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A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Vol. 115, No. 3 Summer 2003
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Career Development
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Recruitment Addresses and Dates 16 People
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4 Alpha Phi International Music Consultant Judy Kay Schmidt Mead (∆Γ-Northern Colorado), center, leads a song during the 1970 Convention. Learn more about Alpha Phi's musical history.
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ALPHA PHIS IN MUSIC Meet Missy Archacki Roback (ZP-Bentley) and other Alpha Phis who have incorporated their passion for music into their careers.
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ON THE COVER Singer/songwriter Missy Archacki Roback (ZP-Bentley). Read about her on page 2.
Foundation Manager of Development Marci Medwed (B-Northwestern) makes her mark in Chicago musical theatre.
Founders Clara Bradley Burdette (’76), died 1954 Florence Chidester Lukens (’75), died 1885 Martha Foote Crow (’76), died 1924 Ida Gilbert Houghton (’76), died 1916 Jane S. Higham (’76), died 1949 Kate Hogoboom Gilbert (’75), died 1900 Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults (’75), died 1895 Rena Michaels Atchison (’74), died 1933 Louise Shepard Hancock (’76), died 1932 Clara Sittser Williams (’75), died 1925 International Executive Board International President: Crista Cate Vasina Vice President: Amy Pfannenstiel Bunszel Secretary/Treasurer: Lindsay Wiggins Barbara Koontz Alevras Stacey Grimes Boulmetis Margaret Halla Cash Linda Boon DeFee Felicia Hunt Peg DeChant Thornburg Ex-Officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate Foundation Directors Chairman: Susan Brink Sherratt Vice Chairman: Gayle Goodman Secretary: Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra Treasurer: Susan Weiskittle Barrick Ann Brinkman Judith Knudsen Brown Alin Hernandez Wall Crista Cate Vasina National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Deana Koonsman Gage Second Alternate Delegate: Laura Malley-Schmitt Third Alternate Delegate: Mary Rekart Ulich Editorial Advisory Board Sheila George Bright Ann Brinkman Emily Ellison Lamb Jan Jones Owen Lisa Marlene Sawyer Jodi Wilson Siegel Alpha Phi Quarterly Staff Editor: Christine Spiegel E-mail: quarterly@alphaphi.org Alpha Phi Quarterly Design Michelle Webb Design E-mail: mwdesign@intosh.net Alpha Phi Home Page www.alphaphi.org Executive Office Executive Director: Susan Zabriskie Address: 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847.475.0663 Fax: 847.475.6820 E-mail: fraternity@alphaphi.org Foundation Office Executive Director: Rebecca Andrew Zanatta Address: 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Foundation Phone: 847.475.4532 Fax: 847.475.9982 E-mail: foundation@alphaphi.org
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Regional Conferences, chapter adviser training and other events, I am always inspired by the music of Alpha Phi. From “Alpha Phi Grace” to “Slap! Bang!” to new recruitment songs written to popular radio tunes, music continues to have an evolving position in Alpha Phi culture. My first memory of Alpha Phi music comes from attending preference during formal recruitment. The songs of friendship and sisterhood intertwined with the ceremony
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showed me how important Alpha Phi was to the women of Northern Colorado ( ). The following day I joined in the Crista Cate Vasina
boisterous cheering and clapping that is the celebration song of sisterhood, and my days as an Alpha Phi began.
Many parallels can be drawn between our Fraternity and the power and beauty of the best orchestras in the world. An orchestra has many first chairs – or leaders of particular instrument sections. Alpha Phi, too, has many opportunities to become a “first chair,” or to lead on the collegiate, alumnae, regional or international level. Being a chair could mean serving as an officer in your chapter, representing your chapter on a collegiate or alumnae Panhellenic, heading an International level committee or even contribut-
Sisters sing during 2002 Convention.
ing to the Quarterly. I believe the breadth and depth of opportunities in Alpha Phi is what makes our organization so special. An important hallmark of a successful orchestra is the kind of songs it plays. As a member of a collegiate or alumnae chapter, ask yourself if your chapter’s music swells to the song of sisterhood, scholarship and service? Are you trying new music or playing the same tune as every other chapter? I encourage you to consistently challenge your chapter to expand its repertoire. Also important is how each member of the orchestra contributes her talents. What instrument do you play in the orchestra of your chapter and the Fraternity as a whole? Each chapter and each sister influences the “sound” of Alpha Phi as a Fraternity. It takes every member and her individual talents and contributions to complete the International ensemble.
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I encourage all members to listen to the beautiful song the orchestra of Alpha Phi offers each of us. Play an active part in the orchestra, and challenge yourself to assume the “first chair” at least once. Just as a beautiful song remains with you for a lifetime, so do your membership and participation in Alpha Phi.
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Crista Cate Vasina ( -Northern Colorado) International President
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Phis in Music Careers “There is a secret about music that musicians know,” says Nancy Nugent Beaty ( -Texas), an accomplished soprano soloist. “It has the power to unlock passion in the soul.” Sisters from all walks of life have chosen to follow their passion and incorporate music into their careers. Meet some below, and visit our Web site to read about additional Alpha Phis in music-related careers. S I N G E R C R E AT E S O W N R E C O R D L A B E L Missy Archacki Roback (FQ-Bentley) released her debut CD, “Just Like Breathing,” in October 2002. Although having one’s own CD is not unique, beginning a record label to do so is. “Running a record label is pretty challenging, especially when you’re also the label’s artist,” says the singer/songwriter about Hear Kitty Records, San Francisco. “But so far I have been quite successful.” Successful, indeed: she obtained national and international distribution and received radio airplay through her own public relations efforts. The CD has received positive reviews in the U.S. and abroad, including an honorable mention in the Chicago Sun-Times’ Best of 2002 list. One of Missy’s songs was featured in the popular television drama “Felicity.” Two songs are featured in the independent film Save It For Later, which premiered during the San Francisco International Film Festival in April. All this was accomplished without the help of an agent, manager or music attorney. “I decided to release the record myself to maintain creative control and because I knew I would work harder for myself than most independent labels,” says Missy. She received help from husband Steven Roback, an internationally acclaimed songwriter, who produced the CD and played several instruments on it. Missy took most of the photos and conceived the artwork for the CD packaging and Web site. “Overall, it’s been a fascinating, if somewhat exhausting, experience!” says Missy. Critics call Missy’s music “haunting,” “dreamy” and “atmospheric,” and her vocals have been compared to Aimee Mann, Emmylou Harris and Sandy Denny. For more information about Missy, visit www.missyroback.com.
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INDUSTRY VETERAN TEACHES “A C T I V E M U S I C F O R K I D S ” For more than 12 years Carole Hambley Peterson (B-Northwestern) has taught kinetic music classes in the Chicago suburbs for children ages 18 months to 6 years. After several speaking engagements and presentations to parent groups and educators about how to put more music into children’s lives, Carole’s reputation has grown nationally. “What makes me different from hundreds of other performers out there,” says Carole, “is I teach not just what to do with kids, but how and why. Reaction from teachers has been huge!” Her company, Macaroni Soup, also offers theater programs for children through sixth grade. Carole connects music exposure with brain and motor coordination development, language skills and reading preparation. The Park Ridge, Ill., resident’s debut CD, “Sticky Bubble Gum ... and Other Tasty Tunes” was released in February 2002. Her next will be available in August. “I carry some of my props in an Alpha Phi bag and am often approached by women who say, ‘Are you an Alpha Phi? Me, too!’” says Carole. “Sisters are everywhere! I’ll even be speaking for my Northwest Suburban alumnae chapter in March.” Carole, who has held positions ranging from cruise director to soap opera actress, also entertains with The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. For more information about Carole, e-mail her at macaronisp@aol.com or call 847.384.1404.
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LIFELONG ENTHUSIAST CONDUCTS COMMUNITY CHORUS “Music has been my lifelong love,” says Nancy Nugent Beaty ( -Texas), an accomplished soprano soloist and choral enthusiast who recently conducted an 80-voice community chorus. Its premiere concert was her proudest moment, she says: “The group started only a year ago and disbands during the summer while the snowbirds go north. Nevertheless, the chorus thoroughly entertained a completely packed house. Had the fire marshal shown up, we would have been in real trouble!” Nancy has extensive experience in sacred choral works, oratorios and musical theater. She also plays piano, organ, oboe, flute and piccolo. “Although vocal music is my first love, I have wonderful memories of being in the UT Longhorn band as an undergraduate,” she adds. For more information, call Nancy at 239.732.0947 or e-mail nancybeaty@ earthlink.net.
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Alkyer, the magazine’s publisher, and landed her a part-time position during college that became full-time. “The [music business] program gave me the freedom to pursue the different aspects of the music industry and encouraged me to take advantage of internship and field experience opportunities,” says Ami. “When I began the program I didn’t have a definitive position in the industry in mind, and I was lucky to find a nice fit at
DownBeat,” she continues. “I use what I learned from my marketing and advertising courses in my work. My musical background and knowledge is also essential in this position.” Amy also was an intern in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s marketing department. For more information about DownBeat, visit www.downbeat.com.
P E R H A P S YO U ’ V E H E A R D O F T H E S E M U S I C P H I S Singer/songwriter Stephanie Erdel (B∆UCLA and Θ-Michigan) released a melodic rock album last year titled “Running From Fear.” She quit her job as a cartoon animator to make the album in memory of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the death of her boyfriend. “I was there that day only three blocks away and had to run for my life,” says Stephanie. “The album was inspired by my personal experience and feelings dealing with the loss.” Read more about Stephanie at www.stephe.tv.
Cathy Schafer McKay (ΘIJames Madison) is a physical education teacher in Charlottesville, Va., who teaches and advocates dance for children on both the university and state level.
Kelly Willyard (BΓΛColorado) moved to Los Angeles in 1999 to pursue work in the music industry as a professional singer/songwriter. During fall, she sang country music on three episodes of CBS’s “Touched by an Angel.” Read more about Kelly at www.KellyWillyard.com.
May graduate Cara Lynne Iuliano (HΩ-Towson) was on the 2001-02 Baltimore Blast Lady Blasters Dance & Cheer Team. She also was a dancer in Ricky Martin’s 1999 “Shake Your Bon-Bon” music video.
Jenifer Spreitzer French (P-Ohio State) has been on the Chicago jazz circuit since 1999. Read more about Jenifer at www.jennylovesjazz.com.
Visit our Web site at www.alphaphi.org to read about additional Alpha Phis in music-related careers.
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Music Plays Important Role in Alpha Phi Culture
1892 Songbook
“Singing for the pure joy of being together was reason enough to sing,” says Alpha Phi International’s former Music Consultant Judy Kay Schmidt Mead ( -Northern Colorado) about the early music of the Fraternity. “Ever since the Original Ten warmed together around a stove and sang before they departed, songs have been prominent in Alpha Phi history.” The first songbook, published in 1892 in honor of Alpha Phi’s 20th anniversary, included songs written by four of the Founders. “Most were parodies based on popular ‘airs,’ or melodies of the day, just as we parody current favorites,” says Judy Kay. Music continues to have an evolving position in Alpha Phi culture. It is an important aspect of ceremonies, ritual and traditions. It changes with the world around us, yet it reflects what is constant. The following timeline briefly describes some of the trends in music during specific decades and how the music of the eras influenced Alpha Phi’s choices in song.
when vaudeville emerged. Although sound recording was invented in 1877, sheet music remained the primary means of disseminating popular music until the 1920s. Alpha Phi Songs: The oldest Alpha Phi song still widely sung today is “Flowers of Alpha Phi.” Written by Eugenia L. Cole (E-Minnesota) in 1892 to the 1854 melody, “How Can I Leave Thee,” it is still used today for inspiration days, particularly the Court of Ivy. “The Gray and Bordeaux Room” is from the first edition songbook, one of the early parodies written by Founder Kate Hogoboom Gilbert (A-Syracuse) to the tune of “Twas Off the Blue Canary Isles.” “Convention Song,” written by Lydia M. Thomsen (A-Syracuse) in 1883, was one of the earliest parodies sung to the well-known “Auld Lang Syne.” (The song did not become synonymous with New Year’s Eve until 1930 when it was played by Guy Lombardo’s orchestra.)
1900-20 1872-1900 In the early years of Alpha Phi, music was a reflection of the political and military events of the time (Civil War 1861-65, Spanish American War 1898 and Reconstruction Eras 1865-77). Religious songs, or hymns, folklore music and ragtime were trends. Minstrel shows were popular until around 1870,
DePauw (Γ) collegians pose for an intersorority sing picture in the early 1930s.
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In addition to reflecting political events of the time, music was influenced by Broadway plays and motion pictures. Blues and jazz evolved around the turn of the century and remained the root of the 20th century. Ballroom dancing arrived in 1910. Burlesque remained popular until the 1930s. Alpha Phi Songs: “Parting,” which is still used today as the Loving Cup ceremony song, was written in 1902 by Mary Frances Sanford (E-Minnesota) to a popular song of the time, “Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes.” “Slap! Bang!,” written in the early 1900s, is still commonly sung today. “A Rushing Song” was written to the tune of “Pack Up Your Troubles,” a song synonymous with World War I (1914-18). “Pin the Ivy Leaf On Me” was written to the circa 1900s tune, “Turkey in the Straw.” Several Alpha Phi toasts in the early 1900s were written to Luders’ “Stein Song,” made popular at the time by its inclusion in the Broadway musical The Prince of Pilsen.
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Alpha Phi International Music Consultant Judy Kay Mead, center, leads a song during the 1970 Convention.
1920-40 The “Roaring ‘20s” also were known as the jazz age. Ziegfeld Follies, vaudeville and Broadway musicals ruled the era. Television was introduced. Commercial radio spread in the 1920s. Gramophone discs, invented in the late 1880s, made recordings more popular than sheet music in sales by the mid-1920s. In 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a bill designating “The Star Spangled Banner” as the national anthem. Big bands and swing became popular in the late 1930s. Alpha Phi Songs: “Shine On, Golden Pin!,” was written after “Shine On, Harvest Moon,” a song popular in the 1930s thanks to Ziegfeld Follies. “So Long” was written to the 1924 Gershwin tune, “Swanee.” “Let’s Pledge Ourselves Again” was written in 1936 by Katharine Lourim (BB-Michigan State). The song is still sung today during inspiration days, State Day and Founders’ Day.
1940s Production for World War II (1940-45) pulled the country out of the Great Depression. Big bands dominated the beginning of the decade. Be-bop and rhythm and blues became the trend at the end of the decade. Country singers gained recognition. The “Ed Sullivan Show” came on the scene in 1948 and became the longest running variety show in television history, ending in 1971. The long-playing record (LP) was invented in 1948. In 1949, 7-inch 45-rpm records were introduced.
Rock ‘n roll, rhythm and blues, love songs and jazz were trends. Elvis Presley became the first rock star in 1956. Color television became a major influence, and stereos were developed and commercialized. “American Bandstand” had an audience of 20 million. The Grand Ole Opry gained recognition. Broadway and movie musicals played an important part of this decade. “The Lawrence Welk Show” was created by the famous bandleader in 1955 and ran through 1982. Alpha Phi Songs: “Edelweiss (Alpha Phi)” was a parody of the song of the same name from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1959 musical The Sound Of Music. “Sayonara” was written after the Irving Berlin 1957 motion picture of the same name. “The Ivy Leaf ” was a parody of the theme song to the popular early 1950s television program “The Halls of Ivy.”
Does your chapter need the latest version of Alpha Phi International’s songbook? “Songs of Alpha Phi-The Classic Collection,” created in 1996, also comes with a CD. To order, contact the Executive Office at 847.316.8938 or fraternity@alphaphi.org.
1960s Music became political again (Korean War 195053, Vietnam 1959-75). Protest songs, Motown, acid and psychedelic rock, pop, rhythm and blues, folk and musicals were the trend. The Beatles led the “British Invasion” in the mid-1960s. Woodstock was in 1969. Music became available on 8-track tape cartridges in the mid ‘60s. Computers were used in music composition, and popular music used synthesizers and electronic devices. Alpha Phi Songs: “Green, Green,” possibly the most favorite Alpha Phi song still sung today, is from a melody from this decade by the same name. Oklahoma ( ) chapter introduced “Alpha Phi,” written to the tune of “Lemon Tree,” the popular 1960s hit by Peter, Paul and Mary. Two songs still used today first appeared in Alpha Phi songbooks in the 1960s. “Linger,” Field consultants sing together during the 1980 Convention.
Alpha Phi Songs: “You’ll Never Walk Alone” was a parody of the song of the same name from the 1945 Broadway musical Carousel.
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Judy Kay Mead conducts singers at the 1992 Convention.
“I’ve Chosen So Well” was written after the musical Chess’ “I Know Him So Well.” “Somewhere Out There” was written after the tune of the same name and the movie American Tale. “Alpha Phi” was written after one of the most well-known Christian songs of all-time, “El Shaddai.” “Alpha Phi Love” was written to “I Sing the Body Electric” from the hit movie Fame.
1990-present written after the traditional “campfire” song of the same name, is used in preference ceremonies. “Lovely Girl,” written after “Smile A While,” is commonly sung during candle passings and at weddings.
1970s Pop music took on a variety of styles: soft rock, hard rock, country, folk, punk, funk and the dance craze of the decade, disco. Blue grass and reggae also were trends. The compact audio cassette gained popularity in this decade. Alpha Phi Songs: “Circles,” written by Judy Kay and then president Phyllis Sims Selig ( -Kansas) after the same song title by Toni Tennille, was still popular into the ‘90s. “Alpha Phi Is Ours” was written after the classic 1969 tune “Pass It On.” “Hello Alpha Phi” was written after “What I Did For Love” from Broadway’s A Chorus Line. “Warm and Gentle Girls” was written to the popular 1970s song of the same title.
Grunge and the popularity of alternative rock exploded in the 1990s. Music trends have included quite a variety of prominent styles: rap, hip-hop, heavy metal, worldbeat, retro, pop, techno dance, adult contemporary, country and Latin. MP3s, invented in 1992, gained popularity near the turn of the century. Alpha Phi Songs: Sisters had fun with karaoke. Songs from Disney® films like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast provided melodies for parodies in recruitment skits. Songs reflecting Alpha Phi-specific words were written to popular television program themes such as “Friends.” “I Will Remember You” was written by Keri Pyke ( S-Rensselaer) and Linda Schnetzer (BOBowling Green State) to Sarah McLachlan’s song of the same name and is used in preference and Founders’ Day ceremonies. Northwestern (B) introduced an Alpha Phi version of “Seasons of Love” from the 1990s rock opera Rent.
