first all-chapter meeting, alumnae welcomed new members with an ice cream social. Contact: Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma XiWichita State), mcweddle@cox.net Web: wichitaalphaphialum.org Facebook: Wichita Alumnae of Alpha Phi Twitter: WichitaAPhiAlum
MISSOURI Central Missouri
MILWAUKEE, WIS. Alumnae and collegians meet for a Founders’ Day celebration at Westmoor Country Club.
Lake County Member Rachelle Jervis (Delta Pi-Indiana State) received the Spirit of Strength award from Aspiritech in honor of her extraordinary volunteer efforts. Aspiritech, an organization staffed by those with highfunctioning autism and Asperger’s syndrome, provides domestic software testing and services. Rachelle also serves as the Illinois-area director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Contact the chapter for information on upcoming activities. Contact: Nancy Weaver Roach (Delta Epsilon-Iowa), roach2@oldoak.net Facebook: Alpha Phi - Lake County (IL) Alumnae Chapter
INDIANA Indianapolis Alumnae participated in the American Heart Association’s Indianapolis Heart Walk and cheered on the local professional soccer team, The Indy Eleven. Members were honored to take part in Indianapolis Alumnae Panhellenic's (IAP) centennial celebration. Alpha Phi played an early role in the history of sororities in Indiana and the chapter was proud to share in this historic event. In attendance were Alpha Phi Panhellenic delegates, the Indianapolis alumnae chapter president and a local alumna representing one of the sponsors. Collegian Lauren Karmire (Epsilon Beta-Butler) was one of the IAP's scholarship recipients (see page 25). Contact: Katie Fischer Mackin (Iota IotaGeorge Washington), ktfischer@gmail.com Web: indyalphaphi.com Facebook: Indy Alpha Phi Twitter: IndyAlphaPhi
Founders’ Day. The event included a special ceremony and entertainment by Shy of a Dozen, Iowa State’s male a capella group. Monthly sisterhood socials continue to be held at many locations in the Greater Des Moines area. Contact: Rachel Manuel Bruns (Gamma Omicron-Drake), rachel.m.bruns@gmail.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Central Iowa Alumnae
KANSAS Greater Kansas City The chapter hosted a Welcome Back event, where alumnae enjoyed a taco dinner while catching up with sisters. Members sold dip mixes for the chapter’s fall Alpha Phi Foundation fundraiser. This year, sisters are encouraged to bring extra change to each meeting for a Change of Heart jar. These funds will be matched by the chapter up to $100 and donated to two local collegiate chapters: Washburn (Upsilon) and Missouri (Omicron). Contact: Allison Cink Rickels (Epsilon ThetaNorthern Iowa), president@kc-aphis.com Web: kc-aphis.com Facebook: Greater Kansas City Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
Topeka The chapter assisted Washburn (Upsilon) with fall formal recruitment and joined them in welcoming 30 new members. Alumnae also celebrated Founders’ Day with local collegians. They enjoyed a brunch followed by a meeting and a ceremony. Contact: Laura Wywadis (Upsilon-Washburn), laurawywadis@yahoo.com Web: topekaaphialumnae.weebly.com Facebook: Topeka Alpha Phi Alumnae
IOWA
Wichita
Central Iowa
Alumnae hosted a meet-and-greet event at the Pumphouse in the city’s historic Old Town district. The chapter also assisted Wichita State (Gamma Xi) with formal recruitment by filling refreshments during the rounds and donating food for Bid Day. After the
Alumnae were excited to attend recruitment events for the recolonization of Alpha Phi at Iowa State (Zeta Delta). Sisters partnered with the Zeta Delta chapter to celebrate
Members enjoyed time at Canterbury Hill Winery and restaurant in Jefferson City, Mo., in September. Other fall events included a Founders' Day celebration and a campus tour with William Woods (Delta Chi), a happy hour at The Heidelburg Restaurant in Columbia, Mo., and a candlelight tour of the Missouri Governor's Mansion in December. Contact: Candice Carwile Marshall (Theta GammaTruman State), cmarshall.aphi@gmail.com Facebook: Central Missouri Alpha Phi Alumnae
NEBRASKA Omaha Alumnae held a wine tasting event at the home of Maria Petrow Knowles (Nu-Nebraska) and Beverly Todd (Nu-Nebraska) shared her wine expertise. Members also met for a Founders’ Day brunch and celebrated the history of Alpha Phi. The ivy connection group hosted a happy hour kickoff event and a new mom and tots group met for pumpkin decorating and crafts. The chapter also welcomed Tara Hollenbeck Henkenius (Theta Delta-Creighton) as its new president. Contact: Tara Hollenbeck Henkenius (Theta DeltaCreighton), tara130@cox.net Web: omahaalphaphialumnae.com Facebook: Omaha Alpha Phi Alumnae
NEVADA Las Vegas Alumnae enjoyed their annual Founders’ Day tea at Town Square, a shopping, dining and entertainment center in the city. Contact: Lindsey Laugtug Rhoads (Pi-North Dakota), lindseyjorhoads@gmail.com Web: sincityphis.net Facebook: Las Vegas Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter
Reno Alumnae raised more than $1,000 for research during the chapter's annual philanthropy event — the American Heart Association’s Northern Nevada Heart Walk. Special kudos to Ingrid Pease (Eta DeltaCSU/East Bay) for her individual fundraising success. Area alumnae are welcome to join the chapter for these and other fun activities. Contact: Breanna Borries Alosi (Eta Upsilon-Chapman), nnalphaphi@gmail.com Facebook: Reno Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter WINTER 2015
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