Spring 2015 Alpha Phi Quarterly

A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Vol. 127, No. 2 Spring 2015

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FACES OF 2015

Message from THE theINTERNATIONAL International PRESIDENT President MESSAGE FROM Dear Sisters,

International Executive Board President: Deana Koonsman Gage Laura Jen Kin Berger Susan Bevan Tobi Board Nieland Jacqueline Schools Coree Smith Jennifer Holsman Tetreault Rebecca Andrew Zanatta 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: Mary Beth Cooleen Tully Treasurer: Judy Ethell Secretary: Colleen Sirhal Gretchen Wilson Alarcon Kim Brown Brannon Jean Creamer Hodges

Karen McChesney Howe Nancy Salisbury Trillo Ex-officio: Ann Brinkman Carstensen, Executive Director Ex-officio: Deana Koonsman Gage, International President

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 Cayce Putnam Blackley Sheila George Bright Heidi Gempeler Kathy Feeney Hiemstra Karen McChesney Howe Denise Blankenship Joyce

Kristin Kirland Lindsey D’Elia Mayo Maggie Pence Piché Allison Cink Rickels Jennifer Holsman Tetreault Jordi Tiffany

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It was a Friday night. The temperature was six degrees as we walked the snow-lined streets of Evanston, Ill., to the Northwestern (Beta) chapter house. The weather was too cold for my southern blood, and I was tired. It was the end of a long travel day, and the International Executive Board (IEB) had just completed a Friday evening meeting at the Alpha Phi Executive Office. IEB Director Coree Smith (Epsilon Theta-Northern Iowa) had already been to her fulltime day job as a lawyer, participated in the Board meeting and was on her way to fulfill another role as a member of Beta chapter’s advisory board.

I was simply along so Coree didn’t have to make the trek by herself, and quite frankly, I was curious to see the inner workings of Beta chapter’s recruitment.

It was only about a block, but my gloved fingers were numb by the time we arrived. We were greeted at the back door by the chapter advisor and hustled up three flights of stairs to a small bedroom, where other advisory board members and the collegiate chapter administrator (CCA) were keeping the chapter’s recruitment office organized. Periodically, the vice president of membership recruitment or an educational leadership consultant entered the room, allowing the excited voices of young women two floors below to filter through the door.

Is this the beginning of a poorly-written novel? No, it’s a true story, and it’s a scene that is played out thousands of times a year as our alumnae make Alpha Phi a top priority by volunteering. The season, location, events and faces may change, but the fact remains — these passionate Alpha Phi volunteers make an impact on our chapters and in the lives of our members.

The Fraternity is fortunate to have our professional staff at the Executive Office, but Alpha Phi would not be the organization it is today without the women who give their time, share their talents and enthusiastically live out our mission: “Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of outstanding women supporting one another in lifelong achievement.”

We are sincerely grateful for the many individuals who volunteer, support our sisterhood and build a stronger Alpha Phi. Our members are our greatest asset, and our volunteers make our organization what it is today.

Heart to Heart,

Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) International President

Deana meets with members of Beta chapter’s advisory board and the chapter’s CCA at the 2015 Northern Leadership Conference.

Pictured are (back, from left): IEB Director and Campus Affairs Advisor Coree Smith (Epsilon Theta-Northern Iowa), Deana, CCA Keri Miller (Delta Rho-Ball State), (front, from left) Chapter Advisor Sarah Samuels (DeltaCornell) and Chapter Operations and Finance Advisor Cathleen Marine (Zeta Theta-Tufts).

Contents 2014 Fraternity Annual Report.................................... 2 2015 Leadership Conferences .................................. 4 15 FACES OF 2015 ................................................. 6 ALUMNAE PRIDE..................................................... 14 RECRUITMENT Q&A .................................................. 18 REUNIONS & SMALL WORLD ................................ 19 KEEPING IT SIMPLE: SISTER’S SMALL-TOWN RESTAURANT REVIEWS GARNER NATIONAL ATTENTION............................ 20

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ON CAMPUS ............................................................. 22 EXTENSION UPDATE................................................... 27 HOUSING HIGHLIGHTS.............................................. 28 Thank You, Alpha Phi Volunteers ........................... 29 ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION ................................... 30 Clara Bradley Burdette Society: Donor Profile ...................................................... 30 The American Heart Association’s Heatlh eHeart Study...................................................... 31

The Historian Perspective ................................. 32

SILENT CHAPTER ....................................................... 35 Bulletin Board ........................................................... 35 ALPHA PHI ASKS ................................................... 36

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1,574 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

TWO NEW CHAPTER FACILITIES

197

TWO

7,591

$12.5M

EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE GRADUATES

NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

NEW MEMBERS

IN NET ASSETS

COMMUNICATIONS

396,161 224,100

WEBSITE VISITS

QUARTERLY MAGAZINES MAILED

ALPHA PHI QUADRANTS AT A GLANCE

Alumnae Members​

Collegiate Members​

Collegiate Chapters​

Alumnae Chapters

 North ​

31,327​

5,194​

43​

32

 East ​23,288​

4,961​

41​

23

 South ​30,216 ​4,700​

34​

53

 West​

35,663​

43​

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TOTALS

120,494 20,966 161

6,111​

COLLEGIATE MEMBERSHIP Alpha Phi continued to experience recordbreaking growth and improved strength in collegiate membership during the 2013-14 academic year, with 161 chapters and a total of 7,591 new members. This is an increase of more than 700 members and once again breaks our record for the largest membership year in our history.

Fall 2013 brought the long-planned recolonization of Louisiana State (Delta Tau) and more than 200 new members. In spring 2014, the Fraternity established our seventh active Canadian chapter at Ottawa (Iota Upsilon) by affiliating a local sorority, Kappa Zeta Psi. 2014 brought exciting changes to Alpha Phi’s housing portfolio, with new facilities and renovated existing facilities. We opened new housing at Utah (Beta Sigma), furnished a university-owned facility at Carnegie Mellon (Iota Sigma), renovated a meeting space for Harvard (Iota Tau) and completed construction on a new house at Florida State (Gamma Phi). Housing training was offered at Convention 2014 with plans underway for Housing Academy in summer 2015. New housing plans are in progress at several campuses, including Georgia Tech (Iota Mu), Louisiana State (Delta Tau), Iowa State (Zeta Delta) and Denver (Iota Xi).

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A significant number of our chapters and members were recognized on their respective campuses for outstanding leadership, scholarship and service activities. The continued success of Red Dress and various philanthropy events allowed for another record-breaking year, with collegiate chapters raising $2 million in support of Alpha Phi Foundation.

ALUMNAE MEMBERSHIP More than 8,450 alumnae were current in their International alumnae dues during the 2014 fiscal year. The lifetime program continued to flourish with approximately 3,595 women choosing to pay a one-time lifetime payment. The Fraternity initiated 107 women into our membership as alumnae — 72 of whom are mothers of Alpha Phis.

We also enrolled more than 92 legacies in the Little Dippers program.

The alumnae strategy team (AST), a collaborative effort between the Fraternity and Foundation, continued to build a strong culture of engagement among alumnae. A satisfaction survey sent to alumnae volunteers resulted in an 85 percent satisfaction rating with the new structure, which celebrated its first full year in 2014. The affinity pilot program

was declared a success in 2014 and is now integrated into the alumnae program.

Founders’ Day celebrations were hosted in the following cities: Atlanta, Ga.; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, Calif.; and New York City, N.Y. This year, alumnae chapters completed executive summaries and an alumnae chapter audit was performed to help address the needs of our chapters. We added two new alumnae chapters, bringing the total number of active chapters to 138, with more on track to be colonized.

Transitions: The Resource for Alpha Phi’s Newest Alumnae, was recognized with a Fraternity Communications Association award in the e-newsletter category for the fourth year in a row. This interactive e-newsletter series and website welcomes new graduates to alumnae life.

FINANCE For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, the Fraternity experienced a $1,678,556 increase in net assets, $784,876 of which was a direct result of operations and the balance from a strong investment portfolio performance. We once again received a clean, unmodified opinion from the independent auditor who reviewed the Fraternity’s financial statements.

The Fraternity was able to extend a housing loan to support a fire sprinkler installation

OPENED NEW CHAPTERS ON

TWO CAMPUSES

92 LITTLE DIPPERS

138

1,700

$2M

ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

VOLUNTEERS

IN SUPPORT OF ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION

GRANTS FROM FOUNDATION

14,930 LINKEDIN GROUP MEMBERS

17,050 TWITTER FOLLOWERS

2014 Annual Report project at Sacramento State (Epsilon Gamma). Loans were also extended to Alpha Phi’s National Housing Corporation to support its purchase of the Utah (Beta Sigma) and New Hampshire (Eta Alpha) chapter facilities.

The Fraternity continues to maintain ample financial strength and capacity to support the needs of current and new chapter facilities. The Fraternity’s net assets remain strong at more than $12.5 million, and the organization remains well poised to continue to take advantage of strategic extension opportunities.

COMMUNICATIONS Alpha Phi has continued to remain in the forefront of social media, communicating with members using alphaphi.org, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn professional groups, Instagram, Pinterest and the official Alpha Phi blog. Members continue to submit personal and chapter announcements on our website through Member News, with topics ranging from educational and professional achievements to recruitment and philanthropy recaps.

We enhanced the main website — alphaphi.org — with a redesigned homepage and improved navigation. Alpha Phi also launched an online boutique featuring hand-selected products from a wide range of licensed vendors, and worked with a third-

Emerging Leaders Institute​..............................$281,585 ELC Program.........................​$186,306 Leadership Fellows Program..............................$​75,000 Chapter Leadership Development​......................$20,036 AllOne Health Watchcare Support Hotline​...................$14,351 Robert's Rules of Order Grant​........................$10,485 UIFI​.............................................$4,600 HazingPrevention.org​...............$1,000 TOTAL................................ ​$593,364

FY 2014 ALUMNAE NUMBERS New Alumnae Initiates .................107 Dues Paying Alumnae ...............8,453 Lifetime Dues Paying Alumnae ................................3,598

TWO FRATERNITY COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC. AWARDS

FINANCIALS

REVENUE

EXPENSES

 Fraternity Activities 69%  Convention and Leadership Conferences 16%  Management and General

11%

 Publications and Communications 2%  Property Management

party developer to create five customizable website templates available for collegiate chapter use. Both collegiate and alumnae members continued to receive various electronic and printed communications featuring opportunities for continued engagement and involvement within the Fraternity.

The Fall 2013 issue celebrated 125 years of the Alpha Phi Quarterly, with the feature article highlighting major milestones since its initial publication in 1888. For the 11th year in a row, the Quarterly was a winner in the APEX Awards for Publication Excellence competition, receiving an Award of Excellence for the Summer 2013 Quarterly that featured “What’s Hot in Home Décor?”

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Leadership Conferences provided training for 1,574 collegiate officers and volunteers, a three percent increase over last year. Convention 2014 provided training opportunities for more than 500 chapter advisors, collegiate and alumnae chapter presidents, collegiate chapter managers, international governors, extension team leads and housing volunteers. In addition, 33 Virtual Learning Series sessions were offered to volunteers, alumnae and collegiate officers.

 Undergraduate Member Fees

68%

 Convention and Leadership Conferences 15%  Grants

8%

 Products, Royalties and Other 8%  Alumnae Member Fees

6%

 Interest on Loans 4% 2%

 Rental Income

1%

Supporting the Fraternity’s mission of cultivating leadership, four new chapter leadership development sessions were added to the online library (alphaphi.org; keyword: CLD online library). These sessions can be accessed and used at any time by collegiate chapter officers or by individual collegiate and alumnae members. Collegiate chapters have the freedom to select sessions based on topics that are relevant and of interest to their chapters.

One hundred and ninety-seven collegiate members with leadership potential participated in four Emerging Leaders Institutes held in Indianapolis, Ind., in summer 2014. Of those participants, 92 are currently serving as officers in their collegiate chapters or campus organizations, which is a 21 percent increase over last year. Ninety-three percent of the participants felt that they were stronger, more confident and competent leaders as a result of their participation in this program.

Alpha Phi Foundation provided the funding for 10 collegiate women to participate in the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) in summer 2014.

Data reflects fiscal year 2014: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014.

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Western Leadership Conference IRVINE, CALIF.

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More than 1,500 collegiate officers and advisors from 163 chapters across North America were challenged to embrace and practice the theme “Authentic Leadership” at this year’s Leadership Conferences.

Leadership Conferences were designed to provide the training necessary for collegiate officers and advisors to effectively lead their chapters. Educational sessions were written to meet the changing needs and interests of the participants and to create an environment in which they were engaged and excited about learning. In addition to educational programming, the conferences featured awards presentations, Foundation luncheons, Forget Me Not Field, vendor booths, alumnae receptions and Alpha Phi’s version of a pajama party held Saturday evening. In addition, keynote speaker Dr. Genevieve Evans Taylor (Psi-South Dakota) — funded by Alpha Phi Foundation — challenged the women to be authentic leaders. To be genuine, mission driven and results focused. To be self-aware. To focus on the long term and lead with the heart.

The women left the conferences filled with ideas and strategies to lead their chapters, campuses and communities, and to strengthen and promote the Alpha Phi brand.

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Northern Leadership Conference

Eastern Leadership Conference

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CHICAGO, ILL.

NEWARK, N.J.

Southern Leadership Conference DALLAS, TEXAS

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FACES OF 2015 IN HONOR OF a new year and the amazing women who make up our membership, we rounded up 15 Alpha Phis worth getting to know in 2015. From a doctor leading the way in Ebola treatment and a Phoenix-based small business owner, to a political powerhouse and an innovative entrepreneur making waves in the fashion industry, we're proud to introduce some of Alpha Phi’s boldest and brightest.

