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Founders' Day Message ===

by Rosemary Goss

National President On Nov. 15, Alpha Sigma Alpha celebrated its 84th birthday. Even with their far-reaching vision, it is difficult to imagine that our five founders, Louise Cox Carper, Juli· ette Hundley Gilliam, Mary Wil· Hamson Hundley, Virginia Boyd Noell and Calva Watson Wootton , could have envisioned the impact of their actions 84 years later.

There have been many signifi· cant dates in Alpha Sigma Alpha's history since Nov. 15, 1901. Per· haps none of them are more momentous than Sept. 15, 1947, when Alpha Sigma Alpha peti· tioned the National Panhellenic Conference for membership. For 32 years, Alpha Sigma Alpha had been a member of the Association of Education Sororities (AES), founded by Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Alpha. AES members had come to believe that the objectives of the social sorority and the social educational sorority were almost identical , and that by remaining an educational social sorority, growth would be restricted. By June 2, 1948, Alpha Sigma Alpha had been admitted into membership in NPC. This action, just like many of the actions of our founders, has had significant impact on our sorority today. Although our allegiance lies first with Alpha Sigma Alpha, we are a part of a much larger group-the thousands of women who belong to the 26 member groups of NPC. There is a certain bond shared by all NPC women that has special meaning.

Unfortunately , especially on some college campuses, there is very little Panhellenic spirit. On some campuses, the College Pan· hellenic Council does little more than conduct rush and act as a me· dium by which to settle rush d is· putes. If that is the case on your campus, begin working today with the Panhellenic Counc il to adopt programs and projects that will be 2

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of value to all Greek women , the campus and the community.

Working and cooperating with oth· er sororities to make a positive im· pact can be a very rewarding expe· rience.

As Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae, you , too, can be involved in Pan· hellenic work. If an area Panhel· lenic exists in your town or city, you will find that you have much in common with other Greek women.

This can be even more rewarding

Congratulations to the following chapters on upcoming anniversa· ries of their installations.

70 years Beta Beta .............. Feb. 19

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20 years Gamma Xi .... . . . ... ... April 30

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than Panhellenic involvement as a collegian since one often has a broader scope of Panhellenic and the competition of the campus is somewhat removed.

I have been actively involved in Panhellenic work since I became ALA's national editor in 1980, and it has been personally enriching and rewarding. I encourage each Alpha Sigma Alpha collegian and alumna to get to know someone from another national sorority. I think you will find that our Greek heritage gives us much more in common that the differences we might have because we wear differ· ent badges and colors.

This Founders' Day message focused on Panhellenic because AI· pha Sigma Alpha has recorded another significant date in its history. On October 26, 1985, Alpha Sigma Alpha succeeded to the chairmanship of NPC when dele· gate Sidney G. Allen became its 43rd chairman.

During the early development of NPC its object was set forth: To maintain on a high plane fraternity life and interfraternity relationships, to cooperate with college authorities in their efforts to maintain high social and scholarship standards throughout the whole col· lege, and to be a forum for the discussion of questions of interest to the college and fraternity world.

If one examines the early history of Alpha Sigma Alpha, it is easy to guess that our founders would be pleased with our NPC affiliation.

As we take time from our busy lifestyles of the 1980s to reflect upon our founding, let us remember that from its inception, the founders of Alpha Sigma Alpha had plans for an organization that was national in scope. I am sure they would be pleased that Alpha Sigma Alpha has now taken a place of leadership in the National Panhellenic Conference.

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Fall 1985

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Founders' Day Message

It's convention time in the mile-high city

In this issue

President Rosemary Goss shares her thoughts on this 84th year of Alpha Sigma Alpha's founding .

She remembers the past and speaks of the future of our sorority. She also congratulates chapters that have reached milestones in their affliation with Alpha Sigma Alpha.

4 A bold move After years of struggling for survival in their limiting "field," six Association of Education Sororities applied for membership in National Panhellenic Conference. Sidney Allen, AEA's NPC delegate and 1985-87 chairman of NPC, takes you step by step through the process by which Alpha Sigma Alpha became a member of NPC.

EDITOR Nancy I. Z. Reese 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac Des Plaines, IL 60016

PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Edilor Kim R. Meyer 8014 Rossman Gulch Rd. Morrison, CO 80465

Collegiate Editor Cretia Rowlette 3861 N. Cherry Ln .

Kansas City, MO 64116

Feature Editor Sue Zorichak Hagen 3612 70th St. E. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075

The women of Denver are gearing up for Convention '86. In three articles, they tell you about their city, their convention chairman and about themselves.

15 Three women win AEA's highest honors

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Chosen 1985 award winners are three women you'll want to know more about. Sue Hagen profiles the Ideal Pledge, Frost Fidelity and Elizabeth Bird Small award winners.

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17 Development Fund donors list A complete list of donors from Sept. 1, 1984 to Aug. 30, 1985 is included in this issue, along with information on how you can donate to the fund this year.

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Send change of address and business correspondence to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquart ers, 1201 East Walnut St., Springfield, Missouri 65802. Ad· dress all correspondence of an editorial nature to th e editor, Nancy I. Z. Reese, 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

ARTICLES are invited for publication in this journal.

Manuscripts should be submitted to the editorial staff for consideration . Acceptances are on a contrib· uting basis only and subject to editorial review. Arti cles publ ished are the personal expressions of th e authors and do not necessari ly represent the policies of AEA. Second-class postage paid at Springfield, Missouri, and at additional mailing offices.

Historian Esther Kaufman Gatseos 6659 E. Eastman Ave. Denver, CO 80224

Look for information on a new graduate residence scholarship being offered by the sorority; a nominating form for the 1986-88 National Council; and an exciting new publishing venture by Alpha Sigma Alpha-the Narcissus, a cookbook by and for Alpha Sigs.

............. Directory ....... Alumnae Action

On the Cover Denver, the mile-high city, is the site of the Alpha Sigma Alpha 1986 convention.

The Next Issue Will feature a complete report on the installation of NPC delegate Sidney Allen as chairman of Nationa) Panhellenic Conference.

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A BOLD MOVE After years of struggling for survival only on the campuses of educational institutions, six women approached NPC with a request for membership for their sororities. Alpha Sigma Alpha President Emerita Wilma Wilson Sharp was one of those women.

by Sidney Allen N PC Delegate On Nov. 15, 1901, at Longwood College, in Farmville, VA, Alpha Sigma Alpha was born. Three years prior, Sigma Sigma Sigma had its beginnings on the same campus. On July 10, 1915, almost 14 years later, after both sororities had become organized nationally, representatives from Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma met in Cincinnati , OH , to form an association that would promote the welfare of sororities at teach路 ers' colleges and colleges of edu路 cation in universities. The new organization, with its constitution, code of ethics and a model constitution for college panhellenics, was launched Sept. 4 , 1915, under the name Association of Pedagogical Sororities.

Pi Kappa Sigma and Delta Sigma Epsilon were admitted in 1917, followed by Theta Sigma Upsilon in 1925. Alpha Sigma Tau became a member in 1926. Pi Delta Theta became a member, but merged 10 years later with Delta Sigma Epsi lon , leaving six member sororities in the Association of Education Sororities, a name change that had been in effect since the third bien4

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nial conference.

Before 1911 , the sororities, which later composed the AES , were classified as general sororities. When AES decided to establish chapters only at teachers colleges or departments, or colleges of education in universities, it cleared its rolls of chapters in colleges of liberal arts.

National Panhellenic Conference (then known as National Panhellenic Congress) had been evolving since 1893, and its field of colonization was on liberal arts campuses. It was officially organized in 1902 -04. Former AES chapters on liberal arts campuses joined the NPC groups. Women in such chapters automatically became members of both AES and NPC sororities.

Many students went only two years to a teachers college, where they earned a teacher's certificate, and then transferred to a university , to further pursue a university degree . While in the teachers college, those students had the privilege of membership in AES sororities. Upon transferring to a university, they often affiliated with NPC sororities. This dual membership practice was allowed.

The problem of " field " started in 1927 when AES established the

policy of restricting its charter grants to senior colleges offering a four-year course leading to a degree in education . In 1926, an agreement was made between NPC and AES that " National Panhellenic Conference Fraternities would not enter fields occupied by the Education Sororities." This began a round of resolutions covering the issue: 1928: NPC voted to abide by the agreement not to enter fields already occupied by the education fraternities.

1930: NPC reaffirmed its agreement with education fraternities not to enter the field of normal schools and teachers colleges, and requested education fraternities to respect the rights of NPC in other college fields.

1931: NPC declared every department of a college , or every college within a university, where students can pursue studies leading to a bachelor's degree, as a legitimate field from which its constituent fraternities may recruit members.

1935: National Panhellenic Conference reaffirmed its gentlemen ' s agreement and accepted the AES ' suggestion of a joint study plan which deals with change of school as stated by the THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

Heritage of AEA

Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Alpha snare a close heritage as the original founders of AES. During the 1980 Convention in Chicago, the Tri路Sigma president addressed the convention body and presented these photographic memories of the two groups.

National Panhellenic Congress Committee. (Congress and confer路 ence are interchangeable because the organization changed its name several times before 1945, when the name conference was adopted).

