A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Vol. 126, No. 1 Winter 2014
Would You Know How to Save a Life? Inside: Foundation Brings CPR Training to Collegiate Chapters New Houses, New Homes Honoring Our Founders
Message from THE theINTERNATIONAL International PRESIDENT President MESSAGE FROM Dear Sisters,
International Executive Board President: Linda Long Boland Vice President: Amy Jordan Tvrdik Secretary/Treasurer: Susan McNeice Susan Weiskittle Barrick Valerie Lawlor Tobi Board Nieland Coree Smith Ex-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate Ex-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, Executive Director Ex-officio: Diane Spry Straker, Foundation Chair
Foundation Directors Chair: Diane Spry Straker Vice Chair: Karen McChesney Howe Treasurer: Judy Ethell Secretary: Jean Creamer Hodges Jenny Holsman Tetreault Colleen Sirhal Mary Beth Cooleen Tully Darcel Atwill Weller Ex-officio: Linda Long Boland, International President Ex-officio: Ann Brinkman Carstensen, Executive Director
National Housing Corporation President: Wendy Deems Sugg Treasurer: Lisa Janes Ripley Secretary: Jane Kirby Arkes Christina Boyle
Coree Smith Ex-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, 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 Karen McChesney Howe Denise Blankenship Joyce Kristin Kirland Lindsey Delia Mayo Susan McNeice
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Life was a challenge for women in 1872 – especially if you were a woman who desired an education. The idea of coeducation posed a serious threat to society’s belief that men and women were vastly different in their ability to learn. Back then, many people were concerned that educating women posed all kinds of dangers. They worried that girls who spent too much energy developing their minds during puberty would end up with undeveloped or diseased reproductive systems. Some feared – and this is my favorite – if men and women associated together in college, they might find each other less attractive. This was the popular culture our young Founders faced. These were the types of challenges they accepted when they chose to enter Syracuse University as 10 of the first 20 women to be admitted. Alpha Phi’s Original Ten were extraordinary women. They were optimists, and they were doers. They had a vision of a worldwide women’s society based on sisterhood, scholarship and service. They knew it would take courage, hard work and action to transform their dream into reality. They also knew for Alpha Phi to stand the test of time, they had to inspire a sense of commitment equal to their own in future generations … in women they would never meet. They did this the only way they knew – by example. They set the tone in Alpha Phi more than a century ago, not by making promises to us, but rather by challenging us. They set the expectation that no matter the circumstances, no matter the problem or the obstacle, no matter the changes in society or the course of world events, Alpha Phi must find a way to be successful, strong and proud. And we have for 141 years! It was my great pleasure to celebrate Founders’ Day this year with Alpha Phis in New York, Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago and Evanston. Of historic note was the release of Alpha Phi International Fraternity: The First Fifty Years (1872-1922), Union Hand in Hand, the first of a three-volume series documenting Alpha Phi’s rich history (read more about this project on page 35). A personal highlight for me was listening to its author, Alpha Phi Foundation Archivist Jenny Thompson (Alpha LambdaAlumna Initiate), discuss her research on the book. I was enthralled by each magnificent story. Jenny signed my copy, and I’ve read it cover to cover. It occupies a place of prominence in my living room. Each time I see it, I am reminded the work we do today will one day be written about on a page in another history book. I hope readers 100 years from now will swell with pride when Linda with Jenny Thompson, author of Alpha Phi they read about all we have International Fraternity: The First Fifty Years (1872-1922), Union Hand in Hand. accomplished during this period of time. Alpha Phi Toujours,
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Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) International President
Contents Fraternity and Foundation Host Founders’ Day Events..........................................2 PEOPLE.....................................................................4 Message from the Committee On Leadership.........9 Would You Know How To Save A Life?................10 ALUMNAE PRIDE..................................................... 14 REUNIONS ............................................................. 18 Small World ...............................................................19
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HOUSING HIGHLIGHTS...........................................20 ON CAMPUS...........................................................22 EXTENSION UPDATE................................................28 Potential Member Form ........................................... 29 Honor Society Inductees.......................................... 30 ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION ...................................... 32
Annual Financial Report....................................32
CPR Training For Collegiate Chapters.............. 34
Own a Piece of Alpha Phi History .................... 35
SILENT CHAPTER .................................................... 36 Bulletin Board ............................................................ 37
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Alpha Phi International Hosts Founders’ Day Events By Elizabeth Conner (Gamma-DePauw)
In fall 2013, Alpha Phi celebrated 141 years of extraordinary sisterhood – and what a milestone it was! To commemorate our Founders, Alpha Phi International Fraternity and Alpha Phi Foundation hosted Founders’ Day events around the U.S. to connect sisters and reflect on our rich history. Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Evanston were selected as the locations for the second year of Alpha Phi Internationalsponsored Founders’ Day events. Local alumnae were asked to coordinate the celebrations, with support from the Executive Office staff. International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma KappaCSU/Long Beach), Foundation Chair Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) and other notable Alpha Phi volunteers spoke at the events. “It was incredibly powerful to witness how 10 women more than 140 years ago could create an organization that would impact women for generations to come,” said Gwendolyn Hill (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest), chair of the Houston event. “These events bring us together to celebrate an organization that has impacted us all in so many ways.” Members from 26 chapters spanning all ages attended the Founders’ Day celebration in Houston, the largest group having initiated at the Texas (Omega) chapter. Alumnae capitalized on the opportunity for a reunion with chapter sisters. 2
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“What struck me most was the inter-connectedness of our sisterhood beyond collegiate and alumnae chapters,” says Amy Pithan (Epsilon OmegaTexas A&M), an attendee at the Houston event. “For this day and all days, we are tied together through the generations.” Reunions were in no shortage at the Atlanta event, bringing in sisters from 22 chapters. Most notably, a high number of Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) and Clemson (Iota Rho) alumnae attended, making it especially meaningful for event chair Crista Cate Vasina (Delta GammaNorthern Colorado). She had served as extension team lead for both chapters. “These events are an opportunity to get together with so many different chapters and age groups,” said Crista, who also is a former International President. “We come together to focus on the Original Ten with such a broad scope of alumnae. It was also special that Georgia Tech collegians initiated their new members that very same morning.” Gold Society Development Officer Jenn Barton (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) felt the events were welcoming, friendly and a great opportunity to network with sisters. “Halfway through the event, we were all out of our chairs chatting and getting to know each other,” Jenn said. “From the outside in, it looked like a recruitment party.” The Los Angeles event was also a huge success, with attendees
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“These events bring us together to celebrate an organization that has impacted us all in so many ways.” – Gwendolyn Hill (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest), chair of the Houston event
Houston representing 29 chapters. Event chair Laura Davidson Ellett (Beta Delta-UCLA) was pleased to see so many surprise connections at the event. “These events attract a group of women who are not advisors or volunteers and remind them of the bonds of Alpha Phi,” said Laura. “Several sisters saw women they know from another volunteer activity or their professional life. They might not have even known they were part of Alpha Phi.” The New York City Founders’ Day event brought together Alpha Phis from 23 chapters. Sisters mingled over food and great conversation. “For me, the most meaningful thing about the celebration of Founders’ Day is connection,” said Mary Beth Cooleen Tully (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh), New York City event chair. “Founders’ Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on all of those who have come before us to create the organization we know and love today.” A highlight for Missy Wagasy (Beta Beta-Michigan State), director of special campaigns and programs for Alpha Phi Foundation, was witnessing a special professional connection form between sisters. “I met a young woman who had just graduated this past spring and was looking for a job in public relations,” said Missy. “I connected her with one of our Gold Society donors also in attendance. The recent graduate just got an internship through this connection!”
Festivities wrapped up with Founders’ Day events in Chicago and Evanston. Women from more than 30 chapters attended as the Foundation celebrated the official launch of its new Alpha Phi history book: Alpha Phi International Fraternity: The First Fifty Years (1872-1922), Union Hand in Hand, authored by Jenny Thompson (Alpha LambdaAlumna Initiate). The book is the first in a three-volume series documenting Alpha Phi’s history. Volume one was made possible in large part due to the generosity of Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra (Delta ThetaWestern Michigan), whose lead gift inspired others to invest in the project. (Read more about the history book on page 35.) “It only seemed fitting to launch this publication on the occasion of Founders’ Day,” said Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State), Alpha Phi Foundation executive director. “This book was four years in the making, and the Foundation and heritage committee were thrilled to launch it in the company of alumnae from as far as Florida, Ohio and California.” The Founders’ Day celebrations not only connected attendees to our past, but also to current and future sisters. Special thanks to the chairs and additional volunteers who helped make all events a success!
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People AWARDS AND HONORS
Sister Named Top PR Pro
Young Alumna Receives Industry Accolades
Lindsey Scott (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State) is No. 42 in Business Insider’s 2013 PR 50: The Best Public Relations People in the Tech Industry listing as nominated by others in the industry. Lindsey is vice president of LaunchSquad, a leading emerging technology public relations firm based in New York City.
Chantel Bonneau (Beta Delta-UCLA) was recognized by Northwestern Mutual-Los Angeles as the top college unit director in the country, the first female to achieve this in the firm’s history. Chantel is a licensed financial planner and has worked for the company since graduating in 2010.
Collegian Madeline Clark (Omega-Texas) was crowned the El Paso, Texas, Sun Bowl Association 2013 Sun Queen. Madeline is a junior marketing major, a mentor recruitment co-chair for Gateway Scholars and serves on the Women’s Business Council. She also is founder of Head to Toe charity, an organization that gathers warm clothing during the holiday season for local groups in need.
Sister Is Fulbright Scholar Natalie Forde (Iota AlphaPepperdine) was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Germany. Natalie majored in international studies and German. She plans to research the implementation of Holocaust education in German schools as a potential model for improving Holocaust and genocide curriculum in schools worldwide.
Alumna Represents U.S. in Miss World Competition Olivia Thomas Jordan (Eta-Boston) was one of 127 contestants who competed in the 2013 Miss World competition (missworld.com) in September, representing the United States. During the fashion show portion of the event, Olivia was one of 10 finalists in the top model category.
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Collegian Is Sun Queen
Alumna Leads P.E.O. Sisterhood Janet Miller Steury (Gamma Delta-Kansas) is 2013-14 president for the Missouri chapter of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic and Educational Organization) Sisterhood, representing 335 chapters and more than 13,000 members throughout the state. P.E.O. has assisted thousands of women by providing grants, loans and scholarships since the organization’s founding in 1869.
Sister Is Recognized with Industry Award Mary-Christine “M.C.” Sungaila (Kappa-Stanford) was honored by California Women Lawyers with the inaugural Judith Soley Lawyer as Citizen Award. The award recognizes excellence in law practice, client counseling, mentoring and concurrent bar and community service. M.C. is an appellate partner at Snell & Wilmer in Los Angeles. She has received numerous other industry honors and was an Alpha Phi International FEW Award recipient in 2010.
Alumna Named to Board Diana Ruecker Thomé (Beta Rho-Washington State) was named to the executive board of the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association. Diana is a veterinarian at Desert Veterinary Clinic (Richland, Wash.). She also volunteers for Alpha Phi International as scholarship advisor for Montana (Chi) and Washington State (Beta Rho) chapters and as programming and education advisor to Whitman (Beta Phi).
Alumna Is Woman of Distinction Adis Vila (Beta LambdaRollins) was honored by the Girl Scouts of Colorado as one of their 2013 Women of Distinction. The award recognizes remarkable achievements as business, community and civic leaders dedicated to supporting leadership opportunities for girls. Throughout her award-winning career, Adis has served as a professor of international business and law, in senior roles for the U.S. government, managerial positions in business and higher education and as a practicing attorney. She became the U.S. Air Force Academy’s (USAFA) first chief diversity officer from 2010-13. The program she designed for the USAFA to expose cadets to a different national and organizational culture received a 2013 Innovations in Diversity Award from the Diversity Journal.
Sister Leads Local Club Leah Bennett Whitaker (Epsilon Xi-Southern Illinois) serves as president of the Edwardsville, Ill., MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club chapter. She previously served as secretary for the group.
Alumna Named Fellow Veronica Farmer Wilbur (Epsilon Nu-Delaware) was named a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. The program recognizes nurse practitioner leaders who have made outstanding contributions to health care through clinical practice, research, education or policy. A limited number of nurse practitioners are selected for this highly coveted distinction each year. Veronica is associate professor and chair of Wilmington University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program and practices at Hockessin Walk-in Medical Care (Hockessin, Del.).
Alumna Receives Fulbright Grant Anaise Williams (Theta Kappa-Rochester) was awarded a 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. Student Grant to advance her studies, perform research and teach English abroad while serving as a young
BUSINESS Sister Organizes Unique Food Conference
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Christie Blake (Beta Psi-San Jose State) organized a mobile food conference in Portland, Ore., in September that was touted as the world’s first conference dedicated solely to food carts. The conference featured a boot camp focused on starting and marketing a food cart business and an owner’s summit to share best practices. Christie is owner of Northwest Green Event Management (Portland, Ore.) and Food Carts Portland (foodcartsportland.com), a website dedicated to the city’s food cart culture.
Alumna Appointed COO Melissa Unemori Hampe (Delta-Cornell) was appointed as the first-ever chief operating officer for McAllister & Quinn, a government affairs and specialized grant consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. Melissa previously served as the firm’s senior vice president. She brings to her role 17 years of public policy experience working on Capitol Hill and in the private and nonprofit sectors.
Sister Is Creative Force Behind Social Enterprise Deirdre McGuigan (Zeta Iota-Virginia) is the creative director for Indego Africa (indegoafrica.org), a design-driven social enterprise connecting African women artisans with global markets and education. The organization partners with such companies as J.Crew, Nicole Miller and Anthropologie to sell the high quality and on-trend jewelry, accessories and home goods of their talented women artisans in stores and online. All profits go to business training and development programs.
Globe-winning Producer Jimmy Harry, this new group is an ensemble of singers, dancers and personalities. Chase is also an actress who has appeared on television programs such as “Gilmore Girls” and “Judging Amy.”
Sister Named Artistic Director Laura Kepley (BetaNorthwestern) is the artistic director of Cleveland Play House (Cleveland, Ohio). Laura previously served as the organization’s interim artistic director and as associate artistic director. She has coordinated programming for CPH’s New Ground Theatre Festival since 2011. Laura is a Drama League fellow and a recipient of the 2009-11 National Endowment for the Arts/Theatre Communications Group Career Development Program for Directors.
Actress Joins National Tour Tiana Okoye (Beta Delta-UCLA) performed in the national tour of the musical “Sister Act,” playing Tina and singing as part of the ensemble. Tiana’s other recent credits include a Dynamite in “Hairspray” (Musical Theater West, Long Beach, Calif.) and Pilar in “Legally Blonde: The Musical” (Moonlight Stage Productions, California).
Alumna Receives Industry Certification Kristin Roberts Thomas (Epsilon Beta-Butler) has achieved the title of certified ROI professional by the ROI Institute. ROI certification is the gold standard in building measurement and evaluation capability, and this designation identifies Kristin as a leader in the training and development industry with a professional advantage that few can match. To date, 3,000 individuals world-wide have achieved the designation. Kristin is a learning consultant for Skillsoft, specializing in strategy, management, implementation and value measurement.
THE ARTS Actress Lands Lead Role Emma Degerstedt (Beta Delta-UCLA) most recently played Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (Thousand Oaks, Calif.). In addition to other theater work, Emma has appeared in television shows and movies, including “Outside the Box,”“The Big Bang Theory” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
Sister Is Part of New Pop Group Chase O’Donnell (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara) was one of 11 women selected for a new pop group named Girl Radical (girlradical.com). Launched by JC Chasez from N Sync and Golden
LEADERSHIP Alumna Leads Junior League Elizabeth “Liz” Moulter Brolick (Phi-Oklahoma) was named Junior League of Tulsa (Okla.) president for 2013-14. Photo courtesy of Jacque, Inc. Photography
ambassador to her host country, Bangladesh. The 2013 graduate was an honors anthropology major who minored in biology. With the grant, Anaise is conducting a study that she hopes will contribute to a reduction in the alarming incidence of maternal mortality and postpartum morbidity in Bangladesh.
Sister Holds Multiple League Roles Lora Tuley Brys (Theta Gamma-Truman State) serves in three leadership positions with the Junior League of Wichita (Kan.) for 201314. She is headquarters chair, solicitations steering committee secretary and publications advertising coordinator. Lora has also been active with Alpha Phi International for several years, including currently serving on the Foundation’s strategic planning committee and scholarship committee.
AUTHOR Columnist Publishes Book Marilyn Hansen Hagerty (Psi-South Dakota) is author of Grand Forks: A History of American Dining in 128 Reviews (Anthony Bourdain/Ecco, 2013. ISBN: 0062228897). The book features local restaurant reviews Marilyn wrote during her more than 50 years working for the Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota). Today, she continues to write five columns a week for the paper.
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SPORTS Chef Hosts Television Program
Sheree Clark (Alpha LambdaAlumna Initiate) hosted “Fork in the Road with Sheree Clark,” a television program that ran on KCCI (Des Moines, Iowa) for 13 weeks. She interviewed guests, took “field trips,” gave advice and profiled healthy recipes. Sheree is a raw vegan chef, a holistic health and nutrition counselor and author. Her company, Fork in the Road (www.fork-road.com), helps empower individuals, families and corporate groups to get the most out of life by improving their health.
Alumna Is Sponsored Triathlete Hillary Lee (Iota GammaUniversity of the Pacific) has participated in Ironman competitions as part of the first ever X2 Performance Triathlon Team (x2performance.com), a group of 24 athletes chosen from across the U.S. When a shoulder injury forced Hillary to give up a competitive swimming career, she switched gears and began distance running. Now the health and fitness specialist is an Ironman.
Hollywood Phi Stephanie Herman (Epsilon Rho-UC/Davis) is vice president of casting for 20th Century Fox TV. She has been responsible for casting actors on numerous television programs, including “Modern Family” and “How I Met Your Mother.”
Athletes Participate in World Maccabiah Games Two Pennsylvania (Eta Iota) collegians represented the United States at the World Maccabiah Games, an international athletic competition for Jewish athletes, held in Isreal during summer 2013. Jackie Kates was on the U.S. women’s basketball team that won a gold medal, and Jennie Shulkin completed for the U.S. tennis team. Jennie also participated in the Maccabiah Games in 2009 on the U.S. junior squash team, taking home a gold medal. Both women were state champions in high school and have received several recognitions in their respective sports. ABOVE: Jackie Kates, left, and Jennie Shulkin at the opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games.
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Collegian Is Laker Girl Lizzi Ekstrom (Beta DeltaUCLA) is a member of the Los Angeles Laker Girls squad. Lizzi is a senior majoring in world arts and cultures with a focus in dance. This is her first year as a Laker Girl.
Alumna Is Silver Dancer Michelle Vogel (Iota BetaSt. Mary’s) is a member of the 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers squad. Michelle has also been a San Antonio Rampage Ice Girl since 2012 and currently serves as a resident assistant at St. Mary’s University.
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Join Us in Southern California for
Convention 2014
70th Biennial Convention June 25-29, 2014 | Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Register by March 15, 2014, to qualify for the early bird rate! For details, visit alphaphi.org (keywords: convention 2014).
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PLAN A CHAPTER REUNION! Visit alphaphi.org (keyword: reunion) or contact alumnae@alphaphi.org if you’re interested in planning a reunion during Convention 2014. Attention CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) alumnae: see the Bulletin Board (page 37) for details about plans for your reunion during Convention 2014!
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Remember the first time you put it on?
When was the last time? International Badge Day is
Monday, March 3, 2014
Wear your badge with pride!
If you have lost or misplaced your badge, please contact the Executive Office at fraternity@alphaphi.org or 847-475-0663 to order a new one.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED UPGRADING YOUR BADGE? Did you know Alpha Phi offers more badge options than just the standard gold-filled badge? Whether you’re a member wanting to upgrade from the standard gold badge or a new member purchasing a badge for the first time, you have the option to add some bling to this already beautiful piece. There are various options offered by Alpha Phi and our official Greek Licensed jeweler, Herff Jones. Add some class with one or more pearls, or dazzle with a diamond option. And get this … you can even do both! Pricing, descriptions (with pictures) and directions on how to order or upgrade can be found at alphaphi.blogspot.com, keywords: badge upgrade.
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Message from the Committee on Leadership
COL Prepares to Choose IEB Slate The committee on leadership (COL) is responsible for slating the International Executive Board (IEB) each biennium. It is the COL’s responsibility to ensure all qualified members are given equal consideration and that the process of selecting the next IEB is fair. The members of the COL were actively engaged in soliciting referrals and applications throughout late summer and early fall. The solicitation was based on the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for the next biennium. It was aimed at ensuring that IEB directors represent a balanced set of skills and are prepared to work cohesively in guiding and building the Fraternity over the next two years. During the last few months, the COL reviewed applications, contacted references and began to solicit feedback from Alpha Phi’s membership. Prior to slating weekend at the end of February, the members of the COL will conduct phone interviews with the candidates. Alpha Phi has a number of impressive candidates to consider, and the COL thanks all members who referred a candidate, provided feedback or applied to serve as a member of the next IEB. Please do not hesitate to contact the COL with any questions, concerns or feedback at COL@alphaphi.org.
Committee On Leadership Alumnae Members Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina), chair Billie Coskey Battiato (Phi-Oklahoma) Kim Brown Brannon (Gamma Rho-Penn State) Ashley Haugh (Xi-Toronto) Samantha Lott Hale (Delta Nu-Maine) Ruth Gallagher Nelson (Delta Epsilon-Iowa) Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) Carol Wilde Wahl (Delta Kappa-Wisconsin/La Crosse)
Collegiate Members Ayjan Arik (Iota Lambda-Connecticut) Elyse Ausenbaugh (Beta-Northwestern)
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Would You Know How to Save a Life? By Deana Kaplan, Alpha Phi Foundation Donor Communications Manager
We’ve all seen it on television – a patient’s heart rate goes out of rhythm, and a doctor administers an electric shock to the chest to restore it to normal. In reality, this scene isn’t exclusive to television dramas. It is played out every day in hospitals, offices and homes around the world with the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
More AEDs ASAP!
Colleges are microcosms of the community at large. As such, Alpha Phi International believes they should be prepared to prevent death and disability from sudden cardiac arrest among students, staff and visitors. This includes ensuring students are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). It also means ensuring AEDs are strategically placed in chapter houses and on campuses. Only approximately 7 out of our 161 collegiate chapters have an AED on site. Is your chapter ready? Are you? Take action today. Visit alphaphifoundation.org to learn how you can help empower collegiate sisters and their chapters to save lives.
Resources • American Heart Association: heart.org • Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada: heartandstroke.com • American Red Cross: redcross.org • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: nhlbi.nih.gov • Mayo Clinic: mayoclinic.com
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TWO SISTERS’ LIFESAVING STORIES
Nancy Callan Mauger (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) was in her mid 60s when doctors shocked her heart back into regular rhythm. She had woken up earlier that morning and noticed her heart was beating a little faster than normal. She tried to relax but it got progressively worse through the day. “I called my doctor who told me to come in,” says Nancy. “When I got there, he did an electrocardiogram (EKG) test and told me I needed to go to the hospital. He asked if I could walk there if he and Ralph, my husband, accompanied me. I knew I couldn’t – even though it was directly across the street. Paramedics immediately transported me to the hospital.” Once in the hospital, doctors determined that the fastest and safest way to get Nancy’s heart back into rhythm was to shock her using an AED. Her heart responded after only one try. This wasn’t the first time that Nancy’s heartbeat was out of rhythm, though it was the first time she had to have an electric shock to stabilize it. “I was in my late 40s when the irregular heartbeat started,” shares Nancy. “At first, the episodes were about seven months apart.” Shortly after the episodes started she was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF,
or also called A-fib), the most common type of arrhythmia or abnormal heart rate. When AF occurs, rapid, disorganized electrical signals cause the heart’s two upper chambers (atria) to fibrillate, or contract very fast and irregularly. Blood isn’t pumped completely into the heart’s two lower chambers, and the heart’s upper and lower chambers don’t work together as they should. Fifteen years after this diagnosis, Nancy found herself in the emergency room receiving an electric shock to the heart from an AED. The shock was a success, and she was able to return home the same day. Nancy was fortunate to have had access to a life-saving AED that day in the emergency room. Today, she enjoys her daily routines, which include spending time with her husband and grandchildren, and credits her success to following her doctor’s instructions carefully. She continues to visit her cardiologist every three months for a check-up, and just this past fall received positive remarks during her latest resting echo and blood pressure tests. Alexis White (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) has a similar story to share. Her experience takes place in the hospital and beyond – and ultimately ends with her living with an internal defibrillator today.
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Would You Know How to Save a Life? As a freshman in high school, Alexis started having frequent fainting spells. “They just kept getting worse and worse. I was passing out for up to 10 minutes at a time almost every other day,” she recalls. “My mother took me to a cardiologist, and they tried different medications and different tests, but nothing was helping.” When Alexis was 16, her doctors determined her heart problem was electrical and scheduled her for a cardiac ablation. Cardiac ablation works by scarring or destroying tissue in the heart that triggers abnormal heart rhythm. “When I was under anesthesia, the doctors said every time they would try to do something, my heart would just stop,” says Alexis. After only two hours of what was supposed to be an eight-hour surgery, Alexis’s doctors told her mother they couldn’t continue with the ablation, as the problem was different than what they initially thought. Alexis’s doctors determined she would need a pacemaker defibrillator implanted in her chest. They didn’t think it was safe for her to leave the hospital without the device. “I had a portable defibrillator by my side at all times while I was in the hospital,” says Alexis. “Even when I was taken in a wheelchair to get x-rays, I would have one in my lap. I was shocked three times by an AED during that hospital stay.” Two days after the procedure, Alexis was diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome, a potentially life threatening heart rhythm disorder. Brugada Syndrome, first described in 1992, is characterized by a specific abnormal heartbeat called a Brugada Sign, which is detected by an EKG. Brugada Syndrome is frequently an inherited condition. Alexis is the first in her family to be diagnosed, though her doctors determined later through blood tests that her mother has the partial gene and is a carrier. Alexis reflects on what it is like to live with her pacemaker defibrillator today as a sophomore in college: “The device has made an impact on my life both physically and mentally. I enjoy running. Now I have to do it in moderation, alternating from walking to running.” “This whole experience has shown me how short life really is, and how important it is to cherish the ones you love,” she says.
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“Go to the doctor if you think something is wrong. I did, and it saved my life.” THE SHOCKING TRUTH
Executive Office CPR and AED Training Alpha Phi Foundation and Fraternity staff members participated in the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver® CPR AED Course at the Executive Office (EO) in October. The two hour, video-based instructorled course included hands on training in both cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Each staff member in attendance received a two-year certification at the course’s completion. Throughout the class, individuals were prompted to respond to various cardiac emergency situations, and they were provided the tools and instructions to essentially save a life. This training came weeks after the EO received an AED as a gift from a local donor. The AED is now properly mounted and accessible – with the majority of the staff empowered to act if need be. According to Foundation Executive Director Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State), “This gift is particularly fitting given our commitment to heart health. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to absolutely anyone at any time. It’s important that public places – such as the Executive Office with its high volumes of volunteers, staff and visitors - are protected and prepared.”
While both Nancy and Alexis had time to visit their doctorsʹ offices and safely get to the hospital before an AED was needed, the reality is most patients need this treatment within minutes of experiencing the symptoms. An AED is the only effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, which causes blood flow to the brain and other vital organs to stop. Once someone goes into SCA, for each minute defibrillation is delayed, their chance of survival is reduced approximately 10 percent. Four out of five cardiac arrests occur at home, and an estimated 95 percent of people who have SCA die from it – most within minutes. The average time for first responders to arrive on scene once 911 is called is 8-12 minutes. According to the American Heart Association, waiting isn’t an option. It is imperative for individuals to be trained and prepared to act should the need strike. The organization advocates having a strong Chain of Survival in place to improve a victim’s chances of recovery after a cardiac emergency. The adult Chain of Survival is a five-link process for rescuers to follow, which includes rapid defibrillation by AED (see page 13 sidebar). AEDs are lightweight, battery-operated, portable devices that are easy to use. They analyze the heart’s rhythm and give the user voice prompts to let them know if and when to send a shock to the victim’s heart to reestablish an effective rhythm. They are available over the counter, without a prescription and are becoming more commonplace. The American Heart Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada support placing AEDs in targeted public areas such as sports arenas, gated communities, office complexes, doctorsʹ offices and shopping malls. Combined with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of an AED may increase the likelihood of survival by 75 percent or more.
A CHANCE THESE SISTERS WON’T TAKE
Approximately 70 percent of Americans will feel helpless to act during a cardiac emergency because they either don’t know how or their training has lapsed significantly. Two Alpha Phis share their stories and why they are in the 30 percent who are not only trained, but also prepared to help if faced with a cardiac emergency – no matter where it may happen. Diane Gray Walters (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) lost her father to SCA in 1987 when she was only 28 years old. She believes, “Dad would have likely been saved if his cardiac emergency had happened a few years later when AEDs became more commonplace.” With her father’s tragedy as motivation, Diane says, “I immediately began searching for ways I could be equipped to try to save the life of someone like my dad.” Within a year after her father passed away, she became certified for CPR for infants, children and adults and has maintained that certification since. In 1999, she went on to become one of the first people outside of the medical profession in Raleigh, N.C., to be trained in CPR with AED certification. At the time she was working part-time at her church and says, “The Red Cross announced they would begin including AED training in their regular CPR course. With our church being large, they immediately purchased three AED machines to place at strategic points in the church facility. I was in the first group of 10 members to be trained in using the AED.” Diane hasn’t had to use her training yet, though she has come close. “This past year, two of my girlfriends, both under the age of 50, had cardiac issues that necessitated the use of AEDs,” shares Diane. “Neither of them had a history of heart problems.” One friend felt extremely fatigued one day as she started her work day and left early to go home and rest. Before arriving home, she passed out while driving and totaled her car. Her injuries from the wreck
were minimal, but the first responders found her unconscious upon arrival. She was resuscitated three times by an AED on the way to the hospital. Within days, she was diagnosed with AF and was given a pacemaker without a defibrillator. Within two months, she almost passed out at work. The AED in her office was readied as the ambulance was on the way, though it ended up not being needed. She ultimately had the original pacemaker removed and replaced by a pacemaker with a defibrillator. Today she is doing well. Diane was in the office when her friend had her second episode at work. “I positioned myself to help with the AED if needed and was happy that my brain was calmer and clearer than I normally am in stressful situations,” she says. “I believe that having gone through 11 CPR and AED certification processes prior to that gave me the confidence in my training. Each time it becomes more ‘second nature.’ I don’t intend to ever let my certification lapse.”
had been present, but I never want to take that chance again,” says Susan. Within months after this tragic evening, Susan and her husband purchased an AED for their home. Their entire family has since been trained in CPR and the use of the AED so they will be prepared for any emergency. Susan has also become very supportive of the placement of AEDs throughout her town in connection with the local American Red Cross.
Susan Bevan (SigmaWashington) has a defibrillator in her home. She and her husband host many events in their home for nonprofit organizations – up to 10 every year. Susan hadn’t thought much about AEDs until one evening when they attended an event at another private home. The evening was a small fundraising opportunity featuring a gifted violinist who was a personal friend of theirs. “We had hosted the exact same performer a couple of years before for the same purpose,” says Susan. “On a clear spring evening, our beautiful, dear friend, Helen Armstrong, was playing an exquisite piece of music when she suddenly clutched her cherished violin and melted to the floor in the throes of a massive heart attack,” she recalls. Tragically, Helen died as the audience watched doctors in attendance at the event perform CPR during the long wait for the ambulance to arrive. “We might never know if Helen could have been saved if an AED
If you would like to learn more about AED and CPR training, visit one of the resources listed in the sidebar on page 10.
ALPHA PHIS ARE EMPOWERED TO SAVE LIVES
Each of these women has been affected by heart disease, and an AED, in a very specific time and place. Whether in the hospital, an office or their home – today, they are each doing their part to educate their families and friends and to be prepared to act if faced with a cardiac emergency. These four women represent the thousands of Alpha Phis around the world who are empowered to make an impact in the fight against heart disease in women.
Chain of Survival The American Heart Association recommends these five links in its adult Chain of Survival in an emergency cardiovascular situation. • Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system • Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions • Rapid defibrillation with AED • Effective advanced life support • Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
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Alumnae Pride CANADA ONTARIO Southwestern Ontario Alumnae helped Western University (Theta Eta) and Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) collegians with their successful recruitment periods, keeping the chapters motivated and well fed. Contact: Monika Guzy (Theta Eta-Western University), monika.guzy1@gmail.com
UNITED STATES ALABAMA Birmingham The chapter hosted a luncheon seminar on identity theft. They met to discuss recommendations for formal recruitment at Alabama (Beta Mu) and sent collegians snacks for polish week. President Helga Bjornson Visscher (Epsilon-Minnesota) joined collegians for a Founders’ Day dinner. Contact: Helga Bjornson Visscher (Epsilon-Minnesota), hbviss@gmail.com Web: birminghamalphaphialumnae.yolasite.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae - Birmingham/ Tuscaloosa Chapter
ARKANSAS
CHICAGO WESTERN VILLAGES, ILL. Spouses join alumnae for a kickoff potluck.
the chapter’s website and Facebook page to learn about upcoming events. Contact: Christine Hansen Erickson (Eta Beta-CSU/San Bernardino), drchristineerickson@gmail.com Web: montereybayalphaphi.com Facebook: Monterey Bay Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
Silicon Valley
Arkansas Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with dinner at a local restaurant. Sisters wrote words of encouragement to Louisiana State (Delta Tau) collegians and local alumnae who were unable to attend. Contact: Becky Othold Del Rio (Delta Tau-Louisiana State), bckydelr@sbcglobal.net
CALIFORNIA Monterey Bay The chapter held a fall luncheon, hosted by Jane Moore Houghton (Beta Psi-San Jose State). Their third annual holiday tea was held at the Cypress Inn in Carmel. Visit
Sisters enjoyed a night of pampering and glamour at Drybar Santana Row. A successful Founders’ Day celebration attracted alumnae and collegians from around the San Francisco Bay. The event was chaired by Amy Nobriga (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay). Maile Collmer (Beta Delta-UCLA) presented a keynote speech about networking within Alpha Phi. Contact: Karen Siegel Fitting (Eta Alpha-New Hampshire), karen@fittinginn.com Web: siliconvalleyphis.org Facebook: Silicon Valley Phis Twitter: SV_APhis
FLORIDA Daytona Beach
NORTHERN NEVADA Alumnae raise almost $1,500 for heart health.
The chapter celebrates its 10th year with a luncheon early in 2014. Area alumnae are invited to attend. Contact the chapter for details. Contact: Linda Lampman (Pi-North Dakota), lindalampman@att.net
Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Sisters celebrated Founders’ Day with a tea. Other events included a cruise on the Majestic Princess and a holiday cookie exchange. Contact: Nancy Stair Stainback (Gamma Nu-Miami University), nstainback@comcast.net Facebook: Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Alpha Phi Alumnae
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ILLINOIS Chicago Western Villages In February, alumnae plan to pack food for Feed My Starving Children, a charity that sends food to children in 70 different countries. In March, members will dine on homemade soups and enjoy an Alpha Phi sing along. Contact: Chris Williams Barr (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), chrisbarrw@att.net Facebook: Chicago Western Villages Alpha Phi
Lake County Alumnae met at Ravinia for an evening of music and picnic fare. They hosted an ice cream social for the Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) collegians as they returned to school. With the help of the Gamma Epsilon house corporation board, the chapter’s lounge has new furniture. Contact: Nancy Weaver Roach (Delta Epsilon-Iowa), roach2@oldoak.net
INDIANA Indianapolis Sisters joined Indiana State (Delta Pi) collegians and participated in a local American Heart Association Heart Walk. Activities included pumpkin painting with friends and family, an evening social, ice skating and luncheons. Alumnae also decorated holiday cookies with Butler (Epsilon Beta) collegians. Contact: Ashley Cummins (Omicron-Missouri), ashley.m.cummins@gmail.com Facebook: Indy Alpha Phi
IOWA Central Iowa Twenty alumnae gathered to celebrate the new chapter’s charter. The women signed the petition during a social gathering at Aimee Green Fisher’s (Delta Gamma-
Northern Colorado) home. They joined collegians for Founders’ Day at the Drake (Gamma Omicron) chapter house. The celebration featured a special ceremony conducted by collegians, treats and networking. Contact the chapter at centraliowaaphialum@gmail.com to receive a monthly newsletter with information about upcoming events.
Wichita
Contact: Barbara Morrison Cannon (Beta Kappa-Denison), cannonb2004@yahoo.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Central Iowa
Contact: Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State), mcweddle@cox.net Facebook: Wichita A Phi Alum Twitter: WichitaAphiAlum
KANSAS
A meet and greet at Playa Azul in Old Town included some parents of Wichita State (Gamma Xi) collegians. Alumnae helped the Gamma Xi chapter with formal recruitment by preparing and serving refreshments every night. They also hosted an ice cream social at Gamma Xi to meet new members and welcome collegians back to school.
Greater Kansas City
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Alumnae enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day happy hour, participated in a book exchange and ended the meeting year with an A Phiesta Mexican food buffet. Past President Kelli Wilson Daly (Nu-Nebraska) was honored as Alpha Phi Woman of the Year at the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Panhellenic sisterhood brunch. Sisters enjoyed a Welcome Back barbeque in the fall. Proceeds from a T-shirt fundraiser benefited Alpha Phi Foundation and the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Fund.
Boston
Contact: Allison Cink Rickels (Epsilon Theta-Northern Iowa), president@kc-aphis.com Web: www.kc-aphis.com Facebook: Greater Kansas City Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
The chapter enjoyed a kickoff event and a farm day. Contact the chapter to get involved. They are excited to welcome new members. Contact: Lindsey D’elia Mayo (Delta Nu-Maine), ldmayo3@gmail.com Facebook: Boston Alpha Phi Alumnae
MetroWest Massachusetts The chapter hosted its eighth annual Founders’ Day tea and ceremony. They were happy that some WPI (Iota Omicron) seniors joined the celebration. Alumnae enjoyed a new flat bread pizza restaurant and the annual holiday swap. Contact: Deborah Travers Abbott (Theta Beta-Bryant), webabbott@hotmail.com
METROWEST MASSACHUSETTS Alumnae and WPI (Iota Omicron) seniors enjoy an annual Founders’ Day tea.
GREENVILLE, N.C. Alumnae taste appetizers made with olive oils from 692 Olive.
NEBRASKA Omaha Alumnae enjoyed a cocktail party hosted by Maria Petro Knowles (Nu-Nebraska) to kick off the year. Sharon Stephens Jensen (Nu-Nebraska) hosted a Founders’ Day celebration with Creighton (Theta Delta) collegians. Sharon serves as the Theta Delta chapter advisor. Alumnae also sold Butter Braids, chaired by Gema Tenorio Simmons (Omicron-Missouri), for Alpha Phi Foundation. Contact: Julie O’Meara Jernstrom (Nu-Nebraska), julie.jernstrom@cox.net Facebook: Omaha Alpha Phi Alumnae
NEVADA Northern Nevada Alumnae enjoyed a family ice cream night. A highlight was participating in the Northern Nevada American Heart Association Heart Walk. Alumnae and loved ones raised almost $1,500, led by Ingrid Pease (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay) who raised almost $700 of the total. Contact: Breanna Borries (Eta Upsilon-Chapman), breannaborries@gmail.com Web: renoalphaphi.weebly.com Facebook: Reno Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Members volunteered for the Cupid’s Cup 5K. Sisters enjoyed a dinner together and an annual meet and greet event. The chapter also participated in an American Heart Association Heart Walk and raised $200 for the event. Members celebrated Founders’ Day by hosting an annual brunch at Harpers in Charlotte. Contact: Somer Beauvois Wright (Epsilon Phi-NC State), somer.wright@gmail.com Web: queencityphis.org Facebook: Charlotte Alpha Phi Alumnae Twitter: CharlotteAPhi
Greenville Area Sisters enjoyed dinner and olive oil tasting at 692 Olive. Alumnae welcome new members. Contact the chapter for information on upcoming events and membership. Contact: Gail Burton Joyner (Delta Alpha-East Carolina), gail.joyner2010@yahoo.com Facebook: Alpha Phi East Carolina
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Alumnae Pride Raleigh Durham Triangle
Columbus
Alumnae enjoyed dinner at the Carolina Ale House, brunch and a holiday gathering.
Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with Ohio State (Rho) collegians and recognized the anniversaries of Kari Kittrell (Gamma Nu-Miami University), 25 years, and Marilyn Horn Burns (Beta Kappa-Denison), 65 years.
Contact: Ashley Green Chesson (Epsilon Phi-NC State), achesson@alphaphi.org Web: triangleaphialumnae.com Facebook: Triangle Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
NORTH DAKOTA
Contact: Jenna Perrotto Johnson (Beta OmicronBowling Green State), jlperrotto@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Columbus Alumnae
Cleveland East
Grand Forks House corporation board members helped spruce up the landscaping at the North Dakota (Pi) chapter house. Pi’s formal living room was remodeled over the summer. Many more projects need to be completed for the chapter. Send donations to assist with ongoing house projects to: Gate City Bank c/o Alpha Phi House Association, 3205 South Washington St., Grand Forks, ND 58201. Contact: Kathy Lynch Ashe (Pi-North Dakota), ashekathy@hotmail.com
A summer luncheon was held at Gamekeeper’s Taverne in Chagrin Falls. Sisters and guests attended a Lake County Captains baseball game. Marilyn Gualtier Sanner (Zeta Pi-Case Western Reserve) hosted a potluck dinner. An abbreviated Founders’ Day ceremony was included during dinner out at Claddagh Irish Pub at Legacy Village. Contact: Carina Samuelson Mauck (Eta Gamma-Akron), cmauck@windstream.net
OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Ivy Connection
OHIO Ashland Area The chapter hosted a senior recognition dessert for Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) graduates and welcomed them as new alumnae. They enjoyed a Zumba lesson and shared starters from their gardens. Members held their annual potluck/cookout at the home of Debby Bryden Gray (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland). Alumnae participated in a panel discussion, viewed a skit and enjoyed a luncheon as part of a mock recruitment event with Epsilon Alpha collegians. Contact: Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State), janschaeffer@alumnae.alphaphi.org
NORTHERN NEVADA Alumnae raise almost $1,500 for heart health.
Through a wide range of events, the ivy connection provides ways for young alumnae to meet socially and allows for personal and professional networking. The group targets alumnae who have been out of college 15 years or less. Contact: Alejandra Campos (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City), acampos@my.okcu.edu Facebook: Oklahoma City Ivy Connection
TEXAS Amarillo Alumnae hosted a luncheon to honor 25-year members Abie Aycock Freeman, Laurel Richards Gerald and Ginger Bell Smith (all Gamma Iota-Texas Tech). Betty Gray Hill
AMARILLO, TEXAS Betty Gray Hill (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) receives her 50-year pin from Chapter President Stacey Taylor Anthony (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech).
(Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) was honored for 50 years of membership. Sisters enjoyed dinner at a local Mexican restaurant, and Stacey Taylor Anthony (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) hosted a Founders’ Day/Foundation fundraiser dinner that featured a guest speaker on personal safety. Contact: Stacey Taylor Anthony (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), staceanthony@aol.com
Austin Alumnae hosted monthly lunches and regular gettogethers, including a wine tasting at a local vineyard, an American Heart Association Heart Walk and supporting Texas (Omega) chapter events like the Red Dress Gala. Alumnae hosted a Founders’ Day celebration that included honoring sisters with anniversary pins. Mary Maclachlan Bledsoe (Xi-Toronto) received her 25-year pin, and Kay Lenertz Brant (Pi-North Dakota) received her 75-year pin. Contact: Carolyn Venable Kahler (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/ Commerce), carolyn@cskahler.com Web: alphaphiofaustin.org Facebook: Alpha Phi of Austin Twitter: AustinAlphaPhi
Dallas and Suburban Alumnae participated in an American Heart Association Heart Walk. Three area alumnae groups joined forces to celebrate Founders’ Day with guest speaker Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State), executive director of Alpha Phi Foundation. Ida Perryman (Gamma Eta-North Texas) and Ann Fieber Hays (Beta Alpha-Illinois) received
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their 50-year pins. The chapter also hosted a mother/daughter dessert to honor area collegians, mothers and daughters. Alumnae and recent graduates are welcome to join upcoming events. Contact: Erin Anthony (Iota Zeta-Colorado School of Mines), erin.e.anthony@gmail.com Web: alphaphidallas.org Facebook: Dallas and Suburban Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
Fort Worth Alumnae provided more than 100 references for local women attending universities across the country. Members supported North Texas (Gamma Eta) recruitment efforts with food and attendance at a mock recruitment event. Annette Klemow Smith (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) and her older daughter, Melanie Smith (Gamma Eta-North Texas), traveled to participate in the Oklahoma (Phi) chapter initiation of her younger daughter, Courtney Smith (Phi-Oklahoma). Contact: LeLynne Waltman Knight (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian), lelynnewk@gmail.com Web: fortworthalphaphi.com Facebook: Fort Worth Alpha Phi Twitter: FtWorthAlphaPhi
Houston Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day in style with a champagne brunch at Philippe Restaurant. Special guests included International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach), Recruitment Advisor Gwendolyn Hill (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest) and Foundation Director Darcel Atwill Weller (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech). Contact: Anita Sloan Kittridge (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), sloan@sbcglobal.net Facebook: Houston Alpha Phi Alumnae
Northwest Houston The chapter held three Phiestas. Members joined other local alumnae for a Founders’ Day celebration. Sisters WASHINGTON, D.C., METRO IVY CONNECTION Rachel Hallinan (Eta Tau-SUNY/Cortland) escorts Prince Harry during his trip to Arlington, Va.
enjoyed an event at Viking Cooking School at Hubbell and Hudson Bistro that included cooking and party planning tips. Upcoming events include a painting party in January, Paint the Town Red event with significant others on Feb. 7 and the annual Panhellenic bingo on April 3. Contact: Geneen Pipher Boyd (Epsilon Omega-Texas A&M), geneen@hockeyvips.com Facebook: NW Houston Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
WISCONSIN Door County Charter members celebrated the first anniversary of the chapter during a Founders’ Day luncheon at 136 Restaurant in Sturgeon Bay. The group enjoyed a quiz recalling the important historic events of the day. Contact: Virginia Murphy Maher (Gamma UpsilonWisconsin/Milwaukee), vmaher@itol.com
San Antonio Alumnae attended the annual San Antonio Alumnae Panhellenic Association ladies’ night out event at Alamo Café. Alpha Phi had the largest representation out of all sororities. Sandy Duckworth Allison (Gamma OmegaMidwestern State) hosted a tailgate style event. Visit the chapter's Facebook page for upcoming events. Contact: Barbara Derrick Brinkmann (Gamma PiArizona State), babsbrink@icloud.com Web: wix.com/sanantoniophis/sanantoniophis Facebook: Alpha Phi San Antonio Alum
Southwest Dallas Members enjoyed a meet and greet at The Oasis at Joe Pool Lake and a get together at the home of Betty Jo Ferraro Fuller (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate). They joined Dallas and Suburban and Far North Dallas alumnae in hosting a Founders’ Day luncheon at Maggiano’s North Park with special guest Foundation Executive Director Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State). Ginger Dillard Cleveland (Omega-Texas) received the chapter’s Always Alpha Phi Award. Contact: Judy Dandrige Hatch (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/ Commerce), JudyHatch@sbcglobal.net Web: SWDallasAPhi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Fraternity - Southwest Dallas Area Alumnae Twitter: SWDallasAPhi
VIRGINIA Northern Virginia Alumnae joined D.C. Metro ivy connection members to participate in the LoziLu Women’s 5K Mud Run to support young patients with leukemia and lymphoma. Sisters enjoyed wine together, celebrated Founders’ Day, participated in an American Heart Association Heart Walk and received a fashion update from Judy Gallagher Ryan (Alpha-Syracuse). Other events included lunch bunch at L’Auberge Chez Francois and the annual ornament exchange. Contact: Carol Anne Davis Snider (Epsilon Pi-Evansville), president@alphaphi-va.org Web: alphaphi-va.org Facebook: Alpha Phi NOVA
NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTERS, MEMBERS SOUGHT Whether looking for instant friends in a new city, networking opportunities or a leadership role, local alumnae chapters hold benefits for Alpha Phis in every stage of life. The primary focus of alumnae chapters is fun and friendship. Attend an event near you to meet and reconnect with local sisters! New alumnae chapters forming in your area:
❧ Aspen, Colo. ❧ Connecticut Shoreline ❧ Tallahassee, Fla. ❧ Grand Rapids, Mich. ❧ Northern Minnesota ❧ Central Missouri ❧ Poughkeepsie, N.Y. ❧ Marietta, Ohio ❧ Toledo, Ohio ❧ Memphis , Tenn. ❧ El Paso, Texas ❧ Spokane, Wash. ❧ Charleston, W.V. ❧ Stevens Point, Wis. Existing alumnae chapters are seeking new members!
❧ San Francisco, Calif. ❧ South Coast Orange County, Calif. ❧ Atlanta, Ga. ❧ Indianapolis, Ind. ❧ Topeka, Kan. ❧ Boston, Mass. ❧ Minneapolis, Minn. ❧ Missoula, Mont. ❧ Akron Canton, Ohio ❧ Morgantown, W.V. Please email Elizabeth Conner (Gamma-DePauw) at econner@alphaphi.org if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area. For a complete list of Alpha Phi alumnae chapters, visit alphaphi.org/chapter.
Richmond Central Virginia After another successful summer dinner series, alumnae enjoyed a Founders’ Day bracelet making party. Sisters continue to meet monthly for a craft and chat event. Contact: Ann Jerome (Epsilon Phi-NC State), ann.m.jerome@altria.com Web: richmondalphaphi.com Facebook: Richmond/Central VA Alpha Phi Alumnae
WEB EXTRA If your chapter submitted a photo for this issue and you do not see it in the Alumnae Pride section, it may be in our special Quarterly Web Extra. Visit alphaphi.org/quarterly/viewrecentissues.
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Gamma Delta Sisters Reunite Reflections After 50 Years A 50-year reunion of UCLA (Beta Delta) sisters at a mountain home in Idyllwild, Calif., provided the opportunity to reflect on the value of a college education in the 1960s and the benefits of being an Alpha Phi during that time. According to Sharen Metz-Langdon, “Alpha Phi was the most meaningful experience of our young adulthood. It not only shaped our lives, but also the generations of our children to come.”
ABOVE PHOTO: (From left) Nancy Stoll Elliott, Karen Metz-Suderman, Sharen Metz-Langdon and Betsy Haskell Martin celebrate 50 years of sisterhood. Not pictured were Sandra Long Constable and Joan Maki Green.
Fifty-five Kansas (Gamma Delta) alumnae from the graduating classes of 1975-79 spent a weekend in August in Overland Park, Kan., reconnecting and sharing Alpha Phi memories. Even though Gamma Delta is no longer an active chapter, its alumnae still fondly and proudly uphold its memory. A highlight of the weekend was a road trip to Lawrence, Kan., to tour the former chapter house and to have lunch and shop on Massachusetts Street. ABOVE PHOTO: Alumnae celebrate more than 30 years of sisterhood.
Quarterly Photo Brings Beta Epsilons Together
Alphas Show Support During Reunion
Twelve Arizona (Beta Epsilon) alumnae enjoyed a reunion at the chapter house in September. The gathering came about because of a photo of Andrea Dutton-Frieson that appeared in the Spring 2013 Quarterly. When her sisters saw it, plans began for the reunion. Highlights of the weekend included a house tour provided by collegians and Alpha Phi gifts presented to the alumnae upon their departure. ABOVE PHOTO: Alumnae pose in front of the Beta Epsilon chapter house in
Approximately 35 Syracuse (Alpha) sisters from the 1980-90s reunited in New York City in May. Most had not seen each other since graduation. During the weekend, several of the alumnae participated in the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women to honor two sisters who are breast cancer survivors, Jennifer Dictrow Miceli and Jen Clatur Cinelli, and one sister they lost to cancer, Stacey Jurgelewicz. Their team was among the top fundraisers. ABOVE PHOTO: Alphas participate in a run/walk for
the T-shirts collegians bought them.
women’s health as part of their reunion.
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Small World
Alumnae Meet Overseas
Jean Creamer Hodges (Rho-Ohio State) and Elaine Thomas Barnum (Rho-Ohio State) met on an Ohio State University trip to the Lake District of England during the summer. The pair discovered they are both Alpha Phis, and they became fast friends. They are pictured hiking together.
University Trip Brings Sisters Together
(From left) Madeline Biesty Kaplan, Carol Kenny Elliott, Alison Daly Van Dyke, Yvette Monus McFerson and Sheryl Axline (all Beta Delta-UCLA) ran into each other when they were vacationing with their families at the UCLA’s Bruin Woods Family Resort in Lake Arrowhead, Calif., during the same week in August.
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Housing Highlights
New Houses, New Homes By Tonya Sharp Ryan (Phi-Oklahoma), Director of Collegiate Housing
The living room at the Beta Sigma chapter house at the University of Utah
As Alpha Phi has continued to expand, our housing and facilities have also seen growth. Since August 2013, we have secured new housing for the chapter women at Utah (Beta Sigma) and Carnegie Mellon (Iota Sigma) and a new meeting space for collegians at Harvard (Iota Tau). Each of these new facilities is unique in size and structure based on the needs of the individual chapters. In 2011, Alpha Phi recolonized its Beta Sigma chapter at the University of Utah. After a challenging renovation – including dealing with a sinkhole – collegians moved into their 16-bed home on The Row near other Greek groups in September 2013. In addition to being completely remodeled, the space was expanded slightly to add a restroom and bedroom 20
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that meets Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. This new chapter house is owned by Alpha Phi International’s National Housing Corporation and managed by a house corporation board made up of local volunteers and Beta Sigma alumnae. The women at Carnegie Mellon (CMU) are now living in a 32-bed university-owned facility that saw a complete remodel of its basement to add a chapter room, television lounge and storage. Alpha Phi submitted an application to CMU and competed with other Greek groups for the opportunity to acquire this space. The house is wellpositioned on campus, nestled among the university’s other Greek facilities. This new, visible presence is helping integrate the chapter into the CMU community. Since Harvard University does not
recognize Greek letter organizations, the chapter there is a member of the Cambridge Area Panhellenic. Alpha Phi joined Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta in this organization and is now settled into a leased meeting space in a prime location on Harvard Square. This gives chapter women a convenient site to gather close to campus. The leased space includes a large chapter room, a television lounge and a kitchenette. These are just the most recent housing and facility acquisitions for Alpha Phi. Look in future issues of the Quarterly and online at alphaphi.org to follow our progress. Photos of Iota Tau’s facility were not available at print time.
1. Utah house corporation board and advisory board members pose during the chapter’s ribbon cutting ceremony with Director of Collegiate Housing Tonya Sharp Ryan (Phi-Oklahoma), International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) and Beta Sigma President Stephanie Scott. 2. One of the special features in the dining room of the Carnegie Mellon house is Impilato stack chairs from MTS Seating with the Alpha Phi letters etched into the back. They were selected by Rowland Design. 3. Alpha Phi’s Iota Sigma chapter at Carnegie Mellon has a new home. 4. The first floor of the Utah chapter house features a dining room, kitchen, living space and a bedroom and bath meeting ADA requirements. Pictured are the dining area, kitchen and stairway. 5. Iota Sigma’s charter is prominently displayed in the chapter house’s living room. 1
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On Campus CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia (Beta Theta) Sisters welcomed 31 new members following a successful fall formal recruitment. Members hosted their first philanthropy event of the year, selling candy grams and baked goods while wearing Halloween costumes. Proceeds benefited the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: ubcalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi UBC Twitter: AlphaPhiUBC
ONTARIO Toronto (Xi) BRITISH COLUMBIA (BETA THETA) The chapter celebrates on Bid Day.
Sisters celebrated a successful formal recruitment and welcomed 13 new members. They hosted their second annual Welcome Back breakfast for members of the Greek community, a Founders’ Day tea for alumnae and parents, an annual dessert night and a successful Red Dress Gala.
hosting their annual Red Dress Gala for the second year in a row.
Web: alphaphi-xi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Xi Twitter: AlphaPhiUofT
Web: etachi.wix.com Facebook: The Eta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Twitter: BUAlphaPhi
Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) The chapter welcomed 35 new members during fall recruitment. Collegians hosted the annual Move Your Phi’t walk-a-thon to support Alpha Phi Foundation and St. Mary’s Cardiac Care Unit in Kitchener-Waterloo. Members are proud of Chelsea Birtch, who was selected to be an Alpha Phi International Collegiate Perspective blogger for the fall semester. Web: laurieralphaphi.com Facebook: WLU Alpha Phi Twitter: WLUAlphaPhi
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Members have been working hard on recruitment and sisterhood. The chapter celebrates its 25th anniversary at Bishop’s University this year. They looked forward to MARQUETTE (ETA MU) Members participate in Greek Week.
Arizona (Beta Epsilon)
Collegians participated in the university’s Alcala Bazaar to share information about upcoming chapter events. Members celebrated Founders’ Day by hosting a birthday party for Alpha Phi and enjoyed a sisterhood retreat in Palm Springs. They welcomed friends, families and alumnae to their ninth annual Red Dress Gala that raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation.
Sisters hosted a Red Dress Gala that was supported by alumnae and guests and benefited women’s heart health. The silent auction alone had many unique items that had the bidders out of their chairs.
Sisters enjoyed a semester focused on recruitment, socials, Big/Little Reveal and Red Dress Gala. They also enjoyed Homecoming and a sisterhood retreat. Web: asualphaphi.com Facebook: ASU Alpha Phi Twitter: ASU_AlphaPhi
Northern Arizona (Iota Pi) The chapter added 62 new members through fall recruitment. Their first Red Dress Luncheon raised more than $5,000. Facebook: NAU Alpha Phi Twitter: NAUAlphaPhi
CALIFORNIA Chapman (Eta Upsilon) Sisters enjoyed a successful recruitment and getting to know new members through sisterhoods and bonding activities. Web: chapmanalphaphi.com Facebook: Chapman Alpha Phi Twitter: ChapmanAPhi
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Web: csulbalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi CSULB Twitter: AlphaPhiCSULB
San Diego (Eta Rho)
Arizona State (Gamma Pi)
Bishop’s (Eta Chi)
Sisters welcomed 50 new members following fall recruitment. Their Phi Ball philanthropy event benefited Alpha Phi Foundation. Check out the chapter’s new website, and follow them on Instagram: csulbaphi.
ARIZONA
Web: azalphaphi.com Facebook: AZ Alpha Phi
QUEBEC
CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)
Web: usdalphaphi.com Facebook: USD Alpha Phi Twitter: USDAlphaPhi1
San Francisco State (Eta Theta) The chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary in October. Collegians hosted a tea party for alumnae, including a founding charter member and the chapter’s first advisor. In addition to celebrating, sisters reminisced about the progress the chapter has made in the last 25 years. Web: alphaphisfsu.com Facebook: SFSU Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhi_SFSU
Stanford (Kappa) The chapter hosted its first fall fundraiser by partnering with CREAM ice cream sandwiches to raise money for Alpha Phi Foundation. Members volunteered with local nonprofit Girls to Women in a weekly community service event where collegians led workshops in activities ranging from arts and crafts to athletics. Web: alphaphi.stanford.edu Facebook: Stanford Alpha Phi Twitter: APhiStanford
UC/Berkeley (Lambda) The chapter hosted its third annual Red Dress Gala in October. Web: calalphaphi.com Facebook: Cal Alpha Phi Twitter: CalAlphaPhi
University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma) Members celebrated Founders’ Day with brunch at Orchard Creek Country Club. During the event, Tiffany Nguyen was presented with a scholarship. The chapter fought to keep its title as best RecSports sorority team. Nikki McCasland was the RecSports women’s singles tennis champion. Sisters enjoyed bonding and playing games at their fall retreat. Web: pacificalphaphi.com Facebook: Pacific Alpha Phi Twitter: PacificAlphaPhi
COLORADO Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta) The chapter initiated 18 new members. Their first fall philanthropy event, Move Your Phi’t, raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: alpha-phi.wix.com/iotazeta Facebook: Alpha Phi Iota Zeta
Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma) Recruitment gained the chapter 37 new members. The chapter hosted a Founders’ Day event, a family and friends weekend and a Phiesta event. Becca Hoy was named 2013 homecoming queen. The third annual Red Dress Gala is scheduled for Feb. 22 in Denver, Colo. Web: alphaphiunco.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at UNC Twitter: AlphaPhiUNC1
CONNECTICUT Connecticut (Iota Lambda) Sisters partnered with Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity for
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC (IOTA GAMMA) Sisters bond and play games during a fall retreat.
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (IOTA ZETA) Sisters host the Move Your Phi’t 5K.
homecoming. They chose “Barbie and Ken” as their theme to coincide with the overall theme of “Dynamic Duos.”
ILLINOIS
Web: alphaphiuconn.com Facebook: Alpha Phi UConn Twitter: AlphaPhiUConn
The chapter hosted its sixth annual Mud Olympics philanthropy event and tripled the amount of funds previously raised for women’s heart health. Continued open bidding brought four new members into the chapter. Other events included a blood drive, Parent’s Weekend and Feed My Starving Children.
FLORIDA Florida State (Gamma Phi) The chapter will hold its ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 25. The new chapter house is complete with a sun deck, dining hall, basement, 22 bedrooms, a glass rotunda and a formal and informal living room. Sisters are looking forward to living in it. Sara Saxner, a charter member and member of the first executive council, was one of six women chosen as a candidate for the university’s homecoming princess court. Web: fsualphi.com Facebook: FSU Alpha Phi Twitter: FSUAlphaPhi
GEORGIA Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) Sisters hosted their annual All Greek Grill Out. Sisters proudly initiated 47 new members and were honored that International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) attended the ceremony. The chapter hosted its fifth annual Red Dress Casino Night that raised more than $20,000. Web: gtalphaphi.org Facebook: Georgia Tech Alpha Phi Twitter: GTAlphaPhi
Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon)
Web: alphaphilfc.weebly.com Facebook: Alpha Phi LFC Twitter: AlphaPhiLFC
Northern Illinois (Epsilon Delta) The chapter’s annual A Phiesta Bowl flag football tournament had an all time high attendance and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. Other highlights included welcoming 26 new members and moving up the chapter’s grade point average to second place among sororities. Facebook: Northern Illinois Alpha Phi Twitter: NIUAlphaPhi
Southern Illinois (Epsilon Xi) Sisters welcomed 74 new members following a successful fall recruitment. They hosted a Dad’s Day event where collegians and their fathers enjoyed the homecoming soccer game. Other events included an alumnae luncheon and the Red Dress Gala. Web: alphaphisiue.weebly.com
INDIANA DePauw (Gamma) The chapter hosted a successful Red Dress Gala that raised approximately $14,000 thanks to members, families and alumnae. They also hosted the Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event. They look forward to recruitment in February and welcoming a new member class. Facebook: Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiDePauw
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On Campus Other events included a date crush party, semi-formal and the eighth annual Red Dress Gala. Web: alphaphitheta.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at the University of Michigan Twitter: UMichAlphaPhi
Michigan State (Beta Beta) The chapter welcomed 47 new members. They enjoyed haunted hayrides, a sisterhood retreat in Northern Michigan and hosting the new Capture A Phi philanthropy event. Camryn Ginsberg attended UIFI and completed her term as the university’s Panhellenic president. Kelsey Carson participated in the Miss Michigan pageant. Web: msualphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Michigan State University Twitter: AlphaPhiMSU
MINNESOTA Minnesota (Epsilon) Members participated in a ropes course sisterhood event. Skills worked on included self-confidence, individual achievement, trust, communication, team spirit and motivation.
WASHINGTON (SIGMA) Sisters welcome new members on Bid Day.
IOWA
MARYLAND
Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta)
Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron)
The chapter welcomed 28 new members during fall recruitment. They held their third annual Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. Members hosted a Founders’ Day celebration that also raised money. The chapter also hosted a panel discussion featuring alumnae. Sisters look forward to hosting their Red Dress Gala in February.
Sisters used a Student Life programming grant awarded by the university to host a free campus-wide Zumba event. Participants were treated to a free meal catered by a local health food shop following the exercise class.
Web: alphaphiet.com Facebook: Alpha Phi – Epsilon Theta Chapter
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KANSAS Wichita State (Gamma Xi) The chapter welcomed 36 new members during a successful formal recruitment. The “A League of Our Own”themed Bid Day featured a cook out. Sisters participated in the university’s annual Mud Events competition, including tug-of-war and volleyball. The chapter hosted its first Red Dress Gala at the Tallgrass Country Club. Web: wichitastatealphaphi.com Facebook: Wichita State Alpha Phi Twitter: WSUAlphaPhi
MAINE A successful recruitment resulted in 22 new members and recruiting first among sororities. Members enjoyed a sisterhood retreat on the coast of Maine in Bar Harbor. Sisters hosted their sixth annual Red Dress Gala and annual Homecoming alumnae brunch. Web: umainealphaphi.com Facebook: U Maine Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiDeltaNu ALPHA PHI QUARTERLY
Bentley (Zeta Rho) Members hosted their first Red Dress Gala, a Mr. Heartthrob competition and a Halloween dance co-sponsored with Alpha Gamma Pi fraternity. Facebook: Bentley University Alpha Phi Zeta Rho Chapter Twitter: AlphaPhiZetaRho
WPI (Iota Omicron) The chapter held its third annual Move Your Phi’t 5K that raised more than $900 for Alpha Phi Foundation. The event featured a raffle for local restaurant gift cards and upbeat music along the route. Sisters participated in community service events, including Work on Worcester and Community Harvest Project. The chapter looks forward to hosting its first Red Dress Gala in February. Web: alphaphiwpi.wix.com/iotaomicron
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MICHIGAN Michigan (Theta) Preparations during polish week led to a successful recruitment with a record 63 new members. The women visited an apple orchard as a sisterhood event. They hosted a Founders’ Day ceremony that included alumnae.
Web: alphaphiumn.org Facebook: Alpha Phi UMN Twitter: AlphaPhiUMN
MISSOURI Missouri (Omicron) Sisters welcomed 85 new members following recruitment. Bid Day had a theme of “Let it Be A Phi” and featured flowers, bright balloons and live music. They hosted a pre-football game breakfast and open house for alumnae and family. Members look forward to hosting the annual Rockin’ Red Dress Poker Tournament and Silent Auction on Feb. 22 at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Web: mizzouaphi.com Facebook: Mizzou A Phi Twitter: MizzouAlphaPhi FLORIDA STATE (GAMMA PHI) Members pose in front of the chapter’s new home when it is under construction.
CLEMSON (IOTA RHO) Bailey Alston and Lindsey Barnett help build the chapter’s homecoming float.
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Rochester (Theta Kappa)
PENNSYLVANIA
During the university’s Meliora Weekend, the chapter hosted the annual Red Dress Gala and doubled their profits from the previous year to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation. Collegians enjoyed reconnecting with alumnae. Silent auction highlights included a wine tour, chocolate basket and a University of Rochester spirit package. The chapter hosted their second annual Alpha Phifa soccer tournament and doubled profits from this event to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation.
Carnegie Mellon (Iota Sigma)
Web: uralphaphi.org Facebook: UR Alpha phi Twitter: URAlphaPhi
Web: cmualphaphi.com Facebook: Carnegie Mellon Alpha Phi Twitter: CMUAlphaPhi
SUNY/Buffalo (Theta Epsilon)
Lehigh (Epsilon Psi)
Members enjoyed a sisterhood brunch and made plans for a Zumba philanthropy event.
Montana (Chi)
NORTH CAROLINA
Sisters welcomed 28 new members, bringing chapter total to 80 and making them the largest sorority on campus. The chapter won a local radio poll that named them best sorority at the University of Montana.
UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi)
Web: umalphaphi.com Facebook: Chi Chapter Alpha Phi Twitter: UMAlphaPhi
The chapter welcomed 33 new members. They hosted a Heart Health Week that consisted of an A Phifa soccer tournament, a penny war, AlphaTraz and Eat Your Heart Out events. Web: uncw-alphaphi.com Facebook: UNCW Alpha Phi
NEW HAMPSHIRE
OHIO
New Hampshire (Eta Alpha)
Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi)
The chapter hosted its first Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event. Members also launched a new Move Your Phi’t 5K philanthropy event.
The chapter house was remodeled in the summer. Sisters hosted a successful APhitness campus-wide fitness challenge to support women’s heart health. Alumnae were welcomed back to campus with a party at the chapter house. Members also volunteered at Hiram House, a day camp for children.
Facebook: Alpha Phi UNH
NEW YORK Hofstra (Theta Mu) After fall informal recruitment, Theta Mu is the largest chapter on campus. The chapter teamed with Delta Chi fraternity for Fall Fest and created a “Pirates of the Caribbean”-themed float. Collegians also participated in the New York City Founders’ Day celebration. Facebook: Alpha Phi Hofstra Twitter: AlphaPhiHofstra
Rensselaer (Theta Tau) Sisters welcomed 28 new members following fall recruitment. Alumnae Weekend events included a barbeque, line brunches and participating in Greek Chowderfest, where they submitted a delicious Dominican chorizo soup. Sisters also enjoyed a Family Weekend and their second annual Pancake Breakfast to support breast cancer research. Web: rpialphaphi.weebly.com Facebook: RPI Alpha Phi Twitter: APhiThetaTau
Web: cwrualphaphi.wix.com/cwrualphaphi Facebook: CWRU Alpha Phi Twitter: CWRUAlphaPhi
Kent State (Beta Omega) Sisters welcomed 73 new members on Bid Day, bringing chapter total to 176. The chapter received the university’s Most Spirited Award and placed second in the homecoming competition. A Dad’s Day event featured a barbeque at the chapter house and attending a football game. Web: alphaphiksu.com Facebook: Alpha Phi KSU Twitter: AlphaPhi_KSU
The chapter welcomed 23 new members following their first fall recruitment and hosted their first Red Dress Gala. Sisters dedicated their new chapter house in September with the help of International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach). Alumnae, Carnegie Mellon Panhellenic and fraternity presidents, Greek Life staff, friends and families attended the dedication ceremony and enjoyed house tours and refreshments.
The chapter’s first Phiesta Bowl flag football tournament included participation by 24 teams and was a success. Proceeds benefited Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: lehighalphaphi.webs.com Facebook: Lehigh Alpha Phi Twitter: LehighAlphaPhi
SOUTH CAROLINA Clemson (Iota Rho) A successful formal recruitment set the tone for the rest of the year. Activities included participation in First Friday, homecoming float building, Derby Days and Panhellenic Week among other events. Web: clemsonalphaphi.com Facebook: Clemson Alpha Phi Twitter: ClemsonAlphaPhi
SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota (Psi) Sisters welcomed 45 new members following fall recruitment. They received the Most School Spirited Philanthropy Award at Pi Kappa Alpha’s Sorority Appreciation Night. The chapter also hosted its annual Red Dress Gala philanthropy event that included silent and live auctions. Web: alphaphisocialmedia.wix.com/southdakotapsi Facebook: Alpha Phi SD Psi Twitter: USDAlphaPhi
ROCHESTER (THETA KAPPA) New members enjoy the chapter’s Red Dress Gala.
OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) Members raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation with the Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event. The night consisted of a picnic basket auction with baskets created by collegians and sales of tacos and baked goods. Web: ocualphaphi.com
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On Campus Virginia (Zeta Iota) The chapter’s annual Red Dress Brunch, Parent’s formal and silent auction raised more than $12,000. More than 400 collegians and parents attended the weekend’s events. The chapter launched two new philanthropy events in the fall – the Thankful 5K Run to honor Casey Schulman, who passed away in December 2012, and a canned food drive for the Charlottesville community. Members also hosted a Sweets for Shelley Bake-Off event to honor Shelley Goldsmith, a sister who passed away in August 2013.
North Texas (Gamma Eta) Alumnae and parents attended the chapter’s Red Dress Gala that raised money to support Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: untalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at UNT Twitter: AlphaPhiatUNT
Web: alphaphivt.celect.org Facebook: VT Alpha Phi Twitter: VTAlphaPhi
Web: alphaphiwisconsin.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Wisconsin Twitter: AlphaPhiIota
The chapter welcomed 18 new members. They participated in community service events, including volunteering at the San Antonio Food Bank and co-hosting a campus blood drive. They also hosted a successful ice pop sale to beat the heat and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. Web: alphaphistmu.wix.com/iotabeta Facebook: Alpha Phi Fraternity - Iota Beta Chapter St. Mary’s University
Texas (Omega) The chapter was ranked in the top three for GPA among sororities, and their new member class ranked first. Highlights included the Big/Little Reveal, initiation and their annual Red Dress Gala.
VIRGINIA George Mason (Eta Lambda) Sisters welcomed 48 new members following fall recruitment, the largest class in the chapter’s history. Collegians joined alumnae to celebrate the chapter’s 25th anniversary. Web: gmualphaphi.com Facebook: GMU Alpha Phi Twitter: GMUAlphaPhi ALPHA PHI QUARTERLY
Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) Sisters participated in Greek Week and an American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Walk. Members hosted a homecoming barbeque for parents and alumnae. Facebook: Alpha Phi Gamma Zeta Twitter: AlphaPhiGZ The chapter welcomed 31 new members following a successful fall formal recruitment. Members enjoyed a Founders’ Day brunch, a pumpkin patch sisterhood, Big/Little Week and Parent’s Weekend. Red Dress Gala will be Feb. 8, 2014, at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Seattle. Alumnae are encouraged to attend. Also this spring, members will host a weeklong celebration in honor of the chapter’s centennial anniversary that will include fun events for collegians and alumnae. Web: uwalphaphi.com Facebook: UW Alpha Phi Twitter: UWAlphaPhi
Web: texasalphaphi.com Facebook: Texas Alpha Phi
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Washington (Sigma)
St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)
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Wisconsin (Iota)
For the second year in a row the university’s homecoming queen was an Alpha Phi. Congratulations to Taylor Lavery.
Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron)
TEXAS
Web: alphaphimu.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Eta Mu Twitter: AlphaPhiEtaMu Sisters welcomed 61 new members following fall recruitment. Members teamed with Phi Gamma Delta fraternity to place first in Humorology, the largest Greek philanthropy event on campus. They placed second in the university’s homecoming competition. Sisters hosted the ninth annual Red Dress Gala that featured silent and live auctions, dinner, an a cappella performance and guest speakers. Social activities included themed mixers and sisterhood events.
Facebook: Alpha Phi at the University of Virginia Twitter: APhi_UVA
SOUTH DAKOTA (PSI) Alissa Thomsen gives a warm hug to Brooke Horner after a successful fall recruitment.
donated by Chipotle. After taking second place in Greek Week for the past two years, sisters were excited to win first place this year.
WISCONSIN Marquette (Eta Mu) The chapter hosted its annual Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event and raised a record amount of more than $3,200. New this year were a taco eating contest, trivia questions, a photo booth and burritos
Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma) Members helped a local church to build a playground for their preschool. They hosted a Founders’ Day tea party that had an all-time high attendance. Sisters participated in homecoming activities and hosted their first Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event. The chapter’s Red Dress Gala is in February. Facebook: Alpha Phi UW Stout Twitter: AlphaPhiUWStout
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BELOW: Members “run down the row” with the Louisiana State’s mascot, Mike the Tiger.
ABOVE: Local alumnae support the Delta Tau chapter.
Alpha Phi Recolonizes at Louisiana State University After interviewing more than 400 potential members, Alpha Phi made a splash at Louisiana State by selecting 200 new members! As of press time, Delta Tau colony has 240 outstanding new members, and the colony continues to COB impressive women. Members from other Greek organizations lined West Lakeshore Drive in Baton Rouge from the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house to the University Press Building to cheer on our new members as they “ran down the row” – a Bid Day tradition at the university. Sisters were fortunate to be joined by LSU’s Vice Chancellor Kurt Keppler and Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students K.C. White. It was an honor that they were able to spend time with us to wish the colony luck in the future. Next fall, Alpha Phis will reside on their own separate floor of on-campus housing. In the fall of 2015, the chapter will move into their temporary home at the renovated LSU Press Building on sorority row. Once the new house is completed, Alpha Phi will move into their permanent residence, to be located on sorority row! A huge thank you goes to the members of Team Tigers and all of the volunteers who helped during colonization. The local Alpha Phi alumnae are an amazing support system for the colony! 28
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Milestone Anniversaries Congratulations to the following collegiate chapters that celebrate milestone anniversaries in 2014!
125 YEARS
Cornell (Delta)
100 YEARS
Washington (Sigma)
90 YEARS
40 YEARS
CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon) Southern Illinois (Epsilon Xi) UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho)
30 YEARS
UCLA (Beta Delta)
Boston (Eta) MIT (Zeta Phi)
85 YEARS
25 YEARS
British Columbia (Beta Theta)
70 YEARS
USC (Beta Pi)
65 YEARS
San Diego State (Gamma Alpha)
60 YEARS
North Texas (Gamma Eta)
55 YEARS
Midwestern State (Gamma Omega)
50 YEARS
Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon) Ball State (Delta Rho) Indiana State (Delta Pi)
45 YEARS
Northern Illinois (Epsilon Delta)
Bishop’s (Eta Chi) Marquette (Eta Mu) Chapman (Eta Upsilon) Lafayette (Eta Sigma) Marquette (Eta Mu) San Diego (Eta Rho) SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau) UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi) Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron)
20 YEARS
Cameron (Theta Rho) Christopher Newport (Theta Phi)
15 YEARS
Rhode Island (Iota Delta)
10 YEARS
Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon)
5 YEARS
Alabama (Beta Mu) Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)
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Congratulations Honor Society Inductees More than 400 Alpha Phi collegiate women were inducted into Order of Omega and Rho Lambda honor societies during the 2012-13 school year.
ORDER OF OMEGA Akron (Eta Gamma)
Ashley Reed Brianna Sauciunac
Alabama (Beta Mu)
Kaitlan Collins Sarah Fink Lillian Hall Abby Hall Emma Kattman Angela Seaman Kelsey Sides Paige Trotter
Appalachian State (Theta Nu)
Laura Cochran Madeline Lipe
Arizona (Beta Epsilon)
Rose Garcia Kara Gustafson Danielle Novelly Samantha Snavely Zoe Thorpe Arizona State (Gamma Pi)
Renee Bensted Olivia Birchenough Ashley Davault Jessica Garcia Shaina Molineaux Rachel Riefberg Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)
Joan Gil Kirsten Logan
Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon)
Annette Fetter Gabrielle Mizner
Ball State (Delta Rho)
Kelsey Koralewski
Barry (Theta Omega)
Jennifer Cardenas Marica Ilic Angie Jaimes Gina King Danielle Stevenson
Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron)
Catherine Saccardi
British Columbia (Beta Theta)
Kathleen Coupland Yanni DelValle Brittany Labron
Butler (Epsilon Beta)
Lauren Chapman Alexandra Foster Brady Sage
Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi)
Lauren Hanley Nina Nasre
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Jacqueline Arvin Alyssa Calabrigo Vanessa Camera Taylor Lord Riley Parker Kathryn Robertson
CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)
Liz Anderson Jennifer Branson Jo-Marie Lawrence Caitlin Porter Miranda Rosen
CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon)
Mariah Aguinaldo Joanna Chin Alexa Diaz Kristin Seckar
CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta)
Rebecca Smith
Cameron (Theta Rho)
Jennifer Nixon
Carnegie Mellon (Iota Sigma)
Morgan Jaunzemis
Case Western Reserve (Zeta Pi)
Kara Richardson Colleen Visconti, inducted as a professor at Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon) Chapman (Eta Upsilon)
Hannah Brown Danielle Luchetta Deryn Russell Adrienne Votaw
Clemson (Iota Rho)
Carly Herring Lindsay Heyman Brooke Ingram Kristin McLeod Rebecca Newman Christine O’Hara
Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta)
Kimberley Mazza Katherine Rhinehart
Connecticut (Iota Lambda)
Brittany Bousquet Taylor Brown Meghan Ledan Shelja Patel
Cornell (Delta)
Elizabeth Brown Emma Carver Samantha Fidler
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Creighton (Theta Delta) Amber Oyen Morgan Ryan Emily Schulze
George Mason (Eta Lambda)
Michon Hunsaker Katelyn Hurliman Chandler Jones Camille Moore Breanna Ribeiro
Northwestern (Beta)
Dartmouth (Iota Kappa)
Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)
Maine (Delta Nu)
Kathleen Herring
Marcela Moreno
Delaware (Epsilon Nu)
Hofstra (Theta Mu)
Kailey Diver Rachael Garson Lina Gheyssari Janey Grubmuller Abbey Hassmann
Allison Barnes Jaye Luntz
DePaul (Iota Eta)
Beckie Maday, inducted as a graduate student at Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha) DePauw (Gamma)
Jillian Balser Mary Brody Olivia Flores Frances Jones Kendall Quisenberry Emilia Shiring Duke (Beta Nu)
Sarah Tufano
Duquesne (Epsilon Iota)
Emily Janocha Allison Keene Danielle Moss
East Carolina (Delta Alpha)
Paulina Genovese Alexa Graham
Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha)
Madeline Haugh Dana Miller
Elmhurst (Zeta Xi)
Megan Callahan Lisette Carrera Melanie Gage Marissa McLean Erin Quaid Felicia Roumeliotis Kathryn Scudieri
Florida Tech (Theta Zeta)
Flaminia Marrucci Roselyn Piscitelli Madeline Sciullo
Florida State (Gamma Phi)
Saige Abrams Megan Attanasio Katherine Breuning Kaley Keen Natalie Mousseau Brittany Sachs
Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma)
Sydney Pierce Sandra Rosenthal Kate Ziegelstein
Bridget Bush Fay Cowper Melanie Shanfield
Becca Corrigan Alexandro Gandolfo Jenna Strem
Illinois (Beta Alpha)
Jamie Keen
Indiana State (Delta Pi)
Danielle Higgins Jessica Neff
Iowa (Delta Epsilon)
Katherine Anderegg Jessica Eglseder Sydney Grote Erin Halstead Megan Knudson Maria Krejci Moleigh Ryther Emily Selby Shelby Swenson Christina Targosz Alyssa Wilkinson James Madison (Theta Iota)
Kelsey Elam-Geuting Danielle Joffee Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron)
Talia Hughes Jessica Jeang Colleen McDermott Samantha Olafson Jenna Paul-Schultz Dana Quinn Julie Ufford
Kent State (Beta Omega)
Alexandra Coco Elizabeth Heibertshausen
Hannah Glover
Miami University (Gamma Nu)
Anna R. Kokos
Michigan (Theta)
Rachel Adamo Beth Khinchuk
Midwestern State (Gamma Omega)
Sarah Flam Marika Gaul Lauren Konsitzke Paige Pontius Carly Priehs Erin Walsh Megan Young
Minnesota (Epsilon)
Annika Harless
Montana (Chi)
Amy Anderson Amy Peterson Jill Sharp
Nebraska (Nu)
Kate Brungardt
Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi)
Ariane Aten Kimberley Harper Erin Hullinger Sarah Meuret
New Hampshire (Eta Alpha)
Alexandra Holsberg Heather Kofoed Olivia O’Hara
North Dakota (Pi)
Bridget Wollak
Northern Arizona (Iota Pi)
Kettering (Iota Epsilon)
Daisy Hernandez Nora McMullan Rachel Rohrer Katrina Sanchez
Lafayette (Eta Sigma)
UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi)
Amy Margaret Keith Hayley Schuller Amanda Arriaran Lauren Berry Camille Borland Bethany Christie Rachel Davidson Renee Gallo Dana Purdy Alyson Shumeyko
Linfield (Theta Alpha)
Katherine Allison Caroline Brigham Haley Haubrich
Kayla M. Churchill Allison Dominguez
Northern Illinois (Epsilon Delta)
Kaitlyn Lynch
Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta)
Brooke Foster
Alison Bishop Kallie Culbertson Kathryn Ikenberry
Ohio State (Rho)
Oklahoma City (Delta Delta)
Robyn Bonin Nikki Rubin
Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta)
Nina Smith
Oregon (Tau)
Morgan Battaglia Samantha Hansen Lauren Keim Ericka Simonsen Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta)
Bailey Bartelt Katherine McCormick Sarah Schuh
Rensselaer (Theta Tau)
Caitlin Blackburn Maggie Carlstrom Stefany Fekula Allison Feldman Erica Hutchins Brittney Shkil Brittany Trentalange
Rhode Island (Iota Delta)
Nikki Fattore
Rochester (Theta Kappa)
Sarah Bjork Lila Cantor Carla Graff
San Diego (Eta Rho)
Emily Flanagan
San Jose State (Beta Psi)
Serena Marie Garcia Desirae Guerrero Jessica Louie Arlette Noujaim
Seton Hall (Eta Eta)
Fatima Guillen Kendall Szulewski-Francis Melissa Velazquez St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)
Karen Ramirez Amy Swan Linda De La Torre-Alva
SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)
Cassie Christman Brielle Phillips
RHO LAMBDA Syracuse (Alpha)
Rosa Commisso Carolyn Fine Alessandra Hemminger Texas (Omega)
Virginia Albert Colleen Washington Emily Wikman Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)
Alice Beaton Courtney Cimonetti Charlotte Deom Kelsey Hladik Kristen Kincannon Lauren Locke Anne Lofye Kori Markussen Jamie Mathis Thea McDonald Morgan Moses Amanda Parinella Nicole Reiner Kristen Taylor Alicia Thomas Victoria Vaughan Nicole Waidner Kendall White Shelby Wilson Stephany Wines Chloe Wittenauer
Towson (Eta Omega)
Sari Israel Hayley Pollack Chelsea Rafaloff Alexandra Rosmarin Alexa Segal
Tufts (Zeta Theta)
Kelsea Carlson Ilexa Gales Jaime Morgen
UC/Berkeley (Lambda)
Brooke K. Berns Aparna Bhattacharya Chelsea Goodwin Taylor Hanson Briana Mullen Alexandra E. Myers Michela Paganini Taylor Shim
UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho)
Chelsea Hayman
UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)
Alana Drucker Journey Heaton Molly Long Ana Lopez Jessica Lum Jade Molyneux Michelle Mosich Shaina Nazarian Laura Westbrook Tara Zand
UCLA (Beta Delta)
Lauren Clark Emma DiFilippo Ashley Naff Nicole Nour Ashley Rosenberg Brittany Zajic USC (Beta Pi)
Lyssa Aruda Lauren Ball Katherine Castronovo Joyce Kim Madeline McKinley Kativa Strickland Utah (Beta Sigma)
MacKenzie Peyton
Villanova (Eta Epsilon)
Jessica Denike Ilyssa Zibelli
Virginia (Zeta Iota)
Kate Belza Katherine Brock Catherine Dorset Katie Grubiak Wilson Hammett Julie Marzec Katherine Roderick Casey Schulman Caitlyn Suhler Kelsey Tetsworth Kristen Whalen Julia Winn
Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron)
Katherine Johnson
Washburn (Upsilon)
Delanie Atteberry Rachel Klaus Haley LeBlanc Bianca Martinez Chelsea Sevigny
Washington State (Beta Rho)
Lindsey Clawson Eva Cress Kendra Davison Hannah Exner Lisa Forbes Chelsea Horton Emma Johnson Amy Knight Lauren La Fontaine Kelsey Lematta
Stephanie McCauley Katie Spencer Anna Swanson Anastasia Weeks Haley Willison Washington University (Zeta Upsilon)
Katherine Bush Marie Houghton-Larsen Amrita Sengupta Jacqueline Triggs Samantha Tucker Jaime Zucker Western Michigan (Delta Theta)
Mary Depoian Stephanie Orr Samantha Smith
Wichita State (Gamma Xi)
Marisa Bayless Alaina Bush Lindsay Garinger
William Woods (Delta Chi)
Hannah Lindburg Jennifer E. Morris Julia T. Needhammer Tara Lynn Seboldt
Wisconsin/La Crosse (Delta Kappa)
Lauren Halweg Kaitlyn McFadden Alyssa Siebenaler
WPI (Iota Omicron)
Courtney Carroll Kellie Chadwick Hillary Cirka Sarah Cote
Akron (Eta Gamma)
Kindelan Huber Ashley Reed Brianna Sauciunac
Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)
Joan Gill Kirsten Logan Rachel Stone
Ball State (Delta Rho)
Mandy Sherer Allison Gouker
Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi)
Nina Nasre
CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta)
Ashley Malady Leslie Santana Rebecca Smith Lauren Szekely
Connecticut (Iota Lambda)
Ayjan Arik Meghan Ledan Anna Wittman
Kettering (Iota Epsilon)
Robyn Thurston Amy Keith
Minnesota (Epsilon)
Annika Harless Natalie Koslowski Brianna Meyer Sami Monson Laura Stromberg Jennifer Wolf
North Texas (Gamma Eta)
Taylor Dilger Hilary Galvanin Lauren Hanson Danielle Klein Emily Molinari Priscella Tapia Eden Whitley
Northwestern (Beta)
Megan McEvily
SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)
Cassie Christman Brielle Phillips Kaila Rodriguez Claudia Shack
Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)
Jill Berger Tiffany Cervera Madison Elmore Kelsey Hladik Katelyn Hogan Kelly Howard Kristen Kincannon Kyla Koonce Makenna LaBorde Anna Lofye Jamie Mathis Thea McDonald Morgan Moses Amanda Parinella Lauren Peterson Lauren Rodgers Kelley Schock Kristen Taylor
Elisa Taylor Alicia Thomas Victoria Vaughn Kendall White Shelby Wilson Chloe Wittenauer Hailie Woolf UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)
Alana Drucker Journey Heaton Ana Lopez Jessika Lum Brooklynn Miglizzi Michelle Mosich Ashley Wall
WPI (Iota Omicron)
Rachael Matty
Foundation
Message from the Foundation Chair
Dear Sisters, Parents and Friends,
“Our funding of leadership training and educational programs led by Alpha Phi International Fraternity surpassed $500,000 – a 39 percent increase over the prior year and a milestone in our support of fraternal programming.”
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With your ongoing support, every year at Alpha Phi Foundation proves to be filled with remarkable progress, and 2013 was no exception. It was a year of meaningful experiences and tremendous growth that allowed us to write another chapter in the success story of the organization. This year’s performance in a nutshell: During fiscal year 2013, the Alpha Phi Foundation endowment not only reached, but far exceeded a milestone $10 million. The endowment value at the end of the fiscal year was $11.1 million. Program support grew from $1.19 million in fiscal year 2012 to $1.55 million in fiscal year 2013, an increase of 30 percent year over year. And we put those program dollars to work! A fourth session of the Emerging Leaders Institute was added to this summer program, training nearly 200 up-andcoming underclassmen in key leadership skills. Our funding of leadership training and educational programs led by Alpha Phi International Fraternity surpassed $500,000 – a 39 percent increase over the prior year and a milestone in our support of fraternal programming. We announced and awarded a newly endowed scholarship in honor of an extraordinary member, Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina), who served as both International President and Foundation Chair. Linda’s scholarship benefits undergraduate women at our East Carolina (Delta Alpha) and Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron) chapters. By December, our staff was at full capacity and welcomed two new positions – donor communications manager and executive administrative assistant – to help further our mission and better deliver on our new strategic plan. In February, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of our Heart to Heart Grant with the presentation of two $50,000 awards – one to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Fla., and the other to Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas. Through our Red Dress program, our collegiate chapters set yet another record in their philanthropy efforts by raising an unprecedented $1.7 million for the Foundation. We expanded our accessibility to donors and friends with the launch of a new mobile website. Alpha Phi Foundation is one of only two National Panhellenic Conference Foundations to offer such a tool to its supporters. At the end of the
fiscal year, we not only met but exceeded a $30,000 challenge gift from Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra (Delta Theta-Western Michigan) to fund the first of a threevolume history book project designed to celebrate Alpha Phi’s rich history through our 150th anniversary in 2022. Authored by Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), the first volume was officially launched around Founders’ Day in October 2013. We also witnessed a number of events that shook the lives of our members, from Hurricane Sandy and the Oklahoma tornadoes to the Boston Marathon bombings and Colorado fires. Because of the generosity of our donors, we were able to help those Alpha Phi members impacted by these life-altering situations through our Forget Me Not Fund. The next chapter for Alpha Phi Foundation is even more promising than the last. In February 2014, we will train every collegiate member across North America in Hands-Only™ CPR through a new partnership with the American Heart Association, completely funded by the Foundation. Additionally, the new year will include a new leadership program designed for upperclassmen and their transition to careers, the launch of Clara’s Circle – a new individual giving program for collegiate members, an enhanced planned giving program, a fundraising initiative to add a defibrillator to every Alpha Phi chapter facility, a 50 percent increase in the value of our Heart to Heart Grant and the 10th anniversary celebration of our Red Dress fundraising program. None of these accomplishments would be possible without the generous contributions of our donors, the leadership of our board of directors, the dedication of our staff and the passion of others who care deeply about Alpha Phi International. We extend our profound gratitude to every one of you for all you continue to do and give to ensure a bright future for our beloved Fraternity. Alpha Phi believes in you. Thank you for believing in Alpha Phi. Loyally,
Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) Foundation Chair
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, 2013, and 2012, this independent audit was conducted by Legacy Professionals, LLP (Chicago, Ill.).
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2013, AND 2012
Appeal
ASSETS
Leadership Endowment
–
Other
– 317,129
Bequests
– – – –
$283,535 $934,488
Receivables
Contribution Receivable from Remainder Trusts
Unconditional Pledges - Net
Accrued Interest
11,446
14,564
534,307
816,044
21,847
23,362
Other
1,749
44
Prepaid Expense
2,885
822
27,438
24,301
10,190,560
7,841,396
Inventory Investments Property and Equipment
Net of Accumulated Depreciation
Total Assets
503,418
505,166
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
$25,038
$63,422
Accrued Expenses
16,711
17,550
Scholarships Payable
146,062
195,270
Related Party Payable
4,462
64,632
Grants Payable
220,412
146,807
$412,685
$487,681
NET ASSETS Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
Contributions
6,830,568 5,211,365 394,270
449,940
3,939,662
4,011,201
Total Net Assets
$11,164,500 $9,672,506
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$11,577,185 10,160,187
$1,684,097
$139,084
367,453
–
$118,885 $1,942,066 –
–
10,229
367,453 10,229
– 317,129
Sale of Alpha Phi Merchandise
11,304
–
– 11,304
Rental Income
26,100
–
–
26,100
1,124,558
58,615
–
1,183,173
Investment Income – Net Change in the Value of Split-Interest Agreements
–
–
(3,118)
(3,118)
14,113
–
–
14,113
768,033
(570,498)
(197,535)
–
$3,995,658
($55,670)
($71,539)
$3,868,449
Net Assets Released from Restrictions Total Revenue, Gains and Other Support
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Total
REVENUE, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT
Other Income $11,577,185 $10,160,187
Total Liabilities
Restricted Restricted
Community
2013 2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently
EXPENSES Program Services Scholarships
139,289
–
–
139,289
Heart to Heart Projects
102,985
–
–
102,985
Community Projects
186,227
–
–
186,227
Forget Me Not
79,800
–
–
79,800
Philanthropic and Educational
1,042,899
–
–
1,042,899
Total Program Services $1,551,200
–
–
$1,551,200
Management and General 307,838
–
–
307,838
Fundraising
–
– 517,417
517,417
Total Expenses
$2,376,455
–
–
$2,376,455
Change in Net Assets
$1,619,203
($55,670)
($71,539)
$1,491,994
Beginning of Year
$5,211,365
$449,940
$4,011,201
$9,672,506
End of Year
$6,830,568
$394,270
$3,939,662 $11,164,500
NET ASSETS
$11.1 MILLION
Current Alpha Phi Foundation Endowment
$100,000
Total grant dollars donated through the Heart to Heart Grant
39%
Percentage increase in leadership training and educational program dollars
FOUR
Number of Emerging Leaders Institutes, providing training for nearly 200 underclassmen
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Take Heart. Take Part. Alpha Phi Foundation Partners with American Heart Association to Deliver CPR Training to Collegians Across North America Every five years, the American Heart Association (AHA) publishes updated guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care. These guidelines reflect a thorough review of current science by international experts. The 2010 guidelines reported that in studies of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, adults who received HandsOnly™ CPR from a bystander were more likely to survive than those who didn’t receive any type of CPR. In other studies, survival rates of adults with cardiac arrest treated by people who weren’t healthcare professionals were similar with either Hands-Only™ CPR or conventional CPR. Fewer than one-third of cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from someone nearby. Among bystanders interviewed, reports said panic was the major obstacle to performing CPR. According to the AHA, the simpler Hands-Only™ technique would help overcome that panic and hesitation to act. Alpha Phi Foundation is partnering with the American Heart Association to do its part to build confidence among more community members by training all Alpha Phi collegiate members across North America this February in this life-saving skill. That’s nearly 20,000 young women! “The more people trained in CPR, the more lifesavers we have in our communities who can act as first responders when citizens go into cardiac arrest,” said Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State), executive director of Alpha Phi Foundation. “For 57 years, Alpha Phi Foundation has been committed to improving women’s heart health. Take Heart. Take Part. is a unique opportunity to further our impact and save more lives.” The Foundation is proudly funding 100 percent of this program, including CPR kits, marketing materials, facilitator guides and a special gift for every participant. Local Alpha Phi alumnae will be trained to facilitate via webinars to lead the sessions. Every Alpha Phi chapter across North 34
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America will hold a CPR training session during the month of February. This program was piloted with great success in November 2013 at UCLA (Beta Delta), UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa), Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta) and USC (Beta Pi) collegiate chapters. WHY HANDS-ONLY™ CPR?
Because 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home, and 92 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital. By performing CPR, someone’s chance of survival can double – even triple. If no CPR is given, brain death occurs within four to six minutes. When an adult suddenly collapses with cardiac arrest, their lungs and blood contain enough oxygen to keep vital organs healthy for the first few minutes. Consider when you hold your breath while floating in a pool. Most people can hold their breath for quite a while, as long as they are not moving. Another reason breaths may not be needed during the first minutes after collapse is a person in cardiac arrest needs less oxygen than a person who is not in cardiac arrest. For these reasons, the most important thing a bystander can do for a person in sudden cardiac arrest is to pump blood to the brain and to the heart muscle, delivering the oxygen that still remains in the lungs and blood.
WHY THE AHA?
The American Heart Assocation has provided CPR training for more than 50 years. The organization currently trains more than 14 million individuals in CPR each year, 95-97 percent of whom are medical professionals. AHA is now calling on all citizens to learn how to perform Hands-Only™ CPR, and Alpha Phi Foundation is excited to play an important role in this movement. For more information about Take Heart. Take Part., visit alphaphifoundation.org.
Hands-Only™ CPR is CPR without mouth-tomouth breaths. It consists of two easy steps: 1. Call 9-1-1 (or send someone to do so). 2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Your Own Piece of Alpha Phi’s History
Scholarship Applications for 2014-15 Scholarship applications for the 2014-15 school year are now available. All Alpha Phis in good standing are eligible to apply. Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are available. Visit alphaphifoundation.org to learn more and apply today!
For Collegians Only: Clara’s Circle Founders’ Day 2013 was extra special! Alpha Phi Foundation unveiled the first of a three-volume series documenting Alpha Phi’s rich history. Volume one is titled Alpha Phi International Fraternity: The First Fifty Years (1872-1922), Union Hand in Hand. Author Jenny Thompson (Alpha LambdaAlumna Initiate) beautifully describes the Founders’ and other early members’ hard work, commitment to education, and desire to connect with and support other women. She introduces readers to stories that are both familiar and new, and describes in detail the affairs of the time that impacted our members … like resistance to coeducation and earning the right to vote. This March as we celebrate Women’s History Month, we can be proud our Founders were among the first women admitted to Syracuse University. And while their circumstances were lonely and uncertain at times, they were brave and mature beyond their years and determined to make a place for themselves and for other women in the world. If Martha Foote Crow, Clara Bradley
Burdette and the others could bear witness to our achievements generations later, we like to think they would be proud of the women who followed in their footsteps and pleased with the progress Alpha Phi has made. They would be joyful we live in a society today where women are encouraged to learn, contribute and lead. They would be honored their vision has not only been realized, but is thriving every day in chapters, on campuses and in communities across North America. We are grateful to Jenny, who spent tireless hours researching, writing, editing, gathering photos and guiding the production of this book. Jenny has a Ph.D. in American studies from the University of Maryland. Her expertise, writing style and genuine interest in women’s history made the stories of Alpha Phi’s first 50 years come to life like a modern novel. Jenny’s work was supported by the women who serve on the Foundation heritage committee. Their collective and vast knowledge of the Fraternity, from years of volunteering and service in many
Alpha Phi Foundation is thrilled to announce a new giving society exclusively for collegians: Clara’s Circle. Named after Founder Clara Bradley Burdette, Clara’s Circle offers an opportunity for collegians to learn about the value of philanthropy through individual giving. Clara’s Circle will launch this March during Women’s History Month. To commemorate the year of Alpha Phi’s founding, each gift of $18.72 will be recognized with a limited-edition Clara’s Circle T-shirt. Clara’s Circle – invest in the future of Alpha Phi!
leadership roles, was instrumental in ensuring the authenticity of the stories told. This project was generously supported by Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra (Delta ThetaWestern Michigan), whose lead gift of $30,000 inspired others to invest. Kathy’s generosity and belief that our history is one of our greatest assets made this series possible. You can own this piece of history today! Visit alphaphifirstfiftyyears.org to learn more.
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Silent Chapter Please note: class year listed in parentheses is year of initiation. Akron (Eta Gamma) Heather J. Day (‘92), Aug. 13, 2013. Alabama (Beta Mu) Jane Miller Trombly (‘42), Aug. 22, 2013. American University (Beta Xi) Mildred Paddock Richards (‘37), May 24, 2013. Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Jeanette Reynolds Guerrero (‘64), July 5, 2013. Suzanne Swinney Conner (‘46), July 13, 2013. Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon) Frances Johnson Seitz (‘64), July 15, 2013. Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron) Joan Honkala Gordon (‘55), Sept. 2, 2013. Cornell (Delta) Jeanne MacLeod Berry (‘48), Aug. 14, 2013. Mary Borntrager Ray (‘40), Aug. 8, 2013. Mary Kirk Whinfrey (‘43), June 9, 2013. CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) Karen Olsen Powell (‘56), Feb. 8, 2013. Denison (Beta Kappa) Marjorie Madden Lathan (‘45), Jan. 10, 2013. Martha Hering Tillotson (‘35), Jan. 16, 2013. Kay Eldredge Closen (‘44), April 2, 2013. Barbara Foster (‘62), Feb. 21, 2013.
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Evelyn Baird Dell (‘46), Dec. 18, 2012. DePauw (Gamma) Jane Christensen Soper (‘54), July 27, 2013. Duke (Beta Nu) Frances Bethea Ollen (‘47), Dec. 2, 2012. East Carolina (Delta Alpha) Gloria Elias Clark (‘65), May 16, 2013. Idaho (Beta Zeta) Mary Schultz Barton (‘54), Dec. 30, 2012. Betty Thompson Hazel (‘49), July 12, 2013. Illinois State (Zeta Tau) Katherine J. Lockwood (‘91), June 12, 2013. Indiana (Beta Tau) Carroll Busard Hoover (‘47), Sept. 17, 2013. Cindy Hoelscher Park (‘78), July 31, 2013. Indiana State (Delta Pi) Lynn R. Ladislas (‘89), May 6, 2013. Iowa (Delta Epsilon) Gail Stettner Holz (‘67), Aug. 28, 2013. Lander (Epsilon Mu) Nancy Murphy Gavelek (‘76), Sept. 2, 2013. Renee Rivers Rudloff (‘86), July 25, 2013. Louisiana State (Delta Tau) Laurel Drushel Mitchell (‘66), Aug. 1, 2013. Mildred Harrell Fossett (‘64), Dec. 16, 2012.
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Michigan (Theta) Barbara Grill Hawley (‘39), Aug. 30, 2013. Ann Hauser Apeseche (‘43), Aug. 10, 2013. Michigan State (Beta Beta) Lorinda Lane Robinette (‘55), Oct. 5, 2013. Jane Hootman Drake (‘47), Aug. 15, 2013. Midwestern State (Gamma Omega) Lamoine Hobbs Moore (‘60), Oct. 13, 2013. Minnesota (Epsilon) Priscilla Lewis Jones (‘40), July 15, 2013. Dorothy Riedel Hagerman (‘43), May 1, 2013. Minnesota State/Moorhead (Delta Omega) Darlene Boraas Lambe (‘66), July 26, 2013. Missouri (Omicron) Katherine VanAmburg(‘63), Aug. 1, 2013. Jacqueline Wollenman Hearne (‘44), Dec. 16, 2012. Tiffany Long Mogenson (‘02), Oct. 11, 2013. Montana (Chi) Betty Rucker Severson (‘54), Aug. 20, 2013. Carmen Kreidel Karlberg (‘43), Aug. 7, 2013. Nebraska (Nu) Julianne Clifford Taylor (‘78), Aug. 22, 2013. Jodene Kuxhaus Chappell (‘56), Sept. 5, 2013. Ida Ryan Wellsman (‘57), July 29, 2013. Pat Heebner Bauerle (‘51), Aug. 26, 2013. North Dakota (Pi) Joan Bessel Fernandez (‘49), Sept. 18, 2013.
North Texas (Gamma Eta) Kathleen Mahaffey DeLange (‘63), Feb. 24, 2013. Northwestern (Beta) Dorothy Fuller Elliott (‘41), Sept. 30, 2013. Mary Arnold Ervin (‘37), June 28, 2013. Frances Kershner Bickelhaupt (‘37), July 27, 2013. Margaret Gallagher Bennett (‘57), Aug. 6, 2013. Ohio State (Rho) Elizabeth Reeder Schwartz (‘30), Sept. 13, 2013. Sarah Scott Gandert (‘52), July 19, 2013. Helen Brady Landis (‘49), Sept. 10, 2013. Oklahoma (Phi) Ann Peters Pattin (‘63), Aug. 12, 2013. Oregon (Tau) Sally Lichty Bolliger (‘49), July 5, 2013. Marilyn Moore Jacobson (‘45), Sept. 25, 2013. Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) Barbara B. Bigej (‘47), Aug. 29, 2013. Purdue (Delta Mu) Russena Maudlin Comer (‘68), May 19, 2013. San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) Mary-Em Hardie Howard (‘56), Aug. 23, 2013. San Francisco State (Eta Theta) Ricarla L. Varela (‘96), Aug. 6, 2013. San Jose State (Beta Psi) Barbra A. Hosler (‘97), July 30, 2013. Adele Rossie Long (‘59), Sept. 15, 2013.
South Dakota (Psi) Sallianne Nissen Davis (‘45), June 7, 2013. Phyllis Hatch Frankenfeld (‘45), July 9, 2013. Stanford (Kappa) Phyllis Hammond Paul (‘40), June 22, 2013. Barbara Kelly Merritt (‘44), July 3, 2013. Syracuse (Alpha) Christine Hartburg Monroe (‘36), Dec. 20, 2012. June Rusterholtz Lindemer (‘42), June 28, 2013. Texas (Omega) Linda Jackson Bryan (‘57), Aug. 22, 2013. Judith Craddock Rice (‘38), Aug. 13, 2013. Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) Karen Reed Oney (‘73), Aug. 23, 2013. Shonda Caudle Jenkins (‘63), Aug. 5, 2013.
UNC/Asheville (Theta Chi) Thelma Carver Sawyer (‘96), June 29, 2013. USC (Beta Pi) Rita Dotson Metzler (‘56), Aug. 4, 2013. Virginia Black Purves (‘46), Sept. 6, 2013. Utah (Beta Sigma) Geraldine Humphries Smith (‘48), Jan. 1, 2013. Virginia (Zeta Iota) Mary Shelley Goldsmith (‘13), Aug. 31, 2013. Washburn (Upsilon) Sara Greer Davis (‘54), July 13, 2013. Jane Baird Weeden (‘36), Aug. 27, 2013. Kay Sprouse Scharfenberg (‘54), Sept. 13, 2013. Washington (Sigma) Diana White Adams (‘45), Sept. 6, 2013. Mardette DeGarmo Flodin (‘48), Aug. 4, 2013.
Toronto (Xi) Frances Willsher Schildroth (‘48), Nov. 7, 2012.
Washington State (Beta Rho) Elaine Halle Monroe (‘49), July 4, 2013.
UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Mary Wharton Tietz (‘63), Dec. 23, 2012. Virginia Hall (‘42), Aug. 14, 2013. Sue Mallet Hock (‘51), July 22, 2013.
West Virginia (Beta Iota) Dorothy Parrack Leeson (‘51), July 28, 2013.
UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho) Cynthia A. Durst (‘81), Aug. 20, 2013. UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) Meghan E. Reilly (‘04), April 29, 2013. UCLA (Beta Delta) Laura Johnston Dennison (‘65), Sept. 5, 2013. Barbara McIntire Barr (‘58), April 16, 2013.
Western Michigan (Delta Theta) Cheryl Brunt Powers (‘71), July 1, 2013. Wichita State (Gamma Xi) Patricia Blume Dugas (‘58), March 15, 2013. Patricia King McClain (‘58), Sept. 8, 2013. Wisconsin (Iota) Elizabeth Bindley Frankfurth (‘38), Sept. 26, 2013.
BULLETIN BOARD Beta Beta Donations Requested In honor of Michigan State’s (Beta Beta) 90th anniversary, the chapter’s house corporation board invites alumnae to participate in a unique opportunity to help fund much-needed improvements to the house, estimated at $210,000. A Beta Beta alumna has offered a generous challenge: she will match every dollar donated up to $50,000. Projects include new furnishings, replacement of French door windows, installation of a fire sprinkler system and kitchen renovation. Send a check or a note with amount you intend to donate to: House Corporation Board of Beta Beta of Alpha Phi, P.O. 679, Okemos, MI 48805-0679. Donations are not tax deductible.
Convention Reunion Planned Reunite with your Gamma Kappa sisters at Convention 2014 in Rancho Mirage, Calif., June 28-29. Contact Jessica Bechtold at jess.bechtold@gmail.com for information.
Gamma Beta Reunion Planned Come back home to UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) during GreekFest at All Gaucho Reunion and rediscover friendships formed: April 24-27, 2014. Saturday, April 26, will feature a gathering at the chapter house. Please contact Leslie Solomon Klonoff, GreekFest chairperson, lesliesolomon.klonoff@ucsbalum.com for more information.
Epsilon Iota Anniversary Celebration Duquesne (Epsilon Iota) will celebrate 45 years on campus on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. For more information, view alphaphireunion.com or contact Cindy Alden at cindyalden215@gmail.com.
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION 1. Publication Title: Alpha Phi Quarterly 2. Publication No.: 014-680 3. Filing Date: 10/01/13 4. Issue Frequency: Quarterly 5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 4 6. Annual Subscription Price: $25.00 7. Mailing Address of Publication: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, Cook County, IL 60201-3214 Contact Peron: Christine Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief Telephone: 847.316.8920
15. Extent/Nature of Circulation a. b.
8. Mailing Address of Headquarters: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214 9. Publisher: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214 Editor: Christine Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214 Managing Editor: Christine Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214 10. Owner: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214
11. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding one percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None 12. The purpose, function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months. 13. Publication Title: Alpha Phi Quarterly 14. Issue Date of Circulation Data Below: 10/15/13
Avg. No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Mos.
Total Number of Copies (Net press run) Paid Circulation 1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS 4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS c. Total Paid Distribution d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies on PS Form 3541 3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Mailed through the USPS 4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution f. Total Distribution g. Copies Not Distributed h. Total i. Percent Paid
No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date
54,450
138,300
53,523 0
137,294 0
0 0 53,523
0 0 137,294
0 0 0 0 0 53,523 927 54,450 100%
0 0 0 0 0 137,294 1,006 138,300 100%
Constitution Committee Accepting Proposed Amendments Any Alpha Phi member may propose amendments to the Constitution to be considered by the Constitution committee for presentation to the International Executive Board and Convention (see Article XXVIII, Section 2 of the Constitution for the process). The deadline is Feb. 15, 2014, and the committee appreciates early submissions. Send proposed amendments to Linda Wells Kahangi (Zeta Delta-Iowa State), Fraternity executive director, lkahangi@alphaphi.org. Questions? Email constitution@alphaphi.org.
WINTER 2014
ALPHA PHI QUARTERLY
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