Summer 2013 Alpha Phi Quarterly by Alpha Phi International Fraternity

A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Vol. 125, No. 3 Summer 2013

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INSIDE A Past President Reminisces Meet the 2013-14 Educational Leadership Consultants Foundation Announces 20th Anniversary Heart to Heart Grant Recipients

Message from the International President MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

International Executive Board President: Linda Long Boland Vice President: Amy Jordan Tvrdik Secretary/Treasurer: Susan McNeice Susan Weiskittle Barrick Valerie Lawlor Tobi Board Nieland Coree Smith Ex-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate Ex-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, Executive Director Ex-officio: Diane Spry Straker, Foundation Chair

Foundation Directors Chair: Diane Spry Straker Vice Chair: Karen McChesney Howe Treasurer: Judy Ethell Secretary: Jean Creamer Hodges Jenny Holsman Tetreault Colleen Sirhal Mary Beth Cooleen Tully Darcel Atwill Weller Ex-officio: Linda Long Boland, International President Ex-officio: Ann Brinkman Carstensen, Executive Director

National Housing Corporation President: Wendy Deems Sugg Treasurer: Lisa Janes Ripley Secretary: Jane Kirby Arkes Christina Boyle

Coree Smith Sue “Shelley” Sutherland Ex-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, Executive Director

National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Laura Malley-Schmitt Second Alternate Delegate: Ruth Gallagher Nelson Third Alternate Delegate: Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett

Editorial Advisory Board Sheila George Bright Kathy Feeney Hiemstra Denise Blankenship Joyce Kristin Kirland Lindsey Delia Mayo Susan McNeice

Maggie Pence Piche Cayce Putnam Kendall Quisenberry Allison Cink Rickels Amy Jordan Tvrdik Alexandra Whittaker

Dear Sisters, Recently, I visited with Nancy Wittgen Burks DeVoe (Gamma-DePauw), past International President (1982-86). Nancy is 89 years young and our oldest living past President, although you would never know it by sitting next to her. The stories she tells of her Alpha Phi experiences are sharp, interesting and often hilarious. She reminisces with great pride about the achievements our Fraternity made while she was President. She is very interested in Alpha Phi today and not shy when it comes to asking questions of me. Nancy is one of the most passionate Alpha Phis I have ever known. After visiting with Nancy, I began thinking about the upcoming year – my final year as International President. There is still much work to be done and little time left to do it, so I’d better sprint to the finish line. To my sisters who will finish their term as collegiate chapter presidents this fall, I challenge you to do the same. Alpha Phi has given us an extraordinary opportunity to serve as our Fraternity’s leaders. We have but a moment to make a positive difference in the Fraternity we love. Let’s seize every single minute – right up to the last – to do our very best. I know Nancy DeVoe would. Alpha Phi Toujours,

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Executive Director: Linda Wells Kahangi Address: 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847.475.0663 Fax: 847.475.6820 Email: fraternity@alphaphi.org

Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) International President

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Linda Boland interviews Nancy DeVoe about her time serving as International President.

Contents A Past President Reminisces .......................................2 Interfraternal News......................................................5 Message from the Committee on Leadership..........5 PEOPLE .................................................................... 6 Thriving Through Service: Celebrating Frances E. Willard.................................. 8 What’s Hot in Home Décor? Alpha Phi Interior Designer Offers Her Advice........................10

Meet the 2013-14 Educational Leadership Consultants ...........................................14 REUNIONS.............................................................. 18 ALUMNAE PRIDE.....................................................20 Potential Member Form.............................................25 ON CAMPUS........................................................... 26 EXTENSION UPDATE................................................ 32 ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION ...................................... 33 Foundation Announces 20th Anniversary Heart to Heart Grant Recipients....................... 33 Thank You, Collegiate Chapters!...................... 34 Honoring the First 50 Years of Alpha Phi International Fraternity..................... 35 SILENT CHAPTER .................................................... 36 Bulletin Board............................................................. 37 Cover Photo: Kim Norton-O'Brien (Zeta Rho-Bentley), interior designer and owner of Norton-O'Brien Design, recently completed design projects for several Alpha Phi chapter houses, including Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron), pictured.

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By Kristen Mitchell (Gamma-DePauw)

On collegiate memories “My collegiate experience was during World War II, and there were no men in school. But Navy men on campus for the training program stayed at the Lucy Rowland dorm, which was across the street from the Alpha Phi house. They would parade out of there in the morning and wake us up!” “One year we had a Christmas tree in the initiation service. We were holding initiation in the Union Building on DePauw’s campus, and we thought we would just carefully move the tree out of the way for the service. Well, it was wired to the wall. So, we had to go through this whole thing and explain to the women after that we don’t usually have a Christmas tree in the middle of the initiation service.”

On her Alpha Phi mentor “My chapter advisor, Betty ‘Moon’ Mullins Jones (Gamma-DePauw), was a very close friend of mine, and my mentor. She wrote an article called ‘A Mighty Lively Corpse,’ and all of us Gammas knew that speech so well … I can read it now and hear her pronunciation and everything. She was asked to give that same talk over and over again at different events. All of the sororities loved her on a national level. I think she helped Alpha Phi more than anyone at that particular time.”

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lot has changed since former International President Nancy Wittgen Burks DeVoe (GammaDePauw) joined Alpha Phi in the winter of 1943. It was the height of World War II, and the only men on campus were those training for the U.S. Navy in its V-12 College Training Program. DePauw University still had a dean of women. There were 10 Greek women’s organizations on campus. And Alpha Phi International had 68 collegiate chapters across the U.S. and Canada. “In my time, and a little before,” Nancy says, “sororities weren’t that popular. There was a lot of bad-mouthing going on. People said, ‘They’re obsolete. No one is going to school for sororities.’” But Nancy knew otherwise. Since 1943, Alpha Phi has more than doubled its number of chapters, with presence on 159 campuses and a total of 17,000 collegiate members. In Nancy’s first two years as Alpha Phi International’s vice president of extension – a role she served in for six years (1976-82) – she organized 11 new Alpha Phi colonies. She was instrumental in acquiring chapters at Stanford (Kappa), Colorado State (Zeta Mu), Tufts (Zeta Theta), Iowa State (Zeta Delta), Virginia (Zeta Iota) and M.I.T. (Zeta Phi), among many others. When Nancy began in her extension role, there were a mere three field representatives making chapter visits. We now call them educational leadership consultants (ELCs), and for the 2013-14 school year, Alpha Phi has hired 17. Nancy also paid visits to extension chapters in tandem with the International President at the time, Mary Carr Boyd (OmicronMissouri). She and Mary were roommates when they traveled together – particularly for new chapter installations. Nancy notes that her favorite memory from her extension role was presenting new member badges at those installations. “The new members were

always so excited,” Nancy says. “Those young, beautiful faces ... I just loved it. Those are probably some of my happiest moments.” At 89 years old, Nancy has countless Alpha Phi moments. And she has made a number of significant contributions to the Fraternity and Alpha Phi Foundation. She served as district governor from 1971-75, International President from 1982-86 and Foundation Chair from 1996-98. Nancy is the individual responsible for changing the headquarters name from the Executive House to the Executive Office, and she also worked to have the Foundation incorporated in the state of Illinois in 1956 – making it a separate organization from the Fraternity. And though Nancy considers these some of her lasting contributions, it’s the sheer magnitude of Alpha Phi that has stuck with her after all these years. “The most fascinating thing about being President is seeing the whole United States and Canada and realizing how different it is from chapter to chapter,” Nancy says. “That’s what I missed the most after leaving – the ability to be in a position like that, where you’re dealing with all that territory. But knowing we were still Alpha Phis with the same goals was impressive.” It’s a sentiment she has held for decades. In 1982, Nancy was quoted in her hometown (Evansville, Ind.) newspaper, The Sunday Courier and Press. The article was titled “What do sororities offer today?” Nancy argued many reasons for Alpha Phi’s relevance: scholarship, service and leadership training, to name a few. Though it’s her final statement in the article that most Alpha Phis would agree with, and that Nancy still believes in today. “But not the least of our reasons for being,” she is quoted as saying, “is that challenge, accomplishment, work and recreation are more gratifying when one is surrounded by understanding friends.”

Nancy Wittgen Burks DeVoe (Gamma-DePauw) listens as her close friend, Mary Carr Boyd (Omicron-Missouri), speaks to sisters.

International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) interviews past President Nancy Wittgen Burks DeVoe (Gamma-DePauw). Nancy is also pictured at top right during the interview.

On a limited extension budget “At the time, Alpha Phi didn’t have the money. I had almost nothing. The young women who were assigned to extension would go to these universities on their own, with little support. They had to be tough, and communication wasn’t what it is now by any stretch of the imagination. There was lots of phoning.”

Nancy DeVoe speaks during a Fraternity event in the 1980s.

On becoming International President “I was recruitment and social chair. I went back to Gamma one time and spoke on the fact that a ‘party’ girl could actually become International President. Most of the time, they expect you to have been chapter president.”

On serving in a leadership role “If you’ve been president of a chapter and you leave and everybody still likes you, you haven’t done a good job. You have to say, ‘no,’ and take a stand. Sometimes that makes people mad. That’s true as International President, too.”

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Join Alpha Phisponsored Events Alpha Phi International will again host joint Alpha Phi Fraternity and Alpha Phi Foundation-sponsored Founders’ Day events at five locations around the U.S. Almost 200 sisters attended the first year of this collaboration in 2012 in honor of the organization’s 140th anniversary. We look forward to seeing even more this year!

Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 29 Event Chair: Crista Cate Vasina (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado), crista.vasina@comcast.net

Chicago, Ill. Oct. 17 (Chicago) and Oct. 18 (Evanston) Contact: foundation@alphaphi.org

Houston, Texas

Celebrating Founders’ Day

Date TBD Event Chair: Gwendolyn Hill (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest), gwendolynahill@gmail.com

Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 13 Event Chair: Laura Davidson Ellett (Beta Delta-UCLA), lauralynn@ucla.edu

New York City, N.Y.

Join Alpha Phis around the world on Oct. 10, 2013, to pay tribute to the Founding Ten.

Oct. 9 Event Chair: Mary Beth Tully (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh), tullym@earthlink.net

Visit us at alphaphi.org (keyword: events) for updated information about Alpha Phi-sponsored Founders’ Day events scheduled in your area.

area: facebook.com/alphaphi. Or contact your local collegiate or alumnae chapter for events in your area. You may also contact alumnae@alphaphi.org or 847.316.8940 to plan one.

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Interfraternal News

Alumna Receives Fraternal Award Tracy Machtan (Delta KappaWisconsin/La Crosse), assistant director for Fraternity and Sorority Life at Indiana State University, was recognized by the Iota Sigma colony of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity with a certificate of appreciation for “Exceptional Service and Support.” Tracy served as the Fraternity and Sorority Life’s primary support person for Iota Sigma throughout its 21-month colonization process. She was presented with the recognition in February at the chapter’s re-installation banquet (pictured below).

Oklahoma Alumnae Honored as Panhellenic Women of the Year Two Oklahoma sisters were honored in April as Alumnae Panhellenic Women of the Year. Recipients are selected based on dedication to sorority, outstanding philanthropic service, success in their chosen careers, leadership and exemplifying the ideals of their sorority. Julie Rutherford Blacksten (Phi-Oklahoma) is the 2013 Oklahoma City Alumnae Panhellenic Woman of the Year, nominated by the Greater Oklahoma City alumnae chapter. Julie is owner and artistic director of Classical Ballet Academy. She is founder of Oklahoma Dance Theatre, president and founder of the Do It for Dance Foundation and owner/ operator of the Pink Tutu Dance Boutique. Nine dancers from Julie‘s dance studio performed during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Julie volunteers in her community and serves on local committees. Julie has also served in advisor positions for Alpha Phi. Ginnie Netherton Graham (Phi-Oklahoma) is 2013 Tulsa Alumnae Panhellenic Woman of the Year, nominated by the Greater Tulsa alumnae chapter. Ginnie is an awardwinning reporter and news columnist with the Tulsa World, and she coordinates the newspaper’s summer internship program. She has been delegate to the Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic for nine years, including serving as president and helping launch the chapter’s Women of the Year fundraiser.

