summer 2014 alpha phi quarterly

A Publication of Alpha Phi International Fraternity Since 1888Vol. 126, No. 3 Summer 2014

Inside:

Alpha Phi Welcomes Chapters at Louisiana State and Ottawa

Foundation Heart to Heart Grant Doubles to $100,000

Meet the 2014-15 Educational Leadership Consultants

2014-16 Foundation, International Executive Board Directors Announced

S I S T E R S

W I T H N A S A

LAUNCH CAREERS

Emily Briere (Beta Nu-Duke) is leading a team of international students to put a time capsule on Mars.

MESSAGE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

International Executive BoardPresident: Deana Koonsman GageLaura Jen Kin BergerSusan BevanTobi Board NielandJacqueline SchoolsCoree SmithJennifer Holsman TetreaultRebecca Andrew ZanattaEx-officio: Sally McCall Grant, NPC DelegateEx-officio: Linda Wells Kahangi, Executive DirectorEx-officio: Diane Spry Straker, Foundation Chair

Foundation DirectorsChair: Diane Spry StrakerVice Chair: Mary Beth Cooleen TullyTreasurer: Judy EthellSecretary: Colleen SirhalGretchen Wilson AlarconKim Brown BrannonJean Creamer Hodges

Karen McChesney HoweNancy Salisbury TrilloEx-officio: Ann Brinkman Carstensen, Executive DirectorEx-officio: Deana Koonsman Gage, International President

National Housing CorporationPresident: Wendy Deems SuggTreasurer: Kimberly Homick SmithSecretary: Jane Kirby ArkesChristina Boyle

Coree SmithEx-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 HiemstraKaren McChesney HoweDenise Blankenship JoyceKristin KirlandLindsey Delia MayoSusan McNeice

Maggie Pence PicheCayce PutnamKendall QuisenberryAllison Cink RickelsAmy Jordan TvrdikAlexandra Whittaker

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Message from the International PresidentDear Sisters,

I pledged Alpha Phi at the age of 17, and from day one, I loved it. Being an Alpha Phi changed my life. I learned about leadership and the importance of friendship. I learned the value of taking responsibility and of compromise. I experienced the rewards of hard work and sacrifice. As a volunteer, I marveled at the Fraternity’s many accomplishments. Each biennium, I would wonder, “how could Alpha

Phi possibly get any better?” And each biennium, we would. I have always been keenly aware that Alpha Phi’s success doesn’t happen

by accident. Generations of wise, dedicated members make this possible. It was my great pleasure to sit among some of these extraordinary women at a recent meeting of the current and past International Presidents and discuss the progress of our Fraternity.

All of the Fraternity’s living International Presidents were in attendance. It felt almost surreal to chat with Nancy Wittgen Burks DeVoe (Gamma-DePauw), who served from 1982-86, about extension strategy. It was amazing to hear her stories about new collegiate chapters in the 1980s and to see the look on her face when I described our recent installation at Louisiana State (Delta Tau). We all spoke of the challenges we faced as Presidents and of the joys we experienced. We talked late into the evening about the honor of serving Alpha Phi, and we laughed about the various ways our husbands coped with this “great honor.” We also gave advice to incoming International President Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), who had the grace and good sense to listen.

Robert Baden-Powell said, “No one can pass through life, any more than he can pass through a bit of country, without leaving tracks behind, and those tracks may often be helpful to those coming after him in finding their way.” I am grateful to the Alpha Phi Presidents who came before me, for leaving tracks that I might follow in my quest to strengthen our Fraternity. As I wrap up four years of serving the Fraternity I love, I hope to leave behind a few tracks of my own. And I hope they prove helpful to the future leaders of our great Fraternity.

Alpha Phi Toujours,

Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach) 2010-14 International President

Linda Boland is joined by other International Presidents during a special weekend at the Executive Office in April. Pictured are (back, from left) Crista Cate Vasina (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado), Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach), Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), Laura Malley-Schmitt (Zeta Phi-MIT), Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina), (front, from left) Jean Cameron Hahm (Gamma Nu-Miami University), Ginny Burson Struble (Beta Kappa-Denison), Nancy Wittgen Burks DeVoe (Gamma-DePauw) and Sally McCall Grant (Gamma-DePauw).

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ContentsFrances E. Willard Day of Service ..............................2

Message from the Committee on Leadership: Meet the 2014-16 International Executive Board Directors ..........................................4

PEOPLE ....................................................................6

Sisters Launch Careers with NASA ........................8

Interfraternal News ................................................... 11

Small World ............................................................... 11

Reunions .................................................................... 11

Overseas Phis Contest Winner Announced ...........12

ALUMNAE PRIDE .................................................... 14

Potential Member Form ...........................................18

EXTENSION UPDATE ...............................................20

ON CAMPUS ..........................................................22

HOUSING HIGHLIGHTS .......................................... 27

Meet the 2014-15 Educational Leadership Consultants .....................28

ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION .....................................32

Meet the 2014-16 Foundation Board of Directors ................................................32

Thank You, Collegiate Chapters ....................... 34

Heart to Heart Grant Doubles to $100,000 ....... 35

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

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

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2 ALPHA PHI QUARTERLY SUMMER 2014

This year, more than 80 collegiate and alumnae chapters participated in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service during the month of March.

Collegians were encouraged to team with local alumnae to volunteer for a worthy cause in their area. Sisters chose service projects that best fit the interests of their members and the needs of their communities.

Projects ranged from education about domestic violence and body image to spackling walls at a new facility for the homeless and playing bingo with residents at a senior center. Alpha Phi International introduced the Frances E. Willard Day of Service in 2010 to honor Frances E. Willard’s spirit of service and to recognize Women’s History Month.

Frances was Alpha Phi’s first alumna initiate. She helped start the Northwestern (Beta) chapter and served as the organization’s

seventh National President. But she was recognized worldwide for promoting women’s equality and empowerment as a women’s suffragist and for her contributions to higher education. She founded the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and was a pioneer in the temperance movement. Her influence was instrumental in the passage of the 18th (prohibition of alcohol) and 19th (women’s right to vote) Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. She has been called one of the most influential women of the nineteenth century and was the first woman to have a statue erected in her honor at the U.S. Capitol in the National Statuary Hall Collection. This year marks the 175th anniversary of her birth.

Plan now to participate in the FEW Day of Service in March 2015! Reminders will be sent to chapters in the winter. Contact J.D. Louk at [email protected] for more information.

Sisters Participate in Frances E. Willard Day of Service

LEFT: Cleveland West, Ohio, area alumnae team with Baldwin Wallace (Delta Upsilon) collegians to participate in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service at the United Methodist Church of Berea. A window in the church is dedicated to Frances E. Willard. BELOW: Alpha Phi Executive Office staff members participate by volunteering at the Frances E. Willard House.

Attend Alpha Phi Founders’ Day events across North America!Alpha Phi International will be hosting

Founders’ Day events with local alumnae

and collegiate chapters in the following

cities in late September and early October:

� San Diego, Calif.

�Washington, D.C.

� St. Louis, Mo.

� Princeton, N.J.

�Cleveland, Ohio

� Portland, Ore.

�Dallas, Texas

�Houston, Texas

Be sure to follow us on Facebook (Alpha Phi

International and Alpha Phi Foundation) for

information about these celebrations

and how you can participate. You may

also contact your local alumnae and

collegiate chapters if you would like

to organize an event in your area to honor

our Founders. If you have questions,

please contact [email protected]

or 847-316-8940.

Celebrating Founders’ DayJoin Alpha Phis around the world on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, to pay tribute to the Founding Ten.


INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech)Southlake, Texas

Alpha Phi Experience: Extension team lead for Louisiana State (Delta Tau), Florida State (Gamma Phi) and Alabama (Beta Mu); Michigan State (Beta Beta) international governor; structure task force; International Executive Board; National Panhellenic Conference delegate; collegiate membership strategy committee; Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) special governor; Alpha Phi Foundation director of finance; district governor; Convention committee chair.

Professional Experience: Tarleton State University instructor and Panhellenic advisor; family and consumer sciences teacher.

DIRECTOR

Laura Jen Kin Berger(Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach)Simi Valley, Calif.

Alpha Phi Experience: Collegiate chapter manager; alumnae strategy team; alumnae affinity committee; CSU/Northridge (Epsilon Upsilon) advisory board; committee on leadership; Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors; district governor; administrator of Fraternity education.

Professional Experience: Owner/general dentist at the Dental Group of Simi Valley.

The Committee on Leadership (COL) is pleased to announce the women slated to serve as the directors of the International Executive Board (IEB) for the 2014-16 biennium.

The 2014-16 slate is composed of eight directors — two returning members and six new members, including International President Deana Koonsman Gage (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech). These women bring their expertise and experience in fraternity, finance/business, risk management, marketing/communications, and higher education/Greek life to their roles and will guide our organization as a sisterhood and as a business.

The COL would again like to thank all those who participated in the slating process by providing feedback, serving as references and applying to serve the Fraternity as an IEB director.

Please join us in supporting this dynamic group as they lead Alpha Phi in the 2014-16 biennium.

Message from the Committee on Leadership

Announcing the 2014-16 IEB Directors

Deana Gage

Jacqueline Schools

Laura Berger

Coree Smith

Susan Bevan

Jennifer Tetreault

Tobi Nieland

Rebecca Zanatta


DIRECTOR

Susan Bevan(Sigma-Washington)Greenwich, Conn.

Alpha Phi Experience: Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors; extension committee; committee for next generation of leadership.

Professional Experience: Vice president and counsel at Donaldson, Lufkin, & Jenrette, Inc. (retired)

Current boards: Breast Cancer Alliance (director), Republican Majority for Choice (co-chair), University of Washington Foster School of Business (advisory), The Historical Society of Greenwich (advisory), National Executive Service Corps. (advisory), The YWCA of Greenwich (leadership council).

DIRECTOR

Tobi Board Nieland(Eta Beta-CSU/San Bernardino)Yucaipa, Calif.

Alpha Phi Experience: International Executive Board; finance and audit standing committee chair; strategic planning committee; CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta) chapter advisor and recruitment advisor; Executive Office relocation committee.

Professional Experience: Chief financial officer at Special Asset Solutions, LP; owner of Quickdraw Fund Control, LP; California certified public accountant.

Committee On LeadershipThe COL is comprised of 10 members: four alumnae elected at Convention, four alumnae appointed by the IEB and two collegians selected by the COL.

ALUMNAE MEMBERS

• Linda Gardner Massie (Delta Alpha-East Carolina), Chair

• Billie Coskey Battiato (Phi-Oklahoma)

• Kim Brown Brannon (Gamma Rho-Penn State)

• Ashley Haugh (Xi-Toronto)

• Samantha Lott Hale (Delta Nu-Maine)

• Ruth Gallagher Nelson (Delta Epsilon-Iowa)

• Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State)

• Carol Wilde Wahl (Delta Kappa-Wisconsin/La Crosse)

COLLEGIATE MEMBERS

• Ayjan Arik (Iota Lambda-Connecticut)

• Elyse Ausenbaugh (Beta-Northwestern)

DIRECTOR

Jacqueline Schools (Eta Lambda-George Mason)Alexandria, Va.

Alpha Phi Experience: Collegiate chapter manager; Southeast regional manager and operations and programming coordinator; collegiate chapter support structure task force; George Mason (Eta Lambda) chapter advisor; Northern Virginia alumnae chapter.

Professional Experience: Director, Office of Management Services, Bureau of Diplomatic Security at the U.S. Department of State.

DIRECTOR

Coree Smith(Epsilon Theta-Northern Iowa)Chicago, Ill.

Alpha Phi Experience: International Executive Board; housing strategy committee chair; finance and audit standing committee; constitution committee; National Housing Corporation; Northwestern (Beta) advisory board; Chicago Lake Shore alumnae chapter; Executive Office relocation committee.

Professional Experience: Partner, corporate and estate practice groups at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

DIRECTOR

Jennifer Holsman Tetreault(Gamma Pi-Arizona State)Phoenix, Ariz.

Alpha Phi Experience: Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors; Southwest regional manager; constitution committee; elections task force; alumnae strategy team; strategic planning committee; membership recruitment strategy committee; target membership marketing advisor to Northern Arizona (Iota Pi) and Arizona State (Gamma Pi); chapter advisor to Cornell (Delta) and Arizona State (Gamma Pi); Phoenix alumnae chapter.

Professional Experience: Corporate counsel at Rural/Metro Corporation; executive director of operations and chief legal officer at the Arizona State University Alumni Association.

