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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. ' Deceased members of Alpha Sigma Alpha reported to national headquarters June 1, 1998, to May 31, 1999

ALPHA

KAPPA KAPPA

BETA DELTA

Lucie Dunnington Shields

EARLY ALPHA ALPHA

Helen Corey Gertrude Nyce Adelaide Zearfoss Stafford

Ochie Sumrall Bowling Gloria Gilliland Hamrick Mary Ann McCormack O'Hare

Mary Heathman Martha Rosebrook Tomlinson

MUMU

BETA EPSILON

Lula Frieling Olthoff Naomi Pehrson Lyleth Turner Underwood

Hyla Mcallen Branson

ALPHA ALPHA Paddie Morgan Bruner Melba Ford Fink Ava Miller

ALPHA GAMMA Vivian Cartwright Lovell Yvonne Johnson Shoupe Josephine Buchanan Weaver

NUNU Ruth Rife

XI XI

BETA ZETA Paula Kurzweg Hebert Carolyn Lewis Heymann

BETA THETA J ean McShea Johnston

Barbara Held Geraldine Geocke Sandhoff

BETA UPSILON

BETA BETA

OMICRON OMICRON

Phyllis Green Bonham Mary Grothe Carlson Gretchen Mathews Otness

Eleanor Rawney Edwards

Paula Hunt Caruthers Marie Phillips Joanna Trautman

PI PI

BETA PI

Betty Williams Covell Emma Coleman Frost Alice Brinkel Griffm Lucille Swick Upton

Penny Radke

J udy Raymer Hartzell

TAU TAU

GAMMA EPSILON

Flora Cochran Lukenbill

Grace Metzler Christiansen

DELTA DELTA Lillie Greer

EPSILON EPSILON Lucille Laughlin Jones

ETA ETA Opal Taylor Ellis Velma Hagood Harper Elizabeth Marsh Magers

THETA THETA Doris Atwood Keene Sarah Robinson Woodbury

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GAMMA ALPHA

UPSILON UPSILON

DELTA RHO

Carolyn Schopp Strout

Elizabeth Davis Sheri Geer

PHI PHI EPSILON BETA

Ola Slagle Grimes Evalyn Evans Larrieu

Wendy Eklund

CHI CHI

ZETA BETA

Helen Risley Erne Sarah Keith

Michelle Lammers

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Freida Riley

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Teacher inspires young minds in 'October Sky'

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Risk management reduces sorority stereotypes

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New chairman takes the helm of Foundation

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A look back at AJ.,A's first initiate New leadership consultants begin travel for A"iA Beta Beta

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In Memoriam News to Note Quota/Total Alpha Spirit Alumnae Action Alumnae Stars Directory

COVER Teacher and Alpha Sigma Alpha member Freida Riley is played

by Laura Dern in the movie "October Sky." (Universal Pictures)

CORRECTION In the Spring 1999 issue of The Phoenix, the photos of Alumnae Stars Linda Moore, AB, and Katherine Wilson Burke, NN, were switched. The staff regrets the error.

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BY TERESA BOYER FISHBACK, Director of Communications

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ery few people touch the lives of so many as a teacher does, but Freida Riley went beyond just teaching-

she inspired.

Freida was an Alpha Sigma Alpha and a pivotal character in the Universal Pictures film "October Sky," released this past winter.

Portrayed by actress Laura Dern, Freida Freida Riley, BIT, in 1959.

helped motivate six young high school

students known as the "rocket boys" to launch their homemade missiles.

Freida dedicated her life to teaching Freida Joy Riley grew up in McDowell County, WV. She graduated in 1955 from Big Creek High School in War, WV. Earning a bachelor of science in education from Concord College in 1959, Freida was valedictorian. While attending Concord she joined Beta Pi Chapter in 1956 and served as treasurer. After graduation she returned to Big Creek to teach mathematics from 1959 until 1969.

Freida died at 32 from Hodgkin's disease in August of 1969. The summer she died, she was getting out of her hospital bed to go to class so she could finish her master's degree before she died. Teaching ran in the family as Freida's sister Iva Riley Dean was a teacher and principal. Her sister, now retired, lives in Tazewell, VA, and is also an Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Freida made a difference in the lives of Alpha Sigma Alphas Iva Riley Dean, Freida Riley's older sister both in life and in Alpha Sigma Alpha, recalls that Freida had the ability 4 SUMMER 1999

to motivate people to achieve the ultimate. "She lived by the principles of Alpha Sigma Alpha and路 made me realize that I should too," Iva said. Iva remembers when it became difficult for her to pursue educational goals, because of responsibilities with family and elderly parents, that it was Freida's determination to finish her master's degree, even though she knew that her illness was terminal, that inspired Iva. "I realized that I had no valid excuse and thus continued my education in spite of difficulties."

Iva added, "... throughout her short career, she loved her family and tried to protect us from her illness by pursuing her goals as if she expected to live forever-and she does-in the hearts and lives of many people."

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President Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT, recalls the influence Miss Riley had on her life. Freida taught Rosemary geometry and algebra from 1967 to 1969.

"I was elated when going through some A'i.A records when I was in college to learn she was an Alpha Sigma Alpha, " Rosemary said. "I remember thinking, Wow, I'm so pleased I joined her sorority.'"

In a memorial tribute in the 1970 Big Creek High School yearbook, Rosemary wrote, "Miss Riley did enrich the lives of many people. These people will long remember the influence of a devoted teacher and an inspiring individual . . ."

In a statement about the character she plays in the movie "October Sky," actress Laura Dem had this to say about Miss Riley: "Miss Riley uses her role as a teacher to be an inspiration and to teach these boys, particularly Homer, that he can truly be who he's capable of being and who he really wants to be despite any pressure around him."

Freida continues to make a difference in young lives Even though Freida has been dead for over 30 years, she will continue to touch the lives of future teachers at her alma mater. Earlier this spring Concord College announced the creation of a

Freida Joy Riley Scholarship.

"Her dedication to her students and to teaching and her willingness to go beyond the norm to enhance the success of her students are among the qualities that made her a great teacher and an inspiration to those who might follow in her footsteps," said Concord College Vice President for Development Douglas Machesney.

If you missed the movie or haven't had a chance to read the book. it's not too late. The movie was released to video stores on July 27. The book "Rocket Boys" (now named "October Sky") can be purchased at most major book stores.

Freida made a difference in the lives of others 'What I remember most about Miss Riley was how much she cared about educating the children in her charge," said Homer Hickam Jr. , author of the book "Rocket Boys" and a student of Freida Riley from 1958 through 1960.

Homer remembers two specific instances where she went out of her way to help the "rocket boys"and truly inspired him to work harder on his experiments. First, she was able to find a book on rocket science, not an easy thing to do. Second, Miss Riley used her own meager income to bring experiments and different items into the school to help her students.

Homer and the rest of the "rocket boys" weren't the only ones inspired by Miss Riley. Homer says in the years after he left high school, Miss Riley's students not only saw the mental and intellectual capabilities that inspired them but they were also inspired by her battle with Hodgkin's disease.

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Lau ra Dern stars in the movie "October Sky" as Freida Riley, who encourages Homer (Jake Gyllenhaal) to pursue his dreams .

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An interview with Homer Director of Communications Teresa Boyer Fishback, IlK, conducted a telephone interview with NASA engineer Homer Hickam Jr., the author of the book "Rocket Boys," the basis of the Universal Pictures film "October Sky. " Homer, as a young high schoo[ student, was taught by teacher Freida Joy Riley .from 1958-60. Freida was an A tpha SigmaAtpha who taught at Big Creek High Schoo[ in War, WV, until her death in August 1.969.

Q: In USA Today you said that "Rocket Boys" is my father's book; like a letter to my Dad with a note to Miss Riley. Are you saying that the book in a way is kind of a tribute to the two of them?

ally only a little over three years older than the rest of the Rocket Boys, and nevertheless she controlled that classroom completely. And she was very fum in her teaching methods. She was one of the few teachers that could actually make O'Dell (played by Chad Lindburg in the movie) sit down and be quiet. He never liked that. But she had such an obvious need to see us welleducated that I picked up on that very early with her. That, to her, it was

was truly bothering you about whatever you were asking about. And she just cut straight to the problem that you were having with the subject matter. So I recognized early on that here was a very special teacher and I could really Jearn a Jot from her. And she always kept on point. In other words there were some students that almost specialized in getting the teacher off-track. There's no way that even the best of them could ever get Miss Riley off-track.

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All I've done is give you a book.

You have to have the courage to learn what's inside of it."

-Freidel Riley

Q: For those of our readers who have not seen the movie or read the book, could you give specifics on how Miss Riley inspired you?

