Alpha Sigma Tau 40th National Convention Program Booklet by Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority

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CONVENTION

June 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29, 2014 | Atlanta, Georgia Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead

WELCOME TO CONVENTION! Sisters and Friends of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, We’ve been waiting for this moment… the moment when we realize and celebrate our potential as an Exceptional Sisterhood – as a powerful and empowering worldwide organization of women based on fundamental values and meaningful actions that lead to our success. National Convention is an opportunity for all members to participate in healthy discussions and educational sessions about our Sisterhood and its programs. It is a time for official representatives from our collegiate and alumnae chapters to make key decisions that govern Alpha Sigma Tau during our legislative process and select the elected leaders. But most importantly, it is a time to celebrate who we are, all that we have accomplished, and keep moving forward. Your schedule will be full! You will laugh – a lot. You will meet new sisters and visit with sisters you have known for years. You will be moved as we celebrate the lives of sisters who have entered The Eternal Chapter. You will celebrate the success of individuals, chapters, associations, and our united Sisterhood. You will take many photos and post and tweet them out to every sister you know. You’ll eat well. You will learn how we legislate change to our governing documents. You will get to know candidates for the 2014-2016 National Council. You might even workout in the gym or swim laps in the pool. You will have a deeper meaning of what it is to be part of Alpha Sigma Tau. You will know how exceptional we really are. Your heart will commit you to attend future Conventions. But there are two things you won’t get to do: sleep a lot and forget how special this amazing organization of values-based women is to your life. On behalf of the National Council, Headquarters team, volunteer leaders, vendors, and friends of Alpha Sigma Tau, I want to welcome you to the 40th National Convention at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Thank you for participating in this pivotal event for our Sisterhood! Expect more than others think possible,

Christina Covington National President

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to Convention Table of Contents Mission, Vision, Values Participant Conduct Agreement for National Events Sorority Songs Devotions Chapter Directory Schedule at a Glance Standing Rules of Convention Basic Parliamentary Procedure Frequently Used Motions Nominations Committee: Nomination and Election Thursday, June 26 General Session I Agenda Governing Documents Committee Report Nominations Committee Report National Foundation Information Friday, June 27 General Session II Agenda General Session III Agenda In Memoriam Saturday, June 28 Educational Programs Sunday, June 29 Meet Our Speakers Convention Top Tau 2014 Top Tau Recipents Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Who Special Thanks Past Convention Locations Hotel Information Nearby Dining

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MISSION, VISION, VALUES MISSION To foster intellectual, cultural, ethical, and social development To instill a commitment to lifelong leadership To develop women who enrich the lives of others To promote an environment of shared understanding and respect for values, expectations and goals To sustain relationships that transcend the collegiate experience

VISION Beauty of Spirit. Fulfillment of Self. Exceptional Sisterhood.

VALUES INTELLECT The pursuit and cultivation of knowledge, wisdom, truth, and culture. EXCELLENCE Always seeking to perform at the highest level; having a disdain for mediocrity; creating and taking advantage of opportunities to excel. GRACIOUSNESS Creating an environment of pleasantness and embodying kindness, generosity of spirit, charm, tact, courtesy, and authenticity in all we do. RESPECT The highest level of esteem for the worth of ourselves, our sisters, our peers, our community, our history, our future, and our values. CONNECTIONS Building and maintaining meaningful, sincere, and lasting relationships with our members, our alma mater, and our community.

OPEN MOTTO Active. Self-reliant. Trustworthy.

PARTICIPANT CONDUCT AGREEMENT FOR NATIONAL EVENTS Substance Free Expectation

Convention is a drug-free educational program and environment. No participant may bring or consume/use illegal drugs during this event. There are no exceptions. Violation of this policy results in expulsion from the Convention at oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own expense and likely membership Probation.

Refunds

No refunds will be granted for Convention. This includes cancellations before Convention occurs, illness, and travel. There are no exceptions.

I understand that: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

I will uphold the ideals and standards of the Sorority. I will participate in all Convention activities of which I am physically able. As a hotel guest, I will adhere to hotel regulations and Sorority policies. I will not possess, purchase or consume illegal drugs while visiting the hotel. I will notify Headquarters Staff if I have a need to leave Convention for any reason. I am responsible for transporting myself and any supplies/materials to and from the hotel. I will be responsible for payment of any damages to the hotel. I understand that should I behave in a manner that is not representative of Alpha Sigma Tau or violate any hotel or Sorority policies, I will be asked to immediately leave the program at my own expenses and additional action will be taken by the National Council and/or my chapter regarding my behavior.

Photo Release:

As a Convention participant, I understand that videos and photographs may be taken. By agreeing to these conditions, I give Alpha Sigma Tau the absolute right and permission to use my photograph in promotional materials and funding efforts. I understand that the photograph(s) may be used in a publication, print ad, direct-mail piece, electronic media or other form of promotion. I release the Sorority, the photographer and any designee from the liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right I may have in connection with such use.

SORORITY SONGS FRATERNITY HYMN

RIBBONS OF ALPHA SIGMA TAU

Words by Edna McElver Lefler, Alpha

Words and music by Sarah Pollock Perrine, Alpha

Life’s gray shadows may creep o’er us, Sad our hearts and old, But with thee our fond tho’t lingers, Emerald and gold! Dear old Alpha Sigma Tau, Glory be to thee, May we ever live to honor Thy dear memory.

You (we) are wearing the ribbons emerald and gold Colors of Alpha Sigma Tau You will love them forever emerald and gold Bright and shining ever true

Tho’ our lot be high or lowly, Be it weal or woe, Bound by ties that naught can sever, We will onward go! Dear old Alpha Sigma Tau, Tho’ we’re far from thee, Still our hearts beat warm and true to Thy dear memory.

You (we) are wearing the ribbons emerald and gold Colors of an Alpha Sigma Tau.

GRACE BEFORE MEALS Lyrics by Doris Coates, Zeta Tau Music by Sarah Pollock Perrine, Alpha

Dear Lord, of all mankind, Bless to us this humble food. Grant that each Alpha Sigma Tau, May in thy rich graces grow.

As the days go by You (we) will always be Proud to wear the colors for the world to see

OURSELVES Words and Music by Ruth E. Conn, Zeta

We have our gold and em’rald colors and our shield for sheer success. Our jewel is the pearl, With its bond of friendliness The yellow rose it is our flower. We shall never fall. We shall always honor our dear old Alpha Sigma Tau.

IN THE CANDLELIGHT Words and Music by Virginia Rowley Cooper, Alpha

BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in worldwide love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above.

In the candle glow we all stand together, In a ring of golden light And our hearts are full as we pledge again The vow we all renew. Tho’ the years go by in our memories But one flame will burn ever bright. It’s the friendship born in the candlelight As we sing of Alpha Sigma Tau.

DEVOTIONS THE SORORITY CREED As a member of Alpha Sigma Tau, I believe in the permanence and loveliness of its ideals. I believe in the values of friendship and fidelity to purpose. I believe in the fulfillment of self and will strive to contribute my share to the progress of mankind. I believe in cultivating beauty of spirit and graciousness of living in all my contacts with others. I believe that faithfulness to these ideals will help me to live joyously and valiantly.

PRAYER FOR SORORITY MEETINGS Our Heavenly Father, we thank thee for the privilege of meeting here as a group of sisters. We are grateful for all our temporal blessings but especially do we thank thee for friends and for these sisters who are more than friends. May the lives of all with whom we come in contact be a little happier and richer because of us. Help us to grow in grace and worthiness in thy sight. Let our hearts be freed from all malice and pettiness and filled with loving kindness. Grant that we may have a spirit of loyal friendship within our group and give us the strength to practice the ideals of Alpha Sigma Tau in our daily lives. Amen.

GRACE AT MEALTIME

I PETER III, 8-11

Heavenly Father, we humbly bow our heads in thankfulness for all our blessings. We are grateful for this food and the privilege of meeting together. We pray that Alpha Sigma Tau may always be worthy of Thy continual abundant love. Amen.

Let us all be like-minded, compassionate, loving as sisters, tender-hearted, humble-minded; not rendering evil for evil, but contrariwise blessing. For he that would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile; let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.

FOOT-PATH TO PEACE To be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars – to be satisfied with your possessions but not content with yourself until you have made the best of them – to despise nothing in the world except falsehood and meanness, and to fear nothing except cowardice – to be governed by your admirations rather than by your disgusts – to covet nothing that is your neighbor’s except his kindness of heart and gentleness of manners – to think seldom of your enemies, often of your friends, and everyday of Christ; and to spend as much time as you can, with body and with spirit, in God’s out-of-doors – these are little guideposts on the foot-path to peace.

PHILIPPIANS IV, 8 Whatsoever things are true; Whatsoever things are honest; Whatsoever things are just; Whatsoever things are pure; Whatsoever things are lovely; Whatsoever things are of good report; If there be any virtue and if there be any praise; Think on these things.

CHAPTER DIRECTORY CHAPTER

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

LOCATION

Alpha Beta Gamma* Delta Epsilon (Lambda)* Zeta Eta* Theta* Iota Kappa* Nu* Xi* Omicron Pi* Rho Sigma Zeta Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega* Alpha Alpha* Alpha Beta* Alpha Gamma Alpha Delta* Alpha Epsilon Alpha Zeta* Alpha Eta* Alpha Theta* Alpha Iota* Alpha Kappa* Alpha Lambda Alpha Mu* Alpha Nu*

Eastern Michigan University Central Michigan University University of Wisconsin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Milwaukee Indiana University of Pennsylvania Temple University Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Kent State University Wayne State University Emporia State University Miami University University of Northern Colorado Western State College Concord University Harris-Stowe State University Southeastern Oklahoma State University SUNY Buffalo State Longwood University University of Central Arkansas Southeastern Louisiana University Shepherd University James Madison University Minot State University Ball State University Marshall University Henderson State University Missouri State University Western Illinois University SUNY Queens College Alma College University of Detroit Syracuse University Marietta College Radford University University of Arkansas at Monticello Central Missouri State University

Ypsilanti, MI Mt. Pleasant, MI Milwaukee, WI Indiana, PA Philadelphia, PA Lock Haven, PA Kent, OH Detroit, MI Emporia, KS Oxford, OH Greeley, CO Gunnison, CO Athens, WV St. Louis, MO Durant, OK Buffalo, NY Farmville, VA Conway, AR Hammond, LA Shepherdstown, WV Harrisonburg, VA Minot, ND Muncie, IN Huntington, WV Arkadelphia, AR Springfield, MO Macomb, IL Flushing, NY Alma, MI Detroit, MI Syracuse, NY Marietta, OH Radford, VA Monticello, AR Warrensburg, MO

ESTABLISHED 1899 1905 1909 1916 1919 1921 1927 1923 1923 1924 1928 1929 1930 1930 1932 1925 1935 1935 1940 1940 1944 1945 1945 1946 1946 1948 1948 1958 1959 1959 1960 1961 1953 1962 1962

* Denotes an inactive chapter CHAPTER

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

LOCATION

Alpha Xi Alpha Omicron Alpha Pi Alpha Rho* Alpha Sigma* Alpha Tau Alpha Upsilon* Alpha Phi Alpha Chi* Alpha Psi* Alpha Omega* Beta Alpha* Beta Beta* Beta Delta Beta Epsilon Beta Zeta* Beta Eta Beta Theta Beta Iota Beta Kappa* Beta Lambda* Beta Mu Beta Nu Beta Xi Beta Omicron* Beta Pi Beta Rho Beta Sigma* Beta Tau Beta Upsilon Beta Phi Beta Chi Beta Psi* Beta Omega Gamma Alpha*

