File - Omega Phi Alpha at the University of Florida!
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File - Omega Phi Alpha at the University of Florida!
1 2 Alpha Omicron Chapter May 2016 Omega Phi Alpha Today’s Friends, Tomorrow’s Leaders, Forever in Service Spring Semester Comes to an End Over 1,060 Community Service Hours! As the Spring Semester comes to an end, OPhiA sisters celebrated their hard work at our Banquet on April 21st (photo above). Collectively, our organization was able to assist our community with over 1,060 hours this semester! During Banquet, Alison Ray received the “Service Award”, and Abbie Dorwart received the “Trailblazer Award” Both Alison and Abbie are founding mothers. Continued on 4 New Exec Board Graduating Sisters Service in Review Meet our 2016-2017 Executive Board! Our sisters are off to their next adventure, from travelling to Kenya to starting grad school Some of our favorite service events this semester Page 2 Page 3 Volume 1 - Issue 1 Page 5 ; May 2016 Our New Executive Board President Lucia Pradas–Bergnes Alpha Class “I’m excited to help OPhiA make a bigger mark on campus and widen our reach for service events.” Vice President Anetmarie Valdes Service Director Emily Bonasia Sisterhood Marissa Remedios Treasurer Riley Waggle Volume 1 - Issue 1 Membership Director Rachel Swain Secretary Kelsey Pecenka 2 1 2 ; May 2016 Graduating Sisters We will greatly miss these amazing ladies! We have no doubt that our sisters are going to do amazing things! Their next adventure awaits! Name – Next Adventure (as pictured, top row left to right) (bottom row left to right) Astrid Leonardo – FAU Pre-Med & Internship Jordan King – W. Coast, Grad Public Health Devyn Woolsey – Masters International Bus. Mykhue Nguyen – Grad. Columbia University Brianna Tringali – UF Masters Elementary Edu. Abbie Dorwart – Des Moines, IA Mariana Martinez – Baylor U. Public Health Kristen Oliff – Medical School Emma Gregory – UF Law School Olivia Phillips – Law School Penn State Katherine Lehman – Job in Tampa/ St. Pete Elizabeth Rubio – Research, Masters, Ph.D. Ashley Reichenbach – Travel/Nonprofit Org. Divyakshi Solanki – California & Europe Maria Chiriboga – Miami, Psych Doctorate Jenna Froug – Licensed Clinical Social Work Gemma Horn – Financial Planning Asst. (Not Pictured) Megan Brewster – Internship/Grad School Sabrina Heck – Villanova Law School Jessica Gunson – Kenya, study Baboons Casey Leopold – Graduate School Volume 1 - Issue 1 3 ; May 2016 Editor: “Reflecting on your time as President, what has been your favorite ‘thing’ about OPhiA?” Devyn Woolsey: “I think becoming really close with eboard and all of the memories we have made.” E: “What’s your next adventure?” DW: “I’m travelling over the summer, then I’ll be in grad school at UF in the fall for International Business (don’t worry, I’m going to show up to stuff) and after that I have no idea. I have 35 different career options that will help destroy the patriarchy.” E: “Do you have any advice for Lucia?” DW: “Try to plan things far in advance, but something will always go wrong and you just have to go with it.” “I was so surprised to win the Trailblazer Award because we’re all trailblazers! But really it just shows me how far we’ve come as an organization. We’ve gone from 20 girls planning six service projects in a year to more than 60 active members doing service every week and that is so amazing to see. We all do incredible things every day and I’m happy I was there to help it begin.” – Abbie Dorwart “It was an honor to receive the Service Award this semester! From Dance Marathon to volunteering with Best Buddies, I really enjoyed the diverse service opportunities we participated in this semester. I’m excited to see what we can accomplish in the next school year!” – Alison Ray Volume 1 - Issue 1 4 3 ; May 2016 “This spring we donated 1,066 service hours across a wide variety of projects. To me, this means we’re fulfilling our purpose as a group and trying to make tangible differences in our community. Service is about doing what you can for others. We exist as an organization to do good and we will only do more as we grow!” –Abbie Dorwart (Current Service Director) MLK Day of Service Earth Day Campus Clean Up Jordan K. Amy L. Jessica Z. Kelsey P. Molly B. Brianna T. Maria M. Jessica Z. Ally J. Johanna B. Maria C. Megan T. Best Buddy Easter Egg Hunt Volume 1 - Issue 1 5 ; May 2016 Ronald McDonald House Dinner Mental Health Tabling Amy L. Marissa R. Marisa K. Ally J. Payton H. Lauren B. Marina T. Sam C. Kristen O. Johanna B. “It was an honor to have been involved with Dance Marathon this year by not only being a dancer, but a delegate as well. Being a delegate for OPhiA allowed me to work closely with DM and our Miracle Family, which really showed how much of a difference Dance Marathon makes in every single kid’s life. The money raised by DM is what allows the children hospitalized to simply be children, despite all of the medical procedures they undergo. It’s what may also help find a cure to a particular childhood illness someday. DM weekend was the best way possible to wrap up an entire year of hard work. It was also humbling to hear Miracle Families share their stories during the event. As they mentioned, every single penny makes a difference and I am glad to say that 2,434,315.18 miracles were because of DM 2016. Each dollar earned not only impacts the lives of patients currently, but also for the rest of their lives. Patients now have the opportunity to live life and do incredible things. Being on my feet for 26.2 hours was the best experience of my life. We danced through the night for every single kid that battles a childhood illness. We stood for a better future, for hope, and to make miracles. It just took one inspiring moment to change my life forever. It was my absolute pleasure to have been a delegate and dancer this year. I already can’t wait for DM 2017! As always, FTK (For The Kids)” – Anetmarie Valdes Volume 1 - Issue 1 6 May 2016 I want to thank all of our sisters for a great semester! I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by! For those of you who don’t know, I rushed OPhiA last fall, and in this year I have become so attached to this amazing organization. I’m in awe at the impact we’re able to have, and even more amazed with all of my sisters. Our organization is so lucky to have so many talented and intelligent leaders. I want to give a special thanks to our current exec board for making it such a great year, with a special shout out to Abbie and Rachel S. I want to also congratulate our graduating sisters, we’re going to miss all of you, but the impact you’ve made on this organization is here to stay. Congratulations to our new chairs, Design – Kathleen Driscoll, Traditions – Amy Lautenschlager, ADO – Sarah Hock, Pledge Educator – Sarah Palmiotti, Fundraiser – Tess Bottenhorn, and I’m excited to be your PR chair. Our new Standards Board will be in good hands with Molly Betterton, Sarah Freeman, and Samie Eboli. Have a safe and fun summer - Christine Haworth Stay in Touch with Us Visit our website: http://omegaphialphauf.weebly.com Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OmegaPhiAlphaUF/ Follow us on Twitter @OPhiA_UF Follow us on Instagram: ophia_uf Questions? Comments? Email me at [email protected] Volume 1 - Issue 1