List of Zeta Iota Chapter Service Events

This page is dedicate to all the Service events Zeta Iota has ever had. Service events are planned by the Service Chair and the Service committee.

2011 Spring

Arc Dance

• 1 April 2011, 4:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Arc of Philadelphia

Brothers volunteered their time at the Arc of Philadelphia. Brothers served food and danced with the mentally disabled. It was a great event that allowed the brotherhood to give back to the community.

Fun Day Preparation & Donations

• 10 April 2011, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• President’s Lounge

Every year Saint Joseph’s University hosts “Fun Day,” an event that invites local elementary school students to our campus for the afternoon to participate in an array of fun activities. Our colony decided to exhibit our support for this event by volunteering as a group. We chose to set up a booth that would include fun arts and crafts activities corresponding with the “Under the Sea” theme. Half of our group decided to spilt responsibilities evenly: one group would walk around with little kids to the different booths, and the other group would work at the station we sponsor. We bought a variety of coloring books, construction paper, makers and crayons and looked forward to meeting the school children and spending a fun afternoon with them. Unfortunately, the day of the event was postponed to April 29 due to inclement weather. Members were saddened that we would have to wait to take part in “Fun Day.” However, we gathered together as a group and brought in all our arts and crafts supplies. We proceeded to decorate our booth and took great pleasure in utilizing our creative and artistic skills while talking to one another about our weekends. Even though the postponement of Fun Day was out of our control, we are happy that we had the opportunity to gather and prepare for this worthwhile event. We are donated all of our extra supplies to the Fun Day committee.

National Community Day

• 16 April, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Various Sites around Philadelphia

Brothers went out to different locations of Philadelphia for a day of service. All the Brothers were split up in different groups and performed a variety of tasks. Some brothers went to a park and cleared trail paths. Others went to a garden and replanted plants. The Brothers were able to give back to the local community. This event did separate the Brothers. Most of them weren’t together, so there wasn’t that much bonding.

2011 Fall

National Community Day

• 22 October 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Various Sites around Philadelphia

Brothers went out to different locations of Philadelphia for a day of service. All the Brothers were split up in different groups and performed a variety of tasks. Some brothers went to a park and cleared trail paths. Others went to a garden and replanted plants. The Brothers were able to give back to the local community. This event did separate the Brothers. Most of them weren’t together, so there wasn’t that much bonding.

Blackout

• 25 October 2011, All Day
• All around Saint Joseph’s University Campus

Brothers volunteered to not talk all day for Blackout day. Blackout day is for drunk driving awareness. It was a great way to spread awareness around the campus.

Quizzo

• 3 November 2011, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Perch

Brothers played the game quizzo with each other. Brothers and applicants were mixed up into teams. The game involved asking questions to the applicants and brothers that they have to figure out the answer. The winning team got a prize at the end. In order to play you need to bring in school supplies for Teach for America.

Thanksgiving dinner dance

• 10 November 2011, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Campion Banquet Hall

Brother volunteered to clean up after a Thanksgiving dinner dance. The dance was for senior citizens. This dance allowed for the brothers to give back in the community.

Jewish Relief Agency

• 18 March 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Jewish Relief Agency Warehouse

Brothers meet with other chapters in the region and packed meals for senior citizens. They also got to deliver food afterwards. It was great that brothers got to give back to the community. Afterwards, the brothers got lunch with Brothers from Alpha Eta Chapter. This event counted as an ICR event.

Cleaning Raya Abat’s Room

• 18 March 2012, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Wynnewood Apartments

Brothers clean the President’s, Raya Abat, room because the regional consultant was planning on staying there. She choose to stay at her own place instead of Raya’s room. It recommended to never have this count as a service event again.

Relay for Life Service

• 24 March 2012, 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Multi-Purpose Room Hagan Arena

Brothers donated money for the Relay for Life which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society organization. This organization helps individuals who have cancer. The event raised money for those affected by cancer. Brothers, who donated money, went to the event and walked around the gym the whole night. One of our own brothers, Tom Heleniak, is a cancer survivor. He gave his own story about cancer to the entire audience. It was a very moving speech and inspired everyone.

Easter Basket

• 1 April 2012, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunroom I

Brothers got together and made Easter Baskets for homeless women and children. The event also counted as a social event.

Box Top and School Supplies Collection

• Due by 6 April 2012

Brother brought in box tops and school supplies. They had to bring in 6 of one to get credit.

Grading initiate quizzes

• After each initiate meeting
• North Lounge

Brothers helped out after meetings and graded initiate quizzes.

Up til Dawn Service

• 12 April 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Perch

Brothers volunteered their time helping put together a fun night of entertainment and free food. The event helped raise money For St. Jude’s Research Hospital. There were a lot of activities such as a photo booth, tie dying, raffles, and a cotton candy machine.

Hand-in-Hand Service

• 14 April 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Hagen Arena

Brothers volunteered their time and helped with the organization Hand-in-Hand. Brothers interacted with the mentally disabled. At the event there were carnival activities, food, games, face painting, dancing and photo booths.

National Community Day

• 21 April 2012, 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Various sites around Philadelphia

Brothers went out to different locations of Philadelphia for a day of service. All the Brothers were split up in different groups and performed a variety of tasks. Some brothers went to a park and cleared trail paths. Others went to a garden and replanted plants. The Brothers were able to give back to the local community. This event did separate the Brothers. Most of them weren’t together, so there wasn’t that much bonding.