Committee on Leadership

Collegiate Representatives Selected The committee on leadership (COL) is charged with creating a slate of women to serve on the International Executive Board (IEB), including the International President. In the process of slating the 2014-16 IEB, the first order of business was to select two collegiate representatives to serve on the COL. After receiving 30 applications and conducting phone interviews with the top four applicants, the COL is pleased to announce the selection of two outstanding young women: Ayjan Arik (Iota Lambda-Connecticut) and Elyse Ausenbaugh (Beta-Northwestern). Ayjan currently serves as president of her chapter. She is a member of UConn’s honors

program and has served as an admissions representative. Ayjan is involved in her community, serving as a special needs tutor and co-founding the university’s Project Hope dress drive. Elyse, who is currently president of her chapter, also serves as a peer advisor for incoming students. She applies her economics coursework in her roles as a consultant for Chicago-area non-profits and as an analyst for the university’s Investment Management Group. Both Ayjan and Elyse are passionate about Alpha Phi and have expressed unreserved enthusiasm for the opportunity to represent their fellow collegians as members of the COL. They will immediately join the COL in its work to identify and recruit women interested in serving the Fraternity on the IEB. The COL welcomes its newest members! Summer 2013

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Alumna Wins on “Wheel of Fortune” Sue Martinson Pledger (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) won almost $46,000 on the “Wheel of Fortune” episode that aired on April 1. The Dayton (Zeta Psi) chapter advisor noted her position with Alpha Phi during her introduction, saying “I have 150 beautiful women I try to keep in line and teach them a few things about the sorority.” Sue also was asked, out of the 18 people who taped a show that week, to write a blog about it: wheeloffortune.com (Contestants, Contestant Blogs). Above: Sue Pledger, center, is pictured with Dayton (Zeta Psi) collegians Kim Murray, left, and Riley Quinn at her viewing party. Right: Sue competes on “Wheel of Fortune.”

Sister Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Halene Lipe Crossman (Phi-Oklahoma) received a Lifetime Achievement Award from FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center (Humble, Texas) for her many years of unselfish and focused dedication. Halene volunteered for the organization for 10 years and was instrumental in successfully raising funds to open a shelter for battered women and children. She also is honorary chairman of the current capital campaign. Halene was also honored by Governor Rick Perry as a Yellow Rose of Texas, honoring Republican Texas women who have made a difference in the public sector and in government. She is a past recipient of Alpha Phi International’s Ursa Major Award. Above: KTRK-TV (Houston) News Anchor Erik Barajas presents a Lifetime Achievement Award to Halene Lipe Crossman.

Singer Earns Industry Award Singer/songwriter Kat Parsons (BetaNorthwestern) won a first place award in the Best Female Artist category in the International Acoustic Music

Collegian Is University Mascot April McCoy (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) surprised her family and sorority sisters in February when she was unveiled as the university’s mascot, Frieda Falcon. It is school tradition to keep mascots’ identities secret for the duration of their year of service until the “beheading,” or unveiling in the spring. In addition to promoting good will at university sporting events, mascots attend private events and support the community.

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Awards competition. The award was for her song, “Love Changes Everything.” Kat recently released a new album, “It Matters to Me.” To learn more about Kat and receive a free download of her latest single, visit katparsons.com.

Professor Honored with Prestigious Science Award Dale Raczkowski Baker (PhiOklahoma) is recipient of the 2013 NARST Distinguished Contributions to Science Education through Research Award. NARST, a worldwide organization for improving science teaching and learning through research, presents the award to scholars for their long-time contributions to, leadership in and impact on science education. Dale is a professor of science education at Arizona State University, a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and of the American Educational Research Association and an affiliate of the Learning Sciences Institute. She was a pioneer in investigating gender equity issues in the 1990s and has been a leading researcher in the field since.

Art Professor Selected for National Recognition Dr. Heather Leah Ryerson Kenney Fountain (Delta Nu-Maine) is the recipient of the Council for Exceptional Children, VSA Peter J. Geisser Special Needs Art Educator Award, presented by the National Art Education Association. The award honors excellence in scholarship, community service, professional leadership, teaching and impact on individuals with disabilities. Heather is an associate professor of art education and chair of the undergraduate art education program at Kutztown University (Kutztown, Pa.). She is also a board member of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) and has written the recently published resource book, Differentiated Instruction in Art (Davis Publications, 2013). In 2012, she also won the PAEA Outstanding Special Needs Art Educator Award.

Alumna Recognized by Alma Mater Nan E. Joesten (Beta Gamma-Colorado) was honored by the University of Colorado College of Engineering and Applied Science with a 2012 Distinguished Engineering Alumna Award. Nan also was elected to the University of Colorado foundation board of trustees. Nan is a longtime volunteer at the university and a member of the dean’s engineering advisory council.

Sister Receives AmeriCorps Recognition Stephanie White Land (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce) was named 2013 Outstanding AmeriCorps Site Supervisor in recognition of her commitment to excellence in leadership with AmeriCorps. Stephanie is the emergency services director for the Wabash Valley (Ind.) chapter of the American Red Cross.

Alumna Illustrates Book Michelle Rand Morse (AlphaSyracuse) is the illustrator of best-selling book Captain Courage and the FearSquishing Shoes (Guardian Angel Publications, 2012. ISBN: 1616333197), written by Stacey Marshall. She also illustrated the second book in the Captain Courage series, which will be released later this year. Michelle is a muralist and illustrator based in Florida, and her work is on display throughout the U.S. and overseas. Read more about Michelle at mmorse.com.

Sister Elected to Local Board

Alumna Receives RNC Recognition Riva Litman (Lambda-UC/Berkeley) is recipient of the Republican National Committee’s Jeanne Kirkpatrick Republican Trailblazer Award. Riva is press secretary to U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.). In 2007 as a collegian, Riva represented Alpha Phi in Washington, D.C., as a lobbyist.

Sister Receives Industry Recognition Lindsey Delia Mayo (Delta Nu-Maine) is the winner of a Council for Advancement and Support of Education District I’s Rising Star Award. The honor recognizes the accomplishments of new advancement professionals whose early success promises future leadership and achievement. Lindsey is director of alumni relations in the institutional advancement office at Northern Essex Community College (Haverhill, Mass.). She also serves on the board of directors for the University of Maine Alumni Association.

Trisha Davidson Sheffield (Epsilon Omega-Texas A&M) was elected to serve on the Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) board of trustees. Trisha has been an active PTA volunteer and officer and has held various board and committee positions. She is a past recipient of the Texas PTA Honorary Life Member Award.

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Collegian Competes in Miss Missouri Pageant Katie Moeller (OmicronMissouri) is Miss Maryville 2013. She competed in the Miss Missouri Pageant in June (results were not available at print time). Katie’s platform was empowering disabled children and focusing on the positive. Her talent was violin.

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1. Kent State (Beta Omega) collegians team with a fraternity to create care packages for soldiers. They also included letters for them. 2. Sisters from Purdue (Delta Mu) volunteer at their local Humane Society. 3. Shippensburg (Theta Xi) sisters spend Valentine’s Day with seniors. 4. Collegians from Florida Tech (Theta Zeta) participate in a roadside clean up.

Thriving Through Service As Alpha Phi International celebrated Women’s History Month in March, our collegiate chapters honored one of our most notable alumna initiates, Frances E. Willard, with a day dedicated to service. Starting as a pilot project in March 2011, the Frances E. Willard Day of Service is designed to ignite the spirit of service. This year, several of our collegiate chapters hosted a variety of independent Frances E. Willard Day of Service events, ranging from spending an afternoon at a domestic violence shelter to mentoring underprivileged children in after-school programs. “Our women are truly inspiring and have much to be proud of,” says former Coordinator of Collegiate Member Services Christine Griffith Johnson (Beta AlphaIllinois), who directed this year’s project for collegians. The Fraternity and Foundation envision this event becoming an annual affair moving forward that will include alumnae chapters in addition to collegians. 8

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Alpha Phi International used social media outlets throughout the month to engage sisters. The outstanding work of one chapter, Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon), was also featured in the Fraternity’s Inspiring Women blog. The chapter hosted a Princess Ball for local children who are part of Lorain County Children Services (Ohio). A photo contest was also sponsored by Alpha Phi International in an effort to collect photos for future promotion of the Day of Service. Five of the participating chapters were selected to represent the campaign in 2014 (pictured on page 9). “Participation in the event increased from the past two years,” says Christine. “And we only expect to see more response as newly established campus affairs departments in collegiate chapters take on community service efforts in full force.” If your chapter would like to participate in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service, please email fewdayofservice@alphaphi.org.

Executive Office Staff Promotes Service Executive Office staff members led by example by participating in their own Frances E. Willard Day of Service. They volunteered at the Frances Willard House Museum (franceswillardhouse.org) in Evanston, Ill., assisting museum staff with organizing, cleaning and other tasks. Pictured are Alpha Phi Foundation staff members Natalie King, left, and Deana Kaplan.

Frances E. Willard Day of Service Contest Winners

Seton Hall (Eta Eta)

Maine (Delta Nu)

The sisters went to Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center (Livingston, N.J.) to play bingo and interact with the residents and

Over two days, 60 members of the chapter dedicated their time providing dinner to the families staying at a local Ronald McDonald House. This was their second Frances E. Willard event.

got to know them better in a process similar to speed dating.

“It meant lending a helping hand to our local community elders while also bonding with our sisters.”

“This day of service gets our sisters excited to go out and help others!” — Katy Clement, Delta Nu vice president of campus affairs

— Fatima Guillen, Eta Eta chapter president

University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma)

East Carolina (Delta Alpha)

The women volunteered for an evening at Saint Mary’s Dining Room, an organization fighting homelessness and hunger in Stockton, Calif.

The women volunteered at the Little Willie Center (Greenville, N.C.), where they worked to empower youth. The chapter has established a relationship with the organization that welcomes weekly volunteering.

Oregon (Tau) Chapter members volunteered with Act: C3, a local campaign working to teach all Eugene, Ore., area 7th graders compression-only CPR.

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Alpha Phi Interior Designer Offers Her Advice By Kim Norton-O’Brien (Zeta Rho-Bentley)

With summer being the biggest moving season of the year, and fall just around the corner for those beginning or returning to college, the Quarterly staff thought this was an appropriate time to feature some current design trends for your home. We provided Interior Designer Kim Norton-O’Brien (Zeta Rho-Bentley) with three living space scenarios and asked her to offer some decorating tips for each. About the Author Kim Norton-O’Brien (Zeta Rho-Bentley) is an interior designer and owner of Norton-O’Brien Design, based in Wickford, R.I. She recently completed design projects for Alpha Phi chapters at Florida State (Gamma Phi), WPI (Iota Omicron), Dartmouth (Iota Kappa), Miami University (Gamma Nu), Northern Arizona (Iota Pi), Kentucky (Iota Nu), Rhode Island (Iota Delta) and Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron) and designed the remodel of the lower level of the Executive Office in Evanston, Ill. Some of her design work at the Eta Omicron chapter is pictured on the cover and Table of Contents page, and her work at Iota Omicron is pictured on page 10.

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Current Design Trends Design trends are in many ways dictated by the manufacturers of home design products. Companies like Pantone, considered the international authority on color for commercial applications, determine their annual “hot” colors a year in advance. The economy is also a driver of design trends. The recent popularity of simply designed furniture and accessories is a direct result of the nation’s struggling economy over the last several years. Natural materials, which are extremely popular right now, are a result of the surge of interest in the environment. There is a reason behind every design trend! The most popular neutral colors are in the gray family. White has become the new beige for walls. Designers are using bright color in accessories, artwork and window

treatments, while leaving large surfaces and furniture mostly in neutral tones. Patterns continue to be large-scaled and bold. Gone are the days of tiny flowered prints or stripes. Today’s prints are designed to make a statement rather than blend in. One recent place where patterns have again found a home is in wallpaper. Today’s wallpaper prints look like works of art and can stand on their own as the focal point in a room. Natural materials are being used

everywhere in design and in unexpected places. Chandeliers made of wood or natural stone beads? You bet! Wood slab tables with live edges are also being featured by many manufacturers. Natural stone continues to be extremely popular for floors, walls and tabletops, especially in Carrera marble, slate and travertine. Faux bois (from the French for false wood) continues to be popular as well, especially in coffee and side tables.