1939: NPC agreed not to enter fields already occupied by AES chapters and agreed to consider as the field of AES the institutions accredited by the American Association ofTeachers' Colleges.

1945: NPC reaffirmed the agreement on field . Both NPC and AES decided to undertake a study of the trends and changes in higher education and their subsequent effects upon teachers colleges and general colleges. This study was undertaken so that conclusions might be based upon it regarding the future relationship of NPC and AES. The minutes of the 15th Biennial Conference of AES held April 17, 1943, at the Morrison Hotel , Chicago, record that member groups of AES were located on 55 campuses throughout the United States.

Since more and more colleges were becoming accredited as universities, it was self-evident that aggressive extension was impossible on the part of the AES. Its field was becoming more and more narTHE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

row every year because there were fewer and fewer colleges and universities primarily identified as teacher education institutions. As early as 1939, AES leaders such as Wilma Sharp, Alpha Sigma Alpha, and Mabel Lee Walton, Sigma Sigma Sigma, realized that overlapping of fields was occurring more and more. Each member sorority submitted a comprehensive and formal petition for membership in National Panhellenic Congress.

But it was not until 1947 that the formal steps toward affiliation with NPC were taken. Again, AES took the initiative.

A very significant step in this transition occurred during a special conference of AES held Aug. 14-17, 1947, in the Drake Hotel , Chicago. It was there that the AES members reiterated that there were three reasons why AES groups were desirous of becoming members of NPC: 1. The difficulty brought on by changed field.

2 . NPC was no longer identified with its former field alone and was attracted to colleges where AES served.

3. AES either wished its positions on its campuses protected, or the privilege of membership in NPC and the opportunity to

compete on that basis.

The sororities in AES did not wish to become professional educational sororities, for they had been mainly social in nature, serving the educational field. Neither did they wish to pursue the merger route with each other, just to enlarge their sizes for competitive reasons. Nor did they wish to petition NPC individual groups for the purpose of merging or absorption.

Mrs. E. Tiel Smith, chairman of the NPC Committee on Eligibility and Nationalization of Social Groups was invited to confer with AES member representatives. After lengthy informal and formal discussion , there was mutual agreement that a general letter should be prepared for NPC. Mrs. Sharp was asked to draft this letter. It was decided that the biennial meeting of AES would be held in Colorado Springs, at the time of the NPC meeting, for possible consultation with representatives of that organization. A discussion of the method of petition was held.

Several weeks later, on Sept. 22, 1947 the Interfraternity Relations Committee of AES met at Neil House , Columbus, OH. Present were Mrs. Sharp, chairman of the committee; Miss Walton, Sigma Continued on page 6 FALL 1985

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Heritage of AEA Continued {rom page 5 Sigma Sigma, and Mrs . H. E. Staehle, Alpha Sigma Tau . On the first day the entire "field" problem was discussed again and plans were made for folders to be sent to administrators on college campus路 es, explaining the proposed changes. The letter to administrators reads: Another Biennium of the Association of Education Sororities will close in November, 1947. An important part of our AES program during this biennium has been to conduct, with National Panhellenic Conference, a joint study regarding the merging of our once separate fields of fraternity activities and the points of similarity in the service and programs of NPC and AES . To substantiate the conclusions of our AES study, we would appreciate your endorsement of AES sororities on your campus.

The Association of Education Sororities wishes to express its gratitude for your cooperation.

Folders for NPC were prepared then . AES submitted some suggestions for adjustments to be made within the period of Associate Membership. These suggestions dealt mainly with dual membership, exercise of restraint on the part of NPC groups in extension on campuses already occupied by AES groups for this period and the status of colleges having pending status with regional accrediting agencies.

The 17th and final conference of the AES was Nov. 12-14, 1947, at the Antlers Hotel , Colorado Springs, with Miss Vera Newburn , Theta Sigma Upsilon , presiding .

The following members answered roll call : EEE .......... Mabel Lee Walton AEA ...... . .Wilma Wilson Sharp ITKE ............ Ruth S. Neidig EE .............. . Maud E. Hill 8 Er .. ... . ....... Vera Newburn 6

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AET .......... Carrie W. Staehle During the afternoon meeting, word came from NPC that the petitions for associate membership had been accepted. Their meeting was being held simultaneously in Colorado Springs. A rising vote of thanks was given to the Interfraternity Relations Committee, which met with NPC at the Broadmoor earlier, to finalize the merger. Mrs. Sharp was asked to read the report. She read the following resolution, which was voted upon separately for each of the six AES sororities: Resolved that be admitted to Associate Membership in National Panhellenic Conference under the following conditions:

1. The requirements for membership as stated in the Bylaws , Article 1 , paragraph b , be met on or before June 1, 1948.

2. This Associate Membership shall be dated as of November 194 7.

3 . Failure to meet these stipulated requirements shall cause automatic recision on June 1, 1948.

NPC agreed there would be no

expansion by NPC groups on AES campuses until January 1949.

Following are excerpts from Mrs. Sharp's comments on this momentous occasion: Each of our six sororities is now a member of NPC, provided it has met the constitutional requirements by June 1, 1948. We were informed positively that just as our sororities petitioned individually, they must now proceed as individual organizations.

Because Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Alpha organized AES in September, 1915, I feel I have the right to speak now of its dissolution.

AES was formed for a definite purpose and guided by commendable ideals. Almost from its organization, it was beset with problems of Field, which it attempted to solve with courage and wisdom.

Since my own membership on the AES Council, I have served as a member of the Field Committee . . . sometimes at your pleasure, sometimes not. It has always been a great privilege to work with Miss Walton , under whose leadership we now come , as THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

she said this morning, 'to the end of an era.' . . .

And now since there is no longer a purpose for AES, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Alpha, its founders, wish to withdraw from it.

Perhaps it will be expedient for all of us to handle this matter by a motion. Therefore, I move that when provision for pending financial matters has been made, AES disband as an organization."

The motion was seconded, passed, and the chairman declared the Association of Education Sororities dissolved.

In 1951, after a four-year period of being associate members, the six sororities became full-fledged members. Later, three of the original six were absorbed by other original NPC groups.

Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Tau have remained as they were originally founded. They are the only sororities of the disbanded AES to have kept their original identity.

The NPC delegates of these groups, Mary Barbee, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Cynthia McCrory, Alpha Sigma Tau, and Sidney Allen, Alpha Sigma Alpha, served their

sororities and NPC as members of the NPC Executive Committee during the 1981-1983 biennium.

This October, Alpha Sigma Alpha assumed the position of Chairman of the Conference for 1985-87 .

Sidney Allen will be the delegate to assume these responsibilities.

This year, 1985, marks 34 years that Alpha Sigma Alpha has been a full member of NPC. Mrs. Sharp continued to give leadership in NPC as an Alpha Sigma Alpha, as have the representatives who have followed her. Our delegates in this conference have always provided leadership at the highest level in any capacity in which they served.

They have worked on research committees, as Area Advisors, in the College Panhellenics Committee, the Alumnae Panhellenics Committee and ad hoc committees. They have been accorded respect by other representatives.

They have served with ability, stability and grace.

Those of us who now represent Alpha Sigma Alpha in National Panhellenic Conference hold these women in high esteem. Let us hope that our present leadership has and will continue to be at the highest level. It is a challenge for all of us. We shall not have this

Sidney Gremillion Allen is National Panhellenic Conference delegate for Alpha Sigma Alpha and the 1985-87 chairman of NPC.

unique opportunity again for 52 years. Many of us will not be around to know what is happening.

The future members who will have the privilege of serving on the Executive Committee during the years 2033-39 have not yet been born. When they do, I hope they remember the past with reverence, accept the responsibilities of their present and maintain the promise of hope for those who serve after them, as we have, and are, maintaining it for them. 1:r 1:r

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1986 nominating committee needs your help At National Convention 1986, election of the seven members of National Council will be held in accordance with the bylaws of AI:A. The nominating committee, composed of Diane Stevenson, chairman, Joan Runckel and Bonnie Koenemann, solicits your cooperation and assistance in suggesting nominees and providing a brief, factual account of their AI:A and community activities as well as special talents for leadership.

Nominees should be AI:A women from either your local area or other areas who have served Alpha Sigma Alpha in some capacity on the National level (eg: as a chairman, province director or previous council member) and who have the time, ability and interest to serve in a National leadership role.

The deadline for submission of names for consideration is Feb. 1, 1986.

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I recommend the following for AI:A National Council: (Give married and maiden name, chapter, address and phone number if possible.)

President _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ VP-Program - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VP-Development _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ VP-Collegians - - - - - - - - - - - - - VP-Alumnae _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ VP-Finance _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Secretary _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Return to: Mrs. Kim Stevenson Name of Contributor _ _ __ R.D. 6, Box 6534 Address _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Mercer, PA. 16137 Alumnae Chapter _ _ _ _ __ Collegiate Chapter _ _ _ __

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by Judy Holman It's Denver in '86! That's right, the 1986 Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention will be the first ever held in the mile high city. And if you haven't been to Denver in a while, or if you 've never been here, it's a city that's bigger and bolder than ever and waiting to show you a wonderful time.

