Our Community Service By: Taylor Byrd, Kaylane Fowler & Kendall Fowler

What is Service Learning? Service-learning is a method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service, frequently youth service, throughout the community.

Community Service America’s Second Harvest Food Bank America Cancer Society Children’s Miracle Network

Children’s Miracle Network is Phi Mu's primary philanthropy focus. Some 160 children's hospitals nationwide benefit from collegiate and alumnae chapter fund-raising events yearly. All monies raised stay in the local community for patient care, new equipment and research into children's diseases, illnesses, and injuries. We donate all of our money to Shand’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Since 1986, Phi Mus have raised almost $4 million.

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Lending a Hand As a Phi Mu sorority, we do not only raise money for Children’s Miracle Network but we also devote our time to the children and actually get to see where our money is going. As a Phi Mu sorority, we do not only raise money for Children’s Miracle Network but we also devote our time to the children and actually get to see where our money is going. In August of 2007, we took a trip to Gainesville, Florida and visited Shand’s Hospital. We were able to visit with the children and give them hats we made during recruitment In August of 2007, we took a trip to Gainesville, Florida and visited Shand’s Hospital. We were able to visit with the children and give them hats we made during recruitment.

Volleyball Tournament This year Kappa Beta Chapter held their fourth annual Volleyball Tournament and raised over $10,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network!

How we raised the $$ Each Phi Mu lady was expected to raise $100. We went to businesses throughout the community and asked for sponsorship to help raise money. Refreshments were also sold at the tournament to help raise more money.

Different tasks throughout the day! Directing people to the parking area Directing people to the parking area Assisting with trash pick-up after every game Assisting with trash pick-up after every game Getting the volleyball teams registered and ready to play on time Getting the volleyball teams registered and ready to play on time Making sure that the teams had plenty of water and food before and after their games Making sure that the teams had plenty of water and food before and after their games

…taking a break from the strenuous work.

Kendall directing traffic inside due to the weather.

Kaylane passing out our Phi Mu Tee’s

Hydration is very important!

*Snap Shots*

Refreshments anyone?

Our Reflection After seeing the children at Shand’s hospital we were motivated to raise as much money as we possibly could. Children’s Miracle Network really opened our eyes and makes us appreciate what we have. We are also grateful to be in such a wonderful organization that is more than willing to go out of its way to help children in need.

Relay for Life

All Greek Organizations work towards the same goals!!

Our Reflection Relay for Life meant a lot to us this year because two of our teachers have actually gone through and survived cancer in the past two years. This made us want to go out and support the cause even more!

What we learned We have learned to never take anything for granted! We also learned how to work in different environments and support our local non-profit organizations.

You’re probably wondering why we brought Oatmeal Cookies….. Oatmeal may actually reduce chances for certain cancers! Also: it helps to reduce high blood pressure, reduces the risk to two types of diabetes, helps control weight, and reduces the risk for heart disease!!!! AND THEY ARE YUMMY!!!! Compliments of Kaylane