DIRECTOR

Rebecca Andrew Zanatta(Beta Rho-Washington State)Seattle, Wash.

Alpha Phi Experience: Strategic planning committee; Utah (Beta Sigma) extension team lead; Purdue (Delta Mu) international governor; constitution committee; Pacific Northwest human resources coordinator; educational leadership consultant.

Professional Experience: President at RJZ Connections, Inc.; president of Northwest Development Officers Association; Circle of Sisterhood Foundation board of advisors; major gift officer at Pacific Science Center; associate director of regional development at Washington State University Foundation; executive director at Alpha Phi Foundation; assistant Greek advisor at University of Idaho.


PeopleAWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Sister’s Leadership Is AwardedApril Jervis (Delta Pi-Indiana State) is the Illinois area director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. During

the organization’s 2014 national conference, her chapter won awards for Outstanding Chapter of the Year, Best Support of Research and Top Community Walk. April also is author of 365 Ways to Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit (Universal Publishers, 2011. ISBN: 1612330304).

Collegian Receives Fulbright FellowshipWinshen Liu (Iota Tau-Harvard) received a Fulbright Fellowship to China. Her research is on social change and modern cultural

values as seen through ballet. She will be using her findings to create children's storybooks for American and Chinese readers.

Sister Featured in Women’s MagazineDoreen Buranich Simmons (Delta Mu-Purdue) was featured in the March 3, 2014, issue of Syracuse Woman magazine. Doreen was the first

female to become a partner at Hancock Estabrook law firm (Syracuse, N.Y.). She is founding president of the Northern District of New York Federal Bar Association. Doreen has volunteered for a local Girl Scout Council by providing them legal counsel for 20 years. She is also a long-time volunteer for other nonprofits and has mentored youth. Her professional and volunteer work earned her the 2013 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award.

Alumna Appointed to BoardMelissa Johnsen (Epsilon Rho-UC/Davis) was appointed to the board of NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado, a nonprofit organization

focused on increasing public awareness of important reproductive health issues and resources. Melissa has applied more than 30 years of diverse executive IT and business management experience as an independent consultant. She has a passion for community service, acting as a trustee of the Marianne Cooke Johnsen endowment for young women studying mathematics at the University of Arizona. She established the Melissa Johnsen Family Planning and Reproductive Health Fund at UC/Davis Health System to support family planning and reproductive health. Melissa also edited and illustrated a children's story her mother wrote to aid in endowment fundraising. She has served on several boards, including as president.

PUBLISHED

Author Publishes Children’s BookKate Munning Butler’s (Eta Omega-Towson) new children’s book, More Than Mud (Kate Butler Books, 2014. ISBN: 0991422902), was written to create confidence, imagination

and dreams in children. The book topped Amazon.com’s Best-Seller list even prior to its release in June. It was also accepted into the United States Library of Congress. Kate

is a certified professional success coach (CPSC) and speaker. For more information, visit katebutlerbooks.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

Alumna’s Songs Make Music Charts Music by Cindy Lee Marinelli Alden (Epsilon Iota-Duquesne) has done well on music charts. "Father God," a single from her second CD, “A Heart Light As Air,” peaked at No. 4 on the Power Source Inspirational Country chart and No. 15 on the Cashbox Countdown. A duet with Nathan Stanley, "Me and God," was No. 1 for two consecutive weeks on the Christian Music Weekly country chart. Cindy performed at the Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival at Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, Tenn.) in May. Visit cindyleealden.com for more information about Cindy and her music.

BUSINESS

Sister Promoted to VPKim Charlet Manning (Omicron-Missouri) was promoted to vice president of Taylor Johnson, a marketing agency that specializes in public relations and social media for the

real estate industry. Since joining Taylor Johnson in 1999, Kim has been involved with some of the largest residential and commercial projects in the Chicago area, including the launch of Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago.

Alumna Advises State OfficialsNatalie Reber (Delta Gamma-Northern Colorado) was appointed to the Washington State Advisory Council on Homelessness by Washington Governor

Jay Inslee. In the position, she advises state officials on the best policies to prevent and end homelessness. Natalie is employed as executive director of Hospitality House women’s shelter (Burien, Wash.).


Sister Launches WebsiteJulie Kay Walberg Riggin (Omicron-Missouri), interior designer and owner of Julie Kay Design Studio (Leavenworth, Kan.), has launched an online design-based website (juliekaydesignstudio.com). The site offers do-it-yourself options for interior design at a reasonable rate.

Sister Is CFO for YMCAJill Muchow Rode (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara) is chief financial development officer for the Channel Islands YMCA (Santa Barbara, Calif.). Jill has more than 20 years

of experience in fundraising and was recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals as 2004 Fundraiser of the Year. She is a certified fund raising executive (CFRE). Jill also serves as president of the Junior League of Santa Barbara and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

NONPROFITS

Sister’s Company Changes Philanthropic Giving Jenifer Eberhard Snyder (Beta Gamma-Colorado) is executive director and a founder of mGive Foundation (mGive.org), a public

charity that solicits contributions in the U.S. in an effort to enhance the mobile giving ecosystem. She and her brother started the company in 2009, and it has been responsible for some of the first, largest and most successful text donation campaigns in the U.S. Among those was the $43 million mobile fundraising campaign (all done with $5 and $10 text donations) for American Red Cross’s Haiti relief efforts. Jenifer is dedicated to expanding the scope and reach of the mobile channel for social and charitable good. She has several years of leadership experience in the mobile industry.

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Sister Champions Women’s IssuesCherie Short (Omicron-Missouri) is senior director of external coalitions for Concerned Women for America (Washington, D.C.), the nation’s largest public policy women’s

organization. In her role with the educational nonprofit, Cherie works on women’s issues, including the election of women leaders and anti-sex trafficking legislation. Cherie founded and serves as president of the Giving Groupe, LLC. She founded the Young Republican Women’s finance and mentoring team in 2010 and previously served as a national committeewoman for D.C. Young Republicans.


By Christine Spiegel and Ali Czarnecki (Gamma Nu-Miami University)S I S T E R S

W I T H N A S A

LAUNCH CAREERS

“I’ve dreamt of being in space since I was young.”– EMILY BRIERE (BETA NU-DUKE)


PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SPACE EXPLORATION

Emily Briere (Beta Nu-Duke), left, is not your typical college student.

She had co-founded three start-up companies before she even began applying to colleges. At 20, she became one of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) youngest summer research associates. She now serves as mission director of Time Capsule to Mars (timecapsuletomars.com), the world’s first student-led interplanetary mission.

As an eighth grader in Mansfield Center, Conn., Emily and her twin brother, Nick, grew tired of showing up to soccer games that had been cancelled because of poor communication, so they began MoxMe!, a social alerting network. She also co-founded and served as president of Cut-Out Kids LLC, an animation video production company, and Certamen.com, an academic gaming site focused on the classical languages.

“Growing up in an entrepreneurial family taught me the intricacies of marketing, networking and partnering, but it most importantly provided real-world practice attacking problems creatively,” says Emily.

She will be a senior at Duke University this fall, majoring in mechanical engineering and pursuing a math minor and an aerospace certificate.

“I’ve dreamt of being in space since I was young,” says Emily. “Our early home videos show me hopping from couch to couch, clad in an ill-fitting, self-constructed astronaut suit made of cardboard cereal boxes, dryer tubing and aluminum foil. Space filled my world.”

Emily’s work with NASA began as a summer 2013 research associate with its Ames Academy for Space Exploration (Moffett Field, Calif.). She was one of 12 students from around the world accepted to this highly selective and intensive program.

“The program extended further than the typical 9 a.m.-5 p.m. internship,” says Emily. “We were actively working from about 7 a.m.-12 a.m. every day between our individual research, our group project and our travel on weekends to various NASA centers and observatories.”

As part of the experience, Emily taught herself fundamental astrodynamics (or orbital mechanics applied to the motion of space vehicles), GMAT (mission analysis software) and Python (coding language). She then used these to develop a simulation that helps a spacecraft bypass asteroids.

Emily also spent the summer collaborating with Academy colleagues to develop Biorbit, a device invented to combat the challenge of testing biological samples in space.

She says of her time being surrounded by like-minded space enthusiasts: “It is very important to foster curiosity and interest in specific topics of space exploration. But even moreso, it is important to generate a community of thinkers and doers who will work together to push the boundaries of space exploration.”

In her most recent role as founder and acting mission director for Time Capsule to Mars, Emily partners with NASA and has been traveling regularly to promote the mission (see sidebar).

Somehow, Emily also finds time to participate in Alpha Phi, work as a teaching assistant for Duke University’s Electrical Fundamentals of Mechatronics course and volunteer for Girls Engineering Change (founded by fellow Beta Nu collegian

Christine Schindler) to get young girls excited about engineering.

Because of her impressive resume thus far and anticipation about her future, Emily was named one of Glamour magazine’s Top 10 College Women of 2014 (May 2014 issue). The magazine called her “The science whiz who’ll teach us all about Mars.”

In response to this latest honor, Emily says, “The nine other women featured include an Olympian, a professional photographer, a White House hopeful, an aspiring journalist and accomplished philanthropist, an aspiring Supreme Court Justice, a global health advocate, a NCAA basketball player, a first chair Juilliard violinist and a soon-to-be US ambassador. I have never been so humbled or inspired to be included with them.”

She continues, “Our week together prompted conversation from education to the various styles of fencing, from building a high school in Africa to extending immigration laws. I am proud to know the future female leaders of this country and excited by how much room for collaboration we have identified in our brief areas of overlap. I look forward to working with all of these women in advancing our society.”

“It is important to generate a community of thinkers and doers who will work together to push the boundaries of space exploration.”

– EMILY BRIERE (BETA NU-DUKE)

Time Capsule to MarsTime Capsule to Mars is the world’s first student-led interplanetary mission with a goal to build and launch a small spacecraft to Mars that would carry a “time capsule of humanity.”

Centered at MIT’s Space Propulsion Lab, the mission is being designed and managed by an international team of university students, led by Emily Briere (Beta Nu-Duke).

The team plans to implement a crowdfunding campaign to raise the money for the mission. People from all countries will have the opportunity to participate by uploading their digital creations (e.g., photos, videos, audio files, text messages, etc.) for as little as 99 cents. The files will be stored on new quartz media that promises millions of years of durability and sent to Mars for its future colonists.

Read about the details of the mission at TimeCapsuleToMars.com.

Image courtesy of NASA. Vehicle conceptualization by F. Mier Hicks.


Emily says above all else, she values surrounding herself with a community of individuals who push her to be her best and challenge her to see herself in places she never otherwise would have.

“There is no group on campus that embodies this as much as Alpha Phi,” she says. “Our organization consists of women who inspire me every day and teach me about issues that I wouldn’t normally be exposed to. We have White House interns, global activist virtuosos and an incredible collection of mutual respect. It has shaped my ability to grow as a female in a male-dominated field.”

Emily's most recent honor was presented by Alpha Phi International during Convention

in June. She received the Martha Foote Crow Award, which recognizes a collegian who has brought honor to Alpha Phi by an oustanding achievement recognized on a national or international scale.

WORKING FOR NASA WAS A DREAM JOB

When Jillian Chalke (Iota Omicron-WPI), left, was a

senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, she spent summer 2013 completing an internship as a technical intern/database administrator with NASA.

Jillian always had a strong passion and interest in space. She participated in astronomy club in high school and worked on space-related projects throughout her undergraduate studies as a robotic engineering major. Jillian first learned about the internship opportunity when a recruitment team traveled to WPI to inform students about the available positions.

Jillian, who grew up in Banner Elk, N.C., traveled to NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, W.V., for a once-in-a-lifetime 8-week experience.

The favorite part about her time with NASA was the amount of responsibility she was given. During the course of the internship, Jillian specifically worked with the James Webb Space Telescope – the successor to Hubble – whose launch date is expected in 2018 (see jwst.nasa.gov for more information).

Jillian explained, “Hubble is fairly low within Earth’s orbit, making it easier for scientists and astronauts to enter space and physically fix the telescope if there are any issues. On the other hand, the James Webb Space Telescope will

be a million miles away from earth and therefore physically unreachable. Because of this distance, it has to be flawless.”

The need to perfect these flaws was the focus of Jillian’s daily tasks. She spent time running various trial and error tests. She kept track of all errors by maintaining a database of the information. The end goal is to make certain the telescope is 100 percent functional. Jillian also designed a user interface so that access to the information can be easily available to NASA personnel.

