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MEMORIAM

'And as the years come swiftly pressing on, the brightest names that earth can boast just glisten and are gone.'

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Deceased members of Alpha Sigma Alpha reported to national headquarters June 1, 1996, to May 31 , 1997

ALPHA

OMICRON OMICRON

Helen Long Katherine Kline Yowell

Kathryn Hendrix

EARLY ALPHA ALPHA

Margaret Houston Collins Lois Bell Comay Edna Grampp Alberta Ackler McLaughlin Doris Wyatt Sherrie Virginia Coho Whidden

PI PI Perlina Albright Marion Roberts Sanborn

ALPHA BETA Mary Cox Bentele Claudia Clinton Houston

BETA BETA Mary Breckenridge Burdick Ilalee Olinger Clark Grace Isabel Dalby Davies Ethelyne Rhiner

Norma Deutscher Hagemeister Wyonne Carter Lorenzen Carol Sahr Nelson Adeline Scheuneman Elaine Nordstrom Umbehocker Valeria Kuhn Wax

BETA IOTA Mary Cameron Joanne Strine

RHO RHO

BETA NU

Evelyn McDonie Johnson

Wanda Dick LuAnn Casey West

SIGMA SIGMA Leona Rector Hinricks

RHO CHI Margaret Berriman Dunn

UPSILON UPSILON

EPSILON EPSILON

Jayne Weible Cady

BETA SIGMA

Frances Gladys Works Kutnick Livonia Warren McCallum

PHI PHI

Wanda Gorczynski Carrie Carmichael Hammock

ZETA ZETA

Lucille Stewart Seabaugh Lori J. Cooley Stevens

BETA UPSILON

CHI CHI

Joanna Lee Trautmn Mona Woodward

Sarah Hert Smith

ETA ETA Martha Byron-Straughan Helen Fleming Carlyon Thelma Hall -Jean Fielder McColley JoAnn Jursche Miranda Alice Montgomery Petitt Mary K. Reiff

LAMBDA LAMBDA Mary Short Cahall

MUMU M. Gotts Marie Palmer Lutz

NUNU Rita Boido Richards

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Nancy Grove Phyllis Livezey Carmine Cree McConnell Carla Phillippi Wilma Mae Wolf Mildred Warner Zoss

GAMMA ALPHA Lois Schiferl Galus

GAMMA EPSLON Roberta Schweitz

BETA GAMMA

GAMMA RHO

Mary Beers Wiggins

Mary Ann Denisar Tysver

BETA EPSILON

GAMMA PSI

Elizabeth Morris Northam

Shirley Gombert Sharon Seebacher

BETA ZETA Cathryn Gelpi Boutte Jane Althea French Fleetwod

GAMMA OMEGA Laurie Boyle

BETA ETA

DELTA RHO

Kaye Kudrna Cain Maijorie Fredrickson Adaline Johnson Gibson

Sheri Lee Cox Geer

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Summer 1997 • Vol. 82, No. 4

FEATURES 4

Discovering self-esteem: How three women changed their lives

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Feature Editor Lori Muehlbauer Robinson, !J.K 2148 Wagggoner Ave. Evansville, IN 47714

Five consultants travel for A'i.A

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Alumnae Editor Karen Miller Walker, TH 657 Berkshire Dr. State College, PA 16803

Consultants 8 Foundation making a difference with a new program

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Check out Alpha Sigma Alpha's new look

EDITOR Nancy I. Z. Reese, BY 1312 E. Kensington Rd. Mount Prospect, IL 60056

STAFF

Collegiate Editor Nora Ten Broeck, BK 1508 LaPorte Ave. Valparaiso, IN 46383 Historian Sue Zorichak, BB 235 Willow Glen Boulder, CD 80302

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COVER Self-esteem is a precious quality that can be lost all too easily.

Read the stories of how three women dealt with difficult relationships and their loss of self-esteem.

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BY MARTI MANION STRATTON, BB Chainnan ofRitual

Are you at risk for violence in your dating relationship?

Have you or your partner ever done any of the following to one another?

• Grab/hold aperson to keep them from leaving.

• Embarrass aperson in private or public.

• Subject aperson to reckless driving.

• Hurt in a"joking" way- twisting arms, tickling, pulling or pushing.

• Throw objects at aperson.

• Insist on unwanted or uncomfortable touching .

• Hit objects like awall or adoor.

• Constantly criticize aperson, name calling or shouting.

• Withhold approval, appreciation or affection to punish a person.

• Act jealous about time spent with another person.

• Call aperson sexual names like "frigid."

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dysfunctional relationship shares a lot of elements with a dysfunctional family.

Such a relationship may be an outgrowth of either partner having family backrounds that were dysfunctional.

Problems such as divorce, alcoholism, depression, perfectionism, rage, illness, workaholism and other life situations often leave a person with unresolved issues and a faulty sense of self-esteem. As a result, a woman might find herself, "Looking for love in all the wrong places," holding on to the first man who falls in love with her or mistaking interest from any man as irresistible or necessary ... no matter how he treats her.

The following check-list presents a few tell-tale signs to help you see a bumpy road ahead. Be aware that before you recognize yourself or your situation, you will probably recognize a friend or the relationship of a friend. You may have to ask your friends if any of this sounds like you.

• Are you only happy when someone, anyone, seems to be in love with you?

• Are you only happy when he's happy with you?

• You just can't seem to break-up and stay that way. You keep getting back together, even when your friends tell you that you could do better.

• Are you always worried about where he is and what he is doing when he's not with you?

• Do you feel desperate to keep him from breaking up with you?

• Does he "put you down, " make jokes about you or use sarcasm toward you? If you complain, does he tell you, "It was just a joke. I was just kidding" and accuse you of not having a sense of humor?

• Does he make you doubt yourself?

• Does he criticize you? Your appearance, judgment or some other aspect of your life?

Do you allow him to make these criticisms without challenging them? If you believe he is right, ask yourself why. When he is critical of others, be aware of how you feel inside. If you are afraid that you might be next, you're probably right.

• Do you find yourself defending his behavior and making excuses for him whenever he says or does something that hurts you?

• Has he ever become violent, yelled at you, or hit you and then promised never to do it again only to break that promise later? This is typical abusive behavior, called the abuse cycle. If you think you can control his behavior by what you do, you are wrong. Seek help now.

These are just a few signs of "love" that is not healthy.

Each of us has a "wee small voice" inside. It's the voice that warns of possible danger and the voice that may only whisper, "You deserve better than this. " Listen to it. Learn to listen to what you say to yourself, about yourself. Do you call yourself, "dummy," "lazy," "crazy," "fat" or "ugly?" How would you feel if someone were beating up your best friend with these words? Wouldn't you try to stop them?

No one who truly loves you would want anything but the best for you. Learning to be your own best friend is your best guarantee for healthy relationships and a good life.

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NANCY ANDRUS CERWIN, fE

years, I was called fat (I weighed 110 pounds), lazy (I've successfully taught for 30 years and accumulated over 100 sick days) and dumb (I have a master's degree plus 36 additional graduate credits).

This continual verbal abuse, along with some physical abuse, totally eroded my self-esteem and confidence.

For years, I thought I was fat. I never wore a swimming suit, and I rarely wore shorts. I worked constantly at school and at home trying to I wasn't lazy. I fmally realized I wasn't stupid when I received my degree.

After I married, I lost most of my frtends. My husband successfully isolated me from friends and somewhat from family. I coped by burying in work. At times, I considered suicide a viable option.

Shortly after I received my master's degree, I was very ill with mono. I !Was on total bed rest. The doctor was afraid I might develop some sertous liver problems. My former husband, who was unemployed and had done nothing except drtnk and watch television, refused to even get me a glass of water!