A: Well, what Miss Riley did as far as the Rocket Boys were concerned was really two-fold. The first thing is she knew that I was looking desperately for some sort of book that would give us information that would get us past a point that we had reached. We had managed to build rockets that were flying quite nicely but it seemed to me that we weren't scientific, that we really didn't understand what we were doing. And so Miss Riley took it upon herself, nowadays that would seem like no big deal, but in fact back then it was a big deal, to try to track down a book on rocket science. They simply did not exist or they were classified you couldn't get one. Well Miss Riley, with the help of Miss Bryson, the librarian, did manage to track us down a book that required us to Jearn calcu lus and differential equations and analytical geometry in order to understand it, so we had a big hurdle to understand this book. But she took the extra time and trouble to get us that book,

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question but what the book is a tribute, especially to Miss Riley. And that's one of the reasons why right up front I have two quotes that I use. One of them is Dr. Von Braun and the other is Miss Riley. Her quote is, "All I've done is give you a book. You have to have the courage to learn what's inside of it." So I wanted to put right up front in the book that much of it is about Miss Riley - the kind of teacher that she was. She represents a certain kind of teacher that I think that all students remember.

Q: Could you tell us what you remember most about Miss Riley?

A: What I remember most about Miss

Riley was how much she cared about educating the children in her charge.

One thing you have to remember about Miss Riley is that she was actu-

more of almost a personal thing - that she was going to see that especially Big Creek students left that high school with a good education and prepared to go out into the world, go to college or wherever our destirties took us, well-educated to the extent that she could manage it.

Q: In your mind, what made her so special? What made her stand out versus aU the other teachers that you had?

A: Well, you know, all of our teachers

were quite good. We had a very good educational system in southern West Virginia at that time. But I think Miss Riley stood out because she had, it seemed to me, a very clean and fine intelligence. She, in the first place, was always extremely well-prepared. And if you had a question posed to her, she could really discern what it was that I

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"Rocket Boys" (from left) Chad Lindberg, William lee Scott, Jake Gyllenhaal (portraying Homer) and Chris Owen star in "October Sky." which meant everything to us.

And the second thing was that Miss Riley was basically using her own income, meager as it was, to bring in experiments, to bring in different items from home. She would actually buy chemicals and so on in order to teach us. And what she hoped actually with the science fair, with the whole idea of the science fair, was not for scholarships, which was never an idea of us boys or Miss Riley, but that if students from Big Creek High School could actually show that we were capable of doing something outstanding in the arena of science, that the board of education then might allow a little bit more funding to come in our direction and in Miss Riley's direction for her chemistry and physics classes. And so in that, we were successful beyond all our dreams when we went off and won the gold medal at the National Science Fair.

Q: Did you have the opportunity to speak with Miss Riley after you graduated from high school?

A: Yes, I came over to Big Creek as often as I could while I was going to college. As a matter of fact, she let me teach one of her classes. I was taking a course in electrical engineering at the time, and it just happened to be that she was teaching about electricity in her physics class, and I ended up getting the opportunity to teach one of her classes. And so I kept coming back to Big Creek when I could while I was going to college and got to see Miss Riley. I guess the last time that I got to see her was probably late 1964. After

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had really taken over, she demonstrated a physical courage to the kids and even to the point where in order to teach her classes, she had to be carried up the steps by her students to the classroom. I think that probably those students were simply inspired by her physical courage as much as her mental and intellectual capabilities which certainly inspired us.

Q: What advice would you give young A'i.As that are still in coUege and wanting to become teachers, what advice would you give them from your expe路 rience with Miss Riley?

that, after I graduated, I went off into the military and so I didn't see her again after that.

Q: You're obviously one of the more famous Miss Riley alums. I have read many comments from everyday people on how she inspired them.

Can you share any other eumples of how she inspired your friends or others in the community?

A: Well, you know, what I have seen is a tribute page that was in the Big Creek Annual the year that she died.

And the kids, all of them who wrote in that yearbook and on that tribute, they all basically hit upon the same theme.

And that was that Miss Riley was just a great teacher, a person that could really transmit not only knowledge but also transmit the fact that this was knowledge that was needed in the future and in the outside world. And so she inspired in that regard.

Now, of course, she inspired us when we knew that she had Hodgkin's Disease that she continued to come to school and teach us, but she was mostly in remission when she taught us. But later on, when the Hodgkin's

A: Well, my experience is that Miss Riley was the kind of teacher that so loved her students that she was not easy on them. I think that teachers who truly love their students are never easy teachers. They hold their students to very, very high standards, and that's what Miss Riley did. Those are the teachers that I think all students remember-not the ones that necessalily were easy and gave them good grades, but the ones that really held them to a high standard.

Because ultimately that's what's really going to count.

Homer H. Hickam Jr., author of "Rocket Boys. "

by Margaret Barge Rimel, L1H Contributing writer As usual on Sunday mornings, I am cleaning the room I share with Jenny, thinking about the weekend past and the days ahead.

This Sunday, however, nothing is usual.

Jenny, my roommate and best.friend since rushing the sorority our freshman year, died from alcohol poisoning hours after a fraternity mixer last Friday.

Like a zombie, I'm picking up objects, staring dumbly while looking at party favors , paddles and endless photos of us with our friends and family.

Jenny's parents wait downstairs in the foyer. God, what do I say to them? The noises in the background sound like a soft buzz filtered out by my own flurry of thoughts. I can hear the television crews outside the house, broadcasting about the rise in college drinking on campuses and Greek chapters.

The answering machine light is beeping. "HL Jenny and I cannot come to the phone right now because ... we're studying, right Jen?" I check the messages: one from the news station, another from national headquarters, a lawyer retained by the University, several from other chapter members and one from Mom I call Mom first.

"Yes, Mom, I'm all right," I say. ''All I can think is that this did not have to happen. "

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. . . by taking personal responsibility for our actions, paying attention to those with us and following guidelines for responsible social planning.

Although the account depicted above does not recount an actual event, tragedies and crisis situations can and do happen in fraternity and sorority chapters across the nation.

Alcohol and substance abuse According to the Higher Education Center, the high rates of drinking on college campuses brings a wide range of negative repercussions, including fighting, vandalism, acquaintance rape, unprotected sex, drunk driving, getting into trouble with campus or city police and difficulty in meeting academic responsibilities.

Where once students used to drink to capture a "buzz," many now drink to get "blitzed."

have been locked in costly litigation for six years.

While alcohol and substance abuse are on the rise, they are not the only types of risky situations faced by Greek organizations.

Hazing One of the most publicly controversial topics associated with fraternities and sororities is hazing. It was the topic of an April28, 1999, segment of ABC News' 20/20.

In the nationally broadcasted interview, students talked about being verbally and physically assaulted. Some were branded with cigarettes, paddled, deprived of sight and sleep, humiliated, and forced to drink alcohol. Many of the "pledges" were under the legal drinking age.

In her interview with 20/20, social psychologist Kerri Keating defined hazing

"Advisors and alumnae can help educate the collegiate chapters to make positive life choices and act as role models. Establishing a pattern of responsible decisions will carry over into adult choices in how women conduct themselves with integrity."

-Lisa Tait Longo, fH The Harvard School of Public Health concluded that 44 percent of U.S. college students engage in binge drinking.

Further, being white, involved in athletics, or a resident of a fraternity or sorority house made it more likely that a student would be a binge drinker.

Half of the students polled have ridden with a driver who was high or drunk.

Below are two real-life tragedies resulting from poorly planned fraternity events and a lack of personal responsibility by those drinking: In California, a student fell from a two-story balcony during a fraternity on-campus party. The student crushed bones around his eye sockets and caused internal bleeding. The chapter lost its charter.

In Idaho, a student became paralyzed after a fall from a sorority house's thirdfloor fire escape. She had a blood alcohol level of .25 and has sued both the university and four Greek organizations. They

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as the process where the individual's identity is stripped away.

One woman in North Dakota developed frostbite when sorority sisters dropped her off in subzero temperatures and told her to find her way home.

Emergency doctors wanted to amputate her toe. Instead, she suffered through months of painful procedures. She recounts the humiliation, not the physical pain, that hurt her most.

"Once you have a strong group identity, it is very hard to deny the group anything," Keating said. "Social rejection is particularly harsh for women."

Other risks Courts have held sororities and their members, advisors and officers accountable for events that take place during or after an organized or sponsored function.

Often, plaintiff attorneys sue the parents of members as well. And while each situation varies, possible scenarios organiza-

tions need to look out for and prevent include tragedies ranging from party and personal injury such as date or social acquaintance rape or assault to suicide or homicide attempts and property damage.

The following are excerpts taken from the Harvard study: "My roommate and I went to a party, and she got drunk. She hooked up with this guy from the fraternity and had sex with him that night. I couldn't have stopped her because she would have gotten mad. The next day, we found out that the guy is seeing someone else and is known all around campus for taking advantage of girls when they're drunk."

"One weekend, my roommate went out to a fraternity party after having several beers. While she was there, one of the brothers gave her a cup of beer to finish.

It turns out the drink was laced with LSD. She had never done drugs before and reacted violently. I got a call at 3:30 a.m. to go to the emergency room to be with her."

AlA policy Alpha Sigma Alpha, whose policy on alcohol usage has always dictated that its members follow the state and national laws, last year became a member of FIPG. As of this writing, 44 men's and women's fraternities (70 percent) have adopted the FIPG risk management policy. It addresses alcohol and social events, drugs, sexual abuse, hazing, housing and the need for education (see sidebar).

National council voted to join FIPG so that Alpha Sigma Alpha could adopt the same language in its messages and policies to communicate with other campus groups.

Remedies While national officers and staff supply ongoing support, the responsibility for implementing risk management social planning primarily falls on the local chapters. It is important to elect responsible officers and social chairmen, recruit a full advisory board and solicit support and involvement from local alumnae.

"A full advisory board ensures that multiple advisors can attend every event, " said Lisa Tait Longo, fH, A"'iA executive

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director. "Advisors and alurrmae can help educate the collegiate chapters to make positive life choices and act as role models.

Establishing a pattern of responsible decisions will cany over into adult choices in how women conduct themselves with integrity."

"Personal responsibility and accountability is key," said AlA President Suzanne M. Kilgannon, BI. "The bottom line is while social events need to be carefully planned, individuals need to take some responsibility for their actions.

Members need to hold themselves and each other accountable. " Recognizing the problem is the first step. Members then need to confront the situation.

Lisa Longo advises members to follow due process outlined in the Collegiate Officers' Handbook.

"Document any personal conversations in the event it needs to be taken to Standards Board," she said. "Following the standards procedure and holding one another accountable are ways to demonstrate successful risk management.

National council considers appeals solely on paperwork provided. " Enlist campus resources such as security, counselors, residence or housing directors, Greek life staff, professional or legal advice. Host seminars on risk management, developing confrontation skills and planning safe, effective and fun events.

"The chapter services team can help a chapter assess its risk management needs and develop a proactive plan before they find themselves with a series of behaviors resulting in suspension, probation or dissolution," said Kelly Miller, A'iA director of chapter services.

"My biggest nightmare is for a crisis like the one introduced in this article to become a reality," said Lisa. "It has happened to other sororities and fraternities and AlA has been lucky so far. It is a shame that one or several people's poor choice and judgment can have devastating consequences and bring such a bad stereotype to fraternal organizations. especially when Alpha Sigma Alpha is all about empowering its members to make good decisions."

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Key FIPG risk management policies The Risk Management Policy of FIPG Inc. includes some of the following provisions. They apply to all fraternity entities and all levels of fraternity membership.

Alcohol and drugs The possession, sale, use of consumption of alcoholic beverages, while on chapter premises, during a fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or in any event an observer would associate with the fraternity. must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and institution of higher education, and must comply with either the BYOB or third party vendor guidelines.

No alcoholic beverage may be purchased through chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of, or on behalf of, the chapter. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common sources of such alcoholic beverage, e.g. kegs or cases, is prohibited.

Open parties, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, shall be prohibited.

No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e. , those under legal "drinking age").

The possession, sale or use of any illegal drugs or controlled substances while on chapter premises or during a fraternity event or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity is strictly forbidden.

No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present.

No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.

All rush activities associated with any chapter will be a dry rush function .

No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage, or participate in "drinking games."

No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/novice program. activity or ritual of the chapter.

Hazing No chapter, colony, student or alurrmus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as: Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment. harassment, or ridicule.

Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests. treasure hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement. fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution, or applicable state law."

Sexual abuse and harassment The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions which are demeaning to women or men, including but not limited to date rape. gang rape or verbal harassment.

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New chairman takes the helm Fifth andfinal Fotmders Memorial Scholarship endowed by Alpha Beta Chapter eslie Maxwell Ziringer, fH. was elected the fourth chairman of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation. She replaces Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT, who completed two three-year terms on the Foundation, five years as chairman.

Leslie has served the sorority as a leadership consultant, province director, national secretary, vice president of extension and convention marketplace coordinator. She recently completed her

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first three-year term as a Foundation trustee.

Leslie lives in Export, PA, with her husband , Fred, and her three daughters, Jennifer, Kara and Nicole.

Replacing Rosemary Goss as a trustee is Joanne Burroughs Zabaldo, B®, from Tampa, FL. Joanne, a former alumnae region director, also has served on the sorority's long-range planning committee. "Joanne, with her background as a strategic planner, is a great addition to the board ," said Rosemary Goss, retiring chairman.

Alpha Beta endows Founders Memorial Scholarship 'Thrilled is the best way to describe my reaction when I received the phone call telling me that Alpha Beta Chapter had decided to endow a Founders Memorial Scholarship," said former Foundation Chairman Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT. "It is a very special gesture for a collegiate chapter to fund a general scholarship available to all Alpha Sigma Alphas."

When the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation established five scholarships

Top: The 1998-99 Foundation Board of Trustees holds a plaque honoring the charter members of the Wilma Wilson Sharp Society.

The trustees are, from left, Sidney Gremillion Allen,'¥'¥, treasurer; leslie Maxwell Ziringer, fH, vice chairman; Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT, chairman; and Cindy Fundis Smith, EE, secretary. left: The women of the Alpha Beta Chapter at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, donate $10,000 to the Foundation to fund the fifth and last Founders Memorial Scholarship.

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in honor of the five founders, it was hoped that all five scholarships would be endowed by the Centennial Convention in 2000. With a $10,000 donation, Alpha Beta Chapter, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO. has made possible the funding of the fifth and last Founders Memorial Scholarship.

The oldest continuous chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Beta Chapter was installed on Dec. 12, 19 14, as one of the four founding chapters of the reorganized Alpha Sigma Alpha.

"We are one of the oldest chapters of A"iA, therefore it seemed fitting that we should do something like this," said chapter President Laura Crandall.

"Besides, what an honor to be the first chapter to offer a national award."

"The idea began at this past summer's national convention and has just grown from there," said senior Penny Lindemann, who organized the scholarship. "We have the fmancial resources to do this, and we wanted to use our money for the benefit of others."

The scholarship, which will be named the Alpha Beta Endowed Founders Memorial Scholarship, will be presented for the first time at the Centennial Convention in 2000.

Foundation automatic gift program started The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation is now accepting au tomatic transfers from checking or savings accounts.

Those who sign up for the automatic gift program will have a specified amount automatically transferred from their account. The minimum gift for this program is $10 a month.

All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible. For more information on enrolling in this program, contact Foundation Assistant Director of Development Pam Schumann at (317) 87 1-2920 or e-mail pschumann@alphasigmaalpha.org.

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t is with wonderful memories. some sadness and a great deal of excitement about the future of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation that I write this last message as Foundation chairman.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my six years on the board of trustees. Some of the highlights have included the establishment of the Annual Sisterhood Appeal and the Wilma Wilson Sharp Society, the transfer of the philanthropic (scholarship) fund from the sorority to the Foundation and the endowing of five Founders Memorial Scholarships.

However, the most rewarding achievements of the past few years have been the opportunity to see the results of these fund-raising efforts- the funding of scholar- Rosemary Carucci Goss, Bn, passes the ships, philanthropies and important sorority gavel to the new Foundation Chairman Leslie Maxwell Ziringer, fH. programming.

For example, last year the Foundation gave the most money for scholarships ever and provided record support to the S. June Smith Center. Support for sorority programming, such as funding for the Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute and other programs and training continues to increase.

But the Foundation could do more with your help. The trustees have set an ambitious goal of doubling donations during the year leading up to the Centennial Convention in June 2000. To do this, we need 100 Centennial Circle Donors (contributions of $500 or more) and 400 Pearl Donors (unrestricted contributions of $100 to $249) by May 31, 2000.

Reaching this goal by the Centennial Convention will allow us to move forward to the beginning of a new centwy of Alpha Sigma Alpha knowing that every member can make a difference in the lives of so many.

Thank you for your continued support of the Foundation. And if you've never made a gift before, please consider giving during the upcoming Annual Sisterhood Appeal.

Gifts can be mailed to: Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation, 900 l Wesleyan Rd .. Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as the chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees. It has truly been one of the major highlights of my 23 years of sorority service.

- Rosemary Carucci Goss, Bn

The five Founders Memorial Scholarships F BZ. •

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ive Founders Memorial Scholarships were established by the Foundation.

The first scholarship was awarded in 1994.

Suzanne L. Hebert Endowed: Established in 1995 by Suzanne L. Hebert, First awarded in 1996.

Hilda Giraud Endowed: Established in 1996 in honor of Hilda Girard, BZ. by her daughters, Suzanne L. Hebert, BZ, and Yvette Laird. First awarded in 1998. s. June Smith Endowed: Established in 1996 by Dr. S. June Smith. KK .

First awarded in 1998.

Past Presidents Endowed: Established in 1996 by the past presidents of the sorority. First scholarship will be awarded in 2002.

Alpha Beta Endowed: Established in 1999 by the Alpha Beta Chapter.

First scholarship will be awarded in 2000.

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BY NORA TEN BROECK, BK Feature Editor

Hattie Kelly Thomas isn't a name many Alpha Sigma Alphas are familiar with.

Many years ago, her name was a more cherished one, as a close friend of the five founders and early leader of the sorority.

As we prepare to celebrate the centennial of the sorority next year, Hattie Kelly Thomas, A, is a woman worth remembering.

Hattie Jake Virginia Kelly was born in 1886 in Nansemond County, VA. She attended Longwood College in Farmville, VA, from 1902 to 1906. In 1902 she was a roommate of founders Mary Williamson Hundley and Virginia Lee Boyd.

While the founders secretly planned the debut of Alpha Sigma Alpha that fall, Mary Hundley would share the secret plans for the sorority with Hattie, telling her that it "may affect your entire life."

Shortly after the announcement of the formation of Alpha Sigma Alpha in 1902, Hattie became the first initiate of the sorority and, yes, her membership did affect the rest of her life.

Hattie worked tirelessly on behalf of the young sorority. While at Farmville, she worked toward the sorority's incorporation, 14 SUMMER 1999

"It is the spirit of this

first initiate that so impresses all who meet her for in spirit and in truth Hattie Kelly Thomas exemplifies ... one ever prepared to give full measure ... "

which took place in 1903. Her signature is among those on the original charter.

After graduating from Farmville, Hattie stayed involved with the young sorority, serving as alumnae editor of The Aegis, Alpha Sigma Alpha's first magazine, from 1909-12 and president of the Central Alumnae Association and national vice president during 1910-12.

During 1912-14 the course of the sorority is unclear. The history notes that the sorority was unable to elect a national president and the group was nearly bankrupt. After the reorganization in 1914, Hattie served as the chairman of the social life cabinet under the leadership of newly elected National President Ida Shaw Martin. She served in this role unW 1918.

The years between 1914-30 were formative ones for Alpha Sigma Alpha.

The newly reorganized sorority had a new leader in Ida Shaw Martin and new national officers from chapters chartered following 1914. The link to the early days of the sorority, which Hattie had witnessed, became lost.

Following the ouster of Ida Shaw Martin in 1930, newly elected National President Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ, sought out information regarding the early history of the sorority and came across Hattie Kelly Thomas, now married to Roderick Thomas and living in Baltimore, MD .

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the founders and early history of sorortty.

Hattie was appointed to the position national historian for the years 932-38. During this time, Hattie pulled fogether names, addresses and photos of the founders and early members of the sorority. Hattie had attended numerous early national conventions and was able to recall with vivid detail the events and decisions of the proceedIngs. Her recollections are what the national sorority bases the history of the sorority on between the years 190 1-14.

Hattie attended the reinstallation of Alpha Chapter at Longwood College in 1933 and, along with Margaret Patterson Martz, A, provided the national sorority with a gift for its archives, a certified copy of the original charter from 1903. The Phoenix of 1933 describes Hattie in the following manner, "It is the spirit of this frrst initiate that so impresses all who meet her for in spirit and in truth Hattie Kelly Thomas exemplifies a true 'follower of the star' and one ever prepared to give full measure to Alpha Sigma Alpha." In 1934 she served as official hostess of the national convention in Old Point Comport, VA. While Hattie's involvement with Alpha Sigma Alpha appears to have been a positive one, other aspects of her life were full of challenge. In a 1940 letter to Wilma Wilson Sharp, Hattie wrote that she was suffering greatly from an automobile accident in 1937 that had left her with severe spinal injurtes and had given her a complete nervous breakdown.

The Thomases had moved to Florida in 1934. Rodertck died in 1961 and Hattie died in 1980 at the age of 94.

Her obituary in the St. Petersburg, FL. Times listed among her memberships her church and Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Hattie Kelly Thomas holds a unique position in the history of Alpha Sigma Alpha by being the first initiate of the sorority and having continued alumnae involvement that spanned the most rocky times in the sorority's history.

Beginning as a friend of the founders , she worked with all of the early leaders of the sorority, including Ida Shaw Martin and Wilma Wilson Sharp. No matter who was leading the sorority, Hattie Kelly Thomas could be counted on to "Give Full Measure."

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Sorority adds two new alumnae chapters The Livingston, AL, Alumnae Chapter was chartered April27, 1999, with eight alumnae members from the Zeta Rho Chapter. For more information, contact Carole Welborn, P.O. Box 912, Livingston, AL 354 70, 601-4823231 or carole567@juno.com.

The Raleigh, NC, Alumnae Chapter was chartered May 1. 1999, with eight alumnae members. For more information, contact Tonja Weikle, 3612 Glenraven Dr., Raleigh, NC 27604, 9 19-871-0287 or rta1622@aol.com.

Alumnae sought to serve as Centennial coordinators The Centennial Celebration Committee is seeking up to five alumnae from each collegiate chapter, active and inactive, to assist in coordinating special activities in connection with Alpha Sigma Alpha's Centennial celebration.

To receive additional information about serving as a coordinator, please contact Executive Director Lisa Tait Longo at national headquarters, 317-871-2920 or Jtlongo@alphasigmaalpha.org.

Epsilon Lambda Chapter to hold reunion Epsilon Lambda Chapter will hold a reunion during homecoming weekend, Oct. 1-3, at the University of Pittsburg-Johnstown.

For more information contact Cindy Vukelich Stevens, 215-4485214 or cynthia.stevens@ey.com.

National Volunteer Retreat held in Indianapolis Alpha Sigma Alpha held a National Volunteer Retreat Aug. 12-15 in Indianapolis, IN. Attending the retreat were national officers, advisors and other sorority volunteers. It was an opportunity to Jearn new skills and develop team spirit.

NOTE

For information about serving as an Alpha Sigma Alpha volunteer, please see the nomination form in this issue.

Alpha Sigma Alpha website gets a new look Be sure to check out Alpha Sigma Alpha's newly redesigned website at alphasigmaalpha.org.

The new site features a private side called Alpha Net, which gives members the opportunity to look up resource materials, participate in discussions and search for "lost" sisters. all in a private setting.

For more information on the new site or to provide feedback, please contact Director of Communications Teresa Boyer Fishback, ~K. at national headquarters, 317-87 1-2920 or tfishback@alphasigmaalpha.org.

You can now e-mail directly to any department at national headquarters by using the e-mail addresses below: The Phoenix: phoenix@alphasigmaalpha.org Chapter Services Department: chapservices@alphasigmaalpha.org Alumnae Services Department: alumnae@alphasigmaalpha.org Finance Department: finance@alphasigmaalpha.org Foundation: foundation@alphasigmaalpha.org

Did you know?

Oct. 23, 1999 is Make A Difference Day, 800-416-3824 or http:/ /www.makeadifferenceday.com Nov. 15, 1999 is National Philanthropy Day, 800-666-3863 Dec. 5, 1999 is International Volunteer Day, http:/ /www.unv.org Jan. 17, 2000 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, 202-606-5000 or http: I /www.nationalservice.org April 9 路 15, 2000 is National Volunteer Week, 202-729-8000 or http://www.pointsollight.org

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It's all in a day's work Who needs Mr. Right when you can have a job as a leadership consultant for Alpha Sigma Alpha?

BY BRENDA FINDLEY, HH Past Leadership Consultant who lived to tell this tale

Recently while traveling the friendly skies, I was flipping through an airline magazine. An article titled, "The 10 Coolest Jobs," caught my attention.

Knowing full well that I myself have had the privilege of having one of these jobs, I decided to see what the article had to say. You can only imagine my surprise when my previous work experience was

not listed among those such as being the designer for Miss Piggy's clothing, a taster for Ben & Jerry's ice cream and creating the interior designs for Hard Rock Cafes across the nation.

Now I am sure that the author of this article did much research, and I hate to take the wind out of his sails, but there is one job he obviously did not know about.

For if this man (we won't hold that against him) had done his homework, he would have found out how "cool" it is to travel as a leadership consultant for Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Opportunities that I will never forget and will forever appreciate were all a part of this package, along with full insurance coverage and a resume that just screams, "Give this woman a job!" Trust me the

latter two will be important to you all too soon .

So what makes this job so cool?

Maybe it was the opportunity to bask in the glory of true independence and travel without spending a dime (did I mention I got to keep all of the frequent flyer miles).

Or was it the chance to meet sisters scattered nationwide and call just about anywhere home for five days?

No, I think it was eating out and not having to pick up the tab, not paying rent, staying up late and talking about everything I had done or experienced prior to arriving at my current destination, showering in over 20 different states (and you thought there was no need for shower shoes after college). serving as a mentor, counselor and friend , really feeling impor-

Six to travel for Alpha Sigma Alpha

BY KELLY GILLESPIE MILER, EH Director of Chapter Services

Six women will be traveling for Alpha Sigma Alpha during the 1999-2000 academic year. These women came to national headquarters for three weeks at the end of the summer to train for their time on the road.

Jennifer Hassett Jennifer Rassett, ZB, earned her degree in education with an emphasis in physical education from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She served her chapter as president, vice president, chaplain , social chair and standards board committee member.

Jennifer was an athletic trainer, orientation leader and campus tour guide.

She was on the dean's list and voted homecoming queen. She served as the Mid-American Greek Council Association Northern Area Vice President and assisted in hosting a regional conference on her campus.

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Lindsay Reynolds Lindsay Reynolds, BK, received her degree in elementary education from Western Illinois University. Lindsay served her chapter as chaplain, a member of the rush and membership committees and as a Panhellenic rush counselor. The chapter honored her as the Sister of the Year and as a Frost Fidelity Award nominee.

On campus Lindsay worked as a resident assistant for two years, served on the Student Alumni Council and the University Union Board and was a member of GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol). She is recognized in Who's Who Among Students of American Universities and Colleges.

Kelly Woody Kelly Woody, llP, graduated from Elon College with a degree in international studies. She served her chapter as vice president of public relations and recruitment.

She was involved in campus orientation and was the assistant to the coordinator of the regional National Orientation

Directors Association conference. She was president and secretary of GAMMA. She made the national dean's list, is a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society and is recognized in Who's Who Among Students of American Universities and Colleges.

Laura Zabel Laura Zabel, IlK, is a graduate of University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor of science in interpersonal/ organizational relations. She served her chapter as vice president of programming and ritual. public relations chair and social chair and was voted the Big Sister of the Year. She also served as the Panhellenic vice president of programming.

Laura was student government co-chair of Oktoberfest, a member of the orientation staff and was in the cast and crew of theater department performances. She was the recipient of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Outstanding New Member award.

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tant for the first time in my life, flying an airplane (that could take another article), hiking in the mountains, seeing Niagara Falls for the first time and thinking to myself, "Ha, this is my job!"

Every spring Alpha Sigma Alpha hires five to six outstanding recent graduates to travel as leadership consultants. These women spend their first year out of college traveling from chapter to chapter conducting leadership training with individual officers and helping each chapter discover avenues to reach their full potential. Each visit is approximately five days but the experience is worth a lifetime.

A national headquarters staff member takes care of all the travel arrangements, and the national organization picks up the bill. Meals and sleeping accommoda-

lions are taken care of by the host chapter. Leadership consultants are given a stipend to buy clothing and luggage before traveling begins and insurance coverage is provided for close to nothing.

There is also paid vacation time such as fall break, winter break and, yes, the ever-so-popular spring break.

Now if this little article has done its job and sparked your curiosity or if having spring break for another year has completely sold you on the idea of traveling as a leadership consultant, let me tell you what to do next. Take a minute and talk to a leadership consultant when she visits your campus sometime during the 1999-2000 academic year. You can also call national headquarters and ask for Kelly Gillespie Miller, EH, director of

chapter e1vices. Kelly will be able to answer questions you don't even have yet.

Then. anytime before J an. 10, 2000, APPLY, APPLY, APPLY! The opportunity of a lifetime is knocking at your door. I know you heard that knock and hoped it was Mr. Right. bul who needs Mr. Right when you can have a job like this? When you graduate from college you will be ready for anythingand with this job that is just what you will get. Spend that first year between leaving the comforts of college life and facing the "real world" traveling for Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Hey, it's all in a day's work.

Marissa Zolna Marissa Zolna, fO , is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. She has a bachelor's degree in speech communication and was a public relations major.

She served her chapter as vice president of alumnae and heritage and represented her campus at the 1998 Mid-American Greek Council Association conference.

She was active in the Public Relations Student Society of America and The Agency, a student run public relations firm. She was on the homecoming committee and Greek week steering committee and was a Panhellenic rush counselor and member of Panhellenic women's empowerment committee.

Nina Barber Nina Barber, AA, will be serving as Alpha Sigma Alpha Chapter Development Coordinator during her second year of traveling for the sorority.

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served her chapter as alumnae relations chair and as a member of the standards board and philanthropy committee.

As Chapter Development Coordinator.

Nina will be working to provide specialized help to chapters.

The 1999路2000 leadership consultants are , front from left, Jennifer Rassell, ZB, Kelly Wood , ~ P . Laura Zabel , ~K. back, Nina Barber, AA , lindsay Reynolds , BK, and Marissa Zolna , ro.

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QUOTA/TOTAL Chapters taking quota through formal recruitment or continuous open bidding, making total or bothjor the 1998-99 school year; according to records received at Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters as of April30, 1999

QUOTA

Zeta Mu, Missouri Western State College

Alpha Gamma, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Zeta Nu, Moravian College, PA

Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS

Zeta Xi, Lindenwood University, MO

Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS

Zeta Rho, University of West Alabama

Nu Nu, Drexel University, PA

Zeta Tau, Grand Valley State University, Ml

Beta Theta, Central Michigan State University

Zeta Upsilon, Lynchburg College, VA

Beta Kappa, Western Illinois University Beta Mu, Henderson State University, AR

TOTAL

Beta Pi, Concord College, WV

Phi Phi, Northwest Missouri State University

Beta Rho, Northern Illinois University

Beta Epsilon, James Madison University, VA

Beta Sigma, Southwest Missouri State University

Delta Iota, University of Deleware

Beta Upsilon, Indiana State University

Zeta Eta, Rockhurst College, MO

Gamma Zeta, University of Arkansas-Monticello Gamma Eta, Pennsylvania State University

BOTH

Gamma lambda, Loyola Univesity, IL

Alpha, Longwood College, VA

Delta Epsilon, Mansfield University, PA

Alpha Beta, Truman State University, MO

Delta Sigma, Saginaw Valley State University, Ml

Beta Beta, University of Northern Colorado

Delta Chi, Bloomsburg College, PA

Zeta Zeta, Central Missouri State University

Epsilon Alpha, Southern Arkansas University

Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK

Epsilon Eta, Virginia Wesleyan College

Beta lambda, University of Central Arkansas

Epsilon Theta, Pennsylvania State University-Behrend College

Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY

Epsilon lambda, University of Pittsburg-Johnstown

Gamma Omega, Eastern Illinois University

Epsilon Nu, State University of New York at Brockport

Delta Kappa, University of Southern Indiana

Epsilon Rho, William Patterson College, NJ

Delta Nu-A, Kettering University, Ml

Epsilon Tau, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Delta Upsilon, University of Texas -San Antonio

Epsilon Chi, Goldey-Beacom College, DE

Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University

Zeta Alpha, Missouri Southern State College

Epsilon Kappa, Millersville University, PA

Zeta Beta, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Epsilon Mu, The College of New Jersey

Zeta Kappa, Minnesota State University at Mankato

Zeta Gamma, Gannon University, PA

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CALL FOR N O MINATI O NS

Leadership for the 21st Century

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he 2000 Alpha Sigma Alpha nominating committee has been appointed and will soon begin work on selecting the slate of officers for the 2000-2002 biennium. Linda Bonine Rogers, M, has been named chairman.

The nominating committee is directed to identify, interview and select candidates for national council.

The national council establishes a vision for the future and sets direction for the biennium. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated care and concern for the sorority and skills in leadership and setting direction. There is no prerequisite service required for

nomination to the national council or appointment as a national officer.

The nominating committee needs your assistance in identifying qualified Alpha Sigma Alphas to serve on the national council and to serve as national officers. In order to complete deliberations in time to notify all chapters and members of the slate of officers, Nov. 1, 1999, has been set as a deadline for recommendations received through The Phoenix.

The nominating process The nominating committee serves an important role in not only selecting 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 skills, experience 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 on to the national council with recommendations. The national council will make appointments in the spring.

AIA call for nominations and interest form The election of the Alpha Sigma Alpha National Council for the 2000-2002 biennium will be held at the 2000 National Convention in June. 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 -------------------------------------

Yourname ___________________________________________________________________________________ I would like to become an A'f.A volunteer in the area of--------------------------------------------------Return by Nov. 1, 1999, to Linda Bonine Rogers, 1017 Quail Run, Wyoming, DE 19934.

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The women of the Grand Valley State University, Ml , Colony are the first recipients of the Grand Valley Panhellenic Council award for high academic achievement. The colony maintains the highest GPA of all National Panhellenic Conference and Interfraternity Council organizations on campus .

Zeta Zetas danced their way to 1st place in the Central Missouri State University philanthropic variety show. The chapter donated money to Operation Helping Hands during this campus fundraiser.

Beta Nu Ritual Chairman Andrea Jean Bayer recently received the chapter's Sister of the Month award. A member of several honor societies on the Murray State University, KY , campus , Andrea also has participated in many mission trips that took her from Panama City to Moscow, Russia.

Delta Nu-A Chapter members at Kettering University, Ml , recently claimed the indoor soccer and basketball championships .

The women are pictured here during their summer retreat.

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Zeta Kappas received third place during a lip sync contest for Frost Days held at Minnesota State University. Chapter members performed "It's Raining Men. "

left: Epsilon Taus at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County volunteer at the Good Shepard Center where time is spent with "at risk" girls. Chapter members visit and play games with the troubled teenagers every other week.

Bottom: The women of the Illinois Institute of Technology Colony received five awards of recognition at the school 's annual Greek excellence awards. The awards banquet was held on Apri118 , 1999, bringing Greek week festivities to a close. Also recognized were the colony's advisors, Dr. Bill Grimshaw and Helen Oloroso.

Roni lozano is the vice president of public relations and recruitment for the Zeta Sigma Chapter. A junior with a communications major, Roni holds an academic scholarship for being on the dean 's list at the University of Incarnate Word.

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Above: The Zeta Mu Chapter basketball team poses with the scoreboard after defeating the first place team during a game at Missouri Western State College . left: Doing their part to keep the community beautiful are Beta lambdas at the University of Central Arkansas.

Bottom: Epsilon Eta Chapter members represented the sorority during the annual Virginia Wesleyan College Day.

left: Zeta Omicrons Kim Burzycki , Meghan Budinger and Deanna Brooker attend the Founders' Day banquet.

Members of the chapter at Muskingum College , OH , made Thanksgiving decorations for a local nursing home.

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Beta Pis at Concord College, WV, take part in keeping West Virginia clean by participating in the Adopt-a-Highway program.

Nakisha Crockett and Christine Soucie , Beta Betas, were chairmen of the Mom 's Day committee . The chapter members at the University of Northern Colorado took their mothers to a dinner playhouse production of "Clue. "

Phi Phi Chapter members at Northwest Missouri State University celebrate the chapter's 70th anniversary. From left are Amy Jesse , Kate Counter, Lisa Lewis and Mandy Johnson .

Members of the Delta Rho Chapter gather on the Elon College, NC, campus to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

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Bottom: Members of Beta Sigma Chapter at Southwest Missouri State University take time out after volunteering for the Special Olympics track meet.

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Chapters report on winter and spring activities

Southwestern IN alumnae members Sherry Money Smith , IlK, and Cherry Mayo Endress, IlK, open gifts from their secret sisters.

Southwestern IN

Alumnae enjoy secret sister program The Southwestern Indiana Alumnae Chapter enjoyed a successful secret sister program this past year. Alumnae members picked another alumnae "secret sister" through a drawing held at the first meeting last fall. Chapter members corresponded with their secret sister during the next few months and exchanged anonymou s gifts at the annual chapter holiday party.

A love shower was held in February to support the Chrysalis House, a home that assists women recovering from addictions. Chapter members met at a local library to donate gifts and learn more about the center.

Items donated included children's clothing, household linens, cleaning supplies and women's clothing. ln March secret sisters were revealed during a regular business meeting, and an associate from a local garden center showed members how to get their houses ready for spring.

Hattiesburg, MS

Denver, CO

Alumnae start year with brunch and birthdays

Alums and collegians celebrate charter day

The Hattiesburg, MS, chapter began its year with a brunch in the home of President Dolly Purvis Loyd, Bll. They celebrated the birthdays of Dolly and Lynn Jones Meador, Btl. The group observed Founders' Day in November at the Hattiesburg Country Club. Lynn Jones Meador served as hostess and Ursula Jones, Btl, presented the program.

In December, the members attended a holiday luncheon in the home of Susan Taylor Tullos, Btl. A traditional ornament exchange took place.

Contributions were made to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation and to the Zeta Rho chapter at the University of West Alabama.

Dolly Purvis Loyd, Btl

The Denver alumnae kicked off the spring with a tour of the Celestial Seasonings factory in Boulder, CO. Then Dottie Haug Healy, BB, introduced a new program to the alumnae about the Colorado History Museum.

The alumnae have been working closely with the Women's Bean Project and help with Special Olympics.

The Beta Beta Chapter held a charter day on Feb. 20, to celebrate the awarding of the chapter's charter on Feb. 19, 1916. Alumnae were invited to help in the celebration. Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, spoke about what is being planned for the upcoming centennial celebration and Nancy Lucas McFaddin, BB, told the collegians about alumnae activities.

April 10, 1999, brought the installation of new alumnae from Beta Beta and Zeta Pi Chapters, hosted by Ann Cliff Barkdoll, BB , at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church . Then the

Hattiesburg Alumnae Chapter members celebrate Founders' Day. They are Ursula Jones, Bll, lynn Jones Meador, Bll, Dorothy Holifield Thomsen , Bll, Susan Taylor Tullos, Bll, Gail lucas, Bll, and Vennie Peel Wilson , Bll.

Terri Higgs Sauter, ilK

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ACTION age included disposable Kodak cameras in recognition of the 50th anniversary of George Eastman House, one of the world's top repositories for historic photos, film and can1eras.

Greater Rochester alumnae welcomed eight Epsilon Nu seniors into alumnae membership. President Sharon Sterner, ri, presided over a series of candlelight devotions for the seniors' lifetime Alpha Sigma Alpha journey. Each senior received a crown member pin.

Sharon Sterner, ri Kansas City, MO

Members hold Valentine's tea

Collegians and alumnae at the Beta Beta chapter house for charter day.

Denver Alumnae Panhellenic Awards luncheon was held with two ASA alumnae in the running for ''Women of the Year" and the "Alumnae Achievement Award."

Heather Canevari, BB Tulsa, OK

Chapter hosts meeting with Muskogee alums

Greater Rochester, NY

Valentine care package sent to Smith Center The Greater Rochester alumnae sent a Valentine's Day care package to the Alpha Sigma Alpha classroom at the S. June Smith Center. The pack-

The Kansas City Alumnae Chapter began 1999 with a Valentine's tea on Feb. 14 at the new home of Johanna Gardner. ZZ. Everyone enjoyed the tea and the delicious Valentine's Day treats on what was a beautiful, sunny winter day. The alumnae brought household items for New House, a local women's shelter. School items were also donated for the S. June Smith Center.

A salad luncheon at the home of Chasley Belchers took place in March.

Tulsa alumnae host Muskogee alumnae at a meeting. From left are Stephanie Cain Anderson , Bf, Cindy Ulrich, Bf, and Erin Carpenter, Br.

The Tulsa Alumnae Chapter held its first meeting after winter break in the home of Bobbie Thompson Burwell, Bf. It included a program on massage/spa therapy. Patricia Little from Bodyworx Healthcare Center and Day Spa was the guest speaker.

Members from the Muskogee Alumnae Chapter also attended the meeting.

In March members met at the home of Regina Brooks Sharp, Bf, for the annual Dub's bridge program. Also this spring was a work night at the Tulsa Special Olympics headquarters.

Members helped with various projects.

Members wrapped up the year in May with the end of the year salad supper, which included the installation of officers for 1999-2000.

Kelly Webster Yates, Br

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There was a brown bag auction and a new alumnae member ceremony to initiate local graduating collegians into the chapter.

April brought an evening with family and ftiends at a local comedy club.

Ann Campbell Nielsen, cPcP

Indianapolis, IN

Chapter gears up for spring The Indianapolis alumnae chapter geared up for spting at a meeting hosted by Ruth Graddy Stickland, BY, on March 2. Speaker Lisa Galvin presented slides of beautiful gardens, some from inception to their present state, including her own. The program included information on plants and their vatieties, how to group plants for the greatest impact and mulch.

April lO found the Indianapolis alumnae on their third histone landmarks walking tour, led by Richard Vonnegut. This was followed by lunch at a Chinese restaurant.

For the May 15 meeting, the chapter was again on the move to Advance, IN. Carol Batts Johnson, XX, hosted a soup and salad pitch-in.

Inspired by the March meeting, everyone brought and exchanged plants from their gardens.

Lucy Eskridge Rockstrom, TT

Attending the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter Valentine meeting are, from left, Linda Wyrick Lineback XX, Judith Smith Hallet, XX, Lucile Roth Anderson, BY, and Barbara Martin Kassing, BY.

Washington, DC, alumnae at Normandie Farms Restaurant for a holiday luncheon. The are, from left, Geraldine Vang Cox, NN, Cretia Rowlette, <l><l>, Kathy Wilson Burke, NN, Carolyn Mulford, AB, Claudia Exler Kubis, NN, Maureen Herring Harvey, AA, Elizabeth Benson Scheuble, AA, Mary Watson and Judith Whipp Parkison, BO. Springfield, MO

Maryvate, MO

Chapter forms advisory board

Chapter hosts senior send off

The Sptingfield Alumnae Chapter has teamed up to help the Beta Sigma Chapter at Southwest Missouti State University. Under the direction of chapter advisor Patty Stanton Coonrod, BL, a complete advisory board with nine alumnae women has been formed. ln April the Sptingfield alumnae worked with the Beta Sigma collegians at the area Special Olympics. In May was the favotite meeting of the yearthe annual senior salad supper, honoting the Beta Sigma graduating seniors.

Sharron Eddlemon Walling, BI

The Maryville alumnae chapter began the new year with a Saturday morning coffee meeting at the home of Beverly Bird, <P<P. Plans were made at that meeting to reserve the Wesley Center for April's senior send-off.

