Service and philanthropy is thriving at Epsilon Nu. The chapter has raised many service hours this semester. This means that, on average, members have given many hours of service since August. The chapter has expanded its presence in Rolla, volunteering with Lyon’s Club, the Tri-County Center for Independent Living, Prevention Consultants Mentoring, and other groups, along with organizing park cleanings, and neighborhood cleanups.
Of course, fall numbers are inflated immensely by the Haunted Maze, which celebrated its 28th annual this year. Many of the attendees complimented the Maze, as in previous years, on its scariness. A constant comment was on how much guests preferred the Maze to the Haunted Mine, but the actives are not the only ones who deserve credit. Adam Rice visited the chapter with his family, while the maze was operating.
At the end of the event, the Haunted Maze raised a gross total of approximately $2,300. A large capital investment was made this year, coming in at over $700 dollars. This included replacing over six hundred yards of tarp, eighty stakes, black lights, and strobes. The final donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) rested at $1,600.
Epsilon Nu has been recognized nationally for its commitment to JDRF. We have received not only the Western Plains award for Exemplary Service to JDRF, but we have become one of two chapters to receive the first ever James O. Selzer Award for Chapter Excellence. This award, named in honor of Brother Jim Selzer, was presented for the first time at the 2014 Karnea. It honors chapters that that support the national partnership with JDRF. Epsilon Nu received the award for the most service hours per man for JDRF.
If you remain close to Rolla and have an event that needs volunteers, please reach out! You can contact the chapter via phone (573-364-1909), email (dtd@mst.edu), or by passing the message through an active.
-kyle chambless