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The official publication for donors and friends of Pi Beta Phi Foundation
A Message from Mary Jane Buchele Johnson, Vice President Finance, Pi Beta Phi Foundation Board of Trustees Dear Sisters, We each have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy long beyond our lifetime — a legacy of hope, generosity and joy. My greatest joy in life is the joy of giving. Last year, I had the privilege to attend a Fraternity Day of Service Signature Event in St. Paul, Minnesota, where I saw Pi Beta Phi’s legacy of generosity and joy in action. You and I are lucky to be able to pick up a new book without barriers to access; but as I helped distribute books to educators in St. Paul, I got the chance to see the transformational impact we make in underserved communities through our work as a Foundation and as a sisterhood. The gratitude and excitement those educators shared because they could put new books into their MARY JANE BUCHELE JOHNSON, Illinois Eta, with husband Mike and sons Zach and Jeremy.
libraries and the hands of their students evokes a feeling I can’t adequately describe. There’s nothing that beats the joy of giving and knowing the impact you have made.
We all have the opportunity to experience that joy thanks to the pioneering women who — more than 30 years ago — established Pi Beta Phi Foundation to support our sisters and communities for generations to come. Now, all of us continue to provide support for the greatest needs as they arise. One of the greatest strengths of our Foundation is that every donor, with every gift, forms a collective that is nimble and flexible, but also designed to have a perpetual impact. Giving to our Foundation is creating a financial legacy, no matter the amount. Not only do you give to meet the needs of sisters and communities today, but your sustained support is an opportunity to ensure Pi Beta Phi Foundation can meet the needs of our sisters and communities long after we’re gone. Every gift makes a tangible impact, whether for a collegian needing support to continue her education, a child who has never owned a book or an alumna in financial distress. I hope at some point every person who gives to our Foundation has the opportunity to see firsthand the impact we make in the lives of those we support through scholarships, literacy initiatives, emergency assistance and other life-changing
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Grounded by Values
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I channel that feeling as both a volunteer and donor.
Evelyn Peters Kyle Society
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I believe giving to others is what we are put on Earth to do, and that’s what brings
From Recipient to Donor — The Cycle of Giving
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Points of Interest
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programs. As a scholarship recipient during my collegiate years, I felt firsthand the power of Sincere Friendship that flows through the work we do as a Foundation and
me the most joy. We can all leave a legacy of joy and generosity that benefits the lives of others by supporting our Foundation. In Pi Phi,
Mary Jane Buchele Johnson, Illinois Eta Vice President Finance, Pi Beta Phi Foundation Board of Trustees
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Grounded by Values
Crystal first supported Pi Beta Phi Foundation during her senior
Every member’s love for Pi Beta Phi is unique. Some members
Day. Remembering what inspired her first gift, Crystal says,
fall in love with our literacy initiatives, while others are
“Pi Phi had already given me so much and I wanted other sisters
inspired by our commitment to empowering women leaders.
to have those same experiences. I knew that was only possible
For Massachusetts Gamma CRYSTAL NOEL, the shared
because of gifts to our Foundation.” Since her first gift, Crystal
commitment to our core values sparked her interest in joining
has continued to give when she can. “Until I’m able to give more
our sisterhood. Pi Phi’s core values of Integrity, Lifelong
regularly, it all comes down to what I have in the moment,”
Commitment, Honor and Respect, Personal and Intellectual
Crystal says. “I know every gift counts, no matter the amount.”
Growth, Philanthropic Service to Others and Sincere Friendship mark everything we do as individuals and as a collective. “Our values are the foundation for everything I love about Pi Phi – the friendships, the fun and the influence we have in young women’s lives,” says Crystal.
year of college with a small gift to celebrate our 146th Founders’
Last year, as sisters were facing unforeseen challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal was in a position to make a gift when others in our sisterhood needed it most. Prompted by the CARES Act, receiving a stimulus check allowed Crystal to have additional resources enabling her to make a gift to the Emma
During Crystal’s formative years at Massachusetts Institute
Harper Turner Fund, our Foundation’s designated emergency
of Technology (MIT), she says it was important she was
relief fund. The CARES Act includes provisions to support
surrounded by people who held similar values. The transition
nonprofits by providing incentives that encourage individuals
to college and the academic rigor of MIT were challenges that
and corporations that are able to continue supporting their
could not be faced alone. As a member of the Massachusetts
charitable interests.
Gamma Chapter, Crystal was able to learn and grow because her sisters were by her side.
“I’m lucky to have been fully employed during the pandemic and able to work from home,” says Crystal. "I knew there
Pi Phi’s constant presence and support in her life sparked
were sisters who needed extra support and I was in a position
Crystal’s desire to give back to our sisterhood. “I want to serve
to give."