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Clarion University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Youngstown State University Truman State University Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Bryant College West Chester University of Pennsylvania Northeastern University University of Northern Iowa Brooklyn College Salem College Widener College Duquesne University Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania University of Alabama, Birmingham Southern Illinois University Edwardsville St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University Millersville University of Pennsylvania American International College University of Texas, San Antonio Salisbury University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Michigan Technological University University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Eastern Illinois University Arkansas Tech University Northeast Oklahoma State University University of Massachusetts Lowell New Jersey Institute of Technology California University of Pennsylvania Ferris State University St. Louis University Monmouth University University of Rio Grande

Mansfield, PA Clarion, PA Slippery Rock, PA Youngstown, OH Kirksville, MO Edinboro, PA Providence, RI West Chester, PA Boston, MA Cedar Falls, IA Brooklyn, NY Salem, WV Chester, PA Pittsburgh, PA Shippensburg, PA Birmingham, AL Edwardsville, IL San Antonio, TX Millersville, PA Springfield, MA San Antonio, TX Salisbury, MD Bloomsburg, PA Houghton, MI Green Bay, WI Charleston, IL Russellville, AR Telequah, OK Lowell, MA Newark, NJ California, PA Big Rapids, MI St. Louis, MO W. Long Branch, NJ Rio Grande, OH

ESTABLISHED 1965 1966 1966 1968 1968 1969 1969 1969 1969 1969 1960 1969 1970 1971 1971 1970 1972 1976 1976 1977 1979 1978 1979 1980 1980 1982 1983 1982 1975 1983 1983 1985 1984 1986 1985

CHAPTER DIRECTORY CHAPTER

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

LOCATION

Gamma Beta* Gamma Gamma Gamma Delta Gamma Epsilon Gamma Zeta Gamma Eta* Gamma Theta Gamma Iota Gamma Kappa* Gamma Lambda Gamma Mu

Lake Superior State College University of West Alabama University of Massachusetts Dartmouth SUNY Potsdam Frostburg State University Northwood University Penn State Erie, The Behrend College York College Averett College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania West Virginia University Institute of Technology Waynesburg University Grand Valley State University Cameron University Lycoming College Seton Hall University Belmont Abbey College Lebanon Valley College California State University, Los Angeles Merrimack College William Paterson University Fitchburg State University La Salle University Gannon University Fairmont State University University of North Carolina at Pembroke University of Illinois at Chicago Marist College East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Belmont University Moravian College Providence Campus of Johnson & Wales University Nicholls State University

Sault Ste. Marie, MI Livingston, AL Dartmouth, MA Potsdam, NY Frostburg, MD Cedar Hill, TX Erie, PA York, PA Danville, VA Kutztown, PA Montgomery, WV

1987 1987 1987 1988 1988 1990 1989 1990 1990 1990 1990

Waynesburg, PA Allendale, MI Lawton, OK Williamsport, PA South Orange, NJ Belmont, NC Annville, PA Los Angeles, CA North Andover, MA Wayne, NJ Fitchburg, MA Philadelphia, PA Erie, PA Fairmont, WV Pembroke, NC Chicago, IL Poughkeepsie, NY East Stroudsburg, PA Nashville, TN Bethlehem, PA Providence, RI

1991 1991 1991 1991 1992 1992 1992 1992 2001 1990 1992 1993 1993 1993 1994 1995 1994 1995 1997 1997 1997

Thibodeaux, LA

1997

Gamma Nu* Gamma Xi Gamma Omicron* Gamma Pi Gamma Rho Gamma Sigma* Gamma Tau Gamma Upsilon Gamma Phi* Gamma Chi Gamma Psi Gamma Omega Delta Alpha Delta Beta Delta Gamma* Delta Delta Delta Epsilon Delta Zeta Delta Eta Delta Theta Delta Iota Delta Kappa*

ESTABLISHED

* Denotes an inactive chapter CHAPTER

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

LOCATION

Delta Lambda* Delta Mu* Delta Nu Delta Xi* Delta Omicron* Delta Pi Delta Rho Delta Sigma Delta Tau Delta Upsilon Delta Phi Delta Chi* Delta Psi

Siena Heights College Cumberland University Beloit College Valparaiso University North Carolina Wesleyan University Oglethorpe University Chowan University University of the Sciences Oakland University Saint Leo University New York University Christian Brothers University Denver Campus of Johnson & Wales University Penn State Altoona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University University of Texas-Pan American Armstrong Atlantic State University Rogers State University North Miami Campus of Johnson & Wales University University of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College at Wise University of the Incarnate Word Fairleigh Dickinson University New York Institute of Technology Trine University Indiana University South Bend SUNY University at Buffalo McDaniel College Gustavus Adolphus College University of Southern Indiana Rhode Island College State University of New York at Geneseo Bridgewater State University

Adrian, MI Lebanon, TN Beloit, WI Valparaiso, IN Rocky Mount, NC Atlanta, GA Murfreesboro, NC Philadelphia, PA Rochester, MI Saint Leo, FL New York, NY Memphis, TN Denver, CO

1998 1998 1999 1998 1999 2000 2000 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2005

Altoona, PA Prescott, AZ Edinburg, TX Savannah, GA Claremore, OK North Miami, FL

2006 2004 2005 2005 2005 2007

Wise, VA San Antonio, TX Teaneck, NJ New York, NY Angola, IN South Bend, IN Buffalo, NY Westminster, MD St. Peter, MN Evansville, IN Providence, RI Geneseo, NY Bridgewater, MA

2007 2009 2008 2009 2009 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2014

Delta Omega Epsilon Alpha Epsilon Beta Epsilon Gamma Epsilon Delta Epsilon Epsilon Epsilon Zeta Epsilon Eta Epsilon Theta Epsilon Iota Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Lambda Epsilon Mu Epsilon Nu Epsilon Xi Epsilon Omicron Epsilon Pi Epsilon Rho Epsilon Sigma

ESTABLISHED

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, JUNE 26

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Registration Open and Top Tau Voting Vendor Exhibits

9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Educational Block I

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Registration Open

9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m.

NPC Delegation Meeting Vendor Exhibits

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Processional Rehearsal

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Educational Block II

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

General Session I

11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Educational Block III

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Welcome Dinner

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Rachel Hale Concert

2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Educational Block IV

9:00 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. Foundation Alumnae Donor Reception

3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.

Educational Block V

4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Educational Block VI

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Yellow Rose Banquet

(invitation only)

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Registration Open

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Vendor Exhibits

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. General Session II Emerald Chapter Luncheon (invitation only)

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Memorial Service

2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

General Session III

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Reception/Break

7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Panhellenic Dinner and Award Presentations

Recognition Luncheon

SUNDAY, JUNE 29

7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Vendor Exhibits

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. National Council Meeting 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Nominations Committee Meeting

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STANDING RULES OF CONVENTION 1. No one shall be admitted to any Alpha Sigma Tau Convention activity without their official Convention name badge. 2. Voting members of the Convention are to be seated five minutes before meetings are scheduled to begin. 3. Motions from the floor may only be made by voting members of the convention. All main motions and amendments shall be presented in writing before the motion is made to the convention secretary on motion forms provided, signed with the full name and position of the maker. 4. Any registered member of the convention who wishes to speak in debate shall rise, be recognized, give their full name, chapter affiliation, and official capacity. No one shall speak in debate more than twice on the same question, or for a period longer than two minutes, without the permission of the Convention body. 5. Debate on any proposed resolution or debatable question, including all amendments thereto, shall not exceed 20 minutes. 6. Voting shall be by voice vote or by an electronic voting device, except when the Chair deems it necessary to use some other method. Voting by electronic device shall be deemed to be a division of the assembly. 7. Convention delegates must present their voting card to receive an electronic voting device. Delegates shall be responsible for their electronic voting device at all times. Missing or damaged electronic voting devices will result in a $50 fee payable to the Sorority. If a voting card or an electronic voting device is lost during the Convention, a replacement will not be issued. 8. Each candidate for the Nominations Committee will be allowed a speech of no longer than two minutes. Any candidate who is not present may have a letter read on her behalf. Each candidate will state her name, chapter, current position, any pertinent past experience, and why she is interested in serving on the Nominations Committee. With 15 seconds remaining she will be silently signaled to conclude her speech. When time has expired she will be told to stop. 9. For the election of members to the Nominations Committee, each voting delegate may vote for no more than four alumna members and no more than one collegiate member. The four alumna candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be elected to the Nominations Committee. The alumna candidate receiving next highest number of votes, after the four elected, shall serve as the alumna alternate to the committee. Likewise, the collegiate candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be elected to the Nominations Committee. The collegiate candidate receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve as the collegiate alternate to the committee.

10. The Chair may deviate from the printed program when necessary or expedient. 11. The National Council shall appoint a committee to approve the minutes. 12. Unless otherwise instructed, the use of electronic communication devices is prohibited during all scheduled activities, and electronic communication devices must be turned off during these times. No food or beverages may be brought into business meetings or scheduled activities unless otherwise instructed.

BASIC PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE How is business brought before the assembly?

To get business before the assembly a member must make a motion. A main motion is a formal proposal for consideration and action. Since only one subject can be considered at a time, no main motion can be made while another motion is before the assembly.

Eight Steps in Processing a Main Motion

Step 1: Member rises and addresses the chair when nothing is pending. “Mr. President” or “Madame President.” Step 2: Chair recognizes member by nodding at the member or stating his name. “Mr. Williams.” Step 3: Member states his/her motion. “I move that we have a canned food drive.” Step 4: Another member seconds the motion (without recognition). “Second.” Step 5: Chair states the motion and places it before the assembly for discussion. “It is moved and seconded that we have a canned food drive. Is there any discussion?” Step 6: Members have the right to get recognition and debate the motion. During debate subsidiary motions (i.e. amendments) may be introduced to help the assembly make a final decision. Step 7: When discussion is finished the Chair puts the question to a vote. “The question is on the adoption of the motion that we have a canned food drive. Those in favor, say AYE.” (Pause.) “Those opposed, say NO.” (Pause.) Step 8: Chair announces the results of the vote. “The AYES (NOES) have it; the motion is adopted (lost); we will (not) have a canned food drive; the next business in order is …”

Governing Documents Revision

A revision to the governing documents is an extensive rewrite that often proposes fundamental changes to the organization. By considering a revision, you are proposing substituting a new set of governing documents for the current ones.

Main Motions that are not in Order

• Conflicts with the corporate charter, constitution, or bylaws of a society. • Presents substantially the same question as previously rejected during the same session. • Presents essentially the same question as one that was temporarily disposed of but is still in the control of the assembly. • Proposes action outside the scope of the society’s objects (unless by a 2/3 vote the assembly authorizes its introduction).

Voting

Unanimous Consent – no member objects to a proposal that meets with general approval; a vote of silent agreement. Voice Vote – regular method of voting on any motion that does not require more than a majority vote; most common form of voting. Rising Vote – used when a two-thirds vote is required for adoption or when a member calls for a division of the assembly. Show of Hands – an alternative method for a rising vote; used in small boards, committees, or very small assemblies. Voting Cards – an alternative method for a voice vote, rising vote, or show of hands; cards must be issued during the credentialing process.

