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PI PHIS MADE AN IMPACT ON FRATERNITY DAY OF SERVICE

Every year in early March, Pi Phis participate in literacy-related service in their communities to recognize Fraternity Day of Service. As part of the celebration, Pi Phi originally selected three communities with tremendous need—Nashville, Tennessee; Lansing, Michigan; and Los Angeles—to host Fraternity Day of Service Signature Events this year. Although we couldn't safely conduct in-person Signature Events in Michigan and L.A., Pi Phi remained committed to serving these areas by providing new, age-appropriate books to children in all three locations.

Gifts to The Literacy Fund at Pi Beta Phi Foundation are critical to the success of Pi Phi’s literacy initiatives—providing full financial support for all Read > Lead > Achieve ® programs, including Fraternity Day of Service Signature Events. Because of your support, children in Michigan, L.A. and Nashville received more than 60,000 books.

JOIN US FOR HALO HAPPENINGS

Hosted by Pi Beta Phi Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Halo Happenings events provide members with the opportunity to gather, hear from Pi Phi leaders and learn how gifts to our Foundation make a difference for our sisterhood. All Pi Phi sisters and friends are invited to join as we celebrate fun and friendship in the following cities:

• Northern New Jersey—June 8, 2022

• New York City—June 9, 2022

• Charleston, South Carolina—Fall 2022

• Chicago—Fall 2022

• Omaha, Nebraska—Fall 2022

For more information and to register for a Halo Happenings near you, visit pibetaphi.org/halohappenings.

CHAPTER OFFICERS FOCUS ON AN INCLUSIVE MEMBER EXPERIENCE

Although Pi Phi was unable to host an in-person College Weekend in 2022, the Fraternity coordinated a series of virtual, live officer trainings for all chapter officers and Advisors. The live sessions, which included a keynote attended by nearly 450 members, encouraged chapter officers and Alumnae Advisory Committee members to explore their personal identities, celebrate their leadership journey and feel confident in their unique strengths. One collegian shared, “I found Tianna Soto’s keynote really powerful when discussing our identity, and it helped me find my identity as a leader.” With an overall focus on providing an inclusive member experience, College Weekend programming included specialized training for all new officers including the newly-elected chapter Vice Presidents Inclusion.

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAPTERS AND ALUMNAE CLUBS

Every year, Pi Phi chapters and alumnae clubs demonstrate the strength of their commitment to Philanthropic Service to Others through their financial support of Pi Beta Phi Foundation. In 2021, still facing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, many chapters and clubs had to re-envision or adapt their fundraising and philanthropy events.

Whether pivoting to a new fundraising platform or adapting traditional events to a virtual or socially distanced format, members were eager to continue their philanthropic efforts, and—despite the challenges—our chapters and alumnae clubs collectively raised $634,896.37 for Pi Beta Phi Foundation. We extend our deepest thanks to every Pi Phi chapter and club for all you have made possible for our sisterhood and communities with your efforts! Congratulations to the top 10 chapters and alumnae clubs listed below.

TOP 10 CHAPTERS

Florida Beta - Florida State University

Arkansas Alpha - University of Arkansas

Louisiana Beta - Louisiana State University

Oklahoma Beta - Oklahoma State University

Texas Eta - Texas A&M University

Nevada Alpha - University of Nevada

Arizona Beta - Arizona State University

Florida Epsilon - University of Central Florida

Virginia Epsilon - University of Virginia

Georgia Alpha - University of Georgia

TOP 10 ALUMNAE CLUBS

Northern Virginia Alumnae Club

Dallas, Texas, Alumnae Club

Houston, Texas, Alumnae Club

Nashville, Tennessee, Alumnae Club

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alumnae Club

Greater Kansas City Alumnae Club

Phoenix, Arizona, Alumnae Club

St. Louis, Missouri, Alumnae Club

Fort Worth, Texas, Alumnae Club

Palm Springs-Desert Cities, California, Alumnae Club

Make an impact—volunteer with Pi Phi!

From our earliest days, Pi Beta Phi has prospered thanks to the dedication and leadership of volunteers who guide our organization at the local, regional and international levels. More than 2,000 dedicated volunteers serve and strengthen Pi Beta Phi every day. Their leadership gives members the opportunity to practice and grow their skills, while contributing to our collective success.

Michigan Alpha KAREN BOLL ROBIDEAU shares, “Working with my fellow Pi Phis—both collegians and other alumnae— is the best part of serving as a volunteer! Whether in-person or virtually, I cherish the opportunity to connect with sisters while working to better the organization and our members. For anyone interested in taking on a volunteer role, don’t be intimidated. I hope you consider serving and that it gives you the same sense of purpose it has given me!”

Join this network and support members across our sisterhood at pibetaphi.org/volunteer.