Delta Sigma Omicron

For more information about DSO events, email DSO at DeltaSigmaOmicronASU@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Events:

Bowling Night - Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Jonesboro Bowling Center

Homecoming Tailgate Party - October 29 at 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Pines area. Look for DSO banner. Come out and join us.

Christmas Angels and Christmas Baskets - November 28 - Dec 2. DSO will be soliciting donations for christmas angels and christmas baskets to any family in need.

 

 

Past Events:

 

Fundraiser for National Walk for Epilepsy. February - March 14, 2011. DSO raised $138 that went towards National Walk for Epilepsy.

 

The purpose of the Walk is to raise awareness of epilepsy, increase funds for programs, and help the research for cures. Your $2 donation went toward National Walk for Epilepsy and in turn, you was entered to win an Apple iPod Shuffle.

 

Amy Samons, DSO President was in the walk in Washington, DC on March 27. Congratulations to Becky Murphy for winning the iPod!

 

 

Christmas Angels, Toy drive, and Food drive. Dates TBA. All donations must be in the week before Fall break.

 

 

Next meeting: Wednesday, November 3 at 4:30 p.m. SGA Boardroom.

 

 

Christmas Banquet: December 4, 6 p.m. China Buffet on Caraway.

 

 

Homecoming Tailgate, Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Look for Delta Sigma Omicron banner. It will be in the Pines area (East of Football stadium, Stadium Drive side). We will have BBQ. The football game ASU vs. Louisville will start at 6 p.m. Come out join us and show your support for ASU football team. This event is sponsored by DSO and SGA Action Fund.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinner & Dance - Saturday, April 17 at 5 p.m. in the Pavilion. DSO celebrated 10 years. We honored our graduates and Disability Services volunteers. We enjoyed dinner, music, door prizes and games. All DSO members, Disability Services students and volunteers were invited.

 

 

Homecoming tailgate - Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: The Pines. The Red Wolf Medieval Guild performed a medieval demonstration. Everyone wore red.

 

 

Meetings - Tuesday, November 3 at 4:30 p.m. &  Tuesday, December 1 at 4:30 p.m. 

 

 

Christmas Angels - DSO collected and distributed gifts for families in need.

 

 

Christmas Banquet - Friday, December 4 at 6 p.m. at Barnhills Restaurant.

 

 

Spring Banquet 2009 - April 24 at 6:30pm. Place: Barnhills.

 

 

Next meeting - April 07, 2009 at 4:00pm, Board Room, Student Union Room 2027.

 

 

Book Drive - April 2009, for Literacy League. Donations were taken to the Literacy League of Jonesboro, AR (870-910-6511).

 

 

Food Drive - March 2009 for the Jonesboro Food Pantry.

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit and Technology Fair, March 17, 2009, at 9:00-2:00. Place: Dean B. Ellis Library, First floor lobby. The Fair displayed state of the art computer technology used for classes, software, equipment, assistive technology as well as services for persons with disabilities provided by organizations in the area. DSO also had a booth. Sponsored by: Delta Sigma Omicron. Partially funded by SGA Action Fund.

 

 

 

Iraqi Veteran's Compelling Story of Struggles and Triumph, March 18, 2009, 11:00--12:00. Place: Student Union, Mockingbird Room. Presenter: Anthony Smith, Retired U.S. Army Major. Sponsored by: Delta Sigma Omicron. Wounded by a rocket-propelled grenade and flat-lined by the time the medics reached him, this ex-Army Major beat all of the odds and has a compelling story of courage and trials to share. His struggles and successes are an inspiration to all!!

 

 

IMAGE Performance
March 19, 2009, Noon. Place: Student Union Courtyard.
March 31, 2009, during the Centennial Celebration 6 p.m - 9 p.m. Place: Student Union Courtyard
Four brothers who express their love for God through song and with hearts full of gratitude and grace. Sponsored by: Delta Sigma Omicron. Partially funded by SGA Action Fund.

 

 

All 3 events are part of Disability Awareness Week 2009. Other Disability Awareness Week 2009 events.

 

 

February 19, 2009 - Stepping Stones: Transitioning to College. DSO members participated in the ASU Student Panel during Craighead County Planning Your Future NOW Youth Conference. Valley View High School, 10 a.m.

