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4 New membership program unveiled ith the beginning of a new year and the beginning of this new millennium, I believe that we as a society are using technology to communicate way too much! While technology is a good thing in some respects, I can also see a down side to all of this, we are losing that personal touch.

I was recently asked what I thought the sorority will be in the next 100 years. When I ponder what the future will be like, I think that the worst thing that could happen would be that we would be living in a world that revolved around computerized everything.

We could very well forget what it was like to actually be in the presence of someone, to feel the touch of a friend's hand, to reach out and comfort a saddened friend. We would never know the thrill of a hug or the surge ofjoy that comes when a friend or loved one experiences great joy in an accomplishment or the sadness and disappointment where you can reach out and actually touch that individual and gaze lovingly into his or her eyes and say, "I am sorry this happened to you."

Yes, technology does have a significant place in our future, but I hope we never forget the importance of that human touch. I don't want my world or the world of my five grandchildren to become completely computerized.

- Sidney Gremillion Allen, PP, Foundation t·rustee

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Editor's note: Do you have ome Opening thoughts you would like to share?

Write to the editor at Alpha Sigma Alpha ational HeadquaTters, 9001 Wesleyan Rd., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268 or email phoenix@alphasigmaalpha. org.

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A look at the new Alpha Sigma Alpha Advantage program.

6 Taking care of yourselfa physical inventory As part of the new Alpha Sigma Alpha

Advantage program, the physical inventory is aimed at helping members take a closer look at their physical health.

II Badge Day 2001 Wear your badge in honor of our founders.

I2 Centennial update A look at some of the events that will take

I4 New scholarship to be awarded New scholarship will aid student with moderate to severe hearing loss.

IS Woman of distinction U.S. Department of justice counsel is a woman of distinction.

I6 Delta Nu-A wins Crown of Excellence Award Chapter wins prestigious award two years in a row.

I7 Top collegiate and alumnae awards presented Three collegians and four alumnae honored at convention.

place during ALA's centennial celebration.

I3 Centennial cruise Join Alpha Sigma Alphas for a fun-filled vacation this summer.

I8 New chapter installed Zeta Chi installed at Niagara Univer ity.

I9 Web site has much to offer Check out our award winning web site today.

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EDITOR Editor/ Director of Communications Teresa Boyer Fishback, ~K lfishback@alphasigmaalpha .org

STAFF Senior Contributing Editor Nancy I.Z. Reese, BY jnreese2@home.com

Feature Editor Nora Ten Broeck, BK ntenbroeck@juno.com

Alumnae Editor Christine Reising Keeley, EB Christine. Keeley@add . ssw.abbott.com

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Collegiate Editor Sara Jane Lowe Komer, B~ sjlowekomer@hotmail.com

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Contributing Writer Margaret Barge Rimel, ~H maggirimel@yahoo.com

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The latest news from the national organization .

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Collegiate Stars Featu ring the accomplishmen ts of individual collegiate members.

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Featu ring the accomplishmen ts of individual alumnae.

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Alumnae Action The latest news from alumnae chapters from across the country.

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ON THE COVER Delta Kappa members (from left ) Christina jefferson, Erin Sprecher and Meredith Gilbert help each other study for fin als.

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ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA UNVEILS NEW PROGRAM

A!A Advantage will give members and the sarority an edge in deuelnping

women ifpaise and purpose

BY KELLY GILLESPIE MILLER, EH DirectoT of Chapter Services

"The fundamental object of a sorority is to cultivate those qualities which will help its members to meet more successfully the events of life. A sor01ity is the training ground for the cultivation of the act of living in harmony with other people. Cooperation can not be had where affection and trust are not. The first duty of sorority is, then, the nurture of the atmosphere of mutual love and fellowship in a common venture. Alpha Sigma Alpha has a definite work to perform throughout the lives of its members and through them a beneficent influence upon society at large."

-Louise Cox Carpe1; founder of A lpha Sigma A lfJha

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he e words from one of the founders remind us of th e many bene fits Alpha Sigma Alpha has provided to our members for more than 100 years. Because of th e sorori ty's commitme nt to individual growth , community deve lo pment and love for each other, we believe th e sorOJ; ty gives members an edge- an advantage over other studen ts, leader , and prospective employee . Th e oroi-it:y offers its member : • An advantage as a st:udent---<ieveloping academ ic potential.

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leadership skills and confidence to lead other .

• An advantage as an employeeproviding hands-on , p racti cal experiences in project manage ment, budge ting and motivati ng o th ers towards a common goal and purpose.

• An advantage as women-living and learning with oth er women with similar value and ambition . ow Alpha Sigma Alpha is giving its member a unique tool to gai n all this and THE PHOENIX OF AlPHA SIGMA AlPHA

more. A!A Advantage is the sorority's new lifetime membership development initiative designed for new members, initiates, seniors and alumnae.

This sorori ty initiative has benefited from the many good ideas and planning by sorority staff and volunteers. These women were instrumental in bringing their vision of a unique and value-added resource to each member. Alumnae and sorority volunteers shared their perspectives on the types of personal and professional development opportunities they would like to see Alpha Sigma Alpha provide for them. Chapter members and leaders gave their opinions and sh ared their wants and needs through surveys and focus groups.

It was clear that members wanted the tools and experiences to give them an advantage over other chapters and other individuals. They wanted something to make A~A stand out during recruitment and something that would help keep members interested and involved in the chapter throughout their collegiate membership. Both collegians and alumnae wanted a way to better connect both groups so that they could learn from each other and to better develop their sisterhood . In the initial planning stages, sorority volunteers and staff members brainstormed several components they believed were critical to m embers' development.

They wanted an initiative that was: Flexible-a program that members would enj oy and find relevant from the moment they joined as new members, throughout their collegiate years and then on to alumnae years.

Applicable-a series of learning opportunities that would compliment a member's personal and professional goals.

Integrated-utilizing campus and community resources, members would take advantage of existing learning opportunities instead of relying on others to do the work for them.

Inspiring-as members aspire to the sorority's ideals and values, the program would support the core values of ~A a·nd inspire life-lon g learning.

This initiative is designed to help members maximize their sorority experience in college and beyond. It's designed to give members maximum flexibility to learn about topics and experiences important to them. And it's designed to help individual members and chapters take advan tage of resources, activities and opportunities that exist right in their own communities.

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A!A Advantage consists of four modules- new member, initiate, senior and alumna-the four phases of a member's sorority life. Each module centers around learning based on one of the lines of the Creed of Alpha Sigma Alpha. The new member, initiate and senior modules each have two required activities and several suggested activities to support each of the four aimsintellectual, physical, social and spiritual d evelopm ent. Collegiate members must complete 100 h ours of annual involvement. Because social development is so critical to the sorority, 50 of these hours must be dedicated to helping others in need through communi ty service . The balance of th e 50 hours are dedicated to completing the required or suggested activities in the other three aims. Members may also propose other learning experien ces beyond the suggested activities so they can individually customize their involvement. The alumna module has interactive individual activities delivered through the Phoenix magazine and the ~A web site that support the four aims.

While A..tA Advantage is an individual development initiative, it does not mean members have to do everything by themselves. Women will have the choice of working with a learning partner or small learning team. Members will also be

provided with an Activity Log and Learningjournal to document their Advantage ach ievements. They will also be able to record their accomplishments in an on-line Developmental Transcript that can be used for professional development and job searching. By participating in this initiative, member will be following through on their commitments to the sorority and themselves.

A!A Advantage is an initiative and not a stand-alone program. It will effect and ch ange everything that the sorority does to serve its members. It will influence the way we communicate with members, recognize members and chapters and provide services and support. It embodies the Alpha Sigma Alpha spirit. Through the activities and experiences that members participate in, they will develop a sense of purpose and direction. They wi ll strengthen their values and use them as guides for their behavior. A!A Advantage can help members make challenging personal and professional development decisions. Members will enhance their personal poise- their character, presentation and grace.

Purpose is why we are h ere as Alpha Sigma Alphas. Poise is the very essence of who we are and how others view us.

A!A Advantage is o ne more way that we "develop women of poise and purpose. "

The Advantage to Members As aresult of their participation in AIA Advantage, members will: • Develop apersonal plan for individual growth and development.

• Work with others and gain personal support through partnerships, teams and mentors.

• Live the Alpha Sigma Alpha Creed, core values, aims and purpose on adoily basis.

• Learn about issues and topics relevant to sisters at each stage of membership-new member, initiate, senior and alumna.

• Provide specific examples of co-curricular learning to prospective employers and graduate schools.

• Experience the power of personal initiative.

The Advantage to Chapters As aresult of their participation in AIA Advantage, chapters will: • Recruit members that ore interested in lifetime membership and the value of learning.

• Involve alumnae members at adeeper level through workshops and mentoring, strengthening their connection to the sorority.

• Focus chapter educational programming towards personal and professional development appropriate to each level of membership.

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APHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT INVENTORY

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BY KARYN SNEATH likemindedpeople

Living life without aches, pains and disease ... an ideal all doctors and health care professionals wish for the general public.

Alpha Sigma Alpha's aim of physical development reminds us to take care of ourselves at all times, whether we are young adults, middle-aged members or mature members. The fourth line of the Creed emphasizes "To love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good." Living joyously with good health is one way to take charge of your life.

The Advantage program is providing you this segment on attending to your own health. You have different health needs at different phases in your life. This article offers several check-lists for you to use immediately and make your personal health care a priority.

Caring for your body (ages 18-40) The years from 18 to 40 are sometimes referred to as the reproductive years because most pregnancies occur in women these ages. If you are planning to become pregnant, you should get your body into the best condition possible to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and a h ealthy baby.

If you are not p lanning a pregnancy, following a healthy lifestyle will stiU help you feel better and look better. Good habits- especially eating a nutritious, wellbalanced diet and exercising regularly can also help you avoid chronic, debilitating illnesses as you get older. It is just as important to avoid harmful habits, including smoking cigarettes, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or taking illegal drugs.

