Pi Beta Phi is committed to delivering a premier experience for all members. To fulfill this commitment, we are continually striving to learn what our sisters need from the membership experience and find the best ways to deliver. We believe we can strengthen the inherent value in Pi Phi sisterhood by seeking feedback from our members and using what we learn to help plan our next steps.
We want to hear from you, whether you’re sharing your feelings on the latest issue of The Arrow, your thoughts on a Fraternity email or social media post or a heartfelt critique encouraging Pi Phi to do better. Below are a selection of thoughts Pi Phi sisters shared on recent stories in The Arrow, social media and Fraternity communications.
LEIGH CHRISTINE CRANE-FREEMAN, Oklahoma Beta, initiated 1975
I’m all for being kind, and being open to young women who fit OUR standards, but I am vehemently against lowering our standards to fit into others’ requirements. … In my opinion Pi Beta Phi should NEVER worry about following along with the other Greeks or the latest political tangent. We ARE THE BEST therefore we march to our own drum, and WE set the standard for the other sororities ... and that standard should be EXCELLENCE, whether that be grades, activities, leadership roles, or morals. ... Pi Beta Phi does not follow. WE LEAD!
KELLI SUSEMIHL, South Dakota Alpha, initiated 2018
I am thankful for the sisters and opportunities that have pushed me to be the best version of myself!
In response to our Instagram post asking why members are #thankfulforpiphi
DINA NEWMAN, D.C. Alpha, initiated 2009
Love this inclusive use of closed captioning!
In response to an Instagram video reminding members of COVID-19 safety protocols
EMILY REIN, Illinois Alpha, initiated 2017
Good luck and have fun! When it feels like you are struggling, reach out to your sisters and know that you are making a difference in your chapter, even if it doesn’t feel like it. Appreciate that you are having an opportunity to grow as a Pi Phi and an individual! And most importantly, you got elected for a reason so share your Pi Phi Love the best way you know how! Being elected to two Chapter Leadership Team positions during my time as a collegian is one of the things I value most about my membership. Each role truly helped shape me into the person I am today!
In response to our Facebook post asking members to send words of encouragement to incoming chapter officers
KAYLA MCCARTHY ERLANDSON, Alberta Alpha, initiated 2006
Although I'm sure not the most ideal situation, I'm so excited for so many sisters to take part in this! What a silver lining in creating an opportunity!!! Convention wasn't even on my horizon and now I don't know how I can possibly say no.
In response to the Fraternity’s announcement to move Convention 2021 to a virtual format