What's there to do? Well , you can visit the home of " Unsinkable"

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Molly Brown, watch Denver's two most famous exports being made at Coors Brewery and the U.S. Mint, walk the mile-long, tree-lined mall through the heart of downtown Denver's shopping district and stand a mile high on the steps of the State Capitol. There are more than a thousand restaurants to choose from , and you 'll long re member area specialties like Colorado beef and fresh Rocky Mountain trout. Eat Mexican food , buy that 10 -gallon hat and cowboy boots you 've always wanted , gaze at the majestic splendor of 14,000foot , snow -capped peaks against the deep blue Colorado sky.

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The mountains tower above the skyline of Denver.

family! Plan a vacation around convention-Colorado is as big as it is tall. With the Rockies at its back door, Denver is a gateway to a recreational paradise with opportunities for everything from ballooning and hang gliding to fishing

and backpacking . Narrow gauge railroad rides, ghost towns, mountain meadows splashed with the colors of wildflowers , jeep rides and some of the most aweinspiring mountain scenery await you just a short drive from the city.

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With her husband Mark, Kim enjoys the view from their mountain home with sons Eric left and Patrick. ' '

Meyer finds convention a challenge Specialty shops and restaurants fill the Tabor Center, a perfect place for free -time browsing.

So plan to be in Denver in '86.

The beautiful new Westin Hotel in downtown Denver will be convention headquarters-right on the i6th Street Mall, one block from historic Larimer Square. The Westin is an ideal convention hotel with its beautiful rooms, · wellplanned meeting spaces and central location. The adjacent Tabor Center, with its specialty shops, fast food stalls and pushcart vendors is perfect for strolling between meeting sessions.

And travel is so easy. Denver is just 340 miles west of the geographic center of the country.

Whether you come from the north, south, east or west, it won't take you long to get here. Seventeen airlines serve Denver, three in· terstate highways cut directly through the city and daily coast-to· coast buses and trains will bring you within four blocks of the Westin Hotel. Tempted? Well, pack those bags-you'll love Colorado. See you in Denver in '861

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The first convention that National Alumnae Editor Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, attended was Niagara Falls in 1980. .. "Maybe I'm crazy," she says, but as I watched the convention chairman there I thought it looked like fun, and that I would enjoy being the chairman some day." Kim accepted the convention chair· man challenge last year and has learned, among other things, "an awful lot about the hotels in Denveri" she says.

She adds that being chairman is the biggest challenge she's taken on in quite some time. "I know it will be a learning experience for me," she says, "but I'm a natural organizer and enjoy working with my Al;A sisters." She credits the Denver Alumnae group with making the difficult task less so. "I can't think of a better group of women to do all the planning and preparation for a national convention than the Denver Alumnae group. They're hard workers and follow through on their commit· ments, besides being a great support group for each other," she says.

Kim pledged Beta Beta in 1970 and served as chapter editor and in several other offices. She graduated magna cum laude in elementa· ry education and music from the

University of Northern Colorado in 1973, and that year was chosen as the national Elizabeth Bird Small award winner.

She married Air Force Academy graduate Mark Meyer and returned to Denver in 1979. After joining the alumnae group, she served on several committees, as vice president and just finished her term as president. Kim was Province X Director prior to her work on The Phoenix.

Aside from Al;A, she says, her other support group includes husband Mark, an airline pilot and fighter pilot with the Colorado Air National Guard, sons Eric, 4, and Patrick, 2 1k. Another child is due in early February. "Dare I hope . . . a legacy?" she says.

In addition to planning convention and running a full-time business (the Meyer family) Kim makes time for needlework and quilting, running, bicycle touring and ski· ing . She also serves on several boards in her church, as well as on the church council, does volunteer work with a hospice and belongs to MOPS-Mothers of Preschoolers-a Christian group for mothers and their children.

In the meantime, she says, she's trying to survive having a baby and a convention.

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Denver group 60 years old

by Kim R. Meyer The Denver Alumnae Chapter has existed fo r more than 60 years and is still going strong.

The members of th is diverse group range in age from the 20s to the 80s, are either married, single or widowed, are housewives or ca· reer women, but all have one thing in common-their dedication to Alpha Sigma Alpha. Even though the Denver metro area is quite large, the group meets monthly during the evening, with occasion· al Saturday luncheons.

A long-standing tradition for the group is the fall potluck dinner at the home of Grace Dalby Davies, BB, a former national officer. For more than 30 years, the group has held its first meeting of the year in her home.

Highlights on the Denver Alumnae calendar include the couples' Christmas party and the Valentine's Day luncheon. The alumnae also usually find themselves get· ting together for some sort of fam· ily gathering in the summer-too long a time to let go by without catching up on each other's news.

Many past and present national officers live in the Denver area and

Polly Smelser Schlosser, left, and Dorothy Hughes Johnson, at the annual fall potluck dinner.

are active in the group. Along with several past national council mem· bers is past national president, Mary Ann Sidehamer Wenzel, rH, now living in Boulder and national vice president of development.

These women bring a dimension of experience and perspective to the group that is most helpful in plan· ning a national convention.

The nearest collegiate chapter is Beta Beta at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, about 60 miles northeast of Denver. Although the distance (and Colorado's winter weather) pre· vents frequent contact between the groups, they do gather for several special occasions each year. These include homecoming, State Day and a wine-and-cheese tasting par· ty hosted by the collegians. Many of the alumnae are Beta Betas,

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1 c_onvention registrati~n forr:ns wi~l not be published in The Phoen1x. Instead, Alpha S1gma IS askmg that members who are interested in attending convention fill out the form below. You may also wish to put the same information on a post card.

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though Denver attracts businesses and people from all over, so there are many other collegiate chapters represented.

Fund-raising for the alumnae the past few years has consisted of selling Gold C coupon books (part of the proceeds go to Colorado Special Olympics) and taking inventories for department and sporting goods stores. The alumnae also support Special Olympics, individually at sporting events, and one meeting each year is devoted to working in the Spe· cial Olympic office doing whatever needs to be done.

Alpha Sigma Alpha has always played an active part in the Denver Area Panhellenic (DAP) and this year is no exception. The group is especially proud of Ellen Funk Akers, BA, who is now Panhellenic president after serving several years on the DAP board. Through DAP, AEA alumnae support the needlework guild and the scholar· ship fund for sorority women on Colorado campuses.

There are many lifetime friend· ships among the Denver alumnae, women who have known each oth· er since college, through marriage and children, retirement and all of life's ups and downs. It's inspiring for younger members to see life· times of sisterhood between these women and proof of the special and lasting bonds of Alpha Sigma Alpha.** * THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

====Directory ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL OFFICERS 1985-1986 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

NATIONAL CHAIRMEN

President Emerita-Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ (Mrs. Fred M.), 1405 Hardy Avenue, Independence, MO 64052 President-Or. Rosemary Goss, BIT (Mrs. Robert E.), 2305 Capistrano Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 Vice President of Program-Paula Cyrus Foreman, PP (Mrs. Stuart), 410 North Duke Street, Millersville, PA 17551 Vice President of Development-MaryAnn Sidehamer Wenzel, rH, P.O. Box 7369, Boulder, CO 80306 Vice President of Collegians-Marilyn Manion Stratton, BB (Mrs. Robert), 6106 Spring Time, San Antonio, TX 78249 Vice President of Alumnae-Linda Bonine Rogers, AI (Mrs. Steven E.), 377 Mayberry Lane, Dover, DE 19901 Vice President of Finance-Diane Yencic James, HH (Mrs. Don L.), Rt. 5, Box 316, Pittsburg, KS 66762 Secretary-Helen Hooper Malone, Br (Mrs. George J. Jr.), 5526 East 36th Street, Tulsa, OK 74135

Chairman of Chapter Advisors-Diane Sauro Steven路 son, (Mrs. Kim), R.D. 6, Box 6534, Mercer, PA 16137 Chairman of Alumnae Development-Carmine Cree Alvey, XX, 4300 University Avenue, Muncie, IN 47304 Chairman of Colonies-Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson, Br (Mrs. Ronald), 5880 South Joplin, Tulsa, OK 74135 Constitution Chairman-Connie Peyton Glidewell, zz, 2931 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, MO 64683 Chairman of Housing-Sandra Phillips Brzezinski, rE (Mrs. Wayne F.), 7041 W. Tripoli Avenue, Milwaukee, Wl53220 Chairman of Philanthropies-Elaine Rahaim Fuerst, BA, 22657 SW 8 Court, Boca Raton, FL 33433 Chairman of Ritual-Silvana Filippello Richardson, rA (Mrs. Robert), Fountain Spring Lane, Johnston, Rl 02919 Chairman of Rush-Debbie Sharp Craig, zz (Mrs. Randall), 6S.521 Naper Blvd., Apt. 6, Naperville, IL 60540 Chairman of Scholarship-Or. Betty Furrow Hines, BI (Mrs. William H.), 316 Second Street, Radford, VA 24141 Chairman of Standards-Jean Moore Weaver, BN (Mrs. James), 3115 Steed, Florissant, MO 63033