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Thank you to Judy Kay Schmidt Mead (∆Γ-Northern Colorado) for her assistance with this article.
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Popular music included hip-hop, rhythm and blues, pop, punk, new wave, heavy metal and worldbeat. Rap gained prominence in the mid-1980s. “O Canada” was proclaimed Canada’s national anthem in 1980, 100 years after it was first sung. MTV launched music television in 1981. The compact disc was introduced in 1983.
“Singing together is part of who we are, no matter the times,” says Judy Kay. “As time goes on, we must pass on to our collegiate women the songs that have shaped our Fraternity. Our ceremonial songs, in particular, reflect our past and the sisters who have gone before us. It is critical that we preserve this history.”
Alpha Phi Songs: Songs reflected the popular television programs, movies, musicals and singers of the decade. The Alpha Phi melody written to the theme from the movie Ice Castles, “Time,” was sung for more than a decade. UCLA (B ) wrote an Alpha Phi version of the early 1980s hit “All I Needed,” by Yaz. It remained one of the most widely sung songs in collegiate chapters into the late 1990s.
CSU/Long Beach (ΓK) sisters sing during 1993 formal recruitment.
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Careers in Music By Natalie Lundsteen
Do you need to carry a tune to be in the music biz? It depends who you ask. Careers in the industry can take many forms, from song writing to record production, marketing to entertainment law, artist management to cover-art production, music therapy to teaching, and hundreds more. Recent graduate Jessie Malchik (I University of the Pacific) studied music industry management at the University of the Pacific. She’s hoping to get a foot in the door to “ultimately work in artist management, concert promotion or event planning,” says Jessie. Her internship with FAT Wreck Jessie Malchik Chords, San Francisco, during college should help start the networking process. As always, “who you know” helps. This is especially true in music, where job postings are not always advertised or structured. A suggestion to Jessie and others in her position: become involved by volunteering or attending conferences, lectures or special events in the industry. If you live near a university with a music program, check out its department Web site and events. Set up informational interviews with people in positions similar to those fitting your interests. Find a mentor in the industry to help navigate. Learn as much as possible about the industry, its trends and the specifics of your area of interest. Read books and magazines that concentrate on the industry. Rolling Stone, Billboard and Spin are mainstream titles, but have you heard of Chamber Music Magazine, the Journal of Music Theory or Folk Music Digest?
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Creating a Path A career path related to music – unlike more traditional careers such as finance, education or medicine – may be more roundabout. This was the case with Rosanne Locricchio ( -Western Michigan), who created a new career after 11 unsatisfying years in public relations. Web Sites Applause/Careers in Music, http://cnvi.com/applause I Write The Music, http://iwritethemusic.com/careers.html Music Business Solutions, www.mbsolutions.com Music Careers, www.musiccareers.net Music Industry Career Center, www.music-careers.com Books 100 Careers in the Music Business, Tanja L. Crouch (Barron’s Educational Series, 2001. ISBN: 0764115774)
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EXAMPLES OF MUSIC-RELATED OPPORTUNITIES Early childhood music educator, $19,000-$70,000/year. Ability to read music, provide private instruction in piano and primary instrument or voice. Teaching certificate, bachelor’s degree in music education generally required. Orchestra musician, $300/week-$70,000/year. Participation in instrumental ensembles. Private instruction in primary instrument. Solo performance experience. Music performance degree usually required. Organist, $9000-$57,000/year. History of music and liturgy. Keyboard transposition and improvisation. Knowledge of languages helpful, especially German and Latin. Choral and instrumental techniques. Degree or equivalent training and professional certification necessary. Music marketing/advertising specialist, $28,000-$116,000/year. Interest in music and business, ability to work with people. Related degree or equivalent training.
Rosanne founded Musical Magic, a Chicago-based music program for children newborn through age 4 designed to encourage self-expression and inspire confidence and passion that will last a lifetime. Although Rosanne studied communications and journalism in college, she says, “Singing Rosanne Locricchio and music had always been my passion, but just as my hobby.” In January 2002, she went with a friend and her daughter to a child/parent music class. “During the class, I got goosebumps because I just knew it was what I wanted to do,” she says. Rosanne combined her singing background, volunteer experience with children at music camps and community theatre and public relations expertise to research and create a unique educational program. “Now, I’m insanely happy!” says Rosanne. “I wake up everyday and do something that has value.” With talent, training, connections and the right opportunities (or maybe a combination of all these), you can find your rhythm in a music-related career. Natalie Lundsteen is an internship advisor and career counselor for the Stanford University Career Development Center.
All You Need to Know About the Music Business, Donald S. Passman (Simon & Schuster, 2000. ISBN: 0684870649) Creative Careers in Music, Josquin des Pres and Mark Landsman (Allworth Press, 2000. ISBN: 1581150490) Music Business Handbook and Career Guide, Seventh Edition, David Baskerville, Ph.D. (Sage Publications, 2000. ISBN: 0761923209) Networking In The Music Business, 2nd Edition, Dan Kimpel (Hal Leonard, 1999. ISBN: 0872887278)
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North Central Midwest Region CHICAGO LAKE SHORE, ILL. In April, Chicago Lake Shore alumnae launched “Getting Personal,” a personal development series offered quarterly to Chicago alumnae Panhellenic members. Lectures and demonstrations address issues of importance to women ages 25-40: life balance, buying a first home, technology, relationships, healthy living and building a financial portfolio. Conceptualized by President Ann Brinkman (Z∆-Iowa State) last fall, the inaugural lecture was a financial discussion entitled “Smart Women Finish Rich,” led by Morgan Stanley’s Paul Laliberte. Those interested in attending Pilates 101 in July should contact Ann. –Ann Brinkman (Z∆-Iowa State) CHICAGO LAKE SHORE CONTACT:
Ann Brinkman (Z∆-Iowa State) annmariebrinkman@yahoo.com 312.286.7431
EVANSVILLE, IND. Thanks to the vision of Lorrie Hamrick Bilderback (∆P-Ball State) and Kathryn Starnes-Kiely (EBButler), the Evansville/Tri-State chapter became official Dec. 19, 2002, with 16 founding members. In December, Kathryn Starnes-Kiely hosted a holiday ornament exchange. Everyone enjoyed a “Share Your Favorite Alpha Phi Momento” ice breaker, and officers were elected. February brought a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres party. Lorrie Bilderback hosted a Cinco de Mayo Phiesta, featuring a taco bar, piñatas and a margarita punch. –Stephanie Keilman Walsh (∆Π-Indiana State) EVANSVILLE AREA CONTACT:
Lorrie Hamrick Bilderback (∆P-Ball State)
lorrie@us.ibm.com 812.490.2547 SUMMER 2003
MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee alumnae gathered in June for an annual potluck supper; Sharon Pecha Curran-Newman (ΓΣ-Wisconsin/Stout) hosted the event. President Linda Robnett Short (∆Ψ-Wisconsin/Oshkosh) presented 50-year membership recognitions to Mary Puchner Fagan (I-Wisconsin) and Patricia Johnston Nelson (E-Minnesota). Alumnae donated to Children’s Hospital’s CAP (Child Abuse Prevention) Fund and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research. –Linda Robnett Short (∆Ψ-Wisconsin/Oshkosh) MILWAUKEE CONTACT:
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Monterey Bay alumnae enjoy lunch at the Paradise Beach Grille in Capitola-by-the-Sea.
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Greater Kansas City members welcome two alumnae initiates, pictured at each side. They join four Theta Lambda new members in the collegiate chapter’s initiation activities.
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(From left) Trisha Rogers, Ashley Gibson and Kerry Moore (all ΓΞ-Wichita State) enjoy a Wichita alumnae wine and cheese party.
Linda Robnett Short (∆Ψ-Wisconsin/Oshkosh)
cabinstil@milwpc.com 262.375.2494
Northeast Region BOSTON, MASS. Boston alumnae chapter (BAC) members elected officers in April. They congratulate the new executive board and thank those who served last term. The BAC hosted its first 5K walk/run in April along a scenic route on the Charles River. Proceeds benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation and the American Heart Association®. Members plan to make this an annual event. –Raina Huebner (I∆-Rhode Island) BOSTON CONTACT:
Raina Huebner (I∆-Rhode Island) president@bostonphis.com 617.629.7891 www.bostonphis.com
NYC METRO, N.Y. New York City alumnae enjoyed painting pottery and stuffing goodie bags for Seton Hall (HH) and Hofstra (ΘM) seniors. They joined other area fraternity and sorority alumni during sunset on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s rooftop.
Summer events included a third annual Baseball and Brewskies New York Yankees® game with Sigma Chi fraternity alumni. Sisters spent a day at the beach with New Jersey Shore ivy connection members. –Danielle Altruda (ΘM-Hofstra) NYC METRO CONTACT:
Danielle Altruda (ΘM-Hofstra)
dinkiesteach@hotmail.com 516.483.5536 www.groups.yahoo.com/group/APhi_NYCAlum RHODE ISLAND Rhody Phis spent a night with sweeties at Dave & Buster’s in January. An April semi-formal Silver & Bordeaux cocktail party and silent auction raised more than $700 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Upcoming events include a guided kayak trip, Phlea Market yard sale, the third annual 5K walk/run fundraiser, a seal watching tour, Ocean State Follies, Founders’ Day brunch at a waterfront restaurant, Girls Fight Back self defense class and more. –Kim Norton-O’Brien (ZP-Bentley) RHODE ISLAND CONTACT:
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SISTER COMPETES FOR MISS CONNECTICUT TITLE Congratulations to Fairfield County (Conn.) alumna Lisa Giordano (A-Syracuse), who was crowned Miss Greater Hamden in November. The North Haven resident competed in the Miss Connecticut pageant June 28 (results of the competition were not available at press time). In addition to beginning a legal education at Quinnipiac University School of Law part-time this fall, Lisa will continue a fulltime government research assistant position with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. Lisa is secretary of the Fairfield County chapter.
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Alpha Phi International representatives host a reception for alumnae in the St. Louis area in March.
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Birmingham/Tuscaloosa sisters enjoy a theatre outing.
Pacific Northwest Region MONTEREY BAY, CALIF. Monterey Bay alumnae began 2003 with a luncheon at the Paradise Beach Grille in Capitola-by-the-Sea. Upcoming events include a luncheon and golf in Santa Cruz, hike at Point Lobos State Reserve and outdoor theatre in Carmel. –Alice Schmitt LeFebvre (Λ-UC/Berkeley) MONTEREY BAY CONTACT:
Alice Schmitt LeFebvre (Λ-UC/Berkeley) alicelefebvre@earthlink.net 704.759.8124
HAWAII Oahu alumnae held their first mother/daughter luncheon in July 2002 at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki. During the event, the chapter’s $1,000 Leona Mallery Ames (N-Nebraska) scholarship winner was announced: Kelly Spondike (ZB-Loyola Marymount). Members celebrated Founders’ Day during fall. December was the annual holiday party and white elephant silent auction, with proceeds going toward the chapter’s scholarship. During the party, Donna McClure Fouts (∆K-Wisconsin/LaCrosse) headed a canned and paper goods collection that benefited the local United Cerebral Palsy organization. –Sandra L. Kofel (∆Ψ-Wisconsin/Oshkosh) HAWAII CONTACT:
Sandra L. Kofel (∆Ψ-Wisconsin/Oshkosh)
skofel@hawaii.rr.com 808.395.1583 PAGE TEN
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South Central Region GREATER KANSAS CITY, KAN. Greater Kansas City members welcomed two alumnae initiates during spring: Lorie Snyder and Rachel Franks. The women were included in Central Missouri State’s (ΘΛ) initiation activities. In April, alumnae assembled finals survival baskets for Missouri (O), Washburn (Y) and Theta Lambda collegians. In May, members enjoyed a salad supper and book exchange, and the summer golf league began. –Debra Howland (Γ∆-Kansas) GREATER KANSAS CITY CONTACT:
Gretchen McClure (ΘΓ-Northeast Missouri State)
gretchenmcclure@lycos.com 913.268.7468 WICHITA, KAN. Wichita alumnae held a summer house re-warming party: Wichita State (ΓΞ) collegians registered for items needed in the chapter house, and alumnae bought various items as gifts. An office supply drive also was organized by alumnae for Gamma Xi. Alumnae and guests sampled selections at a wine and cheese party hosted by Ellen Fiedler Estes (ΓΞ-Wichita State). –Patricia Spiegel (ΓΞ-Wichita State) WICHITA CONTACT:
Dawn Moore (ΓΞ-Wichita State) sistertel@hotmail.com 316.993.0420
GREATER TULSA, OKLA. In addition to monthly meetings and happy hours, Greater Tulsa alumnae enjoyed a Super Bowl party, wine tasting and Bring A Bear event with donations delivered to the Tulsa police department. The chapter thanks Mellissa Henson (∆∆Oklahoma City) and her husband for helping a sister. When they learned Christy Morrison Hinton’s (AΛ) daughter was diagnosed with a benign tumor and
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Cheri Hinton-Quillen (∆P-Ball State)
thewoobiecat@netzero.net 913.338.1091 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Oklahoma City alumnae enjoyed a “girls’ night out” in February at a local pizza place. During March’s annual Oklahoma City Panhellenic Woman of the Year luncheon and style show, Anne Booth Pfenning (Φ-Oklahoma) was honored as the Alpha Phi Woman of the Year (see NPC Update). March also brought a mother/child event at a pottery store. In June, sisters joined Norman alumnae for a wine tasting offered by a local business. A pool party will conclude the summer. –Becky Morse (Φ-Oklahoma) OKLAHOMA CITY CONTACT:
Becky Morse (Φ-Oklahoma)
bmorse@centuryfitness.com 405.840.1709 DALLAS AND SUBURBAN, TEXAS Dallas alumnae welcomed International President Crista Cate Vasina (∆Γ-Northern Colorado) to a wine and cheese gathering at IEB Director Linda Boon DeFee’s (ΓI-Texas Tech) home. Sisters attempted to identify each other from baby pictures at Lynn Clements Soutter’s (ZN-Texas Christian) home in February; Regina Rice Haas (ΩTexas) won the contest. Sisters attended the Plano/Richardson alumnae Panhellenic style show and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at Sheila George Bright’s (ΓI-Texas Tech) home in March. Members created care packages for local collegians in April; Judy Swanson Rice (EΩΛ-Texas A&M) hosted.
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OMICRONS PLAY AT BIG 12 Missouri (O) alumnae rally in Dallas during a Big 12 basketball tournament. Pictured are (from left) Melodie Powell, former national president of the Missouri Alumni Association and a current adviser to Omicron; Val Lawlor, house corporation board president and Dee Ledford Malone.
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Other spring activities planned by Vice President of Programs Lynn Soutter included An Evening with the Mad Hatter in May to benefit collegiate support, a June Wine Down with Carol Price Lander (ΓHNorth Texas) and installation of 2003-04 officers. –Staci Stephenson (Φ-Oklahoma) DALLAS AND SUBURBAN CONTACT:
Kim Spadoni Criscuolo (ΓI-Texas Tech)
kimberly.criscuolo@canyoncreektravel.com 972.907.1027 www.geocities.com/sys113 FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, TEXAS Far North Dallas and Surrounding Counties alumnae’s first fundraiser, the spring Fashion for Foundation, exceeded the chapter’s goal and raised $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. April’s meeting at Sarah Wolter’s (ΓI-Texas Tech) home included electing new officers and preparing final exam goodie bags for Midwestern State (ΓΩ) and Cameron (ΘP) collegians. Cameron collegians attended a senior ceremony and mock recruitment hosted by alumnae during a May meeting at Dallas Arboretum Gardens. –Jessica Warchol (ΓΩ-Midwestern State) FAR NORTH DALLAS CONTACT:
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Susan Stone (ZN-Texas Christian)
Ammie Rabicke (Θ∆-Creighton) ammie43@msn.com 205.970.3803
tcustoner@sbcglobal.net 817.921.9822 NORTHWEST HOUSTON Northwest Houston sisters are proud of Carolyn Allen Knutsen (BM-Alabama), recruitment chair for the Northwest Houston alumnae Panhellenic. Under Carolyn’s leadership, Phis helped organize Panhellenic’s parent/daughter tea and college sorority night. In March, several members attended the Panhellenic luncheon and style show. Spring highlights included an April meeting and chapter birthday celebration hosted by Lisa Krenek and Cara Schurwon (both ΓI-Texas Tech). The installation of officers was conducted at President Gina Garner Winter’s (EΩΛ-Texas A&M) home in May. Alpha Phis, husbands and friends enjoyed a Houston Astros® game. Phis looked forward to a winery tour during summer. –Susan Kimbrough Danbom (ΓI-Texas Tech) NORTHWEST HOUSTON CONTACT:
Gina Garner Winter (EΩΛ-Texas A&M)
gkdds@hotmail.com 281.296.0766
Karla Hardy-Allford (ΓΩ-Midwestern State)
Kallford@swbell.net 972.624.0686 FORT WORTH, TEXAS Cathy Brown (ZN-Texas Christian) hosted a Fort Worth alumnae Mardi Gras meeting in February. In March, Annette Klemow Smith (ZN-Texas Christian) hosted a Pokeno night, accompanied by Mexican fare and margaritas. In April, a bowling night provided family fun; Jennifer Roberts (ΓH-North Texas) impressed with the best score. –Nadine Troll Parsons (ZN-Texas Christian)
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ATLANTA, GA. Atlanta alumnae began the year with a Thin Salads/Fat Desserts gathering hosted by Alumnae Membership Coordinator Teresa Gillian Gray (BΓ-Colorado). During the Buy a Pound/Sell a Pound auction members bid on wrapped items that weighed only one pound. Proceeds benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. Diane Hatch (A-Syracuse) hosted a Grape Escape event in February; members brought photographs and wine from their favorite region or country. In March, a dozen members attempted to top Emeril by participating in a Kroger Cooking School (Alpharetta) event. The event was coupled with a Pampered Chef® fundraiser sponsored by Courtney McAfee (ΘΠ-Emory). April brought a collegiate night where alumnae wore Alpha Phi and university letters as they shared college memories, photos and munchies popular during their college days. Alumnae volunteered at the Atlanta Symphony Associate’s Decorators’ Show House in May. A Phi He and She gathering at Kristie Scott Onorato’s (P-Ohio State) home concluded the year. –Linda Koziara Frassrand (BB-Michigan State) ATLANTA CONTACT:
BIRMINGHAM/TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Birmingham/Tuscaloosa alumnae enjoyed an afternoon matinee at the South City Theater, Alabaster. Pam Cooper, the mother of Jesanna Cooper (Ω-Texas), played a lead role in the Eugene O’Neil play Ah, Wilderness! After the performance, the group enjoyed dinner and a meeting at a nearby restaurant. A retreat is planned at the Gulf Shores beach condominium of Mary King Jones Dunkin (BMAlabama). –Carolynne Bond Kent (ΓΛ-Houston)
Linda Koziara Frassrand (BB-Michigan State)
lmfrass@attbi.com 770.667.0596 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte alumnae had a blast at Kabuto Japanese Steak House during an annual couples’ night out. A Souper/Salad Supper kicked off the chapter’s lollipop drive that benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event was a success, thanks in large part to Stephanie D’Alessandro Hoffman (ΘN-Appalachian State). (continued on next page)
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Members look forward to spending time at Pops in the Park and enjoying an afternoon at La-Tae-Da’s tea room this summer. –Tracy Weaver Hickman (EΦΛ-NC State) CHARLOTTE CONTACT:
Karen Evans (ΓN-Miami University)
charlottealphaphi@yahoo.com 704.846.2633 RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIA Richmond alumnae and families enjoyed an afternoon of pottery painting in February. March brought an annual Foundation fundraiser, a Pampered Chef® party hosted by Krissie Gattie (HΠ-Richmond). The new executive board met for brunch and a planning session at Judy Boyd Cogburn’s (∆NMaine) home. –Judy Boyd Cogburn (∆N-Maine) RICHMOND CONTACT:
Judy Boyd Cogburn (∆N-Maine) richmondaphi@mail.com 804.932.8669 www.angelfire.com/va/richmondaphialum
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Sara Keltner Williams (O-Missouri)
saranohw@yahoo.com 480.706.0313
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INLAND EMPIRE, CALIF. Inland Empire alumnae enjoyed game night at Kristin Lewis’ (HB-CSU/San Bernardino) home during spring. In March, members filled exam week goodie bags for CSU/San Bernardino (HB) collegians. Other events included coffee night at Starbucks®, a Mother’s Day card making workshop and Bunco. –Jenny Goodall Rash (HB-CSU/San Bernardino) INLAND EMPIRE CONTACT:
Iwona Luczkiewicz Contreras (HB-CSU/San
Bernardino) Iwonam2000@yahoo.com 909.864.3121 LONG BEACH, CALIF. In November, Long Beach alumnae garnered their philanthropic efforts to help Camp Del Corazon, a camp for children with serious cardiac ailments.
HOUSTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER HOSTS SPRING BREAK HOUSTON 2003 Thanks to the Houston alumnae chapter (HAC) and Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), four Alpha Phi collegians spent spring break interning in the nation’s largest children’s hospital, the world-famous Texas Medical Center. Ann-Marie Chacko (HX-Bishops), Katie Frost (∆Ξ-Nebraska/Kearney), Haley Horton (ΓH-North Texas) and Taryn Elise Travis (ΓB-UC/Santa Barbara) were selected out of 20 applicants to experience a different hospital unit each day for a week. The Spring Break Houston project was conceived by Dr. Tim Bricker, chief of cardiology at TCH, as an opportunity for the hospital to give back to Alpha Phi; the chapter has been involved with TCH for more than 40 years and contributed more than $125,000 in recent years. The project was executed by the TCH staff and members of HAC and spearheaded by Houston alumna Linda Schraub Ray (Ω-Texas). Debra L. Jordan Chernosky, M.D. (EΩ-Texas A&M) hosted a welcome reception upon the interns’ arrival. Sally Anne Schmidt Gutting (ZOΛ-Johns Hopkins) led the collegians on a tour of Houston before they began work. Those interested in applying for Spring Break Houston 2004 should contact Linda Ray at (From left) Haley Horton, Ann-Marie Chacko, Katie Frost and Taryn Travis are the recipients of linda_ray@cushwake.com. –Melissa Lee Sennatt Webb (ΓK-CSU/Long Beach) Spring Break Houston 2003 internships.
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JACKSONVILLE ALUMNA PAVES PATH FOR TODAY’S FEMALE MUSICIANS Jacksonville alumnae salute Eleanor Wright Hughes (H-Boston), a pioneer for women musicians in the New England area. In order for Eleanor to join the Boston Musician’s Union in 1968, she was required to dress as a man. She was one of the few piccolo players, and when she was allowed to join, Eleanor says, “I was told I had to look the part. I show old photos to friends now, and they have no idea it was me. I had a lot of fun doing it.” Eventually, other women began to join, and the dress code changed, Eleanor says. She began playing the flute and piccolo in a local philharmonic as a Eleanor Hughes youngster, and at 16, joined her hometown band – at a time when women required a chaperone to do so. Eleanor graduated with a bachelor of music degree from Boston University in 1953 and obtained a master’s degree in 1955. In addition to playing professionally in several local bands, she taught music in the public school system and gave private flute lessons. She has participated in the Boston University alumnae concert band in recent years. Eleanor has been an active member of the Jacksonville chapter since 1990, serving as president from 1996-98, and her civic activities are numerous.
Money was raised through the sale of jewelry donated by Betty Lou Konig Hayter (BΠ-USC). CSU/Long Beach (ΓK) graduating collegians and alumnae enjoyed an annual senior dinner, organized by Kathy Alexander Lingle (ΓK-CSU/Long Beach). Collegians and alumnae networked during a career night. Guest speaker Christine Benington Routley (ΓK-CSU/Long Beach) discussed her position as campus development manager for KPMG LLP and shared tips on job searches, résumé writing and networking. Karen Metz (B∆-UCLA) organized the event with the assistance of President Kimberly Olson Oldham (ΓT-Willamette and BΨ-San Jose State) and collegians Julie Arroyo and Kristy Magee (both ΓK-CSU/Long Beach). –Sharen Metz Kokaska (B∆-UCLA) LONG BEACH CONTACT:
Kimberly Olson Oldham (ΓK-CSU/Long Beach)
brentnkim@aol.com 714.840.8931 PIKES PEAK, COLO. Twenty Pikes Peak alumnae attended a chapter formation meeting in November. Members spent February and April meetings planning philanthropy and social events. Spring events included a luncheon at Wines of Colorado on Ute Pass in April and a Panhellenic Alumnae scholarship luncheon and American Cancer Society® Relay for Life® in May. A luncheon and tea at Glen Eyrie was held in June. Upcoming summer highlights are a July pool party and an August Denver outing. Meetings are scheduled for Aug. 23 and Oct. 6 at Panera Bread in Colorado Springs. –Jennifer Pierceall Herman (BA-Illinois) PIKES PEAK CONTACT:
Kimberly Miller (BA-Illinois)
kim@usateamhandball.org 719.648.7718
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DENVER, COLO. Denver alumnae prepared study sacks for Colorado (BΓΛ), Northern Colorado (∆Γ) and Colorado School of Mines (IZ) collegians during an April meeting. Members brought their college photos, and prizes were awarded in categories such as biggest hair and best formal dress. April also featured a couples’ dinner at an Italian restaurant. A Sensational Salads and Decadent Desserts meeting was in May. The second annual Phi Fun Picnic was in June. The Phi Moms satellite group explored a firefighters’ museum in March, enjoyed a trip to a pool in April and visited the zoo in May. Ivy Circle young alumnae went ice skating in March, relaxed at a happy hour in April and enjoyed lunch at the Cheesecake Factory in May. Congratulations to Brandi Smith Hunt (ZMColorado State) and Rochelle Carmichael Paulet (∆B-East Texas State), who competed for the Mrs. Colorado crown in May. Brandi represented Greeley and Rochelle represented Centennial in this premier pageant for married women. –Audrey Dessauer (ZΠ-Case Western Reserve) DENVER CONTACT:
Shelli Smith Anderson (∆H-Adrian)
president@denverphis.org 303.457.8006
Upper Midwest Region DETROIT WEST SUBURBAN, MICH. Thanks to Rich and Sheila Woods Miller’s (ΓP-Penn State) portable fire pit, Detroit West Phis had a great time at their spring picnic at Kensington Park despite the cold and rain. In October, the annual happy hour at Rio Bravo in Livonia allowed alumnae to catch up and plan the year’s events. An ornament exchange in December proved to be amusing. Members gathered in February
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Denise Mika-Biga (P-Ohio State)
mikabiga@ameritech.net 248.442.7266 ASHLAND, OHIO Ashland members created special scrapbook pages with the assistance of professional consultant Renee Marshall Rogers (EA-Ashland) during the first meeting of the year at Mary Fox Thomas’ (P-Ohio State) home. Seven alumnae attended the Upper Midwest Regional Conference. Sisters enjoyed soups, salads and breads and assembled goodie bags for Ashland (EA) collegians during a February Phi-esta at the home of Lisa Sandberg Schiemann (EA-Ashland). In March, members visited a farm to experience how maple syrup is made, then retreated to Ann Hathaway Schar’s (EA-Ashland) home for desserts. Several alumnae participated in Epsilon Alpha’s spring initiation. The occasion was special because of the initiation of collegian Mandy Russell, whose mother is Kathy Russell (EA-Ashland) and grandmother is Mary Thomas. Also initiated were two alumnae initiates: Deb Bickhart and Terri Hemminger. Terri is the mother of Heather Hemminger (EA-Ashland). –Debby Bryden Gray (EA-Ashland) ASHLAND CONTACT:
Ann Hathaway Schar (EA-Ashland)
Abassoc@zoominternet.net 419.281.2525
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new alumnae chapters Congratulations to the following chapters for recently receiving their charters! GREATER HARTFORD IVY CONNECTION Chartered: April 14, 2003 President: Sheryl Norton (ZP-Bentley) E-mail: sherri46@msn.com PASADENA ALUMNAE CHAPTER Chartered: May 14, 2003 President: Laura Halasa Grant (HE-Villanova) E-mail: alphaphi_pasadena@yahoo.com
COLUMBUS, OHIO March highlights for Columbus alumnae included a wine and appetizer tasting at Hill’s Market. An Out-To-Dinner event was held at a favorite Mexican restaurant in April. In May, alumnae enjoyed the popular Silver and Bordeaux spring luncheon and joined Ohio State (P) collegians and the Mother’s Club to plant flower gardens in front of the chapter house. –Jodine Hiser Beggrow (P-Ohio State) COLUMBUS CONTACT:
Bonnie Kurth Buesching (BK-Denison)
buesching1@aol.com 614.889.0983 DAYTON, OHIO Dayton alumnae enjoyed a Founders’ Day potluck dinner at Ann Lucas Bale’s (∆Π-Indiana State) home. Holiday cocktails, hosted by Jim and Sue Prinz Hudson (BO-Bowling Green State), brought the season’s cheer to sisters and several spouses. Alumnae gathered for a wine tasting hosted by wine experts Gene and Mary Jane Welch Hadley (BA-Illinois). Dinner at a favorite local spot followed. During a Panhellenic spring luncheon, great things were said about the chapter’s Panhellenic Representative Shelley Griffin Tarleton (ΓN-Miami University), who has been especially involved in scholarship. –Ann Bale (∆Π-Indiana State) DAYTON CONTACT:
Sandra Reed Mitchell (BI-West Virginia)
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Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters and ivy connections are forming in the following areas: Alumnae Chapters (alumnae of all ages) CALIFORNIA Murrieta Pasadena CANADA Manitoba Quebec FLORIDA Daytona Beach Gulf Coast Miami Palm Beach
MISSOURI Springfield
OVERSEAS Shanghai, China London, England Tokyo, Japan
NEW HAMPSHIRE Manchester
PENNSYLVANIA Susquehanna Valley
NEW JERSEY Central New Jersey
SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia
OHIO Akron
TENNESSEE Nashville
INDIANA South Bend
OREGON Salem
Ivy Connections (alumnae 10 years out of college and younger) FLORIDA Tampa
MICHIGAN Saginaw
TEXAS Austin
ILLINOIS Naperville
OHIO Columbus Dayton
VIRGINIA Virginia Peninsula
MAINE Bangor
PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia
WISCONSIN Milwaukee
Alpha Phi International seeks alumnae who are interested in forming alumnae chapters and ivy connections in the following areas: Wilmington, Del. Baltimore, Md. Davenport, Iowa Frederick, Md. Iowa City, Iowa Please contact Alissa Meyer (ZΞ-Elmhurst) at ameyer@alphaphi.org if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area.
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Northern Colorado (∆Γ) Delta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 814 19th St. Greeley, CO 80631 Sept. 5-10, 2003
DELAWARE Please refer to the following chapter addresses and recruitment dates when mailing Potential Member Introduction Forms (page 15). Please Note: All forms (unless otherwise indicated) should be mailed to the attention of vice president of recruitment. Contact the chapter for due dates. Editor’s Note: If specific recruitment dates are not listed for a chapter, it is because the Executive Office did not receive specific dates.
CANADA Bishop’s (HX) Eta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 16 College St. Lennoxville, QC J1M 1T5 September 2003 British Columbia (BΘ) Beta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 78553, University Postal Outlet Vancouver, BC V6T 2E7 Sept. 17-29, 2003 Manitoba (BH) Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 9 Westlpake Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3T 4T3 September 2003 Toronto (Ξ) Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 30 Lowther Ave. Toronto, ON M5R 1C6 September 2003 Western Ontario (ΘH) Theta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 232 Epworth Ave. London, ON N6A 2M1 Sept. 9-22, 2003 Wilfrid Laurier (IΘ) Iota Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 367 Grand River Blvd. Kitchener, ON N2A 3H7 Sept. 15-26, 2003
ARIZONA Arizona (BE) Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 1339 E. 1st St. Tucson, AZ 85719 Aug. 21-26, 2003 Arizona State (ΓΠ) Gamma Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 739 E. Apache Blvd. #94 Tempe, AZ 85281 Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2003
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CALIFORNIA Cal Poly (EX) Epsilon Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1290 Foothill Blvd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 September 2003 Chapman (HY) Eta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi One University Dr. Orange, CA 92866 Sept. 3-7, 2003 CSU/Chico (ΘY) Theta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 504 W. 3rd St. Chico, CA 95928 September 2003 CSU/Hayward (H∆) Eta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 55253 Hayward, CA 94545 October 2003 CSU/Long Beach (ΓK) Gamma Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi 3017 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CA 90814-1426 September 2003 CSU/Northridge (EY) Epsilon Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 9756 Zelzah Ave. Northridge, CA 91325 September 2003
San Francisco State (HΘ) Eta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 259, 236 W. Portal Ave. San Francisco, CA 94127 September 2003 San Jose State (BΨ) Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi 210 S. 10th St. San Jose, CA 95112 Sept. 12-13, 2003 Santa Clara (ZΓ) Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 616 Washington St. Santa Clara, CA 95050 January 2004 UC/Berkeley (Λ) Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi 2830 Bancroft Steps Berkeley, CA 94704 Aug. 23-28, 2003 UC/Davis (EP) Epsilon Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 327 Russell Blvd. Davis, CA 95616 Sept. 22-28, 2003 UC/Irvine (HK) Eta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi 1080 Arroyo Dr. Irvine, CA 92697 Sept. 26-29, 2003 UCLA (B∆) Beta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 714 Hilgard Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024 Sept. 22-29, 2003
CSU/Sacramento (EΓ) Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 2223 K St. Sacramento, CA 95816 Sept. 12-16, 2003
UC/Santa Barbara (ΓB) Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 840 Embarcadero del Norte Isla Vista, CA 93117 Sept. 23-28, 2003
CSU/San Bernardino (HB) Eta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 9867 San Bernardino, CA 92427 Oct. 2-6, 2003
University of the Pacific (IΓ) Iota Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 819 President’s Dr. Stockton, CA 95211 January 2004
Loyola Marymount (ZB) Zeta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi One LMU Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90045 January 2004 Pepperdine (IA) Iota Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 24255 Pacific Coast Highway #590 Malibu, CA 90263 Sept. 24-30, 2003 San Diego (HP) Eta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 January 2004 San Diego State (ΓA) Gamma Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 6055 Montezuma Rd. San Diego, CA 92115 Sept. 18-23, 2003
USC (BΠ) Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 643 W. 28th St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2003
COLORADO Colorado School of Mines (IZ) Iota Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1112 18th St. Golden, CO 80401 Aug. 17-23, 2003 Colorado (BΓΛ) Beta Gamma deuteron Chapter of Alpha Phi 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. Boulder, CO 80302 Aug. 31-Sept. 4, 2003
Delaware (EN) Epsilon Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi 158 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19711 February 2004
FLORIDA Barry (ΘΩ) Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi Student Activities 11300 NE 2nd Ave. Miami Shores, FL 33161 September 2003
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Ball State (∆P) Delta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Student Center Box 67 Muncie, IN 47306 September 2003
Johns Hopkins (ZOΛ) Zeta Omicron deuteron Chapter of Alpha Phi Mattin Center, 3400 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218 January 2004
Butler (EB) Epsilon Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 824 W. Hampton Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46208 January 2004 DePauw (Γ) Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 202 E. Hanna St. Greencastle, IN 46135 February 2004 Indiana (BT) Beta Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi 908 E. 3rd St. Bloomington, IN 47401 November 2003/January 2004
Maryland (∆Z) Delta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 7402 Princeton Ave. College Park, MD 20740 January 2004 Towson (HΩ) Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 800 York Rd., Towson University, Box 4957 Towson, MD 21204 September 2003
MASSACHUSETTS Bentley (ZP) Zeta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 175 Forest St. Waltham, MA 02452 February 2004
Florida Tech (ΘZ) Theta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 150 West University Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901 Aug. 24-28, 2003
Indiana State (∆Π) Delta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 111 Lincoln Quad Terre Haute, IN 47809 Sept. 15-21, 2003
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Indiana U. Southeast (ZE) Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany, IN 47150 September 2003
Boston (HΛ) Eta deuteron Chapter of Alpha Phi 775 Commonwealth Ave., SAO, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02215 January 2004
Purdue (∆M) Delta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi 801 David Ross Rd. West Lafayette, IN 47906 January 2004
MIT (ZΦ) Zeta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi 479 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215 Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2004
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Tufts (ZΘ) Zeta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 14 Sawyer Ave. Medford, MA 02155 February 2004
Idaho (BZ) Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 3078 Moscow, ID 83843 August 2003
ILLINOIS DePaul (IH) Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 2250 N. Sheffield Ave., Suite 201 Chicago, IL 60614-3207 Sept.18-20, 2003 Eastern Illinois (ZA) Zeta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 1013 Greek Ct. Charleston, IL 61920 September 2003 Elmhurst (ZΞ) Zeta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 190 Prospect, Box 1151 Elmhurst, IL 60126 September 2003 Illinois (BA) Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 508 E. Armory Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 August 2003 Northern Illinois (E∆) Epsilon Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 920 Hillcrest DeKalb, IL 60115 Aug. 30-Sept. 13, 2003 Northwestern (B) Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 701 University Place Evanston, IL 60201 January 2004 Southern Illinois (EΞ) Epsilon Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 1168, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL 62025 September 2003
Drake (ΓO) Gamma Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 1240 34th St. Des Moines, IA 50311 September 2003 Iowa (∆E) Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 E. College St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Aug. 19-24, 2003 Northern Iowa (EΘ) Epsilon Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1215 W. 23rd St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 August 2003
KANSAS Washburn (Y) Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 1839 Jewell Ave. Topeka, KS 66621 Sept. 4-8, 2003 Wichita State (ΓΞ) Gamma Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 3912 E. 21st St., #40 Omega Ct. Wichita, KS 67208 August 2003
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MICHIGAN Adrian (∆H) Delta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, Lowry Hall Adrian, MI 49221 Sept. 9-20, 2003 Kettering (IE) Iota Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Greek Life-Alpha Phi, 1700 W. 3rd Ave. Flint, MI 48504 July 2003 Michigan (Θ) Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1830 Hill St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Sept. 12-23, 2003 Michigan State (BB) Beta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 616 MAC Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823 Sept. 14-22, 2003 Western Michigan (∆Θ) Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1603 Fraternity Village Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49006 September 2003
Maine (∆N) Delta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Box A, Hancock Hall Orono, ME 04469-5731 September 2003 ALPHA PHI
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MINNESOTA Minnesota (E) Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 323 10th Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 September 2003
