ALUMNAE
and Spa this year. (We really like brunch.) At our November meeting, we will hold our annual Pine Mountain Philanthropy Night, where we fill stockings with small gifts to send to Pine Mountain for their holiday celebration. Please “like” our new Facebook page: Alpha Sigma Tau Erie Alumnae Chapter!
GREATER CHICAGO AREA krishaskin@gmail.com
We met in February for one of our favorite events—fondue. As always, we enjoyed both cheese and chocolate fondues. In April, we celebrated our 18th local Founders Day at La Tasca in Arlington Heights. While it was a small group this year, the evening was full of wonderful tapas plates and much laughter. Kris Haskin, Beta Pi, represented our chapter at the 40th National Convention in Atlanta, joined by members Sandy Leff, Beta Pi, and Debi Pyszka, Alpha Nu. These fantastic women spearheaded work at the ΑΣΤ Foundation area—Sandy’s phone was smoking with the number of credit cards she swiped through the Billhighway Give App for donations! At our annual BBQ in August, we planned events for the coming year, held elections, and recognized our Top Tau Jen Lapacek, Beta Pi, for all of her work on our behalf. It was a great time, with good food and many shared laughs. We have a few new events planned for this year, including a wine and art event, a self-defense course taught by an ΑΣΤ alumna, and Founders Day with the collegians and Chapter Advisory Board members of the Delta Delta Chapter.
INDIANAPOLIS
indyalumnae@alphasigmatau.org The Indianapolis Alumnae Association has been having a wonderful summer and fall. In August, we jammed to the grooves of the Beach Boys when they performed at Symphony on the Prairie. Thunderstorms delayed the concert, but they didn’t dampen our moods! In September, we prepared for the Alpha Sigma Tau display at the Indianapolis Alumnae Panhellenic’s Centennial Celebration event, which will be held in October and is chaired by our own Sally Belknap, Alpha. We also participated in a Wine and Canvas night! We had a great time testing our artistic abilities and expressing our creativity together. Next up on our calendar is a cookie-baking party and a Founders Day celebration. If you’re in Indy, we’d love to meet you!
LEHIGH VALLEY moofish@verizon.net
Our spring meetings began with a gathering in January at the food court of a local grocery store. After we shared good conversation and some delicious treats, a few of us took advantage of the locale and did our grocery shopping! March found us having fun at “game night,” and in April we gathered for our traditional Easter candy-making event. At our annual meeting in May, we enjoyed appetizers and desserts with a “before and after” theme. We met in August to plan our 2014–15 calendar. Plans for the fall include a craft night where we will make an ΑΣΤ-themed gift for our local collegiate chapters at Moravian College and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. We also plan to hold a combined Founders Day event with both chapters. In December, we will once again have our Christmas cookie/ornament exchange.
INDIANAPOLIS
NORTHERN VIRGINIA ASTNorthernVirginia@gmail.com
The Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter kicked off fall with a “college colors” tailgate. All members came sporting apparel in their college colors. The event was catered by local barbecue restaurant Red Hot & Blue. We have many other exciting events scheduled for this fall, including Halloween Bunco, Paint Your Own Pumpkins, our monthly Lunch Bunch, and our annual Founders Day dinner, hosted by none other than Charlotte Floyd, Psi! We look forward to enjoying time together, reminiscing about convention, and planning future events. Follow us on Facebook or contact us at astnorthernvirginia@gmail.com.
PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN danielegottlieb@hotmail.com
On April 26, members and guests enjoyed a wine tasting party at the home of Daniele Gottlieb. The owner of League of Rogues Winery introduced us to the art of winemaking and proper tasting methods. Our annual meeting was held May 3 at the home of Carla Young, where we had a delicious catered luncheon followed by a planning meeting and officer election. In September, five members attended a luncheon at Paradise Bakery at Tempe Marketplace. Two of our members belong to the Salt River Alumnae Panhellenic Association and participated in activities including the fall brunch, tour, and lunch at the Wrigley Mansion; trip to Desert Botanical Garden; and Super Bowl party. Nicole Davis Turnquist, Epsilon Alpha, continues to serve as Chapter Advisor for the Epsilon Alpha Chapter in Prescott and has met with them for a number of chapter events and other occasions.
ST. LOUIS
mwfoster_ast@hotmail.com Like many other states, Missouri had a significant amount of snow and ice last winter. We had to cancel some activities, but the St. Louis sisters were able to celebrate Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Easter together. Our tastes are eclectic, so we dined on the cuisines of Ireland, China, Italy, Greece, Japan, and the southern United States. To accommodate the working members, we are meeting on some Saturdays in addition to our regular Lunch Bunch meetings. St. Louis Alumnae continued our philanthropy for Pine Mountain, Habitat For Humanity of Franklin County, and Ride On St. Louis Equestrian Therapy. We also gave financial donations to a needy Missouri sister, the St. Louis Alumnae Scholarship, and the Wilson/Robinson Scholarship. To show our support of Extension, we donate to the newest chapters each year. fall 2014
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