The Sabre

Issue date: 3/3/10 Section: News

Fellowship, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to community service are the daily themes in the lives of sorority women-from our college members to alumnae.

On Monday, March 1, these women who number in the millions celebrated International Badge Day during National Women's History Month. On that day, sorority women honored their separate and distinct Greek affiliations by wearing their badges or letters.

International Badge Day was meant to acknowledge successful women around the globe-whether they are U.S. senators or an incoming university freshmen working for humanitarian aid in far-away continents.

The National Panhellenic Conference, one of the largest and oldest women's organizations in the world, is not alone in celebrating, and acknowledging, all that women do.

Other groups, such as the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations and the National Multicultural Greek Council, celebrate in their own unique and diverse ways to recognize women.

Each group is distinct in its fraternal bonds; and each will celebrate in different ways. But all will be celebrating the diverse interests of women.

On March 1, campuses and chapters across the globe joined to celebrate achievements in science, community, government, media, literature, art, sports, medicine-and those female leaders who have had a huge impact on the development of self-respect and new opportunities for girls and young women everywhere.

Each year there are still "firsts" for women; some are recognized, some are not. It is important to pause to take a moment and reflect on all that we do in our deeds and words and recognize the milestones achieved.

Alpha Xi Delta is involved with Autism Speaks and holds fundraisers such as the Mr. Marian pageant. Alpha Xi Delta conducts 16 hours of community service per member each semester and is proud of continuing partnerships with Autism Speaks, Adopt-A-Highway and the Ronald McDonald houses of Wisconsin.

Kappa Beta Gamma is involved with the National Aids foundation and Salvation Army. Kappa Beta Gamma conducts 10 hours of community service per member each semester and is proud of continuing partnerships with the National Aids foundation, Salvation Army, Adopt-A-Highway and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Theta Phi Alpha is involved with the Glenmary Home Missioners and the House that Theta Phi Alpha built. Theta Phi Alpha conducts 10 hours of community service per member each semester and is proud of continuing partnerships with the Glenmary Home Missioners and the House that Theta Phi Alpha built.

Imagine what may happen during the next year as we continue to work together to break down barriers. Women rarely travel their paths alone. And we won't on this special day either.

Article submitted by a Marian University student.

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