- Theta Phi Alpha

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- Theta Phi Alpha

THE
OF
THETA PHI ALPHA
spring/summer 2014 • volume 94 • issue 1
A message from our
Theta Phi Alpha is a national women’s fraternity, founded in
1912 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and reveres as
its Founders: Amelia McSweeney, Mildred Connely, May C. Ryan,
Selma Gilday, Camilla Ryan Sutherland, Helen Ryan Quinlan,
Katrina Caughey Ward, Dorothy Caughey Phalan, Otilia Leuchtweis
O’Hara, and Eva Stroh Bauer Everson.
The Grand Council of Theta Phi Alpha, 2012-2014
• Laura Foley, Χ - National President
• Amanda Horvat, ΑΕ - National Vice President-Collegians
• Jennifer Hubbley Klug, ΓΜ - National Vice President-Alumnae
• Michelle Coppola LaPlatney, ΒΓ - National Vice President-Extension
• Allison Davis Bolin, ΒΕ - National Vice President-Programming
• Jennifer Waggoner Kreiman, AΝ - National Executive Secretary
• Amy Spagnolo Bailes, AΥ - National Treasurer
Deadlines for The Compass
Compass Reports for chapters and colonies are due November 15
(fall) and April 15 (spring). Compass Reports for alumnae associations
are due December 1 (fall) and May 1 (spring). All other submissions
to The Compass are accepted at any time of year, such as Between
Sisters and feature article ideas. Please email Compass Reports and
Between Sisters to the National Office at [email protected].
Please email all other submissions to [email protected].
The Compass is dedicated to publishing educational material
pertinent to the membership of Theta Phi Alpha in collegiate
chapters and alumnae associations, and to individual members.
Send to the National Office address changes, vital statistics,
in memoriam and Fraternity business correspondence.
Theta Phi Alpha National Office
27025 Knickerbocker Road
Bay Village, Ohio 44140-2300
(440) 899-9282 • [email protected]
How You Can Support Theta Phi Alpha
The continued success of Theta Phi Alpha depends on YOU.
Please consider giving your time and talents. Financial
contributions are also welcomed.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to help shape the future of the
Fraternity and live your lifelong commitment to QFA. Volunteer
opportunities are available to fit all talents and interests. For
more information, contact the Theta Phi Alpha National Office
at [email protected] or (440) 899-9282.
Paying your QFA Alumnae Dues is another way to support Theta
Phi Alpha. Your annual alumnae membership dues help to finance
Fraternity operations, the National Office, and new and ongoing
programs for collegians and alumnae. Mail your QFA Alumnae
Dues to Theta Phi Alpha National Office, 27025 Knickerbocker Road,
Bay Village, Ohio, 44140-2300 or pay online at www.thetaphialpha.org.
In this issue:
Senior Editorial Team
Lauren Svec Gallo, BB,
Director of Publication and Editor
Jennifer Waggoner Kreiman, AΝ,
National Executive Secretary
Marjorie Wilson Comer, GN
Art Direction and Design
Allison Vial, Senior Graphic
Designer, Sigler
Writing and Editing Team
Leslie Ervin Trahant, ΑΒ”
Kathleen Sullivan, ΑG
Lindsay Sellers Landry, ΒE
Contributors
Kate Glow, C
Emily Disselhorst, ΑD
Amanda Horvat, ΑE
Karen Fisher, AN
Amy Spagnolo Bailes, AU
Morgan Van Deurzen, AW
Kristin Mauer, ΒA
Kayte Epperly Ahearn, ΒG
Jessica Cannon, BU
Kathryn Owsianiecki, ΓI
Nicole Conroy-Murphy, ΓM
Jennifer Hubbley Klug, ΓM
Karly Beuck, ∆D
Kaitlyn O’Connor, ∆E
The Compass is the magazine of Theta Phi Alpha, published at:
Sigler • 3100 S. Riverside Dr. • Ames, Iowa 50010 • www.sigler.com
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{ the compass / / S pr i ng / S ummer 2 0 1 4 }
president
2 0 1 4 F o u nders ’ D ay P roclamat i on
It is my privilege, as National President, to proclaim
Wednesday, April 30, as the day celebrated by all Theta
Phi Alphas as Founders’ Day. Collegians, alumnae, and new
members will celebrate marking the feast day of our patroness,
St. Catherine of Siena, and pay tribute to those women who
were our Founders at the University of Michigan in 1912.
Seven years after her founding in 1919, Theta Phi Alpha
expanded her circle, growing from a single chapter to a fivechapter Fraternity by installing the Beta, Gamma, Delta, and
Epsilon Chapters. In the 102nd year, Theta Phi Alpha expanded her circle to welcome
back the Alpha Delta and Alpha Omega Chapters, and installed the Delta Alpha, Delta
Beta, Delta Gamma, and Delta Delta Chapters. We are proud to welcome these new and
returning links to our Chain of Chapters and our sisterhood.
Betty Comer McDaniel, Τ, remarked in her 1963 proclamation, “Those of us who are
older gained new pride in the intelligence, the ability – and the charm – of today’s
collegiate members and young alumnae; and we knew, gratefully, that Theta Phi Alpha’s
heritage will be safe in their hands.” I believe these remarks hold true today and our
heritage lives on for the members of tomorrow.
Rose Everson, Ν, in her 1967 Founders’ Day proclamation also shared words relevant
today: “Theta Phi Alpha too faces a college world much changed since the days of 1912,
and, as one of our Founders wrote me recently, we shall have to accept changes in Theta
Phi Alpha.” “We still have a mission to perform,” she wrote, “and we can best accomplish
it by meeting today’s challenges through internal updating. Theta Phi Alpha has grown
up, but in her maturity, we will love her just as much.” We still hold our mission as our
true North as we navigate the changing landscape of today’s world.
Our Theta Phi Alpha Foundation marks an important milestone this year, celebrating
55 years of supporting Theta Phi Alpha. The Foundation’s mission, “to fund scholarships
and grants, philanthropic endeavors, and educational programming with a focus on developing
women’s leadership skills,” supports the goals of the Fraternity by bringing educational
programming, scholarships, and philanthropic efforts to our members. The Foundation
is a vital piece to our success.
The Grand Council realizes that volunteer hours spent by the many members, who
have served faithfully on a national and local level, have made our growth possible.
As a membership organization, we would not be where we are today if it were not for
our loyal member volunteers.
As we gather with our sisters, our friends, let us celebrate our accomplishments and
honor our Founders with their memories fresh in our minds.
Yours in the Bonds of Sisterhood,
Laura Foley
National President
table of
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editor’s
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Welcome Back Alpha Omega Chapter.....................................................................................4
Theta Phi Alpha Welcomes Delta Delta Chapter........................................................................5
Welcome
to the 102nd
year of ΘΦΑ!
Theta Phi Alpha Welcomes Delta Epsilon Chapter.....................................................................6
Theta Phi Alpha Initiates Officer Leadership Training Program............................................... 7-9
Theta Phi Alpha Establishes Alumnae Association Installations.......................................... 10-11
Rachel Simmons to be Awarded Siena Medal at 2014 Convention..........................................12
Help Wanted! Candidates for the Position of National Treasurer are Still Being Sought!.............12
Congratulations to our Diamond and Sapphire Circle Inductees...............................................13
Chapters Converge at Theta Phi Days!............................................................................. 14-17
Social Media Alert! Theta Phi Alpha’s 50th National Convention in New Orleans.......................19
Where in the USA is NP25?............................................................................................ 20-21
LCs Travel Across the U.S.....................................................................................................22
ΘΦΑ Welcomes Greater Tampa Area Alumnae Association....................................................23
St. Catherine of Siena, Patron Saint of ΘΦA.........................................................................23
Treasures Galore in ΘΦΑ History Book................................................................................24
Have You Moved? Changed Your Name or Email?...................................................................24
ΘΦΑ Badge Reminder........................................................................................................25
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Foundation Focus........................................................................................................... 18-19
News Briefs................................................................................................................... 26-30
Between Sisters...................................................................................................................31
THETA PHI ALPHA
This spring has been
very special to me as
I celebrated 10 years of being initiated with
my wonderful pledge sisters*. Ten years ago
I took the same vows that the women of
Delta Epsilon Chapter took a few weeks
ago when they were initiated and installed
as a chapter. Personally, not only has my
life changed over these past 10 years, but
my spirit and love for ΘΦΑ has changed
as well; it grows stronger every day through
my actions, my words, and my love for
The Compass!