Pi Phi in any way I can because I know that it has supported me before and will again,” she says. For Crystal, giving is a tangible way to live the values at the heart of our sisterhood.
Over the years, sisters have turned to Pi Phi for assistance during their time of greatest need. This year marks the 75-year anniversary of the Emma Harper Turner Fund, which provides emergency assistance grants to Pi Phis in sudden financial crisis. Gifts to our Foundation allow us to care for our members and support our sisterhood. Any gift — no matter the size — can make an impact. Because of gifts like Crystal’s, we are able to support sisters when they need it most. She says, “It’s about being a part of our sisterhood in any way you can, knowing we will be there for you when you need us most.”
Left, from left, Massachusetts Gammas ANNE WARREN, CRYSTAL NOEL, ARIANNA MOSHARY, and MARIA ELENA MARTINEZ their senior year at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Thank You to Our Evelyn Peters Kyle Society Members Pi Beta Phi wishes to thank the following donors who have made gifts of $1,000 or more between July 1, 2020, and February 15, 2021. You make a difference for every Pi Phi by supporting leadership development, scholarships, reading initiatives, housing, heritage and grants for sisters in need. Thank you for your loyalty, leadership and Lifelong Commitment to Pi Beta Phi!
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Thank You to Our Evelyn Peters Kyle Society Members Julie McKittrick Engelbrecht Missouri Alpha
Janet Wickham Gregory Michigan Beta
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Bunny A. Hultman Michigan Gamma
Diane J. Klepper Kansas Alpha
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Dorothy B. Krug* Maryland Alpha
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Janet Goode Gard* Wisconsin Gamma
Frances Jordan HearnRigney Texas Beta
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Diane Malloy Lighthall Colorado Beta
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Janice Worthington Lisko Oklahoma Beta
Carole Cooke Jones* Washington Beta
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Kelley Golden Tennessee Gamma
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Amy Bader Keirle Georgia Alpha Megan Kelley Mississipi Beta Heidi Dake Keogh Colorado Alpha Kathryn Kakenmaster Kinne Illinois Theta Caitlin Pierce Kissee Missouri Gamma
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Thank You to Our Evelyn Peters Kyle Society Members Sharon Ann Malone Texas Epsilon
Cynthia DeSimone North Minnesota Alpha
Shannon Rainosek-Hurley New Mexico Alpha
Lisa Gamel Scott Colorado Alpha
Peggy Claire Malone Georgia Alpha
Kim OBrien Ohio Zeta
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Jean Wirths Scott Pennsylvania Beta
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Thank You to Our Evelyn Peters Kyle Society Members Susan Hansen Stannard Kansas Beta
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What Has Pi Phi Given You? Our sisterhood is one of the most important resources we have in times of uncertainty. The world always needs Pi Phi leaders, but right now it’s clear why courageous, empowered women are so critical. Join sisters and friends around the world for Pi Phi Giving Day on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 — our 154th Founders’ Day. With your support, together we can continue to build Friends and Leaders for Life. Beginning April 1, visit piphigivingday.org to give back — then invite sisters in your chapter, your alumnae club and your social networks to join you! We hope you’ll add to the online celebration by sharing what Pi Phi has given you with your favorite Pi Phi photos, memories and sisterhood stories on social media using #PiPhiGivingDay.
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From Recipient to Donor — The Cycle of Giving Supporting the development of young women is a core tenet of Pi Beta Phi and, by extension, of our Foundation. Throughout the last year, Pi Beta Phi Foundation asked members to reflect on all they’ve gained from their sisterhood by asking, “What has Pi Phi given you?” Members recounted stories of meeting their lifelong friends, finding empowerment through a supportive sisterhood, gaining leadership skills and developing a love for philanthropic service. For Colorado Alpha WHITNEY STANTON, Pi Phi has given her each of those things and more, which inspires her commitment to give back however she can to current and future members. “Pi Phi has given me a support system of women of all ages, lifelong friends and an organization I know I can always turn to,” she says. Whitney was first inspired to give back to our sisterhood in 2019 as a recent graduate of the University of Colorado. Motivated by the support she received as a collegian, it was a priority for her to extend the same courtesy by giving of her time to her chapter and of her treasure to our Foundation. She joined the Colorado Alpha Alumnae Advisory Committee (AAC) as the Advisor to the Director New Member Experience to contribute to her local chapter. “The women who mentored me when I was serving as Vice President Member Development (VPMD) in 2015 were now the same women I was working with to serve the current chapter members,” Whitney says. “This opportunity allowed me to give back to my chapter and create relationships with the collegians that grew throughout my time on the AAC.” Whitney credits these women with her development as a leader and says their support is what inspires her to do the same for the next generation of Pi Phi leaders. “Through Pi Phi, I learned what it means to be a servant leader. From my work as VPMD developing personalized academic support and guiding the chapter through Leading with Values® seminars to attending Pi Beta Phi Leadership Institute, I learned how to successfully lead by serving the chapter and members.”
Colorado Alpha WHITNEY STANTON
As a collegian, Whitney learned firsthand that support from Pi Phi comes in many forms. She personally benefitted from the commitment of donors to our Foundation when she received multiple scholarships which enabled her to graduate college debt-free. Whitney remembers how crucial this support was for her own collegiate experience and now prioritizes giving to our Foundation as a way to support other members in their education. “Giving to Pi Beta Phi Foundation is important to me because the scholarships I received allowed me to pursue an education without the burden of student loan debt. I believe in women supporting women, and giving to our Foundation has allowed me to do that,” Whitney says. On Pi Phi Giving Day 2020 — only a few weeks into the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in North America — Whitney was inspired to give to our Foundation after she saw the economic impacts of the pandemic and the rising case numbers. As a professional research assistant for the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Whitney knew the severity of the situation and says it was the perfect time to give and support those personally affected by the pandemic. From a scholarship recipient to a dedicated donor, Whitney shows the power of every gift and the strength of a cycle of giving. Like many sisters, she calls on Pi Phi’s core values as a source of motivation in life. The core value of Sincere Friendship is particularly poignant for Whitney and is a driving force behind her decision to support her sisters however she can. “Sincere friends listen to us, push us to be more accepting of ourselves, support our goals, always have our backs and give without expecting anything in return.”
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Shared Vision of Pi Beta Phi To be recognized as a premier organization for women by providing lifelong enrichment to its members and contributing to the betterment of society.
Mission Pi Beta Phi Foundation enables the Fraternity to realize its mission and ensures the future of our sisterhood.
Celebrate Your Pi Phi Pride at Convention 2021 Be part of this historic, once-in-a-lifetime celebration of sisterhood, heritage and Pi Phi Pride! Convention honors the milestones of our history,
Board of Trustees
celebrates the accomplishments of our present and
President Kathy Wager Sprague, Alabama Gamma
ensures we are prepared for a bright future. Join
Vice President Finance Mary Jane Buchele Johnson, Illinois Eta
reconnect with sisters, shape Pi Phi’s future, make a
Vice President Development Terre McFillen Hall, Ohio Alpha
more and register at pibetaphi.org/convention.
Secretary Gina Garrison Jones, Nebraska Beta Trustees Jennifer Windell Hazelton, Virginia Eta Leslie Magnus, New Jersey Alpha Wendy Labreche Pratt, Massachusetts Beta Cindy Rice Svec, Kansas Beta Ex-Officio Marla Neelly Wulf, Kansas Beta Brenda Balkunas Wirth, Wisconsin Alpha
us June 25-27 to celebrate your Pi Phi Pride as we difference, honor sisters and become inspired. Learn
Halo Heaven is Back! Honor and celebrate your sisters while supporting the future of Pi Beta Phi. With every virtual halo you send through Halo Heaven, you help your Foundation provide opportunities for Pi Phis to achieve their leadership potential, support sisters in crisis and secure the resources Pi Phi needs today to ensure our sisterhood continues to thrive. From May 25 - June 30, visit haloheaven.org to send some Pi Phi Love to sisters new and old!
Have You Read the Latest Issue of The Arrow? Recognizing what you need and taking the steps to fulfill that need is an essential practice for mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Self-care may be a personal practice, but the
Staff
benefits span far beyond the individual. A community is stronger with all members at their
Executive Director Hallee Winnie, Michigan Gamma
best, and the same is true for the sisterhood of Pi Beta Phi. Taking care of yourself is a gift
Director of Advancement Jill Mackey Carrel, Indiana Gamma
pibetaphi.org/arrow.
to those who care for you, and a selfless gift at that. Read the Winter issue at
Director of Operations & Programs Betsy West McCune, Missouri Alpha
Support Pi Phi by Paying Your Alumna Dues
Director of Finance & Administration Kim Sherman
Now more than ever, Pi Phi is a much-needed home for young women on college
Individual Giving Officer Courtney Hammock, Colorado Epsilon
With your $35 annual alumna dues, you fund leadership development programming for
Development and Engagement Manager Emily Karcher, Maryland Gamma
are needed to sustain the Fraternity. Please consider paying your annual dues today at
Development and Engagement Manager Megan Schwedtmann
campuses across North America. Fraternity dues are an investment in our sisterhood. all members, promote growth across the organization and provide vital resources that pibetaphi.org/dues.
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