A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Vol. 124, No. 1 Winter 2012
Inside: Pi Chapter Celebrates 100 Years Honoring Our Founders Join Us at Convention in Arizona! “Biggest Loser” Participant to Host Move Your Phi’t
Concern for Husband
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Message from the International President MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Dear Sisters, International Executive Board President: Linda Long Boland Jane Kirby Arkes Susan Weiskittle Barrick Kathleen Boyle Halfon Valerie Lawlor Susan McNeice Coree Smith Sonja-Lou Bark Stunard Amy Jordan Tvrdik Ex-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate Ex-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, Executive Director
Foundation Directors Chairman: Linda Gardner Massie Laura Jen Kin Berger Susan Bevan Judy Ethell Jean Creamer Hodges Jenny Holsman Tetreault Karen McChesney Howe Diane Spry Straker Linda Long Boland, International President Ann Brinkman Carstensen, Executive Director
National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Laura Malley-Schmitt Second Alternate Delegate: Ruth Gallagher Nelson Third Alternate Delegate: Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett
Editorial Advisory Board Sheila George Bright Kathy Feeney Hiemstra Denise Blankenship Joyce Kristin Kirland Susan McNeice Allison Cink Rickels Krisanne Ryther Amy Jordan Tvrdik
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Alpha Phi Quarterly Editorial Policy The purpose of the Alpha Phi Quarterly and its content is to provide information and services to the membership of the Alpha Phi Fraternity, in keeping with the Fraternity’s status as a 501(c)(7) tax-exempt private membership club. The magazine is devoted to highlighting its members and matters of fraternal and college interest. The views expressed in the articles published in the Quarterly are those of the authors and their contributors, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Alpha Phi Fraternity, its officers or staff. All persons interested in submitting materials for publication in the Alpha Phi Quarterly are encouraged to send them to the editor at the Executive Office. The editor reserves the right to accept, deny or edit any materials submitted. Unless otherwise requested, all photos sent to the magazine will become the property of Alpha Phi International and will not be returned. Articles may be sent by mail or e-mail. Please send your information to the editor by the deadlines indicated. Materials received after these deadlines will be considered for the following issue. Please direct submission questions or inquiries regarding advertising or reprint permission to the editor at 847.316.8920, or quarterly@alphaphi.org. The Alpha Phi Quarterly is published winter, spring, summer and fall. Subscription price for non-members is $25 per year. Contact the Quarterly for information about pricing of individual issues. Send change of address or announcements to Alpha Phi Executive Office, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Periodical rate postage paid at Evanston, IL, and at additional mailing offices. (ISSN: USPS 014680) Postmaster: Please send address changes to Alpha Phi, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Printed in the USA.
Being International President keeps me busy. I try to maintain some sense of order in my personal life, but inevitably I fall short. The area that seems to suffer the most is housekeeping. My house used to be so clean (I know it sounds cliché) that one could eat off the floor. Now, there are days when even my dogs think twice before eating something dropped on the tile in my kitchen. Perhaps this is why I marvel at the work of Alpha Phi’s house corporation boards (HCBs) and chapter property committees (CPCs). It is important to create an environment at home that is efficient, warm and safe, and our housing volunteers do this every day. The Alpha Phi experience doesn’t always include a “house”, but in more than 100 instances it does. This may mean a traditional sorority house or some other type of gathering space. When we provide a “housing” experience, it is the responsibility of the HCB to ensure we offer one that is appealing and competitive when compared to other options available to our members. While in Austin, Texas, in October for the National Panhellenic Conference annual meeting, I visited the Texas (Omega) collegiate chapter and toured their facility. The house corporation board had completed a remodel of the house, and they were excited to show it off. Renovations included beautifully finished floors, ornate iron work on the staircase, gorgeous spa-like bathrooms, insulation on the roof and fire sprinklers. The love that went into this project was evident. Perhaps most touching for me was the look of pride and appreciation on the faces of our collegiate members. The volunteers who serve on our HCBs and CPCs have an important job. They must balance successfully managing property with providing an experience that is enjoyable for 10, 25, 75 or more young women. When this Linda Boland and other Alpha Phi International representatives in town for the NPC annual meeting receive a tour of the remodeled is done well, our Texas (Omega) chapter house from the chapter’s advisor and HCB. chapters are healthier. Pictured (from left) are: Chapter Advisor Stacey Thulin Daniel More importantly, (Omega-Texas), NPC Third Alternate Delegate Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett (Beta Delta-UCLA), Linda Boland, HCB Vice President our members create Jennifer Kuhn Kinman (Omega-Texas), HCB Member Jennifer the kind of memories Fielder Meiners (Omega-Texas), NPC First Alternate Delegate of living in a chapter Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT), NPC Delegate Sally McCall Grant (Gamma-DePauw), HCB President Karen McComb Farabee house that last a (Omega-Texas) and House Mom Shyrl Ann Hunt (Alpha Lambdalifetime. Alumna Initiate). I’ve heard some describe the job of housing volunteer as one that goes unnoticed. Well, not by me. I notice, and I give thanks to the volunteers who protect valuable Fraternity assets and, at the same time, lovingly provide our members with an experience that has less to do with living in a house and more to do with the feeling of being home. Alpha Phi Toujours,
Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) International President
Contents Pi Chapter Celebrates 100 Years...............................2 Reunions................................................................ 3
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Founders' Day Celebrations.......................................4 Join Us for Convention 2012........................................6 Message from the Committee on Leadership......... 8 Regional Conferences............................................... 8 Interfraternal News......................................................9 People................................................................... 10 Concern for Husband Saves Alumna's Life............................................12 Alumnae Pride..................................................... 15 Potential Member Form.............................................19 On Campus...........................................................20 Collegiate Chapters Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2012.................................................25 Extension Update................................................25 Honor Society Inductees...........................................26 Foundation.........................................................28
Annual Report.....................................................28
“ Biggest Loser” Participant to Host Move Your Phi’t................................................. 30
New Chapter Challenge Gift Announced....... 31
Silent Chapter..................................................... 32 Bulletin Board............................................................ 33
Cover photo: Darcel Atwill Weller (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) and her husband Fenner attend a heart health benefit, an event Darcel would not have been alive to participate in had she not gone in for cardiovascular testing a year ago.
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Left: Collegians welcome alumnae outside the chapter house during the Friday evening meet and greet. Above: A banner outside the Pi chapter house reads “Celebrating 100 Years of Love, Joy and Sisterhood. Welcome Home.” Pi has the honor of being the oldest sorority at the University of North Dakota.
Pi Chapter Celebrates 100 Years at North Dakota More than 300 alumnae from across the U.S. joined collegians at the University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, N.D.) to celebrate Pi chapter’s 100th anniversary. Events took place Oct. 21-23 during the university’s homecoming weekend. The milestone provided the opportunity for alumnae to reminisce and share with collegians what Alpha Phi has meant to them and for all sisters to form new memories together. Attendees enjoyed the homecoming parade and football game, brunch and other events at the chapter house throughout the weekend. The highlight was Saturday evening’s centennial gala that featured dinner, dancing and the recognition of sisters who have reached milestone anniversaries of membership. Sisters were excited to hear stories from Barbara Norman Maddock, who, as a 1936 initiate, was the alumna in attendance who has been a member the longest.
Alumnae from the 1960s enjoy reuniting for the chapter’s anniversary. Pictured are (from left): Kathy Clower Wolf, Gail Anderson Tronnes, Alice Molitor King and Kay Christianson.
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Alumna shares her experience Alice Molitor King and five other 1960s era alumnae traveled together to Grand Forks for the weekend. Alice shares her perspective on the centennial events. Kudos to collegians and local alumnae who planned and executed an experience of a lifetime! We couldn’t believe how it exceeded expectations. There were so many little touches and attention to details. They thought of all the small things that make an event go off swimmingly and make guests feel welcome. Arriving on campus on Friday afternoon, we couldn’t wait to see our beloved chapter home at 2626 University Avenue. The house was decked out with a huge centennial banner, red balloons and smiling collegians in red dresses on the lawn to welcome us. Once inside, chapter members presented our name tags on centennial lanyards, goodie bags of Alpha Phi paraphernalia and event tickets. With all four floors of the house open for touring, we joined alumnae from six decades in sharing stories about our years in the house. We hadn’t seen each other for 30 or 40 years in some cases, but we didn’t miss a beat. Saturday events included the homecoming parade, followed by another open house and lunch for a standingroom-only crowd of alumnae. As we wondered how the chapter could possibly serve lunch for such a huge group, collegians started circulating trays filled with cups of chili. Brilliant! Continuing to amaze us, the chapter managed to quiet the chattering alumnae and present the traditional Founders’ Day rose ceremony. Not many dry eyes with the songs that followed. Choruses of “Lovely Girl” broke out amidst picture taking on the front lawn. We could have gone home happy at that point, but the best was saved for last: a banquet for 400 with a continuous show of old photos, short program and a DJ who had us up dancing and singing along from the first beat. Pi chapter threw us the party of a century. And we proud and grateful alumnae pledge you a toast before we part! – Alice Molitor King
sisters CELEBRATE UPSILON’S 95TH ANNIVERSARY Washburn (Upsilon) sisters gather during the summer to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the chapter. Alumnae are pictured on the front steps of the chapter house.
ALUMNAE ATTEND WEDDING Miami University (Gamma Nu) sisters celebrate at the wedding of Amanda Paule Koba.
ALUMNAE CELEBRATE MORE THAN 35 YEARS OF SISTERHOOD Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon) alumnae from the classes of 1973-76 reunite at the home of Hope Hoover Armstead on Hilton Head Island, S.C., in June.
SIGMA SISTERS REUNITE Washington (Sigma) alumnae celebrate their 20th anniversary of sisterhood. More than 55 sisters attended the event in Seattle. Pictured are (from left) Diane Simpson Brown, Megan Wallace Henshaw, Kerry Scroggie Franklin and Anh Hoang Schluep.
BETA TAU ALUMNAE REUNITE (From left) Sharon Everett McGraw, Susie Aldrich Steckler, Debbie Mateja Soule, Holly Oberlander Skeloff and Denise Wagner Wertenberger enjoy an Indiana (Beta Tau) reunion at the chapter house in July. Forty-five alumnae attended the fourth annual event. Another reunion is planned for summer 2012. Contact Debbie Soule at debbie.soule@comcast.net for details.
SISTERS VISIT AMERICA’S LAST FRONTIER (From left) Kym Flores, Sarah Wilson and Becca Moreno (all Theta Sigma-Southern Utah) visit the Matanuska Glacier near Anchorage, Alaska. Becca and Sarah were visiting Kym, who lives in Alaska.
SISTERS REUNITE AT WEDDING (From left) Erin Leahey, Kelly Luehrs and Julie Walberg (all Omicron-Missouri) attend the wedding of Lyndsey Bowen Swierczek, second from right.
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Founders’ Day 2011 Alpha Phis around the world renewed their own pledges to the Fraternity while celebrating Founders’ Day on Oct. 10. By Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda–Alumna Initiate)
It was autumn in Syracuse, N.Y., 139 years ago, when 10 young women came together. Their dream was simple: to form a “circle of friends who could sympathize with each other in the complexities of our situation.” On an October night, those 10 women formed that circle literally. Holding hands, they lifted their voices in song, celebrating the realization of their dream: the founding of Alpha Phi Fraternity. Perhaps it seemed a small step to take. But when even the humblest dream echoes within the hearts of others, it takes flight.
Nearly 14 decades since that magical night, Alpha Phi remains strong and vibrant. The circle of Alpha Phi’s sisterhood has been broadened and strengthened, and over nearly a century and a half, thousands of women have been united within the Fraternity. We pause to remember the Founders and the first step they took to create our cherished Fraternity. Their vision, their dream was their gift to all Alpha Phis. Today, that dream is kept alive because of you.
The Founders of Alpha Phi: Clara Bradley Burdette Florence Chidester Lukens Martha Foote Crow Ida Gilbert Houghton Jane Higham Kate Hogoboom Gilbert Elizabeth Hubbell Shults Rena Michaels Atchison Louise Shepard Hancock Clara Sittser Williams
Top left: The Alpha Phi Foundation hosts an open house for local alumnae and collegians. Guests toured the office, listened to recorded letters written by the Founders, learned about the History Book Project and enjoyed refreshments and visiting with other guests and staff. Pictured are Executive Office Staff (back, from left) Jane Baxter Miller (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), Sheatarra Ervin, Missy Wagasy Moody (Beta Beta-Michigan State), (front, from left) Alissa Meyer Milito (Zeta Xi-Elmhurst) and Rachel Smith (Delta Rho-Ball State). Top right: The Charlotte, N.C., alumnae chapter celebrates Founders’ Day with a brunch. Bottom: Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha) collegians honor the Founders.
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Be Extraordinary Convention 2012 69th Biennial Convention, June 27-July 1, 2012 Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa Phoenix, Ariz.
