C ntents In This Issue Founders Clara Bradley Burdette (’76), died 1954 Florence Chidester Lukens (’75), died 1885 Martha Foote Crow (’76), died 1924 Ida Gilbert Houghton (’76), died 1916 Jane S. Higham (’76), died 1949 Kate Hogoboom Gilbert (’75), died 1900 Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults (’75), died 1895 Rena Michaels Atchison (’74), died 1933 Louise Shepard Hancock (’76), died 1932 Clara Sittser Williams (’75), died 1925
Message from the International President . . . 1 On Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Regional Conferences . . . . 16
International Executive Board
Fraternity Annual Report . . 18
President: Laura Malley-Schmitt Jane Kirby Arkes Billie Coskey Battiato Deana Koonsman Gage Julie King Gomez Susan Brink Sherratt Amy Jordan Tvrdik Renee Smith Zimmerman Zainer Ex-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate Ex-officio: Linda Schnetzer, Interim Executive Director
Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Alumnae Pride . . . . . . . . . . 26 Silent Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . 34 Intrafraternal News . . . . . . 36
Foundation Directors
Early Recruitment Dates . . 36 Bulletin Board/Classifieds . 37
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ALABAMA INSTALLATION Welcome to Alpha Phi’s new chapter at the University of Alabama.
National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Deana Koonsman Gage Second Alternate Delegate: Tara Riemer Jones Third Alternate Delegate: Ruth Gallagher Nelson
HAVE YOU MOVED?
Editorial Advisory Board Sheila George Bright Stephanie Hernandez Kathy Feeney Hiemstra Denise Blankenship Joyce Jan Jones Owen Sara Peck Allison Cink Rickels
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Quarterly Deadlines Issue . . . . . . . . Copy Deadline Fall 2009. . . . . . . . July 15, 2009 Winter 2010 . . . . . Oct. 15, 2009 Spring 2010 . . . . . Jan. 15, 2010 Summer 2010 . . . April 15, 2010
Chairman: Linda Gardner Massie Laura Jen Kin Berger Susan Bevan Judy Ethell Kim Norton-O'Brien Cathy Logan Stembridge Diane Spry Straker Sheri Allen Yengst
Alpha Phi Quarterly Staff Editor-in-Chief: Christine Spiegel Marketing and Communications Program Manager: Arden Schuman E-mail: quarterly@alphaphi.org
ALPHA PHI, SELF PARTNER FOR 2009 CHALLENGE Lead a healthier life by participating in the 2009 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge. Register at www.self.com/challenge. Complete the registration and select Alpha Phi and your collegiate chapter. Pictured are the winners of the 2008 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge: George Washington (Iota Iota).
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MESSAGE
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THE PRESIDENT
Dear Sisters, There are many challenges to the role of International president. Most are exciting challenges, such as ensuring that we have the necessary strategies and resources for our growth programs. Some are very trying, such as navigating through legal issues in times of crisis. In addition to the challenges, there are so many moments of joy. Each time I attend a new chapter installation, Regional Conference or Foundation event, I am reminded of the strength of our sisterhood. We draw truly awesome women to our membership, and the commitment we feel towards one another and Alpha Phi is forever inspiring! Laura Malley-Schmitt The bond of friendship among the inter/national presidents of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) groups is another highlight. Having had the honor of serving on Alpha Phi’s NPC delegation for six years, I was already familiar with how fun and rewarding it is to work together with our Panhellenic sisters for the greater good. On occasion, inter/national presidents and NPC representatives visit campuses together to meet with Panhellenic officers and community members. Sometimes our collegiate sisters are surprised to see how friendly and close-knit we are. Yes, at the NPC level we have lively debates about policies, and we compete for extension opportunities. However, our mutual respect and fondness for one another transcend any rivalries or differences. Many myths are perpetuated about sorority women, and we are an easy target for the media. Therefore, it is so important for us to be supportive of the members and chapters of all groups. It may feel difficult to take the high road after an intense recruitment season or Inter/national presidents gather during an NPC annual meeting. Greek week competition. However, we need to resist the urge to trash our Panhellenic sisters and their chapters. When we take aim at our Panhellenic sisters, we actually hurt all sorority women and therefore ourselves in the process. I thank the overwhelming majority of our Alpha Phi sisters for maintaining supportive relationships with members of other sororities, and I am so proud of our collegiate and alumnae sisters who work with their Panhellenics to strengthen their communities. You show to the world that Alpha Phi is a classy sorority, as our Founders intended, and you bring tremendous honor to our sisterhood! Heart to heart,
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The emergence of today's social media has transformed the way people and organizations access and share information and connect with one another. Whether you're getting daily tweets on your phone or you're not sure what a Facebook profile actually is, read on to learn more about social media and how Alpha Phi is working to provide you with more opportunities to connect and contribute!
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New at www.alphaphi.org ALPHA PHI ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER Keep up with the latest news and take part in special polls and contests by joining the thousands of Alpha Phis already part of the Alpha Phi International Facebook group at Facebook.com. Follow AlphaPhiIntl on Twitter.com to find facts, updates and, of course, opportunities to tweet! ON THE GO PODCAST Alpha Phi’s new groundbreaking podcast series, On the Go, features topics of importance to women today in a fun, quick and bite-sized podcast that’s easy to enjoy wherever life may take you! Download and share the episodes at www.alphaphi.org/podcast. FEATURING ALPHA PHI
Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT) International President Editor’s Note: Read about a sister who received an interfraternal award on page 36 and the 2008 National Panhellenic Conference annual meeting online. For more information about NPC, visit www.npcwomen.org. SPRING 2009
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By Christine Spiegel and Arden Schuman
The emergence of today’s social media has transformed the way people and organizations access and share information and connect with one another. For some, utilizing social media may be a regular part of daily life. For others, it may be a new and very unfamiliar realm. Whether you’re getting daily tweets on your phone or you’re not sure what a Facebook profile actually is, read on to learn more about social media and how Alpha Phi is working to provide you with more opportunities to connect and contribute!
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What is social media?
Social media is a broad term to describe software tools that allow anyone with Internet access to read, share and publish information. That means if you’ve ever viewed someone’s blog or watched a video on YouTube, you’ve experienced social media. If you’ve ever read an article on Wikipedia or posted a picture on Flickr, you’ve used social media. Other examples of social media include online communities, social networking sites, blogs, Wikis, RSS feeds, discussion forums and chat rooms – and in some cases, the integration of several of these aspects (see sidebar for definitions of each of these.) Most of these tools are free to set up and use. Often times, social media is considered only a means of keeping up with friends. However, social media has quickly become a vital resource for everything from news reporting to networking to job searching to employee training. More and more organizations, including colleges, universities and fraternal organizations, are using social media as well to take advantage of these cost-effective means to promote themselves and connect to an increasing number of users. Alpha Phi has always embraced new technological trends to offer more ways for collegiate and alumnae sisters to connect with the organization and with one another – even those who live continents apart. Alpha Phi was the first National Panhellenic Conference member organization to have a site on the World Wide Web (www.alphaphi.org) in 1995. With the rise of social media, Alpha Phi International has established an official presence through applications such as the Online Community, an RSS feed, blogs, Facebook and Twitter.* “Everyone from chapter officers who discuss and share ideas to alumnae planning reunions can take advantage of social media,” says Arden Schuman (Iota Eta-DePaul), marketing and communications program manager. “Alpha Phi is excited to provide these online tools to help sisters connect with each other and the Fraternity.”
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Alpha Phi Online Community
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The Alpha Phi International Online Community was created in 2003 and allows members from across the globe to locate sisters, exchange ideas, share announcements and find career and networking information. To protect members’ privacy, only Alpha Phis have access to the Online Community, and all services are private, secure and accessible only to individuals who register for access. Alumnae who register with the Online Community have access to several helpful, free tools. The popular BiograPhi section offers all registered members the opportunity to post “notes” about themselves. Here, alumnae can tell their stories in their own ways and share the latest happenings in their lives: marriages, promotions, births and adoptions, etc., and even include a photo. Every registered member also has access to their own Forget-Me-Not page, where they can keep their personal information up-to-date. This helps keep the community vital, ensures that sisters can easily find you and guarantees that you receive Alpha Phi communication such as the Quarterly, as well as occasional update e-mails from the Executive Office. Alumnae who are current in their International alumnae dues have full access to the Online Community and can take advantage of additional services. Online Community members with full access may register for a permanent e-mail address with “@alumnae.alphaphi.org” as the domain, providing a valuable service as well as a lifelong identification with Alpha Phi. The feature allows you to forward mail sent to the Alpha Phi address to any valid e-mail account of your choosing. No matter how many times you change jobs or e-mail providers, your constituents will always be able to reach you. Dues paying members may also access the Career Center, where alumnae can share career advice and information, take advantage of online career counseling and link to other careerrelated sites. They may also search for sisters in their fields for career mentoring opportunities. In addition, the Online Community features an online directory of every initiated alumna, allowing dues paying members to search for sisters by town, chapter or even by occupation. “Alpha Phi is thrilled to be able to offer our alumnae an easy way to reconnect with their sisters and Alpha Phi International,” says Director of Alumnae Membership Alissa Meyer Milito (Zeta Xi-Elmhurst College). “By keeping their information up-to-date and sharing accomplishments, every member has the ability to expand the network for our alumnae.” To learn more about the opportunities available through the Online Community, visit www.alphaphi.org/onlinecommunity.
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Online social networking sites are probably the most well known among the social media family. Social networking sites can have a singular purpose, such as business or travel connections, or they may be for general, social, means. Some popular social networking sites include Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace and Twitter. SPRING 2009
DEFINITIONS
Blog: Short for “Web log,” is a Web site usually maintained by an individual, with regular postings of commentary, news or more personal entries.
Chat Room: a place on the Internet where people with similar interests can meet and communicate in real-time. New technology includes file sharing, webcams and allowing users to display or send photos of themselves. Discussion Forum: an Internet forum for likeminded people to post ideas, questions and answers on relevant subjects. A Listserv is such a type of forum.
Online Community:
virtual community of people coming together online because of a common interest. It may be open to all or require membership in order to belong.
Networking Site: online
communities of people who share common interests, most with the premise of an online profile that can be searched and viewed by others within the network. They may include tools such as e-mail, instant messaging, file sharing, video, discussion boards, chat rooms and blogs.
RSS Feed: Really Simple
Syndication, allows users to subscribe to a particular Web site’s feed - providing summaries of Web content in a format that shows what’s new since the last time you checked the feed, without having to continually visit the site itself.
Wiki: Web site whose
content can be edited and updated directly from a Web browser without requiring HTML or special site authoring knowledge.
Podcasting: the
downloading of audio broadcasts to one’s computer or mobile device.
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Participation in online networking sites has grown rapidly. The Nielsen Company data shows participation in the top 10 social networking sites in the U.S. more than doubling in the past year, and the site with most growth, Twitter, came in with 343 percent growth. The largest online networking site in the world (Facebook, as of February 2009) reported 150 million active users, and statistics show participation growing at a rate of 116 percent in the past year (The Nielsen Company, September 2008). Where once social networks were almost exclusively used by college students, the demographics of users has changed as well. More than half of Facebook users are out of college, compared to the majority of users in college just a year ago – with the fastest growing demographic being those 30 years old and older. More than 70 percent of Facebook users are outside the United States.** As an organization dedicated to sisterhood, Alpha Phi International has used these popular tools to help increase sisterhood networking. The Fraternity recently formed pages on Facebook and soon after joined on Twitter. The official Facebook group of Alpha Phi International was launched in July and currently boasts more than 3,000 fans. A second Alpha Phi Facebook group, Alpha Phis Overseas, was launched in December 2008 to connect Alpha Phis living, working or traveling abroad. In January 2009, Alpha Phi established a presence on Twitter where you can now find daily communication from the Fraternity including fun facts, important updates and polls. To join these groups, you will need to have an account with Facebook and Twitter. Simply visit www.alphaphi.org, click on the details in the What’s New section to link to the Alpha Phi International groups on Facebook and Twitter, and follow the instructions for creating new accounts.
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Other Alpha Phi involvement
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In 2008, the Alpha Phi Traveler blog (http://aphitravel.blogspot.com) was created as a part of the Alpha Phi Traveler program and allows sisters to submit and share their experiences from abroad. The Alpha Phi International Fraternity blog (http://alphaphi.blogspot.com) was launched this year and serves as a innovative way for sisters to receive regular updates about the Fraternity – including educational leadership consultant stories, chapter installations, anniversary information and photos from the Executive Office archives. More and more mainstream media, businesses and individuals have their own podcasts. Colleges and universities are also taking advantage of podcasts, including offering college lectures in the format. In October 2008, Alpha Phi unveiled its own podcast, On the Go. The On the Go podcast series features five- to 10-minute episodes with entertaining and enriching information for women of all ages. Visit www.alphaphi.org/podcast to learn more about and download Alpha Phi podcasts. Alpha Phi also recently established an RSS feed that allows subscribers to receive important updates about Alpha Phi. For more information and to subscribe, visit www.alphaphi.org, click on the News navigation at the top of the home page, and select the RSS Feed link. There are also unofficial Alpha Phi presences on a variety of social media forums. They can be accessed simply by searching a particular forum or search engine with the words “Alpha Phi.” Because of this, it is important to heed warnings associated with social media and to always ensure your forum’s content is a positive reflection of yourself and your sisters.
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Social media has become an invaluable tool for conducting business, communicating with individuals PA G E F O U R
PHI FEED
What sisters are saying about Alpha Phi’s move to social media. "Very impressed by the move of social media on Alpha Phi’s part."
