Winter 2013 Alpha Phi Quarterly

A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888Vol. 125, No. 1 Winter 2013

Inside:

The Power of Sisterhood

Making a House a Home

The Alpha Phi Badge: Much More than a Piece of Jewelry

Honoring Our Founders

This sister was surprised by the answer, and you might be too.

Are You Having aHeart Attack?

MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

International Executive BoardPresident: Linda Long BolandVice President: Amy Jordan TvrdikSecretary/Treasurer: Susan McNeiceSusan Weiskittle BarrickValerie LawlorTobi Board NielandCoree SmithEx-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC DelegateEx-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, Executive DirectorEx-officio: Diane Spry Straker, Foundation Chair

Foundation DirectorsChair: Diane Spry StrakerVice Chair: Karen McChesney HoweTreasurer: Judy EthellSecretary: Jean Creamer HodgesJenny Holsman TetreaultColleen SirhalMary Beth Cooleen TullyDarcel Atwill WellerEx-officio: Linda Long Boland, International PresidentEx-officio: Ann Brinkman Carstensen, Executive Director

National Housing CorporationPresident: Wendy Deems SuggTreasurer: Lisa Janes RipleyJane Kirby ArkesChristina Boyle

Sue “Shelley” SutherlandEx-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, 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 KirlandLindsey Delia MayoSusan McNeice

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Message from the International President

Dear Sisters,Can you keep a secret? Recently, I celebrated

a milestone birthday, and I’ve been hesitant to mention it. I’m not one who likes to draw attention to myself, especially when that attention might involve noticing the gray in my hair or the fine lines on my face. Alpha Phi is also celebrating a milestone birthday this year, and being a part of this great celebration has helped me come to terms with my own feelings about marking the passing of time.

Collegians and alumnae everywhere celebrated Founders’ Day 2012. There were large events where more than 100 sisters gathered to honor the Original Ten. There were small luncheons with four to six alumnae, some in their 80s, who sat for hours talking and laughing about their Alpha Phi experiences. Alpha Phi International, for the first time, hosted four Founders’ Day events — in Austin, Texas, New York City, N.Y., Raleigh, N.C. and Los Angeles, Calif. They were a great success. Members of all ages from collegiate chapters across North America came together to connect, to be inspired, to feel proud and to remember Alpha Phi. Social media absolutely exploded on Oct. 10 with posts and pictures recognizing the founding of our Fraternity.

Our purpose in celebrating Founders’ Day isn’t just about getting older or simply surviving. It’s about recognizing all we have accomplished over 140 years: accomplishments like building the first chapter house for women, designing the first sorority website, collegiate chapters that have raised more than $9.5 million for Alpha Phi Foundation, new chapters on campuses like Cambridge-Area Panhellenic Council (colonizing in spring 2013) and Louisiana State (colonizing in fall 2013). We have so much for which to be proud. We have lived up to the expectations of our Founders, we have built a lasting sisterhood, and we aren’t done! Most importantly, we’ve kept our promise – the promise each of us made during initiation – we remember Alpha Phi. I’ve decided to adopt this attitude as I continue to celebrate my big birthday this year. To reflect on family, friends and accomplishments while recognizing there is still much left to do. I have a special celebration planned with – who else – my Alpha Phi sisters. I can think of none better to mark this occasion with than those fabulous women with whom I pledged in 1980, who know me best and love me anyway.

Our Fraternity looks fabulous. Unlike some of us, she has aged without a wrinkle. Happy birthday to us!

Alpha Phi Toujours,

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

Linda Boland attends a Founders’ Day celebration hosted by Alpha Phi International in New York City. Pictured (from left) are Hofstra (Theta Mu) Recruitment Advisor Emily Conboy (Theta Iota-James Madison), Linda Boland and Collegian Abby Littleton (Theta Mu-Hofstra).

CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) hosts a Founders’ Day event for collegiate chapters in the southwest. Pictured are (back, left) Laura Jen Kin Berger, (front, left) Dana Kadowaki Bettwy, (front, right) Lisa Wermich Head and (back, right) Linda Boland (all Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach).

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ContentsLETTERS TO THE EDITOR ...........................................2

Honoring Our Founders .............................................4

The Alpha Phi Badge: Much More than a Piece of Jewelry ..............................................6

PEOPLE ....................................................................8

Would You Recognize If You Were Having a Heart Attack? ............................10

The Power of Sisterhood Alumna with Brain Tumor Feels Support .................13

ALuMNAE PRIDE .................................................... 14

REuNIONS ............................................................. 19

HOuSING HIGHLIGHTS Making a House a Home ......................................20

ON CAMPuS ....................................................22

Collegiate Chapters Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2013 .........................................27

EXTENSION uPDATE ...............................................28

Potential Member Form ........................................... 29

Honor Society Inductees ......................................... 30

ALPHA PHI FOuNDATION ......................................32

Message from the Foundation Chair ...............32

Annual Financial Report .................................. 33

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Heart to Heart Grant .................................. 34

Make a Will Your New Year’s Resolution .......... 35

SILENT CHAPTER ....................................................36

Bulletin Board ............................................................37

CORRECTIONIn the Fall 2012 Quarterly, Janet Roach Rod (Omega-Texas), a 1987 initiate, was inadvertently omitted from the listing of sisters celebrating their 25-year anniversaries. Alpha Phi International regrets the error.

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Letters to the Editor

Alumnae Respond to Fall 2012 FeatureI was so pleased to receive my Fall 2012 Alpha Phi Quarterly today and see two of my favorite organizations represented on the cover: Alpha Phi and the Miss America Organization. As the article says, both groups do an amazing job empowering young women and developing leadership skills while building a sisterhood of friendship that will last through the years.

I would encourage Alpha Phi sisters across the U.S. to check out the various state sites for Miss America (missamerica.org). Local pageants can be a great source of scholarship funds. We all know Alpha Phis are bright, talented and geared toward service, so it is a great fit with the Miss America Organization.

— Alice Lehne Leonatti (Omicron-Missouri), Miss Missouri Board

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Specials Thanks to Oregon State CollegiansI had to write to you about the amazing group of ladies I have the pleasure of cooking for at Oregon State (Beta Upsilon). I have been their cook since February 2007, and I’ve always told everyone “I have the nicest girls on campus.” This would be true even if they had not shocked me with their overwhelming support for the nonprofit I started in March 2011.

I created Hannah’s Hope Child Assault Prevention with my daughter, Hannah, to bring community awareness about the problem of assault and bullying in schools and to provide trained facilitators to teach children how to protect themselves from these situations.

I told the [Beta Upsilon] women about my nonprofit to make them aware in order to keep them safe. I only asked for help spreading the word about an upcoming fundraiser by posting signs around campus. To my amazement, the women started their own Hannah’s Hope fundraising committee and have since raised more than $1,600 through campus and community fundraisers,

presentations and sales of Hannah’s Hope bracelets. They even voted to donate a significant amount from their social accounts to Hannah’s Hope. In addition, house mom Jane Stevens and even the house boys got involved and have been very supportive.

The Alpha Phis are a big reason we were able to raise the necessary funds to make the dream a reality. We completed training with the International Center for Assault Prevention in September 2011.

In addition, collegian Lacey Johnson and alumna Natalie Swartzendruber (both Beta Upsilon-Oregon State) also completed the three-day training program, became certified facilitators and now serve on the Hannah’s Hope board.

I owe an enormous amount of gratitude to “my girls” for all they have done to support Hannah’s Hope and me.

— Alicia Jacob, Cook Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) Chapter of Alpha Phi

It is with some confusion that I understand the decision to place, as cover article, “More than a Crown: 2013 Miss America Contestants Debunk the Beauty Pageant Stereotype”, in the Fall 2012 Quarterly. This is certainly worthy of a mention in the People section, but the editorial decision to place it as a cover article shows a profound lack of insight regarding how we align ourselves with, or promote the goals and values of, another organization.

The title of the article suggests that we readers are to be persuaded that the Miss America Pageant is not primarily about judging women by their physical appearance; that the pageant offers more. Granted, the pageant does have non-beauty based components, but beauty is the primary criteria for participation. Beauty is the pageant’s core value.

Is beauty our core value? Of course not! That would be offensive and beyond our collective comprehension as Alpha Phis! None of us became, or remain, sisters because of our looks. Why then are we promoting, so prominently, the Miss America Pageant in our magazine?

— Jennifer Perlove Siegel (Theta-Michigan), M.Arch, A.M.

Please visit alphaphi.org to read Jennifer Siegel’s letter in its entirety and to view the response from the Quarterly editor.

Panhellenic Sister Pleased with Alpha Phi I am a Zeta Tau Alpha of 30-plus years. My reason for writing is my daughter, who is a member of the reactivated Utah (Beta Sigma) chapter.

I was reading in my Zeta magazine about some reprehensible blogs, Facebook/Twitter pages and websites that are degrading and misrepresent what it means to be a Greek. I immediately texted my daughter and asked her to avoid these sites. She responded that she had already been informed of this by Alpha Phi International and had been directed to positive alternatives instead. I was thrilled that Alpha Phi, like Zeta, has been proactive in informing its members.

I have been very pleased with my daughter’s experience as an Alpha Phi. This further confirms my belief that she is part of a high quality Greek organization.

— Betsy Whitmore Kelley (Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority)

Correction to Fall 2012 People SectionI just read my submission in the People section of the Fall 2012 Quarterly and realized I provided you with some incorrect information. I have completed more than 150 cycles of chemotherapy, rather than “nearly 250,” as I submitted. Thank you for allowing me to clarify.

— Jennifer Severns Huang (Sigma-Washington)


News to Note

Epsilon Alphas Mark 45th Anniversary The founding members of Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) celebrate the chapter’s 45th anniversary and Founders’ Day with area alumnae and collegians.

Delta Theta Celebrates 50 Years of Sisterhood Western Michigan (Delta Theta) collegians and alumnae enjoy a brunch and program at Fetzer Center in honor of the chapter’s 50th anniversary. An open house followed at the chapter house, as well as group photos and attending an evening football game.

Small World Florida Tech (Theta Zeta) collegians discovered a sister during a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Allie Desantis (Gamma Nu-Miami University) was working for the resort and noticed the other women wearing Alpha Phi letters. Pictured (from left) are: Danielle Scandiffio, Alexandria Boddy, Allie Desantis, Sanjukta Misra, Emily Sybo and Alyssa Rowe.

Sharing a Legacy When new member Kati Fisher (Iota Nu-Kentucky) was initiated during the chapter’s first initiation in the fall, her proud mother Kimberly “Kimi” Smith Fisher and aunt Valerie Smith Miklozek (both Delta Rho-Ball State) were honored to attend. Pictured (from left) are Kimi Smith Fisher, Kati Fisher and Valerie Smith Miklozek.

Thank you...

National Volunteer Week April 21-27, 2013

Thank you to our volunteers for all you do for Alpha Phi!


Alpha Phis around the world renewed their own pledges to the Fraternity while celebrating Founders’ Day on Oct. 10.

On that cool, rainy fall night 140 years ago, the young women of Alpha Phi formed a bond of sisterhood that redefined who they were. As autumn turned to a cold winter, their sisterhood thrived, soon touched by the warmth of spring’s arrival and with it, the sweet promise of summer.

Alpha Phi has known many seasons in its 14 decades.

Through each of those seasons, the women of Alpha Phi have marked the passage of time with their successes on campus, in the community and through their careers.

Through each of those seasons, Alpha Phi has been part of history … helping shape the future for all women.

Through each of those seasons, Alpha Phi itself has been broadened and strengthened.

That source of strength lives in each sister; each woman who has been uplifted by Alpha Phi, and who has ensured that the Fraternity would know many more seasons.

Through each of Alpha Phi’s 14 decades, every one of us has been touched by the warmth of this sisterhood and made

stronger by its ideals. Together, we have ensured that the dream of the Original Ten would be realized and renewed … season after season.

On our 140th anniversary, we take a moment to honor Alpha Phi’s Founders, who imagined boldly and took that first brave step that set us on our path to be outstanding women supporting one another in lifelong achievement.

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

Alpha Phi mothers and daughters celebrate Founders’ Day in Dallas, Texas.

Fraternity Staff Members Stefania Rudd (Theta Rho-Cameron), left, and Denise Jung Reens (Epsilon Delta-Northern Illinois) prepare for the Executive Office Founders' Day open house. Collegians and alumnae in the Evanston, Ill., area toured the office, viewed memorabilia from archives and met EO staff and other sisters.

British Columbia (Beta Theta) collegians host the chapter’s first Red Dress-themed Founders’ Day tea.

Portland, Ore., area alumnae celebrate Founders’ Day with the Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) collegians.

Founders’ Day 2012


What better way to increase engagement between Alpha Phi International and her alumnae than to host Founders’ Day events in honor of the organization’s 140th anniversary?

Austin, Texas, New York City, N.Y., Raleigh, N.C., and Los Angeles, Calif., were selected as the locations of the first joint Fraternity–and Foundation-sponsored Founders’ Day events, held during fall 2012. Local alumnae were asked to coordinate the celebrations, with support from the Fraternity’s alumnae department and the Foundation staff.

“It was awe-inspiring to be in the room with 60-plus women from 20 chapters across the U.S., all there to celebrate our Founders and Alpha Phi,” says Emily Ellison Lamb (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), Austin event chair. “I think women view connecting with their friends as connecting with Alpha Phi – and that certainly happened in Austin. I even reconnected with one of my favorite chapter sisters from Texas Tech. She said she came only because my name was on the invitation! I haven’t seen her in 15 years, and now we have plans to get together. I could see several stories like mine coming to life in the room as well as many new connections happening. I think that is just as our Founders would want it.”

Almost 60 area alumnae representing more than 35 collegiate chapters joined International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) and Foundation Chair Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) at the New York City celebration. Alumnae enjoyed an elegant

Joint Events Celebrate 140th Anniversary

cocktail reception on the Upper East Side at the New York Junior League’s historic headquarters. A highlight was Collegian Abby Littleton (Theta Mu-Hofstra) speaking about her experience at the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), funded by a scholarship provided by Alpha Phi Foundation. The celebration was chaired by Foundation Board Director Mary Beth Cooleen Tully (Epsilon Psi-Lehigh).

“We had a wonderful afternoon celebrating our Founders and 140 years of our Fraternity,” says Cathy Caruso Majewski (Beta Iota-West Virginia), chair of the Raleigh event. “Memories and stories were shared among sisters whose collegiate years span more than six and a half decades. We enjoyed renewing old friendships and kindling new ones. In true Alpha Phi spirit, we were ‘union hand in hand.’”

The series of events concluded on a high note in Los Angeles. “Our celebration would have made our Founders so proud,” says event Co-chair Laura Davidson Ellett (Beta Delta-UCLA). “It was an amazing representation of their vision: women from many generations, states and chapters representing the spirit, vitality and awesomeness that is Alpha Phi 140 years later. The energy, intelligence and beauty of our members in that room was a great snapshot of what inspires me to be an Alpha Phi volunteer.”

Special thanks to all the event chairs and additional volunteers who helped make these celebrations a success!

