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Scholarship

Are you majoring in sorority? by Marianne Bullock Chairman of Scholarship

The years spent in college are very important. For most students, it's th eir firs t experienc e living away from home. There are new people and new experiences. But too many students forget the primary purpose for being in college: to get an education. In the Feb. 9, 1990, Wall Street Journal special report on education, it was pointed out that job applicants are unprepared for increasingly demanding jobs. According to U.S. Labor D epartment statistics, 52 percent of the jobs created between 1985 and 2000 will require some college; 30 percent of the jobs created will require four or more years of college. As technology becomes mo:re sophisticated, higher skill levels will be needed .

'Compare your major time activities to your major responsibilities: Are you majoring in a school subject or sorority?'

To compete for jobs in the 21st Century, students must begin to develop skills now. College provides opportunities to learn about math, history, the arts, science, business, education and a host of other subjects. It also provides the chance for stude nts to develop social skills, learn to think and li ve independently and determine their own values as adults. College is a microcosm of the real world. Balancing studies, sorority and other activiti es is training ground for balancing a career, fam-

NAlpha Time is running out! If you wish to make a 1989-90 donation to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation and have that donation listed in the winter Phoenix, you must make that donation before Aug. 1, 1990. Your tax-deductible (501 c3) contribution will help build the endowment that will make it possible for the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation to:

* Support ALA leadership schools * Fund educational programming

* Give more scholarships * Develop educational materials

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ily responsibilities and other activities. If one area gets most of your attention, other areas can suffer. For students who don't balance, the area that seems to suffer first is studying. We are all like the juggler whose act involves spinn ing plates on poles. The juggler allots time to each activity to keep all the plates spinning. One plate is spun on its pole and another and another; in time the first plate is spun again and so on. The juggler is motivated to keep moving and devote some time to each activity so the plates don't fall and ruin the act. As a student, you must devote time to classes, activities and possibly a job. By planning and budgeting time, you gain control of the fixed amount of time available. Evaluate the allocation of your time by prioritizing activities. Compare your major time activities to your major responsibilities: Are you majoring in a school subject or sorority? Review the way you set priorities; spend the most time on the most important activities. Don't get sidetracked by problems, interruptions or even unimportant but enjoyable activities. Remember, your entire life won't be burdened by work unless you allow it to be. If you plan your work, don't procrastinate and commit to completing tasks, yo u w ill have plenty of free time for other activities . Participating in campus activities makes the college experience rewarding. However, students have r esponsibilities th at take precedence over anything else: studying, attending classes and completing course work. Then, and only then, should a student devote time to other activities, which are important in enhancing the knowledge gained and putting it to use. Sorority fulfills a vital role in developing leadership and social skills that are needed throughout life. But remember, if you don 't have the grades to stay in school, you won't be there to participate in any activities.* * *

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Are you majoring in sorority? ..

'Share the vision' from the Leadership Development Institute ...

Emma Frost, the woman behind the name ...................... .

The case for values and ethics ..... .

NPC leaders plan for the best of times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Long-range planning committee completes work . . . . . . . . . .

Reunions help alumnae renew sorority bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Departments Help wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Send change of address and business correspon· dence to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut St., Springfield, MO 65802. Address all correspondence of an editorial nature to the edi· tor, Nancy 1. z. Reese, 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Articles are inv ited for publication in this journal. Manuscripts should be submitted to the editorial staff for consideration. Acceptances are on a contnb· uting basis only and subject to editorial review. Arti· cles published are the personal expressions of the authors and do not necessarily represent the policies of Al:A . Second-class postage paid at Springfield, MO, and at additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA, 1201 East Walnut St., Springfield, MO 65802.

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On the Cover " Share the Vision " on WASA-TV was the theme of the recently completed Emma Frost Leadership Development Institute. In this issue, share the vision of the institute as well as of the woman who has put her name behind it.

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Leadership Institute An opportunity to 'share the vision' by Elaine Fuerst National Vice President of Program

Th e Alpha Sigma Alpha Emma Frost Leadership D evelopment Institute was christened at Penn State University, Oct. 13-15, 1989, with 82 collegians and 14 national officers participating. It's more than fitting that a leadership training school be named after Emma Frost, nn, in li ght of her dedication and accomplishments in the area of training. She establish ed num e rous training programs in N ew York and P e nns ylvania , worked for the United States government as chief supervisor of all hous ehold training for th e 1939 New York World's Fair and found ed her own successful Park School of Cookery in New York City. She has continued to be supportive, caring and generous of herself to fri e nds, famil y and sorority. (See article on Emma Frost e ls ew h e r e in this issue.) The institute will continue to offer leadership training that will prepare collegiate women for current responsibiliti es and futur e challenges. The schools will be held in several locations during the years Alpha Sigma Alpha does not have a national convention. The institute cou ld be considered a " no-frills" convention. A great deal of effort went into the entire project by a 22-member team. Seven members of that team actually met to plan the weekend workshops and to select presenters. Me mb ers of the team not li sted in th e sched ul e were Cynthia Christfi eld, Karla Cook, Lisa Tait, Jane Ramsey, Marti Stratton , Dolly Lloyd , Nancy Szalwinski , Kare n Fulm er, Mari Hunte r and Kare n Parsons. Gretchen Erb served as onsite coordinator and th e staff at National H eadquarte rs provide d support in printing a nd hot e l arrangements.

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Elaine Fuerst, vice president of program, was in charge of the 22-member team that put together the institute.

Th e the me of the institute was " Share th e Vision. " A visionary leader can share th e goals for th e chapter so that others share the same vision and take responsibility for achi eving goals. In a shared vision sorority, more than a few share the workload.

Th e WASA-TV program listed the various workshops and acti vities using television show titles for each area. Registration on th e " Lobby

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Vicki Hersh, of Arizona State University, explains a point to collegians during one of the institute sessions. .1. I

Susanne Ford, chairman of ritual, addresses a session on values and ethics.

