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In Memoriam

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Foundation news

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Dear readers,

Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha (USPS 430-640) is

If you had to list your three favorite memories as an Alpha Sigma Alpha member, what would they be? The release of the new Alpha Sigma Alpha brand on Aug. 15, 2011, is most certainly in my top three.

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It took the headquarters staff members and volunteers more than a year to work through the new brand imaging for Alpha Sigma Alpha.

We received input from many of you about what Alpha Sigma Alpha means to you, and we thank you for your time and input. Working alongside our new friends at Rhyme & Reason Design Inc., we created the new brand materials for the sorority and the Foundation that captured the essence of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Developing Women of Poise and Purpose.

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EDITOR Erika Ann Butts, EK ebutts@alphasigmaalpha.org

Contributing Editor Nancy I.Z. Reese, BU

On Aug. 15, 2011, we revealed the sorority’s new website, Facebook fan page, Facebook application, Twitter page, YouTube channel and business system. Alpha Sigma Alpha has a polished new look and the Phoenix is the last communications piece to receive the makeover.

I hope you enjoy the new look and feel of the Phoenix, as well as the articles we have selected for this historic issue.

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Founders’ Day message 2011 If they could see us now B Y: C INDY KELLEY, B P | N ATIO N A L PR E SID E N T

Nov. 15, 2011, will mark the 110th anniversary of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Can you just picture our five Founders dreaming together and working alongside one another at Farmville Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, VA, to bring Alpha Sigma Alpha to life? In their wildest dreams, do you think they would have imagined what Alpha Sigma Alpha is today and that it would be a strong, thriving organization that has withstood the test of time and is still developing women of poise and purpose?

Throughout our 110 years, Alpha Sigma Alphas have been committed to making a difference–in their chapters, on their campuses and in their communities. Collegiate members volunteered more than 80,000 service hours and our collegiate and alumnae chapters raised nearly $164,000 in the 2010-11 fiscal year in support of Special Olympics, S. June Smith Center, the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation and many campus and community philanthropies. Our Founders would applaud these efforts and expect nothing less from members.

If they could see us now, what would our Founders see?

They would see that there are currently more active collegiate chapters than ever before. Alpha Sigma Alpha is thriving on more than 80 campuses across the country. During the 2010-11 academic year, our chapters recruited 1,985 new members. Two new chapters were installed: Theta Xi Chapter, University of Texas at El Paso, and Theta Omicron Chapter, University of MissouriKansas City. And we have colonies at Utah Valley University, West Texas A&M University and Southern Connecticut State University.

We will be colonizing in the spring of 2012 at Capital University in Columbus, OH, and University at Buffalo (re-establishing Delta Tau Chapter) in Buffalo, NY. Would they recognize us with our new brand and visual identity?

From the logo and brand mark to the sorority website, social media and print collateral to this great edition of the Phoenix, I think they would love it! The brand and visual identity provides a refreshed look for the sorority but maintains and emphasizes all that is Alpha Sigma Alpha.

They would be blown away by the various ways we utilize technology to conduct sorority business and improve services to members.

From Officer Portal and our ΑΣΑ Advantage Facebook Application to our social media presence, including our YouTube channel, to the GIN System chapter portal, they would see that we are operating at the speed of our members and providing innovative, timely and relevant tools and communication.

Indeed, if they could see us now, Mary, Louise, Juliette, Virginia and Calva would be proud of where Alpha Sigma Alpha has gone over the past 110 years, while holding steady to our roots. This Founders’ Day, I encourage you to reflect on the eternal gift they gave to us. Celebrate our proud history and the days gone by, but also honor our Founders by continuing to aspire to the highest in the days yet to come.

Happy Founders’ Day!

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Kimberlynn Hoff, ΘΑ, with members of the Masaai Tribe in Tanzania.

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Sisters in Africa

By Dina Liberatore, ΖΝ, Phoenix Contributor

“To us, Africa was about breathtaking landscapes and exotic animals, but more importantly, it was about the people we met, the adventures we had and the way being in such a foreign and unfamiliar place changed us forever.”

- Dina Liberatore, ΖΝ

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When I first told my parents that I was offered the opportunity to spend a semester in Africa, they went into a panic, simultaneously picturing me on the savannah being attacked by lions, cheetahs and hyenas and running from gunfire in a poverty-stricken, war-torn country. However, neither of those stereotypes is accurate, and in the past year, three other Alpha Sigma Alphas and I learned that there is so much more to Africa than the limited perspectives that the media often portray. To us, Africa was about breathtaking landscapes and exotic animals, but more importantly, it was about the people we met, the adventures we had and the way being in such a foreign and unfamiliar place changed us forever.

Dina’s Story

Dina Liberatore, ΖÎ?, at the vulture colony at Mkambati Nature Reserve, South Africa.

At the end of the fall 2010 semester, I was offered the opportunity to take my work as a residence life coordinator on the road and to work in South Africa with a group of 16 Penn State students in order to enhance their out-of-class experience. Specifically, I was entrusted with their personal well-being and development and was charged with the task of developing global citizens, citizens who would make a positive impact in the world through leadership, integrity and respect for others.

Our group spent most of the semester in the eastern cape of South Africa along the Wild Coast, studying the relationship between the communities who owned the local nature reserves and the government agency that managed the reserves.

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During our time, the students had three faculty members who held classes regularly to teach about the history and culture of South Africa, but most of our learning happened outside the classroom through interactions with community members and government employees. We met village chiefs and shared sodas with community members at the local shabeen. We carried water on our heads in the traditional fashion and learned to grind dried mealies (South African corn). We set traps to identify amphibians and reptiles in the reserves, and we studied reserve lands to learn about the effects of fire and fertilizer on grass and forest growth.

Even though I was learning as much as the students about South Africa, I also had a job to do and functioned as a residence life coordinator in many of the same ways that I would in Atherton Hall at Penn State.

I counseled the students on relationship and group dynamic issues; I supported them when they were tired or homesick; and I handled medical emergencies, taking students to the hospital for burns, sprained ankles and tick bite fever.

