SAN DIEGO, CALIF.
LAS VEGAS, NEV.
NORTHERN NEVADA
Alumnae enjoy a happy hour event.
Alumnae visit with University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma) collegians and celebrate an alumna's birthday.
Alumnae stuff teddy bears for a local hospital's pediatric ward.
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA CONTACT: Erin Donahoe Druhan (Delta Tau-Louisiana State) EDruhan@aol.com CAPE FEAR, N.C. Members celebrated National Wear Red Day by volunteering at the YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear. They assisted children in the after-school program by measuring oatmeal to give to their mothers for a hearthealthy breakfast. Members met for dinner at McAllister's Deli. The next dinner date is Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. at McAllister's Deli. -Michele Lefler Scercy (Theta Chi-UNC/Asheville)
RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIA Sisters collected coloring books and crayons for donation to Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville, Va. They participated in a successful shopping fundraiser at Short Pump Town Center, thanks to the leadership of Lynn Neese (Delta Alpha-East Carolina). An executive board annual meeting was held at the home of K. Sue Robertson (Epsilon EpsilonLongwood) to plan upcoming events and promote a membership drive.
Michele Scercy
mlscercy@gmail.com www.geocities.com/capefearalphaphi/home CHARLOTTE, N.C. Alumnae held their second Texas Hold ’Em philanthropy event and volunteered at Cupid’s Cup. Mendy Blair Chura (Theta Nu-Appalachian) hosted the legacy tea, and Carla Bennett Hudgins (Eta Theta-San Francisco State) hosted the annual spring soup or salad supper. They enjoyed a beer tasting and tour at Carolina Blonde Brewery. The ivy connection held a trivia night. The new Hottie Totties group, a 30-something social subgroup, enjoyed a night of dinner and dancing.
-Maryellen Ohrnberger Alper (Theta EpsilonSUNY/Buffalo)
PHOENIX CONTACT: Dana Wayne
danatwayne@yahoo.com www.phoenixalphaphis.com
-Amy White Bradshaw (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport)
RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTACT: Amy Bradshaw
CAPE FEAR CONTACT:
State (Gamma Pi) graduates into alumnae sisterhood. Save the date for the chapter’s most popular event, the annual Founders’ Day luncheon, on Oct. 10 at Lon's at the Hermosa Inn.
awbradshaw@hotmail.com www.richmondalphaphi.com
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. Thirty sisters enjoyed a happy hour and learned about the alumnae chapter's revitalization efforts. The chapter looks forward to more successful events this year. -Katie Burnett Silva (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State)
Southwest Region PHOENIX, ARIZ. The annual meeting was held in March. Congratulations to Dana Gragnano Wayne (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) for becoming the new alumnae chapter president. A wine and cheese event was held to welcome Arizona
SAN DIEGO CONTACT: Katie Silva
KatieLSilva@gmail.com www.sdalphaphi.com (continued on next page)
ALUMNAE WEAR RED TO SUPPORT CARDIAC CARE
-Stephanie Miller (Theta Xi-Shippensburg)
CHARLOTTE CONTACT: Allison Shelton (Beta Tau-Indiana) charlottealphaphi@yahoo.com http://charlottealphaphi.tripod.com HAMPTON ROADS, VA., IVY CONNECTION The ivy connection held its first fundraiser for the Alpha Phi Foundation and invited local Alpha Phi collegiate seniors to a luncheon in their honor. Other events included a Panhellenic fashion show, chapter meeting and happy hour. For a complete listing of events, e-mail ivy_connection@yahoo.com. -Jeana Willis (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport)
HAMPTON ROADS CONTACT: Jeana Willis
Jeana.L.Willis@gmail.com www.myspace.com/ivyconnections SUMMER 2009
Five alumnae who work as college recruiters for Microsoft® show their support for cardiac care during Heart Month. Since work has them spending time on college campuses, they promote Alpha Phi at the same time. They also spend time together outside of work. Pictured (from left) are: Erin Gatherum (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara), Valerie Anderson (Theta Upsilon-CSU/Chico), Raquel Garcia (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay), Kelsey Austin (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara) and Jaime Dodds (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara).
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