Quarterly Alpha Phi
A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity
Since 1888
Vol. 113, No. 2
Spring 2001
Alpha Phi TV Anchors Sisters Anchor LA News TV Phi Creates Program that Saves Newborns
Also In This Issue: Heart Health Regional Conferences Alpha Phi Salutes Outstanding Advisers
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NPC Update
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Alumnae Pride
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Alpha Phi Mourns a Legend
A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Volume 113, Number 2
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F R A T E R N I T Y
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 International Executive Board International President: Jean Cameron Tindall Vice President: Carole Salerno Secretary/Treasurer: Amy Pfannenstiel Bunszel Felicia Hunt Valerie Lawlor Monica Kennedy Monczka Mary Rekart Ulich Crista Cate Vasina Judith Segerer Watson Ex-Officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate Ex-Officio: Pamela Wilcox, Executive Director Editorial Advisory Board Chairman: Lisa Marlene Sawyer Susan Weiskittle Barrick Sheila George Bright Lesli Davis Nadolski Jan Jones Owen Heather Wallace Foundation Directors Chairman: Susan Brink Sherratt Vice Chairman: Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra Secretary: Michelle Marchant Treasurer: Susan Weiskittle Barrick Judith Knudsen Brown Gayle Goodman Jean Cameron Tindall Alpha Phi Quarterly Staff Editor: Christine Spiegel E-mail: quarterly@alphaphi.org Alpha Phi Quarterly Design Michelle Webb Design E-mail: mwdesign@vcnet.com Alpha Phi Home Page http://www.alphaphi.org Executive Office Executive Director: Pamela Wilcox Address: 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847.475.0663 Fax: 847.475.6820 E-mail: fraternity@alphaphi.org Foundation Office Executive Director: Nancy Owen Craig Address: 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Foundation Phone: 847.475.4532 Fax: 847.475.9982 E-mail: foundation@alphaphi.org National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Deana Koonsman Gage Second Alternate Delegate: Linda Groves Root Third Alternate Delegate: Laura Malley-Schmitt Alpha Phi Quarterly Editorial Policy
CORRECTION The Alpha Phi Foundation incorrectly listed the John and Sharon Spraker Barnes Scholarship as the John and Sharon Barnes Scholarship in the Winter 2001 issue. The Quarterly regrets this error.
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Good communication is critical. One of my personal goals is to improve communication with others. As Fraternity president, three years ago I set an objective to improve communication within the Fraternity and with those not affiliated with us. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Communication has to be clear so that it can’t be misinterpreted. I always marvel at the way two opposing sides in the political arena can take the same announcement to support diametrically opposite points of view. Then, too, the Internet has changed our ways of communicating. E-mails pour in and those writing expect an instant answer … one that can be sent on immediately to 200 others. Alpha Phis say to me about my e-mails, “Your answers are so brief!” That’s my style. Quick. To-the-point. I’ve learned, though, that people – especially Alpha Phis, my sisters – want a bit more: insight into what is happening in the Fraternity, support, assurance that their organization is operating effectively. Sometimes when we work on projects we tend not to touch base with our constituents as frequently as they would like, or we do it so briefly that they want more information. But sometimes as members we expect more communication than is humanly possible. I read an article recently that reminded me communication is a two-way street. It made the following good suggestions we can use daily: KEEP YOUR PERSPECTIVE. Yes, Alpha Phi is important to us as members, but where does the issue stand in the great scheme of things? Don’t overreact. LOOK LOCALLY. Some answers to your questions can be found locally. Communication begins there. Would you dial the White House if your street wasn’t plowed? Those nearest the issue really know what’s going on. KNOW OUR GOALS. We publish our mission and goals in detail. Everyone knows the direction we’re heading. Our goals are to find the best and brightest women to join Alpha Phi and to offer services to our alumnae at all points in their lives. Make sure your communication relates to our goals. CHANGE IS GOOD! Everything is changing – Alpha Phi, the Greek world, our campuses, our communities. Don’t wish for the “good old days” or talk about them all the while. Remember, we rode horses then, and disease was rampant. FORGIVE. Misunderstandings occur. Just like the two political columnists looking at the same issue, Alpha Phis often have opposite points of view, both of which are valid. If someone disagrees with you, be patient. Search for areas of agreement. Ask as many questions as you want of me, the Board, the EO staff. Our names are on the inside front cover of this magazine. Tell us what you think and give us a chance to respond. On the flip side, when we have a concern or question, we’ll ask you, the members of Alpha Phi, for feedback. Be sure to answer. That’s communication!
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SPEAKING OF COMMUNICATION. . . This issue of the Quarterly features award-winning television news anchors. Jodi Brooks’ (I-Wisconsin) reporting experience led to the creation of a program at the center of nationwide attention (see page 7). Ann Martin (Σ-Washington) and Catherine Anaya (BΠ-USC) co-host a Los Angeles talk show for women (see page 8).
TOP COMMUNICATOR When it comes to spreading the word about Alpha Phi, who’s the best communicator you know? Chances are, the name of someone from your local chapter advisory board first comes to mind. Chapter advisers are Alpha Phi alumnae with expertise in member recruitment, finance and programming who provide leadership, guidance and support to collegians. They are prime communicators, keeping together the vision of the past and the energy of the future. Beginning with this issue, the Quarterly profiles some of these outstanding women. Congratulations to Colleen Brooks Evans (ΓP-Penn State), adviser to her former chapter and our first outstanding adviser. (See Outstanding Advisers, page 12.)
Jean Cameron Tindall ( M-Miami University) International President
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Conferences RRegional egional C onferences 2001 2001
Incorporating a New Approach to Programming
Poor weather conditions caused travel delays, but they didn’t hinder attendance or enthusiasm at Alpha Phi’s eight Regional Conferences this February. More than 1,300 collegiate chapter officers, advisers and alumnae gathered across North America to train and network. “This is the third year conferences were planned in each of the Fraternity’s eight regions,” says Director of Training and Development Denise Jung Reens (E -Northern Illinois). “Attendance was at an all-time high.” According to Southwest Regional Manager Lindsay Wiggins (B -USC), “Registrations just kept coming in, and we had to hustle to make sure everyone would fit. But it was worth it. The weekend was priceless!” Representatives from the International Executive Board, Alpha Phi Foundation, educational leadership consultants, regional teams, alumnae volunteers
to the volunteers who served as Regional Conference planners MID-ATLANTIC: Susan Kale White (ΓP-Penn State) and Kim Larsen Watson (O-Missouri) NORTH CENTRAL MIDWEST: Gina Catalano Hoener (E∆-Northern Illinois) NORTHEAST: Tanya McGinn (Y-Washburn) PACIFIC NORTHWEST: Shana Goss Smith (X-Montana) SOUTH CENTRAL: Linda Boon DeFee (ΓI-Texas Tech) and Debby Perkins Anderson (ΓΩ-Midwestern State) SOUTHEAST: Debra Nardi Myer (HΛ-George Mason) and Liz Lord-Hannum (HΠ-Richmond) SOUTHWEST: Lindsay Wiggins (BΠ-USC) UPPER MIDWEST: Jan Brinker Schaeffer (BO-Bowling Green State)
and Executive Office staff attended the conferences to assist with presentations and answer questions.
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Alpha Phis enjoy the South Central conference.
❷ IEB member Judy Segerer Watson (BO-Bowling Green State) presents Mary Fox Thomas (P-Ohio State) with a 50-year pin during the Upper Midwest conference. Mary is a member of the Ashland Area alumnae chapter, which she founded in 1988. She also was instrumental in organizing the Mansfield Area Alumnae Panhellenic Association. ❸ Southeast alumnae and collegians await delayed flights because of poor weather following their conference.
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New approach to programming “Our new approach to conference programming also paid off for attendees and conference planners,” Denise says. “We established a way to incorporate both regional requests for specific programs with the priority topics that the Fraternity felt must be presented in each region.” To do this, conference coordinators from each region worked with the Executive Office’s training and development department and their own regional team to develop programs. At the same time, an international-level conference team reviewed last year’s conference evaluations and studied each region’s needs. This team made suggestions and established programming topics for all regions. “The team suggested different kinds of programs,” Denise says. “Some were priority programs that were musts for each region to include. These programs were created by the team and EO staff.”
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❸ ➊ South Central Regional Manager Linda Boon DeFee (ΓI-Texas Tech) poses with Texas Tech (ΓI) Chapter Adviser Pam Brown Carson (ΓI-Texas Tech). ❷
Collegians from closing chapter Franklin & Marshall (ZΣ) present a check to the Alpha Phi Foundation during the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference.
❸ Collegians at the Southeast conference participate in a philanthropy project workshop.
Denise added, “The team recognized certain programs were more appropriate for specific regions, so other sessions were turned over to each region’s planners, with support from the team and EO staff.” Denise explained that every conference had to have a risk management session, for example: “The Fraternity believes that chapters must understand the consequence of behavior on their chapters and the Greek system, as well as on individual lives. This is a must-have program.” EO staff and team volunteers partnered to write these sessions. Each region’s planners selected their own facilitators, and team members “trained the trainers.”
KCBS-TV Los Angeles news anchor Catherine Anaya (BΠ–USC), spoke to Alpha Phis at the Southwest Regional Conference. She shared stories of her collegiate experiences as well as the professional path that brought her to one of the largest television markets in the country. “I am pro-sorority,” Catherine explained to a receptive audience. “When I joined Alpha Phi I was quiet and shy. Alpha Phi gave me a place to feel comfortable and grow.” Leadership, the ability to get along with a diverse group of people and loyalty are just a few of the life-lessons Catherine attributes to the Alpha Phi experience. “I don’t know how many of you are interested in television news,” Catherine began as she described her professional development, “but I hope there will be something you all can take from the path I have followed.” As Catherine describes packing up her bags for her first job in a small Texas border town, the message is clear: believe in yourself, get your foot in the door and don’t be afraid to take chances. Catherine’s big break came as a health reporter in Phoenix, Ariz. — a series on breast cancer. Enlisting the help of her mother as her “buddy,” she launched Buddy-Check 12 in which friends pair up to remind each other to do a breast exam on the same day each month. The most poignant moment in her speech came when Catherine described a story she reported about a 5-year-old girl who was struggling with leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. The girl finally found her match in her grandfather. The transplant was successful and she went into remission. One hundred days later, Catherine was preparing a follow-up report. At the time a new mother herself, she received a call informing her that the girl’s cancer had returned. Fighting back tears, Catherine paused, closed her eyes and took a deep breath before continuing. “One month after she passed away I received an Emmy for that story.” Letters from breast cancer survivors crediting Catherine with saving their lives as well as her Emmy award-winning story changed the way she reports the news. “Now when I do the news, it comes from my heart,” she says. Gracious with her time, answering individual questions after her speech and sharing her enthusiasm for the sorority, Catherine Anaya won the hearts of many Alpha Phis. Read more about Catherine Anaya on page 8.
NEW THIS YEAR: CONFERENCE MATERIALS POSTED ON WEB Technology played a new role in Regional Conferences this year. Registration forms and additional information about each region’s conference were posted on the Alpha Phi International Web site. Visit www.alphaphi.org for news and information about future conferences.
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Catherine Anaya (top row center) joins Beta Pi collegians for lunch during the Southwest Regional Conference.
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➊ ❸ ➊ Southwest Regional Conference participants "Change the Channel" during a member participation and retention workshop of the same name.
organization, Alpha Phi, with its very high standards and image.” According to Beta Alpha (Illinois) President Nicki Maag, “Officers and advisers from our chapter thought every session [at the North Central Midwest conference] was very beneficial. I really enjoyed the bylaws session because of its instruction on altering chapter bylaws without losing International bylaw information. Round table and group discussions by office were extremely helpful and provided opportunities to ask questions and receive advice from other Alpha Phis.”
❷ Members of the North Central Midwest regional team enjoy a performance by the Galileo Players, an improv group from Chicago. ❸ Montana (X) Chapter President Kerry Murphy accepts an award for Outstanding Collegiate Chapter during the Pacific Northwest conference. She is pictured with Chapter Adviser Carmen McFarlane, right, and Recruitment Adviser Kelly McFarlane (X-Montana), left.
Congratulations to chapters recognized during conferences for celebrating anniversaries this year
“Designating top-priority programs for all regions not only brought consistency, but ensured the quality of the programs used. At the same time, leaving certain programming to each region’s planners guaranteed that the material presented would be appropriate and specific to the region,” says Denise. “The partnership of volunteers and staff put together a conference schedule that not only met individual regional needs but reminded every attendee that we’re all part of an international
UPPER MIDWEST: Western Ontario (ΘH) 10 years Akron (HΓ) 15 years Adrian (∆H) 40 years Toronto (Ξ) 95 years Wisconsin (I) 105 years PACIFIC NORTHWEST: Santa Clara (ZΓ) 25 years UC/Berkeley (Λ) 100 years
Alcohol-Free Social Ideas for Collegiate Chapters Discussion of alcohol-free activity ideas was incorporated in all regions this year as part of risk management programming. (Alpha Phi’s Alcohol-Free Resolution was effective fall 2000. See more on the Alcohol-Free Resolution in the Spring 2000 Quarterly). CAMPUS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Adopt-a-Highway Blood drive Car wash Habitat for Humanity Trick-or-Treating for canned goods to donate
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THEME PARTIES
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
GAMES
MISCELLANEOUS
Carnival/fair Dynamic duos Favorite vacation (dress/food) Hawaiian luau Sadie Hawkins
Backpacking/hiking/camping Bonfire with s’mores, wiener roast, BBQ Hayride Picnic in the park Sightseeing tours
Arcade (rent for the evening, give tokens) Dating Game Family Feud Fortune telling Paintball Whirlyball
Aerobic exercise Break a Guinness World Record Gag gift exchange Lecture series Pottery/craft classes
SPORTING EVENTS
Bowling Greek Olympics Lasertag Skating (ice or roller) Softball Volleyball (beach or water) Water park - slides
MUSIC AND MOVIES
Amateur playhouse performances Battle of bands (hire inexpensive bands/vote on best) Concerts on the lawn Dance contest Film festival Musical theater
FOOD EVENTS
Chili cook-off contest Chucky Cheese party with area children Dinner events (invite speakers, alumnae, faculty) Fondue party
For more alcohol-free social activity ideas, log on to www.deltachi.com/leadership/other/delta_chi_social_101.pdf or contact the Alpha Phi Executive Office at fraternity@alphaphi.org or 847.475.0663.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE INITIATED DURING REGIONAL CONFERENCES PACIFIC NORTHWEST Meredith Hawkes Sanman, sponsored by Candence Sanman (T-Oregon) Carolyn Fordham Jensen, sponsored by Nancy Lyle (BZ-Idaho) NORTH CENTRAL MIDWEST Ann Hanson, sponsored by Lisa Bostic Miller (Ψ-South Dakota) SOUTHEAST Christopher Newport (ΘΦ) NORTHEAST Melissa Frank, sponsored by Tanya McGinn (Y-Washburn)
Program highlights included: Introduced at the Southwest Regional Conference in February 1999, FISH! is a video about putting fun into your business or organization. A positive attitude directly affects morale, according to workers in a Seattle fish market. This can work for Alpha Phi too, says Regional Manager Lindsay Wiggins, who recreated the film and program to make it Alpha Phi-specific. The MidAtlantic conference included the original “FISH!” for the first time this year, while South Central region Alumnae Membership Coordinator Amy Jordan Tvrdik (O-Missouri) utilized the program’s sequel: “FISH STICKS!” The sequel also is about the positive synergy that results when people are committed to their jobs and team.
