FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 8, 2009
For: USU Greek Community
Date: October 8, 2009
Contact: Michon Winget
Email: michon@wingetfamily.com
Phone: 801-809-5861
Address: 777 E. 1000 N., Logan UT 84321
Greek Community Participates in Service Throughout Utah State University and Cache Valley
Contribute more service hours than USU’s Service Center
LOGAN, Utah – Members of the Greek Community at Utah State University search for respect from peers and the community through service. Each chapter serves by focusing on their philanthropies but comes together for all Greek service projects. Service varies from fundraising money for a local charity to empowering teenagers nationally through the Dove Campaign.
The Greek Community is trying to survive since a fraternity member died last November from alcohol poisoning. There has been a lot of criticism on the value of Greek life at USU causing Greek members to become more involved in showing the community what they are all about.
Last spring the Greek chapters were major proponents in Service Week. Greeks hosted many of the service projects and were active participants throughout the week in encouraging other students to become involved. The Greek Community provides more service hours than any other organization on-campus including the Service Center.
Members of the Greek community feel that they are now, “more inclusive on the campus as a whole,” said Kappa Delta Sorority member Corinna Gross. Gross said, “Many of the chapters require you to be an active member of at least one other organization or club. We want to be actively involved in not only our houses, but our school and community.”
Philanthropic work will be carried out by the Greek Community with hopes that other students and Logan citizens will be inspired to become involved in creating a better situation for others. Service week is an opportunity for the Greek Community to become more involved and show the world what they are really about.
For more information feel free to contact me,
Michon Winget
Public Relations Specialist
Email: michon@wingetfamily.com
Phone: 801-809-5861
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2 comments:
Love your angle. I had no idea the Greeks were that service-oriented! Hm...I don't know if I would bring attention to the fact one of their members died though, since you ARE their PR person...
FYI- No hyphen necessary in the word throughout.
Also, should the "Dove Campaign" be capitalized? I have no idea what it is...just speculating.
This was a great piece! I especially liked your stat regarding the Service Center that is so interesting. I hope a story comes from this and the Greeks get a little more respect. Great job!
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