Theta Phi Alpha has also evolved and
changed over the past 10 years, and as
we plan to celebrate our 50th National
Convention this July in New Orleans,
you can see the changes that have helped
further our organization. Our Grand
Council structure has changed, we’ve
installed numerous chapters and reopened
many of our closed chapters, and our
Ritual has changed to reflect new events
and terminology that has come to be.
I hope you enjoy reading about our newest
chapters and alumnae associations, as well
as our features on Theta Phi Days and
Officer Leadership Training! It’s great to
see new programs surfacing over the past
10 years, and I’m sure there will be more
to come in the next biennium!
I look forward to reporting to you from our
50th National Convention in New Orleans!
Happy Reading!
Compass Sightings................................................................................................. Back Cover
Lauren Svec Gallo
Director of Publication/Editor-in-Chief
*The term “pledge sisters” was changed to
“new members” in 2012.
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alpha omega chapter
welcome back
By Morgan Van Deurzen, Alpha Omega
Alpha Omega sisters with their Reinstatement Certificate.
O
Sisters after Initiation.
n February 15, 2014, the sisters of ΘΦΑ at the
University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-Platteville)
were overjoyed to be reinstated as the Alpha
Omega Chapter. Reinstatement Day brought many
emotions – happiness, feelings of accomplishment, and even
a little apprehension. After two years as a colony, we were finally
able to move to the next step and become a reinstated chapter.
Becoming a chapter was a difficult road, but being reinstated has
been amazing and we are so excited to move forward as a chapter.
We could not have done this without the support of Grand Council,
our fabulous Leadership Consultants, and the support and kindness
of our sisters around the country. We would like to thank our family,
friends, and everyone else who has supported us on our journey!
We cannot wait to see our chapter grow in the years to come!
We started out on campus as an interest group before becoming
a colony. Many of the colony women remember Colonization
weekend as one of the most rewarding experiences in their
collegiate career. While the two years between Colonization and
Reinstatement were difficult, they allowed us to grow stronger
as a sisterhood, and taught us how to work hard to achieve our
goals. Reaching Reinstatement was an amazing moment for our
sisterhood, we were happy to start this journey as a chapter and
rejuvenate ΘΦΑ’s journey on the UW-Platteville campus.
Thank you to all those who helped us become a chapter! We would like
to thank the following people:
• S amantha Wyant, ΓΜ,
• The Grand Council of ΘΦA
Installation Specialist
• Kristin Mauer, ΒΑ,
Colony Advisor
•G
amma Xi Chapter,
• Nikki Conroy-Murphy, ΓΜ,
Big Sister Chapter
• Gamma Beta Chapter
Director of Colonies
• Sarah Friedman, BΝ,
Leadership Consultant
The first part of becoming reinstated was being initiated, and
we were all very excited for the Ritual. After the Initiation Ritual,
we all had a new understanding and respect for the sisterhood
we had just officially joined. While it was a long and difficult
road, the commitment of all of the members of our colony, with
the help from our sisters of all different states, made it worth it.
We were very excited to have brought back the Alpha Omega
Chapter to UW-Platteville.
Thanks also to the many ΘΦΑ sisters who contributed to our box
of Ritual equipment!
We held a brunch on Sunday to celebrate Reinstatement with
all of our family and friends. It was so special to share with
them our accomplishments and be able to show them how
special ΘΦΑ is to all of us. It was wonderful to receive our
Reinstatement Certificate, and we were honored to have Laura
Foley, Χ, National President, and Jennifer Hubbley Klug, ΓΜ,
National Vice President-Alumnae as our Reinstating Officers.
We are very excited for the next endeavor – initiating our Beta
New Member Class!
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Alpha Omega sisters with Laura Foley (left)
and Jennifer Hubbley Klug (second from right).
Initiates
Kirsten Adams
Emily Arida
Alyssa Brant
Emma Campbell
Taylor Carlson
Cindy Cooper
Lauren Fricks
Meghan Gleason
Devyn Koehl
Rachel Lester
Cassandra Meyer
Emily Moran
Taylor Nofsinger
Ali Panzica
Samantha Prunty
Brittni Seay
Ali Sieling
Brook Smith
Taylor Strunsee
Ashley Taylor
Morgan Van Deurzen
Jessica Westman
Allison Wright
Jackie Zaprzalka
Morgan Van Deurzen is a junior media studies major with an emphasis in public
relations and political science. She is also involved with the Platteville Pioneer Chorus.
delta delta chapter
Theta phi alpha welcomes
by Karly Beuck, Delta Delta
Sisters after Initiation.
Sisters after a recruitment event in fall 2013.
The Delta Delta Chapter of ΘΦΑ was installed on January 18, 2014, at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.
N
othing but smiles, laughter, and acceptance resonate
in the minds of all the beautiful women of the Delta
Delta Chapter whenever we look back on the day of
January 18th. It was not easy to work through our
colony process. Most of us remember the way things always seemed
rushed for us in the fall of 2013 and how it was almost as if we were
in some great race to become an installed chapter – and in a way it
was. Yet, through all the hard work and help of numerous sisters,
leaders, and gracious supporters, we made it, and the experience
we’ve had this far could not have been more rewarding. We are
strong and driven in all we do. Many of us never saw ourselves as
members of a Greek organization, but can’t imagine life without it
now. We’ve not only had an impact on each other’s lives, but also
on our campus, and the surrounding community of Ashland.
Initiation, being a day that all of us were excited and anxiously
waiting for, was a very surreal and uplifting experience. We were
anxiously waiting to leave our colony days behind us and embark
on the journey as full-fledged members of ΘΦΑ. We were delighted
and honored to have Michelle Coppola LaPlatney, ΒΓ, National
Vice President-Extension, and Jennifer Waggoner Kreiman, AΝ,
National Executive Secretary, as our Installing Officers. We were
also happily surprised by some familiar faces of our Big Sister
Chapter, Alpha Xi, who had traveled from Cleveland State
University. What began as a day of nervous excitement ended
with waves of joy – a feeling none of us would trade for the world.
It was wonderful to share our success with our families, close
friends, faculty, advisors, and alumnae at our Installation brunch.
It was a great way to celebrate our momentous occasion and even
a time for sisters to receive acknowledgement for their hard work
throughout the school year, both academically and on behalf of
our chapter.
Being a part of this sisterhood has been something that none of us
ever would have expected to have in our lives. We draw strength
from each other and continue to push ourselves to grow as women
of ΘΦΑ. Each day that passes we can’t help but be very thankful
for all that has been given to us, from guidance to support to all
the well-wishes received too! Thank you!
Thank you to all those who helped us become a chapter! We would like
to thank the following people:
• S arah Friedman, BΝ,
•L
iz D’Orsa, ΑΕ,
• Jessica Horton, GΤ,
Colony Coordinator
•T
racey Liphardt, AΝ,
• Samantha Wyant, ΓΜ,
National Housing Chairman
•A
lpha Xi Chapter,
Big Sister Chapter
Initiates
Rebecca Anderson
Shannon Bell
Karly Beuck
Naomi Blaz
Kate Brickner
Nicole Brigham
Lauren Brumbaugh
Taylor Butterbaugh
Chantelle Canankamp
Monica Clevenger
Allison Dieter
Emily Elizondo
Carly Jones
Jenna Marsh
Kaeyln Mead
Charlotte Morris
Kathryn Mounts
Brooke Mowrer
Morgan Myers
Sarah Nagy
Jacqueline Paris
Shelby Persinger
Julianne Pollick
Danielle Rhonemus
Beth Rosepal
Ashley Santore
Gialaina Santos
Jourdan Seth
Taylor Wade
Karly Beuck is a senior fine arts major, specified in painting, with minors in art history
and ceramics. She is the chapter’s historian. She is also in involved in art club, coaching,
and plays for the university’s soccer team.
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delta epsilon chapter
Theta phi alpha welcomes
By Kaitlyn O’Connor, Delta Epsilon
Delta Epsilon Chapter with their charter.
T
he path to Installation was a roller coaster ride of emotions
for the Delta Epsilon Chapter at Rhode Island College.
Leaving the old ways of our local sorority, Zeta Xi Delta,
behind was a bittersweet process; it all happened so fast.
The idea of “going national” had been thrown around for years,
but it wasn’t until the spring semester of 2013 that any initiative
was taken. Our past Zeta Xi Delta president reached out with an
extension bulletin to all NPC organizations and quickly heard
back from ΘΦΑ! The active sisters of Zeta Xi Delta held an
extension meeting with women from ΘΦΑ in the fall semester
of 2013. We immediately fell in love, and the process began!
