Alpha Sigma Alpha welcomes newest chapter—Theta Iota B Y A M Y H A M B R I C K , Leadership Consultant The Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) in Klamath Falls was buzzing with excitement during the week of May 17, 2009. The group, previously recognized as Alpha Lambda Nu, was preparing to officially be recognized as the newest chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha. The colony was named Oregon Tech’s “Club of the Year� only the week before, and during this week, the colony women prepared for the biggest honor of all, being installed as Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Theta Iota Chapter. The Sanctuary Degree Service and Installation Ceremony were held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 on Oregon Tech’s campus. The installation team consisted of National Vice President of Operations Nora Ten Broeck, , District 8 Facilitator Carol Jensen, , Membership Growth Coordinator Amber Shaverdi Huston, , Extension Project Coordinator Lori White Scott, and Leadership Consultant Amy Hambrick, .
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“Words cannot express how proud I am of the ladies of the Theta Iota Chapter. Their dedication, perseverance and commitment to Alpha Sigma Alpha and each other have been evident throughout the entire installation process, and I have no doubt that this chapter will have a great impact on our sorority. The ladies are truly women of poise and purpose, and I am honored to have worked with each one of them.� — Amy Hambrick, , Leadership Consultant The Theta Iota Chapter received numerous gifts from Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae and collegiate members. The gifts include: ■Alpha Sigma Alpha Installation Scrapbook and Ritual Bible from the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter ■Framed Creed from Delta Sigma Chapter, Saginaw Valley State University ■Robert’s Rules of Order from the Kansas City Alumnae Chapter ■Stationary from the Windy City, IL Alumnae Chapter ■Punch bowl and glasses from national council ■Silver Platter from national council
Initiates of Theta Iota Chapter Kelly Ashcom Rebecca Bodeving Kaitlin Endres Jenny Hall Jenny Hawkes Jessica Huckins Erica McCay Danielle Noble Mariah Seaton Tessa Simpson Kelsie Smale Marisa Tegarden Phi Tran Brittany Winder
New Members of Theta Iota Chapter Anna Masterson Caitlin Remington Elise Ross Ana Torres Dayna Young FALL 2009