LETTERS TO PI PHI

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.

In response to our Founders' Day post asking, "What has Pi Phi given you?":

ANTONETTA AXUP, Illinois Alpha, initiated 2014

“Pi Phi has given me so many things! I have amazing sisters who support and care for me, even though we are miles apart. I was able to have leadership opportunities during undergrad that developed my skills and confidence. Those are just to name a few. Ring Ching Angels!"

In response to our Facebook post, Better Together:

FOREST NEWCOMER, Oklahoma Beta, initiated 1968

“I am so encouraged reading this. Because it is coming from Pi Phi, I know it is sincere, not just lip service.”

In response to Grand President Marla Neelly Wulf's Founders' Day message:

JANICE GROW HOWSMON, West Virginia Alpha, initiated 1957

“I am grateful for the ways in which Pi Beta Phi has blessed my life these many years. I was initiated in 1957 and am still in touch with sisters in my class at West Virginia Alpha, West Virginia University. May the wine and blue continue to bless others as it has blessed me.”

CLAIRE ROBERTS ADAMS, Alabama Beta, initiated 1959

“Celebrate Founders' Day? When the "spirit of Sincere Friendship - to pledge themselves to each other and their shared core values" is more pervasive than the ideas of "Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion" now being pushed by Grand Council, I will be inclined to again celebrate Founders Day and make a few donations, but no longer inclined."

The opinions expressed in Letters to Pi Phi do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, nor does Pi Beta Phi endorse the opinions or viewpoints expressed within these letters. Let’s keep the conversation going, together — send your reflections and feedback to thearrow@pibetaphi.org. Please include your full name and chapter of initiation.