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A2A Celebrates Founders~ Day 1981 By Rhetta Robinson, National President
Mrs. Rheua Nes bitt R obinson, Na tional President, brouses though the archives at National H eadquaTters as he begins to prepare the 1981 Founders' Day M essage. (Anderson Studio)
Yesterday is but a Dream, And To-Morrow is onl y a Vision; But To-Day, well lived , Makes every Yesterday A dream of Ha ppiness, And every To-Morrow a Vision of Hope. As Alpha Sigma Alpha celebrates its eightieth year, our first thought is of gratitude to the five Founders who made our organiza-
tion possible. We are gratefu l to them and to those early leaders for the solid foundation they laid and upon wh ich we rely today. It has been said that from history we learn of the future. We must remember the aspirations of our five Founders and learn from them that Alpha Sigma A lph a was founded on principles of honor and as an outgrowth of a need of
that day. We must still meet the needs of the co llegiate women , keeping our ide a ls before us, reaching out to others and reaching for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest. Our Founders had a growing awareness of the va lue of tru e friendship, the enduring faith in the strength and soundness of what ' they founded. As we celebrate our eighty years of sisterhood, let us be inspired by the certain knowledge that we have met, and surpassed, not merely our own goals, but also the hopes , dreams and aspirations of our five Founders, and let us continually evaluate our progress. We mu st change as ch ange is needed when it is in the best interest of our sorority. We must be progressive in outlook and learn to set priorities . We must evaluate progress and policies, and implement those which are of the greatest benefit to the sorority. We must be better informed , more selfless, more serving, more loving towards one another, and more able members of our society. As we cherish the memory of our Founders, let us take time to recall the vows that were taken on initiation day. We have a commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha and the bonds of love and sisterhood we hare. We can be proud of our inherited past, live the present to the best of our ability, and strive to create an ever bright future. Virginia Lee Boyd, Juliette Jefferson Hundley, Mary Williamson Hundley, Louise Burks Cox, and Calva Hamlet Watson, we thank you for seeing a need, for developing an idea to fill that need, an? for givin g to us the beautiful hentage of Alpha Sigma Alpha.
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!SIGMA ALPHA (USPS ' 430-640), on educational journal , is published in the fall , winter, spring and summer of each year by the Sorority, 1201 East Walnut Street, ,Springfield, Missouri 65802 . The subscription price $1.50 a year. Printed by The Ovid Bell ¡. Press, Inc., Fulton, Missouri . Member, College Fraternity Editors Association . Send change of address ond business correspondence to Alpha Sigma Alpha Notional Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut St. , Springfi eld, Missouri 65802 . Address all correspondence of on editorial nature to the editor, Rosemary Carucci Goss , 2305 Capistrano St., Blocksburg, Virginia 24060. ARTICLES ore invited for publication in this journal. Manuscripts should be submitted to the editorial staff for consideration . Acceptances ore on a contributing basis only and subject to editorial review. Articles pub I ished ore the personal expressions of the authors and do not necessarily represent the policies of . ASA. Second-class postage paid at Springfield , Missouri, and at additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send Form 3579 to National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut St., Springfield, Missouri 65802.
EDITOR Rosemary Carucci Goss 2305 Capistrano St. Blocksburg, Virginia 24060
PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor Nancy I. Z. Reese 354 Alles St. Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Collegiate Editor Kim R. Meyer
8014 Rossman Gulch Rd. Morrison, Colorado 80465
Feature Editor Lillian Ford Donnelly
2108 Cherry Hill Lone Chesapeake, Virginia 23325
AlA's "Siste1-" Chapters. Story on page 3
Inside This Issue 2 A~A's 11 Sisteru Chapters 4 Chicago: Our Kind of Town 6 Networking - A Lifetime Opportunity 7 National Secretary Gives Final Touch to Council Meetings 8 Campus Sights and Sounds 9 Alpha Sigma Alpha National Officers 12 Province/State Days 13 Meet Sue Zorichak, Field Representative 14 Alpha Sigma Alpha Awards Scholarships 16 Long-Time Phoenix Editor Dies 17 Alumnae Action 18 Outstanding Alumnae Earn Recognition Inside Front Cover A~A Celebrates Founders' Day 1981 Inside Back Cover Beta Iota Wins President's Cup Trophy for Third Year
Historian Betty Urban Wallick 676 Pork Ave . York, Pennsylvania 17402
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On the cover: The crest of Alpha Sigma Alpha in needlepoint by R ose Marie Fellin hangs in the National Headquarters. (Anderson Studio, Springfield, Missouri)
Alpha Sigma Alpha has a very unique chapter ... er ... chapters at the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. Of co urse, all our chapters are special in their own way, but the nature of the stud y and work program at GMI creates the opportunity for our special "sister" chapters, Delta Nu-A and Delta u-B. General Motors Institute has a cooperative education program. Students of Engineering or Industrial Administration atte nd classes for nin e semesters, work for nine semesters, a nd write a the sis in order to obtain their bachelor's degree. Each stud ent alte rnates work and chool se mes ters, attending school for thr ee months , then working for three months, yea r round for four and one half years. The last half yea r is spe nt writing a thesi . The e ntire student bod y is divided into two sections, "A" and " B", so th at when one group is attend in g school th e other group is workin g. Enrollment in each section is about 1100. 2
By Judy Piotrowski, Delta Nu-A Editor and Kim Meyer, National Collegiate Editor The semesters of work experience are carried out at one of 150 General Motors plants all over the country. Each student spends the entire semester at the same location . Work experience semesters can involve moving from department to department to gain an overall understanding of plant operations or a specific assignment in one department. These assignments cou ld be developing a product test, computer programming, being a floor supervisor, or keeping the acco unting books. A wide range of opportunities exists. Suzanne Race, a member of Delta u-A and a senior studying Industrial Administration says, "The best part about going to GMI (besides A};A) is the work experience that we receive." The Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters of Delta Nu-A and Delta Nu-B were founded in 197 5 by five girls. Since then, both chapters have grown tremendously. There are 15 fraternities at GMI and three other
sororities, Theta Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Beta Sigma Phi. They too have "A" and "B" chapters. In many ways Alpha Sigs at GMI are similar to Alpha Sigs from other campuses. They pay room and board and tuition , they have a dorm a nd cafeteria food. But, there is no football team , no homecom ing , or any intercollegiate athletics. They do participate in intramural sports such as volleyball, softball, and basketball. And .. 路 they get paid for working ever) other three months. If a student at GMI is able to live at home for either the study or the work semesters, the wages they receive for working will pay their room and board and tuition costs. Communication is one of the biggest challenges for these sisters, since much of their time is spent away from each other. Last January, "A" section went on a weekend retreat in order to get to know each other better. They shared thoughts THE PHOENIX
and ideas, played games, sang, and had fun as a sorority away from school. To keep in touch with each other while they are working at various plants, the chapter journalist publishes ~ sorority newslett~r. This contams news of each g1rl, who's doing what, seeing whom, or going where on vacation . They also send out an alumnae newsletter to keep in touch with former members. Each section rushes separately. . "A" section has just completed their rush and taken a large group of pledges. Most of their rush parI ties center around food because ' they feel the freshmen love to get away from the dorm food. They · had a dessert party, a corn roast, and a submarine sandwich party. One special source of pride is the quilt made by "A" chapter. Fifteen members of the chapter made a quilt square and the chapter editor put the quilt together. They used the following items on their quilt squares: the A~A Creed, symbols of the chaplain's and treasurer's office, the 1980 convention symbol, the Seek-Aspire-Attain motto, a Raggedy Ann doll, a house, The Light (a local dance/bar), a 7-11, ' the Mother Patroness symbols, the Special Olympics symbol, athletics, a shower head, a candlelight, and a pin pillow with pearls and rubies. One of the chapter's advisers is Marsha Brown, an Alpha Sig alum . nae from Western Michigan Uni1 versity. Their other adviser is Bill · Neal, a counselor at GMI. He has led relaxation courses at their house. The chapters currently reside in · the wing of a fraternity house, but they have just completed arrangements to live in a house of their own. The house was designed as a minister's home, where he could ' teach classes and hold conferences, so it can comfortably house 22 girls. • "B" section will be moving in in October. The Delta Nus have never had a house of their own before, so they need just about everything. For Parents' Weekend they are asking their parents to donate furniture, dishes, kitchen utensils, maintenance tools, and time to · help build bunk beds. The meml hers are really excited about their FALL 1981
new home. Eileen, a junior in Engineering says , "Having three homes (work, school, and parents) as some of us do ... it's always a good feeling to come back to the happy family (and the new home) of the Alpha Sigs." The General Motors Institute offers a unique experience . .. for study, for work, and for sororities. A senior Engineering student , Judy Haire, summed it up b y saying, "My experience as an Alpha Sig at GMI the past three years has been great! Delta Nu-A , in so many ways, has grown to be a large part of our lives at GMI - the best part."
