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Hacking into the Tech Industry Sister Jen Lamere wins prestigous award for developing Twitter app that prevents TV spoilers.
COLONY INSTALLATIONS TAU CHAPTER FIRST TO INSTALL AED MACHINE MEET OUR 2014-2015 TRAVELING TEAM
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Megan Fleury, Nebraska at Omaha ‘11, accepts the Xi Achievement Award on behalf of the Gamma Delta Chapter during the awards celebration at The Workout and The Founders’ Academy. Xi Achievement is the highest award a chapter can receive from the National Fraternity.
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here’s something about summer that lifts your spirits. Having friends over for a grill-out, summer vacations and lots of sunshine – those are a few of my favorite summer staples. In the spring issue of The Quill, we asked readers to share their favorite summer traditions. Make sure you check out their responses on page 5. In June I had the pleasure of attending Alpha Xi Delta’s Volunteer Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. This conference was designed specifically for our alumnae volunteers who serve as National Directors and Territory Directors. We spent the weekend learning about our strengths, how to use those strengths to become better leaders and mapping out our game plan to further the mission
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and vision of our dear Fraternity. Overall, I left this event feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment and know our bold, talented Sisters who are serving the Fraternity this biennium will continue to inspire those around them to realize their potential. Now, I know it’s only 2014, but I can’t stop dreaming about next summer’s road trip to Boston for Convention 2015! We’ll be staying at the Sheraton Boston Hotel from July 1–4, 2015. Please save the date and start planning to attend Convention now. It’s a great time - regardless if this is your first or 21st Convention experience. I hope to see you there! This summer we also celebrated the graduation of our senior undergraduate members and welcomed them to alumnae membership within Alpha Xi Delta. If you are a recent graduate, I urge
you to continue your Alpha Xi Delta experience after graduation. Whether it’s to make connections for future job opportunities, building your resume with volunteer experience or meeting new Sisters in your area, volunteering for Alpha Xi Delta is a rewarding, rich experience that will not disappoint. If you’re interested in learning about available opportunities, please email memberservices@alphaxidelta.org.
Loyally,
Sandi Edwards National President
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Colony Installations | Alpha Xi Delta welcomes new Sisters at Temple University and American University.
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Fighting for Our Hearts | Inspired by a Sister’s personal story with heart disease, Alpha Xi Deltas at the University of New Hampshire became leaders on their campus when they were the first chapter to install an AED machine in their home.
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Hacking into the Tech Industry | Jen Lamere, Rochester Institute of Technology ’13, wins the 2014 Net Award for Young Emerging Talent after inventing Twivo, an app to prevent TV spoilers from appearing on your Twitter feed.
Seventeen young women will hit the road this year to inspire our chapters to realize their potential.
CONTENTS 4 Letters to the Editor
Meet our 2014-15 ELCs & LCs |
14 Summer Programs R ecap
5 What’s Trending?
37 M ember News 43 F oundation News
18 Convention News 6 Q&A 7 Housing News 8 N ational Panhellenic Conference News
Connect with us!
Join the conversation with Sisters and keep up to date with the Fraternity by following us on our social media channels.
44 C hapter Eternal 20 A lumnae Association Listing
46 B e The Heart
28 A utism Speaks News
47 F rom the Archives
Cover Photo Credit: Cheyenne Ellis
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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I teach a Montessori style religion class to three to six-year-old children. Two of my students are on the Asperger’s spectrum, and two members of the religious education staff have children with autism. For a Lenten service project, we made the autism awareness wreath that was featured in the fall/winter issue The Quill. I just wanted to share my appreciation for The Quill’s autism awareness feature. Thanks!
Director of Communications and Marketing Lauren Blankenbaker Felts, Indiana ’03 Communications Manager Lauren Fisher, Indiana ’08 National Council 2013-2015 National President Sandi Edwards, Kentucky ’75 National Vice Presidents Suzanne Cantando, UNC Asheville ’92 Michele Herbst Evink, South Dakota State ’86 Nancy Fehremann Gainer, Iowa State ’69 Micaela Isler, Texas ’91 Fatima Johnson, UNC Asheville ’95 Nealy Patty Wheat, West Georgia ’97 The Mission of The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta: To inform, inspire and challenge. To sustain and nurture membership loyalty and interest. To recognize individual, group and Fraternity accomplishments. To provide a forum for the exchange of information and opinion. To be the permanent record for the Fraternity.
Facebook Comments I read it cover to cover! Our Sisters on the Communications staff at FHQ always knock it out of the park! - Susan Eicher Mamber, Kent State ’77 So fantastic to see MSPAA represented, as well as my friend, Amy Rosen! - Jennifer Umberger, Albion ’98 Love the issue....especially the Delta Xi 30 year reunion photo! - Cynthia Hagain, Georgia State ’90 Loved the Susan Eicher Mamber Award at Kent State, proud of the MSU colonization and the Gamma Tau article! Wonderful edition! - Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio Northern ’94
Twitter Comments @JenniferGianino: The newest issue of @alphaxidelta The Quill magazine just arrived. Love the new design...kudos!!! 4
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Address/Name Changes Visit www.alphaxidelta.org or mail changes to 8702 Founders Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268. National Executive Director Elysia Balster Gallivan, South Dakota ’93
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Correction: On pages 35–36 of the spring issue of The Quill, the captions for the pictures of our Gamma Phi Chapter at East Carolina University and our Epsilon Alpha Chapter at the University WisconsinEau Claire were flipped. Below are the photos with the correct school names. We sincerely apologize for this error.
what’s trending now Buy Licensed
Recommend a Young Woman
Alpha Xi Deltas must purchase Greek merchandise only from the approved list of licensed vendors. These vendors pay royalties to Alpha Xi Delta for the opportunity to manufacture products bearing our trademarks, and this revenue benefits Alpha Xi Delta each year by providing funds that enhance our educational programming and philanthropy efforts. When you purchase products from Xi Boutique or licensed vendors, you ensure our brand identity is being used correctly and representing Alpha Xi Delta in the best way. The name “Alpha Xi Delta®”, our Greek letters, the Crest, the Quill badge, BetXi Bear, the phrase “Inspiring Women to Realize Their Potential”, the phrase “Realize Your Potential”, the event title “AmaXIng Challenge”, Alpha Xi Delta and Autism Speaks co-branded logos and the AmaXIng Challenge logo are all registered trademarks. Any item purchased with these marks must be approved by Alpha Xi Delta. This includes items produced and sold by Alpha Xi Deltas. Finding licensed vendors is easy. Just look for the Greek Licensed Product logo in stores or visit www.greekslicensing.com to see a list of all licensed vendors.
Submitting a Member Recommendation Form is just one of the many ways you can help a collegiate chapter during recruitment. Information provided by alumnae and other members of Alpha Xi Delta will help the chapter recognize Alpha Xi Delta legacies and select strong women for membership in our organization. If you know an outstanding young woman who will be going through recruitment this year at a university that has an Alpha Xi Delta chapter, please fill out a Member Recommendation Form online at alphaxidelta.org/memberrecommendations. Remember, the more information that a chapter has about a potential member, the better.
Monthly Instagram Recaps Every month we feature our favorite Alpha Xi Delta Instagrams on our blog, The Inside Ink. If you Instagram, use the hashtag #axidaug14 to share your Alpha Xi Delta pictures during the month of August and you may be featured on our blog. Shout out to @alphaxideltaosu for this picture featuring our Sisters from The Ohio State University!
Summer Reading List We recently posted Alpha Xi Delta’s staff summer reading list on our blog, The Inside Ink. Whether it’s at the beach, pool or in the comfort of your home, get ready to cozy up and enjoy books recommended by FHQ staff members. Here are the top five: 1. “Revenge Wears Prada” by Lauren Weisbeger 2. “Prey Series” by John Sandford 3. “The Giver” by Lois Lowry 4. “The Hurricane Sisters” by Dorothea Benton Frank 5. “Love The One You’re With” by Emily Giffin To view the remaining book suggestions, visit our blog at theinsideink.org. Do you have a favorite book that didn’t make our list? Email your pick to quilleditor@ alphaxidelta.org. alphaxidelta.org
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A My favorite summer tradition is being able to go to the beach back home in San Diego to wash away all the worries and stress. - Katie Gutierrez, Cal State Northridge ’13
Every year during the last weekend in July, a big group of friends and I head to the Illinois River in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and spend some time away from technology and reality. We float on the river and just spend quality time with great friends. It leads to many fun memories! - Ashley Poplin, Central Oklahoma ’11
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Traveling! This summer my Alpha Xi Delta Big Sister is taking me on my first trip to New York City. While there, we are planning to meet up with some of the Sisters I met at the 50th National Convention last summer in San Francisco.
your University/Alma mater?
- Melissa Rubel, Nevada-Las Vegas ‘11
Submit your response to quilleditor@alphaxidelta.org for possible entry in the next issue of The Quill.
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For the last 10 years, my chapter Sisters and I have gone on a girls’ trip. Six to eight of us go to a different city and just relax! We laugh and relive the crazy days of living in the Gamma Nu Chapter house down in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. We look forward to it every year!
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HOUSING NEWS
SHOW OFF YOUR The Alpha Xi Delta National Housing Corporation advances the Fraternity’s success through a portfolio of sound, enriched living and learning environments, and they want to see where you live and learn! Any woman living in an Alpha Xi Delta designated chapter facility, lodge or residence hall is encouraged to submit a photo of her decorated living and/or learning space.
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First, second and third place winners will be featured in the fall/winter issue of The Quill. The first place winner will also take home a $100 gift card to PBdorm*, an official Alpha Xi Delta licensed vendor! To submit your photos, please email a high-resolution photo (300 dpi or larger) to Jennifer Foster, Director of Housing, at jfoster@alphaxidelta.org. All submissions are due by September 6, 2014.
* By entering, you will also receive special promotions and offers from PBdorm and select Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands. Please indicate if you would not like to receive special offers from PBdorm with your entry.
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NPC NEWS
Spread the Happiness :) Sorority membership linked to higher well-being for college graduates Fraternity and sorority members are significantly more engaged in their workplace and overall happier than students who were not part of a Greek organization, according to survey results from Gallup. More than 30,000 college graduates across the U.S. were surveyed about workplace engagement and overall wellbeing. The results found that those who were members of fraternities or sororities are more likely to be “thriving” in their well-being and engaged at work than college graduates who did not go Greek. Gallup partnered with the National Panhellenic Conference and the North-American Interfraternity Conference to conduct this research. It is a subset of the initial Gallup-Purdue Index survey released in April, which studied the characteristics of the student experience that are most important to longterm outcomes for graduates. The report found that college graduates who had inspiring mentors and professors, who took part in long-term academic projects and extracurricular activities, and who had an internship or job where they applied what they learned are more likely to have higher well-being and work engagement later in life. The 16% of college graduates who are members of Greek organizations are more likely to report being emotionally supported and having experiential and deep learning activities while in college, all of which likely have contributed to their higher work engagement and well-being.
“...fraternity and sorority members are more likely to be thriving in all of Gallup’s five elements of well-being —
purpose, social, financial, community and physical.” According to Gallup, here’s why fraternity and sorority members are better at their jobs: “Fraternity and sorority members’ engagement advantage indicates that they are more likely to be intellectually and emotionally connected to their organizations and enthusiastic about their work. Overall, 43% of fraternity and sorority members who are employed full time for an employer are engaged in the workplace, compared with 38% of all other college graduates. Importantly, these differences are statistically significant after controlling for key demographic variables, including gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.” The survey also found that fraternity and sorority members are more likely to be thriving in all of Gallup’s five elements of well-being — purpose, social, financial, community and physical. According to Gallup: Fraternity and sorority members are more likely than their non-Greek counterparts to find fulfillment in daily work and interactions, to have strong social relationships and access to the resources people need, to feel financially secure, to be physically healthy and to take part in a true community. To view the full report, visit gallup.com.
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Chapter Installations
American University
Temple University
Location: Washington, D.C. Chapter: Iota Phi Re-Installation date: April 12, 2014 Chapter size: 79
Location: Philadelphia, PA Chapter: Iota Chi Installation date: May 3, 2014 Chapter size: 124
The school: American University is a leader in global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout the United States and nearly 140 countries. Located in Washington, D.C., the university provides opportunities for academic excellence, public service and internships in the nation’s capital and around the world.
The school: Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Temple University is a comprehensive public research university. The school is home to more than 35,000 students, nearly 300 academic programs and hundreds of student organizations, including five National Panhellenic sororities.
Colony snapshot: Fraternity Headquarters received an invitation to colonize a new chapter at American University in April 2013. Educational Leadership Consultant Sarah Kaewsowatana, Towson ’10, arrived on campus earlier in the spring to conduct a successful colonization. After tabling on campus; meeting with fraternities, sororities and other campus organizations; and hosting a variety of recruitment events, Alpha Xi Delta welcomed new members and celebrated Bid Day on February 1. Since Bid Day, the colony women have been busy immersing themselves into Greek life at American University. Alpha Xi Delta helped Phi Mu with their candy gram fundraiser, decorated window letters with Sigma Delta Tau and participated in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days, just to name a few. The chapter was installed on April 12, 2014. Approximately 150 Sisters and friends gathered in Washington, D.C. throughout the weekend, to celebrate the chapter’s Installation and welcome 79 new members into our Sisterhood.
Colony snapshot: Alpha Xi Delta announced in November 2013 plans to establish a new chapter at Temple University. Public relations efforts began at the start of the 2013-2014 academic year, and in the spring of 2014, Educational Leadership Consultant Jaclyn Dzpiepak, Iowa ’10, arrived on campus to meet with interested members and conduct a successful colony recruitment. This past semester Alpha Xi Deltas at Temple University have been busy building their chapter and participating in campus events. Members participated in their first ever colony retreat, elected officers to serve on the chapter’s Executive Committee and traveled to New York City to represent Alpha Xi Delta and Autism Speaks on The Today Show for World Autism Awareness Day. The chapter placed first during Temple University’s Greek Sing and raised more than $3,000 for Relay for Life. The Iota Chi Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta was officially installed on May 3, 2014, making Alpha Xi Delta the fifth National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) organization on campus. More than 225 Sisters and friends gathered in Philadelphia to watch as the chapter received their official charter and welcomed 124 women into our Sisterhood. alphaxidelta.org
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FEATURE
Hearts FIGHTING FOR OUR
By Lauren Fisher, Indiana ’08, Communications Manager
When Dave Blatchford went over to the Alpha Xi Delta chapter house
at the University of New Hampshire in November of 2011, he had no way of knowing he would meet a young woman who would impact his life for the next three years. It all started with a casual invite for
members from the Durham 2253 Local Fire Department to have dinner at the Alpha Xi Delta chapter house to thank the men for their service. While there, Dave met Andrea Karpinski, New Hampshire ’10, and learned of her family’s struggle with heart disease.
