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IN JOY, IN LOVE Alpha Sigma Alpha and Girls on the Run celebrate first year of partnership

Introducing the Advisor Institute

Congratulations 2013 graduates!

Charter initiatesJessica MooreDanielle AdneyEmily AustinHaley BarrettErin BentonChristina BritzNatalie CampbellKayla CookMelissa CornCasey CurtisTaylor DaumTerra De MinicoRyann DenysRachel EckrothHaley FlavioMeg ForsbergMaKayla FrickeyEllee GeeHannah GoodmanEmily GreenNicole HerringBreena HoheAshlee HuntKelsey JacobsEmily JamesTaylor KasermanLindsey KidwellAlexandria KomlenicKelsie LambethJordin LewisHaley Lightner

Mayra LopezElena MacoveiMacie MavityKinzie McClintickCaia McCurdyLauren MillsElizabeth NenniBritni NickellAlex NoerAndrea PeñaJessica PetersEmma RecordsKaitlyn RichertSavannah SeggmanGaby SteinbergMadeleine StoneKortney SwartzfagerShawna UeharaMolly ValceschiniLindsay WampoleErika WinklerMadasyn Zampierin

Charter new membersWhitney ElmoreTaryn GollingKelsey McLaughlinPeyton ReaderCieara Swainston

Charter alumna initiateAshlie Baty

Charter initiatesNisha BoyingtonKatrina AbarcaKristyn AllenMegan AppeltYarden ArberAnaTeresa BagatellaSarah BahouLauren BaroevichCarissa BarrettTara BiehlBrooke BlackardJourdan BramwellShanika BrooksHeather BrownMegan BrunsAshley BryantKristin BudzikMeghan BurkeKyleigh CaccavalloMary CarpenterRaven CarpenterLeilani Castaneda

Natalie CastilloAllison ChorpenningSummer-Ann ClarkeMegan ClaysenElizabeth ClerkinAshleigh ClinkenbeardHannah CombsRachel CooperKatelin CorbinAudrianna CraigNicole DakerCourtney DaviesSarah DitlingerCiara DorfmeyerKaylee EllisMadeline ElmanBergen EmardKelsey EricksenAlyssa ExtinBriana FelsenFortune FeresuBrianne FloresJessica Follrod

Shelby FordColleen FriedlyRachel FullerKirsten FultonKaitlyn GlennonRachel GonderKaitlyn GormanKathleen GriffisJessica GrimesChelsea GroffRachel HaddadLauren HaffnerSydney HaroldAlexandra HarrisGabrielle HarveyMargaret HeimansohnKatherine HenickKarissa HenleyNoreen HenriquezNicole HerreraLisa HollandMaqenzi HoviousEmelie Hudson

Dylan JaicksTracy JohnsonJulie JonesAmy JustusEsha KapoorAli KatzClaire KittakaGrace KlimekDana KoglinAlison KrzesniakElizabeth KrzesniakRachel KuczmanskiEllen LakinLaura LakinTara LeanderBianca LevKaitlyn LeyThedora MahuronBrooke MarkhamDanielle MartinHannah MartinAshley MartinezKatelyn Mathis

Kelly McConnellAnis McCoySamantha McEvoyDanielle MelchersHeather MickelsenEmily MurphyMaria NadelinAlexandria NixonChelsea NowakJordan PenmanGiselle PerezKatherine PittmanKara PriebeMary PrushaTara PulleyKelsy RalphWaed RamadanMorgan RhodesShelby RizziMolly Romy-WolfordLaura RudicleGrace RyanAlexis Salay

Emily SchaferChristina SchlicksupAlyssa SchorJanice SewellEmily SherfieldRachel ShinnEmma ShoemakerJessica ShoffnerJillian Sixsmith-CoxJessica SleepSamantha SloanCaitlynn SmithChelsea SmithKayla SmockHolly StacyKarlie StantonSamantha StarrBrooke StelterSophie Stevens, Myranda StoopsSkye SummayCassandra TaylorMegan Thomas

Chelsea ThomasonMargaret TuckerKara TullmanEllen TurnerTheresa TymoskiCaitlin WarrickAlice WasylowskyBrianna WebbChelsea WhitlowEllen WiebkeAlicia WilliamsAlexandra WilliamsonCarlee WineholtErin WoehlkeSydney WolfeKiley WuellnerConnie Xiang

Charter new membersLaura BuehnerAmy ChenDaina Piña

Epsilon Phi, Indiana University

Theta Upsilon, Boise State University

FEATURES

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SUMMER 2013 CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS

4 Editor’s desk

5 From the president

18 District news

20 ASA Palms

21 ASAFoundation news

22 News & events

23 From the ASA archives

24 Woman of poise and purpose

6 Theta Upsilon Chapter installed at Boise State University, ID

8 Epsilon Phi Chapter makes impactful return to Indiana University

10 District Day preview

12 Introducing the Advisor Institute

PHOTO CREDIT: ADONECA FORTIER, BQ, DISTRICT 7 COMMUNICATIONS LIASON

PHOTO CREDIT: WASHINGTON, D.C. ALUMNAE CHAPTER

COVER PHOTO CREDIT: ASHLEY ERIKSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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Dear readers,I would like to take this time to share with you

exactly how cool my job is.

Every day I have the pleasure of sharing stories

about our organization, our sisters and our

chapters with Alpha Sigma Alpha’s audiences.

Each morning is like Christmas to me because

each time I open my inbox at 7:30 a.m., there is a new message, success

story of a chapter that reached new heights, or a story about a woman

of Alpha Sigma Alpha who recently achieved something great in her

life. I get to listen and learn about each and every one.

These emails …and my morning Kuerig coffee… are all I need to make

the rest of each and every day not just productive, not just meaningful,

but motivating. Each day motivates me for the next. Each story motivates

me to move “harder, better, faster, stronger,” not only in my job, but in

my life. Thank you for sharing your stories.

The Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha is just one avenue which we are able

to share these stories, so hold on tight because this is going to be a

great ride! On today’s ride, the Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha looks back at

our first year of partnering with Girls on the Run International, the

reinstallation of a chapter in Indiana and the installation of a chapter in

Idaho. This ride shares with you the introduction of a new Alpha Sigma

Alpha program for collegiate advisors, the Advisor Institute AND a

preview of the 2013-14 District Day events! Are you ready?

Sit back in your favorite chair and let the women of Alpha Sigma

Alpha motivate YOU, for this is OUR creed in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Mizpah,

Katie Matis Smith

Phoenix Editor

Follow Katie on Twitter and Instagram @kmatis25!

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Imagine the day you received your best gift — ever. Remember the

excitement of tearing open the perfectly wrapped package and the

joy at discovering that the contents were just what you wanted or

needed. Certainly, since this was your best gift ever, you were able

to immediately and personally thank the gift giver who was standing

nearby in anticipation of your positive response to his or her generosity.

As Alpha Sigma Alphas, our generosity to others comes outside the

gift box through fundraising, direct volunteer support, fulfilling

wish-lists and generating awareness. With generosity as a core value,

we are reminded daily that it is as important to give as it is to receive.

Through our collective generosity, the Alpha Sigma Alpha

Foundation continues to flourish. Each donor who participates in

the act of giving touches the lives of annual scholarship recipients

and the women who participate in District Day, the Emma Coleman

Frost Leadership Development Institute and national convention &

leadership conference programs. For the past 28 years, our donors’

generosity has had a far-reaching and positive impact in the lives

of our members. Donors regularly receive acknowledgements and

further contacts from the Foundation, keeping them up to date on

progress and opportunities to further their generosity.

Since 1976, Alpha Sigma Alpha has partnered with Special Olympics.

Members have fundraised and volunteered at local, regional and

national events in support of Special Olympics’ athletic programs.

Members are engaged in the “Spread the Word to End the Word”

campaign to raise awareness of the dehumanizing effects of the

word “retarded,” or the R-word. By directly participating with

Special Olympics, members see firsthand the impact they make.

Beginning in 1990, Alpha Sigma Alpha partnered with the S. June

Smith Center of Lancaster, PA. The center, founded and named in

honor of Dr. S. June Smith, KK, championed the concept of home

care over institutionalization for children with special needs. Through

the sorority’s financial support the center has continued to expand

and provide programming and services to its families. We celebrate

23 years of helping the families of the S. June Smith Center.

July 2013 marks our first anniversary with Girls on the Run

International. Members have embraced the opportunity to serve as

coaches, to assist with races, and to provide administrative support

and fundraising. In just one year, we have touched many lives in

a positive way. Each girl whose self-confidence or self-esteem is

positively impacted has received a huge, outside-the-box, gift

from Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Have you had a chance to recall your best gift ever? I’ll share mine.

My greatest gift didn’t come in a box, and even today, I don’t know

where it came from; my greatest benefactor is unknown. My gift

came in the form of a telephone call on Jan. 27, 1987. The caller

was the transplant coordinator from the University of Wisconsin

hospitals with the news that a kidney donor had been located for

my mother. Within 24 hours the procedure was completed, and

my mom had a new lease on life for 21 more years.

Someone who I have never met or ever been able to personally thank

gave me 21 additional Mothers’ Days and the ability for my mother

to see me graduate from college and become an adult. With one

generous act, simply by considering the needs of others, the giver

changed the lives of each person in my family in a significant way

by rewriting our future.

This is what we have the collective power to do as Alpha Sigma Alphas

– enrich the future of others. Through support of our philanthropic

partners, we have the ability to support scholarships, programming,

athletes, families and girls.

Thank you for your generosity. Together we exemplify our Sanctuary

Degree commitment of being considerate always of others. A little

consideration goes a long way - it gave me my best gift ever.

In Alpha Sigma Alpha,

Nora M. Ten Broeck

National President

Follow Nora on Twitter @ntenbroeck!

BY NORA M. TEN BROECK, BK | NATIONAL PRESIDENT

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Your best gift ever.


In March 2013, Alpha Sigma Alpha installed the

Theta Upsilon Chapter at Boise State UniversityIn March 2013, Alpha Sigma Alpha installed the

Theta Upsilon Chapter at Boise State University

By Jordan Huntze, BL, leadership consultant

Friday, March 15, 2013:The “We are Broncos” reception was attended by university

administrators, advisors, alumnae, fellow fraternity and sorority

members, and family and friends. Vice President of Student

Affairs Dr. Lisa Harris, Assistant Vice President of Student

Affairs Leslie Webb, Director of Student Involvement and

Leadership Dr. Jeremiah Shinn and Fraternity and Sorority

Advisor Angela Baugher all attended.

The “We are Ladybugs” reception was attended by national staff,

volunteers and local alumnae.

Saturday, March 16, 2013:The Sanctuary Degree Service, the Service for Installation of a New

Chapter and the Service for the Installation of Collegiate Chapter

Officers started off the day at the Owyhee Plaza in downtown Boise, ID.

Members of the Treasure Valley, ID, Alumnae Association and

Theta Pi Chapter from Utah Valley University served as sponsors

for the new initiates.

The White Luncheon gathered members of Alpha Sigma Alpha to

celebrate the newly installed chapter.

The Installation Banquet was held Saturday evening with family,

friends and sisters joining the Theta Upsilon Chapter members.

The keynote speaker for the evening was Director of the Student

Involvement and Leadership Center Dr. Jeremiah Shinn, who

challenged the women of Theta Upsilon to commit to be dynamic

leaders on campus. The evening reached its pinnacle with the official

unveiling of the charter.

