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Fall 1986
One Alpha's Opinion Convention sparks memories, inspirations 20 years and counting The other day I wrote the date for this school year, 1986-87 and something hit me like a ton of bricks! It's been 20 years since I graduated from college . Somehow that was more startling than turning40! Then the thought crossed my mind-it's been 24 years since I first heard "Scarlet Ribbons," and it still brings tears to my eyes. I have only seen some of my Alpha Sig sisters once since college, but that special feeling I have for them is still there: the feeling that if they walked into the room now we would hug and take up right where we left off 20 years ago. At Christmas time I can 't wait to receive notes, pictures of children and to catch up on the latest news in their lives. Three of my sisters from college and I meet each year at the Lake of the Ozarks for a weekend . We all have very different lives, but we get together and talk of present times , old times and laugh until the wee hours of the morning. That special feeling is definitely there! Then I thought of the special fr iends I've made in my alumnae chapter. Only one college friend is in the group. Our group consists of all ages and walks of life, but that specia l Alpha Sig feeling is still there. The most puzzling situation is the friends I've made at the AEA conventions. Most of these people I only see every two years. But I love them! I know about their husbands, kids and careers as if I'd known them forever! That AEA feeling is there also. My life has been made so full by the friendships I've made in Alpha Sigma Alpha. I cannot imagine life without it. My wish is that I could encourage all of the young women in our college chapters today to continue to grow with their sorori2
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Sandy Brzezinski, Libby Moore and Cherie Shallock share a moment of friendship at the Denver convention.
ty after college. That special AEA feeling goes on forever. " Won 't you take these Scarlet ribbons . . . and we hope you'll never part. "
-Libby Moore
Perils of flying The convention in Denver was lots of fun, but the trip home was a different story for four Delta Kappa alums. Karla Kamp, Lori Muehlbauer, Kim Phillips and Tammy Wheaton flew first from Denver to St. Louis. Then they had a short layover in St. Louis before flying to Evansville , IN . The four boarded an Ozark airplane in St. Louis that seated 10 passengers. About an hour later, the pilot pointed out a large black mass below. That was Evansville! The pilot said he couldn 't land because of the storm, and that he would have to fly back to St. Louis to wait for the storm to pass. Lori was in a hurry to get to Evansville . She was attending summer school in Macomb, IL. Her instructor d id not approve of m iss路 ing classes for any reason . And she still had a 6-hour drive to Macomb, after she reached Evansville. Karla went with Lori to see about flying or driving from St. Louis to Macomb instead of Evansville. They walked all the way to the oth路
er side of the St. Louis airport since the Ozark personnel said the plane wouldn 't take off for at least an hour. Long before the hour was up, a voice on the PA said, " Lori Muehlbauer and Karla Kamp please return to gate 27." Lori in her soft-healed shoes and Karla in her dress shoes ran through the St. Louis airport. Finally, they made it back to gate 27 . About 30 seconds later they boarded the 10 passenger airplane again. Tammy was about to conclude her first airplane trip. Everyone was a little scared. The one-hour trip to Evansville seemed so long, and the storm made it a rough ride. Finally, the plane landed in Evansville. Everyone had their relatives waiting to take them home. Lori drove back to Macomb, and made it in time for the last half of her class. The instructor decided not to give her an extra assignment. Let's hope the convention in Florida is a little less exciting when it come to flying for the Delta Kappa alums.
-Lori Muehlbauer
Pass It On It only takes a spark to get a fire going And soon all those around can warm up to its glowing. That's how it is with Alpha love Once you 've experienced it You spread the love to everyone, You want to pass it on. I wish for you my friend This happiness that I found . With Alpha Sigma Sister It matters not where you're bound. I'll shout it from the mountaintops I want the world to know The gift of love has come to me With Alpha Sigma sorority, I want to pass it on.
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In This Issue Volume 72
4 It was a mile-high Convention 1986 Everyone looked forward to the 1986 Convention in Denver, and it lived up to everyone's expectations. Review some of the highlights of this mile· high convention through words and photographs. Story by Feature Editor Sue Hagen and photos by National Editor Nancy I.Z. Reese. Also, find out what Clearwater Beach, FL, and 1988 have in common. Make plans now to join the fun at the next Alpha Sigma Alpha convention. EDITOR Nancy I. Z. Reese 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac Des Plaines, IL 60016
PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor Cretia Rowlette 3861 N. Cherry Ln . Kansas City, MO 64116
Collegiate Editor Anne Hirt Pherson 10517 Drew Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55431
Feature Editor Sue Zorichak Hagen 6890 Athena Way Inver Grove Heights, MN 55Q75
Historian Esther Kaufman Gatseos 6659 E. Eastman Ave. Denver, CO 80224
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State of the sorority
Development Fund
National President Rosemary Goss addressed many sorority concerns during her state of the sorority speech at the 1986 Convention. Included is a complete assessment of where the sorority has been and where it is headed. In order to share that speech with the entire membership, it is printed here in its entirety as her annual Founders' Day message.
A complete listing of contributors for 1985-86.
Departments 2 •••••• One Alpha's Opinion 11 ............... Directory 18 .......... Alumnae Action
15 AEA chapters hit
awards jackpot A review of chapter awards presented at the Convention appears on this page, with Crown of Excellence, Four Star chapters and outstanding alumnae chapters listed on page 10. Look for complete coverage of individual awards in the Winter Phoenix.
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The convention body gathers outside the Denver Westin Hotel for this photo by convention photographer Bill D. Van Pelt.
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Rocky Mountain High by Sue Zorichak Hagen The 34th national conve ntio n of Alpha Si gma Alpha started Jul y 5 w ith a few firework s o f its own: The 191 r eg i s t e r ed d e l eg a tes and gu ests we re the most eve r for an opening day . That number swelled to 264 by the t ime the convention closed Jul y 8 . According to Rose Fellin, headquarters executive and credential s committ ee chairman , the attendance was the largest in recent years. The Denver alumnae , led by Convention Chairman Kim Meyer, chose a four seasons theme for the various social functions to highlight Colorado 's ideal climate . The M ile High Summer national officer reception , following the opening session , kicked off the four -day event. Denver City Councilwoman Stephanie Foote welcomed the convention body to the city and to the new Westin Hotel. Later that evening , after the first of what would be several changes of clothes for attendees, National Rush Chairman Debbie Craig hosted an informal get-together. Old and young alike were entertained
Beta Beta alumnae Betty Kosters. left. Lmda Hempsted. Beth Colwell and Colleen Mullen admlfe Denver alumna Ellen Akers ' ladling s 1lls durmg the ocktail Party
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w i th songs , skits , chants and cheers from collegians and national officers. Convention Song Chairman Elaine Yates , Beta Delta advisor, led the group singing. National President Rosemary Goss opened the first business meeting Sunday with her state of the sorority address. Along with statistics on the 1986 initiation rate (82 percent) and number of chapters taking quota and to tal (up considerably from 1984), she an nounced a few new developments for the sorority. (See page 7 for her remarks.) Judy Riggenbach of Communications Dynamics presented an en-
From left. Connie Glidewell, Paula Foreman. Marlys Wh ite, Diana McWilliams. Judy Holman and Barb Hofmockel sing a heartrending rendition of " I Love My Pledge Pin " at the informal get-toge ther.
A quilt made by Convention Chairman Kim • Meyer provides the backdrop for Na tional President Rosema ry Goss ' opening remarks. Barbie Gilliam, rz. won the quilt in a raffle . the proceeds of which went to the Development Fund.
The Off The Mall boutique, chaired by Patty DiTolla , second from right. saw a brisk business during the convention.
The whole gang gathered for a family photo at the close of the sing-a-long, during wh1ch chapters shared songs and sk1ts In addition. former field representatives and chapter consultants held an mformal forum on why they chose to travel on the soronty circu1t
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tertaining and revealing look at body language immediately following the meeting. She staged several common scenarios, from handshakes (a firm grip and short shake is best), to positions that suggest superiority, boredom and distrust, among others. She also pointed out methods to disarm
dominating gestures to bring control of a situation over to your s ide. " Alphas Striving For Excel lence " workshops were staged next. Denver alumna Marlys White examined the Super Woman Syndrome and steps to avoid it, while Executive Vice President Paula Foreman discussed Values Clarification. "To Catch A Dream," the Winter Wonderland white luncheon , followed on Sunday's agenda. Mistress of ceremonies Elaine Fuerst, philan-
Rosemary Goss, left, Debbie Craig and Rosie Fellin entertain attendees with a skit on the importance of taking quota/total.
thropies chairman, introduced special guests Carrie Hirshman Nolan, executive director of the Colorado Special Olympics, and Jeff Gregory, a Special Olympian featured in a new video on the games. For the first time in many years, Dr. Geraldine Cox was award the sorority's Recognition of Eminence Award. The memorial service was conducted at historic Trinity Church, a short shuttle trip from the flotel , followed by the initiation of Beta Betas Tammy Katherine Romero and Kristen Jean Tscharner. Sunday evening, after the second business meeting , attendees could choose either a rush workshop by Debbie Craig or Reach For A Star by Elaine Fuerst. Augusta Tabor, wife of a turn-of-the century Denver millionaire, gave a light-
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I Patty DiTolla presents Special Olympian Jeff Grego ry with a $200 check from the Denver alumn ae during th e Win te r Wonderla nd luncheon.
