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the of ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA EDITOR Dr. Helenmarie Hofman

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1884 Patrick Henry Dr. Arlington , Virgin ia 22205

PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor Lillian Ford Donnelly 2108 Cherry Hill Lane Chesapeake, Virginia 23325

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National Province Directors Workshop

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Province Directory

8 International Special Olympics lO

National Panhellenic Conference

12 Convention-Indianapolis

Collegiate Editor Ro,emary Caru cci Goss 17 Orchard Rd. Radford, Virginia 24141

18 State/ ProviQce Days 19 Collegiate Editor Wedding 20 Collegiate Corner 22 Sorority Woman Today

Historian Hiwana Cupp Cr.orppton 91 Belmont Dr. Leesburg, Virginia 22075

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26 Alumnae Action 28 College Fraternity Editor's Association 28 Don't Let Them Become Invisible Letters from Your Field Representatives (Cover III)

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THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA, an educational journal, is published in the fall, winter, spring and summer of each year at 1201-05 Bluff St., Fulton, Missouri 65251 . The subscription price $1.50 a year. Printed by The Ovid Bell 路 Press, Inc., Fulton , Missouri.

Send change of address and business correspondence to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 120 I East Walnut St., Springfield, Missouri 65802. Address all correspondence of an editorial nature to the editor, Dr. Helenmarie Hofman, 1884 Patrick Henry Dr., Arlington, Virgini9 22205.

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By L illian (Lil) Greer (llll) R ecipient of the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award in 1977 Membe1路 of th e A kron, Ohio Alumnae Chapter

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is for living, loyalty and love. Let's enjoy a full life, a challenge which is ours to live to the fullest and to cherish each day; to be true to our friends and our ideals; and to pledge anew our loyalty to always aspire, seek and attain. Love is the deepest of all giving and in Alpha Sigma Alpha lasting friendships grow ever dear and true. In love we can go beyond the call of duty in true sisterhood.

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is for our oath and obligations. We should strive to maintain our standards and to give full measure in both sorority and our personal life. Let's continue to uphold our Alpha Sigma Alpha traditions.

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is for our vows which we have voiced throughout the years. Let's renew our vows and recall that when we took our pledge to Alpha Sigma Alpha it was for a lifetime. In our daily lives we should strive to communicate those values which we hold most dear. Each of us should aspire to attain the goals manifested in our bond of sisterhood. Let's develop a vision for greatness and a plan for its attainment.

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is for evincible joy and enthusiasm for each endeavor of the sorority. As we look to the future with purpose and direction, let us dedicate ourselves to the high ideals of sisterhood and to the goals of our Founders.

LIL GREER, WILMA WILSON SHARP AWARD WINNER 1977 A native of Merraville, Tennessee, Lil Greer is one of the outstanding members of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Miss Greer became a member of the Delta Delta Chapter at Ohio University in 1923. A graduate of

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Akron University, Akron, Ohio, Miss Greer taught at Smith Elementry School for 37 years. For her years of outstanding work she was chosen as one of Akron's outstanding teachers and was given the Teacher Emeritus Award in 1965 and also given the Honorary Life membership in Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers. Lil has spent untold hours in behalf of A"'i.A and has given her time and talents to other . worthwhile organizations. Lil was treasurer for Akron Panhellenic for two years and has been membership chairperson several times. An Honorary member since 1962, Miss Greer still participates in the social functions of Akron Panhellenic.

Among the organizations she is responsible for organizing is the Akron Chapter of Ohio University Mothers Club. She was appointed for a three year term on the Board of Directors of Ohio University Alumni Association and by Ohio University to work on a Committee of Citizens for Ohio Future, and awarded a Certificate of Merit by Ohio University in 1967.

Lil has been an active member of the Akron A"'i.A Alums since 1929, which is longer than any other member. She still holds an office every year. At the National Level Lil has served on the Nominating Committee several times and has also been National Historian. The Akron Alums surprised Lil with a party acknowledging her honor and to let her know how proud they are of her.

Lil's accomplishments in church and civic organizations still allow her to enjoy her hobbies of bridge, travel and knitting and just plain old fun.

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Bm路bara Sp01路er, Beta Upsilon. judy Neilsen, Beta Kappa.

ELIZABETH BIRD SMALL AWARD The 1977 Elizabeth Bird Small Award, Alpha Sigma Alp~1a's highest collegiate honor, is presented to Judy Ntelsen of Beta Kappa, Western Illinois University.

J~dy, a se~io~, has ~emonstrated her leadership abthty both wtthm soronty and on campus during the past four years. She has served as Rush Chairman for A"'i.A and as president of the Panhellenic Council. On campus she has been secretary of the Student Tenant Union and a senator for Student Government. Her inter~st ~n political ~ctivities is evidenceQ by membershtp m the Assooated Students of Political Science and by service on the President's Council on Student Affairs and as a Democratic Party volunteer.

Jud~ has also been honored by being named Homecommg Queen and to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.

I~ service to the community, Judy worked to orgamze the Red Cross, Heart Fund campaign, the Muscular Dystrophy Drive, Food for the Needy, and assisted in visitations to residents of the Macomb Nursing home.

Her si~ters at Beta Kappa say, "When Judy graduates thts year, not only our sorority, but Western ca~pus, will lose someone who has truly done somethmg for them." Her example of leadership and service will stand as an example of A"'i.A values and ideals for those who follow.

FROST FIDELITY AWARD The recipient of the 1977 Frost Fidelity Award is Barbara Sporer of Beta Upsilon Chapter at Indiana State University. This award is presented in recognition of outstanding service to Alpha Sigma Alpha by a collegian.

Barbara is a senior who has served as president, rush chairman, standards chairman, scholarship chair-

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chaplain,. parli~mentarian, pledge class chaplam, and co-sooal chatrman. Her service to the chapter has been sparked by her desire to make Alpha Sigma Alpha ideals her own. Without Barbara's determ!nation and enthusiasm to succeed, Beta Upsilon mtght have folded during difficult times.

Difficult conditions are not new to Barbara. She has worked two jobs to meet financial needs for school and sorority while maintaining Dean's List (3.63) .

She has al_ways been available to her sisters when they had questwns or problems and is always willing torea~range her schedule to participate in sorority functwns.

Barbara has served as president of Kappa Delta Pi Education honorary and as a member of Alpha La~bda Delta, freshman scholastic honorary. She has rec~tved her chapter's ideal pledge award and was theu Frost Fidelity nominee last year.

Her service to others was demonstrated when Pi Lambda Phi fraternity house burned. She was among the first to offer aid and even her own blankets to the homeless men. To keep up their spirits, Barbara sewed a new banner for the fraternity to replace the one lost in the fire .

Barbara's desire to serve A"'i.A will continue beyond her college years, as she hopes to rejuvenate the Calumet Alumnae to aid the Indianapolis Alumnae in planning and carrying out the 1978 Convention.

Barbara has given of herself . to her chapter, her school, and her community "beyond the call of duty."

IDEAL PLEDGE AWARD Diana Lee Cassady has been selected to receive the 1977 Ideal Pledge Award. She is a member of Gamma Iota Chapter at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Diana contributed greatly to her pledge class in many ways, but especially by her enthusiasm for the activities of the sorority. She looked on the pledge requirements as opportunities rather than burdens and shared her enthusiasm with her pledge sisters.

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National Province Directors Workshop

Diana Lee Cassady, Gamma Iota .

Her ability to work in her pledge class and with others was demonstrated by raising over $250 for UNICEF and by preparing activities for the annual Serenade of the Fraternities. With another sister she spent many hours preparing a lovely Hawaiian dinner for the chapter's Founders' Day celebration.

Diana's college beginnings have been outstanding and as secretary for the Executive Board of Gamma Iota is demonstrating her leadership abilities for the future.

Lynn ChambCI's Chairman of Awards

The National Province Directors' training workshop was held October 21-23, 1977, under the excellent direction of Rhetta Robinson, National Executive Vice President. Workshop leaders and presenters assisting Rhetta were Marilyn Garbee, N~tional Treasurer; Rose Marie Fellin, National Headquarters Executive; Connie Peyton and Becky Wilson, Past Field Representatives. The weekend workshop was most beneficial. The sharing of ideas and experiences as well as the provided training proved most valuable to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

An intensive almost "round-the-clock" schedule allowed for discussions, presentations, open forums and explanations relating to: alumnae programs, extension, handbooks, all A!.A forms, reports, files, treasurers procedures, tax laws, field representatives, National Panhellenic, housing; just to mention a few topics.

The 1977-78 PROVI~CE DIRECTORY and ALUMNAE DIRECTORY* follow on the next pages. Please keep this directory handy as a reference.

It describes the province redistricting as well as listing the directors. Alpha Sigma Alpha is GROWING. The evidence is in our new structures at the National level, six new Colonies and numerous Alumnae chapters, new and reorganized. • All other National Officers remain as published in Fall issue 1977, Phoenix .

Rhetta Robinson, Executive Vice President, conducting a session at the Pmvince Directors wo1¡kshop.

Marilyn r.arl>ee, Treasurer, giving instructions.

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Work sesJion of the National Province Directors.

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA PROVINCE DIRECTORY 1977-1978

PROVINCE I DIRECTOR Mrs. Curtis D. Clifford (Gail) BE, I Magnolia Ct., Douglassville, PA 19518 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS

Temple Univenity, Kappa Kappa-Stephanie Joyner, 1953 North Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122 D1·exel University, Nu Nu- Cindy Householder, 311 North 33rd St., Apt. A-1, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Rocheste1· Inst itute of Technology, Gamma Iota-Diane E. Jones , Box 1044, 25 Andrews Memorial Dri\·e, Rochester, NY 14623 East Stroudsburg State College, Gamma Rho- Connie Judge, 46 Ransberry Ave., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Mansfield State College, Delta Epsilon-Rhonda Reppert, Box 210, Laurel B, Mansfield State College, Mansfield, PA 16933 University of Delaware, Delta Iota-Deborah A. Sacco, 305 Rodney E, Newark, DE I97ll State University College at Buffalo (Colony) , Pi Pi-Lynn Reney, P. 0. Box 120 Bidwell Station SUCB, Buffalo, NY 14222 Ym·k College of Pennsylvania (Colony), Delta Omicron-Vickie Anderson, 713 South George St., York, PA 17403 PROVINCE II DIRECTOR Mrs. Robert Garrison (Connie) rXI, 400 Vine St., Munhall, PA 15120 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Alpha Gamma- Patty Kern, 16 South lOth St., Indiana, PA 15701 Penn State University, Gamma Eta-Susan Seebold, 418 Cooper Hall, University Park, PA 16802 Slippery Rock State College, Gamma Xi-Michelle Zaradzki, 214 Towers SRSC, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Clm·ion Colldge, Gamma Omicron- Beth Hartshorne, 606 Wilkinson, Clarion State College, Clarion, PA 16214 Edinboro State College, Gamma P si_:_Patricia Beck, Orkney #47 , Edinboro, PA 16412 PROVINCE III DIRECTOR Mrs. Pat Brown (Barb) BN, 126 Shockey Dr., Huntington, WV 2.5701 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Longwood College, Alpha-Dana Leigh Smith, Box 829, Longwood, Farmville, VA 23901 ]ames Madison University, Beta Epsilon-Teresa A. Long, Box 5651, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Radford College, Beta Iota.,-Laura Beth Williams, Cedar Valley Apt. 7800F, Radford, VA 24141 Concm·d College, Beta Pi- Paula Stone, 412 Towers, Athens, WV 24712 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Delta Lambda-Lauren Brown, 4100-D Terrace View, Blacksburg, VA 24060 lflest Virginia State College (Colony), Delta Pi-Ann T. Starcher, Public Relations Office, Institute, WV 25ll2 Elon College (Colony) , Delta Rho-Susa n Wood, Box 5294, Elon College, Elon College, :-.IC 27244