When Andrea was just 15 years old, her mother passed away from a massive heart attack. Three months later, her sister Cassandra passed away from the same heart disease when she experienced sudden heart failure at the age of 20. That same night at dinner, Andrea revealed she too had the same heart disease that killed her mother and sister. She confided in Dave and told him she experienced heart failure while running on a treadmill at a local gym earlier that year in May of 2011. In a letter she later wrote to Blatchford, Andrea said, “Although the gym was equipped with an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), no one thought to use it. I lost consciousness and was without oxygen for nine minutes before help arrived.” Nine minutes… After this traumatic experience, Andrea decided to get an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) surgically implanted into her chest to protect herself if she experienced
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sudden heart failure again. In order to help raise awareness of heart disease and to help protect others, Andrea now volunteers for the American Heart Association and shares her stories with individuals across the country. She wants to prevent this from happening to others, especially her Alpha Xi Delta Sisters. In her letter to Blatchford, Andrea said, “… I am protected in the future. I now have a little electronic paramedic in my chest, however; the people I love, especially my sorority Sisters, do not.” Andrea’s goal was to have an AED installed inside the Tau Chapter house before she graduated in the spring of 2013. According to Dave, an AED is a small machine, a little bit bigger than a shoe box. It is used to read the electricity that flows through a person’s body and it decides if the heart rhythm is shockable. “The minute you turn the machine on, it starts telling you what to do, how to perform CPR and when to stop,” Dave said. “It’s basically like having an EMS provider standing over your shoulder telling you what to do.”
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Chapter President, Alyssa Holland, and firefighter Dave Blatchford proudly display the AED that was purchased for the Alpha Xi Delta chapter house at the University of New Hampshire.
Photo Credit: Melissa Proulx of The New Hampshire
Dave remembers the night Andrea shared her story with his crew and her chapter Sisters. “Looking around the room, there were five firemen wiping their eyes, and they were trying not to let people see them wipe their eyes,” Dave said. After hearing her story, the firemen and Alpha Xi Delta Sisters were determined to help Andrea with her dream of getting an AED installed in the chapter house. Dave returned to the firehouse and started brainstorming ways to help Andrea and the Alpha Xi Delta Sisters. That’s
when he came up with the idea to start a t-shirt drive. “As soon as Dave Blatchford finished telling us Andrea’s story, he followed with his plans for the t-shirt drive to raise funds to get the AED,” said Tau Chapter President, Alyssa Holland. “Immediately there was a sense of urgency shared between myself and all of my Sisters to raise the money and see Andrea’s wishes through.” And so the quest to find and purchase an AED began. Dave and his crew spent countless hours researching AED
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Photo credit for all photos: Melissa Proulx of The New Hampshire
providers and presenting information to Tau Chapter’s housing corporation. Eventually, one of the Durham firefighters found a program through the state of New Hampshire that allowed the chapter to purchase an AED at a discounted rate, and he brought it to Dave’s attention. “It was quick and painless,” Dave said as he was talking about the process of purchasing an AED. While the firefighters were busy researching equipment, Alpha Xi Deltas were busy selling t-shirts, and after a few pushes to sell t-shirts to their friends and family, Alpha Xi Deltas at the University of New Hampshire raised enough money to purchase their AED for just under $900. After three years of ups and downs, plans were approved and made to have an AED installed in the chapter in April of 2014, one year after Andrea graduated from the University of New Hampshire, making Alpha Xi Delta the first Greek organization on campus to have an AED installed in their chapter facility. “When I eventually called Andrea and told her we did it, she just said, ‘I can’t believe you guys kept doing this’,” Dave recalled. “It was such a journey to get it in there. To me, her story was enough to keep us pushing to get it done.” Unfortunately, Andrea couldn’t be there for the installation and celebration due to a delay in travel plans. While Dave said he was disappointed she couldn’t make it
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to the celebration, it was still an exciting time to know that after three years, Andrea’s dream came true. “Andrea’s story had such a profound impact on the Sisters for years to come,” Alyssa said. “Sisters were moved to do whatever possible to make Andrea’s hope a reality.” And they couldn’t have done it without the help from Dave and his crew. “…From gathering paperwork on liability, to designing the t-shirts, to working with a vendor to get us an amazing deal on the AED itself, Dave’s dedication and whole-hearted persistence truly made getting the AED in our house possible,” Alyssa said. When talking about Dave, Alyssa said, “He is everything I imagine a true firefighter to be; he cares deeply about every single person he serves to protect in Durham and will do anything in his power to keep all of us safe.” Now, Andrea’s Sisters at the University of New Hampshire will be protected for years to come, and Sisters hope to help the Durham 2253 Local Fire Department install AEDs in the other fraternity and sorority houses on campus. “In our fundraising efforts, Tau Chapter raised a little under $200 in extra funds, which we plan on donating to the next house who plans to fundraise and have an AED installed in their chapter house,” Alyssa said. “It feels great to be the first Greek organization at UNH to have an AED installed, but more importantly, it feels even better to be able to spread
In April, 2014, three year’s after Andrea’s quest to get an AED began, an AED was delivered to the chapter house. The Sisters of Tau Chapter raised funds by selling t-shirts and worked with the Durham 2253 Local Fire Department to purchase the AED machine. Tau Chapter is the first Greek organization at the University of New Hampshire to have an AED installed in their chapter facility.
awareness to all of the Greek organizations that AEDs can save lives and should be in every Greek chapter house on campus.” When looking back at her chapter’s journey, Alyssa said, “For those who knew Andrea, getting the AED was a triumph. The younger Sisters who did not know Andrea took away from this journey what being a Sister of Alpha Xi Delta truly means – that for life you have a group of women who care about and support one another in their endeavors always… Andrea has been faced with so much tragedy in her life, and she chooses to take her story and empower others. I am truly honored to be Andrea’s Sister, and I know that each and every Sister of Tau Chapter feels the same. Heart disease is so profound in the United States that all should take measures to be protected in any way.” The Durham firefighters are currently making plans to hold training classes for the Alpha Xi Deltas next fall to teach the women how to use the AED and certify them in CPR so they feel comfortable performing it in an emergency situation. “Don’t be afraid to get involved,” Dave said when talking about what to do in an emergency situation. “I can honestly tell you that one of the best feelings in the world is to find out you helped somebody or you changed their life.”
“When I eventually called Andrea and told her we did it, she just said, ‘I can’t believe you guys kept doing this’,” Dave recalled. “It was such a journey to get it in there. To me, her story was enough to keep us pushing to get it done.”
If you’re interested in learning more about this story or how you can get an AED installed in your chapter house, please contact the Durham Professional Firefighters Local #2253 or Dave Blatchford at dblatchford@ci.durham.nh.us.
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Summer Programs Recap
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Volunteer Leadership Conference The Volunteer Leadership Conference (VLC) was a time for National and Territory Directors, National Council, National Housing Corporation and Foundation Trustees to use their ideas and talents to plan for the upcoming biennium. With a theme focused on sports and game planning, this weekend was packed with great ideas, training and collaboration. VLC attendees also enjoyed a fun night out to the NCAA Hall of Champions located in Indianapolis.
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summer programming This summer, Alpha Xi Deltas have been gathering across the country to take part in leadership conferences and recruitment training sessions. Let’s take a look at what some of our Sisters have been up to!
3& sessions 4 The Workout Alpha Xi Delta’s comprehensive recruitment training program, The Workout, was offered in two sessions this summer, in Atlanta, Georgia, and Bloomington, Indiana. The Workout helps get our chapters in top condition before they start the recruitment marathon. Activities and exercises for a successful recruitment plan and a review of conversation tactics gave Sisters the tools they need to instill Alpha Xi Delta pride within their chapters. Top: Sisters attended The Workout in Bloomington, Indiana to prepare for the upcoming recruitment season. Left: Alpha Xi Deltas gathered at Georgia Tech to strengthen their recruitment skills during The Workout.
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meet your e Educational Leadership Consultants (ELCs) and Leadership Coaches (LCs)
Standing, back row from left to right: Anna Salvaggio Western Michigan ’10 Leadership Coach Kelsey Bergren Indiana ’11 Educational Leadership Consultant Kasey Treybig Texas State ’10 Educational Leadership Consultant
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Kelsey Kobe Kent State ’10 Educational Leadership Consultant Shelby Young* Alabama at Birmingham ’09 Educational Leadership Consultant Olivia Farnham Syracuse ’11 Educational Leadership Consultant
Sitting, front row from left to right: Courtney Kalinowski West Chester ’10 Educational Leadership Consultant Chelsea Dougherty Penn State ’11 Educational Leadership Consultant Brooke Dorris Texas ’10 Educational Leadership Consultant
elcs & lcs! Julia Blaeser Ohio ’10 Educational Leadership Consultant
Amanda Davis Central Oklahoma ’10 Educational Leadership Consultant
Jane Drummond Nebraska-Lincoln ’10 Educational Leadership Consultant
Sydney Vandeveer Alma ’11 Educational Leadership Consultant
Elisha Levingston New Mexico State ’10 Educational Leadership Consultant
Whitney Johnson Washington ’11 Educational Leadership Consultant
Bailey Hamm Florida Atlantic ’10 Leadership Coach
Megan Webner Ohio State ’11 Educational Leadership Consultant
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To learn more about these programs, visit alphaxidelta.org.
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Convention 2015
Save date!
National Convention is a time for Alpha Xi Deltas to reconnect through our long-established traditions like Sisterhood events and the Rose Banquet, while being inspired to leave a lasting impact on the Fraternity’s future. We hope you’ll join us in Boston for Convention 2015, where we will celebrate the many successes of the past biennium, hear from inspiring speakers, sneak in some free time to discover Boston and leave with a great sense of pride and inspiration to bring about positive change in our communities, ensuring the growth of our beloved Fraternity!
JULY 1–4, 2015 • SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL (P.S. Yes, there will be fireworks, too!)
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Update Your Information
update your information Where are your Sisters?
80,000 The number of missing emails in our database for all Sisters. When you were in college, we likely had your .EDU email address listed in our database. If you have graduated, please take a minute to update your new email address via Exclusively Xi.
Tau, Pi and Beta Mu The top three chapters with the most ‘lost’ Sisters. Tau Chapter at the University of New Hampshire has 1,045 lost Sisters, the Pi Chapter at Ohio University has 794 lost Sisters and the Beta Mu Chapter at Bowling Green State University has 780 lost Sisters.
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The number of living alumnae listed in Alpha Xi Delta’s membership database. In total, Alpha Xi Delta has 214 chapters, including dormant chapters. Ohio is the state that is home to the most number of active chapters – 12 in total!
4,654 The number of alumnae whom are listed in our database with no address. The Quill is mailed to all Sisters in our database who have a valid address in our database. If you know a Sister who has moved recently, please check in with her to make sure she updates her address with Alpha Xi Delta to ensure she receives communication from the Fraternity.
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The number of incorrect mailing addresses listed in our database. The United States Census Bureau reports that it is estimated a person in the United States can expect to move 12 times in their lifetime. If you’re reading this, thank you! You have a valid address with Alpha Xi Delta. Now, reach out to a Sister who may have recently moved or hasn’t received a copy of The Quill in quite some time. Chances are she is considered ‘lost’ in our database.
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The average time it takes to update your information via Exclusively Xi. If you haven’t registered for an account, visit alphaxidelta.org and click on the Exclusively Xi button on the homepage. Once you are registered, you’ll have access to your profile where you can update your address, phone number, email address and manage what information you received from the Fraternity.
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Alumnae Association Listing
Alumnae Association Directory Get together with Sisters for fun and friendship by joining an alumnae association in your area. If there isn’t an association near you, you can start one with at least five interested alumnae in good standing. Learn more at alphaxidelta.org.