-bostonkate
“Alpha Phi International has taken many strides forward … to interact with collegians and alumnae. In the past, all that was available was the Quarterly and occasional e-mails, but now you can take Alpha Phi wherever you go, receiving updates by Facebook, Twitter, and even on your iPod® … Our beloved Fraternity truly is run by modern women who understand the need for information to be at our fingertips. Thank you!”
-Heather
“I love that Alpha Phi is on Twitter and Facebook because it lets me keep in touch with my sisters all the way from Rome!”
-CityOfMarble
"I’m loving that it’s even easier to keep up-to-date with things around the Alpha Phi world!"
-kris10grace
"I love that the international office is now on Twitter. I love hearing the short chapter updates and about important Phis in the news."
-lexylily
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and groups, sharing information and keeping up with friends. But whether you are a social media pro or a first time user, it is important to be aware of the risks and to take the necessary steps to protect yourself – and Alpha Phi. Safety issues include the possibility of scams, identity theft, harassment, stalking or harm coming to users. Members can block those they choose not to communicate with, but depending on what information is posted in a network profile, for example, someone may already have all they need to steal someone’s identity or find the person they’re interested in. Users are also advised to be wary of accountability and accuracy when viewing and posting online content. When posting, be sure not to violate any copyright issues and credit sources when applicable. Consider the source: when viewing, a general rule is information posted by mainstream media is most likely accurate and trustworthy; but do not assume this with everything you see. Be conscientious about the information you post, as well as that posted by your associates. What may not be objectionable to one person, may be to another. For example, an inside joke on one college campus or in one social circle may be misconstrued in a negative connotation elsewhere. Also pay attention to the information posted in the profiles or sites of those with whom you affiliate. Although most social media forums prohibit the posting of objectionable content, these companies have millions of profiles to monitor, and sometimes controversial content still gets by. For example, photos posted in poor taste may not only damage the reputation of the user, but also reflect poorly on you. This is especially important for those job searching or using the Internet to make new contacts and establish a positive online presence. Remember that your information is public. College and university personnel, potential and current employers and police departments all have presences and access. School administrator and police monitoring of the site has led to expulsions for student misconduct and even arrests after users bragged on the site about a crime they committed. “Alpha Phis who use these networks have an excellent opportunity to promote themselves and Alpha Phi in a positive light,” says Interim Executive Director Linda Schnetzer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State). “But they must consider the implications of being careless in their online activity as well.” As new tools and technology continue to evolve, Alpha Phi will seek new ways to utilize these resources. Be sure to check the Alpha Phi Web site regularly to learn more about new developments. No matter your level of familiarity with social media, there is no better time to start taking advantage of the tools available through Alpha Phi to help you strengthen your bond of sisterhood. By exploring the Online Community, joining Facebook or following Alpha Phi on Twitter, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the Fraternity, reach out to sisters and discover new ways to connect to Alpha Phi.
* Information accurate as of February 2009. Check www.alphaphi.org or subscribe to our RSS feed to continually stay updated on new involvement. ** Unless noted, Facebook statistics are from Facebook.com, current as of February 2009.
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Sites mentioned in this article: Alpha Phi International: www.alphaphi.org; Facebook, www.facebook.com; Flickr, www.flickr.com; LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com; MySpace, www.myspace.com; Twitter, www.twitter.com; YouTube, www.youtube.com; Wikipedia, www.wikipedia.orgYouTube, www.youtube.com SPRING 2009
JOIN THE ALPHA PHI SOCIAL MEDIA PROJECT! Did you know you can use social media for the following?
• Connect with Alpha Phi sisters • Plan a reunion • Keep in touch with friends • Find a job • Stay on top of the news • Bring in new customers • Increase your brand recognition • Promote your art • Make connections in your industry • Stay safe • Learn a new skill Social media is changing the way friends, families, businesses, schools – even Alpha Phi sisters – connect. Whether this article was your first look at social media or just a review, you’re invited to join Alpha Phi’s Social Media Project. Visit us at APhiSocialMediaProject.com to discover and share what social media can do for you!
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Alpha Phi Celebrates Installation of Beta Mu Chapter at the University of Alabama
Alpha Phi welcomes Beta Mu sisters.
March 5-7, 2009, was filled with excitement, sisterhood and celebration in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The installation of the Beta Mu chapter and initiation of more than 200 collegiate members and mothers marks a historic moment in Alpha Phi with the Fraternity’s return to the University of Alabama. The weekend was the culmination of the hard work of countless Alpha Phi volunteers who spent more than a year planning, troubleshooting and guiding the growth of the colony. Initiation was conducted on March 6 in the university’s Ferguson Center Theater. International President Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT) presided over the ceremony. On March 7, 500 collegians, alumnae, parents and campus and community members gathered in The Zone at Bryant-Denny Stadium for the installation banquet. Team Lead and IEB Director Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) served as toastmistress, while Laura Malley-Schmitt presented the charter to colony President Nicole Blum. Foundation Chairman Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) presented the scholarship pin and the Foundation’s traditional $1,000 gift in celebration of the chapter’s installation. Director of Marketing and Extension Megan Bouché (Epsilon-Minnesota) and Interim Executive Director Linda Schnetzer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) were also present to congratulate the new chapter. “The installation of our Beta Mu chapter would not have been possible without the support and teamwork of talented Alpha Phis across the U.S. and Canada who volunteered their time and expertise to advise this growing colony,” says Laura MalleySchmitt. “I am so proud of the way Alpha Phi and the university have partnered to nurture this wonderful chapter that has worked so hard over the last semester.”
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The colonization process started in August 2008 with almost 400 women interviewing to become members of the Crimson Tide’s newest sorority. A team of Alpha Phis selected a fantastic group of charter members comprised of dancers in the Crimson Cabaret, orientation leaders, student government officers and other leaders on campus. The women moved into their beautifully renovated chapter house in September and quickly made their mark on campus. In the fall, the women hosted Panhellenic sisterhood events, participated in a new member retreat, elected chapter officers, contributed to numerous Greek philanthropy events, and senior Caroline Ball represented Alpha Phi on the Homecoming Court. This spring, members have been busy creating their own bylaws, participating in Greek Week and preparing for their first formal recruitment in the fall. “The success of this new chapter is so remarkable,” says Deana Gage. “We really have to thank Director of Greek Affairs Gentry McCreary, the Panhellenic Association and the entire staff and campus community for their welcome and support. We are honored to become part of the Alabama family.” Alpha Phi International Fraternity enthusiastically welcomes the newly installed Beta Mu chapter and wishes them well as they join the other 15 National Panhellenic Conference groups on campus. International Executive Board Director Deana Gage, right, presents the new chapter's charter to Colony President Nicole Blum.
Thank You! Thank you to the members of Team Bama and all Alpha Phis involved for their dedication and commitment!
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USC (BETA PI)
TORONTO (XI)
Sisters and fathers celebrate Dad’s Day.
Sisters pose with the chapter’s lawn display that took first place during Homecoming.
Sisters enjoy time together after decorating for the holidays.
2009 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge: Get Fit Together! Alpha Phi and SELF magazine partner again for the 2009 SELF Challenge! The Challenge is a free, super-simple, effective workout and eat-right plan. It has helped nearly 1.6 million SELF readers achieve healthy lifestyles and amazing results.
Sisters celebrate the Iota Iota chapter’s SELF Challenge win with a Bid Day event compliments of SELF.
The 2009 Challenge began on Feb. 19. There is still time to register by visiting www.self.com/challenge. Complete the registration and select Alpha Phi and then your collegiate chapter to sign up. There is no limit to how many people you can recruit, so spread the word! The Alpha Phi collegiate chapter that enlists the most Challengers will kick off the fall 2009 semester with an event including music, food and fun. The best part? SELF magazine will pick up the tab! West Virginia (Beta Iota) and George Washington (Iota Iota) won in 2007 and 2008, respectively, and used the event for their fall Bid Day celebrations. Sign up today to Challenge yourself and your sisters!
Congratulations to George Washington (Iota Iota), winners of the 2008 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge. SPRING 2009
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GEORGE WASHINGTON (IOTA IOTA)
LAKE FOREST (GAMMA EPSILON)
MAINE (DELTA NU)
Collegians volunteer in Belize.
Sisters host a Mud Olympics philanthropy event.
Members enjoy the chapter’s first Red Dress Gala.
CALIFORNIA Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi) Sisters initiated 42 new members following fall recruitment. Members worked with Panhellenic to increase chapter total to 123, promising to grow Cal Poly's Greek community. The chapter hosted its first Hoops for Hearts philanthropy event that raised more than $1,200 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters also enjoyed an annual holiday party. -Kaley Parker
Chapman (Eta Upsilon) The annual Red Dress Gala raised $13,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. More than 200 guests attended – the highest attendance ever for the event. It featured live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment. -Annapurna Kennedy
Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta) Zeta Beta hosted the annual Aphi-asco fundraiser to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters played games, created crafts and spread laughter at a local battered women and children's home. -Kendall Kauker
San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) The chapter welcomed 44 new members during fall formal recruitment. Sisters participated in a walk to benefit Compassion for African Villages, a nonprofit organization benefiting HIV/AIDS victims and the
CELEBRATING BID DAY
poor in the U.S. and Africa. Visit the chapter’s Web site at www.ilovealphaphi.com. San Jose State (Beta Psi) Beta Psi was a top recruiting chapter during fall formal recruitment. Sisters hosted their first Red Dress Gala that included a silent auction and dinner to benefit women’s heart health. During the event, the chapter celebrated its 60th anniversary with alumnae, family and Panhellenic sisters. Collegians participated in Greeks Give Back by doing yard work on campus. Victoria Hofius is Panhellenic president for the 2009-10 term. Members traveled to San Francisco and toured Alcatraz for a sisterhood retreat. They hosted the annual Phi Ball volleyball tournament to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters participated in an American Heart Association® Go Red For Women® event and the annual Valentine's Day fun run. -Alexandria Comin
UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) Fall quarter included an all chapter retreat in Palm Springs. Sisters celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary with lavish festivities and a Founders’ Day event. The first Mr. Heartthrob philanthropy event, a fraternity talent competition, raised more than $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation and women’s heart health. Sisters enjoyed the annual Dad’s Day mini golf event. The chapter welcomed 37 new members. Sisters also hosted the third annual Red Dress Gala. -Kelly Feiweles
-Erin Yarbrough
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-Kyla Segala
-Brittany Marie Dorius
UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) Gamma Betas were among the top rushers in formal recruitment, welcoming 41 new members with sisterhood and social events. Members also enjoyed an annual sisterhood retreat.
Butler (Epsilon Beta) new members celebrate Bid Day 2009.
was scheduled for the spring.
USC (Beta Pi) The annual Heart of Gold philanthropy event has raised more than $107,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation in the last three years. Sisters paired with Phi Kappa Psi for Homecoming competitions and took home multiple awards. An alumnae tea
CANADA Toronto (Xi) Xi welcomed 18 new members following formal recruitment. The first philanthropy event of the year, Cardiac Arrest, raised money for women's cardiac care. Members joined collegians from Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) and local alumnae to celebrate new members at the Ontario Initiation Brunch. Sisters also enjoyed a dessert night, crush party and annual King of Hearts philanthropy event. -Rebecca Harvey
Western Ontario (Theta Eta) A successful Mr. Greek philanthropy event raised $572 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Students came out in full force to support women’s cardiac care. Sisterhood events included pumpkin carving, a makeover/spa night and a paintball outing. Members took part in a university Halloween philanthropy event to help promote local food banks. New members enjoyed inspiration activities, initiation and Big/Little Sister reveal. The first term concluded with a formal crush event. -Agnes Chick
Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) The chapter welcomed 18 new members following formal recruitment. The first Parent’s Day was so successful that it will become an annual tradition. Other activities included a sisterhood retreat, the annual Coyote Ugly philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation and a formal. -Kayla Favot
COLORADO Colorado (Beta Gamma) The chapter welcomed new members through fall recruitment and continuous open bidding. Sisters looked forward to events planned each month. -Brianna Finger
Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta) The chapter hosted a Heart-to-Heart lunch at a local ALPHA PHI
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BENTLEY (ZETA RHO)
MIT (ZETA PHI)
Collegians celebrate winning the Panhellenic powder puff tournament.
Sisters enjoy the first Red Dress Gala.
(From left) Steph Tong and Leigh Casabadan are Big and Little Sister.
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FLORIDA Florida Tech (Theta Zeta) The chapter participated in its annual Duck Dash philanthropy event that raised $500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. They celebrated their hard work with a scholarship banquet and honored graduating seniors. Events for Cardiac Care Month included Wear Red Day and Send Your Crush a Crush. They donated teddy bears to a local fire department for children in need. Members also participated in the American Cancer Society’s® Relay for Life®.
highest average GPA of any Butler fraternity or sorority for the fall semester. After a successful formal recruitment, sisters welcomed 42 new members. Bid Day was celebrated at a Build-A-Bear Workshop®. -Bethany Julka
Indiana State (Delta Pi) The chapter held its annual Star Search philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event showcased the talents of students and community members. -Kate Shelley
-Jennifer Jackman Wichita State (Gamma Xi) sisters enjoy a winter formal.
restaurant to promote cardiac awareness. The event raised more than $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Collegians attended the third annual Paint Denver Red event, hosted by the Denver, Colo., alumnae chapter. Iota Zetas worked hard to assemble baskets for the silent auction to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. -Gianna Ricotta
DELAWARE Delaware (Epsilon Nu) The chapter hosted a week-long Eat Your Heart Out philanthropy event with proceeds benefiting the Alpha Phi Foundation. Formal recruitment was held in February. -Stephanie Robbins
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA George Washington (Iota Iota) The second annual Red Dress Gala raised more than $7,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter won skit night during Greek Week with an impressive dance created by two sisters. The Alpha Phiball dodgeball tournament raised approximately $2,500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. -Justine DeMaio
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Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) Sisters hosted the first Mud Olympics philanthropy event that benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter welcomed seven new members through continuous open bidding. Sisters celebrated Founders’ Day by honoring three local alumnae with 50-year pins. Collegians were inspired and privileged to host Erin Weed Underwood (Zeta Alpha-Eastern Illinois), founder of Girls Fight Back, as a speaker on campus. The women concluded the semester with a holiday celebration.