Raggedy Ann and Andy at Initiation Banquet.
Alpha Sigs doing the can-can at the winter 1·etTeat weekend.
The first A'i.A house at CMI, Flint, Michigan.
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Chicago: Our Kind By Nancy I. Z. Reese Each time I roam, Chicago is, Calling me home, Chicago is, One town that won't let you down, It 's my kind of town! This is the Wrigley Building, Chicago is, The Windy City, Chicago is, The Union Stockyards, Chicago zs, Comi key Ballpark, Chicago is, One town that won't let you down, It's my kind of town!*
Chicago: City on the Make; That Toddling Town; The Second City; "Hog Butcher for the World . . . City of the Big Shoulders"; The City that Works. Chicago is all of this and more. For Alpha Sigma Alpha, Chicago is the home of Gamma Lambda chapter at Loyola University and Delta Eta at De Paul University. Ch icago is the hom e of four fl ourishin g alumnae chapters, Chicago, Chicago Metro, Chicago West Suburban and Chicago North Suburban. Chica?;o was the ite of
the 1918, 1926 and 1941 National Conventions. And Chicago will be the home of the 1982 National Convention. No other city has hosted the AlA National Convention more times than this "Convention Capital," and only the state of Virginia, where the sorority was founded, has been the site of more conventions than Illinois. The 1982 Chicago convention, which will be June 30 to July 3 at the O'Hare Marriott Hotel on the city's far Northwest Side, will feature an afternoon trip from the hotel to Chicago's famous downtown Loop area where convention goers will have an opportunity to tour State Street (that Great Street) and Water Tower Place stores, museums and other 路attractions. The visit downtown will last through dinner , giving everyone the chance to have dinner at one of Chicago's famous downtown or Near orth Side restaurants. A special feature of this convention will be a Panhellenic luncheon. AlA's National Panhellenic Conference delegate Sidney Allen will have begun serving her first term in the PC's officer rotation, which
will lead her eventually to the position of chairman. A further explanation of the luncheon will appear in a future issue of THL PHOENIX .
While the schedule for convention has not yet been finalized, the usual round of meetings and work路 shops are being planned as well as the traditional initiation ritual , white dinner with a Special Olvm路 pies theme , installation of officers and awards banquet. Planning this 32nd convention is an AlA alumnae organization unique to this city on the lake- the Chicago Area Presidents' Council. The council was formed in the ear路
Garage Sale expert Helga Stephansen (at left) helps a customer at a recent sale htltl by the Chtcago orth Suburban alums to raise money for convention. Abot!f, members of the North Suburban chapter mingle outside the restaurant where thf')' all for thezr 'vlay "Ladies ite Out." 4
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At the four meetings a year, traditionally held at Marshall Fields in 路 the west suburban Oakbrook shopping center, council members plan ' the areawide Founders' Day lunch. eon, coordinate aid to collegiate chapters in Illinois and maintain State Day records. The last several years, they have had the additional responsibility of planning the 1982 convention under the leadership of Convention Chairman Cheri Schlottman. The current Presidents' Council officers are Nancy Reese, president, Chicago North; Betty Hall, vice president, Chicago; Cheri . Schlottman, treasurer, Chicago Metro; and Judy Burgeson, secretary , West Suburban. Ex-officio members are Province XI director Linda Snyder, Region III director Carmine Alvey, Vice President of . Collegiate Program Silvana Richardson and area collegiate presi' dents. Many aspects of the Chicago Alphas are unique and this charac1
Members of the Chicago Alumnae Chapter relax after enjoying lunch during one of thetr monthly Saturday luncheons. At center is president, B etty Hall . teristic includes the two collegiate group started to meet for Saturday chapters in the city: Gamma Lambluncheons in members' homes, a da at Loyola University and Delta practice that continues today. Eta at De Paul University. Members, many of whom are 50Catholic universities and priyear members, live primaril y on marily commuter schools, they are Chicago's North Side, and the also unique in that they both have northern and wester n suburbs. downtown campuses in addition to The chapter's longtime president, their main campuses on the North Betty P. Hall, AB, is a Wilma Wilson Sharp winner and has held several Side. Gamma Lambda was chartered in 1964 and Delta Eta in national offices . 1971. Chicago's main convention reFounded in the 1930s, long besponsibility will be for registration. fore there were any collegiate As Chicago's suburbs grew after chapters in the state, the Chicago World War II , Chicago alums Alumnae Chapter and its members faced traveling long distances or have had a long history of service to breaking the area into regions. The Alpha Sigma Alpha. Nell Gabrielchoice was for regional chapters, son Raney, II, longtime Chicago and the Chicago West Suburban alumnae, has memories of early and North Suburban chapters are Chicago meetings that were held at the result. Both chapters are simidowntown restaurants. Later the Continued on Page 20
路 At left, Chicago West Suburban President judy Burgeson (center) discusses plans for the chapter's 1981-82 year with 1
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other members. W est Suburban members (at right) sample each others' salads at their annual summer luncheon. 5
Networking A Lifetime Opportunity By Marilyn Garbee, National Executive Vice President etworking phraseology is new but the concept has been a part of the sorority system for years. Ma king contacts, retainin g school ties , and nurturing special relationships are characteristics of a networking system. Evidence that women are realizin g the importance of such characteristics can be seen in the involvement of alumnae networks across th e country. The organizational structures var y from forma l to loosely knit, but the purpose is the same - to open doors prev iously closed , to broaden interes ts, and to provide professional and personal support. How does it work? Na ncy S. accepts a job in Washington, D.C., 2,000 miles from her home. She picks up the phone and calls the Washington alumn ae president and finds a ready-made circle of friends with whom she has much in common. Or Conn ie G. and her family move to a new city when her hu sba nd is promoted. Alumnae provid e her with the inform ation needed to get established , such as the na mes of doctors, sc hools , churches, and social clubs. In reality, Alpha Sigma Alpha is a loosely connected network of friends providing support to each other and upholding a commitment of loya lty to the sorority. At the same time , Alpha Sigma Alpha is providing opportunities for personal growth, social activities, and leadership development through alumnae involvement. This involvement takes on th~ arne and usually deeper meanmg than collegiate involvement provided . . ~?ntacts, interests, andre ponsiblhtle ~o change, but Alpha Sigma Alpha IS always there to provide growth opportunitie at all level . 6
For examp le, alumn ae involvement offers a way to become a vital part of the com munity. A common characteristic of alumnae chapters is their dedication to philanthropic endeavors. Countless hours of service are given to various community projects from collecting for cancer drives and helping with Special Olympic m eets, ~o s upporting alumnae Panhellenics in providing scholars hips. Serving as national officers, chapter advisers, and on alumnae boards or sending membership informatio n o n potential rushees give alumnae the opportunity to provide that mu ch needed support that is instrumental in the success of a chapter.
A basic premise of the network system is that its participant gain from it as well as give to it. Alpha Sigma Alpha has the potential to be one of the most powerful of networks through its many level of participation offered to alumnae. The new member brings in fresh ideas and new enthusiasm and in return receives the benefits of belonging to an alumnae group. Tht' experienced member knows ho 11 to get things done and does them . The mature members are the one, who provide continuity through the generations. To insure that A lpha Sigma Alpha continues as a special women's organization, the support of its members is essen tial. Alpha Sigma Alpha's network of Alumnae Pro vince Directors can help alumnae be involved and actiYe. Be a part of the network - for e\'eryone, the lifetime opportunities are there. Check the Alumnae Province Directory on pages 11 and 12 to find the alumnae director nearest you. Contact her today to see how yo u can become active in the alumnae network of Alpha Sig路 rna Alpha.