To read full Q&As with these women, visit alphaphi.org (keyword: 15 Faces).

Wendy landed Glamour’s first-ever interview with a sitting president in the Oval Office.

Wendy Naugle Holmes GAMMA OMICRON-DRAKE Executive Editor, Glamour Magazine

As executive editor of Glamour magazine, Wendy’s responsibilities are wide-ranging. Some days you’ll see her walking backwards in heels during a Today Show appearance, and on others you'll find her in her office at One World Trade in New York City, negotiating exclusive interviews. In her role, Wendy has landed Glamour’s first-ever interview with a sitting president in the Oval Office, launched the Tell Somebody campaign against domestic violence and continues to support the editorial team at one of Condé Nast’s preeminent women’s publications.

BE A SPONGE “Don’t worry so much about climbing the ladder that you don’t absorb as much as humanly possible from the job you’re in — learn from your colleagues, your mentors, from every interview, every edit so your work gets better.”

WOMAN WHO INSPIRES ME

“I once had coffee with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. She’s contemplative, listens to everything you say, then talks in a way that blows your mind — expanding your thinking, reminding you of history and having the utmost respect for the other side. We could all learn from that.”

Ali Boddy THETA ZETA-FLORIDA TECH Civil Engineering and Sustainability Studies Major

Ali is a senior civil engineering and sustainability studies major who hopes to work in hydrology following graduation. She is a certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green associate, and most recently, she was selected as one of American Society of Civil Engineers’ New Faces of Civil Engineering. Each year, this honor is given to 10 talented collegians for their academic accomplishments and commitment to serving others.

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT “Alpha Phi supports and encourages me academically

every day. If I’m ever struggling with a class that an older sister has already taken, she’s there to help. My sisters always want to see me do my best and will do anything to help me achieve my goals.”

WOMEN IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM)

“It’s important that women pursue careers in STEM fields because we have so much to contribute. Diversifying the STEM fields will allow for a better and more advanced future.”

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Stephanie Christenholz Coulston BETA EPSILON-ARIZONA Owner and Operator, Sundrops Nail Spot

When Stephanie worked a desk job in her early 20s, she often treated herself to a manicure or pedicure after a long day at the office. She noticed a need in the market for a nail salon that offered luxury services at a reasonable price, and in September 2007, Phoenix-based Sundrops Nail Spot was born.

The salon features an upscale nail boutique and a shop filled with beauty products, apparel, accessories and more.

ON RUNNING A BUSINESS “I reference this quote a lot: ‘Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.’

To successfully run a business, you’re always learning and finding a new, better and more unique way to do things.”

ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS “La Mer face crème, Aquaphor lip balm and Deborah Lippmann (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) Rich Girl hand cream.”

Barbie Bartelt Damon TAU-OREGON Marathon Runner In 11 years, Barbie and her husband have completed a marathon in every state.

Barbie credits Alpha Phi’s philanthropic mission, women’s heart health and the American Heart Association (AHA) as her gateways into running. Barbie initially joined the AHA’s Train to End Stroke (TTES) program, which allows participants to train for and run a marathon while raising funds for the cause. After completing their first marathon in Kona, Hawaii, the duo never stopped, wrapping up their 50th marathon in Chicago, Ill., in October 2014.

TRAINING AS A DUO

“My husband and I see training for and completing a marathon as a metaphor for marriage. What we provided one another through our odyssey was the key to what makes our relationship so strong: honoring each other’s efforts and being each other’s biggest cheerleaders.”

MUST-HAVE FITNESS TECHNOLOGY “The functionality offered by Garmin, including the timing, GPS and mileage-tracking features, became integral during training, as well as in each event.”

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Only five percent of Hispanics complete a Ph.D. Dr. Martinez Hickman's research focuses on urban education.

Emma Dreher IOTA THETA-WILFRID LAURIER Global Studies Major with a Legal Studies Concentration

In 2014, Emma was nominated as the North American coordinating ambassador for One Young World, a U.K.-based not-for-profit that brings together the brightest young people from around the world at an annual summit.

Emma attended the most recent summit in Dublin, Ireland, and as the coordinating ambassador, she serves as an advocate for her region, researching and promoting initiatives and shaping the agenda for the 2015 event.

PERSONAL MANTRA “‘To whom much is given, much is expected.’ My parents instilled that mentality in me, and I was blessed to have had a tremendous amount of privilege in my life.

It was, therefore, my responsibility to ensure that others had the same opportunity I was given to live up to their potential.

Global studies and international law became a natural choice in pursuing that responsibility.”

BIGGEST ROLE MODEL “My nana. She passed away from heart failure in 2011. I hold her close to my heart as a role model in daily life, and my inspiration to join Alpha Phi Foundation in the support of women’s heart health initiatives across North America.”

Olga Martinez Hickman, Ph.D. IOTA BETA-ST. MARY’S Senior Field Trainer/Analyst at the University of Texas at Austin

After obtaining her doctorate, Dr. Olga Martinez Hickman became part of an elite category of only five percent of Hispanics to complete a Ph.D. Dr. Martinez Hickman’s research has focused on urban education from a sociological and multicultural perspective, and the scope of her current research involves the experiences of middle-class Latino parents in predominantly white schools in Texas.

BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING “Women, particularly women of color, have had to live by certain expectations.

I learned at an early age that I had a voice, and I was able to be part of a generation that was going to break the barriers that keep us from rising to the top.

As women, we have to work together to ensure that not one woman is left in that corner.”

MAKING CONNECTIONS “If I am to transform the inequalities that exist in our education systems, I have to allow those I work with to feel safe, valued and respected. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

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Jennifer’s son starred in this popular 2011 Volkswagon commercial.

Jennifer Alderson Page CHI-MONTANA Motivational Speaker and Heart Ambassador, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)

When Jennifer’s son Max was born with a severe congenital heart defect, she and her husband brought him to CHLA for treatment.

Since his birth, Max has endured nine surgeries. As a CHLA heart ambassador, Jennifer works with a community of families and friends to fund initiatives that will revolutionize pediatric cardiology. In February 2014, the ambassadors began their fundraising efforts to build a hybrid surgery suite at CHLA, which will combine the settings of a traditional operating room with those of a cardiac catheterization laboratory. Jennifer has also worked closely with Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta) to raise funds for CHLA.

Rosemarie Aurigemma, Ph.D. DELTA-CORNELL Chief of the Drug Development Section, Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID) at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH)

While news about the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) broke in 2014, Dr. Rosemarie Aurigemma and her team have been helping drug development efforts for more than a decade. Dr. Aurigemma oversees a division supporting the development of new drugs to treat infectious diseases.

In fall 2013, Dr. Aurigemma and her team were awarded a contract for development of an EVD treatment drug, which is now in testing in human trials.

ON TEAMWORK

“The success you achieve is highly dependent on your relationships with others. When I can explain an idea in terms of how it will benefit our shared mission, it’s easier for me to recruit the support of our leadership, as well as those colleagues who have to help carry out the work.”

PROUDEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT “Before NIAID, I worked at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to advance new cancer therapies.

Some of the products I helped develop have been used to treat patients with very deadly cancers.”

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WORKING WITH THE ZETA BETA CHAPTER “CHLA called and asked if I would speak at a gala for a sorority interested in supporting the hospital.

When they said, ‘Alpha Phi,’ I got goose bumps.

The event was incredibly special. I was reunited with Alpha Phi and shared my journey as a heart mom, all while watching my sons work the room to raise the auction bids.”

THE POWER OF GIVING “Philanthropy gives you a place to put your time and energy and make a difference in your community. It’s a terrific foundation to build on and will carry on through your whole life.”

Kate Hogan Berger IOTA-WISCONSIN Features Editor, PEOPLE.com

In 2008, Kate joined the ranks of PEOPLE.com as an assistant editor, and three years later, she took over as PEOPLE.com’s style news editor. In her current role as a staff features editor, Kate leads the features team of PEOPLE.com to communicate relevant and breaking news, including the most-read feature on the site: the daily Star Tracks.

FAVORITE FEATURE

“Last year, I followed the wedding planning of a couple injured in the Boston Marathon bombing. PEOPLE teamed up with The Knot, who gave them a dream wedding, and we covered it online and in the magazine.

It was my first byline in the pages of PEOPLE. The bride recently had her leg amputated, received a prosthetic and plans to run the marathon in the spring.”

CELEBRITY I’D MOST LIKE TO LUNCH WITH… “Kate Middleton. I’m fascinated by the royal family experience, and she seems so poised and lovely. Plus I’d love to score five minutes of cheek-pinching time with Prince George. And see if she’d introduce me to Prince Harry.”

Photo by Katie Kauss

Cat Reid BETA-NORTHWESTERN Journalism Major at the Medill School of Journalism

As co-director of Northwestern News Network’s (NNN) executive board, Cat works with a team of students who shoot, write, edit, anchor, produce and direct their own newscasts. In 2014, she and her team accepted a collegiate Emmy for Best Student Newscast. Cat has also interned with the New York Bureau of FOX News, where her story on female veterans’ access to health care aired on “Happening Now with Jenna Lee and Jon Scott.”

A DIFFERENT ANGLE “Each year, students receive congressional press badges to report for Medill in Washington, D.C.

I wanted to get a different perspective, so I followed a man in a wheelchair to see how well prepared the inauguration event was for the disabled. I got footage of the whole day, turned it into a mini documentary and the video was eventually published as the top story under national news on the CNN homepage.”

FEMALE ROLE MODEL “Northwestern alumna Kelly O’Donnell. She spent weekends at a local news station to get extra experience. Now that she’s on network news, people respect her for that hard work. If I get to the top, I want to have earned it.”

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Meaghan Rose ETA LAMBDA-GEORGE MASON Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Rocksbox

After lending out pieces from her own personal jewelry collection, Meaghan noticed a need among women to simplify the jewelry-shopping process. With an M.S. in economics from Johns Hopkins and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Meaghan put her skills to work. In May 2012, she co-founded Rocksbox — a membershipbased personalized jewelry styling service.

ON BALANCE “It’s not easy. I have a baby boy who is the most amazing thing in the world.

What I’ve found most important is to be present with whatever I’m doing.

I don’t let myself get distracted when I’m spending time with family and friends.”

JEWELRY TRENDS “Layering delicate pieces is such a huge trend right now and no one does it better than Gorjana. We also launched a Rocksbox exclusive line called SLATE that I am obsessed with. I love the collection’s edgy but still feminine and playful looks.”

Riva Litman LAMBDA-UC/BERKELEY Communications Director, House Republican Conference

A Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC) alumna, Riva currently serves as the communications director for the House Republican Conference.

She also launched the first-ever congressional staff organization for Republican female staffers — GOP Women on the Hill — which provides women with mentorship opportunities and introduces them to prominent female leaders who have paved the way before them.

LIVING IN D.C. “There is never a dull moment on Capitol Hill. I am in constant awe of the city. You pass the White House on your walks home from work. You see First Lady Michelle Obama in your fitness class and Kevin Spacey in the Capitol preparing for the next ‘House of Cards’ episode. Beyond that, D.C. is breathtaking in both its beauty and its history.”

PROUDEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

“Serving as a speechwriter for last year’s Republican address following the State of the Union.

My boss, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R–Wash.), was asked to deliver this important speech, and we worked together on every aspect of it. To be in the room as she delivered the live, prime-time address was the thrill of a lifetime.”

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Allysa Dittmar

Northern Iowa's Uprising magazine published its first issue in January 2015.

ZETA OMICRON-JOHNS HOPKINS Field Advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Two weeks before Allysa’s sophomore year of college, she lost her mother to suicide. In 2012, Allysa joined the AFSP and participated in her first Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk, a 16–18-mile overnight journey to raise awareness and funds for suicide research, advocacy and prevention.

Since her first walk, Allysa has shared her story as a field advocate on Capitol Hill and raised more than $25,000 for the organization.

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY “I was born profoundly deaf. To be without hearing in a hearing world is socially isolating and just plain difficult. Nevertheless, I was the first profoundly deaf student to attend Johns Hopkins, graduating with two bachelor degrees alongside university and departmental honors — all the while dealing with the pain of losing a parent.

It has been quite a ride.”

PARTICIPATING IN THE OVERNIGHT WALK

“As a daughter without a mother, I felt really, really alone. After participating in the walk I realized I’m surrounded by thousands who are all bonded by the same mission: to bring the light out of the darkness.”

Louisa Kornblatt ZETA UPSILON-WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Dorot Fellowship Recipient

In November 2014, Louisa was recognized as a Rhodes scholar finalist for her undergraduate academic achievements and commitment to social justice. As a women, gender and sexuality studies major, Louisa focused on gender-based violence and worked in the local community to launch The Writing Shelter, a mentoring program designed to empower women and create outlets for their self-expression. Currently, Louisa is one of 10 Dorot fellows living in Israel, where she is constructing a personal learning program and assisting African asylum-seekers from Eritrea in applying for refugee status. The Dorot Fellowship is designed to assemble and empower a network of young Jewish leaders to enliven the American Jewish landscape.

Kara Keigan EPSILON THETA-NORTHERN IOWA Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Uprising Magazine

After studying at the London College of Fashion during summer 2014, Kara — a textiles and apparel major — returned to campus and put her talent to work.

She developed Uprising magazine, the university’s first print magazine, which covers progressive fashion, art, music and culture. In her role as founder and editor-in-chief, Kara has recruited a group of talented student designers, photographers, musicians and artists to showcase their abilities and provide them with hands-on experience in the publishing industry.