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About this room Dorm decorating can be challenging since all design elements must be easily portable to be taken home when school ends. Dorm furniture also goes through a lot of wear and tear. This design is stylish, durable and affordable - the trifecta of dorm decorating. Elements like the lucite chair, lamp and rug could certainly transition to a first apartment later on. The sisterhood sign is a vinyl wall decal - a great way to get maximum dorm design impact with nothing permanent to remove later.

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1. Wall decals: HouseHoldWords on Etsy $19 2. Duvet: West Elm $79 3. Lamp: Target $19 4. Gold leather pouf: Overstock.com $170 5. Louis Ghost style Lucite chair: LexMod $149 6. Frog rug: Dash & Albert $88 Wall color: Benjamin Moore dreamy cloud 2117-70 (in Aura)

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About this room What is more exciting than your first apartment? Even on a modest budget, it is possible to furnish it with affordable, beautiful things that will last for years to come. In this design, the classic Ektorp sofa from IKEA is the anchor. With a washable twill cover, this sofa is an incredible bargain for the new graduate. But it’s the 100 percent wool area rug that steals the show in this space. At only $110 from Overstock, this is a design find that can’t be beat. The other elements in the room are both classic and stylish. The French-style fauteuil chair, upholstered in gray velvet, first originated in France in the 1600s. The contemporary side table topped by a mercury glass lamp is a great counterpoint. The graphic pillows and petal mirror complete this sophisticated space.

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1. Katie round pillow: Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler at JC Penney $55 2. Golden Petals mirror: Horchow $295 3. Jiti pillow: Wayfair.com $76

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4. Ektorp sofa: IKEA $399 5. Mercury glass lamp: Lamps Plus $99 6. Noel end table by Safavieh: Wayfair.com $484

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7. Marie armchair: Home Decorators $399 8. Kelsey ivory/pink rug: Overstock.com $110 Wall color: Benjamin Moore frosted petal 2089-70 (in Aura)

MASTER BEDROOM REVIVAL About this room This master bedroom is a beautiful, restive and luxurious retreat. Featuring muted tones, semi-precious stones (the chandelier features real turquoise!) and metallic finishes, this is truly a sophisticated escape. Part of the allure of this room is the multitude of textures, from the bamboo style étagère legs to the relief scroll rug to the individual stones in the chandelier to the velvet and linen throw pillow. This combination of textures, coupled with the soothing tones of the bedding and walls, creates a beautifully appointed private retreat.

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Leadership Consultant Team Each academic year, educational leadership consultants (ELCs) support the efforts of the Fraternity by traveling across North America visiting established chapters and supporting new chapters. The ELC experience develops women into professional leaders. They gain important skills they will use in their careers, no matter what field they pursue.

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Katie Bergin (Gamma Eta-North Texas)

Emily Coulouras (Beta Epsilon-Arizona)

Second year

Major: Psychology, Counseling/Communications Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas Alpha Phi positions held: vice president of membership recruitment, chapter president. As a second-year ELC, I most look forward to: having the opportunity to re-visit chapters and collegians who I’ve previously worked with, while also being able to meet and work with even more Alpha Phis. Favorite ELC memory: hanging out with the ELC team in the bunk room at the Executive Office, Preference Night and Bid Day during formal recruitment visits. Getting asked where I live and the blank stare across someone’s face when I give them my answer, “Out of a suitcase.” After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: not have a plan! (I’m a huge planner, so this is a big deal.) One thing I’ve learned from being an ELC is that sometimes it’s best to just go with it and see what happens. Being flexible and taking opportunities as they come is a great plan in itself. No one knows that I secretly: want to have my own late night talk show. Three words that best describe me are: optimistic, humorous, enthusiastic.

Major: Communication Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. Alpha Phi positions held: new member assistant, director of philanthropy, director of new member education. As a second-year ELC, I most look forward to: furthering the relationships I have already established with chapters as well as creating new ones. I am excited to continue helping young women across North America have wonderful experiences in Alpha Phi. Favorite ELC memory: I absolutely loved visiting chapters during recruitment and bonding with them over late nights and lots of junk food. Also, anytime the ELCs were reunited was a blast. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: move to the south to achieve my dream of becoming a Southern belle. No one knows that I secretly: would enjoy life a lot more if everyone spoke in song. Three words that best describe me are: positive, bright, so fetch.

Jessica Carver (Beta Gamma-Colorado) Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Hometown: Louisville, Colo. Alpha Phi positions held: chapter president, vice president of membership recruitment. As an ELC, I most look forward to: visiting all of the different chapters and making a difference among them. I am also excited to see how chapters function differently. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: initiation. My grandmother is an Alpha Phi from the University of Michigan, and my cousin is an Alpha Phi from the University of Colorado. My cousin surprised me during initiation and gave me my grandmother’s pin. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: go to graduate school to study zoology, possibly at Michigan State. I hope to manage a zoo someday. No one knows that I secretly: don’t like doing anything with my left hand. Three words that best describe me are: ambitious, goofy, reliable.

Nikki Comer (Beta Gamma-Colorado) Major: Journalism, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Hometown: Littleton, Colo. Alpha Phi positions held: director of administration, member development committee, bylaws committee. As an ELC, I most look forward to: working with chapter members to encourage and inspire the health and growth of our organization. I also can’t wait to travel across the country and assist chapters with recruitment. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: After serving on the Panhellenic executive board during my senior year, I returned to the chapter house for Bid Day and was running faster and jumping higher than the new members because I was so happy to be back home with my sisters and best friends. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: attend law school. No one knows that I secretly: wish I could work/live on a cruise ship. Three words that best describe me are: loyal, logical, passionate.

Meet the 2013-14

Educational Leadership Consultant Team

Katie Bergin

Emily Coulouras

Jessica Carver

Ashlee Davie

Nikki Comer

Melissa Doruff

Ashlee Davie (Omega-Texas) Major: Broadcast Journalism Hometown: Austin, Texas Alpha Phi positions held: director of chapter facilities, director of MAP, scholarship committee, vice president of membership recruitment, new member education committee. As an ELC, I most look forward to: visiting other chapters and helping them excel during recruitment. I’m a recruitment junkie. I love it! Favorite Alpha Phi memory: a very long road trip from Austin, Texas, all the way to Oxford, Miss., with my sisters. Although the football game we went for was a blast, I think the most fun was during the 28 hours we spent in the car that weekend … lots of laughs. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: find a career that I am passionate about - whether that is in broadcast news, public relations or something else. No one knows that I secretly: like to dip pickles in cream cheese and then eat them … weird I know. Three words that best describe me are: outgoing, determined, enthusiastic.

Melissa Doruff (Beta Psi-San Jose State) Major: Business Marketing Hometown: Fremont, Calif. Alpha Phi positions held: vice president of membership recruitment, director of formal recruitment. As an ELC, I most look forward to: traveling to different states and campuses across North America, meeting new sisters and sharing my passion and my experience of Alpha Phi with them. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: my first Pacific Northwest Leadership Conference. It was the first time I saw how big Alpha Phi is outside of my chapter. It was that experience that made me realize that I want to become part of the bigger picture and become an ELC. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: travel to Europe, join another professional dance team, start a career I love, move to another state … the possibilities are endless. No one knows that I secretly: always sing at the top of my lungs when I drive alone. I know I have a horrible voice, so I never let anyone hear me sing. Three words that best describe me are: driven, passionate, loyal.

The leadership development portion of the educational leadership consultant program is fully funded by Alpha Phi Foundation. This includes the facilitation of discussions and workshops for collegians on the topics of scholarship, philanthropy, educational programming and personal development.

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Educational Leadership Consultant Team

Chelsea Dubrofsky

Dakotah Lindsay

Chelsea Dubrofsky (Delta Zeta-Maryland)

Dakotah Lindsay (Beta Pi-USC)

Major: Communications Hometown: Bayville, N.Y. Alpha Phi positions held: director of MAP. As an ELC, I most look forward to: working closely with collegians across North America and learning about each chapter’s unique culture. I look forward to helping chapters and the women I work with improve and develop. Simultaneously, I plan to learn more about myself and grow, both personally and professionally. I also cannot wait to visit new cities, meet new people and have new adventures. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: I cannot pick just one. Recruitment, when my new member class created a new Alpha Phiesta event, and the trips I took with sisters – whether to Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, pumpkin picking or to D.C. for ice skating. I cherish the memories and times spent with the amazing women of Maryland (Delta Zeta) laughing until we couldn’t breathe and crying for hours. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: move to a big city, possibly New York, and work in public relations. No one knows that I secretly: love planning all aspects of my day out in my planner when I’m stressed. Three words that best describe me are: enthusiastic, adventurous, competitive.

Second year

Kelly Gandee (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara)

Kelly Gandee

Lauren Locke

Bridgett Giery

Katie Madden

If you are interested in learning more about the ELC program, visit alphaphi.org (keyword: ELC) or email Program Manager of Educational Leadership Consultants Cassidy Rosenthal (Beta Gamma-Colorado) at crosenthal@alphaphi.org or call 970-376-0332. Applications are due Oct. 1, 2013.

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Major: Communication and Art History Hometown: La Mirada, Calif. Alpha Phi positions held: chapter president, vice president of membership recruitment, webmaster, Red Dress Ball committee chair. As an ELC, I most look forward to: seeing many different recruitments across North America and making a positive impact on as many chapters as possible – just as the ELCs who visited my chapter did. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: when our chapter went on a sisterhood trip to Disneyland junior year. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: hopefully take some time to travel overseas. No one knows that I secretly: am a Harry Potter nerd and dressed up for all of the midnight showings. Three words that best describe me are: outgoing, ambitious, confident.

Bridgett Giery (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) Major: Communication/Political Science Hometown: Little Egg Harbor, N.J. Alpha Phi positions held: assistant director of finance, vice president of program development, guard. As an ELC, I most look forward to: building relationships with sisters across North America while helping to develop strong leaders in each of the women I meet. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Greek Week 2011 was an incredible few weeks of dancing, planning events and creating lasting friendships. I planned the Relay for Life campsite for our chapter and was rewarded with Queen Phi for all of my hard work. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: pursue a career that I am passionate about. No one knows that I secretly: love to sing. Three words that best describe me are: dedicated, compassionate, enthusiastic.

Major: Policy, Planning and Development Hometown: Argyle, Texas Alpha Phi positions held: vice president of marketing, Panhellenic delegate, assistant director of philanthropy, historian. As a second-year ELC, I most look forward to: continuing to travel across the U.S. and Canada and meeting and working with incredible Alpha Phis everywhere. Specifically, I want to continue to help chapters strengthen their membership through bettering their formal recruitment and marketing plans. Favorite ELC memory: all of the formal recruitments during the past year. I also loved getting to meet and work with so many incredible collegians, volunteers and staff members. Also, anytime the ELCs were together. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: work in fashion and/or travel the world. No one knows that I secretly: am obsessed with energy drinks … or maybe everyone knows, and this isn’t a very good secret. Three words that best describe me are: competitive, loyal, enthusiastic.

Lauren Locke (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) Major: Electronic Media and Communications, Theatre minor Hometown: Lubbock, Texas Alpha Phi positions held: chapter president, director of new member education, homecoming assistant, new member staff. As an ELC, I most look forward to: traveling all over, meeting new people, making new friends and memories and experiencing life on the road. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: attending Convention with my mother and grandmother, who are both amazing Alpha Phi women I look up to. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: work as a sports broadcaster, for a professional sports team’s marketing and media department or in the film industry. No one knows that I secretly: have more than 100 Disney songs on my iPod. I listen to them on the bus to school and when I travel. I also dance around the house to them when I’m home alone. Three words that best describe me are: outgoing, loyal, spontaneous.

