Every year, the CAHS has a Run/Walk to raise money for the organization! This year, over $81,500 was raised!
More than 650 people showed up and more than 450 dogs were part of the Run/Walk this year! The money for this event goes to more than 6,000 animals that the Capital Area Humane Society serves and cares for.
Many sponsor's were also at the event, including Wag'n Tails Pet Resort, MSU Federal Credit Union, Caraway Kennels, and The Doggy Daycare and Spa, which gave away free gift certificates for free pet grooming!
One of my friends participated in the race, and said it was so amazing to see everyone coming together for one cause, and the dogs enjoyed their extra exercise! ;)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Volunteering at CAHS!
A couple weeks ago, myself and two of my close friends from my sorority were having major withdrawals from our pets at home, and decided to make a visit to the Capital Area Humane Society in Lansing, to get our quick fix!
Although we got barbarically lost on the way there, we finally arrived at CAHS! Everyone at CAHS was so warm and welcoming! They had such an amazing, clean facility. I wasn't expecting to have as much contact and one-on-one time with the animals as we did! We got to personally interact with the cats and dogs in private rooms, and play with them in community rooms.
We'll definitely be back soon to volunteer, it was such a rewarding experience knowing that you brightened that cat or dogs day!
Although we got barbarically lost on the way there, we finally arrived at CAHS! Everyone at CAHS was so warm and welcoming! They had such an amazing, clean facility. I wasn't expecting to have as much contact and one-on-one time with the animals as we did! We got to personally interact with the cats and dogs in private rooms, and play with them in community rooms.
We'll definitely be back soon to volunteer, it was such a rewarding experience knowing that you brightened that cat or dogs day!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Erica's "Keep Friendship Alive" and "Take the Pledge" Program
In Erica's presentation, she explained a program that she MSU's Panhellenic & Interfraternity Council developed in order to end alcohol and drug related deaths at MSU. The program is influenced from Erica's "Keep Friendship Alive" program, and is called "Greeks Stay Strong: Take the Pledge"
The program educates students on the proper ways to "party smart", and keep their friends and themselves safe.
"Partying Smart" is being overall more aware when out while partying, and knowing when exactly to call 911 in case of an emergency. Erica included in her presentation that if your friend collapses, cannot be awakened by shouting or prodding, has 10 seconds between each breath, or has clammy skin or vomits unconsciously, 911 should be dialed immediately.
The program educates students on the proper ways to "party smart", and keep their friends and themselves safe.
"Partying Smart" is being overall more aware when out while partying, and knowing when exactly to call 911 in case of an emergency. Erica included in her presentation that if your friend collapses, cannot be awakened by shouting or prodding, has 10 seconds between each breath, or has clammy skin or vomits unconsciously, 911 should be dialed immediately.
Erica also included in her presentation that tragedies and deaths most often occur because college students are too afraid to call 911 because they don't want to risk getting in trouble with the law.
That should never hold anyone back from possibly saving the life of their friend, after all it is always better to be safe than sorry.
As of right now, 646 students have "Took the Pledge" by "liking" the pledge on Facebook in effort to stop alcohol and drug related deaths, and you should too!
MSU's Annual Greek Speaker
Every year, Michigan State University's Greek Community has a speaker that comes to educate all of the students that are either in sororities or fraternities on campus. In the past, the speaker's have not been known to present very intriguing or beneficial presentations, and tend to come off more as nagging lectures.
This year, it was completely different. Erica Upshaw was this year's speaker, and influenced the Greek Community in a very unique way. Erica also had a mission like most speakers, but the way she delivered her presentation was in a passionate, personal, and relatable way.
Erica told the story about her brother, Joey Upshaw, who lost his life to a night of partying. He and his fraternity brother's were experimenting with the drug, GHB, which was the drug that ended up taking Joey's life.
Erica's presentation truly impacted the Greek Community, offering many of it's members opportunities to become campus representatives in effort to further educate college students about the dangers of partying.
This year, it was completely different. Erica Upshaw was this year's speaker, and influenced the Greek Community in a very unique way. Erica also had a mission like most speakers, but the way she delivered her presentation was in a passionate, personal, and relatable way.
Erica told the story about her brother, Joey Upshaw, who lost his life to a night of partying. He and his fraternity brother's were experimenting with the drug, GHB, which was the drug that ended up taking Joey's life.