“It was often easy to lose sight of the project as a whole, as I spent all day focusing on the little details,” Jillian shares. “It was humbling to be able to work for something that was bigger than myself.”

“The experience opened many doors for possible future employment and interests,” she shares. Today, Jillian has taken what she learned from her internship with NASA and is an engineer for Amazon.com, setting up robotic distribution centers.

“Working for NASA really helped me learn to use my problem-solving skills in a professional environment” she says.

“It was a dream job for me,” says Jillian. For sisters who are

interested in pursuing their dream careers, she advises: “Keep trying and don’t give up. If you aim high, you never know what you might achieve. Don’t underestimate yourself. The people who work at these places are just regular people like anyone else.”

Jillian also encourages sisters to use their resources and connections. “Getting in contact with someone within the organization can go a long way – even if it’s just a phone number you find on their website. You’d be surprised how willing people are to help.”

Sister Lands Summer 2014 NASA InternshipBrittany Zajic (Beta Delta-UCLA) is spending this summer working in NASA’s Applied Science’s DEVELOP national program. She will use the NASA Earth observing suite of satellites and airborne missions to assist local communities and address public policy issues. Brittany will be a senior at UCLA this fall, studying geography and environmental studies. She is co-president of Green the Greeks and director of sustainable chapter operations for the UCLA (Beta Delta) collegiate chapter.

SISTERS LAUNCH CAREERS WITH NASA

INTERFRATERNAL NEWSAlumna Honored with Prestigious AwardTracy M. Machtan (Delta Kappa-Wisconsin/La Crosse) was recognized with the Steven B. Dealph Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Professional Award, presented by the Association of Fraternal Leadership

and Values. The award recognizes a campus-based fraternity or sorority professional advisor who exemplifies not only the ideals of the profession, but also the core fraternal values of the organizations with which the advisor works. Tracy is assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Indiana State University. “I’m so touched that my students and colleagues nominated me for this award,” says Tracy.

Collegian Receives NPC Scholarship

Madaly Alcala (Lambda-UC/Berkeley) is the recipient of the Alpha Phi/Betty Mullins Jones Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually by the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) to a collegiate Panhellenic woman who has worked to further

her fraternal community’s reputation, who embodies the values of sisterhood, philanthropy and scholarship and who makes a difference in sorority life by serving on her college Panhellenic. The $1,000 scholarship was established by Alpha Phi Foundation to honor Betty Mullins Jones (Gamma-DePauw) and her commitment to the National Panhellenic Conference. Madaly is a sophomore at UC/Berkeley, majoring in molecular environmental biology with a minor in conservation and resources studies.

Sisters Named Alumnae Panhellenic Women of the Year

Two Oklahoma sisters were honored as women of the year by their area alumnae Panhellenics. Tulsa, Okla., alumnae honored Colleen Ayres-Griffin (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) as their Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic Woman of the Year. Oklahoma City, Okla., sisters honored Dawn Wellington Tartaglione (Theta Gamma-Truman State) as Alpha Phi’s 2014 Greater Oklahoma City Alumnae Panhellenic Woman of the Year.

REUNIONSELCs Hold Reunion Educational leadership consultants who traveled for Alpha Phi International in 2002-03 reunited in Chicago in April. Pictured (from left) are Jen Allen Wassum (Zeta Iota-Virginia), Lindsay Martin Poss (Zeta Psi-San Jose State), Karen Goff Slezak (Beta-Northwestern) and Stefania Rudd (Theta Rho-Cameron). Keri Miller (Delta Rho-Ball State) also joined the reunion, but is not pictured.

Sisters Reunite for WeddingDePaul (Iota Eta) sisters reunite during the wedding of Katie Van Kampen (Iota Eta-DePaul) to Andrew Kyker.

SMALL WORLD

SISTERS MEET AT WORKWhen recent graduate Kate Scheller (Epsilon Xi-Southern Illinois) accepted a position as executive team leader for Target and attended a district-wide event, she had the opportunity to meet other Alpha Phis who work for the company. Pictured are (from left) Christen Heinsohn (Omicron-Missouri), Kate Scheller (Epsilon Xi-Southern Illinois) and Erika Shively (Epsilon Xi-Southern Illinois).



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The Alpha Phis Overseas photo contest, held in early March, was an opportunity to showcase creative and unique photography taken by Alpha Phis around the world. Collegiate and alumnae members submitted photos highlighting their travels to India, Africa, Europe and beyond. The submissions were posted to an album on Facebook and a winner was determined based on the number of “Likes.” Becky Gordon and Corinne Talan (both Iota Xi-Denver) took first place, showing their Alpha Phi pride with the ivy leaf in Florence, Italy. To join the official Alpha Phis Overseas Group, visit Facebook, keyword: Alpha Phis Overseas.


Alumnae PrideCANADA

ONTARIOToronto and Area During the Panhellenic Awards ceremony, the award for Outstanding Alumna went to Monica Kennedy Monczka (Xi-Toronto) for her work as Toronto (Xi) chapter's house corporation board president. Alumnae donated to Xi chapter's clothing drive as part of the Frances E. Willard Day of Service.

Contact: Taleah Clarke (Xi-Toronto), [email protected]

UNITED STATES

CALIFORNIALos AngelesThe chapter continues to grow in membership and attendance to events. Alumnae enjoyed visiting at social events, including an annual tea party at The Bazaar by José Andrés. The chapter co-hosted a wine tasting with the alumni of Sigma Chi and also enjoyed a country night outing. The chapter hosts happy hours on the second Tuesday of each month.

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

Orange CountySisters held a kick-off event to begin the new alumnae chapter. Members have many events planned for the upcoming year and are looking to grow membership. Those in the area are invited to join.

Contact: Ellen Einkauf (Iota Lambda-Connecticut), [email protected]

FLORIDASoutheast Florida/Greater Ft. LauderdaleAlumnae met at Build-A-Bear Workshop to make teddy bears for the cardiac unit at Joe DiMaggio Children's

Hospital. This is an annual event. Sisters also participated in an American Heart Association Heart Walk.

Contact: Susie Ferrara Turmes (Beta Tau-Indiana), [email protected]

GEORGIA AtlantaMembers gathered for a community service project at Kennesaw Mountain and met for several happy hours. Sisters welcomed graduating seniors from Georgia Tech (Iota Mu) to the alumnae chapter with a brunch. Upcoming events include an Atlanta Braves date night and family day at Stone Mountain.

Contact: Kelliann Baker (Gamma Mu-Georgia State), [email protected]

ILLINOISDuPage Valley Sisters wrapped up the programming year with an annual garden party. Formal events begin again in September. Stay updated on activities by joining the chapter’s Facebook group; they are always excited to welcome new members.

Contact: Susan Ritter Cozart (Zeta Xi-Elmhurst), [email protected] Facebook: DuPage Valley Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

Lake County Sisters managed to trek through the snow to watch the Oscars together. Visit the chapter’s Facebook page for upcoming events.

Contact: Nancy Weaver Roach (Delta Epsilon-Iowa), [email protected] Facebook: Alpha Phi - Lake County (IL) Alumnae Chapter

COLUMBUS, OHIOAlumnae attend the Ohio State (Rho) collegiate chapter’s Red Dress Gala.

WICHITA, KAN.Alumnae participate in a service day at the Kansas Food Bank.


INDIANA

IndianapolisAlumnae showed off their artistic sides by making Valentine’s cards for patients at Riley Hospital for Children and painting pots with lily of the valley plants for collegiate chapters. Sisters enjoyed socializing at a wine and cheese tasting event. The chapter also participated in the Great Indy Cleanup with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to help the community.

Contact: Ashley Cummins (Omicron-Missouri), [email protected]

Web: indyalphaphi.com Facebook: Indy Alpha Phi Twitter: IndyAlphaPhi

IOWACentral IowaAlumnae attended the extension presentation and a reception at Iowa State University. They supported the Drake (Gamma Omicron) Fast Phi't philanthropy event by purchasing T-shirts and participating in the 2-mile run/walk. Spring and summer events included Bombshell Brunch at Americana, officer elections at WineStyles and a picnic at an Iowa Cubs baseball game. Visit the chapter’s Facebook page for details about upcoming events.

Contact: Barbara Morrison Cannon (Beta Kappa-Denison), [email protected] Facebook: Alpha Phi Central Iowa

KANSASGreater Kansas City Alumnae enjoyed a group workout session at a fitness center. The Red Dress event was a Corks and Canvas party and featured alumnae and guests participating in a painting class while enjoying wine and appetizers. Proceeds from the event and a prize raffle benefited Alpha Phi Foundation. Alumnae also made finals week

care baskets for collegians at Missouri (Omicron) and Washburn (Upsilon).

Contact: Allison Cink Rickels (Epsilon Theta-Northern Iowa), [email protected] Web: kc-aphis.com Facebook: Greater Kansas City Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

WichitaMembers enjoyed a game of Bunko and some delicious chili. Alumnae and friends met at the Kansas Food Bank and packed backpacks for children who would otherwise not have enough to eat for a weekend. A wine tasting included a sommelier to educate attendees on what wines to serve with which food.

Contact: Marcia McKee Weddle (Gamma Xi-Wichita State), [email protected] Facebook: Wichita APhi Alum Twitter: WichitaAPhiAlum

LOUISIANASoutheastern Louisiana The chapter celebrated the re-installation of the Delta Tau chapter at Louisiana State with a reunion in March at Shawn DePierri Miller's (Delta Tau-Louisiana State) home.

Contact: Erin Donahoe Druhan (Delta Tau-Louisiana State), [email protected] Facebook: SELA Alpha Phi

MAINECentral MaineMembers enjoyed an afternoon of games in March.

Contact: Celeste Gleason (Delta Nu-Maine), [email protected]

MASSACHUSSETTSMetroWestSisters filled Valentine's Day goodie bags for Connecticut (Iota Lambda) and WPI (Iota Omicron) collegiate members. They enjoyed dinner at La Cantina and the Cheesecake Factory. Members looked forward to their annual dinner at the Melting Pot.

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

NEBRASKAOmahaAlumnae enjoyed art, chocolate, wine, manicures and pedicures events hosted by Becky Champion Connolly (Nu-Nebraska), Judy Lysaught Gist (Nu-Nebraska), Beverly Todd (Nu-Nebraska), Linda Fauss (Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney), Suzan Karrer Rohrig (Nu-Nebraska) and Beth Ann Bush Pluck (Nu-Nebraska and Delta Xi-Nebraska/Kearney). Terri Bussell Wegner (Psi-South Dakota) hosted an end-of-the-year gathering at her home.

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

NEW MEXICOAlbuquerqueA Wear Red wine and cheese tasting hosted by Virginia Bristol Betterton (Omega-Texas) raised $700 for the American Heart Association. Sisters attended the annual Spring Fling lunch, bridge and silent auction sponsored by the Albuquerque Alumnae Panhellenic to provide scholarships for local Greek women. Alumnae continue to

GREATER KANSAS CITY Alumnae display their paintings at a Corks and Canvas event.


Alumnae Pride

support the local Ronald McDonald House with needed household items and gift cards.

Contact: Shirley Twedt Calhoun (Beta Sigma-Utah), [email protected]

NORTH CAROLINACharlotteMonthly movie nights and ongoing ivy circle events have brought together sisters at a variety of venues throughout the Queen City. The annual sister dinner was held at a local favorite restaurant. The chapter supported the Charlotte Knights baseball team during a June event. Cayce Putnam Blackley (Theta Nu-Appalachian State) and Sarah Pankratz (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) were selected as Emerging Leaders Institute facilitators.

Contact: Somer Wright (Epsilon Phi-NC State), [email protected] Web: queencityphis.org Facebook: Charlotte Alpha Phi Alumnae Twitter: CharlotteAPhi

NORTH DAKOTAGrand ForksSisters hosted a spring luncheon. Alumnae will help with summer projects at the North Dakota (Pi) chapter house, the oldest sorority building on campus. Those who are able to donate should send funds to Gate City Bank c/o Alpha Phi House Assn., 3205 S. Washington St., Grand Forks, ND 58201.

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

OHIOAkron-Canton Alumnae participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Teams raised $48,101. Every third Wednesday of the month, sisters enjoy dinner at Spaghetti Warehouse.