Katie Madden (Alpha-Syracuse) Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders Hometown: Pelham, N.H. Alpha Phi positions held: vice president of program development, chapter president. As an ELC, I most look forward to: I hope to build relationships with the women and chapters I visit, while learning something new from each experience. I am also interested in the creative ways our chapters recruit members, and I look forward to assisting chapters in all aspects of recruitment. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: the surprise postpresidency party that my chapter threw for me. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: attend graduate school. No one knows that I secretly: filled out an application to be on “The Bachelor.” Three words that best describe me are: dedicated, ambitious, enthusiastic.

Melissa Mauer (Epsilon Rho-UC/Davis) Major: Psychology, Education minor Hometown: Pacifica, Calif. Alpha Phi positions held: chapter president, vice president of program development, director of finance. As an ELC, I most look forward to: not only being a positive influence on Alpha Phis across North America, but also learning from the women I meet and building friendships that will last a lifetime. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: my aunt, who was also a UC/Davis Alpha Phi, surprised me by attending my initiation. She also came to support me as I led initiation my senior year as chapter president. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: attend graduate school in order to obtain my teaching credential and master’s degree. No one knows that I secretly: read every issue of People magazine. Three words that best describe me are: outgoing, optimistic, ambitious.

Elizabeth Palumbo (Gamma Rho-Penn State) Major: Secondary Education Mathematics Hometown: Oak Brook, Ill. Alpha Phi positions held: chapter president, Panhellenic delegate, director of chapter operations. As an ELC, I most look forward to: traveling internationally and meeting wonderful women I call my sisters, including the women I will be working alongside. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: having the opportunity to attend both Emerging Leaders Institute and Convention during the summer of 2010. I met the most amazing women in Alpha Phi and learned who I was as a leader. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: find a high school mathematics teaching job in the Chicago area where my family lives. No one knows that I secretly: have a crush on Justin Bieber. Three words that best describe me are: compassionate, enthusiastic, outgoing.

Stephanie Savitz (Iota Mu-Georgia Tech) Second year Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Leading and Managing Human Capital Hometown: Gainesville, Ga. Alpha Phi positions held: chapter president, director of formal recruitment, director of COB. As a second-year ELC, I most look forward to: interacting with members and encouraging them to remain or become active in leadership positions and be positive role models for their respective chapters, Greek and nonGreek communities and campuses. I’m also excited about being able to attend Leadership Conference again. Favorite ELC memory: my first formal recruitment as an ELC with the lovely Villanova (Eta Epsilon) members, including the normal chaos of recruitment and several energy drinks. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: continue my education, starting with a master’s in higher education (academic or student affairs) or in human resources, and then eventually start a career working in higher education. No one knows that I secretly: wish I could live in Europe for the rest of my life. Three words that best describe me are: supportive, passionate, trustworthy.

Camille Stephens (Eta Upsilon-Chapman) Major: Political Science Hometown: Oak Park, Calif. Alpha Phi positions held: vice president of marketing, chapter president. As an ELC, I most look forward to: learning how to travel efficiently, assisting collegiate chapters in bettering their formal recruitments and making lasting memories with Alpha Phi women across the country. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: time spent with the executive council while serving as chapter president. We developed into a team, made lasting friendships and learned about each other as well as ourselves. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: attend graduate school to attain a master’s in public policy. I hope to then work as a policy analyst on Capitol Hill or in a state legislature. No one knows that I secretly: watch the news and read about politics to relax and unwind. Three words that best describe me are: quirky, candid, reliable.

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Melissa Mauer

Camille Stephens

Elizabeth Palumbo

Taylor Surby

Taylor Surby (Beta Upsilon-Oregon State) Major: Psychology, French minor Hometown: Beaverton, Ore. Alpha Phi positions held: director of philanthropy, vice president of marketing, chapter president, Red Dress Gala chairman. As an ELC, I most look forward to: getting to know Alpha Phis across the United States and Canada. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: attending the Pacific Northwest Leadership Conference in the spring of 2011. It was my first year on the executive council, and I was excited to see what Alpha Phis from other schools were like. I had so much fun learning more about my responsibilities as vice president of marketing and about Alpha Phi International. After I travel for Alpha Phi, I plan to: apply for a position with a non-profit organization. No one knows that I secretly: played N64 (Nintendo) after most Monday night dinners my senior year. Three words that best describe me are: honest, introspective, adventurous.

Stephanie Savitz

Thank you to the 2012-13 team for your dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm over the past year. Your love for Alpha Phi has influenced the many collegiate and alumnae members you have met, and you have left the Fraternity in a better place. Good luck to each of you in your future endeavors! We appreciate all you have done and will continue to do for Alpha Phi.

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Alumnae Celebrate 35 Years Several South Dakota (Psi) sisters held a 35-year reunion in October. The event coincided with the university’s Dakota Days homecoming, The women spent time at the chapter house and enjoyed an alumnae lunch hosted by collegians. Some of the women are pictured during the homecoming parade.

Sisters Hold Regular Reunions In February, nine DePauw (Gamma) sisters from the class of 1981 spent a long weekend at Jill Taubensee Havey’s home on Marco Island, Fla. The group tries to gather every couple years, and they have returned to DePauw University for each of their milestone class reunions and stayed at the chapter house.

ELCs Reunite During Marathon Five of the nine educational leadership consultants (ELC) who traveled in 199192 met in Washington, D.C., in March. Four of the women ran in the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon in honor of Michelle Muller Singewald (Eta Pi-Richmond), who is fighting breast cancer. The group hopes to run more races together in the future, and Michelle wants to join in the next race. Pictured are (clockwise, from left) Janine Coppola Kniola (Eta Zeta-Binghamton), Lara Ogrizovich Cline (Epsilon Omega-Texas A&M), Joy Maramba (Eta Omicron-Virginia Tech), Michelle Muller Singewald (Eta Pi-Richmond) and Evie Victorson (Beta Iota-West Virginia). A photo of the ELCs from 1991-92 is at bottom right with the five women noted, plus Amy Day Larson (Beta Upsilon-Oregon State), Pamela Nolin Nelson (Delta EpsilonIowa) and Tracy Carr Nordyke (Eta Kappa-UC/Irvine). Darci Willemssen (Psi-South Dakota) also traveled that year, but is not pictured.

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Eta Omegas Reunite More than 50 Towson (Eta Omega) alumnae who graduated between 1990-98 attended a reunion in January. Sisters traveled to Towson, Md., from as far away as Connecticut and Florida. Founding President Kim Kamuf Fawcett and charter members were in attendance. During the reunion, alumnae collected $361 in honor of an absent sister, Christine Beach, who could not attend because of health issues. The group looks forward to another reunion in 2015.

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Alumnae Pride CANADA ONTARIO Southwestern Ontario Alumnae enjoyed their annual general meeting and graduate luncheon in May at Waldo’s Bistro in London. Contact: Emily Campbell (Theta Eta-Western University), emily.alphaphi@gmail.com Web: alphaphilondonalumnae.blogspot.com

UNITED STATES CALIFORNIA Palos Verdes Peninsula The chapter hosted the 46th annual South Bay Alumnae Panhellenic scholarship luncheon and silent auction in March at Palos Verdes Golf Club (PVGC). Panhellenic Representative Nancy Kraus (Iota-Wisconsin) and Karen Brandhorst-Earle (Delta-Cornell) co-chaired the event. Approximately 150 guests enjoyed a heart-healthy lunch organized by PVGC Director of Catering Wendy Green Young (Beta Pi-USC). Paige Wahrenburg Lapen (OmicronMissouri) coordinated the donation of several items, including the two speakers. The event raised more than $10,000 for the scholarship fund. Contact: Mary Cawley Turmell (Chi-Montana), mejrt01@aol.com

Silicon Valley In February, sisters supported the South Bay Alumnae Panhellenic (SBAP) by attending their annual Comedy Night scholarship fundraiser. More than $1,300 was raised. To make it even more special, SBAP announced an Alpha Phi collegian, Sara Vierra (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara), is the recipient of one of the two scholarships this year. In April, alumnae joined San Jose State (Beta Psi) collegians for a barbecue mixer at their chapter house. Members also trained for and helped organize a local 5K run. The chapter’s Founders’ Day event will be Oct. 20, 2013. Contact Amy Nobriga (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay) at

Northern Virginia Alumnae pose with the statue of Frances E. Willard (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) during a tour of the U.S. Capitol.

anobriga81@gmail.com if you are interested in attending or want to help with the event. Contact: Karen Siegel Fitting (Eta Alpha-New Hampshire), karen@fittinginn.com Web: siliconvalleyphis.org Facebook: Silicon Valley Phis

FLORIDA Daytona Beach Area The chapter’s Founders’ Day luncheon will be held in the fall at the Halifax River Yacht Club in Daytona. Don’t miss this special meeting. Contact lindalampman@att.net for details. Contact: Linda Lampman (Pi-North Dakota), lindalampman@att.net

Jacksonville First Coast WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Birth sisters Gayle Williams Hefner, left, and Kay Williams Slack (both Gamma Omega-Midwestern State) present a program during a Founders' Day celebration.

The chapter hosted the Jacksonville Area Alumnae Panhellenic meeting in February. In March, alumnae celebrated the Syracuse Triad at Black Finn Restaurant with members of Alpha Gamma Delta and Gamma Phi Beta. The chapter also started work on a new flip-flop fundraiser. Contact: Robyn West Comeau (Delta Chi-William Woods), robyn.comeau@gmail.com Web: sites.google.com/site/alphaphijaxfl Facebook: Jacksonville First Coast Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi

Southeast Florida/Greater Fort Lauderdale The chapter’s Wear Red luncheon was held at Sweet Tomatoes in Coral Springs in February. The luncheon combined the chapter’s annual recognition of Heart

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Disease Awareness Month with a Valentine’s Day celebration. Members participated in an American Heart Association Heart Walk and attended the local Alumnae Panhellenic scholarship luncheon in March. Jo-Anne Freeman Penttinen (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest) was a model in the luncheon’s fashion show. The chapter also planned to visit a Build-A-Bear Workshop to make teddy bears for juvenile heart patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Contact: Dimitra Gountis (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin Wallace), dimitra305@comcast.net

ILLINOIS Chicago Western Villages Weary of waiting for spring to arrive in Chicago, the group headed to Garfield Park Conservatory for a welcome dose of flowers, ferns and other greenery. They enjoyed lunch after in downtown Oak Park. Contact: Chris Williams Barr (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), chrisbarrw@att.net Facebook: Chicago Western Villages Alpha Phi

DuPage Valley Alumnae were honored in a Chicago newspaper for their contributions to Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. In addition, members enjoyed a heart-healthy olive oil tasting party as well as an end-of-year picnic with their families. Contact: Susan Ritter Cozart (Zeta Xi-Elmhurst), secozart49@aol.com Web: dupagealphaphi.org Facebook: DuPage Valley Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

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Members enjoyed a soup potluck while they cheered on the three Alpha Phi sisters who competed in the Miss America Pageant in January. A book club was organized, and alumnae chose to read The Necklace.

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KANSAS Greater Kansas City The annual Red Dress Gala was a success. Alumnae joined together to raise money and enjoyed American Heartland Theatre’s production of “The Hounds of Baskervilles.” Contact: Kelli Wilson Daly (Nu-Nebraska), krwdaly@yahoo.com Web: kc-aphis.com Facebook: Greater Kansas City Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Wichita Alumnae enjoyed bunko in January at the home of Beth Sevart Hyder (Gamma Xi-Wichita State). They welcomed Angela Hoisington Ibrahim (Gamma Delta-Kansas), who recently moved to the area. In February, they visited the Kansas Food Bank and spent time filling backpacks for school children. Contact: Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State), mcweddle@cox.net Web: alphaphigammaxi.com Facebook: Wichita Alumnae of Alpha Phi Twitter: WichitaAPhiAlum

NORTHERN NEVADA Alumnae have a ball during a chapter bowling night.

Alumnae held their second annual Red Dress Gala at the Elephant Walk Restaurant in Waltham. They raised more than $400 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Contact: Christine Alvarez Watson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), tine.watson@gmail.com Web: bostonphis.com

MISSOURI Kansas City Missouri Metropolitan Alumnae attended a Missouri Mavericks hockey game and enjoyed a night of sisterhood and sports fun. Many more events are scheduled for summer. Contact: Jamie Kluesner (Theta Lambda-Central Missouri), jamielkluesner@gmail.com Facebook: Kansas City MO Metro Alpha Phi Alum Twitter: KCMOAPhiAlumnae

NEBRASKA Omaha Becky Champion Connolly (Nu-Nebraska) organized a visit to CREATE craft studio in February, and members made artistic masterpieces to take home. Alumnae enjoyed a tour of the Lucky Bucket Brewery in March, organized by Katie Frost Miller (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney). They Minx’d their toenails in the latest styles in April during an event organized by Jenn Flemming Dannehl (Delta XiNebraska/Kearney). Contact: Julie O’Meara Jernstrom (Nu-Nebraska), julie.jernstrom@cox.net Facebook: Omaha Alpha Phi Alumnae

A New Way to Keep Connected to Alpha Phi! What? Alumnae Affinity Pilot Program Why? Research indicates that a member’s primary affiliation to Alpha Phi is through her collegiate chapter – with her new member class and other chapter sisters. How? During the 2013-14 academic year, Alpha Phi International Fraternity and Alpha Phi Foundation will pilot a new approach to connect alumnae with their collegiate chapters and assist in building the relationship back with the overall organization through a new concept called Alumnae Affinity. Between eight and 10 chapters across the United States and Canada will each be guided by an Alumnae Affinity specialist volunteer who will encourage, facilitate and support the relationship and communication of chapter-specific alumnae and their collegiate chapters. What can you do? If you know of already established alumnae networks or have questions about the upcoming pilot program, please contact one of the following members of the alumnae strategy team:

❧ Kim Brown Brannon (Gamma Rho-Penn State), kimbrown@alumnae.alphaphi.org

❧ Laura Jen Kin Berger (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach), syd2karli@aol.com

❧ Jean Creamer Hodges (Rho-Ohio State), jghodges@aol.com

❧ Misty Milburn Wilson (Theta Xi-Shippensburg), mistywilson9@gmail.com Stay tuned for more information about the pilot and future of this program!

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Alumnae Pride NEVADA Northern Nevada February’s activity was a lively bowling night, and March featured a get-together at a paint your own pottery studio. Local sisters of all ages are welcome to join in the fun planned for the remainder of 2013. Contact: Breanna Borries (Eta Upsilon-Chapman), nnalphaphi@gmail.com Web: renoalphaphi.weebly.com Facebook: Reno Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque A Wear Red wine and cheese tasting hosted by Shirley Twedt Calhoun (Beta Sigma-Utah) raised $600 to fund heart health programs. Alumnae continue to support the local Ronald McDonald House with frozen food, snacks and needed household items. Contact: Judy Giudice Tull (Omega-Texas), judytull@gmail.com

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Members attend the annual alumnae tea hosted by St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) collegians.

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Association, 3205 South Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201. The alumnae chapter’s annual meeting was held in June.

Alumnae and guests enjoyed a Charlotte Checkers hockey game for their third annual Hearts & Pucks fundraiser.

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Contact: Somer Beauvois Wright (Epsilon Phi-NC State), somer.wright@gmail.com Web: queencityphis.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter of Charlotte Twitter: CharlotteAPhi

NORTH DAKOTA Grand Forks Alumnae welcomed two new North Dakota (Pi) house corporation board members: Toby Hildre and Lara Olsen Prozinski (both Pi-North Dakota). There are big plans underway to update Pi’s formal room this summer. Alumnae who would like to donate to support this and other much-needed collegiate chapter projects may mail their checks to Gate City Bank, c/o Alpha Phi House Southwest Dallas, TEXAS Sisters enjoy opening day with the Texas Rangers.

OHIO Ashland Area The February meeting theme was Chocolates and Valentines. Members brought a gift-wrapped chocolate surprise for sharing. They also created a special Valentine craft project under the guidance of Beth Skelton Peebles (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin Wallace), who served as hostess for the event. In March, they held the annual Filling Bags with Friendship fundraising project. Members donated items for, filled and delivered goody bags to Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) collegians prior to mid-terms. The bags were purchased by parents and included a special note from them to their daughters. Contact: Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State), janschaeffer@alumnae.alphaphi.org

Cleveland East Emily Jewell Hodgman (Theta-Michigan) organized a chapter event at Cleveland Racquet Club. Laura Kepley (Beta-Northwestern), associate artistic director of the Cleveland Play House, presented a unique behind the scenes look at the theatre. The March meeting was held at the home of Sarah Ross Weber (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland). Heart-shaped pillows were assembled to be donated to breast cancer patients. Candice Berthold (Beta OmegaKent State), owner of The Olive and The Grape, gave a presentation about “Herbs in Recipes.” Contact: Carina Samuelson Mauck (Eta Gamma-Akron), cmauck@windstream.net

Cleveland West Members attended a theater production of “Next to Normal” featuring students from Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon). They also hosted a ceremony to welcome graduating seniors to the alumnae chapter.

Contact: Mitzi Wilson Gitlin (Beta Omega-Kent State), Alpha Phi Quarterly

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OKLAHOMA In April, Ginnie Netherton Graham (Phi-Oklahoma) was recognized as the Alpha Phi Panhellenic Woman of the Year by the Tulsa Alumnae Panhellenic (see page 5). In addition, the chapter welcomed two alumnae initiates: Meloni Souto Janzen and Kath Peterson Williams. Contact: Deborah Brown McGuire (Phi-Oklahoma), debmcguire@cox.net Web: alphaphitulsa.org

TEXAS Amarillo Alumnae gathered at the Amarillo Club for a luncheon honoring 25-year members Ginger Bell Smith, Laurel Richards Gerald, Abie Aycock Freeman and 50-year sister Betty Gray Hill (all Gamma Iota-Texas Tech). Contact: Stacey Taylor Anthony (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), staceanthony@aol.com Facebook: Amarillo Alumnae of Alpha Phi

Dallas and Suburban Alumnae celebrated spring with a Skinny Salads and Fat Desserts event. In March, members collected teddy bears for a local children’s organization. Other events included happy hour, Dallas by Chocolate in May and an early summer A-Phiesta in June. Alumnae and recent graduates in the area are welcome to join in the fun. Check the chapter’s website for details or follow them on Facebook. Contact: Leigh Ann Hoenig (Gamma Eta-North Texas), lahoenig@hotmail.com Web: alphaphidallas.org Facebook: Dallas and Suburban Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Fort Worth The chapter enjoyed the annual progressive dinner held during the spring. Contact: LeLynne Waltman Knight (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian), lelynnewk@gmail.com Web: fortworthalphaphi.com Facebook: Fort Worth Alpha Phi Twitter: FtWorthAlphaPhi

San Antonio Alumnae gathered for a happy hour event at Perico’s Mexican Restaurant. They attended an annual alumnae tea hosted by St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) collegians. Visit the chapter’s Facebook page for upcoming events. Contact: Heather Canales DeCamp (Iota Beta-St. Mary’s), lifeiszippy@yahoo.com Web: sanantoniophis.com Facebook: Alpha Phi San Antonio Alum

Southwest Dallas Sisters went “All Out Red” at Gloria’s restaurant during their February meeting and participated in their annual flower delivery fundraiser for Valentine’s Day. In March, alumnae enjoyed a Phiva Las Vegas-themed Texas Hold ‘Em event. Several members enjoyed attending the Texas Rangers’ home opener in April. Contact: Judy Dandridge Hatch (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/ Commerce), judyhatch@sbcglobal.net Web: swdallasaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Fraternity – Southwest Dallas Area Alumnae Twitter: SWDallasAPhi

Wichita Falls Members enjoyed a games night in August. They joined Midwestern State (Gamma Omega) collegians for a Founders’ Day celebration. The program included a presentation by birth sisters Kay Williams Slack and Gayle Williams Hefner (both Gamma Omega-Midwestern State), who reminisced about their collegiate years and

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA/GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE Alumnae enjoy the chapter’s Wear Red luncheon.

the bonds made and maintained. Donations were made to the Clay County No Kill Animal Shelter. The holiday party brought many for a fun evening and a collection of teddy bears for foster children. Goody bags were made for Gamma Omega collegians in March, and new alumnae were welcomed in April. Contact: Margaret M. Myers (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State), mmm4101@gmail.com

VIRGINIA Northern Virginia Members enjoyed a spring buffet, barbecue and pool party, a Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee dinner, brunch for graduating seniors and George Mason’s (Eta Lambda) Red Dress Gala. Alumnae look forward to fall events such as the annual Wine Welcome, a Founders’ Day brunch and assisting Eta Lambda collegians during recruitment. Visit the chapter’s website for information about regularly scheduled book club, lunch bunch and bridge club meetings. Contact: Olivia Wheeler Rabinowitch (Zeta Iota-Virginia), rabinowitch@msn.com Web: alphaphi-va.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae of Northern Virginia

ASHLAND AREA, OHIO Alumnae assemble goody bags for Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) collegians.

NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTERS Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters and ivy connections are forming in the following areas:

❧ Central Iowa ❧ West Virginia Charleston ❧ Connecticut Hartford ❧ New York Long Island

WISCONSIN

❧ Alabama Mobile

Door County

❧ Wisconsin Stevens Point

The chapter meets for an annual luncheon during the summertime and other informal events throughout the year. They are located in northeastern Wisconsin on the enchanting Door Peninsula noted for scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, limestone bluffs and boreal forests. Seasonal residents and those who live nearby or visit the area are encouraged to contact the chapter for information about upcoming events.

❧ Washington Walla Walla

Contact: Virginia Murphy Maher (Gamma UpsilonWisconsin/Milwaukee), vmaher@itol.com

Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters are revitalizing in the following areas:

❧ Ohio Akron-Canton ❧ New York Albany ❧ Georgia Atlanta ❧ Central New York ❧ Florida Fort Lauderdale ❧ Indiana Indianapolis ❧ Illinois Peoria ❧ Pennsylvania Pittsburgh ❧ Southeast Louisiana Please contact Elizabeth Conner (Gamma-DePauw) at econner@alphaphi.org if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area.

Web Extra If your chapter submitted a photo for this issue and you do not see it in the Alumnae Pride section, it may be in our special Quarterly Web Extra. Visit alphaphi.org/quarterly/viewrecentissues.

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Alpha Phi Is For a Lifetime By Karen Post Cowles (Delta Kappa-Wisconsin/La Crosse)

We are a group of Wisconsin/La Crosse (Delta Kappa) sisters from the graduating classes of 1967-69 who continue to get together every two to three years. Our most recent reunion of ten sorority sisters was in Austin, Texas, in May 2012. There is never a moment of silence and always lots of laughter and silliness. We catch up with each other’s lives over great food and wine … thanks to our very own “Julia Child,” Joann Miller Selmo, who never ceases to amaze us with her culinary talents. Lynn Laursen Lentscher, a sister residing in Dallas, happened to see a Facebook reference about the Austin reunion. Since she hadn’t seen most of the women attending in more than 40 years since graduation and since we were going to be so close, she decided to drive to Austin to spend time with us. It was as if we hadn’t been apart all those years! While we all shared our stories to bring Lynn up-to-date, she shared her journey that included a diagnosis of ovarian cancer 24

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earlier in her life … and winning her battle with cancer through tenacity, faith, exercise, a superb support group of friends and family, and an amazing medical team. This wonderful and generous sister is one of the four founders of Be the Difference Foundation (bethedifferencefoundation.org), a foundation dedicated to raising funds for ovarian cancer research – a cancer which receives much less attention than other types of cancers that affect women. Shortly after the Austin reunion, another of our sisters, Pam Smith Schaetzel, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. We launched a Circle of Light in her honor – so that each of us could join in prayer from multiple locations around the country as our dear sister went through surgery and cancer treatments while staying in contact with her constantly. Our group also donated on behalf of Pam and Lynn to Be the Difference Foundation. And we volunteered to participate in the organization’s Wheel to

Survive event in February 2013, joining hundreds of others for a day of spinning to raise funds for ovarian cancer research. Our Circle of Light team collected more than $6,000. We all believe we were supposed to have our reunion in Austin and that Lynn was supposed to see the Facebook comment and attend. We believe she was meant to reconnect with us, to share her personal experience with ovarian cancer and also serve as a mentor and health coach to Pam. I could not estimate how many emails and phone calls went back and forth between our group of sisters over that seven-month period! There is a very happy ending to our story! Not only does Lynn remain cancer free (14-plus years), we are thrilled to report that Pam learned in early February that she is cancer free! Alpha Phi is forever. We are proof of that!