Your top health priorities Now is the time to continue the healthy habits you have already established and develop new ones you can continue for the rest of your life. H ere is a list of the top health priorities if you are between 18 and40: • Quit smoking • Eat a healthy diet

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Exercise regularly Practice safer sex Don 't abuse alcohol or other drugs Recognize gynecological symptoms Examine your breasts every month Plan your pregnancies Protect your skin from the sun Manage the stress in your life

Caring for your body (ages 40-60) During this time your body is changing dramatically during menopause as ovaries stop producing the hormone estrogen and menstruation ends. The average age of menopause is 51, but it can vary from 40 to 55. For several years before you actually stop menstruating, your ovaries release eggs less regularly and gradually produce less estrogen and other hormones. Your periods may begin to change, and you are less fertile at this time. Remember, up until menopause you can still become pregnant. The lack of estrogen after menopause has effects on many parts of your body.

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Nora's story

BY N ORA TEN BROECK, BK

A t age 31, osteoporosis wasn't somertiliing that I was concerned about until a little bit of curiosity led me to take a free bone density screening at a meeting of the Junior League of Baltimore.

Following the screening, the physician pointed out that my test results indicated the bone that had been scanned was osteopenic, or thinning.

She instructed me to take these test results to my 1·egular physician who in turn sent me for a full scan. When the results came back, I learned that not only did I have an overall case of osteopenia, but that sections of my spine were already at bone loss levels that qualified as osteoporosis, or a state of bone loss that increases the likelihood of bone fracture. I was shocked to learn I had the bone densi ty of a 62-year-old woman. I had silently been losing bone mass since my 20s with no symptoms.

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Continued from page 7 decided to aggressively address this issue though prescription bone mass builders, supplements, diet modification and exercise. I worked with a nutritionist to evaluate my diet and eliminated the use of alcohol and caffeine-these two inhibit your body's abi li ty to rebuild bone mass.

I evaluated my exercise routine to include targeted areas in my lower back and became more intentional with workouts. The treatment plan wasn ' t without side affects, I lost nearly 20 pounds from my 5'6" 125 pound frame and have yet to regain all of the weight.

Osteoporosis affects millions of women each year, mainly at postmenopausal age and is considered to be the number one health risk for women over the age of60. My additional risk factors included having a family history of osteoporosis in both my mother and grandmother, being ofWestem European descent, having a fair complexion and being of a smaller build. After substantial testing, th e conclusion has been reached that heredity played the greatest influence in my developme nt of osteoporosis.

If your mother develops osteoporosis, as a daughter you have a 75 percent likelihood of developing the disease yourself. In the spring of2001 , I will have a follow-up bone density screening to find out how successful my efforts have been at increasing bone mass over th e past year.

I am fornmate to have learned of this sintation now. Can you imagine if I had found out at age 40 that I had th e bone den ity of an 80-year-old woman? I most li kely would have become aware of this situation after a fracntre. I am in a position now to have a po itive impact on my longterm health and I am going to make the most of it. I've already made positive changes th at have placed me in mo re positive living and working environments that in turn benefit my health . lesson I learned from this experi ence i that no matter how well that you believe you are taking car e of yourself, ou can alway do a better j ob.

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brittle and more prone to fracntre. The lack of estrogen also decreases your level of heart-protecting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and raises your level of harmful low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. This change in cholesterol levels dramatically increases your risk of heart disease, making it equal to that of a man. While definitive studies are still underway, most health-care professionals believe that hormone replacement therapy, which replaces estrogen your body no longer produces, may help prevent or reverse these and other symptoms of menopause.

Your top health priorities Your doctor may be able to detect early signs of disorders that can become more serious as you grow older. Regular medical checkups and tests to diagnose diseases at an early, more treatable stage are especially important.

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Consider hormone replacement therapy at menopause Don't ignore chest pain-you could be having a heart attack Know your cholesterol level and blood pressure level Have regular mammograms Maintain your bone strength and density Have an annual test for colon cancer Maintain a healthy weight Exercise regularly

Caring for your body (over 60) Many older women remain vital well in to their later years. If you have followed a healthy lifestyle, you are likely to continue to enjoy good health.

Although your body will continue to undergo changes, healthy habits can prevent them from limiting your independence.

Women's health calendars

Physical Examinations Test or procedure

Who needs it?

How often?

General physical exam

Everyone

Every 3 years (including blood pressure ond lrtestyle counseling)

Pelvic exam

Everyone

Every year

Dental exom

Everyone

Every 6 months

Eye exam

Everyone

Every 1·2 yeors

Breast exam

Everyone Women with afamily history of breast cancer (a mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, or aunt with the disease) that was diagnosed before the relative went through menopause should begin having mammograms earlier than 40; talk to your doctor.

Every year

Breast se~-exam

Everyone

Every month

Skin cancer check

Everyone

Every 3 years

Particular~ those with afami~ history of skin cancer,

heavy exposure to sunlight or evidence of abnormal skin changes.

Rectal exam

Everyone

Every year (ages 4(}60)

Mammogram

Everyone

Every l·2 year (ages 4(}4 9; once ayear after oge 50)

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One of the biggest challenges facing many older women is bone thinning, which accelerates naturally at menopause and after, when your body no longer produces the bone-strengthening hormone estrogen. If you have been working to keep your bones strong throughout your life, you have reduced your risk of the common disorder osteoporosis and bone fracture. Talk to your doctor about taking estrogen or a nonhormonal medicine to prevent further bone loss. Estrogen can also significantly reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke.

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At this stage in your life, regular tests and medical examinations are very important. Your top priority is to stay as healthy and independent as possible.

• Continue to exercise or start now Take daily vitamin/ mineral supplement

Have regular medical tests • Have your vision, hearing and teeth • checked regularly chest pain seriously • Take your blood pressure • Monitor Get mammograms and perform breast

• self-examinations regularly having Pap smears • Continue shots for influenza and pneumoni a • Get Continue to protect your skin • Take care with all medications

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Your ongoing health calendar Be sure to set a health calendar for yourself. The attached calendar is offered by the American Medical Association.

Review your regular check-points are and start adding check-ups that you're missing.

The calendar offers tests and procedures appropriate for each life-stage.

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This content has been medically reviewed by Ramona I. Slupik, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, assistant professor of OB/GYN at Northwestern University Medical School and head of the section of pediatric gynecology at Children s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL. (This information is sponsored by the American Medical Association, www.ama.org.)

Laboratory Procedures Test or procedure

Who needs it?

How often?

Pop smeor

Everyone

Every yeor

Blood cholesterol

Everyone

Every 5yeors (~first test wos normol; os recomended by doctor if level is elevoted)

Tests for sexuolly tronsmitted diseases

Anyone who is sexuolly octive

Every 6 to 12 months or os recommended by doctor

Tuberculinskin test

Anyone who is ot increosed risk

Every yeor or os recommended by doctor

Tetonus booster

Everyone

Every 10 yeors

Oiphtherio booster

Everyone

Every 10 yeors

Electrocordiogrom (ECG)

Anyone with two or more of the following risk foctors for heort diseose: fomily history, smoking, high cholesterol, diobetes, high blood pressure

Every 3 to 5yeors

Sigmoidoscopy (test for colon concer)

Anyone over 50

Every 3 yeors

Fecol occult-blood test

Everyone

Every yeor

Pneumonococcol pneumonio voccine

Everyone

Once (over oge of 60)

lnfluenzo voccine

Anyone over 65

Every yeor

Maggi's story

BY MARGARET BARGE RIMEL, ilH o your family plans include bottles, diapers and the adorable result of combining you and your partner's chromosomes?

While we expectant moms tend to daydream about taking care of our little ones after they are born, we may not give enough attention to their environments now. To do this, we first need to take care of ourselves.

I knew I was pregnant weeks before the home test proved positive.

I took a test before visiting the San Francisco Napa wine country. I said yes; it detected no. Somebody else drove and I had a good time. Weeks later, when the test and I agreed on the positive sign, I worried that my fetus would become a bottle of cabernet. That was the first of my worries.

I was tired all the time and too sick to eat properly. The prenatal vitamins made me queasy and the smell of cooked meat repulsed me. I found a few tried and true remedies: taking a low-iron vitamin with folic acid, eating several small meals with non-meat, protein-rich food, exercising regularly and sleeping whenever I became tired. Luckily, I was working from home and could afford to turn off the telephone; I cannot imagine working in an office during those first few months. Remember though, these things shall pass, normally by the 20th week.

The best advice I can offer is to get a sonogram as soon as you are diagnosed. Also called an ultrasound, they can reassure you that the baby's heartbeat is fine and give you the most exact due date. My fetus did not drown in wine, but the due date was determined to be a week and a half later than tl1e guess taken by counting back from my last menstrual

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cycle. What the technicians did not do, and I wish in hindsight they had,

BY PATTIBALWANZ,BI was to measure my cervix internally with the sonogram sheath. Virtually ou say it can't happen to you: one painless, this allows them to compare month you're installing back to back the size of your cervix now and again colonies and four and a half months later when the baby is closer to delivery. you're on an operating room table underThe most important fetal growth going a radical mastectomy and complete development takes place in the first reconstruction, which will be followed by three months. Because much of this 4 months of chemotherapy. I didn 't think time is spent uncertain if you rea!Jy it could happen to me, even with a family are pregnant, try to eliminate alcohol, history of breast cancer, but twice now I've caffeine and junk food from your diet been proven wrong and am planning on before you start planning to conceive. living to te!J the tale.

