beach Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and walked/donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Cancer Walk. They have also donated to Goodwill Industries in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade Counties. Their most recent service projects include serving as volunteers at a National Chorus and Band Competition that was held at a Public High School in Palm Beach County and as chaperones for the Miami Dolphins Youth Camp in Ft. Lauderdale. Other events included a Cancer Walk, preparing Thanksgiving baskets, a youth scholarship pageant and making donations to needy families during the holiday season. TriCounties Alumni Colony plan to have continued success as they become an active chapter in the near future.
Bluegrass Alumni Colony Greetings and thanks to everyone for their support. Bluegrass has been busy not only trying to jumpstart the colony, but reaching out to those in need. The members have written letters to seniors in nursing homes to bring them joy this holiday season. They were able to accomplish this through Kaposia, Inc. Members have also visited the children at Kaleidoscope to assist with their many music, dance and fine arts classes the center has to offer. Members have also been active at the Salvation Army, Inc. serving dinners and donating food/beverages to the center and donating clothing/shoes to them as well as to Goodwill. To finish out the year, the lovely ladies of the Bluegrass have rallied together to make Christmas baskets for two families by contributing food and beverages to make Christmas complete. This is just a snippet of all the happiness that the colony has brought thus far.
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The Official Marketing Publication of Gamma Sigma Sigma Welcome to the SECOND issue!
VOLUME 1 - ISSUE 2
WINTER 2007
Greetings! I hope that many of you read the first issue and were able to gain a lot of great ideas from it! This issue gives you some great ideas for social and other ways to promote your chapter/colony!
GREAT WAYS TO PROMOTE GAMMA SIG Submitted by: District 4 Director, Mariza Shavelle
Zeta Sigma has a great chapter tradition. Each semester on the night when pledges are inducted, members sneak over to the pledge's dorm room and decorate their door with hand-made signs and greetings. Since Zeta Sigma has over 50 members now, each pledge's door can boast over 40 different messages and decorated signs.
Zeta has developed a cardboard display for use when they are tabling on campus. They recently used it when they were holding a Bake Sale in their student union. They also use it when tabling at recruitment activities and during the student organization activities fair.
Beta Gamma knows how to celebrate their pledge class activation in style. Each newly activated member receives a personal basket of goodies filled with unique and crafty gifts from their big sister. One family line has the symbol of the flowers and each flower symbolizes a member of the family line.
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What is a good idea for a social that doesn’t require a large budget?
Have an ice cream social. You can call it “Get the Scoop” about Gamma Sigma Sigma! Check your dining hall or a local restaurant to see if they can sell you large tubs of ice cream. Have a sign-up sheet for each member to bring a sundae topping and supplies. Make ice cream cones out of construction paper. Have a question on the back of each scoop. Let potential members choose questions and have current members answer them. This is a great way to break the ice!
Do you know...?
SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE, the National Convention, is being held July 11-15, 2007 in Chicago, IL. You should make every effort to attend this biannual event! You can only make a difference by attending. Convention is a great way to network with members from all across the country! So, make sure your chapter is in good standing (so you can get travel pool) and be sure to send in your registration!
nvite all potential members personally and post flyers around campus
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Have an idea you would like to EXPOSE?
Is there something you would like to see in the next issue of EXPOSURE? Have a question to “Ask Ashley?” Send your ideas, questions and submissions to: marketing@gammasigmasigma.org 6
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2007 National Convention Information By Kay Reiners, 2007 Convention Chair Pack your bags with Gamma Sig spirit, scrapbooks, project samples, enthusiasm and service ideas because it will soon be time to travel to the Gamma Sigma Sigma 2007 National Convention. The Convention will be held July 11-15, 2007 in Lincolnshire, IL at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. It is located one and a half hours northwest of Chicago in a suburban setting, just minutes from most amenities. Gamma Sigs convene every other year for the purpose of electing national officers and conducting sorority business. Each chapter is expected to send two delegates (whose registration will be paid by the national organization IF all national requirements have been met by the chapter) but more are encouraged to attend (and do). As we meet and greet new friends and old, we strengthen our mutual bond and ideals of service, friendship and equality. Our Convention theme, “Spotlight On Service” refers to the emphasis being given to service at this years’ Convention. There will be several projects to assist with throughout Convention in an “on-going” manner. One of these involves a multi-panel painting that is being designed for us to paint. Tables will be available for chapters to display samples of their projects. Be sure to bring your examples along. A “make-and-take” project is also in the planning. Our National Convention is a great time to gather Gamma Sig ideas for your chapter. Do you have a craft idea you would like to demonstrate? Bring it along with the supplies; we would all like to learn. Networking is another important aspect of this time to be together and should not be overlooked. As our national organization grows, we too can grow by sharing our concerns, advice and ideas with each other. Convention is a super time to do it “face to face.” Our “spotlight” will be turned on to service our Convention Committee hopes you are too! We look forward to seeing many of our members this July.