Vice President of Collegians Marti Stratton, back left, presents the membership exam award to EE Angela Lungren. Seated at the head table during the awards banquet are Emma Frost, left, Convention Chairman Kim Meyer and Denver alumnae President Beth Colwell.
Washington, D.C., alumna Lois Beers, standing, was named a founding member of the newly established foundation boa rd, along with Bonnie Koenemann. Lois also matched the funds ra ised on the quilt raffle and presented the soro rit y with a $551 check during the awards ba nque t. Sea ted is Rosemary Goss.
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Sidney Allen, center, installed last fall as NPC chairman, gree ts Jean Grady at the Springtime in the Rockies Panhellenic tea . With her are Na tional Vice President of Development MaryA nn Wenzel, le ft, and NPC First Alternate Delega te Betty Wallick.
The youngest attendee, Kim Me yer 's son Christopher, strikes an enviable pose during a break in a busy con vention schedule.
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hearted account of her tragic life, while King AEA paid a visit later on . Sunday concluded with the Mocktail Party, given by the National Council to illustrate that parties can be fun without the use of alcohol. Monday got off to a breathless start after a rigorous session of Al pha Aerobics with Denver alumna Trish Harfnett Lincoln. Crown, ruby and pearl development fund contributors were honored at a special breakfast in the National Council suite. Workshops that morning included Chapter Advisory Board with Diane Stevenson, chairman of chapter advisors; an alumnae slide show accompanied by a collegian/ alumna relations panel ; and province meetings. Attendees had the rest of the day off for a walking tour of Denver that featured stops at the state capitol and the civic center, not to mention the countless shops along the 16th Street Mall. Officers were elected at the third business meeting Monday
Two collegians enjoy tween sessions.
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evening. New national officers are Sandy Brzezinski, vice president of alumnae, and Connie Glidewell, secretary. Other council members remain the same. Monday ended with a special inspiration led by Ritual Chairman Silvana Richardson. Several small groups gathered to share their feelings for the sorority and for each other. After another round of Alpha Aerobics Tuesday , workshops were Pledging and Beyond with Vice President of Collegians Marti Strat-
ton; Developing Leadership Skills: Sources of Power and How to Use Them, led by Dr. Geraldine Cox; Handwriting Analysis by Mirie Austin; and What's Your Style with Mary Jarrett, Marlys White's sister. Springtime in the Rockies Panhellenic Tea followed the fourth and final business meeting Tuesday. Representatives from all 26 NPC sororities attended the tea and were greeted by NPC Chairman Sidney Allen. After officer installation, the Gold Rush Awards Banquet provided a climatic close to a successful convention. Guest speaker Dr. Robert Kinney, dean of students at West Texas State University, treated attendees to a tailor-made history of AEA, one that paralleled ours with that of the United States. Delegates, guests, family and friends left the banquet with a special memento of Colorado. Hanging delicately from branches, anchored in an actual gold mining pan that served as the centerpiece, were aspen leaves dipped in 24K gold. As for 1988? The sorority goes from 5,000 feet high down to sea level: Clearwater Beach, FL.
Convention 1988: Make plans now While it is still two years away, you'll want to make your plans now to attend the 1988 Convention in Clearwater Beach, FL. With its location situated near all the attractions of central Florida (yes, including DisneyWorld), it is the perfect spot to plan a family vacation. And what better place than Florida co uld yo u plan a reunion of your pledge class or collegiate chapter? So make your plans now to attend Convention 1988, June 24-27, i n Clearwater Beach , -R FL. -R
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Judy Seals (left). lngnd Sewgny, Em Frost and Debbie Oietnch take time to do some plan路 nmg for the 1986 Convention m Clearwater Beach, FL.
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===Founders' Day Message=== Decades of change-biennium of growth Based on numerous comments from those in attendance at the 1986 Denver convention , this year's Founders ' Day message is taken {rom the state of the sorority address delivered at convention. I believe our founders would be in awe of the many changes that have taken place in the past 85 years and would be pleased with our progress. I hope you find this update both informative and inspiring. Happy Founders' Day to each of you!
by Rosemary Carucci Goss National President Eighty-five years ago our founders left us with high ideals and a firm foundation on which to build our sorority. Throughout these 85 years, Alpha Sigma Alpha has opened its doors to almost 40,000 women from all over the United States. Much has changed about Alpha Sigma Alpha and the women who have chosen to join in those 85 years. One of the greatest changes for the sorority was when Alpha Sigma Alpha, along with the other five members of the Association of Educational Sororities, joined National Panhellenic Conference in 1947. The merger of the AES sororities into NPC required many subsequent adjustments. Prior to this time our members came exclusively from teacher education colleges. By the 1980s, many of the traditional teachers' colleges had become state universities, often graduating few education majors. Societal trends have had a dramatic impact on the Greek world in general. During the 1960s and 1970s, Greek membership dropped drastically. It was no longer "in" to be Greek and like all of our NPC friends, Alpha Sigma Alpha went through some trying times. Of the 22 chapters founded during that period, only 10 remain on our chapter
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National President Rosemary Carucci Goss gives her state of the sorority address to the convention body.
rolls. Today, again, the trend has changed. The 1980s have brought with them the resurgence of sororities and fraternities. Membership is up nationally as well as within Alpha Sigma Alpha . But this does not mean that we can sit back and let this resurgence of interest in Greek life guide us without a concerted effort on our part to improve the quality of sorority life for all our members. To this end, Alphas in Pursuit of Excellence was chosen as my personal theme for the biennium. Now, on behalf of the National Council , I am pleased to report some of the accomplishments and highlights of the past two years, along with some of our concerns for the future . Over the biennium there were 2 ,386 women pledged and 1,897 women initiated. The initiation rate was 82 percent, which is comparable to or better than many of the other NPC groups. Of concern, however, is the length of the pledge period. In many chapters,
women pledge for six months instead of the recommended six- to eight-week period . It would behoove us to initiate all pledges as soon as possible: for fall pledges, immediately after obtaining the fall grades for freshmen and , for spring pledges, as soon as pledge requirements have been fulfilled. We have continued to stress the importance of quota/total to the chapters this biennium. The number of chapters taking quota has increased steadily from 28 in 1984, to 30 in 1985 and to 35 in 1986 . The number of chapters reaching total in 1985 was 30, up from 17 the previous year. However, this year 23 chapters reached total, down from last year but still indicating an upward trend since several chapters were only one or two away from total. NPC groups have joined in a cooperative renewal of efforts to support quota/ total, and we cannot allow Alpha Sigma Alpha on any campus to gain a "small chapter" image because all of the other NPC groups on that campus have consistently attained quota/total. We are sympathetic to the problems of crowded meeting rooms , difficulty in managing large pledge classes and so forth , and we will work with you to deal with those problems. However, we cannot be understanding of the chapter that gives the excuses of "we don't want to lose our close sisterhood ," or "we want quality , not quantity. " You can have both! Too often these are excuses for "we didn't work hard enough during rush. " For example, Delta Iota Chapter at the University of Delaware took two very large pledge classes and almost overnight went from a medium-sized chapter to a large chapter. They still have a close sis-
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Founders' Day Message=== Continued {rom page 7 terhood. If for no other reason , we should strive toward quota/total so that, as numbers increase, income also increases and an increase in dues can be delayed at both the national and chapter level.
ident of collegians and chapter consultants to MIFCA-MAPCA . Both of these activities will provide AEA with long-term benefits. To those of you who have supported the Development Fund , we express our sincere appreciation.
Expansion
Foundation
With the increased popularity of the Greek system comes an opportunity for expansion . But this expansion must take place on campuses where there is an excellent potential for a strong chapter to mature. Two new chapters, Epsilon Delta at St. Mary's College, Winona, MN , and Epsilon Eta at Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk , VA, were installed during the biennium and two new colonies have been pledged at Pennsylvania State University-Behrend College, Erie, PA, and Christian Brothers College, Memphis, TN . It is expected that one new colony will be pledged in September and several possible extension leads are being explored. Due to low membership, Gamma Omega at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston , IL, will be reorganized in the fall. This will require an all -out effort by many national officers, collegians and alumnae. We currently have 52 chapters and two colonies.