Iowa (Delta Epsilon) A newly installed house corporation board has provided guidance that allowed the chapter to make improvements to its beautiful historic structure. The dining room hard wood floor was re-finished, and central air conditioning and heating were installed. Collegians and local alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with a dinner. The event included a skit about the core values of the Fraternity.
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Southern Illinois (Epsilon Xi) Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Sisters enjoyed a successful fall recruitment. The Sisters hosted a successful Alpha Phiesta annual Red Dress Gala raised $4,600 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter hosted a self-defense seminar presented by Girls WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Fight Back founder Erin Weed Underwood (Zeta Alpha-Eastern Illinois). -Kirstie Childerson
INDIANA Butler (Epsilon Beta) The chapter hosted the first Homecoming mocktail party for alumnae. Collegians were thrilled to meet some of the founding members of the chapter. The women earned the
The Towson (Eta Omega) chapter welcomes new members on Bid Day.
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event, raising more than $1,500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members participated in the American Heart Association’s® Heart Walk®, raising an additional $550. During Greek Week, collegians celebrated winning the Panhellenic powder puff football tournament.
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Towson (Eta Omega) Collegians donated their time and money with participation in an annual Washington University (Zeta Upsilon) new members celebrate Bid Day. American Heart Association® Heart Walk® and other walks to philanthropy event that raised more than $1,000 for benefit autism and multiple sclerosis research and the Alpha Phi Foundation. Their Red Dress Gala funding. The chapter came in first place in Battle of raised money for the Foundation and cardiac care. the Greeks by donating canned foods. The prize was They looked forward to participating in spring a tailgate party at a Towson football game. Sisters recruitment. also enjoyed a crush party and winter formal. -Kari Bosch
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Maine (Delta Nu) Sisters welcomed 14 new members following fall recruitment. The chapter hosted its first Red Dress Gala, attended by family and distinguished faculty. The event’s silent auction raised more than $5,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. For the second year in a row, an Alpha Phi was named Homecoming queen. Congratulations to Christi Holmes and also to Emily Moniz and Whitney Strout, who were also nominated. The chapter looks forward to the seventh annual Move Your Phi’t philanthropy event.
Bentley (Zeta Rho) Sisters held the first Red Dress Gala that raised $4,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Approximately 200 people attended the night that included dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Sisters held the annual Alpha Traz philanthropy event that raised $700 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. They collected cans for Sandra’s Lodge, a local family shelter.
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MIT (Zeta Phi) Emily Jean Onufer organized the annual fall philanthropy event during Homecoming to support the Alpha Phi Foundation. A tailgate event supported sisters on the field hockey team. Sisters enjoyed a semi formal event and attended a comedy club. Beebe Parker organized the annual holiday mixer that included treats, an a capella group, dreidle and musical chairs. Sisters welcomed two new members through informal recruitment. -Melissa Agre Diskin
MICHIGAN Michigan State (Beta Beta) Collegians hosted the annual Red Dress Ball that benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. -Alex Stuart
MISSOURI Central Missouri (Theta Lambda) Sisters participated in Homecoming with Alpha Tau Omega. The chapter’s Homecoming candidate was Kristin Fritz, who was second runner up. Members
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Rensselaer (Theta Tau) sisters gather for a holiday photo to send to families and friends.
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Sisters make Val-O-Grams for Cardiac Care Week.
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Members show their spirit at a football game.
won second place in cheer and third place in donations. They welcomed 21 new members, reached total and had great retention. Sisters hosted the first Red Dress Gala to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Other activities included a toga social with Alpha Tau Omega, ice skating and a holiday sisterhood event. -Heather Cahow
Missouri (Omicron) Sisters welcomed 71 new members. Omicron received an award for best choreography and placed fourth overall in Fling during Homecoming. Caroline Vastyan is Panhellenic president this year. Members hosted the fifth annual Rockin Red Dress tournament to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. The philanthropy event continues to be one of the most successful on campus. -Erin Hendry
Washington University (Zeta Upsilon) The chapter held a successful recruitment and reached quota with 42 new members. New members enjoyed a letter-making event and proudly wear their Alpha Phi letters. The chapter welcomed a new chapter adviser, Erin Hagen Mathias (Epsilon Phi-NC State). Many juniors are studying abroad this spring, while one member returned from her fall semester in Tanzania. Three sisters are on the executive board of the American Cancer Society’s® Relay for Life®, and one has a leading role in a production of “Hamlet.” -Meredith Plumley
NEBRASKA Nebraska (Nu) Sisters hosted the annual A Phi Open golf tournament. Members were active with Light the Night®, an annual walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®. During Homecoming, collegians participated in a lawn display competition and blood drive, among other activities. Their hard work paid off when Nu chapter was named the Homecoming winner in the sorority category. -Ann Langemeier
NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth (Iota Kappa) The chapter is committed to the volunteer and philanthropic support of the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center as its local philanthropic cause. Members celebrated Homecoming with a second annual alumnae brunch. Other activities included winter recruitment, sisterhood and social events. Congratulations to Vanessa Sievers, who was elected treasurer of Grafton County, N.H., unseating the incumbent and becoming, at 20 years old, possibly the United States’ youngest county treasurer in more than 130 years.
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Kent State (Beta Omega) sisters gather before their big performance at Songfest.
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NORTH CAROLINA NEW YORK Rensselaer (Theta Tau) The chapter welcomed 13 new members during fall formal recruitment. Sisters hosted the annual Professor Mixer. The chapter’s 3-on-3 basketball tournament benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members helped sponsor a campus blood drive, volunteered at the Victorian Stroll in downtown Troy and wrapped presents for local less fortunate children. The chapter’s Red Dress Gala was held in March. -Rebecca Blank
Syracuse (Alpha) During fall semester, sisters placed second in the annual powder puff football competition, won the university’s Homecoming competition and remained undefeated in Alpha Tau Omega’s annual philanthropy event. -Victoria Batha
SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau) Eta Tau initiated nine new members during the fall semester. The annual Teeter Totter-athon philanthropy event was a success. The chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Red Dress Gala. -Wonmi Chang
East Carolina (Delta Alpha) During the spring semester, the chapter had the highest member and new member GPA. Four of the chapter’s leaders attended Recruitment University. A successful fall recruitment saw an improved return rate for the chapter. Sisters welcomed 26 new members, matching quota. Thanks goes to Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) for leading the chapter’s officer retreat. -Valerie Pickett
OHIO Akron (Eta Gamma) The chapter was proud to reach total following a successful formal recruitment. The annual Red Dress Gala was held in March. Sisters were intramural basketball league champions. -Rebecca Sunkle
Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) Sisters enjoyed the second annual Phi Family Reunion. They invited their fathers to join them in cheering on the school’s football team. Members participated in the first World Bazaar, sponsored by Samaritan Regional Health System in Ashland. Other activities included the annual Mr. University philanthropy event. -Michelle Pioske (continued on next page)
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Kent State (Beta Omega) The chapter had a successful recruitment and initiated 36 new members. Sisters took home a first place trophy for fundraising during the university’s Songfest competition; the chapter raised more than $3,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. The chapter’s Red Dress Gala took place in February. -Erin Vanjo
Miami University (Gamma Nu) Recruitment activities included a Red Dress runway show to inform potential members about cardiac care, “The Fabulous Life of an Alpha Phi” video, a performance of “A-Phi in the City” and an improved preference ceremony. The result was an amazing new member class. -Gina Mueller
Ohio State (Rho) Collegians started Classy Phi, a special dinner for sisters who achieve a GPA above the chapter average. The chapter took fourth place in grades among sororities with a 3.4 average. Congratulations to Missy Padalino, who received a scholarship from the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters looked forward to a spring retreat.
following recruitment. They began a new tradition, an alumnae Homecoming barbeque. Other activities include the 11th annual Star Search philanthropy event, a mother-daughter tea, a Red Dress Gala and sisterhood events. -Megan Malen
Oregon (Tau) The chapter celebrated a successful formal recruitment. The new member class helped the chapter take second place in GPA for the term. -Blakely Strand
Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) The chapter recruited among the top sororities on campus during a successful fall formal recruitment. They welcomed 34 new members, exceeding campus total. The chapter house saw several updates, including additions to the library, TV room and other common areas. The women promoted Alpha Phi by wearing their letters to a football game. Members and their fathers enjoyed an annual Dad’s Weekend. Activities included tie-dying fatherdaughter T-shirts, brunch, themed basket auction, costume contest and attending a football game. -Caitlan Fetzer
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Lehigh (Epsilon Psi) Collegians spread awareness about breast cancer every fall by sharing information, selling pink ribbons and hosting a walk. The chapter participated in continuous open bidding and welcomed five new members. During Cardiac Care Week, sisters provided information about healthy eating and cardiac care awareness, they made and distributed red ribbons, and they sold Val-O-Grams to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. -Amy DeLynn
The Oregon (Tau) chapter welcomes new members on Bid Day.
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Pennsylvania (Eta Iota) Sisters welcomed six new members during fall recruitment. The chapter’s first Phi-esta Bowl flag football tournament and annual Karaoke Phi-ver philanthropy event raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Collegians enjoyed visiting with alumnae who returned for a Homecoming
Wisconsin/Lacrosse (Delta Kappa) sisters pose for a holiday photo.
reception at the chapter house. -Jessica Dinh
Penn State (Gamma Rho) Sisters enjoyed a successful recruitment under the guidance of Educational Leadership Consultant Sarah-Beth Anders (Iota Theta-Wilfrid Laurier), welcoming 24 new members. They were excited to receive a Best Choreography award for their production of “High School Musical 2” in the 25th annual Greek Sing. Marguerite Moran accepted a lead finance position for the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, Penn State’s THON™, which raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. The second annual Munchkin Munchoff raised money for the March of Dimes®, with help from Dunkin’ Donuts’® generous donations. -Paige Sullivan
Shippensburg (Theta Xi) Sisters hosted Swing-athon and Turkey Bowl philanthropy events, raising well over their goal for the Alpha Phi Foundation. A rainy Homecoming didn’t dampen spirits for collegians and visiting alumnae, including those from the two local sororities that created Theta Xi chapter - Delta Rho and Kappa Tau Epsilon. All spent the day reminiscing and bonding. -Krystina Lynn Benedetti
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The chapter enjoys its first initiation of mothers in 10 years. Moms initiated are pictured.
Collegians enjoy a sisterhood retreat.
Sisters host the chapter’s second annual Red Dress Gala.
St. Joseph’s (Theta Theta) The third annual Red Dress Gala was organized by Brenna Pancza and Caitlin McDonald. The chapter attended a mock recruitment at Villanova (Eta Epsilon). They looked forward to the popular Jail-nBail spring philanthropy event. -Kristy Zaretsky
West Chester (Epsilon Kappa) The chapter received the highest GPA out of the 16 sororities and fraternities on campus with an average GPA of 3.39; Epsilon Kappa has accomplished this for the past few semesters. -Kelli Meenan
families at the Boles Children’s Home for single mothers and their children, an activity they participate in annually during the holidays. The chapter hosted its first Red Dress Gala that included a silent auction and a Queen of Hearts Texas Hold’em tournament. The event benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. -April Brown
Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Tori Morgan was crowned Miss West Texas. The chapter hosted the first APhi Casino philanthropy event, which proved to be very successful. -Cat Daniel
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Midwestern State (Gamma Omega) The chapter had a successful fall semester. Sisters participated in a Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®. They hosted the chapter’s first Red Dress Gala at a local country club. Several alumnae attended, and more than $600 was raised through a silent auction.
Southern Utah (Theta Sigma) The chapter initiated 11 new members in November. The celebration included the first initiation of mothers in 10 years. Collegians hosted the Red Dress Gala as part of a philanthropy week in February. -Brooke Dudley
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Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) The chapter hosted its 10th annual Ivy Classic golf tournament. Thanks to alumnae, community and campus support, the event raised more than $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters adopted GAMMA KAPPA ADVISERS GATHER
VIRGINIA Virginia (Zeta Iota) Sisters hosted two philanthropy events during the fall to raise money for women’s heart health. The Backyard Barbeque was co-hosted by a campus fraternity and included a band, food and fun. The Jail ’n Bail philanthropy event included “capturing” the men’s fraternity presidents and requesting “bail” money for charity. The event raised money for new heart monitoring facilities at the UVA hospital. -Margaret Devon Coons
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CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) chapter advisers enjoy dinner at a favorite restaurant, Walt's Wharf, in Seal Beach, Calif.
