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Service Immersion EXPERIENCE

How a trip to Hawaii

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Introducing your 2013-14 Leadership Consultants

Get your S. June Smith Center and other philanthropic partnership T-shirts on Alpha Sigma Alpha’s new merchandise store, www.CrimsonCollections.com!

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FEATURES Cover story, page 16:

Service Immersion Experience 6 2012-13 collegiate and alumnae awards 12 Introducing your 2013-14 leadership consultants 14 2013 S. June Smith Center spring break service grants

PHOTO CREDIT: Katie Matis Smith

D E PA R T ME N T S 4 Editor’s desk 5 From the president

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10 ASA Foundation news

PHOTO CREDIT: Trish Coder Photography

22 District news 26 ASA Palms 28 In memoriam 29 News & events 31 From the ASA archives

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32 Woman of poise and purpose

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Dear readers,

Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha (USPS 430-640) is

What is it about fall?

published quarterly by Alpha Sigma Alpha, 9002 Vincennes Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46268-3018.

Is it the football and World Series?

Is it the cool breeze and leaves changing color?

Is it the season premieres of my favorite shows?

Is it carving pumpkins with my nieces and nephews?

Yes, yes, yes and yes!

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There is so much about fall that gives me a sense of renewal, comfort and simplicity. It may be getting colder, but the feeling I get when I put on my favorite pair of boots for the first time reminds me that life has its moments of warming my heart with reminders that today is mine. I will live it, and I will love it.

I had a conversation with a chapter sister the other day about this; what we look forward to most about fall. She told me that this year, it was receiving her issue of the Phoenix magazine. I thought at first that she was just trying to make me blush (which she did), but since she graduated college more than five years ago, she hadn’t received an issue because she had moved and had not updated her address. Over the summer, she finally updated her address with national headquarters by sending an email to asa@AlphaSigmaAlpha.org.

How cool! She will now be able to read the Founders’ Day message from National President Nora M. Ten Broeck, learn about the 2012-13 awards recipients, see the impact of the inaugural service immersion experience, and get a sneak peak of the 2014 National Convention & Leadership Conference in San Antonio!

I hope you all enjoy today and this issue. Today is yours. Live it and love it.

Mizpah,

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Alpha Sigma Alpha and Girls on the Run celebrate first year of partnership Introducing the Advisor Institute Congratulations 2013 graduates!

F rom the P r es i d ent F ound e rs ’ D ay M essa g e

BY No r a M . Ten B r oeck, B K | N AT I ON AL P RES I D EN T

On this our 112th Founders’ Day, we pause to reflect upon the five women who made Alpha Sigma Alpha a reality - Calva, Mary, Louise, Juliette and Virginia. They hold their distinctive place in sorority history and represent the first in a long line of continuous relationships perpetuated to the current day. In a sense, our Founders introduced us to Alpha Sigma Alpha, and we continue that introduction through membership recruitment today.

In March 2013, I had the opportunity to conduct my first Skype, or video conference, session with the Delta Sigma Chapter at Saginaw Valley State University, MI. Delta Sigma Chapter provided the most applicants to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Hermes Society in December 2012, and therefore they were awarded a Skype “date” with me. We talked, I played presidential show and tell, and reflected about the start of my Sorority experience as an undergraduate member leading up to the present day as national president. The women then introduced their new big and little sister pairs to me. Each big sister proudly introduced her little sister to me via Skype. There was excitement, laughter and so much pride. I found myself thinking, what a great introduction to sorority for these new women. From the very start, they have had a chance to see the big picture of sorority, a vision for the future, much like the Founders had.

Each big sister is a modern day founder because they are maintaining that unbroken line of sisterhood that carries us to the present day.

Each of us, then, had an experience with a founder –the founder of our sorority experience. Every member in every chapter has a founder, or maybe multiple founders, of her experience. Founders’ Day is a great day to thank “your founders.” I don’t think that Calva, Mary, Louise, Juliette and Virginia will mind sharing the celebration as it venerates their legacy and promotes each member’s ability to positively influence another.

Who are your founders? Who are the individuals who founded your sorority experience? Upon a little reflection¸ I’ve identified my five “founders”: Peggy Petrey, BK Thank you Peggy for calling me on bid day and offering me an invitation to Beta Kappa Chapter. Many people ask me “why Alpha Sigma Alpha” in terms of the reason I joined – and I always tell them that “I joined because Peggy Petrey asked me to join.” I have enjoyed the benefits and relationships from our Sorority for the past 25 years. My life would not be the same without Alpha Sigma Alpha in it. Peggy, you are my founder.

Tara Knudson Carl, BK Thank you Tara for serving as the Beta Kappa Chapter Advisor as I navigated my way from new member to chapter president. Each meeting that we had made me a better student, member and leader. Each chapter and executive board meeting you attended made Beta Kappa a better and stronger chapter. Our sorority experience would not be complete without you as a part of it. Tara, you are my founder.

Phyllis Fross Thank you Phyllis for serving as the Beta Kappa housemother.

The two years that I lived in the chapter house under your guidance were an integral part of my undergraduate experience. You kept order and made such delicacies such as taco pie and lemon bars. I enjoyed our conversations over tea in your suite and that you always seemed to know the right thing to say at the right time, even if it was a bit colorful.

I celebrate you and your life (Oct. 16, 1924-March 4, 2013). Phyllis, you are my founder.

Jim Miner, Tau Kappa Epsilon Thank you Jim for being an accessible and approachable director of student activities at Western Illinois University.

My student leadership experience was better just because you were a part of it. I appreciated your willingness to help me grow as a leader and an individual. Jim, you are my founder.

Diane James, HH, past national president Thank you Diane for being a wise and compassionate national president. You assisted me immensely during my term as chapter president and gave me that first big picture understanding of the Sorority. Your enthusiasm for the Sorority influenced me into being an active alumna and traveling as a leadership consultant. Today, I model parts of my presidential style after you.

Diane, you are my founder.

Founders’ Day isn’t just a part of our past – it is a vibrant part of our present day and each of us has the potential to be a founder. Think it over – who are your founders? Take this year’s Founders’ Day, Nov. 15, as the perfect day to acknowledge each of them.

Thank you Delta Sigma for the inspiring this issue’s message. Today, you are my founders too.