Perhaps the most exciting item I have to report is that we are in the process of establishing a foundation for Alpha Sigma Alpha, and contributions to the foundation will be tax deductible. To date, a first draft of the bylaws has been submitted to the attorney, and we are in the process of finalizing the board of trustees. Barbara Bromburn, an attorney who specializes in sorority and fraternity foundations, has been retained. The foundation will be its own sep路 arate entity and must approve requests from the National Council for money for scholarships, educational programming and so forth . We think this is a most exciting endeavor, and I, like many of you, am pleased to see this finally come about. You will hear MUCH more about the foundation as final steps are completed.
Finances Financially, this has been a very good biennium. Even with interest rates down drastically, each of our accounts has grown during the biennium. We have been prudent with our expenditures. The monies from the Development Fund have been especially useful this year because they were used to fund leadership notebooks, which have been d istributed to most chapter officers and advisors. In most cases the leadership notebooks were dis: tributed and explained by the chapter consultants or province di rectors. The notebooks have been rece ived with great enthusiasm . In add it ion , Devel opment Fund monies were used to send the vi ce pres路 8
Alcohol A policy statement on alcohol was adopted at the 1985 council meeting. Alcohol abuse remains a
serious problem on our campuses today. This policy statement is a step in the right direction, and now it is up to the individual chapters to move forward. I am most pleased to report on two excellent alcohol abuse initiatives. Eta Eta Chapter, Pittsburg State University, adopted its own chapter resolution regarding alcohol and Epsilon Gamma at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond sponsored a campaign whose message was "don't booze and cruise." With an increase in our "lawsuit" society, chapters must examine their liability when alcohol is involved. I believe this is only the beginning of an emphasis on eliminating alcohol abuse. We have been fortunate this biennium to have three outstanding chapter consultants, but we would have liked to have had four. The increased emphasis on careers and getting started early in that career have reduced the pool of women from which to choose chapter consultants. This year Lisa Stanley, Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, and Mathilda Hatfield, Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, will travel for AEA, and we hope many seniors will apply next year. Visit with former and current chapter consultants to discover how rewarding and how much fun a chapter consultant position can be.
The National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha Announces the formation of the
Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Look for further details in the mail and in the Winter Phoenix
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Founders' Day .Message Phoenix on schedule. The fall issue was embarrassingly late. At that time , the editor met with the printer. Corporate mergers and subsequent personnel changes had resulted in problems with the printer. Again in June, the editor met with the printer during the College Fraternity Editors Association meeting. A schedule for the next year has been completed, and the fall issue should be out on time. On a positive note , the colleg iate section of The Phoenix received a third place award from CFEA for creative use of routine material. This was our first CFEA award.
Panhellenic leadership
Rosemary Goss presents the Crown of Excellence Award to Beta Epsilon chapter delegate, Lynn Hobson. The bowl will be a traveling award and will be passed on to the next recipient. The plaque will remain with the chapter.
Alumnae Alumnae chapter membership is holding its own. The other NPC groups, as well as all volunteer or路 ganizations,. have to deal with the fact that today there are more working mothers who have to limit their outside activities. We are hoping for increased participation in the alumnae-at路large chapter. A new newsletter , The Palm, has been developed by the vice pre路 sident of alumnae and will be published for the first time this fall. We are also pleased to have a newly revised alumnae handbook and a new section for the leader.ship procedure notebook on collegiate-alumnae relations. A major effect of the lack of alumnae participation has been on advisors. It is very difficult to convince someone to become involved as an advisor. Those of you who are advisors know it is a deTHE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
manding and time-consuming responsibility . For several years now , we have emphasized the need for advisory boards for each chapter, and in some areas, the chapter cannot find even one AEA to serve as an advisor. Also, it is extremely difficult to install a new chapter without alumnae support.
Housing Housing has again become a popular topic. As interest rates have dropped, more campuses are looking into building Greek housing and some individual chapters are looking at the possibility of buying or building. Several chapters are actively examining the housing alternatives available. It is possible that the National Council will be making some housing loans in the next biennium. One of the priority goals for the next biennium is to publish The
This was a banner year for AEA among our Panhellenic friends . In October , Sidney Allen was installed as the chairman of NPC and she has represented us well. AEA has truly been in the limelight. We must use the increased exposure wisely to build credibility and name recognition. Just as the career woman has found it d ifficult to give volunteer time, collegians, faced with less financial aid , are working in increasing numbers and finding it more difficult to participate in extra-curricular activities. Therefore , we must make the sorority experience a meaningful one. Today's college woman does not have time for the silly pledge activities of the past. During the pledge period and throughout the collegiate experience, we must assist in the development of leadership skills and commitment to sorority traditions and ideals, but we must beware of overprogramming. Several years ago , we reduced the number of reports required from chapter officers, and this past year, we reduced the large chapter mailings to two per year. Our vice president of programs has begun a newsletter called The Star to keep chapters informed of upcoming events, deadlines and so forth. It is Continued on page 10 FALL 1986
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imperative that our chapters prioritize activities and practice time management for the chapter as well as individually. At the top of the priority list must be time for scholastic achievement. Many of our chapters have improved their scholastic standings . However, more needs to be done. Just last week, I read an article that reported that the number of Greeks is up nationally but grade point averages are down. Historically, Greek averages have been higher than all-campus averages. Today this is no longer true. We, as a part of the Greek community, must address this problem.
Crown of Excellence Award Beta Epsilon-James Madison Un iversity, Harrisonburg, VA
Four Star Chapters Epsilon Epsilon-Emporia State University, Emporia, KS Phi Phi-Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO Zeta Zeta-Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO Eta Eta-Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS Beta Iota-Radford University, Radford , VA Gamma Xi-Slippery Rock State University, Slippery Rock, PA Gamma Mu-Adrian College, Adrian , Ml Delta Nu-B-General Motors Institute, Flint, Ml Delta Rho-Elan College, Elan , NC Delta Upsilon-University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio , TX Delta Chi-Bloomsburg State University, Bloomsburg, PA
Crown of Excellence Criteria
Crown of Excellence As a culmination of Alphas in Pursuit of Excellence, we are most pleased to report that a new award, the Crown of Excellence Award, has been established to recognize Alpha Sigma Alpha 's most outstanding collegiate chapter. In order to be considered for the award, a chapter must submit an application explaining how they have fulfilled their responsibilities in the areas of quota/total, scholarship, philanthropy, Panhellenic activities, leadership, state/province day participation, payment of fees, initiation of pledges and so forth. In its first year, over half of our chapters applied. Of those, 12 were selected as Four Star chapters, meaning that they had fulfilled at least 80 percent of the requirements . In addition , six alumnae chapters earned recognition awards. As I speak with Alpha Sigma Alphas in various aspects of sorority involvement, campus Panhellenic advisors and chapter advisors, I sense a very positive feeling about where the sorority is going. There is a definite enthusiasm that makes me think we are on the right track . And from my personal e perience as a college professor, I firmly believe that if one sets high
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1. Chapter has taken quota set for the year on that campus 2. Chapter ranks scholastically in the upper quarter of sororities on campus or exceeds the all-women's average on campus. 3. Chapter is current with all fees due to National Headquarters. 4. Chapter initiates 90% of pledges. 5. Officer efficiency rating is above 90%. 6. Chapter participates in at least two projects yearly involving Special Olympics, the national philanthropy. 7. Chapter assumes leadership position in Panhellenic or lntersorority Council on campus. 8. Chapter has an organized and functioning Advisory Board or at least one participating advisor. 9. At least 25% of chapter members attend State or Province Day. 10. Chapter holds an officer transition and training session immediately following elections.
Outstanding Alumnae Chapter Denver
Recognition Awards Boston Detroit Indianapolis Omaha Tri-Cities, FL
expectations and provides a positive atmosphere, one will rarely be disappointed in the outcome. As we look toward the future, we
must begin planning for the sorority of the next century as we move toward the year 2000. For in 2001, Alpha Sigma Alpha will celebrate its centennial. We must begin to work together today, so that as Alpha Sigma Alpha begins her second century, she will reflect the same values and ideals set forth by our founders 100 years before. To all of you who have worked so diligently to make this past biennium a success, I express my sincere appreciation and thank you for making my two years as your national president very rewarding.
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Directory===== ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL OFFICERS
1986-1987 FOUNDED Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, November 15, 1901
FOUNDERS Louise Cox Carper (Mrs. W. B.) Juliette Hundley Gilliam (Mrs. H. E.) Miss Mary Williamson Hundley 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, BTI (Mrs. Robert E.), 2305 Capistrano Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 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-Sandra Phillips Brzezinski , rE (Mrs. Wayne), 7041 W. Tripoli Avenue, Mil· waukee, WI 53220 Vice President of Program-Paula Cyrus Foreman, PP (Mrs. Stuart), 2537 Valley Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 Vice President of Finance-Diane Yencic James, HH (Mrs. Don L.), Rt. 5, Box 316, Pittsburg, KS 66762 Secretary-Connie Peyton Glidewell , ZZ , 2931 Oklahoma Avenue, Trenton, MO 64683
Chairman of Chapter Advisors-Marlys Jarrett White , BB (Mrs. Dennis P.), 2290 Ash Street, Denver, CO 80207 Chairman of Alumnae Development-Cherie Fink Shallock, D.Z (Mrs. Edward), 223 Burr Oak Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502 Chairman of Colonies-Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson , Br (Mrs. Ronald), 5880 South Jopli n, Tulsa, OK 74135 Constitution Chairman-Jean Moore Weaver, BN (Mrs. James}, 3115 Steed Drive, Florissant, MO 63033 Chairman of Housing-Nancy Szalwinski , BD., 2119-A Broadway, New Orleans, LA 70118 Chairman of Philanthropies-Elaine Rahaim Fuerst, BD., 22657 SW 8 Court, Boca Raton , FL 33433 Chairman of Ritual-Silvana Filippello Richardson , r.A (Mrs. Robert), Fountain Spring Lane, Johnston , Rl 02919 Chairman of Rush-Beth Colwell , BB, 840 S. Onieda, A-208, Denver, CO 80224 Chairman of Scholarship-Marianne Busch Bullock, BT, 13715 Blazey, Houston, TX 77041 Chairman of Standards-Linda Bonine Rogers, D.I (Mrs. Steven E.), 337 Mayberry Lane, Dover, DE 19901
SPECIAL OFFICERS NPC Delegate and Chairman of NPC-Sidney Gremillion Allen, '1''1', 10064 Heritage Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115 NPC First Alternate Delegate-Betty Urban Wallick, ZZ, 676 Park Avenue, York, PA 17402 Editor-Nancy I. Z. Reese, BT, 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Headquarters Executive-Rose Marie Fellin , BE, National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802
CHAPTER CONSULTANTS Lisa Stanley, HH Mathilda Hatfield, BA c/o National Headquarters
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Directory===== NATIONAL COLLEGIATE PROVINCE DIRECTORS PROVINCE I DIRECTOR
PROVINCE VI DIRECTOR
Kathleen Thompson Pilecki , .:1T (Mrs. Larry), 16 Eastwood Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224 SUNY College at Buffalo, Pi Pi-Buffalo, NY 14222 Rochester Institute of Technology, Gamma Iota-Rochester , NY 14623 Pennsylvania State University-Behrend College, Epsilon Theta-Erie, PA 16563
Donna Deal Herring , BI, 3154-71 Berry Lane, Roanoke, VA 24018 Radford University, Beta Iota-Radford, VA 24141 Concord College, Beta Pi-Athens, wv 24712 Elon College, Delta Rho-Eion College, NC 27244
PROVINCE II DIRECTOR Lori Wilkin, ro, 145 Tripple Wood Dr., Mercer, PA 16137 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Alpha Gamma-Indiana, PA 15701 Clarion University, Gamma Omicron-Clarion, PA 16214 Slippery Rock University, Gamma Xi-Siipi)er Rock, PA 16057 Edinboro University, Gamma PsiEdinboro, PA 16412
PROVINCE Ill DIRECTOR Gretchen E. Erb, fH, RD #5, Box 120, Danville, PA 17821 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 IV 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
PROVINCE V DIRECTOR Cynthia Rhoades Christfield, .:11 (Mrs. John), 3220 S. 28th St. , Apt. 301 , Alexandria, VA 22302 Longwood College, Alpha-Farmville, VA 23901 James Madison University, Beta Epsilon-Harri sonburg , VA 22801 Virgin ia Commonwealth University, Epsilon Gamma-R ichmond , VA Virgin ia Wesle yan College, Epsilon Eta-Norfolk, VA 12
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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 XII DIRECTOR PROVINCE VII DIRECTOR Karla Kamp, .:1K, 1627 North Elm, Evansville, IN 47712 Murray State University, Beta NuMurray, KY 42071 Indiana State University, Beta Upsilon-Terre Haute, IN 47807 Eastern Illinois University, Gamma Omega-Charleston, IL 61920 University of Southern Indiana, Delta Kappa-Evansville, IN 47711 DIRE~TOR Kimberly Ann Allman, XX, 1456 Grube, Indianapolis, IN 46227 Miami University, Alpha Alpha-Oxford, OH 45056 Ball State University, Chi Chi-Muncie, IN 47301
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PROVINCE IX DIRECTOR Suzanne Kilgannon, BI, 5 Equestrian Way, Lemont, IL 60439 Adrian College, Gamma Mu-Adrian, Ml49221 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, Ml48858 St. Mary's College, Epsilon DeltaWinona, MN 55987
PROVINCE X DIRECTOR Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB (Mrs. Mark), 8014 Rossman Gulch Rd. , Morrison , CO 80465 University of Northern Colorado, Beta Beta-Greeley, CO 80631 Dickinson State College, Beta EtaDickinson , NO 58601
PROVINCE XI DIRECTOR Nancy A~drus , fE, 5200 S. Tuckaway Blvd. , C-249, Greenfield, WI 53221 Western Illinois University, Beta Kap路 pa-Macomb, IL 61455
Lori White Scott, EE (Mrs. Jack), 4513 W. 54th St., Roeland Park, KS 66025 Emporia State University, Epsilon Epsilon-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 XIII DIRECTOR Cindy Fundis, EE, 6914 W. 52nd Place, 1-B, Mission, KS 66202 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 Christian Brothers College, Epsilon Iota-Memphis, TN 38104
PROVINCE XV DIRECTOR Deborah Fields Dietrich, B , 12908 124th Ave. , North Largo, FL 33544 University of Southern Mississippi, Beta Delta-Hattiesburg, MS 39401 University of Texas at San Antonio, Delta Upsilon-San Antonio, TX 78285
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=====Directory===== NATIONAL ALUMNAE REGION DIRECTORS REGION I DIRECTOR Joan Rindfleisch Runckel, lUI (Mrs. Gary), 65 Lafayette Blvd, Williamsville, NY 14221 Boston, Massachusetts-Julia Kaye, 48 Brookdale Rd., Neston, MA 02160 Buffalo, New York-Mrs. Thomas A. Lucia, 59 Pfohl Pl., Will iamsville, NY 14221 Central Pennsylvania-Mrs. Pamela Strathmeyer, 8 Manor Rd ., York, PA 17404 Charleston, West Virginia-Mrs. James Gunter, 2992 Ruth St., Charleston, WV 25302 Delaware Valley, Pennsylania-Mrs. William Schwarze, 3 Longpoint Lane, Media, PA 19063 Huntington, West Virginia-Mrs. Paul Leffingwell, P.O. Box 302, Chesapeake, OH 45619 Philadelf.!hia, Pennsylvania-Christine Hill, Box 418, Grove Rd ., Thorofare, NJ 08086 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-Shirl Lotz, 36 Gilbert Ct., Kimberton, Newark, DE 19713 York, Pennsylania-Christine Knaub, 121 S. Herman St., York, PA 17404
REGION II DIRECTOR Diane (Dolly) Purvis Loyd, B.i, 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. Susan Taylor Tullos, 104 Somerset Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Jackson Purchase, Kentucky- Terri Ford, Rt. 2, Box 209, Calvert City, KY 42029 THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
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 Piedmont, North Carolina-Kimberly Dorcett, 3502-D Parkwood Dr., Greensboro, NC 27403 Richmond, Virginia-Kim Matthews, 14011 Turtle Hill Dr., Midlothain, VA 23113 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.-Ms. Judith Parkison, 16560 Emory Lane, Rockville, MD 20853
REGION Ill DIRECTOR Lana Gee Bunner, .:\K (Mrs. David), 2827 N. Red Bank Rd. , Evansville, IN 47712 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-Martha Ward Bell , 103 St. Julian , 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 Indianapolis, Indiana-Mrs. Riki Lineback, 8240 Taunton, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Muncie, Indiana-Nancy Dickson , 3315 W . Petty Rd., 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 Indiana- Tammy Wheaton, 210 E. Third St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Terre Haute, Indiana- Therese Miller, 7504 N. 43rd St., #8, Terre HautP-, IN 47805
REGION IV DIRECTOR Elizabeth Zubinski Heidel, rn (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-Kathy Madgiak, 18257 Greenbay, Lansing, IL 60438 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, 20469 Balfour, Apt. 1, Harper Woods, Ml 48225 Dickinson, North Dakota-Deb Conlon, 970 Alder Ave ., Dickinson , ND 58601 Flint, Michigan-Merrie Scott Jones, 7700 Newburg Rd., Durand, Ml 48429 Grand Rapids, Michigan-Mrs . Jerry M. VanDusen, 7271 Belding , Rockford, Ml49341 Kalamazoo, Michigan-Mrs. Robert Klesert, 337 Glendale Blvd., Parchment, Ml49004 Madison, Wisconsin-Judy Wedbel , 9 Glenside Circle , Madison , WI 53717 FALL 1986