Erica's presentation truly impacted the Greek Community, offering many of it's members opportunities to become campus representatives in effort to further educate college students about the dangers of partying.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The Annual Dumpster Dilemma
For some frats, this week is, "brotherhood week", which is a week in the frats where the pledges have to complete a list full of insane/barbaric/embarrassing/sometimes illegal tasks in order to receive their "big bro".
Last year, some pledges in a frat thought it would be funny to move our huge Chi Omega dumpster in the middle of our tunnel which leads to our parking lot....so all of the girls in the house were stuck and couldn't leave the house, or get back in.
Well, of course....the same incident occurred this morning. I woke up to our house mom yelling that the "damn pledges did it again". So not only could I not drive to class, but a handful of girls had to call into work and be late for class. Try explaining to your boss that situation.
But if I do say so myself, two years in a row, clever boys, clever.
Last year, some pledges in a frat thought it would be funny to move our huge Chi Omega dumpster in the middle of our tunnel which leads to our parking lot....so all of the girls in the house were stuck and couldn't leave the house, or get back in.
Well, of course....the same incident occurred this morning. I woke up to our house mom yelling that the "damn pledges did it again". So not only could I not drive to class, but a handful of girls had to call into work and be late for class. Try explaining to your boss that situation.
But if I do say so myself, two years in a row, clever boys, clever.
Living in a Sorority House
Living in a sorority house comes along with many perks. You live with fifty of your best friends, you get to live in a beautiful house that has it's own cook, cleaning service, and house mom. But there are definitely some lessons that I have learned:
Lesson One: You DON'T have a car (if anyone asks)
Bringing your car to school seems wonderful and convenient. You can drive to class, and really go anywhere at your convenience whenever you want. But when you live in a sorority house, a girl with a car becomes a resource more valuable than anything in the world. If you bring your car to school with you, expect to be CONSTANTLY bombarded with requests for rides, or to "borrow" you're car. I learned the hard way when I let someone borrow my car, and I went out to drive to class the next morning, and my lights had been left on overnight because SOMEONE forgot to turn them off. If you want to take on an extra unpaid job as a taxi driver, definitely bring your car to your sorority house.
Lesson Two: Always Have Earplugs Handy
Sorority house are loud probably 80% of the day. From the earliest riser who gets up at the crack of dawn, to the hardest working all-nighter who goes to bed again, at the crack of dawn, there's ALWAYS someone up, ALWAYS making noise. Someone's always going out to the bars no matter what day it is, which means they are coming back the bars, at an unreasonable hour, probably be obnoxious and loud.
Lesson Three: Keep a Lock on your Closet
A lot of girls think that a bid to a sorority means access to everyone's closet. Not mine! I work hard for my money, so I can buy nice things. I don't appreciate when you return my super expensive brand-new dress filled with stains from the drinks you spilt on it while you were at the bar.
Nonetheless, I do have to admit that there is never a dull moment while living in a sorority house. What can you expect when you eat together, get ready together, study together, laugh together, basically do everything together. A year in a sorority house strengthens the bond between the chapter more than any other experience.
Lesson One: You DON'T have a car (if anyone asks)
Bringing your car to school seems wonderful and convenient. You can drive to class, and really go anywhere at your convenience whenever you want. But when you live in a sorority house, a girl with a car becomes a resource more valuable than anything in the world. If you bring your car to school with you, expect to be CONSTANTLY bombarded with requests for rides, or to "borrow" you're car. I learned the hard way when I let someone borrow my car, and I went out to drive to class the next morning, and my lights had been left on overnight because SOMEONE forgot to turn them off. If you want to take on an extra unpaid job as a taxi driver, definitely bring your car to your sorority house.
Lesson Two: Always Have Earplugs Handy
Sorority house are loud probably 80% of the day. From the earliest riser who gets up at the crack of dawn, to the hardest working all-nighter who goes to bed again, at the crack of dawn, there's ALWAYS someone up, ALWAYS making noise. Someone's always going out to the bars no matter what day it is, which means they are coming back the bars, at an unreasonable hour, probably be obnoxious and loud.
Lesson Three: Keep a Lock on your Closet
A lot of girls think that a bid to a sorority means access to everyone's closet. Not mine! I work hard for my money, so I can buy nice things. I don't appreciate when you return my super expensive brand-new dress filled with stains from the drinks you spilt on it while you were at the bar.
Nonetheless, I do have to admit that there is never a dull moment while living in a sorority house. What can you expect when you eat together, get ready together, study together, laugh together, basically do everything together. A year in a sorority house strengthens the bond between the chapter more than any other experience.
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