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OF GAMMA PHI BETA S: " \'> IS^v mi >i- 10?T c Nc^rtDoor...4 t& dmmstie violence Creatii^ Wkuiing k Impressions ... 18 Contents Volume 96, No. 3 Deadlines Features Winter October 1 Spring January 1 Summer March 1 SisterLink . .. Gamma Phi Beta's Global Fall 1 July Resource Network travel and On the Cover Career workshops, networking opportunities, tourism assistance, mentoring� SisterLink has a new look and According to the American Medical Associa format you must see! tion, domestic violence is the single major cause of injur)' to women. Ever)' nine seconds in the United States a woman is abused by ^. Door someone who claims he loves her. Our cover The Noise Next is devoted to raising awareness of this The single major cause of injury to women, domestic violence J problem. and what you can do to help. Editors Editor: 12 why's and How's of Reference Writing Susan Hamilton Grant of lifetime references for 12737 E. Euclid Drive .j20 A privilege membership, membership Englewood, CO 80111-6445 t. help the Sororit)' to grow. Feature Editor: Phyllis Donaldson Choat Departments The Gift 2116S. 113th Ave. ,6 Omaha, NE 68144 News Collegiate A sister overcomes incredible odds through a transplant Alumnae/Collegiate News 6 surgery. Editor: Krist)'n "Wiggin Golberg Alumnae Nfws 2314 Stone Creek Lane West 1 8 for Chanhassen, MN 55317 9 Top Strategies Creating Winning Graphic Artist: Jody Toth Impressions Memorial Gifts must for Business Manager: Looking to polish your image? Networking tips? A Marjor)' Mills Shupert 22 any woman. International Headquarters In Memoriam Gamma Phi Beta (USPS 137-620). We Crescent is 20 the Bonds of Our Sisterhood published quarter!)' in Fall, Winter, Spring and 23 Expanding Summer by Ciamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 12737 Gamma Phi Beta welcomes two new chapters. E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, CO 801 1 1-6445. In Celebration Subscription price is $6.00. Produced in the U.S.A. by Maury Boyd and Associates. Periodicals postage paid at Englewood, CO and additional mailing 28 You Are What You Eat offices. Copyright 1996. (iamma Phi Beta Sorority, PACEsetters Postmaster: Send address changes to The Nutrition for women ' Crescent. Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, 12737 E, 26 Euclid Drive, Englewood. CO 801 1 1-6445. Printed in the U.S.A. Subscribers: Send changes of address, notices of marriages and deaths to Women & Health 31 Adventure of a Lifetime Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, 12737 E. Euclid Drive, 28, and on behalf of the the Collegiate Englewood, CO 801 1 1-6445. Phone: 303-799-1874. Traveling training Sorority, for Fax: 303-799-1876. Leadership Consultant program might be the opportunit)' The Mailbox you. 31 Member of the College Fraternity Editors Association Summer l?iid �V:X� �.��. you wanted help with resume writing? Interview techniques? HaveCareer advancement or negotiation skills? Then a SisterLink career workshop is Gamma Phi Beta's Resource Network Global what you need! The Southem Califomia Inter-cirs' Alumnae Council (Province 16) held a SisterLink Career Workshop March 9, 1996 with a 3- beginner and advanced track. This seminar was designed specifically for juniors, seniors m :i^V and alumnae less than five years out of school. Over sevent)' women attended and. thanks to the twenty-five Gamma Phi Beta alumnae who helped as presenters, it was an enormously successful event! The day consisted of business etiquette, resume preparation, interview techniques, career advancement and networking skills. Professional roundtables in the afternoon allowed participants to talk to alumnae about The NEW SisterLink different career fields. All participants were Program encouraged to bring a resume and during the workshops. Gamma Phi Beta human SisterLink, the career networking program of Gamma Phi Beta, has resource professionals reviewed them and been expanded! The new SisterLink combines career network services made notes on evaluation forms� a great with the hospitahty services of TranSISter and a mentoring program. By service since most people send out resumes having three programs under the SisterLink umbreUa, Gamma Phi Beta and never know what someone thinks. strengthens the resources available to the sisterhood. SisterLink enhaiicements include: � A mentoring program to enable sisters already established in a career to assist a collegian or alumna new to the profession. � Updated enrollment process and forms to encourage sisters to participate in the program. � Shortened turn-around time to receive information from International Headquarters. � Improved data, using new software. � Reduced cost of the program (now that's one you don't see often!). Today, nearly 6,500 sisters are participating (including sisters formerly The resume review table at the Southern Career in TranSISter) in the SisterLink program. The