It was tough leaving so many memories and traditions behind,
but this transition was so new and exciting that the women
could not wait to begin this new journey. Many older members
chose to become alumnae of our local sorority. We were left with
19 women who wanted nothing else than to be initiated into
ΘΦΑ. Although we started out the spring semester of 2014 with
a dwindling number of members, we were more determined than
ever to show how much we wanted this. We just so happened to
be the hardest working group of women and managed to recruit
18 amazing new women who fit right in! We colonized at the end
of February, following recruitment season.
With our new number of 37 women, we made it our goal to
colonize and install in the same semester. We knew it was going
to be tough, but we were prepared. All of our efforts went into
planning fundraisers and philanthropy events, and making sure
we were on top of our pearls! Every single member played an
important role in getting us to Installation. Attendance at events
was skyrocketing high, older members were branching out to the
newest members, and we could feel the excitement enveloping
us. It was certainly stressful and as much hard work, if not more,
than we expected, but we did it! With the utmost help and
support from our Colony Advisor, Carollen Delaney, ΓΛ, and
our Leadership Consultant, Melissa Zolla, BΞ, our petition was
approved and we were set to install the first weekend of May!
The days leading up to Installation weekend flew by. We were
thrilled and honored to have Amanda Horvat, ΑΕ, National
Vice President-Collegians, Jennifer Hubbley Klug, ΓΜ, National
Vice President-Alumnae, and Michelle Coppola LaPlatney, ΒΓ,
National Vice President-Extension as our Installing Officers.
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The executive board of Delta Epsilon with the chapter’s charter.
Our Big Sister Chapter, Gamma Lambda, also showed great support
by attending both Initiation and our Installation brunch. We would
like to send a big thank you to everyone who has supported us
along this amazing journey. We are more than ecstatic to begin our
lifelong path of ΘΦΑ sisters!
Thank you to all those who helped us become a chapter! We would like to
thank the following people:
•C
arollen Delaney, ΓΛ,
Colony Advisor
• Samantha Wyant, ΓΜ,
•B
rittany Tempest, Ζ,
Colony Coordinator
• Kristin Mauer, ΒA
• Sarah Angers, ΒΜ
•M
elissa Zolla, BΞ,
• Gamma Lambda Chapter,
Big Sister Chapter
• Gamma Rho Chapter
Initiates
Christina Albanese
Lea Alexandre
Sara Angelino
Dominique Arzola
Kayla Campbell
Chelsea Carney
Kaitlyn Casado
Kiara DaCruz
Kelsey Davenport
Eunice David
Rebecca DeStefano
Catherine Divers
Carina Duffy
Melina Freeman
Tori Hammershmidt
Jessica Hassell
Jennifer Hook
Victoria Hutnan
Jamie Krause
Samantha Loeb
Kara Lotz
Nicole Maceroni
Kelsey Nickson
Channy Ngin
Kaitlyn O’Connor
Amanda Pacheco
Brittany Papineau
Britnie Paquette
Tianna Pawlitschek
Caitlyn Pendergast
Kiana Perkins
Madison Spoerer
Jennie Sullivan
Lindsay Swider
Caitlin Toribio
Michaela Vitucci
Lauren Yany
Amy Marshall
Kristen Stringfellow
Alumnae
Olivia French
Kaitlyn O’Connor is the president of the Delta Epsilon Chapter. She is a senior biology
major who plans to graduate in the fall of 2014 and attend graduate school pursuing
physical therapy. She is extremely excited for the future of the Delta Epsilon Chapter!
Theta Phi Alpha Initiates
Officer Leadership Training Program
By Amanda Horvat,
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Effective leadership characteristics tend to make or break an organization. Student leadership has
always been a passion of mine – it’s why I do what I do, professionally and personally. Leadership in action warms my heart
and fuels me to continue to pursue assisting in the creation of the leaders of tomorrow.
At Leadership Conference 2013, I heard a lot from our chapter leaders
about the lack of transition for them coming into their executive board
role. When I asked them about the transition retreat, most women didn’t
know what I was talking about. They explained that information was
literally just handed over to them in a binder and they were off and
running in their new role. There was a definite need to properly transition
the leaders of tomorrow into their new roles and responsibilities outlined
in their chapter bylaws, as well as train our chapter leaders in a way
that made them feel comfortable and confident in their new roles.
I started to develop the idea of an officer training that would allow us to
effectively train our newly-elected chapter leaders as they were beginning
their term. We wanted to hold a pilot program in an area that had a
larger number of chapters in order to get an understanding and see if
this program would actually work. We decided on the Tri-State Area as
the best location since a large portion of our chapters is located in this
area. Financially speaking, I didn’t want to burden our chapters with an
additional cost that wasn’t originally budgeted for. I presented a proposal
to the Theta Phi Alpha Foundation to assist in funding this new initiative
with the idea that we would spend half of our time training our leaders
on Fraternity responsibilities in their role, and the rest of the time on
leadership skills that they would be able to use throughout their lives.
The Foundation agreed to help fund our new initiative and we embarked
on planning Officer Leadership Training for January 2014.
On January 17-19, 2014, our Officer Leadership Training pilot program
took place in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. We had 15 chapters in
the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area represented with four
executive board members each, for a total of 60 collegians. We began
our time together by defining leadership and discussing Theta Phi Alpha
values and how our chapters should represent our values in a way that
the rest of the world can see and recognize. Even though the general
public may not know our specific Ritual, our values should be visible
through our sisters’ actions. We ended our first night together sharing
our most outward symbol of our values – our Creed.
Day two was just as busy, as we continued to build on the idea of
leadership with the Six Competencies of Exemplary Leadership. The
competencies focus on the relationship between actions and results
and we reviewed our top strengths and our areas of leadership that
needed the most development. As we encouraged women to discuss
the leadership within their chapters, we broke out in specific officer
positions to continue the conversation – president, vice president,
treasurer, and new member educator.
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Our presidents learned how to effectively manage business and
executive board meetings, successfully communicate with the
Chapter Administration Team, and develop ongoing education for
members of the executive board. Our vice presidents learned how
to effectively run a Standards Board meeting, successfully educate
their chapter on Standards Board processes, and demonstrate ways
to hold members accountable to the responsibilities of membership.
Our treasurers learned how to effectively lower collegian debt,
successfully collect debt from chapter alumnae in consultation
with the Advisory Board, exhibit the ability to appropriately manage
the chapter budget, and successfully report all chapter finances
to appropriate parties using Billhighway. Finally, our new member
educators learned how to educate and inform the chapter on all
My Sister, My Friend progress, exhibit the ability to manage
depledgings, successfully manage voting on all new members,
and demonstrate effective ways to manage new member retention.
We continued our time together discussing management versus
leadership as well as men versus women in leadership roles. We
reviewed ways to hold members accountable while communicating
appropriately and offering feedback to one another in a productive
manner by engaging hearts and minds rather than just telling women
what to do. We ended our time together for the weekend sharing
what our ideal chapter experience would look like and how we can
work to get to that point. Each chapter set goals to bring back to their
campus in hopes of bringing their chapter experience to the next level.
Our response to our time together was overwhelming! Our women
felt more prepared to begin their positions after the weekend and
it was wonderful to see how many new relationships were formed
between chapter officers. It is our hope that this pilot program
becomes a permanent initiative for the Fraternity in years to
come as we continue to train and grow our leaders of tomorrow!
Thank you to those sisters who volunteered their time to facilitate the
program over the weekend!
• Kristin Mauer, ΒA
• Lauren Svec Gallo, ΒB
• Kayte Epperly Ahearn, ΒG
• Gina DeMaio MacDonald, ΒG
• Melissa Zolla, BX
• Danielle Mauro, BX
• Katie Owsianiecki, ΓI
• Tracy Sexton, GN
Special thanks to Theta Phi Alpha and the Theta Phi Alpha Foundation
for providing the funding for Officer Leadership Training.
hear what sisters are saying about OLT!
“As a fairly new chapter, the Delta Beta Chapter executive
board was not really sure what to expect going into the Officer
Leadership Training weekend. Afterward, we all agreed that
OLT gave us a lot of new insights and ideas to help guide
us as leaders. We also loved making connections with leaders
from other chapters. Listening to how other chapter’s address
common problems helped prepare us as leaders for some of the
challenges we have to face.” – E r in Ma r ine , ∆B
“I absolutely loved OLT. It was definitely one of the most
beneficial parts of my training process and I definitely learned
a lot. My chapter sisters and I were super excited to meet
sisters from other chapters and we made friends who shared
new and exciting ideas that we took back to our chapter. I
think it is extremely important for every executive board to
have this experience so that they can all fully understand their
positions before they start. As an older chapter, we were
so excited to be able to help younger chapters learn how to
establish themselves. It was such a great learning experience
and I would highly recommend it.” - M e l issa V ent r e sca , ΒG
PICTURED: The entire
group at OLT!
