Summer Time

All my summer classes are done as of tommorrow! aaaaaah! :D

I'm so excited to finally have a little time off to relax and really enjoy summer.Catch 22, East of Eden, and Jane Eyre have been collecting dust on my desk and will be perfect for lounging around on one of the hammock next to Bear Lake. Plus I can spend time with my lovely Gamma Phi Beta sisters. Gamma Phi Beta is a social sorority here at OU.  When I rushed last year I was really nervous that it would be like the things you watch on TV, but it has ended up being one of my best decisions. I can't imagine my life without being able to talk to my big Amera about the boys in our lives, or going on random shopping trips with Megan.

Lately we've been busy making care packages for the army. My grandbig, Emilia Allen, is our Philanthropy Chair, and one of the most amazing women I've ever met. She coordinated our annual Fundraiser, the Gamma Phiesta, which raised 10,000 to help make those care packages as well as donate to Camp Ohiyesa.

At the event, we have a taco dinner and a raffle. The raffle includes little things like Vera Bradley corkboards, to bigger things such as a 2 night stay at the Hilton. Emi has spent a lot of her time this summer research what the people would need/like in their care packages, as well as going out and buying all the items if they hadn't already been donated.

The care packages include basic things like floss, deodorant, and shaving cream. But there are also fun things for the care packages like footballs and travel pillows with the Pittsburgh Steelers logo on it. The packages also include letter writing materials, and letters that we all have written to show our appreciation for their hard work. Altogether I think there is aroun80 care packages that will be sent. It’s truly a great feeling knowing our chapter will make a difference to these guys, even if it’s just a small one. I can’t wait for them to be finished! :)

My Gamma Phi Beta Family Tree at the Phiesta <3

 

Life at OU has been pretty crazy over the past few weeks. Now that high school seniors have graduated, more and more of them are coming to orientations. On top of that Oakland University is getting a new recycling company, so i've been spending a lot of time researching Waste Management and what new things they could offer our school. Depending on what is available through their business, SOPE may participate in a nationwide competition known as Recyclmania. Over a 10-week period, schools report recycling and trash data which are then ranked according to who collects the largest amount of recyclables per capita, the largest amount of total recyclables, the least amount of trash per capita, or have the highest recycling rate.

Also, during the summer the Meadow Brook Ball Committee is starting to look into themes and entertainment. The Meadow Brook Ball is one of OU's oldest traditions. It's kinda like prom, but for college students. It's hosted at the Meadow Brook Mansion and has various activites activites such as dancing, caracature artists, henna tattoos, and a photo booth. As the treasurer, it is my job to look over old allocation forms and plan a budget. Last Sunday, we looked over some new themes, but the most popular theme so far are "Diamonds are Forever."

On top of that, Student Congress is busy getting ready for the fall. We're planning on having a 24 hour library, as well as a new cell phone app and intergrating gps systems with the Bear Bus. The Multicultural Affairs Committee is also planning a Post Secret event and a Hispanic Celebration Month.  

So much to do, so little time.