MEET AN 1899 SOCIETY AMBASSADOR

Viviana Mann

EPSILON ALPHA 2020 /EMBRY-RIDDLE PRESCOTT

By:Kathryn McCoy (Gamma Rho 2020/Seton Hall)

Viviana commits whole-heartedly to the causes she cares about. A senior at Embry-Riddle Prescott studying aeronautical science-fixed wing, Viviana became an 1899 Ambassador on Founders Day 2022. She said, “I took a gap semester to join the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. When I came back, I decided to get involved as the Vice President of Community Relations and an 1899 Ambassador since my chapter did not have either.” She is also involved outside the Sorority as a member of the Student Veterans Organization and the Granite Mountain Ninety-Nines.

As the 1899 Ambassador for the Epsilon Alpha Chapter, she encourages her Sisters to give back. Viviana never thought she could be a donor to the Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation. “I didn’t have the money to donate when I was initiated,” she said, “but eventually I thought signing on as an Ambassador and encouraging my chapter would be helpful.” Viviana’s strategy is to give monthly talks during her chapter’s business meetings reminding Sisters to donate. “I think it worked because I got my little to join on as an Ambassador!” she said. In the future, Viviana would like to be a pilot in the U.S. Navy or a private flight instructor.

I give back to the Foundation because EmbryRiddle Prescott has a small female population. We have to build strong foundations for the future as more women are coming to the campus. AΣT is one of three sororities on my campus, so we all need to build our strength for the future of our [sorority] life.

Get to Know Me:

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SONG RIGHT NOW?

I love “Mountain Sound” by Of Monsters and Men, but I’ve also been listening to “Northern Attitude” by Noah Kahan.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES?

I love kayaking and skiing! I’m mostly on campus or in class, but I love being outside.

The 1899 Society is our exclusive giving society for collegians who donate $18.99 or more within a calendar year

When collegians donate, they demonstrate their commitment to empowering fellow Sisters and growing the future of Alpha Sigma Tau. To learn more about the 1899 Society visit: alphasigmatau.org/foundation

Planned gifts are at the core of our vision of empowering women and growing the future. They allow Alpha Sigma Tau to continue our work, as well as allow our donors to enjoy immediate tax benefits. It is never too late, or too early, to consider planned giving. Thank you to those listed below, who have confirmed a planned/estate gift of any amount or percentage to the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation and are recognized as members of the Legacy Society.

Carol Baril (Beta Zeta 1977/UAB)

Joanna Barrett (Epsilon Epsilon 2007/JWU North Miami)

Esther Fontenot Barrios (Phi 2006/Southeastern Louisana)

Ashley Brown Beasley (Beta Zeta 1989/UAB)

Sally Brancheau Belknap (Alpha 2000/Eastern Michigan)

Julie Bell Bruington (Iota 1979/Emporia State)

Brandy Vaux Carr (Zeta 2001/Lock Haven)

Christina Duggan Covington (Alpha Lambda 1986/Radford)

Heidi Simon Craft (Delta Nu 1999/Beloit)

Martha Drouyor Belknap DeCamp (Alpha 1958/Eastern Michigan)

Ellen Weismiller Eldridge (Alpha Alpha 1966/Ball State)

Charlotte Evans Floyd (Psi 1974/James Madison)

Gail Shockley Fowler (Alpha Lambda 1973/Radford)

Stacey Daniel Fragile (Gamma Mu 1995/WVU Tech)

Nicole Noyse France (Alpha 2000/Eastern Michigan)

Lisa-Marie Cox Fredericks (Beta Xi 1983/Michigan Tech)

Rachel Bourgeois Green (Phi 2005/Southeastern Louisana)

Anne Curran Gruber (Alpha 1970/Eastern Michigan)

Kris Haskin (Beta Pi 1987/Eastern Illinois)

Kirsten Newman Heck (Gamma Pi 2001/Lycoming)

Sarah Hinshaw (Delta Nu 1999/Beloit)

Dr. Edward Jervey (Friend of Alpha Sigma Tau)

Jo Ann Mentzer (Chi 1958/Shepherd)

Patricia Nayle (Phi 1971/Southeastern Louisiana)

Bobbie Nichols (Alpha Gamma 1968/Henderson)

Melinda Henry Oates (Gamma Gamma 1991/UWA)

Rose Marie Schmidt (Theta 1944/Wayne State)

Kathleen Orrison Sharp (Alpha Alpha 1966/Ball State)

Patricia Klausing Simmons (Delta 1970/IUP)

Justina Solties (Gamma Theta 2007/Penn State Behrend)

Christina Oates Turner (Gamma Gamma 2016/UWA)

I’m a Legacy Society member because I hold Alpha Sigma Tau close to my heart. When I found AΣT in college, I found a home full of Sisters. These women demonstrated honesty, support, loyalty, friendship, and love. These were qualities that I wanted in my life, and these women were offering that. My Sister experience did not end at Emporia State University. After serving at the national level, I have Sisters across the nation as lifelong friends. I want the new generation of Sisters to have these same opportunities.

–JULIE BELL BRUINGTON (IOTA 1979/EMPORIA STATE)

If you have included the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation in your will/estate and are not listed above, we may need more information. Please email foundation@alphasigmatau.org or call 317-613-7566 to confirm your planned/estate gift and be recognized as a member of the Legacy Society today. Thank you!