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OF GAMMA PHI BETA "*! '5. .No. t)i,' ^ ^' r \ #� IV T 'k Goinc Greek Rush '96 -.�i' *^- '^i ./. \iJ ,,,, 4?� A J^t^^ r? i.'*^^' Ideas on Issues VISION: Make It Happen By Linda DanielJohnson (Vanderbilt), Collegiate Vice President ' amma Phi Beta's who participate. This past year their chapter. Vision�Make It Happen" was we installed our Zeta Delta These chapters G the theme for Leadership Chapter at Southeast Missouri are then moni Training School 1995. Intemational Offi State University in Cape tored closely by cers, collegians and advisors gathered at Girardeau, and pledged colonies Intemational the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis at Duquesne University in Pitts Headquarters for leadership training and an opportunity burgh, Pennsylvania and Kent staff and to share in making the Sorority's vision a State University in Kent, Ohio. Intemational reality. Next year's plans include reor Officers to The collegiate department created a ganizing our Beta Chapter at insure follow plan for the biennium that enhances the the University of Michigan in through. Sorority's goals established at the Future Ann Arbor and our Gamma Phi Intemational Visions meeting last fall. The mission of Chapter at Auburn University Rush Consul the is to effect collegiate department posi in Auburn, Alabama. Undoubt tants (IRCs) are tive student development on an individual edly, the spring of 1996 will another form and chapter level while forming the foun bring more attractive opportu of assistance dation for lifetime commitment to Gamma nities for growth. For more provided to Phi Beta. "Student development" implies information on Extension see both new and that is to be as a desire- growth pursued page 25. challenged chapters. (See article on page able psychological, educational and moral 28.) end. Collegiate Leadership Consultants Increasing Membership (CLCs) are also trained extensively in The are: collegiate department goals Achieving grovvth by improving rush successful rush practices and are an � To and provide adequate appropriate results is equally important. Membership excellent resource for chapters during TRAINING for all members of the recruitment in 1995 requires collegiate their visits. On the local level, experience collegiate department. chapters and college panhellenics to be shows that well-trained, experienced msh � To further our mission with creative. While enrollments are quality, college advisors and access to many references COMMUNICATIONS. pertinent holding steady or beginning to increase, before msh are both cmcial components � To the GROWTH support Sorority's interest in Greek organizations continues of success. objectives. to decline. Survival depends on our ability Gamma Phi Beta is fortunate to have � To continue to evaluate the to and create grow a renewed interest many qualified women helping our STRUCTURE for our from department's today's college students in Greek Sorority to grow. But there is always more needs. changing organizations, and Gamma Phi Beta in to be done. References are needed to particular. introduce women to Gamma Phi Beta. A Membership Department has been If live close to a Growth you collegiate chapter, Supporting created within the volunteer structure to you may help with refreshments, count Gamma Phi Beta's vision includes 15% all manage aspects of the growth of our votes, or consult on conversation or in the next five To achieve and growth years. Sorority�collegiate alumnae exten entertainment. If you have information or that growth the must add new, sion and as Sorority membership recruitment well contacts at colleges or universities without successful increase the number chapters; as formal and informal rushing programs. Gamma Phi Beta chapters, please contact of and chapters pledging quota reaching the Director of Extension through and reduce the number of total; chapters Intemational Headquarters. lost due to Reducing Chapter declining membership. Closings Gamma Phi Beta's vision and goals are Gamma Phi is piloting an intemational not just for staff, Intemational and chapter assistance program where chapters at risk officers to understand. Our vision will Adding New Chapters are helped to assess their chapter's current become a reality when EVERY member successful Growing by adding new, environment, given guidance with setting accepts the responsibility to share the is an chapters exciting experience for all goals and creating action plans to improve vision and "Make It Happen!" 