Contact: Jessica Replogle (Eta Gamma-Akron), [email protected]

Cleveland East Emily Jewell Hodgman (Theta-Michigan) hosted a meeting at the Cleveland Racquet Club. Members created heart pillows for cancer patients. Mary Beth McKenzie Alley (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) hosted a gathering at her home. Joann Kotecki Mog (Zeta Pi-Case Western Reserve) presented a program about cooking with herbs.

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

Cleveland West Alumnae teamed with Baldwin-Wallace (Delta Upsilon) collegians to participate in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service at a local church. The United Methodist Church has a stained glass window that honors Frances E. Willard. Sisters helped clean toys, fold table cloths and assist in other needed tasks.

Contact: Mitzi Gitner Wilson (Beta Omega-Kent State), [email protected]

Columbus Alumnae attended the Ohio State (Rho) collegiate chapter’s Red Dress Gala.

Contact: Jenna Perrotto Johnson (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State), [email protected]

OKLAHOMATulsaColleen Ayres-Griffin (Delta Delta-Oklahoma City) was recognized as Alpha Phi’s Woman of the Year during the Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic event.

Contact: Deborah Brown McGuire (Phi-Oklahoma), [email protected] Web: alphaphitulsa.org

PENNSYLVANIAGreater PhiladelphiaMembers gathered at the home of Jackie Murphy Ramsey (Delta Zeta-Maryland) to participate in a pasta cooking lesson led by a personal chef.

Contact: Peggy Inskeep Pastva (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State), [email protected]

TEXASAustinAlumnae hosted their first Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament, raising more than $2,300 for Alpha Phi Foundation and sending a lucky grand prize winner on a week's stay at a five-star resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The women enjoyed a visit to a local vineyard for an afternoon of wine and barbeque.

Contact: Carolyn Kahler (Delta Beta-Texas A&M/Commerce), [email protected]

Web: alphaphiofaustin.org Facebook: Alpha Phi of Austin Twitter: AustinAlphaPhi

Fort WorthThe chapter enjoyed a progressive dinner at the homes of Denise Collins (Omega-Texas), Louise Florey Reid (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech) and Susan Stone (Zeta Nu-Texas Christian).

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

HoustonSisters hosted a Heart Luncheon at the Junior League that included guest speaker Dr. Valentina Ugolini, who is a heart specialist. The annual progressive dinner was orchestrated by Linda Schraub Ray (Omega-Texas) and featured drinks at one restaurant, entrées at a second and dessert at a third hot spot with husbands. Patty Mueller Napp (Omega-Texas) was honored to present a check for $100,000 to Memorial Hermann Hospital on behalf of Alpha Phi Foundation as part of its Heart to Heart Grant.

Contact: Anita Sloan Kittridge (Gamma Iota-Texas Tech), [email protected]

RICHMOND CENTRAL VIRGINIAAlumnae enjoy a bowling event.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.Martha Turner Nail (Beta Zeta-Idaho), left, and Yvonne Post Wise (Omega-Texas) enjoy a Wear Red fundraiser.


San AntonioSisters gathered for a happy hour event at Bar Louie. Alumnae attended the spring initiation of St. Mary’s (Iota Beta) collegiate chapter. Cammie Arnold Todd (Gamma Omega-Midwestern State) organized the annual lollipop and teddy bear sale that raised $1,750 for the University Health System Foundation in support of the neo-natal intensive care unit. Members also attended the annual alumnae tea hosted by Iota Beta.

Contact: Barbara Derrick Brinkman (Gamma Pi-Arizona State), [email protected] Web: wix.com/sanantoniophis/sanantoniophis Facebook: San Antonio Alpha Phi Alum

VIRGINIANorthern Virginia Alumnae and their children visit a Build-A-Bear Workshop and donate their stuffed animal creations to Bethany House, a nonprofit organization that helps women and children escape domestic violence. They look forward to another family inclusive event in August - a pool party. Alumnae continue to support collegiate chapters, including attending George Mason (Eta Lambda) chapter’s Red Dress Reception and hosting a Senior Sundaes event for recent graduates.

Contact: Carol Anne Davis Snider (Epsilon Pi-Evansville), [email protected] Web: alphaphi-va.org Facebook: Alpha Phi Alumnae of Northern Virginia

Richmond Central VirginiaAlumnae enjoyed a bowling event and expressed their creative side at a pottery painting event. Sisters continue to meet for the monthly craft and chat series. A newsletter will be distributed during the summer.

Contact: Diana McKinney (Eta Pi-Richmond), [email protected] Web: richmondalphaphi.com Facebook: Richmond/Central VA Alpha Phi Alumnae

NORTHERN VIRGINIAAlumnae and their children visit a Build-A-Bear Workshop and donate their stuffed animal creations to Bethany House, a nonprofit organization that helps women and children escape domestic violence.

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NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTERS, MEMBERS SOUGHT

Whether looking for instant friends in a new city, networking opportunities or a leadership role, local alumnae chapters hold benefits for Alpha Phis in every stage of life. The primary focus of alumnae chapters is fun and friendship. Attend an event near you to meet and reconnect with local sisters!

New alumnae chapters forming in your area:

❧ Aspen, Colo.

❧ Connecticut Shoreline

❧ Grand Rapids, Mich.

❧ Northern Minnesota

❧ Marietta, Ohio

❧ Spokane, Wash.

Existing alumnae chapters are seeking new members!

❧ Orange County, Calif.

❧ San Francisco, Calif.

❧ Atlanta, Ga.

❧ Topeka, Kan.

❧ Boston, Mass.

❧ Minneapolis, Minn.

❧ Missoula, Mont.

❧ Cape Fear, N.C.

❧ Sandhills, N.C.

❧ Akron-Canton, Ohio

❧ Morgontown, W.V.

❧ Stevens Point, Wis.

Please email Emma Titus Donatille (Gamma Omicron-Drake) at [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved with any of these chapters or starting a chapter in your area. For a complete list of Alpha Phi alumnae chapters, visit alphaphi.org/chapter.

WISCONSINStevens PointMembers celebrated receiving the new chapter’s charter with a luncheon. They are busy making plans to celebrate homecoming and the 50th anniversary of the Wisconsin/Stevens Point (Delta Sigma) collegiate chapter’s founding.

Contact: Kristy Schwandt (Delta Sigma-Wisconsin/Stevens Point), [email protected] Facebook: Stevens Point Area Alpha Phi Alumnae Chapter

SOUTHEAST FLORIDA/GREATER FT. LAUDERDALE(From left) Marian Resch (Theta Omega-Barry), Lynette Piper Longo (Gamma Phi-Florida State) and Jo-Anne Freeman Penttinen (Gamma Epsilon-Lake Forest) participate in an American Heart Association Heart Walk.

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Delta Tau’s Return Marks 160 Active Chapters The weekend of March 21-23, 2014, proved to be a joyous occasion for Louisiana State (Delta Tau) chapter and the Fraternity, as we celebrated the reinstallation of the chapter. A total of 230 women joined our sisterhood and marked Alpha Phi’s official return to LSU after 34 years.

The weekend’s festivities included Court of Ivy at Kappa Delta Sorority on Friday, initiation in the Student Union’s Royal Cotillion Ballroom on Saturday and the installation banquet at the Baton Rouge Renaissance Hotel on Sunday.

In addition to these events, Delta Tau alumnae used the celebration to host a reunion. Alpha Phi Foundation hosted a reception in honor of alumnae at The Club at Union Square on Friday evening. On Saturday, Shawn DePierri Miller (Delta Tau-Louisiana State) welcomed alumnae to her home for an evening gathering.

The installation weekend served as a time to reconnect with cherished friends and meet the new Delta Tau legacy at LSU. The celebration culminated with Sunday’s banquet. The Greek Life Office and Panhellenic Council partnered with the Fraternity at each critical step of

the colonization. Associate Dean of Students and Director of Greek Life Angela Guillory and Panhellenic President Hannah Suffern both welcomed Alpha Phi back to LSU at the banquet. Chapter President Abby Cramer provided insight into the experience of the charter members and received the president’s badge from the last president of the chapter, Shawn DePierri Miller.

The installation of Delta Tau allowed us to remember our past and look to the future. Through Panhellenic gifts, sentimental memorabilia and the enthusiasm of our newest members, there is much reason for celebration in Baton Rouge.

Thank you to the Greek Life staff, Panhellenic Council, Alpha Phi Foundation and Team LSU for a wonderful weekend and exceptional first year at Louisiana State University.

TOP RIGHT: International President Linda Boland, left, and Chapter President Abby Cramer proudly display the Louisiana State (Delta Tau) charter.

MIDDLE RIGHT: The Court of Ivy chapter photo is taken in Kappa Delta’s courtyard to welcome the new chapter.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Alumnae enjoy a reception at The Club at Union Square.

Alpha Phi Extension: Coming Soon to a Campus Near You!• Returning to Iowa State University

(Ames, Iowa) Fall 2014

• Returning to Willamette University (Salem, Ore.) Spring 2015

• Colonizing at University of St. Francis (Joliet, Ill.) Fall 2014

• Colonizing at University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, N.C.) Fall 2015

If you are interested in volunteering with one of these extension opportunities, please email Director of Collegiate Extension Megan Bouché at [email protected].


Iota Upsilon is Alpha Phi’s Seventh Canadian Chapter Alpha Phi International Fraternity officially welcomed its seventh Canadian chapter at the University of Ottawa (Iota Upsilon) on Saturday, March 29.

The events kicked off with the arrival of International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach), and colony members escorted her on a tour of Canada’s capitol. Court of Ivy was held on campus Friday evening.

Initiation ceremonies were held at the Ottawa Marriott on Saturday morning, and a banquet followed in the hotel’s ballroom. In addition to more than 50 collegiate charter members, the chapter welcomed nine alumnae initiates: six mothers and three Kappa Zeta Psi alumnae.

The weekend served as both recognition for the contributions of the Kappa Zeta Psi local sorority and the celebration of their transition to becoming an Alpha Phi chapter.

Also participating in the weekend’s festivities were Extension Team Lead Ashley Haugh (Xi-Toronto), Executive Director Linda Wells Kahangi (Zeta Delta-Iowa State) and former International Executive Board Director Monica Kennedy Monczka (Xi-Toronto).

TOP LEFT: International President Linda Boland and Ottawa (Iota Upsilon) chapter members pose in front of Parliament during a visit to Canada’s capitol.

TOP RIGHT: International President Linda Boland, center, presents Iota Upsilon’s charter to Chapter President Meghan LeBlanc Kalyta and Kappa Zeta Psi President Raechelle Joseph.

BELOW: Alpha Phi welcomes its new chapter at the University of Ottawa.


On CampusCANADA

BRITISH COLUMBIABritish Columbia (Beta Theta)Collegians were proud to initiate nine new members into their chapter. The annual Dating Game and Heart Throb philanthropy event supported the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and Alpha Phi Foundation and raised close to $4,000. Other events included a Forget Me Not Formal in downtown Vancouver and a senior sendoff for 18 graduates.

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

MANITOBAManitoba (Beta Eta)Collegians were joined by Beta Eta alumnae for the chapter’s 85th anniversary celebration and annual Silver and Bordeaux Ball. Many generations were represented and enjoyed a wonderful evening of sisterhood and memories.

Web: alphaphimb.com Facebook: Alpha Phi BH Twitter: AlphaPhi_BH

ONTARIOToronto (Xi) Sisters participated in Alpha Phi Foundation's Take Heart. Take Part. CPR training program. The chapter participated in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service by holding a clothing drive. Members were recognized for their achievements at the annual Panhellenic awards ceremony. The award for Outstanding Alumna went to Monica Kennedy Monczka (Xi-Toronto) for her work as the chapter’s house corporation board president. Sylvia Tenuta was named Panhellenic Officer of the Year; she served as Panhellenic vice president. Several chapter sisters also received Alpha Awards for their high GPAs.

Web: alphaphi-xi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Xi Chapter at Toronto Twitter: AlphaPhiUofT

Wilfrid Laurier (Iota Theta)Members hosted their annual Heart Throb philanthropy event. The evening featured a Mr. Heart Throb competition, auction and a dance-off. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, the event was a great success. Sisters also welcomed nine new initiates during spring semester and held an alumnae tea to welcome several of the chapter’s founding members.

Web: wlualphaphi.com Facebook: WLU Alpha Phi Twitter: WLUAlphaPhi

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ALABAMAAlabama (Beta Mu)Sara Lyerly, Allison Floyd, Hayley Burns, Amanda Schott and Shawna Sacca were selected as new members of Order of Omega national Greek honor society. Sisters look forward to hosting their Red Dress Gala on Oct. 17.

Facebook: Alabama Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiBetaMu1

ARIZONAArizona (Beta Epsilon)Members hosted a blood drive that saw 45 donors (or 135 lives saved). They also enjoyed a sisterhood retreat and its bonding exercises.

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

CALIFORNIAChapman (Eta Upsilon)The chapter hosted its 10th annual Red Dress Gala. They auctioned off items that included a vacation in the Swiss

Alps and a cruise around a local harbor.

Web: chapmanalphaphi.com Facebook: Chapman Alpha Phi Twitter: ChapmanAPhi

CSU/Long Beach (Gamma Kappa)Sisters hosted two successful philanthropy events during spring semester, Mr. Heartthrob and Party Hearty. Members participated in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service by helping pack food at the Los Angeles Food Bank. They held multiple sisterhood events, including a 1980s-themed roller-skating party, a private Zumba class and a yacht trip along the California coast. Collegians hosted their second annual Parent’s Day that featured a barbeque at the chapter house.

Web: csulbalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi CSULB Twitter: AlphaPhiCSULB

Pepperdine (Iota Alpha)Sisters honored new graduates with a luncheon overlooking the Pacific Ocean in beautiful Malibu.

Web: malibuphis.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Pepp Twitter: PepperdineAPhi

San Francisco State (Eta Theta)Members welcomed 19 new members during spring formal recruitment. The chapter’s “Great Gatsby”-themed Bid Day event featured a trip to the Botanical Gardens at Golden Gate Park. Following the April initiation celebration, members enjoyed a sisterhood event at a local pizzeria.

Facebook: SFSU Alpha Phi

Stanford (Kappa)Throughout the winter quarter, sisters continued weekly visits to the Girls to Women organization. They spent time arranging after school activities for the children of low-income families in East Palo Alto. The annual Mr. Alpha Phi

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC (IOTA GAMMA)Little Dippers Addison Medina and Lilly Gray attend the 2014 Western Leadership Conference with their moms, Iota Gamma Advisors Ashley Carrera Medina and Mindy Marvin Gray (both Iota Gamma-University of the Pacific).

WEST CHESTER (EPSILON KAPPA)Members pose with the winners of their Hoops for Hearts Basketball Tournament.


philanthropy event raised awareness for women’s heart health and $21,843 for Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: alphaphi.stanford.edu Facebook: Stanford Alpha Phi Twitter: APhiStanford

UC/Berkeley (Lambda)During spring semester, members hosted a scholarship dinner, an alumnae social, the chapter’s first Mom's Weekend and multiple sisterhood and community events. As part of the Frances E. Willard Day of Service, the chapter created fleece-tie blankets for women and children at a local shelter. They look forward to continuing this philanthropic work during the fall.

Web: calalphaphi.com Facebook: UC Berkeley Alpha Phi Twitter: CalAlphaPhi

UC/Davis (Epsilon Rho)The annual Red Dress Gala raised more than $13,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter hosted its annual spring King of Hearts philanthropy event to raise awareness and money for women's heart health.

Web: davisalphaphi.org Facebook: UC Davis Alpha Phi

UC/Irvine (Eta Kappa)The chapter raised more than $41,600 with the annual Red Dress Gala.

Web: ucialphaphi.com Facebook: UCIAlphaPhi

COLORADOColorado School of Mines (Iota Zeta)The chapter participated in Beta Theta Pi’s frozen yogurt challenge and won more than $500 for Alpha Phi Foundation after purchasing the most among fraternities and sororities during March. Sisters enjoyed a “fAst and the PHIrious”-themed formal at the Forney Museum of Transportation. The event featured a swing dance performance, a photo booth, food and music. Senior awards were also presented during the event. Mom’s Day featured brunch at the chapter house and a visit to the Denver Art Museum. The executive council attended the Western Leadership Conference and received an award for Most Improved Financial Management. Alumnae were invited to celebrate Frances E. Willard Day of Service with the chapter at the Denver Habitat for Humanity Restore. More than 30 people volunteered to spend time in “jail” for the AlphaTraz philanthropy event that benefited Alpha Phi Foundation. Booths at the event gave attendees an opportunity to learn CPR and to become bone marrow donors. The event also had food and music.

Web: alpha-phi.wix.com/iotazeta Facebook: Alpha Phi Iota Zeta Twitter: CSMAlphaPhi

ILLINOISElmhurst (Zeta Xi)Members were named Chapter of Excellence for the second year in a row during the university’s awards

celebration. LoriAnn Vincent (Zeta Xi-Elmhurst) received an Outstanding Chapter Advisor award, and Gina Carlson was named New Member of the Year. Jessica Burdeaux won a sisterhood award.

Facebook: Alpha Phi at Elmhurst College Twitter: AlphaPhiZX

INDIANADePauw (Gamma)The chapter welcomed 36 new members. The annual Heart Throb philanthropy week benefited Alpha Phi Foundation. Sisters participated in Little 5, the historic cycling race at DePauw University.

Facebook: Alpha Phi DePauw Twitter: AlphaPhiDePauw

Indiana (Beta Tau)This winter, the chapter hosted its first Red Dress Gala at the Indiana Memorial Union. The event featured brunch, a silent auction and a performance by IU men’s a cappella group Another Round. Sisters raised $8,586 for Alpha Phi Foundation.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Beta Tau Indiana University Twitter: APhi_IndianaU

IOWAIowa (Delta Epsilon)The chapter hosted its fourth annual Red Dress Gala to support women’s heart health. The event featured a silent auction, mystery bags, dinner, a candy bar and a live a cappella performance by the men of Intersection.

Web: alphaphiuiowa.org Facebook: Iowa Alpha Phi Twitter: IowaAlphaPhi

KANSASWichita State (Gamma Xi)Jordan Reece was named Panhellenic Community Servant during the university’s annual Greek Awards. In addition to being honored as Dr. Sam Cohlmia Greek Woman of the Year, Mogie Curmode was also crowned Homecoming queen. Sisters enjoyed a colorful sisterhood event. The chapter teamed with Sigma Phi Epsilon to participate in the university’s oldest tradition, Hippodrome. Sisters

CSU/LONG BEACH (GAMMA KAPPA)Lorraine Delarosa and Marissa Neitzel pose during the annual Party Hearty philanthropy event.

WICHITA STATE (GAMMA XI)Mogie Curmode, center, celebrates with sisters after being crowned homecoming queen.


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received second place overall, first in music, first in costumes, second in sets, second in script and second in acting.

Facebook: Wichita State Alpha Phi Twitter: WSUAlphaPhi

LOUISIANA Louisiana State (Delta Tau)Members celebrated their first National Wear Red Day to support women’s heart health. In March, the chapter held initiation and hosted a celebration of the chapter’s reinstallation. Many alumnae joined the celebration, including International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach). The chapter looks forward to hosting its first Red Dress Gala during the 2014-15 school year. Kristen Lu and Kristen Salles were selected to attend the 2014 Emerging Leaders Institute.

Web: lsualphaphi.airset.com Facebook: LSU Alpha Phi Twitter: LSUAlphaPhi

MAINEMaine (Delta Nu)Members placed second overall during Greek Week competitions. During the Greek Awards ceremony, the chapter was recognized with the Excellence in Campus Involvement Award, Sorority Traditionalism Award, President’s Award for Outstanding Chapter Operations and Sorority of the Year. Sisters hosted the 12th annual Move Your Phi't 5K philanthropy event to raise awareness and money for women’s heart health.

Web: umainealphaphi.com Facebook: UMaine Alpha Phi Twitter: AlphaPhiDeltaNu

MICHIGANMichigan (Theta)Dad’s Weekend featured a hockey game and an exclusive tour of the university’s football stadium. Mom’s Weekend included pampering with manicures, shopping, dancing and brunch. The chapter participated in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service by collecting 100 formal dresses to donate to an inner city school in Detroit. Collegians took first place in Greek Week, including first place in variety dance (for the second year in a row) and third place in the sing competition.

Web: alphaphitheta.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at the University of Michigan

Michigan State (Beta Beta)Members held their first Capture A Phi philanthropy event during the fall to raise money for Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter also hosted its eighth annual Red Dress Ball.

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

Western Michigan (Delta Theta)Heart Health Month included canvassing campus with cardiac awareness flyers, holding a heart health bake sale and hosting the Red Dress Gala with more than 200 attendees. The chapter was rewarded with a Campus Most Involved Award from the Panhellenic Council. They were the only sorority to win the semester’s Bronco Spotlight Award for community involvement from the university. Members took second place overall in Greek Week with Sigma Phi Epsilon. Collegians also participated in study hours and held a senior sendoff ceremony.

Facebook: Alpha Phi WMU Twitter: AlphaPhiWMU

MINNESOTAMinnesota (Epsilon)The chapter’s Red Dress Gala raised $38,000. The event featured a fashion show starring collegians, a speaker and a live and silent auction. They also welcomed two new members during informal recruitment.

Web: alphaphiumn.org Facebook: Alpha Phi UMN Twitter: AlphaPhiUMN

MISSOURICentral Missouri (Theta Lambda)The chapter took home the Spirit Award during Greek Week. Collegians volunteered at a Warrensburg elementary school's carnival. Sisters cheered on the men’s basketball team as they won the national championship. During the university’s Greek Awards ceremony, Sarah Arnold was named Greek Woman of the Year.

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

MONTANAMontana (Chi)Sisters participated in several volunteer and philanthropy events and sisterhoods. Members supported Sigma Chi’s philanthropy. They joined an American Cancer Society Relay for Life walk to support a sister who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Sisters enjoyed a Valentine-making sisterhood event. They look forward to hosting their Red Dress Gala in the fall.

Web: umalphaphi.wix.com/alpha-phi Facebook: Chi Chapter Alpha Phi Twitter: Chi_AlphaPhi

MARQUETTE (ETA MU)Maddy Cernuda, Anna Nicole Smith, Elle O'Brien and Nikki Novak enjoy the chapter’s Red Dress Gala.

UC/BERKELEY (LAMBDA)Collegians display the blankets made for women and children at a local shelter.


NEBRASKANebraska/Kearney (Delta Xi)The chapter hosted its ninth annual Red Dress Poker Tournament. Nearly 400 guests attended, and the money raised benefited Alpha Phi Foundation. During the Frances E. Willard Day of Service, they collected donated pantry items outside two local grocery stores and raised more than $500 for Kearney’s S.A.F.E. Center.

Facebook: Alpha Phi at UNK Twitter: AlphaPhiUNK

NEW YORKRochester (Theta Kappa)The chapter received the Excellence in Scholarship Award during the annual Fraternity and Sorority Awards ceremony. During the Eastern Leadership Conference, sisters were honored to be recognized as an Order of the Lamp Qualifier. Perhaps the most exciting part of the weekend was meeting and taking a picture with International President Linda Long Boland (Gamma Kappa-CSU/Long Beach).

Web: rochesteralphaphi.wix.com/thetakappa Facebook: Rochester Alpha Phi

SUNY/Buffalo (Theta Epsilon)Sisters participated in the university’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. Keren Baruch taught Zumba to more than 200 students during the event.

Twitter: AlphaPhiThetaEp

NORTH CAROLINAAppalachian State (Theta Nu)The chapter hosted its annual Heart Health Week, raising more than $4,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation.

Web: asuaphi.wix.com/alpha-phi-thetanu Facebook: Alpha Phi at Appalachian State University Twitter: AppStateAPhi

NORTH DAKOTANorth Dakota (Pi)Senior Taryn Bohan received an award for Outstanding Senior of the College of Engineering and Mines.

Web: und.edu/orgs/alpha-phi/contact_us.cfm Facebook: Alpha Phi Pi Chapter Twitter: AlphaPhiPiChap

OHIOCase Western Reserve (Zeta Pi)In addition to being named Greek Week champions, the chapter received six awards at the university’s Giortaste Awards Ceremony. These included three Pytte Cup awards: Honor in Scholarship, Distinction in Leadership and Citizenship, and Excellence in Ritual. Carrie Westfall received the Christina Camardo Greek Leadership Award, Jan Brinker Schaeffer (Beta Omicron-Bowling Green State) won the Robert Niebaum Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award, and Kara Richardson was named Outstanding Chapter President and Greek Woman of the Year.

Web: cwrualphaphi.wix.com/cwrualphaphi Facebook: CWRU Alpha Phi Twitter: CWRUAlphaPhi

Kent State (Beta Omega)Sisters brought home two awards from the Northern Leadership Conference. Sisters held their first King of Hearts philanthropy event. The ninth annual Red Dress Gala raised more than $30,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter was proud to win Sigma Chi Derby Days, and President Kaylee Schaefer won the Miss Phiota Pageant.

