Q U A R T E R L Y A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888 Vol. 117, No. 2 Spring 2005

Inside: Regional Conferences Early Recruitment Addresses

Organizing Your Life

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GETTING ORGANIZEDSorting It Out Organizing Services founder ChristinaMayer Duggan (∆E-Iowa) offers spring cleaning tips.

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M E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N TM E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

Dear Sisters,

As the weather gets warmer we tend to examine our daily

routine and feel the desire to simplify our lives. We focus on

spring cleaning and getting organized. We plan to clean off

our desks, tackle the “to be filed” pile and organize our

appointment books.

It is not as easy as it sounds. As women, we are constantly pulled in several

directions at once. The demands on our time are tremendous, and while we are

skilled at multi-tasking, some days are just too much.

As a wife, mother, community volunteer and Fraternity president, organization

is a key to survival. I find that being organized allows me the freedom to take on

more responsibility and to remain calm under pressure. While it may take a few

extra minutes initially, organization makes daily life run smoother and more

efficiently.

Thanks to several sisters who are experts in the field of organization, this issue

of the Quarterly offers articles with suggestions for organizing your life. Read about

a variety of topics including reducing stress, managing time, eliminating clutter

and organizing memorabilia. Our members, whether alumnae or collegians, are

busy women. I hope this issue helps simplify the organization process to lead to a

happier and healthier lifestyle.

Crista Cate Vasina (¢¡-Northern Colorado)

International President

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Spring is a good time to evaluate our lifestylesand determine whether we need to “clean-up.”This issue offers advice from sisters who areexperts in the field of organizing.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Career Coach CynthiaKrainin (∆Y-Baldwin-Wallace) offers exercises tohelp put your work life into perspective.

FOUNDATION: Follow these suggestions for a lessstressful life.

HEALTH: Holistic Health Counselor Alisa Vitti(ZOΛ-Johns Hopkins) focuses on organizing fromthe inside out.

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ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE

Crista Vasina

Thank you to all Alpha Phis who shared

“Organizing Your Life” stories and advice with the

Quarterly. If your information was not inlcuded in this

issue, please do not think we’ve forgotten you. We

may contact you in the future.

Getting organized is about asking yourself questions.If you have the courage to answer them honestlyand take action, you’ll win the battle over clutter.

Pinpoint the areas in your home or office that giveyou the biggest stomachache, and start there. If you’relate to work regularly because you can’t find theright clothes, start there. Do pans crash down whenyou open your kitchen cabinets? Start in thekitchen. Do you miss events or appointments regu-larly? Maybe piles of paperwork are your nemesis.

Next, prepare yourself for organizing. It’s just likepainting your bedroom: you buy the paint, primethe walls, protect the floor, tape windows, gatherbrushes, don your painting clothes – all before thepainting begins. Prepare for organizing by wearingcomfortable clothes (you’ll be moving around a lot).Then, clear a space: a corner of a room, the top ofthe bed, the top of a desk. If your entire bedroomfloor is filled with clothes, take an armful and dumpit into another room to clear some space. Someclients find this very cathartic. Just remember toretrieve that pile when you’re ready to tackle it.

Assemble your tools: a garbage can, a bag for dona-tions, a bag for relocating the item to another areaof your home, a bag for returning borrowed items,a bag for items to keep. If you’re organizing yourhome office, you might need a shredder, a three-hole

punch, file folders, a Sharpie®, a stapler, a stapleremover and Post-it® notes.

It’s also a good idea to sort like items into sepa-rate piles. If you’re organizing your clothes closet,pull out all your skirts, and put them in one place.Many are shocked to see they have 10 pairs of blackpants (and only wear three!). If you’re working inyour home office, assemble all your supplies,receipts, papers, magazines and computer-relateditems into separate piles.

Get organized: the ASK techniqueNow question each item in your life. Do youlove/need it? Is it an important document you needto file, like taxes or insurance? Can you recycle thisjunk mail? Is this shirt still stylish? Can you get thissomewhere else if you really need it? What’s theworst that could happen if you get rid of it?

After honestly answering these questions, you cando one of three things: act on it, send it out of yourlife, or keep it. That’s Sorting It Out’s ASK technique.

The ASK techniqueStep 1: Act on it Think about how you live yourlife. In general, you pay bills, read, contact peoplewith questions, wait for people to call you withinformation, file important papers, enter addressesin PDAs, databases or address books, buy things youneed and attend meetings or appointments. Createfile folders for each of these actions, and keep themin a place you see daily. Label the files, “To Read,”“To Contact,” “To Buy,” “To Pay” and so on. Reviewthem several times a week, and take action.

Tailor your action files to your life. One of myclients, Anne, is the mother of young triplets. By the

Spring Cleaning: How To Eliminate ClutterBy Christina Mayer Duggan (∆E-Iowa)

Women spend an averageof 55 minutes a day tryingto find things. Almost anhour sorting though clutter:that’s a workout, a soakin the tub, a pedicure!Real Simple AssociateEditor Elizabeth Craig Wellswants readers to get thathour back. She writes themagazine’s “Solutions”section and helps to organ-ize closets for her mother,Nancy Owen Craig (BX-Bucknell). Elizabeth andReal Simple magazinesuggest five genius ideasfor decluttering your home.

Real Simple Tip #1:Act like you’re movingSay you had to uproot andrelocate. What would youtake with you? Don’t packanything – just set asidethe few things that youlove. Try it with your cook-books: pull out the onesthat are worn due to yearsof use. Look at the onesleft on the shelf – the giftsor the impractical ones youbought when you feltambitious. Sell them to aused-book store or donatethem.

Christina Duggan sorts through a client’s basement.

You know you’re disorganized when …

You can’t find things in your house quicklyYou pay bills late and incur late feesYou miss events and appointmentsYou can’t see your desktop, counter, floor, dresser top

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time her husband got home, they’d be so busy tend-ing to the children that they did not take time todiscuss bills, mail that arrived that day and whetherthey’d attend that upcoming out-of-town wedding.We created a “Talk to John” file for them to reviewtogether daily. Anne and John take five minutes eachday to review the file, and their lives are more calm.

Sometimes, one item requires several actions.For instance, if you need to pay an electric bill, butneed clarification on the cost, first call the electriccompany. Once you’re satisfied, pay the bill. Thesame goes for material things. If you’re dealing withitems you’ve borrowed from someone, you may needto clean the item and then return it.

After you’re done acting on the item, you canchoose to send it away or keep it.

Step 2: Send it away This is my favorite step:getting rid of things you don’t use, don’t need ordon’t love. Pitch or recycle junk mail. Finally retire

that favorite shirt you got in 1982 that no longerfits. Donate clothes and shoes and household goodsto the Salvation Army®.

Remember to schedule a time in your calendar toeither drop off donations or arrange a pick-up. Youcan be vigilant about packing up the items, but ifthey sit in your car or your basement, they’re stillcluttering your life. Also, if you can use donations asa tax deduction, create a detailed list of all donateditems and their approximate value. Get a letter or asignature from the organization you’ve donateditems to. File these papers for tax time.

Sending away also means returning items you’veborrowed, returning unwanted items to a store andshredding important paperwork you no longer need.

Step 3: Keep it After you’ve sent items out of yourlife, you should be left with the things you want – orneed – to keep: tax records, insurance papers, clothesyou love that fit and are in style, lamps and linensyou use and love. But where do you store this stuff?

A professional organizer’s rule of thumb is “put itwhere you use it.” One client complained of makingher kids’ lunches each day. It took too long to getthe bread from the pantry, the jelly from anothercabinet, the lunch bags from another location. Thesolution? Store all these items together, in one place,so you can efficiently do the job. Better yet, makethe lunches the night before and enjoy your morn-ing coffee.

Another rule of thumb is to keep handy thethings you use often. Why store your holiday

Christina Duggan creates labels for client files.

It’s time to throw something out when …

It’s broken and cannot be fixedIt doesn’t fit you or your lifestyle anymoreYou’re keeping it because you feel bad getting rid of itYou look at it and feel bad because you spent a lot of

money on it

Real Simple Tip #2:Assess your spaceWalk through your housewith a pen and a note-book. Write down theactivities that take place ineach room and the itemsnecessary for them. Thinkabout what the room isreally used for: removeanything that doesn’t fit.Try it: Use your bedroomonly for sleeping andgetting dressed? Relocateanything that doesn’trelate to that: mail on yourdresser, a trade journal onyour nightstand, thecomputer, sewing suppliesor anything else thatdistracts you from sleepingor getting beautiful.

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Sorting It Out’s ASK technique at a glance

A IS FOR ACT: ACT ON THE ITEM!Paper Things

To Read Repair it so you can To Sign up for use itTo Pay Alter itTo RSVP Fix itTo Contact/Call Take it to the dry To E-mail cleaner, etc.To Enter in Calendar

system/address bookTo Write a letter and

send itAwaiting a call/e-mail, etc.

S IS FOR SEND: SEND THE ITEM OUT OFYOUR LIFE FOR GOOD!Paper Things

Recycle it Donate itPitch it Throw it outShred it, etc. Return it to the store

Return it to a friend/ coworker, etc.

K IS FOR KEEP. KEEP THE ITEM IN YOURLIFE FOR NOW!

Paper ThingsFile it Containerize it or

store it (taxes), etc.Containerize itPut it on a shelf

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decorations in the front of the closet when you onlyretrieve them once a year? Move them to the back.

In terms of paper, do you have enough filingspace? Do you have a place to store office supplies

and accounting boxes with tax paperwork and otherimportant papers? Can you get your hands quicklyon invoices you’ve paid and receipts you need?

Stores like Organized Living®, Home Depot®,Container Store® and Target® have great ideas forstoring, whether you use containers or shelvingunits. Always inventory what you have, and takedetailed measurements of the size of your space andthe size of the items you need to store. A profes-sional organizer can help brainstorm ideas as well.

Maintain your organized lifeYou’ve spent hours, days, weeks and maybe monthsorganizing your space. Maybe you’ve even hired aprofessional organizer to help. Don’t let all your hardwork go to waste. Take time each day to maintain. Ifyou let your mail pile up during the week, open itdaily and act on it, send it away or keep it. If youpile up your clothes, hang them up daily, take themto the cleaners, alter them or donate them. You’ll beglad you did.

Christina Duggan is the founder of Sorting It Out OrganizingServices. She’s a member of the National Association of ProfessionalOrganizers (NAPO; www.napo.net) and a charter member of theNAPO-Ohio chapter. She lives with her family in Cleveland Heights,Ohio. Reach Chris at sortingitout@adelphia.net.

Real Simple Tip #3:Clean out for a worthycauseIt’s easy to clean the clut-ter when you picture some-one else using your things.Pick an organization thataccepts clothing andhousehold items. Someplaces – like the SalvationArmy® – will even pick upyour donations. Try it: Havean alumnae chapter sale –get members to declutterone room and bring thediscards to sell. Donateproceeds to theFoundation.

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Organizing dos and don’ts

DO

Schedule blocks of time in your calendar to tackle organizingprojects.

Have all your tools with you before you tackle an organizingproject – bags, boxes, markers, pens, pads of papers, rubberbands, etc.

Prepare a snack and a drink so you can be focused.Clean or paint your space once it’s clutter-free.Add lighting to dark spaces.Start small: organize a small drawer just to get your feet wet.Be gentle with yourself.Treat yourself, or your space, after you’ve organized it. Install

scented contact paper in a newly organized drawer. Buy newplastic swivel hangers for your newly organized closet.

Set a timer, especially if you’re doing a task you despise. Do allyou can in that time; when the timer goes off, take a break,grab a treat, and keep going. You may find you’re on a rolland keep going without a treat! You may also find that taskwas not so bad after all.

Let your family know that you’re hoping to organize your space.Involve them when you can. Teach them where you storeitems so they don’t have to continue to ask you.

DON’T

Buy containers or shelving until you know what you’ll be keepingand where it will be stored.

Use the contractor’s rule: measure twice, cut once. Measure yourspace, inventory the number and size of items to be storedand then buy the appropriate containers or shelving.

Allow yourself to be interrupted once you begin. Get the kids ababysitter, and don’t answer the phone or the door onceyou’ve begun.

Do too much at once. If you plan to organize all the closets inyour house in one day and you hardly get through one in that time, you’ll be setting yourself up for failure and disap-pointment.

Throw away or donate items that belong to other familymembers. Ask for their input.

Get worried if things look worse before they look better. If you’reorganizing your closet, know you’ll have piles of clothes onthe floor, the bed, the dresser. Once you decided what tokeep, those piles will either be kept and stored or removedfrom the space.

Be afraid to ask for help from an unbiased friend or a profes-sional organizer if you need it.

ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE WITH THE HELP OFA COACH

Chris Duggan has not always been thisorganized. She credits one person withhelping her discover her calling, and thusher career – a life coach. Life coachinginvolves finding one’s calling, living one’s

passion and creating a life worth celebrating.According to Chris’ coach, certified life coach and

founder of Light of Day Coaching (Chicago) Susan Day, “Youmay have a life blueprint that’s 30 years old. It could bewhat your parents thought or what society thinks. Lifecoaching is leaving those voices behind – the voices of ‘youshould be this; you should stay at your job.’ We findourselves ‘shoulding’ all over ourselves. Once we stop‘shoulding,’ we start creating.”

The number one client requirement of this mind, body,and spirit journey is courage, says Susan: “Are you willing todig deep? Are you willing to hear hard truths to get closer toliving your truth? People get to know who they are … that’scourageous.”

For more information about Susan Day and Light of DayCoaching, visit www.lightofdaycoaching.com. Contact Susanat sday@lightofdaycoaching.com or 312.464.1188.

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The Time Management MythI don’t know who coined the phrase, “time manage-ment.” There is really no way to manage time. Weeach get exactly 24 hours in a day, and time keepsmarching on, no matter how we choose to spend itor what we accomplish with our allotted seven dayseach week.

But even though we can’t really manage time, wecan manage ourselves, our environment, our respon-sibilities, our choices and our opportunities. Time issimply the context in which we act. It is not some-thing we can stretch or compress ortruly manage.

The Time Management Mythgained such popularity in businessschools and beyond because it is builton universally admired virtues such asproductivity and efficiency. Who, in hisor her personal or business life, doesn’twant to be thought of as productiveand efficient?

Certainly, productivity and effi-ciency have merit, and cookie-cutterapproaches to achieving them have soldtruckloads of business books. But whenit comes down to making it througheach day, productivity and efficiencydon’t really count for much if you’renot living the life you really want.

I propose we stop talking about timemanagement and start promoting self-management. We maximize our satisfaction andenjoyment in life when we put first things first.We need to begin investing our time, energy andresources in priorities … the things that really matterto us.

No quick fixesHow-to books abound, offering an easy path togetting organized in your life and business. Fortuneshave been made peddling tips and tricks that promiseto bring order to your environment. People aregrasping for a sound byte or shortcut they believewill simplify their lives in three easy steps. The unfor-

tunate truth is there is no one-size-fits-all plan thatwill solve all organizing issues for every individual.

As a professional organizer, I’ve had the opportu-nity to observe disorganized people from all walksof life, both in business and personal environments,and to examine their reasons for change. I’veconcluded that people change for two reasons: eitherthey have reached a “point of pain” with theirchronically chaotic lifestyles, or they are inspired bywhat would be possible in their lives if they were tobecome more organized.

Begin with your prioritiesSome believe time management is settinggoals and agendas, breaking tasks intomanageable parts and keeping lots oflists. Organizing your day may indeedinvolve some or all of these strategies, butthose who succeed in ordering their timein a meaningful way begin by makingroom for their priorities. Once they haveidentified the things that truly matter tothem, they can begin to organize aroundthose personal priorities.

You may have hoped buying anotherfancy calendar would solve your timemanagement problem only to see impor-tant events continue to fall through thecracks. You may have a spouse naggingyou to manage your time better andaccomplish more. You may have a boss

who is unhappywith yoursaggingproductivity.All of thesecircum-stances mightbe the “pointof pain” thattriggers youto change.

Paincertainly can

Trading In “Time Management” for Purposeful LivingBy Vicki Gillam Norris (ΓZ-Puget Sound)

Real Simple Tip #4:Team UpUse your friends to help.Try it: Take turns helpingeach other to declutter:one house one weekend,the other the next. If youcan’t find a willing friend,consider teaming up with aprofessional organizer; itcould be money well spent.

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“We need tobegin investing

our time,energy andresources inpriorities …

the things thatreally matter

to us.”

be motivational, but I have found no more powerfuland lasting motivator than identifying and embrac-ing your own priorities.

Organizing your time and environment will takeenergy and resources, so you need areason to justify the effort to get organ-ized. The payoff to getting organized isthe ability to achieve your personalpriorities. If the result of our organizingventure was, for example, having morequality time with loved ones, thenperhaps we would be more willing to gothrough the effort. In other words, yourpriorities are a powerful catalyst forchange.

Discovering your prioritiesSo, you can begin by asking; “What doI want my life to look like? How do Iwant to spend my time?” Some of ushave made goals for the week or yearbut have never reflected on our personaland professional priorities. Even if weachieve our goals, we still may feelempty if we haven’t been living out thethings that are important to us.Discovering our priorities requiresintrospection.

A set of priorities is a necessary measure bywhich our goals may be chosen and our opportuni-ties evaluated. If, for example, your priorities includea fulfilling spiritual life, an intimate marriage, anddeep personal relationships, then self-managementmeans choosing the activities that support thosepriorities. But if you never set your priorities in clear

terms, then you will have no pointof reference for selecting the

commitments and opportuni-ties that present themselvesin abundance. Withoutpriorities to guide yourdecisions, your calendarwill be overrun with obli-gations that don’t fulfillyour life.

Once you know yourpriorities, you can schedule

the activities that support them on your calendar.For example, if being an engaged, consistent parentis a priority for you, then your calendar needs toshow time set aside for each of your children. That

may sound artificial, but your own expe-rience probably tells you that qualityparenting is not something you just “fitin” to your schedule when time allows;you must schedule that priority, andthen stick to the schedule. If you are notdedicating any time or energy to a prior-ity, then you have to question whether itis really that important to you.

The real payoff to being organized isfreedom – the freedom to invest in yourpriorities. Organizing your time is aboutmaking room in your personal andprofessional life for what is important toyou. When you live your life in a state oforder, you can live on purpose, andhonor your priorities.

Is it time for you to get inspired bywhat’s possible in your life? I invite youto begin discovering, scheduling, andhonoring your priorities. You can livethe life you want, starting now!

Vicki Norris is founder and presidentof Restoring Order®, a professionalorganizing firm based in Portland,Ore., that serves a local and nationalclientele in corporate, home-basedbusiness and residential environments.Instead of simply showing clients howto organize their various spaces, theRestoring Order® approach helps themdiscover the causes of disorder that

create clutter in the first place. Vicki appears as an on-air organizerfor HGTV's nationally syndicated “Mission: Organization” and as acontributor to “AM-Northwest,” the morning show on ABC® affiliateKATU-Channel 2 in Portland. In 2004, Vicki launched the ReclaimYour Office™ collection, a line of high-end organizing products shedesigned. She just signed a two-book publishing deal for a “RestoringOrder: Reclaim Your Life” series. Vicki is immediate past president ofthe National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) Oregonchapter, serves on the national NAPO association's strategic chapterrelations committee and on the Portland Rescue Mission board oftrustees. Visit www.restoringorder.com or contact Vicki atinfo@RestoringOrder.com or 503.625.5774.

Real Simple Tip #5:Shop your closetBefore you hit anotherdressing room, shop athome instead. Try it: Graban armful of clothes thatyou haven’t worn in ages.Try them on in front of afull-length mirror. Put theones that you would buyagain back into circulation;donate the rest.

Another idea: thecloset hanger trick. At thebeginning of the season,line up all your hangers toface the same way. Turnaround a hanger after youwear the garment. At theend of the season, give tocharity anything turned thewrong way.

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“Withoutpriorities toguide yourdecisions,

your calendarwill be

overrun withobligationsthat don’t

fulfill yourlife.”

Do you find yourself in a Phi photo frenzy? Piles ofparty pics, digital prints, composites, ticket stubs?Yellowed, cracked pages, faded memorabilia, photosstuck in magnetic albums?

No matter the scenario, you can get organized.Your pictures are priceless, and they become moreprecious as the years go by. Now is the time topreserve those college days, those Alpha Phi memories.

If the word “scrapbooking” makes you break outin a cold sweat, let me guide you through the basicprocess of album-making. Keep your focus on yourpictures and words … simple and meaningful.Spend time writing, not decorating, pages.

1. Gather your photos, old albums and memorabiliain one place. Remove old pictures from magneticalbums using a tool to gently pry the picture off thebacking. Blowing a hair dryer behind the photos willalso loosen them.

If you are a more recent graduate, professionallyprint your digital pictures. This is key to memorypreservation. One encounter with a corrupted,unreadable computer file – or worse, a computer crash– could eliminate your photos forever. Decide whichof the stored digital pictures you want to print.Professional printing is recommended for the longestphoto life. If you print at home, use quality paper anddye-based ink printers. Color-copied pictures or thoseprinted on inferior paper will not pass the test of time.

2. Sort your pictures and memorabilia (ticket stubs,napkins, programs, matchbook covers and otherpaper souvenirs). Decide whether you want youralbum organized chronologically (month/year order)or by event (initiation, dances). Write a brief timelinefor each year – highlights to guide you in sorting.

File folders and special photo sort boxes areinvaluable. Your photos can be safely stored untilyou are ready to begin your album.

3. Journal as you go. Cut paper into shapes andwrite your memories on them as soon as they comeback to you. Recent event? Still do it because youwill forget the details. Planning a reunion with yoursisters? Ask everyone in attendance to write her

version of an event that took place during college.Use quality pens with pigmented ink.

4. Crop your pictures to fit more photos on a page.Focus on people and places leaving just enough back-ground to identify the setting. As much as you lovedyour college years, you will not want to lug umpteenalbums with each move or to each reunion to share.This also applies to albums of your wedding, childrenand vacations. Organizing photos, then laying themout by page allows you to reach your goal ofcompleted albums. Lay them out on the actual looseor guide pages.

5. Assemble in quality albums. Albums may fallapart if you use inferior materials that don’t stand upto loving hands. Look for albums with reinforcedpage edges; they withstand frequent handling betterthan paper that can rip and fold.

Lay out the page and enhance with stickers,lettering, etc. Use photo splits or tape runners (notrubber cement or school glue sticks) to adhere to thepages. Protect them with page protectors.Fingerprints, dust, abrasion, accidental spills andenvironmental contaminants can ruin your pictures.Ink jet prints, napkins and newspaper articles willnot last as long as photos, but you can save themfrom rapid aging with protectors.

6. Store your albums properly. Do not store yourprecious albums in attics or basements!

Stand them up on a shelf where the temperatureis comfortable (around 75 degrees Fahrenheit or 25degrees Celsius with a relative humidity between 20-50 percent. Albums and photos deteriorate (colorchanges, background staining, mildew at oneextreme or brittle photos at the other). Keep youralbums away from direct sunlight.

By following these tips, your albums will with-stand the ravages of time, and you can relive collegeand Alpha Phi memories for years to come.

Vera Spurlock is a Creative Memories® consultant. Her mission is tohelp people preserve their photos, memories and the meaningfulstories of their lives. Contact her at Spurlock8@integrity.com.

Real Simple Tip #6:Dress with styleOwn a dress you love. Adress that’s perfect. Onethat fits. That’s flattering.It’s an easy Monday morn-ing solution: you don’thave to find a top tomatch, you don’t have tothink; you just put it on.Every Monday. No one willnotice: simply change yourlook with jewelry, shoes ora scarf. Now that’s realsimple.

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Organizing Your Memories: ScrapbookingBy Vera Plazinic Spurlock (ΓN-Miami University)

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Making Collegiate Chapters a Priority 2005 Regional Leadership Conferences

Alpha Phi International makes it a priority tocontinuously provide training and expertise to colle-giate officers and advisers so they can effectively leadour chapters and ensure the safety of our collegiatesisters. Regional Leadership Conferences, held everyFebruary, are a key vehicle to do this.

“Based on feedback from our collegiate membersand chapter advisers, conferences this year weredesigned to be more interactive than in years past,”says Denise Jung Reens (E¢-Northern Illinois),director of training & development/marketing &communications. “When surveyed about what theywanted from Regional Conferences, our collegiatemembers requested support, sisterhood and training.We created more opportunities for members to learnfrom each other, more one-on-one time with regionalteam members, EO staff and IEB directors and a newTrade Show component where chapters presented bestpractices and discussed them with other attendees.”

More than 1,000 chapter advisers and collegiateofficers from 143 collegiate chapters across NorthAmerica attended the two- or three-day conferencesin seven of the Fraternity’s eight regions; two

regions, Pacific Northwest and Southwest, held acombined conference this year.

Conference themeCreated by the regional conference program devel-opment team (RCPDT), the theme for all confer-ences this year was “Sister to Sister.”

“Team members developed the theme by examin-ing three areas: challenges for today’s college women,campus issues and collegiate trends,” says Denise.“The theme defines how we are responsible for andaccountable to each other.”

New programmingThe RCPDT also determined conference program-ming. This year special sessions covered the revised

THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVED AS2005 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATORS!MID-ATLANTIC: June Collins Herron (∆Φ-Indiana U. ofPennsylvania)

NORTH CENTRAL MIDWEST: Christine Oksendahl (E-Minnesota)

NORTHEAST: Kelly Fitzgerald Mazza (ΘΩ-Barry) and CoraBowman Walker (BPΛ-Washington State)

PACIFIC NORTHWEST/SOUTHWEST: Ayme Reed McMillan(EΓ-CSU/Sacramento)

SOUTH CENTRAL: Sherry Tobaben Wilcher (ΓΓ-Drury)

SOUTHEAST: Kelly Benedetti (BO-Bowling Green State)

UPPER MIDWEST: Jan Brinker Schaeffer (BO-BowlingGreen State)

1 CSU/San Bernardino (HB) colle-gians show off their philanthropydisplay during the PacificNorthwest/Southwest regions'Trade Show. 2 Alpha Phis fromthe North Central Midwest regionpose on their way to a specialFoundation "Rockin' Red Dress"dinner and alumnae reception.3 Peg DeChant Thornburg (BΩ-Kent State) presents San JoseState (BΨ) President Juliet Araujowith the Outstanding CollegiateChapter award during the PacificNorthwest/Southwest combinedconference. 4 Cornell (∆) colle-giate chapter is presented aFormal Recruitment award duringthe Northeast RegionalConference.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING MORE ACTIVE IN YOURREGION?

Volunteers are needed to work and helpplan 2006 Regional Conferences. Forinformation, contact the Executive Officeat 847.475.0663 or e-mail training@alphaphi.org.

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new member program, planning a philanthropyevent – specifically a Red Dress event – and drugand alcohol abuse, utilizing the National PanhellenicConference’s Sorority Action For Education (SAFE)educational video. A new Director of AlumnaeRelations Manual was introduced.

Many of the conferences incorporated wearingred in support of the Foundation’s cardiac carecampaign. Red Dress pins were available at allconferences as another symbol of support.

Foundation sponsors special raffleIn lieu of the traditional raffle to win Limogesboxes, the Foundation incorporated something newin honor of its upcoming 50th anniversary in 2006.In an effort to begin meeting their aggressive goal of

50 percent of Alpha Phis donating to theFoundation by 2006, the Foundation requested thateveryone attending the conference donate “righthere, right now.” The result was more than $1,000raised at each conference.

Regional Conferences offered educationalsessions on risk management, anti-hazing, emer-gency procedures, marketing, finance, scholarship,licensing and governance.

Receptions, luncheons or dinners were incorpo-rated in some regions for area alumnae. Some alsoincluded awards presentations, ritual and ceremoniesQ and As and a marketplace.

Representatives from the International ExecutiveBoard, Alpha Phi Foundation, educational leader-ship consultants, alumnae volunteers and ExecutiveOffice staff assisted with presentations and roundtable discussions.

THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO VOLUNTEERED THEIRTIME AND TALENTS ON THE RCPDT!Lisa Causarano (EP-UC/Davis)Elizabeth Feste (HM-Marquette)Lisa Gonzales-Vible (P-Ohio State)Susan Morris Haber (B∆-UCLA)Jenny Holsman (ΓΠ-Arizona State)Emily Porter Joern (Ψ-South Dakota)Celeste Loring Gleason (∆N-Maine)Alexis Mussi (ΓΠ-Arizona State)Jaime Alsup Ryberg (ΘΓ-Northeast Missouri State)Connie Coghill Scinto (HΛ-George Mason)Shana Goss Smith (X-Montana)Susan Stone (ZN-Texas Christian)Jane Tanner (∆-Cornell)

2005 TRAINING MATERIALSFor more information about training materials used during2005 Regional Conferences, visitwww.alphaphi.org or contactManager of CollegiateProgramming Keri Miller (∆P-Ball State) atkmiller@alphaphi.org or847.316.8927.

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5 Chapter advisers support theircollegiate women by attendingthe Upper Midwest RegionalConference. 6 East Carolina(∆A) new members (from left)Melissa Leonard, Kate Domoneyand Chelsea Kimrey enjoy theSoutheast Regional Conference.7 The Mid-Atlantic regional teamenjoys the Foundation's dessertreception. 8 It is a family affairat the South Central RegionalConference! Pictured are (fromleft) Keynote Speaker TracyLungrin, Nebraska/Kearney (∆¥)

Chapter Adviser Carol OwensLungrin and former EducationalLeadership Consultant MollyLungrin (all ∆¥-Nebraska/Kearney). All three women areformer collegiate chapter presi-dents for Delta Xi.

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History will be in the making this fall when Alpha Phi joins 25 otherGreek organizations on the first-ever all-Greek Mediterranean voyage,which will combine rich history with scenic beauty along the coast-lines of Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Sicily, Italy and Monte Carlo.Travelers will have the unique opportunity to visit places largelybypassed by the typical tourist, and the cruise will be made even morespecial because it will be in the company of Alpha Phi sisters and theirfamilies, as well as our interfraternal friends.

An ideal opportunity to plan an Alpha Phi reunion, the trip willdepart the U.S. on Oct. 13, 2005. Passengers will embark fromVenice, Italy, on Oct. 14 aboard Holland America’s luxurious cruise

ship ms Rotterdam for a 10-night cruise that will explore the fascinating history and stunning scenery of southernEurope where it touches the Adriatic Sea and Mediterranean Ocean.Along the way, passengers will discover Venice by gondola andwonder at the opulence of the Ducal Palace. You and your sisters canwalk in the footsteps of the caesars, spend time in the Eternal City,Rome, and experience the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine andPalatine Hill. Across the Tiber River, Vatican City holds the key tothe Sistine Chapel and Bernini's awesome colonnade.

Other trip highlights include a visit to the tiny principality ofMonte Carlo, larger than life due to its international limelight.Corsica is an island of rocky outcroppings and sandy beaches, withsecret trails that lead inland over fields and through lazy villages.Travelers can visit Napoleon Bonaparte's house in Ajaccio, birth-place of Corsica's famous son, and wander the cobbled streets ofDubrovnik’s hauntingly beautiful old town of Stari Grad in medieval Croatia, named a UNESCO World HeritageSite in 1979.

The explorations will be enhanced by the presence of an experienced and distin-guished team of experts, who will lead excursions ashore and invite questions andconversation. Their enthusiasm and knowledge of this region will add to the enjoymentand experience of each destination.

Special pricing for Alpha Phi will start at $1,927 per person and includes 10 nightsaboard the ms Rotterdam, all meals during the cruise and a gala all-Greek cocktail party.Please visit www.alphaphi.org/marketplace/travel.html for a detailed itinerary and addi-tional information.

Join Us On the First-ever Interfraternal Cruise Along the Mediterranean

Photo courtesy Holland America Line

Photo courtesy Holland America Line

Photo courtesy Holland America Line

Testimonial from Alpha Phi TravelerJane Phillips (BB-Michigan State) was one of nine Alpha Phi sisters who traveled with an Alpha Phi-sponsored trip to the Dordogne

region of France in October 2004 along with two other women's fraternal organizations. ReadJane’s testimonial below. Won’t you consider joining your Alpha Phi sisters, their friends andfamilies, for an upcoming trip? Visit www.alphaphi.org/marketplace/travel.html for moreinformation.

“Our Village Life in the Dordogne experience was exceptional! Director Yvette Laurent,guide Angelika Simeon and host Denise Jung Reens (E¢-Northern Illinois) were wonderful.Our group of Alpha Phis, Delta Delta Deltas and Alpha Xi Deltas enjoyed each other, ourleaders and the lovely and fascinating Dordogne. Yvette and Angelika's gracious enthusiasm

set the tone, and their thoughtful explanations and clear enunciation enabled good interaction and understanding. The excursionswere excellent. We are all grateful for a fabulous experience ... and hope that future travelers will have equally great experiences ...”

–M. Jane Phillips, Detroit, Mich.

In the past

year, Greek

communities

across the

U.S. and

Canada have

experienced

an alarming

number of student deaths as a result of excessive

consumption of alcohol. Concerned by these inci-

dents, Alpha Phi International felt compelled to

provide additional education to our collegiate

members and their advisers about binge drinking

and the high-risk behaviors often associated with

it. Part of this effort involved a challenge to colle-

gians to implement the knowledge they gained in

their chapters and/or communities.

A series of conference calls, by region, were

held to provide this proactive learning opportunity.

The Alpha Phi Foundation supported this effort

with an educational grant.

Calls included facilitated peer-to-peer discus-

sions about safety, Watchcare and alcohol-related

issues. They also provided a forum to brainstorm

creative and fun activities that are alcohol-free.

Additionally, this exchange gave Executive Office

(EO) staff an opportunity to learn from our colle-

gians what types of education and resources they

view as most effective.

The key component of each was a “call to

action.” Each chapter officer was asked to commit

to do something to begin to affect positive change

within her chapter and/or on her campus. The EO

Staff will follow up to determine their success.

The calls consisted of the following:

• Sharing statistics that directly impact our

members as women and as college students

• Sharing the challenges that confront collegians

and the types of messages they received regard-

ing alcohol consumption

• Sharing how they combatted alcohol-related

issues and best practices

• Highlighting the importance of partnering with

Panhellenic sisters and speaking in one voice

• Reviewing Alpha Phi’s policies relating to alcohol

• Committing to affect positive change by stating

actions to be taken

Call results were recorded and shared with each

chapter’s adviser and regional team.

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Mid-Atlantic Region

GREATER PHILADELPHIA IVY CONNECTION, PA.Members gathered for a holiday potluck dinner atChristine Genovese’s (EΦΛ-NC State) home andcollected canned goods for the Camp Out for Hungerprogram sponsored by WPLY-FM/Y100. Other chapterevents included a happy hour and assistingPennsylvania (HI) collegians with spring recruitment.

–Paige S. Olek (HΣ-Lafayette College)

GREATER PHILADELPHIA IVY CONNECTIONCONTACT:Alysa Suero (ZΣ-Franklin & Marshall)PhillyIvyConnection@yahoo.com610.525.7278www.PhillyIvyConnection.com

North Central Midwest Region

CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN, ILL.Alumnae held a successful wine-tasting philanthropyevent, raising more than $8,000 to benefit ArdenShore Child and Family Services (Vernon Hills, Ill.).Officers served a variety of tasty salads in September.

Other chapter events included an October campfiremeeting, a room decorating workshop in November, aholiday party in December, book club meetings, diningout, crafts and Bunco®.

–Barbara Brown Barber (ZA-Eastern Illinois)

CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CONTACT:Amy Lewkovich (ZT-Illinois State)alewko@comcast.net847.537.4878

MUNCIE, IND.Ball State (∆P) alumnae met at Jenny MooreSmith’s (∆M-Purdue) home for an annual holidaycookie exchange and meeting. The group worked with the university’s foundation, alumnae, collegiansand parents to raise more than $4,000 to help Delta Rho renovate the chapter suite and fund ascholarship.

Sisters held a moment of silence in memory ofKaren Hays-Ogle (∆M-Purdue) who lost her battlewith cancer. A memorial scholarship fund was set upin her memory. To donate to the fund, contact JanePfenning Potee (∆P-Ball State).

–Jane Potee

MUNCIE, IND. CONTACT:Jane PoteeJpotee1007@aol.com765.286.5654

Northeast Region

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONN.Fairfield County alumnae met for a special Founders’ Dayluncheon and ceremony at Monique Salvail’s (H∆/CSU-Hayward) home. The chapter’s third annual winter brunchkicked off the new year. Sisters contributed to theAmerican Red Cross® International Response Fund to aidthe victims of the tragic South Asia tsunami disaster.Upcoming events include game night, dining out withsisters, officer elections and a tag sale fundraiser.

–Autumn Ronald Flora (BΩ-Kent State)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONTACT:Tracy Giordano Creatore (HE-Villanova)tracyrn@hotmail.com203.288.3424

CENTRAL NEW YORK STATE, N.Y.Alumnae joined Syracuse (A) collegians for an annualFounders’ Day dinner. The Honorable Nancy Harvey

The 10-year pin (for thoseinitiated in 1995 or earlier)features a bold Romannumeral ten in brushed silver,with a delicate ivy vineentwined around it. The Greekletters Alpha Phi, engraved on

the front of the pin, proudly display your affiliation. Thecost of a 10-year pin is $35, plus $5 for shipping &handling.

The 25-year pin (for thoseinitiated in 1980 or earlier) isa sterling silver badge in theshape of the Big Dipper.Fashioned with one sapphireat each of the seven joints ofthe Big Dipper, this piece of

jewelry handsomely recognizes your affiliation withAlpha Phi. The cost of a 25-year pin is $35, plus $5 forshipping & handling.

The first 50-year pins werepresented at the 42ndConvention in 1958 to severalalumnae who had given signif-icant service to the Fraternityfor 50 years or more. Thesepins are replicas of the pins

presented to the six living Founders at the Fraternity’s50th Anniversary Convention in 1922 and celebrate your50 years (for those initiated in 1955 or earlier) ofmembership in Alpha Phi. The pin is created in a mannerthat allows your original badge to be placed inside thesilver circle for a dramatic jewelry display. The cost of a50-year pin is $30, plus $5 for shipping & handling.

For our most revered members,the 75-year pin is a brilliantdiamond-shaped, golden pin,with clear stones at each of thepoints. This breathtaking pieceof jewelry is only available tothose members who have been

sisters for 75 years or more (initiated in 1930 or earlier).Like the 50-year pin, the diamond is sized large enough toallow you to place your original badge within the 75-yearpin. The cost of a 75-year pin is $30, plus $5 for shipping& handling.

To place an order, please visit http://www.alphaphi.org/alumnae_info/pins.html or contact the AlumnaeDepartment at 847.316.8940.

ALPHA PHI ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION PINS

Alpha Phi recognizes the importance of lifetime membership. One special way that Alpha Phi honors the endurance of membership is with anniversary recognition pins. These

pins celebrate your affiliation with Alpha Phi on milestone occasions – 10 years, 25 years, 50 years and 75 years. Today, any member of Alpha Phi who has celebrated one of

these significant anniversaries may order a pin and/or certificate from the Executive Office.

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ALPHA PHI RETURN ADDRESS LABELS ARE NOW AVAILABLEAre you looking for a clever way to show the world your affiliation with Alpha Phi? Alpha Phi Return Address Labels are a subtleway to spread the Alpha Phi message and show your Alpha Phi loyalty with every piece of correspondence you send. Select fromone of three designs – the crest, the letters or the ivy leaf!

Alpha Phi Return Address Labels are now available for purchase at $5.00 per sheet, and each sheet contains 80 labels. Labelscan also be used to identify personal belongings: books, luggage, CDs, videos. Be creative!

To obtain your labels, please visit https://www.alpha phi.org/alumnae_info/returnlabels_secure.html or contact the AlumnaeDepartment at 847.316.8940.

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Steorts (A-Syracuse), former U.S. Chairwoman of theConsumer Products Safety Commission under theReagan administration, was a special guest. Nancyinspired attendees with words of wisdom and held abook signing for Safe Living in a Dangerous World:An Expert Answers Your Every Question fromHomeland Security to Home Safety. In December,sisters joined Cornell (∆) collegians for a holidaybrunch and a Pampered Chef® party.

–Melanie Takata Heaphy (EP-UC/Davis)

CENTRAL NEW YORK CONTACT:Melanie Takata Heaphyheaphy@earthlink.net315.469.5973

HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y.Hudson Valley alumnae held their first chapter meetingat the Brotherhood Winery in July, celebratedFounders’ Day at Owen Murphy Inn and gathered atMeredith Long Florkey’s (BO-Bowling Green State)home for a potluck holiday celebration. Upcomingevents include a ladies’ night at the movies, wine tast-ing and a Hudson River dinner cruise.

–Alicia Voss (ΘΨ-SUNY/Plattsburgh)

HUDSON VALLEY CONTACT:Jillian Ramos (HΛ-George Mason and EH-OldDominion)jillian@alumnae.alphaphi.org845.497.7103

RHODE ISLANDAlumnae kicked off the holiday season with a whiteelephant party at Alyssa Cardi Tillier’s (I∆-RhodeIsland) in December.

Sisters held an open house at Kim Norton-O’Brien’s (ZP-Bentley) home in January and celebratedCardiac Care month with a Red Dress cocktail party tobenefit the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Spring events included a dinner for sisters andsignificant others and an Italian potluck dinner atGina Paolo’s (ΘM-Hofstra) home.

–Jaclyn Ramirez (ΘT-Rensselaer)

RHODE ISLAND CONTACT:Jaclyn RamirezJaclyn@alumnae.alphaphi.org508.324.9886www.RhodyPhi.com

Pacific Northwest Region

GREATER FRESNO, CALIF.Alumnae gathered to cheer on Eliza Orlins (A-Syracuse)as a contestant on CBS® television’s “Survivor: Vanuatu”reality program. Other chapter events included a holidayluncheon at the Fresno Metropolitan Museum, wine tast-ings and an Oscar® night out.

–Nancy Theisen Bennett (∆T-Louisiana State)

GREATER FRESNO CONTACT:Susan McNary Weakley (EP-UC/Davis)sweakley55@comcast.net559.434.0807

MONTEREY BAY, CALIF.Monterey Bay Phis held an annual cookie exchangeat Annie Reynolds Jasper’s (EX-Cal Poly) home.Members brought canned goods for donation to theThomas Carmen Food Pantry. Lindsay AxelssonO’Sullivan (ΘT-Rensselaer) hosted a new year teaand presentation by American Red Cross® worker

Kathy Schimandle Wright (Λ-UC/Berkeley) abouttsunami relief efforts.

–Diane Thoman Goldman (ΘΓ-NortheastMissouri State)

MONTEREY BAY CONTACT:Diane GoldmanGoldmanD@pebblebeach.com831.625.8468

South Central Region

GREATER KANSAS CITY, KAN.Sisters created study snack gift baskets to help CentralMissouri State (ΘΛ), Washburn (Y) and Missouri (O)collegians survive finals week. Alumnae also enjoyedan annual wine tasting event, participated in a TexasHold ‘em Poker tournament and relaxed during a chickflick movie night.

–Kari Taylor (O-Missouri)

GREATER KANSAS CITY CONTACT:Gretchen McClure (ΘΓ-Northeast MissouriState)gretchenmcclure@lycos.com913.268.7468www.kc-aphis.com

¶ BALTIMORE, MD.Baltimore alumnae and spouses enjoy a wine tastingand private tour of Boordy Vineyards in Hydes, Md.,during the fall.

· GREATER PHILADELPHIA IVY CONNECTION, PA.Greater Philadelphia ivy connection members celebratethe holidays at Christine Genovese’s home.

¸ CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN, ILL.Chicago Northwest Suburban alumnae held a wine-tasting philanthropy event and raised more than $8,000 to benefit Arden Shore Child and Family Services.

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ATTENTION ALUMNAEDoes your chapter have a greatidea for a philanthropy eventthat you've hosted, or plan tohost, this year? Or have youcreated a new and uniquecommunity service effort?Contact quarterly@alphaphi.orgor 847.316.8920 with details.

KANSAS CITY METRO, MO.During the holidays, alumnae gathered for an orna-ment gift exchange, provided two “adopted” childrenwith gifts and collected $1,000 in donations by greet-ing cars at Longview Lake’s Christmas in the Park.

Members created fragrances at Bathmatics, held ahappy hour during the South Central RegionalConference and hosted an Easter egg hunt. Upcomingevents include a Mother’s Day brunch and a springcleaning garage sale fundraiser.

–A.J. Nelson-Pipes (ΘΛ-Central Missouri State)

KANSAS CITY METRO CONTACT:Angie Jeffries (ΘΛ-Central Missouri State)jeffang@gw.co.jackson.mo.us816.795.7879

WICHITA, KAN.Seventy Wichita State (Γ¥) alumnae and collegianscelebrated Founders’ Day at the Petroleum Club indowntown Wichita.

Kara Weddle Stewart and Sherii Schopf Farmercelebrated 10-years of sisterhood, Shirley CleggDieker celebrated 25-years, and Jeanne Cummin andMarcene Steffen Olson celebrated 50 years. The chap-ter also recognized Mari Dunn DiMattia as Alumna ofthe Year.

–Jan-Maeve Jackson Saggerson (Γ¥-Wichita State)

WICHITA CONTACT:Patricia Spiegel (Γ¥-Wichita State)patriciaspiegel@yahoo.com316.461.3636http://studentweb.friends.edu/lhenshall/alpha_phi2/html/index.html

ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, MO.Sisters participated in the third annual St. LouisAlumnae Panhellenic Association Greek AntiqueAppraisal Luncheon in November. Jamie FeigheryStraka (HΛ-George Mason) and Jayne GebauerKasten (O-Missouri) were once again the top ticketsellers for the event, bringing in 25 guests.

–Jayne Kasten

ST. LOUIS GATEWAY CONTACT:Megan Tooley (∆¥-Nebraska/Kearney)immags234@aol.com314.791.5405

GREATER TULSA, OKLA.Alumnae participated in the annual Tulsa Heartwalk.Dues-paying chapter members received a Red Dress pincourtesy of Connie Hamernik Doverspike (Φ-Oklahoma). Upcoming chapter events include a sessionon the Alpha Phi Foundation and the annual pool party.

–Cheri Hinton Quillen (∆P-Ball State)

GREATER TULSA CONTACT:Cheri Quillenthewoobiecat@cox.net918.282.9754

TULSA, OKLA.Twenty-three Tulsa alumnae and husbands met at thehome of Jon and Jackie Hamilton Brinlee (∆X-William Woods) for a December holiday buffet. Newestchapter member Billie Coskey Battiato (Φ-Oklahoma),International Executive Board director, was also inattendance. Joanna Hinchcliffe Chapman (Φ-Oklahoma) organized a March meeting.

–Sally Cummins Leininger (BO-Bowling Green State)

¶ BOSTON, MASS.Alumnae enjoy an annual Founders’ Day brunch at aNashoba Valley restaurant and winery.

· CENTRAL NEW YORK, N.Y.Nancy Harvey Steorts, seated, signs her latest book foralumnae and collegians during a Founders’ Day celebration.

¸ MONTEREY BAY, CALIF.Monterey Bay alumnae celebrate the new year with atea hosted by Lindsay O’Sullivan.

¹ WICHITA, KAN.Gamma Xi alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day.

º ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, MO.St. Louis alumnae are strong supporters of the St. LouisAlumnae Panhellenic.

» AUSTIN, TEXASAustin area sisters enjoy Founders’ Day dinner in October.

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TEXAS AREA ALUMNAE ARE SANTA’S HELPERSDallas and North Texas area alumnae chapters and NorthTexas (ΓH) collegians collect toys for WFAA-TV’s annualSanta’s Helpers toy drive. It was the second year Alpha Phiwas featured by the television station, thanks in part to thepromotionalefforts of WFAA-TV News 8Daybreakreporter and

Fort Worth alumna Alexa Conomos (ZΓ-Santa Clara).Approximately 100 Alpha Phis volunteered to step in for TexasNational Guard members who were unable to volunteer during the2004 drive due to training for the war overseas.

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TULSA CONTACT:Connie Hamernik Doverspike (Φ-Oklahoma)cdover@tulsaconnect.com918.492.1979

AUSTIN, TEXASAustin area ivy connection members joined the tradi-tional group for a Founders’ Day dinner and ceremony.They attended the annual Halloween carnival hosted byTexas (Ω) collegians, participated in an American HeartAssociation® Heart Walk fundraiser, held a book clubmeeting, donated money to Omega chapter’s Hits forHearts annual softball tournament fundraiser andenjoyed monthly happy hours. Sisters joined the tradi-tional group at their A Phi Market, where alumnae hadthe opportunity to showcase their home businesses andproducts to holiday shoppers.

–Wendy Worth (P-Ohio State)

AUSTIN AREA CONTACT:Rona Mayer (Ω-Texas)AustinIvyRocks@aol.com512.699.6209www.austinareaalphaphi.org

DALLAS AND SUBURBAN, TEXASMichelle Hurley Quiroga (Φ-Oklahoma) and AmyLatham (ΓI-Texas Tech) hosted a wine auction to raisemoney for collegiate support efforts in November. Sistersmet at Lynn Clements Soutter’s (ZN-Texas Christian)home and collected toys for the Scottish Rite Hospital inDecember. Sisters attended a mother-daughter desserthosted by Hope Truckenmiller Cramm (∆E-Iowa) andJoell Skrdle (Φ-Oklahoma).

–Callie Gerald Burns (ΓI-Texas Tech)

DALLAS AND SUBURBAN CONTACT:Regina Rice Haas (Ω-Texas)regricehaas@alumnae.alphaphi.org972.492.7710www.alphaphidallas.org

FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDINGCOUNTIES, TEXASSisters gathered at Karla Hardy-Allford’s (ΓΩ-Midwestern State) home for a bingo tournamentfundraiser to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. KimNeal Harlow (Ω-Texas) and Pamela Baires Ramirez(EΩ-Texas A&M) co-hosted a Panhellenic fundraiser.

Kelley Kobe Thompson (Ω-Texas) and KimSegel (HP-San Diego) co-hosted the chapter holidayparty. Other chapter events included ivy circle gather-ings coordinated by Leigh Ann Hoenig (ΓH-NorthTexas), happy hour, dinner and a wine tasting.

Pamela treated sisters to full body massages atthe home of Beth Ann Rogers Black (Ω-Texas).Carol Robnett McQueary (ΓH- North Texas) sharedher Mary Kay® expertise. Members created aValentine’s basket for Texas A&M/ Commerce (∆B)collegians.

Upcoming events include a Foundation Fun Day,senior ceremony, potluck and pool party and a MoveYour Phi’t 5K walk/run fundraiser to benefit the AlphaPhi Foundation.

–Michelle Holguin York (ΓΩ-Midwestern State)

FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDINGCOUNTIES CONTACT:Karla Hardy-Allford karla@alumnaaae.alphaphi.org972.624.0686www.fndaphis.org

FORT WORTH, TEXASFounders’ Day festivities were held at the Fort WorthBotanical Gardens. Barbara Baird Clinkscales (Ω-Texas) and Mary Shannon Hoger (Π-North Dakota)were honored as fifty-year members.

In November, the chapter met at Williams-Sonoma for a holiday entertaining cooking demon-stration and enjoyed Southwestern cuisine at BlueMesa Restaurant.

–Nadine Troll Parsons (ZN-Texas Christian)

FORT WORTH CONTACT:Cathy Brown (ZN-Texas Christian)Cathy.Brown@wellsfargo.com817.465.8696www.angelfire.com/tx4/aphi

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TRIBUTE FROM SISTER TO SISTER

Shortly after James and Jade Lusk McGaw(ΓΩ-Midwestern State) found out Jade waspregnant with the couple’s first child, they werenotified that James was to be deployed in Iraqfor about a year, missing the birth of theirdaughter, Emma, in August 2003.

The couple resided in a Kansas duty stationwith no family nearby. When Shirley Johnston(ΓΩ-Midwestern State) and her mother, MariaLaHue Johnston (ΓΩ-Midwestern State)learned of Jade’s situation, they opened theirTexas home to Jade during the entire course ofher pregnancy. Shirley put her own life on holdand became Jade’s birthing coach, accompany-ing Jade to doctors’ appointments, throwing ababy shower, helping to put together a bassinetand even taking Jade out for pancakes at 11p.m. during one of her cravings.

Jade is thankful for these sisters in AlphaPhi and for the opportunity to have them in herlife.

(From left) Jade McGaw, Shirley Johnston andMaria Johnston

NORTHWEST HOUSTON, TEXASNorthwest Houston alumnae kicked off the holidayseason with a tailgate party and made Care Bearpackages for local collegiate chapters at CaraSchurwon O’Leary’s (ΓI-Texas Tech) home. TheMoms and Tots group enjoyed a movie in November.Kayla Griffith Towle (ΓI-Texas Tech) initiated asuccessful happy hour. Nicole Roberts (EΩΛ-TexasA&M) hosted an evening of fabulous food and wineat which members chose presents for an “adopted”family. Upcoming chapter events include celebratingthe rodeo with a Go Texans night and luau.