National Council Meeting, july 1981. Fmm left to 1ight R ose Mane Fellin, National Headquarters Executive; H elenmane H erbert H ofman, National Vice President of Development; Silvana Filippelo R ichm路dson, Na tional Vice President of Collegiate Program; Marlys J arrett White, National \lice President of Alumnae ProfVam; H elen H ooper Malone, National Secretary;
Rhetta N esbitt Robinson, N ational President; M arilyn Ramsey Garbee, Executive \lice President; Hiwana Cupp Crompton, National Treasurer; Sidney Gremillion Allen, National Panhellenic Delegate; and Rosemary Carucci Goss, National Editor. (Anderso n Studio)
National Secretary Gives Final Touch to Council Meetings By Helen H. Malone, National Secretary
When the National Council or the Con vention delegates gather, it is with pen in hand that Helen H. Malone (BG), National Secretary, is 路ready to record the proceedings. During the National Council meeting held at National Headquarters in July , the secretary's minutes reflected the following. Emphasis will continue to be place d on all categories of the Sorority's enrichment progra m , Marilyn Garbee, National Executive Vice President, commented. 路Collegians , according to Marlys White, Vice President of Alumnae ' rrogram , are expressing greater Interest in forming an alumnae ~hapter or affiliating with one. A new development program p_repared during the year was reVIewed by Helenmarie Hofma n, Vice President of Development. In for~u lating the program, Helen. mane had both former and present national officers, as well as alumFALL 1981
nae , for resources. The collegiate chapter efficiency ratings were reviewed by Helen Malone, and the top ten chapters for the year were announced. Sidney Allen, National Panhellenic Conference De legate, reviewed plans for th e N a tiona! Panhellenic Co nference to be held in Denver during November. Sidney, representing Alpha Sigma Alpha, will become a. member of the Executive Co mmittee at this meeting and will continue to serve over a six year period. Pro vin ce/State Day meetings were reviewed by Bonnee Griggs, Chairman of Programs, while Diane James , C hairman of Housing, reviewed special housing/savings matters. The Finance Co mmitt ee , chaired by Marilyn Garbee, and includin g Hiwana Crompton , National Treasurer, and Helenmarie Hofman , along with Rhetta
Robinson, President, and Rose Fellin , National Headquarters Executive, ex-officio members, reviewed the Aud itor's Report. Co ll egiate chapters were reviewed for ind ividual needs , with inpu t from Nancy Szalwinski and Susanne Withsosky, Field Reps for the year 1980-198 1. Convention, 1982, which will be held in Chicago , was disc ussed and tentative workshops and speakers were reviewed. Once counci l meetin gs adjourn at the end of a long day, Helen scurries o ff to the nearest typewriter to type the minutes from her shorthand recordings so she will be read y to read them for approval the fo llowing morning. At the conclusion of the entire meeting Helen ed its and types the minutes which are distributed to members of the ational Council for their reference in the coming year. 7
Campus Sights and Sounds FEMALE DOCTORS, LA WYERS, ENG! EERS, AND B USI ESS HEADS are on the increase. In the class of 1984, more than one in four plan such careers - a 400% jump since 1966. (U.S. News) DID YOU REALLY EARN A PH.D.? A small company in Minneapolis, the National Credential Verification Service, reports that one in three claims to college degrees that it checks is faked, infl ated, or at least slightly misrepresented. Its clients are mostly corporations. (Chronicle) GETTYSBU RG CO LLEGE in Pennsylvania trains a ll faculty members to grade papers not onl y for subject matter but also for grammar, clarity, and stru cture . Students failing to me et sch oo l standards are se nt to a writing laboratory for remedial instruction. (U.S . News)
CA YOU AFFORD THIS CLASS? Students in a political science course at UCLA are required to read eight books which cost $95.35. Eleven others are listed as optional. Total cost: $ 190.35. Students are encouraged to share the books, and copies are on reserve in the library. (Collegate H edlines) FRANK SINATRA hosted a fund raising concert for the University of Las Vegas-Nevada for the seventh consecutive year . He received an honorary doctorate from the school in 1974 in recognition of his considerable and continuing support of the unive:rsity and its athletic programs. PART-TIME RETIREMENT for employees 60 or older is provided as an option by the Un iversity of Cali fornia.
Suggestions Please I recommend the fo llowin g for AlA National Council : (Give married and maiden name, chapter, address and phone number if possible.) ational President - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Executive Vice President _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Vice President of Develo pment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vice President of Collegiate Program _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Vice President of Alumnae Program _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ ecretary Treasurer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Return to: r..rr . Don L. Jame Rt. 5, Box 3 16 Pitt burg, Kan a 66762 arne of Contributor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- ddre lumnae Chapter ollegiate Chapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
SCIENTISTS at the University of Mississippi believe they have developed a vaccine to protect against poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Tests on guinea pigs have been successful and tests on humans are expected next year. SUNFLOWERS are the subject of research at the University of MISsouri. They have about the same income potential as soybeans and have good drought resistance. An acre of sunflowers yields 75 gallon of oil, which compares favorabl with diesel fuel. WHAT CAN'T COLLEGIA LIVE WITHOUT? Accordingtoa recent survey, three out of four college students own calculators, half have 10-speed bikes, six out of 10 own tennis rackets. Blow dryers are owned by eight out of 10 women and six out of 10 men. "Campus Sights and Sounds" is provided as a service of the National Panhellenic Editors Conference and is compiled by Mrs. George Rudolph, editor of The Trident of Delta Delta Delta.
At National Convention 1982 election of the seven members of ational Council will be held in accordance with the By-Laws of AlA. The nominating committee, composed of Diane James, Chair路 man , Margaret Neff, Jane Peters and Debbie Sharp solicits your cooperation and assistance in sug路 gesting nominees and providing a brief, factual account of their AlA and community activities as well as special talents for leadership . Nominees should be AlA women from either your local area or other areas who have served Alpha Sig路 rna Alpha in some capacity on the National level (e.g., as a chairman, province director , or previou s council member) and who have the time , ability, and interest to serve in a ational leadership role. The deadline for submission of names for consideration is February 1, 1982. THE PHOE
Alpha Sigma Alpha National Officers** 1981-1982 FOUNDED Longwood College , Farmville,Virginia , November 15, 1901 FOUNDERS Louise Cox Carper (Mrs. W. B.)* Juliette Hundley Gilliam (Mrs. H. E.) * Miss Mary Williamson Hudley* Virginia Boyd Noell (Mrs. J. W.)* Calva Watson Wootton (Mrs. P. W.)* NATIONAL COUNCIL
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President Emerita- Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ (Mrs. Fred M.), 1405 Hardy Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 President- Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson, Br (Mrs. Ronald) , 5880 South Joplin, Tulsa, OK 74135 Executive Vice President- Marilyn Ramsey Garbee, B~ (Mrs. E. l.), 49 St. Andrews Circle, Tulsa, OK 7413~ Vice President of Development- Dr. Helen marie Herbert Hoffman, Ar (Mrs. Robert J.), 6225 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22205 Vice President of Collegiate Program - Silvana Filippelo Richardson, fA (Mrs. Robert L.), 158 Birch, Park Forest, IL 60466 Vice President of Alumnae Program- Marlys Jarrett White, BB (Mrs. Dennis P.), 2290 Ash St., Denver, CO 80207 Secretary- Helen Hooper Malone, Br (Mrs. George J. Jr.) , 5526 E. 36th St., Tulsa, OK 74135 Treasurer- Hiwana Cupp Crompton, BE (Mrs. Eugene H.), 91 Belmont Dr., Leesburg, VA 22075 NPC Delegate- Sidney Gremillion Allen, '1''1' (Mrs. John H.), 10064 Heritage Dr., Shreveport, LA 71115 Editor- Rosemary Carucci Goss, ~II (Mrs. Robert E. Goss, Jr.), 2305 Capistrano St., Blacksburg,VA 24060 Headquarters Executive- Rose Marie Fellin , B~. 616 S. Kickapoo, Springfield, MO 65804
Rose Marie Fel lin Headquarters Executive 1201 E. Walnut Springfield, Missouri 65802
THE PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor- Nancy I. Zander Reese, BY, 354 Alles St., Des Plaines, IL 60016 Collegiate Editor- Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB (Mrs. Mark) , 8014 Rossman Gulch Road, Morrison, CO 80465 Feature Editor- Lillian Ford Donnally, BI (Mrs. Vincent R.), 2108 Cherryhill Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23325 Historian- Betty Urban Wallick, ZZ (Mrs. Philip H.), 676 Park Avenue, York, PA 17402 NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Delegate Mrs. John Allen Alternate Delegate Mrs. Ronald Robinson First Alternate Mrs. Philip Wallick Mrs.Robert Hofman Second Alternate
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NATIONAL CHAIRMEN CHAIRMAN OF CHAPTER ADVISERS - Marsha Williams Pool , ~XI (Mrs. Wayne) , 270 Larry Drive, Duncanville, TX 75137 CHAIRMAN OF ARCHIVES - Judy DeMasters Winter, ZZ (Mrs. WeldonJ .), 501 Wedgewood Drive, Blue Springs, M064015 CHAIRMAN OF COLONIES - Lori Sue Tiller, BE, 123 Melody Lane, Vienna , VA 22180 CONSTITUTION CHAIRMAN - Linda Bonine Rogers, M (Mrs. Steven E.), 377 Mayberry Lane, Dover, DE 19901 CHAIRMAN OF HOUSING- Diane Yencic James, HH (Mrs. Don L.), Rt. 5, Box 316 , Pittsbu rg, KS 66762 CHAIRMAN OF PHILANTHROPIES - Jane Marleen Davis, BY, 5235 N. 42nd Lane , Phoeni x, AZ 85019 CHAIRMAN OF PROGRAMS - Bonnee Crosswhite Griggs, B~ (Mrs. Conrad), 841 W. Primrose, Springfield , MO 65807 CHAIRMAN OF RITUAL - Barbara Hankins Brown, BN (Mrs. Patrick 1.), 126 Shockey Drive, Huntington , WV 27501 CHAIRMAN OF RUSH - Denise Lewis McGuire , B~ (Mrs . Michael D.), 219 Kuyrkendall Place, Long Beach, MS 39560 CHAIRMAN OF SCHOLARSHIP- Paula Cyrus Foreman , PP (Mrs. Stuart), 10 B Lynnebrook, Millersville , PA 17551 CHAIRMAN OF STANDARDS- Diane Sauro Stevenson, fX (Mrs. Kim) , RD 6, Box 6534 , White Oak Rd. , Mercer, PA 16137 FIELD REPRESENTATIVES Judi Biggs, EE Sue Zorichak, BB 1201 East Walnut Springfield, Missouri 65802
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AlPHA SIGMA AlPHA NATIONAl PROVINCE DIRECTORY 1981-1982 COLLEGIATE PROVINCES I-XV
PROVINCE I DIRECTOR Jacqueline \.ito LoRusso. PI (:\Irs. Antho~). P.), One Edge Park Drive. Buffalo, 1\:'r 14216 Stale L'tllVfiiiiJ College at Buffalo. Pi Pi Buffalo, 'Y 14222 Rocheller I IIIli/ute ofTechnolog)', Gamma Iota -Rochester, Y 14623 Stale L' tut'l'nll)' of New l'ork at Buffalo, Delta Tau- Buffalo, NY 14222 PROVINCE II DIRECTOR Bonnie Oswald, fX, 1504 Evergreen A\enue. Pittsburgh, PA 15209 ludwna Umvemty of Penmylva11ia, Alpha Gamma- Indiana, PA 15701 Clarion College, Gamma Omicron- Clarion. PA 16214 Slippet)' Rock Stale College, Gamma Xi- Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Edinboro Stale College, Gamma Psi - Edinboro. PA 16412 PROVINCE III DIRECTOR usa nne WithsoSk), ;\I , 1411 Dresherton Road. Dresher, PA 19025 Pw11 Stale ['nivemt_l. Gamma Eta - llni,·ersit' Pari.., PA 16802 Ewt ·trout/.lbwg Stale College. Gamma RhoEast Stroudsburg, PA 1830 I Manifield Strilt' College, Delta Epsilon ~!ansfield, PA 16933 Bloom.1 burg Stale College, Delta Chi Bloomsburg, PA 178 15 Delta Omt•ga (Colony) l\Ianhattan CollegeRi1 erdale, NY I 04 71 PROVINCE IV DIRECTOR C\nthia Rhodes Chri tfield, Ill (Mrs. John). 7 Yorl-. Road Deerhurst. Wilmington. DE 19803 Temple Cnit•enil\', Kappa Kappa - Philadelphia, PA 19122 Dre.\l'l L'niveriiiJ, Nu Nu- Philadelphia. PA 19104 L'tuvrwty of Delaware, Delta Iota- Newark, DE 19711 York College of Petlii>.Ylva llw, Delta Omicron -York, PA 17403 PROVINCE V DIRECTOR L) nne Rachal Chamber , A (l\1rs. James), 1211 anta Anna Rd. , Richmond, \'A 23229
Longwood College, Alpha - Farmville, VA· 23901 Jam es Atadison University, Beta Epsilon Harrisonburg, VA 2280 I PROVINCE VI DIRECTOR Cherie Fink Shallock, llZ ( Irs. Edward), 223 Burr Oak Dr. , Lynchburg, VA 24502 Radford University, Beta Iota- Radford, VA 2414 1 Concord College, Beta Pi - Athens, WV 247 12 Elon College, Delta Rho- £Ion College, NC 27244 PROVINCE VII DIRECTOR Elizabeth Elliott Moore, Bl (Mrs. Dennis) , 704 Candleli ght Lane. St. Lou is , 1\10 63132 Murray Stale University, Beta Nu - Murray, KY 42071 Emtenz Illinois University. Gam ma OmegaCharleston, IL 61920 In diana State Universit1•, Delta Kap pa £ vansville, IN 4 7711 PROVINCE VIII DIRECTOR Jean Hoffman, BY. RR #10 Creswood Resort. Greensburg, I 47240 Miami University, Alpha Alph a - Oxford, OH 45056 Ball Stale Univasit_v. Chi Chi - 1\luncie, IN 47301 Indiana State UniversiiJ, Beta Upsilon - Terre Haute, IN nB07 PROVINCE IX DIRECTOR Jo yce Lescelius Abler, BT, I 0 18 S. lain, Mt. Pleasan t, l\!1 48858 Adnan College, Gamma Mu- Adrian, 1\!l 49221 Geneml.llotors Institute, Delta Nu A- Flint, 1\II 48504 Gennal.llotor 11/jfitule, Delta u B- Flint. 1\!l 48504 Sagmaw \ 'a ile)' Stale College, Delta Sigma University Ce nter, MI PROVINCE X DIRECTOR Pau~ 1\IcCarth) DiTolla, BB (Mrs. Stephen),
8630 Dudlel· Ct., Arvada, CO 80005 C..:nivemty of .\'orthem Colomdo, Beta BetaGreele), CO 8063 1 D1ckm.:.o11 State College. Beta Eta - Dickinson, ND 58601