Three Ways to Amend

1. To insert or to add (a word, consecutive words, or a paragraph). Phrasing: “I move to amend the motion by inserting the word consecutive before the word terms.” “I move to add the words at a cost not to exceed $100.” “I move to amend by adding the following paragraph…” 2. To strike out (a word, consecutive words, or a paragraph). Phrasing: “I move to amend by striking out the word every.” “I move to strike out the third paragraph.” 3. To strike out and insert (words) or to substitute (paragraph or entire main motion). Phrasing: “I move to strike out the word monthly and insert the word annually.” “I move to substitute for the pending main motion the following...”

Debate Decorum in Debate

Proposed Amendment

• In order to debate a question, a member must rise and address the presiding officer by his/her title, and be assigned the floor. • Always address remarks to the chair, never using a member’s name where it is possible to describe him otherwise. • The correctness of a statement of facts may be denied, but the motives of a member are not questioned. • Discourteous language is never used.

• The maker of a debatable motion is always entitled to the floor first, as soon as the chair states the question on the motion. When a motion is made by order of a committee, the reporting member of the committee should be recognized first. • It is in the interest of the assembly to hear both sides of a case, and therefore as far as practicable a member who is opposed to the last speaker should be recognized. • Confine debate to the question under consideration. • Ask permission of the assembly before reading any document. • Do not waste time with frivolous arguments or repetitions.

Number and Length of Speeches • Unless permission is given by the assembly, no member shall speak... • longer than ten minutes at a time; • more than twice on the same question on the same day; • a second time until everyone has spoken who desires to. • At any meeting the limits of debate may be changed by a two-thirds vote. • If a member who has the floor allows another member to make an explanation, the time is charged to the one who has the floor.

BASIC PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE 13 Ranking Motions - motions lower on the list cannot be made if anything higher is pending

1. Fix the time to which to adjourn: The intent of this motion is to set the time for another meeting to continue business of the session. This motion does not adjourn the present meeting or set a time for its adjournment. 2. Adjourn: This is a motion to close the meeting. 3. Recess: A short interruption which does not close the meeting. After recess, business resumes at exactly the point where it was interrupted 4. Raise a question of privilege: This device permits a request or a motion relating to the rights of either the assembly or an individual to interrupt business and, because of its urgency, be brought up for possible immediate consideration. 5. Call for the order of the day: By the use of this motion, a single member can require the assembly to follow the order of business or agenda, or to take up a special order that is now due to come up, unless two-thirds of the assembly wish to do otherwise. 6. Lay on the table: This motion is used to place the pending motion aside when something of an urgent nature arises and needs the immediate attention of the assembly. 7. Previous question: This is simply a motion to end debate, allow no further subsidiary motions on the pending motion, and take a vote. It must be seconded, no debate is allowed, and a 2/3 vote is needed to close debate. 8. Limit or extend limits of debate: This motion can reduce or increase the number and length of speeches permitted or limit the length of debate on a specific question. 9. Postpone definitely: Should be used if the body needs more time to make a decision or if there is a time for consideration of the question that would be more convenient. The postponement cannot be beyond the next session in a group that meets regularly. 10. Commit or refer to a committee: This motion sends the main motion to a committee for further examination and refinement before the body votes on it. 11. Amend: The intent of this motion is to modify the pending motion before it is voted on. 12. Postpone indefinitely: This motion, in effect, kills the main motion for the duration of the meeting without having to take a vote on it. 13. Main motion: a formal proposal for consideration and action.

FREQUENTLY USED MOTIONS TO DO THIS:

YOU SAY THIS::

Introduce new business. Amend a motion.

“I move that . . .”

May You Do You Is It Can It Be What Vote? Interrupt Need A Debatable? Amended? A Speaker? Second? No Yes Yes Yes Majority

“I move to amend the motion by …” Request information. “I rise for a request for information.” Complain about “I rise for a question of noise, etc. privilege.” Call for a brief “I move to recess for __ intermission. minutes.” Postpone the ques“I move to postpone the tion to a later time. question until next week.” Refer the question “I move to refer the motion to a committee for to the ____ committee to further study. study.” Put a limit on the “I move that debate be limited debate. to 5 minutes.” End debate and vote. “I move the previous question.” Verify a voice vote by “Division.” rising.

Yes

Majority

Yes

No vote

Yes

No vote

Yes

Majority

Yes

Majority

Yes

Majority

Yes

2/3

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2/3

Yes

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Set the pending question aside temporarily when something else of immediate urgency has arisen. Want to do something, but don’t know how to do it. Reconsider an action.

“I move to lay the pending question on the table.”

Yes

Majority

“I rise to a parliamentary inquiry”

Yes

No vote

“I move to reconsider the vote on the motion to…” “I rise to a point of order.”

Yes

Yes/No

Majority

Yes

No vote

“I move to suspend the rules so that…” “I move that we adjourn.”

Yes

2/3

Yes

Majority

Call attention to breach of rules. Suspend the rules temporarily. Adjourn the meeting.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: NOMINATION AND ELECTION Nominations and Elections Procedure for the Nominations Committee The 40th National Convention Delegates are responsible for the nomination and election of the Sororityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nominations Committee. The following excerpt of the Bylaws of Alpha Sigma Tau includes the outline and structure of the Nominations Committee. Article V â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Officers, Volunteer Personnel, and Advisors Section 1. Elected Officers B. Nominations and Elections. 1. Nominations Committee Composition, Eligibility, and Term. a. A Nominations Committee of four alumnae members, one collegiate member, and two alternates (one alumna alternate and one collegiate alternate) shall be elected by ballot during each convention. A plurality shall elect. The members of the Nominations Committee shall elect their own chair. b. To be eligible to be elected and serve as a member of the Nominations Committee an individual shall be a member in good standing. An elected officer shall not serve on the Nominations Committee during her term of office.

c. Each term shall begin at the close of the convention at which the member of the Nominations Committee is elected and shall end upon the close of the next convention or until her successor is elected. A member of the Nominations Committee shall not serve more than three consecutive terms with the exception that any portion of a term served by a member filling a vacancy shall not count towards the consecutive terms limitation.

2. Duties of the Nominations Committee. The Nominations Committee shall consider the qualifications of all candidates for elected officers proposed by any member. Names recommended to the committee shall be accompanied by a statement of qualifications and submitted to the committee by January 15th of the election year. The Nominations Committee shall nominate a slate of at least one name for each elected officer position.

3. Committee Report. The report of the committee shall be made available to the membership no later than March 1st of the election year and shall be read at the first business meeting of the convention.

As the Bylaws state, the Nominations Committee shall be elected by ballot during the Convention. Nominations for members to serve on the Nominations Committee will be taken from the floor of the Convention and the election will occur immediately following. To aid members in understanding this election process, the procedure has been outlined in the Convention Standing Rules located elsewhere in this document. A full Nominations Committee must be elected at the Convention. A full committee includes four alumnae members, one collegiate member, one alumnae alternate, and one collegiate alternate. Characteristics to consider for members of the Nominations Committee: 1. Ability to cultivate and capture strategic thinking leaders for National Council positions 2. Knowledgeable about duties of officers in a strategic organization 3. Understand the Sororityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission, vision, values, and governing documents 4. Well acquainted with the members of Alpha Sigma Tau 5. Willing to work for the best interest of the Sorority If you wish to serve on the Nominations Committee and will be present during the Convention, you must secure a voting delegate of the Convention to nominate you and you should prepare a speech of no longer than two minutes. If you wish to serve on the Nominations Committee and will not be present during the Convention, you must secure a voting delegate of the Convention to nominate you and present the signed acceptance form that is available on the Sororityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website via the National Convention section. You may also provide your nominator with a written speech of no longer than two minutes to read on your behalf.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 Vendor Exhibits 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Prefunction

THURSDAY AT A GLANCE 8:00 a.m. –

9:00 p.m. Registration Open

Looking for more Alpha Sigma Tau gear? Stop and visit the vendors and learn about the items and services they can offer you and your chapter.

Ballroom Office

9:00 a.m. –

9:50 a.m. NPC Delegation Meeting Mexico City; by invitation only

10:00 a.m –

8:00 p.m. Vendor Exhibits Prefunction

1:00 p.m. –

1:45 p.m. Processional Rehearsal Grand Ballroom; processional and escorts only

2:00 p.m. –

General Session I 2 - 5:30 p.m. | Grand Ballroom | Badge Attire

Flowers for all General Sessions sponsored by Patricia Klausing Simmons, Past National President, in honor of all Past National Presidents

Sorority business, including National Officer elections, is conducted during the General Sessions.

5:30 p.m. General Session I Grand Ballroom

6:00 p.m. –

8:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner East/West Terrace

8:00 p.m. –

9:00 p.m. Rachel Hale Concert Buckhead Ballroom

9:00 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. Foundation Alumnae Donor Reception Library, by invitation only

Welcome Dinner 6-8:30 p.m. | East/West Terrace | Letter Attire

The Welcome Dinner will provide not only food but also the opportunity to swim on the outside terrace, weather permitting. Enjoy this time to reconnect with sisters, make new friends, and have fun!

Rachel Hale Concert 8-9 p.m. | Buckhead Ballroom | Letter Attire

American Idol - Season 12 contestant Rachel Hale, Delta Eta, will provide the evening’s live music!

Foundation Alumnae Donor Reception by invitation only 9-10:15 p.m. | Library| Letter Attire

Join the Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation for a reception Thursday evening.

GENERAL SESSION I AGENDA General Session I I. Opening Ceremonies a. Procession of National Officers b. Introduction of Guests c. Call to Order d. Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome e. Invocation f. Presentation of the Flags g. Pledge of Allegiance h. National Anthem i. Alpha Sigma Tau Creed j. Alpha Sigma Tau Fraternity Hymn II. Roll Call and Recognition of Attendees III. Electronic Voting Instructions IV. Committee Reports a. Convention Credentials Committee Report b. Convention Standing Rules Committee Report c. Convention Program Committee Report V. Recognition of Convention Volunteers VI. Nominations and Elections of the National Council a. Nominations Committee Report b. Nominations from the Floor c. National Council Candidate Speeches d. Declaration of Election for Uncontested Offices e. National Council Elections f. Elections Committee Report g. Declaration of the Elected Officers VII. Nominations and Elections of the Nominations Committee a. Nomination of candidates for the Nominations Committee b. Nominations Committee Candidate Speeches c. Nominations Committee Elections d. Elections Committee Report e. Declaration of the Elected Nominations Committee VIII. Mary Charles Adams Ashby Collegiate and Alumnae Top Tau Award IX. National Foundation Update X. Announcements and Convention Greetings XI. Recess of General Session I XII. Opening Candlelighting Service and Fraternity Hymn

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE REPORT To: From: Re: Date:

Members of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Stacey L. Daniel-Fragile, Chairperson; Alpha Sigma Tau Governing Documents Committee Governing Documents Committee Report February 27, 2014

The Alpha Sigma Tau Governing Documents Committee met on February 18, 2014 and February 27, 2014, to consider all by-law revision proposals submitted for consideration. The Governing Documents Committee received a total of nine submissions by the deadline of January 15, 2014 – seven involving Ritual Ceremonies and two involving non-Ritual matters. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the members who submitted proposals. The Governing Documents Committee is currently working with the members of the National Council and Headquarters Staff to facilitate the secure dissemination of the proposals referencing Ritual Ceremonies so that the membership will have time to review all proposals prior to the Alpha Sigma Tau 40th National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, June 26-29, 2014. If a secure method of presentation cannot be developed the members of the Governing Documents Committee state that in accordance with previously set forth procedures from prior National Conventions the seven proposals regarding Ritual Ceremonies will be shown to the attendees of the Alpha Sigma Tau 40th National Convention during the appropriate General Session. On behalf of the Governing Documents Committee, I present the following recommendations: Ritual Proposal Number 1 – Referencing the Pin Pledging Ritual Ceremony

Proposed By: Board of Trustees (Patricia Nayle, Bobbie Nichols Tucker, Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Mary Bolton, Jean McNamara, Carol Cooper)

Recommendation of the Governing Documents Committee: The Committee recommends that this proposal be adopted as presented.

