Food and Philanthropies Storm Greek-Row

Four Greek chapters held philanthropy events in one week to raise money for national organizations.

            Delta Tau Delta and Chi Omega started off the fundraising with a bang at the annual “Delt Dive” on Sunday, October 19. Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Omicron Pi hosted their events on the 21st, and Gamma Phi Beta rounded out the week with a chili cook-off on Wednesday, October 22.

            The money raised from these events will go to various organizations and causes like the Make A Wish Foundation (Delt Dive), United Way of Norman (Gamma Phi Beta), the Arthritis Foundation (Alpha Omicron Pi) and awareness for domestic violence (Alpha Chi Omega). The chapters will announce their grand totals as they receive their final checks and donations, but any amount is sure to help.

            Students came out in waves to enjoy barbecue, pies, chili and the company of their fellow students while giving their time and a small amount of money to causes that many find generous.

            “I love the chili cook-off so much because it’s a great and fun way for my sisters and I to bond with each other while supporting such a good and helpful cause,” said senior Gamma Phi Beta member Lindsay Malbec.

            Gamma Phi brought in the Oklahoma basketball team to judge the chili cook-off, a fun and favorite tradition that students anticipate each year.

            “The basketball team enjoys judging and being around the student body. One of my favorite parts of the chili cook-off is hanging out with the team,” said Malbec.

            The Alpha Omicron Pi barbecue gives money toward the Arthritis Foundation, and this year they had a miracle family attend the event. A miracle family is a family that has been affected by a disease and needs help. AOII graciously opened their house to a special family.

            “I thought the BBQ was a lot of fun! Between the live DJ and photo booth it’s hard to choose what I enjoyed the most, but I’d say meeting our miracle family because it was just and unforgettable experience,” said Sophomore AOII Shania Tari.

            “Have a Pie at Alpha Chi” brought together the fun of music and prizes with pies. There were all flavors of pies, chocolate, apple, cherry and many more. Along with the tasty treats, there were raffle drawings for prizes that attendees could win.

            There are more Greek philanthropies coming up. Go to http://www.ou.edu/content/studentlife/get_involved/fssl/panhellenic/calendar.html for more information.