Channel" was followed by a video welcome from Emma Frost, courtesy of Deborah Diedrich. The first workshop, " The Guiding Light" program, covered values and ethics. Susanne Ford, national chairman of ritual, and Silvana Richardson , national chairman of philanthropies , offe r e d sev e ral case studies on what makes A:LA unique and what bonds members share and explored ritu al, values and ethics. The " Gam e of the Week," also known as " The Great T-shirt Ex-

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change," was poolside. Participants searched out the person who had been assigned the same television show on a piece of paper and then exchanged aT-shirt from their city or campus with that person. Saturday started off with "Good Morning , America." Dr. Betty Moore, assistant director of Penn State 's Campus Life Assistanc e Center, administered the MyersBriggs Personality Profil e test. Identifying personality traits is a key to understanding others and developing leadership skills. The rest of the morning and afternoon were filled with workshops. Designing Women, led by Cindy Fundis, Province XIV director, covered goal setting and decision making. " Don't Leave It to Beaver," led by Marianne Bullock, chairman of scholarship, focused on how to discover and develop the contribu tions each member can make to a chapter. "Who's the Boss" was led by former chapter consultants Judi Biggs, residence hall/ program/conference coordinator at Arizona State University, and Vicki Hersh, Greek Life coordinator at ASU. They discussed the characteristics of a leader and leadership style, using the LEADS profile used by Greek programs on campuses across the country. The afte rnoon sessions began with "Family Ties. " Suzanne Kil-

gannon , Province X director, led group discussions on the commitment to sisterhood and how a leader gets that commitment to function . "Perfect Strangers," led by Deborah Dietrich , Province XVI director, explored communication skills and how a leader effectively plans, leads meetings and improves group relationships. " Growing Pains, " led by Gretche n Erb , Province III director, dealt with the causes of conflict and how to resolve it. " Wheel of Fortune," led by Connie Hoffman, vice president of finance , examined the financial management of the sorority and financial planning. After dinner, the workshops were wrappe d up with "The Wonder Years ," or "A:LA Today-A:LA Tomorrow. " Kim Meyer, chairman of membership education, discussed how the participants could take the information back to their chapters and impl e me nt change. Large boxes representing each workshop we re stacke d to symbolize how each workshop was a building block in an overall structure. The weekend ended with "Highway to Heaven ," an evaluation session, led by Emma Frost Leadership D evelopme nt Institute Chairman Elaine Fuerst, vice president of programs. The session was closed with a consecration cer e mony and fri endship circle.

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Emma Frost The woman behind the name by Cretia Rowlette and Deborah Fields Dietrich

"I am Emma Coleman Frost, I1I1, Buffalo State College, New York. I received my masters in home economics education from Columbia University in New York City and pursued my career in home economics education, traveling to where my career or my husband Donald's accounting profession took us. Having li ved in many places such as Arizona, Kansas City and Chicago, I was fortunate to belong to seven alumnae chapters. " So begins the videotape opening of the recently held leadership development institute. Not only was she a member of Alpha Sigma AI-

'To her, her sorority was probably one of the most important things. She is always pouring all her energies into sorority work.' Ethel Schutt Peterson, IIII pha, but "Em," as she came to be known , was an active participant and respected leader as well. In her usual manner of "going beyond the call of duty, " Em made a significant financial contribution to Alpha Sigma Alpha in the mid 1980s. At that time, the National Council was in the process of reviving the leadership schools. Because Em's contribution was meant to enhance and expand leadership education, the National Council chose to honor Em by naming the schools th e Emma Frost Leadership Development Institute. Em's involvement with the leadership development institute stems from a basic philosophy and theme in her life: She wants to give back

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what she has received, and more. "Alpha Sigma Alpha has given so much to me: Lifetime fri e nds, it broadened my philosophy in life and it keeps me smiling . . . I want to give back some of that ." Em made a commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha in 1926 and has been "giving back" for over 60 years. ' 'I'm interested in Alpha Sigma Alpha's growth and its progress, and I just want to make it one of the very best sororities," Em says. "It's done so much for me that I'd like to just encourage other women to follow Alpha Sigs rules , regulations and standards ." There are several traits common to effective leaders, and it is the objective of the institute to develop those traits and help shape leaders. Em believes that a leader has the following qualities: She is a good listener, competent, honest, trustworthy, reliable, and she upholds high standards, involves everyone in the group, sets high goals and sees a project completely through. Women attending the institute have a responsibility to themselves and their chapters to be good leaders and give superior performance, Em believes. Leaders are faced with the opportunity to solve problems.

As one who has had the opportunity to solve problems within Alpha Sigma Alpha, Em offers some advice, "Understand and listen to the other side of the question . There are always three sides to an issue: your side, my side and the true side. As a leader, you can't take sides; you have to listen rather than dictate. You have to be very positive, have a lot of ability and rely on your intelligence." Radiating a positive attitude and a commitment to making a goal a success, Em believes that the commitment of Alpha Sigma Alpha will fuel the success of the institute. "I want the women to take back ideals to their college. They have to give of themselves and they have to give up time. There is a certain amount of

'She's so young at heart, it impresses me. She's people oriented and relates to people of all ages. She bridges the gap and has a great heart.' Anne Martenstein Gerken,路 A your own personal activities that you must give up for sorority, but it pays dividends. That's why I say put your whole heart and soul in it; set your ideals high . It is a great honor to be chosen to attend the institute. I was ALA director of new chapters for a long time, and I just worked and worked. Publicize-don't be afraid to say I'm an Alpha Sig and explain to others how they can become one." Just as Em wants the women to take back ideals, she also stresses the importance of the four A1:A ideals in her own life. "They have helped me live a much better life, given me a terrific philosophy in life , high standards to seek and friendships. I think sorority earns a

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Em Frost and her husband established an award in 1949 to be given annually to a collegian in her name. Here she poses at the Kansas City Convention with Jill Griffin, flfl, who accepted the award for the 1984 winner.

great deal of friendships. " Pat Ke nn e d y Huffm an, XX , Tampa Bay Area Alumnae Chapter president and National Constitution chairman, states that Em is "such a fine example of sisterhood. Not only has she been key in establishing the leadership developmen t institute, she herself is a fine example the way she encourages people to develop their leadership sk ills to their full poten ti al. She has 'tutored' all of us. " Since graduation from Buffalo State Teachers College in 1926, Em's professional and sorority career has been fulfilli ng and varied. The following excerpt is taken from the Nove mber 1945 issue of the Phoenix: " Em has served as head of department of foods in schools in New York and Pennsylvania. Each summer betwee n teaching terms she worked in hospitals, hotels and camps as a dietetics manager. She worked as relief dietitian in th e New York Infirmary for Women and Children, also as ass istant

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departme nt head at the Scientific Hous e kee ping School in New York City. For thr ee years Emma Frost worked for the United States Government as chief supervisor of all household training under Colonel Brehon Somervell. . . . A large old building was turned over to her by the government to be made into a school. And from that she developed the school for training .. . one phase of it was to train World Fair waitresses and dom estics in cooking, cleaning and personal hygiene as well. " In the early 1940s, Em owned and operated the Park School of Cookery in New York City, a private cooking school for debutantes. She also wrote a foods column for a local Park Avenue publication. She offered her school and its services to support the war effort and sponsored supper parties in her own home for officers in all branches of the service stationed in New York. After the war, she continued the

service to men in rehabilitation centers. Her home was always open to Alpha Sigs as well. During the 1939 World's Fair in New York City, all visiting Alpha Sigs had an open invitation to stay at the Frost home and many gratefully accepted. In 1948, the Frosts moved to Arizona, where Em helped organize alumnae chapters in Phoenix and Tuscon. Another move took them to Chicago, where in 1955, Em started work as the assistant director of resident halls and commons at the University of Chicago. Fi ve years later, they moved again to New York, and Em was a home economics instructor at La Salle Junior High in Niagra Falls , NY, from 1960-71 . She retired in 1971. How did Em keep balance in her busy life? " I used the budget plan," she says, " I always made sure that I had enough time for my husband, my sorority and family. I had no children, but I took very good care of my husband. I never put anything before Don, but I was fortunate because he was so supportive. He'd always say 'you go ahead and do that' or Til help you' and that way I got my Alpha Sig work done." Em is associated with two noteworthy Alpha Sigma Alpha awards. She was the 1945 recipient of the Wilma Wilson Sharp Alumna Award given in recognition of service to her sorority, profession and to

'She's such a down-toearth real person. No one would suspect she was 'Mrs. Philanthropist.' ' Mary Wichmanowski Karnstedt, BY the community for the welfare of others. Em says Wilma Wilson Sharp was the most influential person in he r life because of Ms. Sharp's high ideals and her interest and und e rstanding . Em alw ays looked up to her. Not only was Em the recipient of a distinguished award, but she also established the Frost Fidelity Award, given annually to a collegian Continued on page 8

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'If you've known one Em you're blessed' Continued from page 7 who goes " beyond the call of duty, " offers loyal friendship and lends her abilities to all projects . The award, established in 1949, was justly titled, for fidelity implies devotion and " unswerving loyalty and allegiance," as Em herself personifies. Joanne Burroughs Zubaldo , Be, Tampa Alumnae Chapter member and writer of the communication seminar for the 1989leadership development institute, says, "The first two years I was in the group , I thought she would be perfect for the Frost Fidelity Award, if it were given to alumnae. Em epitomizes what fidelity is and cares about so many people in the group . Then, when I discovered she was the Frost of Frost Fidelity, her actions demonstrated the meaning of long-term commitment. She puts loyalty into action more than any person I've ever come across." For many years now , Em has been the backbone of the Tampa Bay Ar e a Alumna e Chapter . "We're so fortunate to be around

'The thing that strikes me aboutEmisthatsheis such a giving person. She's always there and willing to give encouragement to be the best in whatever you're doing.' Malinda Higginbotham Owens, ww

Em Frost in 1945

her in our chapter," says Suzie Green Shettle , AB. "If you've known one 'Em' in a lifetime, you're blessed ... We're blessed to have Em Frost cross our paths in our lifetime." "In return," Em says, "They've been so wonderful to me and have helped me. Being a senior citizen, I need assistance from time to time. I

have all these guardian angels at my fingertips. What else could anyone ask for? There's not one girl I feel I couldn't call on. "I feel fortunate to have so many friends and blessed to have been around this long. Maybe my purpose isn ' t completed . Maybe there's something else I can do for Alpha Sigma Alpha. "Alpha Sig is the love of my life, and ifl had to do over again, I'd give more time."

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Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae: Whereabouts unknown Finding a former classmate can be just like looking for the proverbial "needle in a haystack." But not anymore. Soon an impressive directory of alumnae will be available to help you locate old friends . The Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Alumnae Directory, scheduled for release in summer 1991, will be the most up to date and complete reference on over 28,995 Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae ever compiled. This comprehensive volume will include current name, addresses and phone numbers, academic data, plus business information, bound into a classic, library-quality edition.

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ALA has contracted the Bernard C. Harris Publishing 路Co. , Inc. to produce the directory. Harris will soon begin researching and compiling the information to be printed in the Directory by mailing a questionnaire to each alumna. If you prefer not to be listed in the directory, please contact the National Headquarters in writing as soon as possible. The Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Alumnae Directory will soon make finding an Alpha Sigma Alpha alumna as easy as opening a book. Look for more details on the project in future issues ofThe Phoenix.

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Is this fraternity? The case for values and ethics

by Marilyn S. Ford Pi Beta Phi

Woman student dies after falling from a third story ledge of the chapter house after being ordered to clean outside windows . . . "Traditional" drinking exercise results in death of freshman pledge . .. Four fraternity men arrested and charged with sale and possession of cocaine . .. Freshman drops out of school because ofhumiliation he suffered from treatment during a fraternity party . .. Is this fraternity? No, this is not fraternity . All too often, however, such activities are a result of sorority, and fraternity activities. Inappropriate action on the part of some individuals within the Greek system has produced negative publicity that is harmful to all. Robert E. Manley , in Fraternal Law says, " We are on the threshold of a period when the new minority group that is legitimate game for society to attack is the Greek world. We are on the verge of an era of Greek bashing on campuses across the country ... Greek systems on every campus must straighten up their acts." Those acts include alcohol and drug use, hazing, sexual abuse, declining scholarship and a lack of respect for themselves, their organizations and society. While national officers of individual sororities and fraternities have urged their members to follow the ideals espoused by their organizations, this has not always been effective in bringing an end to these acts. For that reason , in an effort to les-

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son the disparity between fraternity ideals and individual behavior and to personalize these ideals in daily undergraduate life, the Commission on Values and Ethics was formed. The commission, with members from the National Interfraternity Conference and the National Panhellenic Conference, adopted 10 basic expectations, which state the fundamental guidelines by which fraternity men and women should govern th eir individual fraternal experiences. The basic expectations were originally developed by a group of undergraduates. For over a year, these expectations were presented and examined at a number of national and regional workshops. Since adoption by the commission, the national bodies of NIC and

'Greek systems on every campus must straighten up their acts.' NPC have endorsed th e expectations. Materials on how to implement programs about th e guidelines have been made available to studen ts, volunteers and professionals, including school administrators. Alcohol abuse, negtive public relations, image, scholarship and hazing have combined to confuse the goals of fraternal living, within the organizations themselves and in th e minds of the general public. The continuing concern over the direction of Greek groups on various campuses has resulted in the efforts by women 's and men 's fraterniti es to restore the original purpose of fraternity through the basic expectations.* * *

Basic expectations I I wUI know and understand the ideals expressed in my fraternity ritual and will strive to incorporate them in my daily life.

II I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity.

Ill I will respect the dignity of all persons; therefore, I will not physically, mentally, psychologically or sexually abuse or haze any human being.

IV I will protect the health and safety of all human beings.

v I will respect my property and the property of others; therefore, I will neither abuse nor tolerate the abuse of property.

VI I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner.

VII I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs; I will neither abuse nor support the abuse of alcohol.

VIII I acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that the chapter property is property cleaned and maintained.

IX I will challenge all my fraternity members to abide by these fraternal expectations and will confront those who violate them. -t~ -t~

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National Panhellenic Conference Sorority leaders plan for the best of times by Louise Geil Kappa Alpha Theta

The 51st biennial session of the National Panhelle nic Conference was held Nov. 1-4, 1989 at th e Princess Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. The session encompassed a wide spectrum of Panhellenic business and social gatherings by the representatives of all 26 NPC groups. Representing Alpha Sigma Alpha were NPC Delegate Sidney G. Allen; Betty Wallick, first alternate delegate; Vice President of Development Rosemary Goss, second alternate; and President Diane James, third alternate. Also attending were Headquarters Executive Rose Mari e Fellin and Editor Nancy I.Z. Reese. A special honor was extended to Sidn e y All e n, past chairman of NPC, and other past chairmen. At a luncheon for Minnie Mae Prescott of Kappa Delta, Sidney and the others were awarded the Order of the Diamond, the highest award Kappa Delta gives to a non-member. NPC Chairman Beth Saul, Alpha Epsilon Phi, opened the meeting by urging the delegates to " establish the climate for our meeting in these four fundam ental concepts : communication, cooperation , ethics and commitment, as together we dare to believe , reach for the stars, examine our priorities, accentuate the positive and materialize our plans; let us dream, envision, think and plan for the best of times NPC can foster ." In the subsequent business meetings, a myriad of issues and items we r e r e port e d and discuss e d , including: • A permanent archives for NPC, housed at the University of Illinois, has become a reality. • Since the initial lease of office space in 1984, the central office has moved into larger quarters and has upgr a d e d its e quipm e nt a nd services.

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The official AEA delegation to the 1989 NPC meeting was, left to right, standing, Nancy Reese, Rosemary Goss, Diane James, Rosie Fellin; and seated, Betty Wallick and Sidney Allen.

• The 12th edition of the Manual of Information (" Green Book") is ready for printing. • The College Panhellenics Committ ee se rves ove r 4 25 college panhellenics throughout the United States and Canada. • Ten new college panhellenics have become officially recognized in the biennium, and contacts have been made on 54 campuses for potential new college panhellenics. • Eight visits to college panhelle nics hav e b ee n made by NPC consulting teams , which offers indepth recommendations to college panhellenics on specific needs. . • The Quota/Total Study Committee surveyed the college panhellenics and determined that a more fl exibl e plan is needed. Three key issues in the rush puzzle were identified as being critical to maximum success and fairn ess to all parties: setting quota at a reasonable time, extending party invitations based

Sidney Allen, A EA 's NPC delegate and past NPC chairman, was honored at a luncheon for Minnie Mae Prescott (right) with the Kappa Delta Order of the Diamond.

on chapter statistics and proper bidmatching. • A hazing study has begun, and NPC will approach a university to

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Great Women Go Greek

Members of the AEA delegation welcome Phoenix alumna Loretta Pacheco (second from left) just prior to the luncheon honoring local collegiate and alumnae panhellenics.

develop a research project to determine the extent of women's hazing. • Th e r e ar e 24 7 du es-pay in g alumnae panhellenics. • Nearly 400 scholarships were awarded by alumn ae panhellenics in the pas t year , totaling almost $175 ,000 . • Seve nt ee n n ew a lumn ae panhellenics have been organized

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during the biennium. • The biennium has seen a continuing upward spiral of interest in women's fraternity expansion with 69 extension opportunities. Twenty of these were from campuses that had no chapters ofNPC fraternities. The Resolutions Committee presented over 40 resolutions, a record number. These included new rec-

omme ndations regarding Ouota/ Total, a permanent position of archivist, the development of official NPC jewelry, the adoption of a Rushees' Bill of Rights, the adoption of a public relations plan, the reaffirmation of NPC as a single-sex organization , plus a variety of resolutions strongly supporting issues of critical concern including academic excellence, ethics and values, integrity, campus safety and diversity. Numerous gifts to th e Conference were gratefully accepted by the delegate body: $20,000 from Kappa D elta in honor of Minnie Mae Prescott for public relations; $10,000 endowment from Kappa Kappa Gamma for an annual scholarship for a Panhellenic advisor; an endowment from Sigma Kappa in honor of Betty Herman to fund an annual presentation at the Western R e gional Greek Confe r e nc e; $25,000 from Zeta Tau Alpha for fiv e $1 ,000 scholarships for th e next five years to be given in honor of outstanding college panhellenics, and $ 1 ,000 honorariums from D elt a Ze ta for th e outstanding fac ult y p e rson of th e year in connection with NPC Faculty Appreciation Month. An address to th e Conte rence was pre se nte d by Dr. Margaret Mohrman, Phi Mu, one of the 1989 Balfour Distinguished Lecturers . Dr. Mohrman's talk was entitled " Health and Congruence: Living Up to Our Legacy." Dr. Mohrman pointed out that mental and spiritual health are equally important to physical well-being if one is to be a healthy person, and that women's frat e rniti e s are histori call y and uniquely qualified to assist young women in achieving the balance or congruence of all three. i:r