Thanks to a chance phone call from my sister, my family found out I was very ill.

I wound up living with my mother for about 8 months while I recovered from mono.

I was too ill to care for myself. My former husband managed to fit in a 10-minute visit he felt like it. Often he came by after 9 p.m. when I was sound asleep.

When I was finally healthy enough to go home, things had not changed. I was still called fat, dumb and lazy. I was expected to work full-time and do all the housework. My former husband was still unemployed. I was not healthy enough to handle both jobs.

After I went back home, the best two weeks were the weeks my former husband was gone for his U.S. Army Reserve armual training. A very dear friend opened my eyes by saying, "Nancy, shouldn't that tell you something?"

That statement helped me make a decision. I decided normal people did not walk around planning a suicide. I called a mental hospital and started long over-due f tr•Pr,•mr. I also called a cousin who is a federal judge here in Milwaukee and got the rm::unc~s of several good divorce attorneys.

My divorce was granted in June 1985. I've never been sorry. For the first time in years, I can fmally say I am happy. Life is good. Life is worth living!

I am closer to my family. My sister avoided visiting me because of my former husband. I've re-established relationships with some of my old friends. I've also regained my self-esteem and self-confidence.

And I've been lucky enough to discover how wonderful a really good marriage can I be, thanks to .my present husband, George.

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Abuse checklist • Does your partner ever snoop into your personal belongings or violate your sense of privacy?

• Does your partner insult you, call you names, make you feel stupid or unworthy?

• Do you feel as if no one else would like you if your partner didn't? Do they pretend they're doing you afavor by staying with you?

• Has your partner ever hit, slapped, pushed or kicked you even lightly?

• Has your partner broken or harmed your personal belongings to get areaction out of you?

• Do you feel controlled or intimidated by your partner? Are you afraid of your partner blowing up?

• Has your partner pressured you sexually?

• Have you altered your normal activities so you won't upset your partner?

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self-assured, overachiever chaDge

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change1courage to chan~e tne things I can and wisaom to know the difference.

BY LORI MUEHLBAUER ROBINSON, ilK Feature Editor

Trouble signs If you answer yes to three or more of these questions, you may want to seek help.

• Do you worry about how much someone else drinks?

• Do you have money problems because of someone else's drinking?

• Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else's drinking?

• Do you feel that if the drinker loved you, he or she would stop drinking to please you?

• Are routines frequently upset or meals delayed because of the drinker?

• Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off adrinking bout?

• Have you been hurt or embarrassed by adrinker's behavior?

• Does it seem as if every holiday is spoiled because of drinking?

• Have you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?

• Do you find yourself searching for hidden liquor?

• Have you refused family or social invitations out of fear or anxiety?

• Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved?

• Are you ashamed of your situation?

• Do you feel angry, confused and depressed most of the time?

Adapted from a list by At-Anon

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a paranoid, shy, withdrawn person with low self-esteem? It all happened very slowly by spending 8 1/2 years in a relationship and marriage with an alcoholic.

A disease like alcoholism affects more than the one who drinks.

The alcoholic in my life was a good person. It took me over 8 years to realize and admit that he and I were powerless over alcohol. If he took one drink and wanted to stop at one, he couldn't. His body craved more.

So, what was my problem if he was the alcoholic? I was his co-dependent and just as much affected by his drinking as he. After his fourth DUI (each was more than 5 years apart and all were treated as a first offense}, I decided to go to a meeting of Al-Anon, a support group for friends and famil~ of alcoholics, so I could learn how to make him stop drinking. After I was there and listened to the others, I realized that I had problems of my own.

I started to look at myself and see my own flaws. I was very controlling, trying to control his drinking, which spilled over to other parts of my life. I literally hated the world. If I wanted something done right, I had to do it myself. I thought about suicide and murder and began to understand how some people can kill themselves and their families or an abusive person. Thankfully, I found help and support through Al-Anon and Divorcecare.

I realized that my children were being affected by the abuse and yelling in my home. I learned that the person I trusted most in this world had several secrets that were devastating- thousands of dollars in credit card debts and several affairs. I would never have believed that any of this could possibly happen to me. I grew up with an alcoholic parent and knew I didn't want to be like that.

Through Al-Anon, I learned to take it slow, "one day at a time." I learned that the world wouldn't end if everything wasn't done my way. Someone else's way could work too.

I considered divorce for several months. How could I ever make it on my own and support two young children who are still in daycare? I learned to put my faith in a higher power, for me, God. That was a hard lesson for a person who always had to do things their way and had to be in control.

I had to come to grips with my divorce. I married for better or worse, but I had to realize it takes two people working together. I also had to realize the only person I could change was myself. I had to learn that in some situations God doesn't expect us to stay together until death.

The further I got in my recovery though Al-Anon and Divorcecare, the more I could look back and see how my life had been disrupted. A therapist once asked me, what do you do for fun? I couldn't think of a single thing in my life that was fun. I have since put fun back into my life. I have been recovering for about two years. I still have my ups and downs, but my ups last longer and my downs are less frequent and less intense.

Being a single parent, I have come to understand that I don't have to have a spotless home. The roof won't collapse if I don't wash the dishes tonight. I can look back, laugh and make jokes about my recovery, but I know that no matter what- I am okay.

In the words of Charter Retreat Hospital's commercial, "If you don't get help at Charter, please get help somewhere." AI-Anon groups can be found by calling your local Alcoholics Anonymous, which are listed in the telephone directory. Divorce recovery or support groups are sponsored by many churches.

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!lfli•1flOfnp'lc1.teci'DlY master's degree, I thought I was re81ly ahead In the I was only missing the perfect job and the perfect relationship.

When I thought about my dream of a relationship, I had to make a vel}' serious decision.

3hould I stay in Chicago with my friends and family or seek out the potential of a long-disrelationship and new career opportunities in Florida?

I packed my bags and left Chicago for Orlando. I put most of my belonging in storage, my car and drove to Florida by myselfl It was a SCal}' experience but thrilling, too. I reunited with my long-distance boyfriend, moved into one of his friend's places and the Florida adventure.

The first weeks were really difficult. I was really depressed, not working and running out money fast. There were a lot of new expectations on this relationship, which had never anything but long-distance. Since when did I have to cook and iron shirts for someone, because I was not working? I was not ready for a selious cooking and ironing relationat all. I was having enough trouble adjusting to a new environment and culture.

I interviewed several places and learned quickly about the good old boy network in Orlando. I was sexually harassed in several interviews and treated as an object instead of an intelligent woman. I learned quickly that weight and looks were vel}' important. I was vel}' frustrated. To gain an income, I started to work in the retail industry while continuing to interview.

I still was not making the money I needed to survive and find a place to live, and it placed a great strain on my relationship. I lived in four places before I found a place I could tafford. Finally, I interviewed with the U.S. Navy for a training position at the Naval Training Center in Orlando. I trained Navy personnel in the day and taught college at night.

Even though my salal}' increased, my job opportunities increased, and I had a place to live, my relationship continued to break into pieces. My self-esteem was challenged by the cultural environment, pressure to make money and my failing relationship.

I really missed home and began to explore a possible promotion and transfer to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois. After I told my boyfriend about the potential promotion, the relationship became more challenging. The relationship was really unhealthy, and I broke up with him shortly after my application for the promotion and transfer.

I was really scared after the break up. I had few friends of my own because I mostly interacted socially with his friends. I felt all alone in Orlando. I had to start my adventure all over. I suddenly had a lot of time on my hands since I no longer had a relationship. I had to redefine myself and rebuild my self-esteem.

