Alpha Gamma Rho Philanthropy Week

Wednesday, September 14th: Mandatory Queen Canidate Meeting at Alpha Gamma Rho

Tuesday, September 20th: Banner MUST be hung by 4:00pm

Wednesday, September 21st: Serenades starting at 7:00pm

Thursday, September 22nd: Queen Canidate Interviews

Friday, September 23rd: T-shirt order forms due to Ag Rho by 3:00pm

Saturday, September 24th: Firefighter Face-off and Annoucements

Thanks to those who are currently sponsoring our philanthropy!

In addition to raising $5,000 last year for True-North Shelter we are now collaborating with the Columbia Fire Department to benefit the George David Park Memorial Burn Unit; the only burn care center between Kansas City and St. Louis for over 30 years. 

Participating sororities this year include Alpha Chi Omega, Chi Omega, Phi Mu, Sigma Alpha, and Zeta Tau Alpha.

     Philanthropy Increases Participation and Pontations with Its Transition to the Fall Semester

Just as last year's 1^st annual Firefighter Face-Off; AGR does it again. With increased participation and donations, we raised even more money to help support our amazing beneficiaries. With the support of Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Mu, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, and of course Sigma Alpha, the week-long event list played out to be quite successful. Between banners, serenades, interviews and the Face-Off competition that weekend, there was hardly time to relax. Regardless, the men of Alpha Gamma Rho know the importance of giving back to the community and this goes to prove it. The weather proved to be more cooperative then the 1^st year making our events much easier to enjoy.

            Many women from all the participating sororities showed up bright and early ready to participate or cheer on their teams for Saturdays Firefighter Face-Off. The Columbia Fire Department not only volunteered their time but also three of their fire trucks to help with the competition. Between relays, balloon drops, tug-of-war and, the hose-down competition the day was literally a blast! Even the firefighters were able to get into the competition making for a fun filled environment.

            The men of Alpha Gamma Rho love to volunteer their time to help the community, but there is no doubt this event could not have been successful without the help of the Columbia Fire Department and the wonderful ladies that participated throughout the week. Of course lets not forget our sponsors from all over Columbia as well as surrounding cities.

            With the help of all these generous people Alpha Gamma Rho was able to raise $5,000 to give to our great beneficiaries; that’s $1,000 more than last year! This money is used to do many services; within the George David Peak Memorial Burn and Wound Center, the money goes to deliver world-class care to the people of Missouri, train the health care professionals of tomorrow, and conduct groundbreaking research that improves and saves lives. While True North uses these moneys to have outreach practices, special counseling services, and provide shelter to battered, abused and neglected women and children; all in hopes of getting them safely back out on their own.