The March meeting was hosted by Shirley French Job, <P<P. On April 8, the Alpha Sigma Alphas from campus enjoyed the senior send-off. Bingo and prizes were enjoyed by all, along with multiple kinds of food. Gifts were given to all the graduating seniors.

For the May meeting, the alumnae chapter traveled to Kansas City.

Marton King Rosecrans, <P<P, was the hostess.

LaVona Stalcup Reid, cPcP Washington, DC

Members enjoy the season and sisterhood The Washington, DC, Alumnae Chapter began the year with a pot luck luncheon at the home of Judy Whipp Parkinson, BO. Members sampled the culinary efforts of fellow members and caught up on summer activities.

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ALUMNAE annual luncheon at a local French restaurant. The roaring fire , holiday decorations and famous popovers helped members enjoy the spirit of the season and sisterhood.

Katharine Wilson Burke, N San Diego, CA

Alumnae enjoy lunch and shopping Lunch, shopping and a meeting were enjoyed by San Diego alumnae in February at the Veijas Indian Reservation near San Diego.

The shops on the reservation are in Indian village style. Indian music and dancing formed the entertainment.

A meeting in May at the home of Jackie Wisherd, BX, was followed by lunch. Programs for 1999-2000 were planned.

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a Rochester healer and a Lily Dale spiritualist.

Buffalo Panhellenic held a spring fashion show and dinner, along with a Chinese auction at Salvator's Italian Gardens, one of western New York's fmest supper clubs. The alumnae chapter, guided by Joan Grarmis Roy, flTI , served as host and major contributor to much of the evening's success.

Harry's Harbour Place Grille on the waterfront was a perfect choice for the chapter's spring luncheon and installation of officers, chaired by Debbie Kron Wingate, r2. first vice president.

Beth Lawrence Lucia, flTI , had all participate in her neighborhood's yard and garage sale, to put a successful financial finish to a notable year.

Donette Prittirtg TIUlflow, fiJI Columbus. OH

Chapter enjoys holiday luncheon The Wesley Glen dining room was decorated beautifully for the annual Columbus, OH, Alumnae Chapter holiday luncheon. In December, the chapter wraps up old business and discusses plans for the coming year.

The next meeting was in early spring at a member's home.

Stacey Resnick Rychlewski, fi

Buffalo, NY

Busy spring in Buffalo Buffalo alumnae welcomed 1999 with a Ground Hog's Day program entitled "Psychic Predictions and Reiki Healing" at the University Inn and Conference Center in Amherst, NY, chaired by Beth Lawrence Lucia, Tif1.

Coffee and dessert were served to the capacity crowd as alums listened to

San Diego alumnae enjoy a day at the Veijas Indian Reservation.

Attending the Columbus, OH , Alumnae Chapter holiday luncheon are Pam Cheek Free , AA, Thelma Sallee Glick, AA, Mildred Nalley Creager, AA, Margaret Kinkade Martin, AA, Frances Wilkins Me New, BE, Stacey Resnick Rychlewski , ri, Marth Ward Bell , AA, Carrol Day Boylan , AA, Helen Cronin Dineen, PP, and Patricia O'Toole , AA.

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Chapter celebrates 25th anniversary

New alumnae chapter in Charlotte

Chapter celebrates 50 years

Chicago Metro alumnae began the year by participating in an extension presentation at the Illinois Institute of Technology. The Women's Interest Group (TWIG) became the newest Alpha Sigma Alpha colony a few weeks later.

The chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary Feb. 13 with a spaghetti dinner at the home of Anne Kutz Manno, rn. The theme was red and white, as alums took a trtp down memory lane to the 1970s. Members brought pictures of themselves from 1973.

Members learned the art of creative stamping at the home of Beth Zubinski Heidel, rn. in March.

In May members gathered to learn about the benefits of and get a massage at the home of Mary Sidhu Pittman, EB.

The Charlotte, NC, area alumnae are very excited about the newest Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae chapter.

The first meeting was held on Nov. 12, 1998, at the home of President Angela Dantzler Bauldree, BZ. During this meeting plans were made for upcoming events.

A holiday party was held in December. Also held was a canned food drive for the Metrolina Food Bank. Members collected a 100 cans for 100 years of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

In February, members made rush "goodie" baskets for Delta Rho Chapter at Elon College, NC , and provided support for a successful spring rush.

Nearly 25 women from 17 chapters were founding members of the new chapter.

Christine Reising Keeley, EB

Suzie Hemby Amick, LlP

In February, the Dayton Alumnae, including spouses, met at the home of Cheryl Junkins Hartman, B2,, to celebrate Valentine's Day with a sweetheart dinner. In March, the chapter met at the Olive Garden restaurant for lunch. In May, the Dayton Alumnae celebrated 50 years of sisterhood at a charter day function at the home of Laura Gadbau Laclede, AA. The chapter is planning to hold an Ohio State Day for Founders' Day, Nov. 13, 1999, in Dayton. The event will include the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus Alumnae Chapters along with the Alpha Alpha Chapter at Miami University, OH, and the Zeta Omicron Chapter at Muskingum College, OH. For more information, see the Dayton Alumnae Chapter website at www.angelfrre.com/oh/ asadaytonalum.

Laura Gadbau Laclede, AA Cincinnati, OH

Philanthropic Spring On Saturday, Feb. 13, the Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter met at the home of Terri Elliff, Zf, for a chapter meeting and salad luncheon.

Cathy Harbaugh Zimmer, XX, and Shirley Sledz Wakefield, AA, co-hosted the event. In addition to bringing a salad, each member also brought socks to donate to the One Way Farm, which provides a loving and supportive enviroment to children who come from broken homes. ln March, the chapter hosted a pizza party with the children at the One Way Farm, and members were asked to donate canned goods.

Julianne Driscoll, fA

Members of the newly formed Charlotte Alumnae Chapter are Rebecca Bowen Hendron, <1><1>, Margie Durso, f'l', J. Brooke Zehmer, BE, Angela Dantzler Bauldree, BZ, Elizabeth (liz) Moore, BIT, Jill D. Hall , LlP, Sue Page, LlP, Heide Gantz, BK, Alicia Jennings, .:lP, and Cathy McBride, Br. 28 SUMMER 1999

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ALUMNAE STARS Featuring the accomplishments of individual Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae Alumna turns hobby into successful business

Keri Abbott, Er

Weather anchor receives seal of approval Richmond area WR1C1V8 weather anchor Keri Abbott, Epsilon Gamma, works the morning and noon shows. "Good Morning Richmond" and "8 News at Noon."

In 1998 Keri received the National Weather Association's Television Weathercaster Seal of Approval, an important accomplishment in her field. This involved a written test and an on air evaluation by a committee of other broadcast meteorologists.

Keri received a degree in mass communications with a concentration in broadcasting from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1995. She is now working toward a second bachelor's degree in geoscience from Mississippi State University. In August she received a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from MSU. Keri lives in Richmond, VA, with her daughter June Elizabeth .

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Barbara Stout Carter, Chi Chi, has turned a hobby and a love of Christmas into a successful business.

She is the founder of "Slickville Santas," started several years ago with a kiln she received as a gift from her sister Eva Marie Stout Watson (also a member of Chi Chi).

Barbara makes and paints over 200 different Santas, mostly figurines and ornaments, which are glazed and fired . She then sells them through craft shows and often has people call with special orders.

The name Slickville comes from a small town that was in east central Barbara Stout Carter, XX

Indiana before the turn of the century. The town's main industry was producing drainage tiles.

Barbara retired two years ago after 40 years as a home economics and science teacher, school librarian and school corporation media director.

Before retirement, Barbara was active in numerous professional organizations and served on the advisory board of the Indiana State Library.

Barbara received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Ball State Teachers College (now Ball State University).

She has been active in the Muncie alumnae chapter since 1952. Barbara lives in central Indiana with her husband Gordon.

Pauline Fijalkewicz,

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Computer researcher working on second masters Pauline Fijalkewicz, Delta Eta, is currently working on a second master's degree in humancomputer interaction from De Paul University.

She received her first master's degree in computer science from the University of lllinois at UrbanaChampaign. Her research involved intelligent user interfaces that employ artificial intelligence techniques.

Currently Pauline works for Rockwell-Collins as a software engineer. She is researching adaptive user interfaces as well as working on decision-making systems and tools for prototyping cockpits.

Pauline received her undergraduate degree in computer science from De Paul University in 1995.

Pauline is active in the Windy City Alumnae Chapter. She started the chapter's website. She is the newly appointed chapter advisor for Delta Eta. Pauline is an active member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics

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Pauline lives in Chicago with her husband Todd Morgan.

AlA executive director receives certification, award

Executive director of Alpha Sigma Alpha since 1991, Lisa also has served as a leadership consultant, chairman of membership education and awards chairman.

A member of several executive associations, Lisa serves as the Fraternity Executives Association liaison to the Mid-American Greek Council Association (MGCA), which hosts the largest Greek student leadership conference in the country.

Lisa resides in Indianapolis with her husband Andy.

Lisa Tait Longo, Gamma Eta, recently became a Certified Association Executive, a professional certification offered by the American Society of Association Executives.

Lisa becomes one of only 2,500 CAEs in the nation.

In November 1998 Lisa received the Edgar Snydar Award from the Center for Service Leadership at Pennsylvania State University in recognition of her service and leadership in her professional community.

Lisa received her bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and her master's degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University. She also is a recent graduate of the Institutes of Organizational Management at the University of Oklahoma.

Nora Ten Broeck, Beta Kappa, was recently recognized with three awards at the Diamond Anniversary Convention of the American College Personnel Association held in Atlanta.

Nora received the Commission XVIICommuter Student and Adult Leamer Award for Outstanding Public Relations Program, first runner up for Outstanding Public Relations Program and nominee for

Lisa Tait Longo , fH

Nora Ten Broeck, BK

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College personnel administrator receives awards

Outstanding Commuter Student Program.

Nora developed the programs as part of her job as assistant director of student activities at Towson University, Towson, MD. Nora graduated from Western Illinois University in 1991. She received a master's degree in college student personnel services from Western Illinois University in 1996.

Nora has served the sorority as a leadership consultant, collegiate editor and chairman of membership education. Currently she is chapter advisor to Epsilon Tau Chapter at the University of MarylandBaltimore County and feature editor of The Phoenix.

Nora's professional affiliations include the American College Personnel Association and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

She lives in Towson, MD.

Convention bureau executive receives certification Dolli Kuehn Kight, Delta Kappa, recently was designated a Certified Destination Management Executive, the highest educational achievement recognized by the tourism industry. Currently there are only 30 CDMEs in the world.

Dolli is the executive director of the Evansville, IN, Convention and Visitors Bureau. She is the youngest person and only the second woman to hold this position. She began

Dolli Kuehn Kight, ~K her career with the Evansville bureau in 1992 as convention sales manager and was named executive director in September 1997.

Dolli attended the University of Southern Indiana where she received degrees in marketing and management.

Dolly maintains a busy schedule of community and professional activities. She is secretary for the Friends of Mesker Park Zoo, marketing committee member of the Reitz Home Museum, vice president of the Southern Indiana Regional Tourism Marketing Cooperative and vice president of the Association of Indiana Convention and Visitors Bureaus.

She is a Junior Achievement leader for her daughters' school and active with her church.

Dolli lives in Evansville, IN, with her husband Scott and daughters Amanda and Chandler.

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FOUNDED- Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, November 15, 1901 FOUNDERS - Louise Cox Carper, Juliette Hundley Gilliam, Mary Williamson Hundley, Virginia Boyd Noell, Calva Watson Wootton

NATIONAL COUNCIL President- Suzanne M. Kilgannon, BI, 1645 W. Walnut Lawn #211, Springfield, MO 65807 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

Treasurer -Joanne Burroughs Zabaldo, B0, 3609 W. Cleveland St., Tampa, FL 33609 Trustee- Suzanne M. Kilgannon, BI

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF Executive Director- Lisa Tait Longo, rH, ltlongo@alphasigmaalpha.org

Trustee - Barbara Lombrano Williamson, HH

Director of Chapter Services Kelly Gillespie Miller, EH, kmiller@alphasigmaalpha.org

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Director of Finance and Administration George Ann McClain, Bl, gmcclain@alphasigmaalpha.org

9001 Wesleyan Rd., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268

Director of Programming and Alumnae Services -Jennifer Griggs, EE, jgriggs@alphasigmaalpha.org

Phone: 317-871-2920 FAX: 317-871-2924 E-mail: asa@alphasigmaalpha.org Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday (do not participate in daylight savings time)

Director of Communications Teresa Boyer Fishback, AK, tfishback@alphasigmaalpha.org Assistant Director of Development for the Foundation- Pam Schumann, pschumann@alphasigmaalpha.org

Collegiate Development CoordinatorNina Barber, , nbarber@alphasigmaalpha.org Financial Records Administrator- Floyd Reeves, freeves@alphasigmaalpha.org Financial Records Administrator- Gino Hill, ghill@alphasigmaalpha.org

LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS Jennifer Rassett, ZB, lc1 @alphasigmaalpha.org Lindsay Reynolds, BK, lc2@alphasigmaalpha.org Kelly Woody, AP, lc3@alphasigmaalpha.org Laura Zabel, AK, lc4@alphasigmaalpha.org Marissa Zolna, rn, lc5@alphasigmaalpha.org

Vice President of Alumnae- Debbie Sharp Craig, ZZ, 2300 Norwalk Dr., Colleyville, TX 76034

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Vice President of Programs- Marianne Busch Bullock, B0, 13715 Blazey Dr., Houston, TX 77041 Vice President of Finance- Barbara Lombrano Williamson, HH, 2804 Lake Crest Dr., Flower Mound, TX 75022 Vice President of CommunicationsDolly Purvis Loyd, BA, 225 Sherwood Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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Delegate- Diane Yencic James, HH, 966 S. 260th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762 First Alternate - Lynne Rachel Chambers, A, 1211 Santa Anna, Richmond, VA 23229 Second Alternate - Lori White Scott, EE Third Alternate- Suzanne M. Kilgannon, BI

FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman- Leslie Maxwell Ziringer, rH, 4082 Hilty Rd ., Export, PA 15632 Vice Chairman - Cindy Fundis Smith, EE, 29 E. 113th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64114 Secretary- Sidney Gremillion Allen, 'lt'lt, 1355 Sheppard St. #205, Minden, LA 71055

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• Keep an address book of special sisters with whom you want to keep in touch.

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Celebrating A!A's Centennial

lOOYearsof Making a Difference In 2001 Alpha Sigma Alpha will be 100 years old. It will be a time to celebrate Alpha Sigma Alpha sisterhood and achievements. The celebration will begin with

the Centennial Convention in June 2000 and culminate with regional celebrations on Founders' Day in 2001. The goal is to include as many members in celebration activities as possible, so read on and see where you can join in the celebration of a centmy.

National Narcissus Planting Project This exciting project is already underway, but it's not too late to participate.

AJ.A members will beautify college campuses and communities across the nation through the National Narcissus Planting Project.

Virglnla narcissus bulbs have been shipped to all collegiate chapters. Indlvidual alumnae and alumnae chapters also are encouraged to participate. Planting instructions and "I dig AJ.A" gloves accompany each shipment. Bulbs will be planted between September and October 1999 to allow time for the bulbs to grow and be in full bloom by the sorority's centennial year.

Parade of Flags An exciting part of the Centennial Convention will be a parade of Dags, representing each collegiate chapter.

Chapters have received detailed information about the size and design parameters for the flags. There will be lots of opportunity for creativity, so each chapter can highlight its own history, campus and community.

Alumnae Reunions Reunions will be the focus of the Centennial Convention, as all alumnae are being encouraged to rendezvous in Richmond. The convention schedule will allow for plenty of opportunities for alumnae to gather for small group activities with sisters they know. Reunions also will be an integral part of the regional Founders' Day celebrations in 2001.

Centennial Chairman/Coordinators Centennial Celebration Committee: Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB, chairman, Founders' Day 2001; Elaine Raihm Fuerst, B~, merchandizing and favors; Silvana Fillippo Richardson, r A, monthly activities; Eleanor Barbas Williams, A, Centennial Convention chairman; Frances Jacob Francis, BE, National Narcissus Planting Project; Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT, Centennial cruise; Sue Zorichak, BB, publications liaison; Marianne Busch Bullock, B速, programming; Jennifer Griggs, EE, staff liaison; Suzanne Kilgannon, Bl, national president; Lisa Tait Longo, fH, executive director

Each collegiate chapter will select a Chapter Centennial Chairman. She will attend the Centennial Convention June 28-July 2, 2000, along with her chapter's delegate. During the convention, she will receive special tralning to learn how to coordinate her chapter's monthly activities, philanthropic projects and other Centennial activities. She also will be expected to help coordinate the regional Founders' Day 2001 celebration with the other chapter centennial chairmen in her region.

Each chapter also will have several Centennial Alumnae Coordinators, alumnae who volunteer to assist their collegiate chapter with all the Centennial Celebration activities. There will be alumnae coordinators for inactive (closed) as well as active chapters. Alumnae, contact national headquarters if you are interested in helping your chapter.

Newsletters For most alumnae, their first and strongest ties to the sorority are through their collegiate chapter. The national organization will be helping each collegiate chapter send a newaletter to aD alumnae in early 2001. Chapters will be provided with a template and text about the centennial; each chapter will add its own news and announcements about its Founders' Day 2001 regional elebration. The newsletters will be mailed through national headquarters to all alumnae from each chapter. The cost of printing and mailing the newsletters will be covered by the national organization.

Note: Alumnae, to be sure you receive your chapter's newsletter, keep your address up to date with national headquarters.