4 The Bow
Summer 2019
Local Impact Grants Reach Impactful Milestone: $500,000 As the link connecting Pi Beta Phi’s Read > Lead > Achieve® initiatives, financial support for The Literacy Fund and local literacy work done by clubs and chapters, the Local Impact Grants program gives Pi Phis an opportunity to advocate for literacy first-hand and strengthen the future of their own communities. During the fourth quarter of 2018, the program reached an important milestone. Since its launch in 2013, Pi Phis have provided more than half a million dollars in Local Impact Grants to nonprofit organizations across North America. As chapters and clubs fundraise for The Literacy Fund, the program gives them the opportunity to nominate 25% of their gifts to a local nonprofit with a program or focus on literacy. Pi Phi matches that 25%, dollar for dollar. “By nominating local organizations to receive grants, our members are growing and expanding Pi Phi’s impact in innovative ways, and truly moving the needle toward reducing the illiteracy issues so prevalent in our society,” said BETSY WEST MCCUNE, Missouri Alpha, Director of Operations and Programs.
Thank You to Our Retiring Trustees We extend our most sincere gratitude to Maryland Beta RENA RODEMAN THORSEN, Grand President PAULA PACE SHEPHERD, Texas Epsilon and FHC Board President LISA GAMEL SCOTT, Colorado Alpha as their service to the Foundation Board of Trustees comes to a close on June 30. Rena has served two three-year terms on the board, beginning in 2013, and most recently served as chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee. Paula and Lisa have served the board as ex officio members through their respective leadership of the Fraternity and Fraternity Housing Corporation. “We are especially thankful to Rena, Paula and Lisa for their commitment and service to Pi Beta Phi during this critical time of growth for our sisterhood,” said Foundation Executive Director HALLEE WINNIE, Michigan Gamma. “Their expertise and leadership have been key strengths during their time on the board, and their strategic vision has positioned Pi Phi for an even brighter future. The impact Rena, Paula and Lisa have made will continue for generations of sisters to come.”
RENA RODEMAN THORSEN
PAULA PACE SHEPHERD
LISA GAMEL SCOTT