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also celebrated the groundbreaking of their new chapter house.

ONTARIO

Web: alphaphialabama.com

Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) The chapter hosted its 12th annual Heart Throb dance competition and raised $1,200 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Collegians enjoyed sisterhood events, including a Pinterest craft night, Valentine’s Day movie night and a Spring Fling tea party. Congratulations to Chapter Advisor Janette Kelly (Iota Theta-Wilfrid Laurier) for receiving the Outstanding Chapter Advisor award during the North Central Midwest/Upper Midwest Leadership Conference. Web: laurieralphaphi.com Facebook: WLU Alpha Phi Twitter: WLUAlphaPhi

QUEBEC Bishop’s (Eta Chi) In January, the chapter hosted its first Red Dress Gala that featured a casino theme. Thanks to its success, they plan to make it an annual event. Sisters look forward to a summer sisterhood event and a special Phiestathemed recruitment. Web: etachi.wix.com/alphaphietachi Facebook: Eta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi

ARIZONA Arizona (Beta Epsilon) In April, sisters hosted their annual King of Hearts competition to benefit women’s heart health research and awareness. Web: azalphaphi.com Facebook: Arizona Alpha Phi

Arizona State (Gamma Pi) Members enjoyed an overnight retreat in the snowy mountains of Arizona and a social event with Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. They raised approximately $10,000 with their Move Your Phi’t 5k run and participated in the Devils in Disguise community service event. They also participated in Greek Week activities. They look forward to fall formal recruitment. Web: asualphaphi.com Facebook: ASU Alpha Phi Twitter: ASU_AlphaPhi

CALIFORNIA Chapman (Eta Upsilon) Sisters won best choreography and fourth place awards in the university’s annual skit competition. Four members competed in Delta Tau Delta’s Delta Queen philanthropy event. They enjoyed a date party in March and hosted their Red Dress Gala in April.

UNITED STATES ALABAMA Alabama (Beta Mu) In April, the chapter hosted its annual Red Dress Gala and raised $20,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters

SAN DIEGO STATE (GAMMA ALPHA) Collegians host a successful Mother's Weekend.

Web: chapmanalphaphi.com Facebook: Chapman Alpha Phi Twitter: ChapmanAPhi

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC (IOTA GAMMA) Collegians welcome alumnae for a weekend retreat to celebrate the chapter’s 15th anniversary.

CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) Members hosted two successful philanthropy events: Mr. Heartthrob and Party Hearty. They enjoyed a sisterhood retreat in Catalina Island. Collegians hosted a successful alumnae initiation that included mothers and a Parent’s Day event with families that featured brunch at the chapter house. Facebook: Alpha Phi CSULB Twitter: AlphaPhiCSULB

San Diego (Eta Rho) The chapter participated in formal recruitment in January and welcomed 45 new members, for a total of 170 sisters overall. In April, the women partnered with Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity to host an annual powder puff football tournament to benefit Special Olympics. Sisters also hosted a Red Dress Gala in November. Web: usdalphaphi.com Facebook: USD Alpha Phi

San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) During the spring, the chapter had a successful Mother’s Weekend that included a catered lunch at the chapter house, private yoga sessions, a scholarship recognition service and a candy buffet. Web: ilovealphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi SDSU

San Francisco State (Eta Theta) The chapter hosted its annual Mr. Heart Throb competition and raised $900 for Alpha Phi Foundation. They enjoyed a sisterhood event at a local self-defense studio. Members participated in the university’s 5k walk to celebrate the

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investiture of the school’s new president, Leslie E. Wong, who even joined the walk. Web: alphaphisfsu.com Facebook: SFSU Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhi_SFSU

UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) New chapter officers participated in a retreat. Sisters hosted their seventh annual Red Dress Gala to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation. During the Pacific Northwest/ Southwest Leadership Conference, the chapter was recognized as an Order of the Lamp Qualifier and with a Foundation Excellence in Philanthropy award. During the university’s Greek Awards ceremony, the chapter received an award for Outstanding Formal Recruitment, and Jordan Gassner was named Greek Woman of the Year. Web: ucialphaphi.com Facebook: UC Irvine Alpha Phi

University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma) Sisters received awards for Outstanding Marketing, Outstanding New Member Education and Outstanding Programming during the Pacific Northwest/Southwest Leadership Conference. Members celebrated the chapter’s 15th anniversary with a weekend retreat with alumnae. Web: pacificalphaphi.com Facebook: Pacific Alpha Phi Twitter: PacificAlphaPhi

COLORADO Denver (Iota Xi) The chapter initiated six new members through continuous open bidding. Facebook: DU Alpha Phi

Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma) Sisters initiated two new members during the spring semester. The chapter received several recognitions during the university’s Greek awards celebration, including second place for scholarship and first place for freshman class scholarship. Freshman Madison Brantley was recognized as New Member of the Year. In April, they INDIANA U. SOUTHEAST (ZETA EPSILON) The chapter hosts its spring Red Dress event.

FLORIDA STATE (GAMMA PHI) Sisters are excited to break ground on the chapter’s new house.

hosted their Forget-Me-Not Ball, which honored senior collegians and alumnae from the last five years. Web: uncoaphi.wix.com/alphaphiunc Facebook: Alpha Phi at UNC Twitter: AlphaPhiUNC1

chapter will host its third annual Red Dress Gala on October 4, 2013, at the Tallahassee Civic Center. Alumnae, families and community members are invited to attend. Facebook: Alpha Phi at Florida State University Twitter: FSUAlphaPhi

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GEORGIA

Connecticut (Iota Lambda)

Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)

The chapter hosted its second annual Red Dress Gala in April. They raised $4,185 for Alpha Phi Foundation through a silent auction, raffle and monetary donations. Alumnae, parents, friends and sisters enjoyed a night of dancing, caricatures and fun.

The chapter hosted its fourth annual King of Hearts philanthropy event in February with a record of more than $4,000 raised. Sisters participated in the GT for the Kids dance marathon, with several members serving as morale leaders and on the marathon’s executive committee. Abigail Halim received a College of Engineering Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher award. Songee Barker was selected as the Georgia Tech Golden Girl, the featured twirler for the schools’ marching band.

Web: alphaphiuconn.com Facebook: Alpha Phi UConn Twitter: AlphaPhiUConn

FLORIDA Barry (Theta Omega) From logging more than 200 hours of community service to receiving the award for highest GPA, members have been very involved on campus. Sisters enjoyed spending time with local alumnae during a Founders’ Day brunch, hosted at the chapter house. The alumnae website and social media outlets were re-designed. Web: miamialphaphi.wordpress.com Facebook: Miami Alpha Phi Twitter: MiamiAlphaPhi

Florida State (Gamma Phi) The chapter was honored to join local alumnae and Alpha Phi International representatives to present Alpha Phi Foundation’s $50,000 Heart to Heart Grant to Tallahassee Memorial’s Heart and Vascular Center. Jenna Pullara is the university’s director of homecoming, and Sara Saxner is student body vice president. Members were ecstatic to break ground on the new chapter house at 123 Copeland St. in February. They will move in by January 2014. The

Web: gtalphaphi.org Facebook: Georgia Tech Alpha Phi Twitter: GTAlphaPhi

ILLINOIS DePaul (Iota Eta) The chapter set a new record at its fifth annual Red Dress Gala, raising nearly $7,500 for Alpha Phi Foundation. More than 300 guests attended the event at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel. Members attended the university’s Panhellenic Badge Day tea. They attended a school basketball game and participated in community service. Facebook: DePaul Alpha Phi Twitter: DePaulAlphaPhi

Elmhurst (Zeta Xi) Stella Abbinante led a ritual session as part of the university’s Fraternal Values Summit. During the school’s Greek awards celebration, the chapter received honors for Chapter of Excellence, Alumnae Relations and Philanthropy, and Sigrid Andrae was named New Member

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On Campus of the Year. The chapter held successful Cardiac Care Week and Red Dress Gala philanthropy events that raised money for heart health. The week included Zumba, cardio sculpt classes and a bake sale. Web: alphaphizetaxi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at Elmhurst College Twitter: AlphaPhiEC

Illinois (Beta Alpha) Collegians welcomed more than 60 alumnae to the chapter house during an alumnae weekend. Sisters welcomed 46 new members during formal recruitment. Collegians enjoyed visits to apple orchards, spa days and outdoor movies. They raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation’s Kristy Burgener Memorial Scholarship fund by hosting a Fall PHIeast. They also held the 23rd annual King of Hearts week to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: illinoisalphaphi.com Facebook: University of Illinois Alpha Phi Twitter: UIUC_AlphaPhi

Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) The chapter welcomed new members during formal recruitment. They hosted the third annual Love Shack philanthropy event in February. Sisters were involved with a variety of community service events during the spring, including North Chicago schools, Feed My Starving Children and an American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The chapter also held a formal. Web: alphaphilfc.weebly.com Facebook: Alpha Phi LFC Twitter: AlphaPhiLFC

NORTHERN ILLINOIS (EPSILON DELTA) In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, sisters read to local elementary school students.

Northern Illinois (Epsilon Delta) In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, sisters read to local elementary school students. The chapter hosted a successful Red Dress Gala in February that featured a silent auction, games and dinner. Facebook: Northern Illinois-Alpha Phi Twitter: NIUAlphaPhi BENTLEY (ZETA RHO) Sisters welcome their newly initiated members.

INDIANA Ball State (Delta Rho) The chapter hosted its 14th annual Mr. Phi-nomenal competition in February that sold out. The winner, Jack Barfell, was a three-time participant in the competition. With support from other Greek chapters, alumnae and local businesses, sisters raised a record $7,200 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: alphaphibsu.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Delta Rho Twitter: AlphaPhiBSU

DePauw (Gamma) The chapter welcomed 37 new members during the spring semester. They hosted a successful Heart Throb week in February that raised almost $2,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. In April, they participated in a service project with Beta Theta Pi fraternity, helping clean up a local park. Facebook: Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiDePauw

IOWA Drake (Gamma Omicron) Sisters raised more than $2,800 for Alpha Phi Foundation during their annual Fast Phi’t week that featured a vegetable eating contest, mini track competition and Mr.

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Heartthrob competition. During the university’s Greek Gala, members took home the Chapter of Excellence Award, and Madeline Meyer was named Outstanding New Member. Web: drakealphaphi.com Facebook: Drake Alpha Phi Twitter: DrakeAlphaPhi

Iowa (Delta Epsilon) Members were involved in the university’s 24-hour Dance Marathon. Ten sisters held leadership positions with the event, and chapter members raised the second largest sum of money among Greek chapters. They also befriended one of the pediatric cancer patients who benefited from the marathon. Web: alphaphiuiowa.org Facebook: Iowa Alpha Phi Twitter: IowaAlphaPhi

KANSAS Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Sisters received a Rhatigan Chapter of Fraternal Excellence award during the university’s annual Greek awards celebration. Keely McCoy was named Outstanding New Member of the Year, and Mandy Ewertz was named Craig Barton Outstanding Greek Sophomore. During the South Central/Southeast Leadership Conference, the

ALABAMA (BETA MU) House corporation board members and the chapter's president pose with University President Judy Bonner during the groundbreaking ceremony for the chapter’s new house.

chapter also received an award for most improved local advising. Members traveled to Atlanta, Ga., to support the Wichita State Shockers in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Web: wichitastatealphaphi.com Facebook: Wichita State Alpha Phi Twitter: WSUAlphaPhi

MAINE Maine (Delta Nu) Members hosted a new philanthropy event during the semester, Hypnotize My Heart. They volunteered at a Ronald McDonald House for the Frances E. Willard Day of Service. They celebrated the chapter’s 50th anniversary and 11th annual Move Your Phi’t event in April. The chapter was recognized with the highest chapter GPA on campus. They also participated in the university’s Bear Fest dance marathon.