After many tears, I jumped into a total self-revitalization program. I focused mainly on .the soroiity's four fold aims: physical, intellectual, social and spilitual. I dived into many •self-improvement books to analyze why my relationship did not work out. The book, "Keeping the Love You Find," by Harville Hendiix, was a great help.

I started watching sunsets and exploling spilituality. I began my first endeavor in consisrtent physical activity through walking and jazzercise. I expanded my friendship circle and .allowed myself to make new friends . It was exciting to be growing and rebuilding my self•esteem. In the end, I did accept the promotion and relocation to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

My life really changed because of my Florida expelience. I accepted new challenges and took Iisks. I still think it is incredible that I lived on only $11,000 that year. But if you were Ito ask me if I made the light decision moving to Floiida, I would have to say yes. It was defilnitely a Iisk, but my self-esteem certainly increased.

It is important to know that we have control over our own self-esteem. We have to decide 1for ourselves what our unique talents are and change our attitudes to increase our altitudes. Self-esteem is your own self beliefs, influenced by societal trends, your family, friends , and mainly yourself. Take charge of your self-esteem. If you don't take care of yourself, no one else will!

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Take charge of your self-esteem.

1Jyou don't take care of yourself, no one else will!

BY MARIA K. MALAYTER, XX Chairman of Membership Education

Steps to building self-esteem • Determine your personal attributespositive things about your physical, mental and emotional self .

• Become comfortable with yourself- don't try to measure up to anyone else's standards.

• Focus on your accomplishments- take pride in what you can do .

• Learn to be realistic and accept the fact that you aren't perfect at everything and you don't have to be.

• Forgive yourself for past mistakes- use them as opportunity for insight and growth.

• Nurture yourself by taking care of your healtheat well, get enough sleep and exercise.

Adapted from a brochure by Northern Arizona University

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BY ANDREA J. TUNIA, EI

Brenda Findley

Former Director of Collegiate Chapter Seroices

Brenda Findley, HH, is a graduate of Pittsburg State University in Kansas with a bachelor of science degree in social work.

Brenda served her chapter as membership director and standards chairman. Within the campus panhellenic, she held the chairmanships of public relations and sorority relations. She also was involved in Psi Chi Honor Society (psychology), the Student Psychology Association and the social work club.

Her chapter nominated her for the Frost Fidelity Award and voted her sister of the month and best active member.

Five women will be traveling as leadership consultants for Alpha Sigma Alpha during the 1997-98 academic year.

Patti Balwanz Patti Balwanz, BL, who began traveling as a consultant in January 1997 will continue through this academic year. She is a 1996 graduate of Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, where she received her bachelor of science degree in social work.

She served Beta Sigma Chapter as both membership director and president. Patti was a rush counselor for panhellenic and a member of the SMSU Student Alumni Association, the Association of Student Leaders and the President's Council.

She was honored within her chapter as a nominee for the Frost Fidelity Award and as Beta Sigma's Ideal Initiate, each two years in a row.

Krystal Geyer Krystal Geyer, fP , graduated from East Stroudsburg University, PA, with a bachelor of science degree and a double major of biology and environmental studies.

She served Gamma Rho as standards chairman, social chairman and panhellenic representative.

She also was assistant editor on the campus yearbook staff.

She has been honored by her chapter as their nominee for the Frost Fidelity Award and academically by the university as the recipient of the Connaught Laboratories Scholarship.

Tara Marr Tara Marr, HH, graduated from Pittsburg State University, KS, with a bachelor of science degree with concentration in business administration management.

She served Eta Eta Chapter as president, treasurer, standards chairman and HH's 75th anniversary chairman. She served as panhellenic risk management chairman, treasurer and member of the extension committee to select a new sorority at PSU. Tara was the first recipient of the Suzanne Hebert Endowed Founders' Memorial Scholarship.

She also has been honored with induction into several organizations such as Order of Omega, Rho Lambda (leadership) and Delta Mu Delta (business administration).

Shannon Priddy Shannon Priddy, AB, received a bachelor of arts degree while majoring in anthropologyI sociology at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. Shannon served her chapter as vice president, panhellenic delegate and parliamentarian. She held other positions on campus such as the president of Order of Omega and rush counselor for panhellenic. She has been honored on campus by being asked to serve as a panel member for various university forums.

Alpha Beta Chapter recognized Shannon with their Self-Sacrifice Award last year.

Leadership consultants for 1997-98 are, from left, Tara Marr, HH, Brenda Findley, HH, Shannon Priddy, AB, Krystal Geyer, rP, and Patti Balwanz, BL.

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Taking It Personally' makes a difference One year ago the Alpha Sigma

lpha Foundation voted to fund It Personally." It is the .first educational initiative that the has undertaken and was a expenditure. I remember think"If this program makes a difference in just one member's life, it would be worth the cost." From feedback so Jar . ar I believe we have received a thIS ye , tremendous return on our investment.

The foundation. the sorority and our collegiate members thank each of you who have contributed to the foundation to make this program possible. Also, a special thank you to the volunteer . who facilitators and to Andrea Tuma, coordinated the program Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT Foundation Chairman

BY ANDREA J. TUNIA, EI Former Director of Collegiate Chapter Services s past academic year has een a great success for the pha Sigma Alpha Foundation.

At the 1996 National Convention it was announced that the Foundation would fully fund Alpha Sigma Alpha's educational initiative for 1996-97.

This educational initiative is "Taking It Personally," a facilitated video program created by Chi Omega Fraternity and made available for adaptation by other sororities.

Over two-thirds of Alpha Sigma Alpha's collegiate chapters have participated in this worthwhile program. The program materials, which include a facilitator's guide, 40-rninute video and a personal

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notebook for each participant, is delivered to the chapter and facilitated by a national officer.

The video opens with a statement from National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, BI. It then follows a pattern of breaking down scenarios that focus on respect for property, social event planning, new member education, acquaintance rape and alcohol abuse. After each 5- to 10-minute segment the facilitator stops the tape to allow the participants to answer questions in their own personal notebooks. The questions center around making good decisions regarding each scenario.

The large group then discusses their individual answers and the relevance of the scenario to their own chapter life. At the end of the presentation, the facilitator leaves the guide and video so that the chapter can continue to review the program.

The program has been well received by the chapters.

Chapter members have complimented the high quality of the materials and the video. They also have remarked that this method of openly discussing scenarios is very helpful in examining and evaluating interpersonal communication skills that can later be put to the test. Rather than lecturing on these issues, it breaks an issue down to a "real life" example.

One chapter in particular faced a difficult situation this past semester after having the program presented to the chapter.

The chapter president said chapter members used the information they discussed from one of the video segments as a guideline for the situation.

By doing this, the chapter felt more in control of the situation and better equipped to handle it.

This educational initiative will continue to be the focus of collegiate education for 1997-98, according to Vice President of Programs Silvana Filippello Richardson, fA. Because of schedule conflicts between chapters and facilitators, some chapters have not yet participated in the program.

It will be a top priority for those chapters to be visited by a facilitator this coming semester.

Alpha Sigma Alpha also will continue to support this program for all chapters. There are extra personal notebooks available for new members, and chapters can request that the program again be facilitated for them by a national officer. Some chapters are even taking this to their college panhellenics and sharing this resource with other sororities.

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QUOTA/TOTAL Chapters taking quota, making total or both for the 1996-97 school year, according to records received at Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters as of April30, 1997

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Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University

Alpha, Longwood College, VA

Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS

Alpha Gamma, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Beta Theta, Central Michigan University

Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS

Beta Kappa , Western Illinois University

Nu Nu, Drexel University, PA

Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY

Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University

Beta Upsilon, Indiana State University

Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK

Gamma Iota, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY

Beta Epsilon, James Madison University, VA

Gamma Mu, Adrian College, Ml

Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas

Gamma Xi, Slippery Rock University, PA

Beta Pi, Concord College, WV

Gamma Pi, Missouri Valley College

Beta Rho, Northern Illinois University

Gamma Rho, East Stroudsburg University, PA

Gamma Zeta, University of Arkansas, Monticello

Delta Epsilon, Mansfield University, PA

Gamma Eta, Pennsylvania State University

Delta Eta, DePaul University, IL

Gamma Omega, Eastern Illinois University

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

Delta Iota, University of Delaware

Epsilon Eta, Virginia Wesleyan College

Delta Kappa, University of Southern Indiana

Epsilon Lambda, University of Pittsburgh at Johnston, PA

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

Epsilon Mu, The College of New Jersey

Delta Rho, Elan College, NC

Epsilon Xi, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, PA

Delta Upsilon, University of Texas at San Antonio

Epsilon Rho, William Patterson University, NJ

Delta Chi, Bloomsburg University, PA

Epsilon Tau, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Epsilon Alpha, Southern Arkansas University

Epsilon Upsilon, California University of Pennsylvania

Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University

Epsilon Chi, Goldey-Beacom College, DE

Epsilon Theta, Pennsylvania State University at

Zeta Alpha, Missouri Southern State College

Erie-Behrend College

Zeta Beta, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Epsilon Kappa, Millersville University, PA

Zeta Theta, Wagner College, NY

Epsilon Nu, State University of New York at Brockport

Zeta Kappa, Mankato State University, Ml

Zeta Gamma, Gannon University, PA

Zeta Lambda, Rowan University, NJ

Zeta Mu, Missouri Western State College Zeta Nu, Moravian College, PA

TOTAL Beta Iota, Radford University, VA Zeta Eta, Rockhurst College, MO

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Alpha Sigma Alpha National Officers 1997-98 FOUNDED- Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, November 15, 1901 FOUNDERS- Louise Cox Carper (Mrs. WB.), Juliette Hundley Gilliam (Mrs. H.E. ), Mary Williamson Hundley, Virginia Boyd Noell (Mrs. ]. W ), Calva Watson Wootton (Mrs. P. W)

NATIONAl COUNCil President- Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, BI, 205 Hampton Circle, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 Vice President of Extension- Lori White Scott, EE, 4513 W. 54th St., Roeland Park, KS 66205 Vice President of Collegians- Barbara Pennington Struble, AN, 12180 Townline Rd. , Grand Blanc, Ml 48439 Vice President of Alumnae- Debbie Sharp Craig, ZZ, 2300 Norwalk Dr., Colleyville, TX 76034 Vice President of Programs- Silvana Filippello Richardson , fA, 3374 East Ave. South, La Crosse, WI 54601 Vice President of Finance- Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, 7736 S. Centaur Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439 Vice President of CommunicationsMarianne Busch Bullock, B0, 13715 Blazey Dr., Houston, TX 77041-1506

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Delegate- Diane Yencic James, HH, 966 S. 260th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762 First Alternate- Sidney Gremillion Allen , 'IJI'II, 1355 Sheppard St., Apt. 205, Minden, LA 71055 Second Alternate- Lori White Scott, EE Third Alternate- Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, BI

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NATIONAl HEADQUARTERS STAFF Executive Director- Lisa A. Longo, fH Interim Director of Collegiate Chapter Services and Collegiate Development Coordinator- Marna Ridenour, AA Director of Publications, Alumnae Services and Special ProgrammingJill Whittenburg , Br Collegiate Records AdministratorEsther Baier National Financial AdministratorGeorge Ann McClain Administrative Assistant- Janet Krawitz

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Patti Balwanz, m: Brenda Findley, HH Krystal Geyer, fP Tara Marr, HH Shannon Priddy, AB

THE PHOENIX STAFF Editor- Nancy I.Z. Reese , BY, 1312 E. Kensington Rd ., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Alumnae Editor- Karen Miller Walker, fH, 657 Berkshire Dr., State College, PA 16803 Collegiate Editor- Nora Ten Broeck, BK, 1508 LaPorte Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Feature Editor- Lori Muehlbauer Robinson , AK, 2148 Waggoner Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 Historian- Sue Zorichak, BB, 2332 18th St. , Boulder, CO 80304

NATIONAl CHAIRMEN Bylaws Chairman- Mary Sidhu Pittman, EB, 609 S. Main St., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Chairman of Chapter Advisors- Brenda Rua Chappell, HH, 506 E. Pearl, Pittsburg, KS 66762 Chairman of Colonies- Eleanor Borbas Williams, A, P.O. Box 428, Drakes Branch, VA 23937

Chairman of Housing -Barbara Lombrano Williamson , HH, 2804 Lake Crest Dr., Flower Mound, TX 75028 Chairman of Membership EducationMaria K. Malayter, XX, 70 South Buffalo Grove Rd. #101 , Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Chairman of New Chapters- Mary McGuire, NN, 10 Conant Rd. , Framingham, MA 01702 Chairman of Philanthropies- Dolly Purvis Loyd , BA, 225 Sherwood Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Chairman of Ritual- Marilyn Manion Stratton, BB, 105 A E. 30th St., Austin , TX 78249 Chairman of Rush- Jennifer L. Richard , E<l>, 333 Columbus Ave ., Apt. 46, Boston , MA 02116 Chairman of Scholarship- Elizabeth Zubinski Heidel, rn, 1410 ?1st St. , Downers Grove, IL 60516 Chairman of Standards- Sandra Phillips Brzezi nski, fE, 7041 W. Tripoli Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53220-1824

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PROVINCE II Director- Kim Benson, ~N . 66-15 69th St., 1-C, Middle Village, NY 11379 Wagner College, Zeta Theta- Staten Island, NY 10301 State University of New York at Stony Brook, Zeta Iota- Stony Brook, NY 11790

PROVINCE Ill Director- Gina Nagy, E2, 41 Floral Ave. , 1st Floor, Malden, MA 02148 Rochester Institute of Technology, Gamma Iota - Rochester, NY 14623 Mansfield University, Delta Epsilon- Mansfield, PA 16933 State University of New York at Brockport, Epsilon Nu - Brockport, NY 14220

PROVINCE IV Director- Lisa Stevens , EN, 73 Landau Dr. , Rochester, NY 14606 Edinboro University, Gamma Psi - Edinboro, PA 16412 Pennsylvania State University- Behrend College, Epsilon Theta- Erie, PA 16563 Gannon University, Zeta Gamma- Erie, PA 16501

PROVINCE V Director- Michelle Do hey Wile, EA. 526 Foster St., Greensburg , PA 15601 Pennsylvania State University, Gamma Eta University Park, PA 16802 Clarion University, Gamma Omicron -Clarion, PA 16214 Slippery Rock University, Gamma Xi - Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Muskingum College, Muskingum ColonyNew Concord , OH 43762

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Bloomsburg University, Delta Chi Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Moravian College, Zeta Nu - Bethlehem, PA 18018

PROVINCE VIII Director- Stacie Sieber, EM, 188 Kearney St., Keyport, NJ 07735 The College of New Jersey, Epsilon Mu Trenton , NJ 08650 William Paterson University, Epsilon RhoWayne, NJ 07470 Rowan University, Zeta Lambda- Glassboro, NJ 08028

PROVINCE IX Director- Chayna L. Wilson, EM, 122 William St., Hightstown, NJ 08520 Drexel University, Nu Nu- Philadelphia, PA 19014 Millersville University, Epsilon Kappa Millersville, PA 17551 Kutztown University, Epsilon Xi - Kutztown, PA 19530

PROVINCE X Director- Rachel Sochol Solomon, ET, 9714 Saltwater Way, Columbia, MD 21046 University of Delaware, Delta Iota- Newark, DE 19711 University of Maryland- Baltimore County, Epsilon Tau- Baltimore, MD 21228 Goldey-Beacom College, Epsilon Chi Wilmington, DE 19808

PROVINCE XI Director- Debbie Harris Early, Ef, 2601 Chatham Woods Dr. , Richmond, VA 23233 James Madison University, Beta EpsilonHarrisonburg, VA 22801 Radford University, Beta Iota- Radford , VA 24141 Concord College, Beta Pi- Athens, WV 24712

PROVINCE XII Director- Julie Wiley, A , 3464 Marabou Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Longwood College, Alpha- Farmville, VA 23901 Virginia Commonwealth University, Epsilon Gamma- Richmond, VA 23229 Virginia Wesleyan College, Epsilon EtaNorfolk, VA 23502

PROVINCE VI Director- Jennifer Neale, f2 , Route 1, Box 427 D, Kinsale, VA 22488 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Alpha Gamma- Indiana, PA 15701 University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Epsilon Lambda- Johnstown, PA 15907 California University of Pennsylvania, Epsilon Upsilon- California, PA 15419

PROVINCE VII Director- Susanne Withsosky Alfonso, NN, 1001 Highland Ave. , Ft. Washington, PA 19034 East Stroudsburg University, Gamma RhoEast Stroudsburg , PA 18301

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PROVINCE XIII Director- Cindy Kelley, BIT, PO Box 5730 SAPC, Laurinburg, NC 28352 Elan College, Delta Rho- Elan, NC 27244 Averett College, Zeta Epsilon- Danville, VA 24541 Coastal Carolina University, Coastal Carolina Colony- Conway, SC 29526 University of West Alabama, West Alabama Colony- Livingston, AL 35470

PROVINCE XIV Director- Tricia C. Sanok, ~ , 113 Fieldcrest #301 , Ann Arbor, Ml 48103 Central Michigan University, Beta Theta Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48858

• Adrian College, Gamma Mu- Adrian, Ml 49221 GMI Engineering and Management Institute, Delta Nu-A- Flint, Ml 48504 GMI Engineering and Management Institute, Delta Nu-B- Flint, Ml 48504 Saginaw Valley State University, Delta SigmaSaginaw, Ml48710

PROVINCE XV Director- Angela Moskal, B~ . 9059 W. Swan Circle St. , St. Louis, MO 63144 Miami University, Alpha Alpha- Oxford, OH 45056 Murray State University, Beta Nu- Murray, KY 42071 Indiana State University, Beta Upsilon- Terre Haute, IN 47809 University of Southern Indiana, Delta KappaEvansville, IN 47711

PROVINCE XVI Director- Kristen Krope, XX, 1640 Ogden Ave. Lisle, IL 60532 Northern Illinois University, Beta Rho- DeKalb, IL 60115 Loyola University. Gamma Lambda- Chicago, IL 60626 Eastern Illinois University, Gamma OmegaCharleston, IL 61920 DePaul University, Delta Eta- Chicago, IL 60614

PROVINCE XVII Director- Kelly Gillespie Miller, EH, 10528 W. Cortez Circle #22, Franklin , WI 53132 University of Wisconsin- River Falls, Zeta Beta- River Falls, WI 54022 Mankato State University, Zeta KappaMankato, MN 56001

PROVINCE XVIII Director- Christina Schmidt Reiss, B~ .

350 Hillside, St. Louis, MO 63119 Truman State University, Alpha BetaKirksville, MO 63501 Western Illinois University, Beta Kappa Macomb, IL 61455 Lindenwood College, Lindenwood Colony, St. Charles, MO 63301

PROVINCE XIX Director- Jennifer Griggs, EE, 1212 Kearney, Apt. 14, Manhattan, KS 66502 Central Missouri State University, Zeta Zeta Warrensburg, MO 64093 Northwest Missouri State University, Phi Phi Maryville, MO 64468 Rockhurst College, Zeta Eta- Kansas City, MO 64110 Missouri Western State College, Zeta MuSt. Joseph , MO 64506

PROVINCE XX Director - Dana J. Glover, Bf, 3617 Madrid Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76133 Southwest Missouri State University, Beta Sigma, Springfield, MO 65804 Missouri Valley College, Gamma Pi - Marshall, MO 65340 Continued on page 17

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rector- Tanya D. Trumbla, !:J.Y, 3112 Bonniebrook, Plano, TX 75075 University of Central Arkansas, Beta LambdaConway, AR 72032 Henderson State University, Beta Mu Arkadelphia, AR 71923 University of Arkansas at Monticello, Gamma Zeta- Monticello, AR 71655 Southern Arkansas University, Epsilon AlphaMagnolia, AR 71753

XXIII - Kendy Clark Blake, BB, 7044 S. Spruce Or. East, Englewood, CO 80112 University of Northern Colorado, Beta Beta Greeley, CO 80631 University of Texas- San Antonio, Delta Upsilon- San Antonio, TX 78285

National Alumnae Regions REGION I

Director- Deb Colvin , AA, 29 N. Margin St. , Apt. 2, Boston , MA 02113 'Boston, Massachusetts- Mary McGuire, 10 Conant Rd., Framingham, MA 01701 'Buffalo, New York- Susan Hohl , 376 Countryside Lane, Williamsburg, NY 14221 Central New Jersey- Lisa Turnbull, 346 De Molt Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873 Central Pennsylvania- Marilyn Bashore, 814 Scott Lane, Lititz, PA 17543 Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania-l ise Graenz Schwarze, 3 Long point Lane, Media, PA 19063 New York Metro, New York- Allison Fraser, 3 Maison Court, Holbrook, NY 11741 Philadelphia Metro, Pennsylvania- Kathleen T. Gaughan, 1812 N. Hills Ave., Upper Dublin, PA 19090 • •PiHct'""'h Pennsylvania- Bonnie Oswald, 1504 Evergreen Rd. , Pittsburgh, PA 15209

II RFI~InN II .........,,nr- Deborah Fields Dietrich, BN, 12908

124th Ave. North, Largo, FL 3377 4 Atlanta, Georgia- Tiffany Jacobi, 450 Roswell, Roswell, GA 30075 1'11<ltttn1ore Maryland- Rachel Sochol Solomon, 9714 Softwater Way, Columbia, MD 21046 Central Florida- Stacy Dettro, 3637 Creeks Bend Court East, Castleberry, FL 32707

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida- Kitty Gooch Milum, 717 N.W. 30 St., Wilton Manors, FL 33311 Hattiesburg, Mississippi- Dolly Loyd, 225 Sherwood Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Huntington, West Virginia- Charla Grass, 6003 Baker Rd., Huntington, WV 25705 Mississippi Gulf Coast- Oavona Mitchell, 9010 Hillside Rd., Biloxi MS 39532 Richmond, Virginia- Karen Golbek Graham , 426 Roseneath Rd ., Richmond, VA 23221 Tampa Bay, Florida - Sheri Hendren First, 10510 97th St. North, Largo, FL 34643 Tidewater Virginia- Wende Davis, 3458 Marabou Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Washington, DC- Judith Whipp Parkison, 16560 Emory Lane, Rockville, MD 20853 Wilmington, Delaware- Emily K. De Wese, 263 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 19333

REGION Ill Director- Joanne Burroughs Zabaldo, B®, 3609 W. Cleveland St., Tampa, FL 336092809 Akron, Ohio- Mrs. Lawrence Banner, 3430 Montrose Ave. , Akron, OH 44314 Cincinnati, Ohio- Karen Bader, 92 Thompson Ave. #2, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 Columbus, Ohio- Pam Free, 565 Laurel Ridge Dr. , Gahanna, OH 43230 Dayton, Ohio- Pam Chambers Shossner, 8160 Longcreek Dr., Dayton, OH 45458 Detroit Suburban, Michigan- Nicole DeConick, 4650 Lahser, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48067 Detroit, Michigan- Mary Ellen Busch , 1709 Gardenia, #3, Royal Oak, Ml 48067 Flint, Michigan- Deneen Stevens Munerance, 6256 Kings Crown, Grand Blanc, Ml 48439 Jackson Purchase, Kentucky- Barbara Keel-McClure, 1305 Farris Ave, Murray, KY 42071 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan- Michelle Hartsell, 1819 Deming #4, Mt. Pleasant, Ml48858 Newark-Zanesville, Ohio- Mrs. Norman Cogswell, 1070 W. Church St., Newark, OH 43055

REGION IV Director - Cindy Fund is Smith, EE , 29 E. 113th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64114 Anderson, Indiana- Nora Hanson, 607 North St. , Chesterfield, IN 46017 Chicago, Illinois - Mary Hohe, 429 Kensington, LaG range, IL 60525 Chicago Metro, Illinois -Janet Derber, 136 Regency Dr., Lombard , IL 60148 Chicago North Suburban, Illinois- Christine J. Martinicky, 429 S. Abbey Hill Lane, Palatine, IL 60067 Chicago West Suburban, Illinois- Joyce Kroeger Shelton, 1805 Arabian Ave., Naperville, IL 60565 Chicago Windy City, Illinois- Sherri DeVore, 2629 W. Ainslie #2, Chicago, IL 60625 Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana- Jill H. Szyarto, 1627 Evergreen Place, Elkhart, IN 46514 Indianapolis, Indiana- Susan Smale, 2703 Napoleon St., Indianapolis, IN 46203

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REGION V Director- Ellen Funk Morris, BA, 10905 Omaha Lane, Parker, CO 80134 Dickinson, North Dakota- Bertha R. Geiger, 425 Simms St., Apt. #21 , Dickinson, NO 58601 Emporia, Kansas- Leslie Hess, 1102 Parier, Emporia, KS 66881 Pittsburg, Kansas- Teresa Eskina, 902 Village Dr., Pittsburg, KS 66762 Kansas City, Missouri- Johanna Haag Gardner, 12830 W. 106th St., Overland Park, KS 66215 Maryville, Missouri- Carol Brown O'Riley, 8 Faustiana Place, Maryville, MO 64468 Muskogee, Oklahoma- Sandy Leatherman, 500 N. 64th St. West, Muskogee, OK 74401 Springfield, Missouri- Kim Horton, 3646 Sheffield Way, Springfield , MO 65804 St. Louis, Missouri- Christina Breeding, 8668 Delmar, Apt. 2W, St. Louis, MO 63124 Tulsa, Oklahoma- Leslie Stover, 1100 E. Dover Place, Broker Arrow, OK 74012 Omaha, Nebraska- Heidi Onstot Johnson, 16155 Douglas Circle, Omaha, NE 68118

REGION VI Director- Angela Dantzler Bauldree, BZ, 2104 Whitehurst Lane, Carrollton, TX 75007 Austin, Texas- Cathy Moss, 1900 Georgia Landing, Austin, TX 787 46 Dallas, Texas- Betty Gardner, 911 Bluebird Dr., Irving, TX 75061 Houston, Texas- Melissa Terry, 851 Thread needle #12, Houston, TX 77079 San Antonio, Texas- Mindy Mann , 12012 Maple Rock, San Antonio, TX 78230 Denver, Colorado- Nancy McFaddin, 3335 W. 94th Ave. , Westminster, CO 80030 Phoenix, Arizona- Meri Helaine Berger, 5812 N. 125th #7, Phoenix, AZ 85014-2021 San Diego, California- Tiffany Hall Harvey, 1120 Birch Ave., Escondido, CA 92027

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Phi Phi Leah Johnston was named Outstanding Ruby Member of the chapter. A junior corporate and therapeutic recreation major at Northwest Missouri State University, she is a member of Order of Omega , Cardinal Key and Blue Key.

Above: Zeta Etas Erika Wirken, Susie Sarcone and Jill Oligschlaeger of Rockhurst College , MO , get some help boosting spirits from Captain Crunch during a Special Olympics bowling tournament.

Above: As a service project during World Vision 's 30-hour famine , members of Gamma Rho Chapter at East Stroudsburg University, PA, worked at Monroe County Headstart doing spring cleaning.

Epsilon Tau Diane Brown is a member of the Honors College at the University of Maryland , Baltimore County. She participates as a tutor for innercity children through Project Discover. Diane is a member of her residence hall council and front desk staff. She is the treasurer for the Asian Student Association and participated in the Asian new student orientation.

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SPIRIT left: Epsilon Upsilon Chapter members at California University of Pennsylvania join forces at the Pittsburgh Zoo to raise $500 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Each member contributed $20 in pledges to the event at which members walked six miles around the zoo.

Beta Nu Chapter member Amy Ponder of Murray State University, KY, celebrates after reaching the top of a 30-foot pole during a leadership camp for summer orientation counselors. Amy is the 1997-98 president of Beta Nu .

Above: Beta Kappa Chapter members at Western Illinois University begin each semester by hosting a dinner for the Macomb Fire Department. After dinner, members receive a tour of the fire department and basic information about fire safety.

The president of the University of Delaware, Dr. David P. Roselle , attends the Delta Iota Chapter thank you tea for those who supported the chapter's efforts to obtain its new house in Newark, DE. left: Beta Gamma Shannon Mays of Northeastern State University assists a Special Olympics athlete in Tahlequah, OK.

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SPIRIT Below: Beta Beta Kami Dempsey is the president of the University of Northern Colorado Student Government Association.

She is a member of Gamma Sigma Alpha (Greek scholarship) and Order of Omega .

She has served Beta Beta as a standards board member and as public relations chairman.

Above : Members of lindenwood Colony celebrate alter being named Organization of the Year at lindenwood College , MO.

Left: Epsilon Lambda Chapter President Meghan Olzewski was named homecoming queen at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.

Above : Members of the Epsilon Mu Chapter, as characters from "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," put on a winning performance during the homecoming talent show at the College of New Jersey. They are Melissa Harwood , Robyn Schiffman , Joy DeSario and Lauren Spina.

Left: Dr. Lori Ryan, center, shown with Kathy Mason, BE>, and Carrie Mason , BE>, spoke at the Michigan State Day at Central Michigan University. A faculty member and cancer survivor, Dr. Ryan discussed improving your outlook on life and learning to value yourself. One hundred and lilly women from Delta Nu at GMI Engineering & Management Institute, Ml , Beta Theta at Central Michigan University, Gamma Mu at Adrian College , Ml , and the Saginaw Valley Colony at Saginaw Valley State University attended state day.

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Beta Nu President Jennifer Loyal of Murray State University, KY, celebrates Beta Nu's 50th Anniversary with National President Suzanne Kilgannon Preston, Bl. Right: Epsilon Epsilon Chapter at Emporia State University, KS, holds an annual chili-feed to raise money for the S. June Smith Center. Each year, alumnae and collegiate members work together to prepare the feast. left: Zeta Alphas of Missouri Southern State College make quite a cast of characters at their annual Halloween philanthropy at the John Q. Hammons Center in Springfield , MO. Members volunteer to assist children and paint faces on Halloween Day.