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Directory Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Lorraine Bradley, 10524 W. Sheridan , Milwaukee, WI 53225 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan-Mrs. Mi· chael Martin, 205 W. Orchard, Shepherd, Ml48883 Twin Cities, Minnesota-Sue Hagen, 6890 Athena Way , Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075
REGION V DIRECTOR Marilyn Ramsey Garbee, Bl: (Mrs. E. L.), 49 St. Andrews Circle, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Dallas, Texas-Mary Miles, 2024 Westridge, Plano, TX 75075 Denver, Colorado-Beth Colwell, 850 So. Oneida St., A-208, Denver, CO 80224 Houston, Texas-Sandra Bryan , 12210 Advance, Houston , TX 77065 Phoenix, Arizona-Margaret Neff, 6216 E. Lafayette, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 San Antonio, Texas-Mindy Mann, 12012 Maple Rock, San Antonio, TX 78230 San Diego, California-Serena Lannue, 777 Hacienda Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020 Sun City, Arizona-Harriet Rose Woods, 13627-110th Ave. , Sun City, AZ 85351 Tulsa Oklahoma-Rebecca Hamby, 223 Fox Run Cir., Jenks, OK 74037
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 Com· mons, 719 Walnut, Emporia, KS 66801 Greater Kansas City-Eddie Ragan, 13815 W. 78th St., Lenexa, KS 66216 Lafayette, Louisiana-Valerie Vin· ing, RR 1, Box 399 HV, Patterson, LA 70392 Maryville, Missouri-Mrs. Myron Simerly, 215 Alco, Maryville, MO 64468 Monticello, Arkansas-Kathy Hen· derson, 103 Sherwood, McGehee, AR 71654 New Orleans, Louisiana-Mrs. Allen Bourgeois, 4724 Park Drive South, Metairie, LA 70001 Omaha, Nebraska-Jill Karre, 14866 Harvey Oaks Ave., Omaha, NE 68144 Pittsburg, Kansas-Mrs. Brenda Chappell, 506 E. Pearl, 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
The National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha Announces the colonization of
Epsilon Theta Colony Penn State University· Behrend College Erie, PA March 15, 1986
No .AI:A alumnae chapter in your area? Don 't despair! You can belong to Alpha Sigma Alpha's Alumnae-atLarge Chapter. As an alumnae member-at-large, you will receive mail· ings concerning Al:A and will be kept informed of others in your area who would be interested in establishing an organized alumnae group. Just fill our the form below and mail it with your $8 alumnae dues to Al:A National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut , Springfield , MO 65802. Name ______________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City ----------------------- State ______ Zip _________ Home phone _______________ Business phone _ _ _ _ _ _ __ College chapter
Year graduated _ _ ___
Are you interested in working with other alumnae in your area to estaban alumnae chapter? -------------------------------
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The National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha Announces the colonization of
Epsilon Iota Colony Christian Brothers College Memphis, TN May 1, 1986
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====t986 Awards====
Marti Stratton presents the Membership Examination Award to Epsilon Epsilon represen tative Angela Lungre n.
Helen Malone presen ts the Officer Efficiency Awa rd to Phi Ph i re p r ese n tative Kerri McCoole.
Chapter Awards Philanthropic Phi Phi , Northwest Missouri State University Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter Membership Examination Epsilon Epsilon , Emporia State University, KS Panhellenic Gamma Mu, Adrian College, Ml Officer Efficiency Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University
Jean Weaver (center) presents the Scholastic Achievement Award to Eta Eta representative Carol Hrenchir (left) and the Scholastic Improvement Award to Beta Epsilon representative Sarah Peters.
Scholastic Improvement Eta Eta, Pittsb urg State University, KS Scholastic Achievement Beta Eta, Dickinson State College, NO
Phoenix Awards Best Feature Jean Weaver, Beta Nu , St. Louis alumna Best Overall Collegiate Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Best Overall Alumnae St. Louis Alumnae Chapter
Coming in the Winter Phoenix: Complete coverage of individual Alumnae and Collegiate award winners. Fifty-yea r members honored at the Denver convention were (from left) Catherine Switzer Moore, Esther Seama n and Nadene Miller.
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Development Fund==== Contributors from Aug. 1, 1985, to July 31, 1986 Crown Donors
$500 or more Beta Gamma Lo is Beers
Pearl Donors
$100 to $249 Alpha Alpha Kath leen Geib Boykin Beta Beta Gretchen Mathews Otness Delta Delta Evelyn McKinley Schneider Nu Nu Jean Shull Zeta Zeta Connie Peyton Glidewell Betty Urban Wall ick Eta Eta Diane Yencic James Kappa Kappa Helen Corey Nancy Eby Frey Pi PI Beth Lucia Chi Chi Letha Heckman Gaskins Psi Psi Sidney Grem ill ion Allen Elizabeth Brock Allison Beta Gamma Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson Beta Epsilon Jean Raup Grady Beta Pi Rosemary Carucc i Goss Beta Sigma Rose Marie Fellin Marilyn Ramsey Garbee Beta Upsilon Nancy i.ZanderReese Susan Shoaf
Star Donors
$1 to $99 Alpha Deborah Mitchell Davi s Patricia Nuckols Moore Rom ine Mahood Overbe y Jean Pearce Shell
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Alpha Alpha Lauriean Adler Linda Crumb Bresnan Kathryn Long Brown Gail Wagner Kaufmann Debby Lukotch Mary Gieser McCandless Elise Rice Payne Mary Reinders Martha Smelker Martha Rosebrook Tomlinson Kate Warner Alpha Beta Dorothy Taylor Munsiel Frances Hook Young Alpha Gamma Gwendolyn Griffith Brenchin Mary Gwendolyn Davison Craig LaRue Graden Fleckenstein Vivian Cartwright Lovell Jane Shaffer Peters Beta Beta Lori Baucke June Lewinson Bonaquista Lois Greer Carter Beth Ann Colwell Esther Kauffman Gatseos Dorothy Hughes Johnson Conny Martin Dorothy Masters Kim Ramsey Meyer Catherine Switzer Moore Gamma Gamma Katherine Quinton Mclain Epsilon Epsilon Patricia Franklin Foster Cindy Fundis Ruth Ann Marion Rita Kemmerer Ridgely Kay Hughes Plaster Jon i Smith Margaret Ogren Waltz Joelen Wentz Eta Eta Shirley Ellis Brumbaugh Viola Lochrie Cowden Kathryn Lamb Ke irns Muriel Fulks Raines Mary Schreiber Jeanette S. Schureman Mae Ph illi ps Sherwood
Maralyn May Stewart Jacqueline Hunt Webster
Sigma Sigma Ruth Smith Stell
Theta Theta lrmajane Wrenn Cullity Elizabeth Hagar Paula Manning Murphy Verna Clarke Powell Ida Mellen Prescott Amelia Bucky Taxter Marjorie Anderson Thomson Lily Chin Tu Constance Babish Yates
Tau Tau Mary Louise Phinney Eleanor Winters Wickizer
Kappa Kappa Kathleen Mellwig Droboniku Mary Wagoner Frobisher Alice Garretson Ann Weaver Gel nett Dorothy McNaul Dorothy Wolf Reynolds Anna P. Simpson Edith Alexander Uhler Suzanne Wisniewski Lambda Lambda Helen Snider Garrington Mu Mu Sarah Brewster Larsen Nu Nu Marlene Adams Deborah Brunner Eleanor Battafarano Fadeley Beulah Hater Montesant Janet Volpe Sasin Beth Umsted Helen Lindenmuth Ware Xi Xi Barbara Held Isabell Stewart Murphy Omicron Omicron Eleanor Martha Edwards Priscilla Grieme Stibich PI Pi Margaret Housten Collins Clara Harper Bassett Michalene Biber May Frankenbach Griffin Jul ie Hetherinton Dorothy Freund Kraw Betty Grever Morrison Joan Rind fl eisch Runkel Rho Rho Edith Grogan Shafer
Upsilon Upsilon Ethel Llewelyn Wilson Phi Phi Bonnie Magill Laurie Gath Penton LaVona Stalcup Reid Cretia Rowlette Psi Psi Wynnoah Sanders Bonde Oneta Hodson Hancock Anne Faulk Page Dollie Smith Petrus Inez Hunt Smith Chi Chi Susan Martin Arnold Virginia Dunn Burke Sharon Calvin Laura Wolf Carson Katherine Haas Huber Carmine Alvey McConnell Helen Selvage Noblitt Mary Simon Velma Thresher Beta Gamma Maxine Line Helen Hooper Malone Mary Beers Wiggins Beta Delta Ann Hanson Dolly D. Loyd Beta Epsilon Ann Ingle Elkskin Suzanne French Ann Ireland Gurkin Barbara Shafer Oamsen Beta Zeta June Foster Cornay Jud ith Doolin Murphy Beta Eta Pamela Glaser Guttman Beta Theta Virginia Selle Turney Beta Iota Joyce Russin Fabian Virginia Pruner Johnston Anne Mays Magnusdal Dorothy S. Moore
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Group Donations Hattiesburg , MS, Alumnae Chapter Newark-Zanesville, OH , Alumnae Chapter Valley of the Sun Alumnae Chapter, Sun City, AZ
Memorials In memory of Mary Jeanette McCammon King , contributed by Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter In memory of Sally Rezny, contributed by Dr. Arthur Rezny