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Amanda Horvat, ΑΕ, is the National Vice President-Collegians. Amanda is also the
Associate Director of Residential Programs at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island.
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alumnae association
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W
hen my chapter sister Nikki Conroy-Murphy,
ΓΜ, graduated in 2008 and moved to Syracuse,
New York, she knew that because ΘΦΑ was
an important part of her life, she wanted to
start something locally to be involved in as an alumna. I had
moved from Upstate New York and the Gamma Mu Chapter to
Massachusetts in 2007. I felt the same, but since I was within
driving distance, I joined Nikki and several other alumnae in
Syracuse in an attempt to start the Northern and Central New
York Alumnae Association. Our goal was to continue our lifelong
promises to ΘΦΑ by staying involved and supporting Upstate
New York chapters.
Fulfilling the petitioning requirements was relatively easy. In
2009, the Northern and Central New York Alumnae Association
was established. As charter members of the Gamma Mu Chapter,
we were excited to know what was in store for us as charter
members of an alumnae association. Would there be a ceremony?
Would we receive Ritual equipment? Shortly after fulfilling our
requirements, we received a copy of a charter and congratulatory
letter in the mail. It was exciting, but fell short of our expectations.
Alumnae associations help engage local alumnae by providing
opportunities to reconnect. Their existence is important to
helping the Fraternity fulfill Her mission.
Thus, the concept of alumnae association installations was born.
The idea was relatively straightforward, reflecting similarities to
that of a chapter installation. A Grand Council member would
visit the established association, admit the charter members into
the association, have the members sign the charter, and then have
a small celebration afterwards.
The South Texas Alumnae Association was the first association to be
established after the installation idea was conceived. After ordering
the association’s charter, a weekend was determined to hold the
Installation celebration. I arrived in South Texas on a Saturday
(after being stuck in the Houston airport overnight); the women
were welcoming and I could feel their excitement. They told me
the last time a National Officer visited was during the Installation
of the Gamma Zeta Chapter at Texas A&M University-Kingsville,
Kingsville, Texas.
When it was time to admit the charter members into the
association,we found a private room. Because the Admission
to Alumnae Association Ritual was so short, I first conducted
the Rededication of Vows with the association charter members.
As the women participated, I could see tears and hear sobs of
happiness. I had just realized that these women were also charter
members of the Gamma Zeta Chapter, installed in 2003.
It is a sign of faith and trust of the Fraternity to bestow a charter to a chapter or association and with it,
comes great responsibility. Just as it is important to welcome a new chapter at an installation, alumnae
associations should be welcomed into the Fraternity with as much excitement and celebration.
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installations
The charter presented to the Lincoln Area Alumnae Association.
The Lincoln Area Alumnae Association was chartered on June 1, 2013.
By Jennifer Hubbley Klug, Gamma Mu
Kathy Gaver, AΠ, with the new Ritual Book for the Lincoln Area Alumnae Association.
After the rededication, the Admission to Alumnae Association
Ritual was held, and then I asked each member to sign the
South Texas Alumnae Association Charter. The women were
elated. Afterwards we discussed how the women felt about the
ceremony, each answered it was exactly what they had expected
and really enjoyed the format.
Each installation has been well received, and we have tweaked
the program slightly after incorporating feedback and ideas from
those who experience it. To help new association plan for their
installation, a simple installation planning guide and checklist
was also developed by Samantha Wyant, ΓΜ, who serves as
ΘΦΑ’s Chapter Installation Specialist.
After the Rituals, we all relocated to a local tea house, where
many of the charter members family members were waiting with
anticipation. We enjoyed cake and cookies, tea, and lemonade.
I bestowed the signed charter to the association, revealed the
gift of an Alumnae Association Ritual Book, and handed out
roses and charter member certificates to each charter member.
To further formalize the association installation program, Angela
Zabala Palmer, ΒΕ, National Ritual Chairman, and myself, have
worked to develop more formal Installations for both Chapters
and Associations. In the past four years, the number of ΘΦΑ
associations has increased by 40% – the fastest among all other
NPC groups. Alumnae associations play an important role in
providing assistance to collegiate chapters and strengthening
engagement in the Fraternity for all members; the sudden surge
in alumnae association establishment should be accompanied by
such a momentous celebration to mark the importance and show
gratitude to the alumnae who further the Fraternity in Her mission.
On the way back to the airport, charter member Debra Ashby, GΖ,
and I chatted about how the weekend went. Debra indicated that
besides the association being thrilled with the Fraternity’s outreach
with the association, she also mentioned her husband, a member
of a national fraternal organization, was also impressed with the
care and extent ΘΦΑ went into welcoming a new association as
his fraternity did not do anything beyond mailing a congratulatory
letter and charter.
Jennifer Hubbley Klug is the National Vice President-Alumnae. She lives in Ashland,
Massachusetts, with her husband, Brian.
Since 2010, eight alumnae association have been established,
with the ninth to follow after Convention (South Texas, 2012;
Ohio River Valley, 2012; Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands, 2012;
Atlanta Area, 2012; Lincoln Area, 2013; Nation’s Capital Area,
2013; South Bend Area, 2013; Appalachian, 2013; Greater Tampa
Area, 2014 (yet to be installed)). A Grand Council member has
been the Installing Officer at each Installation and conducted
the event similar to that of the South Texas Alumnae Association.
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Rachel Simmons to be
Awarded Siena Medal
at 2014 Convention
Theta Phi Alpha proudly announces that Rachel Simmons is the
recipient of the 2014 Siena Medal. Rachel will receive the Siena Medal at
the Siena Medalist Luncheon on Friday, July 11, at the 50th National Convention
in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Siena Medal is the highest honor that a non-Fraternity
member can receive. It recognizes the recipient for her integrity, principled leadership,
grace, and social change.
Rachel Simmons is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out: The
Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, and The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic
Girls with Courage and Confidence. As an educator, Rachel works internationally to
empower young women to be more authentic, assertive, and self-aware.
Rachel is a Vassar graduate and Rhodes Scholar from New York. The co-founder of
the Girls Leadership Institute, she is an experienced curriculum writer and educator
who works with schools and organizations around the world. She currently develops
leadership programs for undergraduate women at the Center for Work and Life at
Smith College. She has previously worked as a classroom teacher in Massachusetts
and South Africa.
The Siena Medal award was first created at Theta Phi Alpha’s Silver Jubilee Convention
to celebrate our 25th anniversary.
H e l p W ant e d !
Candidates for the position of National
Treasurer are still being sought!
The National Constitution and Bylaws states the requirements for serving on the Grand Council and including the specific requirements for National
Treasurer: “Each member of the Grand Council shall be an alumna member in good financial standing who previously has held a national office or
chairmanship. Each member of the Grand Council shall have earned a bachelor’s degree at least five years before election. The National Treasurer
shall have a degree with a concentration in accounting or two years’ experience in accounting-related work.”
For more information regarding the elections process or serving on the Grand Council, please contact Karen Rubican at [email protected]
or check out the elections page at www.thetaphialpha.org/convention-2014.
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diamond circle inductees
Congratulations to our
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Dorothy Buchanan Weilbacher, G
Betty Leroux Cassady, E
Marcelene Genetti Haire, H
Doris McMahon Cremens, H
Mary Jane Firth Cress, K
Thelma Guether Bonzek, L
Beverly Hine Washburn, L
Betty Redmond, L
Irene Leveille Gardner, P
Mary Smith Partis, P
Aileen Holz Konhauser, R
Marie Hamman Hinman, S
Grace Patterson Gavin, S
Pictured to the right: Grace
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was welcomed into the
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sapphire circle inductees
Congratulations to our
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Trudy Ann Beson, D
Regina Waite Koon, D
Diana Bigelow Kilfoil, E
Esther Billman Tombragel, E
Sally Campbell Stratman, E
Marilyn Flasch Ose, E
Cheryl Nolan Bellem, E
Carol Cox White, H
Andrea Kelsch Soucy, H
Pamela Sinclair, H
Dorothy Bigelow, K
Patricia Gauntlett Beare, K
Myra Jean Bilotto, R
Melanie Campbell, R
Elaine Carfley, Ρ
Elaine Flamini Carpin, R
E. Louise Jenkins Debernay, R
Florence Williams Wooten, R
Diana Yost Valois, R
Paula Zeleznock Ilardi, R
Barbara Ball Vassalotti, S
Loretta Cerrone Kreps, S
Concetta Dilullo Donatelli, S
Jean Fetzer Summerville, S
Sandra Harrell Warren, S
Maureen McCahan Anderson, S
Margaret Pittenger Rimedio, S
Frances Rinella Panagopoulos, S
Diana Ross Hankins, S
Karen Summerville McDonald, S
Pauline Swartz Grasso, S
Sadie Yezbak Chacon, S
Suzanne Bouquet Andrew, T
Kathleen Browne Doetzer, T
Diane Browning Conway, T
Maureen Burke Adams, T
Hilary Harris Wilkin, T
Joan Lannin Zimmer, T
Mary Pauly Lacy, T
Mary Pinkerton, T
Carol Schleicher Reinbold, T
Mary Beth Sedlak Haushalter, T
Kathleen Shreibak Dunn, T
Patricia West Thomas, T
Barbara Baukert, U
Antonia Blaney Driscoll, U
MaryAnn Bubness Schroder, U
Louise Pope O’Brien, U
Judith Reese, U
Sheryl Szyjewski Vormittag, U
Mary Jane Young, U
Susan Brady Labarge, F
Carolyn Caretti Pump, F
Kathleen Devine Walters, F
Carolyn Popp Lindow, F
Violet Popp Vestevich, F
Mary Macellaio, C
Peggy Tolman, C
Bernardine Borst Subia, W
Gail Copeland Nestler, W
Suzie Corkery Stevens, W
Barbara Guller Butler, W
Jane Irwin Garvin, W
Jean Ann McKinney Thoma, W
Mary Stinchfield Wavering, W
Ann Wimsatt Lawrence, W
Sheila Woliver Young, W
Joanne Cifelli Brady, ΑA
Kathryn Diamond, ΑA
Caroline Emanuele Hogue, ΑA
Agatha Frieary, ΑA
Jennifer Jacobs, ΑA
Francine Scully, ΑA
Sharon A. Smart Smith, ΑA
R. Anne Charbonnet Dardis, ΑB
Valerie Conner, ΑB
Jane Ellender Rabalais, ΑB
Jane Finley Chambers, ΑB
Laura Gary Vangeffen, ΑB
Kathryn Green Chandler, ΑB
Kathy Hebert, ΑB
Mary Frances Henricks Stumpf, ΑB
Bonnie Hirepan Reublin, ΑB
Lauralee Horil Perez, ΑB
Kammer Julian Conway, ΑB
Dorothy Rosenberg Thieneman, ΑB
Mary Julia Ruf Boasberg, ΑB
Kathleen Ryan Medo, ΑB
Barbara Sedlacek Berrigan, ΑB
Nancy Singer Levicki, ΑB
Mary Anne Sterck O’Neil, ΑB
Joan Tipery Akin, ΑB
Terry Tortorich Salloum, ΑB
M. Gayle Tranchina Greiner, ΑB
Charleen White Morris, ΑB
Rita Dudek Yurkus, ΑG
Corrine Dukowitz Fredricks, ΑG
Frances Falasz Salvato, ΑG
Bernadette Golab Kauffman, ΑG
Victoria Santos, ΑG
Denise Scowins Wilkins, ΑG
Frances Steele Gleich, ΑG
Kathleen Reynolds, ΑD
Barbara Lee Artese Seery, ΑE
Mary Lou Barbieri, ΑE
Dorothy Ann Castro Perrotta, ΑE
Sophia Fole DelFavero, ΑE
Karen Krisch, ΑE
Lucia Ryan Higgins, ΑE
Ann Colette McCarthy, AZ
Carol Dudek, AZ
Mary Dwyer Pohl, AZ
Marlene Gardner Lapera, AZ
Mary Catherine Manion, AZ
Margaret Ragazino, AZ
Margaret Sarns Morgan, AZ
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Sisters from North to South, East to West, participated in Theta Phi Days
across the country in January and February 2014. Check out the recaps
below for a look into Theta Phi Days!
New York Area 1
By Kristin Mauer, Beta Alpha
On February 8, 2014, the Beta Alpha Chapter hosted the New
York Area (1) Theta Phi Day. Representatives from Beta Alpha,
Gamma Eta, Gamma Pi, and Delta Beta Chapters came to Stony
Brook University and were ready to embark on a great day. After
a light breakfast, we had introductions and then dove right into
reviewing the new Academic Excellence Guide. Groups split up
to review policies, summarize them, and then presented them to
the rest of the group. We ended our morning with group Greek
glossary matchups.
A delicious lunch was catered by Panera and we were able
to socialize and take pictures at our photo booth with various
Theta Phi-colored props. Following lunch, we spent time in smaller
breakout groups reviewing insurance policies by discussing real
life scenarios as well as reviewing recruitment and brushing up on
our Theta Phi knowledge with a Theta Phi quiz. We reunited as a
group to perform our skits/songs to summarize the Standards of
Achievement. Groups were very creative with singing, dancing,
and rapping. Gamma Eta Chapter even created a human compass!
One of the most successful parts of the day was the time we spent
doing table topics. It allowed the chapters to spend time together
getting to know each other and exchanging ideas and successes
with each other. We ended the day with some sisterhood time to
create Valentine’s Day cards and craft packets for the children’s
psychiatry unit at Stony Brook Hospital. A special thanks to Beta
Alpha Chapter for delivering these packages to the hospital. They
were well-liked and put to good use, and the hospital staff was
very thankful for our contribution.
New York Area 2
By Nicole Conroy-Murphy, Gamma Mu
Lucky to have an unusually snow-free travel day, our New York
Area (2) chapters came together at Skidmore College in Saratoga,
New York, on February 8, 2014. In attendance were executive
board members and chapter leaders from Beta Psi, Gamma Lambda,
Gamma Mu, Gamma Omicron, and Delta Alpha Chapters, as well
as Rhode Island College Colony (now Delta Epsilon Chapter). We started the day off by going back to the basics with an
informational presentation on the Standards of Achievement,
titled Meeting and Exceeding Standards. It included a detailed review
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required reports, forms, and fees. Each pearl was explained
in plain language, and chapters individually reviewed their
chapter’s current pearl progress and discussed plans for finishing
the academic year strong. The presentation closed with a brief
discussion concerning our Standards of Achievement for Colonies.
Attendees then enjoyed an interactive and informational national
policy review activity that included acting out policy violations in
creatively designed skits as well as serious conversation about the
importance of adhering to our policies to keep members safe. We
continued the review with further focus on academic excellence.
The workshop included suggestions for exceeding our academic
standards and truly exemplifying academic excellence beyond
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grades and study hours, such as being a model student, including
classroom behavior, attendance, and appropriate professor-student
communication; showcasing academic excellence through individual
behavior, chapter and campus activities, and carefully planned public
relations; and, goal setting for incorporating academic excellence as a
chapter value. Other topics were addressed via breakout sessions and
large group discussions, including making the most out of My Sister,
My Friend (for collegians and new members), Standards Board and
accountability, chapter morale, and encouraging senior involvement. Pittsburgh Area
By Amy Bailes, Alpha Upsilon
Our collegians left with new information and resources for success,
and facilitators left full of pride after seeing the caliber of chapter
leaders we have in our area.
The Pittsburgh Area Theta Phi Day was held Saturday, February 8,
2014, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, home of the Alpha
Upsilon Chapter. Kappa, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Upsilon, Beta Delta,
Beta Theta, and Gamma Alpha Chapters all gathered to discuss
academic excellence, Standards of Achievement, risk management,
and other topics. We also collected items such as paper products,
cleaning products, laundry detergent, and socks and underwear
to benefit the Pathway Emergency Homeless Shelter, located in
Black Lick, Pennsylvania. Another highlight of the day was when
the Beta Theta Chapter was presented with their original charter.
Philadelphia
Florida Area
By Kathryn Owsianiecki, Gamma Iota
By Jessica Cannon, Beta Upsilon
Six Philadelphia area chapters gathered together on January 25,
2014, at Philadelphia University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
for Theta Phi Day. Alpha Epsilon, Beta Beta, Gamma Gamma,
Gamma Delta, Gamma Sigma, and Gamma Psi Chapters all
participated in a wonderful day of activities and learning.
Each chapter sent their executive board and other members
of the chapter to learn about national policies and Standards
of Achievement. There were discussions on resources available
through the National Office, a reveal of the Academic Excellence
Guide, and lots of sisterhood time! We would like to thank
Unique Impressions for selling ΘΦΑ gear on-site, all the
alumnae (and friends of ΘΦΑ) who came to support and
facilitate, and the Gamma Psi Chapter for being great hosts.