FIRST WEBSITES I VISIT IN THE MORNING… “After checking my email and social media, I usually read articles from Cosmopolitan, ELLE, The Associated Press, and then check out some of my favorite bloggers — Trop Rouge, Mstr of Disguise and Le-Happy.”

ADVICE FOR COLLEGIANS INTERESTED IN CAMPUS-WIDE INITIATIVES

“All it takes is one small step or one small group of people to get things rolling. I started with three friends and by simply filling out a form online.”

WORKING WITH ASYLUM SEEKERS

“I’ve heard stories from those captured and sent to torture camps in Sinai, Libya and Sudan, and those who were taken out of school and forced into compulsory military service before they fled the country. It has proven to be an immensely difficult and powerful experience.”

CULTURAL IMMERSION

“I’m studying a dance technique called Gaga. I’ve enjoyed diving into this challenging technique, which revolves around pushing your body to move in new ways, experiencing the five senses and finding pleasure. It has been a year full of surprises and transient moments of beauty.”

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Alumnae Pride CANADA

CALIFORNIA Coachella Valley

ONTARIO Southwestern Ontario In February, alumnae held a joint event with the Toronto and Area alumnae chapter in Kitchener, Ontario. Members also attended an alumnae brunch with collegians from Western University (Theta Eta) in London, Ontario. Local alumnae are encouraged to attend upcoming events.

Contact: Emily Campbell (Theta Eta-Western University), emily.alphaphi@gmail.com Facebook: Southwest Ontario Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

ENGLAND

Amy Rizek Larsen (Nu-Nebraska) and Pamela Marshall Sinco (Gamma Gamma-Drury) attended Alpha Phi Foundation’s Founders’ Day luncheon at Hotel La Jolla in San Diego, Calif. Forty-five alumnae from 20 different chapters were in attendance. Members also supported CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) by donating $100 to assist with the purchase of an automated external defibrillator (AED). In February, Alumnae Chapter President Amy Larsen represented the chapter at Alumnae Chapter Academy in Dallas, held in conjunction with Leadership Conferences.

The chapter looks forward to monthly meetings in addition to a spring brunch in April.

Contact: Amy Rizek Larsen (Nu-Nebraska), amy.larsen@mac.com

London The chapter was officially reinstated in October 2014.

Members celebrated Founders’ Day and the newlyestablished chapter over brunch. Sisters look forward to connecting with collegians studying abroad in England.

Contact: Jessica Safir (Iota Gamma-University of the Pacific), jess.safir@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Phis in England

UNITED STATES ALABAMA Birmingham In December, alumnae met for an elegant holiday luncheon at The Club atop Red Mountain. Attendees enjoyed learning about the newly-constructed Alabama (Beta Mu) chapter house. They also discussed plans for future events.

Contact: Helga Bjornson Visscher (Epsilon-Minnesota), hbviss@gmail.com Web: birminghamalphaphialumnae.yolasite.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae - Birmingham/ Tuscaloosa Chapter LONDON, ENGLAND The newly-reinstated chapter enjoys a Founders' Day brunch.

Silicon Valley Members celebrated the holidays with an evening of festive fun. They enjoyed an ornament exchange and holiday treats. They also purchased gifts from a family’s wish list and delivered them through a local agency’s “adopt-a-family” program. Sisters kicked off 2015 in style with a hands-on makeup class at Make Up For Ever in San Jose, Calif. Sisters participated in a blood drive with the Stanford Blood Donation Center. The chapter looks forward to a happy hour in the spring and a San Jose Giants baseball game in the summer.

COLORADO

Contact: Susie Ferrara Turmes (Beta Tau-Indiana), susieturmes@yahoo.com Web: ftlauderdalealphaphi.wordpress.com

Denver Alumnae from Colorado State (Zeta Mu) celebrated homecoming at their alma mater. For some members, this was a 30-year reunion.

Contact: Heather Smart Brevik (Zeta Mu-Colorado State), hhsmartie@msn.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Denver Alumnae

Alumnae celebrated the holidays with a dinner at Marlin Grill in Destin, Fla. Pamela Brown Tedesco (Zeta Tau-Illinois State) selected a child from the city’s local “angel tree,” and nine alumnae purchased and wrapped presents from the child’s wish list. The chapter encourages interested members to attend future events.

Contact: Terri Rolik Dalsky (Beta Omega-Kent State), tljd@aol.com Facebook: Emerald Coast Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi

Palm Beach & Treasure Coast In February, sisters proudly wore red for a happy hour at Vic & Angelo’s Italian restaurant. The chapter made

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a strong showing at the Panhellenic Alumnae of Palm Beach County’s (PAPBC) scholarship luncheon in March at Abacoa Golf Club in Jupiter, Fla.

Contact: Karen Siegel Fitting (Eta Alpha-New Hampshire), karen@fittinginn.com Web: siliconvalleyphis.org Facebook: Silicon Valley Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter Twitter: SV_APhis

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CHICAGO WESTERN VILLAGES, ILL. Sisters meet in Downers Grove, Ill., for their December meeting. Pictured are (from left): Teresa Mahachek McGrath (Beta Alpha-Illinois), Wendy Wisniewski Kaye (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) and Deanna Girardi Tiedt (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois).

Alumnae met for a holiday luncheon and ornament exchange in December at Buca di Beppo restaurant in Davie, Fla. The chapter celebrated its 60th anniversary on Feb. 15, 2015.

Tampa Bay More than 25 members exchanged ornaments at the 2014 holiday brunch. Sisters made treats at Chocolates

by Michelle in February and enjoyed a guided tour of the Tampa Bay History Center in March. They look forward to a bowling party in April and a visit to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Fla., in May. Visit the chapter’s website for more information on upcoming events.

Contact: Jackie Stubba (Beta Chi-Bucknell), jstubba@earthlink.net Web: tbaphi.com Facebook: Tampa Bay Alpha Phi Alumnae Twitter: APhi_Tampa_Alum

ILLINOIS Chicago Western Villages Members sampled wine and appetizers at the chapter’s December meeting. In March, they enjoyed food and conversation at a local restaurant, Francesca's at the Promenade, in Bolingbrook, Ill. Local and area alumnae

Wichita State) was named Collegiate Junior of the Year. Members decorated gingerbread houses and enjoyed an ornament exchange in December.

Contact: Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma XiWichita State), mcweddle@cox.net Web: wichitaalphaphialum.org Facebook: Wichita Alumnae of Alpha Phi Twitter: WichitaAPhiAlum

MASSACHUSETTS Boston Sisters met for brunch and a holiday cookie swap in December. The chapter is currently seeking sisters interested in joining the chapter’s executive board or planning events. Contact Alumnae Chapter President Lindsey D’Elia Mayo (Delta Nu-Maine) for more information.

Contact: Lindsey D’Elia Mayo (Delta Nu-Maine), ldmayo3@gmail.com Facebook: Boston Alpha Phi Alumnae

TAMPA BAY, FLA. Alumnae enjoy the chapter’s annual holiday brunch.

are encouraged to attend upcoming events. Join the Facebook group for more information.

Contact: Christine Williams Barr (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), chrisbarrw@att.net Facebook: Chicago Western Villages of Alpha Phi

DuPage Valley The chapter looks forward to a trivia night in May and its annual garden party in June.

Contact: Debbie Drake Rutter (Omicron-Missouri), drutter332@comcast.net Web: dupagealphaphi.org Facebook: DuPage Valley Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Lake County Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with an annual luncheon held in Long Grove, Ill. In November, sisters enjoyed lunch and a tour of the Long Grove Confectionary Company, a local chocolate factory. In December, members and guests met at the home of Sonja Bark Stunard (Delta Mu-Purdue) for the chapter's annual cookie exchange. Sisters ended 2014 with dinner at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook, Ill. They enjoyed a lunch in January and a wine-tasting party in March.

The chapter’s book club continues to meet monthly at the Panera in Bannockburn, Ill. Local alumnae are encouraged to join.

Contact: Nancy Barshinger Scully (Beta Alpha-Illinois), nbscully@aol.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Lake County (IL) Alumnae Chapter

IOWA Central Iowa Alumnae made blankets at On With Life, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to brain injury rehabilitation in Ankeny, Iowa. The chapter would like to congratulate Caitlin Alden (Delta Epsilon-Iowa) on her recent

MONTANA engagement and Jenny Tran-Johnson (Gamma OmicronDrake) on the birth of her child. Sisters continue to meet at monthly sisterhood socials around the Greater Des Moines area. Local alumnae are encouraged to join.

Contact: Rachel Manuel Bruns (Gamma Omicron-Drake), rachel.m.bruns@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Central Iowa Alumnae

KANSAS Greater Kansas City The chapter celebrated Founders’ Day at a downtown Kansas City restaurant. Janet Miller Steury and Marianne Tinkler (both Gamma Delta-Kansas) received 50-year pins. Ela Oudheusden Shacklett (Delta-Cornell) received the Sara Ann Hatton Award, given to an outstanding member. A meeting at a bookstore allowed alumnae to hear about current best-sellers and wrap up holiday shopping. Ten percent of proceeds from the event were donated to Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter’s annual holiday party featured an ornament exchange, refreshments and a chocolate bar.

Contact: Allison Cink Rickels (Epsilon ThetaNorthern Iowa), president@kc-aphis.com Web: kc-aphis.com Facebook: Greater Kansas City Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Wichita Alumnae and Wichita State (Gamma Xi) collegians hosted a successful Founders’ Day celebration in October, welcoming 150 attendees to the Petroleum Club in downtown Wichita, Kan. Sisters celebrating membership milestones of five, 10, 20, 25, 40 and 60 years were recognized with awards. Alumna Catherine Bull Kreitler (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) was named Alumna of the Year and Sarah Brill (Gamma Xi-

Missoula The chapter was excited to revitalize in October. Sisters attended a meet and greet in December at The Mustard Seed, where they enjoyed appetizers, lunch and drinks.

Visit the chapter’s Facebook page for more information on upcoming events.

Contact: Allison Squires Franz (Chi-Montana), allison.squires@gmail.com Facebook: Missoula Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi

NEBRASKA Omaha Alumnae celebrated the holidays with the chapter’s annual auction and soup dinner at the home of Jill Zerzan Shefte (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney). Members also enjoyed an ornament exchange at the home of Judy Lysaught Gist (Nu-Nebraska) and embraced their creativity with a painting party at the home of artist Beverly Todd (Nu-Nebraska).

Contact: Tara Hollenbeck Henkenius (Theta DeltaCreighton), tara130@cox.net Web: omahaalphaphialumnae.com Facebook: Omaha Alpha Phi Alumnae

NEVADA Las Vegas Sisters wore festive sweaters and celebrated the holiday season with an ornament and dessert exchange.

Contact: Lindsey Laugtug Rhoads (Pi-North Dakota), lindseyjorhoads@gmail.com Web: sincityphis.net Facebook: Las Vegas Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

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Alumnae Pride a tour of local Christmas lights. Upcoming events include pedicures, painting classes and more. Local alumnae are encouraged to join.

improvement of North Dakota’s (Pi) chapter house.

Sisters interested in volunteering or donating are encouraged to contact the chapter.

Contact: Breanna Borries Alosi (Eta Upsilon-Chapman), nnalphaphi@gmail.com Facebook: Reno Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Contact: Kathy Lynch Ashe (Pi-North Dakota), ashekathy@hotmail.com

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OHIO Ashland

Albuquerque Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with a luncheon and program at the home of Barbara Poore Throckmorton (Beta Kappa-Denison). Sisters raised $650 to make the holidays brighter for two local families. The annual holiday gathering for alumnae and spouses featured a cocktail party and an ornament exchange.

Contact: Shirley Twedt Calhoun (Beta Sigma-Utah), birdseed44@juno.com

Ann Hathaway Schar (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) hosted the annual pumpkin carving event for Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) collegians. The event featured cookies, candy and hot cider. Alumnae made an informational visit to the Ashland Theological Seminary, followed by a luncheon and white elephant gift exchange at Bella Bleu's restaurant.

Contact: Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State), janschaeffer@alumnae.alphaphi.org Facebook: Ashland Ohio Area Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Cleveland East

NEW YORK New York City The chapter was excited to reorganize in 2014. A new executive board has planned an exciting calendar of events. Follow the chapter’s social media outlets to stay connected and learn more about upcoming outings.

Sisters learned about homemade and environmentallyfriendly cleaning supplies at an event, and they were given the opportunity to make products to take home.

A holiday celebration featured a lights tour of downtown Cleveland on Lolly the Trolley, a popular sightseeing trolley in northeast Ohio.

Contact: Meghan DeWitt (Theta Tau-Rensselaer), meghanidewitt@gmail.com Facebook: NYC Metro Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi Twitter: NYCAlphaPhi

Contact: Kim Alley Brundage (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland), kimbrundage2@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Cleveland East Alumnae Chapter

NORTH CAROLINA

Alumnae attended the Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon) Red Dress Gala. In February, members attended a production of the musical "Dogfight," a partnership between Beck Center for the Arts and the Baldwin Wallace music theatre department. The chapter also coordinated a "baby shower" to benefit Providence House, a crisis nursery in Cleveland committed to preventing child abuse. Sisters also volunteered in honor of Frances E. Willard Day of Service in March.

Charlotte Members volunteered at Second Chance Christmas — the city’s largest holiday charity party — and at the Cupid’s Cup, a 5K benefitting cardiovascular rehabilitation.

Participation in these events increased the chapter’s presence in the community. Sisters also attended a winter gathering with a gift exchange, a wine-anddesign painting event and a cookie exchange party.

A Saturday morning coffee group also meets regularly, as does a group of movie enthusiasts.

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

Greenville Sisters enjoyed monthly gatherings including luncheons, dinners, sporting events, bunco and art classes. In December, the chapter surprised collegians at East Carolina (Delta Alpha) with an "exam survival bar,” which featured highlighters, sticky notes, paper clips, pencils, hot drink mixes, granola bars and candy.