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Like Alpha Phi, there is nothing ordinary about the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Ariz. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, it has a storied past including movie stars, dignitaries from around the world and every U.S. president since Herbert Hoover. Crowned the “Jewel of the Desert” in 1929, it is an acclaimed landmark and known throughout the world for its rich and colorful history – a perfect venue for Alpha Phi International’s 69th Biennial Convention June 27-July 1, 2012. Come Be Extraordinary at a resort where nothing ordinary ever happens. Visit arizonabiltmore.com. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Who may attend Convention? A: All members, their families and friends
are invited! Those eligible to vote during Convention include collegiate chapter presidents (collegiate chapter delegates), chapter advisors, alumnae chapter presidents (alumnae chapter delegates), International Executive Board directors, Foundation Board directors, NPC delegate and two representatives from each of Alpha Phi’s eight regional teams.
Q: What is the registration deadline? A: Registration materials and additional
information are available at the Alpha Phi International website at alphaphi.org/events. The early bird registration deadline is March 12, 2012.
Q: How much does it cost to attend? A: The all-inclusive Convention early bird
package is $1,030. It includes attendee’s registration fee, four room nights, taxes and tariffs, housekeeping gratuities, roundtrip airport transfers, four continental breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners, meal taxes and gratuities (based on double occupancy). Package does not include airfare. A special weekend rate of $750 is also available. Please visit alphaphi.org/events for details and a la carte pricing.
Q: How do I make flight arrangements? A: Due to the heavy summer travel during
the convention season, flight arrangements must be secured early and finalized by May 4, 2012. The Arizona Biltmore is accessible from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport. Contact Canyon Creek Travel, Alpha Phi International’s official travel agent, at 800.952.1998 to make your flight arrangements. Flying into another airport
will require authorization from Alpha Phi International. Ground transportation instructions will be made available in Convention 2012 materials posted at alphaphi.org/events. Q: Will there be any time to sightsee? A: Convention is always a busy time
for delegates. Alpha Phi International recommends you travel early or extend your stay after Convention to take advantage of all there is to see and do nearby. If you book through Alpha Phi, you can secure our low room rates. See sidebar for things to do in greater Phoenix.
Registration Deadlines:
Completed registration materials and payments must be processed no later than the deadline dates in order to avoid incurring late registration penalties: Early Bird Rate: March 12, 2012 Standard Rate: May 4, 2012 Late Registration: June 1, 2012
Tentative Schedule: Wednesday, June 27, 2012:
• Registration Opens • Welcome Dinner
Thursday, June 28, 2012:
• Keynote Speaker • Court of Ivy • Initiation
Friday, June 29, 2012:
• Collegiate and Alumnae Chapter Awards • Foundation Gala
Saturday, June 30, 2012:
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Move Your Phi’t Run/Walk Service of Remembrance Individual Alumnae Awards Alumnae Chapter Awards Candlelight Banquet
Watch for additional Convention information in future issues of the Quarterly, on the website at alphaphi.org/events and on our Social Media outlets.
Phoenix: Arizona’s Urban Heart and America’s Sunniest City Things are different in the desert. The sky is bigger. The stars are brighter. The sunsets stop you in your tracks. The heart of the Sonoran Desert still has real cowboys and rugged mountains. Phoenix is the gateway to the Grand Canyon. Experience the culture. The Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum offer unique Southwestern experiences, while the Phoenix Art Museum and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art appeal to contemporary art types. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix, the Arizona Science Center and the Phoenix Zoo are must-dos for adults and children alike. Get outdoors. By foot, by bike or even by horse, there’s no shortage of mountain trails. Climb Camelback Mountain, see the cityscape from Piestawa Peak or head to South Mountain for more than 50 miles of trails. Experience the tranquility of strolling in a garden abloom with wildflowers or drift silently along the Sonoran Desert in a hot-air balloon. And don’t forget that Phoenix offers a variety of golf, shopping, spa and nightlife options. For more, visit visitphoenix.com.
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A Message from the Committee on Leadership
COL Prepares to Choose Slate The committee on leadership (COL) is responsible for slating the International Executive Board (IEB) each biennium. It is the duty and responsibility of the COL to ensure the process of selecting the next IEB is fair and equitable and that all qualified members are given equal consideration. The members of the COL have been actively engaged in soliciting meaningful referrals and encouraging qualified candidates to submit applications. In order to guarantee a pool of women with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, the COL utilized a Skills, Attributes and Knowledge medium to characterize areas of expertise, positive attributes and qualities desired in board directors. The aim is to ensure IEB directors are elected who represent a balanced set of skills and are prepared to work cohesively in guiding the Fraternity’s future and handling any challenges the organization may face. In the coming months, the COL will engage in the careful and thoughtful evaluation of candidates in order to complete the IEB slate. Members will review applications, contact references, gather feedback from the membership and conduct phone interviews. Alpha Phi has a number of impressive women to consider, and the COL would like to thank sisters for their help! Please do not hesitate to contact the COL with any questions or concerns at COL@alphaphi.org.
COL Alumnae Members Susan Brink Sherratt (Beta Beta-Michigan State), chair Kim Larsen Watson (Omicron-Missouri), vice chair Billie Coskey Battiato (Phi-Oklahoma) Laura Jen Kin Berger (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) Shana Goss Smith (Chi-Montana) Michelle Jones Thompson (Omega-Texas) Carol Wilde Wahl (Delta Kappa-Wisconsin/LaCrosse)
COL Collegiate Members Hilke Brandon (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney) Katie Foster (Delta Nu-Maine)
Regional Conferences 2011-12 Regional Conferences develop leadership skills and enhance relationships with area Alpha Phis. Held each year, collegiate chapter officers and their advisors attend these grassroots meetings to network, share and learn from one another, regional team members, International Executive Board and Foundation representatives and Executive Office staff. Regional Conferences are held in your area every winter to train new collegiate officers and chapter advisors. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity! Details about the conference in your area are listed at right.
Pacific Northwest Southwest Feb. 24-26, 2012 Radisson LAX Los Angeles, Calif.
South Central Southeast Feb. 17-19, 2012 Sheraton Music City Hotel Nashville, Tenn.
North Central Midwest Upper Midwest Feb. 10-12, 2012 Hyatt Regency Dearborn Dearborn, Mich.
Want to Volunteer? Need More Information? Interested in volunteering to help develop Regional Conference programming? Want additional information on 2011-12 Regional Conferences? Contact Denise Jung Reens (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) at 847.316.8921 or dreens@alphaphi.org.
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* The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions hosted their Regional Conference Nov. 11-13, 2011. Look for a report about this and all Regional Conferences in the Spring 2012 Quarterly.
Interfraternal News
NPC Hosts Annual Meeting National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) delegation members, executive directors, inter/national presidents, editors, NPC office staff members, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and guests gathered at the Hilton Austin Airport in Austin, Texas, Oct. 14-16, 2011, for the annual meeting. The three-day event, themed “Advancing Alumnae who represented Alpha Phi during the National Panhellenic Conference biennial meeting Sorority Together,” included discussions are (back, from left) Third Alternate Delegate Laura about the business of the Conference, Lynn Davidson Ellett (Beta Delta-UCLA), First Alterguest speakers, award presentations and nate Delegate Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT), Delegate Sally McCall Grant (Gamma-DePauw), planning for the future. Second Alternate Delegate Ruth Gallagher Nelson A highlight was the installation of (Delta Epsilon-Iowa), (front) Fraternity Executive 2012-13 NPC executive committee Director Linda Wells Kahangi (Zeta Delta-Iowa State) and International President Linda Long members: Jane Sutton (Alpha Xi Delta), Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach). chairman; Jean Mrasek (Chi Omega), vice chairman; Josette Kaufman (Phi Sigma Sigma), chairman of budget and finance; Julie Johnson (Kappa Delta), chairman of College Panhellenics; and Mary Jane Beach (Kappa Alpha Theta), chairman of Alumnae Panhellenics. In her opening remarks, NPC Chairman Eve Riley (Delta Delta Delta) told attendees sorority women are telling their stories effectively, and that can be measured by the increased number of women participating in formal recruitment – a figure that is up by 8 percent this year. In addition, NPC organizations are doing a better job of retaining members. Accomplishments during the biennium included a total review of the NPC bylaws, partial review of the Unanimous Agreements and a report on the results of the measurable outcomes committee. “But we must wake up. The world has fundamentally changed, and we must adapt, for our future depends on it,” said Riley. For the sorority experience to continue to be relevant, local alumnae advisors must be trained to better prepare them to serve as role models and work with collegiate members to get more done, she continued. “We have to step out of our comfort zone and do what needs to be done and make sure the experience we provide is true to our founders,” said Riley. “The state of NPC is great. I’m pleased with our accomplishments of the past and excited about the possibilities for the future.” Visit npcwomen.org for a detailed report about the meeting and legislation passed.
Quarterly Poll Results The Fall 2011 Quarterly featured a poll in the article titled, “Is the Future of the Printed Magazine in Jeopardy?” We received responses from 217 sisters via mail, Facebook and the online poll. Thank you for sharing your input! To calm your concerns expressed in the many comments we received, we have no intentions at this time of discontinuing the print version of the magazine. We are in the process of weighing our options regarding new online options in addition to the print version.
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House Directors Attend Conference Right: Nine house directors who serve Alpha Phi collegiate chapters attend the 15th annual House Director Conference, hosted by the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values in June in Providence, R.I. Approximately 100 house directors representing 27 inter/national fraternities and sororities participated in networking and professional development and returned to their chapters with information and ideas that will make the management of the chapter house more efficient. Attending for Alpha Phi were Faye Alger, Mary Cady, Becky Cooper, Linda Doyle, Vickie Hutchens, Vicky Oliphant, Sharon Trucks, Phyllis Vore and Melody Wolcott. Visit aflv.org for more information.
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People Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honor society of women educators from around the world. The award honors a member who demonstrates continuing and outstanding service to education and the society. Linda is DKG’s state executive secretary and has been a member for 34 years. She taught kindergarten in the Tacoma (Wash.) School District for 30 years and was the first woman president of the Tacoma Education Association. Linda was a recipient of Alpha Phi’s Ursa Major Award and has held many offices in the Tacoma, Wash., alumnae chapter.
Cindy Lee Marinelli Alden (Epsilon Iota-Duquesne) has released an original 16-song Christian CD titled “A Heart Light As Air” under the Tate Music Group label. Cindy has been involved in music and dance her entire life, including as lead singer of country/rock bands. She has written and co-written several songs. Cindy is offering a discounted rate to sisters who purchase her CD, and a portion of the sales will be donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation’s Forget Me Not Fund. This offer is only available at alphaphireunion.com.
Alumna Is Susan G. Komen Survivor of the Year In September, Lisa Vernale Fusco (Theta Mu-Hofstra) was honored as Survivor of the Year at the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure. At the age of 26, Lisa was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Since then, she has made a full recovery and taken the cause to heart. Lisa created the Pink Party, which helped her raise more than $25,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation over the past two years.
Sister Makes Documentary Ashliegh Jarzenski (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) was part of an all-female crew that created, produced and directed a documentary during the summer about domestic violence as part of the Mary Kay Inspiring Stories program. The team whose documentary received the most views at marykayinspiringstories.com during the month of October was recognized by Mary Kay with a $20,000 donation to a domestic violence shelter in their name. The Mary Kay Inspiring Stories program hopes to inspire, educate and create a conversation on the issue of domestic violence.
Alumna Recognized by Honor Society Linda Federico Pearn (Gamma Zeta-Puget Sound) was awarded the Delta Kappa Gamma’s 2011 Alpha Sigma State Achievement Award. Delta
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Sister Receives Scholarship in Memory of Sept. 11 Hero Karyn Schmidt (Theta Kappa-Rochester) is one of two recipients of the first Jeremy Glick Scholarship created in memory of the Sept. 11 hero. Jeremy Glick was a University of Rochester graduate who fought back against the terrorists on Flight 93, forcing the plane to crash in Shanksville, Pa., instead of reaching its target in Washington, D.C. After his death, the scholarship was started in his name. Karyn is a junior doctoral candidate at the University of Rochester. She was nominated by the Theta Kappa chapter.
Sister Is 2011 Woman to Watch Jewish Women International selected Ellen Stone (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh), senior vice president of marketing at Bravo Media in New York City, as a 2011 Women to Watch honoree for her inspiring management and leadership in entertainment marketing. Honorees were selected for their unique contributions across a wide array of professions. In addition to appearing in the fall issue of Jewish Woman magazine, Ellen was honored at the annual Women to Watch celebration in December in Washington, D.C.
Alumna Named to 14 Under 40 Adoratia Purdy (Iota EtaDePaul) was recognized by DePaul University as one of its 14 Alumni Under 40. Adoratia was featured in the Fall 2011 issue of the DePaul University Alumni Magazine. She is a public affairs specialist with the U.S. Army, one of only 15 selected for the Department of Defense public affairs yearlong internship to groom individuals to become career government employees. Adoratia served 10 years of active duty in the Army.
