winter 2012 alpha phi quarterly

A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888Vol. 124, No. 1 Winter 2012

Concern for Husband

LifeSaves Alumna’s

Inside:

Pi Chapter Celebrates 100 Years

Honoring Our Founders

Join Us at Convention in Arizona!

“Biggest Loser” Participant to Host Move Your Phi’t

MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

International Executive BoardPresident: Linda Long BolandJane Kirby ArkesSusan Weiskittle BarrickKathleen Boyle HalfonValerie LawlorSusan McNeiceCoree SmithSonja-Lou Bark StunardAmy Jordan TvrdikEx-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC DelegateEx-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, Executive Director

Foundation DirectorsChairman: Linda Gardner MassieLaura Jen Kin BergerSusan BevanJudy EthellJean Creamer HodgesJenny Holsman TetreaultKaren McChesney HoweDiane Spry StrakerLinda Long Boland, International PresidentAnn Brinkman Carstensen, Executive Director

National Panhellenic ConferenceAlpha Phi Delegate: Sally McCall GrantFirst Alternate Delegate: Laura Malley-SchmittSecond Alternate Delegate: Ruth Gallagher NelsonThird Alternate Delegate: Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett

Editorial Advisory BoardSheila George BrightKathy Feeney HiemstraDenise Blankenship JoyceKristin KirlandSusan McNeiceAllison Cink RickelsKrisanne RytherAmy Jordan Tvrdik

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Alpha Phi Quarterly Editorial PolicyThe purpose of the Alpha Phi Quarterly and its content is to provide information and services to the membership of the Alpha Phi Fraternity, in keeping with the Fraternity’s status as a 501(c)(7) tax-exempt private membership club. The magazine is devoted to highlighting its members and matters of fraternal and college interest. The views expressed in the articles published in the Quarterly are those of the authors and their contributors, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Alpha Phi Fraternity, its officers or staff.

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Message from the International President

Dear Sisters,

Being International President keeps me busy. I try to maintain some sense of order in my personal life, but inevitably I fall short. The area that seems to suffer the most is housekeeping. My house used to be so clean (I know it sounds cliché) that one could eat off the floor. Now, there are days when even my dogs think twice before eating something dropped on the tile in my kitchen. Perhaps this is why I marvel at the work of Alpha Phi’s house corporation boards (HCBs) and chapter property committees (CPCs).

It is important to create an environment at home that is efficient, warm and safe, and our housing volunteers do this every day. The Alpha Phi experience doesn’t always include a “house”, but in more than 100 instances it does. This may mean a traditional sorority house or some other type of gathering space. When we provide a “housing” experience, it is the responsibility of the HCB to ensure we offer one that is appealing and competitive when compared to other options available to our members.

While in Austin, Texas, in October for the National Panhellenic Conference annual meeting, I visited the Texas (Omega) collegiate chapter and toured their facility. The house corporation board had completed a remodel of the house, and they were excited to show it off. Renovations included beautifully finished floors, ornate iron work on the staircase, gorgeous spa-like bathrooms, insulation on the roof and fire sprinklers. The love that went into this project was evident. Perhaps most touching for me was the look of pride and appreciation on the faces of our collegiate members.

The volunteers who serve on our HCBs and CPCs have an important job. They must balance successfully managing property with providing an experience that is enjoyable for 10, 25, 75 or more young women. When this is done well, our chapters are healthier. More importantly, our members create the kind of memories of living in a chapter house that last a lifetime.

I’ve heard some describe the job of housing volunteer as one that goes unnoticed. Well, not by me. I notice, and I give thanks to the volunteers who protect valuable Fraternity assets and, at the same time, lovingly provide our members with an experience that has less to do with living in a house and more to do with the feeling of being home.

Alpha Phi Toujours,

Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) International President

Linda Boland and other Alpha Phi International representatives in town for the NPC annual meeting receive a tour of the remodeled Texas (Omega) chapter house from the chapter’s advisor and HCB. Pictured (from left) are: Chapter Advisor Stacey Thulin Daniel (Omega-Texas), NPC Third Alternate Delegate Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett (Beta Delta-UCLA), Linda Boland, HCB Vice President Jennifer Kuhn Kinman (Omega-Texas), HCB Member Jennifer Fielder Meiners (Omega-Texas), NPC First Alternate Delegate Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT), NPC Delegate Sally McCall Grant (Gamma-DePauw), HCB President Karen McComb Farabee (Omega-Texas) and House Mom Shyrl Ann Hunt (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate).

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Contentspi Chapter Celebrates 100 years...............................2

REuNIONS ...............................................................3

Founders' Day Celebrations ......................................4

Join us for Convention 2012 .......................................6

Message from the Committee on leadership ........ 8

regional Conferences .............................................. 8

interfraternal News .....................................................9

PEOPLE ..................................................................10

COnCern FOr HusBand saves aLuMna's LIFe ...........................................12

ALuMNAE PRIDE .................................................... 15

potential Member Form ............................................19

ON CAMPuS ..........................................................20

Collegiate Chapters Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2012 ................................................25

ExTENSION uPDATE ...............................................25

honor Society inductees ..........................................26

FOuNDATION ........................................................28

Annual report ....................................................28

“ Biggest loser” participant to host Move your phi’t ................................................ 30

New Chapter Challenge Gift Announced ...... 31

SILENT CHAPTER ....................................................32

Bulletin Board ........................................................... 33

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COvER PHOTO: Darcel Atwill Weller (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) and her husband Fenner attend a heart health benefit, an event Darcel would not have been alive to participate in had she not gone in for cardiovascular testing a year ago.

More than 300 alumnae from across the U.S. joined collegians at the University of North Dakota (Grand Forks, N.D.) to celebrate Pi chapter’s 100th anniversary. Events took place Oct. 21-23 during the university’s homecoming weekend. The milestone provided the opportunity for alumnae to reminisce and share with collegians what Alpha Phi has meant to them and for all sisters to form new memories together. Attendees enjoyed the homecoming parade and football game, brunch and other events at the chapter house throughout the weekend. The highlight was Saturday evening’s centennial gala that featured dinner, dancing and the recognition of sisters who have reached milestone anniversaries of membership. Sisters were excited to hear stories from Barbara Norman Maddock, who, as a 1936 initiate, was the alumna in attendance who has been a member the longest.

alumna shares her experiencealice Molitor King and five other 1960s era alumnae traveled together to Grand Forks for the weekend. alice shares her perspective on the centennial events.

Kudos to collegians and local alumnae who planned and executed an experience of a lifetime! We couldn’t believe how it exceeded expectations. there were so many little touches and attention to details. they thought of all the small things that make an event go off swimmingly and make guests feel welcome.

Arriving on campus on Friday afternoon, we couldn’t wait to see our beloved chapter home at 2626 university Avenue. the house was decked out with a huge centennial banner, red balloons and smiling collegians in red dresses on the lawn to welcome us. Once inside, chapter members presented our name tags on centennial lanyards, goodie bags of Alpha phi paraphernalia and event tickets. With all four floors of the house open for touring, we joined alumnae from six decades in sharing stories about our years in the house. We hadn’t seen each other for 30 or 40 years in some cases, but we didn’t miss a beat.

Saturday events included the homecoming parade, followed by another open house and lunch for a standing-room-only crowd of alumnae. As we wondered how the chapter could possibly serve lunch for such a huge group, collegians started circulating trays filled with cups of chili. Brilliant! Continuing to amaze us, the chapter managed to quiet the chattering alumnae and present the traditional Founders’ Day rose ceremony. Not many dry eyes with the songs that followed. Choruses of “lovely Girl” broke out amidst picture taking on the front lawn.

We could have gone home happy at that point, but the best was saved for last: a banquet for 400 with a continuous show of old photos, short program and a DJ who had us up dancing and singing along from the first beat.

pi chapter threw us the party of a century. And we proud and grateful alumnae pledge you a toast before we part!

– Alice Molitor King

Pi Chapter Celebrates 100 Years at North Dakota

Alumnae from the 1960s enjoy reuniting for the chapter’s anniversary. Pictured are (from left): Kathy Clower Wolf, Gail Anderson Tronnes, Alice Molitor King and Kay Christianson.

Left: Collegians welcome alumnae outside the chapter house during the Friday evening meet and greet. Above: A banner outside the Pi chapter house reads “Celebrating 100 Years of Love, Joy and Sisterhood. Welcome Home.” Pi has the honor of being the oldest sorority at the University of North Dakota.

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sisters CeLeBrAte UPsiLON’s 95tH ANNiVersArY Washburn (Upsilon) sisters gather during the summer to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the chapter. Alumnae are pictured on the front steps of the chapter house.

ALUMNAe AtteND WeDDiNG Miami University (Gamma Nu) sisters celebrate at the wedding of Amanda Paule Koba.

siGMA sisters reUNite Washington (Sigma) alumnae celebrate their 20th anniversary of sisterhood. More than 55 sisters attended the event in Seattle. Pictured are (from left) Diane Simpson Brown, Megan Wallace Henshaw, Kerry Scroggie Franklin and Anh Hoang Schluep.

ALUMNAe CeLeBrAte MOre tHAN 35 YeArs OF sisterHOOD Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon) alumnae from the classes of 1973-76 reunite at the home of Hope Hoover Armstead on Hilton Head Island, S.C., in June.

sisters Visit AMeriCA’s LAst FrONtier (From left) Kym Flores, Sarah Wilson and Becca Moreno (all Theta Sigma-Southern Utah) visit the Matanuska Glacier near Anchorage, Alaska. Becca and Sarah were visiting Kym, who lives in Alaska.

BetA tAU ALUMNAe reUNite (From left) Sharon Everett McGraw, Susie Aldrich Steckler, Debbie Mateja Soule, Holly Oberlander Skeloff and Denise Wagner Wertenberger enjoy an Indiana (Beta Tau) reunion at the chapter house in July. Forty-five alumnae attended the fourth annual event. Another reunion is planned for summer 2012. Contact Debbie Soule at [email protected] for details.

sisters reUNite At WeDDiNG (From left) Erin Leahey, Kelly Luehrs and Julie Walberg (all Omicron-Missouri) attend the wedding of Lyndsey Bowen Swierczek, second from right.


Founders’ Day 2011Alpha phis around the world renewed their own pledges to the Fraternity while celebrating Founders’ Day on Oct. 10. By Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda–Alumna Initiate)

It was autumn in Syracuse, N.Y., 139 years ago, when 10 young women came together. Their dream was simple: to form a “circle of friends who could sympathize with each other in the complexities of our situation.”

On an October night, those 10 women formed that circle literally. Holding hands, they lifted their voices in song, celebrating the realization of their dream: the founding of Alpha Phi Fraternity.

Perhaps it seemed a small step to take. But when even the humblest dream echoes within the hearts of others, it takes flight.

Nearly 14 decades since that magical night, Alpha Phi remains strong and vibrant. The circle of Alpha Phi’s sisterhood has been broadened and strengthened, and over nearly a century and a half, thousands of women have been united within the Fraternity.

We pause to remember the Founders and the first step they took to create our cherished Fraternity. Their vision, their dream was their gift to all Alpha Phis. Today, that dream is kept alive because of you.

The Founders of alpha Phi:

Clara Bradley BurdetteFlorence Chidester LukensMartha Foote CrowIda Gilbert HoughtonJane HighamKate Hogoboom GilbertElizabeth Hubbell ShultsRena Michaels AtchisonLouise Shepard HancockClara Sittser Williams

Top left: The Alpha Phi Foundation hosts an open house for local alumnae and collegians. Guests toured the office, listened to recorded letters written by the Founders, learned about the History Book Project and enjoyed refreshments and visiting with other guests and staff. Pictured are Executive Office Staff (back, from left) Jane Baxter Miller (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), Sheatarra Ervin, Missy Wagasy Moody (Beta Beta-Michigan State), (front, from left) Alissa Meyer Milito (Zeta Xi-Elmhurst) and Rachel Smith (Delta Rho-Ball State). Top right: The Charlotte, N.C., alumnae chapter celebrates Founders’ Day with a brunch. Bottom: Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha) collegians honor the Founders.


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FREquENTLy ASKED quESTIONS:Q: Who may attend Convention?a: All members, their families and friends are invited! Those eligible to vote during Convention include collegiate chapter presidents (collegiate chapter delegates), chapter advisors, alumnae chapter presidents (alumnae chapter delegates), International Executive Board directors, Foundation Board directors, NPC delegate and two representatives from each of Alpha Phi’s eight regional teams. Q: What is the registration deadline?a: Registration materials and additional information are available at the Alpha Phi International website at alphaphi.org/events. The early bird registration deadline is March 12, 2012. Q: How much does it cost to attend?a: The all-inclusive Convention early bird package is $1,030. It includes attendee’s registration fee, four room nights, taxes and tariffs, housekeeping gratuities, roundtrip airport transfers, four continental breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners, meal taxes and gratuities (based on double occupancy). Package does not include airfare. A special weekend rate of $750 is also available. Please visit alphaphi.org/events for details and a la carte pricing. Q: How do I make flight arrangements?a: Due to the heavy summer travel during the convention season, flight arrangements must be secured early and finalized by May 4, 2012. The Arizona Biltmore is accessible from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport. Contact Canyon Creek Travel, Alpha Phi International’s official travel agent, at 800.952.1998 to make your flight arrangements. Flying into another airport

will require authorization from Alpha Phi International. Ground transportation instructions will be made available in Convention 2012 materials posted at alphaphi.org/events. Q: Will there be any time to sightsee?a: Convention is always a busy time for delegates. Alpha Phi International recommends you travel early or extend your stay after Convention to take advantage of all there is to see and do nearby. If you book through Alpha Phi, you can secure our low room rates. See sidebar for things to do in greater Phoenix. REGISTRATION DEADLINES:Completed registration materials and payments must be processed no later than the deadline dates in order to avoid incurring late registration penalties:

early Bird rate: March 12, 2012standard rate: May 4, 2012Late registration: June 1, 2012

TENTATIvE SCHEDuLE:Wednesday, June 27, 2012: • Registration Opens• Welcome Dinner

Thursday, June 28, 2012: • Keynote Speaker• Court of Ivy• Initiation

Friday, June 29, 2012:• Collegiate and Alumnae

Chapter Awards• Foundation Gala

saturday, June 30, 2012:• Move Your Phi’t Run/Walk• Service of Remembrance• Individual Alumnae Awards• Alumnae Chapter Awards• Candlelight Banquet

Watch for additional Convention information in future issues of the Quarterly, on the website at alphaphi.org/events and on our Social Media outlets.

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exPerieNCe tHe CULtUre. The Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum offer unique Southwestern experiences, while the Phoenix Art Museum and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art appeal to contemporary art types. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix, the Arizona Science Center and the Phoenix Zoo are must-dos for adults and children alike.

Get OUtDOOrs. By foot, by bike or even by horse, there’s no shortage of mountain trails. Climb Camelback Mountain, see the cityscape from Piestawa Peak or head to South Mountain for more than 50 miles of trails.

Experience the tranquility of strolling in a garden abloom with wildflowers or drift silently along the Sonoran Desert in a hot-air balloon. And don’t forget that Phoenix offers a variety of golf, shopping, spa and nightlife options.

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A Message from the Committee on Leadership

COL Prepares to Choose SlateThe committee on leadership (COL) is responsible for slating the International Executive Board (IEB) each biennium. It is the duty and responsibility of the COL to ensure the process of selecting the next IEB is fair and equitable and that all qualified members are given equal consideration.

The members of the COL have been actively engaged in soliciting meaningful referrals and encouraging qualified candidates to submit applications. In order to guarantee a pool of women with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, the COL utilized a Skills, Attributes and Knowledge medium to characterize areas of expertise, positive attributes and qualities desired in board directors. The aim is to ensure IEB directors are elected who represent a balanced set of skills and are prepared to work cohesively in guiding the Fraternity’s future and handling any challenges the organization may face.

In the coming months, the COL will engage in the careful and thoughtful evaluation of candidates in order to complete the IEB slate. Members will review applications, contact references, gather feedback from the membership and conduct phone interviews. Alpha Phi has a number of impressive women to consider, and the COL would like to thank sisters for their help! Please do not hesitate to contact the COL with any questions or concerns at [email protected].

COL alumnae Members

Susan Brink Sherratt (Beta Beta-Michigan State), chair

Kim larsen Watson (Omicron-Missouri), vice chair

Billie Coskey Battiato (phi-Oklahoma)

laura Jen Kin Berger (Gamma Kappa-CSu/long Beach)

Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State)

Shana Goss Smith (Chi-Montana)

Michelle Jones thompson (Omega-texas)

Carol Wilde Wahl (Delta Kappa-Wisconsin/laCrosse)

COL Collegiate Members

hilke Brandon (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney)

Katie Foster (Delta Nu-Maine)

Want to volunteer? need More Information?interested in volunteering to help develop regional Conference programming? Want additional information on 2011-12 regional Conferences? Contact Denise Jung reens (epsilon Delta-Northern illinois) at 847.316.8921 or [email protected].

REGIONAL CONFERENCES 2011-12Regional Conferences develop leadership skills and enhance relationships with area Alpha Phis. Held each year, collegiate chapter officers and their advisors attend these grassroots meetings to network, share and learn from one another, regional team members, International Executive Board and Foundation representatives and Executive Office staff.

Regional Conferences are held in your area every winter to train new collegiate officers and chapter advisors. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

Details about the conference in your area are listed at right.

* the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions hosted their regional Conference Nov. 11-13, 2011. look for a report about this and all regional Conferences in the Spring 2012 Quarterly.

Pacific northwest southwestFeb. 24-26, 2012radisson lAXlos Angeles, Calif.

south Central southeastFeb. 17-19, 2012Sheraton Music City hotelNashville, tenn.

north Central Midwest upper MidwestFeb. 10-12, 2012hyatt regency DearbornDearborn, Mich.

Interfraternal News

NPC Hosts Annual MeetingNational Panhellenic Conference (NPC) delegation members, executive directors, inter/national presidents, editors, NPC office staff members, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and guests gathered at the Hilton Austin Airport in Austin, Texas, Oct. 14-16, 2011, for the annual meeting. The three-day event, themed “Advancing Sorority Together,” included discussions about the business of the Conference, guest speakers, award presentations and planning for the future.

A highlight was the installation of 2012-13 NPC executive committee members: Jane Sutton (Alpha Xi Delta), chairman; Jean Mrasek (Chi Omega),

vice chairman; Josette Kaufman (Phi Sigma Sigma), chairman of budget and finance; Julie Johnson (Kappa Delta), chairman of College Panhellenics; and Mary Jane Beach (Kappa Alpha Theta), chairman of Alumnae Panhellenics.

In her opening remarks, NPC Chairman Eve Riley (Delta Delta Delta) told attendees sorority women are telling their stories effectively, and that can be measured by the increased number of women participating in formal recruitment – a figure that is up by 8 percent this year. In addition, NPC organizations are doing a better job of retaining members.

Accomplishments during the biennium included a total review of the NPC bylaws, partial review of the Unanimous Agreements and a report on the results of the measurable outcomes committee. “But we must wake up. The world has fundamentally changed, and we must adapt, for our future depends on it,” said Riley. For the sorority experience to continue to be relevant, local alumnae advisors must be trained to better prepare them to serve as role models and work with collegiate members to get more done, she continued.

“We have to step out of our comfort zone and do what needs to be done and make sure the experience we provide is true to our founders,” said Riley. “The state of NPC is great. I’m pleased with our accomplishments of the past and excited about the possibilities for the future.”

Visit npcwomen.org for a detailed report about the meeting and legislation passed.

House Directors Attend Conferenceright: Nine house directors who serve Alpha Phi collegiate chapters attend the 15th annual House Director Conference, hosted by the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values in June in Providence, R.I. Approximately 100 house directors representing 27 inter/national fraternities and sororities participated in networking and professional development and returned to their chapters with information and ideas that will make the management of the chapter house more efficient. Attending for Alpha Phi were Faye Alger, Mary Cady, Becky Cooper, Linda Doyle, Vickie Hutchens, Vicky Oliphant, Sharon Trucks, Phyllis Vore and Melody Wolcott. Visit aflv.org for more information.

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Alumnae who represented Alpha Phi during the National Panhellenic Conference biennial meeting are (back, from left) Third Alternate Delegate Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett (Beta Delta-UCLA), First Alter-nate Delegate Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT), Delegate Sally McCall Grant (Gamma-DePauw), Second Alternate Delegate Ruth Gallagher Nelson (Delta Epsilon-Iowa), (front) Fraternity Executive Director Linda Wells Kahangi (Zeta Delta-Iowa State) and International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach).


Sister Releases CDCindy Lee Marinelli Alden (Epsilon Iota-Duquesne) has released an original 16-song Christian CD titled “A Heart Light As Air” under the Tate Music Group label. Cindy has been involved in music and dance her

entire life, including as lead singer of country/rock bands. She has written and co-written several songs. Cindy

is offering a discounted rate to sisters who purchase her CD, and a portion of the sales will be donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation’s Forget Me Not Fund. This offer is only available at alphaphireunion.com.

Alumna Is Susan G. Komen Survivor of the Year In September, Lisa Vernale Fusco (Theta Mu-Hofstra) was honored as Survivor of the Year at the Susan G. Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure. At the age

of 26, Lisa was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Since then, she has made a full recovery and taken the cause to heart. Lisa created the Pink Party, which helped her raise more than $25,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation over the past two years.

Sister Makes DocumentaryAshliegh Jarzenski (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) was part of an all-female crew that created, produced and directed a documentary during the summer about domestic violence as part of the Mary Kay Inspiring

Stories program. The team whose documentary received the most views at marykayinspiringstories.com during the month of October was recognized by Mary Kay with a $20,000 donation to a domestic violence shelter in their name. The Mary Kay Inspiring Stories program hopes to inspire, educate and create a conversation on the issue of domestic violence.

Alumna Recognized by Honor SocietyLinda Federico Pearn (Gamma Zeta-Puget Sound) was awarded the Delta Kappa Gamma’s 2011 Alpha Sigma State Achievement Award. Delta

Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honor society of women educators from around the world. The award honors a member who demonstrates continuing and outstanding service to education and the society. Linda is DKG’s state executive secretary and has been a member for 34 years. She taught kindergarten in the Tacoma (Wash.) School District for 30 years and was the first woman president of the Tacoma Education Association. Linda was a recipient of Alpha Phi’s Ursa Major Award and has held many offices in the Tacoma, Wash., alumnae chapter.

Sister Receives Scholarship in Memory of Sept. 11 Hero Karyn Schmidt (Theta Kappa-Rochester) is one of two recipients of the first Jeremy Glick Scholarship created in memory of the Sept. 11 hero. Jeremy Glick

was a University of Rochester graduate who fought back against the terrorists on Flight 93, forcing the plane to crash in Shanksville, Pa., instead of reaching its target in Washington, D.C. After his death, the scholarship was started in his name. Karyn is a junior doctoral candidate at the University of Rochester. She was nominated by the Theta Kappa chapter.

Sister Is 2011 Woman to Watch Jewish Women International selected Ellen Stone (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh), senior vice president of marketing at Bravo Media in New York City, as a 2011 Women to Watch honoree for her inspiring management and

leadership in entertainment marketing. Honorees were selected for their unique contributions across a wide array of professions. In addition to appearing in the fall issue of Jewish Woman magazine, Ellen was honored at the annual Women to Watch celebration in December in Washington, D.C.

Alumna Named to 14 Under 40Adoratia Purdy (Iota Eta-DePaul) was recognized by DePaul University as one of its 14 Alumni Under 40. Adoratia was featured in the Fall 2011 issue of the DePaul University Alumni Magazine. She is a public

affairs specialist with the U.S. Army, one of only 15 selected for the Department of Defense public affairs yearlong internship to groom individuals to become career government employees. Adoratia served 10 years of active duty in the Army.


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alumnae are authorsTami Jefferies Butcher (Beta Epsilon-Arizona) is author of My Bonus Mom! Taking the Step out of Stepmom (Little Five Star, 2011. ISBN: 1589850815). The book evolved

from Tami’s reflections on her own family dynamics growing up with a stepmother, who she lovingly refers to as

her “bonus mom.”The book shows children and adults

alike how a combined family can be an opportunity filled with endless positive possibilities. For additional details, visit fivestarpublications.net/mybonusmom.

April Jervis (Delta Pi-Indiana State) is author of 365 Ways to Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit: Practical Ideas for Every Not-for-Profit Organization (Universal Publishers,

2011. ISBN 1612330304). The book teaches nonprofit professionals new and exciting methods to make money.

Visit apriljervis.com for more information.

Jennifer Samson (Beta Theta-British Columbia) released her second book in a series, Brookline University: Sophomore Year (Ariesrising Media, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-

9809628-4-0). The books follow college students Joy and Libby and their best friend Angel as they navigate through college life after growing up in foster care. Sophomore Year finds the women

on the other side of sorority recruitment for the first time, while trying to come to terms with an event that changed their freshman year. Visit jennifersamson.net for more information.

Alumna Named to 40 Under 40Genevieve Evans Taylor (Psi-South Dakota) was honored by the Pacific Coast Business Times as one of its 40 Under 40. The honor recognizes entrepreneurial leaders in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura,

Calif., counties who are making a difference in their communities. Genevieve was recognized for her work with the Ventura County Leadership Academy, California State University/Channel Islands and Alpha Phi International. Genevieve also was honored by CSU/Channel Islands with the 2011 Maximus Award, distinguishing her as the university’s “greatest administrator.”

U.S. Army Colonel Recognized by Alma MaterCol. Andrea L. Thompson (Psi-South Dakota) was one of three people recognized by the University of South Dakota with a 2011 Alumni Achievement Award. The award recognizes

outstanding professional achievements and service to the public and country. Andrea is commander of the 902nd Military Intelligence Group at Fort Meade (Maryland). In recent years, she served as the assistant chief of staff for the 101st Airborne Division and as special assistant to the Army chief of staff. Andrea has served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She also co-authored a book about her experiences in the Middle East titled Achieving Victory in Iraq (Stackpole Books, 2008. ISBN: 0811703886).

Alumna Receives Prestigious AwardAlice Waters (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara) is a recipient of a prestigious 2011 James Beard Foundation Award. The inaugural Leadership Awards recognized 10 “visionaries,” including First Lady Michelle

Obama, who are creating a more healthful, sustainable and safe food world. Recipients were honored in October in New York City.

Alice is owner of Chez Panisse, a Berkeley, Calif., restaurant famous for its organic and locally grown ingredients. She is a pioneer in the local food movement and serves as a public policy advocate on the national level for school lunch reform and universal access to healthy, organic foods.

Sister Named Doer of the WeekJill Thomas Wehner (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney) was selected as Martha Stewart’s Doer of the Week. The honor is awarded to members of Martha Stewart’s Dreamers into Doers community, a group of entrepreneurial

women who have turned their passions into careers. Jill is owner of Modern Cupcake, a web-based boutique cupcakery. Learn more at modern-cupcake.com.


sisters Compete In Pageants

Cate Cullen (Beta Mu-Alabama) was third runner up in the 2011 Miss Alabama Collegiate America Pageant. For additional details, visit Facebook,

keywords: Miss Alabama Collegiate America.

Tara Kerpelman (Theta Kappa-Rochester) was one of eight women to compete in the finals for Miss India Switzerland in November in Zurich, Switzerland.

Tara moved home to Geneva, Switzerland, after college and obtaining a master’s degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism. For more information, visit missindiaswitzerland.ch.

Sierra Smith (Zeta Beta-Loyola Marymount) was the Redondo Beach representative in the 2012 Miss California USA pageant. Her platform was healthy living:

being kind to your body, mind, community and the world. Sierra’s sponsorship donations benefited the Red Rhino Orphanage Project. Read about Sierra at sierrasuesmith.weebly.com.

Sisters are NFL CheerleadersSara Falconer and lauren Madden (both Delta rho-Ball State) are members of the indianapolis

Colts cheerleading squad. this is lauren’s second year on the squad and Sara’s third.

Collegian Amanda Soucy (eta Alpha-New hampshire) is a new member of the New england

patriots cheerleading squad. Amanda is a junior majoring in hospitality management.

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“It is critical that all women over the age of 20 be assessed for heart disease.”

By Christine Spiegel

A year ago, Darcel Atwill Weller (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) suggested that she and her husband go in for cardiovascular testing because she was concerned about him. What she didn’t know at the time was she was saving her own life.

Darcel, at the age of 60, was in excellent shape. She was faithful about getting yearly physicals, gynecological exams and mammograms. Her cholesterol and blood pressure had been elevated at one point, but they’d been under control with low dosages of medication for four years. She exercised regularly. She had no signs or symptoms that indicated anything could be wrong. She had no family history of heart disease.

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Left: Darcel Weller and husband Fenner. Right: Darcel with her husband and sons, Ryan (left) and Reese (right).

Cardiac screening: What You need to KnowAccording to Dr. Martha Gulati (theta eta-Western Ontario), associate professor of medicine in the division of cardiology at the Ohio State university, it is critical that all women over the age of 20 be assessed for heart disease, learn their risk factors and discuss the results with their doctors. Based on an individual’s risk factors, family history and whether they are experiencing any symptoms, your doctor will determine whether you need to undergo specific testing for heart disease or if lifestyle changes are necessary.

“Sometimes people do need a series of cardiac tests like Darcel underwent (treadmill stress test, sonogram and nuclear stress test) in order to determine overall heart health, but sometimes only one is enough,” Dr. Gulati says. “there are different reasons a doctor would choose one test over another, and all tests have the ability to detect heart disease.”

Dr. Gulati says all three tests were conducted in Darcel’s case because she had two risk factors - even though they have been under control: cholesterol and blood pressure. She also says Darcel was symptomatic: she noted that she was more tired than usual.

“Don’t ignore acute changes [like tiredness],” says Dr. Gulati. “if something is happening that was not before, let your doctor know. For example, if you never had shortness of breath during or after going up stairs, but lately you have, get it checked out.”

Additionally, Dr. Gulati notes the American heart Association released new data in 2011 regarding new potential risks for developing heart disease that affect women in particular (noted below with *). For additional details, visit the American heart Association (AhA) website at heart.org, keywords: 2011 AhA women’s guidelines.

non-Controllable risk Factors• Family history of premature

coronary artery disease or stroke (in male family members under 55 or females under 65)

• Age (55 or older)• Post-menopausal or have had

ovaries removed• During a pregnancy, experienced

pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure) or gestational diabetes, or you delivered a low birth-weight baby*

Controllable risk Factors• High blood pressure

(130/85 or higher)• High cholesterol (200 or higher)• Diabetes• Being overweight or obese• Physical inactivity (little

to no exercise)• Smoking or using

tobacco products• Metabolic syndrome (insulin

resistance that occurs if three of the following are present: waist circumference of 35 inches or more in women, triglycerides at 150 mg or higher, HDL cholesterol at less than 50 mg

in women, high blood pressure, fasting glucose at 150 mg or higher)

• Increased C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, indicating inflammation (including rheumatoid arthritis or lupus)*

• Using birth control pills, especially if you are also a smoker

Heart attack symptoms More Typical in Women• pressure, tightness or an

ache in the chest• neck, jaw, back or

abdominal discomfort• shortness of breath

• stomach upset or nausea • vomiting • indigestion or heartburn• unusual fatigue

Pre-heart attack symptoms Usually occurring one week to six months before a heart attack• unusual fatigue• sleep disturbance• shortness of breath• chest pain• indigestion• anxiety• pain in shoulder blade

or upper back

Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Her exceptional commitment to the study of women and cardiac disease has won her numerous awards and distinctions, including being named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s Top 40 Under 40. She will be honored in February with a prestigious Red Dress Award, presented by Woman's Day, for making a significant impact in the fight against heart disease in

women (read about this in the Spring 2012 Quarterly). Martha is a member of numerous advisory boards and societies, and her research has been featured in hundreds of newspapers across the world. She recently co-authored Saving Women’s Hearts: How You Can Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease With Natural and Conventional Strategies (Wiley Publishing, 2011. ISBN: 0470678453).

Dr. Martha Gulati


Saves Alumna’sSo when she went in for her first cardiovascular test on Feb. 28, 2010, she and her doctor were shocked to learn she had at least 90 percent blockage in a main coronary artery. She required double bypass surgery that day.

It all started thanks to a group of women Darcel plays bridge and canasta with regularly. They would discuss an array of topics, including health and checkups. When they brought up their cardiologists and how they’d all had their hearts examined, Darcel realized she had never been tested for heart disease. But even more so, she thought it would be a good idea for her husband, Fenner, to also get checked because he had a family history.

Darcel and Fenner had a series of cardiac examinations and

received a call the next day that Fenner’s tests were clear, but one of Darcel’s came back abnormal. Darcel next had a cardiac catheterization to check blood flow and blood pressure in the heart.

“Twenty minutes after the procedure, the cardiologist came out with a funny look on his face,” says Darcel. “He said, ‘I didn’t expect to find this. You are at least 90 percent blocked at what we call the widow maker, and you need a double bypass.”

The surgery was performed that same afternoon at Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institutes (Houston, Texas). Darcel’s husband, Fenner, serves on the board for Memorial Hermann Foundation and is good friends with renowned heart surgeon Dr. Mike Sweeney, who conducted the surgery.

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With the urgency and hurriedness of it all, Darcel says there was no time to think about the gravity of the situation: “Only after a meeting with Dr. Sweeney in the operating room, and he gently telling me about the procedure and how they would be stopping my heart, did I realize this was the real deal.”

“I guess this was the best way to do it though,” she jokes. The surgery was successful, but the Wellers learned afterward that

the blockage had actually been at 98 percent. Because of the severity and location of the blockage, the surgeon said Darcel would have been dead in a month.

“I thank God for his blessing,” says Darcel. “I never thought much about a cardio test. I had been a little tired at the time, but thought it was due to babysitting my grandchildren. I never had true signs of heart distress.”

Today, Darcel says she feels great. She has a checkup every six months and cardiovascular tests annually. She has not had to change her lifestyle, and the only medication needed is what she had already been on for blood pressure and cholesterol. She continues to serve in volunteer roles representing Alpha Phi International, including as Alpha Phi’s Kingwood, Texas, Alumnae Panhellenic representative for the past 30 years.

Darcel describes how the experience has changed her: “It’s a miracle that this happened. It renewed my faith in God. My relationships with my husband, family and friends are more special. I don’t want to take anything for granted.”

She adds, “I have four small grandchildren who live nearby, and I want to make sure I’m creating memories for them.”

Since her bypass, Darcel is spreading the word about the importance of being screened for heart disease. She says she has brought her cardiologist 11 new patients. “At least three found out they needed medical attention,” she says.

“Women are pretty well attuned to getting regular mammograms and gynecological exams,” she says. “They should also be getting tested for heart disease. My decision to do so saved my life.”

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What Is the Widow Maker?the nickname for the heart’s left artery that, when blocked, causes a massive heart attack that will likely lead to a sudden death. the blockage is made up of platelets streaming to the site of a ruptured cholesterol plaque. When this happens, there is a five-minute window of time to receive emergency care.

What Is a double Bypass?During a double bypass, blood vessels are taken from another area of the body, typically the leg, and grafted onto the heart vessel around the blockage to literally reroute the flow of blood. if two vessels are blocked and need to be bypassed, the surgery is referred to as a double bypass.


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BrITIsH COLuMBIaBritish Columbia Sisters cheered on the Vancouver Canucks hockey team during the spring and enjoyed a beach barbecue during the summer. Alumnae can be found all over the world, as some recently relocated for new career opportunities to Paris, Toronto, London and Australia.

Contact: Nav Sidhu (Beta Theta-British Columbia), [email protected]

QueBeCQuebecMembers enjoyed a potluck meal at Gillian Kumka’s (Beta Eta-Manitoba) house, a Founders’ Day celebration and a holiday shopping event. Sisters look forward to a trip to Quebec City in February.

Contact: Cindy Auger (Eta Chi-Bishop’s), [email protected] Facebook: Alpha Phi Quebec Alumnae Chapter

uNITED STATES

CaLIFOrnIaSan FranciscoThe chapter’s newly formed revitalization committee is in place, led by President Bailey Douglass (Gamma Zeta-Puget Sound), and members have hosted two events to spread the word. Sisters have enjoyed happy hour events, began a book club and helped local collegiate chapters with recruitment.

Contact: Bailey Douglass, [email protected] Facebook: San Francisco Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Long Beach Alumnae and CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) collegians gathered at the chapter house to hand-sew comfort pillows given to heart patients after surgery for the Cardiac Care Unit at Miller’s Children’s Hospital. Fifty pillows were created. Just as significant were the friendships built during the event.

Contact: Rachael Harrison Lingle (Theta-Michigan), [email protected] Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae - Long Beach Chapter

Silicon ValleyAlumnae enjoyed a day at the races at Golden Gate Fields and martinis and manicures at the swanky Hotel Valencia. The annual Founders’ Day celebration, chaired by Deanna Del Grande (Beta Psi-San Jose State) at the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara, was attended by more than 200 alumnae and collegians. Check out the chapter’s website for future events.

Contact: Karen Siegel Fitting (Eta Alpha-New Hampshire), [email protected] Web: siliconvalleyphis.org Facebook: Silicon Valley Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

FLOrIdaDaytona Beach Alumnae gathered at the Panhellenic scholarship fundraising luncheon where Martha Greenleaf Halling (Gamma Phi-Florida State) was recognized; the annual awards are now named in her honor. Martha has been instrumental in coordinating the awards for several years and currently is battling ALS. She is a treasure and inspiration to Alpha Phi and her community. The next alumnae gathering is a potluck at Lorilyn Hamlin Prioletti’s (Delta Eta-Adrian) home in February.

Contact: Linda Lampman (Pi-North Dakota), [email protected]

Emerald CoastMembers celebrated the alumnae chapter’s second anniversary with dinner at the restaurant where the chapter was first organized. They welcomed International Executive Board Director Susan Weiskittle Barrick (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) and Foundation Director of Philanthropic Campaigns Nancy Owen Craig (Beta Chi- Bucknell) at a luncheon at Finz Restaurant on the Gulf.

Contact: Terri Rolik Dalsky (Beta Omega-Kent State), [email protected]

Jacksonville First Coast Members spent a getaway weekend at St. Simons Island, Georgia, hosted by Melanie White Cabiness (Epsilon Phi-NC State). They gathered at a local restaurant for a meeting and to socialize. Sisters celebrated Founders’ Day with a ceremony and luncheon.

Contact: Lucy Kazarovich (Delta Upsilon- Baldwin-Wallace), [email protected] Web: sites.google.com/site/alphaphijaxfl

MiamiWhitney Manson (Beta Pi-USC) hosted a wine tasting in her home. The event included a guest speaker from the wine industry who taught alumnae how to distinguish different wines, as well as proper etiquette during tastings. Members held a joint event with the Ft. Lauderdale alumnae chapter to celebrate Founders’ Day.

Contact: Pia Lestrade Dahms (Iota Lambda-Connecticut), [email protected] Web: miamialphaphi.wordpress.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae of Miami

ILLInOIsChicago Western Villages Members enjoyed a nature walk and picnic lunch in Woodridge. They held a joint Founders’ Day celebration with DuPage Valley alumnae.

Contact: Chris Williams Barr (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), [email protected] Facebook: Chicago Western Villages Alpha Phi

LONG BeACH, CALiF. Alumnae and CsU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) collegians hold a sewing party for Miller’s Children’s Hospital.

CHiCAGO WesterN ViLLAGes, iLL. Members enjoy a nature walk.


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IOWaEastern Iowa The chapter meets monthly for lunch. They have supported Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta) and Iowa (Delta Epsilon) collegiate chapters, including assisting during recruitment and attending the pancake breakfast fundraiser at Delta Epsilon.

Contact: Jill Averett Flewitt (Beta Theta-British Columbia), [email protected]

KansasGreater Kansas City Sisters enjoyed a Burgers, Brats and Bordeaux event. They celebrated Founders’ Day with a ceremony and shared what Alpha Phi means to each sister. Members also enjoyed a holiday party.

Contact: Kelli Wilson Daly (Nu-Nebraska), [email protected] Web: kc-aphis.com Facebook: Greater Kansas City Alpha Phi Alumnae

Wichita Alumnae enjoyed a meet and greet at Whiskey Steakhouse. Members helped Wichita State (Gamma Xi) collegians with formal recruitment and joined them for an ice cream social. A wine tasting was hosted by Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State). The ivy circle enjoyed a sushi night at Kanai Restaurant. The chapter welcomed two new members who recently moved: Katie Glunt (Beta Upsilon-Oregon State) and Laura McAllaster Ruediger (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech).

Contact: Marcia Weddle, [email protected] Facebook: Wichita Alumnae of Alpha Phi twitter: WichitaAPhiAlum

KenTuCKYLexingtonMembers have enjoyed monthly dinners for more than a year. Area alumnae are invited to join the group.

Contact: Cassie Allison (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest), [email protected]

MassaCHusseTTsMetroWest MA The sixth annual Founders’ Day tea had the largest attendance yet. Members enjoyed dinner out and an annual holiday swap.

Contact: Deborah Travers Abbott (Theta Beta-Bryant), [email protected]

MIssOurIKansas City Metropolitan Alumnae celebrated Central Missouri (Theta Lambda) collegiate chapter’s 20th anniversary and the university’s homecoming weekend. They joined collegians to host a tailgate lunch, attend the football game and enjoy a reunion party and social.

Contact: Jamie Kluesner (Theta Lambda- Central Missouri), [email protected] Facebook: Kansas City MO Metro Alpha Phi Alum

MOnTanaMissoula Alumnae attended a wine tasting, helped with Montana (Chi) collegiate chapter’s formal recruitment and attended the chapter’s Red Dress Casino Night philanthropy event. Email the chapter’s president to receive chapter updates.

Contact: Allison Squires (Chi-Montana), [email protected] Facebook: Missoula Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi

nevadaNorthern Nevada Alumnae enjoyed a bowling night. Seven sisters participated in the American Heart Association Northern Nevada Heart Walk and raised more than $1,100.

Contact: Lydia Lapham (Beta Upsilon-Oregon State), [email protected] Web: sites.google.com/site/nnaphi Facebook: Northern Nevada Alpha Phi Alumnae

neW MeXICOAlbuquerqueFeatured Phi honors in the chapter’s fall newsletter went to Mary Lue Wickersham Cole (Gamma Delta-Kansas). She has served the chapter in many ways since she joined us in 1957, including social and philanthropy chairman, recording secretary and vice president of membership. Currently, she is treasurer, corresponding secretary and bridge chairman and spearheads the annual holiday project for needy families. She received the Michaelanean Award at the 1980 Convention in Albuquerque.

Contact: Barbara Christopher Swenson (Beta Mu-Alabama), [email protected]

neW YOrKNYC Metro Sisters pampered themselves with manicures and pedicures, traveled to The Cloisters museum and gardens and held a wine and cheese event. They celebrated Founders’ Day with brunch at a local eatery. Members also enjoyed a cooking class.

Contact: Jennifer Broadbent (Eta Iota-Pennsylvania), [email protected] Web: nycalphaphi.org Facebook: NYC Metro Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Phi

nOrTH CarOLInaCharlotte The chapter held a meet and greet event that welcomed new members. They celebrated Founders’ Day with brunch at a local bistro.

Contact: Stephanie Miller (Theta Xi-Shippensburg), [email protected] Web: www.queencityphis.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter of Charlotte

Greenville Area Alumnae met at University Chop House to celebrate Founders’ Day and friendships that have covered as

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many as 50 years. Sisters gathered at the East Carolina (Delta Alpha) chapter house to honor graduating seniors and recognize alumnae who have been members for 50 years. Area alumnae are welcome at chapter events. Contact the chapter’s president for more information.

Contact: Gail Burton Joyner (Delta Alpha-East Carolina), [email protected] Facebook: Alpha Phi - Greenville Alumnae Chapter

nOrTH daKOTaGrand Forks More than 200 alumnae from the U.S., Canada and Europe returned for North Dakota (Pi) chapter’s 100th anniversary celebration. Thank you to Margaret McErlane Anderson (Pi-North Dakota), daughter of chapter Founder Fannie Rose Terrett McErlane (Pi-North Dakota), for her generous support. Thanks also goes to Trisha Durbin Adamson and Lisa Phillips McCormick (both Pi-North Dakota) for helping collect donations for the study room and other fundraising for the chapter. The collegiate chapter is getting closer to the amount needed to install the house’s fire sprinkler system by 2014. Those who would like to donate may contact the chapter.

Contact: Kathy Lynch Ashe (Pi-North Dakota), [email protected]

OHIOAshland Area Alumnae enjoyed wine and tapas at the Happy Grape Restaurant in Mansfield, Ohio. They honored Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) new members with a dessert buffet. President Ann Hathaway Schar (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland) read from the chapter’s original songbook about the meaning of sisterhood. Alumnae shared memories, and new members revealed their favorite Alpha Phi experience thus far. Alumnae also supported the collegiate chapter’s Red Dress Gala by collecting items and providing gift baskets for the silent auction.

Contact: Ann Schar, [email protected] Facebook: Ashland Ohio Area Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

OKLaHOMaGreater TulsaMembers hosted an area event for collegians and their mothers during the summer. They created a beautiful

coffee and chocolate basket that was auctioned at the Oklahoma (Phi) chapter’s Red Dress Gala. Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with an afternoon tea.

Contact: Sonja Silva (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian), [email protected]

Oklahoma City Members raised $525 for the American Heart Association and honored Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) new graduates. During the summer, members were invited to a special sneak preview of “The Help” and launched a new website. They hosted a Founders’ Day tea for their legacies and Oklahoma City (Delta Delta) collegians. Alumnae enjoyed dinner at Pearl’s, a movie night and a holiday ornament exchange and dinner.

Contact: Bethany Anderson Brown (Phi-Oklahoma), [email protected] Web: okcaphialum.org Facebook: Oklahoma City Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

OreGOnPortlandAlumnae welcomed new members at a picnic during the summer. They met for a happy hour, hosted a Founders’ Day lunch with Linfield (Theta Alpha) collegians and cheered on runners during the Portland Marathon. Other events included a yoga night, a manicure/pedicure afternoon and dinner out.

Contact: Meagan Baker (Beta Rho-Washington State), [email protected] Facebook: Alpha Phis of Portland / SW WA

PennsYLvanIaNortheast PennsylvaniaMembers celebrated Founders’ Day with a sisterhood event including pumpkin picking at Roba Family Farms in Dalton. Sisters volunteered with a local community group and enjoyed a holiday party. Those in Northeast Pennsylvania should email Samantha Conter (Theta Xi-Shippensburg) at [email protected] to find out how to get involved.

Contact: Juliann Colotti (Theta Omega-Barry), [email protected] Facebook: Northeast Pennsylvania Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

sOuTH CarOLInaUpstate South Carolina Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day and recognized milestone anniversaries with brunch at The Green Room. They enjoyed a wine tasting, a holiday gathering and a paint and wine class. Sisters meet for lunch, dinner or happy hour each month. They will participate in an American Heart Association Heart Walk this spring. The chapter would love to welcome new members at future events.

Contact: Carol Butler Freeman (Zeta Mu-Colorado State), [email protected] Facebook: Alpha Phi Upstate SC Alumnae

TeXas Fort Worth Chapter officers met at Blue Mesa Restaurant to plan activities for the year. Members celebrated Founders’ Day with the Dallas and Suburban alumnae chapter at Tillman’s Roadhouse in the historic Bishop Arts District of Dallas.

Contact: LeLynne Waltman Knight (Zeta Nu- Texas Christian), [email protected] Web: fortworthalphaphi.com Facebook: Fort Worth Alpha Phi twitter: FtWorthAlphaPhi

North Tarrant County The chapter is in its third year. A dinner included prospective members. Sisters participated in a Founders’ Day ceremony, gathered at a restaurant in Grapevine for a gift exchange and helped the WFAA Channel 8 Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive.

Contact: Donna Garrett Marshall (Delta Beta- Texas A&M/Commerce), [email protected]

Northwest Houston Alumnae held a Heart of Gold event, selling back gold and raising money for the Alpha Phi Foundation’s Forget Me Not Fund. The chapter enjoyed a Grape Escape event with their “beaux.”

Contact: Susan Kimbrough Danbom (Gamma Iota- Texas Tech), [email protected] Facebook: NW Houston Alpha Phi Alumnae

San Antonio Alumnae gathered for a casino-themed open house. They attended the annual Panhellenic Association of San Antonio Girls Night Out event at Alamo Café, enjoying an evening with alumnae from other sororities. Sisters showed off their creative abilities at The Painted Plate.

Contact: Heather Canales DeCamp (Iota Beta-St. Mary’s), [email protected] Web: sanantoniophis.com Facebook: Alpha Phi San Antonio Alum

Wichita Falls Sisters celebrated Founders’ Day with sweet treats and joined Midwestern State (Gamma Omega) collegians to celebrate homecoming. Alumnae held a game night, attended the collegiate chapter’s annual Red Dress Gala and celebrated its graduating seniors. A holiday party

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was hosted by Amy Brandt Wardell (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State). Sisters also collected hygienic items and clothing for a local shelter for teenagers.

Contact: Shirley Johnston (Gamma Omega- Midwestern State), [email protected]

uTaHSalt LakeSisters were excited about the Utah (Beta Sigma) collegiate chapter’s recolonization and enjoyed helping with the efforts. They hold monthly dinners and periodic game nights. Contact the chapter if you are interested in joining their next activity.

Contact: Natalie Challier (Gamma Zeta-Puget Sound), [email protected] Web: saltlakealumnae.blogspot.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Salt Lake Alumnae Chapter

vIrGInIaNorthern Virginia Sisters hosted a welcome gathering and enjoyed a happy hour. George Mason (Eta Lambda) collegians joined alumnae for a Founders’ Day brunch. Other events included ice skating and dining out. They look forward to the annual Panhellenic play.

Contact: Olivia Wheeler Rabinowitch (Zeta Iota-Virginia), [email protected] Web: alphaphi-va.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae of Northern Virginia

Virginia PeninsulaFounders’ Day was celebrated in Newport News, Va., with the Hampton Roads ivy connection and Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) and Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta) collegians. President Lisa Gomez Eblen (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State) hosted, and it was the largest Founders’ Day celebration yet. Thanks go to Joyce Phillips Rayfield (Chi-Montana) for her continued support of this event. Ivy connection President Sarah McElwee Jaeschke (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) led the ceremony.

Contact: Lisa Eblen, [email protected] Facebook: Virginia Peninsula Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

WIsCOnsInMilwaukeeDuring the chapter’s Founders’ Day celebration, Bev Umaske Keller (Gamma Upsilon-Wisconsin/Milwaukee) was recognized for 50 years of membership.

Contact: Linda Robnett Short (Delta Psi- Wisconsin/Oshkosh), [email protected]

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neW aLuMnae CHaPTersCongratulations to the following chapter for recently receiving its charter!

Southern Ontario, Canada, Alumnae ChapterChartered: Oct. 18, 2011 Chapter President: Emily Campbell (Theta Eta-Western Ontario) email: [email protected]

Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters are revitalizing in the following areas:

❧ California San Francisco

❧ Florida Naples, Orlando

❧ indiana Indianapolis

❧ Massachusetts Boston

❧ Minnesota Minneapolis/St. Paul

❧ Montana Missoula

❧ New Jersey Central New Jersey

❧ Ohio Akron

❧ Pennsylvania Philadelphia Ivy Connection

❧ tennessee Nashville

Please contact Paige Stallings (Gamma-DePauw) at [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area.

VirGiNiA PeNiNsULA, VA. Posing during a Founders’ Day event are current and former presidents of the alumnae chapter and ivy connection: (from left) Lisa Gomez eblen (Gamma Omega-Midwestern state), Lynsey Foley (theta Phi-Christopher Newport), Amanda Godfrey (epsilon eta-Old Dominion) and sarah Mcelwee Jaeschke (theta Phi-Christopher Newport).

WiCHitA FALLs, texAs sisters congratulate Midwestern state (Gamma Omega) graduating seniors and welcome them as new alumnae.

sALt LAKe, UtAH Alumnae enjoy a second annual sisterhood retreat.


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BrITIsH COLuMBIaBritish Columbia (Beta Theta)Sisters participated in the annual SELF Challenge. A retreat at Sun Peaks Resort helped the chapter prepare for formal recruitment; they welcomed 24 new members. Sisters participated in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days and the university’s annual Day of the Longboat. They celebrated Founders’ Day with parents and alumnae at the New Bohemian Restaurant. They also hosted the AlphaTraz fundraiser in October.

Web: ubcalphaphi.com Twitter: AlphaPhiUBC

OnTarIOToronto (Xi)The chapter welcomed 10 new members following a successful recruitment. They hosted a clothing drive for a local school. The annual Red Dress Gala included a silent auction and two bands and benefited women’s heart health.

Web: alphaphixi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Toronto Xi Chapter

Western Ontario (Theta Eta)The chapter welcomed 21 new members following a successful recruitment. They celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary in October as part of their first Red Dress Gala.

Web: alphaphiuwo.com Facebook: UWO Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiUWO

Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta)Sisters welcomed 18 new members during formal recruitment. The chapter hosted the annual Move Your Phi’t: Heel Your Heart Edition, with participants completing a 3km walk in heels. The event raised more than $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters also held a Take Back the Night community event and enjoyed Parent’s Day.

Web: laurieralphaphi.com

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CaLIFOrnIaCSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)The chapter welcomed 38 new members and enjoyed a special visit from Gamma Kappa alumna and International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach). After winning the SELF Challenge, the chapter enjoyed a fun day at Disneyland and Build-A-Bear Workshop. Sisters also enjoyed volunteering at the Orange County Heart Walk.

Facebook: Alpha Phi CSULB Twitter: AlphaPhiCSULB

Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta)During Greek Week, members took first place in football and placed second in the lip sync competition. They hosted the second annual Capture-A-Phi philanthropy event and the chapter’s 35th anniversary luncheon.

Web: alphaphilmu.com Facebook: LMU Alpha Phi Twitter: LMUAlphaPhi

UC/Berkeley (Lambda)Sisters hosted a successful Red Dress Gala that was attended by many alumnae and parents. The chapter took first place in the Greek Week competition with the help of 46 newly initiated sisters. Sisterhood events included spending a day at the horse races and ice skating in San Francisco.

Web: calalphaphi.com Facebook: UCBAlphaPhi Twitter: CalAlphaPhi

UCLA (Beta Delta)Members were proud to receive the highest overall Panhellenic GPA for a second year running. They welcomed 56 new members. Sisters hosted the Mr. Greek philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. They celebrated sisterhood through a group yoga class, pumpkin carving and gingerbread house building.

Web: aphibruins.com Facebook: UCLA Alpha Phi Twitter: UCLA_AlphaPhi

University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma)Sisters were honored to receive three awards at the university’s 2010-11 Greek Awards: New Member of the Year, Outstanding Philanthropy and Chapter of the Year. The chapter welcomed nine new members during informal recruitment. Sisters also hosted an Alumnae Career Day at the chapter house.

Web: pacificalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - University of the Pacific

USC (Beta Pi)Sisters welcomed 65 new members following a successful recruitment. Bid Night had a theme of It’s A Pirate’s Life for Phis and included an appearance by Jack Sparrow, henna tattoos, fortunes told by a palm reader and fortune teller, and dancing the night away to a live band. They also hosted the annual Heart of Gold philanthropy event.

Web: uscalphaphi.org Facebook: USC Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiUSC

COLOradODenver (Iota Xi)A successful recruitment included a sisterhood video and Plinko for Philanthropy Day. The chapter celebrated Bid Day with 50 new members.

Web: dualphaphi.com Facebook: DU Alpha Phi Twitter: DUAlphaPhi

Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma)The chapter welcomed 25 new members during formal recruitment. They hosted the Phiesta philanthropy event and participated in homecoming week.

Web: unco.edu/greek/organizations/alpha_phi.html Facebook: Alpha Phi UNC

COnneCTICuTConnecticut (Iota Lambda)The chapter held an annual barbecue for parents and alumnae at the chapter house. They hosted the fall Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event to benefit My Sister’s Place, a local women’s and children’s shelter.

Web: alphaphiuconn.com Facebook: Alpha Phi UConn Twitter: AlphaPhiUConn

LOYOLA MArYMOUNt (ZetA BetA) the chapter takes first place in the football competition during Greek Week.

CsU/LONG BeACH (GAMMA KAPPA) sisters celebrate winning the seLF Challenge at Disneyland.


GeOrGIaGeorgia Tech (Iota Mu)The chapter hosted a successful fourth annual Red Dress Gala. Sisters enjoyed a New Orleans-themed homecoming, a spa day retreat and a ghost tour sisterhood event. Members look forward to Heart Health Week, their King of Hearts philanthropy event, Greek Week and participating in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service during the spring.

Web: gtalphaphi.org Facebook: Georgia Tech Alpha Phi

ILLInOIsDePaul (Iota Eta)Sisters welcomed more than 30 new members. Bid Day was themed Welcome to Royal-Phi, featured a castle, feather boas, beads and members in their finest princess tiaras, and was held at Medieval Times. The chapter hosted their first Eat Your Heart Out pancake breakfast to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Facebook: Alpha Phi DePaul

Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon)The chapter welcomed 11 new members during fall recruitment. Sisters hosted the fourth annual Mud Olympics philanthropy event that raised $1,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event had the largest attendance of the last four years.

IndIanaDePauw (Gamma)The chapter hosted a successful Red Dress Gala that featured a silent auction and dinner and raised more than $5,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Other events included a Tigerstock Tailgate fundraiser that raised money for a local shelter, a Phi Safari-themed informal and an annual sisterhood retreat.

Web: depauwalphaphi.blogspot.com Twitter: AlphaPhiDePauw

Indiana State (Delta Pi)Lindsey Skaza was named the university’s Greek of the Month. She was nominated by her peers and voted on by members of the Order of Omega.

Indiana U. Southeast (Zeta Epsilon)Sisters have been hosting Zumba classes the first Wednesday of every month to promote heart health on campus. They welcomed nine new members following formal recruitment.

Purdue (Delta Mu)The chapter hosted the annual Greek Open, an 18-hole golf scramble, to support women’s heart health. Fraternity men and their fathers were invited to compete, and Delta Mu sisters served as team coaches. A cookout was enjoyed by all at the chapter house following the tournament.

IOWaNorthern Iowa (Epsilon Theta)Sisters successfully implemented their first Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event. They raised more than $3,000 in three hours to support women’s heart health.

Web: alphaphiet.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Epsilon Theta Chapter Twitter: AlphaPhiET

KansasWichita State (Gamma Xi)The chapter had a successful recruitment, welcoming 30 new members. Catch the Phi-ver was this year’s recruitment theme. Sisters participated in intramural sports, community service projects and campus events.

Web: alphaphigammaxi.com Facebook: Wichita State Alpha Phi Twitter: WSUAlphaPhi

MaIneMaine (Delta Nu)Sisters had a successful formal recruitment. They were excited to be named Chapter of the Year by the university for the third year in a row.

Web: umainealphaphi.com Facebook: UMaine Alpha Phi

MarYLandMaryland (Delta Zeta)The chapter welcomed eight new members following recruitment. Collegians, families and guests enjoyed a successful Red Dress Gala, raising close to $7,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event included performances by two a cappella groups and a presentation about the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter also co-sponsored the Patient 9 Crabwalk, a 5k walk/run and crab fest that raised almost $4,000 for melanoma and skin cancer research.

Facebook: Alpha Phi University of Maryland

MassaCHusseTTsBentley (Zeta Rho)Sisters welcomed six new members during fall informal recruitment. They volunteered with the Poland Spring Green Team at Fenway Park during a Red Sox baseball game to help collect recyclables and promote sustainability. The chapter participated in a sorority football competition. They hosted the Alpha Traz philanthropy event, collecting nonperishable goods for a local soup kitchen and donations for the Alpha Phi Foundation. A parent and family luncheon featured good food and a Bentley Falcons football game.

Web: bentleyalphaphi.com

Boston (Eta)Taylor Watson was named BU’s Sorority President of the Year. Laura Doyle represented the chapter at Alpha Phi International's Emerging Leaders Institute. The chapter received a Most Improved GPA award from Panhellenic Council. They hosted a self-defense seminar and participated in Greek Week and enjoyed a sisterhood retreat in Salem, Mass. They also hosted the annual Jail ’N Bail philanthropy event.

Web: alphaphiboston.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Boston University

DePAUL (iOtA etA) sisters celebrate new members on Bid Day.

iNDiANA U. sOUtHeAst (ZetA ePsiLON) Chapter sisters host a themed Zumba class.


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Twitter: AlphaPhiBU

MIT (Zeta Phi)Sisters welcomed 35 new members following formal recruitment. They hosted a fall philanthropy event and participated in homecoming activities. They also were named to the MIT FSILG (Fraternities, Sororities and Independent Living Groups) honor roll, placing them with one of the top 10 GPAs among these groups.

Web: aphi.mit.edu Facebook: MIT Alpha Phi Twitter: MITAlphaPhi

MICHIGanMichigan (Theta)The chapter welcomed 55 new members following recruitment. Several sisterhood events were planned, including apple picking. They hosted the annual Red Dress Gala to support the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: alphaphitheta.com

Western Michigan (Delta Theta)The chapter earned five out of five stars at the Standards of Excellence ceremony presented by Panhellenic. They had a successful recruitment and hosted COB events, including an ice cream social and Phiesta taco night. The chapter will host their fourth annual Red Dress Gala in February.

Web: deltatheta-alphaphi.org Twitter: AlphaPhiWMU

MInnesOTaMinnesota (Epsilon)The chapter welcomed 29 new members following a successful recruitment. The chapter’s homecoming theme was Team America, with collegians wearing red, white and blue. The fall philanthropy event raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter enjoyed exchanges with other Greek organizations during the fall, including a football tailgate and pajama-themed event. They also hosted a Dad’s Day event at the opening Gopher football game.

Facebook: AlphaPhi Minnesota Twitter: AlphaPhiUMN

MIssOurICentral Missouri (Theta Lambda)Collegians initiated 21 new members into the chapter. Beth Little was a homecoming queen candidate. Alumnae were invited to celebrate the chapter’s 20th anniversary. Sisters raised more than $500 by hosting a favorite philanthropy event: Alphatraz. A sisterhood sleepover featured pizza and movies.

Web: alphaphiucm.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at UCM Twitter: AlphaPhiUCM

neBrasKaNebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi)The house’s lounge, chapter room, formal lounge and study room were redecorated during the summer. Alumnae and collegians assisted with the makeover. Sisters initiated 38 new members. The chapter was crowned homecoming champions, winning four out of the six competitions and placing in all six events. The women also received the highest sorority GPA on campus: 3.48.

neW JerseYSeton Hall (Eta Eta)Eta Etas participated in Meet the Greeks, community service activities, bake sales and movie nights. Sisters hosted a brunch for alumnae during University Weekend. They also hosted the chapter’s fifth annual Red Dress Gala.

Web: alphaphietaeta.webs.com

neW YOrKCornell (Delta)Collegians hosted the Ivy Man philanthropy event to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. They enjoyed a sisterhood event and hosted a dinner in celebration of Founders’ Day. Alumnae were invited to brunch at the chapter on homecoming weekend. Sisters co-sponsored

the Share Our Strength benefit dinner at Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity to help end childhood hunger. They also aided Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity with their Car Wash for the Cure philanthropy event to support breast cancer research.

Web: alphaphicornell.com

Rensselaer (Theta Tau)Sisters welcomed 15 new members following recruitment. They hosted an alumnae weekend that included a pottery painting event and participating in the university’s fifth annual Greek ChowderFest competition.

Web: alphaphi.union.rpi.edu Twitter: APhiThetaTau

Rochester (Theta Kappa)Members held a sisterhood event at Charlotte Beach. They celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary with their annual Red Dress Gala that included alumnae and family members from all across the country. The Alpha Traz fall philanthropy event raised money for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: uralphaphi.org Facebook: Rochester Alpha Phi

SUNY/Cortland (Eta Tau)Fall recruitment events included a pizza and board game night, barbecue and movie night. They welcomed 15 new members. Sisters were among those honored during a Greek convocation that was held to recognize academic excellence within fraternities and sororities.

Facebook: Alpha Phi SUNY Cortland

SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)Sisters hosted a successful alumnae weekend that also celebrated the chapter’s 15th anniversary. The chapter had the highest GPA on campus for the second semester in a row. They won the New Member Education Showcase for having the best new member program in the Greek community. They also won Greek Week this year.

Facebook: Theta Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi

reNsseLAer (tHetA tAU) Collegians and alumnae enjoy Greek ChowderFest.

WAsHiNGtON (siGMA) the chapter welcomes new members.


Syracuse (Alpha)The chapter’s fifth annual Red Dress Gala featured dinner, music and a silent and live auction. The chapter raised $11,000 to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: alpha-phi.net Facebook: Alpha Phi Syracuse University

nOrTH CarOLInaEast Carolina (Delta Alpha)Delta Alpha welcomed 27 new members during fall formal recruitment. For Family Weekend, sisters and their families enjoyed a barbeque and social. They celebrated Big and Little Sister Reveal. For homecoming, the chapter hosted a brunch with local alumnae. Fun new ideas were in the works for the chapter’s Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event, its first Red Dress Gala and a sisterhood retreat.

Web: alphaphiecu.org

nOrTH daKOTaNorth Dakota (Pi)Sisters celebrated the chapter’s 100th anniversary Oct. 21-23. The chapter hosted a successful 5K walk/run, with 225 participants, to benefit a local hospital.

Web: und.edu/org/alphaphi

OHIOAshland (Epsilon Alpha)Faculty and members of other campus organizations attended the chapter’s annual Red Dress Gala. They welcomed 26 new members following recruitment.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Epsilon Alpha

Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon)The chapter welcomed 17 new members during recruitment. Big and Little Sister Week festivities included a ceremony, race and cookout. Sisters dressed as Disney princesses and helped run games at the Princess Ball and Pumpkin Fest. The chapter hosted a car wash and the fourth annual Cardiac Arrest fall philanthropy event, raising more than $1,300 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters also hosted a Founders’ Day dinner for local alumnae.

Web: alphaphibwc.com Facebook: BWC Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiBWC

Dayton (Zeta Psi)After winning every competition during Greek Week, sisters took home the Greek Week champion trophy. They

welcomed six new members during informal recruitment. They hosted a new philanthropy event, the Phiesta Bowl flag football tournament.

Web: community.udayton.edu/studentorgs/alphaphi Facebook: Alpha Phi Zeta Psi Chapter - University of Dayton Twitter: UD_AlphaPhi

Kent State (Beta Omega)Sisters enjoyed this year’s homecoming keynote speaker, Bruce Jenner. They hosted the chapter’s second annual Eat Your Heart Out philanthropy event.

Facebook: Alpha Phi of Kent State University

Miami University (Gamma Nu)The chapter held their ninth annual King of Hearts competition that raised more than $2,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Members also participated in Greek Week and took first place in Bandstand.

Web: alphaphimuohio.com

OKLaHOMaOklahoma City (Delta Delta)The chapter Bid Day theme was J’adore Alpha Phi. Sisters celebrated the chapter’s 32 new members with a Super Phi theme. New members were initiated in October. The Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event raised $940.

Web: ocualphaphi.com

PennsYLvanIaDuquesne (Epsilon Iota)The chapter began the semester with a sisterhood event. They welcomed 11 new members through fall COB recruitment. Several alumnae showed their support by attending the chapter’s annual Red Dress Gala to benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: duqalphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Duquesne University

Twitter: DuqAlphaPhi

Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma)Sisters celebrated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a Tie One On event with Kappa Delta and Chi Omega sororities and raised more than $1,000. During homecoming weekend, sisters decorated a beautiful tent with cake pops and cupcakes to celebrate the return of several alumnae. They also hosted the fifth annual Alpha Male philanthropy event.

Web: fandmaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Zeta Sigma

West Chester (Epsilon Kappa)Sisters welcomed 29 new members on Bid Day. They hosted an alumnae holiday event to collect items to send to military men and women serving overseas.

Web: wix.com/wcuaphi/wcualphaphi#! Facebook: Alpha Phi West Chester University

sOuTH daKOTaSouth Dakota (Psi)The chapter welcomed 35 new members following fall recruitment. To celebrate Founders’ Day, sisters hosted an alumnae brunch and recognized collegians for outstanding academic achievement. The chapter showed school spirit throughout homecoming week. Senior Alissa Horn was recognized as a royalty finalist.

Web: aphisouthdakota.moonfruit.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at the University of South Dakota Twitter: USDAlphaPhi

TeXasTexas Tech (Gamma Iota)Blake Wagner proposed the idea for a new Hug a Bear philanthropy event, which will replace hard pillows used by patients at local hospitals following open heart surgery with teddy bears. They had already raised $730 within the

CsU/eAst BAY (etA DeLtA) Kaylee Mosher, Molly Agraviador and erika Martinez volunteer in Arusha, tanzania. they worked at an orphanage and a local school.

UsC (BetA Pi) Members enjoy a sunny day at the beach.


first two weeks of collecting donations to pay for materials. The annual Red Dress Gala featured a silent auction that made $12,000, doubling the amount raised last year. The chapter initiated 56 new members.

Web: techaphi.com

uTaHSouthern Utah (Theta Sigma)The chapter welcomed 24 new members following fall recruitment. Sisters enjoyed the annual homecoming parade and cheering on the football team with alumnae.

Web: alphaphisuu.com

vIrGInIaJames Madison (Theta Iota)Sisters enjoyed a successful fall recruitment and welcomed 55 new members. They celebrated the chapter’s 20th anniversary, welcoming alumnae ranging from founding members to recent graduates.

Web: alphaphijmu.org Facebook: JMU Alpha Phi Twitter: JMUAlphaPhi

Virginia (Zeta Iota)The chapter sponsored a Red Dress Brunch, where sisters and parents enjoyed healthy food and learned about women’s heart health. Sisters hosted the annual Parent’s Formal that featured dinner, dancing and a silent auction. A record amount was raised for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: alphaphiuva.com Twitter: APhi_UVA

Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron)The chapter participated in several other Greek groups’ philanthropy events, but their greatest achievement was the annual Red Dress Gala they hosted. The event was organized by Alli Sharper and included dinner and a raffle. It was a memorable night for collegians, their families and alumnae. The event raised more than $15,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: alphaphivt.celect.org

WasHInGTOnWashington (Sigma)The chapter welcomed 37 new members following fall formal recruitment. Sisters enjoyed a Founders’ Day celebration with Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta) collegians at the Olympic Hotel in Seattle. The chapter’s Red Dress Gala will be held on Feb. 4 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Seattle. For more information, visit the chapter’s website.

Web: students.washington.edu/alphaphi Facebook: Sigma of Alpha Phi University of Washington

WesT vIrGInIaWest Virginia (Beta Iota)The chapter had a successful formal recruitment and welcomed 28 new members. During homecoming, the chapter took first place during Greek Games, and Katie Pappa and Emily Dill were named to the homecoming court.

WIsCOnsInWisconsin (Iota)The chapter welcomed 52 new members following fall recruitment. Bid Day featured a celebration at the chapter house complete with food and a Phiesta theme. Members hosted the Red Dress Gala and included the implementation of new fundraising methods and more entertainment during the event.

Web: alphaphiiota.tumblr.com Twitter: AlphaPhiIota

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NOrtH DAKOtA (Pi) runners prepare for the chapter’s 5K walk/run.

sYrACUse (ALPHA) sisters enjoy the chapter’s red Dress Gala.

BritisH COLUMBiA (BetA tHetA) the chapter welcomes new members.

OKLAHOMA CitY (DeLtA DeLtA) New members are welcomed during a J’adore Alpha Phi-themed Bid Day.

MiAMi UNiVersitY (GAMMA NU) sisters celebrate after winning Bandstand during Greek Week.

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Alpha Phi’s Newest ColoniesThis spring, Alpha Phi will begin three new chapters at Northern Arizona University, Creighton University and Clemson University. Colonizations will take place in January 2012!

Northern Arizona University (NAU), in Flagstaff, Ariz., is presently home to Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta and Pi Beta Phi. The university’s Greek community has seen record growth and is supported by the fact that all of the Greek organizations reside in the same residence hall, Mountain View Hall.

Theta Delta chapter will return to Alpha Phi’s roll with the invitation to recolonize at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Alpha Phi joins Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Theta Phi Alpha, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi. Alpha Phi will participate in the first round of formal recruitment in mid-January and colonize shortly after. Collegians from Nebraska (Nu) and Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi) and local alumnae attended the presentation in October.

At Clemson University in Clemson, S.C., Alpha Phi joins 11 established sororities: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Kappa and Zeta Tau Alpha. Many local alumnae attended the presentation in November.

Thank you for your continued support of Alpha Phi’s extension programs!

if you would like to recommend a potential new member for charter membership, please email [email protected]. if you would like to volunteer for Alpha phi to support a new colony, please contact Megan Bouché at [email protected].

Extension update

Top: Alpha Phi International representatives join Phoenix alumnae at the NAU reception. Bottom left: Local alumnae and Alpha Phi International representatives attend the Clemson reception. Bottom right: Omaha alumnae and Alpha Phi International representatives support Alpha Phi during the Creighton presentation.

Milestone anniversariesCongratulations to the following collegiate chapters that celebrate milestone anniversaries in 2012!

140 YearsSyracuse (Alpha)

125 YearsDepauw (Gamma)

120 YearsMichigan (theta)

100 YearsOhio State (rho)

95 YearsOklahoma (phi)

90 Yearsillinois (Beta Alpha)Michigan State (Beta Beta)

65 Yearsindiana (Beta tau)Oregon State (Beta upsilon)

55 YearsMiami university (Gamma Nu)

50 YearsWestern Michigan (Delta theta)Wisconsin/laCrosse (Delta Kappa)

45 YearsAshland (epsilon Alpha)Butler (epsilon Beta)

40 YearsDelaware (epsilon Nu)

30 YearsCase Western reserve (Zeta pi)Bentley (Zeta rho)

25 YearsCSu/east Bay (eta Delta)Villanova (eta epsilon)

20 YearsShippensburg (theta Xi)

15 YearsSt. Mary’s (iota Beta)

10 YearsDepaul (iota eta)Wilfrid laurier (iota theta)George Washington (iota iota)

5 YearsDartmouth (iota Kappa)Connecticut (iota lambda)


Order OF OMeGa

akron (eta Gamma)Kay West

alabama (Beta Mu)Molly AndersonKatie AndrewsJulianne BurkeConstance BurnetteKayla GlassEmily GrenawayCara Anne NachtmanErin O’ConnorLaura OwensRachael Vaughan

appalachian state (Theta nu)Meghan Farley

arizona (Beta epsilon)Christina ClasbyElizabeth MercerAmanda Scarcella

arizona state (Gamma Pi)Lauren Jett

ashland (epsilon alpha)Ashley Sharpless

Baldwin-Wallace (delta upsilon)Caroline BachElizabeth MercadoLindsay Schaeffer

Ball state (delta rho)Rachel BuchholzKelly KovenJessica MurrayCassandra RyanLisa Willis

Barry (Theta Omega)Julia LethbridgeDanielle MartinezCatalina Miranda-MarinKristen SearsShakima St. ClairSarah Wolfer

Bentley (Zeta rho)Somyah DahdulRikki Lee LarsonBrianna PatersonCorey Marie Shaw

Bowling Green state (Beta Omicron)Caroline Geraci

British Columbia (Beta Theta)Christine ChenAlivia JelinskiJocelyne MakVenice NgHope TarverVictoria Webber

Cal Poly (epsilon Chi)Jennifer Creagmile

Case Western reserve (Zeta Pi)Disha HaqueSamantha O’Neill

Chapman (eta upsilon)Taylor LanfriedKrystal NungarayMegan Scolari

Christopher newport (Theta Phi)Lisa PaschDeanna Trail

Colorado (Beta Gamma)Nicole ComerAndrea MeliPatti ShumateShelby Vermilyea

Colorado school of Mines (Iota Zeta)Mary MonksDana MorrisLorae Tracy

Connecticut (Iota Lambda)Katherine AntonioKayla BassettKayla Jaeckel

Cornell (delta)Shivani KumarRebecca LeeDiana Simpson

Csu/Chico (Theta upsilon)Holly KellySamantha KrentzKatlin MorrisonEstelle PuccioDana Schaffer

Csu/northridge (epsilon upsilon)Dana AndersonStephanie GencurBrittney HoogervorstKathrin Perrella

Csu/san Bernardino (eta Beta)Lindsey MartinovichAlexandra OrrAlycia Suniga

dartmouth (Iota Kappa)Lindsey BeckettJaimie Berger

dePauw (Gamma)Kathleen ShipleySarah SteeleElizabeth Whitlatch

drake (Gamma Omicron)Rebecca Molly BassfordMegan Yulga

duke (Beta nu)Bogna BrzezinskaOlga MirMegan Riordan

duquesne (epsilon Iota)Elizabeth GlyptisMeghan McManimonKathleen Vetere RobertsClara Villanueva

elmhurst (Zeta Xi)Michelle FuocoBridget NolanGiana Wilkinson

Florida Tech (Theta Zeta)Kelli BrinkerBrittany ParkerErica RichardsonAmber Thomas

Franklin & Marshall (Zeta sigma)Victoria DaviesMadeleine FromellMariel KochevarAli NeugebauerLauren Southwick

Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)Laura Lanier

Illinois (Beta alpha)Alyssa CannataroAllison ClemensElizabeth Steger

Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron)Aliza M. FishbeinMaxi W. Gumprecht

Kettering (Iota epsilon)Jenny A. DunhamNicole FindlayKristi Grauf

Lafayette (eta sigma)Julie Pollack

Linfield (Theta alpha)Samantha CallenderAmy KestekBrenna PattersonHeather SnyderKatelyn SparksLindsey Thomas

Loyola Marymount (Zeta Beta)Ali ClarizioDeme DonnellyWhitney LavauxJenna ReynoldsKatie Stanley

Maine (delta nu)Emily Lavoie

Manitoba (Beta eta)Christina Kulbaba

Michigan state (Beta Beta)Melanie BorsonTaylor CohnLeah DunvilleDana HoltLauren KerwinChristine La Pak

Midwestern state (Gamma Omega)Chelsey FanchierAmanda Smith

Minnesota (epsilon)Carrie BensonJulia Rozman

Montana (Chi)Maria GradyKylie Johns

nebraska (nu)Cayla BerryMorgan Mannlein

nebraska/Kearney (delta Xi)Claire AylwardHilke BrandonCaitlin Foy

new Hampshire (eta alpha)Marisa CappadonaStephanie FarnhamJessica GullaAista KazlauskasJillian SmithJamie Sullivan

north Texas (Gamma eta)Lauren McKelveyMegan Randle

northwestern (Beta)Allison BedellLisa Shandley

Oklahoma City (delta delta)Emily Coleman

Old dominion (epsilon eta)Jennifer LeAshley PeckMegan Williams

Oregon (Tau)Brianna BernsteinKatelyn ConroyCatherine ScottStephanie Tarlow

Oregon state (Beta upsilon)Lindsay Wagner

Purdue (delta Mu)Monica DeProsperoMeredith Pierson

rensselaer (Theta Tau)Stacy ClarkAlexandra Colello

Lillian NevilleElisa Talcott Novelli

rochester (Theta Kappa)Alissa BrillDevin DennyJessica M. DeSanctisMarina IssaacsonAlyssa Michelle LordJennifer Panosian

san diego (eta rho)Alexandra Tapper

san Jose state (Beta Psi)Brittany ChanKristina Evans

seton Hall (eta eta)Megan DiBiaseChristine KaminskiChelsea NichikSamantha PeifferKerri Rogers

southern utah (Theta sigma)Sarah AlamshawChelsea ChaneyMarie HarveyMary Kathleen McDowellKeri MechamMichelle Mirci

st. Mary’s (Iota Beta)Kathy H. CasaresAlexandra N. Weber

sunY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi) Olivia Kenyon

Texas (Omega)Kelly AyersElizabeth CainArielle EnnisMara Kathleen Post

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)Erin BellKelsi ClarkJulie HeinrichElizabeth HendrixLauren HoganKimberly LeachChristy McCordBrittany MorrisonHeather MorrowAllisen SegersonErin SolomonSarah Tevebaugh

Tufts (Zeta Theta)Stefani Rubenfeld

uC/Berkeley (Lambda)Taryn Elliot

uC/Irvine (eta Kappa)Hayley GarsciaJordan GassnerJessica KrugerMaile A. Yee

unC/Wilmington (eta Xi)Lindsey Cobb

university of the Pacific (Iota Gamma)Jenna BabioneAmanda CabralBrenna Carrillo-ZazuetaLydia JohnsonStephanie LabasanRaquel Ravaglioli

usC (Beta Pi)Lauren BergmannAlyssa HansenKristin KirlandRebecca PayneKylie Welker

villanova (eta epsilon)Elizabeth AndradaKathryn FlanneryCasey FormanCristina LightEllizabeth MillerOlivia MurawskiErin O’LearyCaroline PerryKaki WehmannAlison WolfColleen Zagar

virginia (Zeta Iota)Lauren ElyAnnie ToulmanAdrian TroyAyn Wisler

Washington state (Beta rho)Laura AlbrightLauren La FontaineKindra Riley

Washington university (Zeta upsilon)Amanda BaranickAriel DobkinJenna KaufmanPaige RossDaryl Steiger

Western Michigan (delta Theta)Jessica MatthewsJessica NelsonMolly Pfau

Wichita state (Gamma Xi)Aleasha GreeneAndrea Holzwarth

Wisconsin (Iota)Alex BreamBrittany Copper

Wisconsin/La Crosse (delta Kappa)Danya DravisGreta FoleySamantha TarmannAubree Thelen

Congratulations Honor Society InducteesThe following women were inducted into Order of Omega and Gamma Sigma Alpha honor societies during the 2010-11 school year.


GaMMa sIGMa aLPHa

arizona (Beta epsilon) Mackenzie S. FanelleElise Michelle HansenKelly KeteyianKathleen V. KillionClaire Elizabeth Thornton

ashland (epsilon alpha) Amber GindlesbergerAshley Sharpless

Baldwin-Wallace (delta upsilon) Nicole M. CarloneChelsie M. HammondJennifer HasebeinMacy MarraElizabeth MercadoLindsay Schaeffer

Case Western reserve (Zeta Pi) Maya Ratnam

Csu/northridge (epsilon upsilon) Justine AvilaJackie ForsytheKristen GonzalezBianca Rose MacalusoNojheh NahaniKathrin PerrellaStephanie RileySara TakenTiffany WelshDana Wilson

Csu/san Bernardino (eta Beta) Ashley AlberiMegan JohnsonLindsey Martinovich

eastern Illinois (Zeta alpha) Alicia FunesAmanda TragarzKaitlin VanScooterAngela White

elmhurst (Zeta Xi) Angela FronteraBridget NolanKaylyn Woodhall

Kettering (Iota epsilon) Jenny DunhamNicole FindlayKristi GraufNatalie Slattery

Michigan (Theta) Nicole Ferszt

northwestern (Beta) Hannah Dawe

southern utah (Theta sigma) Sarah Michelle AlamshawVeronica CazaresBrooke DudleyShannon Louise HartlineKasandra Arisa HendersonCheri JohnsonMary Kathleen McDowellKeri L. MechamChingLing PoonKathryn Welch

sunY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi) Olivia KenyonJillian Leigh Tomlinson

uC/Irvine (eta Kappa) Nicole Rouse

Washburn (upsilon) Mashila FisherAbigail Zimmerman


Foundation

2010-11FOuNDATION

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

SIXTY-EIGHTundergraduate and graduate merit-based scholarships to Alpha Phi collegians and

alumnae totaling

$130,000$92,000 given in Forget Me Not Grants

to alumnae and collegiate sisters facing crisis (12% increase from Fiscal Year 2010)

Dear Sisters, Parents and Friends of Alpha Phi,

This year was one of both new beginnings and achievements for Alpha Phi Foundation.

ProgramsWe granted more than $400,000 to Alpha Phi Fraternity for innovative training and education programs, a 33 percent increase from FY10. We expanded the Emerging Leaders Institute to three sessions per year, adding another 50 participants to the program. We received nearly 300 scholarship applications, a 33 percent increase compared to the prior year. We gave more than $90,000 in Forget Me Not grants, a 12 percent increase from last year. We added another campaign to our Educational Housing Program, working with Maryland (Delta Zeta) on a refurbishing project for the chapter’s study areas.

FundraisingWe celebrated our collegiate chapters raising more than $1 million dollars in support of our mission – a first! We were the recipient of a generous challenge gift from Kathleen Feeney Hiemstra (Delta Theta-Western Michigan) to help fund a unique, three-volume history book project that will further protect and promote our heritage. We raised more than $21,000 in less than three weeks when we asked our donors via a simple email to support nearly 30 sisters in need because our Forget Me Not Fund was depleted for the fiscal year.

OperationsWe welcomed new staff members including Executive Director Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State). We experienced significant growth in our investments, a true testament to our leader’s patience and judicious management of the funds you generously donated to our organization. We continued our Founders’ commitment to remain connected with

sisters everywhere through the expansion of our online community, including the launch of a new website and the introduction of our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Once again, your generosity played a critical role in our success. Your investment in Alpha Phi Foundation propelled our philanthropic programs and helped fulfill our promise to all Alpha Phi women – to give each and every member the tools and resources necessary to develop her potential and make our world a better place.

Our vision for Alpha Phi Foundation focuses on forging innovative programs that answer emerging challenges facing women today and that have a direct and positive impact on Alpha Phi members and their communities. With your support, we will continue to provide educational leadership grants, scholarships and other assistance that help empower Alpha Phi members to become change agents, influencers and lifelong leaders.

In June, there will be another new beginning as the Foundation names its next Board Chair. It has been my pleasure and honor to serve this extraordinary organization, working side by side with our Board, staff and donors – like you – to move our mission forward. I know many more achievements are just around the corner for the Foundation, and I hope we can count on your continued support to make them possible. Thank you for always remembering our beloved Alpha Phi.

Loyally,

Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) Foundation Chair


$50,000 awarded through the Heart to Heart grant

to fund an outreach program at St. Luke’s Women’s Heart Center in Kansas City, Mo., to help women improve the day-to-day

management of their heart health

$400,000+ granted to fund innovative training and education programs

of Alpha Phi Fraternity, including the Emerging Leaders Institute, empowering women and developing the leaders

of tomorrow (33% increase from Fiscal Year 2010)

Alpha Phi Foundation Annual Financial ReportAlpha Phi Foundation’s financial statements are audited annually in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards. For the years ending June 30, 2011 and 2010, this independent audit was conducted by Legacy Professionals, LLP (Chicago, Ill.).

sTaTeMenTs OF FInanCIaL POsITIOn June 30, 2011 and 2010

asseTs 2011 2010

Cash And Cash equivalents $1,081,460 $1,776,030

receivables

Contribution receivable from remainder trusts 17,875 18,225

unconditional pledges receivable – Net 969,779 1,290,747

Bequest receivable 70,000 210,701

Accrued interest 16,834 11,636

Other receivable 2,700 –

prepaid expense 969 768

inventory 618 3,163

investments 6,922,696 4,263,092

property And equipment

Net of Accumulated Depreciation 525,523 554,915

Total assets $9,608,454 $8,129,277

LIaBILITIes and neT asseTs

liabilities

Accounts payable $35,499 $30,884

Accrued expenses 19,062 19,838

Scholarships payable 136,244 137,650

related party payable 10,264 5,465

Grants payable 244,552 160,751

Total Liabilities $445,621 $354,588

Net Assets

unrestricted $4,837,378 $3,216,186

temporarily restricted 342,528 581,817

permanently restricted 3,982,927 3,976,686

Total net assets $9,162,833 $7,774,689

Total Liabilities and net assets $9,608,454 $8,129,277

sTaTeMenTs OF aCTIvITIes Year ended June 30, 2011

unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted Total

revenue, GaIns and OTHer suPPOrT

Contributions

Appeal $1,364,798 $44,939 $101,334 $1,511,071

Community 288,207 – 6 288,213

leadership endowment – – 135,251 135,251

Other – 164,721 – 164,721

Bequests 176,984 70,000 – 246,984

Sale of Alpha phi Merchandise 3,062 – – 3,062

rental income 26,100 – – 26,100

investment income (loss) – Net 980,758 65,610 – 1,046,368

Change in the Value of Split-interest Agreements – – (350) (350)

Other 2,823 – – 2,823

Net Assets released from restrictions 814,559 (584,559) (230,000) –

Total revenue, Gains and Other support $3,657,291 ($239,289) $6,241 $3,424,243

eXPenses

Scholarships $131,024 – – $131,024

heart to heart projects 49,309 – – 49,309

Community projects 209,248 – – 209,248

Forget Me Not 45,000 – – 45,000

philanthropic and educational 785,887 – – 785,887

Total Program services $1,220,468 – – $1,220,468

Management and General 319,236 – – 319,236

Fundraising 496,395 – – 496,395

Total expenses $2,036,099 – – $2,036,099

Change In net assets $1,621,192 ($239,289) $6,241 $1,388,144

neT asseTs

Beginning of Year $3,216,186 $581,817 $3,976,686 $7,774,689

end of Year $4,837,378 $342,528 $3,982,927 $9,162,833


Know Your numbersAn informed heart is a healthy heart.

During a heart check up, your doctor

takes a careful look at your “numbers,”

including your cholesterol and triglyceride

levels, your blood pressure and more.

Knowing your numbers is an important

part of keeping your heart healthy. it can

help you and your doctor know your risks

and mark the progress you’re making

toward a healthier you.

the chart at right, provided by the

American heart Association, is a quick

overview of numbers you need to know

and the goals you need to reach.

Once you know a few key facts about

your numbers, you’ll be on your way to

mapping out a heart-healthy lifestyle for

you and your loved ones.

Factor Goal

Total Cholesterol Less than 200 mg/dL

LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol

LDL cholesterol goals vary:

less than 100 mg/dl Optimal

100 to 129 mg/dl Near Optimal/Above Optimal

130 to 159 mg/dl Borderline high

160 to 189 mg/dl high

190 mg/dl and above Very high

HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol 50 mg/dL or higher

Triglycerides < 150 mg/dL

Blood Pressure < 120/80 mmHg

Fasting Glucose < 100 mg/dL

Body Mass Index (BMI) < 25 Kg/m²

Waist Circumference < 35 inches

ExerciseMinimum of 30 minutes most days, if not all days of the week

Move Your Phi’t Returns to Convention with Celebrity HostAttendees at this year’s Convention will have an extra motivation to participate in the 6 a.m. Move Your Phi’t walk/run. They will be welcomed by “The Biggest Loser” contestant Courtney Rainville (Beta Zeta-Idaho). Courtney will share highlights from her experience on the show and how she lost more than 70 pounds. She will then lead the pack by being the first to step off on the walk/run course.

Courtney has struggled with weight since she was a little girl. She was born the youngest of four children in Lewiston, Idaho, and says that a poor diet, large portions, frequent snacking and little exercise led to her continued weight gain as she grew up. She was involved in sports in junior high and high school and used her social skills to draw attention away from her weight, even becoming student body vice president and homecoming queen. Courtney was the 2008 chapter president for Beta Zeta and graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in communications. Not long after, she moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., to work at an internet marketing company.

Courtney’s father had a heart attack two years ago, and shortly after, her grandfather died of a heart attack. With other overweight family members and a family history of high cholesterol, diabetes and heart attacks, Courtney is glad to be on a healthier path and

hopes her journey will inspire other members of her family to do the same.

Move Your Phi’t will take place on the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore the morning of Saturday, June 30. Participants will be encouraged to fundraise on behalf of their participation in this event. All proceeds will benefit Alpha Phi Foundation. More details will be provided in March 2012.

Before: Courtney Rainville arrives at the “Biggest Loser” ranch.

After: 70 pounds lighter, Courtney prepares to run a marathon.

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$10,000 Challenge Gift to Benefit Martha Jarvis Sutton Scholarship

In late September 2011, the women of Minnesota (Epsilon) marked the centennial anniversary of their chapter house. The celebration included a dessert reception attended by nearly 100 alumnae and collegians and was hosted by the house corporation board and Alpha Phi Foundation. Guests received a tour of the recently renovated facility, perused tables featuring memorabilia organized by decades and listened to remarks from Emily Staples Tuttle (Epsilon-Minnesota), who was initiated in 1947.

The highlight of the afternoon was the announcement of Karen McChesney Howe’s (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin/Stout) $10,000 challenge gift to increase the endowment of the Martha Jarvis

Sutton scholarship, which was originally established in 1997. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually in Martha’s memory to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate member of the Epsilon chapter. With Karen’s challenge gift, the hope is to grow the size of the scholarship to help future recipients meet the ever-increasing costs of education.

Karen, a longtime member of the Epsilon house corporation board and a current member of the Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors, chose this gift as a way to commemorate Epsilon’s legacy as the first Greek women’s house on the University of Minnesota campus. “It is my hope that this gift will inspire others to invest in Alpha Phi’s scholarship program and the deep belief in education that was so important to our Founders,” she said.

All Alpha Phi members, parents and friends are encouraged to invest in this giving opportunity and Alpha Phi Foundation’s scholarship program. Gifts, pledges and corporate matching gifts designated for this project will be matched dollar for dollar and will enable Alpha Phi Foundation to increase the size of this annual scholarship. To make a gift, mail a check payable to Alpha Phi Foundation to 1930 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Credit card donations are accepted by phone at 847.475.4532 or online at alphaphifoundation.org (please note “Karen Howe Challenge Gift” in the honor/memorial section).

alpha Phi Foundation scholarship applications available Onlinethe application deadline for the 2012-

13 school year is March 31, 2012. the

scholarship application is available

at alphaphifoundation.org (keywords:

apply scholarships).

Alpha phi Foundation supports

women in all stages of their

education, awarding nearly $150,000

in scholarships to approximately

75 collegiate and alumnae members

annually. recipients are selected by

the Foundation scholarship committee

on the basis of the applicant’s

scholastic record, service to Alpha

phi and the community, campus

involvement and recommendations.

Alpha phi Foundation scholarships

are made possible by our generous

donors and are available to all

initiated members in good standing

with Alpha phi Fraternity. email

[email protected] for more

information about the program.

Give a Gift from the Heart this February

February is heart Month in North

America. Show your support of

improving women’s heart health by

making a gift to Alpha phi Foundation

in honor or in memory of a special

woman in your life. When you do,

you enable us to fund critical life-

saving research and education that

means longer, fuller lives for women

everywhere. Donate today at

alphaphifoundation.org.

Karen McChesney Howe (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin/Stout) contributed a $10,000 challenge gift to the Martha Jarvis Sutton Memorial scholarship fund.

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Please note: class year listed in parentheses is year of initiation.

Alumna Initiate (Alpha Lambda)

LaVern Riley Williams (’90), Aug. 12, 2011.

Akron (Eta Gamma)Margeau N. Stumphauzer (’01),

Sept. 25, 2011.

Alabama (Beta Mu)Dorothy Lancaster Renneker

(’38), Sept. 14, 2011.

Boston (Eta)Catherine Maitland Hallock

(’37), Aug. 17, 2011.

Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron)

Helen Kastner Greene (’46), Sept. 13, 2011.

Butler (Epsilon Beta)Alison Burns Kissling (’67),

April 1, 2011.

Colorado (Beta Gamma)Edna Roberts Herzberg (’34),

June 12, 2011.Marilynn Babington Nussbaum

(’47), Sept. 14, 2011.

CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)

Jane Carner Cook (’56), July 1, 2011.

Denison (Beta Kappa)Dorothy Bradley Fergusson

(’50), July 29, 2010.Elizabeth Lamont Powell (’34),

Oct. 8, 2011.

Indiana (Beta Tau)Vera Jean Jones Leamon (’49),

Aug. 16, 2011.Shirley Flanagan Rumple (’61),

July 26, 2011.

Iowa (Delta Epsilon)Joan Weaver Cross (’61),

June 21, 2011.Pam Bartels Morris (’63),

July 25, 2011.

Kansas (Gamma Delta)Marian Jenkins Epp (’50),

May 3, 2011.Lois Fisk Hilburn (’53),

Oct. 23, 2010.Gloria Beam Davis (’56),

Aug. 15, 2011.

Maryland (Delta Zeta)Erin Clarke Raleigh (’89),

July 25, 2011.

Miami University (Gamma Nu)Virginia “Bonnie” Bonnell

Severs (’65), July 22, 2011.

Michigan (Theta)Doris Egan Sperlich (’48),

July 30, 2011.

Minnesota (Epsilon)Betty Webster Curtin (’43),

July 19, 2011.Jane Saylor Heffelfinger (’46),

June 22, 2011.Louise Amundson Pasternecki

(’41), Aug. 25, 2011.

Missouri (Omicron)JoAnn Bogdanor Reynolds

(’59), Oct. 4, 2011.Jeanne Foster Shepard (’52),

Sept. 3, 2011.

Montana (Chi)Joan Engelking Christensen

(’44), July 29, 2011.Jean Smith McCrea (’44),

July 16, 2011.

Nebraska (Nu)Milrae Anderson

(’41), Oct. 4, 2011.Dorothy Askey Kingery (’39),

Oct. 5, 2011.

North Texas (Gamma Eta)Eloise Mills Brandon (’55), Sept.

4, 2011.Christina Kenneaster

Wainwright (’86), July 31, 2011.

Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma)

Kirsten Eitel Herring (’87), Sept. 25, 2011.

Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta)Natalie Claussen Rogers (’95),

Aug. 14, 2011.Mary Ann Lust Thompson

(’70), July 9, 2011.

Northwestern (Beta)Louise Engstrom Daily (’37),

Aug. 13, 2011.Mary Miller DesJardins (’54),

Sept. 13, 2011.

Ohio State (Rho)Tarita McKinley Noble (’56),

May 14, 2011.Jean Ferris Ruh (’41),

Feb. 5, 2011.

Oregon (Tau)Karla VanLoan Boyd (’49),

April 9, 2011.Teisha J. Helgerson (’88), Sept.

29, 2011.Barbara E. Jones (’41),

July 18, 2011.Barbara J. Kennedy (’53),

June 26, 2011.

Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta)Geraldine Alexander Carlson

(’53), March 20, 2011.

Richmond (Eta Pi)Ella Townsend Clarke (’93),

Dec. 16, 2010.

Rollins (Beta Lambda)Janet Harrington Weidmann

(’39), Sept. 27, 2011.

San Diego State (Gamma Alpha)

Barbara Morton Daniels (’49), June 29, 2011.

San Francisco State (Eta Theta)Elaine Smith Hayes (’88),

July 16, 2011.

San Jose State (Beta Psi)Carolyn Goodhue Phillips (’53),

Aug. 13, 2011.

Texas (Omega)Lois Whitesell Black (’45), Oct.

14, 2011.Jane Brannen Dodson (’49),

Aug. 22, 2011.Mary Gunter Domask (’44),

July 23, 2011.Dianne Sabom Grammer (’64),

Aug. 18, 2011.

UC/Berkeley (Lambda)Linda McCutchan Hill (’69),

Sept. 14, 2011.Elizabeth Hook Lehe (’36), Aug.

22, 2011.Barbara Brand Mackey (’40),

Sept. 24, 2011.

UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta)

Joan Skinrood Caldwell (’75), Sept. 5, 2011.

UCLA (Beta Delta) Barbara Chambers Knutson

(’40), July 25, 2011.Jane Higgins Nash (’48), Sept.

30, 2011.

USC (Beta Pi)Jeanne Pilling Morger (’45),

June 22, 2011.

Washburn (Upsilon)Dorothy Brink Armstrong (’29),

Aug. 5, 2011.Billie Eldringhoff Carpenter

(’47), March 1, 2011.Beverly Eldringhoff Casey

(’47), July 25, 2011.

Washington (Sigma) Ann Gardiner Armstrong (’46),

Aug. 3, 2011.Virginia Baxley Brown (’39),

Feb. 20, 2011.Jacqueline McDonald Houston

(’55), Sept. 14, 2011.

Washington State (Beta Rho)Elizabeth Kaiser (’68), Dec.

16, 2010.Carol Simpson Osborn (’49),

May 1, 2011.Marion Copeland Otteraaen

(’51), Nov. 6, 2010.

West Virginia (Beta Iota)Harriet Corder Fowler (’35),

Sept. 17, 2011.

Whitman (Beta Phi)Barbara Sterne Jensen (’48),

Dec. 17, 2010.


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save the date!Ohio State (rho) Chapter Centennial CelebrationApril 27-29, 2012For information, contact Marti Timura Worth at [email protected] or Dale Deubler at [email protected].

For reservations, contact Jennifer Drake Sneed at [email protected]. Registration will be limited to the first 200 alumnae responding.

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a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run) 50,450 129,400b. Paid Circulation 1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 49,508 128,465 2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 0 0 3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers

and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS 0 0

4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS 0 0c. Total Paid Distribution 49,508 128,465d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 0 0 1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 0 00 2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies on PS Form 3541 0 0 3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes

Mailed through the USPS 0 0 4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail 0 0e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 0 0f. Total Distribution 49,508 128,465g. Copies Not Distributed 942 935h. Total 50,450 129,400i. Percent Paid 100% 100%

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION1. Publication Title: Alpha Phi Quarterly2. Publication No.: 014-6803. Filing Date: 9/19/114. Issue Frequency: Quarterly5. No. of Issues Published Annually: 46. Annual Subscription Price: $25.007. Mailing Address of Publication: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman

Ave., Evanston, Cook County, IL 60201-3214 Contact Peron: Christine Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief Telephone: 847.316.8920

8. Mailing Address of Headquarters: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214

9. Publisher: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214

Editor: Christine Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214

Managing Editor: Christine Spiegel, Editor-in-Chief, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-321410. Owner: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL

60201-321411. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders

owning or holding one percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: None

12. The purpose, function and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months.

13. Publication Title: Alpha Phi Quarterly14. Issue Date of Circulation Data Below: 10/15/11

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