Ritual Proposal Number 2 – Referencing the Collegiate Initiation Ritual Ceremony

Proposed By: Board of Trustees (Patricia Nayle, Bobbie Nichols Tucker, Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Mary Bolton, Jean McNamara, Carol Cooper)

Recommendation of the Governing Documents Committee: The Committee recommends that this proposal be adopted as presented.

Ritual Proposal Number 3 – Referencing Ceremonial Preparation

Proposed By: Board of Trustees (Patricia Nayle, Bobbie Nichols Tucker, Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Mary Bolton, Jean McNamara, Carol Cooper)

Recommendation of the Governing Documents Committee: The Committee recommends that this proposal be adopted as presented.

Ritual Proposal Number 4 – Referencing the Ribbon Pledging Ritual Ceremony

Proposed By: Board of Trustees (Patricia Nayle, Bobbie Nichols Tucker, Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Mary Bolton, Jean McNamara, Carol Cooper)

Recommendation of the Governing Documents Committee: The Committee recommends that this proposal be adopted as presented.

Ritual Proposal Number 5 – Referencing the Induction of Collegians into the Alumnae Organization Ritual Ceremony

Proposed By: Board of Trustees (Patricia Nayle, Bobbie Nichols Tucker, Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Mary Bolton, Jean McNamara, Carol Cooper)

Recommendation of the Governing Documents Committee: The Committee recommends that this proposal be adopted as presented.

Ritual Proposal Number 6 – Referencing the Affiliating Alumnae Initiation Ritual Ceremony

Proposed By: Board of Trustees (Patricia Nayle, Bobbie Nichols Tucker, Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Mary Bolton, Jean McNamara, Carol Cooper)

Recommendation of the Governing Documents Committee: The Committee recommends that this proposal be adopted as presented.

Ritual Proposal Number 7 – Referencing Ritual Supply Inventory Proposed By: Board of Trustees (Patricia Nayle, Bobbie Nichols Tucker, Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Mary Bolton, Jean McNamara, Carol Cooper)

Recommendation of the Governing Documents Committee: The Committee recommends that this proposal be adopted as presented.

28 Delete “Board of Trustees”

Delete Section 2 and renumber the remaining sections in the article.

Article VIII – Committees, Section 2. Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is an advisory committee which functions to preserve the purpose, ideals, standards, and historical integrity of the Sorority. A. Membership – The committee is composed of at least 5 but not more than 7 alumnae members in good standing. The committee has the authority to appoint its members. B. Procedures – The committee shall establish its procedures. C. Duties – The committee shall

Proposed Amendment

Article VIII – Committees, Section 1. Standing Committees. Standing committees of the Sorority shall be Audit, Board of Trustees, Sorority Advisory, and Governing Documents. The National Council shall appoint the members and chairs of the standing committees except as otherwise provided in these bylaws.

Current Wording Article VIII – Committees, Section 1. Standing Committees. Standing committees of the Sorority shall be Audit, Sorority Advisory, and Governing Documents. The National Council shall appoint the members and chairs of the standing committees except as otherwise provided in these bylaws.

If Adopted, Will Read

Proposed By: Board of Trustees (Patricia Nayle, Bobbie Nichols Tucker, Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Mary Bolton, Jean McNamara, Carol Cooper)

Non-Ritual Proposal Number 1 – Referencing Article VIII – Committees, Standing Committees; and, Article VIII – Section 2. Board of Trustees

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE REPORT

2. Receive and hold in confidence the minutes of the National Council. 3. Review publication drafts as requested. 4. Respond to questions and concerns by any member.

perform the following duties: 1. Review and render opinions to the National Council on proposed amendments to these Bylaws.

Insert as Article VIII â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Board of Trustees and renumber remaining articles.

Article VIII â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Board of Trustees There shall be a Board of Trustees. It shall exist to guard the basic precepts for which Alpha Sigma Tau was founded and to preserve the Alpha Sigma Tau purpose, standards, ideals, ritual vows, and historical integrity. The Board of Trustees shall establish its own procedures and shall have the authority to appoint its membership. The Board of Trustees is solely an advisory body without the power to act and shall have the following duties: 1. Review and render opinions to the National Council on proposed revisions/amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. 2. Receive, review, and hold in confidence the minutes of the National Council. 3. Receive and review minutes of the National Conventions. 4. Review publications drafts as requested. 5. Respond to questions and concerns of any member or entity of Alpha Sigma Tau. 6. Serve on special projects as requested by the National Council or the Executive Director.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE REPORT Rationale of Proposer: To reinstate the original intent of the purpose and functioning of the Board of Trustees as originally created in 1990 rather than to be classified as a standing committee. Recommendation of the Governing Documents Committee: The Committee does not recommend adoption of this proposal. Rationale of the Governing Documents Committee: It is the opinion of the Committee that this proposal is defective in that it essentially creates two governing bodies for the Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority. Additionally, it is the position of the Committee that this proposal is also defective in that it does not provide for any oversight of the activities of the Board of Trustees.

Non-Ritual Proposal Number 2 – Referencing Article VII – National Council Proposed By: Patricia Klausing Simmons, Immediate Past National President Current Wording

Proposed Amendment

If Adopted, Will Read

Article VII- National Council Section 4. Meetings.

D. Summaries – Summaries of all Council meetings shall be available to the members of Alpha Sigma Tau.

D. Summaries – Written summaries of all Council regular, special, and electronic meetings shall be available to the members of Alpha Sigma Tau within 14 days of the close of the meeting.

Rationale of Proposer: The current means of providing National Council meeting summaries are sporadic and by various means of media. The various media may be PowerPoint, video, written, etc. This makes it difficult to keep track of when the meetings occurred and keep a binder of meeting summaries. This proposal would define the style of summaries and help keep the news of the meetings timely to the membership. Recommendation of the Governing Documents Committee: The Committee does not recommend adoption of this proposal. Rational of the Governing Documents Committee: It is the position of the Committee that this proposal would create an unnecessary burden upon the members of the National Council and the Headquarters Staff in that in addition to the minutes that are currently kept of National Council meetings, this proposal would require summaries to be written of all meetings, no matter the form. Further, it is the position of the Committee that this proposal creates a duplicative record in that minutes are already kept by the National Council and held in confidence by the Board of Trustees. Finally, it is the position of the Committee that this proposal is unnecessary in that the majority of the membership is satisfied with the current manner in which summaries are presented to the membership. ###

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT To: From: Re: Date: CC:

Members of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Rita A. Bertolino, Chairperson; Alpha Sigma Tau Nominations Committee Nominations Committee Report February 25, 2014 Jim Paponetti, Executive Director; Nominations Committee

The Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Nominations Committee met on Monday, February 24, 2014, to consider all qualified candidates to serve on the National Council for the 2014 - 2016 term of office. The Nominations Committee has selected the following women, whom we believe to have the strategic skills, dedication, and integrity to provide outstanding leadership during their term of office. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to all the women who experienced the nomination process and continue to contribute to the exceptional sisterhood of Alpha Sigma Tau. On behalf of the Nominations Committee, I present the following slate of officers for nomination at the Alpha Sigma Tau 40th National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia June 26-29, 2014. National President (One candidate will be elected) Tiffany Street, Delta Mu Chapter National Vice President (Alumna) (Four candidates will be elected) Erika McManus Bukva, Delta Rho Chapter Beth Carney Ebberman, Phi Chapter Jennifer Marshall, Alpha Gamma Chapter Jamie Jones Miller, Psi Chapter Kristin Walker, Alpha Lambda Chapter National Vice President (Collegian) (One candidate will be elected) Emma Bunnell, Phi Chapter As stated in the Bylaws of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Article V, Section 1, Letter B, Number 4, Nominations from the Floor. Following the report of the nominations committee, additional nominations may be made from the floor provided that the individual to be nominated has consented in writing to serve if elected and that the nomination has been submitted to the Nominations Committee no less than seven days prior to the opening day of convention along with verification of eligibility and a statement of qualifications. Additional information can be found in the Bylaws of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority and on the sorority website at www.alphasigmatau.org. Questions may be directed to Rita Bertolino, Nominations Committee Chairperson via email at nominations@alphasigmatau.org. ###

FOUNDATION REPORT Foundation Report Text.

Scholarship Information

The Foundation offers a variety of scholarships each year. Applications are available in late Fall 2014 – please visit the Foundation website at www.alphasigmatau.org/foundation. The Foundation will announce the 2014-2015 scholarship recipients during this Convention.

Yellow Rose Stickers We are offering Yellow Rose Stickers again this year! We invite you to donate to the Annual Fund and recognize your chapter sisters, your new collegiate and alumnae sisters (and friends), and special guests with these tokens of friendship and sisterhood while here at Convention.

Silent Auctions

This year, we are offering two silent auction opportunities – the “Basket” Silent Auction and the Gift Card Silent Auction. Both auctions are available to all Convention attendees.

The “Basket” Silent Auction offers city-themed “baskets” from alumnae chapters or individuals. This is an opportunity for alumnae to “show off” their cities with popular items from their area. Items may include non-perishable items, wine, chocolates or candies, or other local popular items. (Participants MUST be at least 21 years of age to bid on “Baskets” containing alcohol.) The Gift Card Silent auction offers the participants to bid on anchor artwork filled with gift cards. The winners will receive the artwork and the gift cards. All gift cards are from nationally recognized stores or restaurants and will have a minimum face value of $5 or $10.

Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation

The National Foundation is Alpha Sigma Tau’s charitable organization. Through generous donations, we support the Sorority’s educational programs and provide charitable assistance for members, such as scholarships. Thanks to our donors, the Foundation funded a large part of the Four-Year Member Development Program, the 2012 and 2013 Service Immersion programs, and other educational activities. Our donors also made it possible for the Foundation to award nearly $30,000 in scholarships to collegiate and alumnae sisters for the 2012-2013 academic year! The generous gifts from others to the Foundation help provide bigger and better educational opportunities for Alpha Sigma Tau members. Included in these opportunities are the Four-Year Member Development Program, in which all chapters will soon be participating; Alpha Sigma Tau Service Immersion experiences; scholarships; educational programming; and more. Simply put, the National Foundation helps Sisters grow and achieve dreams. Please visit our table this weekend or you can contact us anytime at foundationinfo@alphasigmatau.org. If you or your chapter wishes to begin or continue supporting the National Foundation, either through a scholarship or in another way, please let us know this weekend!

Visit Us!

