EXTENSION
Pi Beta Phi Welcomes Two Chapters Each of our chapters represents a special link in the chain of Pi Beta Phi sisterhood. What started with 12 women at Monmouth College soon spread to colleges and universities across North America. For nearly 155 years we have continued to grow and change—opening new chapters and oftentimes returning to chapters which had previously closed or paused operations. With each new and returning chapter, we gain new sisters who share our core values and believe in our promise to contribute to the betterment of society.
Throughout the fall term, New Members were excited to leave a mark on Quinnipiac’s campus and Pi Beta Phi’s sisterhood. Chapter President MADDIE ENOS shared that she saw her role as an opportunity to continue Connecticut Gamma’s story. “I see the members in this chapter, and their many majors and backgrounds, as part of our chapter’s story,” she said. “A story which will have many chapters over the years to come. One day we’ll return to this campus as alumnae, as mentors, and see how our values have continued to flourish.”
In Fall 2021, Pi Beta Phi welcomed Connecticut Gamma and Wisconsin Epsilon into our sisterhood. Established in 2011, the Connecticut Gamma Chapter at Quinnipiac University was installed by Grand President MARY LOY TATUM. After reorganizing in 2019, the chapter returned to campus in Fall 2021 with the support of Resident Leadership Development Consultants (RLDCs) CHRISTIANA HOLLADAY, Colorado Gamma, and DOROTHY RUOFF, Montana Alpha.
Chapter members were excited to participate in their Initiation Weekend November 12-13, 2021. On Friday evening, New Members took part in the Preparatory Service; the following morning, Grand President LISA GAMEL SCOTT initiated Connecticut Gamma’s New Member Class. As the first chapter Lisa initiated since taking on the role of Grand President, she felt exceptional pride in being part of a momentous day for this chapter and our sisterhood. “The young women at Connecticut
Below: Wisconsin Epsilon's Leadership Team at the chapter's Cookie Shine celebration the evening before Initiation.
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