In Alpha Sigma Alpha,

Nora M. Ten Broeck National President Follow Nora on Twitter @ntenbroeck! www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org

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C ollegiate and A l umnae Awa r ds

Collegiate Chapter Awards 2012-13 2012-13 Aspire Chapters Aspire chapters are chapters that have shown a commitment to each other, their chapter and the national organization by upholding the high ideals of the Sorority.

Beta Gamma, Northeastern State University, OK Gamma Lambda, Loyola University, IL Gamma Omega, Eastern Illinois University Theta Gamma, Christopher Newport University, VA Theta Omicron, University of Missouri-Kansas City Zeta Tau, Grand Valley State University, MI

2012-13 Four-Star Chapters Four-Star Chapters uphold the ideals of the Sorority in the areas of membership, academic excellence, finances, membership education, chapter operations, service, charitable giving, national meetings, ritual, organization image, national bylaws, policies and procedures, advisory board and alumnae involvement.

Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS Nu Nu, Drexel University, PA Beta Lambda, University of Central Arkansas

2012-13 Seek Chapters Seek chapters are chapters that have built on the Aspire commitment and have embraced the responsibility of membership to ensure that the Sorority remains strong.

Beta Theta, Central Michigan University Delta Eta, DePaul University, IL Zeta Alpha, Missouri Southern State University Zeta Mu, Missouri Western State University Theta Beta, Roanoke College, VA Theta Zeta, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

2012-13 Crown of Excellence Chapter The Crown of Excellence is the highest award bestowed on a collegiate chapter. The Crown of Excellence chapter has demonstrated the highest level of achievement of all four-star chapters.

Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS

2012-13 Attain Chapters Attain chapters are chapters that have vowed fully to uphold their role, responsibility and commitment to being an energizing influence in the future of their chapter and Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Beta Upsilon, Indiana State University Delta Sigma, Saginaw Valley State University, MI Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University Zeta Phi, Illinois Institute of Technology Theta Alpha, Coe College, IA

Scholastic Achievement Award–Spring 2012 Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO Scholastic Achievement Award–Fall 2012 Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO 2012-13 Rose Marie Fellin Financial Excellence Award Beta Theta, Central Michigan University Delta Sigma, Saginaw Valley State University, MI 2012-13 Recruitment Excellence Award Theta Alpha, Coe College, IA 2012-13 Sidney Gremillion Allen Panhellenic Award Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS 2012-13 Philanthropic Award Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS 2012-13 Technology Excellence Award Theta Rho, West Texas A&M University

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Individual Awards 2012-13 Outstanding New Member Award The Outstanding New Member Award was established to honor and recognize a new member who has been an exceptional contributor to her chapter in her first year of membership. The recipient of the annual award has demonstrated an excellent spirit and attitude the first year of membership including willingness to accept responsibility, the ability to work well with other chapter members and a potential for taking leadership roles in the chapter and in the national organization once she graduates.

Ashley Ross, BL, University of Central Arkansas • Sophomore, majoring in biology with an interdisciplinary studies minor • 3.7 GPA • Served as her chapter’s public relations chairman and treasurer • Serves as student government association’s class vice president • Member of the ideal campus leadership team and student orientation staff • Volunteers for her church youth group “Ashley’s selfless love for Alpha Sigma Alpha is an inspiration for all her sisters.” says Callie Holthouse, Beta Lambda Chapter president.

Frost Fidelity Award Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Frost Fidelity Award is based on the more intangible Sorority values and ideals. “Fidelity” implies devotion and unswerving loyalty and allegiance. This award goes to a woman with commitment and exemplary service, who demonstrates her regard for others by her actions, who tackles problems large or small and who lends abilities to all projects. This collegiate award was established by Emma Coleman Frost of Pi Pi Chapter and her husband, Donald.

Kaitlin Saettele, ZZ, University of Central Missouri • Graduated in May 2013 with a bachelor of science in child and family development and a business administration minor.

• Pursuing an MBA at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO while working as a graduate assistant in the fraternity/sorority life office • 3.57 GPA • Served as her chapter’s social chairman, standards chairman, public relations chairman and vice president of programming and ritual • Named to the dean’s list and member of Order of Omega • Served on student government association, pre-law students association, fraternity/sorority judicial board and the Society of Child and Family Development • Volunteers with Special Olympics, Adopt-a-Family and University of Central Missouri’s THRIVE program “Kaitlin always gives of herself freely and is always willing to help, whether it is for a friend or for an organization,” says Aubrey Winn, Zeta Zeta Chapter president.

Alumnae Chapter Awards 2012-13 Alumnae Chapter crown of Excellence North Suburban Chicago Crown Chapters Buffalo, NY Capital City, Topeka, KS Central Florida Central Ohio Central Pennsylvania Charlotte, NC

Chicago Metro Chicago West Cincinnati Dallas Dayton, OH Denver Evansville-SW Indiana Greater Jacksonville, FL Greater Valley Forge, PA Hattiesburg, MS Houston

Indianapolis Kansas City, MO Maryville MO Mid-Michigan Crown Midnight Sun Alaska Milwaukee North Suburban Chicago NOVA, VA Philadelphia Metro Pittsburg, KS Richmond, VA

Southern Colorado St. Louis Tampa Bay, FL Tulsa, OK Twin Cities All-Stars, MN Washington, DC Central Missouri Christmas City, PA

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Individual Award s

Elizabeth Bird Small Award The Elizabeth Bird Small Award is given annually in memory of Elizabeth Bird Small, Pi Pi member and former chapter advisor. It is regarded as the highest honor that our Sorority can bestow upon an undergraduate member. For this award, Alpha Sigma Alpha recognizes outstanding academic excellence, leadership talents within the chapter and substantial commitments and accomplishments within campus and community environments.

Kayla Meine, ZZ, University of Central Missouri • Graduated summa cum laude in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and minors in psychology and legal studies • Began law school in fall 2013 at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law • 4.0 GPA •S erved as her chapter’s social chairman, parliamentarian, Panhellenic delegate and president •S erved as student government association representative, senator and student body vice president •S erved as Order of Omega’s vice president and president •S erved as the pre-law student association vice president and president •V olunteers with THRIVE, Habitat for Humanity, Community Blood Center and Adopt-a-Family “Through her involvement in Alpha Sigma Alpha, Kayla is not only seen as a past leader, but as a role model that all new members aspire to be,” says Aubrey Winn, Zeta Zeta Chapter president.

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Outstanding Athlete Award The Outstanding Athlete Award was established to recognize an undergraduate member who exemplifies the physical aim by representing her college/university as a member of an intercollegiate athletic team. She demonstrates sportsmanship, athletic ability, leadership and teamwork while being actively engaged in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Alexandra Schelble, ZH, Rockhurst University, MO • Sophomore, pre-medicine student majoring in biochemistry with a minor in Spanish and theology • Singles and doubles player, Rockhurst University’s women’s tennis team • 3.99 GPA • Serves as the chapter’s scholarship chairman • Member of the honors program and Phi Delta Epsilon medical fraternity • Served as a new student orientation leader for 2012-13 and as an orientation coordinator for 2013-14 • Volunteers with tennis buddies and as a math and chemistry tutor “Alex’s involvement in athletics has allowed the chapter to reach out to a different group of students. This has helped us recruit new members and garner support for events like Special Olympics philanthropy week and Dancing with the Alphas,” says Amanda Saladin, Zeta Eta Chapter president.

Outstanding Advisor Award The Outstanding Advisor Award was established in 2004 as a way to recognize the unswerving loyalty and dedication of Alpha Sigma Alpha’s collegiate chapter advisors.

Advisors are recognized by this award for their outstanding service, serving as a role model, living according to our ritual and perpetuating Alpha Sigma Alpha’s core values. Chapters and volunteers may nominate any advisor of a chapter.

Andrea Chappell Bennett, BS, ritual and scholarship advisor for Eta Eta Chapter Andrea Chappell Bennett was nominated by the Eta Eta Chapter at Pittsburg State University, KS, which wrote: “Andrea has served Eta Eta Chapter whole-heartedly and with the utmost enthusiasm. On top of juggling a family, work and school, Andrea has committed herself by attending alumnae events, Advantage meetings, ritual services and much more. Andrea continues to serve as a role model to Eta Eta Chapter showing that membership is not only for the years one is in college, but for life.”

Andrea was initiated as a member of the Beta Sigma Chapter at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. She began assisting the Eta Eta Chapter at Pittsburg State University in 2002 as the membership advisor. She currently serves in the roles of ritual advisor and scholarship advisor. In addition to her advisory roles, Andrea has been the Pittsburg, KS Alumnae Chapter President since 2004 and has also served on the District 9 meeting team.

Andrea holds a degree in housing and interior design from Missouri State University and worked at Howsmon’s Office Interiors in Joplin, MO for eight years where she was instrumental in the development and launch of Workplace Studio, the company’s interior design division. She is currently working on a second degree in graphic communications with an emphasis in graphic design and a minor in commercial graphics from Pittsburg State University.

She and her husband Rusty reside in Pittsburg, KS with their two sons Austin and Bryson.

Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Advisor Award The Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Advisor Award has been established to recognize a campus professional for exceptional service to Alpha Sigma Alpha and his or her campus community.

The individual exemplifies the core values of Alpha Sigma Alpha, serves as a role model for students and has made an outstanding contribution to fraternity and sorority life.

Katie Peoples Zamulinsky, assistant dean of students, fraternity & sorority life, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Katie Peoples Zamulinsky was nominated by the Nu Nu Chapter at Drexel University, PA, which wrote: “Katie takes the time to get to know our officers and members, and provides guidance to help us grow as individuals and leaders of the organization. She knows us on a personal level and genuinely cares about current events, situations and achievements of our chapter.”

Katie joined Drexel University and the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life in 2006 where she currently serves as the assistant dean of students, fraternity & sorority life. Katie is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fraternity & sorority life, which include managing and advising all recognized organizations and governing councils, working cooperatively with alumni advisors and volunteers, leading all strategic initiatives and maintaining regular communication with campus and community stakeholders.

Katie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Rutgers University. Upon graduation, she traveled for Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity as a leadership consultant. She then worked in the Office of Student Leadership and Greek Life at Indiana University of Pennsylvania while completing her Master of Arts degree in student affairs in higher education. Katie has continued to be an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity by serving in a variety of roles, most recently province president and as a member of the fraternity’s Panhellenic delegation.

Katie enjoys spending time at the beach with family and friends, running, reading mysteries and cooking. She married her husband, John, in 2011 and they are expecting their first child in October of this year.

Outstanding Advisor Award - Honorable Mention • Teddi Cunningham, CC, chapter advisor for Theta Mu Chapter • Rhonda Park Uber, ZP, housing, standards and chapter advisor for Zeta Pi Chapter • Shelby Coxon, ZM, chapter advisor for Zeta Eta Chapter • Sandy Wolbert Hartman, NN, chapter advisor for Nu Nu Chapter • Kaylyn Siefkas Patterson, ZF, ritual and chapter advisor for Zeta Phi Chapter • Ashley Knierim, FF, philanthropy advisor for Phi Phi Chapter

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ASA FOU N DAT I O N N E W S

WE BELIEVE in the experience of being an Alpha Sigma Alpha and encouraging women to explore their passion and purpose. Since its founding, the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to intellectual development and lifelong learning by offering academic scholarships to graduate members, undergraduate members and non-members. Our generous donors have shared their passion and purpose by establishing these scholarships. The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership and volunteerism and meaningful participation in Alpha Sigma Alpha activities and other organizational activities. This year the Foundation awarded 23 scholarships. Congratulations to the following recipients for the 2013-14 academic year:

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Amy M. Swisher Scholarship Maria Vaso, ΖΦ

National Philanthropic Scholarship-Graduate Jamie Brandon, ΑΓ

Beta Zeta Scholarship Kristina Williams, ΖΣ

S. June Smith Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Mackenzie Frazier, ΖΓ

Dr. Rosalie Messina Simari Scholarship Amanda Wilmann, DU

Martha Green Dimond Scholarship Jessica Green, ΖΗ

Hilda Giraud Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Nicolette Lewis, ΖΦ

Past Presidents’ Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Natasha Frost, ΖΗ

ΔΥLois V. Beers Scholarship Jessica Dyson, ΒΣ

National Philanthropic Scholarship-Undergraduate Kaylin McNamara, ΖΗ

Suzanne Hebert Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Kristen Pesavento, ΘΣ

Alpha Beta Endowed Founders’ Memorial Scholarship Leilani Castaneda, ΕΦ

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Chapter specific scholarships The Foundation has the privilege of providing Career Enhancement Grants to deserving members wishing to pursue a career goal, continuing education opportunity or retraining. This year, the Foundation awarded three grants to members to help them explore their passion and purpose.

Mary Turner Gallagher Scholarship Jessica Lowery, ΗΗ

Beta Gamma Scholarship Dakota Dear, ΒΓ

Dr. Ann Rowlette Scholarship Patricia Hyatt, ΦΦ

• Dustie Guilotte, ΨΨ, is working to become FEFL certified to teach English as a foreign language.

Dustie is excited to use this opportunity to see the world and define new passions.

• Janae Passalaqua, ΖΠ, is a high school teacher. She is using her grant to attend a class that is required for all career and tech teachers in Colorado.

Because of this class, Janae will be able to continue to teach the classes for which she has a passion.

Wilma Wilson Sharp Scholarship Kiley Wuellner, ΕΦ

Beta Sigma Scholarship-President Rebecca Boyd, ΒΣ

Nancy A. Martin Williams Scholarship Morgan Lindgren, ΖΜ

Beta Sigma Scholarship-Treasurer Hyelim Kim, ΒΣ

Dr. Geraldine Cox Leadership Scholarship Lauren Kowalczyk, ΖΝ

Patti Balwanz Scholarship Emily Kroll, ΒΣ

Zeta Eta Scholarship Courtney Lock, ΖΗ

Zeta Zeta Scholarship Aubrey Winn, ΖΖ

• Paula Strassle, ΘΒ, is spending the summer working in Mzuzu, Malawi on a water quality and sanitation research project. Her grant from the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation puts her one step closer to her career goal of leading her own research project and working in the field in community outreach. areer Enhancement Grants are C awarded on the basis of merit (leadership and community involvement) and how the education program relates to the applicant’s personal or professional development. rants are available on a first come, G first serve basis and may be awarded throughout the fiscal year (June 1 – May 31) up to an amount determined by the Foundation Board of Trustees and consistent with the Foundation policies. The grant will cover only registration, tuition, and/or textbooks and materials. An alumna is eligible to receive one career enhancement grant. For more information visit www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org and click on the Career Enhancement Grant Application or write Shannon Priddy, development coordinator for the Foundation at spriddy@AlphaSigmaAlpha.org.

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A dvisor M eet ourinstitute new le ad e rsh i p C onsulta nts

Brittany Ankeny Chapter: Beta Sigma College: Missouri State University Degree: Public relations, certificate in conflict and dispute resolution, minor in psychology Hometown: Platte City, MO Leadership experience: Formal recruitment day chairman, standards board representative, social chairman, nominating committee chairman, Panhellenic chief justice and Panhellenic president “I want to be remembered for my passion for Alpha Sigma Alpha and the fraternal movement. I would not be who I am if it weren’t for our sorority and all of the wonderful people I have met and the opportunities I have been privileged to obtain.”

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Suzanne Haynes Chapter: Beta Lambda College: University of Central Arkansas Degree: Biology, with a minor in English Hometown: Conway, AR Leadership experience: Fundraising chairman, nominating committee chairman, treasurer, 2011-12 and 2012-13 leadership consultant

Jordan Huntze Chapter: Beta Lambda College: University of Central Arkansas Degree: Political science Hometown: Texarkana, TX Leadership experience: Housing chairman, public relations chairman and vice president of programming and ritual, 2012-13 leadership consultant

“My favorite core value is integrity. As a young adult, you face many challenges that will test your values and beliefs and you must find a way to uphold them on your own.”

“I am looking forward to another year of personal growth and development. Every chapter I visit, every person I meet, and every experience I have is an opportunity to learn something new about myself and the world around me.”

Introducing Alpha Sigma Alpha’s

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Six remarkable women were chosen to travel for Alpha Sigma Alpha this academic year. They hit the road in August to provide leadership training and educational programming to Alpha Sigma Alphas across the country.

Andrea Birch Chapter: Delta Iota College: University of Delaware Degree: Interpersonal communication and psychology Hometown: Wilmington, DE Leadership experience: Chapter president, ritual chairman, risk management chairman “Watching people get passionate toward just about anything is exhilarating. I get inspired seeing an individual realize the potential that she has within herself.”

Sydney Ward Chapter: Eta Eta College: Pittsburg State University, KS Degree: Communication, with an emphasis in broadcasting and a minor in political science Hometown: Carl Junction, MO Leadership experience: Bylaws committee, standards board representative, standards board chairman “My family, friends and sorority sisters inspire me.

My biggest inspiration is my Grandma Audrey, who has taught me how to go on when you aren’t sure you can, and how to be strong, honest, loyal and loving.”

Danielle Davis Chapter: Eta Eta College: Pittsburg State University, KS Degree: Spanish and international studies Hometown: Olathe, KS Leadership experience: Treasurer, housing chairman, 2012-13 leadership consultant “I want to be remembered for helping women to see their full potential. I want them to remember that I pushed them to grow and that I believed they could do great things.”

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S. June Smith Center Service Grants: 2013 spring break internships

In spring 2013, Alpha Sigma Alpha was pleased to partner with the S. June Smith Center to offer the first spring break service grants.

The S. June Smith Center mission is to “support children with disabilities in achieving their potential and promote their full participation within their families, schools and communities.” As a national philanthropic partner, the S. June Smith Center has been closely tied to Alpha Sigma Alpha since 1990 and is named after founder and Alpha Sigma Alpha member, Dr. S. June Smith, ΚΚ. While being strongly supported by collegiate and alumnae chapters through philanthropic financial and supply donations, it has proven challenging to offer hands-on experiences to our members at the Center due to its location in Lancaster, PA. In an effort to provide more personal interactions between collegiate members and the Center, Alpha Sigma Alpha worked to develop service grants to financially aid in professional development of members with aspirations in specific career areas. Applications were made available to all collegiate members in mid-November 2012 with a mid-December 2012 deadline. Members were invited to apply for intern experiences in several career areas including: nonprofit management, fund development, early childhood education, digital communications, public relations and marketing.

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Shirt design by Kelsey Turner, ΔΚ

B Y Leah Doole y Ei c khoff, AB Pro g ram Development Coordinator

With a wide variety of internship experiences and needs, the members of Alpha Sigma Alpha had an opportunity to explore the innerworkings of the Center while gaining professional skills. Each applicant’s university spring break week was taken into consideration as the Center offered flexibility for each qualified candidate. While the internships were unpaid, each selected member received up to $500 upon completion of the experience to assist with travel and lodging costs.

Participants of the 2013 Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute in Pittsburgh are showing off the Alpha Sigma Alpha designed S. June Smith T-shirt.

“My experience was absolutely amazing! I felt like I really had a lot to offer. I learned a lot not only about my profession but also so much about what [the S. June Smith Center] doe s. It was such a beneficial experience, I would recomm end it to any of my sisters.” – Kelsey Turner, ΔΚ

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Selected candidates for these grants were: • Melissa Goetz, Α, Longwood University, VA – early childhood education • Amber Matkowski, ΘΓ, Christopher Newport University, VA – combined nonprofit management and early childhood education • Mallory Pillsbury, ΘΓ, Christopher Newport University, VA – early childhood education • Kelsey Remme, Α, Longwood University, VA – early childhood education • Kelsey Turner, ΔΚ, University of Southern Indiana – digital communications

Service grant recipients shared very positive reactions to their service experiences at the Center. Each member was able to closely interact with staff and students, growing their professional skills and networks.

All of the service experiences were unique as members were involved in a variety of classrooms and projects.

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Ser vice I mmersion E x pe r i ence

Allison Blanchard, ΔΙ, University of Delaware i Alliso Saginaw Valley State University, MI I Ashley Garry, Γ Clio, Anita Ihuwan, ΘΔ, Eastern Illinois University I Emily Keller of Missouri-Kansas City I Melissa LaFond, ZP, UniverSity o West Alabama I Kaylin McNamara, ZH, Rockhurst University MO I Mackenzie Nordone, ΘM, Valdosta State University, G I Valeria Perez, ΘΞ, University of Texas at El Paso I Kati Peters, ZP, Illinois Insititute of Technology I Julia Sammur Pittsburg State University, KS I Leanna Wende, ZT, Grand State University, MI I Megan Whitten, ΘΡ, West Texas A&M Univ 16

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on Deighton, ΔΣ, SUNY-Cortland I r, ΘO, UniversIty of y, GA tie Sammur, HH, Valley versity

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By Leah Dooley Eickhoff, AB, program development coordinator

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consecration ceremony on the beach I 12 times we joined camp staff in singing the “Aloha” son in the dining is part community, Raining down from sun and sea, Fillin Serhall: vice “A-lo-ha I mmersion E xof peour r i ence me with energy, We join hands to form a world of Harmony, Starting with you and me. AMEN.

“life changing.”

– Ali Deighton, ΔΣ

These two words, simply stated, demonstrate the learning and transformation that 13 collegiate women experienced during the first Alpha Sigma Alpha service immersion trip to Oahu, HI. In partnership with the Leadership Institute – Women With Purpose, from May 27 - June 3, 2013, these members grew as women of poise and purpose through service, immersion and leadership development in an environment that challenged all participants in ways that were impossible to anticipate.

Members stayed at Camp Erdman, a YMCA camp located on the north shore of Oahu. Accommodations included bunk beds, open windows to catch the ocean breeze, pet geckos in the cabins and hikes to the camp dining hall. Views from camp included mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. Much of Camp Erdman was recognized by our members because it is a location where the television show “Lost” was filmed.

Our first full day together started with challenging our own personal expectations for ourselves and our group as we conquered The Odyssey: a 50-foot, two-level high ropes course and zip line. Facilitated by camp staff, this experience helped the women form as a group laying the foundation for what was to be a unique learning environment.

Service Environmental service was the focus for the week adventure in Oahu, HI. While Hawaii is seen as a lush, green and vibrant atmosphere, the native habitat is in reality very much in peril. Non-native plants and trees have been brought to the islands for decades causing invasive situations that threaten the natural environment. Teams of environmentalists and researchers work with the plant life in an

effort to transform it back to a natural and sustainable landscape.

Much of the work could not be done without the aid of volunteers. In the four days of hands-on service on the island, Alpha Sigma Alpha members contributed greatly to this effort. The first service day was spent working with Hui o Ko’olaupoko, a non-profit organization aiding in the Hakipu’u Stream Restoration. Fresh water on the island comes from two main sources – rainwater from the mountains and springs that emerge from underground. Our work included removing cut logs from around a headwater spring to the edges of a trail. The logs will later be chipped to become part of the path in and around the spring area. The ultimate goal is to reforest the area with native plant species allowing for a reduction in sediment entering the stream.

The second service day was spent working with the Pahole Project overseen by Oahu Natural Area Reserves (NARS), Division of Forestry and Wildlife, State Department of Land and Natural Resources. This project involved a two mile hike up a mountain to the NARS work site.

Once our team reached the site, we worked for several hours to remove strawberry guava trees whose roots cause erosion and reduce the ability of native plants to reestablish in the area. Our work at the Pahole Project site involved sawing the tree trunks at the base and hauling the trees down a trail. The work we completed would have taken the NARS team several days. The difference made by Alpha Sigma Alpha members was apparent as the cleared space could quickly be seen. We were also able to see a few endangered plant and animal species that have a greater chance of survival because of the work being done at this site.

Just a mile from Camp Erdman is an old military base with a waterfilled rock quarry which was the site of our third day of service. The

“This service immersion trip has helped reinforce all that I am capable of and has taught me how good it feels to give back to a community and make a difference.” – Ashley GArry, G Clio Melissa LaFond, ZR, cuts out an invasive plant species.