Hospital visits were always an adventure, because traveling the approximate 15 miles from our hotel took over an hour by car and we had to avoid giant potholes and livestock in the road, cross rivers over the narrowest bridges I have ever seen and zip around corners on cliffs with no guardrails. It was exhausting and draining, but also exciting and exhilarating to know that I had overcome my fears and reached my destination each time.

Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I was glad to share every moment with people whom I now call friends. Some of my favorite moments were waking up in the morning to a zebra grazing outside of my rondavel, learning to braai (South African barbeque) with our South African counterparts in the program and horseback riding on the beach with some friends that I made along the way.

To learn more about my experience, visit my blog at personal.psu.edu/dml298/ blogs/halfway_around_the_world.

Kimberlynn’s Story After completing her education practicum in Chaing Mai, Thailand, Kimberlynn Hoff (Theta Alpha, Coe College, IA) opted for another unconventional location to complete her student teaching in fall 2010 – Tanzania. Drawn to Moshi International School’s outdoor pursuits program, the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and the opportunity to work with students in a developing country, Kimberlynn packed her bags last August to spend six months teaching art to students in kindergarten through grade 12. During that time, Kimberlynn taught arts lessons each week, developed an art curriculum for the primary school and organized an art show that allowed students to display their artwork to the community.

Kimberlynn admits that she went to Tanzania with the preconceived notion that every day would be a safari, but was surprised to learn that the town in which she stayed was quite prosperous. Many students at the Moshi School were the children of embassy officials, lodge and safari owners or leaders of large corporations. They spoke English, used cell phones and carried iPads.

“People rode in cars, and I was always able to return to running water and electricity [after traveling]… I wasn’t living in a hut or a shack, but I was living in Africa,” Kimberlynn said.

She was also deeply touched by the hospitality that she received and recalls a spontaneous road trip to Malawi with a friend. She said they started each day with a general direction of where they needed to go and hitched rides in taxis called

“dala dala’s,” often crammed with up to 14 people and sometimes even livestock.

One particular evening, Kimberlynn and her friend found themselves stranded in a small town and would have to wait until the next morning for their transportation. “We were nervous and just started wandering, but we eventually met a man who spoke English… and [he] ended up being a priest,” said Kimberlynn. He provided the pair with lodging where visiting priests stay, gave them breakfast and dinner and helped them hitch a ride to their next destination.

“There [were] times when I felt safer there.

I would never hitch a ride in the United States, but that’s how people get around there,” she said.

Although she was able to give students and their families more of an appreciation for art, Kimberlynn believes that she also learned a great deal from the experience.

“I became a better teacher, traveler and person,” she said. Through her adventures,

she learned about the struggles of teaching internationally, the history and people of Tanzania and became more independent after learning to book her own flight, apply for a visa and travel throughout Africa.

And although she was thousands of miles from home, Alpha Sigma Alpha remained a significant part of her life.

In order to support Kimberlynn while she was away, her chapter sisters at Coe College raised more than $300 and contributed numerous school supplies, which she brought with her and donated to a Tanzanian school in the area that lacked significant resources to support its students. She also met an ΑΣΑ alumna, at the airport in Dar es Salaam, and was comforted by the fact that even in such an exotic place, so far removed from what she knows and loves, Alpha Sigma Alpha women are everywhere.

To learn more about Kimberlynn’s experience, visit her blog at studentteachinafrica.blogspot.com.

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“I went to Kenya to impact someone’s life and to tell someone’s story…

Instead, Kenya changed me.”

Natasha Seitz, ΘΖ, with a group of school children in Eldoret’s Langas slum in Kenya.

Natasha’s Story Natasha Seitz (Theta Zeta, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis), a journalism major with a public relations concentration, studied and worked in Kenya in summer 2010, to learn about the country and culture and to write about people who were affected by HIV/AIDS in the hope of raising awareness for their struggle. She traveled to Eldora, Kenya, with two other Americans in her program and spent almost a month interviewing families about the role that HIV/AIDS has had in their lives. By the end of her first week there, she found a second story and began writing about children who were left alone to fend for themselves after one or both of their parents had died from AIDS. Natasha was most touched by the hospitality that she received as she interviewed people in their homes, at hospitals and in the streets.

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of food or safe water, every person I met greeted me with a smile and a welcome,” Natasha said.

met sorority women from other Panhellenic organizations who traveled with her and bonded over shared experiences and values.

She recalls a particularly moving moment while interviewing a 14-year-old boy named Daniel, who was orphaned by AIDS and raising three younger siblings. “Daniel welcomed me into his tiny, one-room home as he brushed off a small stool. The stool was one of two pieces of furniture, the other being a bed with a lining of blankets. Daniel removed one of the blankets from the bed and covered the stool on which he instructed me to sit–he wanted me to sit on the best seat he owned.”

“I went to Kenya to impact someone’s life and to tell someone’s story… Instead, Kenya changed me,” Natasha said. She not only practiced her writing skills but also learned to be more independent and think on her feet.

Again, although she was in completely unfamiliar territory, Alpha Sigma Alpha was still a part of her life. “I talked to my sisters on Skype all the time. It was nice to be able to hear from them,” she said. Natasha also

To learn more about Natasha’s experience, please visit her blog at thekenyaexperience. wordpress.com.

Through her interactions with the community and in the stories that she wrote, she gained a better understanding and perspective of how people live and the strength that they have despite the many daily obstacles they face.

Mona’s Story When Mona Montgomery Miller’s (BU, Indiana State University) son, Matthew, left for Togo in West Africa in 2000 to become a missionary, she recalls crying a lot. But it wasn’t because she would miss him or because she was worried about his safety; she cried because she was proud of him and knew that he would be doing something special. Since saying goodbye, Miller has been pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to keep in touch with Matthew and has visited him and his family three times.

Although the primary purpose of each visit has been to spend time with her son, his wife and their four children, Mona also has been able to see exotic animals on safari, visit historical monuments like a “slave castle” in Ghana and shop for handmade fabrics at local marketplaces.

However, her visits often took her off the tourist route and into local villages, where she was able to have more personal interactions with people who live the true African experience every day. She has celebrated Easter with community members under some mango trees, visited a convent to learn the art of book binding and helped her son build a hut for an elderly member of his community.

During each of her travels, Mona has been most impressed by the hospitality that she has received from the community. She recalls a particularly moving experience on her most recent trip to Ghana when she was greeted by one of the village leaders who remembered her from previous visits. “When he saw me in the cab of my son’s truck, he started jumping up and down because he was so excited

to see me. It just made me feel warm and welcome,” Mona said.

Through her experiences, she has learned that there is more to life than accumulating material possessions. “Relationships are more important than anything else. Family is important. There’s nothing wrong with having things, but when things become more important than [your family and friends and God], there’s an issue,” Mona said.

Time has passed since each of us have returned from our unique African experiences, but I know that not a day goes by when we don’t remember fondly the places we visited, the people we met and the experiences that we had. Each traveler agreed that Africa was everything she hoped it would be.

Visiting the continent has changed each of us personally in how we see the world, and we have learned what’s important to us and how we can make a positive impact on the world through service to others.

Each experience challenged us to grow in ways that we didn’t think possible and to appreciate the lives and gifts that we have even more.

Editor’s Note: Look for a future Phoenix article about the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation. This article will feature Megan Johnson, FF, and her experience in Africa volunteering for the foundation.

Mona Montgomery Miller, ΒΥ, visiting with African children.

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The 2010-11 Crown of Excellence Chapter, Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY

Collegiate Chapter Awards 2010-11 Aspire chapters have shown a commitment to each other, their chapter and the national organization by upholding the high ideals of the sorority.

2010-11 Aspire Chapters Beta Beta, University of Northern Colorado Beta Rho, Northern Illinois University Beta Upsilon, Indiana State University Delta Upsilon, University of Texas-San Antonio Theta Zeta, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Seek chapters have built on that commitment and have embraced the responsibility of membership to ensure that the sorority remains strong.

2010-11 Seek Chapters Alpha Beta, Truman State University, MO Nu Nu, Drexel University, PA Beta Sigma, Missouri State University Delta Kappa, University of Southern Indiana Delta Sigma, Saginaw Valley State University, MI Epsilon Kappa, Millersville University, PA Theta Beta, Roanoke College, VA

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Attain chapters have vowed fully to uphold their role, responsibility and commitment to being an energizing influence in the future of their chapter and Alpha Sigma Alpha.

2010-11 Attain Chapters Zeta Zeta, University of Central Missouri Delta Eta, DePaul University, IL Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University Zeta Mu, Missouri Western State University Theta Gamma, Christopher Newport University, VA Four-Star Chapters uphold the high ideals of the sorority in the areas of membership, academic excellence, finances, membership education, chapter operations, philanthropy, national meetings, ritual, organization image, national bylaws, policies and procedures, advisory board and alumnae involvement.

2010-11 Four-Star Chapters Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO Zeta Tau, Grand Valley State University, MI Zeta Phi, Illinois Institute of Technology Theta Alpha, Coe College, IA

The Crown of Excellence is the highest award bestowed on a collegiate chapter. The Crown of Excellence Chapter has demonstrated the highest level of achievement of all four-star chapters.

2010-11 Crown of Excellence Chapter Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY

Alumnae Chapter Awards 2010-11

Scholastic Achievement Award–Spring 2010 Theta Alpha, Coe College, IA (3.515 GPA)

There are three levels of recognition: Palm, Star and Crown. In addition, the Crown of Excellence Award is presented to an outstanding alumnae chapter. The award is selected from Crown-level chapters, with special emphasis on Arista Alumnae Association membership, ritual activities and alumnae initiations, recruitment and programming based around the four aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Scholastic Achievement Award–Fall 2010 Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO (3.55 GPA) 2010-11 Rose Marie Fellin Financial Excellence Award Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS Financial Excellence Honorable Mention Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS 2010-11 Recruitment Excellence Award Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Recruitment Excellence Honorable Mention Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO 2010-11 Sidney Gremillion Allen Panhellenic Award Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO Panhellenic Honorable Mention Delta Sigma, Saginaw Valley State University, MI Zeta Tau, Grand Valley State University, MI 2010-11 Philanthropic Award Zeta Phi, Illinois Institute of Technology Philanthropic Honorable Mention Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas

The national council of Alpha Sigma Alpha established the Alumnae Chapter Excellence Awards to recognize alumnae chapters that demonstrate the lifetime dedication to the sorority through chapter management and programming.

Crown of Excellence Alumnae Chapter Kansas City, MO Crown recognition Boston Buffalo, NY Capital City, Topeka, KS Central Pennsylvania Charm City, MD Chicago Metro Chicago North Chicago West Cincinnati Dallas Dayton, OH Denver Des Moines, IA Evansville-Southwestern, IN Greater Jacksonville, FL Greater Valley Forge, PA Hattiesburg, MS Indianapolis Kansas City, MO Maryville, MO NOVA , VA (Northern Virginia) Milwaukee Philadelphia Metro Richmond, VA Southern Colorado

Springfield, MO St. Louis Tampa Bay, FL Twin Cities All Stars, MN Washington, DC Windy City, IL Star recognition Alva, OK Birmingham, AL Central Ohio Charlotte, NC Clarksville, TN, Music City Palm recognition Boise, ID, Treasure Valley Ft. Lauderdale, FL Southwest Florida

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Elizabeth Bird Small Award The Elizabeth Bird Small Award is given annually in memory of Ms. Elizabeth Bird Small, Pi Pi member and former chapter advisor. It is regarded as the highest honor that our sorority can bestow upon an undergraduate member. For this award, Alpha Sigma Alpha recognizes outstanding academic excellence, leadership talents within the chapter and substantial commitments and accomplishments within campus and community environments.

Lauren Courtney, ΓΙ, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY • Senior, majoring in new media publishing • Rochester Institute of Technology Honors Program • Served as her chapter’s public relations chairman and vice president of public relations & recruitment • Founded a new chapter committee, Sister 2 Sister, which works to connect the gap between the deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing members of the chapter • Worked on campus at the Digital Publishing Center in the RIT School of Print Media • Served as a note taker for deaf students through the National Technical Institute for the Deaf • Served as student representative on the innovation curriculum task force at RIT “Lauren has displayed self-confidence in leading our chapter to become a mainstream chapter (a chapter with both hearing and deaf members). Often times people resist change, and in the case of preparing Gamma Iota to take on fully and partially deaf sisters, there was a great deal of change involved.

However, Lauren confidently led our growing chapter in learning American Sign Language, learning more about deaf culture and becoming a respected presence within the deaf community on the RIT campus. When no one else was confident enough to lead such an immense period of change, Lauren set goals, established the Sister 2 Sister committee and prepared the sisters of Gamma Iota to welcome new deaf sisters into our chapter.”

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Frost Fidelity Award Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Frost Fidelity Award is based on the more intangible sorority values and ideals. “Fidelity” implies devotion and unswerving loyalty and allegiance. This award goes to a woman with commitment and exemplary service, who demonstrates her regard for others by her actions, who tackles problems large or small and who lends abilities to all projects. This collegiate award was established by Mrs. Emma Coleman Frost of Pi Pi Chapter and her husband, Donald.

Hope Chitwood, ΘΗ, Rogers State University, OK • Graduated May 2011, with a degree in business management • Rogers State University Honors Society • Served as a member of her chapter’s recruitment and philanthropy committees • Served as her chapter’s vice president of membership education, vice president of public relations & recruitment and chapter president • Rogers State University homecoming queen, 2009 • Served as the Hillcamp Director, the University’s freshman welcome day coordinator • Volunteers with Shepherds Fold Ranch, Big Brothers Big Sisters and as a teacher’s aide “Hope makes it a priority to know every single member on a deep and sisterly level. Hope is always willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needs it.”

Outstanding New Member Award

Outstanding Athlete Award

The Outstanding New Member Award was established to honor and recognize a new member who has been an exceptional contributor to her chapter in her first year of membership. The recipient of the annual award has demonstrated an excellent spirit and attitude the first year of membership, including willingness to accept responsibility, the ability to work well with other chapter members and a potential for taking leadership roles in the chapter and in the national organization once she graduates.

The Outstanding Athlete Award was established to recognize an undergraduate member who exemplifies the physical aim, by representing her college/ university as a member of an intercollegiate athletic team.

She demonstrates sportsmanship, athletic ability, leadership and teamwork, while being actively engaged in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Spencer Sims, BΛ, University of Central Arkansas • Sophomore, majoring in political science/pre-law • University of Central Arkansas Honors College • Served as a member of her chapter’s public relations and social committees • Serves as her chapter’s vice president of public relations & recruitment • Served on the student activity fee allocation committee • Served as a UCA Ambassador • Recently elected as executive vice president of the student government association • Volunteers for the Humane Society and Salvation Army “Spencer always has a positive attitude and brings alternative ideas

Katie McCune, ΖΗ, Rockhurst University, MO • Junior, majoring in business/sports science • Pitcher, Rockhurst University women’s softball team • Served on her chapter’s standards and recruitment committees and as 5k run co-chairman • Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Academic All-American • Member of Delta Sigma Pi, international business fraternity • Interned with Missouri Special Olympics, planning the Missouri Special Olympics Polar Plunge • Serves as a Rockhurst University Ambassador • Serves on the Rockhurst Student Athlete Advisory Committee “Katie admits that balancing Greek life and athletics is definitely challenging, yet, she ‘wouldn’t have it any other way.’ She makes a strong effort to attend as many AΣA events as possible during softball season and appreciates the support and recognition she receives from her sisters in order to do so.”

to our sorority. She treats every member with kindness, respect and humility. Spencer values integrity immensely, a trait that is obvious in her everyday life.”

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Outstanding Advisor Award The Outstanding Advisor Award was established in 2004, as a way to recognize the unswerving loyalty and dedication of Alpha Sigma Alpha’s collegiate chapter advisors. Advisors are recognized by this award for their outstanding service, serving as a role model, living according to our Ritual and perpetuating Alpha Sigma Alpha’s core values. Chapters and volunteers may nominate any advisor of a chapter.

Leia Kupris Shilobod, ΑΓ, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Leia serves as chapter advisor for Alpha Gamma Chapter, mentoring the young women and helping them to build a strong chapter.

Professionally, she owns InTech Solutions Inc. with her husband and business partner, Adam. InTech provides hardware, software, consulting and IT support for small to medium sized businesses throughout the Pittsburgh area. Leia also owns an online store, TriggerPointProducts.com, which sells self-treatment tools for muscle pain.

Leia has been a member of the Greensburg Rotary since 2006, participating in many of their service projects such as Operation Santa Claus, Highway Clean Up, Annual Scholarship Golf Outing and the Fishing Trip with the Arc organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is also the Rotary District Vocational Chair and has started a bi-annual Rotary Means Business Networking Event. When the self-proclaimed “IT Princess of Power” is not saving the technology world, Leia enjoys gardening, hiking, good wine and the company of great friends. Leia lives in Greensburg, PA, with her husband and their four children: Gabriel, Julian, Anya and Ava. Kristin Welk, the Alpha Gamma Chapter president said, “Leia is an awesome role model. She is more than just someone who comes to our meetings and makes sure we are following the rules. She has become such a great friend and mentor to all of us. She is so unbelievably friendly and caring and truly does believe in us and our chapter.”

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Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Advisor Award The Outstanding Fraternity/ Sorority Advisor Award has been established to recognize a campus professional for exceptional service to Alpha Sigma Alpha and his or her campus community.

The individual exemplifies the core values of Alpha Sigma Alpha, serves as a role model for students and has made an outstanding contribution to Greek life.

Tom Coy, Assistant Director of Student Life, Grand Valley State University, MI As assistant director in the office of student life, Tom is responsible for the fraternity and sorority community, the campus programming board (Spotlight Productions), cultural organizations and major campus events such as homecoming, Intercultural Festival and Sibs N Kids. He previously served as the director of student life at Penn State University – Altoona, the assistant dean of students at the University of North Texas and Greek life coordinator at Wright State University, OH. Tom earned his master of education from Wright State University and a bachelor of science from Grand Valley State University. Tom is a member of Alpha Sigma Phi. Melissa Bunde, Zeta Tau Chapter president said, “Tom Coy goes above and beyond what is asked of him. He understands the immense importance of ritual, passion and involvement in all Greek chapters on campus and tries to help them all. He makes it obvious that he believes fiercely in the bonds that are made within Greek life and how they can benefit its members.”

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AWAY FROM HOME.

Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority was established to cultivate friendship among members, create pure and elevating sentiments and ennoble womanhood in the world. Since our founding in 1901, we have upheld the mission and lived by the creed, dedicating our efforts to develop women of poise and purpose.

Our history has proven that we are a strong group, capable of overcoming obstacles and rising from one to many.

Always staying true to our heritage, we have not only grown but also blossomed. With each year, we have made great strides in cultivating a strong sisterhood. It is with respect of the past that we move into the future, honoring our history and promoting our values. Over the last 12 months, we have worked hand-in-hand with Rhyme and Reason Design, Inc., to develop a brand image that is unique to who we are as women and what we stand for as a sorority.

As a group, we are familiar with change. Including the Phoenix as a component in our insignia, we embrace transformations and understand that they bring a renewed sense of self and pride. Therefore, we looked toward the rebranding with excitement and shared feelings.

At the 2010 national convention, Rhyme and Reason Design, Inc., encouraged our sisters to shed light on our organization through collegiate and alumnae focus groups. The sentiments shared during those interviews not only impressed them, but also propelled the design process.

What were some of the most compelling messages that guided us to our new brand?

“I knew this is where I would fit in.”

“The organization has made me who I am and has helped me grow as a woman.”

“AΣA is my driving force, my whole college experience.”

“The sisters want to help you grow and develop.”

“The creed embodied everything about what I wanted to be.”

“AΣA became my family away from home.”

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Extension Sorority and Foundation

The Sorority Brand Taking the words expressed by our sisterhood to heart, we embarked upon phase one of the design process: developing a logo mark.

From the beginning, we reviewed a variety of design options that included various elements of our historic symbols, from the phoenix to our spring flower, the narcissus. However, the mark we chose does not focus on just one aspect of Alpha Sigma Alpha’s heritage and mission but many.

The new logo features several of our core symbols: our primary color crimson, our membership badge emblem and our tagline, “Developing Women of Poise and Purpose.” The customized word graphic treatment connotes a classic, sophisticated tone, while exuding a subtle modern style to ensure that the logo is both timely and timeless. The badge emblem is a stylized representation of the AΣA badge and signifies the sorority’s four aims: intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development.

The incorporation of the emblem into the mark creates an instant bond with the women who have proudly worn the badge throughout the years.

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The tagline, “Developing Women of Poise and Purpose,” is verbiage that has been part of the history of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

These words have been used to encourage women to recognize and foster their potential through active sorority participation.

Including the tagline enables members and non-members alike to best understand the value of the sorority, and personifies who Alpha Sigma Alpha is.

The Foundation Brand The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation also received a new logo mark. As a prominent entity of Alpha Sigma Alpha, it was important to us that the Foundation should retain the visual identity of the sorority, but showcase a mark that clearly states its purpose and position. The tagline, “Love, Loyalty, Lifelong Giving,” and the crimson and gold color palette are well-known elements of the Foundation’s brand identity. However, you will notice that the stylized badge emblem and the font are new components shared with the sorority. By combining the new features with established elements of the past, we are able to convey the Foundation’s vision of continued growth and knowledge.

Visit

US ONLINE!

www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org

The branding process, as we discovered, is not something that happens overnight. In fact, we spent a great deal of time considering all the options and avenues we could take before agreeing upon the two marks you see on these pages. We had high expectations for the project from the onset and were unwavering in our determination to provide our sisterhood with an identity that would best encapsulate the many faces of our organization.

We aimed to create marks that would speak to every sister throughout her lifetime, and we think we accomplished that goal.

Nailing down the brand identity–although an integral component –was only the tip of the rebranding iceberg. By building on the look and feel of the logo mark, we were able to create a sophisticated business system complete with new business cards, note cards, letterhead, envelopes and folders. The package in its entirety strikes such a beautiful chord that we may have a hard time parting with our business cards. Once the business system was finalized, we developed a brand standards guide to protect the integrity of our new brand image. The guide offers detailed instructions for properly using all AΣA branded material.

With our shiny new logo emblazoned on every piece of paper we could find, we happily jumped into designing our website, the second phase of the process.

The Website We discovered that the best way to communicate with you, our amazing sisterhood, is through an online touch point… or two or three. The first and primary connection is through the AΣA website. We know that with many websites, you visit them once and then rarely return. We did not want that to be the case here, which is why we took the time to listen to what our sisterhood wanted from a website. And, boy, did you have some great ideas.

Many of you requested more personality and greater interactivity such as blogs, videos of recruitment and helpful tips on how to make the experience as a collegian or an alumna even better.

Another important factor was encouraging involvement across all levels of membership and chapter size. These were just a few of the ideas that we took into consideration when building the website and online communication venues. It turns out, for our sisterhood, it’s not just about a pretty site, but also about functional elements and great content.

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Social MEDIA

For the new Alpha Sigma Alpha website, we have a hunch that it might be one of your daily destinations. On the home page, have access to real-time news and event updates, helpful links to AΣA interactive platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr, the current Phoenix magazine and some candid shots of your sisters.

From the home page, you can gather general information, but if you are looking for greater detail about AΣA, affiliation, sisterhood at the collegiate and alumnae level, the Foundation, or information for parents and university officials, it is all just a click away. The information available within each section is overflowing with helpful resources for any visitor.

We are truly proud of every page in the site; however, the AΣA interactive section is probably what we are most excited to share.

This section offers the dynamic communication we have been wanting for so long. We can now blog about the amazing chapter activities occurring throughout the country and even have you post pictures to our Flickr account to share with the entire sisterhood.

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The updateable calendar will facilitate District Day events while the videos will show support, share advice and spread the Alpha Sigma Alpha message. With so much information, interactive options and new features, we could probably talk about this website for days on end; however, that takes the fun out of exploring it for yourself. So go ahead, log on to www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org, take a look around and feel free to leave a house-warming message on the blog.

