Sign Me Up By Barbara Chappell Kenady (BΠ-USC)
Every year I say I am going to simplify my life. This year I finally did. I started an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to contribute to the Alpha Phi Foundation. When I think of all the monthly payments available through EFT – mortgage and car payments, utility bills, car insurance, investments and savings plans – it makes sense to include contributions to the Foundation among these. I find my EFT contribution program to be very simple and really quite painless. As a college student I received a Foundation scholarship, and I have always felt that it is important to give back to the Foundation. I never felt I had enough extra cash to make what I thought was a sizable contribution. Now I realize that an EFT contribution of any dollar amount can add up. I started with a monthly gift I felt was within my budget. Even the cost of one latte a week helps to fund Foundation scholarships and programs. In my role as a regional Foundation liaison, I find myself thinking of new and innovative ways to encourage members to contribute to the Foundation. When I met with other liaisons at
the office in January 2000, we brainstormed contribution ideas, and I asked if the Foundation could do an EFT from my account. Right away I was handed a form. It was so easy that I completed it on the spot. Here’s how it works: The Foundation charges checking or savings accounts on the 15th of each month with the amount you specify. At the end of each 12-month period the Foundation contacts you to see if you wish to renew an EFT authorization. THE SIMPLE LIFE It’s simple – and it works. My Barbara Kenady and contributions have built up nicely, and Foundation Director of Programs Brooke Loucks (ZYI’m aiming for membership in the Dayton) work together during 1872 Society. the Southwest Regional To begin a monthly Foundation Leadership Conference in February. Barbara, a Foundation EFT contribution, call the Foundation regional liaison, “simplifies” at 847.475.4532 or e-mail foundation@ her life by using electronic fund alphaphi.org. transfer to make monthly gifts to the Foundation.
Barbara Kenady lives in Irvine, Calif. and is the vice president for private banking at Northern Trust Bank. She recommends her clients establish a monthly program for investing and giving. EFT is the method she endorses for disciplined investing.
Calling Young Alumnae
Like the Ivy that twines… A Limoges box for the millennium!
If you made your first gift to the Alpha Phi Foundation last year (July 1, 1999 – June 30, 2000) but did not receive your Young Alumnae Pin, please e-mail mmedwed@alphaphi.org or call the Foundation at 847.475.4532.
FALL 2000
The Alpha Phi Foundation presents “The Ivy Vine of Friendship,” fourth in a series of porcelain Limoges boxes handcrafted in France especially for Alpha Phis. Designed by Betsy Joyce Kinney (Ω-Texas), each box is unique and charming. “The Ivy Vine of Friendship is a round, 1-1/4” diameter box with gold box clasp. A burgundy fishnet design surrounds three intertwined green ivy leaves. Inside, the words “Alpha Phi 2000” commemorate this special year. Price: $125, plus $5 shipping To order one of the Foundation’s Limoges boxes, call 847.475.4532. All major credit cards are accepted. Also available: The 1994 design – “Heart to Heart” ($115) The 1996 design – “Alpha Phi Trunk” ($145)
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