Theta Upsilon installation team: Nora M. Ten Broeck, BK, national president

Lisa Stephenson, EE, membership growth coordinator

Jeet Sausen, ZK, district facilitator

Jordan Huntze, BL, leadership consultant

Macie Mavity, QU, installation chairman

Ashlie Baty, chapter advisor, QUalumna initiateIt takes a vast amount of passionate dedication to provide the

support system needed for a colony to become a chapter of Alpha

Sigma Alpha. Thankfully, Theta Upsilon found that support in

their chapter advisor, Ashlie Baty. Ashlie is a graduate of Texas

A&M University and has a master’s degree in higher education from

Florida State University. She is the student organization coordinator

at Boise State University and is very active both on campus and

in the community. “This past semester, I was asked to initiate as

CHAPTER INSTALLATION

The Theta Upsilon executive board proudly pose with the charter and national president Nora M. Ten Broeck, BK.


a founding member of the Theta Upsilon Chapter at Boise State

University. Working with this group of fabulous women has been

beyond rewarding, and I was shocked and honored when they asked

me to become their sister. Alpha Sigma Alpha has been a joy in my

life throughout the past year, and I will forever be thankful for the

lifetime connection I share with such a strong organization.

As a sister, Alpha Sigma Alpha will hold me even more accountable

to living my life with integrity and continually developing myself

personally (I recently became a Girls on the Run SoleMate thanks

to Alpha Sigma Alpha!). Becoming an Alpha Sigma Alpha sister allows

me to set an example and better serve the college women I work

with while also melding my love for college student development

and women’s advocacy. Initiation and installation with Theta Upsilon

will always have a warm spot in my heart and I cannot wait to share

the experience with future Alpha Sigma Alpha women.“

Lifetime membership exemplified by mother and daughterMembership in Alpha Sigma Alpha is a lifetime commitment, one

that impacts its members long past their college years. Theta Upsilon

members saw this exemplified in one of their advisors, Patricia “Patty”

Beals Evans, BB, and her mother, Mary Jane Gallagher Beals, SS. Mary

Jane is a 69-year member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and was an Alpha Girl,

a nominee for today’s Elizabeth Bird Small Award, in 1947. She and her

daughter were an integral part of Theta Upsilon’s installation weekend,

as they shared some of our sorority’s history with the new chapter. Patty

and Mary Jane showed Theta Upsilon what lifetime membership truly

means. After talking with Mary Jane and seeing her gold Alpha Girl

ring, member Savannah Seggman said, “I cannot even explain how

blessed I am to be a founder of such an incredible organization that

thrives on sisterhood and developing women of poise and purpose.

Installation was unbelievable and couldn’t have made me more proud

to be a lifelong member of Alpha Sigma Alpha.”

THETA UPSILON FUN FACTS: Theta Upsilon is the first chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha

in the state of Idaho.

Charter initiates are from Alaska, California, Colorado,

Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon,

Washington and Wyoming.

Two charter initiates, Ellee Gee and Savannah Seggman,

attended “Project Jamaic,” this semester, which is a one-

week service trip with Boise State University to Jamaica.

Theta Upsilon was nominated for “Student Organization

of the Year” for the Boise State campus awards this year and

was the only fraternal organization nominated.

– Charter initiate Molly Valceschini was nominated for the “Spirit of Boise

State Award” for the 2012-13 school year.

– Charter initiate Savannah Seggman won the “Emerging Leader Award”

for the Boise State Campus Awards for the 2012-13 school year.

Fellow charter initiate and chapter president Jessica Moore was

also nominated for this award.

Theta Upsilon has advisors from Alpha Sigma Alpha

chapters across the country:

- Allison Moore, ΓM, Adrian College, MI

- Patricia Beals Evans, BB, University of

Northern Colorado

- Christine Kozlowski Bagwell, ΓI, Rochester

Institute of Technology, NY

- Ashlie Baty, QU, Boise State University, ID

Charter initiates Kelsie Lambeth and Chapter President Jessi Moore after the installation and initiation ceremonies.

Theta Upsilon advisors Ashlie Baty, QU, Patty Beals Evans, BB, Christina Kozlowski Bagwell, ΓI, pose with 69-year member Mary Jane Gallagher Beals, SS.

Installation gifts and donations sponsored by: Zeta Psi Chapter, Loras College, IA, Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter, Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter, Zeta Zeta Chapter, University of Central Missouri,Zeta Eta Chapter, Rockhurst University, MO, Boise, ID, Alumnae Association


In February 2013, Alpha Sigma Alpha reinstalled the

Epsilon Phi Chapter at Indiana UniversityIn February 2013, Alpha Sigma Alpha reinstalled the

Epsilon Phi Chapter at Indiana University

THE WEEKEND AT A GLANCEFriday, Feb. 22, 2013:The “We are Hoosiers” reception was attended by Keith Dayton,

Kelley School of Business senior lecturer, and Mark Land, associate

vice president of university communications, who both spoke on

what it means to be a Hoosier and how Indiana University will

provide opportunities in life after graduation, just like Alpha

Sigma Alpha. All of the women joined in singing the fight song

with Professor Dayton after he spoke on Hoosier pride.

The “We are Ladybugs” reception had alumnae and collegiate

members gather to reflect on their experiences before the

Sanctuary Degree Service and installation ceremonies. The

women each took turns allowing every member to say one

word that summarized her experience in Alpha Sigma Alpha.

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013:The Sanctuary Degree Service, the Service for Installation of a

New Chapter and Service for the Installation of the Collegiate

Chapter Officers started off the day at Dye’s Walk Country Club

in Greenwood, IN with members of the Indianapolis Alumnae

Chapter, Beta Upsilon Chapter from Indiana State University,

Delta Kappa Chapter from University of Southern Indiana and

Theta Zeta Chapter from Indiana University - Purdue University

Indianapolis in attendance to sponsor the new initiates.

The White Luncheon gathered members of Alpha Sigma Alpha

to celebrate the newly installed chapter.