2 Summer I995._ Contents Volume 95, No. 3 Departments Features Ideas on Issues 2 "How Could Anyone Kill Hundreds of News Collegiate 14 Innocent People?" Alumnae News l6 Beta Omicron sisters describe their experience of aiding rescue PACEsetters 18 workers in the aftermath of the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma In IIKE 20 City. In Memoriam 22 Memorial Gifts 23 Go Greek: Reference Guidelines In Celebration 24 Alumnae and collegians may assist Gamma Phi Beta in member ship recruitment by referring potential new members to collegiate chapters for Rush 1995-96. Deadlines Fall July 1 � Winter October 1 Extension: Gamma Phi Beta ^Making the Difference Spring January 1 The Extension department shows off their new look and Summer April 1 announces exciting plans for this fall. 25 On the Cover Convention Resolution Changes Gamma Phi Beta would like to thank Radlund, of Rad- Corey Gamma Phi's Election Process lund and Associates in Madison, Wisconsin for graciously After an ad hoc committee studied the nomination and supplying us with our cover photograph. Sorority's election process and presented their fmdings to the 1994 Convention body, changes to the bylaws and rules and procedures were made. Editors 26 E. Euclid Editor: Stephanie Hearn, 12737 Drive, International Rush Consultants: Englewood, CO 80111-6445 Working with Chapters to Achieve Donaldson Feature Editor: Phyllis Choat, Rush Success 2116 S. 113th Ave., Omaha, NE 68144 IRCs work with collegians to help chapters be successful in reaching News Editor: Kristyn Wiggin Golberg, Alumnae/Collegiate quota and total. #2 Desert Willow, Littleton, CO 80127 28 Graphic Artist: Jody Toth Business Manager: Marjory Mills Shupert, International Headquarters Gamma Phi Beta USPS 1 37-620. The Crescent is published quarterly in FaU, Winter, Spring and Summer by Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, CO 801 1 1-6445. Subscription price is $6.00. Produced in the U.S.A. by Maury Boyd and Associates. Second class postage paid at Englewood, CO and additional mailing offices. Copyright 1995, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Crescent, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, 12737 E. 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 Gamma Phi Beta Member of the College Fraternity Editors Association Sorority, 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, CO 801 1 1-6445. Phone: 303-799-1874. Fax: 303-799-1876. The Crescent 3 0^^'^ t"-. My � ^nn^ I "How Could Anyone Kill Hundreds of Innocent People?" Things like this are not supposed to happen here� Oklahoma�what the media is calling 'America's Heartland." ^^ '\V. w if �� ?�^:-> t.:-.^i>,... ByJana Nobles (Oklahoma City) already in class�just beginning a normal A small "city" was set up in the conven day�when the ground shook. This was tion center downtown to provide shelter April 19, 1995. We were a strange feeling. We don't have earth for those workers from across the country. living in our own little collegiate world quakes in Oklahoma. Beds and meals were provided for these at Oklahoma Cit>' University, located As the next few days passed, we people who were away from their homes approximately one mile from downtown watched the continuous television cover and families working tirelessly to help the Oklahoma City. Our Spring formal was age of the tragedy�the bombing of the fed devastated people of Oklahoma City. two days away and fmals were looming eral building in downtown Oklahoma City. Everything they needed was donated with beyond that. We cheered local rescue crews working heartfelt thanks from the people of hand in hand around the clock with res Oklahoma. 9:02 a.ni. some of us were walk cuers from all over the coimtry as they The sisters of Beta Omicron Chapter ing across campus and some of us were hoped to fmd someone alive in the rubble. wanted to do something to help. Some of 4 Summer 1995 in the early hours from midnight on when the adult, working population had to be home with their families, resting for their regular jobs. We were immediately put to work. We were moved by the visible apprecia tion from the people of Oklahoma City. Material items were donated to make the rescue workers more comfortable�food, toiletries, new clothes. A TV was set up so the workers could watch movies on their breaks. People came and offered what they do best. Barbers were there to give haircuts; therapists were available to massage their tired muscles; others took their dirty clothes and laundered them. School children sent box after box of cards and letters thanking these people for their help. They made laminated place- mats for the tables where they ate. The cards and letters were piled everywhere for them to read when they were able to take a break. Signs were taped to the walls that read, "Thank you from the people of " Oklahoma City! We were so glad that we had volun teered to do our part. Some of us were assigned the task of helping to prepare and serve breakfast for the workers. We broke eggs� 135 dozen of them! We prepared sausage, biscuits and much more. We washed dishes and helped clean up. Some of us helped in the "drug store," passing out shampoo, toothpaste and other items. We worked hard, but it felt good. We left early in the morning to get a few hours of sleep before class, feeling that we had per haps contributed something.