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NEWS TO NOTE Alpha Sigma Alpha, NPC speak out against "Dying to Belong" Representatives of Alpha Sigma Alpha, the National Panhellenic Conference and others have been speaking out over the false representations of sorority life reflected in the NBC Monday Night Movie, "Dying to Belong."

'The film does not accurately represent national sorority life.

Sororities were founded to be supportive and caring organizations," said Jean Scott. chairman of NPC. National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, BI, urges members of Alpha Sigma Alpha to encourage the positive portrayal of sororities, both in the media and the community at large. "Support the collegians and alumnae in your area to conduct appropriate activities and do all you can to stamp out hazing," she says.

For those interested in writing letters to NBC or their affiliates who aired the movie or the commercial sponsors, more information is available from Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters. 417-869-0980.

Sorority announces dates for leadership institutes Alpha Sigma Alpha has announced dates and places for the sorority's biennial Emma Coleman Frost . Leadership Development Institutes.

The four institutes will be June 20-22, 1997. at Southwest Missouri State University; June 27-29 at North Park College, Chicago; June 27-29 at Towson State University, Baltimore; and July 25-27 at Pennsylvania State University-Hazelton.

Activities and workshops at the institutes will focus on developing leadership skills and applying those skills to chapter life. The institutes, started with a generous donation from Emma Coleman Frost, IIII, are supported, in part, by the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation.

Sorority welcomes new colony National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, BI, colonized 33 women as the Moravian College Colony on Oct. 30, 1996.

Moravian is a small, private school in Bethlehem, PA, about 40 miles north of Philadelphia.

Zeta Tau Alpha colonized on the campus at the same time. The two colonies are the first National Panhellenic Conference sororities on the campus. Installation is expected to take place this spring.

Colony closed With regret, the National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha has closed the colony at St. John's University, Staten Island, NY, effective Feb. l.

The group, which had been a colony since November 1995, had been unable to fulfill the contract for chartering.

Several chapters put on probation for alcohol abuse In the continuing effort to enforce the sorority's stand on responsible alcohol use by its chapters, the national council has placed several chapters on probation for violating the sorority's alcohol policies.

In addition to national supervision of all social events, the chapters must sponsor an education program on alcohol awareness for the Greek communities on their campuses.

The probations will last until January and June of 1998.

Chapter to celebrate 1Oth year The Epsilon Kappa Chapter at Millersville University will celebrate its lOth anniversary on Aprill2, 1997.

National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, BI, will be the guest speaker.

For more information, write Kerr!

Lorbeck, SMAC Box 104, Millersville, PA1755l.

50th anniversary planned

Missouri State University will celebrate is 50th anniversary on Nov. 14-15, 1997.

For more information contact Meg Wilkinson Wampler, 50th anniversary committee chairman, 417-889-7970.

LETTERS Praise for Zeta Gamma As I was reading my Fall 1996 Phoenix, I was particularly touched by the Zeta Gamma Chapter (Gannon University, PA) and their support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

My aunt died from muscular dystrophy two years ago. and recently I found out my sister also has the disease. It really touched my heart to hear that my AIA sisters are supporting our fight.

On behalf of all MDA families , I would like to thank you so much for your efforts. It is appreciated more than you'll every know.

Sandra L. Hersman, Delta Nu

Why not the internet?

I love Alpha Sigma Alpha and I want to see it flourish. But, while surfing the internet one night, I was shocked to find that there were so few AIA chapters with a web page and that there is no national page.

It would be really nice if our national headquarters had a page. In an age where computer skills are mandatory, and where women need all the advantages that they can get, I believe that encouraging computer literacy by any means is good.

I enjoy receiving my copy of The Phoenix. It is a nice way to keep track of my chapter. Keep up the good work at The Phoenix and in all other new ventures.

Melanie Thibodeaux, Zeta Epsilon

Kudos to The Phoenix Love the last Phoenix/ It's so well done. Keep up the good work.

Linda Crumb Bresnan, Alpha Alpha

Beta Sigma Chapter at Southwest

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BY SUZANNE KILGANNON PRESTON, BI National President

Alpha Sigma Alpha is about to take a giant leap into cyberspace with the development of a site on the World Wide Web. Space may be the final frontier. but for Alpha Sigma Alpha, cyberspace will be a new adventure. It will be part of our voyage of discovery as the sorority prepares for its new century. Soon everyone on the internet will be able to surf her way through the World Wide Web and pull up the Al.A home page.

As you read this, a company called The Marketing Group of Nashville, TN, is developing the Al.A site.

Their top-notch technical and design staff has developed hundreds of sites for a variety of businesses. They recently developed a home page for the National Panhellenic Conference and Alpha Omicron Pi. For Alpha Sigma Alpha, a web site will increase visibility for the sorority, accessibility to information for members and speed of communication within the organization. Members will be able to obtain just the information they want with the click of a button. Information about

alumnae and collegiate activities, national headquarters and philanthropy will be readily available to members through the web.

In addition, there will be chat rooms for members to join in discussions with national officers and other members, bulletin boards to share ideas about philanthropy, scholarship and other areas of programming and e-mail links to national officers.

And eventually, the web site will allow chapters to download reports and handbooks for their convenience.

In cyberspace, the possibilities are endless!

The Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council believes that the potential to increase the sorority's outreach to members through the World Wide Web will help women become more connected to Alpha Sigma Alpha. In_ addition, the general public will have the chance to see the positive impact the sorority and its members have throughout our campuses and communities.

Launching into cyberspace is a big step for any organization. Join us as we move closer to the 21st Century with the establishment of www.alphasigmaalpha.org. This is only the beginning of the excitement that lies ahead as we approach our Centennial.

Do you have ideas for Alpha Sigma Alpha's web site?

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AWARDS

Beta Beta wins Crown of Excellence Chapters honored for outstanding performance at the 1996 national convention

Past National President Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, presents the Crown of Excellence Award to Jennifer Modica of Beta Beta Chapter and advisor Jason Pina .

Northern Colorado chapter receives highest honor The Beta Beta Chapter at the University of Northern Colorado has won the 1996 Crown of Excellence Award. The award recognizes Alpha Sigma Alpha's most outstanding chapter.

Known on campus for its high retention of new members, Beta Beta Chapter has been successful in implementing The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program 'The change was good for Beta Beta and positive ramifications have occurred due to the program," the chapter wrote in its award application.