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PROVINCE IV DIRECTOR Ms. Merrilyn Lindley Burris XX, 1627 Luke Lane, Lot 141, Indianapolis, IN 46227 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Mtin-ay State University, Beta Nu- Sherrie Riggs, Hester Hall, Murray State Un iversity, Murray, KY 42071 Eastem Illinois University, Gamma Omega-Martha E. Hill, 1616 9th St., Charleston, IL 61920 Southem Illinois Unive1·sity, Delta Theta-Evelyn Jean Gates, ll28 West Walkup Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901 Indiana State Unive1·sity, Delta Kappa- Debbie Beastall, 3600 Schmitt Ln ., Evansville, IN 47711 PROVINCE V DIRECTOR Christy S. Bauer, rM, 3903 Northampton Rd ., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Miami University, Alpha Alpha-Sheryl Collinsworth, 912 Arrowhead Dr., Apt. 7C, Oxford, OH 45056 Ball State Universit)', Chi Chi-Jan Berg, 701\12 Rex St., Muncie, IN 47301 Indiana State University, Beta Upsilon-Marcia Miller, 327 Erickson Hall, Terre Haute, IN 47807 PROVINCE VI DIRECTOR Joyce Lescelius Abler, BT, 1018 S. Main, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Central Michigan University, Beta Theta- Valerie Way, 305 Woldt CMU, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Adrian College, Gamma Mu-Pat Rigel , 212 Herrick Hall, Adrian College, Adrian, MI 49221 General Motors Institute, Delta Nu A- Heather Cook, 751 Du· pont, Flint, MI 48504 General Motors Institute, Delta Nu B- Julie Beauchamp, 751 Dupont, Flint, MI 48504 PROVINCE VII DIRECTOR Mrs. Robert L. Richardson (Silvana), rA, 158 Birch, Park Forest, IL 60466 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS University of Wisconsin, Stout, Beta Phi-Constance Robinson, Rm. 424 South Hall, Menomonie, WI 5475 1 University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Gamma Beta- Heidi Moore, 1417 Brawley St., Stevens Point, WI 54481 PROVINCE VIII DIRECTOR Rebecca Wilson, BB, 1309 La Veta Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Dickinson State College, Beta Eta-Sherry Kadrmas, Box 154, Woods Hall, DSC, Dickinson, ND 58601 University of Northern Colorado, Beta Beta-Delores Marrs, 1729 lOth Ave., Greeley, CO 80631

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PROVINCE IX DIRECTOR Mrs. Ronald J. Harris (Marcia), rA, 2444 Forest Dr., #108, Woodridge, IL 60515

PROVINCE XI DIRECTOR Mrs. Conrad Griggs (Bonnee), Bl:, 841 West Primrose, Springfield, MO 65807 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS

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Western Illinois University, Beta Kappa-Peggy McDowell, 719 West Adams, Macomb, IL 61455 Northern Illinois University, Beta Rho-Mary Beth Weishaar, 1230 Blackhaur, DeKalb, IL 60115 Loyola University, Gamma Lambda-Gail Wielontek, 1125 Loyola Ave., 17C, Chicago, IL 60626 DePaul University, Delta Eta-Eileen Tunney, 6425 North Campbell, Chicago, IL 60614 PROVINCE X ·DIRECTOR Connie Peyton, ZZ , 106A West 2nd St., Montgomery City, MO 63361 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS

Northeast Missouri State University, Alpha Beta-Gemma Kalinowski , 209 Brewer Hall, MSU, Kirksville, MO 63501 Emporia State University, Epsilon Epsilon-Pam Kibler, 226 West· 12th, Emporia, KS 66801 Northwest Missow·i State University, Phi Phi-Jenn y Arthur, Roberta Hall, NWMSU, Maryville, MO 64468 Missouri Valley College, Gamma Pi-Susan Gibson , MVC, CC #344 , Marshall. MO 6!1340

ALUMNAE DIRECTORY 1977-1978

Central Missouri State University, Zeta Zeta, Lynn A. Allen, 109B Panhellenic Hall, Warrensburg, MO 64093 Southwest Missouri State University, Beta Sigma-Barbara Cordaro, 704 South Florence, Springfield, MO 65802 Pittsburg State University, Eta Eta-Amy Phillips, 1812 South Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762 PROVINCE XII DIRECTOR Mrs. Michael D. McQuire (Denise) , Bil, 204 Maison DeVille East Beach, Gulfport, MS 39501 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS

University of Central Arkansas, Beta Lambda-Terry Mayall, Box 1929, UCA, Conway, AR 72032 Henderson State University, Beta Mu-Vanessa Lance, Box 1651, HSU, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 University of Arkansas at Monticello, Gamma Zeta-Karen Henderson, Box 2705, Monticello, AR 71655 Dallas Baptist College, Delta Xi-Debbie Mooneyham, 902 Reverehon, Dallas, TX 75211 University of Southern Mississippi, Beta Delta-Ann Hanson, Southern Station, Box 373, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 University of Southwestern Louisiana, Beta Zeta-Maureen E. Coady, J!il6 Ih West University, Lafayette, LA 70506

Scranton, Penn-Mrs. Wm. Michael Salva, 141 College Avenue, Fatotoryville, PA 18419 State College, Penn-Sandra Ross, 129 A N, Monroe Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Wilmington, Delaware-Miss Linda Bonine, 460-G Country Village Apts., Dover, DE 19901

REGION I DIRECTOR

REGION II DIRECTOR

Mrs. Kim Ste,·enson (Diane) , RD #3, Box 355, Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Mrs. George W. Smoot (Catherine), 11471 N .W. 30th Place, Sunrise, FL 33323

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Ruffalo, New York-Mrs. Herbert G. Lett, Jr., 4636 Hedgewood Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 Rocheste1·, New Y01·k-Mrs. Daniel J. Phelps, 19 Maylong Drive, Rochester, NY 14626 Roston, Massachusetts-Miss Jean Barbarick, 35 Pilgrim Way, E. Walpole, MA 02032 Centml Pennsylvania-Mrs. Curtis D. Clifford, Jr., One Magnolia Court, Douglasville, PA 19518 Delaware Valley, Penn (Philadelphia) -Mrs. William Schwarze, 31 Longpoint Lane, Media, PA 19063 Greater Ha rrisburg, Penn-Mrs. Jacob H . Beshore III, 302 Sharon Drive, New Cumberland, PA 17070 Momine, Penn-Pat Derikart, North Pike Road, Cabot, PA 16023 Pit tsburgh, Penn-Mrs. Robert Garrison , 400 Vine Street, Pittsburgh , PA 1!> 120

Washington, DC-Mrs. William Adams, 12004 Smoketree Road, Rockville, MD 20854 Norfolk, Virginia-Mrs. Joseph J. Owens, 1712 W. Woodhouse Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Northern, Virginia-Miss Margaret Anderson, 4111 S. Four Mile Run Drive, #4, Arlington, VA 22204 Peninsula, Virginia-Mrs. James T. Scott, Jr., 11 Rutledge Road, Newport News, VA 23601 Richmond, Virginia-Mrs. Dannie Lewis Watkins, Rt. 2, Box 389-B, Glen Allen, VA 23260 Roanoke Valley, Virginia-Rebecca Oliver, 2908 Tully Drive, NW, Roanoke, VA 24019 Charleston, West Virginia-Mrs. James Gunter, 2992 Ruth Street, Charleston, WV 25302 Hunt ington, West Virginia-Mrs. Joseph R . Dial, Jr., Box 276, Culloden, WV 25510

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Princeton, West Virginia-Sandra Farley, Rt. 7, Tanglewood A-2, Princeton, WV 24740 Charlotte, North Carolina-Mrs. William A. Higgins, P.O. Box 281, Pineville, PA 18946 Fort Lauderdale, Florida-Mrs. Tony P. Cicchella, 1487 NE 63rd Court, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33321 Tl路i-City, Florida (Clearwater, St. Petersburg & Tampa) -Mrs. M. Constantinow, 1351 Summerlin Drive, Clearwater, FL 33516 Lexington, Kentucky-Miss Glenda Jones, 904 Plaza Drive, Apt. 8, Frankfort, KY 40601 Murray, Kentucky-Mrs. Larry Bell , 403 S. Tenth Street, Murray, KY 42071 Hattiesburg, Mississippi-Mrs. Charles A. Harris, Jr., 808 Duane, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 jackson, Mississippi-Mrs. Keith P. Powers, 342 Woodcliff Drive, Jackson, MS 39212 REGION III DIRECTOR Mrs. Charles R . Alvey (Carmine), 4300 University Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304 ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

Anderson, Indiana-Mrs. James Baden, 108 Thorn Dri\'e, Anderson, IN 46011 Calumet Region, Indiana-Mrs. Allen Conaway, 123 Pine Street, Griffith, IN 46319 Columbus, Indiana-Mrs . David Trueblood, 4660 Chapel Drive, Columbus, IN 47201 Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana-Dorothy Hilary, 20879 Riverbrook, Bristol, IN 46514 Fort Wayne, Indiana-Mrs . Clark G. Stahly, 615 Lyell Court, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 Indiana-Kentucky (Evansville) -Debra Kae Deutsch, 2001 Diefenback, E,路ansville, IN 47712 Indianapolis, Indiana-Mrs. Lee Kassing, 700 Harlan Street, Plainfield, IN 46168 Lafayette, Indiana-Mrs. Rick Randall , IO:i Cochise Trail, Apt. 323, Lafayette, IN 47905 Muncie, lndiana-Ms. Alice Rice, 102 Rosewood, Muncie, 1:'\ 47304 Richmond, Indiana-Mrs. William C. Weller, Jr., 335 SW 15th Street, Richmond, IN 47375 South Bend, Indiana-Mrs. Cleo Weibel, 1331 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN 46544 Tene Haute, Indiana-Mrs. Mitchell Morris, 609 S. Brown A\路enue, Terre Haute, IN 47803 Akron, Ohio-Mrs. Michael Burlovich, 8700 Boston Road, North Royalton, OH 44133 Butler County, Ohio-Mrs. Richard W. Fink, 194 Hilltop Road, Oxford, OH 45056 Cincinnati, Ohio-Mrs. Scott Roof, 3875 Boomer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239 Columbus, Ohio-Mrs. John Thomas, 24 E. Park Street, Wester' 'ille, OH 43081 Newark -Zanesville, Ohio-Helen Smith, 3530 Dresden Road, Zanesville, OH 43701 Dayton, Ohio--Mrs. Richard Brodbeck, 308 11th Avenue, Chautauqua, OH 45342 Toleda, Ohio-Mrs. Robert Huebner, 2731 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614 Chicago, l/linois-Mrs. Betty Hall, 342-D Higgens Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068 Chicago-Metro, Illinois-Mrs. Gary Snyder, 8930 Cherry Street, River Grove, IL 60171 Chicago, Illinois (North) -Ms. Nancy I. Reese, 1566 Miner, Apt. B-1, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Chicago, Illinois (South) -Mrs. Kenneth Majeske, 10619 Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL 60643 Chicago, Illinois (West) -Mrs. Don Sartore, 21 W. 660 Marston Court, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 REGION IV DIRECTOR Ms. Marsha Brown , 1459 Steeplechase Court, Davison, Ml 48423