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WISCONSIN Marquette (Eta Mu) The chapter began the school year with an overnight retreat at the YMCA Camp Minikani. Informal recruitment welcomed five new members. The annual Red Dress Gala was held during Parent’s Weekend. The event raised approximately $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The Alpha Phiesta event raised more than $2,000. The chapter celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2009. -Laura Finley
Wisconsin/LaCrosse (Delta Kappa) The chapter hosted their Bounce for Beats and Red Dress Gala philanthropy events to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. They welcomed seven new members during recruitment and looked forward to recruiting more women to reach total. Highlights of spring semester included hosting an alumnae ball and participating in the American Cancer Society’s® Relay for Life® and an event to benefit the March of Dimes®. -Laura O'Brien
Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma) The chapter welcomed 18 new members during formal recruitment and filled to campus total with 51 members. Sisters hosted the second annual Red Dress Gala that raised more than $6,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event included speakers, a silent auction and food. Collegians also enjoyed a sisterhood trip to the Twin Cities. -Kortney Salm
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Eastern Washington (Eta Psi) Members enjoyed a successful formal recruitment. Other activities included gathering for a holiday card photo, sisterhood and social events. -Cate Campisi
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Actress Nominated for Prestigious Award
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Pragna Desai (Xi-Toronto) was nominated for a 2008 Dora Award, celebrating excellence in Toronto theatre, opera and dance. She was nominated in the Independent Theatre Division, Outstanding Pragna Desai Performance by a Female, for her performance as Bhopal in “Canada Steel.” Pragna has an extensive background in theatre and music, including roles in “The Sum of All Fears” and on NBC's® “ER.”
On Nov. 4, Cynthia Berman Giuliani (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara), Esq., was elected to the position of judge in the Nevada Family Court Department K (Clark County, Nev.). A practicing family law attorney for more than 13 years, Cynthia’s Cynthia Giuliani campaign emphasized the need to maintain the structure of the family and to put the best interest of children and family first. Cynthia defeated her opponent by more than 30,000 votes.
Sister Writes Eighth Novel
Sharon Thetford Ervin’s (Phi-Oklahoma) eighth novel, Aftermath (Deadly Niche Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0937660119), was released in November. In her latest book,
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Sharon tells the story of Anna, a young newspaper reporter, who survives a kidnapping but refuses to speak about the experience until a meeting is arranged between her and the man who helped save her. Things become complicated when romantic tension arises. For more information about Aftermath and Sharon’s other novels, visit www.sharonervin.com.
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Teacher Honored for Accomplishments
Julie Browne Kasper (Beta Zeta-Idaho), activities director for Century High School (Hillsboro, Ore.), was named Oregon Association of Student Councils High School Advisor Julie Kasper of the Year. An alumna of the Association, Julie has been an advisor at Century for 10 years. She also teaches English and is a dance coach. As the state finalist, Julie will be considered for the title of National Association of Student Councils National High School Advisor of the Year.
the hazardous waste remediation group. Alumna Designs for the Stars
For the last three seasons of ABC’s® “Dancing with the Stars,” Michelle Toma Olson (Beta Pi-USC) has been making her mark. Nailtini™, a Huntington Beach, Calif., based custom-made nail polish line founded by Michelle in 2003, has regularly been invited to the set of “Dancing with the Stars” to provide manicures to the dancers. Nailtini’s™ designs Michelle Olson on the set of “Dancing with the were worn by Stars.” winners for the last two seasons, Kristy Yamaguchi and Brooke Burke. Michelle also has a lip cosmetics line, Liptini™. For more information, visit www.nailtini.com. Sister is TV Writer, Producer, Host
Heather Muha Schlotman (Delta MuPurdue) is the host, writer and producer of “Health Smart,” WITF-TV’s (Harrisburg, Penn.) Emmy nominated 30-minute health show. “Health Smart” features advice from local experts, touching stories from survivors and practical, real life ways to live healthier every day. Heather also is a writer and producer for other WITF titles, including “Cool Schools,” a program featuring Central Pennsylvania area schools. Visit www.witf.org for more information.
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Shannon O’Connell (Zeta Phi-MIT) was featured in the Fall 2008 MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Bulletin. After earning a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering science in June 2008, she joined the Parsons Corp. in Pasadena, Calif., where she does investigative fieldwork and project support for Shannon O’Connell
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Leadership 2008-09 Alpha Phi International hosts Regional Leadership Conferences annually to provide the tools and training necessary for collegiate officers and advisers to effectively lead our chapters. 2009 marks the 10-year anniversary of Regional Conferences. Over the years, the conferences have been adjusted to meet the changing needs and interests of the participants. “During the planning process each year, we take into consideration current trends and hot topics relating to today’s collegiate members as well as evaluations from previous conferences,” says Denise Jung Reens (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois), director of training, development and communications. “We strive to create an environment in which collegiate members and their advisers feel challenged and engaged while learning about Alpha Phi’s newest tools and programs. When they are excited about what they learn, they are much more likely to share the information with their chapter members and more likely to successfully implement this knowledge in their chapters.” More than 1,200 chapter advisers and collegiate officers from 147 collegiate chapters and two colonies across North America attended the weekend conferences in all of the Fraternity’s eight regions.
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Alpha Phi First Class From creating chapter displays where collegiate chapters shared their successes and innovative programming ideas in the Upper Midwest region’s first class lounge to hosting a Passports and Pearls dinner in the South Central region, our regional teams and collegiate chapters demonstrated their creativity and diversity with our Regional Conference theme: Alpha Phi First Class. Spotlighting Alpha Phi’s first class philanthropy, the Alpha Phi Foundation, the North Central Midwest region’s collegiate members created table decorations highlighting their support of the Foundation through their philanthropic events. The Pacific Northwest region created a game loosely based on “The Price is Right” where participants answered questions on heart health and the Foundation beginning with the words “how much.” Our Southwest region’s members combined their artistic talents with their commitment to the Foundation by having each chapter create a table centerpiece of their accomplishments and best practices for a Black and White Ball. The best centerpiece was determined by how much money was donated to the Foundation on their behalf. Best practices were also shared in the Mid-Atlantic region along with a slideshow showcasing each collegiate chapter. The Northeast region’s participants learned from experts through the Ultimate Money Skills program made possible through our relationship with Bank of
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America®. In it they discussed the backbones of good money management. Orientation and nuts and bolts sessions peppered the Southeast conference along with their own emerging leaders’ track that provided a forum for young collegiate members to begin building the skills that will enable them to lead their chapters in the next few years. In addition, the Wichita, Kan., alumnae chapter hosted a reception for all South Central region alumnae, and alumnae in the Upper Midwest were recognized as they celebrated their membership anniversaries. Leadership Initiative spotlight The Leadership Initiative, funded by the Alpha Phi Foundation, was introduced to collegiate chapters during fall 2006. The innovative program is based on our values and designed to help our collegiate members become leaders of tomorrow. The Initiative’s three components are chapter-based instruction (CBI), alumnae connection and the Emerging Leaders Institute. Critical to the success of the chapter-based instruction is the volunteer facilitator. Special CBI facilitator training was held to focus on session content and facilitation skills. Collegiate chapter presidents and CBI facilitators interacted during the skills portion of this training. Two Emerging Leaders Institutes will be held at Butler
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Thank You THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVED AS 2008-09 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATORS! Mid-Atlantic: June Collins Herron (Delta Phi-Indiana U. of Pennsylvania) North Central Midwest: Jane Russell Roberts (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) Northeast: Amy Nickerson Goldstein (Theta Psi-SUNY/Plattsburgh) Pacific Northwest: Lori Lyman Losee (Beta Rho-Washington State) South Central: Sherry Tobaben Wilcher (Gamma Gamma-Drury) Southeast: Becky King Fleitz (Eta Omicron-Virginia Tech) Southwest: Katherine Atkins (Zeta Beta-Loyola Marymount) Upper Midwest: Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State)
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Dear Sisters, We are pleased to present the 2008 Fraternity Annual Report. This report serves as a summary of Fraternity developments for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2008. The International Executive Board (IEB) commends our dedicated volunteers and the Executive Office (EO) staff for the considerable number of achievements that occurred in FY 2008. Alpha Phi remains at the forefront in many areas because of their contributions. All of us on the IEB are committed to ensuring that Alpha Phi continues to grow and strengthen her membership. Thanks for all that you have done to assist the Fraternity in this endeavor. Our success depends upon your ongoing support! If you have questions regarding the Annual Report, please feel free to send us an e-mail at IEBQuestions@alphaphi.org. Loyally, 2008-10 International Executive Board
Collegiate Membership Alpha Phi reported continuing growth and improved strength in collegiate membership, 147 chapters strong. For the 2007-08 school year, we initiated 4,672 new members. This represents an increase of more than 200 members and brings us our largest membership year in history. Prior to this year, 1990-91 held the record with 4,419 new members. This effort is due in part to our newest chapter at Connecticut (Iota Lambda) and our return to Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma). It is also due in part to Alpha Phi’s strong, committed recruitment volunteers who support our chapters every day. Our collegiate chapters are recruiting
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very well and working hard to bring Alpha Phi the best possible new members. We are pleased that a significant number of our chapters and members were recognized on their own campuses for outstanding leadership, scholarship and service activities. Alumnae Membership In FY 2008, the alumnae department introduced two new options for paying International alumnae dues: lifetime and five-year dues. Of the more than 6,000 alumnae who paid their International alumnae dues, 849 chose to pay lifetime dues in its inaugural year.
Through generous funding from the Alpha Phi Foundation, Transitions: The Magazine for Alpha Phi’s Newest Alumnae was mailed to the graduating class of 2008. This resource is designed to help seniors transition into life after graduation. Receiving its third honor since its inception in 2005, Transitions is a recipient of the 2008 Communicator Award in the prestigious silver category. The alumnae membership strategy committee (AMSC) concluded their work for the biennium and continued to be successful in the areas of alumnae engagement. Some of their highlights include the membership anniversary toolkit, anniversary receptions at three Regional Conferences recognizing alumnae who celebrated significant anniversaries in 2007 or 2008, and the eight-page supplement to the Fall 2007 Quarterly entitled Believe in Alpha Phi. This publication was designed to help reconnect alumnae with the Fraternity, regardless of their stage in life. We also welcomed two new alumnae chapters in Peoria, Ill., and Lehigh Valley, Pa. Finances For fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, the Fraternity experienced a $65,067 increase in net assets, $57,969 of which were from operations and will be transferred to the Fraternity’s investment portfolio. In addition, a new investment account was opened with lifetime dues that were paid by alumnae members this year. These funds will be targeted for initiatives that support and enhance alumnae engagement. The Fraternity’s net assets are more than $8.4 million. Communications The Alpha Phi Quarterly was a winner in the 2008 Fraternity Communications Association (FCA) / North American Interfraternal Foundation (NIF) awards competition. The magazine received honorable mention for a news feature entitled “Heart Disease: What Are You Doing to Prevent It?” It was written by Editor-in-Chief Christine Spiegel, featured Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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cardiologist Dr. Martha Gulati (Theta Eta-Western Ontario) and appeared in the Winter 2008 Quarterly. Read the article online at www.alphaphi.org/news/heart_disease.html. For a fifth year in a row, the Alpha Phi Quarterly also was a winner in the 2008 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence competition. APEX awards recognize excellence in publications work by professional communicators, based on graphic design, editorial content and ability to achieve overall communications excellence. This year, the Web site’s Members Only section was upgraded. Members can now create individual login information rather than logging in with one global user ID and login. A communications internship program continues to provide the opportunity for collegians to gain professional experience in magazine publication and public relations. Training and Development More than 500 people attended Convention 2008 in Scottsdale, Ariz., in June. The Fraternity offered specialized training for volunteers in conjunction with Convention. Chapter Adviser Academy, Alumnae Chapter College and house corporation board sessions provided training for approximately 200 volunteers. As a result, chapter advisers are able to implement changes and programs at the local level, alumnae chapter presidents have the tools to strengthen and improve their chapters, and house corporation board members have skills to better equip them to handle the challenges that housing presents. The outcome of this specialized training has been a significant increase in the strength of our collegiate and alumnae
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chapters. Regional Conferences provided training for more than 1,200 collegiate and alumnae volunteers. Monthly audio conferences provided training to new chapter advisers, and 30 roundtable audio conferences provided opportunities for discussion and questions to chapter advisers, alumnae and collegiate chapter officers. In addition, three audio conferences allowed CBI facilitators the opportunity for discussion and questions. In keeping with the Fraternity’s mission of cultivating leadership, 77 percent of our collegiate chapters experienced the chapterbased portion of the Foundation-funded Alpha Phi Leadership Initiative with a 96 percent valuable or very valuable rating. Ninety-six collegiate members with leadership potential experienced two Emerging Leaders Institutes held in Indianapolis in summer 2008. Of those participants, 49 are currently serving as officers of their collegiate chapter. Past presidents’ perspectives videos were posted on the Web site, featuring edited portions of the interviews conducted with each living past International president regarding her Alpha Phi experiences and memories. Our archives hold the original full-length interviews. View them at www.alphaphi.org/about_us/president_pers pectives.html. In an effort to expand alumnae opportunities for sisterhood, Alpha Phi launched the Alpha Phi Traveler Web site at www.alphaphitraveler.com. Besides offering personal service from an Alpha Phi travel liaison and a myriad of tours from around the world, Alpha Phi Traveler is another way for alumnae to connect with sisters and build new memories together. To complement Alpha Phi Traveler, the
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Alpha Phi Travel Blog was launched for sisters to share their experiences abroad and to remind us that sisterhood knows no bounds. Visit the blog at http://aphitravel.blogspot.com. Marketing and Extension The Fraternity, in conjunction with the Foundation, launched their new logo and a detailed Visual Standards Manual to help members and chapters use it. This is a continuation of our rebranding plan that began last year. Two amazing colonization invitations also brought great joy to Alpha Phis. Spring 2008 brought an invitation for the return of the Beta Mu chapter at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and an invitation to affiliate a local sorority at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. Volunteer Contributions The greatest asset of the Fraternity is her volunteers. The contributions and depth of skills and knowledge demonstrated by the more than 1,200 members (and even some non-members) who help move our organization forward every single day are truly invaluable. These committed individuals participated in every element of Alpha Phi. There are house corporation board volunteers, leadership facilitators, chapter advisers, regional team leaders, recruitment volunteers and colony team leads. From marketing idea generation to educational program development to application review to day-to-day consultation and support for both collegiate and alumnae members alike, our Fraternity is a better place because of their dedication. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Heartfelt Congratulations to the Alpha Phi Foundation’s 2008-09 Scholarship Recipients! Graduate Recipients The Alpha Phi Foundation would like to recognize our outstanding 2008-09 scholarship recipients. The Foundation’s scholarship program is designed to benefit our collegiate and alumnae members. The response to the program has been wonderful, but we want it to continue to grow! All collegiate and alumnae members continuing their education should participate in the Alpha Phi Foundation scholarship program. Pass the word on; we look forward to receiving even more applications in 2009!
