A Publication of Lambda Sigma National

President’s Message

t doesn’t seem possible that it is almost three months since our chapter presidents and representa- Fall 2019 I tives met in to experience first-hand the Lambda Sigma principles of scholarship, leadership, fel- lowship and service. I hope that what they learned over Inside this issue that weekend has carried over in their work with their chapters and that you are having a great year so far! Centennial Celebration Page 2 A highlight for me was the presentation by Marjy Stag- meier about Star-C, the charity she founded to work with at risk-students. What an inspiration for all of us to see John Hauser, National Presidents’ the impact that one person can have when she sees a National President Leadership Conference need and acts on it. If you have not visited her website, Page 3 www.star-c.org, prepare to be impressed and motivated! We had a lot of fun and, I hope, learned a great deal over the weekend. We also got Scholarship Recipients some business done. In addition to electing Tyler Henson as President-Elect and re- Page 4 electing Courtney Walters as Recording Secretary, we also welcome Reese Dunn as the student-elected representative to the board. Our second “Advisors’ College” was also Conference Awards held in conjunction with the conference and proved to be helpful to those advisors Page 6 who attended.

We also welcomed the Beta Pi chapter at Jacksonville State University in Mississippi to Student Perspectives their first National Presidents’ Leadership Conference along with their advisors. Page 8 Now that you are well into the semester, I trust you are establishing your unique per- sonality as a chapter – performing service projects that have an impact on at-risk youth, Chapter Updates your institution and your community; holding fundraisers if necessary; and promoting Page 9 scholarship and leadership on your campus. You should also be doing some preliminary thinking about recruiting next year’s class Upcoming Deadlines, by getting some publicity about Lambda Sigma in the campus newspaper or other so- Chapter Roster, and cial media, participating in your campus’ activities fairs, and talking about Lambda Sig- National Board Directory ma to outstanding and motivated first year students, many of whom may be in honors Page 12 (continued on page 2) Lambda Sigma Centennial Celebration

n less than three years Lambda traditions of the national organization, Sigma will turn 100! as well as ideas and best practices of We are looking for chapters around the country. Advisors I Lambda Sigma chapters, alumni, should mark their calendars now for a logo for the and special guests will celebrate the this once-in-a lifetime event and Centennial where it all began--at the Centennial celebration! should promote it to chapter presi- Alpha Chapter at the University of dents as the time grows closer. as part of the 2022 National This is a great opportunity for bud- Presidents’ Leadership Conference ding graphic designers in your cur- over the weekend of September 16- 18, 2022. rent chapter to develop a logo which will be seen across the coun- A committee of past and present na- try. The logo should include the tional Lambda Sigma leaders is hard at name “Lambda Sigma” (or the work to make this an unforgettable Greek initials), the Centennial anni- event as we begin our second century versary (100 years), the Lambda as a national honor society. Knowing that effective advisory and student Sigma diamond shape, and the leadership is essential for strong chap- Lambda Sigma colors of blue and ters, one goal of the national board is gold in it. Entries are due Febru- to bring both the president and a facul- ary 15, 2020 and may be sent to ty/administrative advisor from every Dr. Denise Rode at dro- chapter together for this milestone [email protected]. The winning logo conference. will be featured prominently in During the conference weekend par- Lambda Sigma national publica- tions, on Centennial awards, and ticipants will hear from inspiring speak- Dr. Denise Rode on the national website. The win- ers, network with other chapter lead- Past President ers, and learn about the history and Advisor, Omicron Chapter ner will also receive a $100 prize!