FOUNDATION FUN … WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS The Foundation-sponsored Seats of Power session educated attendees about Alpha Phi Foundation programs and gave them an opportunity to interact in a relaxed atmosphere. A modern-day version of musical chairs, the game featured its own soundtrack. Groups walked around circles of chairs while hearing facts about Foundation programs such as cardiac care, scholarships and Professor of the Year. The end of the music and reading sent women scrambling for limited chairs. After each round, one player from each group answered a question about a Foundation program. A correct answer kept the player in the game. The game concluded when the facilitator showed what happens if funding is taken away from Foundation programs, illustrating how collegiate and alumnae chapters and individuals fit into Foundation fundraising. “Every gift, every chapter fundraiser, every dollar achieves greatness for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Every donor makes us one of the most powerful foundations in the Greek world,” says Foundation Board Vice Chairman Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra (∆Θ-Western Michigan), who represented the Foundation during the Upper Midwest conference. For information about playing the game at your chapter, call Foundation Manager of Public Relations Emily Ellison (ΓI-Texas Tech) at 847.475.4532. Colleginas vie for the Seats of Power during the Upper Midwest conference.
➊ Foundation Consultant Amy Latham (ΓI-Texas Tech), Liaison Lynne Paradis Sawyer (∆NMaine) and Board of Director Gayle Goodman (B∆-UCLA) represent the Alpha Phi Foundation during the Northeast Regional Conference. ❷ Alpha Phis participate in a preference ceremony as part of a workshop.
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❸ South Central conference attendees sport their denim Alpha Phi alumnae shirts.
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Congratulations to Regional Award Winners NORTHEAST: Several chapter awards were presented. Highlights: Syracuse (A), Maine (∆N), Bentley (ZP), Rensselaer (ΘT), SUNY/Plattsburgh (ΘΨ) and Rhode Island (I∆) for meeting or exceeding Foundation goals. Outstanding Panhellenic Support and Participation went to Bishops (HX). Taryn Grossman (New Hampshire-HA) was named Outstanding Chapter President. Tufts (ZΘ) was Most Improved Chapter and MIT (ZΦ) was Outstanding Collegiate Chapter. Outstanding Advisory Board and Advisory Board Development awards went to Cornell (∆). MIT Adviser Adrienne Prahler Jaffe (zΦ-MIT) was honored as the region’s Outstanding Chapter Adviser.
to a Collegiate Chapter during the Membership Recruitment Process. Outstanding Cooperation with Regional Team awards went to Oregon (T), British Columbia (BΘ), Santa Clara (ZΓ), CSU/Hayward (H∆), Eastern Washington (HΨ) and CSU/Chico (ΘY). Jane Dohrmann Fallon (BΓColorado), chapter adviser for Idaho (BZ) was recognized for longest tenure as a chapter adviser, 12 years. SOUTHWEST: Several recruitment awards were presented. Highlights: risk management awards went to USC (BΠ) and Chapman (HY). CSU/Northridge (EY) was awarded for their Scholarship Program and Improved Scholastic Ranking on Campus and CSU/San Bernardino (HB) for their Excellent Effort in Creating a Presence on Campus. Awards for Outstanding Formal Recruitment went to UCLA (B∆) and Loyola Marymount (ZB). Pepperdine (IA) received an award for Most Improved Formal Recruitment and Colorado (BΓΛ) for Most Improved Informal Recruitment.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST: Several chapter, financial and membership recruitment awards were presented. Highlights: Outstanding Chapter awards went to UC/Davis (EP), bordeaux level, and Montana (X), silver level. Outstanding Sustained Chapter Excellence awards were presented to Puget Sound (ΓZ) and San Jose State (BΨ), both silver level, and UC/Berkeley (Λ), bordeaux level. Outstanding Formal Rush awards went to UC/Davis (EP), bordeaux level, and Montana (X), silver level. Outstanding Sustained Rush Excellence awards went to Idaho (BZ), bordeaux level, and Puget Sound (ΓZ) and Linfield (ΘA), silver level. Missoula, Mont., and East Bay, Calif., were awarded for Outstanding Alumnae Chapter Support given
Awards were not presented at Mid-Atlantic, North Central Midwest, South Central and Upper Midwest conferences. Southeast award list was not available at press time.
Six Weeks to Success: A Guide to New Member Orientation Programs: Written by Northeast Regional Manager Tanya McGinn (T-Washburn), this new member education and retention program
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Carolynne Bond Kent (ΓΛ-Texas/Houston), middle, accepts an award on behalf of the Alabama alumnae chapter during the Southeast conference. Also pictured are Mary King Dunkin (BMAlabama), left, and Crista Cate Vasina (∆Γ-Northern Colorado), right.
❷ (From left) Missouri (O) alumnae Jill Miller Gardner, Amy Jordan Tvrdik, Terri Powell Seyl and Pam Kenney attend the South Central conference. ❸ Educational Leadership Consultant Sara Crest (E-Minnesota) poses with Collegiate Membership Coordinator Laura Davidson (B∆-UCLA) during the Southwest conference.
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focuses on ideas for chapter and sisterhood events, retreats and interaction among members. Advisor 101: Introduced to a test market of three Regional Conferences last year, this new program was unveiled and given to each chapter and adviser. A newly revised Collegiate Chapter Operations Manual (CCOM) also was distributed. Alumnae and chapter advisers attended programming and training sessions, and several regions hosted alumnae receptions. The Upper Midwest region was the first to incorporate a track entirely for alumnae this year, with participants from Western Reserve, Cleveland East, Cleveland West, Berea, Dayton, Ashland and Cincinnati chapters. Each conference included State of the Fraternity and State of the Region addresses and the Alpha Phi Foundation-sponsored Seats of Power (see sidebar). Some also incorporated awards ceremonies and initiation and ritual discussions or an initiation ceremony (see sidebars). Christopher Newport ( ) new members were initiated in a special ceremony during the Southeast Regional Conference. According to Theta Phi Chapter Adviser Ann Marie Weissert (FI-Virginia), “The women were honored and nervous and excited to share the ritual with all Alpha Phis attending the conference.”
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Providing “A Secret Safe Place for Newborns” Television Anchor’s Program is Modeled Across the Country By Christine Spiegel
A baby abandoned in the forest. A crying newborn found in a city dumpster. After years of reporting tragic stories like these, Jodi Brooks (I-Wisconsin) knew she had to do something to help. Jodi, a reporter and co-anchor for WPMI-TV in Mobile, Ala., is founder of “A Secret Safe Place for Newborns,” a program that assures the safety of unwanted babies. “I sat in trial and I watched a mother and young girl prosecuted for drowning a baby in a toilet. I just wanted to do something,” Jodi says. A Secret Safe Place allows a woman to bring her healthy baby, within 72 hours of birth, to a designated hospital. Hospitals provide medical attention and care in a safe environment until the child can be placed with a new family. The mother can remain anonymous, and the program guarantees no criminal charges will be filed as long as the baby is not harmed. “If you’re pregnant and you don’t know what to do and you’re in denial, it’s not a crime to have the baby. It is a crime when you hurt the baby. We’re trying to stop the crime before it happens,” Jodi explains. Eleven babies have been saved in Alabama – nine of them in Mobile – since the program began in 1998. In the Mobile area, not a single infant has died during that time. “I’ve had the chance to meet some of those babies. It’s no longer a headline. It’s not a statistic anymore. It’s life,” says Jodi. “I’ve looked into the babies’ eyes and seen their little dimples. It’s amazing.” One saved baby was handed to a nurse in the parking lot of a hospital. Jodi says as the nurse walked to her car after her shift, another car stopped in front of her. A young girl got out, handed the nurse a bundle and drove away. Looking down at the tiny bundle in shock, the nurse realized she held a baby. Only two pounds, the baby was blue and had no pulse. “The nurse was trained in neonatal intensive care,” Jodi says. “She gave the baby CPR and ran to the emergency room. As soon as the doors opened the baby started to cry. That baby was an hour old. Without this program . . . he would not have made it.” Met with positive and enthusiastic response, A Secret Safe Place is now modeled in many communities. Thirteen states adopted related laws and more than 17 have pending legislation based on this initiative. But the program also has raised some questions. What happens if a mother wants her baby back? Does a father have rights? Can families obtain a medical history from the birth family?
Sometimes mothers do want their babies back. "We had one mother change her mind . . . She was not prosecuted [because the baby was not harmed]," says Mobile District Attorney John Tyson Jr., who has worked with Jodi since the program's inception. A legal process ensues as well if a father wants his child. A father can submit his name and the child's expected birth date through Alabama's putative father's registry. When a child is turned over to a Secret Safe Place, the database searches the information. If DNA testing shows the baby is his, the child may be placed with the father, Tyson says. Medical history forms are entirely optional, though. Jodi says the process is completely confidential, but most mothers choose not to submit the form. “There are lots of great programs out there and lots of avenues for women who don’t want their babies. But for some reason, they’re not using them,” Jodi says. “We are trying to catch the women who are missed [by the system].” Jodi continues, “The bottom line is we’re talking about a live baby. Do we want this baby in a hospital where it can be cared for or do we want this baby in a dumpster? It’s pretty simple.” A Secret Safe Place works in Mobile because people know about it, Jodi says. Recent television appearances on The Oprah Show, The Rosie O’Donnell Show and TODAY, as well as articles in national magazines, draw attention across North America. Jodi says the program’s ability to make a difference is overwhelming. She adds, “It’s so rewarding, both personally and professionally.” Jodi graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1993 with honors in journalism and sociology. Her list of broadcasting awards include an Emmy for community service, Alabama Associated Press “Best Reporter,” Excellence in Alabama Journalism and the 1999 Mobile Press Club Award of Excellence for community service. Clear Channel Communications recognized Jodi with the company’s first Humanitarian Award.
“Do we want this baby in a hospital where it can be cared for or do we want this baby in a dumpster? It’s pretty simple.”
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For more information about A Secret Safe Place, call the helpline at 334.431.5111 or visit the Web site at www.secretsafeplace.org. Editor’s Note: Read more about Jodi Brooks in the Fall 2001 Quarterly, where we feature our alumnae of distinction.
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Alpha Phis Find Each Other on TV By Michelle Webb (B∆-UCLA)
Turn on television news in the Los Angeles area and you’re likely to see two Alpha Phis. The Quarterly staff sat down with these news anchors on the set where they co-host a live talk show in the second largest television market in the U.S., and where the pair discovered a common path and a shared affiliation. Catherine Anaya (B USC) started her career in a small Texas border town, and Ann Martin ( -Washington) began as weathercaster in Seattle, Wash. In 25 years reporting the news, Ann has earned three Emmy and two Golden Mike awards. When she changed stations in 1994, Ann secured a contract which underscored her standing as one of the preeminent news anchors in the very competitive, male-dominated Los Angeles market. On her path to L.A., Catherine moved from Texas to Indiana and Arizona, winning many honors as well, including an Emmy award. She and Ann worked for some of the same television stations along the way, but it was not until last year that the two actually met. Today, Catherine and Ann work for CBS affiliate KCBS. Catherine anchors the morning news and Ann anchors primetime. Mid-day the two pair for “Woman 2 Woman,� a talk show for a primarily female audience, with recent guests ranging from Jamie Lee Curtis to Darva Conger. During a commercial break in the show’s taping, the subject of college and sororities came up. Catherine
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recalls, “Ann asked which sorority I [joined]. I said I am an Alpha Phi and she said, ‘So am I! I knew there was something I liked about you!’� Ann is quick to point out there is more than just “something� she likes and respects about Catherine, and it is clear Catherine feels the same. In many ways, despite their connection, the two are very different. Ann is a tall, blond veteran of television news with two children, 17 and 22. Catherine is a petite Latina, newly-established in the Los Angeles market with a 4-year-old daughter.
But the path that led these Alpha Phis to each other has its similarities: a little serendipity and a lot of hard work. Neither woman set out to be a television reporter. Ann (Martha Marmont while she was in school) was a junior fashion design major at the University of Washington when television beckoned. When students from the television production department taped a fashion show, Ann thought to herself, “television production. That sounds interesting!�
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Catherine followed a similarly serendipitous path. Undecided on a career path in high school, she knew she loved to write. Her mother, a USC student, brought the Daily Trojan student newspaper home
every day. Noting her interest in the paper, Catherine’s mother contacted the features’ editor and, two months prior to entering USC, Catherine was on the paper’s features staff. Catherine’s interest peaked when another writer suggested she had both the writing skill and image for television. Now balancing demanding careers is challenging. While both women are on camera, their husbands work “behind the scenes.” Catherine’s husband, a former professional baseball player, cares for their daughter at home. Ann’s
Thank you to Catherine Anaya (BΠ-USC) for speaking during the Southwest Regional Conference in
husband, who worked as a camera operator on high-profile movies, has stayed home with their children for 10 years. Hard work, a little luck and supportive families all played a part in helping Catherine and Ann become anchors for the Los Angeles station. Both women say their reliability and consistency are keys to their success. “There are always people prettier than you. Being responsible and getting the job done [gets you places],” says Ann. Both Ann and Catherine identify themselves as introverts, something their warmth and ease on camera and in meeting new people belies. Perhaps it was Alpha Phi that gave them safe homes to shed their shyness and take their places in the world. Catherine will tell you she was quiet in her first year of membership, growing more comfortable and holding positions as varied as assistant pledge trainer, rush counselor and Quarterly correspondant. Listening to them reminisce about their collegiate days, sing rush songs and compare living quarters, it is clear these “introverts” had a lot of fun. From Alpha Phi to the top of L.A. television, it seems appropriate that these sisters have found their way to each other and to a program that offers women a few moments to learn, laugh and grow.
Ann Martin co-anchors primetime news with Harold Greene (above). Ann and Catherine talk with Mary Stuart Masterson about her new show, Kate Brasher (left). Catherine and Ann learn the Samba during a story on Mardi Gras (below).
February (see page 3). Editor’s Note: Read more about Catherine Anaya and Ann Martin in the Fall 2001 Quarterly, where we feature our alumnae of distinction.
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Jodi Clark is Miss West Virginia 2000 Alpha Phi Alumna Carries Olympic Torch Carolyn Casper Delaney (M-Nebraska) participated in the longest torch relay in Olympic history, carrying the flame en route to Stadium Australia and the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Though not an Olympian herself, she is in the eyes of son Jordan, 15, who nominated her. He read that the Olympic Committee sought outstanding people to honor as torchbearers and submitted his mother’s name without telling her. Jordan has cystinosis, a rare and fatal kidney disease that has caused progressive degeneration since he was six months old. When his kidneys failed completely in 1998, Carolyn donated one of hers for transplant. Jordan’s thank you resulted in his mother carrying the torch through her Sydney neighborhood on the eve of the Olympics. “[It] was one of the highlights, so far, in my life,” says Carolyn. “[Torchbearers] arrived at the takeoff point by 5:30 a.m., got on a shuttle and received torches. We introduced ourselves and told why we were selected to carry the torch. Most were Olympians past and present, and a few were from the community like myself. We were all proud.” The bus stopped every 400 meters (450 yards) to drop off a torchbearer. According to Carolyn, “I was so lucky to be the last one on my bus. I had the thrill of seeing each person step into the crowd of cheering spectators.” When she agreed to the honor, Carolyn selected an amount of time she’d need to complete her leg of the run. “I chose [a level] above wheelchair, thinking it would be great to slow everything down and enjoy the moment for all it was worth. I’m also not the fastest runner,” she says. On the day of the event she was surprised to learn she’d have to speed up because the relay was behind schedule. “I managed to jog most of the way — uphill. Inspired by friends, students, neighbors and family, it passed like a dream,” she says.
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Carolyn passed the torch to John Newcomb, a famous Australian tennis player and Davis Cup coach. They shared a high five and a kiss before he ran off. Three hours of photos and special moments followed, including a visit with disabled workers who couldn’t go out to see the relay. Carolyn says, “It was truly a wonderful day. Thanks to Jordan, I was a hero for a few moments. He is the real hero. With few complaints, he has taken the challenge of a kidney disease, transplant and daily medication in stride. He is a happy, healthier boy due to the gift of a new kidney.” Carolyn, who has lived in Sydney since 1969, is a teacher. Her fifth grade class, family and friends were on hand to cheer her run. The Olympic torch was carried by 10,000 Australians on a 100-day, 16,800mile journey passing through almost 1,000 towns and communities. A fresh torch was used for each of the 10,000 relay legs, and bearers could keep the torch they carried. “Thanks to friends and family I have the whole experience on video, and whenever I want to feel good and special, on it goes,” says Carolyn.
Jodi Clark (BIWest Virginia) was named Miss West Virginia 2000 in June and represented the state in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. As titleholder, Jodi traveled over Jodi Clark 30,000 miles in the state, speaking to school children and civic groups to promote the Miss West Virginia Organization’s state-wide platform for American Red Cross Blood Services. Additionally, Jodi advocated her own program, “Vote America – Choose Your Future,” designed to increase awareness, especially among students and younger voters, of the importance and responsibility of voting and participating in the American political process. As part of the pageant, Jodi received the Academic Excellence Scholarship for the highest GPA among all W.Va. contestants. She graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia University in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in foreign language. Jodi will apply her nearly $13,000 in cash scholarship awards to attend the West Virginia College of Law and obtain a master’s degree in international law.
Mardi Gras Royalty Linda Tillman Gustwick ( G-North Texas) was “crowned” Queen of Mardi Gras Krewe in Natchitoches, La. As Queen Dionysos III of the Krewe of Dionysos, she reigned over all activities of the Krewe including a formal ball and Mardi Gras parade in February. Linda is a realtor in Natchitoches.
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McCall’s, Local Newspaper Highlight Phis Who are Breast Cancer Survivors The October issue of McCall’s magazine applauded the efforts of Meredith Strang Burgess ( MMaine) and the battle she’s waging – and winning – with cancer. Meredith was Meredith Burgess diagnosed with breast cancer last summer and has since led a onewoman crusade to increase cancer awareness. “Many people have a very difficult time talking about cancer, because it’s such a painful and difficult experience,” says Meredith. “But the truth is, speaking openly and honestly really helps you deal with it, emotionally and intellectually.” McCall’s shared Burgess’ story in its column, “McCall’s applauds…,” which highlights people who have found an original way to give back to society. “Researchers are making huge strides in the battle against cancer, and odds for patients are getting better and better all the time,” Meredith says. “It’s not easy, but it is a fight we can win.” Meredith is president of Burgess Advertising in Portland.
Maryellen Hurd Richardson ( -Texas) was featured in the Oct. 11 issue of The Picayune, a Beeville, Texas, newspaper, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Maryellen was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago. Today, after going through a mastectomy and chemotherapy, she volunteers at the Seton Highland Lakes Hospital (Texas) oncology department. She urges women to take charge of their bodies, including regular self and doctor examinations and awareness. She says early detection is key. For more information on breast cancer, please see the Spring 2000 Alpha Phi Quarterly, “Breast Cancer: Not an Older Woman’s Disease.”
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Two Phis are Tops in Pittsburgh Renée-Sophia Coulter (FO-Johns Hopkins) was named one of “Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest” for 2000 by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. The “50 Finest” are Renée-Sophia Coulter (with escort Steve honored for their Chenevey of WPXI-TV in professional, charitaPittsburgh). ble and social activity in the community. According to the foundation, they are “successful in their careers and … the most prominent, influential and successful single professionals in the city.” Renee was recognized in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and Pittsburgh Magazine and honored at a WTAE-TV party. Part of her duties before the event included raising money for the foundation, and Renee placed first among all participants. She is a tax attorney and business consultant for S.R. Snodgrass in Pittsburgh and graduated in 1994. Lane Maggio ( Q-Penn State) was selected by Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP) as one of Pittsburgh’s “40 Under 40” for 2000. PUMP is an organization that provides a forum for issues affecting young and young-thinking people in Pittsburgh. The group picks individuals from the area who PUMP describes as, “Pittsburgh’s young risk takers, scene makers/buzz creators, visionaries and rain makers.” Winners were honored last fall and their accomplishments highlighted in the October issue of Pittsburgh Magazine. Lane, a 1993 graduate, was an Alpha Phi International field consultant and chapter adviser to Duquesne (EI).
Dr. Sheila H. Forman (FO-Johns Hopkins) is author of Self-fullness: The Art of Loving and Caring for Your “Self” (Universe.com, Inc. $15.95, ISBN 059500505). Sheila Forman Designed like a workbook, it is described as “the ultimate guide to getting your life in order and feeling good about yourself.” Sheila is a licensed clinical psychologist and attorney. Through her work, she helped hundreds of people improve the quality of their lives by teaching them how to take care of themselves the “self-full” way. The book is available at bookstores, online at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com or through the publisher at www.iuniverse.com.
Alumna Honored as Junior High Advisor of the Year Pamela Bryan Stewart ( I-Texas Tech) was selected by the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) as the 2000 Junior High/Middle School Advisor of the Year. In addition Pamela Stewart to serving as student council advisor, Pam is a Spanish teacher at John Glenn junior high school in San Angelo, Texas. As state representative, she addressed over 1,400 students and sponsors in November at the annual state conference in Austin. In 11 years of serving as sponsor, Pam’s student council was recognized at the state level many times, shared its award-winning ideas in numerous presentations and served as a profile school. PAGE ELEVEN
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Editor’s Note: Volunteers who serve as advisers to Alpha Phi’s collegiate chapters across North America are vital to the success of those chapters. A chapter advisory board is led by a chapter adviser and includes advisers specializing in recruitment, programming and finance. Beginning in this issue, the Quarterly will profile regularly an outstanding adviser. (See page 1 for additional information.)
Colleen Evans
Outstanding Adviser Colleen Brooks Evans ( Q-Penn State) has served as chapter adviser (CA) to Penn State ( Q) since 1998. “I wanted to get re-involved with the chapter,” says the 1994 graduate. “I feel a strong tie with Alpha Phi, particularly with Penn Sate. I knew no one when I first came to the school, and Alpha Phi really helped me make the university smaller.” Friends from the State College, Penn., alumnae chapter recommended she become chapter adviser. Several had held the job, and Louise Caratelli Pirrotta ( Q-Penn State), Gamma Rho’s previous CA, suggested Colleen take over the post. Colleen works as assistant director of development in the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Pennsylvania State University. She says the management and listening skills acquired from her job carry over to her duties as CA, “Just as it is important to understand the university’s donors, it’s important to listen to Gamma Rho women and work with them to determine what’s best for them and the chapter in the long run.” Colleen says she doesn’t let being CA interfere with her job, “Sometimes I have to leave the office for a half hour to handle something, but usually at the start or end of my day. Some evenings I run late getting to the suite, but the women are great about working with my schedule.” According to Chapter President Ronnie Filippatos, “We can turn to Colleen for anything. Most importantly, she’s our link to International and helps us understand the big picture.”
“I try to help them get what they want out of membership.” Alpha Phi Director of Collegiate Membership Linda Long Boland ( J-CSU/Long Beach) adds that Colleen’s problem-solving skills are outstanding. “She approaches challenges in a creative manner while still working within Alpha Phi International guidelines,” Linda says. Colleen says an important of the job is determining just what those challenges are to her chapter and thenworking with collegians, other advisory board members and Executive Office staff to determine solutions.
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According to Colleen, Gamma Rho’s issues during the spring semester are dealing with the alcohol policy and enforcing standards. Penn State’s alcohol-free resolution goes into effect this spring, and the chapter wonders about its effect on campus. “Our leadership stepped up to the plate and did what was needed to fall in line with Alpha Phi International’s policy. . .We have young leaders, but they tend to mature quickly!” she says. Colleen says collegians must take ownership for their actions and understand there are consequences to them. At the same time, she wants them to feel good about their decisions and to handle difficulties among themselves and chapter leadership. “The collegians need to realize at every moment that they’re representing Alpha Phi,” she says. Dealing with peers is difficult, Colleen adds, but knowing how to separate friendships from duties is an important understanding.
“Some see me as the ultimate disciplinarian, but I’m not just here to put my foot down.” Having regular contact with the chapter is another reason Colleen’s successful as an adviser, says Linda. “I talk with members often, try to attend meetings once a week and go to as many ceremonies and sister-related special events as I can,” Colleen says. “It’s more than being a leader for a collegiate chapter. It is a commitment.” Would Colleen recommend advising a chapter? "Yes, but I would be honest . . . it takes a lot of time. Collegians need guidance," she says. There are chapter, Panhellenic and other meetings, depending on school requirements. Colleen continues, "Often I wish I was 10 years older or maybe had kids of my own to realize the things they're doing. It's about being open-minded and being there for them." She adds, "When I first accepted this position, I thought it would be a great experience. I'm glad I did. These women . . . I just love them!" Interested in finding out more about serving on an advisory board? Contact the Executive Office, 847.475.0663 or fraternity@alphaphi.org, or your local chapter to volunteer.
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GOTTA LOVE THOSE BOY BANDS! Junior Monica Burkhart (IΓ-University of the Pacific) meets members of popular singing sensations ‘N Sync after the filming of the “This I Promise You” video. She is pictured with JC Chasez. Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick also stopped to pose with her.
CALIFORNIA Pepperdine (IA) Iota Alpha highlights for 2000 included placing third overall in Homecoming competition, the inaugural issue of the charity “HeatWaves” calendar featuring Pepperdine students and a spring retreat. The chapter made quota for the first time since colonization, initiating 23 new members. The annual Alphatraz fundraiser earned almost $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation due to the hard work of Vice President of Marketing Melissa Batson. A Follow Your Heart philanthropy event also was organized, directed by Vice President of Recruitment Sarah Martin and Director of Formal Recruitment Jill Huebschman. Members were most excited to be named the university’s 2000 Sorority of the Year. Other campus awards included Philanthropy Event of the Year and Inter-Sorority Spirit. Iota Alphas danced the night away at a fall formal, organized by Vice President of Program Development Susan Anderson and her committee. —Jill M. Huebschman
IDAHO Idaho (BZ) Beta Zeta has been represented on Idaho’s Homecoming court for three years in a row. This year three Alpha Phis made it to finals, and Jennifer Butler was first attendant on the court. The chapter ranked first among sororities in Homecoming competition and placed second overall. Members spun off the “Go for the Gold” Homecoming theme and placed first in house decorating with its Willy Wonka theme, “Go for the Golden Ticket.” Each October Beta Zeta gets into the Halloween spirit by inviting an elementary class to the chapter house to carve pumpkins. This year the women chose alumna Julie Spangler’s (BZ-Idaho) first grade
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➊ class. Julie’s student teacher, Christina Vague, is a Beta Zeta chapter member. It was fun for everyone and a great way to spread Alpha Phi’s name in the community. In December, members raffled two roundtrip tickets to Las Vegas to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Each sister sold a minimum of ten tickets. The winning ticket was drawn during chapter meeting Dec. 4; the raffle raised $1,300 for the Foundation. —Melissa Myers
IOWA Northern Iowa (EΘ) Epsilon Theta celebrated its 30th anniversary in November with an alumnae formal. The event honored sisters who have been generous with their time and efforts and attracted alumnae from across the country. The formal included a social hour, dinner, program and dance and was headed by Alumnae Relations Chair Shannon Enslein. The event incorporated the 30 for 30 Program, which allows alumnae to further assist the chapter by donating 30 dollars for 30 years. Proceeds benefit the chapter’s continuous advancement. The event was a success, and members believe it will remain an important part of the chapter’s alumnae relations in the future. Dad’s Day also was a success and featured a slide show, dinner and hockey game. Sisters celebrated the holidays in December with dinner and a gift exchange. A Crush Party was held in February. Members look forward to Mom’s Day and the annual Spring Formal. —Jamie L. Stadie and Sarah Peters
MARYLAND Johns Hopkins (ZOΛ) Zeta Omicron deuteron organized The King of Hearts last year, a new competition involving the men of Johns Hopkins’ fraternities. Approximately 75 percent of the fraternities had entrants and almost 200
➊ University of Idaho (BZ) Beta Zeta chapter members and alumna Julie Spangler’s first grade class display pumpkins they carved for Halloween at the chapter house.
people cheered their favorite contestant and supported Alpha Phi. Admission fees and T-shirt sales benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. Another new event was a water fight, held on the Hopkins’ Beach in September. Sisters armed with water guns and wet sponges participated in a welcome back party planned by the university’s former director of unity and current Chapter President Mili Thomas. —Blythe Karow
NEW YORK Rensselaer (ΘT) Theta Tau celebrated the chapter’s 5th anniversary during spring Phi Fest 2000. Collegians and alumnae bonded at events such as a night downtown at All Sports, a Forget-Me-Not Formal in Albany and a continental breakfast. A highlight of the weekend was winning an Award of Excellence for social responsibility, recruitment and university relations during Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Awards of Excellence ceremony. In addition, the chapter was honored with the President’s Award of Excellence for overall excellence in all areas of Greek Life. Alpha Phi is the first sorority at RPI to win the President’s Award of Excellence. Last year, Theta Tau also was recognized during Convention 2000 as the Most Improved Collegiate Chapter–Silver Level. After a challenging formal recruitment process, the chapter welcomed 12 amazing new members. For a second year, members coordinated an RPI Greek team to walk in the Susan B. Komen Race for a Cure in October in Albany, N.Y. The second annual
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UC/BERKELEY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS UC/Berkeley (Λ)’s centennial celebration is April 20-21. All Lambda alumnae and their families are enthusiastically encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Christine Arroyo at 510.981.0246 or carroyo@uclink4.berkeley.edu.
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Alpha Phi Gong Show also was in October, with proceeds benefiting the Alpha Phi Foundation. Professor William St. John was Theta Tau’s nominee for the Alpha Phi Foundation’s Professor of the Year Award. He was one of four finalists for the award and was recognized on a local level at a professor reception in November. —Tara Caljouw
PENNSYLVANIA Lehigh (EΨ)
VIRGINIA Christopher Newport (ΘΦ) Theta Phi members bounced their way to earn $1,653.50 for the Alpha Phi Foundation in October. Vice President of Marketing Ruth Anne McMain
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WASHINGTON Washington State (BPΛ) Beta Rho deuteron sisters made a difference on campus and in the community last year. In November, they hosted the annual Ivy Court philanthropy event, which consisted of skits, serenades and a basketball tournament. Sisters enjoyed watching 14 fraternities demonstrate their acting, singing and athletic abilities, and raised more than $500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters also co-sponsored the annual YWCA Week Without Violence event, participated in its activities throughout the week and donated decorated candles to the Women’s Resource Center for use during a candlelight vigil. —Jessie Kane
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Four Alpha Phi chapters from across North America participated in the fall 2000 Dryel Clothing Drive: Akron (HΓ), Bowling Green State (BO), Indiana (BT) and Minnesota (E). Sponsored by Dryel and created for sorority women across the nation, this Panhellenic endeavor encourages sorority members to gather clothing for donation to local charities.
WISCONSIN Wisconsin/Stout (ΓΣ) Gamma Sigma welcomed 19 new members during fall semester, initiating the women into the chapter on Nov. 9. The chapter congratulates new members Annie Bauer, Jessica Boe, Jenny Boersma, Erica Brenner, Jeanette Grochowski, Sara Heeg, Laura Heeg, Shannon Hopf, Alli Hotze, Beth Johnston, Megan Killian, Stacy Menke, Amber Ristow, Valori Schafer, Emily Sederstrom, Cassie Simon, Kelly Walsh, Karrisa Wirt and Carmen Wollitz. —Elizabeth Johnston Saori Clark
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Dear 2000-2001 Consultants, Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, enthusiasm and love of Alpha Phi. Over the past few months you have touched the lives of collegiate and alumnae Alpha Phis across North America. Because of you, our Fraternity is a better place. Because of your efforts and achievements, we will expect more of our future consultants. Because of your experiences, you are prepared to make your mark in your next professional endeavor. AOE, The Collegiate Membership Department Bethany Spooner
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Epislon Psi collegians were featured in the Nov. 1 issue of Lehigh Week, the student newspaper. They were recognized for inviting children from Lehigh’s Child Care Center to the chapter house for a Halloween party. The program, “Alpha Phi Halloween 2000,” included trick-or-treating and pumpkin decorating. The children’s parents also were invited for cookies and cider. Marissa Brooks was community service chair for the event. A highlight of the article read, “Alpha Phi takes pride in its programs both on and off campus. They ranked first last semester in the campus Residential Environment Report scoring system, which sets criteria and standards to improve the residential experience for undergraduates and promote long-term success of the Greek system.” Congratulations, Epsilon Psi! —Mary Beth Cooleen Tully (EΦ-Lehigh)
organized the annual Bounce-athon philanthropy event, held on campus for 24 consecutive hours. The chapter’s goal was exceeded by more than $600. —Ruth Anne McMain
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➊ Rhode Island (I∆) Iota Delta new members pose before an initiation ceremony in November. Chapter members welcome their newest sisters.
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Welcome Alpha Phi’s Newest Chapter: Colorado School of Mines (IZ) By Mary Hancock Block (∆Γ–Northern Colorado) and Beth Spooner (EX–Cal Poly)
A union that began as “Alpha Phi and Colorado School of Mines: A Partnership that Rocks� lived up to its tagline when new initiates, alumnae, parents and school administrators celebrated the installation of Alpha Phi’s newest chapter, Iota Zeta on Nov. 5, 2000. International Executive Board members Val Lawlor (O-Missouri) and Judy Segerer Watson (BO-Bowling Green State) led the installation ceremonies at the prestigious engineering school in Golden, Colo. During the reception, Cairn Lindloff, director of student life at the school, spoke about the contributions Alpha Phis already have made to the university even though the chapter has been on campus for less than a year. On behalf of the Alpha Phi Foundation, Val presented a scholarship pin to chapter Scholarship Chairman Kristie Dukeminier plus a check for $1,000 to the cardiology program at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center. Representing the Southwest regional team, Alumnae Membership Coordinator Kamela Schofield Schuster (FL-Colorado State) presented a gavel to Chapter President Jamie Werth. A highlight of the weekend was the presentation of the chapter’s charter by Val to Jamie.
Colorado School of Mines (IZ) is Alpha Phi’s newest chapter.
Members from the Denver alumnae chapter, Northern Colorado ( ) and Colorado (B ) attended the installation celebration and supported their new sisters. A special thank you to sisters who gave their time and energy to the Colorado School of Mines team: Team Lead Mary Hancock Block ( –Northern Colorado), Amanda Albers (BF-Idaho), Beverly Burklands Carey (BE-Arizona), Megan Ford (G George Mason), Donna Hammervold Garbrick (ZM-Colorado State), Heather Smart Herbert (ZM-Colorado State), Melissa Knesel (BF-Idaho), Nancy Scoggins Kuhn ( I-Texas Tech), Eleissa Miller (BT-Oregon State), Kris Smith ( Oklahoma), Crista Cate Vasina ( -Northern Colorado) and Beth Spooner (EV–Cal Poly). Welcome, Iota Zeta!
Congratulations TO IOTA ZETA CHARTER MEMBERS AND ALUMNAE INITIATES
Amy Bean Emily Bostwick Rachel Bryant Christy Bullard Jessica Caraway Victoria Darien Bernadette DeCianne Arshi Dham Samantha Dominguez
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Heather Driessner Kristie Dukeminier Luz Falcon-Martinez Jennifer Gminski Barbara Godfrey Brittany Grasmick Kari Hainlen Bonnie Harber Jennifer Hawes
Sonia Hesseltine Jessica Johnson Amanda Kelly Jill Kent Hilary King Sarah Mays Anne Miller Lindsey Mitchell Sarah Nolan
Crystal Perkins Lauren Ramsay Courtney Rister Ella Schmidt Jennifer Tafoya Lindsey VanCleave Jamie Werth Elizabeth Whelan Catryn Wilson
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Telecommuting: More for the Transition Worker than the Newbie By Heather Wallace (BT-Indiana)
Telecommuting one or two days a week is becoming more common. Working out of your home or satellite office as a permanent arrangement, though on the increase, is far more rare. Telecommuter can be a new term for the sales person working from home, who actually spends most of the time on sales calls. It is a way of describing new work possibilities for jobs such as programmers, Webdevelopers or recruiters, whose work is easily measured and requires little contact with office staff. It may be the answer for a great employee with geographic restrictions. A Web site devoted to telecommuting issues proclaimed that Monster.com had over 300 “telecommuting” jobs listed. A quick look reveals the vast number of these listings actually include telecommuting as a benefit rather than as the basis of the job. Telecommuting most commonly involves working from home a few days per week. This allows the employee to focus on analytical tasks and e-mail and to complete phone calls or other tasks with limited interruption. It also reduces both the commute for the employee and the commuters using highways and public transportation. Though telecommuting is common in some industries, some still worry about what exactly happens on those days worked at home. Telecommuting arrangements need to be well-defined. Even agreeing that an employee spend a few days a week out of the office and keep in touch by e-mail, phone and fax can set precedent for a company. Agreeing to accommodate the request of a proven performer with a demonstrated work ethic may lead to requests from staff far less suited to work from home.
According to Linda, the best thing about her arrangement is the opportunity to work for Alpha Phi; the worst is her limited time working directly with staff in the EO. Linda’s situation is similar to many telecommuters. She has unique qualifications for the job, including strong relationships with many Alpha Phi constituents. This and an excellent track record of accomplishments convinced decision-makers to allow her to telecommute. The experiment is successful because she is experienced in her field of expertise, proves her availability and makes a special effort to develop good relationships with staff. One of the things that make Linda’s situation unique is her highly-qualified and independent staff. Most employers are reluctant to allow a manager to telecommute and supervise a large staff. In fact, some resources specify that management “cannot” be accomplished via telecommuting. Linda’s frequent visits to the EO and her daily interaction with her staff by phone and e-mail make telecommuting work effectively for her and Alpha Phi.
“Working out of your home or satellite office as a permanent arrangement, though on the increase, is rare.”
One Phi’s Example Director of Collegiate Membership Linda Long Boland ( JCSU/Long Beach) works from her California home, supervising a staff of six in the Executive Office (EO). Linda’s arrangement reflects her unique qualifications for the job and her dedication to making the arrangement succeed. Linda and her boss, Executive Director Pamela Wilcox, discussed expectations up front and then set a schedule that met everyone’s needs. Linda travels to Evanston monthly, keeps in constant contact and is available daily for both staff and volunteers.
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Interested in Telecommuting Options for Yourself? Some things to keep in mind: Companies are interested in keeping good employees, and telecommuting is often reserved for those who have “proven” themselves. You can turn your present job into a telecommuting position easier than find a new one that allows you to work from home. Telecommuting provides flexibility and allows more time with family, but is not a substitute for childcare. You cannot expect to put in an honest day’s work while caring for small children, and you shouldn’t ask your employer to believe you will. In addition to a willing boss, your company needs the technological infrastructure that will allow you to access files from home or have your phone forwarded. New Ways to Work (www.nww.org) and The Knowledge Centers (www.knowledgecenters.org) are sites that provide excellent resources, including sample proposals to present a plan to your supervisor. Heather Wallace is a consultant with JobDirect.com. This is the third in a series of articles on career development.
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It’s All in the Family Jill M. Huebschman (IA-Pepperdine) says she never realized how true the phrase “It’s a small world” is until last semester. She joined Pepperdine (IA) chapter in spring 1999 as a freshman. That same year, freshman Heather Nakahara ( Washington) joined Washington ( ). Both women were from Washington, but their paths probably never would have crossed. Last fall, Jill’s sister Erika Huebschman ( Washington) joined Sigma as well and Heather’s sister Michele Nakahara (IA-Pepperdine) joined Iota Alpha. Jill was introduced to Michele at a Greek Information Night because they were both from Washington. “During our conversation Michele and I realized that our sisters were sorority sisters at UW!” says Jill. She called her sister to tell her about Michele and Erika told her how fun Heather was: “We were really excited about the coincidence!” The entire Iota Alpha chapter had been following the sister story as well. Everyone was excited about the possibility of two sets of biological sisters becoming sorority sisters. Michele now is one of Jill’s “little sisters” in the chapter. Jill recently met Heather and hopes the four can reunite this summer: “It’s amazing the connections you find in Alpha Phi! It really is a small world after all!” —Jill M. Huebschman World Traveler Phis Meet in Airport Martha Watkins Mast (BM-Duke) and husband Jim met Paul and Jean Cabbage Gaston (BB-Michigan State) at an airport at Kruger National Park, South Africa, in September. The Gastons, who were on a round-theworld trip, were arriving as the Masts were departing to continue a seven-week trip around South Africa. Martha says they had “a great, albeit abbreviated visit!” —Martha Watkins Mast (BM-Duke) Martha Watkins Mast (BN-Duke), middle, meets Paul
Sisterhood is for Life In her search for new employment, Karen Siegel (GA-New Hampshire) found herself in Sunnyvale, Calif., visiting a potenKaren Siegel and Catherine tial employer. Hotel Adams attend a local Founders’ arrangements fell Day luncheon in October. The through and a company pair discovered their Alpha Phi bond when Karen was interemployee offered to viewing for a job. house her for the night. The women hit it off immediately. Although Karen was tired from a long day of travel and a three-hour time difference, the women stayed up talking well into the night. As they drove to the office for Karen’s interview the next morning, they continued to get to know each other. Karen mentioned her college days and sorority life in New Hampshire. It turned out both women were Alpha Phis! They laughed and shared Alpha Phi stories the rest of the trip to the office. Karen wrote, “What a great beginning to a day of interviewing with the entire office!” Karen accepted the job offer and relocated from Tampa, Fla., to Sunnyvale. She and Catherine Jobson Adams ( G-Western Ontario) became fast friends. Karen says, “She helped make me feel comfortable, not only in my new employment, but also in the area. We plan to attend future alumnae events in 2001. Alpha Phi really does give us a lifetime of sisterhood!” —Karen M. Siegel (HA-New Hampshire)
and Jean C. Gaston (BB-Michigan State) at an airport in South Africa.
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Send your reunion news and photos to Alpha Phi Quarterly, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Or e-mail information on the event to quarterly@alphaphi.org Beta Pi Reunion After 20 years, USC (B ) alumnae from across the country reunited in May in Memphis, Tenn. The women laughed, ate, recalled the fun had as collegians and made new memories as well. —Linda DiMarco (Beta Pi-USC)
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Megan Ford (HΛ-George Mason) Program Manager, Extension Alpha Phi position description: I work with volunteer team leads to manage the Fraternity’s extension program through all phases of a colonization or revitalization (initial colonization, colony development, installation and new chapter stages); serve as liaison to extension team members; serve on Extension and Membership Standing Committees; manage educational leadership consultants who work with extension projects and manage extension opportunities and all phases of presentations on college campuses.
(Front, from left) Linda DiMarco, Claudia Ziefle Welch, Sue Spence Buckley, (back) Leslie Sheehan, Lori Higgins Morris, Cindy Junkin Calderon, Lisa Giefer, Lindsay Wiggins, Sheila Schafer Murrell, Debbie Friend Allen, Grace Sheehan, Anne Downey Wallace and Stephanie Willis reunite after 20 years.
Let Alpha Phi Plan Your Reunion Planning an Alpha Phi reunion can seem overwhelming! Alpha Phi International can help. A complete, easy-to-follow reunion planning kit is available at the Executive Office. Please contact Alumnae Services at 847.475.0663 or alumnae@alphaphi.org. Or visit our Web site at www.alphaphi.org/reunion.html for more information.
The most rewarding part of my job: Planning and witnessing the initiation of over 450 founding members from new and revitalized chapters has given me a new meaning of our ritual. I have learned so much from serving our newest sisters during all stages of their development. In addition, working with outstanding alumnae from various areas of the Fraternity who serve on the new chapter teams has educated and inspired me on many levels. If I didn’t work for Alpha Phi, I’d: be pursuing my master’s degree in special education. Favorite Alpha Phi memory: Serving as my sister, Kerry Ford Morancy’s (HΛ-George Mason), maid of honor at her wedding Oct. 14, 2000. No one knows that I secretly: want to work at Mother Teresa’s orphanage in Calcutta, India. The three words that best describe me are: hardworking, personable and vivacious.
Above photo: EO staff member Megan Ford, right, is maid of honor for her sister, Kerry Ford Morancy. Kerry married Jonathan Morancy in October.
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THANK YOU TO ALPHA PHI NPC DELEGATES:
ALPHA PHI TAKES NPC REIGNS IN 2002 In 1902 Margaret Mason Whitney ( -Michigan), Alpha Phi’s national president, called representatives of Greek women’s groups to a meeting in Chicago that resulted in the formation of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). Next year the group celebrates its centennial under the direction of another Alpha Phi, past International President and Foundation Chair Sally McCall Grant ( -DePauw). NPC is an important guiding group for the 26 women’s fraternities that comprise its membership. Meeting two times a year, delegates discuss issues facing collegiate campus members and come to consensus on a unified way to approach them. Report on recent meeting Fourteen Alpha Phis attended the fall NPC interim meeting in Grapevine, Texas (see sidebar). Delegates, presidents, executive directors and editors of NPC groups met under the theme “Leading the Way, Sharing the Vision.”
Sally McCall Grant (Γ-DePauw), NPC Delegate Deana Koonsman Gage (ΓI-Texas Tech), First Alternate Linda Groves Root (∆E-Iowa), Second Alternate Laura Malley-Schmitt (ZΦ-MIT), Third Alternate Also representing Alpha Phi during the interim meeting were International President Jean Cameron Tindall (ΓN-Miami University), Executive Director Pamela Wilcox, Quarterly Editor Christine Spiegel, Director of Training and Development and NPC Conference Office Coordinator Denise Jung Reens (E∆-Northern Illinois), former Program Coordinator of Training and Development and NPC Conference Assistant Hillary Shumate (ΓO-Drake) and Associate Director of Collegiate Membership Megan Bouché (E-Minnesota). Educational Leadership Consultants Heather Burr (HA-New Hampshire), Holly Coil (∆Γ-Northern Colorado), Beth Spooner (EX-Cal Poly) and Alison Tibbits (I∆-Rhode Island) served as pages. Attending special post meeting seminars on academic excellence and adviser education training were Director of Collegiate Membership Linda Long Boland (ΓK-Long Beach) and IEB member Valerie Lawlor (OMissouri).
Chairman Marion Williams of Kappa Kappa Gamma opened the meeting and noted continued concern on campuses about the misuse and abuse of alcohol. She stressed that NPC’s vision, leadership and courage is needed to produce new initiatives and create change in the college campus culture. Marion said NPC is in its 98th year and eagerly anticipates its centennial celebration. She added, “NPC is not great because she is old; she is old because she is great … a legacy earned which has been honored and for which each of us is responsible.” Special sessions featured reports on NPC’s long range planning committee, as well as on pilot programs Women & Girls, Tobacco & Lung Cancer and College Women and Depression. Campus and housing meeting attendees discussed critical issues and determined courses of action to improve situations. NPC regular committee meetings and separate sessions for presidents, executive directors and editors completed the agenda. During the two-day meeting a panel presented a special alcohol-free housing initiative update. Positive steps are being taken on college campuses to change the perceived Greek alcoholcentered culture. The panel noted the need for more education of all collegiate members toward the goal of greater understanding of both the NPC Alcohol-Free Resolution (see “NPC Update,” Summer 2000 Quarterly) and individual groups’ resolutions and policies in this area (see “On Campus,” Winter 2000 Quarterly).
Pictured are (from left) NPC Chairman of Alumnae Panhellenics Carol Warren (Pi Beta Phi), Executive Committee Secretary Sally McCall Grant (Γ-DePauw), Chairman Marion Williams (Kappa Kappa Gamma), Treasurer Martha Brown (Delta Gamma) and Chairman of College Panhellenics Betty Quick (Gamma Phi Beta).
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NPC ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS ON THE FOLLOWING: “Focus on Confrontation,” development of a pilot program to help college women learn confrontation skills.
NPC Foundation Chairman Jean Scott of Pi Beta Phi reported on the success of its Centennial Endowment Fund, established to support NPC’s educational and leadership programs. Alpha Phi Fraternity and Foundation pledged $100,000 to the fund. The next meeting is Oct. 5–7 in Tucson, Ariz. The centennial is scheduled for the Chicago Marriott Oakbrook in October 2002.
“Focus on Self-Esteem,” development of a pilot program to address the need for enhanced self-esteem for college women. The mission statement of NPC is: The National Panhellenic Conference supports its women’s fraternities by promoting values, education, leadership, friendships, cooperation and citizenship. Beginning in 2001 NPC officially recognizes and promotes October as the Month of the Scholar.
Tucson Alpha Phi Wins Panhellenic Award
Margy Vaughan (BE-Arizona), left, presents Diana Miner with the Tucson Alumnae Panhellenic Athena Award.
Tucson alumna Diana Lanik Miner (BE-Arizona) received the Tucson Alumnae Panhellenic Athena Award, given annually to an outstanding Greek woman for community achievement. Diana was president of the Junior League of Tucson and volunteers for Christmas in April Neighbor Restoration, Girl Scouts of America, St. Cyril church and Parent Connection-First Steps. She also serves on St. Luke’s Home board of directors and the steering committee for the American Red Cross Mash Bash. Diana is Arizona’s (BE) chapter adviser. —Katie Craig Newburn (BE-Arizona)
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NPC will sponsor a National Alcohol Screening Day in 2001, 2002 and 2003 on campuses where college Panhellenics are established and will encourage members of NPC groups to participate (see story on this page).
National Alcohol Screening Day is April 5, 2001 Alcohol misuse on college campuses is common, yet many students are unaware they have a problem. NPC is a sponsor of National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD), a campus education and screening program that raises awareness of the impact of alcohol on all aspects of life and encourages students with alcohol-related problems to seek help. The program includes a presentation and video, self-test, plus the opportunity to speak with a health professional and be given referral for treatment when necessary. NASD is held at colleges across the nation. Since its inception in 1999 nearly 45,000 students have participated. By participating in NASD students gain awareness of their drinking habits and attitudes. Special educational materials are provided to show students concerned about a friend how to help in a non-threatening way. For more information or to register, call the NASD office at 781.239.0071.
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Epsilon Beta House is Site of Revised Consultant Seminar Butler (EB) will house the National Panhellenic Conference Consultant Seminar again this summer. The July 27–29 seminar takes a new direction this year based on focus group research. According to co-chairs Joni Burke (Alpha Delta Pi) and Dana Katz (Alpha Epsilon Phi), consultants gain an understanding of the “big picture” by addressing issues of common concern, such as relationship statements, alcohol-free social events and unanimous agreements. They also learn how an individual’s actions impact a campus Panhellenic and strengthen each individual chapter. Training includes case studies of campus situations, Panhellenic issues and regional perspectives as well as opportunities and challenges unique to different size campuses and/or Panhellenic communities. Consultants are empowered to work with an entire chapter, as well as its Panhellenic delegate, to facilitate change by using NPC resources.
Alpha Phi Collegians attend Leadership Conferences
Alpha Phis enjoy MGCA.
Alpha Phi collegians were among the more than 1,500 student leaders from Midwest universities and colleges attending the MidAmerican Greek Council Association Conference (MGCA) in Chicago in February. Conferences were held across the country to offer students an opportunity to network with fellow leaders, attend seminars for education and leadership development and create partnerships with various campus constituencies. The Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA) was held in Cherry Hill, N.J., the Southeast Panhellenic Council (SEPC) was in Atlanta and the Western Regional Greek Conference (WRGC) in San Francisco.
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AFA guest speaker Kimberly Williams, middle right, poses with (from left) International President Jean Cameron Tindall (ΓN-Miami University), NPC Delegate Sally McCall Grant (Γ-DePauw) and Director of Collegiate Membership Linda Long Boland (ΓK-CSU/Long Beach).
FAMOUS PHI SPEAKS AT AFA MEETING A highlight of the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA) annual meeting in December was featured speaker Kimberly Williams (B-Northwestern). The famous television and film sister represented the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The foundation offers hope through pediatric research and programs worldwide to ensure children are at the forefront of every scientific breakthrough. AFA exists to support the professional development of its members, foster partnerships across higher education and offer innovative resources and services to persons involved in the advancement of fraternities and sororities.
CALLING ALL NPC OFFICERS AND ADVISORS Are you an alumnae or collegiate NPC president? Do you serve as an NPC officer or an area advisor? Please send your name and contact information to Alpha Phi Quarterly, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.
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It’s Easy to Start an Alumnae Chapter! By Kim Norton-O’Brien (ZP-Bentley)
In December 2000 my husband and I moved from Boston to Rhode Island to take advantage of the hot job market, reasonable housing prices and great beaches. I have been an active alumna since graduation, most recently serving as Boston alumnae chapter’s vice president of marketing. One thing I knew I would miss was being part of an alumnae chapter (none existed in Rhode Island). Involvement with the Boston chapter provided many benefits: great new friends, fantastic events and a way to give back to Alpha Phi. I decided it was time Rhode Island joined so many other states and asked about starting an alumnae chapter there. I connected with my region’s alumnae membership coordinator, Barbara Koontz Alevras (GA-New Hampshire), who provided me with great ideas to get the ball rolling. I requested a list of local alumnae, a petition for charter and a set of boilerplate bylaws. Using the contact list, I sent an initial e-mail and was thrilled when I received a 52 percent response rate. Rhode Island Phis were excited too! Our first meeting was at my home in late January. We got to know each other and signed a petition for charter, which I forwarded to the Executive Office for approval. We have since organized into committees and planned many terrific events for upcoming months. We sent a questionnaire and dues invoice to all Rhode Island alumnae to find out the types of events that interest them and how they might best like to be involved. Again, we had a tremendous response, and the momentum continues! We plan to mail a bi-annual newsletter to keep sisters informed and interested and will utilize e-mail as much as possible to keep costs down for frequent communication. Starting the Rhode Island alumnae chapter has been extremely rewarding (and surprisingly easy). If you’ve considered starting an alumnae chapter in your area, go for it! With your initiative, alumnae in your area will be able to reconnect with everything they loved about Alpha Phi as undergraduates, and you can take pride in knowing you accomplished something great.
START AN ALPHA PHI ALUMNAE CHAPTER IN JUST FOUR SIMPLE STEPS 1. Contact the alumnae program manager at the Executive Office, 847.475.0663, or email alumnae@alphaphi.org. You will be provided information about the formation of a chapter, ideas for programs, fundraisers and recruitment, a listing of alumnae in your area and contact information for your region’s alumnae membership coordinator (AMC). 2. Contact your AMC. She will advise you throughout your life as a chapter. 3. Spread the word. Make initial contact with alumnae in your area. Phone calls or a group e-mail are a great way to start. 4. Host a social event, even if you have just a few names. It only takes five International dues-paying members to start an alumnae chapter.
Making History A new legacy begins as Marge Knights Hultsch is named Alpha Phi's historian. With a long Alpha Phi history of her own, Marge served as Quarterly editor from 1957 to1992. She also was chairman of the National Panhellenic Editor's Conference. Marge is affiliated with four collegiate chapters: Duke (BN), Ohio State (P), Northwestern (B) and Missouri (O). An avid interest in genealogy - Founder and first National President Martha Foote Crow (A-Syracuse) is a distant relative - suits her new position as historian, Marge says. "I'm overwhelmed by the scope of the historian's job. But, I go back further in the international Alpha Phi sphere than any other living soul except Mary Carr Boyd (Γ-DePauw and O-Missouri), and she wouldn't take the job," she says. Marge lives in Columbia, Mo., with her husband, Rolly, a physics professor. Their daughter, Anne-Lise Hultsch is a Washington University (ZY) alumna. The Fraternity and Foundation selected Marge to replace Betty Loveland Heinze (A-Syracuse), who retired after 26 years as historian. Marge Hultsch
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➊ ❶ North Central Midwest Region North Central Midwest region collegians and alumnae celebrate Founders' Day with a boat cruise luncheon in Chicago.
❷ Missoula Miriam Ryan guides Missoula alumnae sisters on a tour of Daly Mansion in Hamilton, Mont.
❸ Fort Worth Fort Worth alumnae Kay Daugherty (left) and Mary Harris are presented 50-year pins at a Founders’ Day luncheon in Granbury, Texas.
❹ Dallas and Suburban Dallas and Suburban alumnae celebrate the holidays with a Teddy Bears on Parade contest. Bears were donated to children at a local hospital.
Members prepared goody bags for Northern Illinois (E∆) collegians during final exams. A financial planner spoke to the group in January and members worked at a florist during Valentine’s weekend in February. In return, the florist owner donated money to a local hospital to purchase videos for use on the pediatric floor. —Judy Dornfeld Danca (I-Wisconsin) ROCKFORD CONTACT:
Judy Dornfeld Danca (I-Wisconsin) Jdanca1191@cs.com 815.398.3620
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❷ In February, alumnae sponsored a reception at the Providence Marriott as part of the Northeast Regional Conference. Events planned for coming months include a wine tasting/tour, summer barbecue, Newport mansion tour and a golf tournament to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. —Kim Norton-O’Brien (ZP-Bentley) RHODE ISLAND CONTACT:
Kim Norton-O’Brien (ZP-Bentley) knorton_obrien@hotmail.com 401.294.1672
Pacific Northwest Region Greater Sacramento Area, Calif.
North Central Midwest Region Rockford, Ill. Rockford alumnae increased membership by 25 percent thanks to a new printout requested from the Executive Office that covered more zip codes. Alumnae Chapter President Judy Dornfeld Danca (I-Wisconsin) phoned to invite women to the chapter’s fall gathering. Five new members joined and are already involved in activities.
ATTENTION QUAD CITIES ALUMNAE! If you are interested in joining or helping start an alumnae chapter in the Quad Cities, Ill. and Iowa, area, contact Kristin Bergmann Nading (EΘ-Northern Iowa) at 319.332.1134 or nadingdk@hotmail.com.
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NYC Metro, N.Y. NYC Metro alumnae membership continues to grow and has far exceeded expectations for a first year alumnae group. The chapter has several events planned for 2001, including socials, a charity event, New York City museum tours and a Central Park picnic. Check out the chapter’s Web site, www.nycalphaphi.org, for information about membership, activities and to view pictures. —Tammy Skuraton (A-Syracuse) NYC METRO CONTACT:
Jennifer Long Brady (A-Syracuse) nyc-alphaphi@juno.com 212.548.1762
Rhode Island Rhode Island alumnae recently submitted a petition for charter to officially start the chapter. Already there are many fun and enthusiastic alumnae involved and charter members look forward to expanding membership even more. The kick-off meeting, held at the end of January, was a great success as local alumnae became acquainted and assembled the framework of the group.
Greater Sacramento alumnae enjoyed a potluck dinner hosted by Jane Claussen Finger (BΨ-San Jose State). Members talked about the coming year and reminisced with old and new friends. Special thanks to Susan Ploghoft Macaluso (EΘ-Northern Iowa) and her committee for planning a Founders’ Day event at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills. Alumnae were honored to include as special guests International Executive Board member Carole Salerno (EΓ-CSU/Sacramento) and 1999 Frances E. Willard Award winner Julie Clark (ΓBUC/Santa Barbara). Local collegians performed a unique Founders’ Day ceremony. In November, alumnae gathered for a holiday cocktail party hosted by Jean Fenstermacher Thomas (Π-North Dakota). Sisters brought spouses and significant others for a festive evening including an ornament exchange and canned food donations for a local food bank. A Make it-Bake it-Sew it-Grow it fundraiser was held in February to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Congratulations to the chapter’s 50-year members: Blanche Moore Crow (BΨ-San Jose State), Dawn Bolton Brashear (BZ-Idaho), Eloise Muzikar Holmes (ΓA-San Diego State), Maxine
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❸ Krisch Hood (T-Oregon), Ann Tichenor Hubbard (Λ-UC/Berkeley), Carolyn Fink Porter (BΨ-San Jose State), Mary Feeny Kelly (ΓA-San Diego State), Betty Byrne Buckman (ΓA-San Diego State), Jane Bopst Darnall (BE-Arizona), Karolyn Snowdy Aznoe (BZ-Idaho), Katherine Alexander (BΨ-San Jose State), Jane Finger, Alice Tremblay Pretty (BEArizona) and Lois Cook Anapolsky (Y-Washburn).
—Stephanie van Staveren Ketsdever (EΓCSU/Sacramento) SACRAMENTO CONTACT:
Stephanie Ketsdever (EΓ-CSU/Sacramento) Stephanie@ketsdever.com 916.483.0623
Missoula, Mont. Missoula alumnae chartered a bus to the Daly Mansion in Hamilton, Mont., the historic estate of copper king Marcus Daly. Alumna Miriam Evans Ryan (BΓ-Colorado) volunteers at the mansion during the summer and served as tour guide. Dinner was at a local Hamilton restaurant. It was the first time the group took a trip, and all thoroughly enjoyed it. —Elizabeth “Bunny” Darko Buck (X-Montana) MISSOULA CONTACT:
Bunny Buck (X-Montana) brerdale@gateway.net 406.728.8819
South Central Region St. Louis Gateway, Mo. St. Louis Gateway alumnae ended the year with an annual cookie exchange and care bear packaging event. Invitations were sent to the parents of Missouri (O) collegians to purchase finals week packages for their daughters. The packages included granola bars, candy, pencils, pens, homemade cookies and other interesting treats. Hostess Amy Jordan Tvrdik (O-
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❹ Missouri) even had great door prizes for five lucky alumnae during the preparations. January’s event, “Fun with a Phi” day, included a movie at a local theatre and a bite to eat at Ramon’s Salsa. The chapter’s annual Heart Party was Feb. 3. Claire Rittendale Devoto (O-Missouri) has faithfully chaired the event, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, for many years. All children who had any cardiac care in the St. Louis area in the past year are treated to the party. It is always a great joy to see them having such fun watching the marionettes, clowns and other characters. The chapter had several lucky winners in last year’s St. Louis Panhellenic scholarship raffle. Wicky Graham Sleight (O-Missouri), Beth Greer (OMissouri) and Mary Lou Belz O’Neal (BT-Indiana) won one prize each and Megan Tooley (∆XNebraska/Kearney) won two prizes. —Sara Keltner Williams (O-Missouri) ST. LOUIS GATEWAY CONTACT:
Karen Frick (O-Missouri) Kfrick@spectrumhealth.com 314.725.6461
Oklahoma City, Okla. Oklahoma City alumna Lisa Haning Blackburn (∆∆-Oklahoma City) served as fundraising chairman for the fourth annual alumnae Panhellenic Woman of the Year Luncheon and Style Show in March at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Proceeds award five $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors attending universities in Oklahoma. The chapter’s Woman of the Year is Lisa Mowbray Nowell (∆∆-Oklahoma City). Lisa has volunteered for the Fraternity for many years at both the local and international level. She demonstrates leadership ability in her job as well as in Alpha Phi. Lisa exemplifies the qualities of an Alpha Phi Woman of the Year.
Previously honored Women of the Year are Lisa Blackburn, Lydia Barrett (∆∆-Oklahoma City) and Jacque Leveridge Fiegel (∆∆-Oklahoma City). —Beth Anderson (Φ-Oklahoma) OKLAHOMA CITY CONTACT:
Beth Anderson (Φ-Oklahoma) banders@flash.net 405.364.0263
Dallas and Suburban, Texas Dallas alumnae had a fabulous fall that included an Alpha Phi-esta Party, Founders’ Day at the Granada Movie Grill, Race for the Cure and a tailgate. The biggest hit was December’s Teddy Bears on Parade contest. Each sister brought a teddy bear to be donated to Dallas’ Scottish Rite Hospital. Courtney Lehrmann (EΩΛ-Texas A&M), Ashley Reaves (EΩΛ-Texas A&M), Brandi Reaves (EΩΛTexas A&M), Regina Rice Haas (Ω-Texas), Kim Pease Criscuolo (ΓI-Texas Tech) and Michelle Hurley Quiroga (Φ-Oklahoma) ventured to the hospital and passed out bears to the children undergoing orthopedic procedures. Spring fun includes celebrating the Chinese New Year, the Alpha Phi Grape Escape and an Alpha Phi book club night. —Regina Rice Haas (Ω-Texas) DALLAS AND SUBURBAN CONTACT: Michelle Hurley Quiroga (Φ-Oklahoma) Michelle_hurley@starkey.com 214.328.6901
Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth alumnae participated in the mock rush party with North Texas (ΓH) collegians during fall. Several carloads of alumnae made the trip from Fort Worth to Denton to see their recruitment skit and meet other Dallas-Fort Worth area alumnae. In September, Julie Davidson Reynolds (ZN-Texas Christian) edited and mailed the chapter’s awardwinning newsletter to over 500 members. Alumnae
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➊ ➊ Houston Houston alumnae prepare for a Founders’ Day ceremony, October 2000. Pictured are Alison Looten Putman (ZYWashington University), left, and Betsy Begin Coker (ΩTexas).
❷ Charlotte Allison Shelton poses with Appalachian State (ΘN) women. On behalf of Charlotte alumnae, she and Stephanie Hoffman delivered Snack Attack packages to collegians during exam week.
❸ Northern Virginia Northern Virginia alumnae gather for a Founders’ Day
mother-daughter event, senior collegian Nicole Barrett (ΓH-North Texas) was presented the Elizabeth Thompson Smith (Ω-Texas) award. Elizabeth was a past international president and an adviser to Gamma Eta. Each year’s award recipient is chosen by collegiate chapter members. Visit the Fort Worth alumnae Web site at www.angelfire.com/tx4/aphi. —Louise Reid (ΓI) FORT WORTH CONTACT:
Susan Stone (ZN-Texas Christian) apeyrefitt@aol.com 817.921.9822
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also held their own recruitment party at Louise Florey Reid’s (ΓI-Texas Tech) home. Featured speaker Sheila George Bright (ΓI-Texas Tech) was presented a check for the Alpha Phi Foundation. An October Founders’ Day luncheon was hosted by Jinx Wiggins Florey (BM-Alabama) in Granbury, Texas. Fifty-year members Kay Daugherty (Φ-Oklahoma) and Mary Roberts Harris (Φ-Oklahoma) were presented with pins during the event. A November Po-ke-no party was held at the home of Annette Klemow Smith (ZN-Texas Christian). The annual mother-daughter dessert, fashion show and silent auction began the new year at Mira Vista Country Club. Susan Stone (ZN-Texas Christian), Sylvia McKinzie (AΛ) and Myrika Morris Tyler (ΓH-North Texas) were instrumental in the success of the event. Proceeds benefited the Alpha Phi-McFerrin Golden Stethoscope Award, honoring Texas collegians and outstanding nurses at Fort Worth’s John Peter Smith Hospital. Also at the
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Houston alumnae held the annual Alpha Phi-esta at the home of Mimi Gordon Hagedorn (N-Nebraska). Chapter President Virginia Segrato Wood (Ω-Texas) enthusiastically talked about Convention 2000. She also reported for the six women who attended a Texas Initiative in Austin in May. Texas (Ω) chapter was gifted during recruitment not only with monetary support but also with help and attendance of some Houston alumnae. Members reminisced about the Neiman Marcus Heart Affair cocktail party, tennis tournament and tennis pro Zena Garrison, who was the gracious celebrity guest. The chapter entered 2001 with a bang and a new Web page, created by Anita Sloan Kittridge (ΓI-Texas Tech). Visit the site at www.geocities.com/a_phi_alums_Houston. —Betty Brewster McLelland (Ω-Texas) HOUSTON CONTACT:
Virginia Segrato Wood (Ω-Texas) vsw@heritagetaxes.com 713.572.0139
Northwest Houston, Texas More than 20 Northwest Houston alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day Oct. 19 at The Garden Tea
❷ Room in Houston. In addition to a ceremony, Joan Crowell Gould (BN-Duke) was honored for her 50year involvement and presented a pin, flowers, plaque and song. Carolyn Allen Knutsen (BMAlabama) composed “Joan’s Song,” which was sung to the tune of “Mame.” Joan spoke of her cherished days at Duke (BN) and the lasting friendships that have come from her involvement in alumnae chapters. Joan has belonged to many alumnae groups since her husband Ken was in the Air Force and they moved often. Joan has served Northwest Houston in many leadership capacities over the years and the chapter’s members were happy to recognize her many accomplishments. —Julie Davidson Buxton (EΩΛ-Texas A&M) NORTHWEST HOUSTON CONTACT:
Shauna Huffines Hutchison (Φ-Oklahoma) Shutchinson1@houston.rr.com 281.353.8334
Southeast Region Jacksonville First Coast, Fla. Jacksonville First Coast alumnae held a Founders’ Day meeting in October at Chevy’s Restaurant in Jacksonville. President Trina Speilman Medarev (ΩTexas) and Vice President Dawn Inglis Montgomery (ZI-Virginia) led the chapter in a ceremony. Members adopted a needy family during the holidays, providing a mother and her children with food, money and gifts. Visit the chapter’s Web site at www.geocities.com/jax_alphaphi. —Eleanor Wright Hughes (H-Boston) JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST CONTACT:
Trina Speilman Medarev (Ω-Texas) smedarev@mediaone.net 904.280.9239
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Once Upon a Time... Remember wanting to join a sorority Remember selecting Alpha Phi Remember the great fun and special memories Remember Alpha Phi by paying your annual International alumnae dues and Founders' Day Pennies. Visit the Alpha Phi Web site or send a check for $21.28 to the Alpha Phi Executive Office.
❸ Charlotte, N.C. In an effort to work closer with a North Carolina collegiate chapter, Charlotte alumnae provided a Snack Attack for Appalachian State (ΘN) collegians. Members baked cookies, popped popcorn and brought other yummy treats to create the package. Allison Shelton (BT-Indiana) and Stephanie D’Alessandro Hoffman (ΘN-Appalachian State) delivered the care packages to the Alpha Phi residence hall during exam week in December. —Stephanie D’Alessandro Hoffman (ΘNAppalachian State) CHARLOTTE CONTACT:
Stephanie D’Alessandro Hoffman (ΘNAppalachian State) stephaniehoffman@clearchannel.com 704.527.1188
Northern Virginia Northern Virginia alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day at Maggiano’s with members from the metropolitan D.C. area. The chapter held its popular holiday party and gift exchange, where members “stole” previously opened gifts. Despite some well-liked and often stolen items, sisterhood and good nature remained strong. Funds raised at last year’s auction went to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation and The Virginia Heart Center at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. The hospital even arranged a small ceremony to thank the group for donating more than $30,000 over the years! To continue charitable efforts and with the help of an alumna who is a consultant, members planned a Pampered Chef fundraiser for collegiate aid. Upcoming events include an evening of pottery painting and a seminar on getting organized at The Container Store. —Carolyn Leach Adler (ΘI-James Madison)
Southwest Region Tucson, Ariz. Tucson alumnae were active with philanthropic activities, including the April 15 Festival de Salud, the American Heart Association health fair. The event provided an opportunity to serve the community and make Alpha Phi visible in a positive way. Fall included an active schedule of meetings, initiation, Founders’ Day, Homecoming and scholarship dinner with collegians, as well as an annual holiday get-together at the home of Julie Peters Sandoval (BE-Arizona). —Katie Craig Newburn (BE-Arizona) TUCSON CONTACT:
Carol McClellan Dawson (BE-Arizona) cmdawson@prodigy.net 520.529.9352
Upper Midwest Region Ashland Area, Ohio Ashland Area alumnae held a holiday cookie exchange in December at the home of Ann Hathaway Beckert Schar (EA-Ashland). Members were pleased to have Upper Midwest Regional Manager Jan Brinker Schaeffer (BO-Bowling Green State) join the gathering. She attends Ashland and Columbus alumnae meetings whenever possible. The cookie exchange puts members in the holiday spirit and helps with their baking projects. In addition to going home with a plate full of cookies, alumnae planned future meetings and projects, and tummies were full from sharing a delicious dessert. —Debby Bryden Gray (EA-Ashland)
NORTHERN VIRGINIA CONTACT:
ASHLAND AREA CONTACT:
Carolyn Gore-Ashe (∆A-East Carolina) goreashe@aol.com 703.255.3951
Ann Hathaway Beckert Schar (EA-Ashland) abassoc@richnet.net 419.281.2525
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Greater Seattle, Wash. Greater Seattle alumnae began a busy 2000 by hosting the annual Horizon House luncheon in January. It was a great time for music, Alpha Phi friendship and food. As always, attendance was fantastic, thanks to hosts Margaret Morrison (Σ-Washington) and Helen Codington Kersten (Σ-Washington). An annual Panhellenic auction in March raised money to award $1,000 scholarships to 15 Panhellenic women. Many thanks to past Alpha Phi delegate Amy Bryan Brackenbury (Σ-Washington). The chapter hosted a senior dinner for Washington (Σ) collegians in May. Held at the home of Ruth Himmelman Wright (Σ-Washington) and Catherine Wright Roberti (Σ-Washington), the dinner broke attendance records with 19 seniors and 19 alumnae participating. Thanks to Ruth and Catherine for a classy evening. Members participated in a pledge drive for Seattle’s KCTS-9 in September and enjoyed their two hours of fame. Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with a wonderful meal and great speakers at the Women’s University Club in downtown Seattle. Greater Seattle alumnae hosted the 2001 Panhellenic scholarship auction in March and spread the Alpha Phi name. Co-chairs for the auction were Deanne Hansen (ZB-Loyola Marymount) and Marty Taylor (Σ-Washington). –Christy Roop (Σ-Washington) GREATER SEATTLE CONTACT:
Christy Roop (Σ-Washington) christyroop@hotmail.com 206.306.9030
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New Additions Akron (HΓ) To Andrew and Celestina Gioiello Bradley, a daughter, Victoria Taylor, Nov. 29, 2000. Arizona (BE) To Greg and Lisa Houghton Eves, a daughter, Avery Elizabeth, Aug. 17, 2000. Arizona State (ΓΠ) To Orlando Lagunas and Brooke Gordon, a daughter, Kersti Johanna, Aug. 29, 2000. To Richard and Tami Hall Hoey, a son, Ryan Thomas, Nov. 11, 2000. Ashland (EA) To Kevin and Karen McGrainor Hoy, a son, Casey Sean, Nov. 29, 2000. Boston (HΛ) To Donald and Pamela Novak deVeer, a daughter, Caroline Leigh, Sept. 27, 2000. Butler (EB) To Joe and Kim Bridges Gray, a son, Mitchell, Oct. 24, 2000. To Ted Jr. and Laurel (Laurie) Marie Hillquist Heise, a daughter, Madeline Marie, Aug. 27, 2000.
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Case Western Reserve (ZΠ) To Rollie III and Heidi Lambdin Denker, a daughter, Laney Nickole, Aug. 30, 2000.
To Jeff and Heidi Splittorf Huber, a son, Jonathan Michael, Oct. 31, 2000. To Lance and Branden Joyce Shunn, a daughter, Britney Ellen, Sept. 27, 2000. To Don and Tara Chulla Torres, a son, Jacob Louis, Oct. 3, 2000.
Colorado State (ZM) To Pradeep and Kimberly Voss Subrahmanyan, a daughter, Tara Lauren, May 4, 2000.
CSU/Northridge (EY) To Greg Kahn and Patti Mintz, twin daughters, Camdyn Evi and Perri Morgan, April 17, 2000.
Cornell (∆) To Steven Ulrich and Marcy Dubroff, a daughter, Caroline Ivy, Aug. 10, 2000. To Bryant and Suzanne LeMoleParent, a son, Andrew Bryant, March 14, 2000.
CSU/Sacramento (EΓ) To Larry Murdock and Fay Grundel, a son, Liam Alexander, Nov. 26, 2000. To Jason and Sasha Wright Macktinger, a son, Trenton Robert, March 10, 2000.
Creighton (Θ∆) To Tony and Deb Jochum Harpenau, a daughter, Kassidy Rose, Sept. 16, 2000.
CSU/San Bernardino (HB) To Miles and Heidi Nicks Thompson, a son, Noah Michael, March 16, 2000.
CSU/Hayward (H∆) To Tom and Carol Ahern Burns, a son, Kevin William, Oct. 15, 2000. To Gary and Sylvia Hernandez Cole, a daughter, Annabelle, Sept. 7, 2000.
Delaware (EN) To Bryan and Karen Becker Williams, a son, Shane Riley, March 21, 2000.
Cal Poly (EX) To John and Carolyn NielsenThompson, a daughter, Maren Elizabeth, Sept. 3, 2000.
Drake (ΓO) To Chad and Jennifer Brinkmeyer Sexauer, a son, Cade Ryan, May 14, 2000.
East Carolina (∆A) To David and Nan Patterson Cooper, a son, John Harrison, Aug. 24, 2000. Eastern Illinois (ZA) To Tony and Wendy Fanthorpe Curcio, a daughter, Hailey Lynn, April 12, 2000. To Andrew and Jennifer Efinger Etnyre, a son, Matthew Lewis, Aug. 3, 2000. Eastern Washington (HΨ) To James and Jennifer Allen Lucke, a son, Grant Vincent, Oct. 10, 2000. Elmhurst (ZΞ) To Steven and Kimberly Beisswanger-Miedona, a son, Steven Joseph, Jr., Nov. 27, 2000. George Mason (HΛ) To Reza and Jessica MoulinFarzanah, a daughter, Morgan, Aug. 11, 2000. Idaho (BZ) To Kelsey D. and Molly Sweetland Thompson, a daughter, McKenna Cline, Dec. 12, 2000. Illinois (BA) To Daniel Zolkowski and Amy Williamson, a daughter, Keav Elizabeth, Oct. 6, 2000. To Floyd and Kristin Tinkoff Yager, a son, Thomas Daniel, July 30, 2000.
Indiana U. Southeast (ZE) To David and Patricia Link Fulkerson, a son, Ethan Andrew, Sept. 28, 2000. Iowa (∆E) To Edward and Megan Ess Bauer, a son, Owen Andrew, Nov. 6, 2000. To Alexander and Heather Saunders Fox, a daughter, Makenzie Nicole, May 12, 2000. To Kevin and Lia Kees Potratz, a daughter, Kylie Renée, Oct. 13, 2000. To Mark and Heidi Jacobson Smithson, a daughter, Brittany Shana, April 11, 2000. Iowa State (Z∆) To Trevor Hurst and Amanda Reese, a son, Zachary Thomas, June 23, 2000. Johns Hopkins (ZO) To Eric D. and Sharon Sirota Rubin, a son, Alexander Michael, Aug. 2, 2000. Kent State (BΩ) To Scott and Susan Hopkins Hutton, a son, Carson Scott, Aug. 14, 2000. Maine (∆N) To Travis and Kim White Terry, a daughter, Brooke Elizabeth, April 16, 2000.
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Marquette (HM) To David and Melissa Schafernak Laurenson, a daughter, Allison Kathryn, Sept. 6, 2000. Miami University (ΓN) To John and Lisa Smith Dutra, a daughter, Lindsay Suzanne, Aug. 2, 2000. Michigan (Θ) To Kenny and Lisa Lutz Fenchel, a daughter, Laine Elizabeth, July 25, 2000. To Tim and Stefanie Brown Kelley, a daughter, Claire Marie, March 24, 2000. Michigan State (BB) To Tom and Anne Dreher Ault, a son, Patrick Dreher, May 4, 2000. To Doug and Deniece Lenick Chans, a daughter, Piper Deniece, June 4, 2000. To Wayne and Peggy Shannon Sansiviero, a son, Burke Charles, Sept. 22, 2000. Midwestern State (ΓΩ) To Terry and Hollye Stosberg Gurley, a son, Clayton Collin, Dec. 25, 2000. Missouri (O) To Jim and Kim O’Neil Ryan, a daughter, Grace, born June 30, 1998, and adopted July 3, 2000. New Hampshire (HA) To Paul and Thea Koontz Davis, a son, Quinn Carroll, Aug. 24, 2000. To Troy and Kate Raczka Spencer, triplets, Emily McAllister, Megan Emery and Timothy Joseph, Oct. 2, 2000. North Dakota (Π) To Steve and Kris Lee Stackelhouse, a son, Griffin Kent, July 11, 2000. Northeast Missouri State (ΘΓ) To Jamie and Anne Henningfeld Wansing, a son, Josef Richard, July 4, 2000. To Todd and Julie Roche Krater, a son, Connor George, July 30, 2000. To Doug and Diane Certa Villhard, a son, Douglas Paul, Aug. 31, 2000. Northern Colorado (∆Γ) To Anthony and Stephanie Smith Woodhouse, a daughter, Audrey Shea, June 26, 2000. Northern Illinois (E∆) To Kevin and Kristi Travis Browne, a son, Kody Ryan, Sept. 13, 2000. To Michael and Susan Larson Oberlander, a son, Thomas Michael, Dec. 11, 2000.
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To Kevin and Beth Madden-Ranck, a son, Nicholas Charles, Feb. 12, 2000. To Dave and Jennifer Lopez Statis, a daughter, Lily Grace, May 22, 2000. Northern Iowa (EΘ) To William (Bill) and Karen Kulhan Girard, a daughter, Jessica Marie, May 4, 2000. North Texas (ΓH) To Francisco and Candace Niblett Plaza, a daughter, Isabella Nichole, Sept. 12, 2000. Northwestern (B) To Shawn and Tina Trebotich Morgan, a daughter, Haley Christine, April 15, 2000. Oklahoma (Φ) To Will and Brandi Burgess Payne, a daughter, McKinley Haydon, June 18, 2000. Pennsylvania (HI) To David and Sandy Shanbron Sloan, a daughter, Eleanor Ava, April 5, 2000. Purdue (∆M) To Jim and Katie Read Thomas, a daughter, Madeline Grace, Sept. 3, 2000. Richmond (HΠ) To James and Stephanie Cassa O’Malley, a daughter, Caroline Brooke, Sept. 28, 2000. Santa Clara (ZΓ) To John and Trish Marino Caris, twin sons, David Mark and Matthew John, May 19, 2000. South Dakota (Ψ) To Rick and Barbara Brady Gienapp, a son, Samuel Brady, April 28, 2000. Southern Utah (ΘΣ) To Tyler and Tia Ragona Nehrenz, a son, Taven Ron, Sept. 11, 2000. Syracuse (A) To Scott and Cheryl Bacher Bakos, a son, Riley Robert, June 29, 2000. To Joseph and Audrey Mescall Dombroski, a son, Daniel James, Sept. 6, 2000. To Jay and Janice Cummins Lord, a son, Michael Andrew, Oct. 8, 2000. Texas (Ω) To John and Janet Roach Rod, a son, Jordan Alexander, Sept. 11, 2000. Texas A&M (EΩΛ) To Eric and M’Recia Arceneaux Beshires, a son, Beau Christopher, Sept. 4, 2000.
Texas Tech (ΓI) To Jason and Denise Bergstrom Blake, a son, Jaden Jonathan, Aug. 2, 2000. Towson (HΩ) To Chris and Wendy Moyer Eckenrode, a daughter, Julia Marie, Sept. 2, 2000. UC/Davis (EP) To Jeffrey and Jennifer Stanton Hargrave, a son, William James, July 27, 2000. To Jeffy and Kristen Westover McAndrew, a son, Beau Channing, Sept. 17, 2000. To Kenneth and Melanie Mosley Williams, a daughter, Sarah Ann, Aug. 7, 2000. UCLA (B∆) To Michael and Debra Fenters Barbin, a son, Cameron Michael, May 27, 2000 (initiated Texas Christian (ZN). To H. Jason and Ellen Gewecke Haines, a daughter, Ashlyn Leigh, Sept. 1, 2000. UC/Santa Barbara (ΓB) To Stephen and Linda Wolf Beck, a daughter, Hannah Marie, Oct. 24, 2000. To John and Nancy Calhoun Vye, a daughter, Emily Rose, July 22, 2000. USC (BΠ) To Paul C., Jr. and Jill Kelly Brindley, a daughter, Penelope Chace, Sept. 12, 2000. To Mark and Kathleen Hale Martella, a daughter, Haley Kathleen, Aug. 18, 2000. Villanova (HE) To Steve and Jennifer Cieslinski Tufillaro, a son, Andrew John, July 28, 2000. Virginia Tech (HO) To Anthony and Sheila Jennings Ganino, a daughter, Alyssa Liane, Sept. 7, 2000. Washington (Σ) To Andrew and Melissa Powers Callaway, a daughter, Meghan Jean, July 2, 2000. West Chester (EK) To Sean and Alison Goldberg Palat, a daughter, Madison Joy, May 12, 2000. William Woods (∆X) To Tracy and Joan Mabry Dodds, a daughter, Jean Renee, June 23, 2000.
Marriages
CSU/Hayward (H∆) Yvonne Pire to Troy Glenn, July 22, 2000.
Adrian (∆H) Jill Konar to Joseph P. May, II, Nov. 4, 2000.
CSU/Sacramento (EΓ) Jennifer Rappeport to Anthony E. Gouvaia, July 8, 2000.
Arizona (BE) Catherine Pier to Anthony Bianchi, July 1, 2000.
Dayton (ZΨ) Stacia Rene Hartwig to Todd Allen Rumbarger, May 13, 2000.
Ashland (EA) Maria Fisher to Christopher Coleman, Aug. 19, 2000. Gina Bradley to Joseph Feller, Oct. 21, 2000.
Delaware (EN) Kirsten Nelson to Jason Kell, May 14, 2000.
Ball State (∆P) Stephanie Ann Brown to Tony Howey, Sept. 30, 2000. Boston (HΛ) Erica Tunnicliffe to David Cohen, June 18, 2000. Bowling Green State (BO) Leslie Tew to Troy Brooks, Oct. 7, 2000. Kerri Branham to H. Dean Hudson, Sept. 2, 2000. Sarah Ward to Jerod Kruse, Oct. 14, 2000. British Columbia (BΘ) Veronica Hejcman to John Millard, Sept. 4, 2000. Bryant (ΘB) Angelina Bruzzese to Michael Cronin, June 3, 2000. Butler (EB) Kristine Masur to Brian Healey, Aug. 19, 2000. Megan Roberts to Jeremy Shaw, Sept. 23, 2000. Cal Poly (EX) Heather O’Neil to Colin Cleary, Oct. 7, 2000. Central Missouri State (ΘΛ) Jenni Thompson to Sean Kammerlohr, Nov. 11, 2000. Karla Heinz to Robert Powelson, July 15, 2000. Christopher Newport (ΘΦ) Donnamarie Duffy to Michael Mandara, May 20, 2000. Columbia (ZX) Theresa Tebbett to Robert Koubek, June 11, 2000. Creighton (Θ∆) Heather Marie Placke to Wade Alan Church, July 1, 2000. CSU/Chico (ΘY) Erica Tennille Torre to Jeffery Adam Van Rees, May 20, 2000.
DePauw (Γ) Holly Swift to Sean Rotermund, Aug. 5, 2000. Kate Elftmann to Jeff Rader, Dec. 9, 2000. Drake (ΓO) Susan L. Volkmer to James D. Ahrens, Oct. 21, 2000. Allison Tower to Matthew Batt, Sept. 3, 2000. Eastern Illinois (ZA) Amy Gossett to John Bendall, Jr., June 17, 2000 (initiated Iowa (∆E). BethAnn Bray to Michael Campbell, July 15, 2000. Elmhurst (ZΞ) Nicole Marie Ludman to Thierry Lionel Jeremie, Nov. 11, 2000. Amy Jo Taylor to Kirk Steinbruecker, Sept. 3, 2000. Emory (ΘΠ) Janis Newton to J. Paul Keegan, Sept. 9, 2000. llinois State (ZT) Rashel Rokita to Michael Campbell, June 24, 2000. Indiana (BT) Amy Grose to Christian Brown, Oct. 2, 1999. Iowa (∆E) Erin Allison to Chris Diserio, Oct. 28, 2000. Megan Pelisek to Brady Stump, March 11, 2000. Iowa State (Z∆) Jeanne Alaine Mercer to John L. Ballard, Jr., Sept. 9, 2000. Nancy Albright to John Campbell, Oct. 7, 2000. James Madison (ΘI) Jennifer Caplan to Marc Feinstein, Nov. 4, 2000. Candy White to Jeffery Long, Sept. 2, 2000.
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Linfield (ΘA) Kirstin Abel to Tim Vanevenhoven, June 24, 2000. Shari Spence to Tony Fox, Sept. 2, 2000. Jaime Moore to Erick Trachsel, Aug. 19, 2000. Alia Detol to Michael Zagyva, June 24, 2000. Loyola Marymount (ZB) Roslyn Wyman to Jeffery Wall, Nov. 6, 1999. Manitoba (BH) Elizabeth Nicola Riske to Patrick John Dempsey, May 26, 2000. McMaster (ΘO) Melanie Spence to Vince Ariemma, April 15, 2000. Miami University (ΓN) Melissa Wyse to Scott Hodson, July 29, 2000. Michigan (Θ) Nicole Miller to Matthew Price, July 28, 2000. Michigan State (BB) Suzanne Haggart to Tom Bolling, Oct. 21, 2000. Wendy Leland to Shawn Green, Dec. 16, 2000.
Northern Illinois (E∆) Kelli Kubic to Paul McDonald, Sept. 16, 2000.
St. Joseph’s (ΘΘ) Jaclyn Goldberg to Craig Cahill, Sept. 2, 2000.
Northern Iowa (EΘ) Erica Greve to Tyson Finders, Jan. 6, 2001. Beth Tangeman to Steven Swain, Oct. 28, 2000.
SUNY/Binghamton (HZ) April Simon to Steven Lebowitz, Sept. 3, 2000.
North Texas (ΓH) Jennifer Hasbrouck to David Meador, Jan. 6, 2001. Laura Bartlett to James Jay Moore, June 24, 2000. Northwestern (B) Barbara Hagenbaugh to Jim South, Oct. 21, 2000. Mary Frances Peez Galvin to Charles E. Griffith, Dec. 29, 2000. Oklahoma City (∆∆) Beth Ellis to Eric Dickson, May 20, 2000. Amy A. Lindberg to Dr. Chad J. Brock, Dec. 2, 2000. Oregon State (BY) Maureen Doherty to Tomas Jaimes, Jr., Sept. 30, 2000. Rensselaer (ΘT) Stacey Grimes to John Boulmetis, Oct. 7, 2000.
Minnesota (E) Megan McLaughlin to Phil Ecker, Sept. 3, 2000.
San Diego (HP) Kassandra Lips to Mark Fisher, Aug. 5, 2000.
Missouri (O) Jenica Massie to Michael Herndon, Oct. 21, 2000.
San Diego State (ΓA) Cathy Kassis to Dustin Pilgrim, Aug. 12, 2000. Amy Gavis to Ryan Thomas, Sept. 30, 2000.
NC State (EΦΛ) Michelle Connell to Peter Drain, Oct. 7, 2000. Cynthia Burton to Eugene Costa, Sept. 30, 2000. Jenny Eyster to Neil Halasz, Sept. 30, 2000. Nebraska (N) Heather Omel to James Abbott, April 1, 2000. Nikki Burklund to Nate Frazier, April 8, 2000. New Hampshire (HA) Barbara Koontz to Gregory Alevras, Oct. 14, 2000. Northeast Missouri State (ΘΓ) Sheri Sechrest to Brian Blessing, April 15, 2000. Susan Dreier to Lawrence Rosenhoffer, Oct. 28, 2000. Northern Colorado (∆Γ) Jeannie Steinkirchner to Steve Mueller, Dec. 21, 2000.
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San Francisco State (HΘ) Corina Manoguerra to Matthew Hermann, Oct. 14, 2000. Kelly Tharp to Rick Rummelhart, Oct. 21, 2000.
SUNY/Cortland (HT) Danielle Siani to Dennis Leahy, July 8, 2000. Syracuse (A) Tracy Cerimeli to Ari Liberman, July 22, 2000. Texas A&M (EΩΛ) Karen Rice to Joshua Le Blanc, Dec. 16, 2000. Nikole Merritt to Randy Walston, Oct. 14, 2000. Texas Tech (ΓI) May Lynn Leal to Warren DeHart, Dec. 30, 2000. AraNicole Dawn Forbes to John Oberg, Jan. 1, 2001. Truman State (ΘΓ) Nicole Harman to Greg Marshall, Sept. 2, 2000. UC/Davis (EP) Nancy Kehrli to Kenneth Ahnemann, Aug. 5, 2000. UC/Irvine (HK) Anne Speedie to Justin McDonald, Sept. 16, 2000. UCLA (B∆) Jennifer Reyes to Lee Noonan, Sept. 15, 2000. Maya Langer to Ned Segal, Sept. 16, 2000. UC/Santa Barbara (ΓB) Julie Humber to Wil Becker, Aug. 12, 2000. UNC/Asheville (ΘX) Mary Bullman to Stephen Bade, Sept. 5, 2000.
Western Ontario (ΘH) Loren MacKay to Wade Gordon Loder, July 22, 2000. Kerry MacKay to Michael John Miller, March 4, 2000.
Silent Chapter Alabama (BM) Llyn Poole Hudson (’53), Nov. 4, 2000. Ashland (EA) Cathy Vanosdall Donges (’67), Feb. 25, 2000. Baldwin Wallace (∆Y) Cornelia MacEwan Hurd (’65), Dec. 17, 2000. Colorado (BΓ) Susan Irvine Fitzgerald (’48), July 28, 2000.
Nebraska (N) Mary Lou Keating Cannon (’50), Oct. 12, 2000. Northwestern (B) Joan Dana Soper (’43), Dec. 27, 2000. Ohio State (P) Sue Rase Steele (’61), Dec. 8, 2000. Oklahoma (Φ) Carol Jean Swank (’69), March 21, 2000. Oregon (T) Patricia Temple Millard (’38), May 10, 2000. South Dakota (Ψ) Mary Louise Howes Evans (’27), Nov. 15, 2000. Texas (Ω) Gail Austin Baker (’55), Nov. 25, 2000. Stacey Johnson (’93), Nov. 28, 2000.
DePauw (Γ) Betty Mullins Jones (’41), Jan. 27, 2001. Kathleen White Kelly (’64), Aug. 29, 2000. Linda Morse Schmalz (’57), Oct. 8, 2000.
UCLA (B∆) Jane Carter Fast (’36), June 21, 2000. Edith Chandlee Gartelman (’37), July 28, 2000.
Idaho (BZ) Mary MacRae Lindstrom (’43), Sept. 22, 2000.
Washington (Σ) Kathryn Starky Davis (’32), Jan. 19, 2000.
Illinois (BA) Mary Cleveland Howard (’42), Nov. 8, 2000. Grace Elizabeth Lockhart McCarthy (’27), Nov. 10, 2000.
Washington State (BP) Lucile Harriet Glindeman Lange (’48), Dec. 10, 2000. Arlene Stack Probizanski (’57), Jan. 7, 2001.
Washburn (Y) A. Audentia Young Rollin Martell (’34), Oct. 31, 2000.
Kansas (Γ∆) Shirley Ann Ketchum McDaneld (’55), Oct. 30, 2000. Michigan (Θ) Esther Thors Eis (’44), Sept. 13, 2000.
Seton Hall (HH) Faith Vavra to Tim Keenan, Feb. 17, 2001.
Virginia (ZI) Jill Herskovitz to Andy Patterson, July 1, 2000.
South Dakota (Ψ) Sonja Stores to Gary Lundeen, Sept. 30, 2000.
Washington (Σ) Diane Simpson to Jonathan Brown, Sept. 16, 2000.
Michigan State (BB) Ann Welsher Spees (’50), Nov. 17, 2000. Betty Jane Patterson Horn (’36), Dec. 15, 2000.
Southern Utah (ΘΣ) Chelsea Payne to Joshua Fitzgerald, Aug. 15, 2000. Amber Dalley to Tad McRae, Aug. 19, 2000. Trisha Henderson to Brad Northcutt, June 24, 2000. Denise Dalley to Aaron Pettley, Dec. 28, 1999. Veronica Gardner to Geoffrey Wilson, Sept. 2, 2000.
Washington State (BPΛ) Amy Corrado to Jason Oliphant, Sept. 2, 2000.
Minnesota (E) Jean Spicer Wallace McManus (’20), Sept. 15, 2000.
Western Michigan (∆Θ) Meghan Beth Neenan to Kyle J. Gunnerson, M.D., Sept. 23, 2000. Jill Feuerstein to Justin Gutshall, Sept. 30, 2000.
Missouri (O) Susan Whitehead Kirley (’31), July 26, 2000. Montana (X) Virginia MacKay McCarthy (’42), Aug. 28, 2000. Helen Putney Helms (’29), Sept. 17, 2000.
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Alpha Phi Mourns a Legend
Betty Mullins Jones ( -DePauw), ’42, International President from 1970–74 and National Panhellenic Conference delegate 1974–90, died Jan. 27 in Sun City, Ariz. Betty suffered a long illness, but always exhibited unfailing courage, good humor and grace. She will remain one of the great figures in Alpha Phi history. Former International President Nancy Wittgen Burks DeVoe ( -DePauw) remarks that Betty Jones was “the only person in the Greek world who wrote as well as she spoke and spoke as well as she wrote.” These are the talents for which she will be best remembered. Betty was keynote speaker at the Fraternity Bicentennial at Williamsburg, Va., in 1976. She delivered more than 1,000 speeches – always with humor – to civic, educational, business and Greek letter
“Betty Jones made every Panhellenic gathering a women friendlier, more intelligent gathering. Her ability with words is truly legendary and her caring ways made a difference to everyone who knew her in the NPC family. I feel enriched by our friendship and mourn her passing along with countless other NPC women.” —Beth Saul, past Chair of NPC, Alpha Epsilon Phi Delegate and Panhellenic Advisor
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“The name Betty Jones was synonymous with Alpha Phi and for all who ever knew her, she will be remembered for her devotion to fraternity and for her unique spirit. . . It is impossible to have known Betty and not to have been touched by her.” —Lissa Bradford, past Chair of NPC, and Kappa Alpha Theta delegate
groups, including addresses at a dozen fraternity conventions. Her last speech before illness overtook her was at the 1993 Alpha Phi Heart luncheon in Phoenix. Many of her speeches were published in various fraternity magazines, and her longtime friend and chapter sister Nancy DeVoe relates one incident at a Panhellenic luncheon in Indianapolis where the guest speaker gave one of Betty’s speeches without crediting her. Afterwards, Betty approached the speaker and said, “I’m Betty Jones, and I enjoyed the speech.” Betty began her International Fraternity service in 1959, when she was appointed Standards Chairman. One of her legacies to the Fraternity was her “Code for the Coed” etiquette guide written in that period. International President Jean Cameron Tindall ( M-Miami University) recalls, “Those of us who were initiated in the ‘60s remember it quite well as a guide for behavior for young women.” Among the honors Betty received were Alpha Phi’s Ivy Vine Award in 1986. The award was created by the Fraternity especially to recognize Betty’s contributions
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both within the Fraternity and in the wider Greek world. Betty also received an honorary degree and the Green Owl Award as outstanding alumna of William Woods College (where she attended as a freshman and sophomore), an Alumni Citation from DePauw University, the Jack Anson Award from the Association of Fraternity Advisors, Kappa Delta sorority’s Order of the Diamond and the College Fraternity Editors Association’s Evan C. Varner Award. Alpha Phi also established the Betty Mullins Jones Panhellenic Participation Award for collegiate chapters. Betty was buried in her hometown of Greencastle, Ind. The funeral procession passed the DePauw ( ) chapter house, where the white pillars were adorned with bordeaux bows in her honor. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Alex Jones, and daughters Jody Jones Serey and Buffy Jones (both -DePauw).
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Take Cardiac Care to Heart: It Could Save Your Life By Emily Ellison (ΓI-Texas Tech)
Many diseases affect women, but none more than heart disease. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) says: Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. More than 240,000 women die of heart disease each year; the total of women’s deaths from breast cancer AND colon cancer combined is 74,000. About 9 million American women of all ages suffer from heart disease.
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Powerful facts. An even more powerful point is only a small percentage – about 8 percent – of women in the U.S. believe that heart disease is a threat. “Women have long focused on cancer as public health awareness initiatives,” explains Lori Grella ( I-James Madison), a registered nurse who works in cardiac care units. “Women must be made aware of their risk. The medical community has done us a great injustice by not alerting us,” she says. What’s a woman to do? Know your risk. “The more risk factors a woman has, the greater chance she will develop heart disease,” Lori says.
These include: Smoking High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Obesity Physical inactivity Diabetes Family history of heart disease
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Talk to your healthcare provider. “A woman should talk to her provider about risk factors as well as health screening. There are many tests, such as electrocardiogram (ECG), that are relatively inexpensive and tell us a lot about coronary health,” Lori says. Another common test is a cholesterol screening. A tiny prick at the end of your finger – a drop of blood – is all a doctor needs to check cholesterol levels. Do something. Winning the fight against heart disease takes some effort. The good news is women can do a lot to keep risk factors in check. “Smoking is the most preventable cause of heart disease,” Lori says. The American Heart Association and the NHLBI agree. Both organizations say the risk of heart disease declines within months of quitting and reaches the level of non-smokers in three to five years.
Feeding a Healthy Heart The way to a woman’s healthy heart just might be through her stomach. Studies continuously show that certain foods contain heart disease-fighting properties. Including these foods in your diet, along with making slight changes in the preparation of others, can help your heart stay healthy. B VITAMINS AND FOLIC ACID B vitamins, especially folic acid, help control blood levels of an amino acid called homocysteine, that – like cholesterol – is linked to heart attacks and strokes. Folate and other B vitamins are found in strawberries
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and citrus fruits and juices, leafy green vegetables, whole grain bread and beans. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled all grain and grain products should be fortified with folic acid, the man-made form of folate. Health professionals recommend eating at least five servings a day. GRAPES AND GRAPE JUICE Recent studies show that purple and red grapes and grape juice seem to have the same effect as red wine in reducing the risk of heart disease. Compounds found in the red skins of grapes are keys to antiplatelet activity, reducing the likelihood of blood clots blocking arteries and causing a heart attack.
OATS Oats contain nutrients that help modify several heart disease risk factors. Among these: insoluble and soluble fiber, high-quality proteins and amino acids. The American Heart Association says a diet rich in oats lowers blood pressure and blood cholesterol. OLIVE OIL For many years research has shown that when olive oil replaces saturated fat in the diet, it lowers total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol). Extra virgin olive oil from regions of the Mediterranean is especially heart-healthy. OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS The role of these polyunsaturated fatty acids in cardio health has been studied for the past 40 years. They increase the “good” cholesterol (HDL) and have a beneficial effect on platelets. Recent studies show
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Even if a woman doesn’t smoke, she can take preventive measures. “Obesity, high blood pressure and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus are factors we can alter,” Lori says. Diet plays a crucial role in preventing heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends women get no more than 30 percent of their daily total calories from fat and especially watch their intake of saturated fat (see “Feeding a Healthy Heart” sidebar). Healthcare providers should monitor high blood pressure and diabetes. Medication might be necessary to treat these conditions, as well as high cholesterol. Imagine a miracle cure that lowers blood pressure and sugar, improves cholesterol levels, strengthens bones, reduces stress and helps women lose weight. Some doctors and heart disease survivors claim the miracle exists: exercise. Physical inactivity doubles a woman’s risk for heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. And about 75 percent of American women are not active enough to keep their hearts healthy. A woman doesn’t have to run a marathon to stay healthy. New research shows that moderate-intensity physical activity for a total of 30 minutes a day on most days benefits health. Just two 15-minute walks a day can add years of health to your heart.
Spread the word. Tell other women about cardiac care. Participate in community service events that raise awareness for cardiac health. Help a collegiate or alumnae chapter plan an Alpha Phi Foundation fundraiser to benefit cardiac care. Take cardiac care to heart. You could save your sister, your friend, your mother, your grandmother or even yourself. Lori Grella is completing her master’s degree in nursing and earning her family nurse practitioner license at the University of Maryland. Previously, she worked at George Washington University in the cardiac care unit. For more information: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ 301.592.8573 American Heart Association http://www.americanheart.org/ 1.888.MY.HEART (694.3278)
omega-3 fatty acids protect the heart from lifethreatening arrhythmias. Fish such as tuna, salmon and sardines are rich sources of these acids.
SOY The FDA recently approved soy health labels that explain the benefits of soy protein in reducing the risk of heart disease. Food products must contain at least 6.25 grams of soy protein per serving to make this claim. Find soy protein in soy milk, tofu and vegetarian burgers.
ORANGES AND ORANGE JUICE Citrus fruits are full of heart-healthy nutrients such as vitamin C, folate, dietary fiber and potassium.
Sources: “Functional Foods” by Barbara Levine, Newsweek “You and
SELENIUM Studies show people with low levels of selenium are more likely to die of a heart attack than those with higher levels. Foods high in protein are richest in selenium: fish, meats, poultry, cereals, cabbage and Brazil nuts. Avoid selenium in supplement form because it can be toxic if taken in too large a dose. SPRING 2001
Your Heart” special section, 1999. “The Healthy Heart” by Nancy Smith, Town & Country, July 1999.
Planning and cooking heart-healthy meals doesn’t have to be complicated. Following are suggestions from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI): Choose fish, poultry and lean cuts of meat, and remove fat from meat and skin from chicken before eating. Eat up to 6 ounces per day. Broil, bake, roast or poach foods rather than fry them. Instead of whole milk or cream, drink skim or 1 percent milk. Eat egg yolks in moderation. Egg whites contain no fat or cholesterol, though. In most recipes, substitute two whites for one whole egg. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant and other protective effects. Eat whole grains, nuts and seeds for fiber and protective factors. Use monounsaturated fat for sautéing and baking. Examples are olive and canola oils.
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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow… A Woman’s Heart Matters The year is 1946. For the first time in six war-torn years, Alpha Phi members gather for Convention. Everyone talks at once: “We learned during the war that an international service project is best rendered if it permits different kinds of contributions.” “I agree! Some chapters want to raise money to be expended professionally…” “But my chapter wants to give direct and personal service to a project!” “There should be a universal appeal of our beneficiary…” The talk was of adopting an international philanthropy – an international cause that chapters and individuals could support with both time and money. The answer was found in cardiac aid. During those first years, Alpha Phi worked with three cardiac projects: the University of Minnesota Medical School for heart research, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for “blue baby” work, and Herrick House, a convalescent home for children suffering from heart disease. —Maranda Luniewski (ZI^-Virginia) Chapters also could support local cardiac projects.
“I don’t know how many lives we affected that day, but if we affected just one, that is enough.” —Maranda Luniewski (ZI^-Virginia)
“My aunt, who is in her mid-
40s with heart problems, attended A Woman’s Heart Matters. She has always been stubborn, not getting proper care and refusing to listen to anyone trying to help her heart. The symposium made her listen. Afterward, she said, ‘I learned so much. That was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.’”
Today, collegiate and alumnae chapters still choose heart projects that make a positive impact on their campus and community.
Virginia’s (FI) chapter chose a hands-on heart project: A Woman’s Heart Matters. A grant from the Foundation in honor of the chapter’s revitalization inspired the women to contact the UVa Health System, where they met Dearing Johns, an associate professor in the System’s cardiology division. “Dr. Johns wanted the community to profit from our donation. We came up with the idea of a symposium: a way to educate the female community about their minds, bodies and most importantly, their hearts,” says chapter President Jennifer Allen. Zeta Iota and the Heart Center invited community women, including Alpha Phi mothers, campus women’s groups, teachers and cardiac patients to attend the panel presentation. A question and answer session was moderated by a local health and medical news reporter, and followed by a tea and reception. A Woman’s Heart Matters was so successful the chapter and UVa plan to make it an annual event. “This was incredible publicity for Alpha Phi. The symposium educated the community and made them feel welcome. It’s a very successful philanthropy event that we can call our own. No other sorority at UVa does anything like this,” says Jennifer. The Alpha Phi leaders of 1946 must be proud. If your chapter or alumnae group would like help planning an event like A Woman’s Heart Matters, contact the Alpha Phi Foundation at 847.475.4532.
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HQ: Heartfelt Questions Quarterly readers tell us what’s on their hearts, and we find out the answers. Should I consider hormone replacement therapy? “Menopause and estrogen replacement are the biggest controversy concerning women and heart disease right now. The loss of estrogen in menopause may increase the risk of heart disease. If menopause is caused by a hysterectomy or the removal of the uterus and ovaries, the risk may sharply increase. Some scientists believe that estrogen offers protection, so it’s sometimes suggested that women use hormone replacement therapy. This topic is still under debate, and the studies are ongoing. You should talk to your healthcare provider to understand your options.” —Lori Grella (ΘI-James Madison), RN, BSN I’m young. Why should I be concerned about heart disease? “Because there are modifiable risk factors, and developing good habits early decreases your risk. Be aware of your family history. Know that [a nutritious] diet plays a crucial role in preventing obesity, diabetes and a high cholesterol level. Unfortunately, smoking in young women is on the rise. Women who smoke and use oral contraceptives are at an even higher risk of stroke and heart attack due to blood clotting and arterial constriction. If you smoke, it’s important to quit.” —Lori Grella What’s the difference between good and bad cholesterol? “HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is good. These fats are liquid at room temperature. Olive oil and canola oil are examples. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is bad. These are solid fats at room temperature, such as animal fats, shortening and margarine. The good cholesterol takes away the fat deposited in the blood vessel walls, but the bad cholesterol is deposited in the walls of the arteries. So you need a high level of good and a low level of bad.” —WebMD.com live chat with Dr. Charles Kilo
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What’s considered a healthy cholesterol level? “It depends on which type of cholesterol. A desirable total cholesterol level is less than 200, while 240 or higher is high risk. Less than 130 is desirable LDL level for women who have never had heart disease. Higher than 160 is high risk. HDL levels should be 35 or higher. When you fall below 35, you are at high risk.” —American Heart Association What about drinking alcohol? “Moderation is the key. More than three drinks per day can raise blood pressure, and binge drinking can lead to stroke. People who drink heavily on a regular basis have higher rates of heart disease than moderate drinkers or nondrinkers. It’s recommended that women have no more than one drink per day.” —National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) Aren’t there benefits in drinking red wine? “Drinking red wine isn’t the only way to protect your heart – eating red grapes and drinking red or purple grape juice also work. The protective chemicals in red wine are proanthocyandins, the pigments responsible for the color. Red wine seems to increase levels of HDL, and so far, there’s no evidence that grape juice duplicates this effect. But if you want to boost your HDL and avoid the alcohol, just do regular aerobic exercise.” —Dr. Andrew Weil at www.drweil.com Should I take aspirin to protect my heart? “The research on aspirin is promising: it may help prevent and treat heart attacks. A study of more than 87,000 women found that those taking a low dose regularly were less likely to suffer a first heart attack than women taking none. Women over age 50 appeared to benefit most. Only a tiny daily dose may be needed. One study found that only 30mg of aspirin helped prevent heart attack as effectively as the usual 300mg dose. It also causes less stomach irritation. Keep in mind that aspirin has side effects. You should not take aspirin to either prevent or treat a heart attack without first discussing it with your doctor.” —NHLBI
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