Oaties, what are you up to?
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JOIN US FOR GRAND COUNCIL IN 2012
Gamma Chapter has committed to hosting the Grand Council in 2012. Members have already jump-started their fundraising efforts. They held a PB&J night; pizza, beer, and jokes party; and OTS night at Mongolian BBQ. Additionally, they have lots of new merchandise for sale!
FALL PHILANTHROPY REPORT
Gamma Chapter focused on community service this fall by collecting yogurt lids for Yoplait's Save Lids to Save Lives campaign. Members are aspiring to surpass last years collection efforts, which resulted in $100 worth of lids. Around the holidays, members set up a Salvation Army Angel Tree in the vet school lounge. They committed to fulfilling 75 gift tickets and encouraged participation from other vet school students, faculty, and staff.
FALL SOCIAL REVIEW
Somehow, members also found time to have fun. Gamma Chapter hosted a highlighter party early in the semester, allowing new members to meet other members. In October, the chapter held its eighth annual Ox Roast, which included food, live music, and college football on the big screen TV. In November, members were invited to an important presentation at the chapter house with showcased the progress of the house renovations. After the presentation, the chapter held a tailgate for the Ohio State vs. Indiana college-football game. Finally, members also mustered together a kickball team. Unfortunately, they will have to step up their game to make playoffs next year.
Theta Chapter Updates
SPRING PHILANTHROPY REVIEW
In addition to chapter events like the senior sale and Easter costume party (planned and executed by the pledges), Theta Chapter packed the spring semester full of philanthropy events. Event Wednesday, Theta members accompanied their four-legged friends to the Clark-Lindsey Retirement Community; both people and pets brought comfort to the community members with their company.
Theta Chapter participated in the annual Boy Scot Day at the veterinary teaching hospital, helping 20 to 30 Boy Scouts earn their veterinary medicine badges. Theta members led sessions on parasitology, imaging, surgery preparation, and physical exams. Additionally, Theta Chapter helped another 20 to 30 Boy Scouts earn their dog care badges at the event, focusing on dog history, husbandry, handling, and general care.
Theta Chapter organized its annual "Pet Wash" day, historically one of its most successful fundraisers. Theta Chapter raised $641.55 for the Champaign County Humane Society; it also earned $115 in tips for its own coffers.
Delta Chapter Updates
UPCOMING ANNUAL ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT
Every fall, Delta Chapter holds an alumni golf tournament (nine holes and dinner)! If you wish to attend, contact Nick Buchok at nbuchok@uoguelph.ca.
UPCOMING ANNUAL ALUMNI HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Every January, Delta Chapter holds an alumni hockey tournament. If you wish to join us, please contact Ryan Appleby at rappleby@uoguelph.ca.
UPCOMING ANNUAL WINE AND CHEESE
Every year (usually in February), we hold a Wine and Cheese party with OVC faculty and clinicians. Contact Rebecca Sterns at rsterns@uoguelph.ca
FIRST OTS DOG JOB
March 27, 2011
The Delta Chapter held its first 5K/2K fun run, where participants were encouraged to bring their dogs along for the fun. Our first year was a success, despite the cold and snow, with 87 runners and 75 dogs! We raised over $1,600 for the Ontario Veterinary College Pet Trust Fund. We are hoping to make this an annual event, and our goal for next year is $3,000.
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
December 2010
Every December, Delta Chapter hold the Change for Change initiative. Using the natural competitive nature of veterinary students, we hold a competition between the four classes, as well as the faculty and staff, to see who can raise the most change in two weeks for the Toronto Sick Kids Hospital toy fund (we purchase gifts for children spending Christmas in the hospital). This past year, we raised over $700; the Class of 2012 won the competition for the third consecutive year.
"MOVEMBER"
November 2010
OTS members have been big participants in the "Movember" initiative the past two years, with most of the boys growing mustaches during the month of November and fundraising for prostate cancer research. They are all really good sports and maintain the mustaches through our White Carnation Ball (November), all the way until the Delta Chapter Christmas party and awards ceremony.
Beta Chapter Updates
MISSTER CORNELL 2011
This spring, the lovely "ladies" of the Beta Chapter at Cornell competed for for the title of "Misster Cornell." Julia Miller '12 acted as emcee for the pageant, and Michael Robinson '13 took first place. The pageant raised $3,300, for the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes. The picture to the right includes the winners with the rest of the contestants.
BLOOD DRIVE
On February 15, the Beta Chapter held a blood drive that attracted 38 donors. Beta Chapter plans another blood drive for April 29, 2011 (allowing time for donors from the February blood drive to recover and become repeat donors).
GRAND COUNCIL 2011 FUNDRAISER
This past fall (2010), the Beta Chapter held a Gertrude Hawk Chocolates fundraiser sale to help raise funds for the Grand Council 2011, which they will be hosting in Ithaca, New York, October 21-23, 2011. The sale was very successful, and the chapter intends to use it again this spring to continue raising money for the Grand Council
NIGHT AT THE OSCARS CHARITY BALL
During its annual charity ball, Beta Chapter raised $800 for the Tompkins County SPCA.
Zeta Chapter Updates
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISER
The Zetas held their annual conference April 8-9, in conjunction with the end of their work for the Heifer International Fundraiser. Zetas collected donations to help third-world countries acquire livestock to provide a source of family income and develop community resources. For more information about the project, visit the Heifer International website.
For information on the Zeta Chapter Annual Conference in April, visit the Calendar of Events page.
DOG PARK CLEAN UP
On March 20, 2011, the Zeta Chapter at Auburn University held a dog-park clean up event. At the event, and featured in this photo, were Megan Allred, Alexis King, Emily Yunker, Charlene Siza, and Suzanne Truesdell.
VALENTINE'S DAY ROSE SALE
February 14, 2011
The Zeta’s Valentine's Day Rose Sale was held at the college of veterinary medicine. The chapter purchased 200 roses, sold around 175 of them, and made a $170 profit, which goes to the club. The chapter is planning another flower sale at graduation, on May 10, 2011.
WHITE CARNATION BALL
February 5, 2011
Over 50 people attended the White Carnation Ball at the Zeta Chapter OTS house. With plenty of food, drinks, and dancing, it was a blast and everyone had fun! Alumna Dr. Allison Stewart attended, as well as alumni contact Sharon Bailey and her husband.
Oaties in the News
OTS HOLIDAY PROJECT SPURS GENEROSITY
"Omega Tau Sigma (OTS) developed a community service project for the holiday season, designed to involve the College of Veterinary Medicine community and make a positive impact on the lives of families in need. Community service chairs Ashlie Saffire and Jordan Vitt, third year veterinary students, selected the Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree program. This program collects toys for children of families who cannot afford to purchase them. The toys are chosen in advance by the children. Eligible families around Columbus sign up for the program, and their gift requests are then distributed to various 'Angel Trees' around [the] city, sponsored by other charitable organizations."
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