MISSOURI Central Missouri State (ΘΛ) Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi-C100 Panhellenic Hall Warrensburg, MO 64093 Aug. 22-24, 2003 Missouri (O) Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 S. Providence Columbia, MO 65201 Aug. 18-22, 2003 Washington University (ZY) Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi #1 Brookings Dr. St. Louis, MO 63130 January 2004 William Woods (∆X) Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 200 W. 12th St. Fulton, MO 65251 Aug. 20-23, 2003
MONTANA Montana (X) Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1107 Gerald Ave. Missoula, MT 59801 September 2003
NEBRASKA Nebraska (N) Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi 1531 “S” St. Lincoln, NE 68508 Aug. 18-22, 2003 Nebraska/Kearney (∆Ξ) Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1700 University Dr. URS-A Kearney, NE 68845 August 2003
NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire (HA) Eta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 8 Strafford Ave. Durham, NH 03824 October 2003
NEW JERSEY Seton Hall (HH) Eta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 400 South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 January 2004
NEW YORK Cornell (∆) Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 411 Thurston Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 January 2004 Hofstra (ΘM) Theta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, 242 Student Activities Hempstead, NY 11549 No 2004 Recruitment SUMMER 2003
Rensselaer (ΘT) Theta Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi 104 Wiltsie House, RPI – 1999 Burdette Ave. Troy, NY 12180 September 2003 Rochester (ΘK) Theta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, CPU Box 277163 Rochester, NY 14627 February 2004 SUNY/Albany (HN) Eta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi c/o Panhellenic Association, Campus Center 334, 1400 Washington Albany, NY 12222 January 2004 SUNY/Binghamton (HZ) Eta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, SUNY, P.O. Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902 February 2004 SUNY/Buffalo (ΘE) Theta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 18 Northrup Place Buffalo, NY 14214 January 2004 SUNY/Cortland (HT) Eta Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi 59 Tompkins St. Cortland, NY 13045 January 2004 SUNY/Plattsburgh (ΘΨ) Theta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi College Center Desk, PSUC Plattsburgh, NY 12901 January 2004 Syracuse (A) Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 308 Walnut Place Syracuse, NY 13210 February 2004
NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State (ΘN) Theta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi ASU Box 9054 Boone, NC 28608 Jan. 21-31, 2004 Duke (BNΛ) Beta Nu deuteron Chapter of Alpha Phi 07 Bryan Center, P.O. Box 90823 Durham, NC 27708 January 2004 East Carolina (∆A) Delta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 950 E. 10th St. Greenville, NC 27858 Aug. 24-29, 2003 UNC/Wilmington (HΞ) Eta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 601 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28407 Sept. 9-11, 2003
NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota (Π) Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 2626 University Ave. Grand Forks, ND 58203 September 2003
OHIO Akron (HΓ) Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 269 Spicer St. Akron, OH 44304 September 2003 Ashland (EA) Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 1986 Ashland University Ashland, OH 44805 September 2003 Baldwin-Wallace (∆Y) Delta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 213 Heritage East, 114 Tressel St. Berea, OH 44017 January 2004 Bowling Green State (BO) Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 702 Ridge St. Bowling Green, OH 43403 September 2003 Case Western Reserve (ZΠ) Zeta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 11116 Magnolia Dr. Cleveland, OH 44106 January 2004 Dayton (ZΨ) Zeta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1302 Brown St. Dayton, OH 45409 January 2004 Kent State (BΩ) Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 1063 Fraternity Circle Kent, OH 44240 September 2003 Miami University (ΓN) Gamma Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, Richard Hall Oxford, OH 45056 January 2004 Ohio State (P) Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 134 E. 15th Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 January 2004
OKLAHOMA Cameron (ΘP) Theta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 2800 W. Gore Blvd. Student Activities Building Lawton, OK 73505 Sept. 12-13, 2003 Oklahoma City (∆∆) Delta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 2501 N. Blackwelder, OCU Box 66A Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Aug. 21-23, 2003
OREGON Linfield (ΘA) Theta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 900 SE Baker #A614 McMinnville, OR 97128 Sept. 21-27, 2003
Oregon (T) Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi 1050 Hilyard SE Eugene, OR 97401 September 2003 Oregon State (BY) Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 357 NW 25th St. Corvallis, OR 97330 Sept. 24-28, 2003
PENNSYLVANIA Duquesne (EI) Epsilon Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Duquesne University, Information Center, Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15282 January 2004 Lafayette (HΣ) Eta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Farinon Center, Box 9481 Easton, PA 18042-1798 Sept. 4-7, 2003 Lehigh (EΨ) Epsilon Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Box G367, 39 University Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18015 January 2004 Penn State (ΓP) Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 1 Wolf Hall University Park, PA 16802 Sept. 11-21, 2003 Shippensburg (ΘΞ) Theta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi c/o Cumberland Union Building, Mailbox 76 Shippensburg, PA 17257 February 2004 St. Joseph’s (ΘΘ) Theta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi St. Joseph’s University, 5600 City Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131 January 2004 Pennsylvania (HI) Eta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 4045 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 January 2004 Villanova (HE) Eta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Greek Life, 2nd Floor Connelly Center Villanova, PA 19085 January 2004 West Chester (EK) Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 2840 Sykes Union, West Chester Univ. West Chester, PA 19383 September 2003
RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island (I∆) Iota Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 29 Lower College Rd. Kingston, RI 02881 Sept. 14-19, 2003
SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota (Ψ) Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi 707 E. Cedar St. Vermillion, SD 57069 September 2003
TEXAS Midwestern State (ΓΩ) Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 3410 Taft Blvd., Box 12763 Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099 Aug. 27-30, 2003 North Texas (ΓH) Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi NTSU UNT Station, P.O. Box 305692 Denton, TX 76203 Aug. 18-22, 2003 St. Mary’s (IB) Iota Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1 Camino Santa Maria, Student Life Box 83B San Antonio, TX 78228-8583 January 2004 Texas (Ω) Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 2005 University Austin, TX 78705 Aug. 21-26, 2003 Texas A&M/Commerce (∆B) Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 4203 Commerce, TX 75428 Aug. 25-29, 2003 Texas Tech (ΓI) Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi #1 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 Aug. 24-29, 2003
UTAH Southern Utah (ΘΣ) Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi SUU Box 8003 Cedar City, UT 84720 August 2003
VIRGINIA Christopher Newport (ΘΦ) Theta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, One University Place Newport News, VA 23606 January 2004 George Mason (HΛ) Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Student Activities Officer MS2D6 Fairfax, VA 22030 Sept. 19-22, 2003 James Madison (ΘI) Theta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 300 S. Main St., MSC 3518 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 Sept. 11-16, 2003 Old Dominion (EH) Epsilon Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 2122 Webb Center Norfolk, VA 23508 September 2003
Virginia (ZIΛ) Zeta Iota deuteron Chapter of Alpha Phi 518 17th St. NW Charlottesville, VA 22903 Jan. 12-19, 2004 Virginia Tech (HO) Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Special Purpose F 66 Oak Lane Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060-0029 Jan. 16-25, 2004
WASHINGTON Eastern Washington (HΨ) Eta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi 306 F St. Cheney, WA 99004 September 2003 Puget Sound (ΓZ) Gamma Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 3614 N. 14th Tacoma, WA 98416 January 2004 Washington (Σ) Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi 4710 19th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105 Sept. 15-21, 2003 Washington State (BPΛ) Beta Rho deuteron Chapter of Alpha Phi 840 NE California Pullman, WA 99163 Aug. 18-22, 2003
WASHINGTON, D.C. George Washington (II) Iota Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 800 21st St. NW, Suite 427 Washington, D.C. 20052 September 2003
WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia (BI) Beta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 261 Willey St. Morgantown, WV 26505 September 2003
WISCONSIN Marquette (HM) Eta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi 917 N. 14th St. Milwaukee, WI 53233 January 2004 Wisconsin (I) Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 28 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53703 Sept. 3-11, 2003 Wisconsin/La Crosse (∆K) Delta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi 1725 State St. Cartwright Center La Crosse, WI 54601 September 2003 Wisconsin/Stout (ΓΣ) Gamma Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi 902 7th St. Menomonie, WI 54751 September 2003
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Living the High Life®
Garrison Named Teacher of the Year
Former Model Operates Auto Plant Eugenie Uhlmann Jeffries (F -MIT)
Maria Fisher-Coleman and her father, Robert Fisher Jr., hold the High Life® Achievement Award trophy.
At 27, Maria Fisher-Coleman (EAAshland) is vice president of Bobby Fisher Distributing, a beer distributorship in Springfield, Ohio. During the Miller Brewing Company®’s National Sales Convention in Las Vegas in March, her company received the 2003 High Life® Achievement Award, an honor presented to less than five percent of all Miller® distributors. In an industry dominated by males, Maria says, she is especially proud of the accomplishment.
Decades of Research Produces Book A gift from her husband in 1961 led Sue Toops Studebaker (Q-Ohio State) to four decades of research and a book. Ohio Is My Dwelling Place: Schoolgirl Embroideries, 1800-1850 (Ohio University Press, 2002. ISBN 0821414534) documents Ohio needlework from the early 1800s and the young girls who used the art form to craft the state’s history. Sue’s interest in the handiwork was piqued when her husband, Richard, bought her an 1836 embroidery sampler.
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runs a Detroit, Mich., automotive electronics plant for Magna International Inc., a leading supplier of automotive systems. “I love the gritty world of manufacturing and the thrill of growing a business,” Eugenie says. The 1988 graduate modeled for Seventeen magazine in the 1980s.
Entrepreneur Opens Specialty Store
Kristen Hughes owns Lullaby Baby in Columbia, Md.
When Kristen Droter Hughes (G Towson) couldn’t find a single baby or children’s specialty store near home, she created one herself: Lullaby Baby in Columbia, Md. The eight-year marketing veteran learned firsthand about baby furniture, and the concept of supply and demand, while pregnant and planning a nursery. “There were simply no stores of this kind in [the area],” says Kristen. After leaving the corporate world to raise her infant son, Kristen earned a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. Three years later, she reentered the work force to fulfill a dream of owning a business. Lullaby Baby offers high quality nursery décor, children’s furniture and unique gifts and even provides an interior design service. Visit www.lullabybaby.com or call 410.997.8090 for more information.
Rebecca Garrison, center, is honored as 2003 Broken Arrow First Year Teacher of the Year. She is pictured with Park Lane Elementary principal Jean Brassfield, left, and assistant principal Carmen Boone.
Rebecca Garrison ( -Oklahoma), a first grade teacher at Park Lane Elementary in Broken Arrow, Okla., was named 2003 Broken Arrow First Year Teacher of the Year. Rebecca is a Broken Arrow legacy; she attended kindergarten through senior high school in the city, and her mother teaches third grade there. Rebecca says she chose teaching because of its variety: “You never know what the first graders are going to tell you.” Chef Is Recognized for North African, Moroccan Cuisine Born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, Kitty Chandler Morse ( T-Wisconsin/ Milwaukee) has authored nine cookbooks on North African and Moroccan cuisine. Her most recent is The Scent of Orange Blossoms (Ten Speed Press, 2001. ISBN: 1580082696). One of her menus was featured in the January 2002 issue of Bon Appetit magazine, under the heading “Moroccan Cuisine: Best of the Year.” Her recipes have been featured in such publications as Sunset, Fine Cooking and the Washington Post. In addition, Kitty leads an annual culinary tour to Morocco and conducts cooking demonstrations in her family home, south of Casablanca. For more information, visit Kitty’s Web site at www.kittymorse.com.
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WILLIAM WOODS SISTERS CELEBRATE ORDINATION
Creating a Work of Art Artwork by
Debi Johnston Ramlow (OSuzanne Elizabeth Warner Wagner (∆X-William Woods), center, is ordained to the ministry of The United Church of Christ First Church Congregational in Fairfield, Conn. Delta Chi sisters from the class of 1974 joined the Nov. 2 celebration. Pictured are Lee Schumaker Hoover, left, and Ann Kitchell Denk.
MADD Director Quoted in Newspaper Ohio Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Executive Director Judy Kay Schmidt Mead ( -Northern Colorado) was featured in an article about the organization in the Jan. 12, 2003, Columbus Dispatch. One of the nation’s most cost-effective citizen-action groups, MADD launched a new 2003 campaign that includes the slogan, “It’s Time To Get MADD All Over Again.”
Hey Football Fans: Did You Know? Jim Tressel, head football coach of the 2002-03 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Champion Ohio State Buckeyes, had an Alpha Phi mother. Eloise Schaefer Tressel (A ) was active in the Berea, Ohio, alumnae chapter and a docent at the Berea Historical Society. Berea alumna Judy Segerer Watson (BO-Bowling Green State) tells the Quarterly: “Jim’s mother was one of the nicest women I ever met. One of the bakeries in Columbus wanted to make candy buckeyes and call them ‘Jim Tressel’s Buckeyes.’ Jim agreed, but asked that his mother’s picture be on the wrapper with his and that proceeds go to the Berea Historical Society.”
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Phi Fighter Gains Press An article written by Girls Fight Back creator Erin Weed (FA-Eastern Illinois) appears in the April 2003 CosmoGIRL! magazine. She teamed with a staff writer to feature the program she created following the death of Shannon McNamara (FAEastern Illinois), a collegiate sister who was brutally murdered while fighting an attacker in her off-campus home in 2001. Girls Fight Back also was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and Pioneer Press newspapers. For more information, visit www.girlsfightback.com.
Greek Advisor Wins Award Genevieve Evans Taylor ( -South Dakota), Greek life coordinator at the University of South Dakota, is the recipient of the 2003 Steven B. Dealph Outstanding Greek Professional award. The award recognizes a Greek Genevieve Taylor professional who has made a significant contribution to the Greek community within the Mid-American region. Nomination for the award must come from an undergraduate student; South Dakota ( ) Chapter President Patty Crowley nominated Genevieve, saying, “Genevieve is dedicated to living our ritual and is always willing to lend a helping hand.” Genevieve recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA) and the 1998 AFA Outstanding Area Coordinator Award.
Missouri) was on display through March in the lobby of the Kansas International Museum, Topeka. Debi created a 12Debi Ramlow creates a giant foot replica replica of a Fabergé egg for a Kansas International Museum of the display. Alexander Palace Fabergé egg for the museum’s “Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur” display. The artist and interior designer also recently painted two large murals for a new Topeka Tex-Mex restaurant. Debi is a former Missouri (O) chapter adviser.
Editor Featured in Parents Magazine Deborah Skolnik ( -Cornell) is senior editor of Parents magazine, New York, N.Y. The 1989 graduate appeared in the magazine’s November 2002 issue, along with her husband T.P. and daughter Clara. The article was about Deborah’s experiences cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time.
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Pfenning Is Woman of the Year Anne Booth Pfenning ( -Oklahoma) was honored as Alpha Phi’s Woman of the Year at the Greater Oklahoma City Alumnae Panhellenic Foundation’s annual luncheon and style show. Anne was one of the first female engineers to graduate from Oklahoma University in 1959. She Oklahoma City alumna Anne completed a master’s Pfenning is Alpha Phi’s degree and went on to honoree during the Oklahoma become a charter faculty City Panhellenic Woman of the member and math profesYear luncheon and style show. sor at Rose State College. She authored a textbook, College Algebra. She was a pioneer at Rose State in instituting such things as “talk-back” television and math lab. Anne has been active in the Oklahoma City alumnae chapter and served as a chapter adviser and house corporation board treasurer. She has served as president of Oklahoma ( ) chapter’s Lucy Hart Finnerty ( -Oklahoma) memorial gift fund since its inception.
Supporting Plano/Richardson Alumnae Panhellenic
Past and current educational leadership consultants and a Board director are part of a group of 20 Alpha Phis who attended a Plano/Richardson, Texas, alumnae Panhellenic meeting. Pictured are (from left) Jen Allen (ZIΛ-Virginia), Sara Kite (P-Ohio State), IEB Member Linda Boon DeFee (ΓI-Texas Tech) and Amy Blake (∆B-Texas A&M/Commerce).
New Alcohol 101 Program Distributed Alcohol 101 Plus, an interactive CD-ROM program that helps students make safe and responsible decisions regarding alcohol, was distributed to college campuses in January. The program was created by The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking and to promoting responsible decision-making regarding beverage alcohol. For more information, visit www.alcohol101plus.org.
Who Will Serve? It is time once again to consider who will serve Alpha Phi as directors of the International Executive Board (IEB). While this may seem far in the future, the timeline below confirms the need to begin the search for the 2004-06 IEB now.
July 14 – Sept. 29
Candidate referral and self-submission
• create policies in accordance with Alpha Phi’s Strategic Plan that guide the staff in satisfying member needs and
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• monitor organizational performance to ensure the Fraternity’s success.