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News to Note A:EA writes book on sexual harassment Kathleen Neville, ri, is the author of a book, " Corporate Attractions," on the sexual harassment she faced as an employee of a broadcasting station in Buffalo, NY. After complaining to management about the harassment, Kathleen was fired from her job. She sued her employer, but lost her case after a five-year court battle. Kathleen recently appeared on the campus ofRochester Institute of Technology to give a program on sexual harassment. The event, open to the entire campus, was sponsored by Gamma Iota Chapter. * * *

Headquarters exec leads successful tournament Rose Marie Fellin, for yet another year, has led a successful golf fundraiser for the Greene Unit, Missouri Division of the American Cancer Society. Ro sie not only h e lp e d raise $25,000 through the golf tournament at a Springfield, MO, country club, but her foursom e won first place in its division.* * *

Philadelphia panhellenic to award scholarship The Philadelphia Alumnae Panhellenic will award a $500 scholarship to a fraternity woman doing graduate work at a college or university in the five county (Philadelphia, D elaware, Montgomery , Chester or Bucks) Philade lphia, PA area during the 1990-91 school year. Those interested should request an application from Krista L. Killen, 1020 Beaumont Rd. , Berwyn, PA 19312. Applications must b e postmarked before Aug . 15 , 1990. * * *

Help wanted drew response even with wrong address Karen Fufmer, BE>, writes that the response to her help wanted notice in the Summer 1989 issue seeking alumnae interested in forming a Los Angeles South Bay alumnae chapter has been positive. However, the address as printed was incorrect. Int erested alumn ae should contact Karen at 1022 Monterey Ave. D, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Financial Excellence Recognition Congratulations to the collegiate chapters and their treasurers who, during the fall semester, met their financial obligations in a timely manner. Criteria for this recognition are filing chapter accounting reports that are current and complete and remitting pledge fees, initiation fees, insurance payment and housing savings to National Headquarters by the due date. Eta Eta, Pittsburg State, KS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharese Swanson Phi Phi, NorthVI(est Missouri State ... . ...... .. ..... Stephanie Richardson Chi Chi, Ball State, IN . .... . . . ........... . ... .. ... . . .. Lorrie Knobel Beta Epsilon, James Madison, VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Poyck Beta Theta, Central Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annette Huff Beta Nu, Murray State, KY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacy Markham Beta Upsilon, Indiana State . . .... . ........ ... . . . . ....... Amy Burton Gamma Iota, Rochester Institute, NY .. . . ... . . ... .. .. . . .. Shirley Detmar Gamma Xi, Slippery Rock State, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annette Wintermeyer Gamma Omicron, Clarion University, PA .... . . .. . . . . . .. ... Michelle Goglin Delta Omicron, York College, PA .. . ....... . .. . ... .... . .. Lacey Sajban Delta Chi, Bloomsburg, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Busocker Epsilon Iota, Christian Brothers, TN . . ........... . . . .... Tammy Johnson Epsilon Eta, Virginia Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Parker

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Help wanted Extension team Alumnae needed who are willing to give four to seven days per year to assist Alpha Sigma Alpha with colonizations, reorganizations and extension rushes. Contact Rosemary Carucci Goss, Grouse Pointe, At. 1, Box 342-AA, Blacksburg, VA 24060.

Cookbook Alumnae needed to serve on sales committee to promote and sell Narcissus cookbook. Set your own schedule-no quotas or deadlines. Contact A:EA National Headquarters, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802.

Alumnae chapters Memphis, Tennessee, area alumnae sought to support newly formed Memphis Alumnae Chapter. Please contact Leslie C. Huey, 425 Stonewall, Memphis, TN 38112. Richmond, Virginia, area alumnae sought to help reorganize Richmond Alumnae Chapter. Please contact Anita Washington, 9624 Greenmeadow Circle, Glen Allen , VA 23060. Murray, Kentucky, area alumnae sought to form alumnae chapter to assist Beta Nu collegiate chapter. Please contact Stephanie Siegmund, 309 N. 14th St. , Murray, KY 40271. Virginia Beach, Virginia, area alumnae sought to support newly formed Virginia Beach Alumnae Chapter. Please contact Angie Knight , 4400 Holly Rd. , Virginia Beach, VA 23451 . Little Rock, Arkansas, area alumnae sought to support recently formed Reunion Alumnae Chapter. Please contact Cheryl McKim, 2401 Lakeview Rd. N-8, North Little Rock, AR 72116. Kankakee, Illinois, alumna interested in meeting other area alumnae to discuss the possibility of forming alumnae chapter. Please contact Connie William-Moodie, 751 N. Fifth Ave. #1, Kankakee , IL 60901.

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Campus Sights & Sounds A NATIONAL negotiation competition for law schools sponsored by the American Bar Association will be held in Los Angeles. This year's topic is a corporate takeover attempt. TO RECOGNIZE-and also encourage-volunteers in community service, Emory University issues bright blue bumper stickers identifying an "Emory Volunteer" among students, faculty , staff and alumni. EMPORIA STATE University (Kansas) is establishing a National Teachers Hall of Fame to include a teacher recognition program, an education museum and exhibition center and an educational study center. NEW DORMITORY policies at Boston University, Kentucky State and the University of South Carolina restrict visits by the opposite sex . Lehigh , which bas requirements for parties, says the new rules provide students with "structure and clarity about what expectations are. " (Wall Street ]oumal) THE UNIVERSITY of Mississippi has put togeth er a respected archive of blues music. (WS]) THE ORIGINAL manuscript of the "Rudolph" story about a red-nosed reindeer was given to Dartmouth, the alma mater of the au thor, Robert May.lt was written in 1939. The

song, by May's brother-in-law , Johnny Marks, was written in 1949. TEMPLE AND FIVE other universities are conducting a five-year research study of 1,200 families to try to determine what impact day care has on children's social, emotional and intellectual development. THE HOTEL ROANOKE, built in 1882 by the Norfolk and Western Railroad, was the social center of southwest Virginia. The Tudor-style hotel of 382 rooms has now been given to Virginia Tech, which will reopen it as a restaurant-management school, hotel and conference center. CUSTOM TEXTBOOKS mov e publishers toward book production on demand. College professors will be able to create their own textbooks, choosing chapters, articles and readings they want included, thanks to a new computerized system put together by McGraw-Hill. (Wall Street ]oumal) 路 A WILLIAM AND MARY faculty member, a sociolinguist from England, says women talk less than men-partly because women are better listeners. THE UNIVERSITY of Denver has developed a remote sensing device that can detect carbon-monoxide emissions from passing vehicles. (WS])

EMMANUEL COLLEGE in Boston offered a scholarship to the first female Bostonian born in a Boston hospital in 1990. When twins were the first born, the college doubled the offer. UNIVERSITY ALUMNI clubs are doing more than raise money. Notre Dame alumni in Washington, D.C., are renovating apartments in a public housing project. A Duke club in the same city has adopted an inner-city school. And in Boston, more than 100 members of the Williams College alumni volunteer at a food bank. WEST LIBERTY State College (W.Va.) has established a "grammar hotline" to aid area business writers. It is staffed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PRELIMINARY RESULTS of a University of Minnesota study show sugar-beet fiber also lowers cholesterol. PARALEGALS FORM the fastest growing occupation in the country. Me dical assistants are up 90 percent. COMIC HOPEFULS on campus across the country are showing off their stuff before the "U.S. College Comedy Competition" cameras for a chance to be chosen " Funniest College Student on Campus."

Help wanted: Al:A Alumnae-at-Large No AI:A alumnae chapter in your area? Don 't despair! You can belong to Alpha Sigma Alpha's Alumnae-at-Large Chapter. As an alumnae member-at-large, you will receive mailings concerning AI:A and will be kept informed of others in your area who would be interested in establishing an organized alum nae group. Just fill out this form and mail it with your $8 alumnae dues to AI:A National Headquarters, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802. Name ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Address City ------------------------------------------

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SUMMER 1990

Long-range planning

Survey results to be given at convention by Kim R. Meyer

"Who am I, why am I here, and where am I going?" These are questions that have puzzled mankind for centuries. The answers are important, for they define our reason for existence and our function and purpose in this world. "What is Alpha Sigma Alpha, and where are we going?" These too are important questions. Questions that have been examined carefully by a group of women dedicated to planning and preparing for the best future possible for our sorority. The Long-Range Planning Committee of Alpha Sigma Alpha was appointed by the National Council to review and project the status of the sorority. In an effort to chart possible future directions for Alpha Sigma Alpha, the committee examined ideas and recommendations in six general areas, including membership services and programming, expansion, finances, organizational structure, headquarters operations and public relations. The committee was appointed by National President Rosemary Goss in 1988 and held its first meetings during the 1988 National Convention in Clearwater Beach, FL. The committee met twice at National Headquarters to talk about concerns and solutions and brainstorm the best ways to go about this process. The chairman of the committee is Linda Bonine Rogers, who also currently serves as the national chairman of standards . Other members of the committee include Mari-

lyn Garbee, past national officer and National Council ; or Cindy Fundis, former chapter consultant and current Province XIV director; Vicki Dennett, a CPA and Alpha Sigma Alpha alumna; and Kim Meyer, national chairman of membership education. Diane James, current national president, serves as an ex-officio member of the committee. An integral part of the long-range planning process is the "environmental scan." During this phase, committee members looked carefully at all potentially significant trends and issues affecting the sorority, including government and government regulations (i.e . hazing), current and future economic forecasts , demographics , and changes in the college age population, cultural values, competition with other gro up s, internal strengths and weaknesses, expectations of membership and benefits of membership in ALA. This required taking a careful look at Alpha Sigma Alpha and everything that could impact the sorority from within and without. Since this can be a little like looking into a crystal ball, th e longrange planning process focused on the next three to five years . Although we can speculate about what sorority and campus life will be like in the year 2001, this cannot be considered reliable information for initiating change now. Longrange planning is a brainstorming process using facts , estimates and guesses and is best done more frequently for shorter periods of time.

The committee decided to use questionnaires to get as much information and feedback as possible on Alpha Sigma Alpha from the real experts, the collegians, alumnae and national officers of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Four different surveys were developed to gather information on six different categories from each of these groups. It was the intent of the committee that every Alpha Sigma Alpha would have an opportunity for input through the surveys. A total of 5 , 730 surveys were mailed to individual sorority women. In addition, each member received a copy of the survey in the Phoenix. The total response rate was 10 percent, which is considered very good for self-selecting and mail-in questionnaires. In the analysis of the questionnaire results, the committee found the hopes and dreams for Alpha Sigma Alpha were consistent, whether from alumnae or collegians or national officers. The different groups were surprisingly similar in their concerns. With the feedback and information provided by the questionnaires, the committee developed goals and objectives directly related to each of the six general areas studied. Directors were then established to give clear action or measurable definition to each of the general objectives. The plan has been submitted to the National Council for their consideration and approval and will be available at the 1990 National Convention.

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Are you a recent graduate? We would like to keep in touch with you While you are in school, The Phoenix and other correspondence from Alpha Sigma Alpha is sent to your parent's address. Once you graduate, however, it is your responsibility to keep the sorority informed of where you live. Use the form on the back cover of the magazine to notify Alpha Sigma Alpha Headquarters of any changes of name or address. Be sure the mailing label is still attached, fill out the form and send it to the address listed.

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Reunions

Alumnae renew sorority bonds by Sue Z. Hagen Vice President of Alumnae

They happen once a year across the country to virtually everyone who graduated from high school or college. Some dread them: Are the wrinkles obvious? Will the 10 pounds be sheC: in time? Others anticipate them as children do Christmas . What is it that sends simultaneous waves of fear and excitement through their souls? Reunions. And they don't need to be painful. If there could be a buzz word for Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae, it would be reunite. According to results of the sorority's Long Range Planning Committee survey mailed last spring, more alumnae than ever are getting back together at least once a year, apart from organized alumnae chapter meetings. For some, an annual reunion is as far as they want their level of commitment to the sorority to go. Writes one survey respondent: "When I participated in a reunion last summer, we talked about our involvement in an alumnae chapter. Most were not involved, even if an active alumnae chapter was in the area. "We range in age from 35 to 39," she continues, "so most are very involved with families and/or work. There was no apparent incentive to join an alumnae group and take time away from other activities and commitments. It was a general consensus that an annual reunion of members we knew in school was what appealed to us." These reunions, though, also can serve as the impetus to realign with an area alumnae group, rejuvenate a dormant chapter, form a new chapter or join AEA's member-atlarge chapter. Even if none of the above occur, the important fact is that more alumnae are renewing their bonds in the sorority.

Membership tool Reunions can serve to bring "long lost" members together , but also can be a membership recruit-

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Gamma Lambda recently held its 25th anniversary luncheon. Attending were, left to right, then chapter president Diana Lahger, first advisor Joan Steinbrecher, and charter members, Karen Torme 1/okissman and Lila Canning Mancini.