WPI (Iota Omicron)

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Just after celebrating its second anniversary, the chapter received five honors during the university’s Greek Recognition Awards. The chapter was recognized with awards for Most Improved Chapter of the Year, Outstanding Facilities and Fiscal Management and an honor roll recognition for Outstanding Risk Management. Julie Wade received a Living the Ritual Award, and Pamela Stanley received the Outstanding Alumnae Contribution Award. The chapter also reached campus total and initiated eight new members.

New Hampshire (Eta Alpha)

Web: alphaphiwpi.wix.com/iotaomicron Facebook: WPI Alpha Phi - Iota Omicron Chapter Twitter: WPI_Alpha_Phi

MICHIGAN Michigan State (Beta Beta) The chapter raised more than $15,500 for Alpha Phi Foundation with their annual Red Dress Ball. Sisters welcomed their fathers to East Lansing for Dad’s Day and an MSU baseball game. During the North Central Midwest/ Upper Midwest Leadership Conference, the chapter received a Most Improved Chapter of the Year Award, and Angela Tangalakis-Normand (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) was named Advisor of the Year. Facebook: Alpha Phi Michigan State University

Bentley (Zeta Rho) Sisters initiated 16 new members. They hosted their first Trivia Night philanthropy event, raising more than $600 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Members also hosted a Parent’s Luncheon that raised more than $300. Facebook: Bentley University Alpha Phi - Zeta Rho Twitter: AlphaPhiZetaRho

Collegians welcomed 24 new initiates during the spring. Sisters were excited to host their first Move Your Phi’t 5k in April; they appreciated the support of alumnae. They concluded the school year with an annual senior dinner. Web: alphaphietaeta.weebly.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Fraternity Eta Eta Chapter Twitter: AlphaPhiSHU

NEW YORK Hofstra (Theta Mu) Sisters welcomed 14 new members during spring formal recruitment. They raised almost $7,700 at their second annual Red Dress Gala. More than 150 members, family and alumnae attended the event in support of Alpha Phi Foundation.

Rensselaer (Theta Tau)

Minnesota (Epsilon)

Facebook: Alpha Phi UMN Twitter: AlphaPhiUMN

MASSACHUSSETTS

Seton Hall (Eta Eta)

MINNESOTA

MARYLAND

Web: umdalphaphi.com Facebook: AlphaPhiUMD

NEW JERSEY

Facebook: Alpha Phi Hofstra Twitter: AlphaPhiHofstra

Web: umainealphaphi.com Facebook: UMaine Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiDeltaNu

Sisters co-hosted a second annual Casino Night philanthropy event with Phi Delta Theta fraternity and raised more than $10,000, a portion of which will benefit Alpha Phi Foundation.

Facebook: UNH Alpha Phi

Twitter: AlphaPhiMSU

The sixth annual Red Dress Gala featured a live and silent auction, games and a fashion show and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. During the North Central Midwest/ Upper Midwest Leadership Conference, the chapter was presented an Alpha Phi Foundation Regional Partner in Philanthropy Award. Their next Red Dress Gala will be held in February 2014. Fiona Cummings is vice president of the university’s student body.

Maryland (Delta Zeta)

This year, the chapter changed its philanthropy event from the Eat Your Heart Out healthy eating contest to its first Move Your Phi’t 5k walk, held in April. Sisters also held their first alumnae potluck in April.

Sisters welcomed three new members. They hosted Heart Health Days in February to raise awareness for Alpha Phi Foundation. They also held a Strike out Strokes bowling philanthropy event with Lambda Chi Alpha to benefit the American Stroke Association. The fifth annual Red Dress Gala raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. They enjoyed visiting with alumnae who returned for the weekend. Sisters also participated in a local American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. Web: rpialphaphi.weebly.com Facebook: RPI Alpha Phi Twitter: APhiThetaTau

MISSOURI Missouri (Omicron) Sisters welcomed 11 new members during the spring. A “How sweet it is to be an Alpha Phi”-themed Bid Day featured hand-drawn caricatures and cotton candy. Members placed second in the Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis lip sync and dance competition. Approximately 400 members of the community, families and alumnae attended the chapter’s ninth annual Rockin’ Red Dress poker tournament and silent auction that raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation.

ELMHURST (ZETA XI) The chapter celebrates honors received during the university’s Greek awards ceremony.

Web: mizzouaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi @ Mizzou Twitter: MizzouAlphaPhi

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Villanova (Eta Epsilon)

UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi)

In February, members hosted their Red Dress Gala that benefited heart health.

The chapter hosted its third annual Red Dress Gala and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: uncw-alphaphi.com Facebook: UNCW Alpha Phi Twitter: EtaXiAlphaPhi

OHIO Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) Sisters hosted their Alpha Phi Bail Out for Cardiac Care Week in February and raised more than $700. The Mr. University philanthropy event in March raised $1,650. Both events benefited Alpha Phi Foundation.

WICHITA STATE (GAMMA XI) Sisters cheer on their school in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Rochester (Theta Kappa) The chapter was nominated for two of the university’s Expectations for Excellence Awards: Community Building and Programming, and Character and Values. Sisters hosted the second annual Ivy Ironman Challenge as part of their Heart Health Week initiative. Activities during the week included a Zumba-thon, heart healthy dinner, tug-of-war, wheelbarrow races, pyramid building and an obstacle course. Bridget Burghardt is co-president of the university’s Global Water Brigades chapter and traveled with the group during spring break to Honduras to help build a clean water filtration system. Anaise Williams gave a presentation at Harvard University’s National College Research Conference about her work with rural low-income women in Northern Thailand during a study abroad program. She was one of five speakers (out of 250) to receive an Award of Excellence for her presentation. Web: uralphaphi.org Facebook: Rochester Alpha Phi Twitter: URAlphaPhi Sisters participated in the Matthew Scarpati Memorial Walk, a student killed by a drunk driver in 2009, to raise awareness regarding the dangers of drinking and driving. They also participated in an American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. Facebook: Alpha Phi Theta Epsilon Twitter: AlphaPhiThetaEp

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West Chester (Epsilon Kappa) The chapter had the highest GPA among Greek groups during the fall semester. They welcomed three new members during the spring. Sisters also hosted their first Cardiac Arrest event. Facebook: Alpha Phi West Chester University Twitter: AlphaPhi_EK

Facebook: Alpha Phi Ashland Twitter: AlphaPhi_EA

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Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi)

Sisters raised almost $14,000 with their Red Dress Gala that featured a silent and live auction. They hosted their annual Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event, the Move Your Phi’t Zumba-thon, Keep the Beat Week and Alpha Phiesta Taco Feed. Members participated in a Greek blood drive. Sisters had a cumulative GPA of 3.47. The chapter gave out more than $26,000 in scholarships to members. During the Greek Awards ceremony, the chapter received the Friendship Pillar Award, Kaitlyn Stern was recognized as Outstanding New Member of the Year, Alayna Ackerman was named Outstanding Sophomore of the Year, and Rebekah Rinehart was honored as Greek Woman of the Year.

The chapter welcomed 37 new members during spring recruitment. In February, they were honored with Excellence in Scholarship and Most Improved Chapter awards during the North Central Midwest/Upper Midwest Leadership Conference. In March, the chapter hosted a successful fourth annual Red Dress Gala philanthropy event. Web: cwrualphaphi.wix.com/cwrualphaphi Facebook: CWRU Alpha Phi Twitter: CWRUAlphaPhi

Kent State (Beta Omega) The chapter took first place in their category in Kappa Sigma’s Greek Music Awards competition. More than 50 mothers attended a Mom’s Day event at the chapter house. They enjoyed Greek Week and welcomed six new members during recruitment. Web: alphaphiksu.com Facebook: Alpha Phi KSU Twitter: AlphaPhi_KSU

OREGON Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) Sisters hosted their Outlast Greek Row philanthropy event. They also volunteered several hours of their time to various organizations. Twitter: APhi_OSU

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SUNY/Buffalo (Theta Epsilon)

Web: vualphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at Villanova University Twitter: APhiVillanova

St. Joseph’s (Theta Theta) The chapter welcomed 46 new members, who were initiated in March. They hosted their Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event in April and raised more than $1,000 to benefit heart health. Seniors were inducted into a local alumnae chapter in April. Facebook: Alpha Phi Theta Theta

South Dakota (Psi)

Web: aphisouthdakota.moonfruit.com Facebook: Alpha Phi South Dakota Twitter: USDAlphaPhi

TEXAS North Texas (Gamma Eta) During the spring semester, sisters hosted their first Go Red Week and raised more than $2,500 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Events for the week included a Wear Red Day, a program on women’s heart health, a blood drive and the annual Alpha Phi’esta Taco Phi’st. Web: untalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at UNT Twitter: AlphaPhiatUNT

ARIZONA STATE (GAMMA PI) Collegians enjoy a sisterhood retreat.

WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia (Beta Iota) Collegians hosted their annual Red Dress Gala and Bounce for Beats philanthropic events and still found time to achieve the best GPA among sororities for fall semester. They were welcomed by Mon General Hospital and Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton as part of their Go Red/Women’s Cardiac Care campaign. Sisters who attended the event were even featured on a local billboard. Facebook: Alpha Phi WVU Twitter: WVUAlphaPhi SAN DIEGO (ETA RHO) Sisters welcome new members.

VIRGINIA Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) The chapter hosted its first Heart Health Month in February that included a Hoops for Heart event, blood drive and the annual King of Hearts competition and raised more than $3,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Collegians exceeded quota by welcoming 37 new members during formal recruitment. The chapter also launched a new website.

WISCONSIN

WEST VIRGINIA (BETA IOTA) Sisters are featured on a billboard with hospital staff and Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton as part of a heart health campaign.

Wisconsin/La Crosse (Delta Kappa) The chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary by hosting an alumnae ball. More than 80 alumnae attended the event at Stoney Creek Inn in Onalaska, Wis. Three of the chapter’s charter members joined the celebration and were presented with their 50-year member pins. Web: uwlaxalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi-Delta Kappa Chapter

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Virginia (Zeta Iota) The chapter was recognized during the South Central/ Southeast Leadership Conference as an Order of the Lamp Qualifier and an Alpha Phi Foundation Partner in Philanthropy, and Farrell Scifres Jaskot (Zeta Iota-Virginia) was named Chapter Advisor of the Year. Sisters hosted the second annual Dad’s Weekend and third annual A-Phield Day philanthropy event in April. They also participated in the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in Washington, D.C., fundraising for the J.E.B. Stuart Educational Foundation. The participation and funds were raised in memory of Casey Schulman (Zeta Iota-Virginia), a collegiate sister who was killed in a tragic boating accident in December while she was studying abroad. Web: alphaphiuva.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at the University of Virginia Twitter: APhi_UVA

Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron) Collegians were excited that the chapter house was redecorated during the year. Improvements included new furniture, shelving accessories, drapery, updated decorations and a fresh paint job. Web: alphaphivt.celect.org Facebook: VT Alpha Phi Twitter: VTAlphaPhi

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Alpha Phi International Welcomes Two New Chapters

The Ivy Up castle walls and terraces, Further than the eye can see, The ivy stands together, As classy as can be.

Carnegie Mellon (Iota Sigma) members celebrate their installation banquet, held on April 6, 2013, in CMU’s College of Fine Arts Building in Pittsburgh, Pa. They pose with the chapter’s charter.

Congratulations to the founding members and recent initiates at Carnegie Mellon (Iota Sigma) and Harvard (Iota Tau). We welcome you to our sisterhood! You are terrific role models for Alpha Phis everywhere. Thank you to the extension team leads, team members, advisory board members and educational leadership consultants who have supported our young leaders and new members in these chapters. Without your guidance, experience and support, these chapters would not be the successes we recognize today.

Green as a brilliant emerald, Standing apart from the rest, The ivy remains the strongest, Whenever it’s put to the test. This leaf can take whatever, Nothing can make it fall, For the ivy is unique in that, It is connected, one and all. The more leaves that build upon it, The higher it will grow, Until the branches woven together, Is all that will really show. So sisters, like the ivy, One unit we will be, Classy, united, and strong, Blossoming in Alpha Phi.