SPECIAL OFFICERS NPC Delegate and President of NPC-Sidney Gremillion Allen, irir, 10064 Heritage Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 NPC First Alternate Delegate-Betty Urban Wallick, zz, 676 Park Avenue, York, PA 17402 Editor-Nancy I. Zander Reese, BT, 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Headquarters Executive-Rose Marie Fellin, BE, National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut, Spring路 field, MO 65802

THE PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor-Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB (Mrs. Mark), 8014 Rossman Gulch Road, Morrison, CO 80465 Collegiate Editor-Cretia Rowlette, <1><1>, 3861 North Cherry Lane, Kansas City, MO 64116 Feature Editor-Sue Zorichak Hagen, BB (Mrs. Jeff), 3612 70th St. East, Inver Grove Hts., MN 55075 Historian-Esther Kaufman Gatseos, BB (Mrs. George), 6659 E. Eastman, Denver, CO 80224

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CHAPTER CONSULTANT Suzanne Kilgannon, BI National Headquarters 1201 East Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802 Phone: 417-869-0980 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Delegate .. . ....... . ....... . ... Sidney Gremillion Allen Alternate Delegate .. . ......... . .. Betty Urban Wallick First Alternate .. .. ........ MaryAnn Sidehamer Wenzel Second Alternate ..... . ........... . Dr. Rosemary Goss THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

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=====Directory NATIONAL COLLEGIATE PROVINCE DIRECTORS PROVINCE I DIRECTOR

PROVINCE VI DIRECTOR

Kathleen Thompson Pilecki, ..1T (Mrs. Larry), 26A Camelot Court, Buffalo, NY 14214 SUNY College at Buffalo, Pi Pi-Buf· falo, NY 14222 Rochester Institute of Technology, Gamma Iota-Rochester, NY 14623

Cherie Fink Shallock, ..1Z (Mrs. Ed· ward), 223 Burr Oak Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502 Radford University, Beta lota-Rad· ford, VA 24141 Concord College, Beta Pi-Athens, wv 24712 Elon College, Delta Rho-Eion Col· lege, NC 27244

PROVINCE II DIRECTOR Bonnie Oswald, rx, 1504 Evergreen Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Alpha Gamma-Indiana, PA 15701 Clarion University, Gamma Omi· cron-Ciarion, PA 16214 Slippery Rock University, Gamma Xi-Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Edinboro University, Gamma PsiEdinboro, PA 16412

PROVINCE Ill DIRECTOR Susanne Withsosky Ford, NN (Mrs. Allan), 1210 Hartranft Avenue, Ft. Washington, PA 19034 Penn State University, Gamma EtaUniversity Park, PA 16802 East Stroudsburg University, Gamma Rho-East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Mansfield University, Delta Epsilon-Mansfield, PA 16933 Bloomsburg University, Delta ChiBloomsburg, PA 17815

PROVINCE VII DIRECTOR

PROVINCE XII DIRECTOR

Karla Kamp , .:lli, 1627 North Elm, Evansville, IN 47712 Murray State University, Beta NuMurray, KY 42071 Eastern Illinois University, Gamma Omega-Charleston , IL 61920 Indiana State University, Delta Kappa-Evansville, IN 47711

Lori White Scott, EE (Mrs. Jack), 4513 W. 54th St., Roeland Park, KS 66205 Emporia State University, Epsilon Ep· silon-Emporia, KS 66801 Northeast Missouri State University, Alpha Beta-Kirksville, MO 63501 Northwest Missouri State University, Phi Phi-Maryville, MO 64468 Missouri Valley College, Gamma Pi-Marshall , MO 65340

PROVINCE VIII DIRECTOR Lynnann Jimenez, AA, 3342 Harmony Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45248 Miami University, Alpha Alpha-Oxford, OH 45056 Ball State University, Chi Chi-Muncie, IN 47301 Indiana State University, Beta Upsilon-Terre Haute, IN 47807

PROVINCE IX DIRECTOR

Jane B. Ramsey, ..11, 624 Leeds Road , Elkton, MD 21921 Temple University, Kappa KappaPhiladelphia, PA 19122 Drexel University, Nu Nu-Philadelphia, PA 19104 University of Delaware, Delta IotaNewark, DE 19711 York College of Pennsylvania, Delta Omicron-York, PA 17403

Barbara Johnston Hofmockel, B'lt (Mrs. Larry), 3903 Canterbury Road , Kalamazoo, Ml49007 Adrian College, Gamma Mu-Adrian, Ml 49221 General Motors Institute, Delta Nu A-Flint , Ml 48504 General Motors Institute, Delta Nu B-Fiint, Ml 48504 Central Michigan University, Beta Theta-Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48858 St. Mary's College, Epsilon DeltaWinona, MN 55987

PROVINCE V DIRECTOR

PROVINCE X DIRECTOR

Debbie Parr, ..1P, 19 Chase Gayton Circle Apt. 531 , Richmond, VA 23233 Longwood College, Alpha-Farmville, VA 23901 James Madison University, Beta Epsilon-Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Virginia Commonwealth University, Epsilon Gamma-Richmond , VA Virginia Wesleyan College, Epsilon Eta-Norfolk, VA

Beth Colwell, BB, 840 S. Onieda, A208, Denver, CO 80224 University of Northern Colorado, Beta Beta-Greeley, CO 80631 Dickinson State College, Beta EtaDickinson, ND 58601

PROVINCE IV DIRECTOR

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Western Illinois University, Beta Kappa-Macomb, IL 61455 Northern Illinois University, Beta Rho-DeKalb, IL 60115 Loyola University, Gamma LambdaChicago, IL 60626 DePaul University, Delta Eta-Chicago, IL 60614 University of Illinois, Epsilon BetaChampaign, IL 61820

PROVINCE XI DIRECTOR Susan Headley, XX , 1800 Huntington Blvd. Apt . 408, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

PROVINCE XIII DIRECTOR Cindy Fundis, EE, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802 Central Missouri State University, Zeta Zeta-Warrensburg, MO 64093 Southwest Missouri State University, Beta Sigma-Springfield , MO 65802 Pittsburg State University, Eta EtaPittsburg, KS 66762

PROVINCE XIV DIRECTOR Diane Pyle McWilliams, BA, 6 Borg Court, Little Rock, AR 72209 University of Central Arkansas, Beta Lambda-Conway, AR 72032 Henderson State University, Beta Mu-Arkadelphia, AR 71923 University of Arkansas at Monticello, Gamma Zeta-Monticello , AR 71655 Southern Arkansas University, Epsilon Alpha-Magnolia, AR

PROVINCE XV DIRECTOR Nancy Szalwinski, B..1, 2119-A Broad· way, New Orleans, LA 70118 University of Southern Mississippi Beta Delta-Hattiesburg, MS 39401 University of Texas at San Antonio, Delta Upsilon-San Antonio, TX 78285 THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

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.AI;A Alumnae Regions

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Alumnae Chapters

Note: An Alumnae Region Director serves in each region. Contact them for information on alumnae membership.

NATIONAL ALUMNAE REGION DIRECTORS REGION I DIRECTOR Joan Rindfleisch Runckel, Illi (Mrs. Gary), 65 Lafayette Blvd., Williamsville, NY 14221 Boston, Massachusetts-Miss Jean Barbarick, 35 Pilgrim Way, East Walpole, MA 02032 Buffalo, New York-Mrs. Thomas A. Lucia, 59 Pfohl Pl., Williamsville, NY 14221 Central Pennsylvania-Mrs. D. Ray Koons, RR #2, Box 132, Keller Dr., Red Lion, PA 17356 Charleston, West Virginia-Mrs. James Gunter, 2992 Ruth St., Charleston, WV 25302 Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania-Mrs. William Schwarze, 3 Longpoint Lane, Media, PA 19063 Huntington, West Virginia-Mrs. Paul Leffingwell, P.O. Box 302, Chesapeake, OH 45619 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-Mrs. Paul Butler, 635 Seminole, Philadelphia, PA 19116 THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-Mrs. Robert Boykin, Rt. 4, Box 352D5, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Princeton, West Virginia-Patricia Peterson, Rt. 3, Box 402, Abington, VA 24210 Rochester, New York-Mrs. R. J. Baker, 126 Meadow Drive, Rochester, NY 14618 Wilmington, Delaware-Mrs. John Benze, 1802 North Scott, Wilmington, DE 19806 York, Pennsylvania-Christine Knaub, 121 S. Herman St., York, PA 17404

REGION II DIRECTOR Diane (Dolly) Purvis Loyd, B~, 2300 Lincoln Road, #140, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Charlotte, North Carolina-Mrs. William A. Higgins, 13521 Five Gait Court, Matthews, NC 28105 Fort Lauderdale, Florida-Jean Grason, 5860 SW 7 St., Plantation,

FL 33314 Hattiesburg, Mississippi-Mrs. Paulette Leblanc, 105 Pinewood Drive ' Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Jackson Purchase, Kentucky- Terri Ford, Rt. 2, Box 209, Calvert City, KY 42029 Lexington, Kentucky-Mrs . Henry Harned, Rt. 3, Hickman Hill Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601 Metro Atlanta-Mrs. James L. Frink 4453 Sheila Court, Lilburn, GA 30247 Mississippi Gulf Coast-Becky Moody, 118 Woodhaven Dr., Gulfport, MS 39501 Norfolk, Virginia-Lynn Wyndham, 4549 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Northern Virginia-Susan Denise Donnell, 5013 Caryn Ct., #302, Alexandria, VA 22312 Peninsula, Virginia-Mrs. James T. Scott Jr., 11 Rutledge Rd ., Newport News, VA 23601 FALL 1985