SisterLink Global Resource California Workshop. Network represents many women wiUing to share their expertise, careers and time. Following is a sample of career interests and number Upcoming Event of members enlisted in each: The New York Alumnae will be � Education 1000 City Chapter hosting their Career Roundtable over the � Art, music, media, athletics 350 summer. � Legal 75 � Medical 400 For more information contact Julee Bertsch, � Sales and marketing 700 322 W. 57th St., #32U, New York, NY 10019 � Science, math or architecture 300 engineering, or call 212-307-7633. Whether are looking for networking possibilities or you can you If you are interested in planning a SisterLink the SisterLink program with your talents, either complete the support career workshop in your area, contact Inter pull-out card in The Crescent or call International Headquarters at national Headquarters. 303-799-1874 to receive an enroOment form. The Noise Next Door I. By: Tracy Kennedy, U. of Oklahoma Coniinunity Relations Manager fiA^.^f^ Domestic Violence Intervention Services, Inc., Tulsa, OK x= he crouched in the corner, shielding herself from the verbal and ^./^ physical blows. She knew he would eventuaU)' get tired of hurt ing her and leave. Then, she'd be safe�if only for a little while. Right now, she was more concerned about the children. They had just gone to bed and she knew they could hear her screams and his yelling. She willed herself to survive this beating and vowed it would never happen again. or read This stor)- ma)' seem like something )'ou would see in the movies about in the newspaper, but for too many families, this is a stark reality. Ever)- nine .seconds in the United States a woman is abused by someone who claims he loves her. Domestic violence is not a new problem in America, but it is one that has been kept behind closed family doors for generations. As awareness of domestic violence increases, demand for services across the countn- is skyrocketing. According to the American Medical Association, domestic violence is the more than the single major cause of injur)' to women, even significant ym^^i^f^ 5 things to say to a victim reluctant to leave a violent situation* 1) I am afraid for )'our safety numbers injured in auto accidents, and staff for law Often rapes ing 2) I am afraid for the safety times, or muggings combined. The National enforcement. The VAWA abuse rears its of your children Victim Center that reports every six also provides grants to ugly head ver)' 3) It will onl)' get worse hours in the United States, a woman is increase services for vic earl)- in a relation 4) I am here for )'ou when murdered by her partner and that it is tims and their famihes. ship. Dating are to leave more for a you ready likely female to be killed by a It is easy to think that violence situation.^ 5) You desen'e better than spouse than it is for a police officer to be domestic violence or are common in this killed in the line of duty. dating violence does not both high school Even with statistics like those in hometown and amazing happen your *or is returning to a college listed above, many people believe that or on your campus. The violent situation relationships. It domestic violence does not occur in truth is that ever)'one is is estimated that their neighborhood or on their campus. touched by this terrible only 50 percent of The truth is that women are victimized tragedy. Be it through your work, school, dating violence cases are reported. at home by their partners in every city sorority or circle of friends, statistics Patterns for behavior in ftiture relation in the United States. High profile cases, show that you wUl know someone ships are established at an early age for such as O. J. Simpson's and golfer involved in a domestic violence situation. both abusers and victims. John Daly's, have shown that domestic However, there are some 'red flags" violence is and crosses widespread all to look for in a dating partner that may racial and socioeconomic levels. indicate an abusive personality. Abusers Domestic violence agencies and Every nine seconds in tlie are ver)' possessive and demanding, advocacy for battered women and their often forcing victims to account for their children as began grassroots efforts. United States a woman is whereabouts every minute of the day. These efforts have grown in recent Abusers are extremely jealous and decades and now professional services become over abused someone who upset insignificant things. are available for victims nationwide. by Low self esteem is also common in Services can include crisis intervention, abusers. Abusers often control all the shelter, courtroom advocacy and claims he loves her. finances, which makes it difficult for the counseling for the children. Some victim to have money to pay for housing programs also have transitional living and purchase other necessities when and couples' counseling. she escapes the abuse in her home.