On Wednesday, April 22, 2015, the University of Central Arkansas chapter of Beta Alpha Psi hosted a Member Initiation and Bowling Charity Fundraiser. We had approximately fifty accounting professionals, students, and faculty come together to congratulate our new members, network, and raise money for ten local charities.
Bowling teams, comprised of representatives from ten accounting firms and students, raised money this semester by soliciting donations, classroom fundraisers, and other great events. This money went directly to each team’s charity of choice. On the night of the event, the teams competed in a bowling tournament for the chance to give their charity an additional $1000, which was donated by the ten accounting firms.
A total of $3,375.91 was raised at this inaugural event. The results of our fundraising efforts are as follows:
- $1,432.53 to Make-A-Wish Mid-South sponsored by Hudson Cisne & Company
(WINNER of the Bowling Event!!!) - $278.80 to ACCESS Schools sponsored by JPMS Cox
- $182.53 to Arkansas Children’s Hospital sponsored by Erwin & Company
- $436.52 to Bethlehem House sponsored by Frost
- $268.63 to Camp Aldersgate sponsored by Beall Barclay
- $61.58 to Conway Cradle Care sponsored by Deloitte
- $132.53 to Easter Seals of Arkansas sponsored by BKD
- $132.53 to Junior Achievement of Arkansas – Central AR Region sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers
- $287.73 to Ronald McDonald House sponsored by Thomas & Thomas
- $162.53 to Salvation Army – Central Arkansas sponsored by Bell & Company
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the event. Because of your efforts, the evening was a huge success. We would like to give special thanks to:
- The Millennium Bowl in Maumelle
- Mr. Robby Burton, UCA Art Department Lab Technician. Robby gave a considerable amount of time designing and painting our bowling pin trophies. He painted the pins purple and grey in honor of our university. They were a highlight of the evening.
- MP Consulting, who gave a significant and largest monetary donation.
- Dean Michael Hargis and Associate Dean Ken Griffin. We appreciate their support of our Beta Alpha Psi chapter throughout the year.
If you are interested in more information, please contact Beta Alpha Psi faculty advisors Dr. Connie McKnight (501.450.5313; cmcknight@uca.edu) or Dr. Stephanie Watson (501.450.5317; swatson@uca.edu).