Convention Hotel Lincolnshire Marriott Resort Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Lincolnshiremarriott.com 847-634-0100 This is about 1.5 hours NW of downtown Chicago
What to Wear
Be Sure to Bring
A light sweater/jacket as temperatures •Chapter scrapbook vary and meeting rooms are •Swimsuit sometimes cool •Comfortable shoes for walking Dressy clothes - Dresses, pantsuits, •Camera/film •Money for Gamma Sigma Sigma skirts or suits for Woman Of The Year luncheon, Sunday Brunch and merchandise, chapter raffles Installation Ceremony and shopping
Tentative Convention Agenda Wednesday – July 11th (1 p.m.–11 p.m) Meals on Your Own. Registration, Newcomer’s Orientation, Aloha Welcoming Party Thursday – July 12th (7 a.m.–11 p.m.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Registration, Bylaws Forum, Project I.M.P.A.C.T. Forum, General session, District meetings, Awards, Service activity, Spirit Night
Friday – July 13th (7 a.m.–9 p.m.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner General Session, Woman of the Year Presentation, Workshops, National Officer Candidates Forum, Tours
Saturday – July 14th (7 a.m.–9 p.m.)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Picnic) General Session, Elections, Workshops, Meet the New NBD, Service Project
Sunday – July 15th (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
Hearty Brunch, Officer Installation, Awards, Closing, Adjournment and Check-out 8
2007 National Convention Registration Please Print - Send to address on other side of form Name _________________________________________________________________________________ o Collegiate Member o Alumni Member (Please check one) Collegiate Chapter ___________________ Alumni-at-Large _______
Alum Chapter _____________
School ________________________________
Current NBD/Staff Position _______________________
School Address _________________________
Past NBD/Staff Position _________________________
_________________________________________________________ Home Address ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone (school) _________________________ Phone (when not in school) ______________________ Home Phone ____________________________________ Email _____________________________ Email (after 6/2007) if different_________________________ CONVENTION FEES: Registration includes 4 nights lodging (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday); 3 meals on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; brunch on Sunday; convention materials and favors
Note: Up to two registrations (Quad rate) per chapter will be paid by the national organization IF all national requirements have been met by the chapter.
o Quad o Triple o Double o Single o Daytime Only*
By 4/15/07 Per Person $435 $470 $545 $765 $315
4/16 to 5/15 Per Person $460 $495 $570 $790 $340
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2007 * No refunds or cancellations after 6/1/07 * Substitutions are permitted * No on-site registration * Returned Check Fee $25 • Contact Lorie Moyer for additional nights if you plan to come early or stay late to get same room rate. (registration@gammasigmasigma.org)
(*Lunch & Dinner included)
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Make checks payable to: Gamma Sigma Sigma
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Send your completed Registration Form and payment to: Lorie Moyer, Convention Registration Coordinator, 643 Boston Drive, Davenport, IA 52806
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Contact Lorie at registration@gammasigmasigma.org
Sightseeing Tours (optional) - Plans are being made to offer a Friday afternoon outing to Six Flags amusement park. A second option for Friday afternoon woudl be to Gurnee Mills shopping mall. More information and final costs will be included in later mailings. These tours will be cancelled if there is not enough interest. Watch for more information!
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Travel Pool monies will be sent to one member of each chapter or colony upon receipt of registration. Please specify who should receive your chapter’s check: Name ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________ Email _______________________________________ Roommate Preference o None o Yes (list names/chapter): ___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Smoking Preference:
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2007 Leadership Conference - Daytona Beach ,FL This Leadership Conference is hosted by the Epsilon Nu Chapter “Sigs On The Beach” - March 23-25, 2007 Registration Form Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________________ Phone: (_____)__________________ Chapter or AAL: ________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________ Registration Information: Fee: $30/person - Make checks payable to Gamma Sigma Sigma Send payment and form to: Crystal Radabaugh, Program Director 15947 Flotilla Trail, Apple Valley MN 55124 Questions? Email program@gammasigmasigma.org Special Physical/Dietary accommodations:_____________________________________ 11
Upcoming Events Calendar January 20 31 31
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month National Poverty in America Awareness Month District 4 Service Day - see page 4 Fall 2006 reports need to be received by Administrative Assistant Chapter Bylaws, Standing Rules and pledge policies need to be received by Compliance Committee/National Parliamentarian
February 10 17
American Heart Month Youth Leadership Month District I Spirit Day - LaCrosse, WI - see page 4 District 4 Spirit Day - Westminster, MD - see page 4
March
American Red Cross Month National Nutrition Month Women’s History Month Leadership Conference - Daytona Beach, FL - see page 11
23 April
July 11 - 15
Cancer Control Month Celebrate Diversity Month National Child Abuse Prevention Month WalkAmerica 2007 - In most communities it will take place April 28 & 29 Gamma Sigma Sigma National Convention - Chicago, IL
American Hunger Statistics - Last year, 35 million people suffered food insecurity, meaning they did not have enough money or resources to get food. The Agriculture Department report found: There were more people with very low food security -- those who are worst off. This number was 10.8 million, up from 10.7 million in 2004. There were 24 million people with low food security. Among the states, South Carolina saw the biggest increase, from 11 percent in 1998 to 15.5 percent in 2005.
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