Oct. 6
Deadline for submitting applications
Oct. 6 – Nov. 10
Candidate interviews
January - April 2004
Slating of nominees and elections
Who is eligible to serve on the Board? Alumnae in good standing are eligible to serve – women like you! Any member may refer qualified alumnae candidates for consideration. Self-submission also is strongly encouraged; it is not necessary to be referred by others. What are the responsibilities of an IEB member? Acting together, the president and other members of the IEB …
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• connect and communicate with members to understand their current and future needs,
What qualifications are needed? Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills, an understanding of fundamental financial statements, the desire to serve and the ability to travel periodically are important qualifications for the IEB. Prior volunteer board experience is helpful, but not required. Who selects the IEB? The Committee on Leadership (COL), consisting of eight alumnae and two collegiate members, uses member input to prepare a slate of nominees. All members who pay their International dues by December 31, 2003, will be eligible to vote on the slate.
For additional information about IEB responsibilities or to complete a referral form or candidate application, go to www.alphaphi.org.
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Outstanding Adviser: Providing Support to Collegians Since Alpha Phi has been a tradition in Amy Portwood Cederborg’s (B -UCLA and EQUC/Davis) family since she was a child, it is not surprising that she followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a chapter adviser. Amy says her inspiration as chapter adviser to University of the Pacific (I ) is her mother, Kathryn Lucas Portwood ( -Michigan), a former chapter adviser for UC/Berkeley ( ) and former district governor. “From the time I was a little girl, my mother’s model of dedication, hard work, availability and loyalty to all Alpha Phis has been my goal,� says Amy. She admits, “At first I wasn’t sure what I would be able to offer Iota Gamma women, but I learned as I went along that there is so much you can pass on,� says Amy, who has been on the job four years. She adds, “The support of advisory board members, regional team leaders and Executive Office staff has been very helpful over the years.� Conquering the challenges “The initial challenges of working with a young chapter include laying a foundation from which to
MUSICAL NOTES Amy attended UC/Davis on a music scholarship, playing oboe. She also plays piano and guitar and sings in her church choir. During college, Amy served as music chairman at UC/Davis. She recalls, “[When sisters forgot the words to] initiation hymns, everybody looked to me because I’ve been singing Alpha Phi songs since I was five years old!�
build and helping the women remain focused and on the right track,� says Amy. One example of this is when Amy’s advisory team took proactive steps to create a series of riskmanagement scenarios to re-educate the chapter about the risks and liabilities of alcohol use. One powerful program involved staging a mock trial, conducted with the help of Amy’s husband, Attorney Dan Cederborg, and former Director of Collegiate Membership Linda Long Boland ( JCSU/Long Beach). “There have been challenges along the way, but these women are really passionate about their chapter’s growth,� says Amy. “It’s very encouraging to see them own the future and success of their chapter. They care about doing things the right way. They really care for Alpha Phi, and that has made the chapter a stronger community.� Program Manager of Collegiate Operations Laura Garraway Caulfield ( E-Iowa) says positive steps like these influenced Amy’s selection as this quarter’s Outstanding Adviser: “Amy is a wonderful asset to the Iota Gamma chapter. Her proactive approach has made her a great role model to the collegians she advises.� Amy says she is glad to have this opportunity to be involved with young women during a time when they are experiencing growth and making major life decisions. “To play a part in such a critical time of their lives, to see them handling disappointments and achievements and learning from both is really meaningful,� she says. “Each of these women is different, and I respect them for their unique contributions to the chapter. They teach me how to lead, and they challenge me. Being a chapter adviser is a really rewarding experience.�
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Editor’s Note: Volunteers who serve as advisers to Alpha Phi’s collegiate chapters across North America are vital to the success of those chapters. A chapter advisory board is led by a chapter adviser and includes advisers specializing in recruitment, programming and finance. Contact mcronin@alphaphi.org or 847.316.8934 for information about serving as an adviser.
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Members are proud of their efforts raising money for the Alpha Phi Foundation and the Make-A-Wish® Foundation. One child’s wish was granted; a 7-yearold named Reinaldo received a Toys “R” Us™ shopping spree. Sisters were especially inspired when two Make-A-Wish® representatives presented them a plaque with Reinaldo’s picture and a description of his wish day. –Mayumi Hasegawa San Jose State (BΨ) Beta Psis sold candy grams during Cardiac Care Week to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members made stress balls from balloons and flour during a “fun” meeting; they were a hit on campus. Congratulations to Beta Psi on its 55th anniversary – first recognized at San Jose State March 6, 1948. –Christine Patellaro CSU/San Bernardino (HB) Eta Beta hosted its annual Hugs for Hearts philanthropy event, and despite the pouring rain, raised more than $4,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. In support of Cardiac Care Week, Jenn Ward made ribbons with hearts for sisters to wear. –Jenn Ward
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Santa Clara (ZΓ) For the first time, Santa Clara Greek chapters incorporated a philanthropy theme night during recruitment; Zeta Gammas and potential new members stuffed and sewed potpourri heart sachets for delivery to heart patients at a local hospital. Forty-five new members were initiated in April; one mother and one sister surprised their legacies at the ceremony. A ball was held in new members’ honor. –Danielle Plug UC/Irvine (HK) Eta Kappa hosted its first Parent’s Day barbecue during winter quarter. Zeta Phi Rho fraternity was crowned 2002-03 Alpha Phi Heart Throb. Community events that helped the chapter win included a clothing drive for low-income families and fundraising events at two local restaurants. The week concluded with the Phi-esta Bowl flag football tournament and $3,500 benefiting the Foundation. During the 2002-03 Order of Omega Greek Awards night, Eta Kappa’s Million Penny Drive
CANADA Wilfrid Laurier (IΘ) Iota Theta’s annual philanthropy event on Feb. 12 raised $1,342 for the Alpha Phi Foundation, thanks to the tremendous work of Janette Kelly. Former President Taryn Dowsling was voted Sigma Chi Sweetheart. –Lisa Knight CALIFORNIA Chapman (HY) Eta Upsilons welcomed new initiates Claudia Castanares and Holly Fisher. Director of Alumnae Jennifer Nichols worked hard to organize the first alumnae ice cream social during spring. PA G E T W E N T Y- T W O
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Pictured at the CSU Greek Summit are (from left) CSU/San Bernardino Director of Student Life and Development Christine Hansen (HB-CSU/San Bernardino), alumna Kelli Jonkey (IΓ-University of the Pacific), Eta Beta President Lucia Fuertes, Kary Crumm and Sacramento State Graduate Assistant to the Greek Advisor Lydia Alvita (EΓCSU/Sacramento).
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MUSICALLY TALENTED BETA ALPHAS 2003 graduate Meagan Klemchuk is a four-year member of Illinois’ Legend Dance Company and also performed in several Illini Union Board musicals. Meagan choreographed the Meagan Klemchuk university’s spring productions of West Side Story and Fame and performed in A Chorus Line and Crazy for You. Sophomore Rosanna Amiran’s daily life revolves around her love of the French horn. The music education major is a member of the university’s Symphonic Band, Illini Symphony, Horn Quartet and Horn Choir. Rosy has returned to her local junior high school for six years to help teach the summer band program. Juniors Lauren Strahanowski and Val Daly are members of the nationally competitive Illini Dance Team. Lauren is this year’s captain and last year’s co-captain.
was named Best Philanthropic Event among sororities. –Anabelle Laroza COLORADO Colorado (BΓΛ) In April, Beta Gamma deuteron women enjoyed a formal, hosted an Easter egg hunt for local children and held a scholarship dinner. They participated in the Adopt-A-Street Greek community street cleanup, the Boulder Creek Cleanup and teamed with a frater-
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nity to volunteer at two area high schools’ post-prom events. –Sheena Brown Colorado School of Mines (IZ) Iota Zetas had fun volunteering at the annual Denver American Heart Association’s® Heart Ball Jan. 25. The Spring Clean with Alpha Phi philanthropy event in March benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members did everything from window and gutter cleaning to washing cars to moving boxes. Northern Colorado (∆Γ) Delta Gammas welcomed five new members during informal recruitment. They were proud to receive an award for highest Panhellenic GPA. Sisters volunteered for local NBC television 9 News’ Health Fair, participated in a magazine drive for a local hospital, delivered valentines to a nursing home and helped run a three-on-three elementary school basketball tournament. They also sponsored a mock drinking and driving enactment to show high school students the deadly effects of the combination. Fire trucks, ambulances, a coroner and police officers brought the event to life. Sisters and dates played laser tag and arcade games at a pre-Valentine’s Day party. Parent’s Day attendees enjoyed lunch, crafts, door prizes and “Phingo.” The annual Alphatraz philanthropy event included a barbecue, disc jockey, dunk tank and piein-the-face booth. –Amber Tuma
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DELAWARE Delaware (EN) Epsilon Nus jointly sponsored a Battle for Life benefit in April. Four local bands competed, and nationallyknown modern rock band Ike played an exhibition performance. Approximately $4,000 was raised between three Greek organizations, and proceeds benefited two educational programs in South Africa. –Beth Thompson
IOTA ZETA SISTER STARS IN MUSICAL Catryn E. Wilson (IZ-Colorado School of Mines) starred in the Mines Little Theater musical production of Sugar in the role originally performed by Marilyn Monroe in the 1956 film Some Like It Hot. This is Catryn’s fourth university production and second leading role. Catryn attends Mines on a choir scholarship.
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Cardiac Care Week. They also participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake, enjoyed a date party and played intramural softball. –Stephanie Higgins MASSACHUSETTS Bentley (ZP) Zeta Rho’s annual Beaver Bowl Talent Show raised $600 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Thanks to alumna Kim Norton O’Brien (ZPBentley) and the sisters of New Hampshire (HA), the chapter experienced its most successful formal recruitment to date. Collegians are creating an alumnae outreach program. Zeta Rho alumnae should contact Vice President of Marketing Jillian Narreau at narreau_jill@bentley.edu with mailing information. –Megan Daniels
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DELTA UPSILONS IN MUSIC Elizabeth Fitori (∆Y-Baldwin-Wallace) is a sophomore piano performance major and violin minor who performs with the Baldwin-Wallace Symphony Orchestra. Jessica Cope (∆Y-Baldwin-Wallace), a freshman voice major, landed roles in B-W’s fall musical, Damn Yankees, and the spring opera, Susannah. Jessica also choreographed a dance for B-W’s Dance Concert 2003, an uncommon accomplishment for a freshman. In June, she performed in the Porthouse Theatre (Kent, Ohio) production of A Chorus Line.
NEW YORK Rochester (ΘK) Theta Kappa welcomed 14 new members during spring, thanks to Vice President of Member Recruitment Rebecca Porter and Director of Formal Recruitment Christine Stoelting. Director of New Member Education Elizabeth Lanik created an exciting and fun new member orientation program. Sisters won first place in several events and placed third overall during the university’s annual Greek Olympics. Kelly Glajch, Sarah Gluchowski, Jeanne Panels and Alexa Phillips were inducted into the Order of Omega Greek honor society. Members wish graduating seniors the best of luck in future endeavors. –Yael Garfinkle NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire (HA) In February, Eta Alphas assisted Bentley (ZP) with recruitment. Both chapters enjoyed the opportunity
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to learn from each other. Eta Alpha was named the university’s Chapter of the Year. –Tina Birolini NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State (ΘN) Theta Nus welcomed an amazing new member class following January formal recruitment and assisted with Duke’s (BNΛ) formal recruitment. Meredith Kahler and Megan Laraway serve on Appalachian State’s Panhellenic Council. Director of Philanthropy Jess Umstead planned the annual Teddy ATTACK in March to include baking cookies for police officers, participating in Adopt-AStreet cleanup and volunteering for a local soup kitchen. More than 100 people attended the third annual Mom’s Day luncheon in April. –Claire Hart Duke (BNΛ) Duke’s newest chapter welcomed 21 new members during spring. Beta Nu deuteron hosted its first major philanthropy event, the King of Hearts pageant, in February. The chapter is proud of several sisters who were nominated for Greek awards and recognized during an April banquet. Congratulations to Debbie
RENSSELAER (ΘT) “Most people don’t think of music as a large part of people’s lives at an engineering school,” says Katie Newhall about the women of Rensselaer (ΘT). She reports the busy engineering students still find time for music. Five sisters are members of the Rensselaer Symphony Orchestra. Erika Freebern, Jackie Krajewski and Michelle Shirak play violin, Karen Gollins plays flute and Katie Newhall plays cello.
Five Theta Tau sisters are members of the Rensselaer Symphony Orchestra. Pictured are three: (from left) Karen Gollins, Michelle Shirak and Katie Newhall.
Seibold and Lauren Bedsole, who were inducted into the Order of Omega Greek honor society. –Alison Drucker UNC/Wilmington (HΞ) Eta Xi hosted its seventh annual golf tournament in April at The Cape Golf & Racquet Club, Cape Fear Coast, to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Stephanie White was chosen as the university’s recruitment counselor coordinator. –Allyson Mooring OHIO Miami University (ΓN) Gamma Nus enjoy their newly-remodeled suite in Richard Hall, including a new hardwood floor, carpeting, furniture and paintings. Congratulations to Gretchen Elberfeld, Miami University’s new Panhellenic executive vice president. –Stacey Robertson OREGON Oregon State (BY) Beta Upsilon sophomore Emily Thielen won Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s Miss Minerva scholarship competition. The music and vocal performance major
GAMMA NU SINGER CREDITS SISTERS “Once my sisters realized I was a singer, I was singing at everything: preference, ceremonies, Greek community events,” says Trisha DeBiasse (ΓN-Miami University), a music education major who has been involved in everything from marching band to choir to dance theater. A torrential downpour prior to her senior voice recital made her think no one would show. “Imagine my surprise when I walked onto the stage to see ... four complete rows of Alpha Phis,” she says. “Having them there meant more to me than they will ever know. They have been my foundation, strength and personal cheerleaders.”
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performed an opera selection for the talent portion of the competition. Thanks to the assistance of Educational Leadership Consultant Lindsay Martin (BΨ-San Jose State), the chapter welcomed six new members following winter recruitment. New MAP Director Erica Scheffield has done an excellent job working toward an even better chapter image. –Maryn Goolsby PENNSYLVANIA Duquesne (EI) Epsilon Iota collegians attended a Pittsburgh alumnae brunch in March. With philanthropy events such as Heart Grams, Quarter Mile of Quarters and Cardiac Care Week, Epsilon Iota strived to raise awareness and money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters partnered with Alpha Tau Omega to collect school supplies for the Brashear Association, a local organization that offers community services for infants through the elderly. –Rebecca Smith Pennsylvania (HI) In addition to the initiation of 37 new members, barbecues during Fling and senior send-off, the highlight of Eta Iota’s spring was Penn’s annual Greek Awards Ceremony in April. The chapter received honors in Excellence in Programming for Recruitment, Excellence in Community Service and Relations, Excellence in New Member Education and Programming and the coveted Helen S. Berkowitz Award for Overall Excellence. Lisa Snyder and Anu Singla were recognized as outstanding Greek leaders. Haley Shimizu, Neha Bansal and Teasha Katagiri were inducted into the Order of Omega Greek honor society. The chapter wishes graduating seniors the best and congratulates Lisa Snyder, who joins Alpha Phi (continued on next page)
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Jasmine Berg and Trisha Campbell, members of the United States Army Reserves, were deployed in February. Thoughts and prayers are with them; the chapter is extremely proud of their bravery and dedication. –Becky Cole SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota (Ψ) In October, Psi’s first 24-hour Teeter Totter-a-thon raised $1,500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. April’s Alpha Phi-esta Taco Feed brought in more than $700. Congratulations to Nikki Grandpre, who was crowned Miss USD in March and competed in the 2003 Miss South Dakota Pageant in June (results were not available at print time). –Patty Crowley
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International as a 2003-04 educational leadership consultant (see page 28). Sisters plan a gala to commemorate the chapter’s 15th anniversary during Homecoming weekend. Visit the chapter’s Web site at http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~ alphaphi for details. –Haley Shimizu and Nancy DeMarco DeLaura (HE-Villanova), chapter adviser Shippensburg (ΘΞ) Led by Vice President of Recruitment Jill Wojciechowski and Director of Formal Recruitment Kristy Mersinger, Theta Xi welcomed 11 new members. Director of Alumnae Claudia Rocca planned a May alumnae picnic. Collegians and alumnae barbecued, played volleyball and horseshoes and enjoyed sisterhood activities. Theta Xi sisters congratulate May graduates.
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TEXAS Texas (Ω) Omega sisters welcomed Austin alumnae to an annual tea in February. They stepped onto the ice to play broomball as part of a sisterhood retreat in March. The team of Alpha Phi, Phi Delta Theta, Delta Gamma and Kappa Phi Gamma took first place during Greek Week. Other spring events included a Forget-Me-Not Formal, Set Up Your Sister date skate and a Mom’s Day luncheon that also honored graduating seniors.
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THETA NU SISTER INTERNS WITH RECORD LABEL May graduate Malia Axsom (ΘN-Appalachian State) was selected as an intern for Universal South, a Nashville, Tenn., record label that launched in January 2002. The label is new, but the leadership is well known in the country music industry. Its presidents are Tony Brown, former president of MCA Nashville, and Tim DuBois, former president of Arista Nashville. Malia says her interest was sparked because of Brown: “I consider him one of the best in the business.” The music industry studies major had classical voice training, but says her passion is country music, “I would like to pursue a singing career one day, but for now I am working on getting into the business end.” Malia Axsom
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OMICRON COLLEGIAN SPENDS SENIOR YEAR AS MASCOT Cherie Nicole Short (OMissouri) is the University of Missouri at Columbia’s mascot, Truman. As a member of the 2002-03 four-person Cherie Short as Truman squad, she represented the university at all sports events. The tiger mascot performs push-ups, rolls and cartwheels wearing a 40-pound uniform. Squad members rotate every half hour because of the weight and heat of the outfit.
