ALUMNAE CHAPTER & ASSOCIATION UPDATES

Birmingham Alumnae Association

The Sisters of the Birmingham Alumnae Association kicked off summer with a fun night at Birmingham District Brewery! We took a tour of the brewing process, ate delicious food from the Rickshaw food truck which is owned by the son of Susan Fogas Joe (Beta Zeta 1978/UAB), and listened to Mary Reid Howard (Beta Zeta 1988/UAB) sing with her band, Common Ground. We’ll meet up again in August to bid summer farewell at a Birmingham Barons baseball game.

Buffalo Alumnae Chapter

The Buffalo Alumnae Chapter is looking forward to summer after a busy and exciting year! We closed out the year with one last volunteer opportunity where sisters attended the Decorator's Showhouse hosted by the Junior League of Buffalo and the Buffalo News. The Decorator's Showhouse proceeds allow 23 cultural and human service organizations to receive significant funding for highimpact programs benefiting the Buffalo and Erie County area. After the volunteer event, Sisters enjoyed an afternoon lunch at the Swan Street diner. In August, we will be hosting another Buffalo Bisons baseball game event with family and friends. We are looking forward to planning many more social events and volunteer opportunities in the fall and for next year. Check us out on Instagram @buffaloalumnaeast to see what we're up to next!

Central Indiana Alumnae Chapter

Central Indiana Alumnae Chapter had lots to celebrate in May! Several chapter members were present to share in the joyful marriage of one of our members. The weather for these outdoor nuptials couldn’t have been better and from ceremony to reception, it was a beautiful event. And of course, May in Indy means the Indy 500 Race, and for one chapter member, it was an opportunity to get reacquainted with several drivers who she met while working in the marketing department at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!

On December 12, 2022, we petitioned the National Council for change from Association to Chapter status with proof that we met the requirements. We received notice on April 6, 2023, that the National Council had approved our request to change our status from the Central Indiana Alumnae Association to the Central Indiana Alumnae Chapter!

We honored our Alpha Sigma Tau rituals by installing our newly elected chapter officers. Our hats are off to the following chapter members who were elected: President Sally Brancheau Belknap (Alpha 2000/Eastern Michigan), Vice President of Administration Danielle Welsch Massey (Alpha Psi 2016/Northern Iowa), Vice President of Event Programming Callie King (Epsilon Lambda 2011/IU South Bend), Vice President of Communications Kathy Orrison Sharp (Alpha Alpha 1966/Ball State), and Vice President of Engagement Corinne Gentry Moeller (Epsilon Omicron 2014/ Southern Indiana). Sally Belknap will also serve as the Indianapolis Alumnae Panhellenic Delegate.

We invite central Indiana AΣT alumnae to look for us on Facebook. We’d love to have you join us at one of our many fun outings.

Lehigh Valley Alumnae Chapter

In April 2023, during the annual Night to Reunite, the Lehigh Valley Alumnae Chapter celebrated 40 wonderful years of Sisterhood. The evening was spent sharing stories from the past, along with making new memories for the future. We are blessed to continually have one of our Founding Sisters included in our monthly events: Barbara Day (Alpha Omicron 1968/PennWest Clarion)—you are very special to us and we love you!

We try very hard to meet once a month, whether it be for food and drinks, candy making, a movie, a walking tour, baseball game or book club. Each time we spend together is special; it is what Sisterhood is all about. Congratulations Lehigh Valley—40 years and counting!

Lowell Alumnae Chapter

The Lowell Alumnae Chapter recently held our Annual Meeting and welcomed a new Executive Committee: President Tiffany Saragian (Beta Tau 2002/UMass Lowell), Vice President of Administration Patti Zebroski McCall (Beta Tau 1988/UMass Lowell), Vice President of Event Planning Mariah McCarthy (Beta Tau 2018/UMass Lowell), Vice President of Communications Joylyn Norris (Beta Tau 2018/ UMass Lowell) and Vice President of Engagement Katie Moreland (Beta Tau 2017/UMass Lowell).

This year, our plans include a Welcome Dinner for our newest Alumnae members, philanthropic opportunities throughout the summer and early fall, and even more social events to look forward to! Our commitment to living joyously this year will be shared on our Instagram @ASTLowellAlumnae—send us a DM to get involved!

Tidewater Alumnae Chapter

Our Tidewater Area Alumnae Chapter began 2023 with an impromptu lunch at The Fishin' Pig in Norfolk, VA. This was a simple way to gather Sisters and casually chat about upcoming meeting activities, June Social, and ideas our chapter can bring to the 2024 National Convention.

February brought us to the home of Kate Miller Brown (Zeta Tau 2010/Longwood) who graciously provided sweet treats for this Valentine's Day-themed meeting. Before sampling the treats, she educated us on the history of chocolate, specifically discussing the cacao beans and the types of chocolates worldwide. The array of goodies included chocolate-dipped fruits, cookies, local ice creams, Pinot Grigio and Muscadine wines, and some savory snacks. We left with our sweet tooth satisfied!

In March, we celebrated Women's History Month at Catie Abbott's (Alpha Lambda 2003/Radford) place of employment, Bay Lake Community. Five Tidewater Alumnae Chapter sisters engaged in a discussion with the residents surrounding women's leadership and noting how increased representation can influence and empower younger generations.

Joy Neilson Wotherspoon (Zeta 1961/Lock Haven) hosted an informative meeting in April and oiled our artsy gears with cork trivet making! At this meeting, we discussed our main fundraiser for the year: a community yard sale, which was hosted at Veronica Leitner Hill's (Psi 1982/James Madison) home in May. The sale was a huge success! Our group raised over $800 and donated more than $500 in items to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and Goodwill.

Also in May, Beth Knaus McOsker (Alpha Lambda 1980/Radford) hosted our annual potluck dinner at her church. Elayne Goode Weinbrecht (Alpha Lambda 1974/Radford) was unanimously selected as Top Tau and new officers for 2023-2024 were inducted.

Lastly, our June Social was a blast! Sisters and a couple of visiting gentlemen wrapped up the academic year with music, food, and adult beverages at New Realm Brewery in Virginia Beach. We celebrated a successful year and look forward to seeing our Sisters in the fall!

Other exciting news for our members includes:

• September 2022: Michelle O'Neill Johnson's (Alpha Lambda 1988/ Radford) daughter, Meghan Johnson (Psi 2022/James Madison), joined the Psi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau at James Madison University. • October 2022: Beth Knaus McOsker (Alpha Lambda 1980/Radford) was awarded "Teacher of the Year" in the Norfolk Public School System. • January 2023: Hannah Cook Bademian (Alpha Lambda 2008/Radford) welcomed the newest addition to her family, a baby boy named Ethan James Bademian. Our chapter sent yellow roses, a baby turtle stuffed animal, burp cloths, and an embroidered teddy bear blanket. • April 2023: Kacey Rae Schaum (Delta 2006/IUP) became engaged to her fiance, JB Hendricks.

YPSILANTI-ANN ARBOR ALUMNAE CHAPTER

In May, some of our alumnae participated in the Washtenaw County Heart and Stroke Walk in memory of Joyce Berg (Alpha 1957/Eastern Michigan), who served as an Alpha Chapter Advisor for 17 years. In June, a group of our alumnae met up with some Sisters from the Alpha Chapter to see SIX: The Musical at the Fisher Theater in Detroit! (see Sharing Our Sisterhood on page 7)