Summer 2009 Alpha Phi Quarterly

A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Vol. 121, No. 3 Summer 2009

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Inside this Issue:

Recruitment Addresses and Dates • Georgia Tech Installation • Meet the 2009-10 ELCs

C ntents In This Issue 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

Message from the International President . . . 1 On Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Recruitment Dates . . . . . . . 16 Potential Member Form . . . 18

International Executive Board President: Laura Malley-Schmitt Jane Kirby Arkes Billie Coskey Battiato Deana Koonsman Gage Julie King Gomez Susan Brink Sherratt Amy Jordan Tvrdik Renee Smith Zimmerman Zainer Ex-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate Ex-officio: Linda Schnetzer, Interim Executive Director

Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Alumnae Pride . . . . . . . . . . 23 Meet the 2009-10 ELCs . . . 29 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Message from the COL. . . . 34 Small World . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Reunions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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GEORGIA TECH INSTALLATION Welcome to Alpha Phi’s new chapter at Georgia Tech.

Silent Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . 36 Bulletin Board. . . . . . . . . . . 37

National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Deana Koonsman Gage Second Alternate Delegate: Tara Riemer Jones Third Alternate Delegate: Ruth Gallagher Nelson

ATTENTION PARENTS Your daughter’s magazine is mailed to your home (her permanent address) while she is in college. If your daughter is an alumna and is no longer at this address, please update her address with the Executive Office.

Chairman: Linda Gardner Massie Laura Jen Kin Berger Susan Bevan Judy Ethell Kim Norton-O'Brien Cathy Logan Stembridge Diane Spry Straker Sheri Allen Yengst

Editorial Advisory Board Sheila George Bright Stephanie Hernandez Kathy Feeney Hiemstra Denise Blankenship Joyce Jan Jones Owen Sara Peck Allison Cink Rickels

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Dear Parents, Most of my Quarterly letters are written for our collegiate members and alumnae. However, I know that quite a few parents read our magazine too. So, I want to take this opportunity to write to you in appreciation for your support of your daughters’ memberships in Alpha Phi. Laura Malley-Schmitt This academic year we welcomed almost 5,000 new members, mostly freshmen, to our sisterhood – a record for our organization. We also broke records in terms of overall membership in our collegiate chapters. The more than 2,000 volunteers throughout North America who support our 149 collegiate chapters are celebrating these remarkable achievements.

However, we are humbled by these milestones as well. This means the parents of well over 15,000 collegiate members are supporting their daughters’ Alpha Phi membership during these recessionary times. Alpha Phi International’s leadership, staff and volunteers know sorority membership is a significant expense for many families. These are difficult times, and virtually all families have been affected in one way or another by the worldwide economic downturn.

We are truly grateful to you, the parents of our collegiate members, for having faith in the value of Alpha Phi membership. Our staff members, volunteers and chapter officers work very hard to provide a top-notch experience for our young members. We are driven to make the tremendous benefits of leadership and educational development that we experienced in college and beyond available to your daughters.

We are also grateful to the many parents who volunteer their time for their daughters’ collegiate chapters. We also know time is at a premium, and we deeply appreciate your assistance. Finally, we are grateful to all of the parents who have made donations to the Alpha Phi Foundation. Your generous support of our leadership, educational and heart health programs is an inspiration!

We can never thank you, our Alpha Phi parents, enough! We are so proud to include your daughters as our sisters, and to include you as a part of our extended Alpha Phi family!

Heart to heart,

Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT) International President

Alpha Phi Names New Executive Director Alpha Phi International Fraternity is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Wells Kahangi (Zeta Delta-Iowa State) as executive director, effective June 29, 2009. Read more about Linda in the Fall 2009 Quarterly.

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Member Anniversary Recognitions

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Fraternity Directory

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EUGENE, OR

Built in 1924, the Oregon (Tau) chapter house at 1050 Hilyard St. is a building of local significance, having been designed by Ellis Fuller Lawrence, the university’s first dean of the School of Architecture and Allied Arts. The chapter room was built to the original specifications required for ritual set up. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

CALIFORNIA

In the state of California, Alpha Phi has the most collegiate chapters of any National Panhellenic Conference women’s group: 22. UC/Berkeley (Lambda) is the oldest chapter founded in the state - in 1901, and University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma) is the most recent - in 1998.

LOS ANGELES, CA

• Los Angeles is the area with the highest concentration of Alpha Phi collegiate chapters: eight within a 60-mile radius of the city. It also has the largest concentration of collegiate and alumnae members: more than 10,000 in the same radius.

• The grave of Founder Clara Bradley Burdette is at Rosedale Cemetery.

COLUMBIA, MO

Missouri (Omicron) is Alpha Phi’s largest collegiate chapter, with 216 members. 2010 marks the chapter’s 100th anniversary.

TOPEKA, KS

The Georgia Neese Gray Performance Hall at the Topeka Performing Arts Center is named after Georgia Neese Gray (Upsilon-Washburn), first woman Treasurer of the United States (1949-53), who was a generous supporter of the center. Gray had pursued an acting career from 1921-31 before becoming involved in politics. A display in her honor is located in the southeast corner of the building.

EVANSTON, IL

• Executive Office

Alpha Phi’s international headquarters is located at 1930 Sherman Ave. The Executive Office (EO), dedicated in 1976, is home to Fraternity and Foundation offices, meeting facilities, sleeping quarters and the archives of the Fraternity. If you plan to stop by, be sure to request a tour ahead of time so you can PA G E F O U R

enjoy Heritage Hall and learn the story behind the Alpha chapter’s original stained-glass windows and a special time capsule – all housed at the EO. The EO has been located in New York City, Chicago and Detroit as well as several locations in Evanston.

• Frances Willard House Museum, Memorial Library and Archives Located at 1730 Chicago Ave, the Frances Willard House Museum has been designated as a national historic landmark.

Frances E. Willard (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) lived and worked in the house from 1865 until her death in 1898. The location also served as an informal national headquarters for the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, of which Willard was president. The address also houses the Frances Willard Memorial Library and Archives.

• Visit Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity’s national headquarters’ Peace Chapel at 1856 Sheridan Rd. to view a Tiffany® stained glass window in honor of Frances Willard.

• Frances Willard elementary school and Northwestern University’s Willard Residential College dormitory were named in her honor.

• Northwestern’s Annie May Swith Hall was named in memory of a Northwestern (Beta) sister who passed away at a young age. It was dedicated in 1895 by her father. It was the first home of Northwestern's theatre program.

• Scott Hall, also on Northwestern’s campus, was named for Anna Miller Scott (Beta-Northwestern) and her husband, Walter Dill Scott, former university president.

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CHICAGO, IL

• Chicago was one of Alpha Phi’s first alumnae chapters, established in 1889. During the 1889 Convention in Boston, collegians from the Northwestern (Beta) collegiate chapter carried a petition from Chicago alumnae, primarily from the Beta chapter, requesting recognition as an alumnae chapter.

• Frances E. Willard’s gravesite is located at Rosehill Cemetery (5800 N. Ravenswood Avenue).

ELGIN, IL

The grave of Founder Rena A. Michaels Atchison is at Bluff City Cemetery.

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TUSCALOOSA, AL

Alpha Phi will be colonizing at the University of Kentucky this fall, marking our l50th active collegiate chapter.

Alpha Phi recolonized Alabama (Beta Mu) in 2009, one of two new collegiate chapters welcomed this year.

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MIAMI, FL

In April 2009, Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) became Alpha Phi’s newest collegiate chapter.

In December 2008, Lowcountry became one of Alpha Phi’s newest alumnae chapters.

Miami is the location of Convention 2010! Plan to join us for our 68th Biennial Convention July 7-11 at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Marriott Resort. Visit www.alphaphi.org/events for details.

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CLEVELAND, OH

The grave of Founder Elizabeth Grace Hubbel Shults is in Lake View Cemetery.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO

• Toronto (Xi) chapter was Alpha Phi’s first

international collegiate chapter, founded in 1906. The chapter house is located at 30 Lowther Ave. • Established in 1920, Toronto was Alpha Phi’s first international alumnae chapter.

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The grave of Founder Ida Arabella Gilbert DeLamanter Houghton is at Palmyra Village Cemetery.

The grave of Founder Jane Sara Higham is at Wright Settlement Cemetery.

• The grave of Founder Hattie Florence Chidester Lukens is at Oakwood Cemetery.

• The grave of Founder Martha Foote Crow is at Oakwood Cemetery.

• Alpha Phi's first Convention was held in 1882 in the Onondaga Bank Building in Syracuse.

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The first headquarters was opened in New York City in 1921: No. 17 West 42nd St., Room 333.

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Boston was one of Alpha Phi’s first alumnae chapters, established in 1889. Although Boston (Eta) alumnae began gathering in 1887, the alumnae chapter was not officially recognized until the 1889 Convention.

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MORGANTOWN, WV

In September 2008, Morgantown Area became one of Alpha Phi’s newest alumnae chapters.

22 PENNSYLVANIA

In March 2009, Central Pennsylvania became one of Alpha Phi’s newest alumnae chapters.

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A statue of Frances E. Willard is located in National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. In 1905, the women’s suffrage leader was the first woman to be recognized by the U.S. Congress in such a manner.

Frances was instrumental in the passage of the Eighteenth (prohibition) and Nineteenth (women’s suffrage) Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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collegiate chapter, founded in 1872. In 1886, Alpha Phi became the first women's fraternity in America to build and occupy its own chapter house. The original Alpha chapter house no longer stands. Members have resided at their current residence at 308 Walnut Place since 1910. Features of the original house are on-site, including the stained glass windows and artifacts from the Founders.

Please Note: Collegiate chapter houses may be closed during the summer.

Most locations mentioned require reservations. Please check ahead.

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Alpha Phi Celebrates Installation of Iota Mu Chapter at Georgia Tech Alpha Phi’s sisterhood grew even stronger on April 18, 2009, with the installation of our 149th active chapter, Iota Mu at Georgia Tech.

On Friday, April 17, initiates gathered in the beautiful Academy of Medicine for the Court of Ivy ceremony to prepare for initiation. Local Atlanta alumnae, members of Team Buzz and International representatives participated in the ceremony.

The next morning, more than 115 eager colony members and alumnae initiates were initiated and signed Iota Mu’s charter in the Georgia Tech Student Center Theater. International Executive Board Director Jane Kirby Arkes (OmicronMissouri) presided over the ceremony.

Immediately following the initiation, more than 200 parents, alumnae and Georgia Tech officials celebrated at the installation banquet held at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center. Team Lead and former International President Crista Cate Vasina (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado) served as toastmistress and presented the president’s pin to Colony President Amanda Boothe. Foundation

International Executive Board Director Jane Arkes, right, presents the new chapter’s charter to Colony President Amanda Boothe.

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Alpha Phi welcomes Iota Mu sisters.

Director Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) presented the scholarship pin and a $1,000 grant to Northside Hospital’s (Atlanta) Heart Health Program. Director of Marketing and Extension Megan Bouché (EpsilonMinnesota) provided the attendees with a history of Alpha Phi at Georgia Tech, and Interim Executive Director Linda Schnetzer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) presented the welcome dollars. The highlight of the program was the charter ceremony conducted by Jane Arkes.

“I think I can speak for the local alumnae in Atlanta and for Alpha Phi International when I say we are so proud of our new chapter at Georgia Tech,” said Crista Vasina. “The women of Iota Mu chapter are bright, vibrant, amazing women, and we are honored to have them join our sisterhood. We could not have made it happen without the support of Team Buzz and the remarkable support from the Georgia Tech community.”

Colonization efforts began in the spring of 2008 with the planning and marketing of Alpha Phi’s recruitment blitz. In August 2008, a team of alumnae interviewed and selected an incredible group of charter members. This group was comprised of honor society members, cheerleaders,

newspaper staff, dancers and other campus leaders who came together to form the Alpha Phi colony at Georgia Tech.

Throughout the school year, the colony was supported by alumnae, members of Team Buzz, the Georgia Tech community and Educational Leadership Consultants Tracy Briggs (Iota Theta-Wilfrid Laurier), Rebecca Rinker (Eta Lambda-George Mason) and Monica McComb (Beta Alpha-Illinois). This team led the colony to participate in homecoming, sisterhood retreats, social events and Greek Week.

In the fall, the women look forward to moving into their chapter house and participating in their first formal recruitment.

Alpha Phi is so proud to welcome the newly installed Iota Mu chapter as they join the other six National Panhellenic Conference groups at Georgia Tech.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU TO THE MEMBERS OF TEAM BUZZ AND ALL ALPHA PHIS INVOLVED FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT!

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Members participate in French Hospital's second annual Heart Health Banquet.

Gamma Kappas host a Red Dress fashion show.

Philanthropy chairs Kelley Cohen and Alex Craig are all smiles after a successful 13th annual A Phi-asco event.

for world hunger. Other highlights included an annual crush party and formal ball.

SPECIAL CONFERENCE HELD FOR CANADIAN SISTERS For a second year in a row, officers and advisors from Ontario, Canada, collegiate chapters participated in a one-day conference. The intent of the March 21 event was to provide additional training to all chapter officers – not just those who attended Regional Conferences.

Held at the Walper Terrace Hotel in Kitchener, Ontario, sessions focused on working as a team and increasing each officer’s awareness of her counterparts. More importantly, it provided a chance for sisters to meet and create friendships beyond their own chapters.

Toronto (Xi), Western Ontario (Theta Eta) and Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) sisters were excited to welcome officers from Manitoba (Beta Eta) this year, for a total of more than 65 women in attendance.

A highlight of the event was a Red Dress Reception and Silent Auction to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Local alumnae joined chapter officers and advisors to raise almost $500. In addition, a special presentation was made to Monica Kennedy Monczka (Xi-Toronto) for her many years of service to the Xi house corporation board.

Thanks goes to those who organized the event: Lauren Cherry Doherty (Eta Chi-Bishop’s), Upper Midwest Canadian resource coordinator; Alison Nash (Xi-Toronto), Upper Midwest Canadian resource coordinator; Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State), Upper Midwest regional manager; and Denise Mika-Biga (Rho-Ohio State), Michigan (Theta) chapter advisor.

-Rebecca Louise Harvey

Western Ontario (Theta Eta) The “What Girls Are Made Of”-themed COB event was a great success, and the chapter was pleased to welcome eight new members. Candy was sold via the Gimme Some Sugar philanthropy event, raising almost $150 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members participated in fraternity philanthropy events. Sisterhood activities included a fondue party, Super Bowl party, Valentine’s Day get-together, pajama and movie night and laser tag.

The term concluded with a potluck lunch with alumnae and a formal dinner and dance.

