Thursday pancake breakfast serves as fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network
With the allure of pancakes, charity and brotherhood, Frankenmuth sophomore Kraig Haubenstricker knew he could not stay away.
Haubenstricker decided to join Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity after attending one of the group's pancake breakfasts. He said the friendly atmosphere and fraternity's commitment to giving back impressed him.
"Greek groups, especially Sigma Alpha Epsilon, can have morals," Haubenstricker said. "It's not all about Animal House."
The public can put Haubenstricker's opinion to the test at Sigma Alpha Epsilon's annual pancake breakfast beginning at 11 p.m. Thursday in Powers Hall 136.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Children's Miracle Network. CMN is a non-profit organization that funds medical care, research and education for sick and injured kids.
The fraternity hopes to raise $1,000 this year to help them meet their 2013 goal of donating $15,000 to CMN, said philanthropy chair and Coopersville junior Doug Booth.
As added entertainment, Chris Cakes will cater the event again. Cakes is notorious for tossing pancakes to hungry participants.
"They (will) have to catch pancakes if they're going to eat," Booth said.
The social organization employed several new publicity tactics this year, including purchasingn Facebook and radio advertisements.
By increasing their promotion tactics, Sigma Alpha Epsilon hopes to draw a larger crowd and collect more than the $600 the last pancake breakfast drew.
Haubenstricker said the breakfast also is an opportunity to recruit new members.
"It's a great way to meet brothers, and help them learn more about our group, as well," he said.
Tickets cost $5 if purchased prior to the event from a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Admission is $6 at the door.
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