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The official publication for donors and friends of Pi Beta Phi Foundation
A Message from Leadership
Dear Sisters and friends, As we collectively embark on another year of what was once called “unprecedented times,” the idea of adopting a new normal has taken on renewed meaning. Many events can prompt the need for adjustments—starting a new job, relocating, growing your family, illness—but what’s prompted the need for our Foundation’s new normal is multifaceted. Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically shifted the immediate and long-term landscape, but there’s more to it than that one, albeit major, factor. The way we connect and keep in touch with one another has irrevocably changed. Even before lockdowns and social distancing, we’ve seen communication innovations offer a wealth of opportunities to remain connected from great distances, both physical and societal. While there are advantages and disadvantages associated with any such advancement, I’m personally optimistic about the opportunities for virtual engagement from a philanthropic perspective. From my home in New York City, I attend virtual Trustee board meetings with sisters in different cities, states and time zones as we discuss and plan for the future of our Foundation. Between my responsibilities as a sales manager for Gartner, serving our Foundation and giving of my time to other philanthropic and social endeavors, the opportunities afforded by virtual engagement make it possible for me to keep up with these crucial priorities while maintaining a manageable schedule. Not only does this accommodate a functional working dynamic, but it also means I can build and foster relationships with sisters, friends and donors from the comfort of my home—and theirs. As an organization of more than 200,000 living members, Pi Beta Phi is a sisterhood with tremendous reach. For our Foundation, engaging virtually is not only a necessary adjustment, but also a new normal; one that will endure. These opportunities to connect extend to every sister and friend, and it’s our sincere hope you will remain engaged with our sisterhood through these new avenues. The pivotal work of Pi Beta Phi Foundation is possible only through the support of every sister and friend, every year. Regardless of the challenges, adjustments and opportunities which arose over recent years, the work we do together remains as vital and essential as ever to our sisters and communities. Your Foundation believes in the power of sisterhood and in what we can accomplish together, no matter the circumstances and unknowns that lie ahead. May this belief in Pi Beta Phi ring true for you as well; together, we will navigate whatsoever things we face, and we will do so from wherever we may be. In Pi Phi,
Kathleen Meriano, New York Eta Trustee, Pi Beta Phi Foundation Board of Trustees To connect with Kathleen, email fndntrustee4@pibetaphi.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Gratitude for Every Gift and Every Sister
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Gratitude for Every Gift and Every Sister The work accomplished by your Foundation is only possible because of the generosity of spirit and Lifelong Commitment shown by sisters and friends of Pi Beta Phi. Without your support, our Foundation’s critical work—supporting literacy, leadership development, scholarships, emergency assistance programs and operational needs—would not be sustainable. We strive to recognize and show our gratitude for all who support this work; no matter the size or frequency of giving, you are making a difference. For that, we are forever grateful. Whether you make recurring donations or recently supported your Foundation for the first time by sending a virtual wine carnation, giving at any capacity has the power to make a difference in every area that matters most to our sisterhood. The generosity and enthusiastic support shown by Pi Phis is unmatched. The choice to give back to Pi Phi is a personal and meaningful one, often accompanied by a reflection shared with our Foundation leadership or a fellow Pi Phi sister.
West Virginia Alpha WENDI SILCOTT MACKAY and her daughter Ontario Gamma GILLIAN MACKAY.
Through Halo Heaven and virtual wine carnations, Pi Phis have
Through Halo Heaven at the 2021 Convention, West Virginia
cherished the opportunity to send messages of appreciation
Alpha WENDI SILCOTT MACKAY sent halos and tributes to
and Sincere Friendship alongside their gifts to our Foundation.
many Pi Phis, including lifelong friends, her fellow Alumnae
Your sincere love for each other and our Fraternity is a
Advisory Committee (AAC) members and the Chapter President
rejuvenating force through even the most difficult times, as
with whom she served as AAC Chair. Her messages rang
these messages demonstrate.
through as particularly poignant as the Fraternity gathered for the first-ever virtual Convention. In spite of the challenges
Read more for a small sample of the heartfelt, compassionate
that accompanied such a change, Wendi’s messages of loving
messages shared by Pi Phis over the last year. All messages are
support show that Pi Phi Love perseveres through it all.
shared with the permission of both the sender and recipient. Pi Beta Phi Foundation does not share tribute messages without
To the 2021 West Virginia Alpha Chapter President NATALIE
the express permission of all parties.
DIEHL, Wendi wrote, “I am incredibly proud of you and how you lead
SISTERS SUPPORTING SISTERS On Giving Tuesday—November 30, 2021—mere weeks after her Initiation into the Mississippi Beta Chapter, NELLANI SULLIVAN sent a virtual wine carnation to the outgoing
the West Virginia Alpha Chapter. You are destined for great things!” To Indiana Delta SHELLY NOBLE SHANNON, “To my best friend and our more than 30 years of love, friendship and laughter. Love you!”
Chapter President CASSIDY GRACE PORTER, “Thank you for
To West Virginia Alpha NANCY ANDERSON VEST, with whom
all you have done for the chapter! You have been a wonderful role
Wendi served on the chapter’s AAC, “Thank you for being on AAC,
model to a hopeful future Pi Phi president.”
supporting the chapter and for being a true friend and sister!”
Spring 2022
Alberta Alpha JESSICA SPARKS serves as her chapter’s AAC Operations Advisor and shared a tribute to the outgoing Vice President Operations HANNAH BACON at the end of her term. Jessica said, “Hannah, congratulations on a fantastic year of growth and leadership as Vice President Operations! I look forward to continuing to hear of your leadership and the friendship you share throughout your new alumnae experience with Pi Beta Phi! Ring Ching!”
Every Sister, Every Year, Every Gift
Every gift to the Friendship Fund helps our Foundation fulfill Pi Phi’s mission, supporting every sister, every year. These unrestricted gifts allow your Foundation to
On Giving Tuesday, Arizona Alpha PAM MORRIS SAMUELS
respond to Pi Phi’s most urgent needs—maintaining
sent a virtual wine carnation to recognize her decades of Sincere
essential support for the leadership, literacy,
Friendship with Arizona Alpha PATRICIA BUTLER WINTHER,
scholarship and emergency assistance programs that
saying, “On this "Giving Tuesday," I thank you for over 60 years of
empower our sisters—and other issues that arise in an
friendship. And it all started because of Pi Beta Phi! Love, Pam.”
ever-shifting world. Your support of the Friendship Fund is essential to the sustainability and longevity of the work of our
Ohio Betas JUDITH MORRISON ROBINSON and SUSAN
Foundation, and of Pi Beta Phi. Without your support to
LOGAN RENTZ exchanged virtual wine carnations on Giving
the Friendship Fund, we would not be able to dedicate
Tuesday, each showing their appreciation for the Sincere
the time and operational resources required to advance
Friendship which has endured for more than 60 years. Judith
the work behind our endeavors and inspire more
wrote, “Susan, a gift to "little sis" that has more memories than just
Pi Phis and friends to give.
Pi Phi; our Clintonville beginnings, Siote, family connections. All keeping us in touch though miles apart for so many years. Pi Phi
Support to the Friendship Fund remains at a 50%
Love, Judy.”
decrease compared to giving before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; this drastically affects our
Susan replied with her own wine carnation in tribute to Judith,
Foundation’s capacity to fulfill Pi Phi’s mission. Every
saying, “We have known each other for about 60 years, and it has
gift, no matter the size, can help bridge the gap and
been my pleasure to be your friend. I'm glad that we were able to
ensure the future of Pi Beta Phi is strong.
attend alumnae club meetings together when I lived in Columbus and particularly glad that our friendship has continued.”
As we all work toward a new normal, we will continue to engage with sisters and friends of Pi Phi through every avenue possible. You can learn more about the Friendship Fund through a virtual visit with your Foundation. Staff members and volunteers can share more about the impact every gift can make and discuss the giving opportunities that best fit your philanthropic goals. To schedule your virtual visit, call our Foundation at (636) 256-1357 or email fndn@pibetaphi.org. If you’d like to make a gift today, visit give.pibetaphi.org.
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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, 2021, and February 15, 2022. 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! To join these sisters and friends of Pi Phi as a member of the Evelyn Peters Kyle Society this year, make your gift by June 30, 2022. Sharon Abeyta-Levey New Mexico Beta
Maria Barkman Black Colorado Alpha
Lynn Aldridge Carswell Georgia Alpha
Leslie Willard Dunsworth Arizona Beta
Kelli Barnes Adams Georgia Alpha
Barbie Ann Blake California Gamma
Lou Ann Montgomery Carter Oklahoma Alpha
Kim Barger Durand Oregon Alpha
Jill Klabzuba Ahrens Washington Gamma
Dody Intveld Boat Iowa Gamma
Jennifer Rosa Case Indiana Gamma
Lynne Johnson Durham Mississippi Beta
Anne O'Connell Albrecht Missouri Alpha
Demory Schwarzbauer Boeneke Florida Beta
Kellee A. Casebeer Oregon Gamma
Jayme Lawson Durkee Missouri Beta
Sharron Marshall Alexander Mississippi Beta
Mary Lou Iglehart Bookhout Texas Beta
Karen Shelton Chevalier California Delta
Laura Olmstead Durmon Arkansas Alpha
Jennifer Johnson Allen Oklahoma Beta
Rick and Roberta Boyd Bragan West Virginia Gamma
Nancy McElmurray Chunka Georgia Alpha
Mary Beth Rhyne Dykes Alabama Gamma
Gwen O'Neal Anderson Mississippi Beta
Kim Bratton
Trudy Hartzell Clark Maryland Beta
Shawn Eagleburger
Amanda Reid Austin Michigan Alpha Lori Keller Austin Georgia Alpha Kay Cross Baker Indiana Zeta Susan Weber Baker Oregon Gamma Peggy Batson Ballard Georgia Alpha Jessica Charron Banks Georgia Alpha Sheri Parker Bankston Mississippi Beta Patti Root Bash Indiana Beta Mary Cendana Batto New York Epsilon Wendy Reynolds Beard Mississippi Beta Barbara Snead Beasley Georgia Alpha Liz Ann Beatty Louisiana Beta Trena Stewart Becker Oregon Beta Fran DeSimone Becque New York Alpha Elizabeth Boswell Belcher Georgia Alpha Oriana Rebecca Bertucci Ontario Gamma Diane M. Bielman California Eta Sandra Boschee Bishop North Dakota Alpha
Caton Metzler Bredar Illinois Beta-Delta Nancy Sissell Bridges Mississippi Beta Kara Kessinger Brittingham Missouri Alpha Ann Warmack Brookshire Texas Beta Sally Hewell Brown Texas Delta Becky Bihr Brown Missouri Alpha Marcia Mendenhall Brown* Indiana Beta Kara Damm Bryan Iowa Zeta Kerry Jane Bryan Wisconsin Alpha Betty Lou Olson Bukowski* Illinois Epsilon Jamie Rachelle Burke Alabama Beta Martha Posey Burke Oklahoma Beta Stacey Ford Butterfield Oklahoma Beta Susan Butterfly-Ebert Arizona Alpha Donna Lynn Butterworth Virginia Eta Erin Hoffman Cambern Oklahoma Beta Nancy Stasiak Carden Mississippi Beta Jill Mackey Carrel Indiana Gamma
Mary Teaster Cochran Georgia Alpha Jamie Latture Collier Mississippi Beta Melissa Malone Colvin Virginia Theta Anne Smith Conkin Alabama Beta Julie Polk Connelly Oklahoma Beta Laura Hauck Covington Georgia Alpha Ann Tollefson Crampton Kansas Beta Nancy Almand Crim Texas Delta Corry McPherson Crowe Georgia Alpha Jamie Feist Daniels Montana Alpha Lynne Stevenson Davis Missouri Alpha Schabahn Straughan Day Oregon Beta Mandy Boreing Dillard Arkansas Alpha
Julia Buckingham Edelmann New Mexico Alpha Michele Wilding Eichermueller Oregon Delta Kelly Pace Eichler Arkansas Alpha Emory McGinnis Eison Mississippi Beta Dana Morton Emery California Alpha Julie McKittrick Engelbrecht Missouri Alpha Ann Nicolay Erickson Kansas Beta Heather Marie Estrella California Iota Gayle Etienne California Delta Jill Ingvalson Fischer Minnesota Alpha JoAnn Young Ford Florida Delta Frances Shields Foster Texas Beta Lori Ann Franklin Ohio Theta
Doris Schnekloth Dittmer Iowa Gamma
Kourtney Nicole Maray Frechette Indiana Gamma
Kathy Kontor Dougherty Texas Epsilon
Karin Daniel Frye Alabama Gamma
Millie Cullom Downs Georgia Alpha
Nancy Logan Gasho-Fromm Georgia Alpha
Joan Todd Duncan Georgia Alpha
Cindy Kralis Georgas Indiana Delta
Joanne Flowers Duncan South Carolina Alpha
Jane McNeill George Ohio Alpha
It is with great respect and sisterly love we acknowledge the members indicated with an asterisk have passed away.
Spring 2022
Barbara Gabriel George Oklahoma Beta
Mary Morns Holman Arizona Alpha
Kathryn Kakenmaster Kinne Illinois Theta
Barbara Witzeman McCoy Illinois Eta
Candi Parks Gershuni Georgia Alpha
Joanne Hunt Hook Missouri Alpha
Caitlin Pierce Kissee Missouri Gamma
Pennee Few McCoy Georgia Alpha
Bruce Gibbs
Jessica Manning Hooper Washington Beta
Jane Moening Kleinsasser Minnesota Alpha
Ann Weaver McDonald Texas Beta
Mary Ann Behlen Hruska Nebraska Beta
Diane J. Klepper Kansas Alpha
John McKelvey
Jean Kolb Hubbard Illinois Eta
Becky Schwartz Knutson Minnesota Alpha
Betty Staggs Huckabay Oklahoma Alpha
Wende Robinson Kotouc Minnesota Alpha
Bimi Lane Huebner New Mexico Beta
Susan Crane Kyle Indiana Beta
Jamie Osgard Huizinga Washington Beta
Whittnee Cox La Chapelle Washington Gamma
Bunny A. Hultman Michigan Gamma
Nancy Doerner Latta Michigan Gamma
Beth Suttle Hunger Georgia Alpha
Heather Henricks Lenkin Arizona Alpha
Leah Ann Hurley Mississippi Beta
Margo Wilton Lesser California Gamma
Sharlotte Jeffcoat Hyde Texas Gamma
Diane Malloy Lighthall Colorado Beta
Linda Noel Ibsen Colorado Beta
Janice Worthington Lisko Oklahoma Beta
Sharon McCloy Jacob Ohio Alpha
Katie Allison Little Georgia Alpha
Sandra McCracken Jacobsen Washington Alpha
Vaneesa Williams Little Georgia Alpha
Leslie Dotson Jaggers Georgia Alpha
Carol Malesardi Litwak Pennsylvania Beta
Antoinette Terrell James Mississippi Beta
Kaye Bailey Loughmiller Oregon Beta
Janet Jones Jenkins New Mexico Beta
Ken Love
Jo Anne Craver Murdock Texas Gamma
Leisa Ebeling Lowrey Ohio Eta
Margot Kral-Hasty Nelson Kansas Alpha
Shannon Kimbrough Luce New Mexico Alpha
Lynn Louise Newman Arkansas Alpha
Nell Williams Luce South Dakota Alpha
Jessi Bevan Nill Indiana Gamma
Matilda Kroell Lynch Georgia Alpha
Raleigh Elizabeth Noland Georgia Alpha
Leslie Magnus New Jersey Alpha
Kim OBrien Ohio Zeta
Peggy Claire Malone Georgia Alpha
Erin Elizabeth Orem Georgia Alpha
Sharon Ann Malone Texas Epsilon
Honey Henderson Owens Mississippi Beta
Toni Martinovich California Eta
Phillip Owens
Judy Walker Gibbs Louisiana Beta Kari Erickson Gill Minnesota Alpha Amy Shuart Gingrich Virginia Zeta Katie Wallis Goetzmann New York Alpha Kelley Golden Tennessee Gamma Janet Wickham Gregory Michigan Beta Connie Stuart Grimes Kansas Alpha Jill Grossman Indiana Beta Kendall Shiffler Guinn Mississippi Beta Karen Anne Gunther Ohio Epsilon Jennifer Hirsekorn Haislip Georgia Alpha Teresa McFillen Hall Ohio Alpha Adele French Hamilton Georgia Alpha Melanie Fentriss Hanebaum Oklahoma Beta Richard Hankins Dana Hart Ohio Eta Margaret Steele Harvey New York Alpha Georgia Williams Hatcher Georgia Alpha Jennifer Windell Hazelton Virginia Eta Deborah Ann Healy Georgia Alpha Jennye Wilson Heidelberg Mississippi Beta Sis McLemore Henry Georgia Alpha Jane Thiem Hill Illinois Zeta Anne Busch Hills Arizona Alpha Amy Graham Hobbs Georgia Alpha Elizabeth Lang Hoelzer* Illinois Theta Faye Cardwell Hollingsworth Mississippi Alpha
Sharon Jett Texas Delta Linda Roberts Jinneman Texas Epsilon Mary Jane Buchele Johnson Illinois Eta Gina Garrison Jones Nebraska Beta Tamara Hayes Joslin New Mexico Beta Annie Elizabeth Jurgensmeyer Missouri Alpha Amy McGregor Jurgensmeyer Missouri Alpha Elizabeth Goold Kahf California Nu Amy Bader Keirle Georgia Alpha Megan Fahrmeier Kelley Mississippi Beta Jana Penk Kieper Minnesota Alpha
Lisa Nicole Masters Georgia Alpha Shannon Fenlon Mather Minnesota Alpha Michelle Gampper Maxwell Missouri Alpha Susan Hadley Maynor Mississippi Beta
Sonnet Goodenough McKinnon New Mexico Alpha Elizabeth Spiller McLaughlin Mississippi Beta Mary Foster McPhie Illinois Theta Janet Smith Meeks Mississippi Beta Kathleen Ann Meriano New York Eta Jill Jensen Meynen Illinois Iota Heather Wilson Miller New Mexico Beta Marjorie Lyman Miller D.C. Alpha Susan Consalus Miller Missouri Alpha Adrienne Hiscox Mitchell* Kansas Alpha Bitsy Urvan Montgomery Georgia Alpha Margy Harm Moorhead Indiana Gamma Sarah (Sis) Mullis South Carolina Alpha
Anne Oehler Palmer Ohio Epsilon Nancy Tuck Parkerson Georgia Alpha Cheri Raber Patterson Illinois Theta Sally Hogsette Patton Georgia Alpha
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Lynn Ridge Peacher Oklahoma Beta
Rachael Rouprich Schuler Indiana Delta
Cheryl Brown Sykes North Carolina Alpha
Carol Inge Warren North Carolina Beta
Marilyn Wiegand Pecsok* Indiana Epsilon
Kelly Wellner Schuna Minnesota Alpha
Phyllis Schafer Tabor* Illinois Theta
Lisa Guengerich Way Kansas Beta
Audrey Miller Pennings Arkansas Alpha
Sande Elisabeth Schweier Oregon Gamma
Mary Rakow Tanner Maryland Beta
Beth Williston Webb Mississippi Beta
Kelly Zudycki Perry Illinois Zeta
Lisa Gamel Scott Colorado Alpha
Mary Loy Tatum Oklahoma Beta
Kristy Lynn Weber Missouri Alpha
Christina Nguyen Pham California Eta
Joan Velie Semmer Minnesota Alpha
Patricia Wade Temple Virginia Gamma
Staci Moss Wekenborg Oklahoma Beta
Marilyn White Picciano Georgia Alpha
Morgan Riley Sexton Kentucky Gamma
Kim Gatlin Thomas Texas Delta
Carol Crane Wells Alabama Gamma
Bobbie Bliss Pittman Wisconsin Beta
Karen Ski Seykowski Indiana Theta
Sally Rahe Thomas Oklahoma Alpha
Elizabeth Jordan Westerfield Mississippi Gamma
Jenn Plagman-Galvin Iowa Gamma
Paula Pace Shepherd Texas Epsilon
Melanie Merrill Thompson Kansas Beta
Diane Carlson White Georgia Alpha
Jan Turner Polk Oklahoma Beta
Betsy Beese Sheridan Texas Gamma
Michel Thompson Oklahoma Beta
Betsy Baldwin Whitney Ohio Delta
Lura Jane Powell Maryland Beta
Sarah Catherine Shoaf North Carolina Gamma
Karen Sulley Thorn Nebraska Beta
Sally Sewell Wightman Oklahoma Alpha
Wendy Labreche Pratt Massachusetts Beta
Sally Minning Shoemaker Arizona Beta
Danielle Melisa Thorsen Virginia Zeta
Alinda Hill Wikert Texas Alpha
Susan Bernadette Promes Missouri Beta
Cosette Fidler Shrader Wyoming Alpha
Mary Alice Classen Tinari North Carolina Beta
Ann Wear Wiley Iowa Gamma
Shannon Rainosek-Hurley New Mexico Alpha
Susie Elling Shuler Minnesota Alpha
Kim Kimmy Tomczak Washington Alpha
Natalie McCollum Wilks Arkansas Alpha
Markie Cook Rankin Missouri Alpha
Marcia Shurley Georgia Alpha
Anita Tracy Maryland Beta
Ruth Dunlap Will Ohio Beta
Eileen Norcross Rauschert Illinois Zeta
John D. Shurley
Deanne Trent Pennsylvania Zeta
Juli Holmes Willeman Iowa Beta
Pam Joy Turbeville Arizona Alpha
Janet Dubuisson Williams Mississippi Beta
Alissa Rose Turnipseed D.C. Alpha
Shaughnessey Miller Winkelhake Colorado Delta
Laurie Renny Reich Wisconsin Alpha Ann Rettie Iowa Zeta Korinne Hague Rice Montana Alpha Dee Rippetoe Richardson Oklahoma Beta Tina Lynn Rivard Pennsylvania Theta Pamela Ludlow Robinson Georgia Alpha Lisa Rede Roman New Mexico Beta Jane Landreth Russell Arizona Alpha Tate Russell Mississippi Beta Celia Ann Mills Saterbak Alabama Alpha Carol Jones Saunders Pennsylvania Gamma Jill Lanman Schneider Alabama Gamma Mary Kahlenberg Schroeder Illinois Epsilon Marla Battle Schroeder Montana Alpha
Peggy Bookhout Sisson Oklahoma Alpha Cissy Whetsel Smucker Colorado Beta Dorothy Goodson Snowden Tennessee Beta Elizabeth Transou Solberg Missouri Alpha Beth Seidelhuber Sordi California Kappa Amy & Jeff Southerland South Dakota Alpha Ann Trieschmann Spikes Arkansas Alpha Kathy Wager Sprague Alabama Gamma Susan Hansen Stannard Kansas Beta Cheryl Bartlett Stephens Missouri Alpha Ann McDaniel Stinson Nebraska Beta Gretchen Dawn Stockdale Missouri Alpha Betsy Campbell Stone Washington Gamma Marla Helms Storm Missouri Gamma Cindy Rice Svec Kansas Beta
Ginger Rector Uehling Wisconsin Beta Angie Killian Underwood Illinois Iota Valerie Jean Uyeda California Theta
Hallee Winnie Michigan Gamma Sue Schedler Winterringer Oklahoma Beta Marguerite and Gene Witter
Heather Donovan Van Ningen Iowa Eta
Michelle Drouse Woodhouse California Eta
Stephanie Adair Vickery South Carolina Alpha
Marla Neelly Wulf Kansas Beta
Gail Cox Vonderheide Indiana Zeta
Kimberly Ross Wurst Georgia Alpha
Ashleigh Johnson Waits Georgia Alpha
Paige Schroeder Yost Missouri Alpha
Ann Marie Gokee Walsh Georgia Alpha
Anonymous Colorado Gamma
Lisa Beliles Walsh Missouri Alpha
Anonymous Mississippi Beta
Susan Carol Waltman Georgia Alpha
Anonymous Wisconsin Gamma
Debbie Sun Wang New York Zeta
Anonymous Arkansas Beta
Adelaide Cobb Ward* Kansas Alpha
It is with great respect and sisterly love we acknowledge the members indicated with an asterisk have passed away.
Spring 2022
Points of Interest PI PHIS MADE AN IMPACT 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. With only 29% of third-grade students in Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) reading at grade level, the Nashville community places a heavy emphasis on literacy support. After MNPS and the Nashville Public Library faced budgetary cuts to their literacy organizations with more than 20,000 books.
Grand Vice President Alumnae GREER HORNE, Virginia Theta, with Breana Wilkins, a Nashville Public Schools librarian and FDS recipient.
In Lansing, approximately 50% of third grade students are not
SAVE THE DATE FOR PI PHI GIVING DAY
meeting literacy standards. Although challenges presented by
Join sisters and friends on April 28, 2022—Pi Beta Phi's Founders'
the pandemic required the Lansing event to transition to
Day—to celebrate and care for our sisterhood on Pi Phi Giving
a virtual format, Pi Phi plans to put 20,000 books into
Day. After April 1, visit piphigivingday.org to make a gift to the
the hands of children through schools and organizations
Friendship Fund and use #PiPhiGivingDay on social media to
across Michigan.
help spread the word and share why you support Pi Beta Phi!
With the second-largest school district in America and a large
JOIN US FOR HALO HAPPENINGS
population of unhoused students, Los Angeles was selected as a
Hosted by Pi Beta Phi Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Halo
Signature Event host to provide at-risk students with access to
Happenings events provide members with the opportunity
books. After also transitioning to a virtual format, local schools
to gather, hear from Pi Phi leaders and learn how gifts to our
and organizations are registering to receive and distribute
Foundation are helping to make a difference for our sisterhood.
20,000 books to children in the community.
All Pi Phi sisters and friends are invited to join as we celebrate
programs, our sisters stepped in to provide more than 65
fun and friendship in the following cities: 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, Los Angeles and Nashville will receive more than 60,000 books.
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Charleston, South Carolina Chicago Detroit New York City/Northern New Jersey Omaha, Nebraska
More details, including dates, will be available in late spring. Learn more at pibetaphi.org/halohappenings.
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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.
Board of Trustees President Gina Garrison Jones, Nebraska Beta Vice President Finance Mary Jane Buchele Johnson, Illinois Eta
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAPTERS AND ALUMNAE CLUBS
Vice President Development Terre McFillen Hall, Ohio Alpha
Every year, Pi Phi chapters and alumnae clubs demonstrate the strength of their
Secretary Cindy Rice Svec, Kansas Beta
Phi Foundation. In 2021, still facing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, many
Trustees Donna Butterworth, Virginia Eta Jennifer Windell Hazelton, Virginia Eta Leslie Magnus, New Jersey Alpha Kathleen Meriano, New York Eta Wendy Labreche Pratt, Massachusetts Beta Ex-Officio Greer Horne, Virginia Zeta Brenda Balkunas Wirth, Wisconsin Alpha
commitment to Philanthropic Service to Others through their financial support of Pi Beta 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 and congratulate the top 10 chapters and alumnae clubs listed below. Top 10 Chapters
Top 10 Alumnae Clubs
Staff
Florida Beta
Northern Virginia Alumnae Club
Executive Director Hallee Winnie, Michigan Gamma
Arkansas Alpha
Dallas, Texas, Alumnae Club
Louisiana Beta
Houston, Texas, Alumnae Club
Director of Advancement Jill Mackey Carrel, Indiana Gamma
Oklahoma Beta
Nashville, Tennessee, Alumnae Club
Director of Operations & Programs Betsy West McCune, Missouri Alpha
Texas Eta
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alumnae Club
Nevada Alpha
Greater Kansas City Alumnae Club
Arizona Beta
Phoenix, Arizona, Alumnae Club
Florida Epsilon
St. Louis, Missouri, Alumnae Club
Virginia Epsilon
Fort Worth, Texas, Alumnae Club
Georgia Alpha
Palm Springs-Desert Cities, California, Alumnae Club
Director of Finance & Administration Kim Sherman Development and Engagement Manager Emily Karcher, Maryland Gamma Development and Engagement Manager Megan Schwedtmann Operations and Programs Manager Mary Beth Unger Roy, Missouri Alpha
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