Carol Klink Claussen Scholarship
Beta Beta Chapter Scholarship
Noni Abdollahzdeh
(Beta Beta-Michigan State) Ph.D in Clinical Psychology
(Epsilon Rho-UC/Davis) Masters in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy
Sigma Scholarship Mallory Berschauer
Kelly Baas
Beta Delta Scholarship
(Sigma-Washington) Doctor of Physical Therapy
Jessica Bleifer
Clara Bradley Burdette Scholarship
Kay Wainwright Nixon Memorial Scholarship
Foundation Scholarship
(Psi-South Dakota) Physician Assistant
Stephanie Cohen
Michelle Connell
(Eta Iota-Pennsylvania) Masters in Social Work
(Epsilon Phi-NC State) Masters of Business Administration
(Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest) Masters in Counseling with an emphasis on Student Affairs
Nancy Pitchforth Patton Scholarship
Marilyn Bracken Ruckman Scholarship
Lambda 100th Year Anniversary Scholarship
(Iota-Wisconsin) Masters in Teaching of English, Secondary Education
Skye Fraser
Elizabeth Hoch
(Lambda-UC/Berkley) Masters in Special Education
(Lambda-UC/Berkley) Masters in Elementary Education
Jennifer Larson
Frances Cameron Wiig Scholarship
Ruth Woods Scholarship
Eloise Howell Scholarship
Jennifer Otott
Heather Pollock
Elena Reinert
Marion L. Frank Memorial Scholarship
(Eta Upsilon-Chapman) Masters in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
(Theta Nu-Appalachian State) Masters in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
(Beta-Northwestern) Masters of Business Administration
Katherine Staba
Beta Omicron Anniversary Scholarship
Foundation Scholarship
Helen Bradford Graduate Scholarship
Doris Corbett Scholarship
Casey Stevens
(Zeta Iota-Virginia) Masters of Education/ Administration and Supervision
Elizabeth Volk
(Eta Iota-Pennsylvania) Medical Doctorate
(Beta Delta-UCLA) Masters in School Counseling
Thank you to everyone for your support and participation in this year’s process! Toni Soreng Cobb Scholarship Janelle Bludorn
Jaime Feldman
(Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) Masters in College Student Personnel
Ann Thorne
(Upsilon-Washburn) Masters in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiac Sonography
Susan DuMont
John R. and Cecile D. Richards and Darcel Atwill Weller Scholarships (Omega-Texas) Juris Doctorate
(Eta-Boston) Juris Doctorate
Michelle Walther
"This scholarship most certainly reminds me of the faith and confidence Alpha Phi has in me and renews my faith in women who continue to support each other through a lifetime in a variety of circumstances." -Kelly Baas (Beta Beta-Michigan State) PA G E T W E N T Y
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Undergraduate Recipients Linda Trinh Memorial Scholarship
Class of ’63 40th Anniversary Scholarship
Mabel Cooper Lamb Scholarship
Eden Ahrens
Antonia Aladjova
(Zeta Omicron-Johns Hopkins) History
(Beta Beta-Michigan State) Accounting
(Eta Upsilon-Chapman) Public Relations and Advertising
John and Sharon Spraker Barnes and Sally Mitchell Milam Memorial Scholarships
Diane Keenum Hite Memorial Scholarship
Delta Xi Amber Weitzel Memorial Scholarship
Margaret Beery Doe Scholarship
Katherine Fleming
Heather Hansen
(Eta Iota-Pennsylvania)
(Delta XiNebraska/Kearney) Accounting
(Beta Delta-UCLA) Communication Studies
Anne Williams Muhl Scholarship
Mabel Cowlishaw Siggins Scholarship
Mary Miller Lyons Scholarship
Amanda Hoffman
Jenna Kuchinka
Rachel Latinette
(Omicron-Missouri) Strategic Communication
(Eta Mu-Marquette) Public Relations
(Epsilon Xi-Southern Illinois) Spanish
Kristi Drennan (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) Exercise and Sport Science
Megan Corey
Edwynne C. Rosenbaum and Vicki Silverman Memorial Scholarships Clarissa Dodge (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) Journalism
Chenin Harbison
Octavia Born Brooks Memorial and Jane Kinney Memorial Scholarships Meghan McGonigal (Gamma-DePauw) Biology and Spanish
Ruth Allingham Soriano Scholarship
Marjorie V. Dove Scholarship
Sally Hepler Scholarship
Melinda Mueller
Brooke Osborn
Molly McNeill
(Gamma Xi-Wichita State) Psychology
(Gamma Nu-Miami University) Zoology
(Sigma-Washington) Business and Biology
Maj Britt Kaal Memorial/Zeta Upsilon 20th Anniversary Scholarship Virginia Page (Zeta UpsilonWashington University) Drama and Marketing
Margaret Garth Steinert Greene Scholarship
Constance Purkiss Kelly Scholarship
Brittany Ronning
(Iota Iota-George Washington) International Affairs, Latin America
(Psi-South Dakota) Chemistry
Joan Merritt Holmes Scholarship Margaret Woods (Beta Tau-Indiana) Journalism
Ashley Rosen
Kristy Burgener Memorial and Mary Yearsley Scholarships
Ruth Crellin Boutwell Scholarship
Ashley Soriano
(Eta Lambda-George Mason) Integrative Studies
(Beta Alpha-Illinois) Education, Teaching of Spanish
Jacqueline Walker
"Alpha Phi has meant so much to me during my college years, and now receiving this scholarship shows me even further how important Alpha Phi is to my life." -Katherine Fleming (Eta Iota-Pennsylvania)
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Kelly F. Russell (Eta Theta-San Francisco State), left, and Courtney AndreasGray (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay) receive an award on behalf of San Francisco State (Eta Theta) collegians for Most Improved Chapter during the 2005 Pacific Northwest Regional Conference.
Today, like most Alpha Phi chapters, San Francisco State (Eta Theta) is prospering. And most anyone you ask attributes the chapter’s success to the help of one special volunteer: Courtney AndreasGray (Eta DeltaCSU/East Bay). “Courtney had a tough love philosophy. She instituted structure in a chapter that had none. It was really hard at first, but she taught us how to get things done and showed a lot of girls what they were capable of,” recalls past Vice President of Recruitment Cheryl Hundley (Eta Theta-San Francisco State). For her volunteer work and her many community achievements, Alpha Phi selected Courtney for two top awards in 2006: the Michaelanean Award and Chapter Adviser of the Year. But just a few months later, on Nov. 17, 2006, Courtney passed away. Two years prior, just as she was getting vested at her law firm, Courtney had received the diagnosis: leukemia. She refused to let the disease stand in her way. She had plans: her work with the SFSU Alpha Phi chapter, international travel to Australia and China, her women’s bible study group and community service work she did alongside her father. “Even while she was sick, she made the doctor change her
chemotherapy appointment so that she could be at SFSU during recruitment,” says Joanne Finamore Godfrey (Eta DeltaCSU/East Bay). “Her love of our sisterhood was that strong.” Courtney’s mother tells a similar story. “Courtney took everything to heart. While she was in the hospital, she had her laptop with her the whole time, corresponding with the girls and looking up grade reports, even when she didn’t feel well. She was an inspiration to me and her father,” says Sheryle Gray. “She was such a leader to so many people. I knew we had to do something to make sure that her spirit lived on,” says Sheryle. So Courtney’s parents, friends and Alpha Phi alumnae made gifts to establish a Foundation scholarship in her memory. Once funded fully, it will be awarded annually to an Alpha Phi studying one of Courtney’s favorite subjects: political science or communications. “We hope this scholarship will support young women who want to make a difference for other women and for their communities,” says Sheryle. “For a woman who dreams of academic excellence like Courtney did, this scholarship will be a great incentive. It is exactly what she would have wanted.”
Help make possible the dreams of young Alpha Phi students: to contribute to the Courtney AndreasGray Memorial Scholarship, please contact Foundation Major Gifts Officer Lisa Arnsdorf (Theta-Michigan) at larnsdorf@alphaphi.org or 760.730.9102. PA G E T W E N T Y- T W O
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Beta Beta Chapter Members: Will You Accept the Challenge?
Foundation Program Manager Missy Wagasy Moody, left, poses with fellow Beta Beta sisters Karen Kolschowsky, middle, and Kellie Kaplan, Beta Beta chapter president.
Karen Abel Kolschowsky (Beta Beta-Michigan State) looks forward to more than hearts and flowers on Valentine’s Day. February is the month she receives the Beta Beta Class of ’63 newsletter. For more than 45 years, her new member class has kept in touch annually. “We had a senior dinner before we graduated. I suggested that everyone send me news, and I’d put out a newsletter,” Karen explains. The publication date now occurs in February – “sort of a ‘heart-to-heart’ communication,” she says. Each year a different member of the class of 1963 takes a turn at being editor. Usually, about 85 percent of the class participates. “We feel closer to each other every year,” Karen says. She keeps a close place in her heart not only for her own class, but for all Beta Betas. “I’ve met the last two chapter presidents and was impressed by both. They were strong leaders and well-prepared for both college and career leadership,” Karen says. “We need strong leadership in many areas, especially from women, and Alpha Phi is addressing this need.” That’s why Karen is challenging Beta Betas with her gift to the Alpha Phi Foundation Campaign for Leadership. For every new dollar pledged to the campaign by Beta Beta members, Karen will match the gifts, up to $50,000. Chapter members will receive a special letter this spring, asking for support. “My husband Jerry and I feel a strong need to give back to our colleges, Iowa State and Michigan State, and to our fraternities, Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Phi. We are investing in the future of young people,” Karen says. Beta Betas, are you up to the challenge? To make your own investment in the future of young Alpha Phi leaders, contact Foundation Director of Philanthropic Campaigns Nancy Owen Craig (Beta Chi-Bucknell) at ncraig@ptd.net or 570.473.3609.
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From the Archives: The History of an Antique Badge By Phyllis Sims Selig (Gamma Delta-Kansas) and Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate)
For nearly 90 years, a beautiful Alpha Phi badge has been safeguarded by members of the South Dakota (Psi) chapter, worn by each successive chapter president. All that was known about the badge was found in the engraving on the back: “Gertrude Anna Riemann, Cornell.” One hundred and Slagle (Riemann) badge, 1890, Delta chapter. nine years after the badge was first issued to Gertrude, its full story is revealed. The story begins in May 1912 when recent high school graduate Margaret Stansbury was invited to the home of Cora Allen McElroy (Beta-Northwestern), newly-elected International president. There, Margaret became an Alpha Phi pledge to the DePauw (Gamma) chapter. Then fate intervened. Just before Margaret was to leave for DePauw, her father decided she would attend Indiana University instead. Margaret burst into tears, knowing that Alpha Phi had no chapter there. Sororities at Indiana University rushed Margaret, but she resisted; she had her pledge pin and a deep feeling for Alpha Phi. For the next four years, Cora Allen McElroy (Beta-Northwestern) served Margaret concentrated on as the first editor of the Alpha Phi Quarterly, National Panhellenic Conference delegate from her studies, taking several 1904-16 and as International president from courses from economics 1912-14. When McElroy visited the Psi chapter professor Dr. Frank Tenney in its first year, she enjoyed a happy reunion Stockton. After receiving with Margaret Stansbury Stockton (Psi-South Dakota), the young woman she had pledged so her undergraduate degree many years previously. with honors and
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completing one year of law school, she became Mrs. Stockton. In 1917, the couple moved to Vermillion, S.D., where Dr. Stockton had been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Science at the University of South Dakota. Dr. Robert Slagle, president of the university, welcomed the Stocktons, but the welcome was bittersweet. He informed the couple that his beloved wife, Gertrude Anna Gertrude Anna Riemann Slagle (Delta-Cornell), Riemann Slagle, had passed 1868-1915, was born in Albany, N.Y. She joined away just two years before. Delta chapter in 1890. She was a serious student, winning the coveted Shakespeare In 1890, she had joined prize. After graduating with a degree in English Alpha Phi’s Cornell literature, she worked as a teacher in (Delta) chapter, and it was Minnesota, where she met Dr. Robert Lincoln Slagle, 1865-1929. The couple married in St. one of her “fondest wishes” Paul in 1896. They moved to Vermillion upon Dr. that an Alpha Phi charter Slagle’s appointment as president of the university, a position he held from 1914-29. be granted to a local sorority, Kappa Phi Alpha, at South Dakota. For five years, Mrs. Slagle had helped the sorority members petition Alpha Phi without success. Dr. Slagle also supported the efforts of the young sorority. Upon his wife’s death in 1915, he deeded land in order to build a future Alpha Phi chapter house as a memorial to his wife. On May 1, 1920, Mrs. Slagle’s wish came true when Psi chapter was installed. Mrs. Stockton’s dreams also came true when she was finally initiated into her beloved Alpha Phi. Claudine Wilkinson MacDonald (Beta-Northwestern) attended the installation, describing how, “We found a group of girls who had kept faith through years of waiting.” She also reported that Dr. Slagle gave Mrs. Slagle’s “beautiful old-fashioned pin to Mrs. Stockton.” And thus, the newly initiated Psi chapter members, MacDonald said, “were able to see the pin every day to remind them of the traditions of the Fraternity.” In 1924, the Stocktons left Vermillion for Lawrence, Kan., where Dr. Stockton founded the first School of Business at the University of Kansas and served as its first dean. But Mrs. Stockton left something behind: Mrs. Slagle’s badge, which she gave to the Psi chapter for its presidents to wear.
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From the Archives Slagle badge and, in return, presented Amber Stern with a special Psi chapter president’s badge. After so many years, the story of Gertrude Anna Riemann Slagle’s badge is now fully restored; and in it we can see how such a small, treasured object touched so many lives. Editor’s Note: Phyllis Sims Selig (Gamma Delta-Kansas) is a former International president and vice president of finance and housing on the International Executive Board. She also served on the Board of Trustees. She and husband Jim have three Alpha Phi daughters, Lin Selig Shipley (NuNebraska), Susan Selig Bullington (Nu-Nebraska) and Sarah Selig (Zeta Delta-Iowa State). Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), PhD, is the Alpha Phi Foundation staff archivist. She is currently curator of education at the Evanston History Center, and her work has been published in the New York Times.
If you or your chapter have an antique badge, the Foundation would like to hear from you. A catalog of antique badges is being compiled. Please contact Foundation Executive Director Emily Ellison Lamb (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) at elamb@alphaphi.org or 847.316.8950.
The story of the Slagle badge faded; many concluded that the beautiful badge must be lost. In June 2008, at the Alpha Phi International Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz., the initiation ceremony was followed, as is tradition, by remarks concerning what Alpha Phi has meant to women in their lives. One story that is often told is that of Margaret Stansbury’s collegiate disappointment and eventual Psi initiation. International officers had seen the badge worn by the Psi collegiate president, talked about it, but not once associated the Stockton story and the Slagle badge. Present at the 2008 Convention were Amber Stern (Psi-South Dakota), Psi president, and Carrie Henrichsen (Psi-South Dakota), chapter adviser. Once they began to ask about the badge they had long wondered about, the mystery was solved. Understanding the significance of the 119-year-old badge, the Psi chapter donated it to the Alpha Phi Foundation so that it may be housed in safekeeping and displayed at the Executive Office. On Nov. 7, 2008, in Vermillion, S.D., past International President Phyllis Sims Selig (Gamma Delta-Kansas), whose chapter adviser was Margaret Stansbury Stockton, accepted the
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Margaret Stansbury Stockton (Psi-South Dakota), 1894-1966, graduated from Indiana University in 1917. In 1924 she earned a master’s degree with a major in philosophy and a minor in sociology. The subject of her thesis was “The Influence of Religion and Ethics Upon Economic Theory.” In 1950, while at the University of Kansas, she formed Gamma Delta chapter, and International President Margaret Coshun Hutchinson (PsiSouth Dakota) conducted the installation.
(From left) Psi Chapter Adviser Carrie Henrichsen, former International President Phyllis Selig and Psi President Amber Stern are pictured during a Psi Red Dress Gala. The three discovered the Stockton and Slagle badge history during Convention 2008.
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Karen Nielsen (sister) Jennifer Gotkin (Eta Zeta-Binghamton) Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta)
Candidate for Alumnae Initiation: Sponsor: Location of Initiation:
When Jennifer’s husband received orders to deploy to Iraq in 2003, she was beside herself with a new baby and a challenging OB/GYN chief residency in Seattle. That’s when Karen dropped everything for a big sister in need. “It was a dream come true,” Jennifer said when Karen called her a few days after the news to tell her that her husband was giving up his dream job, withdrawing their offer on a house and moving to Washington with their three young boys to help Jennifer with her daughter. “Our new melded family was always on the go and Karen was the one steering the ship.” Based on Karen’s suggestion to volunteer time to Alpha Phi, Jennifer contacted the Gamma Zeta chapter at the University of Puget Sound. After learning the chapter house was in need of some redecorating, it was Karen who landed a new volunteer role by putting her professional interior design skills to use. In Jennifer’s words, Karen “transformed the house into one that rivals most home makeover shows … without asking for anything in return.” When House Corporation Board President Teresa Jackson Rapozo (Gamma Zeta-Puget Sound) mentioned alumnae initiation, Jennifer jumped at the chance to have her compassionate sister – who had exemplified the values of Alpha Phi throughout their relationship – join Alpha Phi. “This is truly what sisterhood is all about,” Jennifer says, “and there was nothing in the world that would make me more proud than to have Karen as my Alpha Phi sister.”
Jeannette Wedding (mother-in-law) and Tom-Jean “Tommie” Alexander (grandmother-in-law) Sponsor: Melinda Wedding (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) Location of Initiation: Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) Candidates for Alumnae Initiation:
By looking on the bright side, Melinda turned an everyday complication into an opportunity to create a unique lifetime bond. Melinda was initially disappointed when she was invited to an Alpha Phi Initiation banquet at Texas A&M/Commerce on the same date her husband’s grandmother Tommie, mother Jeannette and sister Charlotte would be visiting. But it was only minutes before Melinda realized the conflict could provide the perfect chance for her and Charlotte to share their Alpha Phi connection with two special women in their lives. “This is our opportunity to connect three generations” Melinda said to herself. Jeannette was thrilled with the idea, and Tommie was tickled to become a “sorority girl” at 93. There was no doubt in Melinda’s mind the two were a perfect match for Alpha Phi. “Jeannette is very active with her church and career. She’s smart, talented and fun to be around,” Melinda says. “Tommie is the center of attention, always gracious, generous and cheerful. She continues, “These women who welcomed me into their family when I married their son were perfect candidates for Alpha Phi. I could think of no better way to honor these remarkable women.”
Alpha Phi’s history of alumnae initiation dates back to 1875 when the Founders approached Frances E. Willard (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) to become one of the first 25 members to join Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi. For more information about alumnae initiation, please visit the alumnae section of Alpha Phi’s Web site at www.alphaphi.org or contact Paige Stallings (Gamma-DePauw) at pstallings@alphaphi.org. PA G E T W E N T Y- S I X
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Lifetime Dues Member Q&A Name: Elizabeth “Lisa” Lineback
Chapter: Alumna Initiate (Alpha Lambda) … but I am quite fond of Omicron Profession: senior vice president of American National Payments
My favorite memory of Alpha Phi … was the day I initiated at University
of Missouri. Because I am older, I was feeling
slightly self-conscious, but everyone welcomed me with open arms.
I never thought I would meet an Alpha Phi ... when my family was stuck
in a hotel elevator that lost power. My 14-year-old daughter, Diane, was wearing an Alpha Phi shirt and a woman asked what chapter she was from. My daughter smiled and proudly said, “Actually, my mom is an Alpha Phi!”
I wish I had more time to … take free Spanish classes at my children’s school.
I feel more confident when I … am working on a project that makes a difference in my community. I wanted to pay my lifetime dues because … being a part of Alpha Phi
is a lifetime commitment. I think it is important to give above and beyond my dues, so paying upfront helped me plan out my other giving.
As of March 2009, more than 1,250 members have joined Lisa and become lifetime dues paying members of Alpha Phi. For a complete list of lifetime dues paying members, visit www.alphaphilifetime.com.
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Sisters make salads and wraps for dinner.
Alumnae attend a tour and tasting at the Olive Tap™.
Members meet for dinner and donate items for charity.
Mid-Atlantic Region GREATER PHILADELPHIA, PA., IVY CONNECTION November’s chapter meeting featured professional development tips, led by Terri Powell (Gamma KappaCSU/Long Beach), owner of a national human resources consulting organization. Sisters joined with the Lehigh Valley, Pa., and Greater Philadelphia, Pa., alumnae chapters to raise more than $1,000 for the American Heart Association® Start! Heart Walk®. The chapter hosted the Strike Out Heart Disease fundraiser in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia®. -Melody Dickinson (Epsilon Rho-UC/Davis)
GREATER PHILADELPHIA CONTACT: Shannon Dooley Pruce (Beta Nu-Duke) shannon.pruce@gmail.com www.phillyivyconnection.com
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traded purses, books and other items. Leftover items were donated to local organizations. They began 2009 with a white elephant exchange. Upcoming plans include a yoga class, a manicure/purse party and a finale dinner. To receive the new chapter newsletter, send your e-mail address to gerhardt2622@comcast.net. -Anne Kirby Gerhardt (Delta Epsilon-Iowa)
CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CONTACT: Barbara Brown Barber (Zeta Alpha-Eastern Illinois) clipper50@comcast.net www.alphaphichicagoalumnae.org CHICAGO WESTERN VILLAGES, ILL. Events included a tour and tasting at the Olive Tap™, a philanthropy project to make no-sew fleece blankets for the Hinsdale Hospital Pediatric Ward, a night of pampering, and gardening tips offered by President Melissa Ferguson Wittenborn (Omicron-Missouri), founder of Eco-Native Landscape Design. -Denise Blankenship Joyce (Omicron-Missouri)
CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN, ILL. Sisters tried to beat the bad economy by holding a swap-o-rama. They cleaned out their closets and
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LAKE COUNTY, ILL. Alumnae enjoyed a meeting at the home of Sonja Bark Stunard (Delta Mu-Purdue). Allison Tower Batt (Gamma Omicron-Drake) tempted everyone with food products from her Tastefully Simple™ line. Lunch brunch outings have been casual and a chance to get to know new members. -Nancy Weaver Roach (Delta Epsilon-Iowa)
LAKE COUNTY CONTACT: State College, Pa., alumnae (from left) Diane Jansen McKinnon (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin/Stout), 50-year member, and Ann Clewett Wettstone (Theta-Michigan), 65-year member, receive anniversary recognition pins during a luncheon.
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Silicon Valley/South Bay, Calif., sisters celebrate Founders’ Day.
KENTUCKIANA, KY. Members met for dinner and brought items to donate to the Home of the Innocents for local children and their families. Other events included an outing to Richo's Public House, the Louisville Alumnae Panhellenic scholarship luncheon and a moms and kids play date at Puzzles Fun Dome. -Remy Salinas Branstetter (Zeta Epsilon-Indiana U. Southeast)
Melissa Wittenborn
queenmkbee@email.com www.geocities.com/chicagowesternvillages RECOGNIZING ANNIVERSARIES
CELEBRATING FOUNDERS’ DAY
Nancy Roach
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KENTUCKIANA CONTACT: Stephanie Johnson Watson (Zeta Epsilon-Indiana
U. Southeast) Stephanie.Watson@insightbb.com http://KentuckianaAlphaPhi.home.insightbb.com
Northeast Region BOSTON, MASS. The chapter is reaching out to all sisters in the greater Boston area. They are re-energizing the chapter and looking for women interested in leadership positions and/or attending chapter events. Please contact Sarah Knight (Delta Nu-Maine) or visit Bostonphis.org to get involved. -Kelly Munroe (Eta-Boston)
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Sisters attend a cooking event.
Alumnae enjoy a pottery painting event.
Members present a check to the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation®.
BOSTON CONTACT: Sarah Knight
knightsh@gmail.com BostonPhis.org METROWEST, MASS. Alumnae enjoyed tea at a local shop to celebrate Founders’ Day. Sisters gathered for a Texas Hold’em night and prepared two delicious dinners in advance at a local Dream Dinners® franchise. -Deborah Travers Abbott (Theta Beta-Bryant)
METROWEST CONTACT: Deborah Abbott
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR SEATTLE SISTERS Alumna Wendi Hillman Hroncich (SigmaWashington) has started an Alpha Phi networking group, Ladies Who Link, for alumnae in the Seattle, Wash., area. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month. Visit www.ladieswholink.blogspot.com for more information.
Pacific Northwest Region SILICON VALLEY/SOUTH BAY, CALIF. Alumnae hosted a successful Founders’ Day luncheon, chaired by Kim Cordoni LeGue (Eta Theta-San Francisco State). The ivy circle, led by Gabriela Hill (Beta Psi-San Jose State), held voter registration. Sisters raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation by shoe shopping at the Foot Candy® boutique. Abby Dorsa Sobrato (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara) hosted a festive ornament exchange and dinner. Evening wear was collected and donated to the Princess Project®. 2008 closed with ice-skating and scrapbooking events. -Kelly Nichols Emo (Epsilon Chi-Cal Poly)
Topeka, Kan., alumnae and Washburn (Upsilon) collegians collect toys and teddy bears for charity.