Harvard (Iota Tau) members display the chapter’s charter. Their installation banquet was held on April 26, 2013, at the Sheraton Commander Hotel (Cambridge, Mass.).

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Relying on one another, To stand regal and tall, The ivy marks the finest, Higher than them all.

Written by Amanda Rodrigues (Iota Tau-Harvard)

Alpha Phi Foundation Announces

2013 Heart to Heart Grant Recipients Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Heart to Heart Grant

Texas Heart Institute (THI) is one of two recipients of the 2013 Heart to Heart Grant. Foundation Board Director Darcel Atwill Weller (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), far left, presented the check on behalf of the Foundation. The Houston alumnae chapter nominated the Institute for the award.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Heart to Heart Grant, Alpha Phi Foundation is pleased to announce two recipients for the 2013 award. Selected from 20 applicants, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation (TMHF) and Texas Heart Institute (THI) have each received $50,000 to continue advancing women’s heart health both in their local communities and the medical field. “We are pleased to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Heart to Heart Grant by investing in two institutions that share our passion to better understand, treat and prevent heart disease in women,” said Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State), executive director of Alpha Phi Foundation. “The funding of these vital initiatives is a cornerstone of Alpha Phi Foundation’s more than 56-year commitment to improving women’s heart health, and it ensures meaningful efforts will continue to lessen the risk of heart disease in women.” Tallahassee Memorial Heart and Vascular Center will use this grant to introduce a new program, Empowering Women to Save Lives through CPR Training. Funds from this award will assist in training 600 women (girls to adults) in CPR and empower them to save lives. This training will occur in multiple small group sessions throughout the year and one

The 2013 Heart to Heart Grant is presented to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Foundation (TMHF). Local Alpha Phi Foundation donors attended, and Foundation Board Chair Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) presented the check on behalf of the Foundation. Florida State (Gamma Phi) collegians nominated TMHF for the grant.

Join the celebration! In honor of the 20th anniversary of our Heart to Heart Grant, we’ve created a limited edition 20th anniversary Red Dress Pin. Visit alphaphifoundation.org to purchase your pin and show the world you're taking a stand against heart disease – the No. 1 killer of women.

large group CPR training in February 2014 that will include an interactive exhibit of a large-scale replica of the human heart. Paula S. Fortunas, president and CEO of TMHF, commented, “This is a powerful philanthropic statement by Alpha Phi. TMHF is profoundly grateful and honored by the confidence Alpha Phi has placed in it and the Heart & Vascular Center’s life-saving work.”

The Center for Women’s Heart and Vascular Health at Texas Heart Institute is dedicated to outreach and education within the Houston community. The Heart to Heart Grant will help fund their ongoing study, Houston Heart Reach for Women, designed to investigate the roles biology, psychology and lifestyle play in putting a woman at risk for heart disease. This study will identify those most at risk and deliver an intervention as well as help medical professionals better understand the impact of race, lifestyle and emotional well-being on heart health. “It is a very welcome gift from Alpha Phi which, through two decades of awarding this grant, is helping make a huge, positive difference in the lives of women,” said Dr. Stephanie Coulter, director of the Center for Women’s Heart and Vascular Health. Through its annual Heart to Heart Grant, made possible by individual donors and a portion of proceeds from collegiate and alumnae Red Dress events, the Foundation funds research and educational programs to improve women’s heart health. As a result of these efforts, health care professionals and women everywhere are learning more about the causes, prevention and treatment of heart disease — the No. 1 killer of women.

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Thank You, Collegiate Chapters! Through your philanthropy events during the 2012-13 school year, you raised more than $1.5 million to support the programs funded by Alpha Phi Foundation. You are advancing womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives through the power of your philanthropy.

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Foundation from the archives

History Book Challenge

Honoring the First 50 Years of Alpha Phi International Fraternity 1872-1922 This October, we will celebrate Alpha Phi International Fraternity's Founders' Day with the unveiling of the first volume of a new history book project made possible through a generous $30,000 challenge gift from Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra (Delta Theta-Western Michigan). Titled Alpha Phi International Fraternity: The First 50 Years (1872-1922), Union Hand in Hand, this volume will celebrate the Original Ten, the welcoming of Frances E. Willard as our first alumna initiate who later became International President, building the first sorority house in North America, the social issues and changing roles of women that shaped the Fraternity, and much more. Enjoy this excerpt from the book, written by Louise Shepard in 1873 about the evolution of women's roles in society:

“In the first place, paradoxical as it may seem, the coming man will be a woman! At least, so those of the fair sex, devoted to woman's rights, believe. According to their creed the coming man, or woman, as it may please you, will be perfectly independent. She will be a doctor, a lawyer, a minister, a judge, or all of them, if she likes, and no-one shall say her "Nay." If her chosen profession be that of a doctor, she will venture out into the country late at night to visit a sick patient, and nobody will talk about her. She will do lots of things that no woman, in full possession of her senses, thinks of doing now, or if she thinks, would dare do. But there in those halcyon days for the "coming man," what will become of the future woman, or man, if the coming man is to be a woman? Will he or she (I am slightly mixed in regard to gender) do the

work which the woman of to-day performs? Will the man then be so changed from the spirit of to-day, that he will be forgetful of his rights? Will he stay quietly at home and "tend baby" while the "pardner of his joys and sorrows" goes to the polls to deposit her vote for a Presidentress? Will he then be satisfied to wash dishes, sweep floors, and do all the other little work of a house? According to the woman's rights reformers things will be somewhat different from what they are at the present day. But, in that day, to which they look forward with such longing, may we not hope that woman will then have her true station? That, then, enlightened by equal education with man, with her powers fully developed, she will have her true rights, and the coming woman will be truer, grander, and nobler than the woman of today!”

Continuing to make history! Alpha Phi Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our new mobile website. We're proud to continue to make history as one of the first NPC foundations to launch a fully dedicated mobile website. Whether you're heading to the beach, an outdoor café or a summer vacation spot, now you can keep up on all the latest Foundation news on the go! So grab your mobile phone and check us out at alphaphifoundation.org.

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Silent Chapter Please note: class year listed in parentheses is year of initiation.

Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Joan Schleimer Zink (’44), March 1, 2013.

DePauw (Gamma) Patricia Porterfield Hackett (’42), Feb. 7, 2013. Patricia Crothers Lindquist (’45), Dec. 29, 2012. Kathryn Erickson Palm (’45), Feb. 11, 2013.

Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron) Joscelyn Price Hallam (’47), Jan. 16, 2013.

Duke (Beta Nu) Margaret Jones Theis (’44), Jan. 5, 2013. Jean Bowers Withrow (’49), Feb. 22, 2012.

Bucknell (Beta Chi) Janice Jackson Brown (’60), Sept. 14, 2012. Colorado (Beta Gamma) Catherine Chambers Althoff (’50), March 21, 2013. Ann Freeman Emrich (’44), Feb. 26, 2013.

Georgia State (Gamma Mu) Catherine Woodman Cade (’57), Feb. 5, 2013.

Colorado College (Gamma Theta) Elizabeth Kendall O’Connor (’59), Jan. 23, 2013.

Illinois (Beta Alpha) Carolyn Bluhm Erickson (’47), Feb. 10, 2013.

Cornell (Delta) Jean Slaughter Davis (’41), Jan. 24, 2013.

Kansas (Gamma Delta) Leola Stewart Claussen (’51), Jan. 22, 2013.

CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) Debra Lamparter Summerlin (’83), Feb. 25, 2013.

Kent State (Beta Omega) Marilyn Luzius Johnson (’50), Dec. 19, 2012. Louisiana State/ Shreveport (Epsilon Tau) Phyllis Blackwell Graham (’74), Jan. 11, 2013.

Denison (Beta Kappa) Shirlee Muth Jones (’39), Feb. 14, 2013.

Michigan (Theta) Mary Krupka Anderson (’45), Feb. 23, 2013.

Margaret Effinger Hayes (’57), Jan. 18, 2013. Shirley Jamar (’43), July 16, 2012.

Minnesota (Epsilon) Julianne Barnum Follansbee (’43), Sept. 21, 2012. Jean Northrop Carey (’43), Jan. 8, 2013. Suzanne Heinrich Ryan (’42), Dec. 7, 2012. Marilyn Robertson Thacher (’44), March 1, 2013. Mary Gardner Vance (’31), July 23, 2012. Missouri (Omicron) Beverly McPherson Barnard (’42), Jan. 14, 2013. Rose Daily Moss (’37), March 17, 2013. Carol Musgrave Schwent (’82), Jan. 11, 2013. Montana (Chi) Darlene Forzley Harris (’53), Feb. 20, 2013. Nebraska (Nu) Korey E. Huebner (’07), Jan. 28, 2013. Betty Lou Stringer Jones (’37), Feb. 3, 2013.

North Dakota (Pi) Mary Lebachen Knauer (’43), Oct. 24, 2012. Johanna Peschel Rodgers (’58), Jan. 19, 2013. Ohio State (Rho) Mary Ellen Merritt Boggins (’57), Feb. 6, 2013. C. Ann Jennings Potter (’40), Nov. 14, 2012. Marilyn Childers Rice (’54), Feb. 12, 2013. Oregon (Tau) Judith Harrison Cruden (’65), March 20, 2013. Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) Marjorie McGee Grewelle (’56), March 21, 2013. Margaret Wulff Ramsing (’56), Nov. 8, 2012. South Dakota (Psi) Ruth Kempter Karim (’49), Feb. 10, 2013. Syracuse (Alpha) Anne Erbe Davison (’41), Jan. 31, 2013. Virginia Allison Haywood (’40), Feb. 1, 2013. Texas (Omega) Catherine Casbeer Baker (’55), March 5, 2013.

Jane Hopkins Makins (’40), Dec. 27, 2012. Virginia Schwall Sagar (’41), Dec. 28, 2012. Mary Alice Guarin Summers (’57), March 8, 2013.

USC (Beta Pi) Grace Sheehan (’76), March 6, 2013.

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Jill Duncan Bernson (’83), Dec. 1, 2012. Judy Zink Nay (’04), Jan. 5, 2013.

Washburn (Upsilon) Ellen Doyle Cunningham (’45), Feb. 25, 2013.

Toronto (Xi) Linda Zeisner (’94), Feb. 21, 2013. UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Diane Pickering Gibbs (’32), Jan. 28, 2013. Louise Lindley Hatch (’38), Feb. 5, 2013. Alexandria Hockenbeamer Stone (’49), Jan. 1, 2013. Kathleen Horton Kaiser (’26), Jan. 14, 2013. Marilyn Edwards Pinkerton (’41), Feb. 2, 2013. Emily L. Spalding (’44), Dec. 25, 2012. UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) Barbara Carlisle Cassady (’50), March 18, 2013. Peggy Ward Fredericksen (’50), Jan. 31, 2013.

Utah (Beta Sigma) Bonita Demarr Sadleir Orme (’47), March 6, 2013.

Washington (Sigma) Constance Howe Bevis (’49), Jan. 22, 2013. Jeraldine Loomis LaFromboise (’52), Dec. 28, 2012. Wisconsin (Iota) Winifred Joyce O’Rourke (’41), Jan. 15, 2013. Wisconsin/La Crosse (Delta Kappa) Wendy Trulson Pope (’71), Dec. 8, 2012. Kathryn Bobrowicz Ptacek (’70), June 25, 2012. Wisconsin/Stevens Point (Delta Sigma) Jean VanBeckum Leary (’64), Jan. 17, 2013.

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Beta Beta Donations Requested In honor of Michigan State’s (Beta Beta) 90th anniversary, the chapter’s house corporation board invites alumnae to participate in a unique opportunity to help fund much-needed improvements to the house, estimated at $210,000. A Beta Beta alumna has offered a generous challenge: she will match every dollar donated up to $50,000. Projects include new furnishings, replacement of French door windows, installation of a fire sprinkler system and kitchen renovation. Send a check or a note with amount you intend to donate to: House Corporation Board of Beta Beta of Alpha Phi, P.O. 679, Okemos, MI 48805-0679. Donations are not tax deductible.

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