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National NewsOIA CONVENTION 2007 AWARDSby Elizabeth Anderson, National Awards ChairThe 2008 Convention was the culmination of yet another outstanding year of Friendship, Leadership and--of course—Service.Chapters all over the country met and shared outstanding ideas for rush, sisterhood activities and service projects. While these terrificprojects were numerous, only a few could be honored at the 2008 OIA Convention Awards Banquet. Held at the Denver Museum ofNature and Science, banquet provided a memorable finish to a wonderful week of excitement, hard work and fun.Award forms and Web sites were judged by the Awards Committee and the scrapbooks were judged by members of theDoubletree Hotel staff.Omega Phi Alpha sisters performed an amazing number of hours of service in 2007-2008. Everyone deserves heartfelt congratulationsfor upholding Omega Phi Alpha’s ongoing commitment to service.SERVICE AWARDSNational Service Award – OmicronService to the University – Alpha GammaService to the Nations of the World – OmicronService to the Members of the Sorority – Alpha ZetaPresident’s Project – Alpha DeltaService to the Community-at-Large – OmnicronPermanent Project – PsiTOP 10 INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTIN SERVICE AWARD WINNERS1. Emily Britt (Nu) - 192.92. Jessica Dougherty (Nu) - 186.53. Natalie Crowe (Omicron) - 173.54. Esther Blue (Phi) - 154.55. Crystal Cabana (Phi) - 154.06. Allison Gerard (Phi) - 152.87. Joanne Ofoli (Nu) - 150.18. Gini Jackson (Phi) - 148.09. Samantha Vancel (Phi) - 140.310. Kasey Stevens (Phi) - 134.5Congratulations to all sisters that have earned the IASaward for 2007-08. All winners will be listed on thenational web site.CHAPTER EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (CEP)Gold Seal – Nu, Alpha ZetaSilver Seal – Gamma, Omicron, Rho, Phi, Alpha GammaBronze Seal – Alpha Alpha, Alpha DeltaOUTSTANDING OFFICERSPresident – Nu, Alpha Alpha, Alpha GammaVice President – Alpha Alpha, Alpha GammaService Officer – Nu, Alpha Alpha, Alpha GammaMembership Officer – Gamma, Nu, Alpha Gamma,Alpha DeltaSecretary – Nu, Alpha GammaTreasurer – Gamma, NuOTHER AWARDS2008 National Scholarship Recipient – Natalie CroweEarly Registration Raffle Winner – Molly FlageolleVIP Alumnae Raffle Winners – Lisa Bell Guest andSarah VanDykeALUMNAE SOCIETY INDUCTEESElizabeth Anderson – Topaz SocietyShayna Morris – Topaz SocietyAnita Thibodeaux – Topaz SocietyCHAPTER AWARDSNational Membership Award– DeltaNational Travel Award (Active) – Alpha ZetaNational Web site Award– PsiNational Scrapbook Award– Alpha DeltaALUMNAE AWARDSAlumnae Service Award–Karin CoulterAlumnae Travel Award–Elizabeth Anderson4 Chevron y Fall 2008
National News2007-2008 SERVICE AWARDSby Elizabeth Anderson, National Awards ChairOmega Phi Alpha has had an incredible, service-filled year. All of our chapters are really living up to the cardinal principles ofFriendship, Leadership and Service in amazing ways and I was blown away by the wonderful service projects that were submittedby chapters for the 2007-2008 Service Awards. The Awards Committee had a difficult time in selecting winners fromthe many candidates, but we did find some chapters that stood out in the six areas of service.Service to the University Community: Alpha Gamma ChapterThe sisters of Alpha Gamma Chapter put out flags to represent the number of people who lost their lives in 9/11 and handedout red, white, and blue ribbons to everyone on campus. The chapter worked with the Firemen’s Society on the OSU campusto help them achieve their goal with success. Alpha Gamma performed this project with 86% chapter participation.Service to the Community-at-Large: Omicron ChapterOmicron Chapter worked together to collect needed baby items for the Women’s Hope Medical Clinic, a local crisis pregnancycenter that provides free services to the Auburn/Opelika community. The chapter hosted a presentation of the clinic’s servicesand held a much publicized baby shower to collect donations and food. Omicron also organized games and activities for theevent with 100 percent chapter participation.Service to the Members of the Sorority: Alpha Zeta ChapterThe sisters of Alpha Zeta chapter created a sisterhood program called Teach-a-Sister, where sisters shared skills and life experiencesto help get to know one another. Sisters signed up to teach the chapter about various topics and participated in the projectsbefore Sunday chapter meetings during the fall and spring semesters. Sisters grew closer while they developed leadershipskills through teaching others. Alpha Zeta had 95 percent participation in their Teach-a-Sister program.Service to the Nations of the World: Omicron ChapterOmicron Chapter held an all day Girl Scout Badge Day where they created lesson plans for 27 different classes to teach over360 Girl Scouts from 44 different troops in the Southeast. The chapter also worked with Alpha Phi Omega to provide a freeCPR training certification course for 30 adult troop leaders. The chapter handed out over 700 Girl Scout badges to eager girlsin one day and learned valuable leadership skills in working with children with 100 percent chapter participation.President’s Project: Alpha Delta ChapterAlpha Delta Chapter held a Jump-a-Thon as a 24-hour fundraiser for their domestic violence project. Participants paid moneyto jump on a trampoline, buy T-shirts and buy tickets to play games. The chapter publicized the event by hanging sign-upsheets around campus, passing out flyers, publishing articles about the event in the university newspaper and broadcasting informationon the university radio station. $200 was raised for Safe Shelter in Savannah, GA, with 100 percent chapter participation.Permanent Project: Psi ChapterThe sisters of Psi Chapter assisted in a local Special Olympics bowling competition by helping bowlers keep track of theirscores and cheering them on during the competition. Through this activity, the Psi sisters lent a helping hand to those whoneeded it with 100 percent chapter participation.National Service Award: Omicron ChapterOmicron Chapter earned this year’s highest service award. Sisters completed more than 1,840 hours of service with 100 percentparticipation in many of their service projects. Congratulations, Omicron Chapter!Fall 2008 y Chevron 5
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