Puget Sound (ΓZ) Gamma Zeta’s 19 new members were initiated in April. Crush can sales raised $900 for the Alpha Phi Foundation and women’s cardiac care. Sisters participated in a campus clean-up project and volunteered on behalf of the university’s Panhellenic Council to collect clothing for Cinderella’s Closet. In March, Gamma Zeta hosted a dinner to honor 2002-03 Educational Leadership Consultant Karen Goff (B-Northwestern). Tiffany Barrens and Charm Wrencher were elected to the Associated Students of the University of Puget Sound. Robin Harris, Jessica Wise and Stephanie Wilson were initiated into the Order of Omega Greek honor society. Three Gamma Zetas hold executive positions in the university’s Repertory Dance Group. Four are on the cheerleading squad. Three serve on the university’s Panhellenic Council. –Nicole Ozawa SUMMER 2003
Washington (Σ) Sigma welcomes new members Kallie Donahoe and Kristina Zeller. Erica Broadwell, Kelly Frazier and Shirin Tabrizi learned about the music industry by working as part of a local radio station’s promotion team. –Kelsey Knowles WASHINGTON, D.C. George Washington (II) During fall, Iota Iota sponsored its first Ultimate Phisbee tournament to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. As an organization that has been on campus less than two years, Iota Iota was honored to be awarded residency in a new townhouse on the university’s Greek Row. More than 20 Greek organizations vied for one of the eight new homes. The sale of heart pins and fraternity participation in the March Alpha Phi Dating Game raised more than $1,500 to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. –Kelsey Andersen and Jana Checa Chong WISCONSIN Wisconsin (I) Iota sisters Debra Fitterman, Julie Brichta and Beth Kleineman joined Sigma Phi and Zeta Beta
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Tau fraternity men to direct Humorology, a threenight production that benefited Camp Heartland, a camp for children and teenagers living with HIV/AIDS. Each team choreographed a 20-minute comedy act that included singing and dancing under a specific theme; Iota’s theme was “Candyland.” They were honored with third place and the Spirit Award. –Jaclyn Bensman and Stacey Rosenholz Wisconsin/La Crosse (∆K) Delta Kappa’s Bounce for Beats was named Best Philanthropy Event during the university’s Greek awards banquet in March; the women jumped on a trampoline for 24 hours with the men of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and raised more than $1,500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Its Risk Management and Alcohol Awareness program received Best General Program. Loni Voelkel received the Miss Murphy award, Megan Anderson was named Most Dedicated Greek Female and Outstanding Greek Senior Female and Marie DiBona received Outstanding Campus Contribution by a Greek Individual. Three new sisters were welcomed during spring. Members say goodbye to graduating seniors; they will be missed and remembered. –Kim Nelson
ETA SIGMA MUSICAL “PHI”EATS Kimberly Enoch, Suzanne Montgomery and Alyson Gross (all HΣ-Lafayette) are members of Cadence, Lafayette University’s female a cappella group. Cadence reached semifinals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). Last year, Kimberly obtained an externship with the New York chapter of the Recording Academy®. As a freshman, Suzanne performed in the musical Working, a production recognized in regional competition at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. She also was cast in the musical The Fantastiks in Aston, Penn. Other Phis involved in music are Shannon Sullivan and Kat Blair. Since freshman year, Shannon has participated in the Marquis Players, a philanthropic performance assemblage that raises funds for local charities. She also sang and danced in the musical Sugar. Kat is a representative for Aware Records.
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The 2003-04 ELC team’s 10-month journey visiting collegiate chapters across North America begins in August. 2002-03 ELC Jennifer Allen (FI -Virginia) returns to serve the Fraternity for a second term. Her advice for the new recruits: “Be flexible! The more easily you allow yourself to adapt to different personalities and unexpected situations, the more effective and happy you will be on the road. Also, make friends with chapter members’ boyfriends so they will carry your luggage for you!” For more information on the ELC program, contact Keri Miller ( Q-Ball State) at 847.316.8927 or kmiller@alphaphi.org. Application deadline for 2004-05 consultants is Jan. 10, 2004.
Jennifer Allen (ZIΛ-Virginia) Religious Studies Virginia Beach, Va.
As an ELC, I am looking forward to: challenging myself and others. There is so much potential within the Alpha Phi world. I would love to continue to play a role in harnessing that potential to see the Fraternity, chapters and individual members reach new heights. If I wasn’t an ELC, I’d: be moving to Southern California and looking for a job. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Alpha Phi weddings and bridal showers
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are the best! They have been a great way to stay connected. No one knows that I secretly: want to be Kate Hudson. She would be one of my first choices if I could initiate a famous person as an alumna. Three words that best describe me are: passionate, dedicated and energetic. Favorite musician: Dave Matthews Music: I played piano and violin when I was younger. I love to sing, but I wouldn’t call myself a ‘singer’… I’m going through a bit of a punk phase (high energy music is great to have on the road) so I have Blink 182, Simple Plan and Fenix TX in my CD case.
Taylor Randolph Bode (HΞ-UNC/Wilmington) Criminal Justice Richmond, Va.
As an ELC, I am looking forward to: making sure each collegian has an outstanding experience in Alpha Phi. Also, experiencing cultures outside of the Southeast. If I wasn’t an ELC, I’d: be moving to Atlanta or maybe traveling through Italy. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Getting my Big Sister and Little Sister (I am very close to both) and receiving an engraved gavel from my sisters at the end of my
term as chapter president. No one knows that I secretly: love boy bands and wish I could sing and dance. Three words that best describe me are: compassionate, honest and excitement-driven. Favorite group: Bon Jovi Music: I have to admit I’m a huge Britney [Spears] fan. I cannot find a J-Lo song I don’t like. I listen to all kinds of music, from Eminem to George Strait, and I enjoy it all.
(EA-Ashland) Public Communications Bellevue, Ohio
As an ELC, I am looking forward to: experiencing Alpha Phi in ways I never thought possible and gaining the confidence to do anything I put my mind to. If I wasn’t an ELC, I’d: be working for Victoria’s Secret or possibly getting a master’s degree in higher education. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Getting lavaliered and having my sisters there to share it with me. No one knows that I secretly: want to be on any reality television show! Three words that best describe me are: outgoing, organized and sincere. Favorite group: Dixie Chicks Music: I played flute and oboe, but I have been singing since I can remember – more seriously since junior high.
Music on the Road When Judy Kay Schmidt Mead (∆Γ-Northern Colorado) was an Alpha Phi consultant (1966-68), she brought something special on her travels - a baritone ukelele. “Remember, this was the age of the hootenanny! We sang lots of folk songs with Alpha Phi words,” says Judy Kay. “Little did I know that was the forerunner of many years of singing to come,” she says, referring to serving the Fraternity as music consultant for many years.
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“Jake Who?”
I can’t carry a tune to save my life, but my brother is a singer/songwriter/pianist and has his own CD. I live vicariously through him and hope one day to play tambourine in his band if he makes it big. Erin Leahey
Molly Lungrin
(O-Missouri) Art History St. Louis, Mo.
(∆Ξ-Nebraska/Kearney) Organizational Communication Kearney, Neb.
As an ELC, I am looking forward to: traveling to chapters and passing along the knowledge I have gained. If I wasn’t an ELC, I’d: be pursuing my master’s degree in art history. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Living in our chapter house. No one knows that I secretly: love sharks. Great whites, hammerheads, tiger sharks ... I love them all. Three words that best describe me are: loyal, driven and creative. Favorite musician/group: Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac Music: On an everyday basis you can find a Dave Mathews CD in my discman, but I occasionally slip the bluegrass sounds of Allison Kraus in for a change of pace.
As an ELC, I am looking forward to: growing professionally by experiencing the different cultures of chapters across North America and utilizing my communication skills to help sisters initiate positive change. If I wasn’t an ELC, I’d: be deciding on a master’s degree program while working on a cruise line with another undecided sorority sister. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: being pinned by both my mom and sister at my initiation and finally understanding why Alpha Phi was so important in their lives. No one knows that I secretly: want to caddy on the PGA Tour when I’m on break from working as a backup dancer for Britney Spears. Three words that best describe me are: efficient, articulate and creative. Favorite group: I have a hard time identifying one. I love many genres … rock, pop, Motown the best. Music: I have played piano for 15 years, but have not practiced in the past few years.
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Lisa Snyder (HI-Pennsylvania) Communication O’Fallon, Ill.
As an ELC, I am looking forward to: traveling to new places to meet more absolutely Phi-nomenal ladies and help them achieve the best Alpha Phi experience possible. If I wasn’t an ELC, I’d: be working in communications on the East Coast. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Spring break 2003 on a Caribbean cruise with sisters. No one knows that I secretly: love Elvis Presley and monkeys. Three words that best describe me are: animated, magnetic and versatile. Favorite musician: Elvis Presley. Music: I play piano, trumpet and French horn. I was part of the Illinois All-State honors
You may have already seen the work of 2003-04 Educational Leadership Consultant Liz Underwood (OMissouri). As part of an advertising class project, she created the concept for a new Nokia Corp. commercial that began airing in April. Commercials featuring work by Liz and other University of Missouri students were part of a pilot program introduced by the world’s largest cell phone maker. The program challenged advertising students to brainstorm new ways to market Nokia’s camera phones to college students and create the ideas for the commercials to do so. Liz’s commercial, entitled “The New Twist of Fate,” shows a woman snapping a picture with a Nokia cell phone of “Jake,” who flirts with women at a club while his girlfriend studies at the library. The girlfriend is upset at first, but then eyes a cute guy across the table and replies with a photo of her new interest, “Jake Who?” Nokia flew Liz and other winning students to Dallas to oversee production of their commercials.
band in high school. I have a music minor and played French horn in the University of Pennsylvania marching and pep band for four years.
Liz Underwood (O-Missouri) Advertising Katy, Texas
As an ELC, I am looking forward to: sharing my knowledge about Alpha Phi and its mission of developing women with chapters across North America. I hope to inspire members to make the most of their Alpha Phi experience. If I wasn’t an ELC, I’d: be looking for an advertising job in St. Louis.
Favorite Alpha Phi memory: During Polish Week, Omicron seniors enjoy a night together while underclassmen participate in mock recruitment. We watched sisters march out of the house chanting. They were loud and looked so great. As a former vice president of recruitment, it was an awesome feeling to see how everything had come together. I was so proud! No one knows that I secretly: love computers … and everything electronic. I am a technology buff. Three words that best describe me are: intelligent, resourceful and involved. Favorite musicians: John Mayer and Dave Matthews. Music: I am the most musically uninclined person you will ever meet!
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Dear 2002-03 Educational Leadership Consultants,
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Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, enthusiasm and love for Alpha Phi. During the past months you have touched the lives of collegians and alumnae across North America. Because of you, our Fraternity is a better place. Because of your efforts and achievements, we will expect more from future consultants. Because of your experiences, you are prepared to make your mark in your next professional
New Arrivals Adrian (∆H) To Daniel and Kimberleigh Arvin Pozdol, a daughter, Reagan Leigh, Aug. 13, 2002. Akron (HΓ) To Daniel and Stacey Brubaker Buser, a son, Thomas Alan, Nov. 15, 2002. To Thomas and Mary Ferrazzano Tallarino, a daughter, Alessandra Maria, Nov. 17, 2002. To Forrest II and Barbara Paduchik Yerian, twins, John Anthony and Jillian Ann, Oct. 20, 2002. Appalachian State (ΘN) To Chris and Shannon Fleshood Myers, a daughter, Halee Anne, Sept. 7, 2002.
endeavor.
To Chris and Laura Green Skvoretz, a son, Nathaniel Zachary, Dec. 29, 2002. Ashland (EA) To John and Tara Wickham Abramson, a son, John “Isaac,” Oct. 16, 2002. To Tony and Andrea Blair Batt, a daughter, Caroline Ellayne, March 27, 2003. To John and Tracy Lurtz Daniels, a son, Keegan D., Nov. 6, 2002.
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To Joseph and Gina Bradley Feller, a son, Colin Joseph, Nov. 18, 2002. To Jeff and Kerri Barr Gottfried, a daughter, Hallie Anne, Sept. 26, 2002. To Scott and Karen Wojcik Morse, a son, Andrew Joseph, Sept. 21, 2002. Ball State (∆P) To Gary and Stephanie Bender Harte, a son, Harrison Karl, Feb. 8, 2003.
Does meeting sisters from across North America interest you? Would you like an opportunity to travel? Apply to be an educational leadership consultant! Learn more about the ELC program by visiting the Alpha Phi Web site, www.alphaphi.org. Applications will be accepted until January 10, 2004.
"I learned independence, inner strength, communication skills, patience and most importantly, that there is a new Alpha Phi life after college." – Brooke Cesare, ELC 2001-02
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To Andrew and Laura Kostopoulos Jordan, a son, Kyle Matthew, Dec. 28, 2002. To Jack and Kimberly Hert Stewart, a daughter, Skylar Rose, Dec. 12, 2002. Bentley (ZP) To Keith and Kimberley NortonO’Brien, a son, Connor Norton, Nov. 20, 2002. To Richard and Donna DeBonee Battalino, a son, Michael Dominick, Jan. 3, 2003. Bowling Green State (BO) To Mark and Shannon Greig DeDomenic, a son, Gehrig Andrew, Dec. 28, 2002.
To Scott and Cobey Kloos Almand, a son, Reid Jacob, Feb. 5, 2003. To Greg and Jenny Harris Reid, a son, Gavin Bennett, July 16, 2002.
CSU/San Bernardino (HB) To John and Liza Kucera Wilson, a daughter, Grace Mae, Feb. 8, 2003.
Butler (EB) To Justin and Michelle Isaacs White, a son, Leyton Thomas, Dec. 6, 2002.
Dayton (ZΨ) To Gordon and Connie Renspie McCance, a daughter, Caroline E., Nov. 20, 2002.
Central Missouri State (ΘΛ) To Tony and Angela Schlipp Correa, a daughter, Alexis Paige, March 21, 2002.
Drake (ΓO) To Michael and Becca Eise Kappel, a daughter, Anna Rose, July 24, 2002.
To Mark and Trisha Thurmon LaLumondier, a son, Zachary Mark, Jan. 9, 2003.
Duke (BNΛ) To Jim and Amy Osborn Robertson, a son, Luke Wallace, Feb. 24, 2003.
To Troy and Dawn Quick Schwalm, a son, Troy “Michael,” Aug. 30, 2002.
Duquesne (EI) To Daniel P. and Karen Bush Snyder, a daughter, Mia Celeste, June 16, 2002.
Chapman (HY) To Adam and Joie Roces Fried, a son, Logan Stephen, Jan. 12, 2003. Colorado (BΓΛ) To Kevin and Jennifer Lyles Wilcox, a son, Luther Thomas, Oct. 7, 2002. To Matt and Hildie Frichtel Johnson, a son, Marcus Taylor, Nov. 15, 2002. Creighton (Θ∆) To Kevin and Bonnie Oubre Noonan, triplets, Katherine Elizabeth, Bridget Ann and Abigail Marie, Aug. 27, 2002 (also EΩΛTexas A&M).
East Carolina (∆A) To Greg and Missie Beason Vacek, a son, Brendan Gregory, Jan. 11, 2003. Eastern Illinois (ZA) To Scott and Beth Hall Durham, a daughter, Emma Kathleen, Dec. 23, 2002. To Jim and Nicole Patton Gibson, a son, Blake Kenneth, Feb. 19, 2003. Eastern Washington (HΨ) To Jon and Nelsy Ross Falavolito, a son, Brennan Kae, Jan. 31, 2003.
CSU/Chico (ΘY) To Steve and Melanie Courtney Prchal, a son, Chase Patrick, Jan. 9, 2003.
Emory (ΘΠ) To William and Jill Justis-Magill, a daughter, Gracie Paige, Nov. 25, 2002.
To Daniel and Andrea Ainbinder Hitzke, a son, Noah William, Feb. 15, 2003.
Evansville (EΠ) To Thomas Scott and Carol Anne Davis Snider, a daughter, Ella Anne, Feb. 8, 2003.
CSU/Long Beach (ΓK) To Jack and Rosalind Roehm Haley, a son, Jack Thomas, Dec. 21, 2002. CSU/Northridge (EY) To Daman D. and Stephanie Stahly-Christensen, a daughter, Sophia Ann, Dec. 22, 2002. To James and Michelle LeColstJohnston, a daughter, Brooke Barbara, Dec. 12, 2002. To Jeffrey and Lori Pinilla Fletcher, a son, Justin Elijah, Feb. 23, 2003. To Adam and Joie Roces Fried, a son, Logan Stephen, Jan. 12, 2003. CSU/Sacramento (EΓ) To Jerry and Heather Bomely Goldman, a daughter, Allison Noelle, Jan. 6, 2003. To John and Susan Semenza Morrison, a son, Mitchell John, Sept. 25, 2002.
George Mason (HΛ) To Christopher and Sheri Wassenaar James, a son, Alexander Kelly, Nov. 22, 2002. Illinois (BA) To Richard and Patricia Bradley Harper, a daughter, Erin Kathleen, March 15, 2003. To Kirk and Julie Brodrueck Oliver, a son, Christopher Andrew, Feb. 28, 2003. To Jeffrey and Jennifer Carroll Seaver, a daughter, Julia Helen, Dec. 16, 2002. Illinois State (ZT) To Michael and Rashel Rokita Campbell, a daughter, Courtney Taylor, Nov. 15, 2002. To Rick and Leigh Anne Girard Rosich, a daughter, Elizabeth Rose, Dec. 28, 2002.
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Indiana (BT) To Kevin and Carrie Freyberger Finnegan, a son, Garrett James, Feb. 25, 2003. Iowa (∆E) To Christopher and Amy Perkins Janssens, a daughter, Kelly Lynn, Sept. 6, 2002. James Madison (ΘI) To Jay and Jackie Young Walker, a son, Brian David, Nov. 10, 2002. To Joseph and Samantha Rakowski McTernan, a son, Michael Joseph, Oct. 31, 2002. To Bryan and Kristen Phillips Wood, a son, Jack David, Nov. 9, 2002. Kent State (BΩ) To Max and Jennifer Steiner Verkamp, a daughter, Lauren Katherine, Jan. 14, 2003. Loyola Marymount (ZB) To Matthew and Jenny Chambers Plugge, a daughter, Hailey Jane, April 23, 2002. To Daniel and Megan Swissman Buikema, a daughter, Camryn Grace, Jan. 5, 2003. Manitoba (BH) To Juergen Franke and Kristin Greenwood, a son, Spencer Thomas, Aug. 24, 2002. Marquette (HM) To Chris and Shelly Nelson Green, a son, Maxwell Christopher, Feb. 15, 2003. Miami University (ΓN) To Paul and Jennifer Morton DeSilva, a daughter, Nicole Ree, Jan. 4, 2003. To David and Rebecca Carrothers Stewart, a son, Grant Michael, Jan. 28, 2003. To Chad and Jessica McDougall Pettit, a son, Jack Thomas, Nov. 18, 2002. Michigan (Θ) To Matthew and Nicole Miller Price, a daughter, Grace Caroline, Nov. 26, 2002. Michigan State (BB) To Nick and Jill Weber McMullen, twins, Alexis Rose and Ella Elizabeth, Dec. 29, 2002. To Chris and Anne Sobota Ordway, a daughter, Lucy Anne, Dec. 20, 2002. Midwestern State (ΓΩ) To John Michael and Lori Byrd Coyne, a daughter, Kaylee Michele, March 31, 2003.
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To Doug and Wendy McSpadden Spradley, a son, Samuel Morris, Jan. 10, 2003. Minnesota (E) To Jeff and Jennifer Ekeren-Holm, a son, Connor James, Jan. 31, 2003. To Christopher and Jennifer Pedersen Malek, a son, Jack Christopher, Oct. 18, 2003. Missouri (O) To Dr. Jim and Michelle Tellman Mosbach, a son, Tyler Nelson, Jan. 7, 2003. To James and Kimberly O’Neil Ryan, a daughter, Hallie Jiang Lin, born Dec. 25, 2001, and adopted Oct. 8, 2002. To Jeff and Heidi Nelson Colench, a son, Evan James, Dec. 31, 2002. MIT (ZΦ) To Geremy and Christi Hebert Wilson, a daughter, Ella Christiana, Jan. 7, 2003. NC State (EΦΛ) To Jonathan and Kim Marie Tagliamonte Duke, a son, Nicholas Colby, Dec. 4, 2002. To Blake and Julie Atkinson Frazier, a daughter, Anne Frances, Jan. 17, 2003. Nebraska/Kearney (∆Ξ) To Bill and Kris Svendsen Miller, a son, Nathan Thomas, July 7, 2002. To Dustin and Amber Cunning Smith, a son, Bridger Marle, April 25, 2002. North Dakota (Π) To Steve and Jeanene Moe Swartz, a son, Adam Allen, June 19, 2002. Northeast Missouri State/ Truman State (ΘΓ) To Brian and Sheri Sechrest Blessing, a son, Zechariah Matthew, Oct. 2, 2002. To Matt and Tammy Starnes Gorman, a daughter, Abigail Elizabeth, Feb. 24, 2003. To Michael and Donna Lubbe Kolnik, a daughter, Kaitlyn Marie, Nov. 13, 2002. To Andy and Kristen Lock Winters, a son, Cole Jacob, Jan. 16, 2003. Northern Colorado (∆Γ) To Jason and Cheryl Barchie Brown, a son, Benjamin Connor, Jan. 22, 2003. To Trevor and Kristine Gillespie Kautz, a son, Dillon Craig, May 11, 2002. To James and Allison Morse Malicoat, a daughter, Sydney Ann, Dec. 14, 2002.
North Texas (ΓH) To Steve and Denise Conrad Moerbe, a son, Ashton Conrad, Nov. 16, 2002.
Richmond (HΠ) To Darren and Anne Whiting Kennon, a son, William Frazier, March 3, 2003.
Syracuse (A) To Patrick and Hilary Janel Kelly, a son, Alexander Nathan, Oct. 28, 2002.
Northwestern (B) To Kevin and Kristen Theobald Braig, a son, Ryan Patrick, Jan. 23, 2003.
San Francisco State (HΘ) To Timothy and Emily Hoffman Clark, a son, Elijah Alexander, Nov. 9, 2002.
Texas (Ω) To Bill and Valerie Wilmoth Atkinson, a daughter, Payton Lee, Aug. 20, 2002.
To John and Jeanne Lawton Esler, a son, John Kolbe III, Oct. 8, 2002.
To Darryl and Nadine BudoffBrandon, a son, Miles Andrew, Sept. 27, 2002.
To Todd and Kristen Frost Lounsbury, a son, Ryan Matthew, Feb. 9, 2003.
San Jose State (BΨ) To Rob and Lori Winckler Lasater, a son, Jack Davis, Aug. 10, 2002.
To Michael and Stacey Boardman Purcell, a son, Cole Michael, March 5, 2002.
To Steve and Sharlene Tsuboi Ayabe, a daughter, Chloe Gloria, Feb. 14, 2003.
To Jamie and Kelley Kobe Thompson, a son, Alexander Jaron “A.J.,” Jan. 28, 2003.
Seton Hall (HH) To John and Renee Jastrzab Granato, a son, Logan Anthony, Jan. 22, 2003.
Texas A&M (EΩΛ) To Guy Luis and Stacy Kelly Bush Davis, a daughter, Avery Reese, March 18, 2003.
To Aaron and Nichole Martin Charfoos, a daughter, Isabella Anne, Feb. 5, 2003. To Brent and Libby Seiter Nelson, a son, Samuel Cooper, Dec. 3, 2002. Ohio State (P) To Steve and Meghan Horn Bramlage, twin sons, Evan Flynn and Mitchell Pfarr, March 10, 2003. Oregon State (BY) To Dusty and Mollie Pierpoint Smith, a daughter, Tatum Faith, May 7, 2002.
Shippensburg (ΘΞ) To David and Natasha Jack Moore, a son, Ewan Scott, Jan. 9, 2003.
Penn State (ΓP) To Chris and Joyce Reid DeVol, a daughter, Olivia Luetta, Jan. 2, 2003.
South Dakota (Ψ) To Michael and Rhonda VanLaecken Pape, a son, Nicholas Keith, Jan. 6, 2003.
To Michael and Pamela Stripay Iacono, a son, William Thomas, Feb. 17, 2003.
To Tony and Erin Larson Sellars, a son, Riley Asher, Dec. 21, 2002.
To Daniel and Mary Riker Kornick, twins, Emily Grace and Matthew Nicholas, Sept. 29, 2002.
Southern Utah (ΘΣ) To William Russell and Natalie Asay Erskine, a daughter, Katherine Isabelle, Feb. 26, 2003.
To Nathan G. and Mariah Thompson Vink, a son, Gavin Ives, March 1, 2003.
To Mark and Stacee Yardley McIff, a daughter, Marissa, March 6, 2003.
Pennsylvania (HI) To Bradley and Pamela King Zilch, a daughter, Sydney Erin, June 24, 2002. To Rich and Sheila Woods Miller, a son, Reed Edward, Oct. 25, 2002. To Christopher and Leslie Mag Poland, a son, Jack Robert, Jan. 22, 2003. Puget Sound (ΓZ) To Brad and Jessica Lamb Henry, a son, Coleman Jaycob, Sept. 15, 2002. To Brian Krostenko and Joan Downs, a daughter, Anastazja, Dec. 24, 2002. Purdue (∆M) To Joe and Alison Jones Bash, a daughter, Becka Donna, Oct. 31, 2002. To Marty and Heather Hansen Cain, a son, Travis Jordan, Dec. 3, 2002.
St. Joseph’s (ΘΘ) To Keith and Christa Glenn Jones, a daughter, Ashley Rae, Feb. 6, 2003. SUNY/Binghamton (HZ) To Dave and Helaine Rogoff Bertsch, a daughter, Haley Erin, March 22, 2003.
To Ben and Melissa Hangen Dustman, a daughter, Brooke Lauren, Oct. 9, 2002. To Jon and Melissa Willmarth Hawley, a daughter, Landry Addison, Jan. 26, 2003. To Joseph W. and Larisa “Lara” Joyce Henderson, a daughter, Margaret Catherine, Oct. 1, 2002. To Kevin and Bonnie Oubre Noonan, triplets, Katherine Elizabeth, Bridget Ann and Abigail Marie, Aug. 27, 2002. Texas A&M/Commerce (∆B) To Joel and Wendy Winn Carrington, a son, Carson Murray, Dec. 25, 2002. Texas Tech (ΓI) To Brent and Breck DeWees Coker, a son, Klein Brenton, Oct. 17, 2002. To Paul and Brittany Mayer Schaefer, a son, Ethan Daniel, Jan. 1, 2003.
To Raymond and Katie RafteryGarguilo, a daughter, Shannon Kathleen, Nov. 20, 2002.
To Curt and Amy Caughran Bourne, a daughter, Emily Suzanne, Feb. 6, 2003.
SUNY/Cortland (HT) To Kenneth and Melissa Klotz Kneisel, a daughter, Mikayla Ann, Nov. 26, 2002.
To James and Melinda Maalouf Wedding, a daughter, Carson Marie, March 19, 2003.
SUNY/Plattsburgh (ΘΨ) To Michael and Raina Abraham Berg, a daughter, Aneesa Sajini, March 19, 2003. To James and Erin McCumber Gephard, a son, Benjamin Randall, March 9, 2003.
To Charles and Kate Bryan West, a daughter, Emma Jane, Nov. 6, 2002. Toronto (Ξ) To Blair Veinot and Laura LaChapelle, a daughter, Courtney Violet, Feb. 22, 2003.
Towson (HΩ) To Steven and Amy Croscup To Benjamin and Faye Salomon LaPlant, a son, Jacob Paul, Jan. 23, Mandel, a daughter, Jessica 2003. Hayley, Feb. 4, 2002. This form also is available on our Web site at www.alphaphi.org
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UC/Berkeley (Λ) To Jason and Kristin Gronsky Hannon, a daughter, Megan Margaret, March 26, 2003. UC/Davis (EP) To Jeff and Kristen Westover McAndrew, a son, Chase McGinn, Dec. 17, 2002. UCLA (B∆) To Doug and Catherine Rowe Cali, a son, Augustine Saro, April 10, 2002.
To Steve and Heather Brady Murch, a son, Griffin Brady, Feb. 3, 2003. Washington State (BPΛ) To Sorren Engel and Kristine VanderWal, a son, Sebastian Douglas, Nov. 30, 2002. To Mike and Jenny Duncan Hayton, a son, Drew Jeffrey, Jan. 17, 2003. To Brian and Heather Patrick Hobson, a son, Camden Carl, Jan. 29, 2003.
To David and Diane Rowe Martinelli, a son, Lucca David, July 11, 2002.
To Jacob and Heather Fleming Menashe, a daughter, Melina Bella, Nov. 3. 2002.
To Mark and Nicole Arndt Ouellette, a son, William “Will” Reed, Nov. 15, 2002.
West Chester (EK) To Michael and Nicole Stauffer Scordo, a son, Mitchell Ryan, May 9, 2002.
To Mark and Lisa Spangenberg Wieland, a daughter, Karena, March 29, 2003. UC/Santa Barbara (ΓB) To Jeff and Julie Hughes Kahsen, a son, Joshua Tyler, Oct. 30, 2002. To Erik and Mja Shandera Thiesmeyer, a son, Erik Lincoln Jr., Oct. 31, 2002. UNC/Wilmington (HΞ) To Douglas and Michelle Davis Bonney, a son, Duncan Robert, Dec. 13, 2002. USC (BΠ) To Dave and Catherine Anaya Latter, a son, Christian Scott, Dec. 21, 2002. Virginia Tech (HO) To Rhett and Rebecca King Fleitz, a son, Preston Matthew, Oct. 13, 2002. To Robert and Hayley DiSpirito Grimes, a daughter, Micaela Michelle, Feb. 4, 2002. To Randolph and Laura Collins Legg, a daughter, Maddox Elizabeth, Feb. 5, 2003. To Wesley and Sarah Rotgin Nau, twin sons, Tanner Wesley and Davis Mosby, Jan. 3, 2003. Washburn (Y) To Scott and Jill Kirk Doyle, a son, Colby Michael, Oct. 4, 2002. To Rich Paolo and Tanya McGinn, a son, Nicholas Anthony, March 17, 2003. Washington (Σ) To Brett and Annie Hughes Kiehl, a daughter, Charlotte Lee, Oct. 21, 2002. To Chris and Gretchen Gould Jackson, a son, Oliver Quinn, Feb. 3, 2003.
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Western Michigan (∆Θ) To Darren and Kelly Boston Brady, a son, Owen Robert, Nov. 7, 2002. To Rick and Karen Roble Sullivan, a daughter, Lauren Nicole, Oct. 8, 2002. William Woods (∆X) To Clayton and Catherine Schwartz Henke, a son, Jonathan Marcus, Jan. 12, 2003. Wisconsin/La Crosse (∆K) To Chris and Rachel Larson Kozar, a daughter, Oct. 9, 2002. Wisconsin/Stout (ΓΣ) To William and Lisa Washington Mielke, a daughter, Kayla Marie, Nov. 30, 2002.
Bowling Green State (BO) Kim McHenry to Paul Boehnlein, Oct. 19, 2002. Karen Simcich to Frank Bordelon Jr., July 20, 2002. Janice Moore to Michael Lawrence, Aug. 31, 2002. Angelena Kuhlmann to Terry Ruskin, Nov. 9, 2002. Case Western Reserve (ZΠ) Clarissa Flippo to John Cannavino, April 26, 2003. Colorado (BΓΛ) Lindsay Feitlinger to David Suominen, June 22, 2002.
Julie Koenigsberger to John Morley, April 6, 2002. Indiana (BT) Anna Stevens to Bradley Ward, Feb. 1, 2003. Indiana State (∆Π) Leslie R. Duncan to Michael Hill, Dec. 21, 2002. Indiana U. Southeast (ZE) Kelly Stoner to Sean Osborne, July 6, 2002. Iowa (∆E) Joanna Conroy to Chris Marsh, July 20, 2002.
Kettering (IE) Joanna Michalczuk to Scott Bauer, Nov. 16, 2002.
Seton Hall (HH) Faith Vavra to Bill Bergman, Dec. 27, 2002.
CSU/Chico (ΘY) Julie Jester to Sergio Alonso, July 20, 2002.
Katherine “Kate” Kummer to Mark Childerhose, Dec. 31, 2002.
Shippensburg (ΘΞ) Cathie Wright to Michael Pletcher, Oct. 5, 2002.
CSU/Sacramento (EΓ) Amy L. Adams to Adan Martinez, Oct. 19, 2002. CSU/San Bernardino (HB) Jodi Gerber to Eric Zechter, Nov. 16, 2002. Dayton (ZΨ) Kathy Clune to Jeremy Barnhill, Jan. 25, 2003. Drake (ΓO) Jade Benson to Bruce Giesen, Aug. 17, 2002.
Linfield (ΘA) Tiffany Lanman to Bryan Gore, July 20, 2002. Miami University (ΓN) Kate O’Hara to Rick Battagline, June 15, 2002. Erica Dryden to David Leazenby, April 12, 2003. Missouri (O) Felicia Siragusa to Michael Bondi, Nov. 16, 2002. Kelli Watts to Blakely Pryor, Dec. 28, 2002.
Appalachian State (ΘN) Karen Port to Scott Clagett, April 5, 2003. Hannah Deaton to Gary Edward Shaw, Oct. 26, 2002.
East Carolina (∆A) Tonya Collier to Ryan Keaton, April 12, 2003.
Baldwin-Wallace (∆Y) Carrie Katherine Swallow to J.F. Babitsky, Feb. 22, 2003. Ball State (∆P) Megan Weiss to Garrett Ciszewski, Dec. 31, 2002.
Allison Page to Brian Rice, July 27, 2002.
Creighton (Θ∆) Jean Smith to Mark W. Anders, Nov. 9, 2002.
Katie Steenson to Bradley Willis, May 25, 2002.
Ashland (EA) Jaime Gillespie to Bryan Parsons, Sept. 21, 2002.
San Jose State (BΨ) Patricia Castillo to Jubal Bly, Sept. 14, 2002.
Santa Clara (ZΓ) Stephanie Moye to Spencer Ewing, Sept. 21, 2002.
Duquesne (EI) Dana Ann Thompson to Robert Slizik, July 6, 2002.
Denise Swinney to Chet Spreen, Dec. 31, 2002.
San Francisco State (HΘ) Arlana Raya to Michael Flores, June 29, 2002.
Kent State (BΩ) Kelly Tuttle to Brad Vito, Nov. 30, 2002.
Nebraska (N) Kelli R. Wilson to Patrick DeWayne Daly, Aug. 10, 2002.
Arizona (BE) Emily Grimm to Mark J. Glaccum, Aug. 10, 2002.
Richmond (HΠ) Shelly Morrow to Jamie Mark, Sept. 21, 2002.
Brittany Rice to Paul Conley, Aug. 10, 2003.
Duke (BNΛ) Melanie C. Truesdale to Bradley J. McMinn, May 26, 2002.
Marriages
Rhode Island (I∆) Alice Daum to Brian Mullins, Oct. 26, 2002.
Eastern Washington (HΨ) Michelle Scellick to Craig Burns, March 22, 2003. George Mason (HΛ) Patricia “Trisha” Duffy to Eric Schnabel, Jan. 25, 2003. Shannon Boles to Marty Paulus, April 20, 2002. Hofstra (ΘM) Guiomar Ramirez to Keith Jaklitsch, June 9, 2002. Illinois (BA) Dallas Sipes to Kenneth Chapman, Feb. 14, 2003.
Andrea Hoffart to Grant Stine, July 27, 2002. Nebraska/Kearney (∆Ξ) Cathy Luebbe to Fili Sanchez, July 6, 2002. Northeast Missouri State (ΘΓ) Christy Schaufert to Josh Rawls, Feb. 14, 2003. North Texas (ΓH) Elaine Nunn to Jared Schoch, March 15, 2003. Oklahoma (Φ) Holly Smith to William Belknap, Feb. 1, 2003. Pennsylvania (HI) Jennifer Cohen to David Nevas, Aug. 4, 2002.
Southern Utah (ΘΣ) Kimberly Currier to Philip Bateman, Dec. 7, 2002. St. Joseph’s (ΘΘ) Meghan Coppola to David Rizzo, Sept. 27, 2002. Stacy Ann Dmytryk to Raymond Sullivan, Oct. 19, 2002. SUNY/Binghamton (HZ) Nancy Gail Eisenstein to Eric Sherman, Dec. 15, 2002. Texas (Ω) Ginger Dillard to Chris Cleveland, Jan. 18, 2003. Texas A&M (EΩΛ) Becky Hernandez to Timothy Valderrama, Nov. 9, 2002. Texas Tech (ΓI) Megan Mundy to Erik Carruth, June 8, 2002. UC/Davis (EP) Jennifer Sherratt to Eric Abrahamson, Sept. 14, 2002. Lisa Stephenson to Jayson Lane, Sept. 7, 2002. Sara Hanson to Scott Seus, Aug. 31, 2002. UC/Irvine (HK) Karen Richter to Mark Kirsch, Feb. 18, 2003. Jennifer Madaras to Brad Sommers, Feb. 23, 2003.
UCLA (B∆) Chiara Padilla to Ryan Hawley, Dec. 28, 2002. This form also is available on our Web site at www.alphaphi.org
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University of the Pacific (IΓ) Kristin Maguire to Michael Timmins, Nov. 9, 2002.
Western Michigan (∆Θ) Melissa Faubel to Matthew Fuhrman, Jan. 4, 2003.
Villanova (HE) Jenifer Lancellotti to Alton Hillis Jr., Feb. 10, 2003.
