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Convention Service FeaturePURRFECT SERVICEby Andie Bowman, VP MembershipOPA sisters taking time for a group shot before volunteering at MaxFund No Kill Shelter in Denver, CO.The MaxFund No Kill Animal Shelterin downtown Denver was the site of the2008 Convention’s service project.According to the shelter’s Web site,“Max Fund is a non profit organizationfounded in 1988 that provides medicalcare for injured pets with no knownowners and finds homes for these animalsonce they have recovered.” Theshelter began after a dog named Maxwas hit by a car and saved by veterinarianBill Suro and his wife, Nanci Suro.A fish bowl with a sign that said “TheMax Fund” was put out for people todonate money to Max’s recovery. Allthe leftover money was used to beginMaxFund Shelter.Our tasks that day included playing withcats including feral and FIV positivefelines, gardening, folding laundry,cleaning, sorting and helping the shelter’sstaff prepare for a large adoptionevent they were hosting the next day.Here is what some of the participantssaid about the project:"I liked that it was a hands-on projectand we actually got to play with the animals,"said Mandi Humphrey, Epsilonactive."There were so many different opportunitiesfor us to help in that one place,and we could really see the impact ourwork had at the end of the day,” saidLiz New, Alpha Zeta alumna."Volunteering at the animal shelter wasa wonderful experience,” said LauraDegling, Alpha Alpha active."I loved the project for two reasons.First, it was different than any project Ihad ever participated in. Second, it wasone of those projects I saw that of beingthere made a difference,” commentedNicki Kozub, Epsilon alumna.When asked about working with OmegaPhi Alpha, Matt Adams, shelter volunteercoordinator, said: “We loved yourgroup; they did great! I know the staffreported that it was a crazy day, but theywere able to accomplish a lot of greatwork. I came in kind of late, and wasgiving some of my other volunteers atour and kept commenting ‘Oh look, thelaundry is all complete, that almostnever happens.’ and ‘Wow, all the dishesare clean, that almost never happens.’So we were happy to have such a greatgroup of girls.”The service spirit of OPA seemed tohave quite the effect on those aroundthe volunteers. John, one of the busdrivers, decided he wanted to adopt adog while he was at the shelter withOPA. He called his wife and had hisfamily come meet the potential newmember of their family. On the bus ridehome John said, “Every time I look atthis dog I will think about the OmegaPhi Alpha girls.”If hearing about MaxFund has had asimilar effect on you then visit:http://www.maxfund.org/index.htm.The Web site features more information,a way to make donations or receive thee-newsletter and an online store whichfeatures some great items for pet owners.John, one of theconvention busdrivers, decided hewanted to adopt adog while he was atthe shelter with OPA8 Chevron y Fall 2008
Convention Service FeatureStephanie Tomlinson (AA) left; MechelleKirts (Upsilon) middle and RochquandraWalker (Upsilon) right folding laundry asit comes fresh out of the dryer.Jessica Dougherty (Nu) on the right andStephanie Tomlinson (Alpha Alpha) onthe left are cleaning filters.Heather Johnson (AZ) top left; AmyMoore (AZ) top right; Michaela Fowler(AG) bottom left; and Vivian Aparicio(Omicron) bottom right are spendingtime with the feral cats.Stephanie Hixson (Epsilon) is sortingdog leashes by length.EXPANSIONSOmega Phi Alpha is broadening its scope by expanding to the University of South Carolina - Aiken, the University of CentralFlorida, the University of Texas at Dallas and possibly Florida Gulf Coast University, according to Expansions Vice PresidentAnita Thibodeaux.Anita invites you the opportunity to be involved. "In doing so, you could set the stage for philanthropic efforts in your communityfor years to come. Expansions volunteers can attend campus recruiting events, conduct training, serve as big sisters, facilitatea facet of a colony retreat, and join in the celebration when the colonists are activated. I encourage you to play an active role inthis exciting, historic endeavor – chartering new chapters of OPhiA," Anita said.Fall 2008 y Chevron 9
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