Not Four Years, but a Sisterhood For Life

TTHERE ARE MOMENTS WHEN YOU REALIZE that life is too short to forego the people who bring you joy. The Columbus, Ohio alumnae community is thrilled to be renewing their connection to one another and have enjoyed a year full of meaningful and fun events.

Under the leadership of Kristy Mix Beyer (Rho-Ohio State), the alumnae in central Ohio are working together to connect through regular meetings, engaging programming and community involvement. One month, they gathered for a wine tasting event, learning as they enjoyed wine flights and the chance to catch up with one another. Another month, they met at Penn & Beech to make candles and then enjoyed dinner together. The list continues! No matter what is planned, the joy of being together with members who share a bond and genuine friendship is always the best part.

Local alumnae have stepped up to the plate, making the commitment to one another and to Alpha Phi. Julie Rowsey (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin Wallace) is serving as the VP of marketing, and Amy Parkhurst (Beta Tau-Indiana) is serving as VP of finance.

Three Columbus alumnae members, including International Executive Board member Dawn Bauer (Theta LambdaCentral Missouri), Susan Barrick (Beta OmicronBowling Green) and Kim Criscuolo (Gamma IotaTexas tech) attended the Biennial Alpha Phi Convention in Scottsdale. On October 15, the community is also hosting a 150th birthday party luncheon in honor of Alpha Phi’s milestone anniversary.

They are excited to continue this trend and look forward to a 2023 filled with sisterhood, laughter and new adventures. 