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ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Mrs. Pierre Brown, 833 E. Fairy Chasm Road, Bayside, WI 53217 Adrian, Detroit & Toledo, Michigan-Mrs. Michael Berthold, 214. E. Front, Adrian, MI 49221 Detroit, Michigan (Delta Phi) -Mrs. Harvey Bumgardner, 560 E. Long Lake Road, Bloompeld Hills, MI 48013 Detroit, Michigan (Sigma Rho Chi) -Mrs. John Dunn, 28656 Bannockburn Drive, Farmington, MI 48024 Flint, Michigan-Ms. Marsha Brown, 1459 Steeplechase Court, Davison, MI 48423 Grand Rapids, Michigan-Mrs . Jerry M. Van Dusen, 5439 Pinebrook, Kentwood, MI 49508 Kalamazoo, Michigan-Mrs. Ron De Young, 1609 Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan-Mrs . Michael Martin, 5140 Corvallis Drive, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Dickinson, North Dakota-Mrs. William Heth, 783 8th Avenue, West, Dickinson, ND 58601 Twin City, Minnesota-Mrs. E. H. Stock, 10716 Morris Avenue, Minne;:~polis, MN 55437 REGION V DIRECTOR Mrs. Arthur Turney (Virginia), 2210 East Vista Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020 ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

Phoenix, Arizona-Mrs. Claudia Keyser, 4557 West Continental Dr., Glendale, Arizona 85308 San Diego, California-Mrs. Frank Sipan, 335 Kimbel, Chula Vista, California 92010 Sun City, Arizona-Mrs. Dorothy King, 10365 Peoria Avenue, Sun City, Arizona 85351 REGION VI DIRECTOR Mrs. Don L. James (Diane), 523 East 21st, Pittsburg, KS 66762 ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

Southeast Arkansas-Mrs. Sharon Braswell, 603 South Gabbort, Monticello, Arkansas 71655 Denver, Colorado-Mrs. Charles Woodring, 954 South Braun Drive, Lakewood, Colorado 80228 Emporia, Kansas-Mrs. Darrell Carter, 1002 Luther, Emporia, Kansas 66801 Pittsburg, Kansas-Mrs. Paul Chappell, 504 East Pearl, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 Topeka, Kansas-Ms. Suzanne Froelick, 2310 Eveningside Drive #20, Topeka, Kansas 66617 Greater Kansas City-Mrs. Thomas McCurry, 6914 Waverly, Kansas City, Kansas 66109 Kirksville, Missouri-Mrs. James Dougherty, 904 East Randolph, Kirksville, Missouri 63501 Maryville, Missouri-Mrs. Robert Lock, Jr., 1208 Parkdale Road, Maryville, Missouri 64468 St. Louis, Missouri-Mrs. Dennis Moore, 704 Candlelight Lane, St. Louis, Missouri 63132 Springfield, Missouri-Ms . Sharon Eddleman, 2807 East Lombard, Springfield, Missouri 65804 Warrensburg, Missouri-Mrs. Roger Baldwin, Rt. 2, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093 Omaha, Nebraska-Mrs. AI C. Coco, 2012 North 101 Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134 Bartlesville, Oklahoma-Mrs. John Dalgarn, 1327 South Dewey, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74003 Tulsa, Oklahoma-Betky Hockett, 1435 62nd Street #L, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 Dallas, Texas-Mrs. Gary W. Goodwin, 8314 San Leandro, Dallas, Texas 75218 Houston, Texas-Mrs. John Mitchell, 710 Buoy, Houston, Texas 77062 Lafayette, Louisiana-Mrs. Becky Wurl, 215 Bellridge, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506

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1979 INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAMES ~he Fifth International Special Olympics Games for the mentally retarded, world's second largest officially designated Olympic event, will take place at the State University of New York at Brockport in August, 1979, it was announced by Governor Hugh L. Carey; Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Executive Vice President of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, creator and sponsor of the Special Olympics; and Dr. Albert Brown, President of the College.

Joining in the announcement were Midge Costanza of Rochester, New York, Special Assistant to Presi: dent Carter, Secretary Joseph .Califano, Senator Jacob Javits, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Frank Gifford, Rafer Johnson, Kyle Rote, Jr., Werner Roth, Shep Messing, Phyllis George, Col. F. Don Miller and Robert J. Kane, President of USOC. The 1979 International Special Olympics Games is expected to attract more than 3,500 participants and 1,000 coaches and chaperones from every state and over 20 countries throughout the world.

In announcing the award of the Games to New York State, Governor Carey said, "We are honored that the State University at Brockport has been granted the privilege of holding the 1979 International Special Olympics Games. While the regular Olympics, which New York State lost to California, may boast the fastest and strongest athletes in the world-the Special Olympics has the world's most courageous athletes. New York will be proud to have them as our guests in 1979."

The Games, which will be held on the campus of the State University of New York at Brockport, will consist of competitions in track and field, swimming, diving, gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, bowling, floor and poly hockey, and wheelchair races.

Soccer will be introduced as an official sport at the 1979 Games, and there will be sports teaching clinics, demonstrations, and major celebrity events. The climax of the four-day Games will be an Adventure Day at Niagara Falls for all Special Olympians and their coaches.

Held every four years, the International Special Olympics Games is the culmination of more than 17,000 local, area, chapter, and national training programs and competitive meets in which over 700,000 mentally retarded athletes take part throughout the world.

Previous International Special Olympics Games were held at Chicago's Soldier Field, The University of California at Los Angeles, and Central Michigan University at Mount Pleasant, Michigan. In February 1977, the first international Winter Special Olympics took place at Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Describing the significance of the selection of SUNY at Brockport as the International Games site, Mrs. Shriver said, "Only a major institution in a great state like New York has the resources, the facilities, and the dedication to host the International Special Olympics Games. Organizing and administering an

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Senator Kennedy announces establishment of Special Olympics, Inc. The National Association for Retarded Citizens pledges its national support.

All 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada have Special Olympics organizations and State Directors. 50,000 athletes are involved.

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eve!lt of this magnitude is a vast undertaking requiring the cooperation of public and private agencies, civic and fraternal organizations, business and industry, as well as the entire community of which the State University of New York at Brockport is a part.

I know that the 1979 Games will be the largest and best in Special Olympics history."

The world's first international program offering sports training and athletic competition for the mentally retarded, Special Olympics was founded in 1968

by Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Since that date, it has grown from a single track and field event held at Soldier Field in Chicago to a network of year-round sports training programs and meets in 90% of the counties in every state of the United States, every province of Canada, and 19 other nations from Hong Kong to Colombia. From fewer than 1,000 participants in 1968, Special Olympics now involves more than 700,000 mentally retarded children and adults world-wide. The program is operated almost entirely by more than 250,000 volunteers making it the largest volunteer activity for the handicapped in the world.

More than 300 of the world's leading amateur and professional athletes serve as Special Olympics coaches under the leadership of Head Coaches Rafer Johnson, Bruce Jenner, Pele, John Havlicek, Billy Kidd, Donna DeVarona, Frank Gifford and Brian \<\'atson.

All mentally retarded individuals from the age of eight, regardless of the extent of their disabilities, are eligible to participate in Special Olympics whose competitive events are organized by age group and level of performance. Research conducted since the program's inception offers strong evidence that physical training and athletic competition for the retarded not only enhance their physical, emotional, and intellectual development, but, equally important, strengthen their motivation, confidence, and self-esteem and prepare them for independent living in their communities.

The site of the 1979 International Special Olympics, the State University of New York at Brockport,

is part of the 64 campus State University of New York (SUNY), the largest educational system in the United States. It is one of the largest of the 16 Colleges of Arts and Sciences in SUNY, with a student enrollment of over 10,500, and a faculty of nearly 500. The College has a rich tradition in the area of inter-collegiate sports and, in 1976, won the State University · Governor's Cup, for excellence in inter-collegiate sports. With 1,350 undergraduate and. graduate majors, physical education is the largest field of study at the College, which has been an active supporter of Special Olympics, having served as the host site for the 1975 and 1976 New York Games.

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550 young athletes participate in the First French Special Olympics Games.-the first instance of significant participation out· sirle the U.S.

150,000 Special Olympians and 65,000 volunteers now involved in more than 1,400 local and area meets. All states hold State Special Olympics Games.

Second International Special Olympics Games take place in Chicago w!th. 2,000 athletes from 5·0 states, the D1stnct of Columbia, Canada, France and Puerto Rico.

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NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE A mini-Council of Alpha Sigma Alphas met in Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 16-20 to participate in the 45th session of the National Panhellenic Conference.

This session, with 144 registered delegates, alternate delegates, editors, headquarters executives and alumnae visitors, marked the 75th year of the National Panhellenic Conference.

Alpha Sigma Alpha's delegate MaryAnn Linton, arrived Friday, October 14 so that she could represent A'i.A at the College Panhellenics meeting. This meeting covered the following topics: Area advisors; campus visits; unanimous agreements; resolutions; PH factor; new College Panhellenics; organization of College Panhellenics; rush; assistance to weak chapters; alumnae advisory boards; and extension. This meeting was attended by representatives from each of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference groups. The committee met for nearly 16 hours to share and discuss at length the many facets of the campus Panhellenic organization.

With the Saturday arrival of the other Councilors, Betty Wallick, National President; Paul Cyrus, Vice President of Development; Helenmarie Hofman, Editor; and Rose Marie Fellin, Headquarters Executive, A!.A participated in pre-session meetings in the areas of Alumnae Panhellenics, housing and extension.

The official meeting began with the sound of the gavel at 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 17 by Adele Williamson, Phi Mu, incoming Conference Chairman.

Statistics reported to the conference body showed total Panhellenic growth between 1961-1977 at a 77.5% increase; collegiate chapters growth at 46.5% increase; and alumnae chapter growth at 48.2% increase.

Some of the by-law amendments that passed during the session were: if a chapter is at total and wishes to

affiliate a transfer member it may do so even though the addition of that member puts it over total; that a woman who is repledged to the chapter is not included in the year's new quota but is counted in the chapter total; and, that National Panhellenic Conference recommends to college Panhellenics that they sponsor appropriate programs on the abuse of alcohol and open them to any interested university students.

The A'i.A delegation was joined by National officers who reside in the Tulsa area, enabling an informal council meeting to be held during those hours not assigned to Conference meetings and receptions. The officers included: Rhetta Robinson, Executive Vice President; Marilyn Garbee, Treasurer; Helen Malone, Programs Chairman and Paula Halfast, Scholarship Chairman. The mini-Council concentrated on 1978 Convention workshop topics and materials.

A section of delegates at the National Panhellenic Conference including ilA.

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Jean Claude Killy, world champion skier welcomes l,500 young_ French athletes t~ French Special Olympics Games.

Third International Games open on campus of University of California at Los Angeles with 2,500 participants. Elree Bivens sets mile record of 4 minutes 48 seconds. Texas team sets 440-yard relay mark of 53 seconds.

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The sorority delegation enjoyed the hospitality of the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter at a private reception Tuesday evening October 18. Other conference highlights were the Alpha Phi Jubilee breakfast and slide presentation depicting National Panhellenic Conference through the ages, the showing of the movie

"Fraternity Row," and the formal banquet address "Mother of Women" Wednesday evening by Mr. Peter F. Greiner, President of National Interfraternity Conference.

ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA EXPANSION The alumnae Province Directory lists only the organized alumnae chapters in the region. The following list includes the states that have been assigned to the alumnae Province Directors for extension purposes. Any extension leads for alumnae chapters should be sent to the Province Director who has that state and she will follow through.

A2':A Panhellenic Conference delegation: Betty Wallick, President; Paula Cyrus, Vice President of Development; Helenmarie Hofman, Editor; Helen Malone, Program Chairman; Rose Fellin, Executive.

How About Starting an ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC in your community?

It's Easy . .. It's Worthwhile ... It's Rewarding!

An ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC may be composed of either Delegates, alternates, and interested alums from organized alumnae groups or Individual alumnae of NPC groups For information contact

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Washington, D.C. Indiana Maryland Ohio Virginia Illinois West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina <;;eorgia Florida Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Mississippi

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Oregon Washington Idaho New Mexico Utah Arizona Nevada California Hawaii Alaska Colorado Wyoming

Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Louisiana Nebraska Kansas Missouri

Mrs. Arthur Markowitz 160 Oak Ridge Drive York, Pennsylvania 17402 NPC WELCOMES YOU!

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National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association cooperate to sponsor the . National Special Olympies Basketball Program, including exciting Run, Dribble and Shoot competition.

Fourth International Special Olympics Games takes place with 3,200 young athletes participating from ten countries at Central Michigan University. CBS television broadcast event on Sports Spectacular show.

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The best description of the city of Indianapolis was given by a visitor from Chicago, Wade Franklin.

In the Chicago Sun-Times and The Indianapolis Star Mr. Franklin wrote: "I've just found out what a mistake it · is to drive through Indianapolis nonstop, except for a quick look at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the center of the city. I've done that a couple of times, but never again.

"This time I came by Allegheny Airlines, and a car took me to the new downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel in about fifteen minutes. Then, for a couple of days, I saw a little of a city most Hoosiers love, and I fou,nd out why.

"Indianapolis certainly must be one of the most pleasant cities to live in. Its downtown business district is uncrowded even though there are a number of new high-rise office buildings and, of course, the new hotel which several of us came to see.

"The capitol of Indiana, impressive domed structure in the traditional manner, graces the city center, from which wide streets lead out to lovely residential areas.

"The city has beautiful parks, some magnificent homes, and Butler University, one of the Midwest's most attractive schools in a gorgeous parklike campus.

"It has other things, too, which I'd like to mention -especially the Children's Museum, the Museum of Art and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame.

"One of the most interesting places we visited in the city was the Children's Museum, newest and most stunning museum of its type in the nation, and perhaps the world. It's worth a trip to Indianapolis just to visit the museum which is, actually, for children of any age.

"The city's Museum of Art in a lovely park setting has many outstanding works beautifully displayed.

You could easily spend a day there, fascinated every minute. (The Indianapolis Museum of Art is the home of Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture, which we have chosen as our logo and theme for Convention.)

"The other major attraction here (but don't overlook such places as the City Market and ~ nearby residential area left over from earlier days and now lovingly restored) is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where they've been running the most famous auto race in the world almost from the time of the first gasoline-powered car. You can drive into the Speedway any day, park your car and ride around the track in a tour bus ... while a driver-guide gives some of the big oval's history. It's a thrilling thing to do, better than any amusement park roller coaster. Afterwards . .. you can spend hours in the Hall of Fame which displays many of the cars which have run in the races over the years, the trophies and other . . . [memorabilia of] the Indy 500.

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First Presidential Premiere for Special Olympics features Barbra Streisand and "Funny Lady." 10 million Americans see TV Special featuring President Ford, Muhammad Ali, Frank Gifford and Special Olympics athletes.

3,182 Noncommissioned officers run from Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, California non-stop in a 3,182 mile marathon for Special Olympics.

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA National Convention

Hyatt Regency Hotel Indianapolis, Indiana June 21-25, 1978

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CONVENTION INFORMATION Registration Fees: $35.00 (if paid by May 15, 1978) $40.00 (if paid after May 15, 1978) $ 5.00 Daily registration fee for Non-delegates Hotel: The National Organization will allocate an amount based on four persons per room to each alumnae and collegiate delegate, payable at the conclusion of the convention. If a delegate wishes to make other arrangements in the hotel any additional cost will be paid by the individual. The following costs include 9% state and hotel tax.

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The Hyatt Regency Indianapolis will accept most major credit cards. All guests will be asked to show a credit card of some type prior to check-in as a means of identification. Collegiates may use a drivers license and university ID card. Check-out time will be 1:00 pm, Sunday, June 25.

Meals: Meal and Tour Tickets may be purchased at the registration desk at the following prices which include 4% tax and 15% gratuity: $ 9.60 Wednesday, June 21-Buffet Dinner .

Friday, June 23--Tour of City, Picnic Lunch 12.25* White Dinner .

11.30 Saturday, June 24-Awards Banquet ........ . 10.80 *includes admission tickets, bus and lunch Only scheduled meals and lodging for collegiate and alumnae delegates is paid by National. Transportation for collegiate delegates is paid by National. Everyone must pay a registration fee. Non-delegates must purchase meal tickets for all meals. All unscheduled meals are the personal responsibility of the delegate. All tipping for personal services and personal phone calls are the responsibility of the individual.

Clothes: Summer dresses or slacks will be appropriate for daytime wear with a sweater in case it's cool. An all white dress and white shoes are a must for the White Dinner. Long dresses to look your prettiest for the various receptions and Banquet will fit these occasions.

Transportation: You will be met at the airport by alumnae and transported to the hotel, if you have sent in information on your arrival on the registration form or to the convention chairman, Jeanne McQueen.

1978 CONVENTION COMMITTEE Convention Chairman: Jeanne Van Winkle McQueen 7424 Radburn Circle Indianapolis, IN 46224 Registration Chairman: Bonnie Johnson Shea Hospitality Chairman: Ruth Graddy Strickland Exhibits Chairman: Paul Halfast Linda Warrick Lineback JoAnn Laugel Boutique Chairman: Mary Ellen Brunson Nease Tour Chairman: Debra Bukas Store Chairman: Barbara Martin Kassing Program Coordinator: Helen Hooper Malone Susan James Legg "Indy" Information: Helenmarie Herbert Hofman Daily Bulletin: Judy Deig

PACESETTER Convention '78 Program GREEN LIGHT-GO AHEAD Wednesday, June 21, 1978 12:00 noon Registration and Credentials 2:00pm Welcoming in Reception Area 3:30pm Opening Session 5:30pm National Panhellenic and National Officers' Reception and light bu~et

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June 22, 1978 Registration-Hospitality Suite with coffee Province Roundtables Sorority Education Experience Pit Stop (lunch on your own) Everything you always wanted to know about rush but were afraid to ask Photos and/or free time Pit Stop (dinner on your own and free time) 2nd Business meeting Alpha Action Center

Saturday, 8:00am 9:00am 10:00 am 12:30 pm 2:00pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm

CHECKERED FLAG-FINISH June 24, 1978 Registration-Hospitality Suite with coffee 4th Business meeting Collegiate, Alumnae and Adviser Workshops Pit Stop (lunch on your own and free time) Province Roundtable Group pictures Installation of Officers Awards Banquet Alpha Sig Men's Day

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June 24, 1978 Tour of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Hall of Fame Lunch at the Speedway Motel Golf inside the track Awards Banquet with the Convention

HYATT REGENCY INDIANAPOLIS

The Hyatt Regency has an atrium that rises 20 stories from the ground floor.

"In the hotel itself are several outstanding restaurants ~nd lounges. There's the Porch, a coffee shop on the thtrd level overlooking the atrium. The Bandstand-in-the-Park, also overlooking the atrium, makes you comfortable in rocking chairs.... Harrison's, the main dining room (named for Benjamin Harrison, President of the United States from Indiana) , features gourmet cooking.

"Then there's the Eagles Nest, a wonderful place to observe a summer thunderstorm as happened to us.

They do serve some food up there, but mostly you eat at one of the third level restaurants.

"There are, of course, meeting rooms to accommodate groups of virtually any size, while just across the street is the Exposition and Convention Center, a structure almost rivaling Chicago's McCormick Place in size. Hyatt's largest meeting room can accommodate 1,500.

"Why would anybody go to Indianapolis except to visit relatives? A question I've often been asked.

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judy Elder, XX; Bonnie Shea, BT; Linda Lineback, XX and daughter.

Connie Steinhart, BT; Merrilyn Burris, XX in the Bandstand-inthe-Park.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha Adopts as the National Philanthropic, Special Olympics

Participation in Special Olympics climbs to over 700,000 with increased number of adult participants. 19 countries now have Special Olympics.

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State/Province Day Meetings Scheduled in 1978

Check-in, Check-out: judy Elder, XX; Bonnie Shea, BT.

Well, I go there now because it's a fascinating city."

We feel everyone who comes to Indianapolis for Convention '78 will truly enjoy themselves. The Hyatt Regency is outstanding, it is new, beautiful, convenient, etc.! fAMILY VACATION

Indiana has much to offer as a vacation land. Alpha Sigs may write to TRAVEL INDIANA, INC., 111 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 for free information. Or you may write to Lt. Governor Robert D. Orr, Director Indiana Department of Commerce, 336 State House, Dept. AH, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

March 4, 1978 Colorado State Day in Denver Hostess: Denver Alumnae Chapter Chapters: Beta Beta and Denver Alumnae March 18, 1978 Province (III) Day Hostess: Beta Iota, Radford College Chapters: Alpha; Beta Epsilon; Beta Pi; Delta Lambda; Delta Pi (Colony) ; Delta Rho (Colony) ; Washington, D.C.; Norfolk; Peninsula; Richmond; Roanoke Valley, Northern Virginia; Charleston; Huntington; Princeton, West Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Lexington and Murray, Kentucky.

April!, 1978 Ohio State Day in Columbus, Ohio Hostess: Butler County Alumnae Chapter Chapters: Alpha Alpha; Akron, Cincinnati, Columbus, Newark-Zanesville, Dayton, and Toledo, Ohio.

AprilS, 1978 Illinois State Day Hostess: Delta Eta, De Paul Chapters: Gamma Omega; Delta Theta; Beta Kappa; Beta Rho; Gamma Lambda; Chicago, ChicagoMetro, Chicago (North), Chicago (South), and Chicago (West), Illinois April 22, 1978 Province Day Hostess: Dallas (Texas) Alumnae Chapter Chapters: Beta Lambda; Beta Mu; Gamma Zeta; Delta Xi; Southeast Arkansas at Monticello; Bartlesville and Tulsa, Oklahoma; Houston, Texas.

April 22, 1978 Tri-State Day Hostess: Gamma Iota/ Rochester Alumnae For further information contact Helen Malone, National Program Chairman, 5526 East 36th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135.

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Bruce Jenner, world's greatest athlete, becomes Head Coach of Special Olympics track and field activities.

First International Winter Special Olympies brings over 500 athletes to Steamboat Springs, Colorado to learn to ski and skate. CBS, ABC and NBC television all cover event.

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St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blacksburg, Virginia, was the setting for the marriage of Miss Rosemary Carucci of Blacksburg and Robert E. Goss, Jr. of Radford, Virginia, on Saturday, August 27 at I: 30 p.m.

The bride was escorted to the altar by her uncle, Sam Samuels, of Dearborn, Michigan. She wore a formal gown of ivory Qiana. Silk Venise lace trimmed the empire bodice and high neckline, revealing a sheer yoke. Matching lace edged the tapered sleeves and scalloped lace edged the hemline and chapel train. Her two-tier veil of ivory illusion was chapel length, each tier trimmed with a border of lace and held by a lace Camelot. She carried a nosegay of sweetheart roses, white French carnations and baby's breath, with ivory streamers.

