STRIPES Celebrates Changes, Successes - Maneater

The program hopes to continue increasing the number of volunteers.

By Anna Koeppel
April 29, 2008

STRIPES celebrated its 60,000th ride with an end-of-the-semester barbecue this weekend, complete with food, games and awards for standout volunteers.

Director Domingo Pacheco implemented a recognition program for the safe ride program’s volunteers and said little rewards add up and make a big difference.

“Nothing’s terribly expensive, or terribly difficult,” he said. “But it makes a world of difference.”

Pacheco said he set a goal at the beginning of his term as director to have... Read More

05.01.2008

First Ever STRIPES Executive of the Year!

On behalf of STRIPES and the Missouri Student Association, I am proud to announce the first annual Executive of the Year award, awarded to former Assistant Director Christopher McDonald. In his tenure with STRIPES, CJ has continually dedicated his time to improving effeciency, and to expanding the program, all the while keeping focus on volunteers, no matter what we do. It is an under-statement to say his efforts will be missed. In response to winning the award, CJ had the following remarks:

“I’m very thankful to have received the Executive of the Year award. The executives of STRIPES are some of the most talented people I have had the pleasure to work with during my time at Mizzou – to be recognized by them is pretty special and I’m very thankful for that. STRIPES is an amazing program with very passionate members and I’m very lucky to have been a part of it. I’d like to leave the current and future members of STRIPES the same words my predecessor left me – don’t become content with the way things are, but continue to grow with the program and it’ll be an experience you’ll never forget. Go Tigers!”

Again, on behalf of STRIPES Executives, its volunteers, and the Missouri Students Association, we'd like to honor CJ for his commitment.

-Domingo Pacheco
Executive Director

Add a Comment 04.30.2008

60,000 and Still Going Strong!

On the night of Friday March 7th, 2008, STRIPES is proud to have celebrated its 60,000th ride given since its inception in 2001. With the help of 16 volunteers, we were able to complete a total of 59 trips, and for a total of 190 rides. Prior to the night we were at 59,865; we ended with 60,055.

Our continual efforts to ensure the safety of campus and community would not be possible without the efforts of our core executive staff, but more importantly would not be possible without the continual volunteer support we get from all corners of Mizzou's campus. On behalf of STRIPES, I'd like to salute you all, the Real Mizzou Heroes.

Domingo Pacheco
Director of STRIPES

Add a Comment 04.13.2008

STRIPES Sells T-Shirts

STRIPES will be selling BRAND NEW t-shirts for the next couple weeks for the low price of $5 each. These shirts boast the phrase "I ♥ STRIPES" in the classic "I ♥ NY" style and are limited edition. The shirts are baseball-style with orange sleeves. Check out the picture to the right for an example of what they look like.

You can purchase these shirts Tuesday through Thursday of next week (April 15th, 16th, 17th) at tables in Brady Commons. You can take one home for a minimum $5 donation to STRIPES. If you have any questions regarding these shirts, click the "contact us" link to the left.

Add a Comment 03.31.2008

Organizations Helping Out

STRIPES has been very fortunate to have the support of a few student organizations this semester, allowing us to run eight cars on nights we would have otherwise struggled to staff five or six. We would like to commend the dedication to service exemplified by the following groups:

1. Alpha Phi Omega
2. Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
3. Little Sisters of the Pearls and Rubies
4. Wellness Resource Center
5. Summer Welcome 2008

STRIPES would again like to thank those mentioned above, and then encourage all organizations to come sponsor a night, which merely ensures that your group would staff the night through recruiting volunteer drivers, passengers, and phoners. All you have to do is contact us at mizzou.stripes@gmail.com and we will help you facilitate the process. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you soon!

Add a Comment 03.17.2008