Alumnae Are Authors Tami Jefferies Butcher (Beta Epsilon-Arizona) is author of My Bonus Mom! Taking the Step out of Stepmom (Little Five Star, 2011. ISBN: 1589850815). The book evolved from Tami’s reflections on her own family dynamics growing up with a stepmother, who she lovingly refers to as her “bonus mom.” The book shows children and adults alike how a combined family can be an opportunity filled with endless positive possibilities. For additional details, visit fivestarpublications.net/mybonusmom. April Jervis (Delta Pi-Indiana State) is author of 365 Ways to Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit: Practical Ideas for Every Not-forProfit Organization (Universal Publishers, 2011. ISBN 1612330304). The book teaches nonprofit professionals new and exciting methods to make money. Visit apriljervis.com for more information. Jennifer Samson (Beta ThetaBritish Columbia) released her second book in a series, Brookline University: Sophomore Year (Ariesrising Media, 2011. ISBN: 978-09809628-4-0). The books follow college students Joy and Libby and their best friend Angel as they navigate through college life after growing up in foster care. Sophomore Year finds the women on the other side of sorority recruitment for the first time, while trying to come to terms with an event that changed their freshman year. Visit jennifersamson.net for more information.
Alumna Named to 40 Under 40 Genevieve Evans Taylor (Psi-South Dakota) was honored by the Pacific Coast Business Times as one of its 40 Under 40. The honor recognizes entrepreneurial leaders in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura, Calif., counties who are making a difference in their communities. Genevieve was recognized for her work with the Ventura County Leadership Academy, California State University/Channel Islands and Alpha Phi International. Genevieve also was honored by CSU/Channel Islands with the 2011 Maximus Award, distinguishing her as the university’s “greatest administrator.”
U.S. Army Colonel Recognized by Alma Mater Col. Andrea L. Thompson (Psi-South Dakota) was one of three people recognized by the University of South Dakota with a 2011 Alumni Achievement Award. The award recognizes outstanding professional achievements and service to the public and country. Andrea is commander of the 902nd Military Intelligence Group at Fort Meade (Maryland). In recent years, she served as the assistant chief of staff for the 101st Airborne Division and as special assistant to the Army chief of staff. Andrea has served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She also co-authored a book about her experiences in the Middle East titled Achieving Victory in Iraq (Stackpole Books, 2008. ISBN: 0811703886).
Alumna Receives Prestigious Award Alice Waters (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara) is a recipient of a prestigious 2011 James Beard Foundation Award. The inaugural Leadership Awards recognized 10 “visionaries,” including First Lady Michelle Obama, who are creating a more healthful, sustainable and safe food world. Recipients were honored in October in New York City. Alice is owner of Chez Panisse, a Berkeley, Calif., restaurant famous for its organic and locally grown ingredients. She is a pioneer in the local food movement and serves as a public policy advocate on the national level for school lunch reform and universal access to healthy, organic foods.
Sister Named Doer of the Week Jill Thomas Wehner (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney) was selected as Martha Stewart’s Doer of the Week. The honor is awarded to members of Martha Stewart’s Dreamers into Doers community, a group of entrepreneurial women who have turned their passions into careers. Jill is owner of Modern Cupcake, a web-based boutique cupcakery. Learn more at modern-cupcake.com.
Sisters are Nfl Cheerleaders Sara Falconer and Lauren Madden (both Delta Rho-Ball State) are members of the Indianapolis Colts cheerleading squad. This is Lauren’s second year on the squad and Sara’s third. Collegian Amanda Soucy (Eta Alpha-New Hampshire) is a new member of the New England
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Patriots cheerleading squad. Amanda is a junior majoring in hospitality management.
Sara Falconer
Lauren Madden
Sisters Compete In Pageants Cate Cullen (Beta MuAlabama) was third runner up in the 2011 Miss Alabama Collegiate America Pageant. For additional details, visit Facebook, keywords: Miss Alabama Collegiate America. Tara Kerpelman (Theta KappaRochester) was one of eight women to compete in the finals for Miss India Switzerland in November in Zurich, Switzerland. Tara moved home to Geneva, Switzerland, after college and obtaining a master’s degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism. For more information, visit missindiaswitzerland.ch. Sierra Smith (Zeta Beta-Loyola Marymount) was the Redondo Beach representative in the 2012 Miss California USA pageant. Her platform was healthy living: being kind to your body, mind, community and the world. Sierra’s sponsorship donations benefited the Red Rhino Orphanage Project. Read about Sierra at sierrasuesmith.weebly.com.
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“It is critical that all women over the age of 20 be assessed for heart disease.”
Left: Darcel Weller and husband Fenner. Right: Darcel with her husband and sons, Ryan (left) and Reese (right).
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A year ago, Darcel Atwill Weller (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) suggested that she and her husband go in for cardiovascular testing because she was concerned about him. What she didn’t know at the time was she was saving her own life. Darcel, at the age of 60, was in excellent shape. She was faithful about getting yearly physicals, gynecological exams and mammograms. Her cholesterol and blood pressure had been elevated at one point, but they’d been under control with low dosages of medication for four years. She exercised regularly. She had no signs or symptoms that indicated anything could be wrong. She had no family history of heart disease.
Cardiac Screening: What You Need to Know
Dr. Martha Gulati
According to Dr. Martha Gulati (Theta Eta-Western Ontario), associate professor of medicine in the division of cardiology at The Ohio State University, it is critical that all women over the age of 20 be assessed for heart disease, learn their risk factors and discuss the results with their doctors. Based on an individual’s risk factors, family history and whether they are experiencing any symptoms, your doctor will determine whether you need to undergo specific testing for heart disease or if lifestyle changes are necessary. “Sometimes people do need a series of cardiac tests like Darcel underwent (treadmill stress test, sonogram and nuclear stress test) in order to determine overall heart health, but sometimes only one is enough,” Dr. Gulati says. “There are different reasons a doctor would choose one test over another, and all tests have the ability to detect heart disease.” Dr. Gulati says all three tests were conducted in Darcel’s case because she had two risk factors - even though they have been under control: cholesterol and blood pressure. She also says Darcel was symptomatic: she noted that she was more tired than usual. “Don’t ignore acute changes [like tiredness],” says Dr. Gulati. “If something is happening that was not before, let your doctor know. For example, if you never had shortness of breath during or after going up stairs, but lately you have, get it checked out.” Additionally, Dr. Gulati notes the American Heart Association released new data in 2011 regarding new potential risks for developing heart disease that affect women in particular (noted below with *). For additional details, visit the American Heart Association (AHA) website at heart.org, keywords: 2011 AHA women’s guidelines.
Non-Controllable Risk Factors
Controllable Risk Factors
• Family history of premature coronary artery disease or stroke (in male family members under 55 or females under 65)
• High blood pressure (130/85 or higher)
• Age (55 or older)
• Being overweight or obese
• Post-menopausal or have had ovaries removed • During a pregnancy, experienced pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure) or gestational diabetes, or you delivered a low birthweight baby*
• High cholesterol (200 or higher) • Diabetes • Physical inactivity (little to no exercise) • Smoking or using tobacco products • Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance that occurs if three of the following are present: waist circumference of 35 inches or more in women, triglycerides at 150 mg or higher, HDL cholesterol at less than 50 mg
in women, high blood pressure, fasting glucose at 150 mg or higher) • Increased C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, indicating inflammation (including rheumatoid arthritis or lupus)*
• vomiting • indigestion or heartburn • unusual fatigue
Pre-heart Attack Symptoms
• Using birth control pills, especially if you are also a smoker
Usually occurring one week to six months before a heart attack • unusual fatigue
Heart Attack Symptoms More Typical in Women
• shortness of breath
• sleep disturbance
• pressure, tightness or an ache in the chest
• chest pain
• neck, jaw, back or abdominal discomfort
• anxiety
• shortness of breath
Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Her exceptional commitment to the study of women and cardiac disease has won her numerous awards and distinctions, including being named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s Top 40 Under 40. She will be honored in February with a prestigious Red Dress Award, presented by Woman's Day, for making a significant impact in the fight against heart disease in
So when she went in for her first cardiovascular test on Feb. 28, 2010, she and her doctor were shocked to learn she had at least 90 percent blockage in a main coronary artery. She required double bypass surgery that day. It all started thanks to a group of women Darcel plays bridge and canasta with regularly. They would discuss an array of topics, including health and checkups. When they brought up their cardiologists and how they’d all had their hearts examined, Darcel realized she had never been tested for heart disease. But even more so, she thought it would be a good idea for her husband, Fenner, to also get checked because he had a family history. Darcel and Fenner had a series of cardiac examinations and
• stomach upset or nausea
• indigestion • pain in shoulder blade or upper back
women (read about this in the Spring 2012 Quarterly). Martha is a member of numerous advisory boards and societies, and her research has been featured in hundreds of newspapers across the world. She recently co-authored Saving Women’s Hearts: How You Can Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease With Natural and Conventional Strategies (Wiley Publishing, 2011. ISBN: 0470678453).
received a call the next day that Fenner’s tests were clear, but one of Darcel’s came back abnormal. Darcel next had a cardiac catheterization to check blood flow and blood pressure in the heart. “Twenty minutes after the procedure, the cardiologist came out with a funny look on his face,” says Darcel. “He said, ‘I didn’t expect to find this. You are at least 90 percent blocked at what we call the widow maker, and you need a double bypass.” The surgery was performed that same afternoon at Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institutes (Houston, Texas). Darcel’s husband, Fenner, serves on the board for Memorial Hermann Foundation and is good friends with renowned heart surgeon Dr. Mike Sweeney, who conducted the surgery. Winter 2012
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What Is the Widow Maker?
What Is a Double Bypass?
The nickname for the heart’s left artery that, when blocked, causes a massive heart attack that will likely lead to a sudden death. The blockage is made up of platelets streaming to the site of a ruptured cholesterol plaque. When this happens, there is a five-minute window of time to receive emergency care.
During a double bypass, blood vessels are taken from another area of the body, typically the leg, and grafted onto the heart vessel around the blockage to literally reroute the flow of blood. If two vessels are blocked and need to be bypassed, the surgery is referred to as a double bypass.
With the urgency and hurriedness of it all, Darcel says there was no time to think about the gravity of the situation: “Only after a meeting with Dr. Sweeney in the operating room, and he gently telling me about the procedure and how they would be stopping my heart, did I realize this was the real deal.” “I guess this was the best way to do it though,” she jokes. The surgery was successful, but the Wellers learned afterward that the blockage had actually been at 98 percent. Because of the severity and location of the blockage, the surgeon said Darcel would have been dead in a month. “I thank God for his blessing,” says Darcel. “I never thought much about a cardio test. I had been a little tired at the time, but thought it was due to babysitting my grandchildren. I never had true signs of heart distress.” Today, Darcel says she feels great. She has a checkup every six months and cardiovascular tests annually. She has not had to change her lifestyle, and the only medication needed is what she had already been on for blood pressure and cholesterol. She continues to serve in volunteer roles representing Alpha Phi International, including as Alpha Phi’s Kingwood, Texas, Alumnae Panhellenic representative for the past 30 years. Darcel describes how the experience has changed her: “It’s a miracle that this happened. It renewed my faith in God. My relationships with my husband, family and friends are more special. I don’t want to take anything for granted.” She adds, “I have four small grandchildren who live nearby, and I want to make sure I’m creating memories for them.” Since her bypass, Darcel is spreading the word about the importance of being screened for heart disease. She says she has brought her cardiologist 11 new patients. “At least three found out they needed medical attention,” she says. “Women are pretty well attuned to getting regular mammograms and gynecological exams,” she says. “They should also be getting tested for heart disease. My decision to do so saved my life.”
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Long Beach
BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia Sisters cheered on the Vancouver Canucks hockey team during the spring and enjoyed a beach barbecue during the summer. Alumnae can be found all over the world, as some recently relocated for new career opportunities to Paris, Toronto, London and Australia. Contact: Nav Sidhu (Beta Theta-British Columbia), navsidhu@gmail.com
Alumnae and CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) collegians gathered at the chapter house to hand-sew comfort pillows given to heart patients after surgery for the Cardiac Care Unit at Miller’s Children’s Hospital. Fifty pillows were created. Just as significant were the friendships built during the event. Contact: Rachael Harrison Lingle (Theta-Michigan), hrachaelh@hotmail.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae - Long Beach Chapter
Silicon Valley
QUEBEC Quebec Members enjoyed a potluck meal at Gillian Kumka’s (Beta Eta-Manitoba) house, a Founders’ Day celebration and a holiday shopping event. Sisters look forward to a trip to Quebec City in February.
Alumnae enjoyed a day at the races at Golden Gate Fields and martinis and manicures at the swanky Hotel Valencia. The annual Founders’ Day celebration, chaired by Deanna Del Grande (Beta Psi-San Jose State) at the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara, was attended by more than 200 alumnae and collegians. Check out the chapter’s website for future events.