Visit us at our table for yellow roses, auction updates, information about how to give, scholarship information, ideas on how to become more involved with the Foundation, and more! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Connect with us! alphasigmatau.org/foundation 33

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Vendor Exhibits 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Prefunction

FRIDAY AT A GLANCE 7:00 a.m. –

6:00 p.m. Registration Open

Looking for more Alpha Sigma Tau gear? Stop and visit the vendors and learn about the items and services they can offer you and your chapter.

Ballroom Office

7:00 a.m. –

6:30 p.m. Vendor Exhibits Prefunction

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. General Session II Grand Ballroom

Noon –

1:30 p.m. Emerald Chapter Luncheon Buckhead I; by invitation only

2:00 p.m. –

2:30 p.m. Memorial Service Grand Ballroom

2:30 p.m. –

6:00 p.m. General Session III Grand Ballroom

6:00 p.m. –

7:00 p.m. Reception Prefunction

7:00 p.m. –

8:45 p.m. Panhellenic Dinner and Award Presentations Grand Ballroom

General Session II 8 - 11:30 a.m. | Grand Ballroom | Badge Attire Sorority legislation is presented in this General Session.

Emerald Chapter Luncheon - by invitation only 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Buckhead I| Badge Attire Program sponsored by Martha (Belknap) DeCamp, Past National President, Board of Trustees

Emerald Chapter alumnae members are invited to attend the Emerald Chapter Luncheon to connect with one another and be recognized for their longtime dedication to Alpha Sigma Tau.

Memorial Service 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Grand Ballroom | Badge Attire Flowers sponsored by collegians and alumnae of the Delta Nu Chapter

Sisters who have passed away and joined the Eternal Chapter are honored and remembered during the Alpha Sigma Tau Memorial Service.

General Session III 2:30 - 6 p.m. | Grand Ballroom |Badge Attire Sorority business concludes and new officers are installed in General Session III.

Reception 6 - 7 p.m. | Prefunction | Badge Attire

Take a break between the General Session and the Panhellenic Dinner to connect with sisters.

Opening Possibilities The flexibility for organizations to make purchases faster and safer. Thank you for challenging us to make a difference every day.

Panhellenic Dinner and Awards Presentation 7 - 8:45 p.m. | Grand Ballroom II & III | Badge Attire Program sponsored by MJ Insurance Sorority Division

Join us as we celebrate Panhellenic partnerships and spirit. Special guests include representatives from National Panhellenic Conference womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups. The eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distinguished speaker is Julie Cain Burkhard, Executive Director of the Phi Mu Foundation, Past National President of Alpha Chi Omega, and Past Chairman of the National Panhellenic Conference.

BILLHIGHWAY APPRECIATES THE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WE HAVE WITH ALPHA SIGMA TAU.

GENERAL SESSION II AGENDA General Session II I. Call to Order II. Devotion III. Music IV. Announcements and Convention Greetings V. Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome VI. Convention Credentials Committee Report VII. National Foundation Update VIII. Governing Documents Committee Report IX. Mary Charles Adams Ashby Collegiate and Alumnae Top Tau Award X. Announcements and Convention Greetings XI. Recess of General Session II

GENERAL SESSION III AGENDA General Session III I. Call to Order II. Closing Invocation III. Music IV. Announcements and Convention Greetings V. Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Welcome VI. Convention Credentials Committee Report VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII.

Introduction of Guests National Foundation Update Biennium Report to Membership Mary Charles Adams Ashby Collegiate and Alumnae Top Tau Award New Business 41st National Convention Announcement Courtesy Resolutions Installation of Elected National Officers Service Recognition of Retiring National Officers Service Fraternity Hymn Announcements and Convention Greetings Adjournment of the 40th National Convention

IN MEMORIAM The Memorial Service is to honor deceased members of Alpha Sigma Tau by recognizing them as members of the Eternal Chapter, an honorary alumnae chapter composed of all deceased initiated members of Alpha Sigma Tau. The following members, accompanied by their year of Initiation, were reported from June 2012 through May 2014. Alpha, Eastern Michigan University Joyce Parker, 1952 Barbara Prophet, 1951 Alvira Sweet, 1946 Beta, Central Michigan University Jane Engelbrecht Bashara, 1974 Roseann Church, 1953 Delta, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Deborah Culley, 1984 Constance Herald Light Kebler, 1968 Catherine Meinert, 1945 Judith Stanyard, 1967 Theta, Wayne State University Lois Scott, 1945 Iota, Emporia State University Constance Sawyer Somer, 1957 Nu, Colorado State College Esther Anderson Walters, 1938 Omicron, Concord University Carolyn Anne Kriss, 1970 Kitty Dove Miller, 1942 Virginia Linkous Rinehart, 1937 Pi, Harris Teachers College Margaret Bongner Verna Courtemanche, Margaret Gieselmann, 1955 Delphine Nordstrom, 1941 Marcia Yehlen, 1973 Rho, Southeastern Oklahoma State University Georganna Leann Milton, 2001

Sigma, SUNY Buffalo State Florence Bates Betty Binder, 1943 Helen Campbell Catherine Sirface Gerbracht Eleanor Mason, 1928 Upsilon, University of Central Arkansas Erie Anderson, 1939 Martha Hardin, 1957 Betty Kimble, 1942 Phi, Southeastern Louisiana University Rebecca Morgan, 1979 Deborah Broussard Morris, 1979 Vivia Wax, 1945 Chi, Shepherd University Kathern Maine 1958 Jo Ann Mentzer 1958 Patricia Watson 1955 Psi, James Madison University Nina Cleota Bolling, 1944 Gloria Shaver, 1951 Ruby Wygal. 1945 Alpha Alpha, Ball State University Rebecca Appleman, 1969 Lavonne Baker, 1945 Eleanor Baker, 1946 Geraldine Cummins, 1945 Susan Hargrove, 1967 Edith McAbee, 1954 Marjorie McFadden, 1945 Phyllis Pond, 1950 Virginia Wasson, 1945 Alpha Delta, Southwestern Missouri State College Juanita Parker, 1948

IN MEMORIAM Alpha Epsilon, Western Illinois University Karen Jones, 1953 Joyce McIntyre, 1955 Ruth Maxine Stevens, 1950 Alpha Eta, Alma College Jean Fordyce, 1960 Alpha Lambda, Radford University Joyce Jonak, 1953 Elaine Kempf, 1973 Alpha Omicron, Clarion University of Pennsylvania Whendy Gahring Korminski, 1991 Alpha Tau, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Ruth Holtzman, 1969 Beta Delta, Duquesne University Krista Chverchko, 2000 Gamma Theta, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Dengtoy Sounethone Helsley, 1992 Gamma Pi, Lycoming College Susan Hoegel Jorgensen, 1992 Delta Nu, Beloit College Justine Ringberg, 2010

TWENTY-THIRD PSALM The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God’s free light, Watered and fed by morning dew, Shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall Through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength With never a thought of fear or pride. It followed the light through the crevice’s length And unfolded itself on the other side. The light, the view, the broadening view Were found the same as they were before And lost itself in beauties new, Breathing its fragrance more and more. Shall claim of death cause us to grieve And make our courage faint and fall? Nay! Let us faith and hope receive – The rose still grows beyond the wall. Scattering fragrance far and wide Just as it did in days of yore, Just as it did on the other side, Just as it will evermore. – A. L. Brink

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Registration and Top Tau Voting 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Ballroom Office

SATURDAY AT A GLANCE 7:00 a.m. –

6:00 p.m. Registration Open and Top Tau Voting Ballroom Office

7:00 a.m. –

6:30 p.m. Vendor Exhibits Prefunction

9:00 a.m. –

9:50 a.m. Educational Block I

Cast your vote for the Mary Charles Adams Ashby Convention Alumnae and Collegiate Top Tau.

Vendor Exhibits 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Prefunction

Looking for more Alpha Sigma Tau gear? Stop and visit the vendors and learn about the items and services they can offer you and your chapter.

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Educational Block II 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Educational Block III Noon –

1:30 p.m. Recognition Luncheon Grand Ballrooms II and III

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

– – – –

2:50 p.m. 3:50 p.m. 4:50 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Educational Block IV Educational Block V Educational Block VI Yellow Rose Banquet Grand Ballrooms II and III

Educational Sessions 9 a.m. - 4:50 p.m. | Various

Enhance your knowledge and skills by attending these educational sessions facilitated by esteemed professionals, experts, and leaders.

Recognition Luncheon 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Grand Ballrooms II and III Take part in recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of exceptional sisters.

Yellow Rose Banquet 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Grand Ballrooms II and III

The Yellow Rose Banquet is one of the oldest traditions of the Alpha Sigma Tau National Convention. The Sorority will recognize outstanding individual and chapter achievements during the awards presentation and announce the Mary Charles Adams Ashby Convention Top Tau Award winners.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL BLOCK I |9 - 9: 50 a.m. Fierce Conversations: Promoting Growth and Positive Change Presenter: Sarah Wild Buckhead I

“But this is the way it’s always been done!” Sound familiar? Maybe these words have fallen from your mouth or maybe you’ve heard them said by someone else. But wait… who wants to stay the same? Many times, we can pinpoint aspects of our chapter (or even our lives) that we are unhappy with. We want things to change; we want things to improve, but simply don’t know where to start. Based on the book “Fierce Conversations” by Susan Scott, this thought-provoking workshop will review the 7 Principles of a Fierce Conversation. Participants will leave with the knowledge and skills to make the change they wish to see; one conversation at a time.

Recruitment Myth Busters: Why “Quality over Quantity” is Counterproductive Presenter: Ashley Smith Buckhead II

“We aren’t recruiting anymore this year because we are focusing on ‘quality over quantity’.” Have you ever heard someone from your chapter say this or something similar? This is one of many recruitment myths students say that actually puts their chapter at a disadvantage. In this program, we will be debunking common phrases and mindsets students have that harm their chapter’s ability to be successful during recruitment. Participants will leave with an understanding of why quality AND quantity are important, and other myths to let go of in order to achieve success.

Billhighway Tips and Tricks Presenter: Kyle Martin Grand Ballroom I

Billhighway will be covering topics ranging from prepaid cards and checks to closing books and the collections

process. This is a deeper look at some of the most used functionality to prepare you and your chapter for success.

Pretty Hurts: Body Image and the Media Presenter: Kate Wehby Azalea

From music, movies, TV, and social media - advertising is all around us. But advertising doesn’t just sell products; advertising also sells ideas. Advertising sells ideas of what it means to be beautiful, valuable, and an ideal woman in our society. In this program you will be challenged to take advertising seriously and to think critically about its relationship to sexism, eating disorders, and gender violence.

How to Work with the “Administration” Presenter: Tim Miller Library

Have you ever wondered who these college “administrators” really are and why they do what they do? Why would anyone want to do this job that has been so maligned in popular culture with characters like Dean Wormer in “Animal House” and Dean “Cheese” Pritchard from “Old School”? In this session participants will learn more in depth about the role of the college campus administration and ways chapters can foster a trusting relationship with the administration.

Risky Business: Beyond Policies and into Practice Presenter: Gretchen Stahl Foran Veranda

Does your chapter dread hearing the words ‘risk management’? Do you receive eye rolls when mentioning FIPG? This session will teach members and chapters how to take real-life situations and use a risk reduction assessment model to uncover and solve risky situations. By explaining how to make educated decisions in regards to risk reduction, this session will have you thinking about risk reduction as much more than a set of policies!