ALABAMA Auburn-Opelika Contact: Jill Stover Email: azdauburnalumni@gmail.com Birmingham Area Contact: Regan Grimm Email: rgrimm88@hotmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Birmingham Alumnae Group Chattahoochee Valley Contact: Adrienne Bentley Email: axidalumnae@gmail.com Facebook: axidchattahoocheevalley Huntsville-Madison County Contact: Catalina Ontiveros Email: catalinaontiveros@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Huntsville - Madison County Alumnae Association Mobile Bay Contact: Alicia Cochran Spencer Email: aliciaspencer@att.net Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Mobile Bay Alumnae ARIZONA Phoenix Contact: Jessica Holden Email: axidphxalum@gmail.com Website: alphaxidelta.org/axidphx Facebook: Phoenix Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association Tucson Contact: Sharon Scherer Hessoun Email: shessoun@gmail.com Website: tucsonalphaxidelta.org Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Tucson AZ Alumna
ARKANSAS Little Rock Contact: Jessica Brents Dunham Email: alphaxidelta.littlerock@ gmail.com
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CALIFORNIA Diablo Valley Contact: Joan Frazell Marable Email: marable@earthlink.net Fresno Contact: Kimberly Balch Email: kimberlybalch@comcast.net Facebook: alphaxideltafresno alumnaeassociation Los Angeles Contact: Mirai Booth-Ong Email: laalumpresident@gmail.com Website: laalphaxidelta.blogspot.com Facebook: la.alumassociation North San Diego County Contact: Donna Loya Email: nsdcaxidalumnae@gmail.com Facebook: axidsdalum Sacramento Contact: Elizabeth Payette Email: sacalphaxideltaalumnae@ gmail.com Facebook: Sacramento Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association San Fernando Valley Contact: Sally Smith Reimers Email: mustangsallysar@hotmail.com Stanislaus Contact: Jordan Rushing Email: axidalums@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Stanislaus Alumnae Association
COLORADO Denver Contact: Stacey Cummins Email: mahaces2975@gmail.com Website: alphaxideltadenver. blogspot.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Denver Alumnae Association Northern Colorado Contact: Kimberly Baird Schutt Email: kbschutt114@comcast.net Facebook: AXDNoCo
Pikes Peak Contact: Ann Hall Email: ann_hall42@q.com
DELAWARE Chesapeake Contact: Nadia Shepherd Email: shepherdnc@aol.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Chesapeake Alumnae Association
Tampa Contact: Beth Potter Email: tampaalphaxidelta@yahoo.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Tampa Alumnae
GEORGIA Atlanta North Metro Contact: Paige Bushart Email: 4busharts@comcast.net Facebook: Atlanta Alumnae Philadelphia Atlanta South Metro Contact: Diana Rizzo Contact: Debbie Shepherd Email: dar707@gmail.com Facebook: Philadelphia Area Alumnae Email: asma.axid@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Atlanta South Metro FLORIDA Chattahoochee Valley Brevard County Contact: Adrienne Bentley Contact: Helen Carroll Email: axidalumnae@gmail.com Email: helar1532@aol.com Facebook: axidchattahoocheevalley DeLand Contact: Lyndsey Morton Email: lyndsey.morton11@gmail.com IOWA Cedar Rapids Contact: Amy Gaffney-Ignalis Greater Orlando Email: amygi@msn.com Contact: Amy Jo Holobyn Email: ajholobyn@yahoo.com Iowa City Facebook: Orlando Alpha Xi Delta Contact: Dana Hartman Alumnae Email: iowacity.alphaxi@gmail.com Jacksonville Iowa-Illinois Quad Cities Contact: Azucena (Susie) Crosbie Contact: Janice Dietz Email: jaxalphaxidelta@gmail.com Email: dietzjan7@gmail.com Facebook: Jacksonville - Alpha Xi Facebook: QCA Alpha Xi Delta Delta Alumnae Mt. Pleasant Palm Beach Contact: Thelma Jean Merck Parker Contact: Kate Krzystofiak Email: tjpv8@aol.com Email: katekrzystofiak@gmail.com Pinellas County Contact: Bonnie Jefferis Email: axdpinellascounty@gmail.com Website: pinellascounty.alphaxidelta.org Tallahassee Contact: Judy Levy Email: judithlevy@embarqmail.com
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ILLINOIS KANSAS or perhaps you have Bloomington-Normal Greater Kansas City been out of school for a few years. Either way, you may find that now Contact: Kelly Heim Contact: Leslie Nelson is the perfect time for you to connect with other alumnae Sisters in your Email: kelly.j.heim.az6f@statefarm.com Email: axidgkcaa@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta KC Alum area! There are many reasons for joining an alumnae association – making Chicago North Shore new friends, reconnecting with other Sisters, networking and of course, Contact: Jean Grommes Feehan having fun! If you went to alphaxidelta.org and did not find an alumnae Email: jeanfeehan11@gmail.com LOUISIANA Louisiana North Shore Website: alphaxideltachicago association near you, there are Sisters to help you start a new association. Contact: Linda Hawkins Christopher northshore.com Tobi Curtis, Lifetime Engagement Manager, and Heather Lerch, National Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - Chicago Email: lindachristopher831@gmail.com Facebook: Louisiana North Shore Alumnae Extension Chair, will help you though the process. North Shore Alumnae Association Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association Chicago Northwest Suburban Want to start an alumnae association in your area? Here’s how: New Orleans Contact: Deb Keyes Contact: Kriste Durnin Buck Email: axiddeb@gmail.com 1 E mail FHQ@alphaxidelta.org and ask for a geographical listing of Email: kristebuck@gmail.com Website: alphaxidelta-nwchicago. Website: www.axidnola.webs.com blogspot.com members in your area. Facebook: axid.cnwsaa 2 Reach out to Sisters in the area via email, Facebook and Twitter. Chicago West Towns MAINE Heather Lerch, National Alumnae Extension Chair, will be able to Southern Maine Contact: Shari Arends Email: sja816@att.net Contact: Meaghan Champney assist you in soliciting members. Contact her at AlphaXiAlum@ Email: mainealphaxialums@gmail.com verizon.net. City of Chicago Website: mainealphaxialums. Contact: Stephanie Czajken wordpress.com 3 H ost a few gatherings to get to know those members who Email: alphaxidelta.chicagocity@ Facebook: mainealphaxideltaalumnae are interested in joining. These events will help you get a feel gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Chicago for the direction and needs of your group while building your City Alumnae Association MARYLAND membership. Maryland Metro Iowa-Illinois Quad Cities Contact: Sheri Edwards O’Connell 4 Once your association is sustainable, you will submit a petition Contact: Janice Dietz Email: morgandesign@hotmail.com Email: dietzjan7@gmail.com Website: axidmmaa.blogspot.com to National Council for approval. New associations are mentored Facebook: QCA Alpha Xi Delta Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Maryland by the National Alumnae Extension Chair throughout the initial Metro Alumnae process to ensure they receive special care. Madison Area Contact: Elizabeth Williams Polousky Chesapeake 5 Once you are approved as an association, your Territory Alumnae Email: ewp@owenpolousky.com Contact: Nadia Shepherd Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Email: shepherdnc@aol.com Director will be able to assist you in your second year as an Madison Area Alumnae Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta association. Our newest alumnae associations are having a great Chesapeake Alumnae Association time celebrating Sisterhood at Founders’ Day and supporting Mt. Pleasant Contact: Kate Krzystofiak Autism Speaks as well as hosting events ranging from painting Email: katekrzystofiak@gmail.com MASSACHUSETTS classes, creating and sending care packages to collegiate chapters, Greater Boston Salt Creek Area meeting for happy hours, creating cookbooks and attending Contact: Jill Potts Contact: Carla Thorpe Email: jillpotts@comcast.net baseball games together. Email: azdsaltcreek@yahoo.com Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Greater Boston Alumnae Association Springfield Contact: Jill Gordon Greater Worcester Email: jill.gordon16@gmail.com Contact: Lisa Mues MISSOURI Detroit Metro Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta St. Louis Email: lisa.mues@gmail.com Contact: Lynn Goldberg Central Illinois Area Alumnae Contact: Aline Neuman Website: alphaxidelta.org/axid Email: lybobrow@umich.edu Email: abonstarspur@juno.com worcesteralum Greater Kansas City INDIANA MINNESOTA Contact: Leslie Nelson Indianapolis Minneapolis-St. Paul MICHIGAN Contact: axidgkcaa@gmail.com Contact: Vivian Schilling Surface Ann Arbor Contact: Jennifer Newport Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta KC Alum Email: vivianvaldass@aol.com Contact: Marian S. West Email: mspaa.axid@gmail.com Email: mswest59@hotmail.com Website: msp.alphaxidelta.org Facebook: Minneapolis-St. Paul Alumnae Association
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OHIO OREGON Houston Akron Corvallis Contact: Darah Eckert Contact: Laura King Contact: Judy Brazee Email: axidhouston@yahoo.com Email: xi23@aol.com Email: brazee@ipns.com Website: alphaxidelta-houston.org Facebook: axid.houston Bowling Green Portland NEBRASKA Contact: Linda Polzin San Antonio Metroplex Contact: Karen Rosvall Lincoln Email: grandmanonny5@gmail.com Email: axidpdx@yahoo.com Contact: Marsha Mabry Schendel Contact: Melisa Haessler Email: marshaschendel@msn.com Facebook: axidpdx Email: axidlincolnalum@gmail.com Cincinnati Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Website: axidlincolnalum.org Contact: Nicole Kuzmin-Nichols Alumnae - San Antonio Facebook: Lincoln Alumnae PENNSYLVANIA Association Email: clevelandazd@yahoo.com Pittsburgh Cleveland Omaha Metro VIRGINIA Contact: Dana Koluezez Brown Contact: Michelle Murray Contact: Katy Nilsson Chesapeake Email: danakbrown@gmail.com Email: nkn@saneron-ccel.com Email: nilssonhuskers@cox.net Contact: Nadia Shepherd Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Facebook: alphaxidelta.org/cincinnati Pittsburgh Alumni Association Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Email: shepherdnc@aol.com Alumnae Chapter – Omaha Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Columbus Chesapeake Alumnae Association Philadelphia Contact: Meggin Demski Flowers Contact: Diana Rizzo Email: mfdemski@gmail.com Northern Virginia NEVADA Email: dar707@gmail.com Facebook: Columbus, OH Las Vegas Facebook: Philadelphia Area Alumnae Contact: Liz Battaglia Alumnae Association Contact: Nicole Westlind Email: axidnvaa@gmail.com Email: lv.alphaxi.alumnae@gmail.com Website: alphaxidelta-nvaa.org Cuyahoga West Shore Website: vegasalphaxidelta.org Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta TENNESSEE Contact: Lara Mueller Facebook: Las Vegas Alpha Xi NOVA Alumnae Nashville Email: lara.mueller1@gmail.com Delta Alumnae Association Contact: Elizabeth Adams Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta - Cuyahoga Email: nashvillealphaxidelta@gmail.com Tidewater West Shore Alumnae Association Facebook: Nashville Area Alumnae Contact: Jennifer Patterson NEW JERSEY Email: jennifergspatterson@gmail.com Northern New Jersey Dayton Website: tidewateralumnaeassociation. Contact: Virginia Drick Messing Contact: Jan Dorrough Austin webs.com TEXAS Email: svdrickm@gmail.com Email: axiddayton@gmail.com Facebook: Tidewater Alumnae Arlington Facebook: Dayton Ohio Association Contact: Terri Wilson Philadelphia Alpha Xi Delta Email: tlwilson85@yahoo.com Contact: Diana Rizzo Website: arlingtonaxid.com Newark-Granville Email: dar707@gmail.com WASHINGTON Facebook: facebook.com/ Contact: Donna Butler Hill Facebook: Philadelphia groups/60809219632 Greater Seattle Email: trsh13@windstream.net Area Alumnae Contact: Megan Caldwell Email: megcaldwell@gmail.com Austin Springfield Website: axidseattlealumnae.com Contact: Brittney Dimes NEW YORK Contact: Amanda Simmons Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Email: brittney.dimes@gmail.com Buffalo Email: ashawonu01@yahoo.com Seattle Area Alumnae Contact: Barbara Michalski Bay Area Houston-Galveston Email: fillneck@aol.com Warren Contact: Jennie Hampton Contact: Susan King Email: hampton.jennie@gmail.com WISCONSIN Rochester Email: king951@neo.rr.com Greater Milwaukee Contact: Virginia Vorhis Contact: Melissa Schinker Reed Dallas Email: vvorhis@juno.com Email: melaxid@hotmail.com Contact: Kathy Moore Dwight OKLAHOMA Website: greatermilwaukee.alphaxi Email: kdwight@ix.netcom.com Oklahoma City delta.org Website: alphaxideltadallas.org NORTH CAROLINA Contact: Sylvia Roberts Facebook: alphaxigmaa Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Triangle of NC Email: alphaxideltaokc@gmail.com Dallas Alumnae Contact: Lori Bruhns Website: tulsa.okc.alphaxidelta.org Madison Area Email: info@axidtrianglenc.org Facebook: alphaxideltaokc Contact: Elizabeth Williams Polousky El Paso Del Norte Website: www.axidtrianglenc.org Email: ewp@owenpolousky.com Contact: Mireya Sandoval Facebook: Alumnae AssociationTulsa Facebook: Alpha Xi Delta Email: epaxid@gmail.com Triangle of North Carolina Contact: Jill Tenzythoff Madison Area Alumnae Website: axidelpaso.blogspot.com Email: jillten@cox.net Facebook: axidepalum Western North Carolina Contact: Myra Grant Email: myrang48@att.net If you are interested in looking up an association on Facebook, search for the group using the Facebook search bar and the Mt. Pleasant Contact: Kate Krzystofiak Email: katekrzystofiak@gmail.com
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Meet the Northern Colorado Alumnae Association The Northern Colorado Alumnae Association is one of Alpha Xi Delta’s newest associations. The association’s petition was approved in the spring of 2013, and throughout the past year, association members have met for lunches, a wine and painting class, a holiday party and Founders’ Day celebration, just to name a few. Let’s take a closer look at some of the Sisters who make up the association!
SUSAN VOEGLIE TEMPLAR, WISCONSIN ‘58 Susan graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in June of 1960. She is now an active member of the Northern Colorado Alumnae Association and is a retired social worker. Six years ago, she received her Order of the Rose recognition for 50 years of membership in Alpha Xi Delta.
ELIZABETH WEBER WILLIAMS, ALMA ‘98 Elizabeth Weber Williams is an Assistant Professor in Organizational and Health Communication at Colorado State University. Elizabeth graduated from Alma College where she was initiated into the Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta. She traveled for the Fraternity as an Educational Leadership Consultant in 2001-2002 and did her graduate work at Purdue University.
MARTY BACHMAN, NORTHERN COLORADO ‘76 Marty is the Nursing Department Chair and Program Director at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, Colorado. She is 56 years old and is known as the “bra lady” in Northern Colorado because she picks up new bras that have been donated to local thrift shops and delivers them to women’s shelters for those who show up with only the clothes on their backs.
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KIM SCHUTT, ILLINOIS ’90 Kim is the president of the Northern Colorado Alumnae Association. She is in her 40s, an attorney, mother of two and an active community volunteer. She married her college sweetheart from the University of Illinois and they have been enjoying their life in Colorado for the past 20 years.
ROBIN HOFFMAN, BETHANY ’94 Robin is a member of our Delta Chapter at Bethany College and is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently the Chief Marketing Services Officer/ Senior Marketing Consultant at AR&D in Colorado. Robin has more than 15 years of experience in the journalism industry in Denver, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Norfolk, Virginia, and Toledo, Ohio.
LEE ANNE PECK, SOUTH DAKOTA ’73 Lee is a professor of journalism at the University of Northern Colorado. She was raised in Illinois and Heidelberg, Germany and has lived and taught in Switzerland and Croatia.
Interested in learning more about the Northern Colorado Alumnae Association? Contact Kim Schutt at kbschutt114@comcast.net.
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Jen participated in a photo shoot with Seventeen Magazine for an article highlighting her achievements.