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Directory Piedmont, North Carolina-Kimberly Dorcett , 3502-D Parkwood Dr., Greensboro, NC 27403 Richmond, Virginia-Debbie Parr, 19 Chase Gayton Circle #531 , Richmond, VA 23233 Roanoke Valley, Virginia-Rebecca Oliver, 2908 Tully Dr., NW, Roanoke, VA 24019 Tri-City, Florida (Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa}-lngrid Sevigny, 826 16th Way, Palm Harbor, FL 33563 Washington , D. C. -Mrs . Anthony Ritz, 5354 Thunder Hill Rd ., Columbia, MD 21045

REGION Ill DIRECTOR Jean M. Hoffman, BT, 310 East First Street, Greensburg, IN 47240 Akron, Ohio-Mrs. Susan Wright , 5027 Johnnycake Ridge NE, Canton , OH 44705 Anderson, Indiana-Mrs. Ted Rinehart, 313 Vasbinder Dr., Chesterfield , IN 46017 Cincinnati, Ohio-Mrs. Shirley Wakefield , 7238 Longfield Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45243 Columbus, Indiana-Jean Hoffman, 310 East First St., Greensburg, IN 47240 Columbus, Ohio-Patricia Sampson, 1902 Slaton Ct., Worthington , OH 43085 Dayton, Ohio-Mrs. Roger Shoffner, 8160 Long Creek Dr., Centerville, OH 45459 Elkhart -Goshen, Indiana-Ursula Mars, 1104 Highland Dr., Goshen, IN 46526 Fort Wayne, Indiana-Mrs. Shirley Brown , 6603 Popp Road , Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 Ind i anapolis, Indiana-Mrs . Riki Lineback, 8240 Taunton , Indianapolis, IN 46260 Muncie, Ind iana-Carmine Alvey , 4300 University Ave. , Muncie, IN 47304 Newark-Zanesville, Ohio-Mrs. Norman Cogswell , 1070 W. Church St., Newark, OH 43055 Northwestern Ohio-Barb Christensen , 1764 Cambridge Park East, Maumee, OH 43537 Southwestern lndiana-Lori Clouser, 110 N. Bell Ave. , Evansville, IN 47712 Terre Hau te, Indiana-Therese Miller, 7504 N. 43rd St. , #8 , Terre Haute, IN 47805 14

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REGION IV DIRECTOR Elizabeth Zubinski Heidel , ro

(Mrs. James P.), 1410 71st St., Downers Grove, IL 60516 Chicago, Illinois-Mrs. Betty Hall , 342 D Higgins Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068 Chicago-Metro, Illinois-Mrs. Beth Heidel, 1410 71st St. , Downers Grove, IL 60516 Chicago, Illinois-North SuburbanMrs. Richard Williams, 1976 Fairway Ct., Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 Chicago Illinois-West SuburbanMrs. T. Padgett, 25759 Winchester E #3, Warrenville, IL 60555 Detroit, Michigan-Margaret Sautter, 20475 Balfour #4, Harper Woods, Ml48225 Dickinson, North Dakota-Deb Conlon, 970 Alder Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601 Flint, Michigan-Jully-Buran Seybert, 6024 Princess Lane, Flint, Ml 48016 Grand Rapids, Michigan-Mrs. Jerry M. VanDusen, 7271 Belding, Rockford, Ml 49341 Kalamazoo, Michigan-Mrs. Robert Klesert, 337 Glendale Blvd., Parchment, M149004 Madison, Wisconsin-Judy Wedbel, 9 Glenside Circle, Madison, WI 53717 Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Lorraine Bradley, 10524 W. Sheridan, Mil waukee, WI 53225 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan-Mrs. Michael Martin, 205 W. Orchard, Shepherd, M148883 Twin Cities, Minnesota-Sue Hagen, 3612 70th St. E., Inver Grove Hts., MN 55075

REGION V DIRECTOR Marilyn Ramsey Garbee, BE (Mrs. E. L.), 49 St. Andrews Circle, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Bartlesville, Oklahoma-Mrs. John Dalgarn, 1327 S. Dewey, Bartlesville, OK 74003 Dallas, Texas-Karen Define, 8837 Southwestern #1249, Dallas, TX 75206 Denver, Colorado-Judy Holman 8335 Fairmont #10-206, Denver CO 80231 ' Houston , Te x as-Sandra Bryan , 12210 Advance, Houston, TX 77065 Phoen i x, Arizona-Kay Weekerly, 7005 N. Barbados Pl., Phoenix AZ 85021 '

Pikes Peak, Colorado-Heather Huber, 11445 Buckskin Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80908 San Antonio, Texas-Mindy Mann, 231 Herweck, San Antonio, TX 78213 San Diego, California-Bernita Sipan, 335 Kimball Terrace, Chula Vista, CA 92010 Sun City, Arizona-Harriet Rose Woods, 13627-110th Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 Tulsa, Oklahoma-Christy Bennett, 4317 S. 26 W. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74107

REGION VI DIRECTOR Libby Elliott Moore, BE (Mrs. Dennis), 704 Candlelight, St. Louis, MO 63132 Central Arkansas-Susan McClure, P.O. Box 1625, Conway, AR 72032 Emporia, Kansas-Mrs. Steve Commons, 719 Walnut, Emporia, KS 66801 Greater Kansas City-Eddie Ragan, 13815 W. 78th St., Lenexa, KS 66216 Lafayette, Louisiana-Valerie Vining, RR 1, Box 399 HV, Patterson, LA 70392 Maryville, Missouri-Mrs. Myron Simerly, 215 Alco, Maryville, MO 64468 Monticello, Arkansas-Kathy Henderson, 103 Sherwood, McGehee, AR 71654 New Orleans, Louisiana-Mrs. Allen Bourgeois, 4724 Park Drive South, Metairie, LA 70001 Omaha, Nebraska-Mrs. Wm. L. MacKintosh, 906 N. 148th St., Omaha, NE 68154 Pittsburg, Kansas-Vicki Dennett, 1514 Woodland Drive, Pittsburg , KS 66762 St. Louis, Missouri-Pat Hawkins, 3 Lucie, Valley Park, MO 63088 Springfield, Missouri-Kim Horton, 2700 S. Ingram Mill, Springfield, MO 65804

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1985 Awards

by Sue Zorichak Hagen

Ideal Pledge Ann LaFuze, Beta Epsilon, has been named AI:A Ideal Pledge for 1984-85. The sophomore from Endicott, NY, "exhibited outstanding qualities throughout her pledge period. She was devoted to pledging while very involved in other campus organizations," says Diane Sheehan, BE president.

A member of the James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes Band, Ann maintains a high grade point average. She is also a member of the Medical. and Allied Health Society, and has applied for membership in the Phi Beta Lambda honor society.

According to the chapter president, Ann played a key role in the fund-raising projects of her pledge class. She worked with others to come up with exciting ideas and always stayed around to ensure their success. In addition, Ann was the first pledge to complete her interviews, two-thirds of the way through her pledge period.

According to a BE chapter member, "Ann was always on tim~ for her interviews and was interested in what the active members had to say. Her sincerity impressed everyone." Chapter members recall that Ann was considerate of every member and found time to send notes of inspiration to those who needed their day brightened. She also helped the chapter officers when they needed a hand, especially with parties, setting up and cleaning and working with the music.

Ann is now serving Beta Epsilon as secretary. According to the chapter president, 'The members honored Ann with this office because of her outstanding leadership qualities and ardent service to the sorority throughout her pledge period."* *

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Frost Fidelity Alpha Sigma Alpha's Frost Fidelity Award is presented annually THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

Ann LaFuze

Loree Genzlinger

to a collegian who does things for her chapter "beyond the call of duty;" demonstrates her regard for others by her actions; offers loyal friendship to all; tackles any size problem; and lends a hand in all projects.

Says a chapter member of this year's winner, Phi Phi Loree Genzlinger, "Loree is a truly dynamic individual. She always seems to find enough hours in the day to study, exercise and devote herself to the sorority, yet has plenty of time if we ever need a friend ."

Going beyond the call of duty, the senior from Beatrice, NE, served Phi Phi as president, treasurer, vice president, pledge academic advisor, Sisterhood Council member, National Convention delegate and Founders ' Day chairman.

Representing AI:A on campus, Loree helped found and was secretary of the Data Processing Management Association . She also belonged to Phi Beta Lambda, a business organization; Phi Eta Sigma honor society; school of business and government student advisory committee; was a math department tutor and played intramural volleyball.

Twice a recipient of 4>4>'s highest active grade point average, Loree maintained a high average throughout college. She was

named to the dean's list and was a university scholar, both five times; and earned the Special Awards, New Student Alumni and Jepson scholarships.

Loree demonstrated concern for others through volunteering for Special Olympics, the Head Start program and the sheltered workshop for the mentally handicapped.