Epsilon Lambda members Alyson Clocker, left, and Mandy Hintosh of the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown relax after a long day off volunteering with the Pennsylvania Special Olympics Winter Games. Approximately 950 athletes and coaches from across the state participated in the games held at the Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Ice Tracs Ice Arena and Saint Frances College.

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ALPHA SPIRIT Right: Epsilon Alphas Adrienne Barr, Melissa Ballentina , Shelly Torrence, Heather Davis and Kimberly Mason particpate in Fair on the Square in Magnolia, AR. Chapter members from Southern Arkansas University use the fair as their annual fundraiser for the S. June Smith Center.

Below: Beta Epsilons, from left, Teri Lucas, Meredith Anderson , Amy Morley, Katie Taylor, Erica Crane and Jaime Johnston make signs to chart the chapter's progress toward its fund-raising goal. Beta Epsilons camped out on the campus of James Madison University for five days with Sigma Pi Fraternity collecting contributions for SHARE, a fundraiser that benefits the Mercy House for underprivileged families.

Above: Gamma Eta Chapter members went to Washington, DC, to raise funds for the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. They are top from left, Chris Kelly, Hope Pultz, Brooke Bailey, Kelly Grant, Kati Schilling, bottom from left, Katie Deiter and Lyndsay Howe. Gamma Etas raised $150,430 for the 25th anniversary of the Interfraternity Councii/Panhellenic Dance Marathon at Pennsylvania State University that benefits children with cancer at the medical center.

Zeta Lambda Chapter at Rowan University, NJ, was recognized at the Greek Affairs Academic Recognition Ceremony for having the highest spring 1996 GPA. Fifteen members made the dean's list, helping the sorority achieve the second highest fall 1996 GPA. Cindy Fair, Tiffany McGlade , Kristen Ryan , Susanne Chabora , Amanda Young , Rachel Clayton, Catherine Wilczynski , Minsy Handler and advisor Terri Lehr accept the awards for the chapter.

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Alumna Laura Laclede , AA, presents Alpha Alpha Chapter member Megan Arant of Miami University, OH, the Dayton Area Alumnae Chapter award for the most outstanding junior woman.

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hosted a Saturday morning coffee meeting on a snowy winter day. Helen Crouch Gregory, <P<P, hosted a nighttime dessert meeting in the spring.

Marty Geyer Poynter, <P<P, and Millie Cockrill Loch, <P<P, co-chaired the senior send-off/ bingo party for the Phi Phi Chapter in April.

Mary Ruth Brown Appleby, <P<P, hosted a Saturday morning coffee in May.

Alumnae hold annual sale The Detroit Alumnae Chapter holds an annual "White Elephant Sale," with the profits going to Special Olympics. The alums meet monthly at a member's home or for lunch at a local restaurant.

The chapter also occasionally gets together with two-year-old Suburban Detroit Alumnae Chapter.

Detroit alums keep busy volunteering and share their experiences traveling to such places as Hawaii, Alaska, Germany, Switzerland and South Africa.

Elizabeth Martino, PX Greater Boston, Massachusetts

Chapter supports Special Olympics The Greater Boston Alumnae Chapter participated in several activities benefiting Special Olympics.

Eight alumnae volunteered at the Bill Rodger's Jingle Bell Run race, with all proceeds going to the Massachusetts Special Olympics.

Gina Nagy, E2, ran in the race.

In May, alumnae participated in Special Olympics track and field events at Boston's MIT. The chapter sponsored a Founders' Day luncheon at Bentley College. They had a holiday gathering in December and, in the spring, toured the Museum of Fine Arts and the Herb Ritts display.

In March, the chapter participated in the New England Province Day, hosted by Epsilon Omega Chapter. A garden fundraiser meeting was held at the home of chapter president Mary McGuire, NN.

Greater Boston Alumnae Chapter celebrated their 75th anniversary at the Founders' Day luncheon with the Epsilon Omega Chapter.

In May, the chapter participated in the Boston Area Alumnae Panhellenic luncheon to benefit breast cancer.

They also took a weekend trip to Newport, Rl, to visit the mansions along Ocean Drive. Finally, they sponsored a harbor cruise for new graduates to introduce them to the alumnae chapter.

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Maryville, Missouri

Alumnae survive Missouri winter Despite some bad, wintry weather, the Maryville, MO, alumnae managed to stay in touch through the winter. Shirley French Job, <P<P,

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Suburban Detroit, Michigan

Founders' Day celebrated with collegians Members of the Suburban Detroit Alumnae Chapter celebrated Founders' Day with a potluck dinner at the home of chapter president Lisa Manning, llN .

They were joined by collegians from Gamma Mu and Delta Nu Chapters.

The chapter also donated money to each of the five Michigan collegiate chapters and colony by combining

Gulsen Akalan , <1><1>, was awarded the 1996 Ruth Jean Price Award, presented by the Maryville Alumnae Chapter.

Detroit alumnae celebrate Christmas at the home of Jane Charvat, PX.

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Chapter works with local college Milwaukee alumnae are working with Alverno College to possibly make Alpha Sigma Alpha the first sorority on that campus. The alumnae attended presentations by national representatives and feel ready to nurture the growth of a new chapter.

The chapter celebrated St. Valentine's Day at a German restaurant in Milwaukee. St. Patrick's Day was celebrated at the home of chapter president Nancy Andrus Cerwin, fE. The chapter planned a dinner theater outing with spouses and friends in the summer.

Marylou Wendzinski, DZ

Suburban Detroit alumnae gather with Michigan collegians for Founders' Day. a portion of local dues with profits raised by selling Tupperware.

Other activities included a holiday brunch in December and a 1997 planning meeting in January.

Karen Raymond Wainz, LIN-A Dayton, Ohio

Chapter honors collegian The Dayton alumnae presented the Oustanding Junior Award to Alpha Alpha member Megan Arant at the Founders' Day luncheon at Miami University. This award is given annually to a member selected by the Alpha Alpha Chapter for her spirit. enthusiasm and dedication to the chapter.

The December meeting was held at the home of Cosette Zorio Brown, PP. The meeting included a luncheon and the annual holiday auction to raise philanthropic funds.

In March, the chapter held a dinner meeting with spouses. In April, the chapter participated in the Dayton Panhellenic Fashion Show luncheon. A chapter day tea was held in June.

San Diego, California

Alumnae gather for meals The San Diego Alumnae Chapter began the 1996-97 year with a potluck luncheon at the home of Jackie Wisherd, BX, in September.

The chapter celebrated Founders' Day with a luncheon at the Olive Garden in Chula Vista and a ceremony and meeting at the home of Bernita Offerman Sipan, 00, who provided cherry pie and ice cream for dessert.

A dressy potluck dinner with spouses was held in February at the home of Michelle Dattilo Forney, ~p , in San Marcos.

Serena Engelbart Lannue, ZZ

Greater Dallas, Texas

Chapter looks forward to 1998 National Convention in Dallas The Greater Dallas Alumnae Chapter began the year with a party at the lake house of Kathy Messina Goodwin, f ~.

Angela Dantzler Bauldree, BZ, hosted the Founders' Day brunch.

The chapter's holiday party was held at the home of Laquita Lehmann Caruthers, BA, and featured a first

Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter welcomed five new members in 1996-97. They are, from left, President Nancy Andrus Cerwin, fE, Kari Schutte, Ell, Kelly Miller, EH, Laura Marlier Feltes, Ell, Kristine Heilman, Ell, and Connie Wanless Holtzinger, fB .

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"pin challenge" drawing. To be eligible, a member had to have worn her pin at least once since the last meeting.

An annual lasagna dinner was I held at the home of Marianne Orlando Pignone, Ar. and Betty Yount Gardner, BA, was surprised with a cake and balloons for her 50th birthday.

The chapter is excited to be the hostess chapter for the 1998 national convention in Dallas and hopes everyone will attend.

Betty Yount Gardner, BA Washington, DC

Alumnae have holiday open house The Washington, DC, Alumnae Chapter celebrated the holiday season with an open house at the home of Rowena Mayse Cremeans, IIII. in New Market, MD. Family and friends were invited to participate in what is becoming a holiday tradition for the chapter.

The February meeting was held at the home of Helen Lortz, HH. The chapter raised money for philanthropic projects by raffling off Alpha Sigma Alpha items that Helen had collected at the 1996 convention.

Frontier Nursing and Special Olympics will benefit from the proceeds.

ChnsnneS&apacThornas,Ar Buffalo, New York

Chapter adopts school At the Founders' Day Luncheon at Fanny's Restaurant, the Buffalo alumnae voted to support a special philanthropic project - "Adopt a Buffalo School." In honor of deceased Buffalo sixth grade teacher and alumna Rosemary LoDestro Lett, IIII, Buffalo School #45 was chosen.

Rosemary will be honored with a picture and plaque at a formal dedication.

Sue Harmon Sieber, IIII, organized the first fall event, "Creative Night Alpha Sigma Alpha Style," at a retail craft establishment. A holiday party

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was hosted by Beth Lawrence Lucia, IIII, in December where cookies, personal grooming items and school supplies were donated and later delivered to Gateway, a residential home for children.

In the winter, the chapter had an investment planning presentation and attended "Hello, Dolly" at the Lancaster Opera House.

Donette Pritting Thurlow, IIII Chicago West Suburban, fllinois

Alumnae help raise money for school Chicago West Suburban alumnae participated in the Misericordia Day at the Races fundraiser at the Arlington Racecourse. Their donation was part of$15,000 in funds raised for the Misericordia School. Funds were raised through a silent auction and participation in Jewel Food's Shop & Share Days.

Other activities included presentations on personal safety and mental health, as well as the traditional Christmas party where members exchanged grab bag gifts and brought socks for the homeless. A traditional Super Bowl party was held to allow husbands to join in the fun .

Greater Dallas alumnae at a recent get-together.

Philadelphia Me&o, Pennsylvania

Chapter celebrates fifth anniversary The Philadelphia Metro Alumnae Chapter celebrated its fifth anniversary in February 1997 with a Sunday brunch at the Irish Pub in Philadelphia. Chapter founder and president Kathy Gaughan Gallagher, KK, prepared a five-year anniversary scrapbook, brought flowers for all the members and held a trivia contest.

Secretary Kimberly Plate!

Christensen, KK, sends a monthly newsletter to each member of the chapter, alerting them to the activities of the month, which include dinners, movies, art classes, bowling, museum outings, garden tours, picnics and board game nights. The biggest events of the year are the annual holiday party in December and the anniversary brunch in February.

Beth Berger, KK

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Denver proclaims Maijorie Thomson day The city and county of Denver recently honored Maijorie Anderson Thomson, Tau Tau, with a day in her name as recognition of her work to improve lives in the hardof-hearing and deaf communities. April 8, 1997, was proclaimed "Mcujorie Thomson Day" by Denver Mayor Wellington E. Webb.

A retired sociologist, Maijorie has had a variety of careers. She was a flight attendant, a technical librarian, an elementary school teacher, a recreation director for the U.S. government, a faculty member at California Lutheran University and Kansas State University, a supervisor for U.S. government manpower programs and a bilingual counselor for the Kansas Department of Human Resources.

She also was an international peace walker for Friendship Force, which took her from Moscow to the White Sea on a pilgrimage through ancient villages in Russia. She participated in local environmental and health projects, as well as the restoration of several churches. She was caught in Moscow's Red Square during the 1992 coup and observed firsthand the many changes in the Republic of South Africa.

Maijorie was honored by the Colorado Federation of Business and Professional Women (of which she is a member) and KCNC-1V for being "one who dared to live a

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courageous life." She is included in Marquis' Who's Who in the World and was awarded the J.C. Penney Golden Rule plaque. She also received the Trailblazer's Award from the Denver Branch of the American Association of University Women.

Hard of hearing herself, Maijorie is an active advocate for people with hearing loss on the local, state, national and international levels. She is on the board of trustees for the International Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People Inc. She is an elected consultant for the Colorado Governor's Conference on Library and Information Services and a participant in Liberators for the Holocaust Awareness Institute.

Mcujorie is also a member of the Denver Press Club, Spellbinders (Denver public school storytellers). TWA Clipped Wings, Mile High Clipped Wings, UNESCO, Sons of Norway, Pioneer Toastmasters, Order of the Eastern Star and PHAMALY (Physically Handicapped Actors League). She is the program co-chair for the Lakewood Woman's Club.

Mcujorie was the vice president of Tau Tau as an undergraduate. She received her bachelor's degree in education from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. She received her master's in sociology from Fort Hays Kansas State University in

1966 and did postgraduate study at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Kansas University and Kansas State University.

An environmental farm owner in Lakewood, CO, Maijorie still travels overseas two or three times a year to live with native families through Friendship Force and the Experiment in International Living.

Though hearing loss has caused her to give up kayaking, Mcujorie enjoys river rafting as much as possible. She also enjoys reading, photography, swimming and storytelling.

She is a member of the Denver alumnae chapter.

Marjorie Anderson Thomson, TT

The city and county of Denver recently honored Marjorie Anderson Thomson, Tau Tau, with a day in her 'name.

THE PHOENIX OF ALPHA SIGMA ALP

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS lo;-

Help for the future of the sorority The 1998 Alpha Sigma Alpha nominating committee has been appointed and will soon begin work on selecting the slate of officers for the 1998-2000 biennium.

Sandra Phillips Brzezinski, fE, has been named chairman. Other members of the committee are Marcia Goldstein, ~T. Buffalo, NY, alumna; Christine Thomas, Af, Epsilon Tau Chapter advisor; Dolly Loyd, B~ . national officer; and Leslie Williams, BB, collegian.

The nominating committee has been directed to identify, interview and select candidates for national council positions. The committee

needs your assistance in identifying qualified Alpha Sigma Alphas to serve on the national council.

In order to accomplish the goal of completing deliberations prior to the holidays, Dec. 8, 1997 has been set as a deadline for recommendations received through the Phoenix.

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 experience and amount of time to volunteer will be sent to any candidate to be filled out and returned.

Once nominees for the national council have been selected, the forms are passed on to the national council with recommendations for appointment. The national council will make national officer appointments by March.

AlA call for nominations and interest form The election of the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council for the 1998-2000 biennium will be held at the 1998 National Convention in July. 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 Extension--------------------------------------------------------Vice President of Collegians--------------------------------------------------------Vice President of Programs _________________________________________________________ Vice President of Alumnae --------------------------------------------------------Vice President of Finance----------------------------------------------------------Vice President of Communications--------------------------------------------------I recommend the following for appointment:

Name _______________________________ Position---------------------------------Name------------------------------- Position-------------------------------Yourname--------------------------------------------------------------------I would like to become an A'i.A volunteer in the area of--------------------------------------Return by Dec. 8, 1997, to Sandra Phillips Brzezinski, 7041 W. Tripoli Ave. , Milwaukee, WI 53220.

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