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Jen Lamere, Rochester Institute of Technology ’13, began experimenting with computer programming and coding at the age of seventeen. At the young age of 18, she entered and won a hackathon where she invented Twivo, an app to prevent TV spoilers from popping up in your Twitter feed, and was featured in an article by Seventeen Magazine called “How to Get Important People to Look Past your Age”. She went on to become the youngest intern to work at Twitter and after being the only female and individual from the United States to be nominated in her category, Jen was awarded the 2014 Net Award for Emerging Talent of the Year. We caught up with Jen to learn more about her successful year as a tech whiz!
How did you get interested in coding at such a young age? Jen Lamere: My dad was a software engineer and part of his job was to represent his company at hackathons, and I started tagging along with him. I wouldn’t really do too much at first, but I just liked the environment. Once I was about 17, I started to do a little bit of programming. I started to make small hacks, and every time I went to a hackathon I would do something a little bigger and a little better until I kind of knew what I was doing.
For those of us who don’t know, could you tell us what a hack is and how a hackathon works? JL: A hack is a little app or coding project that you’ve been working on, but it’s not complete yet. If you were writing, it would be like the rough draft; there are a lot of things wrong with it, but you did it really quickly just to get your ideas down. A hackathon is basically a coding marathon. It usually has some sort of theme, like TV, only women can enter or music and you have about 24 hours, sometimes 48 hours, to just work on your project, either by yourself or in a team. At the end of the hackathon everyone gets up and presents their hack and the different companies sponsor awards. alphaxidelta.org 25
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Tell us a little bit about the TVNext Hackathon you competed in back in 2013. How did you feel during the event? JL: I was really nervous, mostly because it was the first time I ever went into a hackathon without a partner, and I knew I was going to have to carry my own weight. Once my idea started to take off and once I started making progress, I got really excited, powered through and worked on it until it was done. I was also nervous about being the youngest and the only girl there. I knew that when I stood up to present my hack, I was going to stand out because of those two things, but then as I saw some of the other presentations, I started to get more confident with my idea. When I actually got up to present my hack, I wasn’t feeling too bad. How did it feel when you found out you won for your work on Twivo? JL: It was really exciting! They had a live poll going, so you could see the percentage of the votes on a bar graph as the voting was still happening. As time went on, I could see I was pulling more and more ahead, and I got really excited because I knew I was going to win. I understand you were an Engineering Intern at the Twitter branch in Boston last summer. Could tell us what it was like to be an intern for Twitter and what a typical day was like in the office? JL: It was really fun! It’s a really great community, and I’m glad I ended up working there because the people are really supportive. I worked closely with two other interns on a project, so my day was divided between working with the two of them in meetings and deciding what we were going to do and programming on my own. As a company, we would usually all eat lunch together, and I also had a host who served as my mentor for the summer. We would go get coffee together at least once a week and talk about my goals for the summer and what I was learning. There were also other perks. For instance, one day all of the interns went to a Red Sox game together and another time we all went out for ice cream, played mini golf and had a fun day out together. It’s definitely a work-hard, play-hard kind of environment.
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How did it feel to know that you were the youngest intern to ever work at Twitter? JL: It was really nerve racking, and I definitely knew a lot less than the other interns, but they were really awesome. They helped me get caught up to speed on everything, and I never felt like I was treated less because I was a lot younger than them. What’s one thing you learned from your experience at Twitter last summer? JL: Throughout the whole experience, I learned how to learn. Especially in software engineering, you can never learn everything that you need to know. The most important thing I learned was how to pick things up as I go. Back in January, you were nominated for the 2014 Net Award in Emerging Talent of the Year. How did it feel to be nominated? JL: It was definitely surprising. It’s not something I was expecting. It was really cool to be nominated, and then to win was just super unexpected. Just in that category alone, there were so many very impressive people. When I won, I was definitely surprised, but it made the 12 hour trip to London worth it. Obviously you’ve already accomplished so much at such a young age. What would you say has been your biggest challenge so far? JL: It’s really easy to get discouraged if you don’t know something or if you get stuck somewhere. Sometimes, I want to give up on something I am working on, but the most important thing is to just push through it. Doing that makes other obstacles in the future a lot easier to overcome. What about your biggest success? JL: It’s hard to pick one because there were so many things that happened to me that I just wasn’t expecting to happen. I think the thing that surprised me the most was when I was asked to be in the March issue of Seventeen Magazine for my accomplishments. One year ago, I never would have expected I would have had that opportunity. That was really fun. I did a
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JL: Career wise, I kind of exceeded where I thought I would be at this point, so I’m trying to figure things out. Right now, I’m trying to do a bunch of internships at different companies to see what I like and stay focused on school so when I do graduate college, I’m in the position to work for whatever company I want to work for.
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CAL STATE – SAN MARCOS To raise autism awareness, Sisters at California State University San Marcos created a blue puzzle piece on campus. Sisters also handed out blue lollipops with facts about autism to educate students and faculty at California State University San Marcos on autism spectrum disorders. – Caitlin Monnahan, monna001@cougars.csusm.edu
DENVER Barbara Hoover, Ohio ’52, and Stacey Cummins, Southeast Missouri State ’94, represented the Denver Alumnae Association at the Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks event on May 10. In preparation for the event, Denver area Alpha Xi Deltas raised more than $9,500 for Autism Speaks! Pictured left to right: Barbara Hoover, Deborah Lingenfelter (2014 Walk Chair), Eleanna Livaditis (Miss Colorado USA 2014), Jessica Ross (Manager, Field Development-Denver, Autism Speaks) and Stacey Cummins – Barb Stover, barbstover@comcast.net
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COASTAL CAROLINA Iota Pi held their first ever Xi Man Competition at Coastal Carolina University on March 5. Thirteen men competed for the crown at the Edwards Recital Hall on campus. Each Panhellenic sorority on campus had one member that served as a judge for the competition. At the end of the event, Christian Coomer of Sigma Phi Epsilon was crowned as the chapter’s first Xi Man. Hayes McLeod of Phi Gamma Delta won the People’s Choice Award. Together, they raised a total of $664.61 for Autism Speaks. Pictured: Xi Man Contestant Sam Weaver from Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Gianna Perera, Coastal Carolina ’14. – Stacey Reichardt, sjreichar@g.coastal.edu
PURDUE Alpha Eta Chapter at Purdue University started a swim safety program for children with autism. Every Saturday at the campus recreation center, Sisters teach children with autism swimming skills such as floating and basic swim strokes. The program is expanding in the fall to include yoga, gymnastics and dance to work on spacial awareness skills for children on the spectrum. Pictured: Elizabeth Uhrich, Purdue ’13, volunteering at the chapter’s swim safety program. – Alyssa Mitchem, amitchem@purdue.edu
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FLORIDA ATLANTIC Theta Iota Chapter at Florida Atlantic University recently partnered with the Eta Mu chapter of Alpha Tau Omega to host their first Buffalo Bash. Buffalo Bash is a wing festival where local restaurants can showcase their chicken wings for the public to try and then vote on their favorite. There was a kid’s zone, live music and various vendors for the crowd to enjoy. At the end of the event, Sisters raised more than $12,000 for Autism Speaks! Pictured from left to right: Buffalo Bash founders Scott Jackson from Alpha Tau Omega (left) and Allie Wessel, Florida Atlantic ’10 (right) with Constance Scott, Boc Raton Deputy Mayor. – Alexandria Wessel, awessel1@myfau.edu
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL The Minneapolis-St. Paul Alumnae Association recently participated in the Minnesota Twins autism awareness baseball game for the second year in a row at Target Field! Alumnae and collegians volunteered with Minnesota Walk Now for Autism Speaks committee members giving out temporary puzzle piece tattoos and walking in a pre-game parade on the field. Photo from left to right: Minnesota Walk Now for Autism Speaks committee member Becky Soderholm, Iowa State ’97, and Associate Director of Area Development - Area III; Miss Minnesota Rebecca Yeh, Ohio Northern ’12; and Walk Chair Jennifer Beeman Zipf, Wisconsin-Eau Claire ’98 30 the
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DOVER Sisters volunteered at the NASCAR FedEx 400 race benefitting Autism Speaks on May 31 – June 1, 2014. Sisters helped set up for the event and run the three Autism Speaks booths at the event. Undergraduate sisters from Old Dominion University, the University of Delaware and Jacksonville State University, as well as a number of alumnae and family members came out to support the event. – Jen Breisacher, jodonn5124@aol.com
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Zeta Xi Chapter Sisters at Auburn University celebrated World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month this April. Sisters raised awareness on the lawn of the landmark building Cater Hall with live music, games, food and a special ceremony with various speakers. At the event, Carter Hall was lit blue. – Lauren Sanders, lss0013@auburn.edu
Throughout the year, the Sisters at Lycoming College raised about $1,400 for Autism Speaks by selling philanthropy bracelets, organizing an AmaXing Challenge: Xi Man Competition, hosting silent auctions, and planning fundraising nights at local Hoss’s Steakhouse and SkyHigh Frozen Yogurt. During the month of April, Sisters also participated in “Light it Up Blue” by walking in the Williamsport parade and passing out stickers, candy and fact cards about autism spectrum disorders. - Elizabeth Heisey, heieliz@lycoming.edu
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A Mother’s Determination
Allyson Smith Kaiser’s quest for answers during her son’s diagnosis By Allyson Smith Kaiser, Auburn ’85
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My husband, Mitch, and I had been married for almost two years when we welcomed our first son, Max, into the world. He was a large, healthy, happy baby. He hit several milestones such as sitting, crawling and walking, on the later end of normal, but his pediatrician felt that was due to his size. Our second boy, Jake, was born in January of 2002. We welcomed our next son, Andy, in September of 2004, several weeks before Max turned five. Life was normal – or as normal as it can be with three young boys. At his five-year-old well visit to the doctor, Max failed his hearing test. We had noticed that he needed to be addressed several times when we spoke to him, especially if his back was to us. He was referred to an audiologist and cleared of a hearing problem. His preschool teacher had no concerns so our pediatrician told us we would look into an attention issue at his six-year-old well visit if we still had concerns. Over the course of the next year, we noticed subtle changes in his behavior; our once easy going boy was more argumentative with his teacher and the other children at school, we continued to have trouble getting and holding his attention, and he began walking on his toes, fixating on items and the need to touch them and having accidents even though he had been successfully potty trained for almost three years. We shared our concerns with his pediatrician at his six-year-old well check in September of 2005, one week after Max started kindergarten. The doctor referred us for an evaluation, which we scheduled in January. In the three months prior to the appointment Max became more withdrawn and easily agitated, and he began having meltdowns and tantrums. His toewalking, stemming and accidents increased. His once solid, coordinated body became awkward and clumsy. Our intake interview, which lasted about an hour, was just before Christmas. The psychologist asked us if we had ever heard of Asperger Syndrome. We were familiar and knew that it was an autism spectrum disorder. As concerned and scared as we were about
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the changes we saw in Max, neither my husband nor I felt that he had autism. We were concerned that they had arrived at a conclusion before the evaluation and debated on whether or not to go through the recommended treatment plan. In the end, we did. Several weeks later, we found ourselves sitting in a conference room with a different psychologist, along with a developmental pediatrician and an occupational therapist. Together, they told my husband and me not only was our son autistic, but that he also had a low I.Q. which we probably hadn’t noticed because he was our first born. The accidents and non-responsiveness was due to his slow processing speed. The stemming, toe walking and awkwardness was due to his autism – something else that we “just hadn’t noticed.” In their opinion, he would need some type of care for the rest of his life. Just like that, the opinion of three people changed the medical care our son would receive for the next two years. We left not only devastated, but also frustrated that they failed to explain the sudden changes in
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our son. We felt strongly that there was something medically wrong with Max, but a follow-up to our pediatrician only echoed the evaluation team. We were told that we were in “denial” and needed time and support to accept his diagnosis. Feeling like we had to do something, we began the suggested therapies; occupational therapy, social skills workshops with other children on the spectrum and individual sessions with a psychologist. We also tried Gluten/Casein free diets, brushing, music therapy, vision therapy and biofeedback. Within the first year and a half, we had spent more than $50,000 out-of-pocket on treatments, and I felt like I was raising our two younger children in the back of my SUV and in waiting rooms. Not only was Max not improving, but he was getting worse. Public outings were risky due to his meltdowns, and the school had to place him with a paraprofessional in the classroom full-time. At his lowest point, he told me, “I would rather die than live
actually listen to us since Max had been diagnosed with autism. He was the first doctor to ask Max why he walked on his toes. The answer – it was the only way he could feel his feet! He indeed had a tethered spinal cord, a condition related to spina bifida, where the spinal cord becomes attached to the spinal wall with a tumor like substance causing the cord to stretch and resulting in weakness of the legs and feet, pain, sensory and motor problems and loss of bladder and bowel control. We were referred immediately to a pediatric urologist and Max was diagnosed with kidney reflux in addition to several other bladder disorders – all the result of his spinal cord stretching. Fortunately, he did not have permanent kidney damage. His spine surgery was scheduled two days after Christmas – two years after we began our quest for answers. The surgery was successful, and afterwards, we shared our concerns with Dr. Petronio that there was something
“Our family is lucky. We got our answers while so many parents still search.
