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NEWS TO National Council adopts new scholarship standards, awards The National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha has adopted new academic standards and awards for outstanding academic work.

The council acted in order to slow the trend of declining scholastic averages and to allow the the initiation of women based on high school grades. Intellectual development is one of the four aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The new program will be presented at the 1994 National Convention. Some highlights: • First-term women must have achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in high school in order to be pledged.

• The minimum chapter GPA for a chapterI colony to remain in good standing is 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.

Chapters not in good standing will be placed on scholastic probation and will be ineligible for any national chapter awards or fourstar chapter status.

• Recognition certificates will be given to acknowledge chapters that surpass minimum standards.

Awards will be given to chapters that rank first on their campus, are above the all-women's average, are above the panhellenic average, have a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or raise their GPA by 0.2 or better.

• Individual achievements will be recognized in The Phoenix if collegians have a term GPA of 4.0 or 3.5 and above.

Headquarters receives donation for archives Alpha Sigma Alpha has received a donation of memorabilia for the national archives from Elizabeth Mathers in memory of her mother, Elizabeth Batten Johnson, a member of Alpha Chapter from 1905-07.

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The items include a brass belt buckle with the A!A letters applied in silver and a leather card case with the A!A badge stamped on the front. Inside the card case is a hand-written program from a banquet in 1907. The belt buckle and several pins with Greek letters were also worn by Elizabeth's three sisters, who were also members between 1905-13.

Anyone who has or knows of memorabilia that they would like to donate to the national archives should contact National Headquarters.

Alumnae receive dues cards Alumnae who have paid their one-time alumnae dues of $50 have received their Alumnae-Member-inGood-Standing-for-Life card.

For information about paying your one-time alumnae dues or for any other assistance, please contact National Headquarters.

New alumnae chapter Any alumnae in the New YorkTriState region interested in forming an alumnae chapter should contact national headquarters or Blayne Jacknow, II II, 702 Hungry Harbor Rd. , North Woodmere, Long Island, NY 11581.

AIA receives Order of Omega scholarship The Order of Omega, the national Greek leadership organization, has announced that one of its 30 post-graduate scholarship winners for 1994-95 is Amy Marie Sutton, EE, Emporia State University, KS. The scholarships were awarded based on the recipients contributions to the Greek community, to their Order of Omega chapter, to their sorority or fraternity and to campus life. Each recipient will receive a $500 scholarship and plaque.

Hazing update: Two more chapters on probation The National Council of Alpha Sigma Alpha has been forced to place two more chapters on probation for hazing violations.

This brings to six the number of chapters the council has placed on probation since the fall of 1992.

Activities at several other chapters are under investigation.

It these incidences of serious violations of the tenants of Alpha Sigma Alpha that lead the national council to appoint a committee to investigate the sorority's education process. This committee developed

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The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program (see Susanne

Kilgannon's article in this issue).

All chapters will begin using the program in the fall of 1994.

By taking these actions, Alpha Sigma Alpha has put itself in the forefront of the Greek community.

These actions will help ensure that the sorority survives its next century.

LETTERS Ev Bell's sister thanks sorority I wish it were possible to personally thank the many individuals and chapters for their kind letters of remembrance of my sister, Evelyn G. Bell, IIII. Her enthusiasm and dedication to A!A spanned many years. I recall the excitement of her own rush days, that first convention in Boston and the days as registrar when sorority files were crowded into our apartment.

Alpha Sigma Alpha's ideals became Ev's ideals, and she was able to communicate this feeling to friends she made as she visited around the country.

I am grateful to you for the deep satisfaction you brought to her life.

Helen Bell Baldwin

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EDITOR Nancy I. l Reese 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac Des Plaines, IL 60016

STAFF Feature Editor Lori Muehlbauer Robinson Rt. 1Box 116-C Falkville, AL 35622 Alumnae Editor Karen Miller Walker 651 Berkshire Dr. State College, PA 16803 Collegiate Editor Terri Higgs Sauter 4922 Epworth Rd. Newburgh, IN 41630 Historian Sue Zorichak Hagen 6890 Athena Way Inver Grove Heights. MN 55015 THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA (USPS 430640), an educational journal, is published in the fall, winter. spring and summer of each year by /he Sorority, 1201 East Walnut Street, Springfield, MO 65082. Subscription price, $1.50 ayear. Produced by Maury Boyd & Associates, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

Member, National Panhellenic Conference and College Fraternity Editors Association.

Introducing The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program

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A"'i.A participates in National Panhellenic Conference

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Collegians, alumnae support expansion at Rockhurst

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'Back to Basics' at a Great Convention

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Foundation establishes continuing education grant

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Alumnae Stars

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Collegiate Corner

News to Note

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COVER This fall Alpha Sigma Alpha will introduce The Encounter: A Send change of address and business correspondence to Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters, 1201 East Walnut St. . Springfield, MO 65802, (411) 8690980. Address all correspondence of an editorial nature to the editor, Nancy I. Z. Reese, 828 S. Golf Cui de Sac. Des Plaines, IL 60016.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha will launch an innovative

no longer be welcome on college campuses.

The way we socialize, the way we recruit and the way we educate our members are the most visible and most criticized areas of Greek life. Negative images created by lpha Sigma Alpha will be entering low academic achievement, persistent an exciting new era at the 1994 sorority education hazing and drunken parties have impacted National Convention. program at our ability to attract new members and to At the convention, ALA will introduce maintain healthy relations with university its new The Encounter: A Lifetime the 1994 Membership Program This new program officials. will concentrate on providing more Campuses such as Middlebury College, National attention to the needs of individual Amherst College, Franklin and Marshall, Convention members and preparing the sorority to University of Delaware and Gettysburg face the challenges in the next century.

College have demanded that Greek organizations implement change and get back to the tenets on which they Why a new program? were originally founded.

A young woman joining Alpha Sigma Alpha today has Colby College even went so far as to eliminate Greeks more demands on her schedule than ever before. She from their campus, thus closing forever Sigma Kappa probably works to pay some portion of her education, is Sorority's Alpha Chapter. involved in several campus organizations and carries a full During the summer of 1993, National President Kim load of classes. She is interested in developing specific skills that will propel her into a successful position within Ramsey Meyer, BB, appointed a committee to examine her profession or community after graduation. No longer Alpha Sigma Alpha's pledge education programs. The can her Alpha Sigma Alpha experience be just a fun time committee consisted of Kim Meyer; Cindy Fundis Smith, that was had in college.

EE. vice president of programs; Lisa Tait, fH, headquarAlpha Sigma Alpha has an obligation to meet these ters executive; Marti Manion Stratton, BB, NPC delegate; needs. AL must provide opportunities for personal Andrea Tullia, EI, director of chapter services; Nora Ten growth and personal relationships that will enable memBroeck, BK, chairman of membership education; Chrissie bers to develop skills and beliefs that will last a lifetime.

Schmidt, BL, Kendy Clark, BB, Sharese Swanson, HH, Alpha Sigma Alpha and other Greeks organizations and Tracey Lowery, A, chapter consultants; and Suzanne have begun to realize that change must occur or we may Kilgannon, 81, vice president of collegians.