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 EDUCATIONAL BLOCK II |10 - 10: 50 a.m.

Pretty Hurts: Body Image and the Media

Collegiate Chapter Officer Structure: “Wait, How Does This Work?”

Azalea

Presenter: Sarah Wild Buckhead I

Are you looking to better understand Alpha Sigma Tau’s collegiate chapter officer structure? With new officer positions and new committees, there are multiple different ways you can become more involved or stay involved as a member of your chapter! This hands-on workshop will review officer and committee responsibilities and ways in which the new officer structure promotes shared responsibility and teamwork.

Recruitment Myth Busters: Why “Quality over Quantity” is Counterproductive Presenter: Ashley Smith Buckhead II

Billhighway Tips and Tricks Presenter: Kyle Martin Grand Ballroom I

Billhighway will be covering topics ranging from prepaid cards and checks to closing books and the collections process. This is a deeper look at some of the most used functionality to prepare you and your chapter for success.

Presenter: Kate Wehby From music, movies, TV, and social media - advertising is all around us. But advertising doesn’t just sell products; advertising also sells ideas. Advertising sells ideas of what it means to be beautiful, valuable, and an ideal woman in our society. In this program you will be challenged to take advertising seriously and to think critically about its relationship to sexism, eating disorders, and gender violence.

Get on Board: Preparing Yourself to Serve on the National Council Presenters: Jamie Jones Miller and Tiffany Street Library

Interested in serving on the Alpha Sigma Tau National Council? In this session, you will learn about the individual and collective roles as well as responsibilities of the Council. You will obtain an overview of how to prepare yourself to serve on the Council and the time commitment involved.

Making Groups Work: Effective Committees & Meetings Presenter: Dr. Theresa Osorio Veranda

Looking to run an effective chapter or committee meeting? Interested in group dynamics? Learn more tips and tricks by attending this program!

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL BLOCK III |11 - 11: 50 a.m. Collegiate Chapter Officer Structure: “Wait, How Does This Work?” Presenter: Sarah Wild Buckhead I

Bystander Intervention: “Moving Beyond Barriers: Practical Strategies for Bystander Intervention” Presenter: Kate Wehby Azalea

You may be familiar with that sinking-in-your stomach feeling when you know something is wrong but you’re not really sure what to do. In this session you will be challenged to consider your roles as a bystander and learn strategies for intervention. You will learn and practice different types of intervention skills, identify possible obstacles that inhibit bystander intervention, and practice intervening in a way that matches both your personality and the situation.

Nominations, Slating, and Elections

Be a Leader, Be a Team, Be Happy

Presenter: Ashley Smith

Presenter: Dr. Lisa Dupnock

Buckhead II

Library

Placing the most qualified members with the right skills into the right positions is vital to a successful chapter. In this program, the process and procedures for collegiate chapter nominations are outlined, and participants will learn how to pinpoint the chapter’s strongest candidates.

This interactive, fun-filled session will give you new leadership skills so you can lead your chapter to success! As a leader of your organization, making sure your chapter functions like a team is key. You will leave this session with fun and new ideas to build your team!

Billhighway Give

True Colors

Presenter: Kyle Martin

Presenter: Dr. Theresa Osorio

Grand Ballroom I

Veranda

Learn about the Billhighway Give app, the new donation functionality offered through Billhighway. The Billhighway Give app allows you to accept donations on the fly with this new swipe technology on an iPhone or iPad.

True Colors is a model of personality identification that is easy to understand, remember, and apply. With the colors of Blue, Gold, Green and Orange – True Colors distills the elaborate concepts of personality theory into a user-friendly, practical tool used to foster healthy productive relationships and develop your work style. Participants will learn how to assess their own and others’ personality “colors” and how to use them to build a stronger chapter.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 EDUCATIONAL BLOCK IV |2 - 2: 50 p.m. Tau Honor Council: How to Do It and When to Use It Presenter: Sarah Wild Buckhead I

Bystander Intervention: “Moving Beyond Barriers: Practical Strategies for Bystander Intervention” Presenter: Kate Wehby Azalea

Protecting the honor of every Alpha Sigma Tau is the responsibility of each member of the Sorority. The ultimate purpose of the Tau Honor Council is to engage in conversations with members that will ensure inappropriate behavior is reformed through re-education. Participants will leave this informative workshop understanding the Sorority’s Tau Honor Council procedures and appropriate times for it to be utilized.

Nominations, Slating, and Elections

Ritual-Based Business Practices

Presenter: Ashley Smith Buckhead II

Billhighway Give

Presenter: Amanda Feaganes Library

The ideals expressed in our Ritual provide a strong foundation for our day-to-day lives as people and as members of Alpha Sigma Tau. In this program, you will learn how to interact with the concepts presented in our Ritual, apply them to your business practices, and use them to solve the interpersonal and chapter problems you may face.

Presenter: Kyle Martin

Secrets to Navigating Your College Panhellenic

Learn about the new donation functionality offered through Billhighway. The Billhighway Give app allows you to accept donations on the fly with this new swipe technology on an iPhone or iPad.

Veranda

Grand Ballroom I

Presenters: NPC Delegates Beth McOsker, Carol Mooney, and Jamie Jones Miller

If your campus has a College Panhellenic, this program is for you! In this session, you will learn about the Panhellenic resources available to you, when to contact your NPC Delegate, and how to navigate NPC policy and your Panhellenic’s Bylaws and Recruitment Rules. The Alpha Sigma Tau National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Delegation will share tips and tricks for your chapter to be a successful member of your Panhellenic community.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL BLOCK V |3 - 3: 50 p.m. Tau Honor Council: How to Do It and When to Use It Presenter: Sarah Wild Buckhead I

A Perfect 10: Scoring and Selecting the Best New Members Presenter: Ashley Smith Buckhead II

Alpha Sigma Tau has procedures for how to score and rank Potential New Members during recruitment to ensure that the process is guided by our core values. In this program, the procedures for membership selection will be outlined, and participants learn how to recognize our core values within PNMs.

Building an Effective Chapter Social Media Presence Presenter: Bethany Yost

Conflict Resolution: “Conflict Resolution: Wait, what?” Presenter: Kate Wehby Azalea

Is conflict between sisters a problem for your chapter? Most likely! It is never easy to deal with conflict, but in this interactive session you will learn how to handle difficult situations in your chapter with poise and confidence. You will discover how to keep unmanaged conflicts, disagreements and out-of-control emotions from harming both your personal relationships with sisters and your chapter.

Understanding My Style and Introduction to Type Presenter: Kate Hayes Library

Understand your own and others’ preferences regarding information processing, decision making, and more through Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Using the MBTI Inventory will help to identify natural strengths and potential areas for growth and development. Understanding MBTI type is self-affirming and encourages cooperation with others, helping you to appreciate people who differ from you!

Secrets to Navigating Your College Panhellenic Presenters: NPC Delegates Beth McOsker, Carol Mooney, and Jamie Jones Miller

Grand Ballroom I

Veranda

This program will focus on the key uses of chapter social media and how chapters can effectively create and maintain an updated and professional social media presence. This program will focus on how to use social media for PR and branding, recruitment, risk management, and event management and offer basic guidelines on how to achieve results online.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 EDUCATIONAL BLOCK VI |4 - 4: 50 p.m. Goal Setting: What’s YOUR Plan of Action? Presenter: Sarah Wild Buckhead I

As a sorority woman, you’re likely one of the busiest students on campus. With classes, sorority events, work, and more, you usually have a full schedule. Sometimes we want to dive right in to it all without having a clear sense of what we hope to achieve. Often this leads us to feel overwhelmed and overextended. This interactive workshop will teach participants how to create a plan of action for the year and how to say goodbye to being overprogrammed!

A Perfect 10: Scoring and Selecting the Best New Members Presenter: Ashley Smith Buckhead II

Conflict Resolution: “Conflict Resolution: Wait, what?” Presenter: Kate Wehby Azalea

There is Life after College: Making Alpha Sigma Tau Work for You

Presenters: Jamie Jones Miller, Tiffany Street, and Kristin Walker Library

In this session you will learn how to use the skills you have developed as a member of Alpha Sigma Tau to be successful post-college.

Building an Effective Chapter Social Media Presence

Veranda

Presenter: Bethany Yost Grand Ballroom I

Finding Passion Through Philanthropy Presenter: Hannah Moore Ever wonder why it is so hard to get members of your chapter excited for philanthropy? Do you hate having to make every mandatory? There are ways to make philanthropy mean something to your chapter. This session will highlight one chapter’s experience in finding and incorporating members’ passions into their philanthropic work. This session will allow time for participants to share ideas about philanthropy and service.

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Delta Tau-Oakland University Rochester, MI The Advisory Board of the Delta Tau Chapter wants to extend congratulations to the sisters on their chapter growth since the 2012 Convention. Over the past 2 years, the chapter has more than tripled in size! The Delta Tau Chapter now has 64 members. We are so proud and wish them continued success for all their future recruitment endeavors! Tau Love, Lisa-Marie Fredericks, Lauren Warren, Kathy Baecker, Katie VanGorder, and Kristin Elam

Thank you Chris Covington, Tammy Bonifield and Alli Miller for your service to Alpha Sigma Tau upon your retirement from the National Council! We celebrate and honor your numerous contributions to the advancement of the Sorority. It has been a privilege to serve with such outstanding women. Above all, we are thankful for these sisters who are more than friends…

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With love and best wishes, Your fellow members of the 2012-2014 National Council Jamie Jones Miller Tiffany Street Kristin Walker

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MEET OUR SPEAKERS Dr. Lisa Dupnock, Delta Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Lisa Dupnock is an Assistant Professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she teaches Employment and Labor Relations. She became a member of Alpha Sigma Tau in 1995 and has been the Delta Chapter Advisor since 2006. For more than 25 years, Lisa has worked in a variety of industries including hospitality, government, marketing, small business, healthcare and academia. She also serves on the board of several professional organizations and is an active member of the community.

Amanda Feaganes, Alpha Alpha Chapter Advisor

Amanda is a 2004 graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where she earned a bachelor of science in English and a minor in communications. She works as a Program Director for KingCare, a non-profit child care program. As a very active Alpha Sigma Tau alumna, Amanda has served as a District President, Chapter Consultant, and Alumnae Chapter President, is a member of Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter, and has been the Alpha Chapter Advisor for seven years. In her spare time, Amanda coaches varsity competitive cheerleading and runs a freelance photography business. She and her husband Scott have two daughters, Julia, 13, and Layla, 3.

Kate Hayes Epsilon Iota Alumna

Kate Hayes attended New York Institute of Technology where she became a founding member of the Epsilon Iota Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau. As a collegian she held the position of New Member Education Director, Historian, and Social Chair. After graduating in 2009, Kate returned to Epsilon Iota serving as Chapter Advisor from 2010-2012. In 2013, she completed her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in human resources & employee relations with a concentration in employment law, specializing in organizational change and behavior at Pennsylvania State University. Kate currently works in the financial services industry as a Learning & Development Specialist, is certified from the Center for Applications of Psychological Type (CAPT), and is attending the New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies, expanding her expertise in the field of adult learning and leadership.

Kyle Martin Billhighway

Kyle Martin is a Client Relations Specialist at Billhighway. Kyle has deep experience in higher education, community relations, nonprofit management, marketing and development. Martin holds a bachelor of business administration in marketing from Rochester College, and a master of business administration from Eastern Michigan University.