Miss Liz Sarles BIT of Fayetteville, North Carolina, attended as maid of honor. Liz was Rosemary's "big sis" when she pledged Beta Pi. Other A~As attending the bride were Vida Moghim McDowell BIT (Mrs.

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G. K.) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Tona Romeo Kirkham BIT (Mrs. Lowell) of Talcott, West Virginia, and Carmen V~ld.iv~eso Campbell t.A (Mrs. Allen) of Norfolk, VITgmta. Also attending the bride were Mrs. Richard .Larkin of Summersville, West Virginia, Mrs. Roger Ptke and Mrs. Martin Bowling, both of Tazewell, Virginia. Shelia Repass, niece of the groom, was ftowergirl. . The bride.smaids wore floor length halter gowns of mle .green Jersey featuring a multi-print elongated ftoatmg capelet. The maid of honor was dressed identical to that of the attendants. Each attendant carried a single Sonja rose with ribbon streamers.

Dick Goss of Christiansburg, Virginia served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were John Stanton of Blacksburg, Virginia; David Miller, Bristol, Vir~inia; Gary Lewis, Waynesboro, Virginia; Joel Lublmer, Bluefield, West Virginia; and Tim Sarver, Manassas, Virginia.

Following the wedding a reception was held at the Sheraton Red Lion Inn. After the cutting of the cake, performed by the bridal couple, the cake service was assumed by Wilma Dorsey Bury BIT (Mrs. Don) of Summersville, West Virginia and Liz Cody Rodes BIT (Mrs. Larry) of Huntington, West Virginia.

Assisting at the reception were Miss Cathy Merrell t.A, McLean, Virginia at the guest book; Mrs. Archie Lee Hankins of Squire, West Virginia and Marie Hall Lawson BIT (Mrs. Burleigh) of War, West Virginia serving punch. Marie had been one of Rosemary's most admired high school teachers. After Rosemary pledged A~A she was looking through the files and found that Marie had been a Beta Pi! Other BIT attending the wedding were: Sandy Spradlin Farley (Mrs. Pat), Janet Bilotti both of Princeton, West Virginia, and Rose Varalli Romeo (Mrs. Joe), Welch, West Virginia. Rose is the aunt of Tona Romeo Kirkham and was a Beta Pi at the same time as Marie Hall Lawson. Delta Lambdas attending included: Deborah Culbreth Carper (Mrs. Barry) and Rhonda Coor, both of Richmond, Virginia.

For her departure on a wedding trip to The Greenbrier the bride chose a yellow vested suit with black accessories and wore a corsage of roses lifted from her bouquet.

The bride is a 1974 graduate of Concord College and received her master's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1975. She has served as adviser to Delta Lambda Chapter for three years. Rosemary is presently an instructor of housing at VPI & SU. Mr. Goss received his B.S. from Emory and Henry College and his master's degree from Radford College. He is employed by the Radford City Schools as a teacher and coach.

The couple reside at 17 Orchard Rd., Radford, Virginia.

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Collegiate Corner Rosemary Carcttcci Goss,

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Orientation Leaders ALPHAS at Longwood College returned to school this fall with twenty fewer members, but still riding high on enthusiasm and spirit. We were pleased to have Alphas serving as orientation leaders. Returning to school one week early, they greeted the freshmen and transfer students. A workshop on September II opened the fall rush season. Also, in September we had a cookout at the Longwood Cabin and invited prospective rushees. Panhellenic sponsored a coke party on September 27. In October we had a study break from 8-9:00 p .m., when we entertained rushees at a popcorn party.Ellie Kay Garner

A Star Is Born ALPHA ALPHA's highlights during fall rush at Miami University included a new third period party called "A Star Is Born," based on the movie of that name. Members enjoyed decorating the suite in blue and silver with foil stars hanging from the ceiling. For the fourth period Alpha Alpha had its traditional French cafe party which ended with the pearl ceremony. Decorations for the party included a fabric wall hanging and cutotit black grill-work on the walls. Plans for fall open rush include our highly successful John Denver party, a movie party, games night, and a bagel party.- Laura L. Smith

Alpha Beta Homecoming Each year the ALPHA BET AS at Northeast Missouri State University look forward to Homecoming on our campus.

It is a time of excitement-seeing alumnae, building a float, attending the various campus activities for Homecoming and the crowning of the Queen. This year the AB's Queen candidate was Cindy Green. She was chosen first runner-up on our campus. She is a senior from Columbus Junction, Iowa, and is majoring in Elementary Education. Her activities include A2:A Chaplain, College Usher, NMSU lifeguard, NMSU Women's Varsity Basketball, 1977 Iowa District 9 Pork Queen, and Public Relation Chairman for the Pork Industry. She enjoys baskethall, softball, swimming, needlepoint, and biking in her spare time.-Lce Ann Howard

py because we had a great fall pledge class. Homecoming came soon after rush.

We, along with Sigma Nu Fraternity, came in seventh and won $100 in the float building contest for our rendition of "Mary Poppins."-SuzAnne P. Baker

Fall Picnic BETA BETAS at the University of Northern Colorado had an excellent fall rush this year. It all began on September 19 with an all sorority picnic. This was a picnic where all the sororities get to meet the rushees for the first time. No sorority member was to tell from which sorority she came. For the next two days we had Open House rush parties. Each day there were four parties, which consisted of a tour of the house, a slide show, and a song that was written by one of our members. On Thursday and Friday we had our theme party-"Alice in A2:A Land." For these parties everyone that was not in the play dressed like Alice.

The final party was a Hawaiian party complete with leis from Hawaii. On Sunday we waited for our list of girls to come. We were all very excited about the large pledge class.-Marty Nicoll

Where the Pieces Fit November 6, 1977 was the date set for Emporia State University's Ho'wecoming -"Where the Pieces Fit." EPSILON EPSILON had many activities planned for Homecoming weekend. In November work began on the float for the parade.

The Sigma Pi Fraternity worked with us on our float. On Homecoming morning we hosted an alumnae tea at our house.

On Sunday after Homecoming we held our annual chili feed from II :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Proceeds went toward improvements for the house.-Kim Dvorak

Large Rush Enrollment Fall rush activities began big this year for ZETA ZETA at Central Missouri State University by having the largest rush enrollment for quite some time.

Rush also had a new twist to it because

it was held the first week of school which has never been done before. Coketails, a pre-rush get-together, was held in the student union. Each sorority set up a display table for girls interested in Formal rush.

A short路 talk was given explaining Formal Rush and cokes were served. Seven first round parties began the formal rush activities. After these parties quota was set at 21. Four theme parties were the next rounds. Preferential Tea Parties with formal settings and ceremonies were the last parties for the rushees. Bid Day was a happy day for all sororities. New pledges were introduced to the fraternities and other sororities through the Panhellenic Yell-Out.-Brenda Harbison

Alphatraz The ETA ETAS at Pittsburg State University were anxious to begin a new school year with fresh new ideas, a new University President, and finally University status for our campus. Fall rush was extremely successful. Borrowing ideas from State Day last year, the Eta Etas held an Alphatraz party. The prison-like mood of the party was achieved on the second floor of a local building. The rusty iron stairs leading up to the party added an atmosphere appropriate to the theme. The rushees were brought through a stockade type fence with a large gate.

Inside the gate our Warden and "prisoners" greeted the rushees in a small courtyard before leading them up the stairs to the party. Each rushee was "sentenced" by our judge to a good time in Alphatraz.

The room was decorated with paper chains, balls and chains, and other prison paraphernalia. Angel food cake bread and Seven-Up water were served to the rushees on tin plates and cups. Entertainment was provided by a workcrew singing the Alphatraz song.-Renee Ackerson

Good Morning Brunch This year's fall rush activities consisted of three basic functions for KAPPA KAPPA Chapter at Temple University: a coffee and donuts "good morning

Busy Fall Rush activities began the week of September 19 for the ALPHA GAMMA Chapter at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As usual the sisters were rushed as much as the rushees. However, at the end of that hectic week we were all hap-

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brunch," a salad luncheon and a trip to see Temple play the University of Delaware preceded by a tailgate party with the Delta Iotas. The first and second parties proved to be good opportunities for the girls on campus to meet A2:A and the other sororities in the Panhellenic House.

There was no special theme, just a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and a sincere welcome. Sand candles were made by the members to give as favors. The follow ing Saturday, the Kappa Kappa members and rushees drove to Delaware in the rain . However, it was a fun-filled day of laughing, singing, and cheering with our Delta Iota sisters.-Kathy Waldron

Panhellenic Fashion Show NV NV Chapter at Drexel University has been very busy with fall rush . One of our biggest undertakings was the Panhellenic Fashion Show. This took place in September during Panhellenic week. Nu Nu Chapter was in charge of the show.

Our president, Cindy Householder, planned the show and served as commentator. Jean Chemerys, Nu Nu's Treasurer, performed as one of the five models. Other sisters helped as dressers, ticket-takers, and hostesses at the refreshment table. All proceeds went to Cystic Fihrosis. -Margaret Linton

Red and White Posters What's A2:A? Everyone wanted to know the meaning of the sudden appearance of red and white posters around the Buffalo State Campus. Rush had begun. The PI PI Chapter began rush preparations during the summer. The first big event for our first rush was the Interest party held September 15. There the members mingled with the rushees. Our theme and mascot was Mickey Mouse. A table of refreshments was set up with favors of Mickey Mouse glasses and pencils for the rushees. The formal tea was held September 25 and the pledging ceremony was held September 29.

Salute to Disney This year the theme of the Homecoming activities at Northwest Missouri State was " A Salute to Walt Disney." PHI PHI Chapter was busy working on numerous things in preparation to achieve overall Homecoming supremacy. Our float was "Pinocchio 'Knows' Who's Going to Win." Our house was decorated as "The House in the Grey Flannel Suit."- Lyn Ruppert

Banana Splits BETA DELTA's unusual rush parties at the University of Southern Mississippi have proved a great success. We began the year with a group agreement to have at least one rush party per week.

Our first party was one that is always successful- Banana Splits. At this party

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members talked to rushees while they made their own banana splits. The next week's party was a bit more serious. Some members dressed in black· with question marks that glow in the dark. Using the aid of a black light they performed a skit entitled "Is It Time Yet?" Afterwards we held a candlelight. Beta Delta also held a Gong Show Party. A Western Party was planned to coincide with the University's Western Homecoming theme.- Beverly Malley

Hillbilly Night BETA ETAS at Dickinson State College began rushing freshmen during freshmen orientation week. During orientation there was an organization display where we set up scrapbooks, plaques, trophies, and explained J\2:A to freshmen.

The first formal rush party was a joint sorority party in which Greek life was explained to the rushees. The costumes and entertainment centered around the theme of Hillbilly Night. Beta Eta 's second party was a soda shop with sundaes and cokes. The entertainment and costumes followed a 50's theme. The theme for preference night was "Wish Upon the Star of A2:A ."-Sherry Kadrmas CAMPUS SIGHTS AND SOUNDS• Issued by National Panhellenic Editors Con{e1·ence, Operation Brass Tacks ENERGY CONSERVATION is taking many forms . At the University of Illinois campus vending machines dispensing soft drinks in cans are being replaced with machines dispensing either returnable an·d reusable bottles or paper cups.

