April 2010

Greetings,

The women of the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at The University of Texas – El Paso are hosting our 1st annual AmaXIng Challenge: Xi Marks the Spot event to raise money for Autism Speaks. Our chapter is seeking participants and volunteers to help make this event a huge success.

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for autism, and in the 20 minutes it may take you to read this letter and corresponding information, another child will be diagnosed with this terrible disorder. For more than eight years the Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta has focused on bettering the lives of children through our philanthropic endeavors, and now—with our partnership with Autism Speaks—we are concentrating on raising money to fund research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism. Also increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Alpha Xi Delta’s AmaXIng Challenge: Xi Marks the Spot will be held April 24th at The Union Breezeway on the University of Texas – El Paso’s campus. The event aims to raise vital funding for Autism Speaks to carry out its mission and to increase awareness about autism and the tireless efforts of Autism Speaks.

Enclosed are details about the event and award break down. We thank you in advance, and look forward to the opportunity of working with you.

Sincerely,

Jaclyn Samaniego

Programs Vice President

Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta


About AmaXIng Challenge: Xi Marks the Spot

Xi Marks the Spot is a campus treasure hunt. Each team will be required to accomplish 10 different tasks at stations set up across campus. The stations will consist of challenges based on physical, mental, fun/goofy and artistic activities. A puzzle piece will be awarded to each team upon completion of the task and the final challenge for each team will be to complete the puzzle.

Date: May 8th, 2010

Location: Union Breezeway – 500 W. University Avenue

Time: 9am to 3pm

Prizes awarded for:

·  Best Team Theme (Teams are welcomed and encouraged to dress up and have a unique theme. Ex. face paint, wardrobe)

o  1st /2nd

·  Most Sportsmanship

·  Greatest Comeback

·  Fastest to Complete entire puzzle

o  1st/2nd/ 3rd

Prizes available: Trophies, Gifts cards, Money, iPod Touch, Jewelry

Each Participant will receive an event goodie bag.

The competition events will include:

Cup Stacking, M & M Search, Balloon Toss, Around The Circle, Matching Memory, Go Nuts Eating, TP Round-Up, Penguin Jaxs, 3 Legged Race, Relay Race

Autism Speaks’ Mission

Autism Speaks’ goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and a cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.

Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is Autism Speaks’ firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing piece of the puzzle.

Autism Speaks. It’s time to listen.

Contact Details

For any inquiries about participating in the AmaXIng Challenge: Xi Marks the Spot event, contact:

Jaclyn Samaniego

Programs Vice President

(915) 422-6462

Myriam Setra

Public Relations VP

(915) 317-9479

For further information about the chapter, Alpha Xi Delta Women’s Fraternity, or Autism Speaks, please visit: www.utep.alphaxidelta.org / www.alphaxidelta.org /www.autismspeaks.org

Registration Fee
$50 donation goal* for teams of up to (5) five members
$10 donation for each individual team member

Registration Form (due April 23, 2010)

Team Name:
If you are participating on behalf of a student organization, please list organization name:
Team Members
Name / Email / T-Shirt Size / Primary Contact
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Note:

Any checks should be made out to Alpha Xi Delta. Donations will be collected at the event.

I understand that by signing this form I consent to the terms of this contract and will pay all monies in a timely manner to Alpha Xi Delta Women’s Fraternity

Signature:______Date: ______

Primary Contact’s Name: ______

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO FINDING

THE MISSING PUZZLE PIECE.

Xi Marks the Spot is a campus treasure hunt. Your team will be required to accomplish 10 different tasks at stations set up across campus. A puzzle piece will be awarded to each team upon completion of the task and the final challenge for each team will be to complete the puzzle.

Date: May 8th Location: Union Breezeway – 500 W. University Ave. Time: 9 a.m.

For more information log onto utep.alphaxidelta.org

Volunteer Sheet

Name / Phone Number / E-Mail Address / Organization