A Message from the International President

Dear Sisters,

International Executive Board

Kathleen “Kate” Boyle Halfon, President

Linda (Allie) Winkelman, Vice President

Billie Coskey Battiato, Secretary/Treasurer

Dawn Kreisel Bauer

Karen Bloch Bavender

Stacey Thulin Daniel

Keri Miller Van Acker

Jandy J. Thompson

Ex-officio:

Laura Malley-Schmitt, Council of Delegates

Ex-officio:

Linda Long Boland, Chief Panhellenic Officer

Ex-officio:

Renee Smith Zimmerman Zainer, Executive Director

Ex-officio:

Rebecca Andrew Zannatta, Foundation Chair

Foundation Directors

Rebecca Andrew Zanatta, Chair

Jenny Concepción Hansen, Vice Chair

Claire Costin, Treasurer

Coree Smith, Secretary

Janis Coughlin-Piester

Janelle Del Carlo

Susan McNeice

Shana Goss Smith

Barbara Tingley

Amy Peebles, Executive Director

Ex-officio:

Kathleen “Kate” Boyle Halfon, International President

Executive Office

Executive Director:

Renee Smith Zimmerman Zainer

3320 W. Foster Ave., #105

Chicago, IL 60625

(847) 475-0663 fraternity@alphaphi.org www.alphaphi.org

Foundation Office

Executive Director: Amy Peebles

3320 W. Foster Ave., #105

Chicago, IL 60625

(847) 475-4532 info@alphaphifoundation.org www.alphaphifoundation.org

National Panhellenic Conference

Council of Delegates:

Laura Malley-Schmitt

Chief Panhellenic Officer: Linda Long Boland

Alternate Delegate: Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett

At Convention in June 2022, Alpha Phi celebrated. Oh, how we celebrated; there was limitless joy as we honored the 150th Anniversary of Alpha Phi International Fraternity and the end of the groundbreaking Alpha Phi Foundation Leading With Heart campaign, which raised over $43 million. The 2022-2024 International Executive Board (IEB) was elected, and it was my immense pleasure to install the new International President Kate Boyle Halfon (Eta Detla–CSU East Bay).

As I passed the gavel to Kate, it prompted me to pause and consider my term as International President. Thinking back, I can remember being honored, proud, nervous and scared when I became President in April 2019. As you know, there was an unexpected Presidential vacancy mid-biennium, and I was elected by the IEB. It was totally unexpected, surprising, and I was 100% completely overwhelmed. I then received a note and it completely changed my perspective: Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don’t. And believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a change, take it . If it changes your life, let it . Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it

And believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.

Life can be beautiful, messy, challenging, and ultimately, worth every second. The possibilities are limitless when you have the support of those around you — especially your Alpha Phi sisters. The 39 months I served as the International President was an unparalleled adventure. Every day brought new issues from staff changes, a global pandemic, financial crises, a complete shutdown of the collegiate experience, to Abolish Greek Life movements, the sale of our beloved Executive Office at 1930 Sherman Avenue, and the announcement of our new home in Denver, Colorado.

Serving as International President during this time of significant change was the honor of a lifetime. When asked about why I volunteer, I talk about the ability to influence the growth and development of young collegians into strong, capable graduates. It is also about the relationships formed through volunteering for an organization of sisters with shared high ideals. We collectively revel in the friendships formed in the springtime of our youth — those special bonds formed in collegiate chapters will last a lifetime. But so will the friendships formed in the summer and winter of our lives through volunteering and engaging with Alpha Phis of all ages, backgrounds, geography, and interests. Throughout my eight years on the IEB, I had the opportunity to meet countless Alpha Phis who inspire and lead ensuring this organization is here for generations to come. Those women supported me, held me accountable, made me laugh and were always, always there to lend a sisterly hand whenever I needed it. The list is too long to thank each one individually and I hope each knows the tremendous impact they make each day.

As for that note, the one I received in the first few days of my presidency long ago in the spring of 2019, it was a talisman. It gave me purpose at the beginning of my term, courage in the middle, and fortitude as my tenure ended. Jandy Thompson (Delta Beta-Commerce) — I hope this message lets you know how much your support means to me and how that one simple note changed my life.

Thank you, Alpha Phi, for allowing me the opportunity to serve; volunteering is the chance of a lifetime and I encourage each of you to take it and let it change your life too.

AOE, Jacqueline Schools (Eta Lambda-George Mason) Past International President

Read more about Amanda’s journey to become an astronaut on page 18.

ANNOUNCING THE 2022 – 2024