DOGS are frowned on by most college and university administrators (with considerable support from local health departments) , but they continue to be in evidence on most campuses. At Michigan State recently veterinary students netted more than $800 in a Canine Cleaning Day --an all day dog wash which incuded ear scrubbing and nail clipping.

Beta Epsilon, "Small World."

It's a Small World The BETA EPSILONS at James Madison University jumped into fall rush and bounced back with an outstanding group of pledges. Along with the name change from Madison College to James Madison University, came a change from spring to fall formal rush . Our summer efforts were well rewarded when fall arrived and we found rush already underway. "It's a Small World" was our theme party. Each member had fun gathering her own costume and one member presided over make-up as we all dressed like dolls. The dolls representing a single country performed their own mechanical dance to the Walt Disney theme song, then took responsibility for the rushees wearing their country's name tags. After the dolls danced we socialized by participating in a bamboo dance from Africa and a breaking a pinata from Mexico.- Tammy Robertson

Sisterhood Forever Be not alone, my sister For whenever you need me I will always be there To laugh or to cry ro listen or to advise Sisterhood is just the beginning Of a wonderful world filled with love And although our college days shall end Our sisterhood will go on forever So be not alone my sister I will never be far away Such is our life in A!.A. Pamela Rehak Gamma Eta 21

NPC Profile Study Shows Sorority Woman of Today Based on responses from 461 sorority women, the results of a profile study conducted by National Panhellenic Conference produced some interesting information: -97 per cent of sorority women responding planned a professional career.

-95 per cent of these women planned to be married some day, but the same number disagreed with the statement, "women's activities are best confined to the home."

-96 per cent agreed that women should have job equality.

Questions pertaining to sorority membership produced the following information: -Before coming to the campus, 96 per cent reported they had heard of sororities, although the number of affiliated family members was not significant.

Prior to arrival on campus, the women's attitudes toward sororities were almost equally divided between "positive" (32 per cent), "negative" (32 per cent), or "neutral" (38 per cent) . Personal contact with a so-

Freshmen Welcome Rush for BETA THETAS at Central Michigan University began during the summer of 1977 as all the sororities on campus welcomed incoming freshmen during orientation. Emphasis was placed on Panhellenic rushing as Central's so· rorities are attempting to become more unified. After formal rush , open rush began. Beta Thetas had a caramel apple party. Other ideas for future parties were an apple picking party and a pancake dinner.-Marianne P. Busch

Staggered Rush Parties This year's fall rush activities for BET A lOT AS at Radford College began with staggered parties on Saturday, September 17. These parties consisted of displays of items such as pins, scrapbooks, wallhangings, paddles, pledge books, and a slide show. Following these parties each sorority had two additional parties. These were a Mardi Gras and a 50's party. The costumes at the parties showed a great deal of imagination . The 50's party brought back memories as we danced and drank ice cream sodas from the A~A soda shop.

- Thresa Carey

We're Gonna Strike It Rich BETA KAPPA's Homecoming activities at Western Illinois University took place Saturday, October 15. "There's Gold in Them Thar Years" was this year's theme. The Beta Kappa Chapter built a float for the Homecoming Parade with

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rority member was the major source of awareness about sororities.

-Factors most influential in decisions to join: expanded opportunities for growth (50 per cent), previous acquaintances (19 per cent), food and housing (14 per cent), and parental wishes (3 per cent).

-90 per cent would not choose to join a different group if they had the opportunity to rush again.

-68 per cent would not choose to live out of the sorority house in senior year, if permitted.

-94 per cent were satisfied with the sorority experience.

-72 per cent cited "friendship" as the greatest advantage of membership, and almost that number planned to become involved in alumnae groups or chapter-advisory roles.

-83 per cent felt sorority ideals were personally important to them and 68 per cent considered ritual important.

Reported in the Interfraternity Research and Advisory Council, Inc. Bulletin, No. 276, Sept. 1, 1977.

the Sigma Pi Fraternity. Plans for the float included the Western mascot, a leatherneck bulldog, pulling cart of gold out of a mine with the caption, "We're Gonna Strike It Rich." Rhonda Farr was Beta Kappa's Homecoming Queen nominee. She is a senior and is very active in both sorority and Univer· sity activities.-Karen Faoro

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Pre-School Rush The BET A NUS at Murray State University held formal rush the week before school began. There was a 50's skit at one party. Informal rush included a variety of parties. We had a cook-out for one party. Other parties included a casino party and a "Name That Tune" party.Lisa Hoagland

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BETA LAMBDAS at the University of Arkansas had many successful fall rush acuviUes. One party entitled Alpha Heaven was really a favorite. We decorated the entrance in black and then opened our golden gates into a complete· ly white Alpha Heaven. The Alpha Sigs were dressed in white robes with rope belts. We had halos made from foil.

Since this was our display night, we had the display cases made like clouds with blue net. We used blue and white stream· ers across the ceiling and aluminum foil stars to complete the effect.-Debbie Boone

Homecoming for BET A PI Chapter at Concord College was a very successful one. Donna Wickline, an elementary education major from Cool Ridge, West Virginia, was first runner-up. The chapter was also the recipient of a twenty-five dollar prize for their Homecoming Display which received second place. The Beta Pis also held their annual Alumnae Tea. It not only brought together old friends, but gave present members a chance to become closer to members that have helped build the chapter.-Joyce Lanham

Freshmen Dance

COMPUTER GRAMMAR* is the subject of a National Science Foundation funded study to be conducted by a professor at Central Michigan University.

BETA MU, along with the other Henderson State University sororities and fraternities, began fall rush with a fresh. man dance. The sororities also held a gong show in which each sorority had an act. Each sorority had three rush parties.

The theme of our first party was "Showboat." The members dressed as Southern Belles. Our second party was a Hawaiian Luau. We sang Hawaiian as well .as sorority songs. The third party was our traditional formal rush party.-Mitzi Beitz.

NEW, NOT SO NEW, AND RETURNING* Campus dress is about the same as last year, blue jean price war notwith· standing. More woolly layers, boots are ready for the period when the heat is turned down to conserve energy. Several large, midwestern universities note increased wearing of fraternity jewelry, out of favor for nearly a decade. Heavily jeweled fraternity emblems are selling as well as ever in the South.

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Popcorn Party The GAMMA ZETA Chapter at the University of Arkansas at Monticello began the semester with a popcorn party held in Royer Hall for all incoming freshmen and upper classmen interested in sororities. We sang A2:A songs and enjoyed getting to know our guests. Gamma Zeta is looking forward to an exCltmg year and are hopeful about fall rush.Barbara Knight

Beta Sigma's new house.

Hectic Rush The BETA SIGMA Chapter at Southwest Missouri State College compressed a week's worth of work into four days of non -stop song and skit practice, favor and food making, and house clean路up to prepare for fall rush. The 200 rushees at Southwest Missouri State first attended an open house to get a chance to see various sororities before the first round parties.

The Alpha Awards, a take-off of well known television programs, were followed by our 12th annual Las Vegas Show for second round parties. Following Preferential Teas we received our quota of pledges. -Cheryl Johnson

Gamma Eta Homecoming Homecoming 1977 found the GAMMA ETAS at Penn State all together on Friday evening for the annual Homecoming parade. It was a thrilling sight to see our float come down College Avenue. It was the culmination of much effort by the A2:As and the LlXs. On Homecoming morning we all met in the suite to patiently await the arrival of our alumnae. We had a great time at our annual Tea chatting with the alumnae. After the Tea we all went to see a soggy victory over Utah State. However, through the rain and cold, Homecoming 1977 was a very suc路 cessful weekend.- Cynthia L. Di Mauso

Make Your Own Kind of Music The theme of the year's Homecoming was " Make Your Own Kind of Music" at Adrian College. GAMMA MUS began the week by participating in the house decorating contest along with each dorm, fraternity and sorority. Games were also held with each dorm and house competing for a first place trophy. On Saturday morning each organization and dorm set up booths in the middle of campus to sell different items. These items ranged from candy apples, macrame and plants to fortune telling and palm reading. After the football game a Homecoming Dance was held at the Holiday Inn .- Beth Carr

Mardi Gras The theme for Homecoming this year at Slippery Rock was Mardi Gras. GAMMA XI participated by building a float for the parade with Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Xi Delta. Our float was a Mardi Gras dragon with moveable parts. We took first place for the second year in a row. We also took second place in a football sign contest earlier in the month .Mary Lynn Tabacek

Greek Week The BETA PHI Chapter of the University of Wisconsin-Stout has concluded Greek Week for another year. The week was filled with games and races. The first event was a trike race in which three soronues participated. The Beta Phis peddled into second place. "Pull, pull, pull," was the screaming heard at the next event. The tug-of-war involved shouting, pulling, blistered hands, and exhaustion. The Beta Phi team pulled to first place. We also received first place in pyramid building. The Beta Phis and Sigma Phi Fraternity kept the pyramid up for 40.9 seconds. A banquet concluded the week's events. We received the over路all first place trophy.-Karen Jean Koester

Greek Women Campaign This fall during homecoming the GAMMA BETAS joined the other two sororities at the Uni versity of WisconsinStevens Point for an all Greek Women Campaign. Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Phi, and Delta Zeta went under the name of "Greek Women" for the activities路 planned. Greek Women T-shirts (blue with yellow letters) were printed for the occasion. A King Kong Bong Show was sponsored by the three sororities with an enthusiastic audience attending. A first for Greeks in a long time was the election of Gerianne Kovales as Homecoming Queen.-Emilia Soroko

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Beta Phi and Sigma Phi Pyramid.

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NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE A highlight of Fall for Alpha Sigma Alpha was the National Panhellenic Conference meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 16 through the 20th. Twentysix National Panhellenic Sororities were represented. Delegates had the opportunity of discussing campus concerns, housing, rush and examining Panhellenic policies. Several resolutions were adopted. The college Panhellenic chapters will receive copies of the resolutions. The following are of immediate interest. l. National Panhellenic Conference recommends to the college Panhellenics that

they sponsor appropriate programs on the abuse of alcohol; and that these programs be made open to any interested university student.

2. Attention be directed to a resolution passed in 1975 which states that the National Panhellenic Conference recommends that the College Panhellenics prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages in rush.

3. National Panhellenic 路conference encourage its member fraternities to formulate and enforce policies and regulations forbidding hazing.

Personal Invitations GAMMA IOTA Chapter at Rochester Institute of Technology made plans early to welcome freshmen to RIT. Many rush functions were held at the house along with personal invitations to dinner and any special events that were given by the house. A part of our rush program has been redesigned to include interviews.

This has proven quite successful. Any questions the rushees have about Al:A are formally answered during these individual interviews. This helps the girl become more aware of the sorority and its personal obligations. Our fall rush activities proved successful when we received a spirited pledge class.-Lee Alexander

Greek Week This year in an attempt to arouse interest in Greek activities, Loyola's Panhellenic sponsored a Greek Week in October.

GAMMA LAMBDAS were in the midst of the activities which began with a kickoff picnic for all the sororities and fraternities. Throughout the week there were games of skill, endUI路ance, and athletic competition. There were also games such as balloon shaving and pie eating.

A talent show involving all the fraternities and sororities was held, in which Al:A performed a skit entitled "Greek Beginnings." The finale of Greek Week was a party where the tmphies from the week were distributed. Al:A was awarded the Sorority Athletic Superstar Trophy and Stephanie Cappas won the Individual Sorority Athletic Superstar Trophy. During the same week Gamma Lambda won the University intramural softball league cfiampionship.-Janice Gries

Autumn Leaf Festival Homecoming was an extremely busy time for the GAMMA OMICRONS. The Homecoming Game was the conclusion of a week long festival in Clarion. One

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of the highlights of the Autumn Leaf Festival was the Autumn Leaf parade.