SOCIAL MEDIA Phase three of the rebranding process brought us to the ever-changing world of social media. We know that many of you log on to your Facebook accounts more frequently than you browse our website, so we wanted to make sure that every social media platform that proudly displays our letters feels like home. Therefore, the AΣA Twitter profile, AΣA Facebook application and AΣA Facebook fan page were treated to more than just a fresh coat of paint. Each platform now mirrors the look and feel of the website, creating a vibrant, welcoming area for our sisterhood to share stories, tips, advice and

FLAUNT THE

new brand!

T-shirts GetSomeGreek

Buttons & magnets Unique Impressions

Jewelry Herff Jones

(314) 621-6806 www.getsomegreek.com

(302) 731-5927 www.uniqueonline.com

1 (800) 422-4348 www.hjgreek.com

so much more. Moving forward, we want to see the wall of our fan page aflutter with chatter about everything from alumnae chapter gatherings to collegiate recruitment ideas. These social media tools are amazing modes of communication, and we want nothing more than to facilitate the free flow of information. Each and every one of our sisters has something to share, whether it’s an alumna earning a well-deserved promotion or collegiate garnering high honors. We are here to support and learn from one another. Our Twitter, Facebook fan page and application are great not only for sharing with sisters across the United States, but also for connecting to us at national headquarters. We are active members of the social media community and are always working to keep you up-to-date on sorority happenings and even worldwide news. In fact, this past year, we took to our Facebook fan page and Twitter profile to encourage support for victims of the numerous natural disasters that whipped across the globe. If status updates or messages aren’t what you are looking for, our fan page and application offer a bevy of Alpha Sigma Alpha information and links to help make the information you need even easier to find. So are you ready to start the conversation? We are! Visit us on Facebook and while you are there, don’t forget to “like” us!

Phoenix and what we could do to make it something you await in the mail. It turns out content is a big page-turner, and we are certainly working on making every article a great read. Beyond content, you wanted to see a magazine that was sophisticated, yet modern with some great pictures of your sisters. In order to meet those needs, we added more white space, created pages specific for large photos and improved the overall look by addressing the need to make headlines pop and important information stand out. We made sure to add some of the new brand elements to the pages, including the stylized badge emblem and the new fonts. Don’t forget, you can also find and share the Phoenix online, on the Alpha Sigma Alpha website.

The rebranding process, as you can probably tell by now, was an incredible undertaking and one that we embraced with passion.

In fact, during this past year, everyone at national headquarters and on national council has experienced a renewed pride and excitement for our sorority. Our hope is that as you begin to explore the new look and feel of Alpha Sigma Alpha, you too are reminded of how rewarding it is to wear our letters. Enjoy the new adventure with us by sending us a note on Facebook orTwitter.

THE PHOENIX You are probably asking yourself, “Are they ever going to talk about the awesome new Phoenix design?” Well yes, yes we are.

The Phoenix magazine design was part of the fourth and final phase of the rebranding process. Seeing as you have been holding the new Phoenix in your hand all this time, you have probably had the opportunity to flip through a few of the pages, check out the cover and get an overall feel for the design. So what do you think? OK we can’t actually hear you, but you could tell us on Facebook. Since we can’t hear you at the moment, we will share our thoughts on the design. We spoke with a few of you about the

Working with the new brand?

Help keep our image flawless by following the usage rules in our Brand Style Guide.

Download it and other helpful files at www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org/brand

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Scarlett Rosier of Rhyme & Reason Design, Inc. www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org

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meet your 2011-2012

leadership consultants

Pictured from left: Lindsay King, EH, Brittany McGuire, ZT, Carli Timpson, ZN, Caitlin Fatka, BB, Caitlin Barkdoll, ZY.

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Leadership consultants

Five fabulous women have been chosen as the 2011-12 leadership consultants. They hit the road in August to provide leadership training and educational programming to Alpha Sigma Alpha collegiate women.

Caitlin Barkdoll Chapter: Zeta Psi College: Loras College, IA Degree: Business management, with a minor in religious studies Hometown: Loves Park, IL Leadership experience: Standards board member, social chairman, vice president of programming & ritual, president

“I want my passion and love of the organization to remind sisters what Alpha Sigma Alpha is truly about, to strengthen sisterhood and to re-energize their commitment to not only their chapter but the organization as a whole.”

Caitlin Fatka Chapter: Beta Beta College: University of Northern Colorado Degree: Secondary education and English Hometown: Steamboat Springs, CO Leadership experience: Fundraising chairman, vice president of public relations & recruitment, president

“I am excited to experience sisterhood all over the country with sisters of various backgrounds, ages and locations. I am also looking forward to growing as a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and to be able to give back to the organization that enabled me to become the woman I am today.

Lindsay King Chapter: Epsilon Eta College: Virginia Wesleyan College Degree: Business with a concentration in accounting and management Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD Leadership Experience: Treasurer; 2010-11 leadership consultant

“My favorite core value is growth because you NEVER stop growing. Everyone hits their peak height in life, but just because you stopped getting taller doesn’t mean you stop growing as a person. We are still growing every single day because of the experiences we encounter, which teaches us new things about life, ourselves or others.

Brittany McGuire Chapter: Zeta Tau College: Grand Valley State University, MI Degree: Business economics with an emphasis in real estate Hometown: Clinton Township, MI Leadership experience: President, vice president of programming & ritual and ritual chairman

“Possessing the ability to change someone’s life, to show them that they can achieve more then they think possible and to help them find their passion is what inspires me.

Witnessing someone finding happiness as a result of your actions makes all the hard work worthwhile.”

Carli Timpson Chapter: Zeta Nu College: Moravian College, PA Degree: Art history & criticism Hometown: East Stroudsburg, PA Leadership experience: President and Panhellenic president

“I am inspired by individuals who constantly seek out and create inspiration for themselves and for others. I am inspired by those who make a purpose and a goal for themselves and actively engage in the practice of doing that which leaves them fulfilled.”

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Journey to

Virginia Beach

with ΑΣΑ in 2012

BY: Lynne Capraro C ona , NN | Conv ention C ommittee C hairman

Alpha Sigma Alpha is headed to Virginia Beach, VA. Join us and experience Virginia Beach, where visitors get to “Live the Life” and enjoy history, the beach and endless unique activities. The 2012 Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention & Leadership Conference will be held Wednesday, July 11, through Sunday, July 15, at the Founder’s Inn and Spa. The national convention & leadership conference theme is “Celebrating our Journey.” We will begin the week with phenomenal opportunities for personal development, fabulous keynote speakers and networking with Alpha Sigma Alphas from across the country. As the week continues, enjoy morning exercise options, great meals, volunteer recognition and programming from the national organization, as well as the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation.

And of course, you won’t want to miss the Saturday evening awards banquet.

There will be plenty of free time set aside for tours or time to explore on your own and experience some of the amazing sights and food that the area has to offer.

What would a visit to Virginia Beach be without a beach excursion? If the beach is on your must-do list, there will be an opportunity to do that as well. After you stick your toes in the sand, maybe you can visit some of Virginia Beach’s famous piers or snap a photo with King Neptune.

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We cannot forget about the great location where we are staying. The Founder’s Inn and Spa is easy to find and is a perfect location for the national convention & leadership conference. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle, you will be able to enjoy the historically inspired location. It has a state of the art convention center and cozy areas to catch up with friends.

If you need some peace and tranquility, make an appointment at the Flowering Almond Spa or take a quiet walk around the hotel’s 1.2-mile walking trail.

Interested in getting some time outdoors? The pool is open for cooling off and having fun on the waterslide.

Volleyball or tennis anyone? The outdoor volleyball and tennis courts are also available to enjoy.

With so much to enjoy during our scheduled events, you might want to extend your time to explore what the surrounding area has to offer. There is so much to do, all within an hour’s drive. There are great golf courses, boat tours, the Norfolk Tides baseball team, historic Williamsburg, Busch Gardens and the list goes on. Be sure to visit the Alpha Sigma Alpha website, Facebook and Twitter pages for links to these great opportunities.

Mark your calendars and join Alpha Sigma Alpha in “Celebrating our Journey” in 2012!

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‘Go thy way and I go mine Apart yet not afar; Only a thin veil hangs between us Thy pathways where we are.

I see sometimes to thy face But since this may not be I’ll leave you to the care of Him Who cares for thee and me.’

–Mizpah Benediction Alpha Gwendolyn Sampson Rennie Jeannine Armstrong Kinzel Alpha Beta Karina Koch Hibbeler Alpha Gamma Phyllis Kittelberger Miller Norma Billman Kelly Monica Sinai Beta Beta Ethel Alpenfels Charlotte Herman Drake Gamma Gamma Iola Ricks Wilson Epsilon Epsilon Phyllis Williams Melton Beverly Merwin Stolfus Zeta Zeta Mary Leber Labit Kathryn Hopkins Owings Karen Elledge Small Brenda Harbison Kitterman Eta Eta Elizabeth Ramsey Foltz Rosemary McCluskey Postai Jacqueline Hunt Webster Ellen Shipman Carson Theta Theta Wilhemina Milne Blanchard Ann Nardone

Lambda Lambda Edith Miller Simpson Mu Mu Elsie Novy Atkins Charlotte Larsen Nu Nu Alice Whitaker Moore Yohe Pi Pi Mary Lutz Ball Joan Steinmiller Richmond Irene Laszewski Boron Rho Rho Helen Herbst Lawson Jean Wright Grason Phi Phi Abby Cockrill Elinor Crater Simerly Clara Wolfe Fisher Nyda Snyder Frank Chi Chi Berniece Bramblett Capes Betty Boone Ruth Adkins Eva Kiewitt Pam Caldwell Varick Dayna Stout Stephanie Lee Gorman Psi Psi Sidney Gremillion Allen Fay Escude Truex

Beta Delta Aimee Tindall Hudson Beta Epsilon Geraldine Ailstock Loving Julia Carter Eubank Beta Zeta Olive Bourgeois Forbing Beta Eta Mary Meulemans Hardy Myrtle Erikson Dynes Beta Theta Marjorie Sperti Beta Iota Charlotte Ansell Beck Sandra Starnes Marcum Louise Clement Cole Beta Kappa Norma Godsil Mummert Julie Schuelke Horstein Peggy Roulo Kevin Beta Lambda Carra Tilley Donovan Gail Myers Hill Susan Reid Leslie Turley Teglia Beta Mu Debra Tyler McMaster Beta Nu Bobbie Parker Parrott Barbara Keel-McClure Elizabeth Tems Murray Susanna Hodges Thurston Rho Chi Emma Rittinger

Beta Phi Darlene Neas Overby Phyllis Morgan Brodt Ramona Johnson Pagel Beta Chi Florence Jones Dotts Gamma Beta Lois Merkatoris Sorenson Gamma Epsilon Elizabeth Coon Devlin Gamma Eta Claire Juppenlatz Lundberg Elizabeth Kilcoin Gamma Iota Jane Lanctot Krause Gamma Psi Patty Posa Delta Omicron Tara Groomes Hoff Delta Rho Jo Cavanaugh Fisher Epsilon Theta Amber Heeter Epsilon Alpha Lois Davis

As reported to national headquarters June 1, 2010May 31, 2011.

Beta Sigma Martha Lethco Doughtery Emily Romine Beta Upsilon Kathleen Wooden

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Foundation new s

Since its inception, the ΑΣΑ Foundation has demonstrated a commitment to

learning and education through academic scholarships. It is with great pride that the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation announces the 2011-12 academic scholarship recipients. The number of applications received was higher than previous years. Much of that increase is due to the new Scholar Select online application portal. Initial funding for the portal was provided by a contribution from Suzanne Hebert, BZ, of Covington, LA. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership and volunteerism and meaningful participation in Alpha Sigma Alpha activities and other organizational activities. Congratulations to the following recipients for the 2011-12 academic year:

Alpha Beta Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Jeni Camery, BP

S. June Smith Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Jenny Dyson, ΒΣ

Suzanne L. Hebert Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Natasha Seitz, ΘΖ

Dr. Geraldine Cox Leadership Scholarship Carolyn Latkovich, ZN

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Hilda Anna Giraud Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Courtney Williams, ΘA

Past Presidents Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Desiree Stuart, ZA

Amy M. Swisher Scholarship Candace Coleman, BΣ

Find our new eDots on Facebook. www.facebook.com/asafoundation.