–Nicole Roberts

NORTHWEST HOUSTON CONTACT:Gina Garner Winter (EΩΛ-Texas A&M)gkgdds@hotmail.com281.296.0766

SAN ANTONIO, TEXASSan Antonio alumnae met at Betty Attwood Collins’(B-Northwestern) home for a fall meeting and dinner.Sisters attended a Founders’ Day luncheon hosted bythe University Health System Foundation and touredthe Alpha Phi Baby Safe Place and neonatal intensivecare wing of the hospital. Rose Ann Felty (AΛ),University Hospital Foundation executive director, wasinitiated as an alumna in November.

The chapter’s annual holiday ornament exchangeparty was hosted by Suzan Benbow Taff (Ω-Texas).Sisters met at Cammie Arnold Todd’s (ΓΩ-MidwesternState) home in preparation for the annual lollipop salein January. Alumnae supported St. Mary’s (IB) colle-gians with a recruitment workshop and pizza.

–Jane Sanders Martin (Ω-Texas)

SAN ANTONIO CONTACT:Dora J. Johnson (Ω-Texas)djj1224@aol.com210.495.3782

Southeast Region

JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST, FLA.Alumnae co-hosted the Jacksonville AlumnaePanhellenic Association’s monthly meeting, celebratedthe holidays at the home of Dawn Inglis Montgomery(ZI-Virginia), and collected toys for the Toys for Totsprogram.

–Dawn Montgomery

JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST CONTACT:Deborah Bridge (Z∆-Iowa State and ΓO-Drake)mgoblue_3@yahoo.com904.565.9362www.geocities.com/jax_alphaphi

¶ FAR NORTH DALLAS AND SURROUNDINGCOUNTIES, TEXASFar North Dallas and Surrounding Counties alumnae posefor a fun photo at their Phi Esta meeting in September.

· SOUTHEAST FLORIDA/FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA.Alumnae gather for a Ft. Lauderdale Alumnae Panhellenicmeeting at the Ft. Lauderdale Country Club in December.Pictured are (from left) Ft. Lauderdale Alumnae PanhellenicPresident Jackie Bray Webb (∆K-Wisconsin/La Crosse), NPCTreasurer June Cain Burkhard and Marie DelSonno Keenan(BO-Bowling Green State).

¸ ATLANTA, GA.Atlanta area and visiting alumnae donned in red boasvolunteer to walk an Alpha Phi Foundation-sponsored hotair balloon during the Children’s Healthcare of Atlantaholiday parade.

¹ GREATER FRESNO, CALIF.Greater Fresno alumnae watch Eliza Orlins (A-Syracuse)compete in CBS’® “Survivor: Vanuatu.”

º GREATER TULSA, OKLA.Greater Tulsa area Phis and their children participate inthe Tulsa Heartwalk.

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CALIF.During the holidays, San FernandoValley alumnae surround someonespecial to them, Dottie "Granny"Heitz. In November, theCSU/Northridge (EY) collegiatechapter's first Red Dress Ball washeld in Dottie's honor, withproceeds benefiting the Alpha PhiFoundation.

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ATLANTA, GA.The chapter promoted the Women’s Heart Healthycampaign by joining with the American HeartAssociation® in the Children’s Healthcare of Atlantaholiday parade. Sisters from Florida, North Carolinaand South Carolina volunteered as handlers of aBetty Boop hot air balloon in honor of theFoundation’s Red Dress campaign. Thousands ofparade goers were in attendance and millionswatched the event on WSB-TV Channel 2. The chap-ter thanks Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Festival ofTrees Chairman Mary Rekart Ulich (∆Γ-NorthernColorado), who was instrumental in making theopportunity happen.

Special guests at a Founders’ Day dinner includedInternational Executive Board President Crista CateVasina (∆Γ-Northern Colorado) and guest speakerIEB Vice President Peg DeChant Thornburg (BΩ-Kent State).

Alumnae also held the annual Buy a Pound, Sell aPound fundraiser to benefit the Foundation.

–June Ash Moore (Γ¥-Wichita State)

ATLANTA CONTACT:June Moorejunebug@alumnae.alphaphi.org678.838.0060www.alphaphionline.com/atlanta

RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIAAlumnae got a head start on holiday gifts during apottery painting outing at a local art studio. CarrieBuckle (ΓΣ-Wisconsin/Stout) created a teacup-shaped ornament for the Alpha Phi Executive Officeholiday tree.

Judy Boyd Cogburn (∆N-Maine) hosted thechapter’s annual holiday party, and members broughthomemade items for a gift exchange. Care Bear treatbaskets were assembled and delivered to Virginia(ZIΛ) collegians prior to recruitment.

–Diana Cichewicz (HΠ-Richmond)

RICHMOND/CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTACT:Diana Cichewiczrichmondaphi@mail.com804.512.0113www.angelfire.com/va/richmondaphialum

Southwest Region

LONG BEACH, CALIF.Approximately 30 collegians and alumnae celebratedthe holidays at Kathy Kingston Tomasulo’s (ΓA-SanDiego State) home by bringing gifts for the residentsof the Phoenix House, a non-profit drug treatmentcenter. Kristen Pankratz Strurim (ZY-WashingtonUniversity) orchestrated the project.

–Sharen Metz Kokaska (B∆-UCLA)

LONG BEACH CONTACT:Norma Gill Kolb (ΓK-CSU/Long Beach)nkolb@earthlink.net562.596.9866

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CALIF.Alumnae supported CSU/Northridge (EY) collegianswith the chapter’s first Dorothea “Granny” NelsonHeitz (X-Montana) Red Dress Ball in November. Theevent raised nearly $8,000 for the Foundation.Collegians serenaded Granny with “Sister Mine.”

Sisters also participated in the annual holiday potluck,collected toys for the Los Angeles City Fire DepartmentSpark of Love toy drive and attended the annual SanFernando Valley Panellenic Bunko® night fundraisingevent.All proceeds benefited scholarship awards at localuniversities. Upcoming events include a wine tasting andyoga classes.

–Ingrid Gluck (ZB-Loyola Marymount)

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CONTACT:Berkenda Cantlo (EY-CSU/Northridge)bdc2x@aol.com818.581.7592www.SFVAlphaPhi.com

Upper Midwest Region

ONTARIO SOUTH IVY CONNECTION, CANADAMembers celebrated Founders’ Day with Toronto (¥)collegians. Sisters held a holiday mixer and toy drivefor a local women’s shelter and an annual wine tastingice outing at Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Spring events include attending Toronto, WilfridLaurier (IΘ) and Western Ontario (ΘH) chapters’senior ceremonies and movie nights.

–Alison Nash (¥-Toronto)

ONTARIO SOUTH IVY CONNECTION CONTACT:Ashley Haugh (¥-Toronto)ashley.haugh@alumnae.alphaphi.org416.253.7772

ASHLAND AREA, OHIOBeth Skelton Peebles (∆Y-Baldwin-Wallace) hosteda November meeting. Sisters participated in Stampin’Up and Creative Memories® fundraisers to benefit thechapter. Despite a major December snowstorm,members enjoyed a silent auction at Debby BrydenGray’s (EA-Ashland) home.

–Debby Gray

ASHLAND AREA CONTACT:Taryn Gallik (EA-Ashland)tgallik@richnet.net419.756.4133

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CINCINNATI, OHIOAlumnae, collegians and friends are crazy for the chap-ter’s Red Dress bracelets, successfully raising $660 forthe Alpha Phi Foundation! Miami University (ΓN)collegians even incorporated the bracelets in thephilanthropy round of recruitment. Alumnae raised$200 at the annual holiday ornament auction to bene-fit the Foundation.

–Acacia Hillard (ΓN-Miami University)

CINCINNATI CONTACT:Natalie Baird Barlett (ΓN-Miami University)natalieaphi@hotmail.com513.520.9261www.cincy-aphi.20m.com

CLEVELAND EAST, OHIOCleveland East and Ashland area alumnae gathered fora Founders’ Day rose-laying ceremony at the gravesiteof Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults (A-Syracuse) inLakeview Cemetery. After the ceremony, the womenenjoyed lunch in Little Italy. The chapter also held theirannual fundraising auction in November and the annualholiday ornament exchange in December.

–Jamie Krovontka (EI-Duquesne)

CLEVELAND EAST CONTACT:Jamie KrovontkaEddie117@hotmail.com330.467.9568

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Congratulations to the following chapter for recently receiving its charter!

Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters and ivyconnections are forming in the following areas:

Alumnae Chapters (alumnae of all ages)

California Napa, San Francisco, San Luis ObispoFlorida Gulf Coast, Melbourne, Miami Georgia SavannahIndiana Northwest Indiana Louisiana Baton RougeMaryland Frederick Michigan Detroit NorthMissouri Columbia, Jefferson City New York Suffolk County,Westchester County Ohio Akron Oklahoma LawtonOregon Salem Overseas Shanghai, China Tennessee Memphis

Ivy Connections (alumnae 10 years out of college and younger)

California North Orange County Michigan SaginawVirginia Virginia Peninsula

Alpha Phi International seeks alumnae who are interested informing alumnae chapters and ivy connections in the followingareas:

Des Moines, Iowa Nassau County, N.Y.Greenville, S.C. Tacoma, Wash.

Please contact Alissa Meyer Milito (Z¥-Elmhurst) at amilito@alphaphi.org ifyou are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting achapter in your area.

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Denton County, TexasChartered: January 12, 2005Chapter President: Jayne Phillips

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Arizona (BE)Sarah Leaf Teri Schramm Jayme Tauber

Bowling Green State(BO)Natalie Hamlin

Case Western Reserve(ZΠ)Meridith Blevins Elizabeth Russo Gretchen Zsebik

CSU/Northridge (EY)Nicole Barbiera Elizabeth Himes

Elmhurst (Z¥)Brittany Ashcroft Breanne Briskey Colleen Cummings Corinne Danforth Erin Drogos Jensine Fitzgibbons Jessica Gardiner Kristin Lindahl

Monica Milton Francesca MirobaliJennifer Moninger Katrina Mueller Karol Prieto Karlen Qualkenbush Nicole Ruscheinski Anna Zordan

Michigan (Θ)Carrie Baldwin

Purdue (∆M)Jessica Bailey Gina Bassetto

San Diego State (ΓA)Vanessa Charfen

SUNY/Plattsburgh (ΘΨ)Sara CarlsonAlexa Gordon Melanie Morency-

Duncan Elizabeth Ryder Vanessa Seeley Jennifer Snyder

USC (BΠ)Samantha ChanEmily Sardegna

Alison Sherman Tessie Shih Jessica Thompson

Washburn (Y)Megan Bedwell Beth Strathman

Washington University(ZY)Nicole Canter Laura Gluck Amy Goldstein Alison Kleaver Marissa Knopman

Mary Laverty Tiffany Lewis Erin Lieber Kimberly Muroff Naomi Remis Paula Shapiro Zara Stevens Jaina Wald

West Chester (EK)Julie Bennet

P A G E T W E N T Y A L P H A P H I Quarterly

Outstanding Collegiate Women in the Campus CommunityWe proudly recognize collegiate members who were inducted into two prestigious Greek honor societies.

Arizona (BE)Chrissy Coolidge Beth Wischer Katya Yanayaco

Baldwin-Wallace (∆Y)Alicia Spencer

Ball State (∆P)Haley DeWees Mary Horn Lori JacqueminJen Sanders

Bowling Green State(BO)Stacey Sternard

British Columbia (BΘ)Michelle Davies Michelle Drissler Charlotte Haan

Butler (EB)Angie Bong

Cal Poly (EX)Erika Ann Penner Lauren Borelli

Case Western Reserve(ZΠ)Elizabeth Russo

Central Missouri State(ΘΛ)Amanda Houser Megan Ryan

Colorado (BΓΛ)Abbie Hill Jessica Munday

Colorado School ofMines (IZ)Ella Schmidt Cooke

Cornell (∆)Kristen Hamilton Melanie Pope

CSU/Northridge (EY)Elizabeth Himes Bouvier Rous

CSU/San Bernardino(HB)Andrea Kratzke

Dayton (ZΨ)Christina Peloquin Claudia Reeder Erin Reinhardt

Delaware (EN)Deanna Forgione

DePauw (Γ)Kelly Patterson Katherine Wright

Drake (ΓO)Laura Muchlinski

Duquesne (EI)Alissa Krom Leigh Brosious

East Carolina (∆A)Patricia Williams

Eastern Illinois (ZA)Jill Blackburn Lenee Moseley Kelly Piel

Alicia Wroblewski

Elmhurst (Z¥)Brittany AshcroftColleen CummingsJensine FitzgibbonsKristin LindahlJennifer Moninger Monica Milton Nicole Ruschelinski

Florida Tech (ΘZ)Deborah HoodStephanie Rafferty

Indiana (BT)Lauren Claytor Sarah Hampel

James Madison (ΘI)Erika DavisJennifer Essa Rachel Hager Stacey Johnson Melissa Peters Robin Quesenberry Carla Schwartz

Johns Hopkins (ZOΛ)Anna Hutchinson Katia MacNeill Jessica Parsons

Kent State (BΩ)Carly Fox Alexis Mosgo Carrie Young

Kettering (IE)Michelle Ross

Lafayette (HΣ)Kelley Anthes Christine Bender Johanna GarschinaJessica Hronich Kathryn Sayles Shannon Sullivan Julie Xanthopoulous

Linfield (ΘA)Marisa Mannari Tiffany Zinter

Maine (∆N)Jennifer Avery Kaylee Cooper Cindy DionneChristine GagnonMary Gatchell-FendersonDiana McElwain Rania Nazmy Jessica Stoddard

Marquette (HM)Nicole Brink Colleen Furey Stacey JensenKristen KaminskiJohannah Torkelson

Michigan (Θ)Lindsey Agens Stephanie Allen Carrie BaldwinJennifer Breckheimer Elizabeth Chase Jane FriendHeather Jones Marie Keating Sarah Ziering

Michigan State (BB)Elizabeth Arnone Kelly Baas Angela Epolito Sara Maters

Minnesota (E)Haley Kurtz

MIT (ZΦ)Christie Wood

Nebraska (N)Kristen Otterson

New Hampshire (HA)Christina Brigati Kelsey Iovino Jessica Pittinger Shanna Miller

North Texas (ΓH)Rachel Housewright

Northern Illinois (E∆)Erin Kennedy

Northern Iowa (EΘ)Emily Candee Katherine Rathje

Northwestern (B)Rachel ErwinLeslie Kersey Getta MalhotraAlexis RutzMolly Skjei

Ohio State (P)Kristen Callaway Brittany Eshbaugh Jessica HorowitzJulie Martin

Old Dominion (EH)Afton AustinCandace Cade Jessica Creech Rebcca Echipare Laurel Scott Denicia Versoza

Oregon (T)Allison Warner

Puget Sound (ΓZ)Tara BjorklundJenna BorysAndrea Clark Jennifer Davis Minna Friedlander

Rensselaer (ΘT)Karen Gollins Julie Mannette-Wright

Rochester (ΘK)Elizabeth Loveless Lauren Prusnofsky Elizbeth Wenzel

San Diego State (ΓA)Jaime Danielle LeBlanc Kelly Hunley

Santa Clara (ZΓ)Megan BarnettChandra CampbellColleen CoghlanJessica Frank

St. Mary’s (IB)Vanessa Garza

SUNY/Plattsburgh (ΘΨ)Sara Carlson Jill Katz Melissa Myers

Syracuse (A)Eliza Orlins Elizabeth Smoose Erin Westerman

Texas (Ω)Abigail Basalyga Shannon Duffy Jennifer Monk

Texas Tech (ΓI)Bethany Mcbride

Towson (HΩ)Elyssa Wellen

UC/Davis (EP)Andera Chalupa

UC/Irvine (HK)Nicole Chorney

UCLA (B∆)Clarisse Casanova Lauren Clapperton Kelly Dorsey Erin Marsh Colleen PopkenLisa RussellNicole ShumBrenna Talkin

Hanna Tuller Stephanie Uchima

UC/Santa Barbara (ΓB)Brittany Irvine Marcile Vadell-Strickland

University of the Pacific(IΓ)Alicia McNamara Krystine Ongbongan

USC (BΠ)Samantha Chan Ashley Pritchett

Villanova (HE)Amy Kirchheimer Michele May Mairaed McCarthy Colleen Mulhern

Virginia (ZIΛ)Meghan Fitzgibbons

Virginia Tech (HO)Lauren Silvestri

Washington State (BPΛ)Denise Junell

West Chester (EK)Jaclyn Schmehl

Western Michigan (∆Θ)Christine Bosco Laura Henry Kelly Morgan

William Woods (∆X)Megan Klein

Wisconsin (I)Ellen Breeden Sharon Bronstein

Wisconsin/LaCrosse(∆K)Nicole Adrian Amanda Bloedel Jennifer Draeger Jamie Stietz

ORDER OF OMEGA Order of Omega is a Greek honorary that recognizes outstanding frater-nity men and women for their service to the fraternity system and theuniversity. Its purpose is to bring together members of the faculty, alumniand student body of the institution’s fraternities and sororities on a basisof mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness. Order of Omega helpsto create an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openlyacross Greek lines. The following collegians were inducted into Order ofOmega during the 2003-04 academic year.

GAMMA SIGMA ALPHA The following collegians were inducted into Gamma Sigma Alpha, anational honor society that recognizes Greek scholars who excel inacademics, during the 2003-04 academic year.

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CANADA

Bishop’s (HX)Thanks to all chapters that donated items for EtaChi’s auction, nearly $175 was raised to benefit theAlpha Phi Foundation. Collegians and alumnae cele-brated the chapter’s 15th anniversary and initiationof two new members during the fall. Alumnae wereinvited to the chapter’s spring initiation festivities.