President’s Message (continued from page 1) classes. While you won’t know who is dent representatives are always willing potential that you and your chapter eligible for membership until early next to help you. have to set the standard for future semester, your sharing of what Lambda chapters. Sigma stands for – and does – may And, of course, you have chapter advi- inspire a first-year student to ensure sors who can be of great help in navi- that s/he meets the eligibility require- gating the rules and regulations on ments. your campus. They may know the right person/s to call to get what you Remember that your chapter also has a need, to run interference for you and national member who is your resource the chapter, and can offer great advice person. You should have met your on how to deal with any challenges liaison at the presidents’ conference. you have. They are advisors because The board members and the chapters they like working with bright, motivat- they are responsible for are listed on ed and energetic students like you. the back page of this publication. Use them! Don’t hesitate to contact your liaison Let’s make this a memorable year for when you have questions. Your liaison you and your chapter. Our national is there to help you make the most of board joins me in wishing you the best Member of ACHS your year!! And, of course, your stu- and offering our help to realize the Since 1981

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he 2019 National Presidents’ kickoff to the night of fun led by the Tech University, who passed away in Leadership Conference was Student Representatives, Cailin and April of 2019. held in Atlanta, Georgia this Josie. We also heard from speaker T The weekend was a resounding suc- past September, with representatives Marjy Stagmeier about her charity Star- cess, with the only regret being we did from almost every chapter in attend- C over dinner. Attendees brought chil- not have enough time together. Hope- ance. In a departure from past confer- dren’s books to donate to her organi- fully our attendees went back to their ences, there was no host institution this zation. chapters with a new energy and plenty year as all activities were held at the Saturday was a marathon of learning of ideas to implement. We look for- Embassy Suites Atlanta Airport. While about rituals, service, fundraising, and ward to next year’s conference in Pitts- this presented some new challenges running a chapter. It ended in the burgh, Pennsylvania! and changes to logistics, the weekend traditional manner, with a banquet and was very successful overall. observance of the Lambda Sigma Gift Our attendees started off Friday even- of Fellowship. Our guest speaker was ing with some team-building activities, none other than Jane Price Harmon, including a very competitive game that our long-time president who is advisor involved creating a tower out of spa- for the Alpha Kappa chapter at Georgia ghetti, tape, and string. It was a great Tech. She brought inspiring words of wisdom to our attendees!

We concluded our evening with awards for the 2018-2019 Honor Chapters, Most Outstanding Chapter (Chi), Most Improved Chapter (Beta Kappa), and Outstanding Advisors (see pages 6-7). Two members of the Na- tional Board who were attending their Savannah Simons of Chi last conference as board members Chapter accepts their were honored: Dr. Denise Rode (Past awards, including 2018-2019 Building spaghetti towers President) and Josie Hadaway (Student Most Outstanding Chapter and friendships! Representative). Finally, the Jane Price Harmon Gift of Honor was awarded to the late Kevin Cuccia, long-time advi- sor to the Chi Chapter at Louisiana

National President John Departing Student Repre- Hauser presents a gift to sentative Josie Hadaway departing Past President 2019 National Presidents’ Leadership Conference Attendees from Denise Rode Page 3 National Scholarship Recipients