Our journey with Max made me wonder, how many children out there are not receiving the medical care that they need?... It is not a parent’s job to dream for our children. It is our responsibility to accurately discern their abilities and provide the appropriate resources so they can fulfill their own dreams. I am grateful and proud to be a part of a Sisterhood that supports the same cause.” like this,” and we were starting to feel the same way. In August of 2007, just before he turned eight, Max started experiencing acute stomach pain and had to go to the emergency room at a children’s hospital in Minneapolis. There, he was diagnosed with severe encopresis, the medical term for severe constipation, and the doctor referred us to a pediatric gastroenterologist. On our way out, she noticed Max walking on his toes. She told me that there was a rare condition linking toe walking to digestive issues and suggested that we get an MRI of his spine. The doctor walked into another room before I could ask her anything else. I immediately went home and Googled “toe walking,” “spine” and “encopresis.” The result was, “tethered spinal cord.” At that moment, I knew we were finally on the cusp of answers, and my energy and confidence were both renewed. Two months later, with a spinal MRI in hand I demanded to see the best pediatric neurosurgeon in town. Dr. Joseph Petronio at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul was the first doctor to
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wrong with Max other than his autism. He referred us to another pediatric neurologist who performed a sleepdeprived electroencephalography (EEG), which is a test to examine the electrical activity in a person’s brain. This doctor discovered that Max had electrographic status epilepticus of sleep, which is abnormal brain activity similar to seizures. We were immediately sent to Children’s Hospital for three days and nights of continuous EEG monitoring. While there, he completed a full neuropsychology exam resulting in the diagnosis of a variant of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (LKS), a rare disorder that occurs between ages of three to seven, resulting in varying degrees of auditory and expressive language deterioration, in addition to attention, emotional and behavioral disorders. It is considered a childhood disorder in that the brain activity that usually normalizes during the teenage years. Max began taking stimulant medications used for ADD/ ADHD with immediate success. He also regained expressive
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language with high doses of steroids. In 2009, we took him to the Bluebird Neurology Clinic Children’s Hospital in Texas to meet with Dr. James Rivello, who is considered an expert in the disorder. He confirmed the diagnosis and told us that he could not rule out the addition of Aspergers until his brain activity normalizes and we see what challenges remain. Max’s abilities and behavior improved, and we had him join his brothers in their private school when he entered 7th grade. It was risky, as they had no special education resources in place, but we wanted to get him away from the bullying he was encountering in the public school system. We made modifications to his workload, and by the end of the school year, he was starting to show improvements both academically and socially. His routine EEG monitoring that spring showed a decrease in activity – the first concrete hope we had that he was growing out of the disorder. Max just graduated from eighth grade and will attend a private college predatory high school next year. Academically, his teachers feel he is ready. His annual EEG once again showed improvements. The confident smile Max had as a young child is back. His 6’2” frame is becoming strong and athletic. He has friends. He is able to hold conversations, and just last week, the boy who hardly spoke for several years stood in front of a crowd of more than six hundred people and sang a solo. He has a beautiful voice. Our family is lucky. We got our answers while so many parents still search. I am grateful but still resentful that our concerns were ignored. With better autism research, better testing and protocol for diagnoses, more resources and education for pediatricians and pediatric specialists, our son would have received the medical support he needed earlier on in his time of crisis. There is no doubt that his diagnosis of autism caused doctors to stop searching for all of the medical conditions causing his symptoms. Our journey with Max made me wonder, how many children out there are not receiving the medical care that they need? Proper diagnosis and medical care of children with autism should not be dependent on the tenacity or financial resources of the parents. It is not a parent’s job to dream for our children. It is our responsibility to accurately discern their abilities and provide the appropriate resources so they can fulfill their own dreams. If we had listened to the evaluation team eight years ago, we would have sold Max short. I support autism research because I believe the more we know; the more accurate doctors will be with the diagnoses and treatment of children with autism and other childhood neurological disorders. I am grateful and proud to be a part of a Sisterhood that supports the same cause.
Allyson and Max when he was younger.
Allyson and Max at his eighth grade graduation.
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MEMBER NEWS
PURDUE Sisters from Purdue University met May 12-14 for a reunion! Sisters enjoyed lunch and a tour of the Alpha Xi Delta chapter house. Pictured left to right (back): Linda Kemp Hebert, Purdue ’61; Joyce Matthey Litzler, Purdue ’61; and Barbara Holley Bouchard, Purdue ’61. Pictured left to right (front): Marilyn Brehob Burres, Purdue ’63; Judy Hiatt Born, Purdue ’61; Nancy Akers Kaney, Purdue ’61; Sandy Davis Frankovich, Purdue ’62; Marty Perkins Blum, Purdue ’61; and Jean Klick, Purdue ’61. – Joyce Litzler, joycelitzler@hotmail.com
ARLINGTON The Arlington and Dallas area alumnae associations celebrated Founders’ Day together on April 26. This year the Dallas Alumnae Association hosted the event, and Sisters from Zeta Lambda Chapter at Texas Wesleyan also attended. At the event, Dallas Alumnae Association President Kathy Moore Dwight, Texas ’70, (right) presented Barbara Shafer Kraemer, South Dakota ’39, (left) with her Order of the Diamond commemoration. – Katy Rudolphy, k.rudolphy@gmail.com
PIKES PEAK The Pikes Peak Alumnae Association hosted the Denver Alumnae Association at the beautiful Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs on April 19 to celebrate Founders’ Day. At the event, three members were honored with the Order of the Rose. Pictured left to right: Ann Muse Hall, Maryland ’64; Sandra Stiles Zautcke, Kentucky ’64; and Maribeth Peiniger, Wisconsin-La Crosse ‘64 – Gini Simonson, gini.jim@comcast.net alphaxidelta.org 37
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SAN JOSE STATE Iota Omicron Chapter at San Jose State University received awards for Sorority of the Year, Excellence in Chapter Management and Best in PHC Council for the 2014 year. Way to go, Sisters! - Alexis Welch, alexisjwelce@yahoo.com
TUCSON Three members of the Tucson Alumnae Association were honored at this year’s Founders’ Day luncheon. Barbara Crawford Myers, Arizona ’54, and Mary Armbrust Harvey, Centenary College of Louisiana ’54, received the Order of the Pearl, and Sue Buchanan Zimmerman, Carroll ’64, received the Order of the Rose. – Sharon Hessoun, shessoun@gmail.com
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ST. LOUIS The St. Louis Alumnae Association has grown exponentially since the start of 2014! The association welcomed nine new members and hosted a wonderful Founders’ Day Luncheon for the amaXing women of Gamma Nu Chapter at Southeast Missouri State University, Epsilon Xi at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Iota Upsilon at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. – Vanessa Hill, axidstlsecretary@gmail.com
NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY In March, members from the North San Diego County Alumnae Association visited the local Ronald McDonald House to cook and serve a meal to families staying there while their children received care at the hospital. Sisters received donations from association members and friends and were able to put together a Mexican fiesta for approximately 150 adults and children! – Cassie Johnson, mommacass83@gmail.com
AUBURN This fall, Sisters at Auburn University followed the Tiger’s football team to the SEC Championship in Atlanta and the National Championship in Pasadena, California. - Lauren Snaders, lss0013@auburn.edu
OHIO On February 8, newly elected officers from Delta Pi at Defiance College, Beta Mu at Bowling Green State University, Beta Pi at Indiana University, Theta Chi at the University of Toledo, Iota at West Virginia University, Psi at The Ohio State University and Zeta Theta at Wright State University attended the 6th Annual Central Ohio Area Wide Training at The Ohio State University. Area Facilitators Leigh Smitley and Courtney Cunningham have been hosting the event together for six consecutive years. Many dedicated volunteers helped facilitate the event. The day was a major success, jam-packed with education, Sisterhood and fun! – Courtney N. Cunningham, cunnincy@mail.uc.edu
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GREATER WORCESTER Members of the Greater Worcester Alumnae Association and recent graduates from the Iota Xi Chapter at Worcester Polytechnic Institute went to a wine tasting event at Nashoba Valley Winery in May. – Kayla Schutte, kkschutte@gmail.com
PHILADELPHIA
NEVADA-LAS VEGAS Members from the Iota Epsilon Chapter and the Las Vegas Alumnae Association held their annual Founders’ Day Celebration on April 12, 2014. – Shani Sullivan, sanisullivann@yahoo.com
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The members of the Philadelphia Alumnae Association attended the 2014 Philadelphia Area Panhellenic Scholarship Lunch on March 29, 2014. Those in attendance celebrated an afternoon of lifetime membership in their organizations and recognized two scholarship recipients. Alpha Xi Delta Sister Melanie Holwood, West Chester ’04, won a $5,000 scholarship to continue her graduate studies in higher education with a concentration in student affairs. – Melanie Holwood, mholwood@yahoo.com
JACKSONVILLE Members of the Jacksonville Alumnae Association met in April for a Founders’ Day celebration! – Susie, jaxalphaxidelta@gmail.com
NORTH CAROLINA – ASHEVILLE
BOWLING GREEN
Zeta Tau Chapter was honored to be recognized at the recent UNC Asheville Alumni and Student Leadership Awards this past spring! Lauren Glennon, North Carolina – Asheville ’11, was recognized for Exemplar Fraternal Leader of the Year. Melissa Castillo, North Carolina – Asheville ’12, was awarded Student Organization President of the Year for creating and presiding over HOLA, an organization that connects students with the Latin community throughout Western North Carolina. Jordan Presnell Nichols, North Carolina –Asheville ’12, was awarded Student Leader of the Year. Congratulations, Sisters! – Megan Triplett, mtriplet@unca.edu
Sisters from the Beta Mu Chapter at Bowling Green State University have begun cleaning out their chapter house before the demolition of all Greek housing begins this summer. The chapter will begin auctioning off items from the house, and proceeds will go towards the new house that is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2016. Upon completion of the new Greek community, the women will be living in a dorm with other Panhellenic chapters. – Molly Davenport, dmolly@bgsu.edu
PALM BEACH The Palm Beach Alumnae Association celebrated Founders’ Day with a luncheon on April 17. Rita Blair Allison, Bowling Green ’54, and Carol Middlewood Mostad, Alabama ’54, were inducted into the Order of the Pearl. – TJ Parker, tjpv8@ aol.com
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LYCOMING At Lycoming College’s 8th Annual Leadership and Service Banquet, Alpha Xi Delta received the award for Student Organization of the Year, and several individual Sisters brought home awards of academic excellence and leadership awards. – Elizabeth Heisey, heieliz@lycoming.edu
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why I give Jacqueline Founder Pechette, Syracuse ‘48 Why do you love Alpha Xi Delta? When I pledged Eta Chapter at the age of 17 in 1947, my perception of what it would mean to me was limited to living with a compatible group of girls. I had no idea I would find a home away from home and make lasting friendships as an undergrad and later as an alumna. Nor did I imagine I would be thrust into several campus leadership positions. Back in those days, there were few expectations for young women beyond having a job for a few years and getting married - possibly just the latter. I did marry right after graduation and had four sons. In my case, the leadership experience I had led me, as a mother, to be a community/school volunteer in several capacities.
The Leadership Coach Program The Leadership Coach (LC) program provides one-on-one coaching to help Sisters develop leadership skills and enhance their personal growth. LCs facilitate all-chapter and community programs and Kappa Chapter’s past president Megan provide individual coaching Gaseor, 2013 – 2014 Leadership Coaches Shelby Young and Kate Hartikka and on topics within the areas Kappa Chapter’s past Membership of leadership development, Vice President Jessie Joy. communication skills, personal development and career preparation to encourage reflection and development. 2013-2014 Impact • 45 chapters visited • 461 individual coaching sessions held • More than 45 Area Wide Trainings and campus sessions facilitated • 98% said the program met their expectations • 99.5% said their time spent with the LC was valuable • 96% said they have achieved personal growth from the Leadership Coach program • 100% were satisfied or very satisfied with the LC program overall
Why do you give to the Foundation? I consider it a privilege to be able support the Foundation; it makes me feel like I’m a part of my younger Sisters’ lives and successes.
What do women say is the best part of the LC program? “Awesome program to help our Sisters realize what personality types they are, what personality types others are and how to relate to and work with everyone.”
You are a Leadership Coach Program sponsor. Why are you passionate about the Leadership Coach Program? With all the challenges and opportunities facing women today, the Leadership Coach Program is eminently important to creating confident, poised young women to take their places in whatever occupation they choose to follow. The Leadership Coach Program allows undergraduates to gain the confidence they will need to build success upon success as they enter their career paths. Who knows, one might be a United States President some day.
“We learned how we all have different qualities that can help make our chapter great, but we need to learn how to work with others to make our journey smooth.” Leadership Coach Sponsors We send a very special thank you to our Leadership Coach Program sponsors who helped fund this program at the $1,000 level and beyond in the 2013-2014 academic year. The Ginny Carroll Fund Evonne Carawan, North Carolina State ’83 Nickie Haymaker Hill, Purdue ’44 Jackie Fonder Pechette, Syracuse ’48 The estate of Lee Wayne Riddle, Oklahoma ’47 Julia Naftzger Van Sickle, Purdue ’53 Linda Barton Wiens, Kansas State ’63 Linda Bernd Wrench, Indiana ’60
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Memorial Gifts The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation recognizes Memorial Gifts from January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2014.