 

 

December 7, 2008 - Christmas Party, Pavilion from 2-4 p.m.

 

 

December 2008 - Christmas Angels and fundraising for the Jonesboro Women's Shelter.

 

 

November 2008 - fundraising for Christmas baskets.

 

 

September 20, 2008 - Homecoming Tailgate Party & watched football game.

 

 

August 27, 2008 - ASU Community and Organizational Fair.

 

 

Spring Banquet - April 25, 2008 at the Pavilion from 6-9.

 

 

March 11, 2008 - Iraqi Veteran's Compelling Story of Struggles and Triumph. Presenter: Anthony Smith, Retired U.S. Army Major. Sponsored by ASU Disability Services and Delta Sigma Omicron (DSO) . Wounded by a rocket-propelled grenade and flat-lined by the time the medics reached him, this ex-Army Major beat all of the odds and has a compelling story of courage and trials to share. Tuesday, March 11 @12:30-1:45,Pine Tree room

 

 

March 12, 2008 - The Miracles Performance and Symposium. The Miracles, a group of musically-gifted adults, live at The Baddour Center in Senatobia, MS. The center is a residential community that is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities. They have performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C and at the White House. Contact: Vaneta Harvey. Sponsored by: ASU Disability Services, JHDC, BCM and DSO. Wednesday, March 12, Performance at 12:00 noon, Student Union Center Court. Symposium at 1:00-4:00 pm, Mockingbird Room.

 

 

November 14, 2007 - Thanksgiving baskets were distributed to students with disabilities in need. At least 25 baskets were distributed. 

 

 

November - Angel Tree. DSO collected and distributed gifts for families in need.

 

 

Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Christmas Party. Pavilion. Time: 6:30 p.m. Food & Games. Activities: Dirty Santa, Face Painting, Family/Group Pictures, etc.

 

 

October 13 - Homecoming Tailgate Party, The Pines

 

 

September 19, 2007 - ASU Organizational Fair. Student Union. 10 - 2 p.m.

 

 

Saturday, September 22, 2007 - Breakfast Fundraising (Menu: Pancakes, Sausage & Bacon). Pavilion. Time: 7:30 - 10:30 am. Tickets were $5 for adults and $3 for children.

 

 

DSO Spring Luau - April 27, 2007 @6:30 pm at the Pavilion. Food & Fun.

 

 

Food Drive Challenge - February 27, 2007 @ 11:00 am-3:30 pm, Student Union Courtyard. Delta Sigma Omicron challenged each individual, department, and organization on campus to donate canned food for The Salvation Army Shelter. Trophies were awarded to the top three organizations/departments/individuals. Organizations & departments who participated received a Certificate of Appreciation. Free hot chocolate, cookies, and drinks 
 
Drawing for a 20" TV fundraising - All proceeds went to individual students with disabilities. Tickets were $1.00 each. The drawing was held on March 29, 2007.

 

 

Christmas Party - Thursday, December 7th at the Pavillion from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm. This was a Christmas Dinner for members, spouses, and families followed by a "Dirty Santa" gift exchange ($1 limit on gifts) and karaoke fun! 
                   
Salvation Army Angel Tree - DSO members volunteered their time to work in The Salvation Army Angel Tree booth in the Mall at Turtle Creek on Saturday, December 9th, from 10 am - 9pm. Volunteers worked one or two hour shifts.

 

 

Christmas Angel. December, 2006.  DSO collected and distributed gifts for families in need.

 

 

Homecoming Tailgate Party - October 21, 2006 @4:30 p.m. Pine tree area beside the football stadium. All DSO members were invited.

 

 

Kick-off lunch - DSO first Fall member meeting.
   Date:  Wednesday,  September 12, 2006
   Time:   11:00 am
   Place:  Testing Center on the 4th Floor Chickasaw Building

 

 

Fall T-Shirt Sale - 
     Sizes: Small to X-Large - $10.50
               XXL and up - $13.
     Two colors to choose from: pink and blue.