-Agnes Chick

ARIZONA Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Members organized a successful Sweetheart’s Week.

Highlights included donating bears and making Valentine’s Day cards for the University Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital, participating in a cardio hip-hop class and helping coordinate a heart-healthy luncheon. Alpha Phis volunteered with Beta Theta Pi fraternity as part of Spring Fling. They also organized the Mr. Alpha Phi philanthropy event that involves the entire campus and benefits the Alpha Phi Foundation.

-Claire Thornton

Collegians and alumnae celebrate during Canada’s Red Dress Reception.

CANADA Manitoba (Beta Eta) The chapter had a successful formal recruitment, and in January, they concentrated on a full month of COB. Members organized information booths, set up open houses, created diverse meet and greet events and did their best to highlight the strong morals and values that are proudly affiliated with being an Alpha Phi. The women SUMMER 2009

were ecstatic to become the largest female fraternity on campus.

-Charmaine Jennings

Toronto (Xi) Sisters hosted a very successful Dessert Night in Paris event that raised more than $800 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members participated in the World Vision 30-hour Famine Challenge to raise funds and awareness

Arizona State (Gamma Pi) Sisters participated in ASU’s Devils in Disguise community service day by supporting Warming the Heart, sister Ashley Williams’ charity that donates blankets to children with brain tumors. Ashley began the charity five years ago after her brother survived a brain tumor. During the community service day alone, more than 40 blankets were made. Members have continued to reach out on their own time with more donations of blankets as well as encouraging cards. Members also participated in a Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research walk-athon.

Tennille Howard, who lost one of her best friends in a violent attack last year, organized and hosted a Panhellenic-supported self-defense event. More than 200 students attended. Tennille received outstanding recognition not only from Panhellenic and the Greek community, but also from ASU for her work.

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turns washing and drying the cars.

Hundreds of friends, family members, Greeks and passing cars pulled in to show their support. More than $700 was raised for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

SUPPORTING A SISTER

-Layla Irani

Arizona State (Gamma Pi) sisters support collegian Ashley Williams’ charity, Warming the Heart.

Gamma Pi was recently named Chapter of the Week

by Panhellenic. They received the honor more during the semester than any sorority.

-Meghan Conklin and Mollie Carroll (Beta Epsilon Arizona), Gamma Pi chapter advisor

CALIFORNIA Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi) Members worked hard to promote cardiac care for women throughout the winter months. During Heart Month, the chapter sponsored a Wear Red event and an educational booth displaying heart-healthy lifestyles and information on heart disease. For a second year, sisters helped the local hospital with their Heart Health Banquet. Other highlights included the annual Red Dress Gala and welcoming three new members through COB. -Kaley Parker

Chapman (Eta Upsilon) During February, sisters held events around campus to raise money and awareness for cardiac care, including the Mr. University competition.

-Annapurna Kennedy

CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon) Epsilon Upsilons hosted a spring semester philanthropic car wash at the chapter house. Sisters spent their Sunday holding signs encouraging passing traffic to stop and took

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CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) Eta Beta’s “One Weekend in Paris With Alpha Phi”-themed recruitment was a hit, and the chapter was rewarded with 28 new members. Bid Day had a Barbie theme, “Alpha Phi - The Dream House,” complete with matching pink bags to market Alpha Phi on campus. Members celebrated Cardiac Care Week by educating the community about women’s cardiac health and hosting a Red Dress Gala.

-Madison Porzio

Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta) Sisters hosted the 13th annual A Phi-asco and were honored with the presence of International President Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT), Foundation Chair Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) and Foundation Director of Philanthropic Campaigns Nancy Owen Craig (Beta Chi-Bucknell). The event was a huge success, with more than 250 guests. It raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation and Zeta Beta's local philanthropy, the Good Shepherd Battered Women and Children's Center. Sisters spend quality time with the children at the center bi-weekly, playing games and making crafts.

-Kendall Kauker

San Diego (Eta Rho) The chapter welcomed 45 new members during recruitment. They won Greek Week 2009. Ali Gilmartin and Lindsey Rueban were nominated by Panhellenic as Greek Women of the Week. Members enjoyed a Disco Phiver dance, Beware or Be Mine Valentine’s event, Dad’s Weekend and formal. Other activities included saying goodbye to graduating seniors and hosting a powderpuff football event with Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

-Jaclyn Kurtela

San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) Members volunteered to help with a benefit sponsored by the Burn Institute®. The chapter hosted its first Alpha Phizza event that raised more than $700 by selling pizza and smoothies to SDSU students. All profits benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. The women enjoyed a sisterhood event on Easter that included dying eggs and hosting an Easter egg hunt for other Greek groups. Sisters also hosted a Garden Day with local Girl Scout® troops.

-Brittany Dorius

Santa Clara (Zeta Gamma) Members hosted the annual Star Search philanthropy event, where more than 20 teams of students performed in a dance competition; the event raised approximately $4,000. The Forget-Me-Not Formal took place at the beautiful Silver Creek Valley Country Club in San Jose. The fourth annual Red Dress Gala included family, friends, alumnae and representatives from the Alpha Phi Foundation.

-Erin Kelly

UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) The chapter hosted its third annual Red Dress Gala that raised money to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation and the American Heart Association®; it was their most successful Red Dress Gala yet. Eta Kappas were excited that two sisters served as homecoming princesses during the 2009 homecoming game. In the pre-game festivities, sisters and Sigma Phi Epsilon brothers from the chapter’s Songfest team performed a musical number from “A Chorus Line.”

-Samantha Lower

UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) The chapter hosted a successful spring open house. They hosted several philanthropy events, including Phi-Ball, Alpha Male, Red Dress Ball, a blood drive and a clothing sale.

-Erin Yarbrough

University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma) The chapter welcomed home alumna Jen Joines (Iota Gamma-University of the Pacific), who was recognized during a women’s volleyball game for her participation in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Sisters joined Jen on the court to present her with an Alpha Phi shirt.

Iota Gamma had a fabulous return rate during spring formal recruitment – one of the best in the 10 years the chapter has been on campus. They welcomed 25 new members and continue to hold monthly COB events, including a St. Patrick’s Day event and a luau.

Members hosted their first King of Hearts event that ALPHA PHI

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Beta Zetas host a Red Dress philanthropy event.

Sisters participate in the university’s Dance Marathon.

Gamma Omicrons participate in an alternative spring break program.

raised more than $1,300 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Dad’s Day included attending a baseball game while sporting “Team Alpha Phi” shirts. Sales of the shirts benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation and the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation on behalf of Christie Williams (Beta Psi-San Jose State), an alumna who passed away from this disease.

-Lauren Buchbinder

IDAHO Idaho (Beta Zeta) The chapter’s first Red Dress poker tournament was a huge success, raising $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Approximately 50 guests attended, including alumnae, members of other Greek chapters and community members.

-Amy Custer

COLORADO Colorado (Beta Gamma) Collegians moved into their new chapter house at 1015 15th Street in August 2008. Formal recruitment activities such as a “Wai Ki Phi” tropical theme and an “A Phi and the City” skit helped the chapter gain 73 new members.

They enjoyed sisterhood events and date nights, including attending a Denver Nuggets basketball game and ice-skating.

-Brianna Finger

INDIANA Ball State (Delta Rho) The chapter won the Panhellenic Council’s Philanthropy Award at Grand Chapter this year.

Nearly $12,000 was raised in 2008 via two main events: Mr. Phi-Nominal and King of Hearts. Both benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. The 10th annual Mr. Phi-Nominal competition was held in February and sold out.

-Mallory Winkler

DELAWARE Delaware (Epsilon Nu) The chapter initiated more than 50 new members following a successful recruitment. Sisters hosted the annual Ricky Barber golf tournament and a Jump Rope for Heart philanthropy event, with proceeds benefiting cardiac care.

-Stephanie Robbins

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA George Washington (Iota Iota) Sisters attended the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States and the GW Inaugural Ball. They woke up early and braved the cold to witness the historical event with an estimated 1.8 million people – just a few minutes from the chapter house!

Other activities included an alumnae event, winning Sigma Chi Derby Days, hosting service events for Operation Smile and the American Cancer Society® Relay for Life® and spring formal at Union Station.

Sisters hosted a senior send-off and a mentoring event with alumnae. The chapter was proud to be named 2009 Chapter of the Mid-Atlantic Region.

-Justine DeMaio

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DePauw (Gamma) After a successful formal recruitment, the chapter initiated 35 women. Sisters hosted the King of Hearts week-long philanthropy event that raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Fifteen professors joined collegians for the chapter's scholarship dinner.

-Danielle Johnson

Indiana (Beta Tau) Beta Taus began a new philanthropy event this year to raise more money for women’s heart health. The Alpha Phiesta event included selling tickets and inviting the public to a late-night Mexican feast. The chapter

worked hard to win first place in IU Sing, a musical performance by all new member classes. They were among the top three houses on campus for fundraising for the Indiana University Dance Marathon, benefiting the Riley Hospital for Children.

-Brittany Smith

IOWA Drake (Gamma Omicron) Gamma Omicrons participated in the university’s alternative spring break program in Biloxi, Miss. The chapter held its first Fast Phi't philanthropy event in honor of the 100th Drake Relays that included such activities as a healthy eating competition, Cardiac Arrest event, relays and obstacle courses. The event raised $4,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter received the Panhellenic Council's Living Your Values award for excellence in values-based chapter operations.

A senior also received the individual portion of the award for excellence in values-based community relations.

Sisters serve the university as peer mentor/academic consultants, summer orientation leaders, fall recruitment counselors and Panhellenic Council officers. Other activities included an alumnae banquet and senior ceremony.

-Lauren Ford and Kaia Andreen

Iowa (Delta Epsilon) Delta Epsilons won first place in Greek Week, sweeping almost every category. Most notably, they took first place in the follies competition, performing the Disney® classic, “Aladdin.” Members were honored with (continued on next page)

SISTER NAMED HOMECOMING QUEEN Congratulations to San Francisco State (Eta Theta) senior Tiffani Shannon, pictured front center, who was crowned 2009 homecoming queen during half time of the homecoming basketball game. Sisters wore Alpha Phi letters and made signs to show their support.

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The chapter hosts its third annual Red Dress Gala.

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WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron) new members celebrate on Bid Night.

Michigan (Theta) The chapter raised almost $4,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation in March alone with three events: one event at a local restaurant, the annual Alpha Phi-esta and a Mom’s Weekend that included a brunch, shopping and philanthropy event at Lilly Pulitzer at the Somerset Collection. Sisters were paired with Chi Psi and Alpha Delta Phi during Greek Week; they took second place in the sing competition and third place in the dance competition.

-Kate Holden

Michigan State (Beta Beta) The annual Red Dress Ball philanthropy event raised more than $5,000 with its silent auction. Members also enjoyed sisterhood events.

-Alexandra Stuart (Iowa continued)

the Chapter of Excellence Award at the Tagarista Awards, the university’s Greek awards ceremony. Categories in which Alpha Phi excelled were: academic achievement, chapter management and operations, philanthropy and community service, risk management and judicial affairs.

The chapter celebrated its annual Parent’s Weekend and senior ceremony.

-Krisanne Ryther

KANSAS Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Sisters enjoyed a successful spring recruitment. The third annual Red Dress Gala included poker, casino games, silent auctions and a pre-gala party hosted by alumnae.

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Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron) Sisters welcomed 40 new members during formal recruitment. Collegians reunited with alumnae during the homecoming barbeque. They participated in the American Cancer Society® Relay for Life® and raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation during Spring Fair.

Minnesota (Epsilon) The chapter had a successful recruitment. Members hosted the annual Phi Feed and Alpha Phiesta philanthropy events to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters excelled academically, achieving the highest GPA of all sororities on campus and maintaining a higher GPA than the university average.

-Rachel Freedman

Towson (Eta Omega) The chapter held the annual Wingbowl that raised more than $450 for cardiac care. Sisters supported the American Cancer Society® Relay for Life®. In addition to participating in other fraternity and sorority philanthropy events, the chapter held bake sales to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

-Alison DeCicco

-Kari Bosch

MASSACHUSSETTS MAINE Maine (Delta Nu) The chapter won first place in Winter Carnival, the university's spring Greek Week. Sisters helped the Penobscot Boys and Girls Club by jumping into freezing water at the Polar Bear Dip. They hosted their Move Your Phi't philanthropy event in April.

-Chrissy Chicoine

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Bentley (Zeta Rho) The chapter initiated 12 new members during the spring. The Red Rose Drive raised $525 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter’s “So You Think You Can Dance” event raised more than $750.

-Paige Pluta

-Kelsey Steadland

MISSOURI Central Missouri (Theta Lambda) The chapter is at total following recruitment. Sisters hosted a Mardi Gras social with Delta Chi and Delta Zeta.

During Greek Week, they teamed with Delta Chi for step, Lambda Chi Alpha for the variety show and Omega Chi for the all-Greek social. They won 13 awards, several of which were first place, including variety show, and Kelly Marshall was named Greek Goddess. During the universities All-Greek Awards, the chapter received awards for outstanding new member education, outstanding public relations, excellence in prevention (gold star award), scholarship award, and Kristin Fritz won Greek Woman of the Year.

-Heather Cahow

Missouri (Omicron) Sisters participated in the Rockin’ Against Multiple

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Omicron members participate in a fraternity philanthropy event.

Senior Dee Muranksy paints benches as part of the chapter's ThurtenE Carnival participation.

Chapter members gather for the annual Red Dress Gala.

Sclerosis all-Greek philanthropy event and competed in Greek Week with the men of Alpha Gamma Sigma and Phi Delta Theta. Other events included Mom’s Weekend and the Bordeaux Ball formal. Kelsey Kotur and Jessica Crane were selected to serve on the 2009 homecoming steering committee. Six sisters were chosen to be recruitment counselors. Polish week begins Aug. 9.

-Rachel Keller

Washington University (Zeta Upsilon) The chapter participated in community events including the American Cancer Society® Relay for Life® and Take Back the Night. Members modeled in a student fashion show, contributed pieces to art shows and ran in the St. Louis half-marathon. Members transformed the chapter's façade into a set for a play they wrote and performed in during the ThurtenE Carnival, the largest student-run carnival in the nation. All proceeds from the chapter’s play were donated to a local childcare facility where members volunteer every Friday.

-Meredith Plumley

William Woods (Delta Chi) The chapter held its first annual Pancake Phi-st and Rock Band® tournament to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. They had a wonderful turnout with high participation from Greek chapters and the university community. Sisters also hosted an alumnae weekend, including an open house.

-Hannah Jay

NEBRASKA Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) The chapter recruited three new members and is the largest chapter on campus. The annual Red Dress poker tournament raised more than $7,000. Members were honored with Outstanding Scholarship and Outstanding Philanthropy awards during the university’s Greek Week events. Collegians will miss Molly Lungrin (Delta XiNebraska/Kearney) as she steps down as chapter advisor, but are happy to welcome new CA Meredith McWilliams McLaughlin (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney).

-Krystine Hoefer

NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth (Iota Kappa) A date auction raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation and the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-

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Hitchcock Medical Center. Sisters also participated in the American Cancer Society® Relay For Life®.

-Ingrid Liu

NEW JERSEY Seton Hall (Eta Eta) With the initiation of 16 new members, Eta Eta is the largest sorority on campus. The Red Dress Gala raised more than $6,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Members volunteered at local food banks, read to community children and created arts and crafts with children at a local library.

During Greek Week, Cassie Roden won Greek Goddess, and the chapter took third place overall.

Last fall the chapter welcomed 30 new members during formal recruitment, and the new member class accomplished the highest GPA of all sororities on campus.

-Debra Jolley

UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi) The chapter held its second annual King of Hearts philanthropy event. With more than 500 tickets sold, sponsorship increased by 15 percent from the previous year, and more than $4,000 was raised.

-Cara Abe

-Meghan Natalicchio

OHIO

NEW YORK Rensselaer (Theta Tau) Theta Tau welcomed four new members during spring recruitment. The chapter was awarded five stars out of five for overall chapter accreditation on the Rensselaer campus. The chapter’s annual Red Dress Gala, headed

by Sarah Chickanosky, raised $2,700 for the Alpha Phi Foundation – four times the amount raised the previous year. Sisters also participated in the American Cancer Society® Relay For Life®.

Akron (Eta Gamma) COB proved successful as the chapter welcomed 10 new members. The third annual Red Dress Gala, a night of dinner, dancing and a silent auction with family and friends, raised $2,800. Members were proud to win the Sportsmanship Award during the university’s Greek Life Awards. The chapter’s first Mother-Daughter Day featured lunch at The Cheesecake Factory® and shopping at Legacy Village.

-Rebecca Sunkle

-Rebecca Blank

SUNY/Buffalo (Theta Epsilon) The chapter enjoyed a successful recruitment. They participated in an American Cancer Society® Relay COLLEGIANS HOST ALUMNAE For Life® event. Members thank Chapter Advisor Katie Diemert (Delta-Cornell) for her dedication to the chapter.

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-Carly Silverman

NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State (Theta Nu) Members promoted the Alpha Phi Foundation on campus and in the community during Cardiac Care Week. They hosted a Heart Throb dance at a local music venue and set up contact tables in the student union to promote fun exercises and healthy foods. They raised $1,600.

UCLA (Beta Delta) collegians show alumnae the chapter house’s new renovations.

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Sisters host the annual King of Hearts philanthropy event.

Members enjoy a Kentucky Derby-themed date party.

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Kent State (Beta Omega) Sisters hosted the fifth annual Red Dress Gala that raised almost $7,000. Members also helped raise money for the Children's Miracle Network®. The chapter received the Most Scholarly Chapter award presented by Panhellenic Council. Other events included a sisterhood retreat weekend and a Kentucky Derby date party.

-Erin Vanjo

University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma) collegians present alumna and Olympian Jen Joines, center, with an Alpha Phi shirt during a university women’s volleyball game.

Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) The annual Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event raised more than $850 thanks to the “arrests” of the university president, director of Greek Life, the Epsilon Alpha Sweetheart and chapter presidents. The fifth annual Mr. University raised more than $3,600 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Campus activities included mixers, Super Bowl parties, root beer pong tournaments and alcohol awareness programs. Other events included sisterhoods and Phi Fridays. Epsilon Alpha welcomed three alumnae initiates in March: Nancy Udolph, Christine Castelletti and Kimberly Winter.

-Angie Repinski

Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) The second annual Alpha Phi Idol philanthropy event raised more than $2,000. Members participated in the annual American Cancer Society® Relay for Life® event.

Congratulations to sisters who are cheerleaders for placing third during the NCA Collegiate Nationals in Daytona.

-Jacey Jedlicka

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OREGON

Cameron (Theta Rho) Members raised more than $500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation during the spring with the Alpha-Traz philanthropy event and a bake sale. The chapter took two awards during homecoming and was first in GPA among Greek organizations on campus. Members participated in a 5K walk/run for multiple sclerosis. Other events included spring formal and an end of the year informal.

Linfield (Theta Alpha) Sisters welcomed eight new members during spring informal recruitment. Mom’s Weekend included a motherdaughter tea and annual “Star Search” talent show. Both events included silent auctions to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Other activities included a pottery painting sisterhood event, women’s health programming and Senior Week to honor graduating sisters. The chapter received an award for Outstanding Philanthropy Event – in partnership with Oregon (Tau) and Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) – during the Pacific Northwest Regional Conference. Advisor Amy Rosato (Beta Upsilon-Oregon State), was recognized as Advisor of the Year. Almost a dozen sisters participated in spring break service projects as far away as Guatemala. Lindsey Thomas will attend Alpha Phi International’s Emerging Leaders Institute this summer.

-Erica Barajas

Oklahoma (Phi) Members enjoyed a successful formal recruitment, welcoming 90 new members. The chapter participated in USING, OU’s Greek song and dance competition, and won third place. Other fall activities included socials, supporting Sooner football and enjoying homecoming festivities. The chapter’s Red Dress Gala will be held Oct. 2.

-Lacey Clayton

-Megan Malen

RAISING MONEY FOR THE FOUNDATION

Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon) The chapter held its fourth annual Red Dress Ball that raised more than $1,500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

They enjoyed a scholarship dinner that honored excellent academic performance by members. A total of 29 women made the dean’s list last semester. Delta Upsilon was Panhellenic Council’s Scholar Chapter of the Month in March. Ashley Warholic was crowned Miss Heart of Ohio, qualifying her for the Miss Ohio pageant this summer.

-Sarah Spiker

Dayton (Zeta Psi) Zeta Psis held the annual Red Dress Gala that included a dinner, auction, scholarship awards banquet and a speaker who shared a personal story about the devastation that can come from poor cardiac care. The event raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation and cardiac care.

Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) sisters host the fifth annual Mr. University philanthropy event.

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Collegians walk for multiple sclerosis.

Sisters attend a football game.

The new member class celebrates on Bid Night.

Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) The third annual Red Dress Gala raised more than $10,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation and women’s cardiac health. The event was a joint effort between Beta Upsilon, Linfield (Theta Alpha) and Oregon (Tau) collegians, as well as the Portland, Ore., alumnae chapter. Members teamed up with OSU’s Kappa Alpha Theta chapter to co-sponsor the Mr. Mantastic week-long competition. The chapter joined the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon to compete in the university’s Mom’s Weekend tradition, the 73rd annual All-Campus Sing competition.

They performed songs from the Broadway musical “The Wedding Singer.”

-Sarah Rippee

PENNSYLVANIA Duquesne (Epsilon Iota) Epsilon Iota initiated 17 new members following formal recruitment, reaching total. A sisterhood event consisted of a trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. Sisters celebrated Founders' Day and the chapter’s 39th anniversary. They enjoyed a successful carnival weekend, formal and the second annual Eat Your Heart Out philanthropy event. Sisters participated in the Spring Clean-up community service event. They look forward to COB recruitment in the fall.

-Lisa Falk

Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma) The chapter celebrated its first anniversary in April.

Organized by Director of Member Education Laura Applegate, the event included dinner and a rose ceremony to acknowledge The Original Ten. A slide show about the chapter’s progress highlighted growth from a core membership of 35 women into a solid campus organization of 115 women.

-Jaclyn Morgese

Pennsylvania (Eta Iota) After a successful formal recruitment, Eta Iota welcomed 47 new members. The chapter’s first Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event raised money for The Alpha Phi Foundation. Eta Iota had the most teams of any campus organization participating in the American Cancer Society® Relay for Life®, with more than 75 collegians participating. The chapter won the Helen S. Berkowitz Award for Overall Panhellenic Excellence for the second straight year.

-Alyssa Mendoza

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West Chester (Epsilon Kappa) The third annual Red Dress Gala helped the chapter raise approximately $4,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. A Greek Night Live event also raised money for the Foundation. The chapter received an award for their recruitment achievements at the Southeast Regional Conference.

than $2,000 for women's cardiac care with activities including Alpha Phi Heart Throb, Stoplight Dance, Alpha-traz and a blood drive for the American Red Cross®. The annual Red Dress Gala hosted more than 300 guests for dinner, a silent auction and an educational presentation about heart disease.

-Brooke Dudley

-Kelli Meenan

VIRGINIA

TEXAS North Texas (Gamma Eta) During the Red Dress Gala, members raised a substantial amount of money for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Congratulations to former President Jillian France for receiving the Greek Woman of the Year Award during North Texas' Greek Awards.

-Megan Hemesath

St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) Sisters welcomed 14 new members. The women participated in the university’s annual homecoming food drive to benefit the San Antonio Food Bank. They raised more than $4,700 – the most of all the sororities on campus. Senior Erika Lopez was crowned homecoming queen – the fifth year in a row an Alpha Phi has held the title. Sisters also hosted an annual alumnae tea.

Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) Sisters welcomed 23 new members, raised $1,500 with the King of Hearts philanthropy event, held the second annual Family Day and participated in the American Cancer Society® Relay for Life®.

-Kaitlyn Morrell

George Mason (Eta Lambda) Eta Lambda welcomed 30 new members during formal recruitment. The chapter hosted a successful King of Hearts philanthropic event that raised $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary with a dinner party attended by collegians and alumnae.

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-Robin Wolf

Texas (Omega) In its second year, the A Phi'd Your Heart BBQ philanthropy event raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters hosted a Mardi Gras-themed date event in downtown Austin. They also enjoyed Disco Phi-ver, a ’70s themed skating party.

Other events included Parent’s Weekend and formal. They look forward to recruitment and the Red Dress Gala in the fall.

COLLEGIANS, ALUMNAE SUPPORT CARDIAC CARE

-Shannon Murray

UTAH Southern Utah (Theta Sigma) Theta Sigmas were recognized with Outstanding Formal Recruitment, Outstanding Scholarship and Outstanding Chapter awards during the Southwest Regional Conference. During the annual philanthropy week, members raised more

East Carolina (Delta Alpha) collegians and alumnae gather to make Valentine’s Day cards to raise money for cardiac care.

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Eta Iotas participate in the American Cancer Society® Relay for Life®.

Collegians prepare for the annual Move Your Phi't 5K walk/run to begin philanthropy week.

Gamma Sigmas enjoy a sisterhood event.

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James Madison (Theta Iota) Collegians raised almost $20,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation during philanthropy week with APhiasco and a Red Dress Gala. Members participated in the annual Greek Week. They have been working hard to uphold the Chapter of the Year title awarded to them in February by the university’s Fraternity/Sorority Life.

-Michelle Hammerle

Virginia (Zeta Iota) Zeta Iotas welcomed 37 new members during spring recruitment. The first Parent’s Formal was held at Boars Head Inn and included a silent auction to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Many community sponsors participated to help make the auction a success. Sisters also hosted the annual Red Dress Brunch, which raised awareness for women’s cardiac health.

-Sara Katherine Martin

WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia (Beta Iota) The chapter’s second annual Red Dress Gala and Bounce for Beats philanthropy basketball tournament raised more than $16,000. Community service activities have included volunteering at an animal shelter, teaching local children and making dinner for families at a hospital. Beta Iotas completed more than 420 hours of community service during the semester.

-Christina Hamer

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St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) collegians welcome back alumnae.

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WISCONSIN Wisconsin/LaCrosse (Delta Kappa) The chapter is now at total. Three sisters studied abroad during spring semester: Meghan Hinnenthal in Ireland, Allison Spitzer in Spain and Natalie Magnus in Argentina. Other spring events included Greek Week, socials and the Alumnae Ball. With a goal of completing 15 volunteer hours each for the semester, sisters also participated in the American Cancer Society® Relay for Life®, Polar Plunge and other volunteer opportunities.

-Laura O'Brien

Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma) The chapter hosted a 5K walk/run that was dedicated in memory of Chi Lambda fraternity member Jake Jaeckels.

More than 200 people participated. They participated in Greek Week and went on a sisterhood trip that included shopping and painting pottery. Sisters are ranked second in academics.

-Kortney Salm

HCB, CPC Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to work with the following chapters' house corporation boards and chapter property committees: Alabama (Beta Mu) Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron) British Columbia (Beta Theta) Butler (Epsilon Beta) Connecticut (Iota Lambda) Cornell (Delta) CSU/Chico (Theta Upsilon) CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) DePauw (Gamma) Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha) Eastern Washington (Eta Psi) Florida Tech (Theta Zeta) Illinois (Beta Alpha) Indiana (Beta Tau) Kent State (Beta Omega) Marquette (Eta Mu) Minnesota (Epsilon) MIT (Zeta Phi) Montana (Chi) New Hampshire (Eta Alpha) North Dakota (Pi) North Texas (Gamma Eta) Northern Illinois (Epsilon Delta) Northwestern (Beta) Oklahoma (Phi) Oregon (Tau) Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) Syracuse (Alpha) Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) Toronto (Xi) UC/Berkeley (Lambda) UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho) UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) UCLA (Beta Delta) USC (Beta Pi) Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron) Washburn (Upsilon) Western Michigan (Delta Theta) Wichita State (Gamma Xi)

Those interested who live in these areas should contact Manager of Housing Dawn Toth (Epsilon Beta-Butler) at dtoth@alphaphi.org or 847.316.8939 for details.

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Do you know someone who should be an Alpha Phi? . . . Did you encourage her to go through recruitment? . . . Did you tell her you would like to write a reference for her?

Recruitment is ongoing

Your involvement in recruiting new members for Alpha Phi and the Panhellenic community is ongoing. There are multiple, small steps you can take in order to make a difference in the experience a young woman will have during her college years.

When you take the time to write a reference for a prospective new member you are allowing Alpha Phi to discover what you already know about the woman. Sharing her involvements, talents and honors gives a collegiate chapter the chance to connect women with similar experiences or interests. Writing a reference on prospective new members is only part of an alumna’s obligation as an Alpha Phi. If alumnae want to help strengthen the Panhellenic community, they must be willing to speak with parents and prospective new members about the reasons for joining the sorority system.

Collegiate and alumnae members of National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) member groups are the best advocates of the benefits of sorority membership. It is essential to inform potential members and their families of the benefits of sorority membership during both their college and pre-college years. Silence rules inhibit friendly and natural outreach to unaffiliated women and NPC advocates strict silence only for the specific hours between the final round of formal recruitment and the presentation of invitations to membership. Therefore, all College Panhellenics and Alumnae Panhellenics should promote and encourage personal and informative Panhellenic-spirited contact with potential members at all times, year round.

The above is from an NPC resolution. The purpose of this resolution was to let alumnae and collegiate members know how important it is that they promote the Greek community. You’ve joined a chapter. You know what benefits there are when you are a member of a sorority. Unfortunately, many women and their parents only know the stereotypes of sorority membership. By discussing your perspective with others who are unfamiliar with the Panhellenic community, you will persuade more people to realize that being a sorority woman is the best choice.

Panhellenic-spirited contact allows you to talk openly about Panhellenic membership in general. Alpha Phi believes all chapters on each campus reflect on the sorority community; this includes all Alpha Phi members and alumnae. It is beneficial for Alpha Phi to speak up for sororities. With your help in spreading the word about membership, you will positively impact a young woman’s choice as well as the Panhellenic community’s strength.

After Recruitment Begins

An alumna obligation is to understand the right of the collegiate chapter members to select their new members. Each College Panhellenic sets the number of invitations that a chapter can extend to its invitational parties. Sometimes that means a prospective new member with an alumna reference may not be invited back to an invitational party; this is the case for all organizations, not just Alpha Phi. Why does Panhellenic set the number of invitations? All 26 members of the National Panhellenic Conference have agreed that, in order to keep all chapters strong and to manage the expectations of the prospective new members, College Panhellenics must set the number of invitations.

It is imperative for Alpha Phi chapters to know as much as they can about the prospective members going through recruitment. The benefit our chapters gain by having your input on the prospective members is invaluable. Please take the time to fill out the Potential Member Reference Form (found on page 18). You will be assisting Alpha Phi and the Panhellenic community.

Alpha Phi is eager to receive references and legacy introduction forms because they enable our chapters to make educated decisions during recruitment.

Alpha Phi believes you have the ability to encourage women to become part of the Panhellenic system across North America.

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Recruitment Addresses and Dates Please refer to the following chapter addresses and recruitment dates when mailing Potential Member Reference Forms (found on page 18, at www.alphaphi.org or by calling the Executive Office at 847.475.0663).

Please Note: All forms should be mailed to the attention of vice president of recruitment, with a copy sent to the Executive Office, Attn: Reference Form Copy. Contact the chapter for specific due dates.

CANADA

Bishop’s (Eta Chi) Eta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1950 Riverview Lennoxville, QC J1M 2A2 September 2009 British Columbia (Beta Theta) Beta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 102-2770 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 2B7 September 2009 Manitoba (Beta Eta) Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 703-99 Westlake Crescent Winnipeg, MB R3M 0A2 September 2009 Toronto (Xi) Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 30 Lowther Ave. Toronto, ON M5R 1C6 September 2009 Western Ontario (Theta Eta) Theta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 232 Epworth Ave. London, ON N6A 2M1 September 2009 Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) Iota Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 367 Grand River Blvd.

Kitchener, ON N2A 3H7 September 2009 ALABAMA

Alabama (Beta Mu) Beta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 11045 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-0012 August 2009

CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon) Epsilon Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 9756 Zelzah Ave. Northridge, CA 91325 September 2009 CSU/Sacramento (Epsilon Gamma) Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 2223 K St. Sacramento, CA 95816 September 2009 CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) Eta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 9867 San Bernardino, CA 92427 October 2009 Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta) Zeta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi One LMU Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90045 January 2010 Pepperdine (Iota Alpha) Iota Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi c/o Student Activities 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 October 2009 San Diego (Eta Rho) Eta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 January 2010 San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) Gamma Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 6055 Montezuma Rd. San Diego, CA 92115 September 2009 San Francisco State (Eta Theta) Eta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 259, 236 W. Portal Ave. San Francisco, CA 94127 September 2009 San Jose State (Beta Psi) Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi 210 S. 10th St. San Jose, CA 95112 September 2009

COLORADO

Colorado (Beta Gamma) Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Boulder, CO 80302 September 2009 Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta) Iota Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1550 Campus Drive Golden, CO 80134 August 2009 Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma) Delta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 814 19th St. Greeley, CO 80631 September 2009 CONNECTICUT

Connecticut (Iota Lambda) Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi c/o OFSL 2110 Hillside Road, Unit 3008F Storrs, CT 06269 September 2009

Boston (Eta) Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 775 Commonwealth Ave., SAO, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02215 January 2010

Indiana State (Delta Pi) Delta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 111 Lincoln Quad Terre Haute, IN 47809 September 2009

MIT (Zeta Phi) Zeta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi 479 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215 September 2009

Indiana U. Southeast (Zeta Epsilon) Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany, IN 47150 September 2009

Tufts (Zeta Theta) Zeta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 14 Sawyer Ave. Medford, MA 02155 February 2010

Barry (Theta Omega) Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi Student Activities 11300 NE 2nd Ave. Miami Shores, FL 33161 September 2009 Florida Tech (Theta Zeta) Theta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 150 West University Blvd.

Melbourne, FL 32901 August 2009 GEORGIA

Arizona State (Gamma Pi) Gamma Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 739 E. Apache Blvd. #94 Tempe, AZ 85281 August 2009

UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho) Epsilon Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 327 Russell Blvd.

Davis, CA 95616 September 2009

CALIFORNIA

UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) Eta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi 1080 Arroyo Dr. Irvine, CA 92697 September 2009

CSU/East Bay (Eta Delta) Eta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 55253 Hayward, CA 94545 September 2009 CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) Gamma Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi 3017 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CA 90814-1426 September 2009

USC (Beta Pi) Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 643 W. 28th St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 August 2009

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Towson (Eta Omega) Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 800 York Rd., Towson University, Box 4125 Towson, MD 21252 October 2009

Indiana (Beta Tau) Beta Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi 908 E. 3rd St. Bloomington, IN 47401 December 2009/January 2010

IDAHO

University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma) Iota Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 819 President’s Dr. Stockton, CA 95211 January 2010

Maryland (Delta Zeta) Delta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 7402 Princeton Ave. College Park, MD 20740 January 2010

FLORIDA

UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi 2830 Bancroft Steps Berkeley, CA 94704 September 2009

UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 840 Embarcadero del Norte Isla Vista, CA 93117 September 2009

Ball State (Delta Rho) Delta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Student Center Box 67 Muncie, IN 47306 September 2009

Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron) Zeta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Mattin Center, 3400 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218 February 2010

DePauw (Gamma) Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 202 E. Hanna St. Greencastle, IN 46135 February 2010

Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 1339 E. 1st St. Tucson, AZ 85719 August 2009

CSU/Chico (Theta Upsilon) Theta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 504 W. 3rd St. Chico, CA 95928 January 2010

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MARYLAND

Delaware (Epsilon Nu) Epsilon Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi 158 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19711 February 2010

ARIZONA

Chapman (Eta Upsilon) Eta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi One University Dr. Orange, CA 92866 September 2009

Southern Illinois (Epsilon Xi) Epsilon Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 1168, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL 62025 September 2009

Maine (Delta Nu) Delta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Box A, Hancock Hall Orono, ME 04469-5731 September 2009

DELAWARE

Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi 171 5th Street Atlanta, GA 30313 August 2009

UCLA (Beta Delta) Beta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 714 Hilgard Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024 September 2009

Northwestern (Beta) Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 701 University Place Evanston, IL 60201 January 2010

MAINE

Butler (Epsilon Beta) Epsilon Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 824 W. Hampton Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46208 January 2010

Santa Clara (Zeta Gamma) Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 616 Washington St. Santa Clara, CA 95050 September 2009

Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi) Epsilon Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1290 Foothill Blvd.

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 September 2009

Northern Illinois (Epsilon Delta) Epsilon Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 920 Hillcrest DeKalb, IL 60115 September 2009

Idaho (Beta Zeta) Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 3078 Moscow, ID 83843 August 2009 ILLINOIS

DePaul (Iota Eta) Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Student Center, Suite 201 2250 North Sheffield Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 September 2009 Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha) Zeta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 1013 Greek Ct. Charleston, IL 61920 September 2009 Elmhurst (Zeta Xi) Zeta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 190 Prospect, Box 1151 Elmhurst, IL 60126 September 2009 Illinois (Beta Alpha) Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 508 E. Armory Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 August 2009 Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 555 N. Sheridan Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045 January 2010

Purdue (Delta Mu) Delta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi 801 David Ross Rd. West Lafayette, IN 47906 September 2009 IOWA

MASSACHUSETTS

Bentley (Zeta Rho) Zeta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 175 Forest St. Waltham, MA 02452 February 2010

MICHIGAN

Adrian (Delta Eta) Delta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, Lowry Hall Adrian, MI 49221 September 2009

Drake (Gamma Omicron) Gamma Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 1240 34th St. Des Moines, IA 50311 September 2009

Kettering (Iota Epsilon) Iota Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Greek Life-Alpha Phi, 1700 W. 3rd Ave. Flint, MI 48504 August 2009

Iowa (Delta Epsilon) Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 E. College St. Iowa City, IA 52240 August 2009

Michigan (Theta) Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1830 Hill St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 September 2009

Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta) Epsilon Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1215 W. 23rd St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 August 2009

Michigan State (Beta Beta) Beta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 616 MAC Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823 September 2009

KANSAS

Western Michigan (Delta Theta) Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1603 Fraternity Village Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49006 September 2009

Washburn (Upsilon) Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 1839 Jewell Ave. Topeka, KS 66621 September 2009 Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Gamma Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 3912 E. 21st St., #40 Omega Ct. Wichita, KS 67208 August 2009

MINNESOTA

Minnesota (Epsilon) Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 323 10th Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 September 2009

KENTUCKY

Kentucky (Colony) c/o Megan Bouche 1930 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 September 2009 ALPHA PHI

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Central Missouri State (Theta Lambda) Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi - C100 Panhellenic Hall Warrensburg, MO 64093 September 2009 Missouri (Omicron) Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 S. Providence Columbia, MO 65203 August 2009 Washington University (Zeta Upsilon) Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi #1 Brookings Dr. Box 1136 St. Louis, MO 63130 January 2010 William Woods (Delta Chi) Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 200 W. 12th St. Fulton, MO 65251 August 2009 MONTANA

Montana (Chi) Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1107 Gerald Ave. Missoula, MT 59801 September 2009 NEBRASKA

Nebraska (Nu) Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi 1531 “S” St. Lincoln, NE 68508 August 2009 Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1700 University Dr. URS-A Kearney, NE 68845 September 2009 NEW HAMPSHIRE

Dartmouth (Iota Kappa) Iota Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi H.B. 5248 Hanover, NH 03755 September 2009 New Hampshire (Eta Alpha) Eta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 8 Strafford Ave. Durham, NH 03824 September 2009 NEW JERSEY

Seton Hall (Eta Eta) Eta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 400 South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 January 2010 NEW YORK

Cornell (Delta) Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 411 Thurston Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 January 2010 Hofstra (Theta Mu) Theta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, 242 Student Activities Hempstead, NY 11549 January 2010 Rensselaer (Theta Tau) Theta Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi 104 Wiltsie House, RPI 1999 Burdette Ave. Troy, NY 12180 September 2009 Rochester (Theta Kappa) Theta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, CPU Box 277163 Rochester, NY 14627 January 2010

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SUNY/Albany (Eta Nu) Eta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi c/o Panhellenic Association, Campus Center 334, 1400 Washington Albany, NY 12222 January 2010 SUNY/Binghamton (Eta Zeta) Eta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, SUNY, P.O. Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902 January 2010 SUNY/Buffalo (Theta Epsilon) Theta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 303 Student Union Buffalo, NY 14261 January 2010 SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau) Eta Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi 59 Tompkins St. Cortland, NY 13045 January 2010 SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi) Theta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi College Center Desk, PSUC Plattsburgh, NY 12901 January 2010 Syracuse (Alpha) Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 308 Walnut Place Syracuse, NY 13210 January 2010

Dayton (Zeta Psi) Zeta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1302 Brown St Dayton, OH 45406 January 2010 Kent State (Beta Omega) Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 1063 Fraternity Circle Kent, OH 44240 September 2009 Miami University (Gamma Nu) Gamma Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi 380 Shriver Center Oxford, OH 45056 January 2010 Ohio State (Rho) Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 134 E. 15th Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 January 2010 OKLAHOMA

Cameron (Theta Rho) Theta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 2800 W. Gore Blvd.

Student Activities Building Lawton, OK 73505 September 2009

NORTH CAROLINA

Oklahoma (Phi) Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1401 S College Norman, OK 73072 August 2009

Appalachian State (Theta Nu) Theta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi ASU Box 9054 Boone, NC 28608 January 2010

Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) Delta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 2501 N. Blackwelder, OCU Box 66A Oklahoma City, OK 73102 August 2009

Duke (Beta Nu) Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi 07 Bryan Center, P.O. Box 90823 Durham, NC 27708 January 2010

OREGON

East Carolina (Delta Alpha) Delta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 950 E. 10th St. Greenville, NC 27858 August 2009 UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi) Eta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 803-G Bryce Court Wilmington, NC 28405 September 2009 NORTH DAKOTA

North Dakota (Pi) Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 2626 University Ave. Grand Forks, ND 58203 September 2009 OHIO

Akron (Eta Gamma) Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi 269 Spicer St. Akron, OH 44304 September 2009 Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 1986 Ashland University Ashland, OH 44805 September 2009 Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon) Delta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 213 Heritage East, 114 Tressel St. Berea, OH 44017 September 2009 Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron) Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 702 Ridge St. Bowling Green, OH 43403 September 2009 Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi) Zeta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 11116 Magnolia Dr. Cleveland, OH 44106 January 2010

Linfield (Theta Alpha) Theta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 900 SE Baker #A614 McMinnville, OR 97128 September 2009 Oregon (Tau) Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi 1050 Hilyard SE Eugene, OR 97401 October 2009 Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 357 NW 25th St. Corvallis, OR 97330 September 2009 PENNSYLVANIA

Duquesne (Epsilon Iota) Epsilon Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Duquesne University, Information Center, Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15282 February 2010 Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma) Zeta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Franklin & Marshall College, [Mail #99] PO Box 3220 Lancaster, PA 17604-3220 February 2010 Lafayette (Eta Sigma) Eta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Farinon Center, Box 9481 Easton, PA 18042-1798 September 2009 Lehigh (Epsilon Psi) Epsilon Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Box G367, 39 University Dr. Bethlehem, PA 18015 January 2010 Penn State (Gamma Rho) Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 1 Wolf Hall University Park, PA 16802 September 2009

Shippensburg (Theta Xi) Theta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi McClean Hall LL Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA 17257 February 2010 St. Joseph’s (Theta Theta) Theta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi St. Joseph’s University, 5600 City Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131 January 2010 Pennsylvania (Eta Iota) Eta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 4045 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104 January 2010 Villanova (Eta Epsilon) Eta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Greek Life, 2nd Floor Connelly Center Villanova, PA 19085 January 2010 West Chester (Epsilon Kappa) Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 2840 Sykes Union, West Chester Univ.

West Chester, PA 19383 September 2009 RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island (Iota Delta) Iota Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 29 Lower College Rd. Kingston, RI 02881 October 2009 SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota (Psi) Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi 707 E. Cedar St. Vermillion, SD 57069 September 2009 TEXAS

Midwestern State (Gamma Omega) Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 3410 Taft Blvd., Box 12763 Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099 September 2009 North Texas (Gamma Eta) Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 305692 Denton, TX 76203 August 2009 St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) Iota Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1 Camino Santa Maria, Student Life Box 83B San Antonio, TX 78228-8583 January 2010 Texas (Omega) Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 2005 University Austin, TX 78705 August 2009 Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 4203 Commerce, TX 75428 August 2009 Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi #1 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 August 2009 UTAH

Southern Utah (Theta Sigma) Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi SUU Box 8003 Cedar City, UT 84720 September 2009 VIRGINIA

George Mason (Eta Lambda) Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Student Activities Officer MS 2D6 Fairfax, VA 22030 September 2009 James Madison (Theta Iota) Theta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 800 S. Main St., MSC 3518 Harrisonburg, VA 22807 September 2009 Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta) Epsilon Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi 2122 Webb Center Norfolk, VA 23508 September 2009 Virginia (Zeta Iota) Zeta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 518 17th St. NW Charlottesville, VA 22903 January 2010 Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron) Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Special Purpose F; 66 Oak Lane Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060-0029 January 2010 WASHINGTON

Eastern Washington (Eta Psi) Eta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi 306 F St. Cheney, WA 99004 September 2009 Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) Gamma Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 3614 N. 14th Tacoma, WA 98416 January 2010 Washington (Sigma) Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi 4710 19th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105 September 2009 Washington State (Beta Rho) Beta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 840 NE California Pullman, WA 99163 August 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C.

George Washington (Iota Iota) Iota Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 800 21st St. NW, Suite 427 Washington, DC 20052 September 2009 WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia (Beta Iota) Beta Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 261 Willey St. Morgantown, WV 26505 September 2009 WISCONSIN

Marquette (Eta Mu) Eta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi 1435 W. Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233 January 2010 Wisconsin (Iota) Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi 28 Langdon St. Madison, WI 53703 September 2009 Wisconsin/La Crosse (Delta Kappa) Delta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi 1725 State St., Cartwright Center La Crosse, WI 54601 September 2009 Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma) Gamma Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi 920 8th St. Menomonie, WI 54751 September 2009

Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) Theta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Phi, One University Place Newport News, VA 23606 January 2010 PA G E S E V E N T E E N

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Alpha Phi Badges Unlock Women’s History

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By Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) and Margaret Knights Hultsch (Beta Nu-Duke, Rho-Ohio State, Beta-Northwestern and Omicron-Missouri)

The Alpha Phi badge … from the very first meetings of the Fraternity, the Founders discussed with great excitement the idea

the collection are lovely badges donated by relatives and by members themselves, who send them to the archives so that

of having a special pin for members, and designing it was one of

these precious items may be safeguarded and cherished by

the first orders of business.

Early efforts to standardize the badge

future generations.

were ineffectual, so members were free to design their own badges until 1906, when our modern badge was selected.

This resulted in a range of stones and styles – most of which were the charming “Lazy Phi” design with the

Engraved with names, chapters, and usually year of initiation, these

Adding to Alpha Phi’s History Alpha Phi hopes for additional donations to its antique badge collection (badges made prior to 1906). If you would like to donate an antique badge to the Foundation, and to learn if your gift might be tax-deductible, contact Foundation Executive Director Emily Ellison Lamb (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) at elamb@alphaphi.org or 847.316.8950.

“Phi” tipped on its side.

The stories associated with the badges’ history open up the lives of the women who wore them. Far more than a simple piece of jewelry, the Alpha Phi badge is an important symbol – a sign of one’s connection with and pledge to the ideals of the Fraternity and sisterhood.

The Alpha Phi archives counts among its collections a number of pre-1906 badges. Heritage Hall proudly displays badges owned by Fraternity Founders, including Ida Gilbert Houghton, Martha Foote Crow and Louise Shepard Hancock (all Alpha-Syracuse). Also preserved in

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badges offer small bits of information that always prompt us to learn more about the history of the badges’ owners.

In some cases, the return of a badge to the archives is truly an opportunity to reclaim the life story of a woman and add her to the long list of accomplished members.

Recently, the archives received as a gift the badge of Helen Lucy Hiscock Eager (Alpha-Syracuse). Helen’s story brings us back to Syracuse University in the late 19th century. She joined Alpha chapter in 1898, attended the university

until 1901 and returned for another year in 1903. She was the daughter of a prominent attorney who served as chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals and later a New York Supreme Court justice, Frank Harris Hiscock (1856-1946).

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Hiscock was deeply committed to serving the Syracuse community, and he donated his home to serve as a legal aid society, which is still active today. Helen’s grandfather, Frank Hiscock, was also a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative and senator from New York.

In 1907, Helen married William Hosmer Eager, a graduate of MIT and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After their wedding, the couple resided in Chicago before returning home to settle down in Syracuse.

Another badge recently donated to the Alpha Phi archives collection was owned by Ida M. Sawyer Stewart (Eta-Boston). Ida studied at Boston University where she joined Eta chapter in 1896.

She earned her PhD at Boston University in 1898 and married Wentworth Stewart.

The details of Ida’s life have yet to be uncovered beyond these simple facts. And while it often takes a good bit of digging to piece together the life story of an Alpha Phi member, it is the arrival of a badge to the archives that sets us on the journey to recapture these women’s lives.

Much more than a piece of jewelry, the Alpha Phi badge serve as a connection to the past; it is the bridge that leads this current generation back across the centuries. As a symbol, the Alpha Phi badge is profoundly meaningful, connecting its owner to the unseen ideals of the Fraternity, and as the badges are donated to the archives, they too connect us to the rich past they represent.

A Special Gift How thrilled Linda Morford Neugebauer (Delta Phi-Indiana U. of Pennsylvania) was during the holidays when she opened a present from her husband Bill. Inside the box was a splendid 1891 Lazy Phi pin. The pin originally belonged to Ethel Grey Scott (Beta-Northwestern), a member of a wealthy Chicago North Shore family. Ethel graduated Phi Beta Kappa and served as corresponding secretary on the Fraternity's national general board from 1899-1900. "My treasure," as Linda describes the badge, is of 14K gold chased with a feather pattern and is set with 22 rubies and three diamonds. Linda plans to enjoy the badge for some time, display it to members upon occasion and one day donate it to the Foundation's growing antique badge collection.

Editor’s Note: Margaret Knights Hultsch (Beta Nu-Duke, Rho-Ohio State, Beta-Northwestern and Omicron-Missouri) is Alpha Phi International’s historian and a former editor of the Alpha Phi Quarterly.

Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), PhD, is the Alpha Phi Foundation staff archivist. She is currently curator of education at the Evanston History Center, and her work has been published in the New York Times.

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Pictured is the 1891 Lazy Phi pin owned by Ethel Grey Scott. An article about another badge she owned, which was donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation, was included in the Winter 2009 Quarterly.

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How Are Your Investments Doing?

By Executive Director Emily Ellison Lamb (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech)

Are you reeling yet? Have you changed your way of living and thinking about the future?

This year has been a nerve-wracking roller coaster ride for us all.

Emily Lamb I’ve learned to sit down before I open my portfolio statements and wait until I’ve had lots of relaxing green tea before checking the Internet for market news.

Do I have any tips for your investments? Just one. (And didn’t your mother tell you to be wary of people who give stock market advice?)

Try believing mine, though: the investment you make in the Alpha Phi Foundation is one that always pays off.

It is an investment in women and in the future of our sisterhood.

Your investment goes directly to raise and award funds for programs in leadership development, academic excellence, women’s heart health. It also supports sisters in need, as well as preserves our heritage and educates our members about philanthropy.

Sisters in need Never has supporting sisters in need been so important.

Because of the economy, an unprecedented number of Alpha Phi sisters have applied for the Foundation’s Forget Me Not program, which offers small grants to needy sisters or those facing sudden crises.

Foundation response In these difficult times, the Foundation has responded, increasing funding of the Forget Me Not program by 100 percent from last year.

We want to help.

Stories pour into our office from sisters like Lauren DeBranch (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State), see below. We want to do even more.

What’s ahead … a serious projection While we remain steadfast in our mission to help women through the Forget Me Not Fund and through all of our Foundation programs, we want to be upfront with you: there may be some programs we are not able to fund fully this year and next.

In fact, we must turn away some Alpha Phis applying for Forget Me Not grants because – despite our heartfelt desire to help all – we must be realistic in our financial expectations.

The Foundation’s investments, while managed very carefully, are experiencing the same ups and downs as yours.

Your belief in our mission sustains us and helps us through these difficult times.

Please know that we appreciate your support.

Thank you for investing in Alpha Phi.

My Sisters Forgot Me Not Lauren DeBranch (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State), collegian, is just one example of the many women helped by donations to the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Along with leadership programs, scholarships and heart health projects, helping sisters in need is an important part of our mission. Gifts to the Foundation change the lives of sisters in need: this year, we’ve made Forget Me Not grants totaling nearly $40,000.

Remember Alpha Phi with a gift. You’ll be glad you did … and so will sisters like Lauren.

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Alpha Phi is not something we were.

The lifelong bond of sisterhood we share can’t be separated by years, time or distance.

No matter where life takes you, you are a part of the sisterhood of Alpha Phi.

It is something we are.

Each year, Alpha Phi depends on you to carry on the tradition of sisterhood by paying your International alumnae dues.

This money directly supports the Fraternity’s programs and initiatives and allows Alpha Phi to deliver the support systems and services our members want.

Some of these services include developing the Fraternity’s Web site to allow greater alumnae connectivity, improving services for local alumnae chapters’ leadership and partial funding for educational leadership consultants to visit collegiate chapters. This is just a small sampling of how your dues help Alpha Phi! Now is your opportunity to renew your bond as a woman, member and sister of Alpha Phi.

REMITTANCE SLIP $31.37 Annual Dues. I want to pay my dues through June 30, 2010. ($37.96 Canadian) $325 Lifetime Dues. I want to pay my dues for the rest of my life! ($393.25 Canadian)

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Alpha Phi offers alumnae two different payment options!

• Select Annual Dues and pay $31.37.

This payment includes your dues ($30) and your Founders’ Day Pennies ($1.37).Your dues will be paid through June 30, 2010.

• Select Lifetime Dues and pay $325. This payment includes your Founders’ Day pennies, and your dues will be paid for the rest of your lifetime.

All alumnae who pay their International alumnae dues will be afforded equal benefits and privileges regardless of payment option. Benefits include a personalized alumnae membership card, subscription to the award-winning

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How can I pay my International alumnae dues?

• Pay online using our secure Internet connection at www.alphaphi.org.

• Call 847.316.8940, and we’ll process your dues payment over the telephone.

• Complete the alumnae dues form below and mail to: Alpha Phi Executive Office Attn: International Alumnae Dues, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL, 60201.

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Alumnae celebrate Eta Theta’s 20th anniversary.

Sisters and special guest Betty Jo Fuller enjoy a Bunko night.

Sisters attend a meet and greet.

North Central Midwest Region DUPAGE VALLEY, ILL. Alumnae enjoyed a lasagna dinner and bowling with Elmhurst (Zeta Xi) collegians. The annual holiday gift exchange took a new twist, and alumnae “stole” items based on size, shape and wrapping rather than what was inside. Great food and conversation heightened the holiday spirit during the annual potluck dinner.

-Debbie Drake Rutter (Omicron-Missouri)

DUPAGE VALLEY CONTACT: Elaine Diamant Sikorski (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) emsikorski@sbcglobal.net www.dupagealphaphi.org LAKE COUNTY, ILL. Phyllis Chapman Dickson (Gamma-DePauw) received a 50-year membership pin during a fall luncheon.

Alumnae hosted a tea for the Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) senior class. Members will host a fall fundraiser; please contact the chapter to assist or for more information.

-Nancy Weaver Roach (Delta Epsilon-Iowa)

LAKE COUNTY CONTACT: Nancy Roach

roach@oldoak.net INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Alumnae caught up while preparing study sacks for Indiana collegiate chapters. They joined collegians to honor Butler (Epsilon Beta) graduating seniors. They look forward to welcoming new alumnae.

-Ashley Halberstadt (Epsilon Beta-Butler)

INDIANAPOLIS CONTACT: Shelli Smith Anderson (Delta Eta-Adrian) fancyphi@aol.com www.indyalphaphi.org

sisters interested in leadership positions and/or attending alumnae chapter events. Please contact Sarah Knight (Delta NuMaine) or visit Bostonphis.org to get involved.

COLLEGIANS WELCOME ALUMNAE

-Kelly Munroe (Eta-Boston)

BOSTON CONTACT: Sarah Knight

knightsh@gmail.com Bostonphis.org METRO WEST, MASS. Birmingham/Tuscaloosa, Ala., alumnae tour the Beta Mu chapter house.

Sisters stuffed Valentine's Day goodie bags for the Connecticut treated alumnae to a new recruitment song. Thank you (Iota Lambda) collegiate chapter. They also enjoyed to Advisors Claudia Vega and Kirsten Giglione and dinners at British Beer Company and Chef Orient Director of Alumnae Danielle Giglione (all Eta Thetarestaurants.

San Francisco State) for planning a wonderful day.

-Deborah Travers Abbott (Theta Beta-Bryant)

METRO WEST CONTACT: Deborah Abbott

webabbott@hotmail.com NYC METRO, N.Y. Sisters held a guest bartending fundraiser that raised almost $700 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Alumnae attended the Broadway musical "West Side Story." They also participated in a mini-pub crawl through the West Village.

-L. Diana Mulderig (Eta Iota-Pennsylvania)

NYC METRO CONTACT: Melissa Friedman (Eta Theta-San Francisco State) melissaf@alumnae.alphaphi.org www.nycalphaphi.org

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BOSTON, MASS. The chapter is reaching out to sisters in the Greater Boston area. They are re-energizing and looking for

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GOLDEN GATE CONTACT: Allison Stember (Eta Theta-San Francisco State) golden.gate.phis@gmail.com SILICON VALLEY/SOUTH BAY, CALIF. Alumnae dined and donated during Heart Month, raising funds for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Anne Lewis Naragon (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara) organized a chocolate decorating event at Cakeworks. Sisters made Easter bags for homeless youth, led by Mitzi Wriska Golden (Delta Theta-Western Michigan). The ivy circle volunteered at a Valentine’s Day 5K fun run and enjoyed a movie night. Sisters took part in the Christie M. Williams (Beta Psi-San Jose State) Race for Awareness, an event in memory of an alumna who passed away from Addison's Disease, a chronic adrenal condition. To support Christie's family, visit the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation at www.nadf.us.

-Kelly Nichols Emo (Epsilon Chi-Cal Poly)

GOLDEN GATE, CALIF. San Francisco State (Eta Theta) collegians and

Northeast Region

-Jessica Ho Healy (Eta Theta-San Francisco State)

alumnae, including several founding members, celebrated the Eta Theta chapter’s 20th anniversary with a tea at San Francisco's Palace Hotel. Alumnae reminisced while viewing old composites, photo albums, a fun slide show and singing songs. Collegians

SILICON VALLEY/SOUTH BAY CONTACT: Deanna Del Grande (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara) deannadelgrande@comcast.net www.siliconvalleyphis.org

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JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST, FLA.

Sisters enjoy a brunch in honor of 50-year members.

Southwest Dallas sisters enjoy a potluck dinner.

Lorraine Drummond is presented with a 65-year membership pin.

South Central Region WICHITA, KAN. Alumnae enjoyed a Bunko ’n Chili Feed event at Roxanne Kirner Arnel’s (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) home, with special guest Betty Jo Ferraro Fuller (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), South Central region alumnae membership coordinator. Members attended the South Central Regional Conference, helped with registration and sponsored an alumnae reception. They joined Wichita State (Gamma Xi) collegians for a Red Dress Gala; alumnae sponsored the pre-gala cocktail party. Sisters also enjoyed a Spring Spuds event, a potato bar followed by the chapter’s annual meeting.

-Shirley Clegg Dieker (Gamma Xi-Wichita State)

DALLAS AND SUBURBAN CONTACT: Heather Bastin Guild (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) heather@heatherguild.com www.alphaphidallas.org DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS Alumnae gathered at the home of Susan Pollard Hicks (Gamma Eta-North Texas) for a meet and greet. Other activities included a senior welcoming ceremony and the celebration of the North Texas (Gamma Eta) 55th anniversary in April.

-Betty Jo Ferraro Fuller (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate)

DENTON COUNTY CONTACT: Sandra Sloan Hoenig (Gamma Eta-North Texas) sandra.hoenig@gmail.com

WICHITA CONTACT: Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State)

mcweddle@cox.net www.alphaphigammaxi.com OMAHA, NEB. Alumnae learned how to make beaded glassware and decorate serving pieces. They enjoyed a Bunco game night. The chapter’s Red Dress dinner featured a delicious heart-healthy meal. They also treated themselves to a pedicure and wine tasting.

-Julie O’Meara Jernstrom (Nu-Nebraska)

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Boysen (Iota-Wisconsin), Susan Stone and Louise Florey Reid (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) also hosted a

progressive dinner at their homes.

-Nadine Troll Parsons (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian)

FORT WORTH CONTACT: Tammy Farris Gordon (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) farrisandgordon@msn.com www.angelfire.com/tx4/aphi MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS Alumnae treated their spouses to an evening of dinner and dancing. Their next event is a flip flop exchange that will include manicures and pedicures. They look forward to seeing new faces and welcoming new members into their group.

-Kathy Jones Limper (Delta Chi-William Woods)

FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, TEXAS Alumnae attended the South Central Regional Conference. They honored 50-year members with a brunch. They enjoyed a heart healthy lunch during Heart Month, and their first Red Dress cocktail party raised $300 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Other activities included making Easter boxes for area collegiate chapters, attending a Cinco de Mayo happy hour, the Phi-amily picnic and chili cook-off and participating in a Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure® 5K. -Karla Hardy Allford (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONTACT: Kathy Limper

thelimpers1@entouch.net www.tx-mc-alphaphi.org NORTHWEST HOUSTON, TEXAS The chapter celebrated an anniversary in April. They put together care bear packages for the Texas collegiate chapters. Alumnae also wrote recommendations for potential members. After the summer off, sisters will meet next in September. Those in the Houston area (continued on next page)

Jenn Flemming Dannehl (Delta Xi-

Nebraska/Kearney) jdannehl1012@yahoo.com DALLAS AND SUBURBAN, TEXAS Alumnae celebrated the arrival of spring with their sixth annual silent auction and lawn party at the home of Dee Smith Jacobs (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce).

Sisters, friends and spouses enjoyed delectable bites from the chapter’s favorite Dallas-area caterer, David Nicolato, while bidding on nearly 100 auction items.

The event raised more than $3,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

-Jennifer MacDonald Cole (Gamma Eta-North Texas)

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FAR NORTH DALLAS CONTACT: Ilana Rossel Steele (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce) ilana@alumnae.alphaphi.org www.fndaphis.org FORT WORTH, TEXAS The chapter met at Brenda Dolenz Helmer’s (Omega-Texas) home for a Valentine’s Day dinner, ideas presentation and tasting hosted by All In Good Taste Catering. They assembled initiation bouquets for the Alabama (Beta Mu) installation at Susan Stone’s (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) home. Susie Young

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla., alumnae and collegians participate in an American Heart Association® Heart Walk®.

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Alumnae enjoy their first Hottie Tottie night out in Uptown Charlotte.

Alumnae from Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) enjoy time together at an ivy connection event.

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who want more information should check out the chapter’s Facebook group: NW Houston Alpha Phi Alumnae.

-Kimberly Roy Blocker (Delta Eta-Adrian)

NORTHWEST HOUSTON CONTACT: Jennifer Hoernig Merkel (Zeta Mu-Colorado State) jennifer.merkel@sug.com SOUTHWEST DALLAS, TEXAS Alumnae created finals fun packs for collegians, enjoyed a holiday ornament exchange and donated toys and time to Santa's Helpers. Members attended the South Central Regional Conference. They enjoyed a wine and cheese event, potluck and happy hour at El Fenix restaurant. A Make It, Bake It, Fake It fundraiser raised $157. Other activities included the annual garage sale, a Phi-esta in May and a happy hour at the Oasis on Joe Pool Lake.

-Karla Hardy Allford (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State)

SOUTHWEST DALLAS CONTACT: Angela Farley (Epsilon Sigma-Dallas Baptist) angela.farley@alumnae.alphaphi.org

Southeast Region BIRMINGHAM/TUSCALOOSA, ALA. The chapter’s winter meeting was held at the Alabama

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(Beta Mu) chapter house, where they enjoyed a tour and coffee. The group later had lunch together. Everyone is excited about the installation of Beta Mu.

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-Carolynne Bond Kent (Gamma Lambda-Houston)

BIRMINGHAM/TUSCALOOSA CONTACT: Carla Turnley Hill (Delta TauLouisiana State) cthnbham@aol.com http://bhamalphaphi.tripod.com FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. The chapter won a Best Community Involvement award at the Southeast Regional Conference. They participated in an American Heart Association® Heart Walk® with Barry (Theta Omega) collegians.

Ashland Area, Ohio, alumnae host a welcoming event for Epsilon Alpha graduating seniors.

-Michelle Rand Morse (Alpha-Syracuse)

FORT LAUDERDALE CONTACT: Susie Ferrara Turmes (Beta Tau-Indiana) susieturmes@yahoo.com JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST, FLA. The chapter honored Helen Mathews Harris (PhiOklahoma) with a 75-year membership pin and Lorraine Rabe Drummond (Nu-Nebraska) with a 65-year pin. Alumnae enjoyed a social with spouses at a local restaurant.

They celebrated the Syracuse Triad with the local alumnae chapters of Alpha Gamma Delta and Gamma Phi Beta.

-Dawn Inglis Montgomery (Zeta Iota-Virginia)

JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST CONTACT: Kathy Rountree Lechner (Alpha LambdaAlumna Initiate) epictt@aol.com www.geocities.com/jax_alphaphi

ATLANTA, GA. The chapter helped with the installation of the Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) collegiate chapter, and they are proud to welcome the newest members. Two alumnae joined the Iota Mu collegians at the Southeast Regional Conference. Other events included alumnae dinners and attending the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association luncheon.

-Ashley Green Chesson (Epsilon Phi-NC State)

ATLANTA CONTACT: Mary Paige Edwards (Theta Iota-James Madison) alphaphiatlanta@yahoo.com www.alphaphiatlanta.com

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA The chapter alternates monthly Second Friday Except When Its Not dinners between New Orleans and Baton Rouge to give more sisters the chance to attend.

Several members celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans. They have many exciting events planned for the coming year, including a plantation tour, river boat cruise, spa day and tea. Two alumnae initiates were welcomed into the chapter with the installation of the new Alabama (Beta Mu) collegiate chapter.

-Carol Butler Freeman (Zeta Mu-Colorado State)

Southeastern Louisiana sisters welcome new alumnae initiates during the Alabama (Beta Mu) initiation.

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Alumnae enjoy a happy hour event.

Alumnae visit with University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma) collegians and celebrate an alumna's birthday.

Alumnae stuff teddy bears for a local hospital's pediatric ward.

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA CONTACT: Erin Donahoe Druhan (Delta Tau-Louisiana State) EDruhan@aol.com CAPE FEAR, N.C. Members celebrated National Wear Red Day by volunteering at the YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear. They assisted children in the after-school program by measuring oatmeal to give to their mothers for a hearthealthy breakfast. Members met for dinner at McAllister's Deli. The next dinner date is Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. at McAllister's Deli.

-Michele Lefler Scercy (Theta Chi-UNC/Asheville)

RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIA Sisters collected coloring books and crayons for donation to Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville, Va. They participated in a successful shopping fundraiser at Short Pump Town Center, thanks to the leadership of Lynn Neese (Delta Alpha-East Carolina). An executive board annual meeting was held at the home of K. Sue Robertson (Epsilon EpsilonLongwood) to plan upcoming events and promote a membership drive.

Michele Scercy

mlscercy@gmail.com www.geocities.com/capefearalphaphi/home CHARLOTTE, N.C. Alumnae held their second Texas Hold ’Em philanthropy event and volunteered at Cupid’s Cup. Mendy Blair Chura (Theta Nu-Appalachian) hosted the legacy tea, and Carla Bennett Hudgins (Eta Theta-San Francisco State) hosted the annual spring soup or salad supper.

They enjoyed a beer tasting and tour at Carolina Blonde Brewery. The ivy connection held a trivia night. The new Hottie Totties group, a 30-something social subgroup, enjoyed a night of dinner and dancing.

-Maryellen Ohrnberger Alper (Theta EpsilonSUNY/Buffalo)

PHOENIX CONTACT: Dana Wayne

danatwayne@yahoo.com www.phoenixalphaphis.com

-Amy White Bradshaw (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport)

RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTACT: Amy Bradshaw

CAPE FEAR CONTACT:

State (Gamma Pi) graduates into alumnae sisterhood.

Save the date for the chapter’s most popular event, the annual Founders’ Day luncheon, on Oct. 10 at Lon's at the Hermosa Inn.

awbradshaw@hotmail.com www.richmondalphaphi.com

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. Thirty sisters enjoyed a happy hour and learned about the alumnae chapter's revitalization efforts. The chapter looks forward to more successful events this year.

-Katie Burnett Silva (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State)

Southwest Region PHOENIX, ARIZ. The annual meeting was held in March. Congratulations to Dana Gragnano Wayne (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) for becoming the new alumnae chapter president. A wine and cheese event was held to welcome Arizona

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-Stephanie Miller (Theta Xi-Shippensburg)

CHARLOTTE CONTACT: Allison Shelton (Beta Tau-Indiana) charlottealphaphi@yahoo.com http://charlottealphaphi.tripod.com HAMPTON ROADS, VA., IVY CONNECTION The ivy connection held its first fundraiser for the Alpha Phi Foundation and invited local Alpha Phi collegiate seniors to a luncheon in their honor. Other events included a Panhellenic fashion show, chapter meeting and happy hour. For a complete listing of events, e-mail ivy_connection@yahoo.com.

-Jeana Willis (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport)

HAMPTON ROADS CONTACT: Jeana Willis

Jeana.L.Willis@gmail.com www.myspace.com/ivyconnections SUMMER 2009

Five alumnae who work as college recruiters for Microsoft® show their support for cardiac care during Heart Month. Since work has them spending time on college campuses, they promote Alpha Phi at the same time.

They also spend time together outside of work. Pictured (from left) are: Erin Gatherum (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara), Valerie Anderson (Theta Upsilon-CSU/Chico), Raquel Garcia (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay), Kelsey Austin (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara) and Jaime Dodds (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara).

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Alumnae, husbands and friends attend an event and dinner.

Alumnae gather for the Ohio State (Rho) Red Dress Gala.

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LAS VEGAS, NEV. Thanks to an alumnae chapter fundraiser and Ruth Frenkel Blake (Beta Epsilon- Arizona), a Mary Kay® consultant, donating a portion of her sales, the chapter raised more than $250 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

More than $600 was raised by hosting a Bunco party.

Alumnae also participated in the Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure®.

-Audra Hernandez Geving (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City)

LAS VEGAS CONTACT: Amity Dorman (Eta Beta-CSU/San Bernardino) dormana@co.clark.nv.us www.sincityphis.net NORTHERN NEVADA The chapter enjoyed an evening of Bingo. They stuffed and delivered teddy bears to a local hospital's pediatric unit on Valentine's Day. Other events included a wine tasting, craft night and a fundraising event.

-Janis Bryn Mitchell McCubbins (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado)

SISTERS CELEBRATE HEART MONTH

NORTHERN NEVADA CONTACT: Fabienne Henry Hansen (Beta Psi-San Jose State) ms_fabienne@yahoo.com http://nnalphaphi.googlepages.com ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Alumnae enjoyed their annual heart lunch, hosted by Phyllis Swartz Wilson (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin-Wallace). More than $500 was raised for cardiac care.

-Phyllis Swartz Wilson (Delta UpsilonBaldwin-Wallace)

ALBUQUERQUE CONTACT: Judy Zink Nay (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) judynay@aol.com

Upper Midwest Region QUEBEC, CANADA Alumnae, husbands and friends attended an event about New France in America, followed by dinner together. The annual meeting in June planned events for the coming year.

-Claire Mysak Taylor (Eta Chi-Bishop’s)

QUEBEC CONTACT: Cindy Auger (Eta Chi-Bishop’s) cindyauger@alumnae.alphaphi.org

Alumnae attend a Fairbanks, Alaska, Go Red for Women® luncheon in February where Richard Simmons was the keynote speaker. Mary GatchellFenderson Gauvin (Delta Nu-Maine) won the opportunity to have her photo taken with him (second from right) and was featured in the local newspaper.

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ASHLAND AREA, OHIO Kathy Thomas Russell (Epsilon AlphaAshland) hosted a chapter meeting, and Julie Crisman Livingston (Beta OmicronBowling Green State) hosted a jewelry making event. The annual guest dinner celebrating Valentine's Day was held at Sweeney's Too. An alumnae welcoming ceremony was held for Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) graduating seniors. Alumnae shared homemade desserts and presented seniors with ivy-rooter gifts, and the collegians shared their plans for the future.

-Debora Bryden Gray (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland)

ASHLAND AREA CONTACT: Taryn Gallik Stover (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) tgallik@richnet.net

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Sisters raise money and awareness at their annual heart lunch.

Congratulations to the following chapter for recently receiving its charter!

Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter Chartered: March 17, 2009 Chapter President: Michele Lehman Carragan (Theta Xi-Shippensburg) E-mail: miclele@aol.com

Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters are forming in the following areas: Arkansas Little Rock Canada Ottawa-Gatineau Colorado Fort Collins Georgia Savannah Iowa Cedar Rapids Missouri Columbia North Carolina Asheville Oklahoma Edmond Oregon Eugene Pennsylvania Harrisburg South Carolina Charleston

Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters are revitalizing in the following areas: California South Coast Orange County, San Diego, Inland Empire, Orange County Ivy Connection New Jersey Central New Jersey Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Please contact Paige Stallings (GammaDePauw) at pstallings@alphaphi.org if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area.

MISSING ALUMNAE Do you have information about a missing alumna?

Visit www.alphaphi.org/alumnae_info/alumnaeinfo.html to help us locate “lost” alumnae.

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Who Will Be

Alpha Phi’s Next

ELC?

By Program Manager of Consultants and Recruitment Gwendolyn Hill (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest)

I’ll admit it. I actually love the opportunity to explain the educational leadership consultant (ELC) position to people outside the Greek community. Every spring, as the direct supervisor to ELCs, I provide a number of reference checks for consultants looking for their next position. And every spring, a number of future employers are humbly impressed by the experience and skills our consultants come away with after their year or two on the road.

One future employer began, “Tell me about her communication skills.”

Written or spoken, she had become an expert communicator. Every week she held individual meetings with university officials, volunteers, parents and collegians. She conducted programming workshops and leadership retreats on a variety of topics for audiences anywhere from 20 to 300 people. Not only does she have excellent communication skills, but she conducted training on working with people with different communication and leadership styles.

I certainly got his attention. He continued with, “what about flexibility – can she adapt to new situations and change the direction of a project easily?”

Where do I begin? For the past nine months, she managed her own weekly travel across the U.S. and Canada. She visited a range of universities – public and private, large and small, urban and rural – to assist our collegiate chapters which each had different needs.

At one point this year her computer malfunctioned, and she used every available resource to complete her reports and assignments thoroughly and on time while the computer was being fixed. Not only is she flexible, but she is creative and resourceful, too.

“That is quite impressive,” he said before pausing to write down a few notes.

“Now, the position she applied for requires a combination of individual and team environments. Tell me a little bit about her experience with both of those.”

Well … by the nature of the position, she must operate independently in an environment with little supervision or direction. However, she was constantly surrounded by new people and had to win over small groups in order to understand the campus culture and make recommendations for progress. She can definitely thrive in both environments.

“Excellent!” I could hear the smile in his voice as he continued, “I just need one more piece of information from you. Please rate her ability to work under pressure and handle job-related stress.”

I suppose he had never stepped into a sorority house of 100 women in the middle of the August heat to find a chapter unprepared for polish week … or had planned an event calendar that included organizing and staging events from 50 to 1,500 participants. I assured him that she not only can handle pressure, but she handles it so calmly and with such a genuine smile that everyone around her might not even know there was a problem.

“I think she might be more qualified for my position!” he joked but was so obviously happy to have found such a well-qualified candidate.

The responsibilities of the educational leadership consultant position range from financial analyst to corporate trainer, from marketing specialist to entrepreneur, from risk manager to public relations liaison. The position provides a strong foundation to any career field. Our consultants go on to take a variety of different career paths, but they all have one thing in common: an experience they will never forget and a chance to give back to an organization they so deeply love and cherish.

Apply Today TO BE AN ELC! Applications are available at www.alphaphi.org/elc and are due Oct. 12, 2009.

For more information, contact Gwendolyn Hill (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest), program manager of consultants and recruitment, at ghill@alphaphi.org.

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Meet the 2009-10

Educational Leadership Consultant Team

ASHLEY DEAL

BRITTANY FERTIG

EVAN GUTHRIE

Ashley Deal (Theta Upsilon-CSU/Chico) Major: Business Administration and Marketing Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.

As a first year ELC: I am excited to learn about all areas of Alpha Phi and to see the differences between each chapter.

Best Alpha Phi memory: We once tried to research if our chapter house could really be haunted.

After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: move to Sacramento and work in marketing.

No one knows that I secretly: love watching “Law & Order” reruns.

Three words to best describe me are: loyal, enthusiastic and approachable.

Brittany Fertig (Delta Zeta-Maryland) Major: Broadcast Journalism Hometown: Joppa, Md. As a first year ELC: I want to motivate members to be as passionate as I am about Alpha Phi. Best Alpha Phi memory: My chapter made me a scrapbook of my year as president and presented it to me at the end of my term.

After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: be a sport’s sideline reporter or work in public relations for a professional sports franchise.

No one knows that I secretly: live for energy drinks and have a weird obsession for animal print. Actually, everyone knows that. I’m pretty much an open book!

Three words to best describe me are: determined, loving and empathetic.

Evan Guthrie (Omega-Texas) Major: Corporate Communications, Business Foundations Hometown: Cypress, Texas As a first year ELC: I would like to help make Alpha Phi the number one choice for women going through recruitment.

Best Alpha Phi memory: This past year was my first Alpha Phi recruitment experience after working with Panhellenic for two years, and I loved every minute of it.

After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: move back to Austin and begin my career.

MEGAN KEIM

CAITLIN MASSIE

No one knows that I secretly: belt it out singing when I am alone in my car. Honestly, who doesn’t?

Three words to best describe me are: energetic, friendly and enthusiastic.

Megan Keim (Epsilon Gamma-Sacramento State) Major: Business Administration-Finance Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.

As a first year ELC: I am excited to visit different Alpha Phi chapters across North America.

I can’t wait to help them with recruitment and to grow as chapters.

Best Alpha Phi memory: Meeting my Big Sis definitely is one of my favorite memories.

She is one of my best friends and encouraged me to get involved in every aspect of Alpha Phi. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: go to grad school and see where the business world takes me.

No one knows that I secretly: am freaked out by petting zoos.

Three words to best describe me are: outgoing, compassionate and dependable.

Caitlin Massie (Eta Omicron-Virginia Tech) Major: Business Management Hometown: Williamsburg, Va. As a first year ELC: One of my goals is to be a resource, sister and friend to all the women I meet throughout the year, while inspiring them to become the best they can be.

Best Alpha Phi memory: Seeing the look on my mother’s [Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina)] face during initiation when we both realized that we were no longer just mother and daughter - we were sisters!

After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: work towards opening my own company and earning my MBA. No one knows that I secretly: love my hair.

Three words to best describe me are: enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated.

Anne McMurray (Beta-Northwestern) Major: English and American Literature Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. As a first year ELC: I can't wait to meet Phis from every part of the continent.

Best Alpha Phi memory: Freshman year, a friend of mine from high school put me in touch with a good friend of hers from camp. On bid night, I was walking around, not knowing anyone, when I happened to vaguely recognize one of the new members of my pledge class; it was her!

We've been best friends and inseparable ever since.

After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: become an editor in a book publishing company.

No one knows that I secretly: love to shop online - even if I don't buy anything.

Three words to best describe me are: ardent, classy and thoughtful.

On Average, the 2008-09 ELC...

• Collected 27 shirts from chapter events and thank you gifts. • Visited 17 different chapters. • Traveled to 13 different states and/or provinces.

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SECOND YEAR ELCs

ANNE MCMURRAY

ASHLEY WELLE

EMILY BUNCH

COURTNEY MCCALLUM

SAM STAWICKI

Ashley Welle (Gamma Omicron-Drake)

Sam Stawicki (Epsilon Rho-UC/Davis)

Major: Music Business Hometown: Sauk Centre, Minn.

Major: Communications and Sociology Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.

As a first year ELC: I hope to inspire other Alpha Phis to grasp the many opportunities our Fraternity provides us every day.

Best Alpha Phi memory: Celebrating bid day my senior year with 52 amazing new members, a surprise fire truck to welcome everyone and the relief in knowing that we finished recruitment successfully.

After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: live in Chicago while working for a non-profit music organization and perform in local theatre productions in my spare time.

No one knows that I secretly: want to grow up to be just like my parents.

Three words to best describe me are: happy, eclectic and short.

My Favorite travel memory: Working with a chapter that was united and devoted to progressive movement in recruitment. Not only did they move up two positions in recruitment, but they also reminded me of the astounding things Alpha Phi members can do when they come together.

Best Alpha Phi memory: When I was presented to my family freshman year, my mom brought one of her closest friends who is an Alpha Phi. She does not have children, but thinks of me as a daughter. She gave me her pin and asked me to one day pass it to my daughter or a woman I admire.

After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: move back to California and work for New York Life and Stawicki Financial Strategies.

No one knows that I secretly: wish I were a spy or a part of a criminal investigative service – I love the shows “Burn Notice,” “CSI” and “NCIS.” Three words to best describe me are: passionate, genuine and creative.

Emily Bunch (Theta Iota-James Madison) Major: Graphic Design Hometown: Stafford, Va. My Favorite travel memory: I will never forget the many hilarious airport adventures that come along with being an ELC. Best Alpha Phi memory: Spending time with my incredible Alpha Phi family and best friends. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a sister and friend to so many women in my chapter.

After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: pursue a career in fraternity and sorority life or graphic design.

No one knows that I secretly: have to travel with a book. I send books home often so I don’t accumulate too many in my suitcase!

Three words to best describe me are: dedicated, passionate and loyal.

To learn more about this year’s ELCs, visit www.alphaphi.org/elc to read extended profiles.

Courtney McCallum (Beta Gamma-Colorado) Major: Communication Hometown: Glenwood Springs, Colo.

My Favorite travel memory: While on a chapter visit, the recruitment team played the chapter’s favorite song right after preference. The whole chapter had a dance party singing at the top of their lungs. It was amazing!

Best Alpha Phi memory: When my mom, Lee Ann Carpenter McCallum (Psi-South Dakota) surprised me at my initiation.

After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: go to law school.

No one knows that I secretly: travel with a pink blanket.

Three words to best describe me are: passionate, charismatic and fun.

Dear 2008-09 Educational Leadership Consultants, Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, enthusiasm and love for Alpha Phi. Over 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 endeavor.

AOE, The Collegiate Membership Department

• Talked to other ELCs 12 times a week. • Made seven recruitment visits. • Packed seven pairs of shoes. • Spent time in six of the eight regions.

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Photo Courtesy Jim Grillot

Alumna Inducted into Hall of Fame Margaret Kruckemeyer (Omicron-Missouri), RN, MSN, MA, was one of 20 U.S. veterans inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2008. The Hall of Fame recognizes Ohio veterans with honorable military service who have made significant contributions to their community, profession, state and nation.

Margaret is a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army. She is a past national president on the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs Foundation and currently serves as president emeritus of the American Veterans Heritage Center. She is a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS, American Legion and VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She has served on the state board of trustees of the Ohio division of the American Cancer Society® (ACS) and has been instrumental in raising money for the organization.

Margaret was awarded a Veteran’s Integrated Service Network Heart and Hand award in 1998, the ACS St. George Medal of Service in 2005 and the Disabled American Veterans Department of Ohio Outstanding Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Margaret Kruckemeyer Administration Award in 2007.

State Legislature Honors Miss Oklahoma In March, the Oklahoma State Legislature recognized Kelsey Cartwright (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City), Miss Oklahoma 2008, with a resolution in her honor. Kelsey was introduced to the Senate and publicly recognized Kelsey Cartwright as a role model who “represents the state of Oklahoma extremely well.” Since being crowned Miss Oklahoma, Kelsey has traveled around the state and nation promoting her platform to open adoption files in Oklahoma.

Sisters Recognized for Entrepreneurship Gail Cayetano and Stephanie Hansen (both Eta-Boston), founders of Starfish Creative Events (Los Angeles), were chosen as 2008 Best Young Entrepreneurs by the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Founded just three years ago, the events management agency has grown to a successful business with distinguished clients. The sisters’ company also launched Mentoring Matters, a goodwill initiative in which business executives speak to middleschool children about achieving career dreams.

Alumna Honored by Alma Mater Marquette University honored Juliana Furcon Furlong (Eta Mu-Marquette) with a Professional Achievement Award.

Juliana is vice president of office operations at LTD Commodities (Chicago, Ill.), a business-to-business merchandiser. The Juliana Furlong award, part of the Marquette Alumni National Awards, recognizes alumni who have attained distinction as entrepreneurs or professionals in a field outside of communication.

Coach Receives Highest Honors The Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country awarded Boardman High School (Youngstown, Ohio) Coach Denise Roepke Gorski (Beta Omega-Kent State) the Ed Barker award, its highest award. The award Denise Gorski recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to Ohio cross country and track and field. Denise, who has coached at Boardman for 26 years, has led her teams to more than 200 victories and more than 25 county championships. She has received numerous awards for her service.

Sister Named to Forty-Under-40 Jennifer Holsman (Gamma Pi-Arizona State), executive director of operations at Arizona State University’s alumni association, was named to the Phoenix Business Journal’s Forty-Under-40 listing. Jennifer joins the ranks of Phoenix business, community, Jennifer Holsman government and nonprofit leaders who have achieved impressive milestones or significant contributions in their businesses and careers.

Mother-Daughter Build Successful Business LuLu & Luigi (Minneapolis, Minn.) is a highend pet boutique owned and operated by mother-daughter team Karen McChesney Howe (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin/Stout) and Elizabeth Howe Sand (Gamma OmicronDrake). The first of its kind in the Upper Midwest, LuLu & Luigi caters to “discriminating pets and the people who love them®” by offering specialty gifts and accessories for pets. The store received national attention as Pet Product News International’s Best Pet Boutique and Grooming. Visit www.luluandluigi.com for more information.

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Sister Has Winning Design Leeann Brooks McMichael (Delta EtaAdrian) is the creator of a label that will soon be seen nationwide on Jones Soda Co.’s strawberry lime bottles.

Leeann was the winner of a label design contest coLeeann McMichael hosted by Jones Soda and Facebook. Out of more than 7,000 entries, Leeann’s drawing captured the votes of the general public and judges.

Alumna Creates Tools to Empower Joy Meredith (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) is the author of My Last Wishes (Collins, 2007.

0061122947). Written in a gently humorous tone, formatted like a journal and intermingled with personal anecdotes and tips from professionals, the book helps readers attend to their last wishes and plan things that normally fall on Joy Meredith the shoulders of grieving family members.

Joy has also developed Me Mapping, a simple method that helps individuals map, evaluate and transform their lives. To learn more, visit www.joymeredith.com.

Alumna Honors Female Athletes Mary Paczesniak (Beta Upsilon-Oregon State), a graduate of Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, Ore., works to honor the talented female athletes who attended her alma mater – many of whom never received recognition because female athletics was not acknowledged at the time. She hosted an event to honor pre-Title IX female athletes, was instrumental in the creation of the Gallery of Champions to honor the school’s top 50 female athletes, created an Athletes of Honor Mary Paczesniak board and has begun an All-State Dancers board.

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Sister Appointed to Board of Directors Robin Reardon Sanchez (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) was appointed to the board of directors of the Southeast region of Canine Companions for Independence (Orlando, Fla.), a nonprofit organization that provides highly Robin Sanchez trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities.

Robin also serves as the 2009 co-chair of the Tales & Tails Gala, the organization’s largest fundraising event.

Alumna Is Recognized for Service Jane Weaver Sobel (Delta Epsilon-Iowa), president of Operation Homefront North Carolina, was awarded a certificate of appreciation for her role in Boots & Booties, the world’s largest military baby shower. U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey honored Jane in February for her work on the project that supplied 1,000 military mothers with more than $200,000 in gifts and baby supplies. To learn more about Operation Homefront, visit www.operationhomefront.net.

Jane Sobel, right, with U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey

Sister Named to Top 20 Under 40 Monique Auyong Speake (Epsilon UpsilonCSU/Northridge), owner of UPS Store® franchises (San Luis Obispo, Calif.), was a recipient of the San Luis Obispo Tribune’s 2009 Top 20 Under 40 Award. The award honors area Monique Speake residents for their accomplishments, strong commitment to their profession and community service.

Alumna Receives Award of Excellence

Sandi Straetker

Sandi Finkes Straetker (Omicron-Missouri), president and owner of PRiority Public Relations LLC (Mason, Ohio), received a 2008 Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America. The annual Silver Anvil program recognizes and honors the most outstanding public relations programs planned and executed each year throughout the U.S. Sister Serves on IEFT Board Kristin Thorpe Thomas (Epsilon Chi-Cal Poly) was appointed to the board of directors of the Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT).

IEFT is a non-profit grassroots organization that provides quality, affordable secondary education to underserved Kristin Thomas indigenous children in rural Tanzania. As a board member, Kristin works with the organization’s foundation in the United States. Visit www.ieftz.org for more information.

Alumna’s Business Is Recognized Success Trek (Valparaiso, Ind.) founder Theresa Valade (Delta Mu-Purdue) was honored with the state of Indiana’s first Economic Development through Entrepreneurship Award. The award spotlights clients of the Indiana economic Theresa Valade development corporation’s small business development centers. Visit www.success-trek.com to learn more.

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COL Selects Collegiate Representatives The committee on leadership (COL) is charged with creating a slate of women to serve on the International Executive Board (IEB), including the International President. In the process of slating the 2010-2012 IEB, the first order of business was to select two collegiate representatives to serve on the COL. Twenty collegians applied this year, and the COL's alumnae members selected two outstanding young women: Eden Ahrens (Zeta Omicron-Johns Hopkins) and Samantha Shulman (Delta Nu-Maine).

Eden, a history major, currently serves as the vice president of membership recruitment for her chapter. She says she is looking forward to meeting "Alpha Phis from all over the country and playing a role in choosing our Fraternity's next leaders."

Samantha Shulman Samantha is studying political science and pre-medical studies. She is the vice president of membership recruitment for her chapter, as well as a student government vice president. Samantha said "strong, focused leadership is essential to the success of any organization," adding that she is "eager to participate in the process of ensuring the leaders of our Fraternity meet Alpha Phi’s high standards of sisterhood, leadership, intellectual curiosity and service."

Eden and Samantha will immediately join the COL in its work to identify and recruit women interested in serving the Fraternity on the IEB. The COL welcomes the collegiate members!

COL Alumnae Members Carole Salerno (Epsilon Gamma-Sacramento State), chair Bonnie K. Arthur (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) Stacey Grimes Boulmetis (Theta Tau-Rensselaer) Holly Malek Bryk (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) Carol Welles Glotfelter (Delta Pi-Indiana State) Kate Boyle Halfon (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay) Alison Nash (Xi-Toronto) Kim Larsen Watson (Omicron-Missouri)

Eden Ahrens

SMALL WORLD ALUMNAE DISCOVER SHARED AFFILIATION

While on a Grand Circle tour, three women discovered their shared affiliation. Pictured in Croatia are Sylvia Mahon Allgaier (Gamma DeltaKansas), Elaine Dill Davis (Omicron-Missouri) and Marilyn Mutch Hawkins (Lambda-UC/Berkeley).

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Stina Skewes-Cox (Eta Kappa-UC/Irvine), district scheduler for Speaker Nancy Pelosi, invited her little sis Johanna Meyers (Eta Kappa-UC/Irvine) and former classmate Jackie Schumacher (Eta Kappa-UC/Irvine) to President Barack Obama's inauguration. While attending the Western Region's Inaugural Ball the three met Congresswoman Lynn Robinson Woolsey (Sigma-Washington).

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THETA IOTAS CELEBRATE

SISTERS REUNITE

Kansas (Gamma Delta) sisters enjoy a 50th class reunion in October.

Alumnae from James Madison (Theta Iota) enjoy a reunion celebration.

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ALUMNAE REUNITE FOR FOUNDERS’ DAY

Ball State (Delta Rho) alumnae reunited in Indianapolis for a Founders’ Day lunch. Pictured (from left) are Kristine Reidy Cobb, Jennifer Strome Diltz and Valerie Smith Miklozek.

Arizona State (Gamma Pi) sisters from the classes of 1977-81 traveled from across the U.S. to meet in Scottsdale, Ariz., for a reunion. Many had not seen each other in 30 years.

SISTERS ENJOY BRIDAL SHOWER

SISTERS COME TOGETHER

Purdue (Delta Mu) alumnae posed in front of the chapter house while in town to celebrate a sister’s wedding. Pictured (from left) are Sarah Nadolske VanRensburg, Vanessa Heitz Cornell, Kelly O’Connell, Linsey Rosencrans and Heather Muha.

Alumnae of St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) celebrate the bridal shower of sister Irene Lujan.

ALUMNAE CELEBRATE 20 YEARS

ALUMNAE HEAD SOUTH

Iowa (Delta Epsilon) alumnae met in Florida to warm their cold Midwestern toes in the warm sand.

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George Mason (Eta Lambda) alumnae celebrated 20 years of sisterhood. The weekend featured happy hour, attending the Eta Lambda collegiate chapter’s fall initiation and a banquet. The banquet hall was decorated by collegians with past composites and the charter. A special Spirit of our Founders ceremony, a recruitment video and a 20-year reunion slideshow followed dinner.

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Silent Chapter Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Susan Zinn Kemp ('56), April 13, 2008.

Arizona State (Gamma Pi) Elaine Deeb Carty ('70), Jan. 30, 2009.

Pamela L. Weber ('88), March 4, 2009.

Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) Virginia E. Zapf ('93), March 10, 2009.

Boston (Eta) Annalina Sudrabin Bridger ('43), Feb. 12, 2009.

Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron) Nancy Harrington Rowland ('56), Jan. 28, 2009.

Bucknell (Beta Chi) Jean Hughes Reiter ('48), Feb. 27, 2009.

Colorado (Beta Gamma) Patricia Ahern Ellis ('44), Jan. 21, 2009.

Vivian T. Holmes ('78), March 6, 2009.

Helen Vandecar Kohler ('46), Jan. 10, 2009.

Rita Burns Olson ('36), Nov. 2, 2008.

Margaret Comegys Prechtel ('42), Feb. 25, 2009.

Maxine Hinshaw Rackaway ('36), Jan. 27, 2009.

Kathreen Kostelecky Sundgren ('48), Feb. 26, 2009.

Joan Powell Youngblood ('45), March 7, 2009.

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Cornell (Delta) Margaret Richardson Jewett ('37), Jan. 17, 2009.

June Johnson Reynolds ('44), Dec. 28, 2008.

Isabell Noble Woller ('51), Feb. 22, 2009.

Denison (Beta Kappa) Donna Smith Bosshard ('74), March 25, 2008.

DePauw (Gamma) Margaret “Margo” Crandall Gradt ('39), Dec. 24, 2008.

Lois Fassnacht Haber ('46), March 21, 2009.

Martha Taylor Sutton ('59), Jan. 23, 2009.

Drake (Gamma Omicron) Shawndra Beauchamp Turner ('94), March 15, 2009.

Drury (Gamma Gamma) Connie S. Fortner ('76), March 11, 2009.

Idaho (Beta Zeta) B. Jean Ottenheimer Adams ('47), Feb. 24, 2009.

Frances Redmond Fredstrom ('32), March 31, 2009.

Illinois (Beta Alpha) Ella Menzen Harris ('39), Jan. 17, 2009.

Mary-Alice Egan Odling ('71), Dec. 29, 2008.

Indiana (Beta Tau) Cindy Bischof ('83), March 7, 2008.

Marilyn Wheeler Pendergast ('49), March 25, 2009.

Barbara Wildhack Preston ('51), Jan. 17, 2009.

Kansas (Gamma Delta) Janet Ross English ('65), Dec. 27, 2008.

Michigan (Theta) Nancy Birney Roos ('54), Oct. 11, 2008.

Michigan State (Beta Beta) Jane McKinley Fowle ('61), Feb. 4, 2009.

Gloria Newman Pavach ('65), Feb. 22, 2009.

Minnesota (Epsilon) Mary Arveson Burress ('44), Feb. 13, 2009.

Carolyn Eriksen Linner ('43), March 19, 2009.

Marcia Jones Penner ('48), Jan. 24, 2009.

Eleanor Weld Reid ('52), Jan. 29, 2009.

Missouri (Omicron) Rosalie Nieft Castleberry ('42), March 23, 2009.

Ellen Walker Fellin ('75), Jan. 20, 2009.

Nebraska (Nu) Florence Moll Amen ('39), Dec. 9, 2008.

Virginia Amos Manke ('34), Feb. 8, 2009.

Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) R. Duffy Miller ('63), Jan. 24, 2009.

North Dakota (Pi) Frances Schubert Saefke ('43), Jan. 21, 2009.

Northwestern (Beta) Trisha Apte ('04), March 20, 2009.

Mary Fetzer Bryant ('39), Feb. 14, 2009.

Ohio State (Rho) Marilyn Bell Allyn ('51), March 4, 2009.

Emily Everhart Christmas ('36), Jan. 16, 2009.

Oklahoma (Phi) Valeska Buchholz Vicars ('49), Feb. 12, 2009.

Lucille Phelps Warrick ('49), Feb. 26, 2009.

Oregon (Tau) Virginia Hayes Bockmier ('44), Jan. 19, 2009.

Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) Caroline Talbert Verheiden ('48), Sept. 30, 2008.

Rensselaer (Theta Tau) Shirley Chang Divadeenam ('95), Feb. 28, 2009.

San Jose State (Beta Psi) Christie M. Williams (’04), March 3, 2009.

South Dakota (Psi) Eloise Rogers Johnston ('47), Feb. 3, 2009.

Leanore Danielson VonGrossmann ('34), Jan. 28, 2009.

Stanford (Kappa) Frances McInnis Jackson ('42), March 8, 2009.

Syracuse (Alpha) Louise Rockwell Button ('30), March 27, 2009.

Carolyn Little Firth ('40), Dec. 16, 2008.

Jourdaine Ahles Phelon ('49), March 4, 2009.

Texas (Omega) Marjorie Hanna Harmon ('43), March 11, 2009.

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Betty Collins Atwill ('90), April 9, 2009.

UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Carolyn Cox Dyck ('67), Jan. 13, 2009.

Kathrin Bertram Kopac ('45), Jan. 16, 2009.

Mary Holden Meek ('35), Jan. 21, 2009.

UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) Margaret Pomatto Love ('50), Jan. 1, 2009.

UCLA (Beta Delta) Shirley Merrill Butterworth ('42), March 10, 2009.

Ethel Gregory Emmel ('37), March 25, 2009.

Washburn (Upsilon) Theda Brown Gideon ('46), Feb. 24, 2009.

Washington State (Beta Rho) Mary Groulx Smith ('46), March 4, 2008.

West Virginia (Beta Iota) Elisabeth Bierer Burgess ('43), Jan. 26, 2009.

Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Diane Riley Barnes ('63), March 21, 2009.

Carol Shuler Caseria ('60), Feb. 8, 2009.

Bernadine Schmidt Fraser ('58), Jan. 9, 2009.

Wisconsin (Iota) Ruth Ricker Burdick ('35), Dec. 20, 2008.

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BULLETIN BOARD CALLING ALL SNOW BIRDS! Meet Alpha Phi alumnae where you winter. If you spend the cold months in Arizona, Florida or Palm Springs, Calif., let us know. Simply e-mail Susan Weiskittle Barrick (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) at sbarrick@alumnae.alphaphi.org, and she'll let you know about Alpha Phi Foundation get-togethers.

Hope to see you this winter!

SAVE THE DATE Duquesne (Epsilon Iota) celebrates its 40th anniversary on Oct. 9-10, 2010, at the Power Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. A dinner and dance is Oct. 9; breakfast buffet is Oct. 10. The event is open to collegians, alumnae and guests. For more information, contact Cindy Marinelli Alden at cindyalden215@gmail.com or visit http://alphaphireunion.com.

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Congratulations Graduates!

We are extremely proud of you and your accomplishments! As you transition into your alumnae experience, we hope you discover an extended, deeper meaning to our lifelong bond of sisterhood. Remember, no matter where life takes you, you are always a part of the sisterhood of Alpha Phi. Cap and Gown Photo Contest Winner, submitted by Erin King, left, and Allysa Orwig (both Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado).