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Contents SUMMER ISSUE 1973

Alumnae Editor Mrs. Jeffrey W. Meece Cooper Valley Vil lage B-12 Edgewater Park Beverly, New Je rsey 080 IO

Collegiate Editor Mrs. Phili p Wa llick, J r. 676 Park Aven ue York, Pennsylvan ia 17402

Feature Editor Miss Paula C yrus 624 High Street St. Albans, West Virg inia 25177

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Pa nhellen ic Dormitories

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Collegiate News

Alumnae News

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Art Director Miss Mary Jedrzejewski 180 I East Jarvis Shorewood , W isconsin 5321 I

Historian Miss Li lli e Greer 3'761 S. 58 Street Milwau kee, W isconsi n 53220 THE PHOENIX of Alp ha Sigm a Alph a

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across the desk Dear Alpha Sigma Alpha Membe rs: I am writing to you to brief you on the reasons behind, and the present operati on of, the collegiate Housing -Saving s Accoun t system of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

In Septem ber of 1968, your nationa l organiz ation found it in the best interest s of its collegia te chapter s to establis h an effective Housing-Savings Program . This was due in large to a growing number of requests by chapter s for financia l assistance for housing or decorat ing purpose s. More chapter s than not had ignored a 1965 requirem ent for each membe r and pledge to contribute a minimu m of $2.00 per month to a Housing -Saving s Accoun t.

Therefo re, the Auditor s of Alpha Sigma Alpha Nationa l recomm ended in 1968 an enforce d Housing -Saving s Plan for each chapter , regardless of whethe r or not housing changes were an: ticipate d. Within this recomm endatio n was the conditi on that Nationa l should have evidenc e of a chapter 's coopera tion and ability to save, prior to the grantin g of a withdra wal or loan to the chapter . This was to include refurnis hing as well as buildin g withdra wals or loans.

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The following program evolved: each chapter treasurer will send with her monthly report to National Headquarters, a check covering the Housing-Savings dues ($2.00 per person per month) for each pledge and member during the preceding month. This money is then deposited in that chapter's particular account at the Union National Bank, Springfield, Missouri, where it accrues interest. A statement is sent twice a year to the chapter treasurer and to the National Housing Chairman, and National Headquarters, for their records.

A chapter m ay use their account in the following manner: when a chapter requires funds for housing purposes, decorating or building, a formal request is sent to the National Housing Chairman. Any decorating plans should be made with the assistance of an interior decorator, after having received several bids. Withdrawals requiring loans must be submitted in complete detail, with the signatures of the treasurer, president, adviser, and housing chairman. Account withdrawals must meet the approval of the National Housing Chairman. However, account loans must pass a National Council vote. Withdrawals and loans are subject to reduction should any money be in arrears (payments not up to date and complete) with the chapter's account.

Housing-Savings Accounts money is due from September to May, with payments to be made to National Headquarters. Loan repayments are made by sending the regular monthly deposits to National Headquarters, $2.00 per girl per month. This money is credited to the loan until the payment is complete. The monthly deposits then go directly into the Housing-Savings Account as they did prior to the loan.

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A loan is a serious decision, and should be given thorough investigation before engaging in a borrowing of money of this sort. In matters of building or buying, all outside sources available should be consulted for their suggestions, such as bankers, lawyers, zoning authorities, and realtors, before even seriously considering to involve a chapter in a debt of this magnitude. With regard to items like adding machines, filing cabinets, token deposits for proposed Greek complexes, money should be obtained from the chapter's local budget, whenever possible. Things of this small nature, involving up to $300, should be planned into a local budget, rather than using up funds that may be needed desperately in the future of a chapter. If a chapter has a functioning Housing Corporation, that chapter may apply for approval of an alternative Housing-Savings plan whereby the Housing Corporation would receive the Housing-Savings dues for deposit to its account. This Housing Corporation will then be required to file reports periodically with the National Headquarters. A plan of this sort should be completed and ready for submission to the National Housing Chairman before school begins in September.

I hope this information will be of use to each of you as reference to your chapters. I receive a great many requests for housing information, and this might help to have more of it available to each of you. Sincerely yours, Mrs. George D. Linton National President National Housing Chairman

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Sorority house living offers understanding and friendships . People of varied interests are brought together in a spirit of cooperation. Opportunities for growth and development are great.er than in any other student environment. A sorority house provides a warm atmosphere as well as a general meeting place for all the members. With members living together, it helps build a strong feeling of sisterhood and unity.

h ousing program. At Southern Illinois University all sorority houses are built by the university and are considered campus housing. There, the Delta Thetas are provided a house mother by the university student affairs program for graduate students. At Rochester Institute of Technology, the Gamma Iotas are able to furnish the downstairs of their house which is owned by the university. Housemothers are not employed, but house cooks are employed by the Food Administration Department. Larger houses have a meal plan in which the girls eat together family style. Some of our smaller houses provide for individual cooking when a cooking staff is not employed.

HOUSING-SAVIN GS ACCOUNT The Alpha Sigma Alpha house at the Uni versity of Northern Colorado

On many campuses there are no sorority houses. However, on many campuses you will find Alpha Sigs living together in their own house. Chapters such as Gamma Omega, Eta Eta, and Beta Sigma own their houses. Other chapters are able to rent a house from the college or university. This is a favorable situation especially for newly established chapters. Gamma Iota and Delta Theta participate in such a 4

In most cases, a portion of members' dues goes toward the Housing-Savings Program. Gamma Omega, like most chapters, has found two dollars per member per month to be adequate. Gamma Omega recently purchased new bedroom furniture with savings funds. In 1971 Beta Rho redecorated their living room by buying new furniture and carpeting. Before moving in to their house in 1971, Del ta Theta also purchased carf)et by means of this

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ROLE OF ALUMNAE MEMBERS Many chapters are fortunate to h ave an organized alumnae chapter in their area. A Housing Corporation may exist consisting of alumnae and collegiate members. It's function is to plan for the operation of the house, purchasing of food, and the hiring of a housemother and cook. Alumnae members of the Epsilon Epsilon Housing Corporation make payments on all bills after receiving housing fees.

Barb Johnston, National Philanthropic Chairman, at the Delta Theta house

account. Eta Eta Chapter has a savings account with a local bank in Pittsburg, Kansas. Three dollars of every member's monthly dues goes into this fund. Two dollars is for major house repairs while one dollar is for remodeling and decorating. They have recently purchased new living room furniture, a console color television, and carpeting for hallways.

In addition to the Housing-Savings Fund which covers major projects, many improvements are made with local funds. It is a tradition for the pledge class of Gamma Omega to present a gift to the house. Some of the items given have been a color television, stereo, and a piano. One pledge is presently refinishing the cabinets in the kitchen, painting the walls, and making new curtains for the house.

Many alumnae chapters have annual moneymaking projects to assist the collegiate chapters in their housing programs. The Rochester, New York, Alumnae Chapter gives money to Gamma Iota each year for the purchase of additional items for their house.

COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY The relationship with the administration is important in establishing a successful housing program. Whenever possible, they are eager to assist with greek housing. Many campuses must require freshmen and sophomores to live in the dormitories. This has placed pressure upon sororities, making it nearly impossible to fill their houses. The administration of Eastern Illinois University has been very helpful. Sophomore sorority women are 6 ranted special permission to live in their houses. At Adrian College in Michigan young graduate students are now employed as housemothers for sorority houses at the request of sorority members.

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Epsilon Epsilon's beautiful living room

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In order to fill a house each year, it is necessary to have housing requirements for all members. Our chapters have various procedures based on the size of the chapter and the house. Gamma Omega and Eta Eta require all members 5

Paula Gatt es, Joan Elliot, Leslie Lawso n in fr ont of th e Epsilon Epsilon house. Beta Betas meet informally in their living room.

to live in the house one semester while in school. This policy is also used by Delta Zeta and Beta Beta. Gamma Mu Chapter requires all members of the executive board to live in the house. Others are assigned within classes beginning with seniors until the house is filled. Delta Theta members move into the house immedi a tely following initiation. Their house 1s owned by the university; therefore, making it possible for a change in housing at any time. The Epsilon Epsilon house is open to groups to rent during the summer. This summer a group of high school science students will be living in the house. Gamma Omega and Eta Eta keep their houses open only if there are enough members attending summer school.

SUMMER HOUSING Summer housing is very practical if there are alumnae or collegiate members living in the area. Many chapters rent rooms to college students who are not affiliated with the sorority. Whenever possible, rush workshops are held at the houses in the summer.

The Eta Etas enjoy dinn er together at the house.

RUSH Does living in a sorority house limit rush contacts? When all members live in the house, contact with potential members is limited. However, most chapters feel it is an asset in that rushees are looking fo r a home-like living situation. A sorority house is the perfect place to meet with rushees. Many chapters strive to maintain an equal number of members living in campus dormitorities as well as in the house. THE PHOENIX

APARTMENTS The ASA House at Edinboro State College consists of fourteen apartments.

GAMMA PSI A new dimension in sorority living is that of apartments and townhouses. With apartment living becoming very popular with college students, this could bring about changes in the housing programs of sororities and fraternities. Gamma Psi and Gamma Lambda are presently involved in this type of apartment housing. Until the fall of 1972, the Gamma Psis at Edinboro State College lived on one floor of a dormitory. They had no meeting room and little storage space. Because of fire regulations, they were unable to display sorority items in the dormitory. This fall twenty of the girls moved into one apartment building. Other members still live in the dormitory on the sorority floor. In this way, the girls have been able to choose the type of housing best suited for them. The two locations give additional opportunities for meeting potential members.

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All apartments operate through the cooperation of the girls living there. The apartments are used for parties, rituals, and meetings. The girls have use of a recreation room for sorority functions as well as an indoor swimming pool. The apartment building is one in a complex of eighteen. Located on campus, three other sororities occupy buildings in the privately owned complex. This situation is relatively new at Edinboro St.ate College but has been very successful. It is meeting the needs of individual members and also keeping the closeness of living together as a sorority.

GAMMA LAMBDA Loyola University in Chicago does not provide for sorority houses. Therefore, three years ago the Gamma Lambdas began renting a townhouse near campus. 7

The townhouse accommodates six who live there during the school year and in the summer. The townhouse is also used for meetings, parties, and rush activities. Individual members living in the townhouse are responsible for the rent and up-keep. Instead of contributing to the Housing-Savings Fund through National Headquarters, they have an alternate plan in which five dollars of each member's semester dues is used for housing locally. This money is used for utilities and operation of the townhouse. This housing program has been very successful for Gamma Lambda. It has given them a much-needed place to meet together on campus. Sorority materials may also be stored at the townhouse and with girls living there all year there is no moving of files and materials.

Living room of an Alpha Sig apartment at Edinboro State College .

They have also housed visitors to the campus at the townhouse. This summer a group of high school cheerleaders from Chicago schools will be staying at the townhouse while attending a workshop at Loyola.

PANHELLENIC DORMITORIES A Panhellenic dormitory is usually owned by the college or university. Sororities live together with similar facilities for each group. The interaction between sororities helps to increase Greek unity among all groups. Living with other sorority members gives closeness and a great sense of loyalty. Many times an older dormitory which is vacant can be used for Panhellenic housing. College and university administrations are very cooperative in assisting sororities if space is available. If campus housing regulations prohibit chapter houses, this is an excellent situation to consider. It is best to work through the college Panhellenic Council and housing office of the college.

MADISON COLLEGE The fall of 1973 will bring a change in housing for Beta Epsilon Chapter at Madison College. For ten years the college has provided sororities with one dormitory. Each sorority had a small chapter room and only a limited number of members could live in the dormitory. Sororities needed meeting rooms, study rooms, and place for the entire chapter to live together. The administration of Madison College was aware of the problem and began to find a solution last year. They were able to offer the sororities a new dormitory for Panhellenic housing this spring. THE PHOEN IX

Each sorority will have a residence floor equipped with two study lounges and a chapter room. The eight sororities will share a recreation room, dating lounge, kitchen, and meeting room. Beta Epsilon does participate in the HousingSavings Account. This will be the first time they have had a need to use it for decorating. They are looking forward to decorating their new chapter room and hope to purchase a stereo. Decorating will be limited as sorority floor assignments are not permanent. Sorority women are not required to live in the Panhellenic dormitory. However, all the Beta Epsilons will be living together.

CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY The Alpha Sigs at Central Missouri State University live in Panhellenic Hall which was built by the university. All sororities reside on separate floors. Each sorority has a hall of bedroom suites, a chapter room, a meeting room, a small storage room, and a kitchenette. The sororities share the laundry room, lobby, and study rooms. All residents eat together in the cafeteria on the first floor. A housemother is employed by the university. By working with alumnae on decorating ideas and maintaining a housing budget, the Zeta Zetas are able to have a comfortable modern chapter room. They recently purchased bookshelves and lamps from Housing-Savings funds. Money-making projects are used for additional funds. The members also add personal items such as flower arrangements, pillows, and pictures. Each pledge class presents a gift for the chapter room. The chapter house manager takes care of repair requests to the university. She is also responsible for taking inventory. Committees are assigned for specific house purchases when needed.

Sally Ward and Mary ] edrzejewski, 1972-73 Field R epresentatives, visited the Zeta Z etas at the sorority complex.

Sororities at Madison College will mo ve into the new Panhellenic -d ormitory in September, 1973.

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The Beta Epsilon suite is Âˇdecorated in red and white.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI In 1963 the Panhellenic dormitory was built at the University of Southern Mississippi. Each sorority has two residence floors and a permanent floor with a chapter room. Initiated members live on the floor where the chapter room is located. The pledge floors of all sororities rotate each year. All sorority women are required to live in the Panhellenic dormitory with the exception of commuter students. Each chapter room is equipped with a kitchenette suitable for preparing snacks.

The university collects a monthly rental fee from sororities for the chapter rooms. A housemother is employed by the university for general supervision of the dormitory. Located on the first floor of the dormitory is the Panhellenic Office and the office of the Panhellenic Adviser. All Panhellenic functions are held in the office and meeting room.

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In addition to the national Housing-Savin gs Account, Beta Delta Chapter also maintains a local housing fund . Two dollars per member is placed in each account each month. The local account is used for small repairs and additions to the chapter room.

The Beta Deltas have a beautiful chapter room which is used for most sorority activities. The housing chairman prepares weekly work assignment charts for cleaning the chapter room. 10

The administration of Northeast Missouri State University has converted an older dormitory into Panhellenic Hall. Each sorority is given a floor of the dormitory with an adjoining chapter room. The university also provides each group an individual room as storage. ALPHA BETA uses their Housing-Savin gs Account to furnish their chapter room. They feel that living with other sororities develops good relations, essential to the success of a strong Greek system. The BETA GAMMAS of Northeastern State College-Oklaho ma moved into the Panhellenic Dormitory in the fall of 1972. The dormitory had previously been used as a women's residence hall . Each sorority has a rather large chapter room on their floor which is suitable for rush parties and meetings. The Beta Gammas are in the process of purchasing a piano and a vacuum cleaner from Housing-Savin gs funds . A clean-up committee is responsible for cleaning the chapter room after all sorority functions. THE PHOENIX

SUITES At Longwood College nine of the eleven sororities have chapter rooms in one dormitory. Two other sororities are located in another dormitory. In most cases, the entire chapter is able to live on one floor together. Each sorority pays an anual fee for rental of the chapter room. ALPHA Chapter participates in the HousingSavings Account which is used to furnish their chapter room. They are responsible for the maintenance of the room. A kitchen chairman makes a weekly cleaning schedule and purchases necessary items when needed.

In addition to the national Housing-Savings Account, ALPHA ALPHA also maintains a local housing fund . Three dollars of each member's dues goes into this fund each month. With the

assistance of a Housing Corporation, improvements are made to the chapter room. Local alumnae chapters in Ohio present the chapter with a Christmas gift to be used in the chapter room. Most of the members live in other dormitories than where the chapter room is located, and this has proved very successful in meeting potential members. All meetings and rush activities are held in the suite. The suite chairman assigns duties and orders snacks each week. A portion of each members' s dues goes into a social fund which is used to purchase soft drinks and snacks. BETA JOTA has purchased furniture, a television-stereo unit, and a vacuum cleaner with

Alpha Alpha suite in MacCracken Hall at Miami University

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Housing-Savings funds for their chapter room. Each pledge class also makes a gift for the room. All sororities are given a room in the basement of a vacant dorm. The rooms are large enough for meetings and other sorority functions. Sorority members live in various dormitories across campus. Beta Iota has a Room Improvement Chairman who is responsible for continually checking to see that the room has supplies.

BETA NU has a chapter room in the Panhellenic Building at Murray State University. Each sorority has a room in the building to be used for meetings and activities. It also gives the girls a place to go to watch television and cook dinner together. The Beta Nus live in various dormitories on campus so the room is a convenient place to meet. A rental fee is charged each sorority for the use of chapter rooms. Each room is equipped with a kitchenette. The Beta Nus recently redecorated their kitchenette by using their Housing-Savings Account.

All sororities at Concord College live in one dormitory along with other students. Each sorority is given a floor for residence. There are two lounges on each floor. The BETA Pls are in the process of decorating one of their lounges with carpet and new furniture. The room can be used for ceremonies and informal meetings. Regular business meetings are held in the Administration Building on campus. The administration at Clarion State College has been very helpful to the sororities in providing a housing program. After dormitories are assigned each year the sororities have their preference as to dormitory suites and chapter rooms. Sororities are also allowed to use storage facilities .

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Ja ckie Miller and Ph yllis Barnhart, Gamma Kappa.

Commuter students of Kappa Kappa Chapter get together between classes in the chapter room.

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The GAMMA OMICRONs feel that having a majority of the members living in the suite helps to promote sisterhood and friendship. Their chapter room is another benefit. It serves as a very informal relaxation room as well as a suitable place to hold informal meetings. The chapter room is furnished by the college. KAPPA KAPPA Chapter has a very unique housing situation. The Panhellenic House at Temple University was previously a residence hall for sorority women. It is now used as a meeting place and for over-night sleeping. Each sorority has a chapter room on the second floor. The house is rented to the sororities by the university.

The university has employed a young couple as residence directors to supervise the house. The GAMMA KAPPAs at Glenville College have a similar situation. Their floor is filled with Alpha Sigs and remaining rooms are given to other students. This has been a very good way to meet potential members. The chapter pays rent each semester for use of the suite. This is paid by collecting five dollars from each member at the beginning of each semester. Special money-making projects are also used. The suite is the same size as bedrooms in the dormitory. This could be a possibility for schools where lounges are not available in the dormitories.

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June 18-22, 1974

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collegiate news Philanthropy has continued as a major concern of ALPHAS this year. Besides supporting a paraplegic in Richmond and an adopted Lebanese child, Alphas participated in a Walkathon to aid a Boys' Home, the annual Lambda Chi Alpha Thanksgiving food drive and campus service projects. At, one of their informal rush functions ALPHA ALPHA made Valentine tray favors for the residents of the Oxfordview Nursing H ome . The Harlem Globetrotters struck again but this time in the form of ALPHA BETAS as they won second place in the college basketball intramural program. As ALPHA GAMMAS planned themes for rush parties and set up committees, every member was determined to give full measure. The BETA BETAS retreated to Estes Park, Colorado, for their traditional mountain party, which let them enjoy skiing, swimming, hiking, and their own church service in the mountains. Arnie's Soda Alley was the setting for Alpha rush

Zeta Zetas are all dressed up

"Come as you are" drew Eta Etas out at 5: 30 A.M.

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EPSILON EPSILON has shown unity within their chapter by selecting an "Apple of the Month," and Greek unity by supporting functions which Panhellenic, the Interfraternity Council, or the individual houses presented. ZETA ZETA was honored as Liza Eilers was crowned Homecoming Queen, and several other girls were sweethearts or queens for campus functions. ETA ETAS were active as Homecoming Queen, Kanza Queen attendants, Kanza Editor, cheerleaders, Phi Beta Lambda, and chairmen of committees. PHI PHI'S honors include Jana Milbank and Linda Russell as finalists in the Miss NWMU Pageant, and Sue Kroeger, who is on a goodwill tour for the college as well as co-chairman for next year's campus Homecoming activities. A bean and steak dinner was used as study motivation by CHI CHI. Members were paired according to grade point average with the member receiving the highest grade point for winter quarter receiving a steak while her partner ate beans. BET A GAMMA fulfilled their philanthropic duties by sponsoring and training handicapped children for special olympics competition. BETA DELTAS had a successful Gay Nineties rush party in January, participated in the campus March of Dimes basketball marathon, placed second on campus in intramural basketball, and en joyed the Alpha Week functions, including a bowling night, a scavenger hunt by the pledges, and a skit night, prior to Initiation.

Sylvester and Tweety Bird were on the winning Phi Phi Homecoming float

Again this year BET A EPSILON donated money from the Christmas boutique to Camp Virginia Jaycees, their philanthropic project. BET A ET A for the first time "crowned" Notre !'Homme (Our Man ) at the annual Sweetheart Ball. BET A THETA has started a new tradition, the Special Sister Award. Just to let a member know "She's Special," each week Standards Board secretly awards a small Raggedy Ann with a Special Sister necklace. BETA IOTA sponsored a student of Radford College to walk in the annual 17-mile, Virginia Tech-Radford College Hike for Hunger. Honors came to BETA KAPPA when Gay Simpson was nominated for Panhellenic Woman of the Year and when Sue Borkowski was elected Top Ten College Girl for Glamour magazine. T o foster closer ties with their alum chapter, BETA NUS assigned each collegiate member her own special alum with whom to keep in touch.

Beta D eltas paint pep rally spirit signs

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The engine which was part of Beta Sigma's Grand Prize float

Babes in Toyland was the Beta Upsilon float theme

Beta Pi's lucky 13 pledge class

Sigma Chi D erby Days prove fun for Beta Theta

A Christmas party for mentally retard ed children a nd an Alumnae T ea with Mrs. George Linton as special gues t highli ghted BETA Pl'S year. From their pledges BETA SIGMA received a new sweeper for all future pledges to use, lamps for the living room, and a la rge sign to ha ng in fr on t of th eir A'2.A h ouse. BETA PHI en tered the annual Phi Omega Beta Stunt Ni ght with th e theme "The W orld is a Rainbow of Color" for a song and dance routine. BETA PSI h as been act ive socially and in th e community but feel their greatest achievemen t was building a strong sisterhood. GAMMA ZETAS enjoyed a wiener roast a nd a trip to Pine Bluff for a M exican dinner. GAMMA ET A h eld a raffl e to ra ise money for the scholarship fund for a member studying to h elp t he men tally retard ed .

Flowers for Beta Upsilon's initiates

As their philanthrop ic project GAMMA IOTA is supporting a girl from Chile. GAMMA KAPPA 'S philanthropic projects included the H eart Fund and the Blood . Drive. They also received the Campus Scholastic Award. GAMMA LAMBDA members put inspired effort into making a bake sale for th e mentally retarded a big success and experienced the joy that comes from serving others through participatio n in th e "Apostleshi p of Handicaps." They also organized a cancer drive which demonstrated again tha t Alpha Sigs care about people. GAMMA MU made Christmas scarves, mittens, and hats for needy children in the county and gave a Valentine party for some retarded children. GAMMA XI'S philanthrop ic project was a trip to the Concord H ome for old folks to present handmade St. Patrick's Day cards. GAMMA OMICRON is proud of Dottie Beebe, representative in the Miss CSC pageant, who did a fine job and made it into the top ten finalists.

Beta Etas make gifts for retarded children

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GAMMA PI hopes to keep first place standing at Greek Week this year. GAMMA RHO members will be "riding a bike for the retarded" which is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children. The success of the project will be determined by how far each member can ride a bike through soliciting pledge donations of money for every mile they ride. GAMMA UPSILON had an active spring involving a food drive, Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Las Vegas, a car wash and helping out at the State Hospital. GAMMA PSI received second place in the volleyball tournament, and many members received scholastic recognition. DELTA EPSILON held two rush parties, "Up North with A":i:.A" and "On the Island with A":i:.A." DELTA ZETAS have big brothers who assist in academic endeavers, help a pledge to do her best, and provide good morale. The DELTA KAPPAS established a new tradition in conjunction with Founders' Day activities by having a dinner for the members' families and area alumnae. DELTA IOTA and a local fraternity cosponsored a softball game with the Newark Police Force. Contributions given by the spectators were donated to a local charity. DELTA LAMBDA COLONY gave a Christmas party for underprivileged children and participated in the Pi Kappa Alpha bike marathon for muscular dystrophy.

Gamma Omegas are proud of their house

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Gamma Lambdas await rushees

Beta Nus give A":i:.A cheer

alumnae news A KRON , O HIO Akron alums met at Weaver School for the Retarded to tour the facilities of this school which the chapter has long supported . The buildings were very modern and well equipped to fill the children' s needs. We were impressed by the swimmin g pool with ramps for the children in wheelcha irs and those who had other mobile difficulties. Also extremely interestin g was the greenhou se where the students try their hands at horticult ure. We were able to see the children happily engaged in their many activities. We thank Mr. Willard Barrere, horticulturist, and son of Maude Murphy Barrere AA, for his kindness in taking us through the fa cilities and answering our many questions.

Our Decembe r meeting and social hour included an_ auction of handmad e crafts and white elephants , the proceeds from which were put into our conventi on fund . Âˇ Ann Sullivan Bajc's Bn son went to Austria under the auspices of the America n Institute of S.tudy. Judy MacPher son Williams A A with her husband and two children went to Cape Kennedy to watch the blast off of Apollo 17. Quite an experienc e! Lillie Greer /1/1 spent her holidays in Aspen, Colorado . June Western Cowan A B was on the campus at Miami U, Oxford, Ohio, and visited the Alpha Alpha suite. Elaine Carlson, AA collegian , had dinner with June and her husband who were visiting students from their church who attend college in Oxford. June a lso soloed in a Cessna 150 recently. She and her husband flew with sixteen small planes containin g 62 people to Mexico for Thanksgiving. Dorothy Hollinge r Scott /1/1 stayed with her sister while her sister's husband was in Indonesi a. Rhea Fetzer Yoder rr spent the winter with her son in Californi a. Ruth Yauger /1/1 visited her home and parents in Mount Vernon, Ohio.-JU NE WESTERN CowAN.

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June Western Co wan AB and Elaine Carlson AA met in the Alpha Alpha suite at Miami U. before dinner in Oxford with June's husband.

Founders ' Day was observed with a luncheon in the Gold Room of the Women's City Club on Novembe r 18. Helen Frame Snyder ee, our chapter president , presented the program. We all contribut ed gifts for the children at the State Hospital for the Mentally R etarded in Apple Creek, Ohio.

Christma s time is a time of sharing, joy, and love. What better way to share the warmth of hearts than to get together with our sisters at an old fashioned Christmas Party? On Decembe r 14 we all met at the home of Joan Richmon d where we shared the Yule spirit with each other. Each alum brought an ornamen t which was hung upon the tree. When we left, we selected a different ornamen t to take home with us. Christma s songs were sung while we made felt trimming s and ornamen ts for a communi ty service project. Drinks from the Wassail bowl and cookies were shared while we exchange d greetings . Our hats are off to Sue Harmon and Joan Richmon d for p lanning such a heartwar ming event. In the past few years, much interest has arisen in the area of extra sensory perceptio n. This is definitely a scope of study that has caused much controve ry and excitement for many people. The chairman for our January 25 meeting, Sue Stahl, arranged for a lecture to be given

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by Mrs. Ne! Stiling called "E.S.P. and You." This talk was thoroughly enlightening and it stirred the imagination of all who attended. One yearly party that we always look forward to is the Valentine Party for the retarded children in the Buffalo area. This year chairmen Beth Lucia and Daniele Priest planned a delightful party for the children. It was held on February 14 at the Parents' Council for Retarded Children. Various activities brought laughter to the children. February 22 found the Alpha Sigs together at the Wilcox Mansion, a historical shrine. All of the Alpha Sigma Alphas living in the Buffalo area were invited to view the mansion, the art exhibits, to get acquainted with one another, and to learn about our Alpha Sigma Alpha activities in this area. Another new idea that was set into action this year was the March 29 card party and dessert-tasting meeting which chairmen Sarah Anderson and Judy Jackson organized. Assorted games were played and our members brought their favorite desserts. At the close of the evening, desserts were raffled off and taken home by the lucky members. Favorite recipes were also assembled so we could take home a variety of ideas for us to make in the future. What a tasteful party!! This spring the Buffalo City Panhellenic sponsored a concert for children including music from "The Carnival of the Animals" and "The Firebird Suite." The purpose of this venture was to raise money for a scholarship fund. Our own singing group called "The Marms" composed of six of our alums sang an original song at various occasions to promote this city-wide venture. Congratulations girls!

Although our chapter is small and funds are limited, we still have a considerable interest in the teenage girls at the Butler County Children's Home. Upon inquiry, we learned that these girls are working hard in fixing up their living quarters. Early in November two of our officers, Carol Oler and Caroline Heck, presented a beautiful picture to the Children's Home to be hung in the living room of the teens' cottage as a gift from our chapter. The program for our November meeting was a most interesting one. A representative from one of our local florists presented a flower arranging demonstration. Each of us learned at least one tip or two!! We were pleased to welcome two new members at this time-Diane Garver Krans AA and Karen Bader Hampton AA, and a guest Linda Allen Bibaric AA, all of whom come from Oxford. Our husbands joined us for our annual Christmas party held at the .home of Dave and Judy Secrist Stitsinger AA on D ecember 9. After sampling the various hors d' oeuvres, we sat down to a delicious buffet dinner. Our Christmas party is always a delightful way to close the year. Our greeting card sales are still going well, and the Christmas card sales were especially successful. A great project without much work involved! Mike and Carol R ogusky Oler AA began our new year well with the birth of a baby girl, their second daughter, born January 8. Our next event was the Hamilton Panhellenic annual card party held in February. Our Judy Stitsinger headed up the plans for it, so it was well organized.-CAROLINE Fox HECK.

We certainly had an exciting spring filled with many new ideas. Our congratulations go to the planning members of our chapter for their excellent choices for every woman's desires! ! So as the birds are flying in 1973 We hope that you are filled with joy and do live happily.- LINDY THOMPSON REDMOND.

CALUMET REGION Our rummage sale and bake sale in September netted a large profit for our philanthrophic projects.

BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO This has been rather an unfortunate season for our chapter. Three more of our members had to leave our area because. of job transfers. Cynthia Carlson Sarah 8'\)J, one of our charter members, and husband Vincent moved to Clearwater, Florida; Maggie Holder Eich AA and husband Paul moved east to Fairport, New York; and Donna Daniels Shaffer BN and husband Gary went south to Mississippi. Our chapter held a dessert-card party at the home of Carolyn Fox Heck on October 12. We hosted fourteen tables of gals who seemed to enjoy every minute. Quite a few of our local merchants donated lovely gifts to b e raffled off, and combined with the good attendance and sales of raffle tickets, our card party was a tremendous success. We are planning to use a generous portion of the profit for a local mental health project yet to be agreed upon.

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In November Founders' Day was observed with a potluck dinner at Pat Garson Williams' XX home in Munster. Pat and husband Jerry are quite proud of son Jason Scott born in August. Under the direction of Sue Ferguson Yerkes XX we made small Santa's stockings filled with candy canes for the Munster Med-Inn patients. Our annual Christmas party with hubbies was an evening of sledding. It was three degrees above zero, but later that evening we all warmed up in front of Barbara Obrecht Dye's XX cheery fireplace. At our February meeting we welcomed new member Judy Hallett XX. We made tiny flower centerpieces with fabric softner caps as the vases. These were placed on food trays at The Ross Care Center. The latter part of March we had a progressive dinner with our hubbies. Then guest night in April was at the home of Pat Carson Williams. All area alums were invited. A book review highlighted the evening.

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA Eighteen Alpha Sigs attended our Holly Luncheon and Auction at the home of Alice Hart Beaver KK in Lebanon with she and Frances Nucci DiClemente NN as hostesses. Perhaps if I tell you whom you missed seeing because you weren't there, you will be among those present next time. Down Reading way came Kay Deischer Baver Ar, Ruth Taylor Birnstock Ar and Gail Bryant Clifford BE; from Lancaster area came Winifred Eitneier Lentz Ar, Ginny Hoffman KK and Gerry Smith KK; York, Betty Urban Wallick ZZ, Jean Rost Schenck KK and Betty Wilson Rost KK; Harrisburg, Jane Shaffer Peters Ar, Mary Wilson Aungst KK, Thelma Trusal Gober Ar, Barbara Glad Edmiston n n, Ruth Nailor KK; Williamsport, Ann Slifer KK and Peg Brenholtz Gohn KK. A greeting from S. June Smith KK announces that her new home address is 5 7 S. Columbus Street, Beverly Hill, Florida 32661. Your many friends up north miss you, June. We are inclined to believe that our efforts are not in vain when a new alum turns up at our meeting and says that she came as a result of reading in the PHOENIX that a classmate of hers attended the meeting. We were so happy to welcome Mary Beth Drayer Pugh BE to the luncheon meeting held at Ginny Hoffman's KK home in New Holland, Pennsylvani a and hosted by Ginny and Geraldine Smith KK. Mary Beth's classmate at Madison College was Gale Bryant Clifford BE who is now living near Reading, Pennsylvani a. We were glad to welcome back into the fold Marion Gladfelter Gotwald from Akron, Pa. way who tells us that her husband's health and her family responsibilities have improved to the point where she and Spurgeon plan to do a bit of traveling. Mary Wilson Aungst KK is recuperatin g satisfactoril y at her home after a sojourn in the hospital. Sue Rothman rH has been elected treasurer of Harrisburg Panhellenic which is quite an honor. Betty Urban Wallick ZZ who is always our "moving force" for State Day is a very busy gal. She is now acting head of the English Department at Central High School in York. Our thoughts and our prayers are with Kay Lowry Pratt KK who is temporarily on the sick list. We look for your speedy recovery, Kay.- AucE HART BEAVER.

CHICAG O-SOUT H SUBURBAN The South Suburban alumnae had a busy and enjoyable year. Included in our calendar of events were slide presentation s of Alaska and Australia by two members; working on hand-crafte d felt Christmas stockings for the retarded children at the local School of Special Education; a group handwriting and character analysis session presented by Mr. George Willy of Willy's Personnel Analysis Service ; and discussions about our "Do Your Own Thing" project. The last project is a fun thing in that -e ach member has a chance to plan any type party or service that will earn money for our philanthrop ic fund. In the past, plans have included card parties, luncheons, art lessons given by one of the members and various other social events. It will be interesting to see what each member decides to do this year.-COLL ETTE WALLACE F AHRIG.

CHICAG O-WEST SUBURBAN Chicago West Suburban alums opened their year with a get-together and a convention review by our president, Nancy Ehlschlaege r BP . Nancy had many interesting stories to tell about convention business and fun and also had favors and pictures to show us. Several other members brought tales and pictures from their summer vacations and activities. We also drew names for our "Secret Pals." Everyone then sent little notes and cards to this person throughout the fall with the plan of revealing the identity at our annual Christmas party when we would give our secret pal a special Christmas gift. Since last year's Halloween potluck dinner was so successful, we decided to repeat the event again. We each brought a favorite dish to pass and enjoyed a leisurely dinner. We also helped each other prepare for the Christmas season by bringing names of all the wholesale outlets in the area. This was particularly helpful for the do-it-yourselfers. In November, we had a very fascinating demonstrati on on needlework. Our speaker showed us many of the different types of needlework, how to get started, how to choose patterns, and showed us many of the things she had done. Surely many of our sisters were inspired to a new hobby after seeing the beautiful work that can be done. Unfortunate ly, our Christmas party was cancelled because of very bad weather so we revealed our secret pals and exchanged our Christmas gifts in January. We all enj oyed some interesting programs in 1973, including a wine tasting party with our husbands, our annual summer outing also including husbands, and a graphics demonstrati on by Claire Hagen.-Su E SPANGARD McLAUGHLIN

CINCINNA TI, OHIO The Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter started the fall with a Salad Smorgasbor d. Many of us found new recipes, and all of us enjoyed hearing about Convention from Liz Lloyd Lohse 8$. Eleanor Lloyd Davis /::,,/::,, had a display of items purchased at the Boutique. Deloris Vinson Brown BN was the hostess for our October meeting which featured Nick Seta. Mr. Seta is the director of Longview State Children's Unit School. He provided us with an enlightening discussion on his school and some of the problems his staff must deal with. Our Chapter supports the school with a scholarship. November found many of us making the trip to Miami U. to share Founders' Day with AA chapter and other alumnae chapters in the area. The new pledges from Delta Mu Colony at the University of Dayton were also present. Workshops were held at which we made scarves to sell at Christmas. Our annual Christmas gift exchange was held at Miriam Hershey Harbin's AA home. The timely topic of the Cincinnati Union Terminal and its art works was the topic at our January luncheon. Nancy Coon Anderson rB planned our successful February Progressive Dinner party which took us on a tour of Cincinnati .-JumTH C. NELSON.

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COLUMBUS, OHIO Our September meeting was held at the home of Norma Johns Wrichet /\/\. We were pleased to welcome two collegiate members of Alpha Alpha Chapter. Dorothy McMeekin ZZ gave us a brief report on the Convention. In November we met at the home of Diane Kightlinger Thomas AA for our Founders' Day ceremony. The following week several members attended the Founders' Day celebration at Maimi U. in Oxford, Ohio.

country. Our husbands and dates were included in this delightful evening at the home of Maxine Welch HH. In February we went to the home of D ebbie Lowenhar B'I' for a program on "How to Have a Happy Home" with speaker Mrs. Jean Hester. However, with all our busy schedules, the main concern was Texas State Day. It was March 10 at the Richardson Women's Club. We are all working hard to get A-:i.A on a Texas college campus and we hope that our State Day program will bring us closer to our goal.LYNN BEIDLEMAN PARDUE.

Our D ecember Christmas party was at the home of our president, Kathy Denning Lowe. We enjoyed "just visiting" and singing Christmas carols, and climaxed the evening with a Christmas tree ornament exchange.DrANE KIGHTLINGER THO MAS.

DAYTON, OHIO Starting with October, the Dayton alums helped during formal rush at Wright State University. Other help came with two Cincinnati Alums, National Executive Vice President Gerri Cox, and Province Director Pat O 'T oole. The final formal rush was held at collegiate Karen Harrold's home. From this, we helped establish eight pledges in the Delta Mu Colony at Wright State University. Activities continued during November with a Halloween Rush Party at W.S .U., a wiener roast, a rock concert, and an evening of bowling.

Columbus alums certainly enjoyed their Christmas party if these smiles are any indication.

DALLAS, TEXAS The Greater Dallas Alumnae Chapter had a very gratifying 1972 , and is well on its way to an even greater year in 1973. It seems our membership increases with every meeting, and each gal has somethin~ unique and interesting to offer. We had a very rewarding experience in December at the Dallas Juvenile Home for Girls where we had a Christmas party with songs, tree trimming, refreshments, and a little gift for each girl. Also in December at the home of Lynn Pardue HH we met to become better acquainted with our philanthropic project. Our speaker was Mr. J erry Moore, head of a unit for children with learning disabilities. In January we enjoyed an International Dinner with each member responsible for a dish from a different

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Founders' Day was celebrated at Miami University with nine Dayton alumnae in attendance along with several girls from the Delta Mu Colony at W.S.U. During the meeting, the alums were presented with the "Give Full Measure Award" for helping establish the W.S.U. Colony, and Beverly Scott Ayles AA was presented with the "Star Award" for taking the initiative in establishing the Colony. After the meeting, everyone adjourned to the Alpha Alpha suite for refreshments. Our D ecembe r alumnae meeting was held at the Ramada Inn Stratford House with a salad buffet. Hostesses were Martha Smelker AA , Janet Beckett Allen AA, and Lucille Shively Herbert 'l''I'. Instead of an exchange, we brought Christmas gifts for our two mentally retarded children at Stillwater Hospital and for our two alums in nursing homes. Our president, Beverly Scott Ayles AA, reviewed her trip to National Convention. Then she named eight husbands as King Asa, our Knights in Shining Armor; they were the patient husbands who waited at home while their Dayton alumnae wives were working on sorority projects. Those whose husbands received the award were Thelma Butterfield Brown AA, Janet Beckett Allen AA, Susan L obaugh T omlin AA, Kathy Hale O 'Brien AA, Gretchen Keighron n n , Carol T obin Sowder AA , Jan Carter Spence r XX, and Beverly Scott Ayles AA. This chapter was very unhappy to lea rn that Thelma Butterfield Brown AA was moving to Clearwater, Fla. She has certainly been a big help to this chapter in ways too numerous to a ccount. We will sincerely miss her and wish her happiness in her new home. Our ways and means committee combined a luncheon and a card party at Rike's downtown. The February hostesses were Connie Hoover Garess AA, J an Carter Spencer XX, and Helen Boggess Swart AA. It was very profitable as we had filled several tables, thanks to the efforts of Helen Boggess Swart AA who had invited several tables of players. Table prizes as well as door prizes were awarded.

Another alumnae money making project involved representing a typical consumer and evaluating different products. Many alums have participated in the two latest projects of the Burke Marketing Research Company, testing paper towels and coffee. During March, our Dayton Alums met at the University of Dayton for a luncheon. Kathy Hale O 'Brien AA and Mary Helen Clark Ferguson AA were hostesses. The slate of officers for the new year was presented and accepted: Beverly Scott Ayles AA, president; Martha Smelker AA, secretary; Helen Boggess Swart AA, treasurer; and Jan Carter Spencer XX, editor. Beverly Scott Ayles AA entertained pledges of our new Delta Mu Colony and the Dayton alums February 9 at her home. There are 10 new colony members now. Colony advisors from the Dayton Alumnae Chapter are Connie Hoover Garess AA, Beverly Scott Ayles AA, and Janet Beckett Allen AA . The Dayton alums enjoyed the Province Day meeting w.hich was held in Dayton at the Holiday Inn North on April 7. Alums came from Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. The alums also met for a salad smorgasbord at Gretchen Keighron's home in May.

We were saddened by the loss of our long time alumnae member, Florence Bland Routsong AA on March 9. - JAN CARTER SPENCER.

DENVER, COLORADO The Denver Alum Chapter kept busy with plans for our Province 13 Day which was held April 7 at the Sheraton Inn in Denver. Other Spring activities which our membership enjoyed included a home decorating party, a wine tasting and a white elephant auction.-MEL ANIE CHAMBERLAIN.

Our meeting took place in the family room where we watched through the sliding glass door as cardinals practiced their take-offs from tree to tree. Gayly gift-wrapped packages occupied the coffee table; donors names were kept secret as we selected a gift to our liking, a traditional procedure of our Christmas meetings. Business was shelved as Stu served us a bit of Christmas cheer prior to the delectable lunch. Again we pa;, tribute to our chauffeurs for a safe passage home.-EsTHE R SPRAGUE.

DICKINSON, NORTH DAKOTA September found the Dickinson alums busy making the table decorations for the DSC Homecoming Banquet. We have done this for more than ten years. In November we had a luncheon meeting at the Congress Inn. At this meeting we planned our Christmas party, which was held the evening of December 11 at the Crown R oom. Our guests were Beta Eta Chapter, Loraine Schumacher, Virginia Benzie, Hattie Parker, and Eve Weinbergen. We served Christmas cookies, candy, and coffee. During the evening we exchanged gifts and sang songs. Several of us attended the initiation ceremony for two members of Beta Eta Chapter. This was very impressive as most of us had not attended an initiation for many years. We met March 3 at the Congress Inn in Dickinson. Plans were made for the benefit card party held at the DSC Student Union on Saturday, March 17 at 1: 30 p.m. The proceeds from the card party went to Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha and to the special education rooms in the Dickinson schools. Prizes were given to high and second in bridge and to high in whist. Door prizes also were given. We met again on April 7 to elecf officers and to distribute the profits of the card party.-JANIC E McBRIDE HENNING.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN -DELTA PHI On November 14, we met at the Birmingham home of Norma Crane Aliber with lrnbel Sparling Butterfield cohostessing. It was a day of reunion for two geographically separated sisters, Josephine Warner Menge of Grosse Pointe and Alice Warner Woods of Ypsilanti. Interpersed with the business of the day was the report that notes and snapshots coming from Mary Christainsen Mowry in Cape Coral, Florida indicate that already she has become amalgamated with her new environs. Don't forget us, Mary. We were also informed that our superstar Kathryn Stephenson Buchinger AB was convalescing satisfactorily after a severe illness. At the close of the meeting, a delicious luncheon was served accompanied by good conversation reviewing past and present happenings of our long association.

With the expert chauffeuring of Marion R oberts Sanborn AA and Sara Dodge Bumgardner, we were able to brave the icy roads and wintry winds to reach the Bloomfield Hills home of Lavonia Warren McCallum EE on D ecember 16. We salute husband Stu who was waiting to move our cars away from the snowdrift area.

ELKHART- GOSHEN, INDIANA Elkhart-Gosh en area alums were pleased to be back together again after our "summer vacation." Our fall organizational meeting was at the home of President Judith Ackley Morr XX. We caught up on what everyone had been doing during the past few months and learned that Judy was going to Spain in March. Lucky girl! Our Founders' Day celebration in November was at the beautiful new home of Susan Cutter Hiatt XX. High on our list of enjoyable evenings was our February "Sweetheart Swing"-a Valentine's party for husbands and boyfriends. We also enjoyed working on our philanthropic project-"educatio nal" vests with zippers, pockets, shoelaces, buttons and other devices for the students at Aux Chandelles, a school for the mentally retarded in Elkhart.SHERRIE HEWITT HARR.

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EMPORIA, KANSAS September brought returning students, football season, and time for the Emporia alumnae to get back to work for A "i:.A . First on our list of "things to do" was a "Next To New" and Bake Sale. We spent time testing those favorite recipes and rummaging through closets for items we had outgrown in one fashion or another. Though we have a knack for selecting rainy days for our sales, we managed to make this project a profitable one. The time and effort afforded us on this project by the collegiate chapter was very much appreciated by a ll of us.

Following the dinner was a very inspiring Founders' Day ceremony which was presented by the collegiate chapter a long with Peggy Waltz, alumnae chapter president, and Ruth Ann Cropp, faculty advisor. Old and new Alphas a like enjoyed this opportunity to get together. We were also pleased to present the Outstanding Senior Award to Jo Wentz, president of Epsilon Epsilon chapter, for the fine work she has done in the sorority and on campus. The holidays have come and gone and we are now back to work enjoying activities of 1973.-CAROL DIEBOLT KRUEGER.

EVANSVILLE , INDIANA

Emporia chapter honored its 50-year members at the Founders' D ay luncheon.

The Evansville alumnae have been busy working as well as socializing. We helped make favors for our new sisters of Delta Kappa during their formal rush season. Then we presented the new pledges with red corduroy pillows with large A "i:.A letters in white on them. They were surprised and pleased. We had our annual Christmas luncheon in a New Harmony restaurant with several Delta Kappa girls as our guests. Hostesses for our meetings have been Jane Reinitz BY ; Diane Weinzapfel BY; Murlea Maier BY; Carol Riggs BY. An enjoyable time was had by all at our Valentine Dinner with members, husbands and families, and guests. After a pitch-in dinner, games were played. Sue Reynolds and James Garrison won the prizes. We welcome as new a lumnae members Carolyn Schmitz and Lana Gee, recent graduates of Delta Kappa Chapter. - CAROL RIGGS.

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

Emporia collegiates were treated to the annual Salad Supper by Emporia A "i:.A alums . On Tuescray, November 16, we again joined the collegiate chapter at the house to celebrate Founders' D ay with our annual salad supper. A display of momentos supplied by several alumnae proved to be very interesting to everyone. It was at this time also that we honored the 50-year members of A"i:. A who are still residing in Emporia. Those 50-year members who were able to attend were: Adah Wade Edna McCullough Nellie Batchelor Everett Irene Loren Pierson Carrie Williams Patterson Ann Nannings Trusler Bess Weaver Adam Ethel Ireland Randel

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The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter held two "work" meetings plus individual work days to make Christmas novelties for the Panhellenic Bazaar. We thus contributed to a successful and profitable Christmas Bazaar to provide educational scholarships through Panhellenic. New ideas and plans were started in January for next year's bazaar. The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter held a Philanthropic Workshop in March to make new spring centerpieces for the dining tables at the Turtle Creek Nursing Home. Various brightly colored cloth flowers were fashioned and displayed in complimentar y contact-covere d containers. Thus, one of the patients' wishesÂˇ was fulfilled when these were presented to the occupants of the nursing home. We did treat ourselves to a fondue party in February and identifying one another's baby pictures added to the pleasureable evening. A Hawaiian D inner, a flash back to sorority songs and dress, a box dessert from each member, crazy bridge, and a fondue party have all contributed to interesting monthly meetings. New additions were welcomed in the families of Mark and Jane Coleman Graham, a baby girl named Kelly J anelle Âˇ Gerald and Conda Hiatt Schenkel, a baby boy named 'Peter Joseph; and born to J erry and Diana Henry Ream a son, Thomas J ay Ream.-THEL MA ZuMBAUGH.

HUNTIN GTON, WEST VIRGINIA The Huntingt on Alumnae Chapter had quite a busy and profitable year as our Christma s Bazaar netted us over $400. Barbours ville State Hospital has become our philanthropic project for 197 3. We are providing the patients with games, magazine s, and much needed card tables. A spring party which included husbands provided a basis for promotin g fri endship among our spouses .PORTIA CONWAY .

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIAN A The Indianap olis alums celebrate d Founders ' Day with the tradition al ceremony at the Hawthor ne Heights Club Room with Eloise Praetor serving as hostess and Diana Chastain and Letha Gaskins assisting. We welcomed Marilyn Engel as a new member. Members supplied many items for the annual Talent Table Auction. Judy Elder served as auctionee r.

act1v1t1es. It was at that meeting that we were informed that Alpha Sig was in charge of City Panhelle nic's first fall meeting in Novembe r. Under the leadershi p of Chairme n Judy Lore and Ruth Peterson, our October meeting plus an added morning session was used to make the table decoratio ns and door prizes. We made pipe cleaner and materialscrap flowers and stuck them into real pots with Plaster of Paris. In addition to this, each Alum took it upon herself to decorate construct ion paper nametags like Christmas ornamen ts. The results were very lovely. The chosen theme for Panhell's meeting was a "Christmas Boutique ," and on the night of Novembe r 6, women represent ing all of Kalamaz oo's many sorority alumnae groups gathered at Western Michigan Universi ty's student center and were awed by Mrs. Sue Green's presentation of cheap and easy decoratio ns and gifts which could be made at home. Mrs. Green is the very talented director of the student "Craft Shop" at Western. We also enjoyed a delicious calorie-fi lled dessert smorgasb ord. The event was very successful and Judy and Ruth deserve much credit. The Christma s season came further into focus with our annual party with our husbarids . J ohn Lore treated us all to a marvelou s batch of lasagne and all the trimmings, and as has been a tradti on in the past few years, each couple took a favorite wine to share with the meal. Corny games and good conversa tion helped fill out the evening.

Sue Anne Stonecip her made her debut as a story teller with her interpret ation of the "Other Wiseman " at the Christma s Party held at the gaily decorated home of H elen Noblitt. Assisting Helen with the delicious dinner were Bereniece Martin, J eanne McQuee n, Ruth Strickland, and Jane M cDavitt. Members brought gifts for the patients at the Mid-Tow n C ommunit y Health Center. The evening ended with the group singing Christma s carols.

The end of Decembe r also brought tax deductio ns in the form of a son to Dan and Mary Lou DeGraw, and a daughter to David and Bonnie Schipper s.

The annual Holiday T ea with collegiates was held the afternoon of D ecember 28 at the home of Betty Bliss with Wilma Wolf and Cheryl J ones assisting.

January' s meeting was for business, housing corporation, and conversa tion, as we included our children for a morning coffee.

Everyone en joyed the February 6 meeting at the home of Connie M orris Steinhart . Ruth Stricklan d provided knitting instructio ns to chapter members. Assisting Connie were Kathy H oyt and Betty Soland. A birthday party theme was carried out at the March 6 mgeting. Betty Rice served as hostess with Zelma Piner and Judy Deig assisting. Informat ion was given to everyone concernin g their Zodiac sign and birthday cake was enjoyed after the group sang "Happy Birthday " to themselves. The group had extra time for socializing while construct ing the programs for the Province Day. In April a represent ative from Noble Center for R etarded Children spoke to the chapter explainin g the center's program. Our members have been collecting items for the Center's use for some time.-Ju ov DEIG.

KALAMAZOO, MICHIG AN The Kalamaz oo alums .have their year's work behind them and now can get down to the business of enjoying what others have to offer them. Septemb er's meeting was the first of the season, so while Presiden t Gayle Kirkpatr ick tried valiantly to conduct a business session, the rest of us talked as fast and furiously as possible, to get caught up on the summer's

Whether one is an avowed supporte r or a disintere sted bystande r of the Women's Lib' movemen t, the Kalamazoo alums have learned and benefited greatly this year from the presentat ions of three women who have combined marriage with very deep involvem ent in different professions. Mrs. Dorothy Simpson has been a local nursery school teacher for almost twenty years. She has had much training in her field, but experienc e and observati on have been the most valuable to her in formulat ing the philosophies with which she handles her charges. Dot should write a cookbook containin g her simple "recipes" ' for raising happy children. Most of the approach es that she suggested in answer to an almost constant barrage of questioning were so much a matter of common sense that we alums admitted that we had often overlook ed the obvious in coming to grips with our problems. As mothers we felt reassured ; as women we were inspired. Judge Marjorie Luna is one of three women district judges in the state of Michigan ; she is just starting the second year of a four year term and has already heard over 13,000 cases. Among the cases that are on the docket for her courtrnom , those involving alcohol and drugs. are very prominen t and of great concern. Judge Luna. discussed innovatio ns and changes in the penal system and explained that there are many alternativ es open to, a judge when sentencin g a guilty person. We were all surprised that a jail :p:,atron might be able to continue

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working his job during the day, or that various types of schools are open to those who would seemingly benefit from that type of rehabilitation. Gone are the days when "Thirty days or fifty dollars," had to be the sentence'. We were encouraged to visit the court while it is in session so that we might observe our legal system at work but we were admonished that we would be disappointea' as Mrs. Luna's granddaughte r was, if we expected th; Perry Mason approach. A casual humorous delivery highlighted Maryann Beckman's presentation. Mrs. Beckman's talents are in the line of Consumer Marketing Information, and although buying anything these days can cause depression she had many tips that could help us get the most for o~r money. Maryann suggested that we evaluate our needs very carefully; that we read labels very carefully; and that we compare price per unit costs, as well as suggesting which brands at which local stores were good buys. We were impressed by the fact that if we think a store is mistreating the consumer that he can do more than mumble about it to himself; she urg-e d us to contact her office and assured us that the complaint wou ld be checked out immediately. We can help keep storekeepers honest. We were given helpful hints ; now it will be interesting to see if the pocketbooks fi;el less strain. Three very interesting women each making us aware of a very important aspect of every day life. Regardless of which one prefers, Miss, Mrs., or Ms., the Kalamazoo Alums are enlightened women thanks to our industrious counterparts. And speaking of womanly things, Janet Gardner Welsh gave birth to a daughter in December, and Gayle Adams Kirkpatrick had a son in February.- NANCY WHEATON DEYOUNG.

LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA

that the collegiate and alum chapters will become better acquainted through this system. New officers for the coming year were elected at the summer meeting. They are Suzanne Hebert BZ, president; Barbara Russell Girard '1''1', vice-president and Panhellenic representative ; LaJuana Landry Boudreaux BZ, treasurer; Judy Booth BZ, editor; and Sherry Gilfry Lorio BZ, magazine chairman.-Su zANNE HEBERT.

NEWARK-ZANESVILLE, OHIO The Newark- Zanesville alums met at Zina Kennedy's home in Newark September 9 and enjoyed a delicious buffet luncheon. It was such fun to see everyone and hear about summer vacations and activities. We welcomed two new members, Katherine Sturgeon and Grace Cogswell. After the business meeting, Margaret House showed pictures and mementos of her trip to Japan to visit her daughter Ann and her son-in-law. On October 6 Helen Smith entertained us at her home in Zanesville. Helen is known for her gourmet cooking and as usual, she didn' t disappoint us. We were all asking for recipes! Our annual Founders' Day Christmas meeting was held December 9. Hilda Baker was the hostess and she served a luncheon in keeping with the holiday season. Following the luncheon, gifts for each member were found under a miniature Christmas tree. The meeting was concluded with a lovely candlelight ceremony arranged by our president, Zina Kennedy, to commemorate our Founders' Day. We all agreed that we are indeed privileged to be a part of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sisterhood and that we could look forward to even deeper and richer fellowship in 1973.-HILDA ALLEN BAKER.

Both winter activities for Southwest Louisiana alumnae were held with Beta Zeta chapter at USL. Alumnae joined collegians for Founders' Day in November which was also held in conjunction with the Parent-Daug hter Banquet. We were pleased to have Pam Nester, Province V Director, join us for the banquet. At Christmas time we again joined Beta Zeta for a party in the sorority room. Alums outdid themselves providing refreshments for this occasion. Barbara Girard is representing A'2A as vice-president of Lafayett~ City Panhellenic. Lafayette alums had a busy, busy spring. Our spring meeting was incorporated into a Wine Punch party. Mary Nezzio Smith BZ was hostess for the evening, and Pat Culpepper Schiffbauer Bt. made a delicious Wine Punch. Lafayette Area Retarded Children Organization is collecting funds to be matched by federal monies to build an "Around the World Tropical Gardens" in Lafayette which will be maintained by the mentally retarded. As a philanthropic project, we donated twenty-five dollars to this worthy cause in Southwest Louisiana. Beta Zeta chapter at USL honored us at a Big SisterLittle Sister party. Each collegian chose an alum as a big sister and had a gift for her as a surprise. We hope

SUMMER 1973

Margaret H ouse share,d the memories and mementoes of her trip to Japan with Newark-Zan es ville friends .

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA The Pittsbu rgh alums have adopted a new motto: "When you're not Numbe r 1, you have to try harder. " It seems to be paying off, since attenda nce at our meetings increas ed from eight in Septem ber to 20 in Decem ber. Like our fellow Pittsbu rghers- the Pirates and the Steeler s-the Alpha Sigs may have lost one game, but we weren't defeate d. At each meeting , we are trying to involve the interest s of a greater numbe r of people. Octobe r found us at the home of our Preside nt Lydna Gamble . During the afterno on we were taken on a tour of five Europe an countri es in an hour and a half, compliment s of Sharon Walsh. It was also very nice to welcome two new membe rs, Barbar a Sparks and Marti Stratto n. Our Founde rs' Day Meetin g began with a very impressive ceremo ny during which Mary Wiley was honore d as our "Ideal Alum." Followi ng an Old Fashion ed Tea served by our hostess Ensie Murphy , we realized a considerab le profit for our treasury from our Talent Auction , conduc ted by Laurel King. Decem ber brough t us an early Christm as presen t-a 300 % increas e in meeting attenda nce over Novem ber. We welcom ed seven new membe rs: Susan Shincov ich, Sharon Thoma s, Connie Simcik, Karen Zunic, Dawn Kukich , Marty Springe r, Nancy Newcom b, and Vicky Nagel from Ohio, a guest of Marti Stratto n. We also welcom ed back Mabel Byers and Ada Meyer. We certainly hope we can continu e to increas e at this rate. Our spring activitie s include d a salad luncheo n, a Pengui n hockey game, and a White Elepha nt exchan ge. We'll let you know just how successful we are in our forthco ming endeav ors to make it to the top.-JA NE HODGE AND KATHIE STAVING.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA On Februa ry 15 we enjoyed a night out with the membe rs and their husban ds or best beaus at a Richmo nd Robins Hockey game. The Robins lost but the Alphas had a great time. A Silent Auction is always a good way to combin e money raising and a good time. Our membe rs whippe d up their most origina l ideas and we all went home with some wonder ful items! It was held at the home of Lou Ordoyn e Monge r B I . We all know a little more about flower arrangi ng now since our informa tive demons tration in April at the home of Ann Collins Pounds BE. A big event every year is the Family Picnic in May. Linda Osborn e Cassell's BI lovely home is nestled in the woods of Chester field County and was a perfect spot for our outing .-Lou ORDOYNE MONGER.

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK A delightf ully deliciou s Christm as Buffet the evening of Decem ber 13 was a fitting climax to our 1972 ALA activities. Ruth Puls n n, our graciou s hostess, had spent the month of Septem ber in the Swiss and Austria n Alps. She gave us all the wander lust!

It was a real pleasur e to welcom e Maggie Eich, a 1970 gradua te of Miami Univer sity at Oxford , Ohio, to Rochester. We hope we will be seei-ng a lot of her. Conversely, we felt sad to have to bid au revoir to our able V.P., Jeanne Clarke r I who is moving to Milwau kee, Wisconsin. We learned that four of our group had celebra ted their Silver Annive rsaries in 1972. (1947 was "a very good year.") The blushin g brides: Phyllis Colema n BE, Lois Foley n n, Betty Lauben stein n n, and Jane Widger n n. Lois also became a grandm other for the first time in 1972. Others present at our Christm as party were: Jane Krause , Betty Poyzer, Lorrain e Rappen ecker, Regina Crowe, Shirley Baker, Helen Hickma n, Anne Kelley, and Cynthi a Hurley , all rI and Nancy Lambe rson of JANE TERRY WIDGER.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA The San Diego Alumn ae Chapte r met at the home of Bernita Sipan QQ to celebra te Founde rs' Day. We enjoyed a potluck luncheo n. Shirley Rowley PX had baked a red cake with white frosting as part of our seventy-first celebra tion. The alums sang "Happy Birthda y to Alpha Sigma Alpha." Kay Davey XX, our preside nt, read Bernice Shupe's Prayer for Thanks giving relating to "Thank sliving ." We have all been impress ed by the devotio nals. Each membe r contrib uted white elephan t items to be used at Angels Unawa re's Novem ber Bazaar. This is a center for mentall y retarde d childre n and we contrib ute useful objects as part of our philant hropic project . Decem ber 19 was our Christm as Party at the home of Serena Lannue ZZ. After a brief business meeting , we played bridge. Serena had prepare d an attracti ve and deliciou s dessert combin ing whippe d jello with red and green jello cubes. We played a musical chairs adapta tion by exchan ging gifts until the music stopped . This was a novel idea since we did not know what the decorat ive gifts contain ed and this added an air of mystery. Each Alpha Sig had brough t cake mixes for Angels Unawa re to be used in their home econom ics progra m.-AN NE R. WILL.

SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA The Novem ber meeting was a busy and informa tive meeting at the home of Barbar a Etichso n Pearce with Sue Hahn Stamm , both XX, as co-hostesses. In the sorority traditio n our Founde rs' Day was observe d. The group made a BIG thing of it having been written by South Bend-M ishawa ka alumna Marie Scanlan Brown B~, the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award recipie nt for 1972. Velva Bere Gay XX was unable to attend the meeting but later shared the ceremo ny with Marie over mornin g coffee and fruit cake. The meeting was held a week prior to election and approp riately Mrs. John W. Mihelic h, A.A.U. W. legislative state officer, spoke on "Your Vote and the Referen dum." She explain ed each of the five pendin g referen dum votes in the state of Indiana . So we were able to cast our ballot as better informe d concern ed citizens.

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Miss Judy Heuma n, our preside nt, and Anne Boehm tea Choina cky, XX, enterta ined the group at a Christm as the at Judy's apartm ent. Miss Naomi Pehrson MM led group in making a Santa lapel pin. Marilo n Diggins and is her mother visited during the social hour. Marilo n our "littles t" sister and has been the chapter 's philans thropic concern for the past six years. Marilo n's progres to tion inspira of source t constan a been has in walking in the alumna e who have aided Marilo n and her family many ways over the years. Sandra Shade Rowe XX and Sharee Burns M orse XX have recentl y welcom ed sons to their families. Februa ry held anothe r treat for our alumna e! Judy Heuma n told us about her fabulou s trip to Europe during the Christm as holidays. Judy reporte d she has given of away "almos t everyth ing" she bought but had lots memori es to share with us.

Our moneymaking project was a unique one for us. es We strung beads of all colors to make beautif ul necklac the g droppin not was part hardest The ts. bracele and whole string of beads on the floor before we had it tied. r But the laughs and the good times that we had togethe made it all worth while. One of our exciting meetings include d a dinner catered d to us at the Oak Openin g L odge. It was very seclude IE and the surroun dings were quite beautif ul.-JAN HOLLAND UNGER.

TR I-CITY , FLORIDA

M embers of the Tri-Cit y alumna e met in Novem ber ou r chapter Ninetee n membe rs attende d the Februa ry meeting at for a formal tea to honor new membe rs of Sue home. ent rs. apartm Founde new our XX and Zoss' r Mildre d Warne Woods Synder XX was co-hostess. Naomi Pehrson MM Our preside nt, Billie Barrett Cousins KK, introdu ced ee, was present ed a "gift with love" as she moves to Manist program , and an impress ive ceremo ny followed. Michig an, to be nearer her family. Naomi is a charter the Frost n n served as chairm an of the tea which Emma Ellen Mrs. missed. be membe r of this group and will honor of ou r T ampa membe rs. An informa l disin was disand Flemin g demons trated various arts and crafts cussion on "What Alpha Sigma Alpha Means to Me" cussed how to use "your talents. " followed. This sharing certainl y brough t our membe rship three want and two have closer togethe r. I three, me give l "Who'l the dollars" was the most frequen tly heard sound at e March m ee ting of the South Bend-M ishawa ka Alumna Velva of home the at d gathere A-:E.A n Fourtee r. Chapte t Bere Gay XX for a talent auction . Each membe r brough y her "wares " which were sold. We boosted the treasur the by almost $150. The money will be spent to further . chapter 's philant hropic project , helping Marilo n Diggins a Jo Ware A B offered to pay Marilo n's taxi fare for twelve week tutorin g program which the alumna e chapter is sponsor ing. , Several membe rs attende d the Provinc e Day in Dayton Ohio on April 7.-MA RIE S. BROWN.

TOLEDO, OHIO The Toledo Alumn ae are going to change their names to "The World Travele rs." We are having a hard time setting up meeting s so that everyon e can attend. Helen Robins on Cook spent a month in Califor nia. Helen Klag Osman toured the South Pacific area for a month. Doroth y Smelke r Stockto n also went to the South Pacific and to the contine nt of Europe . Helen Bennet Pauly travele d to Nebras ka and then to St. John Island. Clare Kuney went to Florida for a sunny vacatio n. Grace Fultz Hawor th took her annual boat trip on the Delta Queen which is an old-fas hioned paddleb oat. Mary ul Helen Stolten berg Master s travele d to the beautif time spent Unger d Hollan Janie . husetts state of Massac in Florida and Canada . She also receive d a new teaching job at Lyons, Ohio and will be living in Delta, Ohio. Karen Kelley began a new and exciting job at St. Charles Hospita l where she has had many reward ing experie nces. During all our hustle and bustle we still find time to ng work on our Philant hropic project which is collecti ed store coupon s for the Larklan e School for Retard Childre n.

SUMMER 1973

Tri-Cit y alums' Hallow een party for the Upper Pinellas Associa tion for Retard ed Childre n is an annual affair.

Special recogm hon was given to Cindy Kirkpa trick to who drives from Florida State Univers ity, Tallaha ssee, s attend our meeting s. Also recogni zed was Sue William who was attendi ng our meeting s for the first time. Doris rePrince XX and Mildre d Stein N N were greeted as to turning Tampa membe rs. Well wishes were extende d who had recently been hospita lized Doroth y Clason with a heart attack and to Patricia McFau ll l:i.A who gave birth to her first child.

A St. Valenti ne's Supper Party honorin g our husban ds was the highlig ht of Februa ry. A variety of tasty dishes tempte d the appetit e of the 22 who attende d the affair at Billie Barrett Cousin 's home. "Let's have Fun" was the theme -and everyon e did. We divided into groups for games and even the losers were heard to remark that the evening had been a blast. We Tri-Cit y alumna e are kept well informe d about , chapter activitie s and news through the A-:E.A Journal a catchy little newspa per prepare d periodi cally by our vice-pr esident , Kathy R oy l:i. A . -DoROTHY K. CHASE.

goodies that were discouraging to weight watchers but inspired them to call for a recipe exchange at the next meeting. Helen displayed her latest accompJ.ishment by accom panying our carols on her beautiful organ. A musical game helped distribute the gifts as well as provide fun doing it. Our money tree was laden with dollar bills tied with red bows to go to our Philanthropic project. Our January Bunko Party was in the home of Sue Jones LaBorde Br our faithful Panhellenic representative. Tulsa alums enjoyed an evening at "The Drunkard." It was a fun night for husbands and friends and the money from tickets went to our Philanthropic project, the mentally retarded. Christmas tree money went into our scholarship fund.-LoRA PATTERSON SIPES. The October 21 afjair provided valuable interaction be tween Tri-City alums and the children.

TULSA, OKLAHOMA

VALLEY OF THE SUN, ARIZONA

Our Founders' Day program and luncheon at The Garden was a big success. Many attended in spite of bad weather. It was made more pleasant by the arrival of three lovely gals from Northeastern State, Tahlequah, Terry Prechtl, Willie Faye Mason and Ruth Arrington. Ruth is drama teacher and for many years sponsored the Alpha Sigs.

Our project for this year was the Tempe Day Care Center, a pre-school for retarded children. We gave parties for the children five times during the past year. They enjoyed the cupcakes and punch and were always pleased with the favors we had for each child. It was so rewarding to us to watch the progress of each child as the year went on.

In December we pulled ourselves away from Christmas shopping and other activities over the melting ice to the beautifully decorated home of Helen Hooper Malone Br. Caroline Morris Bigelow Bb. and Lora Patterson Sipes rr were co-hostesses and helped prepare the usual

Our Founders' Day luncheon was held at the Arizona Club overlooking the city of Phoenix. Our speaker Georgia Jaglinski Calvert BP, Province XIII Director, read a letter from National President MaryAnn S. Linton and reviewed some of the things we as Alpha Sigmas stand for. We held a cookie swap along with-a work meeting at the home of Mary Lou Landis Moseke XX in November. We made paint-by-number Christmas tree ornaments to be given as favors at our Mother and Daughter Christ mas Tea and to the Tempe Day Care Center. Everyone enjoyed the work and obtained some delicious new cookie recipes. The Mother and Daughter Tea at the home of Sue Ball Westlake BP brought to a close the year of 1972. It was so nice to meet the daughters of members we hadn't met before and visit with some we hadn't seen in years. We were pleased to welcome to our group Felecia Fountain Carey B�. We hope that she will enjoy our group. In January we were saddened to learn of the passing of Georgenia Shouse EE.-LYNN LAWTON LUKE.

Tulsa alums Helen Hooper Malone Br (at organ), Caro line Morris Bigelow Bb., Pat Nunn Butcher Br, and Mary Russell Downer Br enjoyed the carol singing at their annual Christmas party.

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In Memoriam Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Philanthropic Fund . An acknowledgement of such a gift is sent to the family of the person in whose memory it is given and to the donor.

ALPHA Elizabeth Keith Browning Elizabeth Batten Johnson Pattie Hannah Shaffer ALPHA ALPHA Maxine Herron Abbey Gladys Landman Heiser Jane Graham Murtaugh Florence King Routsong Marjorie Stier White ALPHA GAMMA Elma Getty Hare Eileen Cronin Ruff

IOTA IOTA Hazel Mclaughlin Miller KAPPA KAPPA Florence Marie Rimlinger NU NU Emeline Putnam Leavens Elizabeth Weaver Roth XI XI

Esther Zeger DePaoli Pl Pl Isabel Mclaughlin Contant

BETA BETA Jessie Autrey Hamnet Harriett Ball Hilzer

PSI PSI Lyndol Bostick Pharis

GAMMA GAMMA Vella Frazee

BETA UPSILON Gladys Latta Kuhn

EPSILON EPSILON Susan O'Conner Sattgast

GAMMA THETA Linda Jane Challis

SUMMER 1973

NATIONAL OFFICER DIRECTORY Founded Long wood Colleg e, Farmville, Virgini a , Novem ber 15, 1901

Founders

National Chairmen Chairm an of Advis ers- Mrs. John H . Allen (Sidne y Gremil li on) '¥'¥ , 254 Ruther ford, Shreve port, Louisia na 7 1104 Chairm an of Colon ies- Mrs. Dennis P. White (Marly s Jarrett) BB, 2290 Ash St., Denver , Colora do 80207

Mrs. W . B. Carpe r {Loui se Cox)* Mrs. H . E. Gilliam (Juliet te H undley )* Miss Mary William so n Hundle y* Mrs. J. W. Noell (Virgi nia Boyd)• Mrs. P. W. Woott on (Calva Watso n)*

Consti tution Chairm an-Mr s. Eugene H . Cromp ton ( Hi wa na Cupp) BE, 2903 Edgew ater Circle, Mecha nicsvil le, Virginia 2311 I Music Chair man-Miss Gretch en Siferd 1M, I 04 We st Silver, Wap ako neta, Ohio 45895

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Philan thropic Chair man- Miss Barbar a Johnst on B'l', 917 South wo rth, Kalam azoo, Michig a n 49001

National Council Preside nt Emeri ta- Mrs . Fred M. Sharp (Wilm a Wil son ) ZZ, 1405 Hardy, Indep ende nce, Mi ssou ri 64053 Preside nt-Mr s. Georg e D. Li nto n ( MaryA nn Sideha mer) 1H, 204 Gallup Road, Prin ceton, New Jersey 08540 Executive Vice Preside nt-Mr s. Walte r G . C ox (Geral dine Vang) NN, 24 Col o nel Barton Drive, Portsm outh, Rhode Island 0287 1

Progra m Chair man- Mrs. Thoma s L. Shupe ( Be rn ice Be, 1861 Pinneb o g Rd ., Elkton, Michig an 48731 A. Baur) Ritual Chair man-M rs. Robert L. Richar d son (Silvan a Fi li ppello) 1.,\, 747 Red Oak Lane, Apt . SM, Park Forest South , Ill. 60466 Rush Chair man-M rs. Jerry Shiver decke r (Elaine Rahaim ) Bt. , 1220 NW 5th Ave., Ft. Laud erda le, Florida 33311 Schola rship Chair man-M rs. John L. Falcon (Nunie BZ , 6706 Indian La ke, Missouri City, Texas 77459 Roque )

Vice Presid ent of Devel opmen t-Mrs. Georg e G. Gatseo s ( Esthe r Kauffm an) BB, 6659 E. Ea stma n Ave ., Den ve r, Colora do 80222

Standa rds Chair man-M rs. E. Wayne H aydel (Jan ice H inrich s BZ, 11807 Old Gate Place, Rockvi lle, Maryla nd 20852

Vice Presid ent of Colleg iate Progr am-M rs. Ronald Kee ley ( Ethel Schmit z) BH, 172 1 Ave nue E, Bismar ck, No rth Dakota 5850 I

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I/ice Presid ent of Alumn ae Progr am-M rs. W eldo n J. Winter (J udy DeMa ste rs) ZZ, 501 Wedge wood Drive , Blue Sprin gs, Missou ri 640 15 Secre tary-M rs. James T. Francis . ( France s Jobson ) 602 Devon Road , Richm ond, Virginia 23229

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Treas urer- Mrs. Howa rd R. Neff (Marg aret Ang elcyk ) HH, 6216 E. La fayette Blvd ., Scottsd ale, Arizona 85251 NPC Deleg ate-Mrs. J ose ph H . Backsm an ( Mary G oeke) AA , 1361 Oak Knoll Drive, Cincin nati , Ohio 45224 Edito r- Ms . Judith A. H olman 88, #289 , Denver , C olo rado 80231

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Headq uarters Execu tive- Miss Rose Marie Fe lli n BL, 616 S. Kickapoo, Spring field, Mi ssou ri 65804

National Headquarters Rose Marie Fellin, Headq u a rte rs Executi ve 120 1 E. Walnu t, Spr ingfield , Mi ssou ri 65802

Alumn ae Editor -Mrs. Jaffrey W. Meece ( Peggy BN, C ooper Va lley Vi llage 812, Ed gewate r Par k, Dwye r) Beve rly, NJ 08010 Colleg iate Editor -Mrs. Philip H. Wallic k, Jr. (Betty Urban ) ZZ, 676 Park Avenu e, York, Penn sylva nia 17402 Featur e Editor -M iss Paula C yrus PP , 624 High Street, St. Albans , West Virgi ni a 25177 Art Direct or-Mi ss Mary Jedrzej ewski B<I>, 180 1 Ea st Jarvis, Shore wood, Wiscon sin 5321 1 Histor ian-M iss Lill ie Gre e r !::,.!::,., 393 Hollyw ood Ave., Akron, Ohio 44313

Field Representatives Rebecc a Sink Debbie Bukas

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National Panhellenic Conference Deleg ate-M rs. Joseph H. Bac ks man Altern ate Deleg ate-M rs. Georg e D. Lin to n Second Altern ate-M rs. Georg e G . Gatseo s

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PROVINCE DIRECTORY AREA & DIRECTOR

COLLEG IATE CHAPTERS

ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

Province I Ms. Vi ola Adams Wali-ers NN 799 Pheasant Run Courtland, New York 13045

Gamma Iota; Gamma Rho; Gamma Tau

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton; Boston; Northern New Jersey; Rochester

Province 11 Mrs . Robert F. Stratton ( Marti Manion) BB 120 Ruskin Ave., Apt. 805 Pittsburgh, Penn sylvania 15213

Alpha Gamma; Gamma Eta ; Gamma Xi; Gamma Omicron; Gamma Psi; Delta Epsilo n

Mrs. Ralph Peters (Jane Shaffer) Ar 402 Candlewyck Road Camp Hill, Penn sylvania 17011

Buffa lo; Centra l Pennsylva nia; Pittsburgh

Province 111 Miss Barbara L. Ripp AA 610 We st Main Bel Aire, Maryland 21014

Kappa Kappa; Nu Nu; Delta Gamma; Delta Iota

Delaware Va lley; Willmington; Washington, DC

Province IV Mrs. Jame s L. Chambers, Jr. (Lynne Rachal) A 4401-F Sprenkle Lane Richmond, Virg ini a 23228

Alpha; Beta Epsilon; Beta Iota; Beta Pi; Gamma Kappa; Delta Lambda Colo ny

Beckley; Charleston; Huntington; Norfolk; Northern Virgin ia; Richmond

Province V Mrs. Da vid M. Nester (Pam Aughenbaugh) 3531 Ca sa Grande Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70814

Beta Delta; Beta Zeta; Gamma Sigma

Hattiesburg; Jackso n; Lafayette; Greater Miami; Monroe; Mobile; New Orleans; Southeast Louisiana; Tri-City, Fl orida

Alp ha Alpha; Chi Chi; Beta Upsilon; Delta Kappa; Delta Mu Colony

Akron; Anderson; Butler County; Calumet Region; Cincinnati; Columbus; Dayton; Elkhart-Goshen ; Evansville; Fort Wayne; Indianapolis; Muncie; Newark-Zanesville; Richmond; South Bend Terre Haute; Toledo Det roit (~<I>); Detroit ( ~p) ; Detroit (~PX ); Grand Rap ids; Kalamazoo; Pontiac

Province VI Miss Pat O 'Toole AA 1799 Bairsford Drive Columbus, Ohio 43227

Province VII Mrs. Kenneth Morris (Judy Vance) 89 807 S. Douglas Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858

Beta Theta; Beta Psi; Gammu Mu

Chicago; Ch icago North; Chicago South; Chicago West; Dekalb; Âˇ Des Moines ; Fox River Valley ( Green Bay); Milwaukee; Rockford; Waukegan

Province VI 11 Mrs. R. D. Lineback ( Linda Wyrick) XX 538 Ha wkeye Drive Iowa C ity, Iowa 53340

Betc; Rho; Beta Phi ; Gamma Beta; Gamma Epsilon , Gamma Lambda; Delta Zeta; De lta Eta

Province IX Mrs. Da vid Hu ll ( Peggy Schalk) BN P.O. Box 353 Monticello, Kentucky 42633

Beta Kappa; Beta Nu; Gamma Omega

Louisville; Murray; Paducah

Province X Mrs. Royal Lyson ( Pamela Nordquist) BH Hebron, North Dakota 58638

Beta Eta

Dickinson; Omaha; Portland

Alpha Beta; Epsilon Epsilon; Zeta Zeta; Eta Eta ; Phi Phi; Beta Sigma; Gamma Pi ; Delta Theta

Columbia; Emporia ; Greater Kansas City; Greater Kansas City #I; Greater Kansas City #2; Kirksville; Maryville; Pittsburg; St. Joseph; St. Louis; Springfield; Topeka; Warrensburg; W ichita

Beta Gamma; Beta Lambda; Beta Mu: Gamma Zeta

Bartlesville; Dalla s; Ho uston; Little Rock; Muskogee; Oklahoma City; Pine Bluff; Tulsa

Province XI Mrs. Wil lia'm Anton (Jean Eves) B~ 763 Chamberlain Place Webster Groves , Missouri 63119

Province XI I Mrs. Ronald Robinson ( Rhetta Ne sbitt) 5880 South Joplin Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135

Province XI II Mrs. Dennis P. White (Marlys Jarrett) BB 2290 Ash Street Den ver, Colorado 80207 Mrs. J. Arthur Ca lvert (Georgia Jaglin ski) BP 7032 Ea st Latham Scottsdale, Arizona 85257

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Beta Beta; Gamma Upsilo n

Colorado Springs; Denver; Greeley; Gunnison; Las Vegas; Phoenix; San Diego; Tucson

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