Contact: Cindy Auger (Eta Chi-Bishop’s), cindyauger@alumnae.alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Quebec Alumnae Chapter
Contact: Karen Siegel Fitting (Eta Alpha-New Hampshire), siliconvalleyphis@yahoo.com Web: siliconvalleyphis.org Facebook: Silicon Valley Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
UNITED STATES
FLORIDA
CALIFORNIA
Daytona Beach
San Francisco The chapter’s newly formed revitalization committee is in place, led by President Bailey Douglass (Gamma ZetaPuget Sound), and members have hosted two events to spread the word. Sisters have enjoyed happy hour events, began a book club and helped local collegiate chapters with recruitment. Contact: Bailey Douglass, sf.alphaphi@gmail.com Facebook: San Francisco Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
Alumnae gathered at the Panhellenic scholarship fundraising luncheon where Martha Greenleaf Halling (Gamma Phi-Florida State) was recognized; the annual awards are now named in her honor. Martha has been instrumental in coordinating the awards for several years and currently is battling ALS. She is a treasure and inspiration to Alpha Phi and her community. The next alumnae gathering is a potluck at Lorilyn Hamlin Prioletti’s (Delta Eta-Adrian) home in February. Contact: Linda Lampman (Pi-North Dakota), lindalampman@att.net
LONG BEACH, CALIF. Alumnae and CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) collegians hold a sewing party for Miller’s Children’s Hospital.
Emerald Coast Members celebrated the alumnae chapter’s second anniversary with dinner at the restaurant where the chapter was first organized. They welcomed International Executive Board Director Susan Weiskittle Barrick (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) and Foundation Director of Philanthropic Campaigns Nancy Owen Craig (Beta ChiBucknell) at a luncheon at Finz Restaurant on the Gulf. Contact: Terri Rolik Dalsky (Beta Omega-Kent State), tljd@aol.com
Jacksonville First Coast Members spent a getaway weekend at St. Simons Island, Georgia, hosted by Melanie White Cabiness (Epsilon Phi-NC State). They gathered at a local restaurant for a meeting and to socialize. Sisters celebrated Founders’ Day with a ceremony and luncheon. Contact: Lucy Kazarovich (Delta UpsilonBaldwin-Wallace), jaxclev@comcast.net Web: sites.google.com/site/alphaphijaxfl
Miami CHICAGO WESTERN VILLAGES, ILL. Members enjoy a nature walk.
Whitney Manson (Beta Pi-USC) hosted a wine tasting in her home. The event included a guest speaker from the wine industry who taught alumnae how to distinguish different wines, as well as proper etiquette during tastings. Members held a joint event with the Ft. Lauderdale alumnae chapter to celebrate Founders’ Day. Contact: Pia Lestrade Dahms (Iota Lambda-Connecticut), miamialphaphi@gmail.com Web: miamialphaphi.wordpress.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae of Miami
ILLINOIS Chicago Western Villages Members enjoyed a nature walk and picnic lunch in Woodridge. They held a joint Founders’ Day celebration with DuPage Valley alumnae. Contact: Chris Williams Barr (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), chrisbarrw@att.net Facebook: Chicago Western Villages Alpha Phi
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Alumnae Pride MASSACHUSSETTS
NEW MEXICO
MetroWest MA
Albuquerque
The sixth annual Founders’ Day tea had the largest attendance yet. Members enjoyed dinner out and an annual holiday swap.
Featured Phi honors in the chapter’s fall newsletter went to Mary Lue Wickersham Cole (Gamma Delta-Kansas). She has served the chapter in many ways since she joined us in 1957, including social and philanthropy chairman, recording secretary and vice president of membership. Currently, she is treasurer, corresponding secretary and bridge chairman and spearheads the annual holiday project for needy families. She received the Michaelanean Award at the 1980 Convention in Albuquerque.
Contact: Deborah Travers Abbott (Theta Beta-Bryant), webabbott@hotmail.com
MISSOURI Kansas City Metropolitan
NORTHERN NEVADA Alumnae participate in a local Heart Walk.
IOWA
Alumnae celebrated Central Missouri (Theta Lambda) collegiate chapter’s 20th anniversary and the university’s homecoming weekend. They joined collegians to host a tailgate lunch, attend the football game and enjoy a reunion party and social. Contact: Jamie Kluesner (Theta LambdaCentral Missouri), jamielkluesner@hotmail.com Facebook: Kansas City MO Metro Alpha Phi Alum
Contact: Barbara Christopher Swenson (Beta MuAlabama), donbarbara1208@gmail.com
NEW YORK NYC Metro Sisters pampered themselves with manicures and pedicures, traveled to The Cloisters museum and gardens and held a wine and cheese event. They celebrated Founders’ Day with brunch at a local eatery. Members also enjoyed a cooking class.
Eastern Iowa
MONTANA
The chapter meets monthly for lunch. They have supported Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta) and Iowa (Delta Epsilon) collegiate chapters, including assisting during recruitment and attending the pancake breakfast fundraiser at Delta Epsilon.
Missoula Alumnae attended a wine tasting, helped with Montana (Chi) collegiate chapter’s formal recruitment and attended the chapter’s Red Dress Casino Night philanthropy event. Email the chapter’s president to receive chapter updates.
Contact: Jennifer Broadbent (Eta Iota-Pennsylvania), jennifer.broadbent@gmail.com Web: nycalphaphi.org Facebook: NYC Metro Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi
Contact: Jill Averett Flewitt (Beta Theta-British Columbia), aphijill@gmail.com
Contact: Allison Squires (Chi-Montana), allison.squires@gmail.com Facebook: Missoula Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi
NORTH CAROLINA
KANSAS Greater Kansas City
NEVADA
Sisters enjoyed a Burgers, Brats and Bordeaux event. They celebrated Founders’ Day with a ceremony and shared what Alpha Phi means to each sister. Members also enjoyed a holiday party.
Northern Nevada
Contact: Kelli Wilson Daly (Nu-Nebraska), krwdaly@yahoo.com Web: kc-aphis.com Facebook: Greater Kansas City Alpha Phi Alumnae
Contact: Lydia Lapham (Beta Upsilon-Oregon State), lydia.lapham@yahoo.com Web: sites.google.com/site/nnaphi Facebook: Northern Nevada Alpha Phi Alumnae
Alumnae enjoyed a bowling night. Seven sisters participated in the American Heart Association Northern Nevada Heart Walk and raised more than $1,100.
Charlotte The chapter held a meet and greet event that welcomed new members. They celebrated Founders’ Day with brunch at a local bistro. Contact: Stephanie Miller (Theta Xi-Shippensburg), aphistephm@hotmail.com Web: www.queencityphis.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter of Charlotte
Greenville Area Alumnae met at University Chop House to celebrate Founders’ Day and friendships that have covered as
Wichita Alumnae enjoyed a meet and greet at Whiskey Steakhouse. Members helped Wichita State (Gamma Xi) collegians with formal recruitment and joined them for an ice cream social. A wine tasting was hosted by Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State). The ivy circle enjoyed a sushi night at Kanai Restaurant. The chapter welcomed two new members who recently moved: Katie Glunt (Beta Upsilon-Oregon State) and Laura McAllaster Ruediger (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech). Contact: Marcia Weddle, mcweddle@cox.net Facebook: Wichita Alumnae of Alpha Phi Twitter: WichitaAPhiAlum
KENTUCKY Lexington Members have enjoyed monthly dinners for more than a year. Area alumnae are invited to join the group. Contact: Cassie Allison (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest), cassie.e.allison@gmail.com
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METROWEST MASSACHUSETTS Sisters enjoy an annual Founders’ Day tea.
SOUTH CAROLINA Upstate South Carolina Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day and recognized milestone anniversaries with brunch at The Green Room. They enjoyed a wine tasting, a holiday gathering and a paint and wine class. Sisters meet for lunch, dinner or happy hour each month. They will participate in an American Heart Association Heart Walk this spring. The chapter would love to welcome new members at future events. Contact: Carol Butler Freeman (Zeta Mu-Colorado State), clbutler@alumnae.alphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Upstate SC Alumnae NORTH TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS Sisters celebrate Founders’ Day.
many as 50 years. Sisters gathered at the East Carolina (Delta Alpha) chapter house to honor graduating seniors and recognize alumnae who have been members for 50 years. Area alumnae are welcome at chapter events. Contact the chapter’s president for more information. Contact: Gail Burton Joyner (Delta Alpha-East Carolina), alumnaephis@yahoo.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Greenville Alumnae Chapter
NORTH DAKOTA Grand Forks More than 200 alumnae from the U.S., Canada and Europe returned for North Dakota (Pi) chapter’s 100th anniversary celebration. Thank you to Margaret McErlane Anderson (Pi-North Dakota), daughter of chapter Founder Fannie Rose Terrett McErlane (Pi-North Dakota), for her generous support. Thanks also goes to Trisha Durbin Adamson and Lisa Phillips McCormick (both Pi-North Dakota) for helping collect donations for the study room and other fundraising for the chapter. The collegiate chapter is getting closer to the amount needed to install the house’s fire sprinkler system by 2014. Those who would like to donate may contact the chapter. Contact: Kathy Lynch Ashe (Pi-North Dakota), ashekathy@hotmail.com
OHIO Ashland Area Alumnae enjoyed wine and tapas at the Happy Grape Restaurant in Mansfield, Ohio. They honored Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) new members with a dessert buffet. President Ann Hathaway Schar (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) read from the chapter’s original songbook about the meaning of sisterhood. Alumnae shared memories, and new members revealed their favorite Alpha Phi experience thus far. Alumnae also supported the collegiate chapter’s Red Dress Gala by collecting items and providing gift baskets for the silent auction. Contact: Ann Schar, abassoc@zoominternet.net Facebook: Ashland Ohio Area Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
OKLAHOMA Greater Tulsa Members hosted an area event for collegians and their mothers during the summer. They created a beautiful
coffee and chocolate basket that was auctioned at the Oklahoma (Phi) chapter’s Red Dress Gala. Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with an afternoon tea. Contact: Sonja Silva (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian), srsilva68@hotmail.com
Oklahoma City Members raised $525 for the American Heart Association and honored Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) new graduates. During the summer, members were invited to a special sneak preview of “The Help” and launched a new website. They hosted a Founders’ Day tea for their legacies and Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) collegians. Alumnae enjoyed dinner at Pearl’s, a movie night and a holiday ornament exchange and dinner. Contact: Bethany Anderson Brown (Phi-Oklahoma), banders@flash.net Web: okcaphialum.org Facebook: Oklahoma City Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
OREGON Portland Alumnae welcomed new members at a picnic during the summer. They met for a happy hour, hosted a Founders’ Day lunch with Linfield (Theta Alpha) collegians and cheered on runners during the Portland Marathon. Other events included a yoga night, a manicure/pedicure afternoon and dinner out. Contact: Meagan Baker (Beta Rho-Washington State), megara783@hotmail.com Facebook: Alpha Phis of Portland / SW WA
PENNSYLVANIA Northeast Pennsylvania Members celebrated Founders’ Day with a sisterhood event including pumpkin picking at Roba Family Farms in Dalton. Sisters volunteered with a local community group and enjoyed a holiday party. Those in Northeast Pennsylvania should email Samantha Conter (Theta XiShippensburg) at samanthaconter@gmail.com to find out how to get involved. Contact: Juliann Colotti (Theta Omega-Barry), julicolotti@gmail.com Facebook: Northeast Pennsylvania Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
TEXAS Fort Worth Chapter officers met at Blue Mesa Restaurant to plan activities for the year. Members celebrated Founders’ Day with the Dallas and Suburban alumnae chapter at Tillman’s Roadhouse in the historic Bishop Arts District of Dallas. Contact: LeLynne Waltman Knight (Zeta NuTexas Christian), lelynn@prodigy.net Web: fortworthalphaphi.com Facebook: Fort Worth Alpha Phi Twitter: FtWorthAlphaPhi
North Tarrant County The chapter is in its third year. A dinner included prospective members. Sisters participated in a Founders’ Day ceremony, gathered at a restaurant in Grapevine for a gift exchange and helped the WFAA Channel 8 Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive. Contact: Donna Garrett Marshall (Delta BetaTexas A&M/Commerce), donnamarshall3@verizon.net
Northwest Houston Alumnae held a Heart of Gold event, selling back gold and raising money for the Alpha Phi Foundation’s Forget Me Not Fund. The chapter enjoyed a Grape Escape event with their “beaux.” Contact: Susan Kimbrough Danbom (Gamma IotaTexas Tech), steve.susan.danbom@sbcglobal.net Facebook: NW Houston Alpha Phi Alumnae
San Antonio Alumnae gathered for a casino-themed open house. They attended the annual Panhellenic Association of San Antonio Girls Night Out event at Alamo Café, enjoying an evening with alumnae from other sororities. Sisters showed off their creative abilities at The Painted Plate. Contact: Heather Canales DeCamp (Iota Beta-St. Mary’s), lifeiszippy@yahoo.com Web: sanantoniophis.com Facebook: Alpha Phi San Antonio Alum
Wichita Falls Sisters celebrated Founders’ Day with sweet treats and joined Midwestern State (Gamma Omega) collegians to celebrate homecoming. Alumnae held a game night, attended the collegiate chapter’s annual Red Dress Gala and celebrated its graduating seniors. A holiday party
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Alumnae Pride was hosted by Amy Brandt Wardell (Gamma OmegaMidwestern State). Sisters also collected hygienic items and clothing for a local shelter for teenagers.
New Alumnae Chapters Congratulations to the following chapter for recently receiving its charter!
Contact: Shirley Johnston (Gamma OmegaMidwestern State), shirleelou@yahoo.com
Southern Ontario, Canada, Alumnae Chapter
UTAH
Chartered: Oct. 18, 2011 Chapter President: Emily Campbell (Theta Eta-Western Ontario) Email: emcampbell12@gmail.com
Salt Lake Sisters were excited about the Utah (Beta Sigma) collegiate chapter’s recolonization and enjoyed helping with the efforts. They hold monthly dinners and periodic game nights. Contact the chapter if you are interested in joining their next activity. Contact: Natalie Challier (Gamma Zeta-Puget Sound), alphaphi.saltlake@gmail.com Web: saltlakealumnae.blogspot.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Salt Lake Alumnae Chapter
VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA PENINSULA, VA. Posing during a Founders’ Day event are current and former presidents of the alumnae chapter and ivy connection: (from left) Lisa Gomez Eblen (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State), Lynsey Foley (Theta PhiChristopher Newport), Amanda Godfrey (Epsilon Eta-Old Dominion) and Sarah McElwee Jaeschke (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport).
Northern Virginia Sisters hosted a welcome gathering and enjoyed a happy hour. George Mason (Eta Lambda) collegians joined alumnae for a Founders’ Day brunch. Other events included ice skating and dining out. They look forward to the annual Panhellenic play.
Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters are revitalizing in the following areas:
❧ California San Francisco ❧ Florida Naples, Orlando ❧ Indiana Indianapolis ❧ Massachusetts Boston ❧ Minnesota Minneapolis/St. Paul ❧ Montana Missoula ❧ New Jersey Central New Jersey ❧ Ohio Akron ❧ Pennsylvania Philadelphia Ivy Connection ❧ Tennessee Nashville Please contact Paige Stallings (GammaDePauw) at pstallings@alphaphi.org if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area.
Contact: Olivia Wheeler Rabinowitch (Zeta Iota-Virginia), rabinowitch@msn.com Web: alphaphi-va.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae of Northern Virginia
Virginia Peninsula Founders’ Day was celebrated in Newport News, Va., with the Hampton Roads ivy connection and Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) and Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta) collegians. President Lisa Gomez Eblen (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State) hosted, and it was the largest Founders’ Day celebration yet. Thanks go to Joyce Phillips Rayfield (Chi-Montana) for her continued support of this event. Ivy connection President Sarah McElwee Jaeschke (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) led the ceremony. Contact: Lisa Eblen, lisa.eblen@med.navy.mil Facebook: Virginia Peninsula Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
WISCONSIN Milwaukee During the chapter’s Founders’ Day celebration, Bev Umaske Keller (Gamma Upsilon-Wisconsin/Milwaukee) was recognized for 50 years of membership. Contact: Linda Robnett Short (Delta PsiWisconsin/Oshkosh), cabinstil@gmail.com
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Web Extra WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS Sisters congratulate Midwestern State (Gamma Omega) graduating seniors and welcome them as new alumnae.
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On Campus University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma) Sisters were honored to receive three awards at the university’s 2010-11 Greek Awards: New Member of the Year, Outstanding Philanthropy and Chapter of the Year. The chapter welcomed nine new members during informal recruitment. Sisters also hosted an Alumnae Career Day at the chapter house. Web: pacificalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - University of the Pacific
USC (Beta Pi)
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT (ZETA BETA) The chapter takes first place in the football competition during Greek Week.
CANADA
UNITED STATES
BRITISH COLUMBIA
CALIFORNIA
British Columbia (Beta Theta)
CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)
Sisters participated in the annual SELF Challenge. A retreat at Sun Peaks Resort helped the chapter prepare for formal recruitment; they welcomed 24 new members. Sisters participated in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days and the university’s annual Day of the Longboat. They celebrated Founders’ Day with parents and alumnae at the New Bohemian Restaurant. They also hosted the AlphaTraz fundraiser in October.
The chapter welcomed 38 new members and enjoyed a special visit from Gamma Kappa alumna and International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach). After winning the SELF Challenge, the chapter enjoyed a fun day at Disneyland and Build-A-Bear Workshop. Sisters also enjoyed volunteering at the Orange County Heart Walk.
Web: ubcalphaphi.com Twitter: AlphaPhiUBC
ONTARIO Toronto (Xi) The chapter welcomed 10 new members following a successful recruitment. They hosted a clothing drive for a local school. The annual Red Dress Gala included a silent auction and two bands and benefited women’s heart health.
Sisters welcomed 65 new members following a successful recruitment. Bid Night had a theme of It’s A Pirate’s Life for Phis and included an appearance by Jack Sparrow, henna tattoos, fortunes told by a palm reader and fortune teller, and dancing the night away to a live band. They also hosted the annual Heart of Gold philanthropy event. Web: uscalphaphi.org Facebook: USC Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiUSC
COLORADO Denver (Iota Xi) A successful recruitment included a sisterhood video and Plinko for Philanthropy Day. The chapter celebrated Bid Day with 50 new members.
Facebook: Alpha Phi CSULB Twitter: AlphaPhiCSULB
Web: dualphaphi.com Facebook: DU Alpha Phi Twitter: DUAlphaPhi
Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta)
Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma)
During Greek Week, members took first place in football and placed second in the lip sync competition. They hosted the second annual Capture-A-Phi philanthropy event and the chapter’s 35th anniversary luncheon. Web: alphaphilmu.com Facebook: LMU Alpha Phi Twitter: LMUAlphaPhi
The chapter welcomed 25 new members during formal recruitment. They hosted the Phiesta philanthropy event and participated in homecoming week. Web: unco.edu/greek/organizations/alpha_phi.html Facebook: Alpha Phi UNC
CONNECTICUT
UC/Berkeley (Lambda)
Connecticut (Iota Lambda)
The chapter welcomed 21 new members following a successful recruitment. They celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary in October as part of their first Red Dress Gala.
Sisters hosted a successful Red Dress Gala that was attended by many alumnae and parents. The chapter took first place in the Greek Week competition with the help of 46 newly initiated sisters. Sisterhood events included spending a day at the horse races and ice skating in San Francisco.
The chapter held an annual barbecue for parents and alumnae at the chapter house. They hosted the fall Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event to benefit My Sister’s Place, a local women’s and children’s shelter.
Web: alphaphiuwo.com Facebook: UWO Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiUWO
Web: calalphaphi.com Facebook: UCBAlphaPhi Twitter: CalAlphaPhi
Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta)
UCLA (Beta Delta)
Sisters welcomed 18 new members during formal recruitment. The chapter hosted the annual Move Your Phi’t: Heel Your Heart Edition, with participants completing a 3km walk in heels. The event raised more than $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters also held a Take Back the Night community event and enjoyed Parent’s Day.
Members were proud to receive the highest overall Panhellenic GPA for a second year running. They welcomed 56 new members. Sisters hosted the Mr. Greek philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. They celebrated sisterhood through a group yoga class, pumpkin carving and gingerbread house building.
Web: laurieralphaphi.com
Web: aphibruins.com Facebook: UCLA Alpha Phi Twitter: UCLA_AlphaPhi
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Web: alphaphiuconn.com Facebook: Alpha Phi UConn Twitter: AlphaPhiUConn CSU/LONG BEACH (GAMMA KAPPA) Sisters celebrate winning the SELF Challenge at Disneyland.
GEORGIA
Indiana State (Delta Pi)
Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)
Lindsey Skaza was named the university’s Greek of the Month. She was nominated by her peers and voted on by members of the Order of Omega.
The chapter hosted a successful fourth annual Red Dress Gala. Sisters enjoyed a New Orleans-themed homecoming, a spa day retreat and a ghost tour sisterhood event. Members look forward to Heart Health Week, their King of Hearts philanthropy event, Greek Week and participating in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service during the spring. Web: gtalphaphi.org Facebook: Georgia Tech Alpha Phi
ILLINOIS DePaul (Iota Eta) Sisters welcomed more than 30 new members. Bid Day was themed Welcome to Royal-Phi, featured a castle, feather boas, beads and members in their finest princess tiaras, and was held at Medieval Times. The chapter hosted their first Eat Your Heart Out pancake breakfast to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Facebook: Alpha Phi DePaul
Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) The chapter welcomed 11 new members during fall recruitment. Sisters hosted the fourth annual Mud Olympics philanthropy event that raised $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event had the largest attendance of the last four years.
INDIANA DePauw (Gamma) The chapter hosted a successful Red Dress Gala that featured a silent auction and dinner and raised more than $5,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Other events included a Tigerstock Tailgate fundraiser that raised money for a local shelter, a Phi Safari-themed informal and an annual sisterhood retreat.
Indiana U. Southeast (Zeta Epsilon) Sisters have been hosting Zumba classes the first Wednesday of every month to promote heart health on campus. They welcomed nine new members following formal recruitment.
Purdue (Delta Mu) The chapter hosted the annual Greek Open, an 18-hole golf scramble, to support women’s heart health. Fraternity men and their fathers were invited to compete, and Delta Mu sisters served as team coaches. A cookout was enjoyed by all at the chapter house following the tournament.
IOWA Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta) Sisters successfully implemented their first Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event. They raised more than $3,000 in three hours to support women’s heart health. Web: alphaphiet.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Epsilon Theta Chapter Twitter: AlphaPhiET
KANSAS Wichita State (Gamma Xi) The chapter had a successful recruitment, welcoming 30 new members. Catch the Phi-ver was this year’s recruitment theme. Sisters participated in intramural sports, community service projects and campus events. Web: alphaphigammaxi.com Facebook: Wichita State Alpha Phi Twitter: WSUAlphaPhi
Web: depauwalphaphi.blogspot.com Twitter: AlphaPhiDePauw INDIANA U. SOUTHEAST (ZETA EPSILON) Chapter sisters host a themed Zumba class.
DEPAUL (IOTA ETA) Sisters celebrate new members on Bid Day.
MAINE Maine (Delta Nu) Sisters had a successful formal recruitment. They were excited to be named Chapter of the Year by the university for the third year in a row. Web: umainealphaphi.com Facebook: UMaine Alpha Phi
MARYLAND Maryland (Delta Zeta) The chapter welcomed eight new members following recruitment. Collegians, families and guests enjoyed a successful Red Dress Gala, raising close to $7,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event included performances by two a cappella groups and a presentation about the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter also co-sponsored the Patient 9 Crabwalk, a 5k walk/run and crab fest that raised almost $4,000 for melanoma and skin cancer research. Facebook: Alpha Phi University of Maryland
MASSACHUSSETTS Bentley (Zeta Rho) Sisters welcomed six new members during fall informal recruitment. They volunteered with the Poland Spring Green Team at Fenway Park during a Red Sox baseball game to help collect recyclables and promote sustainability. The chapter participated in a sorority football competition. They hosted the Alpha Traz philanthropy event, collecting nonperishable goods for a local soup kitchen and donations for the Alpha Phi Foundation. A parent and family luncheon featured good food and a Bentley Falcons football game. Web: bentleyalphaphi.com
Boston (Eta) Taylor Watson was named BU’s Sorority President of the Year. Laura Doyle represented the chapter at Alpha Phi International's Emerging Leaders Institute. The chapter received a Most Improved GPA award from Panhellenic Council. They hosted a self-defense seminar and participated in Greek Week and enjoyed a sisterhood retreat in Salem, Mass. They also hosted the annual Jail ’N Bail philanthropy event. Web: alphaphiboston.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Boston University Winter 2012
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On Campus MISSOURI Central Missouri (Theta Lambda) Collegians initiated 21 new members into the chapter. Beth Little was a homecoming queen candidate. Alumnae were invited to celebrate the chapter’s 20th anniversary. Sisters raised more than $500 by hosting a favorite philanthropy event: Alphatraz. A sisterhood sleepover featured pizza and movies.
WASHINGTON (SIGMA) The chapter welcomes new members.
Twitter: AlphaPhiBU
MIT (Zeta Phi) Sisters welcomed 35 new members following formal recruitment. They hosted a fall philanthropy event and participated in homecoming activities. They also were named to the MIT FSILG (Fraternities, Sororities and Independent Living Groups) honor roll, placing them with one of the top 10 GPAs among these groups. Web: aphi.mit.edu Facebook: MIT Alpha Phi Twitter: MITAlphaPhi
The chapter welcomed 55 new members following recruitment. Several sisterhood events were planned, including apple picking. They hosted the annual Red Dress Gala to support the Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: alphaphitheta.com
Western Michigan (Delta Theta) The chapter earned five out of five stars at the Standards of Excellence ceremony presented by Panhellenic. They had a successful recruitment and hosted COB events, including an ice cream social and Phiesta taco night. The chapter will host their fourth annual Red Dress Gala in February. Web: deltatheta-alphaphi.org Twitter: AlphaPhiWMU
MINNESOTA Minnesota (Epsilon) The chapter welcomed 29 new members following a successful recruitment. The chapter’s homecoming theme was Team America, with collegians wearing red, white and blue. The fall philanthropy event raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter enjoyed exchanges with other Greek organizations during the fall, including a football tailgate and pajama-themed event. They also hosted a Dad’s Day event at the opening Gopher football game. Facebook: AlphaPhi Minnesota Twitter: AlphaPhiUMN
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Rensselaer (Theta Tau) Sisters welcomed 15 new members following recruitment. They hosted an alumnae weekend that included a pottery painting event and participating in the university’s fifth annual Greek ChowderFest competition.
NEBRASKA
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Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi)
Rochester (Theta Kappa)
The house’s lounge, chapter room, formal lounge and study room were redecorated during the summer. Alumnae and collegians assisted with the makeover. Sisters initiated 38 new members. The chapter was crowned homecoming champions, winning four out of the six competitions and placing in all six events. The women also received the highest sorority GPA on campus: 3.48.
NEW JERSEY Eta Etas participated in Meet the Greeks, community service activities, bake sales and movie nights. Sisters hosted a brunch for alumnae during University Weekend. They also hosted the chapter’s fifth annual Red Dress Gala.
Michigan (Theta)
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Seton Hall (Eta Eta)
MICHIGAN
the Share Our Strength benefit dinner at Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity to help end childhood hunger. They also aided Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity with their Car Wash for the Cure philanthropy event to support breast cancer research.
Web: alphaphietaeta.webs.com
NEW YORK Cornell (Delta) Collegians hosted the Ivy Man philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. They enjoyed a sisterhood event and hosted a dinner in celebration of Founders’ Day. Alumnae were invited to brunch at the chapter on homecoming weekend. Sisters co-sponsored
RENSSELAER (THETA TAU) Collegians and alumnae enjoy Greek ChowderFest.
Members held a sisterhood event at Charlotte Beach. They celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary with their annual Red Dress Gala that included alumnae and family members from all across the country. The Alpha Traz fall philanthropy event raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: uralphaphi.org Facebook: Rochester Alpha Phi
SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau) Fall recruitment events included a pizza and board game night, barbecue and movie night. They welcomed 15 new members. Sisters were among those honored during a Greek convocation that was held to recognize academic excellence within fraternities and sororities. Facebook: Alpha Phi SUNY Cortland
SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi) Sisters hosted a successful alumnae weekend that also celebrated the chapter’s 15th anniversary. The chapter had the highest GPA on campus for the second semester in a row. They won the New Member Education Showcase for having the best new member program in the Greek community. They also won Greek Week this year. Facebook: Theta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi
Syracuse (Alpha) The chapter’s fifth annual Red Dress Gala featured dinner, music and a silent and live auction. The chapter raised $11,000 to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: alpha-phi.net Facebook: Alpha Phi Syracuse University
NORTH CAROLINA East Carolina (Delta Alpha) Delta Alpha welcomed 27 new members during fall formal recruitment. For Family Weekend, sisters and their families enjoyed a barbeque and social. They celebrated Big and Little Sister Reveal. For homecoming, the chapter hosted a brunch with local alumnae. Fun new ideas were in the works for the chapter’s Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event, its first Red Dress Gala and a sisterhood retreat. Web: alphaphiecu.org
NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota (Pi) Sisters celebrated the chapter’s 100th anniversary Oct. 21-23. The chapter hosted a successful 5K walk/run, with 225 participants, to benefit a local hospital. Web: und.edu/org/alphaphi
OHIO Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) Faculty and members of other campus organizations attended the chapter’s annual Red Dress Gala. They welcomed 26 new members following recruitment. Facebook: Alpha Phi Epsilon Alpha
Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon)
CSU/EAST BAY (ETA DELTA) Kaylee Mosher, Molly Agraviador and Erika Martinez volunteer in Arusha, Tanzania. They worked at an orphanage and a local school.
welcomed six new members during informal recruitment. They hosted a new philanthropy event, the Phiesta Bowl flag football tournament. Web: community.udayton.edu/studentorgs/alphaphi Facebook: Alpha Phi Zeta Psi Chapter University of Dayton Twitter: UD_AlphaPhi
Kent State (Beta Omega) Sisters enjoyed this year’s homecoming keynote speaker, Bruce Jenner. They hosted the chapter’s second annual Eat Your Heart Out philanthropy event.
Twitter: DuqAlphaPhi
Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma) Sisters celebrated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a Tie One On event with Kappa Delta and Chi Omega sororities and raised more than $1,000. During homecoming weekend, sisters decorated a beautiful tent with cake pops and cupcakes to celebrate the return of several alumnae. They also hosted the fifth annual Alpha Male philanthropy event. Web: fandmaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Zeta Sigma
The chapter welcomed 17 new members during recruitment. Big and Little Sister Week festivities included a ceremony, race and cookout. Sisters dressed as Disney princesses and helped run games at the Princess Ball and Pumpkin Fest. The chapter hosted a car wash and the fourth annual Cardiac Arrest fall philanthropy event, raising more than $1,300 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters also hosted a Founders’ Day dinner for local alumnae.
Facebook: Alpha Phi of Kent State University
West Chester (Epsilon Kappa)
Miami University (Gamma Nu)
Sisters welcomed 29 new members on Bid Day. They hosted an alumnae holiday event to collect items to send to military men and women serving overseas.
Web: alphaphibwc.com Facebook: BWC Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiBWC
OKLAHOMA
Dayton (Zeta Psi) After winning every competition during Greek Week, sisters took home the Greek Week champion trophy. They
The chapter held their ninth annual King of Hearts competition that raised more than $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members also participated in Greek Week and took first place in Bandstand. Web: alphaphimuohio.com
Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) The chapter Bid Day theme was J’adore Alpha Phi. Sisters celebrated the chapter’s 32 new members with a Super Phi theme. New members were initiated in October. The Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event raised $940. Web: ocualphaphi.com
USC (BETA PI) Members enjoy a sunny day at the beach.
PENNSYLVANIA Duquesne (Epsilon Iota) The chapter began the semester with a sisterhood event. They welcomed 11 new members through fall COB recruitment. Several alumnae showed their support by attending the chapter’s annual Red Dress Gala to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: duqalphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Duquesne University
Web: wix.com/wcuaphi/wcualphaphi#! Facebook: Alpha Phi West Chester University
SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota (Psi) The chapter welcomed 35 new members following fall recruitment. To celebrate Founders’ Day, sisters hosted an alumnae brunch and recognized collegians for outstanding academic achievement. The chapter showed school spirit throughout homecoming week. Senior Alissa Horn was recognized as a royalty finalist. Web: aphisouthdakota.moonfruit.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at the University of South Dakota Twitter: USDAlphaPhi
TEXAS Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Blake Wagner proposed the idea for a new Hug a Bear philanthropy event, which will replace hard pillows used by patients at local hospitals following open heart surgery with teddy bears. They had already raised $730 within the Winter 2012
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On Campus WASHINGTON Washington (Sigma) The chapter welcomed 37 new members following fall formal recruitment. Sisters enjoyed a Founders’ Day celebration with Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) collegians at the Olympic Hotel in Seattle. The chapter’s Red Dress Gala will be held on Feb. 4 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Seattle. For more information, visit the chapter’s website. Web: students.washington.edu/alphaphi Facebook: Sigma of Alpha Phi University of Washington NORTH DAKOTA (PI) Runners prepare for the chapter’s 5K walk/run.
first two weeks of collecting donations to pay for materials. The annual Red Dress Gala featured a silent auction that made $12,000, doubling the amount raised last year. The chapter initiated 56 new members. Web: techaphi.com
West Virginia (Beta Iota) The chapter had a successful formal recruitment and welcomed 28 new members. During homecoming, the chapter took first place during Greek Games, and Katie Pappa and Emily Dill were named to the homecoming court.
Wisconsin (Iota)
Southern Utah (Theta Sigma) The chapter welcomed 24 new members following fall recruitment. Sisters enjoyed the annual homecoming parade and cheering on the football team with alumnae. Web: alphaphisuu.com
VIRGINIA James Madison (Theta Iota) Sisters enjoyed a successful fall recruitment and welcomed 55 new members. They celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary, welcoming alumnae ranging from founding members to recent graduates.
The chapter welcomed 52 new members following fall recruitment. Bid Day featured a celebration at the chapter house complete with food and a Phiesta theme. Members hosted the Red Dress Gala and included the implementation of new fundraising methods and more entertainment during the event.
BRITISH COLUMBIA (BETA THETA) The chapter welcomes new members.
Web: alphaphiiota.tumblr.com Twitter: AlphaPhiIota
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Virginia (Zeta Iota)
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The chapter sponsored a Red Dress Brunch, where sisters and parents enjoyed healthy food and learned about women’s heart health. Sisters hosted the annual Parent’s Formal that featured dinner, dancing and a silent auction. A record amount was raised for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: alphaphiuva.com Twitter: APhi_UVA
Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron) The chapter participated in several other Greek groups’ philanthropy events, but their greatest achievement was the annual Red Dress Gala they hosted. The event was organized by Alli Sharper and included dinner and a raffle. It was a memorable night for collegians, their families and alumnae. The event raised more than $15,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: alphaphivt.celect.org
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SYRACUSE (ALPHA) Sisters enjoy the chapter’s Red Dress Gala.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (DELTA DELTA) New members are welcomed during a J’adore Alpha Phi-themed Bid Day.
MIAMI UNIVERSITY (GAMMA NU) Sisters celebrate after winning Bandstand during Greek Week.
Extension Update
Milestone Anniversaries Congratulations to the following collegiate chapters that celebrate milestone anniversaries in 2012! 140 Years Syracuse (Alpha)
125 Years DePauw (Gamma)
120 Years Michigan (Theta)
100 Years Ohio State (Rho)
95 Years Oklahoma (Phi)
90 Years Illinois (Beta Alpha) Michigan State (Beta Beta)
65 Years Indiana (Beta Tau) Oregon State (Beta Upsilon)
55 Years Miami University (Gamma Nu)
50 Years
Alpha Phi’s Newest Colonies This spring, Alpha Phi will begin three new chapters at Northern Arizona University, Creighton University and Clemson University. Colonizations will take place in January 2012! Northern Arizona University (NAU), in Flagstaff, Ariz., is presently home to Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta and Pi Beta Phi. The university’s Greek community has seen record growth and is supported by the fact that all of the Greek organizations reside in the same residence hall, Mountain View Hall. Theta Delta chapter will return to Alpha Phi’s roll with the invitation to recolonize at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Alpha Phi joins Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Theta Phi Alpha, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi. Alpha Phi will participate in the first round of formal recruitment in mid-January and colonize shortly after. Collegians from Nebraska (Nu) and Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) and local alumnae attended the presentation in October. At Clemson University in Clemson, S.C., Alpha Phi joins 11 established sororities: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Kappa and Zeta Tau Alpha. Many local alumnae attended the presentation in November. Thank you for your continued support of Alpha Phi’s extension programs! If you would like to recommend a potential new member for charter membership, please email crosenthal@alphaphi.org. If you would like to volunteer for Alpha Phi to support a new colony, please contact Megan Bouché at mbouche@alphaphi.org.
Western Michigan (Delta Theta) Wisconsin/LaCrosse (Delta Kappa)
45 Years Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) Butler (Epsilon Beta)
40 Years Delaware (Epsilon Nu)
30 Years Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi) Bentley (Zeta Rho)
25 Years CSU/East Bay (Eta Delta) Villanova (Eta Epsilon)
20 Years Shippensburg (Theta Xi)
15 Years St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)
10 Years DePaul (Iota Eta) Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) George Washington (Iota Iota)
5 Years Dartmouth (Iota Kappa) Connecticut (Iota Lambda)
Top: Alpha Phi International representatives join Phoenix alumnae at the NAU reception. Bottom left: Local alumnae and Alpha Phi International representatives attend the Clemson reception. Bottom right: Omaha alumnae and Alpha Phi International representatives support Alpha Phi during the Creighton presentation. Winter 2012
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Congratulations Honor Society Inductees The following women were inducted into Order of Omega and Gamma Sigma Alpha honor societies during the 2010-11 school year.
Order of Omega Akron (Eta Gamma)
Kay West
Alabama (Beta Mu)
Molly Anderson Katie Andrews Julianne Burke Constance Burnette Kayla Glass Emily Grenaway Cara Anne Nachtman Erin O’Connor Laura Owens Rachael Vaughan
Appalachian State (Theta Nu)
Meghan Farley
Arizona (Beta Epsilon)
Christina Clasby Elizabeth Mercer Amanda Scarcella Arizona State (Gamma Pi)
Lauren Jett
Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)
Ashley Sharpless
Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon)
Caroline Bach Elizabeth Mercado Lindsay Schaeffer
Ball State (Delta Rho)
Rachel Buchholz Kelly Koven Jessica Murray Cassandra Ryan Lisa Willis
Barry (Theta Omega)
Julia Lethbridge Danielle Martinez Catalina Miranda-Marin Kristen Sears Shakima St. Clair Sarah Wolfer Bentley (Zeta Rho)
Somyah Dahdul Rikki Lee Larson Brianna Paterson Corey Marie Shaw
Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron)
Caroline Geraci
British Columbia (Beta Theta)
Christine Chen Alivia Jelinski Jocelyne Mak Venice Ng Hope Tarver Victoria Webber
Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi)
Jennifer Creagmile
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Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi)
Duke (Beta Nu)
Disha Haque Samantha O’Neill
Bogna Brzezinska Olga Mir Megan Riordan
Chapman (Eta Upsilon)
Duquesne (Epsilon Iota)
Taylor Lanfried Krystal Nungaray Megan Scolari Christopher Newport (Theta Phi)
Lisa Pasch Deanna Trail
Colorado (Beta Gamma)
Nicole Comer Andrea Meli Patti Shumate Shelby Vermilyea
Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta)
Mary Monks Dana Morris Lorae Tracy
Connecticut (Iota Lambda)
Katherine Antonio Kayla Bassett Kayla Jaeckel
Cornell (Delta)
Shivani Kumar Rebecca Lee Diana Simpson
CSU/Chico (Theta Upsilon)
Holly Kelly Samantha Krentz Katlin Morrison Estelle Puccio Dana Schaffer
CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon)
Dana Anderson Stephanie Gencur Brittney Hoogervorst Kathrin Perrella
CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta)
Lindsey Martinovich Alexandra Orr Alycia Suniga Dartmouth (Iota Kappa)
Lindsey Beckett Jaimie Berger
DePauw (Gamma)
Kathleen Shipley Sarah Steele Elizabeth Whitlatch
Drake (Gamma Omicron)
Rebecca Molly Bassford Megan Yulga
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Elizabeth Glyptis Meghan McManimon Kathleen Vetere Roberts Clara Villanueva Elmhurst (Zeta Xi)
Michelle Fuoco Bridget Nolan Giana Wilkinson Florida Tech (Theta Zeta)
Kelli Brinker Brittany Parker Erica Richardson Amber Thomas Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma)
Victoria Davies Madeleine Fromell Mariel Kochevar Ali Neugebauer Lauren Southwick Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)
Michigan State (Beta Beta)
Melanie Borson Taylor Cohn Leah Dunville Dana Holt Lauren Kerwin Christine La Pak
Midwestern State (Gamma Omega)
Chelsey Fanchier Amanda Smith
Minnesota (Epsilon)
Carrie Benson Julia Rozman
Montana (Chi)
Maria Grady Kylie Johns
Nebraska (Nu)
Cayla Berry Morgan Mannlein
Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi)
Claire Aylward Hilke Brandon Caitlin Foy
New Hampshire (Eta Alpha)
Alyssa Cannataro Allison Clemens Elizabeth Steger
Marisa Cappadona Stephanie Farnham Jessica Gulla Aista Kazlauskas Jillian Smith Jamie Sullivan
Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron)
North Texas (Gamma Eta)
Laura Lanier
Illinois (Beta Alpha)
Aliza M. Fishbein Maxi W. Gumprecht Kettering (Iota Epsilon)
Jenny A. Dunham Nicole Findlay Kristi Grauf Lafayette (Eta Sigma)
Julie Pollack
Linfield (Theta Alpha)
Samantha Callender Amy Kestek Brenna Patterson Heather Snyder Katelyn Sparks Lindsey Thomas
Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta)
Ali Clarizio Deme Donnelly Whitney Lavaux Jenna Reynolds Katie Stanley
Maine (Delta Nu)
Emily Lavoie
Manitoba (Beta Eta)
Christina Kulbaba
Lauren McKelvey Megan Randle
Lillian Neville Elisa Talcott Novelli Rochester (Theta Kappa)
Alissa Brill Devin Denny Jessica M. DeSanctis Marina Issaacson Alyssa Michelle Lord Jennifer Panosian San Diego (Eta Rho)
Alexandra Tapper
San Jose State (Beta Psi)
Brittany Chan Kristina Evans
Seton Hall (Eta Eta)
Megan DiBiase Christine Kaminski Chelsea Nichik Samantha Peiffer Kerri Rogers Southern Utah (Theta Sigma)
Sarah Alamshaw Chelsea Chaney Marie Harvey Mary Kathleen McDowell Keri Mecham Michelle Mirci
Oregon (Tau)
Brianna Bernstein Katelyn Conroy Catherine Scott Stephanie Tarlow Oregon State (Beta Upsilon)
Lindsay Wagner
Purdue (Delta Mu)
Monica DeProspero Meredith Pierson
Rensselaer (Theta Tau)
Stacy Clark Alexandra Colello
USC (Beta Pi)
Lauren Bergmann Alyssa Hansen Kristin Kirland Rebecca Payne Kylie Welker Villanova (Eta Epsilon)
Elizabeth Andrada Kathryn Flannery Casey Forman Cristina Light Ellizabeth Miller Olivia Murawski Erin O’Leary Caroline Perry Kaki Wehmann Alison Wolf Colleen Zagar
Virginia (Zeta Iota)
Washington State (Beta Rho)
Olivia Kenyon
Texas (Omega)
Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)
Jennifer Le Ashley Peck Megan Williams
Jenna Babione Amanda Cabral Brenna Carrillo-Zazueta Lydia Johnson Stephanie Labasan Raquel Ravaglioli
SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)
Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta)
University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma)
Kathy H. Casares Alexandra N. Weber
Allison Bedell Lisa Shandley
Emily Coleman
Lindsey Cobb
Lauren Ely Annie Toulman Adrian Troy Ayn Wisler
St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)
Kelly Ayers Elizabeth Cain Arielle Ennis Mara Kathleen Post
Northwestern (Beta)
UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi)
Erin Bell Kelsi Clark Julie Heinrich Elizabeth Hendrix Lauren Hogan Kimberly Leach Christy McCord Brittany Morrison Heather Morrow Allisen Segerson Erin Solomon Sarah Tevebaugh
Tufts (Zeta Theta)
Stefani Rubenfeld UC/Berkeley (Lambda)
Taryn Elliot
UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)
Hayley Garscia Jordan Gassner Jessica Kruger Maile A. Yee
Laura Albright Lauren La Fontaine Kindra Riley
Washington University (Zeta Upsilon)
Amanda Baranick Ariel Dobkin Jenna Kaufman Paige Ross Daryl Steiger
Western Michigan (Delta Theta)
Jessica Matthews Jessica Nelson Molly Pfau Wichita State (Gamma Xi)
Aleasha Greene Andrea Holzwarth Wisconsin (Iota)
Alex Bream Brittany Copper
Wisconsin/La Crosse (Delta Kappa)
Danya Dravis Greta Foley Samantha Tarmann Aubree Thelen
Gamma Sigma Alpha Arizona (Beta Epsilon)
Mackenzie S. Fanelle Elise Michelle Hansen Kelly Keteyian Kathleen V. Killion Claire Elizabeth Thornton Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)
Amber Gindlesberger Ashley Sharpless Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon)
Nicole M. Carlone Chelsie M. Hammond Jennifer Hasebein Macy Marra Elizabeth Mercado Lindsay Schaeffer Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi)
Maya Ratnam
CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon)
Justine Avila Jackie Forsythe Kristen Gonzalez Bianca Rose Macaluso Nojheh Nahani Kathrin Perrella Stephanie Riley Sara Taken Tiffany Welsh Dana Wilson
CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta)
Ashley Alberi Megan Johnson Lindsey Martinovich Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha)
Alicia Funes Amanda Tragarz Kaitlin VanScooter Angela White Elmhurst (Zeta Xi)
Angela Frontera Bridget Nolan Kaylyn Woodhall
Kettering (Iota Epsilon)
Jenny Dunham Nicole Findlay Kristi Grauf Natalie Slattery
Michigan (Theta)
Southern Utah (Theta Sigma)
Sarah Michelle Alamshaw Veronica Cazares Brooke Dudley Shannon Louise Hartline Kasandra Arisa Henderson Cheri Johnson Mary Kathleen McDowell Keri L. Mecham ChingLing Poon Kathryn Welch SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)
Olivia Kenyon Jillian Leigh Tomlinson UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)
Nicole Rouse
Washburn (Upsilon)
Mashila Fisher Abigail Zimmerman
Nicole Ferszt
Northwestern (Beta)
Hannah Dawe
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Foundation Dear Sisters, Parents and Friends of Alpha Phi, This year was one of both new beginnings and achievements for Alpha Phi Foundation. Programs We granted more than $400,000 to Alpha Phi Fraternity for innovative training and education programs, a 33 percent increase from FY10. We expanded the Emerging Leaders Institute to three sessions per year, adding another 50 participants to the program. We received nearly 300 scholarship applications, a 33 percent increase compared to the prior year. We gave more than $90,000 in Forget Me Not grants, a 12 percent increase from last year. We added another campaign to our Educational Housing Program, working with Maryland (Delta Zeta) on a refurbishing project for the chapter’s study areas. Fundraising We celebrated our collegiate chapters raising more than $1 million dollars in support of our mission – a first! We were the recipient of a generous challenge gift from Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra (Delta Theta-Western Michigan) to help fund a unique, three-volume history book project that will further protect and promote our heritage. We raised more than $21,000 in less than three weeks when we asked our donors via a simple email to support nearly 30 sisters in need because our Forget Me Not Fund was depleted for the fiscal year. Operations We welcomed new staff members including Executive Director Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State). We experienced significant growth in our investments, a true testament to our leader’s patience and judicious management of the funds you generously donated to our organization. We continued our Founders’ commitment to remain connected with
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sisters everywhere through the expansion of our online community, including the launch of a new website and the introduction of our Facebook and Twitter pages. Once again, your generosity played a critical role in our success. Your investment in Alpha Phi Foundation propelled our philanthropic programs and helped fulfill our promise to all Alpha Phi women – to give each and every member the tools and resources necessary to develop her potential and make our world a better place. Our vision for Alpha Phi Foundation focuses on forging innovative programs that answer emerging challenges facing women today and that have a direct and positive impact on Alpha Phi members and their communities. With your support, we will continue to provide educational leadership grants, scholarships and other assistance that help empower Alpha Phi members to become change agents, influencers and lifelong leaders. In June, there will be another new beginning as the Foundation names its next Board Chair. It has been my pleasure and honor to serve this extraordinary organization, working side by side with our Board, staff and donors – like you – to move our mission forward. I know many more achievements are just around the corner for the Foundation, and I hope we can count on your continued support to make them possible. Thank you for always remembering our beloved Alpha Phi. Loyally,
Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) Foundation Chair
Sixty-Eight undergraduate and graduate merit-based scholarships to Alpha Phi collegians and alumnae totaling
$130,000
$92,000 given in Forget Me Not Grants
to alumnae and collegiate sisters facing crisis (12% increase from Fiscal Year 2010)
Alpha Phi Foundation Annual Financial Report Alpha Phi Foundation’s financial statements are audited annually in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards. For the years ending June 30, 2011 and 2010, this independent audit was conducted by Legacy Professionals, LLP (Chicago, Ill.).
Statements of Activities Year Ended June 30, 2011 Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted
Contributions Appeal
Statements of Financial Position June 30, 2011 and 2010 ASSETS
Total
REVENUE, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT $1,364,798
$44,939
288,207
–
Community
2011 2010
Leadership Endowment
–
$101,334 $1,511,071 6
288,213
– 135,251 135,251
Other
– 164,721
– 164,721
Receivables
Bequests
176,984 70,000
– 246,984
Contribution Receivable from Remainder Trusts
Sale of Alpha Phi Merchandise
Cash And Cash Equivalents
Unconditional Pledges Receivable – Net
$1,081,460
$1,776,030
17,875
18,225
Rental Income 969,779
1,290,747
Bequest Receivable
70,000
210,701
Accrued Interest
16,834
11,636
Other Receivable
2,700
–
Prepaid Expense
969
768
Inventory
618 3,163
Investments
6,922,696 4,263,092
Property And Equipment
Net of Accumulated Depreciation
Total Assets
525,523
554,915
$9,608,454
$8,129,277
Investment Income (Loss) – Net
3,062 – – 3,062 26,100 – – 26,100 980,758
Change in the Value of Split-Interest Agreements Other Net Assets Released from Restrictions T otal Revenue, Gains and Other Support
65,610
–
–
1,046,368
– (350) (350)
2,823 – – 2,823 814,559 (584,559) (230,000) $3,657,291
($239,289)
$6,241
–
$3,424,243
EXPENSES Scholarships $131,024 – – $131,024
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Liabilities
Community Projects 209,248 – – 209,248
Accounts Payable
$35,499
$30,884
Accrued Expenses
19,062
19,838
Scholarships Payable
136,244
137,650
Related Party Payable
10,264
5,465
244,552
160,751
$445,621
$354,588
Grants Payable
Total Liabilities
Heart to Heart Projects 49,309 – – 49,309
Forget Me Not
45,000
–
–
45,000
Philanthropic and Educational 785,887 – – 785,887 Total Program Services
$1,220,468 – – $1,220,468
Management and General 319,236 – – 319,236 Fundraising
496,395
–
– 496,395
Net Assets Unrestricted
$4,837,378
Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted
342,528
$3,216,186
Total Expenses $2,036,099 – – $2,036,099
581,817
3,982,927
3,976,686
Total Net Assets
$9,162,833
$7,774,689
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$9,608,454
$8,129,277
Change In Net Assets $1,621,192
($239,289)
$6,241
$1,388,144
NET ASSETS
Beginning of Year
$3,216,186
$581,817
$3,976,686
$7,774,689
End of Year
$4,837,378
$342,528
$3,982,927
$9,162,833
$50,000
$400,000 +
to fund an outreach program at St. Luke’s Women’s Heart Center in Kansas City, Mo., to help women improve the day-to-day management of their heart health
granted to fund innovative training and education programs of Alpha Phi Fraternity, including the Emerging Leaders Institute, empowering women and developing the leaders of tomorrow (33% increase from Fiscal Year 2010)
awarded through the Heart to Heart grant
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Attendees at this year’s Convention will have an extra motivation to participate in the 6 a.m. Move Your Phi’t walk/run. They will be welcomed by “The Biggest Loser” contestant Courtney Rainville (Beta Zeta-Idaho). Courtney will share highlights from her experience on the show and how she lost more than 70 pounds. She will then lead the pack by being the first to step off on the walk/run course. Courtney has struggled with weight since she was a little girl. She was born the youngest of four children in Lewiston, Idaho, and says that a poor diet, large portions, frequent snacking and little exercise led to her continued weight gain as she grew up. She was involved in sports in junior high and high school and used her social skills to draw attention away from her weight, even becoming student body vice president and homecoming queen. Courtney was the 2008 chapter president for Beta Zeta and graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in communications. Not long after, she moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., to work at an internet marketing company. Courtney’s father had a heart attack two years ago, and shortly after, her grandfather died of a heart attack. With other overweight family members and a family history of high cholesterol, diabetes and heart attacks, Courtney is glad to be on a healthier path and
Photo courtesy of Trae Patton/NBC
Move Your Phi’t Returns to Convention with Celebrity Host
Before: Courtney Rainville arrives at the “Biggest Loser” ranch.
After: 70 pounds lighter, Courtney prepares to run a marathon.
hopes her journey will inspire other members of her family to do the same. Move Your Phi’t will take place on the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore the morning of Saturday, June 30. Participants will be encouraged to fundraise on behalf of their participation in this event. All proceeds will benefit Alpha Phi Foundation. More details will be provided in March 2012.
Know Your Numbers An informed heart is a healthy heart.
Factor
Goal
During a heart check up, your doctor
Total Cholesterol
Less than 200 mg/dL
takes a careful look at your “numbers,”
LDL cholesterol goals vary:
including your cholesterol and triglyceride
Less than 100 mg/dL
Optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL
Near Optimal/Above Optimal
part of keeping your heart healthy. It can
130 to 159 mg/dL
Borderline High
help you and your doctor know your risks
160 to 189 mg/dL
High
190 mg/dL and above
Very High
levels, your blood pressure and more. Knowing your numbers is an important
LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol
and mark the progress you’re making toward a healthier you.
HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol
50 mg/dL or higher
Triglycerides
< 150 mg/dL
overview of numbers you need to know
Blood Pressure
< 120/80 mmHg
and the goals you need to reach.
Fasting Glucose
< 100 mg/dL
Body Mass Index (BMI)
< 25 Kg/m²
Waist Circumference
< 35 inches
Exercise
Minimum of 30 minutes most days, if not all days of the week
The chart at right, provided by the American Heart Association, is a quick
Once you know a few key facts about your numbers, you’ll be on your way to mapping out a heart-healthy lifestyle for you and your loved ones.
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$10,000 Challenge Gift to Benefit Martha Jarvis Sutton Scholarship In late September 2011, the women of Minnesota (Epsilon) marked the centennial anniversary of their chapter house. The celebration included a dessert reception attended by nearly 100 alumnae and collegians and was hosted by the house corporation board and Alpha Phi Foundation. Guests received a tour of the recently renovated facility, perused tables featuring memorabilia organized by decades and listened to remarks from Emily Staples Tuttle (Epsilon-Minnesota), who was initiated in 1947.
The highlight of the afternoon was the announcement of Karen McChesney Howe’s (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin/ Karen McChesney Howe (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin/Stout) Stout) $10,000 challenge gift to increase contributed a $10,000 challenge gift to the Martha Jarvis Sutton Memorial scholarship fund. the endowment of the Martha Jarvis Sutton scholarship, which was originally established in 1997. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually in Martha’s memory to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate member of the Epsilon chapter. With Karen’s challenge gift, the hope is to grow the size of the scholarship to help future recipients meet the ever-increasing costs of education. Karen, a longtime member of the Epsilon house corporation board and a current member of the Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors, chose this gift as a way to commemorate Epsilon’s legacy as the first Greek women’s house on the University of Minnesota campus. “It is my hope that this gift will inspire others to invest in Alpha Phi’s scholarship program and the deep belief in education that was so important to our Founders,” she said. All Alpha Phi members, parents and friends are encouraged to invest in this giving opportunity and Alpha Phi Foundation’s scholarship program. Gifts, pledges and corporate matching gifts designated for this project will be matched dollar for dollar and will enable Alpha Phi Foundation to increase the size of this annual scholarship. To make a gift, mail a check payable to Alpha Phi Foundation to 1930 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Credit card donations are accepted by phone at 847.475.4532 or online at alphaphifoundation.org (please note “Karen Howe Challenge Gift” in the honor/memorial section).
Alpha Phi Foundation Scholarship Applications Available Online The application deadline for the 201213 school year is March 31, 2012. The scholarship application is available at alphaphifoundation.org (keywords: apply scholarships). Alpha Phi Foundation supports women in all stages of their education, awarding nearly $150,000 in scholarships to approximately 75 collegiate and alumnae members annually. Recipients are selected by the Foundation scholarship committee on the basis of the applicant’s scholastic record, service to Alpha Phi and the community, campus involvement and recommendations. Alpha Phi Foundation scholarships are made possible by our generous donors and are available to all initiated members in good standing with Alpha Phi Fraternity. Email scholarship@alphaphi.org for more information about the program.
Give a Gift from the Heart this February February is Heart Month in North America. Show your support of improving women’s heart health by making a gift to Alpha Phi Foundation in honor or in memory of a special woman in your life. When you do, you enable us to fund critical lifesaving research and education that means longer, fuller lives for women everywhere. Donate today at alphaphifoundation.org.
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Silent Chapter Please note: class year listed in parentheses is year of initiation. Alumna Initiate (Alpha Lambda) LaVern Riley Williams (’90), Aug. 12, 2011. Akron (Eta Gamma) Margeau N. Stumphauzer (’01), Sept. 25, 2011. Alabama (Beta Mu) Dorothy Lancaster Renneker (’38), Sept. 14, 2011. Boston (Eta) Catherine Maitland Hallock (’37), Aug. 17, 2011. Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron) Helen Kastner Greene (’46), Sept. 13, 2011.
Indiana (Beta Tau) Vera Jean Jones Leamon (’49), Aug. 16, 2011. Shirley Flanagan Rumple (’61), July 26, 2011.
Missouri (Omicron) JoAnn Bogdanor Reynolds (’59), Oct. 4, 2011. Jeanne Foster Shepard (’52), Sept. 3, 2011.
Ohio State (Rho) Tarita McKinley Noble (’56), May 14, 2011. Jean Ferris Ruh (’41), Feb. 5, 2011.
Iowa (Delta Epsilon) Joan Weaver Cross (’61), June 21, 2011. Pam Bartels Morris (’63), July 25, 2011.
Montana (Chi) Joan Engelking Christensen (’44), July 29, 2011. Jean Smith McCrea (’44), July 16, 2011.
Kansas (Gamma Delta) Marian Jenkins Epp (’50), May 3, 2011. Lois Fisk Hilburn (’53), Oct. 23, 2010. Gloria Beam Davis (’56), Aug. 15, 2011.
Nebraska (Nu) Milrae Anderson (’41), Oct. 4, 2011. Dorothy Askey Kingery (’39), Oct. 5, 2011.
Oregon (Tau) Karla VanLoan Boyd (’49), April 9, 2011. Teisha J. Helgerson (’88), Sept. 29, 2011. Barbara E. Jones (’41), July 18, 2011. Barbara J. Kennedy (’53), June 26, 2011.
North Texas (Gamma Eta) Eloise Mills Brandon (’55), Sept. 4, 2011. Christina Kenneaster Wainwright (’86), July 31, 2011.
Maryland (Delta Zeta) Erin Clarke Raleigh (’89), July 25, 2011.
Butler (Epsilon Beta) Alison Burns Kissling (’67), April 1, 2011.
Miami University (Gamma Nu) Virginia “Bonnie” Bonnell Severs (’65), July 22, 2011.
Colorado (Beta Gamma) Edna Roberts Herzberg (’34), June 12, 2011. Marilynn Babington Nussbaum (’47), Sept. 14, 2011.
Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma) Kirsten Eitel Herring (’87), Sept. 25, 2011.
Michigan (Theta) Doris Egan Sperlich (’48), July 30, 2011.
CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) Jane Carner Cook (’56), July 1, 2011.
Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta) Natalie Claussen Rogers (’95), Aug. 14, 2011. Mary Ann Lust Thompson (’70), July 9, 2011.
Minnesota (Epsilon) Betty Webster Curtin (’43), July 19, 2011. Jane Saylor Heffelfinger (’46), June 22, 2011. Louise Amundson Pasternecki (’41), Aug. 25, 2011.
Denison (Beta Kappa) Dorothy Bradley Fergusson (’50), July 29, 2010. Elizabeth Lamont Powell (’34), Oct. 8, 2011.
Northwestern (Beta) Louise Engstrom Daily (’37), Aug. 13, 2011. Mary Miller DesJardins (’54), Sept. 13, 2011.
Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) Geraldine Alexander Carlson (’53), March 20, 2011. Richmond (Eta Pi) Ella Townsend Clarke (’93), Dec. 16, 2010. Rollins (Beta Lambda) Janet Harrington Weidmann (’39), Sept. 27, 2011. San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) Barbara Morton Daniels (’49), June 29, 2011. San Francisco State (Eta Theta) Elaine Smith Hayes (’88), July 16, 2011. San Jose State (Beta Psi) Carolyn Goodhue Phillips (’53), Aug. 13, 2011.
Texas (Omega) Lois Whitesell Black (’45), Oct. 14, 2011. Jane Brannen Dodson (’49), Aug. 22, 2011. Mary Gunter Domask (’44), July 23, 2011. Dianne Sabom Grammer (’64), Aug. 18, 2011. UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Linda McCutchan Hill (’69), Sept. 14, 2011. Elizabeth Hook Lehe (’36), Aug. 22, 2011. Barbara Brand Mackey (’40), Sept. 24, 2011. UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) Joan Skinrood Caldwell (’75), Sept. 5, 2011. UCLA (Beta Delta) Barbara Chambers Knutson (’40), July 25, 2011. Jane Higgins Nash (’48), Sept. 30, 2011. USC (Beta Pi) Jeanne Pilling Morger (’45), June 22, 2011. Washburn (Upsilon) Dorothy Brink Armstrong (’29), Aug. 5, 2011. Billie Eldringhoff Carpenter (’47), March 1, 2011. Beverly Eldringhoff Casey (’47), July 25, 2011.
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Washington (Sigma) Ann Gardiner Armstrong (’46), Aug. 3, 2011. Virginia Baxley Brown (’39), Feb. 20, 2011. Jacqueline McDonald Houston (’55), Sept. 14, 2011. Washington State (Beta Rho) Elizabeth Kaiser (’68), Dec. 16, 2010. Carol Simpson Osborn (’49), May 1, 2011. Marion Copeland Otteraaen (’51), Nov. 6, 2010. West Virginia (Beta Iota) Harriet Corder Fowler (’35), Sept. 17, 2011. Whitman (Beta Phi) Barbara Sterne Jensen (’48), Dec. 17, 2010.
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