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Networking, friendship, fun: three great ways to improve your overall health. Contact alumnae@alphaphi.org or call 847.316.8940 for information about joining an alumnae chapter or ivy connection in your area.
Brucker (K-Stanford), Barbara Murphy Ogilvie (Ω-Texas), Marge Crangle McFarland (BK-Denison), Polly Keazer Poe (Y-Washburn) and Jean Pillsbury Pregaldin (BA-Illinois). Barbara Ogilvie organized
the event. ST. LOUIS GATEWAY CONTACT:
Sabrina Gumbinger Heiman (B-Northwestern)
sabrina.heiman@emrsn.com 636.300.9761 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Oklahoma City alumnae provided snacks and soft drinks to Oklahoma City (∆∆) collegians during polish week in August. A watch party for the University of Oklahoma/Alabama college football game kicked off the fall meeting schedule. A cheese and wine tasting with sisters from the Norman area also was enjoyed in September. Alumnae, their children and collegians will celebrate Halloween with an Oct. 27 pumpkin carving party at the Delta Delta chapter suite. A popular “girls’ night out” is scheduled for Nov. 18. Another favorite event, the annual ornament exchange and holiday party, is Dec. 9. –Becky Morse (Φ-Oklahoma) OKLAHOMA CITY CONTACT:
Becky Morse (Φ-Oklahoma)
bmorse@centuryfitness.com 405.840.1709
FALL 2003
ALUMNA COMPLETES FIRST TRIATHLON Tracie Eisenman (P-Ohio State) competed in her first triathlon this year, the Wendy's® International Triathlon 2003. The sprint triathlon included a halfmile open water swim, 18.5-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. Inexperienced at triathlons, but a lifelong athlete, she trained for six months, balancing graduation, a new job and Tracie Eisenman relocating. "Athletics are a true metaphor for life. There are ups and downs. Some things come naturally, and some things you really have to develop. In athletics, much like in life, there is only possibility."
AUSTIN IVY CONNECTION, TEXAS Austin ivy connection alumnae met at the Texas (Ω) chapter house in June for an open house and charter signing party. Rona Mayer (Ω-Texas) hosted the event and conducted tours of the Omega house. Area alumnae interested in joining should contact Rona Mayer. –Wendy Worth (P-Ohio State)
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In June, newly elected officers held a planning meeting to set the year’s agenda. –Nadine Troll Parsons (ZN-Texas Christian) FORT WORTH CONTACT:
Cathy Brown (ZN-Texas Christian)
cbrowntcu@sbcglobal.net 817.465.8696 www.angelfire.com/tx4/aphi
AUSTIN CONTACT:
Rona Mayer (Ω-Texas) Rona_Mayer@Dell.com 512.699.6209
FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, TEXAS Far North Dallas and Surrounding Counties alumnae enjoyed a visit from Cameron (ΘP) collegians in May. A recruitment retreat and a collegiate support program highlighted the meeting. All walked the beautiful paths of the Dallas Arboretum, and collegians entertained with a recruitment skit. A ceremony for graduating seniors concluded the day. Alumnae traveled to the Midwestern State (ΓΩ) collegiate chapter for a senior ceremony and reception. A September meeting at Kim Neal Harlow’s (Ω-Texas) home featured a professional organizer. –Jessica Warchol (ΓΩ-Midwestern State) FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES CONTACT:
Karla Hardy-Allford (ΓΩ-Midwestern State) karla@alumnae.alphaphi.org 972.624.0686
FORT WORTH, TEXAS The Fort Worth chapter met in May for officer elections, followed by the annual tour of homes in the historic Fairmount District. Also in May, the Alpha Phi-McFerrin Golden Stethoscope Awards for nursing excellence at John Peter Smith Hospital were presented.
NORTHWEST HOUSTON, TEXAS New Northwest Houston officers were installed at a May meeting. Members wrote recommendations for collegiate chapters during a pizza party in June. A meeting held at Karla Richardson Griffith’s (ΓITexas Tech) home also was a surprise baby shower for Julie Davidson Buxton (EΩ^-Texas A&M). Thanks to the chapter’s ongoing candle selling fundraiser, the four Texas collegiate chapters received contributions. Alumnae of all ages are encouraged to join the chapter. Contact Gina Garner Winter (EΩΛ-Texas A&M) to receive a newsletter. –Susan Kimbrough Danbom (ΓI-Texas Tech) NORTHWEST HOUSTON CONTACT:
Gina Garner Winter (EΩΛ-Texas A&M) gkgdds@hotmail.com 281.296.0766
SOUTHWEST DALLAS, TEXAS Southwest Dallas area alumnae participated for a sixth year in the Duncanville, Texas, Fourth of July parade. A trailer was decorated in patriotic colors, sousa music played and members waved the arms of Evlis the teddy bear. –Elaine Birtchet Holley (AΛ) SOUTHWEST DALLAS CONTACT:
Elaine Birtchet Holley (AΛ)
Alphaphi@ectisp.net 972.775.1794
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