ongratulations to the recipients of the 2019 – Alexa Demetrios 2020 national scholarships! These individu- Slippery Rock University C als serve as great representatives of Lambda Sigma National Honor Society, and we are proud to Jane Price Harmon Scholarship recognize their many accomplishments. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their junior year of lexa is a Biology major with aspirations of college. The funding for these scholarships comes being a Physician Assistant. In Lambda Sig- from the generous donations of the Lambda Sigma A ma Alexa served as Secretary for the organi- chapters and private donors. zation, along with helping the president plan and b r a i n s t o r m . She led the Emma Boicken chapter in Northern Illinois University making blan- kets to donate John Yocca Scholarship to charities such as the mma started out as the Secretary for the R o n a l d Omicron Chapter of Lambda Sigma, but M c D o n a l d E shortly before the school’s winter break she House of Pitts- stepped up to take over the vacant position of Presi- burgh. Alexa dent. Through her leadership the organization was also walked able to accomplish a number of service and social five hours for activities over the course of the year. Emma is also Lambda Sig- involved with several other organizations on campus, ma’s team such as the Stu- during Relay dent Hospitality for Life. Association, Besides her work with Lambda Sigma, Alexa is in the Kappa Omicron Honors College at Slippery Rock University and active Nu Honor Soci- in many clubs, including the biology honor club Beta ety, and the Beta Beta, the University Programming Board, and Huskie Food the Pre-Physician Assistant Club. Through these or- Pantry Leader- ganizations she has been able to volunteer in the local ship Team. She community and better prepare for her future as a was also award- Physician Assistant. Alexa is also helping to tutor stu- ed the Kevin D. dents in Chemistry and Biology. Knight Sopho- more Leader- ship Award for her involvement Jacob Sinopoli in service and leadership roles on campus. Emma is getting her de- gree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and Pat Watt Scholarship aspires to also get a graduate degree in Business Ad- ministration. She plans to work in a Convention and acob is a Biochemistry major with a minor in Visitors’ Bureau one day and travel the world! sports coaching at Auburn University. This J past year he served as the Vice President of Philanthropy in the Pi chapter of Lambda Sigma. He Page 4 projects. This past summer he went back to his home used this position to bet- country of Haiti to start a venture that will help pro- ter the service pillar of vide cooking fuel to families living in extreme poverty. himself and those of his fellow members. He also In Lambda Sigma Darryl served as the Community served as an IMPACT pro- Service Coordinator, through which he helped create ject coordinator, Auburn a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. He also University's premier stu- took his role as a member very seriously, attending dent volunteer organiza- every meeting in addition to organizing all service tion. Over the year he projects for the chapter. His peers and advisors de- worked with IMPACT and scribe Darryl as selfless and an integral part of Lamb- Lambda Sigma to not only da Sigma’s success at Berry. give back time but also goods to the community through collections for places with unmet needs. Cammie Hopkins In addition to his involvement with Lambda Sigma Mississippi State University Jacob is very involved on campus. He serves as new member educator in his fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon, Thyrsa Amos Scholarship a member on the Interfraternity Council Cabinet, stu- dent author of the first year student seminar book Au- a m m i e burn Connections, treasurer in the Cardinal Key honor s e r v e d society, and a participant in undergraduate research. C as the After obtaining his undergraduate degree he plans on secretary for the attending medical school and working in an urban Alpha Iota Chap- area. ter of Lambda Sigma. In her position she tried Darryl Delsoin to set the exam- ple and stayed Berry College heavily involved, Emily Taylor Scholarship attending many projects and de- veloping relation- arryl is a Bio- ships with other chemistry major members. Be- D at Berry College cause of that leadership she was able to gain confi- who hopes to attend dence and found a passion for service, and she now medical school in the serves as a junior advisor to the organization. next couple of years. He has served in a variety of Cammie is involved with a number of other organi- ways already in college zation as well, including Zeta Tau Alpha, Spanish and believes the college Club, Campus Crusades for Christ, and the Interna- experience should always tional Business Society. She is majoring in Manage- go beyond just the class- ment and Spanish, with a concentration in Interna- room. He has become tional Business, and upon graduation plans to attend involved with Habitat for law school. While she is not sure what to do even- Humanity in Rome, Georgia, and he is a member of tually, Cammie wants to speak for those unable to Colleges Against Cancer. Darryl also is in the Honors do so themselves. One day she hopes to also teach Student Union at Berry and recently was named a at a university to impact student lives in the same Richards Scholar, which provides a grant for research way her professors have impacted her life. Page 5 Outstanding Chapter Award, 2018-2019 he Chi Chapter has historically In the spring their community of Ruston, been a very strong chapter of LA, was hit by a devastating tornado. In T Lambda Sigma. This year the the immediate aftermath the members of chapter continued to perform at a high Chi Chapter went out and helped where level while facing numerous obstacles that they could until organized relief efforts no chapter should have to face. began. Around the same time the group also lost their longtime advisor, Kevin Chi Chapter participated in several cam- Cuccia, who passed away unexpectedly. pus wide activities, such as the Dog Haul Chi Chapter to help new students move in to the Despite these tragedies the Chi Chapter dorms and a hurricane supply drive. As a came together to set examples of leader- chapter they helped the Boy Scouts of ship and service for all Lambda Sigma Louisiana Tech America collect food for local pantries. chapters and students at Louisiana Tech The members hosted a fall festival at a University. A perennial contender for Out- University local church, and for Valentine’s Day they standing Chapter, this year the members made cards for veterans in a retirement of Chi went above and beyond to deserve home. this recognition.