SILICON VALLEY/SOUTH BAY CONTACT: Deanna Del Grande (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara) silicionvalleyphis@gmail.com www.siliconvalleyphis.org
South Central Region NYC METRO, N.Y. Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day at a local eatery. Other events included a teddy bear drive for local children, a pottery painting event and ice-skating in Central Park. -Diana Mulderig (Eta Iota-Pennsylvania)
NYC METRO CONTACT: Melissa Friedman (Eta Theta-San Francisco State) melissaf@alumnae.alphaphi.org www.nycalphaphi.org
DENVER, COLO. Alumnae hosted a holiday market with vendors setting up tables for participants to visit. Hostess proceeds were donated back to the chapter. Members celebrated the holidays at Lisa Pawlak Corrigan’s (Beta OmegaKent State) home. Sisters participated in a gift exchange while enjoying the story of “The Night Before Christmas.” Sisters melted away the winter blues at Ann Gitchell Bobkowski’s (Zeta Mu-Colorado State) home with a luau and game night. -Kate O’Hara Battagline (Gamma Nu-Miami University)
DENVER CONTACT: Kate Battagline
kobattagline@gmail.com www.denverphis.com TOPEKA, KAN. Alumnae and Washburn (Upsilon) collegians joined forces to collect more than 100 teddy bears and stuffed toys. All items were donated to the Topeka Rescue Mission in time for the holidays. -Rebecca Collins (Upsilon-Washburn)
TOPEKA CONTACT: Rebecca Collins
aphigirl01@hotmail.com WICHITA, KAN. More than 60 alumnae and Wichita (Gamma Xi) collegians attended a Founders' Day celebration, hosted by Georgia Hamman Kintzel (Gamma Xi-Wichita State). Mari Dunn DiMattia (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) hosted a cooking class. Alumnae and collegians decorated the Gamma Xi house for the holidays, and Gamma Xi hosted the annual gingerbread house decorating party for children of alumnae. Louise Brinegar (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) hosted a brunch and ornament exchange for alumnae. -Shirley Clegg Dieker (Gamma Xi-Wichita State)
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Wichita, Kan., alumnae Allison Lindsay Brookins, Ellen Fiedler Estes and Louise Brinegar (all Gamma Xi-Wichita State) attend a holiday brunch and ornament exchange.
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year. A Red Dress dinner was held in February. -Julie O’Meara Jernstrom (Nu-Nebraska)
OMAHA CONTACT: Jennifer Flemming Dannehl (Delta Xi-
Nebraska/Kearney) jdannehl@paypal.com
Shirley Gilley Lancelot (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) receives a 50-year pin from Jinx Wiggins Florey (Beta Mu-Alabama) during a Fort Worth, Texas, Founders' Day luncheon.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Alumnae enjoyed the annual holiday party and ornament exchange. Upcoming events include a service project and Alpha Phi Foundation Bunco. Find the OKC alumnae chapter on their new Facebook page for more information on events. -Beth Anderson Brown (Phi-Oklahoma)
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KEARNEY, NEB. Alumnae hosted the Alpha Phi Chair-ity Auction. The event featured hand-painted and decorative chairs by local artists and decorators as well as silent auction items. The event raised more than $2,000 for the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation’s® The Women’s Health Event. In addition, alumnae were able to fund a substantial scholarship for an undergraduate student and present the Alpha Phi Foundation with a $600 check for cardiac care. -Lindsey Perlinger Bash (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney)
KEARNEY CONTACT: Lindsey Bash
lperlinger@gmail.com OMAHA, NEB. Sisters celebrated the holidays with an auction and ornament exchange. They donated diapers to a local charity. 2009 began with a dinner at the Market Basket™. They enjoyed a presentation by a life coach who focused on each member’s personal goals for the PA G E T H I RT Y
DALLAS AND SUBURBAN P.M., TEXAS Sisters prepared for the holidays with a recipe exchange at the home of President Heather Bastin Guild (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City). Everyone brought an appetizer or dessert. Dee Jacobs (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/ Commerce) hosted an event that collected almost 200 toiletry items for donation to the Visiting Nurse Association of America. -Jennifer MacDonald Cole (Gamma Eta-North Texas)
DALLAS AND SUBURBAN CONTACT: Heather Guild
(Irving, Texas) to Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration. Ilana Rossel Steele (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce) was named to the Dallas pageant board; the board helps prepare Miss Teen Dallas and Miss Dallas winners for the Miss Texas pageant. Chapter activities included awarding a scholarship in honor of the Kim Neal Harlow (Omega-Texas) and celebrating sisters who have been members for 50 years or more. -Cynthia McCormac Sheppa (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce)
FAR NORTH DALLAS CONTACT: Ilana Steele
iasteele@aol.com http://fndaphis.org FORT WORTH, TEXAS Alumnae celebrated Founders' Day with a luncheon and rose ceremony. Shirley Gilley Lancelot (Gamma XiWichita State) was presented with a 50-year pin. The annual mother-daughter tea included a style show from a local boutique and a silent auction to benefit chapter activities. The Elizabeth Thompson Smith (OmegaTexas) award and scholarship was presented to Ashley Paul (Gamma Eta-North Texas), a junior biology major and vice president of chapter operations. -Nadine Troll Parsons (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian)
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heather@heatherguild.com www.alphaphidallas.org FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, TEXAS Three sisters enjoyed wonderful accomplishments recently. Cynthia Williams Dashiell (Epsilon OmegaTexas A&M) was one of three people asked to play cello at a White House open house in December. Miranda Forgac (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) escorted her class from The Academy of Irving Independent School District
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Sisters enjoy a Mary Kay® party before a night out on the town.
Shaina Silver McKeel, Sarah MacElwee Jaeschke and Julie Sexton (all Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) attend a holiday party.
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Atlanta, Ga., chapter officers (from left) Sephera Dandurand (Alpha-Syracuse), Mary Paige Edwards (Theta Iota-James Madison), Linda Koziara Frassrand (Beta Beta-Michigan State) and Ashley Green Chesson (Epsilon Phi-NC State) celebrate Founders’ Day.
FORT WORTH CONTACT: Tammy Farris Gordon (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) farrisandgordon@msn.com www.angelfire.com/tx4/aphi NORTHWEST HOUSTON, TEXAS A gaudy goodies auction raised $113. Members looked forward to creating care bear packages for Texas collegians, the annual Panhellenic luncheon, an evening with Bordeaux beaus and the chapter’s anniversary celebration. Be sure to visit the Northwest Houston alumnae chapter on Facebook. -Kimberly Roy Blocker (Delta Eta-Adrian)
NORTHWEST HOUSTON CONTACT: Jennifer Hoemig Merkel (Zeta Mu-Colorado State) jennifer.merkel@sug.com
JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST CONTACT: Kathy Rountree Lechner (Alpha LambdaAlumna Initiate) epictt@aol.com www.geocities.com/jax_alphaphi SARASOTA/MANATEE, FLA. Alumnae enjoyed Founders’ Day at the Bird Key Yacht Club. Marcia Gilliland O’Connor (Beta BetaMichigan State) and Kathy McQuade Sittig (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) were honored with 50-year pins.
JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST, FLA. Alumnae enjoyed a family cookout hosted by Melanie White Cabiness (Epsilon Phi-NC State). They celebrated Founders' Day at a local restaurant and the holidays at Dawn Inglis Montgomery's (Zeta IotaVirginia) home. They also donated to Volunteers in Medicine® to help heart patients. -Dawn Inglis Montgomery (Zeta Iota-Virginia) SPRING 2009
-Ashley Green Chesson (Epsilon Phi-NC State)
ATLANTA CONTACT: Mary Paige Edwards (Theta Iota-James Madison) alphaphiatlanta@gmail.com www.alphaphiatlanta.com CELEBRATING FOUNDERS’ DAY
-Marcia Gilliland O’Connor (Beta Beta-Michigan State)
SARASOTA/MANATEE CONTACT: Jean West Walker (Beta Chi-Bucknell) jwestwalker@msn.com TAMPA BAY, FLA. Alumnae and Florida Tech (Theta Zeta) collegians enjoyed a Founders’ Day luncheon. Six alumnae were presented with anniversary pins, and Theta Zetas were given a donation of flatware for their new house. Leslie Kosel Eckstein (Delta UpsilonBaldwin-Wallace) led a historical walking tour of Ybor City. Sandy Willis Donelan (Delta Zeta-Maryland) hosted a holiday brunch. An ornament exchange was enjoyed by 28 members and guests. Pecans and poinsettias were sold to benefit cardiac care. -Helenanne Ellis Frobose (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State)
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donelas@aol.com ATLANTA, GA. Alumnae raised money for the Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) collegiate chapter with a Founders’ Day silent auction. They hosted the annual holiday party and prepared for the installation of the Iota Mu chapter in the spring. Upcoming events include a girls’ night in
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. Alumnae were saddened by the passing of Judith Morgan Plough (Alpha-Syracuse). A long-time chapter member, Judy was recognized as a 50-year member in 2007. She will be dearly missed. Members held a blood drive to honor the memory of Jane Garver Sterrett (Beta Nu-Duke). The ivy connection continues to meet monthly for dinner or drinks. Other events included fundraisers, a bingo night in support of the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN), a fall camp out hosted by Janeen Golomb Moore (Epsilon BetaButler), a holiday celebration at the home of Mary Ryan Evans (Gamma Nu-Miami University) and a Mary Kay® night at Michelle Figueras’ (Theta Xi – Shippensburg) home. -Stephanie Miller (Theta Xi-Shippensburg)
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Megan Adams (Theta Sigma-Southern Utah) and Beverly Eldringhoff Casey (Upsilon-Washburn) enjoy a Founders’ Day tea.
Faith Edgerton Riesen (Delta-Cornell) attends a beading event.
Judy Giudice Tull (Omega-Texas), left, and Judy Zink Nay (Gamma IotaTexas Tech) celebrate Founders’ Day.
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HAMPTON ROADS, VA., IVY CONNECTION Ivy connection members celebrated the holidays with a party at Alexis Vellines’ (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) home and hosted a fundraiser for the Alpha Phi Foundation in February. They are reaching out to area sisters who wish to become involved.
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-Jeana Willis (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport)
HAMPTON ROADS CONTACT: Jeana Willis Lowcountry, S.C., alumnae gather for the first meeting of the new Lowcountry alumnae chapter.
GREENVILLE AREA, N.C. Members enjoyed a tour of A Proper Setting, a local bridal product and registration company. Alumnae and East Carolina (Delta Alpha) collegians made homemade Valentines to sell. Alumnae also enjoyed an oyster roast. For more information about the chapter, please call 252.756.0501 or e-mail alumnaephis@yahoo.com.
Jeana.L.Willis@gmail.com www.myspace.com/ivyconnections NORTHERN VIRGINIA The chapter enjoyed a fall buffet dinner, a Founders’ Day luncheon, the Start! Greater Washington Heart Walk®, a dinner out with spouses and friends and an ornament exchange during the holidays. They looked forward to attending a play at the Little Theatre of Alexandria, the George Mason (Eta Lambda) collegiate chapter’s annual Red Dress Gala and other spring events. -Carol Anne Davis Snider (Epsilon Pi-Evansville)
-Gail Burton Joyner (Delta Alpha-East Carolina)
GREENVILLE AREA CONTACT: Gail Joyner
alumnaephis@yahoo.com LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. The first meeting of the Lowcountry alumnae chapter was held Nov. 8, 2008, in Mount Pleasant, S.C. The meeting was organized by Meredith Jones (Beta Omega-Kent State) and Amy McLaren (Theta IotaJames Madison). Alumnae celebrated the holidays with a cookie exchange.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA CONTACT: Kim Brown Brannon (Gamma Rho-Penn State) kimbrown@psualum.com www.alphaphi-va.org
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Southwest Region LONG BEACH, CALIF. Members enjoyed the annual holiday party hosted by Kathie Kingston Tomasulo (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State). They participated in a game of “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” and enjoyed homemade soups and salad. Donations were gathered for Miller Children’s Hospital, including books and handmade pillows. -Lauren Jensen Osborne (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach)
LONG BEACH CONTACT: Norma Gill Kolb (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) nkolb@earthlink.net NORTHERN NEVADA The chapter celebrated Founders’ Day with a luncheon. Other events included a beading party, the annual holiday cookie and ornament exchange and an evening of bingo and desserts. -Janis Bryn Mitchell McCubbins (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado)
-Nanette Early Edwards (Beta Omega-Kent State)
LOWCOUNTRY CONTACT: Meredith Jones
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UCLA (Beta Delta) alumnae gather at the chapter house for a Silent Chapter ceremony and dinner in honor of Laura Sudman Green, who recently passed away from breast cancer. Sisters from across California reminisced about Laura and remembered great times shared at UCLA.
NORTHERN NEVADA CONTACT: Fabienne Henry Hansen (Beta Psi-San Jose State) ms_fabienne@yahoo.com http://nnalphaphi.googlepages.com ALPHA PHI
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with lunch and a program at Barbara Christopher Swenson’s (Beta Mu-Alabama) home. Sisters raised more than $500 to make the holidays brighter for three Head Start™ families in Albuquerque. Barbara Poore Throckmorton (Beta Kappa-Denison) hosted the annual holiday party, including dinner and an ornament exchange. -Phyllis Swartz Wilson (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin-Wallace)
ALBUQUERQUE CONTACT: Judy Zink Nay (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) judynay@aol.com
Upper Midwest Region ASHLAND AREA, OHIO Alumnae entertained newly initiated members with a dessert party. Sisters enjoyed a trip to the Malabar
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“I traveled to Rajasthan, India, to work with The Veerni Project, a non-profit women's empowerment organization in the city of Jodhpur. One of my duties was to travel to rural villages with the Veerni mobile clinic to assist the nurses. This photograph was taken during a meeting with the village's women regarding World Population Day events and family planning advice.”