Clockwise from top left: Bonnie Lemon (Beta Delta-UCLA) and her two legacies attend the Los Angeles Founders' Day event. | Sisters enjoy the Founders’ Day celebration in Austin. | Sisters at the Raleigh celebration pose with a banner of Founder Jane Higham. | New York City area Alpha Phis enjoy the Founders’ Day celebration at the Junior League’s Astor House.


From the very first meetings of the Fraternity, the Founders discussed with great excitement the idea of having a special pin for members, and designing it was one of the first orders of business.

Alpha Phi was the first women’s fraternity to use Greek letters as its badge, but in the beginning the exact design of the pin was not officially dictated to members. Each member envisioned the pin of her dreams and had it made by

her jeweler. This resulted in a range of styles – most of which used the charming “Lazy Phi” design with the “Phi” tipped on its side. Most badges were set with pearls, diamonds, rubies, garnets and turquoises.

Early efforts to standardize the badge were ineffectual, so members were free to design their own badges until 1906, when the official badge was selected. The “Lazy Phi” style is reserved today for honor badges.

Today, badges are usually worn only on special occasions. In some chapters, members dress up and wear the badge on the day of a chapter meeting. Other chapters specify one day each week for the wearing of the badge. Some wear

them to chapter meetings, ceremonies and preference parties only.

Far more than a simple piece of jewelry, the Alpha Phi badge is a profoundly meaningful symbol — a sign of one’s connection with and pledge to the ideals of the Fraternity and our sisterhood.

We receive a badge when we are initiated as Alpha Phis, and it is ours to wear, as members, for our lifetime. But ultimate ownership remains with the Fraternity. The badge of a deceased member may be kept by her family, given to her original chapter or to another Alpha Phi, or returned to the Executive Office.

Over the years, non-member collectors of fraternity jewelry who buy and sell badges as a hobby have emerged. Alpha Phi supports members’ efforts to find these badges and return them to their rightful place within the Fraternity. Guard that your badge never falls into their hands!

Editor’s Note: Excerpted from the Fall 2005 Quarterly article, “The Badge That Binds Us: 34 Years in the Making, Our Alpha Phi Badge Turns 100 This Year,” by Margaret Knights Hultsch (Beta Nu-Duke, Rho-Ohio State, Beta-Northwestern and Omicron-Missouri) and the Summer 2009 Quarterly article, “Alpha Phi Badges Unlock Women’s History,” by Jenny Thompson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) and Margaret Knights Hultsch. Read the complete articles at alphaphi.org/quarterly/viewrecentissues.

Top Photos (from left): This badge from 1907 was one of the first created in the standardized style. | The 1897 badge was designed in the Lazy Phi style. | This 1876 badge belonged to Founder Ida Gilbert Houghton. | The 1894 badge has a unique Lazy Phi design.

Help Preserve Alpha Phi’s HistoryThe Alpha Phi archives houses a collection of badges donated by relatives and members to ensure these precious items may be safeguarded and cherished by future generations. Badges include those from recently deceased members and date back to those owned by Fraternity Founders.

Unfortunately, the Executive Office receives calls and emails on occasion about an Alpha Phi badge for sale on eBay or a similar forum. When an Alpha Phi enters the Silent Chapter, her badge may be buried with her, passed on to a family member or an Alpha Phi sister, or returned to Alpha Phi International for the memorabilia collection. Ensure that your badge is protected by designating who should receive it. Tell your family, include a note with the badge or designate it in your will.

If you have a question about donating a badge, contact Foundation Executive Director Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State) at [email protected] or 847.316.8950. To donate a badge, mail it to our archivist: Jenny Thompson, Alpha Phi Foundation, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.

The Alpha Phi Badge

Much More than a Piece of Jewelry

Early efforts to standardize the badge were ineffectual, so members were free to design their own badges until 1906.


International Badge Day is Monday, March 4, 2013Wear your badge with pride! If you have lost or misplaced your

badge, please contact the Executive Office at 847.475.0663 to order a new one.

Have You Considered Upgrading Your Badge? Did you know Alpha Phi offers more badge options than the standard gold-filled badge? Whether you’re a member wanting to upgrade or a new member purchasing a badge for the first time, you have the option to add some bling to this already beautiful piece. There are various options offered by Alpha Phi and our official Greek Licensed jeweler, Herff Jones. Add some class with one or more pearls, or dazzle with the addition of diamonds. Or do both! Pricing, descriptions (with pictures) and directions on how to order or upgrade can be found at alphaphi.blogspot.com, keywords: badge upgrade.

Remember the first time you put it on?

When was the last time?


PeopleCollegians Work Presidential Debate

Katie Grubiak and Emily Brettauer show their Phi love prior to the presidential debate in Denver, Colo.

Emily Brettauer (Beta Epsilon-Arizona) and Katie Grubiak (Zeta Iota-Virginia) worked together covering the U.S. presidential elections for CBS News. Both were CBS interns during the summer and were invited back to work at the debate held at the University of Denver, Denver, Colo., in October.

First Year Teacher Receives AwardKarrah Duvall (Delta Rho-Ball State) was honored as a Palm Beach County School District’s Beginning Teacher of the Year. The award recognizes elementary, middle and high school first

year teachers who have been recommended by their principal for demonstrating excellence. Karrah teaches at Boca Raton Elementary School in Boca Raton, Fla.

Alumna Is Woman of the YearBrianna Haag (Epsilon Rho-UC/Davis) was named 2012 Woman of the Year for the Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She made history by

raising the highest amount of money by any candidate in a 22-year span of the local campaign – more than $200,000 in a 10-week period with her Slap Cancer campaign. Brianna was a 2007-08 educational leadership consultant.

Columnist Honored for Lifetime AchievementMarilyn Hansen Hagerty (Psi-South Dakota) was the recipient of the prestigious 2012 Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media. The award is sponsored by

the Freedom Forum and the University of South Dakota (USD) and recognizes outstanding national journalists

for lifetime achievement. Al Neuharth, founder of USA Today and Freedom Forum, worked with Marilyn on the USD student newspaper 65 years ago; Marilyn was editor. If Marilyn’s name sounds familiar, it may be because the Grand Forks, N.D., columnist gained media attention in March when her Olive Garden restaurant review went viral. Marilyn writes five columns a week for the Grand Forks Herald, although she officially retired in 1991.

Alumna’s Work Featured on HGTVTwo of Michael “Mike” Farmer Helander’s (Gamma Xi-Wichita State) do-it-yourself projects were featured on HGTV.com’s “Clever Uses for Everyday Items in the Garage”

section. Mike is co-founder of re.Create Design Company (recreatedesigncompany.com), based in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company shares ideas for recycled, repurposed and upcycled design projects and hosts do-it-yourself workshops and events.

Sister Is Celebrity Style ExpertJene’ Lupoli Luciani (Eta Tau-SUNY/Cortland) is a national lifestyle contributor for Shape magazine. She is a monthly correspondent for NBC’s “Today Show” and is regularly featured on a

number of other national media outlets including “Access Hollywood,” “Nate Berkus Show,” “Wendy Williams Show” and the “Dr. Oz Show.” She is the bestselling author of The Bra Book (BenBella Books, 2009. ISBN: 1933771941), which was the focus of an episode of Bravo’s “Mad Fashion” last year. Jene’ is a past recipient of the Alpha Phi International Ursa Major Award. Read more about her at JeneLuciani.com.

Alumna Builds Computer Lab

Front, left, Melissa Persaud, at her Peace Corps post in Garoua, Cameroon, with a group of women who completed Melissa’s small business skills course.

Peace Corps Volunteer Melissa Persaud (Eta Sigma-Lafayette) helped build a computer lab/multi media center in Garoua, Cameroon, to benefit girls and women in the underdeveloped area. The lab serves two purposes: for women to develop computer skills

to prepare business plans and seek bank loans and charitable funding to grow their small businesses, and for high school girls to complete homework and develop computer literacy. Follow Melissa’s blog at MelissaPersaud.com.

Sister’s Work Gains Media AttentionDr. Tara Riemer Jones’ (Zeta Omicron-Johns Hopkins) summer was more busy than usual as the president and CEO of the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) in Seward,

Alaska’s only permanent marine rehabilitation center. The center rescued and cared for whale and walrus calves, and their stories caught the eye of national media and went viral. In June, a stranded male beluga whale calf was rescued following a storm; he unfortunately later died. Two orphaned walrus calves were also rescued in July, and they were later transported to new homes at New York Aquarium in Brooklyn and the Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis, where they are now thriving.

Alumna Invited to White HouseIn August, Anastasia Romanova (Theta Iota-James Madison) was among more than 150 AmeriCorps alumni leaders invited by the White House for a day-long briefing highlighting

national service as a pathway to opportunity and career advancement. Anastasia served in AmeriCorps with City Year Greater Philadelphia in 2009-10. “I think the values of sisterhood and community involvement I gained during my Alpha Phi college experience had a huge influence on my passion for volunteerism, advocating for underserved communities and becoming involved with the national service movement. I hope other sisters are inspired to serve and participate in AmeriCorps or other national service programs.”

Sister Serves on Indiana Supreme CourtLoretta Hogan Rush (Delta Mu-Purdue) has been appointed to serve on the Indiana Supreme Court. She is the first female Supreme Court justice in 13

years – and only the second in the state’s history. She was elected to the bench in Lafayette, Ind., in 1998. Her professional and volunteer activities and her community involvement have largely focused on juvenile issues, including serving as chair of the Indiana Juvenile Justice Improvement Committee and as president of the Indiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.


Collegian Selected as Buffalo Jills CheerleaderCollegian Nicole Shulman (Theta Epsilon-SUNY/Buffalo) is a member of the Buffalo Jills (buffalojills.com), the cheerleading squad for the Buffalo Bills NFL team. The junior is currently a chemistry major and hopes to become a nutritionist or dietician after graduation.

Alumna Honored by PeersMary-Christine “M.C.” Sungaila was honored with the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles’ (WLALA) 2012 Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes a member

of WLALA who has brought honor and esteem to the organization by her commitment to public service. M.C. is a partner at Snell & Wilmer business law firm. The noted litigator has worked on several pro bono human rights projects, including on behalf of female victims of violence in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. M.C. is a past recipient of the Alpha Phi International Frances E. Willard Award.

Sister Selected for Natural Leader’s Legacy CampLibby Thorson (Delta Kappa-Wisconsin/La Crosse) was selected as a Natural Leaders Network (NLN) Legacy Camp 2012 youth leader. She and 23 other

finalists were chosen based on leadership experience, outdoor and environmental organization experience, passion for the NLN mission and potential to benefit the NLN. The mission of the camp is to empower a worldwide youth movement to strengthen the bond between people and nature. The NLN is an initiative of the Children & Nature Network (childrenandnature.org).

Aimee Benson (Theta Chi-UNC/Asheville), writing under the name Vanessa North, has been quite busy with several new contemporary and paranormal romance books. Two in Winter (Liquid Silver Books, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-59578-961-7), The Wiccan Haus: Shifter’s Dance (Musa Publishing, 2012) and Fight or Flight (Liquid Silver Books, 2012) were released during the second half of 2012. She co-authored Wild at Heart (Story Ink LLC, 2012. ASIN: B009KFHN4W) to benefit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. The Ushers trilogy debuted in October. Two of the series books are available now: Amazon (Musa Publishing, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-61937-429-4) and United (Musa Publishing, 2012). The third, Cracked, will be released in March. For more information, visit vanessanorth.com.

Sarah Collins DiCello (Theta Xi-Shippensburg) is author of young adult romance novel As I Close My Eyes (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012. ISBN: 1478156074). The book follows a young woman in present-day Georgia who becomes someone else in a different time when she closes her eyes. When she finds she is not alone in being able to flip between the two worlds, life, love and death become really disturbing. Follow Sarah on Facebook, keywords: Sarah DiCello, Author.

Heather Lowry Marshall (Gamma Omicron-Drake), writing under the pseudonym Hanna Martine, released the second book in her paranormal romance series, A Taste of Ice (Berkley Sensation/Penguin Publishing, 2013.

ISBN 9780425257258). After Xavier escapes slavery and swears off women and magic, he falls for Cat, a gorgeous artist whom he suspects is a water elemental--the race who once kept him in chains. The only thing more dangerous than their desire is the malicious power intent on destroying them both. Visit hannamartine.com for more information.

Eileen Rajala Meyer (Beta Alpha-Illinois) has written her first nonfiction picture book, Who’s Faster? Animals on the Move (Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2012. ISBN: 0878425926). She uses lyrical language to describe 14 different animal’s unique movement. Eileen rediscovered her passion for children’s literature when her three sons were young. Her poems have appeared

in several children’s magazines. For more information, visit EileenMeyerBooks.com.

Julie Shutt Zielinski (Beta Rho-Washington State) wrote Matt’s Last Call: Surviving Our Protectors (Tate Publishing, 2012. ISBN: 1620247402) in an effort to turn the tragedy and loss she experienced when her 27-year-old son took his own life into something positive – to support other parents, help those contemplating harming themselves with a self-help guide and hopefully save at least one life. Matt was a fun-loving and energetic athlete, sergeant in the U.S. Marines and a sheriff deputy. Visit mattcutshort.blogspot.com for more information.

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There is an American Heart Association (AHA) public service announcement (PSA) that features Emmy-nominated actress Elizabeth Banks and uses humor to bring attention to a serious issue.* She plays a busy professional, wife and mother whose life is too hectic — and she too much in denial — to realize she’s having a heart attack. At one point, her son says he thinks she’s having one, and her response is “Do I look like the type of person who has a heart attack?”

Unfortunately, this PSA reflects the mindset of too many women. Whether fueled by confusion, denial, fear or embarrassment if it’s not something serious, the American Heart Association says women are less likely than men to receive appropriate treatment for a heart attack — which can cause irreversible damage to the heart — and death.

Too busy for a heart attackThe PSA hit home with Sheryl “Sheri” Barden Coholan (Delta Tau-Louisiana State and Gamma Rho-Penn State). The first time she saw the video at an AHA event some years after she had a heart attack, she says, “My jaw dropped. This was so similar to what it was like for me, and I think it’s a very typical reaction for women. Even when my doctor came in to the exam room to tell me I had a heart attack, I was busy typing on my mobile device and still believing he was wrong; it couldn’t happen to me. I was too young, too vibrant and healthy enough.”

Sheri’s heart attack happened just before her 45th birthday. Her only known risk factors were being up to 20 pounds overweight and exercising only

sporadically — both of which she did not consider significant factors.

Sheri says she was experiencing a stressful time — which was not unusual for her as a busy entrepreneur, wife and mother — and she had been in what felt like a fog for a couple days. During a challenging conversation at work, she started feeling pressure on her chest and along her spine. She began sweating and felt warmth around her neck. Her left hand and jaw hurt, and she was lacking focus. She thought it was a panic attack, so she stepped out for air and water and returned to the conversation.

“I didn’t grab for my chest or fall over like you see in movies,” Sheri says. “There was no squeezing of my chest to indicate it was a heart attack. I knew it was a sign if the left arm hurt, but only my left hand was hurting.”

Her symptoms subsided a bit and she continued with her day, driving to a physical therapy appointment (for a knee surgery) where she asked if she could check her blood pressure. It was high, which was unusual for her, and the therapist called her doctor and reported her symptoms. Since she just had a physical and was “healthy as an ox,” according to her physician, she was instructed to take an aspirin and see the doctor in the morning if she started to feel better, but go to an emergency room if it continued or she felt worse.

