Alpha Phi and Technology: How Far We’ve Come Inside: IEB Slate Announced | Regional Conferences
C ntents In This Issue Founders Clara Bradley Burdette (’76), died 1954 Florence Chidester Lukens (’75), died 1885 Martha Foote Crow (’76), died 1924 Ida Gilbert Houghton (’76), died 1916 Jane S. Higham (’76), died 1949 Kate Hogoboom Gilbert (’75), died 1900 Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults (’75), died 1895 Rena Michaels Atchison (’74), died 1933 Louise Shepard Hancock (’76), died 1932 Clara Sittser Williams (’75), died 1925 International Executive Board International President: Crista Cate Vasina Vice President: Peg Dechant Thornburg Secretary/Treasurer: Billie Coskey Battiato Stacey Grimes Boulmetis Deana Koonsman Gage Carole Salerno Susan Brink Sherratt Shana Goss Smith Lindsay Wiggins Ex-Officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate
ALPHA PHIS WEAR RED FOR CARDIAC CARE Chicago area alumnae, collegians and Executive Office staff members join American Heart Association (AHA) representatives during two live news broadcasts on Chicago’s NBC and Fox television stations. The Feb. 3 appearance supported the AHA’s Go Red for Women campaign.
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Regional Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Alumnae Pride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
CORRECTION Turn to page 37 for an important correction to the Foundation’s 2004-05 Annual Report of Donors.
IEB Slate Announced . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Interfraternal News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Potential Member Form . . . . . . . . . . .27 Message from the IEB . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Early Recruitment Addresses . . . . . . .28 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Deana Koonsman Gage Second Alternate Delegate: Laura Malley-Schmitt Third Alternate Delegate: Mary Rekart Ulich Editorial Advisory Board Sheila George Bright Ann Brinkman Emily Ellison Lamb Jan Jones Owen Alpha Phi Quarterly Staff Editor-in-Chief: Christine Spiegel Coordinator of Communications: Kayee Dooley Communications Intern: Jaclyn DeMarco E-mail: quarterly@alphaphi.org
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Foundation Directors Chairman: Susan Weiskittle Barrick Vice Chairman: Gayle Goodman Secretary: Linda Gardner Massie Treasurer: Alin Hernandez Wall Susan Bevan Ann Brinkman Amy Jordan Tvrdik Crista Cate Vasina
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Dear Sisters, I have been privileged to serve the Fraternity as International president and in various other volunteer capacities since 1989. In that time alone, Alpha Phi has experienced several significant technological improvements; the changes have provided members with the most up-to-date advancements and also kept the organization competitive with other fraternal groups. In 1995, Alpha Phi became the first National Panhellenic Crista Vasina Conference member to have a site on the World Wide Web. Equipping the Executive Office (EO) with e-mail and Internet access came shortly after that. Today, the EO staff and boards regularly communicate with members and each other via electronic means; like everyone in the present day, we become anxious when our computers crash or Internet and e-mail break down, and we wonder how we ever corresponded before. Today, members are able to make dues and merchandise payments, donate to the Alpha Phi Foundation and conduct other Fraternity business online. Alumnae even have their own Online Community to reconnect, exchange ideas and access career and networking information. As technology constantly advances and we rush to explore and keep up with the latest gadget or tool, we sometimes don’t pause to think about the implications of its use. What information are we sharing, and with whom is it being shared? MySpace ®, Facebook and Xanga are perfect examples of this. Students across the country, from preteens on, are using this electronic media to post pictures and information about themselves. It may seem innocent and fun, but the results can sometimes be unexpected. Daily we hear about accounts of stalking, identity theft and illegal or embarrassing activities jeopardizing academic careers, future employment – or worse. As members of Alpha Phi, each of us is charged with representing our organization in all we do and with watching out for each other as sisters. The way we portray ourselves outside of Alpha Phi reflects on our sisterhood. Our Founders set forth the values they believed would unite us as sisters. I encourage each of us to embrace technology and all it has to offer, but also to remember those values in our daily lives.
ALPHA PHI AND TECHNOLOGY: HOW FAR WE’VE COME This issue of the Quarterly celebrates technology and the way Alpha Phi and the world around us have changed because of it.
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Career Development: Career Coach Cynthia Krainin (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin-Wallace) offers suggestions on how we can use technology to enhance our careers.
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As the Alpha Phi Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2006, read about how it progressed to where it is today.
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In the Next Issue A Woman’s Need to Connect Recruitment Addresses and Dates ■ Meet the 2006-07 ELCs ■ ■
New at www.alphaphi.org Convention 2006: Our site includes details to assist with all your Convention planning as well as a convenient online registration form.
Crista Cate Vasina (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado) International President
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New Online Reporting System: Collegiate chapter data can now be accessed securely in real time (see page 2 for more information).
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Alpha Phi and Technology: How Far We’ve Come The world is much different today than in 1872 when our Founders used pen and paper to write all Alpha Phi records and correspondence. Today’s advances in technology have transformed the ways we teach and are educated, the ways we work, live and play.
90 percent of Alpha Phi’s housed chapters are wired for Internet or Ethernet service.
College Today The 18-year-old freshmen entering college today have always had access to cell phones, laptop computers, the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging. They expect their communication to be received and responded to immediately. They know what blogs, wikis and podcasting are, and they use them in their daily lives (see sidebar, page 4). They demand to be stimulated. They prefer to participate rather than observe. These students research and communicate differently than any before them. Students today, however, cover a wide age range and demographic. According to a U.S. Census Bureau study in August 2005, 37 percent of all college students are age 25 and older. The majority of these older students (56 percent) attend school part-time while holding a full- or part-time job, taking care of family, etc. College and university professors and faculty have responded to the demands of the variety of students by structuring courses to accommodate all: using interactive multimedia, video and computer enhancements, for example, and also offering distance and online learning options. Thanks to the Internet, students can sign up for courses, interact with the professor and other students, research, study and take exams – all without ever leaving the computer. The Executive Office and technology As college students and environments change and advance, so has Alpha Phi International in an effort to provide the most up-to-date technology
and opportunities to all sisters – collegians and alumnae alike. When the current Executive Office (EO) was built in 1975 at 1930 Sherman Avenue in Evanston, Ill., its mail/copy room was very high-tech for the time: the walls were soundproof to keep noise from its new mimeograph machine (the early version of a copy machine) from disturbing the staff at work. Communications with collegians, alumnae and volunteers were hand written or typed on a typewriter and sent via mail. In the mid-1980s the fax machine lightened some mailings. In the early 1990s, Macintosh computer stations were purchased for the EO; computers have since been upgraded as necessary to accommodate industry changes. The implementation of the Internet and e-mail at the Executive Office in the mid-1990s led to today’s preferred electronic communications. EO staff, boards, regional teams, committee members and other volunteers once planned and problem solved by writing or typing their research and comments and mailing them to each other. Today’s Internet, e-mail and conference call technology makes life easier for these groups to do their work in a timely manner. Conference call technology is also used to recruit educational leadership consultants, train chapter advisers and educate collegiate and alumnae chapter officers. The advent of the Internet and e-mail also created more options for corresponding with alumnae and collegians. E-mails, e-newsletters and posting information to the Alpha Phi Web site have replaced mailings and faxes; conference calls have replaced the need for numerous individual phone calls and in-person meetings. Technology has also helped the work of educational leadership consultants, who today cannot imagine traveling without cell phones, laptops, Internet access, e-mail and instant messaging. This (continued on page 4)
TECHNOLOGY
1938: Ballpoint pen invented
1874: Mimeograph invented (an early office copy machine)
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1906: First radio broadcast 1873: Typewriter invented
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1876: Telephone patented 1888: Alpha Phi Quarterly debuts; the award-winning magazine has been published continuously to the present day
1927: Television invented (scheduled broadcasts begin in 1939) 1937: Photocopier invented
1965: Compact disc invented. The CD-ROM (data storage) was introduced in 1985 and today’s CD-R (data and music) came out in the early 1990s ALPHA PHI
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profiles to monitor, and sometimes contro-
2,000 colleges are members of Facebook
versial content still appears. What may be an
(www.facebook.com), the free online directory
inside joke on one college campus may be
connecting people through social networks that
misconstrued in a negative connotation on
has swept colleges and universities across the
another. Photos posted in poor taste may
U.S. and Canada. Between 10,000-20,000 new
damage the reputation of the member, but also reflect on all groups and “friends” with which
members sign up daily.* Launched in February 2004, it has been called the “who’s who” for college students. Profiles in this virtual yearbook are listed voluntarily and include as much or as little information as the member wants. Options include name, address, e-mail address, phone number, high school, college courses, a “favorites” list,
Facebook: Social Network, Social Responsibility
she’s affiliated. Facebook requires an .edu e-mail address to access the directory, but that does not limit access to college students. Teachers, coaches and other college administration also have .edu addresses. Future employers and police departments have gained access using alumni con-
political preferences, affiliations and a listing of
tacts. School administrator and police monitor-
friends who also have Facebook pages. They
ing of the site has led to expulsions for student misconduct and even arrests after students
can also post photos. Members can then send invitations to other users to join their “friends” list, and they
bragged on the site about a crime they committed. Member rights
can accept invitations from others. The network was created as
have been questioned because of this.
a means to find high school classmates, connect with friends and
The possibility of identity theft, harassment, stalking or harm coming to members is also a concern. Facebook says members can
meet new people. It has grown to include thousands of virtual communities within
block those they choose not to communicate with, but depending on
the network begun by users and made up of members with common
what information is posted in a profile, someone may already have
interests – including Alpha Phi-related communities. In instances
all they need to steal someone’s identity or find the person they’re
where it is acceptable by a particular college’s recruitment regula-
interested in.
tions, potential members are viewing the profiles of sorority women on their campus to learn more about them before joining a group. Recent alumnae with .edu addresses are also taking advantage
“Alpha Phi collegians who use Facebook have an excellent opportunity to promote themselves and Alpha Phi in a positive light,” says Director of Collegiate Membership Linda Schnetzer. “But they must
of Facebook and other virtual networks as a post-college networking
consider the implications of being careless in their online activity as
tool to make friends after relocating, connect with sisters in their area
well. They need to be mindful that it is not just their current ‘friends’
and find jobs.
viewing their profiles.”
But the popularity of Facebook and other online social networks has raised concerns. Although Facebook prohibits the posting of what it considers objectionable content, the company has millions of
1972: Word processor invented
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1977: Foundation adopts computer program to track donor records (this evolved into today’s database that is shared with the Fraternity and tracks all donors and members in all facets of membership)
*Figures current as of December 2005. A Facebook directory for high school students also was launched at the end of 2005.
Early 1980s: Fax machines become affordable and universally used; first commercial laptop computers become available to the public
1983: Foundation and Fraternity jointly purchase the Executive Office’s first computer system, composed of microcomputers and word processors
www.facebook.com
More than six million people from more than
1983: First cellular phone network in U.S.; cell phones sold commercially (technology created in 1973)
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The technology of the last decade alone has allowed Alpha Phi to keep in contact with and connect with her members much more quickly and easily. New terminology stumping you? Following are definitions of a few “recent” Web trends (as of February anyway). Blogs: Short for “Web log,” these Web sites are personal journals with regular postings. Wikis: Web sites whose content can be edited and updated directly from a Web browser without requiring HTML or special site authoring knowledge. Podcasting: the downloading of audio broadcasts to one’s computer
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group was first provided computers for travel in 1991. Before that, they wrote reports by hand or borrowed typewriters at the chapters they visited. An EO-based voice mail system was set up in the mid-1990s, and ELCs were first provided cell phones in 1999. Prior to that, one would have to contact the chapter facility, president or adviser to reach them. All resources are now available at www.alphaphi.org, or an ELC can carry needed information on her laptop or a jump drive instead of carrying a travel bag full of heavy manuals. “Today we are able to get more work done, more quickly,” says Director of Collegiate Membership Linda Schnetzer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State). “This is so important because our college campuses are changing faster than ever before.” www.alphaphi.org In 1995, Alpha Phi became the first National Panhellenic Conference member to have a site on the World Wide Web (www.alphaphi.org). In 2000, the Web site added a secure feature for online payments such as International alumnae dues and Foundation donations. A secure online shopping feature also was created for the purchase of Alpha Phi merchandise and travel. A Fraternity and Foundation redesign of the site was launched in 2005 to offer more interactivity for users and make room for continual improvements. The Fraternity Web site now includes new sections devoted to potential members and parents. The new Foundation Web site includes a section dedicated entirely to planned giving – the first sorority Foundation to provide this type of online planned giving information to its members (see p. 34).
@ or mobile device (e.g.,
cell phone, mp3 player or iPod).
Online reporting and resources The process of recording and calculating collegiate chapter data and finances by hand was transformed with the advent of computers and software. Today,
1989: World Wide Web, HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol), HTML (hypertext markup language) and URLs (universal resource locators) invented (Internet is U.S. governmentcontrolled until 1994)
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1991: Educational leadership consultants first provided with laptop computers for their travels
Early 1990s: Alpha Phi purchases first Macintosh computer stations for the EO
new Internet technology makes life for collegiate officers and advisers even easier. In January 2006, a new Alpha Phi online reporting system was launched. The system takes collegiate chapter data, provided by ELCs, chapter officers and volunteers, and stores it in a database format. Using this secure system, volunteers and staff can research chapter data (from a chapter’s campus GPA and philanthropy information to each executive council’s goals) in real-time. Officers from collegiate and alumnae chapters can log into the Members Only section of www.alphaphi.org, select their office title and retrieve the resources that apply – from Alpha Phi’s Constitution and Bylaws and Policies & Procedures to the Collegiate Chapter Operations Manual or the Alumnae Chapter Officer’s Manual. Collegiate advisers and other volunteers can also log on to the Web site for access to needed information. Treasurers can now manage their finances online by using Web-based billing and collection services that cater to the Greek system. Alumnae developments In the late 1990s, it was determined that a “virtual alumnae chapter” would answer the needs of alumnae who felt disconnected from the Fraternity because they didn’t live near alumnae chapters and missed the shared Alpha Phi experience. The idea became reality in 2003 with the introduction of Alpha Phi’s Online Community. The Online Community consists of an Online Directory of every initiated alumna, the opportunity to register for a permanent e-mail address (yourname@ alumnae.alphaphi.org) and a career center for alumnae to post job openings, résumés and find mentors and mentees. The Online Directory is a dynamic replica of Alpha Phi International’s main database, which means the information in both locations is identical.
1995: Alpha Phi becomes the first National Panhellenic Conference member to have a site on the World Wide Web (www.alphaphi.org)
1993: PDA invented Mid 1990s: The Executive Office is equipped with e-mail and Internet access
1997: DVD players and movies sold commercially
1998: Alpha Phi distributes CDs that include manuals and other necessary collegiate chapter information
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This setup allows alumnae to update their contact information (new postal or e-mail address, new name, new job, new degree, new child) at the Online Community, and the information is then downloaded into Alpha Phi’s main database on a weekly basis. On average, more than 65 people update their contact information this way each week of the year! The Online Directory can also be used to search for old friends or other sisters in your area (to protect our members’ privacy, this information is only available to members of Alpha Phi who are registered with the Online Community). A permanent e-mail address with “@alumnae. alphaphi.org” as the domain gives you a lifelong identification with Alpha Phi while providing a valuable service. It is not an Internet service provider or a free e-mail provider. The feature allows you to forward mail sent to the Alpha Phi address to any valid e-mail account of your choosing. It’s great for alumnae who want to let people know of their affiliation and never have to change their e-mail address again. In the Career Center, alumnae can post résumés, job openings in their companies and search posted résumés. Additionally, alumnae can search to find alumnae in their chosen careers. In 2005, Alpha Phi International made the difficult decision to begin charging for the Online Community service. While all alumnae have free access to their own profile pages, the other services are only available to members of the Alumnae Advantage Program (www.alphaphi.org/advantage). Alpha Phi hopes to continually improve this great service for our members. Upcoming developments may include the opportunity to post “notes” about yourself (e.g., news of a job promotion or marriage) as well as upload pictures to your profile. The Online Community has served the members of Alpha Phi well in the past three years, and Alpha Phi continues to be excited to offer more ways for
1999: Educational leadership consultants first provided with cell phones for their travels 2000: Alpha Phi Web site is equipped to accept secure online payments, including Foundation donations and International alumnae dues. A secure online shopping 1999: Napster MP3 feature also is created for system created the purchase of Alpha Phi merchandise and travel. SPRING 2006
alumnae to connect with one another – even those who live continents apart. Plans for the future In the future, the collegiate membership department would like to implement online legacy and reference forms which would go into a chapter’s individual records through the online reporting system, allowing the chapter to access them real-time. Podcasts to train educational leadership consultants are also in the works. The technology of the last decade alone has allowed Alpha Phi to keep in contact with and connect with her members much more quickly and easily, and members are able to connect with the Fraternity and Foundation in the same fashion. Imagine where we will be in another 10 years!
Changes in Recruitment Today on some campuses, much of recruitment is conducted via the Internet. Potential members still attend recruitment parties in person. But they might view and
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accept or even rank their invitations via the Internet.
“This technology provides many positives for potential members,” says Director of Collegiate Membership Linda Schnetzer. “I want to remind all Alpha Phis that
the onus for references and legacies is still ON US as members of Alpha Phi. Please submit reference and
legacy forms to the Executive Office or to the chapter directly. More sophisticated Panhellenic strategies
may provide for a higher release in the earlier rounds of recruitment. This means your feedback is more important than ever before.”
2001: Alpha Phi hosts its first audioconference to train chapter advisers 2001: Apple releases the first iPOD 2003: Alpha Phi’s Online Community is launched
2004: Alpha Phi’s Committee on Leadership implements first online voting process for an International Executive Board election
2004: Fast Focus, Alpha Phi’s first e-newsletter, was sent by the Foundation to collegians
2006: Alpha Phi launches collegiate chapter online reporting system
2005: Alpha Phi Fraternity and Foundation launch redesigned Web sites
Sources: www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/telephone/timeline/f_timeline.html http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bl_history_of_communication.htm
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Drake (Gamma Omicron) collegians wear red in support of the Foundation during the North Central Midwest conference. More than 100 sisters attend the Northeast Regional Conference in Albany, N.Y. Pacific Northwest regional team members welcome collegiate chapter representatives to their conference. Arizona State (Gamma Pi) collegiate chapter is recognized during the Southwest Regional Conference with an Outstanding House Corporation Board award. Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron) alumnae are proud to be active in the Upper Midwest region. They won an award for the most alumnae participation during the conference. Raleigh-Durham alumnae surprise Mary Carter Pruneau (Beta Nu-Duke), center, with a 50-year pin during the Southeast conference. The South Central regional team poses during its conference in Tulsa, Okla. During the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, EO Director of Training, Development and Communications Denise Reens presents an educational session about Alpha Phi communications and public relations.
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How Far We’ve Come: 2006 Regional Leadership Conferences Alpha Phi International introduced annual Regional Leadership Conferences to train its collegiate officers and advisers only seven years ago. In that time, the training methods and the planning process have evolved. “The purpose of Regional Conferences has always been to provide the tools necessary for our collegiate officers and their advisers to effectively lead our chapters and ensure the safety of our collegiate members,” says Denise Jung Reens (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois), director of training, development and communications. “Today, we continue to offer Alpha Phi’s most advanced tools and methods so attendees can take what they’ve learned and implement it in their chapters. The process of planning for the conferences runs more smoothly and efficiently each year as well.” More than 1,000 chapter advisers and collegiate officers from 143 collegiate chapters across North America attended the two- or three-day conferences in the Fraternity’s eight regions. Each region created its own conference theme this year, all reflecting pride in Alpha Phi and pride in one’s membership.
Technology and Regional Conferences The planning process for Regional Conferences used to entail phone calls and faxes between planners, EO staff members and hotel representatives. Today, conference planners take advantage of conference calls, e-mail and the Internet. Planners now e-mail or set up conference calls with members of their teams, EO staff and hotel representatives for more efficient communication. Planners who once visited potential hotel locations before deciding which property to house a conference are now able to take virtual tours of hotel properties without leaving their computers. Another advancement implemented within the last few years is providing information and registration forms specific to each conference at www.alphaphi.org.
THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVED AS 2006 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATORS! Mid-Atlantic: June Collins Herron (Delta Phi-Indiana U. of Pennsylvania) North Central Midwest: Liisa Schnipper (Gamma Eta-North Texas) Northeast: Kelly Fitzgerald Mazza (Theta Omega-Barry) Pacific Northwest: Ayme Reed McMillan (Epsilon Gamma-CSU/Sacramento) South Central: Sherry Tobaben Wilcher (Gamma Gamma-Drury) Southeast: Sirena Davis (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) Southwest: Susan Diamond Pendleton (Omicron-Missouri) Upper Midwest: Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State)
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING MORE ACTIVE IN YOUR REGION? Volunteers are needed to work and help plan 2007 Regional Conferences. For information, contact the Executive Office at 847.475.0663 or e-mail training@alphaphi.org.
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For more information about training materials used during 2006 Regional Conferences, visit www.alphaphi.org or contact Program Coordinator Education and Leadership Programs Andrea Law (Iota Eta-DePaul) at alaw@alphaphi.org or 847.316.8933.
Foundation celebrates 50 years Many of the conferences incorporated wearing red to further the Foundation’s mission that supports women’s cardiac health. Red Dress pins were available for purchase at all conferences as another symbol of support. The Foundation again incorporated a special raffle in honor of its 50th anniversary this year. In an effort to meet their goal of 50 percent of the Alpha Phi membership becoming donors to the Foundation before the end of the biennium, the Foundation encouraged everyone to give a gift of any amount. Those who donated were entered into a drawing for a beautiful silk scarf designed exclusively for the Foundation in honor of its 50th anniversary; one scarf was given away at each conference. Donors giving $50 or more also received the Foundation’s commemorative 50th anniversary pin. The Foundation also hosted receptions during each conference for area alumnae. Sessions include more interactivity Based on the collegiate feedback from last year’s conferences, more interactive activities and more peer-to-peer learning experiences were incorporated into this year’s conferences. Examples of these included using the game RU Sure to explore the drinkingrelated choices that college students make and their perceptions of others’ drinking attitudes and behaviors. A trade show format was also incorporated to give chapter members an opportunity to speak to programming successes and how they made them happen. Regional Conferences offered educational sessions on risk management, antihazing, emergency procedures, marketing, finance, scholarship, new member education and recruitment. Receptions, luncheons or dinners were incorporated for area alumnae. Some also included awards presentations and a marketplace. Representatives from the International Executive Board and Alpha Phi Foundation, along with educational leadership consultants, alumnae volunteers and Executive Office staff assisted with presentations and round table discussions. PA G E S E V E N
Tick Tock, Tick Tock… Each year, alumnae are asked to support the Fraternity by paying International alumnae dues ($25.00) and Founders’ Day pennies ($1.33). This money directly supports the Fraternity’s programs and initiatives and allows Alpha Phi to deliver the support systems and services our members want. Some of these services include developing the Fraternity’s Web site to allow greater alumnae communication, improving services for local alumnae chapters’ leadership and partially funding with the Alpha Phi Foundation educational leadership consultants to visit collegiate chapters. This is just a small sampling of how your dues help Alpha Phi! ■ CAN I STILL JOIN THE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM? If you are interested in gaining discounts at more than 100,000 U.S. and Canadian vendors or wish to have full access to the Online Community, you can still participate in the Alumnae Advantage Program! For $50.00 (which includes your $26.33 dues payment) you can join the Advantage Program and enjoy the benefits through June 30, 2006. ■ THREE WAYS TO PAY • Pay online using our secure Internet connection at www.alphaphi.org/advantage. • Call 847.316.8940, and we will process your dues payment over the telephone. • Complete the alumnae dues form below and mail to: Alpha Phi Executive Office, Attn: International Alumnae Dues, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.
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Who Is Frances E. Willard (and Why Should I Care)? By Cindy Day Erwin, Director of Alumnae Membership
Frances E. Willard is one of Alpha Phi’s most distinguished members. But how many of us know her story? We may recall that though not a Founder, she knew them very well. We may know there is a Convention award named after her, but how many of us know how she came to wear the Alpha Phi badge? In the mid-1870s, members of the Syracuse (Alpha) chapter gathered to hear the country’s most prominent female speaker. Members were so impressed by what the woman had to say that they looked around at each other and said, “This woman needs to be an Alpha Phi.” The Founders approached the speaker, told her about their newly created group and asked the woman to join. The prominent speaker was Frances E. Willard. Frances was not a collegian; she was already a college graduate. She graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1859 from Evanston College for Ladies (a precursor to Northwestern University) and had literally traveled the world, including climbing the Egyptian pyramids. When Frances was on her speaking engagement, she was already the dean of women of the Woman’s College of Northwestern University, so how could she possibly join Alpha Phi now? The Founders knew they had to find a way, and so they created a special opportunity for Frances; today, that opportunity is termed “alumnae initiation.” In 1875, Frances E. Willard became one of the first 25 members to join the Alpha chapter. The Founders understood the sisterhood they created needed to be open to women of high thought and purpose – regardless of age – and so they ultimately created a program that, 133 years later, has permitted more than 4,000 women to join Alpha Phi as alumnae initiates. There are some women in our lives who are so outstanding that we need to invite them – even seek them out – like the Founders did. These 4,000 women have found Alpha Phi in a variety of ways: they are mothers of collegians,
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alumnae of local sororities that affiliated with Alpha Phi, prominent women in the local and Greek community, supporters of local collegiate chapters and friends and relatives of Alpha Phis. Many alumnae initiates are involved in the daily operations of Alpha Phi as chapter advisers, house corporation board members, alumnae chapter members and presidents, regional volunteers and even as International Executive Board directors. Alumnae initiates are not second-class Alpha Phi citizens. These women are given all the same benefits and privileges that college-initiated women receive, and they are expected to fulfill the same responsibilities. Do you know a woman who might be a great fit for Alpha Phi, but is not a collegian? Does she embody the high ideals of Alpha Phi? Would she support Alpha Phi and be a productive member of our organization? Would it benefit Alpha Phi to call her a member? Would she commit to the founding values of Alpha Phi? If so, then you should consider sponsoring her for alumnae initiation. If it weren’t for the wisdom of the Founders, Frances E. Willard would have simply returned home from that fateful speaking engagement, never having learned the value of membership in Alpha Phi. Instead, she helped begin the Beta chapter at Northwestern University, served as the Fraternity’s national president and became the first woman to ever have a statue erected in her honor at the U.S. Capitol. What other amazing women are out there who should be Alpha Phis? For more information about alumnae initiation, visit the Alumnae section of our Web site at www.alphaphi.org. For more information about Frances E. Willard, visit: www.franceswillardhouse.org www.wctu.org/history.html http://search.eb.com/women/article-907701
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The following women joined Alpha Phi’s Alumnae Advantage Program between Oct. 26, 2005, and Jan. 29, 2006. These women are taking advantage of discounts at more than 100,000 vendors! If you would like to learn more about the Advantage Program or would like to join, visit www.alphaphi.org/advantage. Alpha-Syracuse Catherine Denton Ainsworth Ilene Gangel Kaplan Michelle Rand Morse Christine Volk Holly Johnson Weller Beta-Northwestern Janet Klein Delta-Cornell Lorinda Girouard Megan Stovcsik Epsilon-Minnesota Elizabeth Kaske Eta deuteron-Boston Michele Connizzo Barbara Lauriat Dorie Weiss
Beta Kappa-Denison Marilyn Mason Thomas Beta OmicronBowling Green State Lisa Cradic Durham Kelli Stevens Fromm Polly Koch Jodie Bachey Morrow Patricia Ward Shears Susan Haas Whitmore Beta Pi-USC Lori Higgins Morris Debra Jamin Heller Beta Rho and Beta Rho deuteron-Washington State Barbara Patten Cunningham Jenny Duncan Hayton Shari Yasuhara
Theta-Michigan Judith Norris Jones Patricia Henny Mayo Kristin Ritter Gretchen Van Dam
Beta Upsilon-Oregon State Janis Mannle Yutzy
Kappa-Stanford Alice Klauber Miller
Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara Cristin McAllister
Lambda-UC/Berkeley Kirsty Brown Omicron-Missouri Sara Keltner Ellis Elizabeth Greer Marta Schomburg Neely JoAnn Bogdanor Reynolds Teresa Tenorio Walsh Christine Kraemer Warner Rho-Ohio State Susan Moor Weissfeld Sigma-Washington Elia Leibold Bubenik Patricia Hughmanick Crafts Patricia Shannon Davison Andrea Wiesemann Tau-Oregon Barbara Bartelt Damon Phi-Oklahoma Kristen Harrold Benson Lee Anne Smith Center Stephanie Jackson Gilliam Erin Ivers Henry Michele Hurley Quiroga Tonya Sharp Ryan Lisa Wasemiller Smith Chi-Montana Shelley Jones Psi-South Dakota Emily Porter Joern Omega-Texas Nancy Shelton Bratic Andrea Choquette Lou Davis Patricia Mueller Napp Heidi Huhn Partain Janice Campise Perez Kathryn Krall Slack Daphny Dominguez Tobias Renee Nichols Tucei Alison Wilkinson Beta Alpha-Illinois Sarah Amiran Peggy Fatura Jordan Laura Michalowski Miller Beta Beta-Michigan State Claudia Horn Jackson Nancy Boehringer McLouth Beta Gamma deuteronColorado Jennifer Zaremba Herrman Deborah Leipzig Stephanie Myers Megan Varveris Scheffel Kathleen Kenney Zeiger Beta Delta-UCLA Laura Holt Karen Wynn Beta Epsilon-Arizona Ellen Ericsson Archibald Courtney Chrisbens Douglas Erin Miranda Beta Zeta-Idaho Stacey Simpson Beta Iota-West Virginia Barbara Cattano Addison
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Beta Omega-Kent State Tara Stone
Gamma Gamma-Drury Mary Kay Bouas Gamma Zeta-Puget Sound Michelle Parrish Beaver Jennifer Zalewski Stepp Tara Yanak Gamma Iota-Texas Tech Melissa Bledsoe Dana Lawton Grimes Shannon Hopkins Lori Landry Hogue Tracey Slagle Ruth Wisda Amy Woolsey Gamma KappaCSU/Long Beach Molly Choate Rachel Rodriguez Gamma Mu-Georgia State Carolyn Ralston Patton Gamma Nu-Miami University Andrea Gustman Maher Gamma Xi-Wichita State Quincalee Brown June Ash Moore Mindy Trenary Marcia McKee Weddle Christina Woydziak
Delta Nu-Maine Cynthia VandeWorkeen Allen Celeste Loring Gleason
Eta Gamma-Akron Kira Orne
Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney Judy Monson Henning
Eta Delta-CSU/Hayward Stephanie Andrews Alicia Viera Lemoine
Delta Pi-Indiana State Micci Hedge French Kathleen Maicher
Eta Epsilon-Villanova Kelly Simpson Campbell Erin Shea
Delta Sigma-Wisconsin/ Stevens Point Noreen Scully Krueger
Eta Theta-San Francisco State Erin Stevens
Delta UpsilonBaldwin-Wallace Cynthia Baker Connell
Eta Kappa-UC/Irvine Aimee Bittenson
Delta Chi-William Woods Kathryn Dempsey Leslie Ferguson Epsilon Beta-Butler Tonya Quick Dickson Sandra Graham Epsilon DeltaNorthern Illinois Kay Bryant Jean Scallan Tess Epsilon Eta-Old Dominion Cynthia Snelling Brinkley Denise Shrader Epsilon Theta-Northern Iowa Katherine Rathje Epsilon Iota-Duquesne Laura Slipski Backus Rebekah Sedlock Epsilon Rho-UC/Davis Pamela Courtright Johansen Epsilon SigmaDallas Baptist State Angela Farley Nita Stracke Grillot Epsilon UpsilonCSU/Northridge Jennifer Morris Donahue Lori Pinilla Fletcher
Eta Xi-UNC/Wilmington Jennifer Brett Eta Upsilon-Chapman Ayumi Caspary Melinda Mayne Nicole Sloane Eta Psi-Eastern Washington Lisa Nikodym Theta Alpha-Linfield Carlotta Castillo Michelle Jones Davis Theta Gamma-Northeast Missouri State/Truman State Jodee Bass Williams Theta Delta-Creighton Suzanne Walsh Theta Zeta-Florida Tech Stephanie Curry Cheryl Fossani Theta Eta-Western Ontario Jennifer Chachaj Theta Theta-St. Joseph’s Mary Pitzi Theta Iota-James Madison Aimee Brinks Kristen Lockwood Angela Prandi Rebecca Royer
Epsilon Phi-NC State Deborah Rector Parker
Theta Nu-Appalachian State Abby Jordan Shannon Fleshood Myers
Epsilon Chi-Cal Poly Susan Luff Chritton Diana Boyd DeWitt Cynthia Garretson Shurtleff Sharon Kong Smith
Theta Xi-Shippensburg Jasmine Berg Amanda Cooper Wright
Epsilon Omega-Texas A&M Laura Brockman Beall Heather Hawkins Williams
Theta Pi-Emory Elizabeth Forshey Mideiros Jane Tepper
Zeta Alpha-Eastern Illinois Barbara Leutz
Theta Sigma-Southern Utah Stephanie Kukic Baldwin Mechelle Mellor
Gamma Rho-Penn State Barbara Allen Kooman Cathy Rudnick Sanders
Zeta Delta-Iowa State Delight Beatty Eilering
Theta Tau-Rensselaer Jaclyn Ramirez
Gamma SigmaWisconsin/Stout Erica Schneider
Zeta Epsilon-Indiana U. Southeast Teresa Johnson McKay
Theta Upsilon-CSU/Chico Sally Woodyard Gummel Andrea Ainbinder Hitzke
Gamma Phi-Florida State Shirley Burris Yates
Zeta Zeta-Murray State Martine Sanders
Delta Beta-Texas A&M/ Commerce Melissa Wilson Landregan Lauren Jones Moore
Zeta Theta-Tufts Patricia Sutherland Connolly
Theta Phi-Christopher Newport Bridget Coffey Virginia Crickenberger
Delta GammaNorthern Colorado Debbie Dusin Griffin Katharine King Williams
Zeta Xi-Elmhurst Monica Farina Jansen
Gamma Omicron-Drake Laura Zieske
Delta Delta-Oklahoma City Donna Benton Darrah Lorraine Ernest Nichole Fioretti Delta Epsilon-Iowa Laura Garraway Caulfield Melissa Diebold Deborah Curtis Porchivina Wendy Ellison Stryker Delta Zeta-Maryland Kim Bevilacque Hearney Michele Spinak Delta Eta-Adrian Aileen Melick Fischer Delta KappaWisconson/LaCrosse Gretchen Nicholson Christine Hansen Ruf
Zeta Iota deuteron-Virgina Jennifer Allen
Zeta Omicron and Zeta Omicron deuteronJohns Hopkins Andrea Etwaroo Ana Zampino Zeta Sigma-Franklin & Marshall Lara Lewis Zeta Phi-MIT Adrienne Prahler Jaffe Joanne Spetz Eta Beta-CSU/ San Bernardino Kimberly Clarke Heidi Cupp Rita Labuni Elva Baeza Negrete Jennifer Hagstrom Porter Debbie Averswald Swalla Denise Camacho Vidaure
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Alumnae Advantage Congratulations to the following chapter for recently receiving their charter! Upstate South Carolina Alumnae Chapter Chartered: Dec. 14, 2005 Chapter President: Kamilah Campbell (Theta Zeta-Florida Tech) E-mail: sway62@sbcglobal.net
Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters and ivy connections are forming in the following areas: Alumnae Chapters (alumnae of all ages) California Napa Georgia Savannah Iowa Des Moines Louisiana Baton Rouge Maryland Frederick Michigan Detroit North Missouri Columbia, Jefferson City New York Nassau County, Suffolk County North Carolina Wilmington Ohio Findlay Oregon Salem Tennessee Memphis Texas Corpus Christi Ivy Connections (alumnae 10 years out of college and younger) Michigan Saginaw Virginia Virginia Peninsula Please contact Alissa Meyer Milito (Zeta Xi-Elmhurst) at amilito@alphaphi.org if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area.
Theta Chi-UNC/Asheville Taunya Craig Jo Peterson Gibbs Michele Lefler White Theta Psi-SUNY/Plattsburgh Lisa Carlin Brunengraber Iota Alpha-Pepperdine Melani Bruce Janice Ying Iota Beta-St. Mary’s Rosalee Bocock Bettina Suarez Iota Gamma-University of the Pacific Claire Knowlton Jennifer Lessner
MISSING ALUMNAE Do you have information about a missing alumna? Visit www.alphaphi.org/alumnae_ info/alumnaeinfo.html to help us locate “lost” alumnae.
Iota Delta-Rhode Island Nicole Brown Iota Theta-Wilfrid Laurier Amanda Barnard Kristen Goddard Iota Iota-George Washington Jennifer Morton
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Ivy connection alumnae celebrate the holiday season with a potluck.
Sisters enjoy a holiday tea in December.
Members receive tips during an October cooking class.
Mid-Atlantic Region SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Sisters presented Barbara Parsons Barr (Beta AlphaIllinois) with a 50-year membership anniversary pin. Other events included contributing to the local Ronald McDonald House and the Alpha Phi Foundation and supporting Pennsylvania (Eta Iota) collegians. –Joanne Espenschade Engel (Gamma Rho-Penn State)
Southern New Jersey Contact: Joanne Engel jengle7@comcast.net 856.665.1006 PHILADELPHIA IVY CONNECTION, PA. Sisters celebrated the holiday season with a potluck at Christine Genovese’s (Epsilon Phi-NC State) home and gathered for a book club meeting at Jeanell Trotter’s (Theta Tau-Rensselaer). Other chapter activities included the Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford, a “Harry Potter”-luck and happy hour outings. –Camie O’Brian (Beta Omega-Kent State)
Philadelphia Ivy Connection Contact: Erin Lee Shea (Eta Epsilon-Villanova) eshea@alumnae.alphaphi.org 301.996.9538 www.phillyivyconnection.com
North Central Midwest Region CHICAGO LAKE SHORE, ILL. Thanks to DePaul (Iota Eta) collegians and Holly Bolgar (Theta-Michigan), sisters volunteered for Dine to the Nines, the 17th annual Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball. More than 40 of the nation’s top chefs prepared foods for the event reception and dinner to benefit homebound senior citizens and the disabled. –Coree Smith (Epsilon Theta-Northern Iowa)
Chicago Lake Shore Contact: Andrea Flynn (Phi-Oklahoma) clsalphaphi@yahoo.com 405.922.8276
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CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN, ILL. The chapter was honored to be named Corporation of the Year by Arden Shore Child and Family Services in January. For the past two years, sisters have coordinated wine tasting and auction fundraisers with Cafe Pyrenees to benefit Arden Shore and the Alpha Phi Foundation. The 2005 event raised $7,500. –Amy Lewkovich (Zeta Tau-Illinois State)
Chicago Northwest Suburban Contact: Amy Lewkovich alewko@comcast.net 847.362.2223 CHICAGO WESTERN VILLAGES, ILL. Proceeds of $250 from a Premier Designs Jewelry party benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. –Barbara Patten Cunningham (Beta Rho-Washington State)
Chicago Western Villages Contact: Wendy Wisniewskie Kaye (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) wenlou9@hotmail.com 630.887.1912 www.geocities.com/chicagowesternvillages MILWAUKEE, WIS. Alumnae welcomed seven new members to the chapter. Upcoming chapter gatherings include a spring/summer potluck. –Linda Robnett Short (Delta Psi-Wisconsin/Oshkosh)
MILWAUKEE CONTACT: Linda Short cabinstil@sbcglobal.net 262.375.2494
Northeast Region BUFFALO, N.Y. Upcoming chapter events include a second annual spa night, jewelry making class, annual Panhellenic scholarship fundraising event, SUNY/Buffalo (Theta Epsilon) recruitment, a charitable walk, a progressive dinner and monthly lunches. –Rayleen Tolejko (Epsilon Iota-Duquesne) and Tracey Rosenthal Drury (Theta Epsilon-SUNY/Buffalo)
Buffalo Contact: Tracey Drury tbdrury2@aol.com 716.731.6420 http://alphaphi_buffaloalum.tripod.com/ NYC METRO, N.Y. Sisters hosted a February dance-a-thon fundraiser to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. For information on upcoming chapter events, contact Linda Katzman (Theta Iota-James Madison) at lkatzman@doralarrowwood.com. –Danielle Altruda (Theta Mu-Hofstra)
NYC Metro Contact: Amy Nickerson Goldstein (Theta Psi-SUNY/Plattsburgh) amynickerson@alumnae.alphaphi.org 917.612.8817 www.nycalphaphi.org
CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN, ILL. Arden Shore Child and Family Services presents the Corporation of the Year award to Chicago Northwest Suburban alumnae and Cafe Pyrenees staff.
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Sisters celebrate Founders’ Day at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.
Jill Averett Flewitt (Beta Theta-British Columbia), left, and Yvette French prepare for the Vancouver Founders’ Day celebration.
Alumnae gather for an annual cookie exchange.
Mary Ellen Brucker is presented the badge of the late Harriet Webster during a holiday luncheon.
RHODE ISLAND Rhody Phis enjoyed a wine tasting at Napa Valley Grille, a tour of local mansions professionally decorated for the holidays and a Tapas and ’Tinis event at the home of Gina Paolo Barrett (Theta Mu-Hofstra). Upcoming events include the chapter’s fifth anniversary celebration, a women’s self-defense class and a belly dancing lesson. –Kim Norton-O’Brien (Zeta Rho-Bentley)
Rhode Island Contact: Alyssa Rae Cardi Tillier (Iota Delta-Rhode Island) president@rhodyphis.com 401.437.6878 www.rhodyphis.com
Pacific Northwest Region BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA The chapter enjoyed a Founders’ Day tea celebration with British Columbia (Beta Theta) collegians and their families. Yvette French was welcomed as an alumna initiate into Beta Theta chapter in October. Sisters enjoyed a holiday party and cookie exchange at the home of Deirdre Fitz-Gibbons (Beta Theta-British Columbia) in December. –Jennifer Samson (Alpha Lambda-Alumnae Initiate)
British Columbia Contact: Deirdre Fitz-Gibbons dfitzgib@allstream.net 604.261.7455 http://bcphis.ca
South Central Region WICHITA, KANSAS Alumnae and collegians decorated the Wichita State (Gamma Xi) chapter house for the holidays in November. Sisters and family decorated gingerbread houses at a holiday party sponsored by the collegians. Alumnae also put together study goodie sacks for collegians during finals week and recognized two graduating seniors. –Shirley Clegg Dieker (Gamma Xi-Wichita State)
Wichita Contact: Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) mcweddle@cox.net 316.722.8001 www.wichita.edu/alphaphi/ ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, MO. Helen Harrold Moody (Omicron-Missouri) presented Mary Ellen Sheldon Brucker (Kappa deuteron-Stanford) with the badge of the late Harriet Webster (OmicronMissouri) at the holiday luncheon.
Nancy Nix Rice (Omicron-Missouri), a Lord & Taylor personal fashion consultant, presented an evening of fashion tips and shopping at a chapter Ivy Dine; thanks to event coordinator Jayne Gebauer Kasten (OmicronMissouri). –Tara Harrison Barnum (Theta LambdaCentral Missouri State) and Jayne Kasten
St. Louis Gateway Contact: Megan Tooley (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney) inmags234@aol.com 312.791.5405 KEARNEY, NEB. Alumnae helped Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) collegians welcome 25 new members by providing an initiation banquet. Other chapter events included a pumpkin patch outing, dinner at a country club and collecting donations to benefit the Salvation Army.® Judy Monson Henning (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney) serves as treasurer of Nebraska (Nu) chapter’s Parents Club as collegians prepare for the chapter’s 100th
ALUMNAE ENJOY FOUNDATION RECEPTIONS The Alpha Phi Foundation and local alumnae hosted more than 50 receptions across the U.S. as part of the Foundation’s 50th anniversary celebration. These events offer alumnae and collegians in an area an opportunity to learn more about the Foundation and meet with its board and staff. If you are interested in hosting a reception in your city, please contact Development Associate Erin Leahey (Omicron-Missouri) at 847.316.8948 or eleahey@alphaphi.org.
MONTEREY BAY, CALIF. Alumnae shared their favorite cookie recipes at the chapter’s annual cookie exchange and collected canned food contributions for local homeless shelters. The ladies wrapped up the afternoon with a short meeting and planned the Valentine’s Day luncheon and couples’ wine tasting tour. –Alli Wood Harmon (Theta Upsilon-CSU/Chico)
Monterey Bay Contact: Diane Thoman Goldman (Theta Gamma-Northeast Missouri State) goldmand@pebblebeach.com 831.625.8468
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Northern Virginia alumnae pose with Eta Lambda collegians during a Foundation-sponsored dinner in January.
Winter Park/Orlando, Fla., alumnae attend an Orlando reception in November.
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Sisters hold an installation ceremony for new alumnae chapter officers.
Alumnae donate toys to Toys for Tots.
anniversary. Alumnae also raised more than $800 by preparing study goodie bags for collegians. –Jessica Goebel (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney)
Kearney Contact: Julie Johnson Gappa (Nu-Nebraska) juliegappa@hotmail.com 308.236.0759 OMAHA, NEB. Nearly 50 members attended the chapter’s annual Holiday Auction and Hors d’oeuvres to raise $1,200 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event was hosted by Nebraska (Nu) alumnae Pam Benson Linehan, Judy Lysaught Gist, Becky Champion Connolly and Linda Hill Daugherty. Melissa Stern (Gamma Delta-Kansas) served as the auctioneer. Several moms and their children awaited the arrival of Santa at the home of Jennifer Fleming Dannehl (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney). Each child received a small present from Santa. The January Make and Take Beaded Wine Glass meeting brought more than 30 alumnae out on a cold night. Jill Zerzan Shefte (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney) and Heidi Fleck McMillian (Nu-Nebraska) hosted the event. –Betty Lurvey Sup (Delta Xi–Nebraska/Kearney)
Omaha Contact: Nicole Sup Deprez (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney) suppyduppy@cox.net 402.431.0854 GREATER TULSA, OKLA. Sisters enjoyed a holiday lunch at Abuelo’s before bringing in $250 worth of toys that overflowed a Toys for Tots collection box. Members met at the home of SarahJane Hopkins Mouttet (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) for a January “CSI” night; Sarah’s husband demonstrated how he investigates crime scenes – just like on the television program. Alumnae also compiled a chapter memory album in March during scrapbook night and volunteered at the American Heart Association® Heart Walk in Tulsa. –Cheri Hinton-Quillen (Delta Rho-Ball State)
Greater Tulsa Contact: Cheri Hinton-Quillen thewoobiecat@cox.net 918.282.9754
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FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, TEXAS Members gather for a wine, cheese and chocolate event.
AUSTIN IVY CONNECTION, TEXAS Austin and Austin ivy connection alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with brunch at Chez Zee restaurant and recognized Stacy Williams Hock’s (Zeta Phi-MIT) 10-year membership anniversary. An Alpha Phi team, led by Karen Rice Le Blanc (Epsilon Omega deuteron-Texas A&M), participated in the American Diabetes Association® America’s Walk for Diabetes. Lauren Bremer (Epsilon Iota-Duquesne) led a book club discussion about “The Five People You Meet In Heaven.” The chapter is excited to announce the addition of online chapter dues payments on their Web site. Members look forward to monthly happy hours at local hot spots. –Jennifer Monk (Omega-Texas)
Austin Ivy Connection Contact: Carey Kirkpatrick (Omega-Texas) careyredtiger@aol.com 512.740.9504 www.austinareaalphaphi.org DALLAS AND SUBURBAN, TEXAS Amy Latham (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) coordinated an event at Lynn Clements Soutter’s (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) home where sisters shared favorite Texas vacation destinations and auctioned Texas wines to benefit Texas and Oklahoma collegiate chapters. Members donated toys to the Dallas-Fort Worth Channel 8 Santa’s Helpers campaign and shared holiday decorating ideas at Ashley Reaves Givens’ (Epsilon Omega-Texas A&M) home in December. Lara Ogrizovich Cline (Epsilon Omega-Texas A&M) chaired the annual mother-daughter dessert at the home of Shannon Ratliff Bowers (Epsilon Omega-Texas A&M). –Callie Burns
Dallas and Suburban Contact: Regina Rice Haas (Omega-Texas) regricehaas@yahoo.com 972.492.7710 www.alphaphidallas.org FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, TEXAS Alumnae assisted Troy Dungan and local ABC affiliate Channel 8 during their annual Toys for Tots toy drive in December. To help kick off the year, Kimberley Segel (Eta Rho-San Diego) matched assorted wines, cheeses and chocolates at the first chapter event. February’s event
at Beth Ann Riggs Black’s (Omega-Texas) home focused on the Alpha Phi Foundation. The Moms and Tots group enjoyed a Mommy and Me afternoon tea in February, and the ivy circle met for dinner at Monica Aca y Alla. Sisters celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a Mad Hatter St. Patrick’s Day Party at the home of Leigh Ann Hoenig (Gamma Eta-North Texas) and attended an A-Phis and Hes potluck luncheon at Michelle Holguin York’s (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State) home. –Kim Neal Harlow (Omega-Texas)
Far North Dallas and Surrounding Counties Contact: Jessica Warchol (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State) jess@alumnae.alphaphi.org 817.917.5377 www.fndaphis.org FORT WORTH, TEXAS The ladies did some holiday shopping during a meeting at a local boutique. The annual mother-daughter dessert, style show and silent auction was held at Neiman Marcus. Sisters presented the Elizabeth Thompson Smith (Omega-Texas) award to outstanding collegian and North Texas (Gamma Eta) Chapter President Megan O’Brien. Special thanks to Sarah Kohn Escamilla (OmegaTexas) and Betsy Kleiman Darling (Alpha LambdaTexas A&M/Commerce) for organizing the event. –Nadine Troll Parsons (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian)
Fort Worth Contact: Denise Collins Stooksberry (Omega-Texas) stooks@charter.net 817.731.1771 www.angelfire.com/tx4/aphi/
Southeast Region JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST, FLA. Alumnae attended a November wine and cheese reception hosted by the Alpha Phi Foundation at Dawn Inglis Montgomery’s (Zeta Iota-Virginia) home. Foundation Chair Susan Weiskittle Barrick (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) attended. (continued on next page)
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Sisters celebrate Founders’ Day with a luncheon in October.
Alumnae present Gamma Eta collegian Megan O’Brien, center, with the Elizabeth Thompson Smith award. Also pictured are (from left) Denise Collins, Jenna O’Brien (Gamma Eta-North Texas), Megan’s mother Pam O’Brien and Susan Stone (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian).
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The chapter co-hosted the Jacksonville Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s November meeting, celebrated the holidays at Lucille “Lucy” Kazarovich’s (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin-Wallace) home in December and toured the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in January.
attended Central Florida’s Festival of Trees, chaired by Martha Leavitt Ellis (Beta Lambda-Rollins). They enjoyed a holiday ornament and cookie exchange hosted by Suzan Pruter Coddington (Beta Epsilon-Arizona). Other events included a spring wine tasting, garage sale and an afternoon jewelry making session.
RALEIGH / DURHAM TRIANGLE, N.C. Sisters shared stories, pictures and excitement about football during the annual holiday party in December; Appalachian State’s team qualified for the NCAA Division I-AA National Championship for the first time in the university’s history.
–Dawn Montgomery
–Janis Newton Keegan (Theta Pi-Emory)
–Jenny Eyster Halasz (Epsilon Phi deuteron-NC State)
Jacksonville First Coast Contact: Kathy Lechner (Alpha Lambda-Alumnae Initiate) epictt@aol.com 904.771.0224 www.geocities.com/jax_alphaphi
Winter Park/Orlando Contact: Denise Dowling Kanner (Eta Tau-SUNY/Cortland) dkanner@alumnae.alphaphi.org 863.984.0796 www.geocities.com/cflaphi
Raleigh/Durham Triangle Contact: Anne Ryan (Theta Tau-Rensselaer) anneryan@alum.rpi.edu 518.221.5816 www.triangelalphaphi.org
SARASOTA / MANATEE, FLA. Sue Carmony Stolberg (Delta Mu-Purdue) raised more than $4,000 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation® by completing its 3-Day Walk. The Florida Association of Museums, Inc., awarded Jane Scarbrough Peterson (Omicron-Missouri) with the 2005 Museum Service Award for her 28 years of volunteer service to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Members enjoyed a Founders’ Day lunch and an annual holiday party hosted by Sue Stolberg. –Marcy Gilliland O’Connor (Beta Beta-Michigan State)
ATLANTA, GA. Alumnae have been busy attending cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and a theatre outing to watch a play directed by President June Ash Moore (Gamma XiWichita State). They participated in the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Festival of Trees. Sisters celebrated Founders’ Day at a local restaurant. They raised more than $1,000 for the American Cancer Society® by participating in its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk. Nearly $500 was raised at a Forget-Me-Not Gifts event in support of the Alpha Phi Foundation. –Julie Barkin Carlyle (Theta-Michigan)
Sarasota/Manatee Contact: Marcy O’Connor saramarcy11@verizon.net 941.377.504 SOUTHEAST/FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. Sisters enjoyed a holiday luncheon at Leah Jordan Sherman’s (Delta Lambda-Memphis State) home and a white elephant gift exchange. Other chapter events included a Bunco game gathering in February with proceeds benefiting the chapter’s charity fund. –Nancy Harrington Rowland (Beta OmicronBowling Green State)
Southeast/Ft. Lauderdale Contact: Susie Ferrara Turmes (Beta Tau-Indiana) susieturmes@yahoo.com 954.723.0682 WINTER PARK / ORLANDO, FLA. Alumnae enjoyed a Founders’ Day luncheon organized by Carol Davidson Methven (Delta Zeta-Maryland) and a November Alpha Phi Foundation reception at the home of April Perrero Brancamp (Chi-Montana). Sisters PA G E F O U RT E E N
Atlanta Contact: June Moore junebug@alumnae.alphaphi.org 678.838.0060 www.alphaphionline.com/atlanta/ GREENVILLE, N.C. Rebecca Jernigan Pate (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) hosted a holiday get-together. Rhonda Dale Reeder (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) organized the Teddy Bear Project in which alumnae donated teddy bears to children at a local hospital. Upcoming events include a Bunko night and an East Carolina (Delta Alpha) recognition and scholarship event in May. –Gail Burton Joyner (Delta Alpha-East Carolina)
Greenville Contact: Gail Joyner earmom@yahoo.com 252.756.0501
NORTHERN VIRGINIA Alumnae enjoyed a night of fashion, wine and cheese at Judy Gallagher Ryan’s (Alpha-Syracuse) boutique, a December Sunday Sundaes ice cream social with George Mason (Eta Lambda) collegians and an annual holiday ornament exchange at Jan Elsfelder Ponder’s (Beta Epsilon-Arizona) home. More than 50 sisters, spouses and friends attended an area Alpha Phi Foundation dinner and reception in Alexandria, Va. Foundation Board Director Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) made a presentation at the event. Other events included a Bunko game night and a Grand Life Coaching session with motivational coach and speaker Jay Pryor. –Margaret Dawson (Alpha Lambda)
Northern Virginia Contact: Elizabeth Barber LeDoux (Sigma-Washington) eledoux@cov.com 703.971.7434 www.alphaphi-va.org RICHMOND / CENTRAL VIRGINIA Sisters raised $300 at their annual yard sale to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation and celebrated Founders’ Day with a dinner outing. Members enjoyed a pottery painting session, made etched glass ornaments for the holidays and put together snack baskets for Virginia (Zeta Iota deuteron) collegians for recruitment week. –Diana Cichewicz McKinney (Eta Pi-Richmond)
Richmond/Central Virginia Contact: Diana McKinney diana.l.mckinney@pmusa.com 804.763.0272
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Jane Peterson is recognized for receiving the Florida Association of Museums, Inc., 2005 Museum Service Award.
(From left) Judith Petersen Miles (Sigma-Washington), Vera Maidenburg (Beta Psi-San Jose State) and Patricia Manus Green (Rho-Ohio State) are recognized for 50 years of membership during a Founders’ Day luncheon.
Alumnae enjoy a Bid Day event at the CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) collegiate chapter.
INLAND EMPIRE, CALIF. The chapter has 57 local dues-paying members and hopes to increase membership to 70 in the upcoming year by offering more great activities. Upcoming events include the 20-year anniversary celebration of CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) chapter, yard sale fundraisers, the second annual Luau Party and fundraiser and the chapter’s first holiday party in December 2006. Sisters will collect blankets, food and toys for the community and unwrapped toys for a local fire department. They also plan to donate baskets for families in need at Thanksgiving.
ORANGE COUNTY IVY CONNECTION, CALIF. Eighteen sisters enjoyed a holiday dinner at Buca di Beppo Italian restaurant. They look forward to an upcoming wine tasting event, dinners and other fun activities.
Southwest Region PHOENIX, ARIZ. Chapter events included wine and tapas outings, the annual cookie exchange, creating finals care packages for Arizona State (Gamma Pi) collegians and a Secret Santa dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. They volunteered with members of the Phoenix Panhellenic Association at a local golf tournament. Sales of the chapter’s cookbooks and the silent auction helped raise $300 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters interested in helping ASU’s revitalization efforts of their Greek system should contact Traci Langston (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) at beezaro@ hotmail.com. –Sara Keltner Ellis (Omicron-Missouri)
Phoenix Contact: Sara Ellis saranohw@yahoo.com 480.540.2339 www.phoenixalphaphis.com
–Iwona Luczkiewicz Contreras (Eta Beta-CSU/ San Bernardino)
Inland Empire Contact: Iwona Contreras iwonam2000@yahoo.com 909.864.3121 www.ieaphialum.com
–Nicole Sloane (Eta Upsilon-Chapman)
Orange County Ivy Connection Contact: Nicole Sloane nchikpolo@yahoo.com 949.642.4675 www.ocivyconnection.com
Upper Midwest Region ASHLAND AREA, OHIO Sisters shared appetizers and dessert while creating holiday ornaments, a special day plate and small trinket box at Sarah McPott’s pottery studio in November. Stacy Pfafler Adams (Rho-Ohio State) and Beth Skelton Peebles (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin-Wallace) hosted a Make It, Bake It, Fake It auction in December to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. After the holidays, sisters met at the China Club restaurant. –Debby Bryden Gray (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland)
ALUMNAE CELEBRATE XI’S 99TH ANNIVERSARY Toronto and Ontario South ivy connection alumnae enjoyed tea with Toronto (Xi) collegians in celebration of Xi chapter’s 99th anniversary. More than 50 sisters met at the renovated chapter house and helped kick off a year-long celebration leading up to Xi’s 100th anniversary. Events celebrating a century of Alpha Phi in Canada include a gala dinner, dance and auction in November at Casa Loma in Toronto. Proceeds will benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation’s Canadian centennial scholarship.
Ontario South ivy connection (Canada) sisters (from left) Alison Nash (Xi-Toronto), Monica Kennedy Monzcka (Xi-Toronto) and Ashley Haugh celebrate Xi chapter’s 99th anniversary.
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Toronto, Canada, members (from left) Daphne Lewta Guest (Xi-Toronto), Donna Cranswick Leslie (Xi-Toronto), Margaret Gill Smuk (Xi-Toronto) and Jean French Bell (Beta-Northwestern) are recognized for 50 years of membership during Xi chapter’s anniversary celebration.
Ashland Area Contact: Taryn Gallik (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) tgallik@richnet.net 419.756.4133 CLEVELAND EAST, OHIO Alumnae attended The Cleveland Clinic Foundation reception to recognize the Alpha Phi Foundation’s donation of $50,000 to the Cleveland Women’s Heart Center. The donation helped develop an online heart health resource that launched in February 2006. Sisters raised more than $500 at the chapter’s annual auction to help support philanthropy and delegate funds. Alumnae volunteered their gift wrapping services at a local mall, enjoyed an ornament exchange in December, and a toga party in January helped update robes for the Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi) chapter. –Nora Davis Kieser (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State)
Cleveland East Contact: Jamie Krovontka (Epsilon Iota-Duquesne) eddie117@hotmail.com 440.823.4499
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Leveraging Technology To Enhance Your Career By Cynthia Krainin (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin-Wallace)
The Internet has enhanced work options and made the job search easier, but it also has its flaws. The key is in knowing how to use technology to your advantage. Thanks to technology, more employees are telecommuting, or working from locations all over the world including home by being networked with company computers. Video conferencing has started being used as a method for interviewing job candidates, eliminating the need for flying prospects to corporate headquarters. Rather than sifting through the classifieds, you can access company job postings directly. Target organizations you would like to work for, go to their career page, bookmark it, and check the site several times a week. You can also keep a pulse on the job/advancement opportunities of your current employer. Once you’ve found a position you’d like to apply for, you can do so online from the comfort of your own computer; today, 70 percent of résumés are transmitted electronically (see sidebar).
Problems of the Internet job search When monster.com and similar job boards came on the scene, it was a revolutionary technology that thrilled job seekers and employers alike. Everyone posted their résumés online, and thousands of companies paid a lot of money to have access to these résumés. Eventually, companies realized they could post job openings on their own Web sites and attract needed talent without having to pay fees to access job board databases. And instead of getting interviews, job seekers found the majority of responses to their résumé postings came from recruiters without immediate job possibilities. Therefore, I do not recommend my clients post to job boards. Today, when using the Internet, we have to be mindful of identity theft and invasion of privacy. We have to keep in mind that although technology makes immediate responses to correspondence possible, we should not expect them. The amount of information can be daunting, but the Internet highway is also maneuverable. I enthusiastically advise using the Internet to target companies that provide a product or service you would like to be affiliated with, find the key words that will help you research and job search, and enjoy the opportunities that the Internet provides. And don’t forget to use Alpha Phi online career assistance (www.alphaphi.org)!
Target organizations you would like to work for
Use the available resources The Internet makes it possible to compete on an even playing field. Thanks to local libraries, computer cafés, free wired zones and home access, we can retrieve information prior to our interviews or evaluations and position ourselves as the consummate professional and obvious choice for the job or promotion. One big mistake during job and promotion interviews is not doing the required homework. Researching the position you are seeking, learning about the company and knowing the salary range for similar positions in preparation for negotiations are all necessary to compete in today’s workplace. Using the Internet provides us with many of the tools we need to make informed career decisions and job choices. (For a list of some recommended Web sites, visit www.alphaphi.org.)
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Sending Résumés Electronically Most employers accept résumés sent as attachments to an e-mail. Write a brief, but impactful letter in the body of the e-mail; catch their attention in the first four lines. Send a Word document of your résumé only if requested; I prefer a PDF because it keeps its formatting and always looks perfect. TIP: Also send a hard copy if you know the contact person’s name. So few people send hard copies anymore, you will stand out.
Thank You E-mails E-mailing and/or typing a thank you note is fine – as long as you send it. Because many people do not follow through, those who do stand out. TIP: Hand writing a thank you card or note will make you stand out even more.
Cynthia Krainin is a certified professional résumé writer, job and career transition coach and employment interview coach, teacher, lecturer and co-author of the book Thriving at Work: A Guidebook for Survivors of Childhood Abuse. As president of Career Resources in Brookline, Ma., she has made the process of changing jobs easier, more effective and less stressful for clients around the globe since 1982. Contact Cynthia at career_resources@verizon.net or 617.732.1200.
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Announcing the 2006-08 IEB Nominees The Committee on Leadership (COL) is proud to present the 2006-08 International Executive Board (IEB) nominees. In March, all dues-paying members as of Dec. 31, 2005, were mailed postcards explaining the voting process, which included the opportunity to request a paper ballot or to vote electronically. Alpha Phi’s approach to leadership selection is in its fourth biennium. The COL solicited referrals from the membership, conducted candidate interviews, contacted references and selected nominees. Results of the IEB election will be announced by May 1. The board will be installed during Convention 2006 in June.
PRESIDENT LAURA MALLEY-SCHMITT (Zeta Phi-MIT) Bedminster, N.J. Alumnae chapter: Central New Jersey Fraternity history: NPC delegation (2000-present), strategic planning committee (2001-present), recruitment committee (2002-present); CMSC chair (1998-2004); Oklahoma (Phi) advisory committee (2005-present); extension committee (1994-2004); Central New Jersey alumnae chapter founding member (2003); elections process task force (2002); NYC Metro alumnae chapter founding member (2000); IEB (1994-00); COL (1998-00); technology committee (1998-00); vice president of extension/extension chair (1994-00); structure task force (1996-98); district governor (1992-94); colony supervisor (1992-94); recruitment adviser (1989-90); field consultant (1987-89). Professional/volunteer: sales and marketing for technology-based companies. Laura defines success for Alpha Phi: Our Founders called upon Alpha Phi to think big, achieve ambitious goals and envision an organization that would reach every college in the land – even those in the “far unpeopled West” and colleges in Europe. So, while success is technically defined as the achievement of our planned goals and members’ desires, the heart of Alpha Phi’s success is about pursuing bold objectives. This provides the distinction between success in the ordinary sense and the kind of groundbreaking success that Alpha Phi is accustomed to.
BOARD DIRECTORS JANE KIRBY ARKES (Omicron-Missouri) Portland, Ore. Alumnae Chapter: Portland, Ore. Fraternity history: Portland alumnae chapter secretary, treasurer, vice president, president and Portland Panhellenic alumnae delegate (1971-present); Oregon (Tau) chapter operations adviser and house corporation board (2000-present); Foundation board (1984-88); area adviser (1981-84); National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) alternate delegate (1978-84); nominations committee (1982); district governor (1971-77); Foundation PA G E E I G H T E E N
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Forget-Me-Not Fund chairman, graduate scholarship chairman, continuing education grant chairman, marketing committee chairman, vice chairman (1986-88); state reference chairman (1974); state alumnae chairman (1973); Portland State (Gamma Chi) standards adviser (1971); Des Moines, Iowa alumnae chapter secretary, treasurer, vice-president and chair (1961-70). Professional/volunteer: supervisor of student teachers, Lewis and Clark College. Jane defines a successful Alpha Phi: Any successful organization is closely attuned to the needs and desires of its membership. We need to continuously learn about the needs of our members to develop or refine our mission and purpose. An organization’s leadership assumes the responsibility for developing a plan of action, structuring the organization and allocating resources to implement the plan. They keep the membership informed about the plan’s progress, and successes are celebrated with all the involved stakeholders. BONNIE K. ARTHUR (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) Arlington, Va. Alumnae chapter: Northern Virginia Fraternity history: George Mason (Eta Lambda) chapter adviser (2000present), operations adviser (1999); constitution committee chairperson (2006). Professional/volunteer: attorney, Hunton and Williams LLP. Bonnie on her commitment to the Fraternity: I am frequently asked by friends and colleagues why I spend so much time with a “college” group. My answer is simple: Alpha Phi is truly an amazing organization founded on principles that challenge women to be truthful with one another in order to make each other stronger, better women. I cannot imagine a greater need for an independent woman than to surround herself with women who will support her in more than an artificial way. I love the opportunities I have had to mentor younger women; it is really exciting and fulfilling to see the results! BILLIE COSKEY BATTIATO (Phi-Oklahoma) Tulsa, Okla. Alumnae chapter: Denver, Colo. Fraternity history: IEB (2002-present); finance standing committee (2002-
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present); Team Sooner (2006); constitution committee (2000-02, 2004-06); Colorado State (Zeta Mu) house corporation board treasurer (1980-84); Colorado (Beta Gamma deuteron) house corporation board (2003-present), finance adviser (2003-present); collegiate extension committee (2000-03); Denver area Panhellenic (DAP) executive board (1995-2000), president (1998-99), DAP Woman of the Year (2003); district alumnae chairman (1988-94); Denver alumnae chapter president (1983-85), vice president of programming (1985-86). Professional/volunteer: vice president of investments, Smith Barney Citigroup. Billie defines a successful IEB: Board success is defined when we develop a culture of open dialog for mutual goals and place the needs of the Fraternity before personal achievements. Conflict perpetuates the exchange of ideas. Respect, trust and diversity are embraced, and there is genuine care for all members for their contributions. LINDA LONG BOLAND (Gamma Kappa-CSU/ Long Beach) Yucaipa, Calif. Alumnae chapter: Inland Empire, Calif. Fraternity history: Strategic planning evaluation committee (SPEC) (200304); Fraternity director of collegiate membership (200002), volunteer interim director of member and chapter services (2000-00), director of extension (1994-96) and administrator of recruitment (1992-94); IEB (19982000), vice president collegiate operations (1996-98); district governor (1991-92); CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) and CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) chapter adviser (1988-90); CSU/Long Beach recruitment adviser (1985-88). Professional/volunteer: owner, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Fire Equipment. Linda on her role to help achieve strategic success: I encourage the Fraternity to continue to perform well today, but most importantly I look to the future. It is the board’s responsibility to ensure the future success of our Fraternity – to be certain that Alpha Phi is stronger when our daughters and granddaughters become members. I will partner with other directors and Fraternity leaders in ongoing analytical discussions regarding our market competition and use that information to make wise decisions with the future in mind. ALPHA PHI
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DEANA KOONSMAN GAGE (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) Stephenville, Texas Alumnae chapter: Dallas and Suburban, Texas Fraternity history: IEB (2002-present); NPC delegation (1996-present), college Panhellenics committee (2002-04), centennial committee (2002-03), alumnae Panhellenics committee (1996-02), alumnae Panhellenic delegate (1978-80); special governor (2001-present); Foundation director of finance (1994-98); district governor (1988-94); Texas/Arlington (Epsilon Lambda) chapter adviser (1975-76); Southwest Texas State (Zeta Kappa) chapter adviser (1987-88), recruitment adviser (1987); district reference chair (1984-86); Convention committee chair (1984); Arlington Mid-Cities alumnae chapter president (1982-83). Professional/volunteer: retired faculty/instructor, Tarleton State University. Deana’s vow to the organization’s strategic success: The Fraternity’s long-term goals will be made in conjunction with board and staff. Directors should know the state of the Fraternity, its financial condition and be able to make wise decisions for the future of Alpha Phi. A director needs to stay abreast of our society and determine how we can best meet the needs of our members in today’s world. My involvement in higher education has given me insight into trends and the current state of university campuses. My role in NPC has created a network within the Greek world that provides additional insight. SUSAN BRINK SHERRATT (Beta Beta-Michigan State) Alameda, Calif. Alumnae chapter: East Bay, Calif. Fraternity history: IEB (2004-present); Team Sooner (2006); extension committee (2004-06); elections committee (2004-06); Foundation nominations commission (2004), board chair (2000-04), vice chair (1998-2000), director (19952000), assistant to the vice-president of program development (1994-95); constitution committee (1992 and 2002); collegiate department administrator of MAP and rush (1990-94); district governor (1986-1991); field consultant (1980-81). Professional/volunteer: self-employed. Susan on her vision for Alpha Phi: My vision for the next 10 years is a fiscally strong, member-driven SPRING 2006
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organization. The Fraternity will have the financial and volunteer resources necessary to accept extension opportunities with housing commitments. Our programming will meet the needs of our members and will continue to challenge and inspire them. Alpha Phi will have a strong alumnae network which members will tap into to expand on their collegiate experiences. Alpha Phi will continue to be a leader in the Greek community.
nator (1994); leadership conference site coordinator (1991, 1993 and 1995); International alumnae department (1988-92); district alumnae coordinator (1988-91); Greater Los Angeles alumnae chapter president (197882); district XIII south council president/Founders’ Day chair (1979).
SHANA GOSS SMITH (Chi-Montana) Port Gamble, Wash.
Lindsay on her vision for Alpha Phi’s future: Alpha Phi is a dynamic, involved community. In institutions of higher education the concept of strategic planning and assessment is an important part of their strategy for making informed decisions for quantifiable outcomes. I would like Alpha Phi to not only have engaged members and groups, but also a dynamic culture that allows these groups to assess themselves, evaluate progress, adjust based on feedback and use this information in the decision-making process. This kind of culture-values improvement supports decision-making, is able to take risks and, as a result, is a learning organization. Learning organizations are often the most successful organizations, and I want nothing less for our Fraternity.
Alumnae chapter: Greater Seattle, Wash. Fraternity history: IEB (2004-present); finance standing committee (2004present); International finance/housing expert (2003present); Team Montana (present); Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) house corporation board president (2003-04); Pacific Northwest regional manager (19992003), leadership recruitment coordinator (2000), rush specialist (1998-2001), collegiate membership coordinator (1998-99), alumnae membership coordinator (1998); Oregon (Tau) interim chapter adviser (2000); Montana (Chi) interim chapter adviser (1998-99); committee on leadership (1998); finance task force (1997-98); district governor (1995-98); Washington (Sigma) membership recruitment adviser (1992-95). Professional/volunteer: Port Gamble manager, Olympic Property Group. Shana defines a successful IEB: A successful board works together as a team toward the goals set out in order to have success achieving them. If goals haven’t been achieved, a successful board learns from them and is able to have an alternate plan the next time issues arise. Board success is having the health and well-being of the Fraternity utmost in decision-making and putting Fraternity needs above personal needs. LINDSAY WIGGINS (Beta Pi-USC) Los Angeles, Calif. Fraternity history: IEB (2002-present); Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi) house corporation board treasurer (2000-present); USC (Beta Pi) house corporation board president (2001-present), chapter adviser (1988), finance adviser (1982-88), pledge adviser (1978-82); UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) and Chapman (Eta Upsilon) installation coordinator; finance standing committee (2002-06); Southwest regional manager (1997-2002); alumnae task force (1999); regional district governor (pilot program) (1996-97); Convention volunteer coordi-
Professional/volunteer: principal, Phoenix Consulting Group.
The International Executive Board would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the COL members for all their work. 2004-06 Committee on Leadership Nancy Lange Burnett (Beta Delta-UCLA), chair Sara C. Mayer (Delta Chi-William Woods), co-chair Sheila George Bright (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) Shelby Galvin (Epsilon Eta-Old Dominion) Hope Gray (Eta Upsilon-Chapman) Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) Judy Kay Schmidt Mead (Delta GammaNorthern Colorado) Liz Underwood (Omicron-Missouri) Michelle Wells (Beta Rho deuteronWashington State) Renee Smith Zainer (Beta Epsilon-Arizona)
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The award honors Nancy’s 10 years of leadership within Greek foundations and 25 years as a fundraising professional. “I believe our Greek system influences more young people on college campuses today than any other organization,” she says. “It’s been a pleasure to see more and more individual donors recognizing this, too. It sure makes me feel good about my work!”
Presenting an NIC award to Nancy Craig, center, are seminar co-chairs Rebecca Andrew Zanatta (Beta Rho deuteron-Washington State), who was Alpha Phi Foundation executive director at the time, and James Owens, Sigma Nu Educational Foundation executive director.
NPC Annual Conference: Women of Vision, Women of Action By Sue Zorichak, Alpha Sigma Alpha
More than 200 women of vision and action convened at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center near Houston Oct. 21-22, 2005, for the 59th biennial session of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). Refining and voting on the Conference public relations plan and strategic plan took center stage. In addition, seven resolutions were presented and passed. In her state of the Conference address, NPC Chairman Martha Brown, Delta Gamma, employed a series of headlines to illustrate the NPC news-making events each month of the biennium. “These headlines and brief comments cannot begin to describe the actual work that has gone into meetings, programs, travel and preparation done by our NPC volunteers as they have performed their committee assignments in the true spirit of Panhellenic helpfulness and cooperation for the Conference,“ Brown noted. NPC in D.C. Kevin O’Neill, Lambda Chi Alpha, an attorney with D.C.-based law firm Patton Boggs, took the Conference on a whirlwind tour of the Greek agenda in Washington. “Congress should see the ruthless efficiency by which we [NPC] get things done,” he said. He touched on the firm’s involvement in Greek government relations, the Capital Fraternal Caucus/Congressional Fraternal Caucus, formation of the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action
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Committee, “Go Vote 06,” Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act, Higher Education Reauthorization, College Fire Prevention Act, Hazing Prohibition Act, “grassroots” and “grass tops” campaigns and plans for the 2006 congressional visit. Outside the general sessions, delegation members conducted committee business and visited the record number of vendors (more than 60) there to support the Conference. During two joint Alumnae Panhellenic and College Panhellenic committee meetings, members discussed timely topics, including recruitment, the release figure method, the Facebook phenomenon and teaching and reinforcing ethical behavior. Key NPC committees and groups presented the results of their meetings in the form of summary reports. The 59th biennial session closed with the awards banquet Saturday night, during which the 2005-07 executive committee was introduced: Chairman Elizabeth Quick, Gamma Phi Beta; Secretary Julie Burkhard, Alpha Chi Omega; Treasurer Eve Riley, Delta Delta Delta; Alumnae Panhellenics Chairman Linda Collier, Alpha Omicron Pi; and College Panhellenics Chairman Patricia Disque, Chi Omega. The 2006 NPC interim meeting is Oct. 20-21 at the Indianapolis Marriott. For more information and to view resolutions passed during the biennial session, visit www.npcwomen.org.
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First Sorority House Celebrates 120th Anniversary By Jennifer Kennedy Queri (Alpha-Syracuse), president of The Michaelanean Society, Inc.
In 1886 Alpha Phi became the first women’s fraternity in America to build and occupy its own chapter house. Today, life is quite different for collegians living in the Alpha chapter house than it was 120 years ago. Electric lights and a monitored alarm system are taken for granted. The women enjoy digital cable and Internet connections. Every room has a phone outlet, but no one needs them because everyone has a cell phone. The journey to Alpha house’s current location at 308 Walnut Place began in 1884 when sisters rented a house at 613 Irving Street. The house served as a residence for some and a meeting place for all. The women, with the help of one of the mothers, took care of all housekeeping. The ability to maintain the house gave them encouragement and inspiration to want more. They purchased a lot at 207 University Avenue for $25 a foot which was deeded to The Michaelanean Society, Inc. That corporation operates as the house corporation board for Alpha to this day. Sisters developed designs of how they would like the house built. Chauncey Harrington, the father of two Alpha sisters, donated his services in the building of the house. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 22, 1886. The Alpha Phi sisters stood with forget-me-nots, lilies of the valley and ivy. Professor Wesley P. Coddington, mentor to the Founders and influential in the establishment of our Fraternity, laid a cornerstone made of gray limestone – a gift from the class of 1886. The first sorority house in America housed 12 sisters, a chaperone and two servants. Members who could not live in, as demand was great, lived nearby and came for meals. The Alpha chapter grew, and in 1910 sisters relocated, along with the cornerstone and the memorial window SPRING 2006
from the original house, to 308 Walnut Place. On December 30, 1926, the name Alpha Phi International Fraternity was incorporated in the State of New York. By 1928 the chapter had again outgrown its house, and it was decided to rebuild at 308 Walnut Place. The memorial window was moved for a third time, This drawing, on file at the Executive Office, is of America’s first sorority house. to a basement chapter room where it remains to this day. A roof fire in June 1941 led to the decision to add onto the rear of the house. When Syracuse University, which had purchased the original sorority house at 207 University Avenue and used it for housing and classrooms over the years, decided to tear The Alpha chapter house today is located at 308 Walnut Place in Syracuse, N.Y. down the facility, Alpha Phi removed the original cherry and birch railings. Commemorative gavels were made since 1886, from carriages to cars, radio to digital television with hundreds of choices and distributed at the 1964 Convention. and telegrams to cell phones and e-mail. Each new chapter, up to Epsilon Theta, But the core values remain the same: sisterreceived one. The house’s stained glass hood and friendships formed while seeking windows were donated and installed at a higher education. With the career restricthe Alpha Phi Executive Office. tions of the 1880s long gone, Alpha Phi The 100th anniversary of the first sisters can achieve anything they aspire to, sorority house was celebrated on Nov. 15, in careers never dreamed of by our 1986, in the Newhouse building now Founders. located on the site of the original house. Today, 32 sisters live in the Alpha house, and room and board is much more than the 1931 price of $495 for the academic year. Many things have evolved
Plans for an event to commemorate the 120th anniversary of America’s first sorority house are underway. For information, contact Jennifer Kennedy Queri at jqueri@twcny.rr.com or 315.446.5887.
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Members participate in a holiday toy drive.
Sisters celebrate Bid Day.
Collegians host the chapter’s first Red Dress Gala.
CANADA Bishop’s (Eta Chi) Eta Chis welcomed three new members. They enjoyed a holiday potluck, Greek formal, a movie outing and continuous open recruitment events. Members baked goodies for Cardiac Care Week and organized a dodgeball tournament to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Visit http://alpha_ phi_bishops.tripod.com for more information. –JoAnne Longtin
British Columbia (Beta Theta) The chapter was a winner of the 2005 Alpha Phi International Web site photo contest. Sisters donated to the Pan Pacific Hotel’s annual Christmas Charity Toy Drive that benefits low-income families in Vancouver. They ended the semester with a holiday brunch at new member Sara Shawesh’s home. –Sarah Wong
Toronto (Xi) Members welcomed 10 new sisters during the fall. The Jump-a-thon philanthropy event raised more than $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters celebrated the chapter’s 99th anniversary with a tea. They look forward to preparations for the chapter’s centennial gala. –Laura Di Nardo
Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) Iota Theta “kidnapped” prominent members of the university community during the chapter’s Bandits philanthropy event; “ransom money” was donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation. Special thanks to Dorota Rams and her committee for their work on the event. Sisters look forward to the chapter’s fifth annual Coyote Ugly philanthropy event. The chapter congratulates Lidija Bisak on her appointment as
Greek council president and welcomes Taryn Dowsling (Iota Theta-Wilfrid Laurier) to their advisory board. –Laura Black
ARIZONA Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Beta Epsilon initiated 62 new members. Nicole Hyatt and Annie Jabuka attended summer workshops to ensure the chapter’s successful recruitment. Educational Leadership Consultants Ann Thorne (Zeta Iota deuteron-Virginia) and Brynmar Bland (Beta Gamma deuteron-Colorado) were on hand to help with recruitment. Sisters raised more than $12,000 with their first Red Dress Gala. They placed third in Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s War of Roses, enjoyed a barbecue with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and hosted a Family Weekend. The chapter also collected toiletries and other items to help support American Red Cross® Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. –Melinda Lima and Talia Wright
Arizona State (Gamma Pi) KTVK-TV News Channel 3 recognized Gamma Pi sisters for teaming with the local Boys & Girls Club of America to create a Haunted Halloween workshop for children. Local youngsters carved pumpkins, played games, trick-or-treated and toured a haunted house. Chapter advisers and collegians enjoyed winter sisterhood events. Members paired with a fraternity to adopt a family and deliver money, toys and clothing to them during the holidays. –Kristen Amsler
CALIFORNIA Chapman (Eta Upsilon) Eta Upsilons held a Red Dress Gala live auction to increase awareness about cardiac care. More than $6,000 was raised during the evening to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters also raised $200 in support of Hurricane Katrina victims by co-sponsoring a Kick Katrina kickball tournament. –Heather Truong (Eta Kappa-UC/Irvine), marketing adviser
CSU/East Bay (Eta Delta) Eta Delta sisters made cards filled with messages of hope for Hurricane Katrina victims and donated a dollar per card to the relief efforts. –Corrin Zimmerman
CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon) Sisters hosted their second Red Dress Ball and raised $7,000 in support of the Alpha Phi Foundation. Alumnae, family and friends enjoyed a silent auction, dinner and dancing. Alumna Dorothea “Granny” Heitz was recognized at the event. –Natalie Kenly
San Diego (Eta Rho) Sisters sponsored a Powder Puff football game that raised more than $400 in support of cardiac care. –Shannon Gearing
San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) Sisters welcomed 55 new members during the fall. Members volunteered their time tutoring and mentoring elementary school children. A week-long Ivy Splash swimming tournament and philanthropy event, organized by Hayley Sapieka, benefited the Jackie Robinson YMCA’s after school programs and the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters raised $1,050 to be donated to the YMCA and more than $3,000 for the Foundation. –Natalie Asaro and Hayley Sapieka
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Gamma Pis enjoy a retreat in December that includes dinner and viewing holiday light displays.
Sisters enjoy a successful philanthropy event benefiting Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Hayley Sapieka presents a check to a Jackie Robinson YMCA representative in support of the organization’s after school programs.
San Jose State (Beta Psi) Stephanie Lynn Sutton (Beta Psi-San Jose State) was named Best Greek Advisor and Gabrielle “Gabi” DeMars was named Best New Member during the fall Panhellenic Greek Awards. Nearly $700 was raised to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation with the annual Pasta Phi’d. –Jennifer Williams
USC (Beta Pi) Thanks to organizer Sara Filliman, Beta Pis enjoyed a successful Heart of Gold dinner and senior class fashion show. The event raised more than $20,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. –Alexis Katsilometes
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Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma) Delta Gammas enjoyed a father-daughter Colorado Rockies baseball game outing. The chapter teamed with Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity to win the Homecoming lip sync contest. They raised $3,000 through a Smoothie Bar philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation, tutored at the local Boys & Girls Club of America and helped build a house with Habitat for Humanity.® Members celebrated the initiation of 20 new sisters with A Night at Tiffany’s formal. Members enjoyed the Southwest Regional Conference in Los Angeles.
Delaware (Epsilon Nu) Sisters held an annual volleyball tournament to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. They volunteered at the local YMCA and sponsored car washes.
–Angie Barnett
–Amanda Burnett
ILLINOIS Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha) The chapter kicked off the year by meeting quota. Members participated in run/walk fundraisers in memory of Shannon McNamara and made posters to increase campus awareness about a scholarship in Shannon’s name; $700 was raised. –Kristin Hittner
FLORIDA TECH (THETA ZETA) MEMBERS HOST DUCK DASH
Northwestern (Beta) More than 70 teams of students participated in mud relay races, a scavenger hunt, tug-of-war, obstacle course and balloon pop during Beta chapter’s annual Mud Olympics philanthropy event. Sisters collected more than $3,500 to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Megan Hunt and Megan Dold co-chaired the event. –Amanda Klearman
INDIANA Indiana (Beta Tau) Beta Tau’s four-person cycling team competed in the university’s annual Little 500 25-mile bike race to help raise scholarship money for working students. Alpha Phi placed sixth out of 33 teams. The chapter also placed second out of 33 teams in the annual Little 50 relay race. Sisters raised $5,884 from the chapter’s Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Community members competed to raise the most “bail money” in order to Theta Zetas present check prizes to the winners of the chapter’s Duck Dash philanthropy event. The event raised more than $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.
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Sisters enjoy a Colorado Rockies baseball game.
Beta Alphas host a fall Operation Ivy Leaf philanthropy event to support kidney cancer research and honor the memory of Kristy Burgener.
Sisters enjoy a Rockin’ Red Dress Poker Night philanthropy event.
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Mid-Atlantic Region Hosts Recruitment Workshop More than 250 collegians and 12 advisers participated in November in the first large-scale recruitment workshop ever held in the Mid-Atlantic region. Holly Malek Bryk (Gamma XiWichita State), Mid-Atlantic regional recruitment specialist and Delaware (Epsilon Nu) recruitment adviser, coordinated the event that was held at the University of Delaware. Villanova (Eta Epsilon), St. Joseph’s (Theta Theta), Pennsylvania (Eta Iota), West Chester (Epsilon Kappa), Delaware and Maryland (Delta Zeta) sisters hosted mock recruitment rounds and took turns recruiting and playing the role of potential new members. Sisters covered everything from strategies for remembering names to conversation techniques. Alpha Phi International Program Coordinator of Consultants and Recruitment Rebbie Howell (Gamma Nu-Miami University) presented information about the educational leadership consultant program. In addition to practicing and improving recruitment skills, collegians enjoyed meeting sisters from other chapters and sharing ideas with each other.
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earn the Alpha Phi Ivy Man title. Beta Taus also welcomed 48 new members into the chapter.
Bentley (Zeta Rho) Zeta Rhos enjoyed a successful fall brunch for parents and alumnae and an Alpha Traz fundraiser that benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. They cosponsored a Wing Off with members of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. The chapter’s Up ’Til Dawn philanthropy event benefited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Three new alumnae relations programs were launched.
–Colby Wilson
MARYLAND Maryland (Delta Zeta) The chapter hosted a fall Red Dress Gala that raised more than $4,000 to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event included a buffet dinner, auction and performance by a university acappella group. Thanks to regional team members who were in attendance. –Lauren Tedesco
–Bernadette Trenholm
MIT (Zeta Phi) Sisters held their first Homecoming dance and raised more than $1,200 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Other events included a chapter retreat, holiday mixer and a karaoke semi-formal.
Michigan (Theta) Collegians and Detroit West Suburban alumnae collected and donated personal hygiene items in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Items were donated through the local NBC affiliate and Art Van Furniture Store. –Denise Mika-Biga (Rho-Ohio State), chapter adviser
Western Michigan (Delta Theta) Delta Theta welcomed 29 new initiates. Members hosted a senior citizen prom filled with dancing and conversation. –Edan Booth
MISSOURI Missouri (Omicron) Omicron met campus quota and welcomed 63 new members. Members enjoyed an annual sisterhood retreat, Homecoming and an annual hayride. Sisters finished second overall in the university’s Greek Week competition. Chapter awards included Best Tri-Ad, Best Supporting Actress played by Carrie Moreland, second place in Fling, second place in Skit and Dance, third in Service, third in the Blood Drive, third in Programming and first in Royalty Points. Meredith Stevens was a Greek Week TriDirector in 2005, and Justina Judy was selected to be one in 2006. Megan Cottrell was a top five contestant in the Miss Missouri USA 2006 competition. Miss Pride of the Heartland and alumna Cherie Short promoted healthy physical and emotional beauty at the event. –Angie Trae and Cheri Short (Omicron-Missouri), marketing adviser
–Caroline Gorman
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Omicron sisters celebrate a successful philanthropy day during recruitment.
Members of the 2005 pledge class show their muddy side during Beta chapter’s Mud Olympics.
(From left) Brigid O’Holleran, Abbie Hartman, Brittany Jeffers, Lindsay Ehresman and Amy Turnbull enjoy winter formal.
NEBRASKA Nebraska (Nu) Sisters enjoyed winter formal and held a Phis for the Philippines toy drive in December. Thanks to Shaundra Eichstadt and Katie Riedler, hundreds of Phi bears and other toys were donated to children in need. Kara Weaver and Kristin Liebig were accepted into the National Order of Omega. Blair Whitman was elected Panhellenic Council president. –Kallie Schneider
NEW YORK Cornell (Delta) Fraternity and sorority chapter presidents were “arrested” during Delta’s AlphaTraz philanthropy event and more than $700 in bail money was donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation. Local businesses helped sponsor the event. –Tess Crompton
Syracuse (Alpha) Sisters co-hosted a volleyball tournament with Zeta Beta Tau fraternity to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. They also volunteered at a local nursing home. –Lauren Elias
OHIO Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon) Jessica Shulok was crowned Homecoming queen; it was the fourth year in a row an Alpha Phi has held the title. Jessica serves as the Panhellenic Council’s vice president of recruitment and Alpha Phi’s director of music.
Hearts philanthropy event. The chapter welcomed a new pledge class in January. –Torey Corrado
Ohio State (Rho) Rho sisters attended a spaghetti dinner at the Ohio State University Union in support of Hurricane Katrina victims and donated to the cause. –Katie McGoron
OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) Delta Deltas hosted a Rockin’ Red Dress Poker Night that raised more than $2,000 to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Thanks to Allison Sundstrom and Jessica Machamer, local businesses donated gift cards and free meals that were awarded to the winners. –Elizabeth Housh
TEXAS Texas (Omega) Omega collegians, alumnae and their families gathered for a weekend-long celebration of the
chapter’s 85th anniversary. Attendees enjoyed a reception, silent auction, dinner and Red Dress brunch. Sisters welcomed International Executive Board Director Billie Coskey Battiato (PhiOklahoma) as the keynote speaker, recognized retiring advisory board members Jennifer Fielder and Jennifer Kuhn Kinman (both Omega-Texas) and presented 50-year membership pins to 22 alumnae in attendance. Special thanks to Director of Alumnae Melody Walker (Omega-Texas) and Jennifer Fielder for their countless hours of planning to make the event a success. –Clarissa Lampertz
Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) Delta Betas held their first dodgeball tournament that raised $800 in support of the Alpha Phi Foundation. They volunteered at the campus Children’s Learning Center and delivered presents to children from single-parent families at Boles Children’s Home. –Jennifer White
BOWLING GREEN STATE (BETA OMICRON) SISTERS LEAD PHILANTHROPY EVENT Sarah Skinder, left, and Christina Roush work together to make the fall Broomball tournament a successful event. The philanthropy event raised $1,238 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.
–Sharon Schaefer
Miami University (Gamma Nu) Gamma Nus participated in Greek Week, enjoyed theme parties and hosted a successful King of
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Twenty-two Omega alumnae are recognized for 50 years of membership during the chapter’s 85th anniversary celebration.
Sisters take a break from ice cream to pose during a Sunday Sundae event.
(From left) Stephanie Laux, Britney Burger, Allison Harford and Anne Marie Twining enjoy a fall sisterhood outing at Apple Holler Orchard.
VIRGINIA George Mason (Eta Lambda) Sisters and Northern Virginia alumnae held an annual Sundae Sunday ice cream event. Eta Lambdas enjoyed a successful fall recruitment and were recognized by the university for their excellent community service, academic excellence and athletic achievements. Members hosted a Sing
Your Heart Out karaoke philanthropy event and look forward to Greek Week competition. –Hannah Hager
WISCONSIN Marquette (Eta Mu) The inaugural Rockin’ Red Dress Gala raised more than $2,200 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Eta Mus
raised $4,000 during the chapter’s annual Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event. They also volunteered with Very Special Arts of Wisconsin, a non-profit organization that provides programs in the fine arts for individuals with disabilities. Other events included a date party, sisterhood apple orchard outing, semi-formal and an exchange with Delta Chi and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternities. –Pamela Hutmacher
SISTERS CELEBRATE CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT (THETA PHI) REUNION
Alumnae join collegians to celebrate the chapter’s 10-year reunion.
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Terms / Hours Completed College GPA FAMILY INFORMATION Names of Parents / Guardians Alpha Phi Legacy (E.g., Grandmother, Mother, Stepmother, Sister, Stepsister) Name, Relation, Chapter and Year of Initiation Non-Legacy Alpha Phi Relatives (E.g., Aunt, Niece, Cousin, Other) Name, Relation, Chapter and Year of Initiation Relatives or Acquaintances in Other Fraternal Organizations (Fraternity or Sorority) ALPHA PHI MEMBER STATEMENT [ ] I have personally known the potential member for ___ years. [ ] I have known the potential member’s family ___ years. [ ] Unknown but referred by reliable source. Completed by:
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I would describe the potential member in the following way (please check only one): [ ] Well qualified, admired by peers and will be an asset to the chapter. [ ] Highly qualified, will attract others into membership, and will be an active participant and/or chapter leader. [ ] Outstanding potential member who will be actively sought out by other sororities as a top-choice candidate. Does this potential member understand the financial responsibility of joining a sorority? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Unknown
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Please Check One: [ ] She joined Alpha Phi. [ ] She joined ______________________ Sorority. [ ] She did not join a sorority. Date Alumna Notified of Potential Member Post-Recruitment Status Signature of Chapter Vice President Membership Recruitment
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Early Recruitment Addresses Please refer to the following chapter addresses when mailing Potential Member Reference Forms (found on p. 27 of this Quarterly, at www.alphaphi.org or by calling the Executive Office at 847.475.0663). All chapters listed below have recruitment in August 2006. Please Note: All forms should be mailed to the attention of Vice President of Recruitment. Contact the chapter for due dates. Arizona Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 1339 E. 1st St. Tucson, AZ 85719
Nebraska Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1700 University Dr. URS-A Kearney, NE 68845
California UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi 2830 Bancroft Steps Berkeley, CA 94704
Nebraska/Lincoln (Nu) Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi 1531 “S” St. Lincoln, NE 68508
USC (Beta Pi) Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 643 W. 28th St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 Colorado Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta) Iota Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1112 18th St. Golden, CO 80401 Idaho Idaho (Beta Zeta) Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 3078 Moscow, ID 83843 Iowa Iowa (Delta Epsilon) Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 E. College St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta) Epsilon Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1215 W. 23rd St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Missouri Central Missouri State (Theta Lambda) Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi C100 Panhellenic Hall Warrensburg, MO 64093
North Carolina East Carolina (Delta Alpha) Delta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 950 E. 10th St. Greenville, NC 27858 Oklahoma Alpha Phi recolonizes Fall 2006! Oklahoma (Phi) Alpha Phi International c/o Linda Schnetzer 1930 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 Texas Midwestern State (Gamma Omega) Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 3410 Taft Blvd. Box 12763 Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099 North Texas (Gamma Eta) Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi NTSU-Alpha Phi, UNT Station P.O. Box 305692 Denton, TX 76203-0692 Texas (Omega) Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 2005 University Austin, TX 78705 Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Box 4203 Commerce, TX 75428
Missouri (Omicron) Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 S. Providence Columbia, MO 65203
Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi #1 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416
William Woods (Delta Chi) Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi 200 W. 12th St. Fulton, MO 65251
Washington Washington State (Beta Rho deuteron) Beta Rho deuteron Chapter of Alpha Phi 840 NE California Pullman, WA 99163
Editor’s Note: A complete chapter recruitment address and date list will be printed in the Summer 2006 Quarterly.
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Technology: Changing with the Times By Susan Brink Sherratt (Beta Beta-Michigan State)
Imagine hand writing, with pen and ink, your chapter’s by-laws, your term papers and your correspondence – all in perfect penmanship. What an arduous task! Believe it or not, Alpha Phi was founded a year before the typewriter was invented, so our Founders wrote our Constitution in longhand. Technological advances have greatly improved the ways – and speed – in which we communicate. Since the members of the International Executive Board (IEB) live throughout North America and only meet faceto-face quarterly, we have utilized each new technology to facilitate the way we conduct Fraternity business. Up until the turn of the 20th century, most correspondence was handwritten. The introduction and mass production of the typewriter was a huge improvement over the pen and paper. Flash forward to the 1940-50s when phone service was fairly universal, although long distance was very expensive, and directors could speak to each other to get an answer in a day or two rather than waiting a week or longer for an answer to a letter. Move on to the 1980s and the advent of the word processor and the fax machine. Typing a letter or a memo and then faxing it seemed like very rapid communication. At that time, each retiring board member boxed up her word processor and fax and mailed it to her successor. Hard to believe, isn’t it? But, at that time, it was very progressive. Personal computers and the introduction of e-mail phased out the usefulness of the fax machine. Now, with the combination of e-mail, cell phones and instant messaging, the IEB is able to conduct its business in real time. Our extremely progressive Founders could never have imagined the advances in technology that are part of our daily lives 134 years later. Cell phones, hand-held devices and e-mail are all integrated into our lives. We take instant communication and feedback for granted. Now, I have a confession to make: I wrote the first draft of this article while waiting for my delayed flight on my way home from a board meeting at the Executive Office. My laptop battery was low, and I was on the plane waiting for the ground crew to repair whatever “mechanical” problem was keeping us from taking off. Ever resourceful, I wrote the rough draft with old-fashioned paper and pen, although it was a disposable pen. Unlike our Founders, my draft wasn’t written in perfect penmanship! ALPHA PHI
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Sister Competes in Miss America Pageant
Miss South Dakota Nichole “Nikki” Grandpre (Psi-South Dakota) was a contestant in the Miss America 2006 pageant in January in Las Vegas. She said joining Alpha Phi was her “defining moment in life” and credits the sorority for the leadership opportunities she experienced during college. She lists the Alpha Phi Foundation as her favorite charity. Following the pageant, Nikki Nikki Grandpre continues to raise awareness about her platform, Internet crimes against children, and she maintains a busy schedule fulfilling her duties as Miss South Dakota. Alumna Is Campbell® Soup Team Mom
Angela Pennino-Curley (Delta Alpha-East Carolina), mother of NFL Tennessee Titans’ Defensive End Travis LaBoy, was selected as one of 32 Team Moms to be featured in the Campbell® Soup “Moms Know Best” Playbook. Angela Pennino-Curley and Travis LaBoy Angela was chosen from among 1,800 mothers of NFL players. The playbook, a collection of recipes, entertainment ideas and football guide, honors the selected moms for their support, dedication and commitment to raising “all-star” sons. Angela handles public relations for the Professional Football Players Mothers’ Association (www.pfpma.org) and runs The Travis LaBoy Foundation (www.TravisLaBoy.com), which supports children with autism and their families. For more information, visit www.campbellsoup.com/teammoms. Performer Phis Are in “42nd Street”
Julie Boardman (Zeta Beta-Loyola Marymount) and Kim Schafer (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) are performing in the national tour of the Broadway hit
“42nd Street.” Julie plays the role of Diane Lorimer, and Kim is in the ensemble. To see if the sisters’ tour is coming to a city near you, visit www.julieboardman.com. Author Releases Three Books in Six Months
Sharon Thetford Ervin (Phi-Oklahoma) reached a unique milestone when three of her books were released within six months of each other. Sharon’s fourth novel, Weekend Wife (PublishAmerica, 2005. ISBN: 1413762298), was released in December. The story follows a woman hopelessly in love with her Sharon Ervin brother’s best friend who agrees to be his wife for a weekend on a dare. The Ribbon Murders (Five Star, 2006. ISBN: 1594144362), a romantic suspense novel released in March, is about a reporter aspiring to land her dream job, but her coverage of several homicides unravels a serial killer on the loose laying plans that may draw her closer to her end. Sharon also combined her talents with three women writers to release Chik-Lit for Foxy Hens (AWOC.com, 2005. ISBN: 0937660752), a collection of four short stories about baby boomer women finding romance at the beginning of their mid-life; it was released in November. Business Phi Named To 10 Under 30 List
The Daily Press (Hampton Roads, Va.) named Ruth Anne McMain Reed (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) to its 10 Under 30 list of women who have excelled in local businesses while still in their 20s. Ruth is vice president of human resources for Patient Advocate Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps individuals with debilitating or life-threatening conditions. Ruth is chapter adviser for Christopher Newport (Theta Phi).
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Martha Stewart Praises Alumna in New Book
Deborah Lippmann (Gamma Pi-Arizona State), jazz singer and creator of the Lippmann Collection nail polish line, is featured in Martha Stewart’s latest book, The Martha Rules: 10 Essentials for Achieving Success as You Start, Grow, or Manage a Business (Rodale Books, 2005. ISBN: 1594864705). Martha, a longtime client and friend to Deborah, describes her as Deborah Lippmann “my talented and meticulous manicurist” and a “wonderful jazz singer.” The book includes Martha’s experiences as well as stories and anecdotes from friends and colleagues. “Martha has been such an inspiration and supporter in my own entrepreneurial endeavors throughout my career, both musically and with my nail line,” says Deborah. For more information, visit www.lippmanncollection.com. Alumna Publishes Book
Marilyn Dexheimer Lawrence (Eta-Boston) is author of Trail Rides With Tequila: A Journey of Faith (Impact Christian Books, 2005. ISBN: 0-89228-187-1).
Rochelle Carmichael Paulet (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce) was the recipient of the Part-15.org President’s Choice Award in October. The award recognized her outstanding service to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Rochelle assisted the emergency communication requirements for communities devastated by the hurricane, and, in Rochelle Paulet a sole effort, coordinated a donation program through wireless broadband distributors and dealers. Per FEMA and the American Red Cross, she collected almost $100,000 of equipment. She also negotiated the transportation of the donations she collected in addition to collection efforts by others around the country. PART-15.ORG (Wireless Internet Service Providers Organization) was formed in 2002 to represent the organizations, experts and consultants of the wireless broadband industry and capitalize on the years of technology training and experience offered by its founders, associates, members and other interested parties. Husband, Wife Team Co-Author Book
The story chronicles the bond riders form with their horses and the life lessons riding can teach. Marilyn Lawrence
Lawyer Phi Receives Award
The Dallas Business Journal recognized Deborah K. Wright (Epsilon OmegaTexas A&M) with a 2005 Best General Counsel Award. The award recognizes top corporate lawyers in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Deborah is employed as general counsel for Prudential Asset Resources Inc.
Anne Blackmon Woodress (Beta Mu-Alabama) and husband Fred co-authored Slave or Free and 11 Other Problem-Solving Plays (Authorhouse, 2005. ISBN: 1418498637). The lead play about the Lewis and Clark expedition was a finalist in the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s 2004 Annual Ten Minute Playwriting Contest. The New York Times called another piece, titled Impasse, “a war play of superior quality.” Emmy® Anne and Fred Woodress and Oscar® award winning actor Cliff Robertson wrote the book’s introductory notes.
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New Arrivals Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) To John and Tracy Lurtz Daniels, a daughter, Megan Ann, Oct. 18, 2005. Ball State (Delta Rho) To Keith and Jill Siwek O’Connell, a son, Ryan Kellan, Aug. 11, 2005. To Mark and Lisa Linnemeier Quinn, a son, Jay Joseph, June 22, 2005. Bentley (Zeta Rho) To Keith and Kimberley NortonO’Brien, a daughter, Sawyer Ann, June 21, 2005. Butler (Epsilon Beta) To Pat and Megan Duffner Haggerty, a daughter, Ann Frances, Nov. 23, 2005. To John and Erica Riggle Morrical, a son, Owen Peter, Nov. 16, 2005. To Austin and Valerie Stewart Scola, a daughter, Lila Naomi, April 16, 2005. To Michael and Angela Elek Young, a son, Connor Michael, April 17, 2005. Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi) To Colin and Diana Boyd DeWitt, a son, Walter Wilson, April 30, 2005.
CSU/Chico (Theta Upsilon) To Daniel and Andrea Ainbinder Hitzke, a son, Miller Reece, Sept. 30, 2005.
Michigan (Theta) To Jason and Carrie Roeser Hamilton, a son, Patrick Benjamin, Feb. 13, 2005.
CSU/Hayward (Eta Delta) To Robert and Silvia PaniaguaLoney, a daughter, Liliana Marcía, June 19, 2005.
Michigan State (Beta Beta) To Jonathan and Tara Bryan LaBarre, a son, Dalton Ellsworth, March 25, 2005.
Idaho (Beta Zeta) To Jason and Danielle Otte Scrupps, a son, Jacob John, Sept. 17, 2005.
Missouri (Omicron) To Eric Deitz and Janet Beaman, a daughter, Sydney Louise, July 12, 2005.
North Texas (Gamma Eta) To Brian and Ramona Rollins Graham, a son, James Garrett, Aug. 22, 2005.
Seton Hall (Eta Eta) To Kenneth Pesci and Jennifer Newsome, a daughter, Kaylee Alexandra, Sept, 15, 2005.
To Bryan and Wendy Kellogg Thompson, a daughter, Kennedy Elizabeth, April 22, 2005.
To Jeff and Sara Keltner Ellis, a son, Griffin William, Oct. 13, 2005.
To Dan and Kristina Meixner Mugg, a son, Connor Garvin, Oct. 27, 2005.
MIT (Zeta Phi) To Gabriel Riopel and Catherine Nyarady, a son, Harrison Tungsten, Nov. 4, 2005.
To Justin and Melissa Watson Norris, a daughter, Haydrienne Kate, Sept. 29, 2005.
Shippensburg (Theta Xi) To Thomas J. and Christina L. Hangen Oswald, a daughter, Kaitlyn Jean, Sept. 16, 2005.
Illinois (Beta Alpha) To Scott and Megan Meyer Boyden, a son, Josh Cooper, Sept. 17, 2005. To Brian and Natalie Moehring Hughes, a daughter, Madison Louise, Oct. 17, 2005.
Montana (Chi) To Jerald and Laura Stephens Christiansen, a son, Jerald Stephen, July 7, 2005.
Indiana (Beta Tau) To Alex and Lee Ann Macey Butler, a daughter, Grace Olivia, Dec. 4, 2005.
NC State (Epsilon Phi deuteron) To Greg and Tonya Maroschak Fink, a daughter, Bethany Jordan, June 11, 2005.
Indiana U. Southeast (Zeta Epsilon) To Mike and Jennifer Partenheimer Berrong, a daughter, Elaine Michelle, Oct. 13, 2005.
To Brett and Erin Caine Lagoe, twins, Lily and Aiden, April 22, 2005.
Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi) To Joshua and Jeri DuMont Seidman, a daughter, Alyson Paige, Dec. 4, 2005.
Iowa (Delta Epsilon) To Mark and Maggie Murphy Maier, twin sons, Aidan Matthew and Patrick Emmett, Oct. 12, 2005.
Central Missouri State (Theta Lambda) To Robert and Charla Bowers Sallee, a son, Carson Robert, Nov. 29, 2005.
Lafayette (Eta Sigma) To Yaniv and Ellen Waldgeir Goury, twin daughters, Danielle Sarah and Rachel Meyer, Feb. 3, 2005.
Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) To Stacy A. and Ruth Anne McMain Reed, a son, Mason Alexander, July 21, 2005. Creighton (Theta Delta) To Blaine and Andrea Schiemann Ross, a daughter, Reagan Lynn, Sept. 22, 2005.
Nebraska (Nu) To J.J. Crouse and Lesley Brandt, a son, Taggart Thomas, May 5, 2005.
To Eric and Wendy Davis Purdin, a daughter, Anya Faith, Sept. 29, 2005. Northwestern (Beta) To Jim South and Barbara Hagenbaugh, a daughter, Laura Elizabeth, July 7, 2005. Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta) To Nate and Shelley Hays Fisher, a daughter, Gracie Leigh, Dec. 23, 2005. Oregon (Tau) To Jason and April Fischer Gilster, a son, Olin Eric, Feb. 1, 2005. Penn State (Gamma Rho) To Graham and Melissa Cepullio Bartlett, a daughter, Georgina Catherine, July 17, 2005.
SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau) To Harlan and Denise Dowling Kanner, a daughter, Anne Linden, Dec. 1, 2005. To Brian and Stefanie Krauss Widman, a son, Raphael “Ray” Grayson, Oct. 29, 2004. Syracuse (Alpha) To James and Barbarajean Cappabianca Douglas, a son, Padruig Jamison Edin, Aug. 12, 2005. To Takashi and Stacy Jurgelewicz Kagawa, a son, Takashi William, April 16, 2005. Texas A&M (Epsilon Omega deuteron) To Christopher and Heather Boles Hangen, a son, Riley Christopher, March 13, 2005.
Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma) To Jason and Cheryl Barchie Brown, a son, Andrew Logan, July 6, 2005.
To Rich and Sheila Woods Miller, a son, Reece Evan, Aug. 23, 2005.
To Josh and Stacy Burdick Morrissey, a daughter, Sarah Madison, Feb. 22, 2005.
To Kurt and Wendy Kastner Mizée, a son, Ryan Patrick, Sept. 4, 2005.
Northern Illinois (Epsilon Delta) To Michael and Rebecca Elliot Lee, a son, Ethan Michael, born Aug. 16, 2004, adopted Nov. 3, 2005.
Rensselaer (Theta Tau) To Joshua and Lindsay Axelsson O’Sullivan, a son, Jacob Martin, Dec. 17, 2005.
Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) To Mark and Jennifer Brady Gampper, a daughter, Addison Paige, March 30, 2005.
Linfield (Theta Alpha) To Kurt and Wendy Kastner Mizee, a son, Ryan Patrick, Sept. 4, 2005.
To Jim and Jeanne McGowan Letizia, a son, Gabriel James, June 7, 2005.
To Robert and Lisa Jenkins Jaksik, a son, Luke Robert, Aug. 3, 2005.
Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta) To Michael and Susan Waller Poland, a daughter, Sara Michelle, Aug. 23, 2005.
To Scott and Tracey Groezinger Swieca, a son, Tyler Joseph, Aug. 17, 2005.
San Diego (Eta Rho) To Aram and Jen Wright Maravillas, a daughter, Sydney Lynn, Aug. 27, 2005.
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San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) To Tom and Nikki Fraser Knecht, a daughter, Annie Elizabeth, July 9, 2005. San Jose State (Beta Psi) To Ryan and Donna Kim-Miyamura Fredrick, a son, Zachary Hiroshi, Oct. 26, 2005.
Toronto (Xi) To Pierre Leduc and Ashley Haugh, a son, Martin René Alexander, Dec. 21, 2005. Truman State (Theta Gamma) To Steve and Lori Colburn Smerz, a son, Andrew Patrick, Oct. 10, 2005. UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho) To Jayson and Lisa Stephenson Lane, a son, Cooper William, July 22, 2005.
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UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) To Duane and HsinHwei “Alice” Hwa Esguerra, a son, Gregory Charles, March 30, 2005. To Jason and Abbey Herman Meshekow, a son, Troy Jacob, Oct. 19, 2005. To Justin McDonald and Anne Speedie, a daughter, Grace Dorothy, May 21, 2005. To Joe and Lauren Fasteau Toubes, a son, Adam Yaron, March 8, 2005.
To Kevin Beattie and Tracy McCahill, a daughter, Katelyn Brenda, Nov. 11, 2005.
Duke (Beta Nu deuteron) Amanda Meyers to Paul Glaser, Oct. 29, 2005.
Miami University (Gamma Nu) Amy Gaertner to Daniel Kall, Oct. 22, 2005.
Santa Clara (Zeta Gamma) Hillary Lassetter to Scott Dyer, April 9, 2005.
To Greg and Rita Tannouri Ortbach, a daughter, Amelia Kate, Aug. 15, 2005.
Colleen Reardon to Kevin Shay, Jan. 15, 2005.
Susan Peterson to Ryan Kowalske, Oct. 29, 2005.
East Carolina (Delta Alpha) Tristan Lee to Mark Robinson, Oct. 8, 2005.
Jennifer A. Rhoades to Eric G. Peters, Sept. 10, 2005.
Shippensburg (Theta Xi) Christina L. Hangen to Thomas J. Oswald, Sept. 3, 2005.
Wichita State (Gamma Xi) To Jonas and Michael Farmer Helander, a daughter, Mia Suzanne Loise, March 4, 2005.
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To Jeff and Meghan McArthur White, a daughter, Alison Taylor, Aug. 7, 2005.
Adrian (Delta Eta) Jennifer Lindimore to Mathew Zatkin, Aug. 13, 2005.
UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) To Mark and Staci Madden Erskine, a son, Ash Otto, Aug. 25, 2005.
Appalachian State (Theta Nu) Rachel Redding to Tres Tatum, July 2, 2005.
UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi) To Richard and Stephanie Day Banton, a daughter, Maya Virginia, Oct. 2, 2005. USC (Beta Pi) To Kevin and Lynn Belyea Breen, a daughter, Madison Grace, March, 3, 2005. To Rick and Krystal Held Roark, a son, Timothy Mason, Sept. 13, 2005. Villanova (Eta Epsilon) To Todd and Laura Schiller Huseby, a son, Brad Edmier, May 5, 2005. Washington (Sigma) To David and Corrie Sweet Mann, a son, Ryan Joseph, Nov. 8, 2005. Washington State (Beta Rho deuteron) To Brett and Julie Gwinn Cox, a son, Xavier Joseph, Aug. 30, 2005.
Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Jill Clark to Michael Nevard, Sept. 24, 2005.
Missouri (Omicron) Patricia Lynne Groff to David Alan Eddy, Aug. 27, 2005.
Kelly Tarkowski to Scott Muhr, July 23, 2005.
Teresa Tenorio to Kenneth Walsh, Oct. 8, 2005.
SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau) Kathleen Hentz to Christopher Brooks, Oct. 1, 2005.
Kelly Martin to J.R. White, April 30, 2005.
Montana (Chi) Laura Stephens to Jerald Christiansen, March 25, 2005.
SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi) Amy Nickerson to David Goldstein, Dec. 17, 2005.
Nebraska (Nu) Laurie Shields to Jeff Brown, Aug. 20, 2005.
Jennifer Pileggi to Jason Lockwood, Sept. 17, 2005.
Eastern Washington (Eta Psi) Shawna Rutherford to Jeff Miller, Oct. 22, 2005. Elmhurst (Zeta Xi) Megan Suess to Andrew Selck, Oct. 1, 2005.
St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) Lynette M. Valdez to Alejandro Aguilar, Oct. 22, 2005.
Florida Tech (Theta Zeta) Katherine Macie to Timothy Hill, July 16, 2005.
Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) Annie Anderson to Scott Mollring, July 16, 2005.
Texas (Omega) Crystal Glass to Marcus DuFrene, July 23, 2005.
Boston (Eta deuteron)Erin Lacey to Kevin Field, Oct. 8, 205.
Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma) Nicole Heisman to Elliott Rifkin, Sept. 25, 2005.
North Dakota (Pi) Kristin Corey to Matt Dyer, Aug. 6, 2005.
Texas A&M (Epsilon Gamma deuteron) Debra Renner to Joel Stone, Oct. 15, 2005.
Andrea Marie Cannizzaro to Michael John Smith, Sept. 24, 2005.
George Mason (Eta Lambda) Lee Ann Rindfleisch to Claud Charles Turner, Oct. 28, 2005.
Butler (Epsilon Beta) Melanie Musilli to Jon Arvin, March 5, 2005.
Indiana State (Delta Pi) Judy Genung to Eric Blanton, June 25, 2005.
Central Missouri State (Theta Lambda) Susan Hartrich to Dennis Steiner, Aug. 20, 2005.
Kelly Haybarker to Ryan Kough, Oct. 8, 2005.
Ashley Reed to Derrek Carter, Oct. 3, 2005. Bentley (Zeta Rho) Laura Escobar to Paolo Cataldi, Aug. 28, 2005.
West Chester (Epsilon Kappa) To Chris and Amanda Pike McCrum, a son, Christopher Michael, Aug. 26, 2005.
Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) Jessica Ledbetter to Michael Fowler, Aug. 12, 2005.
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Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha) Caryn Schultz to Mike Korman, Oct. 1, 2005.
Syracuse (Alpha) Jennifer Berk to Andrew Baskel, Nov. 5, 2005.
Chapman (Eta Upsilon) Breanne Linsner to Jeff Scogin, Nov. 26, 2005.
Western Ontario (Theta Eta) To Marc and Debbie Shupak Baker, a daughter, Madeline Anne, March 12, 2005.
Olivia Plymale to Steve Salter, June 18, 2005.
Jill Blobaum to Jim Drake, Nov. 5, 2005.
Ball State (Delta Rho)
To Ron and Carrie Jenkins Nunley, a son, Chase David, Oct. 20, 2005.
Western Michigan (Delta Theta) To Greg and Sara Taylor Eggleston, a son, Charles William, Nov. 9, 2005.
St. Joseph’s (Theta Theta) Aubrey Antonuccio to Julio Montes Hernandez, July 2, 2005.
Michigan State (Beta Beta) Betsy Gray to Rob Hall, Nov. 12, 2005.
CSU/Chico (Theta Upsilon) Lindsay Potesta to Kenneth D. Morris, Oct. 23, 2004. Christina Wear to Jason Smith, Sept. 24, 2005. CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon) Phyllis Wood to Michael Dinse, Oct. 8, 2005.
Erin Keogh to Brock Hanson, June 10, 2005. North Texas (Gamma Eta) Ivore An West to Richard D. Thurman, Oct. 1, 2005.
Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) Michele Byman to Rob Montgomery, Aug. 21, 2005.
Ohio State (Rho) Kimberly Anderson to Paul Martin, July 23, 2005.
Toronto (Xi) Lesley Ward to Douglas Wong, Aug. 27, 2005.
Oklahoma (Phi) Lain Reather to Jonathan Harvey, Dec. 30, 2005.
Towson (Eta Omega) Stephanie Delyanis to Richard Greenberg, Sept. 18, 2005.
Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta) Jillian Ramos to John Roth, Nov. 5, 2005.
UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) Lily Chen to Matthew Pahl, Sept. 18, 2005.
Julie Powers to Justin Shaffer, June 25, 2005.
Richmond (Eta Pi) Diana Lynn Cichewicz to Donny McKinney, Oct. 29, 2005.
UCLA (Beta Delta) Jennifer Christiansen to Kristopher Garrett, Oct. 1, 2005.
Linfield (Theta Alpha) Darcy Mayer to Mark Hammond, July 29, 2005.
Rochester (Theta Kappa) Jamie LaPierre to Mark Rowland, April 23, 2005.
Illinois (Beta Alpha) Katie Edgecombe to Clay Sellmeyer, Nov. 5, 2005. Iowa (Delta Epsilon) Amy Nilsson to Daniel Rueth, June 25, 2005.
Emily Hedges to Huntley Miller, Sept. 1, 2005. Heidi Ryan to Cody Nutt, Aug. 13, 2005. Maine (Delta Nu) Carrie Bonzey to Christopher Weaver, Oct. 29, 2005.
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UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) Leila Ernst to Joel Hirchert, Aug. 6, 2005.
Wisconsin/LaCrosse (Delta Kappa) Susanna Ritacca to Tom Fishlove, Dec. 23, 2005.
UNC/Asheville (Theta Chi) Jessyca Mattingly to Jason Gardner, Nov. 5, 2005.
Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma) Kristin Raymond to Benjamin Hakes, Oct. 29, 2005.
Karen Jennifer Slough to Benjamin Jordan “BJ” Smith, April 2, 2005. Villanova (Eta Epsilon) Kara Malhame to Aloysius Shanley III, May 7, 2005. Virginia (Zeta Iota deuteron) Wendy R. Bennett to Ian T. Optenberg, June 11, 2005. Washburn (Upsilon) Stacy Volts to Ian Smith, Oct. 2, 2004. Washington (Sigma) Marlice Morrison Thurtle to Chris Gulacsik, July 3, 2005. West Chester (Epsilon Kappa) Heather Kilroy to Kevin Malseed, June 24, 2005. West Virginia (Beta Iota) Celestine “Bee” Borromeo to Chris Caperna, July 9, 2005.
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Silent chapter Alabama (Beta Mu) Luella Scoggins Holt (’41), Oct. 23, 2005. Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Nelle Barton Williams (’26), March 26, 2005.
Jeanne Lois Scarratt Stettner (’34), Oct. 25, 2005. Louisiana State (Delta Tau) Carolyn Stubblefield Ringle (’68), Dec. 1, 2005. Michigan State (Beta Beta) Judy Gamble Snow (’63), April 6, 2005. Minnesota (Epsilon) Elizabeth Harlan Kixmoeller (’38), Nov. 16, 2005. Missouri (Omicron) Shirley Maxine Thomas Klusmeyer (’50), Nov. 20, 2005. Nancee Marie LaPlante (’69), June 5, 2005.
Boston (Eta deuteron) Ruth Ellery Thurston (’24), Aug. 20, 2004.
Montana (Chi) Martha Jeffrey Sanders (’29), Sept. 14, 2005.
British Columbia (Beta Theta) Sonia Stuart Ryan (’54), Dec. 8, 2005.
Nebraska (Nu) Vivian Noh Elkins (’37), Dec. 1, 2005.
Denison (Beta Kappa) Marilyn Jane Grove DuBois (’50), Jan. 9, 2006.
Virginia Way Held (’40), Oct. 26, 2005.
Illinois (Beta Alpha) Sherry Eaton Carmer (’29), Nov. 2, 2004.
Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma) Frances Miller Erickson (’61), Sept. 14, 2005.
It is the responsibility of every initiated Alpha Phi to see that the badge she wears is protected and is never worn by, or in the possession of, a non-member. When an Alpha Phi enters the Silent Chapter, her badge may be buried with her or returned to the Executive Office, where it will be preserved in the memorabilia collection.
North Texas (Gamma Eta) Patricia Neel Kreipe (’55), June 26, 2005. Northwestern (Beta) Lois Lindquist McIntyre (’40), April 27, 2005.
Dorothy Lou Ritchie Waldron (’47), Nov. 2, 2005. USC (Beta Pi) Jae Giddings Carmichael (’49), Nov. 5, 2005. Washington (Sigma) Alice Whalley Holcomb (’25), Dec. 1, 2005.
Oklahoma (Phi) Clara Ann Lively Hangen (’41), July 18, 2005. South Dakota (Psi) Helen Huling Dawson (’35), Oct. 22, 2005.
Washington State (Beta Rho deuteron) Ann Baker Janecek (’48), May 23, 2005.
SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi) Mary Virginia Yaiser Allen (’03), April 12, 2005.
Wisconsin (Iota) Virginia Gneiss Johannsen (’34), Sept. 18, 2005.
Texas (Omega) Kathleen Wilie Elliott (’35), Dec. 24, 2005.
Wisconsin/LaCrosse (Delta Kappa) Helen Kramer Madalon (’93), Oct. 16, 2005.
Eloise Hardy Erwin (’84), Nov. 9, 2005.
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How Far We’ve Come
When the Foundation was created in 1956, it would have been difficult to imagine the existence of the Internet and the many ways it would change the way we do things. Today’s technology enables the Foundation to reach out beyond our walls to effectively educate, communicate and raise support for the advancement of our mission. See how far we’ve come in using technology to make the Alpha Phi Foundation one of the most successful among all women’s fraternal foundations. First Computers In 1977, the Foundation adopted a computer program to keep Foundation donor records. Before then, everything was done by hand. In 1980, Fraternity Liaison Ruth Himmelman Wright (Sigma-Washington) envisioned an “office of the ’80s” where microcomputers and word processors would be used for improved productivity and efficient management. In 1983, the Foundation and Fraternity jointly purchased the first in-house computer system.
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First Newsletter In 1985, the Foundation began producing a fourpage newsletter mailed to contributors and recent graduates once or twice a year. Now more than 3,500 people receive Fast Focus, a bi-monthly e-newsletter written especially for collegiate members; alumnae donors receive the Living & Giving e-newsletter, delivered quarterly to their inbox.
Fast forward to the current era:
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First Online Gift In 2000, the Foundation developed a secure Web site form to accept online credit card gifts from donors. The Alpha Phi Foundation has been recognized for its use of technology for fundraising and education. Some of our recent awards:
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Best Public Relations Effort 2004 The “Sharing our Heart” e-mail campaign, educated and informed women about the symptoms and threat of heart disease. Internet technology enabled us to distribute the message to our members and
Will You Do It? At the Foundation’s 50th anniversary celebration during Convention 2006, we will announce the results of the Will You Do It? campaign – our PHI-nomenal goal to get 50 percent of Alpha Phi members to become Foundation donors. Donate $50 or more to the Foundation before June 30, and you will receive a limited edition Alpha Phi Foundation 50th anniversary pin! Why not give online? It’s quick, convenient and secure. Simply go to www.alphaphi.org/foundation.
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reach our goal of having 5,000 heart healthy e-mail messages forwarded to others in just 100 hours – touching one person’s heart almost every minute!
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Best Development Effort 2005 The new Foundation Web site has a section dedicated entirely to planned giving. This free, easy-touse resource is frequently updated with tax-law changes and includes a “Build Your Own Gift” feature for those interested in leaving a legacy, large or small, to the Alpha Phi Foundation. Ours is the first sorority Foundation to provide this type of online planned giving information to its members. (Read more about planned giving on page 35.)
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Annual Campaign – Best E-mail Package 2005 In February 2005, the Foundation sent a trendy, fun multimedia e-mail campaign asking Alpha Phis to forgo a manicure and instead give $25 to the Alpha Phi Foundation in honor of heart health month. More than 19,000 members received the message with a challenge to share it with their sisters and educate others about heart health.
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Cardiac Care Gifts to the Foundation also support technology advancements to help other organizations promote heart health. A portion of this year’s $50,000 Cardiac Care Award is funding a new educational Web site for the Cleveland Clinic. The site will promote women’s cardiovascular health and will include cardiac disease risk assessment tools and recommendations, education on specific risk categories for women, heart-healthy recipes, breaking news, local/ national cardiovascular resources and medical updates for health care professionals. In the last 50 years, technology has helped grow the Alpha Phi Foundation and increase the support it provides to our members – through scholarships, leadership training and education – and to all women for heart health education and research. Growth in fundraising has gone from $23,449 in 1978 to more than 1.5 million dollars in 2004. ALPHA PHI
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Jane Kinney: Leaving a Legacy of Love EvaJane Sinclair Kinney (Nu-Nebraska) almost had to leave school halfway through her freshman year at the University of Nebraska. Jane Kinney It was 1933, and the country was devastated by the Great Depression. Bank closings wiped out any savings her family had, and they needed money desperately. So Jane, as she liked to be called, did what any good daughter would do: she gave her father all she had earned the previous summer. She could stay at Nebraska – there was no charge to attend the university at the time – but Jane could no longer afford to pay her room, board or Alpha Phi initiation fees. So local alumnae provided her with a no-interest loan. She could continue to live in the house, be initiated and complete her freshman year. Jane never forgot the generosity of her sisters. She left her entire estate – about $1 million – to the Alpha Phi Foundation when she passed away in May 2005. “Without [assistance] I might not have been able to pursue higher education and find my place in the world,” Jane wrote in a 1998 note to the Foundation. After she repaid the loan from alumnae, Jane worked her way through school and served Nu
chapter as rush chairman and chapter president before transferring to the University of Southern California to complete her studies. She graduated in 1936 and went to work for Disney® for 16 years. It was there she met and married Jack Kinney, who was one of the first animators hired by Disney. Jack was most well known for directing “Fantasia” and developing the personality and character known as Goofy. “She never had children,” says Christina Brutacao, a close friend and executor of Jane’s will. “But she believed education was very important and was committed to providing scholarships for Alpha Phi sisters.” Jane was an active volunteer in her community. She was a member of the American Association of University Women and volunteered at the local library and hospital. Despite her involvement with other organizations, Alpha Phi remained close to her heart, and she always wanted to repay her sisters for helping her when she needed it most. “I will never forget how [the alumnae provided] a positive turning point in my life,” wrote Jane. “I hope, in my own small way, I can help other Alpha Phis reach their educational goals.”
Leaving Your Legacy For more information about leaving a legacy to Alpha Phi and joining the Clara Bradley Burdette Society, please visit our Living and Giving Web site at www.alphaphi.org/ foundation and click on the Planned Giving button. The Alpha Phi Foundation welcomes the opportunity to work with you and your legal and financial advisors to establish individual deferred gift arrangements. Please be sure to notify the Foundation if you are planning to include or have already included Alpha Phi in your estate plans.
According to Christina, Jane Kinney was working on her autobiography and was completely competent until the day she died at age 90. She passed away on May 9, 2005, in Orange County, Calif.
Tie On an Alpha Phi Exclusive The perfect complement to your best suit… gorgeous with a black dress…a must-have for Convention 2006: Alpha Phi Foundation’s 50th anniversary scarf. Celebrate the Foundation’s special milestone with this beautiful silk scarf designed exclusively for the Foundation by Marisol Deluna of New York’s Deluna by Design, Inc. The 36 x 36-inch handcrafted scarf incorporates all the symbols of our beloved Fraternity and the design of the Foundation’s newest donor circle, Hearts of Gold. It will preserve your memory of Convention 2006 and the philanthropic accomplishments of the Alpha Phi Foundation. SPRING 2006
Each scarf is $50.00. As a special service, the Foundation will bring your purchased scarf to Convention for easy pick up upon arrival. Or let us ship it to you for an additional $5.00. Let everyone know you support the Alpha Phi Foundation! Place your order today: call our office at 847.475.4532 or visit www. alphaphi.org. PA G E T H I R T Y- F I V E
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REUNIONS ELCs Reunite
Pis Remember a Sister
Members of North Dakota (Pi) chapter from the 1960s gathered in Minnesota in memory of Jane Schleeter Malakowsky Boyer (Pi-North Dakota). The women had not seen each other in 40 years, but traveled across state and international borders to renew their friendships in honor of a lost sister. Jane was a resident of St. Paul, Minn., and taught English as a second language classes. Beth McCullough Adas (Zeta Upsilon-Washington University), left, Emily Ellison Lamb (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), second from right, and Kaitlin Maguire (Gamma Omicron-Drake), right, gather in Chicago at a going away party for former Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Andrew Zanatta (Beta Rho deuteron-Washington State), second from left. All traveled in 1997-98 as educational leadership consultants.
Alumnae Celebrate 35-Year Reunion
Members of Wisconsin/ Oshkosh (Delta Psi) chapter celebrated 35 years of sisterhood with a reunion at the home of Sue Deisinger Kaufman in Illinois in August. A return visit to the Wisconsin/Oshkosh campus is tentatively scheduled for 2006.
Sisters gather in memory of Jane Boyer.
Sisters Gather for the Holidays
Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) alumnae from the late 1950s and early 1960s celebrate the holidays with a luncheon.
Phi Alumnae Reunite
Oklahoma (Phi) sisters enjoy a reunion at the home of Connie Hamernik Doverspike in Tulsa, Okla.
Delta Psis celebrate 35 years of sisterhood.
SMALL WORLD Teacher, Former Student Are Sisters
Joanne Godfrey is reunited with former student Megan Hackenkamp at an Eta Delta event.
When Joanne Finamore Godfrey (Eta Delta-CSU/Hayward) attended the Court of Ivy ceremony at her alma mater (now named CSU/East Bay), collegian Megan Hackenkamp (Eta Delta-CSU/ East Bay) recognized her. Megan was a student in Joanne’s first grade class in 1990 when Joanne was teaching in Hayward, Calif. Joanne has since adopted Megan as her little sister.
Alumnae Reunite in South America
Heidi Boike, left, and Michelle Barry hike Machu Picchu.
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Heidi Boike (Eta Rho-San Diego) and Michelle Barry (Eta Alpha-New Hampshire) achieved a lifelong dream of hiking the Inca Trail to the mountain top city of Machu Picchu in Peru in November. After their trek, the two ventured to Lima and were surprised to run into Michelle’s grand little sister, Annie Anderson (Eta Alpha-New Hampshire), who was attending a wedding in the city.
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B U L L E T I N AHOY OMICRON SISTERS! Join Missouri (Omicron) sisters on a spectacular four-day cruise to mark our 25th anniversary (more or less!). We sail June 29-July 3, 2006, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West and Cozumel. Enjoy a long weekend of dining, water sports, sun and reminiscing! To reserve your space, contact Karen Peart Krager at karen@A1Travel.biz or 217.546.1090 or Janice Silberstein Rifkin at jrgolfer@aol.com. For more information, visit www.omicronreunion.com. NEBRASKA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PLANNED Nebraska (Nu) has begun planning for its centennial celebration. For information about the Oct. 6-7, 2006, event, contact Annie Olson at olsona@aksarben.org or Emily Westering at wwestering@aol.com. Also, visit the Nu chapter Web site at www.unl.edu/aphi. COUNTDOWN TO 100 YEARS IN CANADA A celebration of 100 years of Alpha Phi in Canada and the centennial of Toronto (Xi) chapter began Dec. 4, 2005, in Toronto and continues across the country during 2006. The celebrations conclude with a gala in Toronto in November 2006. For details,
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Copy Deadline July 15, 2006 Oct. 15, 2006 Jan. 15, 2007 April 15, 2007
SISTERS WANTED TO SHARE THEIR STORIES WITH THE QUARTERLY Upcoming issues of the Quarterly will focus on the following themes: • What It Means to Be an Alpha Phi • Top Health Concerns for Women • College Today Visit www.alphaphi.org/news/quarterlyinfo.html for details of what is desired for each topic.
Our Apologies “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.” - Henry James
Thanks for being kind to us, even when we make mistakes! The following is a list of generous donors who made heartfelt gifts to the Jennifer L. Brooks (Beta Pi-USC) Memorial Scholarship fund between July 1, 2004, and June 30, 2005. Alpha Phi Foundation apologizes for not correctly reporting this list in its 2004-05 Annual Report of Donors. Jerry Brooks Wendy Brooks Genie Carter Carol S. Caseria (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) Nancy Caughlin Adele Clark Iwona Contreras (Eta BetaCSU/San Bernardino) J.S. Dawson Carol Emde Sandra Fortin
SPRING 2006
Alpha Phi Memories
Vickie Greswit Heather Hamilton (Beta PiUSC) Marilyn Hutchins Julie M. Keshmiry S. Mashburn Sharon McCain Lynelle Milakovich Maryanne C. Murphy Amy Nese Gerrie Philips Phyllis Rippee
Jane Schmeltzer Joyce Selz Teresa Snodgrass Jodie A. Stewart (Beta PiUSC) Barbara Williams Carol Wyenn Inland Empire Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs Orange County Superior Court
During college, you bought a T-shirt to remember every Alpha Phi date party, formal, Homecoming and Founders’ Day. Now you’ve graduated. You have a job. Your boss wants you to wear a suit, not a T-shirt. What do you do with the drawers full of shirts? Marilyn Mason Thomas (BK-Denison) can turn your old T-shirts into a one-of-a-kind keepsake. This quilt is proudly owned by Kelly Sue Alexander, a 2004 graduate of Virginia Tech (HO). Kelly wanted her shirts to “twist” in Hokie colors of orange and black. Many more styles are available. E-mail Marilyn at ClassicQuilts@aol.com for more information on creating your own quilt and finding another use for those shirts!
CLASSIFIEDS WANT TO SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE? Work part-time or full-time selling Silpada Designs’ Sterling Silver Jewelry. Earn 30 percent on your sales with opportunities for trips and FREE jewelry! Call 406.651.8060 or visit www.mysilpada.com/jody.lafko.
Interested in Promoting Your Business in the Alpha Phi Classifieds? The charge for the summer issue is $50 for up to 35 words (text only). The Quarterly also continues to accept advertising in the form of display ads, which begin at $200 for a 1/6-page ad. If you are interested in either advertising opportunity, please contact quarterly@alphaphi.org or call 847.316.8920 by Friday, April 14, 2006, to reserve space.
PA G E T H I R T Y- S E V E N
Have you registered for Convention? Join us June 28-July 2, 2006, in Orlando, Fla.
The JW Marriott, Orlando Grande Lakes Bring your friends. Make it a family vacation. Plan a reunion. www.alphaphi.org/events
POSTMASTER: Please send changes to Alpha Phi, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Save this portion of your Quarterly! You will need your membership number (found at right) to identify yourself if you contact the Executive Office and to access various online resources.
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