An example of Loree's loyal friendship is her work last fall with a sorority member who had been hit by a car that summer. According to another chapter member, Loree spent considerable time talking and exercising with her to help her regain her mental and physical strength.

This loyalty extended to the chapter as well. Loree was often the first to sign up for sorority projects, even if working on them meant staying up all night studying afterward. Putting the chapter good before personal gain, 4>4> members describe Loree as "being there to pat us on the back when we succeed and there to pull us together when we fall."

Says one chapter member, "Her overall participation and dedication to sorority ideals set standards for each chapter member to follow. She is truly an inspiration to everyone."* * * Continued on page 16 FALL 1985

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Julie Bresnick

Continued {rom page 15

Elizabeth Bird Small Leadership. Contributions. Outstanding personality and character. Achievements. And above all , scholarship. Ranking high in every category has earned senior Julie Bresnick, Eta Eta, the 1984-85 Elizabeth Bird Small Award .

According to HH President Lisa Stanley, "No matter what Julie is working for, whether it be the sorority, other campus organizations, her accounting major or her job in the computer science department at Pittsburg State Univer-

sity, she strives for perfection and enjoyment for herself and to oth· ers around her."

Her leadership role is evident in both sorority and campus involvement. She served HH as editor, money-making, public relations and rush chairman, rush counselor and was president of her pledge class. Outside the chapter she was president of the business organizations activities council; president, secretary and editor of the accounting association; and presi dent of Alpha Kappa Psi, a national business fraternity.

In addition, she belonged to the Newman Club; Lambda Sigma sophomore honor society; Delta Mu Delta business school honor society; Omicron Delta Epsilon economics honor society; Omicron Delta Kappa campuswide honor society; the president's council ; Order of Omega Greek honor society and Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

Academics top Julie's list of achievements. ffolding the highest grade point average of all HH members, she maintained a near perfect average throughout college and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Her name has been added to the all-A honor roll; dean's honor roll; HH highest pledge and active grade point average awards; Kelce Business Scholar (among

the top 3 percent of junior and senior business majors); and won the Albert J . Escher Award of Delta Mu Delta (she was the highest scoring applicant in the nation for A~ scholarships).

Her efforts earned her several scholarships, including the Dean's Scholarship, Phillips Petroleum Scholarship, AMA National Scholarship, Mr. and Mrs. James T .

Noel-Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company Scholarship and the Jane Carroll Scholarship of HH Chapter.

In addition, she has represented HH as a 1984 homecoming queen attendant, is listed in Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities, was named Pittsburg State University's Outstanding Senior Woman for 1985 and received the HH Eulalia Roseberry Award for 1985.

According to a chapter member, "Julie's happy smile, optimistic attitude and genuine desire to help others is evident in all she underta es. She is a true Alpha Sig as she "gives full measure" to the sorority and to every other organization she is a part of. In the spirit of true sisterhood, she has the ability to work with each individual member by accepting and adding new ideas to help the organization grow."** *

First graduate resident scholarship Attention graduating seniors or alumnae . . .

Are you interested in pursuing an advanced degree? This may be your chance. The National Council has instituted a new scholarship in the amount of $2,500 for an Alpha Sigma Alpha graduate student in any area of study who meets the fol lowing criteria: • Full-time status preferred • Strong collegiate sorority experience • Willingness to attend and reside on one of the following campuses: University of Illinois Miami University of Ohio

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Eastern Illinois University Indiana State University-Terre Haute University of Southern Mississippi Central Michigan University Ball State University Virginia Commonwealth University University of Delaware For scholarship applications, please write: Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters Graduate Resident Scholarship Application 1201 East Walnut Street Springfield, MO 65802 Application deadline Is Feb. 10, 1986.

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====Development Fund=== Contributors from Sept. 1, 1984-Aug. 30, 1985 Crown Donors $500 or more Beta Beta Polly Smelser Schlosser

Pearl Donors $100 to $249 Alpha Alpha Kathleen Geib Boykin Beta Beta Gretchen Mathews Otness Delta Delta Evelyn McKinley Schneider Eta Eta Anne Middleton Benson Diane Yencic James Kappa Kappa Norma Myce Heberling Nu Nu Jean Reimer Shull Pi Pi Evelyn G. Bell Phi Phi Marion Tollaksen Fischer Chi Chi Letha Heckman Haskins Psi Psi Sidney G. Allen Elizabeth Brock Allison Beta Epsilon Lorraine Warren Strickler Beta Eta Beverly Remsing Trinka

Penny Kiesel-Sanker Linda C. Bresnan Virginia Neibel Brodbeck Virginia Morrison Elise Payne Catherine Landolt Rauch Sue Manning Shelly Mildred Perkins Smith Martha Rosebrook Tomlinson Jane F. Temple Alpha Beta Cindi Scott Baker Kathryn Buchinger Ethel Cassity Schwengel Harriet Rose Woods Frances H. Young Alpha Gamma Kathryn Meiser Barclay Kathleen Rosko Book Gwendolyn Griffith Brechin Vivian Cartwright Lovell Claire Cressman McVitty Jane Shaffer Peters Beta Beta Lydia Cicmanec Balkenbush Elizabeth M. Black June Lewinson Bonacquista Lois Greer Carter Beth Colwell Patricia Anne Haug Mary Hill Dorothy Hughes Johnson Laurene Grant Knupp Grace Mabie Martin Patricia Capra Mocholm

Your name missing?

Please notify National Headquarters Catherine Switzer Moore Joan Bailey Morley Belinda Belt Porter Lynn White Scott Gamma Gamma Nell Rollins Frost Roberta Camp Mann Lora P. Sipes Delta Delta Lillie Greer Viola Doxsee Fiscus Helen McClaflin Williams Epsilon Epsilon Mary Shannon Allee Rita Kemmerer Ridgely Ruth National Welch Joelen Wentz Zeta Zeta Ruth Barton Beverly Hobbs Smith Pat Strider Vandiver Eta Eta Viola Lochrie Cowden Kathryn Keirns Louise C. Perrin Ruth Jean Taylor Mary Pat Thomas Theta Theta lrmajane Wrenn Cullity

Mary Louise Donovan Alice H. Finst Elizabeth Hagar Mabie Peterson Frances M. Phelan Mary Louise Phinney Amelia Bucky Taxter Constance Yates Iota Iota Mary Brady Christian Mayfred Duthie Kappa Kappa Mae Jacobs Baumgartner Laura Wolf Carson Mary Wagner Frobisher Jean Lentz Fuller Alice T. Garretson Ann W. Gelnett Nancy Herr Hershey Carol E. Maish Dorothy Anne McNaul Ruth A. Nailor Margaretta Schenbecker PI ewes Susannah L. Ralston Dorothy W. Reynolds Nancy L. Riti Alma Sheely Schantz Barbara Forscht Shanabrook Elizabeth Schlice Smith Rosemarie Pellegrino Vassallazzo Helen L. Wolfgang Lambda Lambda Helen Snider Garrington Ethel Straw Guthrie Continued on page 18

Gamma Clio Vivi Dobbins Beta Sigma Rose Marie Fellin Marilyn S. Garbee Beta Upsilon Nancyi.ZanderReese

Star Donors $1 to $99 Alpha Janelle Judy Langford Nancy Parrish Lawson Laurie Murren Sue Garber Stewart

Your gift to the Development Fund says you care enough to share in the future of Alpha Sigma Alpha

Alpha Alpha Lauriean Adler THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

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Development Fund==== Continued from page 17 Mu Mu Sarah Breuster Larsen Nu Nu Barbara J. Barnes Gretc hen Way Bickerstaff Eleanor B. Fadeley Dorcas Bates Reilly Virginia Cameron Simon XI XI Gladys L. Anderson Barbara Held Lehua I. Murphy Pi Pi Clara Harper Bassett Mary Barbara Eddy Lillian Blackmore Harrison Dorothy Freund Kraw Katherine B. McKenzie Amy Smith Roesch Gertrude Hemstreet Snyder Norma Munger Sutter Ruth Christman Swenson Rho Rho Madeline Dial Carol Widman

Margaret S. Emery Peggy Ude Findley Florence Patterson Cheryl Toney Philbert Velma Thresher Psi Psi Elaine Killen Douglass Claire Ruffin Kramer Omega Omega Ruth B. Alexander Beta Gamma Rebecca L. Hamby Maxine Line Helen H. Malone Beta Delta Dolly Purvis Loyd Beta Epsilon Susan Cole Bierwagen Emily Leitner Ervin Betty Lewis Rebecca S. Peebles Ann Carol Shockey Ann I. Slksnin Jan E. Verfurth Beta Zeta Vera Foster Carnay

Tau Tau Geraldine Daniel Nucho Mrs. John B. Ridley Phi Phi Mary Powell Douglass Malinda S. Higginbotham LaVona Stalcup Reid Robin Thomas Zellhoefer Chi Chi Carmine P. Alvey Susan L. Arnold Sharon Calvin Dorothy Darrough Cameron

Beta Theta Beth Hubbell Lauralee Kesteloot Elizabeth Turza Beta Iota Catherine Barragh Allen Dorothy G. Hoppers AnneS . Rothschild Alexis Sigethy Slebodnick Beta Kappa Kathleen J. Murtey