The Installation Banquet was held Saturday evening, with 165 guests of

family, sisters and friends in attendance, including Indiana University

Senior Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Michael Goodman,

who was the banquet’s keynote speaker. The evening culminated with the

unveiling of the new charter of Epsilon Phi, but also honored the heritage

of Epsilon Phi by displaying the chapter’s original charter.

Epsilon Phi installation team: Krystal Geyer Slivinski, ΓR, executive director

Lisa Stephenson, EE, membership growth coordinator

Suzanne Haynes, BL, leadership consultant

Heather Brown, EF, installation chairman

Sister, sisterAlpha Sigma Alpha makes sisters of us all, but rarely do people have

the opportunity to be sisters in two ways. For two sets of biological

sisters, it was possible to be sisters twice by joining Alpha Sigma

Alpha. Alison and Elizabeth Krzesniak received bids to Epsilon Phi

in September 2012 and have embraced the experience together.

As Alison puts it, “Whenever I introduce my sister to someone, I

always introduce her as my ‘double sister’. I am forever thankful to

Alpha Sigma Alpha for helping us reconnect and grow not only as

biological sisters, but sorority sisters as well.”

Laura Lakin joined Epsilon Phi in September 2012 and had the

chance to share the opportunity with her sister Ellen, a freshman at

IU, once Ellen became a member in January 2013. “Joining Alpha

Sigma Alpha has been an amazing opportunity, and being able to

share this experience with my little sister has been incredible. For the

rest of our lives we will be sharing the memories of Alpha Sigma Alpha.”

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By Suzanne Haynes, BL, leadership consultant


A legacy’s bondThe connection between a mother and daughter is very strong

and occasionally the two can share an extra bond as sisters of

Alpha Sigma Alpha, creating a unique relationship between

them. Kelsey Ericksen joined Alpha Sigma Alpha in September

2012, but that was not the beginning of her family’s history in the

organization. Kelsey’s mom, Janice Sullivan Zummach, joined

Alpha Sigma Alpha in college as a member of Beta Nu Chapter

at Murray State University, KY.

Through recruitment, Kelsey was able to share some of her mom’s

words with potential new members, describing the heritage of our

organization and how it has impacted her own experience. Many

members of Epsilon Phi were also touched by the connection that the

mother/daughter pair shares. Janice was able to attend the Sanctuary

Degree, where she was able to pin her own badge onto Kelsey. Kelsey

described it in this way, “Being a legacy and having my mom there for

the installation and the Sanctuary Degree made becoming an Alpha

Sigma Alpha an unbelievable experience. For her to be there and to

pin me during this exciting chapter in my life will be a memory we

will both carry with us for the rest of our lives.”

A transfer’s tale

Each year, many members of Alpha Sigma Alpha transfer to new

universities, sometimes to a university that also has an Alpha

Sigma Alpha chapter, but rarely to a university that will soon

have an Alpha Sigma Alpha colony. Sophie Stevens joined Alpha

Sigma Alpha at the University of Southern Indiana, home of

the Delta Kappa Chapter, but transferred to Indiana University

just one semester after joining. “After transferring universities,

I had no idea that I would be able to continue my Alpha Sigma

Alpha experience by being a founding member of the Epsilon

Phi Colony,” said Sophie. “I have gained twice the amount of

friends and sisters.”

Along with supporting her own colony sisters, Sophie had the

support of Delta Kappa sisters who came to initiation to serve as

sponsors. “It was especially meaningful to have the support of my

Delta Kappa sisters during the Sanctuary Degree and installation;

it was great to share those moments with my sisters from the chapter

where my membership started and my new chapter.”

EPSILON PHI FUN FACTS Epsilon Phi is the largest installation of a chapter

in Alpha Sigma Alpha history. Epsilon Phi raised nearly $8,000 for Polar Plunge

benefiting Special Olympics. Alpha Sigma Alpha teamed up with Pi Kappa Phi to

support Best Buddies at IU for a Spread the Word to End the Word campaign.

Courtney Davies, philanthropic chairman of Epsilon Phi, is also president of Best Buddies at IU.

Chelsea Smith, charter initiate of Epsilon Phi, is a member of the Indiana University cheerleading squad, which

won the national championship this year. Epsilon Phi Chapter entered, qualified and competed

in the renowned Little 500, the largest collegiate bicycle race in the nation.

Sophie Stevens, DK, and transfer student at Indiana University, poses with her Epsilon Phi Chapter sister.

Epsilon Phi charter initiates at the Installation Banquet.

Installation gifts and donations sponsored by:

Zeta Psi Chapter, Loras College, IA, Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter,

Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter, Zeta Eta Chapter, Rockhurst University, MO,

Jennifer Richard O’Beirne, Epsilon Phi alumna, Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter,

Kathy Lopez, District 5 District Facilitator


COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE

What is District Day?

District Day is a day-long event for Alpha Sigma Alpha collegians and alumnae. Participants gather with chapters and alumnae in their district to learn about the national organization, network, develop personal leadership skills and renew their AΣA spirit.

Whether you are a collegian, volunteer, in an alumnae chapter or are looking to rekindle your involvement in, District Day is the perfect opportunity to connect with sisters, learn and grow as an individual. Everyone can benefit from what District Day has to offer.

Take a step ahead of your peers and co-workers through career development and networking

Stand out by strengthening your leadership skills and polishing your communication tactics

Celebrate the latest Alpha Sigma Alpha news and trends

Discover a deeper connection with the Ritual of Alpha Sigma Alpha Build relationships with women of poise and purpose from around your district Become a more confident alumna/collegiate chapter officer through various operations practices

You asked for it! Alpha Sigma Alpha, in partnership with JobBound Training Solutions, is thrilled to bring back the career track to juniors, seniors and alumnae members at District Day 2013-14.

During the career track, members will be able to identify how to transfer the skills gained as a sorority woman into becoming the perfect candidate for your dream job!