Food Drive Service

• 28 April 2012

Brothers got to support the YMCA and F4 in creating hunger awareness by donating a non-perishable food item that will help local food pantries and food banks on Healthy Kids Day.

Fall 2012

Arc Dance

• 5 October 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Arc of Philadelphia

Brothers volunteered their time at the Arc of Philadelphia. Brothers served food and danced with the mentally disabled. This dance was Halloween Theme. Brothers helped create decorations and also wore costumes as they danced to Halloween music. It was a great event that allowed the brotherhood to give back to the community.

National Community Day

• 6 October 2012, 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Various Sites around Philadelphia

Brothers went out to different locations of Philadelphia for a day of service. All the Brothers were split up in different groups and performed a variety of tasks. Some brothers went to a park and cleared trail paths. Others went to a garden and replanted plants. The Brothers were able to give back to the local community. This event did separate the Brothers. Most of them weren’t together, so there wasn’t that much bonding.

Boo Crew

• 19 October 2012, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Depending on shift)
• Entire Saint Joseph’s University Campus

Brothers got together and helped celebrate Halloween to children from high crime areas where it isn’t safe to celebrate. It was a fun event and brothers were able to give back to the community.

Diabetes Walk

• 28 October 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
• Philadelphia Art Museum

Brothers raised over $11,000 for the diabetes walk. Brothers had to raise $10 or participate in the walk. Brothers from the Gamma Xi Chapter also participated in the walk. This also counted as an ICR event.

Philly Cup

• 1 November 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Temple University

Brothers participated in a Soccer tournament hosted by Alpha Lambda and Gamma Xi. Our chapter’s team came in 3rd. Afterwards there was a dinner cruise where all the brothers got to celebrate with all the other chapters there. The tournament helped the Autism Cares Foundation. This event also counted as an ICR and scholarship event.

Thanksgiving Dinner Dance

• 15 November 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Campion Banquet Hall

Brother volunteered to help serve dinner for the Thanksgiving dinner dance. The dance was for senior citizens. This dance allowed for the brothers to give back in the community.

Philly Marathon

• 17 November 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Philadelphia Expo Center

Brothers signed up to participate in the Philly Marathon. Brothers also ran it with brothers from the Alpha Eta Chapter. This event also counted as a social and ICR event.

Box Tops and Can Tabs

• Throughout the semester. Collected December 2nd

Brothers collected can tabs and turned them into a charity organization.

Spring 2013

ARC Dance

• 1 February 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• ARC of Philadelphia

Brothers volunteered their time at the Arc of Philadelphia. Brothers served food and danced with the mentally disabled. This dance was Valentine’s Day theme. It was a great event that allowed the brotherhood to give back to the community.

Relay For Life

• 23 March 2013, 7 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Hagen Arena

Brothers donated money for the Relay for Life which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society organization. This organization helps individuals who have cancer. The event raised money for those affected by cancer. Brothers, who donated money, went to the event and walked around the gym the whole night. One of our own brothers, Tom Heleniak, is a cancer survivor. He gave his own story about cancer to the entire audience. It was a very moving speech and inspired everyone.

Hand-in-Hand

• 13 April 2013, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Outside Hagen Arena

Brothers volunteered their time and helped with the organization Hand-in-Hand. Brothers interacted with the mentally disabled. At the event there were carnival activities, food, games, face painting, dancing and photo booths. Some brothers volunteered grilling hot dogs and hamburgers.

Cradles to Crayons

• Due by 13 April 2013

Brothers were able to give back by donating 5 items of clothing or $10 worth of school supplies for kids in kindergarten through high school. The event ran throughout the semester to 13 April 2013

Jewish Relief Agency

• 14 April 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Jewish Relief Agency Warehouse

Brothers meet with other chapters in the region and packed meals for senior citizens. It was great that brothers got to give back to the community. This event also counted as an ICR event.

Community Day

• 20 April 2013, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Various Sites around Philadelphia

Brothers went out to different locations of Philadelphia for a day of service. All the Brothers were split up in different groups and performed a variety of tasks. Some brothers went to a park and cleared trail paths. Others went to a garden and replanted plants. The Brothers were able to give back to the local community. This event did separate the Brothers. Most of them weren’t together, so there wasn’t that much bonding.

Fall 2013

Arc Dance

• 4 October 2013, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• ARC of Philadelphia

Brothers volunteered their time at the Arc of Philadelphia. Brothers served food and danced with the mentally disabled. This dance was Halloween Theme. Brothers helped create decorations and also wore costumes as they danced to Halloween music. It was a great event that allowed the brotherhood to give back to the community.

Community Day

• 5 October 2013, 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Various sites around Philadelphia

Brothers went out to different locations of Philadelphia for a day of service. All the Brothers were split up in different groups and performed a variety of tasks. Some brothers went to a park and cleared trail paths. Others went to a garden and replanted plants. The Brothers were able to give back to the local community. This event did separate the Brothers. Most of them weren’t together, so there wasn’t that much bonding.

Cards for Troops

• 24 November 2013, 4:30 p.m.
• Mandeville Hall 310

Brothers got together and wrote cards for service men and women for the holidays and thanking them for their service.

Toy for Tots

• 24 November 2013 to 8 December 2013

Brothers got to donate a toy or make a $10 donation.

Hope Lodge

• 2 December 2013, 4:00 p.m.

Brothers got together and went to the Hope Lodge. They got to feed families of cancer patients. It was a good way for the fraternity to give back