Spring 2008 Alpha Phi Quarterly

C ntents In This Issue Founders Clara Bradley Burdette (’76), died 1954 Florence Chidester Lukens (’75), died 1885 Martha Foote Crow (’76), died 1924 Ida Gilbert Houghton (’76), died 1916 Jane S. Higham (’76), died 1949 Kate Hogoboom Gilbert (’75), died 1900 Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults (’75), died 1895 Rena Michaels Atchison (’74), died 1933 Louise Shepard Hancock (’76), died 1932 Clara Sittser Williams (’75), died 1925

Message from the International President . . . . 1 On Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Potential Member Form . . . 12 Recruitment Addresses . . . 13

International Executive Board President: Laura Malley-Schmitt Jane Kirby Arkes Bonnie K. Arthur Billie Coskey Battiato Linda Long Boland Deana Koonsman Gage Susan Brink Sherratt Shana Goss Smith Lindsay Wiggins Ex-Officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC Delegate

Message from the IEB . . . . 13 IEB Slate Announced . . . . . 14 Fraternity Annual Report . . 16 Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Alumnae Pride . . . . . . . . . . 22 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Interfraternal News . . . . . . 32 Reunions/Small World . . . . 34 Announcements . . . . . . . . . 35 Bulletin Board. . . . . . . . . . . 37

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ALPHA PHI, SELF PARTNER FOR 2008 CHALLENGE Lead a healthier life by participating in the 2008 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge. Register at www.self.com/challenge/alphaphi. Pictured are the winners of the 2007 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge: West Virginia (Beta Iota).

Foundation Directors Chairman: Susan Weiskittle Barrick Sheri Allen Susan Bevan Ann Brinkman Linda Gardner Massie Cathy Logan Stembridge Diane Spry Straker Amy Jordan Tvrdik Laura Malley-Schmitt National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall Grant First Alternate Delegate: Deana Koonsman Gage Second Alternate Delegate: Tara Riemer Jones Third Alternate Delegate: Ruth Gallagher Nelson

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Editorial Advisory Board Sheila George Bright Ann Brinkman Jan Jones Owen Allison Cink Rickels Michelle Webb Alpha Phi Quarterly Staff Editor-in-Chief: Christine Spiegel Communications Coordinator: Arden Schuman E-mail: quarterly@alphaphi.org Alpha Phi Quarterly Design Mercury & Sun Marketing and Design mercuryandsun.com Alpha Phi Home Page www.alphaphi.org Executive Office Executive Director: Susan Zabriske Address: 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847.475.0663 Fax: 847.475.6820 E-mail: fraternity@alphaphi.org

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FOUNDATION CORRECTIONS The Alpha Phi Foundation made every effort to ensure that the Class of 2007 listing was accurate in the Fall 2007 Quarterly. Please accept our sincere apologies for erring to list the following honorees: Congratulations Diana Kolettis (Delta Mu-Purdue) from Patti and Bill Kolettis (Mom and Dad).

Congratulations Jamie Adams (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) from Bob and Pat Gutierrez Adams (Mom and Dad).

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Dear Sisters, Upon reading this issue about today’s Greek community, some alumnae may feel as though the community is a completely different world, while others may shrug and conclude that nothing much has changed at all. It is a generational paradox: how time-honored institutions such as Alpha Phi and the Greek community can seem different Laura Malley-Schmitt yet similar over time.

Much of what you read inside demonstrates this by offering a global view of changes in the Greek community. In contrast, I’d like to offer two personal stories of how I stumbled upon the paradox as a young adult in the 1980s and then again 20 years later.

I met my husband’s grandmother, Mary Watt, a remarkable woman and true role model, shortly after I graduated in 1987. I felt an instant connection with her, as she told me that she had pledged a sorority at the University of Michigan in the early 1930s. I was delighted to learn that Mary’s own mother and aunt were sorority women as well. Hearing about them made me feel closer to our Founders. These women were leaders – trailblazers in earning college degrees at the turn of the century when so few women were afforded the opportunity!

During the conversation, Mary asked about my plans to travel for Alpha Phi in 1987; she wanted to know what I hoped to accomplish in the upcoming year.

When I shared my enthusiasm for assisting collegiate women with developing leadership skills so that they could be innovators like our Founders, she smiled and gently explained that the focus of sororities in her era was learning how to hostess and entertain. As you can imagine, this sounded terribly old-fashioned to me. The irony of the year to follow will not escape you. While encouraging collegiate women across North America to discover their inner leader, I spent a fair amount of time during recruitment visits learning the art of entertaining!

Fast forward 20 years to 2007. This past fall I visited my alma mater for a speaking engagement, and I took the opportunity to visit the chapter house for the first time in about five years. What was supposed to be a short meeting with chapter officers developed into three inspiring hours of sisterhood, leadership insight and career discussion. I am so proud to say that these women have it all.

They also clearly love Alpha Phi for the difference the experience has made in their lives.

I’m quite sure my stories of Greek life in the 1980s sounded terribly oldfashioned to them. However, I can’t resist mentioning that they served tea with grace and elegance and baked the most scrumptious chocolate cookies – their secret recruitment recipe – for the occasion. Mary, too, would have been proud!

Would Martha Foote Crow (Alpha-Syracuse) recognize us today? The answer is decidedly no and resoundingly yes!

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Today’s Greek community is a reflection of a new generation of students, different than any before.

To accomodate their needs and expectations, colleges, universities and inter/national fraternities and sororities have changed and evolved. Yet similarities remain between today’s Greek community and that experienced by Alpha Phi’s Founders more than 135 years ago.

Corporate partnerships are a trend of today’s Greek organizations. Alpha Phi has partnered with SELF magazine on three chapter-based programs.

Message from the IEB: Greek organizations have a long history of positive relations with their host institutions.

From the Archives: Alpha Phi Founders paved the way for today’s collegians.

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New at www.alphaphi.org Invite Your Family To Be Part of the Alpha Phi Family!

Announcing the new Coddington Club, exclusively for families and friends of Alpha Phis. It’s free to join and allows nonmembers to get more involved! Visit the Alpha Phi Web site for details: www.alphaphi.org/family.

See the World with Alpha Phi Traveler Explore the world with your Alpha Phi sisters through an innovative new travel program. Whether you want to plan a chapter reunion, get in touch with old friends or meet new ones, this is place to make it happen! Visit www.alphaphitraveler.org for

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Greek Today’s Greek community is a reflection of a new generation of students, different than any before. To accommodate their needs and expectations, colleges, universities and inter/national fraternities and sororities have changed and evolved. Yet similarities remain between today’s Greek community and that experienced by Alpha Phi’s Founders more than 135 years ago.

By Christine Spiegel

A new generation Today’s college students span a wide age range and ethnic background. Collegians who are members of Greek letter organizations reflect the demographics of the college/university they attend, with the majority of those belonging to fraternities and sororities being the traditional college student, aged 18-22.

These Millennials, the term used to describe the generation born between 1982 and 2000, have been described by Neil Howe and William Straus, authors of Millennials Rising and several other books about this generation, as having seven defining characteristics. They are special; older generations have instilled in them that they are vital to the world. They are sheltered, grew up with close supervision and maintain close relationships with parents. They are happy, confident and positive. They are teamoriented. They have high expectations for achievement. They are pressured to study hard and be the best. They are conventional and trust authority.

“These characteristics aid in the increase and interest in Greek life,” says Sabrina Ryan (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland), coordinator of Greek programs at Case Western Reserve University.

Millennials seem to be the most educationally ambitious generation ever, with more than three out of four college freshmen projecting they will earn a graduate degree.

They are tech-savvy – the first generation to grow up with cell phones, laptop computers, cable television, the Internet, e-mail and instant messaging. They expect their communication to be received and responded to immediately. These students research and communicate differently.

Millennials are multi-taskers, belonging to multiple organizations, holding jobs, completing school work and engaging in relationships. They focus on grades and performance. They are entrepreneurs. They volunteer on campus and in their communities.

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“Whether in my school work, sorority life or social atmosphere, I am always looking to make an impact beyond the standard,” says Caitlin Massie (Eta Omicron-Virginia Tech), a senior at Virginia Tech. “Collegians are searching and striving to be the best and make a difference. We get involved because we believe our contribution will be beneficial.”

Accommodating students Just as colleges and universities, inter/national fraternities and sororities have changed and advanced in order to accommodate today’s collegians.

“The expectations of today’s generation are vastly different than ever before,” says Peter Smithhisler, North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) executive vice president. “It requires the fraternity/sorority experience to be more dynamic and to respond to those differences.”

Greek organizations continue to work to provide the most up-to-date technology and opportunities to their collegiate members, from using technology as a tool for formal recruitment to developing new methods and mediums for educating, training, informing and interacting with members to evolving ideas to keep members involved after graduation.

Social networking Web sites such as MySpace and Facebook offer collegians an excellent opportunity to represent themselves and their Greek affiliations in a positive manner. In instances where it is acceptable by a particular college’s recruitment regulations, potential members are even viewing the profiles of Greek members to learn more about them before joining a group.

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Greek organizations offer numerous leadership opportunities.

Included is a trend in fraternity and sorority leadership programs, like Alpha Phi International’s Leadership Initiative (www.alphaphi.org/Leadership_Initiative), funded by the Alpha Phi Foundation, that offer collegiate members the knowledge and skills to become leaders on their campuses, in their communities and beyond graduation.

Service-oriented work and character building experiences are a main focus of Greek organizations as well as many college curricula today. More opportunities exist for collegians to donate their time to the community as well as participate not only in one’s own fraternity or sorority philanthropy events, but also to contribute to those of other organizations.

“Community service and philanthropy are ingrained in today’s college students before they ever step on campus – completing service projects is often required as part of high school curricula.

It’s really exciting to see Alpha Phi collegians further developing their philanthropic spirit by planning fundraisers and actively supporting the Foundation’s mission,” says Emily Ellison Lamb (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), Alpha Phi Foundation executive director.

In addition, governing organizations have implemented new standards to ensure not only the accountability of Greek collegiate members, but also to protect their well-being.

Risky behaviors Millennials, in general, are described as less inclined to risky behaviors than their parents were at their age. However, studies indicate a rise in binge drinking, prescription drug abuse and marijuana use.

Nearly half of America's 5.4 million full-time college students abuse drugs or drink alcohol on binges at least once a month, according to a National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse SPRING 2008

(CASA) study. Binging is defined as five or more drinks at a time for men, and four or more drinks for women. Alcohol remains the favored substance of abuse on college campuses, but the abuse of prescription drugs and marijuana has increased dramatically since the mid-1990s, according to the study.

Greek organizations, colleges and universities have taken steps toward preventing and combating these risky behaviors, including implementing stronger alcohol and hazing policies at the school and fraternal level, bringing more awareness to both and setting punishments for intolerable behavior.

Alcohol and hazing are top concerns Colleges, universities and Greek inter/national organizations have adopted their own policies regarding alcohol, substance abuse and hazing.

“National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) groups have similar policies regarding alcohol and risk management, which makes it easier for Panhellenic groups to hold one another accountable,” says Linda Schnetzer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State), Alpha Phi International manager of recruitment.

All organizations forbid underage drinking and use of illegal drugs. NPC collegiate chapters use third-party vendors to serve alcohol to members who are of legal drinking age at events.

Chapters also use buses or other safe travel options for travel to and from locations for social events.

Most inter/national fraternities and sororities have established anti-hazing initiatives and hazing awareness campaigns. The most recent is a new hotline, sponsored by National Panhellenic Conference and North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) inter/national groups, that allows collegians to report hazing practices on an anonymous basis at 1.888.NOT.HAZE. Programs like NPC’s Something of Value, in its 11th year, encourage collegiate members of the organization’s 26 women’s groups to work together to address risk management problems (continued on next page) and other women’s health and safety issues PA G E T H R E E

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on their particular campus and develop strategies to lessen the risks.

NPC new member education programs discuss health and safety issues and the legal ramifications that accompany risky behavior including alcohol and substance abuse and hazing.

However, alcohol and hazing remain two of the Greek community’s largest issues.

According to Rick Barnes, North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) board director and past president of the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA) and the AFA Foundation, there is more awareness of hazing today, and people are more ready to report and not tolerate it. There is more willingness to close chapters where they may not have in the past. “Statistically, hazing is a bigger issue in student athletic groups than in the Greek community, although that’s not the perception,” says Rick. “Awareness is bringing about positive change, and fraternities and sororities have adjusted new member programs, and therefore new members’ attitudes; hazing is no longer a rite of passage.”

Rick predicts a future with no alcohol at any events (particularly for undergraduates) and an insurance crackdown if the trend does not change. Because fallout from cases of alcohol abuse and hazing incidents creates the largest insurance expenses, outside groups would force a change, with men’s groups feeling it the most (historically), he says. “We’ve already started seeing more and more substance-free fraternity housing facilities. We didn’t have pledge programming 100 years ago – we may be coming full circle,” says Rick.

Negative perceptions Incidents with alcohol and hazing fuel the negative connotations and stereotypes often associated with fraternities and sororities.

According to Rick, these negative stereotypes of Greeks arise both because of the media, but also because there is some truth to it.

Fraternities and sororities were founded on the values of friendship, leadership, scholarship and service. The majority of fraternity and sorority chapters and their members live these values on an everyday basis, and they are held accountable for behavior that is not consistent with university and inter/national standards.

“When students or organizations do good things, it’s not exciting,” says Rick. The majority of Greek news, and most college-related news, highlights incidents of alcohol and hazing.

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Recruitment Despite negative stereotypes, the trend for both fraternities and sororities is growth in numbers. Increased quota and recruitment registration numbers directly affect extension and the growth of the entire system, says Julie Burkhard, 2007-09 NPC Chair. NPC studies specifically credit the growth to the new release figure method.

“The new release figure method creates more stability for our current chapters,” says Linda. “Modified recruitment options also allow campuses with less success in formal recruitment to adapt their recruitment practices to better fit students’ needs as opposed to continuing with an unsuccessful model.”

According to Rick, “High school students coming up like leadership, community service and other values and offerings of Greek groups. As long as this continues, I predict growth.”

Sara Mayer (Delta Chi-William Woods), assistant dean for student activities at Florida Institute of Technology, adds, “Today’s collegians are seeking more balance and to really make an impact, where previous generations were ‘involved’ in everything. They do not want to be overwhelmed, nor do they want to be just a name on a list.”

Diversity Today’s collegians are the most ethnically diverse college-going generation, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This is reflected in today’s Greek community as well.

There has been an emergence of cultural interest or multicultural fraternities representing communities whose numbers in the traditional Greek system are historically small and dispersed.

“Variety in race, religion and culture makes today’s fraternity experience more powerful,” says Peter. “It is how one learns about self, tests values, develops authentic personality, learns to juggle, uses words to do no harm and becomes a good citizen by knowing how to give and give back.”

Parents One cannot discuss 18-22-year-old collegians without also including their parents. Parents today are active in their child’s collegiate experience, and Greek groups and universities have responded by creating opportunities to keep parents, family and friends of collegians involved. Examples are Alpha Phi International’s Coddington Club and the Family section of the Alpha Phi Web site (both accessible at www.alphaphi.org/family).

“The Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron) chapter does an outstanding job of making parents feel they are part of the Alpha Phi family,” says past International President Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina), mother of Caitlin Massie.

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She adds, “Virginia Tech's Parent's Club was very supportive during the April 16 shooting tragedy at the school. It gave me a real sense of community, and the additional support during those horrific days was very comforting.”

Inter/national level in management role Sara notes a trend within the Greek community regarding the number of requirements on undergraduates. She cites problems filling leadership positions because students are pulled in many directions and don’t want to overcommit. Peter adds that students dropping out, not returning after a semester away or having several members of one chapter studying abroad at one time decreases the chapter’s pool of potential leaders.

“As a result, I’ve seen inter/national fraternities and sororities taking on more management roles in chapters, more daily chapter operations,” Sara says.

“Millennials have had so much, in terms of things and experiences,” Peter agrees. “They expect more.” He says that creates increased accountability and lower tolerance for fraternities and sororities. “Alumni involvement is more important now than in the past. University expectations of the fraternity experience are different now than even one generation ago. The relevance of fraternities/sororities is vastly different than it has been before.”

According to Peter, “It is important that we in leadership educate our alumni about today’s college student and Greek experience and educate our advisor pool. We can’t push values and experiences of previous generations on today’s students. We will have quick, stiff resistance from today’s generation.”

Partnerships Partnerships between fraternal organizations and outside companies or corporations are a recent trend that have proved beneficial for both entities. NPC has partnered with Merck & Co., for example, to help build disease awareness of HPV and its link to cervical cancer with its “Tell Someone” campaign.

According to Julie, “Partnerships are a realistic approach to fulfilling mutual needs. NPC has been a huge vehicle for Merck to spread their message with the “Tell Someone” campaign; we’ve helped them reach the collegiate women they would not have.”

Alpha Phi began a partnership with SELF magazine in 2007 with the inaugural Alpha Phi SELF Challenge, a three-month wellness program in which the collegiate chapter with the greatest number of participants received an event sponsored by SELF; the winning chapter was West Virginia (Beta Iota). Alpha Phi and SELF teamed up again for the 2008 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge.

The second large-scale program for collegiate chapters was the Paul Mitchell-sponsored Go Green Challenge, a simple live-right plan of taking small steps toward a more eco-friendly lifestyle. The five chapters with the greatest participation each won an event that featured hair styling by Paul Mitchell stylists and gifts from SELF and Paul Mitchell.

Alpha Phi’s latest partnership is with Cheerios and 8th Continent brand soy milk as part of the Cheerios Circle of Helping Hearts program (www.alphaphi.org/cheerios), which raises awareness and provides education about the risk of heart disease in women, an important part of Alpha Phi Foundation’s mission.

“It is a great exercise in the marriage of one industry to another,” Julie says. “This is just the tip of the iceberg. I foresee similar partnerships forming between fraternal organizations and leadership organizations, Congress – we need to be working together and not in separate silos.”

Corporations benefit too. If they sponsor leadership programming, for example, those students who benefit from the training may end up as a potential employee for the corporation.

Foundation remains the same The first Greek organizations were founded in the 1770s when male students realized a need for social interaction outside the classroom. The first Greek women’s societies were formed at a women’s college in the 1850s to fulfill the same need. Later, as women began to attend mostly-male universities, they felt a need to band together amid the widespread opposition to their presence and create an environment where they had a voice.

Today, the ritual, principles and values that guide these organizations and their members and need for friendship, involvement and support still exist. As the Greek community continues to adapt and evolve with new generations and in a new world, these elements – the foundation of these organizations – will remain intact into the future.

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Did you know?

• 127 fraternities and sororities • 71 NIC men's fraternities • 26 NPC women's fraternities and sororities • 9 NPHC groups • 23 NALFO groups • 9 million members total • 750,000 undergraduate members • 12,000 collegiate chapters • Located on 800 campuses in the U.S. and Canada

• Largest and most visible values-based organizations on campus • Most successful leadership development programs for college students • Largest network of volunteers in the U.S. 10 million hours of volunteer service annually • Largest not-for-profit student landlord • Own and manage $3 billion in student housing • House 250,000 students in 8,000 facilities

• 48% of all U.S. presidents have been Greek • 42% of U.S. senators are Greek • 30% of U.S. congressmen/women are Greek • 40% of all U.S. supreme court justices have been Greek • 30% of Fortune 500 executives are Greek • 10% of all listed in Who's Who are Greek • ... Greeks make up only 3% of the U.S. population Courtesy North-American Interfraternity Conference

RESOURCES Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA), www.fraternityadvisors.org; Fraternity Executives Association (FEA), www.fea-inc.org; National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), www.npcwomen.org; North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), www.nicindy.org; National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), www.nphchq.org; National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NAFLO), www.nalfo.org; National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC), www.nationalmgc.org

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SELF and Alpha Phi Partnerships Thrive Alpha Phi’s partnership with SELF magazine continues to thrive!

Two chapter-based programs are now complete, and the third is about to kick-off.

The inaugural event for our partnership was the 2007 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge. Last spring, Alpha Phis participated in a three-month long wellness program, receiving tips and ideas from SELF along with motivation and support from each other.

Each individual’s registration linked to a collegiate chapter, and the chapter with the greatest numCongratulations to West Virginia (Beta Iota), winners of the 2007 ber of particiAlpha Phi SELF Challenge. pants received an event sponsored by SELF. The winning chapter for 2007 was West Virginia (Beta Iota).

The women of Beta Iota used the SELF prize as their Bid Day celebration in September 2007. To welcome their new member class, they enjoyed an eventful afternoon at the university’s Erickson Alumni Center. The celebration included catered meals, a DJ and plenty of prizes from SELF. The chapter even designed their Bid Day shirts to coincide with the event, featuring the slogan “Alpha Phi: A Place Where You Can Be YourSELF.” The energy at the event was amazing, and the women of Beta Iota were truly inspired to begin another remarkable year.

Alpha Phi and SELF have teamed up again in 2008 for the

Alpha Phi SELF Challenge.

Collegiate chapters were informed of the Challenge during Regional Conferences in February and received flyers to post in their facilities and on campus. Once again, the chapter with the greatest number of sign-ups wins a “Welcome Back” celebration, courtesy of SELF magazine. Not to mention, the benefits of feeling healthy and vibrant!

The second large-scale program for collegiate chapters and SELF took place Sisters display the Bid Day shirts that celeduring the fall. The Go brate their SELF Challenge win: "A place you Green Challenge, sponsored can be your SELF."

by Paul Mitchell, was a simple live-right plan to make small steps toward leading a more ecofriendly lifestyle. The five chapters with the greatest participation each won a fantastic event, including hair styling by Paul Mitchell stylists, catered refreshments and great gifts from SELF and Paul Mitchell. These events take place in spring 2008, and one campus will even give back to the environment by planting a beautiful tree. With SELF magazine, we are developing healthy habits for ourselves and the world around us. Watch for more events and promotions for this unique partnership on Alpha Phi’s Web site (www.alphaphi.org), and sign up for the 2008 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge today!

2008 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge Details The 2008 Alpha Phi SELF Challenge began on Monday, Feb. 25. It’s not too late to register.

Simply visit www.self.com/challenge/alphaphi and complete a registration form.

Congratulations to the top five chapters that participated in the 2007 SELF Challenge!

West Virginia (Beta Iota) USC (Beta Pi) Illinois (Beta Alpha) Northwestern (Beta) Texas (Omega)

Congratulations to the top five chapters that participated in the 2007 Go Green Challenge!

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New initiates enjoy the chapter’s Red Dress Gala.

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Collegians celebrate Halloween with local children.

ARIZONA Arizona (Beta Epsilon) The chapter hosted a brunch for 45 alumnae that featured tours of the chapter house and the opportunity for collegians and alumnae to compare collegiate experiences. Sisters held the annual Red Dress Gala in October that raised more than $19,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. More than 400 collegians, alumnae, families and friends attended the event, organized by Madeline Wakely and Katie Hertzog. The chapter’s 69 new initiates were presented during the gala.

-Ashlee Cain and Amanda Collins

CALIFORNIA Cal Poly (Epsilon Chi) Epsilon Chi celebrated the holidays with a sisterhood gathering and decorated cookies for local cardiac care workers and volunteers. Members participated in Run to Remember, which benefited a local organization that promotes sexual assault awareness. Sisters hosted the annual Hoops for Hearts philanthropy event and the second annual Red Dress Gala.

-Molly Nackerman

CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) The chapter got into the holiday sprit by participating in philanthropic work. They collected toiletries for a local organization for abused women. Two sisters worked with a local organization that distributes gifts to children in foster care. Members also enjoyed each others’ company during a holiday get-together and gift exchange.

-Stephanie Flanagan

Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta) In November, Zeta Beta hosted the 12th annual APhi-asco philanthropy event themed “Hearts of Gold.” More than 350 guests attended the live and silent auction. The event raised more than $62,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation and the local Good SPRING 2008

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-Leigh Cousins

San Diego (Eta Rho) The third annual Red Dress Gala in October raised more than $60,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation – a $58,000 increase from the amount donated last year! The chapter hosted 454 guests to a silent auction, raffle, three-course dinner and an American Heart Association® guest speaker.

Chairwoman Noreen Arora was presented with the prestigious Woman of Impact award, recognizing her efforts in spearheading the event.

The chapter was honored to receive first place in Greek Week. Sisters also took part in a toy drive to benefit the Ronald McDonald House and the Rady Children’s Hospital.

-Noreen Arora and Kori Zornes

San Francisco State (Eta Theta) The chapter participated in the first Harvest Fest, held on Halloween. Members provided a fun and safe environment for local children by hosting activities such as pumpkin carving and scarecrow stuffing. Members also read to children on behalf of Jumpstart, a national non-profit organization that promotes literacy for preschool children in lowincome communities.

-Claudia Vega

San Jose State (Beta Psi) The chapter held two initiation ceremonies during the year. They participated in other campus organizations’ philanthropy and community service events.

-Megan Hill

UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa) Sisters enjoyed time with their dads during the chapter’s first Father/Daughter Day. They watched college football while dining at a local restaurant.

Parents supported their daughters during finals week by sending care bear packages filled with healthy snacks. A percentage of the care package revenue benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters

enjoyed the second annual Red Dress Gala in March.

-Kelly Yocca and Cat Moore

UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) After continuing the tradition of outstanding recruitment, Gamma Betas enjoyed sisterhood and social events with new members. They won Sigma Nu Relays for a fourth year in a row and helped Sigma Nu raise money for the Isla Vista Youth Project and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

-Alexa Egeck

USC (Beta Pi) Beta Pi initiated 63 new members and completed more than $100,000 in renovations to its chapter facility. The Heart of Gold philanthropy event raised $43,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation and the American Heart Association®.

-Katy Sullivan

CANADA British Columbia (Beta Theta) The chapter celebrated the end of the first semester with a semi-formal holiday party. The women prepared a routine for Order of Omega's charity Songfest and began practices with their recreational volleyball and dodgeball teams. The chapter’s third annual Dating Game and Heartthrob philanthropy events in February raised money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Alpha Phi Foundation.

-Marisa Woodham

Toronto (Xi) Sisters welcomed nine new members through formal recruitment. Local alumnae helped celebrate initiation with a fall banquet. Sisters organized the chapter’s first Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members held an annual Jump-a-Thon in support of women's cardiac care.

The chapter also participated in other organizations’ philanthropy events.

-Margaret Moore

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Sisters prepare for formal recruitment.

Western Ontario (Theta Eta) The chapter hosted the annual Mr. Greek philanthropy event that raised $1,500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. More than 200 members of the Greek and student community attended. Special thanks to Marnee Birnbaum and Talia Myers for their work on the event. The chapter continues to support other Greek organizations’ philanthropy events.

CHAPMAN COLLEGIAN SUPPORTS U.S. TROOPS Shauna Fleming (Eta Upsilon-Chapman) was featured on ABC World News in November (http://abcnews.go.com/WN/story?id=3899877) for her efforts to show appreciation to U.S. troops on Thanksgiving. Shauna founded www.amillionthanks.org when she was 15 with the intention of convincing Americans to send one million thank you letters to overseas troops. She surpassed the goal by reaching four million letters. In 2007, the college freshman’s organization was recruited by the Department of Defense to lead a similar effort – sending text messages to troops on Thanksgiving. Major cell phone carriers sent the messages for free. More than 200,000 text messages were sent on Thanksgiving to troops via the Department of Defense’s America Supports You program (www.americasupportsyou.mil).

-Renee Rioux

Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta) Iota Theta chapter initiated 14 new members in September. Members hosted a Charity Denim designer jeans sale with proceeds benefiting a local shelter for abused women and their children. They also held their annual Coyote Ugly philanthropy event.

-Allie Snider

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Colorado (Beta Gamma) Sisters were motivated for a strong recruitment.

They enjoyed the Wai-Ki-Phi philanthropy event to raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation and other campus involvement.

Florida Tech (Theta Zeta) The chapter participated in its annual Duck Dash philanthropy event in November, which raised more than $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter also sponsored a teddy bear tree at a local mall; donations were used to purchase teddy bears for the Melbourne Fire Department to give to children in times of trouble.

Elmhurst (Zeta Xi) During recruitment, the chapter welcomed 16 new members. They held the annual King of Hearts philanthropy event in November that raised more than $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Spring semester brought a special evening with parents at the annual Red Dress Affair in February. The Phi Ball philanthropy kickball tournament was held in April.

-Michelle Liou

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA George Washington (Iota Iota) Fall recruitment welcomed 40 new members.

Sisterhood bonding events included dinner at a local restaurant and attending a Washington Wizards basketball game. The women cheered on Iota Iota alumna Meg Cerullo, who dances for the Wizards dance team. The chapter held its semiformal at a Capitol Hill area restaurant. Spring events included the chapter’s annual Heart Week philanthropy event that kicked off with a barbecue at the chapter house.

-Kathleen Chu

-Aubrey Heath

IDAHO Idaho (Beta Zeta) The chapter held its first philanthropy kickball tournament in October to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Also in October, sisters teamed with second graders at a local elementary school to carve pumpkins. The second initiation of the school year was held in January.

-Chelsey Lillard

-Sara Williams

Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon deuteron) The chapter welcomed nine new members through COB, plus one transfer. Sisters dressed as Pink Ladies and T-Birds from “Grease” and did the hand jive as they rode their Homecoming float during the parade. Katie Rice was crowned Homecoming queen. The fall date party was a trip to a Chicago Blackhawks hockey game. Members took second place in Tri Delta’s Karaoke for a Cure philanthropy event. The chapter was recognized as having the highest GPA for the fall semester.

-Cassie Allison

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Sisters participate in formal recruitment during the fall.

Collegians enjoy a birthday party-themed sisterhood event.

The chapter celebrates its 20th anniversary with a Red Dress Gala.

Southern Illinois (Epsilon Xi) More than 300 family and friends attended the second annual Red Dress Dinner in December to help raise more than $4,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The evening included dinner and an auction.

-Elizabeth Overman

INDIANA DePauw (Gamma) The spring formal was held in March. The King of Hearts week-long philanthropy event benefited the American Heart Association®.

-Rebecca Hruska

Indiana (Beta Tau) Sisters welcomed 38 new members during recruitment. They participated in the university’s annual I.U. Sing competition.

-Casey Comeau

ward to celebrating the chapter’s 45th anniversary on April 26. Congratulations to Morgan Bickford, who was crowned Homecoming queen.

-Annie Torres

-Danielle Redelmeier

MARYLAND Maryland (Delta Zeta) The chapter welcomed four new members during fall recruitment. In October, the chapter co-hosted the third annual Red Dress Gala with the George Washington (Iota Iota) chapter to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members celebrated Homecoming with a second annual alumnae tailgate. Delta Zeta alumnae Kaye Leishear Coursen and Sherrine Brauning Bollinger helped coordinate and host the gathering that included tours of the newly redecorated chapter house. More than 10 sisters are studying abroad during the spring.

Five sisters will serve as Rho Gammas during spring formal recruitment.

-Susie Grace

KANSAS Washburn (Upsilon) The chapter had the highest overall campus GPA of all sororities and fraternities for the spring. Fall recruitment welcomed quota plus two; additional new members were welcomed through COB. -Lacey Bryant

Wichita State (Gamma Xi) In September, sisters participated in Light the Night festivities in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Members dressed up in costumes and went Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF during Halloween week. They also hosted the annual Coyote Ugly philanthropy event in October.

-Kelsey Klaver

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spring recruitment. Sisters were honored with several university recognitions, including Greek New Member of the Year, Philanthropy of the Year and Sorority of the Year.

MASSACHUSSETTS Bentley (Zeta Rho) The chapter recruited the largest new member class in the Greek community. They won the sorority football competition for a third year in a row. A major highlight was celebrating the chapter’s 25th anniversary with alumnae. The annual AlphaTraz philanthropy event, parents brunch and silent auction, "So You Think You Can Dance" competition and 25th anniversary silent auction raised more than $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation, thanks in part to Catherine Porfert and Adrienna Hsia.

Amanda Pluta and Alyssa Bunnell were elected vice presidents of Bentley's Greek Council and Panhellenic Council, respectively.

-Lee Hagel

Boston (Eta deuteron) Eta deuteron welcomed 45 new members during

Tufts (Zeta Theta) Fall marked a milestone for the chapter as Zeta Thetas welcomed their first fall new member class.

The initiation of the nine new members earned them an Outstanding COB award during the Northeast Regional Conference in November. The chapter raised $500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation with the annual fall Charity Denim event.

-Harmony Teitsworth

MICHIGAN Michigan State (Beta Beta) During Halloween, sisters carved pumpkins with senior citizens at a local community center. They participated in Operation Good Cheer, a charity event that collects presents for children in foster care, during the holidays.

-Rachelle Aldridge

MISSOURI Washington University (Zeta Upsilon) The chapter celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2008. The event was marked by a successful recruitment that welcomed 42 new members.

Sisters enjoyed a birthday party-themed sisterhood event complete with hats, cake and goodie bags.

Ellen Murray was elected vice president of finance for the 2008 Panhellenic Council.

-Emily Oster

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Seniors celebrate on Bid Day.

Sisters celebrate at the chapter’s annual Red Dress Ball.

Collegians and their fathers enjoy Dad’s Weekend.

had 4.0 GPAs. Sisters enjoyed a Parent’s Day banquet and awards ceremony. Raffle ticket sales from parents, families and friends at the banquet and the chapter’s third annual Red Dress event raised money for cardiac care. The chapter welcomed 22 new members during fall recruitment.

-Rachael Cochran

NEW JERSEY Seton Hall (Eta Eta) The chapter’s first Red Dress Charity Gala in December coincided with its 20th year anniversary.

Highlights included dinner, live musical accompaniment, a raffle and auction. International President Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT) was a special guest. The event raised more than $6,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter hopes to make the gala an annual event.

-Teresa Korbesmeyer

NEW YORK SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau) Four new members were initiated during the fall.

The annual Teeter Totter-a-thon philanthropy event was a success thanks in part to an increased amount of community and faculty support.

-Melissa Meo

Syracuse (Alpha) Syracuse sisters hosted Halloween festivities at the chapter house for underprivileged children. Junior Jordan Upmalis sang the National Anthem during Syracuse’s first home basketball game of the season. Sisters threw a Mexican-themed dinner to promote alcohol awareness. More than 20 juniors are studying abroad during spring semester. Sisters welcome new house mom Florence DiGennaro.

-Alyssa Marderstein

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NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State (Theta Nu) The chapter’s first Best Seat in the House philanthropy event raised more than $5,500 for the Alpha Phi Foundation in November. The tailgating themed cookout was catered by a local restaurant, a DJ provided entertainment and attendees enjoyed games and raffle prizes.

-Ivy Bonds

OHIO Akron (Eta Gamma) Eta Gamma welcomed 20 new members during fall recruitment. They hosted the second annual King of Hearts philanthropy event that raised $600 in one night to benefit women’s cardiac care.

-Azieta Amini

Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) Fall recruitment welcomed 22 new members. The chapter held its first Phi Family Reunion sisterhood event in October. The Teeter Totter A-Thon raised $1,140 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members presented a check for $1,561.39 to the A-T Cure Tour. November’s semi-formal ended the semester.

-Heather Jackson

Miami University (Gamma Nu) The King of Hearts philanthropy event raised $3,000. Visit the chapter’s new Web site (www.alphaphimuohio.com) to learn about philanthropy events, recruitment and upcoming events.

The fall semi-formal was held in November.

-Melissa Young

Ohio State (Rho) Rho’s Buy-a-Brat two-day fall fundraiser drew crowds from the Ohio State / Illinois football game.

The event raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Local alumnae also supported the event and sold heart-shaped lollipops to benefit the

Alpha Phi Foundation. Erin Whitis, Rachel Jordan and Courtney Breaux were in charge of the fundraiser.

-Emily Hiler

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) The chapter won the university’s Homecoming competition, and Monica Storozyszyn was named Homecoming queen. Three Delta Deltas will compete in the Miss Oklahoma scholarship pageant in June: Molly Colvard, Miss Oklahoma City University; Jana Wingo, Miss Queen of the West; and Sarah Jensen, Miss Oklahoma City. The chapter raised more than $1,200 for cardiac care with the annual picnic basket auction.

-Kaila St. George

OREGON Oregon (Tau) In October, the chapter hosted an alumnae event for the class of 1968. Highlights included a breakfast, a tour of the chapter house and a viewing of the chapter’s fall formal recruitment video. All enjoyed visiting and sharing stories of times spent in Alpha Phi. -Blake Stearns and Miranda Merrill

Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) Fall term welcomed 26 new members. Beta Upsilon clinched first place in Homecoming for house decorations and second place overall for the week. They welcomed their fathers in November for OSU Dad’s Weekend. Highlights included a football game, brunch and a basket auction. The philanthropy committee worked hard to prepare for the second annual Red Dress Gala – a joint effort with Linfield (Theta Alpha) and Oregon (Tau) collegiate chapters.

-Natalie Swartzendruber

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Jackie Wincek is University of Illinois Panhellenic president.

Sisters participate in fall recruitment.

Sisters enjoy their Red Dress Gala.

PENNSYLVANIA Duquesne (Epsilon Iota) Epsilon Iota came in third in the university's annual Greek Week competition. The chapter's overall fall GPA improved to a 3.32, placing them third among the school’s seven sororities.

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-Dana Stuber

Shippensburg (Theta Xi) Sisters each brought a different food item for a Thanksgiving dinner together in November.

-Danielle Klingensmith

St. Joseph’s (Theta Theta) The second annual Red Dress Gala was a collaborative effort with Villanova (Eta Epsilon) and Pennsylvania (Eta Iota) collegiate chapters. More than $11,000 was raised for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Maureen McBride and Christina Hobson were organizers. The chapter also hosted a mock recruitment with Delaware (Epsilon Nu), Pennsylvania, Villanova and Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma).

-Lynlee Warren

West Chester (Epsilon Kappa) Sisters held their annual Teeter Totter-a-thon in September, see-sawing for 48 hours and raising more than $700 for cardiac care. They also participated in the American Heart Association® Heart Walk® and the Philadelphia AIDS Walk in the fall.

-Jackie McErlane

SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota (Psi) The chapter’s first Red Dress Gala benefited the Alpha Phi Foundation. Alyssa Floyd organized the event.

-Karla Ramaekers

The South Dakota (Psi) chapter hosts its first Red Dress Gala to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation and women's cardiac health.

VIRGINIA James Madison (Theta Iota) Sisters initiated 43 new members in the fall.

Through COB, they welcomed six new members in the spring. The annual APhiasco philanthropy week in February included a 5K Move Your Phi't run/walk, King of Hearts competition and a Red Dress Gala.

-Madison Woods

WISCONSIN Marquette (Eta Mu) The chapter’s third annual Alpha Phiesta in November raised more than $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter completed more than 1,000 hours of community service during the fall semester. A Red Dress Luncheon in March included members’ mothers.

-Jessica Wright

Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma) The Red Dress Gala, featuring a silent auction and guest speakers about cardiac care and healthy living, raised more than $5,000.

-Kristie Hrobsky

WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia (Beta Iota) The second annual 5K/10K Race for your Heart and the first Bounce for Beats basketball tournament raised more than $7,000 to help promote cardiac care awareness at a local hospital. Their first Red Dress Gala was held in February. The women also participated in other organizations’ philanthropy events and community service projects. They competed during Homecoming Week and enjoyed winter formal.

-Erika Fowler

Wisconsin/LaCrosse (Delta Kappa) Molly Nelson and Cassie Holtz are studying abroad.

-Casey Witkowski

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2008 ALPHA PHI POTENTIAL MEMBER REFERENCE FORM PLEASE CHECK THE BOX OF CHARACTERISTICS THAT DESCRIBE THE POTENTIAL MEMBER:

PLEASE CHECK IF APPROPRIATE: [ ] Alpha Phi Legacy NAME OF POTENTIAL MEMBER Last

First

Middle

Nickname

College/University Attending When will she participate in formal recruitment?

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Street Address City/State/Zip

Phone

High School Attended Nearest Metropolitan City and Number of Miles ACADEMIC CLASS INFORMATION

Age

Year of Freshman Admission

Academic Class (Please Check One): [ ] Freshman [ ] Sophomore SCHOLARSHIP / EDUCATION

[ ] Junior

[ ] Senior

High School GPA / GPA Grade Scale:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The potential member would enjoy talking about these topics during recruitment:

Does GPA include AP courses? [ ] Yes [ ] No Class Size / Rank

ACT Score

College Attended

SAT Score City / State

Terms / Hours Completed FAMILY INFORMATION

Character / Personality Comments [ ] Loyal [ ] Dependable [ ] Respected [ ] Reserved/Shy Personal Development [ ] Poised [ ] Congenial [ ] Compatible in a Group Interests / Talents [ ] Musical [ ] Artistic [ ] Dance [ ] Athletics [ ] Other (Please List) Activities [ ] Leadership [ ] Volunteer [ ] Religious [ ] Other (Please List) Honors / Awards [ ] Honor Student [ ] National Honor Society [ ] Awards (Please List) [ ] Other (Please List)

College GPA

What kind of person (e.g., outgoing, reserved, relaxed) should the potential member be matched with during recruitment?

Names of Parents / Guardians Alpha Phi Legacy (e.g., Grandmother, Mother, Stepmother, Sister, Stepsister) Name, Relation, Chapter and Year of Initiation Non-Legacy Alpha Phi Relatives (e.g., Aunt, Niece, Cousin, Other) Name, Relation, Chapter and Year of Initiation Relatives or Acquaintances in Other Fraternal Organizations (Fraternity or Sorority) ALPHA PHI MEMBER STATEMENT [ ] I have personally known the potential member for ___ years. [ ] I have known the potential member’s family ___ years. [ ] Unknown but referred by reliable source.

Completed by:

[ ] Alumna

[ ] Collegian

Maiden Name

Last Name

Street / City / Zip Phone: (Day)

(Evening)

Does this potential member understand the financial responsibility of joining a sorority? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Unknown

FOR COLLEGIATE CHAPTER USE Date Recommendation Form Received

Chapter of Initiation and Year First Name

I would describe the potential member in the following way (please check only one): [ ] Well qualified, admired by peers and will be an asset to the chapter. [ ] Highly qualified, will attract others into membership, and will be an active participant and/or chapter leader. [ ] Outstanding potential member who will be actively sought out by other sororities as a top-choice candidate.

E-mail Address

Date Acknowledged by the Chapter

Please Check One: [ ] She joined Alpha Phi. [ ] She joined ______________________ Sorority. [ ] She did not join a sorority.

Date Alumna Notified of Potential Member Post-Recruitment Status

__ I endorse this potential member with the understanding she may become a member of Alpha Phi. __ I do not wish to endorse this potential member for membership and understand I may receive a call from an adviser.

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MAIL FORM Please attach additional information if necessary. Send this form directly to the collegiate chapter and the Alpha Phi Executive Office, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.

Please include a photo and resume of this potential member.

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Early Recruitment Addresses WOMEN’S FRATERNITIES AND OUR PARTNER INSTITUTIONS Greek organizations have a long history of positive relations with their host institutions. In the beginning, men’s and women’s fraternities were independent organizations with limited formal contact with university administration. Over time it became apparent that we needed each other in order to encourage the success of undergraduate students. Universities began to recognize sororities and fraternities and extend the same benefits offered to official student groups, such as access to campus facilities and services, student-activity funds and use of the university’s name.

Universities acknowledged the contribution made by Greek organizations to the undergraduate experience on their campus. The collegiate Panhellenic system was developed, and many institutions began to employ Greek advisors to work with the community and chapters.

In the last couple of decades, a number of incidents caused both Greek organizations and host institutions to examine our relationship.

One of the results of this effort included formalizing our expectations of one another in documents often called relationship statements. On some campuses these documents are called accreditation programs, five-star programs or minimum standards. More than 75 percent of Alpha Phi’s collegiate chapters are on campuses where there are relationship statements between the host institutions and Greek community.

These relationship statements typically include standards for model behavior, academic achievement, member education, community service and leadership development. By committing to these values, Greek letter organizations set quantifiable standards and accept accountability for the attainment of these standards by our members.

In return, universities provide support and encouragement. During Alpha Phi’s recent recolonization at the University of Oklahoma (Phi), both the Greek community and university administration actively supported our activities and efforts resulting in the establishment of a healthy new chapter and stronger Greek community overall.

Another example of this support includes the University of Southern California where University President Steven Sample sends a letter to each incoming student encouraging them to consider membership in a Greek organization. Many other institutions provide leadership training including programming, classes and seminars (often for credit), retreats, speakers and leadership conferences.

Understandably, high-performing Greek systems enjoy the greatest support from their host institutions. Universities recognize that sorority chapters exert considerable influence over their members' academic performance and social behavior. They also recognize the increased retention and graduation rates among sorority and fraternity members. By encouraging and supporting the Greek community, host institutions benefit from the success of their undergraduates as well as ongoing financial and other support that Greek members provide their alma mater.

Chapters who do not meet the standards jeopardize support by the host institution. In the current zero-tolerance environment on college campuses, violations of the standards can be met with withdrawal of recognition and withdrawal of the privileges associated with recognition.

It is important that we continue to cultivate the connection between Alpha Phi and our partner institutions as this mutually supportive relationship promotes the health of our 147 collegiate chapters and colonies.

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Please refer to the following chapter addresses when mailing Potential Member Reference Forms (found on p. 12 of this Quarterly, at www.alphaphi.org or by calling the Executive Office at 847.475.0663). All chapters listed below are projected to have recruitment in August 2008.

Please Note: All forms should be mailed to the attention of vice president of recruitment. Contact the chapter for due dates.

ARIZONA Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 1339 E. 1st St. Tucson, AZ 85719 Arizona State (Gamma Pi) Gamma Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 739 E. Apache #94 Tempe, AZ 85281 COLORADO Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta) Iota Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1112 18th St. Golden, CO 80401 IDAHO Idaho (Beta Zeta) Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi P.O. Box 3078 Moscow, ID 83843 IOWA Iowa (Delta Epsilon) Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 E. College St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta) Epsilon Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi 1215 W. 23rd St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 KANSAS Washburn (Upsilon) Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi 1839 SW Jewel Ave. Topeka, KS 66621 MICHIGAN Kettering (Iota Epsilon) Greek Life – Alpha Phi 1700 W. 3rd Ave. Flint, MI 48504 MISSOURI Missouri (Omicron) Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 906 S. Providence Columbia, MO 65203 William Woods (Delta Chi) Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi One University Ave. Fulton, MO 65251

Nebraska/Lincoln (Nu) Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi 1531 “S” St. Lincoln, NE 68508 NORTH CAROLINA East Carolina (Delta Alpha) Delta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi 950 E. 10th St. Greenville, NC 27858 NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota (Pi) Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi 2625 University Ave. Grand Forks, ND 58203 OKLAHOMA Oklahoma (Phi) 1401 South College Ave. Norman, OK 73072-6432 Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) Delta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi 2501 N. Blackwelder O.C.U. Box 66A Oklahoma City, OK 73102 PENNSYLVANIA Lafayette (Eta Sigma) Eta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Farinon Center Box 9481 Easton, PA 18042-1798 TEXAS North Texas (Gamma Eta) Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi NTSU-Alpha Phi, UNT Station P.O. Box 305692 Denton, TX 76203-0692 Texas (Omega) Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi 2005 University Austin, TX 78705 Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi #1 Greek Circle Lubbock, TX 79416 WASHINGTON Washington State (Beta Rho) Beta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi 840 NE California Pullman, WA 99163

NEBRASKA Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi 1700 University Dr. URS-A Kearney, NE 68845 Editor's Note: A complete chapter recruitment address and date list will be printed in the Summer 2008 Quarterly. Please visit www.alphaphi.org for an electronic reference option for this fall’s recruitment.

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Announcing the 2008-10 IEB Nominees Dear Alpha Phi Sisters, Over the last 18 months, the Committee on Leadership (COL) has worked to slate the next International Executive Board (IEB). On our journey, we have developed a code of conduct and operating procedures, selected the collegiate representatives of the COL, solicited candidate nominations from the membership, developed a Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes document outlining desirable candidate qualities, attended events to spread word of our process and solicit nominations, attended monthly conference calls, participated in IEB calls and in-person meetings, developed numerous candidate evaluation tools, evaluated candidate applications and references, conducted candidate interviews and gathered as a group at the Executive Office to finally form the slate. As a result, the COL is proud and honored to announce the slate for the 2008-10 International Executive Board.

The COL is impressed by the amazing qualities and skills this group of women has to offer, and we are looking forward to the work they will do in the next biennium. Their dedication to Alpha Phi and her immediate and future success is an inspiration to each of us.

Lastly, the COL thanks retiring IEB members for their loyalty to the Fraternity and their work toward improving Alpha Phi over the years: Bonnie K. Arthur (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City), Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach), Shana Goss Smith (Chi-Montana) and Lindsay Wiggins (Beta Pi-USC).

Loyally, The 2006-08 Committee on Leadership

International President LAURA MALLEY-SCHMITT (Zeta Phi-MIT) Bedminster, N.J. Alumnae Chapter: Central New Jersey Fraternity History: IEB president (2006-present); alumnae membership strategy committee (2006present); National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) delegation (2000-present), NPC recruitment committee (2002-05); NPC strategic planning committee (20012006); extension committee (1998-2004), vice president (1994-98); collegiate membership strategy committee (CMSC) chair (1998-2004); Oklahoma (Phi) advisory committee (2005-06); Central New Jersey alumnae chapter founding member (2003); elections process task force (2002); NYC Metro alumnae chapter founding member (2000); IEB (1994-00); COL (1998-00); technology committee (1998-00); structure task force (1996-98); district governor (1992-94); colony supervisor (1992-94); recruitment adviser (1989-90); field consultant (1987-89).

Professional/Volunteer: sales and marketing for technology-based companies.

How Laura defines success: I have always believed that success is not just about whether goals are reached; success is also about how the goals are achieved. Our Founders call upon us to work hard toward our objectives with dignity and mutual respect.

For true success in our lives, we must always proceed with integrity as we pursue our goals and dreams. For true success in Alpha Phi, we must always remember that while our organization is a business, Alpha Phi is a sisterhood first and foremost. In all that we do, we must always act with honor and with sincere concern for our collegiate members, alumnae, staff members and volunteers.

Board Directors JANE KIRBY ARKES (Omicron-Missouri) Portland, Ore. Alumnae Chapter: Portland, Ore.

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Fraternity History: IEB (2006-present); housing strategy committee co-chair (2006-present); Leadership Initiative chapter-based instruction facilitator (2006-present), Emerging Leaders Institute application reader (2007); Portland alumnae chapter secretary, treasurer, vice president, president; Portland Alumnae Panhellenic delegate (1971-present); Oregon (Tau) chapter operations adviser (2000-06), house corporation board president (2000-present); Foundation Board (1984-88); area adviser (1981-84); NPC alternate delegate (197884); nominations committee (1982); district governor (1971-77); Foundation Forget-Me-Not Fund chairman, graduate scholarship chairman, continuing education grant chairman, marketing committee chairman, vice chairman (1986-88); state reference chairman (1974); state alumnae chairman (1973); Portland State (Gamma Chi) standards adviser (1971); Des Moines, Iowa, alumnae chapter secretary, treasurer, vicepresident and chair (1961-70).

Professional/Volunteer: literacy consultant.

Jane defines her idea of success in Alpha Phi: Webster defines success as, “a favorable or satisfactory outcome or result.” My personal definition would tack on “which improves the quality of life for future generations.” My volunteer career has been devoted to helping ensure that future members will have an enriching Alpha Phi experience, which will help shape, enrich and fulfill both their personal and professional lives. It is my feeling that this can be successfully achieved with IEB members who come to the Board with different educational, professional and volunteer experiences. These talents must be blended together to support and drive both the short- and long-term needs of the Fraternity.

BILLIE COSKEY BATTIATO (Phi-Oklahoma) Tulsa, Okla.

Alumnae Chapter: Greater Tulsa Area, Okla.

Fraternity History: IEB (2002-present); finance standing committee (2002-present); Oklahoma (Phi) Team Sooner (2006-present); constitution committee (2000-02, 200408); Colorado (Beta Gamma) house corporation board (2003-present), finance adviser (2003-06); collegiate

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extension committee (2000-03); Denver Area Panhellenic (DAP) executive board (1995-2000), president (1998-99), DAP Woman of the Year (2003); district alumnae chairman (1988-94); Colorado State (Zeta Mu) house corporation board treasurer (1980-84); Denver alumnae chapter, president (1983-85), vice president of programming (1985-86).

Professional/Volunteer: vice president of investments, Citi Smith Barney.

What Billie values most about Alpha Phi: Alpha Phi has been a lifetime membership for me, and the friendships have been the reason I have continued my volunteer service. I believe that working with the collegiate members has been the most rewarding experience. Coaching and mentoring is very valuable to me. To have former officers contact me as young alumnae to thank me or bring me up to date on their new Alpha Phi volunteer experiences has made the long hours worthwhile. I believe it is each of our duties to bring the young members along and to help them transition into alumnae activities that will be beneficial to them and to the Fraternity as a whole.

DEANA KOONSMAN GAGE (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) Stephenville, Texas Alumnae Chapter: Dallas, Texas Fraternity History: IEB (2004-present); NPC delegation (1996-present), College Panhellenics committee (2002present), NPC centennial committee (2002-03); Oklahoma (Phi) Team Sooner housing and finance committee (2006-present); CMSC (2004-present); Alumnae Panhellenics committee (1996-02), Alumnae Panhellenic delegate (1978-80); Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) special governor (2001-present); Foundation director of finance (1994-98); district governor (198894); Texas/Arlington (Epsilon Lambda) chapter adviser (1975-76); Southwest Texas State (Zeta Kappa) chapter adviser (1987-88), recruitment adviser (1987); district reference chair (1984-86); Convention committee chair (1984); Arlington Mid-Cities alumnae chapter, president (1982-83).

Professional/Volunteer: retired faculty/instructor, Tarleton State University.

What Deanna values most about Alpha Phi: I truly value the friendships I have shared as a member of Alpha Phi. I believe that it is always important in a leadership role to make decisions based on the identified values of an organization. Therefore, it is important to me to be involved with organizations and employers where I share and support their values.

Fortunately Alpha Phi has a core set of values that closely align to my personal ones. I strongly value respect for other people and organizations and honesty in all dealings. As an IEB member I have tried to respect and value both volunteers and staff members in my decision-making.

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JULIE KING GOMEZ (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) Saratoga, Calif.

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“ivy vine of friendship” – something I pass on at every opportunity.

Alumnae Chapter: Silicon Valley, Calif.

Fraternity History: CMSC (2008-present); Washington State (Beta Rho) team lead (2006-present); strategic planning evaluation committee (2001-02); Santa Clara (Zeta Gamma) recruitment adviser (2001-07); district governor (1994-97); Alpha Phi 2000 task force (199394); district alumnae chair (1993-94); Wichita State (Gamma Xi) chapter adviser (1990-93), advisory board (1987-90).

Professional/Volunteer: director of corporate development, Granite Construction, Inc. Julie on what she values about Alpha Phi: For me, Alpha Phi is an ideal that is hopeful and virtuous. It’s like a family member who you’ve known all your life, you love them despite their warts, tantrums and shortcomings, and they love you back despite your own warts, tantrums and shortcomings. What Alpha Phi stands for keeps me committed to helping despite any setbacks or disappointments. There aren’t many things in life you can say that about. In the end, what I have valued most is looking into the eyes of a close Alpha Phi friend and knowing that we feel the same way.

SUSAN BRINK SHERRATT (Beta Beta-Michigan State) Alameda, Calif.

Alumnae Chapter: East Bay, Calif.

Fraternity History: IEB (2004-present), vice president (2006-present), marketing task force (2007-present), communications committee (2004-present); Oklahoma (Phi) Team Sooner (2006); extension committee (200408); elections committee (2004-06); Foundation Board (1995-2004), chair (2000-04), vice chair (1998-2000); Foundation nominations commission (2004); assistant to the vice president of program development (1994-95); constitution committee (1992 and 2002); collegiate department administrator of MAP and recruitment (1990-94); district governor (1986-1991); field consultant (1980-81).

AMY JORDAN TVRDIK (Omicron-Missouri) St. Louis, Mo. Alumnae Chapter: St. Louis Gateway, Mo.

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people being tough with me and recognize being a good leader means also holding others accountable. I respect other points of view, because without challenge there is no progress. We should all cherish the cheerleaders who are there to provide extra support during good and bad times. I believe in coaching future generations of volunteers so they share in the growth experience.

Fraternity History: Foundation Board (2004-08), vice chair (2006-08); Missouri (Omicron) special governor (2003-present); chapter revitalization, team lead (199803), centennial celebration planning committee, programs chair (2005-present), house corporation board (1998-present), recruitment adviser (1995-03); Oklahoma (Phi) Team Sooner philanthropy/Foundation co-chair (2006); extension committee (2003-present); South Central region collegiate membership coordinator (2001-04), alumnae membership coordinator (2000-01); St. Louis Alumnae Panhellenic alternate delegate (2007present); Columbia At-Large alumnae chapter, president (1998-00); Washington University (Zeta Upsilon) recruitment adviser (1993-94).

Fraternity History: Oklahoma (Phi) Team Sooner (200406), lead (2006-present); Colorado (Beta Gamma) Team Boulder lead (2001-present), chapter adviser (2003present), colonization team (1989-90); CMSC (2002-04), chair (2004-06); special district governor (1995-97); International recruitment administrator (1989-90), (1994-97); Alpha Phi 2000 (93-94); International vice president of program development (1994); field consultant (1988-89).

Professional/Volunteer: retired shoe designer, Brown Shoe Company; Junior League of St. Louis.

Professional/Volunteer: retired sales recruiter and trainer.

What Amy values most about Alpha Phi: Our greatest assets in Alpha Phi are the people, and what I value most are the relationships that I have formed through my membership. As a volunteer leader, I have learned to set expectations with others rather than impose my own ideas. I try to be realistic and have learned to be forgiving with volunteers because everyone has different priorities in life. I benefit from

Renee on what she values most about Alpha Phi: My experiences, whether as a collegiate member or a member of the CMSC, led me to value Alpha Phi and its members’ endless desire for continued improvement.

We are an organization that strives to achieve more and more. The effort our organization spends on improving our members’ experiences and increasing our competitive abilities is endless.

RENEE SMITH ZIMMERMAN ZAINER (Beta EpsilonArizona) Centennial, Colo.

Alumnae Chapter: Denver, Colo.

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Professional/Volunteer: self-employed.

Susan on what she cherishes most about Alpha Phi and how the Fraternity’s values guide her: I value the friendships I have made in more than 20 years of volunteering for Alpha Phi. The women I have met have improved the quality of my life; I have been extraordinarily fortunate. I have made lasting friendships with women of all ages, with varying interests and from various cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.

I treat everyone I work with with respect and seek her best qualities. Every member of Alpha Phi has something of value to contribute to the Fraternity. The women who encouraged me to take on new leadership roles expected two things of me: that I do my best in the job and that I mentor someone else. To me, that is the SPRING 2008

The International Executive Board would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the 2006-08 committee on leadership members for their work. Pictured are (back, from left) Judy Kay Schmidt Mead (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado), Carole Salerno (Epsilon Gamma-CSU/Sacramento), vice chair, Michelle Wells McIlvoy (Beta RhoWashington State), chair, Amanda Grant (Beta Beta-Michigan State), Liz Underwood Drouin (Omicron-Missouri), Stacey Boulmetis (Theta Tau-Rensselaer), (front, from left) Barbara Thomas (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), Kate Halfon (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay) and Alison Nash (Xi-Toronto).

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Dear Sisters, We are pleased to present the 2007 Fraternity Annual Report. This report serves as a summary of Fraternity developments for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2007.

The International Executive Board (IEB) commends the Executive Office (EO) staff and our dedicated volunteers for the considerable number of achievements that occurred in FY 2007. Alpha Phi remains at the forefront in many areas because of their contributions.

All of us on the IEB are committed to ensuring that Alpha Phi continues to grow and strengthen her membership. Thanks for all that you have done to assist the Fraternity in this endeavor. Our success depends upon your ongoing support!

If you have questions regarding the Annual Report, please feel free to send us an e-mail at IEBQuestions@alphaphi.org.

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Collegiate Membership Alpha Phi reported continuing growth and improved strength in collegiate membership, 145 chapters strong. For the 2006-07 school year, we initiated 4,416 new members. This represents an increase of more than 200 new members over the previous year, in large part due to the addition of our chapters at Oklahoma (Phi) and Dartmouth (Iota Kappa). We are pleased that a significant number of our chapters and members were recognized on their own campuses for outstanding leadership, scholarship and service activities.

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end hazing on college campuses and particularly within Greek organizations, Alpha Phi joined with more than 20 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) inter/national organizations to sponsor a Greek Antihazing Hotline. The toll-free number is 1.888.NOT.HAZE (1.888.668.4293).

The line is available to those who think they, or students they know, have been or may become victims of hazing. Callers may remain anonymous, or they can provide personal information so that their concerns can be responded to directly.

In FY ’07, more than 6,000 alumnae paid International alumnae dues. Monies received funded a variety of Fraternity support, including the colonization of six new alumnae chapters.

The department once again sent out the 16-page Transitions: The Magazine for Alpha Phi’s Newest Alumnae to more than 3,000 graduating seniors. Transitions included information about transitioning into the work place, how to stay involved with Alpha Phi as an alumna and news about the Alpha Phi Foundation.

The Online Community continues to be extremely popular with the alumnae membership, evidenced by the more than 13,000 registered members. All college seniors have free access to the Online Community in the spring before they graduate. Alumnae members are encouraged to share their news in the BiograPHI section of the Online Community.

Our new membership database was successfully implemented in the winter of 2007, allowing for improved system operations and greater efficiency and stability. Every initiated member is included, which provides us with a strong historical repository of our membership information.

Finances We invested some of our net assets in the implementation of a new membership database and significant colonization efforts, yet we were still able to operate better than originally anticipated. This was the result of both efficient operations and a well-performing investment portfolio. This was a good example of how the Fraternity’s five-year plan continues to provide additional guidance and framework to ensure the Fraternity has sufficient funds for all of its strategic initiatives.

The housing standing committee was formed and developed objectives for the biennium.

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Training and Development In support of the Fraternity’s mission of cultivating leadership, the chapter-based portion of the Foundation-funded Alpha Phi Leadership Initiative was rolled out to all of our collegiate chapters this year.

More than 150 Alpha Phi alumnae volunteers throughout the U.S. and Canada facilitated the sessions and demonstrated lifetime commitments and contributions. Volunteer facilitator positions provide alumnae with an opportunity to reconnect with Alpha Phi by volunteering their time and efforts while engaging collegiate members in character development and sisterhood activities with each session.

The first Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) was held June 20-24, 2007, and provided a creative, safe and challenging yet fun environment for 50 selected collegiate participants to explore and strengthen their personal values and become effective values-based leaders.

During the four-day leadership experience, participants engaged in small and large group discussions, trust-building exercises and daily reflection journaling in an effort to help break down communication barriers and help each other develop into leaders within their chapters and communities.

Training and education was delivered both in-person and using technology.

Regional Conferences provided in-person training for more than 1,000 collegiate and alumnae volunteers. Flash animation educational pieces were distributed via email to collegians on topics of eating disorders, sexual assault and alcohol awareness.

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Oral histories of all living past presidents were completed for the Heritage Project.

Communications For a fourth year in a row, the Alpha Phi Quarterly was a winner in the 2007 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence competition. APEX awards recognize excellence in publications work by professional communicators, based on graphic design, editorial content and ability to achieve overall communications excellence. The Alpha Phi Quarterly and Transitions: The Magazine for Alpha Phi's Newest Alumnae were winners in the 2007 MarCom Awards competition. Transitions received a gold award, the highest level of achievement. For a second year in a row, the Quarterly received a platinum level award. MarCom Awards recognize outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals. The Alpha Phi Quarterly and Transitions: The Magazine for Alpha Phi's Newest Alumnae also were winners in the Spring 2007 Millennium Awards competition. The Quarterly received a silver level award, and Transitions received a bronze award. The Millennium Awards honor outstanding creativity, skill, craft and talent in television/film/video/commercials, print, advertising, Web design, audio and radio.

The Quarterly began preparation for its redesign by launching a reader survey. The results of this survey will help shape the future of the Quarterly.

A communications internship program was introduced in FY ’05 and continues to provide the opportunity for collegians to gain professional experience in magazine publication and public relations.

Marketing and Extension The Fraternity, in conjunction with the Foundation, engaged the marketing consultants of Richard Harrison Bailey to develop a marketing and rebranding plan for Alpha Phi. Many of you have already contributed to this effort by participating in the electronic survey conducted in October. This plan will set the stage for how we help more people know about and engage with Alpha Phi in the future.

Spring 2007 brought an invitation to colonize at University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn., in the fall. Alpha Phi was also invited by Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., to reestablish Zeta Sigma chapter. After an absence of almost 10 years, Alpha Phi will rejoin Chi Omega on this campus.

Volunteer Generosity The greatest asset of the Fraternity is her volunteers. The contributions and depth of skills and knowledge demonstrated by the more than 1,200 members (and even some non-members) who help move our organization forward every single day are truly invaluable. These committed individuals participated in every element of Alpha Phi. There are house corporation board volunteers, leadership facilitators, chapter advisers, regional team leaders and colony team leads. From marketing idea generation to educational program development to application review to dayto-day consultation and support for both collegiate and alumnae members alike, our Fraternity is a better place because of their dedication. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Alpha Phi Foundation Makes Impact with Scholarships Graduate Recipients Thanks to generous donors, Alpha Phi Foundation granted more than $150,000 in scholarship awards for the 2007-08 school year.

Congratulations to the recipients, who were selected by the Foundation’s scholarship committee from a highly competitive applicant pool from across the United States and Canada. The 19 graduate and 24 undergraduate recipients were selected on the basis of their scholastic record, service to Alpha Phi and the community, campus involvement, written essays and alumnae recommendations.

“I am very proud to call myself an Alpha Phi because of the emphasis this organization places on scholarship, and I am thankful for the opportunities for young women like myself within the Fraternity,” says Jennifer Larson (Omega-Texas).

The Alpha Phi Foundation is proud to perpetuate Alpha Phi’s high regard for scholarship and to foster the pioneering spirit our Founders held close to their hearts by providing academic scholarships to Alpha Phi women.

Frances Cameron Wiig Scholarship Shaundra Eichstadt (Nu-Nebraska) Medical Doctorate

Helen Bradford Graduate Scholarship Lauren Fleeger (Gamma Rho-Penn State) Master’s in Public Health-Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Foundation Scholarship

Toni Soreng Cobb Scholarship

Jennifer Heckman

Sara Korus

(Zeta Omicron deuteron-Johns Hopkins) Medical Doctorate

(Delta XiNebraska/Kearney) Speech Pathology

Sally Mitchell Milam Memorial Scholarship

Marion L. Frank Memorial Scholarship

Jennifer Larson

Barbara Lauriat

(Omega-Texas) Juris Doctorate

(Eta deuteron-Boston) Juris Doctorate

Foundation Scholarship

Nancy Pitchforth Patton Scholarship

Sandi Lin

Diane Keenum Hite Memorial Scholarship

Sara Mayer

(Zeta Phi-MIT) Master of Business Administration

Renae Sheldon MacCudden

(Delta Chi-William Woods) Higher Education Administration Doctorate

Catherine Schafer McKay

Mary Yearsley Scholarship

Beta Omicron Anniversary Scholarship

Margaret Garth Steinert Greene Scholarship

Constance Purkiss Kelly Scholarship

Dory Rousos

Anne Ryan

(Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) Master of SpeechLanguage Pathology

(Theta Tau-Rensselaer) Master of ScienceEngineering Management

(Eta Omicron-Virginia Tech) Master of ArtsEducation/Counselor Education

Clara Bradley Burdette Scholarship

Beta Delta Scholarship

Doris Corbett Scholarship

Brittany Vannoy

Erika Visser

Stacie Sullivan Swanson

(Beta Delta-UCLA) Juris Doctorate

(Beta Zeta-Idaho) Medical Doctorate

Foundation Scholarship

Jessica Shott Megginson (Beta Alpha-Illinois) Master of Arts Educational Leadership

(Eta Alpha-New Hampshire) Master’s in Healthcare Administration

Joan Merritt Holmes Scholarship Colby Wilson (Beta Tau-Indiana) Medical Doctorate

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(Eta Mu-Marquette) Education Doctorate

(Theta Iota-James Madison) Kinesiology Education Doctorate

Jennifer Scott

Marilyn Bracken Ruckman Scholarship Michelle Walther (Eta Iota-Pennsylvania) Medical Doctorate

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Undergraduate Recipients Foundation Scholarship Marin Anderson (Beta Rho deuteronWashington State) Hospitality Business Management

Maxine English Memorial and Madge H. Lesher Scholarships

Sally Hepler Memorial Scholarship

Ruth Allingham Soriano and Sigma Scholarships

Christine Carr

Allicia Davis

Jordan Bakken

(Gamma Nu-Miami University) Chemistry

(Sigma-Washington) Business Administration

(Beta Epsilon-Arizona) Business-Finance

John R. and Cecile D. Richards and Darcel Atwill Weller Scholarships

Beta Beta Chapter and Class of '63 40th Anniversary Scholarships

Canadian Centennial Scholarship

Delta Xi Amber Weitzel Memorial Scholarship

Andrea Green

Aubrie Hill

(Beta Theta-British Columbia) Political Science

(Delta XiNebraska/Kearney) Multimedia

Kristi Drennan

Amanda Grant

(Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) Exercise and Sport Science

(Beta BetaMichigan State) English

Jane Kinney Memorial Scholarship

Kay Wainwright Nixon Memorial Scholarship

Canadian Centennial Scholarship

Carol Klink Claussen Scholarship

Amanda Hong

Stephanie John Briley

Brittany Kuthmann

Julie Land

(Beta Theta-British Columbia) European Studies and Political Science

(Iota GammaUniversity of the Pacific) Business Administration

(Zeta Pi-Case Western Reserve) Biochemistry and Economics

Foundation Scholarship

(Theta NuAppalachian State) Nursing

Lambda 100th Year Anniversary Scholarship

Mabel Cooper Lamb Scholarship

(Nu-Nebraska) International Studies and French

Riva Litman

(Eta Lambda-George Mason) Integrative Studies

Kristy Burgener Memorial Scholarship

Octavia Born Brooks Memorial Scholarship

Martha Jarvis Sutton Scholarship

Monica McComb

Laura Parks

(Beta Alpha-Illinois) Elementary Education

(Gamma-DePauw) Spanish and History

(Epsilon-Minnesota) Communication Studies

Margaret Beery Doe Scholarship

Vicki Silverman Memorial Scholarship

Mabel Cowlishaw Siggins Scholarship

(Beta Delta-UCLA) Communication Studies

Abigail Stec

(Iota Kappa-Dartmouth) Engineering Sciences and Mechanical Engineering

Maj Britt Kaal Memorial/ Zeta Upsilon 20th Anniversary Scholarship

Marjorie V. Dove Scholarship Fund

Deanne Lickteig

Laura Salzberg

Lauren Talamo (Zeta UpsilonWashington University) Drama

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(Lambda-UC/Berkeley) Political Science and History

(Gamma PiArizona State) Biology

Elizabeth Volk (Upsilon-Washburn) Exercise Physiology

Lisa Lustig

Callie Pastor

Hayley Steplyk

Edwynne C. Rosenbaum Scholarship Amanda Worthy

"I am greatly humbled by this award and the generosity of the Alpha Phi Foundation.

This scholarship will help me tremendously as I complete the final year of my undergraduate career."

-Elizabeth Volk (Upsilon-Washburn)

(Gamma PiArizona State) Journalism and Mass Communication

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Three Women … Two Generations … One Bond

In Her Shoes

Within Alpha Phi, young women become friends and sisters for life. Sandra Poindexter (Phi-Oklahoma) and Kay Wainwright Nixon (Phi-Oklahoma) not only shared a room in the Alpha Phi house at the University of Oklahoma, they also shared stories, laughter and moments that evolved into a lasting friendship. When Kay passed away in April 2005, at age 67, Sandra decided to honor their friendship and Kay’s life by giving back to the sisterhood that started it all.

“Kay and I kept in very close contact after college - at least once a month over all those years,” remembers Sandra. “When she passed away, I sent an initial contribution to the Foundation. I then learned about the opportunity to create a scholarship in her name, and I just knew Kay would love the idea. Alpha Phi meant a lot to both of us.

This was the most meaningful contribution I could think of to remember Kay. Every year someone new benefits; and I think she would have loved that,” shares Sandra.

At first, Sandra wanted to restrict the Kay Wainwright Nixon Memorial Scholarship to those studying in Kay’s major, journalism. Then Sandra talked it over with friends who had college-aged children and realized the importance of offering the scholarship to women who need it most.

This year, Stephanie John Briley (Theta Nu-Appalachian State) was the first recipient of the Foundation’s Kay Wainwright Nixon Memorial Scholarship (see page 19), and the lives of two sisters were suddenly connected to a third. Stephanie earned a bachelor of arts degree in nursing from Appalachian State. The scholarship will help her complete her second nursing degree, a bachelor of science, at Johns Hopkins University. Sandra was thrilled the scholarship was awarded to a nursing -Sandra Poindexter student (she spent 15 years working in hospital labs).

(Phi-Oklahoma) As Stephanie faces the challenges of funding her second degree, she’s grateful for the financial assistance. “When I applied for the scholarship, I didn't know the amount. I thought, ‘Any little bit will help.’ When I received the letter, I had to read it a few times! It's very significant, and I greatly appreciate it,” she says. Surely Kay would also be proud that the scholarship was awarded to a woman who is not only a deserving student, but also a dedicated sister. While in her chapter, Stephanie worked her way up the ranks of chapter leadership to the role of vice president of chapter operations.

“I definitely learned what leadership really is from Alpha Phi,” says Stephanie. “I learned how to be a good listener … how to help others through difficult situations. It was a beneficial leadership experience that affects me every day; I will continue to use those skills in my professional career,” she says.

Like Kay and Sandra, Stephanie developed lifelong friendships through Alpha Phi. “I can’t look back on my college years without thinking about Alpha Phi. The memories are completely intertwined. There are four of us who are still very close, and I have no doubt we’ll stay that way. What we have is more than memories; we have a support network for the rest of our lives,” shares Stephanie.

Sandra is pleased that Kay’s memory will live on through future recipients of the scholarship. But there is one other way their friendship has been etched into history: a plaque with Kay’s name on the door of the SANDRA POINDEXTER room they shared in the Phi chapter house. “We had a ball in that room,” says Sandra. “That’s the icing on the cake.”

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to both of us. This was the most meaningful

contribution I could think of to remember Kay.

Every year someone new benefits; and I think she would have loved that."

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Original Ten’s High Ideals Paved Way for Women

From the Archives

By Jenny Thompson

Today: a university campus without women is unthinkable. 1872: higher education for “the weaker sex” was deemed by many as inappropriate and improper.

For the Original Ten, the creation of Alpha Phi was born out of a desire for friendship, but also, as founder Martha Foote Crow (AlphaSyracuse) said, a need for comfort and “protection.”

Indeed, hostile reactions to female students – primarily from male students – were rife in the first decades that women ventured into the realm of higher education. Founder Kate Hogoboom Gilbert (Alpha-Syracuse) described how they were “made to feel daily that they stood in slippery places, that their presence in classes was unwelcome and that their position was by no means secure.”

They needed to “form a circle of sympathetic friends,” Founder Clara Sittser Williams (Alpha-Syracuse) explained. “We had as our aim the mutual improvement of each other, ever trying our best in college work, always keeping a high ideal before us.”

In the minutes of Alpha Phi’s first meetings, preserved in the Alpha Phi archives, it is clear that foremost in the minds of these young women was a serious commitment to their

CLASS OF 1876, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Coeducation was still a novel idea at the time of Alpha Phi’s founding. In the 1870s, less than a third of American colleges and universities were open to women. At Syracuse University, female students were required to sit at the back of the classroom. (Photo Courtesy Syracuse University Archives)

education. And they structured their meetings to assist them in pursuing that “high ideal.”

After roll call and the opening or “devotional” exercises, the early Alpha Phi MARTHA FOOTE CROW A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Martha studied at Oxford, Cambridge and Leipzig after earning her undergraduate degree from Syracuse. She went on to earn two Ph.Ds and held several academic positions, including president’s assistant at Wellesley, professor of history at the University of Chicago and assistant professor of English literature and dean of women at Northwestern University. The author of several books, Martha was listed in Who’s Who in America.

members would conduct a “general business session,” discussing plans and finances.

Then, if deemed necessary, it was time for a session of “mutual correction” (later re-named “mutual encouragement”). Having agreed that one aim of their society was to “correct – kindly, sisterly and in a Christianlike manner – any fault we may see in a sister member or her deportment in any place,” they did not view this as a chance for cruelty. It was an opportunity to help each other “elevate the standards of our own characters.”

Next came the meeting’s main event: the “literary exercises.”

The issue of slavery during the recent Civil War. The recitation of Hamlet’s soliloquy.

Assignments such as these were handed out, and at the following meeting, those slated to perform would recite original essays and poems, give orations and musical recitals, perform historical sketches or read from the masters of literatures, such as Swift and Longfellow.

Every three weeks was a debate. On Oct. 10, 1872, the first debate topic: “Resolved that women have their rights.” It was decided in the affirmative. Later, the topic: “Resolved that women of the U.S. be allowed the ballot,” was also decided in the affirmative.

Time was also set aside for a “sumptuous feast” of cake or other goodies, but the vast

majority of the meetings was devoted to serious undertakings.

After all, this was serious business. And despite the fun that surrounded these early meetings, they also provided a necessary system of support and encouragement as these young women made their way through a rigorous course of study, faced with the challenges of being trailblazers in women’s education.

Alpha Phi provided them with the sure footing they JANE “JENNIE” HIGHAM needed when Jane earned a B.A. in 1876 standing on those and graduated Phi Beta “slippery places.”

Kappa. In 1879, she earned her master’s degree. A And in the end, their classics scholar, Jane’s efforts proved wildly academic career spanned successful. Nine of 44 years. She served as an administrator and teacher the 10 Founders in several academies, most graduated with notably Rome Free undergraduate Academy in Rome, N.Y. degrees, half of them going on to achieve master’s degrees and PhDs. (At the time, the overall undergraduate graduation rate of women at Syracuse was roughly 50 percent.)

These pioneers of Alpha Phi were also pioneers of coeducation. They worked hard to prove to themselves and to the world that they could RENA MICHAELS ATCHISON achieve academic After earning her undergraduate degree in 1874, Rena earned an success. And in doing M.S. in 1879 and a Ph.D. in so, they helped 1880. She held several academic combat prejudice positions, including professorships at Upper Iowa against women, University, Albion College and opening doors for DePauw University. From 1886subsequent 91, she served as dean of the Women’s College at Northgenerations. western University. She was listed in Who’s Who in America.

Editor's Note: Jenny Thompson, Ph.D., is the Alpha Phi Foundation staff archivist. She has more than 10 years of experience, including work at Sigma Alpha Epsilon's archives and museum, the University of Maryland and the Smithsonian Institution. She is currently curator of education at the Evanston Historical Society, and her work has been published in the New York Times.

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Based on the current subscription policy, all members will continue to receive one issue of the Quarterly magazine in the fall. However, only those members in one of the following categories will receive all four issues of the magazine per year: • collegians; • those who have paid International alumnae dues in the current or previous fiscal year; or • those who made a minimum donation of $50 to the Alpha Phi Foundation in the current or previous fiscal year.

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Congratulations 10-, 25-, 50-, 65- and 75-year Sisters!

Alpha Phi celebrates our sisters who celebrate a significant membership anniversary in 2008. We recognize

10 years (initiated in 1998), 25 years (initiated in 1983), 50 years (initiated in 1958), 65 years (initiated 1943) and 75 years (initiated in 1933) members of Alpha Phi for

of membership.

In February, area alumnae were invited to celebrate their significant membership anniversaries during Regional Conferences in the North Central Midwest, South Central and Upper Midwest regions. These women joined representatives from the International Executive Board and Alpha Phi Foundation, regional team members, Executive Office staff and chapter advisers to commemorate this honor at a reception and milestone celebration.

Anniversary Recognition Pins Alpha Phi recognizes the importance of lifetime membership. One special way that Alpha Phi honors the endurance of membership is with anniversary recognition pins. These pins celebrate your affiliation with Alpha Phi on milestone occasions: 10 years, 25 years, 50 years, 65 years and 75 years.

To order, please e-mail alumnae@alphaphi.org or call 847.316.8940. Please add $5 shipping and handling fees to each pin order. 10-, 25-, 50-, 65-and 75-year member certificates are free with each pin order. Certificates may be ordered individually for $10 each, plus $5 shipping and handling.

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The 10-year pin features a bold Roman numeral X in brushed silver with a delicate ivy vine entwined around it. ΑΌ is engraved on the front of the pin.

Cost: $35.

The sterling silver 25-year pin in the shape of the Big Dipper is fashioned with one sapphire at each of the seven joints.

Cost: $45.

The 50-year pin, a silver circle with four red stones, is created so your original badge can be placed inside the circle.

Cost: $45.

The newest addition to our jewelry collection, the golden 65-year pin is an elegant interpretation of one of our most cherished symbols, the lily of the valley. Cost: $35.

The 75-year pin, a brilliant diamondshaped golden pin with clear stones at each of the points, also allows you to place your original badge inside the pin.

Cost: $35.

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Philadelphia ivy connection alumnae enjoy a holiday party.

Alumnae participate in the chapter’s book club.

Alumnae enjoy a holiday event at Blush Beauty Bar, which is owned by Larissa Dunaway McLaughlin (Epsilon Iota-Duquesne).

Mid-Atlantic Region PHILADELPHIA, PA., IVY CONNECTION The Philadelphia ivy connection ended 2007 with a closed-store shopping event at J. Crew and a party to celebrate the holidays. Members enjoyed a "Phis at the Four Seasons" event in January and several events with the traditional alumnae chapter, including a dinner in February and book club meeting in March.

Other March highlights included a Foundation fundraiser, Philadelphia Area Alumnae Panhellenic luncheon and a happy hour. Alumnae are involved with local collegiate chapters; Shannon Dooley-Pruce (Beta Nu deuteron-Duke), Erin Shea (Eta EpsilonVillanova) and Valene Chance (Theta Theta-St. Joseph's) facilitated the Chapter-based Instruction for Lehigh (Epsilon Psi), Villanova (Eta Epsilon) and West Chester (Epsilon Kappa), and Liz Billies (IotaWisconsin) and Kate Cipriano-Kalogris (Epsilon Kappa-West Chester) are advisers to Pennsylvania (Eta Iota) and West Chester.

-Valene Chance

PHILADELPHIA IVY CONNECTION CONTACT: Shannon Pruce

shannondooley@alumnae.alphaphi.org 215.307.0349 www.phillyivyconnection.com

CHICAGO WESTERN VILLAGES CONTACT: Melissa Ferguson Wittenborn (Omicron-Missouri) queenmkbee@email.com 630.325.9488 www.geocities.com/chicagowesternvillages/index.html DUPAGE VALLEY, ILL. Alumnae gathered at Joann Simon Thar’s (Beta Alpha-Illinois) home for a Welcome Back dinner.

Sisters celebrated Founders’ Day with a visit to Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center, the recipient of many donations from the chapter. November brought the annual gift exchange, and Sara Stassel Lee (Delta Mu-Purdue) hosted an annual potluck dinner at her home in December.

-Debbie Drake Rutter (Omicron-Missouri)

DUPAGE VALLEY CONTACT: Molly Statz Sabatino (Omicron-Missouri) info@dupagealphaphi.org 630.208.4801 www.dupagealphaphi.org

Chicago Western Villages, Ill., alumna Wendy Kaye, left, is presented a 10-year pin by Chapter President Melissa Wittenborn.

every one joined the chapter that night and paid their dues. They look forward to a fun and productive year and continued growth of the new chapter.

-Jodee Norbutas (Beta Epsilon-Arizona)

GREATER PEORIA CONTACT: GREATER PEORIA AREA, ILL. The new chapter held its first Meet and Greet social to welcome area alumnae. More than 20 attended, and

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North Central Midwest Region CHICAGO WESTERN VILLAGES, ILL. Sisters enjoyed a casual restaurant get-together, potluck dinner and a Founders’ Day game night. In November, members met at the Antares Institute of Integrative Health in Willowbrook for pampering and health tips. In addition to a white elephant gift exchange for the holidays, good food and a 50-50 raffle, December's meeting included awarding a 10year pin to Wendy Wisniewski Kaye (Epsilon DeltaNorthern Illinois). In January, members gathered for a wine and cheese party.

-Denise Blankenship Joyce (Omicron-Missouri)

10-YEAR SISTER RECOGNIZED

Jodee Norbutas

jnorbutas@hotmail.com 309.868.9580 LAKE COUNTY, ILL. The lunch bunch enjoyed a meal together and visited a local hospital holiday boutique. Members met for their annual holiday tea in Long Grove. Alumnae continue to support the Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) collegiate chapter. They mourn the loss of one of their oldest members, Virginia Swanton (Gamma EpsilonLake Forest).

-Nancy Weaver Roach (Delta Epsilon-Iowa)

LAKE COUNTY CONTACT: Nancy Roach

roach@oldoak.net 847.247.1942

Central New York State sisters celebrate the 90th birthday of Bette Maltby.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The new chapter enjoys happy hours the fourth Friday of every month. Alumnae supported the South Dakota (Psi) collegiate chapter on their first Red Dress Gala.

-Chelsea Tripp Asmus (Psi-South Dakota)

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WICHITA, KAN.

ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, MO.

Sisters participate in the chapter’s Bunko group.

Alumnae and Gamma Xi collegians have fun decorating the Gamma Xi chapter house for the holidays.

Alumnae and their children celebrate the holidays.

SIOUX FALLS CONTACT:

happy hours.

Chelsea Asmus

-Melissa Friedman (Eta Theta-San Francisco State)

cdtripp@msn.com 605.321.7329

NYC METRO CONTACT:

MILWAUKEE, WIS. Alumnae continue their relationship with Marquette (Eta Mu) collegians, including helping find furnishings for their new chapter house. A belated Founders' Day celebration and house warming was enjoyed with brunch in January.

Melissa Friedman

melissaf@alumnae.alphaphi.org www.nycalphaphi.org

ALUMNAE CELEBRATE HOMECOMING

-Linda Robnett Short (Delta Psi-Wisconsin/Oshkosh)

MILWAUKEE CONTACT: Linda Short

cabinstil@sbcglobal.net 262.375.2494

Northeast Region CENTRAL NEW YORK STATE Sisters gathered at a local country club for a luncheon and Founders’ Day celebration. Frances Riemann Caponecchi (Omega-Texas) was recognized for a member anniversary milestone, and sisters celebrated the 90th birthday of Bette Walker Maltby (AlphaSyracuse). In December, alumnae joined Cornell (Delta) and SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau) collegians for the first joint holiday community service project to benefit the YWCA Women's Residence facility in Central New York.

-Melanie Takata Heaphy (Epsilon Rho-UC/Davis)

CENTRAL NEW YORK CONTACT: Melanie Heaphy

Jheaphy001@twcny.rr.com 315.469.5973 NYC METRO, N.Y. Alumnae enjoyed a Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. February boasted the chapter’s Foundation fundraiser that included online donations and prizes for the biggest fundraisers. A book club is spearheaded by Diana Mulderig (Eta Iota-Pennsylvania). Other events include a night at a Broadway musical, a special speaker and monthly

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South Central Region DENVER, COLO. Carolyn Metzger Carder (Beta Gamma-Colorado)

hosted a Sensational Salads and Decadent Desserts event. Curry Tierney Houck (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado) organized a Founders’ Day celebration with Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma), Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta) and Colorado (Beta Gamma) collegians that included an afternoon tea. In November, Caitlin O'Connor (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado) coordinated study bag sales for local collegiate chapters, opening sales to other college students this year as well. Members also enjoyed a progressive dinner and a Phi Family trip to a corn maze and supported Beta Gamma collegians during a career fair.

-Kate O'Hara Battagline (Gamma Nu-Miami University)

DENVER CONTACT: Kate Battagline

president@denverphis.org 303.716.8583 www.denverphis.org Shippensburg (Theta Xi) alumnae, from founding sisters to recent graduates, gather for Homecoming 2007.

RHODE ISLAND Rhody Phis kicked off the new year with an open house cocktail party at Raina Huebner’s (Iota DeltaRhode Island) home. A casual dinner in the city was enjoyed in February. In support of Rhode Island (Iota Delta) collegiate chapter’s Red Dress Gala, alumnae donated to the silent auction. Upcoming events include a spring chapter meeting, Daffodil Days and summer polo match and tailgate.

GREATER KANSAS CITY, KAN. Founders’ Day was spent sharing stories and lunch at a local restaurant; several sisters were recognized for their member anniversaries during the event. Amanda Rehkopf Thompson (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce) organized November’s annual wine tasting and silent auction to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. The annual holiday party with ornament and cookie exchange was held in December at Peggy Peterson’s (Gamma Omicron-Drake) home. A January party at Gretchen McClure (Theta Gamma-Truman State) home celebrated birthdays for the year.

-Kim Norton-O'Brien (Zeta Rho-Bentley)

-Sara Taylor VanDeCreek (Gamma Xi-Wichita State)

RHODE ISLAND CONTACT: Gina Paolo Barrett (Theta Mu-Hofstra) president@rhodyphis.com 401.787.7781 www.rhodyphis.com

GREATER KANSAS CITY CONTACT: Terri Powell Seyl (Omicron-Missouri) terri4mu@embarqmail.com 913.592.3583 www.kc-aphis.com

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DALLAS AND SUBURBAN, TEXAS

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day.

Sisters enjoy a fondue holiday party.

Mother-daughter tea planning committee members celebrate a successful event.

WICHITA, KAN. The annual Founders’ Day celebration had more than 70 people in attendance. Scharla Brown-Herrington Crisler (Gamma Xi-Wichita State), one of the first members of the Gamma Xi chapter 50 years ago, gave a brief speech on what it was like to be in a sorority in 1957-58 and how exciting it was to be a member of the first national sorority on the campus. The chapter presented alumna Gretchen Brant Hoobler (Gamma XiWichita State) with an Alumnae of the Year award. In November, alumnae helped Gamma Xi collegians decorate the chapter house for the holidays. In December, alumnae brought their children,grandchildren, nieces and nephews to the annual Gingerbread House decorating party at the Gamma Xi chapter.

Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) hosted a brunch and holiday ornament exchange.

-Shirley Clegg Dieker (Gamma Xi-Wichita State)

WICHITA CONTACT: Marcia Weddle

mcweddle@cox.net 316.722.8001 www.wichita.edu/alphaphi ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, MO. The chapter hosted its annual cookie exchange at Bonnie Oubre Noonan's (Epsilon Omega deuteronTexas A&M) home to celebrate the holidays. Members met at St. Louis Children's Hospital to donate children’s books and visit with patients.

-Carolyn Clark Brown (Theta Lambda-Central Missouri)

ST. LOUIS GATEWAY CONTACT: Jamie Feighery Straka (Eta Lambda-George Mason) jstraka@marykay.com 314.965.6087 www.gatewayalphaphi.com KEARNEY, NEB. Janelle Pacha Stadler and Amy Nelson Worley (both Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney) hosted a Bunko 101 night.

They enjoyed a Founders’ Day ceremony and holiday party at Geo Spencer’s Vineyard.

-Jessica Goebel (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney)

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KEARNEY CONTACT: Jessica Goebel

goebelj@frontiernet.net 308.293.0573 OMAHA, NEB. Alumnae enjoyed a wine tasting in January, a fondue party in February and a Get to Know Your Fellow Phis event in March. Hostesses were Heidi Fleck McMillan (Nu-Nebraska), Gema Tenorio Simmons (OmicronMissouri) and Suzan Karrer Rohrig (Nu-Nebraska).

Members are proud of fundraising projects such as a holiday auction and Butter Braids™ sale to raise money for local charities.

-Julie O’Meara Jernstrom (Nu-Nebraska)

OMAHA CONTACT: Jenn Flemming Dannehl (Delta Xi-

Nebraska/Kearney) jdannehl@paypal.com 402.880.4797

80 collegiate members, their mothers and area alumnae in attendance. The chapter was pleased to have International Executive Board Director Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), her daughter Andrea Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) and former Foundation Board Director Sheila George Bright (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) in attendance.

-Jennifer MacDonald Cole (Gamma Eta-North Texas)

DALLAS AND SUBURBAN CONTACT: Heather Bastin Guild (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) heather@heatherguild.com 214.599.0392 www.alphaphidallas.org FORT WORTH, TEXAS The chapter celebrated Founders’ Day with a luncheon and Rose Ceremony. Fifty-year member pins were presented to Nancy Hallam Burk (Nu-Nebraska) and Kay Smith (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech). In November, alumnae and their families met in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards for a Meet and Greet hosted by Tammy Farris Gordon (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian). The annual mother-daughter tea, style show and silent auction featured North Texas (Gamma Eta) collegians modeling fashions from a local boutique.

GREATER TULSA, OKLA. Donations for the annual Toys for Tots project in December filled the collection box. Cheri HintonQuillen (Delta Rho-Ball State) hosted a white elephant event in January. Alumnae attended the Tulsa -Nadine Troll Parsons (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) Panhellenic Woman of the Year luncheon that honored Cecile Davis Richards (Phi-Oklahoma).

SISTERS CELEBRATE FOUNDERS’ DAY Alumnae volunteered at and participated in the annual American Heart Association® Heart Walk®.

-Cheri Quillen

GREATER TULSA CONTACT: SarahJane Hopkins Mouttet (Zeta Nu-Texas

Christian) mouttet@sbcglobal.net 918.494.5968 www.alphaphitulsa.com DALLAS AND SUBURBAN, TEXAS The annual Fun with Fondue holiday party was hosted by Janice Reaves (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate). Nancy Leverenz McCord (Gamma IotaTexas Tech) hosted the fifth consecutive Mother/Daughter Dessert in January with more than

Golden Gate, Calif., alumnae gather for a Founders’ Day celebration.

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Alumnae participate in an American Heart Association® Heart Walk®.

A holiday auction and dinner raise money for local charities.

Sisters enjoy a red tea party in honor of women’s heart disease awareness.

FORT WORTH CONTACT: Tammy Gordon

ALUMNAE GIVE BACK DURING HOLIDAYS During the December holiday event, Southwest Dallas, Texas, alumnae enjoy an annual ornament exchange, collect toys for a local television station’s toy drive and collect 113 pounds of food for the North Texas Food Bank.

farrisandgordon@msn.com 817.735.1784 www.angelfire.com/tx4/aphi HOUSTON, TEXAS Sisters donned Alpha Phi T-shirts designed by Carey Kirkpatrick (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) to participate in the American Heart Association® Heart Walk® in November; they raised more than $2,000.

Mimi Gordon Hagedorn (Nu-Nebraska) hosted the annual holiday party. Alumnae enjoyed a progressive dinner organized by Linda Shraub Ray (Omega-Texas) in January and a wine tasting in March. They look forward to a garden luncheon in May. -Amy Ciaccio (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech)

HOUSTON CONTACT: Sally Anne Schmidt Gutting (Zeta Omicron

deuteron-Johns Hopkins) sallya@rice.edu 713.723.2272 www.houston-alphaphi.org NORTHWEST HOUSTON, TEXAS Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with a ceremony and dinner at a local restaurant. Other activities included a holiday gift craft demonstration, holiday shopping for a local needy family and the Panhellenic scholarship luncheon.

-Kimberly Roy Blocker (Delta Eta-Adrian)

NORTHWEST HOUSTON CONTACT: Jennifer Hoemig Merkel (Zeta Mu-Colorado State) jennifer.merkel@sug.com 281.537.7988

Southeast Region GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. Founders' Day was celebrated at a local Build-A-Bear Workshop, where sisters made 17 bears that were donated to cardiac patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. A holiday meeting, gift exchange and party was hosted by Susie Ferrara Turmes (Beta TauIndiana). In January, alumnae and Barry (Theta SPRING 2008

Omega) collegians enjoyed a red tea party at Jo-Anne Freeman Penttinen’s (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest)

JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST CONTACT:

home to celebrate women's heart disease awareness.

Other events included a Panhellenic Scholarship Luncheon in February, the American Heart Association® Heart Walk® in March and a fashion show at Carolyn Venable Kahler’s (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce) home in April.

epictt@aol.com 904.771.0224 www.geocities.com/jax_alphaphi

-Michelle Rand Morse (Alpha-Syracuse)

GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CONTACT: Susie Turmes

susieturmes@yahoo.com 954.723.0682 JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST, FLA. In November, the chapter hosted the Jacksonville Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s monthly meeting; Kathy Rountree Lechner (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) serves as treasurer. Sisters celebrated the holidays at Dawn Inglis Montgomery’s (Zeta IotaVirginia) home. They also donated to the American Heart Association® in December.

-Dawn Montgomery

Kathy Lechner

SARASOTA/MANATEE, FLA. Alumnae met at Bobi French Sanderson's (BetaNorthwestern) home for the annual Founders’ Day luncheon. Members celebrated the holiday season with brunch at a local restaurant. Other activities included a British tea, the annual Panhellenic luncheon and a tour of the historic Spanish Point.

-Marcy Gilliland O'Connor (Beta Beta-Michigan State)

SARASOTA/MANATEE CONTACT: Marcy O'Connor

saramarcy@verizon.net 941.377.5040 TAMPA BAY, FLA. A Founders’ Day luncheon also recognized four 50-year members. Linda Bunn Delapenha (Beta Delta-UCLA), a docent at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, took alumnae on a guided tour. Sisters enjoyed a make-up party at Neiman-Marcus and a holiday brunch and ornament (continued on next page) PA G E T W E N T Y- S E V E N

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Sisters celebrate the holidays with a luncheon.

Alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day.

The Inland Empire, Calif., chapter’s summer luau supports the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Caroline Leyden (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) took ETA LAMBDA ALUMNAE MEET

home the prize for best wine. Join the chapter’s online group at http://groups.yahoo.com/ivy_connection.

-Jeana Willis (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport)

HAMPTON ROADS CONTACT: Heather Phaup Rowe (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) heatherrowe@alumnae.alphaphi.org 757.876.2042

Southwest Region LONG BEACH, CALIF. Alumnae participated in several events with CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) collegians, including recruitment, a beach party to welcome new collegiate members and the annual alumnae chapter-hosted Career Night.

-Norma Gill Kolb (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach)

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George Mason (Eta Lambda) sisters enjoy a fall dinner.

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exchange at Sandy Willis Donelan’s (Delta ZetaMaryland) home. Pecans and poinsettias were sold to benefit All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.

-Helen Ann Ellis Frobose (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State)

TAMPA BAY CONTACT: Caryl Frauenhoff Rohol (Gamma-DePaul)

crohol@hotmail.com 727.577.1214 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte alumnae are restarting their Bordeaux Buddies movie nights. Janeen Golomb Moore (Epsilon Beta-Butler) hosted a fall camp out. The annual holiday party was held at the home of Mary Ryan Evans (Gamma Nu-Miami University). The ivy connection enjoyed a Sushi & Sake Soiree at a Japanese restaurant.

-Stephanie Miller (Theta Xi-Shippensburg)

CHARLOTTE CONTACT: Allison Shelton (Beta Tau-Indiana) charlottealphaphi@yahoo.com 704.660.0760 http://charlottealphaphi.tripod.com/ HAMPTON ROADS, VA., IVY CONNECTION In December, the ivy connection held a holiday party at Erin Miranda Mobley’s (Beta Epsilon-Arizona) home.

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NORTHERN VIRGINIA Alumnae enjoyed a buffet, Founders’ Day celebration, an evening of fashion at Judy Gallagher Ryan's (Alpha-Syracuse) boutique, and a holiday ornament exchange. During the Founders’ Day event, Mary Beth Reckmeyer (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) presented a 10-year member pin to her mother, Elizabeth Armstrong Reckmeyer (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate). The pair are the great- and great-great granddaughters of Founder Louise Shepard Hancock (Alpha-Syracuse). Other events included dinner out, purse making, a Red Dress Ball, scrapbooking and a spring buffet.

-Carol Anne Davis Snider (Theta Lambda-Central Missouri)

Norma Kolb

nkolb@earthlink.net 562.596.9866 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Alumnae enjoyed a Founders’ Day luncheon and program at Virginia Bristol Betterton’s (Omega-Texas) home. Members contributed $750 in December to make the holidays merrier for two local needy families.

The annual holiday party, including dinner and a white elephant/ornament exchange, was hosted by Bonnie Kruger Kelly (Beta-Northwestern).

-Phyllis Swartz Wilson (Delta Upsilon-Baldwin-Wallace)

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NORTHERN VIRGINIA CONTACT: Elizabeth Barber LeDoux (Sigma-Washington) eledoux@alumnae.alphaphi.org 703.971.7434 www.alphaphi-va.org RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIA The chapter participated in a Night Under the Stars fundraiser, a special night of shopping open only to ticket holders. In December, they dined at Richmond’s famous Jefferson Hotel. Alumnae also painted pottery in January.

-Krissie Gatti (Eta Pi-Richmond)

RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTACT: Krissie Gatti

alumni@richmondalphaphi.com 804.706.1329 www.richmondalphaphi.com

Northern Virginia alumna Mary Beth Reckmeyer, left, pins a 10year member pin on her mother, Elizabeth Reckmeyer. The two women are great-granddaughter and great-great-granddaughter of Founder Louise Shephard Hancock. Terri Ostlund Brooks (Gamma Tau-Willamette), right, officiated.

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Alumnae enjoy a holiday shopping event.

Sisters celebrate Founders’ Day.

SISTER, LEGACIES SUPPORT CARDIAC CARE

November, alumnae entertained new members with a heart healthy meal. December featured a trip to Loudonville, Ohio, for a holiday dinner at Landoll's Mohican Castle.

-Debby Bryden Gray (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland)

ASHLAND CONTACT: Taryn Gallik Stover (Epsilon AlphaAshland) tgallik@richnet.net 419.756.4133

Columbus, Ohio, Alumnae Chapter President Judy Lossing Callander (Gamma Nu-Miami University) and her four granddaughters sell lollipops for cardiac care on the front lawn of the Ohio State (Rho) chapter house during the collegians' Buy a Brat sale.

ALBUQUERQUE CONTACT: Jo Fox Pendery (Rho-Ohio State) Mpendery01@msn.com 505.256.1837

Upper Midwest Region QUEBEC, CANADA Alumnae enjoyed a holiday shopping event.

Upcoming events include a night at the theatre and an annual meeting in May.

CLEVELAND EAST SIDE, OHIO The annual auction to benefit the delegate fund was held at Lori Tecco Pitzer’s (Zeta Pi-Case Western Reserve) home in November. Rea Dawson Wedekamm (Beta Iota-West Virginia) hosted the traditional holiday ornament exchange in December. Bette Zander Pollino’s (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin/Stout) husband, Todd, a designer for American Greetings®, provided insight into the production of greeting cards from inception to sale.

-Nora Davis Kieser (Beta Omega-Kent State)

CLEVELAND EAST SIDE CONTACT: Jamie Krovontka (Epsilon Iota-Duquesne) eddie117@hotmail.com 440.823.4499 YOUNGSTOWN AREA, OHIO Chapter events included a dinner and holiday gift making. Patti Ward Shears (Beta OmicronBowling Green State) serves as a Chapterbased Instruction facilitator for the Akron (Eta Gamma) collegiate chapter.

-Patti Shears

-Claire Mysak (Eta Chi-Bishop’s)

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QUEBEC CONTACT: Cindy Auger (Eta Chi-Bishop’s) cindyauger@alumnae.alphaphi.org 418.887.6346

Patti Shears

ASHLAND, OHIO Alumnae joined collegians to celebrate Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) collegiate chapter’s 40th anniversary with a dinner gathering. In SPRING 2008

pshears@aol.com 330.726.1943

new alumnae chapters

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Alumnae participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®.

Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters and ivy connections are forming in the following areas: Alumnae Chapters (alumnae of all ages) California Napa Canada Ottawa-Gatineau Colorado Fort Collins Georgia Savannah Iowa Cedar Rapids Michigan Detroit North Missouri Columbia, Jefferson City New York Nassau County, Suffolk County Oklahoma Edmond Pennsylvania Lehigh Tennessee Knoxville Texas El Paso Ivy Connections (alumnae 10 years out of college and younger) Michigan Saginaw

Alpha Phi International seeks alumnae who are interested in forming alumnae chapters and ivy connection in the following areas: Frederick, Md. Central New Jersey Please contact Alissa Meyer Milito (Zeta Xi-Elmhurst) at amilito@alphaphi.org if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area.

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Taya Asimos (Tau-Oregon) was a contestant on the television game show “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!,” hosted by comedian Wayne Brady, in September.

Taya Asimos Contestants compete to win one million dollars by correctly recalling song lyrics from a variety of genres. One of her lifelines on the program was her Little Sis, Kaci Maldonado (Tau-Oregon). Taya showcased her song lyric prowess and walked away with $50,000.

Alumna Honored for Helping Veterans

WDAY (Fargo, N.D.) radio personality Tracy Briggs (Pi-North Dakota) is a recipient of FM Sertoma Club’s Service

author from the age of 12, has written more than 50 nationally renowned books for young adults. Her books have earned several awards and honors and have been Ginny Fox, right, is recognized translated into

by Wisconsin First Lady Braille.

Jessica Doyle Alumna Receives 50 @ 50+ Award

Gayla Kraetsch Hartsough (BetaNorthwestern), Ph.D., was honored in November by Big Thinking Women Unlimited (Woodland Hills, Calif.) with its inaugural 50 @ 50+ Award. The Gayla Hartsough award recognizes exceptional Los Angeles women who are over the age of 50. Gayla is president of KH Consulting Group in Los Angeles.

and the other honorees will be recognized during a gala benefit dinner in May in New York.

Alumna Vies for Miss USA Title

Kimberly Joiner (Gamma Pi-Arizona State), who was named Miss Arizona 2008 in Phoenix, Ariz., in October 2007, represents Arizona in the Miss USA pageant April 11 (results were not available at print time).

Kimberly was Kimberly Joiner 2006-07 Fiesta Bowl Princess and Miss Hispanic Arizona 2003. She works as a special education teacher in Gilbert, Ariz.

Humanitarian Is Recognized by Alma Mater

Lori Wood Knapp (Theta-Michigan) is a recipient of the LSA (College of Literature, Science and Arts) Humanitarian Service award from the University of Michigan.

Sister Named Leader for the 21st Century

Tracy Briggs

to Mankind Award and was named The Forum newspaper’s Area Person of the Year. Tracy was honored for her work creating and organizing three WDAY WWII Honor Flights that raised $475,000 and sent nearly 600 World War II veterans to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. Author Receives Governor’s Award

Mary Virginia “Ginny” Fox (Beta-Northwestern) is the recipient of Wisconsin’s first Governor’s Commendation for Lifetime Literary Achievement. Ginny, a published

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Women’s eNews (New York, N.Y.) has named Cristi Hegranes (Zeta BetaLoyola Marymount) as one of its 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, recognizing her with its Ida B. Cristi Hegranes Wells Award.

Cristi is founder of the The Press Institute for Women in the Developing World, a non-profit organization that trains women in developing countries to be strong, ethical, investigative local reporters. Cristi

Lori Knapp, right

Lori is founder and president of Warm Hearts Foundation, a non-profit international humanitarian service organization that seeks to teach the impoverished self-sufficiency by providing clean water sources, safe shelter, nourishment and educational opportunities. Since its inception, Warm Hearts has opened an orphanage, safe

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house, built schools and brought safe water to more than 250,000 people in Eastern Africa.

Alumna Featured in Working Mother

Melisa Tropeano LaTour (Eta Eta-Seton Hall) was featured on the cover of the May 2007 issue of Working Mother magazine.

The article, entitled “How She Does It – Melisa LaTour” details how Melisa, a mother of twins, overcame a series of tragedies and left her job as a publicist at a New York City firm to Melisa LaTour found MLT Communications (Hoboken, N.J.), a home-based boutique marketing and communications company. Melisa also works part-time as a makeup artist and is involved with local organizations.

Sister’s Design Featured During CMA Awards

Stephanie Friswell Morris (Gamma EtaNorth Texas) designed a guitar that was featured during the airing of the 41st annual CMA (Country Music) Awards in November.

Stephanie works in U.S. consumer marketing for Mary Kay® corporate Stephanie Morris headquarters. She was originally asked to design the guitar for a promotional give-away during Mary Kay's annual seminar in Dallas. As the official beauty sponsor of the CMA Awards, the guitar was also featured in Mary Kay national television commercials during the program.

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Sister, Cat Featured on Animal Planet

Laura Drabowsky Nevell (Epsilon DeltaNorthern Illinois) and her cat, Chumley, are featured on Animal Planet’s pilot episode of “Housecat Housecall.”

Veterinarian and host Dr. Katrina Warren paid Chumley a visit to Laura Nevell and Chumley see if she could help him be less aggressive with his human companions. The program is scheduled to air in May. Check your local listings for date to see if Chumley learns to hunt for food and not friends.

Life Coach Named Woman of the Year

The National Association of Professional and Executive Women (Wantagh, N.Y.) has named Linda Marinaccio Pucci (NuNebraska), Ph.D., Linda Pucci as its Woman of the Year from the professional life coaching industry. Only one woman from each industry is awarded this distinction, and each honoree is selected from thousands of women in their field. Dr. Pucci has 29 years of experience as a psychologist and life coach and has co-authored three books.

Alumna Honored by Alma Mater

Julee Rosso (Beta Beta-Michigan State) was honored by the Michigan State University College of Arts and Sciences with a Distinguished Alumni Award.

Julee is a business entrepreneur and best-selling cookbook author.

She and husband Bill Miller own Julee Rosso

the Wickwood Country Inn (Saugatuck, Mich.), which is regularly noted as one of America’s outstanding small inns. She is co-founder of the Silver Palate gourmet food retail, catering and manufacturing business (New York) and has authored five cookbooks, including The Silver Palate Cookbook, which is in the Cookbook Hall of Fame and was recently re-issued in a 25th anniversary edition.

Sister Crowned Mrs. Oktoberfest

Sue Schroeder Schultz (Delta SigmaWisconsin/Stout) was crowned Mrs. Oktoberfest at the Oktoberfest celebration in LaCrosse, Wis., an event that boasts an attendance of more than 100,000 people each year.

Sue was selected because of her Sue Schultz extensive community and volunteer involvement.

She is a founding member of the La Crosse Hunger Task Force and the Kane Street Community Garden, serves as clerk for the town of Onalaska and organizes the annual Brice Prairie Canoe and Bike Race.

Professor Leads Exclusive Math Organization

Jane Tanner (Delta-Cornell) was elected Northeast vice president of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC).

AMATYC is the only organization exclusively devoted to providing a national forum for the improvement of mathematics instruction in the first two years of Jane Tanner college. Jane is professor of mathematics at Onondaga Community College (Syracuse, N.Y.) and has served as production editor of the AMATYC journal, The AMATYC Review, and in presidential positions in the New York State Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges.

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By Eleanor Borbas Williams, Alpha Sigma Alpha

ALPHA PHIS ATTEND NPC BIENNIAL SESSION Alumnae who represented Alpha Phi during the National Panhellenic Conference biennial meeting are (back row, from left) Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma IotaTexas Tech), first alternate delegate; Tara Riemer Jones (Zeta Omicron-Johns Hopkins), second alternate delegate; Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT), International president; (front, from left) Susan Zabriskie (Theta-Michigan), Fraternity executive director; Sally McCall Grant (Gamma-DePauw), delegate; and Ruth Gallagher Nelson (Delta Epsilon-Iowa), third alternate delegate.

"Partnerships ... The Direction of the Future" was the theme of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) 2007 biennial session Oct. 26-27 at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Ill. Delegates and representatives of the 26 member groups convened as partners to help NPC "grow, give, lead and succeed."

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Respect for diversity of religious and cultural holidays and celebrations during recruitment NPC extension violation procedure Role of a local sorority/interest group in invitation to colonize Annual dues increase for member groups

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Matching of quota additions Explanation of snap bidding Proper authority defined Contact defined Requirements of an NPC member group colony Status of a newly installed chapter Establishment of an investment committee Establishing a protocol for assessing and reporting the effectivness of the revenue increase

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Focus: Partnerships NPC Chairman Elizabeth Quick, Gamma Phi Beta, in her state of the Conference address noted that "Partnerships, internal and external, are part of the strategic plan and have been a primary focus of the 2005-07 biennium."

NPC partnered with North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc. (NPHC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) and Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA) to develop the tools and action plans necessary to implement the directives from the Franklin Square group.

NPC and its member groups also participated in the NIC-sponsored 2006 and 2007 congressional visits.

Other external partnerships include the Center for the Study of the College Fraternity, Fraternity Executives Association, Inter-Association Task Force and National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. NPC also partners with BACCHUS/GAMMA by distributing information to Alumnae and College Panhellenics about Alcohol Awareness Week.

Further, the Conference partnered with CampusSpeak in 2006 and 2007 to promote National Hazing Awareness Week, and the 2006 agreement with World Wide Marketing to promote the Merck & Co. "Tell Someone" campaign

helps provide valuable health education materials to NPC members, their families and friends.

Internal partnerships included communication and programming for both Alumnae and College Panhellenic members. NPC continues to support the "Something of Value," "Something to Talk About" and "Focus on Self-Esteem" programs designed to help collegiate members.

To further its communication efforts, NPC hired APCO Worldwide for public relations and marketing and Global Magic to revamp the NPC Web site.

Focus: Change Agents An interfraternal panel discussion of the Coalition Task Force discussed the question "How will university administration and coalition partners help sorority and fraternity collegiate members become change agents for a values-based community?" The panel featured Mark Katz, NIC president; Dick McKaig, cochairman, NASPA Fraternity & Sorority Affairs Knowledge Community; Kyle Pendleton, president, Association of Fraternity Advisors; and Elizabeth Quick, NPC chairman.

After the panel presentation, a lively discussion centered on the next steps to take in the fraternity/sorority assessment project. The purpose of these on-site visits is to assess the overall health of the fraternity/sorority community. The biggest

concern is how the information will be used by the campus; however, there was a consensus that interaction with the other interfraternal coordinating organizations will be an educational and positive experience.

Focus: Remembering and Honoring Cinda O'Connor, Alpha Gamma Delta, led a moving memorial service during the final general session. This was followed by several presentations honoring women with donations to the NPC, NPC Foundation and Panhellenic Spirit Fund.

Kappa Delta presented its "Order of the Diamond" award to Elizabeth Quick.

The session concluded with an awards banquet and installation of the 2007-09 executive committee (see sidebar).

The next meeting of the NPC is its interim session, scheduled for Oct. 16-19, 2008, in Stone Mountain, Ga. For more information, visit www.npcwomen.org.

2007-09 NPC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman: Julie Burkhard, Alpha Chi Omega Secretary: Eve Riley, Delta Delta Delta Treasurer: Jane Sutton, Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Panhellenics Committee Chairman: Gina Kerley, Phi Sigma Sigma College Panhellenics Committee Chairman: Kris Bridges, Phi Mu

Sister Is Honored by AFA Casey Stevens (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) is the recipient of the 2007

Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA) Outstanding Volunteer Award. The award, which was presented during the organization’s annual meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio, in December, recognizes members who have exceeded expectations in their service to the Association. Casey is assistant director of civic engagement at the University of Tampa (Tampa, Fla.). She served AFA as the 2007 chair of the 1st 90 Days committee. The AFA is a multifaceted professional organization providing resources, recognition and support for more than 1,600 fraternity and sorority professionals and volunteers from across North America. Visit www.fraternityadvisors.org for more information.

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Siobhán Hartigan, left, and Lindsay Larner, right, meet while studying abroad. They are pictured at the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia.

Siobhán Hartigan (Iota Iota-George Washington) spent the fall 2007 semester studying abroad at the University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia. While participating in an orientation program for international exchange students, she met Lindsay Larner (Eta Iota-Pennsylvania). “Our sisterhood truly reaches the far corners of the world,” says Siobhán. “I am so glad to have this wonderful network of amazing women wherever I may travel.”

DELTA ALPHA ALUMNAE REUNITE

East Carolina (Delta Alpha) sisters enjoy a long weekend in Atlantic Beach, N.C., in October. The sisters have known each other for almost 25 years.

DELTA BETAS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) alumnae held a fall reunion at The Lodge in Commerce. Special recognition was given to Dr. Dorothy Ingram, one of the founding members of the chapter.

Following a brunch, a raffle and auction raised more than $1,000 for the chapter house renovation fund. The next reunion is in three years to celebrate the chapter’s 50th anniversary.

COMMUNITY SERVICE BRINGS SISTERS TOGETHER Sara Rush (Iota-Wisconsin), Donna Casey Simon (Gamma Omicron-Drake) and Jessica Curry (Beta-Northwestern) were part of a group of 12 Hinsdale Central High School (Hinsdale, Ill.) students, alumni, teachers and community members who visited the LEAP Science and Math school in South Africa during the summer. Sara, Donna and Jessica discovered their common bond of Alpha Phi a couple days into the trip. LEAP, located in Langa and Guguletu, educates disadvantaged teens and encourages them to be proactive in helping their villages; it is the From left, Sara Rush, Donna Simon and Jessica Curry discover only privately funded their shared affiliation during a math, science and trip to South Africa. technology school in South Africa. The Hinsdale group raised $7,000 and donated $2,000 to LEAP school. Jessica and Sara are Hinsdale Central graduates; Donna has a daughter attending the high school and a son who is a graduate of the school.

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Delta Beta alumnae enjoy a fall reunion.

THETA GAMMAS REUNITE Sisters from the Truman State (Theta Gamma) chapter reunited in St. Louis, Mo. Women came in from as far as California and North Carolina. They enjoyed a three-day weekend that included a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game and a day of picnicking at Stone Hill Winery.

Theta Gamma sisters reunite in St. Louis.

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Silent Chapter Alumnae Initiates (Alpha Lambda) Betty Barnard Brazitis (’48), Jan. 17, 2007.

Arlene Brott Spitsnogle (’63), Oct. 23, 2007.

Phyllis Swanson Noren (’53), Oct. 18, 2007.

Helen Marsh Easterbrook (’67), Dec. 19, 2007.

Marilyn Kirby Wilkins (’64), Dec. 22, 2007.

Alabama (Beta Mu) Sarah Stalcup Guin (’45), Dec. 6, 2007.

Pollye McGuire Pharoah (’44), April 23, 2007.

Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron) Mary Leist Buecker (’46), Dec. 8, 2007.

British Columbia (Beta Theta) Patricia McMahon Breen (’39), Dec. 26, 2007.

Colorado (Beta Gamma) Jacqueline Zeuch Palmer (’40), April 17, 2007.

Lois Starbuck Barnes (’45), Jan. 2, 2008.

Mary Jacobson South (’45), Oct. 19, 2007.

Susan Smith Maiden (’64), March 20, 2007.

Cornell (Delta) Marian Ganzenmuller Goulard (’32), April 8, 2007.

Janice West Rasmussen (’57), March 30, 2007.

DePauw (Gamma) Helen McCreary Miller (’33), Dec. 7, 2007.

Betty Baker Springer (’42), Oct. 16, 2007.

Drury (Gamma Gamma) Jacqueline Bray Gentsch (’54), Feb. 20, 2007.

Florida State (Gamma Phi) Mabel Watson Shaw (’60), Jan. 9, 2008.

Idaho (Beta Zeta) Mary Shewnack Knox (’42), July 12, 2007.

Illinois (Beta Alpha) Patricia Smith Skarr (’46), Dec. 15, 2007.

Ruth Palmer Crumlish (’49), Nov. 18, 2007.

Indiana (Beta Tau) Janet Ziegler Radtke (’71), Nov. 17, 2007.

Nancy Groverman Meyer (’61), March 17, 2007.

Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon) Virginia L. Swanton (’52), Nov. 5, 2007.

Minnesota (Epsilon) Barbara Tucker (’41), Nov. 7, 2007.

Missouri (Omicron) Charlotte Cook Scharton (’47), Oct. 11, 2007.

Kathryn Finch Tolliver (’30), Sept. 14, 2007.

Betty Gibbs Case (’39), Oct. 24, 2007.

Betty Holbrook Payne (’39), Oct. 10, 2007.

Barbara Byrd Landreth (’51), Nov. 29, 2007.

Montana (Chi) Norma Oakland (’36), Oct. 28, 2007.

Gail Ward (’57), Dec. 12, 2007.

Phyllis Ruffcorn Larzelere (’44), Sept. 14, 2007.

Nebraska (Nu) Virginia Pedersen Elliott (’38), Dec. 20, 2007.

Janet Steckelberg Adams (’38), Dec. 9, 2007.

North Dakota (Pi) Betty Holt Sakariassen (’49), Dec. 22, 2007.

Joyce Hansen Hofto (’44), Nov. 17, 2007.

Jane Schleeter Malakowsky (’63), March 1, 2007.

Northwestern (Beta) Alta McDonald Headley (’40), Aug. 1, 2007.

Elizabeth Moulding Lewis (’43), Oct. 15, 2007.

Elizabeth Attwood Collins (’57), Dec. 26, 2007.

Elizabeth Moore Owen (’38), Nov. 9, 2007.

Ohio State (Rho) Betty McDill Dailey (’41), Oct. 11, 2007.

Margaret Boggs Wantz (’44), Nov. 19, 2007.

Oklahoma (Phi) Mary Woodruff May (’36), Nov. 17, 2007.

Oregon (Tau) Marjorie McLean Wintermute (’38),

DID YOU KNOW? You can make a gift to the Alpha Phi Foundation in honor of a new arrival, to celebrate a marriage or in memory of a sister who has entered the Silent Chapter. Call 847.475.4532 or visit www.alphaphi.org/foundation for details.

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Doris Read Smith (’38), Oct. 23, 2007.

San Jose State (Beta Psi) Olive Knowles Greenwald (’48), Dec. 5, 2007.

South Dakota (Psi) Ilene Adamski Olesen (’53), Dec. 12, 2007.

Lulu Campbell Janssen (’24), Dec. 15, 2007.

Syracuse (Alpha) Alice Sheals Bradbury (’43), Dec. 15, 2007.

Mary McGrath McGuire (’59), Dec. 24, 2007.

Jacqueline Talley Castle (’38), Nov. 6, 2007.

Texas (Omega) Lucia Mills Flanagan (’43), Jan. 2, 2008.

Betty Brewster McLelland (’56), Oct. 26, 2007.

Texas/Arlington (Epsilon Lambda) Kathryn Kassel Whipple (’82), Aug. 14, 2007.

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Martha McDavid Barber (’63), Nov. 5, 2007.

UC/Berkeley (Lambda) Sevilla Shuey Shinn (’32), Dec. 23, 2007.

Suzanne Clark Plough (’53), Nov. 7, 2007.

Kathleen Hackett Peterson (’81), Nov. 6, 2007.

UCLA (Beta Delta) Patricia Chisholm Alshuler (’46), Oct. 25, 2007.

Washburn (Upsilon) Viretta Shaw Miller (’40), Oct. 18, 2007.

Joline Groendycke Clark (’45), Nov. 16, 2007.

Mary Flynn Ware (’47), Nov. 6, 2007.

Washington (Sigma) Lorna McLeod Gottlieb (’40), Oct. 26, 2007.

Ruth Hillock Shutt (’36), Sept. 24, 2007.

Barbara Grabow McIntyre (’50), Dec. 29, 2007.

West Virginia (Beta Iota) Cynthia Koch Schenley (’59), Aug. 10, 2007.

Wisconsin (Iota) Mildred Murdoch Becker (’41), Nov. 8, 2007.

Carol Draeger Wendt (’53), Oct. 18, 2007.

Kathryn Mackler Peter (’31), Nov. 18, 2007.

Frances Clarke Endicott (’37), Oct. 13, 2007.

R egional Conferences w ere held during the winter to train collegiate chapter officers and their advisers.

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BETA OMEGA TURNS 60 Kent State (Beta Omega) chapter celebrates its 60th anniversary reunion during Homecoming weekend, Oct. 11.

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JOIN BARRY (THETA OMEGA) ALUMNAE ON A REUNION CRUISE Carnival Imagination sailing out of Miami Sept. 18-22, 2008 Visiting Key West, Fla., and Calica, Mexico For details, contact: Lynn Fowler Webb lynnwebb@alumnae.alphaphi.org 727.393.6007

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1.888.NOT.HAZE Alpha Phi has joined more than 20 other National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and North-American Interfraternity Conference (IFC) inter/national organizations to support the creation of an anti-hazing hotline. We encourage anyone with information about hazing activities in an Alpha Phi chapter to call the tollfree number at 1.888.NOT.HAZE (1.888.668.4293).

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