Most Improved Chapter: Beta Kappa,

Honor Chapter Requirements Honor Chapters, 2018-2019 Epsilon — In order to be considered for Zeta — Honor Chapter status, a chapter Iota — University of Mississippi must at least complete the fol- Lambda — Westminster College lowing minimum requirements: Pi — Auburn University

• Attend the National Presidents’ Chi — Louisiana Tech University Leadership Conference in the fall Alpha Zeta — Texas A & M University

• Submit bylaws by due date Alpha Eta — Penn State Behrend

• Submit at least one article to Alpha Theta — Slippery Rock University The Diamond Alpha Iota — Mississippi State University

• Submit all reports, initiate list , and Alpha Sigma — dues by their due dates Alpha Psi — University of Toledo

• Have strong, consistent attendance Alpha Omega — Westfield State University at meetings Beta Delta — Middle Tennessee State University

• Contribute at least $50 to the Beta Zeta — Pace University, NYC Campus national scholarship fund Beta Mu — Beta Xi — Page 6 Ruth Knights Outstanding Advisor Award

Dr. LaTonya Rob- LaTonya currently JSU Presidential Creative Award, Glob- serves as the Assess- al Inquiry Faculty Teaching Seminar inson-Kanonu, ment and Program Eval- Fellow, and Staff Leadership Institute uator in Academic Af- Fellow. LaTonya chartered the Beta Xi Beta Xi Chapter fairs at JSU where she chapter of Lambda Sigma and also Jackson State evaluates program ef- serves as the advisor of Alpha Lambda fectiveness to enhance Delta Honor Society. University the teaching and learn- ing experience of the LaTonya is a dedicated member of aTonya Robinson- general education pro- several professional and civic organiza- Kanonu is a native gram. LaTonya has held tions where she holds leadership posi- L Mississippian. She professional appoint- tions and serves on advisory boards. earned her B.A. with Honors ments in K-12 and high- LaTonya is a member of Zion Travelers in Speech Pathology, M.ED. in Coun- er education by serving as an educator, Baptist Church and favorite scripture in seling Student Personnel Services from counselor, instructor, practitioner, re- Philippians 4:6-7. LaTonya is married Southern Miss and ED.S. in Counseling searcher and retention coordinator. to Enebeli Kanonu and they have three Psychometry and Ph.D. in Educational children, Antonio, Enebeli II, and Leadership Higher Education from During her tenure at Jackson State she Baleigh. Jackson State. has been selected as a recipient of the

Dr. Galina Bennett, has worked with the organization for Ph.D. in Educa- the past four years and believes that if tional Leader- Beta Xi Chapter students have an opportunity be lead- ship. She is a ers early in their academic careers they wife, mother, Jackson State set the foundation for all future en- and educator. deavors. Her dedication to higher ed- She could not University ucation has led her to steer her stu- be more proud

dents into numerous opportunities for to work with alina Bennett is an academic leadership, scholarship, and service. Lambda Sigma advisor at Jackson State Uni- and the students versity and advisor to the Beta G Galina has a bachelors in Psychology, of Jackson State Xi chapter of Lambda Sigma. Galina Masters in Counseling/Psychology, and University.

Scholarship Donation Challenge

isted below are the chapters who donated to the national scholarship fund last year at levels well above the minimum requirement. These chapters challenge all other chapters to increase their current contri- L butions to benefit next year’s scholarship recipients. Remember, the minimum scholarship donation of $50 is required to be considered for Honor Chapter status. Congratulations and thank you to these chapters!

