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after the storms Kappa Nu Spreads Compassion with Service, Music By Katie Paszkiewicz, Kappa Nu Chapter T he Kappa Nu Chapter at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri set out this 2012-2013 school year with a goal of service. We found the recent shootings in the country, and other forms of bullying, to be very troubling, so we made it our mission to find a way to bring Rachel's Challenge to Lindenwood University. Rachel's Challenge is a non-profit organization that sends speakers all around the world to speak out against bullying and violence, and promote self-worth. They target schools and students of all ages, but have also held presentations and workshops for parents and teachers alike. Rachel Joy Scott was the first person shot in the Columbine School Massacre in 1999, at the age of 17. She lived her life spreading peace, fighting for justice, and living for love. The presentation uses Rachel's unique life story, and the story of the Columbine shootings, to touch many lives and change many hearts. Kappa Nu successfully brought this event to Lindenwood University on November 19 with the help and support of the Campus Activities Board. There was a healthy turnout of 100+ students and teachers in attendance. There were also parents and members of the community who attended. This 90-minute presentation left the audience with a sense of hope, inspiration to change, and courage to move forward. There was not one dry eye in the room. At the end of the event, the spectators were invited, and encouraged, to accept Rachel's Challenge. If they did, they had the option to sign a banner that was displayed in the commons on the Lindenwood Campus. Every school and community should know Lindenwood University Shane Williams presents music teacher Kylee VanHorn with a Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation from Kappa Nu. Rachel's story and accept her challenge. Keeping with our goal of service, we were also able to touch a community close to home after a tragedy left them with nothing. Kappa Nu planned for a year to hold a celebrity autograph auction to raise funds that would be used to benefit the music program in the Joplin, Missouri school district where the devastating tornado struck in May 2011. The auction included photos from Vince Vaughn, Betty White, Barbra Streisand, and many more. The success of the auction in October paved the way for many ideas of how to use the money to benefit schools the most. In researching about schools in the Joplin area, we found Kylee J. VanHorn, the director for all the district's music students. After speaking JOPLIN continued on page 38 People-to-People Ready to Resupply Programs Hit by Storms D ear sisters, 2012 was a difficult year throughout the United States for thousands who suffered from the destruction of natural disasters. Wildfires, severe storms throughout the country, tornadoes in Texas, Ohio and the Midwest, Hurricane Isaac and Super Storm Sandy; all continue to have a devastating effect on families and communities. If you, your school, or your colleagues in the music world suffered the loss of instruments, music, or accessories, the People-to-People Project is here to help. When you are ready, you can download a request form from the SAI website (sai-national.org/ le home/Portals/0/PDFs/P2Prequest.pdf ) and submit it eop -p e-to to SAI National Headquarters. The request will then be opl pe forwarded to People-to-People director, Liana Valente. 2p p sai-national.org WINTER 2013 PAN PIPES 9 winter 13 PP.indd 9 2/12/2013 2:15:04 PM

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