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“Though the entire week was full of life lessons, personal growth and new

experiences, the most significant lessons to me can be summarized in five words: confidence, validation, relationships, service and conflict.” – Julia Sammur, HH

husband and wife team responsible for this site are conducting research on pongee (“snakehead”) fish, a freshwater fish that is used in many styles of cuisine. Our project at this site involved measuring the Pongee fish to ensure they were being raised in containers holding similar sized fish. While initially causing many squirms and squeals, this project quickly became a favorite for many women as they handled the fish and became comfortable with the process. We learned that our sorting of 933 pongee fish would have taken the site coordinators more than six weeks to complete. Our team then moved to the tilapia quarry to help build two PVC pipe containers to be moved into the quarry to raise the tilapia. These fish are supplied to James Beard award-winning chef, Alan Wong, as well as a market in Honolulu.

Our last day of service was at one of the most beautiful locations in Oahu, the Waimea Valley. This project involved preparing the site for a 900-year-old festival to be held in October. This festival was begun by Hawaiian women and focuses on a variety of activities and competitions.

Our particular project included removing plants from a space that will be used for an ancient activity that involves “tobogganing” down a hill.

During our time in the Waimea Valley we were able to clear the hill of

(From left to right) Ashley Garry, G Clio, and Julia Sammur, HH, work together to build a PVC pipe that will help raise tilapia fish. Service participants listen to direction for their next service project.

Mackenzie Nordone, QM, and Ali Deighton, DS, are excited after completing the high ropes course. plants, vines and trees in addition to hauling the brush to a site for removal.

Immersion While service was a critical component for this experience, immersion into the Hawaiian culture provided context for the work that was done.

Each service site provided opportunities for our members to learn from

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“I will forever be honored to have been a part of such an amazing opportunity to grow as a leader, adventurer, sister and individual.� - Ali Deighton, DS

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50 foot tall Alpine tower high ropes course; ending with 30 foot zip line “swing” I 933 pongee fish sorted by size I 900 years – how old the tradition started by Women in the Kailua valley that involves tobogganing down a cleared hill I 143 hours of leadership “Sisterhood was truly present on the island. It was amazing how 15 different women from all over the country cAme together and formed such an amazing bond. We were able to take what we had in common, Alpha Sigma Alpha, and create genuine friendships. Together we learned, and together we grew.” – Kaylin McNamara, ZH the site leaders about the sustainability efforts of their work, in addition to their own personal history and stories about living in Hawaii. We were also able to spend time at the Polynesian Cultural Center learning about the variety of islands that make up six unique Pacific cultures.

An afternoon of sea kayaking, swimming, snorkeling and spotting sea turtles allowed members to learn about the evolution of the Hawaiian Islands. Lastly, time at Waimea Valley provided the chance to see and swim in a gorgeous Hawaiian waterfall.

These experiences, while on the surface could be seen as pure enjoyment, actually led to the understanding and knowledge of Hawaii that was necessary for the appreciation of our service work.

Without the environmental efforts of projects such as those we worked on, these immersion experiences would not be possible.

Leadership Development The final component of the service immersion experience involved working through leadership development curriculum each evening at the camp site. Several participants identified authentic confidence, validation, conflict resolution and leaving a legacy as the most significant piece of the experience. In this small group of women, who had all just shared experiences outside of their established networks, a strengthened bond was formed as they challenged each other as women and as leaders.

Conversations went late into each evening as these topics were explored.

One of the most valuable portions to these conversations was how each discussion related to the Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha and the common lessons and commitments made by each member. We were able to relate our shared experiences to values, creed, mission and purpose of the Sorority. As a final commitment to each other and to all Alpha Sigma Alpha’s we conducted the Consecration Service our final night together, renewing our vows on the beach under the stars.

(From top to bottom) Service immersion experience participants celebrate their week of service with a day on the Hawaiian beach. Melissa LaFond, ZR, Katie Peters, ZF, and site leader Emily Just, BN, pose with the pongee fish they helped a nonprofit sort. Oahu, HI was the site for the 2013 service immersion experience.

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3 1. Members of Beta Lambda Chapter at the University of Central Arkansas gather around to congratulate the graduating members. Pictured left to right: Sydney Crafton, Sayre Upton, Jade Glendenning, Kelsey L. Merritt and Taylor Stokes.

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4 2. Beta Lambda member Mary Ann Vincent Hendricks, gets a picture with her little sister on her wedding day. They are, from left, Mary Ann Vincent Hendricks and Callie Holthouse.

3. A lpha Chapter at Longwood University, VA, partnered with Theta Chi Fraternity to host the inaugural Alpha Sigma Alpha and Theta Chi Home Run Derby in spring

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2013. Enjoyable and energizing, this event is something that we hope to continue for years.

4. The Epsilon Epsilon Chapter at Emporia State University, KS, won Best New Member GPA, Best GPA of all Greek life and Outstanding Chapter for the 3rd year in a row.

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7 5. The Epsilon Gamma Chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University held their annual senior send-off in spring 2013, honoring the graduating seniors of the chapter.

6. The Epsilon Phi Chapter at Indiana University participated for the first time in the famous Little 500 bike race, where teams ride 100 laps around a track. Alpha

8 Sigma Alpha qualified and placed 25th. Everyone was proud and is eager to participate again next year! Pictured left to right: Kaitlyn Glennon, Molly Romy Wolford, Kiley Wuellner, Elizabeth Haffner.

7. T he Epsilon Tau Chapter at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County held their annual weekend sisterhood retreat in

spring 2013. This weekend is a special time to wrap up the year and celebrate the graduating seniors.

8. The Theta Tau Chapter at Capital University, OH, participated in a Special Olympics event held at Capital’s campus sports facility. Most of the chapter members were able to attend and volunteer for our philanthropic partner.

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11 9. Zeta Mu Chapter members at Missouri Western State University are posing by their rock during Fraternity and Sorority Week in spring 2013. Pictured left to right: (top row) Cagney McDonald, Sarah Bennett, Shelby Demott, Jessica Flatt, Abbey Stockard, Kerry Blackburn, (middle row) Jordan Guy, Kelse Hoffman, Ashley King, Ljubia Basic, (bottom row) Elizabeth Hunter, Kendra Greer.

10. D elta Nu-B alumna at Kettering University, MI, Ashley Gaabo, and her sisters pose for her wedding in spring

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12 2013 in St. Thomas! Pictured from left to right: Angela Gaabo, Ashley Gaabo, Amanda Herschleb (Gaabo), Steve Herschleb, Vanessa Croll, Shayna Kunz.

11. The Buffalo Alumnae Chapter enjoyed a spring luncheon at YOLO Restaurant.

Members standing are Donette Pritting Thurlow, PP, Susan Rinebolt Burns, PP, Marcia Kinbar Goldstein, DT, Joan Rindfleisch Runkel, PP, Sue Harmon Sieber, PP, Debbie Kron Wingate, GX, Jacqueline Vito Lo Russo, PP, Beth Lawrence Lucia, PP, Susan Klute

Hohl, PP, Karen Gervase Lesinski, PP, and Joan Borelli Dadante, PP. Seated are Zeta Chi Chapter collegians Laura Yost and Jillian Spencer and alumna member Betty Germony Klute, PP. 12. NOVA Alumnae Chapter offered a bid for membership into Alpha Sigma Alpha to Christine Torbert on Sunday, April 14, 2013. From left to right: Michelle Marchesano Cann, NN, and Christine Torbert.

Congratulations to the following collegiate and alumnae chapters on their milestone anniversaries in 2013-14!

Collegiate Chapters Zeta Zeta, University of Central Missouri | 95 years Beta Epsilon, James Madison University | 75 years Beta Lambda , University of Central Arkansas | 70 years Gamma Mu, Adrian College | 50 years Gamma Iota, Rochester Institute of Technology | 50 years Gamma Psi, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | 45 years

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Gamma Omega, Eastern Illinois University | 45 years Delta Upsilon, University of Texas at San Antonio | 35 years Epsilon Gamma, Virginia Commonwealth University | 30 years Zeta Eta, Rockhurst University, MO | 20 years Zeta Theta, Wagner College, NY | 20 years Zeta Sigma, University of the Incarnate Word | 15 years Zeta Tau, Grand Valley State University, MI | 15 years Zeta Upsilon, Lynchburg College, VA | 15 years Theta Gamma, Christopher Newport University | 10 years

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Theta Delta, University of Alaska-Anchorage | 10 years Theta Eta, Rogers State University, OK | 5 years Theta Iota, Oregon Institute of Technology | 5 years

13. On March 10, the Midnight Sun Alaska Alumnae Chapter had their last business meeting for the year, held elections, and welcomed new members. From left to right: (Back row) Amanda Martinez, ΘΔ, Nancianna Derrick Schaaper, ΖΦ, Angel Waalkes, ZK, Demonica Chong, ΘΔ, Katie Galligan, ΘΔ, Diana Roediger, ΘΔ, Mary Rae Staples, ZH. (Front Row) Aisha Merced, ΘΔ, Kimberly Dennis Kluckman, ΘΔ, Heather Lambert Tarrant, ΒΘ, and Courtney Hamilton, ΒΘ.

14. Members of Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter volunteered at a Girls on the Run fundraiser as wait staff and errand runners in March. It was held

at Café 1505 in Mequon, WI. The chapter sponsored pairs of shoes for girls who enter the program and are in need. Pictured from left to right: Marylou Wendzinski, ΔZ, Shannon Blunt, ZΦ, Beth Burkard, ZΦ, Kathy Braun, ΓE, Katie Blunt, ZΦ and Patti Vollbrecht, ΔZ. 15. The Greater Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter went on a dinner cruise in spring 2013. Pictured: Adair Harris, ΒΔ, Diane Kastick, ΓΖ, Emily Phan, ΒΓ, Joan Bacon, BI, Toni Marple Weatherford, ΒΛ, and Carolyn Leonard, ΒΣ.

Alumnae Chapters Maryville Missouri | 85 years Tulsa | 75 years San Antonio | 15 years Charlotte | 15 years Natchidoches Fleur de Lis, LA | 10 years Aloha Hawaii | 5 years Midnight Sun Alaska | 5 years

*milestone anniversaries occuring from June 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014 Send us pictures from your chapter anniversary celebrations to asa@AlphaSigmaAlpha.org #ASAanniversary

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ASA Palms

ASA Palms The word palm means tribute, honor or praise. Alpha Sigma Alpha gives palms to alumnae and collegians for their successes and milestones.

Celebrating a personal, professional or volunteer success? Tell us about it!

Send your success stories to the editor at ksmith@AlphaSigmaAlpha.org.

Zeta Gamma Alissa Agnew, ZG, won Miss Gannon University, PA, while raising money for diabetes. She performed the Macklemore song, “Thrift Shop� in sign language. Pictured with her is chapter sister Bethany Mongera.

Beta Beta Kimberly Ponis Greason, BB, received a 2013 Heartland

Zeta Beta Mary Zabolio McGrath,

Emmy award for the documentary Broomfield: Spirit of the American Dream.

Working with Havey Productions, Kimberly created a documentary that chronicled the creation of the city of Broomfield, CO. The documentary honored the 50-year anniversary for Broomfield as a city and the 10th anniversary as a combined city and county.

ZB, published her book, Surviving Internal School Politics, in spring 2013.

The book illustrates basic coping strategies educators can use within the political environment that can occur within schools. This is the ninth educational book co-authored and published by Mary.

Kimberly started her career as a sports reporter/anchor after graduating from the University of Northern Colorado. She now works for the city and county of Broomfield as their manager of video production at KCCB Channel 8.

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Save the Date San Antonio July 9-12, 2014

48th Alpha Sigma Alpha & leadership conference

in memoriam

‘Go thou thy way and I go mine Apart yet not afar; Only a thin veil hangs between Thy pathways where we are.

Let God keep watch ‘tween thee and me So never fear.

He holds thy hand, He claspeth mine And keeps us near.

I seem sometimes to see thy face But since this may not be I’ll leave thee to the care of Him Who cares for thee and me.’

–Mizpah Benediction

Alpha Alpha Shirley Pallatto Bone

Kappa Kappa Helen Hagy Wenger

Beta Beta Lillian Snydal Clark Shirley Delbridge Hickman Betty Barnes McEwen

Lambda Lambda Norma Johns Wuichet

Gamma Gamma Betty Hill Wiebener Delta Delta Dorothy Rawe Gilger Zeta Zeta Vivian Nelson Fuchs Eta Eta Dorothy Cresap Bishop Lillian Mobley Caskey Beverly Stacy Hardy Eleanor Heslop Martin Alana Rua-Schubert Ruth Smith Taylor Kristy Torbett

Nu Nu Aura Tyrrell Supina Omicron Omicron Marylyn Swietzer Krider Pi Pi June Courtney Kobus Margaret “Peg” Hammond Nelson Rita Lawler O’Brian Marion Thomas Swenson Diane Wooten Vanden Buekel Barbara Weyand Tau Tau Mary Brenemen Hays

Chi Chi Jayne Loudenback Eaton Vicki Morgan Small Psi Psi Geraldine Lyons Austin Jean Johnson Busch Beta Gamma Elizabeth Tillotson Hays Helen Hooper Malone Beta Epsilon Barbara Rogers Jarl Elizabeth “Liz” Nass June Kiser Wood Beta Zeta Velma Rhodes Bernard Aureline Detraz Buck Beverly Schoney Callahan Florence Cornay Clotiaux Melba Authement Colvin Nan LeBlanc Fakier Elaine Guidry Huval Josephine Joseph John Lucille Toups Rhodes Beta Eta Fern Becker Albrecht Margaret Colness Hartwick Lois Unruh Flaten Hattie Tiegs Haugan Leone Ehlis Kirk Ethel Taylor Picton Chery Schaffner Porten Jean Spencer Tollefson Lois Twist Wegner

Beta Iota Helen Blackburn Beta Rho Rosejeanne “Rose” Gulino Felcan Beta Sigma Patricia Weyforth Drummond Barbara Chapman Sloan Mary “Janet” Newton Stiefvater Beta Upsilon Sara “Sally” Grant Carpenter Beta Psi Dorothy Pears Hilary Diane Davies Wolf Gamma Epsilon Dorothy Zoeller Delta Kappa Debbie Beastall Landreth Annette Bittner Meier Delta Nu-B Rita Bandutsya Delta Omicron Joanne Flood Mahoney Jill Bidelspach Rouse Epsilon Gamma Lauren Saunders Plott Theta Delta Sarah Matthew

Phi Phi Charlene Welsh Cox Helen Crouch Gregory As reported to national headquarters June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013.

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Individual Alumnae Awards – now accepting nominations!

This year, Alpha Sigma Alpha will be accepting nominations for the individual alumnae awards to be presented at the 2014 National Convention & Leadership Conference in San Antonio. The following awards are available for nominations: Evelyn G. Bell Award Wilma Wilson Sharp Award Helen Corey Award Agape Awards Recognition of Eminence Award

Heart of Giving Award awarded by the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Freida Riley Award for Teaching Excellence awarded by the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation

Descriptions of the awards and the online nomination form can be found on the national website under Alumnae –> Individual Alumnae Awards.

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Hermes Society inductees Congratulations to the 35 undergraduate and graduate members who were inducted into Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Hermes Society during 2012-13.

Stephanie Anderson, Epsilon Lambda, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown Amanda Argo, Theta Omicron, University Missouri-Kansas City Jordan Ayers, Theta Tau, Capital University, OH Veronica Bausom, Beta Lambda, University Central Arkansas Katie Benjegerdes, Zeta Sigma, University of the Incarnate Word, TX Mikaela Bordewick, Zeta Kappa, Minnesota State University-Mankato Jamie Brandon, Alpha Gamma, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Stephanie Cueman, Nu Nu, Drexel University, PA Vanessa David, Delta Kappa, University Southern Indiana Shayna Green, Zeta Tau, Grand Valley State University, MI Ashliegh Henard, Beta Lambda, University Central Arkansas Brittany Hilbert, Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS Jodi Jabs, Zeta Beta, University Wisconsin-River Falls

Juliann Kasza, Delta Sigma, Saginaw Valley State University, MI Lauren Kowalczyk, Zeta Nu, Moravian College, PA Morgan Lindgren, Zeta Mu, Missouri Western State University Melissa Marazas, Zeta Nu, Moravian College, PA Alexis McGhee, Zeta Mu, Missouri Western State University Madison Mikhail, Theta Tau, Capital University, OH Kelly Morello, Epsilon Kappa, Millersville University, PA Sarah Overlease, Zeta Zeta, University of Central Missouri Hannah Peckham, Gamma Iota, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY Jaymie Perry, Beta Theta, Central Michigan University Mary Sahrmann, Zeta Zeta, University of Central Missouri Kelly Sandquist, Theta Alpha, Coe College, IA Emili Scherer, Beta Nu, Murray State University, KY Haley Schoenfeld, Delta Iota, University of Delaware Julia Snyder, Delta Sigma, Saginaw Valley State University, MI Kelly Spooner, Delta Sigma, Saginaw Valley State University, MI Catelyn Steinmueller, Zeta Beta, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Melanie Trammell, Beta Upsilon, Indiana State University Lauren Upton, Zeta Mu, Missouri Western State University Rebecca Vandorn, Epsilon Epsilon, Emporia State University, KS Kate Wildeman, Eta Eta, Pittsburg State University, KS Hayley Zedeck, Nu Nu, Drexel University, PA Since 2009, Alpha Sigma Alpha has inducted 80 undergraduate and graduate members into this exclusive academic honors society.

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from the

In November 1943, Doris Fox David, KK, was Alpha Sigma Alpha’s first “Alpha Girl,” which is now known as the Elizabeth Bird Small Award.

Among many areas of leadership, Doris was elected Temple University’s class president her sophomore, junior and senior years.

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Woman of

Poise and Purpose I am a woman of poise and purpose because I learned early on that the road to success was to lead a balanced life between my academics, personal priorities and community contributions.

I joined Alpha Sigma Alpha because the academic standards would ensure I would reach graduation. The support of my sisters caused me to excel in academics all the way through attaining a Ph.D. I contribute to the greater good through college teaching and leading with grace in my church commitments as an usher, choir singer and assisting minister at Faith Lutheran Church. My leadership was shaped through my involvement in Alpha Sigma Alpha as chapter president to leadership consultant to different volunteer positions. Aspire. Seek.

Attain. We are all on an amazing life journey to inspire, shape, grow and love others.

With grace and humility, I am a woman of poise and purpose.

Maria Malayter, Ph.D. Chi Chi alumna Ball State University, IN