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Four founders at the Golden Anniversary Convention in Roanoke, VA; from left, Juliette Hundley Gilliam, Mary Williamson Hundley, Louise Cox Carper and Virginia Boyd Noell.
Five Founders: Contemporary Women
Calva Watson Wootton
In Memoriam June 1, 1986 to June 1, 1987 ALPHA Dorothy Batten Kitchin (EEA) Sara McCorkle Amy Powell Sandidge Hattie Kelly Thomas (EEA)
ALPHA ALPHA Rose Goss Dietrich Ruth Giesler Womack (EAA)
ALPHA BETA Stella Wells Lewis Robin Meyerkord Lillian Palmer McMurtry Ida Brewington Pittman Esther Klein Sidewell Roberta Moore Speak Violet Davis Wood
ALPHA GAMMA
LAMBDA LAMBDA
BETA GAMMA
Elsie Schneider Voelker
Dawna Knight Shurtleff Carla Stone
MU MU Viola Rau Dewey Joy Mahachek Rose Armstrong Olds Leona Gutschow Trabue
OMICRON OMICRON Jeanette Geiger Brewer
PI PI Winifred Allen Helen Lazer Todd
RHO RHO Jane Kell Fiber
SIGMA SIGMA Ida Bernice Miller
Mary Wilson Carty Sarah Miller Steele
TAU TAU
BETA BETA
CHI CHI
Ruth Carr Geraldine Rundell Doyle Grace LeFevre George Rhonda Parker
GAMMA GAMMA Zelma Mae Bransom Larana Wethington Callahan Lela .Hardy Alice Vaughan Kidd
DELTA DELTA Ruth Hollinger Cole Lauretta Suntheimer Leininger Ferne Lucas Riley
EPSILON EPSILON Anna Braley Daniels Frances Miller Irene Marmont Olson
ZETA ZETA
Eleanor Hawes Erway Jennifer Kessler Samsel
BETA DELTA Ethel Cranford Graves
BETA ETA Mary German Peterson
BETA IOTA Jean Suzanne Lennon Doris Browne Newman Hilda Ammonette Slusher Jeanne Leamon Turner Peggy Dalton Wilson
BETA MU Elizabeth Ann Day
BETA XI Ina Evans Clark
BETA SIGMA Lisa Jean Deters Victoria Bellman Nason Jean Williams Weber
BETA UPSILON Gloria Miguel Fernandez Pauline Page Mills Leola Page Powell Rebah Griffiths Price
BETA PHI Mary E. Killian Clarice Zarling Richards
GAMMA BETA Joyce Henckel Biagioli
GAMMA EPSILON Evangeline Bartels Emerson Myrtle Sweete O'Reilly Sally Matthews Rezny Florence Milbrath Schneider Clara Keller Uber
Annabel Reynolds Marion Rau Snarely
GAMMA KAPPA
ETA ETA
GAMMA XI
Theordora Nevius Mary Oldham Rising
THETA THETA Alma Bowles Denman Mildred Hewins Shaw
Linda Ellen Smith Eleanor Garner Colborn
GAMMA PSI Mary Slater
IOTA IOTA Florence Harley
KAPPA KAPPA Mary Wilson Aungst Mary Emma Lindenmuth Helen Elias Vincze Patricia Rusby Young
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In This Issue Volume 73
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The five founders: Contemporary women
AEA Foundation marks
"Turn back the Alpha Sigma Alpha years . " and discover why our sorority, founded 86 years ago, is a contemporary organization, founded by contemporary women. This article is the first in a series by Chairman of Ritual Silvana F. Richardson.
President Rosemary C. Goss explains why the founders would have supported the newly formed AEA Foundation. She urges every current AEA to support the Foundation with a donation. An easy-to-use donation envelope has been included in the center of the magazine so that you can give today!
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Help wanted: Nominations for national council
Come to the beach for convention in 1988! Chairman Ingrid Sevigny and members of the Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter are hard at work on the 1988 National Convention, scheduled for June 24-27 at the Holiday Inn, Surfside, Clearwater Beach, FL. Read about the women and the city that will welcome you at the beach!
EDITOR Nancy I. z. Reese 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac Des Plaines, IL 60016
PHOENIX STAFF Alumnae Editor Cretia Rowlette 3861 N. Cherry Ln. Kansas City, MO 64116
Collegiate Editor Anne Hirt Pherson 10517 Drew Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55431
Feature Editor Sue Zorichak Hagen 6890 Athena Way Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075
Historian Esther Kaufman Gatseos 6659 E. Eastman Ave. Denver, CO 80224
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Departments 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Memoriam 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directory 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . Alumnae Stars 16 . . . . . . . . . . . Alumnae Action
On the Cover The five founders were all alive at the time of the sorority 's Golden Anniversary. Four of them were able to attend the celebration during convention in Roanoke, VA, thus confirming their 'lifetime commitment. '
Elections and appointments of national officers will be made at the 1988 National Convention. The nominating committee needs your help in selecting a slate and making recommendations for appointments. Give your assistance and submit the names of worthy candidates.
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Alpha Sigma Alpha A contemporary sorority by Silvana F. Richardson Ritual Chairman Alpha Sigma Alpha: A Greek letter organization for women founded November 15, 1901 , in Farmville, VA
Sorority: An association of women inspired by friendship whose ideal is the furthering of personal and community living Contemporary: Marked by characteristics compatible with being of the present period What is it that has kept Alpha Sigma Alpha a viable organization for 86 years? AEA has endured and remained relevant through the changing decades. It
Louise Cox Carper
Juliette Hundley Gilliam
has always been a "contemporary" sorority, because the principles upon which it was founded transcend the boundaries of time and place. The philosophy of our Founders can be actualized today as well as it was in 1901. In their wisdom, our Founders created a sorority for all times. It is for us to explore those foundations and translate them into contemporary living and future visions. This article is the first in a three-part series that will explore Alpha Sigma Alpha's foundations-our history, symbols and ritual-and discuss contemporary challenges. Each of us chose to become an Alpha Sigma Alpha and made the decision to align personal values and goals with those of the sorority. So let's explore our heritage together . . .
Mary Williamson Hundley
Virginia Boyd Noell
Calva Watson Wootton
The five founders: Contemporary women Turn back the Alpha Sigma Alpha years to the autumn of 1901 . . . Travel to the state of Virginia known as "the Cradle of the Repub路 lie, " the home of great American patriots and presidents . . . Walk in the Southern charm of the small town of Farmville . . . Suddenly you are there on the campus of historic State Female Normal School . . . Pompadours with hair bows, crisp shirt waists, and long full skirts are the high fashion on the
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campus. Sounds of college life float on the gentle fall air; lovely Southern voices lifted in college songs or hymns, the hum of classroom activities, the exchange of cordial greetings with inimitable Southern accent. You may be intrigued by the swish of those long full skirts as girls walk close to the white picket fence to dart bewitching glances at some handsome young men who just happened along {rom nearby Hampden-Sydney College. Most im-
portant are the sounds {rom snatches of whispered conversations or the excited talks behind closed doors between five delightful college students. They were devoted friends. After weeks of serious planning, they are ready to embark on a high adventure, the founding of a college sorority to be known as Al路 pha Sigma Alpha.
Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ President Emerita "The Years Behind Us"
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Members of the early Alpha Chapter were, back row, from left, Virginia Lee Boyd, Lillie Everett, Calva Hamlet Watson, Luriphene Eve rett, Margaret Patterson, Georgia Ward Newby; second row, Hattie Kelly, Juliette Jefferson Hundley; front row, Margaret Stephens, Louise Burks Cox, Bessie Ferguson. The college room of Hattie Kelly and Angela Tinsley, members of early Alpha Chapter.
Were these five young coeds of 1901 in their long full skirts so different from contemporary women? I believe we can find many characteristics in common with today's sorority women. Superior scholastics: History tells us that the State Female Normal School (now Longwood College) in Farmville was the first state school in Virginia to accept women. Those attending were among the brightest and best students. Many were the daughters of college professors, yet still the first women in the family to assert their independence to go away to college rather than be tutored at home. Organizers: Drawing on the already established model of the male fraternity system, women founded their own Greek letter organizations during those early years on the Farmville campus. Before 1900 there were three sororities: Kappa Delta (1897), Sigma Sigma Sigma (1898) and Zeta Tau Alpha (1898). Desirable rushees: Five lively young coeds were rushed and bid THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
by these already existing sororities. They were all desirable prospective sorority members-attractive, vivacious and intelligent. Devoted friends: These five young women were the closest of friends and wanted to be sorority sisters as well. If they accepted bids from different sororities their dream would not come true. Risk takers: The adventurous students conceived of a new organization so they could be sorority sisters and founded Alpha Sigma Alpha on Nov. 15,1901. The charter had five signatures that are well known to us today: Virginia Lee Boyd, Louise Burks Cox, Juliette Jefferson Hundley, Mary Williamson Hundley and Calva Hamlet Watson. Liberally educated: As these women created the foundations of our sorority they drew from their knowledge of the classics, of science, of philosophy and of religion. Art , literature, music and nature were sources of enrichment and of personal fulfillment. Involved on campus: Our Founders were active in numerous
campus organizations besides their sorority. Louise Cox was a member of the Cotillion Club as was Virginia Boyd . Louise and Calva Watson belonged to the German Club. The Dramatic Club listed Louise on its roster as well. Residential and commuter students: Mary Hundley and Virginia Boyd were roommates at the college. Their room must have been decorated with much AEA memorabilia. Juliette Hundley lived offcampus with her parents and acted as hostess for many AEA weekend parties with men from nearby Hampden-Sydney College. Leaders: Virginia Boyd was Al pha Chapter's first president and Mary Hundley was treasurer. Even commuter student Juliette served as vice president. Louise Cox was the chapter's secretary and Calva Watson recorded those early days as the chapter historian. Professionals: During the initial years of Alpha Sigma Alpha, the organization remained loyal to the tradition of the teaching college of
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Convention High-powered personality fuels Clearwater convention Members of Ingrid Sevigny ' s Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter claim her middle name is Energy. Now in her third year as president of the chapter, Ingrid also is chairman of the 1988 National Convention in Clearwater Beach, FL. She began her sorority career as an Alpha Alpha at Miami University of Ohio, where she earned a BS in education and a master's degree in education and counseling. She was a high school guidance counselor from 1966 to 1970, and is a past president and Panhellenic representative for the Columbus, OH, Alumnae Chapter. In 1970, she embarked on another career , the military. As a captain in the U.S. Army for six
years, Ingrid served as the foreign liaison officer for the U.S. WAC school, was in charge of the allied officers, was a recruitment officer in North Carolina and a protocol officer. Ingrid met Dick, her husband of 13 years, in the service. Together they spent two years in Korea where he served as chief of protocol. He is now an accountant. When the Sevignys transferred to Tampa Bay in 1980, Ingrid resumed her sorority work. Prior to serving as president, she held the offices of vice president and Panhellenic representative. She and Dick are now in their new home in Palm Harbor. Catch her if you can . * * *
Ingrid Sevigny
Tampa Bay alumnae bridge more than generations I
by Judi Seele Imagine a group whose members range in age from their late 20s well into their 80s, with the majority over 65. It includes women who work and women who are retired; a national officer (Province Director Deb Dietrich); women who are single, married, divorced and widowed; women who attended college during the Depression, the world wars and during the protest marches of the 1960s. Their sisterhood in Alpha Sigma Alpha has drawn them into one cohesive and caring group-the Tampa Bay, FL, Alumnae (formerly Tri-City). They pride themselves on their many social and philanthropic activities, and for bridging the generation gap so well. The group is
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made up of 40 women from St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa and surrounding communities . In fact, members live as far north as Inverness and as far south as Naples, thus encompassing almost the entire length of the west coast of Florida. Even though the majority of the members are retired , they are active socially and in spirit . They bring an added dimension into the group. Social activities include a Founders' Day celebration in November, a Christmas celebration and a sweetheart dinner in February. Philanthropic projects include working with the Mental Health Association of Pinellas County and providing support with canned goods and funds to several special education classes in the area. * * *
? Dot Chase, Buff Sundy and Dot Shideman take a break during a Tampa Bay meeting.
Other members of the Tampa Bay Chapter are, top row, from left, Ingrid Sevigny, Theresa Kocsos, Em Frost; seated, Judi See/, Dot Shideman, Mary Wichmanowski Karnstadt; front, Debbie Fields Dietrich.
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Founders Continued from page 5
its founding and limited its charters to colleges of education. Many distinguished teachers are Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae from that era. Visionaries: From our sorority's inception, the Founders conceived of a national organization for Alpha Sigma Alpha. By 1905, five chapters were installed, and the first National Convention was held Thanksgiving weekend in Richmond, VA. Lifelong commitment: The initiation vows written by our Founders involve lifelong commitment. The highlight of Alpha Sigma Alpha's Golden Anniversary Convention was the presence of four Founders. The "Founders' Proclamation" delivered at that convention read: The four Founders of Alpha Sigma Alpha who have the joy of being present at this Golden Anniversary Convention are devoutly thankful
for the great accomplishments that have been achieved by those who are carrying on the purpose of FRIENDSHIP {or which we banded together in that year of long ago. They have broadened our outlook into wide fields of service. This service is necessarily being felt in more or less degree throughout our entire nation, and is overflowing into other lands . . .
After 50 years, the founding members were still involved. * * * The hopes and visions of our Founders have brought us to 1987. We see that these were women much like us-educated, involved, committed, leaders-who believed in the strength of mutual friendship and support. Our purpose remains steadfast: " . . . to cultivate friendship . . . to elevate and enoble womanhood in the world. " (AEA Charter)
The time is now . To follow the example our our Founders . . . To provide caring environments
for our members that nurture lasting friendships and lifelong loyalty to the sorority. To promote discovery of individual talents through involvement in varied activities and affiliation with diverse campus and community organizations. To serve others through our philanthropic endeavors and touch society at large and to develop a real sense of altruism in our members. To provide leadership opportunities within our chapters so our members can become outstanding women in their professions and in their communities. To encourage new ideas to develop the creating of vision and of risk-taking. After all , that's how AEA started! These are just a few of the contemporary challenges for the Alpha Sigma Alpha living today. The translation of our heritage is not so difficult; it is the living of it that is our challenge. * * * Next: Our AEA Symbols Contemporary Signs
Come join us on the beach in 1988 The official visitors' guide of the Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce best describes the site of Alpha Sigma Alpha's 1988 National Convention: Clearwater Beach, FL, is sparkling white sand on the Gulf of Mexico. Soft ocean waves wash onto a shore bespeckled with tiny ivorycolored shells. Swim, sail, windsurf, waterski or parasail. Fish off the pier or charter a deep sea vessel. Fly a kite, gather shells, play volleyball or simply enjoy the beach.
Clearwater, located in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area on the west coast of Florida directly on the Gulf of Mexico, is a thriving , year-round resort, business and residential community. Clearwater Beach is connected with downtown Clearwater by palm-lined Memorial Causeway. The beach island has business and residential sections, dozens of motels and restaurants and a large resort-recreational THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
area, including Clearwater Marina with its big sport-fishing fleet . With Clearwater's unique location, visitors can spend as much time on the beach as they wish , yet remain close to other area attractions. Nearby attractions include the Dark Continent and Busch Gardens, Tampa; Tiki Gardens, Indian
Shores and Sunken Gardens, St. Petersburg; Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, Seaworld and Boardwalk and Baseball Theme Park, Orlando; and Weeki Wachee Springs. So, pack your bags (and your sunscreen) and circle June 24-27 on your calendar. See you on the beach! * * *
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Do you want to attend convention? Convention registration forms will be available soon from Alpha Sigma Alpha Headquarters. To receive your form , please fill out the form below or put the information on a post card . D Please send me a 1988 Convention registration fo rm. Name ___________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________ City---------------------- State ________ Zip ________ Send to Alpha Sigma Alpha, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802
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Founders' Day Message
Foundation is another AEA milestone by Rosemary C. Goss National President Farmville, Virginia, November 14, 1901: " Alpha Sigma Alpha Founded at Longwood College" Oxford , Ohio, November 27, 1941: " Alpha Sigma Alpha Reorganized at Miami University" Colorado Springs, Colorado, November 14, 1947: " Alpha Sigma Alpha Adm itted into National Panhellenic Conference" Springfield, Missouri, October 23, 1986: " Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Incorporated in Missouri " In the years to come , this last event will join the others as an his-
toric milestone for Alpha Sigma Alpha . As with most things worth doing , the Foundation did not just happen overnight. A proposal to establish a foundation was passed by the National Council in 1968. However, for various reasons it did not come to pass. There was renewed interest in a foundation in the early 1980s. As the decade progressed, changes in tax laws, as well as IRS rulings regarding sorority and fraternity foundations , made it even more desirable to begin a foundation. The work of many culminated in the formation of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation during our 85th anniversary year.
Delta Upsilon Chapter at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
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Suppose our founders, Louise Cox Carper , Juliette_ Hundley Gilliam, Mary Williamson Hundley, Virginia Boyd Noell and Calva Watson Wootton, were alive today. What would they have to say about the formation of the Foundation? Louise Cox Carper once said, 'The fundamental object of a so路 rarity is to cultivate those qualities which will help its members to meet more successfully the events of life. A sorority is the training ground for the cultivation of the act of living in harmony with other people." A major purpose of the Foundation is to provide educational and leadership opportunities for all Alpha Sigma Alphas. In essence, to help our members "to meet more successfully the events of life. " I believe Louise Cox Carper and the other founders would view the Foundation and the opportunities it will provide as a step forward or milestone for Alpha Sigma Alpha. While the formation of the Foundation is already on its way to becoming an historic milestone, its accomplishments are yet to come . First we must build a strong " financial foundation ." On behalf of the National Council , I urge each pledge, collegiate member and alumna of Alpha Sigma Alpha to use the contribution envelope in The Phoenix to make a contribution to the Foundation. If every Alpha Sigma Alpha contributed just $1 , we would collect almost $25,000. Our founders believed in the future of Alpha Sigma Alpha and so do we. Let us express our belief by making a contribution to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation as it begins its second year. Happy Founders ' Day to all! * * * THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
Directory ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA NATIONAL OFFICERS
1987-1988 FOUNDED Longwood College, Farmvi lle, Virg inia, November 15, 1901
FOUNDERS Louise Cox Carper (Mrs. W. B.) Juliette Hundley Gilliam (Mrs. H. E.) Miss Mary Williamson Hundley Virginia Boyd Noell (Mrs. J. W.) Calva Watson Wootton (Mrs. P.W.)
NATIONAL COUNCIL
NATIONAL CHAIRMEN
President Emerita-Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ (Mrs. Fred M.), 500 Mott Dr., Apt. 215B, Raymore, MO 64083 President-Or. Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT (Mrs. Robert E.), 803 Grove Ave., Blacksburg, VA 24060 Vice President of Development-MaryAnn Sidehamer Wenzel, rH (Mrs. Michael), 2961 N. Lakeridge Trai l, Boulder, CO 80302 Vice President of Collegians-Marilyn Manion Stratton, BB (Mrs. Robert}, 6106 Spring Time, San Antonio, TX 78249 Vice President of Alumnae-Sandra Phillips Brzezinski, rE (Mrs. Wayne), 7041 W. Tripoli Ave., Milwaukee, WI53220 Vice President of Program-Paula Cyrus Foreman, PP (Mrs. Stuart), 2537 Valley Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603 Vice President of Finance-Diane Yencic James, HH (Mrs. Don L.), Rt. 5, Box 316, Pittsburg, KS 66762 Secretary-Connie Peyton Glidewell, zz, 2931 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton, MO 64683
Chairman of Chapter Advisors - Marlys Jarrett White, BB (Mrs. Dennis P.), 2290 Ash St., Denver, CO 80207 Chairman of Alumnae Development-Cherie Fink Shallock, tlZ (Mrs. Edward), 223 Burr Oak Dr., Lynch路 burg, VA 24502 Chairman of Colonies-Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson , Br (Mrs. Ronald), 5880 South Joplin , Tulsa, OK 74135 Constitution Chairman-Jean Moore Weaver, BN (Mrs. James), 3115 Steed Dr., Florissant, MO 63033 Chairman of Housing-Nancy Szalwinski, Btl, 1914 Margate, San Antonio , TX 78232 Chairman of Philanthropies-Elaine Rahaim Fuerst, Btl, 620 Mt. Victoria Place, Alpharetta, GA 30201 Chairman of Ritual-Or. Silvana Filippello Richardson , fA (Mrs. Robert), 62 Arbor Dr., Providence, Rl 02908 Chairman of Rush - Beth Colwell , BB, 832 S. Oneida, E110, Denver, CO 80224 Chairman of Scholarship- Mari anne Busch Bullock, BT, 13715 Blazey, Houston, TX 77041 Chairman of Standards-Linda Bonine Rogers, Ill (Mrs. Steven E.}, 337 Mayberry Ln ., Dover, DE 19901
SPECIAL OFFICERS NPC Delegate and Chairman of NPC-Sidney Gremillion Allen, 'lt'lt, 10064 Heritage Dr., Shreveport, LA 71115 NPC First Alternate Delegate-Betty Urban Wallick, ZZ, P.O. Box 4727, Yuma, AZ 85364 Editor-Nancy I. Z. Reese, BT, 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Headquarters Executive-Rose Marie Fellin, BE, National Headquarters, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802
CHAPTER CONSULTANTS Karen Fulmer, BT Carol Sue Hrenchi r, HH Lisa A. O'Neill , NN c/o National Headquarters
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1201 E. Walnut , Sprin gfi eld, MO 65802 Phone: 41 7-869路0980 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST
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Alumnae Editor-Cretia Rowlette, PH, 3861 North Cherry Ln., Kansas City, MO 64116 Collegiate Editor-Anne Hirt Pherson, BB (Mrs. Ste路 phen}, 10517 Drew Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55431 Feature Editor-Sue Zorichak Hagen, BB (Mrs. Jeff), 6890 Athena Way, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075 Historian-Esther Kaufman Gatseos, BB (Mrs. George}, 6659 E. Eastman, Denver, CO 80224
Lois Beers, Br, 2828 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington , D.C. 20008 Bonnie Payne Koenemann, zz, 323 Branchport, Chesterfield , MO 63017 Dr. June Smi th, KK, Box 51-57 South Columbus St., Beverly Hills, FL 32661 Judy DeMasters W i nter, zz (Mrs . Weldon) , Wedgewood Dr., Blue Springs, MO 64015
NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE Delegate .......... .. . . ... . . ... Sidney Gremillion Allen Alternate Delegate ... . ........ . . . Betty Urban Wallick First Alternate . . . ........ MaryAnn Sidehamer Wenzel Second Alternate ......... . Dr. Rosemary Carucci Goss THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
Directory NATIONAL COLLEGIATE PROVINCE DIRECTORS PROVINCE I DIRECTOR Kathleen Thompson Pilecki , L1T (Mrs. Larry), 16 Eastwood Dr., West Seneca, NY 14224 SUNY College at Buffalo, Pi Pi-Buffalo, NY 14222 Rochester Institute of Technology, Gamma Iota-Rochester , NY 14623 Pennsylvan ia State University-Behrend College, Epsilon Theta-Erie , PA 16563
PROVINCE V DIRECTOR
PROVINCE X DIRECTOR
Cynthia Rhoades Christfield , L11, 3220 S. 28th St., Apt. 301 , Alexandria, VA 22302 Longwood College, Alpha - Farmville, VA 23901 James Madison University, Beta Epsilon-Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Virginia Commonwealth University, Epsilon Gamma-Richmond , VA Virginia Wesleyan College, Epsilon Eta-Norfolk, VA
Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB (Mrs. Mark), 8014 Rossman Gulch Rd., Morrison , CO 80465 Univers i ty of Northern Colorado, Beta Beta-Greeley, CO 80631 Dickinson State College, Beta EtaDickin son , ND 58601
PROVINCE VI DIRECTOR PROVINCE II DIRECTOR Lori Wilkin , ro, 145 Tripple Wood Dr., Mercer, PA 16137 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Alpha Gamma-Indiana, PA 15701 Clarion University, Gamma Omicron-Clarion , PA 16214 Slippery Rock University, Gamma Xi-Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Edinboro University, Gamma PsiEd inboro, PA 16412 University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Epsilon Lambda-Johnstown, PA 15907
PROVINCE Ill DIRECTOR Gretchen E. Erb, I'H, RD #5, Box 120, Danville, PA 17821 Penn State University, Gamma EtaUniversity Park, PA 16802 East Stroudsburg University, Gamma Rho-East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Mansfield University, Delta Epsilon - Mansfield, PA 16933 Bloomsburg University, Delta ChiBloomsburg , PA 17815
Donna Deal Herring , BI (Mrs. Ross), 2605 Willowdale Ln ., Matthews, NC 28105 Radford University, Beta Iota-Radford , VA 24141 Concord College, Beta Pi-Athens, wv 24712 Elon College, Delta Rho-Eilon College, NC 27244
PROVINCE VII DIRECTOR Karla Kamp, L1K, 1627 North Elm, Evansville, IN 47712 Murray State University, Beta NuMurray, KY 42071 Indiana State University, Beta Upsilon-Terre Haute, IN 47807 Eastern Illinois University, Gamma Omega-Charleston, IL 61920 University of Southern Indiana, Delta Kappa - Evansville, IN 47711
PROVINCE VIII DIRECTOR Kimberly Ann Allman , XX, 1456 Grube, Indianapolis, IN 46227 Miami University, Alpha Alpha-Oxford , OH 45056 Ball State University, Chi Chi-Muncie, IN 47301
PROVINCE IV DIRECTOR
PROVINCE IX DIRECTOR
Jane B. Ramsey, L11, 624 Leeds Rd. , Elkton , MD 21921 Temple University, Kappa Kappa Philadelphia, PA 19122 Drexel University, Nu Nu-Philadelphia, PA 19104 Un iversity of Delaware, Delta IotaNewark, DE 19711 York College of Pennsylvania, Delta Omic ron-York, PA 17403 Millersville University, Epsilon Kappa- Millersville, PA 17551
Suzanne Kilgannon , BI, 309 S. Oak Park Ave. #1 E, Oak Park, IL 60302 Adrian College, Gamma Mu-Adrian, Ml49221 General Motors Institute, Delta Nu A-Flint, Ml 48504 General Motors Institute, Delta Nu B-Fiint, Ml 48504 Central Michigan University, Beta Theta-Mt. Pleasant, Ml48858 St. Mary 's College, Epsilon DeltaWinona, MN 55987
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PROVINCE XI DIRECTOR Nancy Andrus, I'E, 5200 S. Tuckaway Blvd., C-249, Greenfield, WI 53221 Western Illinois University, Beta Kappa- Macomb , IL 61455 Northern Illinois University, Beta Rho - DeKalb, IL 60115 Loyola University, Gamma LambdaChicago, IL 60626 DePaul Un iversity, Delta Eta-Chicago, IL60614 Univers ity of Illinois, Epsilon BetaChamp aign , IL 61820
PROVINCE XII DIRECTOR Lo ri Wh ite Scott, EE (M rs. Jack), 4513 W . 54th St. , Roeland Park, KS 66025 Emporia State University, Epsilon Epsilon - Emporia, KS 66801 Northeast Missouri State University, Alpha Beta-Kirksville, MO 63501 Northwest Missouri State University, Phi Phi-Maryville , MO 64468 Missouri Valley College, Gamma Pi - Marshall , MO 65340
PROVINCE XIII DIRECTOR Cindy Fundis, EE, 6914 W. 52nd Place, 1-B, Mission , KS 66202 Central Missouri State University, Zeta Zeta-Warrensburg, MO 64093 Southwest Missouri State University, Beta Sigma-Springfield, MO 65802 Pittsburg State University, Eta EtaPittsburg, KS 66762 THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
Directory PROVINCE XIV DIRECTOR Diana Pyle McWilliams, BA, 6 Borg Court, Little Rock, AR 72209 University of Central Arkansas, Beta Lambda-Conway, AR 72032 Henderson State University, Beta Mu-Arkadelphia, AR 71923
University of Arkansas at Monticello, Gamma Zeta-Monticello, AR 71655 Southern Arkansas University, Epsilon Alpha-Magnolia, AR Christian Brothers College, Epsilon Iota-Memphis, TN 38104
PROVINCE XV DIRECTOR Deborah Fields Dietrich , BN, 12908 124th Ave ., North Largo, FL 34644 University of Southern Mississippi, Beta Delta-Hattiesburg , MS 39401 Univers ity of Texas at San Antonio, Delta Upsilon-San Antonio , TX 78285
NATIONAL ALUMNAE REGION DIRECTORS REGION I DIRECTOR Joan Rindfleisch Runckel, IIII (Mrs. Gary), 65 Lafayette Blvd., Williamsville, NY 14221 Boston, Massachusetts-Julia Oberweis 48 Brookdale Rd., Neston, MA 02160 Buffalo, New York-Amy K. Losi , 234 N. Ellicott, Williamsville, NY 14221 Central Pennsylvania-Mrs. Pamela Strathmeyer, 8 Manor Rd., York, PA 17403 Charleston, West Virginia-Mrs. James Gunter, 2992 Ruth St., Charleston, WV 25302 Delaware Valley, Pennsylania-Mrs. William Schwarze, 3 Longpoint Ln., Media, PA 19063 Huntington, West Virginia-Nelle Davis, 1640 Sixth Ave., Huntington, wv 25703 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-Christine Hill, Box 418, Grove Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-Mrs. Robert Boykin, Rt. 4, Box 352D5, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Princeton, West Virginia-Patricia Peterson, Rt. 3, Box 402, Abington, VA 24210 Rochester, New York-Mrs. R. J. Baker, 126 Meadow Dr., Rochester, NY 14618 Wilmington, Delaware-Jane Ramsey, 624 Leeds Rd., Elkton, MD 21921 York, Pennsylania-Christine Knaub, 121 S. Herman St., York, PA 17404
REGION II DIRECTOR Diane (Dolly) Purvis Loyd , B~, 2300 Lincoln Rd., #140, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Charlotte, North Carolina-Mrs. William A. Higgins, 13521 Five Gait Court, Matthews, NC 28105
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida-Debbie Bukas, 3100 N. Pine Island Rd . #204, Sunrise, FL 33313 Hattiesburg, Mississippi-Mrs. Susan Taylor Tullos, 104 Somerset Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Jackson Purchase, Kentucky-Mrs . Shirley Wall, Rt. 6, Box 11A, Murray, KY 42071 Lexington, Kentucky-Mrs. Henry Harned, Rt. 3, Hickman Hill Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601 Metro Atlanta-Mrs. James L. Frink, 4453 Sheila Court, Lilburn, GA 30247 Mississippi Gulf Coast-Becky Moody, 118 Woodhaven Dr., Gulfport, MS 39501 Norfolk, Virginia-Lynn Wyndham , 4549 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Northern Virginia-Susan Denise Donnell, 5013 Caryn Court, #302, Alexandria, VA 22312 Peninsula, Virginia-Mrs. James T. Scott Jr., 11 Rutledge Rd., Newport News, VA 23601 Piedmont, North Carolina-Kimberly Dorcett, 3502-D Parkwood Dr. , Greensboro, NC 27403 Richmond, Virginia-Kim Matthews, 14011 Turtle Hill Dr., Midlothain, VA 23113 Roanoke Valley, Virginia-Rebecca Oliver, 2908 Tully Dr., NW, Roanoke, VA 24019 Tampa Bay, Florida-Mrs . Ingrid Sevigny, 3505 Tarpon Woods Blvd. Unit 1-402, Palm Harbor, FL 33563 Washington, D.C..:.-Ms. Judith Parkison, 16560 Emory Ln., Rockville, MD 20853
Akron, Ohio-Mrs. Susan Wright , 5027 Johnnycake Ridge NE, Canton, OH 44705 Anderson, Indiana-Mrs . Ted Rinehart, 313 Vasbinder Dr., Chesterfield , IN 46017 Cincinnati, Ohio-Mrs. Shirley Wakefield, 7238 Longfield Dr., Madeira, OH 45243 Columbus, Indiana-Mrs. Catherine Wertz, 110 Johnson, Seymour, IN 47274 Columbus, Ohio-Mrs . W. Andrew Martin , 338 Dunedin, Columbus, OH 43214 Dayton, Ohio-Mrs. Roger Shoffner, 8160 Long Creek Dr., Centerville, OH 45459 Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana-Ursula Mars, 1104 Highland Dr., Goshen, IN 46526 Fort Wayne, Indiana-Mrs. Thelma Zumbaugh , 520 Clayton Ave. , Ft. Wayne, IN 46808 Indianapolis, Indiana-Susan Smale, 2703 Napoleon St., Indianapolis, IN 46203 Muncie , Indiana-Mrs. Velma Tresher, 1420 E. Main St. , Muncie, IN 47305 Newark-Zanesville, Ohio-Mrs. Norman Cogswell , 1070 W. Church St., Newark, OH 43055 Northwestern 路 Ohio-Barb Christensen , 1764 Cambridge Park E. , Maumee, OH 43537 Southwestern Indiana-Cindy Harty, 1442 Cort, Evansville, IN 47712 Terre Haute, Indiana- Therese Miller, 7504 N. 43rd St. , #8, Terre Haute, IN 47805
REGION Ill DIRECTOR Lana Gee Bunner, ~K (Mrs. David), 2827 N. Red Bank Rd. , Evansville, IN 47712 FALL 1987
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Directory REGION IV DIRECTOR Elizabeth Zubinski Heidel, rn (Mrs. James P.), 1410 71st St., Downers Grove, IL 60516 Chicago, Illinois-Mrs. Betty Hall, 342 D. Higgins Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068 Chicago-Metro, Illinois-Kathy Madgiak, 18257 Greenbay, Lansing, IL 60438 Chicago, 1//inois-North SuburbanMrs. Richard Williams, 1976 Fairway Court, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 Chicago, Illinois- West SuburbanMrs. Judy Watson, 6939 S. William Dr., Woodridge, IL 60517 Detroit, Michigan-Margaret Sautter, 20469 Balfour, Apt. 1, Harper Woods, Ml48225 Dickinson, North Dakota-Deb Conlon, 970 Alder Ave., Dickinson, ND 58601 Flint, Michigan-Barb Gier, 12180 Townline, Grand Blanc, Ml 48439 Grand Rapids, Michigan-Mrs. Jerry M. VanDusen, 7271 Belding, Rockford, M149341 Kalamazoo, Michigan---Mrs. Robert Klesert, 337 Glendale Blvd., Parchment, Ml49004 Madison, Wisconsin-Judy Weibel , 9 Glenside Circle, Madison, WI 53717
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Mrs. Sandra Brzezinski, 7041 W. Tripoli, Milwaukee,WI53220 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan-Mrs. Michael Martin, 205 W. Orchard, Shepherd, Ml48883 Twin Cities, Minnesota-Sue Hagen, 6890 Athena Way, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075
REGION V DIRECTOR Marilyn Ramsey Garbee, BE (Mrs. E. L.), 49 St. Andrews Circle, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Dallas, Texas-Mary Miles, 2024 Westridge, Plano, TX 75075 Denver, Colorado-Beth Colwell, 832 S. Oneida E-110, Denver, CO 80224 Houston, Texas-Sandra Bryan, 12210 Advance, Houston, TX 77065 Phoenix, Arizona-Margaret Neff, 6216 E. Lafayette, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 San Antonio, Texas-Mindy Mann, 12012 Maple Rock, San Antonio, TX 78230 . San Diego, California-Serena Lannue, 777 Hacienda Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020 Sun City, Arizona-Harriet Rose Woods, 13627-110th Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 Tulsa, Oklahoma-Mrs. Leslie Stover, 1100 E. Dover Pl., Broken Arrow, OK 74012
REGION VI DIRECTOR Pat Lumpe Hawkins, BE (Mrs. Bruce), 3 Lucie, Peerless Park, MO 63088 Central Arkansas-Susan McClure, P.O. Box 1625, Conway, AR 72032 Emporia, Kansas-Mrs. Steve Commons, 719 Walnut, Emporia, KS 66801 Greater Kansas City-Eddie Ragan, 13814 W. 78th St., Lenexa, KS 66216 Lafayette, Louisiana- Valerie Vining, RR 1, Box 399 HV, Patterson, LA 70392 Maryville, Missouri-Norma Bram, 300 Vista Ln., Maryville, MO 64468 Monticello, Arkansas-Kathy Henderson, 103 Sherwood, McGehee, AR 71654 New Orleans, Louisiana-Mrs. Allen Bourgeois, 4724 Park Dr. S., Metairie, LA 70001 Omaha, Nebraska-Jill Karre, 14866 Harvey Oaks Ave., Omaha, NE 68144 Pittsburg, Kansas-Mrs. Diane James, Rt. 5, Box 316, Pittsburg, KS 66762 St. Louis, Missouri-Mrs. Cindy Bochantin, 24 Valley View, St. Peters, MO 63376 Springfield, Missouri-Kim Horton, 2700 S. Ingram Mill, Springfield, M065804
Help wanted: Chapter consultant applicants Must be expert at packing luggage. Must travel campuses with AEA chapters, but attend school of hard knocks. No tests required, except those of courage and perseverance. Works with collegians and alumnae as advisor, clarifier of AEA policy and national sister-ready, willing and able to become a brief part of a chapter's life.
Salary plus expenses If you fit this description, or know a graduating senior who does, please submit name on the form below. A full application will be sent and an interview set. Name ________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________ City----------- - - - - - - - - - - State _________ Zip _________ College chapter _________________ Phone __________________ Send to Alpha Sigma Alpha, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802
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Help wanted: Nominations for national council At the 1988 National Convention, election of the seven members of the National Council will be held in accordance with the bylaws of Alpha Sigma Alpha. The nominating committee, composed of Kim Meyer, chairman, Cherie Shallock and Edi Regan, solicits your cooperation and assistance in suggesting nominees and providing a brief, factual account of their AEA and community activities as well as special talents for leadership. Nominees should be AEA women from either your
local area or other areas who have served Alpha Sigma Alpha in some capacity on the national level (e.g.: as a chairman, province director or previous council member) and who have the time, ability and interest to serve in a national leadership role. Recommendations for appointment to other national offices will be forwarded to the newly elected Council at convention. The deadline for submission of names for consideration for nomination is Feb. 1, 1988.
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1988-90 AEA Nominations Form I recommend the following for AEA National Council nomination : (Give married and maiden name, chapter, address and phone number if possible) President ________________________________________________________________________________ Vice President of P r o g r a m - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vice President of D e v e l o p m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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AI umnae Chapter--------------------------- Collegiate Chapter-------------------------Return by Feb. 1, 1988, to: Kim Meyer, 8014 Rossman Gulch Rd., Morrison , CO 80465
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Alumnae Stars cialize in working with youth , planning leadership conferences and doing counseling. "A career in music would be great, but the main thing I'd like to do is make a contribution . . . be a little bit of an inspiration if I can. That's really the dream. And there's more than one way to reach your dreams. " -tf -tf
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Angela Ward, EH, hopes to make a contribution through her songs.
Songwriter records her first single Angela Ward, EH, was recruited by Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, VA , for her athletic ability . An all -state and all-regional catcher for her high school's state champion softball team, she also played soccer in college but decided to give up both sports to pursue singing and songwriting. Angela has been writing songs since the fifth grade and since then has added about 105 songs to her repertoire. These included the latest that were recorded in December at a New York City studio. As a result of her first recording contract, Angela recorded a single record , which appeared in some local stores. On one side is "Hold On" which is an anti-suicide message. The flip side is "Goodbye, " a song dedicated to her fellow seniors at Virginia Wesleyan. The record will be getting airplay on New York and Virginia contemporary Christian stations. Angela majored in human services and received a bachelor's degree in June. She plans to spe14
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Sharlene Lube Ling , BIT, was awarded the governor's 1987 Excellence in Teaching Award in New Jersey. The award is given to teachers whose skill , dedication , understanding and caring for children has made an unusually positive impact on the education and lives of young people. Sharlene attended a convocation at Princeton University, and teachers honored received a certificate of commendation. In addition , she was awarded funds to be utilized for curriculum or student development at her school. Sharlene has been teaching at Haylet School District in New Jersey for 11 years and resides in Highlands, NJ, with her husband and three children. -tf -tf
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Phoenix editor elected to association board Nancy l.Z. Reese, BT, Phoenix editor, was elected to the board of directors of the College Fraternity Editors Association during its June meeting in Vail , CO. CFEA is the professional organization for the magazine editors of fraternities , sororities and professional and honorary societies. The group hosts an annual workshop and runs several year-round programs. Nancy has been a member of The Phoenix staff since 1978 and editor since 1984. Last year, she was appointed CFEA membership recruitment chairman. This year, she will continue in that role in addition to serving on the board.
Nancy I.Z. Reese
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Ethel Guthrie is AAUW Woman of the Year Ethel Guthrie, the 1987 American As s ociation of University Women's Woman of the Year, is truly someone who has made a difference in her community. A teacher for 40 years at Marietta (Ohio) High School , she started the Marietta Education Association, and she single-handedly forced the board of education to end its ancient practice of forbidding teachers to marry. In addition , she started the local widowed persons chapter and has been one of the driving forces behind her AAUW local. She has been AAUW state president, regional vice president and on the association board . Through the years she has received many awards including Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish), Outstanding Citizen , Zonta International Woman of the Year and Ohio Senior Citizen Hall THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
Alumnae Stars Anderson named International Special Olympics coach
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After being a Special Olympics coach and local coordinator for eight years, Aquina Anderson, rn, was selected as a coach for the International Special Olympics. She coached volleyball for the Arizona delegation at Notre Dame this summer. Aquina attended Loyola University in Chicago and currently resides in Williams, AZ.
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Panhellenic triumvirate at home ec association
Aquina Anderson wa s chosen as a coach for the International Special Olympics.
of Fame (1981). An AAUW scholarship at Marietta College is named for her. Ethel is a member of the Lambda Lambda Chapter and received a bachelor's degree in education from Ohio State University in 1925. * *
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Alpha Sigma Alpha President Dr. Rosemary Goss, BIT, is president of the Virginia Home Economics Association. Serving with her as presidentelect is Dr. Janet Johnson , a Zeta Tau Alpha. Rounding out this Panhellenic triumvirate is AI:A Susan Wiley, ~A . first vice president of the organization. Rosemary and Janet are faculty members in the College of Human Resources at Virginia Tech, and Susan is with the Virginia Department of Agriculture in Roanoke.
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In order to recognize outstanding accomplishments of Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae, The Phoenix staff needs your help. If you , or someone you know, have received public recognition or made a significant contribution in the areas of business, sports, government, education, entertainment , media, volunteer work, science and the arts, please complete this form. Guidelines:
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one Alumnae Star per form ; please duplicate form for additional entries. Your name _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ State _ _ _ _ Zip _ __ _ _ Phone ___ _ _ __ _ _ ___ Name of person to be recognized Alumnae chapter _ _ _ _ __ Collegiate chapter ___ __ __ Address ____ _ _ _ __ _ City _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ State _ ___ Zip _ __ _ On a separate sheet of paper, please list accomplishments and give specific details.
The Panhellenic trium virate at the Virginia Home Economics Association is , from left, Or. Janet Johnson, Or. Rosemary Goss and Susan Wiley.
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Send this form and accompanying information to " Alumnae Stars, " c/o Cretia Rowlette, 3861 N. Cherry Ln. , Kansas City, MO 64116.
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Alumnae Action Dayton, Ohio
Panhellenic activities The Dayton Alumnae Chapter fin ished the year with the Dayton Alum路 nae Panhellenic luncheon held at the Women's Club . Lucille West, EAA, and Audrey Gedart, BIT, were honored as past presidents. The chapter began its 1987-88 year with a luncheon and pool party at the home of Cheri Markle, BT, in the historic district of Fairborn. Plans for the annual joint meeting with the Cincinnati alumnae in the fall were discussed . The group has had several fundraisers for philanthropic projects. One of the projects, organized by Caroline Finch, AA, was to sponsor students of the Southview School to attend the state Special Olympics. Members also contributed Christ路 mas presents for the Early Childhood Intervention Center at Southview School. With the Cincinnati alumnae, members furnish snacks for the Alpha Alpha members during fall rush . Audrey Gedart
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Boston alumnae enjoy a spring luncheon . They and their guests are, left to right, front row, Julia Oberweis , Jean Barbarick, Kay Barclay, Edith Ho wlett; back row, Ruth Bridges Harper, Rose O'Connor, Sue Riley, Silva na Richardson, Suzanne Ferra ra, Ka ren Knowles.
Boston, Massachusetts
Greater Kansas City
Activities renew friendships
Memorabilia from college days
The Maryville Alumnae Chapter had an interesting year with Norma Bram as president. The annual salad supper, featuring members' favorite dishes, was at the home of Jane Long, patroness. An enjoyable evening was spent with the Phi Phi Chapter at the Founders' Day banquet at the J.W . Jones Student Building. A party for graduating seniors was held in March . Gifts from the alum nae to the seniors were mugs with "AI::A" and "Sisters Forever" written on them . The annual bingo party for the active chapter also was a big success. The last business meeting of the year was held at the home of Ann Robinson, patroness. Other patronesses present were Jane Long and Lynn Felton. The alumnae are going to miss Elinor Simerly. She and her husband are moving to Green Valley, AZ.
The Boston Alumnae Chapter held its spring luncheon at the SheratonTara in Bra intree , MA . This was a time for welcoming new alumnae to the Boston area as well as re newing old friendships. The summer meeting began with a tour of the Comemos Art Gallery located in downtown Boston. Alumnae Rose O'Connor, IIII, owner of the gallery , gave a personalized tour. The meeting continued with a tea at the Ritz Carlton Boston , where Silvana Richardson presented a report of her trip to National Convention in Denver. Also at this time , President Julia Oberweis Kaye presented Jean Barbarick, former president , with an award for many years of service. The afternoon ended with a shopping stroll down Boston 's famed Newbury Street. Founders' Day was celebrated this year in the Emma Rogers Room of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A speech was given by Mary Ann Wenzl, vice president of development.
The year began with a "bring your favorit e salad " luncheon in January, hosted by Jeanne Biggs. Betty Forbach, Barb Ladd, Doris Klein and Marilyn Monteil assisted as hostesses. Even the best of plans go astray; Mothe r Nature decided to be the first guest. She came early and deposited ice and then five inches of snow. Some salad luncheon! Needless to say, the meeting was cancelled. The traditional Valentine Tea was held at the home of Eddi Ragan and was a time for reminiscing. Each member brought a small piece of memorabilia from her college days. A tea table was full of special treats prepared by Chelsey Belcher, Connie Glidewell, Johanna Gardner and Colleen Haag. Kay Thomas, Marty West and Patty Nichols were hostesses for the April meeting . After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, a makeup demonstration was given. This was followed by the installation of the new officers.
Helen Gregory
Ruth Bridges Harper
Maryville, Missouri
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Alumnae Action Cincinnati, Ohio ~s
the year wound down . . . The Cincinnati alumnae enjoyed a luncheon and speaker with Northern Kentucky members for the January meeting . .Marion Colgan, BK, was hostess for the February business meeting, which also featured a Mary Kay Cos路 metic demonstration . In March, the annual couple's night was spent enjoying food and music at Forest View Gardens. Dessert followed at the home of Luanna Roof, AA. The Alpha Alpha Chapter at Miami University hosted Province Day April 11. Shirley S. Wakefield, AA, and Anne Niemeyer, AA, were leaders for two of the five workshops held . Ann also displayed her culinary talent as hostess for the May meeting. The year of activity ended with a family picnic at the home of .Mary Backsman, AA. Plans are now being made for the 1988 Ohio State Day to be held April 16 in Columbus. For further informa路 tion, contact Anne P. Niemeyer , 1212 Creekwood, Batavia , OH 45103. Nancy Anderson
San Diego, California
Togetherness Several San Diego alumnae met in
Th ese " golden girls" were honored at the recent Pro vince VIII Day at Miami University of Ohio. The y are top, fro m left, Ruth Snedaker Koh l, AA, Cincinnati, Eleanor Loyd Davis, .6..6., Cincinnati; seated, Genevieve Snedaker, AA, Cincinnati, Lucile Roth Anderson, AA, lndianapo路 lis, and Elizabeth Presnall Bliss, XX, Indianapolis. More than 100 collegians and alumnae attended the event, hosted by the Alpha Alpha Chapter.
May at president Serena Engelbart Lannue's home to raise funds for Special Olympics with a garage sale. Special thanks to Serena, ZZ, Sonia Clauson Ogden, ri , and Louise Peterson Hindes, EE, for organ izing, pricing and selling merchandise. Thanks also to Shirley Cloud Row-
ley, PX, and Anne Rumney Will, PX, who helped in the afternoon; Suzanne .McGinnis Collier, BK, who contributed six boxes of interesting gift items; and Bernita Offerman Sipan, nn, who gave money to the project. Anne Rumney Will
Help wanted: AEA Alumnae-at-Large No AEA alumnae chapter in your area? Don 't despair! You can belong to Alpha Sigma Alpha's Alumnae-at-Large Chapter. As an alumnae member-at-large, you will receive mailings concerning AEA and will be kept informed of others in your are who would be interested in establishing an organized alumnae group. Just fill out this form and mail it with your $8 alumnae dues to AEA National Headquarters, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802. Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - Address -----------------~--------------------C i t y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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Alumnae Action
Pittsburgh alumnae attended the spring Panhellenic luncheon at the Allegheny Club in Three Rivers Stadium. The y are, left to right, Dawn Boyle, Angie Wezorek, Kath leen Boykin , Diane Stevenson and Bonnie Oswald.
ago, is building a home in Lake Worth and heading a hospital devel opment in Boynton Beach. Cathy coordinated the chapter's Breakfast Fashion Show to benefit the Neonatal l.C. Unit at Broward General Hospital. Betty Barnes, NN , also moved but kept in touch by hosting a salad luncheon in April. The chapter's biggest loss is Atlanta's gain , Elaine Fuerst, BA, national ph ilanthropic chairman , who recently moved . Besides her work as a national officer , she has contributed much to the chapter , which she joined as a charter member. The past Wilma Wilson Sharp Award winner was co-chairman of a benefit breakfast, hosted toy parties with Debbie Bukas, rA, and worked on other money-making projects. Ethel Llewellyn Wilson
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Alumnae attend installation The Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter enjoyed a busy spring , beginning with the Pittsburgh Alumnae Panhellenic luncheon. This annual event was held in the Allegheny Club at Three Rivers Stadium, home of the Pirates and Steelers ball teams . The proceeds from the luncheon benefit the scholarship fund, which provides collegiate sorority women entering their senior year with financial aid . A silent auction was held with items and services donated by local alumnae chapters and other patrons. Several members were able to attend the installation of Epsilon Lambda Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown. Those present were Kathleen Boykin, Diane Stevenson and Bonnie Oswald, who served as the supervising officer.
St. Louis, Missouri
Active alumnae group The St. Louis Alumnae Chapter is actively involved in the St. Louis Panhellenic and is one of the most active of the 22 national sororities
represented in the St. Louis area . Four members planned and hosted one of the spring luncheon meetings in the home of Bonnie Payne Koene路 mann, ZZ. Those assisting her were Pat Lumpe Hawkins, BE, Jean Abernathy Fisher, AB , and Cecily Coffelt Bullard, BA. During the summer , members took charge of an all-Greek information table during a sorority showcase at a local shopping center. They distributed leaflets and pamphlets explaining Greek life on college campuses to college-bound girls. The alumnae met for a card party in March . Chapter members also served as caddies for the National Bridge Tournament held in St. Louis. It was a busy, exciting and exhausting experience , but the treasury and bridge sk ills benefitted. The last spring meeting was held at Libby Moore 's home. Officers were installed , and a potluck luncheon was served . The new Narcissus cookbooks were distributed and everyone was delighted with the results. Laura Weaver
Diane Stevenson
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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St. Louis alumnae work on future projec ts. They are Panhellenic delegate Bonnie Koenemann ' standing, Pat Hawkin s, Jean Fisher and Cicily Bullard.
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Alumnae Action and over 30 members participated as scorers, timers and starters. National President Rosemary Goss attended an informal gathering at the home of Merrilyn Lindley Bass, XX . Plans are being made to host Indiana State Day in 1988 at Union Station. Members may board the train in their hometown , stay at Holiday Inn Union Station, then enjoy the workshops and shopping at the renovated train station. For questions or reservations contact Merrilyn Bass at (317) 887-1158. Merrilyn R. Bass
Tulsa , Oklahoma
A busy spring Members of the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter take a break during one of their business meetings. They are back row, from left, Donna Gabriel, Barbara Townsend, Kate Koslosky, Heidi Poppet; front row, Chris Hill, Marsha Perry.
Tampa Bay, Florida
New name for Tri-City Just where is 'Tri-City' Florida, you may have wondered? In order to give the name more geographical significance (ever try looking for Tri-City on a map?), the chapter voted to request an official name change to Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter. The three cities of Clearwater, Tampa and St. Petersburg that surround Tampa Bay are represented by the membership. The name change comes in anticipation of hosting the 1988 National Convention at Clearwater Beach. In April, the group met at the Holiday Inn Surfside where the convention will be held , and convention coordinator Julie Kennedy, who is an AI:A alumna, led a tour of the hotel's facilities . The ninth floor rooms offered a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico and the beach activities going on below. Several months of small workshops and brainstorming sessions were brought together during the June meeting when ideas for theme and logo for the convention were chosen. But all work and no play makes for a dull meeting, so members were treated to a picnic lunTHE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA
cheon by hostess Ingrid Sevigny. The creative juices and ideas were really flowing , so look out for some great surprises at Clearwater Beach! Malinda Owens
Indianapolis, Indiana
Activities keep members involved Laura Hutchinson Noel, XX , hosted the February meeting and Carla Phillipi, XX , showed slides of her trip to China . Carla toured the country as a representative of Women in Education. Province Director Kim Allman, XX , hosted the March meeting. Her mother, Susan Allman, president of Parents in Touch for Perry Township, spoke on the teen drug problem . Linda Wyrick Lineback, Susie Smale, Betty Presnall Bliss, Merrilyn Bass, Kim Allman and Brenda Mesalam, all XX , attended Province Day at Miami University of Ohio , hosted by the Alpha Alpha Chapter. Carla Phillipi , Area 8 Spec ia l Olympics coordinator , asked Indianapolis alumnae to take total responsibility for a Special Olympics track event. Fourteen members and friends were trained to run the event
The Tulsa Alumnae Chapter March meeting was an informative event: The program was given by a physician and nurse specializing in women's health care. In April , officers were elected . Becky Hamby, Br, served two terms as president. Officers were installed at the May meeting , followed by a salad supper. This year has been very successful , especially the help members gave the Domestic Violence Shelter and The Little Lighthouse. Regina Sharp
Dickinson, North Dakota
Card party is a success Even a blizzard did not keep the card players . at home during the Dickinson alumnae's St. Patrick's Day whist and bridge card party. There was g reen everywhere, including the cake served for the dessert luncheon . Prizes were awarded for the high players , and numerous door prizes also were given. The event was such a success the alumnae were able to donate money to the Dickinson Special Olympics, the Loraine Schumacher Scholarship fund and the collegiate chapter. Bertha R. Geiger
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AEA cookbook Send for your copy now! Please send copies of NARCISSUS at $14.95 per copy plus $2.00 postage and handling per book. (Missouri residents add 5.725% sales tax.) Enclosed you will find my made check or money order for $ payable to Alpha Sigma Alpha. Name ______________________________ Address ____________________________ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip _ ___
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