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            On April 12^th, among the bluest of skies, and the crystal clear waters of Santa Barbara, Alpha Tau Omega achieved the largest organized philanthropy event of the year, at UCSB. A sorority volleyball tournament that consisted of 24 teams, two food vendors, six buses, 18 security guards, a beer garden for the 21+ crowd, two radio M.C.’s, a cool-off and water station, a graffiti artist, parachuters, and a crowd reaching nearly 3,600 guests. With sponsors ranging from Red Bull and Red Cross, to Subway and Sports Authority, along with many other local businesses, the 5^th Annual ASVT was beyond a success. 

            The Kidney Cancer Association banner waved in the wind among the six foot fencing erected around 10 volleyball courts and flashes of green bracelets were seen in each direction. Despite the cries of the car odometers, teams from as far south as San Diego and as from the north as far as Davis took to the courts to compete for the Hanelt Cup trophy and free tickets and travel to the Red Bull Air Show in San Diego May 4^th-6^th.

             As if it were planned, the two finalists of 2007 met again for the cherished championship rivalry of Alpha Phi UCSB versus defending champions Alpha Chi Omega UCSB. With the sun lowering, and the tension rising, the crowds gathered around the championship court to watch a show down that, regardless of the result would only add to an already amazing day. As the scores inched higher and the time waned the practice and tears, the sweat and discipline, provided yet again another trophy to the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

            With the heroic performance of the ASVT teams, the growing lines around the refreshments, and the tank top tans developing by the minute, Alpha Tau Omega was able to not only raise a check substantially larger from the previous year, but also introduce an awareness of kidney cancer, and not only honor an Alpha Tau brother that succumbed to the horrible disease, but to support the many other moms, dads, brothers, sisters, and loved ones that are battling this disease. 
           ~ Adam Stark, ASVT Event Chari, Alpha Tau Omega