Diamond Level Gold Level Blue Level $250 or more $150 - $249 $100 - $149

Omicron Iota Alpha Eta Alpha Iota Alpha Theta Beta Delta Kappa Beta Mu Beta Zeta Alpha Sigma Page 7 the members of the home and take in the h o w Serving Abroad rich Mexican culture firsthand. The stu- proud dents were able to be a serving presence to o f pring break is typically a time the people of the home but, in the end, e a c h where college students pack up they all agree that they were the ones who o t h e r S their cars and drive to the nearest gained more from this experience than w e beach to relax amidst their busy semesters. they were able to give. were.” For some students at Gannon University, S h e “Staying in L’Arche was one of the most c o n - though, they pack up their carry-on suitcas- unique experiences that I ever had,” said es to embark on an alternative break ser- tinued with an impact statement from the Danko. “L’Arche has my heart and I will be trip, “I have never felt so loved.” vice trip (ABST) where they will serve peo- forever grateful to them for inspiring me to ple both domestically and internationally. be a better person every day.” This was a Something that we always talk about and a These students go into the experience service opportunity that allowed the stu- question that is bound to run through the ready to give their time to others, but they dents to, in the words of Danko, “see that I minds of students who come back from an ultimately gain a lot more than that. can learn a lot more from the members of ABST journey is “when can I go back?” L’Arche than they can learn from me.” That is not only a testament to the positive Lambda Sigma Honor Society members, impact of the program but also direct proof Julia Danko, Gabriella Makowiecki, and I Makowiecki explained how love was a of young people’s desire to serve others. had the opportunity to travel to Queretaro, theme of the trip. “I felt love in so many Mexico in Spring 2019 to stay in a home ways during this trip, whether it be a hug for people with disabilities, El Arca. Serving when I walk into a room, receiving a El Arca, also referred to as L’Arche, provid- homemade bracelet, a smile from a dis- Emily DeStefano ed students the opportunity to live among tance, or even reflecting with my group on Alpha Sigma Chapter

Lambda Sigma National Honor Society Mission Statement

Lambda Sigma Society, a national honor society for second year students, is dedicated to the purpose of fostering leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and service among its members as they promote the interests of the colleges and universities they represent.

would best serve the Kingdom Bible Study Ministry, which she Leading Abroad other members in a uses as an additional outlet for passion and leadership role. service. s a native of the Bahamas, the Beta In addition to diligently Lashae is an excellent example of leader- Delta chapter’s current president leading our chapter of ship because she balances school, work, a A Lashae Whyte never imagined Lambda Sigma, Lashae social life, and these other commitments, herself to have this opportunity. She is the is also Vice President of all while thriving in a completely foreign first person in her family to study abroad our school’s Caribbean environment. When asked for any addi- and describes coming to Middle Tennessee Student Association. tional information, Lashae Whyte shared State University to study her passion, She helps encourage other students to her own personal life motto: “I refuse to graphic design, as “an entire blessing.” broaden their cultural horizons as she has. steal from the world things that only I, President Lashae Whyte was initially drawn Not only is she successfully balancing these Lashae Shanique Whyte, can give.” She is to Lambda Sigma as a way to achieve her two leadership roles, but she is also creat- certainly living up to this motto by consist- greatest potential; she knew that fostering ing collaborations between the two groups. ently exceeding our expectations and add- ideals of leadership, fellowship, scholar- We have an upcoming collaboration called ing unquantifiable value to our organiza- ship, and service would serve her well in “CSA Tea Talk” where students have the tion. the future. After committing to our honors opportunity to discuss current events and society, she understood that her talents issues in a safe, productive environment. Mary Burst, Editor She is also a two-year member of the Four Beta Delta Chapter Page 8 Beta Pi’s second The Beta Pi chapter is also Beta Pi Thriving year student tail- focusing heavily on promot- gate featured food, ing our chapter on campus in Second Year fun, and games this semester to help us with specifically for sec- future recruitment. Recently, rom the moment the Beta Pi chap- ond year students. our campus had its home- ter members were given the oppor- We ate, played coming game, and with it F tunity to interview for membership giant Jenga, and came several on campus last Spring, it was clear that one of our spent time talking activities that our chapter of main goals as an organization would be to to our peers to Lambda Sigma was heavily make ourselves more known on campus learn what their involved in. We took part in and serve as a voice and resource for our wants and needs were as second year stu- a banner making contest where we de- fellow second year students. We wanted to dents at JSU. We offered an online survey signed a homecoming banner based on the gain more insight into what other second for second year students to partake in to theme that competed against other organi- year students outside of Lambda Sigma give us a better understanding of what they zations. We also participated in the home- wanted from us as representatives of them, wanted to see improvement on involving coming parade, and one of our members so we decided to hold a tailgate for second campus life. When asked what a positive represented our chapter on homecoming year students at JSU’s first home football was about being a sophomore on campus a court as a nominee for homecoming king. game. student wrote, "one positive is that you After all the hard work we spent during our know what’s going on, but there isn’t as tailgate and homecoming, we decided to much excitement.” We are hoping to cre- have a treat; we had a cookie decorating ate some new events next semester to cre- contest between members during our casu- ate excitement for our fellow classmates. al meeting in October! We are excited to The tailgate not only gave us the opportuni- begin recruiting new members in the ty to fellowship, but it gave us a platform to spring, and we can’t wait to watch our get our name on campus and spread the chapter grow and impact JSU. word about Lambda Sigma so that we will be more well known for potential new Ashleigh Crouch members. Beta Pi Chapter

