THE CREST The Alumnae Newsletter of Alpha Sigma Tau ~ Summer 2011
The Zeta Chapter: 90 Years and Counting! Inside This Issue From the Desk 2 of the Director of Alumnae Officer 3 Academy 2011 The Leadership 4 Institute— Women with Purpose
By Vanessa Florence, Zeta, Editor of THE CREST Just how far would you travel to see your sisters? The Zeta chapter at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania found out the weekend of April 8th, 2011. Over 135 sisters came from across the nation, including such far away states as California, Nevada, Arizona, and Florida, to celebrate the Zeta chapter’s 90th anniversary. Sisters of six decades were in attendance, including a sister from 1948, Dr. Betty Schantz, Z 344, who spoke to the sisters on how the university, and sorority life, has changed
Defining Alpha 6 Sigma Tau
since she was in school. She told how the university
“AST”onishing Alumna: Chelsea Price, Alpha Lambda
and Alpha Sigma Tau was the sorority
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Dr. Betty Schantz, Zeta’s most seasoned sister, and Kayla Quinn, Zeta’s newest sister at Zeta’s 90th celebration
From the Desk of the National President
A Sister Who 10 Was Taken Too Soon New Do, Great Cause
started with just 900 students (there are over 5,500 today)
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WOW! I think that is the most appropriate word to describe the 2011 Officer Academy (OA). It was an amazing weekend where members discussed the importance of our values in their daily ritual and made some amazing strides in executing a successful recruitment. But OA is more than an event, it is an exceptional sisterhood experience. This was a time where I can definitely say that every sister brought her best to the table.
3 Simple Ways
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A Real Look at Volunteering
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Where Is that Money Tree?
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A Chaplain’s Chat: Ritual
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Anchored for Life
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“Snap-Shot of Sisterhood:
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OA is just one example of the work being done to provide our members with the exceptional sisterhood they want. Every day board members, volunteer leaders and Headquarters staff are working to think big and implement the members’ strategic plan. First and foremost, our members want to be developed as women, followed by being better recruiters/retainers of members. We directly addressed both of these at the 2011 OA and will continue to do so at future events. With a select attendance of collegians and alumnae advisors, Alpha Sigma Tau met our members where they needed our assistance, but that was just the beginning… The Sorority entered into a long-term relationship with The Leadership Institute – Women with Purpose and unveiled a new four-year membership experience for the women of Alpha Sigma Tau, which is based on The LI’s leadership competency model and Alpha Sigma Tau core values. But this was a launch party, and we wanted to kick it up a notch! Our
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