Contact: Lori McLamb Wagner (Delta AlphaEast Carolina), 1813lori@gmail.com

NORTH DAKOTA Grand Forks The December meeting was held at the home of Kathy Lynch Ashe (Pi-North Dakota). The chapter is exploring summer projects to continue the

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Contact: Mitzi Wilson Gitlin (Beta Omega-Kent State), mitzi815@yahoo.com Facebook: Cleveland West Alpha Phis NEW YORK CITY Alumnae enjoy city views on a rooftop.

Columbus Fifteen alumnae attended a Founders’ Day celebration at the Ohio State (Rho) chapter house in October.

Seventy collegiate members were in attendance.

Sisters conducted the Founders’ Day ceremony to celebrate 142 years of Alpha Phi, and enjoyed a delicious spread of food prepared by the collegiate women.

Contact: Jenna Perrotto Johnson (Beta OmicronBowling Green State), jlperrotto@gmail.com Web: columbusalumnae-alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Columbus Alumnae

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City The chapter hosted a wine tasting in November and a Christmas ornament exchange and potluck in December.

Members attended an Oklahoma Sooners’ basketball game in January, and spent a night in February learning about healthy meal options from a nutritionist. On April 1, the chapter honored Dr. Lisa Wasemiller Smith (PhiOklahoma) as the Alpha Phi Woman of the Year during the Oklahoma City Area Alumnae Panhellenic luncheon.

Contact: Bethany Anderson Brown (Phi-Oklahoma), banders@flash.net Web: okcaphialum.org Facebook: Oklahoma City Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

OREGON Portland Sisters have been busy enjoying monthly events focused on Alpha Phi's core values. The chapter looks forward to more activities this spring, including the American Heart Association’s Greater Portland Heart & Stroke Walk in May, and welcoming recent graduates to alumnae life with a luncheon in June.

Contact: Meagan Baker (Beta Rho-Washington State), meagan_baker@hotmail.com Facebook: Portland Area Alpha Phi

fundraiser, dozens of study bags were filled with treats and delivered to the women of Texas (Omega) during finals.

Contact: Carolyn Venable Kahler (Delta BetaTexas A&M/Commerce), carolyn@cskahler.com Web: alphaphiofaustin.org Facebook: Austin Area Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter Twitter: AustinAlphaPhi

Dallas and Suburban Alumnae look forward to 2015 events including brunch, quarterly book club, a cooking class hosted by alumna and chef Carol Price Lander (Gamma Eta-North Texas) and a sisterhood social celebrating Alpha Phi’s Frances E. Willard Day of Service. Dallas area alumnae and recent graduates are encouraged to join the chapter at upcoming events. Visit the chapter’s website or Facebook page for more information.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. The chapter holds its annual executive board meeting and holiday party. Pictured are (from left): Lara Olsen Prozinski, Barbara Norby Hinnenkamp, Kathy Lynch Ashe, Della Kelly Kapocius (all Pi-North Dakota) and Sarah Kaiser (Gamma Xi-Wichita State).

PENNSYLVANIA Lehigh Valley Sisters learned the technique of no-knead breadmaking — also known as Dutch oven artisan bread — at the Kitchen Garden Cooking School in Upper Black Eddy, Pa. Contact: Lory Fraraccio-Kenney (Eta Gamma-Akron), loryfraraccio.kenney@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Lehigh Valley Alumnae Group

TENNESSEE Clarksville Several sisters participated in the American Heart Association’s 2014 Greater Nashville Heart Walk to support Suzanne Langford Simpson (Epsilon OmicronAustin Peay State), a recipient of a heart transplant.

New officers were elected at the annual ornament exchange in December. Donna Page Richardson (Epsilon Omicron-Austin Peay State) was elected president, Melisa "MJ" Jefferson (Epsilon OmicronAustin Peay State) was elected vice president and Suzanne Langford Simpson (Epsilon Omicron-Austin Peay State) will continue as corresponding secretary.

Special thanks to the chapter’s outgoing officers, Wanda Bruce Graham and Mollie Camp Perry (both Epsilon Omicron-Austin Peay State).

Contact: Donna Page Richardson (Epsilon OmicronAustin Peay State), donnarichardson205@msn.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae — APSU Epsilon Omicron

TEXAS Austin Rachel Hudson Mitchell and Tami Montgomery Baker, (both Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) were initiated with Texas (Omega) new members in November.

Alumnae gathered in December for a festive holiday brunch at the home of Susie Robbins Kelly (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech). As part of the chapter’s semi-annual

Contact: Erin Anthony (Iota Zeta-Colorado School of Mines), erin.e.anthony@gmail.com Web: alphaphidallas.org Facebook: Dallas & Suburban Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

San Antonio Sisters enjoyed a happy hour event at Fox & Hound sports tavern and gathered at the home of Barbara Derrick Brinkmann (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) for the annual ornament exchange and potluck.

Milwaukee Alumna and Wauwatosa Mayor Kathy Sedlak Ehley (Gamma Upsilon-Wisconsin/Milwaukee) spoke to the Marquette (Eta Mu) collegians during their recruitment retreat in January. She discussed the benefits of lifelong membership and Alpha Phi involvement postgraduation. The chapter also decorated cookies and wrote congratulatory notes to Marquette’s (Eta Mu) new members, which were included in their goodie bags on Bid Day. Contact: Linda Robnett Short (Delta PsiWisconsin/Oshkosh), cabinstil@gmail.com Facebook: Milwaukee Alpha Phi Alumnae

NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTERS, MEMBERS SOUGHT Whether you’re looking for instant friends in a new city, networking opportunities or a leadership role, local alumnae chapters hold benefits for Alpha Phis in every stage of life. The primary focus of alumnae chapters is fun and friendship. Attend an event near you to meet and reconnect with local sisters!

New alumnae chapters forming in your area: Overseas

❧ Australia

Contact: Barbara Derrick Brinkmann (Gamma PiArizona State), babsbrink@aol.com Facebook: San Antonio Alpha Phi Alum

Canada

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Members presented a television, DVD player, stand and DVDs to Child Protective Services (CPS) of Central Texas.

The gifts will serve as a diversion for children waiting in the office following removal from dangerous or abusive situations. The chapter has supported CPS of Central Texas for the past several years by collecting bears to comfort the children.

Contact: Margaret Myers (Gamma OmegaMidwestern State), mmm4101@gmail.com

VIRGINIA Richmond Central Virginia Alumnae painted fall landscapes in November and held their annual cookie tin assembly party in December.

Proceeds from the event benefitted Alpha Phi Foundation.

Contact: Diana Cichewicz McKinney (Eta Pi-Richmond), dianamckinney4@yahoo.com Web: richmondalphaphi.com Facebook: Richmond/Central VA Alpha Phi Alumnae

❧ Ottawa, Ontario ❧ Fresno, Calif. ❧ Connecticut Shoreline, Conn. ❧ Portland, Maine ❧ Grand Rapids, Mich. ❧ Red River Valley, Minn. ❧ Twin Cities, Minn. ❧ Marietta, Ohio ❧ Lehigh Valley, Pa. ❧ Nashville, Tenn.

Newly-chartered alumnae chapters:

❧ London, England Please email Emma Titus Donatille (Gamma Omicron-Drake) at edonatille@alphaphi.org if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area.

For a full list of alumnae chapters, visit alphaphi.org/chapter.

WISCONSIN Door County Alumnae gathered at the home of Christine Peterson Bridenhagen (Delta Mu-Purdue) in Sister Bay, Wis., to celebrate Founders’ Day. Members toured Christine’s historic property and enjoyed a gourmet lunch featuring fresh produce from her garden. Local alumnae and sisters visiting Door County are invited to contact the chapter regarding upcoming events.

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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Recruitment Q&A

receive an automatic email notification with your recommendation attached.

campuses with more than one invitational event. Any Alpha Phi legacy who accepts Alpha Phi’s invitation to a preference party must be placed on the chapter’s first bid list. A chapter must also have the approval of the chapter advisor or her designee to release a legacy. While some PNMs may report their legacy status to the Panhellenic Council, it is ultimately up to the alumna member to notify the chapter of a legacy — not the PNM or the Panhellenic Council.

Chapters receiving recommendation forms have the primary responsibility to follow the legacy policy as stated above. All chapters are continuously educated on Alpha Phi’s legacy policy and the value of legacies.

How do I complete Alpha Phi’s hard-copy recommendation form?

Will the chapter notify me after they receive my recommendation form?

If you choose to fill out the hard-copy recommendation form, please visit alphaphi.org (keyword: legacy & reference form) to download and print the form from online. Fill out the form based on your knowledge of the PNM. You may choose to send additional information such as a résumé or photo, but they are not required.

Mail the recommendation form directly to the collegiate chapter. To find chapter addresses, visit the chapter locator page at alphaphi.org/chapter/search.

We encourage all chapters to notify alumnae when they receive recommendation forms. However, when hard-copy forms arrive at the chapter right before or during recruitment, the chapter may not have enough time to notify alumnae. Alumnae will not receive any information about the status of any PNM or information on the membership selection process. All membership selection decisions are strictly confidential at the chapter level and will not be shared with alumnae.

Who is considered an Alpha Phi legacy?

I have questions. Who should I contact?

A legacy is any granddaughter, greatgranddaughter, daughter, stepdaughter, sister or stepsister of an initiated Alpha Phi member.

Please email our recruitment department

In the time since “rush” became “recruitment,” things have changed quite a bit.

Though recruitment can vary greatly from chapter to chapter, many alumnae find themselves unfamiliar with today’s process. Starting with this issue of the Quarterly, we’ll be reviewing a handful of recruitment-related topics, including recommendations, legacies and general recruitment practices. Stay tuned for more information!

What is a recommendation form?

A recommendation form introduces a potential new member (PNM) to an Alpha Phi chapter and provides the chapter with helpful information about the PNM during the recruitment process.

Who is able to recommend a PNM to Alpha Phi? Any alumna of Alpha Phi is able to recommend a PNM for an Alpha Phi chapter. A PNM may also fill out the form to acquire assistance in obtaining an Alpha Phi recommendation.

How do I complete Alpha Phi’s online recommendation form?

If you choose to fill out the online recommendation form, please visit alphaphi.org/recommendation and provide the requested information.

Be sure to include a valid email address.

You will also be required to include information on the PNM to the best of your ability, including the PNM’s email address.

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What is Alpha Phi’s legacy policy?* All legacies will receive an invitation to the first invitational round of recruitment on

at recruitment@alphaphi.org. * I n-depth information on Alpha Phi’s legacy policy will be included in the Summer 2015 Quarterly.

Reunions & SMALL WORLD

Photo Credit: Melissa Walker, Noozhawk.com

REUNIONS

Dayton Area Alumnae Enjoy High Tea Five members of the Dayton alumnae chapter recently traveled to Cincinnati for a high tea at The Seasons, where they visited with former chapter member and longtime officer Mary Jane Welch Hadley (Beta Alpha-Illinois) on her 80th birthday. Pictured are (from left): Mary Moore Hawn (Delta Theta-Western Michigan), Shelley Tarleton (Gamma Nu-Miami University), Carole Fitzpatrick Taylor (Beta OmegaKent State), Sandi Reed Mitchell (Beta Iota-West Virginia), Nancy Siler Westfall (Rho-Ohio State) and (center) Mary Jane Hadley. Sisters and their spouses also enjoyed Christmas cocktails at the home of Karen Swanson Engman (Delta Epsilon-Iowa) in early December. They look forward to the Dayton Area Panhellenic Association (DAPA) Fashion Show at the Hope Hotel in Fairborn, Ohio, on April 25, 2015.

Texas Christian (Zeta Nu) Alumnae Reunite at University Homecoming Sisters from Texas Christian (Zeta Nu) reunited at the university’s annual homecoming event. Pictured are (back row, from left): Madonna Montemurro Radun and DD Burke Alexander, (front row, from left) Sue Stone Peyrefitte, Catherine Brown, Kendal Canter Perryman, Kelly Poer and Charise Hall Krupinski.

Sisters Join Forces at Alzheimer’s Association Luncheon Thirty-five UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) collegians joined alumna Leigh Sebring Cashman (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State) and the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Chapter at the Alzheimer’s Women’s Initiative “Your Brain Matters” Inaugural Luncheon Honoring Caregivers in November. Led by Leigh, a member of the Alzheimer’s Women’s Initiative Committee, the sisters welcomed more than 500 guests at the Fess Parker DoubleTree Resort in Santa Barbara, Calif. Unified by bright purple Alzheimer’s Association ribbons, sisters supported the Alzheimer’s Association staff at registration, sold raffle tickets and escorted caregiver award recipients. They also brought the much-needed muscle to set up the ballroom the evening prior to the event. Highlighting a gratifying day of volunteering, sisters enjoyed sharing the spotlight with actress and celebrity keynote speaker, Kimberly Williams-Paisley (Beta-Northwestern), who spoke about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s. The Gamma Beta chapter proudly contributed to the success of the luncheon, which raised more than $150,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

If you submitted a photo for the Small World or Reunions section and do not see it in this issue, it may be in our special Quarterly web extra. Visit alphaphi.org/quarterly/ viewrecentissues.

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Keeping It Simple SISTER’S SMALL-TOWN RESTAURANT REVIEWS GARNER NATIONAL ATTENTION

By Kristen Mitchell (Gamma-DePauw)

On a cold afternoon in February 2012, Marilyn Hansen Hagerty (Psi-South Dakota) — a longtime columnist for the Grand Forks Herald — paid a visit to the newly-opened Olive Garden in her town of Grand Forks, N.D. Published in March, her review praises the restaurant’s Tuscan-style architecture, the welcoming interior, the manageable menu and the attentive staff.