Beta Beta is actively involved with the Greeley division of Special Olympics, participating in several events a semester. The chapter also participated in activities at a local nursing home, organized a Halloween carnival for at-risk children and adopted two miles of a highway near Greeley that members clean twice a semester.

The chapter has won many campus Greek awards, including outstanding sorority, outstanding philanthropy and highest GPA.

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Beta Beta has an active advisor and is working to establish a housing corporation.

The chapter keeps in touch with the Denver Alumnae Chapter and hosts an open house for alumnae in the fall and an annual alumnae reunion in the spring.

Four Star Chapters Alpha Beta, Truman State University, MO Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University Gamma Mu, Adrian College, MI Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University Zeta Gamma, Gannon University, PA Zeta Eta. Rockhurst College, MO

Sidney Gremillon Allen Panhellenic - Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University

Officer Efficiency - Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University

Rose Marie Fellin Financial Excellence - Alpha Beta, Truman State University, MO

Scholastic Achievement-spring 1995- Epsilon Mu, College of New Jersey

Scholastic Achievement-Fall1995Gamma Mu, Adrian College, MI

Scholastic Improvement-spring 1995 - Eta Eta. Pittsburg State University, KS

Scholastic Improvement-Fall 1995- Epsilon Kappa, Millersville University, PA

Phoenix Awards Best Feature - Eleanor Borbas Williams, Alpha

Best Overall Collegiate Chapter Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK

Best Overall Alumnae Chapter Maryville, MO, Alumnae Chapter

Fifty路Year Member Recognition Betty Urban Wallick, Zeta Zeta

Other chapter awards Collegiate Philanthropic - Gamma Zeta, University of Arkansas at Monticello Alumnae Philanthropic - Denver Alumnae Chapter Membership Examination - Beta Mu, Henderson State University, AR

New National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, BI, recognizes the 50 years of Alpha Sigma Alpha membership of Betty Urban Wallick, zz.

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Three collegians win honors at convention and the 1\vin Pines Retirement Home.

"She has displayed her dedication to Alpha Sigma Alpha through her constant involvement and leadership in Alpha Beta," said a another member.

"Her leadership abilities have proven extremely valuable to others, not only on campus and in our sisterhood, but in the community as well."

Frost Fidelity Award

Andrea Marie Roberts, AB, receives the Elizabeth Bird Small Award from past President Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB.

Elizabeth Bird Small Award Established in 1943 to honor thefonnernationalcouncilorand advisor of Pi Pi Chapter, this award recognizes outstanding leadership and scholarship. It is the highest honor the sorority can bestow on an undergraduate member.

Andrea Marie Roberts, Alpha Beta, was the winner of the 1996 Elizabeth Bird Small Award. Andrea is a senior at Truman State University, MO. Andrea served as chapter president, internal relations chairman and was involved with numerous committees including membership, standards, public relations, scholarship, sisterhood and Greek week. She also is involved in Order of Omega, student nurses association, Alpha Phi Sigma (scholarship), Alpha Gamma Sigma (service). BMCHUS, GAMMA, Campus Crusade for Christ, University Lightkeepers (service) and the campus judicial board.

Andrea volunteers for Special Olympics, Adopt-a-School, the Salvation Army, the humane society

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Established in 1950 by Emma Coleman Frost, liii. this award recognizes intangible fraternity values, including exceptional loyalty and service.

Heather Scully, Zeta Zeta, was the winner of the 1996 Frost Fidelity Award. Heather is a senior at Central Missouri State University.

Heather served her chapter as president, treasurer, philanthropic chairman, standards board member, study hall monitor and was a member of the homecoming and alumnae committees. She is a member of Kappa Mu Epsilon (math), Order of Omega, Mace and Torch (campus honors) , Lambda Sigma (scholarship). the Student Academic Advisors Association, Mathematics Association of America and the actuarial organization.

"Heather leads by example and is one of the first to set something aside if a member needs something," said another member.

"She understands the importance of fiiendships and, more importantly, how to main- Heather Scully, ZZ

tain them. She doesn't expect from others what she is not willing to do herself."

Outstanding New Member Established in 1963, this award recognizes outstanding contributions during the first year of membership.

Dana Breitenbach, Epsilon Kappa, was the winner of the 1996 Outstanding New Member Award.

Dana is a senior at Millersville University, PA. Since joining Alpha Sigma Alpha, Dana has been committed to making the chapter a success.

As anew ._lliilillliillliilllilliiiillll••• member, Dana Breitenbach, EK Dana helped incorporate the chapter's history into an Encounter group discussion and organized a dedication days activity with her star circle. Following initiation, she held the position of editor and was co-chairman of the publicity committee. Dana also served as a member of the public relations committee for the S. June Smith Center, which consists of leaders throughout Lancaster County.

Dana served the student government association on numerous committees and as corresponding secretary. Dana was the presidentelect at the state level for the Council for Exceptional Children and is now serving as president.

"Dana holds the same values and ideals as the sorority. The words of our ritual are the words by which she strives to live, " said chapter member Gretta Haag. "Dana is the ideal representative of Alpha Sigma Alpha."

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Three alumnae honored at convention needlework business, A Stitch in Time, teaches part-time in the Henrico County Schools Adult Education program and is also a full-time accountant for a computer software firm.

Evelyn G. Bell Award Established in 1980 in honor of this past national president, this award is given to a member who has shown outstanding leadership and loyalty as a collegian, alumna and national officer.

Lynn Rachal Chambers, A, receives the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award from Vice President of Communications Marianne Busch Bullock, B0, at convention .

Wilma Wilson Sharp Award Established in 1941 in honor of Alpha Sigma Alpha president emerita, this award is presented to an alumna who has gained recognition professionally, in service to her community or in service to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The 1996 winner of the Wihna Wilson Sharp Award is Lynn Rachal Chambers, Alpha and member of the Richmond, VA, Alumnae Chapter.

Lynn has seJVed Alpha Sigma Alpha as province director, national awards chairman, 1976 convention co-chairman and member of the ad hoc committee on standards, the bylaws committee and the ad hoc committee on officer handbooks. She has been the advisor to Epsilon Gamma Chapter since 1990 and has seJVed the Richmond Alumnae Chapter as president, vice president, philanthropic chairman and treasurer.

Lynn received her bachelor's degree from Longwood College in 1969, her master's degree from the University of Richmond in 1974 and an associate's degree in accounting from J.S. Reynolds Community College in 1991.

She taught middle school for five years, then took a break to raise her three children. Lynn operates a

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The 1996 winner of the Evelyn G. Bell Award is Helen Hooper Malone, Beta Gamma and memHelen Hooper Malone, Bf ber of the Tulsa, OK. Alumnae Chapter.

Helen began seiVing Alpha Sigma Alpha on the national level in 1958.

She seJVed as magazine chairman, philanthropic chairman, membership director (then a council position), vice president, National Panhellenic Conference delegate, programs chairman and national secretary, retiring from national service in 1986.

"During my time in office, I saw the national headquarters moved to Springfield, MO, leadership conferences started and the first field representative (leadership consultant) hired," Helen says of her many years of service.

Still active in the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter, Helen has held all the offices in the chapter. She attended Northeastern State University, OK, and was initiated into Beta Gamma Chapter in 1942. A retired executive secretary, she and her husband Richard live in Tulsa.

Helen L. Corey Award Established in 1982 in honor of the chairman of national conventions for 30 years, this award recognizes outstanding contributions to convention planning and long-time devotion to making them a success.

The 1996 winner of the Helen L. Corey Award was Barbara Slater Bain, Beta Sigma. Barbara has been a member of the staff at national headquarters since 1982. She was initiated into Alpha Sigma Alpha in 1984 at the Kansas City national convention.

For seven consecutive conventions, Barbara has helped mail flyers. copy letters, prepare packets, check mailing lists, pack up materials to be sent to the convention site and answer the hundreds of telephone calls about convention. Once at the convention site, she helped prepare for registration and made sure everything ran smoothly.

Executive Director Lisa Tait, fH, says, "She is a joy to work with in all aspects of her job. She always has a smile on her face and is willing to help out when needed."

Barbara has since retired. She lives in Fair Grove, MO. with her husband, Benny.

Phoenix Editor Nancy I.Z. Reese, BY, presents the Helen L. Corey Award to Barbara Slater Bain, BL.

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AIA financial assistance

A record ofjour graduate students received Alpha Sigma Alpha scholarships for the 1996-97 academic year. All sorority scholarships now are awarded by the A"i.A Foundation.

Penny VanderZwalm

Vanessa Roberts Caretta

Special Education

Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, is working toward a masters degree in occupational therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia. She expects to graduate in August 1997.

She received her bachelors degree in packaging design from Rochester in 1988. She worked for several years in retail sales and in the U.S. Patent Office. As an undergraduate, she served her chapter in several offices, including vice president.

For a member or nonmember pursuing graduate or undergraduate work in the field of special education. Established in 1967 by the national organization.

Penny VanderZwalm, sponsored by Gamma Zeta, University of Arkansas at Monticello, is a special education major at the university.

She expects to graduate in 1998.

Penny is a 35-year-old wife and mother of two sons, ages ll and 14.

She became interested in special education while serving as a teachers aide.

She hopes to pursue a masters degree in special education.

Tricia Lee Richerson, Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY, is working

For graduate or undergraduate work in any field. Established in 1967 in honor of the national organization.

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Tricia Lee Richerson

in May 1997.

She served her chapter as house manager and membership director and was president of panhellenic and a member of Order of Omega. She was the 1995 recipient of the Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship.

Julie Ann Davis

Mary Turner Gallagher

Arnie Howard

Amy M. Swisher

National Philanthropic

Vanessa Roberts Caretta, Gamma Iota,

toward a masters degree in college student personnel services at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. A 1996 graduate of Murray State, she received a degree in political science.

She served her chapter as vice president and rush chairman. She was an officer of Order of Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa (scholarship). Pi Sigma Alpha (political science). student ambassadors and on the women's golf team.

For graduate or undergraduate work in any field.

Established in 1952 by Miss Swisher, professor emerita, Miami University, OH, and long-time advisor to Alpha Alpha Chapter.

Arnie Howard, Gamma Iota, Rochester Institute of Technology, is working toward both bachelors and masters degrees in graphics arts systems at Rochester. She hopes to receive her masters degree

For undergraduate work in any field. Established in 1967 by Mrs. Gallagher, first initiate and former advisor to Chi Chi Chapter.

Julie Ann Davis, Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS, majors in finance and plans to graduate in May 1997.

She has served her chapter in several offices, including membership director, and has been active in campus organizations, including the fmance club, student ambassadors, university singers and Order of Omega.

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SCHOLARSHIPS She has served her chapter as chaplain and is an orientation leader and a member of Order of Omega and GAMMA.

Founders' Memorial

Terri Selzer

Wilma Wilson Sharp For undergraduate work in any field. Established in 1970 by the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter in honor of Mrs. Sharp, ZZ, p resident emerita of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Robin McWilliams, Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas, is majoring in early childhood edu cation and expects to gradu ate in May 1997.

She has served her chapter as editor and president. She is active in a number of campus activities, including Order of Omega, student ambassadors and leadership council.

Martha Green Dimond For graduate work in any field. Established in 1977 by Martha Green Dimond, AA, long-time Washington, DC, alumna.

Terri Selzer, Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University, is a graduate student at University of Kansas Medical Center, where she is working toward a masters degree in physical therapy. She expects to graduate in May 1997.

She received her bachelors degree from Central

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Missouri in 1980 and worked for several years as a medical sales representative. As an undergradu ate, she served her chapter as president.

Mary Emerson Blackstone Awarded to an Alpha Sigma Alpha who demonstrates outstanding teaching of pre-school-age children and who may possesses a musical background. Mary Blackstone, Af, was national president from 1961-64; the scholarship was established in 1984 by W. Lawson Blackstone.

Kimberly Taylor, Beta Beta, University of Northern Colorado, is majoring in social sciences with an emphasis in elementary education. She expects to graduate in December 1997.

Awarded to outstanding undergraduate members who exemplify the vision, academic pursuits and leadership skills of the founders . Established by thefoundation, thefirst scholarship was awarded in 1994.

Holly R. Yingling,

Epsilon Kappa, Millersville University, PA. is a junior majoring in public relations. She hopes to graduate in May 1998.

She has served her chapter as panhellenic delegate and chaplin.

Following graduation, she would like to work as the director of public relations at a university.

board chairman, treasurer and president. She also has been active in panhellenic, Greek council and GAMMA.

Beta Sigma Scholarships Awarded to two outstanding Beta Sigma Chapter members, these awards were established in 1987 by Beta Sigma alumnae at the chapter's 40th anniversary.

Laurel Humphreys is immediate past president of Beta Sigma Chapter at Southwest Missouri State University. Her field of study is insurance and risk management.

Carrie Schaefer is past chapter treasurer and current president of Beta Sigma. She hopes to become a high school business teacher.

Holly R. Yingling

Suzanne L. Hebert Endowed Founders' Memorial

Kimberly Taylor

Tara Dawn Marr

Tara Dawn Marr, Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS, is working toward a degree in business administration and expects to graduate in May 1997.

She has served her chapter as standards

Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation scholarships are made possible through donations to the National Scholarship Fund by AIA collegiate and alumnae chapters and individuals.

For more information or to donate, please contact the Foundation, 1201 E. Walnut St. , Springfield , MO 65802.

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Cfanc'e1o MelD shape the tuture ot A~A The long range planning committee encourages you to share your needs and ideas for the sorority. Please take the time to complete the sruvey in this magazine.

Your input is essential to the growth, progress and future of Alpha Sigma Alpha!

Mission statement: Alpha Sigma Alpha is a women's organization that exists to promote high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among the four aims of intellectual, physical, spiritual and social development. Alpha Sigma Alpha provides structure and guidance through: • Sisterhood, which is a strong bond of unconditional friendship based on common values and experiences: • Heritage, which is expressed through creed, ritual and history: and • Opportunities for leadership and involvement in chapter, campus and community.

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The long range planning committee wants to know what you think about pha Sigma Alpha today. As the sorority looks forward to the turn of the century and its second century, responses from you, the membership, are the most valuable input that can be received.

Planning for the future is a vital function of leadership. But to plan for a future that will ensure the commitment, interest and involvement of its members, Alpha Sigma Alpha's leadership needs to know what you are thinking and feeling about your sorority experience. Your participation in completing the enclosed survey will make a difference in assessing current direction and planning for future needs of the sorority.

The Long Range Planning Committee of Alpha Sigma Alpha, composed of Chairman Linda Bonine Rogers, M, Barbara Lombrano Williamson, HH, JoAnne Burroughs Zabaldo, B®, Mary Sidhu Pittman, EB, Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, Bl, ex-officio, and Lisa Tait, fH, ex-officio, is working on a follow up to the 1990 "Strategic Plan for Alpha Sigma Alpha." At that time, the 1990 strategic plan reflected survey information obtained from 5, 730 AlA members.

The 1990 report The final report outlined general goals, objectives, specific strategies and timelines for accomplishing activities. Priority recommendations in the 1990 plan included expanding hardware/software operations at national headquarters: reorganizing and upgrading headquarters operations: appointing national officers prior to the national convention: and using a public relations committee to promote the image of the sorority.

Significant accomplishments have been made since the 1990 plan was presented.

National headquarters has been reorganized with both increased personnel and a major upgrade in technological resources. The leadership consultant program has expanded and improved connections to collegiate chapters. The foundation has provided the sorority with significant resources in many areas. The sorority's overall

financial picture is more well rounded and more strongly based than ever before. e Phoenix has been strengthened and improved as a major communication tool.

Richard Harrision Bailey, a team of marketing communication specialists, was hired to provide focus group summaries and a communications audit of Alpha Sigma Alpha to improve communications and to create a new graphic identity for the sorority.

These projects have been accomplished, along with many others, largely through the volunteer effort and commitment of the women of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Taking another look The current long range planning committee has developed another set of surveys to be distributed to alumnae, collegians, sorority leaders and through The Phoenix.

The purpose of the surveys is to gather information similar to that collected six years ago and compare the results to the previous strategic plan. In addition to taking a look at how far the sorority has come since the last long range planning report, the committee wants to create a "snapshot" of where the sorority is now. The committee also wants to identifY any "gaps" between where the sorority is now and where it should go in the future.

The 1997 strategic plan will focus on the newly revised sorority mission statement and the strategic objectives prioritized by the national council. The sorority's mission statement provides an anchor for the future direction of the sorority. The strategic objectives focus on areas of concern. They are:

"The vision developed bY the national council is onlY as good as the direction provided bY the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

This survey will provide us with thai direction." suzanne Klloannon Presion , Br

• Establishing goals and priorities.

• Communication.

• Financial planning .

• Training.

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Defining and evaluating responsibilities.

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Recruitment and retention.

National officer transition.

Establishing, enforcing and reviewing policies and procedures in areas of chapter management, national organization, risk management and chapter discipline.

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The 1997 survey The 1997 Alpha Sigma Alpha long range planning survey seeks responses in eight basic areas. A supplemental page in some surveys will target questions to specific groups: alumnae, collegians and leadership.

In addition to this issue of The Phoenix, surveys are being distributed to current and past national officers, advisors and national headquarters staff and consultants.

Alumnae surveys will be distributed to each alumnae chapter and a randomly selected 1,000 alumnae members at large. Collegians will receive a packet of surveys to be completed at a chapter meeting. The leadership, alumnae and collegiate surveys are to be returned by Apri115, 1997. Phoenix surveys are due by May 1, 1997.

An outside agency will compile and tabulate the survey data. The long range planning committee is scheduled to meet in July to summarize and review the information gained from the surveys. A preliminary report will be made to the national council by January 1998, and a formal and final report will be ready for review at the 1998 national convention in Dallas. At that time, the long range planning committee will report on the current status of the sorority and project long-term goals and activities that will make Alpha Sigma Alpha better prepared for its next century.

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Silvana Filippello Richardson, fA

Last summer she spent two weeks of active duty as a reservist in the Navy Nurse Corps working in the Naval Hospital in Sigonella (Sicily) , Italy.

This coming summer she will be in a tent hospital in the Nevada desert caring for marines on maneuvers.

Jazzercise, yoga, reading and attending cultural events are her other interests. Silvana also can be found dancing the polka in festival parades and waltzing in local ballrooms with her husband, Robert.

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Debbie also volunteers at St. Timothy pre-school.

She is currently involved in the Greater Dallas Alumnae Chapter as a telephone tree coordinator, American Pilot Spouse group as luncheon coordinator, Special Olympics as a hugger, Boy Scouts of America as a leader and Summerbrook Neighborhood as a member of the newsletter committee.

Debbie is also a member of the First United Methodist Church where she is a vacation Bible school teacher and substitute Sunday School teacher.

Silvana Filippello Richardson, r A Silvana returns to the council after 12 years with her election as vice president of programs. She has held several national offices, including chairman of ritual, province director, vice president of collegiate program, chairman of philanthropies and chairman of standards. Silvana also has been active as an alumna in the Chicago Metro and Boston Area alumnae chapters; she is currently a member-at-large. One of her most interesting Greek experiences was as housemother of 50 members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter at Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale during graduate school.

Silvana served her collegiate chapter at Loyola University as secretary, vice president and president. In 1972, she received Alpha Sigma Alpha's highest collegiate award, the Elizabeth Bird Small Award. Silvana graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She completed her master's degree in nursing education from Governors' State University and her Ph.D. in community health education from Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale. She has worked as a nurse in child health as well as in a college health promotion center.

Currently, she is an associate professor of nursing at Viterbo College in LaCrosse, WI. Traveling almost anywhere is Silvana's passion. She has visited the former USSR, China, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Mexico.

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Debbie Sharp Craig, zz Debbie has served Alpha Sigma Alpha as a nominating committee member, national rush chairman, alumnae region director, AlphaNet committee chairman, awards committee chairman and foundation scholarship committee member.

A Zeta Zeta Chapter member from Central Missouri State University, Debbie graduated with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education in 1981. While an undergraduate, Debbie was housing chairman, president and panhellenic secretary and treasurer. After graduation, Debbie taught for six years in Missouri, Illinois and California.

Debbie resides with her husband, Randy, and their two sons, Scott, 7, and Trent, 4, in Colleyville, TX. She is currently staying at home with her two boys. She keeps busy at O.C. Taylor Elementary School as a library and classroom volunteer and member of the campus excellence committee.

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Barbara Pennington Struble, L1N Barb has served as province director, chairman of membership education and chairman of the awards evaluation committee.

She served her collegiate chapter at GMl Engineering & Management Institute, Flint. MI. as standards chairman and was active on many committees. She graduated in 1983 with a bachelors of industrial engineering.

Barb has served her Flint, Ml , Alumnae Chapter with two terms each as vice president and president. She was the advisor for Delta Nu A & B chapters at GMI Engineering & Management Institute from 1984-95.

Barb works in manufacturing planning at General Motors Corp.

Her interests include golfmg, traveling and sewing. She and her husband, Bob, live in Grand Blanc, MI.

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This section features brief articles on outstanding members; the editors select only the best of those submitted for publication.

Colleen Ryan Alpha, Longwood College, VA

Colleen Ryan Biology major Colleen Ryan has held various positions in the chapter, including vice president, editor and parliamentarian.

She serves as the secretary to the Sorority Dorm Hall Council and as a member of the chapter standards committee.

Colleen is also a Longwood Wellness Advocate.

man and chapter president. On campus, Andrea serves as a student ambassador, on the TSU student judiciary board and is a member of Order of Omega.

She's been honored with the Alpha Beta Outstanding Junior Award, Tally J. Stephens Award, Alpha Sigma Alpha Senior Queen, Alpha Beta of the Year and the Outstanding Greek Woman of the Year. A nursing major, Andrea is on the national dean's list and is an All-American Scholar.

National Elizabeth Bird Small award winner Andrea Roberts has served her chapter as internal relations chair-

Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS

Tara Marr

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Julie Davis Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS

Julie Davis Julie Davis is currently chapter standards chairman and has held the positions of assistant treasurer, membership director and standards board member. She also has helped organize the chapter's annual chili-feed fund- raiser.

Julie is the president of university ambassadors, vice president of the finance club and treasurer

Christy Vidacek Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK

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Tara Marr

Alpha Beta, Truman State University, MO

Andrea Roberts

of the Order of Omega. She is a member of Xi Phi (leadership) , Sigma Beta Delta and the union activities council. Julie is involved with the honors program, has been on the national dean's list and received the Gamma Phi Alpha Award for scholarship and the Emporia State University Presidential Award of Excellence.

A senior business major, Tara Marr has served as chapter president, treasurer, standards chairman and the chapter's 75th anniversary chairman. She also holds seats on the panhellenic/ Greek council and GAMMA. Tara was the recipient of the Suzanne L. Herbert Endowed Founders' Memorial Scholarship at the 1996 national convention. Tara is a member of Rho Lambda, a juniorsenior women's honor society, and Delta Mu Delta (business) .

Pre-medicine major Christy Vidacek has served her chapter as vice president, parliamentarian, membership director and senior representative for the sisterhood council.

Christy has held offices in the panhellenic council, pre-med club and is a member of the Wesley Foundation.

She was one of five top Greek women two years in a row and reigned last year as Miss Greek.

Christy has been inducted into Alpha Chi (scholarship) and Rho Theta Sigma honor societies.

Beta Theta, Central Michigan University

Marcella Robinson-Bell Marcie is currently chapter rush chairman and has held the positions of fundraising chairman and external social chairman. On panhellenic, she has served on the cabinet, GAMMA and as social and special programming chairman.

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Marcella Robinson-Bell On campus, Marcie is a health advocacy commission member, assistant director for The Importance of Being Earnest and president of Students Against Drunk Driving.

Beta Kappa, Western fllinois University

Heather Wier Heather Wier has served as chapter vice president, panhellenic representative, parent's weekend chairman, assistant rush director, social chairman, president's award chairman, spirit leader and on numerous committees.

Heather served as a rush counselor and an Our Chapter Our Choice facilitator. Heather also has been involved in numerous chapter philan-

Kristen Weber currently serves as the treasurer of Gamma Eta Chapter.

Working with the chapter's financial advisor, Kristen has improved the financial standing of the sorority.

A journalism major with a speech communication minor, Kristen is an active member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Kristen also volunteers with the Centre County Into the Streets Program, doing public service with trash collection and spending time with underprivileged children.

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accounting club, sophomore homecoming representative and student senate representative.

An accounting major, Andrea has been named to the· dean's list for the past two years. Recently, Andrea was named Tau Kappa Epsilon's International Sweetheart for 1996-97.

was elected chapter vice president.

Epsilon Mu, The College of New Jersey

Katy Heller Katy Heller has served her chapter as fundraising chairman, alumnae chairman, public relations chairman, and membership director. She plays intramural volleyball and soccer and is involved with the Trenton Humane Society.

An elementary education and history major, Katy was inducted into Lambda Theta Phi (history) honor society.

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Gamma Omega, Eastern fllinois University

Khristine Scanlan Andrea Bailey

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Senior Khristine Scanlan is double majoring in graphic design and three-dimensional studio art.

She served as the sports editor for the campus yearbook, PET team officer for the panhellenic council, chapter art chairman, standards chairman, alumnae secretary and

Chapter president Laura Courtwright has taken on numerous

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COLLEGIATE responsibilities in her chapter and campus Greek council.

Laura seiVes the Greek council as the public relations representative, and she assisted with rush events.

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She presented papers to the National Honor Society, was a volunteer tutor at a local middle school, worked as a teaching assistant with the learning disabled and assisted non-traditional students with literature and writing skills. While at North Adams, Diane also wrote a handbook for faculty advising.

has been named to both the dean's and provost's list for academic achievements.

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Jennifer Kohlman Epsilon Upsilon, California University, PA

Jennifer Kohlman Business administration major Jennifer Kohlman currently seiVes as chapter vice president and as president of the campus panhellenic council. She was one of four California University students to attend the Northeastern Panhellenic/ Interfraternity Council Conference in Alexandria, VA, and in Philadelphia, PA. The conferences included more than 800 attendees.

Jennifer attended a luncheon featuring former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonios Coello Novello and a banquet featuring Attorney General Janet Reno, who spoke on education. Jennifer is a member of the Greek judicial board, a student government senator and a member of the marketing club.

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Senior nursing major Julie Andrulonis currently seiVes as chapter president. She also has seiVed her chapter as vice president and fundraising chairman.

Julie is a member of Alpha Tau Delta (nursing) and is a member of the student health and advisory board as well as involved with student faculty affairs board.

Leigh Ann Behrmann Zeta Eta, Rockhurst College, MO

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Brandy Faulkner Zeta Epsilon, Averett College, VA

Brandy Faulkner Zeta Delta, North Adams State College, MA

Diane Dwyer Diane Dwyer, an English major with double concentrations in literature and writing, was on the dean's list every semester and recently graduated with cum laude

Brandy Faulker has a triple major in English, history, political science and a minor in French.

She seiVes the chapter as standards chairman and is a resident advisor, peer tutor, Averett ambassador, secretary of BMCHUS, Baptist Student Union Family Group Leader and Gospel Choir member.

Brandy received the Resident Advisor of the Year Award and was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma (freshmen) and Alpha Chi honor societies.

She is a member of the Jefferson Society, which involves students interested in public policy, and

Leigh Ann has been an involved member of the chapter since its founding in 1994. She has seiVed as chapter social chairman and president. This year, she began her first year in an occupational therapy program.

Leigh Ann is a member of Alpha Phi Omega (service), seiVed as a freshman orientation leader, is a member of the student senate and seiVed as a hall council representative. She is a member of Phi Sigma Tau(philosophy)honor society and Order of Omega.

Zeta Theta, Wagner College, NY

Susan Fitzpatrick Susan Fitzpatrick has held many chapter positions: standards chairman, rush chairman, sisterhood chairman, housing chairman, Junior Greek Senate representative and Junior Greek Council representative.

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Susan Fitzpatrick Outside of chapter activities, Susan is a resident assistant. She is also on the dean's list.

Coastal Carolina Colony, SC

Jodi Menchyk Marine science major Jodi Menchyk recently returned from a summer internship in Jamaica. A member of the Society of the Undersea World and the scuba club, many of Jodi's activities revolve

Jodi Menchyk around her major.

Jodi served the colony as secretary, panhellenic chairman and scholarship chairman. Jodi's other honors include membership in Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership) honor society and a place on the dean's list.

West Alabama Colony

Tammy Stundon Marine biology major Tammy Stundon serves as vice president of the West

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Tammy Stundon Alabama Colony. Along with her sorority involvement, she works at a local department store.

Tammy serves as vice president for the student affilia.te of the American Chemical Society and secretary for the science and mathematics society as well as the math club.

Tammy lettered in varsity volleyball and actively participates in intramural sports.

Saginaw Valley Colony, MI

Andrea Kieser Andrea Kieser is a senior secondary education major at Saginaw Valley State University.

Her honors include being an Academic All-American, NCAA Athletic AllAmerican and on the presidents and deans lists.

Andrea serves as a resident assistant and peer mentor at the university.

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE announces

1997 -Year of the Scholar Take the NPC challenge: • To raise the all-sorority grade point average by 0.1 in each term of the year.

• To recognize sorority women above the all-women's average and those on the dean's list.

• To pursue recognition on the NPC Academic Honor Roll.

• To recognize NPC chapters that achieve above the all-women's average.

• To foster academic excellence through seminars on learning skills.

For more information contact your panhellenic council or Greek affairs office.

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Alumna gives back to community

Alumna chosen for statewide program

Nancy Belland Wood, Beta Psi, is the executive director of Habitat for Humanity in Slidell, LA. She coordinates the volunteer forces that build homes for needy families in her area.

Nancy has been volunteering for many years.

As editor of the local PTA, she was awarded the State PTA Newsletter Award in 1985. She was president in 1990 of Junior Auxiliary, a group that works on projects for children in the community.

While a member, she proposed a program called "Booze, Cruise and Lose" to help teens see

Barbara Lewis Engelhard, Alpha Beta, has been chosen from a group of over 130 applicants by Missowi state education officials to serve in a leadership role in a statewide "teacher-to-teacher" training program for the next two years.

As part of SfARR (Select Teachers as Regional Resources) , she began training last summer in the latest and most practical techniques for promoting active, "handson" learning by students in all subject areas. She is continuing to train in using "authentic instruction" methods during the 1996-97 school year. She will take a sabbatical during the 1997-98 school year to spend the year working with other school districts in the Northeast Missouri Region, sharing these previously learned techniques. Barb will be based at Truman State University.

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Nancy Belland Wood, B'IJF

the dangers of drinking and driving.

She served as the director of the Volunteer Community Service Center for the City of Slidell for three years. While director, she began a program called Project Graduation, intended to keep teens from drinking and driving on their graduation nights by hosting all-night graduation parties for each local high school in the city auditorium.

Nancy received a degree in sociology from Western Michigan University. She has lived in Louisiana for over 20 years with her husband, Dennis.

Alumna is 'Woman of the Year' During its 89th annual awards brunch at the Inverness Hotel and Golf Club, the Denver Area Alumnae Panhellenic named Ellen Funk Morris, Beta Lambda, Woman of the Year for 1996. This award is presented annually to an area alumna who has demonstrated contributions to her sorority, community, church, career and panhellenic.

Ellen has served Alpha Sigma Alpha 25 years on the national level as a national councilor, national chairman, region director, province director and field representative (leadership consultant).

She also has held alumnae chapter offices for 14 years.

Ellen Funk Morris, BA She was a member of the board of directors for Town and Country Village and recently served on the welcoming committee for Derby Hill. Ellen worked with the original team to develop the Ponderosa Parents Support Fund to raise funds to preserve extracurricular activities, athletics and academics threatened by cuts in school funding. She is an active member of Ave Maria Catholic Church.

She has been with Marquest Medical Products since 1985 and is senior administrative assistant for the sales staff. Ellen and her husband, Bob, live in Parker, CO, with her daughter, Ann, who recently completed her freshman year at Colorado State University.

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Alumnae chapters raise money, donate time and funds to worthy causes, and just plain have jun. Here they report on summer and fall activities.

Washington, DC

Members attend convention Over the summer, Helen Lortz, HH, and Christine Strapac Thomas, Af, were able to attend the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention at Saddlebrook Resort, FL. For the September 1996 meeting, the members enjoyed a potluck luncheon at the home of Liz Benson Scheuble, AA. The chapter has been thrilled to welcome many new members from Maryland and northern Virginia over the past year.

Christine Strapac Tiwmas, Alpha Gamma Richmond, VA

Richmond alums have busy fall The Richmond Alumnae Chapter began the 1996-97 year with a pizza party at Bottoms Up Pizza in downtown Richmond. The chapters' objective for the kickoff meeting was to motivate alumnae to become active members in the chapter.

In October, the chapter participated in the Richmond Panhellenic Fall Tasting Supper. Other fall activities included the Founders' Day celebra-

tion, led by Debbie Hanis Early, Ef; a cookie exchange party and a philanthropic project with CARITAS (Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter).

Nicole A. Brown, Beta Epsilon Maryville, MO

Chapter wins Phoenix Award The chapter was presented the Phoenix Award for Alumnae Chapters at their frrst fall meeting of 1996 by Suzanne Houston, vice president of the Phi Phi Chapter.

"How proud we all are! ," said editor LaVona Stalcup Reid, <1><1>, who added that the award would not have come about without the contributions of information and photographs from her many Alpha Sigma Alpha mends.

The first autumn meeting was a salad supper at the home of Norma Long Clark, <1><1>. Nine Phi Phi Chapter members attended the meeting.

Officers for 1996--97 were elected as w~ll.

The October meeting was a dessert/coffee meeting at the home of Beverly Johnson Bird, <1><1>. Sue White, <I> <I>, was chairperson for the

Richmond alumnae welcome Epsilon Gamma seniors into alumnae status in May 1996 at the Richmond Country Club. At the event are, from left, Dawn Pasfield, Jenn Strolle and Kelley Edwards.

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Sue White, <1><1>, chairperson of the Maryville Alumnae Chapter Founders' Day Dinner.

Founders' Day Dinner on the Northwest Missouri State University campus.

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Phi Phi Dayton, OH

Chapter celebrates 47 years The Dayton Alumnae Chapter concluded the 1995-96 program year in June with a luncheon at the home of Laura Gadbau Laclede, AA. "Charter Day" was the theme as the chapter celebrated 47 years on June 6, 1996.

In August, the chapter opened the 1996-97 year with a joint meeting with the Cincinnati Alumnae chapter at the Olive Garden in Middletown, OH. The two chapters enjoy meeting once a year to keep in touch and renew frtendships.

The September meeting included a luncheon at the home of Cheryl Junkins Hartman, Bk. At this meeting, a fundraiser was led by Lauri Moosbrugger Dowe, tiN, philanthropic chairman. This year, Discovery Toys sales were added to Avon products sales, with all profits from both going to the chapter's philanthropic fund.

Also at this meeting, members crafted "Good Luck in Greek Week" favors for the Alpha Alpha Chapter.

In October, the Dayton alumnae were the guests of the Sigma Kappa

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Dayton Alumnae Chapter. Each October the Alpha Sigma Alphas meet with Sigma Kappas, with hostess duties alternating each year. This year's meeting included a luncheon and a tour of the historic Dayton's Women's Club building.

Chicago West Suburban alumna Joyce Kroeger Shelton, <t><t>, hosted the August salad dinner with guests from Chicago Metro and Chicago North Suburban Alumnae Chapters.

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Suburban Detroit, MI

Chapter's first year is busy one The first year has been an active one for the chapter. Simple events held once per month have created new friendships and delightful evenings.

Events have included several "Meet to Eat" dinners at local restaurants, a craft night to create stamped greeting cards, a picnic, a shopping trip to the new Somerset Collection and the Second Annual Founders' Day Potluck. The chapter is also involved in local panhellenic activities and with the Michigan collegiate chapters.

Karen Raymond Wainz, DeltaNu Springfield, MO

Alumnae welcome collegians back The Springfield, MO. Alumnae Chapter welcomed their Beta Sigma sisters back to campus with big smiles and some great snacks.

Alumnae were at the house on 'move-in day' to help the women get settled into their rooms. Each collegiate member found a note and a mint on her bed welcoming her back to school.

the home of President Trudy Lewis Higgins, B速, to take a trip down memory lane. Trudy's living room contained Alpha Sigma Alpha trinkets newly gathered at the convention in Tampa. Old college memorabilia were placed around the room, along with alumnae chapter scrapbooks and photo albums. At the end of the evening, a romantic pack of bubble bath, candles etc. was rafiled off with the money going to the AlA Foundation.

A pool party was held in July at the home of Jan Kassens Ellis, EE. In August, the alumnae and their spouses met at The Flying Dutchman restaurant in Kemah, TX. One of the honored guests was 86-year-old Evelyn McKinley Schneider, M. The alums took a road trip in September to the University of Texas-San Antonio, to help the members of Delta Upsilon Chapter with rush.

Trudy Lewis Higgins, Beta Theta

Chicago West Suburban alumnae welcomed Chicago North Suburban and Chicago Metro alumnae to their annual August salad dinner at the home of president Joyce Kroeger Shelton, 1t><1>.

They also shared an outing with Chicago North Suburban alumnae at Arlington Race Track in June, enjoying lunch and racing from the Millionaire's Room. Husbands were included at the summer barbecue at the home of Susan Barton Lenzen, B~. where unseasonably cool weather couldn't spoil the fun. Susan, a dietician, also hosted a meeting where she gave members recipes and hints for low-fat meals and snacks.

Joan Kolar Grabarek, Beta Rho Denver, CO

Denver alumnae honored The Denver Alumnae Chapter was very proud to have two of its members and the Beta Beta Chapter at Greeley, CO, honored at the Denver Area

Patty Stayton Coonrod, Beta Sigma Houston, TX

Alumnae find once a month is not enough The Houston Area alumnae schedule a fun and/or philanthropic event once a month, and members also enjoy spending time together in between events.

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Denver alumnae member, Ellen Funk Morris, BA, and her daughter, Ann , aHer receiving the Denver Area Panhellenic Woman of the Year Award.

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ALUMNAE Panhellenic Awards Banquet. Ten alumnae chapter members and three Beta Beta members attended the banquet, which was held at the Inverness Hotel.

Ellen Funk Morris, BA, received the much-coveted "Panhellenic Woman of the Year" award for her many and varied activities and Suzanne Megill Orzech, BB, received the Alpha Sigma Alpha nomination for the achievement award. Betsy Steddam, BB, accepted the Beta Beta Chapter award for "Highest Grade Point Average" for the second consecutive year.

Dawn Babcock Nicholson, Beta Beta Greater Dallns, TX

Alumnae well represented at convention Greater Dallas alumnae began 1996 with their annual lasagna dinner in February. They made Easter baskets for the Richardson Transition Center in March and held their yearly swim party at the home of Debbie Sharp Craig, ZZ, in July.

The chapter had six representatives at the A'i.A National Convention at Saddlebrook. Betty Yount Gardner, BA, was chapter delegate, and the chapter has five national officers who were also in attendance: Angela Dantzler Bauldree, BZ, Debbie Sharp Craig, ZZ, Dana Glover, Bf, Tanya D. Trumbla, !:::. Y, and Barbara Lombrano

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Williamson, HH. The chapter was designated a Gold Star Chapter, and Dallas has been named host city for the 1998 national convention.

Betty Yount Gardner, Beta Lambda Buffalo, NY

Alumnae plan busy year The Buffalo Alumnae Chapter held its annual welcome back potluck dinner in October 1996.

Lyn Jordan Keeney, ITIT, used her artistic talents to help the members create a fall craft.

At the chapter's fall board meeting, plans were made for the rest of the 1996-97 year, including a Founders' Day Luncheon at Fanny's Restaurant.

Members also began plans for their philanthropic projects for the year, which may include Adopt-a-Highway and volunteer work for the Cantalician Center, a school for developmentally disabled children.

Donette Pritting Thurlow,

Pi Pi Hattiesburg, MS

Alumnae have antiquing adventure The members of the Hattiesburg Alumnae Chapter, who range in age from 35 to 86, enjoyed a favorite annual event again this year: summer luncheon at the Riverwalk Antique Mall. This event combined an "antiquing"

Receiving the Gold Star Alumnae Chapter Award for Dallas alumnae are Tanya Trumbla, Ci Y, Betty Yount Gardner, BA, Barbara Lombrano Williamson , HH, Debbie Sharp Craig, ZZ, and Angela Dantzler Bauldree, BZ.

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adventure with chapter planning, convention reports and a mini-convention atmosphere when names were drawn for 1996 national convention favors.

Plans for 1996-97 included a luncheon in the president's dining room at the University of Southern Mississippi. a birthday brunch for two members who share a birthday, a Christmas luncheon and ornament exchange, a picnic and a Founders' Day luncheon for all Mississippi alumnae.

Members are excited about the colonization of an Alpha Sigma Alpha chapter at the University of West Alabama. The chapter made a contribution to the national convention Flower Fund and the S. June Smith Center in memory of member Mary Sue Taylor, a charter member of Beta Delta.

Lynn Jones Meador, Beta Delta

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San Diego, CA

Chapter installs new officers The San Diego Alumnae Chapter had a potluck salad luncheon and swim party in September at the home of Jackie Wisherd, BX. A Founders' Day luncheon was held at the Olive Garden in Chula Vista, with a ceremony following at the home of Bernita Offerman Sipan, M. The chapter also has installed new officers for the 1996-98 biennium.

Serena Engelbart Lannue, Zeta Zeta Boston, MA

Meetings with an exemplars theme The Boston Alumnae Chapter began its 1996-97 year with a summer meeting to go over new ideas and yearly planning, as well as to celebrate the chapter's "Alumnae Scrapbook" award from national convention. They welcomed four new active alumnae with a dinner at Boston's Capital Grille.

In honor of the exemplars of Alpha Sigma Alpha, the chapter planned events for Founders' Day, Christmas, St. Valentine's Day and Hermes Day. The chapter celebrated Founders' Day with Epsilon Omega Chapter. For Christmas, the chapter baked for the less fortunate. The chapter also held a rush retreat with Epsilon Omega, is involved with the Boston Alumnae Panhellenic and is involved in various philanthropic activities.

The chapter has been gathering a history of the Boston Alumnae Chapter through archives at Boston University and from many Theta Theta alumnae stlll in the area.

Tampa Bay alumnae at a reception for Emma Coleman Frost, IIII. They are, left to right, Lisa Reiss Glonek, rrr, Margaret Watkins Leinbach, BN, Anne Martenstein Gerken, A, Susan Miazga Fisher, rP, Sally Weyler Constantinou, XX, Elizabeth Coon Devlin, fE. their backyard at Saddlebrook Resort and to have Emma honored there with a special reception. Fourteen chapter members were in attendance at the reception to share their love for Em. The September welcome-back meeting was hosted by Paula Faught, BN, and Margaret Watkins Leinbach, BN. Sue Wilson of Creative Memories presented a program on methods to properly preserve mementos and ways to make interesting scrapbook albums. Margaret shared her own first family memory book, and members got ideas for the chapter scrapbook that is in progress. After the

program, the chapter shared an "Indian Summer" salad bar. The first meeting of the year ended with a visit to a nearby arts and crafts show.

Patricia Kennedy Huffman,

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NEW CHAPTERS Muskogee, OK

The Muskogee, OK, Alumnae Chapter was formed in May 1996.

The chapter plans to support the local collegiate chapter, Beta Gamma, by attending chapter meetings, rush ~:;----;;;;;;;;;;iiiiiijjl-::;;;;;;;;l parties, Founders' Day luncheon and a Christmas party.

Jackson Purchase, KY The Jackson Purchase, KY, Alumnae Chapter was formed in fall 1996.

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Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter members say Emma Coleman Frost, rrrr. is an inspiration to all who know her. The chapter was doubly pleased to have the national convention in

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Charter members of the Muskogee chatper are, back row, Jill Whittenburg, Br, Angie Weeks Booth, Br, Jennifer Black, Br, Joan Murray, Br, Sandy Foltz Leatherman, Br; front row, Sue Chapman, Br, Cindy Ullrich, Br, Rebecca Smith Gore, Br, Ronda Smith Reed, Br.

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