Facebook: Alpha Phi KSU Twitter: AlphaPhi_KSU

Dayton (Zeta Psi)Sisters reached a new goal they had set at their Red Dress Gala, thanks in part to the leadership of Allison Cavanaugh, Emily Straus, Hannah Nash and their crew. Members honored their 34 seniors with a sendoff ceremony.

Web: alphaphidayton.wix.com/dayton-alpha-phi Facebook: Alpha Phi University of Dayton Twitter: UD_AlphaPhi

OREGONOregon State (Beta Upsilon)Sisters teamed with Lambda Chi Alpha for the new King and Queen of Hearts spring philanthropy event. The event consisted of a canned food drive, field day and a competition that crowned a king and queen. It helped raise awareness for heart health and collected food for Feeding America. The chapter also hosted its Red Dress Gala and volunteered at local animal shelters, park clean ups and soup kitchens.

Web: oregonstatealphaphi.blogspot.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Oregon State University Twitter: APhi_OSU

PENNSYLVANIADuquesne (Epsilon Iota)The chapter initiated the largest new member class since its establishment in 1970. January formal recruitment resulted in 34 new members.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Duquesne University Twitter: DuqAlphaPhi

CASE WESTERN RESERVE (ZETA PI)Sisters celebrate receiving several honors during the university’s Giortaste Awards Ceremony.

MINNESOTA (EPSILON)Seniors enjoy a Red Dress Gala.


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St. Joseph's (Theta Theta)The chapter hosted two successful fall philanthropy events. The Red Dress Gala raised more than $8,500, and the annual flag football tournament raised $665. Sisters also look forward to creating a new Cardiac Week philanthropy event to raise awareness about women’s heart health.

Facebook: Alpha Phi Theta Theta Twitter: APhi_ThetaTheta

West Chester (Epsilon Kappa)The first Heart Month featured a Hoops for Heart Basketball Tournament that raised nearly $1,000 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Members celebrated Frances E. Willard Day of Service by collecting 123 prom dresses for Becca's Closet and by encouraging collegians to attend women's leadership seminars on campus throughout the month.

Web: aphiekwcu.wix.com/wcualphaphi Twitter: AlphaPhi_EK

SOUTH DAKOTASouth Dakota (Psi)The annual philanthropy event raised more than $4,000 to benefit the Vermillion Backpack Program, feeding children in the community. The chapter also held its first Dad's Day event that featured tailgating and the spring football game.

Facebook: USD Alpha Phi Twitter: USDAlphaPhi

TEXASNorth Texas (Gamma Eta)Collegians hosted the annual Go Red Week and raised more than $4,000. The week included the chapter’s first annual Mr. Heartthrob competition. They also welcomed 10 new members during spring recruitment and enjoyed a sisterhood retreat at the Fort Worth Zoo.

Web: untalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi at UNT Twitter: AlphaPhiatUNT

Texas (Omega)Sisters hosted the annual Heart of Texas Barbeque with the Texas Cowboys. The proceeds benefited the American Heart Association and The Arc of the Capital Area. The event featured live music, a barbeque lunch, a cotton candy machine and a petting zoo.

Twitter: TexasAlphaPhi

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)The chapter held its fifth annual Chilifest philanthropy event to support women's heart health. They celebrated a successful informal spring recruitment. Members are excited about the upcoming renovation of their chapter house.

Web: techaphi.com Facebook: TTU Alpha Phi Twitter: TechAlphaPhi

VIRGINIAJames Madison (Theta Iota)The APHIASCO philanthropy week featured a Hoops for Heart Basketball Tournament and a Red Dress Gala. The week raised $27,000 to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation and a local hospital. They also participated in Heart Chase Harrisonburg to benefit the American Heart Association.

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

Virginia (Zeta Iota)Sisters raised a total of $2,496 for Alpha Phi Foundation with two philanthropy events: their annual late-night taco sale and their newest, a soccer tournament. Members also hosted the annual Dad’s Weekend.

Web: i-m.co/alphaphisisters/alphaphizetaiota Facebook: Alpha Phi at the University of Virginia

Virginia Tech (Eta Omicron)The chapter ranked second among sororities in recruitment. Sisters initiated 63 new members. Collegians celebrated Frances E. Willard Day of Service by helping build a shelter for victims of abuse. Members participated in the 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance and hosted Keep the Beat Week. They implemented Phi of the Month, Sister Watch and career database programs. Alumnae helped celebrate the chapter’s 25th anniversary with professional manicures and a yogurt bar. Becca Belka (Iota Mu-Georgia Tech) received an Advisor of the Year Award.

Web: alphaphivt.celect.org Facebook: VT Alpha Phi Twitter: VTAlphaPhi

WASHINGTONPuget Sound (Gamma Zeta)Friends, family and alumnae attended the chapter’s Red Dress Gala at the Tacoma Golf and Country Club. The night included a live and silent auction and dinner overlooking American Lake. Jen Bradley and Nishi Shankar organized and hosted the event.

Facebook: Alpha Phi - Gamma Zeta Twitter: AlphaPhiGZ

Washington (Sigma)The chapter hosted its annual Red Dress Gala Auction and Alpha Phifa philanthropy event. They received an Award of Excellence in Philanthropy and Most Improved Formal Recruitment during the Western Leadership Conference. Sisters hosted a spaghetti feed and date auction. They decorated chapter letters as a sisterhood event.

Web: uwalphaphi.com Facebook: UW Alpha Phi Twitter: UWAlphaPhi

WEST VIRGINIAWest Virginia (Beta Iota)Alumnae, family and collegians enjoyed the chapter’s Red Dress Gala that raised money for women’s heart health. Collegians look forward to fall recruitment, led by Alyssa Heck.

Facebook: Alpha Phi WVU Twitter: WVUAlphaPhi

WISCONSINMarquette (Eta Mu)Sisters hosted the chapter’s first Mr. Heartthrob philanthropy competition to benefit Alpha Phi Foundation. The chapter hosted its Red Dress Gala in Milwaukee and raised money for Alpha Phi Foundation. Family, friends and alumnae enjoyed a silent auction and live entertainment from Marquette's a cappella groups.

Web: alphaphimarquette.weebly.com Facebook: Alpha Phi Marquette Twitter: AlphaPhiEtaMu

Wisconsin/La Crosse (Delta Kappa)The chapter held its first Mr. Heartthrob competition that raised more than $1,250 for Alpha Phi Foundation. Members participated in the Frances E. Willard Day of Service by planning and volunteering at St. Baldrick's to benefit childhood cancer research. More than 100 people cut their hair or shaved their heads, and the event raised more than $30,000. Sarah Sandquist cut her hair to join the fight.

Web: uwlaxalphaphi.com Facebook: Alpha Phi - Delta Kappa Chapter Twitter: UWLAlphaPhi

Wisconsin/Stout (Gamma Sigma)Sisters teamed with Sigma Alpha Epsilon for Greek Week and took first place. They received first place in flag football, kickball and dance off, and they took second in the banner competition. During the Greek Olympics events, they placed first in truck push, second in three legged race, and third in egg toss, bucket cup race, tug of war, and dizzy bat race. The chapter raised more than $1,200 for Alpha Phi Foundation with the seventh annual Red Dress Gala. They enjoyed a sisterhood trip and a Culver's dinner night that raised money for the Foundation.

Facebook: Alpha Phi UW-Stout Twitter: AlphaPhi_Stout

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TEXAS TECH (GAMMA IOTA)The chapter’s Chilifest raises money for women's heart health.


TEXAS TECH (GAMMA IOTA)The chapter’s Chilifest raises money for women's heart health.

A $1 million remodeling project is underway at the Texas Tech (Gamma Iota) lodge. Phase 1 has already been completed to add a new chapter room that seats 250 women and features state-of-the-art media components. Phase 2 will enlarge the entry, add more restrooms, meeting and study areas, expand the kitchen/dining area and include new furnishings – all in time for fall 2014 recruitment!

Contributions are being accepted from Gamma Iota’s loyal alumnae to complete the project. To donate, visit alphaphifoundationdonations.org, enter the amount you wish to donate, then click the designation drop-down menu “Where my gift is needed most” to find Gamma Iota Educational Housing. All contributions are tax deductible. RIGHT: Members of the Gamma Iota executive council prepare for the chapter’s remodel.

Gamma Iota Chapter Undergoes $1 Million Remodel


MEET THE 2014-15

Educational Leadership Consultant TeamEach academic year, educational leadership

consultants (ELC) support the efforts of the Fraternity

by traveling across North America to visit established

chapters and support new chapters. The ELC

experience develops women into professional leaders.

They gain important skills they will use in their careers,

no matter what field they pursue.

If you are interested in learning more about the

ELC program, visit alphaphi.org (keyword: ELC),

email Program Manager of Educational Leadership

Consultants Cassidy Rosenthal (Beta Gamma-

Colorado) at [email protected] or call

847-316-8975.

Applications are due Oct. 1, 2014.


Nicole Comer (Beta Gamma-Colorado) SECOND YEAR

MAJOR: Journalism, Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyHOMETOWN: Littleton, Colo.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: director of administration.AS A SECOND-YEAR ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: strengthening relationships with collegians I met last year and continuing to travel across the U.S. and Canada to meet many more. I am already counting down the days until recruitment season! FAVORITE ELC MEMORY: being part of Harvard (Iota Tau) chapter’s first formal recruitment was an amazing and unforgettable experience. And, of course, any time the ELCs were together!AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: attend law school.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: loyal, logical, passionate.

Megan Eckerle (Zeta Psi-Dayton)MAJOR: CommunicationHOMETOWN: Dayton, OhioALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: president, vice president of membership recruitment.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: making a difference in the chapters I visit and hopefully inspiring women along the way. I’m also really looking forward to seeing how different chapters operate.FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: Between winning Greek Week every year we participated and formal senior year, it’s impossible to pick one favorite memory. AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: find a career in the communication field.NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: still sleep with my teddy bear.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: bubbly, compassionate, dedicated.

Tasha Fitts (Iota Xi-Denver)MAJOR: International StudiesHOMETOWN: Durango, Colo.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: Panhellenic president, director of new member education, social media chair.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: meeting inspiring young women.FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: when my best friend, Sophie, was initiated as a COB our junior year. I will never forget the first hug I gave her as my sister.

AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: become fluent in Arabic and help empower young women in the Middle East. NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: don’t like cake, unless it’s made with ice cream.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: adventurous, silly, driven.

Gina Forneris (Iota-Wisconsin)MAJOR: Strategic Communication, Leadership minorHOMETOWN: Chanhassen, Minn.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: president, director of new member education, merchandise chair, marketing Alpha Phi committee. AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: traveling to universities that are different from my own. I love seeing what other schools are like.FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: when Alpha Phi and Fiji won Humorology (Wisconsin’s over-the-top version of Greek Sing) in 2013. It was the happiest moment of my life. I remember crying and hugging all my sisters and I have never been more proud. It still makes me smile! AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: pursue a career in public relations and crisis management. NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: am obsessed with superhero movies. THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: silly, outgoing, proactive.

Hillary Freeman (Gamma Beta-UC/Santa Barbara)MAJOR: Political Science, Sport Management minor HOMETOWN: Alameda, Calif.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: president, vice president of program development, director of new member education, director of member education.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: having the opportunity to travel and meet collegians and alumnae across North America. I am excited to share my passion for Alpha Phi with the sisters I work with and inspire them to excel as members, scholars, leaders and women! FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: living in an oceanfront house with my best friends senior year. I’m sure going to miss waking up to that ocean view every day! AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: go into education and become a high school political science teacher and later an education administrator. I also want to travel the world. NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: have two different thumbs. I did not realize it until I was 10 years old! THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: open-minded, optimistic, passionate.

Mindi Grewell (Iota Nu-Kentucky)MAJOR: Psychology, Communications minorHOMETOWN: Canton, OhioALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: vice president of membership recruitment (two years), director of formal recruitment, director of continuous open bidding.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: traveling all across the U.S. and Canada to assist in recruitments, while meeting sisters and establishing lifelong friendships. I’m also eager to learn more about myself and experience life on the road.FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: having the opportunity to live in our brand new, beautiful chapter house has helped me make amazing memories. It’s encouraging to know the home that stands now would not exist if we hadn’t worked so hard.AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: pursue a career in human relations/resources or industrial/organizational psychology and move somewhere new. If all else fails, travel the world until I figure it out.NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: am dying to work for Ellen DeGeneres, I’m always singing and busting a move in the shower, and I hate Diet Coke and “The Bachelor.”THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: energetic, determined, optimistic.