For her meal, she orders the $10.95 chicken Alfredo dish and opts for water in place of the raspberry lemonade recommended by her server. “All in all,” she reports, “it is the largest and most beautiful restaurant now operating in Grand Forks.”

For 89-year-old Marilyn, the review was nothing out of the ordinary. In her 30-some years as a columnist for the Herald’s Eatbeat section, she has written more than 200 restaurant reviews, many of them positive.

“What point is there in nitpicking and criticizing a restaurant?” Marilyn says. “If a restaurant is impossible, I simply move on.

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I believe in promoting the good points.”

Within one day of publication, the review went viral, spreading like wildfire to various blogs across the web. The article’s publication on Gawker, a Manhattan-based national news and gossip blog, eventually brought the review to the forefront.

“When it first went viral, I didn’t know what was going on,” Marilyn says. “The first message that came through said, ‘Your column is pathetic.’ Other insults followed.

I didn’t care because I didn’t know what it meant to go viral.”

The article received more than 1.3 million hits the day following its publication, and soon, Marilyn saw the impact. “It hit the fan, so to speak. The national media surrounded me,” she says. “There were TV trucks in the driveway.”

Journalists and critics offered mixed reactions. Some noted the novelty of an unironic positive review of a chain restaurant; others called it unintentionally

hilarious. Controversy aside, it caught the attention of many, including renowned chef and television personality, Anthony Bourdain.

“At first, he said he was among the naysayers trashing my hometown reviews,” Marilyn says. “But then he changed his mind. He said he recognized them as stories never told about dining in the Midwest.”

His support led Marilyn to a book deal with Ecco/Anthony Bourdain Books. On Aug. 27, 2013, Grand Forks: A History of American Dining in 128 Reviews hit the shelves, with a foreword by Bourdain himself. In it he writes: “Grand Forks is NOT New York City. We forget that — until we read her [Marilyn’s] earlier reviews and remember, some of us, when you'd find sloppy Joe, steak Diane, turkey noodle soup, three bean salad, red Jell-o in OUR neighborhoods …When you could order a half sandwich, a cup of soup. This is a straightforward account of what people have been eating — still ARE eating — in

much of America. As related by a kind, good-hearted reporter looking to pass along as much useful information as she can — while hurting no one.”

the popular reality television show, “Top Chef: Seattle.” But for Marilyn, one public acknowledgment in particular takes the cake: the 2012 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in journalism, presented annually to a media professional by Al Neuharth, an alumnus of the University of South Dakota and the founder of USA Today. Past award recipients include Walter Cronkite, Tom Brokaw and Katie Couric.

“Receiving the 2012 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in journalism was the greatest honor of my lifetime,” Marilyn says.

“I treasure it and the memories. It gave me reassurance that it is all right to report on the basic parts of life. It gave me reassurance that the people on the street corners are important.”

Marilyn’s “small-town” perspective is something she’s proud of and notes that her favorite part of Grand Forks is its size.

With a population of 55,000, the city is home to the University of North Dakota, the largest educational institution in the state with approximately 15,000 students.

An old, beautiful street of Greek houses on University Avenue is a fond reminder of Marilyn’s time in Alpha Phi at the University of South Dakota, where she also served as an advisor in the ‘60s.

“The sisters in the Psi chapter were lifelong friends,” she says. “We used to gather each summer in the Black Hills in South Dakota, or at a Minnesota lake. We would enter the gathering tentatively, and then all of the sudden we would pick up where we left off — just like at the Alpha Phi chapter house in Vermillion.”

“It gave me reassurance that it is all right to report on the basic parts of life. It gave me reassurance that the people on the street corners are important.”

— Marilyn Hagerty on the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in journalism, which she received in 2012.

In addition to the publication of her book, Marilyn was featured in the New York Times and on public radio. She appeared on Anderson Cooper’s talk show several times, was featured on CBS News’ “Sunday Morning,” visited Le Barnardin — a famous elite restaurant in New York City — and served as a guest judge on

These days, Marilyn is busy enjoying the simple things in life: playing bridge in several clubs, attending events at the University of North Dakota and writing five columns a week for the Grand Forks Herald.

The January Eatbeat column, for example, featured reviews of all four Greater Grand Forks area McDonald’s restaurants. On one

visit, she ordered a sausage egg McMuffin and a senior-priced coffee (only 47 cents!), and in her characteristically straightforward style, she wrote: “The coffee, which is McDonald's brand, was strong and not too hot.”

As for retirement, Marilyn finds her home office remains a busy and exciting place.

“This is what I do,” she says. “I never miss a deadline.”

A Q&A WITH

MARILYN HAGERTY If I could dine with any famous person it would be…

Ernie Pyle. He was the down-to-earth writer who covered World War II when I was a student at South Dakota.

He followed men in the trenches and wrote everyday accounts. He has been my model. I would have loved to have either lunch or dinner with him — but it would have been in a foxhole surrounded by soldiers.

My favorite restaurant review I’ve ever written is…

They range from a little café in Forest River, N.D., where they make the best loaf of white bread in the world, to the White House, where I once had lunch with a group of food editors.

To Alpha Phis hoping to pursue a career in journalism…

Go for it. There is nothing more interesting and exciting. Be ready for the changes ahead, and most of all, be a good writer.

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On Campus CANADA

volunteering at a local retirement home, women’s center, animal shelter and food bank in the spring.

ONTARIO

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Ottawa (Iota Upsilon) The chapter welcomed 22 new members during fall recruitment. Sisters participated in Greek Olympics, an annual athletic tournament hosted by the fraternity and sorority community on campus, and placed first in the dance competition. The women also enjoyed Sigma Chi Fraternity’s annual Derby Days fundraiser and held their first sisterhood retreat, which they hope to make an annual event.

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Toronto (Xi) The chapter welcomed 14 new members during recruitment. More than 150 guests attended the chapter’s Red Dress Gala, which featured live entertainment and brunch. Sisters also received a letter from Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, wishing them well on their philanthropy event.

Web: xi.alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi - Xi Chapter at Toronto Twitter: AlphaPhiUofT

Western University (Theta Eta) Sisters welcomed 21 new members during their “Sweet Home Alpha Phi”-themed recruitment. The chapter hosted two philanthropy events — Mr. Greek and Move Your Phi't — and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. In January, the chapter held its fourth annual Red Dress Gala in support of Alpha Phi Foundation and the Canadian Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation.

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Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) In November, the chapter held its sixth annual Red Dress Gala. Generous donations from friends, families and local businesses raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. In March, sisters hosted Heart Throb, an inter-sorority dance competition. The event also featured a male pageant — Mr. Heart Throb — and a date auction.

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QUEBEC Bishop’s (Eta Chi) The chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary in November. The weekend-long event hosted a mixer, silent auction and formal dinner program. Sisters concluded this milestone event with the initiation of new members. Throughout the semester, sisters attended a spa night and the chapter’s Red Dress Gala in February. The chapter looks forward to

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UNITED STATES ARIZONA Arizona (Beta Epsilon) The chapter hosted a successful Red Dress Gala during the university’s family weekend in October.

The gala raised more than $25,000 in support of Alpha Phi Foundation.

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CALIFORNIA CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)

BALDWIN WALLACE (DELTA UPSILON) Sisters enjoy the chapter’s Red Dress Gala.

San Francisco State (Eta Theta)

Sisters received the Panhellenic President’s Cup for best all-around chapter. The women also held two successful philanthropy events — Phi Ball and a Red Dress Gala.

During winter break, members embarked on world travels to Australia and Mexico. Sisters also participated in spring recruitment, hosted the chapter’s Red Dress Gala and attended formal.

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Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta)

UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho)

In March, sisters hosted the chapter’s annual A-Phiasco event, which featured games, dinner and a live and silent auction benefitting Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter donated $28,000 from the event to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) through Alpha Phi Foundation’s Community Contributions program. These funds will go toward the construction of a new hybrid surgery suite. This year, the chapter also organized a new fall philanthropy event on campus — a four-hour dance marathon that raised more than $8,000 for CHLA. Web: alphaphilmu.com Facebook: LMU Alpha Phi Twitter: LMUAlphaPhi

Members were excited to join sisters at CSU/Chico (Theta Upsilon) to assist with mock recruitment. The chapter held its annual Red Dress Gala at Arden Hills Country Club in Sacramento, Calif. The following morning sisters hosted their annual parents’ brunch at the chapter facility.

Web: epsilonrho.alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi at UC Davis Twitter: AlphaPhiatUCD

COLORADO Denver (Iota Xi)

The chapter was recognized with two awards at the university’s Greek Leadership Awards — Overall Fraternal Spirit and Philanthropy of the Year. The women accomplished the chapter’s philanthropic fundraising goals and also raised money for both Sigma Chi Fraternity and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity’s philanthropies.

In January, the chapter welcomed 30 sisters home from studying abroad. Sisters hosted winter and spring philanthropy events, including Candy Crush Valentine and Move Your Phi't. Members also enjoyed their annual Red Dress Gala at the Wellshire Inn. With expanded venue options, increased alumnae outreach and a stronger Panhellenic presence on campus, the chapter raised $20,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. The women would like to extend a warm “thank you” to all donors, bidders, families and sisters who made the event possible.

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Pepperdine (Iota Alpha)

Sacramento State (Epsilon Gamma) The chapter welcomed 42 new members during fall recruitment. Sisters hosted the chapter’s Red Dress Gala, which welcomed more than 450 guests and raised money in support of women’s heart health.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Sacramento State Twitter: AlphaPhiCSUS

CONNECTICUT Connecticut (Iota Lambda) The chapter hosted an ‘80s-themed sisterhood event at Launch Trampoline Park in Hartford, Conn. The venue also offered activities like basketball, dodgeball and

foam pits. Sisters hosted their inaugural Heart Health Week in February, raising money and awareness for Alpha Phi Foundation. They plan to make this an annual event in support of women’s heart health.

heart health. Sister Sarah Green was nominated to the homecoming court, and the chapter placed first overall in homecoming week events. The chapter also took third place in Theta Chi Fraternity’s Cheers 4 Children event.

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GEORGIA

Delaware (Epsilon Nu)

Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)

The chapter hosted two philanthropy-focused fashion events: Hangers and Highways and the NoMad Fashion Truck — a mobile boutique that sells trendy clothes at discounted prices. The chapter also held a successful Red Dress Gala and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation.

Sisters supported UDance, the university’s largest studentrun philanthropy, by coordinating a 200-person dinner in honor of a young pediatric cancer patient.

The chapter kicked off spring semester by welcoming eight new members into the sisterhood. Member Joanna Parkhurst was elected vice president of recruitment for the Collegiate Panhellenic Council. In January, sisters hosted a campus-wide philanthropy event with Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Proceeds benefitted Doctors Without Borders, an organization delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care. Healthy Heart Week in February culminated with the chapter’s sixth annual King of Hearts pageant.

Facebook: UD Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiUD

FLORIDA Barry (Theta Omega) The chapter kicked off the spring semester with a professional photo shoot on Miami Beach and a day of service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sisters hosted Alpha Phifa, an on-campus soccer tournament open to all students. They also celebrated their new website by developing a robust marketing and social media plan.

Web: thetaomega.alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi, Theta Omega Chapter, Barry University Twitter: AlphaPhiBarryU

Florida State (Gamma Phi) Sisters hosted a successful Red Dress Gala, which brought hundreds together in support of women’s

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

IDAHO Idaho (Beta Zeta) In February, the chapter hosted Take It To Heart Week in honor of women’s heart health. A highlight of the week was the Alphatraz date auction, where members of the Greek community bid on single and group dates.

In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, the chapter sold chocolate roses to the entire campus and donated proceeds to the American Heart Association.

Web: alphaphiidaho.com Facebook: Alpha Phi-University of Idaho Twitter: IdahoAlphaPhi

ILLINOIS Elmhurst (Zeta Xi) For the third year in a row, the chapter was honored with the Chapter of Excellence at the Fraternal Values Summit. Sister Margaret Sumney was recognized as Sorority Woman of the Year. The chapter raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation during their King of Hearts philanthropy event.

Web: zetaxi.alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi at Elmhurst College Twitter: AlphaPhiEC

Illinois (Beta Alpha) The women enjoyed cookie decorating and ice skating around the holidays. In February, the chapter set up a booth on campus, where they passed out cupcakes and encouraged students to wear red in honor of women’s heart health and National Wear Red Day®. The women celebrated Valentine’s Day with a sisterhood social and attended a shopping event at Apricot Lane Boutique in Peoria, Ill. In March, sisters decorated Easter eggs and participated in a Big/Little craft night.

Web: illinoisalphaphi.org Facebook: University of Illinois Alpha Phi Twitter: UIUC_AlphaPhi

Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) A “Heroes Day” honored veterans at a Lake Forest College football game. Sisters bonded by taking a trip to a local pumpkin patch and dined with Gamma Epsilon alumnae at a local restaurant, where they shared stories about their time in the chapter. In November, the women hosted a blood drive and saved lives with 142 blood donations.

The chapter looks forward to King of Hearts and planning more community service events in the near future.

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INDIANA SACRAMENTO STATE (EPSILON GAMMA) Individually unique, together complete: Sisters show their Alpha Phi pride on campus.

Ball State (Delta Rho) Following a successful Red Dress Gala in the fall, the chapter hosted Mr. Phi-Nomenal in February. The event, which raised money for women’s heart health, featured a male talent show that was open to the entire campus.

Sisters look forward to holding their new soccer-themed philanthropy event, Alpha Phifa.