PROVINCE XI DIRECTOR Linda Barzano Snrder, fB (Mrs. G 2631 Spruce St., River Grove, IL 601 Western Jllinois Universil_Y, Beta Kappa Macomb. IL 614.55 Northem ll/irwis L'niversity, Beta RhoKalb, IL 60115 Loyola University, Gamma Lambda -C go. IL 60626 DePaul University. Delta Eta - Chicago, IL 60614 PROVINCE XII DIRECTOR Connie Pe} ton Glidewell, ZZ (Mrs. Paul F 1908 Madison, Trenton, 1\10 646!!3 Northeast Missouri State Univenity, Alpha Beta - Kirksville, MO 6350 I Emporia Stale University, Epsilon Epsilon Emporia, KS 66801 Northwest iHissouri Stale Univenity, Phi Phi Maq•ville. Mo 64468 M issouri Valley College. Gamma Pi- MIP shall, MO 65340 PROVINCE XIII DIRECTOR Ka}' Thomas, PH. 12 N\Y 72nd. Apartmelll D. Gladstone, MO 64118 Central Missouri State Univenity. Zeta Zeta Warrensburg. l\10 64093 Southwest J'vf issouri tate L' niversity, Beta ma - Springfield, MO 65802 PittsiJU1g Stale University, Eta Eta - Pit burg, KS 66762 PROVINCE XIV DIRECTOR Paula Halfast , Bf, 738 Village Ave. Broken Arrow. OK 74012 University of Southern Mississippi. Beta uc•JUr::. - Hattiesburg, MS 39401 University ofSo/11/nuestem Louisia11a, Beta - Lafayette, LA 70506 Dallas Baptist College, Delta Xi - Dalla • 75211 University of Texas at San Antonio. Delta silon - San Antonio, TX 78285 PROVINCE XV DIRECTOR Candi Laq, PH, 4100 West5 3rd T fi ssion , KS 66205 Univer;ity of Cen tral Arkansas, Beta - Conwa1, AR 72032 H enderson State University, Beta Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Cniver;it) of Arkansas at ,\fonticello, Zeta - Monticello, AR 71655
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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL REGION DIRECTORY 1981-1982 ALUMNAE REGIONS 1-VI
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I DIRECTOR
Jobll Rindfletsch Runckel, PI (Mrs. Gary), 65 Lafayette Blvd. , Williamsville, NY 14121
S,_- Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
y_,chusetts, Rhode Island, Connectiew York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware Bmttm, Ma.ssachusett -Miss Jean Barbarick, 35 Pilgrim Way, East Walpole, MA 02032 Buffalo, New York- Mrs. Kenneth Randall , 159 Patton Pl.. Williamsville, NY 14221 Cmtral Ptrmsylvania. - Mrs. D. Ray Koons, RR #2, Box 132, Keller Dr., Red Lion, PA 17356 Delaware Valltv, Pennsylvania- Mrs. William Schwarze. 3 Longpoint Lane, Media, PA 19063 PIUI.klphia, Pennsylvania--: Mrs. Paul Butler, 635 Seminole, Philadelphia, PA 19116 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania- Mrs. Thomas J. Wezorek, 563 Lebanon Manor Dr .. West Mifflin, PA 15122 Rochesttr. New York- Mrs. Daniel]. Phelps, 19 Maylong Dr., Rochester, NY 14626 Scranton Pemls)•lvania - Mrs. Wilham Micha~l Salva,-204 Third St., Dalton, PA 18414 Nil/4ny Valle)•, Pennsylvania - Miss Sandra Ro i. 129 AN, Monroe St.. Bellefonte, PA 16823 Wilmington, Delaware Mrs. Robert Coonin, 1607 Laurel St., Wilmington, DE 19806 cut,
REGION II DIRECTOR
Suzanne Hebert, BZ, 817 Fox Run, Lafayette, LA 70508 StaUs- Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Ken.. tucky. Tennessee Charlotte North Carolina- Mrs. Wilham A. Higgi~s, 13521 Five Gait Court, Matthews, NC 28215 Forth Lauderdale, Florida- Mrs. James Wilson, 1204 Avocado Isle, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 Hattiesburg, Mis:.issippi - Mrs. Dolly Loyd, 3314 West 4th St., Hattiesburg, MS 3940I ]acluon. Mississippi- Mrs. H . Michael Webb, · 303 Shiloh Rd. , Brandon, MS 39402 facluon Purchase, Kentucky - Mrs . Alan Dietsch, Rt. I, Calvert City, KY 42029 Lexington, Kent•lcky- Mrs. Henry Harned, Rt. 3, Hickman Rd., Frankfort, KY 4060I MttroAtlanta- Mrs. Harold Free, 3193 N. Hembree Rd. , Marietta, GA 30062 Mis.issippi Gulf Coast - Mrs. Michael McGuire. 219 Kuyrkendall, Long Beach, MS 39560 NorfolJc, \'irginia - Lynn Wyndham, 4549 Princess Anne Rd ., Virginia Beach, VA 2!1462
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Peninsula, Virginia- Mrs. James T. Scott, Jr. , II Rutledge Rd., Newport News, VA 23601 Richmond, Virginia- Mrs. Daniel Randolph, 9212 Chumley Rd., Richmond, VA 23229 Roauoke Valley, Virginia - Rebecca Oliver, 2908 Tully Dr., NW, Roanoke, VA 240 I 9 Tri-City, Florida (Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa) - Mrs. James Dietrich , 12908l24th Avenue N, Largo, FL 33540 Washington, D.C. - Miss Joyce Hoffman, 7911 Mandan Rd. T-2, Greenbelt, MD 20770
REGION III DIRECTOR
Carmine Cree Alvey, XX (Mrs. Charles R.), 4300 University Ave., Muncie, IN 4 7304 States- Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, West Vir~n~ . . Akron, Ohio- Mrs. Robert Karpmski. 8321 Winterwood Ave. , N.W., orth Canton. OH 44720 Anderson, Jndia.na- Mrs. James Baden, I 08 Thorn Dr., Anderson, IN 460 I I Chm·leston, West Virginia - Mrs. James Gunte, 2992 Ruth St. , Charleston, WV 25302 Central Illinois - Mrs. Mark Flechner, 5 Mitchell Ave., Mattoon, lL 61938 Chicago, Illinois - Mrs. Betty Hall , 342 D Higgins Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068 Chicago-Metm. Illinois- Mrs. David Schlottman, 18941 Birch. Country Club Hills. IL 60477 Chicago, Illinois (North)- Mrs. Nick Oster, 1921 Habberton , Park Ridge, I L 60068 Chicago, Illinois (West)- Mrs. Harold Burgeson , 109 N. Lambert Rd. , Glen Ell yn, IL 60137 Cincinnati, Ohio - Mrs. Roger Beathard, 418 Broadway, Harrison , OH 45030 Columbus, Indiana- Jean Hoffman, Rt. IO. Crestwood Resort, Greensburg, IN 4 7240 Columbus, Ohio- Mrs. James Sowards, 879 Oxley Road, Columbus, OH 432 I 2 Dayton, Ohio - Mrs. Roger Shoffner, 816 Long Creek Dr., Dayton. OH 45459 Elkhart Goshen, Jndzana - Mrs. Stephen Szyarto, 3635 Wood St., Elkhart, IN 46516 Fort Wayne, Indiana- Mrs. Lloyd Williams, I816 Caribou Drive, Ft. Wayne, IN 48604 Huntington, West Virginia- Mrs. ~a_r~·e ll White, 2509 Kirby Rd., Milton, WV 2:J!J4 I Judiauapolis. Indiana- Mrs. John Stem hart, 8540 Conarroe Rd. , Indianapolis, IN 46278 . Indianapolis Metro- Mrs. Alice Miley. 60.21 Hague Rd., Indianapolis. IN 46256 Lafayelle, Indiana_ Muncie, Indiana- Mrs. Terry Schun' 420 McKenzie, Muncie, IN 47304 Newark-Zanesville, Ohio - Mrs. Norman Cogswell, I070 W. Church St., Newark, OH 43055
Princeton, West Virginia- Miss Sandra Farley, Rt. 7. Tanglewood A-2, Princeton, wv 24740 Richmond. Indiana-Mrs. William C. Weller, Jr., 335 SW 15th St.. Richmond, IN 47375 South Bend, Jndiaua- Mrs. Denms Humphries, 1008 W. Grove St .. Mishawaka, IN 46544 Southern Illinois - Laura Abbott, 1206 Laura Lane, Marion. IL 62959 Southern West Virginia- Iris Roseman. P.O. Box 713 Athens, WV 24712 Southwestem Indiana - Cheryl Ryan, 5049 Tippecanoe Dr .. Evansvile, In 47715 T ene Haute, Indiana - Mrs. Fran Wiley, RR 32. Box 290 , Terre Haute, IN 47803
REGION IV DIRECTOR
Sandy Phillips Brzezinski. fE (Mrs. Wayne). 7041 W. Tripoli Ave., Milwaukee. WI 53220 States - Wisconsin, Mich igan, Minnesota, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Montana Adriau Detroit and Toledo, il'lichigan- Mrs. Michael Berthold, 214 Front, Adrian. MI 49221 Detroit, Michigan (Delta Phi)- Mrs. Harvey Bumgardne,-, 560 East Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills. MI 48013 Detroit, Michigan (Sigma Rho Chi) - Mrs. John Dunn. 28656 Bannockburn Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 480 I8 Detroit, Pleasan t Ridge, Michigan- Mrs. Scott Stanley, 547 l\·f orse , Apt. 6, Troy, Ml 48084 Dickinson, North Dakota- Mrs. Keith Anderson, 41 I 6th Ave. W .. Dickinson, ND 58601 Flint, Michigan- Mrs. James Owsinski, 1475 Lvle Davison. MI 48423 Grm1d Rdpids, A1ichigau - Mrs. Jerry M. VanDusen, 7271 Belding. Rockford, MI 49341 Kalamazoo, ,Hichigan- Mrs. Ron De Young, I609 Kilgore Rd .. Kalamazoo, Ml 490?8 l>1ilwaukee, A1ichigan - Mrs. Laurel Wmderl, 4677 N. 74th St., Milwaukee, WI . 532 18 Mt. Pleasant, Michigau- Mrs. Michael Martin, 16I2 Mar~· Ann, l\lt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Twin Cit1•, Minnesota - Mrs. Neal Hahn, I 222 Woodbridge, St. Paul, MN 55117 REGION V DIRECTOR
Virginia Selle Turney. BT (Mrs. Ar~hur), 2210 E. Vista A,·e., Phoemx, AZ 8:>020 States- Washington, Oregon, Idaho, ~ali fornia. evada, Utah, Wyommg. Anzona. New Mexico. Texas. Alaska, Hawaii Albuquerque. 1\'euo Afexico - Mrs. Dorothy Ferrand. 6020 ' orthland N.E., Albuquerque. ' M 87109 Dallas, Texas - LaQuita L. Caruthers. 507 Birch Lane, Richardso n. TX 75081 11
/loltlla11, Texa<- ~Irs . Eugenia H . Burson . II !ll 9 Double Tree. Hou ton, fX 77070 Plwrlllx, Anwna- Mr . Richard \laes. -!940 E. Cholla. cot! dale, AZ 85254 S1111 Dtego. Calzfomta- ~Irs. Robert Lannue, 777 Hacienda Dr. , El Cajon, CA 92020 un Ctl\. Ari:ona- ~Irs . Robert Cadv. 13826 Cro,~·n Point,. un City, AZ < 5351
REGION VI DIRECTOR Ellen Funk Akers. Bi\ (:\Irs. J ack), 88fi2 E. Thunderbird Rd. , Parker, CO 80 134 Stale!- Colorado, ~ebraska. Kan as, Oklahoma, :\lissouri, Arkansa , Louisiana Bmtlewtllr, Okl11ltoma- :\Irs . .John Dalgarn, 1327 . De\\'e\, Bartles' ille, OK 74003 Drm•er, Colomdu ·- :-.Irs. KathY Hunter, 226 \\'. Delaware Circle. Littlet~n . CO 80 12 1 F:mpona, Kai!Ja;- ~ I rs. Gary Wilson, RR I,
Emporia, KS 6680 I Greater Kama< Cit\- Shirler ~I arTs, I 802 D Mews Dr., Kar1sas Cih, MO 64 131 Greater St. joseph. ,\lts;o.un - i\lrs. Roger Stucki, Box 23. La\\'son , l\fO 64062 Kilksmlle,,'vli.ssoun·- Irs. j a mes Doug he r!), 904 £. Randolph, Kirksville. i\10 6350 I Maryville. Missouri - i\lrs. Beverl) Ward, -!04 'v\'. Thompson, 1\faryville, l\fO 64468 Omalta, Nebraska- Mrs. William Reiff, 2335 S. 148 Ave., Omaha, E 68144 Northern Colorado - Kim Bernhard t. 828 12th St., Apt. #I 02, Greeley, CO 8063 1 Central ArkansasLafayelle. Loui.sia11a- Miss Kathy Neff, 30 I Birch 'o. 2 17, Lafayeue, LA 70506 New Orleans, Louisiana - Mrs. Allen Bourgeois, 4724 Park Drive South, :\letair;e, LA 70001
Pik es Peak, Colorado - Heather Huber I 1-!-!5 Buckskin Lane, Colorado Spring . co 80908 Pillsburg, Kanws- 1\lrs. Marlin Carson, 211~ W. Lexington . Girard, KS 667-!3 St. Louis, Mi.ISo uri :-.Irs. Jame; Vredenburgh, 10447 Garibaldi. St . lour , MO 63131 Southeast 1\rkan.ws- Ms. Sharon Bros-well. 603 S. Gabbert, Monticello, AR 71655 Spri11gfield, Missouri- Mrs. Paul King, 320f. E. Latoka, Springfield , MO 65804 Topeka. Kmtsas - Mrs. Robert Hayn, 12!1. 'F 58th. Topeka, KS fifi6 17 Tulsa, Oklahoma- i\lrs. Dale Bolden, 605 lOth , Broken Arro\\', OK 74012 Warrensburg. Miswuri- Mrs. Roger Bale! win, Rt. 2, Warrensburg, ~fO 64093
Scheduled Province/State Days 1981/1982 Host Chapter Date Richmond Alumnae October 31, 1981 Virginia State Day Chapters involved: Alpha, Beta Epsilon Province V.I Beta Iota November 7-8, 1981 Cha pters involved: Beta Pi , Delta Rho March 12-1 3, 1982 Mo.-Kansas State Day Beta Sigma Chapters involved: Alpha Beta, Epsilon Epsilon, Phi Phi, Gamma Pi, Zeta Zeta, Eta Eta April 10, 1982 Colorado State Day Denver Alumnae at the Pinery Chapters involved : Beta Beta, No. Colorado Alumnae, Pikes Peak Alumnae April 17, 1982 Indiana State Day Columbus Alumnae Chapters involved: Beta Upsilon, Chi Chi, Delta Kappa Spring Province XV Beta Mu Chapters in volved: Beta Lambda, Gamma Zeta Spring Province I Gamma Iota Chapters involved: Pi Pi, Delta Tau
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WHO'.-
Mature, poised, well-groomed you ng graduate .... Must have been ~n a~tiv e participant in her college chapter and in campus orgamzations. Must be able to work well with others, and must have en thusiasm, initiative and organizational ability.
WHERE?
~ill travel ~xtensively, visiting college chapters and representmg Alp~a Sigma Alpha at workshops, State/Province Days, and an occasiOnal c~ nference and/or meeting. Will assist at National Headquarters, If and when her schedule permits.
WHY ?
T<;> ~~ are k~owledge, experien ce, enthusiasm, and constructive cntic1sm With s.orority sisters; to give training in all phases of chapter operation; to serve as a liaison between National and c.ollegiate C.hapters; to represent Alpha Sigma Alpha in the h1ghest poss1ble manner to admi nistra tors, advisers and alumnae.
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1201 East Walnut Springfield, MO 65802 THE PHOENIX
Dear Sisters, After pledging Alpha Sigma Alpha in the fall of 1977 , the paths I subsequently followed and forged proved to be the most rewarding journeys of my college career. I had no idea the sorority would take me on the roads I find myself traveling today. My years as a collegiate were exciting because, as a pledge, I saw an i.mlimited potential for growth within my chapter, involving all aspects of the sorority's aims. The following four years were spent developing such a bond of love, respect and sisterhood that it was very difficult to leave those wonderful women of Beta Beta upon graduation in June. My tears soon subsided however, as I began to realize that same excitement I felt as a freshman. If such growth can be accomplished within one chapter, then certainly that same potential exists nationally as well. How rewarding it would be if I could share in that process! To see college women across the country experience the intellectual, spiritual, physical and social aims to which the women of Alpha Sigma Alpha adhere would be wonderful. With a month of being a field representative already behind me, it's great to witness the sisterhood each chapter shares. Any organization has room to expand, as long as their priorities remain in perspective. That ASA love always shines through! After my experiences of going from chapter to chapter each week, it's nice to stay with sisters who can ease the often trying times of traveling. The stories I have from August alone could fill a book. These include waiting in the airport until the only person keeping me company was the man sweeping away the day's debris, or finding that my luggage wasn't put on the plane with me because it wouldn't fit! From the looks of things so far, I see nothing but an interesting year ahead. A native of Boulder, Colorado, many of the plates to which I'm going I've never been before, and might not ever see again. The hardest part is when it's time to leave. At least I know that I will be leaving with many more friendships and memories to cherish. I'm . anxious to meet and work with everyone, and look forward to sharing our sisterhood. Love in Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sue Zorichak
Meet Sue Zorichak, Field Representative Outgoing fi eld representatives, Susanne With.sosky and Nancy Szalwinski (right to left) share some of their 'field 1路ep experiences" with incoming field representatives Sue Zorichak and j udi Biggs. (Anderson Studio) Editor's Note: judi Biggs will be featured in Winter issue.
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Additional scholm路ship winners included Lisa L. Mainord (top left) , Nancy]. Krings (top right) , Sandra Kay Serrett (lower left) and Kelly Craun (lower right).
National Philanthropic Scholarship
The Nat.10nal Philanthropic Scholarship was awarded to Bre11dajo Miller.
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To pursue a career as a public accountant is the goal ofBrendajo Miller, recipient of the National Philanthropic Scholarship. Brenda , a senior at Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, is majoring in business admin istration . She has received such honors as the ational Honor Society Scholarship in 1978; the Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co. Scholarship in 1980; the Accounting Club Scholarship in 1980 and 1981; and the ESU Academic Scholarship, 1978, 1979, and 1980. Brenda has also been named to the Dean's Honor Roll for five semesters and is an Accounting Club Scholar. Brenda is active in numerous campus ac tivitie such as the
Accounting Club; the Second Century Club; SPURS, the honorary sophomore organization; vice president of the honorary leadership fraternity, Xi Phi; and is treasurer of the Associated Student Government. She is also a parttime organist for her church, teaches summer Bible school and serves as a Girl Scout aide. A member of Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, Brenda has served her chapter as treasurer, social chairman, pledge class vice president and Greek week representative. One of her professors at ESU commended Brenda. "Brenda is a good example of the complete college student ... [she] is an outstanding young woman of whom Alpha Sigma Alpha and Emporia State University can be quite proud." THE PHOENIX
\A wards Scholarships Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship The 1981 Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship is awarded to Lisa L. Mainord, a Junior at Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky. Lisa is majoring in English and history and plans to obtain a Master's degree in English. Her goal is to teach and expose others to the love of learning that she has experienced . A Dean's List student each semester she has been at Murray State, Lisa is a member of Alp hi Chi and Gamma Beta Phi honor societies. She is the recipient of the John Carr Scholarship for academic excellence and leadership and was chosen to represent Murray State at the Kentucky State Mountain Laurel Festival in 1980. A member of Beta Nu Chapter, Lisa has served as rush chairman, room chairman, and vice president. She earned the highest GPA in her pledge class and received the panhellenic award for the highest little sis/big sis GPA in all seven sororities. In 1979 she received the ideal active award and in 1980 she was her chapter's winner of the Elizabeth Bird Small Award. Lisa has worked for the Public Safety Department at Murray State and has been involved in volunteer tutoring. Of Lisa, one of her professors writes, "She appears to be an exceptional young woman with a personality that reflects interest in others and a serious commitment to society."
Amy M. Swisher Scholarship . ancy J. Krings from Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan, is the recipient of the Amy M. Swisher Scholarship for 1981. Nancy, who is working towards a degree in mathematics and physical education would like to teach on the secondary level and coach. FALL 1981
"It is difficult to imagine a more worthy recipient than Nancy ," commented one faculty member. Only a sophomore, Nancy is a member of Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society, the basketball and the volleyball teams and is also a Dean's List student. She is currently serving Gamma Mu as editor and philanthropic chairman. Of Alpha Sigma Alpha Nancy says, "Belonging to this sorority has been a gratifying experience for me. I find the activities stimulating and the friendships very special. This membership has created a strong motivation for me that will continue after college graduation to help promote an already distinguished sorority."
Martha G. Dimond Scholarship Sandra Kay Serrett, a sophomore at Radford University, Rad ford, Virginia, is the 1981 recipient of the Martha G . Dimond Scholarship. Sandra has a double major in management and marketing and a minor in math. She hopes to work for one of the major industrial operations in Virginia and eventually earn a master's degree. She is currently a member of Phi Beta Lambda, the Political Economics Club and the Yoga Club, and is an active volunteer for the March of Dimes Foundation and the Multiple Sclerosis organization. She was recently chosen to serve as a student academic adviser in the Business Peer Advising Program at Radford University. Sandra was initiated into Beta Iota Chapter in the Fall of 1980. A lthough she has not had the opportunity to hold an office, she eagerly awaits the chance. The dean of her department commented "Miss Serrett continues to be an outstanding contributor to Radford University, both in academic excellence and in club and other organization activities."
Special Education Scholarship To eventually do clinical speech therapy with the multiply handicapped is the goal of Kelly Craun. Kelly , a senior at James Madison ~niversity , Harrisonburg, VirginIa, has a double major in speech pathology/a udiology and special education- mental retardation . Kelly has been active in Sigma Alpha Eta Speech Pathology Club, Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honor Society and has been involved in clinical practice. She has served Alpha Sigma Alpha as pledge class president, fund raising co-chairman, and second vice president. As second vice president at Beta Epsilon Chapter, Kel ly was responsible for philanthropic activities. Of this activity her chapter adviser commented "Her enthusiasm and hard work was contagious and got the majority of the chapter involved in philanthropies. Through projects such as running the softball throw at Special Olympics and donating time and money to a local home for mentally handicapped adults, Kelly led Beta Epsilon through almost one thousand hours of contributed time to its philanthropies." For this philanthropic success Beta Epsilon received the 1980 National Philanthropic Award. Kelly described her interest in the area of speech pathology: "I beca me interested through volunteer work with 路 the mentall y retarded." Kell y began volunteering when she was thirteen years of age with a recreation program for mentally retarded children. She was later hired as an assistant leader for this program where she was responsible for a class of retarded children for two eight-week programs. During her senior year of high school she worked with multiply handicapped individuals . It was this experience that sparked her interest in speech pathology. Continued on Page 20 15
Long-Time Phoenix Editor Dies By Nancy I. Z. Reese Genevieve Steele Leib Foltz, former long-time national officer of Alpha Sigma Alpha, died June l at the age of 91 following a long illness. Gen, as she was known to her friends, was editor of THE PH OE IX for 18 yea rs , serving longer than any other editor in the history of the sorority. She also held the offices of philanthropic chairman and chairman of chapter secretaries, wh ich gave her a lifetime of national service to A~A of alm ost 30 years. Genevieve was initiated into A~A in 1928 when her loca l sorority at Teachers College of Indianapolis , now Co ll ege of Education at Butler Un ivers ity, became Chi Chi chapter. She was a charter member of XX and the Indianapolis alumnae group that was formed. Her first A~A office was as president of the Indianapolis chapter.
Genevieve Foltz. in 1952.
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At the 1932 National Convention at Estes Park, Col., Genevieve was appointed to her first national office as philanthropic chairman. It was in 1934 at the convention at Old Point Comfort, Va., that she was appointed to her first of many terms as Phoenix editor. After her retirement as editor in 1952, she became chairman of chapter secretaries , an office she held until 196 1. During her term as Phoenix editor, Genevieve atten ded national editors' meetings and represented A~A at_ National Genevieve on her 90th birthday in 1980.
uG enev1eve . . . . has set a pattern for service which others may wisely follow. 11
Panhellenic Conference editors' meetings . At several conventions, she edited and published a dail y miniature newspaper called A~A's Antics with the help of member reporters . In addition to her ed itoria l duties , Genevieve a sisted with a number of chapter insta ll ations around the country and attended numerous national, regional and state day meetings . She became well-known among the chapters because of her zestful per onality, her out-going char~cter and her ability to get any .JOb done efficiently.
At her retirement as editor, the Phoenix wrote, "Her respect for deadlines and her ability to make them regardless of persona l cir c umstances has extended far beyond her editorial duties . ... Even in retirement from active national fraternity work, Genevieve S. Leib's influence a nd devotion will remain vital in Alpha Sigma Alpha . She h as set a pattern for service wh ich others may wise ly fo llow." Even in de at h , Genevieve Foltz will co ntinue to exemplify those who "give full measure." She is survived by her son, William "B ill" F. Leib of Woodla nd , Calif., and three grandchildren, H eidi , Bruce a nd Linda. Memorial services were held in Indianapolis June 3. Thank you to Wilma Mae Wolf, L etha Gaskins, Wilma Wilson Sharp and Connie Morris Steinha路rt for their assistance on thi article.
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Alumnae Action Redecorating Project The JACKSON PURCHASE, Ky., alums met in August to elect new officers and plan activities for the coming year. A surprise wedJing shower also was held for Margaret Watkins, BN. At the suggestion of Shirley Wall, BN, one of the advisers for the BETA NU chapter at Murray State University, the alums washed and painted walls of the chapter's sorority room, which was then totally redecorated from furniture to carpeting and wallpaper. The alums also took cookies to the BETA NUs before fall rush began and visited with the members .
Home Movie The CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN alumnae viewed a newly released film on a video cassette machine at the home of Clare Campbell Hagen, XX. At another meeting, members learned about a Japanese gardening technique, bonsai, which was demonstrated by Cathy Carrara Sedlacek, BK. The alums heard from Cathy's sister, Nancy Cobb, at their .Jast meeting of the year. Nancy spoke on "Changing careers ," a subject she also teaches at a local college. During the summer, members ate at Hugo's, a restaurant known : for its courtly cuisine.
Philanthropic Donations The AKRON, Ohio, alums have made significant contributions to the Hope Home for retarded adults, Special Olympics, and to the ALPHA ALPHA chapter at Miami University. Funds were raised by making hand-poured and hand-decorated Easter candies and door wreaths in a theme for every season. In add ition , members made dough lids for glass jars that were then filled with candies to sell to friends, neighbors and at bazaars. Members Lillie Greer, LlLl, and Dorothy (Hollinger) Scott, LlLl , traveled to Muncie, Ind., to attend Province Day. fALL 1981
The chapter's social events included the Cherry Blossom Festival in Barberton, Ohio, with a picnic on the edge of Lake Anna; a trip to Quaker Square in Akron, where members had lunch in the uniquel y decorated Quaker Oaks milling room restaurant; and a dinnertheater play in Canal Fulton, Ohio.
Pillar House Lunch The BOSTON alumn ae lunched at the Pillar House in Newton , Mass., in June . News from members dominated the meeting. Ruth Twiss has written a book that will be released soon , J a net Holl y recently had surgery, and Ruth Scallan was recuperating from a serious automobile accident. Members are looking forward to their first fall meeting, when they will meet new member, Diana Rogers of Melrose, Mass.
Kappa Kappa Reunion The annual summer meeting of the CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA alumnae chapter was at the home of Jean Rost Schenck, KK, in York with Hester Snyder Null, KK, as cohostess. A cook-out and strawberry dessert buffet followed the installation of officers for the 198 183 biennium. Guests at the June meeting were Barbara Gish Carney, KK, who was visiting from California and Helen Witmyer, KK, who recently moved to Lancaster, Pa., from Florida. During August, several Kappa Kappa alumnae gathered at the home of Anna Slifer, KK, in Williamsport for a reunion .
Collection Drive Ends The FORT LAUDERDALE alumnae completed their collection of items to be donated to Health & Rehabilit a ti ve Services in Ma y when Debby Bukas, GL, hosted a salad luncheon. Officers were also elected. What was billed as a family picnic at the home of Kitty Gooch Milum , ZZ, turned out to be an elegant buffet served in air-conditioned com-
fort. Husbands Dave Milum (hostess), Jim Wilson (Ethel) and Bill Barnes (Betty) chatted while retiring president, Wanda Gamble, XX, passed the gavel to Ethel Llewellyn Wilson , YY.
Cooking Seminar The DENVER alums and their guests visited Colorado Women's College in March for a demonstration by Chef Paul Martin of the National Cooking Institute. Participants were able to sample the chefs appetizers and viewed his unique centerpieces made from leftovers. In April, at the home of Mary Jane Gallagher Beals , ~~. the chapter installed officers for the 198182 yea r. A dessert party, where everyone brought their favorites and supplied recipe cards, followed the installation. Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, was co hostess. The chapter met at the headquarters of Co lorado Special Olympics in Ma y and addressed enve lopes for the summer fundraiser at the London House Restaurant in Denver. The May committee, Kath y Erwin Hunter, BB, and Karen Swartz Stegall, EE, provided snacks. T he alumnae interrupted their usuall y quiet summer for a scenic drive to the mountains for an outdoor barbeque/potluck at the home of Jud y Slusser Woodring, <1><1>.
New Officers The ELKHART-GOSHEN alumn ae met in April in the home of Margie (Brink) Petersen , XX, when the y e lected officers for 1981-83 . In May, Dee Watson, BK, hosted a 50-year anniversary party and meeting for He len Erne, XX. Helen received a necklace and wall hanging to commemorate her golden anniversary as an A~A. Members, guests and husbands traveled to members' homes for a progressive dinner in June. Three members were hostesses for coc ktails, the main course and dessert. A pool-side party and cookout for families was at the home of Dorothy Hilary, B'l', in June. 17
Outstanding Alumnae Earn Recognition - -- - -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - -Ry Lillian Ford Don nally, Featu re Editor:
Farley Finds Career in Counseling the Disadvantaged Sandra S. Farley, an alumnae of Beta Pi Chapter at Concord College, Athens, West Virginia, is currently Director of Student Special Services at Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia. Student Special Services is an educational assistance program designed to provide innovative curriculum and supportive services to identified and selective first and second year college students . These students are from economically, culturally or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds or are physically handicapped or of limited Eng lish-speaking abi lity. The program provides counseling, reading skills improvement, tutorial assistance, study skills training, and cultural activities. Sandra's responsibilities include Sa11dra S. Farle)', j3n, Director of Student Special eroices, Bluefield State College.
grant writing for fu nd ing for the program, supervision of the three professional staff members and the traininK and the supervision of the fourteen para-professional staff members. Sandra is also involved in the counseling and the p lanning of the program acti\ities. Sandra holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Marshall L'ni versity, Marshall , West Virginia, and has begun work on a doctorial degree in admin istration. She is a member ol the Exec u t ive Board of t h e MidEastern Assoc iat ion of Ed ucational Opportunity Program Personnel and i' involved in the po litica l arena in Washington, D.C. soliciting support for educationa l programs for diadvantaged or "non -traditional" students.
Sterlienz Named to Who's Who Among American Women JoAnne Ruth Sterlienz, an alumnae of Beta Zeta Chapteâ&#x20AC;˘- at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, has been recently listed in both Who 's Who Among American Women and Outstanding Young Women in America. A certified public accountant, JoAnne received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Southwe tern Louisiana in 1969 and her Master in Business Administration in 1971 from Tulane University. She currently resides in Santa Monica, Califorma. Her professional career began with her present employer Arthur Young and Compan y for Auditing and Marketing Research in 1971 when he became a member of the audit staff until 1976. She served as audit manager from 1976 until 1980, as office coordinator from 1976 until 18
1979, as staffing chairman from 1979 until the present, and as office director from 1980 unti l the present. JoAnne is a member of the Mount St. Mary's College staff since 1979, the St. Mary's Evening Advisory Council since 1980, the American I nstitute of Certified Public Accountants since 1971, and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants since 1971, The American Women's Society of Certified Public Accountants since 1971, American Management Association since 1979, Auditor's Association since 1977; ational Association for Female Executives since 1979; American Film Institute since 1978; Motion Picture and Television Controllers Association since 1978; The University Club ofLol Angeles since 1977; and the National Organization for Women since 1971. THE PHOENIX
Zanini Seeks Challenge as Firm Vice-President Darla Voreis Zanini, an alumna of Chi Chi Chapter at Ball State Universitv in Muncie, Indiana and a member of the Elkhart-Goshen Alumnae Chapter in Indiana is Vice President of Marketing at Holiday Rambler, an RV firm in Wakarusa, Indiana . She came to work for Holiday Ram. bier in 1978 as a marketing manager. I In 1979, she was made advertising manager. In 1980, she assumed two I new assignments for Holiday Rambler:
one in co-op advertising and one in dealer communications. The n ew assignments took Darla traveling in several areas of the United States and provided for the opportunities for her ~o advance to vice president of marketmg. Darla is active in the Elkhart-Goshen A lumn ae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha as vice president. She is also a member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Elkhart, Indiana.
Price Receives Recognition From Alumnae Panhellenic
Darla Voreis Zanini, XX, Vice-President of H aliday Rambler.
Dory Price, an a lumn a of Delta Epsilon Chapter at Ma nsfield State College, Mansfield, Pennsylvania , is the recipient of the 1981 Award of Recognition presented by the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Alumnae Pan hellenic. Dory was chosen among a field of applicants from variou s Pennsylvania colleges and universities on the basis of scholars hip , leadership, and campus involvement. Dory will con' tinue her studies in Bingha mton , New Yor k, while participating in an internship related to dietary science.
Dory Price, ~E R ecipient of the 1981 Award of R ecognition by Lancaster, Pa. County Panhelle-
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'Forman Serves .as Panhellenic Treasurer Paula Cyrus Foreman , an alumna of Rh o Rho Chapter at Marshall University, Marshall, West Virginia and National Chairman of Scho l ~rs hip , serves as treasurer of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania County Alumnae Panhellenic. She is a member of the Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter and is a former National Vice President of Development.
Paula Cyrus Foreman, PP, Treasurer of Lan cas~er, Pa. County Panhellenic.
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