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Lois V. Beers Scholarship Jennifer Cheray, EE

No Photo Available

Martha Green Dimond Scholarship Adrea Hill, ZT

Wilma Wilson Sharp Scholarship Kayla Meine, ZZ

Special Education Scholarship Kimberly Mangano, BP

Beta Gamma Scholarship Lindsey Flatt, ΒΓ

Chapter specific scholarships

No Photo Available

Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship Felicia Howe, ΦΦ

National Philanthropic Scholarship for a graduate student Jen Lundquist, ZB

Zeta Zeta Scholarship Amanda Sasek, ZZ

Beta Zeta Scholarship Samantha Stark, ΔN-B

Nancy A. Martin Williams Scholarship Megan Boege, BR First time this scholarship has been awarded.

National Philanthropic Scholarship for an undergraduate student Mallory West, EE

Patti Balwanz Scholarship Jessica Dyson, ΒΣ

Beta Sigma President Scholarship Molly Richardson, BΣ

Dr. Ann Rowlette Scholarship Katelyn Bridges, ΦΦ

Zeta Eta Scholarship Kayla Miller, ZH

No Photo Available

Dr. Rosalie Messina Simari Scholarship Lynne Clure, ZH

Special Education Scholarship Christina Beard, EK

For more information about 2012-13 scholarships, visit the Foundation website at www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org/Foundation. www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org

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District New s

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2 1. T he Beta Lambda Chapter, University of Central Arkansas, poses for a group photo after helping out at a Special Olympic event at Conway High School in Conway, AR. 2. Members of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University participate in the annual Monument 10K run that went through parts of their campus. From left: Maxime Connor, Bridget Lorentzen, Kelsey Boyd, Cate Carlsen and Amanda Rogers.

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5 3. M embers of the Theta Mu Chapter, Valdosta State University, GA, and the Central Florida Alumnae Chapter flex with some of the Florida officers at the 2011 Special Olympic summer games held at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL. 4. Members of the Delta Kappa Chapter, University of Southern Indiana, on their Greek Olympics day.

5. M embers of the Eta Eta Chapter at Pittsburg State University, KS, participated in the Big Event, an annual campus and communitywide service project. The women are pictured with a member of the Pittsburg community.

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6 6. Members of the Boston Alumnae Chapter visit the Museum of Science Planetarium on April 30, 2011. From left: Wendy Corr, ΕΨ, Marcy Smolow, ΕΩ, Amy Fritz, ΕΩ, and Jeanette Cross Murray, ΕΩ.

7. The Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter celebrates Hermes’ Day with lunch in Hershey, PA. From left: Betty Urban Wallick, ΖΖ , Natalie Grayson Nichols, ΔΟ, Paula Cyrus Foreman, ΡΡ, Valerie Chapman Lill, ΕΞ, Theresa Carrelli Palkovitz, ΝΝ, Denise Ferree, ΔΕ, and Kelly Lauderman Sprout, ΕΚ.

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10 8. Several members of the Greater Des Moines Alumnae Chapter joined together for a night of summer pampering and fulfilling conversation at a local nail salon.

From left: Ainslee Barnes, ΘΑ, Roxi Rabe Beck, ΘΑ, Nikki Tews, ΘΑ, and Faith McGee, ΦΦ.

10. M embers of the Hattiesburg, MS, Alumnae Chapter gather for their Queen’s Luncheon, the Krewe of Phoenix, held on Feb.12, 2011. They have this luncheon every year right before Mardi Gras. All nine women are Beta Deltas.

9. The Greater Kansas City, MO, Alumnae Chapter and the Capitol City (Topeka, KS) Alumnae Chapters met for dinner and drinks on July 16, 2011.

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N ew s and ev ents

Call for nominations The 2012 nominating committee has been appointed as follows: Chairman: Angela Dantzler Bauldree, BZ National volunteer representative: Christine Churgai Bry, EK Advisor representative: Judy Deig, DK Alumnae chapter representative: Sarah Zimmerscheid, ZZ Collegiate chapter representative: Amy Hughes, ΒΝ The nominating committee is directed to identify, interview and select candidates for national council. The national council develops the sorority’s strategic plan based on research and its view for the future and sets priorities for the biennium.

All nominees are asked to provide a position statement and résumé to the committee for review. The position statement should include the candidate’s view on subjects such as the critical issues affecting Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Send nominations to: Angela Dantzler Bauldree 12321 Creektree Ct. Charlotte, NC 28278-7221

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated enthusiastic commitment to the organization, proven administrative and financial skills, creativity, vision and strong interpersonal skills to work well with both collegians and alumnae. The ability to motivate and communicate through written correspondence and public speaking is essential.

The national council is expected to travel throughout the year and participate in frequent meetings, so a flexible schedule is important.

In addition, face-to-face meetings, conference calls and email communications are used to conduct business.

Potential candidates should have a broad perspective of the sorority. Experience or skills in mentoring would be helpful.

It is recommended that a candidate for national council have prior experience serving as a collegiate chapter advisor, officer of an alumnae chapter, a national volunteer position or other volunteer leadership positions.

The nominating committee needs your assistance in identifying qualified members to serve. In order to complete deliberations in time to notify all members of the slate of officers, all nominations and related information must be submitted to the chairman of the committee by Nov. 14, 2011.

The call for nominations is for the following positions: President Vice President of Operations Vice President of Finance Vice President of Communications Three Vice Presidents of Membership

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Statement of Ownership

archives

from the

One of Alpha Sigma Alpha’s first marketing campaigns, “An Attitude of Excellence,” kicked off the extension program for the 1990s.

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9002 Vincennes Circle | Indianapolis, IN 46268-3018

I contribute to the Arista Alumnae Association because I believe.

I believe in the values and aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha. I believe in providing education and networking opportunities that will assist our members with developing poise and purpose.

I believe in the power of sisterhood, and I believe in all the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha. I know that I make a difference in the lives of others by participating in the Arista Alumnae Association.

Christine Churgai Bry, ΕΚ Greater Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter president District 2 alumnae district liaison

To learn more about the Arista Alumnae Association or to register for membership, visit www.alphasigmaalpha.org or call (317) 871-2920.