MEET OUR SPEAKERS Beth McOsker, Alpha Lambda NPC Delegate

Beth graduated from Radford University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management and received her master’s degree in early childhood education from Old Dominion University. She has served the Sorority as National Housing Director and in various roles with her alumnae association. She is currently the Alpha Sigma Tau NPC Delegate. Beth, a first grade teacher, also volunteers with her church, the Boy Scouts, and the booster clubs at her sons’ schools. She enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and cooking. Beth and her husband Mike enjoy running around after their two boys: Michael, a recent high school graduate, and Jonathan, who will be entering high school in the fall.

Jamie Jones Miller, Psi

National Vice President and NPC Delegate

Jamie graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs. She continues to serve her alma mater as the current President of the JMU Alumni Association and member of the JMU Alumni Board of Directors. Jamie has served Alpha Sigma Tau as an Educational Consultant and Chapter Advisory Board member and currently she is a Vice President on the National Council, a member of the NPC Delegation, and Vice President of the Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation. Jamie is a member of the NPC Extension Committee, is an NPC Area Advisor, and is a frequent program facilitator at regional Greek leadership conferences. Jamie has worked on Capitol Hill for ten years and is currently serving as Chief of Staff for Congressman Robert J. Wittman (VA-01). Jamie and husband Tim, Theta Chi, live in Vienna, VA with their two dogs, Duke and Gunnar.

Tim Miller

The George Washington University

A native of Atlanta, Tim currently lives with his wife Jamie in Vienna, Virginia. Tim is the Associate Dean of Students at George Washington University where he oversees many aspects of Student Life and serves as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Public Health and Health Services. He volunteers in the community as a member of the Boards of both For Love of Children and Camp Kesem-GW. Tim is currently pursuing his doctorate in human and organizational learning at GW and is studying strategic decision making by University Presidents. In his spare time he enjoys playing with his band, running local races, gardening, and going on walks with his wife and their dogs Duke and Gunnar.

Carol Mooney, Alpha Lambda NPC Delegate

Carol received a B.A. in social studies and history and a Spanish minor from Radford University and teacher certification from George Mason University. She has served Alpha Sigma Tau as Chapter Consultant, Nominations, Awards and Policy and Positions committees and is currently a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau National Panhellenic Conference Delegation. She is a College Panhellenic Area Advisor and an Alumnae Panhellenic Area Coordinator. Carol is a member of the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter and currently serves as the Alumnae Chapter President and Alumnae Panhellenic Delegate. She is also a member of the Fraternal Government Relations Committee and participates in the lobby efforts on Capitol Hill in April. Carol recently served as the Interim Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life at George Mason University. She and her husband live in Northern Virginia.

MEET OUR SPEAKERS Hannah Moore

Gamma Gamma Chapter President

Hannah Moore is a senior at University of West Alabama where she studies elementary education. Hannah has served as the Director of CollegiateAlumnae Engagement, Director of Philanthropy, and she is currently the president of the Gamma Gamma Chapter.

Dr. Theresa Osorio, Delta Phi Lynn University

Dr. Theresa Osorio has extensive experience working within student affairs for the past eight years. Theresa joined Alpha Sigma Tau in 2007 as an alumnae affiliate of the Delta Phi Chapter at New York University, while advising the Epsilon Theta Chapter at Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU). Theresa now lives in Florida where she volunteers as the Chapter Advisor for the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter at Johnson and Wales University in North Miami. Theresa received her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Biology from FDU and recently completed her Ed.D in the educational leadership program at St. John’s University.

Ashley Smith, Psi Recruitment Specialist

Ashley has an undergraduate degree in health sciences with a concentration in public health from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Ashley served as an Educational Consultant for Alpha Sigma Tau during the 2012-2013 and is currently the Recruitment Specialist at Alpha Sigma Tau Headquarters. Ashley works as a recruitment coach with client chapters, aiding them to reach their true growth potential.

Gretchen Stahl Foran Director of Membership Growth

Gretchen holds a bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso University in public relations and a master’s degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato in the college student personnel program. She has eight years of experience working in fraternity and sorority life. Currently she serves as the Director of Membership Growth for Alpha Sigma Tau and has been in that role for three years. She also is the Chapter Advisor for the Pi Beta Phi chapter at Butler University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Will and their dogs Maxwell and Riley.

MEET OUR SPEAKERS Tiffany Street, Delta Mu National Vice President

Tiffany is a founding member of the Delta Mu Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau and currently serves on the National Council as National Vice President. Prior to this position, she served as the National Secretary and Director of Extension for two terms. Additionally, Tiffany has chaired committees such as the National Headquarters Transition Committee and the Extension Task Force. She is very involved with the Junior League of Houston as well as serves on the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors and is the President of the Houston Vanderbilt Alumni Chapter. Professionally, Tiffany is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in Vascular Surgery in Houston, Texas.

Kristin Walker, Alpha Lambda National Vice President

Kristin Walker has volunteered for Alpha Sigma Tau for 11 years in a variety of capacities that allowed her to travel to over 20 chapters. Through working with members across the country, it revealed a passion for working with college students. After teaching high school for seven years, she began pursuing her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in counselor education with an emphasis in student affairs at Clemson University in South Carolina. Currently she is pursuing her Ph.D. in educational leadership with an emphasis in higher education while working full-time in Clemsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career center. It is her passion for sorority membership and career development that inspires her dissertation work.

Kate Wehby, Gamma Xi Chapter Services Specialist

Kate currently serves as a member of the Headquarters Staff as a Chapter Services Specialist. Kate holds a bachelor of arts in political science and women and gender studies from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, and a master of science in college student personnel administration from Illinois State University.

Sarah Wild Education Specialist

Sarah, a native of New York, holds a master of science in student affairs counseling from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Sarah currently works with Alpha Sigma Tau Headquarters as a Leadership Education Specialist. Prior to this role, she served as a Chapter Services Specialist, working with over 50 collegiate chapters. Additionally, Sarah volunteers for HazingPrevention.Org as the National Hazing Prevention Week Committee Chair.

Bethany Yost, Beta Delta Educational Consultant

Bethany, a member of the Beta Delta Chapter, holds a bachelor of arts in public relations and advertising from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As an undergraduate, Bethany served as the Director of Public Relations and Director of Collegiate-Alumnae Engagement for the Beta Delta Chapter. Additionally, she has experience in public relations, development, special events, and marketing through a variety of internships. Currently Bethany is an Alpha Sigma Tau Educational Consultant for the 2014-2015 academic year.

CONVENTION TOP TAU The Mary Charles Adams Ashby Convention Top Tau Award – named after Past National President Mary Charles Adams Ashby, Chi – is presented to a collegian and an alumna at each National Convention. The first Collegiate Convention Top Tau Award was presented in 1970 to Joanne Genova, Alpha Pi, who was also the first recipient of the Alumnae Convention Top Tau Award, which was initially presented in 1974. Voting for the 40th National Convention Top Tau is held at the Ballroom Office on Saturday until 6 p.m. Winners will be announced during the Yellow Rose Banquet Saturday evening.

COLLEGIATE TOP TAU CRITERIA • • • • • • •

Candidate shows enthusiasm for Sorority and pride in her membership. Candidate displays interest in acquiring knowledge about sorority life. Candidate displays a friendly, outgoing attitude toward society, especially her peers. Candidate presents an appearance and behavior which reflects the ideals of Alpha Sigma Tau. Candidate may be nominated by a collegian or an alumna member. Candidate must be nominated by a member who is not from the same chapter. Voting is by collegians only.

ALUMNAE TOP TAU CRITERIA • • • •

Candidate shows enthusiasm for Sorority and pride in her membership. Candidate presents an appearance and behavior which reflects the ideals of Alpha Sigma Tau. Candidate willingly contributes her time and energy to the success of this Convention. Candidate cannot be a member of the Natioanl Council. A District President cannot be nominated by a collegiate from the district she is serving. • Candidate may be nominated by a collegian or an alumna member. • Candidate must be nominated by a member who is not from the same chapter. • Voting is by alumnae only.

Cast your vote for the Mary Charles Adams Ashby Convention Top Tau at the Ballroom Office between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m on Saturday, June 28!

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2014 TOP TAU RECIPIENTS Congratulations to the following 2014 Collegiate Top Tau recipients! Alpha Epsilon, Western Illinois University Cali Edwards

Beta Phi, California University of Pennsylvania Caitlin Crall

Alpha Gamma, Henderson State University Jessi Andrews

Beta Rho, Arkansas Tech University Elizabeth Claire Hodgson

Alpha Lambda, Radford University Taylor Wherrell

Beta Tau, University of Massachusetts Lowell Michelle Welch

Alpha Omicron, Clarion University of Pennsylvania Marisa Mihalko

Beta Upsilon, New Jersey Institute of Technology Brittani Fry

Alpha Phi, West Chester University of Pennsylvania Amanda Robinson

Beta Xi, Michigan Technological University Alexandra Zehnpfennig

Alpha Pi, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Natalie Santoriello

Beta, Central Michigan University Britnie Bell

Alpha Tau, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Jessica L. Smith

Delta Alpha, Gannon University Carissa Dolan

Alpha Xi, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Megan Webster

Delta Beta, Fairmont State University Sarah Elizabeth Stocker

Alpha, Eastern Michigan University Adrianna Duchene

Delta Delta, University of Illinois at Chicago Alexandra Sarich

Beta Chi, Ferris State University Nichole Conley

Delta Epsilon, Marist College Ryan Farrell

Beta Delta, Duquesne University Alexa Kriley

Delta Eta, Belmont University Cassidy Brady

Beta Epsilon, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Elizabeth Stein

Delta Iota, JWU Providence Eileen Globokar

Beta Eta, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Stephanie Little

Delta Nu, Beloit College Katherine Hagberg

Beta Iota, Millersville University of Pennsylvania Amanda Allison

Delta Omega, Penn State Altoona Ariana Henderson

Beta Mu, Salisbury University Amanda Haller

Delta Phi, New York University Sara Phenix

Beta Nu, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kelley Danielle Nelson

Delta Pi, Oglethorpe University Sofia Rodriguez

Beta Omega, Monmouth University Megan Poeschl

Delta Psi, JWU Denver Samantha Riley

Delta Rho, Chowan University Elizabeth Hipple

Epsilon Omicron, University of Southern Indiana Rachel Sievers

Delta Sigma, University of the Sciences Rebecca Shatynski

Epsilon Pi, Rhode Island College Nadine Mattson

Delta Tau, Oakland University Mindy Cao

Epsilon Rho, SUNY Geneseo Emily Verneuille

Delta Theta, Moravian College Katelynn Strohl

Epsilon Theta, Fairleigh Dickinson University Sarah Bosakowski

Delta Upsilon, Saint Leo University Jessa Albert

Epsilon Xi, Gustavus Adolphus College Anna Michel

Delta Zeta, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Kelly Williams

Epsilon Zeta, University of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College at Wise Jaime Robinson

Delta, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Claire Bertinet

Gamma Chi, William Paterson University Sara Shlesinger

Epsilon Alpha, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Samantha Massa