The Alpha Sigs were participants in the parade, entering a float as well as a car containing our officers. This year's entry was a beautiful one entitled "AutumnA Child's Playground." The float consisted of six children in various autumn activities. Two children played catch with a football, two played on a see-saw, one raked leaves, and a little girl waved to the crowd as she sat in a pile of leaves. The see-saw and the little girl on the leaf pile both work mechanically. An animal event for the GAMMA OMICRON Chapter is the Alumnae Tea which was held in our suite.-Nancy Wareham

Formal Tea GAMMA PI's fall rush activities at Missouri Valley College consisted of a formal tea at Mrs. Sally Sherwood's home. At the tea we served refreshments, sang songs, and showed our trophies and scrapbook. Also, there was a rush party with the theme "Name That Tune." We played music from the 50's and 60's and dressed in bobbie socks and pigtails. Chili and hot dogs were served along with snacks and soda. There was also a formal ceremony at which each girl received a red carnation with a white pearl inside.Sylvia Shelton

Homecoming GAMMA PSIS at Edinboro State College were kept busy over the summer and during the month of September preparing for Homecoming, which was October I. Our Queen Candidate was Lynn Wappler and her slogan was "Lovely Lady."

The brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon and the brothers of Sigma Alpha Nu also backed our campaign. The traditional alumnae tea was held following the victorious Homecoming football game.

Punch and cake were served to many alumnae and parents.-Lou Anne Rossi

ISC Tea The fall rush activities for GAMMA RHO at East Stroudsburg State College were very successful and exciting. Our first rush, the ISC Tea, involved all four sororities. Each sorority was assigned a room in Stoud Hall, which was decorated with scrapbooks, paddles, and composites.

The rushees were divided into four groups, rotating to a different room every fifteen minutes. This allowed the rushees to get a look at each sorority. Our next rush was "S'mores and Hot Chocolate."

After a skit resembling "The Giving Tree" the rushees made S'mores, sang songs, and received their favors--tiny mugs. Our final rush was the pearl and wishing well ceremony. Rushees were given information on the financial, social, and pledging aspects of Al:A .-Kim Romascavage INFORMATION* of any sort may be had at Bowling Green State University by calling Campus Fact Line which averages more than 60,000 inquiry calls each academic quarter. One of the most successful of such services, the Bowling Green operation has served as a model for similar systems elsewhere.

Similar but newer, the information service at the University of Wisconsin says it is now averaging about 500 calls each week.

PIZZA* sales have mo,路ed into the dormitory at the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire where campus officials decided that vending machines were not adequately serving student needs and so started food sales from dormitory reception desks. Beside pizza, one can buy sodas, dairy products, and sandwiches.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER* Bureau at Drake needed more volunteers and placed notices about itself with each candy bar in campus vending machines. Results: students inquiring about volunteer work have increased 15%.

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Showboat

Puzzle Party

The theme of Showboat was used in GAMMA OMEGA's fall rush at Eastern Illinois University. Favors of brandy sniffers were presented to the girls along with a white carnation surrounded by red and white ribbons. A ceremony of what sisterhood means to a girl was read by the Chaplain and Co-rush Chairman. The pledge program was changed to add either a Lock-out or Walk-out.-Patricia Kozlowski

DELTA KAPPA Chapter at Indiana State University-Evansville began fall rush with a Panhellenic Reception for sixty rushees. At this reception we performed the hilarious skit "If I Were Not an Alpha Sig." We tried a new idea for a theme party this year-a puzzle party.

One of our artistic members drew a huge crest on a piece of matte board. The board was then cut into different puzzle pieces. Each member wrote about herself on the back and each rushee was asked to find the person from the information on the back of the rushee's puzzle piece. The puzzle was then put together. Styrofoam ladybug party favors were given to each rushee.-Jeri Souba

Double Rush Mixer Formal rush for DELTA EPSILONS at Mansfield State College began with a double rush mixer for all new students and freshmen. Al:A co-sponsored the mixer which was held at the fraternity house with Tau Kappa Epsilon. For the first time Alpha Sigma Alpha had a progressive dinner for the rushees on our floor.

The dinner had five courses including cheese and crackers, salad, spaghetti, bread, punch and cake. Our invitational party was held on September 27. The theme was "Al:A Goes Oriental." Each member wore a kimona or some type of Oriental costume. " Make a Wish with Al:A" was the title of our preference party. The members wore long pastel colored d resses.-Da rleen Rasmussen

Christmas in October " Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house .. . ." At Southern Illinois University the DELTA THETAS fatl rush party entitled "Christmas in October" was one of the most enjoyable fall rush activities. The evening began with a friendly greeting by the Rush Chairman followed by singing of familiar yuletide carols. To the surprise of many girls a fat little man in a red suit appeared in the doorway and joined in reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas."

After more caroling and visiting, the guests were then served a Christmas gelatin and received a small gift from the jolly Santa. To conclude the evening words of "We wish you a Merry Christmas" were heard throughout the house as each guest Jeft.-Karen Benz

Pretzel Party The DELTA LAMBDAS at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University began fall rush with their popular pretzel-making party. Members and guests alike eagerly tried to see who could create the most unique pretzel. While the pretzels were baking and everyone was cleaning the dough off their fingers, there was time for conversation. Our preferential party was an open house with the theme "There's a Bond." It was highlighted by a friendship candlelight ceremony in which our bonds of friendship and togetherness were offered to our guests.Anne Carrol

Resident Advisor Buddies This year many of the freshmen at General Motors Institute were welcomed by three DELTA NU-AS who served as Resident Advisor Buddies. These Alpha Sigs were Carol Tozer, Sabring Heinrich, and Vikki Search. Freshmen orientation

led into rush. We began with a Cinderella (make-up) Party. Our Hawaiian Luau and plant parties were very successful, as was our Pancake Breakfast. An added plus for Delta Nu -A this year was the fact that we just moved into a house that is convenient to schooi.-Sabrina Heinrich

Formal Fall Rush Formal fall rush activities for DELTA XI at Dallas Baptist College were conducted in September. The first night there was a "Little Girl" Party. We presented a skit explaining what Al:A had to offer.

The following night we had the theme "Joe"' party. We presented a skit involving commercials. The third party was a preference party by special invitation.

This was a more formal party. The next day girls received their bids. They were pinned with ribbons and that night a slumber party was held in their honor.} a nell Reeves

Busy Colony The DELTA OMICRON Colony of Al:A at York College has had a busy year rushing new members and continuing preparation to become a chapter of Al:A. Our rush period started September 24, when we had an informal rush. The purpose was to get acquainted with interesteq girls and answer any of their questions about the sorority. Refreshments were provided. Our second rush as entitled "Lettuce Entertain You." The members gave a skit to show how different types of vegetables have a unique and different taste, but when combined they enhance each other. The third party was a formal party where we had a ceremony entitled "The Light of Al:A."-Nina Heberlig

Panhellenic Flower Sale The DELTA lOT A Chapter at the University of Delaware kicked off fall rush activities by participating in the Panhellenic flower sale, where red and white carnations were sold. Formal rush began with a busy week of parties, skits, movies, games, and ceremonies. One of the best parties was the 50's theme party. Some of the members participated in the "Leader of the Pack" skit, while others made ice cream sodas in Al:A fa vor glasses.-Maryann P. Sawicki

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Delta Tau Colony, SUNY Ruffalo, NY.

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Lillian Ford Donnelly, Editor

Akron Active

Fall Season

The Akron alumnae honored Lil Greer as this year's recipient of the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award. Chapter president Janice Cargal Burlvoich hosted the party where Mrs. Greer was presented with a bouquet of flowers, a silver tray from National and a champagne toast.

September meeting, a covered dish picnic, was hosted by Helen Snyder. Plans for the coming year call for a goal to far exceed last year's money making projects.

Members continue to support the Special Olympics and Hope Homes in Akron.

At the October meeting, hosted by Karen Frame Karpinski rK , members launched their craft making of rafia wreaths and wicker door mats.

The Cincinnati alums kicked off their fall season with a September plant party hosted by Nancy Anderson AB. Members also enjoyed speaker Karen Bader AA , and a luncheon and tour of the Diamond Oaks Vocational School, hosted by Laura Lutz.

Silk Screening

Bluegrass Alumnae Chapter completed the year with such events as a Founders' Day Dinner, microwave oven demonstration, plant party, and plans for Special Olympics.

The Greater Dallas Area Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha met and welcomed new members. Members were instructed on the art of silk screen painting, each member printed their own year book cover. Members shared activities with the Delta Chi Chapter at Dallas Baptist College for Texas State Day that was held in Dallas. Founders' Day was celebrated in November, a Mother Patroness Ceremony to be in May and a Bakery Sale in March. Other activities included a Christmas Party, finger puppet making for retarded children and a KIWI who demonstrated how to properly pack a suitcase.

50 Years of Activity

Panhellenic Chairman

Hazel Vaux and Edith Howlett eo-hosted the Boston alumnae's business meeting in Swampscott, Massachusetts. At the meeting, chaired by Kay Barclay, the alumnae discussed their 50 plus year activity, raising money for the Philantropic Fund and the convention.

After the business meeting Edith Lundquist treated the alumnae to views of Alaska, where she and her husband had recentl y traveled.

Dayton, Ohio members Janet Beckett Allen AA, Mary Helen Clark Ferguson AA , Pam Chambers Shoffner AA, Audrey Herbert BIT, Beverly Scott Ayles AA and Caroline Savage Finch AA attended a Panhellenic luncheon at the Dayton Woman's Club in June. Pam Shoffner was installed as Panhellenic Sorority Education Chairman. In August a large group of alums gathered for an impromptu luncheon at Neil 's" Heritage House to honor Thelma Butterfield Brown AA, former Dayton alum, now living in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Martha Smelker AA presented a birthday gift to the chapter's "adopted" daughter, who lives at the Stillwater Health Center for the Mentally Retarded.

At the September meeting, alumnae lunched at Anticoli's Italian Restaurant.

In October, new president, Virginia Brodbeck AA, entertained the group with a luncheon at her home. Following the luncheon members enjoyed slides of past A~A meetings, luncheons and card parties dating back to the early 1960's.

Bluegrass Events

Fall Luncheon Susan Pietrosewicz Astheimer with the assistance of Gail Bryant Clifford BE, Kay Diersher Baver Ar and Ruth Taylor Birnstock Ar hosted Centr:al Pennsylvania Alumnae's fall luncheon meeting.

Windy City Cookout The Chicago alumnae kicked-off their summer with a steak cookout at Mary and Lawson Blackstone's home in June. At the October meeting members planned for the joint Founders' Day luncheon, NO\路ember 12, which five Chicago area alumnae chapters and two college chapters attended along with National President, Betty Wallick. At the December meeting 路a family party, held at the home of Mary Wohe, members took turns sending monthly gifts to a retarded woman in an institution. Members also participated in the summer program for Special Olympics.

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"Golf" The Evansville Alumnae Chapter participated in the Evansville special olympics for this year. In June, alums polished their golf clubs for a few rounds of Putt Putt- Golf with alumnae hosting Delta Kappa. The alums and the collegiates gathered again in July for a family picnic.

Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Chapter held a Family Picnic late September. Birch State Park offered a variety of activities for the younger generation. Following the picnic lunch, alumnae swapped recipes and planned for Founders' Day.

Bazaar The Houston Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha held its first meeting on September 19 where they attended a covered dish supper. They participated in the Houston Panhellenic Inner Sorority Bazaar, "Sorority Sampler '77." Joan McDonald Maresca BI will make Christmas items for the annual Christmas party held at the home of Nunnie Rogue Falcon BZ. Founders' Day was observed with a progressive dinner in the Clear Lake Area.

Outstanding Women The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter began a busy year with a pitch-in picnic hosted by Jeanne Van Winkle McQueen BT, Connie Morris Steinhart BT and Joyce Ri ssler Wozniak BT. The alumnae chapter also held a fall luncheon at the Hospitality Motor Inn to honor its outstanding senior woman.

Aid Retarded jackson alums ended the summer with a hamburger cookout at the home of Danny and Patty Perkins Mitchell BA. This season began with a program presented by Cindy Guild of the social services department at Hudspeth Center, one of the five institutions for the mentally retarded in Mississippi. Sherry! Johnson BA, philanthropic chairman for 1977, visited the center and reported the needs and programs to the alums for their philanthropic project this year. At the October meeting, good nutrition was discussed by Dianne Norman, owner of a local health food shop.

Cabaret Lafayette Alumnae honored Beta Zeta Chapter's new pledges with a poolside dinner. In return the Louisiana alumnae were the "rushees" at an alumnae rush party where the Beta Zetas presented "Cabaret" rush skit. The Beta Zeta reported that over $200 has been added to their housing fund.

Alumnae Dinner The Moraine Alumnae Chapter began the year with a covered-dish dinner at the home of Diane Sauro Stevenson rz: where members planned a bowling party. In addition to helping Gamma Xi chapter with rushing, alumnae members held a party for emotionally disturbed children and

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donated to the children's rockathon. Philanthropic acUv1Ues included ass1stmg with transportation for Special Olympics and collecting recent magazines which were donated to a local nursing home.

Pot Luck The Omaha Alumnae Chapter held a pot luck dinner at the horne of Charlotte Dann. Debbie Luthy hosted a salad supper, assisted by Lois Lechner. The Omaha alumnae have added six new members to their roster.

Planning The Richmond Alums held their first meeting of the year at the home of Helen M. Dewell BE. A covered dish dinner highlighted the evening where alums planned meetings for the upcoming year.

Aid Olympics Dorothy Callis King BB , the new A2:A president, held an organizational meeting of the Sun City alums at her home in September. The program was given by Kathryn Van Meter Corbin ZZ, who gave highlights of the summer she and her husband spent at Ricks College, Teton Villa, Rexburg, Idaho. Plans were made to participate in the national philanthropic project: Special Olympics. Mem bers also contributed materials to the local handicapped children.

Philanthropic

King Tut

Tri-City alumnae held their September meeting, a pot luck luncheon followed by a business meeting, at the home of Chapter President Sally Weyler Constantinou . Philanthropic chairman Dorothy Kretchman Chase KK and Anne Kaiser reported on Clearwater Free Clinic, Quest Inn (a halfway house for runaway teens) and Project Cheer for the patients of Florida State mental institutions. At the next meeting members gathered needed items. In November, Kathy Roy AA , hosted a luncheon followed by a Founders' Day observance and a program on the Special Olympics. Norma Nyce Herberling KK hosted the December workshop where members wrapped Christmas Presents for Project Cheer. Tri-City Alumnae members also meet once a month for bridge games. Tri-City also hold Panhellenic positions. Alpha Sigma Alpha cohosted the December Panhellenic luncheon. Panhellenic also sponsored a Royal Doulton China Survey on October 31, to raise a scholarship fund .

The San Diego Alumnae Chapter met in October at the home of Jackie Wisherd BX, where members enjoyed a salad luncheon, halloween fun , and games.

Founders' Day was celebrated at the Cafe del Ray Moro at the famous Balboa Park. Members planned to attend a King Tut Exhibit in Los Angeles early next year. As their Philanthropic pmject members worked with the Junior Olympics in San Diego.

New Alums The St. Louis alumnae began their year with a luncheon hosted by the new officers. Welcomed were new members: Karen James B~; Linda Kirchner B2:; Sara McKibben B2:; Zoe Fain; Kathy Derges B2:; Kathy Shearer B2:; Liz Etzkorn B2:; Suzanne Flechner BN; and Joyce Rothernich AB. In December, members held a crafts auction donating a handmade item to be sold. Proceeds from the auction went to the philanthropic project.

Alpha Attic Tulsa alums held Alpha Attic, a money making project, in November. Items were homemade by the alumnae elfs. Alumnae plan a variety of programs for the year including Police Protection, a Book Revue, Las Vegas Party, Europe '77, and a salad supper.

Below: Evansville Alums with Ronald McDonald at the city's Special Olympics.

Alums: Cheryl Mayo ~K, Patty Fox ~K, Ronald, Kath y Schulte ~K and Diana Oates Young 6K .

Above: jackson Alums enjoying the summer cookout: Sherry/ johnson, Martha Stevens Doster, Laura Bahr Flannes, Mike Flannes, and Bennie Doster.

Left: Boston Alumnae Chapter: (Standing) Edith Howlett, Ina Saari, Grace Capron, Kitty Hammond, Edie Lundquist, Paula Bovitch, Mildred Yundt, Mab el Petersen. (Sitting) Marion Folsom, j ean Bm路barick, Ruth Fletcher, janie Shoemaker.

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Women's Groups Well Represented At Fraternity Editor's Meeting Women's general fraternities and professional fraternities were well represented for the first time at the annual summer meeting of the College Fraternity Editor's Association at Stouffer's Hotel, Dayton, Ohio.

CFEA opened its membership to editors of all four IRAC conferences two years ago. All three Editors of Alpha Sigma Alpha's Phoenix are members of CFEA. "We are pleased with the increasing cross-section that CFEA represents," stated retiring president Dale Slivinske, Theta Chi. Elected to lead the organization for the next year were: Dave Dickensheets, Tau Kappa Epsilon, president; Dr. James F. Miller, Alpha Chi Sigma, vice president; Robert L. Off, Farmhouse, secretary; Tony B. Whittington, Phi Kappa Psi, treasurer; Robert E. Bernier, Sigma Tau Gamma, director; and Evin C. Varner, Alpha Sigma Phi, director.

The annual meeting centered on ways to tackle inflation-related budget problems, postal headaches and ways to better utilize photography in publications.

The CFEA 1978 meeting will follow that of the FEA in New Orleans.

Reported in the Interfraternity Research and Advisory Council, Inc. Bulletin, No. 276, Sept. I, 1977.

Alpha Sigma Alpha

DON'T LET THEM BECOME INVISIBLE Alpha Sigma Alpha is a collegiate oriented organization, just as all other sororities are. Collegians make A"i.A sparkle and grow; but collegians become alumnae-and alumnae make A"i.A endure.

Alpha Sigma Phi polled their actively involved alumni to find out why they had remained active, in hopes of finding out ways of getting some of their anonymous members to surface and make a personal contribution to the Fraternity. Some of the highlights of the responses were: -More than half the active alumni have remained involved since their undergraduate days; without break.

-The majority who had become "invisible" got reinvolved merely because they were asked! Generally that came from a chapter-level contact initially, and often resulted in the alumnae becoming involved on the regional or national level as well.

-Almost every actively involved alumnae is also very active in civic or charitable work, as well.

-The involved alumni felt a communication breakdown following the undergraduate experience accounts for alumni becoming "invisible." And they suggest that the breakdown is at the 路c hapter l'evet which gives added importance to chapter newsletters and communication programs.

-Another problem is that chapters don't spend enough time educating members in terms of a lifetime commitment to their fraternity.

-Questionnaires showed that the man who hears from his chapter will be a contributor there, and at the national level as well.

Respondents ranged from those having worked as volunteers for Alpha Sigma Phi from two years up to sixty years.

We need to catch them while they still have on their caps and gowns, and give them the Alumnae Rites. There is no other way!

Sidney Allen Vice-president of Alumnae

Announces the Reorganization of GULF COAST, MISSISSIPPI ALUMNAE CHAPTER Gulfport, Mississippi October 7, 1977

Gulf Coast: (Seated) Denise McGuire; Peggy Harrington, President; (standing) Lynn Shaw, Lydia White, Charla Holliday, Leah Tha.nes, janet Ford, Rita Nouellet, all Beta Deltas.

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THE PHOENIX

Dear Sisters, Hi there! I am very proud to be serving you as a field representative. It has been quite an experience for me and one I would not give up for the world.

Throughout my travels, I have found that A~As are very dynamic and vivacious women. The bond that exists between us as sisters becomes more and more apparent. It is a nice feeling to know we have A~A in common.

I graduated from Penn State with a degree in youth development. In the future I hope to either attend graduate school in counseling or law school. This year will prove to be a time for thought and consideration.

One of the nicest things about my job is meeting all the A~As, both collegiates and alumnae. Each individual has something unique to offer Alpha Slgma Alpha. It is these individual qualities that has made A~A what it is- something special. We all can learn by one another through the good times and the bad. Having a common goal amongst ourselves is what makes A~A the success it is today. Please remember that every contribution we make, no matter how small or large, will make not only A~A better but will also better ourselves as individuals. Our founders tried to instill in us ideals. We learn by these ideals in order to become better citizens. We will all be in the working world one of these days and our sorority is one step in that direction. What better place is there to learn about people and life than from those we really care about and from those there to support us? Many thanks to those who have helped me during these past six months. I have learned from all of you and I hope that I have been able to give a little of myself as well.

The guidance that our officers have given me has enhanced my knowledge of the sorority and I am very thankful for that.

I am looking forward to working with you. Have a great year and see you at CONVENTION! Love in Leslie

When I first accepted the job as field representative for Alpha Sigma Alpha I thought that I knew all there was to know about the sorority. To my surprise I found out differently soon afterwards. My sorority education continued at National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri from July to August.

Needless to say, my training did not completely end at headquarters. The first two weeks of my travels I was fortunate to meet and work with numerous national officers, as well as many sisters on both the collegiate .and alumnae level. It is truly a warm feeling knowmg that one has so many devoted sisters all over the country working toward a common goal . . . to keep our sorority strong.

As I reflect upon my travels since August, I find the most rewarding aspect of all to be that of friendship, because no matter where I journey I will always retain the friendships that the sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha have given me. Thank you for the memories.

Keep smiling, now and always . . . Alpha love, Marsha

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Dear Sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha, As the first half of my year as field representative draws to a close, I find this an excellent opportunity to extend a warm greeting for the new year to all the Alpha Sigs across the country. I would like to send special good wishes to all the sisters I have met the past semester.

I am a recent graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia where I earned my bachelor of science degree in dance. Besides serving my chapter for four years and holding such offices as Membership Director and assistant Membership Director, I was a feature twirler with the Madison Marching Band, Vice President and Publicity Chairman for the Madison Dance Theatre and a representative for the Dance Department on the Fine Arts Festival Committee.

As well as the above mentioned activities I found time to enjoy ice skating and skiing.

Field Representatives: Leslie Maxwell and Marsha Brenner with Betty Wallick, National President.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME You can help Alpha Sigma Alpha save a considerable amount of money each year by sending to the National Headquarters any change of address or name.

The Post Office now charges 25 cents for each returned magazine or change of address.

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1977 Winter Specia l Olympics Winner with Eun ice Shriver.