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DePauw (Gamma) During the Panhellenic Association Awards, the chapter received the highly-coveted award for Best Philanthropic Involvement. The honor recognized the chapter’s successful philanthropy events, including its 2014 Red Dress Gala and Cardiac Arrest fundraiser.

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On Campus MAINE Maine (Delta Nu) In the fall, the chapter hosted two successful events: the inaugural Alpha Phifa soccer tournament and the seventh annual Red Dress Gala. Tamra Wallace and Leanne Violette were inducted into the 2015 Panhellenic Executive Council, and Tamra Wallace and Molly Horne were inducted into Order of Omega. Sisters look forward to their Move Your Phi’t 5K in April.

Facebook: UMaine Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiDeltaNu

MARYLAND Maryland (Delta Zeta)

SYRACUSE (ALPHA) The chapter supports Alpha Phi Foundation at its Red Dress Gala.

Purdue (Delta Mu) The chapter participated in numerous community service events during the fall semester, including arts and crafts with the local Boys and Girls Club and walking dogs at Natalie’s Second Chance Shelter in Lafayette, Ind. The women also enjoyed a sisterhood event, where they watched movies and ate cotton candy on the lawn of their chapter facility. Sisters look forward to their “Bordeaux Ball” spring formal and Moms’ weekend in April.

and bonding for the chapter’s first officers. At the first meeting following the retreat, sisters learned they will have a place to call home with a new chapter facility in fall 2015. The facility will be located on Ash Avenue, in close proximity to other Greek houses. Visit YouTube (youtube.com; keyword: Iowa State Alpha Phi) to watch a video of the house reveal.

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During finals week, sisters supported and encouraged fellow students by handing out free coffee. The chapter prepared for spring recruitment by meeting potential new members at their winter open house. Spring philanthropy events included Casino Night and Mr. Greek, both of which benefitted Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: umdalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi University of Maryland Twitter: UMDAlphaPhi

MICHIGAN Adrian (Delta Eta) Sisters Erika Hahne, Cassie Rigney and Micaela DunbarGaynor had the chance to sing with the world famous tenor Andrea Bocelli on behalf of the Adrian College Choir.

They joined the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Bocelli for his holiday world tour at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

KANSAS

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Wichita State (Gamma Xi)

Western Michigan (Delta Theta)

Sisters welcomed new members during informal recruitment. They also held a successful philanthropy week in February — Go Red Week — and look forward to Fast Phi’t in April. The chapter planned a networking event with local alumnae and had a blast at Drake Relays, one of the largest track-and-field events in the United States.

Sisters spent time together over winter break with ice skating, traveling and attending Wichita State basketball games. In February, the chapter celebrated American Heart Month by hosting their second annual Go Red Week.

Sisters also attended the “Arch Madness” tournament in St. Louis to cheer on the Shockers in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. The chapter looks forward to participating in Hippodrome — a 25-minute skit written and performed by the fraternity and sorority community.

The chapter reached total through recruitment and continuous open bidding. The women’s inaugural King of Hearts philanthropy week was successful. Sisters raised money for women’s heart health and hosted a blood drive, which collected more than 96 pints.

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MINNESOTA

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IOWA Drake (Gamma Omicron)

Iowa (Delta Epsilon) The chapter enjoyed Moms’ weekend at the end of February. Sisters look forward to another fun and successful Red Dress Gala in April. Check out the chapter’s new Tumblr account at iowaaphi.tumblr.com.

Web: alphaphiuiowa.org Facebook: University of Iowa Alpha Phi Twitter: IowaAlphaPhi

Iowa State (Zeta Delta) In January, the chapter held its first officer retreat. The weekend was filled with leadership training, goal setting

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KENTUCKY Kentucky (Iota Nu) The chapter’s Red Dress Gala raised more than $31,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters were the top fundraisers in Delta Gamma and Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society’s Polar Plunge event. The chapter looks forward to celebrating five years on campus in April.

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Minnesota (Epsilon) Sisters held their first Heart Health Week, which focused on raising money and awareness for Alpha Phi Foundation. The week’s attractions included a bouncy house, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and a blood drive. February culminated with the chapter’s eighth annual Red Dress Gala.

Web: epsilon.alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi UMN Twitter: AlphaPhiUMN

MISSOURI

Rensselaer (Theta Tau)

NEW JERSEY

Missouri (Omicron)

The chapter wrapped up the fall semester by hosting a blood drive and volunteering at a local elementary school.

Sisters enjoyed a successful Cardiac Arrest event, raising more than $1,200 for Alpha Phi Foundation, and hosted their annual Queen of Hearts and Red Dress Gala events.

Members look forward to celebrating the chapter’s 20th anniversary at the end of April.

Seton Hall (Eta Eta)

After initiating 99 members in the fall, the chapter attended a sisterhood retreat at Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Mo. The chapter raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation through a new philanthropy event in the fall selling late-night tacos and nachos, and hosted a poker tournament and gala during their Red Dress weekend in March. Upperclassmen also enjoyed a networking dinner with more than 20 alumnae. The alumnae, who represented various professions and fields, met with collegians and offered career advice, interview tips and sisterly support.

Web: omicron.alphaphi.org Facebook: Mizzou Alpha Phi Twitter: MizzouAlphaPhi

NEBRASKA Creighton (Theta Delta) In the fall, sisters hosted a “Coffee Break” event, where they distributed free coffee and “puppy chow” to fellow students in the library during finals week. The chapter welcomed 48 new members during a successful “Alice in Wonderland”-themed formal recruitment.

Web: thetadelta.alphaphi.org Facebook: Creighton Alpha Phi Twitter: CU Alpha Phi

Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) Sisters hosted their second annual King of Hearts pageant. Ten men competed to win the title, and the women raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation, Safe Center and fellow student Lorissa Roepke, a Nebraska/ Kearney collegian who received a heart transplant in October 2014. Sisters also hosted their 10th annual Red Dress poker tournament in March. They look forward to more philanthropy and sisterhood events in the spring.

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NORTH CAROLINA

The chapter held its second annual Ugly Sweater Sale in November, raising nearly $1,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. They also redesigned their website to reinforce the Alpha Phi brand on campus. In February, sisters hosted a heart health month, featuring lectures from cardiologists at Strong Memorial Hospital and a heart healthy dinner in the university’s dining halls.

Donations benefitted Alpha Phi Foundation and raised awareness of women’s hearth health.

Appalachian State (Theta Nu)

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SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)

The chapter celebrated its second annual Red Dress Gala in Charlotte, N.C. Alumnae and parents came from across the country to support the women, and they raised more than $10,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. At the annual Greek Awards Ceremony, the chapter received the Four Pillars of Fraternity and Sorority Life Award and was recognized with the highest chapter status level — black and gold. Former Chapter President Liz Hartman was named President of the Year, Liz Obermeyer was named Greek Woman of the Year and Madison Sigmon was recognized with the Unsung Hero Award.

Collegiate members Sara Wells, Rachel Zaleski and Alina Walentowicz were chosen to represent SUNY/Plattsburgh in the 2015 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, a highly-regarded national college student recognition program. Students are selected based on academics, leadership positions and community service involvement. In the fall, sisters raised more than $2,500 through the Up Til Dawn fundraiser, benefitting St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Alumna Ashley Balcum Ritzheimer (Theta Psi-SUNY/ Plattsburgh) started the fundraiser in 2004 and returned to campus to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the event with the chapter.

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OHIO

Syracuse (Alpha)

Hofstra (Theta Mu)

The chapter welcomed alumnae, family and friends to its annual Red Dress Gala in the fall. Sisters hosted a campus-wide yoga session on the chapter facility lawn and raised money to benefit the American Brain Tumor Association. The chapter also held its annual spring philanthropy event, Alpha Phi Phights Cancer, a sumowrestling competition supporting the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation. The event was started last spring to support a sister in the chapter who had been diagnosed.

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Rochester (Theta Kappa)

NEW YORK The chapter participated in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Long Island's famed Jones Beach State Park. Sisters joined Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority in a community clean up event and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation through Eat Your Heart Out, a pancake breakfast held during finals week. Members also teamed up with sisters of Sigma Delta Tau Sorority and local sorority Alpha Theta Beta to present a campus-wide personal branding workshop led by New York City fashion bloggers and wardrobe stylists, the WanderLust Girls.

Sisters served their community in the fall by celebrating Halloween with children at the Turtle Back Zoo of Essex County. The chapter’s Director of Community Service Danielle Dericks coordinated the event and 16 sisters assisted by overseeing arts and crafts stations at the zoo.

Web: alphaphisu.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Syracuse University Twitter: AlphaPhiSU

NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota (Pi) At the university’s Greek Awards, the chapter received the Outstanding Chapter Award. Member Shelby Moderow was also recognized with the Future Greek Leader Award for her extensive pre-collegiate leadership involvement.

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Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) Sisters hosted a Heart Health Week featuring a basketball tournament and a heart health forum. They look forward to the chapter’s annual Mr. University event, an all-male beauty pageant whose contestants represent a variety of organizations and clubs on campus.

Web: epsilonalpha.alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Ashland Twitter: AlphaPhi_EA

Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon) In February, the chapter held its annual Red Dress Gala benefitting Alpha Phi Foundation. Spring brought the inaugural Move Your Phi’t event, which connected alumnae, sisters and their families for a fun-filled day of fitness. The event also featured educational information on Alpha Phi Foundation, scholarship and women’s heart health.

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On Campus Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi) In the fall, sisters hosted a Winter Wonderland prerecruitment event. Activities included cookie decorating, marshmallow toasting and snowflake making. Three sisters were accepted into the Order of Omega — Kassie Stewart, Jordan Genovese and Karen Booth.

Web: cwrualphaphi.wix.com/cwrualphaphi Facebook: CWRU Alpha Phi Twitter: CWRUAlphaPhi

Dayton (Zeta Psi) The chapter’s re-imagined fall philanthropy event — Phifa World Cup — was an instant success, raising more than $2,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters also hosted a Red Dress Gala in March and set a new donations goal of $25,000 for the event. The chapter will celebrate its 30th anniversary on campus on April 14, 2015, making it the oldest Panhellenic chapter on campus.

Web: alphaphidayton.wix.com/dayton-alpha-phi Facebook: Alpha Phi University of Dayton Twitter: UD_AlphaPhi

Kent State (Beta Omega) Sister Stacy Graham was elected to the university’s Panhellenic Council as vice president of finance. She previously served on the chapter’s executive council as director of finance. The chapter participated in Songfest, a Greek-wide philanthropy event benefitting Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE). The women raised $4,300, placing second in fundraising and third overall in the competition. During the holiday season, sisters made and delivered holiday gifts for pediatric cancer patients at Akron’s Children Hospital.

Facebook: Alpha Phi of Kent State University Twitter: AlphaPhi_KSU

Miami University (Gamma Nu) The chapter collected non-perishable food items with members of Chi Psi Fraternity to benefit the local food pantry. Representatives from both organizations

MINNESOTA (EPSILON) Sisters get their hearts pumping during a philanthropy event.

WICHITA STATE (GAMMA XI) Sisters pose under the mistletoe in the photo booth at their winter formal.

accepted donations outside of Kroger grocery store during Greek Week, and collected more than 2,300 pounds of food. These non-perishables were placed in a bus that was featured in the university’s homecoming parade in November.

Facebook: Alpha Phi at Miami University Twitter: AlphaPhiMU

OREGON Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) The chapter welcomed 44 new members during fall formal recruitment. Sisters held their annual Toy Drive, raising money and collecting donations for local children at the Jackson Street Youth Center in Corvallis, Ore. The chapter also enjoyed an eventful winter term and the inaugural Mr. Alpha Phi event.

Facebook: Alpha Phi-Oregon State University Twitter: APhi_OSU

PENNSYLVANIA Lafayette (Eta Sigma) Sisters welcomed 24 new members during formal recruitment. Fall semester included sisterhood events such as apple picking and attending campuswide events. The chapter also hosted its first Red Dress brunch. Alumnae, family and friends attended the Sunday morning event. Sisters also promoted women’s heart health during their Heart Healthy Week on the Lafayette campus.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Lafayette Twitter: APhiEtaSigma

St. Joseph’s (Theta Theta) Sisters participated in the American Heart Association’s 2014 Philadelphia Heart Walk. The chapter focused on revamping their digital outlets, which included redesigning their chapter website and creating an informative parent newsletter, which is distributed in the first week of each month.

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Villanova (Eta Epsilon) A successful spring formal recruitment welcomed 44 new members to the chapter.

Web: villanovaalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at Villanova University Twitter: VUAlphaPhi

SOUTH CAROLINA Clemson (Iota Rho) The chapter’s new member committee planned and executed a fall sisterhood retreat. The event encouraged new members to bond and sisters formed friendships that will last a lifetime.

Web: clemsonalphaphi.com Facebook: Clemson Alpha Phi Twitter: ClemsonAlphaPhi

SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota (Psi) In January, the chapter initiated 39 women. Sisters held a successful Go Red Week, exceeding funds raised from the previous year. The week’s activities included a Zumba-thon, a blood drive, Jail N’ Bail with Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Hoops for Hearts and a health day. The women look forward to their annual Taco Phi’d in April, which benefits the Vermillion Weekend Backpack Program (VWPB). VWBP provides weekend snacks and easy-toprepare meals for students in the Vermillion area.

Web: usdalphaphi.wix.com/website Facebook: Alpha Phi at the University of South Dakota Twitter: USDAlphaPhi

TEXAS North Texas (Gamma Eta) The chapter placed first in the university’s homecoming float competition. Sisters would like to thank alumnae, parents and the North Texas community for making their 2014 Red Dress Gala a successful event. The women raised more than $15,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: untalphaphi.com Facebook: AlphaPhiatUNT Twitter: AlphaPhiatUNT

St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)

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Sisters assisted fashion designer and alumna Marisol Deluna (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) with her annual hometown fashion show in San Antonio, Texas. Sisters look forward to planning and co-hosting a Red Dress Gala with the local alumnae chapter in the coming year.

Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta)

Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma)

The chapter hosted its annual Crush Week on campus, which included games and a talent show performance.

Sisters were excited to sell roses to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation and promote heart health in February.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Fraternity, Iota Beta ChapterSt. Mary's University Twitter: AlphaPhiSTMU

Web: alphaphigammazeta.com Facebook: Alpha Phi-Gamma Zeta Twitter: AlphaPhiGZ

Three collegiate members studied abroad in Spain during the winter months. The chapter hosted a successful Red Dress Gala in March and looks forward to more fun sisterhood and philanthropy events during the remainder of the semester.

VIRGINIA

WEST VIRGINIA

Virginia (Zeta Iota) The chapter welcomed new members on Bid Night with a photo booth, trivia and performances by several a cappella groups. Following Bid Night, sisters celebrated with a wing night, an outing to a trampoline park and spa night at the chapter house. This spring, sisters look forward to Dads’ Weekend featuring a tailgate, an outing to a baseball or lacrosse game and dinner. They also hosted a spring philanthropy event, selling late-night tacos to students on the front porch of their chapter facility.

Web: i-m.mx/alphaphisisters/alphaphizetaiota/ Facebook: Alpha Phi at The University of Virginia Twitter: APhi_UVa

Web: alphaphiuwstout.wix.com/gammasigma Facebook: UWStoutAlphaPhi Twitter: AlphaPhi_Stout

West Virginia (Beta Iota) The chapter raised money during Keep the Beat Week, which included Bounce for Beats and other campus-wide philanthropic events. Two sisters were elected to serve on the university’s Panhellenic Council — Vivienne Treiber will serve as vice president of recruitment coordination and Shannon Galbreath will serve as treasurer.

WEB EXTRA If your chapter submitted a photo for this issue and you do not see it in the On Campus section, it may be in our special Quarterly Web Extra.

Visit alphaphi.org/quarterly/viewrecentissues.

Web: alphaphiwvu.org Facebook: WVU Alpha Phi Twitter: WVUAlphaPhi

Extension Update

Alpha Phi Returns to Iowa State Alpha Phi International Fraternity celebrated the return of the Zeta Delta chapter to Iowa State March 6-8, 2015. Festivities began on Friday evening with the Court of Ivy ceremony at the Scheman Building of the Iowa State Center, inviting our 135 collegiate and alumnae initiates to their Saturday initiation. Following the ceremony, Alpha Phi Foundation hosted a reception for Zeta Delta and area alumnae at the Iowa State Alumni Center.

Saturday started bright and early with a community service event for collegians and alumnae. Members participated in Take Heart. Take Part. Hands-OnlyTM CPR training as a kickoff to their partnership with the Iowa Heart Center. The afternoon of March 7 featured International President Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) presiding over the first Zeta Delta initiation since 1998. This special occasion took place at the Ames Hilton Garden Inn. The day concluded with a Zeta Delta alumnae reunion at the home of Chris Walter Cornelius (Zeta Delta-Iowa State).

The weekend culminated with the installation banquet in the ballroom of the Scheman Building on Sunday, March 8.

Extension Team Lead Amy Jordan Tvrdik (Omicron-Missouri) served as toastmistress for the celebration, with Fraternity Executive Director Linda Wells Kahangi (Zeta Delta-Iowa State) and Foundation Executive Director Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State) providing heartfelt moments during their chapter’s official return. Educational Leadership Consultants Megan Eckerle (Zeta Psi-Dayton) and Stephanie

Tripi (Beta Omega-Kent State) formally introduced the new initiates to families and friends in attendance. Deana Gage also conducted the installation ceremony and presented Chapter President Valerie Vander Linden with the Zeta Delta charter.

Special thanks to members of Team Cyclones, the Iowa State Greek community and the newest members of the Zeta Delta chapter. Your contributions have been selfless and you have a special place in our hearts.

International President Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) celebrates Zeta Delta’s return to campus with the chapter’s newly-initiated members.

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Housing Highlights Forever Home in Alpha Phi

KEEPING a PULSE on HOUSING Florida State (Gamma Phi) chapter house in Tallahassee, Fla.

Wisconsin (Iota) chapter house in Madison, Wisc.

BY TONYA SHARP RYAN (PHI-OKLAHOMA)

Many of our collegiate members enjoy the opportunity to live with their chapter sisters in a chapter house, a university-owned space or a dorm facility. Alpha Phi International’s goal is to make sure each member’s living situation enhances her collegiate experience. It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be surrounded by chapter sisters in a supportive environment. Beyond the fun of getting ready for events together, sharing meals and having a sisterly home base, Alpha Phi uses the following vital signs to monitor the “health” of our chapter facilities.

SAFETY

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Several years ago, the Alpha Phi International Executive Board (IEB) set a goal for all Alpha Phi-owned facilities to be fully protected by a fire suppression (fire sprinkler) system by September 2014. This goal was met with enthusiasm by our local housing volunteers, who worked with local contractors, architects, engineers and fire suppression vendors to make sure our living environments included this safety enhancement. Each year, local house corporations or chapter property committees are also responsible for ensuring that a facility undergoes all required safety and health inspections.

Additionally, each chapter is required to have a written emergency plan that covers a wide range of potential risks (fire, storm, campus safety issues). This written plan helps chapter officers, members, advisors, housing volunteers and staff members know what actions to take in case of an emergency.

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Most Alpha Phi property is owned by local house corporations incorporated in the state in which the chapter is located.

Our house corporations are responsible for retaining their corporate status, maintaining bylaws which support Alpha Phi International’s policies and following all requirements for adhering to their notfor-profit tax status.

FINANCE Each house corporation should have savings set aside for future major repairs, renovations, improvements or replacements.

As each of our chapter members is initiated, she pays a chapter bond that is to be set aside for these purposes. Routine maintenance should come from operating funds (current year room and board, parlor fees), but each house corporation (or chapter if there is not yet a house) should have chapter bond money saved. We also confirm that each house corporation files tax returns each fiscal year.

OCCUPANCY While it is the collegiate chapter’s responsibility to fill the chapter house each year, when we see situations where one of our Alpha Phi homes is not filled, we take care to look at the underlying cause. If there are indications that the live-in experience for the members can be improved, we work with local volunteers to make sure that happens. Today’s students expect functioning Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, spacious bathrooms, plenty of storage and modern décor.

CAMPUS APPROPRIATENESS We want our Alpha Phi chapter homes to be appropriate for the needs of our collegians on their particular campus.

This includes keeping the house in good condition inside and out, making sure that décor and amenities reflect those of other housing opportunities on campus and that the house or facility is not a disadvantage to the chapter during recruitment.

Much like a report card, we accumulate data for each of the above five areas to develop a score for each housing situation.

This allows us to evaluate, monitor and set goals for making improvements to any housing situations that aren’t meeting the needs of the chapter. Because housing is such a huge investment, change can be slow, but with good planning, communication, sisterly support and defined goals, we can ensure that our Alpha Phi homes are the best they can be.

Alpha Phi volunteers embody our values, strengthen our sisterhood and impact the growth of our organization. In recognition of International Volunteer Week, April 12-18, 2015, we asked three volunteers why they choose to dedicate their time and talents to Alpha Phi. These women come from different chapters and serve in a variety of roles, but one thing is clear: they all share a passion for the Fraternity and strive to make a better Alpha Phi for future generations. During International Volunteer Week — and every day — we celebrate all Alpha Phi volunteers for their service to the organization!

ALPHA PHI VOLUN TEERS SAMMYE

LAUREN

FARRELL

(Delta Tau-Louisiana State)

(Eta Mu-Marquette)

(Zeta Iota-Virginia)

CRAWFORD

ROLES: Alumnae affinity specialist (Delta Tau-Louisiana State); programming and education advisor (Delta Tau-Louisiana State); vice president of the Southeastern Louisiana alumnae chapter WHY SHE VOLUNTEERS

“If I volunteer for Alpha Phi from now until I die, I will never give back as much to Alpha Phi as Alpha Phi has given me.

Volunteering for Alpha Phi totally changed my world. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.”

ON PAYING IT FORWARD “A bunch of amazing women supported the Delta Tau chapter when I was a collegian, and I can never pay them back. I enjoy helping young women learn and grow. And it’s just plain fun.”

HAVEY

ROLES: Chapter advisor (Eta Mu-Marquette); Alpha Phi Foundation Heart to Heart Grant medical reader; Take Heart. Take Part. Hands-Only TM CPR program facilitator; Alpha Phi Foundation program committee WHY SHE VOLUNTEERS “Having numerous volunteer roles within Alpha Phi allows me to see so many different aspects of the organization. In particular, guiding the Eta Mu chapter reminds me that I’m helping to shape the future of this Fraternity — and nothing could ever mean more!”

ON GETTING INVOLVED

“Fill out your PHI (Personal History and Interests) Form and reach out to local collegiate and alumnae chapters to see what opportunities are available. Do it — you absolutely will not regret it!”

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

JASKOT

ROLES: Chapter advisor (Zeta Iota-Virginia) WHY SHE VOLUNTEERS

“There is nothing better than giving back to an organization that has enriched my life so much both as a collegian and as an alumna. Volunteers were so

integral in revitalizing the Zeta Iota chapter at Virginia when I was a collegian, that it only makes sense to continue supporting Alpha Phi on a local level.”

ON WATCHING THE CHAPTER OVERCOME ADVERSITY

“Watching Zeta Iota overcome two tragic losses in 2012 and 2013 truly shaped my volunteer experience.

The collegians were so strong and the chapter officers worked through their personal grief while helping their sisters find solace and purpose in the confusion surrounding them.”

Donate your time and talents to Alpha Phi today by completing your PHI Form at alphaphi.org/volunteer/phiform. For more information, email Program Manager of Volunteer Development Jennifer Frobish at jfrobish@alphaphi.org.

Foundation CLARA BRADLEY BURDETTE SOCIETY

Becky Cornwell Brinson (Delta Epsilon-Iowa) helped establish the current Gamma Phi chapter at Florida State University. She assisted with recruiting the chapter’s first members in 2010, developing bylaws and constructing the house.

As Florida State’s chapter advisor, she offers dozens of hours each week to the chapter’s women. Although Becky remains close with friends from her own chapter, she never expected to be so involved in Alpha Phi more than 30 years after graduation.

“This chapter has flourished, and it’s really been fun,” Becky says. “I’m thoroughly enjoying my time with the women.”

The people Becky has met in working with the chapter have had a huge impact on her as well — and on her desire to give money in addition to time. Becky purchased one of the educational rooms in the newly-built chapter house, and she added Alpha Phi Foundation to her will last year. The estate planning decision was easy, she says, and helps fulfill a need she has seen firsthand. Becky witnesses the challenges some members face when their families’ financial situations change.

“That has always really broken my heart,” she says. “They’re great members. They’re great women. For some unforeseen reason, all of a sudden they can’t afford to pay their expenses. The Foundation gives back to the collegians. This was a way for me to get some money into the Foundation to help give back to these women.”

Alpha Phi Foundation makes a real difference in young women’s lives through funding of educational and leadership programs, scholarships and Forget Me Not Grants. Join Becky, and those who have already pledged their support to help Alpha Phis develop their promise and potential, by making a planned gift today.

To learn more about estate planning and including Alpha Phi Foundation in your will, please contact Senior Director of Development Sharon Stephens Jensen (Nu-Nebraska) at sjensen@alphaphi.org.

Becky Brinson

Thank You!

The Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors and staff thank the 2014-15 Clara’s Circle leadership council for their outstanding service as philanthropic leaders. We are grateful for your lasting contributions!

Madeleine Barker (Gamma PhiFlorida State) Chelsea Birtch (Iota Theta-Wilfrid Laurier) Natalie Boldt (Iota Zeta-Colorado School of Mines) Brittany DiPompo (Delta Nu-Maine) Sara Lyerly (Beta Mu-Alabama) Emily Sadecki (Gamma Omicron-Drake) Jordi Tiffany (Pi-North Dakota)

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Photo Credit: FSU Photography Services

Meet Becky Brinson

Winner of “Paint Your Campus Red” Photo Contest Announced The Paint Your Campus Red photo contest, held in early February, was an opportunity for Alpha Phi collegiate chapters to showcase how they raise awareness of women’s heart health on their respective campuses. Collegiate chapters submitted photos from various activities they hold throughout the year. The submissions were posted to an album on Facebook and a winner was determined based on the number of “likes.”

Iowa (Delta Epsilon) took first place, raising awareness of women’s heart health on campus by handing out dark chocolate

hearts and fliers promoting their philanthropy on Wear Red Day®.

The women dressed in red and stood in high-traffic areas on campus to interact with students throughout the day.

“Like all Alpha Phi chapters across North America, we are united behind the single goal of improving women’s heart health,” said Social Media Chairman Shannon Meeker.

“Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and we are passionate about raising heart health awareness and improving or saving the lives of our mothers, sisters, aunts and friends.”

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The Historian Perspective If you visit the Alpha Phi Executive Office in Evanston, Ill., you will have the opportunity to tour Heritage Hall — a room displaying countless treasures from Alpha Phi’s earliest years. The collection of memorabilia ranges from books, song sheets and members’ first badges to china, silver pieces and more, and offers members a captivating survey of our Fraternity’s great history. It is a tribute to Alpha Phi’s past, a long-standing legacy upheld by Alpha Phi International’s historian.