Florida Area Theta Phi Day was held at Saint Leo University in
Saint Leo, Florida, home of the Beta Upsilon Chapter. The chapters
in attendance included Alpha Tau, Beta Nu, Beta Upsilon, and Delta
Gamma Chapters. The sisters collected over 200 teddy bears that
were donated to the Rough Riders of Tampa Bay for their Teddy
Bear Drive program. The Rough Riders collect teddy bears and
take them to local children’s hospitals. Sisters were able to have
open conversations about individual chapter issues, take fun
chapter photos, and gain knowledge from presentations about
Standards of Achievement and academic excellence.
Ohio Area
Ohio Area Theta Phi Day took place on February 1, 2014.
Many thanks to Alpha Psi Chapter for hosting! The chapters
in attendance included Epsilon, Zeta, Alpha Mu, Alpha Psi,
Gamma Epsilon, Gamma Kappa, and Gamma Xi Chapters,
as well as the Ashland Colony (now Delta Delta Chapter).
Michigan/North Indiana Area
Michigan/North Indiana Area Theta Phi Day took place on
February 8, 2014. Many thanks to Gamma Phi Chapter for
hosting! The chapters in attendance included Alpha Eta,
Beta Lambda, Gamma Phi, and Gamma Omega Chapters.
Louisiana Area
Louisiana Area Theta Phi Day took place on February 8, 2014.
Many thanks to Beta Epsilon Chapter for hosting! The chapters
in attendance included Alpha Beta, Beta Epsilon, and Gamma
Zeta Chapters.
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Wisconsin/Minnesota
By Emily Disselhorst, Alpha Delta
The Wisconsin/Minnesota State Day included the Alpha Delta,
Alpha Omega, and Gamma Beta Chapters, as well as the St. Cloud
Colony. All of the women traveled to St. Norbert College in
De Pere, Wisconsin, for the first ever Wisconsin/Minnesota
Theta Phi Day! Despite the fact that this was the very first event
for the area, the day went off without a hitch, and the women
were fabulously active participants. After beginning the morning
with some get-to-know-you games, we dove right into academic
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and learn from each other. It was great seeing all of the chapter and
colony members come together and share their ideas for next year’s
Theta Phi Day, with the hopes of making it even bigger and better!
Already counting down the days until next year’s event!
Nebraska/Missouri
By Kate Glow, Chi
On January 25, 2014, alumnae and collegians from Mu, Chi, Alpha
Pi, Beta Chi, and Gamma Nu Chapters gathered at Creighton
University in Omaha, Nebraska, for a day filled with sisterhood,
networking, and learning. Sisters participated in sessions that
addressed national policies, Standards of Achievement, academic
excellence, chapter officer resources, and active sessions for idea
sharing and recruitment. Mu Chapter designed the t-shirt for the
day. Our Theta Phi Day philanthropy was the Stephen Center
Emergency Shelter. Sisters visited our photo booth to pose with
wooden letters and props. The Nebraska/Missouri Theta Phi Day
Facebook page was active with pictures and presentation materials
for all sisters to access from the day so the memories can live
on. Thanks to the over 20 area alumnae who served in many
ways to make this a wonderful Theta Phi Day!
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The New Jersey Area Theta Phi Day took place on February 8,
2014, at Fairleigh Dickinson University, home of the Beta Gamma
Chapter. The day was attended by women from Beta Gamma,
Beta Xi, Beta Omega, Gamma Rho, and Gamma Chi Chapters.
The day was filled with educational programming and fun activities
for the chapters to interact with each other. The morning started
off with some sisterhood speed dating and was followed by some
programming about the national website and the Academic
Excellence Guide, and finally breaking out in to small groups
to talk about their positions. After lunch, the ladies showed us
their best moves with Bust-a-Move and then showed off their
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donated by the chapters and facilitators to raise money for the
Theta Phi Alpha Foundation with an overall donation of $272!
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rose2009
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before ordonors:
during Convention. Join with us once
and Convention programming. Theta Phi Alpha Foundation
also
again, in person or in spirit, as we gather to celebrate our sisterhood.
funds
of theFraternity
expenses for
the Leadership
Consultants as they
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asking
members
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Foundation Society ($251-$500) Michaela
travel
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chapters
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We are still receiving donations from the various Founders’ Day
philanthropic
education
our collegians.
is also asking
100 sisters
to givetogenerously
celebrations that were held around the country so a final total is not
dation Centennial Society. As the Fraternity
available at this time. You were all very generous and we sincerely
Our traditions state, “A Theta Phi Alpha contributes a monetary
n both members and programs, so also does
appreciate each and every donation. With each of you contributing
donation in celebration of each year of membership to Theta Phi
ey for infusions to help fund these efforts.
a little, Theta Phi Alpha Foundation can contribute so much more
Alpha Foundation on Founders’ Day.” Whether you are from the
ation would like to increase the amount of our
to the Fraternity for programming, scholarships and grants, and to
Alpha Chapter or one of the other single letter chapters, or from the
s, sponsorDelta
more
speakers and events at Convenothers outside ourselves, through our national philanthropies like
Epsilon Chapter, our newest chapter, and whether you were
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Conferences,
and time
underwrite
more
Camp Friendship. Thank you for helping us make a difference.
a very long
ago or just
recently, the Directors of Theta
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web-based
programming.
These
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Foundation
ask that you
consider carefully your donation.
w of our goals. The Foundation is looking to
The Theta Phi Alpha Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Donations
Donations don’t have to be made just during Founders’ Day.
to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by
Donations can be made anytime in memory of our sisters who are
Federal law.
members
of
the
Eternal
Chapter,
or
in
honor
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ing Founders’ Day 2014
Let a sister know how much she means
to you by honoring her as part of the
convention white rose garden.
The Theta Phi Alpha Foundation offers white rose appliqués that sisters can proudly display on Convention
name badges. Proceeds support the Theta Phi Alpha Foundation’s mission of funding scholarships and
grants, philanthropy, and educational programming with a focus on developing women’s leadership skills.
White roses will be sold throughout Convention for $5 each (6 for $25). Roses may be ordered
in advance or by sisters not attending Convention. Pre-Convention orders must be received
by the Foundation by June 30, 2014.
Please call the National Office 440-899-9282 to pre-order white rose appliqués.
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Laura Foley, Χ,
National President,
has traveled around the
country during this biennium
visiting different chapters. Here
is just a sampling of her visits!
1
Visiting Arizona and enjoying lunch with
Past National President Patricia Giallanza, Υ.
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Attending Nebraska/Missouri Theta Phi Day!
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Visiting the Beta Chi Chapter in Marshall, Missouri.
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Laura visits Loyola University, home of the Alpha Beta Chapter.
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5/6 (L to R): Laura Foley; Betsie Molinski, Ε; and, Karen Fisher, AΝ, Theta Phi Alpha Foundation President,
at the Alpha Mu Chapter’s Initiation in November 2013. (Betsie’s granddaughter is a legacy at Alpha Mu!)
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Laura visits Kean University, home of the Beta Omega Chapter.
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Laura visits the Gamma Chi Chapter in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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Laura and Sue Check, AΞ, Executive Director, during one of our New Member Ceremonies at Ashland University
(the present Delta Delta Chapter).
10 Karen Fisher, AΝ, Theta Phi Alpha Foundation President (second from left), Sue Check, AΞ, Executive Director
(third from left), and Laura (right) with the Alpha Psi Chapter.
11 Enjoying lunch with Past National President Susan Stark Paddock, Κ.
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Thank you to our
Leadership Consultants
for your serving Theta Phi Alpha!
Sarah Friedman, BΝ, Tracy Sexton, GΝ, Melissa Zolla, BΞ, and Liz D’Orsa, ΑΕ
1. Beta Beta Chapter doing Penguin Pass and Pot of Gold activities.
2. Former TECs/LCs at Nebraska/Missouri Theta Phi Day! Left to right:
Amy Adams Richardson, AΠ; Michaela Clifford Comstock, AΠ;
Kate Glow, Χ; and, Melissa Zolla, BΞ.
3. A compass spotted at Marietta College.
4. Rhode Island College Colony (now Delta Epsilon Chapter) after their
first recruitment week.
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5. Enjoying a visit to Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, with
the Gamma Chi Chapter!
6. Selfie with the group from Wisconsin/Minnesota Theta Phi Day!
7. The Delta Delta Chapter during their Installation Weekend.
8. Sisters from the Beta Xi Chapter show off their badges for NPC
Badge Day!
ΘΦΑ Welcomes
Greater Tampa
A big welcome to the Greater
Tampa Area Alumnae Association!