–Heather Cosgrave

Wilfrid Laurier (IΘ)Eighteen women were initiated during the fall semes-ter. Rebecca Yanyk planned a successful surpriseretreat to teach sisters self-defense moves and stressrelief activities. Tracy Briggs planned a Phi-nomenalwinter recruitment. Kristen Goddard, one of the IotaTheta’s founding members, said goodbye to sisters asshe enters teacher’s college in Australia.

–Janinne Strain

CALIFORNIA

Chapman (HY)A revamped annual Phiesta philanthropy event raisedmore than $5,400 to benefit the Alpha PhiFoundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.Themed “Wear Red” to raise awareness of women’scardiac care, the event included a Mexican buffet,live auction, faculty recognition reception and pres-entation of the “Heart Healthy” educational video.Sisters wore a Red Dress pin with formal red dresses.More than 200 guests attended and more than 15faculty members were honored for their contributionsto the chapter women’s educational development.

–Hope Gray

CSU/Long Beach (ΓK)Gamma Kappa held a Heart to Heart luncheon inOctober that raised $2,200 for the Alpha PhiFoundation. Collegians, alumnae and mothers fromaround the United States joined to support the causeand participate in a silent auction. Alpha Phi

Foundation Board Director Alin Hernandez Wall(B∆-UCLA) was the evening’s guest speaker.

–Jennifer Szewczynski

USC (BΠ)Beta Pi sisters raised more than $14,000 through thechapter’s annual Heart of Gold fall philanthropyevent during Parent’s Weekend. The event included asilent auction, dinner and a fashion show featuringBeta Pi seniors modeling several new clothing lines.

–Sally Handmaker

COLORADO

Colorado (BΓΛ)Beta Gamma deuteron was recognized during theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder Greek Awards cere-mony in December with the 2004 Risk Management

Award for an outstanding and improved riskmanagement program.

–Leanne Cassella

Northern Colorado (∆Γ)Delta Gamma was awarded Highest PanhellenicChapter GPA during Greek matriculation awards.Sisters hosted a fall philanthropy brunch that raised$1,520 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisterswelcomed 17 new members during fall recruitmentand initiated them with two alumnae initiate candi-dates. They enjoyed a fall Phi Esta! formal andHomecoming activities.

–Claire Schmalstieg

ILLINOIS

Illinois (BA)Beta Alpha sisters enjoyed an annual holiday partyand a Bring Your Own Bucket Night all-you-can-eatpopcorn sisterhood event at a local movie theater.

–Nicole Casey

IOWA

Northern Iowa (EΘ)Epsilon Theta women held a successful fall formalrecruitment and welcomed 18 new members. The

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¶ BRITISH COLUMBIA (BΘ)Sisters participate in Court of Ivy in November.

· WILFRID LAURIER (IΘ)An Iota Theta sisterhood retreat includes lessons in self-defense. The women are pictured with their Armyinstructors.

¸ UC/SANTA BARBARA (ΓB)Amber Douglas, Jessica McNamara, Jamie Bye and LauraJones spend time with children at the Santa BarbaraBoys and Girls Club® after school program. Gamma Betasisters donated Magic Mountain® tickets to the Boysand Girls Club®.

ATTENTION NEW HAMPSHIRE ANDBOSTON AREA ALUMNAE

Have a couple hoursa month you candonate to Alpha Phi?A new house corpora-tion board (HCB) isbeing formed at theUniversity of NewHampshire to serve as

loving and caring landlord while supportingand following the policies of Alpha Phi. TheHCB will oversee the property manager whohandles financial transactions, maintenanceand employees. Want more information?Contact Brandi Baumgartner Peterson (∆Θ-Western Michigan) at 847.316.8939 or bpeterson@alphaphi.org.

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ladies partnered with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity forHomecoming festivities including the annual PantherPride Cry, window painting and an annual alumnaebarbeque.

Sisters held their first date auction philanthropyevent that raised $1,500 for the Alpha PhiFoundation. Other events included a Parent’sWeekend, Sibling’s Weekend, an annual crush partyand raking leaves for members of the community.

–Cassie Schulz

MICHIGAN

Adrian (∆H)The chapter welcomed 14 new members into thesisterhood during fall recruitment. Sisters hosted aButterball® Turkey Bowl fundraiser that brought in$250 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Three to fourmember teams competed in a bowling tournamentusing turkeys as the ball in an effort to win prizesdonated by local businesses.

–Hillary Gurtowski

MISSOURI

Missouri (O)Omicron women and Phi Kappa Theta fraternity mengarnered third place overall in Mizzou’s Homecomingand placed first in the skit and dance competition.Sisters hosted the chapter’s first Sibling’s Weekend,participated in Greek Week with members of AlphaGamma Sigma and Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternities andhosted their first Rockin’ Red Dress Texas Hold’ Empoker tournament to benefit the Alpha PhiFoundation.

–Angie Trae

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire (HA)Chrissy Stuart worked with the Durham FireDepartment to organize the chapter’s annual holidayparty and toy drive benefiting Toys For Tots®. Family,friends, university faculty and town officials wereinvited to join the celebration that included tastytreats and an appearance by a male a capella group.More than 450 toys were collected.

–Chrissy Stuart

NEW YORK

Cornell (∆)Delta took first place during Greek Week and placedfirst, second and fourth in Phi Kappa Tau’s Phi Tugphilanthropy event. The chapter raised more than

$800 with the annual Alphatraz fundraiser in supportof cardiac care.

–Jennifer Marie Traina-Dorge

OHIO

Baldwin-Wallace (∆Y)Tina Shaerban was crowned Homecoming queen inOctober. A Delta Upsilon sister has been namedqueen for three consecutive years. Sophomores BethLawson and Andrea Issac helped coordinate theentire Homecoming event along with KathyMcKenna Barber (∆Y-Baldwin Wallace).

–Stacey Hrvatin

Miami University (ΓN)Educational Leadership Consultant Brooke Harrison(H¥-UNC/Wilmington) assisted in the success of thechapter’s recruitment process. Heart Awareness Weekincluded a speaker from the American HeartAssociation©, a cardiovascular exercise class for theGreek community and a Red Dress Pin Day.

–Jacqueline Lucas

Ohio State (P)A new tradition of friendly competition between OhioState (P) and Michigan (Θ) chapters was establishedto build inter-chapter bonds and raise money for the

¶ USC (BΠ)Katie Bowman, Sara Filliman, Megan Shahnazarian andKim Kelton gather at the chapter’s annual Heart of Goldphilanthropy event.

· TORONTO (¥)The fall new member class hosted Xi chapter’s thirdannual Jump-A-Thon philanthropy event in October toraise funds for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

¸ CORNELL (∆)Delta sisters take a break during Phi Kappa Taufraternity’s Phi Tug event.

¹ NEW HAMPSHIRE (HA)Representatives from the Durham Fire Departmentcollect toys for Toys for Tots® donated by Eta Alphasisters.

Î BALDWIN-WALLACE (∆Y)Sisters celebrate the crowning of Tina Shaerban asBaldwin-Wallace Homecoming queen.

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Alpha Phi Foundation during college football season.Led by Kim Young, Rho sisters collected pennieswith Penny Wars, hosted a Buy a Brat to Beat theBlue fundraiser and auctioned off babysitting, paint-ing and leaf raking services. Alumnae also donated tothe chapter. Sisters are pleased to have topped Thetachapter’s $1507 with $1538 to benefit the Alpha PhiFoundation.

–Katie McGoron

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City (∆∆)In January, Oklahoma City student body presidentAshlea Brack represented the university during a serv-ice of prayer that remembered those affected by theSoutheast Asia tsunami and honored volunteers whocontributed time and aid to the relief efforts. HillaryMorris provided music during the service.

Andrea Brack is president of the Oklahoma CityUniversity Student Senate for the 2004-05 academicyear.

Several sisters were named Homecoming champi-ons during the university’s centennial celebration; thechapter took first place in the majority of campus-wide competitions against university faculty andstudents. Carri Perrier was chosen as the CentennialHomecoming queen, and sisters joined her in centercourt to celebrate victory with the chapter’s favorite“Slap Bang” chant.

–Ashlea Brack

OREGON

Oregon State (BY)Beta Upsilon teamed with Sigma Pi fraternity to winHomecoming. Sisters participated in Sigma Chi frater-nity’s Derby Days philanthropy event by attendingfootball games, donating monies to their auction andhelping decorate the Sigma Chi chapter house.

–Alison Losch

PENNSYLVANIA

Penn State (ΓP)Sisters and more than 700 dancers and thousands ofsupporters participated in Penn State’s THON, theuniversity’s 48-hour dance marathon. The eventraised millions of dollars in support of the Four

Diamonds Fund and the fight against pediatriccancer for the Hershey Medical Center. A special partof the event for the chapter was sponsoring Mara, achild who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at agefour. Last year, Gamma Rho in partnership with

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Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity raised more than$103,000 as the university’s sixth highest fundraiser.

–Lori Wittig

Saint Joseph’s (ΘΘ)Theta Thetas welcomed five new members andupheld tradition by initiating mothers of seniormembers into the sisterhood during the fall. The chap-ter’s Powderpuff football tournament philanthropyevent raised $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.Other fall activities included a new Wai Ki Phi recruit-ment event, a sisterhood retreat, chartered buses fora trip to New York City, Ivy activities for newly initi-ated sisters, date party, mixers and a winter formal.

–Kate Buehler

TEXAS

Midwestern State (ΓΩ)Gamma Omegas raised $1,000 for the Alpha PhiFoundation through an annual Teeter Totter-athon.Six new sisters were initiated in November. Otherchapter events included a sisterhood retreat, mixersincluding an ‘80s Prom and Las Vegas Casino themesand the annual Silver Elegance Ball. Leeann Neugin,Jennifer Turner and Marta Gorecka were named toMidwestern State’s Homecoming court and PresidentRebecca Geiger was crowned Homecoming queen.

–Chassidy South and Jennifer Turner

Texas (Ω)Omega hosted a Dad’s Day and family barbeque incelebration of Parent’s Weekend in October. Thechapter raised more than $3,000 for the Alpha PhiFoundation and the Austin American HeartAssociation® with its third annual Hits for Heartssoftball tournament. Special thanks goes to GeneenPipher-Boyd (EΩΛ-Texas A&M) for her hard worklaunching www.texasalphaphi.org. Abby Basalygawas elected to the Order of Omega Greek honorsociety. Spring recruitment included Winter

Wonderland and Phiesta-themed parties planned byShelby Ball.

–Clarissa Lampertz

Texas A&M/Commerce (∆B)Rooms sparkled with bleach and personality for thechapter’s Hotel Alpha Phi philanthropy event thatraised $300 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Delta Betasworked hard to win second place in Kappa Delta SingSong. Sisters welcomed three new members andshared holiday spirit by showering the children of BolesHome with gifts and spending a morning with them.

–Ashley Wright

WASHINGTON

Eastern Washington (HΨ)Twenty-one new members were initiated during thefall and four additional new members joined thechapter through continuous open bidding, helpingthe chapter reach quota.

–Katherine Ryan

Washington (Σ)The chapter held its second annual Beau of Bordeauxcompetition week in November organized by

¶ OHIO STATE (P)The women of Rho chapter sell bratwursts to raisemoney for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

· OKLAHOMA CITY (∆∆)Sisters celebrate with newly crowned Miss OklahomaCity University 2005 Morgan Long, third from right. Alsopictured are (from left) Danielle Estes (first runner up),Andrea Brack, Ashlea Brack (third runner up), MelisaManning and Jennifer Chiesa.

¸ PENN STATE (ΓP)Lacy Morris and Christine Donnelly pose with thechapter’s THON child, Mara.

¹ TEXAS (Ω)Omega members enjoy the chapter’s third annual Hitsfor Hearts softball tournament benefiting the Alpha PhiFoundation and the Austin American Heart Association®.

Î JAMES MADISON (ΘI)Sisters participate in a walk to benefit multiple sclerosisin support of the Phi Sigma Pi honors fraternity.

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CANADIAN CHAPTERS HOLD SPECIAL RETREATCollegiate chapters from Eastern Canada cometogether in January to focus on training, specifically inthe areas of officer transitioning and continuous openbidding. Educational leadership consultant KatrinaWolf (ΓH-North Texas) represented Alpha PhiInternational during the event.

The women who attended were excited to makeconnections with other chapters in Eastern Canadaand to share the ideas learned with their own chap-

ters. Two tracks were offered: one for collegians, one for advisers. Special thanks to the planning team ledby Joanne Alexopoulos (¥-Toronto) and staffed with chapter advisers and members from each chapter.

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Sabrina Ross and Kirsten Hawkins. Two menfrom each fraternity competed in a picture contest,weightlifting competition, ping-pong tournament,wing feed and skit night. Two men from Pi Kappa Phiwere crowned Beau of Bordeaux and took home thegrand prize of Timberland© boots. More than $2,600was raised for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

–Mallory Berschauer

Washington State (BPΛ)Sisters enjoyed an annual fall rafting trip and a Dad’sWeekend. Sisters were elected to the Panhellenicexecutive council. The chapter worked hard toachieve a 3.02 GPA and enjoyed an exclusive shop-ping trip to the J. Crew® store in Seattle, Wash.,during winter break. Brea Thompson is AssociatedStudents president.

–Katie Seastrom-Probandt

WISCONSIN

Marquette (HM)Every Monday night sisters were privileged to help agroup of individuals with disabilities prepare for adance show. In October, the chapter hosted itsannual Alpha Phiesta all-you-can-eat taco dinner andraised more than $2,200 to benefit the Alpha PhiFoundation. Sisters enjoyed a semiformal, brunch incelebration of Founders’ Day, coordinating events forCardiac Care week in February and preparations forformal recruitment.

–Emily Markowski

Wisconsin/LaCrosse (∆K)Delta Kappa initiated two new members intosisterhood and welcomed Melisa Beach (∆K-Wisconsin/LaCrosse) as new chapter adviser.

–Kimberly Kokott

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ARIZONA

Arizona (BE)Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi1339 E. 1st St.Tucson, AZ 85719

CALIFORNIA

UC/Berkeley (Λ)Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi2830 Bancroft StepsBerkeley, CA 94704

COLORADO

Colorado School of Mines (IZ)Iota Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi1112 18th St.Golden, CO 80401

IDAHO

Idaho (BZ)Beta Zeta Chapter of Alpha PhiP.O. Box 3078Moscow, ID 83843

IOWA

Iowa (∆E)Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi906 E. College St.Iowa City, IA 52240

MISSOURI

Central Missouri State (ΘΛ)Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha PhiC100 Panhellenic HallWarrensburg, MO 64093

Missouri (O)Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi906 S. ProvidenceColumbia, MO 65203

William Woods (∆X)Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi200 W. 12th St.Fulton, MO 65251

NEBRASKA

Nebraska/Kearney (∆¥)Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi1700 University Dr. URS-AKearney, NE 68845

Nebraska/Lincoln (N)Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi1531 “S” St.Lincoln, NE 68508

NORTH CAROLINA

East Carolina (∆A)Delta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi950 E. 10th St.Greenville, NC 27858

TEXAS

Midwestern State (ΓΩ)Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi3410 Taft Blvd. Box 12763Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099

North Texas (ΓH)Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha PhiNTSU -Alpha Phi, UNT StationP.O. Box 305692Denton, TX 76203-0692

Texas (Ω)Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi2005 UniversityAustin, TX 78705

Texas A&M/Commerce (∆B)Delta Beta Chapter of Alpha PhiBox 4203Commerce, TX 75428

Texas Tech (ΓI)Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi#1 Greek CircleLubbock, TX 79416

WASHINGTON

Washington State (BPΛ)Beta Rho deuteron Chapter of

Alpha Phi840 NE CaliforniaPullman, WA 99163

EARLY RECRUITMENT ADDRESSES

Please refer to the following chapter addresses when mailing Potential Member Introduction Forms (foundon page 19, at www.alphaphi.org or by calling the Executive Office at 847.475.0663). All chapters listedbelow have recruitment in August 2005.

Please Note: All forms should be mailed to the attention of Vice President of Recruitment. Contact thechapter for due dates.

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Editor’s Note: A complete chapter recruitment address and date list will be printed in the Summer 2005 Quarterly.

Chappell Honored by AlumniAssociation

Jodi Chappell(BO-BowlingGreen State) wasone of four alumnihonored byBowling GreenState University’sAlumniAssociation duringa special dinner inOctober; she wasrecognized with the

Recent Graduate Award. The 1995 graduateearned a bachelor’s degree in political scienceand currently serves as director of health carepolicy for the American Academy ofAudiology in Reston, Va. Her work affectshealth care policy legislation and advocateson Capitol Hill.

Jodi is a member of the Women inGovernment Relations board of directors, anactive member of the Bowling Green StateAlumni Association, travels to Haiti formission work and helps organize Washington-area charity events.

Sister Receives PrestigiousUniversity Award

Debby BrydenGray (EA-Ashland) washonored withthe AshlandUniversityAlumnaeDistinguishedService Awardduring theuniversity’s

Homecoming weekend. She and husbandDavid rode in the Homecoming parade andwere recognized during the football game.

Alumna Featured As YoungEntrepreneur

Lauresa NealeLopez (B¡¤-Colorado) wasfeatured as a youngentrepreneur in theNovember/December 2004issue of ColoradoCompany. Lauresafounded WedStepsin 2002 after receiv-

ing unprofessional service from vendors at herown wedding, despite months of meticulousplanning.

WedSteps is a comprehensive onlinewedding consultation solution that includes aconsultation with a professional planner; it isthe only company toguarantee the reliabil-ity of each partneringvendor’s workman-ship. The companybegan sellingWedSteps software inlate 2003. For moreinformation, visitwww.wedsteps.com.