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events, challenges and successes among our members, their parents, potential new members, other fraternal organizations and the general public.

For 14 years, former Quarterly editor Marge Knights Hultsch (Beta Nu-Duke) served Alpha Phi in this role, where she emphasized the impact of history on our contemporary mission and vision.

“To see why learning Alpha Phi’s history is important, one only has to peep back on our earliest days,” Marge says. “The 10 Founders of the Fraternity were among the most advanced women of their time.”

All 10 Founders were college graduates, with Rena Michaels Atchison and Martha Foote Crow continuing on to earn Ph.Ds. Three others, Kate Hogoboom Gilbert,

“Our goal is to capture their words of wisdom as an oral history. We’ve only just begun, but what a thrill it will be to watch this project develop.”

—N ew Historian Terri Ostlund Brooks (Gamma TauWillamette) speaking about the 'Reflections of Alpha Phi' project

Louise Shepard Hancock and Florence Chidester Lukens, all earned master’s degrees, and Clara Bradley Burdette and Martha Foote Crow were elected to Phi Beta Kappa. By the 1890s, at least six members from various chapters were physicians.

“One can see that Alpha Phi is not just any old club,” Marge says. “Our early members are an inspiration to us today; they established a reputation for us to uphold.”

Marge recalls an early essay by Martha Foote Crow titled “The Vision,” in which she foresaw an Alpha Phi chapter “in every college in the land.”

“This must have seemed delusional at the time,” Marge says, “But today, with our tsunami of new chapters and the vastly increased name-recognition of Alpha Phi, I join with Martha in spirit and dream of an Alpha Phi of one million members.”

With high hopes for Alpha Phi’s future, Marge resigned from the historian post following 2014 Convention, secure in the knowledge that the role would be passed into capable hands. In September 2014, the Foundation Board officially appointed Terri Ostlund Brooks (Gamma Tau-Willamette), a longtime volunteer and dedicated alumna. She has served the Fraternity in many capacities, including roles as alumnae chapter president, district alumnae coordinator, district governor and regional manager. She volunteered as a member of Virginia (Zeta Iota) and Virginia Tech’s (Eta Omicron) house corporation boards, George Mason’s (Eta Lambda) advisory board, and on the Fraternity’s alumnae membership strategy committee. Most recently, she worked with Marge as assistant historian in addition to serving on the heritage committee.

“The history of Alpha Phi has always fascinated me,” Terri says, “And I’ve enjoyed tremendously working with Marge over the years. This was a natural next step for me, and I am grateful to the Foundation Board for entrusting me with this role.”

As historian, Terri hopes to move forward with the implementation of

three projects in progress. Currently, she is working with the heritage committee and archivist Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) on the second volume of Alpha Phi’s three-volume book series, documenting the Fraternity’s rich 150-year history. Terri also looks forward

“To see why learning Alpha Phi’s history is important, one only has to peep back on our earliest days.

The 10 Founders of the Fraternity were among the most advanced women of their time.”

—P ast Historian Marge Knights Hultsch (Beta Nu-Duke)

to the ongoing Reflections of Alpha Phi project, which involves the videotaping, editing, archiving and sharing of thoughts from alumnae who have made significant contributions to the Fraternity in various roles.

“Our goal is to capture their words of wisdom as an oral history,” Terri says.

“We’ve only just begun, but what a thrill it will be to watch this project develop.”

Last, but not least, the 150th anniversary committee has begun its work, planning celebrations that will take place in 2022.

In addition to these projects, Terri hopes to share other ideas and initiatives with the heritage committee for consideration, including guidelines and procedures for

collegiate chapters that would provide them with more direction for preserving the legacy of their own chapters.

“I was fortunate to have an excellent new member education experience,” Terri says. “I remember so well being fascinated learning about our Founders and the beginning days of Alpha Phi, our famous firsts and our many accomplishments throughout the years. Our Fraternity education did not end with initiation; rather it continued with tidbits being shared on many occasions. I was so proud to be an Alpha Phi, and of course, that pride and love has been ever-present throughout my life.”

Alpha Phi International Fraternity and Foundation warmly welcome Terri into her new role as historian, and thank Marge for her many years of dedicated service and her continued commitment to the heritage committee.

CURRENT ARCHIVAL PROJECTS History of Alpha Phi: Volume II Working with the heritage committee and archivist Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) on the second volume of Alpha Phi’s three-volume book series, documenting the Fraternity’s rich 150-year history.

Reflections of Alpha Phi The videotaping, editing, archiving and sharing of thoughts from alumnae who have made significant contributions to the Fraternity in various roles.

The 150th Anniversary of Alpha Phi Committee has begun its work, planning celebrations that will take place in 2022.

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Silent Chapter

Silent Chapter announcements may be submitted at alphaphi.org (keywords: silent chapter) or to quarterly@alphaphi.org. Please note, year listed in parentheses is year of initiation.

Alumna Initiate (Alpha Lambda) Diana Schulz Davenport (‘83), Jan. 14, 2015.

Joan Ostovich Rose (‘93), Dec. 26, 2014.

Sharon Secunda (‘93), Dec. 4, 2014.

Virginia Jackson Tucker (‘60), Dec. 25, 2014 (also Delta Alpha-East Carolina).

Barry (Theta Omega) Gina Caudill (‘10), Feb. 6, 2015.

Binghamton (Eta Zeta) Sue Hamilton (‘96), Dec. 18, 2014.

Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron) Kristine Burnell (‘91), Dec. 21, 2014.

Colorado (Beta Gamma) Barbara Chapin (‘61), May 2, 2014.* Susan Faig (‘71), Nov. 25, 2014.

Eleanor Hall Mallory (‘41), Nov. 28, 2014.

Jean Berreau Trudeau (‘47), Jan. 13, 2015.

Maurine Jewell White (‘43), Jan. 7, 2015.

Colorado College (Gamma Theta) Marion Zaring Childress (‘55), Dec. 28, 2014.

Cornell (Delta) Lynda Marshall (‘61), Nov. 24, 2014.

CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) Donna Howell Pitblado (‘56), Nov. 23, 2014.

CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) Stephanie Walters Schale (‘90), Dec. 15, 2014.

Denison (Beta Kappa) Mary Lou Ellison Davis (‘59), Dec. 29, 2014.

DePauw (Gamma) Beverly McNamara Jackson (‘48), Nov. 14, 2014.

Duke (Beta Nu) Joan Gaudynski Sharpe (‘43), May 6, 2014.

Idaho (Beta Zeta) Laura Clark Hoshaw (‘28), Dec. 17, 2014.

Carol Lyle Larson (‘54), Nov. 18, 2014.

Marian Rice Wertz (‘39), Nov. 25, 2014.

Illinois (Beta Alpha) Lisa Howey Trevor (‘80), Jan. 1, 2015.

Indiana (Beta Tau) Brenda Smith Eberhart (‘55), Oct. 30, 2014.

Georgia Fulp Floren (‘50), Nov. 14, 2014.

Lynn Heath (‘71), Nov. 23, 2014.

Indiana U. Southeast (Zeta Epsilon) Jade Jewell (‘11), Jan. 1, 2015.

Syracuse (Alpha) Barbara Vickery Fanning (‘37), Nov. 29, 2014.

Kansas (Gamma Delta) Daun Horttor (‘80), Oct. 15, 2014.

Texas (Omega) Laura Hank Lasswell (‘48), Jan. 6, 2015.

Katherine “Connie” Kisten Sabom (‘38), Dec. 30, 2014.

Michigan State (Beta Beta) Diane Wilson Miller (‘51), Nov. 26, 2014.

Minnesota (Epsilon) Sally Head Bosanko (‘52), Jan. 25, 2015.

Marjorie Myers Douglas (‘30), Dec. 9, 2014.

Mary Pierce Hughes (‘39), Dec. 31, 2014.

Nebraska (Nu) DeMaris Morton Edwards (‘43), Feb. 12, 2015.

North Dakota (Pi) Doreen Poliquin Crossland (‘42), Oct. 18, 2014 (also Beta Delta-UCLA).

Jean Brazell Selbo (‘47), Jan. 1, 2015.

Northwestern (Beta) Katherine Kittleman Wood (‘32), Nov. 11, 2014.

Purdue (Delta Mu) Deborah Golden Perisho (‘75), Dec. 6, 2014.

San Jose State (Beta Psi) Christine Sousa (‘87), Nov. 1, 2014.

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Maria Lawson (‘80), Dec. 13, 2014.

UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Ann Bruck Cunningham (‘42), Nov. 26, 2014.

Barbara Cohen Donald (‘41), Oct. 11, 2014.

Sally Edwards (‘39), July 27, 2014.

Jean Sanderson (‘46), Dec. 31, 2014.

Carol Sanborn VonMorpurgo (‘29), Oct. 18, 2014.

Margaret Meade Wishart (‘39), Dec. 7, 2014.

Barbara Wilkes Ramsey (‘63), Oct.10, 2014.

Wisconsin (Iota) Nancy Newlin Neumann (‘59), Dec. 9, 2014.

Mary Batiste Murchison (‘46), Oct. 16, 2014.

Members of Alpha Phi Foundation’s Clara Bradley Burdette Society are marked with an asterisk (*). These forwardthinking women provided for the future of Alpha Phi through a planned gift to the Foundation.

Washington (Sigma) Laurie Fall Morris (‘92), Nov. 17, 2014.

Washington State (Beta Rho) Patricia Deputy Nuzum (‘47), Nov. 29, 2014.

It is Alpha Phi tradition to return a badge after a member has joined the Silent Chapter. Badges can be mailed to the attention of Alpha Phi Foundation Archives at the following address: 1930 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201.

Whitman (Beta Phi) Bette Crowder Greyell (‘51), Oct.12, 2014.

Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Kimberly Kennedy Dauner (‘71), Nov. 7, 2014.

BULLETIN BOARD Gamma Beta Is Turning 65 Celebrate UC/Santa Barbara’s (Gamma Beta) 65th anniversary during GreekFest at All Gaucho Reunion: April 23-26, 2015. All generations are invited to attend a luncheon, tour the chapter facility and participate in Alpha Phi songs. Please contact Leslie Solomon Klonoff (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara) at lesliesolomon. klonoff@ucsbalum.com for more information.

Beta Beta House Corporation Board Seeks Donations The Michigan State (Beta Beta) House Corporation Board (HCB) is grateful to alumnae and their families who have joined in the fundraising efforts to improve the chapter facility. Donations will fund a fire sprinkler system ($50,000), new furnishings for the informal

living room ($10,000), renovated French door windows ($50,000) and a kitchen remodel ($100,000). The HCB’s challenger has requested to extend the effort for an additional year and work towards the goal of a matching donation totaling $50,000. Please consider sending a donation by May 31, 2015, to the following address: Beta Beta of Alpha Phi House Corporation Board, ATTN: Challenge, 616 M.A.C., East Lansing, MI, 48823-3319.

Epsilon Iota Anniversary Celebration Duquesne (Epsilon Iota) celebrates 45 years on campus on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. For more information, view alphaphireunion.com or contact Cindy Marinelli Alden (Epsilon Iota-Duquesne) at cindyalden215@gmail.com.

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Kristy Arnold

Kathy Arnold Clancy

(Gamma Kappa-CSU/ Long Beach)

(Gamma Kappa-CSU/ Long Beach)

The educational leadership consultant (ELC) experience has changed significantly since 1988. We asked twin sisters Kristy Arnold and Kathy Arnold Clancy a handful of questions about their time as ELCs (formerly known as “field consultants”) from 1988-89. Read their answers below to see how life on the road has transformed over the past 25 years.

I’m guessing the current ELCs have a lot less luggage. We were the era before laptops, so we carried lots of notebooks and files. One of the questions we asked each chapter prior to visiting was, “Do you have a typewriter for your consultant to use?” We needed to be able to type our reports!

How has the ELC experience changed since the late ‘80s?

We didn’t travel with a computer then but had to haul a large bag full of manuals. Also, all calls were made via the chapter house pay phone.

Basia was popular with our field consultant group.

Popular Music

ABC, George Michael and Phil Collins.

Suntan pantyhose, shoulder pads and poofy bangs.

I’m sure many “ladies of the ‘80s” would agree!

Regrettable Fashion Trends

Nylons and big hair.

My Sony Walkman, of course (and plenty of cassette tapes). Great for plane rides!

Travel Essentials

A luggage cart (for the aforementioned huge bag of manuals).

We created the “FC [field consultant] Weekly,” which was a typed document that we mailed out, sharing stories and pictures of our travels. I think Renee Smith Zainer (Beta Epsilon-Arizona) still has many of these in her personal archives!

Staying in Touch on the Road

Communication was difficult, but essential. We wrote letters and would make an occasional phone call. We also sent out weekly field consultant updates via mail, just to keep in touch.

I loved working on extension at Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron). Renee and I were there for several weeks and stayed in a hotel together. We had great success and many memorable experiences from getting the chapter started.

Favorite Chapter Visit

San Diego (Eta Rho) will always be extra special to me, as it was my extension project, but I love to hear success stories from all the chapters I was able to visit.

Memorable, empowering, fun.

The Consultant Experience in Three Words

Life-changing, motivating, rewarding.

Learn more about the ELC program at alphaphi.org (keyword: ELC).

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Plan Your Next

71th Biennial Convention June 22-26, 2016

Chapter Reunion at Convention 2016

Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Cleveland, Ohio

71st Biennial Convention | June 22-26, 2016 Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Cleveland, Ohio Visit alphaphi.org (keyword: reunion) or contact dreens@alphaphi.org if you’re interested in planning a chapter reunion.

Watch for Convention information in future issues of the Quarterly and on our website at alphaphi.org.