The Grand Council is pleased to announce
ΘΦΑ
Area Alumnae
Association
that the Greater Tampa Area Alumnae
Association has been recently established
in Florida, replacing the Tampa Bay
Alumnae Club. The association’s
geographic area is represented by the
zip codes starting with 326, 334, 335,
336, 337, 342, and 346. The association
will support the Beta Upsilon Chapter.
To get involved or to send congratulations,
contact the association via TampaBay@
ThetaPhiAlpha.org. st. catherine of siena
P atron S a i nt of ΘΦA
St. Catherine of Siena’s body rests in two
places: Rome and Siena. Her sarcophagus
lies at the Santa Maria sopra Minerva
Basilica in Rome, Italy. Her head (and
thumb) are located in the Basilica of
San Domenico in Siena, Italy.
Thank you to Marjorie Wilson Comer, GΝ,
for the photo of St. Catherine of Siena.
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Treasures Galore in ΘΦΑ History Book
Have you purchased your copy of the Centennial History of
Theta Phi Alpha? If not, you are missing out on the incredible story of Theta
Phi Alpha’s birth and journey through the decades. From our Founders to our
newest initiates, the richness of spirit and fortitude of our sisters will inspire.
Learn about your chapter’s beginnings and pour over photos, stories, and
memories captured here. You will be sure to learn something you never knew.
“I thought I was knowledgeable about Theta Phi Alpha’s history until I read
the history book. Learning about our Founders, chapters, associations, and
members was like taking a journey through the life of Theta Phi Alpha.”
– Kristin Henkenius, AΠ, Board of Trustees Chairman
“The history book is a treasure – full of touching stories about and from
the women who built Theta Phi Alpha. They overcame social pressures
and financial obstacles that we can only imagine. Rich in detail and
photography, this is a book you’ll want to read over and over again.”
– Pat Giallanza, Υ, Past National President, Membership Chairman
Discover how we evolved as an organization and how our sisterhood has
grown! With 201 pages, over 500 pictures, and 93 chapters represented,
you’ll surely enjoy plunging into our rich history and learning about events
like our merger with Pi Lambda Sigma and our Grand Council expansion!
Every Theta Phi Alpha will treasure a copy of this historic record of our
shared sisterhood. Makes a great gift for a little sister, mentor, or friend!
Order yours today at www.thetaphialpha.org.
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Preview this piece of our history today!
Visit www.tinyurl.com/thetaphihistory and get
a glimpse into our first 100 years!
Have you moved?
Changed your name or email?
Don’t forget to update Theta Phi Alpha with your new information!
Call the National Office at (440) 899-9282 or email Cecily Lederer
at [email protected].
Please include your former name and/or address and your chapter.
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A ΘΦΑ should always
guard her badge.
Upon the death of a member, the badge should
either be buried with the member, or returned
to the National Archives via the National Office.
Should a direct legacy of the deceased member
be elected to membership, she may request the
badge as her own from the National Archives.
ΘΦΑ is still recovering badges of deceased
members from auction sites and various other
outlets online. Our Pearl Protectors Committee
spends numerous hours locating lost badges.
To aid in the efforts to recover lost badges, please contact the National
Office at (440) 899-9282 to make a donation to the Pearl Protectors Committee.
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N ews
Epsilon • University
of Cincinnati
Held Pumpkin Fest and raised
money for our local philanthropy.
Enjoyed a taco sale.
Zeta • Indiana University – Bloomington
Participated in a 5K color run and breast cancer walk. Enjoyed
semi-formal, Dine to Donate at Chili’s, and dad’s weekend. Held
Tie-dye with Theta Phi as a fundraiser.
Kappa • University
of Pittsburgh
Attended Pitt Make a Difference
Day and a sisterhood cookout.
Participated in monthly
neighborhood cleanups and
cleaned up a dog trail for the
Humane Society. Volunteered
at a cystic fibrosis race and
participated in other Greek
philanthropy events.
Mu • University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Worked concessions at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Held annual
Give and Cake to support St. Gianna’s Home. Carved pumpkins
with a fraternity and held formal with three other chapters.
Chi • Creighton University
Sponsored a volleyball tournament and canned food drive.
Alpha Beta • Loyola University – New Orleans
Held our first Galentine’s Day. Sponsored annual grass volleyball
philanthropy event and co-sponsored Pearls, Pumps, and
Professionalism discussion. Hosted annual Pie-a-Theta Phi
event. Volunteered in the park and picked up trash.
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Alpha Zeta • Franciscan University of Steubenville
Held philanthropy events for Lay Apostolic Ministry to the Poor
and AIM Pregnancy Crisis Center. Enjoyed the BOHO Fest. Held
a fundraiser in memory of Amanda Looman.
Alpha Eta • Thomas More College
Participated in an alcohol awareness event and the Buddy Walk
to raise money for Down syndrome. Helped out with freshmen
orientation. Raised money with Boo Grams.
Alpha Mu • Northern Kentucky University
Had a Dine to Donate at Applebee’s. Participated in Service on
Saturday where we cleaned our section of the local highway.
Alpha Xi • Cleveland State University
Held a winter clothing drive with Tau Kappa Epsilon. Enjoyed
mixers with Delta Sigma Phi and Sigma Tau Gamma.
Alpha Pi • Wayne State College
Donated items to write letters to the troops and made Halloween
cards for the local nursing home. Attended a picnic, played
kickball, went bowling, and held a sisterhood supper and a movie
night. Sisters donated blood and collected Box Tops for Education.
Alpha Tau • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Painted water bottles for Camp Friendship. Competed in Sigma
Chi Fraternity’s Derby Days and held a pumpkin carving social
with Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Sponsored a flag football tournament
to raise money for a friend who needs a transplant.
Alpha Upsilon • Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Held Rock the Grove to raise money to support a local domestic
violence/sexual assault shelter and a Penguin Plunge for the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Decorated a bra for Bras for
a Cause. Participated in Delta Phi Epsilon’s Color Run and Alpha
Sigma Alpha’s Dynamic Duos.
Alpha Psi •
University of Dayton
Alpha Delta •
St. Norbert College
Fundraised at several Green
Bay Packers games. Enjoyed
sisterhood dinner and trips to the
zoo. Participated in a highway
cleanup and a dance marathon.
Alpha Epsilon • St. John’s University
Held two bake sales and a craft fair for alumnae. Volunteered with
the Division of Multicultural Affairs. Hosted a diversity awareness
seminar with Sigma Iota Alpha Sorority.
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Volunteered at
numerous events.
Fundraised with
Mary Kay, Thirty-One
Gifts, and restaurant
fundraisers. Enjoyed
sisterhood events at a
cornfield and Scene 75.
Beta Alpha • State University of New York at Stony Brook
Fundraised for new Ritual equipment with Pie-a-Theta Phi,
a date auction, and Yankee Candle. Participated in the Mercy
Center Ministries 5K and trick-or-treating for canned goods.
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Beta Beta • The College
Beta Sigma • Ramapo
of New Jersey
College of New Jersey
Fundraised with cookie sales
and worked at a local orchard
for the day. Raised money for
the ΘΦΑ Foundation. Enjoyed
a social with Alpha Epsilon Pi
Fraternity at a Trenton Thunder
baseball game.
Enjoyed a beach day and a
spa/workout day. Participated
in apple picking, pumpkin
painting, a movie night, and a
stress management workshop.
Played Bingo at Mature Living
Community. Participated in
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Beta Gamma • Fairleigh Dickinson University – College at Florham
Volunteered at an American Heart Association walk and held a
fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Participated in
a diabetes walk, PurpleStride walk, and a breast cancer walk.
Supported lung cancer with a bagel sale and vigil. Participated
in a softball marathon. Donated to a food pantry and participated
in a toy drive.
Beta Delta • Muskingum College
Sponsored a Homecoming fundraiser and a Scentsy fundraiser.
Volunteered at soccer game concession stands.
Beta Epsilon • Southeastern Louisiana University
Held a Tie-dye with Theta Phi philanthropy event. Fundraised
with Twister Theta Phi. Participated in the fall carnival.
Beta Theta • St. Francis UNIVERSITY
Participated in the Greek Meet and Greet. Sponsored a Girls’ Night
In event with movies, snacks, and crafts. Enjoyed a midnight
bowling social.
Beta Lambda • University of Michigan – Flint
Held a mixer with the ladies of Phi Sigma Sigma. Volunteered at the
51st St. Jude Gala. Attended an anti-hazing speaker and a Trunk or
Treat. Held a Message in a Bottle auction for a philanthropy event.
Beta Nu • Florida Atlantic University
Held an overnight sisterhood retreat, a sisterhood event at
Build-A-Bear, and a pumpkin carving event. Sponsored a car
wash fundraiser and a Pita Pit fundraiser. Enjoyed a beach
potluck social with Sigma Chi. Volunteered at the Heart Walk.
