VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4
Greek Community Newsletter
DECEMBER 2008 JANUARY 2009
University of Connecticut Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
GREEK OF THE MONTH
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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CONGRATULATIONS
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Melanie Philippou - Alpha Epsilon Phi
Soneth Yem, Kappa Phi Lambda
“Melanie Philippou is one of the most proactive sisters of Alpha Epsilon Phi. To say that she has surpassed her duties as sisterhood chair would be an understatement. Last year she implemented Lily Lunches, where AEPHi’s are randomly assigned lunch dates with sisters from other pledge classes. This year she organized a brunch banquet in the Student Union Ballroom on Homecoming Weekend. The banquet had Alumni and Alpha Epsilon Phi’s from other New England colleges in attendance. She also organized a sisterhood retreat in which we learned unique leadership skills among other activities. Lastly, Melanie co-organized a pumpkin painting night, exercise night, and much more. Her passion for sisterhood has significantly impacted Alpha Epsilon Phi for the better. She is an inspiration for all Greeks, especially younger members because she is a stand out leader during her sophomore year. “ - Emily Kozak
“Soneth has been a sister of Kappa Phi Lambda since Spring 2006, and since then, she has lent her leadership skills to our sorority by taking on diverse roles, such as cocultural chair, co-rush chair, banquet chair, and now warden. Last year, she was the head of the banquet committee and responsible for overseeing our first annual Kappa Banquet. This year, as the warden and a selfproclaimed “peacemaker,” Soneth always handles her duties with sensitivity and professionalism, and her dedication to Kappa has made a positive influence on all of us. She is also the one that started “Sister Evaluations”—a once a semester meeting with each individual sister to discuss attendance and participation in cultural, rush, community service, and intake events—to encourage each one of us to be the best sister we can be. “ - Yumi Iizuka