tweet, tweet!

According to a recent editorial in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, more and more nonprofits are using Twitter in hopes of expanding their reach. Sean Stannard-Stockton, the editorial’s author, argues:

…the people and organizations that can figure out how to speak authentically about philanthropy to a mainstream voice–without dumbing down the subject or talking over the heads of the newly formed crowds–will dominate the discussions about the nonprofit world in the coming months and years.

Of course, you’re already following MJ Sorority’s tweets, right?!

Bystander Behavior

We have been hearing quite a bit lately about the difference between bystander behavior and intervention. The Fall 2009 Perspectives magazine has a thought-provoking article about just this phenomenon.

As Mike Dilbeck, the article’s author, writes:

Fraternity/sorority members are of some of the brightest and best students around. They are capable. They are smart. They have solid values. They are committed to making a difference. Why, then, don’t they stand up for what’s “right” and actually intervene in situations involving hazing, drug/alcohol abuse, eating disorders, offensive remarks, discrimination (racism, homophobia, sexism, anti-Semitism, etc.), sexual abuse/assault, cheating and all other unhealthy and inappropriate behaviors? Why aren’t they handling these problems on their own?

Read the article and let me know what you think!

Designated Driver/Sober Sis Position Paper

We have been receiving some questions regarding our position on designated driver/“sober sis” programs. We have taken this opportunity to refresh our longstanding position on these types of programs. This document can be found in the Library section at www.mjsorority.com.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Updated alcohol risk assessment guide

The Higher Education Center of the U.S. Department of Education has updated its College Alcohol Risk Assessment Guide: Environmental Approaches to Prevention. The guide is designed to help identify campus environmental factors that contribute to alcohol-related problems. Download the PDF version here.

Fire sprinkler demonstration

Check out this video from the Harrisonburg Fire Department that demonstrates the importance of fire sprinklers!

Is your property 100 percent sprinklered? If so, contact us to make sure the sprinkler credit is applied at your location!