Register soon!Registration will be available in August 2013. Alumnae register at www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org. Collegiate chapters register on the Officer Portal.

Regular registration - $50 per personLate registration - $60 per person Onsite registration - $80 per person

SAVE THE DATE!District 2 – Nov. 2, 2013 – Philadelphia

District 3 – Nov. 9, 2013 – Pittsburgh

District 4 – Feb. 8, 2014 – Richmond, VA

District 5 – March 22, 2014 – Fort Wayne, IN

District 6 – Feb. 1, 2014 – Memphis

District 7 – March 1, 2014 – Dallas

District 8 – Nov. 16, 2013 – Milwaukee

District 9 – Feb. 22, 2014 – Kansas City, MO

District Day2013-14


ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

District DayThis fall, all collegiate members

of Alpha Sigma Alpha will be

invited to participate in the

Alpha Sigma Alpha UniLOA

(University Learning Outcomes

Assessment) experience. This

assessment is designed to measure

how an Alpha Sigma Alpha

collegiate member’s behavior may or may not change as a result of

learning new concepts in and out of the classroom. Categories evaluated

in UniLOA include: citizenship, communication, critical thinking,

diversity, membership & leadership, relationships and self-awareness.

The categories assessed in UniLOA are directly aligned with the values

of Alpha Sigma Alpha, as well as several areas of the 2013-15 Alpha

Sigma Alpha Strategic Plan. Volunteers and staff are continually seeking

means to enhance the member experience, align our programs and

services with the needs of our membership, and design curriculum

that will help women throughout life.

After speaking with UniLOA staff and other fraternal organizations

that have used this assessment tool, it was determined that UniLOA

data will provide information designed to assist staff and volunteers

in the following strategic goal areas:

CULTIVATION

• Provide meaningful personal and professional development

programming and leadership enrichment opportunities for

our members.

• Enhance chapter and member focus on ritual and values-

based programming in all areas of chapter operations and

facets of membership.

• Encourage and support our intellectual aim through academic

development and achievement.

ADVANCEMENT

• Ensure sustainable growth can be achieved through evaluation

of processes for strategic planning.

SIGNIFICANCE

• Encourage a culture of service and philanthropy among our members.

• Ensure we are delivering on our brand promise through member

growth assessment.

Through reviewing the results compiled from assessment submissions,

we will identify how the support, services and programs offered by

Alpha Sigma Alpha help the growth, learning and development of our

members. We will be able to celebrate the areas we excel in and adjust our

programs and services in the areas where we can improve. Ultimately, the

data will be used to aid in creating curriculum and experiences for our

collegiate members that will continue to achieve the purpose of Alpha

Sigma Alpha – “to develop women of poise and purpose.”

Chapters who have a high percentage of their members participate in

the UniLOA assessment will receive a chapter specific report outlining

how the chapter compares with national averages and ways to establish

chapter goals to help grow and improve the chapter experience. Each

woman who completes the UniLOA process will receive an immediate

report from UniLOA highlighting her personal achievements and areas

for growth.

We are excited for this opportunity to partner with UniLOA to aid

our membership as individuals, chapters and the national organization

as a whole.

Look out for more information on the data collection process this fall.

Moving in the Right DirectionAlpha Sigma Alpha collegiate members to participate in ASA assessment program: UniLOA


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ADVISOR INSTITUTE

Since 2011, more than 200 Alpha Sigma Alpha

collegiate advisors from across the country

have embarked on an experience to elevate the

services given to chapters through participation

in Advisor Certification. This was a program

offered alongside District Day that prepared

advisors for the duties and responsibilities

of each advisor position through training

of skills, knowledge and practices.

The sorority is introducing a new phase

of advisor training, the Advisor Institute.

In partnership with the company Growth Guiders,

the sorority will provide a new curriculum

created just for Alpha Sigma Alpha using

feedback and assessments from advisors and

volunteer leaders. The Advisor Institute will

offer outstanding training to advisors in addition

to the resources already offered to volunteers.

Alpha Sigma Alpha recognizes the increasing

need for advanced advisor training to conform

to the requirements of todays’ collegiate

chapters. Interpersonal communication, team

building, accountability, critical thinking

and values-based decision making are just the

beginning of what the sorority has identified

to help advisors support collegiate members

and chapters.


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District 8District 9

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ADVISOR INSTITUTE



About Growth GuidersGrowth Guiders LLC is an organization that believes in facilitating individual learner and organizational success through the lens of values-based leadership and character development. The company has developed curriculum; consulted on topics including organizational development, strategic planning and program evaluation; served as a facilitation team and keynote speakers at events for high schools, colleges, private companies, nonprofit organizations, and in the fraternal community.

Dates and locations will continue to be alongside each District Day event. Registration for the new Advisor Institute will be available on www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org this fall.

What did you like best about the advisor training sessions? “It was great to talk openly about real situations and hear how other chapters deal with them.”

“Being able to ask questions in a comfortable environment as well as hearing others’ questions. The examples that came out of that made it very “real” and easier to bring back to the chapter.”

“I loved the resource packet.

It put a lot of useful information into

one place.“

“I enjoyed meeting with other advisors and listening

to their experiences.”

“I definitely came out of it with more knowledge about advising

the chapter in general.”

How has this program helped you be a better advisor? “The advisor certification helped to answer those “grey area” questions that always seem to pop up each semester. Having face time with other volunteers presented a great opportunity to learn ways in which I can be a better motivator, supporter and sister. It also helped to show my chapter the depth of my commitment – that not only will I attend meetings, answer all questions, and be present to support them in all that I can – but that I would also attend trainings to better myself in this role.”

“Advisor certification is a great opportunity not just to increase your knowledge, but also to meet other advisors across the country. Through these interactions I was able to realize that all chapters go through similar struggles and get some new ideas on how to help the chapter I advise.”

Why should other advisors attend? “I feel that all advisors can most certainly benefit from the advisor certification program – regardless if your service totals decades or months. I was able to learn from every sister in our sessions about methods they use to inspire leadership and service within their chapters while also helping to hold a high standard of poise and purpose of their membership. Having dedicated time to dissect our governing documents was so helpful!“

Here’s what our advisors have to say about their experience at Advisor Certification...



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GIRLS ON THE RUNGIRLS ON THE RUN

Theta Delta Chapter, University of Alaska-Anchorage

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Zeta Omicron Chapter, Muskingum University, OH

Kansas City, MO, GOTR 5K

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Lancaster, PA, GOTR 5KBeta Sigma Chapter,

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GIRLS ON THE RUN

One year ago, Alpha Sigma Alpha announced a new philanthropic partnership with Girls on the Run International. The announcement was in preparation for the 2012 National Convention & Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach, VA, where Girls on the Run founder Molly Barker would attend and give an inspiring message to the convention body.

“I am so excited I am just going to bust!” exclaimed Molly at the

philanthropic luncheon. “This has been a long time coming. This

is just huge for us at Girls on the Run International. Thank you!”

Alpha Sigma Alpha knew the new partnership would take off

with collegiate and alumnae members. Immediately following the

announcement, alumnae and collegiate chapters contacted their

local Girls on the Run (GOTR) councils to volunteer for the fall

2012 events as coaches, 5K event volunteers and more.

Alpha Sigma Alpha knew this was a partnership that would lift both

organizations to their full potential. With similar values and goals,

our members embraced the partnership as if it had always been in

existence. What we did not expect was just how much the partnership

was in existence before the papers were signed and the press releases

came out. The following are stories from a handful of members who

may have just been the real instigators of the partnership, as their ties

with Girls on the Run date back many years, including one of them

who was just 8 years old when she began with GOTR.

Embedded in our rootsGirls on the Run was not something new to Lily Hans, ΓI who had

participated in Girls on the Run as a 3rd grader in Middleburg, VT.

Lily remembers back to her time as a girl in the program.

“I remember doing fun running activities,” said Lily. “It was so much

fun and didn’t feel like work at all.” She also recalls learning about

healthy food and behavior. “I remember learning about body image

as well as accepting yourself and others.”

Amy Stathopulos, EK, teaches the 1st grade. She first heard about Girls

on the Run from friends who were teachers at other schools as a great

program she could bring to her elementary school. She attended a

GOTR practice to learn more. It was when Amy was researching online

that she was immediately drawn to their mission. “It really felt like the

four aims and core values of Alpha Sigma Alpha.” She immediately

began the process to bring the GOTR program to her school.

Lacey Kaberline Finley, EE, noticed information about the GOTR

program in the weekly school newsletter when her daughter Audra

was in 2nd grade. “It looked like so much fun and a great opportunity

for Audra.” Lacey enrolled her daughter in the program and has loved

the positive change in her daughter. “She learned a great deal about

self-esteem and caring for others, while gaining appreciation for

exercise, healthy eating habits and self-care.”

For Zeta Xi alumna and asthmatic Melissa Bircher, running has always

been a challenge. It was not until after her first child when Melissa was

motivated to begin walking daily. Walking turned into running, and

running eventually became a huge part of her life. When the school

where Melissa teaches special education adopted the Girls on the Run

program, Melissa jumped at the opportunity to become a coach. “I

was able to impart my love of running with the students at my school,”

said Melissa. “With young girls hyper-exposed to messages from the

media, I believe reaching impressionable female students in today’s

world is vital to create confident women.”

Partnership announcementWhen Alpha Sigma Alpha announced the partnership with Girls on

the Run in spring 2012, Lily was so excited. “I didn’t realize how big

GOTR had grown and that others had heard of the organization that I

had been a part of.” Lily is looking forward to sharing GOTR with her

chapter as they help plan and organize a GOTR season kickoff event

in Rochester, NY.

Amy shared similar excitement when hearing that two organizations

that mean the most to her were joining together. “I was ecstatic and

couldn’t believe it. I was so proud to be a member of ASA.” Amy has

always felt that both ASA and GOTR aligned perfectly. “It feels like

both organizations were created with each other in mind.”

The news about the partnership traveled quickly to Lacey as she heard

talk about it from many sisters. “I was overjoyed when I heard about the

partnership. It is a perfect match! I cannot think of a better pairing. ASA

and GOTR go hand in hand.” Lacey and her daughter Katie already had

a love for GOTR. “The partnership was icing on the cake for us. To see

ASA partnering with such a great organization made me so proud.”

Stacie Sieber Ferrara, EM, began her involvement with Girls on the

Run when she saw the partnership announcement on Facebook. “It’s

amazing how you stay connected with Alpha Sigma Alpha and one post

gets you involved in another organization.” Stacie felt it had to be a

worthy organization if Alpha Sigma Alpha had aligned with them.

Stacie was surprised to find that there wasn’t a Girls on the Run

program in her area. As an educator, mom of a 4th grade girl and a


runner, she decided to change that. She wanted to offer this program

to girls in her area to give them the strategies to deal with bullying,

self-esteem and confidence. “Girls need this more than ever.” She

has worked hard to start a new GOTR site for all the elementary

schools in Point Pleasant, NJ.

Brittany Ankeny, BS, immediately did research to find out more

when she heard about the new partnership. She loved that GOTR

was an organization that promoted a healthy lifestyle for girls as well

as a safe outlet for girls to learn. She knew her chapter sisters were

going to love this new philanthropy as many members loved fitness

and running together.

Brittany reached out to her local GOTR in Springfield, MO to get

involved as a coach. “I knew I wanted to be involved in GOTR but

I couldn’t make coaching happen with my schedule,” said Brittany.

“Instead, I found an alternate way to get involved. I asked the GOTR

executive director if I could complete an internship with the council

as part of my college major’s requirement.”

GOTR 5K EventsThe end of the season 5K is a powerful, lively experience for all

involved. Lily remembers running her first 5K as a girl on the run.

She had been hurt prior to the race but insisted on completing the

5K. “I remember being taught to follow through and persevere.”

Lily remembers the energy and excitement as so many were

cheering her on as she finished 3.1 miles for the first time.

Lacey ran alongside her daughter, Audra for her first 5K. Lacey’s

younger daughter, Katie, 7 also wanted to participate in the 5K.

Lacey recruited her best friend and sister, Kathryn Wolfington Harth,

EE to be Katie’s running buddy. The event was packed with Alpha

Sigma Alpha women assisting with face painting to cheering on the

participants. ASA members and even “Dot” the ladybug were along

the course to inspire the runners!

“Having ASA members volunteering is perfect,” said Lacey. “That

added a great deal of energy to the 5K event. We loved the signs,

encouragement and high fives shared throughout the 5K course.”

Amy ran as a running buddy with a student at her most recent 5K.

As a running buddy, Amy focuses on keeping her girl energized and

motivated during the race. She was so proud to see the ASA women

in their red letter sweatshirts cheering on the runners in the drizzly

rain. “I know those women boosted the spirits of the girls and helped

them run 10 times better.”

JUST GETTING STARTEDSince the partnership’s inception...

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Stacie Sieber Ferrara, right, is a coach for GOTR in Point Pleasant, NJ.


1. Zeta Sigma Chapter, University of the

Incarnate Word, TX, held a sisterhood

retreat in Tomball, TX. The chapter

invited former Alpha Sigma Alpha National

President Marianne Busch Bullock, BQ,

along with several members of the

Houston Alumnae Chapter.

2. Sisters from the Zeta Omicron Chapter,

Muskingum University, OH, studied

abroad in London, England in spring

2013. This picture was taken at the

prehistoric monument of Stonehenge.

From left to right: Mallorie Sutter,

Lindsay Mullen, Courtney Yeager,

Katie Roush and Sarah Rose.

3. Zeta Mu Chapter, Missouri Western

State University, held a social event with

Phi Delta Theta in spring 2013 at the

local ice skating rink. Each member was

given a heart-shaped nametag with music

lyrics on it that matched a heart with the

same lyrics worn by a member of the

fraternity. From left to right: First row:

Shannon Starr, Ljubica Basic and Milea

McFarland; Second row: Beth Garrison,

Abbey Stockard, Jenny McNeal, Jessica

Flatt, Ariel Hurst and Abbey Williams.

4. Gamma Lambda Chapter, Loyola

University of Chicago held its annual

spring retreat which was full of sisterhood

bonding and team building activities,

including a fun and physical activity at

Extreme Trampoline in Carol Stream, IL.

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5. Gamma Eta Chapter, Penn State

University, alongside Lambda Chi

Alpha fraternity raised $288,429 for

the 2013 Penn State Dance Marathon,

or THON. THON raises money for

the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State

Hershey Children’s Hospital. Since

1977, THON has raised more than $101

million to benefit the Four Diamonds

Fund. From left to right: Steph Ironson,

Taylor Dreitlein, Emily Heger, Nikki

Greenbaum and Rebecca Reit.

6. The Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

participated in the Color Me Rad 5K in

spring 2013 raising money for Special

Olympics. After the race, members of the

alumnae chapter found members of the

Zeta Eta Chapter, Rockhurst University,

MO and of course took a group photo.

7. The NOVA Alumnae Chapter held its

annual “3 Kings” celebration and gift

exchange in January 2013. The ladies

showcased their creative talents in many

of the custom ASA gifts that were brought

for the white elephant exchange. Everyone

left the evening with a full belly, new

friendships and great memories.

8. The Tampa Bay, FL, Alumnae Chapter

held its annual Christmas get-together

enjoying company and refreshments.

The chapter has adopted a tradition of

bringing donations to be given to a local

homeless shelter. From left to right:

back row: Joanne Burroughs Zabaldo,

BQ, Lisa Reiss Brown, ΓP, Barbara

Pennington Struble, DN-B, Karen

Rose, NN, Paula Faught Cheshire, BN,

Nancy Andrus Cerwin, ΓE. Front row:

Judy MacPherson Williams, AA, Doris

Stohler McGahey, EF, Margaret Watkins

Leinbach, BN, and Sheri Hendren

First, AB.

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

Celebrating a personal, professional or volunteer success? Tell us about it! Send your success stories to the editor at [email protected].

ASAPalms

ASA PALMS

Zeta Zeta Amanda Sasek, ZZ alumna,

was named the 2013 female recipient

of the University of Central Missouri’s

prestigious Charno Award. The award is

presented annually to the top male and

female members of the senior class at

UCM. Amanda was recognized during a

reception honoring inductees into Who’s

Who at the University of Central Missouri

and also was recognized during spring

commencement in May 2013.

Alpha Beta Carolyn Mulford, AB alumna

and 50-year member, released Show Me the

Murder in February 2013, the first book in her

new mystery series. Carolyn started writing

while growing up on a farm in northeast

Missouri. After earning degrees in English

and journalism, she served as a Peace Corps

volunteer in Ethiopia where she became

fascinated by other cultures. She followed

those interests by traveling in 70 countries and by editing a United

Nations magazine in Vienna, Austria, and a national service-

learning magazine in Washington, D.C. As a freelancer, she

wrote hundreds of articles and five nonfiction books.

Carolyn now lives in Columbia, MO, and focuses on fiction. Her

first novel, The Feedsack Dress, became Missouri’s Great Read at the 2009

National Book Festival. In her first mystery, Show Me the Murder, she

introduces an ex-spy and two old friends who cope with crime and

personal crises. The second book in the series, Show Me the Deadly Deer,

comes out in December 2013. Her books are available on Amazon.com.

Beta Gamma Theresa Kiger, BΓ alumna, was named the

2012-2013 Oklahoma Elementary Principal of the Year by the

Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals. Theresa

was selected by a committee of former award winners from across

the state who visited and interviewed Theresa, parents, community

leaders and staff of her school.

Gamma Lambda Denise Swanson,

ΓL alumna, released her 17th novel in

spring 2013. Published by Penguin/

NAL/Obsidian, Nickeled-and-Dimed to

Death debuted at #8 on the Barnes and

Noble Bestseller List and is a Mystery

Guild alternate selection. It is the

second book in her new Devereaux’s Dime

Store series. Denise is the New York

Times best-selling author of the wildly

successful Scumble River mysteries,

which feature school psychologist,

Skye Denison, who is an Alpha

Sigma Alpha alumna.

Her books are available on Amazon.com.PHOTO CREDIT: UCM PHOTO SERVICES


Your generosity at work!ENDOWED FUNDS

What are endowed funds?

Endowed funds are an investment fund set up by the Alpha Sigma Alpha

Foundation by direction of a donor in which regular withdrawals from

the invested capital are used for specified purposes. Endowed funds

provide invaluable gifts that are held for long-term investment.

What type of endowed funds does the ASA Foundation have?

The Foundation’s endowed funds include scholarships, chapter-specific

funds to provide leadership training to members, membership assistance

funds and funds to provide for career enhancement assistance.

How can I create an endowed fund?

The Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation offers you a simple yet powerful

way to shape the future of our sisterhood. Your fund can be as general

or as specific as you like. Whether you want to ensure the organizational

success of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation or you would rather

help an undergraduate sister gain access to leadership training and

development, we have a fund to meet your needs.

This year, $8,025 has been donated to designated funds.

Please consider an additional gift this year to an endowed fund. Your

gift continues to make a difference in the lives of our members. Visit

www.AlphaSigmaAlpha/Foundation and click on Donate Now to make a

gift online.

For information about creating a new fund, contact Shannon Priddy [email protected] | (317) 713-1924

“As a recipient of the Janice Adams Member Assistance Fund,

I would just like to take a moment and say thank you from the

bottom of my heart. My family still continues to struggle financially

because of the flood. Receiving this money was truly a blessing.

Thank you so much for reaching out to me in a time of need. It

is acts of kindness just like this that remind me that I made the

right choice when joining Alpha Sigma Alpha.”

- Rachel Boone, DC , and her family were the victims of a flood in Bloomsburg, PA

that destroyed their house.

“Thank you! No one realizes how much they have until

they lose it all. We were all extremely fortunate that no one

was hurt. It has been great to realize all the support that I

have from my family, friends and sisters. Thank you for

the help from the Janice Adams Member Assistance Fund.”

- Emily Schepers, AB, was living with other chapter sisters when their house

caught fire. Emily lost almost all her possessions.

“I have always wanted to travel. I want to see all the places in the

world that women like my grandmother didn’t even know existed.

I can now do this through teaching English as a foreign language

abroad. Thank you!”

- Dustie Guillotte, YY, received a Career Enhancement Grant to become certified

to teach English as a foreign language abroad.

FOUNDATION NEWS


NEWS AND EVENTS

Call for nominationsThe nominating committee needs your assistance in identifying qualified members to serve as the 2014-16 national council to be elected at the 2014 Alpha Sigma Alpha National Convention & Leadership Conference in San Antonio. The call for nominations is for the following positions:

• President • Vice president of operations • Vice president of finance • Vice president of communications • Three vice presidents of membership

The national council develops the sorority’s strategic plan based on research and its view for the future and sets priorities for the biennium. The national council is expected to travel throughout the year and participate in frequent meetings, so a flexible schedule is important. In addition to face-to-face meetings, conference calls and email communications are used to conduct business.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated enthusiastic commitment to the organization, proven administrative and financial skills, creativity, vision and strong interpersonal skills to work well with both collegians and alumnae. The ability to motivate and communicate through written correspondence and public speaking is essential. Experience serving on a non-profit board is helpful. Potential candidates should have a broad perspective of the sorority. It is recommended that a candidate for national council have prior experience serving as a collegiate chapter advisor, officer of an alumnae chapter or a national volunteer.

An electronic nomination form will be emailed to the membership in August 2013. All nominations and related information must be submitted by Sept. 20, 2013. If you do not receive the electronic form, please contact [email protected] for the link to the form.

All nominees will be asked to provide a resume, application and endorsement letter.

Questions? Contact Nominating Committee Chairman Cindy Fundis Smith, EE at [email protected] or call national

headquarters at (317) 871-2920.

The nominating committee is directed to identify, interview and select candidates for national council. The 2014 nominating committee has been appointed as follows:

Chairman: Cindy Smith, EE

National volunteer representatives:

Erika Butts, EK

Marylou Wendzinski, DZ

Advisor representative: Heide Echelberger Mituta, DN-B

Alumnae chapter representative: Lori White Scott, EE

Collegiate chapter representative: Julia Sammur, HH


President Rhetta Nesbitt Robinson, BΓ, middle, presents gifts to outgoing field representatives Vicki Lynn Hersh, FF, and Lynnann Jimenez, AA, during the 1983 national council meeting in Springfield, MO.

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I am a woman of poise and purpose because I get to wake up every day, loving what I do, and make a difference in the lives of so many people as a certified holistic health coach. To have the ability to change someone’s health and really make a difference in his or her life is the most rewarding job that I could have ever imagined.

I am continuing my education by getting my second master’s degree in holistic nutrition followed by a doctorate in nutrition science. I have dedicated my life to health and wellness and will continue to strive to make a difference in the well-being of others. Thanks to my membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha, I am inspired to continue to strive to serve and make a difference. This will be my legacy.

Ramona FasulaEpsilon Kappa alumnaMillersville University, PA

9002 Vincennes Circle | Indianapolis, IN 46268-3018

WOMAN OF Poise and Purpose

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