Beta Lambda Ruby Fair Griner Elizabeth W. Rost

Beta Chi Mrs. Leonard J. Hill, Jr. Mary Schwartzmann Rubin

Beta Mu Joy Wilson White

Beta Psi Judith Turrall Collins Cynthia J. Sarah Patricia Winters Shepard

Beta Nu Mildred Chapman Karen Miller Betty Clymer Stuart Shirley Thompson Wall Beta Xi Isabelle Williams Brookhiser Rho Chi Mary Snider Busch Ruth Mawson Hudie

Gamma Eta Susan M. Chiesa

Beta Pi Patricia Cantley

Gamma Mu Kimberly Hoopes

Beta Rho Grace Matteson Adee Gina Camarda Gretchen C. Oster Patricia R. Saunders Rosemarie Huber Sawosko Carol A. Sundell

Gamma Xi Eleanor G. Colborn Deborah Kron Bonita Oswald

Beta Sigma Cheryl Junkins Hartman Patricia Lumpe Hawkins Patricia L. Haynes Marilynn Weaver

Delta Epsilon Eileen Cornwall Miriam R. McKaig Delta Zeta Charlene Shallock

Beta Upsilon Catherine Allen Castor Jo Ann Laugel Jeanne VanWinkle McQueen Dorothee Bell O'Reilly Mona Woodward

Delta Iota Krista Roth

Beta Phi Nancy J. Koester Nancy A. Reimers

My contribution

Crown ($500 or more) Pearl ($100 to $249) Ruby ($250 to $499) Star ($1 to $99) Name: ___________________________ _ Last

College chapter _ _ _ _ __ ___ Alumnae Chapter _ _ _ __ _ _ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ Zip

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Delta Kappa Lisa M. Skelton Delta Nu Susan Martin Aldrich Susan Caster Maria Cundari Theresa Stankowski Kish Suzanne Marsolais Cynthia Chamiok Meyer Doris Y. Sliney

Delta Rho Julie Sullivan

Donor categories:

Street State Mail to Af.A Headquarters, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield , MO 65802

Gamma Omega Jan Skolds

Delta XI Donna Polak Zimmerman

I want to assist Alpha Sigma Alpha in the development of programs of excellence for collegiate and alumnae members and chapters. Enclosed is a check in the amount of _____

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Gamma Beta Betty Marvin Gamma Epsilon Florence Devlin Ludwig Mercedes Welch Martin

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Alumnae Action

From winter blahs into spring flings Valley of the Sun, Arizona

"Send a member to convention'' sale January found the Valley of the Sun alumnae working at concession booths at the Phoenix Open Golf Tournament to earn money for Panhellenic scholarships. In February , they enjoyed great food and famous pie at Marie Callender's restaurant in Phoenix. Many members were able to attend from all areas of the valley and everyone caught up on sorority business and family news.

The March rummage sale successfully put more money into the "send a member to national convention" fund. Unsold items were chosen by needy families at a local school and other items were donated to the Glendale Child Care Center.

Their annual salad supper was held at the end of April at the home of Lorene Sees . New officers were installed.

Joan Collinsworth

Denver, Colorado

Panhellenic dominates spring activities 1985 has been a busy and very exciting year for the Denver Alumnae Chapter. The annual Denver Area Panhellenic fund-raiser was held in March at the Country Dinner Playhouse. Everyone enjoyed excellent food, "The Music Man" and raising more than $1 ,600 for the scholarship fund.

Working with Special Olympics continues to be a high priority among the members . This year they helped prepare for the Spring Games by doing clerical work and sorting ribbons.

The highlight of spring occurred in April at a beautiful downtown hotel.

The happening was the Denver Area Panhellenic awards luncheon where Ellen Akers (BA) became president of the Panhellenic . This culminated three years of serving as a Panhellenic officer for Ellen . . . and AEA's turn to serve as president comes only every 20 years. Many alumnae were in attendance, making this a day to

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remember for all, especially Ellen.

The installation of new officers for 1985-87 was held in May. A dessert party followed the installation ceremony at the home of Kathy Erwin Hunter (BB).

With Convention 1986 only a few months away, the chapter is busy with committee meetings and plans to ensure a fun and productive convention. Summer activities also included a family potluck pool pa rty at the home of Judy Kring Boyson (BB) in July.

Beth Colwell

Fort Lauderdale Area, Florida

1Oth birthday celebration The Ft. Lauderdale Chapter's lOth birthday was celebrated at Ethel Wilson's home in February with ice cream , cake, candles 'n all . The presents were for The Haven , a residence for children. More solemn moments were devoted to a memorial service for their beloved Jean King (XX).

They were happy to welcome Eloise Procter (XX) from Indianapolis , Wanda Gamble's houseguest , to their March meeting at Kitty Milum's (ZZ).

Most of the credit for the unique decorations at the Panhellenic luncheon when the chapter was hostess should go to Mary Ellen Misiaszek (BT) who prepared all the realistic roses of tinted chocolate.

May was the month for installing a new president, Jean Grason (Till) at

the home of Florence Patterson (XX). Lisa Gua_riglia (BN) was the AEA representative in the Panhellenic style show and sorority preview for college-bound high school seniors.

Ethel Wilson

Chicago West Suburban, Illinois

Ladies' Night Out This spring was busy for the Chicago West Suburban group with a Road Rally for members and their husbands, a program on make-up and one on silk flowers, their care and arrangement . Member Gwyn Padgett gave an excellent report on spices and their uses, with samples to take home. The May meeting was at the home of Judy Burgeson . Slides of England were presented by Judy's neighbor, who was born in England and has been in the United States for only a few years. In June, they met at a restaurant in Glen Ellyn for a Ladies' Night Out. Julia Palmer

Indianapolis, Indiana

Good tidings in spring Spring for the Indianapolis alumnae brought good tidings in the form of baby girls for Laura Hutchison Noel (XX) and Pat Clawson Talcott (dN) . They were saddened to say goodbye to Anne Petree Niemeyer (AA) who left the group to move back to Cincinnati.

Early spring programs included

Anna Shinn (BB) and Polly Smelser Schlosser (BB) were among many Denver alumnae enjoying the Denver Area Panhellenic Awards Luncheon last spring.

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Alumnae Action making valentines in four area meetings for special education classes, a " How to Save at the Grocery" program at the home of Connie Morris Steinhart (BT) and a soft sculpture demonstration and light supper hosted by Merrilyn Lindley Bass (XX).

Scrapbook night brought an evening of nostalgia at the home of Judy Adams Elder (XX) . Province Day with a Trivial Pursuit theme was held at Ball State University. In attendance were Merrilyn Lindley Bass, Su sie Smale, Linda Wyrick Lineback and Alice Theurer Miley, all XX .

The June picnic was attended by members and their families . The senior member, Wilma Wolf (XX), arrived decked out in an AI:A T-shirt and jeans.

August plans included a back-toschool picnic for collegians. In September, all members and friends worked at a money-making project, the annual Penrod Arts Fair held on the Indianapolis Museum grounds.

Merrilyn Bass (left) presents a check for $500 from the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter for the Special Olympics basketball team to the Special Olympics sponsor, Louann Bolsega, and the MSD Warren Twp . Special Education coordinator, Niles Daggy.

Muncie, Indiana

chini bread), handcrafts, Christmas ornaments, wreaths, homem-ade preserves, candies and many other goodies. Alice Simison Purkhiser served as auctioneer this year and enabled them to make more than

Christmas auction

$75.

Merrilyn Bass

One of the fun meetings for Muncie alumnae was the Christmas auction , held at the home of Pat Hirshaw. A committee prepared a brunch for everyone . Collegians from Chi Chi Chapter at Ball State University were guests.

Articles for the auction were made by alumnae and collegians, including baked goods (cookies, dill and zuc-

The proceeds from this auction are put into a loan fund for Chi Chi mem bers to use when they are initiated.

No interest is charged. This loan fund is a memorial for Jan Schurr Hassell , started by her mother when Jan was killed in an auto accident.

They are also saving for an anniversary celebration in 1986, when Chi Chi Chapter will have been on the Ball State University campus for 50 years.

Carmine Alvey

Southwestern Indiana

Learning healthy habits

A table full of homemade items to be auctioned off by Muncie alumnae.

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An informative program on Breast Self Examination was conducted by the American Cancer Society at Indiana State University-Evansville. A film was shown and pamphlets were distributed . Two life -size models were used to demonstrate the correct way to examine the breast. The Southwestern Indiana alumnae were the hostesses for the evening with Delta Kappa Chapter and other friends present .

Indiana State University-Evansville was the setting for Province VII

Day in March. The hostess for this occasion was Delta Kappa Chapter with Beta Nu and Gamma Omega chapters present. Delta Kappa 's special guests were Silvana Richardson and Cindy Fundis. Four mini -workshops were conducted including " So what's it like to be a Chapter Consultant?," "Everything you always wanted to know about AI: A but . . . , " study skills/time management, responsibility of membership and an alumnae workshop. The Province VII Day was very successful and informative.

The Alumnae/Active pizza party with Delta Kappa Chapter was held in April. A lot of catching up with con versation and pizza eating was accomplished throughout the evening.