Inn, in Lucas, Ohio, for dinner with guests and a tour of Malabar Farm, former home of author Louis Broomfield. -Debby Gray (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland)
ASHLAND AREA CONTACT: Taryn Gallik Stover (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) tgallik@richnet.net CINCINNATI AREA, OHIO Alumnae celebrated the holidays with an annual ornament auction and holiday party at the home of Heather Wolff (Gamma Nu-Miami University). Proceeds of $200 will be donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation. -Erin Shaw (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland)
CINCINNATI AREA CONTACT: Erin Shaw
eshaw5@cinci.rr.com CLEVELAND EAST SIDE, OHIO Members gathered for dinner and game night at Emily Jewell Hodgman’s (Theta-Michigan) home. The annual ornament exchange was held at the historic Henn Mansion in Euclid, Ohio. Members enjoyed dinner, caroling, an ornament exchange and a visit from Santa Claus. Joann Kotecki Mog (Zeta PiCase Western Reserve) hosted a program about identity theft and how to avoid it. -Nora Davis Kieser (Beta Omega-Kent State)
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Learn more about the contest and view the second and third place photos by visiting the Alpha Phi Travel Blog at http://aphitravel.blogspot.com.
Congratulations to the following chapter for recently receiving its charter! LOWCOUNTRY, S.C., ALUMNAE CHAPTER Chartered: Dec. 9, 2008 Chapter President: Meredith K. Jones (Beta Omega-Kent State) E-mail: charlestonaphi@gmail.com
Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters are forming in the following areas: Alumnae Chapters (alumnae of all ages) California San Diego Canada Ottawa-Gatineau Colorado Fort Collins Georgia Savannah Iowa Cedar Rapids Missouri Columbia New Jersey Central New Jersey North Carolina Asheville Oklahoma Edmond Oregon Eugene Pennsylvania Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Please contact Paige Stallings (GammaDePauw) at pstallings@alphaphi.org if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area.
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In Loving Memory Mary Carr Boyd
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The Fraternity lost one of her most loyal leaders with the death of former International President Mary Carr Boyd (OmicronMissouri) in Perrysburg, Ohio, on Feb. 8, 2009, at the age of 87. As former International President Nancy Wittgen Burks DeVoe (Gamma-DePauw) termed her, Mary was a “cradle Alpha Phi.” Her mother was Margaret Ingwersen Carr (IotaWisconsin), former International Cardiac Aid Chairman, and her aunt was Clara Ingwersen Gregson (Iota-Wisconsin), former International President. She also had four Alpha Phi cousins. Mary attended the 1938 Convention in Pasadena, Calif., as a 16year-old and was invited to tea with Founder Clara Bradley Burdette (Alpha-Syracuse). Mary pledged the Fraternity at DePauw (Gamma) chapter, then transferred to the University of Missouri to bolster the then-struggling Omicron chapter there and was initiated at Omicron. She later served as President of the chapter. A stunning girl, Mary was chosen queen of the military ball and was elected in a campus poll as “the most beautiful woman on campus.” She began her 39 years of service to the International Fraternity in 1961 as a District Governor in Ohio. She served on the International Executive Board as Assistant Vice President, Director of Chapters East and Director of Extension. She served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1976-78 and was elected President of the Fraternity to serve from 1978-82. She was also Alternate National Panhellenic Conference Delegate from 196882. When the Executive Board determined to build a new office in Evanston, Ill., at 1930 Sherman Avenue, Mary was the one thought of immediately to head the building committee. She labored for two years on the building, which was completed in 1975. According to former International President Phyllis Sims Selig (Gamma Delta-Kansas), “The project did not take the typical course of an architect designing a building and when finished turning it over to the decorator. From the beginning, Mary and her choice of interior designer coordinated every detail with the architect and the Executive Board. “I am forever grateful to my Executive Board for giving Mary carte blanche to finalize colors, furniture and accessories. Our headquarters became a model for other women’s fraternities planning such offices.” When the Fraternity determined to enlarge the headquarters in 1991, Mary again accepted the chairmanship of the building committee. When Omicron chapter was revitalized in 1999, Mary returned to the Missouri campus for the celebration. Val Lawlor (OmicronMary Carr Boyd Missouri), an Executive Board director at the PA G E T H I R T Y- F O U R
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time, remembers Mary’s pride on that day and the tear in her eye when she saw her photograph on the chapter house wall next to that of Omicron chapter’s first International President, Sara Ann Wheeler Hatton, on whose Board Mary had served. Mary’s final service to the Fraternity came in 1998-2000 as Chairman of the Alpha Phi Foundation. At the close of the 2000 Convention, she was presented the Fraternity’s prestigious Ivy Vine Award, given to only a handful of the most notable members. International President Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT) salutes Mary Carr Boyd by stating that her contributions over the years are immeasurable and noting that her most lasting legacy will be the example she set for countless members: “Her dignity, conviction and her steadfast loyalty inspired generations.” Mary is survived by her husband, Bob, two sons, Bob and Bill, her brother, John, her sisterin-law, Blanche Boyd Wolpers (OmicronMissouri), and seven grandchildren, including her granddaughter, Avery Boyd (Theta UpsilonCSU/Chico). Memorial donations for this incomparable member may be sent to the Alpha Phi Foundation.
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Silent Chapter Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Claire Paquin Fox (’98), Sept. 30, 2008. Lois Amster Harper (’41), Dec. 12, 2008. Colorado (Beta Gamma) Jessie Ott Boyle (’37), Dec. 13, 2008. Cornell (Delta) Jasmine Tuttle Bryant (’37), Nov. 25, 2008. Helen Brown Reader (’38), May 20, 2008. Cheryl Chadbourn RosenblatSchell (’59), Jan. 9, 2008. Margaret Wilharm Tuttle (’45), Dec. 31, 2008. Denison (Beta Kappa) Cynthia Ainsworth (’55), July 28, 2008. Virginia Stark Snead (’43), June 11, 2008. DePauw (Gamma) Sarah Boardman Fowler (’30), Nov. 7, 2008. Geraldine Matthews Lee (’43), Oct. 18, 2008. Duquesne (Epsilon Iota) Mary Barckley Wilhelm (’71), Dec. 15, 2008.
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Idaho (Beta Zeta) Margaret Bacheller Myers (’40), Oct. 20, 2008. Minnie McCurry Thomas (’36), Oct. 23, 2008. Illinois (Beta Alpha) Ruth Amling Kolb (’39), Dec. 3, 2008. Barbara Bailey Lundberg (’38), Nov. 27, 2008. Isabelle Marvin Zimmerly (’42), Dec. 16, 2008. Kansas (Gamma Delta) Clara Hall Baskett (’54), Nov. 16, 2008. Michigan (Theta) Jean Gilmer Cooper (’41), Oct. 24, 2008. Michigan State (Beta Beta) Nancy Shillinger Carpenter (’50), Dec. 6, 2007. Minnesota (Epsilon) Patricia Johnston Bain (’37), Dec. 12, 2008. Elizabeth Banker Harris (’37), Jan. 8, 2009. Montana (Chi) Linda Kammerzell Aashiem (’60), Nov. 12, 2008. Dorothy Ficke Deschamps (’42), Dec. 7, 2008.
Nebraska (Nu) Mildred Mousel Reeves (’36), Dec. 20, 2008. Northwestern (Beta) Margaret Tideman Sprenger (’39), Dec. 24, 2008. Oklahoma (Phi) Mildred Henke Lord (’41), Nov. 20, 2008. Virginia Dicken Flack Sanders (’30), Oct. 16, 2008. Oregon (Tau) Janet Welch Palermo (’40), June 2, 2008. Roanoke (Delta Iota) Sharon Huffman Siders (’63), May 27, 2008. Rollins (Beta Lambda) Carol Semmons Gardener (’61), Aug. 24, 2008. San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) Marie Cunningham Wordell (’59), Sept. 15, 2008. South Dakota (Psi) Mary Slaughter Campbell (’39), Aug. 9, 2008. Gertrude Williamson Hunt (’35), Nov. 22, 2008. Southern Utah (Theta Sigma) Cecilee Goddard (’96), Aug. 22, 2008.
You can make a gift to the Alpha Phi Foundation in honor of a new arrival, to celebrate a marriage or in memory of a sister who has entered the Silent Chapter. Call 847.475.4532 or visit www.alphaphi.org/foundation for details. Syracuse (Alpha) Elaine Wilson Amidon (’32), Sept. 22, 2008. Margaret Grace Gover (’34), Dec. 13, 2008. Dorothy Miller Henderson (’34), Dec. 30, 2008. Judith Morgan Plough (’57), Dec. 16, 2008. Annette Hill Rea (’48), Oct. 25, 2008. Shirley Moore Thomas (’51), Oct. 2, 2008. Texas (Omega) Patti Nolen Crain (’39), Nov. 10, 2008. Elizabeth Painter Hutchins (’37), Oct. 11, 2008. Rosemary Melancon Romine (’46), Nov. 19, 2008. Clara Stearns Scarbrough (’33), Nov. 28, 2008.
UCLA (Beta Delta) Laura Sudman Green (’80), Oct. 31, 2008. Utah (Beta Sigma) Polly Cook Craven (’54), Aug. 22, 2008. Washburn (Upsilon) Natalie Billingsley Herold (’44), Dec. 6, 2008. JoAnne Schwalen Hiltbrunn (’43), Dec. 31, 2008. Danielle N. Phelps (’99), Nov. 10, 2008. Washington (Sigma) June Fudge Macpherson (’45), Jan. 1, 2008. Florence Neelley Scott (’27), Oct. 25, 2008. Washington State (Beta Rho) Mary Valley Wyckoff (’46), Nov. 27, 2008.
Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Patricia Pate Wylie (’59), Nov. 25, 2008.
West Virginia (Beta Iota) Stephanie Shreve Ours (’66), Dec. 31, 2008.
UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Frances Levensaler Bishopric (’26), Nov. 24, 2008.
Wisconsin (Iota) Diane Crawford Kingwill (’55), Oct. 9, 2008.
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Sister Wins Interfraternal Honor Congratulations to Genevieve Evans Taylor (Psi-South Dakota), recipient of the Richard McKaig Outstanding Doctoral Research Award, presented during the Association of Fraternity Advisors’ (AFA) annual conference in December in Denver, Colo. The award, made possible by a grant from the Fraternity Executives Association, recognizes an outstanding doctoral GENEVIEVE EVANS TAYLOR dissertation completed by an individual recently completing her/his doctorate. The purpose of the award is to encourage and support the study and dissemination of high quality research on the role of the fraternity and sorority in higher education and to recognize students at the doctoral level who show promise in the field of student affairs. Genevieve is employed by The University of South Dakota as the Temporary Student Center director. She holds a doctorate of education in adult and higher education from The University of South Dakota. The winning dissertation was titled, “The Study of Leadership Programs Sponsored by Inter/National Sorority Headquarters as Related to Key Leadership Components.” NPC ANNUAL MEETING The National Panhellenic Conference Interim Session was held in October. Visit www.npcwomen.org to read about it.
Early Recruitment Please refer to the following chapter addresses and recruitment dates when mailing Potential Member Reference Forms (found on page 14, at www.alphaphi.org or by calling the Executive Office at 847.475.0663). Please Note: All forms should be mailed to the attention of vice president of recruitment, with a copy sent to the Executive Office, Attn: Reference Forms. ALABAMA Alabama (Beta Mu) Beta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 11045 Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-0012 ARIZONA Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 1339 E. 1st St. Tucson, AZ 85719 Arizona State (Gamma Pi) Gamma Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 739 E. Apache Blvd. #94 Tempe, AZ 85281 CALIFORNIA UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi 2830 Bancroft Steps Berkeley, CA 94704 USC (Beta Pi) Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 643 W. 28th St. Los Angeles, CA 90007
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COLORADO Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta) Iota Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1550 Campus Drive Golden, CO 80134 FLORIDA Florida Tech (Theta Zeta) Theta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 150 West University Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901 GEORGIA Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi 200 Sandridge Court Alpharetta, GA 30022 IDAHO Idaho (Beta Zeta) Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 3078 Moscow, ID 83843 ILLINOIS Illinois (Beta Alpha) Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 508 E. Armory Ave. Champaign, IL 61820
IOWA Iowa (Delta Epsilon) Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 E. College St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta) Epsilon Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1215 W. 23rd St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 KANSAS Washburn (Upsilon) Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 1839 Jewell Ave. Topeka, KS 66621 Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Gamma Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 3912 E. 21st St., #40 Omega Ct. Wichita, KS 67208 MICHIGAN Kettering (Iota Epsilon) Iota Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Greek Life-Alpha Phi, 1700 W. 3rd Ave. Flint, MI 48504
MISSOURI Missouri (Omicron) Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 S. Providence Columbia, MO 65203 William Woods (Delta Chi) Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 200 W. 12th St. Fulton, MO 65251 NEBRASKA Nebraska (Nu) Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi 1531 S St. Lincoln, NE 68508 NEW HAMPSHIRE Dartmouth (Iota Kappa) Iota Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi H.B. 5248 Hanover, NH 03755 NORTH CAROLINA East Carolina (Delta Alpha) Delta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 950 E. 10th St. Greenville, NC 27858 OKLAHOMA Oklahoma (Phi) Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1401 S College Norman, OK 73072 Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) Delta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 2501 N. Blackwelder, OCU Box 66A Oklahoma City, OK 73102
TEXAS North Texas (Gamma Eta) Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 305692 Denton, TX 76203 Texas (Omega) Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 2005 University Austin, TX 78705 Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 4203 Commerce, TX 75428 Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi #1 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 WASHINGTON Washington State (Beta Rho) Beta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 840 NE California Pullman, WA 99163 Editor’s Note: A complete chapter recruitment address and date list will be printed in the Summer 2009 Quarterly.
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