The Griffon News

The women of Alpha Gamma Delta are going to be having fun while raising money for a good cause at their fundraiser this week.
The annual Teeter-totter-a-thon will begin on Thursday Oct. 18 and continue through the night in order to raise money to the charitable foundation of their choice.

All 31 women of the Kappa Beta chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta will share the task of teeter-tottering for 24 hours continuously.
In exchange for their commitment to this cause, the ladies are collecting donations.

The donations will go directly to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation which provides for educational programs, diabetes research and sisters-in-need programs.

The mission statement of the organization is:
“The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation impacts and enriches our communities by providing essential support for education, philanthropy and leadership.”

The message that the women of Alpha Gamma Delta hope to convey to the MWSU community can best be expressed by the theme of the event, according to Lexie Humphry, Alpha Gamma Delta philanthropy coordinator.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

Each member was encouraged to raise a minimum of $50 in order to make the event’s goal of $2000 possible.

Meeting this goal will make them eligible for renewed membership in the Jewel Society, an honor designated to those who fundraise over $2000 in contributions to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation annually.

In 2006 Alpha Gamma Delta was one of 61 collegiate chapters recognized by the Jewel Society.

Individuals who donate money will be entered in a door prize drawing where they may potentially win gift certificates from various St. Joseph businesses.

Those interested in donating will have the opportunity to do so directly at the Teeter-totter-a-thon by simply stopping by. All members of Alpha Gamma Delta will continue to accept donations until Nov.4.

The Teeter-totter-a-thon will be held on the west side of Blum Student Union at Missouri Western at 10 a.m. Oct. 18.

Any individuals interested in coming out to support Alpha Gamma Delta are encouraged to do so.

The drawing will be held on the day of the Teeter-totter-thon, and winners will be notified later.