Beta Kappa Mary Weinberg Hohe Ruth E. Van Tuyle Beta Lambda Christine Calvert Ruby Fair Griner Diana Pyle McWilliams Beta Nu Charlotte Reid Burton Janice Wheeler Rorie Shirley Thompson Wall Rho Chi Mary Ellen Busch Ruth Mawson Hudie Anne Will Beta Pi Carolyn Wallace Dean Beta Rho Bonnie Ruddell Kaiser Gretchen Werner Oster Beta Sigma Betty Wolfe Mitchell Libby Elliott Moore Marilyn Harell Loving Weaver
Beta Upsilon Catherine Allen Castor • Lisa MacDonald Jeanne VanWinkle McQueen Therese L. Miller Bonnie Johnson Shea Dorothy Henry Suiso Ruth Graddy Strickland
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Beta Omega Diana Bird Robinson Gamma Epsilon Sandy Phillips Brzezinski Florence Devlin Ludwig Janet Vogt Solomon Gamma Eta Karen Higashida Hambro Gamma Iota Susan Shellenbarger Andrea Sinicropi Gamma Lambda Ann Marie Lampariello
Gamma Xi Debbie Kron Bonita Oswald Diane J. Stevenson Gamma Rho Maureen Giangrieco Deborah Hardesty Sue Press Vettori Gamma Psi Deborah Phillips Gamma Omega Wendy Morgan Bell Jan Skolds Delta Epsilon Kathleen Boland Gretchen R. Kreitz Paula Letherman Delta Zeta Cherie Fink Shallock Shirley Jo Wikum Delta Iota Catherine Monsees Linda Bonine Rogers Delta Kappa Lana K. Bunner Lisa Skelton Salomon Delta Nu Susan Knapp Caster Maria Cundari Doris Y. Sliney Delta Xi Donna Polak Zimmerman Delta Rho Michelle Palumbo
ANNOUNCING
Alpha Sigma Alpha NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC EVENT FOR 1986 & 1987
ADOPT-A-COP Alpha Sigma Alpha has been asked to coordinate each state's Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Adopt-A-Cop campaign Each chapter will work with the State Law Enforcement Representative Each chapter will coordinate campus/city efforts in the Adopt-a-Cop campaign The cops run the Olympic torch into the state event and then again into the International Games July 30, 1987 The cop you adopt wears the sponsor's name on an official T-shirt
Delta Tau Kathleen Thompson Pilecki Delta Upsilon Volusia Finney Delta Chi Charlene Spock Epsilon Gamma Karen Golbek Epsilon Eta Marshalene Currie
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For more inf ormation, contact
Ms. Elaine Fuerst National Chairman of Philanthropies 22657 SW 8 Court Boca Raton, FL 33433
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Alu~nnae
Action
New officers, picnics and convention highlight activities Denver, Colorado
"Mile High" convention '86 Spring was a time filled with much work and excitement as the Denver alumna e prepared for a " Mile High" convention at the Westin hotel in downtown Denver. Monthly meetings as well as var ious sub -committee get-togethers were devoted to mak · ing th e convention a worthwhile and exciting experience for everyone . In addition to planning a produc· live and successful convention , the chapter had its annual fund-raiser at Dave Cook 's Sporting Goods doing inventory in January. Valentine's Day was celebrated " potpourri " style with a guest speaker from Herbal Concoctions demonstrating the uses for herbs and flowers . The annual Denver Area Panhellenic fund -raiser was held at the Country Dinner Play· house. All present enjoyed an excel· lent buffet , a play and raised $2 ,000 for th e scholarship fund. The Denver alumnae hosted the Denver Area Panhell eni c luncheon honoring Ellen Ak ers (BA) as she completed her year as Panhellenic president. Many proud alumnae were in attendance to honor Ellen for her dedication and service . The installation of new offi · ce rs was held in May at a picnic lunch at the home of Louan Nevin (BB).
by her college chapter friends (all <l><l>s) and what good cooks they are! Shirley Smith (ZZ) hosted our Valentine Tea at her lovely Lakewood home. She was assisted by some home economic majors who always come through with such great things to eat. The Valentine Tea hostesses always want Mary Kay Reiff (HH) as a helper-she makes wonderful tea cakes and cookies . The installation of officers was held in April with Jolene Hayes (ZZ) and Judy Winter (ZZ) co-hosting . Eddie Ragan will continue as president , and the members appreciate her continued service to Alpha Sigma Alpha. A group from Kansas City attend· ed the convention in Denver with Jenny Kemmerer (<1><1>) aRd Eddie Ragan as delegates. Kansas City alumnae learn and grow from scheduled meetings and enjoy each other's company at the bridge table, craft classes or slumber parties . This has been a great year for the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter.
Jeannie Redmond
South western Indiana
Sharing special memories One of the greatest pleasures SW Indiana alumnae receive each year is the opportunity to meet with each other and Delta Kappa collegians at the University of Southern Indiana. Members began in September, helping Delta Kappa Chapter prepare for formal fall rush by providing refreshments , information and smiles to assist them . During October, members helped the collegiate chapter turn the annual Fall Festival celebration into a money-making success by selling Mexican foods. Founders' Day was another special time . Alumnae and collegians shared a ceremon y, th en alumnae spon· sored a money-making project. Do· nations of AI:A memorabilia, ladybugs and other items were part or' a " silent auction ." It was a time of great fun and fellowship shared with all members. In December, alums gathered for their annual Christmas party. After a wonderful steak dinner and gift exchange, members finalized details for State Day in Evansville.
Kimberly Phillips
Beth Colwell
Jackson Purchase. Kentucky
Help with Special Olympics Grea ter Kansas City
Good times are great! T his has bee n a special year for the Greater Kansas City Al umnae Chapter. It"s had programs g ive n by it s own members , an even in g social , a celebration o f Founders' Day and a couple 's Christmas party. Spring activities i ncl uded a Saturday morning brunc h at the ho m e of Eddie Ragan . The food was provi ded
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Southwestern Indiana alums prepare AEA memories to be sold in a silent auction.
The Jackson Purchase area alumnae's spring activities included a ceremony for~ graduating senior of Beta Nu Chapter from Murray State University. Members also participated in the success of th e Area Special Olympics T rack and Field competition at Murray State University in May and the Chap· ter Games at Western Kentucky Unive rsity i n Jun e. Summer activities included a cookout. Chris Krueger
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Alumnae Action==== Dame in the summer of 1987. Ursula Worzer Mars (rE) and her husband Don hosted a lovely Val entine's Day dance for the members. The highlight of the year was a trip to the theatre. Beth Bowers Babcock (XX) starred in the Elkhart Civic Theatre 's production of Neil Simon 's " Fools ." After sending Beth flowers and wishes to " break a leg," members attended to make sure she didn 't! A summer party was held in July at the home of Dorothy Pears Hilary. (BT). Jill Szyarto
Central Pennsylvania
80th birthday celebration
Collegians and alumnae gather to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gamma Xi Chapter at Slippery Rock University.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
20th anniversary celebrated More than a year's planning brought Pittsburgh alumnae and Gamma Xi collegians together at Station Square in Pittsburgh to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gamma Xi Chapter. Charter members Diane Graham Kastick, Millie Kratz Sass and Ruth Zokvic Voland were presented with corsages and encouraged to reminisce about the chapter's founding and early days. Special guest Paula Foreman , national vice president of programs, gave them an entertaining " Look Back at the Sixties." She congratulated the chapter for having survived the antiGreek decade of the '70s and for persevering in the '80s. Bonnie Oswald , province director and Gamma Xi alumna , made a presentation to chapter advisors Kathleen Geib Boykin (AA) and Diane Sauro Stevenson (rZ), also national chairman of advisors, for their many years of service to the chapter. Gamma Xi President Valerie Grash presented Bonnie
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with a paddle signed by all the collegians for her guidance to the chapter during her tenure as province director. Trivia questions, singing, scrapbooks and a display of memorabilia brought back memories, as did a slide presentation of national headquarters and the campus at Slippery Rock Uni路 versity . A ceremony to commemorate the anniversary encouraged all in at路 tendance to renew their vows and commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha.
The Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter held its June meeting at the home of Frances Nucci DiClemente (NN) in Hershey with Mary Wilson Aungst (KK) as co-hostess. President Pamela Myers Strathmeyer (rO) called the meeting to order. A motion was passed to accept the slate of national officers as presented. Members also decided to take their scrapbooks to convention. Congratulations are in order for Mary Wilson Aungst (KK) who recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Her daughter-in-law and family feted her at a garden party at their home in Carlisle. Mary is a retired Red Cross employee and is very active in her church and community affairs. Alice Hart Beaver
Diane Stevenson
Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana
Preparing for International Special Olympics The Elkhart-Goshen Alumnae Chapter has had a busy spring. Members provided cookies for the Association for the D isa bled of Elkhart County's dance marathon to raise funds for the Special Olympics. They are also busy making plans for the In ternational Special Olympics, which will be held at the University of Notre
Mary Wilson Aungst (KK) celebrates her BOth birthday with family and friends .
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Alumnae Action have formed strong bonds with the
Alpha Alpha Chapter in Oxford and with the Dayton, Ohio , alumnae group. Members had three opportunities throughout the year to spend time together. The September luncheon in Leba non , Ohio , is an annual joint meeting for Cincinnati and Dayton alumnae with an open invitation to Alpha Al pha Chapter. The same groups meet in Oxford each Founders' Day to join in celebration of this important event . State Day in Columbus, Ohio , is another opportunity for fellowship and renewed commitment to AI:A. Akron was the hostess chapter this year. The last business meeting of the year was held at the home of Luana Long Roof. They had a lively and profitable Chinese auction that night. Offi cers for 1986-87 were installed and they look forward to another successful year led by President Shirley Sledz Wakefield. Pi Pi Chapter honors its 50-year (or more) members: First row: Carolyn Weber Heyman, Helen Weiss. Hildegarde Hoffman Kayser, Evelyn G. Bell, Doris Palmer Paxson, Marion Goss Clack. Second row: Marion Thoma s Swenson, Flossy Snow Hamlin, Betty Bernard Case. Melvina Jacobs Holzman , Mildred Gardiner Finley, Dorothy Freund Kraw, Mary Martiny Spencer, Grace Martiny Hanley, Shirley Stowell Scott, Reva Fish Kohn, Ruth Haenzel Seibel. Margaret Houston Collins, Dorothea Elliott Schweitzer. Third row: Betty Murray Hamlin, Mary Kroening Henry, Mary Zerby Herd/e. Anna Lou Marks Anderson.
Buffalo, New York
60th anniversary celebrated Pi Pi Chapter of Buffalo , NY, held its 60th anniversary reunion and luncheon at the Park Country Club of Williamsville , NY, in April. Evelyn G. Bell (former national president) was honorary c hai rman with Margaret Hamm ond Ne lson and Jacqueline Vito LoRusso as cochairmen . What a wonderful warm atmosphere with 123 women attending from all over the nation! Two charter members were there to greet everyone , Evelyn G. Bell and Helen Weiss . Both of these women have had very colorful , active lives and are an inspiration to the sorority. The program consi sted of various members addressing " Our Heritage, Our Trust and Our Legacy ," and Su zanne Kilgannon (chapte r consultant) speaking on " E Today. " This was a fitting way to celebrate Alpha Sigma
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Alpha 's 85th year and Pi Pi 's 60th birthday. Th ey were honored by having the following past and present national officers present (each a Pi Pi): Evelyn G. Be ll , Ro se mary LoDestro Lett , Jacqueline Vito LoRusso , Kathleen Thompson Pilecki , Jean Carmichael Ri cha rd, Joan Steinmiller Richmond , Joan Rindfl eisch Runckel and Mada lene Marshall Smith. Each 50-year (or more) member received a traditional red rose .
Dorothea E. Schweitzer
Cincinnati, Ohio
Year of fellowship and accomplishment The family picnic at the home of Anne Petree Niemeyer was the last social event of the year for the Cincinnati , Ohio , alumnae. As they gathered together , members recalled an excellent year o f fel lowship and accomplishment. They
Shirley Bone
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Support for Cerebral Palsy Association Tulsa Alumnae Chapter members welcomed some new faces this year. They were also happy to see some members who haven't been able to attend in several years. On Valentine 's Day members joined other Tulsa Panhellenic alumnae supporting the Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association by attending The Red Glove Revue . AEA Marilyn Garbee (BE) served as president of Tulsa Alumnae Panhellenic this year. Helen Malone's (Bf) house burned in March . Now she knows what everyone should do regarding inventorying their belongings. They returned to their hom e in July. Members ended the year in May with an ice cream social and installa tion of officers . Becky Hamby (Bf) agreed to another term as president. (Pressure does marvelous things!) Thanks, Becky ! Several members attended convention in Denver in July. Rhetta Robinson (Bf) was able to " play' ' for the first time i n several years, after serving as national president.
Sue LaBorde
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Saying goodbye to Wanda Gamble are Ft. Lauderdale alumnae (rear) Flo Patterson, Kitty Milum, Elame Fuerst, Wanda Gamble, Marion Sanborn, Cathy Smoot and daugh ter, (front) Betty Barnes, Jean Grason and Ethel Wilson.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
These cookies get around! Cookies baked by Ft. Lauderdale alumnae in February served a threefold purpose . Members sampled them as an addition to the goodies hostess Debbie Bukas (r A) provid· ed , then sold the cookies and the recipes for the chapter's treasury. The members donated the rest to the sale at Broward Medical Center sponsored by the nurses to make money for a special party for graduates of the " preemies" department . Cathy Smoot (BT) had been assistant head nurse of this department and is now in charge of special projects for the group. Betty Barnes' (NN) stories and pictures of Africa were fascinating. Kitty Milum (ZZ) was the hostess in April when members brought salads and bid farewell to Wanda Gamble (XX) as she moves back to Indianapolis . She has contributed so much to the chapter and to Panhellenic that she will be missed greatly . The family picnic in June was at
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Elaine Fuerst's (B.:l) again. Members look forward to hearing reports from their delegate , Jean Grason (lUI) and Elaine when they return from convention . Cancellation of a trip to Belgium was a disappointment to Nellie Dry (BIT) so she (like the rest of the members) will be enjoying the good ol' USA instead. Ethel L. Wilson
Washington , D.C.
Special visitors An unexpected bonus and honor for Washington , D.C., alumnae was the opportunity to have the ne w chairman of the National Panhellenic Conference , Af.A Sidney Allen , as luncheon and dinner guest in April. Sidney was in the capital city attending a conference on Panhellenic matters and stayed over the weekend to be with the members. Several alumnae who could not be present for the dinner at Gerry Cox's beautiful home were able to visit with Sid· ney during the luncheon at the Roof Terrace restaurant in the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts overlook ing the Potomac. Mary K. Re iff, from the Kansas City Alumnae Chapter , arrived the same day for a short visit with Helen Lortz and jo ined the dinner festivities . All in all , it was a fun day as well as a productive one in that Sidney shared with members her enthusiasm and forward-looking views on NPC and college fraternal groups. A second highlight of 1986 was a bridal luncheon in May at the Holiday Inn in Silver Springs , MD , to honor Kathy Wilson prior to her June wedding . A beautiful silver tray and candle sticks we re presented to Kathy with much love and affection from her fellow alumnae members. An invisible string attached to the gift was a promise that Kathy would be host· ess for a meeting next year. Informal travelogs were the programs at two meetings. At the February meeting in her home , Helen Lortz presented slides taken during her three -week visit to South Africa , along with a large map detailing her itinerary. She also shared informa · tive commentary and some of the souvenirs she brought back . At their year-end meeting in May at the Annapolis home of Louise Johnson , she took us on a spectacular scenic tour of Alaska via slides she accumulated during her years there as a teacher and subsequent return visits. Those members who had not visited Alaska concluded it's a " must see" state. Helen Lortz
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Senior tea for Beta Delta The Hattiesburg Alumnae Chapter held its first meeting of 1986 in the home of President Paulette Leblanc (B.:l). It was a covered dish dinner and t he attendance was good . They dis· cussed plans for the Senior Tea that was held fo r graduating seniors of Beta Delta Chapter at the University of Southern Mississippi . It was held in the home of Lynn Meador (B.:l). They met in August with the rush cha irman of Beta Delta and their chapter advisor to finalize plans for open rush . Members assisted the col· legians during rush with refresh· ments and skits. Dolly D. Loyd
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Alumnae Action Boston, Massachusetts
Spring atmosphere inspires renewed commitment The Boston Alumnae Chapter held its spring luncheon at the Marriott Hotel in Newton, MA. Even though the day was dreary and showery, the colorful purple hyacinths, red tulips and yellow jonquils along with the pink and white blossoms on the early flowering trees heightened spirits. Following the luncheon the members had a chance to socialize and become better acquainted with the new officers through a " round table" discussion. A June get-together was planned for the purpose of establishing the programs for 1986-87. Frances Smith Phelan (88), treasurer, was presented with a brass pencil holder with her monogram in recognition of her many years of faithful service to the chapter. Membe~s attending the spring gettogether remarked they really enjoyed themselves and left with a renewed desire to " give full measure" to help the chapter reach its goals. Jean Barbarick
Terre Haute, Indiana
Newly elected Chicago Metro officers are Karen Hussey, Mary Sidhu, Marcia Steward, Kathy Madgiak, Jan Oerber and Beth Heidel.