There were many members of the Alvernia ronment. I Trick or Treat Night University community that volunteered to believe that help out in a variety of positions. Members we all partic- at Alvernia of the society volunteered right away to ipated in this help however they could at the trick-or- to bring joy embers of Lambda Sigma Beta treat night event. The event was a great to children Mu of Alvernia University volun- way for the members of the society to in- that need it.” M teered on Wednesday, October teract with children of the surrounding 30, at Alvernia University for the annual communities as well as serve the university. Some of the Residence Hall Association (RHA) & Na- Some Lambda Sigma Beta Mu members positions that tional Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) spoke out in regard to the event. m e m b e r s Trick or Treat Night. Children from the volunteered surrounding communities were welcomed Haley Macalush, a head of the public rela- for were into the university space for a safe night of tions committee, said, “It was a life chang- handing out trick-or-treating. ing event. I had so much fun talking to the candy, giving excited children and families. I can’t wait tours, escort- Serving underprivileged youth is the theme until next year!” Isabella Pizzo, secretary of ing children, and running subject specific for Lambda Sigma’s service this year. Alver- the society, said, “I had a good time! It was rooms. All participants had a ton of fun and nia University is located within Reading, great that we could do this for the chil- represented the club in an amazing way. Pennsylvania. Reading is a city that has a dren!” Brett Berger, treasurer of the society, All of the members that weighed in said high rate of poverty. With this, there are said, “It was good to be able to give the they can’t wait for the event to take place sadly many underprivileged youth in the local community a safe and fun Hallow- next year. area. Through Alvernia University’s RHA & een!” Maggie Arnold, head of the public NRHH, this event occurred to help allevi- relations committee, said, “It was great to ate the safety issues that accompany trick- see all of the excited children who were Nathan Snyder, Public Relations or-treating in an unsafe environment. In all, able to trick-or-treat in a fun and safe envi- Beta Mu Chapter about sixty children attended the event! Page 9 Everyone had a lot of Linked by Pink fun creating the bracelets. Some of our members even made key- or one of our s e r v i c e chains and got crea- events our fundraising committee tive by making their own intricate F came up with the idea to cre- patterns! We informed everyone ate bracelets and donate all proceeds to a about our fundraising event local charity called Linked by Pink. Linked through our Instagram page as well by Pink is a nonprofit organization in Erie, as posters that our membership Pennsylvania, which aims to increase committee designed. We sold the awareness of breast cancer bracelets from October 28 to No- and support patients and their families. This vember 1 for $1, $2, and $3, de- service event was held in October because pending on the pattern of the it is known as Breast Cancer Awareness bracelet. Within the first two days Month. of fundraising we raised about $85! Creating bracelets for Linked The executive board members, including For each bracelet we added a breast cancer by Pink was a memorable experience and myself, showed the members how to create ribbon charm that said “Hope” and the we all felt very honored to support this three different bracelet patterns during one colors for the bracelets were pink, organization. of our general membership meetings, with blue, and white – which are the colors the assistance of our advisor, Ms. Becki of breast cancer awareness, Lambda Sigma, Leonard. These included knots, braids, and the Pennsylvania State University (our Marissa Schneider, Secretary and the four knotted friendship bracelets. college). Alpha Eta Chapter Lambda Sigma National Honor Society Diversity Statement