Women’s Center Named in Sister’s Honor

Respected business-woman, philanthro-pist and lawyerMerle CatherineChambers (¤-UC/Berkeley) washonored inSeptember with theopening of the MerleCatherine ChambersCenter for the

Advancement of Women in Denver, Colo.The three-story, 32,000 square-foot facilityhouses three women’s betterment groups: TheWomen’s College of the University of Denver,The Women’s Foundation of Colorado andHigher Education Resource Services (HERS)Mid-America. Merle is president of theChambers Family Fund, a privately fundedcharitable foundation providing philanthropicsupport for the early care and education ofchildren, girls’ futures and women’s economicself-sufficiency. She serves as president andCEO of Leith Ventures, LLC, a privately heldinvestment company. Merle is also a memberof the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame.

Sister Hosts Penn State AlumniCoriHesselbachDonaghy (¡Q-Penn State) wasfeatured in theSeptember/October 2004issue of ThePenn Stateralumni magazine.As Penn StateAlumni

Association’s associate director of programdevelopment and enrichment, Cori and staffare responsible for 140 or more yearly eventshosted by the association, coordinatingevents at the Hintz Family Alumni Centeron campus and traveling abroad to assist inplanning and development of alumni groupevents.

Alumna Releases New BookSheila QuinnSimpson (BB-Michigan State)provides vignettesof triumph, under-standing andrevelations on thepower of apologiesin Apology: TheImportance andPower of Saying

“I’m Sorry” (Balcony Publications, 2004.ISBN: 0975549707),released in October.Sheila is a speaker onissues related to well-being. She received the2004 Athena Awardfor community leader-ship and service.

Jodi Chappell

Lauresa Lopez

Debby Gray

Sheila Simpson

Merle Chambers

Cori Donaghy

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In all the interviews Elizabeth Kubler-Ross (On Death and Dying,1969) conducted of people on their death beds, very few said “Iwish I had spent more time at the office.” This tells us our jobsare usually not the most important things in our lives, despite thefact that we spend so much time doing them.

Many clients have said, “But it’s a job. I’m there to get apaycheck, not to be happy.” Studies back this sentiment. It variesyearly, but statistics show anywhere between 60 percent and 82percent of Americans are unhappy at work. It does not have to bethat way. My mission is to help as many people as I can get out ofbed each day and look forward to going to work.

There is choice in what you do for work andhow you feel on the job. You can control both byimproving the quality of the minutes and hours ofeach workday. This necessitates being willing tolook at your whole self (not just the work self ) andcontinually take stock of what you need, what youenjoy, what is important to you and what you want.

To provide perspective, following are questionsto ask yourself and exercises to begin the process.

Exercise 1 We all want to be happy and feel successful. Do youneed a job to achieve this?

• Define success for yourself: What does it look like? Whatdoes it feel like? How do you feel when you are success-ful? What do you need to feel success?

• Define happy for yourself: Is it a feeling or a state ofbeing for you? What feelings do you experience whenyou are happy? When are you the happiest?

Exercise 2 What is most important to you? What do you need in your dailylife? What do you value?

Values clarification exercise: On a separate sheet of paper writedown and number this sampling of values in order of priority orimportance to you.

Achievement, Advancement, Adventure, Aesthetics,Autonomy, Caring, Challenge, Change and Variety,Competition, Cooperation, Creativity, Economic Security,Excitement, Family Happiness, Friendship, Health, Help

Others, Help Society, Inner Harmony, Integrity, IntellectualStatus, Knowledge, Leadership, Leisure, Location, Loyalty,Pleasure, Power, Precision, Responsibility, Recognition,Stability, Spirituality, Time Freedom, Wealth, Wisdom.

Exercise 3 What do you like to do? Can you do what you like at work aswell as outside the job? This exercise will help you gain perspec-tive on what you like to do and are drawn to do.

1. Write down 20 activities you love to do (workand non-work).

2. Write beside each activity what makes itspecial for you (e.g., I love singing harmonyto songs. It is special to me because it allowsme to feel connected with the singers and themusic. I love to challenge myself to sing moreinteresting harmony with each song.)

3. Write all the skills used in doing each activity.4. Identify and write patterns from the “What

makes it special” list (question 2). Are thereaspects that are similar (e.g., do you findcommunity, team work under several activities)?

5. Identify and list patterns from the “Skills” list(question 3) (e.g., does “challenge” come upseveral times?). The information gleaned fromthese similarities will start painting a picture ofwho you are, what motivates you and whatmakes you happy.

Work can be nourishing, satisfying, challenging and energiz-ing. By knowing yourself, prioritizing what is important to youand looking for ways to incorporate what matters to you intoeach day, you will begin to feel more alive, content and excitedabout your life while at work.

Cynthia Krainin is a certified professional resume writer, job and a career transitioncoach and employment interview coach, teacher, lecturer and co-author of the bookThriving at Work: A Guidebook for Survivors of Childhood Abuse. As director ofCareer Resources in Brookline, Ma., she has made the process of changing jobs easier,more effective and less stressful for clients around the globe since 1982. ContactCynthia at career_resources@verizon.net or 617.732.1200.

Organizing is Prioritizing: Putting Your Work Life in PerspectiveBy Cynthia Krainin (∆Y-Baldwin-Wallace)

“. . . statisticsshow anywherebetween 60percent and 82percent ofAmericans areunhappy at work.”

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For Megan O’Connell (H¥-UNC/Wilmington) stress is a part of hercareer – and it’s not always herown. Megan is the branch managerat the Chatham County (N.C.)American Red Cross®, where stress-ful situations and natural disastersare a way of life. A typical day forMegan involves anything from fran-tic calls relating to military person-nel, family fires or catastrophes suchas the December tsunami thatdevastated Sri Lanka. Megan shareswith us how she deals with stressfulsituations on a daily basis.

How do you deal with stresson a personal level?“I try to focus on one issue at atime and identify the stressor in thesituation so I can eliminate it. If youfocus on one thing at a time, thewhole seems less overwhelming,and you can keep your stress levelsin check.”

How does the American RedCross® help families and victimsdeal with the stress these lifechanging events can cause?“The American Red Cross® providesimmediate help to victims; this couldbe financially or emotionally. Wework very closely with a number ofother organizations such as theSalvation Army® and United Way®

that also help families get back ontheir feet. The most important part isto calm them down and reassurethem they will get through this,taking it one step at a time.”

So you deal with all of thesenatural disasters and familycrisis eight to 10 hours a day –how do you deal with yourown life?“It’s about balancing life and work.I really try to leave my work at theoffice. However, when you are oncall 24/7 that can be tough. So I tryto take time for myself whenever Ican to relax or exercise – I like tosew, that really relaxes me.”

Are there any courses theAmerican Red Cross® offerson stress management?“Work Place Training: ManagingStress is a great one hour modulethat can benefit anyone. It focusesnot only on work place stress, butteaches you how to deal witheveryday life stressors. The course isvery interactive and focuses ontopics such as stress signals, mythsabout stress and how to identify

and bust stress in your life. Thereare also quizzes to help you identifythe stressors in your life and whereyour stress level is.”

As someone who works withpeople dealing with stressfulsituations everyday, whatwould you say is the numberone stress-related problempeople have?“Disorganization and time manage-ment! Probably three-fourths of thestress in people’s lives could beavoided if they were simply moreorganized. Prioritize and organizeyour life so you are not trying tojuggle a million things at once –hence stressing yourself out.”For more information about WorkPlace Training: Managing Stress orthe American Red Cross visitwww.americanredcross.org.

Fighting Stress Like It’s Your Job

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Organizing Yourself for a Stress-free LifeOne leading cause of heart disease is stress, and each one of us will experiencesome form of stress in our lifetime. Stress is the way we react physically,mentally and emotionally to the various changes and demands of our everydaylife. Stress can be classified into two categories:

Acute stress: (short term) such as an argument with a friend, lifetransition or being stuck in traffic.

Chronic stress: (long-term) caused by a continuing string of stressful eventssuch as job dissatisfaction, family illness or an unhealthy relationship.

Regardless of what types of stressors we experience in life – stress plays a majorrole on health, including on our hearts.

Today up to 90 percent of all doctor visits are for stress-related illnesses, withwomen at the head of the pack juggling careers, family and personal lives. Thosewith higher education also tend to have higher stress levels as job responsibilitiesare more demanding. Stress leads to clogged arteries and heart disease, as well asdepression, asthma, anxiety and moodiness.

While we all encounter some sort of stress on a daily basis, how our bodieshandle that stress is on an individual basis. When our bodies encounter astressful situation it responds comparable to that of a life-threatening situation.We release hormones that cause our hearts to beat faster, blood pressure toincrease and breathing to become shallow. Over time these responses can be verydamaging on our bodies and hearts, so it is very important to learn copingmechanisms to deal with everyday stressors.

Whether it’s job stress, family problems, money problems, amove, marriage, new job or emotional stress –there are ways to handle these situations. Whenfaced with a stressor, the most important thingto remember is BREATHE! Try to identifythe source of stressors; realize that someevents are not in our control, but we canlearn to control the ones that are.

TIPS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

Organize Your Life. Planning your day, simplifying yourschedule and organizing your space will make you feelmore calm and less rushed.

Take Breaks. Take mini-breaks throughout the day tostretch, walk and/or step out of your environment.

Exercise. Physical activity relaxes your mood andreleases tension; aim for 30 minutes a day most days ofthe week.

Sleep More. This will give you the energy you need toface each day; a rested body is less susceptible to stress.

Manage Your Time. Managing your time will leave youfeeling less rushed and will allow you more time in theday to deal with unexpected stressors.

Laugh More. Laughter reduces stress, promotes commu-nication, causes muscle relaxation, releases feel-goodendorphins and lowers blood pressure.

Live Healthy. Don’t smoke, eat a balanced diet, andavoid large consumptions of alcohol. When your body isrunning on full it is better equipped to deal with whatlife throws at you!

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For more information visit our Web site at www.alphaphi.org

Adrian (∆H)To Jason and Lorri JohnsonMelynchek, a son, Zackary Jay,Nov. 1, 2004.

Akron (HΓ)To John and Amy Rizzo Marzich, ason, Ethan James, Sept. 24, 2004.

Arizona (BE)To Kenneth L. III and Valerie DayBarrett, a son, Kenneth Linn IV,Sept. 10, 2004.

To Tony and Catherine PierBianchi, a son, Andrew Thomas,June 10, 2004.

To Robert and Brooke GuertnerBolinske, a son, Del Robert, Aug.4, 2004.

To Shad and Megan CaskeyLeFevre, a daughter, MyaChristine, Nov. 13, 2004.

Arizona State (ΓΠ)To Karl and Margo Fekas Roessler,a daughter, Brooke Anne, Aug. 30,2004.

To Rolly and Kristin Gentile White,twins, Gabriella Sophia andAnthony Dominic, Aug. 25, 2004.

Ashland (EA)To Bill and Susan OsborneBernhard, a son, Liam Brice, Oct.5, 2004.

To Marc and Torre Sant Summers,a daughter, Marin Carol, Aug. 23,2004.

Ball State (∆P)To Dennis and ElizabethCunningham Watson, a son,Bayden Gray, Aug. 30, 2004.

Bentley College (ZP)To Gus and Johnna PanagiotakisAngelikas, a daughter, MilenaGrace, May 14, 2004.

Bowling Green State (BO)To Mitch and Lorri MullenHenman, a daughter, ClaireNoelle, April 9, 2004.

To Adam and Julie Hach Vavroch,a daughter, Mary Grace, Oct. 20,2004.

Bryant (ΘB)To Walter IV and Leslie WallaceCook, a son, Timothy Ryan, May20, 2004.

Butler (EB)To Chris and Rebecca CallahanCoffman, a daughter, CaitlinElizabeth, Oct. 25, 2004.

To Pat and Megan DuffnerHaggerty, a son, Conor Patrick,Sept. 10, 2004.

To John and Annika GustafsonRusso, a son, John BrianBenjamin, Oct. 10, 2004.

Cal Poly (EX)To Mike and Kristen Alling Bruce,a son, Nicholas Riley, Oct. 21,2004.

Case Western Reserve (ZΠ)To John and Clarissa FlippoCannavino, a son, Jack, Oct. 9,2004.

To Don Bullock and CathyKilbane, a daughter, CeliaCatherine, March 3, 2004.

Central Missouri State (ΘΛ)To Dunstan and Chaney WallaceDisselhorst, a son, Barrett Oliver,Nov. 14, 2004.

Colorado State (ZM)To Chris and Betsy Pray Nachand,twins, Abigail Margaret andWilliam Christopher, June 2, 2004.

CSU/Chico (ΘY)To Brice and Michelle MuellerVenables, a daughter, KylieBrooke, June 25, 2004.

CSU/Northridge (EY)To James and Michelle LeColstJohnston, a son, Trent Arthur, July7, 2004.

Delaware (EN)To Thomas and Kimberly JonesLindia, twin daughters, Isabellaand Ava, Aug. 10, 2004.

To Kris Stone, a daughter, ZarinaEugenia, born Feb. 25, 2004, andadopted Nov. 4, 2004.

DePauw (Γ)To Byron and Amanda MartinHittle, a son, Harrison Martin,Aug. 30, 2004.

To Timothy and Ellen ShidelerWheeler, a son, Maxwell Jude,Feb. 2, 2004.

Drake (ΓO)To J. Eric and Darci BatesBoehlert, a daughter, LydiaJaimes, Oct. 17, 2004.

To Timothy and Alissa JohnsonTripas, a daughter, CameronShuman, Sept. 17, 2004.

Eastern Illinois (ZA)To Scott and Gina MarshallLarkin, a daughter, Claire Marie,Sept. 27, 2004.

To Brian and Sarah CascioLeatherman, a daughter, GiaAnne, Oct. 11, 2004.

Eastern Washington (HΨ)To Mark and Lisa Thomas Julson,a daughter, Kylee Ann, June 2,2004.

To Paul and Andrea MorrisWeymiller, twins, Hannah Winterand Theodore Thomas, April 16,2004.

Elmhurst (Z¥)To Andrew and Susan WatsonEckhart, a daughter, AndreaEileen, Sept. 28, 2004.

To Daniel and Emily ScholerHernandez, a daughter, MarinaCarmada, July 1, 2004.

To David and Karen DeChenePaulaskas, a son, Joseph David,March 8, 2004.

George Mason (HΛ)To Sean and Melinda MosoccoShingler, a daughter, SavannahNicole, Aug. 30, 2004.

Idaho (BZ)To Sean and Raini Reid Cherry, adaughter, Reagan Sarah, May 17,2004.

To Robert and Crystal MajorCrossler, a son, Aidan John, April30, 2004.

To Dave and Jennifer GishEshelman, a son, Nathan David,April 11, 2004.

To Spencer and Megan ReedShaw, a son, Samuel Spencer,May 5, 2004.

To Jayson and Joy Gordon Ulrich,a daughter, Evelyn Abigail, May26, 2004.

Illinois (BA)To Kirk and Julie Brodrueck Oliver,a daughter, Jessica Rae, Aug. 6,2004.

Indiana (BT)To Christian and Amy GroseBrown, a daughter, AbagailLyman, Oct. 22, 2004.

Indiana State (∆Π)To Duane and Amy Lovell Lorey, adaughter, Haley Ryann, Aug. 6,2004.

To Brent Richard and MelyssaJane Chasteen McCoy, a son,Gavin Richard, Sept. 1, 2004.

To Michael and Erica GilchristPiazzisi, a daughter, Sofia Rose,Sept. 19, 2004.

To Todd and Crissy TharpVanArsdale, a daughter, EllaGrace, Nov. 19, 2004.

Indiana U. Southeast (ZE)To Andy and Avis Ewry Jolly, adaughter, Allyson Eileen, Sept. 23,2004.

Iowa (∆E)To Cedric and Catherine StreibHayen, a son, Matthew Streib,June 10, 2004.

Kansas (Γ∆)To Joe and Kelly Fredrichs Proctor,a daughter, Macy Paige, Sept. 23,2004.

Kent State (BΩ)To Bert and Molly MonaghanBernhardt, a son, Gerald Michael,Sept. 7, 2004.

To Greg and Amy Untch Ferrell, adaughter, Madison Anne, July 26,2004.

To Joseph and Jessica AntognoliLeibin, a daughter, Katelin Riley,Dec. 11, 2004.

Marquette (HM)To Champ and Michelle FrischEvans, a son, Dylan Champ,March 10, 2004.

Miami University (ΓN)To John and Julie VollmarNaunas, a son, Samuel David,Sept. 10, 2004.

To Todd Kenreich and Amy Wei, ason, Casey Wen-Wei, Aug. 18,2004.

Michigan State (BB)To Edward M. and Tammy GrunerDurbin, a son, Spencer Gruner,Jan. 6, 2004.

To Rick and Lisa Nelson Kelley, ason, Nicholas Martin, Dec. 10,2004.

Midwestern State (ΓΩ)To Lee Ann Williford, a son, KeithRyan, Aug. 27, 2004.

Minnesota (E)To Darin and Wendy HansenStotz, a son, Andrew David, May1, 2004.

Missouri (O)To Jeff and Heidi Nelson Colench,a son, Zachary Nelson, Aug. 1,2004.

To Dr. Jeff and Karen Fijan Tatro,twin sons, Parker Chase andPreston Chance, July 10, 2004.

NC State (EΦΛ)To Jeff and Tricia HannonHornbeck, a daughter, KathrynTaylor, July 15, 2004.

To Pete and Kristy SpencerLagenor, a son, Collin Stewart,June 8, 2004.

Nebraska (N)To Scott and Marney MonsonDuckworth, a son, Owen Scott,Aug. 10, 2004.

Nebraska/Kearney (∆¥)To Tom and Amy AndersonTrenolone, a son, John “Jack”Edward, April 15, 2004.

North Dakota (Π)To Bryan and Rhonda MullerBattina, a daughter, AlexandraRae, Dec. 31, 2004.

Northeast Missouri State(ΘΓ)To Todd and Julie Roche Krater, ason, Liam James, Aug. 16, 2004.

Northern Colorado (∆Γ)To Joseph Eugene and GleneenOverholt Brienza, a son, JosephEugene II, Sept. 9, 2004.

To Michael and Katharine KingWilliams, a son, Aidan Michael,March 25, 2004.

Northern Illinois (E∆)To Domenic and MaureenFlaherty Ernandez, a daughter,Liliana Rose, Aug. 30, 2004.

To Dane and Lori Flagg VanHulzen, a daughter, Anna Grace,July 3, 2004.

Ohio State (P)To Mike and Elisa Stamp Dailey, adaughter, Anna Marie, July 16,2004.

To Chris and Angie BelmontJenkins, a son, William James,April 29, 2004.

To Andrew and Tamara MarkovichWeis, a son, Chad Andrew, Oct.29, 2004.

To Matthew and JenniferRoskoph Younker, a son, NathanCoen, Apr. 29, 2004.

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Old Dominion (EH)To Douglas and Dulcie HooperChaler, a son, Logan Joseph, Feb.14, 2004.

To Robert and Heather PowellMarshall, a daughter, MacyVeigh, Aug. 16, 2004.

Oklahoma (Φ)To Richard and Rikki BenkenDodson, a son, Richard StantonIII, Nov. 24, 2004.

Penn State (ΓP)To Craig and Jennifer Susan PerryStoltz, a son, Reed Perry, Aug.16, 2004.

Pennsylvania (HI)To Christopher and Leslie MagPoland, a son, Benjamin James,Sept. 22, 2004.

Puget Sound (ΓZ)To Tom and Meegan BiggsMittelstaedt, a daughter, RachelErin, March 23, 2004.

Purdue (∆M)To Robert and Cherie MartinezBusenbark, twins, Hannah Reneeand Zachary Dean, May 7, 2004.

To Jason and Shannon McIntyreMiddleton, a daughter, AubrynLeeana, July 25, 2004.

To Jim and Suzie GallagherWillard, a daughter, AnnabelleRosemary, July 20, 2004.

Rochester (ΘK)To Shane and Christy HefflonYeager, a son, Sean Lachlan, Oct.10, 2004.

San Diego (HP)To Chris and Lori ShackelfordSchimenti, a daughter, JennaAnne, Dec. 20, 2004.

San Francisco State (HΘ)To Vince and Carmela CalindasNubla, a daughter, Lauren LyricNicole, July 23, 2004.

San Jose State (BΨ)To Bill and Joy Hampton Foster, ason, Sam Christopher, June 10,2004.

To Abel and Janet ArmstrongJaramillo, a daughter, CeceliaEleanor, Nov. 10, 2004.

To Brian and Rosemary PappSantor, a daughter, Ava Rose,Aug. 18, 2004.

Santa Clara (ZΓ)To Stuart and MeredithStreetman Gannon, a son, GavinJohn, Nov. 1, 2004.

To Tim and Emalie HeinrichMcGinnis, a son, Peter Gregg,Oct. 3, 2004.

To Arik and Kimberly SmokerMichelson, a son, Sean Philip,Oct. 12, 2004.

Seton Hall (HH)To John and Denise GalanaughBonczek, a daughter, Lucy Marie,May 25, 2004.

To Ed and Camille PetrizzoMercado, a daughter, GabrielaMaria, June 1, 2004.

Shippensburg (Θ¥)To Jason and Kendra FiorentinoWiley, a daughter, FrancescaFiorentino, Oct. 21, 2004.

South Dakota (Ψ)To Ryan Beck and KellieEnglehart, a daughter, KyanneBlake, April 6, 2004.

Southern Illinois (E¥)To Robert and Catharine RichardHabermehl, a son, Noah Robert,July 27, 2004.

St. Joseph’s (ΘΘ)To Dennis and Kelly LohrDougherty, a daughter, KatherineMary, April 15, 2004.

To Ed and Crista DelVescovoFord, a daughter, Emily Elizabeth,April 30, 2004.

To Timmy and Maggie BuckleyRomaine, a son, Jesse James,Sept. 20, 2004.

St. Mary’s (IB)To Christopher and Jessica GarayRodriquez, a daughter, Alyssa,June 4, 2004.

To Don and Joanna KelleyVarenhorst, a daughter, LyndsayMadison, July 15, 2004.

SUNY/Cortland (HT)To Kevin and Cara Hirsh Schorr, adaughter, Lauren Elise, May 14,2004.

SUNY/Plattsburgh (ΘΨ)To Robert W. Jr. and ChristinaSanterre Wright, a daughter,Evelyn Rose, Aug. 26, 2004.

Syracuse (A)To Patrick and Hilary Janel Kelly,a daughter, Janie Elizabeth, Feb.13, 2004.

To James and Karen CapuanoLawrence, a daughter, LindsayMichelle, April 3, 2004.

To Ari and Tracy CerimeliLiberman, a daughter, MeiraNicole, Aug. 19, 2004.

Texas (Ω)To David and Beth McCorkleBarron, a daughter, AlexaKatherine, March 24, 2004.

To Stephen and Rosalie SmithGalliver, a daughter, GraceElisabeth, Aug. 14, 2004.

To Wesley and Karen JohnsonHill, a daughter, Madison Lee,Aug. 26, 2004.

To Jennifer Jordan, a daughter,Sara Elizabeth, March 13, 2004.

To Michael and Kristine “Kristi”Esteppe Westphal, a daughter,Molly McCrea, March 24, 2004.

Texas A&M (EΩΛ)To Ben and Melissa HangenDustman, a daughter, RebeccaGrace, Nov. 4, 2004.

Texas A&M/Commerce (∆B)To Randy and Marcey TillettBench, a daughter, MeredithAnn, Sept. 19, 2004.

To Kenneth Gary and HeatherDickey Hartsell, a son, DaytonMaccoy, Sept. 22, 2004.

Texas Tech (ΓI)To Adam and Melissa SherrodMarchand, a son, Peyton Adam,Sept. 20, 2004.

To Rusty and Larisa AbernathyWeldon, a daughter, MeganIsabella, Sept. 14, 2004.

Towson (HΩ)To Mark and Glori GoldsteinEngel, a son, Miles Asher, Aug. 1,2004.

UC/Berkeley (Λ)To Jon and Alice SchmittLeFebvre, a son, Bryce August,Sept. 23, 2004.

UC/Davis (EP)To Blake and Brenda MurphyCarmichael, a daughter, AnneMarie, Sept 14, 2004.

To Michael and Carrie DeFriesMarquez, a son, Jackson Collins,Oct. 20 2004.

UCLA (B∆)To Aaron and Kari Winsel Frazier,a son, Aidan Sheffield, May 25,2004.

To Scott and Melissa ApplebyHolcomb, a son, Alexander Cole,Oct. 1, 2004.

To Stephen P. and Karin HallRiches, a daughter, CharlotteSheila, Oct. 12, 2004.

UC/Santa Barbara (ΓB)To Morgan and Kristine JensenDavey, a daughter, SarahGenevieve, March 10, 2004.

To Sean and Kerry McCarthyTully, a daughter, Keeley Shea,July 11, 2004.

Villanova (HE)To Michael and Laura TownsendZubey, a daughter, Katelyn Taylor,Sept. 29, 2004.

Virginia (ZI)To Timothy and Dina AlvarezO’Hanlon, a son, Daniel Timothy,Nov. 7, 2004.

Virginia Tech (HO)To Michael and Susan EnglishLeber, a daughter, AnnetteKatherine, Oct. 24, 2004.

Washington (Σ)To Bruce Jr. and ChristinaMonohan Carr, a daughter,Katherine “Katie” May, Dec. 29,2004.

Washington State (BPΛ)To Everett and Jennifer FenichBurger, a daughter, AshleighMarie, Oct. 29, 2004.

To Ronald and Carrie JenkinsNunley, a daughter, CharleyGrace, Feb. 6, 2004.

West Chester (EK)To Sebastian and Claire EisenbeilRibas, a son, Felipe William, June17, 2004.

West Virginia (BI)To William James Jr. and KristaShriver Harman, a son, HaydenJames, Oct. 18, 2004.

Western Michigan (∆Θ)To Tucker and Victoria NewmanBunch, a daughter, ElizabethWales, Oct. 4, 2004.

To Thomas and Colleen CooperKish, a son, Sándor Jozsef, Oct.12, 2004.

To Sean and Kristin TicknorWalters, a daughter, TessElizabeth, Nov. 22, 2004.

Wichita State (Γ¥)To Chris and Amanda HarrisEden, a daughter, Maria Shae,June 21, 2004.

To Martin and Julia ChurchShetlar, a son, Elijah Thomas, Oct.7, 2004.

To Barry and Michelle MeierSmith, a son, Blake Stephen,Nov. 2, 2004.

To James and Melissa FortneyTroub, a son, Ryan Cooper,March 18, 2004.

William Woods (∆X)To Thomas and Leslie MillsBassani, a son, Thomas Richard,July 31, 2004.

Adrian (∆H)Heidi Ewald to Scott Leigh, Oct.9, 2004.

Sarah Laser to Jason Wilkins,Sept. 18, 2004.

Akron (HΓ)Paula Sanford to Frederic Cotton,Oct. 23, 2004.

Appalachian State (ΘN)Heather Hamilton to JeremyLundgren, July 31, 2004.

Dana Gheen to Brad Walser,March 13, 2004.

Arizona (BE)Judith Russler Connolly to RobertRobertson, Sept. 12, 2004.

Arizona State (ΓΠ)Tara Teichgraeber to Thomas“Teddy” La Bouff, Oct. 23, 2004.

Ball State (∆P)Jill Toussaint to Tom Burks, Oct.22, 2004.

Lisa Ellis to John Dransfield, Aug.14, 2004.

Amber Morrow to ToddKindberg, Sept. 25, 2004.

Julianne Tarr to ChristopherPavey, Sept. 25, 2004.

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Boston (HΛ)Jennifer Chianese to TimothyRifenburg, Aug. 22, 2004.

Bowling Green State (BO)Jennifer Ziegler to JasonMagreevy, Sept. 25, 2004.

British Columbia (BΘ)Renée Jackson to AdamNiiranen, Aug. 14, 2004.

Butler (EB)Rachael Zahrbock to ToddFriesen, May 30, 2004.

Julie Dryden to Marc Griffith,Sept. 11, 2004.

Shannon Risinger to MichaelJanulis, May 15, 2004.

Katherine Sloan to ToddLabinsky, Oct. 23, 2004.

Beth Butler to David Price, June12, 2004.

Cal Poly (EX)Chantal Porter to MatthewLeFevre, May 29, 2004.

Case Western Reserve (ZΠ)Melissa Somers to John Aycock,Aug. 14, 2004.

Central Missouri State (ΘΛ)Christina Repperger to AdamHartz, July 31, 2004.

Chapman (HY)Alyse Benvenuti to JonathanLeibel, Sept. 28, 2004.

Carrie Pike to Timothy Nash,March 20, 2004.

Colorado School of Mines (IZ)Jennifer Hawes to Eric Christner,July 2, 2004.

CSU/Chico (ΘY)Katrina Buck to Robert Bivin, July17, 2004.

Anna Nelson to Brian Hogan,Oct. 9, 2004.

CSU/Hayward (H∆)Andi Rogers to Kevin O’Toole,Aug. 21, 2004.

CSU/Long Beach (ΓK)Bridget O’Leary to Gary McIntyre,Aug. 15, 2004.

Joanna Parisella to Josh Strong,July 31, 2004.

CSU/Northridge (EY)Betsy Villalobos to Tony Sánchez,Oct. 23, 2004.

Dayton (ZΨ)Lindsay Moeller to GreggMatthews, Oct. 9, 2004.

DePauw (Γ)Elizabeth Elliott to Gregory Cook,July 31, 2004.

Molly Carrell to Brad Pierce, Aug.7, 2004.

East Carolina (∆A)Kathy Pacella to Chris Petrak,Jan. 15, 2005.

Eastern Illinois (ZA)Stacey Sutter to Mike Esposito,July 24, 2004.

Elmhurst (Z¥)Carol Gibson to Cary Green, Oct.16, 2004.

Hannah Fitzgerald to MatthewSutton, Nov. 12, 2004.

Emory (ΘΠ)Allison Goldberg to TanahBarchichat, Dec. 25, 2004.

Stefanie Zirin to Mark McCans,Nov. 6, 2004.

Andrea Coffey to David Stewart,Oct. 9, 2004.

Illinois (BA)Christa Drake to Chad Jenkins,Jan. 15, 2005.

Samantha Niesen to JoeMcShane, Sept. 25, 2004.

Indiana (BT)Julie Bushau to Josh Beatty, June12, 2004.

Megan Key to Adam Dykhuizen,Oct. 9, 2004.

Alayna Alvis to Jack Zimmerman,Jan. 14, 2005.

Indiana State (∆Π)Alison Clerkin to Timothy Laitas,Dec. 18, 2004.

Iowa (∆E)Courtney Lester to MarkSedgwick, June 26, 2004.

James Madison (ΘI)Jennifer Chidley to Robert Prunty,April 17, 2004.

Johns Hopkins (ZO)Helen Broder to Glenn Fuller,Sept. 11, 2004.

Cheryl Houlik to Robert Schaefer,Nov. 26, 2004.

Kansas (Γ∆)Debra Howland to John Burgess,Oct. 23, 2004.

Kent State (BΩ)Lisa Wilson to James Adair, May22, 2004.

Kettering (IE)Jessica Kucharek to Rod Thomas,Sept. 11, 2004.

Lafayette (HΣ)Kimberly Ann Person to MichaelJoseph Carson, Oct. 16, 2004.

Linfield (ΘA)Beverley Greene to RobertMenillo, Sept. 3, 2004.

Maine (∆N)Nancy Douglass to Kevin Hill, July24, 2004.

Marquette (HM)Alisabeth Coats to DavidBeecher, Oct. 16, 2004.

Nicole Dolezalek to MichaelJoseph Fasano, Aug. 14, 2004.

Maryland (∆Z)Karen Scheffling to Chris Avore,Aug. 14, 2004.

Miami University (ΓN)Hallie McNabb to JasonAddington, July 31, 2004.

Shana Gerber to MatthewEiselstein, Oct. 15, 2004.

Katey Nichols to Chris Evans,Oct. 30, 2004.

Susie Burick to Rick Leonhard,Sept.11, 2004.

Kristen Bruce to Andy Miedler,July 10, 2004.

Michigan (Θ)Kari Holt to Mike Mellina, Oct. 2,2004.

Michigan State (BB)

Nancy Donaldson Scott to ThanButterfield, June 14, 2004.Melissa Wagasy to DouglasMoody, Sept. 18, 2004.

Midwestern State (ΓΩ)Sandra Golleher to RyanAndonian, July 24, 2004.

Sarah McBride to JoelFermaglich, Oct. 23, 2004.

Missouri (O)Beverly Fitch Uhlmer to CharlesRoberts, Oct. 16, 2004.

MIT (ZΦ)Sarah Masiulewicz to JamesMarren Jr., Oct. 16, 2004.

New Hampshire (HA)Kirsten Chapman to DouglasHarrison, Sept. 25, 2004.

Betsey Mulvey to Michael T.Howard, Sept. 26, 2004.

Alyssa Maciejczyk to RyanLaBelle, July 31, 2004.

Anne Ricci to Michael Opal, July10, 2004.

North Dakota (Π)Kim Kenville to Kevin Buettner,Aug. 17, 2004.

North Texas (ΓH)Vanessa Hauptmann to ZackDavis, Dec. 31, 2004.

Northern Colorado (∆Γ)Leah Anne Smith to AdrianEsteban Herrera, Oct. 16, 2004.

Laura Franks to Stephen Smith,June 12, 2004.

Northern Illinois (E∆)Deana Greco to Dante Morreale,June 5, 2004.

Christina Wiech to JasonNewsom, June 19, 2004.

Claudine Agcaoili to John Shank,Oct. 21, 2004.

Northwestern (B)Shanna Wagner to CharlesWendt, Aug. 7, 2004.

Oklahoma City (∆∆)Amanda Herrman to G. AndrewMarino, Sept. 25, 2004.

Old Dominion (EH)Elisabeth Frankie to NathanBuzzard, June 5, 2004.

Penn State (ΓP)Angela Hamaday to Jake Naggy,Oct. 16, 2004.

Puget Sound (ΓZ)Shianne Saylor to ThomasTrentman, June 26, 2004.

Purdue (∆M)Kathleen Kinder to DavidCampbell, Sept. 25, 2004.

Gina Cappas to MichaelMarasco, April 24, 2004.

Rhode Island (I∆)Alyssa Rae Cardi to Keith J. Tillier,Nov. 6, 2004.

San Diego (HP)Tiffany Flaherty to DavidBaughman, Feb. 7, 2004.

Nicole Sturm to Michael Brewer,Nov. 13, 2004.

San Jose State (BΨ)Jennifer Peabody to TysonBillingsley, Oct. 9, 2004.

Christina Castillo to Gene Mirra,Sept. 25, 2004.

Michele Panzica to Jacob Owen,July 17, 2004.

Santa Clara (ZΓ)April Velk to Dr. KambizGhandehari, Sept. 4, 2004.

Katie D’Amico to Michael Irvine,Aug. 28, 2004.

Amy Hirst to Ron Kodl, Sept. 11,2004.

Alexis Marie Wetoska to RyanPatrick Malayter, Nov. 6, 2004.

Amanda Curry to Timothy Shim,June 26, 2004.

Seton Hall (HH)Jennifer Nuse to Robert Persson,Oct. 16, 2004.

Shippensburg (Θ¥)Misty Milburn to Eric Wilson,Sept. 25, 2004.

South Dakota (Ψ)Kimberly Jo Van Deventer toAnthony Paul Lanham, Sept. 25,2004.

St. Joseph’s (ΘΘ)Christine Lipski to MichaelMackintosh, July 10, 2004.

St. Mary’s (IB)Olga Martinez to CharlesHickman, Sept. 3, 2004.

Syracuse (A)Erica Johnson to StevenCullmann, June 5, 2004.

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Stacey D’Aquila to TrevorHatfield, Oct. 9, 2004.

Texas (Ω)Melissa Valdez to CharlesAguayo, Aug. 28, 2004.

Debbie Land to Greg Cannella,Aug. 7, 2004.

Julie Kimball to Kevin Graham,April 17, 2004.

Angela Rudisill to Jason Hicks,Oct. 23, 2004.

Texas A & M (EΩΛ)Jennifer Newberry to JohnMoats, Nov. 6, 2004.

Texas A&M/Commerce (∆B)Felicia Pryby to Eddie Acosta,Oct. 9, 2004.

Texas Christian (ZN)Velma Beall to John Gibson, Nov.27, 2004.

Texas Tech (ΓI)Summer Winn to RonaldBradshaw, May 22, 2004.

Towson (HΩ)Kat Flannery to James Cook,Sept. 5, 2004.

UC/Berkeley (Λ)Lindsey Davis to Jesse Antin, July17, 2004.

Melinda VanderReis to RichardYurich, Oct. 23, 2004.

UC/Davis (EP)Sarah Schroeder to Casey Dillon,Aug. 14, 2004.

Hallie Ambriz to Noah Martin,July 31, 2004.

UC/Irvine (HK)Angie Teng to Steven David Ruiz,Oct. 30, 2004.

UC/Santa Barbara (ΓB)Jennifer Houlgate to SteveKennedy, June 26, 2004.

Michelle Friederichs to JeffStarkel, April 25, 2004.

University of the Pacific (IΓ)Antonette Pertierra to MatthewDavis, Oct. 23, 2004.

USC (BΠ)Angie Carter to Ted Donovan,July 18, 2004.

Tiffany Anne Fiddes to J.B. Dowd,Aug. 27, 2004.

Jessica Helfrich to CameronEtezady, Sept. 18, 2004.

Kerri Hoxsey to Larry Weyer, May1, 2004.

Villanova (HE)Jennifer L. Durfee to DougBottamiller, Oct. 30, 2004.

Virginia (ZI)Melissa Corey to Michael ScottCarey Jr., Nov. 20, 2004.

Washington (Σ)Lisa Nicholson to Joel Ogden,July 31, 2004.

Kathryn Niwa to Steve Terrell,July 17, 2004.

Washington State (BPΛ)Amanda May Zatkovich toKristopher Dean Kimmell, July17, 2004.

Lyn Miller to Bradyn Leyde, July16, 2004.

Diana Reul to Jimmy Shapiro,July 4, 2004.

Wichita State (Γ¥)Cassandra M. Haws to Shawn J.Hornbaker, Oct. 16, 2004.

Shawna Elizabeth Gaddy toChad Steven Sylvester, Sept. 25,2004.

William Woods (∆X)Nicole Landolfo to Devon Bass,April 8, 2004.

Wisconsin/LaCrosse (∆K)Laura Stanczyk to ChanningMills, June 12, 2004.

Arizona (BE)Charlotte Bahke Escoube (’44),July 17, 2004.

Colorado (BΓΛ)Marjorie Bowyer McIlhenny (’45),Sept. 2, 2004.

Barbara Minckler Waterman(’48), May 10, 2004.

Denison (BK)Valeria Wells Burriss (’35), Jan. 1,2005.

Elizabeth Abrams Wilson (’43),May 28, 2004.

East Carolina (∆A)Nancy Jo Dickens Brown (’65),Feb. 18, 2004.

Idaho (BZ)Helen Lothrop Forsyth (’41), July29, 2004.

Gertrude Stringer Gustafsson(’28), Nov. 8, 2004.

Ethel Gehrke Pitcher (’35), Oct.26, 2004.

Betty Callihan Williams (‘45),Nov. 15, 2004.

Illinois (BA)Mary Eloise Fisher Slaughter(’38), Dec. 10, 2004.

Kansas (Γ∆)Sally Kiddoo Liester (’53), Nov. 4,2004.

Kent State (BΩ)Marlyn Streble Redd (’53), Sept.26, 2004.

Michigan (Θ)Katherine Turner Melvin Ransel(’29), June 21, 2004.

Judy Wolgast (‘54), Apr. 13,2004.

Michigan State (BB)Carol Buttolph Bissinger (’51),Aug. 22, 2004.

Minnesota (E)Arnetta Becker Brown (’32), May21, 2004 (also Nu-Nebraska).

Judith Jones Devins (’46), Oct.29, 2004.

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Missouri (O)Mary Woodhouse Carr (’26), Nov.23, 2004.

Rose Davidson Fore (’29), Sept. 3,2004.

Montana (X)Margaret “Beth” Manis Gannon(’29), Nov. 28, 2004.

Edith Derry Kelly (’44), July 11,2004.

Marion Cline Ruth (’28), March 3,2004.

Nebraska (N)Annabel Abbott Wilson (‘34), July18, 2004.

Northwestern (B)Ruth Cullis Lynn (’39), Nov. 8,2004 (also Gamma-DePauw).

Ohio State (P)Carol Pratt Caroll (’60), Oct. 13,2004.

Dorothy Carroll Bush Fox (’31),Nov. 4. 2004.

Manja Lee Moore (’56), July 20,2004.

Oklahoma (Φ)Judy L. Sherman Cathey (’58),May 29, 2004.

Oregon (T)JoAnn Lewis (’62), Oct. 3, 2004.

Oregon State (BY)Merrie Ellen Boe Davies (’62),Aug. 28, 2004.

South Dakota (Ψ)Caroline Jackus Richardson (‘46),April 4, 2004.

Texas (Ω)Virginia Niblo Browder Baldwin(’42), Oct. 20, 2004.

Mary Jo Fitzgerald Short (’27),July 15, 2004.

UC/Berkeley (Λ)Sibyl “Miki” Forte (’62), Nov. 27,2004.

UCLA (B∆)Mary Alice Madden Reynolds(’37), May 1, 2004.

Washington (Σ)Vera Humphreys Kilgore (’28),Nov. 19, 2004.

Barbara Jean Hardman Ryan(’50), Dec. 30, 2004.

West Virginia (BI)Ruth Watts Flintom (’42), May 14,2004.

Virginia Reed Walkup Wilkins(‘38), Apr. 1, 2004.

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Small World

(From left) Beth Brenner (II-GeorgeWashington), Tammy Savin (Z£-Tufts) andLindzey Chadd-Bailey (¡FZ-Puget Sound)meet on a cruise along the Thames River inLondon.

Reunions

Former field consultants (1981-82) visit theExecutive Office during a reunion inChicago in January. It was the first time thegroup was together since their traveling days.Pictured are (back, from left) TracyHodgins Gobis (I-Wisconsin), KathleenClifford Klaeser (FA-Eastern Illinois),Barbara Reeve Schmiett (BF-Idaho),(front left) Cathleen Tobin Naas (¾-SouthDakota) and Kelley Young Harrington(BT-Oregon State).

SISTER SURVIVES DEADLY SRI LANKA TSUNAMI

Editor’s Note: Trisha Tynan (¢¥-Nebraska/Kearney) was vacationing in Sri Lankawhen the deadly tsunami hit the Southeast Asia resort island in December. Trish hassince returned to the Middle Eastern country of Oman, where she is a first gradeteacher at the American International School of Muscat. (She was featured in theSummer 2004 Quarterly’s “Cool Careers” section.) Trish shares her experience withAlpha Phi sisters.

I was in a resort town on the southwestern part ofthe island when the waves came. My hotel was righton the beach. Luckily I had just gotten out of bedand was reading on the balcony of my third floorroom. I saw the surges of water come and every-thing get carried away - people, cars, furniture,boats. I can still hear the sounds of windows break-ing. I watched many people lose everything they hadand some being carried away as they lost their lives.It was a chaotic scene. We really didn’t know whatwas happening because we were at a loss for every-

thing - water, power, GSM service and phone lines. We raided the hotel kitchen(what wasn’t washed away) and helped move those who had rooms on the groundfloor to higher ground. The management and clerks at the hotel had run off tothe owner’s house and left us on our own. Meanwhile, down the street a localgroup of boys had armed themselves with sticks, set up a roadblock and startedlooting. I am so thankful to be safe and to have all of you send good thoughts myway. Luckily my driver’s van was one of the few vehicles not badly damaged. Afterthe third set of surges, we filled the van with as many as it could hold, prayed forthe water to recede and set out on inland roads for the airport. A normally threeto four-hour drive took more than eight hours. I witnessed a lot of destruction,but also the good in the human spirit. Everything still seems like a movie to me.

–Trisha Tynan

Trish Tynan pictured here withstudents.

We’ve read the magazines, watched news reports, and heard itfrom our doctors and mothers: “Your health is important!”

But many of us still don’t make time for the gym or yoga class.We work late, sleep little, forget to take our vitamins and eat toomuch take-out. Why is it so hard to make personal wellness apriority in our busy lives? If your self-care is disorganized and de-prioritized, you may fall under one of the following personalityprofiles. Does one sound like you?

Last in LineBefore you go to the gym, cook healthy food or sign up for a fun class,you make sure your friends, family and co-workers are eating well andfeeling good. When everyone else is okay, you know you’ve done yourjob for the day. So maybe you’ll get to the gym next week …

Bad GirlYou’re very, very good. You get to work on time, pay your taxesand are nice to your in-laws. But you secretly long to buy someleather pants, light up a cigarette and blow out of town. Insteadyou find quieter ways to rebel – like blowing off the gym, binge-ing on sugar and coffee and skipping annual check-ups.

Dazed and ConfusedYou are overwhelmed by conflicting health information. Low carbor low fat? Yoga or Pilates? Meat or vegetarian? Your desk is clut-tered with health magazines, your cabinets are full of supplementsyou never take, your gym card is around here somewhere ...Trying to get healthy is making you sick with stress! Why bother?

Cultural messages about how we should be healthy and organizedare loud and confusing. Organizing our personal wellness plans basedon other people’s agendas doesn’t give us adequate motivation orinspiration. True inspiration to take care of our health can only comefrom inside us. Fortunately, we as women have special gifts for listen-ing to our bodies and our intuition. When we quiet the voices in ourheads, we can each clarify our own definitions of health and success.Getting organized to take care of our health then becomes a tool tohelp us each accomplish our personal agenda and enjoy our lives.

The first step to prioritizing your health is to spend time alone.Brew up a cup of “Me Tea” (see recipe), take a journal and day plan-ner into a quiet room, and complete the following exercises.

JournalWrite for five minutes on each question. Select your questionsbased on the profile that best suits you.

Last in Line: Whose voices are telling you to take care of yourselflast? What people or things do you fear losing control of if youfocus on yourself? What would you gain by putting more energyinto yourself and less into others?

Bad Girl: Whose approval are you trying to win by being “good?”Whose attention are you trying to attract by being “bad” to your-self? What are some inspiring ways you could rebel instead ofneglecting your health?

Dazed and Confused: Whose expectations are you trying tomeet by doing what you’re told? What are you afraid will happenif you make your own choices? What would be better in your lifeif you totally trusted yourself?

MeditatePretend you are listening on the radio to all the voices telling youwhat to do. Now imagine you are turning the volume down. Takea few deep breaths, and enjoy the quiet. Now ask your body whatyou can do to make it happy (bubble bath, vegetables, a longrun). Listen for the quiet voice inside you, and write down everyidea that comes to you.

OrganizePick three activities off your list that excite you and authenticallyexpress your body’s needs right now. In your day planner, scheduletime to do each activity at least once in the next seven days.

Alisa Vitti is a holistic health counselor and nutrition and lifestyle coach certified bythe American Association of Drugless Practicioners. She, with two other women,created Laughing Sage Wellness Group (www.laughingsagewellness.com) to supportwomen to live healthy and fulfilling lives. To learn more, visit Alisa’s Web site atwww.alisavitti.com or contact Alisa at alisaholistic@yahoo.com or 917.862.8426.Alisa encourages you to write her with ideas for upcoming articles.

Editor’s Note: As always, consult your physician before starting any new diet or exerciseregimen.

H E A L T H

Organization from the Inside OutBy Alisa Vitti (ZOΛ-Johns Hopkins)

“ME TEA” RECIPE

• Combine in small teapot 2 cups of boiling water and

1 bag of roasted barley tea or 1 bag of kukicha twig tea.

• Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 cinnamon stick.

• Brew 5-6 minutes.

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Under the theme “Women of Vision,Women of Action,” the delegates andrepresentatives of the 26 member groups ofthe National Panhellenic Conference metOct. 6-8 at the DFW Lakes HiltonExecutive Conference Center in Grapevine,Texas, for the 2004 interim session.

The schedule for delegates includedbusiness sessions, orientation and trainingsessions, campus and housing meetings,NPC standing committee meetings andtraining for Alumnae and CollegePanhellenic area advisors. Separate sessionswere also held for inter/national presi-dents, executive directors and editors.

During the business sessions, severalresolutions were discussed and adopted.Among other amendments, the NPCbylaws were amended to permit NPCmember groups to establish chapters atschools accredited through regional univer-sity accreditation processes used in Canadaand other countries. This amendment alsoresults in the addition of clarifyinglanguage to UNANIMOUS AGREE-MENT V, Agreement on Extension.

Two resolutions amending UNANI-MOUS AGREEMENT VI, CollegePanhellenic Association Agreement, wereadopted:

Section 2 was amended by adding a newclause that requires potential new membersto sign a binding agreement of membershipregardless of the style of recruitment used.

Section 3 was amended to clarify theuse of the signed membership acceptancewhen a preferential bidding system is used.

Three other resolutions were adoptedas well:

The recruitment style formerly referredto as “continuous open recruitment” willnow be called “continuous recruitment.”

NPC member groups agreed to advisetheir collegiate chapters to plan eventswith men’s fraternities recognized by theirnational organizations and thecollege/university or with local fraternitiesrecognized by the college/university.

The NPC Executive Committee willpilot a focus group with several under-graduate Panhellenic women from acrossNorth America during 2005.

Three new committees were establishedto assist in the programs of theConference. The Government RelationsCommittee will monitor U.S. congres-sional and federal activities related tofraternal organizations and inform NPCof these activities. This committee willserve as the liaison to the Capitol FraternalCaucus and the North-AmericanInterfraternity Conference Committee onGovernment Relations to organize andparticipate in events related to the annualcongressional reception in Washington,D.C. The other two new committees arethe Recruitment Committee and theUniversity Assessment Documents ReviewCommittee.

Other important items to note:

During April 2004, the ExecutiveCommittee attended the inauguralNational Panhellenic ConferenceDistinguished Lecturer Program held atGeorge Washington University. An NPCFoundation grant supported, in part, thepresentation by the distinguished lecturer,Judy Woodruff, prime anchor at CNNand one of the nation’s most highlyrespected broadcast journalists.

NPC saw outstanding participation inthe various Greek leadership conferenceswith 21 programs presented, 17“Something of Value” presentations andparticipation in numerous other college

student and Greek-affiliated programs andconferences.

The 14th edition of the NPC Manualof Information was released early in 2005.It is available in paper copy and oncompact disc.

Two members of Alpha Omicron Pisorority made special presentations to theConference.

Past international president and pastNPC Delegate Ginger Banks conducted asurvey within NPC delegations to gathertheir perceptions about sorority life in rela-tion to the points presented in Pledged:The Secret Life of Sororities, by AlexandraRobbins. Included in the results wereagreements that more emphasis needs to beplaced on ritual; building positive relation-ships with other student groups, faculty,university administrators and nonmemberstudents; and bridging gaps betweengroups (cliques) within the chapters.

Dr. Marsha Guenzler-Stevens, directorof activities and associate director of theStamp Student Union at the University ofMaryland, College Park, and recipient ofNPC’s Women in Higher EducationAchievement Award in 2003, was keynotespeaker. Her remarks centered on the livesof today’s college students and what theyface on campus today, from technology tocommunity service to over-programmingto “nesting” desires. She also relayed theviewpoint of college administrators regard-ing students, ranging from risk manage-ment issues to apathy, from increasedinstances of mental health disorders tocredit card debt.

Editor’s Note: For a detailed report on theinterim session, visit www.npcwomen.org.

National Panhellenic Interim SessionBy Mary M. Williams, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority

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West Virginia (BI) will celebrate its 75th anniversaryin Morgantown, W.V., on June 24-26, 2005. Membersare asked to reserve the date. For more information,contact Meredith Kiger at MEKiger@aol.com.

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT ALUMNAE TO HOLD10-YEAR REUNIONCalling all Christopher Newport (ΘΦ) alums! It’stime for our big 10-year reunion this year. Mark yourcalendars for July 30th, 2005. For more information,visit http://www.cnu.edu/clubs/alphaphi/ or emailalphaphi@cnu.edu.

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Alpha Phi Memories

During college, youbought a T-shirt toremember everyAlpha Phi dateparty, formal,Homecoming andFounders’ Day. Nowyou’ve graduated. You have ajob. Your boss wants you to wear a suit, not a T-shirt. What do you do with the drawers full ofshirts?

Marilyn Mason Thomas (BK-Denison) can turnyour old T-shirts into a one-of-a-kind keepsake.The quilt shown here was used by the Alpha PhiFoundation as a fundraiser during Convention2004. E-mail Marilyn at ClassicQuilts@aol.comfor more information on creating your own quilt.

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We currently spend more than $175,000 annually to publish and mail the Quarterly.Beginning with the Summer 2005 Quarterly, we will implement a change in oursubscription policy.

In addition to benefiting crucial programs for alumnae and the Alpha PhiFoundation, the change in policy will mean savings in years to come that will lead tonoticeable improvements in the quality of the magazine.

All members will continue to receive one issue of the magazine in the fall. However,only those members in one of the following categories will receive all four issues of themagazine per year:

• collegians;• those who have paid International alumnae dues in the current or previous fiscal

year; or• those who made a minimum donation of $50 to the Alpha Phi Foundation in

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