The last meeting for the SWI alumnae was at Hacienda Mexican Restau rant. It was a spicy night with the installation of new officers and initiation of new members.

Ma/ayna Hudson

Jackson Purchase Area, Kentucky

Special Olympics winner!

The Jackson Purchase Area alumnae conducted an initiation ceremony for the graduating seniors of the Beta Nu Chapter at Murray State Uni versity. Several girls attended the ceremony and reception .

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Alumnae Action The "JP" AEAs also sponsored a girl to attend the Kentucky Special Olympics Summer Games at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

She enjoyed a weekend of competition, dancing and also got to meet Sam Bowie. She received a first place medal in the mile run and a second place medal in the 50 meter dash. The alumnae are proud of her!

The alumnae enjoyed a cookout in August.

Chris Krueger

Boston, Massachusetts

Energy-saving home tour The Boston Alumnae Chapter's luncheon was held at the Wellesley Inn with its delightful colonial atmosphere and good food . Mary McGuire, a graduate of Drexel, was welcomed to the Boston area. Letters were read from Hazel Vaux, lngeborg Swenson , who is now a resident of New Hampshire, and Leona Fredericks, who resides in Florida.

Following the luncheon , the members had an opportunity to tour the Boston Edison Impact 2000 House in Brookline, MA. The hour-long tour featured information on an innovative hot water system and other energy saving and energy producing technologies such as photovoltaic solar panels, a ground source heat pump and heat mirror windows . The interior decor was done by Bloom ingdale's .

Those who attended had a most interesting and informative afternoon .

" do her colors," and everyone learned a great deal about themselves in the process.

Libby Moore

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Annual tea for seniors The Hattiesburg Alumnae Chapter held a tea for the graduating seniors of Beta Delta Chapter at the University of Southern Mississippi in April.

The tea was held in the home of Lynn Meador. The alumnae prepared the food and enjoyed the fellowship with the collegians. This annual event is always enjoyed and anticipated eagerly by alumnae and collegians.

The chapter was also busy this summer redecorating the Beta Delta Chapter room for fall rush and working on plans for the coming year's programs and fund raising.

Dolly Loyd

Dickinson, North Dakota

St. Patrick's Day bridge and whist Dickinson alumnae took a summer excursion to Medora , North Dakota.

Medora is in the south end of Roosevelt (Theodore) National Park. They toured the museum , ate lunch at the Rough Rider Hotel and enjoyed ice cream cones at the end of a souvenir shopping trip.

Lorraine S . Schumacher returned to Dickinson for a short visit , from

Jean Barbarick

St. Louis, Missouri

Alphabetical potluck In March, the St. Louis chapter gathered at Phyllis Urberger's for a covered dish luncheon . The members were assigned dishes to bring according to where their names fall in the alphabet. There was a great variety of food enjoyed by all.

In the spring the chapter hosted "brunch with a guest." This was an opportunity to meet everyone's husbands or the guest of their choice.

Caren Vrendenburgh had a color party at her home, an idea from the Kansas City convention. Jean Weaver had a color consultant come and

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her home in Cudahy, WI , a suburb of Milwaukee. Lorraine was formerly the advisor for Beta Eta Chapter at Dickinson State College. The alumnae chapter presented Lorraine with a silk flower corsage. Leila G. Woods, the original advisor for Beta Eta Chapter, also attended the dinner.

Leila has retired and is living in a Dickinson nursing home.

Deb Schmidt Conlin took over the presidency for the alumnae chapter after the spring meeting.

Work began in early March for the philanthropic project when some of the members met at the home of Arlys Dullum. Arlys's kitchen and dining room provided the space for constructing new decorations for the dessert tables at the annual St. Patrick's Day bridge and whist card party. Green shamrocks were decorated with colorful beads and cheerfullooking leprechauns were put together and placed on top of a rock. The decorations were completed quickly amid much good conversation .

On the day of the card party, St. Patrick's Day, a "green dessert" was served to over 60 card players. The money earned was equally distributed between Beta Eta Chapter and Dickinson Special Olympics.

Bertha Geiger

Cincinnati, Ohio

Escape from winter blahs Cincinnati alumnae decided to combat a harsh winter by having a night out on the town in February.

Spouses and friends joined them for dinner at a popular restaurant and for a play at the regional theater, Playhouse in the Park. It proved to be a very enjoyable evening .

In March , they traveled to Miami University to honor the Alpha Alpha Chapter graduates. Jane Paetow, ad-

Next deadline for collegiate editors St. Louis alumnae learn from watching Jean Weaver having her colors done.

is April 10, 1986

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Alumnae Action They combined this reunion with an alum chapter meeting around Bonnie's pool.

Kathleen Boykin

Greater Dq.llas, Texas

Donations made to state school

Coral Gruman Willer (left), secretary-treasurer, and Janice McBride Henning, president of the Dickinson alumnae, showing off their table decorations for their St. Patrick's Day bridge and whist card party.

visor, was hostess for a reception and alumnae initiation ceremony for the se niors.

Chi Chi Chapter at Ball State University hosted Province Day this year. A group of alums represented Cincinnati at the biennial event.

The last business meeting of the year was at the home of Ginny Snedaker. President Shirley Sledz Wakefield showed slides of National Headquarters.

Cincinnati alumnae ended a busy year with the annual family picnic.

Mary Goeke Backsman opened her summer home to them at the beauti ful Ryland Lakes Country Club in Kentucky.

the " Sweetheart Song" was enjoyed by the many guests.

In June, Bonnie Oswald was the hostess for an annual gathering of sisters who had pledged with her.

Dallas alumnae celebrated Founders' Day at the Preston-Royal Country Club with a luncheon and dessert.

In December, they contributed money to the state school in Denton, Tex as , to go toward personal articles for aciult residents.

Spouses or dates joined the alumnae for their annual lasagne dinner at the home of Mary Miles in Plano, Texas . Laquita Lehman Carrothers and Kathy Messina have com.p iled the addresses and phone numbers of all the AEA alumnae in t h e greater Dallas area for a computer printout to help notify members of meetings and parties.

Evelyn Songe-Scott

Madison, Wisconsin

A charter meeting Madison Area alumnae attended an organizational meeting Dec . 1,

Shirley Bone

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

" Sweetheart Song " for a bride In April , the Pittsburgh alumnae gave their support to Province Day activities , enjoying being with the collegians.

The alumnae also gathered at the wedding of Dawn Kukich and Thom as Boyle in May. Their rendition of

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Members of Kappa Kappa Chapter, Temple University, from 1944- 49 held a reunion recently in Y~rk, PA. Two former national presidents of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Helen Corey and Betty Wallick, attended the luncheon at a restaurant in York.

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==Alumnae Action==

The National Council

of Alpha Sigma Alpha Announces the formation of

Madison Area alumnae are (from left) Shirley Jo Wikum, Loretta Hoversten, Mary Louise Hansen, Ellen Scheidler, Linda Donnino, Barbara Corcoran, Ellen Twing and Judy Weibel.

1984. Judy Heuman Weibel (XX) and Shirley Jo Wikum (dZ) co-hosted the Saturday morning meeting.

After individual introductions, the group decided to submit a petition for an alumnae chapter to National CounciL Activities of the new chapter have included a project with the Madison Special Olympic group and a Hermes Day luncheon with the Milwaukee alums on May 18. This year's activities will include a kick-off meeting, a Founders' Day celebration, a Christmas meeting, a meeting devoted to a philanthropic project and a Hermes Day meeting with another AEA alumnae chapter. The group is excited about the new alumnae chapter and hope other Alpha Sigs in the Madison area will join them.

Washington D.C.

Visits from past and present national presidents The February meeting of the Washington D.C. alumnae, held at the home of Helen Lortz, was made especially meaningful by a visit from National President Rosemary Goss.

They were able to share with her con-

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cerns, hopes and ideas for future growth and development of the sorority. Always gracious and articulate, Rosemary addressed many of the topics that have been of major importance to the members over the past year. Everyone was pleased and encouraged by the direction the sorority is taking. It was a most productive and enjoyable afternoon.

The following month, the alumnae were welcomed to the beautiful home of a new member, Marie Palmer. Marie, just returned from Paris, enthralled them with details from her trip.

The April meeting at the home of globe-trotting executive Gerry Cox included a visit from alum Jean McDaniels of the International Rescue Committee. Gerry added to the fun by immortalizing their antics with her VCR camera.

The year ended with a May meeting at the spectacular new home of Chris Archer. They were pleased to welcome Betty Wallick as a special guest. The year's activities concluded with a report on the installation of Epsilon Eta at Virginia Wesleyen which was attended by several of the members.

Judith Parkison

Madison Area Alumnae Chapter Madison, Wisconsin Judy Heuman Weibel, president

The National Council

of Alpha Sigma Alpha Announces the formation of

Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter Philadelphia, PA Christine Hill, president

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Alpha Sigma Alpha

Narcissus Alpha Sigma Alpha is compiling a cookbook that will feature recipes from our collegiate and alumnae members. This cookbook is being published for the enjoyment of members and for the benefit of the sorority. Each member may submit three or four of her favorite recipes. One or more of these recipes will be published in the cookbook.

Deadline for recipes is June 1, 1986.

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