Chapter anniversaries 75 years Alpha Beta, Northeast Missouri State University, Dec. 12, 1914 Alpha Gamma, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, December 1914

50 years Beta Epsilon, James Madison University, VA, May 13, 1939

25 years Gamma Iota, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, May 23, 1964 Gamma Lambda, Loyola University, IL, Sept. 26, 1964 Gamma Mu, Adrian College, Ml, March 6, 1964

ment tool. One method to increase alumnae chapter membership is to plan a reunion. The three most popular approaches are to organize a certain pledge class, a graduating class, or classes up to seven years, considering that a senior would know not only underclassmen but graduates three years out . Several collegiate chapters have

even staged reunions of all memb ers from that school for annive rsary cele brations. Be ta Be ta Chapter at the University of Northern Colorado, for example, will be 7 5 years old in 1991. Part of its plans include a reunion during the school's homecoming of all initiated members. Whether arranged by an alumnae group, a collegiate chapter or a core of members-at-large, reunions serve several purposes. Not only do they generate new names for alumnae groups to use as membership contacts, but they rejuvenate the commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha on which the sorority depends.

Planning the reunion Arranging a reunion requires just a few people, a little time and a printout from National Headquarters with the names and addresses of members. A collegiate chapter also can provide information on dates when members were in school and may even have a more up-to-date directory of area alumnae. For more information on reuniting with Alpha Sigma Alpha, contact Sue Hagen, vice president of alumnae, 6890 Athena Way, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, or Na-tf tional Headquarters. -tf

SUMMER 1990

The Search for Alumnae Stars In order to recogn ize outstanding accomplishments of individual Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae, The Phoenix needs your help. If you , or someone you know, have received public recognition or made a significant contribution in the areas of business, sports, government, education , entertainment, media, volunteer work, science and the arts, please complete this form. Alumnae Star guidelines: The Phoenix will make an effort to use all material submitted but reserves the right to determine the content of published items. Photographs should accompany each form , but are not returnable. Please complete form by typing or printing neatly. Only one Alumna Star per form ; please duplicate the form for additional entries.

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Alumnae Stars Ohio alumna honored for work to 'shatter silence' Juanita Tefft Morgan has been honored for her involvement in the " Shatter Silence" program. Through her perseverance, the Governor of Ohio has proclaimed May speech and hearing month in the state of Ohio. Juanita was pledged and initiated into Alpha Sigma Alpha in 1925 at Ohio University. She started her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse. Her career came to an abrupt end when she contracted diptheria and scarlet fever, which caused deafness. She lived in si lence for 10 years. In 1950, she once again expe ri enced the world of sound through a hearing aid. In 1976, she became an honorary member of Quota International Inc. Quota has honored her for her work with the "Shatter Silence" program. She is active in civic groups, the state retired teachers organization, her church and the historical society.

Principal in charge of innovative school Sharon Johnson, BB, is the principal of D enver's Career Education Center, better known as CEC . CEC is Denver Public Schools ' shop class for the 21st Century . Sharon is the third principal of the innovative school. The school has won a $1.5 million federal grant to buy computers. Students are offered incentives such as gift certificates at the school store in exchange for perfect class attendance. CEC is open to juniors and seniors from Denver ' s 10 high schools. Sharon suspends students for discipline infractions about 24 times a year, the lowest rate in the district. Th e runner-up high school suspends students about 200 times a year. Sharon says, "Some kids may go back to their home schools during the day and get in trouble, but they have a sense of respect for this place." Student projects are entered in contests, and CEC students won 14 first-place awards at competitions during Sharon's first year. Sharon graduated from the University of Northern Colorado. She and her husband Wendell li ve in Denver. THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

Juanita Tefft Morgan

Kathryn Bqrclay

Boston alumna extends helping hand

served as president, editor, philanthropic chairm an and delegate to the national convention.

Kay Barclay, Af, helps with "Saturd ay's Br ead" and "Sunday's Bread" programs sponsored by her church to help feed th e hom eless in Boston on the two days of the week when the other feeding programs in th e city are not functioning. In the housing for the elderly where Kay li ves, she started a Bible class for the residents. Kay , a minister's wife, derives her greatest satisfaction from participation in Church Women United. Kay organized the interdenominational association of church women when her husband was assigned to a church in Newark , NJ. It was during the war, and the church women sent 14 tons of clothing overseas to the war-torn countr ies. Th e women made health kits, school kits, sewing kits and layette kits. Hundreds of kits were sent to Church World Service and distributed worldwide. Current projects for the group in Boston include housing for battered women , for women just completing prison terms , for unmarried teenage mothers and their babies and for homeless people. Kay helped save the Boston Alumnae Chapter several years ago by callin g members and holding an emergency meeting. The members had previously voted to discontinue sin ce no one wanted to hold office. Several members volunteered for offices at the emergency meeting, and the chapter continued. Kay attended Indi ana State Teachers College, which is now Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has been a member of the Boston Alumnae Chapter sin ce 1949 and has

Alpha Sig is a postmaster Cheryl Brummal, BN, is the new postmaster in New Concord, KY. Cheryl has been working for the postal service for three years. She began her career as a part-time clerk at the Owensboro Post Office. Since then, she has served as di stribution clerk in Owensboro and an officer in charge at Beech Grove. Cheryl received her bachelor's degree in journalism from Murray State University. She is an active member of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States, the American Postal Workers Union and the Murray State Uni vers ity Alumni Association. She was named an Outstanding Young Woman of the Year in 1986 and has been honored as a Kentucky Colonel.

Business woman takes on challenge of work in Japan Jayne Lange, fiN-B , is one of th e few U.S. professional women working in Japan. She is business development manager for Fisons Pharmaceuticals, which has a joint venture with a large Japanese firm. Jayne says, " It is a real chall enge working and being a morn here!" Jayne received her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineer i r:~ from General Motors In stitu te in 1979 and graduated from Harvard Business School in 1983. She lives in Tokyo with her husband Harry and her three children Sarah, 6; Joshua, 3; and Juli a, l.

