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oen1x ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA vvinter 1975

I have a reaction to the article "Loui iana First Ladies" which appeared in the Winter 1973-74 issue. The statement is made that these alumnae "are among thousands who have given up their own succe sful careers to better serve husbands who have reached the pinnacle of their profession." At a time when we are striving to help women realize and develop their potential in roles and professions in addition to wife-mother-house managersocial director, I am sorry to see the national publication of my sorority present a feature article which gives a strong endorsement to sacrificing-subservient role models. The national magazines of the panhellenic group have a unique opportunity to give support and encouragement to their members who are entering professions which are relatively new for women and who are trying to establish new life style patterns which permit the combination of professional-wife-mother. The Phoenix presents to collegiate members of Alpha Sigma Alpha a clear picture of what the alumnae consider to be acceptable and rewarding roles for adults. I hope that you will present articles about alumnae who are not "giving up successful careers to serve husbands" but who are continuing in their careers on a full time or part time basis.

The Phoenix has the power to influence; I hope that it will be used to help women expand their horizons in this new era. Most sincerely, Betty M. Nel on

One of the ugge tions made at the National Convention in Pitt burgh wa to include a "Letter to the Editor" ection in The Phoenix. he Editorial taff welcome your comment and ugge tion providing they can be kept current. The Phoenix i our magazine and we want to utilize our idea in making it a magazine repreentative of all member of Alpha igma Alpha. ddre ou letter to "Your Write Line" in care of the Editor.

Very glad to read the article on the Retarded. I have a 30-year-old retarded son. Mr. Keller and I are two of the five people who pioneered for the Retarded and were instrumental in organizing Michigan A sociation for the Retarded. Our son attends the Community Mental Health Developmental Center for Retarded adult . We have worked for 28 years to get all the program from birth to death here in Michigan. We are still very active in our local chapter. We arc now planning on inve ting in community housing along with others in our chapter. This is the coming thing. The Institution are returning them to the community. The National Association for Retarded has some excellent films on this subject. Our mo t important task now is to prove to the communitie that they ( the Retarded) can live in the community. Respectfully, Mrs. Henry Keller (Ethel A. Ellis, Mu Mu )

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A Sense of Warmth, Caring and Sharing Through the 7'Jational Council by Paula A. Keyes, Feature Editor

Sisters helping other sisters is the simplest expression of describing the Nat ional Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Diversified individuals working on a common goal-the growth and unification of our sisterhood-is their primary goal. Through their volunteer work and dedication, the members of the National Council have assisted hundreds of young women in developing intellectually, spiritually, physically and socially. Assuming the challenging pos ition of National President since 1970 is MaryAnn Sidehamer Linton. A charter member of the G amm a Eta Chapter, MaryAnn has been a member of the Pittsburgh Alumnae Association, Ritu al Chairman from 1967-70, a travel representative for Extension, PC area adviser fhousing committee, associate member of NA WDAC, and the National Housing Chairman for Alpha Sigma Alpha from 1970-74. The position of President is complex and varied. Among her duties are interviewing and MaryAnn Linton President

MaryAnn Linton enjoys skiing

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hiring, trammg and scheduling field representatives, approving all expenses, corresponding with National Officers and chapter presidents, sending Council votes, and processing terminations. The position's responsibilities never end: installing n ew chapters, arranging State f Provincef Founders' Day speakers, attendi ng National Panhellenic Council meetings, presiding over Council and Convention business sessions, and assigning Officers to make special trips when necessary. Married to George Linton, director International Computing Revlon, the Lintons have two children : Brian, 9!, and Natasha, 6 years old. The Lintons make their home in Princeton, New Jersey. 3

In her preciou pare time, faryAnn en joy cooking, gardening, flower arranging, and crewel in addition to kiing, tenni , and swimming. She is al o a ho pital volunteer worker, a clas mother, and a member of the Parents Teachers Organization. A wife, mother, homemaker, and President of a National Sorority, MaryAnn's life never contains a dull moment!

Directing and corresponding with the collegiate vice presidents is the primary responsibility of Geraldine Vang Cox, Executive Vice President. The Vice President also tries to foster collegiate-alumnae relationships and coordinates and direct the Province Program. According to Geraldine "this means that I will spend about eight hours a week in corre pondence." Geraldine and her husband Walter live on the shores of Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island with her mother and a Siamese cat named Stuff. A Nu u from Drexel University, Gerry served a Providence I Director before becoming ationa! Executive Vice President.

!though her work experience ha aried from a beer te ter for the G. chmidt and ons Corporation and a cookie te ter for Keebler Bi cuit Company, Gerry is presently Vice President of the ssociation of Environmental Laboratorie , Ecosystem Editor of EnviTOnmental i\1anagernent. She works on the aims and objective , program and coastal affairs committee of the Water Pollution Control Federation and on the Professional Water Quality Committee of the Marine Technology Society. She is just finishing a Marine Bioassay proceeding which she chaired, and she is about to start a book on industrial waste analysis. For hobbies, Gerry enjoy canning, gardening, needlepoint, and belly dancing. Her husband Walt has a scout troop so she is forever baking cookies and enjoying little boys.

Esther K. Gatseos Vice President of Development

Geraldine Vang Cox Executive V ice President

Guiding the growth of our collegiate and alumnae chapters for thi biennium i E ther Kauffman Gatseos, Vice President of Development. She has also been Constitution Chairman and i active in the Denver lumnae Chapter. Another duty was being the pa t pre ident of the 2,200-member Den er rea ity Panhellenic. THE PHOENIX

As national Vice President of Development, it is Esther's responsibility to supervise the establishing of collegiate and alumnae chapters. She feels that these two must have equal priority. " hroughout the United States, we have many A'2A alumnae who have not remained active in sorority membership. Our membership in the isterhood of A'2A is a lifelong membership. Tlus is one of the basic differences betwen our sorority membership and a membership in a club. People who say, I was a member of A'2A in college, are so wrong! We are members of A'2A and always will be." Esther's family includes her husband George, senior vice-president of F.R. Ross Company, a leading Denver real estate firm; a son George and his twin sister Suzanne; and Beth. With the Colorado Rockies at their back door, all three children are avid skiers. Esther's hobbies include gardening, sewing, reading, and playing bridge. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, where she was a member of Beta Beta Chapter.

The chapters' pledging programs are the main concentration of Elaine Rahaim Shiverdecker's office as Vice President of Collegiate Programs. To Elaine, the membership director is the mov-

ing force in the chapter who can work with the vice president in charge of alumnae to keep everyone informed on members who have graduated, where they are, what they're doing and making sure that addresses and histories are up-to-date in the membership books so that the newsletter will reach everyone. A member of the Beta Delta Chapter and a former Field Representative, Elaine claims that these positions have made a lasting impression on her person. Her other duties have included being appointed National Art Chairman and then National Rush Chairman for two terms. Elaine and her husband Jerry, general manager of the MIAMI BEACH TIMES, make their home in Hollywood, Florida. Betwen teaching 9th grade distributive education and the sorority, Elaine enjoys the beach, reading, crafts, sewing, snorkeling, and being with friends . "Living in Florida is like living in another world," admits Elaine. "It suits our life style and it's so nice to spend a warm day at the beach on Thanksgiving." As Vice President of Collegiate Programs, Elaine believes, "It is time to start new traditions and set the pace for all the campuses. It is time to step out and let the people know that what we are doing as sisters (pledges and actives) is to learn more about ourselves, our communities, our abilities to enable us to offer something of lasting importance to the schools we support."

Elaine Rahaim Shiverdecker Vice President of Collegiate Program

Encouraging Alpha Sigs that sorority life just begins again in another special way when you become an active alum is Margaret Angelcyk Neff's purpose as Vice President of Alumnae Program . A member of the Eta Eta Chapter, Margaret has served as president of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter and National Treasurer. As the director of the alumnae program, Margaret is responsible for numerous. activities. Among these are corresponding with alumnae chapter presidents, gathering nominations for the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award, encouraging alumnae magazine chairmen and alumnae treasurers with their calendars, and sending Province Directors reports from their respective alumnae. She also compiles a NEWSLETTER annually which is sent to all A'2A members and helps in the selection of the National Scholarship winners. Her family includes her husband Howard, a partner with Touche Ross and Co., an international accounting firm, and their three children

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France s J obson Francis Secretary

Margaret Angelcyk Neff Vice Presi路dent of Alumnae Program

Scott, 9; Bryan, 7; and Elizabeth, 5 years old. All three childre n are A.A.U. swimmers, and the boys are spending lots of time playing tennis. Their community activities revolve aro und the chi ldren-cub scouts, swim club and Little League. Margaret keeps act ive in the Phoenix Panhellenic, PTA board, and she is the past president of the C.P.A. Auxi li ary and the Good Samaritan Hospital Auxi liary.

s Secr路etary of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Frances " D ee Dee" Fran cis selects and addresses ab ()ut 575 Christmas card each year. This is ju t on e ta k, for she al o compiles and figures chapter efficiences. A Beta Ep ilon from 'ladison College, Dee Dee and her hu band, James, a public relations director, make their home in Richmond, Virginia. She is ecreta ry-treasurer of the HawkinsHamilton Co., Inc., a manufacturers repre entati e. mong her orority offices are the National on titution Cha irman; ational Secretary; and Richmond lumnae Chapter, where he erved a pre ident, vi ce-president, ea路etary-trea urer, way and means and editor. he i al o active in the Richmond Panhellenic ociation, where he ha erved a pre ident, vice-pre ident, secretary, and cholar hip committee. 6

In addition to work with the sorority. Dee Dee is a substitute teacher, Outreach Leader in the junior high department of the First Baptist Church Sunday School, and a member of the College Hills Woman's Club. Dee Dee enjoys traveling and working in the yard in her spare time. Swimming and boating are also favorite activities.

Corresponding with the chapter treasurers, pay ing th e bills incurred by Nationa l Officers, and providing a statement of income and exp enses are the duties of juanita Rowe, National Treaswrer. A Beta Sigma, Juanita's first interest in ational work b ~gan when the central office moved to Springfield, 'lissouri, from Kenmore, ew York, in 1964. Rosie Fellin, who was tlien Tational Treasurer, hired her to be the Central Office Executive. The title was then changed to ational Headquarter's Executive. Juanita and her husband Harry, an architect, have two children: Bradley, age 7, and u an, 5 year old. They make their home in Springfield, 1 'lissouri. Among her hobbies are sewihg, needlepoint, and hooked rug . In 1967 Juanita wa elected National Treasurer. Then she was Convention Chairman for the 1972 Convention, which was held in Springfield. Once again he has a umed the responsibilities of ational Treasurer. THE PHOENIX

juanita R. Rowe Treasurer

She has made chapter inspections, attended an NPC meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia, attended Eta Eta's 50th anniversary celebration, the National Headquarter's dedication, niade extension visits, and has attended State Days in Colorado, Arizona and Missouri. According to Juanita, "I have met A"LA's from all areas of our country, and to me this is what makes National work so rewarding-the friendships I have made because of the common bond of being sisters in our sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha ."

H elen Ho oper Malone NPC Delegate

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H elen Hooper Malone, ational Panhellenic Delegate, is no newcomer to the National scene. A Beta Gamma from Northeastern State College, she began serving at the National level in 1958 when she was appointed Magazine Chairman. Now she serves as NPC Delegate on the College Panhellenics Committee and works with college Panhellenics in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Colorado. Throughout her years of service, Helen has been National Membership Director, National Vice President, and Philanthropic Chairman. Helen is an executive secretary, having worked for the former Tidewater Oil Company (now Getty) until its move from Tulsa. She is presently on the President's staff of MAPCO Inc., a pipeline and energy company that transports LP-gas, ammonia; has oil, gas and coal production; as well as fertilizer and marketing divisions. She and her husband, George (nicknamed Dick), have a miniature silver poodle named Sean. She enjoys baking, cooking, and taking organ lessons. Once a month she gets out a twopage bulletin for the Tidewater / Getty Oil Company Retirants' Association-another voluntary service. She is also a member of the Second Presbyteri an Church, where she has served on various committees.

Writing, coordinating and designing THE PHOENIX are among the duties supervised by Betty Wallick, Ed itor. Her training for this new position came during the past four years during which she served as Collegiate Editor. A Zeta Zeta from Central Missouri State College, Betty teaches speech and dramatics at Central High School in York. She is a past president of the Central Pennsylvani a Alumnae Chapter and she has also served as Pennsylvania State Day Coordinator for several years. Betty's other activities include belonging to Delta Kappa Gamma, honorary teachers' sorority; the College Club of York, Pennsylvani a; the adviser to the high school dramatics club and forensics club; and she sings in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church choir.

Married to Philip Wallick, the couple has two children: Philip III, a 26-year-old bachelor, who i employed in the Engineering Management Department of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, and a daughter Sarah, Mrs. John Krupa of Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.

路 Rosie Fellin, Headqua?"ten Executive, has more energy than i humanly natural to possess. If she's not at Headquarter , then he's at the bank where she works, or on the golf cour e, or swimming, or tripping off to Hawaii on vacation. And a all the Field Repre entati e who train for the summer at Headquarters know, there is no re t when Rosie' around. Beta Sigma from Southwest fis ouri State, Rosie has been in National work for many years, having served previously as National Trea urer. She has also been an ad i er to Beta Sigma Chapter and is a member of the Springfield Alumnae Chapter.

Betty Urban Wallick Edit or

Betty's husband Phil is a great Alpha Sig hu band as he has attended six Alpha Sigma lpha National Conventions. He is also a prominent Lion in Pennsylvania, where he served a a District Governor during 1973-74. He is employed by Lhe Hardinge Operation of Koppers Co., Inc. a manager of cu tomer service.

Rose Marie Fell in Headquarters Executive

Rosie has worked at the Union ationa l Bank in Springfield for twenty-five years and is an Operation Officer, one of two women officers in the bank. he is treasurer of the merican Cancer So iety, Greene County Unit, on the Board of the YWC , and on the Pari h Council at t. gne Cathedral.

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~~EVALUATION,

DEDICATION, ASPIRATION"

by Sidney Allen, National Philanthropic Chairman

In 1958, at the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention in Biloxi, Mississippi, the convention body adopted the national philanthropic project -aid to the mentally retarded. This was chosen after having considered carefully all projects submitted. I quote from the preconvention letter of Jackie Carson (then National Philanthropic Chairman) to A2.A chapters: "Your suggestions and letters will prove most helpful in making this selection . . . The cooperation which you have shown in offering your many wonderful suggestions and pictures of your local projects is greatly appreciated. Any philanthropic project which you have adopted will have a definite effect on community respect toward A2.A as a group. You all should be commended for your efforts directed toward your own projects and also for your wonderful cooperation with my requests." The same still holds true. The time and effort of our alumnae and collegians across the nation have made impact on the communities they serve. Some of you may recall that real concern for helping mental retardates find useful places in society was not widespread nationally in the 1950's as it was to become later in the 1960's and 1970's. Alpha Sigma Alpha helped pioneer tlus program, along with other fine groups. Our sisterhood is continuing to enlarge its outreach within this philanthropy. Concentration is on three areas of emphasis: (1) scholarships to our own members and non-members who are s~udying in the related fields of special education; (2) scholarships for general study, to further the cause of education in general; and (3) volunteer service projects adopted by collegia te chapters and alumnae associations, serving their own communities. These projects involve personal contacts with children and young adults, sometimes older adults. Most of the time the service projects involve the handicapped, the indigent, the shutin. All are worthwhile. They involve financial aid of a personal nature, or to agencies within the communities the sorority serves. Many hours of time, talent, and love are given by Alpha WINTER 1975

Sigma Alpha members every month. The projects range from "adopted children" to support of summer camps for retarded children; from helping repair buildings at institutions for the retarded to helping sponsor "Bikea-Thons" for the retarded. At the same time, Alphas everywhere help raise funds for The United Way, Heart Fund, Red Cross, UNICEF and other worthwhile nationwide agencies. The scholarship program should be mentioned briefly. It requires another article, itself. No one can measure accurately the far-reaching effects of investing in "people who teach people who need people." The generosity of Alpha Sigmas and friends of Alpha Sigmas who have established scholarships or who have contributed to them lovingly and continuously has been heartwarming and graciously received by those of us who administer this program for our sorority. Alphas have continued to support the A2.A Magazine Agency, whose receipts help to support the philanthropies. The reward received by giving and working and caring is the inner satisfaction of knowing that another human being was hel peel. Service! What does the term imply? First of all, to serve others one must be CONCERNED. There must be present the spirit of wishing to further true humanity, not self-gratification. Secondly, one must be COMMITTED. Halfhearted belief in the worthiness of a project will not result in the emotional sa tisfaction desired on the p art of the server or the served. Sincere dedication is imperative. The last requisite is the most important -CONCENTRATED COOPERATIVE EFFORT. This results in action which produces the desired results. Without the last, the first two are lip-service only. "To serve and not be served" is a cardinal principle of Alpha Sigma Alpha. After reviewing the chapter annu al philanthropic reports for 1973-74, it is evident that Alpha Sigma Alpha collegians and alumnae throughout our nation are putting this principle into action. (Continued on page 24)

Mercia Grassi Honored by Drexel University

Professor Mercia Grassi (cen ter) and one of her students, Cheryl Hall (left) discuss new packaging plans w ith Italian designer Emilio Pucc i in his Fl orence office.

n article in the May 1955 PHOENIX featured 1ercia Gra i, a junior in the College of Busin dministration at Drexel In titute of Technolog . a member of Nu wa the weetheart of Alpha igma lpha and th e Newman Club, a nd erved her orority a ocial chairman and Panhelleni Council vice pre ident. he wa her chapter' nominee for the Elizabeth Bird mall ward. In 1954 l\Iercia Gra i wa oted Drexel nlver it ,路 mo t out tanding ophomore b her fellow tudent, and in 1974 Prof. 1ercia f.T. 10

Grassi wa elected a the recipient of the Harriet E. Worrell ward gi en to the out tanding alumna of the year. Criteria for the election include ervice to the Univer ity, contribution to the community andj or profe iona l achievements. Ju t re entl appointed an a ociate profe or of marketing in the College of Bu ine s and dmini tration, Is. Gra i has created innovative program which have broadened the scope of tudent ' work- tud exper1ence . Profe or Gra i ha arranged an international cooperaTHE PHOENIX

tive assignment whereby she sends Italian designer Emilio Pucci two different Drexel students every six months. Cheryl Hall, a junior Retail Management major in the College of Business and Administration, is working with Pucci from June till January. She is working in the boutique and doubling as a model for fashion shows. Over one hundred Drexel students have participated in Professor Grassi's "International Marketing Seminars" and on cooperative work ass ignments which have brought them to Israel, Spain, England, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland and Italy since 1968. This summer she and her students visited Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples and Sorrento to study the design, manufacturing and distribution problems of such famous Italian fashion houses as : MISSONI, GUCCI, PUCCI, FEND!, PIATELLI, and ROBERTA DI CAMERINO. The Drexel University News gave the following report: "Professor Grassi's own career has been an exciting one. She has worked as a model, fashion coordinator, public relations executive as well as a highly popular educator. Her life has been filled with significant milestones. She was appointed fashion coordinator for John Wanamaker's department store just six months after graduating from Drexel. This made her the youngest woman ever to hold such a position in the U.S. Three years later she organized a first for Wanamaker's by coordinating a travel exhibition of American fashion which toured Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. "She was also one of the first Philadelphia women to be licensed as a registered securities representative. In 1972 she was the only woman and the only educator invited to speak at the Third World Conference on Distribution held in Brussels. " 'A tale of two cities' might best describe Ms. Grassi's Drexel years for she divides her time almost equ'ally between her native Philadelphia and Florence, Italy. Her enchantment with Italy is no fleeting thing. In 1965 she won the American Marketing Association's Gold Medal for outstanding thesis research on 'Current Developments in Italian Retailing.' This thesis was completed after a two-month stay in Italy. "She was a Fulbright scholar who was based at the University of Florence for a year before assuming a full-time position at Drexel. ... "The coveted Harriet E. Worrell Award now joins other honors Ms. Grassi has garnered. She has been named one of the 'Outstanding Young WINTER 1975

Women of America,' a national honor based on achievement in professional, community and academic environment. The honor is based on evaluations from members of Who's Who and the Women's Clubs of America. She is a member of the Board of Truslees of Verrazzano College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and serves on the board of the America-Italy Society of Philadelphia. Recently she was one of three professors in the U.S. selected to serve on the National Personnel College Relations Committee. "She has been notably instrumental in organizing official cultural exchanges between Florence and Philadelphia. Through her efforts, masterpieces by celebrated Florentine painters have graced the halls of Drexel before touring other American cities. Ms. Grassi also acts as a consultant, here and abroad, in merchandising and sales promotion. She is a sought-after speaker and has written articles for many publications." To this long list of honors and accomplishments another has just been added. The Italian government awarded Ms. Grassi the title "Caralliere" of the Republic of Italy, awarded by the President of Italy for her economic and cultural contributions to their country. Mercia Grassi is co~chairman for a 1975 Winter Program available to all alumni of Drexel University. It will include an Art Show in the Drexel Living Arts Lounge Gallery, a cultural exchange program between the "sister cities" of Philadelphia and Florence, and an opportunity for alumni to accompany the exhibit to Florence. The 1955 Phoenix article stated "Mercia believes that a carefully pre-planned schedule is essential for the successful accomplishment of many activities." Certainly Mercia Grassi is an Alpha Sigma Alpha who "fills her days with satisfying activity" and "joyously lives each day to its ultimate good."

Around the World vvith an Alpha Sig by Paula A. Keyes, Feature Editor

Welcome to Alpha Sigma Alpha Tour Guides! During the next few minutes, I will have the pleasure of accompanying you thr?ugh the sacred Roman city of Baalbek, the Onental cultures of Hong Kong and Yokohama, and the foliage of the Canary Islands. Under the direction of our fellow sorority si ter Verna Clarke Powell and her husband John, the tour will begin aboard a Dutch freighter in port at 1 ew York City. That's right. The Powells of Seminole, Florida, left behind the "friendly skies of United" to venture around the world in a freighter. In an era of massive air transportation, destinations are reached in the fastest possible ways. Verna and John Powell, on the other hand, prefer to travel by ship, preferably by freighter. "Freighters can get into ports that neither jets nor cruise ships can reach," explains Mrs. Powell. Among their other advantage are that the passenger cabins are in the superstructure under the pilot house, square windows are larger than the usual port holes, the cabin and private bath are spotle s, and the meals are served in the officers' dining room. However, the succes of this trip is up to you . There i no program director and there are only twelve passengers. Undoubtedly there will be some you like and some you don't, but we have an extensive library, swimming pool, shuffle board and many extraordinary sights to see. Leaving New York City and sailing across the tlantic Ocean, our first stop is in Tripoli, Libya. Unfortunately, there are riots in the old city and we are barred from that entire area. However, we aw veiled women, the old Citadel (War of the Barbary States) and the old Roman city of Sabratha. Much of the original theater i intact as well as marble benche and parts of the original Roman road. American engineers were re toring some of the public buildings and we returned to our ship by way of the eucalyptu -lined highway. The hip left for Latakia in Syria during the night. ery old cit , it reminded us of Bible picture with the extremely narrow treets. 12

John and Vern a Clarke Powell

From there we sailed south along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean to Beirut in Lebanon. You may come and go as you please while the ship is in port as long as you are on board one hour before the posted sailing time. So we toured the city, vi itecl American University, and even took a day's trip to the sacred Roman city of Baalbek atop the mountain . Beautiful marble ruins of temples and statue cover the area. Another clay was spent south of Beirut where we saw the old citie of Tyre and Sidon. Our driver showed us the tomb of Hiram, King of Tyre. That was interesting. Traveling through the Suez Canal is some adventure. As we entered the canal, a small boat with ten or twelve men came on board with their boat and took command of the ship. They lept, cooked and ate under their little boat. Our ship wa sixth in a line of twenty-six ships and the average cost per ship to travel through the canal was 10,000. THE PHOENIX

As we left the canal, the Egyptians left the hip and we proceeded down the arm of the Red Sea along the western shore of the Sinai Peninsula, then turned north and up the eastern side of the Peninsula to Aqaba, Jordan, where we saw more reminders of the ancient days. Other travels took us to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and Penang, off the west coast of Malaysia. We got real bargains in jewelry, silks, sandals, and some cottons. Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia, should not be overlooked. The university buildings and mosque are very modem. It is so interesting to note the contrast in the old and new cities. Singapore, Raffles Hotel, and the John Little's Building in Raffles Square are a shopper's delight. The Kranji Memorial to the heroes of the Pacific War is a beautiful tribute to the 22,000 who sleep there. We even had time for a trip to Johore, capital of the state of J ohore. One focal point was the king's beautiful palace where his favorite hens range the lawn! Hong Kong fascinated us as well as the armed guards patroling parts of Red China. With calls at Kobe and Yokohama, Japan, we saw a small view of this island empire. A trip up to Nikko was most enjoyable as well as dinner in a Japanese home. Across the Pacific to Los Angeles, down the coast to Panama, through the Canal and a return to New York completed our cruise. The time was six months almost to the day. For those interested in travel, the cost was about $1675 each. This covered the travel, hotel and meals. Most assuredly prices now are higher. Although a freighter has an itinerary, it may omit some ports or call at unscheduled ports according to its cargo. Of great assistance to the Po,wells was Ford's Freighter Travel Guide: Woodland Hills, California 91364. Price $3 .95. It lists freighter lines carrying passengers, ports of call, approximate length of trip and prices. Among the Powells' other excursions was a trip to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In Ceylon we saw working elephants, visited a tea factory and temples and a festival parade. The cities were left behind and we journeyed off the coast of Borneo to villages. There we saw coconut groves, oil palms and natives picking coffee beans. After a trip to Tew Guinea, Solomon Islands and the Guadalcanal jungle, we went eastward to the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, where Japanese gun emplacements pointing seaward still encircle the island of Tarawa. Turning homeward we stopped in Sorong and WINTER 1975

Sakarnapura, Indonesia. Here the people looked poor and destitute. They had no u e for money, for there was nothing to buy. To get one pack of cigarettes, they traded two large papayas. One thing about traveling on a freighterdon't be in a hurry to get home. We arrived in Singapore on the day we should have been in "home port" of Amsterdam. This trip into the tropics was $1386 from and return to Amsterdam. These adventures are only two of John and Vema Powell's journeys across the world. They have leisurely visited most of the countries of Europe, all 50 states, Canary Islands and Taiwan. One anecdote occurred on a camel ride up 'Fire Mountain.' Our camel driver scraped away two or three inches of soil and into this slight depression placed some dry twigs he had brought. Almost immediately the twigs burst into flames. A hole about a foot deep was dug and two dozen eggs were placed in it. Fifteen minutes later we were eating hard cooked eggs! As for Verna Clarke Powell-an Alpha Sig from the former Theta Theta Chapter at Boston University, she received her bachelor's and master's degrees. However, her wanderlust urged her to continue study at Harvard, Columbia, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Kansas, University of Wisconsin at Madison and to scrutinize the modern ways at Goddard College in Vermont. For several years she was in charge of academic work in vocational school in Massachusetts. The last twenty years of teaching were at Colby Junior College, now Colby College in New Hampshire where she taught sociology and economics. Biography and travel adventures interest her reading, and needlepoint is a diversion if her hands permit. She has a collection of nearly fifty dolls in native costumes that she acquired on her travels. Two beautiful Japanese dolls were given to her by Japanese friends. She and her husband John, a retired professional engineeT, make their home in Seminole, Florida. They are both active in various community organizations and church activities. Many times they have shown slides of their trips for the benefit of some organization. In fact, they have over 4,000 slides! An abundance of education experiences, congenial friends and everlasting memories accompanied John and Verna Powell on their homeward excursion. Relaxing now in Florida, their future trips will extend for a few weeks, not several months. 13

PULL OUT THE STOPPERS! by Elaine Shiverdecker, National VP Collegiate Program

"Make them work; I want it to mean something to the pledges." "I had to do it, so they have to." "We've always done it this way as long as I can remember." "You'll have to convince me it will work." Do these phrases sound familiar? You may have uttered one yourself. They're called "STOPPERS." They stop a chapter from adopting new ideas or from developing new ideas into new programs. Let's pledge ourselves now to strive to "PULL OUT THE STOPPERS." Where do we start? Begin with what you have. Evaluate as objectively as possible the pledge program now in effect. Be BOLD! Interview independents who associate with the sororities. Ask them to honestly tell you what they think of the sorority pledge activities they see. Don't argue with them-remember you asked them and you really are seeking honest outside opinions. Have past and present pledge classes evaluate the present program and offer suggestions. Break the chapter into small discussion groups to combine comments on one sheet of paper. A few sample discussion questions that can aim at specific tactics are the following:

I. If pledges have pledge books. Do you think the pledge book should be carried at all times? What does it truly symbolize? What is the real objective of carrying the book (that is, what is the real aim)? What would be a substitute to achieve aim . . . thereby enabling a pledge to carry the book only at certain times, like to a meeting where it is actually needed. 2. Do you think the American Civil Liberties Union would agree that your chapter has the right to set a dress code specifying times that certain attire must be worn? 3. Do the pledges really grasp the meaning of helping others as in your local and national philanthmpic projects? If so, cite examples. If not, can you think of ways to help bring about mo路re of an awareness? 14

4. Should pledges be forced to join other organizations? 5. Your chapter is on national candid television. It's a typical afternoon. The camera fades in and four pledges are emptying ash trays, making members' beds, shining shoes, and ironing-all errands for members, who will soon be seen walking into the room. (Enter members) They ask for pledge books, make a few marks in each pledge book and one of them jokingly says, "Keep this up and you'll soon have enough merits to get initiated." Camera fades out to a commercial on diapers. Not a very nice image of sorority your chapter portrayed across the nation. Now you can argue all day that what was seen is a minor, obscure, small, little, whatever, part of some of our chapters' pledge programs. But you'll never convince the people who see yow at what may be called "your worst" that you really have some worthwhile, wonderful, heartwarming projects. What really is the best way to portray the all-around picture of A2.A to people who see you at candid moments? All of you have some part of your pledging program that you really would like changed. Convincing your sisters to "Pull Out the Stoppers" and really become trend setters for the campus is the hard part. You'll have difficulty doing this alone. Start with a small committee and follow these steps. (EVEN IF YOU THINK THE PROGRAM YOU NOW HAVE IS GOOD, EVALUATE IT TO BE SURE.) The small committee should include a member from the most recent pledge class and a representative from each classification (senior, etc.)

I. Take present program stey-by-step. Most of you have pledge point systems broken down under the four aims. This evaluation may help you set up a program without points. 2. Examine objectives of each section. Ask why do we have this in our program? Is there a substitute that would achieve the same aim? THE PHOENIX

Yet this substitute should not take away the self-esteem of each pledge sister. We showered you with handouts from Convention that have ideas that can be used as substitutes. One you may like to use is the outline of what a pledge book should contain. Most of our chapters use some form of coke-dating to get pledges and members better acquainted. There are instances at each chapter when this set-up has been misused causing hard feelings on both sides. If you choose to keep in the cokedating idea, make it more effective by being a little more organized about it and making each member realize her responsibility is the same as the pledge's responsibility to get together. Go one step further. A simple calendar made out of cardboard or newsprint, listing each member and pledge and her schedule for the week can be made for the chapter room or the campus bulletin board or the house. List room numbers, directions to apartments, phone numbers, and major fields of study. Pledges and members can get together and make signs for each other's dorm door that resembles a clock with a hand that points to where she can be found or when she'll return or whatever silly thing you want to put on the "clock."

3. Use the handouts that were distributed at Convention and in the Membership D irector's packet for the fall. Categorize ideas that are associated with the four aims.

5. Present your evaluations and ideas to the chapter. 6. Let the chapter decide to accept as is or offer written suggestions for improvements . . . If necessary, go back into committee to finalize the program. Sisters who could not think of any new ideas when you were first given this assignment may be able to think of a few good additions when the package is presented.

7. Reassemble the program and present to the chapter. 8. Put the program into operation. 9. Examine and evaluate it periodically, especially after each pledge class. 10. Keep the Vice President of Collegiate Programs (me) completely informed so that I can share your findings with our members around the country. Now, doesn't that sound simple? It will be time consuming unless you really are open to new ideas. I cannot encourage you enough to use the information you have as alternatives to some of the parts of your program that need a new spark. It is time to "Pull Out the Stoppers" in pledging programs so that we can advance into a heightened awareness of our capabilities.

4. Allow room for individual choices. We don't want all our pledges to do all the same things in all the same manner, do we? Of course not -especially when we have been stressing how you can become a member of a group like a sorority and still maintain your individuality. Allow room for each pledge sister to express her own creativity. Perhaps a pledge is the kind of girl who likes to keep souvenirs and make scrapbooks. Each pledge should be treated as an individual. Let her decide if she wants a scrapbook, a more elaborate pledge book, a collage, something in stitchery, a collection of poems on sisterhood, of songs, essays, prayers, letters, whatever she chooses to keep her pledge memories together. Maybe the pledge class will decide on one "memory" project as a group with each contributing what she enjoys doing the best and covering the entire pledging period. These can be adapted to the "Encounter" discusszon sesszons. 0

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ABC's of Rush Paula Cyrus PP, National Rush Chairman A

Alumnae members can help by sending recommendations, serving at parties, and serving as Alumnae Big Sisters.

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Beta Nu's (Murray State) " American Gra ffiti" skit is very popular with rushees. C olorado (Northern) rushees were introduced to AL..A by a slide show "This is Your Life. "

Delta Epsilon's " Way Up North W ith AL..A " party includes a skit " All in an Igloo" (a take-off on "All in the Family").

Epsilon Epsilon uses an informal games party for open house.

"Friendliest group" on campus is the description rushees give of AL..A chapters across the country.

Gamma Iota included a " Ca reer Symposium" in their formal rush.

Homecoming decoration work parties were used by many chapters to include potential members in their activities. Involvement with potential members is the key to successful ru shing.

John Denver's so ngs make effective AL..A songs when modified to include your feelings about sisterhood .

Know the rushees who are coming to your parties before they arrive.

Ladybug Party. G amma Kappas (Glenville State) invited rushees to their suite to paint ladybug rocks.

Music is important. Rushees like to participate so have printed song sheets available. Soft background music is effective during conversation at a fi nal party.

Be natural during rush and enjoy you rself!

Oklahoma AL..As of Beta Gamma Chapter begin each rush party with their favorite son g s before ru shees arrive.

Public Relations is need ed during rush. your campus.

Quality and quantity are t he results of sharing our sisterhood .

Recommendations are helpful. This is the responsibility of each alumnae member.

" Sunrise Sunset" theme was used by Alpha Beta (Northwest Missouri) for preference party.

Rush teams are an effective way to meet potential members during the year on an informal basis.

Unique ideas? Send them to the National Rush Cha irman.

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Vitality, variety, and a vision of the future are necessary for successful rush programs .

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"Welcome to our AL..A World " of Beta Mu (Henderson State) gives rushees an opportunity to share in reflection of AL..A sisterhood. Unity X Enth usiasm = Success. You are a vital force of your chapter. Commit yourself to care, to share, and to become involved. Zoom in on your chapter's potential, strengths, and goals for a succe ssful rush program.

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Pledging: An Essential Step in Maturing Field Representatives' Views of Pledging

by Paula A. Keyes, Feature Editor

A love of meeting people, a desire to help the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha, and the excitement of traveling led Marcia Oliverio and Diane Yencic to seek the positions of field representatives of Alpha Sigma Alpha National Sorority. Their dreams came true. During the 1974-75 school year, they will be traveling throughout the United States visiting the fifty-two collegiate chapters. During their visits the field representatives will view first hand the programs of the local chapters. Marcia and Diane both consider pledging as one of the "most important aspects of the sorority." \t\Tithout our pledges, our chapters cannot continue. \t\Te must remember that each year our groups change because we get new and different people in them. An organized, developed, and creative pledging program is essential to the growth of the individual chapter, campus, and community. This is the first view many girls receive of a sorority. They are maturing adults and their pledging program can be useful to them for the rest of their lives. People learn to give more than to receive. Marcia believes strongly that "pledges should have a say in their pledge program. They should be allowed to change and substitute within the program items of equal quality and value. They cannot just eliminate." "Let the pledges bring in guest speakers," suggests Diane. Speakers on women's rights, professors discussing interesting endeavors, or community workers-these speakers would enrich

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the entire chapter and possibly the Panhellenic Council. In this way young adults can find areas of interest for them after graduation. In addition to individual development, pledging must impress upon these girls how great an organization Alpha Sigma Alpha is. Unless the members know- they cannot tell the pledges. A good way to do this is for the pledges and the chapter to visit another chapter. There they will also see sisterhood working. One important thing to remember is that pledges are people with needs and wants. Make your pledge program into something that fills these needs and wants. Be receptive! Remember that these pledges are going to be your sisters. Show them the respect that you expect them to show you . Pledging is a 2-way street. As pledges come to members, members should open up to pledges. Marcia adds, "The members must be shown where they fit into the pledge program as well as the sisterhood. I think members get left out when a large pledge class is gained or when they have been in the sorority awhile. They need to be told they are great people just like the pledges." Appreciate your members. Also remember that the pledge program must be flexible. This will allow your chapter to continue improving the pledging program throughout the year. To unify the entire Greek system, pledges should have to interview at least two other people in different sororities and fraternities. After all-Panhellenic means "All Greek."

A Dedicated Life Helping Exceptional Children by Paula A. Keyes, Feature Editor

To see a child walk whose parent thought he would never attend school, to hear a child read fluently who was labeled a "non-reader," to observe a mentally retarded child earn his own living and be proud of paying income taxes, and to attend a beautiful wedding of a little deaf girl who grew up to enjoy total adult living patterns-these are only a few of the overwhelming atisfactions experienced by Dr. S. June Smith. An outstanding contributor to Special Education Programs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dr. Smith has established, developed and promoted programs for exceptional children in Lancaster County. She has dedicated her life to helping exceptional children-the handicapped, the retarded and the gifted. Dr. Smith's selection of pecial education as a career grew out of her intere t in Early Childhood Education. There she met children with school problem when it was too late to make up for lo t year of needed help and diagnosis. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education at Temple University, he did graduate work in psychology and related fields in reading disabilities in an attempt to meet the needs she found in children. Thus he became trained as a certified psychologist. Year of schooling and teaching followed, and in 1941 Dr. mith wa appointed Director of pecial Pupil ervi es for Lancaster Co.u nty. It was there that he opened her well-known onewoman office. When Dr. Smith retired in 1971, that staff of one had de eloped into an operation of over one hundred trained in a variety of specialties. In 1ay 1974 Dr. mith was awarded a great honor when the Retarded Children' Day Care ervice of Lanca ter County, Inc. announced it new name . . . The . June mith Centererving special children.

Dr. S. June Smith

She was one of the prime movers in the Pennsylvania P ychological Asso iation of which she is a Fellow, and served as SLate Secretary of the group for four year . he hold member hip, as a Fellow, in the merican Psychological As ociation for the fentally Deficient, and is a pa t president of the Pennsylvania s ociation for the Mentally Retarded. mong her other achievements he has erved on the ommunity Council of Lancaster and i a pa t president of the Mental Health ociation Board. he headed the Hearing Center Board and she was a delegate to the White House Conference on (Continued on page 23)

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A Life Devoted to Community Service by Paula A. Keyes, Feature Editor

Mrs. Kathryn Brown Kynoch, Alpha Beta Chapter, Northeast Missouri State University, has been recognized in Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans. A resident of Montpelier, Vermont, Mrs. Kynoch has been cited for past achievements, ability, and service to the community and state. Through the years she has worked in various phases of church work in the state, is a past president of the Vermont Fellowship of Women, United Church of Christ, served on the Conference Board of UCC, The Vermont Church Council, Boards of United Church Women, The American Association of University Women, and Vermont Federation of Women's Clubs. "With the proper opportunity any racial group can acquire culture," declares the Alpha Sig. In various addresses before community organizations, she points out that science concedes that man belongs to one biological family and it is generally agreed that all men come from one common stock. Believing that the various races of mankind have a common ancestry, she said, "Individuals do not differ physically, and the term culture distinguishes what is learned or acquired such as language, custom, values and habits from what is inherited like skin, color, nose shape, and body build." Mrs. Kynoch has served for the past two years as chairman of the Social Relations Committee of the Vermont Council. On a local level she has been president of numerous church groups, is a past president of the Montpelier Mothers Club, and she was one of the first Girl Scout Commissioners in Montpelier. She took over the languishing scout movement and revitalized it in ten years, so that it increased from twenty-four girls to more than two hundred in that time. Mrs. Kynoch feels that Girl Scouting teaches girls to plan and develop executive abilities. She has also served as the past matron of Rob Morris Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, moderator of the Washington Association of Churches and has been active in League of Women Voters, Woman's Club, American Association of University Women and Senior Citizens Activity Center. Many of Montpelier's young people know her WINTER 1975

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because she was a substitute teacher for twenty years. Mrs. Kynoch also worked part-time at ational Life Insurance Company, and she was the office manager of the Dairy Council of Vermont for eleven years. People often ask her how she finds .time to do all she does. "Organization," she replies. A native of Missouri where she attended high school and college, she was the first woman to receive a degree in dramatics from the University. Drama is of major interest to Mrs. Kynoch, and she has played leading roles in Shakespeare's and Goldsmith's plays. She was also a dancer in the Operas. The last major role she played was in "The Night of January 16." The audience was the jury, and she claims that she was never once convicted. ( Continued on page 24)

MEET THE ALPHA MARMS! by Paula A. Keyes, Feature Editor

The M arms are proud of their record. Left to right, back row, j udy Jackson, Sue Galas Sokolowski, and Carol Gerlach Fravenheim. Holding record, Sarah D unn Anderson and Lindy Thompson Redmond.

"There's no business li ke show business" for five Alpha Sigs! Dressed in festive gowns, the sisters eagerly introduce themselves: "We've come to sing our songs for you And we hope that you will en joy them too. We are the Alpha Marms you see And we are enjoying your company." Versatile and charismatic in nature, The Marms is a singing group composed of five ladies from the Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumnae Chapter in Buffalo, ew York. Sarah Dunn Anderson, Judy Jackson, Carol Gerlach Fravenheim, Sue Galas Sokolowski and Lindy Thomp on Redmond all met as sorority isters at State University College of Education at Buffalo. It was there at a Gree k Sing competition that the sisters performed for the fir t time. Lindy Thompson Redmond explain , "vVe realized just how much fun it wa to ing and bring songs to others." Graduation followed and the sisters got together to ing orne A2.A ongs for the alumnae chapter' Founder ' Day Luncheon. Well, that wa the real tarting point. 1964 wa the year The M arms was ere a ted. 20

"We selected this name," Mrs. R edmond points out, "because we were all orjginally teachers before some of us became mothers. A 'marm' is a school teacher-so there we are. We thought of updati ng our name a few years ago but The Marms has brought us luck and happiness so we decided to keep it." Ten years later and four members less-The farms have expanded their singing engagements, cut an album, and starred in their own television special in Buffalo, New York. Because of career responsibilities, four of The Marms are no longer active participants. Doreen Guyette Jung moved to Ohio; Lynda Roath to Georgia; and Jackie Vito Lo Russo and Cindy Theiss Seiffert to Florida. Although they no longer sing with the girls, they keep in constant contact to see just what is happening. Whether it be luncheon , civic dinners, fashion shows, senior citizen groups or professional men' and women's group, The Marms can be found entertaining with their large repertoire of talent. They found that when people heard them at one group, they would then ask them THE PHOENIX

to ing for another organization. The Marms do all of their own arrangements, choreography, and accompaniment. Some songs are done a cappella while others use guitars, maraccas, cymbals, triangles, recorder, tambourines, claves, ukuleles, bongos and wood blocks. Selections of songs are decided by what The Marms think most people like to hear. Basically they are popular tunes of the day, spirituals, show tunes, oldies but goodies, calypso beats; and they compose medleys of songs that lend themselves to each other. They also compose many of their own songs and write melodies and lyrics. The harmony is 4-5-6 part, with counter melodies occurring periodically. To top off the production, The Marms do a lot of dance routines which really add zest to a performance! Last spring The Marms had a 30-minute special all their own on a local television station. According to Lindy Redmond, "Needless to say, we were thrilled and had a great time taping the show and also viewing it the following week. It was funny how it came about . . . "Each year we do the publicity for the Buffalo City Panhellenic 'kinder koncert' -a philharmonic orchestra production for children. We always made up words and music to go along with the theme mentioning the date and time. In the past few years we have sung our little 'ditty' on television stations for the concert's promotion. This year as we taped the song, a

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producer of another show saw us and asked it we'd do a total show just on The Marms. So there we were! We had scenery changes, co tume changes and arranged some shots ourselves." Lindy Redmond continued, "After this exposure and with the thought in the back of our minds for some time, we decided to cut a record. "At first we thought maybe a small 45 rpm just as a momento but the recording session went so well that we cut a 33}~ rpm long-playing album. We just received it and we are very pleased and proud because we know we are just five wonderful friends who love to sing, and we know we're bringing joy to people who listen." What will the future hold for these talented women? No one knows for sure. "Well, we have many offers in these next few months," states Mrs. Redmond, "so we're getting our proâ&#x20AC;˘ gram ready. With Lynda gone we may have to rearrange some 'old favorites' but we're beginning on some new songs too." "We just want to keep singing for those who want to listen!"

Editor's Note: In addition to their mwsical endeavors, The i\1arms are also homemakers, mothers and teachers. Th ey are so active in the Buffalo Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha that another story could be written. Energetic, talented and sincere-these words describe The Marms!

Jane Shaffer Peters, Area II Province Director of Alumnae, spoke at the Moraine, Pennsylvania, charter and installation luncheon September 14, 1974, in New Castle. Marti Manion Stratton, Area II Province Director of Collegians, congratulated the newly organized chapter which has been aided by the Pittsburgh alumna chapter. It was largely through the efforts of Mrs. Peters and Diane Sauro Stevenson that this alumnae chapter was chartered November 14, 1973. Dawn Kukich, Pittsburgh alumnae president installed the Moraine officers. They are Diane Sauro Stevenson, President; Karen Wilson Morris, V. P. (holding charter) ; Kathy Durbino Boron, Editor; and Jane Zeh Cummins, Philanthropic Chairperson.

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National Panhellenic Conference as It Relates to Alpha Sigma Alpha Collegians and Alumnae by Helen H. Malone, NPC Delegate

As the name implies, National Panhellenic is a Conference body, composed of member women's fraternities each of which is autonomous as a social, Greekletter society of college women, undergraduate and alumnae. NPC was established in 1902 as Interfraternity Conference and in 1945 adopted the name, National Panhellenic Conference. Its aims are to foster interfraternity relationships, to assist collegiate chapters of the NPC member groups, and to cooperate with colleges and universities in maintaining the highest scholastic and social standards. Alpha Sigma Alpha was a member of the Association of Education Sororities, which was organized in 1915. AES had served exclusively women's fraternities in teacher education colleges until the growing trend toward general liberal arts institutions resulted in an overlapping field. The National AES merged into National Panhellenic Conference in 1947. Following a probationary period during which membership requirements were resolved within each AES fraternity, Alpha Sigma Alpha entered NPC in 1951. At the present time, twenty-six women's fraternities, national or international in scope, comprise NPC. Each fraternity selects one official delegate to represent it at the biennial or any other NPC meeting. She casts the fraternity's vote, and acts as liaison between her fraternity and the other NPC groups. She also erves on a standing committee during each biennium. Each fraternity may name three alternate NPC delegates, one of whom is often the National andj or International President. Alpha Sigma Alpha is represented by Helen Hooper M alone, BG ( irs. George J., Jr.), NPC Delegate; 'faryAnn Linton, GE (Mrs. George D.), first altern a te; and E ther Kauffman Gatseos, BB (Mrs. George), second alternate. NPC functions through it biennial conference, an interim busine se sion if voted, and a n interim admini tration by a n Executive Committee of three: Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. The e officer er e from the delega te body

in an established order of fraternity rotation (on the basis of founding dates) . Each fraternity, as it comes into office by rotation, thus serves six years on the Executive Committee, starting as Treasurer, progressing to Secretary and then to Chairman. Between biennial conferences, the Executive Committee is responsible for the administration of NPC matters and for directing the standing and any other committees in their work. "WE, THE UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS of women's fraternities stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving to the best of our abifity, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities ." In keeping with this portion of The Panhellenic Creed, the College Panhellenics Committee of NPC serves as a liaison between NPC and the campuses which have national women's fraternities. Area Advisers are appointed from the committee and each of these women is ready to assist those Panhellenics in her area. It is also her responsibility to send NPC information to them. NPC is encouraging summer Panhellenic rush in order that the freshman student may have some knowledge and information concerning sororities before she arrives on campus. Collegiate Panhellenics are being encouraged to "Reach Out" to the girls on campus to encourage them to sign up for rush. The Panhellenics are also encouraged to give the member sororities other services, rather than just establishing rush rules. More and more college Panhellenics are going to an unstructured type of rush. An unstructured rush is not an unplanned rush, but rather one tha t is more flexible and not quite so tilted. Long periods of formal ru h are being discouraged. College Panhellenics are changing to meet the needs of today's college woman. THE PH O ENIX

"WE THE FRATERNITY WOMEN OF AMERICA, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live." This portion of The Panhellenic Creed aptly guides the City Panhellenics . Commi~tee ~f NPC. Fraternity women serve faithfully m their respective City Panhellenics. They maintain a prospective rushee list for use by. all m.ember fraternities. They have Panhelleruc parties for senior high school girls-and some have had Panhellenic State Days. They maintain a good public relations program through their philanthropic and scholarship programs. Actual legislative powers of NPC are limited to enactment of laws for its own government. It is empowered to make recommendations to member fraternities, such recommendations becoming law only after ratification by the member groups. Through such recommendations have come the seven Unanimous Agreements of the Conference. These are The Panhellenic Creed, Panhellenic Compact, Standards of Ethical Conduct, Agreement on Questionnaires and Constitutions, College Panhellenics Agreement, Jurisdiction of a College Panhellenic Council and NPC Declaration for Freedom. Because they have been ratified, the Unanimous Agreements must be followed by all fraternities in NPC until such time as they are amended or rescinded. College and City Panhellenics are similarly required to abide by them. National Panhellenic Conference has many practical and intangible values th.at flow from discussions and exchange of expenences among the officers attending the meetings where the spirit of cooperation is constant!y ~ani!est, even though each member-group mamtams 1ts autonomy. Accomplishments have been achieved through faith in the fraternity ideal on the part of the member groups, and by working together to realize that ideal.

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Children and Youth and chaired a sectional meeting. When Governor Leader formed the State Committee for the Handicapped, she was appointed to that Agency and served with author Pearl Buck. Dr. Smith's achievements are infinite. She had a special feeling for the retarded child and, at the other end of the scale of intelligence, the gifted ones. For thirty years Dr. Smith worked with these children, helping them to learn or guiding their special talents into proper channels. She has worked with thousands of children, more than she is able to estimate, salvaging great numbers of them. As she said, her satisfaction was in putting them on the road to becoming useful citizens. Special Services has come into acceptance for many and varied reasons-Presidents of the United States interested in the crippled and the mentally retarded and a Governor of Pennsylvania with a visually handicapped child. But most of all- new techniques and new insights have made educators, parents and the community aware that children can be helped to live more rewarding and more happy and self-supporting lives if we can find "the ways" to help them. The person now entering the field of special education has the world at his feet. There are literally hundreds of courses, materials,. and training centers to present the last word m research of knowledge, but there must be the human factor-the feel of dignity of each individual and humility- "for by the Grace of God there go I." In addition to her dedication to Special Education, Dr. Smith has been actively involved in the workings of Alpha Sigma Alpha. A membe.r of the Kappa Kappa Chapter of Temple. Umversity, it was there that she served as ~resident. Currently she is serving as the Provmce XII Director of the Miami, Florida, area but she has been on the National Council as an extension officer, and was an active member of the Central Pennsylvania Alumnae Chapter. Throughout the years, Dr. Smith has told people, "You don't ha_ve anythi~g until you share what you have With others. I truly believe that she lives by that creed.

Love 1n ASA Friendship can only grow as people do. A we grow together, a bond begins to form . The bond i one of trust, of caring, But it isn't unbreakable. I know, I've had many broken. Fortunately, lives don't end as friendships do. Just remember back to your first friend Can you even remember her name? I can't, but I can remember yours, And right now that is what is important. For my happiness thrives on friendships, One with true friends, not imposters, Because I need love and care every day of my life. Can you give it? Are you willing? Look at your life- If you are ready, Reach out to someone, anyone, And if you are sincere, they will respond. I know, because I tried it. And you know what happened? I'll give you a hint- it's three words Beginning with the letters A S A. Nancy Brown Delta N u p ledge

(A Life D evoted continued from page 19)

(Evaluation, Dedication continued from page 9)

After retiring from a full time position, she took up oil painting and ceramics. "I finished my first painting the day I was 70 years old," claims this versatile woman. She has finished quite a few painting since then and has exhibited them and ceramics at crafts fairs. Now frs. Kynoch lives in a home overlooking the Vermont Mountain . From the front porch i a blaze of glory during the fall foliage sea on. Onl one block from Norwich Univerity, he doe full time work as a hoste in the dining room. Through thi work, Mrs. Kynoch enjoy the contact with the girl . The name of Kathryn K noch i familiar to all of the re ident of Montpelier, Vermont. Through her communit involvement and participation, her life ha served a a model for the young.

What about our future philanthropic endeavors? Many of our members have indicated that we hould diversify. Suggestions are under advisement at the pre ent time. Surely, there is much to be done. Particular group of handicapped people whose needs are not being met by specific organized in titutions are in serious need of help from people such as we. I refer specifically to physically handicapped persons who are not totally handicapped and who do not qualify for total-care programs. Certain mentally retarded youngster are now living longer than they formerly did, and many enjoy good phy ical health. They have pecific emotional, social and occupational need as young adults. omeone mu t help them. There is much for us to do. The opportunity awaits us!

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ETA ETA Ma rtha Payne Warger

CHI CHI Ba rbara Bray W ilhite

BETA SIGMA Joyce McGee Barton

GAMMA EPSILON Mabel Flaherty Daleiden

GAMMA ZETA Susan Lady Rush

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Sue Bartz, Beta Eta, Hom ecoming Chairman and Panhellenic Council president at D ickinson State College

Coleen D avidson, Epsilon Epsilon, is a member of Xi Phi, an Emporia Kansas State College leadership organization.

Suzanne Froelich, Epsilon Epsilon, is a memb er of Xi Ph i, an Emporia Kansas State College leadership organization

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Ce l est ~ H oward, Epsilon Epsilon, is a memb er of Cardin al Key, wom en's leadership organization .

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Barb Sawyer, Epsilon Epsilon, is a member of Xi Phi, an Emporia Kansas State College leadership organization.

Marla Lupo, Beta Eta, was a cand:date for D ickinson State College H omecoming Royalty.

Sally Armstrong, Beta Kappa, was a candidate for Homecoming Queen at W estern Illinois University

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Sandy Williams, Alpha, was crowned M iss Five-County Fair.

Chris Witherow, A lpha, was Miss Creek '74 at L ongwood College and Ha mpdenSydn ey College Creek Week

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Julie Fern, Gamma Lambda, is Tau Kappa Epsilon S weeth eart at L oyo la University, Chicago.

Vuna Pearson, Eta Eta, is the S igma Chi S weetheart at Kansas State College

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Bobbie Payne, Eta Eta, is Pi Kappa Alpha's Dream Girl at Kansas State College

Nancy Tamayo, Beta Eta, is the Theta Chi D reamgirl at D ickinson State College

collegiate news Debra Bulws, Editor

Alpha Longwood College Fa rmville, Virginia Alphas returned to Longwood late in August to begin another successful and rewarding year. Several members served as Orientation Leaders and as Colleagues- a sophomore big sister which is quite an honor on campus. Jamee West and Eleanor Barbas attended the StudentFaculty Retreat. . . For rush, we have held several mformal coke parties; and in order that we may get to know the rushees better, we are taking them along with us to mixers, and giving dinners for them in the chapter room . The members have been busy writing rush songs, completing rush favors, and preparing "Arnie's Soda Alley" for skit parties. Our Study Buddy Dinner was held for first semester. At this time the member with the highest average of each study buddy pair was treated to a free dinn er. Several of the members made the Dean's List. Ann Ramsey was initiated into Lambda Iota Tau, an international literature society, and Janet Whitten into Alpha Lambda Delta, a freshman honorary. Longwood's Panhellenic Council has been extremely active this year. Along with preparing for rush they presented a slide show on sorority life during orientation. Each Saturday finds members of Junior Panhellenic aiding in a film series given for the local children. Besides writing our weekly letters to ou r adopted Lebanese child and to Carolyn J ohnson, we are trying to come up with some new philanthropic ideas. Some suggestions so far have been visits to the H olly Manor ursing H ome and food drives during Thanksgiving for the needy people of Farmville.

All the Alphas were quite pleased when Melissa Forrest returned from Convention with so many new ideas and with the National Efficiency Award for our chapter. The Alphas were also quite proud of two of our members-Chris Witherow, who was Miss Greek '74 at Hampden-Sydney College, and Sandy Williams, who was crowned as Miss Five-County Fair.-ELEANOR BoRBAS

Alpha Alpha Miami University Miami, Ohio Fall formal rush brought Alpha Alphas the "pick of the crop" in pledges. While our membership director acquainted these girls with A"'Z:.A, the spring pledges entered the last stage of their pledging. "Starlite Week" began with a pancake breakfast in the suite. The pledges were given their star booklets within which are instructions for the week. Following the breakfast was a pledge workshop-the result being a spic an' span suite. Besides doing individual members a favor, writing essays, and collecting signatures these gir!s managed to make an impressive door sign as well. Their big sisses enjoyed having breakfast in_ bed and hearing profound facts. On certain days the pledges wore red and white or green and gold. For the paddle party all the members gathered at Peffer Park for a picnic. The spring pledges revealed an array of shiny paddles and presented to the chapter an up-to-date birthday board and activities calendar. Afterwards we had a sharing ceremony in which we linked our friendships together strengthening the unity within the sorority. The finale, of course, was initiation. Although much attention was given to the spring pledges the Alpha Alphas did not ignore the fall pledges in the least. By inviting the girls to study breaks, movies, and dinners we perpetuated our unity through the program KROP (keep rushing our pledges) .- CAROL MORRISON

Alpha Beta Chapter Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville, Missouri

Alphas keep up the candlelight tradition throughout the year

Summer vacation did not keep the Alpha Betas apart. Thousand Hills State Park was the setting of the annual Alpha Beta reunion on July 7. The events of the day included swimming in the lake and a hot dog roast. In early August the Alpha Betas were represented by Mardi Price at the Northeast Mis ouri State Fair Queen Contest. Mardi won the queen title with a dance routine for her talent.

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Rush began early in September. Everyone was kept busy decorating for parties and meeting rushees. A new idea for the preferential party was "Sunrise Sunset." It was a great success and impressed the rushees. The night of "Yell-In" the Alpha Beta members and pledges got together for a picnic. It was chilly but high spirits kept all the Alphas warm. Alpha Betas attended another picnic on October 8 with all the other sororities on campus. October was a busy time planning for Homecoming. The Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity and the Alpha Betas combined their efforts to make a float. Becky Rives represented the Alphas as a Homecoming Queen Candidate: Everyone supported Becky with posters, flyers, bumper st1ckers and car parades. Alpha Betas were also able to visit with alumnae after the football game at the annual Coke-Tail Party held in the chapter room. Alpha Betas are making plans for a formal which will be held in February.-MARGARET RosEBERY

Alpha Gamm.a Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, Pennsylvania In keeping with the busy Centennial celebration, Alpha Gammas got into full swing with more enthusiam than ever. The first order of business was Homecoming. The theme of the parade, in connection with the Centennial was "Do You Remember . . . " and in the words of Cathy Rendine, president and float chairman, "We thought we'd be very original and title our masterpiece 'Homecoming.'" With the combined efforts of our members and the brothers of Phi Kappa Psi, we produced a prize winning float. Our candidate for queen was social chairman, Barb Engle. Prior to the festivities, a Mother Patroness Tea was held for the new members and mothers. It was great seeing so many returning members who have either graduated or were student teaching. We demonstrated our Alpha pride and love as we worked many endless hours in rushing, decorating and preparing food for the four formal parties. The preÂŁ party, "A Candle in the Wind," touched the hearts of everyone. Our beautiful pledges shared good times working with the members on the floats, car washes, brownie and donut sales, and other fund-raising projects. During the semester, we held a Progressive Dinner at various members' houses, a hayride and enjoyed good times at numerous mixers with fraternities. The fall pledge dance, held at the Ramada Inn, put the finishing touch on a most rewarding semester. We're all very proud of Patty Hines, who received the Frost Fidelity Award at the Convention. We really miss having her enthusiastic personality to guide us. It was a busy fall for the Alpha Gammas, but one that was loaded with fun.-SuE HOLNAIDER

Beta Beta University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado Fall was an especially exciting time for the Beta Betas because we had our first pre-school rush. Our first party was an open house. Skunk Five Card Stud and Roulette were the prevalent games at our Game Party. "Alice in AL.A Land" was the subject of our Theme Party in which there was deep meaning about an Alpha's responsibilities to herself and to the sorority. Our tradi-

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Alpha Gammas boogie their way to the hearts of the rushees tiona! Hawaiian Party included Cindy Colver's rendition of "Bali Hai" and Martha Cheatham's hula dancing talents. We were all exhausted when school began the day after rush, but very excited about each of our new pledges. Each pledge was given a secret big sis who left small presents for her little sis every day for a week. At the end of the week, the pledges discovered who their big sisses were, and some happy tears were shed. Each big sis made her little sis a pledge book which contained initiation points associated with our four aims. These points were achieved by each pledge doing meaningful favors for the chapter members. The main Panhellenic activity is working out the flaws in our pre-school rush program. For the fall, our philanthropic projects were collecting money for the Heart Fund and holding bake sales to support the Billy Martinez Bi-Lingual School here in Greeley. The members of the Beta Beta Chapter of AL.A not only stick together for the fun times but also help each other out when hard work is at hand.-BARBRA ARMBRUSTER

Epsilon Epsilon Kansas State Teachers College Emporia, Kansas The Epsilon Epsilons are very proud of our hardworking fall pledge class. One of their activities as a pledge class was to have a bake sale. Booths were set up in the dorms on campus and in downtown Emporia. The bake sale was very successful and another one is being planned for the spring. This year our pledge program is a little different. We no longer go strictly by the point system. Instead, the pledges do a project for each of the four aims: physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual. These projects can include going to church for spiritual, studying several different times with an active for intellectual, and so on. As a form of pledge review, each pledge is asked one question by a member of cabinet during joint meeting. This assures the chapter members that the pledges are learning their material and also helps the pledges review for their test. An idea that our philanthropic chairman proposed this year was to have a " Breast Cancer Seminar.'' This seminar was held on campus in order to accommodate any interested women in the school and community. Chapter members made posters and advertising was done by our publicity chairman in newspapers on and off campus.

Films were shown and a doctor was present to answer any question . This seminar was very beneficial and informative for us and the women of the community. Panhellenic Council at Emporia has been very busy so far and will continue to be busy throughout the year. The council handled fall rush (which proved to be succes ful for all the Greeks on campus) and set the rush rules. This year, all the girls pledging Greek houses first made a pledge to Panhellenic. This was a step in promoting Greek unity on campus. Panhellenic Council was also in charge of the Greeks' participation in the Bloodmobile Drive on the EKSC campus. Girls from all the houses signed up to help register donors and to give blood. A certification was given to the house whose members donated the largest amount of blood. During the school sponsored "Senior Day" in which high school seniors were on campus, Panhellenic made arrangements to house them in different sorority houses. A display from each house was set up in the Student Union to promote the Greek way of life. Exchange dinners are held every two weeks where five members from one sorority visit another house for dinner. In this way, members from each house can see how other houses do things and that new friends arc made in each house. Panhellenic sponsors "Senior Weekend" on our campus. High school seniors are invited to come and stay at the sorority houses. A picnic, campus tours, a multimedia film presentation about EKSC, and a dance in Union Square are a few of the activities sponsored by Panhellenic this weekend. This weekend helps familiarize the seniors with both campus and the Greek system and always proves very beneficial towards rush.-KAND! K NABE

Eta Eta Kansas State College Pittsburg , Kansas The Alphas at KSCP returned after their short summer vacation, ready to pitch in and p lan for another fun and exciting semester. Ru h was great fun! Everyone enjoyed the parties we had, which were "Playboy Party," "Hawaiian Luau," and "Go Bananas" with a !ide show. We ended our fall rush with the outcome of the largest pledge class on campus for 1974. To show h?w proud we were of our pledges, we held a surprise p1zza party at the house. Activitie mounted the calendar for all the Alphas to par~icipate in, such as, an all-Creek Woodsy, Tau Kappa Epsilon softball Sig Tau Gamma football and Tau Kappa Epsilon Freak Week. We all enjoyed the runouts we were invited to with the men of Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Sigma Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Tau Gamma Tau Kappa Ep ilon Lambda Chi and Sigma Phi E~silon. The Eta Etas held a picnic for our newly developed organization "The Big Brother Club" members who are affiliated with the chapter. AI o, with our big brothers we join together in projects for the house, money-makin~ prOJects and just fun times of playing oftball, football or whatever! Halloween was the date for the Eta Etas fall informal . E eryone dressed up in crazy looking costumes for the festivities of the evening. Homecoming is probably the bigge t excitement builder of the semester for the Eta Etas, because we all work together and enjoy creating a first place representation for our chapter. This year the theme being "Cartoons," \ e cho e the "Flintstone " with "Stone Those Icabods"

as our float and queen car theme. Constructing and planning and putting together brought the Eta Etas far ahead for a chance at the first place position. Repre enting the Eta Eta chapter were Kathy Baker, Alpha Sigma Alpha; Vicky Von, Phi Sigma Epsilon; and Barbara Ciardullo, Big Brother Organization. Selling Alpha Mums, as we have done traditionally for Homecoming, was our biggest money-making project. A trip to Parsons State Hospital for the mentally retarded children was our main philanthropic project. We also sold magazines to head for the top of magazine sales for next year at Convention. We received a large platter recognizing our achievement in this area at the last Convention. The Eta Etas value their sisterhood and devotion which is displayed by each individual, thus we have created an award to honor a sister who has displayed a great amount of concern and leadership within our chapter. The first recipient of our award was our president, Bettiann Naccarato. Honorary Alphas of Eta Eta for the previous spring semester were Best Active, Debby A barr; Best Pledge, D ebbie Poage; Highest Active GPA, Gale Russell; Highest Pledge GPA, Kathy Baker; Most Improved GPA, Jill Wieland.-D EBBIE MoONEY

Kappa Kappa Tem pie University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Kappa Kappa Chapter spent some time last year preparing for the senior dinner. The pledge class prepared a turkey feast with all the trimmings. Then, both pledges and members tempered humorous parodies and skits with sentimental songs for our graduating members. We also joined with Pi Lambda Phi fraternity for a party. There was a large turnout for the beer and pretzels and the music of Breakwater Bay. This semester our pledges have been having bake sales at busy corners on campus. This serves a twofold purpose. It helps with our treasury and also spreads the name of our sorority at our usually-commuter school. Athletically we are represented by Edie Doran and pledges Kathie Doran and Bert Koener on the hockey and lacrosse teams. Meri Berger was ju t elected to the Temple cheerleading squad. Pledge Barbara Nolan is a cheerleader for the Eagles football team. Our football team looks forward to a good scas:>n this year. The Panhellenic Council on campus hosted a pre-game dance at our house and got in the spirit for a rousing win of 34-7 in our first game of the season against Boston College. Our chapter looks forward to another year of fun and true human fellow hip in sisterhood.-LEE FRANCIS

Nu Nu Drexel Un iversity Philadelphia , Pennsylvania What do donuts and kidnaps have in common? Ask an Alpha of the u Nu Chapter at Drexel University how she spent her summer. Those who are big sisters will tell you how they kidnapped their little sisters, and tho e who are little sisters will tell you how thy kidnapped their big i ters. They will all tell you how they went around to all the fraternities on Monday nights to sell donuts as a fund rai er.

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Kidnapping is nothing new at Drexel U. The Alphas are especially good at it. They've had a lot of practice. They grab their victims rather unexpectedly- either out of bed at 6: 00 a.m., or after a meeting, and drag them around greater Philadelphia, either on foot, through the subways, or thrown in the back of a car. Destinations vary. Kidn::1p3 have ended up at The Beer Mug, at Fonzo's for Pizza, at the Pan Hel House for breakfast, and an ice cream parlor for the sundae of your choice. The Nu Nus here at Drexel have quite a reputation for eating at every function. Hanging in the main court of the main building of Drexel University is a twelve foot banner of Mortimor declaring his love for A L:. A. Everyone has been talking about Mortimor and his masters, the Alphas. And they had even more to say when they saw our T-shirts with Mortimor on the front and "Mortimor Loves A"L A Better Than Worms" on the back. Mortimor traveled the gl~be with us and our rushees. Our first rush party was a Sea Shore Party and a salt water taffy pull. Our next party took us to Poland for a Beer Fest complete with kielbase, sauerkraut, and Polka lessons. We went to France for a Fondu Dessert Party. Cake chunks, marshmallows, and banana slices were dipped into mouth watering chocolate and lemon sauces. Our final trip was to the Polynesian Islands for our formal rush party. The members dressed up in grass skirts, and everyone received leis. We feasted on fresh fruit and pineapple salad, and Hawaiian punch. The "trip" will always be remembered by the favors-little rep licas of Mortimor, our mascot.-CATHLEEN 0PENHOWSKI

Phi Phi Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Missouri The Phi Phi Chapter of Northwest Missouri State University has settled down to the routine of campus life once again and faces a year full of eventful activities. Upon returning from summer vacation, the Alphas launched into preparation for formal rush. The Phi Phis experienced a new kind of rushing this fa ll. Rather than pre-school rush, as usual, we conducted rush for two weeks after school started. This was a busy, hectic time for all of us, but the rewards were well worth it. Along with the change in rush ing, the pledge program has been varied, slightly, also. Each year we strive to make our chapter just a little bit better. With this in mind, the following is a list of pledge responsibilities. 1. 50 points in relation to aims (this will be explained more fully later), 2. Spend a minimum of one night per week in the annex (the Alpha hall of the Panhellenic dorm), 3. Appointments with members (these last no longer than one hour, or less than twenty minutes.) The pledge must present at these appointments a pledge book in which she will record the following information about the member: a. Name b. Hometown c. Major d. Dating status e. Birthday f. P ledge date g. Class rank-classification h . Family tree i. On or off campus address. The aims mentioned previously are the Aims of A lpha Sigma Alpha. As such, the pledge must complete 10

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points from each for a 50 point total. The extra ten are from any area. All points should be listed for a week and turned in to the pledge point checker. As you can see, these activities keep the pledges busy. Not only are the pledges bu y, though. So are the members. Seemingly, we jumped from rush right into Homecoming, and many other campus activities. These activities serve to remind us, however, of our appreciation of Alpha Sigma Alpha.- SARA HAMILTON

Beta Gamma Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma Fall semester came rolling around again and everyone was certainly glad to get back to the hallowed halls of good old Northwest Leoser Dormitory and all the Beta Gammas. Foremost in everyone's mind was rush. Rush theme for second night this year was "Soda Shop 1950's." All of us dressed up in bobby socks and rolled-up jeans or long, gathered skirts and letter sweaters. And, due to an unfortunate illness of one skit cast member, Cindy Gentzen, our visiting Field Representative, Diane Yencic, played the part of Soda Jerk for the night. Everyone seemed to enjoy the fun. Third night's activities consisted of the traditional pearl ceremony which could not fail to warm every girl's heart. The biggest reward from our work was wonderful pledges. Some of them were so excited about pledging that they decorated their books the day they picked up their bids ! Go p ledges ! Beta Gamma's activities do not end with rush. Included in the 1974 calendar are several rush parties, car washes, bake sales, collecting for UNICEF on Halloween night, which will serve as our philanthropic project this year, and decorating a float for the Homecoming Parade. -SALLY BEARDEN

Beta Epsilon Madison College Harrisonburg, Virginia T he Beta Epsilons are working hard again th is fall. O n the philanthropic side of things, we are again sponsoring a 17 year old Appalachian child. We are also preparing for our annual Christmas Boutique. The proceeds from this boutique go toward our philanthropic project, the mentally retarded. The Virginia Jaycees have established a camp for the mentally retarded in Bedford County, Virginia, which they have named Alpha Sigma Alpha Park. Our contributions have gone towards tennis courts and a black top recreation area. Things being made by the Beta Epsilons for the boutique include decoupages, candlesticks, key chains, flower rings, wall hangings, and yarn bugs. This fal l, the Beta Epsilons showed real Panhellenic spirit for our Homecoming parade. We worked along with Sigma Nu fraternity on a Homecoming float with the theme, "Cheers to Octoberfest." Also that evening after the parade, field hockey games, and football game, we had a banquet at the Holiday Inn for our parents and alumnae. Following the meal, the Beta Epsilons presented a slide show featuring "the four sides of A L:.A. " The food was good, and the entertainment was great!!! -BETTY LEWIS

Beta Zeta University of Southwestern Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana The fall semester has been a busy, fun-filled one for the Beta Zetas. The year began with rush and great pledges. Since the time these girls pledged they were "full speed ahead" with the Alpha spirit. The pledges were busy learning about Alpha Sigma Alpha, and had several pledge projects including a supper with all the other sororities. The Beta Zeta pledges made the invitations and nametags. For Halloween, the pledges gave the members a party. The party was filled with excitement and plenty of laughs. Another pledge project involved the cleaning of fraternity houses to raise money. Panhellenic activities kept the Alphas busy too. Rush Week, Greek socials, and Greek Week were just a few of the Panhellenic events that highlighted the year. The Alphas were also busy with the philanthropic project- the Johnny Scott Center for R etarded Children. The Beta Zetas sponsored a weekend in New Orleans at the Royal Orleans Hotel; meals and a tour were also included in the prize. Tickets were sold and the drawing was held at the beginning of the spring semester.STEPHANIE RussELL

Beta Eta Dickinson State College Dickinson, North Dakota The Beta Eta pledge program consists of eight weeks during which the pledges meet with the pledge trainer one night a week. The meeting is opened with devotions and each pledge is responsible for finding a prayer for one devotion. A discussion follows that and if any of the pledges have questions they can ask the pledge trainer. Then a te t is given and this test is over the assigned chapters in the p ledge manual. A "gab" session follows where the girls talk over the week's activities and talk over any p ossible problems. The session ends with the pledge trainer giving a "thought" for the week. The pledge manual is used as an informative piece of material and as a history. The pledges are expected to read one or two chapters a week and are then tested on these chapters. The pledge manuals are also used for reference after the pledge period is over. The Panhellenic activities that the Panhellenic Council has been working on include planning for formal rush which will be held December 10, 11 , and 12. Philanthropic activities include the planning of a Thanksgiving project where a turkey is given to an unfortunate family of the community. Also the annual Easter egg hunt will again be held this year. Other activities that the chapter has planned include the selling of Homecoming mums to raise money for the chapter, working on the Homecoming A"i:.A float, having an alumni tea at which the chapter's outgoing adviser was honored, and planning for more rush parties.LINETTE K UTSO:-<

Beta Theta Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, Michigan The Beta Thetas are on the Ru h tarted the second week fast week . Bid Day took place and it did not bring us bad luck

go once again. of classes and lasted two Friday, September 13th at all. In fact it brought

us some fantastic pledges. They are always keeping their big sisters on their toes. One doesn't know when to expect a Raid. September 28th marked the Beta Theta's annual Family Day. It began with a coffee at the house, after all went and cheered CMU to a 42-8 football victory over Dayton and then to a lovely buffet dinner at the H(\liday Inn. Everyone had an enjoyable time. O ctober 19th equals H omecoming. This year the Beta Thetas sponsored Pam Pifer for Homecoming Candidate. The house was buzzing this weekend with all the alumnae. What a big time! Fall semester also brings about a philanthropic project that the Beta Thetas look forward to every year and that is joining the Alma Masonic Home for a Halloween Party. What a good time singing, eating and of course we can't forget the costume judging contest, all original designs. November lOth we celebrate Founders' Day with of course good food and many friends. We can not forget Dinner Dance November 16th at the Doherty in Clare, Michigan. A night many will never forget. You know what I mean. Time has gone by fast and it has been another great semester for the Beta Thetas and we hope yours was great tool-JILL ElSING.

Beta Iota Radford College Radford, Virginia The Beta Iotas returned this year looking forward to a successful fall rush program. It began on September 16 with open house. Rushees were greeted and escorted by the members with a warm welcome as they observed evidences of A"i:.A sisterhood. The second party, held on September 18, was a Card Party with ice cream sundaes, recreation, and entertainment from the 1974 spring quarter pledges. On September 14, A"i:.A at Radford helped to sponsor a Panhellenic Dance for the student body at the student union building. September 25 found us at Claytor Lake State Park for an annual returning-fall picnic. Ribbon pledging was on October 1 and spring pledges' initiation was on O ctober 8. Halloween was celebrated at our dear adviser, Mrs. Jean B. Einstein's, home. The members were each required to come impostoring another member. Our Founders' Day banquet was held at the DonaldsonBrown Center at VPI. We observed this A"i:.A holiday with the neighboring A"i:.A chapter at Virginia Tech . The fall pledges presented a skit and Dr. Marie Waters, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Radford, was our guest speaker. Senior send-off was held on ovember 6. Alpha's field representative visited us during the week of October 16 through 21. It was a great pleasure having her here at R adford College.- DEBBIE GRANT

Beta Kappa Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois The Beta Kappas returned to Macomb in early September enthusiastic about beginning another successful year.

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Rush was our first big event and rush we did! From September 21-27 we worked hard, using such themes for our parties as "The Fifties" and "At the Circus." But our endless hours of planning, decorating, and rushing were rewarded with the pick-up of an outstanding fall pledge class. Our thanks to rush chairman Nancy Schnake and her assistants, LuAnne Vandenboom and Mary Ellen Zeman, for a j :>b well done! Our second big event was Homecoming held on October 12. Since this was WIU's 75th anniversary, the theme for Homecoming was "Golden Records in a Diamond Year." This year we decided to build a house deck instead of a float using the theme "Return to Sender." We used the tune of the song "Stop, in the Name of Love" for our cheer in the Yell-Like-Hell Contest. We would like to congratulate our president, Sally Armstrong, for making the H omecoming Queen's court. Our fall party was held on October 25 and was a great success. Because it was near Halloween we decided to make it a masquerade party, giving prizes for the best costumes. The follow ing Sunday, the Beta Kappas participated in powder puff football. A great time was had not only by those who participated but by the onlookers as well. - PAULA SMLTH

Beta Lambda State College of Arkansas Conway, Arkansas Fall semester got off to a fantast ic start for the Beta Lambdas. Formal rush was a great success . Diane Yencic, Field Representative, visited during the week and helped with rush. T he first theme party was a "Fifties Pajama Party." Members had lots of fun teaching the "bunny hop" to the rushees. The next theme party wa> the "Roaring Twenties" complete with flappers, gangsters, strippers, and policemen. The "Garden of Love" was the theme of the last party of formal rush. This party showed the serious side of the Beta Lambdas. The members were rewarded for all their hard work and hours spent in preparation for rush with a wonderfu l pledge class. The week fo llowing rush was spent getting to know the pledges. Many members and pledges attended a football game, met in the student center for a coke, and played intramural softball. This year should hold much in store for the Beta Lambdas as they work together on their activities and show others the sisterhood that Alpha Sigma Alpha holds for them.-VrcKEY SwiNK

Beta Mu Henderson State College Arkadelphia, Arkansas Beta Mu Chapter returned to the H SC campus ready for fall rush to begin. T he traditional AL.A Showboat informal party again highlighted our rush progra~. Dressed in our Southern Belle costumes and saloon g1rl bar dresses we entertained our rushees with a bit of the "Ole South." Members as well as rushees enjoyed the follies. Our formal party of "Welcome to Our AL.A World" proved to be a huge success.

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This fall semester we are also busy revamping our pledge program. This mainly includes enforcing what we now have and adding new excitement to the program. The pledge manual will serve as the basis of ground work for the pledges and their 路understanding of the true meaning of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Honors and activities that have been bestowed upon Beta Mus include HSC Reddie Cheerleaders, Lynn Reese and Susan Durkee; Phi Sigma Epsilon calendar girl, Camille Parker; Sigma Phi Epsilon Sweetheart, Carol Jo Clark ; and Phi Lambda Chi Sweetheart, Dana Richardson. Other Beta Mus have positions on the Student Government Association and have been chosen Who's Who in American Colleges and Uni versities. The Beta Mus are looking forward to a busy and prosperous year with many activities and projects.- ANN RETHERFORD

Beta Nu Murray State University Murray, Kentucky Excited, enthused, and anxious describe the Beta Nus returning to Murray State's campus for fall rush. The excitement increased as we practiced our new skit, "Alpha Graffiti." Rush favors were old fashi oned soda candles and blue plaques with Betsy Clark figures with the caption LOVE IN AL.A. Happiness over candlelights, engagements, and summer events equalled our happiness with our new enthusiastic fall pledges. Beta Nus fell right into the swing of things starting with the inter-sorority softball games . The members that didn't play softball cheered the players on to victory. With our enthusiasm high and our voices loud we were excited and ready for the annual Lambda Chi Alpha Watermelon Bust. Although everybody wasn't able to win trophies we had fun participating in the events and eating lots of watermelon. For the first time the Beta Nus had an Arts & Crafts Festival selling different kinds of plaques, candles, purses, and ceramic dolls to the campus and community. We built our Homecoming float with the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity with the theme being "Joy to the World." H aving had so much fun with our skit through rush we had a " Fifties Dance" hostessing the Southern Illinois University chapter on their skioout. Two more outstanding dates on the Beta Nu's calendar were Fall R etreat on November 8 and Founders' Day D ance on November 16. Founders' Day was more exciting than usual because the Eastern Illinois University, Gamma Omega Chapter, came down to celebrate it with us this year. At the Initiation Banquet, Karen Sullivan was named Ideal P ledge; the Ideal Active Award went to Connie L amkin. Debbie Simmons was presented with the best pledge scrapbook award and Becky Sharpe received the award for the highest scholarship. T he Alphas were in many of Murray State's campus activities. Charlotte R eid was elected Freshman Representative by her class. T he Beta Nu Pearl lavalier was presented to Paula Wurm for her outstanding service to our chapter. With our sisterhood growing there isn't anything that can stop the Beta Nus in the 1974-1975 school year.PATTY WRYE

Beta Rho Northern Illinois Un iversity DeKalb, Illinois With ru h starting the third week of school this year the Beta Rhos found themselves bu y but enthusiastic almost immediately upon their return to school. Despite the pressures of being assistant rush chairman for Panhell, rush went especially smoothly thi semester and our pledges showed the result of all our efforts. Following ribbon pledging everyone took a "night out on the town" to show off all our sparkling new faces. Pledging officially began one week later and the p ledges wa ted no time in proving their special Alpha spirit. That very night our regular chapter meeting was interrupted by a phone call from the men of Sigma Pi. ew pledge mothers were surpri ed to find all their A'2. A pillows had been stolen and passed out to several different fraternities by our "sneaky" new members. We were informed that the pillows wouldn't be returned unless the whole chapter serenaded each of the fraternities involved. Surprised, but happy, we spent the rest of the night clapping and singing around Greek Row. Be ides planning their own special activities, our pledge have been busy in other ways. Two pledge exchanges were scheduled, one with Sigma Pi and one with Delta Up ilon. The Sig Pis suggested a barbecue instead of a regular dinner or wake-up breakfast. Everyone had a good time and the pledges of both houses put together a skit imitating their chapter members, adding a special touch to the evening. Our pledges also looked forward to " Pledge ight Out," a party sponsored by Sigma Chi for all the fraternity and sorority p ledges on campus. It proved to be a good time for everyone.

Beta Rho pledges are all smiles after pledging meet and talk with girls in different sororitie . The results were discussed among the houses and the overall opinion was that the dinner was extremely successful and could be an annual event. This was the first tep towards what Panhellenic hopes to be accomplishing throughout the year. One activity which Beta Rho sponsors each seme ter is an all-pledge breakfast put on by our own pledge . We feel this is one way in which we as an individual sorority can contribute to this theme on Greek unity. Our biggest activity this semester, directly related to the university as a whole, is of course Homecoming. The theme this year is "The Greatest Show on Earth ." and working with the men of Theta Chi, we have high hopes of doing e pecially well, not only on our float, but in softball and vo lleyball activities as well. Besides looking forward to the footbal l game, we are excited about seeing alumnae who were all invited to an open house to be he ld before the game. Ideas for philanthropic projects are in the tentative stage right now, but we are hoping to have a Christmas party for under-privileged children -or the children of migrant worker . This activity has been very succe sful in the past and we hope that by working with a fraternity it will be again, a very rewarding and successful project not only for the children, but ourselves as well. All in all, Beta Rho is doing especially well and is fired up for what looks to be an exciting year.- DIANE CooK

Beta Sigma Southwest Missouri State Springfield , Missouri

Beta Rhos had a "night out on the town" to celebrate rush success Panhellenic activities this year have been emphasizing the importance of Greek unity among the different sororities and fraternitie . Several activities such as an all-Greek formal or mixer have been suggested in hopes that we will become more involved with each other and thus be strengthening the Greek sy tern as a whole. A progressive dinner was held in which one-half the members from all the sororities rotated from house to house where they spent approximately 20 minutes getting to

Every fall the pledges have a mum ale for Homecoming. They take orders two weeks before Homecoming and the mums are delivered the morning of Homecoming. Last spring we started a big brother program. The chapter voted on men from the fraternities to be big brothers. This program has worked very well. Besides helping the pledges the big brothers also help the re t ?i the chapter. They support us at our games, do odd Jobs around the house and help the pledges carry off their big sisters. This year fall ru h had many new ideas to promote better participation for rush orientations. One of these ideas brought about by Panhellenic was selecting a rush coordinator. Eva Miller was selected for the position

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which entailed such jobs as the setting up of summer teas in Springfield, Columbia, Kansas City and St. Louis. By having the summer teas, girls got acquainted with the Greek system and met many new faces. This also promoted much more participation towards rush registration. At present Panhellenic is writing up a new rush program mainly to promote better Greek unity between sorori tics. Panhell is also working among the pledges to "keep up the spirit." The main slogan for Panhell this year is "Greeks in '74 do more" . . . . they sure have!-CATHY McBRIDE

booths for money raising purposes. We will be selling apples. Besides the Homecoming festivities our Panhellenic Council put together our formal rush program and is planning a reception for our new university president, John P. Bernard, along with a future get together between the Panhellenic Council Inter-Fraternity Council and fraternity and sorority p;esidents which should b~ lots of fun and give our leaders a chance to get to know each other better. A Faculty Dessert will also be held in the near future. As for our philanthropic projects, we will be working on a project with our alumnae group and plan to work at the Oshtemo Day Care Center for the Profoundly Retarded.-NANCY SuTHERLAND

Bet.a Upsilon Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana The Beta Upsilons received top honors this year 路in the Women's Division of Campus Carnival. They were also credited with having the highest ticket sales of any group that participated. Chairman for the event was Teresa Buchanan. The theme that was presented by the group was " The Sideshow" featuring three main attractions: the pie-throw, the ring-a-beer, and the dart throw. The girls were also busy with formal rush. At one set of parties rushees helped in making mobiles for the children's ward of St. Anthony's Hospital. Jill Hinkle is rush chairman and is now concentrating her efforts on open rush. The girls are now busy with October Homecoming events including Homecoming Queen contest, trike race, mum sale and completion of the Homecoming banner. Karen Keller was chosen by the Alphas as their queen candidate. The Alphas also bought a new trike and plan on winning in the race. The sale of mums for Homecoming was headed by Barbara Sporer. Kathy Kennedy designed the Homecoming banner carrying the slogan, " A'2.A's Say Stomp 'Em." The Beta Upsilons are currently selling popcorn as a money-making project. Susie Hayes is the chairman for this project.-MARY Jo HoFF

Beta Psi Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan Well the Beta Psis began fall semester with great enthusiasm for rush and many super ideas that went over well like a pretzel party, the "Alpha" game party, and a wine tasting party. Our Kalamazoo alumnae group also gave us a rush workshop and party which was just fantastic. The ideas we were given were very helpful. We were even greeted at the door by our very own mascot, Raggedy Ann herself. It's really a great feeling to have the alums working with us and it gives us a chance to really get to know some of the ladies that have helped to make Alpha Sigma Alpha what it is today. Homecoming is right around the comer and we are planning an alumnae-collegiate coffee hour after the football game. This will also be a time to again see our S.O.S.'s (slightly older sisters) who are members of the nearby alumnae group. Along with our Panhellenic Council and Inter-Fraternity Council we are participating in the annual Soap Box Derby with a carnival and selling

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Gamma Beta University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, Wisconsin First semester got off to a good start with the Gamma Betas doing their philanthropic project with the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at the annual Jerry Lewis Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy on Labor Day weekend. The next few weeks were mainly centered around rush parties and plans for the coming year. An English tea party was our first formal party, with some members of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity serving as butlers. Next on the agenda was a pizza party, which was also a huge success, ending with our rainbow ceremony. We gave each of the rushees an octopus made out of yarn as a keepsake. A rush party was held with Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity at their house where our new pledges got a chance to get acquained with the TKE's and their rushees. Gamma Betas were more than happy to meet our n ew field representative, Marcia Oliverio, who picked a perfect weekend to visit. She went with us to the Sigma Pi cornroast and the Sigma Phi Epsilon canoe race, in which two of our members, Cheryl Hoffmann and Sue Tellefsen, participated and "held their own" very well. We were glad to show Marcia what the Alphas in Point do for excitement. For money-making activities, Gamma Betas sponsored a carwash, which was very successful. We also gave our pledges an opportunity to "give full measure" helping us with it. A bake sale is planned as a money-making project, too; and our pledges will be helping us with this, also. To take advantage of the frosty fall weather and colorful countryside here in northern Wisconsin, a hayride with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is being planned as one of Gamma Beta's date parties for this semester. For a spooky Halloween, we are brewing up a Halloween costume party. With Homecoming weekend coming up, Gamma Beta is looking forward to taking first place in all the games. For the King and Queen crowning ceremony, Sue Tellefsen is representing A'2.A along with AI Meyer, one of Sigma Phi Epsilon's pledges. We are also anticipating a good time at the Homecoming Alumnae Brunch before the game with several of our alumnae. A booth for Alpha Sigma Alpha will also be set up for a local event called "Organizational Orgy" which will give Gamma Betas the opportunity to let students and community know all about our sorority on the Stevens Point campus.-CHERYL HoFFMANN

Gamma Zeta

Gamma Iota

University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, Arkansas

Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York

Gamma Zeta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha returned to school with high spirits. In September, the Alphas participated in a powder puff football game with Sigma Kappa. It was a great deal of fun as well as a m o n~ y足 mak ing project. We won 20 to 0. Our offense with quarterback Judy Fite plunged forw~rd with touchdow~ plays, while the defense held the !me. Our .success IS due partly to the cooperation of two great Phi Lambda Chi coaches. For a change of scene, we had our regularly scheduled meeting at Beth Smith's house in Pine Bluff. Along with refreshments everyone enjoyed the close fellowship. We appreciated 'the Smith's kindness and hospitality. An annual event in downtown Monticello is the Fun Festival where each organization takes part in the activities. T his year as our project, we set up a dart throwing booth and a dollar walk. Everything was going fine until it started raining. Despite the rain, we had a blast and raised some profit from the booths. Gamma Zeta Chapter is involved in intramurals under our new athletic director, Bee R odden. So far we h ave played Roger Hall in volleyball and won. We look forward with enthusiasm to the coming games! We were well represented at the Greek mixer. This year promises to be a great one with rush having already begun.- LINDA McCLAIN

Gamma Iota has successfully completed its fall quarter! With rushing finally over and pledging in full swing, the Alphas are eager for an equally successfu l winter quarter. O ur annual Founders' Day Cocktail Party was held November 16 in our basement. The band that played for us, "Fresh Air," was excellent and everyone had a great time. Even though we had quite the mess to clean up the next day, everyone helped and all went smoothly. For our Christmas Boutique, the sisters each made 15 items to be sold. This is our most successful fund raising project. Bake sales also prove to be successful fund raisers. Alphas have also had a variety of speakers. Fall quarter, we sponsored a Career Symposium for women. We followed through with this idea and already have more speakers lined up for winter quarter. We host our "Winter Weekend" in late February. Thursday, the first night, we hold our serenade. Regardless of the weather we will be singing in good spirits! Friday night we hold an informal party with a theme in our basement. T his is always a lot of fun. And finally, on Saturday, we hold our formal dinner dance. D etails haven't been worked out as yet but Saturday night is alw.ays a beautiful party. Well, that's about it for winter quarter! I'll be writing soon to let you know about spring and all of our activities.- DAwN ALLEN

Gamma Kappa Gamma Eta Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania While the Gamma Etas have been busy with various activities across campus, our pledges, too, have been busy fulfilling their duties. Our pledge program emphasizes the four aims of the sorority. Under each of these aims, we have certain requirements. Among the requirements of the social aspect, each pledge is required to get a " pearl" from every member. These pearls are simply small discs of paper designed individually by each member. When a member feels she knows a pledge well enough, she gives her a pearl. Each pledge then arranges her pearls on a poster in the likeness of our pin. Through this program, every member and pledge become closely acquainted . Along another line, our pledges are required to do a fund-raising project. Currently, our pledges are planning rent-a-pledge. This consists of calling various fraternities and offering to do chores for a small fee, for example, ironing clothes for the members. Pledge meetings are held every week; along with the usual activities of this meeting, a pledge test is given. The tests cover each chapter of the pledge manual and the members' biographies. As a chapter, philanthropically, we are participating in Alpha Kappa Lambda's annual Bike-a-thon. Three days will be spent collecting money on campus and in towns around our area. Some of the brothers and our members will bicycle to these towns and then on to Pittsburgh where the money will be presented to the Children's H ospital. We hope to be successful in raising a lot of money.-DOREEN FEGLEY

Glenville State College Glenville, West Virginia Our National R ush Chairman Paula Cyrus and our Province Director Marti Stratton were here the weekend of October 4-6. We had a great time visiting with them, but more important we held a Rush Workshop to exchange new ideas-we learned a greaf deal. We decided to have our weekly business meeting with informal rush activities. We also decided on a Lady Bug Party at which the girls will make Lady Bugs by painting smooth flat rocks with red, white and black enamel, then take them home as favors. The actives and pledges have been involved in volleyball intramurals which have created much enthusiasm, support, and fun . Many girls have been invited out to help us build our Homecoming Float-willing hands make light work and new friends. Our field representative, Diane Yencic, was visiting us November 3-10. We enjoyed her stay very much and she was of great help to us-as well as lots of fun. A philanthropic activity this year is helping other Greeks on campus to collect food and clothing to be given to those in need at Christmas. -PHYLLIS BARNHART

G.amma Lambda Loyola University Chicago , Illinois This year, the sisters of Gamma Lambda combined traditional pledge ideas with new ones in an interesting and exciting program. Basically, our programs emphasize the feeling of sisterhood, which is so important for the existence of a sorority. We stress the relationships of sisterhood, and encourage a feeling of unity, both among

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are awa~d_ed a "pearl" towards their pin. R equirements for rece1vmg a pearl are explicitly spelled out in our p!~dge pr~gram. At the end of pledging, pledges receive special presents, depending on how many pearls they've earned . Fin~lly, !?!edging comes to a peak during Alpha Week, at which time the sisters have a party for the pledges, and the pledges have one for the sisters. Alpha Night mark~ the end of pledging, and the celebration by all of the Sisterhood of Alpha Sigma Alpha- Gamma Lambda style!- SuE A. MERKNER

Gamma Mu Adrian College Adrian, Michigan

Gamma Lambda pledges and membership director are all smiles the pledge class members, and between the pledges and members. Pledging rules as set forth by Loyola's Panhellenic Council include a pledge period of six weeks and the maintenance of a 2.0 (C) average by all pledges. Traditionally, the pledge class works together on a secret project, such as a wall hanging or bulletin board, which is presented to the sisters at the end of pledging. They also work together on a philanthropic project. The pledges receive weekly and daily assignments, for which they receive merits. Assignments include helping a member with a task, running errands, or learning pledge material (songs, facts, etc.) A chapter or two of the pledge manual is assigned weekly, and the pledges must take written or oral tests on the material. Pledges are expected to correspond frequently with their "filos," a "secret sister" who writes them notes and gives little gifts during the pledge period. Pledges are also required to visit or talk to their pledge mother every day. Coke dates are an important part of our pledge program. Pledges must make arrangements to visit and talk with every member in the chapter by making a coke date, after which the member signs the pledge's address book, to represent the fact that she now knows the pledge on a more personal basis than she did before. All of these elements foster greater friendship and sisterhood in our chapter. Halfway through pledging, all pledges individually meet with the executive board of elected officers to privately discuss their feelings on pledging. This evening, known as "Boards," is usually followed by a pledge celebration. This year, three important changes were made in our pledge program. Demerits, which can be given by any member for a failure in some aspect of pledging, used to be "worked off" by the pledge through doing something the member asked. Now, demerits are simply the taking away of merits, and since each pledge must have 300 merits by Alpha Week, she works hard at earning back the merits she lost. Weekly activities for both pledges and sisters were planned this year, and consist of either an intellectual, social, or philanthropic nature. We also began a new tradition this year, the "Pearl Program," where pledges who deserve extra commendation for any part of pledging

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With rush just around the corner, an all Greek sing took place to help support the Greek spirit on campus. ~n<;>t~er panhellenic activity included going to the mdividual dorms answering any questions about rush. Another activity was an all Greek picnic. One of the philanthropic projects was going trick-ortreat for _DNICEF. ~lans are in the process for making a ten mile walk with the proceeds going to a local charity.-CINDA BECK

Gamma Omicron Clarion State College Clarion, Pennsylvania Gamma Omicrons returned late in August to begin the fall semester with alumna Jacque Nuss as a new advisor. With our first meeting, the excitement of rush activities began to grow. Round Robin was our first ruch activity and we displayed our trophies, turtles, Raggedy Ann, banners, etc., to the rushees. We also sang songs and Cathy Weible, our rush chairman, presented a slide show for what Alpha means to us, while Sally Bartoli provided the narration. Our informal party, "A'2.A Roundup," had a western theme and soon we began song and decoration workshops. On one Saturday afternoon, we all pulled together and everyone poured into our lounge to help make the decorations. Soon, we were spilling out into the halls, building wagons and fences from cardboard. Lanterns, saddles, straw bales and everyone's Western costume really set the mood for our party. We used a pick-up truck filled with hay to pick up our rushees and took them to the party. At the party, we square danced (our weeks of practice really paid off here) and worked up an appetite for the hot dogs and lemonade. The evening of our formal party was a touching one for all of our members. In an atmosphere .of soft music, candlelight, and long gowns, everyone became better acquainted. We had refreshments of punch, ham, potato salad and relishes, and cake. After a relaxing meal, we formed a friendship circle and sang "A Place For You" and "Dream," as our rushees participated in the pearl ceremony. Soon after that evening, we picked up our pledges and escorted them to the suite for the ribboning ceremony and pizza party. We enjoyed singing and talking with our pledges; we were really excited to have a new pledge class. Our pledge program centered on ways to get the pledges and sisters to know each other well and close ties were soon being formed. These ties began as we really worked hard on our Homecoming float entered in

Clarion's Autumn Leaf Festival. The theme was "Pennsylvania Revisited" and we were grateful to our chairman, Deby Westerman, for her long hours of organizational work. We also sponsored Jill Packard, Karen Finnerty, and Sue Dodge in the Homecoming Queen contest. The pledge class worked together and provided entertainment for one of our philanthropic projects-our Halloween party for the disadvantaged children o~ th~ area. The chidren enjoyed bobbing for apples, dressmg m costumes, and the punch and Halloween treats. Another one of our philanthropic projects was to collect for UNICEF. On one Sunday morning, our pledges provided donuts and hot chocolate for us in the lounge and afterwards, we went to church together. It gave us a warm feeling to be sitting together, making this Sunday a special one. To keep us active and on our toes, our pledges also provided an evening of organized recreation in our gymnasium. A rousing game of volleyball between the members and the pledge class was a highlight of the evening. As our pledges approached the day of their test on the pledge manual, they were grateful that they had studied weekly for the "quizzes" on the pledge manual given by Peg Burkhouse, membership chairman, and her committee. To celebrate Founders' Day, a dinner was held at the Wolf's Den restaurant on the evening of November 15. The restaurant had a rustic atmosphere, because it was very beautifully decorated as a barn; it even had a water wheel turning inside! Taking a date was optional and all of those attending had an enjoyable evening. As pledging neared its end, we enjoyed an overnight Cabin Party with the pledges at a nearby community center. The pledges presented a skit and a song and a mock "Kangaroo Court" was held. The evening brought back a lot of memories to the members and our pledges felt the close bonds that had formed already! During the Christmas season, our chapter visited a nearby home for elderly people. They enjoyed our visiting with them and singing with us. One of our last social events for the semester was our annual Christmas party, complete with Christmas tree and Santa Claus. At this time, sisters learned who their "secret sisters" had been, and they, as well as members of their family, exchanged gifts. Carols were sung; the party was a beautiful end to another wonderful semester of sisterhood for Clarion's Alphas!-CoNSTANCE J. FRONTZ

Gamma Rhos enjoy a Fifties Party

Homecoming brought with it all the hours of planning, gathering and building of our parade float. With the "Sesame Street" theme, the sisterhood was proud to display the most beautiful float. Two sisters graced the annual Homecoming court. Janice Martin was the candidate for Phi Sigma Kappa while Melissa Mazza represented the Alphas. An after-game reception took place to welcome the alumnae back to campus. Pledging this fall included self improvement and togetherness. Activities planned were a pledge trip to another Alpha chapter, an overnight outing at a college owned Pocono lodge, and the annual house to house trick-or-treating. Greek interaction materialized during pledging when we traded pledges. Trading is made with one fraternity or sorority at a time followed by a switchback of pledges and a party. In years past, this experience has served as a unifying element of Greek feelings on campus. Philanthropic programs for this semester included the annual Halloween and Christmas parties for the retarded children plus working with these children every Tuesday night at the Y.M.C.A. sponsored recreation night. Aside from the usual celebrations as pledge party, Founders' Day, Christmas party, and Formal, Gamma Rho Chapter is initiating its first annual hayride and square dance this year. We hope it will add a complete change of pace and a good time.-BECKY RAYRURG

Gamm.a Rho East Stroudsburg State College East Stroudsb urg , Pennsylvania Ru h was the start of an enthusiastic semester at Gamma Rho. Our rush parties ranged from a breakthe-ice taffy apple and cider party to a serious wine and cheese get together. Highlighting the functions, with a bit of nostalgia, was a dress-up 50's band party. All teas were brief but memorable. Each rushee was given a big sister for the evening. This gesture seemed to facilitate a cordialness which put everyone in a "getting-to-know-you" spirit. Acquainting the rushees with the sisterhood was done during the introductions by adding a personal fact needed to individualize each sister.

Gamma Psi Edin boro State College Edinboro, Pennsylvania The members of Gamma Psi Chapter are back in full swing. As a result of our rush party with a theme of "Surfin' Alpha Sigma Alpha ," a beach par y take off, we have a great pledge class. This semester's Membership Director icci Sirianni and Pledge Trainer Bernie Hattjar have compiled an exciting and surprise packed pledge program, which includes the traditional pledge activities along with some unique events which the Gamma Psis

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have conjured up. Some of the traditional activities include a member scavenger hunt and a traditional Alpha cleanup. The program consists of a series of planned memberpledge activities including a costume party for Halloween, Cider-Doughnut party, a Sadie Hawkins party in October where everyone must dress up like Lil' Abner and Daisy Mae. This is a first for the members and we anticipate a great time. A surprise sit-down dinner is also planned for the pledges, one in which the pledges cook dinner for the members and then the members will surprise them by letting them enjoy the feast. Activities are planned with inter sorority and fraternity get-togethers, a softball game, a football game, and a combination mixer with another sorority and fraternity. Panhellenic has also initiated a Greek sing, which will be an experience for the entire Panhellenic and InterFraternity Council. The pledge book, Encounter, will be stressed very much this semester; written exams will be used to ensure true understanding of the material. In regards to the sisterhood essays, which were mandatory in the past, this semester a sisterhood program will be presented to the members by the pledge class entitled "What Have I Found in Sisterhood." It will give the pledge class an opportunity to express their feelings about sisterhood through dramatization and song. The pledge program this fall will be exciting and very successful. It is set up to make pledging a worthwhile and rewarding experience for the entire sisterhood which is our ultimate goal as a sorority. Our philanthropic plans include visiting our adopted Grandparents at the San R osario Nursing Home and collecting for UNICEF. Our spring pledge class adopted a Grandmother and since then, the entire sorority has adopted her also. Visiting a children's hospital with favors and a planned program is also underway for this semester. The members of Gamma Psi are working hard and are extremely enthusiastic about our well organized and exciting fall semester.-NICCI SIRIANNI

Delta Epsilon Mansfield State College Mansfield, Pennsylvania Delta Epsilons had a busy and fun-filled fall semester starting with rush. We entertained the fall rushees to the theme of "An Alpha Sigma Alpha Carnival." Our thanks to Ruthie May for her great job as rush chairman. The pledges had many fund raisers during pledging, a tum-about day, and a play day where they had games for the members to play very early in the morning. The pledges were then honored with a dance and a banquet in Painted Post, New York. Homecoming was October 12 as we entered our "Walt Disney's Castle" in the parade. Vicki Calderazzo was our candidate for Homecoming Queen. With Halloween came our Halloween party. All the members enjoyed dressing up. Everyone had a great time. The Delta Epsilons have been busy with moneymaking projects and with selling stationery as a philanthropic project. On October 27, we honored our advisers at a tea. Founders' Day was also celebrated by the Delta Epsilons.-STEPHANIE SILSBEE

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Delta Et.a De Paul University Chicago, Illinois After enjoying a summer that included our annual boat dance and a weekend of recollection, Delta Eta returned to school prepared for rush. We participated in our Inter-Sorority Council's Rush Tea which included a slide show of the various activities a sorority can have. Next was our own tea-with the theme "AL.A-A New Beginning." Rushees and sisters alike had a memorable time which included entertainment of an unusual version of the "hokey-pokey" by two "midget" members. Later, our rush party borrowed an idea from Uncle Sam, "AL.A wants YOU!" With mixers and school work it was a busy fall quarter for alL-BoNNIE GROTA

Delta Theta Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois Delta Theta Chapter had a very enthusiastic pledge class this fall. One of the projects they organized was a reverse rush party in which the pledges rushed the members. This helped them prepare for their first formal rush in January. For skip-out the pledges took the members to Beta Nu Chapter at Murray State and wrote a song about the experience. To help develop spiritually, the pledges often attend church with the members, and on the physical side, everyone participated in an inter-sorority volleyball tournament sponsored by the Sig Pis. Besides the regular pledges, Delta Theta has pledges of a new type. This year, for the first time, there is a big brother program. To welcome the big brothers to the group, the sisters gave a nightclub party with bunny name tags and a floor show. The big brothers helped the pledges with skip-out and are completing pledge books and a house project before they are initiated. Delta Theta is very active in Inter-Greek activities. At the beginning of the year Inter-Greek Council sponsored a casino night for SIU students. The Council is also planning a philanthropic project together with the police department. It is called Operation Merry Christmas and is a collection of canned goods and other donations. Two of the sisters are officers in Panhellenic Council. Donna Capron is president and Betsy Hensley is treasurer. Panhellenic started the year with a picnic to unite the sororities on campus and their new pledges. Later, the City Panhellenic gave a cook-out for. the sororities. Also, there was an Illinois Panhellenic Convention at the University of Illinois which several sisters attended. Delta Theta is planning their annual philanthropic project, a trip to the Anna School. During the visit the sisters play with and entertain the mentally and physically handicapped children. It is always a memorable day for everyone involved.-BETSY HENSLEY

Delta Iota University of Delaware Newark, Delaware We seem to say this each semester but this time it is definitely true-it's been the best one yet for members

of Delta Iota! Things started out terrifically as we got the biggest turnout for rush and consequently the largest group of new pledges ever. Here at University of Delaware, the pledges are treated just like members, with a few added activities, of course! Our pledges played volleyball games at different times with the pledges and members of different fraternities on campus. This semester we started something new. Each pledge made a paddle for her pledge project, and had it signed by each sister during personal get-to-know-each other visits. She also had it signed by a member of each fraternity. One morning bright and early (6:00a.m.) we kidnapped each pledge and brought her to the Panhellenic House for a surprise breakfast. We were slightly groggy, but we all had fun! By considering our pledges just like our members, we develop and strengthen our closeness and bonds of sisterhood right from the start. Most of our philanthropic activities are done in connection with the Meadowood School for Retarded Children which is located right outside of town. One evening the sisters got together and made creative wall hangings for each of the children. We also get together to make Christmas favors and Easter baskets for the kids. We have also started a program in which members go over on different days of the week and help teach the children to swim. Philanthropic is an important part of Delta Iota. All too often we need to stop and think nf all the things we h:we to be grateful for and philanthropic activities help us to do this. Panhellenic spirit is an important part of sorority life; therefore, we are trying to build Panhellenic spirit. We have just moved into a new Panhellenic House, which is giving everyone a fresh feeling of togetherness. In order to become more service-oriented, Panhellenic has started a special program to tutor students, and to help guide new students who are having trouble adjusting to campus life. We have also collected money to set up a scholarship fund in memory of a former Delaware football played who died of Hodgkin's disease. On the social side we held an immensely successful dance towards the beginning of the semester, and then had a Panhellenic fall formal dinner dance in November, in which everyone had a great time and Panhellenic spirit flourished! Delta Iota is looking forward to another terrific semester where we plan to continue these activities and look forward to new ones.-HOLLY BAKER

Delt.a lambda VPI & SU Blacksburg, Virginia Delta Lambda returned to school filled with enthusiasm and efforts to increase our sisterhood. Refreshments and a display, along with smiling faces, helped to gain new pledges at our informal rush party. We have several other open rush parties planned and have begun working on ideas for formal rush. Carmen Valdivieso, our rush chairman, attended the 1974 National Convention. She brought back many ideas for favors and parties which we hope to use in formal rush . Our philanthropic projects which were discussed in~lude taking underprivileged children trick-or-treating m the dorms on Halloween, selling magazines for our national philanthropic project, and making toys for needy children.

Beta Iota and Delta Lambda delegates find time to chat with Mary Kay Kuno at Convention Delta Lambda sponsored a tea for Suzanne Kane, 1974-75 Panhellenic adviser. All Virginia Tech sororities attended. Our spring quarter pledges surprised the sisters with a white embroidered map on red velvet displaying the location of each A"'i:.A chapter in the United States. The Beta Iotas and Delta Lambdas celebrate Founders' Day at VPI & SU on November 10, 1974. The agenda includes pledge skits and a banquet. A closer sisterhod and stronger organization are our main goals for the 1974-75 school year. -SANDY CROWELL

Delta Nu-B-Section General Motors Institute Flint, Michigan Delta Nus started out on the right foot and with a lot of help from our Field Rep, Marcia Oliverio, our rookie attempt in recruiting was a success. We started our rush program with a simple "Get-to-know-the-AlphaSigs" party. By sitting around and talking to the girls we got to know them and they found out just how great sorority can be. The get-together didn't stop there, though. After we got acquainted, the Alphas joined with two other fraternities and went dancing at a near-by nightclub to finish the evening. It was a fun time for everyone and a perfect way to meet our new rushees. The remainer of our rush program was filled with more gettogethers and with the ideas from our field rep, rush was an exciting time of meeting many people and helping others. The Alphas and their supporters took time out to give a little. The American Red Cross came to General Motors Institute and collected twelve pints of blood from the Alphas. By donating the blood, we were able to help out in a small, but desperately needed way.SvE PETERS

Collegiate Chapter Fall Directory Correction: Beta Epsilnn in column 3 tn Delta Epsil?n Denise C. Ferree, 407 Laurel Manor B, M .S.C. Mansfield, PA 16933

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alumnae news Lillian Ford, Editor

ADRIAN, MICHIGAN Our group is still young but in one and one-half years we've had quite a few interesting activities. At Christmas time we shared our favorite recipes and new craft ideas. Each member brought a dish to share and the recipe for it, plus a completed craft project with copies of the instructions. One of our members brought a cute Raggedy Ann pin made from wrapping paper. We all liked it so well we decided to spend our next meeting making them. In the spring we each brought enough cookies to munch on while we ma.de our Raggedy Ann pins plus plenty of leftovers to dmp off at the Gamma Mu Chapter to cheer them on during their studies for finals. This fall we spent a day getting to know the current members of the Gamma Mu Chapter. We sang old songs, learned their new ones, compared our plans for the coming year to see how we could help ea.ch other, and consumed a picnic lunch planned by the Gamma Mus. It was really good to find we could enjoy each other's sisterhood. Our future plans are for a pot-l uck picnic with husbands and dates in October and a Valentine kitchen shower for the Adrian Gamma Mus in February. If you live near us and are interested in joining with us we would really like to meet you.-CINDY BusHONG

AKRON, OHIO A picnic at the home of Helen Frame Snyder 00 was the harbinger of 1974-75 programs for Akron alums. The weather was warm and beautiful for a delicious supper in the back lawn. Three guests were present whom we hope will become members soon. They are Nancy Booker, Sally West, and Crissy Bauer. Reports of the Convention in Pittsburgh were given by our president and delegate, Ann Sullivan Bajc BP, and by others who attended. Our group has four fifty year members in AL.A, each being recognized at the convention and given a silver tray. They are Maude Murphy Barrere AA, Lillie Greer 1:11:1, Ruth Yauger 1:11:1 , and Rhea Fetzger Yoder rr. In appreciation of Amy Swisher, these four Alpha Sigs gave fifty dollars to the Amy Swisher Scholarship Fund. Akron alums were given a prize for the most members attending convention and in addition received honorable mention for our scrapbook. Summer activities found most members enjoying vacations by travelling. Beth Kolger Washko Ar was in England, Helen Frame Snyder 00 took a Carribean cruise, Helen Strum Bunts 00 flew to Hawaii, Ruth

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Yauger 1:11:1 was in California and Las Vegas, Lillie Greer 1:11:1 took her nephew on a Caribbean cruise, Dorothy Hollinger 1:11:1 went to Munich and Vienna, and June Western Cowan AB accompanied by her husband and a relative from England flew their own plane to Oklahoma. Ann Sullivan Bajc BP is studying for certification in the field of Learning Disabilities of Children. In July, June Western Cowan AB passed her Federal Flight exam and is now a full fledged private pilot. We regret that Louise George Harris 00 lost her husband this summer. Rhea Fetzger Yoder rr was recognized at convention as the member belonging to AL.A the longest, since 191 7. Congratulations, Rhea. Plans for the future in Akron include Founders' D ay luncheon to which we will bring gifts for the Retarded Children, Pan-Hellenic support for the Children's Home Allowance Fund, and a white elephant sale at the Christmas party for funds for our philanthropic project with the retarded children.-JuNE WESTERN CowAN AB

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS On a beautiful October afternoon the Boston Alumnae Chapter met at the lovely home of Kay Meiser Barclay Ar in West Roxbury. After delicious refreshments, Kay with much enthusiasm told of her experiences at the recent Convention. Edith Howlett TT presided at the Silent Auction from which we netted more than enough to send a contribution to the philanthropic fund. Ruth Newcomb Fletcher TT and Ina Bain Saari TT drove a hundred miles from New H ampshire to be with us. It was good to have Betty Michelini D onahue TT and J ean Barbarick TT join us after a brief absence. At the meeting in May we donated $50.00 to welfare wo rk with which two of ou r members are connected. Personal notes from Hazel Hunt Va11x TT, Marian C :::lbv Folsom TT, Charlotte Hadley TT, Ingeborg Swenson TT, Mabel Peterson TT, and Emeline Heath TT were read. -GRACE WHITAK ER CAPRON TT

BUFFALO, NEW YORK A delightful evening was had by all that attended our opening meeting of the year on September 25, at the Coachman's Inn. Members and guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and an exciting program on "Decorating for T oday' s Living" presented by Nancy Battistoni. Our chairmen, Linda Decot Paolini and Kathy Schweizer McManus, did a super job.

This year we are very proud and happy to have our Buffalo City Panhellenic President our own Carol Gerlach Frauenheim. In the spring the Panhellenic sponsors a children's concert aptly named "Kinderkonzert." Many underprivileged children in our area are given the opportunity to hear our fine Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in a special children's program. Our own chapter philanthropic activities include a continuation this year of spending Saturday afternoons with groups of girls at the West Seneca State School. A simple activity is planned and refreshments served. The girls there eagerly look forward to these Saturday visits and the satisfaction of those alums that have participated ca nnot be measured. There are opportunities for others to help by thinking of these girls during the year with birthday cards or small remembrances. Our able and giving chairmen who keep this rolling are Rosemary Dietrich Morris and Beth Lawrence Lucia. Rounding out our fall activities was our annual Founders' Day Luncheon held at Mastrantonio's Supper Club on Saturday, November 16. Under the chairmenship of Mary Beth Wright and Sue Burns it was a delightful affair. We are looking forward to being together at the rest of our yearly activities. -MARGARET McMAHON HoRRIGAN

BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO After getting off to a slow start this new year, we have gone on to have a full schedule of activities this spring and summer. Again this spring we had a Senior T ea for the sisters graduating from the AA Chapter at Miami University. Jan Livingston Peirson XX had us at her home for an evening of games. We a ll had a great time and were glad that eleven seniors could make it. Six of these seniors are now residing in our area and we hope to have them join us in our future activities. They include Carol Foreman Jo Malicote Patti Moehring, Kristen Miller, Cheryi Moxley and Elaine Carlson Wolfe. Diane Garver Krans AA and Melba Fink attended State D ay in Columbus and enjoyed seeing so many of our friends. June brought the chapter's annual Tupperware Party, this year held at the home of Caroline Fox H eck AA . This party is one of our fund-raising projects and was very successful again this year. The family picnic was held in July at the home of Judy Secrist Stitsinger AA . We had a beautiful sunny day so that we all enjoyed our get-together. Our September meeting was an occasion for us all to learn something. We had a lesson in crochet given to us by the ladies from the Serendipity Shop. We met at the home of Kathy Groblewski Guenther AA . Our O ctober meeting focused our attention on another of our service projects. We made de corative Christmas candy dishes f r the nursing home in Oxford. These will be used to add Christmas spirit to the Christmas trays. Earlier this year we donated memberships to the YWC for needy girls in Hamilton, Ohio. Jud y Secri t Stitsinger AA has been elected President ?f the City Panhellenic of H ami lton, Ohio, for the commg year.- DtA NE GARVER KRANS AA

CENTRAL PENNSYLVAN IA Flaming foliage, bright sunshine and a decided nip in the air all contributed to the delightful afternoon we spent at a luncheon meeting at Jane Shaffer Peters'

home on the West Shore near Harrisburg. Mary Wilson Aungst KK was her co-hostess. Four of our members: Jane Shaffer Peters, Betty Urban Wallick ZZ, Gail Bryant Cliflord BE and Mary Beth Drayer Pugh BE attended the ational Convention this summer so the discussion centered around the Convention. Their enthusiasm was contagious and we all were sorry we could not have attended, also. We are understandably proud of the high honor extended to our own Betty Urban Wallick ZZ as new Editor of the PHOE IX. We were so happy lo learn that Marion Gladfelter Gotwald KK is recuperating satisfactorily after surgery; that Marion Nolt LeFever KK will soon be resuming her busy life after a long rest in bed ; and that no news from Kay Lowry Pratt KK means that she is so busy with family and friends that she didn't let us hear from her. Ruth Nailor KK will soon be on her way to an African Safari. "Ruthie" is our most travelled Gal and she has the slides to prove it. Betty Wilson Rost KK conducted the business meeting. Our Christmas meeting was an auction of many lovely items. -ALICE HART BEAVER KK

CHARLESTON , WEST VIRGINIA For several years the Charleston Alumnae Chapter has worked with the Cha.rleston D ay Care Center as a local phi lanthropic project. The Day Care Center is a state facility for the trainable mentally retarded. In September 1974 a new center called Shawnee Hills was opened for the treatment and training of 75 mentally retarded children and young adults in a four-county area. The center is located in a suburb of Charleston. The treatment and training for the children and young adults will be determined on an individual trainee basis including speech, physical, occupational, and recreational the1apy. The training program is based upon a basic goal of developing each retardate to his maximum potential. This development will allow the ch.ild or young adult to be more readily accepted by his fami ly and by the community as a whole. It is also hoped by the centers staff that this development will allow the child or young adult to eventually enter into a sheltered workshop or a world of work environment.

Emphasis is placed upon communication skills at Shawnee H ills, a center for the trainable mentally retarded. The center is located in In stitute, West Virginia near CharlesPhoto Courtesy of: The Ch~rleslon G~zelte ton.

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The training program will emphasize skill development in the areas of self-help, communication, socialization and occupation. The Shawnee Hills Center is staffed by an executive director, program director, social worker, nurse, five special education teachers, ten teacher assistants, and twenty paid senior citizen volunteers. Because the center is funded only in part by governmental sources it must seek operational funds from various charitable organizations and individuals. We hope to continue our support to the center through our contributions and support.-PAULA CvRus PP

Ann Fehlman Ruehl BP was hostess for our September meeting. A very interesting program on working with knit fabrics was presented by Stretch and Sew. We discussed programs and projects for the coming year. Joan Kolar Grabarek BP, our delegate, reported on this year's convention activities in Philadelphia. It is with anticipation that we look forward to another year of service and sisterhood in Alpha Sigma Alpha.-Juov MATUSEK WATSON

CINCINNATI, OH IO CHICAGO METRO, ILLINOIS Goals for the 1974-75 year were set by the Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter at the September meeting held at the home of Cheryl Uhlir Kostoris BP. Alums will concentrate on membership, financial security and interaction with collegiate chapters. The October meeting was held in the home of Patti Roberts Koepke ro. The Philanthropic Chairman, Marcia Gross Harris r A presented projects for the year. Chicago Metro will collect old Christmas cards for the Chicago Missionary Society. These cards will be sent overseas where they will be used for crafts. The alums will also collect items and materials that can be used for craft work by the children attending the Glen Briar Nursery School, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. As the main philanthropic project, Chicago Metro will be working with the Terra Villa Project. This is a new project in the southwest suburbs that will provide community living facilities for moderately retarded adults who do not need to be institutionalized but need supervision. This is the first project of its kind in the southwest suburbs. Now in its beginning stages, Chicago Metro will help with publicity, mailing, funding, survey work and fixing and decorating of the living facilities. Mr. Phil Bransky, project head, presented slides and tapes at the O ctober meeting. He explained the project to the alums. T his project will accommodate housing for the adu lts as long ' as necessary or until they acquire independent living skills. Mr. Bransky explained, "a moderately retarded adult who is a resident of a group home is happier, more independent and able to make more progress in moving out to become a productive member of the community." Founders' D ay was observed in November at the home of Aggie Conway BP followed by a pizza party. - J ACKIE HICKS

CHICAGO WEST SUBURBAN, ILLINOIS The West Suburban alumnae have been busy with both meetings and parties over the past few months. In June, we held a dinner meeting at Willowway Ma~wr in Naperville, Illinois. Willowway Manor is a mansiOn built about 1840. During the Civil War it was used as a "station" on the und~rground railroad. T he house has been fully restored and is filled with lovely antiques and period pieces. The August outing was held with our families at the summer home of Cathy Carraro Sedlacek BK in Michigan. Even though the weather refused to cooperate, those A"2.As who attended had a fine time.

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The Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter attended the Ohio State Day in April. The Newark-Zanesville Alumnae Chapter was hostess at Ilonka Provincial House in Columbus. We want to thank the Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter for a very thoughtful action which spurred on others to do the same. As you may know, Cincinnati was hit hard by a series of tornados in early April. Much damage was incurred. Although none of the Cincinnati alums was hit, some were as close as two miles from it. The Pittsburgh alums sent us a check to help disaster victims. We, in turn, sent their check along with ours to the Hamilton County Chapter of Red Cross. Eleanor Loyd Davis AA, then our chapter president, mentioned this at the State Day meeting. As a result, it was decided that all Ohio Alumnae Chapters would send a contribution to a tornado disaster area closest to them. May 6 brought the Cincinnati Panhellenic Dinner at Proctor Hall on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. The main event was the installation of officers for the coming year. Those attending were Shirley Sledz Wakefield A A, past president of city Panhellenic, Eleanor Davis, our retiring president, Delores Brown Vinson BN, our new president, Mary Goeke Backsman AA, NPC delegate and retiring city Panhellenic delegate, Elizabeth Lloyd Lohse B<D, delegate and Brenda Fraley Kolchin AA, alternate. O ur local philanthropic project is supporting the Vocational Career Fund for Young Graduates of the Longview Children's Unit School in Cincinnati. The finances of graduating students are limited. This fund, which we established two years ago, provides money for tuition, clothing, etc., giving some students a chance to continue their education. Our donation this year was given to a young man who plans on going into recreational child care. Eleanor Davis had the privilege of meeting the recipient. Our annual family picnic was at McFarlan Woods in June. It is always fun to see families of sisters again and to meet others. This year we had to meet at least three new people. Each of our name tags was part of a four piece puzzle and we had to find the other three people to our puzzle . We had a very enjoyable time. We began the fall with a "Taster's Luncheon." Elizabeth Lohse was the hostess with Ann Petree Niemeyer AA as co-hostess. Each of us brought our favorite salad and as a money-making project, sold copies of our recipes. Delores Vinson and Mary Bachsman told us about the National Convention they attended this summer. Delores shared her slides with us. We would like to welcome three new sisters to our area. T hey are Barbara Edmund Boyd r H, Elaine Gonsior Gnarra r A, and Lucianne Lewis BN. We are looking forward to many fun-filled activities planned for this year.-MRs . ScoTT A. RooF

COLUMBUS, OHIO Mildred a lley Creager /\/\ was hostess to our group in July. The highlight of this meeting was the beginning of our new involvement. Frances Wilkins Me ew BE is the nursing director of ambulatory care at niversity H ospital on the campus of the great Buckeye University, Ohio State. There is a playroom of the University Clinic where mothers who must bring their children with them when th ey come for post partum care can leave their children. This playroom is doing a three fold service of baby sitting, child care and also aid for the mentally retarded . They have a twofold purpose of infant stimulation and development of children act ivities. So, on September 7, our meeting was held at the home of our president, Diane Kightlinger Thomas AA, and we spent the time making and stuffing toys for the hildren. I t was bo th fun, exciting and meaningful. ovember 9 was celebrated at the home of D orothea Zorn Windom with an appropriate Founders' Day Service. 1ow that the sr.hools are open we do hope all of our vaca ti one rs wi ll he back and ab le to attend the winter meetings. -DoROTHEA ZoR N Wt NDO 1

Octobe r. Once we have some money to work with ' e plan to further discuss our philanthropic project fo r this year. Our ovember meeting was held at the home of our president, Katie Wertz. She resides in Seymou r, Indiana. We celebra ted Founders' Day at this time. -]. OwENS

DAYTON, OHIO The D ayton a lums have had an eventful summer and fall, beginning in June when a large g roup of Dayton A"i:.As attended the Annual Panhellenic luncheon at the King C ole R estaurant. At the same time, Beverly Sco tt Ayles AA, our president, was representing us as our delega te at at ional Convention . Janet Beckett Allen AA prese nted a birthday gift from th e chapter to our "adopted" child, Kristi, at Stillwater Hospital in Jul y. In August we met at the CR Country Club for a luncheon and program on interior decorati ng. H ostesses were Bev Ayles and Caroline Savage Finch AA . O ur first fall meeting was a luncheon at the Miami Valley Country Club. Following the luncheon we enjoyed a book review on "All Creatu res Great and Small. " We were happy to have as our guests for the day membe rs of the D ayton Phi Mu Chapter. H ostesses were J ean Sickenger, H elen Boggs Swart AA an d Lucille West AA . The first meeting of th e advisers from national college sororities with chapters at Wright Sta te was held at th e home of Beverly Ayles in September. The sororities represented were Phi Mu, Zelta Tau Alpha, Alpha Xi D elta, D elta Zeta and Alpha Sigma Alpha. During th e mee ting Bev was asked to serve as chairman of the newly formed Advisers Board for Wright State Panhellenic, and as a member of the Judiciary Committee. Members of th e D ayton alums assisted our D elta Mu C :)l">ny at Wright State wi th three rush parties this fa ll. J a net Beckett Al len AA was hostess for a combined lunche路m and workshop on O ctober 2. Assisting her were Carol T obin Sowder AA , and Janice Spencer XX . D uring the workshop the members ~ade toys for the reta rded children at Ori en t H ospitaL- CAROLINE FtNCH

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Bwily making toys at the September meeting of Columbus Alumnae are left to right: D iane Kightlinger Th omas AA, Ynema Gibson Biesecker B I , and (in front) Patricia O'Toole.

COLUMBUS , INDIANA The fir t regular meeting of the Columbus Alumnae Chapter \\'as held September 18th a t the home of D onna H all Brackemyre in C olumbus, Indiana. At that time the group developed a calendar of events fo r this year. Other items discussed were annual dues, philanthropic projects and money-making projects. Merrilyn Burris, lumnae Province Director, was very helpful in relating projects of other alumnae chapter . Merrilyn also explained magazine sales. Each member was given catalog and encouraged to sell as many subscriptions as possible. The chapter planned a garage sale as their first moneymaking activity. It is to be held the 24 and 25 of

The D enver a lu ms pened their year's activities with th e traditirnal patin potluck at the home of race D a lby D avies BB. D oro th y Hughs J ohnson BB, Patty Meehan Maim BB and Mary Jane Gallagher Beals "i:."i:. com prised the committre to he lp Grace. This mee ting always provides a rel axing situation in which to renew old acquaintances and make ne w friends . Our main orde r of business was to hear an enthusiastic rep ort about the A"i:.A ational Convention. We also started a secret sister program in which we each drew a name of an alum sister to which we send rrmembrance during the yea r. t th e last meeting in Ju ne we will find out who ou r secret sister for the year has been . We are a ll look ing forward to the 0 tober 16th meeting when Sue Megill Orzech BB, representing the State Hist rica! Society, will g ive a slide show and talk 0;'1 Histori D enver Homes. I t shou ld be a m ost intersting an d informa tive evening at the home of Susan Henson Forney EE wi th Jud y Slusher W oodring TT and Ola Slagle Grimes <1><1> as isting in the hostess duties. ovcmber 2 1st will find us observing Founders' D ay with special recognition given to those who have been Alpha Sigs for 50 years or more. We are also planning

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to hear a tape of Wilma Wilson Sharp's address to National Convention. Linda Phillips C lark BB will host the meeting with the aid of Linda Cornish McMullin BB and Annie Mary Raney Teal ~ ~. 1974 will be topped off with a Christmas Party at the home of Esther Kauffman Gatseos BB. Her committee includes Liz Brock Allison and Libby Richmond McWilliams B I.-LINDA CLARK BB

ELKHART-GOSHEN, INDIANA After a very enjoyable "summer vacation" the ElkhartGoshen alums were happy to meet again at the home of our president Sherrie Hewitt Harr, Alpha Alpha. During the business meeting we planned the agenda for further meetings thrcughout the year. In October we wi ll meet at Delores J aneczek Watson's B K home for a "Surprise." We are also looking forward to the month of January when an evening with our husbands is planned . We also discussed our ideas on a philanthropic project for the year. We had a number of good ideas, but we'll decide on the project next month. Dorothy Pears Hilary B'l' joined our alum group anc.l we were glad to welcome her into our sisterhood. All of us feel that 1974-75 will prove to be a very rewarding year in Alpha Sigma Alpha. - SusAN CuTTER HIATT XX

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA The Evansville Alumnae Chapter had a successful picnic in May with members of Delta Kappa collegiate chapter at Audubon Park in Henderson, Kentucky. Following recreational activities at the park, we grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with the pitch-in meal. Special awards were presented to t. K's graduating seniors, and the collegians gave gag gifts to their big and little sisters. We are very happy to welcome new membersAnnette J ung M iles B'l', Rita J ohnson Reynolds t. K, and Jennie Loehr Taylor B'l'. These girls were initiated at our first meeting with the theme " A~ A Rides the \Vagon ." Jane Ann R einitz B'l' served as hostess for this fun-time renewal of sisterhood. June Becker D avis B'l' served as hostess fer October 9 meeting in her home with Annette J ung Miles B'l' as the co-hostess. Theme for this meeting was "Rush Is Bustin' Out All Over" as we made name tags for Delta Kappa rush parties on October J4. and 22. Lana Gee Bunner t. K very enjoyably attended National Convention this summer and went on to Washington, D. C., with her husband David for a vacation trip. We can't forget to thank Lana for her many hours of planning and working for the 1974 Indiana A~ A State D y which was held in Evansville this year for the first time ever. In talki:1g w1th those who attended, we feel it was one of the most successful State Days th is state has had. Thanks to everyone who had a part in its success !-CAROL BosECKER RIGGS

purchase a 3-speed record player for a mentally handicapped class at Brentwood School. We are working hard toward another successful year with the bazaar. -KAREN SKELTON

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Last year found us among the ranks of new alumnae chapters. The first organizational meeting was held in 1973 . Our charter was presented to us in January 1974 at the home of Sue Rothman by Jane Peters, Province Director. A busy year was undertaken by the chapter in both social activities and philanthropic projects. The chapter also worked busily on the Alpha Sigma Alpha Convention held in Pittsburgh. This year we p lan a far greater range of activities. We began with a family picnic and planning session in late summer. A year of doing things for others is our keynote. Working with the mentally retarded and again ending our year with a planned activity for the mentally retarded of Harrisburg is our goal. -jAcKIE McGINNis ScHULZE

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Members of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter met at the Willcw Brook Club House with Bereniece Martin XX assisted by Eloise Proctor XX, Jane McDavitt XX and Lorene Nadzeika BY as hostesses. Installation for the following officers was held: President, Bonnie Johnson Shea BY; Vice-President, Barbara Martin Kassing BY; R ecording Secretary, Susan J ames Legg XX; Corresponding Secretary. Ruth Graddy Strickland BY; T reasurer, J udy Adams Elder XX; Panhellenic Delegate, Joyace Rissler Wozniak BY; Alternate, Marilyn Hradek Engle A A; Phoenix Editor, Elizabeth Presnall Bliss. Becky Sutherlin Woodard BY announced that her Air Force husband would be coming home in August and that they would be in Phoenix, Arizona. We shall miss Becky and are sure that the Phoenix alums will consider her an addition to their chapter. Marilyn Engle AA, Mona Montgomery Miller BY and Nancy Stephens Maish XX announced that they were expecting the arrival of the stork.

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA A~A sisters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, spent the summer working on bazaar items to be sold at the City Panhellenic Bridge Bazaar. The C ity Panhellenic uses the proceeds from the bazaar for scholarships to deserving 0r,g anized girls attending one of the state universities. Several A~A members have benefited from these scholarships. Last year our chapter's proceeds were used to

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I ndianapolis, Indiana alumnae officers for the coming two years are from left to right: Judy Elder, treasurer; Bonnie She a, president; Susan Legg, recoT'ding secretary; and Ruth Strickland, corresponding secretary.

Indianapolis alums patronized the car wash which the Beta Upsilon a ctive had in Indianapolis on Saturday, July 13th. That evening Wilma Wolfe XX, Elizabeth Presnall Bliss XX and Jeanne Van Winkle McQueen BY attended the cookout given by BY actives at the lovely home of Karen Keller. O n Sunday morning Jeanne M cQueen gave a coffee for the actives. Sue Morgan B<l>, who had just arrived the night before for a special training program with Red Lobster Inn and was staying with her former roommate, Monique Cooper B<l>, was a guest. She was looking for a temporary home and Betty Bliss knew just the place. July 20, Helen N oblitt, Letha Gaskins, Wilma Wolfe and Betty Bliss XX, also Marilyn Lindley Burris XX, went to Franklin for a picnic given by Chi Chi. Paul Sierp M cKay BY, Martinsville, also attended. Tuesday, August 20th a picnic for members in the area was held around Esther Burge's swimming pool. Kathy Kin ghorn from XX was the guest. The candle was passed at which time Jeanne M cQueen announced the adoption of a son Matthew. The O ctober meeting was held in the home of Maura Flannagan Watson BY . This meeting was for the annua l talent auction which netted the chapter $268.00 to be given to the three active chapters in Indiana. A check is presented to each chapter near Founders' D ay. The following guests we re present: J oan Deer BY, J ean Goehring Butler rH and Carol J ean Cooper XX. We are looking forwa rd to having three new members. Letha Heckman Gaskins reported that three of her paintings were entered in the Indiana State Fair. T his is quite an honor. Maril yn Hradel Engle AA announces the arrival of an Alpha Sig legacy, Rochelle, on August 25th. The Founders' Day Dinner meeting was held at the Shrimp H ouse Tuesday, Nove mber 5th. -BETTY PRESNALL Buss XX

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Kal amazoo, Michigan alumnae held their annual spring luncheon at the Black Swan restaurant early in June. In addition to an enjoyable lunch we also had a short business meeting. Marylou M eyer Degraw B'¥ reported that we had made $50.00 at a recent garage sale. This money will be used for taxes on the Alpha Sigma Alpha property in Fraternity Village. Our next meeting was an impromptu luncheon held by ancy Wheaton DeYoung B'¥ for a Beta Psi sister now li ving in the San Francisco a.rea. It had been several years since most of us had seen Darlene Loza Wall. mong the local alums who attended the gettogether was a Beta Psi from Holland, Michigan, Ann Zwart M eengs. August found our group making plans for the coming years. We met at the home of Judy Bell Lore B'¥. T op on our list of priorities was a meeting with the collegiate chapte r. We decided that an ideal program wou ld be an old fashioned rush party from the 1960s. Most of the women on campus had never experienced the traditional rush party. We scheduled the meeting for early in September before campus rush wou ld begin. Our members made favors and name tags and we all dressed in red, white and blue to have uniformity in appearance. Everything centered around a R aggedy Ann theme. Alums and collegians thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we hope that we were able to give them some suggestions for rush.

We also set up a big-little sister program between the active chapter and alumnae to keep us in closer communication. This meeting was held at the home of Barb Olsen McWhorter B'¥ ; her co-hostess was Ann Buchner Perkins A . Money-making was on our minds for October. We used our meeting to work on projects for a craft auction with Delta Zeta alumnae in N ovember. J udy Bell Lore B'¥ was hostess and Lenore Falvey Wilson B'¥ assisted. O ur chapter was pleased to welcome several new alumnae members this year. They are Beta Psis Lucy Sleight, Norma Zupke Somers, Susan Wetnight Walker, Susan Neuman Hulst, Ronnie Ward Smith, D ana Hager Walters, and Liz Hoffman Nuss.- J uoy BELL LoRE B'¥

LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA August was a busy month for Lafayette, Louisiana Alumnae. They assisted Beta Zeta Chapter during rush by serving refreshments at all parties. They must congratulate Beta Zeta on a great group of pledges-and they honored them p ledging night at a dessert swimming party. Barbara R ussell Girard <1><1> is currently serving as Lafayette City Panhellenic President. Josephine Joseph J ohn BZ, Lafayette Alumnae President, has planned a fall business meeting plus Founders' D ay Activities. -SuzANNE HEBERT

MARYVILLE, MISSOURI T he Maryville alumnae met at the home of Mrs. Sue M cGraw White, for a dessert bridge, September 12, 1974. Mrs. Harriett Lasell R ay, a lumnae president, presided over the business meeting. Members on the program committee were Mrs. Harriett Lasell R ay, Mrs. Sue McGraw White, Mrs. Janice McR ae T hompson, Mrs. Elinor Crater Simerly and Mrs. Mary Ruth Brown Appleby. Bridge winners were Mrs. Nadean Allen Whitford and Mrs. Ruth J ean Price, patroness. A get-well card was signed to send to R 'Dell Chick D insdale and a birthday card for Mrs. Nell Martindale Kuchs. The alumnae will meet the second Thursday of each month. -MARY RuTH BROWN APPLEBY

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN As the colors of autumn began to appear, the alums enjoyed a Pot Luck Dinner at their September 16 meeting. Our thanks to Mary Jedrzejewski B<l> for starting us off on a full stomach. This year our goal is to help our collegiate chaptersespecially the 6..Z chapter at Whitewa ter. Keeping this in mind, we have ch osen to co-sponsor the Wisconsin State Day with the 6..Zs. Muriel Treuttler rE was chosen to be the co-chairman with Barbara H endricks 6..Z. Even though Christmas was two months away, O ctober 21 found the a lums starting their Christmas shopping at the home of D onna Sullivan rE. Baked goods, crafts, Christmas ornaments were all bid upon at our 3rd annual Philanthropic Auction. A dinner at the Layton Pla ce R estaurant, under the chairmanship of Charlene Fink Shallock 6..Z, was h eld on November 15 to celebrate Founders' Day. November's weather \ as chi ll y, but there was an atmosphere of

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warmth as the alums shared their dinner with the girls from the l:iZ Chapter. '1 he holiday season is no time to start a diet-especially when a "Christmas Cookie-rama" was held at the home of Mary Jedrzejewski B<t>. Everyone had a chance to taste a variety of goodies, and at the same time, pick up new recipes. It was a sweet way to get into the "Christmas Spirit."-CHARLENE FINK SHALLOCK

MUNCIE, INDIANA The September meeting was held at the home of Velma Haines Thresher XX. At this meeting the plans for the year were finalized. In October the Muncie Indiana alums met at the home of Nancy Branson Wertzler XX. The initiation of officers was held at this meeting. In November the alums met with the Chi Chi actives to celebrate Founders' Day. Judy Gardner ZZ served as chairman. The Muncie Panhellenic Council is making plans for an Adviser's Workshop on Rush. The major purpose of the workshop will be to inform the advisers of all Ball State University sororities of the rush activities and rules. Lynn Satterthwaite McCormick XX, our representative, is helping to plan the event. -CHARLOTTE BowMAN OvERMYER XX

PHOENIX, ARIZONA-VALLEY OF THE SUN Phoenix members started off a new year with a Couples Night. This included a swim party and potluck dinner. Host and hostess for the night were Jim and Felecia Carey BL. Grand times were enjoyed by all. Many thanks to the Carey's! September meeting was a card party held at the home of Margaret Neff HH. Members voted at this meeting to have a Non-happening-proceeds going to the new philanthropic project for this year. New Project!! We have decided to adopt a home for Senior Citizens. Phoenix Alumnae are very happy to welcome new members to our group Diane Bauman Geist E E Susan Schwamb Dzwonkoski rE Sharon Lanker XX In November our Founders' D ay Luncheon was held at the Sun City Lakes Club. We enjoyed the hospitality of the Sun City Alumnae.-DrxiE WrNN R usso BX

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA September brought the Richmond alums back together. Four new members helped to start our year off right. On September 26 we had a covered dish supper at the new home of Lou Ordoyne Monger B I . After dinner we organized our programs for the coming year, and initiated the new sisters into alum membership. Our next meeting was held on October 24 at the home of Carol Cooper BE. Our program for that meeting involved a speaker. A local policeman addressed our group on ways that women can protect themselves and their homes. A few of our objectives for the new year include increasing our alum membership, furthering our philanthropic, and participating in more collegiate-alumnae activities. All of our members look forward to another fulfilling year of sisterhood. -RUTH PAYNE WATKINS BE

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI Springfield, Missouri Alumnae Chapter started its year of activities with an Active-Alumnae Get Acquainted Party at the sorority house on September 16, 1974.

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Co-hostesses for the party were Lesley Fleenor Brown BL and Judy Brown Kretzschmar PH. Actives and alums sang songs over chips and dip. Homecoming at Southwest Missouri State University will be held October 12, and the alumnae chapter will have a reception at the sorority house following the football game. Hostesses wilJ be Juanita Roberts Rowe BL, Trudy Crow Silkwood BL, and Marilyn Ramsey Garbee BL. We hope to see many Alpha Sig alumnae there. Marilyn Ramsey Garbee BL is the newly elected president of the Springfield City PanhelJenic Council, and Juanita Roberts Rowe BL is the Treasurer of the National Council for 1974-76. Our congratulations to both our alums!-SHANNON DURBIN

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA The members of the Terre Haute, Indiana area held their annual picnic at the home of Miss Ruby East on the Robinson Road. Tables were arranged throughout the house and sun porch to accommodate the serving of the guests. The country home is a beauty spot nestled in the lovely wooded area. The honor guest for the evening was Mrs. Mitchell Morris. Mrs. Morris was presented with a corsage from the hostess and a lovely gift. Mrs. Morris was recently honored with a dinner at the Albert Pick Motel by her fellow employees. She has retired after being general secretary for 17 years to the Labors and Hod Carriers Welfare Fund. Her fellow workers presented her with a gold watch, the trustees with a check, and her boss with a jeweled pin. Mrs. Glenn Foltz, who makes her winter home in Florida, was with us. She shared interesting materials on hobbycraft. We will miss Mrs. J effery Lew and family who have moved to Lafayette. Mr. Lew was city engineer for the City of Terre Haute and has accepted a position with Eli Lily in the Lafayette area. During August the alumnae members held a dinner in the Gold Room of the Holiday Inn to honor their retiring president, Mrs. Herman Hoare, for her three years as our president. Mrs. Hoare was outstanding in the service she rendered to the alumnae chapter. She was a very close worker with the girls of Beta Upsilon Chapter on the campus of Indiana State University. She gave unselfishly of her time to both chapters. She was presented with a corsage and an engraved tray. Mrs. Mitchell Morris was Mistress of Ceremony for the evening. She also recognized Mrs. Cecil Pennington who has served the chapter as treasurer for twenty years and also Mrs. Glenn Andrew who was our secretary. Mrs. Andrew has given much of her time and talents to serving the sorority in many areas. She has been past-president of the local chapter and past-president of Panhellenic. Mrs. Pennington and Mrs. Andrew were presented with engraved trays. Mrs. Morris also recognized Miss Katherin Becker, supervisor of Elementary Music for the Vigo County School Corporation. Miss Becker has done outstanding service in translating novels, rituals, and music to brailJe. She recently completed a novel and presented it to the Library of Congress. The folJowing incoming officers were installed: President, Mrs. Herbert Hylton; Vice President, Mrs. Mitchell Morris; Secretary, Mrs. Lee Davis; and Treasurer, Mrs. Cecil Pennington. The President announced the other members of the executive committee as follows: Panhellenic Representative, Miss Linda Wiiliams; Editor and Publicity, Mrs. Albert H. Wiley; Social Chairmen, Miss Martha Erwin and Mrs. John Redilly: Telephone Chairman, Mrs. Wygonda Foltz; R emembrance Chairman, Mrs. Ruby East; and Coordinators to the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Indiana

State University are Mrs. Herbert R oss and Mrs. Herman H oa re. The September meeting was held at the home of our Vice President, Mrs. Mitchell Morris. Following dessert, the business session was held. Mrs. Paulita McNeil and Mrs. Wygonda Foltz were appointed Co-Chairmen of the Indiana State University H omecoming Luncheon. The luncheo n will be held Saturday, O ctober 26, at II :45 a .m. in the Gallery Room of the Holiday Inn. Extra effort is being made to contact forme r Alpha Sigma Alpha members in the mid-west area. W e are looking forward to the visit of Miss Marcia Oliverio, Field Representative of Philadelphia. She will be in con tact with alumnae members as well as members of th e Beta Upsilon on campus. Several affairs have been planned in her h onor . Founders' Day celebration will be a joint formal occasion of both active girls on campus and alumnae membcrs.- MARY FRAN WILEY

TRI-CITY, FLORIDA Just having returned to Clearwater after spending the summer up north, I hope I can catch up on a ll the news in such a short time. I did have the p leasure of attending two luncheon meetings with my old a lumnae group while in Dayton and it was great seeing al l of them again. Sorry that Tri-City alumnae didn' t have a delegate at the ational Convention this summer, but we were very proud th a t our scrapbook was awarded first prize and th a nks to Beve Ayles from D ay ton for getting it to and from conve ntion, a nd also accepting the award for us. Our Oriental luncheon was the high light of our J une meeting at Wanda Calh oun's B N beautiful ap artm ent overloo kin g the Bay in St. Petersburg. C o-hos tess Suzanne Gree n She ttl e AB, Sally Weyler C onstantin ou XX, and Norma yce H ebe rling KK, did a great job in prepa ring the food in orien tal style and W an da showed us how to use chop-sticks. Since Wanda has spen t a lot of time in the Far East, she was ab le to give us a lot of information abou t food, drink, and customs. Following lunch, installation of offi cers for 1974-1975 was held. September 14 was a red letter day for Alpha Sigma Alpha as Bill ie Barrett C ousin KK was installed as presiden t of Upper Pinellas County Pan hellenic Association. Billie and h er boa rd have a great prog ram planned, so I am sure Panhellen ic wi ll h ave a good yea r under h er leade rship. Although many of our regular members a re still vacationing, twenty-four attended the O ctober 5th luncheon and meeting at the home of Margaret Wagner Pa rk ZZ in Belleau Park Estates. We were happy to have with u two new members: Trud y Sly Langdon BZ and Mary Wichmanowski Burlison 8\j/. Plans were completed for ou r annual H a lloween Party for the Upper Pinellas Association for R etarded Children. Our very talented and capable Cindy Kirkpat ri ck Eckert rCl> is chairman. It wi ll be a fun pa rty with our guests dressing in H a lloween costumes. Prizes, games, fo od a nd dan cing are planned and each year this group looks forward to lpha Sigma lpha com ing and enjoying the day with them. Katy R oy 6.A will be chairman for our Fou nders ' Day T ea, ovember 9th at R o tboor Estates Club H ouse in Lar go. T his is always a beautiful and impressive me ting and the club house give it an ideal setting. Sally Weyler Cons tantinou will present the program "Communicat ion for the Hard of Hearing."

Emma Coleneau Frost n n our magazine chairman informed us that we sold more magazine subscriptions this year than last, and that she hoped we wou ld all remember to at least order our magaaine through Alpha Sigma Alpha. Our well-organized president, Suzanne Green Shettle, has everything under control for a very successful year. -THELMA BuTTERFIELD BROWN

TULSA, OKLAHOMA Tulsa alums were as ready and anxious to start their first fall meeting as you collegians were to start rush or see the first kickoff game. On a nice rainy night in September we splashed ove r to Helen H ooper Malone's Br for a patio cookout-except p oor husband Dick cooked out and we ate-in. His big juicy burgers with the fixin 's and Isabe lle Key Reeve 's AA barbecued hot dogs were yummy. Ida Keefer, Maxine Line and Barbara McPherson Brs were co-hostesses. Pat Nunn Butcher Br le ~ t her two-weekold ba by daughter with daddy to drive in from Hurlburt, Okla. From the collegians in Tah lequah, Marilyn D ye r, presiden t, Terry Crowe, Sa lly Bea rd en and field representative Diana Yencie came to bring us up to date and invite us to their rush parties. The hig-h lig ht of our first meet was the report of Nationa l C onvention by our presiden t Paula H a lfast Br

I sabel K ey Reeve en jo ying gifts fr om the AA boutique presented to her by H elen Malone Br and L ora P. Sipes rr.

Cristy Bennet, A':i.A represe ntative, Lora P. Sipes rr, board member, and j oan Ha rral :=: attend a Tulsa Panhellenic tea.

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Also in attendance with Cristy Bennet at the Tulsa Panhellenic Membership tea were Sue LaBorde Bf, board member, and Jennie Fisk rr, past president, who is pouring. and Lora Sipes rr with their colored slides. Added to the enthusiasm were lively tidbits by Helen Malone, Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson Br and Barbe McPherson Br but we didn't tell all. Each convention is more exciting and those of us from Tulsa send a big THANK YOU to all of you who worked so hard making it so. We loved Pittsburgh. Christy Allen Bennet Br and Barbe McPherso~ attended the rush parties at Tahlequah and had a s1mply marvelous time. Barbe is starting off a philanthropic project in Okmulgee by leading the bicycle marathon for mentally retarded children. Good luck Barbe. The Tulsa City Panhellenic membership coffee was well represented by Alpha Sigs: Jennie Vinson Fisk rr a past president presided at the tea table, Sue Jones Laborde Br board member, Christy Bennet representative, Mary Lee Copeland Wilson HH, Pat Bronson HH and Lora Sipes committee chairman. We are looking forward to our October "Tole A Shirt" meeting with Mary Lee Wilson and of course our Founders' Day program and luncheon in November. -LORA PATTERSON SIPES ff

Enjoying a late summer Saturday afternoon on September 14, we held our annual salad luncheon. It is always a source of amazement when we discover that although not assigned, the salads always include such a variety and just what is needed. We enjoyed chatting and meeting new members while praising the delicious shrimp, bean, fruit etc. salads and the great choice of rolls and desserts. Sometimes at these meetings we sell or exchange the recipe of the dish we brought. It adds to the treasury a "bit." This meeting was held at the home of Dr. Helenmarie Herbert Hofman, Af. She had a display of convention pictures, favors, mementos, reports etc. which stimulated pleasant conversation. Our president, Rebecca Sauser Christopherson, B<l>, chaired the meeting in which we again decided to hold our November Founders' Day observation. A cookie exchange is planned for the winter holidays. Then, as those of you who know of the prairie winters (House on the Prairie, TV series from Laura Ingalls Wilder books) here in Minnesota know why we wait until March for our projects meeting and in May for our spring meeting. One reason that the winters dictate our meeting times is that the Twin Cities Alums really means an area of about 35 kilometers in diameter. However even some sisters live beyond that limit. Here are some examples of interest in Alpha Sigma Alpha: Johnnie McDonald Wellman Bll. travels 16 kilometers from the south in Eagan, Minnesota; Zelma "Jackie" Baker Becker BB comes west 16 kilometers from Golden Valley; 13 kilometers from Edina, Betty Dreyer Flashkamp BT often joins us; Roxette Johnson Wenisch BPH travels 25 kilometers from the north in Anoka; we tell Jeanne Wolff Eibner fE our treasurer, that Rosemount is "really" in Iowa kilometers away; Dr. Carol Duke Siebold r A lives in the capital city of St. Paul ; however Dr. Joy Mahachek MM resides in the other twin city Minneapolis (note to Alpha Gammas from IUP, we are delighted that our adviser for many years, ~r. Mahachek, is in Minnesota). We have many more sisters who are very willing to "travel far" for A'LA.

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Enjoying the cook "out" and "in" at Helen Malone's are Betty Hockett and Pat Butcher.

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In spite of an earlier threatening sky, it turned out to be an ideal late afternoon and evening for the first fall get-together of the Washington, D. C. Alums on September 8 at the beautiful and gracious suburban Maryland home of our President Sara Lee Eiselman NN. With Sara's husband serving as the always genial host, and spouses of our married members ~roviding additio?al attention and gallantry, everyone enJoyed the pool-s1de fun and conversation and the delicious Chinese buffet that followed. Contributing to our enjoyment also were the two Eiselman daughters who are as adept "in the kitchen" as in conversation. Janice Hinrichs Haydel BZ gave an informal report on the C:onventi?n, incl~ding the modeling of a rain ha.t and T-sh1rt espec1al1y designed for A'LA'ers, and shared with us some of the photographs, favors, and personal tid-bits ~f th_ose work/ funfilled day at the Wiiliam Penn Hotel m Pittsburgh. We most earnestly hope that our Washington, D. C. alumnae chapter will be represented at ~e National Conven~ion in 1976 at Williamsburg, Virgima-a most approp~1ate site for any organization's convention in our Nation's Bicentennial Year. Our October meeting was held in the home of Barbara Ripp AA.-HELEN B. LORTZ

NATIONAL OFFICER DIRECTORY Founded

National Chairmen

Lon gwood College, Formvi ll e , Virgin io, November 15, 1901

Chairman of Colonies-Milrlys Jor rett White BB (Mrs. Den · nis P.), 2290 Ash St., Denver, Color11do 80207

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Constitution Chairman- Mary Kay C ollie r Kuno AI (Mrs. Ernest L.) , I05 Cl earview Dr., McMurray , Pen nsylvanill 15317

Louise Cox Carper (Mrs. W . B.)• J ul iette Hundley Gilliam (Mrs. H. E. )* Miss Mary Williamson Hund le y* Virginia Boyd Noell (Mrs. J . W.)* Calv a Watson W ootton (Mrs. P. W.)•

Housing Chairman-Linda Wyrick Lineback, XX (Mrs. R.D. ) . 5783 Sebring Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46254 Music Chairman-Ms. Nerea Cooper Stigler, O kl ahoma 74462

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President Emerita-Wilma Wi lso n Sharp ZZ (Mrs. Fred M.), 1405 Hardy, Independence, Misso uri 64052 President-MoryAnn Sidehamer Linton rH (Mrs. George D.), . 204 Gallup Road , Princeton, New Jersey 0 8540 Executive Vice President-Gerald ine Yan g Cox NN {Mrs. Wal te r G.), 24 C olonel Barton Drive, Portsmouth , Rhode Island 02871 Vice President of Development-Esther Kauffman Gatseos BB (Mrs. George G.), 66 59 E. Eastman Ave ., Denver Colora do 80222 Vice Pres ident of Collegia te Prog ram-Elain e R·a ha i.m Shiverdecker B.ll (Mrs. Jerry), 3330 Alpine Vi llage Dr. Apt. 8 Hollywood , Flori da 33024 Vice President of Alumnae Program- Margaret Ang el cyk Ne ff HH (M rs. Howard R.) , 6216 E. Lafayette Blvd., Scottsdale, Arizo na 85251 Secretary-Frances Jo bson Francis BE (Mrs. James T. ), 602 Devon Rood, Richmond, Virg inill 23 229 Treasurer-J uanita Roberts Rowe , B~ (Mrs. Harry G.) , 1424 Choring, Springfield, Misso uri 65804 NPC Delegate- Helen Hooper Malone Br (Mrs. G eorg e J. Jr . ) , 5526 E. 36th St., Tulsa , Oklahoma 74135 Philip

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Program Chairman-Mi ss Mary Je drzej ewski 8<!> , 3761 58th St., Milwaukee, W isconsin 53220

Ritual Chairman-S il vana Filippello Rich11rd son lA (Mrs. Robert L.) , 158 Birch , Park Fo rest , Illinois 60466 Rush Chairman-Miss Paula Cyrus, PP , 624 High Street, St. Albans, We st Virg inia 25177

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Scholarship Chairman-Miss Paula Halfa st dalia Apt. 5E, Tul sa , Oklahoma 74135

Standards Chairman-Janice Hinrichs Hayd el BZ (Mrs. E. Wayne), 11807 Ol d Gate Place, Rockville , Maryland 20852

The Phoenix Staff Alumnae Editor- Miss Lillia n Ford B I , 204 Hanbury Ave., Po rt smo uth , Virg inia 23702 Collegiate Editor-Mi ss Debra Buka s Chica go He igh ts , Illin ois 6041 1

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Feature Editor-Mi ss Pau lll Keyes 1\j/, 2114 Lawnview Dr., McKe es port, Pennsylvania 15135 Art Director-Miss Mory Jedrzejewski Street, Milwaukee, Wi scons in 53220

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Historian- Hiwana Cupp Crompton BE ( Mr s. Eugene H.), 91 Belmont Dr., Leesburg , Virgin io 220 75

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Headquarters Execut ive-Miss Rose M11rie Fe lli n B~ . 6 16 S. Kick11poo , Springfield, Missouri 6~804

Rose Morie Fell in, He11dquorters Executive 1201 E. Wo lnut ; Spr in gfield , Missouri 65802

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Philanthropic Chairman-Sidney Gremillion Alle n \j/\j/ (M rs. J o hn H.), 254 Rut herford , Shreveport, Lo uisiana 71104

National Council

Ed itor- Betty Urban W alli ck ZZ {Mrs. P11rk Avenue , York, Pen nsylvania 17402

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Field Representatives Marcia O liverio NN Dian e Yencic HH

National Panhellenic Conference Dele;ate-Mrs. George J. Mo lone, Jr. Alterna t e Delegate- Mrs. George D. Linton c;econd Alternate-Mrs. George G . Gotsem

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