Inherent in the purposes and ideals of Lambda Sigma Society is the understanding of the importance of diversity with- in the organization in achieving its goals. To this end, the National Executive Board of Lambda Sigma Society encour- ages its member chapters to actively pursue candidates for membership who would broaden and strengthen the local chapters by providing diverse backgrounds. This diversity within the organization should serve to enhance the poten- tial for leadership and service by acknowledging the wide range of students within the college or university and their potential to contribute to the goals of the society.

groundwork for a variety of service oppor- O n e Getting Bigger tunities to come. The biggest one is volun- thing the teering with Horizons for Homeless Chil- c h a p t e r (and Better!) dren. Horizons is an organization that puts plans to together playrooms in homeless shelters do in he Alpha Omega chapter at West- across Massachusetts and recruits volun- order to field State University has a new teers to play with the children in those c a p t u r e T look this year. With just under 50 playrooms. Some of the Lambda Sigma t h e s e members we are the biggest that we have members completed their orientation and moments been in a while. This means a lot of great are waiting anxiously for their background i s t o people with a lot of great ideas are working checks to be approved so they can volun- make a together to make an impact in their com- teer and put a smile on a child's face. L a m b d a munity. The chapter from the previous year Sigma scrapbook, which will consist of did a lot to help push Lambda Sigma for- The Alpha Omega chapter is spending a photos and descriptions from fundraising ward in terms of social media presence, great deal of time helping the community and community service events. This scrap- putting together resources, and building but they have not forgotten about the cam- book will be passed down to the following relationships for fundraisers and service pus community. The members took part in chapter and will allow them to have an projects. This year’s chapter wants to take a “Positive Post-It Project.” Each member insight into what events worked well, and that work and run with it to further ad- made a bunch of sticky notes with positive which events could be improved. It will be vance Lambda Sigma, create more connec- messages and put them up in the bath- something they can add to as well to help tions and do more for their community. rooms around campus. Just something to all of the Lambda Sigma chapters to come. cheer someone up, put a smile on their Their first couple of months have been face, or give them a boost of confidence spent on fundraisers and setting the when they need it most... something that Bridget Madden, President Lambda Sigma wants to continue to do no Elizabeth Hopkins, Historian matter what the service project. Alpha Omega Chapter Page 10 L a m b d a the opportunity to score a goal and cele- Kicking Off Service Sigma mem- brate. After the game everyone gathers bers volun- together and enjoys snow cones and snacks ver the last couple months, the teer every to properly hydrate and refuel. This gives us Alpha Iota Chapter has been Sunday at the chance for us to meet and converse O volunteering for The Outreach the local with their parents, along with getting to Program of Soccer, or TOPSoccer. This soccer fields know the children on a personal level. is a community-based training and team in Starkville placement program for young athletes with this TOPSoccer has been and will continue to with disabilities. Through TOPSoccer, play- organization. We get to form relationships be one of our most rewarding experiences ers with mental or physical disabilities have with each individual athlete and provide with Lambda Sigma. The game of soccer the opportunity to come together as a team consistent support to the kids who come. unites not only the players but the mem- and play this beautiful game in a supervised Each Lambda Sigma member is assigned to bers of the chapter, too. We are blessed to environment. one or two kids each practice. We make be able to serve these young athletes and sure that they understand all the directions motivate them to excel in the great sport of TOPSoccer is coached by Kyle Townsend, given to them by Coach Kyle and assist soccer. a senior kinesiology major at Mississippi them in the warm-ups and drills during State University who has a deep passion in practice. We then split into two teams and Reese Dunne, President working with disabled children. Several play a scrimmage. This gives every player Alpha Iota Chapter

Excellence in Graduation

Teaching Mugs Many chapters provide honor cords to their graduating seniors to be worn at graduation. If you are interested in Blue ceramic coffee mugs with the ordering these blue and gold cords, you may contact: Greek letters Lambda Sigma and “Excellence in Teaching” are availa- Schoen Trimming and Cord Co,. Inc. ble for $7.50 each. Contact Neal Edman to place your order. His con- http://www.cordsandtassels.com/product/ tact information is listed on the web- double-honor-cord/ site and on the last page of or call (212) 255-3949 The Diamond.