Barbara Rayburn Allen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Becky Richter Perrett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Amy Colberg Anderson-Severa, Coe College by Cedar Rapids, IA Alumnae Association William and Sue Andrich by Diane Andrich, University of Northern Colorado Bernice Askey, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Sue Haverkamp, San Diego State University Ann Robinson Baird, Frostburg State University by Pam Gardiner Enger, Frostburg State University Blossom Henton Baker, University of Iowa by Mary Baker Jones, University of Iowa Jonathan E Baker by Sally Kemp Baker, University of Georgia Janet Case Beals, Oregon State University by Julie Lambert, Oregon State University
Susan Leeds-Horwitz, California State University-Northridge George Chatfield, husband of Nancy Reed Chatfield, Allegheny College by Nancy Reed Chatfield, Allegheny College Ann Douthat Dammeyer, University of Maryland by Lois Brassor Blevins, University of Maryland Kathleen Gahagen Derushia, Wittenberg University by Christine Gosnell Brill, Wittenberg University Joyce Tam Ellis, Purdue University by Janet Ellis Hunzinger, Purdue University Patricia Yellen Finkelstein, Syracuse University by Jill Katzer, Syracuse University Mary Norris Gibson, Centenary College of Louisiana by Marilyn Jungst Forsstrom, University of Illinois Alma Williams Gilmore-Doud, Ohio University by Betty Cronin Webb, The Ohio State University Jane Baker Goris, Purdue University by Jennifer Hubert, Purdue University Megan McCarter, Purdue University Lisa Burns Banach, Purdue University Judith Benedict Hightower, Indiana State University by Ellen Hartman Mathia, Indiana State University
Maxine Evans Blackburn, Wittenberg University by Judy Francis Parker, Missouri Valley College
Jamie Ritchey Holloway, Oklahoma State University by Paula Rowland Barnes, Oklahoma State University Lannie Price Dawkins, Oklahoma State University
Julia Boyce, Ohio Wesleyan University by Virginia Drick Messing, Ohio Wesleyan University
Portia Lyon Hutton, Indiana University by Lucy Young Frokjer, Indiana University
Barbara Cameron, mother of Barbara Cameron Marin, California State University-Northridge by Delta Rho Building Corporation San Fernando Valley, CA Alumnae Association
Richard Jackson, husband of Barbara Day Jackson, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Marilyn Herbes Horner, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Joan DeLamatre Kailey, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Margery DeLamatre Sorenson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kathleen Ryan Rice, University of Wisconsin by Frank Rice, husband of Kathleen Ryan Rice
Richard Lawton, husband of Doris Janes Lawton, Knox College by Judith Drews Haring-Green, University of Iowa Orlando, FL Alumnae Association
Nancy Brown Rugh, Monmouth College by Susan Barrett Boelke, Monmouth College
Helen Steinich LeBarron, University of Wisconsin by Richard LeBarron, husband of Helen Steinich LeBarron Donna Gilley Gager, University of Wisconsin
Joann Blackwelder Ryan, Kansas State University by Jo Stroup Lyman, Kansas State University Lawrence and Opal Sabo by Karen Sabo Indusi, LIU Post
Betty McDonald Leiby, Michigan State University by Pinellas County, FL Alumnae Association
Barbara Bell Scott, University of California-Berkeley by Julie Lambert, Oregon State University
Anna-Marie Lerch by Heather Roberts Lerch, Rider University
Suellyn Matevia Sekulich, Michigan State University by Detroit Metro, MI Alumnae Association Western Wayne County, MI Alumnae Association
Mrs. Helen Loncharich by Mary Loncharich Gaskell, Northwestern University Jo Cowden Ludwig, Culver Stockton College by Tucson, AZ Alumnae Association Andrew Macrina by Catherine Cahill Macrina, West Chester University Isabel Bickett Marshall, Monmouth College by Lisa Bondi, Monmouth College Monmouth, IL Alumnae Association Lois Gradous Myers, Monmouth College Kathy Moore, Missouri Valley College by Susan Ellis Lotz, Missouri Valley College Barbara Keuneke Parks, Indiana University by Myrna Kanning Bianchi, Indiana University Marilyn Jungst Forsstrom, University of Illinois Kathryn Sanders Myers, Indiana University Allene Killough Harding, University of California-Los Angeles Zelma Patchin, University of Oklahoma by Judy White, Oklahoma State University
William Storey, father of Leslie Storey, Texas Wesleyan University by Julie Lambert, Oregon State University Lois Portz Strawn, Wittenberg University by Ann Strawn Stafford, Wittenberg University Mary Stuedle, mother of Kristin Stuedle, Western Kentucky University by Kristin Stuedle, Western Kentucky University Lois Kopper Stump, Kansas State University by Judy Francis Parker, Missouri Valley College Anne Druga Tanis, University of Maryland by Dolores Hambright Maletzky, University of Maryland Marilyn Sloan Thompson, The Ohio State University by Jean Walter Mahan, The Ohio State University Betty Threlkeld, University of Oklahoma by Diane Harrison, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Sondra Stonebraker Harrison, Washington University Kay Thurman, Washington University
Kayleigh Archer, East Tennessee State University by Jennifer Archer
Norma Jean Tiller by Lucinda Tiller Cordo, University of Tennessee
Angela Arkin, University of Nevada-Las Vegas by Valerie Arkin
Mary Wells, East Carolina University by Judyth Eargle Hustrulid, East Carolina University
Shana Atkins, East Tennessee State University by Charlotte Atkins
Phyllis Banker Wunderlich, Indiana University by Joyce Banker Stanton, Indiana University
Yesenia Avelar, University of Illinois by Alicia Avelar
Lois Young, Baldwin Wallace University by Wendy Young Connelly, University of Findlay
Stephanie Bachman, Kansas State University by Geri Nelson Bachman, Kansas State University Elizabeth Bailey, Elon University by Kathryn Bailey
HONOR Gifts
Kristy Keith Baker, University of Alabama at Birmingham by Evonne Carawan, North Carolina State University
The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation recognizes Honor Gifts given from January 1, 2014 to May 31, 2014.
Evelyn Baker, DePaul University by Renee Baker
Ann Ward Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sarah Allen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Shelley Cole-Allen Elise Almendarez, New Mexico State University by Laura Almendarez
Shannon Barber, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Michelle Barber Lauren Chesnut Barker, University of Maryland by Dori Stibolt, University of Maryland Kylene Barut, Georgia Institute of Technology by Les Barut Jess Bast, Elon University by Cynthia Keysor
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity by Debbie Fenwick Maas, Marshall University
Mary Bathon, Bucknell University by Susan Bathon
Kelsey Anderson, University of Maryland by Graham Anderson
KayeLynn Bauer, South Dakota State University by Jennifer Bauer
Jayne Wade Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Katherine Baumann, University of West Georgia by Jeff and Robbie Baumann Serina Bayer, Lycoming College by Debra Bayer Marisa Bayer, Lycoming College by Debra Bayer
Emily Beisser, Bucknell University by Alice Beisser Kimberly Bennett, Youngstown State University by Margaret Bennett Taylor Best, University of Iowa by Tedde Best Beta Eta Corporation by Jean Koza Leider, University of Iowa Beta Theta Chapter by Mary Paule McMath Bierlein, Michigan State University Sara Billings, Georgia Institute of Technology by Amy Billings Alyssa Blair, Purdue University by Donna and Jim Blair Halle Blanchon, Kansas State University by Edward Blanchon Maddie Blankensop, University of Illinois by Elizabeth Blankensop-Conner Rachael Blaz, Auburn University by Thomas Blaz Daylene Davis Boehm, Ohio Northern University by Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio Northern University Bri Bohaty, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Gary Bohaty Katelyn Bostock, University of Texas by Amber Bostock
Elizabeth Brock, Bowling Green State University by Ann Brock Taylor Broers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Linda Broers Jenn Brouder, Elon University by Pam Brouder Whitney Brown, University of Nebraska Kearney by Sandi Brown Aspyn Brown, University of Nevada-Las Vegas by Christine Brown Emily Browning, Auburn University by Karen Browning Sarah Bucknam, Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Lynn and Steve Bucknam Ashley Bucz, University of Iowa by Sue Bucz Justyna Bujno, Cornell University by Renata Bujno Jess Burke, The Ohio State University by Heather Roberts Lerch, Rider University Rebecca Burten, Dartmouth College by Gene and Mimi Burten Morgan Buschman, Marquette University by Mark and Shannon Buschman Maria Butikaris, University of Hartford by George Butsikaris
Mia Bowyer, Rider University by Stephanie Bowyer
Tehreem Butt, George Mason University by Nadia Wasim
Abby Boyd, Pennsylvania State University by Amy Boyd
Amanda Cage, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Carla Cage
Kelsey Bray, Western Michigan University by Susan Bray
Ashley Calhoun, University of Central Florida by Darlene Calhoun
Caroline Brennan, University of New Orleans by Joan Masini
Alyssa Canestro, Boise State University by Linda Canestro
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Nikki Caquelin, University of Northern Iowa by Kim Balvanz
Hannah Courtney, University of West Georgia by Lisa Courtney
Kyle Delaney, University of New Hampshire by Maria Delaney
Amber Dullard, University of Northern Iowa by Debbie Paxson
Nicole Caron, University of Rhode Island by Debra Caron
Tonya Yeagle Craft, Ohio Northern University by Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio Northern University
Delta Gamma Chapter by Phyllis Kment Anderson, University of Nebraska Kearney
Kelly Durej, University of Maryland by Joan Tyrrell Durej
Kelsey Ceccarelli, Sonoma State University by Maureen Ceccarelli Kelly Cecora, Marietta College by Sheila Cecora
Eugenia Zorn Crawford, Frostburg State University by Sandy Priebe Day, Frostburg State University
Kate Chavez, Sonoma State University by Jamie Allen
Karley Crawford, University of Washington by Connie Crawford
Ariel Chavis, University of Alabama at Birmingham by Lori Chavis
Sydni Crews, Auburn University by Deanna Welch McKinley, Auburn University
Chesapeake, MD Alumnae Association by Janet Gleason White, Frostburg State University
Nicki Croly by Deborah Norton, California State University-San Marcos
Vanessa Chisler, Bethany College by Kristal Chisler Julia Cicchinelli, Kent State University by Denice Cicchinelli-Kremer Michelle Cinguina, University of Texas by Michael Cinguina Angela Clay, Bowling Green State University by Jan Clay Sarah Coleman, Sonoma State University by Marie Coleman Kirk and Stephanie Musacchio
Maddy Cuniff, Boise State University by Veronica Cuniff Emily Curci, Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Robert Curci Sam Curtis, University of West Georgia by Jill Curtis Briana Cusimano, West Virginia University by Erika Cusimano Hope Dagher, Georgia State University by Diana Dagher Kelsey D’Andrea, LIU Post by Eileen D’Andrea
Delta Sigma Chapter by Sara Pullis Molnar, Ferris State University Ashley Derington, Texas State University-San Marcos by Melissa Derington Samantha DeStazio, Bowling Green State University by Kim DeStazio Courtney Dettman, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh by Rick Dettman Jennifer Dickhaut, Kent State University by Laura Dickhaut Madeline Dickson, University of Washington by Holly Dickson
Jayden Esch, University of Nebraska Kearney by Stacy Tincher
Maya Doghman, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Sara Doghman, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Allie Dolan, Ohio Northern University by Lynn Dolan
Jan Beachler Day, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Maureen Donahue, Michigan State University by Kim Donahue
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Callie Emig, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Cathy Emig
Francesca DiSantis, Auburn University by Kathie DeGeorges
Catie Davis, University of Maryland by Anne Davis
Cece DeGregorio, East Carolina University by Laura Lee Maciel
Sophie Elkins, Texas State University-San Marcos by Lisa Daniel
Kadie Erickson, University of South Dakota by Diane Erickson
Elena Conroy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Alice Conroy
Jenny Cooper, Bowling Green State University by Ruth Cooper
Abigail Eisenhart, Southeast Missouri State University by Kelly Eisenhart
Angel DiMaria, California State University-San Marcos by Cyndie DiMaria
Alison Doherty, Elon University by Anita Doherty
Maddie DeGeorges, Auburn University by Kathie DeGeorges
Cynthia Hughes Eisenhart, East Tennessee State University by Brenda Barnette Ramage, East Tennessee State University
Maddy Epstein, University of Washington by Laura Epstein
Amanda Davis, University of Central Oklahoma by Deborah Davis
Darlene Engle Cooke, University of Maryland by Jean Koza Leider, University of Iowa
Krista Early, The Ohio State University by Karen Early
Andrea Diese, Kent State University by Steve Diese
Megan Colleran, University of New Hampshire by Janine Colleran
Eileen Cook, Bucknell University by Karen Cook
Beth Eadie, University of Mississippi by Margaret Payne Greene, Stetson University
Lauren Downs, Thiel College by LeeAnn Downs Rebecca Drake, Alma College by Germaine Drake Megan Drake, Michigan State University by Patricia Drake
Katelyn Faris, University of Central Oklahoma by Toni Faris Hanna Faulkner by Kaleigh Hayes, Wright State University Hala Faulkner by Kaleigh Hayes, Wright State University Niamh Fennessy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Pauline Fennessy Jennifer Ferden, University of Iowa by Ken Ferden Angie Fersch, University of WisconsinLa Crosse by Verna Fersch
Alaina Findling, Northern Michigan University by Amber Maldonado, Northern Michigan University
Brenda Leisy Gerwick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Morgan Fisher, West Chester University by Herbert Fisher
Susan Embury Gibson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jenna Flanigin, Wingate University by Robyn and Don Flanigin Alexis Flores, California State University-San Marcos by Dolores Flores Courtney Hankins Fluty, Texas State University-San Marcos by Elaine Hankins, Greensboro College Emily Forrer, George Mason University by David Forrer Ali Fortin, Sonoma State University by Liz Fortin Alyssa Fortuna, University of Mount Union by Suzanne Fortuna
Monique Giroux, University of Southern Maine by Alex Pinkie, University of Toledo Rachel Glassman, West Chester University by Michelle Glassman Marsha Richmond Glover, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Robyn Goldhar, Syracuse University by Stephen Goldhar
Clara Freeman, Cornell University by Elizabeth Freeman
Evaline Markel Gomersall, Centenary College of Louisiana by Suzanne Hanks Shelton, Centenary College of Louisiana
Katie Freemon, Auburn University by Karen Freemon
Hannah Gomez, University of Texas by Belinda Gomez
Alexis Galaini, Bucknell University by Barbara Celluzzi Galaini, Bucknell University
Linelle Gorman, Elon University by Ray Gorman
Taylor Gall, University of South Dakota by Shannon Bieber Paige Gallagher, Southeast Missouri State University by Donna Gallagher Gamma Xi Chapter by Kay Hilton Kenneally, Valdosta State University Alexandra Garbatini, University of Rhode Island by Susan Garbatini Juliana Garcia, Cornell University by Chris Garcia Annie Gebhardt, East Carolina University by Theresa and Mark Gebhardt Kelsi Gentry, University of Central Oklahoma by Rita Dye
Elissa Graham, Southwestern University by Suzanne Graham Michele Graham, University of Illinois by Sandy Graham Rachel Granzin, University of Illinois by Judy Granzin Kate Graves, George Mason University by Nora Graves Margaret Payne Greene, Stetson University by Laurie Howard Felton, University of Virginia Nancy Twichell Rohde, Central Michigan University Victoria Greene, University of NevadaLas Vegas by Bob Greene Sydney Gregory, Marietta College by Julie Gregory
Ashley Griffin, Michigan State University by Vicki Carlini
Brooke Harrington, Wingate University by Beth Harrington
Bailey Grimm, University of Mount Union by Cheryl Grimm
Emilie Harris, University of Iowa by Robin Harris
Madeline Gronske, University of Rhode Island by Susan Gronske
Carissa Harrison, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach by Melissa Nyce, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Chelsey Grundy, University of Central Oklahoma by Suzy Grundy Krissy Guarino, Sonoma State University by Siobhan Stoddard Nikki Gwiazdowski, Towson University by Roslyn Gwiazdowski Liz Hadwiger, University of NebraskaLincoln by Laura Hadwiger Laura Schmalz Hagan, Marian University by Stephanie Hayden, Marian University Daniela Hager, DePaul University by Sue Hager Megan Haidinger, Auburn University by Lisa Haidinger Danielle Hale, DePaul University by Carole Hale Christina Halverson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott by Sandy Jobmann Michael Juenke Victoria Haney, Eastern Washington University by Stephanie Haney Alex Hanna, Florida Atlantic University by Rina Hanna-Carrolli Katie Hanser, Southeast Missouri State University by Rhonda Hanser Kellie Hanser, Southeast Missouri State University by Rhonda Hanser Kelsey Harmon, University of Texas by Donna Harmon Emily Harper, Western Kentucky University by Shari Harper Ali Harrington, University of Maryland by Barbara Harrington
Maria Hart, Dartmouth College by Susannah Livingston Nancy Watson Harvey, Iowa Wesleyan College by Shelley Wilmes Grider, Iowa Wesleyan College Cookab Hashemi, University of Maryland by Dori Stibolt, University of Maryland Kayla Hatch, Auburn University by Kathie DeGeorges Beth Heisey, Lycoming College by Mary Heisey Michelle Henry, Texas State University-San Marcos by Holly Henry Ellen Hense, University of Texas by Karen Hense Mallory Hess, University of Texas by Laura Hess Lisa Higgins, University of Mount Union by Marcelina Higgins Cara Hillman, Kansas State University by Marcella Hillman Katy Hoeksema, Sonoma State University by Anne Rebstock-Hoeksema Taylor Hoffman, Ohio Northern University by Chad Martin Marilyn Herbes Horner, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Ann Foster, Stetson University Jenna Hornik, Elon University by Nancy Hornik Lindsy Howard, University of Maryland by Gina Howard Adrienne Howard, Rochester Institute of Technology by Lisa Howard
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Courtney Howe, University of Toledo by Jack Howe
Kimberly Kaniadakis, University of Toledo by Amanda Wells
Lauren Hudak, Florida Atlantic University by Jami Hudak
Callie Karstens, Southeast Missouri State University by Omega Financial, Inc.
Mary Kuppe by Emily Norris, American University
Kayla Kasinski, West Chester University by John Kasinski
Mina Kuppe by Emily Norris, American University
Camryn Keeter, East Carolina University by Judy Rollins
Susie Langrall Lackey, University of Georgia by Sandy Keim Shackelford, University of Georgia
Alyssa Huff, Western Kentucky University by Glenda Huff, Western Kentucky University Sophie Hunter, University of South Dakota by Lynne Hunter Alanna Hunter-Crump, Bethany College by Charisa Hunter-Crump Lauren Hyde, Virginia Commonwealth University by Mary Jo Spinnenweber Hyde Brandi Inglis, Boise State University by Kathy Huston Iota Chapter by Joanne Walker Bowie, West Virginia University
Kate Keller, Bucknell University by Carol Keller Shelley Kendall, Syracuse University by Joan Kendall Crystal Kennedy, New Mexico State University by Linda Kennedy Zoe King, University of Maryland by Susan King Jessica Kirk, Sonoma State University by Lynal Kirk
Iota Mu Chapter by Megan Maiolo Eppleman, Lycoming College
Mary Knezovich, San Jose State University by Catherine Knezovich
Christina Jennings, Old Dominion University by Mary Jennings
Kristina Knoeller, Pennsylvania State University by Thomas Knoeller
Anneli Jennings, Pennsylvania State University by Ray and Lisa Jennings
Heather Kobus, Stetson University by Kristy Kobus
Leslie Johnson, Purdue University by Sandra Johnson Stacy Johnson, San Jose State University by Jill Beecher Ellen Johnston, Georgia State University by Julia Johnston
Simone Kohn, University of Illinois by Daniel Kohn Tess Kopecky, University of Iowa by Jill Kopecky Linsey Kornblau, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach by Bryan Kornblau
Katy Jones, Auburn University by Marcy Jones
Cheryl Kras, University of Illinois by Kathleen Huttenhoff Grzybek, University of Illinois
Sage Jordan, University of North Carolina-Wilmington by K. Jordan
Laura Krebs, Coastal Carolina University by Phyllis Krebs
Mallory Joyner, University of North Carolina-Wilmington by Terri Joyner Stephanie Jurva, Michigan State University by Mary Musial Conine, Michigan State University
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Becca Kunselman, Eastern Washington University by Paula Kunselman
Carly Lambusta, Towson University by Kim and Steve Lambusta Rachael Landrey, Monmouth College by Sandra Landrey Sarah Larkin, University of Rhode Island by Carol Larkin Holly Larson, University of Northern Iowa by Micki Larson D’Arcy Lavin, Indiana University by Susan Schuengel Lindsey Lawlor, California State University-San Marcos by Penny Lawlor Kyra Lawrence, Georgia State University by Jennifer Lawrence Shelby Lazar, Kent State University by Judy Lazar Crystal Lazarski, Sonoma State University by Terry Bonner Leslie Martin Lederer, Ohio Wesleyan University by Karen Erwin Springer, University of Texas Jennifer Bellas Lee, Old Dominion University by Nealy Patty Wheat, University of West Georgia Jean Koza Leider, University of Iowa by Jessica Plummer
Leetah Kruer, Purdue University by Lise Kruer
Kaylan Lindecamp, Western Carolina University by Marie McLucas
Anna Kozusko Kuhn, Pennsylvania State University by Jody Dettmer Halley, Baldwin Wallace University
Katie Lipinski, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos by Robin Lipinski
Cat Little, University of New Orleans by Rose and Jeff Little Kimberly Lombardi, University of Rhode Island by Elizabeth Lombardi Karen Lopera, Florida International University by Luz Lopera Diane Salamon Lovejoy, University of Iowa by Margaret Payne Greene, Stetson University Kristen Lundstedt, University of Rhode Island by Virginia Lundstedt Mary Lydon, University of Illinois by Carol Lydon Michelle Lyons, University of Iowa by Bill Lyons Marissa Malta, DePaul University by Sylvia and Randy Malta Sue Eicher Mamber, Kent State University by Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio Northern University Jennifer Mangino, University of Illinois by Alene Mangino Amanda Maniet, Southwestern University by Richard and Jodie Maniet Lauren Marasti, Indiana University of Pennsylvania by Linda Marasti Rachel Marini, Pennsylvania State University by Debbie Marini Morgan Markowicz, Alma College by Susan Markowicz Lindsay Marshall, Elon University by Kathleen Marshall April Martens, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Patty Martens Dylan Martin, University of Northern Iowa by Carolyn Martin Kathleen Mattoon, DePaul University by Jane Mattoon
Meagan McArdle, University of Texas by Sarah McArdle
Sammie Miller, Coastal Carolina University by Patrick Miller
Kylie McCloskey, University of Washington by Karin McCloskey
Brittany Miller, University of Central Florida by T.J. Merck Parker, Georgia Southern University
Chelsea McCoy, New Mexico State University by Kassi Castillo, New Mexico State University Corinne Mcdonald, Monmouth University by Christina McDonald Devon McGoldrick, Rochester Institute of Technology by Christina Morel, University of Texas Jodi Lund McKew, Marian University by Stephanie Hayden, Marian University Nikki McLucas, Western Carolina University by Marie McLucas
Lauren Minor, University of Texas by Sharon Minor Teresa Mock, Bethany College by Douglass Mock Mallory Moore, Pennsylvania State University by Deborah Moore Corinne Moran, Sonoma State University by Kirk and Stephanie Musacchio Emily Mormile, West Virginia University by Thomas Mormile Ella Moroff, Stetson University by Cathy Moroff
Bridgett Musacchio, Sonoma State University by Kirk and Stephanie Musacchio Paula Schmeck Myers, Clarion University of Pennsylvania by Sandra Gurgon Brand, Pennsylvania State University Emma Nady, University of Texas by Stephanie Nady Taylor Nagel, California State UniversitySan Marcos by Omega Financial, Inc. Susan Spilker Nelsen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Paige Netting, Florida Atlantic University by Alicia Netting
Tia McNair, University of North Carolina-Wilmington by Thomas McNair
Katie Morris, Bucknell University by Vicki Morris
Brenna McQuitty, Kansas State University by Hugh McQuitty
Kelsey Morrison, University of Northern Iowa by Alyson Morrison
Alyssa Nicol, California State University- Fresno by Kim Nicol
Torie Mcreynolds, University of MissouriSt. Louis by David McReynolds
Laura Morrow, Georgia Institute of Technology by Ellen Morrow
Emily Norris, American University by Mary Kuppe
Jordan Moscow, University of West Georgia by Leslie Moscow
Caroline Nyberg, Boise State University by Julie Plummer
Stephanie Melnick, Cornell University by Jill Melnick Kelsey Melrose, Georgia Institute of Technology by Tamara Melrose Amber Melson, University of Central Florida by Don and Roxann Melson Ashley Mendoza, Syracuse University by Denise Perez Lacey Meyer, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos by Beverly Meyer Ellen Meystedt, Southeast Missouri State University by Michael Meystedt Katie Mika, The Ohio State University by Joe Mika McKenzie Miller, Ohio University by Danette Miller Jessica Miller, Southeast Missouri State University by Patricia Miller
Jena Newkirk, Kansas State University by Kyra Newkirk
Bunnie Wybenga Olsen, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Susie Dishon Secrest, University of Nebraska at Omaha Maren Olson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Carolyn Olson Brianna Olson, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Dina Kruckenberg Emily Olson, Western Michigan University by Haley Olson Emilie Olveda, University of Iowa by Angela Rojas Rebecca Order, University of Rhode Island by Cathy Order Abbie Orr, Ferris State University by Robin and Blair Orr Patricia Basile Ott, Rider University by Heather Roberts Lerch, Rider University Jessica Ozog, Michigan State University by Donna Ozog Alexia Padron, Florida International University by Leticia Padron
Maggie O’Brien, Marquette University by James O’Brien
T.J. Merck Parker, Georgia Southern University by Sandy Keim Shackelford, University of Georgia
Sara O’Brien, West Virginia University by Phyllis and Paul O’Brien
Jess Parsons, West Virginia University by Phyllis and Paul O’Brien
Karin Muggli, University of Washington by Connie Muggli
Kayla O’Farrell, Boise State University by Brandy O’Farrell
Jenny Passmore, University of Texas by Cyndi Passmore
Rachel Mullen, Christian Brothers University by Hilda Chase Mullen, Memphis State University
Tegan Ogilvie, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos by Vanessa Ogilvie
Jamie Pauk, Southeast Missouri State University by Andy Pauk
Leigh Ogus, Virginia Commonwealth University by Victoria Ogus
Paige Peacock, University of Washington by Sugar Peacock
Meagan Moyer, Bowling Green State University by Sue Moyer, Bowling Green State University
Briana Mumby, Ferris State University by Bob and Laurie Mumby Vivienne Munzer, San Jose State University by Joyce Munzer Brooke Muradian, Sonoma State University by Heidi Muradian Pauline Murphy, University of Rhode Island by Kathy Murphy
Kaitlyn Olcese, Michigan State University by Pamela Schneider Olcese, Eastern Michigan University Anne Porterfield Oliver, University of Georgia by Sandy Keim Shackelford, University of Georgia
Jasmine Pears, California State University-Northridge by Leah Pears Lauren Perez, Florida International University by Connie Perez Becky Richter Perrett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Nicki Perry, Marquette University by Paula Perry
Olivia Reilly, Kent State University by Karen Reilly
Kaity Peters, University of Toledo by Patty Peters
Morgan Reneau, Boise State University by Stephanie Reneau
Brooke Peters, Auburn University by Marsha Peters
Shelby Rissler, University of Nebraska- Lincoln by Brett Rissler
Tabitha Petri, Stetson University by Lisa Ricci Becca Pierce, Towson University by Valerie Pierce Alexa Pierre, Georgia Institute of Technology by Mercedes Pierre Alexandria Pircer, University of Iowa by Marguerite Pircer Alanna Port, Virginia Commonwealth University by Autumn Port, Virginia Commonwealth University Sam Powers, Ohio University by Jeanette Powers Mariana Prado, Stetson University by Adriana Prado Andrea Price, Dartmouth College by Wade and Vivian Price Yvonne Prutilpac, West Virginia University by Jim Prutilpac Lauren Psoras, Towson University by Michele Psoras Kathryn Pustolski, Rochester Institute of Technology by Christine Pustolski Jennifer Randall, University of Maryland by Dori Stibolt, University of Maryland Megan Rash, University of Nebraska Kearney by Jeanne Rash Kaylee Ream, University of Toledo by Lecia Ream Kayla Reardon, Eastern Michigan University by Doreen Reardon Christine Redeker, University of Iowa by Lori Redeker Grace Regittko, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach by Luann Regittko
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Hannah Roberts, Michigan State University by Ann Cuneo Chrissy Robertson, University of West Georgia by Nealy Patty Wheat, University of West Georgia Sara Robillard, University of Texas by Mark Robillard Linda Gorman Rodriguez, University of Georgia by T.J. Merck Parker, Georgia Southern University Victoria Rodriguez, Florida International University by Connie Perez Zonia Rodriguez Gabriela Rodriguez, Florida International University by Isabel Rodriguez Katelyn Rogers, Dartmouth College by Eileen Roger Bridget Rogers, Syracuse University by Maryann Rogers Shannon Rosales, Florida International University by Odalis Rosales Emily Ruggeri, Cornell University by Cindy Ruggeri Marissa Russo, University of Central Florida by Mike Russo Hailey Sabatini, Sonoma State University by Joseph Sabatini Hanna Sabin, University of Iowa by Hilleri Sabin Nicki Sablatura, University of Texas by Mark and Judy Sablatura Jordann Sagraves, Kansas State University by Michelle Sagraves Leah Samuel-Haltrecht, George Mason University by Janet Haltrecht
Dayna Sanchez, California State University-San Marcos by Doreen Sanchez Gabriela Sanchez, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos by Ana Sanchez Deana Sanders, Sonoma State University by Melissa Sanders Sabrina Santos, University of Northern Iowa by Marija Santos Mariah Scarbel, George Mason University by Dave Scarbel Patricia Russo Schassburger, Northern Illinois University by Dianne Ensign Ziegler, Purdue University Brittany Scheer, Rider University by Rikki Herman, Rider University Andrea Schneider, Marquette University by Bill and Chris Schneider Dennis Schroeder by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sara Schult, Rochester Institute of Technology by Ursula Wichmann Barbara Selman, Michigan State University by Bernard Selman Dani Serlin, California State UniversityNorthridge by Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio Northern University
Megan Sillas, New Mexico State University by Kristy Sillas Brook Skinner, Michigan State University by Maria Skinner Sarah Skoropa, Michigan State University by Allan Skoropa Jenny Sloane, University of Maryland by Amy Sloane Andrea Smith, Western Michigan University by Ed Smith Lauren Smith, Bucknell University by Ellen Smith Caden Smith, Purdue University by Ron Smith Amy Socolovitch, Alma College by Kim Socolovitch Samantha Soliz, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos by Noela Garcia Sarah Spondike, Kent State University by Marie Spondike Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lauren Startz, University of Texas by Christian Startz Emily Steffen, University of NebraskaLincoln by Joan Steffen Kelly Steffens, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville by Liz Roach
Maggie Shadoin, East Carolina University by Teresa Shadoin
Amanda Steiner, California State University-Northridge by Laura Steiner
Yafit Shafer-Sull, Cornell University by Catherine Sull
Jana Steiner, University of Nebraska at Omaha by Suzanne Steiner
Haley Shaw, Dartmouth College by Carla Shaw
Erin Stewart, Wingate University by Darlene Stewart
Kelsey Sherrill, Wingate University by Sallie Sherrill
Taylor Stieb, University of Toledo by Douglas Stieb
Maggie Siebert, University of North Carolina-Wilmington by Ann Siebert
Jessica Stober, Elon University by Clay Stober
Aileen Stoddard, Sonoma State University by Siobhan Stoddard Ashley Stokes, Monmouth College by Cynthia Stokes Hilary Du Bois Stone, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire by Kristi DuBois Kendall Sullivan, Indiana University by Tracey Sullivan Chelsea Sullivan, Auburn University by Dick Sullivan Joyce Hager Sutherland, East Carolina University by Margaret Payne Greene, Stetson University Meg Sutton, Greensboro College by Turner Sutton Beth Caulfield Swing, University of Iowa by Deborah Norton, California State University-San Marcos Alessia Tacchella, Florida International University by Sandra Pirogovsky Chandler Taylor, University of West Georgia by Wendy Taylor
Sammy Thompson, University of North Carolina-Wilmington by Erika Kemp Mollie Timmons, University of Washington by Paula Timmons Kristina Titus, University of North Carolina-Wilmington by Karen Titus Paige Tobin, Purdue University by Darlene Tobin Lauren Tocco, Western Michigan University by Tammy Tocco Amanda Toljanic, Indiana University by Mark Toljanic Jamie Tomkowicz, Pennsylvania State University by Winifred Ogorman Erika Torres, University of Illinois by Isabel Torres Samantha Tougas, Pennsylvania State University by Andrea Tougas Maggie Trader, Coastal Carolina University by Susan Trader
Emilie Teitz, Marquette University by Carol Teitz
Rachel Tropper, Georgia Institute of Technology by Jeanne Tropper
Jessica Templeton, University of Iowa by Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio Northern University
Emma Troschuk, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh by Holly Troschuk
Samantha Terstriep, University of Illinois by Yvette Terstriep
Kalina Tulley, University of Illinois by Kathleen Huttenhoff Grzybek, University of Illinois
The Alpha Eta Class of ’94 by Amy Posavac - Osborne, Purdue University The MSPAA by Jennifer Daniels Umberger, Albion College The National Philanthropy Team by Jennifer Daniels Umberger, Albion College The Women of Phi Chapter by Jennifer Daniels Umberger, Albion College Amelia Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology by Gerald and Loretta Thomas
Georgia Turner, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos by Christy Turner Alexx Vaccarello, Kent State University by Tracey Vaccarello Anna Valdez, Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Joe Valdez Stacia Van Der Weide, Sonoma State University by Debra Van Der Weide Shari May Vickery, Indiana University by Vivian Schilling Surface, Indiana University
Elena Vierra, University of Texas by Marisa Vierra
Sarah Williams, Indiana University by Richard Williams
Jordan Villa, University of New Hampshire by Jo-Anne Villa
Sydney Williams, University of North Carolina-Wilmington by Ron Williams
Baleigh Vinson, Henderson State University by Dee Vinson Leah Vinson, Western Michigan University by Maria Vinson Beverly Visnov, West Chester University by Debi Visnov Katherine Wade, Elon University by Julia Wade Paige Waechter, Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Kelly Waechter Jessica Wagner, Coastal Carolina University by Kim Wagner Kristina Wagner, University of Illinois by Regina Wagner Maggie Waligura, Texas State University-San Marcos by Holly Waligura Hayley Walker, Coastal Carolina University by Brenda Walker Bianca Walsh, Georgia Institute of Technology by Russ Walsh MacKenzie Wand, University of South Dakota by Deb Wand Shelby Weaver, California State University-Stanislaus by Cheryl Winfrey Tiffany Weaver, Idaho State University by Tammy Weaver Sarah Webster, University of New Hampshire by Melisa Gillis
Ashton Willnow, University of Texas by Randall Willnow Dani Wingard, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Missy Wingard Lauren Winkler, Purdue University by Beth Winkler Julia Wood, University of Iowa by Tina Jordan Kaitlyn Woods, Florida International University by Renee Woods Courtney Woodworth, Ohio University by Debbie Woodworth Mayre Wray by Emily Wray Stander, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Alyssa Wright, Texas State UniversitySan Marcos by James Wright Erin Wysocki, University of WisconsinLa Crosse by Diane Wysocki Kaitlin Yocum, West Chester University by Lori Noonan Zeta Mu Sisters by Sara Young Chester, Methodist University Abby Zimmerman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Tom Zimmerman
Sara Wernikoff, University of Central Florida by Lori Wernikoff Danielle Wesolowicz, Albion College by Laurie Wesolowicz Caitlin Whitlock, Michigan State University by Debbie Whitlock Kati Wiese, DePaul University by Victoria Wiese
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CHAPTER ETERNAL
The summer 2014 Chapter Eternal
includes all the names of Sisters whose passing
was reported to Fraternity Headquarters between February 1, 2014 and May 31, 2014. Sisters are listed alphabetically in chapter order, along with their initiation year. To notify the Fraternity of a Sister’s passing, please send an obituary notice, memorial service pamphlet or other written confirmation to Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Headquarters.
Alpha Chapter Lombard/Knox College Frances Bailey Clegg ’37 Nancy Virginia Brosius Haaker ’39 Georgia Johnson Harthon ’37 Beta Chapter Iowa Wesleyan College Jean Wier Bieri ’42 Martha A. Lodwick Chambers ’45 Viola Ann Sanders Greene ’46 Rosemary Clara Huston Haserodt ’46 Gamma Chapter University of Mount Union Ruth Ann Johnson Rankin ’43 Delta Chapter Bethany College Audrey Estelle Cole Christman ’50 Zeta Chapter Wittenberg University Kathleen Erin Gahagen Derushia ’88 Eta Chapter Syracuse University Carolyn Cole Trenbath Marx ’62
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Theta Chapter University of Wisconsin Florence Daniels Drury ’38 Helen Steinich LeBarron ’53 Olive Callaway Whiting ’40 Kappa Chapter University of Illinois Betty Ann Knight ’37 Nu Chapter University of Washington Jane Weston Grant McHarg ’49 Xi Chapter University of Kentucky Janice Lynn Decker Nimmer ’60 Omicron Chapter University of California-Berkeley Betty Caryl Campbell Montgomery ’49 Patricia Ann Rock Schoonover ’51 Barbara Bell Scott ’57 Pi Chapter Ohio University Patricia Mayer Breidenbach ’39
Rho Chapter University of Nebraska-Lincoln Barbara Helen Rayburn Allen ’48 Gwen Arttis Grosshans Allen ’50 Phyllis Myers Dale ’46 Patricia Lorrai Kidder Delphia ’44 Mary Joan Derks Drozda ’83 Helen Elaine Ullom Elstun ’45 Mary Tabitha Creekpaum Gray ’22 Kathleen E Miller Erickson Jacobitz ’58 Mary Anne Pound Lebens ’36 Upsilon Chapter University of Vermont Mary L. McCormick Foley ’35 Phi Chapter Albion College Margaret Louise Bowker Millard ’46 Erma J. McCormick Sutcliff ’17 Psi Chapter The Ohio State University Virginia Love Casson ’39 Barbara Lou Brown Larkins ’53 Barbara Baas Wiltberger ’53
Omega Chapter Stetson University Jacqueline Wood Sappia ’49 Margaret Evelyn Oldford Waddell ’49 Alpha Beta Chapter Cornell University Louise Elizabeth McLean Dunn ’34 Alpha Gamma Chapter Coe College Amy Pauline Colberg Anderson Severa ’47 Alpha Delta Chapter Oregon State University Janet Case Beals ’48 Barbara Alice Stinnette Lofgren ’54 Evelyn Hazel Falk Mattravers ’43 Alpha Epsilon Chapter University of Michigan Carolyn S. Rundell Culotta ’53 Mary Theresa Jaycox Redman ’34 Alpha Eta Chapter Purdue University Barbara Jane Baker Goris ’48
Alpha Kappa Chapter Kansas State University Gloria Dean Anderson Chestnut ’54 Alpha Mu Chapter Ohio Wesleyan University Mary Louise Gould Bailey ’49 Mary Louise Thompson Rice ’42 Alpha Xi Chapter University of CaliforniaLos Angeles Marjorie Ann Morrison Friel ’46 Alpha Omicron Hunter College Patricia Monica Faltermann Blevins ’67 Alpha Phi Chapter University of Pennsylvania Mary Margaret Dingee Lewis ’54 Alpha Chi Chapter Randolph-Macon College Bernice Juliet Cave Armistead ’39 Alpha Psi Chapter University of Denver Margaret Frances Hooper Trible ’40 Beta Delta Chapter Denison Unversity Mary Jane Kreisel Hatten ’40 Beta Epsilon Chapter Monmouth College Shirley Jean DeWitt ’42
Beta Eta Chapter University of Maryland Dianne Hanrahan Coughlan ’53 Bernice Gertrude Carl Morsberger ’51 Babette Virginia Sellhausen Trader ’44
Gamma Rho Chapter Parsons College Carmen Barese Fitzsimmons ’64 Delta Alpha Chapter University of WisconsinLa Crosse Beatrice Elaine Severson Jors ’64
Beta Theta Chapter Michigan State University Kathryn Miller Anderson ’36 Verna Mae Rowerdink ’44 Suellyn H. Matevia Sekulich ’61
Delta Nu Chapter Indiana University of Pennsylvania Kristin Marie Spohn ’88
Beta Kappa Chapter Baldwin Wallace University Lois Wilson Young ’91
Delta Pi Chapter Defiance College Mary Francis Jones Steyer ’76
Beta Nu Chapter Culver Stockton College Jo Anne Cowden Ludwig ’49
Epsilon Alpha Chapter University of WisconsinEau Claire Sandra Scott Kaub ’65
Beta Pi Chapter Indiana University Margaret Paulson Brozovich ’48 Elizabeth Delp Dahl ’46
Epsilon Omicron Chapter Oklahoma State University Jamie Marie Ritchey ’80
Beta Upsilon Chapter University of Rhode Island Eileen E. Grundy Conboy ’63
Epsilon Tau Chapter Central Missouri State University Alice M. Gower ’69
Gamma Epsilon Chapter California State University-Fresno Shirley A. Weir Fries ’52
Zeta Mu Chapter Methodist University Paula Lynn Adams ’75
Gamma Lambda Chapter University of Tennessee Amy Michelle Boser Willett ’90
Iota Eta Chapter University of Texas-El Paso Nora Alexiss Padilla ’06
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be the heart Claudine Caro, Rider ‘92
How did you become interested in instructional design?
As an instructional designer, what is a typical day
first job that came available that fit a lot of my skills was in the
like in your workplace? I start my day by making a to-do list based on any action items in emails or to prepare for client or team meetings.
Then, I might meet with a subject matter expert (SME),
from whom I would gather the majority of the content that I need to write a training course. From there, I write scripts and reference guides that are used in training.
The majority of my time is spent developing training
events, mainly online training. My current project is software training, so I build a lot of simulations. I also do the graphic design, audio recording, final testing and publishing.
During the dot-com bust, I was laid off for several months. The training industry. The job was coordinating classroom training events – managing learner enrollment, preparing the handouts and coordinating all the location logistics. It reminded me of recruitment preparation.
I quickly took on the role of online training developer because
it was easy for me to pick up those skills. However, I wanted to move further in my career and become an instructional designer. I earned my master’s degree in education with a focus on instructional design for online learning. What skill do you think is the most beneficial in your role as an instructional designer? Communication is the key skill in being an instructional designer. In the very beginning of a project, my client and I have to be clear on what business problem she wants to solve and how training can accomplish that.
Then, I have to work closely with the subject matter experts;
asking the right questions to get the information I need and restating what I heard to ensure that I am understanding correctly.
Finally, I need to be able to create my training to effectively
communicate to the learners what they need to accomplish. This involves breaking down complex topics into more manageable pieces and separating out the “need to know” content from the “nice to know” content. What are your top three favorite apps? I am always checking Facebook and Instagram to keep up with my Sisters, and Mint, to keep up with my finances. How did you become interested in instructional design? I became interested in instructional design by an accidental set of circumstances. I was previously working as a project manager for different web site development companies.
Why do you pay your alumnae dues? I pay my alumnae dues because it is such a small investment on my part that has a huge impact on the experiences of collegiate and alumnae members in Alpha Xi Delta. It wasn’t until attending National Convention and other regional trainings that I realized being a member of Alpha Xi Delta was more than my chapter involvement. I am a part of something so much bigger than myself. With my dues, the Fraternity can continue to develop programming to promote leadership opportunities, to develop life skills and to engage members for a lifetime of Sisterhood.
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his summer Alpha Xi Delta chapter officers gathered to take part in The Workout and The Founders’ Academy, but in the summer of 1983, chapter officers attended Alpha Xi Delta’s
Chapter Officer Round Table (CORT). CORT was a summer program for chapter presidents and chapter officers to help them further develop their leadership skills before the upcoming school year. Do you recognize anyone? Let us know by sending an email to quilleditor@alphaxidelta.org.
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