The chapter has had a very successfu l year, and members are looking forward to another fine year .
Katherine L. Becker
Growing and going The Terre Haute Alumnae Chapter has held regular monthly meetings throughout the year. Spring and summer activities have included a luncheon with Beta Upsilon Chapter members as guests in February . A program about growing house plants was given at the home of Ruth Hoare in March . Several members attended State Day , held in Evansville . In April members of Beta Upsilon Chapter, Kathy Miller and Lynn Oberle, were affiliated with the alumnae chapter. Mary Frances Wiley was the hostess for the May meeting and election of officers for the coming year. Install ed at th e June luncheon at the home of Rach el Griffith were Presi dent Te r ry Miller , Vice President Ruth Hoare , Sec retary Melinda Phil l ips. Treasurer Barbara Black , Parlia m entari an Mary Frances Wiley and Ed itor Katheri ne Becker. Delegates to th e national conven tion in Denver were T erry Miller and Lisa Ritt er.
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Chicago Metro, Illinois
Growth in numbers and enthusiasm Somewhat like the legendary phoenix , the Chicago Metro Chapter has risen anew over the last year. With the addition of new members Karen Hussey (BE), Mary Sidhu (EB) and Melinda James (BN), the chapter continues to grow with enthusiasm! Results of officer elections held this spring were President Kathy Madgiak (I'!'l), Vice President Mary Sidhu (8 ), Secretary Beth Heidel (r!'l), Treasurer Karen Hussey (BE) , Philanthropic Chairperson Jan Derber (BT) and Editor Marcia Steward (r!'l). Over the past year, members also welcomed new baby Alpha Sigs. Beth Heidel gave birth to her second son, while Melinda James and Kathy Madgiak gave birth to girls. This spring , the philanthropic activity was to decorate eggs for Easter egg trees delivered to area hospitals. Blow-
ing egg yolks out of eggs is not an easy task! Karen Hussey hosted a trivial pursuit potluck dinner for chapter members and their husbands/dates in March. A visit to the Naper Historica l Settlem ent in Naperville took the place of the May meeting. Chicago Metro conti nues to expand its cultural horizons! An annual family picnic in July concluded activities for this year and initiates another year of Chicago M etro alumnae activities. Marcia Steward
Indianapolis, Indiana
An afternoon in the past The Indianapolis alumnae group spent an enjoyable Victorian afternoon with husbands and friends i n January at the home of Bob Payne , a friend of member Betty Bliss. Bob bought the home on the Old Northside about five years ago and began a complete renovation. The home features a large entry hall leading to a living area , dining room, kitchen and solarium . Upstairs are three large bedrooms, two maid 's rooms and an enclosed sun porch . The period renovation is complete
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====Alumnae Action==== except for the third floor ballroom and carriage house . AI:A alumnae and guests gathered around the fireplace sipping wine punch, snacking on elegant canapes served from silver trays and slipped back into the early 1900s as time passed with good conversation and renewal of friendships . The house was open from 3 to 6 p .m. Guests could come and go, but most chose to stay and enjoy the feeling of being in the past as they were surrounded by period antiques , lace curtains , red drapes and Oriental rugs. A grand afternoon!
Merrilyn Ba ss
St. Louis, Missouri
A very special visitor The St. Louis alumnae surprised their president with a baby shower at the fall meeting. Pat Hawkins, presi路 dent, had a baby boy, Brian . The highlight of the year for the alumnae was a visit from Sidney Allen at their March meeting. It was a great honor to have her visit and they had a lovely dinner at the Sheraton at Westport attended by several members Sidney had met before, as well as new friends. The May meeting at Libby Moore's home was work time to complete the projects f o r the boutique at convention. After gluing and cutting, mem-
bers were very proud of the finished projects . Four members attended convention , amid much excitement. The year has been very successful with a meeting every other month. The most successful money-maker was their Christmas auction , where members raised almost $200 .
Laura Weaver
Dickinson, North Dakota
Bridge/whist party raises funds Alumnae planned and sponsored their annual St . Patrick's Day bridge and whist party, for both men and women players. Players finishing first and second received prizes, and door prizes were given throughout the af路 ternoon . Monies earned from the 路 card party were donated to the Dickinson Special Olympic athletes for use while attending district and state track and field meets . Dickinson State College Alumni Association, with the assistance of the Foundation , has set up a scholarship fund for a junior or senior track woman. Memorials for Loraine C. Schumacher will help make this possible. The alumnae also went on " a wild trip" to scenic Theodore Roosevelt National Park. A tourist trip around the shops and lunch at the hotel completed the day.
Sidney Allen is presented with a corsage by Cecily Bullard and Bonnie Koenemann at the March meeting of the St. Louis alumnae.
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Dickinson alumnae also mourn the loss of another member, Helen Teske . Bertha Geiger
In Memoriam
Loraine Schumacher, Loraine spent her lifetime assisting others with no concern for herself. At Dickinson State College, Loraine taught in the physical education department for 28 years. She was instrumental in starting the women 's division and was director until her retirement in 1976. As an athlete, Loraine participated in dance , golf and track and field. One of the highest points of her track and field career was trying out for the United States Olympic team when she was 17 years old. Loraine was a member and executive officer of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society. She was an active member and alumnae of Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha . She served AI:A as a mother patroness and later as advisor during her tenure at Dickinson State College . Loraine was honored as the recipient of the "Honor Award" for services performed by the State and Central District Physical Education Association . In 1974, she received the "Outstanding Woman in Athletics" state award from the governor of North Dakota. She was a true friend to everyone who knew her, as in the words of this poem by Susan Polis Schutz : She had such a positive outlook on life ; her words were always encouraging . Her face lit up with excitement; her actions were so straightforward . H e r inner sense helped us achieve so much! When people were around her , they seemed to absorb her uplifting attitude! When we think of her , we can only think of happiness And how lucky we were to have known her!
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"THE RIGHT STUFP' WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD APPLICANTS FOR ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA CHAPTER CONSULTANT Must be expert at packing luggage. Must travel campuses with ASA chapters, but need not attend any classes. Does not need to prepare for tests except those of courage and perseverance. Works with collegians and alumnae as an advisor, clarifier of ASA policy and as a national sister-ready, willing and able to become a brief part of the chapter's life.
Salary plus expenses If you fit this description, or if you know a graduating senior who has the " Right Stuff," please submit her name on the form below. A full application packet will be forwarded and an interview set. Name _________________________ Address ______________________ City _____________________ _ State Zip _ _ __ College Chapter _ __ _ _ __ _ Send to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65802.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME You can help Alpha Sigma Alpha save a considerable amount of money each year by sending to National Headquarters any change of address or name. The U.S. Postal Service charg~s 25 cents for each returned magazine or change of address. You are responsible for changmg your address promptly if you wish to continue receiving your Phoenix. Mail completed form with mailing label attached to AEA National Headquarters 120 1 East Walnut, Springfield , MO 65802. ' College c h a p t e r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Year of initiation Married Name -----------;-;--::---;:--::--:-----:----------------Husband's first name路 Last name Maiden name------;:~:--------:-::-:--::----------First Middle Last Address _ _ _ _~~=--------------------Street City
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