[2230] in APO News
Candidate Article for Chapter Masseuse
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Darlene J. Ford)
Wed Nov 13 15:40:40 1996
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 96 15:39:12 EST
From: "Darlene J. Ford" <darford@eddie.mit.edu>
To: hjang@MIT.EDU, apocrypha@MIT.EDU, apo-news@MIT.EDU
I am announcing my candidacy for Chapter Masseuse. "Back in my day"
the tradition of exchanging backrubs was an important part of the
informal bonding holding the the chapter together. Why does the
chapter need a backrub program today? Why should you elect me Chapter
Masseuse? Let me be begin by discussing the importance of backrubs to
the principles of Alpha Phi Omega.
LEADERSHIP: Look at the statues of our leaders dotting the common.
They stand proud, determined, and straight. You are a much more
convincing leader if you stand tall and show enthusiasm for your
project. And the key to doing this is a happy back, with all the
knots from your *.??foo exam worked out.
FRIENDSHIP: Friends want friends to be happy and comfortable.
Backrubs are useful for the reduction of muscle tension, and ensuing
physical pain. They are also useful for relieving the emotional angst
causing the tension. Show your brothers that you care.
SERVICE: Service, particurly the kinds favored by Alpha Chi, requires
strong backs. And these strong backs often do more physical work on
Saturday than they have all week. Hence a good service program needs
a good backrub program.
AX needs a capable chapter masseuse to nurture the tradition of
brotherly backrubs. My qualifications include:
- strong hands
- 6 years experience (I pledged Spring '91.)
- Have massaged a wide variety of backs, including mesomorphs,
endomorphs, ectomorphs, and chocolomorphs.
- I'm engaged, so I can be counted on not to abuse the
privileges of my office. ;0)
- I live in the area, and attend chapter events.
- I will hold irregular office hours.
Thank you for your support.
YiLFS,
Darlene Ford '93
