Executive Office staff member Sharon Stephens Jensen (Nu-Nebraska), Pamela Marshall Sinco (Gamma GammaDrury) and Amy Rizek Larsen (Nu-Nebraska) enjoy Founders’ Day in San Diego.
Sisters celebrate Founders’ Day in Houston. Pictured are (from left): Jamie Adams Kowaleski and Amanda Worthy Weeks (both Gamma Pi-Arizona State).
event. “This year, the events throughout the country helped Alpha Phis celebrate our past and be inspired by our future.” Each event was chaired by a local alumna with support from the Executive Office staff. International President Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), Foundation Chair Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) and other distinguished Alpha Phi volunteers spoke at the events. “Our Founders were exceptional young women,” Deana said. “Their bold vision continues to guide the Fraternity and Foundation today, and we were pleased to share some of Alpha Phi’s current plans and accomplishments at these events.” A brief State of the Fraternity and Foundation was given that included updates on collegiate recruitment, alumnae involvement, extension, leadership initiatives and Foundation highlights. Houston Event Chair Linda Schraub Ray (Omega-Texas) appreciated the information shared about local collegiate chapters. “We all enjoyed lunching in the garden setting while hearing the latest Alpha Phi International news and updates on both existing and new chapters,” she said. Alumnae enjoy Founders’ Day in St. Louis.
Table decorations at the Founders’ Day event in Cleveland include photos of Alpha Phi’s Founders.
More than 350 alumnae representing 105 collegiate chapters attended this year’s Founders’ Day events. Several members in attendance hadn’t been involved with Alpha Phi since their collegiate days, and they utilized this opportunity to reconnect with sisters in their area. “After 45 years of no contact with my Alpha Phi sisters, I decided to attend Founders’ Day,” said alumna Sallie Berghorn Brown (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State). “I am especially glad I did because the friendliness of my sorority sisters and the cheerfulness of this event reminded me of the love I had for my Alpha Phi sisters so many years ago.” Princeton Event Chair Arielle Bavarsky (Rho-Ohio State) echoed a similar sentiment. “It was wonderful to be able to enjoy the company of members from all different chapters and age groups,” she said. Founders’ Day is a time for members everywhere to honor Alpha Phi’s past, present and future. Special thanks to the event chairs, speakers and volunteers who made all events a success!
Foundation Chair Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) addresses the Houston Founders’ Day attendees.
Alumnae gather before the Founders' Day event in St. Louis. Pictured are (from left): Valerie Lawlor (Omicron-Missouri), Amy Jordan Tvrdik (Omicron-Missouri), Sara Kite (Rho-Ohio State) and Liz Underwood Drouin (Omicron-Missouri).
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