She attended her child’s recital later that evening, still experiencing the same chest pain off and on. She drove herself to an emergency room after, but left without seeing anyone because she began to feel better. She took an aspirin and went to bed.

During a 9:30 a.m. appointment the next

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

*The video can be viewed at youtube.com, keywords: AHA Just a Little Heart Attack.

Know your Risk FactorsThe American Heart Association bases ideal cardiovascular health on seven factors. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of developing heart disease and having a heart attack or stroke. You can lower your risk by doing the following:

1. Don’t smoke

2. Maintain a healthy weight

3. Engage in regular physical activity

4. Eat a healthy diet

5. Manage blood pressure

6. Take charge of cholesterol

7. Keep blood sugar, or glucose, at healthy levels

Visit heart.org for a detailed explanation of each risk factor.

HeartTwo Sisters Share Their StoriesAttack?

Would You Recognize if You Were Having a

Sheri Coholan


“It was a very scary thing to hear at the age of 15 ... I’m not in constant fear of it happening again, but I’m aware that it’s very possible if I don’t take care of myself.” – Jillian Cruser (Eta Xi-UNC/Willimington)

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Would You Recognize if You Were Having a


day, an EKG showed she had a heart attack. By 3 p.m., she was recovering from heart surgery that inserted a stent, a tube that expands to hold the artery open. Even in recovery, she says, she was worried about who was going to pick up her child that night if she wasn’t out of the hospital in time.

The cause of the heart attack was attributed to a blood disorder (hers is more “sticky” than normal, leading to an increased tendency to form clots) and to stress.

Today, eight years later, Sheri’s weight is under control, she exercises more regularly and watches her diet to keep her blood pressure and cholesterol low. The only medications necessary are a daily statin to help lower cholesterol levels and baby aspirin to keep her blood thinner.

“I’ve been through massively stressful situations since my heart attack, but I am better at listening to my body now and am on much higher alert to recognize the signs,” says Sheri.

“I am living proof that it can happen to anyone,” she continues. “You must know the signs, but also realize they are different for everyone. As women, we may dismiss them, thinking ‘Am I being a hypochondriac?’ It is better to be on the safe side and have it checked out — right away.”

Too young for a heart attackJillian Cruser (Eta Xi-UNC/Wilmington) was 15 when she had two minor heart attacks. She had been a competitive athlete for several years when she noticed during

a swimming practice that her heart began to race, and she was very out of breath. She was somewhat concerned and scared, but brushed it off after she felt better.

Two months later during another rigorous practice she experienced similar symptoms — difficulty breathing, pressure on her chest and a racing heart. This time she checked her heart rate, which was 270 (normal maximum heart rate from intense exercise at that age should be 205). Another teammate had a 220 rate, so Jillian thought hers was higher because she was having an asthma attack (which she had previously been diagnosed with). Later that evening, her step-mother encouraged her to go to an emergency room. Her resting heart rate was 118, so she was injected with medication to lower it and given an EKG and other cardiac tests.

It was determined that Jillian had experienced two “intense heart episodes,” or minor heart attacks. Jillian had a heart disease history because her mother died of a heart attack in her young 40s; otherwise, she had no other risk factors and was the picture of health.

“It was a very scary thing to hear at the age of 15,” Jillian says. “I’ve been through a lot since. I’m not in constant fear of it happening again, but I’m aware that it’s very possible if I don’t take care of myself.”

She was eventually diagnosed with a heart condition known as supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), in which people experience an abnormally rapid heart rate (between 100-300 beats per minute when the normal rate is 60-100) because of faulty electrical connections in the heart.

Jillian has had to take medication on and off since, works out regularly, eats healthy, limits caffeine, doesn’t smoke and follows up with a cardiologist every six months to a year.

She says she is doing all she can to make sure what happened to her mother doesn’t happen to her: “I want kids, and I don’t want to leave them at such an early age.”

The now 23-year-old graduate student maintains a busy schedule as a residence director at Appalachian State University and serves as Appalachian State (Theta Nu) chapter advisor.

“When I was going through recruitment, it made me fall even more in love with Alpha Phi because of the organization’s support of heart health,” Jillian says.

“Having a heart condition is not like

breaking a bone. You can’t see what’s going on inside your body,” she says. “I see some people taking advantage of their health and making unhealthy decisions. I just want them to be aware of the potential consequences.”

Not all women are as fortunate as Sheri and Jillian. Delay in recognizing symptoms and seeking emergency care can result in irreversible damage to heart muscle — or death. According to the AHA, 42 percent of women who have heart attacks die within one year, versus 24 percent of men.

“We are all busy women,” says Jillian. “Please make sure your health is your top priority.”

ResourcesAmerican Heart Association: heart.org

National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease: womenheart.org

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: nhlbi.nih.gov

Heart & Stroke Foundation (Canada): heartandstroke.com

Those Affected by Heart Disease urge you to Be vigilant In July, Alpha Phi Foundation reached out to members, asking those who have experienced heart disease first-hand if they’d be willing to share their stories. It is not surprising, given heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, that the response was overwhelming.

Sisters of all ages were affected because of family members with heart disease, or they themselves have experienced it. Some were impacted in their youth, noting one of their main reasons for joining Alpha Phi as a collegian was its focus on women’s heart health. Some have only recently been impacted personally. The forms of heart disease experienced were as diverse as sisters’ situations.

Although each woman has been affected differently, all had similar advice for sisters: know your risk factors for heart disease and stroke, take the steps necessary to reduce your risk, pay attention to your body and what is normal for you, and call 911 if you experience symptoms.

“I am living proof that it can happen to anyone. You must know the signs, but also realize they are different for everyone.”

– Sheryl “Sheri” Barden Coholan (Delta Tau-Louisiana State and Gamma Rho-Penn State)

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It all started on my 11th birthday, when my grade school was conducting routine vision screenings. When it was my turn, I couldn’t see anything out of my left eye – not even the big letter “F” staring at me. I was also unable to look into the box and tell whether the red dot was in or outside the square.

At that point, my biggest fear was I would need glasses. Two weeks later, I was back in the nurse’s office retaking the eye tests. Once again, I failed. I was sent to eye doctors, who determined it was something more serious than needing glasses, and I had an MRI.

The MRI found a mass, and an appointment was scheduled to meet with a brain surgeon two days later. It was at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (St. Louis, Mo.) that I officially learned I had a brain tumor. The doctor wanted to do the surgery right away, so they scheduled it for two days later.

As you can imagine, my world flipped upside down. In a matter of days, I went from being a typical 11-year-old to having a brain tumor.

When I went in for the surgery, they were unable to remove the tumor; I would need to meet with an oncologist. Two weeks after brain surgery, I started chemotherapy.

Since the diagnosis, I have been on 11 different chemotherapies, had four surgeries to install portacaths, 30 days of radiation

The Power of SisterhoodAlumna with Brain Tumor Feels Support By Katie Lundy (Epsilon Xi-Southern Illinois)

and had heart surgery to fix an extra nerve. I spent most of high school visiting doctors and on chemotherapies. I’m sure you can imagine, this had taken a toll on me.

But in 2008, I was excited to begin my freshman year at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). I had learned about Alpha Phi from someone who was in the sorority at SIUE. She raved about her friends and the fun activities they

participated in. But most of all, she talked about the sisterhood and how sisters are always there for you.

Throughout recruitment, I knew I wanted to be an Alpha Phi because of the connections I felt, especially on preference night. I was so thrilled to sign my bid card and officially be part of this amazing sisterhood!

About three weeks after recruitment, the one thing I dreaded about being on chemotherapy happened. I was losing my

hair, so I decided to shave my head. I planned to wear wigs, but I was so scared people would notice. A few days after I shaved my head, we had a mixer with a fraternity. I had stressed about what people would say all day. But when I walked up to a group of my sisters at the event, one of the women who knew I was shaving my head commented on how pretty my hair looked and gave me a wink. That’s when I realized these women were really there for me no matter what.

Two months after joining Alpha Phi, I found myself in the hospital on and off for three weeks. Neuropathy (damage to the nerves) affected my legs and hands to the point where it was difficult to walk and use my hands. Some of my wonderful sisters came to see me in the hospital.

Throughout my years at SIUE, I found myself on four different chemotherapies. No matter how sick I was, my sisters were always there for me.

After I learned I would start my ninth chemotherapy, I posted on Facebook how devastated my family and I were. A few days later, I received three packages in the mail, along with quite a few letters – all from addresses I didn’t recognize. The

letters and packages were from sisters from other chapters who I had met at Alpha Phi International’s Emerging Leaders Institute in 2010. I was in shock. I had only met these ELI women for five days, but they reminded me that near or far, we are sisters.

I am proud that I graduated from SIUE in May, and I now have a job as a recruiter. Although I will be battling this tumor a little longer, it makes it a bit easier knowing my sisters in Alpha Phi will be there for me. I won’t be facing this battle alone.

Katie, second from left, has her spirits lifted when Alpha Phis visit in the hospital. Above, she is pictured before treatment.

When I walked up to a group of my sisters at the event, one of

the women who knew I was shaving my head commented on

how pretty my hair looked and gave me a wink. That’s when I

realized these women were really there for me no matter what.

CANADA

BRITISH COLUMBIABritish Columbia Alumnae enjoyed helping with British Columbia (Beta Theta) recruitment and welcoming new members. They attended a Red Dress-themed Founders’ Day tea hosted by collegians at a popular local venue, Heritage Hall. The event included a silent auction to raise money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Contact: Amy Trebelco (Beta Theta-British Columbia), [email protected] Facebook: British Columbia Alumnae Chapter

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ARKANSASArkansasAlumnae traveled to Hot Springs to welcome newest chapter member Margaret Fletcher Kresse (Gamma Eta-North Texas) to the state. They met at the University of Arkansas’ Garvan Woodland Gardens and toured the grounds during the hydrangea festival.

Contact: Becky Othold Del Rio (Delta Tau-Louisiana State), [email protected]

CALIFORNIAGolden Gate Alumnae volunteered with Foster a Dream, helping foster children take their senior portraits. They also participated in a career preparedness event with San Francisco State (Eta Theta) collegians.

Contact: Bailey Douglass (Gamma Zeta-Puget Sound), [email protected] Web: sites.google.com/site/sfaphi Facebook: Golden Gate Alumnae Chapter

Los Angeles Monthly happy hours are the second Tuesday of every month. A Halloween barbecue was hosted by Cyndee Delena Ewing (Eta Kappa-UC/Irvine) to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Sisters enjoyed a trip to the Griffith Observatory, where they attended a Public Star Party, a show at the Samuel Oschin Planetarium and dinner at the Café at the End of the Universe.

They enjoyed participating in the Santa Monica/Venice holiday run. Local alumnae are invited to attend upcoming events.

Contact: Cyndee Delena Ewing (Eta Kappa-UC/Irvine), [email protected] Web: losangelesalphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Los Angeles Alumnae Group

Monterey Bay The chapter held a fall luncheon at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club, hosted by Jane Moore Houghton (Beta Psi-San Jose State). Sisters enjoyed their second annual holiday tea at the Cypress Inn in Carmel. Visit the chapter’s website and Facebook page for upcoming events.

Contact: Lisa Grossman Murphy (Epsilon Chi-Cal Poly), [email protected] Web: montereybayalphaphi.com Facebook: Monterey Bay Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Silicon Valley Sisters supported their local minor league baseball team, the San Jose Giants, during the summer. They enjoyed a relaxing barbecue at Oak Meadow Park in Los Gatos. They also held a special San Jose State (Beta Psi) alumnae wine night.

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

COLORADODenverEvents included a Welcome Back potluck, a fundraising event at a local winery and the annual holiday party. Founders’ Day was hosted by Colorado (Beta Gamma) collegians at the chapter house. Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta), Denver (Iota Xi) and Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma) collegians also attended. Guest speakers were Stephanie Kukic Baldwin (Theta Sigma-Southern Utah), coordinator for Greek life and leadership programs at Colorado; and Cassidy Rosenthal (Beta Gamma-

Colorado), Alpha Phi International manager of new chapter development. Alumnae attended the Iota Xi Red Dress Gala, an Iota Zeta tailgate party and participated in Iota Zeta’s Fall Cleaning philanthropy event to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation.

Contact: Heather Smart Brevik (Zeta Mu-Colorado State), [email protected] Web: denveralphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Denver Alumni Twitter: APhiDenverAlum

FLORIDACentral FloridaThe newly formed chapter held its first meeting in July to nominate officers and accept chapter bylaws. More than 25 sisters joined for the luncheon that followed. Twenty sisters participated in a Founders’ Day celebration and the installation of new officers.

Contact: Ann Frost Spariosu (Beta Beta-Michigan State), [email protected]

Daytona Beach Area The chapter meets four times each year, two of which are Panhellenic luncheons. Local alumnae are invited to attend. Judy Johnson Corn (Beta Gamma-Colorado) will serve as hostess for the February event, and May is the Panhellenic Scholarship Awards luncheon.

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

Jacksonville First Coast The chapter hosted a Greek towel fundraiser. Several sisters enjoyed a getaway weekend in St. Simons Island, Ga. Members traveled to the Florida State (Gamma Phi) Red Dress Gala in Tallahassee. The chapter celebrated Founders’ Day at a local restaurant.

Contact: Robyn West Comeau (Delta Chi-William Woods), [email protected] Web: sites.google.com/site/alphaphijaxfl Facebook: Jacksonville First Coast Alumnae Chapter ßof Alpha Phi

CHICAGO WESTERN VILLAGES, ILL. A highlight of the chapter’s kickoff meeting is a low-country dish comprising shrimp, sausage, potatoes and fresh corn.

WICHITA, KAN.Alumnae assist with Wichita State (Gamma Xi) chapter’s formal recruitment.


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JACKSONVILLE FIRST COAST, FLASisters enjoy a getaway weekend in St. Simons Island, Ga.

Tampa Bay Alumnae were excited about the number of new members who joined chapter festivities last year. The Founders’ Day lunch featured Jean Pettis Reed (Beta Epsilon-Arizona), 75-year member, as a speaker. Several activities are planned for 2013.

Contact: Sandy Willis Donelan (Delta Zeta-Maryland), [email protected] Web: tbaphi.com Facebook: Tampa Bay Alpha Phi Alumnae

Twitter: APhi_Tampa_Alum

HAWAIIHawaii Alumnae hosted a luncheon to honor Kelli Ifuku and Melissa Bumanglag (both Theta Delta-Creighton), collegians who were home for the summer and who graduated from local high schools. They surprised the pair with Alpha Phi T-shirts emblazoned with a Bordeaux u’lu (breadfruit) pattern and a substantial check to help them with college expenses. The chapter hopes to continue summer luncheons for local collegians in the future.

Contact: Mary Tuttle Gomes (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara), [email protected]

ILLINOISChicago Western Villages The group attended a wine tasting class and a slow cooker how-to session at Whole Foods in Naperville. A Souper Night is planned for the spring.

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

DuPage Valley The chapter enjoyed a Founders’ Day ceremony and bunco with Elmhurst (Zeta Xi) collegians. Members enjoyed a silver and Bordeaux-themed gift exchange during the holidays. New members are always welcome.

Contact: Sue Ritter Cozart (Zeta Xi-Elmhurst), [email protected] Web: dupagealphaphi.org Facebook: DuPage Valley Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

KANSASGreater Kansas City The annual Red Dress Gala was a success. Sisters raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation and enjoyed a performance of “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Alumnae learned self-defense tips from the Ali Kemp Foundation. They also collected items for donation to Hope House.

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

Wichita Alumnae hosted a meet and greet at Playa Azul. They assisted the Wichita State (Gamma Xi) collegiate chapter with mock recruitment and provided food and refreshments during recruitment and on Bid Day. They also hosted an ice cream social at Gamma Xi.

Contact: Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State), [email protected] Facebook: Wichita Alumnae of Alpha Phi Twitter: WichitaAPhiAlum

MASSACHUSETTSBostonThe chapter hosted an end-of-summer event at Mija Cantina in Boston’s Faneuil Hall. Members supported MIT (Zeta Phi) collegians as they hosted their first Red Dress Gala. Alumnae also hosted their second annual Founders’ Day tea at Upstairs on the Square in Cambridge.

Contact: Christine Alvarez Watson (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate), [email protected] Web: bostonphis.com Facebook: Boston Alpha Phi Alumnae Twitter: BostonAPhiAlum

MetroWest MAAlumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with a seventh annual tea. They enjoyed the annual holiday swap and meetings at local restaurants.

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

MICHIGANKalamazoo More than 60 alumnae joined collegians at a brunch to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Western Michigan (Delta Theta) chapter. Two alumnae chapter members who were involved in the founding of Delta Theta were honored: Beverlee Randall White (Beta Zeta-Idaho) was presented with her 65-year pin, and Gail Brown Kasdorf (Beta-Northwestern) received her 50-year pin. Seven of the original charter members also were recognized with 50-year pins: Barbara Bailey Beardsley, Christine Stuart Buck, Carol Moeller Gentry, Sandra Hunt Jones, Gail Rypkema Reisterer, Jean McCreadie Stoessel and Mary Moore Hawn.

Contact: Jill Guilstorf Rogowski (Delta Theta-Western Michigan), [email protected]

MISSOURIKansas City Metropolitan Alumnae gathered for the chapter’s bi-monthly meetings and happy hours. Visit Facebook to learn about upcoming events.

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

St. Louis GatewayArea alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with a dessert reception at Cyrano’s. The evening’s activities included songs, wine flights and a ceremony to honor Alpha Phi’s Founders.

Contact: Leslie Ferguson (Delta Chi-William Woods), [email protected] Web: gatewayalphaphi.com Facebook: St. Louis Gateway Alpha Phi Twitter: GatewayAlphaPhi

HAWAIIAlumnae host a luncheon to honor Kelli Ifuku and Melissa Bumanglag (both Theta Delta-Creighton), collegians who graduated from local high schools.


NEBRASKA OmahaAlumnae met at Judy Lysaught Gist’s (Nu-Nebraska) home to plan events for the year. Highlights include dinners, auctions, fundraisers, speakers and tours in the area. Area alumnae are invited to join. Members enjoyed a Welcome Back party at Nicole Sup Deprez’s (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney) home. Linda Hill Daugherty (Nu-Nebraska) hosted a Founders’ Day celebration. Alumnae sold Butter Braids as the fall’s Foundation fundraiser, organized by Gema Tenorio Simmons (Omicron-Missouri). They also enjoyed a favorite event, the holiday auction.

Contact: Julie O’Meara Jernstrom (Nu-Nebraska), [email protected] Facebook: Omaha Alpha Phi Alumnae

NEVADALas VegasAlumnae brought out their creative sides during a pottery painting event. Visit the chapter’s website for their spring calendar.

Contact: Megan French (Iota Gamma-University of the Pacific), [email protected] Web: sincityphis.net Facebook: Las Vegas Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Northern Nevada Members attended a family outing to a Reno Aces baseball game. They enjoyed frozen yogurt at a local business, focused on philanthropy and raised more than $1,200 for the American Heart Association by participating in a Heart Walk. Special recognition goes to Ingrid Pease (Eta Delta-CSU/East Bay), who raised more than $800 and was named a Heart Walk VIP. The chapter also recognizes Katie Burnett Silva (Gamma Alpha-San Diego State), who lives with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which causes an abnormally large increase in heart rate. The Heart Walk was an important event for her, and alumnae were proud to walk in her honor.

Contact: Breanna Borries (Eta Upsilon-Chapman), [email protected] Web: renoalphaphi.com Facebook: Northern Nevada Alpha Phi Alumnae

STATE COLLEGE, PA.Members enjoy a potluck supper to celebrate Iris Flynn's 80th birthday. Iris is pictured holding a Willow Tree statue with forget-me-nots.

SOUTHWEST DALLAS, TEXASSisters participate in the Dallas American Heart Association Heart Walk.

NEW YORKNYC Metro Sisters met for a margarita and a movie. They caught up with old friends and met new sisters at the annual wine and cheese event. Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day at a local eatery and enjoyed a comedy club.

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

NORTH CAROLINACharlotteAlumnae are celebrating 60 years in Charlotte! They kicked off the year with a casual meet and greet event. Founders’ Day was celebrated with brunch at a local bistro. They are now gearing up for the third annual Hearts and Pucks philanthropy event on Feb. 9.

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

Raleigh Durham Triangle Members attended the North Carolina Founders’ Day luncheon and were thrilled to be a host city. They celebrated fall Phiesta style in downtown Raleigh. Other events included a wine tasting, holiday party and happy hours. Area alumnae are invited to attend upcoming events.

Contact: Ashley Green Chesson (Epsilon Phi-NC State), [email protected] Web: triangleaphialumnae.com Facebook: Triangle Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

NORTH DAKOTAGrand Forks Thanks to those who donated to the North Dakota (Pi) chapter sprinkler fund, the project is complete and was fully funded. Alumnae were excited that the collegiate chapter welcomed 44 new members during fall recruitment. Donations for the Pi chapter are always welcome: Gate City Bank, c/o Alpha Phi House Association, 3203 S. Washington St., Grand Forks, ND 58201. Area alumnae are invited to experience the fun of getting to know and socialize with sisters of all ages.

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

OHIOAshlandThe annual summer cookout was hosted by Debby Bryden Gray (Epsilon Alpha-Ashland). Members enjoyed a luncheon with Ashland (Epsilon Alpha) collegians and posed as potential members to help with a recruitment workshop. Alumnae also attended Epsilon Alpha’s 45th anniversary celebration that included dinner at the Pump House, Founders’ Day and Silent Chapter ceremonies, a chapter update and recognition of founding members in attendance. They honored Epsilon Alpha’s 37 new members with a salad and dessert event.

Contact: Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State), [email protected] Facebook: Ashland Ohio Area Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Cleveland East The annual summer luncheon was held at Gamekeepers in Chagrin Falls. Marilyn Gualtier Sanner (Zeta Pi-Case Western Reserve) hosted a kickoff meeting and potluck. Sisters celebrated Founders’ Day with dinner and a rose ceremony at Firehouse in Willoughby Hills.

Contact: Carina Samuelson Mauck (Eta Gamma-Akron), [email protected]


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DaytonMembers met at the Wine Loft for a wine tasting and sisters’ night out.

Contact: Meredith Varnell Leslie (Delta Chi-William Woods), [email protected] Facebook: Dayton Alpha Phi Alumni Chapter

OKLAHOMAOklahoma CityAlumnae enjoyed a sisters’ night out at the Elephant Bar. They were joined by the Norman, Okla., alumnae chapter for a Founders’ Day celebration that included dinner and horse racing at Remington Park. The chapter held a holiday potluck and ornament exchange. Congratulations to four local Alpha Phis who were selected as NBA cheerleaders for the Oklahoma City Thunder: Alexis Banks, Kim Wright, Jessica Bohne and Marisa Viestenz (all Delta Delta-Oklahoma City).

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

OREGONPortlandAlumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with Oregon State (Beta Upsilon) collegians. They enjoyed a morning coffee and walk, dinners and happy hours. Sisters collected teddy bears for the holidays. They look forward to attending the Beta Upsilon annual Red Dress Gala in February.

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

PENNSYLVANIACentral Pennsylvania Members attended the Red Dress Gala hosted by Shippensburg (Theta Xi) to celebrate the collegiate

chapter’s 20th anniversary. Alumnae gathered for tea during a semi-annual chapter meeting and enjoyed a brewery tour with spouses and friends. They joined Theta Xi and Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma) collegians to celebrate homecoming festivities. They also enjoyed the annual cookie exchange.

Contact: Cindy Gerner Nightingale (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney), [email protected] Web: aphicentralpa.wix.com/alumnae Twitter: APhiCentralPA

State College Alumnae met at the home of Lynn Finkel Petnick (Eta-Boston) for a potluck supper and to celebrate Iris Pumroy Flynn’s (Theta-Michigan) 80th birthday. Members are helping Penn State (Gamma Rho) collegians by sponsoring them in the university’s IFC/Panhellenic dance marathon (THON).

Contact: Iris Pumroy Flynn (Theta-Michigan), [email protected]

TENNESSEEClarksville Five alumnae participated in the Nashville American Heart Association Heart Walk and raised more than $1,300. Their team captain was heart transplant survivor Suzanne Langford Simpson (Epsilon Omicron-Austin Peay State). Alumnae also enjoyed a luncheon and ornament exchange.

Contact: Wanda Bruce Graham (Epsilon Omicron-Austin Peay State), [email protected]

TEXASAustinAfter re-launching the alumnae chapter in February 2012, dozens of sisters have participated in events such as monthly lunches, football watch parties and happy hours. More than 60 women met at Barton Creek Spa and Resort for a Founders’ Day brunch organized by Emily Ellison Lamb (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech). As the chapter grows,

members look forward to continued connections with new sisters.

Contact: Carolyn Venable Kahler (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce), [email protected] Web: alphaphiofaustin.org Facebook: Austin Area Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter Twitter: AustinAlphaPhi

Fort Worth The chapter met at a local restaurant to plan activities for the year. Founders’ Day brunch was held at the home of Susan Stone (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian) and co-hosted by Louise Florey Reid (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) and Lynne Waltman Knight (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian).

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

Houston Congratulations to Martha Fuller Turner (Gamma Eta-North Texas) on becoming the first female recipient of the American Advertising Federation Houston Trailblazer Award. Martha is president and CEO of Martha Turner Properties, a Houston-based independent residential real estate company.

Contact: Patty Mueller Napp (Omega-Texas), [email protected] Facebook: Houston Alpha Phi Alumnae

Northwest HoustonThe chapter’s fall kick-off was a Collegiate Memories tailgate party. Sisters enjoyed sharing scrapbooks and other mementos and got in the spirit wearing team shirts. Join alumnae on March 19 at Carolyn Knutsen’s (Beta Mu-Alabama) home for a Phiesta, installation of officers and presentation by Alpha Phi Foundation Board Director Darcel Atwill Weller (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech).

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

SAN ANTONIO, TEXASAlumnae and St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) collegians celebrate Founders’ Day.

CLARKSVILLE, TENN.Alumnae participate in the Nashville American Heart Association Heart Walk.


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NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

Congratulations to the following alumnae chapter for recently receiving its charter!

Door County (Wis.) Alumnae Chapter Chartered: Oct. 16, 2012 Chapter President: Virginia Murphy Maher (Gamma Upsilon-Wisconsin/Milwaukee) Email: [email protected]

Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters and ivy connections are forming in the following areas:❧ Connecticut Hartford

❧ New York Long Island ❧ Pennsylvania Pittsburgh

❧ Tennessee Memphis

❧ Washington Walla Walla ❧ West Virginia Charleston

Alpha Phi International is excited to announce alumnae chapters are revitalizing the following areas:❧ California San Francisco

❧ Central Maine

❧ Central New York ❧ Georgia Atlanta ❧ Indiana Indianapolis

❧ Nebraska Lincoln❧ Oklahoma Lawton

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

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San Antonio A donation of $1,250 from lollipop sales was presented to the University Health System Foundation towards its neonatal intensive care unit. Thank you to Cammie Arnold Todd (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State) for coordinating the lollipop sales at Pompeii Italian Grill. Alumnae attended the annual Panhellenic Association of San Antonio girls’ night out event at Alamo Café. They joined St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) collegians for a Founders’ Day celebration at the San Antonio Country Club. Alumnae were proud to honor Suzan Benbow Taff (Omega-Texas) and Susan Wilson Revier (Epsilon-Minnesota) with 50-year pins and Heather Canales DeCamp (Iota Beta-St. Mary’s) with a 10-year pin. Visit the chapter’s Facebook page for details about upcoming events.

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

Southwest DallasAlumnae participated in the Dallas American Heart Association Heart Walk and raised more than $3,000. They plan to make the walk an annual event. Alumnae gathered at The Oasis restaurant and enjoyed a potluck dinner. More than 60 sisters, including some from Dallas and Suburban and Far North Dallas alumnae chapters, celebrated Founders’ Day at Maggiano’s Little Italy. They also assembled finals fun packs for Texas A&M/Commerce (Delta Beta) collegians. Contact: Angela Farley (Epsilon Sigma-Dallas Baptist), [email protected] Web: swdallasaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Fraternity – Southwest Dallas Area Alumnae

VIRGINIAHampton Roads Alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day with Christopher Newport (Theta Phi) and Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta)

collegians. Fagel Baer (Theta Phi-Christopher Newport) served as hostess. Members also participated in an American Heart Association Heart Walk.

Contact: Lisa Gomez Eblen (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State), [email protected] Facebook: Hampton Roads Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Northern VirginiaThe chapter enjoyed an annual Founders’ Day brunch, sipped on Witches Brew tea at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, smashed jack-o-lanterns at Pumpkin Madness in Centreville and participated in an American Heart Association Heart Walk. They enjoyed the annual ornament exchange. Alumnae look forward to attending the George Mason (Eta Lambda) senior brunch, the D.C. ivy connection professional networking event and Panhellenic events. They also have plans to visit the Frances E. Willard (Alpha Lambda-Alumna Initiate) statue while touring the U.S. Capitol.

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

WISCONSINMilwaukeeAlumnae welcomed new graduates to the group. Members were proud to make blankets for a special local group of brain injured individuals. Founders’ Day was celebrated with dinner at the Westmoor Country Club. Members provided a hearty meal for Marquette (Eta Mu) collegians. Alumnae interested in joining the group, helping with projects or attending upcoming events should contact the chapter.

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


Alumnae Pride


Sisters Reunite, Raise Funds for ChapterMore than 80 Illinois (Beta Alpha) alumnae who graduated between 1976-82 attended a reunion weekend in June. Two sisters traveled from as far as London, England, and Dusseldorf, Germany. Alumnae relived college days by staying in the chapter house and raised $3,500 for the chapter to replace its aging dining room chairs.

Cathleen McNamee “Mac” Paul led the event, and Lee Blessman Antonio, Beth Thies Krause and Kate Blessman Borland

served on the reunion team. Highlights included a pizza party, music and dancing at a favorite local establishment, Phi Boot Camp led by personal trainer Carole Chiappe Krohn, catered brunch, a campus tour and an evening out in Campustown.

A nice surprise was discovering three alumnae in attendance are published authors. Eileen Rajala Meyer (Beta Alpha-Illinois) recently published a children’s book called Who’s Faster? Animals on the Move

(Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2012. ISBN: 0878425926). Susan Kenney Meredith (Beta Alpha-Illinois) authored Beyond Light Bulbs: Lighting the Way to Smarter Energy Management (Emerald Book Company, 2008. ISBN: 1934572071), and award-winning Journalist Pat Wingert Kelly co-authored The Menopause Book (Workman Publishing Company, 2009. ISBN: 0761155988). (See page 9 for more on Eileen’s new book.)

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(1) ALUMNAE REUNITE AT TEA San Diego State (Gamma Alpha) sisters reunite for the chapter’s second annual alumnae tea. Those who attended college in 1978-79 are pictured holding their composite. (2) SISTERS ENJOY REUNION Western Michigan (Delta Theta) alumnae from the classes of 1972-82 gather for a reunion. (3) CHARTER MEMBERS RETURN Truman State (Theta Gamma) charter members return to campus for a celebration of their 22nd anniversary of sisterhood. The reunion weekend was organized by Lori Colburn Smerz. The group plans another gathering in 2015 in Chicago to mark their 25th anniversary. (4) CROSSING MILES TO REUNITE Nearly 40 Indiana (Beta Tau) alumnae from the graduating classes of 1983-85 gather for a reunion at IU. Sisters from across the U.S. and as far away as Macedonia and England returned for the celebration.

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Housing Highlights Forever Home in Alpha Phi

In the 1980s, I was a new member living in a very large chapter house with my Alpha Phi sisters. We shared bedrooms, late night giggling, study sessions, cold treks to early morning classes, formal dinners with Mom Bonn, fraternity serenades … and more giggling. Living “in” was the norm on our campus, where all sororities had large houses.

But not every campus is the same. Some do not have these large residential homes that are considered traditional Greek housing. At some universities, the norm may be a chapter lodge or meeting space, using classroom facilities for meetings or sharing a dormitory floor. Alpha Phi has collegiate chapters across North America with each of these arrangements. We are always mindful of whether our facilities are comparable and competitive within a specific campus environment.

In recent years, Alpha Phi has had several successful


By Tonya Sharp Ryan (Phi-Oklahoma)

Above: Sisters celebrate following the Dartmouth (Iota Kappa) house’s ribbon cutting.

Inset: International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) presents a framed sketch of Alpha Phi’s first chapter house to the women of Dartmouth (Iota Kappa), saying, “In honor of those brave Alpha Phis, who in 1886 had the courage and the wherewithal to build the first Fraternity house for women, and in honor of you, who have followed in their footsteps, I present this rendering of that momentous occasion.”


extension opportunities. When an extension team and the International Executive Board evaluate whether to accept an extension opportunity, the housing (or meeting space) environment and options are studied to make sure Alpha Phi can, in a reasonable amount of time, offer collegians a similar experience to other NPC groups on campus.

Arranging for housing takes a lot of planning, considerable resources and careful negotiations with university officials and/or city government. And maintaining housing for our collegiate chapters is expensive and labor-intensive. When Alpha Phi owns, or intends to own, and manage a chapter house, a house corporation must be formed to accomplish holding the property or lease under the auspices of an Alpha Phi- and IRS-sanctioned not-for-profit entity. Volunteers must be recruited, trained and guided through the process.

Operating expenses vary greatly depending on the type of space the chapter requires for its particular situation. A dorm floor arrangement may mean direct payments for room and board to the university, with chapter bond payments going to long-term savings for a future greater housing need. A rented property will have the obvious rental expenses, but may need considerable redecoration or remodeling to make it suitable for tenants. An existing Greek house purchased by Alpha Phi may need a modern fire sprinkler system added to provide a safe environment for collegians. Even a chapter planning a simple meeting space may need to make arrangements for storing chapter property such as ritual equipment and recruitment items used year-to-year.

In the past year, three Alpha Phi chapters have begun their journeys into new homes. Dartmouth (Iota Kappa) is a college-owned house, WPI (Iota Omicron) is a small Alpha Phi-owned house, and Kentucky (Iota Nu) was newly constructed by Alpha Phi on campus property under a long-term land lease.

Worcester Polytechnic InstituteAlpha Phi accepted WPI’s extension invitation in October 2010, and the Iota Omicron chapter colonized in early 2011. Alpha Phi joined a Greek community of three other sororities and 13 fraternities; approximately 30 percent of the student population is involved in one of these groups. Iota Omicron chapter was installed in April 2011 and soon after, a search for a chapter home was underway. In April 2012, a house at 9 Einhorn Road, Worcester, Mass., was purchased. Alpha Phi’s own Kim Norton-O’Brien (Zeta Rho-Bentley) was engaged to design the interior spaces. While the chapter still holds meetings and recruitment activities at other locations around campus, the house serves as living and social space for members.

DartmouthLike many chapters, Iota Kappa relied on the college’s cooperation to secure housing. Dartmouth planned and completed construction of a new facility in summer 2012. Input was gathered from Alpha Phi during this process, and the building was designed to house 23 women and provide onsite meeting space. Colonized in 2006,

the chapter used space in a dormitory during the time the new house was constructed. The property, located at 2 North Park Street, Hanover, N.H., will remain under Dartmouth’s ownership and management. As with WPI, the project interior designer was Kim Norton-O’Brien. Kim coordinated with various contractors and designed the interior spaces.

KentuckyThe Iota Nu chapter was colonized in September 2009 and installed in April 2010. Kentucky has traditional Greek housing that is a dominant part of the campus culture. From the initial extension talks with the university, Alpha Phi planned to eventually offer housing to collegians.

The chapter utilized a small residential home near campus for two years until Alpha Phi secured a long-term land lease on university property in December 2011. With a goal of completing construction in time for recruitment in August 2012, it took a concerted effort by the housing team of Alpha Phi volunteers and local architects to accomplish this goal on time and on budget. The new structure, at 417 Columbia Avenue, Lexington, Ky., houses 57 women.

Representatives from Alpha Phi Fraternity and Foundation were present at all three chapters’ ribbon cutting and dedication ceremonies and presented gifts to the chapters. As many as 300 members, parents and guests attended each.


Right: The bedroom furniture in the WPI (Iota Omicron) chapter house was featured in Forbes magazine. Interior Designer Kim Norton-O’Brien (Zeta Rho-Bentley) took photos of furnishings in our Oklahoma (Phi) chapter and found a local manufacturer able to build to her specifications at a price point within the project’s means. The loft design maximizes the use of bedroom space, while giving each member ample storage and study amenities.

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Above: Alpha Phi International representatives conduct the Kentucky (Iota Nu) chapter house’s ribbon cutting ceremony. It was a very special day for Alpha Phi International and Iota Nu collegians.

Photo courtesy of Branden Tigrett Studios

KENTUCKY


On CampusCANADA

BRITISH COLUMBIABritish Columbia (Beta Theta)The chapter welcomed 20 new members during formal recruitment. They enjoyed ice cream socials, dodge ball tournaments and UBC Rec’s Day of the Longboat. Members hosted their first Red Dress-themed Founders’ Day tea. The event was a success, with $405 raised for Alpha Phi Foundation and the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Web: ubcalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi UBC Twitter: AlphaPhiUBC

ONTARIOWilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta)A promotional booth and annual recruitment information fair were very successful. Bid Day welcomed 28 new members. Members hosted the third annual Move Your Phi’t walk-athon to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation. It featured a flip-flop theme and slogan of “Flip someone’s life around. Flop heart disease.”

Web: laurieralphaphi.com

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ARIZONAArizona (Beta Epsilon)Members worked with the Fraternity and Sorority Programs Office to co-sponsor Alcohol Awareness Week. Events included a banner competition, a viewing of “Death By Alcohol: The Sam Spady Story,” an interactive alcohol awareness “Jeopardy”-styled game and handing out fact cards to students during lunch. Their hard work made the week a huge success.

Web: azalphaphi.com Facebook: Arizona Alpha Phi Twitter: AZAlphaPhi

WILFRID LAURIER (IOTA THETA)Sisters promote heart health with the chapter’s annual Move Your Phi’t walk-athon.

Northern Arizona (Iota Pi)After a successful first formal recruitment, the chapter welcomed 53 new members. Sisters will host their first philanthropy event, a heart healthy Phiesta. They will serve healthier versions of Mexican food while educating the campus community about heart health.

Web: naualphaphi.com Facebook: NAU Alpha Phi

CALIFORNIACal Poly (Epsilon Chi)The chapter welcomed 68 new members during fall recruitment. New sisters enjoyed desserts, a photo booth and more at their C’est La Phi-themed Bid Night.

Web: cpalphaphi.com Facebook: Cal Poly SLO Alpha Phi Twitter: CalPolyAlphaPhi

CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)The chapter was excited to participate in the university’s second largest recruitment during the fall. They welcomed 42 new members, becoming the largest chapter on campus. Sisters hosted their annual Phi Ball tournament and Red Dress Ball philanthropy events.

Facebook: Alpha Phi CSULB Twitter: AlphaPhiCSULB

CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta)Members volunteered during the annual Inland Empire American Heart Association Heart Walk. They passed out bottled water and kept walkers motivated.

Facebook: Alpha Phi CSUSB Twitter: AlphaPhiCSUSB

San Francisco State (Eta Theta)The chapter welcomed 36 new members during fall recruitment. They celebrated Bid Day at a San Francisco Giants baseball game. Sisterhood events included Ivy Linkers, Bear Buddies, Phi Dates, an overnight retreat and a visit to a pumpkin patch. Members hosted the annual Teeter Totter-athon philanthropy event. They sold heart healthy snacks in the main quad to raise awareness and money for Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: alphaphisfsu.com Twitter: APhiEtaTheta

UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)Sisters were honored to receive awards for outstanding Greek organization, membership recruitment and oustanding philanthropic event from the university. During Convention 2012, they received the most prestigious award, Outstanding Collegiate Chapter, as well as the Order of the Lamp award, Excellence in Loyalty and Alpha Phi Foundation Partners in Philanthropy Award (Southwest region). They were also recognized by the Foundation as the second largest collegiate chapter donor, raising more than $89,000 in two years. They were in the top three nominees for Excellence in Sisterhood, Excellence in Character Development and Outstanding Recruitment awards. During the summer, members enjoyed a sisterhood and recruitment retreat at the UCLA (Beta Delta) chapter house. They welcomed 32 new members during recruitment.

Web: ucialphaphi.com Facebook: UCI Alpha Phi

COLORADOColorado (Beta Gamma)Sisters welcomed 83 new members during fall recruitment. They hosted the third annual Red Dress Gala, with more than 500 attendees and 50 silent auction items. They welcomed other Colorado chapters to their home for Founders’ Day. They look forward to hosting the fourth annual Alpha Male philanthropy event, Mom’s Weekend and Greek Week.

Web: cuaphi.org Facebook: Boulder Alpha Phi Twitter: CUAPhi

Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta)The chapter initiated 18 new members, the largest class in chapter history. Sisters and their fathers attended a Colorado Rockies baseball game on Dad’s Day. They hosted a Fall Cleaning philanthropy event to help improve the community and raise money for Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: alpha-phi.wix.com/iotazeta

UC/IRVINE (ETA KAPPA)President Loni Drucker and former President Liat Turkenitz celebrate awards received from the university.


FLORIDAFlorida State (Gamma Phi) Sisters welcomed 74 new members during formal recruitment. They hosted the second annual Red Dress Gala during Parent’s Weekend. Almost 600 attended, and $11,000 was raised with live auction items alone. Some big ticket items included a one-week stay at a beach bungalow, golf for four at the world famous TPC Sawgrass golf course and a hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind Alpha Phi quilt. Web: fsualphaphi.com Facebook: FSU Alpha Phi Twitter: FSUAlphaPhi

GEORGIA Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)Members hosted their first Alpha Phi Red Dress Casino Night that raised more than $8,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters placed second in Lambda Chi Alpha’s Watermelon Bust philanthropy event. They celebrated the initiation of their fall new member class with dinner at Maggianos.

Web: gtalphaphi.org Facebook: Georgia Tech Alpha Phi Twitter: GTAlphaPhi

IDAHOIdaho (Beta Zeta)The chapter welcomed 33 new members during recruitment. With two sisters on the cheer squad, members have been busy supporting the Idaho Vandals. Sisters participated in the annual Make a Difference Day to support their community. They were excited to connect with alumnae during homecoming and to support Taylor Reed, who was on the court. Members celebrated Founders’ Day with a sisterhood event. The women are excited to host their upcoming Red Dress Poker Tournament to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: alphaphiidaho.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - University of Idaho

ILLINOISDePaul (Iota Eta)The chapter welcomed 40 new members after a successful recruitment. The Bid Day theme of We are Alpha Phi-rce featured animal prints. Sisters enjoyed trolley rides throughout Chicago, taking photos at landmarks like The Bean and Buckingham Fountain and dinner at Rainforest Café.

Facebook: Alpha Phi DePaul Twitter: DePaulAlphaPhi

Elmhurst (Zeta Xi)Members raised more than $250 with their Phi Ball philanthropy event to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter welcomed 30 new members during recruitment. They participated in an American Heart Association Heart Walk, including leading the warmup. Sisters were also recognized for their efforts by the walk’s emcee, Laura Schwartz, former White House director of events who also was a speaker at Convention 2012.

Web: alphaphizetaxi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at Elmhurst College Twitter: AlphaPhiEC

INDIANADePauw (Gamma)The chapter’s seventh annual Red Dress Gala raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. Members raised an additional $1,000 at their first Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event. Sisters were excited to welcome a new member class this winter.

Web: alphaphidepauw.com Facebook: Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiDePauw

IOWADrake (Gamma Omicron)Sisters recruited 35 new members and welcomed alumna Joanie Calder (Gamma Delta-Kansas) as the new house mom. The chapter placed first in Sweetheart Sing and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation with its annual Red Dress Gala. During the gala, Jess Nordenson, Abby Tierney and their dance partners were crowned winners of the Dancing with Phis competition.

Web: collegetownnetwork.com/apdrake Facebook: Drake University Alpha Phi Twitter: DrakeAlphaPhi

Northern Iowa (Epsilon Theta)Members hosted the second annual Cardiac Arrest philanthropy event and doubled their past proceeds by raising $6,672 for Alpha Phi Foundation. The event included the Greek community, other students and families. They welcomed 26 new members and met quota.

Web: alphaphiet.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Epsilon Theta Chapter

MAINEMaine (Delta Nu)The chapter welcomed 21 new members, exceeding quota. Sisters hosted the fifth annual Red Dress Gala and annual alumnae brunch. Members continue to have the highest GPA of all the sororities on campus.

Web: umainealphaphi.com Facebook: U Maine Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiDeltaNu

MASSACHUSSETTSBentley (Zeta Rho)Collegians celebrated the chapter’s 30th anniversary and enjoyed reconnecting with alumnae during the event. Sisters volunteered at a Boston Red Sox baseball game and participated in an American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Boston. The chapter’s first Move Your Feet 5k walk/run had a great showing from donors and participants alike. Sisters visited a local pumpkin farm during Halloween. They welcomed five new members during the fall.

Web: russstudio.com/16-alphaphi-zetarho-bentley Facebook: Bentley University Alpha Phi-Zeta Rho Chapter Twitter: AlphaPhiZetaRho

MIT (Zeta Phi)The chapter welcomed 37 new members during fall recruitment. They held an inaugural Red Dress Gala to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation. They plan to make it an annual event.

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

COLORADO (BETA GAMMA)New members prepare for the chapter’s Red Dress Gala.

DEPAUL (IOTA ETA)Sisters form a tunnel to cheer on and welcome new members.


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MICHIGANKettering (Iota Epsilon)The chapter raised $1,000 during their first Alphatraz and annual Phiathlon philanthropy events. Sisters welcomed 15 new members on Bid Day, nearly doubling the size of the chapter. Collegians joined alumnae to celebrate Founders’ Day in Auburn Hills.

Web: alphaphi-kettering.webs.com

Michigan State (Beta Beta)Sisters welcomed 41 new members. They hosted a philanthropy event at Tropical Smoothie and a fashion trunk show at LF Stores. Members helped the community by volunteering and walking in the Lansing American Heart Association Heart Walk. Sisters participated in the Michigan State homecoming parade, representing their status as the first sorority welcomed to MSU’s campus.

Web: msualphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Michigan State University Twitter: AlphaPhiMSU

Western Michigan (Delta Theta)Sisters were honored with a Top Recruiting Chapter award during Convention 2012. Fall recruitment resulted in 31 new members. Alumnae joined collegians for a memorable 50th chapter anniversary celebration. Seven of the chapter’s charter members returned for the event and were presented with 50-year pins. Other special guests included Marian Garfield Klein Wattles (Beta Beta-Michigan State), Delta Theta’s first chapter advisor, Beverlee Randall White (Beta Zeta-Idaho) and Gail Kasdorf Brown (Beta-Northwestern) – all part of Team Western Michigan when the chapter was chartered in 1962.

Facebook: Alpha Phi WMU Twitter: AlphaPhiWMU

MINNESOTAMinnesota (Epsilon)Sisters had the best return rate during fall recruitment. They kept up their three-year winning streak in the university’s annual homecoming football tournament. Members enjoyed two sisterhood events and the annual Phi Pheed philanthropy event.

Web: sites.google.com/site/alphaphiminnesota Facebook: Alpha Phi UMN Twitter: AlphaPhiUMN

MISSOURICentral Missouri (Theta Lambda)The chapter had a successful formal recruitment and exceeded quota to welcome 26 new members, their largest new member class ever. They were thankful for recruitment help from Educational Leadership Consultant Katie Koukol (Nu-Nebraska) and Collegiate Membership Coordinator Lora Tuley Brys (Theta Gamma-Truman State). Collegians initiated five alumnae initiates with their new members. They participated in homecoming with Sigma Pi fraternity. They also redesigned the chapter website.

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

Missouri (Omicron)The chapter welcomed 90 new members during fall recruitment. They enjoyed a sisterhood retreat in Kansas City, attended a Kansas City Royals baseball game and shopped on the plaza. Collegians hosted an open house for parents and alumnae during homecoming and celebrated their first season in the SEC. The open house featured a breakfast, tours, group photo and giveaway. Read about the event at mizzouaphi.com/blog.

Web: mizzouaphi.com Facebook: Mizzou APhi Twitter: MizzouAlphaPhi

Washington University (Zeta Upsilon)Sisters hosted another successful Phi Ball kickball tournament that was attended by the 18 Greek organizations on campus. They welcomed more than 400 students, parents and alumnae to their Red Dress Gala. Money raised benefited Alpha Phi Foundation, the Emily Benetar Memorial Fund and the Gabrielle Reuveni Memorial Gift Fund.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Zeta Upsilon

NEBRASKANebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi)Sisters teamed with Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity for homecoming week and took first place in Battle of the Brains, second in the Canned Food Build, first in the spirit competition, second in the Adventure Race, fourth in the parade float competition and first in lip sync. Not only did the chapter win the overall homecoming competition, but Katie Elder was one of the final four homecoming queen candidates. During the university’s Scholarship Awards, the chapter received honors for Highest Sorority GPA and Highest Overall Greek GPA with a spring 2012 GPA of 3.50.

Web: lopers.net/student_org/alphaphi Facebook: Alpha Phi UNK Twitter: AlphaPhiUNK

NEW HAMPSHIRENew Hampshire (Eta Alpha)Sisters welcomed 39 new members. They celebrated homecoming with alumnae. Members participated in an American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast

Cancer walk in Exeter, N.H. They hosted local Girl Scouts at the chapter house for a day-long workshop in self-defense.

Web: wildcatlink.unh.edu/organization/alphaphi Facebook: UNH Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiUNH

NEW JERSEYSeton Hall (Eta Eta)Collegians were excited to welcome eight new members during fall recruitment. Sisters hosted a potluck lunch for potential members and operated a table at the university’s Involvement Fair. Sisters participated in The Color Run New Jersey and hosted a fundraiser at Cold Stone Creamery to raise money for Alpha Phi Foundation. Collegians welcomed alumnae back for University Weekend and an annual Founders’ Day brunch.

Web: AlphaPhiEtaEta.webs.com

NEW YORKHofstra (Theta Mu)Sisters were excited to be homecoming champions and for Jenna Strem to be nominated for the court. The chapter teamed with Phi Delta Theta fraternity for the university’s Fall Festival. Their Elvis Presley-themed float even included his iconic pink Cadillac.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Hofstra Twitter: AlphaPhiHofstra

Rensselaer (Theta Tau)Sisters welcomed 16 new members during the fall. They enjoyed a dessert social and Greek Chowder Fest with alumnae during the university’s Alumni Weekend. Sisters look forward to Family Weekend and a co-sponsored pancake breakfast to support breast cancer research.

Web: rpialphaphi.weebly.com Facebook: RPI Alpha Phi

SUNY/Buffalo (Theta Epsilon)Collegians hosted the Phi Feud philanthropy event to raise money for Alpha Phi Foundation. They participated in the Linda Yalem Safety Run and a kickball tournament. Upcoming events include plans for a Red Dress Gala.

MICHIGAN STATE (BETA BETA)Sisters volunteer at a Lansing American Heart Association Heart Walk.

MIT (ZETA PHI)New members enjoy a Red Dress Gala.


SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)Chelle Haynes and Krista Sperry received the New Member Education Program of the Year Award on behalf of the chapter during the university’s Fraternal Awards Ceremony.

Facebook: Alpha Phi - SUNY Plattsburgh

Syracuse (Alpha)The chapter held its annual Red Dress Gala and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. During Convention 2012, members received the Order of the Lamp award and an Alpha Phi Foundation Partners in Philanthropy Award for the Northeast region.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Syracuse University

NORTH CAROLINADuke (Beta Nu)The chapter had the highest GPA among all Greek groups for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters. They were one of only four sororities on campus to be recognized as a Gold Chapter by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Web: duke.edu/web/aphi

UNC/Wilmington (Eta Xi)The chapter welcomed 30 new members during formal recruitment. Sisters held their first Sweat in the Sun 5k and raised $545. They are busy planning their first Heart Health Week.

Web: uncw-alphaphi.com Facebook: UNCW Alpha Phi Twitter: EtaXiAlphaPhi

OHIOAkron (Eta Gamma)The chapter welcomed 22 new members. Sisters were excited to meet International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) when she visited. They celebrated Founders’ Day by visiting the grave of Founder Elizabeth Grace Hubbell Shults and hosting an alumnae luncheon. They co-hosted the second annual Eat Your Heart Out philanthropy event with Phi Delta Theta fraternity and hosted their King of Hearts philanthropy event.

Web: Alpha Phi Eta Gamma

Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon)Sisters welcomed 17 new members and met quota during recruitment, making them the largest chapter on campus. They hosted their first crush party of the year. During homecoming, they cheered the Yellow Jackets on to victory and their Bordeaux Beau on to win homecoming king. They enjoyed seeing alumnae at their annual homecoming cookout and their Founders’ Day dinner. Sisters supported the community by volunteering to play Disney princesses at The Friends of Children Services Princess Ball and the Pumpkin Festival at Hiram House Camp.

Web: alphaphibwc.com Facebook: BWU Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiBW

MIT (ZETA PHI)New members enjoy a Red Dress Gala.

DUQUESNE (EPSILON IOTA)Sisters pose with Judge Joy Flowers Conti (front, center), charter member and the chapter’s first president, during the fifth annual Red Dress Gala.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (ZETA UPSILON)Sisters cheer on teams as they host a Phi Ball kickball tournament.

Dayton (Zeta Psi)The chapter took second place in the university’s Greek Week for the second year in a row. They were busy preparing for winter recruitment.

Facebook: Alpha Phi University of Dayton Twitter: UD_AlphaPhi

OKLAHOMAOklahoma City (Delta Delta)Sisters welcomed 34 new members during recruitment. They hosted an Alpha Phiesta philanthropy event to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation and newly adopted charity Peyton’s Hope.

Web: ocualphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Delta Delta Chapter


On Campus

PENNSYLVANIADuquesne (Epsilon Iota)The chapter hosted its fifth annual Red Dress Gala that included a fashion show with dresses provided by David’s Bridal. They also held a dress drive prior to the event. Sisters welcomed six new members and met campus total. Ten women volunteered as freshmen orientation leaders.

Web: duqalphaphi.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Duquesne University Twitter: DuqAlphaPhi

Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma)The women helped the class of 2016 move into their dorms. The Eat Your Heart Out philanthropy event raised more than $1,200. Members dressed the part for an ’80s-themed sisterhood event at a local roller skating rink.

Web: alphaphizetasigma.com Facebook: Alpha Phi-Zeta Sigma Twitter: AlphaPhiZetaSig

St. Joseph’s (Theta Theta)Members enjoyed a sisterhood event at Linvilla Orchards. They held a Come Sail Away with A Phi event for potential members. They hosted a Red Dress Gala and a second annual flag football tournament.

SOUTH DAKOTASouth Dakota (Psi)The chapter welcomed 38 new members during formal recruitment. Rebekah Rinehart and Teresa Johnson represented the chapter as Dakota Days royalty nominees. Members placed second in GPA on campus. Other activities included a date party, formal and the chapter’s Red Dress Gala.

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

TEXASNorth Texas (Gamma Eta)Sisters welcomed 42 new members, making the chapter the largest on campus. Members co-hosted an Empowering Women program with Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Delta Chi. They were excited that International Executive Board Director Val Lawlor (Omicron-Missouri) attended the program.

Web: untalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at UNT

St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)The chapter welcomed 14 new members. They participated in a Graffiti Wipeout community service project and enjoyed a Camp A Phi retreat.

UTAHSouthern Utah (Theta Sigma)The chapter welcomed 17 new members. The annual alumnae tea was hosted during homecoming weekend with a Breakfast at Tiffany’s theme. Those in attendance enjoyed breakfast for dinner, a photo booth with fun props and sharing Alpha Phi stories.

Web: alphaphisuu.com Facebook: Alpha Phi-Theta Sigma Chapter Twitter: AlphaPhiSUU

Utah (Beta Sigma)Sisters welcomed 32 new members during their first formal recruitment and concluded polish week with the surprise announcement of the recent purchase of a chapter house. They participated in homecoming week, taking second place in Songfest for a Michael Jackson-themed routine and first place for the biggest team at the 5k race. Members also enjoyed initiation and a sisterhood retreat.

Facebook: Utah Alpha Phi

VIRGINIAChristopher Newport (Theta Phi)Sisters welcomed families and alumnae to the third annual Red Dress Gala that benefited Alpha Phi

Foundation. The chapter also sent out its first alumnae newsletter and hosted an alumnae initiation.

Web: cnuaphi.weebly.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Theta Phi (CNU) Twitter: CNUAlphaPhi

George Mason (Eta Lambda)Sisters welcomed more than 30 new members during fall formal recruitment. During Parent’s Weekend, members and their parents enjoyed a catered brunch at a local restaurant. Taylor Hillman was awarded Panhellenic’s Scholar of the Month award for achieving a 4.0 GPA during both semesters of her sophomore year. Sisters also hosted the annual King of Hearts and Phiesta fall philanthropy events.

Web: gmualphaphi.com Facebook: GMU Alpha Phi Twitter: GMUAlphaPhi

James Madison (Theta Iota)Sisters welcomed 63 new members. Collegians and their parents enjoyed a Family Weekend brunch and attended a Pink Out game in support of breast cancer awareness. They celebrated Founders’ Day and enjoyed reconnecting with alumnae during homecoming week activities, including a brunch and football game.

Web: jmualphaphi.com Facebook: JMU Alpha Phi Twitter: JMUAlphaPhi

Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta)Collegians introduced a new philanthropy event, Alpha Phi Phield Day. It featured heart healthy activities such as a joust float, jump rope, a Zumba class and relay race. Sisters treated participants to healthy foods to keep up their energy.

Web: oduaphi.com Facebook: ODU Alpha Phi Twitter: ODUAlphaPhi

Virginia (Zeta Iota)A successful Parent’s Weekend included a Red Dress Brunch, trunk show, silent auction and formal that raised

WISCONSIN (IOTA)Sisters welcome new members on Bid Day.

DAYTON (ZETA PSI)Sisters celebrate their hard work on a Greek Week dance.


Milestone Anniversaries Congratulations to the following collegiate chapters that celebrate milestone anniversaries in 2013!

85 YearsIdaho (Beta Zeta)Manitoba (Beta Eta)

70 YearsBowling Green State

(Beta Omicron)

65 YearsKent State (Beta Omega)San Jose State (Beta Psi)

60 YearsPuget Sound

(Gamma Zeta)

55 YearsArizona State (Gamma Pi)Drake (Gamma Omicron)Penn State (Gamma Rho)Wichita State (Gamma Xi)Wisconsin/Stout

(Gamma Sigma)

50 YearsMaine (Delta Nu)Nebraska/Kearney

(Delta Xi)Purdue (Delta Mu)

45 YearsSacramento State

(Epsilon Gamma)

35 YearsIndiana U. Southeast

(Zeta Epsilon)Tufts (Zeta Theta)Virginia (Zeta Iota)

30 YearsWashington University

(Zeta Upsilon)

25 YearsGeorge Mason

(Eta Lambda)Pennsylvania (Eta Iota)San Francisco State

(Eta Theta)Seton Hall (Eta Eta)UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)

15 YearsUniversity of the Pacific

(Iota Gamma)

5 YearsFranklin & Marshall

(Zeta Sigma)

more than $8,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation and University of Virginia Hospital’s Club Red Clinic. They sold late night tacos during an A Phiesta event and collected “ransom” at Jail ’n Bail to help raise funds and awareness for women’s heart health. They participated in an American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the university’s annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s breakfast.

Web: alphaphiuva.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at the University of Virginia Twitter: APhi_UVA

Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron)Sisters participated in a Greeks Giving Back philanthropy event. They hosted another successful Red Dress Gala. Sisters were proud of Christine Terminello, who was crowned homecoming queen.

Web: vtalphaphi.com Facebook: VT Alpha Phi Twitter: VTAlphaPhi

WASHINGTONPuget Sound (Gamma Zeta)The chapter received the title of Greek Week champions for the second consecutive year. During the week, they participated in events such as Knowledge Bowl, Greek Olympics and Day of Service.

Facebook: Alpha Phi-Gamma Zeta Twitter: AlphaPhiGZ

Washington (Sigma)The chapter welcomed 34 new members. They celebrated Bid Day with a Space Jam theme, complete with Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan décor. New member activities included a trip to Pike Place Market, canoeing and an ice cream social. They enjoyed fraternity serenades and a trip to a local fair.

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

WISCONSINWisconsin (Iota)Sisters welcomed 49 new members following another successful fall recruitment. They loved having the recently-launched Alpha Phi International new member website to educate them about Alpha Phi. The chapter hosted its ninth annual Red Dress Gala that included its first live auction. Other activities included themed mixers and sisterhood events.

Web: alphaphiwisconsin.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Wisconsin Twitter: AlphaPhiIota

Team members present to the Cambridge-Area Panhellenic Council (top photo) and University of Mississippi Panhellenic (bottom).


Fall 2012 not only served as a time for many Alpha Phi collegiate chapters to increase their membership, but also for the Fraternity to add two new chapters to our roll. We are thrilled to announce that Alpha Phi will join the Cambridge-Area Panhellenic Council in February 2013 and the University of Mississippi Panhellenic in Fall 2015.

The Cambridge-Area Panhellenic Council supports the sorority activities for women who attend Harvard University (Cambridge, Mass.). The Panhellenic Council operates independently from the college, and it provides an opportunity for undergraduate women who are interested in the sorority experience. Alpha Phi joins Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta and Kappa Kappa Gamma in Cambridge. Formal recruitment will take place in February 2013, and Alpha Phi’s colonization will take place following the Panhellenic’s Bid Day. Thank you to our nearby alumnae and collegians who participated in our formal extension presentation!

The University of Mississippi (Oxford, Miss.) marks Alpha Phi’s fifth Southeastern Conference campus, although we will have to wait until 2015 to welcome our first Ole Miss collegiate members! Alpha Phi participated in the August formal extension presentation round with three other National Panhellenic Conference organizations for two colonization invitations. Alpha Delta Pi was selected to join the community in Fall 2013, and Alpha Phi will colonize in 2015 — providing the Panhellenic community a chance to adjust to the growth of their community, but also allowing ample time for Alpha Phi to prepare.

If you are interested in supporting our efforts in Cambridge or Oxford, please contact Megan Bouché at [email protected].


ORDER OF OMEGA

Akron (Eta Gamma)Bailey Roth

Alabama (Beta Mu)Bridget Bailey

Arizona (Beta Epsilon) Emily CoulourasTheresa GallegoHaley HarriganAbby JacobsBrittany Riopelle

Arizona State (Gamma Pi)Kristen AlexanderKristi BielewiczRichelle MalysaRachel K. QuinnHanna M. Ramsey

Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)Maureen HeacockAmanda HeyderKristine NovickiStephanie SchaffnerKatelyn Schuster

Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon)Rachel Spiker

Barry (Theta Omega)Kaydeann HallMelissa Jimenez

Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron)Erin Porter

British Columbia (Beta Theta)Jane ChoEmma MillerMelissa Zaron

Butler (Epsilon Beta)Lauren Dunford

Chapman (Eta Upsilon)Megan CardinalJacquelyn KennyKjellrun OwensCecelia StewartKristen VegaMegan Wisler

Christopher Newport (Theta Phi)Sarah KlenkAbigail Pierce

Colorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta)Stephanie BiagiottiJennifer BrushCarrie EberhardAshley HertzlerAndrea Switzer

Connecticut (Iota Lambda)Kayla JowdyKyra Pelz-Walsh

Cornell (Delta)Amelia AdamsAli HoffmanGinny Johnson

CSU/Chico (Theta Upsilon)Brittany DunleavyAllison Mazella

CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa) Alex AronsonLea BarcusAubrey FreckmanKelcie GriffithErica HsuJulie IrwinCourtney Lindgren

CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon)Claudia Alaniz

Delaware (Epsilon Nu)Lauren Belforti

Denver (Iota Xi)Jordyn Michaud

DePauw (Gamma)Ellen FunkeWelsey JonesElizabeth MachmeierNora Murpny

Drake (Gamma Omicron)Amanda LaurentNicole MittelbrunSamantha RichmondEmma Titus

Duquesne (Epsilon Iota)Yamilette Ayala

Eastern Illinois (Zeta Alpha)Tiffany LeschkeAshley Shereyk

Elmhurst (Zeta Xi)Annice CoughlanKyle SellersSamantha WitanenKaylyn Woodhall

Florida State (Gamma Phi)Hillary FreesmeierSarah KalisSamantha KellySara Saxner

Florida Tech (Theta Zeta)Hannah HartAbbey KeisterAnne “Katie” Stout

Franklin & Marshall (Zeta Sigma)Natasia FableAmanda LohKelly MarchisioMolly ThompsonMolly Weston

George Mason (Eta Lambda)Alexis TaylorJennifer Wham

George Washington (Iota Iota)Bari Friedman

Georgia Tech (Iota Mu)Alexandra GeorgeAndrea Gutierrez

Illinois (Beta Alpha)Kaitlyn Ahern

Iowa (Delta Epsilon)Jordan Yates

James Madison (Theta Iota)Elisabeth Bixby-EberhardtMaureen CashmanMolly HaasErika PowersSydney PughAnn Smith

Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron)Kelsey Elizabeth HirotsuCaroline KatzMonica Brittany Lowe HarrisCatherine Rose

Kent State (Beta Omega)Stephanie Tripi

Kettering (Iota Epsilon)Clair SwainsonKayla Whittemore

Linfield (Theta Alpha)McKaley BrewerEllyn EdwardsRosa GimsonEmily JenkinsAnna SoursEmily Zegar

Maine (Delta Nu)Keegan BurdetteEmily CollinsSimone DubayKristen MehnertAlyssa Ouellette

Maryland (Delta Zeta)Kerry Thompson

Miami University (Gamma Nu)Megan Knotts

Michigan (Theta)Katherine BillKiki FoxBlake Jule

Midwestern State (Gamma Omega)Marieke van Gaalen

Minnesota (Epsilon)Amy AschenbeckBrigit Carroll

Montana (Chi)Brianna HintzNicole Watkins

Nebraska (Nu)Allie O’Rourke

Nebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi)Morgan AbertPaige BeiermannKatie ElderMegan SchuttSamantha Seina

New Hampshire (Eta Alpha)Christina BonoNatalie RaederLauren Tassone

North Dakota (Pi)Breanna Coleman

Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma)Molly CarlsonSamantha KatapodesRebecca UchynMargaux ValdezAmy Vollmar

Northwestern (Beta)Alaynah BoydChelsea CooperJaqueline MontgomeryMegan Slattery

Oklahoma City (Delta Delta)Katy McDonaldHannah ScottLizzie StricklandAlanaa TrivelliShana Usiukiewicz

Old Dominion (Epsilon Eta) Nina Smith

Oregon (Tau)Katie O’NeillNicole Rios

Penn State ( Gamma Rho)Kara Lee JewellBrittany KomoraJuliana LustigElizabeth Palumbo

Puget Sound (Gamma Zeta)Robyn Davis

Rensselaer (Theta Tau)Alexandra DealLindsey HowlettMeghan Jewel CainAnne Marie CroppKayla Melissa ColeCassandra RuckKristi SchroderDeana Schwarz

Rochester (Theta Kappa)Kaitlyn BiehlerJoelle Mamon

Seton Hall (Eta Eta)Emily AlatiAlexis BorgesErin EganEileen Murdoch

South Dakota (Psi)Kaylie GaburBethany KrushAnya PointRebekah RinehartMadlynn RubleDanielle Weisser

St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)Bernadette Adrienne SepulvedaUrsula Lashawn Villarreal

Stanford (Kappa)Estela Marie Go

SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)Michelle HaynesMiranda Ross

Syracuse (Alpha)Vera Skalka

Texas (Omega)Sara AramiKalyn KeirSamantha KherkherAshleigh SchapAshley Wallace

Towson (Eta Omega)Erica Dreher

UC/Berkeley (Lambda)Shir DavidoviczKristen Dodenhoff

UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho)Melissa MauerKathryn Uglow

UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)Jodi CarltonJennifer MajdickDanielle VanBlitter

UCLA (Beta Delta)Natasha Sellens

University of the Pacific (Iota Gamma)Katie DollAlexa Karkar

USC (Beta Pi)Caitlin OswaldRiannon TrutanichBrittany WatsonOlivia White

Utah (Beta Sigma)Sarah Hammer

Villanova (Eta Epsilon)Natalie GilmoreMeaghan Kelly

Virginia (Zeta Iota)Molly Andrea Hamill

Washburn (Upsilon)Brittany Swan

Washington University (Zeta Upsilon)Katie DobschaMarci EngelKatherine FosterHillary RothmanAlix SimnockPatricia Strutz

Western Michigan (Delta Theta)Rebecca CattonJustine High

Wichita State (Gamma Xi)Kara CornwellChelsea Grosch

William Woods (Delta Chi)Julia Christine Peairs

Wisconsin (Iota)Brittany CohenEmily GrantVanessa Robin

Wisconsin/La Crosse (Delta Kappa)Lauryn BeecherStefanie BergSarah DorzokEmily MitchRileigh Van Driessche

Congratulations Honor Society InducteesThe following women were inducted into Order of Omega, Gamma Sigma Alpha and Rho Lambda honor societies during the 2011-12 school year.


GAMMA SIGMA ALPHA

Arizona (Beta Epsilon)Hailey E. Stritzke

Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)Rachel GravesMaureen HeacockAmanda HeyderKristine NovickiStacia RappStephanie SchaffnerKatelyn SchusterRachel Stockle

Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon)Hilary F. HapgoodStephanie Marie OravecLeah PoinerRachel L. Spiker

British Columbia (Beta Theta)Jennifer ChenTiffany KhuuJustina LeungDora Liu

CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon)Mariah AguinaldoClaudia AlanizDanielle AltmanIris BergerOda Evjen GjovagTiffany GougeonBrittney HoogervorstCara ReichardLauren SpiesVictoria Danielle StegerRebecca WallMackinsey Woolever

Elmhurst (Zeta Xi)Annice CoughlanKyle Sellers

Kettering (Iota Epsilon)Amy KeithClaire SwainsonKayla Whittemore

Miami University (Gamma Nu)Lilianna EiteljorgDanielle Elizabeth Matteson

North Dakota (Pi)Abbie BeaudryBreanna Coleman

St. Mary’s (Iota Beta)Corrie L. PittmanAmy Marie Swan

SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)Michelle Brittany Haynes

UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)Jordan GassnerJennifer MajdickLauren ShureenDaniella VanBlitter

USC (Beta Pi)Lauren BergmannNatalie BirrenDevin CareyHaylie GarrieKathryn HaysShawna HeinzAsia KaneTara O’BrienHeather RitchieKatherine SchneiderKelsey Valentine

Washburn (Upsilon)Hannah AbernathyDelanie AtteberryKatherine BillickLauren CoxRachel KlausKaitlin LawlessBianca MartinezBrittany Swan

RHO LAMBDA

Akron (Eta Gamma)Kirsten CookMaria PuglisiBailey RothBrittany Svirbely

Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)Lisa Castelletti

Central Missouri (Theta Lambda)Lauren KlausBrittany LichtenbergRandi MaySarah-Bo Spurlock Jessica Teson

Connecticut (Iota Lambda)Kayla BassettJessica Matcalf

Duquesne (Epsilon Iota)Yamilette AyalaNadine FariaKathryn Malone

Johns Hopkins (Zeta Omicron)Molly Danielle DillonAliza Miriam FishbeinKelsey Elizabeth HirotsuSara E. HusseyCaroline KatzMonica Brittany Lowe HarrisDiana J. Stern

Kettering (Iota Epsilon)Nicole FindlayJennifer RondeauAshley Siler

Marquette (Eta Mu)Kaitlyn BarrettSamantha HartmanSarah RyanSloane TrimboliStephanie Waterman

Minnesota (Epsilon)Amy AschenbackKelsey AtherstonKaitlin Carlson Alison CerveTaylor CrowlGloria HeadHaley HofmasterCourtney MasonMackenzie Miller

North Texas (Gamma Eta)Hilary ButlerLauren CarolChelsea FishelElizabeth GirvanMontana GoldsteinTaylor NobisCarlie RosenthalShannon ShawLaura Zarrillo

Northwestern (Beta) Stephanie AsplundhSeana PetersonAndie SchroederLisa Shandley

SUNY/Plattsburgh (Theta Psi)Miranda RossJillian Tomlinson

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) Alice BeatonAnn DavisCharlotte DeomErin DoyleBreanne DurbinMia FloresCaitlin FrantzHannah GanttMegan LawrieLauren LockeLauren MaxwellKaitlyn McDonaldLeslie McQueenBrittany MorrisonNicole ReinerBrianna StroupStephany Wines

WPI (Iota Omicron) Sarah Dinwoodie


Foundation Message from the Foundation Chair

Nearly

$400,000invested in innovative training and educational

programs, including the Emerging Leaders Institute

2011-12FOUNDATION

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Dear Sisters, Parents and Friends,

When the Foundation was established in 1956, the rock ‘n’ roll dance craze was all the rage, black and white television sets were hitting the marketplace, and gas was just 22 cents a gallon. There were other headlines. The Cold War was on the minds of many North Americans, poverty and education remained high priority social issues, and women were beginning to enter the workforce in ever-higher numbers.

Today, we have our own headlines. The cost of education is at an all-time high. Heart disease continues to be the No. 1 killer of women. And while women are participating in the workforce in record numbers, we have not yet achieved comparable pay to men, and only 15 percent of top jobs in North America are held by women. These are significant issues facing our society today and, because of your generous investment in Alpha Phi Foundation, we’re doing our part to create a solution.

Because of your generosity, this past year we were able to help 70 women pursue their dream careers through the support of

$140,000 in scholarships. Because of your generosity, we awarded $250,000 through our Heart to Heart Grant and local heart health outreach initiatives to help improve women’s heart health. Because of your generosity, we invested nearly half a million dollars in leadership development to ensure more Alpha Phi women have an opportunity at those top jobs.

We honor your investment as we put our mission to work throughout North America: advancing women’s lives through the power of philanthropy. That’s our commitment to Alpha Phis and to Alpha Phi’s future.

This annual report shows the progress we made during fiscal year 2012, thanks to you. The year was record-breaking, with every collegiate chapter donating to the Foundation for a total of nearly $1.5 million – both “firsts” in our history. We furthered our programs with the additions of the Abby Dorsa Sobrato (Zeta Gamma-Santa Clara) Memorial Scholarship and Susan Weiskittle Barrick (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) Endowment for Leadership Enrichment. Additionally, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to direct two

percent of all unrestricted, annual fund gifts to our Forget Me Not Fund, which contributed to the distribution of $121,000 in Forget Me Not Grants – a 32 percent increase over the prior year.

Because of the growth we experienced in our assets in FY12, we are able to invest in our mission in even more significant ways. As we look to the year ahead, our commitment to scholarship, leadership development and improving women’s heart health has never been stronger. We will launch a new strategic plan that will guide our work over the next three years and build upon our mission to advance women’s lives. We will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Heart to Heart Grant, launch the first volume of Alpha Phi’s History spanning our founding in 1872 to the year 1922, and introduce new programs to further our impact on women’s heart health. Also, we will continue to invest in a strong Alpha Phi with the expansion of leadership programs and resources for all members.

On behalf of the Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors and staff, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you – the members, chapters, parents, friends, businesses and other organizations that support our mission. You are the reason we continue to fulfill our promise to Alpha Phi and impact some of the most pressing issues facing women today. Thank you for choosing to advance women’s lives through the power of your philanthropy!

Loyally,

Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina)Foundation Chair

The year was record-breaking,

with every collegiate chapter

donating to the Foundation

for a total of nearly $1.5

million – both “firsts”

in our history.


Our Mission:Advancing women’s lives through

the power of philanthropy

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, 2012 and 2011, this independent audit was conducted by Legacy Professionals, LLP (Chicago, Ill.).

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011

ASSETS 2012 2011

Cash and Cash Equivalents $934,488 $1,081,460

Receivables

Contribution Receivable from Remainder Trusts 14,564 17,875

Unconditional Pledges – Net 816,044 969,779

Bequest – 70,000

Accrued Interest 23,362 16,834

Other 44 2,700

Prepaid Expense 822 969

Inventory 24,301 618

Investments 7,841,396 6,922,696

Property and Equipment

Net of Accumulated Depreciation 505,166 525,523

Total Assets $10,160,187 $9,608,454

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Liabilities

Accounts Payable $63,422 $35,499

Accrued Expenses 17,550 19,062

Scholarships Payable 195,270 136,244

Related Party Payable 64,632 10,264

Grants Payable 146,807 244,552

Total Liabilities $487,681 $445,621

Net Assets

Unrestricted 5,211,365 4,837,378

Temporarily Restricted 449,940 342,528

Permanently Restricted 4,011,201 3,982,927

Total Net Assets $9,672,506 $9,162,833

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $10,160,187 $9,608,454

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted Total

REVENUE, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT

Contributions Appeal $1,620,266 $93,052 $74,688 $1,788,006

Community 317,001 – 28 317,029

Leadership Endowment – – 136,563 136,563

Other – 142,240 – 142,240

Bequests 373,704 – – 373,704

Sale of Alpha Phi Merchandise 5,940 – – 5,940

Rental Income 26,100 – – 26,100

Investment Income – Net (464,812) 70,345 – (394,467)

Change in the Value of Split-Interest Agreements – – (3,311) (3,311)

Other Income 4,817 – – 4,817

Net Assets Released from Restrictions 377,919 (198,225) (179,695) –

Total Revenue, Gains and Other Support $2,260,935 $107,412 $28,274 $2,396,621

EXPENSES

Program Services Scholarships $147,227 – – $147,227

Heart to Heart Projects 50,397 – – 50,397

Community Projects 188,257 – – 188,257

Forget Me Not 59,600 – – 59,600

Philanthropic and Educational 744,733 – – 744,733

Total Program Services $1,190,214 – – $1,190,214

Management and General 311,963 – – 311,963

Fundraising 384,771 – – 384,771

Total Expenses $1,886,948 – – $1,886,948

Change in Net Assets $373,987 $107,412 $28,274 $509,673

NET ASSETS

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

End of Year $5,211,365 $449,940 $4,011,201 $9,672,506

$250,000awarded through the Heart to Heart Grant and

local women's heart health outreach incentives

$140kawarded in scholarships

to 70 women, allowing them to pursue their dream careers

$121ktotal distribution of Forget Me Not Grants — a 32 percent increase over the prior year


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en’s Heart Program • 2010: Oregon Health & Sciences University Foundation • 2010: American Heart Assocation-Greater Boston Area • 2011: St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation • 2012: University of Washington’s Division of Cardiology

Heart Disease is the

#1 KILLER of Women

First Heart to

Heart Grant

awarded in 1993

$50,000 awarded annually through the

Heart to Heart Grant to help fund

research and educational programs.

Women comprise only

27%of participants in all

heart-related

research studies

More than

42 million women are

currently living

with some form

of cardiovascular

disease

Watch the

Foundation’s video,

“Changing

Women’s Lives:

One Heartbeat

at a Time,”

at youtube.com/

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$687,000 awarded over 20 years

25 total Heart to Heart Grants

awarded

2004Foundation introduces

its first Red Dress Pin

2012Limited edition Red Dress

Pin introduced to mark

20th anniversary of

Heart to Heart

Grant

STAY TUNED!

Our 2013 Heart to

Heart Grant recipient

will be announced

in late February.

1956 Alpha Phi Foundation is

founded and makes cardiac care

its philanthropic focus. Today, we use

the term women’s heart health.

Alpha Phi Foundation Celebrates

20th

Anniversary of Heart to Heart Grant

For 20 years, Alpha Phi Foundation has been improving women’s heart health

by funding research and educational programs through its annual

Heart to Heart Grant.


Why Making a Will Should Be Your New Year’s ResolutionHaving a will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Not only can a will legally protect your spouse, children and assets, it can also spell out exactly how you would like things handled after you have passed on.

Yet, seven out of 10 of us do not have a will. Whether you’re 25 years old or you’re ready to retire, laying out an estate plan should be near the top of your new year’s resolution list.

While each person’s situation varies, here are the top 10 reasons to have a will:

1. You determine how, when and to whom your property is distributed – not the court or state.

2. You can reduce (or perhaps even eliminate) estate taxes and save taxes in a survivor’s estate.

3. You can name your executor to manage and settle your estate.

4. You can designate beneficiaries for items such as heirlooms, art objects, jewelry and real estate.

5. You may create trusts to provide for your spouse, children and others.

6. You can designate the guardian you wish for those under your care.

7. Through a pourover will, you can transfer leftover assets to your living trust, bypassing probate.

8. It’s relatively inexpensive to create a will these days, with costs ranging from $20-$50. RocketLawyer.com and LegalZoom.com are just two of several sites that offer will-making services at affordable rates.

9. You can change your mind if your life circumstances change, such as births, deaths and divorce.

10. You can be a blessing to a philanthropic organization like Alpha Phi Foundation through a bequest gift, which is simple, flexible and tax-deductible.

Life is full of surprises, and being prepared with a will, trust and medical powers of attorney are important ways to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for in any circumstance. It’s one of the most selfless acts you will do in your lifetime.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!

For more information about estate planning and Alpha Phi Foundation, contact Executive Director Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zelta Delta–Iowa State) at [email protected] or visit alphaphifoundation.org, keywords: Burdette Society.

Having a will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family ... Yet, seven out of 10 of us do not have a will.

Limited Edition Red Dress Pin Sparkles

We’re celebrating! It’s the 20th anniversary of our Heart to Heart

Grant, and instead of baking a cake, we’ve created something straight from the heart to share with you. Introducing our limited edition 20th anniversary Red Dress Pin! Visit alphaphifoundation.org

to purchase yours today ($20 each) and show the world you are taking a stand against heart disease – the

No. 1 killer of women.

Give a Gift from the Heart this FebruaryFebruary 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, lifesaving

research and education that means longer, fuller

lives for women everywhere. Donate today at alphaphifoundation.org.


Silent ChapterPlease note: class year listed in parentheses is year of initiation.

Alabama (Beta Mu)Audrey Mitchell Rousseau

(’48), Sept. 19, 2011.

Ashland (Epsilon Alpha)Mary Benes Sluhan (’67),

Feb. 18, 2012.

Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron)

Geraldine Leak Corwin (’43), July 2, 2012.

Bucknell (Beta Chi)Nancy Dunham Chalton

(’66), July 27, 2011.

Colorado (Beta Gamma)Bonney McDonald Sayre

(’35), July 25, 2012.Mary Kalousek Barter (’66),

Aug. 22, 2011.

Columbia (Zeta Chi)Joni Alicia Finegold (’87),

July 26, 2012.

Dayton (Zeta Psi)Christy Schmitt Barford

(’88), Sept. 1, 2012.

Denison (Beta Kappa)Lela Thuma Shoemaker

(’32), March 21, 2012.

Virginia Stetson Hartley Laumer (’46), Sept. 11, 2012.

Bette Friend Uhle (’43), July 24, 2012.

DePauw (Gamma)Barbara L. Littiken (’57),

June 11, 2012.Joanna Motsinger Hollis

(’42), July 8, 2012.

Drury (Gamma Gamma)Alice Griffin Eikner (’65),

Aug. 3, 2012.

George Mason (Eta Lambda)

Jual Vorce Harman (’95), Oct. 4, 2012.

Indiana State (Delta Pi)Jean Johnston Freed (’64),

June 23, 2012.Mary Moran Thompson

(’92), June 25, 2012.

Kent State (Beta Omega)Dorothy Atwood Alexander

(’49), Aug. 28, 2012.

Lake Forest (Gamma Epsilon)

Joan Murray Altenburg (’53), Sept. 18, 2012.

Lander (Epsilon Mu)Jeanne Callaham Schmidt

(’77), Sept. 9, 2012.

Louisiana State (Delta Tau)

Jeanette Singleton Gianelloni (’64), Aug. 31, 2012.

Michigan (Theta)Nancy Baehre Westman

(’50), Aug. 31, 2012.

Michigan State (Beta Beta)

Jane Branston Bopp (’33), Sept. 19, 2012.

Minnesota (Epsilon)Carolyn Comers Anderes

(’44), July 23, 2012.Mary Gardner Vance (’31),

July 23, 2012.

Missouri (Omicron)Joyce Steele Kennedy

(’56), Aug. 12, 2012.Muriel Louise Brown (’46),

Sept. 30, 2012.Tera Lynne Williams (’79),

Aug. 11, 2012.Lois Verjean Pedigo (’60),

July 4, 2012.

MIT (Zeta Phi)Anne Catherine Dillon

(’85), Sept. 8, 2012.

Montana (Chi)Betty Noblitt Lowthian

(’45), June 23, 2012.

North Dakota (Pi)Mary Johnson Freeburg

(’45), July 12, 2012.

North Texas (Gamma Eta)Glenda Horton Tooker

(’61), Sept. 4, 2012.

Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma)

Beth Milton Neece (’81), Oct. 4, 2012.

Northwestern (Beta)Jane Enkema Buffmire

(’42), June 29, 2012.Mary Miller DesJardins

(‘54), Sept. 13, 2011.Priscilla Mann Graham

(’33), June 26, 2012.Susan Funk Doherty (’88),

Aug. 12, 2012.

Ohio State (Rho)Patricia Neill Rimer (’44),

Aug. 26, 2012.Patricia Terrell Crone (’54),

July 4, 2012.

Virginia “Ginny” Goucher Lehman (’50), May 15, 2012.

Oklahoma (Phi)Ann Swyden Massad (’80),

Sept. 17, 2012.Kim Miller Lidkea (’79),

Aug. 3, 2012.Linda Lois Adams (’60),

Aug. 26, 2012.

Oklahoma City (Delta Delta)

Sara Ann Moon Foster (’61), July 31, 2012.

San Diego State (Gamma Alpha)

Cathleen Jackson Sable (’49), July 1, 2012.

San Jose State (Beta Psi)Jean Archer Eastman

(’48), June 18, 2012.

South Dakota (Psi)Phyllis Duitsman Wagner

(’46), Aug. 27, 2012.

St. Cloud State (Delta Omicron)

Gretchen Boatman Walker Dykhuizen (’71), Aug. 1, 2012.

Syracuse (Alpha)Diane Woodworth

Robeson (’48), June 17, 2012.

Texas (Omega)Ann Loyd Turney (’41),

July 26, 2012.Peggy Hoover Williams

(’43), Aug. 30, 2012.

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)Karen Belew Rambo (’69),

July 26, 2012.

UC/Berkeley (Lambda)Gertrude Jones Langer

(’45), July 17, 2012.

Washburn (Upsilon)Peggy Steves Semler (’43),

Aug. 7, 2012.

Washington (Sigma)Betty Steiner Christensen

(’34), Sept. 3, 2012.Susan English Heckmann

(’62), Sept. 7, 2012.

Washington University (Zeta Upsilon)

Gabrielle Beth Reuveni (’11), July 14, 2012.

West Virginia (Beta Iota)Beverly Call Glover (’46),

July 29, 2012.

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Gamma Beta Plans ReunionCome home to Alpha Phi and UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta) April 26-28, 2013. Reconnect, spend time in the chapter house, tour campus and meet current collegians. For more information, contact Leslie Solomon Klonoff at [email protected].

Delta Nu Celebrates AnniversarySave the date! The 50th anniversary celebration of the Maine (Delta Nu) chapter will be April 27-28, 2013. For more information, contact Samantha Lott Hale at [email protected].

Rho Chapter Photos WantedOhio State (Rho) is redecorating and wants to make the main floor come alive with special photographs of members demonstrating union, friendship and sisterhood. Alumnae are asked to donate meaningful photos from their days living in the beloved chapter house by April 1 to: Judy Schnoor Miller, 3863 Bickley Place, Columbus, OH 43220 or [email protected]. Print photos, scans of prints and digital images will be accepted. Cash contributions for the project are also appreciated. Checks should be made out to: Alpha Phi House Corporation Board and mailed to the above address.

Beta Beta Donations RequestedIn honor of Michigan State’s (Beta Beta) 90th anniversary, the house corporation board invites alumnae to participate in a unique opportunity to help fund much-needed improvements to the house, estimated at $210,000. A Beta Beta alumna has offered a generous challenge: she will match every dollar donated up to $50,000. Projects include new furnishings, replacement of French door windows, installation of a fire sprinkler system and kitchen renovation. Send donations or a note with amount you intend to donate by May 30 to: House Corporation Board of Beta Beta of Alpha Phi, P.O. Box 679, Okemos, MI 48805-0679. Donations are not tax deductible.

CLASSIFIEDSPromote your Business at an Affordable Rate The charge for the Spring 2013 Quarterly is $50 for up to 35 words (text only). The Quarterly also continues to accept advertising in the form of display ads, which begin at $275 for a 1/6-page ad. If you are interested in either advertising opportunity, please contact [email protected] or call 847.316.8920 before April 15, 2013, to reserve space.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION1. Publication Title: Alpha Phi Quarterly2. Publication No.: 014-6803. Filing Date: 9/24/124. 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 60201-3214

10. Owner: Alpha Phi Fraternity, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3214

11. 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: 10/15/12

15. Extent/Nature of Circulation Avg. No. Copies Each Issue No. Copies of Single Issue During Preceding 12 Mos. Published Nearest to Filing Date

a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run) 52,425 133,000b. Paid Circulation 1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 51,433 131,974 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 51,433 131,974d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution 1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 0 0 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 51,433 131,974g. Copies Not Distributed 992 1,026h. Total 52,425 133,000i. Percent Paid 100% 100%

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POSTMASTER: Please send changes toAlpha Phi, 1930 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

We suggest somethingredWhat are you wearing Feb. 1, 2013?

Join Alpha Phis and women around the globe as we wear red to support National Wear Red Day and raise awareness of women’s heart disease.

Once a year, what you wear is a matter of life and death.

Visit our How to Wear Red board on Pinterest (pinterest.com/aphifoundation) for inspiration!

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