MEET AN ANCHOR SOCIETY DONOR

Noel Scarpa Farner

GAMMA IOTA 1998 /YORK

By: Lindsay McDowall Davis (Gamma Mu 2010/WVU Tech)

A Foundation donor since 2008, Noel has been involved with Alpha Sigma Tau in a variety of ways since she graduated from college. In addition to her support for the Foundation, she served as the Gamma District President from 2003-2005, and more recently, was a committee member for the Collegiate Chapter Accountability Task Force. Learn a little more about Noel here:

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION?

My experiences as a collegiate and alumna member make me continue to want to support AΣT. Although I’m not always able to volunteer my time, I can always support the initiatives and progress the Sorority is making. There are so many great educational programs for collegians and I want to support my collegiate chapter and the women there.

IS THERE A SPECIFIC ALPHA SIGMA TAU PROGRAM THAT YOU LOVE?

I love to support educational programs for my collegiate chapter, Gamma Iota. We also have a Gamma Iota specific scholarship that I have supported for many years for a fellow Sister, Kimberly Kahmer (Gamma Iota 1998/York).

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO A SISTER WHO HAS YET TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE FOUNDATION?

I would encourage everyone to make a gift to the Foundation every year. Even giving a small amount every year adds up to a big contribution over time. Founders Day of Giving [held in November each year] is an especially fun opportunity to support the Sorority.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ALPHA SIGMA TAU MEMORY, FROM EITHER YOUR TIME AS A COLLEGIATE OR ALUMNA MEMBER?

After graduating from York College, I began volunteering for AΣT. In 2004, I attended my first National Convention in Savannah, Georgia. At Convention, I was able to connect with collegians and alumnae all across the country. That experience showed me how special AΣT is and what an incredible Sisterhood we have.

Get to Know Me: WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK?

I work in the Division of College

Life at Gettysburg College. I am very connected to the college experience and the tremendous learning and growth that happens in college. While Gettysburg does not have an AΣT chapter, we do have a vibrant fraternal community on campus.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?

Most of my time outside of work is spent with my children and their activities. Both Anthony (11) and Ellie (7) swim and participate in martial arts, and this year we will be going to our first martial arts competition. We are avid sports fans and follow the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Phillies pretty closely.