• Omicron Chapter members at North- to patients and their families. These Service Activities ern Illinois have stayed busy so far this bags include books, toys, and other Around the Country year and again volunteered at the care items for the children. Chicago Marathon this fall. Members • Members of the Epsilon Chapter at

ere are some ways Lambda Sig- were up at 3:30 am and worked until Allegheny participated in their school’s ma Chapters are serving their 6:00 pm on a cold but rewarding day. Make a Difference Day by going to the H campuses and communities: • Alpha Pi at Lawrence has been work- home of a local elderly couple to help ing hard to rebuild their chapter, and clean up the yard around their home. • Pi Chapter at Auburn helped students they are doing so while partnering • Beta Lambda at North Carolina Pem- deal with midterm exam stress by with the Boys and Girls Club in town. broke assisted with a local shelter passing out bubble wrap to pop. The They are also volunteering as ushers called My Refuge, where they assisted sounds of snapping bubbles could be for the school’s convocation series to with putting up clothes and storing heard all across the concourse during become more visible on campus. canned food for delivery. They also exam week! • Alpha Psi members at Toledo started held a devotion for those at the center • Members of Zeta Chapter at Musk- off quick this year, raising $600 at and helped pass out dinner to all. ingum hosted their annual Brewed their philanthropy dinner. They plan • Beta Kappa members at George Ma- Awakenings, an evening of coffee and to use this money to support children son are becoming more active after games for students on campus. They with diabetes in their community. doubling their membership from last even had a raffle for prizes, including a • Alpha Tau of Alabama has partnered year. They recently walked and vol- Keurig, on what was a very successful with the University Medical Center’s unteered at the Walk to End HIV in evening. Pediatrics Unit to provide goodie bags Washington, D.C. Page 11 Upcoming Deadlines National Board Directory January 31, 2020 Contact Person Liaison chapters are listed under the corresponding board member’s name Report on Rituals…………………………………....Megan Adukaitis Mid-Year Status Report…………………….………..Neal Edman NATIONAL PRESIDENT ADVISOR (RITUALS) John Hauser Megan Adukaitis March 1, 2020 Alvernia University (724) 456-4066 (610) 796-8225 Diamond Article #2…………………………….…..Tyler Henson [email protected] [email protected] Epsilon, Alpha Lambda, May 1, 2020 VICE-PRESIDENT Alpha Mu, Beta Lambda, Beta Pi Scholarship Application……………………….…….Ryan Upshaw Amy Fountain Mississippi State University ADVISOR (SCHOLARSHIPS) June 1, 2020 (662) 325-8938 Ryan Upshaw [email protected] The University of Mississippi President’s Report……………………………….…..Neal Edman Iota, Chi, Omega, Alpha Delta, (662) 915-7007 Advisor’s Report Beta Xi [email protected] Treasurer’s Report Alpha Omega, Beta Eta, Beta Summary Report & Initiate List EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Omicron, Beta Zeta, Beta Kappa Neal Edman Westminster College ADVISOR-AT-LARGE (724) 813-6462 Terri Mando Lambda Sigma Chapter Roster [email protected] Penn State Behrend

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Beta Zeta Pace University—NYC Campus New York, NY Beta Eta Pace University—Pleasantville Pleasantville, NY Beta Kappa George Mason University Fairfax, VA Beta Lambda University of North Carolina at Pembroke, NC Pembroke Beta Mu Alvernia University Reading, PA Visit our website at Beta Xi Jackson State University Jackson, MS Beta Omicron University of West Alabama Livingston, AL www.lambdasigma.org Beta Pi Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL