A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Vol. 122, No. 1 Winter 2010
inside Distinguished Sister Series: Alumna’s Efforts Have Saved Lives Alpha Phi Colonizes at the University of Kentucky Celebrate Alpha Phi at Convention 2010
Your Heart
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First — At Any Age
At 22, this young alumna is the “picture” of health. But just months ago, she had a heart attack.
Message from the International President MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Dear Sisters,
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 Wells Kahangi, Executive Director
Foundation Directors 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
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
Editorial Advisory Board Sheila George Bright Stephanie Hernandez Kathy Feeney Hiemstra Denise Blankenship Joyce Jan Jones Owen Sara Peck Allison Cink Rickels
Alpha Phi Quarterly Staff Editor-in-Chief: Christine Spiegel Marketing and Communications Program Manager: Arden Schuman E-mail: quarterly@alphaphi.org
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Happy New Year! I hope this issue of the Quarterly finds you well, happy and excited for the possibilities that a new year brings. Recently I was reminded that 2010 represents an important milestone for me. It wasn’t my husband anticipating an important wedding anniversary, or my sister teasing me about a big birthday. Instead, it was an Alpha Phi sister enthusiastically informing me that I am about to reach the 25th anniversary of my Alpha Phi initiation. For a moment, it was one of those disturbing little reminders that I am not getting any younger! However, it made me smile to remember that sunny day in Cambridge in January 1985 when I first experienced the Ritual and saw my chapter sisters and the words of our Founders in a totally different light. Sisterhood in Alpha Phi creates so many special memories that we store in our minds and hearts. We draw strength when we remember the moments that bring so much laughter and joy, as well as a feeling of support and inspiration. While Alpha Phi offers many things, the greatest gift of all is friendship. Opportunities for friendship abound in Alpha Phi. Through social networking, it has never been easier to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones in our amazing sisterhood.
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The new year is here. Make it a point to create some new Alpha Phi memories to add to those you hold dear. And may 2010 be your best year ever!
Heart to heart,
Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT) International President
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Correction The Alpha Phi Foundation apologizes to Susan Zabriskie (Theta-Michigan) for misspelling her last name in the Fall 2009 Quarterly.
Contents Women and Heart Disease: Put Yourself First — At Any Age At 22, this young alumna is the “picture” of health. But just months ago, she had a heart attack.......................................................... 2
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Celebrating Founders’ Day .................................... 5 Alumnae Pride......................................................... 6 Alumnae Initiation Offers Special Bond .............. 12 Message from the COL/Regional Conferences.. 13 Distinguished Sister Series Moved by the stories she reported on, this journalist’s efforts have saved more than 1,000 babies.................................................. 14 Convention 2010: Celebrate Alpha Phi................ 16 Foundation............................................................ 18 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute................. 22 Honor Society Inductees....................................... 24
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14 Lynda Hanshaw Photography, www.LyndaHanshaw.com
On Campus........................................................... 26 Extension: Alpha Phi Colonizes at the University of Kentucky..................................... 32 2010 Potential Member Form................................ 33 People.................................................................... 34 Reunions................................................................ 35 Silent Chapter........................................................ 36 Bulletin Board......................................................... 37.
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Megan Johns (Zeta Psi-Dayton) recently celebrated her 22nd birthday and began her career as a researcher at Procter & Gamble. Megan is the “picture” of health: she weighs 120 pounds, regularly works out and is vegan. But just months ago, she had a heart attack. Megan wanted to
Put
Your Heart First — At Any Age
share her story to help sisters realize the significance of recognizing symptoms, staying healthy and raising money for research.
I Had a Heart Attack at 21 Pre-heart Attack Symptoms (usually occurring one week to six months before a heart attack) • unusual fatigue • indigestion • sleep disturbance • anxiety • shortness of breath • pain in shoulder • chest pain blade or upper back
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It happened on the last day of my senior year at the University of Dayton. The next morning I would be graduating with a double major in math and biology. I woke up early to help clean for my roommate’s graduation party and realized I felt a little strange. I thought I was really anxious for the big day, or maybe I had some indigestion. I didn’t feel normal. It felt like I had a stack of
books lying on my chest, and my upper left arm was tingling and heavy. I wasn’t in pain. I wasn’t sweating, and I didn’t have any shortness of breath. I was simply uncomfortable. It was a feeling I had never had before, but I was well aware of the symptoms. Not only have I learned about heart disease and cardiac care from Alpha Phi and the speakers at our Red Dress Galas, but just that semester
(inspired by Alpha Phi) I had also given a presentation on heart disease to my communication class. I spoke about what a heart attack is, what the symptoms are and how to prevent it; I had the symptoms memorized. But for some odd reason, when they happened to me, I refused to admit it. I experienced symptoms for 12 hours total. I went to graduation parties, drove my car, drank wine and laughed with my friends and their families. But I couldn’t forget this odd sensation. I even complained about it to everyone … and while my friends were worried, they all said I was probably stressed or had indigestion. I took a nap to see if that would help. But I woke up and felt exactly the same.
I had no idea what this meant. Was I going to die any minute now? Was this going to happen again? At about 10 p.m., I called my mom to tell her I didn’t feel right. She picked me up, and on the way home we decided to pop into the hospital to make sure everything was alright. Since I was supposed to travel overseas soon, we thought it was a good idea to be sure. I was immediately admitted to the hospital. My mom and I were both assuming everything was fine, so we were in the doctor’s room giggling and laughing. The “pain” had actually gone away while I was in the emergency room, so I was a little embarrassed to even be there since it was no longer a big deal. All of a sudden the doctor and nurse quickly appeared and began asking me questions like “When did this start? What were you doing?” They hooked me up to an EKG, and the doctor said: “You’re not going to your graduation tomorrow. We need to keep you overnight. There was a protein called troponin that was elevated in your blood, indicating that some of your heart muscle cells have died. You have either had a heart attack or you have some sort of viral infection of your pericardium.”
I was immediately terrified. I had no idea what this meant. Was I going to die any minute now? Was this going to happen again? I have never felt that helpless and scared. I spent two nights in the hospital, missed my graduation and cancelled my trip. Since, I have met with four different cardiologists, two nutritionists and many exercise physiologists. I am (and always have been) a very healthy, fit person. I work out at least three times a week, I am vegan (I don’t eat any meat or dairy), I don’t smoke, I do well in school, and heart disease does not run in my family. The best the doctors could come up with was that a random blood clot formed from being on birth control pills. But the reality is we don’t know what caused it, and we probably never will. All I know is I don’t ever want that to happen again — not to me, not to anyone. I am lucky that I am still here. Know Your Body, Don’t Ignore Warning Signs “Megan’s story is certainly uncommon but, unfortunately, not unseen,” says Dr. Martha Gulati (Theta EtaWestern Ontario), Northwestern Memorial Hospital cardiologist and co-author of the American Heart Association’s guidelines on heart disease prevention in women. “Heart disease can affect every age, and the interesting thing we are seeing in clinical practice is the fact that heart attacks and risk factors for heart disease are occurring in younger adults.” According to Dr. Gulati, because of the rise in obesity and diabetes in young adults and teenagers, this younger generation may be the first generation of adults who may not outlive their parents. Inactivity and poor diet are taking their toll on society, she says. They increase the risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and, therefore, heart disease. Those who are average weight or thin may also be at risk, says Dr. Gulati. The toll of eating unhealthy food or a diet deficient in fruits and vegetables can result in increased plaque in your coronary arteries, and ultimately cause
Heart Attack Symptoms Symptoms preceding a heart attack are common in both genders. It appears that more atypical symptoms are seen in women, but still, the majority of women have clear symptoms. • chest pain or discomfort
• pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck or back • feeling weak, lightheaded or faint • pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder • shortness of breath • sweating • shoulder or neck pain • stomach upset or nausea • vomiting • indigestion • unusual fatigue
Foundation’s Heart to Heart Grant Saves North Carolina Screening Program Last year, women’s heart health screenings for teachers in North Carolina’s Chapel HillCarrboro City Schools came to a screeching halt when funding dried up. Enter the Alpha Phi Foundation’s Heart to Heart Grant. The $25,000 grant allows the Women’s Heart Program at the University of North Carolina Hospitals and UNC School of Medicine to continue its free screening process for teachers. “We are excited to partner with Alpha Phi Foundation [through its] Heart to Heart Grant,” says Dr. Paula Miller, Women’s Heart Program director.“If we can teach the teachers about cardiovascular health, then they in turn will teach the students.” The heart screenings – completed by volunteers at no charge for participants – test cholesterol levels, blood pressure, height, weight and other risk factors. Participants receive a pedometer, walking log, tips for healthy living and a results sheet designed to take to a primary care physician. “Because a woman’s risk of dying from a cardiovascular cause is higher than a man’s, educating women and intervening early becomes even more important. Knowing blood pressure and cholesterol numbers – and seeking treatment – can add years to a woman’s life,” says Dr. Miller.
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Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, is associate director of the Center for Women’s Cardiovascular Health at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She is an assistant professor of medicine and preventive medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. She is also the Lawrence E. and Nancy S. Glick Family Distinguished Physician in Women’s Cardiovascular Health. Her exceptional commitment to the study of women and cardiac disease has won her numerous awards and distinctions, including being named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s Top 40 Under 40. Dr. Gulati is passionate about the study of women and heart disease with a specific interest in fitness and prevention. She is a member of numerous advisory boards and societies, and her research has been featured in hundreds of newspapers across the world. She recently was listed on the Marquis 2009 Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who in American Women. Dr. Gulati completed medical school at the University of Toronto, Canada, in 1995, and her internship, residency, and cardiology fellowship at the University of Chicago. She received a master’s in science at the University of Chicago and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. She is board certified in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.
Additional Resources • American Heart Association: www.americanheart.org • National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease: www.womenheart.org • National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: www.nhlbi.nih.gov • Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute: www.heart.nmh.org • Women’s Heart Foundation: www.womensheart.org
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heart disease in the future. Similarly, no matter a person’s weight, if she is inactive, she is at higher risk for heart disease. Even someone who is the ‘picture of health,’ as in Megan’s case, should be screened for risk factors, know her numbers and pay attention to her body. No matter how healthy you are, don’t ignore warning signs (see sidebar). Know your risk factors Traditionally, beginning at age 20, you should be screened for risk factors, and the results should be discussed with your doctor. If lifestyle changes are necessary, he or she can guide you. High blood pressure Normal blood pressure is 120/80 (systolic/diastolic) or lower. If your numbers are high, it is recommended that you decrease salt and fat intake, increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat, stop smoking and remain physically active. Women going through menopause should discuss this and other numbers with your doctors since your body is changing. High cholesterol In general, a woman’s HDL (good) cholesterol should be greater than 50, LDL (bad) cholesterol should be less than 100 and triglycerides should be less than 150. To keep cholesterol under control, it is recommended you eat foods low in saturated fat, food with absolutely no trans fat and low in cholesterol, maintain a healthy weight and exercise. Diabetes Fasting glucose should be under 100 mg/dL. If your glucose is elevated on repeated assessments, you may have glucose intolerance, which makes you at risk for developing diabetes. People with diabetes have twice the risk of heart disease, with women at higher risk than men. A healthy diet and exercise can help prevent and manage diabetes. Being overweight or obese Also a risk factor for diabetes, a waist circumference (measured at your true waist — from belly button and around) of more than 35 inches in women can be dangerous. Commonly seen in people with apple-shaped bodies, doctors call this the metabolic syndrome. Also
to watch is body mass index (BMI); this number should be less than 25. Physical inactivity Inactivity and a low fitness level are risk factors for heart disease as well as other causes of death. The current recommendation is a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week. If you are trying to lose weight because you are overweight or obese, 6o to 90 minutes of daily exercise is recommended. If you are currently sedentary, check with your physician before beginning an exercise program, begin slow and work up to the recommended amount of exercise. Smoking Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in North America. It poses a greater risk to women than men. Ask your physician for help and recommendations. Other factors, such as a family history of heart disease, can also affect your level of risk. In particular, you are at greater risk if a woman in your family had a heart attack or stroke before the age of 65 or a male relative before the age of 55. Put yourself first Although heart disease deaths in American women are declining, the risk of developing heart disease for women is increasing. Currently, one out of three women will develop heart disease. But this number is now approaching one in two, says Dr. Gulati, meaning your lifetime risk of developing heart disease is about the same odds of throwing a coin in the air and calling heads or tails. Heart disease remains the number one killer of women, outnumbering the next six leading causes of death together. “It is for this reason that all women need to care about their hearts and do everything they can to prevent heart disease,” Dr. Gulati says. “No one should miss symptoms or ignore them.” Know your numbers and pay attention to what is normal for you. Most importantly, follow your woman’s intuition — if something does not feel right, go to an emergency room and get it checked out. It could save your life. Please visit www.alphaphi.org for a printable form of questions to bring with you to your next doctor’s appointment.
Alpha Phis Celebrate
Founders’ Day Sisters around the world renewed their own pledges to Alpha Phi Fraternity while celebrating Founders’ Day on Oct. 10. “We had all felt and looked our very solemnest and sworn fidelity as the oath requires.” With these words, the Founders pledged themselves in sisterhood in Syracuse, New York, in 1872. Today, Alpha Phi has blossomed into an international organization positively influencing the lives of tens of thousands of women. It all began with 10 remarkable women whose intelligence, fortitude and great sense of loyalty shaped a Fraternity that continues to create lasting ties.
Alumnae, Collegians Honor Founders Columbus, Ohio, alumnae joined Ohio State (Rho) collegians for a Founders’ Day event at the home of Dale Deubler (Rho-Ohio State). The celebration turned into a spontaneous history lesson when alumna Judy Schnoor (Rho-Ohio State) presented a box of treasures that belonged to her mother, Mary Ann Falls Schnoor (Rho-Ohio State), who served Rho for several years.
We salute the Founders of Alpha Phi:
Clara Bradley Burdette Florence Chidester Lukens Martha Foote Crow Ida Gilbert Houghton Jane Higham Kate Hogoboom Gilbert Elizabeth Hubbell Shults Rena Michaels Atchison Louise Shepard Hancock Clara Sittser Williams
North Carolina Event Benefits Foundation Greenville, N.C., alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day with collegians at the East Carolina (Delta Alpha) chapter house. Nelle Lee Hayes (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) arranged for those attending to make Art for Heart notecards that will be sold in February at the Art Walk in Greenville, with proceeds benefiting the Alpha Phi Foundation.
California Sisters Celebrate More than 125 collegians from Sacramento State (Epsilon Gamma) and UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho) and alumnae from the Sacramento, Calif., area enjoyed a brunch at the El Macero Country Club to celebrate Founders’ Day. A Rose Ceremony and Candle Lighting Ceremony were held to honor the Founders. More than $500 was raised for the Carol Clink Claussen (KappaStanford) Alpha Phi Foundation scholarship through a silent auction and raffle. The 35th anniversary of Epsilon Rho chapter was also celebrated, with the chapter house open for tours.
EO Hosts Open House Executive Office staff members host a Founders’ Day open house for local collegians and alumnae. Pictured with Director of Marketing and Extension Megan Bouche (Epsilon-Minnesota), second from left, and Director of Training, Development and Communications Denise Jung Reens (Epsilon DeltaNorthern Illinois), right, are alumnae Nicole Wilson (Omicron-Missouri), left, and Kathleen Clifford Klaeser (Zeta Alpha-Eastern Illinois), second from right.
Alumnae Enjoy Founders’ Day The San Antonio, Texas, alumnae chapter celebrates Founders’ Day at Oak Hills Country Club.
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Alumnae Pride Canada ONTARIO Ontario South Ivy Connection, Ontario Alumnae helped with the Toronto (Xi) collegiate chapter recruitment. They organized a food drive for the holidays and enjoyed a holiday potluck. Ontario South Ivy Connection Contact: Alexandra Makos (Xi-Toronto) alexandra.makos@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Ontario South Ivy Connection
QUEBEC Quebec The chapter celebrated Founders’ Day with a supper at Bryna Roper’s (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) home. They prepared for their philanthropic event: gatherings socks for a homeless shelter. The next event is a theater night in April. More information is on Facebook. Quebec Contact: Cindy Auger (Eta Chi-Bishop’s) cindyauger@alumnae.alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Quebec Alumnae Chapter
United States ARIZONA Phoenix The chapter announced new incentives to dues-paying members, including special raffles and reduced prices for events. Activities have included a happy hour and Founders’ Day celebration, and events are scheduled every month. The chapter will volunteer at the FBR Open Feb 22-28. Visit the Web site, Facebook or contact the chapter for details.
ONTARIO SOUTH IVY CONNECTION, ONTARIO, CANADA Alumnae enjoy a barbecue lunch during the summer.
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Phoenix Contact: Dana Gragnano Wayne (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) DanaTWayne@yahoo.com www.phoenixalphaphis.com Facebook: Phoenix Alpha Phi Alumnae
ARKANSAS Arkansas The alumnae chapter received its charter in August! Sisters shared collegiate memories at a “Remember When …” luncheon. Members celebrated the chapter’s installation and Founders’ Day with a tea and rose ceremony. They enjoyed a road trip to Hot Springs Village. Alumnae throughout the state are invited to join the chapter. Arkansas Contact: Becky Othold Del Rio (Delta Tau-Louisiana State) bckydelr@sbcglobal.net
CALIFORNIA Silicon Valley Sisters enjoyed cheering on the San Jose Giants baseball team and spa fun via a private mani-pedi party. More than 200 sisters attended a Founders’ Day luncheon, chaired by Kim Cordoni LeGue (Eta Theta-San Francisco State). A women’s leadership coach was keynote speaker. Little Dippers also participated in the festivities. Silicon Valley Contact: Deanna Del Grande (Beta Psi-San Jose State) silicionvalleyphis@yahoo.com www.siliconvalleyphis.org Facebook: Silicon Valley Phis - Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
COLORADO Denver Alumnae enjoyed a potluck at Nancy Scoggins Kuhn’s (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) home. The chapter looks forward to its Feb. 6 Paint Denver Red cocktail party to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Denver Contact: Nancy Scoggins Kuhn (Gamma IotaTexas Tech) president@denverphis.org www.denverphis.com
FLORIDA Daytona Beach The chapter holds two meetings each year: Founders’ Day in October and a second in February. This year’s salad exchange lunch and Founders’ Day ceremony was held at the Ormond Heritage. Those attending contributed a silent auction basket to the local Panhellenic fundraiser. Members plan a road trip to Convention 2010 and hope to visit the two Florida collegiate chapters along the way. Daytona Beach Contact: Linda Lampman (Pi-North Dakota) lindaforeman@bellsouth.net
Jacksonville First Coast Alumnae enjoyed a family cookout hosted by Melanie White Cabiness (Epsilon Phi-NC State). They celebrated Founders’ Day at a local restaurant. Jacksonville First Coast Contact: Kathy Rountree Lechner (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) epictt@aol.com www.geocities.com/jax_alphaphi
BIRMINGHAM / TUSCALOOSA, ALA.
PHOENIX, ARIZ.
Alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day with Alabama (Beta Mu) collegians.
Sisters celebrate Founders’ Day at Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn.
BRITISH COLUMBIA (BETA THETA)
Southeast Florida / Fort Lauderdale Alumnae were invited to share Founders’ Day with Barry (Theta Omega) collegians at their new chapter house. The collegians did a wonderful job with the ceremony. Alumnae also enjoyed a holiday gift exchange. Southeast Florida / Fort Lauderdale Contact: Susie Ferrara Turmes (Beta Tau-Indiana) susieturmes@yahoo.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae of Ft. Lauderdale
Tampa Bay Alumnae enjoyed dinner and a movie at West Shore Plaza. Founders’ Day was celebrated at St. Petersburg Yacht Club with members of Tampa and Sarasota alumnae chapters. Elaine Lodder Brokamp (Gamma Nu-Miami University), Judith BuretaEilers (Gamma Upsilon-Wisconsin/ Milwaukee), Helen Ann Ellis Frobose (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State), Marian Hensley Gomez (Gamma Phi-Florida State) and Barbara Whiteside (Gamma Omicron-Drake) were honored with 50-year pins. Barbara Mills Tuite (BetaNorthwestern) and Susan Meighen Gillett (Beta Nu-Duke) celebrated 65-years of sisterhood. Tampa Bay Contact: Sandy Willis Donelan (Delta Zeta-Maryland) donelas@aol.com www.tbaphi.com Facebook: Tampa Bay Alpha Phi Alumnae
GEORGIA Atlanta Alumnae helped Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) with formal recruitment and were proud to welcome new members. They looked forward to attending Iota Mu’s first Red Dress Gala. Alumnae enjoyed dinners and a holiday party. Atlanta Contact: Mary Paige Edwards (Theta Iota-James Madison)
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ILLINOIS Chicago Western Villages The year kicked off with a couples / bring a friend dinner, where Midwesterners were treated to a Lowcountry stew at the home of Joe and Denise Blankenship Joyce (Omicron-Missouri). Other activities included a Fall into Glam fundraiser at Barb Patten Cunningham’s (Beta Rho-Washington State) home, a How-to of a Holiday Appetizer event and holiday dinner and white elephant book exchange. Chicago Western Villages Contact: Melissa Ferguson Wittenborn (Omicron-Missouri) queenmkbee@email.com www.geocities.com/chicagowesternvillages
Alumnae help with British Columbia (Beta Theta) collegiate chapter recruitment and enjoy two candle passes, Founders’ Day tea and ceremony and meeting the 33 new collegiate members. Congratulations to the Beta Theta chapter on its 80th anniversary. CHICAGO WESTERN VILLAGES, ILL.
KANSAS Greater Kansas City Alumnae kicked off the year with an A-Phiesta at the home of Nonie Barrett Lowry (Eastern Illinois-Zeta Alpha). Several new members were welcomed into the group. The fundraising committee launched a Yankee Candle campaign. Alumnae also celebrated Founders’ Day. Greater Kansas City Contact: Kelli Wilson Daly (Nu-Nebraska) krwdaly@yahoo.com www.kc-aphis.com Facebook: Greater Kansas City Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
Deanna Girardi Tiedt (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois), left, and Wendy Wisniewski Kaye (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) get ready to dig into some Lowcountry stew at the chapter’s kickoff meeting. NORTHWESTERN (BETA)
Wichita Alumnae held a meet and greet at Old Chicago Pasta and Pizza. Roxeanne Kirner Arnel (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) hosted a wine tasting event. Alumnae also enjoyed an ice cream social at the Wichita State (Gamma Xi) chapter house to welcome new collegiate members.
Several Northwestern (Beta) alumnae are proud finishers of the Chicago Half Marathon. The group ran in honor of Trisha Apte (Beta-Northwestern), who passed away in a car accident last year.
DENVER, COLO.
JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST, FLA.
PALM BEACH AND TREASURE COAST, FLA.
Alumnae attend a Founders’ Day event hosted by Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta) collegians.
Alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day.
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Alumnae Pride Wichita Contact: Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) mcweddle@cox.net www.alphaphigammaxi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Wichita, KS
St. Louis Gateway Contact: Jamie Feighery Straka (Eta Lambda-George Mason) jstraka@marykay.com www.gatewayalphaphi.com Facebook: St. Louis Gateway Alpha Phi
LOUISIANA
NEVADA
Southeastern Louisiana
Las Vegas
Events included a tour of local plantations, a sisters’ tea, the chapter’s Founders’ Day celebration at Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge, a tour of the oldest cemetery in New Orleans and a holiday party. Sisters enjoyed monthly Second Friday Except When It’s Not dinners, alternating between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Southeastern Louisiana Contact: Erin Donahoe Druhan (Delta Tau-Louisiana State) EDruhan@aol.com Facebook: Southeastern Louisiana Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
Sin City Phis enjoyed lunch in Townsquare at the Yard House. Phis and their families enjoyed the Tournament of Kings family dinner show; one sister is a cast member. Members collected items to support troops in Iraq. In honor of Founders’ Day, sisters enjoyed tea at the Ritz Carlton at Lake Las Vegas. Alumnae also supported the Southern Utah (Theta Sigma) collegiate chapter. Las Vegas Contact: Audra Hernandez Geving (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) rugrat_dancer@yahoo.com www.sincityphis.net
MASSACHUSETTS
Northern Nevada
Sisters enjoyed the annual Founders’ Day tea at SpecialTeas in Northboro. Other events included mini golf and newsletter stuffing as well as a dinner meeting at Panera Bread. MetroWest Massachusetts Contact: Deborah Travers Abbott (Theta Beta-Bryant) webabbott@hotmail.com
Alumnae enjoyed dessert, drawings and games at the home of Fabienne Henry Hansen (Beta Psi-San Jose State). They celebrated Founders’ Day with a brunch in October. Northern Nevada Contact: Fabienne Henry Hansen (Beta Psi-San Jose State) ms_fabienne@yahoo.com http://nnalphaphi.googlepages.com
MISSOURI
NEW MEXICO
St. Louis Gateway
Albuquerque
MetroWest Massachusetts
Spring chapter events will include a card making workshop, preparing goodie bags for collegians and a fundraiser for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members meet on the 10th of every month; find event details on the chapter Web site.
Barbara Christopher Swenson (Beta MuAlabama) was honored as Featured Phi in the fall newsletter for her outstanding contributions to the chapter. The new ivy circle is led by Libby Erickson (Eta Psi-Eastern Washington).
Albuquerque Contact: Judy Giudice Tull (Omega-Texas) judytull@gmail.com
NEW YORK NYC Metro Sisters enjoyed a summer party, a wine and cheese event and sponsored a jewelry trunk show. They celebrated Founders’ Day at a local eatery. NYC Metro Contact: Melissa Friedman (Eta Theta-San Francisco State) Redny72@aol.com www.nycalphaphi.org Facebook: NYC Metro Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi
NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Alumnae enjoyed an annual pool party hosted by Mary Majcher Poffenbarger (Epsilon DeltaNorthern Illinois). Sisters attended a jewelry party hosted by Michelle Figueras (Theta XiShippensburg) with proceeds benefiting the Alpha Phi Foundation and the Carolinas Medical Center Heart of a Woman program. Charlotte Contact: Stephanie Miller (Theta Xi-Shippensburg) aphistephm@hotmail.com http://charlottealphaphi.tripod.com Facebook: Charlotte Alpha Phi Alumni
Greenville Area In 2010, the focus will be on Alpha Phis who own businesses in the Greenville area. An ivy circle is being formed. East Carolina (Delta Alpha) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in August 2010. Donna Pratt Pritchard (Delta AlphaEast Carolina) is heading the reunion. E-mail alumnaephis@yahoo.com for information.
METROWEST MASSACHUSETTS
WICHITA, KAN.
ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, MO.
Sisters enjoy a get-together in October.
(From left) Kathy Higley Price, Pam Owings Lamar, Ellen Fiedler Estes and Dalene Blanton Peavey (all Gamma Xi-Wichita State) serve during an ice cream social.
Alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day by honoring five 50-year members.
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Greenville Contact: Gail Burton Joyner (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) earmom@yahoo.com
OHIO Ashland Area Ann Hathaway Schar (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) hosted an event to celebrate fall with Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) collegians. The group carved pumpkins and enjoyed home-baked chocolate chip cookies, caramel corn and apple cider and saw new calves and baby kittens on the farm. Ashland Contact: Taryn Gallik Stover (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) tgallik@richnet.net Facebook: Ashland Ohio Area Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
Cincinnati Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day at the home of Denise Perko Smith (Gamma Nu-Miami University). They enjoyed food, desserts, wine and the company of sisters. Gloria Holt Hartman (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh) hosted the annual ornament auction and holiday party. All proceeds from the auction were donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation. Cincinnati Contact: Erin Johnson Shaw (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) eshaw5@cinci.rr.com
Cleveland East Marilyn Gualtier Sanner (Zeta Pi-Case Western Reserve) hosted a potluck dinner. Founders’ Day included a visit to the grave of Founder Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults (Alpha-Syracuse), a rose ceremony and lunch at the Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi) chapter house. Cleveland East Contact: Carina Samuelson Mauck (Eta Gamma-Akron) carinam@sbcglobal.net
Youngstown Area A pottery painting event was held in November. President Patricia Ward Shears (Beta OmicronBowling Green State) attended a luncheon sponsored by the Alpha Phi Foundation. Patty is a Chapter-based Instruction (CBI) facilitator for the Akron (Eta Gamma) and Kent (Beta Omega) collegiate chapters. Youngstown Contact: Patricia Ward Shears (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) PShears@aol.com Facebook: Youngstown Area Alpha Phi Alumnae
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA
Sisters enjoy dinner at Superior Grill. CHARLOTTE, N.C.
OKLAHOMA Greater Tulsa Sisters hosted a Founders’ Day dessert tea at the home of Cheryl Cooper Baber (Delta DeltaOklahoma City). Dorothy Morgan Effron (Beta Chi-Bucknell) will be honored as the chapter’s choice for Panhellenic Woman of the Year in March. Lari Lowe Gulley (Phi-Oklahoma) was recognized for four years of service on the Oklahoma (Phi) house corporation board and Ginnie Netherton Graham (Phi-Oklahoma) for serving as president of the Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic. Other events included a shopping party, potluck dinner, holiday party, casino night and a fundraiser for the Alpha Phi Foundation. This spring, members will volunteer for an American Heart Association Heart Walk and Go Red for Women event. Greater Tulsa Contact: SarahJane Hopkins Mouttet (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) mouttet@sbcglobal.net www.alphaphitulsa.com
Oklahoma City Members enjoyed dinner at Pearl’s seafood restaurant in Oklahoma City and an annual night
During the Founders’ Day luncheon, President Stephanie Miller recognizes Mary Roesch Kerns (Beta Beta-Michigan State) for 65 years of sisterhood and Patricia Fanning Martin (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) for 25 years. LEHIGH VALLEY, PA.
Lory Fraraccio Kenney (Eta Gamma-Akron) and Terri Powell are pictured with Natasha Moore and her daughter Ainsley Moore, who the chapter supported by participation in a Heart Walk.
LAS VEGAS, NEV.
NYC METRO, N.Y.
CINCINNATI, OHIO
Alumnae hold an event to support troops overseas.
Sisters enjoy a wine and cheese event.
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Alumnae Pride at the races at Remington Park Casino and Race Track. Randa Ogletree (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) hosted the holiday party and ornament exchange. A girls’ night out in South Oklahoma City is scheduled for Jan. 26. A matinee movie event in Moore is planned for February, and March 23 is the Alpha Phi Foundation fundraiser and game night. Oklahoma City Contact: Bethany Anderson Brown (Phi-Oklahoma) banders@flash.net Facebook: Oklahoma City Alpha Phi Alumnae Association
OREGON Portland Portland sisters enjoyed a Founders’ Day celebration at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Happy hours were held at the Melting Pot and Rock Bottom Brewery. Upcoming events include a toy drive for children and participation in an American Heart Association Heart Walk in the spring. Portland Contact: Joanne Finamore Godfrey (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay) joannec@easystreet.net http://portlandalphaphi.com
PENNSYLVANIA Greater Philadelphia Events included an annual fall dinner, shopping for a family for the holidays and a holiday party. Sisters put together Care Bear packages in the fall and spring for Villanova (Eta Epsilon) and St. Joseph’s (Theta Theta) collegians. Alumnae attended Eta Epsilon’s annual Red Dress Gala. Greater Philadelphia Contact: Peggy Inskeep Pastva (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) pastvaj@aol.com www.phillyphis.com
Lehigh Valley Alumnae participated in the annual Lehigh Valley American Heart Association Heart Walk to support Natasha Jack Moore’s (Theta XiShippensburg) 5-year-old daughter, Ainsley, who was born with a congenital heart defect. Sisters plan to make this an annual event. Lehigh Valley Contact: Terri Powell (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) tpowell@ptd.net Facebook: Lehigh Valley Alpha Phi Alumnae Group
PHILADELPHIA Greater Philadelphia Ivy Connection Sisters volunteered during Philadelphia Cares Day and participated in the Philadelphia American Heart Association Heart Walk. Sisters also gathered for the chapter’s fall meeting and book club. Greater Philadelphia Ivy Connection Contact: Valene Chance (Theta Theta-St. Joseph’s) Valene.Chance@gmail.com www.phillyivyconnection.org Facebook: Greater Philadelphia Ivy Connection
TEXAS Dallas and Suburban Foundation Executive Director Emily Ellison Lamb (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) was a special guest speaker at the chapter’s Founders’ Day luncheon. Marla Rains Drake (Phi-Oklahoma) received the Silver Award and Amy Latham (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) received the Bordeaux Award — both awards for service. Other events included an A-Phiesta meeting and mother/ daughter dessert. A Texas Hold-Em fundraising event is planned for Jan. 29; contact Erin Cavin Partlow (Epsilon Chi-Cal Poly) at erinpartlow@gmail.com for details.
GREATER TULSA, OKLA.
GREATER PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day.
Alumnae enjoy a trip to New York City.
Dallas and Suburban Contact: Heather Bastin Guild (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) heather@heatherguild.com www.alphaphidallas.org
Fort Worth Activities included an officers’ retreat, attending a Fort Worth Cats baseball game and a jewelry party to support philanthropic activities. Alumnae and North Texas (Gamma Eta) collegians celebrated Founders’ Day with at a luncheon at Reata restaurant in Fort Worth. Congratulations to 50-year members Gloria Wakefield Dunson (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) and Sara Callaway Williams (Omega-Texas). Fort Worth Contact: Lelynne Waltman-Knight (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) lelynn@prodigy.net www.fortworthalphaphi.com Facebook: Fort Worth Alpha Phi
San Antonio Barbara Derrick Brinkman (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) hosted a Hawaiian luau-themed open house. During a Founders’ Day celebration at Oak Hills Country Club, Carolyn Alley (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) celebrated 25 years of sisterhood, and Charlotte Wigzell Logan (Omega-Texas) celebrated 66 years of sisterhood. Alumnae congratulate St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) on 12 new members welcomed during recruitment. San Antonio Contact: Heather Canales (Iota Beta-St. Mary’s) sanantoniophis@yahoo.com www.sanantoniophis.com
GREATER PHILADELPHIA IVY CONNECTION, PA. Sisters enjoy an annual open house at the Manayunk Brewery.
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NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTERS
Hampton Roads Ivy Connection
Congratulations to the following chapters for recently receiving their charters!
The ivy connection celebrated Founders’ Day with Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) collegians and the Peninsula alumnae chapter. More than 50 sisters attended. HRIC will host an annual fundraiser in February at Hi-Ho Silver in Newport News. Proceeds will benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Hampton Roads Ivy Connection Contact: Alexis Vellines (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) artbylexy@yahoo.com http://hrivyconnection.weebly.com
Northern Virginia Activities included spring and fall buffets, member recognitions, a Founders’ Day luncheon and annual ornament exchange. The chapter was recognized with awards during the 2009 Southeast Regional Conference, including an Excellence in External Operations award, Advisory Board of the Year award and Chapter Advisor of the Year award to George Mason (Eta Lambda) Advisor Jackee Schools (Eta Lambda-George Mason). Northern Virginia Contact: Kim Brown Brannon (Gamma Rho-Penn State) kimbrown@alumnae.alphaphi.org www.alphaphi-va.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae of Northern Virginia
Arkansas Alumnae Chapter Chartered: Aug. 25, 2009 Chapter President: Becky Othold Del Rio (Delta Tau-Louisiana State) E-mail: bckydelr@sbcglobal.net North Tarrant County (Texas) Alumnae Chapter Chartered: Oct. 13, 2009 Chapter President: Donna Marshall (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce) E-mail: donnamarshall3@verizon.net
Chapter President Lelynne Waltman-Knight poses with 50-year member Gloria Dunson and her daughter Kathryn Dunson Wicker (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) during a Founders’ Day luncheon. NORTH TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters are forming in the following areas:
Canada Ottawa-Gatineau Florida Pensacola/Panama City Area Georgia Savannah Iowa Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Kentucky Lexington Michigan Detroit Ivy Connection Missouri Columbia, Columbia Ivy Connection North Carolina Asheville Oklahoma Edmond Texas League City/Bay Area
Donna Garrett Marshall (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce) hosts a kick-off event for the new chapter. The chapter encompasses the cities of Colleyville, Keller, Southlake and Grapevine. HAMPTON ROADS IVY CONNECTION, VA.
Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters are revitalizing in the following areas:
New Jersey Central New Jersey Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Utah Salt Lake City 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.
Allison Dolan (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport), Debby Parock Clotfelter (Chi-Montana) and Alexis Vellines (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) pose during a Founders’ Day celebration.
Missing alumnae
Do you have information about a missing alumna? Visit www.alphaphi.org/alumae/ missingalumnae to help us locate “lost” alumnae.
DALLAS AND SUBURBAN, TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day.
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Alumnae Initiation Offers Special Bond Alpha Phi understands how instrumental and supportive mothers can be for daughters during their collegiate years and strives to provide a lifetime of experiences for mothers and daughters to cherish. We invite you to learn more about making Alpha Phi a part of your relationship with your mother. Alumnae initiation allows women who chose not to take advantage of sorority membership as collegians, did not have the opportunity at their colleges or did not attend college an occasion to join Alpha Phi. Information about the alumnae initiation process can be found online at www.alphaphi.org/ alumnae/initiate.html.
Please note that mothers cannot be initiated members of any other National Panhellenic Conference group nor currently meet the qualifications for collegiate chapter membership.
For more information, please contact Paige Stallings (Gamma-DePauw) at pstallings@alphaphi.org.
My mom has always been a friend to me in addition to my mother, but being able to share the bond of Alpha Phi is another way to tell my mom how much I love her. Lisa Castelletti (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland)
It touched my heart so deeply to be invited to join a part of [my daughter’s] college experience. Mona Sappenfield (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), initiated at Alabama (Beta Mu)
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We go through life initiating our daughters into all kinds of things from young women to mothers; it seems this will be something very unique in that she initiated me this time. Keil Allyn Cadieux (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), initiated at Oklahoma (Phi)
Message from the COL
COL Prepares to Choose Slate
T
he Committee on Leadership (COL) is responsible for slating the International Executive Board (IEB) each biennium. It is their duty and responsibility to ensure that the process of selecting the next IEB is fair and equitable and that all qualified members are given equal consideration. This biennium, the COL utilized new and different strategies to encourage experienced women to apply. In order to guarantee diversity in compilation, a Skills, Attributes and Knowledge medium was used to characterize areas of expertise, positive attributes and qualities desired in board directors. This will allow the COL to more accurately and thoroughly evaluate candidates to ensure that Alpha Phi elects an IEB with a balanced set of skills who are prepared to work cohesively to handle
any challenge the Fraternity may face. In the coming months, the COL will be busy evaluating candidates in order to complete the IEB slate. Members will review applications, contact references, gather feedback from the membership and conduct phone interviews. There are a number of amazing women to consider, and the COL would like to thank sisters for their help! Please do not hesitate to contact the COL with any questions or concerns at COL@alphaphi.org. Loyally, Samantha Rose Shulman (Delta Nu-Maine) COL collegiate representative, on behalf of the 2008-10 COL
2009-10 Timeline
By Jan. 7, 2010
Pool of candidates announced
By April 7, 2010
Slate announced
Elections at Convention
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Regional Conferences 2009-10
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egional Conferences develop leadership skills and enhance relationships with area Alpha Phis. Held each year, collegiate chapter officers and their advisors attend these grassroots meetings to network, share and learn from one another, regional team members, International Executive Board and Foundation representatives and staff.
*The Northeast region hosted their Regional Conference Nov. 13-15, 2009. Look for a report about this and all Regional Conferences in the Summer 2010 Quarterly.
Regional Conferences are held in your area every winter to train new collegiate officers and chapter advisors. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!
Details about the conference in your area are listed below.
Pacific Northwest Feb. 26-28, 2010 Renaissance Seattle Seattle, Wash.
Interested in volunteering to help develop Regional Conference programming? Want additional information on 2009-10 Regional Conferences? Contact Denise Jung Reens (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) at 847.316.8921 or dreens@alphaphi.org.
Combined North Central Midwest and South Central
Mid-Atlantic
Jan. 22-24, 2010 Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center Chesterfield, Mo.
Feb. 19-21, 2010 Renaissance Philadelphia Hotel Airport Philadelphia, Pa.
Upper Midwest Feb. 5-7, 2010 Park Inn Toledo Toledo, Ohio
Southwest Feb. 19-21, 2010 Radisson at LAX Los Angeles, Calif.
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Alumna’s Efforts
Have Saved Lives By Krisanne Ryther (Delta Epsilon-Iowa)
When a woman believes killing her baby or leaving it for dead is her only option, it gives me passion to push forward.
Distinguished Sister Series Our Distinguished Sister Series recognizes alumnae and collegians who are distinguished in their careers, on campus and/or in their communities. Look for additional profiles in upcoming issues of the magazine. If you know a distinguished alumna or collegian who you think should be featured, send her name, affiliation, details and contact information to quarterly@alphaphi.org.
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Lynda Hanshaw Photography, www.LyndaHanshaw.com
Jodi Brooks (Iota-Wisconsin), an Emmy Award-winning reporter at CBS4 News in Denver, Colo., gave birth to her first child in April 2008: a daughter named Olivia. However, Olivia isn’t the only child Jodi has given a chance at life; that number is somewhere around 1,500 — and counting. As a veteran television broadcast journalist, Jodi had seen her share of cases where infants had been left for dead and even murdered. It began with her first job at WAOW-TV in Wausau, Wis., when she covered a case of a baby found dead in a backpack in a garage. The backpack belonged to a senior in high school. The case hit home for Jodi. “She had an older sister who was in college at Wisconsin, where I went, and she was home on spring break when she found the backpack,” says Jodi. “I was only a couple of years older than they were, so I understood she didn’t want her parents to know she was having sex or that she was pregnant — I related to that girl.” Then in 1998, Jodi covered a case in Mobile, Ala., for WPMI-TV where a young woman was convicted of drowning her infant baby in a toilet. Jodi asked herself “How can these girls feel like this is their only option?”
In November 1998, Jodi’s efforts were rewarded when A Secret Safe Place for Newborns was launched in Mobile. The program allows a woman to bring her healthy baby, within 72 hours of birth, to a designated hospital. Hospitals provide medical attention and care in a safe environment until the child can be placed with a new family. The mother can remain anonymous, and the program guarantees no criminal charges will be filed as long as the baby is not harmed. On Christmas Eve, just two months after the program’s inception, Jodi received a phone call in the newsroom from one of the local hospitals. They said they had just received a baby — the first baby saved because of the program. “I anchored the news, and then I went to the hospital,” says Jodi. “The district attorney was there, and we met the little baby. The nurses called him Saint Nick.”
Creating a safe place Jodi was moved to lead a brigade of other community members to form a coalition. They came together with a common goal: to find a way to save these babies as well as prevent a life of regret for the birth mothers. The group’s idea was to give mothers, or parents, the option to drop off their unwanted babies at hospitals, clinics, fire stations, or any other safe haven without being prosecuted. The effort faced roadblocks because of a lack of publicity and money, but the response from the community was overwhelming. Jodi teamed with District Attorney John Tyson (Mobile, Ala.), and gained support from local hospitals. She also found unexpected encouragement. A printer, for example, provided 10,000 free brochures while showing Jodi a picture of his five children: “I love what you’re doing,” he said.
The movement grows Local law makers heard the story and worked to make a state law to enforce the program. Alabama became the first state to pass such a law, “The Jodi Brooks Law.” That was just the beginning. “One baby would be found in a dumpster in Phoenix and there would be another tragedy in New Jersey,” says Jodi. “People would Google [these incidents], and my name would start popping up.” Jodi’s phone did not stop ringing. People from across the country were interested in forming similar programs in their communities and their states. Jodi extended her reach by instructing groups how to contact local and state organizations, legislators and the media to get them involved and on board.
Today, every state in the union has a safe haven law and is part of what is now called the National Safe Haven Alliance. Getting the word out Jodi says getting people to take notice and take action was in great part due to the voice she developed as an Alpha Phi. She credits sisters from different backgrounds for exposing her to different opinions and even helping her express herself. “When I had a message, they listened. When they had messages, I listened,” says Jodi. “We all found power in our voices.” While her voice has helped the safe haven law prosper, there is still work to be done. Every state has its own nonprofit organization that works tirelessly to promote the Safe Haven Alliance. But Jodi hopes to get the word out in as many outlets as possible to hit every demographic and reduce infant deaths. Most recently, Jodi is in discussions about a television movie based on her efforts. “It is important to keep this conversation going,” says Jodi. “If there is one thing I’ve learned, it is that the girl who needs this law six months down the road is not listening to us today.” “When a woman believes killing her baby or leaving it for dead is her only option,” says Jodi. “it gives me passion to push forward.” To learn more about the Safe Haven Alliance, visit www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org. For more information on Jodi, visit http://cbs4denver.com/bios.
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68TH Biennial Convention July 7-11, 2010 Doral Golf Resort and Spa Miami, Fla.
Photos courtesy Doral Golf Resort and Spa, A Marriott Resort
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Registration Deadlines
Meet Us in Miami ... Come Celebrate Alpha Phi! A dynamic international city, a sophisticated urban resort, a laid back tropical paradise — this is Miami. This is where Alpha Phis from across the U.S. and Canada will come together July 7-11, 2010, to CELEBRATE ALPHA PHI. This is where friendships will be renewed, and new friendships will be formed. This is where networks will be created and ideas and learning shared. This is where the future of the Fraternity will be determined. Meet us in Miami ... Come Celebrate Alpha Phi! The Hotel Like Alpha Phi, the Doral Golf Resort and Spa is rich in history and tradition. It is one of the nation’s premier golf, spa, tennis and family resorts. Situated on 650 tropical acres, it is minutes away from the excitement of Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and South Beach. Visit www.doralresort.com and check out all the Doral can provide to guests of all ages. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who may attend Convention? All members, their families and friends are invited! Those eligible to vote during Convention include collegiate chapter presidents (collegiate chapter delegates), chapter advisors, alumnae chapter
Tentative Schedule Wednesday, July 7, 2010: Registration Opens Welcome Dinner Thursday, July 8, 2010: Keynote Speaker Initiation Friday, July 9, 2010: Foundation Celebration Saturday, July 10, 2010: Service of Remembrance Individual Alumnae Awards Chapter Awards Candlelight Banquet
presidents (alumnae chapter delegates), International Executive Board directors, Foundation Board directors, National Panhellenic Conference delegate and two representatives from each of Alpha Phi’s eight regional teams. Q: What is the registration deadline? Registration materials and additional information are available at www.alphaphi.org/events. The early bird registration deadline is March 15, 2010. Q: How much does it cost to attend? The all-inclusive Convention early bird package is $1,025. It includes attendee’s registration fee, four room nights, taxes and tariffs, housekeeping gratuities, roundtrip airport transfers, four continental breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners, meal taxes and gratuities (based on double-occupancy). Package does not include airfare. A special weekend rate of $750 is
Completed registration materials and payments must be processed no later than the deadline dates in order to avoid incurring late registration penalties: Early Bird Rate: March 15, 2010 Standard Rate: May 14, 2010 Late Registration: June 7, 2010
also available. Please visit www.alphaphi.org for details and a la carte pricing. Q: How do I make flight arrangements? Due to the heavy travel and convention season during the summer and holiday weekend, flight arrangements must be secured early and finalized by May 3, 2010. The resort is accessible from the Miami International Airport. Contact Canyon Creek Travel, Alpha Phi International’s official travel agent, at 800.952.1998 to make your flight arrangements. Flying into another airport will require authorization from Alpha Phi International. Ground transportation instructions will be made available in Convention 2010 materials posted at www.alphaphi.org. Q: Will there be any time to sightsee? Convention is always a busy time for delegates. Alpha Phi International recommends you travel early or extend your stay after Convention to take advantage of all there is to see and do nearby. If you book through Alpha Phi, you can secure our low room rates. (See sidebar for things to do in Miami.) Watch for additional Convention information in future issues of the Quarterly, at www.alphaphi.org/events and on our social media sites.
The Lure of Miami • Sparkling Biscayne Bay • World famous Art Deco District • White sand beaches • Trend-setting shops and factory outlet centers
• Museums, the Seaquarium • The Botanical Gardens and the Zoo • The Florida Everglades and Everglades National Park
• Naturalist-led eco-adventures • Sea turtle release programs • Wreck diving • Snorkling
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Foundation
500 Donors + $1 Million Heartfelt Impact In 2007, a movement began: two women made their way across North America, meeting with Alpha Phi’s youngest alumnae… “The meetings are amazing. I get to update young professionals just like me about Alpha Phi and how to make an impact with a charitable gift to the Foundation,” says Erin Leahey (Omicron-Missouri), GOLD development officer. Just two years later, more than 500 young alumnae have joined GOLD — Graduates of the Last Decade — and the group has grown to include Alpha Phi’s most philanthropic alumnae “under 40.” Together, they are making an incredible impact on Alpha Phi women by donating more than $1 million to the Foundation. “Through GOLD, we’ve met with more than 1,000 young alumnae face-to-face. We show them there is a way to stay connected to Alpha Phi in a meaningful way after graduation,” says Lauren Vandeveer (Delta Rho-Ball State), GOLD development officer. The Foundation — and the hundreds of women who benefit from its programs — thanks the following donors who joined GOLD between Oct. 30, 2008, and Oct. 16, 2009:
Adrian (Delta Eta)
Bentley (Zeta Rho)
Akron (Eta Gamma)
Boston (Eta)
Alissa Rudy
Megan E. Brown Francesca “Frankie” M. Coven Jenna M. Wagner
Appalachian State (Theta Nu)
Melissa L. Deere Mary F. Dietzel Hannah Deaton Kusher Taylor L. York Arizona (Beta Epsilon)
Alice Armstrong Gretchen H. Bender Audrey S. Cordell Arizona State (Gamma Pi)
Ruth F. Alesci Nicole E. Linderman Alexis D. Mussi Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)
Patricia A. Contreras Leslie Stoll Slaven
Rose Dello Russo
Molly T. Johnson Alyson Z. Lowell Elizabeth A. Smiley Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron)
Maria D. Scaperato
Butler (Epsilon Beta)
Lindsay E. Barteld Jennifer A. Gerike Amberly M. Jaquess Allison Hegarty Marlow Kristin J. Roberts
Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi)
Sarah J. Care Rebecca M. Medina
Chapman (Eta Upsilon)
Kristina M. Eckert Sandra Paolone Bertola Ryann Carissimo hristopher Newport C (Theta Phi)
Jennifer A. Barton
Amanda Godio Becker Nora Durand
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Laurel M. Harbridge Laura E. Keene Erin M. Spry Michelle A. Wolfman Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta)
Katherine Wissink
Cornell (Delta)
Robin Biderman Ashleigh E. Davis Kristine E. Defiglio Melanie M. Pope Sarah A. Sakson
CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)
Nicole T. Sarber Christina Stein Lisa M. Westhafer
CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon)
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Jillian N. Barr Allison L. Grogan Christine Szillat Messerschmidt Tracie Greco Miner Mary Kathryn Hancock Starkey Stacy L. Wells Duquesne (Epsilon Iota)
Brooke L. Andreas Cory G. Clement Stephanie L. Fischbeck East Carolina (Delta Alpha)
Katie P. Gray Rachel L. Matthews Kristina M. Oriolo Eastern Washington (Eta Psi)
Carolyn LeBaugh Gregg Shaina L. Olds Elmhurst (Zeta Xi)
Katie DiCicco Christina M. Pavlow Florida Tech (Theta Zeta)
Valerie E. Hernandez Ashley N. Saxon Kristin N. White Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma)
Samantha A. Basuk Polly K. Janz Jennifer Bergman Webb George Mason (Eta Lambda)
Erin L. Berry
George Washington (Iota Iota)
Jennifer E. MacDonald
Samantha Siegel Leslie F. Vaeth
Dayton (Zeta Psi)
Hofstra (Theta Mu)
Jacqueline Lanning Catherine Murphy O’Brien DePaul (Iota Eta)
Nicole A. Menendez
Barry (Theta Omega)
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Colorado (Beta Gamma)
DePauw (Gamma)
Janine Taormina
Illinois (Beta Alpha)
Katherine Parsons Chandler Megan E. Flaherty Stephanie M. Haines Tara S. Majeed
Illinois State (Zeta Tau)
Carol Lindamood Harlow Indiana (Beta Tau)
Kara Yagley Baker Audrey Hargis Brown Tara A. Fuda Margaret “Maggie” S. McClellan Alayna Alvis Zimmerman Iowa (Delta Epsilon)
Amy Kise Cassiday
James Madison (Theta Iota)
Kate E. Ardolino Julie A. Dunne Catherine Schafer McKay Taylor R. Vaughn Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron)
Alison B. Goodrich Nadezhda Mouzykina Julia C. Pilcer Catherine Clark-Reimer Melissa J. Sia Kent State (Beta Omega)
Miami University (Gamma Nu)
Kristen M. Barlag Amanda Minchin Carter Kimberly Jaquith Hill Lauren Saul Smith Kimberly Stefancik Elizabeth “Libby” Schultz Yeargin Elizabeth M. Widen Michigan State (Beta Beta)
Amanda L. Kaatz Darci A. Bryan
Minnesota (Epsilon)
Sarah K. Kastenholz Kate Each Queeney
Missouri (Omicron)
Elizabeth (Liz) Grimm Justina L. Judy MIT (Zeta Phi)
Anita E. Beck Karen E. Hunter Anya Hawrylchak Kattef Jamie L. Warburton Alexis JiangWei Zhu
Meredith K. Jones Becky M. Steiner
Montana (Chi)
Lafayette (Eta Sigma)
NC State (Epsilon Phi)
Kristine L. Kath
Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta)
Lisa M. Beth Katherine D. Dominesey Holland A. Schoenke Autumn Moody Springfield Anne Marie C. Twining Alana Williams Kirby L. Wetzel Marquette (Eta Mu)
Elizabeth A. Ranft Maura Benson Schaefer Anne Marie C. Twining
Maryland (Delta Zeta)
Maggie R. McGuire
Sabrina R. Owen
Lauren K. Griffin Erin Hagen Mathias Sarah Devereaux Stelmok Nebraska (Nu)
Kristin Wismer Voos Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi)
Molly R. Lungrin Megan T. Tooley
New Hampshire (Eta Alpha)
Michelle K. Barry Ashley A. Birolini Ashley E. Cakounes Stephanie A. Kane North Texas (Gamma Eta)
Jennifer K. Smith Diana Marrero Vargas
Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma)
Rochester (Theta Kappa)
Stephanie Mola
Victoria A. Lincoln Lisa A. Schiff
Northern Illinois (Epsilon Delta)
Sacramento State (Epsilon Gamma)
Abby R. Kwayzer
Northwestern (Beta)
Miriam Myers
Ohio State (Rho)
San Diego (Eta Rho)
Tammy M. Karakasis
Jennifer L. Boos Andrea C. Pinnick
Oklahoma City (Delta Delta)
Audra Hernandez Geving McCallann O. Glenn Oregon (Tau)
Andrea Reedy Gorman Kristina I. Nunez
San Diego State (Gamma Alpha)
Brandie R. Baranowski Amanda L. Scott San Francisco State (Eta Theta)
Nicole Diamond Kirsten A. Giglione Ricarla L. Varela
Oregon State (Beta Upsilon)
Julie M. Clark Megan Riegler
Pennsylvania (Eta Iota)
Renuka Chintapalli Stephanie Ihnow Kelly Tek Taylor Terkel
San Jose State (Beta Psi)
Lisa Cordoni Matherly Michelle M. Narain Santa Clara (Zeta Gamma)
Natalie Cummins Jessica A. Frank Dawn Golbranson Renee L. Polk Catherine M. Reedy Bridget K. Starkey
Pepperdine (Iota Alpha)
Taryn Townsend Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta)
Sarah J. Bousman Marni Wood Broom Robin P. Francis Catherine R. Sullivan
Seton Hall (Eta Eta)
Natalie Mera
Purdue (Delta Mu)
Diana S. Kolettis Amanda M. Leonard Lauren Healy Beth McKeon Lindsey W. Woodhull
Caroline C. Clayton Elizabeth Stevens Deaton
Syracuse (Alpha)
Meghan Exley Zamborsky
UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi)
Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta)
Stephanie R. Griffing Lindsay L. Lovett
Lara Ogrizovich Cline
Katherine Raley Stephens Texas State (Zeta Kappa)
Crystal D. Bulla Lori Landry Hogue Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)
Callie Gerald Burns Jennifer Liles Cawlfield Amanda S. Huggins Melanie Fore Maes Angie M. Parker Brandi Stelter Wallace Toronto (Xi)
Taleah Clark Alexandra Makos Eleni Makos Alison R. Nash Christine V. Pinto UC/Berkeley (Lambda)
Teresa J. Mitchell Angelica Peulicke Simmons
UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho)
UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)
Lindsey Bristol Barr
Sarah J. Castillo Wendy M. Hillis Rebecca S. Silberman Danielle R. Zotter
Jennifer Baughan Mertus
Southern Illinois (Epsilon Xi)
Southern Utah (Theta Sigma)
UCLA (Beta Delta)
Texas A&M (Epsilon Omega)
Lisa Drury Hoeck Stephanie Hooker Murphy Marla E. Moresi-Valdes
Carolyn F. Kinnunen Jennifer R. Passig
Nicole A. Poplawsky
Abigail “Abby” N. Basalyga Andrea M. Choquette Melissa Mikalajunas Maloney Ashley N. Ricketson Lori E. Welch
Shippensburg (Theta Xi)
Misty Milburn Wilson
Rhode Island (Iota Delta)
Richmond (Eta Pi)
Erica A. Eisenlauer Rachel Weidner Ford Katherine Jennings Herold
Texas (Omega)
Holly G. Barajas Mona A. Baset Evelyn Y. Cheng Nicole J. Ford Beverly L. Hirschberg Ronnie T. Mompellier
UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta)
Lynn Bjerklie Chock
University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma)
USC (Beta Pi)
Rona S. Smith Kaitlin M. Svatos Abbie S. Wazlawek Villanova (Eta Epsilon)
Pareen A. Patel Sabina Roaldset
Virginia (Zeta Iota)
Leigh E. Lybrand Lara McCauley Newman Jennifer Allen Wassum
GOLD Donor
Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron)
(Beta Tau-Indiana)
Jennifer Stein Storck Colleen M. Whalen Washington (Sigma)
Tiffany P. Reek Mary Reilly Tait
Washington State (Beta Rho)
Jessica N. Collier Jennifer K. Culbert Heather Stenstrom Doran Leslie L. Tweedle Emily M. Wicks West Chester (Epsilon Kappa)
Aimee Gebert
Western Michigan (Delta Theta)
Rochelle Gores Fredston Korissa S. Kramer Western Ontario (Theta Eta)
Lindsay Blair Holder Wichita State (Gamma Xi)
Want to know when GOLD will visit a city near you? E-mail Lauren at lvandeveer@alphaphi.org.
Tanya Scheer Deiter Angela “Angie” M. Gibbs Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta)
Christine H. Carlile Amanda Chiu Elizabeth E. Chow Christine Heath William Woods (Delta Chi)
Sara C. Mayer
Wisconsin (Iota)
Colleen Fossum Kurth Kirstin E. Leih Wisconsin/LaCrosse (Delta Kappa)
Susanna “Anna” Ritacca Fishlove Dawn M. Widas
Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma)
Sara Garay Euclide
Audrey Hargis Brown I met some of my best friends in Alpha Phi. I also had the opportunity to practice my leadership skills and foster relationships in a setting that was safe, inviting and comfortable. My fondest memories of college are of Alpha Phi. And, while I often think back to these aspects of my experience with Alpha Phi, there is one experience that stands out more to me than anything else: Alpha Phi educated me on the effects of heart disease in women, a cause that I have become deeply passionate about. Heart health is important to me because of my family history. Almost every female in my family has a form of heart disease, and the men in my family… well, if I wrote about them, I would fill up five pages. When Alpha Phi first introduced me to the Foundation and its work with heart health, I didn’t know about my family’s history. I was given the platform and the information to start the conversation with my family, especially my mom, about heart disease, women and how symptoms are different based on gender. Shortly after I joined Alpha Phi, my mother was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse, a form of heart disease, which I now have as well. Because of the knowledge we already had from Alpha Phi, my mother and I were already working together to lead heart healthy lives — something I think neither of us could have done alone. I choose to be a part of the Foundation’s GOLD program because of my love for Alpha Phi, but also because of my mom. It allows me to support a cause that I am so passionate about and that is so close to my own heart.
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Foundation From the Archives
Procession of the Years The Changing Fashion of Alpha Phi By Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate)
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n 1922, Alpha Phi members gathered to mark the Fraternity’s 50th anniversary. The highlight of the celebration was the “Procession of the Years,” in which 50 sisters — representing each graduating class from 1872 to 1922 — marched in procession, carrying lighted candles and wearing their graduation dresses. Alpha Phi’s changing fashions are preserved in the photographs housed in the Alpha Phi archives. Not only do the precious images reveal transformations in fashion over the Fraternity’s first 50 years, they also tell the story of the transformation of the American woman herself.
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Amelia Bloomer, 1851 Illustration, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division Amelia Bloomer became famous for advocating the wearing of the trouser-like garments that would bear her name. The Syracuse (Alpha) chapter minutes record the sisters’ discussion of bloomers — a revolutionary form of dress that attempted to provide a liberating alternative to the tight corsets, bustles and layers of petticoats of the Victorian Age. Founder Louise Shepard Hancock (AlphaSyracuse) included a reference to bloomers in an 1873 essay, declaring that “the coming man will be a woman!” Louise wrote,“She will no longer be confined to wearing dresses and other little articles of the feminine toilet, but will dash out in bloomers … She will be a doctor, a lawyer, a minister, a judge, or all of them if she likes, and none shall say to her, ‘Nay.’”
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Clara Bradley, Graduation Portrait, Syracuse, N.Y., 1876 When Clara visited W.V. Ranger’s photograph studio to pose for her graduation portrait, she wore what she called a “plain dress.” She soon came back for another portrait after deciding that what she really wanted was to wear her “party dress of lavender silk and tulle with flower.” Bradley’s choice to present a stylish image to the world revealed her desire to mark a remarkable time in her life.
Edwardian Era, Alpha Phi Convention The tailored suit, worn by delegates to the 1902 convention (below, right) was advertised as appropriate for traveling. The suit and the shirtwaist (below, left) signified a shift in women’s status as more women moved into the workplace. Some men objected to the suit, arguing that it was too masculine.
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Alpha Phi Convention, “The Procession of the Years” Alpha Phi members represent the changing fashion of 50 years. In the brief span of half a century, fashions transformed the look of the American woman; and Alpha Phi always proved itself to be in fashion, always in style.
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In the 1870s, only 4,600 women attended coeducational colleges. By 1890, that number had soared to 40,000. “Although the subject of dress is supposed to be too frivolous to warrant our going very deeply into all of its bearings,” noted Alice Dunn (Alpha-Syracuse) in an 1889 Quarterly, “still we ought to remember … that a harmonious and pleasing exterior inclines us to presume a refined and well-balanced mind.” Indeed, by the turn of the 20th century, women’s fashion as worn by Alpha Phi members was both refined and smart, as evidenced by the liberating shirt-waist and tailored suit. During the flapper era of the 1920s, Florence Willard Ryerson (Kappa-Stanford) responded to the critics of this new look. In 1922, she wrote: “When you get to worrying about the way the girls dress, just dig up a picture of your mother. I have one of mine in bangs and an enormous bustle, also one of grandmother in pantalettes and a hoop skirt that turned wrong side up when the wind blew. And people worried about their morals too!”
1925 “Modern Women,” Beta Chapter Sisters
By the 1920s, skirts were shortened, corsets jettisoned, and hair bobbed. Stockings were visible, and cosmetics were no longer viewed as un-ladylike. Women had won the right to vote, and the “flapper” made her appearance. Nearly 300,000 American women were now attending college, and their fashions announced a new sense of freedom and self-confidence.
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Alpha Phi’s Commitment to Leadership UIFI Impacts and Elevates Members
(From left) Lauren Koenig (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh), Alyson Shelton (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) and Lakshmi Ramachandran (Beta-Northwestern) are UIFI participants.
The Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) is a five-day institute sponsored by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) that challenges Greek collegiate participants to enhance themselves in the areas of leadership and values. Twenty-two Alpha Phis participated in UIFI sessions held during the summer.
“ My [UIFI] experience was absolutely amazing.” Lauren Koenig (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh), sponsored by the Alpha Phi Foundation
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The Alpha Phi Foundation has sponsored scholarships for undergraduates for the UIFI since 2003; six women were sponsored by the Alpha Phi Foundation in 2009. Sixteen Alpha Phi collegians were sponsored by their university, an Alpha Phi alumnae chapter or via community support. “Not only did I meet awesome friends, but I also learned how to be a better leader,” says Kaydeann Hall (Theta Omega-Barry). “I found that empowering sisters is the best way to increase our elevation. Once everyone realizes they too are needed to make a task successful, they will work twice as hard.” At UIFI, collegians have the opportunity to connect with women and men from across North America who are invested in helping grow the fraternity and sorority movement. According to the NIC, UIFI provides the “opportunities to explore, define and enhance leadership skills, person-
al awareness, commitment to fraternity or sorority and to grow to expect values-based action from themselves and those they lead.” A main element of UIFI is preparing these leaders to take what they have learned and impart the information back to their chapters and their fraternity and sorority communities. According to Stephanie Porras (Beta Alpha-Illinois), “The thing I can definitely bring back to my chapter and know it will work every time is: whenever our chapter has a problem, the solution is in the ideals and statements in our handbook. The oath we took when we were initiated is the answer to anything that gets in our way. I believe understanding the words the first women wrote will always bring us back together no matter what difficulty arises.” “I am inspired to empower others in my chapter to step up to their leadership potential,” Lauren
“My experience at UIFI was eye opening. My leadership skills have really improved because of UIFI. I think more than anything I realized how much patience goes into being a leader. While things typically won’t go status quo, you need to keep positive and lead in a way that makes others want to follow you.” Rebecca Phelan (Theta Epsilon SUNY/Buffalo), sponsored by the Alpha Phi Foundation
Koenig (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh) adds. “By starting with a small group and empowering them to stand out in our chapter as active leaders who love Alpha Phi and to live their ritual daily, hopefully they can then empower others until it spreads to the whole chapter.” UIFI can also provide long lasting effects on one’s leadership development. “UIFI was by far the most life changing event I have ever attended,” says Educational Leadership Consultant Emily Bunch (Theta Iota-James Madison). “I am currently traveling for Alpha Phi, and even now — four years later — I draw upon the lessons I learned there.” “I was given the opportunity to make connections with fellow undergraduates and inspiring mentors,” she continues. “Today I still call upon these friends when I need encouragement, a sense of value or just a friend to bounce an idea off of. I often find myself looking back to UIFI as I recite our creed or experience our ritual in everyday life; I wouldn’t trade that for
the world.” “To watch the growth and development in these young leaders over the course of five days is overwhelming,” says Peter Smithhisler, president and CEO of NIC. “Some arrive unsure of what to expect. They leave knowing exactly what they want their leadership focus to be. They are committed to enhancing the fraternal experience for generations yet to come.” Interested in attending UIFI? Would you like to make an impact on your chapter and your fraternity and sorority community by attending UIFI this summer? There are a variety of opportunities to participate in a session. One option is to solicit assistance from your Panhellenic council, college or university. Ask them to sponsor your continued leadership development. Offer to lead a session about what you learned during UIFI for the entire Greek community. You could also do what the Barry (Theta Omega) chapter did — reach out to your local alumnae chapter. The Fort Lauderdale, Fla., alumnae chapter provided monetary assistance for two women to attend in Theta Omega’s case. Alpha Phi International also offers forms of assistance. To learn more about opportunities to attend UIFI sponsored by Alpha Phi, contact Stefania Rudd (Theta Rho-Cameron), manager of resources and training initiatives, at srudd@alphaphi.org or 847.316.8933.
I’Lisa Russell (Theta OmegaBarry) poses with UIFI Facilitator Ethan Stubbs, Tau Kappa Epsilon assistant director of chapter services.
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Alpha Phi is proud of the collegians who attended a summer 2009 UIFI experience. Alpha Phi Foundation-sponsored participants: Monica DeProspero (Delta Mu-Purdue) Leesa Havel (Delta Mu-Purdue) Lauren Koenig (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh) Rebecca Phelan (Theta Epsilon-SUNY/Buffalo) Stephanie Porras (Beta Alpha-Illinois) Alyson Shelton (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) Attendees sponsored through university, alumnae chapter or community support: Caroline Bach (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin-Wallace) Caitlin Goldschmidt (Delta Mu-Purdue) Raelyn Gougler (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin-Wallace) Kaydeann Hall (Theta Omega-Barry) Jessica Hordeman (Iota Lambda-Connecticut) Tennille Howard (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) Kelly Kolar (Theta Iota-James Madison) Katie Magrogan (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) Rebecca McErlane (Epsilon Kappa-West Chester) Devyn Mills (Eta Kappa-UC/Irvine) Lauren Porter (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) Lakshmi Ramachandran (Beta-Northwestern) Kaitlin Rasmussen (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado) Kristina Romines (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) I’Lisa Russell (Theta Omega-Barry) Caroline Vastyan (Omicron-Missouri)
For more information about the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute, visit www.nicindy.org.
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Congratulations
Honor Society Inductees the following women were inducted into Order of Omega and Gamma Sigma Alpha honor societies during the 2008-09 school year. ORDER OF OMEGA Alabama (Beta Mu)
Betsy Meadows Sarah Minkel Katheryn T. Schieffer Sarah Shea
Appalachian State (Theta Nu)
Corey Crisafulli Rebekah Gammon Madeline Gordon Cayce Putnam
Arizona (Beta Epsilon)
Gina Cesare Alex Cooley Molly Griffis Brittney Holcomb Christy Holcomb Stephanie Miner Caitlyn Rutledge Arizona State (Gamma Pi)
Amanda M. Christianson Evelyn Kong Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)
Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron)
Alaina Kantner Cristina Sanchez Amy Shorter
British Columbia (Beta Theta)
Andrea Green Kaitlin Maloney Loretta Sapp Karla Sapp Marisa Woodham
Butler (Epsilon Beta)
Emily Prabhu Meredith Zafian
CSU/Chico (Theta Upsilon)
Ashley Deal Leslie Schmidt
CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)
Ball State (Delta Rho)
CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta)
Barry (Theta Omega)
Melissa Gonzalez
Bentley (Zeta Rho)
Catherine Malone Martha Perry Roseleen Dello Russo Lauren Westling
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Rachel Cordy Sara Corriveau Mollie Sturm
Traci Lloyd Morgan B. Walker
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Boston (Eta)
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Kellie Morgan Grafius Heather Jenice Hillman Jennifer Tripsea
Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi)
Alexandra Johnston
Central Missouri (Theta Lambda)
Kinsey Fedlmann Kelly Marshall
Chapman (Eta Upsilon)
Sasha Anderson Lindsay Chambers Megan Corey Kat Jacobs Whitney Standring-Trueblood Caroline Stegner Christopher Newport (Theta Phi)
Erica Hacker
Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta)
Laura Brewster Andrea Casias Laura Stevenson
Connecticut (Iota Lambda)
Duquesne (Epsilon Iota)
Judge Joy Flowers Conti Michele Wisnesck East Carolina (Delta Alpha)
Alexandra Kline
Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha)
Allyson Dinkle Alyssa Godzicki Carly McCoy Amanda Morong Megan Patterson
Eastern Washington (Eta Psi)
Jessica Young
Cate Campisi Holly Pippenger
Cornell (Delta)
Elmhurst (Zeta Xi)
Victoria Hooker Phoo Nyo Rowena Perry
Dartmouth (Iota Kappa)
Lior S. Bassell Suzane R. Spignesi Delaware (Epsilon Nu)
Jessica Young
DePauw (Gamma)
Meghan McGonigal Julie Southworth Susan Stallings
Drake (Gamma Omicron)
Calli Copoulos Stacy Ireland Ashley Welle
Duke (Beta Nu)
Chelsey Amelkin Catherine Butsch Meredith Mechanik Kathleen Murphy
Pam Economos Stephanie Ferrini Nicole Spizzirri Melissa Steirer Florida Tech (Theta Zeta)
Jennifer Jackman Bianca Prohaska Sharleen Teal Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma)
Caren Brill Jessica Fegely
George Mason (Eta Lambda)
Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)
Jing Li Hanna Wagner
Illinois (Beta Alpha)
Alison Burman Annie Colletti Jessica Diffendal Christian Horton Allison Meder Sarah Nichols Jenna Pearson Jasper Pierson Kate Ruttenberg Ashley Soriano Jackie Wincek
Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron)
Nivia Magdalena Acosta Kathryn Biggart Eden E. Ehrens Kristen Langley Gendron Anna Johnston Naomi Margaret Sell
Kettering (Iota Epsilon)
Caryn Homsher Mellissa Reese
Linfield (Theta Alpha)
Emily Moen Justine Pillar
Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta)
Colleen Burns Maggie Savant Michelle Stein
Christina Begley Megan Carter Kristen Cooper Meridith Kaufman
Maine (Delta Nu)
George Washington (Iota Iota)
Marquette (Eta Mu)
Kathryn Kersavage Kristen Langstine
Catie-An Cardner Carissa Kephart Melissa D. Smith Laura Finley Jenna Kuchinka Megan O’Malley Anne Rowley
Maryland (Delta Zeta)
Allision Goldberg Susan Grace Toam Rubinstein
Michigan (Theta)
Melissa Cheng Amanda Donnelly Yvonne Louis-Prescott Alexandra Martella Brittany Mather Kristen Steagall Michigan State (Beta Beta)
Kellie Kaplan Liana Maffezzoli
Midwestern State (Gamma Omega)
Susan Amador
Nebraska (Nu)
Michelle Gergen
Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi)
Micayla Anderson Katherine Bush Emma Fahrlander Krystine Hoefer
New Hampshire (Eta Alpha)
Danielle DeCourcey Lindsey Ferm Taylor Gorman Samantha Heller Kristina Scotto Briston Sullivan
Oregon (Tau)
Amy Anderson
Pennsylvania (Eta Iota)
Jessica Dinh Jillian Hugo Alyssa Mendoza Diana Soran
Purdue (Delta Mu)
Leah Harmon
Rensselaer (Theta Tau)
Amelia Folkins Lauren Klayman Elizabeth Martin Allyson Poranski Anastasia Yapchanyk Bianca Zongrone
Rhode Island (Iota Delta)
Melanie Papa
Rochester (Theta Kappa)
Lindsey Alico Anna Grushevsky
San Diego (Eta Rho)
Renee Bishop Kelsey Gapstur Anastasia Gromova Mallory Lefton Nicole Lundgren Charlotte May Tessa Meland Kelley Spink San Jose State (Beta Psi)
Towson (Eta Omega)
Eileen Flax
UC/Berkeley (Lambda)
Carolyn Blumenfeld Julia Ingle Kathryn Kim Kathryn Lafferty Elana Neshkes
UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)
Jotti Dhillon Natalie Dygert Shabnam Ghazizadeh Heaven Holdbrooks Victoria Lew Laura Moss Morgan Sibley Kelly Yocca
UCLA (Beta Delta)
Lindsy Broome Rachel Franzoia Brittany Hernandez Kate Jaffe Jocelyn Keider Laura Knoll Rachel Lorack Jennifer Nunez
UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta)
Alexa Egeck Samantha Haraszti Jamie Morris
UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi)
Anna Langemo
Gabriela Hill Nicole Mogannam
Alison Bradley Hannah Curtis Taylor Donoghue Monica Anne Ryan
North Texas (Gamma Eta)
Shippensburg (Theta Xi)
University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma)
North Dakota (Pi)
Roseanne Bodin Maria Caso Catherine Donohue Jillian France Megan Hemesath Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma)
Kristen Beddia Krystina Benedetti Samantha Conter Kerri Donovan Ashley Martin Samantha Schweidel Shephany Sekera
Amanda Drapal Alison Markovchick Allysa Orwig
South Dakota (Psi)
Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta)
Loriann Garses Diana Helm
Audrey Daniels
Northwestern (Beta)
Julie Karaba
Ohio State (Rho)
Andrea Barnes
Oklahoma City (Delta Delta)
Hannah Brown Kaitlin Lory Margaret Mathas
Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta)
Stephanie Evans Christina Marsilii
Katie Day
St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)
SUNY/Plattsburg (Theta Psi)
Stephanie Evans Christina Marsilii
Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta)
Allyson Baker April Brown Martha Daniel-Dupree Megan Eckstrom Sarah Giunta Cecilia Timberlake
Jessica Safir Kaleena Weltz
Villanova (Eta Epsilon)
Jennifer Kellogg
Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron)
Alice Wagner
Washington State (Beta Rho)
Jessica Madison Kelsey Peterson
Washington University (Zeta Upsilon)
Ginny Page Stephanie Postar Amy Rudkin Tommie Schneider Lainie Turkish
Western Michigan (Delta Theta)
Julie Glaser Shannon Mohr
Wichita State (Gamma Xi)
Ashley Blanton Danielle Swartsfager Molly Walsh William Woods (Delta Chi)
Stephanie Lynn Doorack Jaclyn Noelle Reehoff Jennifer Diane Stracke
GAMMA SIGMA ALPHA Arizona (Beta Epsilon)
Katherine Dempsey
British Columbia (Beta Theta)
Victoria Belknap Rachel Myers Logan Zinman
Guilaine Boyce Ana Dzitac Serena Mohammed Yui Nonoyama Roxana Roohani Loretta Sapp Marisa Woodham
Wisconsin/LaCrosse (Delta Kappa)
CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta)
Wisconsin (Iota)
Katie Adamski Valerie Davey Katie Rhodes Kelsey Roupp
Marlene Gutierrez Crystal Heer Heather Hillman Jaclyn Schroeder
CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon)
St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)
Melissa Chavez Diana Helm Bianca Martinez Emily Medrano Sonya Sanchez
SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)
Anna F. Dean
UC/Berkeley (Lambda)
Carolyn Blumenfeld Jasmin Pamukcu
UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)
Natalie Dygert Heaven Holdbrooks Chelsea Van Arnam
UCLA (Beta Delta)
Kate Jaffe Jennifer Nunez
USC (Beta Pi)
Brandyn Castro
Kira Conley Macey Davis Danielle Scheid
Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron)
Case Western Reserve (Beta Pi)
Washburn (Upsilon)
Jennifer Caig Alexandra Johnson Laxey Lynch Alyssa Messina Parita Patel Tope Pedro Diana Ruoning Jiang Asha Talati Laura Tycon
Lindsay Michelle Fedorowski Jessica Brunken Jenna Clary Kaitlin Marsh
Western Michigan (Delta Theta)
Kristina Zaccagnini
Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha)
Alyssa Godzicki Amanda Morong Megan Patterson Malgorzata Sas
Elmhurst (Zeta Xi)
Stephanie Ferrini Jennifer Paul Nicole Spizzirri Melissa Steirer Elizabeth Sutton
Kettering (Iota Epsilon)
Caryn Homsher
Michigan (Theta)
Elizabeth Dries Stephanie Lazarus
Michigan State (Beta Beta)
Carla Lynn Nico Ashley Brooke Sherman Northwestern (Beta)
Patience Baach Elizabeth Kubik Meg Ryd Bennett Weisse
Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)
Stephanie Hernandez
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Manitoba
ALABAMA
Manitoba (Beta Eta)
Alabama (Beta Mu)
Sisters enjoyed a weekend retreat at a cabin, where they planned recruitment events. They look forward to taking new approaches to organizing social events, discovering new volunteer opportunities and preparing members for future executive positions within the chapter.
The chapter welcomed 78 new members and three alumnae initiates. Parents and siblings attended the first in-house philanthropy event, the A-Phiesta all you can eat Mexican buffet, during the university’s Family Weekend. More than $4,600 was raised for women’s cardiac care.
ONTARIO
ARIZONA
Toronto (Xi)
Arizona (Beta Epsilon)
The chapter welcomed 10 new members during formal recruitment. They won Greek Week. Collegians enjoyed a Founders’ Day luncheon with alumnae and parents at the chapter house.
The chapter participated in Pi Kappa Phi’s philanthropy event and helped them raise more than $25,000 for Push America. Sisters hosted the annual Red Dress Gala in October to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation.
Western Ontario (Theta Eta) Theta Etas participated in the Terry Fox Run. Welcome-back baskets filled with cookies were delivered to other Greek groups on campus. They joined the men of Kappa Alpha for games, a barbecue and bonfire. Sisterhood events included a movie night and mini golf. Sisters held a recruitment retreat and celebrated Founders’ Day.
Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) A promotional booth and the university’s annual information fair helped the chapter welcome 15 new members during formal recruitment. Sisters also participated in continuous open bidding. They looked forward to initiation and an exciting calendar of events.
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CALIFORNIA Pepperdine (Iota Alpha) Sisters were joined by CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon) collegians in September for a mock recruitment open house. The event helped with a successful recruitment. During the university’s annual day of service, members traveled to My Friend’s Place, a halfway-house in downtown Los Angeles, and donated their time.
UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Sisters initiated a new member class of 33. The chapter’s first ice cream social philanthropy event in November welcomed the Greek community and benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation.
UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) Sisters welcomed 32 new members during fall formal recruitment. Sisters looked forward to the Panhellenic football season, a crush party and the second annual Mr. Heart Throb philanthropy event.
USC (Beta Pi) The chapter welcomed 60 new members during recruitment. Big sisters are doing a great job helping their little sisters become acquainted with Alpha Phi.
COLORADO Colorado (Beta Gamma) The chapter welcomed 82 new members during formal recruitment. The chapter’s new house was purchased in 2008 and has undergone extensive renovation.
Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta) The chapter welcomed 15 new members during recruitment. They have enjoyed social events with new members, beginning with Bid Day at Old Chicago Pasta and Pizza. Members hosted an alumnae barbecue tailgate before the homecoming football game. They teamed with the Denver alumnae chapter to host a Founders’ Day event.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA George Washington (Iota Iota) Sisters welcomed 37 new members during recruitment. A retreat included bonding activities as well as a private comedy show. The chapter’s
USC (BETA PI)
BARRY (THETA OMEGA)
Sisters enjoy Bid Night, including mini golf, a photo booth and a caricature artist.
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townhouse was redecorated with new tables and couches. The third annual Red Dress Gala was held Parent’s Weekend and featured a live auctioneer, silent auction, musical entertainment and keynote speaker Rachel Truax (Iota IotaGeorge Washington); the event raised more than $15,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.
FLORIDA Barry (Theta Omega) The women are excited, for the first time in 14 years, to have a chapter house, thanks to the hard work of Barry Housing and Residence Life, parents, alumnae and sisters. They welcomed 10 new members during fall recruitment.
ILLINOIS Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha) Zeta Alpha welcomed 34 new members during fall formal recruitment. The chapter ranked second in grades among Greek organizations. They celebrated a first place win in Greek Week. Other activities included Hoops for Hearts and Phi-esta Bowl philanthropy events.
Elmhurst (Zeta Xi) The chapter welcomed 21 new members during fall formal recruitment, putting them above quota and also over total. They currently have 72 collegiate members and are the largest chapter on campus.
Illinois (Beta Alpha) The chapter’s efforts during work week paid off with a successful formal recruitment. Members prepared for the Operation Ivy Leaf philanthropy event that benefits the Kristy Bergner Foundation for kidney cancer research. Kristy was a Beta Alpha who died of kidney cancer while a collegian 13 years ago. The event included a concert with musician Matt Wertz.
Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) The second annual Mud Olympics philanthropy event was well attended. They welcomed six new members via continuous open bidding. The chapter has the second highest GPA in the Greek community. Sisters look forward to hosting their traditional Women’s Cardiac Care Awareness Month in February.
Northwestern (Beta) Collegians hosted their annual Mud Olympics philanthropy event and enjoyed an Armadillo Day concert event.
Collegians host the annual King of Hearts philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. CSU/LONG BEACH (GAMMA KAPPA)
INDIANA Butler (Epsilon Beta) Members raised more than $2,600 during the fall Bounce for Beats philanthropy event. Sisters enjoyed a winter semi-formal dance at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. They were proud to rank highest among Greek organizations for their spring semester average GPA.
DePauw (Gamma) Gammas raised more than $6,000 at their annual Red Dress brunch and auction in September. Alumna Melissa Reinke Simon spoke about her experience with heart disease. Sisters took first place in Greek Week.
Sisters hold a Red Dress fashion show during philanthropy day of recruitment. PEPPERDINE (IOTA ALPHA)
Indiana State (Delta Pi) The chapter welcomed seven new members.
Indiana U. Southeast (Zeta Epsilon) Thanks to all alumnae who supported them, the chapter welcomed 31 new members during formal recruitment. Sisters helped with the Southern Indiana American Heart Association Heart Walk. They partnered with the Center for
(From left) Macey Davis, Kayla Crumley, Kelsey Larson, Heather Miller and Jackie Forsythe pose during recruitment.
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DEPAUW (GAMMA)
New members pose with alumnae during the chapter’s fifth anniversary celebration.
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On Campus Women and Families and Campus Life to host a rape and abuse seminar. They implemented a new scholarship program and currently have the highest cumulative GPA of all Greeks on campus. Members look forward to the annual Move Your Phi-t philanthropy walk and partnering with the Kentuckiana alumnae chapter to host their first Red Dress Gala in the spring.
IOWA Drake (Gamma Omicron) Sisters welcomed 35 new members during recruitment. The chapter held its fifth annual Red Dress Gala during Parent’s Weekend and raised more than $7,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Founders’ Day was celebrated with a ceremony during a sisterhood retreat. Sisters won the homecoming powderpuff football game for a third year in a row. Calli Copoulos was named homecoming queen.
Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Gamma Xi hosted the annual Alpha Phiesta all-you-can-eat taco feed in November. Members have shown outstanding involvement in the chapter and on campus.
MARYLAND Maryland (Delta Zeta) The fifth annual Red Dress Gala in October raised more than $8,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter welcomed 12 new members during fall recruitment. Other activities included participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and weekly community service at a local school.
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Boston (Eta) The chapter has been busy preparing for spring recruitment and participating in philanthropy events.
MIT (Zeta Phi) Sisters welcomed 38 new members during fall recruitment, led by Vice President of Recruitment Marie Heglund. Vice President of Marketing Sarina Siddhanti organized the annual homecoming tailgate barbecue.
MICHIGAN Kettering (Iota Epsilon) Eight sisters are members of at least one honor society: Melissa Anderson, Elizabeth Cook, Chelsey Crabtree, Lissett Garcia, Jenna Lanzon, Angie Rosengarten, Allie Wilson and Katy Zayan.
Michigan State (Beta Beta)
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The chapter welcomed new members during recruitment. Members hosted the Red Dress Ball in December.
MINNESOTA
ties included sisterhood events, Halloween and holiday events. They look forward to socials and the annual Red Dress Gala in February.
Washington University (Zeta Upsilon) Members planned and hosted the Phi-Ball kickball tournament and Red Dress Gala, which raised more than $8,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. They participated in other organizations’ philanthropy events, including winning first place in a flag football tournament. They also took second in the university’s Greek Week. Five members star in major school productions and one is on the Dance Marathon executive board.
NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth (Iota Kappa) Members achieved 100 percent participation and raised more than $1,000 for the Prouty, an annual bike race and walk to raise money for cancer research. Sisters hosted a home cooked pasta dinner for the Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth (SEAD) program, which mentors inner-city students in academics. They also ran a tie-dye booth at the annual SEAD carnival.
Minnesota (Epsilon)
NEW JERSEY
Sisters welcomed 29 new members during formal recruitment. Activities included homecoming, sisterhood events, Greek study nights, Phi Feed philanthropy night, continuous open bidding events and the Red Dress Gala.
Seton Hall (Eta Eta)
MISSOURI Central Missouri (Theta Lambda)
The chapter initiated eight new members, keeping Alpha Phi the largest sorority on campus with 63 members. They participated in Seton Hall’s Service on Saturdays community service event. Sisters prepared for the third annual Red Dress Gala to support cardiac care. They look forward to spring recruitment.
The chapter participated in homecoming with Phi Sigma Kappa and won first place in cheer. They initiated 16 new members. Other activi-
DRAKE (GAMMA OMICRON)
WICHITA STATE (GAMMA XI)
Sisters enjoy Bid Day with new members.
Gamma Xi welcomes new members.
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NEW YORK Binghamton (Eta Zeta) The chapter hosted its first powderpuff football philanthropy event. They volunteered at the Binghamton Boys and Girls Club. Members also hosted a successful Red Dress Gala.
Syracuse (Alpha) Sisters opened the chapter house to alumnae during Syracuse’s homecoming weekend. They hosted a breakfast and offered tours of the house to those who attended. They participated in several philanthropic events in the community, including Habitat for Humanity’s Shack-a-thon and a walk for breast cancer. For the third year, Alpha took first place in an Alpha Tau Omega competition. They also won Sigma Alpha Mu’s basketball tournament.
SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau) Eta Taus participated in the annual all-sorority powderpuff football game and the Take Back the Night walk. They hosted the annual Teeter Totterathon philanthropy event in October to benefit cardiac care.
NORTH CAROLINA UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi) The chapter welcomed 28 new members during formal recruitment, making it the largest chapter on campus. New members had the highest GPA among all sororities. Other activities include the Eat Your Heart Out philanthropy event, an American Heart Association Heart Walk and a sisterhood retreat.
OHIO Akron (Eta Gamma) Eta Gamma welcomed 16 new members during formal recruitment and reached total. Eta Gamma
has been busy planning their annual King of Hearts event. On Founders’ Day, collegians visited Founder Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults’ (Alpha-Syracuse) gravesite and enjoyed a rose ceremony.
COLORADO (BETA GAMMA)
Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) The women made flip flops for Saving Soles for Uganda during recruitment week. They hosted their newest event, Sing Your Heart Out. They enjoyed spending time with alumnae during homecoming weekend and with their families during the annual Phi Family Reunion and Dude’s Day.
Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon)
Sisters enjoy games at Dave and Buster’s during Bid Night. GEORGE WASHINGTON (IOTA IOTA)
The chapter welcomed 18 new members during recruitment. The second annual Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event raised more than $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Delta Upsilon enjoyed a Founders’ Day dinner and ceremony with alumnae. The chapter’s Red Dress Ball will be held Feb. 12.
Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi) Zeta Pi participated in Case for Community Day, a university-wide call to service, and co-sponsored the annual Hiram House Fall Festival with Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon). Sisters hosted the Bid for Your Heart philanthropy auction. The chapter’s first Red Dress Gala will be held in the spring.
Sisters pose during Bid Day. IDAHO (BETA ZETA)
Kent State (Beta Omega) Beta Omega welcomed 37 new members during fall recruitment, exceeding campus total. They hosted their first Mud Tug philanthropy event that raised $500 for women’s cardiac care. Sisters enjoyed spending time with alumnae during homecoming festivities. Sisterhood events included visiting a haunted house, apple picking and a scary movie. They also enjoyed a 1920sthemed date party.
The chapter welcomes 29 new members during fall recruitment. They are pictured during Bid Day.
BOSTON (ETA)
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (ZETA UPSILON)
SYRACUSE (ALPHA)
Sisters enjoy Splash, the welcome back barbecue for BU students.
The executive board enjoys the Red Dress Gala.
Sisters celebrate Martha Foote Crow’s birthday during a Founders’ Day ceremony.
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On Campus BUTLER (EPSILON BETA)
Sisters enjoy Founders’ Day. MICHIGAN STATE (BETA BETA)
Miami University (Gamma Nu)
Oregon State (Beta Upsilon)
Sisters hosted the annual King of Hearts talent show that raised a record amount, $3,300, for cardiac care. Members look forward to spring recruitment.
The chapter welcomed 41 new members during recruitment. They teamed with Delta Upsilon for homecoming competitions. Sisters paired with Kappa Sigma to celebrate Dad’s Weekend.
Ohio State (Rho)
PENNSYLVANIA
Rho chapter hosted the first Students Fight Back risk management and self-defense event. The event was co-sponsored by Kappa Sigma fraternity, the Student Wellness Center and Undergraduate Students Government and was attended by nearly 300 students. The chapter welcomed 14 new members during informal fall recruitment and hosted a date party on the Santa Maria boat in downtown Columbus.
OKLAHOMA Oklahoma (Phi)
New members Alex Palmer, Marika Gaul, Leah Dunville and Carly Rose celebrate on Bid Day. CENTRAL MISSOURI (THETA LAMBDA)
Sisters welcomed 82 new members during formal recruitment and dedicated continuous open bidding efforts. They have enjoyed fraternity mixers, Sooner football and homecoming. The inaugural Red Dress Gala hosted more than 600 people and raised $23,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation, thanks to the hard work of members, support of parents and dedication of alumnae and guests.
OREGON Linfield (Theta Alpha) The chapter welcomed 22 new members during formal recruitment and 13 new members through continuous open bidding. The second annual alumnae homecoming tailgater had a great turnout. The chapter participated in an all-sorority tailgater, new member sleepover and other sisterhood events. Upcoming events include the annual Red Dress Gala in February, Greek Week and more sisterhoods.
Duquesne (Epsilon Iota) The second annual Red Dress Gala hosted more than 250 guests and raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter held successful recruitment parties, including one at a Kate Spade store, and welcomed three new members. Other activities included a carnival show, South Side Clean-up and Be Our Guest dinners with faculty.
Shippensburg (Theta Xi) The chapter was named Sorority of the Year and won awards for Excellence in Community Service, Excellence in Philanthropy and Excellence in Programming. They welcomed five new members during fall recruitment and enjoyed sisterhood events. Alumnae, including those from the local sororities that formed the Theta Xi chapter, joined collegians for homecoming.
West Chester (Epsilon Kappa) The chapter hosted the annual 48-hour Teeter Totter philanthropy event that raised $500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. They welcomed 18 new members during recruitment, two above quota.
TEXAS Midwestern State (Gamma Omega) The chapter welcomed new members on Bid Day following a successful recruitment. The third annual High Heel Walk to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation will be held in February.
Sisters celebrate on Bid Day.
UNC/WILMINGTON (ETA XI)
ASHLAND (EPSILON ALPHA)
CASE WESTERN RESERVE (ZETA PI)
The chapter welcomes new members on Bid Day.
Sisters’ hard work during recruitment pays off as they welcome 36 new members on Bid Day.
Collegians join Cleveland East Side alumnae for a Founders’ Day luncheon and ceremony at the burial site of Founder Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults (Alpha-Syracuse).
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Texas (Omega)
James Madison (Theta Iota)
The chapter hosted the annual Hits for Hearts softball tournament to raise cardiac care awareness. Thanks to members and the help of friends, family and alumnae, the second annual Red Dress Gala raised more than $40,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation and American Heart Association.
Members enjoyed JMU football games and a Parent’s Day brunch. Theta Iotas welcomed 52 new members during recruitment; they thank the recruitment team and alumnae members who helped with the process.
Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) The chapter welcomed 60 new members during fall recruitment. The Red Dress Gala’s silent auction raised more than $6,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The women participated in several philanthropy events, including the Beta 500 race and Fiji Olympics. Katy Stankus was named Greek of the Month.
UTAH Southern Utah (Theta Sigma) The chapter welcomed 24 new members during recruitment. In October, they co-hosted a soccer game in support of breast cancer awareness. They also hosted an annual alumnae tea.
VIRGINIA George Mason (Eta Lambda) The chapter tied for having the most sisters on the dean’s list last semester: 29 out of 91. Sisters welcomed 34 new members during formal recruitment. They hosted a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and participated in the D.C. AIDS Walk. Members enjoyed a local camping trip as a sisterhood retreat. Collegians held a Family Weekend brunch and joined the local alumnae chapter for a Founders’ Day celebration.
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Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron) During the annual Red Dress Gala, sisters and their families raised more than $13,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Ali Miller represented the chapter on the homecoming court. Sisters participated in several philanthropy events to support literacy and the local fire department.
WEST VIRGINIA
Sisters host their first Red Dress Gala to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. The women hope to make it an annual tradition. OKLAHOMA (PHI)
West Virginia (Beta Iota) The chapter welcomed a full new member class during fall formal recruitment. They hosted the fourth annual Race For Your Heart philanthropy event that raised $5,000.
WISCONSIN Wisconsin/LaCrosse (Delta Kappa) The chapter hosted the Bounce for Beats philanthropy event to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. They also participated in a diva night at a local boutique to benefit the Foundation. Other events included a sisterhood retreat and Parent’s Picnic. Twelve new members were initiated into the chapter.
Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma) The chapter welcomed 14 new members during fall recruitment. Sisters enjoyed a camping trip and hosted a Dad’s Day cookout and football game. Members participated in a highway cleanup and began to raise money for the upcoming Red Dress Gala.
Phi hosts its inaugural Red Dress Gala. COLLEGIAN IS OKLAHOMA CZECH SLOVAK QUEEN Jacey Jedicka (Delta DeltaOklahoma City) is Oklahoma Czech Slovak Queen, crowned during the annual Czech Festival in Yukon, Okla. She will compete in the 2010 Miss Czech Slovak U.S. Pageant. Jacey is a senior business administration major, a four-year Stars cheerleader, Yard Dawgz Arena football dancer, on the OCU Rhythms hip-hop team and speaks Czech fluently.
LINFIELD (THETA ALPHA)
DUQUESNE (EPSILON IOTA)
SHIPPENSBURG (THETA XI)
The chapter welcomes new members on Bid Day.
Sisters celebrate after winning the President’s Cup, which recognized the chapter as the best sorority on campus.
New members are welcomed on Bid Night.
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Alpha Phi Colonizes at the University of Kentucky In April 2009, the University of Kentucky Panhellenic Council invited Alpha Phi to become the 13th sorority on campus. In September, Alpha Phi welcomed 140 women to the UK Greek community. From April to September, Alpha Phis partnered with members of the UK community to plan, market and execute the colonization of Alpha Phi’s newest colony. From the moment Alpha Phi stepped onto campus, our consultants, volunteers and staff were welcomed with open arms and felt like a part of the community. Potential new members were introduced to Alpha Phi by participating in the first round of formal recruitment. Collegiate members from Illinois (Beta Alpha), Indiana (Beta Tau), Butler (Epsilon Beta), Indiana U. Southeast (Zeta Epsilon), Miami University (Gamma Nu), Ohio State (Rho) and James Madison (Theta Iota) marketed Alpha Phi during this round. Thank you to these chapters and their advisors for supporting our efforts in Lexington! Following formal recruitment, our on-site team led a campus-wide introduction to Alpha Phi by participating in K-Week (orientation events)
Alpha Phi welcomes its newest colony at the University of Kentucky. Newly elected officers are pictured.
and colonization-specific marketing activities. In mid-September, a weekend of interviews kicked off a week of recruitment events held at the King Alumni House on campus. These events culminated with Preference and Bid Day on Sunday, Sept. 20. Bid Day for the UK colony was a celebration for the community, as Panhellenic women were on hand to welcome the newest members of Alpha Phi to their extended family. The event capped a successful partnership between Alpha Phi and the University of Kentucky — one that has continued to grow in the time since Bid Day. The excitement of being a flourishing colony has continued through all that our members experience as new
Alpha Phis. Fall semester included a Founders’ Day celebration, participating in homecoming, welcoming families to Parents’ Weekend and a new member retreat off campus. Through their activities and enthusiasm, these women are building the foundation for Alpha Phi at UK for the next weeks, months and years. The success of our newest colony would not be possible without the support received from Team Wildcat’s volunteers and staff members. Thank you to everyone who has contributed — both on and off-site — to the progress made by our amazing Wildcats!
Alpha Phi colonizes at the University of Denver in January 2010! Thank you to the Denver area Alpha Phis who supported our efforts toward DU’s extension process this fall. Look for more information in the Spring 2010 Quarterly.
Congratulations to Alabama (Beta Mu) and Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) on your successful first formal recruitments! Thank you to the volunteers and officers who supported these historic efforts.
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People Alumnae Receive Prestigious Recognition
Jennifer Holsman (Gamma Pi-Arizona State), Melissa Hartley (Eta Upsilon-Chapman), Allison Bell (Delta Rho-Ball State) and Brandi Smith Hunt (Zeta Mu-Colorado State) were four of 49 individuals selected to be a part of the Leadership Institute, sponsored by Valley Leadership (Phoenix, Ariz.). The nine-month program is designed to inform, engage and inspire current and emerging leaders to serve and transform their communities.
Sister Receives Women to Watch Award Jewish Women International selected Melissa Arbus (Zeta Theta-Tufts) as a 2009 Women to Watch honoree for her exceptional work in appellate litigation. Melissa is an attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP (Washington, D.C.) and assistant to the solicitor general, whose office represents the U.S. government in cases argued before the Supreme Court. She was featured in the fall issue of Jewish Woman and was honored at the annual Women to Watch celebration in Washington, D.C.
Alumna Named Rising Star Christina Bapst (Theta Tau-Rensselaer) is one of 28 individuals named as a 2009 Rising Star by 1105 Government Information Group. The award recognizes federal IT community employees who have gone above and beyond their job descriptions to make a lasting impact in their organizations. Christina works for the Department of Homeland Security in the Office of the Chief Information Officer and oversees the budget for the Office of Applied Technology.
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Sister Publishes New Book Suzanne Carlisle Crowley (OmegaTexas) is the author of the young adult novel The Stolen One (Greenwillow Books, 2009. ISBN 9780061232008). Set in Elizabethan England, the novel tells of 16-year-old orphan, Kat, who sets out for London to learn about her parents and finds herself under the care of Queen Elizabeth I. The mystery of Kat’s past is intertwined with the question of whether her heart lies with a handsome rogue at court or a young farmer back home. Seventeen Magazine declared the book “impossible to put down” and selected it as one of their summer reading picks. Learn more at www.suzannecrowley.com.
Alumna Beats Cancer, Breaks Racing Record
Sister Receives Unsung Heroine Award Suzanne Yerdon Lewandowski (Epsilon Beta-Butler), an eating disorders awareness advocate, was honored by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women as one of its Unsung Heroines of 2009. The award honors 100 women who work without recognition to make their communities better places. Suzanne is the founder of NBCares.org, a Web-based organization that aims to enhance communication and cooperation among North Brookfield (Mass.) institutions, organizations, businesses and town departments.
Alumna Named to Missouri Court of Appeals Karen King Mitchell (Omicron-Missouri) has been appointed to a judgeship on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. Karen worked for more than 20 years in the Office of the Attorney General, rising to the position of chief deputy attorney general, and served as the director of the Missouri Department of Revenue. Karen has been actively involved in the Missouri Bar and in volunteer efforts that serve the legal community.
Alumna Authors New Book In August, Kate Gracheck (Beta Tau-Indiana) raced in the USA Cycling masters track championships. Not only did the 30-year-old win two races and set a national record, she did so after being diagnosed with stage 1A Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2008. Kate is a senior coach at Carmichael Training Systems (Colorado Springs, Colo.), an avid bike racer and has a private practice as a psychotherapist.
Linda Rolie (TauOregon), a career development expert with a background as a psychiatric therapist, is the author of Getting Back to Work: Everything You Need to Bounce Back and Get a Job After a Layoff (McGraw-Hill, 2009. ISBN 978-0-07163867-8). The book provides readers with tools to ground themselves emotionally and mentally after losing a job. It addresses the
anxieties and questions job hunters have, offering solid guidance for coping with change, gaining confidence and expanding professional growth.
Sister Selected for Elite Program Sarah Devereaux Stelmok (Epsilon Phi-NC State), an associate broker and realtor for Coldwell Banker Elite, was one of 22 members who participated in the 2009 Virginia REALTORS Leadership Academy. At 30, she was one of the youngest ever to attend the elite program. Sarah also serves on the National Association of REALTORS cultural diversity committee.
Alumna Recognized for Career Success Emily Voigt (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) was featured in the Dallas Business Journal for her career success and creative approach to helping clients find new ways to reach consumers. Emily is managing director of the public relations department at Moroch, a marketing company in Dallas, Texas.
Reunions
Collegian Receives Congressional Gold Medal Melanie Spung (Epsilon Xi-Southern Illinois) was among 200 outstanding youths to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in June in Washington, D.C. The award program is a non-partisan and non-competitive program through which youths ages 14 to 23 set goals for themselves in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and exploration or expedition. There are six levels of recognition; Melanie earned the highest — the gold medal — by completing a minimum of two years and 800 hours (400 of which must be voluntary public service). Gold medalists were added to the permanent Congressional record on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Epsilon Deltas Celebrate 40 Years
Omicron Alumnae Meet Annually
Members of Northern Illinois’ (Epsilon Delta) charter class celebrate the chapter’s 40th anniversary. They are pictured at Cooper’s Hawk Winery in South Barrington, Ill. They spent the weekend at Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Ill.
Missouri (Omicron) alumnae gather for an annual Chicago outing during the summer. Pictured (from left) at a Chicago Cubs / St. Louis Cardinals baseball game are: Liz Underwood Drouin, Lindsey Korbel, Kelly Luehrs, Lyndsey Bowen and Erin Leahey.
Beta Taus Reunite Indiana (Beta Tau) members from the classes of 1976-79 gather at the chapter house during the summer for a second annual reunion. More than 35 alumnae attended, with many staying at the chapter house. Events included a reception at Nick’s, cruise on Lake Monroe, barbecue, campus tours, sharing scrapbooks, reminiscing and shopping for sorority and university apparel. Special thanks goes to Lisa Shull Moeller and Deb Breskow Leyndyke for planning the event. The 2010 reunion is July 16-18.
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Silent Chapter Please note: class year listed in parentheses is year of initiation. Arizona (Beta Epsilon)
Patricia Neil Hand (‘56), Aug. 25, 2009. Constance Koons Christian (‘70), July 3, 2009. Genevieve Whitney Reeve (‘36), Sept. 19, 2009. Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron)
Virginia Bryan Beck (‘44), Aug. 30, 2009. Norma Miklich Stuber (‘45), Sept. 23, 2009. Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi)
Susan J. Moskot (‘85), March 29, 2009. Colorado (Beta Gamma)
Margaret Hammerstrom Bick (‘43), Aug. 28, 2009. Jean Jarvis Bowen (‘44), Sept. 23, 2009. Mary Brown Ellis (‘48), April 11, 2009. Cornell (Delta)
Eleanor Raynor Burns (‘34), July 15, 2009.
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CSU/Chico (Theta Upsilon)
Kansas (Gamma Delta)
Jayne Norris Kincaid (‘50), Sept. 22, 2009.
Christy C. Bulkeley (‘61), Sept. 13, 2009. Montana (Chi)
Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta)
Nancy Gibbon Houghtalin (‘60), June 24, 2009. Purdue (Delta Mu)
Grace Martin Palsha (‘56), Sept. 11, 2009.
Leona DeCock Fenner (‘40), July 24, 2009. Marian Brown Judy (‘36), Nov. 13, 2008.
June Konecy Bruce (‘35), Oct. 1, 2008. Ann Lave Getzoff (‘58), Aug. 19, 2009. Isabel Jones Kauffman (‘37), Sept. 2, 2009.
Maine (Delta Nu)
Nebraska (Nu)
Nancy Frink Sherer (‘69), Aug. 31, 2009.
Drury (Gamma Gamma)
Michigan State (Beta Beta)
Gina M. Maggio (‘08), Oct. 5, 2009. DePauw (Gamma)
Judy Honeycutt Skeen (‘52), Nov. 3, 2008. Idaho (Beta Zeta)
Jean Boomer Daubenmire (‘33), Nov. 18, 2008. Edith Slatter McAtee (‘34), Aug. 16, 2009. Dorothea Volkmer Richards (‘40), Sept. 1, 2009. Indiana (Beta Tau)
Carolyn M. Lant (‘49), Aug. 9, 2009. Jean Clark MacQuivey (‘47), Jan. 4, 2009.
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Kent State (Beta Omega)
Missouri (Omicron)
Mary Donaher Thornton (‘68), Sept. 27, 2009. Michigan (Theta)
Cornelia Wierengo (‘60), June 11, 2009.
Margaret Marshall Murdoch (‘26), May 17, 2009. Sally Carey Riemenschneider (‘43), Jan. 14, 2009. Midwestern State (Gamma Omega)
Judy Spurlock Poole (‘71), Sept. 23, 2009. Minnesota (Epsilon)
Ann Worthington Bohn (‘50), Sept. 28, 2009. Betty Bloomquist Griffith (‘39), Sept. 17, 2009. Virginia Alden White (‘45), July 3, 2009.
Ruth Lykke Barrett (‘45), Aug. 9, 2009. Mary Sinclair Flanagin (‘43), Sept. 5, 2009. Georgia Covey Stone (‘41), Aug. 3, 2009. Mary Tracy Swanson (‘37), Aug. 8, 2009. Northern Illinois (Epsilon Delta)
Terese Klein (‘02), Sept. 15, 2009. Northwestern (Beta)
Martha Stephenson Babas (‘62), Aug. 11, 2009. Mary Foster Fox (‘37), Sept. 28, 2009. Ann Johnson Page (‘44), Sept. 24, 2009. Ohio State (Rho)
Virginia Rohr Gehlaar (‘42), May 7, 2009.
Myra Knotts McClean (‘68), Feb. 23, 2009. Ripon (Gamma Psi)
San Diego State (Gamma Alpha)
Sally Hayes Remington (‘49), Aug. 7, 2009. Syracuse (Alpha)
Eleanor Avery Griffiths (‘29), Aug. 2, 2009. Texas (Omega)
Mary Morgan Gracey (‘45), Aug. 1, 2009. Jenny White Hiller (‘71), Aug. 9, 2009. Barbara Hulmes Martin (‘40), Jan. 1, 2009. Pat Devine Neilsen (‘50), July 12, 2009. Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)
Staci Smelker Marusin (‘84), Jan. 23, 2009.
UCLA (Beta Delta)
Dorothy Meyer McKenna (‘34), July 26, 2009. USC (Beta Pi)
Marachal Myers Gohlich (‘80), Oct. 30, 2008. Washburn (Upsilon)
Virginia Bartos (‘51), July 19, 2009. Margaret Dutton Senne (‘38), July 4, 2009.
Washington (Sigma)
Bobby Wayland Dudley (‘38), Aug. 21, 2009. Margaret Larsen Oliver (‘40), Aug. 31, 2009. Washington State (Beta Rho)
Myra McCormick Haight (‘62), Aug. 13, 2009. West Virginia (Beta Iota)
Linda Winesdorfer Morris (‘62), April 1, 2009. Wisconsin (Iota)
Carol Field Hoppe (‘40), July 10, 2009.
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Publication Title: Alpha Phi Quarterly Publication No.: Vol. 121, No. 4 Filing Date: 9/17/09 Issue Frequency: Quarterly No. of Issues Published Annually: 4 Annual Subscription Price: $25.00 Mailing Address of Publication: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, Cook County, IL 60201-3214. Contact Person: Christine Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief Telephone: 847.316.8920 8. Mailing Address of Headquarters: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214
9. Publisher: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214 Editor: Christine Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214 Managing Editor: Christine Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214 10. Owner: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214 11. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding one percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None 12. The purpose, function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months. 13. Publication Title: Alpha Phi Quarterly 14. Issue Date of Circulation Data Below: 10/15/09
15. Extent/Nature of Circulation Avg. No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Mos. a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run) 47,075 b. Paid Circulation 1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 46,257 2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 0 3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS 0 4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS 0 c. Total Paid Distribution 46,257 d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 0 2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies on PS Form 3541 0 3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Mailed through the USPS 0 4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail 0 e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 0 f. Total Distribution 46,257 g. Copies Not Distributed 818 h. Total 47,075 i. Percent Paid 100%
No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date 119,800 118,835 0 0 0 118,835 0 0 0 0 0 118,835 965 119,800 100%
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