Limoges Boxes: A Keepsake Any Alpha Phi Will Treasure
Introducing the Foundation’s newest Limoges box: “The Forget-Me-Not.”
Show an Alpha Phi sister how much you care with the gift of the Alpha Phi Foundation’s fifth porcelain Limoges box, “The Forget-Me-Not.” Our collector’s Limoges boxes are hand-painted in Limoges, France, and designed by Betsy Joyce Kinney ( -Texas). “The Forget-Me-Not” is a delicate shell-shaped box featuring Alpha Phi symbols –
forget-me-nots, lily of the valley and ivy – on the lid. The box is painted bordeaux, with the badge and “1872” in gold on the inside. Price: $125, plus $5 shipping. To order one of the Foundation’s Limoges boxes, call 847.475.4532. All major credit cards are accepted. Also available: The 2000 design – “Ivy Vine of Friendship” ($125) The 1996 design – “Alpha Phi Trunk” ($145)
I SAW RED … Foundation staff members recently visited Mercy Medical Center (twotime Cardiac Care Award winner) in Mason City, Iowa, for a special heart healthy luncheon. More than 200 red clad women enjoyed a complimentary lunch and educational presentation on women and heart disease by Mercy’s own Dr. Sandi Birchem. Pictured are Alpha Phi Foundation Manager of Marketing Kristy Tomala (ZΞElmhurst) and Coordinator of Major Gifts Sara Kite (P-Ohio State) with Maxine Brinkman, center, director of women’s services for Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
ASKING QUESTIONS TO PROTECT YOUR HEART … 10 CARDIAC QUESTIONS A WOMAN SHOULD ASK HER PHYSICIAN __ What are my risk factors for heart disease? __ Am I at risk for stroke? __ What are the warning signs or symptoms of heart disease? __ What should I know about the effects of menopause on my health? __ Do I need to lose or gain weight for my health? __ What is a healthful eating plan for me? __ What kind of physical activity is right for me? __ What is my blood pressure? Is that healthy for my age?
FOUNDATION ED REPRESENTS ALPHA PHI AT WHITE HOUSE
__ What is my cholesterol level? Is that a healthy
Alpha Phi Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Andrew Zanatta (BPΛ-Washington State) was invited in February by President and Mrs. Bush to attend a special women's heart health event at the White House. Keynote speaker Laura Bush highlighted elements of a Presidential Proclamation, signed by The Executive Office staff supports Heart Month and President Bush during the event, National Wear Red Day on Feb. 6. declaring February as American Heart Month and Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, as the first annual National Wear Red Day in support of women's heart disease awareness. She also promoted ways to take charge of heart health.
__ Based on my personal history and risk factors,
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what can I do to lower my risk of heart disease and stroke?
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