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Alumnae Action Akron, Ohio

Picnic kicks off the year The Akron Alumnae Chapter met monthly in the Akron/Canton area. Members kicked off the year with a picnic at the home of Helen Snyder, 00, in September. In October, a tea was held in honor of the newest member Sharon Bucher, AA. The annual Founders' Day celebration was held at Johnny's in Fairlawn. New alumnae information/address books were distributed following the ceremony. The chapter made donations to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation and th e Hope Home Foundation. A December luncheon/ gift exchange was held at the home of Lil Greer, ~~. Lea A. Banner Chicago Metro

Italian lunch in downtown Chicago Th e Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter began the fall season with a business meeting and salad luncheon hosted by Mary Pittman. Downtown Chicago was the site of the November meeting, which included an Italian lunch and shopping at Water Tower Place. To celebrate the holidays, everyone met for the annual Christmas party at the home of Denise Sifnotis. At this meeting officers for the 1990-1992 biennium were elected, th ere was a gift exchange and luncheon featuring recipes from the "Narcissus ." Finally, as a philanthropic project, canned goods were collected for needy families in the area. In January , members met at the home of Gunta Hadac to install officers and to plan for the 1990 Illinois State Day. February was highlighted with Ann Manno hosting a Val entine 's Day couples' party. Christine Reising

Denver alumnae celebrated Christmas at the home of Nancy Reimer. The menu included an ice cream tree.

owned by Bill Niemeyer, were on display. Afterward, dinner at the Milcroft Inn in Milford, OH, featured Simon Anderson , husband of Nancy Coon Anderson, !B, entertaining on the piano. Alumnae joined Alph a Alph a Chapter at Miami University, Oxford, OH, for a Founders' Day celebration. The philanthropic meeting and brunch was at the home of Mary Bachsman, AA. The Resident Home for the Mentally Retarded will spend the philanthropic money for new furnishings . New alumn a, Kelly Huff Fries, AA , was welcomed at this meeting. In January there was a special guest lun cheon at the Iron Horse Inn in Glendale, OH. The speaker, Patsy Gaines, presented a dramatic monologue about Belle Boyd, the female Civil War spy.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Members cruise on the Barlycorn The Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter began the year with a guest luncheon and cruise on board the party riverboat, Barl ycorn. A tour and cocktails at the home of Ann Niemeyer, AA , kicked off the annual couples' night. Vintage cars,

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Nancy Anderson Den ver, Colorado

Christmas in elegance The Denver Alumnae Chapter celebrated Christmas at the home of Nancy Reimer. Nancy's home was lavishly decorated for the holidays. No less than six Christmas trees were placed through-

out the house, including a two-foottall tree made of ice cream, meringue and whip cream, with raspberries for ornaments and hot fudge for garland. The guest speaker, a floral designer from a local craft store, demonstrated how to create holiday wreaths from straw, grapevin e and pin e boughs . The evening concluded with a brief meeting and a traditional ornament exchange. Beth Ann Colwell Indianapolis, Indiana

A very large check The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter organized a fund drive to assist the Chi Chi Chapter at Ball State University in redecorating their suite. Darla Vories Zanini, XX, was instrumental in soliciting over $2,000 from all Chi Chi alumnae. An oversized check was presented to Chi Chi President Monica Dick at a ceremony in the newly redecorated suite during Ball State University's homecoming. Ten Indi anapolis alumnae attended the ceremony. At the August pi cn ic, alumnae members made rush name tags for the Chi Chi Chapter. The picnic was held at the Riviera Club. A program presented by the Indianapolis Literary

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Alumnae Action League was the topic for the September meeting, which was" held at the .home of Laura Hutchinson Noel, XX. The Founders' Day luncheon, at the Waterfront restaurant, was hosted by Melinda Phillips Kackowski, ~K. In December, members met at the home of Susan Smale, XX, to address Christmas cards and make rush name tags for Beta Upsilon Chapter at Indiana State University. Gifts were collected for the Mental Health Association. Jana Props San Diego, California

Making craft items The San Diego Alumnae Chapter met at a restaurant in October for a Mexican salad luncheon and then assembled at the condominium of Jacqueline Wisherd, BX, for a business meeting. A brief memorial service for the founders was held. Bernita Offerman Sipan, nn, lead the prayer. Members gathered at the home of Serena Engelhart Lannue, ZZ, for the Christmas party. A brief business meeting was held, and members played Yahtzee and exchanged gifts. Philanthropic chairman Serena Engelhart Lannue, ZZ, has been busy, since her June retirement, attending craft shows and workshops. Serena helped choose a unique craft project for the March meeting. The proceeds from the project went to Special Olympics. Anne Rumney Will

Springfield, MO alumnae decorate pumpkins for Halloween.

Springfield, Missouri

Washington, D .C.

Snow storm makes dinner memorable

Luncheon held at Normandie Farms

The Springfield Missouri Alumnae Chapter started the year's activities helping the Beta Sigma Chapter with rush activities. Alumnae attended parties and helped prepare and serve refreshments. In October, alumnae gathered to design and paint faces on pumpkins for Halloween decorations. A snow storm hit hours before the annual Christmas dinner and auction, however, 13 alumnae still braved the ice and snow to attend the event.

The Washington D.C. Alumnae Chapter began the fall activities with the traditional potluck supper at the home of Judith Parkison. The alumnae congratulated newlywed, Maureen Ritz Harvey, and new mother, Kathy Wilson Burke, and welcomed two new members, Anne Graham, rn, and Catherine Ziomek, TITI. The Christmas season brought everyone back to Normandie Farms in Potomac, MD, for the annual holiday luncheon. A special treat was the attendance of Rowena Cremans, who traveled a considerable distance to attend the luncheon. Later in December, several membe rs traveled to the University of Maryland", Baltimore County Campus , Catonsville, to meet with pledges from Epsilon Tau Colony.

Kathy Loomer

Valley of the Sun, Arizona

Members plan convention activities

Indianapolis alumna Darla Zanini presents Chi Chi President Monica Dick with an oversized check. The alumnae donated money for redecoration of the chapter's suite.

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The Valley of the Sun Alumnae Chapter started the year with a work meeting at th~ home of Mary Lou Moseke, XX. In January, members worked in the food booths at the Phoenix Open Golf Tournament for the Phoenix Alumnae Panhellenic. In March, members held a luncheon . Invitations were sent to many alumnae who had not been involved for some time, in hopes that they will help with convention activities. The last meeting was the annual salad supper.

Judith Parkison

Margaret Neff

SUMMER 1990

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