SMU Haiti fundraisers
The Saint Mary’s community is finding many unique and fun ways to raise money for Haiti.
Mark your calendars for a list of upcoming events including:
• The next Let’s Do Lunch event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Common Room. All faculty and staff are invited to enter their favorite chili in the annual chili cookoff. The top three winners will receive prizes. Contestants should bring their crock pots to the Common Room between 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Everyone is invited to eat chili between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sign up with Deb Nahrgang at Ext. 6966 or dnahrgan@smumn.edu if you plan to enter chili, so that the Volunteer Committee can be guaranteed that there is enough to feed everyone. As always, water, paper products and dessert will be provided. Go green and bring your own drinking cup. The Communication and Marketing Department will sponsor the event.
• Brave souls and warm hearts are invited to join Saint Mary’s in the first “Cardinal Plunge” Saturday, March 6. This freezing fundraiser begins at 1 p.m. at Lake Goodview, located at Michael LaCanne Park. “Cardinal Plunge” proceeds will be split between Haiti relief efforts and a fund in honor of Michael Mockler, a current sophomore at Saint Mary’s who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The cost for this event is $10, and all participants will receive a “Cardinal Plunge” T-shirt. Registration is available beginning at noon at the event. For more information, contact Izzy Kobs at (608) 547-3868 or Iskobs06@smumn.edu.
• The Entrepreneurship class with Jana Schrenkler has asked local businesses to offer reduced prices on merchandise for a special discount card benefiting Haiti. The “red card” will be sold throughout the community starting the end of February. Proceeds will be used for the Haiti Medical Mission.
• The Volunteer Mentors will host Hope for Haiti from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Toner Student Center. Clubs and organizations will set up booths in a carnival atmosphere.
• A Dance for Haiti is tentatively planned for 9 p.m. Friday, March 5, hosted by Campus Ministry.
A few events that have already raised funds include:
• The Office of Residence Life and SAI held an open mic night to help raise money for Haiti on Thursday, Feb. 11.
• More than $950 was raised on Wednesday during the donated jewelry sale, hosted by the Volunteer Committee. Thanks go to everyone who donated jewelry, everyone who purchased items, and everyone who generously donated.
• More than 300 people attended the International Showcase, which raised about $1,450.
Numerous other fundraisers have occurred and are being planned. Check back for more details.