BY SUZANNE KILGANNON , BI

National Vice President of Collegians

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Ufetime Membership Program Problems uncovered Several issues were uncovered. The existing method of educating new members is outdated. It provides a lot of busy work that is often not relevant to what a woman needs to know to be initiated. It also is quite time intensive and does not allow for the demands she may have outside of sorority. Also, the education and programming that takes place during that very time-intensive pledge education process is very minimal for the rest of her collegiate years and even more minimal as an alumna.

As a result, the committee recommended to National Council that changes be made to the entire education process in order to foster an environment where education and growth is continual, and A"i.A remains competitive on campuses nationwide. That recommendation evolved into an experience that occurs not only during pledging, but throughout the entire course of membership.

Alpha Sigma Alpha's The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program will provide a woman with continuous educational and personal growth opportunities throughout her lifetime membership. A member will have the opportunity to strengthen skills related to building relationships, enhancing personal growth and internalizing the four aims as reflected in the ritual and creed of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Three phases of membership Membership will be divided into three phases that have been renamed based on the significance of the ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha: Pearl Member or new member, Ruby Member or initiated collegiate member and Crown

Member or alumna member. As a woman moves through each phase of membership, her needs and interests change. Those changes are taken into consideration through the total education process.

After initiation, Ruby Members will continue their education regarding chapter operation and continued involvement in Alpha Sigma Alpha, as well as become educated about pertinent social and women's issues. That education will come from continuing education provided on campuses and by Alpha Sigma Alpha.

As an alumna, or Crown Member, a woman may be concerned about fmancial security, women's health issues, community involvement, professional achievement and personal and family development. Alpha Sigma Alpha can and will play a role in that education.

Education of new members The most significant changes, however, have occurred in what we used to call the "pledge program." It was determined by the committee that for a woman to be initiated, she needs to learn the heritage of the sorority, the operation of the chapter, the culture of the Greek community and become integrated into the chapter. The timeline for this process is to take no more than six weeks.

In order to facilitate the integration of Pearl Members, several functions have been developed. Immediately on bid day, each Pearl Member will be paired with an initiated member. That initiate will be known as a Ruby sister. She will help the Pearl Member learn the ropes. Big sisters will be matched later.

A chapter retreat is scheduled for the first two weeks of

Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters nationwide to use new program this fall. the Pearl Member phase. This retreat can be done over a weekend or in just one day. It will be the first opportunity for the Pearl Members and the rest of the chapter to become familiar with one another. At this point, the Pearl Members will be introduced to all aspects of chapter life. At the retreat, there will be education as well as sisterhood building.

From that point on, the Pearl Members will attend all chapter meetings and chapter functions just as the initiates do. Special activities are provided throughout the Pearl Member phase to facilitate integration into the chapter. This combination of involvement and activities eliminates the need for interviews or separate business meetings. Most importantly, it makes the Pearl Members feel more a part of the chapter.

Small group discussions Pearl Members will learn information like sorority history and ritual through weekly small group discussions. Called Encounter Group Discussions, they will be coordinated by the membership director. Encounter Group Discussions are not class lectures or quiz periods, but sessions where Pearl Members and their Ruby sisters break up into small groups to work through information to be covered for that week. Though the use of discussions and worksheets, the information will be more effectively learned and retained.

The final days of the Pearl Member phase are Dedication Days, a celebration of the meaning of Alpha Sigma Alpha. A special activity based on each aim occurs each day to prepare the entire chapter for the Sanctuary Degree. Each ceremony reflects one of the significant colors of sorority and its corresponding exemplar.

The program will be fully introduced and reviewed

at the 1994 National Convention in Milwaukee. Many sessions are being developed to educate the delegates in all aspects of the program. Everyone will have the opportunity to walk through the entire program. Also, many of the Ruby and Crown programs will be introduced.

This is an exciting time for Alpha Sigma Alpha. Many National Panhellenic Conference groups have made changes to their education process, but few have developed an education process that will impact a woman through her entire membership. By taking these steps, Alpha Sigma Alpha is leading the panhellenic world. We are also ensuring that our members are served well throughout their lifetime commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Aspecial 'pat on the back' • To Beta Sigma Chapter at Southwest Missouri State University, which tested a rough draft of The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program this past fall. With their input and feedback, a pilot version was developed. • To the following chapters for piloting the new program this spring: Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University Delta Iota, University of Delaware Epsilon Nu, State University of New York-Brockport Gamma Lambda, Loyola University, IL Gamma Psi, Edinboro University, PA. Alpha, Longwood College, VA Epsilon Kappa, Millersville University, PA Wagner College, NY, Colony SUNY- Stony Brook Colony University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Colony Rockhurst College, MO. Colony Averett College, VA, Colony

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC C0 NF ERENCE

Twenty-six sororities set the pace

BY SHERRY S. TILLEY, ZETA TAU ALPHA NPC Publications Chainnan

he 53rd session of the National Panhellenic Conference convened Nov. 3-7, 1993, at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, FL. Alpha Sigma Alpha's delegation consisted of NPC Delegate Marilyn Manion Stratton, BB, NPC First Alternate Sidney Gremillion Allen, 'H", Vice President of Extension Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT, and President Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB. Also attending separate sessions were Headquarters Executive Lisa Tait, fH, Editor Nancy I.Z. Reese, BY, and Vice President of Alumnae Marianne Busch Bullock, B0.

NPC committees and national presidents met on Wednesday, with the opening session beginning Thursday afternoon. NPC Chairman Harriett B. Macht called the meeting to order and said the biennial theme "Pacesetters" would be featured throughout the session. Following reports from Secretary Harriet Rodenberg and Treasurer Jean Scott, Chairman Macht reviewed the progress of the conference throughout the biennium and challenged all present to be a "critical nucleus of volunteers ... prepared to affect change."

Energized by the challenge before them, delegates tackled resolutions to reinforce and clarifY previous statements of intent and generate new ideas to further the mission to be "Pacesetters" in the Greek world.

Resolutions regarding participation in alumnae panhellenics were passed.

College panhellenics were given clarification of the term "snap bidding," college panhellenic membership status, rush booklets and the duration of penalties for rush infractions.

In addition, the conference voted to officially add the interim meeting to the conference schedule so that dele-

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Attending the 53rd session of NPC were Marianne Busch Bullock, BE>, Sidney Gremillion Allen, '1''1', Marilyn Manion Stratton, BB, Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, Longwood College Panhellenic President Stacey Custer, A, Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT, Lisa Tait, fH, and Nancy I.Z. Reese, BY.

gates and committees will now gather annually to attend to the agenda of the conference.

All 26 presidents signed a letter of concern regarding inappropriate activities during Sigma Chi Derby Days and other similar fraternity events.

Friday a panel discussion addressed areas of concern to the conference. The panel included Tim Burke of the law firm of Manley, Burke, Fischer and Lipton; Patty Purish representing "Greek Solutions;" Jennifer Wilber from the NIC "Adopta-School" program; Harriett Macht with information on NPC's "Hand-inHand" breast cancer awareness program; and Marilyn Fordham, who spoke on the NIC program, "Our Chapter, Our Choice."

NPC was also the site of other NPCrelated meetings. The NPC Editors and Central Office Executives held their own meetings, in addition to a special "Alumnae Forum" of NPC Alumnae Vice Presidents. For the first time, the NPC Editors conducted a workshop on and critique of publications for the

winners of college panhellenic awards.

On Saturday the conference concluded its business and participated with Orlando area alumnae in the biennial alumnae luncheon. Maureen Syring, Delta Gamma, was the featured speaker for the luncheon and challenged all present to make the most of their alumnae involvement and to be proud of their Greek affiliations.

The afternoon was highlighted by the installation of the 1993-95 Executive Committee, Chairman Harriet Rodenperg, Sigma Delta Tau; Secretary Jean Scott. Pi Beta Phi; and Treasurer Lissa Bradford, Kappa Alpha Theta. The conference came to a close on Saturday evening with the presentation of the biennial awards to outstanding college panhellenic associations. The outstanding accomplishments of each recognized the panhellenic and the continued progress of NPC. It was great testament to the positive impact NPC and her member groups are having on campuses and communities across the country as "Pacesetters."

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(/Jo!figiate and rffffumnae support makes Rockhurst expansion a success 'You are a member of a strong sorority, one that ranks with the best in the country.

Live it, talk it, dream it, work for it. In no other way can you so effectively convince others of its beauty, its greatness and its power.'

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BY NORA TEN BROECK, BK Chairman of Membership Education ~~"'i--.wcJa

Sigma Alpha had a successful colonization at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO, the weekend of Jan. 14-16, 1994, due in good part to the oveiWhelming support of the Kansas City Alumnae Chapter and the collegiate chapters of Eta Eta, Phi Phi and Beta Sigma.

Rockhurst College, a private Jesuit institution, had no existing sorority system prior to the joint colonization of Alpha Sigma Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha. The campus had four men's fraternities , but no women's fraternal organizations.

After several presentations from National Panhellenic Conference

Bid day at Rockhurst.

sororities in September 1993, Alpha Sigma Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha were invited to host a colonization rush.

Collegiate members from Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS; Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University; and Beta Sigma,

Southwest Missouri State University, provided key support during the rush. All of the collegiate visitors actively rushed the women of Rockhurst College, each providing the rushees with a unique piece of the sisterhood of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The women of Phi Phi provided the entertainment for the theme parties with their skit based on the television show "Home Improvement."

The women of Beta Sigma chapter provided inspirational speakers and musical talent for the preference parties.

Chrissie and Dione Schmidt, Beta Sigma Chapter legacies, sang a moving duet about sisterhood in Alpha Sigma Alpha. Stephanie Nelson , HH , and Missy Maggi, BL , served as rush counselors for the weekend.

Members of the Kansas City

A panhellenic rush: Women from Alpha Sigma Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha celebrate the success of their expansion rush.

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Left: Phi Phis and Beta Sigmas provide key support during the colonization effort. Above: Dione Schmidt and Janette Jobe, B2., assist with bid day decorations.

Colony at Stony Brook Alumnae Chapter assisted with party preparations, spirit builders for the new members and opened their homes to members of the National Rush Team. The colony has a complete advisory board comprised of members of the Kansas City Alumnae Chapter.

The following women have volunteered their time and services to support the Rockhurst Colony: Lisa Stanley, HH, colony advisor; Carol Smith Garton, EE, membership advisor; Carolyn Nelson, HH, rush advisor; Julie Beard Quickel, EE, scholarship advisor; Renee Ackerson, HH, standards advisor; and Cindy Fundis, EE, colony development director.

Collegiate and alumnae support is vital to the success of Alpha Sigma Alpha's expansion efforts. When an expansion is proposed in your area:, you can assist Alpha Sigma Alpha in the following ways: • Collegiate members may provide rush support by attending rush functions and actively participating with rushees. • Alumnae members may provide support in pre-rush planning, the rush event itself and serving as advisors.

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New members at Rockhurst wear their first letters.

that at Rockhurst College, is the result of collegians, alumnae and the national organization working together.

The National Rush Team consisted of Cindy Fundis Smith, EE , national vice president of programs, Diane Yencic James, HH, national vice president of finance, Lori White Scott, EE, national chariman of colonies, Rose Blahut, EE, Province XV director, Barbara Lombrano Williamson, HH , Province XVI director, Nora Ten Broeck, BK, national chairman of membership education, Andrea Tunia, EI, director of chapter services, Chrissie Schmidt, m:. chapter consultant, and Cindy Kelley, BTI, chapter consultant.

The Rockhurst Colony was just one of two colonizations by Alpha Sigma Alpha in 1994. On Feb. 6, 1994, 25 women were pledged as State University of New York at Stony Brook Colony by Cindy Kelley, BTI, chapter consultant.

SUNY at Stony Brook is part of the State University of New York system and is the academic home of over 17,000 students. The university is located on Long Island, approximately 1-1/2 hours from downtown Manhattan.

The Stony Brook Colony traces its roots back to March 1993, when it was founded as an interest group, ATHENA, whichstandsfur Academics, Trust, Honesty, Enthusiasm, Nobility and Athletics.

The women formed the group with the intention of seeking national affiliation and have been active in the community, on campus and with various philanthropies.

Alpha Sigma Alpha joins three other National Panhellenic Conference sororities and five local sororities at Stony Brook. Installation is scheduled for fall 1994.

The colonizations at Rockhurst and Stony Brook bring to five the number of colonies Alpha Sigma Alpha has established during the 1993-94 school year.

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Back to Basics

at a Great Convention

BY CINDY FUNDIS SMITH, EE Vice President of Programs

lpha Sigma Alphas from around the nation will meet to get "Back to Basics" at the 1994 National Convention held June 22-26 at the Marc Plaza Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.

Registration begins Wednesday afternoon and is followed by collegiate and alumnae orientation sessions. The opening session, which includes introductions and presentation of the delegates, will mark the official opening of the convention.

Dinner "on your own" will give delegates an opportunity to explore downtown Milwaukee, including The Grand Avenue, an enclosed mall that spans four city blocks and includes a food court.

The first business meeting will be Wednesday evening and will feature National President Kim Ramsey Meyer presenting her "State of the Sorority" speech. After the business meeting, the national council will host an informal gathering that will include fun activities to assist convention goers in meeting_A! ph Sigma Alphas fromii:Eo e country.

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wishing to attend the cruise may want to go to one of many museums in the area, shop or take their own walking tour.

Following the cruise, the first session of workshops will introduce The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program. Encounter Group Discussions will be small group discussions that will focus on the history and heritage, ritual, structure and purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha. All initiated members will attend an Encounter Group Discussion covering the initiation ritual.

A general session will follow to introduce the philosophy behind the program and to introduce all of it's components. See Suzanne Kilgannon's article in this issue for more information about this exciting new program.

workshops will resume just prior to the Marketplace, a new addition to convention.

The Marketplace will feature various booths and activities inviting A'i.As and guests to take a closer look at numerous aspects of the national organization and its programming. Some of the topics that will be represented include serving as a national officer, rush preparation and booths on the many aspects of the new lifetime membership program.

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Advisors and collegiate membership directors are especially encouraged to attend this year with the focus on The EncoW1ter: A Lifetime Membership Program Additional representatives, who are called nondelegates, also are urged to attend the convention to share in the fellowship and learn from the workshops, speakers and business sessions.

What to wear Casual clothes are fine for the late evening ice breakers, discussions and "time on your own." Pin attire is required for business sessions, workshops, speakers and the memorial service. White dress is required for the white breakfast and initiation service. After-five or semi-formal dress is appropriate for the awards banquet.

What to bring Bring a camera to photograph all those special moments at convention and to capture the many new friends you will meet. Be sure to bring an AIA. college or university or local city T-shirt for the T-shirt exchange on Wednesday evening.

Extra hangers are a must with four women to a room. Also bring extra money for meals on your own, convention store purchases, group photos and any other personal items you may wish to buy.

How much will it cost?

Every convention attendee must pay their own registration fee. This year, it will be $95 for the entire convention or $20 for a daily registration. In addition, there are optional meals and "meals on your own" that will be the responsibility of each person to pay. National Headquarters has estimated total Clost per non-delegate at about $300, eluding hotel at four women to a om. This does not include travel

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Convention schedule Wednesday, June 22 1:00 p.m.

4:00p.m.

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5:30 p.m.

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Registration Orientation sessions Opening session Dinner on your own First business meeting AkA Star Search

Thursday, June 23 8:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

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White breakfast Memorial Service Initiation Service Cruise or shopping, sight-seeing Workshops General session on The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program Dinner on your own General session/ keynote speaker Second business meeting Open forum discussion

Friday, June 24 9:00 a.m.

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Workshops Panhellenic luncheon Third business meeting Free time and dinner on you own Workshops Marketplace

Saturday, June 25 8:00 a.m.

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Fourth business meeting Foundation breakfast General session Lunch on your own Alumnae workshops Reception for alumnae, group photos Officer installation Awards banquet

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FOUNDATION

Career enhancement scholarship established

BY BErrY URBAN WALLICK, ZZ Foundation Chairman

The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation has announced the establishment of a scholarship to assist alumnae with fmancing career development opportunities.

The Career Enhancement Scholarship, with initial funding provided by Deborah Fields Dietrich, B , and Emma Coleman Frost, Ilil, is designed for women who may be returning to school, taking a course to supplement their education or attending a seminar that is not reimbursed by their employer.

In order for this scholarship to be fully funded, the Foundation needs your help.

For more information about the scholarship or to send in your contribution, please contact National Headquarters, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802.

With your help, the Foundation should be able to begin awarding the scholarship by the Centennial Convention in 2000.

Convention highlights Are you planning on attending the 1994 National Convention in Milwaukee? If so, don't forget to make your reservation to attend the Foundation breakfast on Saturday.

Highlights of the breakfast will include: Honoring top contributors to the foundation; announcement of the first Founders Memorial Scholarship winner; recognition of Gold Star alumnae and collegiate chapters that have donated at least $100 to the foundation during the past year; and information about future plans for the foundation. Dr. Rosemary Goss, past national president, current vice president of exten-

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sion and vice chairman of the foundation, will be the speaker.

Also during convention, the foundation will once again conduct a raffle. A2.A jeweler Burr, Patterson & Auld has donated a crown diamond badge-shaped charm as the top prize.

Raffl.e tickets will cost $5 and be fully credited as a donation to the foundation. Ticket purchases will be limited to 10 tickets or $50.

Where was your name?

The fall issue of The Phoenix listed the donors to the foundation.

Was your name missing from the list?

If your name was not there, you are missing an opportunity to support the foundation and through it, your sorority. Contributions to the foundation will help ensure the future of Alpha Sigma Alpha by matting possible scholarships and funding for the Emma Frost Leadership Development Institute and gifts to other sorority educational and leadership training projects.

All contributions to the foundation are tax deductible.

The Proud 100 You will become a member of this select group as soon as your cumulative contributions to the foundation reach $1,000. There are presently 26 women in this group.

Another 24 women need to contribute only $500 or less to be added to the roster as a Palm Donor, or giving level of $1 ,000 to $2,499.

Don't forget that the foundation has added a new Narcissus Donor giving level of $2,500 to $4,999 to recognize those women who have donated these cumulative amounts to the foundation. All Narcissus

donors are also members of the Proud 100.

Founders Memorial Scholarships The foundation has set a goal of honoring the five founders of A2.A by awarding five scholarships annually by the year 2000.

But rather than wait until the year 2000, the foundation will begin awarding biennial scholarships immediately. One will be awarded at the 1994 National Convention in Milwaukee, two at the 1996 convention, three at the 1998 convention and five at the Centennial Convention in 2000. Thereafter, five scholarships will be awarded annually to outstanding undergraduate students who exemplifY the vision, academic pursuits and leadership skills of the founders.

Collegians apply in February for the scholarships.

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Charter Centennial Donor If you want to help the foundation reach its Centennial goal, you will want to consider becoming a Charter Centennial Donor by contributing $500 between June 1993 and the end of the 1994 National Convention.

Or you may want to consider becoming a Centennial Donor by pledging by National Convention to donate $500 between June 1993 and the Centennial Convention in 2000. lfyou begin to pay off your pledge in 1994-95, this would mean a donation of only $100 a year until 1998-99.

Bring your check or pledge to convention or sent it to National Headquarters, 1201 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802.

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ALUMNAE STARS Featuring the accomplishments of individual Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae Alum is AT&T vice president Lynda Hudson Beighley, Gamma Eta, is communications vice

lynda H. Beighley

president for AT&Ts Global Business Communications Systems, a business unit of 26,000 employees that develops, manufactures, markets and services communications products and systems for business and government customers in nearly 70 countries worldwide.

Lynda has been with the company since she graduated from Penn State in 1971. In her career at AT&T, Lynda has held a variety of positions in the areas of marketing and sales communications, news media relations, employee information, television production, executive speech writing and philanthropy. AT&T units she has worked with include business long distance, consumer

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long distance and computer and business systems organizations.

Lynda has served as chairman of the board of trustees for the New Jersey Center for NonProfit Corporations. She also was a vice chairman of the New Jersey Pride Awards and a member of the Board ofTrustees for the Tri-State Regional Planning Organization.

As an undergraduate, Lynda served as treasurer and president of Gamma Eta. She earned her B.A. in psychology at Penn State and an M.A. in media studies at the New School for Social Research in New York City.

Lynda and her husband Jack live in Chatham, NJ, with their sons, Matthew, 10, and Grant, 7.

Lawyer is also a state senator Adeline J. Geo-Karis, Gamma Lambda, has been an Illinois state senator for 15 years. She

Adeline J. Geo-Karis

also is a practicing lawyer in Zion, IL. Adeline was the first woman of any party to serve in a leadership position in the history of the Illinois Senate. As a state senator, she has sponsored crime control bills, alternative energy acts and bills supporting senior citizens, youth and people with disabilities.

In her political career, Adeline has served as mayor of Zion, assistant state's attorney and justice of the peace, as well as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She also served as a lieutenant commander with top secret clearance in the U.S. Naval Reserves.

She was a delegate to the 1984 and 1988 National Republican Conventions and alternate delegate to the 1992 National Republican Convention.

Adeline has won numerous awards, including North Shore D.A.R. Americanism Medal, Illinois Federation of Independent Colleges and Universities Outstanding Legislator, North Chicago Chapter NAACP Award, Illinois Attorney Award and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

An alumnae initiate of Gamma Lambda,

Adeline holds her law degree from DePaul University Law School in Chicago. She also has done post-graduate work in political science at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Adeline resides in Zion. In her spare time, she plays golf, swims and reads.

Celebrating 50 years of involvement Berniece Laughlin Wohlford, Phi Phi, has been actively involved in Alpha Sigma Alpha since

Berniece laughlin Wohlford

1943. She is currently treasurer of the Maryville alumnae chapter, an office she has held for the past nine years.

Berniece taught fourth grade in Maryville for 28 years before she retired. During that time, she served on most committees of the Community Teachers' Association and also was elected to various offices.

In the community, she was a member and

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ALUMN A E STARS president of the Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Omicron Phi (home economics) and helped the Cub Scouts and 4-H Club. She received a Recognition of Meritorious Service Award from 4-H. Berniece is now a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 100 in Maryville, for which she has served as president twice. She was elected to Delta Kappa Gamma in 1977 and was recording secretary and corresponding secretary for that organization. She received a master's degree in 1972.

While an undergraduate at Northwest Missouri State, Berniece served as Phi Phi Chapter's chaplain for several years. She says, "I am so proud to be a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, and I have been for 50 years."

Edi Wolf

Artist is volunteer extraordinaire Edi Gaupp Wolf, Pi Pi, is well known in her community for her many years of volunteer service.

For many years she served as program chair-

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man for the Schenectady Innercity Minstry summer camp. She also has delivered Meals on Wheels and served on the Board of the Schenectady Symphony and the Town Tree Committee. From 194567, Edi served as Alpha Sigma Alpha's National Art Chairman.

These days, most of her volunteer activities involve the Shenendehowa Senior Citizens in Clifton Park, NY. Edi was recently featured in her local newspaper for her work with the senior center, which houses over 1,800 active seniors. She contributes her artistic talents by designing posters, teaching ceramics classes and co-chairing the center's armual art show.

Currently, Edi serves as secretary to the board of directors and secretary for the art committee.

She also volunteers time at the reception desk and has served on numerous committees, including the building, program, fund raising, beautification and community awareness committees. She is also chairman of the Clifton Park Study Club.

Edi graduated from New York State University at Buffalo in 1943 with a B.S. in art education. During her senior year, she served as president of the Pi Pi Chapter. She continued her education at Penn State University and

completed her M.E. degree at Union College in Schenectady, NY. Edi has taught art at every level from kindergarten to college and from private to inner-city schools. She says elementary art in the inner-city schools was her favorite assignment.

Edi and her husband, Red, are very interested in Mayan Culture. They have traveled to Mexico five times and are planning a trip to Guatemala and Belize. Edi also enjoys spending time with her grandsons and her Gordon setter, Misty, and gardening, reading and cooking.

"I have been most fortunate in enjoying my activities and many fme frtends ," Edi says, "but of all my connections, my association with Alpha Sigma Alpha has been the most gratifying."

Achievement Center, Inc., a center providing diagnostic evaluation and individual tutoring services for children in grades K-6. The center, which has offices in Hinsdale and Palos Park, IL, offers enrichment, remedial and learning disabilities programs.

Jacquelyn received a B.S. in elementary and special education from Eastern Illinois University and her M.Ed. in educational administration from the National College of Education in Evanston, IL. Jacquelyn currently resides in Hinsdale with her husband and two daughters, Jennifer, 8, and Lauren, 5.

Business instructor honored

Alum owns educational center Jacquelyn Schraeder Pyle, Gamma Omega, is the owner and director of the Hinsdale Educational

Jacquelyn Schrader Pyle

Jennifer Parker-Moore

Jennifer ParkerMoore, Beta Theta, recently received the Normajean Anderson Graduate Award from Eastern Michigan's College ofTechnology.

The award honors outstanding scholarship, leadership and contributions in the field of business education.

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ALUMNAE STARS Jennifer, who earned a 3.9 GPA in the MBA program, also has received an honor student award and was placed on the dean's list.

Jennifer is a business instructor at the Sanilac Career Center and plans to pursue her doctorate.

Jennifer graduated from Central Michigan University in 1989 with a B.S. in business education. She has been an advisor for the Business Professionals of America, an adult education instructor and an instructor at St. Clair County Community College. She also serves as co-chairman for the Sanilac Intermediate School District's United Way campaign.

Other activities include serving as union president, participating in building level improvement programs and being active in several committees and associations, including the Michigan Occupational Education Association and the Tech-Prep Committee for the Thumb Region in Business Services and Technology. Jennifer was recently selected for membership in Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

Jennifer enjoys coaching varsity volleyball and track at Peck Community Schools, where her husband is also a teacher and a coach. The couple has a 9-month-old son, Ross

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Clayton Moore.

Attorney garners awards A Texas attorney, Barbara Lombrano Williamson, Eta Eta, has been the recipient of many prestigious

Barbara Williamson

awards, including Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans 1992 and 1993; Woman of the Year 1992; Two Thousand Notable American Women 5th edition; World of Who's Who ofWomen 12th edition; and membership in the National Association for Female Executives. She was recently nominated for International Who's Who of Professional Women in Business.

While she was an undergraduate at Pittsburg State University, KS, Barbara was membership director and vice president.

She received her undergraduate degree in 1986 and went on to complete a law degree at Washburn University School of Law in 1989.

After serving as the assistant attorney general for the state of Kansas, Barbara moved to Dallas, TX, where she now practices law with a private firm. She lives with her husband John and their three dogs.

Barbara remains active in Alpha Sigma Alpha. She is Province XVI director and a member of the standards review committee.

Barbara is a supporter of the Big Sister/Little Sister program and an active member of St. Anne's Catholic Women's Club.

U.S Army honors alumna Kelly Jean Conaway, Delta Omicron, was recently honored with the U.S. Army's Patriot Civilian Service Award, a prestigious award given

Fort Benning, GA. training army spouses in self-improvement and communication leadership skills. She also was an active volunteer in six organizations. She was selected by Major General White, the commanding general of Fort Benning, to represent Fort Benning families at the Army's "Communities of Excellence" Award Ceremony in Washington, DC. While attending York College of Pennsylvania, Kelly served as president of her pledge class and rush chairman. She was also chosen as Delta Omicron's nominee for the Elizabeth Bird Small Award.

Kelly now resides in Spokane, WA, where her husband, James, was transferred in June 1993. They have two sons, Zachary, 9, and Bryn-Marc, 6.

Editors note: Submit informationjor Alumnae Stars to Alumnae Editor Karen Miller Walker.

Kelly Jean Erney Conaway

to a handful of Americans each year that honors civilians for outstanding contributions to the military community.

Kelly worked as a facilitator I trainer in

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assigned Greek volunteers to classrooms in area schools.

"Adopt-A-School" has made a big difference in the lives of children involved in the program. The Greek volunteers have become a part of their lives and enjoyed their friendship while helping them with any educational needs.

Connie Wright

James Madison University, VA

Beta Epsilon Chapter members began a new service project called "Adopt -A-School."

Through the leadership of chapter member Alpha Chapter member Trish O'Donnell and her Patti Shanahan, mem"Adopt-A-School" partner. bers helped students at program called "Adopt-A-School." local elementary schools. 路 Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma The program fosters one-on-one Phi Epsilon fraternity are sponsorrelationships as volunteers work ing the pilot "Adopt-A-School" prowith the same student each time. grams on campuses across This also promotes reliability on Virginia. the part of the volunteers and perThe program is designed to fossonally involves them in helping ter personal, one-on-one relationstudents achieve. ships between college students and Dana Shiflett elementary school children.

Volunteers can provide individual attention to improve academic performance and enhance self-esteem of the younger students.

Pilot "Adopt-A-School" programs will be started on 85 campuses nationwide this school year. The program, funded by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is scheduled to involve 500 campuses in five years.

Northeast Missouri State University

A 'red-hot' fall Alpha Beta Chapter began the fall semester with a successful rush to the theme "Red Hot Alphas."

During homecoming, chapter member Sarah Clingman was crowned homecoming queen, and chapter members participated in the campus-wide skit contest.

Two successful date parties concluded the chapter's fall activities. The annual western party was entitled 'Woodsy," and the semi-formal had the theme of "A Whole New World."

Anna Schmerber Emporia State University, KS

Homecoming activities Homecoming 1993 was an busy time for Epsilon Epsilon Chapter.

Brenda Cook, EE vice president, was crowned homecoming queen.

Events throughout the week included a musical, a bonfire, a campus clean-up day, alumnae tea and football game.

Epsilon Epsilon teamed up with a fraternity to build a float for the homecoming parade. The float won second place despite being destroyed by a downpour of rain just before the parade started.

On

Longwood College, VA

This past fall, Alpha Chapter members began an "Adopt-ASchool" program in local Farmvillearea schools.

A committee, consisting of members of Alpha Chapter and Longwood's panhellenic president, organized this new program and

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Alpha Beta members Beth Turner and Lisa Warner show off their "Red Hot Alpha" rush T-shirts.

Sunday, Epsilon Epsilon held its annual fundraiser, "Chilifeed."

Nearly 500 people attended, making it

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Jennifer Griggs Central Missouri State University

Chapter aids nursing home Zeta Zeta Chapter sponsored a very successful philanthropic activity this past fall.

In September, chapter members and the Sigma Nu's sponsored a luau at a local nursing home.

Members played music, sang and played bingo with the residents.

Prizes included plants for the residents.

Juli Gardner Northwest Missouri State University

A winning fall Phi Phi Chapter kept busy this past fall with homecoming, intramurals and philanthropic projects.

Chapter members won first place in the Greek division for homecoming. Honors included a first place for house decorations, a fourth place in the float competition and a second place in the variety show.

Swimming, golf and football were activities chapter members participated in during fall intramurals. Phi Phi's placed first in all three sports.

Chapter members also stayed busy visiting a local nursing home once a month. They helped decorate and did activities with the residents.

Jennifer Blair Ball State University, IN

Chapter enjoys competition Chi Chi Chapter participated in watermelon bust and homecoming this past fall .

TWelve members participated in the watermelon bust games.

Chapter members braved 30degree temperatures and rain to show their spirit.

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Homecoming activities included participation in "Air Jam," a university sponsored lip-sync contest, opening ceremonies and games, including "dizzy bat" and obstacle courses.

Allison Adams Northeastern State University, OK

Four aims achieved Beta Gamma Chapter worked very hard this past fall on the four aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Under the spiritual aim, Beta Gammas visited a local nursing home, participated in the March of Dimes Walk America and planned special spiritual activities.

Intellectually, the chapter created test files and a book lists so members could assist each other in their classes. Study hours also were required.

To fulfill the physical aim, the chapter participated in intramural sports, a service project entitled "Clean the Highway" and a university-wide lllinois River clean-up project.

Social activities included a Greekfest, a Halloween dance, big and little sister skate night, homecorning, a Kappa Sigma skate night and a 1960s' dress-up date party entitled "Peace, Love, and Alpha Sig." The Christmas semi-formal, "Belles and Beaus" rounded out the semester.

Jennifer Black Central Michigan State University

Chapter consultant visits Beta Theta Chapter members volunteered for Special Olympics and participated in a walk for hunger.

In late September, chapter members were visited by an AJ.A chapter consultant, who came with many new ideas, songs and activities for the chapter.

Dana Brenner

Western illinois University

A red & white October Fall activities got off to a great start for Beta Kappa Chapter when it placed third overall in homecoming activities.

Members also were involved in a three-on-three basketball toumament/fundraiser, which helped raise money for the new chapter house. A spaghetti dinner for local firemen and a multiple sclerosis collection drive also took place.

The most original event of the fall semester was the first Alpha Sigma Alpha red and white week.

'The Hunt for Red & White October" was the theme of the week, which brought together chapters with red and white colors.

Phi Sigma Kappa and Delta Sigma Theta participated in the activities, which included two seminars, a faculty I staff car window cleaning drive, a social hour and a closing ceremony.

Amy Reneau University of Central Arkansas

Parents dinner Beta Lambda Chapter held its annual formal, "Autumn Bash," in November. Activities for the formal included a parents banquet and a date function .

Alpha Sig parents enjoyed a dinner and presentations and speeches from each executive officer explaining the sorority and the ideals for which it stands. Parents had their pictures taken with their daughters and were presented with an Alpha Sigma Alpha frame to remember the occasion.

Robin Eldridge Murray State University, KY

Making Christmas brighter The Beta Nu Chapter hosted its annual ''Teeter for Tots" in late October. The event helps raise money for the underprivileged children of Murray, KY.

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COLLEGIATE CORNER Before the actual event, each member took pledges from friends , family and businesses throughout the community. When the day finally arrived, all Beta Nu members were assigned a three-hour time slot in which they teetered.

During the 24-hour period, fraternities came over to participate in various events.

Each year, the chapter takes the money raised through "Teeter for Tots" and sponsors a Christmas party for children. Gifts from Santa Claus are received, which would otherwise not be available.

Robyn Hwnphreys

support Judean St. Clair for homecoming queen. At the football game, she was crowned homecoming queen.

Alpha Sigs also won the drill team and lip-sync contests while placing second in the banner competition and third and fourth in the float competitions.

Tiffany Goodwin Northern Rlinois University

Chapter enjoys new house In August, Beta Rho Chapter members moved into a beautiful new home that was built over the summer. Three weeks later, the chapter welcomed many new members after a successful rush.

Partnered with Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, chapter member participated in various homecoming activities and took second 'place overall.

Beta Rho also held bake sales and had a tootsie roll drive to benefit local philanthropies.

Tina Gumma

Indiana State University

Hard work pays off Beta Upsilon Chapter knows that hard work pays off.

During fall rush, chapter consultant Stephanie Nelson helped the chapter gain many new members, who were initiated in November.

Chapter efforts really paid off during homecoming in October.

Paired with Delta Sigma Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Beta Upsilon was able to place first in the banner and walking unit competitions and second place in the float competition. The float also received best theme honors.

Halloween activities included a panhellenic trick-or-treat and Special Olympics raffle. Prizes of $500, $250 and $100 were awarded.

In November, the campus-wide "Harvest Fest" was held. Sororities and fraternities paired up to go out into the community and collect non-perishable items for the needy.

KeriHal.es

Southwest Missouri State University

Float wins first

Rochester Institute of Technology ,

Beta Sigma Chapter kicked off the beginning of the semester with 'Watermelon Fest," sponsored by the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. won first place in the sorority competition.

During homecoming in October, Beta Sigma's court candidate was a top five finalist. Paired with Phi Delta Theta fraternity in the float building contest, members designed and put together a first-place float.

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Beta Pi Chapter member Judean St. Clair, left, was crowned 1993 Concord Homecoming Queen. Cindy Kelley, Bll, right, was the 1992 queen.

Concord College, WV

Homecoming winners Beta Pi Chapter had a busy October, participating in homecoming festivities.

BIT members teamed up with the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity to

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Chrissy Bishop

Disney theme for rush The Gamma Iota Chapter took a new approach to formal rush this past fall.

"Fun Night" consisted of a Mickey Mouse extravaganza. The

Gamma Iota Chapter members, dressed as Mickey and Minnie, visit with rushees.

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"Improv Night" had each mem-

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Slippery Rock University, PA

Chapter helps others

This past fall, Gamma Xi Chapter members participated in many activities and donated time and money to many organizations in need.

The first activity of the semester was homecoming. The theme, "Paint the Town," partnered chapter members with Phi Sigma Kappa as they built a parade float entitled "China."

Other activities included a brunch, Special Olympics day and and an event to honor Simon Beeching, a university biology teacher.

Gamma Mu Chapter members Danielle Massanari, Dena Members particiNoe, Jodie Uplegar and Jennie Brunner at their carnival pated in intramural during rush. volleyball and powder puff football and found time to become very close to ber playing a role in a skit, which patients at a local nursing home. centered around popular movies Many Gamma Xis traveled to and television shows. Gamma Iota Autumn Grove on weekends to members sang jingles to "Grease," play bingo, visit and just spend "The Alpha (Brady) Bunch," 'The time with the residents.

Alpha (Adams) Family" and many Balloons were given, Christmas more. Chapter members dressed carols sung and money donated to up in costumes resembling the such organizations as Project characters and treated the rushees Christmas Elf, the Dana Ditzler to popcorn as they relaxed and Fund, the Humanities Society, watched the show.

Special Olympics and a young boy BobbiRock suffering from a terminal illness.

Adrian College, MI The chapter also adopted a whale.

Alumnae enjoy visit Becky Benton Homecoming this past fall year at Gamma Mu Chapter was more Clarion University, PA than a football game and frost bite.

Big sis/little sis week Mer the football game, a recepThe Gamma .Omicron Chapter tion was held for alumnae in the conducted a big/little week this basement of the residence hall. The past fall. women, along with their husbands New members eagerly anticipatand children, reminisced about ed the end of big/little week so their memories of AIA. they could finally find out the idenA cheer reception closed hometities of members behind days of coming weekend. secret gifts and messages.

Catherine Przepiora

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Big/little week was a fun time for all involved as "bigs" sent clues to their "Iittles," who tried to unravel them and guess who sent them. At the end of the week "bigs" revealed themselves to their "Iittles."

Joey Marquis Missouri Valley College

Rush to a military theme Gamma Pi Chapter used a "We Want You路路 military theme for fall rush.

The house, decorated in patriotic red, white and blue streamers and posters, set the mood for the evening as rushees were met at the door by members dressed in military clothing, singing fast-paced Alpha Sigma Alpha songs. Rushees were escorted to the chapter room to view a skit put on by other members on the importance of the sorority's four aims.

Following the skit, the rushees were shown a video of school events, social activities and other fun times of the chapter.

To close the evening, members and rushees introduced themselves and enjoyed punch and conversation.

Rena Love Edinboro University, PA

Homecoming closes with alumnae tea The Gamma Psi Chapter had a festive homecoming 1993.

Chapter member Colette Azzaro was chosen as a homecoming candidate. Mer an introduction of the candidates at the auditorium, a week was set aside for campaigning, followed by two days of voting.

On Thursday evening before homecoming weekend, a pep rally and a bonfire were held at the gazebo on campus. The homecoming king and queen were announced, and chapter members

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Fundraiser at tourist spot The Delta Epsilon Chapter started the fall semester off very productively by having a fundraiser at the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.

Chapter members sold hot sausages, hot dogs and a vartety of soda on a Saturday and Sunday in October. The beautiful weather contrtbuted to a large crowd.

Members of the chapter got a chance to work with one another and talk with the many tourtsts.

Nicole Petroff DePaul University, IL

Gamma Rho Chapter members celebrate the 100th anniversary of their campus during homecoming festivities .

were proud as Colette was chosen as second runner-up.

A parade was held on Saturday morning before the football game.

Working with the members of Kappa Delta Rho, Gamma Psis built a float with a "Sunday Comics" theme.

Following the football game, an alumnae tea was held , which gave everyone a chance to be reunited and share memortes of the past.

Cindy Allshouse East Stroudsburg University, PA

Birthday celebrated Gamma Rho Chapter members participated in an phone-a-thon for the East Stroudsburg University Alumni Association, visited a local nursing home and planned a food drtve for Thanksgiving.

The theme for homecoming, "Happy lOOth Birthday ESU," saw chapter members work together with a fraternity to prepare for a banner contest and a float competition. Members donned birthday hats and blew noise makers as they celebrated the lOOth anniversary of the university and the chapter's 25th year on campus.

Many alumnae returned. for the weekend to join the celebration.

Susan Freeman Eastern illinois University

Homecoming champs The women of Gamma Omega Chapter participated in homecoming, which had the theme of "Once Upon

Open house dance raises money Delta Eta Chapter started the year off with one :>f the best rushes in its history.

In October, members and alumnae celebrated the 66th annual "Open House Dance," which was open to all Greeks as well as other students at DePaul. Money collect

a Time."

Chapter members teamed with the men of Delta Chi fraternity to construct a float entitled "Little Bo Peep. " First Members of Delta Eta Chapter pose during their "Sweet Home AZ.A" places were rush party. received in the fun games and the rally banner contest. ed from the "Mr. Fraternity" contest The members of Gamma Omega was donated to the S. June Smith Center.

Chapter and Delta Chi fraternity also won first place overall.

Towards the end of October, members were busy with philanKristie Kahles

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Delta Iota Chapter members show off their booth at the university's homecomong carnival.

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place.

The rest of the semester was packed with events such as parents' day, Founders' Day, a hayride, retreat, semi-formal and a holiday party.

Jennifer McCain

thropic and chapter enrichment activities. Activities included holding an alcohol awareness workshop, participating in the Knights of Columbus candy drive and participating with other Greeks in a Greek leadership conference.

Stephanie Naujokas University of Delaware

A booth with advice Delta Iota Chapter members participated in open rush and helped with the annual Special Olympics held at the Delaware Stadium.

For the first time in many years, the chapter helped the Greek community sponsor a homecoming carnival.

All student groups on campus were invited to attend the homecoming carnival and build a booth.

The chapter was teamed with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity to build the booth and a float to a "Peanuts" theme.

The booth, "Lucy's Advice," had members selling baked cookies and brownies with advice notes wrapped inside. For the float, Linus and the Great Pumpkin were u sed, complete with real pumpkins and an authentic pumpkin patch.

The Sigma Phi Epsilon-Alpha Sigma Alpha team received third

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GMI-Engineering & Management Institute, MI

Members hunt for clues Delta Nu-A Chapter members held a clue hunt with Sigma Chi fraternity in September.

To help new members of both Sigma Chi and Delta Nu-A learn about their organizations, clues were made up from questions

teams of four. Each team worked together to solve each clue. After the clue was solved, it told the location of the next clue. The team finishing all the clues in the shortest time won.

Cecilia Thng York College, PA

Adopt-a-block Members of Delta Omicron Chapter, along with other college organizations, participated in the annual adopt-a-block program in York, PA. The adopt-a-block program was set up to keep the streets of the city clean. Each organization is given a specific block to clean. The block displays the name of the organization to show the community who supports that area.

Twice a semester, chapter members walk up and down their block with garbage bags and rubber gloves, picking up garbage.

Danielle Rios Elan College, NC

Panhellenic rush functions The members of Delta Rho Chapter participated in new panhellenic council i; rush functions.

At a sorority open house. organized by the council, all sorority members assembled under the oaks, dressed in their Sunday best. They greeted rushees and introduced themDelta Omicron Chapter members participate in an adopt-aselves. Oktoberfest, block program in York, PA. another panhellenic rush function, had chapter members and taken from the Encounter and the rushees painting pumpkins, makSigma Chi handbook. ing smores, tie-dying shirts and Pairs of big/ little sisters and attending a hay ride. big/little brothers were placed in Members also participated in

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COLLEGIAT E the first Greek pigskin pass, which raised money for the National Cancer Society; entertained families during family weekend by tailgating before the football game and having dinner afterwards; and held an ice cream social with members of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.

Other activities included intramural volleyball and flag football and the winter Special Olympics.

Tiffany Heidlebaugh Bloomsburg University, PA

First-place float This past fall , the Delta Chi Chapter participated in homecoming events on campus.

These events included a parade with a float competition and a football game with a banner contest.

The theme "Alladin" from the popular Disney movie was used by members from Theta Chi fraternity, Phi Delta sorority and Delta Chi chapter, who worked long hours on their float creation.

The float sported everything from a real live genie to a smoking lamp as it rolled to a first-place finish.

Debbie Kanavich Virginia Commonwealth University

Fall rush activities The women of Epsilon Gamma Chapter began fall rush just two weeks into the semester.

For the first day of rush, chapter members performed a dance choreographed by dance major, Stacey Bellamy.

On the second day, members presented a skit, which was a takeoff from the movie "Grease."

Instead of working toward becoming a member of the rough and tumble "Pink Ladies," the "Sandy" in Epsilon Gamma was a rushee aspiring to become a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

In hopes of showing rushees a more serious side of sorority life,

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members and rushees joined hands and formed a friendship circle on the third night of rush.

A sorority walk was held later that evening at a gym on campus, where all the sororities welcomed their new members with open arms.

Ashley Griffin Penn State University at Behrend, PA

Chapter has busy fall

Trenton State College, NJ

Service club helped Epsilon Mu Chapter participated in homecoming/ spirtt week by inviting the Knights, a service club that had not previously participated in campus activities, to be its partner.

The week was filled with many events, and the Epsilon Mus and Knights did extremely well, placing first in the top three events and second in the others. Overall for

Epsilon Theta Chapter started off the year with rush, which included a disco night and a skit starring Charlie Brown.

Before members could catch their breath, Greek week went into full swing.

Events included a tug-of-war, a tricycle race, eating contest, chariot race and a Greek sing.

In addition to the many social activities, memEpsilon Nu Chapter members at their "teeter-totter-a-thon. " bers also participated in a flower sale for Sweetest Day and a happy gram sale. the week, A"i.A and the Knights Iris Spindler placed second.

Since homecoming week, other University of Pittsburgh at organizations have welcomed the Johnstown, PA Knights into the campus commuHomecoming activities nity and have asked them to The Epsilon Lambda Chapter participate in other events. participated in homecoming festiviMary Canto ties this past fall.

The weekend started off with a State University of New York at homecoming parade on Saturday.

Brockport The theme, 'Thanks for the Teeter-totter event Memories," was used as chapter raises money member, Elizabeth Bullister, In October, the Brockport represented Epsilon Lambda as a campus hosted Games for the queen candidate.

Physically Challenged. To support Shari Mauro this event, the Epsilon Nu

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Through sponsors and donations, a total of$1 ,168 was raised.

President Jennifer Donnelly and Philanthropic Chairman Anna Shagalov presented the check at a banquet, which was held for the participants at the end of the games.

Kristen Heil Kutztown University, PA

Highway cleaning Epsilon Xi Chapter started off the fall semester with rush.

Chapter members put their gloves on for two Sundays to clean parts of a highway.

Homecoming came quickly, and the chapter once again organized the voting for homecoming king and queen and the day's events.

Chapter member Gina Nagy was crowned homecoming queen.

Other fall events included an alurrmae luncheon in October and a fall formal in December.

Lisa Hagan William Patterson College, NJ

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fun-filled sleep over on a Friday night.

The evening was filled with ghost stories, loads of food and drinks, games and movies. Special pillow cases were distributed so that all would remember the night.

Adrienne Tnmk Plyrrwuth State College, NH

Sisterhood retreat The Epsilon Psi Chapter kicked off the school year with an overnight sisterhood retreat.

The retreat helped build a stronger sense of sisterhood among all members. Vice President Pauline Murphy, along with the executive board, planned fun-filled team building activities to give members a chance to get to know each other on a more personal level.

Activities included a candle pass, decorating squares for a chapter quilt, watching movies and outdoor games. An added extra was having Chapter Consultant Stephanie Nelson join members for the retreat.

Leigh Poirier

Float contest This past fall , the Epsilon Rho Chapter participated in homecoming activities.

The night before the homecoming game, chapter members took part in a float building contest with another fraternity on campus. The theme, "Up in Lights," had members performing to a segment of the musical "Les Miserables" on their float.

The highlight of the weekend came during the homecoming game when, at half-time, Jennifer Ziemak was crowned homecoming queen.

Denise Lucarello

Goldey Beacon College, DE

Chapter holds overnight Epsilon Chi members held a

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Missouri Southern State College

Members dance to first place Twelve members represented Zeta Alpha Chapter in the annual school-wide talent show held in October.

The program was an up-beat dance routine choreographed by chapter member Kristen Baird.

Excitement was high when, after weeks of hard practice and rigorous workout, the members took flrst place.

Misty O'Neal University ofWisconsin-River Falls

Fund-raisers benefit Special Olympics Zeta Beta Chapter started a busy fall with formal rush.

Proceeds from two fund-raising

events, a car wash and a rummage sale, went to Special Olympics.

Homecoming was held in October, with the theme "The Freddy's." Michelle Lammers represented Zeta Beta as queen candidate. The week was filled with activities that involved all members.

Other events of the fall semester included an ice cream social, bowling, ice skating and broomball.

Suzanne Kolstad Gannon University, PA

Homecoming is first rate On Oct. 2, the Zeta Gamma Chapter participated in homecoming festivities.

The chapter was paired with Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity for the event. The overall theme for the weekend was "Hollywood Nostalgia." The chapter chose to recreate the "Wizard of Oz" movie for the parade float.

To get the community involved, chapter members invited the children from the Serra Reed Children's Center to walk beside the float as munchkins.

Zeta Gamma came out on top for the entire weekend by taking fust place.

Lisa Eberhardt North Adams State College, MA

Chapter helps others Zeta Delta Chapter had a very busy fall helping others.

In September, members volunteered to help the United Way. Several members helped paint the Salvation Army facility.

October found members chaperoning a haunted house at the YMCA and a teen dance at Eagles Hall. Also in October, chapter members helped raise money for Special Olympics. Members stood outside a local grocery store and in the middle of the intersection to ask people to donate to Special

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