Gamma Delta, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Emily Starvaski

Epsilon Beta, University of Texas-Pan American Johanna Castaneda

Gamma Epsilon, SUNY Potsdam Emma Fillman

Epsilon Delta, Rogers State University Emily Locker

Gamma Gamma, University of West Alabama Audrey Cochrane

Epsilon Epsilon, JWU North Miami Leslie Perez

Gamma Lambda, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Stephanie Laub

Epsilon Eta, University of the Incarnate Word Valerie Pena

Gamma Mu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Brittany Doran

Epsilon Gamma, Armstrong Atlantic State University Rebecca Carter

Gamma Omega, LaSalle University Erica Piazza

Epsilon Iota, New York Institute of Technology Carrie Young

Gamma Pi, Lycoming College Amy Vaughn

Epsilon Kappa, Trine University Kate Brock

Gamma Psi, Fitchburg State University Allyson Gnoza

Epsilon Lambda, Indiana University South Bend Megan Gillis

Gamma Rho, Seton Hall University Briana Pascarelli

Epsilon Mu, SUNY University at Buffalo Erin Boynes

Gamma Tau, Lebanon Valley College Nicole Farber

Epsilon Nu, McDaniel College Elise Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Meara

Gamma Theta, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Laura Pappas

2014 TOP TAU RECIPIENTS Gamma Upsilon, California State University, Los Angeles Alicia Canzano

Psi, James Madison University Heather Rucker

Gamma Xi, Grand Valley State University Brittney Farrell

Rho, Southeastern Oklahoma State University Chelsea Connel

Gamma Zeta, Frostburg State University Kellie Smith

Sigma, SUNY Buffalo State Kelly Darcy

Iota, Emporia State University Abbey Hope

Upsilon, University of Central Arkansas Alexa Rae Adams

Omicron, Concord University Laken Sutton

Zeta Tau, Longwood University Kelly Watts

Phi, Southeastern Louisiana University Kayla Jane Hoover

Zeta, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Jessica Dugan

Congratulations to the following 2014 Alumnae Top Tau recipients! Baltimore Alumnae Chapter Diane Raycob, Psi

Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter Margaret Huynh, Beta Mu

Detroit-Northeast Suburban Alumnae Chapter Kristin Elam, Beta Eta

Southeastern Louisiana Alumnae Chapter Kazanna Mancuso, Phi

Erie Alumnae Chapter Shauna Jackson, Delta Alpha

Tidewater Alumnae Chapter Cathy Polychroni, Psi

Visit the Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation table this weekend to learn more about scholarships, the silent auctions, or to purchase a rose for a special sister or friend!

WHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHO 2012-2014 NATIONAL COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEES

National President Christina Duggan Covington, Alpha Lambda National Vice President Tamara Stegehuis Bonifield, Beta Xi National Vice President Jamie Jones Miller, Psi National Vice President Allison Miller, Phi National Vice President Tiffany Street, Delta Mu National Vice President Kristin Walker, Alpha Lambda

Governing Documents Committee

2012-2014 NPC DELEGATION NPC Delegate Elizabeth Knaus McOsker, Alpha Lambda NPC 1st Delegate Carol Zorger Mooney, Alpha Lambda NPC 2nd Delegate Jamie Jones Miller, Psi NPC 3rd Delegate Joanne Rupprecht Walter, Psi

PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS 1984-1986 Gail Shockley Fowler, Alpha Lambda 1986-1992 Patricia Nayle, Phi 1996-2002 Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Alpha 2002-2008 Patricia Klausing Simmons, Delta

VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL Academics Coordinator Amy Sherman St. John, Zeta Tau Chaplain LaJoyce Hunter Brookshire, Beta Pi Historian Jennifer Marshall, Alpha Gamma Music Coordinator Carole Bicking Keily, Alpha Xi New Member Coordinator Christine Gravelle, Beta Xi

THE ANCHOR Editor Erika McManus Bukva, Delta Rho Associate Editor Carole Bicking Keily, Alpha Xi Alumnae Editor Kirsten Newman Heck, Gamma Pi Collegiate Editor Beverly Singel Molnar, Delta Design Editor Rachel Carlson, Beta Eta Photo Editor Melanie Martin, Delta Eta Staff Writer Joanna Barrett, Epsilon Epsilon Staff Writer Kirsten Newman Heck, Gamma Pi Staff Writer Carole Bicking Keily, Alpha Xi Staff Writer Lauren Crawford Welch, Delta Psi

NATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD President Kristin Haskin, Beta Pi Vice President Rita Bertolino, Phi Vice President Jamie Jones Miller, Psi

Chair Stacey Daniel Fragile, Gamma Mu Member Tamara Stegehuis Bonifield, Beta Xi Member Erika McManus Bukva, Delta Rho Member Emma Bunnell, Phi Member Rochelle Hargis, Alpha Alpha Member Jamie Jones Miller, Psi Alternate Kirsten Newman Heck, Gamma Pi Alternate Julie Lauderman, Omicron

Nominations Committee

Chair Rita Bertolino, Phi Member Shel Hujarski Golob, Delta Alpha Member Sarah Hinshaw, Delta Nu Member Amy San Fillippo, Phi Member Jaylee Underwood, Alpha Epsilon Alternate Margaret Thomas, Zeta Tau

Board of Trustees

Chair Patricia Nayle, Phi Secretary Martha Drouyor DeCamp, Alpha Member Mary Glor Bolton, Sigma Member Carol Cooper, Zeta Tau Member Jean Ryckman McNamara, Sigma Member Jamie Jones Miller, Psi Member Bobbie Nichols Tucker, Alpha Gamma

HEADQUARTERS STAFF Executive Director Jim Paponetti Director of Chapter Services Vacant Chapter Services Specialist Kate Wehby, Gamma Xi Educational Consultant Olivia Hilton, Alpha Lambda Educational Consultant Bethany Yost, Beta Delta Director of Membership Growth Gretchen Stahl Foran Recruitment Specialist Ashley Smith, Psi Education Specialist Sarah Wild Educational Consultant Morgan Shiflett, Alpha Lambda Director of Operations Holly Morris Director of Finance Pam Myhre, Gamma Theta Chapter Finance Specialist Kellee Neary, Epsilon Lambda Member Engagement Coordinator Justina Solties, Gamma Theta Administrative Assistant Kelsey Moskwinski

SPECIAL THANKS Alpha Sigma Tau extends sincere thanks to: Guests and Friends

Presenters

Billhighway

Dr. Lisa Dupnock, Delta Chapter Advisor

Nationwide Insurance

Amanda Feaganes, Alpha Chapter Advisor

University Composites

Kate Hayes, Epsilon Iota Alumna

Padgett Communications

Kyle Martin, Billhighway

Herff Jones Greek Division

Tim Miller, The George Washington University

Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead

Hannah Moore, Gamma Gamma Chapter President

Group Interative Networks

Dr. Theresa Osorio, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter Advisor

Chris Dickey, Parliamentarian Julie Cain Burkhard, Phi Mu Foundation

Program and Flower Sponsors

Rachel Hale, Delta Eta

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Patricia Klausing Simmons

Red Letter Everyday eMagazine

Delta Nu Chapter Collegians and Alumnae

Tiffany K. Street

Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter

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PAST CONVENTION LOCATIONS 1. Detroit, Michigan 1925 2. Detroit, Michigan 1927 3. Buffalo, New York 1929 4. Denver, Colorado 1931 5. Cleveland, Ohio 1934 6. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1936 7. St. Louis, Missouri 1939 8. Cincinnati, Ohio 1946 9. Detroit, Michigan 1949 10. Chicago, Illinois 1952 11. Roanoke, Virginia 1955 12. Buffalo, New York 1958 13. Washington, D.C. 1960 14. St. Louis, Missouri 1962 15. Detroit, Michigan 1964 16. Cincinnati, Ohio 1966 17. New Orleans, Louisiana 1968 18. Toronto, Canada 1970 19. Virginia Beach, Virginia 1972 20. Detroit, Michigan 1974

21. Birmingham, Alabama 1976 22. Natural Bridge, Virginia 1978 23. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1980 24. Nashville, Tennessee 1982 25. Washington, D.C. 1984 26. St. Louis, Missouri 1986 27. New Orleans, Louisiana 1988 28. Richmond, Virginia 1990 29. Tulsa, Oklahoma 1992 30. Buffalo, New York 1994 31. Phoenix, Arizona 1996 32. Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor, Michigan 1998 33. Birmingham, Alabama 2000 34. St. Louis, Missouri 2002 35. Savannah, Georgia 2004 36. Orlando, Florida 2006 37. Chantilly, Virginia 2008 38. Birmingham, Alabama 2010 39. Indianapolis, Indiana 2012

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The Alumnae of the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau wish to acknowledge the challenges faced and surmounted, the knowledge acquired, and the dedication and hard work exhibited by the Collegians and recent graduates of our chapter. It has been our pleasure getting to know each of you and a privilege to watch you grow in STRENGTH, NUMBERS and SISTERHOOD! The Collegians of Alpha Lambda embody beauty of spirit, fulfillment of self, and an exceptional sisterhood, and we, the alumnae, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any prouder of you than we are. Anchored for Life!

G R AN D HYAT T ATL ANTA 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305, USA +1 404 237 1234 +1 404 504 2576

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FLOOR PLANS Ballroom Level—Lower Level

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G R AN D HYAT T ATL ANTA 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305, USA +1 404 237 1234 +1 404 504 2576

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G R AN D HYAT T ATL ANTA 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305, USA +1 404 237 1234 +1 404 504 2576

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WALKWAY

NEARBY DINING This list contains restaurants within 15 minutes walking distance from the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. All indicated prices are courtesy of UrbanSpoon. Jimmy John’s ($) | Sandwiches 3324 Peachtree Rd NE

Sushi Bar Yu-Ka ($$) | Japanese 3330 Piedmont Rd NE

Jack’s New Yorker Deli ($) | Sandwiches 3333 Piedmont Rd NE Ste 120

Flying Biscuit Café ($$) | Southern 3280 Peachtree Rd NE

Subway Restaurants ($) | Sandwiches 3280 Peachtree Rd NE #105

Cantina Taqueria ($$) | Mexican 3280 Peachtree Rd NE #150

Chick-Fil-A ($) | Fast Food 4285 Roswell Rd NE

Buckhead Pizza Co. ($$) | Pizza 3324 Peachtree Blvd

Jason’s Deli ($) | Sandwiches 3330 Piedmont Rd NE

Red Pepper Taqueria ($$) | Mexican 3135 Piedmont Rd Northeast

Blue Chip Café ($) | Sandwiches 3333 Peachtree Rd NE T-120

McKinnon’s Louisiane ($$$) | Southern 3209 Maple Dr NE

Caribou Coffee ($) | Café/Bakery 3261 Peachtree Rd NE

Del Frisco’s Grille ($$$) | American 3376 Peachtree Rd NE

Arby’s ($) | Fast Food 11 Piedmont Rd NE

BrickTop’s ($$$) | American 3280 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 100

Starbucks ($) | Café/Bakery 3330 Piedmont Rd NE

Amura Buckhead Sushi ($$$) | Japanese 3280 Peachtree Rd NE #110

Piu Bello ($) | Italian 3330 Piedmont Rd NE

Bistro Niko ($$$) | French 3344 Peachtree Blvd

Café 100 ($) | Café/Bakery 3340 Peachtree Rd NE #1009

Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead Restaurants: Cassis ($$$) | American Onyx ($$) | American Onyx at the Grand Coffee Bar ($) | Café/Bakery

Maggiano’s Little Italy ($$) | Italian 3368 Peachtree Rd NE