Emphasis On Serving During the new induction period initiated this year, each club was encouraged to participate in a local service project of their choice and to require the new inductees to participate. Most of the clubs elected to do so and the "Big Event Week" was' filled with activities designed to help others. The service projects were as diverse as the clubs themselves, ranging from Sigma Phi Mu 's cookie sale to raise funds for the Heart Association to Chi Sigma Alpha 's continuing service to David and Mary Schoenberger, which includes painting, yardwork, and spending time with their son who is an invalid. Several of the projects were directed at the community , such as Knights' service which involved cleaning Moore Avenue, and OEGE's who spent time at the Leisure Lodge Nursing Home. Surrounding areas also benefited from these projects. Ka Re Ta, Ko)o Kai , and Sub T-16 all worked with , the children 's home in Morrilton . Ark. Several projects were beneficial to Harding. Kappa Kappa Kappa worked on the yard of the Associated Women for Harding house . whi le Tofebt did the yardwork for Mr. and Mrs. Euel Patterson. Mr. Patterson, a member of the Harding faculty, suffered a st roke last year. 250 Club Service Projects "It (the service project) accomplished a two-fold purpose of helping the school and letting the inductees do something to be proud of, " said Cleta Colson, president of Tri-Kappa social club. The projects are normally done later in the semester , rather than during induction , but the reaction to planning them during this time was favorable. Christy Waterson, president of Ka Re T a felt that. "Since the pledges were required to go there was increased participation. " Because pledges were required to participate in the service projects, Sandra Todd, president of )u Go)u fe lt that induction was more effective. "It starts the new members, who are usually new to Harding, off realizing that service is what Christianity is all about," she said. Ju Go Ju required their inductees to do two hours of service a week, such as tutoring , visiting the elderly , or helpin~ a friend in need. Though not all clubs participated in the service projects, they all seemed to appreciate the effort , hard work , and planning behind the projects. Those who did participate seemed to appreciate the emphasis on service and thoughtfulness the service projects provided during the new induction. l'tW - Karen Roseberry - John J. Raridiffe - Gr~8 Qlbin! - John J. Raddiff~ ':~ ';,r~~
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