 

 

Fund Raiser - Participants donated a dollar for a chance to win a 20 inch flat screen TV with a panasonic stand.  Donations made a dream come true for a 6 year old boy with cancer. His dream was to go to Disney World. Donations also helped cover his medical expenses. The drawing was on April 5. Each ticket was $1.

 

 

Yard and Bake Sale, Saturday, April 22, ASU Pavilion.

 

 

LUAU 2006, Saturday,  April 15 @ 7:30 pm in the ASU Pavilion. Rhyme and Reason Band entertained the group. There was lots of food and fun for everyone.

 

 

Food Drive Challenge! DSO challenged each individual, department, and all organizations on campus to donate canned food for The Salvation Army Shelter.  Trophies were awarded to the top three organizations/ departments/ individuals. Participating organizations and departments received a Certificate of Appreciation.  

 

 

     *Winners of the Food Drive Challenge:
         First Place: Social Work Club
         Second Place: University College
         Third Place: Phi Alpha Theta

 

 

Thanks to the organizations, departments, and individuals who participated in the challenge, over 800 canned food items were donated to The Salvation Army Shelter.

 

 

Christmas Angel. December, 2005.  DSO collected Christmas gifts for 8 family members of an ASU student who died in an auto accident. DSO also volunteered for The Salvation Army Angel Tree booth.

 

 

Thanksgiving Basket. November 2005. DSO gave away Thanksgiving baskets to students with disabilities.

 

 

Homecoming Tailgate Party, October 22, 2005.

 

 

Fun Day, April 2005. Dinner & bowling.

 

 

Yard Sale & Bake Sale, April 2005.

 

 

Food Drive Challenge, Monday, February 14, 2005 (Valentine's Day). 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Location: Unity Park.  --> DSO challenged each individual, department, and all organizations on campus to donate canned food for The Salvation Army Shelter. A Winner's Plaque was awarded to the organization that collected the most donations. 

 

 

DSO Spring Kick Off Party & Meeting, Friday, January 21,2005 @ 4 pm. Location: Chickasaw, Testing Room, 4th floor.

 

 

Thanksgiving baskets, November 15, 2004. DSO distributed Thanksgiving baskets for students registered with Disability Services.

 

 

The Salvation Army Angel Tree. DSO volunteered for the event on December 4 at the Indian Mall.

 

 

December 2004. DSO is adopting eight baby angels for Christmas.

 

 

Homecoming tailgate party, October 16,  2004 @ 4 - 6 pm. The Tailgate party was open to DSO members and current students registered with Disability Services. Location: The Pines.

 

 

Technology Fair, October 27, 2004 @ 9 - 2 pm. Dean B. Ellis Library First Floor Lobby. Technology demonstrations for persons with and without disabilities.

 

 

Miracle Rodeo, October 30, 2004. Volunteering at the Miracle Rodeo, sponsored by the Craighead County Mounted Police Patrols.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delta Sigma Omicron hosted the 3 on 3 Wheelchair Tournament. For further information regarding the Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, please see the flyer below.

 

 

3 on 3 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

 

 

WHO: ASU Students/ Faculty/Staff  Teams maybe be co-ed, combination of  students/faculty/staff
         Fraternities/Sorority may sponsor a team, or just organize an  independent team

 

WHAT: 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball.

 

      Regulation basketball will be played with only  modification consisting of:
      a) remain seated in a wheelchair  (chairs provided)
      b) two pushes of wheelchair before either dribbling or passing the ball
      c) every team will have at least one female

 

      **It is helpful to wear gloves.
      Game is limited to 15 minutes or first team to score 5 points (1 point per basket)

 

WHERE: HPESS Complex

 

WHEN: September or October  4:15  Tournament play begins.

 

Skill Training: TBA, Demonstration of chair use and wheelchair basketball

 

COST: $25.00 per team, funds contributed towards the Disability Services Scholarship Fund

 

Prizes: T-shirts presented to 1st, 2nd  and 3rd place teams
                                                     
PREVIOUS SPONSORS: HealthSouth Rehab Hospital, Disability Services at ASU,  ASU Task Force of Employees with disAbilities, HPESS Dept and Delta Sigma Omicron.

 

COMPETITION AT IT'S BEST: Come to learn and have fun

 

**note : type of tournament will be dependent on # of participants

 

SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME!