Asa phoenix vol 80 no 4 summer 1995

of Alpha Sigma Alpha

Summer 1995

Exciting new opportunities for Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae

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What will be your AIA story?

1992 is required to do so - will receive correspondence from national headquarters, updating them on sorority news and The benefits of Alpha Sigma informing them on progranuning Alpha membership after college for alumnae. begin with what you learned in Also, you may want to support college as a member of A'i.A. the educational and scholarYou carry those benefits ship goals of the sorority by your whole life. The leadership Will you be a no-show or making a donation to the skills you've learned. The social annual sisterhood appeal of poise you have acquired. The will you make a contribution, the Alpha Sigma Alpha life skills you've gained. The Foundation. friendships you have made no matter how small, And this is just the start. they stay with you your entire to this organization, dedicated You may choose to become life. an advisor to a chapter The most practical benefit of to fostering the lifetime your own or another. Advisors alumnae membership is that play a key role in the success you are no longer in college. intellectual, physical, social of a chapter. Or you may For one thing, you don't have and spiritual development of become involved in a housing to attend meetings anymore. corporation board and assist There are no more required its members? a chapter in improving or getevents. And there are no dues ting new housing. Or you may to pay. In fact, you can drop Through my involvement in decide to join an alumnae chapter from sight and no one will come those activities, I became interestand enjoy the fellowship of women knocking on your door. ed in attending a national convenwith common values and experiAnd that's what happens to tion. At my second convention, I some women. I can't tell you how ences. many times I have spoken to volunteered for a national officer You may decide to participate women, some 5, 10, 20 years out position , and I've been involved on the regional or national level by of college, who tell me, "Oh yes, I ever since. attending a Founders' Day, a state see the magazine once a year or so But that's my story, and it or province day or a national conwhen I go visit my mother - it's represents the opposite of the vention. still delivered to her home, I never women who drop out of sight.

And then you may want to changed my address."

The reality for most women is volunteer for a national committee, I must admit, I think that's sad. somewhere in between. such as rush, extension or longBut, the truth is, just like So what will be your story? range planning, or a national your collegiate membership, the Because you are a lifetime office, such as province director or benefits you garner as an alumna member of Alpha Sigma Alpha chairman. will be in direct proportion to what and if you keep your address But always remember it's your you put in. If you put in a little, up-to-date at national headquarstory - and your choice. you'll get a little. If you put in a lot, ters, you'll receive a lifetime Whatever you decide to do, you'll get a lot. subscription to The Phoenix. you'll still have the benefits of the I began my alumna career as a Some of my best readers are skills you've learned and the no show. I was newly married and women in their 90s who write to accomplishments you've had as a getting started on my profession. tell me how much they like the collegian.

But I had changed my address magazine and the joy their And if Alpha Sigma Alpha with headquarters, and I knew membership has brought to them. has helped you learn and there were such things as alumnae In addition, anyone who has accomplish more in your life then chapters. paid their lifetime alumnae dues our mission as a sorority has been After a couple of years, I figured and anyone initiated after July fulfilled.

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no one was going to call me, so I called the president of the local alumnae chapter. From there, I became involved in several Chicago-area alumnae chapters and regional activities like Founders' Day and state day.

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Crown connection: Making your alumnae membership work for you

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COVER The Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae program has come alive with exciting new opportunities. Pictured clockwise from top: Mary Sidhu Pittman, EB , and Christy Jacobs, ~H; Beta Sigma and Springfield, MO, Alumnae Chapters; Karen Miller Walter, fH; and Past National President Mary Goeke Backsman, AA. SUMMER 1995 3

directors , alumnae have new opportunities for involvement and benefits.

Chief among these changes has been the formation of the AlphaNet program (see related article). Led by the AlphaNet committee, this program is the beginning of a nationwide communication and The Alpha Sigma Alpha sharing tool for Alpha Zeta Zeta alumnae from the late 1970s attend the chaptt alumnae program has come Sigma Alpha alumnae.

75th reunion . alive recently with exciting new "Any alumna in good Region I Director Kathleen opportunities and programs. standing can belong," says Thompson Pilecki, ~T. A second Spurred by the one-time Martanne, "whether they are a alumnae dues, The Encounter: extension visit was made by the member of an alumnae chapter national council in Richmond , A Lifetime Membership Program or not. and a revitalized alumnae VA. Further visits will be 'The AlphaNet program program directed by National planned for the future. provides alumnae the opportuniVice President of Alumnae ty to have more involvement and Martanne Busch Bullock, BE>, Revitalizing contact with other Alpha Sigma and the alumnae region alumnae chapters Alphas and to receive more While these intiatives are information about exciting evidence of new prothe activities of gramming for Alpha Sigma Alpha the national alumnae, region directors also organization." have been hard at work revitalizAnother new ing current alumnae chapters. development has Emphasis has been on been the alumnae one-on-one contact with extension effort individual alumnae and encourspearheaded by aging involvement in alumnae Martanne and the chapters. One region director region directors. sent birthday cards to each The first alumnae member in one alumnae chapter extension visit in her region. took place in New Recruitment and retention York City (see continues to be a concern for Members of the Delaware Valley Alumnae Chapter during related article) by an outing . alumnae chapters, and alumnae Martanne and

Exciting new programs are being developed for Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae

region directors have been working on new ways to address these problems. The directors have been facilitating idea sharing among chapters in their regions on ways to find new members and develop new programming Alumnae chapters also are being encouraged to re-establish contacts with local and area collegiate chapters by rushing collegians for alumnae membership, writing to chapters and individual members and sending care packages during rush and final exams.

The future 'These new programs are just the beginning," says Marianne Bullock. "I want to see more involvement at every level for

Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae.

"My vision includes development of an extensive list of women that the national organization can call on for their expertise.

And I also envision new programming that would include leadership development for alumnae like we currently have for collegiate members."

If you are interested in involvement with one of these current programs or helping develop new ones, please contact Marianne Bullock, 13715 Blazey, Houston, T.X 77041.

Above right: Eta Eta alumnae Avys Taylor Hagman and Helen Lortz talk with A"kA Executive Director Lisa Tail, fH, during Eta Eta's 75th reunion.

Above right: Members of the Southwestern Indiana Alumnae enjoy an evening out.

Below: Springfi eld, MO, alumnae are serenaded by carolers from Beta Sigma Chapter.

AlphaNet: Anew program for alumnae

BY MARIANNE BUSCH BULLOCK, B速 NationaL Vice President of Alumnae

AND DEBBIE SHARP CRAIG, ZZ Alumnae Region VI Director

Look for any Alpha Sigma Alpha and you'll find a master at the art of networking. Alpha Sigma Alpha women everywhere contact old friends, make new acquaintances and establish contacts by virtue of their sorority membership.

Extending your network will broaden your opportunities for personal growth. Alpha Sigma Alpha's goal is to assist with that process by creating AlphaNet, a system for networking on the local and national level.

A committee has been formed to work on the AlphaNet project. Members are chairman, Debbie Sharp Craig, ZZ, Cynthia Rhoades Ryan, M, Christina Merriman Breeding, AA, Janet Crook Conroy, BIT, Angela Dantzler Bauldree, BZ, and Ellen Funk Morris, BA.

The LocaiNet The first step in the process will be to create a strong local AlphaNet system. Established alumnae chapters are

the ideal vehicles to begin an AlphaNet. Chapters are being encouraged to establish an AlphaNet roster and a "buddy system" with current members being paired with other Alpha Sigma Alphas in the community. The alumnae group member will offer rides to meetings, get to know the alumna on a one-to-one basis, go to lunch and serve as a mentor.

A second step in the local AlphaNet is to create a portable library for alumnae new to the area. This library would be loaned to the new person for a month and would be delivered by her "buddy."

Also alumnae chapters will be encouraged to improve programming.

The NationaiNet The Member-at-Large Alumnae Chapter is being used as pilot for the national AlphaNet program. An AlphaNet roster already has been developed and circulated.

Membership in the Member-at-Large AlphaNet is not limited - any alumna, whether a member-at-large or member of a local alumnae chapter, is invited to participate. Anyone interested should contact Debbie Sharp Craig, 2300 Norwalk, Colleyville, T.X 76034.

lmbers of the ireater <ansas City umnae :hapter uring a :etrack Julin g.

Joining an alumnae uhapter uan be fun!

'It's agreat way to stay involved in the sororicy, make new friends and have fun with women who share common interes~'

BY CHRISTINE REISING KEELEY, EB Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter

Looking to keep your Alpha Sigma Alpha ties? Moving to a new city? Need interaction with adults after being home all day with the kids? Want to get involved in your community?

Joining an Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae chapter will accomplish all these goals. Located all over the country, these groups are a great way to stay involved in the sorority, make new friends and have fun with women who share common interests.

"Women are no longer all cut from the June Cleaver mold, meeting daily over a cup of coffee," says Mary Sidhu Pittman, EB, Province XIII director and Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter member.

"While increases in our level of education and improvements in work/family options take us to new heights, they create distances between us. When we take full advantage of the sorority experience, it provides the connection to other women we all still need."

Much like your collegiate group, an alumnae chapter is made up of initiated Alpha Sigma Alpha with a charter, officers, bylaws and dues.

Each chapter decides on an agenda for the year, including how often they will meet and when.

Most often activities are a mix of social, philanthopic and eductional activities.

There are many benefits to belonging to such a group. There is the opportunity to discuss community concerns and philanthopic

How do you join an alumnae chapter?

Membership in any alumnae chapter is open to all Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae. Don't be afraid to call, they'll be glad to hear from you!

Once a year. the president of every active Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae chapter is listed in the winter issue of The Phoenix.

The same issue lists all the alumnae region directors, and a map in the winter 1995 issue showed what states each region covers.

A call to a region director can get you more information on an alumnae chapter near you. You also may contact AI National Headquarters. 1201 E. Walnut St., Springfield, MO 65802, (417) 869-0980.

Member-at-Large Chapter is for everyone else lf there is no alumnae chapter in your area, you can join the Member-at-Large Alumnae Chapter.

You will receive updates on sorority activities from national headquarters, and you also will be kept informed about other women in your area who would be interested in establishing an alumnae chapter.

Contact national headquarters.

1201 E. Walnut St, Springfield, MO 65802, for more information.

endeavors, lots of advice for life transitions (such as having your first child) and a sense of belonging, no matter where you are located.

Marianne Busch Bullock, B0, national vice president of alumnae, explains, "As women join their collegiate chapters, they have an opportunity to make new friends, but once they graduate and move to other cities, they sometimes lose that sense of community. I think one of the great benefits our alumnae chapters give our members is the sense of community."

The Kansas City Alumnae Chapter is an excellent example.

Two members who were very active in the sorority, both locally and nationally, are now homebound.

"These two people were really involved. It was kind of like we were their family," says President Janet Pepperdine Smith, EE. Chapter members now pick a day of the month and call or send something to them to keep them involved in the sorority community.

Alumnae chapters also support collegiate chapters in their com-

Delta Eta collegian Angie Crabtree and Chicago Metro alumna Mary Sidhu PiHman, EB, help prepare a meal for a joint Founders' Day celebration.

munities, especially with rush and initiating seniors into alumnae status. The Kansas City chapter has been helping the newly initiated Zeta Eta Chapter at Rockhurst College start traditions such as Founders' Day. Members of the Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter attend ceremonies and meetings with the Delta Eta Chapter at DePaul University, Chicago.

Social activities are popular with many chapters, and age differences are not a problem.

Members of the Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter are 29 to 92 years old. Says President Lisa Reiss Glonek, fll, 'The older members love to hear what the younger women are doing, and we (the younger members) love to hear the stories they tell about their college days and experiences." Favorite activities of this chapter include a Christmas ornament gift exchange, celebrating Founders' Day, baby showers and a new twist on the brown bag lunch. Members pack a

lunch in a decorated brown bag, have a contest for the best bag or lunch and then swap and enjoy.

Another very active group is the Chicago West Suburban Alumnae Chapter, which prides itself on its unique programming. "We try to do something new every year." says President Nancy Cepuder Reagan, BP. Activities have included speakers on financial planning, visits to different ethnic restaurants, demonstrations by a hair stylist, a Super Bowl party and a yearly craft meeting (this year they decorated tennis shoes).

Of course, chapters are not limited to social events; many are very active with philanthropic work. Members of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter put in many hours volunteering with their churches, schools and neighborhoods. As a group, they donate money to CHAPS (a program that teaches special education students to ride and care for horses), the S. June Smith Center and local special education programs connected with one of their members. They also contribute to the local Special Olympics by donating money forT-shirts and by helping with the track and field events.

Sounds great doesn't it? So, contact your local alumnae chapter, and I hope to see you at the next meeting!

New York Metro Alumnae Chapter formed During an innovative alumnae extension visit set up by Kathleen Thompson Pilecki, llT, Region I director, and attended by Marianne Busch Bullock, B速, the New York Metro Alumnae Chapter was formed .

The Oct. 29, 1994, meeting was held at the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza near LaGuardia Airport. During the meeting, alumnae had the opportunity to review the new membership program and learn about national philanthropies. The alumnae attending the meeting decided to sign a petition for an alumnae chapter charter.

For information about the New York Metro Alumnae Chapter, contact Jennifer Comforto, Ill, 9 Bowman Lane, Kings Park, NY 11754, or call national headquarters at 417-869-0980.

For more information about the Wiscota (WI/MI) and Detroit Suburban Chapters, also formed this year, see Spring 1995 News to Note.

You too can form an alumnae chapter

BY MARIANNE BUSCH BULLOCK, BE> Vice President ofAll1111Jl.Qe There are a number of steps you can take if you are interested in starting an alumnae chapter.

First, contact national headquarters for a printout of Alpha Sigma Alphas living in the area, for instructions on forming an alumnae chapter and for a copy of"Alumnae in Action," which provides step-by-step instructions for alumnae chapters. You will need to fmd five or more alumnae who are interested in organizing an alumnae chapter. In addition to the printout of local alumnae, the "Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Alumnae Directory" is a good resource that includes phone numbers and business information.

At a first small organizational meeting, plans should be made for a large organizational meeting and decisions on who shall serve as temporary officers and who will draft the bylaws.

For a large organizational meeting, every member living in the area should be invited. Try to call each alumna to encourage her to attend.

At the large meeting, make sure all women are fully initiated members of Alpha Sigma Alpha from any college chapter. Discuss plans for meetings and elect officers. Decide on the name for the alumnae chapter, sign the petition for a charter and send in other paperwork provided by the national organization. All names on the petition will become charter members of the alumnae chapter.

While the petition for an alumnae chapter charter is being processed, the new group may use the name "alumnae chapter" and may hold regular meetings.

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LE Recent graduates will visit Alpha Sigma Alpha chapters across the country during the coming school year:

BY ANDREA J. TUNIA, EI Director of Collegiate Chapter Seroices

Five leadership consultants will travel for Alpha Sigma Alpha during the 1995-96 academic year.

This will allow the sorority to give attention, not only to chapters that need extra help, but all 70 chapters of the growing sorority. This is especially important as Alpha Sigma Alpha heads into its second year of The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program.

Gina Nagy Gina Nagy, who began her service as chapter consultant in January 1995, will continue through May 1996. She received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

She served Epsilon Xi Chapter as secretary, social chairman, member of the standards board and Greek council representative. Gina was Greek council president, as well as secretary.

She also participated in and held leadership positions in residence hall council. re idence hall association/ programming and S.A.D.D. She wa active

in the student government and served in public relations, as secretary and as a university senate member.

Christine Cappello Christine Cappello graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Plymouth State College in New Hampshire.

As a charter member of Epsilon Psi Chapter, she served as president, membership director, house manager, membership committee chairman, Greek council representative, intersorority council delegate, standards board member and convention delegate.

She also was an admissions representative, fall orientation leader and summer orientation leader. She received a scholarship to attend the 1994 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute.

Sharon Mesarick Sharon Mesarick received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Trenton State College in New Jersey.

She served Epsilon Mu Chapter as vice president, standards board member and new member liaison.

She was a member of the psychology club and an office a sistant on

campus. She also is in Order of Omega.

Christina Muse Christina Muse received a bachelor's degree in media studies at Radford University.

She served Beta Iota Chapter in several capacities, including philanthropic chairman and special events director.

She is a member of Rho Lambda neadership).

Order of Omega, and she served as Greek week chairman and panhellenic rush chairman and director. She also co-presented a session at the Southeast Panhellenic Conference.

She was Panhellenic Woman of the Month and Beta Iota's nominee for the Frost Fidelity Award.

Jennifer Griggs Jennifer Griggs received a bachelor's degree in sociology from Emporia State University, KS. She served Epsilon Epsilon Chapter as vice president and editor.

She was a member of the sociology club, psychology club and Alpha Kappa Delta (sociology). She was voted "Alpha Woman," Epsilon Epsilon's outstanding senior award.

Jennifer Griggs, EE

NEWS TO Lori Scott to replace Leslie Ziringer on national council Vice President of Extension Leslie Maxwell Ziringer, fH, has resigned from the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council to care for her growing family.

Leslie and her husband Fred, who already had a daughter, adopted a daughter last summer and are soon to be parents of another child.

Lori White Scott, EE, chairman of colonies, has been appointed by the national council to finish Leslie's term. Lori is a 1983 graduate of Emporia State University, KS, where she was president of Epsilon Epsilon Chapter.

Active in the Kansas City Alumnae Chapter and the Alumnae Panhellenic of Greater Kansas City, Lori has served the sorority as a province director, chairman of housing and chairman of colonies.

A full-time mother, Lori is active in her local fYfA and church. She and her husbnad, Jack, and their two daughters, Kala and Amanda, live in Roeland Park, KS. Eleanor Barbas Williams, A, current chairman of rush, will become chairman of colonies.

Ruth Sanders Murta, BN, a former province director, will become chairman of rush.

New chapter dues established by national council The Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council has voted to establish a new fee , the Annual Collegiate Dues, to be collected from collegiate chapters.

The dues will be deposited directly into the sorority's General Fund to support programming and staffing enhancements, such as a fifth chapter consultant, more staff at national headquarters and support for a new

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computer system to be installed this fall.

Chi Chi and Delta Omicron Chapters closed The Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council has, with regret, announced the closing of two A'i,A chapters.

Chi Chi Chapter at Ball State University, IN, was closed at the end of the school year. Chi Chi was founded at the Teachers College of Indianapolis in 1928 and was closed there in 1933. In 1936, the chapter was re-installed at Ball State.

Delta Omicron Chapter at York College of Pennsylvania also was closed at the end of the school year. Delta Omicron was founded at York in 1978.

Both chapters had struggled with low membership for a number of years.

New colony established at Missouri Western State College On May 4, 1995, 26 members of a local sorority were pledged as the Missouri Western Colony on the campus of Missouri Western State College, St. Joseph.

Conducting the Phoenix Degree Service was Chairman of Colonies Lori White Scott, EE, and Chapter Consultants Jennifer Richard, E<t>, and Gina Nagy, EE. The new colony joins Sigma Sigma Sigma and an Alpha Gamma Delta colony at the 5,100student college, which will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary. St. Joseph is about 50 miles north of Kansas City.

Photos must be of outstanding quality - snapshots will not do.

The photos also must match the subject matter of the issue.

EA.'}Jerts and those with personal knowledge of a subject matter are sought for article interviews.

Upcoming issues will focus on the Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institutes, the national convention in Florida, Alpha Sigma Alphas with cancer, living lifetime commitment, chapter advisors, chapter standards and due process, philanthropy (Special Olympics and the S. June Smith Center) , province/state days and financial planning.

Those with photos or those who wish to make themselves available for interviews should contact the editor.

Alumnae panhellenics on the move According to the Alumnae Panhellenics Committee of the National Panhellenic Conference, there are now 289 alumnae panhellenics across North America. Over $300,000 in scholarships and grants have been raised and awarded by these groups.

In addition to awarding scholarships, alumnae panhellenics are active in supporting community and philanthropic activities, conducting rush information events and assisting and advising college panhellenics.

If there is no alumnae panhellenic in your area and you wish to start one, please contact Virginia Stafford, 2044 Pinehurst Dr ..

Ames, lA 50014.

You too could be featured in a Phoenix photo or article The Phoenix is looking for photographs to put on its cover and members to interview for feature articles.

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BY DOLLY PURVIS LOYD,

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Chainnan of Philanthropies

Special Olympics is an in e al program of year-round sp rt training and athletic competi ·o children and adults with men retardation. Alpha Sigma Alpha: collegiate and alumnae chapters ve been assisting with local, state and national programs since it was adopted as the sorority's specific philanthropic program at the 1976 national convention.

The goal is for all people with mental retardation to have the chance to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities.

The benefits of participation in Special Olympics for people with mental retardation include improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater selfconfidence, a more positive self-image, friendships and increased family support. The athletes carry these

for Special Olympics.

If your chapter is not actively involved with your local or state Special Olympics, it's time for you to start helping.

• Volunteer as a coach, official, event organizer, fundraiser, publicist or committee member.

• Be a cheering spectator at the your area.

• - lAM>..,+<e funds or in-kind goods or se ces, such as supplies and food {i the games. e?,ef:in\'jlt;_eql~i!i&!ill.U~~e Special Olympic athletes to join your softball or volleyball Olympians o nae on their homecoming float. Gamma Iota Chapter at leagues, your tennis or basketball Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, teams. raised $1, 100 for Special Olympics by • Donate time at your ski area, having a date auction. swimming pool, skating rink or Beta Gamma Chapter at bowling alley for Special Olympics Northeastern State University, OK, practices and games. sponsored a rest area for the athletes Volunteers who have a chance at the state track and field event held to serve and establish a caring relaon campus. Zeta Theta Chapter at tionship will enrich their lives as well Wagner College, NY, received recognias those of Special Olympic athletes. tion for participation in a walk-a-thon Be a part of that commitment!

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Words can help open doors for people with mental retardation and enable them to lead fuller, more independent lives. Words can also create barriers, a negative image, as well as being demeaning to the people they describe.

All people should be valued for their individuality and be treated with respect. Here are language guidelines developed by experts in mental retardation for use in writing or speaking about people with disabilities.

• A person has mental retardation, rather than is suffering from, afflicted with or a victim of mental retardation.

• Think and speak "people" first, a woman, people or individuals with mental retardation.

• Avoid using words like "unfortunate," "suffers from, " "afflicted" or "victim." People with disabilities are just people, not tragic figures or demigods. Try to avoid casting a person with a disability as a superhuman model of courage.

• A person uses a wheelchair rather than is confined or restricted to a wheelchair.

Wheelchairs allow people to escape confinement. A person with a mobility impairment uses a wheelchair for gaining freedom.

• Only mention a disability if it has significance in the discussion. lf it isn't relevant, why mention it?

• Do not use the label "kids" when referring to Special Olympic athletes. Adult athletes are an integral part of the program. Distinguish between adults and children with mental

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' Earlv intervention is the first step The S. june Smith Center is dedicated 'to finding the gift in every child.'

BY DOLLY PURVIS LOYD, B.!l Chairman of Philanthropies

The S. June Smith Center became part of the Alpha Sigma Alpha national philanthropic program at the 1990 national convention in Scottsdale, AZ. The center is named after Dr. S. June Smith, an A'2.A alumna from Kappa Kappa Chapter at Temple University.

The center fosters child development and enhances family life through educational, self-help and therapeutic programs. The center's purpose is to offer preschoolers with mental retardation or developmental delays the best possible program to enable them to develop to their fullest potential. The goal is to serve the total child and family; to provide continuity for the child's growth in school, at home and in the community; and to be a widely recognized early intervention provider.

The program is divided into the

following parts: • First Step is the early identification, evaluation, referral and placement program for children with developmental needs.

• Infant stimulation incorporates the parents as active partners in the development and growth of their child by teaching therapeutic and play techniques. The services are provided in a home base setting for infants as needed.

• Tracking program for infants at risk is designed to monitor development in all skill areas and to provide parents with information to foster such growth.

• Toddler classes are provide for two year-o d children and each 1 chi!ld receive ' indi "dualize<i

The S. June Smith Center was established in 1965. There are three sites in Lancaster, PA, and one in Ephrata. It is estimated that 300 county families are served by the center's programs.

Barbara Sullivan, executive director of the center for almost 30 years, retired at the end of 1994.

In honor of her, the center has published the "Lancaster County's Sharing Its Best" cookbook. The cookbooks are available from the S. June Smith Center, 25 N. West End Ave. , Lancaster, PA 17603 for $10.95 each plus $2 postage and handling.

Alpha Sigma Alpha is proud of the accomplishments that this center has achieved. Collegiate and alumnae chapters donate to the center annually. Some chapters are able to donate their services, while others donate money. Let each and every chapter help our sister, S. June Smith, "to find the gift in every child."

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retardation by using "children or adults" or "older or younger" athletes or people.

Down Syndrome has replaced "Down's Syndrome" and "mongoloid."

A developmental disability is not a disease.

You can not catch it. Do not use words like "symptoms," "patient" or "treatment" unless the person you are talking about is sick.

Use common sense and think about what you say. Avoid terms with obvious negative or judgmental connotations such as "crippled," "deaf-dumb," "retarded" and "defective."

Use the term disability rather than "handicap."

Try to describe people without disabilities as "typical" rather than "normal."

Do not use the word "special" when talking about persons with mental retardation. The term is distancing and inappropriate and

describes that which is different about any person.

• Mental retardation is a disorder marked by less than average general intellectual function with problems in the ability to learn and to act socially.

Awareness is the first step toward changing old stereotypes. So, watch what you say!

Editor's note: Lori Robinson is the manager of a developmental center and workshop that serves approximately 60 adults with mental retardation. She is a former recreational therapist and coordinated many Special Olympic activities. She is the legal guardian for four adults with mental retardation that have no relatives willing or able to look out for their best interests.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

New timetable, new position to fill Don't miss your chance to shape the future of the sorority.

Alpha Sigma Alpha National President Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, has appointed the 1996 nominating committee. She and the national council also have given it new direction.

In an effort to make chairmen and director appointments before the national convention, the committee has been directed to complete its deliberations before the winter holidays. To accomplish this goal, 1996 committee Chairman Connie Peyton Hoffman, ZZ. has set Oct. 1, 1995, as the deadline for recommendations for nomination or appointment. ln addition, a new position has

been recommended to the Bylaws Committee and will be voted on at the 1996 national convention. This proposed position will replace the Secretary with a Vice President of Communications. The person in this position will be responsible for improving communication among the leadership and members of the sorority as well as overseeing the various communication tools, such as newsletters and the magazine, and developing strategies for new technology.

The nominations process The nominating committee serves an important role in not only

nominating a slate for the national council but making recommendations for appointed positions.

Anyone interested in recommending themselves or someone else for a national council or other position should fill out and submit the form below. A more detailed interest form on experiences and amount of time to volunteer will be sent to be filled out and returned.

Once nominees for the national council have been selected, the forms are passed onto the national council with recommendations for appointment. The national council will make national officer appointments in January.

AkA call for nominations and interest form The election of the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council for the 1996-98 biennium will be held at the Saddlebrook Resort national convention in June 1996. Any member may submit suggestions for nominees as well as appointed positions as outlined above. Please include married and maiden names, chapters, addresses and phone numbers.

I recommend the following for nomination:

President----------------------------------Vice President of E x t e n s i o n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vice President of C o l l e g i a n s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vice President of Programs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Vice President of A l u m n a e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vice President of Finance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Secretary (Vice President of Communications) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 recommend the following for appointment:

Name---------------- Position-----------------Name---------------- Position-----------------Yourname ____________________________________________________________ I would like to become an A1-A volunteer in the area of -------------------------------------Return by Oct. 1, 1995, to Connie Peyton Hoffman, 171 S. Main, Trenton, MO 64683.

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The importance of leadership 'Alpha Sigma Alpha and the foundation are working together to increase the opportunities for women to develop leadership skills . ... With your help, the foundation can continue to increase its support for leadership development for all members.'

BY DR. ROSEMARY CARUCCI GOSS, BII Foundation Chairman

A few months ago I was appointed to serve as the faculty representative to my college's capital campaign committee. My college had not individually participated in the university's capital campaign before, and now I found myself on a committee charged with raising $4.5 million. And just before that I had accepted the frtghtening task of speaking on the importance of financial stewardship to three separate services at my church. Then I started to reflect on my first year as chairman of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation.

I found myself asking how I had become involved in so many fund raising efforts. As a child I was never the top salesperson for Girl Scout cookies or raffle tickets. I did not choose a career in sales. With no more background than I have in these areas, how did I become so involved? It did not take me long to figure out the answer. I chose to be involved because in each case I am committed to the "cause" of the organization involved.

In the case of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation, one "cause" leadership development - is of special importance to me. Each day as a college faculty member, I see the effects of both strong and weak leadership skills among my students. I derive a great deal of pleasure watching many of my students develop their skills through student organizations and TilE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA

within the Greek community.

Greek organizations continually come under fire for being irrelevant in today's world. This could not be further from the truth. Maureen Syring, an NPC frtend and past national president of Delta Gamma, constantly takes a message to college administrators that Greeks are needed now more than ever because young men and women are more likely to come from single-parent homes and be faced with challenges unlike those of college students in the past.

Maureen contends that within the Greek system women are able to develop leadership skills within a loving, caring, family-like setting.

As an only child from a small coalfield town in southern West Virginia, I could have attended college, succeeded academically and felt very good about my accomplishments. But I was more fortunate than that. In the fall of 1971, I pledged Alpha Sigma Alpha, and it had a profound effect on my life. From the comfort I received from my sisters when my father died, to the human relations skills I developed when I disagreed with a member or members in the chapter on matters of substance, I grew dramatically as a person.

And I attribute much of my professional success today to my sorority leadership experiences, both as a collegian and as an alumna.

Alpha Sigma Alpha and the foundation are working together to increase the opportunities for women to develop leadership skills.

This year for the first time, the foundation sponsored two colle-

gians to attend the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) in Indianapolis. (See related story in the fall issue). Again this year, the foundation will help sponsor the four Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institutes held this summer.

As we dream for the future of the foundation, we hope to increase our support for UIFI and to fully fund the leadership development institutes. We also will consider supporting the creation of the personal development and leadership sections of The Encounter: A Lifetime Membership Program, the membership education manual of Alpha Sigma Alpha. And the list goes on ...

With your help, the foundation can continue to increase its support for leadership development for all members. Leadership development can be of benefit to each of us. As Steven Covey, the noted author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, says, 'Without strategic leadership, people may dutifully climb the 'ladder ofsuccess' but discover, upon reaching the top rung, that it is leaning against the wrong wall." If we can provide leadership development for our members within the context of the creed and aims of Alpha Sigma Alpha, we will find that when we reach the top of the ladder it will be leaning against the right wall.

Send your tax-deductible donations, Section 501(c)(3). to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation, 1201 E. Walnut St. , Springfield, MO 65802.

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QUOTA/TOTAL Chapters taking quota, making total or both for the 1994-95 school year, according to records received at Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters as of May 31 , 1995

QUOTA Alpha , Longwood College, VA Alpha Gamma, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS Nu Nu, Drexel University, PA

Epsilon Chi, Goldey-Beacom College, DE Epsilon Psi, Plymouth State College, NH Epsilon Omega, Bentley College, MA Zeta Epsilon, Averett College, VA Zeta Theta, Wagner College, NY Zeta Iota, State University of New York at Stony Brook

Beta Theta , Central Michigan State University

TOTAL

Beta Kappa, Western Illinois University

Beta Beta, University of Northern Colorado

Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas

Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University

Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY

Beta Epsilon, James Madison University, VA

Beta Pi, Concord College, WV

Delta Rho, Elon College, NC

Beta Rho, Northern Illinois University Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University

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Beta Upsilon, Indiana State University

Alpha Beta, Northeast Missouri State University

Gamma Iota, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK

Gamma Lambda, Loyola University, IL

Beta Iota, Radford University, VA

Gamma Mu, Adrian College, Ml

Gamma Zeta, University of Arkansas at Monticello

Gamma Xi , Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Gamma Eta, Pennsylvania State University

Gamma Omicron, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Gamma Omega, Eastern Illinois University

Gamma Pi, Missouri Valley College

Delta Eta, DePaul University, IL

Gamma Rho, East Stroudsburg University, PA

Delta Kappa, University of Southern Indiana

Gamma Psi, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Delta Nu-A, GMI Engineering and Management Institute, Ml

Delta Epsilon, Mansfield University, PA

Delta Upsilon, University of Texas at San Antonio

Delta Chi, Bloomsburg University, PA

Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University

Epsilon Alpha, Southern Arkansas University

Epsilon Kappa, Millersville University, PA

Epsilon Eta, Virginia Wesleyan College

Epsilon Mu, Trenton State College, NJ

Epsilon Theta, Pennsylvania State Univ. at Erie-Behrend College

Epsilon Nu, State University of New York at Brockport

Epsilon Lambda , University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA

Zeta Alpha, Missouri Southern State College

Epsilon Xi, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Zeta Gamma, Gannon University, PA

Epsilon Rho, William Paterson College, NJ

Zeta Delta, North Adams State College, MA

Epsilon Tau , University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Zeta Eta, Rockhurst College, MO

Epsilon Upsilon, California University of Pennsylvania

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Alpha Spirit features pfwtos ofAlpha SigTTlflAlphas that have caught the Alpha Spiritan attitude of excellence. Excellence is the underlying theme of this section, which features personal and chapter achievement and involvement in campus and community activities of collegians and alumnae.

Zeta Beta Angela Guptill served as conference coordinator for the Northern Area MIFCAJMAPCA Conference last November at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Nine months of planning went into the event.

Eta Eta Chapter President Johnna Gosch of Pittsburg State University, KS, holds up the 75th anniversary tray presented to the chapter by National President Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, at the chapter's anniversary banquet in April. At right, Past National President Diane Yencic James, HH, is presented a certificate from Brenda Rua Chappell, HH, chapter advisor and national chairman of advisors, announcing the establishment of a leadership development fund in her name. The fund will be used to send Eta Etas to leadership workshops.

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Amy Rasmussen and Jenny lang of Beta Beta Chapter at University of Northern Colorado help a resident carve a pumpkin during a Halloween party at a local nursing home.

Epsilon Kappa Jeanne Ferullo , political science and communication major, is paricipating in a work-study program at the state capital in Harrisburg , PA. Jeanne is also vice president of the Millersville University student senate.

Members of Beta Iota Chapter at Radford University, VA, accept several chapter and individual awards at the Greek week banquet . The chapter received the 1995 president's cup for sororities at Radford University and the most improved grades and highest GPA overall awards . Individual members honored were Beth Campbell , best rush counselor of the year; Meg Karlsen , Dean Hulburt (most outstanding Greek student) Award ; and Carrie Zelna , advisor of the year . Accepting the awards were , from left, Carrie Zelna , Tina Gimbert, Beth Campbell , Kim Moreland , Jolene luggerio and Meg Karlson.

Beta lambdas at the University of Central Arkansas get ready to pick up litter as part of their participation in the state 's " Adopt-a-Highway " program .

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Zeta Epsilons, from left, Theresa Clarizio, Angela Reese , Melanie Thibodeaux, Shelley Blane and Mary Convery at Averett College, VA, celebrate their induction into Who 's Who Among Students of American Universities and Colleges.

Brandy Jenkins of the Beta Mu Chapter at Henderson State University, AR, is a two-year letterwoman on the Lady Reddie basketball team, and serves as chapter president.

Beta Sigmas Lori Edmonds and Haven Barnes of Southwest Missouri State University help serve food at a local soup kitchen.

Delta Kappa Laura Egger and Andy DeBoyd celebrate alter Andy was named " Big Man on Campus " in the chapter's philanthropic event to support Special Olympics at the University of Southern Indiana.

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LEFT: Delta Eta Laura Adelman of DePaul University presents a donation to Special Olympian Bob Jacobs and Jane Bisgeirer with Special Children 's Charities. The donation, from Delta Eta Chapter, was made at Illinois State Day, held at DePaul.

BELOW: Members of Gamma Rho Chapter at East Stroudsburg University, PA, participate in an event at a local nursing home .

ABOVE: Beta Kappa Cheryl VanDeWege was recently named Greek woman of the year at Western Illinois University . She is congratulated

by Katie Sermersheim, Greek affairs coordinator and Dr. Donald Spencer, president of the university. At the same event, the chapter received two scholarship awards for exceeding both the all-panhellenic grade-point average and the all-women 's average. Chapter member lndra Merrill also was awarded the Dr. Josephine l. Johnson Scholarship for outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership ability and involvement in commun ity service .

Members of Gamma Mu Chapter at Adrian College, Ml , from left, Kamilah Brown , Carrie Sanch , Becky Smith and Wendy Walleen take a break from raking leaves for an elderly resident during "Rake and Run ," a philanthropic activity in Adrian , MI.

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ALPHA SPIRIT Members of Zeta Alpha at Missouri Southern State College participate in a kid's day by assisting children in Springfield, MO, with their Halloween celebrations.

BELOW: Alpha Sigma Alpha collegians and alumnae from across the Midwest attended the annual Mid-American Interfraternity Council and Mid-Amarican Panhellenic Council Association Conference this past March in Chicago.

For several days, members of Greek-letter organizations attended workshops, participated in discussions and exchanged ideas.

Epsilon Chis at Goldey-Beacom College, DE, take a break during their participation in local Special Olympic games.

Delta Rhos Ali Purday, Stacy Mogal and Robin Draughn were recently inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, at Elon College, NC. Not pictured is Christy Roosa, who also was inducted.

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Zeta Epsilon installed at Averett College Following the initiation and installation ceremonies Saturday morning, the white luncheon was he Zeta Epsilon Chapter of held at Howard Johnson. Lori Scott Alpha Sigma Alpha was seiVed as the toastmistress.

After lunch, Mary Convery, mstalled April 9, 1994, at Averett College in Danville, VA. chapter president, opened gifts The group of women began as an from the national organization interest group to form a second and guests. sorority at Averett. The group A reception was held that was pledged the Monday after afternoon in North Hall. RefreshThanksgiving, Nov. 31, 1993. ments were served to college The chapter has five excellent officials, representatives of the other Greek organizations, parents, advisors. Leslie Conway, chapter . - - - - - - ' - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - . . L _ ------. family and friends. advisor, and Rachel zeta Epsilon charter initiates The installation banquet Gatewood, scholarship advisor, were initiated durCollegians: Mary Convery, Shelley Blane, was held Saturday night at ing the installation weekend Jennifer Bozell, Jennifer Buchanan, Haven the Tuscarora County Club.

The remaining advisors are Chandler, Heather Davis, Stephanie Elliott, Dana Julie Wiley served as toastLura Gardner, membership Evarts. Sharmon Flowers, Joey Gray, Melissa Hill, mistress. The aspire toast advisor; Peggy Wright, Robin Ivey, Danielle LaMountain, Christal Lewis, was given by Heather Rushforth, president of standards advisor; and Shelley Lloyd, Ruth Miller, Sharmon Pitts, Angela Christine Klein, rush Reese, Annette Reese, Janelle Roberts , Christine Delta Rho Chapter; the seek advisor.

Row1an d , Rob in Sale, Laine See1e ~ 1t, Trish Spell, toast by Stacey Custer.

Alpha alumna; and the The installation team conJ ama Terry an d Ke ll ey Toomb s. sis ted of Kim Ramsey Meyer, Alumnae: Leslie Conway and Rachel Gatewood. attain toast by Nancy BB. national president; Charter new members: Chrystal Amaral, Clohisy, EH, Province Vlll Dr. Rosemary Carucci Goss, LaKeisha Branham, Terra Bryant, Teresa Clarizio, director. National President BIT. national vice president Brenda Clark, Maxine Farmer, Tonja Goodrich, Kim Meyer introduced the of extension, Cherie Fink Ceirin Jerril, Jill Landsay, Pamela Meyer and Lura charter members and Shallock, t:J.Z . colony Gardner. presented Mary Convery development director and with the chapter's charter.

BY JULIE MICHELLE WILEY, A Chapter Consultant, 1993-94

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installing officer; Lori White Scott, EE, national chairman of colonies; Eleanor Borbas Williams, A, national chairman of rush; and Julie Wiley, A, chapter consultant.

Members of the Alpha Chapter, Longwood College, VA, and Delta Rho Chapter, Elon College, NC, seiVed as sponsors for the women during the initiation ceremony.

The get-acquainted party for the installation weekend was held on Friday night in North Hall.

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Zeta Iota installed at SUNY-Stony Brook

BY JENNIFER RUSSOM, AB

vice president of programs; Lori harbor. Lori Scott served as toast White Scott, EE, chairman of mistress. Rebecca Phelan, chapter president, opened the many gifts colonies; Mary McGuire, NN, arty-four women were initiatinstalling officer and Province I from the national organization and ed into Zeta Iota Chapter on director; Rachel Sochol, ET, visiting guests.

Nov. 19, 1994, at the State Province VII director; Cindy Kelley, During the afternoon reception, University of New York at Stony BIT, Province V director; and the installation team and members Brook in Stony Brook, NY. Jennifer Russom, AB, chapter conof the new chapter greeted other Before becoming a colony of sultant. members of the Greek community, faculty and staff as well as parents Alpha Sigma Alpha, this group was Members from Zeta Theta, known as ATHENA, which was Epsilon Psi and Zeta Delta and other well wishers. formed as a sorority interest group Chapters as well as local The installation banquet was alumnae served as sponsors for held at the Middle Island Country when members could not find an established sorority to represent the initiation service. The white Club. Toastmistress was Jennifer Russom. Jen Shea, Zeta Iota their personal beliefs and aims. luncheon was at the Danford Inn The women of Zeta Iota Chapter looking out over Jefferson Port Chapter advisor and resident hall were pledged on Feb. 6, .-----'- -- - - -- - -- - - ----'- --, director at Stony Brook was Zeta Iota charter initiates the guest speaker. Christine 1994, by Mary McGuire, NN, colony development Rebecca Phelan, Debra Abbruzzese, Sheila Mzali, Cappello, president of director and Province I Heidi Becker, Basilia Bonvita, Paula Calabrese, Epsilon Psi Chapter, gave director and Cindy Kelley, Sandra Castro, Alyson Crispi, Omayra Cruz, the aspire toast; Jennifer BIT, chapter consultant.They Loarraine Defelice, Beth Griffin, Julie Indelicato, Comforto, M, chapter rush joined Phi Sigma Sigma, Lucinda Jiminez, Cathy Jordon, Heather Kain, Lena advisor, gave the seek toast; Sigma Delta Tau and Theta Kaliash, Julie Knowles, Katie Lee, Lauri Licerio, and Cindy Kelley gave the Phi Alpha as part of Stony Meena Madiwar, Shirley Mellak, Arnie Merlino, Allison attain toast. Cindy Smith then presented the charter Brook's panhellenic council.

Minuto, Laurie Moffat, Alison Mozias, Stacy Ochs, The installation team Andrea Peters, Maricar Ranees, Melissa Randazzo, to Rebecca Phelan. The origiarrived Friday and that Dawn Robertson, Tania Rodriguez, Vanessa Sitaca, nal colony president, Julie evening attended a getLisa Songco, Brigitte Strombouli, Pouneh Tobrizchi, Knowles, and installation acquainted party. The Tracy Tuohy, Amanda Venetsky, Joan Walsh, Darlene chairman Heidi Becker installation team consisted Weisman, Stephanie Wyer and Lisa Zito. received special recognition from the chapter. of Cindy Fundis Smith, EE, Chapter Consultant

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Chapters report here on 1994 and 1995 activities.

Look for a return of Alumnae Action to the winter issue early next year.

Hattiesburg, MS

Founders' Day celebration The highlight of 1994 for the Hattiesburg Alumnae Chapter was the Founders' Day luncheon it hosted at the Hattiesburg Country Club in November.

All Mississippi alumnae were invited, and those attending came from Jackson to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans to Greenville, SC. Members participated in a program about our founders and traditions, sang sorority songs and reminisced.

Dolly Purvis Loyd, B~. chapter president and national chairman of philanthropies, explained recent changes in national policies.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Alumnae Chapter then invited everyone to the coast for next year's Founders' Day luncheon.

Hattiesburg alumnae learned at the Easter luncheon in March 1994 that the chapter had been recognized in its region. An annual Christmas party and ornament exchange were held in December.

The chapter contributed flowers to the white breakfast at the 1994 national convention and donated to the Civitan Club's camp.

Lynn Jones Meador, B~ Central New Jersey

Crafts and fun The Central New Jersey Alumnae Chapter began 1994 by making eucalyptus swags at the home of editor Teresa Zapotochny, EM. A summer pool party for alums, friends and family was held in July at the home of treasurer Alison Smith, EM. In September, the annual wine and cheese social was held at the home of Kelly Schuster Blum, E 1.

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Members gathered at a local restaurant for the October meeting.

Joining the alums at this affair was chapter consultant Jennifer Russom, AB, who was visiting the Epsilon Mu chapter at Trenton State College.

November's meeting was at the home of vice president Michele Gawronski Wright, EM. While the chapter members made holiday wreaths, they discussed alumnae recruitment and activities.

The holidays were celebrated in December at the home of president Lisa MacDonald Turnbull, B8, with a cookie and small gift exchange.

The Central New Jersey chapter began 1995 by attending spring rush for the Epsilon Mu Chapter. In addition, Michele Gawronski Wright, EM, hosted the February craft meeting where members decorated T-shirts with fabric paint.

Teresa Zapotochny, EM Delaware Valley, PA

Chapter honors Helen Corey Members of the Delaware Valley Alumnae Chapter celebrated Helen Corey's 90th birthday at a luncheon in St. David's, PA.

Helen, KK, was for many years advisor to Kappa Kappa Chapter, the national convention chairman and national secretary. Celebrating with Helen were Ruth Pike Fooskas, KK; lise Graenz Schwarze, NN; Frieda Bornemann Lenth, NN; Edith Waugh O'Brien, NN; Arme Ristine Thomas, NN; Miriam Hipple FitzGerald, KK; and Lois Meadowcroft Baker, NN. Miriam H. FitzGerald, KK Springfield, MO

Exciting year for chapter It is an exciting time to be an alum in Springfield! The Beta Sigma Chapter at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield is building its long-awaited new sorority house.

In May 1994, the alumnae chapter held a two-day garage sale at the old Beta Sigma house.

Over $1,000 was raised for the new house fund .

Earlier in May, the annual senior salad supper was held at the home of Mary Cavender Boyer, where the chapter honored the graduating seniors of Beta Sigma Chapter.

October brought chapter members together at the newly

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Betty Baker Crouch, m:, Rose Marie Fellin, m:, and Rosalie Clark Padgham, ZZ, enjoy themselves at the Springfield, MO, senior salad supper.

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Members of the San Diego Alumnae Chapter at their red and white Valentine's Day luncheon. They are, standing from left, Shirley Cloud Rowley, PX, Jackie Wisherd, BX, seated, Serena Engelhart Lannue, ZZ, Anne Rumney Will, PX, and louise Peterson Hindes, E2

redecorated national headquarters to make gifts for the new members of the Beta Sigma Chapter.

Founders' Day was celebrated at the Beta Sigma house on the campus of SMSU. A Christmas potluck dinner was held in December at the home of Faunlee Breeding Harle, m:.

The Beta Sigma collegians surprised the alums with carols.

After dinner, Marge Zentner Cummings, BI, auctioned off donated crafts and baked goods, with all proceeds benefitting the new house fund.

Sharron EddleTTl11Il Walling, BI

Washington, DC

A:ÂŁAs celebrate holidays together The Washington, DC, Alumnae Chapter celebrated the holiday season at the home of Rowena Mayse Cremeans, PP. The Washington, DC, alumnae, their friends and family and several members of the Epsilon Tau Chapter enjoyed Rowena's hospitality. The Epsilon Tau members presented Rowena with a silver tray as a token of their appreciation.

Kathy Wilson Burke, NN

Maryville, MO

Activities with collegians The Maryville Alumnae Chapter opened the fall semester with a salad supper meeting at the home of Millie Cokrill Loch, <1><1>. This was followed in October with a dessert coffee meeting at the home of Harriett Lasell Ray, <1><1>, which also was attended by several members of the Phi Phi Chapter.

The Founders' Day banquet was held at the Northwest Missouri State University Student Union Ballroom. The alumnae chairman for this event was Julia Ward Ware, <1><1>. At the banquet, editor LaVona Stalcup Reid, <1><1> , unveiled the new Maryville Alumnae Chapter scrapbook, covering the years from 1989 to 1994.

A December Saturday morning coffee meeting was held at the home of Sybil Sims Higginbotham, <I> <I>. Once again, several members of the collegiate chapter attended the meeting. At the January meeting, Phi Phi members thanked the alumnae for food delivered to them during finals week.

LaVona Stalcup Reid, <1><1>

San Diego, CA

Red and white Valentine lunch The San Diego Alumnae Chapter celebrated Valentine's Day with a red and white luncheon meeting at the home of Bernita Offerman Sipan, M. A red and white menu, decorations and dress worn by members carried out the theme.

At the May meeting, dessert was served by Serena Engelhart Lannue, ZZ, at her home. A 50/50 drawing was held, with proceeds going to the national philanthropic fund. A fashion show video provided entertainment following the business meeting.

Bernita OjfeTTTlflJl Sipan, M

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