Erin Hannam (Gamma Pi-Arizona State)MAJOR: Design StudiesHOMETOWN: Mesa, Ariz.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: director of formal recruitment, vice president of membership recruitment.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: traveling across the country to share my passion for Alpha Phi with my international sisters and learning about the unique culture each chapter has. And, of course, recruitment!FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: It is impossible to pick just one. My freshman year as a whole was filled with amazing Alpha Phi experiences that included fraternity formals, traveling to California to visit other chapters, Flagstaff for a chapter retreat and other sisterhoods and sleepovers where we laughed until we cried, learned new things about life and supported each other through everything.AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: find a career I am passionate about in the field of interior or landscape design. But first I’d love to travel Europe!NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: plan every aspect of my day when I’m stressed out. Sometimes it even includes the order of what I’m going to do while I get ready for bed.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: passionate, enthusiastic, curious.

Nicole Comer Megan Eckerle Gina Forneris Hillary FreemanTasha Fitts

MEET THE 2014-15 Educational Leadership Consultant Team

Mindi Grewell Erin Hannam



Jessica Keigley (Theta-Michigan)MAJOR: French and Communication StudiesHOMETOWN: Berrien Springs, Mich.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: director of recruitment, recruitment correspondence chair, nominations committee (two years), website coordinator.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: helping chapters reach their full potential so that collegiate members will have the same passion for Alpha Phi that grew in me.FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: At preference parties, each of our seniors has the opportunity to tell our potential new members what Alpha Phi means to them through a funny story, an emotional time they overcame because of their sisters or anything else in the form of “Alpha Phi is ...” As a senior, I watched my new member class become so genuinely emotional and thankful for their experiences that I truly understood what it means to be a part of Alpha Phi.AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: begin a career in human resources, specifically in recruiting or employee engagement.NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: attempted to stay in Paris after studying abroad for five months instead of returning to the United States.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: adventurous, optimistic, competitive.

Calley Scott (Phi-Oklahoma)MAJOR: Health and Exercise ScienceHOMETOWN: Edmond, Okla.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: chapter president, vice president of membership recruitment, director of formal recruitment.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: meeting Alpha Phis coast to coast and helping them succeed in recruitment and leadership.FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: Bid Day my senior year. I looked around at all of the women I had been a part of recruiting, freshmen through juniors, and was so proud to be celebrating them with my senior class. This was by far the most rewarding and memorable experience!AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: pursue a career in the medical field.NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: love to sing, although I’m definitely tone deaf.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: outgoing, strategic, enthusiastic.

Stephanie Scott (Beta Sigma-Utah)MAJOR: English, Political ScienceHOMETOWN: Salt Lake City, UtahALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: vice president of chapter operations, chapter president.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: creating a strong bond with my ELC team, improving chapters’ recruitment strengths, making a positive impact on the chapters I visit and seeing the impact that Alpha Phi has made on women internationally.FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: I have so many! Since I have to pick just one, it would be spending a week in a beach house in California with 40 of my Beta Sigma sisters. We went to Disneyland, out on the town and tanned and played games on the beach. It was an amazing week with my best friends.AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: travel abroad for six months and then find a career I love.NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: crave ice. If a guy brought me a bag of crushed ice instead of flowers, he would have my heart. THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: outgoing, competitive, adventurous.

Anita Shannon (Beta Epsilon-Arizona)MAJOR: Finance, EntrepreneurshipHOMETOWN: Scottsdale, Ariz.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: director of campus philanthropies, vice president of program development, chapter president.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: meeting young Alpha Phis from across the country. Alpha Phi develops young women into leaders, and being part of the process will be incredibly rewarding. FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: We had an alumnae event with women from our chapter who graduated more than 30 years ago. Both the alumnae and current members shared stories, songs and memories about our chapter. Seeing the bond these women shared after all these years was really special for me and our current members.AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: begin my career working for a startup or a relatively small company in a big, urban city. Hopefully I will eventually end up in New York City.

NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: am a great cook and would love to own a restaurant one day.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: charismatic, ambitious, creative.

Mia Sinatro (Iota Lambda-Connecticut)MAJOR: CommunicationsHOMETOWN: West Hartford, Conn.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: vice president of membership recruitment, director of formal recruitment.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: There are so many things. My top two: visiting chapters during recruitment will be stellar; recruitment is my favorite! I am excited to have the opportunity to travel across the country to meet new sisters and work with chapters to continue their growth and development. FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: fall 2013 formal recruitment. Iota Lambda achieved monumental success by improving our recruiting strength drastically. Hard work, dedication and drive paid off. We were all so excited to welcome an amazing new member class into our sisterhood. AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: either be a certified sommelier, working as a wine distributor in a metropolitan city or delve into headhunting/advertising.NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: have a makeup addiction.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: charismatic, vivacious, confident.

Brie Strimbu (Beta Gamma-Colorado)MAJOR: Communication, Digital Design, EntrepreneurshipHOMETOWN: Highlands Ranch, Colo.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: vice president of program development, Red Dress Gala chair, historian.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: having the opportunity to better Alpha Phi as well as create strong and lasting relationships with collegians.FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: Bid Day senior year. The senior class waited outside the student center while the new members received their bids. We all ran back as a group to the Phi where the rest of the chapter was waiting for our wonderful new members.AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: pursue my lifelong dream of being the biggest sports fan in Denver.

Brie StrimbuCalley ScottJessica Keigley Stephanie Scott Mia SinatroAnita Shannon Stephanie Tripi



NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: can quote every line of every season of “Grey’s Anatomy.”THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: passionate, positive, personable.

Stephanie Tripi (Beta Omega-Kent State)MAJOR: Advertising, double minor in Public Relations and Marketing HOMETOWN: Highland Heights, OhioALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: chapter president, vice president of membership recruitment, vice president of chapter operations.AS AN ELC, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: helping chapters and collegians prosper while building genuine friendships and inspiring Alpha Phis across North America. I cannot wait to assist chapters with recruitment, which I really enjoy. Even the sleepless nights of preparation can be a lot of fun! I look forward to fully dedicating myself to this position, ultimately to help foster the growth of the Fraternity.FAVORITE ALPHA PHI MEMORY: My favorite is hard to pinpoint. I was privileged to announce to my chapter that they were named “Most Spirited Sorority” following formal recruitment 2013. My sisters’ overjoyed reactions brought tears to my eyes because they had worked so diligently to earn the title. I continue to cherish the unforgettable memories and friendships created from living in my chapter house for three years. Outside of my chapter experiences, attending Leadership Conferences, Convention, Recruitment University and Emerging Leaders Institute continue to be my fondest memories and what motivated me to become an ELC!.AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: move somewhere warmer than Ohio and pursue a career that is both challenging and rewarding.NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: aspire to have Giuliana Rancic’s job on E! and host red carpet events.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: ambitious, creative, energetic.

Educational Leadership SpecialistsEducational leadership specialists (ELS) are third-year consultants who will focus on working with international governor chapters and chapters transitioning out of extension.

Katie Bergin (Gamma Eta-North Texas)MAJOR: Psychology, Counseling/Communications HOMETOWN: Pflugerville, Texas ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: vice president of membership recruitment, chapter president.AS AN ELS, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: having the opportunity to re-visit chapters and collegians I’ve previously worked with, while also being able to meet and work with even more Alpha Phis.FAVORITE ELC MEMORY: hanging out with the ELC team in the bunk room at the Executive Office, Preference Night and Bid Day during formal recruitment visits. Also, getting asked where I live and the blank stare across someone’s face when I give them my answer … “Out of a suitcase.”AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: not have a plan! I’m a huge planner, so this is a big deal. One thing I’ve learned from being an ELC is that sometimes it’s best to just go with it and see what happens. Being flexible and taking opportunities as they come is a great plan in itself!NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: want to have my own late night talk show.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: optimistic, humorous, enthusiastic.

Emily Coulouras (Beta Epsilon-Arizona)MAJOR: CommunicationHOMETOWN: Sacramento, Calif.ALPHA PHI POSITIONS HELD: new member assistant, director of philanthropy, director of new member education.AS AN ELS, I MOST LOOK FORWARD TO: meeting more Phis and visiting chapters I have not been to yet as well as revisiting ones I have.FAVORITE ELC MEMORY: I absolutely loved visiting chapters during recruitment and bonding with them over late nights and lots of junk food. Also, anytime the ELCs were reunited was a blast!AFTER I TRAVEL FOR ALPHA PHI, I PLAN TO: learn to play the guitar.NO ONE KNOWS THAT I SECRETLY: want to open a vegetarian restaurant.THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME ARE: creative, smiley, fun.

Katie Bergin Emily Coulouras

Thank you to the 2013-14 team for your dedication, professionalism and enthusiasm over the past year. Your love for Alpha Phi has influenced the many collegiate and alumnae members you have met, and you have left the Fraternity in a better place. Good luck to each of you in your future endeavors! We appreciate all you have done and will continue to do for Alpha Phi.

The leadership development portion of the educational leadership consultant program is fully funded by Alpha Phi Foundation. This includes the facilitation of discussions and workshops for collegians on the topics of scholarship, philanthropy, educational programming and personal development.


Foundation

Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina)

RESTON, VA.

ChairDiane is a former senior vice president

of Science Applications International Corporation and director of contracts and finance for Standard Missile Corporation. She was the owner of Findley and Associates, providing project management training to both public and private firms.

Diane’s Alpha Phi resume includes stints as chapter advisor, district governor, vice president-finance and housing on the International Executive Board, nominating chair, National Panhellenic Conference delegation and National Housing Corporation trustee. This will be her fifth term on the Foundation Board.

Diane was recognized by the North American Interfraternity Conference Foundation in 2008 with the Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year Award for contributing the largest gift from a living individual ever received by Alpha Phi Foundation. Diane’s gift kicked off the Foundation’s $10 million Campaign for Leadership. This initial gift spurred others to make transformational gifts.

Mary Beth Cooleen Tully(Epsilon Psi-Lehigh)

GARDEN CITY, N.Y.

Vice ChairAfter finishing her undergraduate work at Lehigh University,

Mary Beth studied health policy and management at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Following graduate school, she worked at New York City’s Health and Hospitals Corporation, where she was selected as a health policy fellow of the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems.

Today she is raising 15-year-old twin girls. She serves as chapter advisor for the Hofstra (Theta Mu) chapter and is the board secretary of Palladia, Inc., one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, multi-service substance abuse agencies. Mary Beth is a board member of the United Hospital Fund and a former president of the Junior League of the City of New York. Currently, Mary Beth leads the $25 million capital campaign for Winthrop-University Hospital, (Long Island, N.Y.) where she serves as a hospital trustee.

Judy Ethell(Zeta Alpha-Eastern Illinois)

ST. LOUIS, MO.

TreasurerJudy is the owner of J Ethell Consulting, LLC. She is the past CFO/EVP

of BearingPoint, Inc., a $3.5 billion global management consulting and technology company and a former partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. She has received many honors for her achievements in career and community work: Alpha Phi’s Ursa Major Award in 2004; Eastern Illinois University’s 2003 Alumni of the Year Service Award; YWCA of St. Louis 2004 Women’s Leader Award.

Judy serves as president of the Washington University (Zeta Upsilon) house corporation board (HCB) and previously served on the HCB at Missouri (Omicron). She currently serves as treasurer for the Eastern Illinois University Foundation. She is an avid amateur equestrian competitor and has been awarded bronze and silver medals by the United States Dressage Federation.

Alpha Phi Foundation Board How the Nominations Process WorksThe bylaws of the Alpha Phi Foundation are in accordance with Illinois law and provide that a nominating commission will nominate directors and officers of the Foundation. The Board as a whole then votes on such nominations.

Each biennium, the Board completes a skills analysis to determine areas of expertise needed to achieve its strategic goals, mission and vision. The 2014-16 Board Directors possess

specific expertise in one or more of the following areas: investment management, alumnae strategy, fundraising/marketing and not-for-profit board experience.

If you are interested in Foundation Board membership, please email the Foundation executive director at [email protected].

The Alpha Phi Foundation nominations commission is pleased to introduce the 2014-16 Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors. These women were installed at the 70th Biennial Convention in Rancho Mirage, Calif., in June.