Wichita State (ΓΞ) June Ash to Kevin Moore, Oct. 16, 2002.
Washburn (Y) Laura Gormanson to Andrew Piper, Feb. 9, 2002.
William Woods (∆X) Megan Harbison to John Campbell, Jan. 18, 2003.
Washington (Σ) Cheryl Allison to Steven James Gresham, Sept. 2, 2002.
Wisconsin/Stout (ΓΣ) Nicole Smith to Matthew Call, Sept. 14, 2002.
Jennifer Smith to Brent Beebe, Aug. 31, 2002. Emily Hiester to Paul Higson, Nov. 15, 2002. Monique Bushore to Edward Ruyle, July 27, 2002. Washington State (BPΛ) Stacia Houston to Scott Gibson, March 29, 2003. Washington University (ZY) Lara Harris to Steven Rubin, Feb. 22, 2003. West Chester (EK) Beth Cacia to Jason Eldridge, Nov. 1, 2002.
If you would like a record of a birth, adoption, marriage or death included in the Quarterly, please clip out and submit this form to Alpha Phi Quarterly, 1930 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Or you may e-mail the information to quarterly@alphaphi.org. Please be sure to include all the requested information. P L E A S E N OT E : Announcements may only be printed if they have occurred within a year of publication. Announcements with missing information, such as specific date, will not be printed. If announcements are received after the copy deadline (see inside front cover for specific dates), they will be considered for the following issue.
Silent Chapter Ashland (EA) Anne Fishburn Vagnini (’70), Jan. 31, 2003. Bowling Green State (BO) Carol M. Wilhelm Morris (’64), Jan. 15, 2003. British Columbia (BΘ) Gladys “Ruth” Hutchinson Todd (’41), Nov. 28, 2002. Colorado (BΓ) Margaret Colvin Houtchens (’35), Nov. 20, 2002.
Elizabeth Baker Harvey (’42), Feb. 27, 2003. Cornell (∆) Mary Louise “Beezie” Treadwell Lawton (’43), March 14, 2003. Duke (BN) Ella Ann Proctor Smith (’49), Jan. 6, 2003. Illinois State (ZT) Mary Patricia Madden (’89), Aug. 5, 2002. Iowa (∆E) Deborah Pitstick Varenhorst (’77), Jan. 30, 2003. James Madison (ΘI) Raemona Bernice Curran Barger (’99), April 13, 2003.
Missouri (O) Ann Dorsey Clapp (’37), Jan. 27, 2002.
South Dakota (Ψ) Elizabeth “Betty” Carlson Harder (’47), Nov. 29, 2002.
Nebraska (N) Marie Ann Collins Berkheimer (’49), March 5, 2003.
Syracuse (A) Virginia Tardy Torelli (’44), March 6, 2003.
Truman State (ΘΓ) Tricia Marie Mason (’99), March 3, 2003.
Texas (Ω) Mary Ann Lennox Hocker (‘39), July 24, 2002.
Northwestern (B) Amy Bosman (’99), March 22, 2003.
UC/Davis (EP) Ashley Guppy Berce (’91), Feb. 3, 2003.
Ohio State (P) Mary Ann Grossman Arthur (’54), March 8, 2003.
UCLA (B∆) Claire Gelder Arth (’42), Feb. 8, 2003.
Vivian K. Peoples Poston (’42), March 12, 2003.
Washington (Σ) Helen McHugh Olcott (’38), Dec. 6, 2002.
Maryland (∆Z) Elizabeth Hamilton Polkowski (’76), Dec. 10, 2002.
Oklahoma (Φ) Mary Frances Born Ells (’28), Jan. 23, 2003.
Michigan (Θ) Dorothy Lull Bolvig (’37), March 5, 2003.
Penn State (ΓP) Joan M. Wassil (’84), Feb. 7, 2003.
Michigan State (BB) Gretchen Gehring Steen (‘33), Aug. 16, 2002.
Virginia Maus Sorley (’45), Feb. 20, 2003.
Pennsylvania (HI) Melissa Luckner White (’94), Dec. 1, 2002.
Wisconsin (I) Mariana “Nan” Erbach Lonsdorf (’45), April 5, 2003.
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Not the Same Old Song and Dance
FAVORITE ROLE: Diana Morales in A Chorus Line DREAM PART: Maria in West Side Story BEST SONG: “I’m Not Afraid” from the little known musical Songs for the New World BIG BREAK: Playing a munchkin in Chicago Shakespeare’s production of Wizard of Oz CRITICS SAY: “The adorable Marci Medwed is … adorable. She has a beguiling presence that holds an audience rapt when she sings or speaks or just stands there reacting to someone else.” – Chicago Arts and Entertainment
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It’s hard for the new people not to laugh. Her hair is in huge rollers, a scarf tied around her head. But Executive Office (EO) veterans are used to taking Marci Medwed (B-Northwestern) seriously, despite her wacky headgear. She, we explain to the newbies, is leaving after the staff meeting for a matinee performance. Marci, the Foundation manager of alumnae programming and development, has another professional role as an actress in Chicago’s musical theatre scene. “My schedule is almost always a nightmare,” Marci says. “Recently, I was working in the EO in Evanston, rehearsing for a show in another suburb and performing nightly in a show in Indiana!” But working two full-time jobs has advantages. “It’s nice to have a position that stimulates my mind in different ways than the theatre does. And I choose auditions based on the show rather than the paycheck,” Marci says. Just before graduating from its musical theatre program, Northwestern chose Marci as one of 10 seniors to attend an agent and casting director showcase in New York City. She was ready to move home (she grew up on Long Island) and about to sign a lease for an apartment. Then her roommate backed out. “My advisor suggested getting my feet wet in Chicago theatre,” says Marci. “It was the best move I’ve made – I’ve worked steadily in the theatre since my graduation.” And she’s worked steadily at the Foundation, moving from part-time intern to manager of development and earning a certificate in fundraising management from Indiana University School of Philanthropy.
“I love it! In what other job would I be asked to organize and perform in a cabaret show in Puerto Rico?” Marci says, referring to the Foundation’s awards banquet during Convention 2000. Staying in Chicago also led Marci to her fiancée, Blaine. (Did we mention she’s planning a wedding, too?) “Between work and shows, it’s close to impossible to schedule trips home to New York, where the wedding will be,” says Marci. “My mom is doing most of the work!” One day, Marci would like to move to New York to pursue acting. “I’d love to say that a career on Broadway is in my future, but I know how competitive it is out there. I’ve been really lucky in my career here in Chicago,” she says. “Right now I just take it one day at a time.” And the Foundation staff thinks that’s just fine – rollers and all.
Marci Medwed, center, plays Luisa in Chicago's Pegasus Players production of The Fantasticks. Marci's performance earned her a nomination for a Jeff Citation, an annual awards program that honors excellence in professional theatre in Chicago.
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Hollywood Power Play Three years ago, Alpha Phi Foundation began the Power of 100 – hoping that 100 women would make an annual gift of $1,000 or more. In three years, nearly 300 joined. What a powerful trip it’s been! We’ve met some amazing alumnae – and we want you to meet them, too. Recently Manager of Public Relations Emily Ellison Lamb ( I-Texas Tech) talked with Sheri Allen ( -Oklahoma City) about passions, premieres, Pierce and power.
Your background is in dance? Yes, ballet and jazz. In fact, I won an international dance competition when I was a child. And I went to Oklahoma City University, a school known for its dance program. But you ended up in business … Actually, business is my real passion. Plus, when I went to college, my dad kept asking me, “What would you do in entertainment?” You showed him. She laughs. That’s right – I work at MGM, in the entertainment capital of the world. What do you do? Any new business that comes to MGM comes through me. I sit on the executive team that “greenlights” new movie ideas. Like “Project Greenlight?” That’s where the name originates. Every couple of months, the team gets together after each reading about 20 scripts. We then go through the scripts and try to figure out what kind of movie we would want to make. We ask things like “who would we want to star in this film? When would we want to release it? What age group would see it?” What are some movies you’ve worked on? Legally Blond II – it’s just released. And we own the Bond franchise, so I worked on Die Another Day. You’ve worked on several projects with Bond star Pierce Brosnan … I met him when I helped launch the National Geographic Channel, and when I worked for Ford Motor Company promoting its Aston Martin car, SUMMER 2003
and then through Die Another Day. He remembered me! It shows what I believe about life: everything comes back to you. Is that why you support the Foundation? Sheri Allen's job at MGM takes Great example. I’ve seen her to Hollywood parties like this one, where she talks with the Foundation’s “Sex and the City” star Chris mission at work. Heart Noth. disease affects my family, so that part of its mission is really important to me. And recently, I watched a young woman who couldn’t afford college get help to continue her education. I believe the Foundation touches lives – and that makes all the difference. Sheri is the manager of corporate development at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. She also is chapter adviser for Loyola Marymount (FB), a member of Alpha Phi’s finance standing committee, active in the Junior League of Los Angeles and a board member at Defcon Pictures, a newly launched art film company. She’s now on a Hollywood hiatus, pursuing new passions: cooking and travel in Italy. But she says she’ll never really leave the entertainment industry. She loves the premieres too much. Join powerful women like Sheri! For more information about the Power of 100, contact Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Andrew Zanatta (BQ -Washington State) by calling 847.316.8950 or e-mailing rzanatta@alphaphi.org.
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Letters to the Editor I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated the recent money/investing focus in the Quarterly. It will be very helpful to me as I accept my first full-time job and look to get started the smart way with my finances. Thank you for coordinating an issue fitting for this year’s graduates and all members. –Tracie Eisenman (Q-Ohio State) I was so pleased to receive the Quarterly with the “Investing in Alpha Phi and Your Future” article. In all my 50-plus years of Alpha Phi membership, I do not remember this subject ever being an emphasis of the Quarterly. Please thank any and all who are responsible for this very needed coverage of women and financial matters. The financial information given in the Quarterly was accurate, needed and hopefully inspiring to all Alpha Phis. Since most women are ill-prepared to deal with financial matters, perhaps this will show women the importance of financial knowledge in their lives, now and in the future. –Marilyn Collins Denno ( BUC/Santa Barbara)
Reunions Gamma Alpha Alumnae Reunite San Diego State ( A) alumnae from the new member class of 1961 held a casual get-together in April – a potluck lunch in La Costa, Calif. A weekend getaway to Las Vegas was planned for June. Phis from the early to mid-1960s interested in joining a future excursion should contact Barbara Ferver Erikson at 949.499.1461 or barbara.erikson@cox.net. –Barbara Ferver Erikson ( A-San Diego State)
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Beta Iotas Reunite After 40 Years
Sisters from Beta Iota’s class of 1962 celebrate 40 years of sisterhood.
The West Virginia (BI) class of 1962 celebrated its 40th anniversary with a June 2002 reunion in the North Carolina mountains. From a class of 15, 10 attended. Hiking, eating and talking filled the time that passed too quickly. “Hand to Hand” rang through the hills. “What a wonderful gift Alpha Phi has been to all of us, as we remain fast friends,” says alumna Judy Fisher Mountjoy. In attendance were Judy Auld Strickland, Jane Cooke McConkey, Bonnie Derr Landis, Judy Fisher Mountjoy, Lee Hall Drowne, Elinor Hamill Fries, Cynthia Koch Schenley, Sandi Reed Mitchell, Ann Wallace Strader and Nancy White. The women plan another meeting in three years when they turn 65. –Judy Fisher Mountjoy (BI-West Virginia) Ashland Celebrates 35 Years
Epsilon Alpha celebrates its 35th anniversary Oct. 11. More than 40 women enjoyed a social hour, dinner and music at the Sons of Herman in Mansfield, Ohio. Guest speaker Jane Dolby Clinard, Epsilon Alpha’s first president, reminisced about the chapter’s beginnings.
Charter Sisters Remain Close Twenty alumnae who began Wisconsin/ Oshkosh ( ) chapter in 1965 have met every few years since graduation. During the early years they held family picnics, then “just girl” overnights. Now that families are grown, members are determined to have yearly get-togethers. Sisters most recently enjoyed a trip to Las Vegas. The weekend was full of love, talk and remembering. This summer’s reunion is July 10 and includes an overnight barbecue at the home of Melodee Lettman Curtes in Hartford, Wisconsin. The 2004 reunion is in Hawaii. –Sandra L. Kofel ( -Wisconsin/Oshkosh)
Small World Shared Affiliation Discovered on Cruise Ship When Jayne Gebauer Kasten (O-Missouri) and her husband sailed on the Nantucket Clipper cruise ship between Jacksonville, While on a cruise ship, Fla., and Charleston, Megan Knobeloch, left, S.C., Jayne became and Jayne Kasten good friends with one discover their shared affiliation. of the crew. After Megan Knobeloch (E -Southern Illinois) mentioned she graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Jayne – who was instrumental in the chapter’s installation – looked at Megan and said, “I think you’re an Alpha Phi!” Megan couldn’t believe it. The remainder of Megan Knobeloch works on the Nantucket the cruise was spent Clipper. sharing Alpha Phi memories and planning for Megan to attend St. Louis Gateway alumnae activities. –Jayne Gebauer Kasten (O-Missouri) ALPHA PHI
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What Are You Doing Spring Break 2004?
Homecoming weekend 2003 Check Eta Iota’s Web site for updates: http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~alphaphi. Interested in helping out or want to find out more? E-mail joycehua@wharton.upenn.edu.
Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, and the Houston (Texas) alumnae chapter are sponsoring Spring Break Houston 2004. Four qualified Alpha Phis will be flown to Houston. Meet ground-breaking researchers, watch state-ofthe-art surgeries, assist with patient care, shadow doctors, tour labs and visit lectures at Texas Children’s Hospital’s world-renowned Heart Center. For an application, call Linda Schraub Ray (Ω-Texas) at 713.681.5296 or e-mail linda_ray@cushwake.com.
Villanova Celebrates Anniversary
Eta Epsilon class of 1993 Interested in setting up a Homecoming tailgate to reminisce about the Quad, the table at the Pit and living on south campus? Contact Nancy DeMarco DeLaura at 856.429.5404 or nancy.delaura@verizon.net. Here’s to 40 Years at Nebraska/Kearney Celebrate Delta Xi’s 40th anniversary during UNK’s Homecoming weekend, Oct. 3-4. Contact Nicole Sup Deprez at suppyduppy@aol.com or 402.431.0854.
Attention Beta Alpha Alumnae University of Illinois (BA) collegians invite you to join in an Oct. 24-26 Homecoming celebration. Sisters interested in helping plan the event should contact Alison Tolan at BetaAlphaAlumnae@yahoo.com.
Join Ball State for Homecoming 2003 Oct. 17-19 Delta Rho new member classes 1980-86 Contact Debbie Nobles for details at 972.618.5386 or Nobles1263@aol.com.
ATTENTION ALPHA PHIS IN POLITICS Do you serve your city or state in an elected or appointed position? Have you been influential in getting an initiative passed? Do you teach politics? Are you the wife of a politician? Send details to quarterly@alphaphi.org or Alpha Phi Quarterly, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Please include your e-mail address and/or telephone number.
Manitoba Celebrates 75th Anniversary Join Beta Etas as they renew old acquaintances and make new friends. Oct. 19, 2003 University Women’s Club Contact Sherri Cairns at gershwin@escape.ca or 204.452.0161 or Lee-Anne Rodstrom at lrodstrom22@hotmail.com or 204.999.1445.
Omicron HCB Volunteers Needed Missouri (O) house corporation board seeks volunteers who have special skills or interests in the areas of chapter maintenance and facilities, human resources, finance and fundraising. A volunteer also is sought to serve as chapter archivist in preparation for the chapter’s 100th anniversary. Interested volunteers should contact Tammy CsolakGrzeskowiak at Tammy.Grzeskowiak@cepm-us.com.
Delta Epsilon Plans Reunion Sept. 12-14 Iowa City Sheraton Contact Bobbie Boegel Scherer at tjscherer@mchsi.com for details.
C L A S S I F I E D S Going out of print. A GOODLY HERITAGE: THE COLLECTED WORKS OF BETTY MULLINS JONES. Casebound. Favorites from former International President. $15.00 includes tax/shipping. Serey/Jones Publishers, 7413 W. Oraibi Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308. www.sereyjones.com. CUSTOM HOLIDAY CARDS, INC. We are providers of custom greeting cards for the chapters, members and professionals of Alpha Phi. Officially licensed to provide our products to the sisterhood. Website: www.customholidaycards.com E-mail: orders@customholidaycards.com Telephone: 888.943.9501 A terrific facilitator can make all the difference in producing successful trainings and retreats. Look to an Alpha Phi for all of your leadership development needs. Visit www.karleenonline.com or call KARLEEN COMMUNICATIONS at 920.380.0959. DOG STAR MEDIA Regional Marketing Director www.dogstarmedia.com See employment link for more info. ANNIE’S AMISH BASKETS Website offering authentic custom handmade Amish Baskets at a very affordable price. 6 custom colors available plus natural. Visit www.anniesamishbaskets.com or call Annie at 800.338.1121 for details. Ships within 2 weeks.
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SPICE UP YOUR FUND RAISING WITH SPICES Highly successful award winning program at Ashland – both collegians and alumnae. 50% profit. Fun and very easy. Colored brochures available. Ideal selling Thanksgiving vacation. Ann Beckert Schar, 800.338.1121 Cyndi Razik Senior Consultant MARY KAY COSMETICS www.marykay.com/crazik Mary Kay ... Enriching Women’s Lives Manja Moore, Realtor DON WRIGHT REALTY Dayton, Ohio 800.475.9800 or 937.432.9000 mmoore@donwrightrealty.com Great Service … Especially to Alpha Phis! ALPHA PHI RHINESTONE PINS: Beautiful accent piece (1”x 1”) on backpacks & clothes. Big seller at Convention & Regionals! Just $11 for silver or gold. Sold by ATLANTA ALUMNAE Orders: e-mail Linda Koziara Frassrand at lmfrass@attbi.com. IRON BUTTERFLY PRODUCTIONS, LTD An event management company serving Washington, DC Metro Area Corporate or Private Events 301.540.7188 ironbutterfly@covad.net June Herron, President
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Twisting Ivy Leaf Bracelet / Necklace
Price: $125.00 Smooth, centerdrilled, 18" cultured freshwater pearl necklace. Price: $24.00 / $32.00 / $36.00 Lacquer laminated steel novelty items embossed with Alpha Phi logo and tagline: Timeless
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Price: $108.00 Sterling two-toned bracelet with 14K gold wire and three 14K gold beads. Bracelet inscription
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