After you find yourself with child is I ended my job as an Alpha Sigma not the time to lose weight; I learned Alpha leadership consultant in May of that the hard way as I was mortified 1998 and promptly moved to Kansas City when I got on the scale at 6 1/2 to begin a new career with a consulting weeks, the day I found out I was firm. But 3 months into the "real world," pregnant. Too late now. Losing that I found a curious lump in my left breast. weight, plus my new maternal fat The next 6 weeks were all a blur, between stores, are at the top of my 2001 to do doctor's appointments and follow up list. consultations. I lined up the best surgeon, Remember that some people get plastic surgeons and oncologist that were pregnant easier than others do and available in Kansas City and was prepared that the fmstration of trying to to fight the now diagnosed stage-one conceive can hinder the fertilization breast cancer as aggressively as possible. process. On the other hand, don't April 1999 marked my first month in count on it taking a while for the remission that was fo!Jowed by an addieffects oflong-term birth control to tional19 months of continued remission. wear off. I got pregnant the week I I didn 't think it could happen again ... went off the pill, 12 years after I was but it did. In October of 2000, a nagging put on it for hormonal therapy. back injury and questionable routine Lastly, consider buying these two blood tests were fo!Jowed up with another books: "What to Expect "When You're diagnosis: stage 4 metastasized breast Expecting and The Girlfriend's Guit.k to cancer. Two weeks later, I practically Pregnancy. While they differ in some sprinted into the infusion room to get advice (like exercise), they wi!J give hooked back up to "my needle" as I call it. you the best and sometimes comical Progress is slow but steady as my cancer is perspectives. The Internet has now controlled plenty of great ---------------~ and we are resources, stores working to Reflection or Discussion Questions and chat rooms. make it disapMy favorite is for Your Consideration: pear for good babycenter.com. this time. And Now, back to day Whot healthy habits do you hove now?

1. just 2 months dreaming of my little before all of man and those stubby What new health core priorities do youhove this started 2. legs that so lovingly again I'd comos result of reading this segment?

0 kick my abdomen and pleted my first squash my bladder. I triathlon, and Whot unhealthy habits do you hove that you cannot wait to meet 3. got hooked on him oon. For now, I would like to reverse? mnning5K bet he will either races. I didn 't become a gymnast or a What type of health calendar do you set for think it could 4. kick boxer. yourse~ each yeor? happen once, let alone twice ... but it did.

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My point, first of all, is tl1at early detection is the key. If you notice something curious about your body, since you know it better than anyone, be sure to question it.

Questioning a small Milk Dud sized lump and then having aggressive doctors save me the first time. Following up on routine blood tests and maintaining a health conscious regimen will save me the second time.

My heart was stronger for the second EKG (leading into the second episode of cancer) than the first, thus ensuring that my body can endure the long-term chemotherapy that it wi!J be going through. Building a well-balanced exercise program, watching what I ate and preparing mentally as well as physically (even without knowing it) has made the chemotherapy sessions tolerable, far better than the average experience. Early detection, and not being afraid to follow up on something changing within my body, has not only saved my life once, but will save it again.

My point, second of all, is to realize that you have a "pre-fabricated" support system all around you with your sorority sisters. There 's not a day that goes by that one of you doesn't pop into my in box, voice mail or "snail mail" with a note of update or encouragement. Three sisters traveled across the state to clean my apartment, which hadn ' t been touched in over a month. A past national president stopped by to chat and show off some pictures from the Centennial Convention.

My college/ sorority roommate visited me during every chemotherapy for round one and maintains constant contact and visits during round two. Each and every one of you in some small way reminds me to "live each day to its fullest," whether it be as a 26-year-old (beautiful) bald woman, a corporate climber, or as a sister.

The Phoenix is by far the easiest way to "steal a stamp" and tell you THANK YOU!

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National Panhellenic Badge Day hood and visions for the future. As millennia! Alpha Sigma Alphas, we owe the privilege of being here today to our five founders. With that in mind, let's honor the women who dared to dream of an Alpha Sigma Alpha in 1901: Calva Watson Wootton, Juliette Hundley Gilliam, Mary Williamson Hundley, Louise Cox Carper and Virginia Boyd Noell.

Calva, Juliette, Mary, Louise and Virginia were undoubtedly the closest of friends. They shared a vision for a sisterhood of their own, conceived their strategic plans and announced to the world that they were Alpha Sigma Alphas Nov. 15, 1901. H ow did they make this

BY NORA M. TEN BROECK, BK Feature Editor ow, where is your membership badge? It is time again to look deep into the pockets of your jewelry box, or perhaps find the last piece of clothing that you think you pinned it to or to remember which sister you loaned your badge to because she lost her own long ago. Now, in retrospect, that extra fee for the chapter badge guard doesn't seem like such a bad idea.

National Pan hellenic Badge Day has celebrated the existence of women's fraternal organizations since 1996. Each

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response to these inquires were most likely enthusiastic and very verbose!

If you view early sorority photographs, you'll see that not too many days went by that the founders didn't wear their membership badges. This daily reminder of their achievements in the form of a membership badge most likely reflected the pride that they had in themselves and the ideals of Alpha Sigma Alpha. The symbolism in their badges surely inspired them to "Aspire, Seek and Attain" academic excellence, gradu ation, fulfilling careers or family life.

Although we wear a different badge today, the message of the founders is still

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year, thousands of sorority members wear their membership badge on this designated day with the goal of bringing awareness of their Greek affiliation to the community at large. For Alpha Sigma Alphas, this day has taken on additional significance in the year 2001. This year is the Centennial anniversary of Alpha Sigma Alpha's founding. What better way to continue the Centennial Celebration than by participating in National Pan hellenic Badge Day on March 5, 2001! Participation is easy, find your membership badge and put it on for the day.

While participation in this event is simple, the significance is enormous.

Nearly 100 years have passed since the founding of our organization . One hundred years of success, failure, sister-

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announcement? As the early history of the sorority notes, all five founders appeared on campus wearing their membership badge on the day of the founding. The presence of their membership badge was their signal to the world that they had arrived. Alpha Sigma Alpha was now an organization of merit at the State Female Normal School, now Longwood College, in Farmville, VA. The founders probably spent a bit of quality time strolling the campus with their shiny badges proudly attached to their finest clothing. Each passerby may have noticed their membership badge and inquired about it. By simply wearing their badges, the founders gave men and women the opportunity to ask about A~A. As you and I may imagine, the founders '

present in the badge design. The star says "aspire," the central sigma says "seek" and the crown says, "attain."

Let the presence of your membership badge signify to the world that Alpha Sigma Alpha has indeed arrived and is prepared to tackle its second century.

Give others the opportunity to ask about your sorority membership and in return proudly share the achievement of our first 100 years or the strategic plan for the future.

Join me and thousands of other Alpha Sigma Alphas on March 5, 2001, in making the announcement that Calva, Juliette, Mary, Louise and Virginia so proudly made in 1901: Alpha Sigma Alpha has arrived.

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Celebrate a century with a chapter reunion

BY SUZANE HEBERT, BZ ur college chapter is where our Alpha Sigma Alpha membership experien ce began. Celebrating th e Centennial is th e perfect opportunity to reco nnect with sisters.

Unite . .. reunite .. . j oin toge th er again . . . active chapters and inactive chapter .. . as Alpha Sigma Alpha celebrates a century of sisterh ood.

Has your chapter planned a Centennial chapter reunion ?

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Why plan a chapter reunion?

Here ar e comments from recent reunio ns: • What a surp,;se treat. This is ... happiness.

• It's good to see all th at we had in our uni on is still going on.

• Chapter reuni ons are special. It gives us an opportuni ty to catch up.

• This i the only contact I have with sorori ty sisters.

• Saw older fri ends I did not know were Alpha Sigma Alphas.

• I wanted to go back to th e beginning.

It is my roots.

• Had a great time. Definitely glad I had gone.

• It i a photo opportuni ty for each class.

• Life is so short. You need to fill it with wo nderful memorie .

• Great to see everybody.

• Even husband have a good ti me.

• It too k a u-agedy to ge t u together.

We gath ered un expectedly at a sorori ty ister's fun raJ, reali zed we mis ed seeing each other and decided to plan a reuni on, not ju t for us but fo r th e whole chapter. u;umphant success!

• I wan ted to know more about th eir live in e college day . I accomplished tl1at and more.

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Beta Zetas fro m the 1960s are planning a homecoming 200 1 reunion at the University of L ouisiana in Laf ayette.

Enjoy it!

The goal of planning a reunion is enjoyment! A weekend of ac tivities or a luncheon or a picnic-choose something appealing to your chapter members.

To help increase attendance, combine a reunion with a unive rsity eve nt such as homecoming. Get th e wo rd out early so alumnae can incorporate this event.

Include space for displayi ng soro rity memorabilia, which yo u can urge members to bring-pictures, scrapbooks, Alpha Sigma Alpha clothing. It's like openin g a time capsule . Let th e sto ri es flow!

It's fun to recogni ze attendees with lots of"certificate of recognition ." The reuni on as a group will help detennine th e winners such as traveled th e farth e t, havi ng bo th big i an d little si at th e re unio n, earli e t and most recent initiate, mo t children, grandchildren , greatgrandchildren, members of Al pha igma Al pha Foundati on Wilma VI ilson Sharp

Society, charte r members, 50-year members and who has been an Alpha Sigma Alpha husband th e longest.

A mo t appreciated momento of th e reuni on is a list of th e women attending, including address, phone, e-mail and year graduated o r left chool. One chapte r call it their "little red book" and looks forwa rd to each reuni on ' update.

How to start? ati onal headquarters has compiled a Reunio n Planning Guide that discu ses reuni on plannin g teps, a ample letter, program and registrati on fonn . Supplie may also be purchased fro m nati onal headquarters and staff can provide you with nam es and add resse of chapter member to ge t tarted . You may reque t thi information fro m th e Directo r of Extension and Alumnae en ljce Lesa Hedinge r-Ham m , 6K, at lham m @alphasigmaalpha.org.

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Broadway production because you can sleep the next morning.

The next day will be spent at sea, so you might want to begin the day by reading the ship's daily activity sheet. By now you may be feeling the results of the great food and feel that you need some exercise.

Remember that five laps around the Promenade Deck equal one mile.

On Wednesday it is up early to begin exploring Sanjuan, Puerto Rico. Enjoy lovely Luquillo Beach during the day and the lively Condado District after dark. For lovers of history there is a lot to explore in Sanjuan including the governor's home occupied by the island 's first governor, Ponce de Leon. And just like Cinderella, we must all be home (on board ship) by midnight because that is when we depart for St.John and St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands.

Nearly a third of St.John is a U .S. National Park and much of the island is a coral reef. If you snorkel or scuba dive, you are in for a treat. Or if golf is more your style, you can try your luck at Mahogany Run on St. Thomas.

After leavi ng the Virgin Islands, we'll spend another day at sea. The many shipboard activities will compete with time around the pool. Perhaps today is the day to visit the spa.

Our last day will be spent at HalfMoon Cay, Bahamas, Holland America's private

island. Shaped like a half moon, the uninhabited island is surrounded by turquoise water and white sand. H ere you un in the sun ... beautiful beaches ... can kayak, sail, swim, snorkel or just relax time to relax ... refined elegance on on the beach before being treated to an board ship ... fabulous food .. . island barbecue. Leaving Half Moon opportunities to have fun with Alpha Sigma Cay will be especially difficult because Alphas from all over the country ... lavish the next morning we will be back in shows .. .health spas . .. luxurious pools Ft. Lauderdale and back to th e real world. and sun , sun, sun ...

If this is your first cruise, travel agents Sounds good to me, how about you? often share the following tips: This is what is in store for you if you join • Dinner is served at an early or late Alpha Sigma Alphas from all over the seating. You will need to indicate your country for Alpha Sigma Alpha's preference when you make your Centennial Cruise June 17-24, 2001. The reservations. Also, you can request to fun begins as Holland America Line's be seated with others you know.

MAASDAM departs from Ft. Lauderdale at • Cruise ships are less formal than in the 5 p.m. This elegant ship has two-tiered past, nevertheless, there will be at least show lounges and dining rooms and one formal night. Men wear tuxedos or deluxe staterooms and suites with spacious dark suits. Formal gowns and cocktail verandahs. The MAASDAM has 10 passendresses are appropriate for women. If ger decks that hold 1,266 passengers, as you do not want to dress for dinner in well as two outdoor swimming pools, a the formal dining room, you can always health spa, a movie theater, duty-free enjoy a relaxed dinner in the Lido shops, a library and a casino. The first Restaurant. evening can be spent exploring this beau• The cost of the cruise covers all food , tiful ship and enjoying a delicious dinner however, soft drinks and alcohol can and show. Don't stay up too late, because add considerably to your costs. One we dock in Nassau, Bahamas, at 7 a.m.travel agent tells me she always packs but you can request breakfast in bed just several cans of soda. The empty space in time to jump into your swimsuit. on the return trip can be used to pack After enjoying the morning exploring all of the items you purchased during Nassau (be sure to barter for a basket at the week. the Straw Market) or sunning on the When I took my first cruise I explained beautiful white sand beach at the Blue to my mother that I only needLagoon, Alpha Sigma Alphas, ed an inside cabin, because the families and friends will gather cruise was just three days and I onboard ship for a getJoin Alpha Sigma Alphas from around the counlly as we cruise the beautiful eastern did not plan to sleep very much. acquainted reception. This will Caribbean. Alpha Sigma Alpha has received special group rates for this cruise, but your Today, I reserved a room with a be a great time to make new reservations must be made through Utwin Travel at BOQ-262-8250. balcony. Also, I plan to sleep friends, renew old acquainUtwin is open from noon to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Adeposit is required with more on this cruise-well, maybe tances and schedule activities reservations and full payment due in April200~ . Utwin Travel will donate just a little bit more. I hope for the upcoming week. That you 'llj oin me and otl1er Alpha apercentage of the cruise fare mAlpha Sigma Alpno. night might be a great time to Sigma Alphas for all the fun . take in a Las Vegas or

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Foundation announces new scholarship The Marjorie Thomson Scholarship will aid student with moderate to severe hearing loss

BY JOANNE BURROUGHS ZABALDO,B0 Foundation treasurer he Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation is delighted to announce another endowed scholarship. The Ma.IjorieBelle Anderson Thomson Scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student who is hard-of-hearing. The scholarship is a gift from Ma.Ijorie Thomson, Tau Tau (Ft. Hays State University, KS), from Denver, CO. "I wanted to go to an Alpha Sigma Alpha convention and figured there was no time like the present," Ma.Ijorie said when asked about how she happened to be at her first national convention since being initiated in 1942. So she squeezed in a trip to Richmond before leaving on one of her many travel adventures.

Mrujorie is truly an amazing Alpha Sigma Alpha. She has a fascinating and varied professional background: early airline hostess with TWA, technical librarian, recreation director, county Head Start director, and sociology teacher and educator in college, junior college,juni01· high school and elementary school.

Now retired, she is an International Peace Walker. She traveled with 42 other American walkers and 200 walkers from the former Solviet Union. They walked from Moscow to Archangelsk, Russia, and the White Sea on a pilgrimage through ancient village . They participated in local environmental and health projects and the re toration of everal churches.

Ma.Ijorie has been honored by the Colorado Federation of Business and Profe sional Women as "one who dared to live a courageous life." She's al o been recognized \vith numerou awards for her volunteer work in helping to improve the live of the hard-of-hearing; including Denver' "Ma.Ijorie Thorn on Day" and the J.C. Penne Golden Rule ward.

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Marjorie is hopeful that this scholarship will raise awareness among our members of the difficulties faced by he hard-ofhearing..

After beginning to lose her hearing in the 1960s following treatment for pneumonia, Mrujorie became an advocate for the hard-of-hearing and deaf community. She is on the board of trustees of the International Self Help for Hard of Hearing People Inc. and helped educate many Alpha Sigma Alphas at last summer's convention by sponsoring and manning an informational booth at the A'i.A Marketplace. Many women stopped to chat with Maijorie about the hearing loss of parents, siblings, grandparents-or themselves.

Ma.Ijorie is hopeful that this scholarship will raise awareness among members of the difficulties faced by the hard-ofhearing. In awarding the scholarship, the Foundation's scholarship committee will give preference to (but not limited to) applicants who are members of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Criteria for the scholarship require that applicants: • Are an undergraduate or graduate, full-time female sntdent on a campus where Alpha Sigma Alpha has an active collegiate chapter.

• Have an average CPA of3.0 (B) or above.

• Have a moderate to severe hearing loss, defined as having a pure tone average between 55 dB and 75 dB, as evaluated by a degreed audiologi t.

Marjorie Thomson, TT

Endowed scholarships such as this one allow the Foundation to invest the endowment amount (minimum 15,000) and award scholar hip annually from the interest earned. Thus the cholarships can be awarded in perpetuity without cutting into the principle itself and without having to fund the scholar hip from general funds.

For more information on how a scholarship may be endowed, please contact the Foundation Treasurer, Joanne Burroughs Zabaldo 813-875-8820, or e-mail the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation executive at foundation@ alphasigmaalpha.org. What better way to support our young women, recognize a need or honor someone special?

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Cynthia Rhoades Ryan serves as first woman chief counsel for DEA

BY CHRISTINE REISING KEELEY, EB Alumnae Editor ynthia Rhoades Ryan, Delta Iota, is a woman of distinction . She serves as chief counsel for the U .S. Department ofjustice in the Drug Enforcement Administration, the first woman to hold this position.

Cindy began her career at the Department ofjustice in 1987. Working as a senior attorney in the criminal law section, she participated in the prosecution of Panamanian dictator General Manuel Noriega. She then went on to work as associate chief counsel in the international law section.

She has won many awards from the DEA for outstanding performance and received the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement from the University of Delaware in 1996.

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''My life was and continues to be enriched by my A.!A experiences." attended the University of Delaware where she is a member of Delta Iota Chapter.

She held the offices of secretary, standards board chairman, scholarship chairman and membership chairman.

After obtaining her law degree from Widener University School of Law, she became the deputy attorney general for the state of Delaware Department of Justice criminal division. Moving onto Washington, DC, she was staff counsel for the Senate Government Affairs Committee's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

Cindy is an active member of the American Bar Association and the

Delaware Bar Association. She also is active in the Presidential Management Intern (PMI) program, serving as a mentor and advisor to many young professionals, some of them fellow sorority women.

Cindy is the Vice President of the newly formed NOVA (Northern VA) Alumnae Chapter and was once a member of the Wilmington, DE, chapter where she held several offices, including president. She has served the national organization as national ritual chairman and province director. In 1990, she won the Phoenix Best Feature Award at the Phoenix, AZ, national convention.

"My life was and continues to be enriched by my A:kA experiences," Cindy said.

Cindy lives in Fairfax, VA, with her husband Matthew. Fellow alumna and good friend Dr. Geraldine Yang Cox, Nu Nu, performed the ma1路riage ceremony for Cindy and her husband in 1993.

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Delta Nu-A wins Crown of Excellence Award two years in a r<?W

BY TERESA BOYER FISHBACK, AK Editor/Directar of Communications elta Nu-A Chapter, Kettering University, MI, is the recipient of the Crown of Excellence Award for 2000.

This makes two years in a row that the chapter has won this prestigious award.

The cha pter was honored with the award based on a variety of factors , including me mbe rship education, scholarship a nd campus, community and alumnae relationships.

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Beta u, Murrary State University, KY Delta u-A, Kettering University, MI Zeta Eta, Rockhurst College, MO Zeta Upsilon, Lynchburg College, VA Zeta Phi, Illinois Institute of Technology

Sidney Gremillon Allen Panhellenic Award Beta Nu, Murrary State Un iversity, KY

Rose Marie Fellin Financial Excellence Award Beta Kappa, Western illinois University

Officer Efficiency Award Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS

Philanthropic Award Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS

Scholastic Achievement Award, Spring 1999 Zeta Gamma, Gannon University, PA

Scholastic Achievement Award, Fall 1999 Gamma Eta, Penn State University, PA

Above: Rosanne Weitzel, f!J.N-A, receives the Crown ofExcellence Award far her chapter from National President Suzanne Kilgannon, BI. Below: National President Suzanne Kilgannon, BI, presents the Four Star Chapter Awards.

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Three collegians and four alumnae receive special awards

BY TERESA BOYER FISHBACK, ilK Editor/Director of Communications

National Convention. This award is presented in honor of Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ and president emerita. This award recognizes an alumna member who has distinguished herself through service to her community, her profession and has shown significant leadership qualities, loyalty and continued service to Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Anne Petree Niemeyer, AA, and Frances Jobson Francis, BE, are the 2000 recipiants of the Wilma Wilson Sharp Award.

Collegian Awards Elizabeth Bird Small Award Robin Lindsey Clarke, EE, Emporia State University, KS, is the recipient of the 2000 Elizabeth Bird Small Award. Robin has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her college career. She has received numerous scholarships based on her academic accomplishments.

Robin served in a variety of leadership roles within her chapter and volunteered for other Greek and non-Greek activities as well.

In her community she has been involved with Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Meals on Wheels, Earth Day and has served as a mentor for a local elementary school carnival program.

Chapter members describe Robin as bright, reliable and truly someone who would go beyond the call of duty.

Frost Fidelity Award Mary Elizabeth Thomsen, Ef, Virginia Commonwealth University, has been awarded the 2000 Frost Fidelity Award in recognition of her exceptional loyalty, commitment and exemplary service to the sorority.

Mary has held numerous offices and committee positions within her chapter but more importantly is described as balanced, well-rounded and one who truly defines the four aims.

Her contributions to the sorority are considered immeasurable. Mary served on the chapter's standards board and as chapter president.

Chapter members described her as loyal, selfless and giving.

Helen Corey Award

Vice President of Communications Dolly Purvis Loyd, BLl, awards the Frost Fidelity Award to Mary Elizabeth Thomsen.

Krisjoined Alpha Sigma Alpha in the spring of 1999. From the beginning she has been actively involved in multiple committees including rush, philanthropic and state day. Kris served as treasurer.

Outside of AlA, she also serves as a President's Ambassador, a leader in Phi Beta Lambda, an honorary business fraternity, as well as a student representative for the University's Student Government.

Chapter members describe her as kind hearted, loyal, giving and one of the most spirited new members.

Alumnae Awards Wilma Wilson Sharp Award Two women were awarded the Wilma Wilson Sharp Alumnae Award at the 2000

Outstanding New Member Kris Evangel Laster, EA, Southern Arkansas University, is the recipient of the 2000 Outstanding New Member Award, which recognizes a member who has been an outstanding contributor to her chapter in the first year of membership.

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Frances Jobson Francis, BE

The Helen Corey award was first established at the 1982 National Convention in Chicago in recognition of the dedicated years of service to the sorority and for her contributions to Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB the history of successful conventions. This award is presented to a member in recognition for their unwaivering and tireless efforts for the planning and prepartion and execution of national conventions.

The recipient of the 2000 Helen Corey Award is Kim Ramsey Meyer, BB.

Evelyn G. Bell Award The Evelyn G. Bell Award was instituted by the Buffalo Alumnae Chapter in 1980 in honor of Evelyn G. Bell, past national president.

Rosemary Carucci This award is given Goss, BII to an alumna member who exhibits exceptional leadership, loyalty and commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha by serving as a collegiate chapter officer, alumnae officer and national officer.

The 2000 Evelyn G. Bell Award winner is Rosemary Carucci Goss, BIT.

Anne Petree Niemeyer, AA

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Zeta Chi installed at Niagara University

BY MELISSA KOCH, EE Leadership Consultant, 2000 he Zeta Chi Chapter was installed Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at iagara Unive rsity in Niagara Falls, NY. In October 1999, the women sought affi liation with th e National Pan hellenic Conference. The Alpha Sigma Alpha extension team was invited to pre ent on Feb. 19, 2000, and the women voted un animously to affi liate 11~ th Alpha Sigma Alpha. The colony went th rough the Phoeni-x degree on March 21, 2000. Zeta Chi chapter i the second PC sorority on campus.

On Friday, Oct. 27, the installation team, members of Ep ilon u, Buffalo Alumnae Chapter, Grea ter Rochester Alumnae Chapter, ational ice Pre ident of Alumnae Angela Bauldree, BZ, and Leadership Consultantjes ica Bridwell , Zll , attended th ge t-acquainted party.

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The installatio n team consisted of National President Marianne Busch Bullock, B0, a ti o na! Chairman of Colonies Cindy Kelley-Deato n, BII, Colony Development Director Sharon Stemer, fl , Province Director Lisa Stevens, E , Assistant Director of Chapter Services Krystal Geyer, fP, Director of Extension and Alumnae Services Lesa

H edinger-Hamm, ~K, Province Director and past Lead ership Consul tantjenn Rassett, ZB, and Leade rship Consu ltant Melissa Koch, EE .

On Saturday at th e Days Inn Riverview in iagara Falls, NY, th e women we re initiated and th e chapter was installed.

Members from Gamma Iota, Epsilon Theta, Epsilon Nu, Buffalo Alumnae and Greater

Charter initiates Collegians: Jennifer Conti, Katie Cammilleri, Kim Costello, Lindsey Costello, j ennifer Curro, Rebecca Douglas, j aime Eagan, AnnMarie Edwards, Ryanne Fullerton, Angela Harding, Collen johnson, jennifer Joly, Tracy Keller, Jill Kerschensteiner, Erica Kubus,Janelle Lavier, Aimee Legendre, Madonna Leo, Dana Lewandowski , Alissa Magiera, Kelly McBride, Ren ee Neward,Julie iemiec, Christy Ottmar, Sara Perkowski, Megan Piccarreto, Racheal Ranaletta, AnneMarie Rotella, Laura Sagar, Stacey Sarace ne, Cori Schrays huen, Tara Sklenar, Patty Sweeney, Lori Valinu , Laura Warchol, Shannon Woodruff and Wendy Zehder Alumna: Dr. Suzanne Wagner New Members: Catrina Boudreau, Manj GiJI, Kri tin Kuchko, Julie Le,vin ki, Andrea Le'vi , Samantha Lynch, Laura McGee, Katie 01ice, H eidi tter, K.ti ten Vecchio andjen Walton

Roch ester Alumnae chapters joined Zeta Chi for this special day.

The white luncheon was held at Cle t H all on campus.

Cindy Kelley-Deaton served as toastmistress. The women received the ir membership certifi cates and phoenix recognition pins as well as numerous gifts. Later in th e afte m oon, everyo ne atte nded a reception for facu lty and pare n ts.

The installation banquet was held th at evenin g at the Days Inn Riverview. Meli sa Koch served as th e toastmistress. The gu est speaker at the banquet was jose ph Cuda, dean of n rdent affairs. Lindsay Kooiker, ZT colony president, presented the "Aspire" toast.

J enn Rassell pre ented the "Seek" toast. Lesa Hedin gerHam m pre e n ted the" ttain" toast. The evening concluded \vith the introd uction of th e charter members and unveiling of th e charter. A dance followed the banquet.

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Expanding the national arganizatinn to meet in a virtual place

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What are the names of our five founders?

Who wrote the Creed?

What are our aims, our colors, our exemplars?

What isthe sorority's motto? Name the badges, flowers and iewels.

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sorority by reviewing its rich history in the Heritage section of the web site. Not only can you reflect on the past, but you also can stay current with sorority news and events on the News and Events section of the web site. Through AlphaNet, our virtual online network, Alpha Sigma Alphas can meet new sisters with the same career interests or find a long lost college pal. It's a great tool if you are planning to relocate to a new area.

Check out what's happening on collegiate campuses throughout the country on the Chapter Corner section of the web site or stay abreast of the latest

Foundation news on the Foundation section of the web site. After all, you have a right to know where your money is spent- and the Foundation trustees hope that its progress will inspire you to give more.

Not only can you contribute financially but you also contact the staff in the Who's Who section of the web site in order to find ways to donate your time. Throughout the Centennial year, Alpha Sigma Alphas are encouraged to help the sorority meet its strategic goals. One of these goals includes building and maintaining a well-trained volunteer pool.

There are many chapters without a full advisory board and several task forces needing Contributing Writer committee members. The sorority needs volunteers to fyou are anything like me, assist with coordinating 10 or for that matter, many regional Centennial Founders' of the people who graduDay celebrations during ated more than five years ago, November 2001. Why not conchances are that you have to sider joining an alumnae pause for a moment and think group or, if there is not one in hard before answering. And your area, starting your own? to think we passed the memAs one of the founders for my bership exam with flying alumnae group, I cannot begin colors when we started our to explain the rewards of startsorority life. ing an organization and watchWell, you now have at least ing it flourish into a crown one reason to check out the award-winning chapter. award-winning Alpha Sigma Have any talents you wish to Alpha web site, www.alphasigshare or feedback to provide? maalpha.org. (That, and to Go to the AIA Difference section of the web site abreast while anxiously D~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~fim stay waiting for the next copy ~ ~ ~~ ' "'"~ and fill out the volunteer of The Phoenix.) , 'a :.i P>- tl ~\ ~ ,_.,ty interest form on the As we celebrate the .... ·~·K• •••" - .,..,. "'"' ..._ Getting Involved page. sorority's centennial It's time to reconnect to anniversary, we should the sorority, to make it reflect on its history, m isyours again. After all, sion, policies and symbols. staff is available via It's one way to recognize email, a simple mouse that while, like the cheesy click away. Their job is ~utJtfaliOIJ Virginia Slim cigarette ad, to make your sorority "we've come a long way, experience the best it 71/ph• y., baby," in many ways we Gontoc-1 !ln{o can be; as such, they have modernized our require and appreciate sorority while still embracyour feedback. ing the century old ideas Now don't you feel that make us Alpha Sigma silly about taking that ~ tV<T) ,,..,brr makts a dif[rrt»rt Alphas. pop quiz?

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Alpha Sigma Alpha welcomes Kappa Phi Chapter back The colonization process is under.vay on the Mount Union College campu in Alliance, OH. Alpha Sigma Alpha has been on Mount Union 's campus before as the Kappa Phi Chapter. The Kappa Phi Chapter was first in tailed on the campus in 1910 and closed in 1914 when the sorority reorganized and became an educational sorority.

Mount Union College is a private instin1tion that \vas founded in 1846 and offers liberal arts education. The campus i listed as one of the top 10 colleges in U.S. News and World Report.

2002 convention committee members needed It's that time again , time to begin planning for the next national convention. If you are inte re ted in volunteering for

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the 2002 convention planning committee, please submit a letter of interest outlining your skills and experience to Director of Programming Jennifer Griggs, EE, at Alpha Sigma Alpha, 9001 Wesleyan Rd, Suite 200, lndianapoli , I 46268.

Congratulations to Eleanor Borbas Williams, A, who will again be convention chairman.

Leadership Development Institute cities announced The Emma Coleman Fro t Leadership Development Institute wi ll be held in two cities this summer. The cities wi ll be St. Louis, MO, for the Midwest collegiate chapters and Baltimore, MD, for the East Coast collegiate chapters.

Dates will be confirmed soon.

If you are an alumna in one of the e two areas and would be interested in serving as a small group fac ilitator, please contact Director ofProgrammingJennifer Griggs, EE, at

national headquarters for an application.

Four chapters dosed The ational Council regrets that th e following fou1路 chapter were closed this past fall: Alpha Alpha at Miami University in Oxford, OH, Delta Rho at Elon College in Elon, C, Epsilon Nu at State University of ew YorkBrockport in Brockport, NY, and Zeta Delta at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in Nortl1 Adams, MA.

The Phoenix staff needs your help Here is your opportunity to see your name in print. The Phoenix staff is working on fun1re story ideas and needs your help.

If you have ever studied abroad the staff would like to hear about your adventures.

If yo u have participated in an alternative break program, we

would like to learn more about thi wonderful oppornmity. If you have fond memorie of a past Founders' Day, we would love to hear your stories.

Please contact Editor Teresa Boyer Fishback, ~K , at Alpha igma Alpha, 9001 Wesleyan Rd., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46268 or email tfi hback@alphasigmaalpha.org.

Epsilon Epsilon initiates house mom A very special initiation ceremony took place on Sunday, Oct. 15, as Epsilon Epsilon's housemother Berta Archdekin became a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Leadership Consultant Melissa Koch , EE, took Berta through tl1e Sancn1ary Degree as her sponsor. Berta has been the housemother of the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter for 11 years.

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Founding members of the Mid-Michigan Crown Alumnae Chapter are, left to right, row one: Jennifer Bartels, ~2., Shawnette Markey, ~2. , Mary Beth Siemen, ~2.; row two: Andrea Kieser, ~2., H eather DuBey, ~2.; row three: Gena Kubiak, ~2., Kristyn Kurka, ~2., Kristi Mackenzie, ~2.; row Jour: Diane Lahmann, ~2., Nancy Morley, B0 and Olivia Lake, ~2..

Alpha Sigma Alpha welcomes new alumnae chapters Two new alumnae chapters are joining the Alpha Sigma Alpha family. The Peoria, IL, Alumnae Chapter brings the number of alumnae chapters in that state to five . The Mid-Michigan Crown Alumnae Chapter is the third in that state. Congratulations to the alumnae who have devoted their time and efforts to help to get these chapters up and running.

UIFI scholarship support continues

Alpha Sigma Alpha to grow by three this spring Alpha Sigma Alpha has three colonies that are working toward th eir installation weekends this spring.

Loras College Colony in Dubuque, lA, h as 26 members and its installation weekend will be held Feb. 9-11. Austin Peay State University Colony in Clarksville, TN, is p lanning its installation weekend for Feb. 23-25. They now have 39 members. Finally Coe College Colony in Cedar Rapids, lA, has 25 members and its installation weekend is planned for March 2-4. If you are interested in attending any of these installation festivities, please contact Assistant Director of Chapter Services Krystal Geyer, fP , at national headquarters.

The Tie That Binds, coffee table book is here The much anticipated coffee table book, The Tie That Binds: A Celebration of Alpha Sigma Alpha, arrived at

Alpha Sigma Alpha headquarters on Dec.19. Books were mailed the next day to those who ordered them.

It's not too late to order your copy. The cost is $49.95.

Books can be ordered by calling national headquarters at 317-871-2920.

Alpha Sigma Alpha is looking for more volunteers Alpha Sigma Alpha needs your help in recommending others to serve as project coordinators, team leaders, advisors and members of committees and task forces for the strategic plan.

The following are committees in need of volunteers: investment, nominating, assessment project team, chapter evaluation task force, collegian to alumnae transistion task force .

Anyone interested can contact national headquarters at 317-871-2920 or email asa@alphasigmaalpha.org for a volunteer interest form.

The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Board of Trustees moved to establish one leadership scholarship for each chapter to UIFI, the nation 's top student leadership development prog1路am for fraternity and sorority members. These scholarships will honor Alpha Sigma Alpha's Centennial Celebration over the next two years and set a path for outstanding leadership in the future.

Each UIFI scholarship is sponsored in the amount of $450. These can be sponsored by an individual donor, a group of alumnae, an alumnae chapter or a collegiate chapter. Twenty-eight scholarships have been sponsored so far through this program .

If you are interested in participating in this program please contact the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation at .317-871-2920 or email the foundation@alphasigmaalpha.org.

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Featuring outstanding collegians- only the best articles submitted are chosen for publication ALPHA BETA, TRUMAN STATE UNTVERSI'JY, MO

Amanda Eggers

Amanda Egge~ , Alpha Beta, shows off the beautifullandscape of Costa Rica.

The most outstanding member of the Alpha Beta chapter i Amanda Eggers.

Amanda i majoring in business adm inistration \vith an emphasis in finance and a minor in Spanish.

This past summer, Amanda sntdied abroad in Costa Rica.

Through the university, Amanda gained credit hours and used her minor in Spanish to study the culture and community of the local people.

Approximately 20 people were chosen for the trip after an extensive application and interview process. Accompanied by a professor, Amanda and h er peers stayed with local families and atte nded school for four days during the week. The rest of her time was spent visiting different rain forests, volcanoes and beaches.

On the Truman State campus, Amanda is the Panhel-

lenic pre ident and help to oversee recruirrnent while organizing programs to promote Greek unity. he i also active with the tudent activities board, American larketing sociation , Sntdent Ambassador Association, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pershing Society and is the current reigning homecom ing queen.

Alison Robins BETA LAMBDA, UNNERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

Chapter is a winner Death, violence and controversy all reared their ugly head on the campus of Univer ity of Central Arkansas this year.

Two different alcohol-related incidents took the lives of three Greek commun ity members and re ult d in the u pen ion of a fratern ity. Adding on to last year's tragic incidents, an outbr ak of violence involving two fraternities on campus has

\lembe~ of the Bela La mhda Chapter poe with the Arkansas governor during an appearance on a local momi ng TV how.

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left a negative image of the Greek community.

The Beta Lambda Chapter has been devoted to changing the public perception of Greek organizations not only on campus but in the Conway, AR, community as well. A number of members appeared on KA1V's Good Morning Arkansas in August with Gov. Mike Huckabee. Michelle Rupp, the show's producer, who is also an alumna and current chapter advisor, organized tl1e appearance for the women with hopes of generating a positive appearance for the Greek community. During the appearance on the show, chapter members danced to the rock tunes of the governors' jazz band and loaned an artistic hand to the craft work of KA1V anchor woman Joan Early.

The chapter also volunteers for a number of activities on campus and in the community including the Conway Human Development Center and Special Olympics. The chapter plans on walking in the upcoming Race for the Cure and is sponsoring a pep rally in honor of UCA athletics in downtown Conway.

The entire chapter has proved to be outstanding members by providing a positive image of Greek life while supporting various campus and community projects.

Holly johnston BETA PI, CONCORD COlLEGE, WV

Jaime Metz Jaime Metz an outstanding member of the Beta Pi Chapter, is a senior majoring in elementary education. She displays all aspects of a superior member through her leadership skills, not only by being president, but also by representing the chapter as homecoming candidate. Jaime has also held the offices of public relations, song leader and homecoming chairman.

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Jaime has received many honors, including Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, which honors exceptional students who have excelled during their college career.

Another honor she has received through her hard work is making the dean's list.

Because of outstanding performance in h er speech class, Jamie was named Outstanding Public Speaker of the Year.

Within the chapter, Jaime was named the most spirited new member for her dedication and support.

Actively involved in Gamma Beta Phi and Kappa Delta Pi, she maintains an excellent grade point average while having other outstanding achievements in h er major.

Through all of her commitments and dedication, Jaime is still able to maintain a great academic standing which shows her sense of responsibility and self-control.

Pam Phelps GAMMA PI, MISSOUIU VAlLEY COlLEGE

Billie Washburn Billie Washburn, a member of the Gamma Phi chapter, spent her summer fightingforest fires. A sophomore at Missouri Valley College, Billie spent her summer break in Montana and Colorado helping to fight forest fires. Spending most of the time in Montana, Billie learned how to dig a hot line with hot shots. She also spent an entire night helping to fight huge flames which towered over her head. Besides the fires, Billie also had to deal with other hazards of the wild, including poisonous snakes.

While she's not out taming the wild, Billie is the fundraising and social chairman for the chapter. She is currently pursuing a double major in math and biology and is a member of the volleyball team.

Jaime Metz and Kim Long of the Beta Pi Chapter.

DELTA SIGMA, SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, MI

Erin McCracken Delta Sigma's outstanding member is Erin McCracken.

A role model for chapter members new and old, Erin has held the positions of social chairman, ritual chairman and treasurer. Erin is admired by both the chapter and others on the Sagniaw campus because of her hard work and dedication to all her endeavors.

An active member of Cardinal Choices, Erin helps promote a healthy lifestyle and responsible decision-making on campus. By being a resident assistant, Erin became a role model and friend to over 65 first-year students.

Erin has received many honors. Those include Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities and the Michigan Association of Governing Boards Outstanding Student.

Most recently Erin has taken on an internship in the campus life office where she promotes volunteering, leadership programs and has already

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made advances in the greek affairs department.

By being active in the chapter and on campus, Erin exemplifies the four aims in her daily actions. Erin plans to graduate from Saginaw with a double major in marketing and management. She also has an interest in developing a local alumna chapter to further assist Delta Sigma. j ill Wright

U7A C.7A, ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY, MO

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Kath leen Ann Fuller was chosen as the most outstanding member of the Zeta Eta Chapter at Rockhurst University. Double majoring in finance economics and philosophy, Kathleen hopes to attend law school and evenntally become a corporate lawyer. Dedicated to more than 10 campus organizations, Kathleen proves herself to be valuable to the Rockhurst community.

Upon joining Alpha Sigma Alpha, Kathleen was new member of the Year. As a ruby member, she became vice president of programming and rintal. While in the position, Kath leen helped reinstate the parents weekend to help involve parents in their daughters' collegiate activities and show the positive effects of Greek life. Through her active involvement, Kathleen continues to provide leadership and support for the chapter.

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ZETA UPSILO , LYNCHBURG COUEGE, VA

Karen McKay Karen McKay, a en ior international business major at Lynchburg College, i the current president of the Zeta Upsilon Chapter. Helping to charter the chapter on April 10, 1999, she along with her fellow chapter members, attained the Four tar Chapter award for the past two years. On campu , the chapter has maintained the overall highest GPA for any Greek organization.

Karen also has been instrumental in providing leadership on campus and the urrounding community. She was awarded the Freshmen Leadership Award, Lynchburg College Women's Clug Senior Female Leader Scholarship 2000 and the NACA Southeast Region Student Leader Scholarship 2000. Along with her awards, Karen also is involved in several organizations, including Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa and Order of Omega. She is also president of the Lynchburg class of 2001 and serves as the school mascot during homecoming weekend.

After graduation, Karen plan to attend graduate chool and pursue a masters degree in international busines while erving as a graduate assistant in the student activities office. She hopes to continue her involvement serving as an ad vi or for the chapter.

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Featuring the accomplishments of individual Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae Educator receives doctorate Dr. Judi Biggs Garbuio, Epsilon Epsilon, recently graduated from the University of Southern California with a Ph.D. in educational policy planning and administration.

She was also initiated into the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. As an undergraduate, Judi attended Emporia State University, receiving her degree in elementary/ special education. She is a member of Epsilon Epsilon Chapter and held several offices including chapter president.

She went on to receive her master's degree from Bowling Green State University and a certificate in management effectiveness from the University of Southern California School of Business.

Currently Judi is assistant dean of students at the University of Southern California. She also has numerous other duties such as co-coordinating the USC LeaderShape Institute, serving as a member of the Vice President of Student Affairs Advisory group, chairing the Commuter Ad Hoc Committee and co-chairing Your Portfolio, a universitywide effort to integrate student curricular and co-curricular activities through web-based technology.

Involved in many professional organizations, Judi is a member of Phi Beta Delta an international education h~n颅 orary society, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators member and co-chair of ' recruitment for Women in Management and lead facilitator for LeaderShape Inc. She has won many honors including honorary member of the Golden Key Honor Society, the Trojan Pride Recognition Award and Staff Member of the Semester by the Mortar Board National Honor Society.

Judi also volunteers in her community, representing the needs and concerns of parents with toddlers to the USC Child Care Parent Advisory Board and coordinating events to recognize their teachers. She also volunteers at her church. ~or the Alpha Sigma Alpha nat.10nal organization, Judi has traveled across the country conducting officer training and transition workshops and served as a liaison between the national organization and individual chapter members.

Judi lives in Santa Monica CA with her husband Ben, s;n Caleb, and new baby Joshua.

Retired educator leads interesting life Iva Riley Dean, Beta Pi, is enjoying her retirement after a successful 35-year career as a principal and an educator including being chosen as' NCTE Teacher of the Year.

Iva attended Concord College where she is a member of the Beta Pi Chapter. She received her bachelor's degree in English and graduated summa cum laude.

Obtaining her master's degree in English from Duke University, she also earned a master's in administration from Radford University, and completed some graduate work in English at Virginia Polytechnic Universtiy.

Iva lives in Tazewell, VA, with her husband Fred. She has three children and three grandchildren. Reading is her passion, and she loves to travel garden and play bridge. She ' and some friends started the Retired Teachers' Bridge Club to keep in touch after they all retired.

She also is involved in Delta Kappa Gamma, the Fincastle Garden Club and the Main Su路eet Methodist Church.

In addition , Iva worked as a consultant on the movie "October Sky."

Judi Biggs Garbuio, EE

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Sisters help with fall recruitment

Exercise with a purpose

The Windy City Alumnae hapter provided support for Chicago-area collegiate chapter fall recruitment events. Members made bidnight gifts for each new member and attended the recruitment events of two chapters: Gamma Lambda and Delta Eta. The chapter also started a monthly electronic newsletter, the Ladybug e-Loop, to provide alumnae with event information , career tips and internet sites to visit. To subscribe to the e-newsletter, email Alexi Reelitz at reelitz@2lstcentury.net.

The chapter kicked off aun1mn with a gathering at hicago's world-famous German re taurant Berghoffs for an outdoor Oktoberfest celebration on Sept. 14.

Members e£tioyed brats, pretzels and polka music for a wunderbar time !

Alexis Reelilz, ilH

DALLAS, TX

Chapter receives visit from Nat1onal President The Dallas Alumnae Chapter started off its Centennial year with a visit from ational Pre idem Mruianne Bu ch Bullock, B0, on Oct. 22, 2000. he held a reception for al l Dallas-Fort Worth members and ino·oduced the Strategic Plan 2000. everal weeks later on ov. 11 the chapter celebrated Founders' Day with a lunh on at Neimru1 Marcu hosted by Mary Lee Wru·d , BI. The Dallas group i going to mi four members who have moved out of the area.

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The Dallas Alumnae group going away party. Betty Yount Gardner, BA, (middle) says goodbye to Shannon Kelly BA (left), and Debbie Sharp Craig, ZZ (right). now a member of the alumnae chapter in Houston, and Dana Frisbie, Bf, moved home to Oklahoma. The chapter is actively recruiting new sisters as they move into Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Ginny Lloyd, ro TAMPA BAY, FL

New officers make plans for upcoming year The new officers of the Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter met at the home of President Sheri Hendren First, AB, on Aug. 30 to make plans for the upcoming year.

The chapter traveled to Brooksville, FL, on Sept. 23 for a luncheon at the Blueberry Patch restaurant. Everyone was excited about this oip because members were able to meet up with two members, Elizabeth oon Devlin, fE , and Ethel chutt Peterson, ITIT, who the chapter has not seen in recent years.

Other plan included a Founders' Da brunch, a hri tmas auction and a picnic at a park. The membe1 al o participated in a bowl-athon that ben fited the Oasi Program at the niversity of outh Florida.

The new officers for 20002002 are President Sheri Hendren First, AB, VicePresident/ Secretary Paula Faught Cheshire, BN, Treasurer Paoicia Leimgruber Sampson, ~T. Editor Susan Miazga Fisher, fP , and Panhellenic Representative Doris Stohler McGahey, EIT. Susan Miazga Fisher, TP GREATER ROCHESTER, NY

Alumnae help install newest collegiate chapter The Greater Rochester Alumnae Chapter participated in the transformation of the iagara Colony, as they became the newest collegiate chapter on Oct. 28.

In lallation, a white luncheon and other VaJiou festivities surrounded thi event. Other fall activities included the third annual Phantom Card Party, which promotes awareness of Alpha Sigma Alpha charitable projects, a Founders' Day celebration with the Buffalo Alumnae Chapter and attending the Alpha Sigma Alpha ational trategic Plan 2000 town meeting in Buffalo.

Celeste Abbadessa, I: I

The Bo ton Alumnae Chapter walked and walked and then walked ome more.

October found the chapter Walking for Breast Cancer with the Bo ton Alumnae Pan hellenic Association. In November, for something different, the chapter pent Founders' Day hiking through historic Walden Pond.

Boston is the place to be at the holiday season. The chapter met for dinner to celebrate and take a rest from all that holiday shopping.

The Boston Alumnae Chapter is also pleased to announce that it now has a website linked to alphasigmaalpha.org. Check it out and let the chapter know what you think.

Mary McOttire, WISCOTA, WI

Fall recruitment kicks off chapter activities Members of the Wi cota Alumnae Chapter have had a busy fall . In September members gathered in River Falls, WI, to assist the Zeta Beta collegiate chapter with formal recruitment. Later in the month, several women were able to meet for dinner in Woodbury. Other activitie for the alumnae chapter included a homecoming picnic in River Falls, WI, with the ZB Chapter on Oct. 21, Family and Friends Day on ov. 4, a cookie exchange in Woodbury, MN, on Dec. 9 and the annual retreat in February in LaCro e, WI. This past year at the February retreat, member decided to collect pennie throughout the year for a charity or two to be decided at the February 2001 retreat.

Members aJ o brought personal hygiene and canned food item for the local food helf. tar/a

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Summer party kicks off busy year for chapter The Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter began the year with the annual summer party. This year the party was held at the new home of Mary Sidhu Pittman, EB. Members enjoyed great food, basketball and water sports, as well as golfing at the adjoining Mt. Prospect golf course. Mary Pittman reported on the summer's national convention and showed her souvenir magnolia leaves from the sorority founders ' dormitory.

The September meeting featured artist Jacque Ames speaking on color theory at the home of Debbie Ames Smith, BP. Several members visited the chapter's newest philanthropy, the Women's Residential Services in Vernon Hills in October. This organization serves women who are chemically dependent, especially pregnant women and mothers with young children .

In November, the chapter celebrated Founders' Day in Chicago hosted by the Windy City Alumnae Chapter.

The chapter hopes to increase Alpha Sigma Alpha potential membership next spring as Mickijohnson Fayhee, EB , and Christine Reising Keeley, EB, are both expecting.

Christine Reising Keeley, EB DELAWARE VALLEY, PA

Chapter is represented at national convention The Delaware Valley chapter was pleased to have Christine Kozlowski, fl, represent the chapter at the recent national convention.

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Delaware Valley alumnae members gathered for a June pot luck dinner at the home of lise Graenz Schwarze, NN. Those attending were Lois Meadowcroft Baker, NN, Christine Kozlowski, TI, Frances Sommers Dougherty, III, Edith Waugh O'Brien, NN, lise Graenz Schwarze, NN, Ruth Pike Fooskas, KK, and Anne Ristine Thomas, NN.

at a local restaurant.

Miriam Hipple FitzGerald, KK CHICAGO WEST

Chapter initiates alumnae member The Chicago West Suburban Alumnae Chapter had a Lunch Out over the summer at a restaurant called Erik & Me in St. Charles.

The chapter has also been busy with initiating a new alumnae member. Her name is Carole Dunbar, BP, from Naperville, IL. August started out the new season with a salad supper at the home of joan Kolar Grabarek, BP. The chapter also had some members from the Chicago Metro and Chicago North Suburban Alumnae Chapters in attendance.

The West Suburban chapter is looking forward to an exciting year of fun filled activities. Please call for information if you live out in the Chicago west suburbs and would like to join in the fun. Call Janice Marshall Bernholdt, BK, 630-904-7504, for additional information.

Attending the Chicago West Suburban alumnae initiation are (left to right) joyce Kroeger Shelton, <P<P, Sharon Nickals Garney, BP, Joan Kolar Grabarek, BP, Nancy Cepuder Reagan, BP, new initiate Carol Dunbar, BP, Cathy Carrara Sedlacek, BK, and Clare Campbell Hagan, XX.

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Tulsa Alumnae Chapter's new officers are (back row, left to right) Becky Hockett Hamby, Br, Cindy Ullrich, Br, Karen Maples johnson, BT, (front row) Leslie Lazzaro Stover, BT, and Carol L eslie Wright, Br

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Phi Phi Chapter visit ingredient for a good time

The St. Louis Alumnae Chapter welcomed summer with a luncheon at the Winet}' of the Little Hills in St. Charles, MO. Alumnae members enjoyed spending the day with recent graduates from the Zeta Xi Chapter at Lindenwood University.

The 2000-2002 executive officers were also elected.

Five St. Louis alumnae members enjoyed reuniting with members from across the country at the Centennial Celebration in Richmond, VA. A special highlight of the weekend was receiving the 2000 Alumnae Chapter Excellence Award, Crown Recognition. The alumnae chapter kicked off the fall events with an alphabet lunch. The women looked forward to an eventful year, including pumpkin decorating and mystery dinner theater, among much more.

Lisa K. Scanlan, TO

Enthusiasm and inspiration were served as the main ingredients as Maryville, MO, alumnae gathered at the home of President Millie Cockrill Loch, Phi Phi, for their annual salad supper which began a new season of the group' activities. Special guests were members of orthwest Missouri State University's Phi Phi Chapter. The event was characterized by excitement as acquaintances were made and renewed. A special highlight was Phi Phi advisor Ann Cowen Rowlette's report that made the Centennial Convention i'1 Richmond come to life.

Picntres of the narcissus garden planting and beautiful blooming were shared along with ideas for projects and fall activitie which traditionally involve and are enjoyed by all of Maryville 's Rubies, Pead and Stars.

Nancy Wheaton DeYoung, B'fr

St. Louis alumnae members and Zeta Xi (Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO) collegians at the 2000 National Convention in Richmond, VA.

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TULSA, OK

Fellowship in the fall The women of the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter geared up for a new year of fun. The chapter's first meeting in September brought everyone together for a wonderful dinner gathering at Diamond Jack's restaurant. The program consisted of a report from the women who attended convention over the summer.

In October, the chapter held an evening ofjewelry making at Beaded Sisters. In November members met with collegians from the Beta Gamma Chapter for the annual Founders' Day luncheon at a local country club.

A fund-raising initiative took place in December at the popular basket auction when the highest bidders went home with baskets of goodies!

Karen johnson, BT Terre Haute, IN

Seniors inducted into alumnae chapter Terre Haute Alumnae Chapter programs included a travel video presentation by student Chris Miller of travels in Spain and the Rev. M. Newman of the First Baptist Church gave an inspiring book review. Induction of nine graduating seniors into the alumnae group was highlighted with presentations of Alpha Sigma Alpha photo albums making the most memorable moment for both collegians and alumnae.

Sales from Alpha Sigma Alpha cookbooks by the alumnae chapter enabled a donation to be presented to the collegiate chapter.

An active alumnae committee is being organized for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Beta Upsilon Chapter on the campus of Indiana State University.

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This event will take place in October 2001.

Paulita Martin McNeill, BY DENVER, CO

Chapter honors SO-year members A great tradition continued as the Denver Alumnae Chapter held its kickoff potluck this past August.

Collegians from Zeta Pi Chapter and Beta Beta Chapter traveled to Denver to share in a time offellowship, song and delicious homecooked food. The evening was made even more special with the addition of a ceremony to honor the 50-year members in the chapter. The seven honorees were presented with a certificate and Alpha Sigma Alpha pendant. Everyone was inspired by the achievements of these outstanding women and their continuing dedication to the sorority.

Kendy Blake, BB

Terre Haute alumnae members plan a used book sale as a Jundraiser.

They are (left to right) Martha Erwin, BY, secretary; Paulita Martin McNeill, BY, editor, and Carolyn Eder Tausig, BY.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA

NOVA Alumnae Chapter formed The NOVA (Northern Virginia) Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha held its first meeting at That's Amore in Vienna, VA, on Sept. 27, 2000, with 16 alumnae in attendance. In addition to those present, 74 alumnae from 33 chapters have expressed an interest in becoming members.

The evening's activities began with introductions, followed by a delicious Italian dinner. After dinner Rev. Gretchen Adams Miller, BA, and Vice President Cindy Rhoades Ryan, M, conducted the Consecration Ceremony.

Acting President Anne Marie Carmody, ~P , called the business meeting to order and introduced the organizing officers. Nominations for chapter officers were presented and

Fifty-year members were honored at the Denver Alumnae Chapter's kickoff potluck. They are (left to right) Esther Kauffman Gatseos, BB, Vera Smith Waldron, BB, Dawn Babcock Nicholson, BB, Libby R ichmond McWilliams, BI, Marge Muir Perdue, TT, and Virginia Scioli Tomko, BB. Not pictured: Marjorie Anderson Thomson, TT.

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Founding members of the OVA ( orthern Virginia ) Alumnae Chapter.

vo tin g fo llowed . The bylaws and the proposed budged we re also approved .

In the words o f Gerry Yang Cox, , chapter president, "Our first meeting was remarkabl e becau e we discovered that the bond of sisterhood transcends age, college and pro fes io n. It was as if we had kn own each o ther for years."

Other fall events included a H alloween party and a Found rs' Day Tea in ovember.

Creta Payne, BJJ

BUFFALO, f.lY

Buffalo wekomes a new collegiate chapter H ooray for th e Buffalo Alumnae Chapter, a Crown winner at th e national conve ntion in Ri chmond, an unforgettable experi ence for th e six atte ndees: Mar ha Kimbar Goldstein, ~T, Jac k.i e Vito LoRusso, TITI, Beth Lawrence Lucia, TITI,J oan Rindflei ch Runkel, TITI, Donette Pritting Thurlow, TID, and Debbie Kro n Wingate, fE . The

chapter was also cited for th e PhilanthropiC 2000 Alumnae Chapte r Excellence ward and ho norable mention for th e Phoenix Alumnae Award.

Fall highlights fo r th e chapter included three maj or events: th e strategic plan meeti ng, inducti on of th iagara Un iversity Chapter, iagara Fall , NY, in October, and the ovember Founders' Day luncheon at th e Buffalo ountry lub.

Donelle Prilling Thurlow, JJI1

Buffalo alumnae at the Centennial Celebration in Richmond. 17!ey are (left to right, standing)jackie Vito LoRusso, fiJI, Don ette Prilling Thurlow, (seated) j oan Rindfleisch Runkel, fiJI, Beth Lawrence Lucia, fiJI, Debbie Kron I l'ingate, TE and tvlarsha Kimbar Cold tein, L1 T.

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P Tt'v TER: end addre chan e (Fo rm 3579) to Alpha igma Al pha. 900 1 We le-an Rd .. uite 200. lndianapoli , I 462 .

MEMBERS: Mail completed form with mai ling label attached, to Al pha Sigma Alp ha, 9001 We leyan Rd ., Suite 200, Ind ianapo li , I 46268, o r vi it www.alphasigm aaJ pha.org/ alph anet. h tm l.

PARENTS: Your daug h te r 's sub crip tion to the Phoenix i ent to he r hom e add re s whil e she is in college. If she is no longer in co llege or living at ho m e, please subm it a ch ange of addre s.