FoundationBoard of Directors

MEET THE 2014-16


Colleen Sirhal(Theta-Michigan)

AUSTIN, TEXAS

SecretaryColleen serves as global director of healthcare solutions for Hyland Software,

where she is responsible for developing and managing global healthcare business to drive automation within hospitals. She earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Michigan. After leaving direct patient care, Colleen worked for several technology companies.

She has a long history as an Alpha Phi volunteer, including chapter advisor at Northwestern (Beta), North Central Midwest regional manager, committee on leadership, constitution committee and medical reader for the Foundation’s Heart to Heart Grant. Most recently she joined the advisory board for Texas (Omega) as the marketing advisor. She is an active member of the Austin, Texas, alumnae chapter.

In addition to her Alpha Phi volunteer experience, Colleen has been involved in the Cleveland Leadership Center, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Northern Ohio, HIMSS Nursing Informatics Council and the Junior Leagues of Cleveland, Ohio and Austin, Texas.

Jean Creamer Hodges(Rho-Ohio State)

DENVER, COLO.

DirectorJean is owner and president of Town Hall

of Denver, Inc., a successful lecture series featuring speakers from around the world addressing foreign affairs, current events, literature, history, health issues, humor and quality of life.

She also is active on several boards at the local and national level, including Young Audiences of Colorado and its national board, P.E.O, D.A.R, Junior League of Denver, THINK 360 Arts Complete Education and Denver Kids, Inc.

Karen McChesney Howe (Gamma Sigma-Wisconsin/Stout)

MINNETONKA, MINN.

DirectorKaren is founder and former owner of LuLu & Luigi, LLC, an award-winning pet boutique and grooming “pawlour” with two locations in Minneapolis, as well as owner of KHD, Inc., a Minneapolis-based consulting firm specializing in spatial interiors and organization.

Karen’s Alpha Phi leadership roles span more than 40 years and include everything from alumnae chapters and house corporation boards to district governor and the Alpha Phi Quarterly editorial advisory board. International roles include the National Housing Corporation and alumnae strategy team.

Karen’s daughter, Elizabeth Howe (Gamma Omicron-Drake), is an alumna, and Karen is the proud grandmother to three adorable girls: Caroline, Charlotte and Bianca.

Gretchen Wilson Alarcon (Kappa-Stanford)

LOS GATOS, CALIF.

Incoming DirectorGretchen is vice president, human

capital management (HCM) strategy at Oracle, where she leads the strategy team responsible for Oracle HCM Cloud applications. Gretchen has spent most of her career in HCM. She was a human resources practitioner at National Semiconductor, Ford and Silicon Graphics. While at Icarian, a dot-com/dot-bomb, she transitioned to product strategy. In the early 2000s, she joined PeopleSoft, and stayed through the acquisition by Oracle.

Gretchen has an MBA from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor of arts in American studies from Stanford University. When not in front of her computer or many mobile devices, Gretchen spends time with her husband and teenage children, volunteers with the Los Gatos schools and is co-chapter advisor for the Kappa chapter at Stanford.

Kim Brown Brannon (Gamma Rho-Penn State)

VIENNA, VA.

Incoming DirectorKim is a director in Raytheon’s Global

Business Services Strategic Initiative and Planning organization. She currently leads the IT export-import strategic initiative in support of Raytheon’s compliance program.

Kim has held a variety of volunteer roles within Alpha Phi. She currently serves on the alumnae strategy team, committee on leadership, government relations committee and Team Tartan. Prior roles include president of the Northern Virginia alumnae chapter and founding member of the Greater Philadelphia ivy connection.

Kim holds a master’s degree in business from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Penn State University. She holds distinguished graduate honors for her participation in the CIO Certificate Program and the Advanced Management Program at the National Defense University.

Nancy Salisbury Trillo(Beta Delta-UCLA)

INDIO, CALIF.

Incoming DirectorNancy is a retired finance executive

with 35 years of experience. Prior to her retirement, Nancy was vice president, enterprise finance, controller and treasurer for Freedom Communications, a national privately-owned diversified media company. Her experience also includes acquisitions and dispositions, bankruptcy restructuring, tax planning and cash management. Before joining Freedom, Nancy was a senior finance director at Fluor Corporation. Prior to Fluor, Nancy was chief accounting officer for a leveraged buyout entity. She started her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.

Nancy holds an MBA in accounting and bachelor of science degree in kinesiology from UCLA. She and her husband are retiring to the Palm Springs area to play golf and build new friendships.

Note: Alpha Phi’s International President also serves as an ex-officio Director on the Foundation Board. See page 4 for the profile of the 2014-16 International President and International Executive Board.


THANK YOU, COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS! In 2013-14, you raised a record-breaking

$2,000,000! Your incredible support of Alpha Phi Foundation through

your philanthropy efforts makes our mission possible.


Alpha Phi Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of its first $100,000 Heart to Heart Grant to Memorial Hermann Foundation of Houston, Texas.

Previously, grants of $50,000 have been awarded to medical professionals to better understand heart disease in women. This increase reflects the Foundation’s continued commitment to women’s heart health.

Selected from 32 applicants, this grant will allow the Center for Advanced Heart Failure at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center to establish the first national registry for cardiologists to identify the risk factors and symptoms of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). PPCM is a life threatening disease of the heart muscle that affects women in the last month of pregnancy or within five months after delivery. The long-term goal of this study is to identify patients who are asymptomatic and treat them in the early stages of the disease thus reducing mortality and improving clinical outcomes.

“We are incredibly honored that Alpha Phi Foundation has awarded us this

important grant. As one of the busiest heart failure centers in Texas, we have the unique opportunity to make a real difference in how we diagnose and treat PPCM,” said Paul O’Sullivan, chief executive officer of Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center.

“In partnership with maternal-fetal medicine specialists at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and affiliated with UTHealth Medical School, we are uniquely positioned to care for these critically ill patients, as well as conduct extensive

research to combat this silent disease.”For 58 years, Alpha Phi Foundation has

focused on women’s heart health as its philanthropic priority. As a result of these efforts, health care professionals and women everywhere are learning more about heart disease in women.

“We are proud to invest in Memorial Hermann’s innovative approach to better understanding the cause and treatment of PPCM,” said Ann Brinkman Carstensen (Zeta Delta-Iowa State), executive director of Alpha Phi Foundation. “The success of this study will put us one step closer to reaching our goal of lessening the impact and incident of heart disease in all women.”

Through its annual Heart to Heart Grant, made possible by individual donors, corporate gifts and a portion of proceeds from collegiate and alumnae Red Dress events, the Foundation funds research and educational programs to improve women’s heart health. The recipient is selected by a committee of 11 medical readers and the Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors.

Alpha Phi Foundation Announces 2014 Heart to Heart Grant Recipient Awards First $100,000 Grant to a Single Organization

“The success of this study will put us one step closer to reaching our goal of lessening the impact and incident of heart disease in all women.”

LEFT: Alpha Phi Foundation Chair Diane Spry Straker (Delta Alpha-East Carolina) presents the first $100,000 Heart to Heart Grant to representatives of Memorial Hermann Foundation of Houston, Texas.

BELOW: Houston (Texas) alumnae and donors attend the celebration.


Silent Chapter announcements may be submitted at alphaphi.org (keywords: silent chapter) or to [email protected]. Please note: class year listed in parentheses is year of initiation.

Silent Chapter

Arizona (Beta Epsilon)Lois Coultard Denis (’49),

March 10, 2014.Mary Rowland Gray (’78),

Jan. 22, 2014.

Boston (Eta)Patricia Hyde Billett (’51),

March 28, 2014.

Bowling Green State (Beta Omicron)

Lois Otterbacher Gallapoo (’52), Feb. 23, 2013.

Cornell (Delta)Lucile Heise Borst (’39),

Feb. 7, 2014.Barbara Paul Quillman (’42),

March 13, 2014.

CSU/East Bay (Eta Delta)Melanie Sacia Higy (’98),

Aug. 28, 2013.

CSU/San Bernardino (Eta Beta)Nia Telford (’12), Feb. 26, 2014.

Denison (Beta Kappa)Beverly Kingery Giltrow (’49),

March 20, 2014.Carol Goodridge Gordon (’47),

Feb. 22, 2014.Barbara Griffith Gutmann (’51),

March 29, 2014.Jean McLaughlin Thierwechter (’44),

Jan. 25, 2014.Georgann Probst Willerton (’47),

March 18, 2014.

DePauw (Gamma)Beth Heuring Christensen (’40),

Jan. 7, 2014.Marion Pfitzner Houk (’39),

March 28, 2014.

Drury (Gamma Gamma)Elizabeth Morrow Jackson (’53),

Jan. 23, 2014.

Duquesne (Epsilon Iota)Heather York Botts (’95),

March 1, 2014.

Idaho (Beta Zeta)Dorothy Drayton Garrett (’55),

Jan. 21, 2014.

Illinois (Beta Alpha)Gail Gjondla Lofgren (’10),

March 15, 2014.

Indiana (Beta Tau)Marcia Sanford Frazier (’62),

March 24, 2014.

Maryland (Delta Zeta)Mary Fischer Butler (’76),

Feb. 1, 2014.

Michigan (Theta)Rachel Smylie (’11), April 7, 2014.

Michigan State (Beta Beta)Rebecca M. Sernick (’04),

Jan. 24, 2014.Gwendolyn Kimball Cartwright

Wingert (’49), May 15, 2013.

Minnesota (Epsilon)Clara Woodward Burgess (’37),

March 24, 2014.Virginia McClure Kuechle (’43),

March 7, 2014.

Missouri (Omicron)Dorothy DeVilbiss Pierson (’56),

Dec. 17, 2013.

Montana (Chi)Doris Mooney Neu (’38),

Jan. 3, 2014.

Nebraska (Nu)Patricia Hanrahan Bowen (’68),

March 3, 2014.Sylvia Smith Burke (’54),

March 7, 2014.Betty Lou Wentz Craft (’39),

March 5, 2014.Ruth Chapman Crupe (’39),

Feb. 23, 2014.Betty Jerner Dowe (’42),

March 8, 2014.

North Dakota (Pi)Ruth Paulson Erickson (’42),

March 25, 2014.

Northern Colorado (Delta Gamma)

Ann Day Adams (’81), March 6, 2014.

North Texas (Gamma Eta)Kris Heman Kirk ('89),

April 14, 2014.

Northwestern (Beta)Mary Cooper Burgess (’40),

Feb. 2, 2014.

Ohio State (Rho)Margaret L. Hartung (’05),

Jan. 26, 2014.Katharine Morgan Morisey (’37),

Dec. 29, 2013.

Oklahoma (Phi)Janice Kane Randall (’53),

Feb. 2, 2014.

Oregon (Tau)Carol Elliott Foster (’65),

Jan. 20, 2014.

Oregon State (Beta Upsilon)Ruth Meisenhelder Howland (’47),

March 23, 2014.

San Diego State (Gamma Alpha)Theresa Donnelly Stanfield (’52),

Dec. 18, 2013.

Syracuse (Alpha)Miriam Decker Alsever (’34),

April 3, 2014.Margaret Bryan Hedges-Yost (’30),

March 18, 2014.

Texas (Omega)Dorothy Nagle Flato (’81),

Jan. 21, 2014.Marion Lane Tillotson (’43),

March 19, 2014.Cynthia A. Timberlake (’58),

Jan. 17, 2014.

Texas Tech (Gamma Iota)Lisa Tuttle Little (’77), Dec. 21, 2013.Haley Williams Singer ('06),

May 28, 2014.

UC/Berkeley (Lambda)Phoebe Barkan Gilpin (’44),

March 31, 2014.Katherine Wagner Merriam (’43),

Jan. 19, 2014.

UC/Santa Barbara (Gamma Beta)Pamela Bleyle Hennessy (’63),

Jan. 28, 2014.

UCLA (Beta Delta)Margaret Corrigan Bennett (’38),

Jan. 9, 2014.

Utah (Beta Sigma)Marjorie Christenson Peacock (’46),

April 1, 2014.

Washburn (Upsilon)Margaret Logan Wait (’46),

Feb. 6, 2014.Pat Sorenson Wormhoudt (’53),

March 25, 2014.

Washington (Sigma)Judith Cameron Black (’52),

March 15, 2014.Rachel Young Maas (’32),

Feb. 3, 2014.

William Woods (Delta Chi)Jane Malen Yantis (’65),

March 14, 2014.

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