Continuing on with our Social Media Series: "A Value a Day," today we celebrate Service & Philanthropy- a cornerstone of our chapter. Zeta defines this value as a woman who gives freely her time and resources to others, seeks out opportunities to educate others on community needs, and understands her role in serving not only her sisters, but her campus and global community as well. I could not think of a better person who better embodies this role than PC ‘15 Rachel Duncan, former Philanthropy Chair and a senior who so many (like myself) look upto! Furthermore, as we spotlight Kappa chapter’s philanthropic endeavors, I want to recognize our past Philanthropy Chair Ellen Tuescher, as well as current Chair Tatum Apel for all of their hard work to ensure the many opportunities our chapter has to give back to our community. Happy Tuesday!
-Hartley Reese PC ‘17, Rituals Chairman
Tuesday: Service & Philanthropy
Rachel Duncan PC ‘15, former Philanthropy Chair:
The creed calls on Zetas to “think in terms of all mankind and our service to the world”. As zetas, we are encouraged to help others around us. Be it small acts of kindness or big charity fundraisers, there are many ways to serve mankind everyday. During my time as philanthropy chair for the Kappa chapter, I saw that this value is something closely held by all zetas. Not only do so many women have the passion to serve our cause, Breast Cancer Education and Awareness, so many members also have passions that lie elsewhere.
In our chapter alone, it is easy to see how members value service. The philanthropy team works hard year long to put on events like Big Man on Campus, the letter writing campaign, and Think Pink week. These events require hours and hours of work, raise tens of thousands of dollars, and raise an immeasurable amount of awareness for the disease. But the philanthropy team couldn’t do it alone. They form committees, asking members to sign up to help if they so choose, and I am amazed every year how many members want to get involved. From the newest members to almost graduated seniors, this participation proves that this cause is special to each member of our chapter.
I also learned that not only are our members passionate for our philanthropy, they also serve the world in innumerable other ways. Volunteering at hospitals, mentoring elementary school students, mission trips around the world, starting nonprofits on campus, service organizations, biking to Alaska to raise money for cancer, and so much more.
But this passion goes beyond the current Kappa chapter. It is something I have witnessed in ALL zetas. I had the opportunity to go to the National Convention in 2016 and talked philanthropy to Zetas and Alumni from all over the country. It was incredible to see how this value of service was something each woman had in common. I got a chance to meet survivors and learn how they were impacted by ZTA. I learned that the value of service and philanthropy is so important, because it is something all zetas can carry on forever. They can leave their collegiate lives and continue to apply it day to day. It is a common passion that unites every member.
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