Held a Halloween crush party. Participated in Homecoming
with Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, and Triangle Fraternity.
Beta Xi • William Paterson University
Held a bake sale for Autism Awareness Month and collected
change for UNICEF. Held a Tea for Tatas philanthropy event.
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Beta Upsilon •
Saint Leo College
Participated in a round up
with TKE, an All-American
barbeque with Sigma Lambda,
and an ugly sweater Christmas
party with Kappa Alpha Psi.
Enjoyed a game of capture
the flag. Held a Smoothie
King fundraiser. Participated
in trick-or-treating for canned
goods and a lymphoma walk.
Beta Chi • Missouri Valley College
Wrote letters to soldiers. Helped babysit through the Missouri
Valley Community Action Agency. Fundraised by selling Subway
cards and Scentsy products. Participated in a blood drive and a run
for penguins at the local zoo. Held a canned food drive. Enjoyed a
movie night with Alpha Sigma Phi.
Beta Psi • Merrimack College
Made sandwiches for Bread and Roses Soup Kitchen. Enjoyed a
school hockey game, fondue night, and Pretty Little Liars viewing
night. Held a Pie-a-Theta Phi fundraiser.
Beta Omega • Kean University
Sold lollipops and had a bake sale. Attended a walk for suicide
prevention and the Light the Night walk. Hosted Pi-a-Theta Phi
with Nu Delta Pi. Donated to Pink Socs. Collected dresses for
Cinderella’s Closet.
Gamma Alpha • Penn State Erie – The Behrend College
Fundraised at the Erie Insurance Arena. Held a fundraiser for
Second Harvest Food Bank. Participated in Adopt-a-Highway.
Had a pumpkin carving mixer with Triangle Fraternity.
Gamma Beta • Marian College
Taught others about recycling and proper trash receptacle use.
Enjoyed sisterhood events with movie nights, ice cream socials,
and candy making. Decorated pumpkins and door decorations
for a nursing home. Held a Yankee Candle fundraiser.
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Gamma Gamma • Kutztown University
Held a Zumbathon for Ronald McDonald House Charities and a
Pie-a-Theta Phi for Glenmary Home Missioners. Volunteered at
Kutztown’s Color Run and Opportunity House. Enjoyed socials
with Lambda Chi Alpha, Alpha Chi Rho, and various sports teams.
Participated in numerous sisterhood events.
Gamma Delta • Rowan University
Held a fundraiser at a local yogurt shop. Enjoyed a movie night
with Tau Kappa Epsilon and pumpkin picking with Tau Delta Phi.
Participated in Tie-dye with Theta Phi.
Gamma Epsilon • Shawnee State University
Donated funds and created cat toys for an animal shelter.
Volunteered with the Association of Greek Life to clean an
animal shelter. Participated in Greek Fair and cookout.
Gamma Zeta • Texas A & M University – Kingsville
Cleaned the library and the local highway for Greek Day of Service.
Volunteered at Family Fiesta Football and hosted the Kids Zone
event at Family Fiesta. Participated in National Hazing Prevention
Week. Held a chopped brisket sandwiches fundraiser. Sponsored
LULAC Halloween Party. Volunteered at Oksoberfest and had a
kickball social with Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity.
Gamma Eta • Pratt Institute
Held a bean bag toss fundraiser. Participated in a breast cancer
walk. Fundraised with IGC for a domestic abuse refuge shelter.
Gamma Kappa • Wright State University
Held a self-defense class and a bingo night. Enjoyed a social with
Phi Sigma Rho.
Gamma Lambda •
Suffolk University
Participated in Dive and
Donate. Donated clothes
to the Hope House. Held a
potluck social, a picnic by
the river, and a kayaking
social. Participated in a breast
cancer walk and volunteered
at various 5K walk/runs.
Gamma Mu • Clarkson University
Made photo albums for Camp Friendship. Enjoyed Tau Epsilon
Phi’s CanoeFest. Held a Pie-a-Theta Phi fundraiser. Participated
in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days. Sold cake pops, held a trivia event,
and sponsored penny wars for Children’s Miracle Network.
Gamma Nu • Rockhurst University
Worked the Sporting Kansas City soccer game as a fundraiser.
Held philanthropy week for the American Heart Association.
Enjoyed sisterhood barbeques, movie nights, and game nights.
Won the intramural softball championship.
Gamma Xi • The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Donated decorated drawstring bags to Camp Friendship. Held a
breast cancer awareness luncheon. Hosted a Halloween fundraiser.
Painted pumpkins with new members.
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Gamma Omicron • Utica College
Hosted annual Pie-a-Theta Phi. Participated in the breast cancer walk
hosted by the Masonic Home. Held a fall cleanup for the elderly.
Enjoyed dinner banquets hosted by other Greek organizations.
Gamma Pi • St. John’s University – Staten Island
Collected bottles and recycled them for a fundraiser. Sold lollipops
as a fundraiser. Attended numerous events on campus for breast
cancer, including the breast cancer balloon raising, foam party, and
luncheon. Participated in Softball for a Cure and the Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer walk. Sponsored Pie-a-Theta Phi. Participated
in Kids on Campus and Family Day. Enjoyed a sisterhood potluck.
Gamma Rho • Sacred
Heart University
Organized a candlelight
vigil for September
11th. Collaborated
with the AYAA club to
sponsor Autism Speaks
walk. Competed in
Greek Sing.
Gamma Sigma • York College of Pennsylvania
Worked at a York Revolution baseball game and sponsored Penguin
Pool Olympics as a fundraiser. Participated in Adopt-a-Block and
Day of Service. Sold bracelets for lung cancer.
Gamma Phi • Indiana University – South Bend
Volunteered at the local homeless shelter. Helped the Center
for the Homeless with their annual Stuff the Bus. Held a car
wash fundraiser.
Gamma Chi •
Stevens Institute
of Technology
Enjoyed sandwich
making with Alpha
Phi Omega and Greek
sports events. Held
events with Chi Psi,
Kappa Sigma, Sigma
Phi Epsilon, Chi Phi,
and Phi Sigma Kappa.
Gamma Psi • Philadelphia University
Participated in a breast cancer walk. Enjoyed Mindful Relaxations
Tea Table, a Greek barbeque, and sisterhood events.
Gamma Omega • Trine University
Enjoyed sand volleyball intramurals. Participated in National
Hazing Prevention Week. Assisted with Ghost Town.
Delta Alpha • State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Enjoyed a volleyball social with Alpha Sigma Phi. Welcomed
12 new sisters.
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Delta Beta • Saint Joseph’s College
Sponsored a car wash, a garage sale, and a spelling bee.
Participated in the Walk for Beauty. Sold raffle tickets for a Lia
Sophia fundraiser. Helped with Safe Halloween event and donated
sandwiches to a homeless shelter. Sold wrapping paper, chocolates,
and goodies for the holidays.
Delta Gamma • Lynn University
Held a sisterhood dinner for
Bid Day. Participated in a
wheelchair basketball game
and Haunted Halls and
Halloween Balls. Raised $2,030
for the American Foundation
for Suicide Prevention and
participated in the Out of the
Darkness walk. Volunteered
at A Touch of Football event
for the Crohn’s and Colitis
Foundation at Sun Life Stadium.
Delta Delta • Ashland University
Participated in formal recruitment and brought our chapter
to 55 members. Sponsored penny wars and raised $121 for
the ΘΦΑ Foundation. Held our first Founders’ Day.
A lumnae A ssoc i at i on
N ews B r i efs
Akron Area
Enjoyed holiday brunch and a white elephant gift exchange.
Held an evergreens fundraiser for the Glenmary Home Missioners
and the Hattie Larlham Foundation and donated over $700.
Enjoyed monthly sisterhood breakfasts. Donated to the Battered
Women’s Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties. Sponsored
annual BONCO! fundraiser and raised $4,600 for two scholarships
at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School: the Christine Clark Memorial
Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) Scholarship and the
Stephenson Family Memorial Scholarship.
Appalachian
Celebrated our
Installation!
Central Florida
Participated in the Walk to Defeat ALS. Enjoyed a sisterhood event
at the renaissance festival. Celebrated Founders’ Day. Fundraised
by selling penguin necklaces, legacy t-shirts, and Yankee Candles.
Supported the Alpha Tau Chapter.
Chicago Area
Assisted Chicago Alumnae Panhellenic with their relaunch and
helped Elmhurst Panhellenic raise funds for scholarships at their
fashion show. Hosted Founders’ Day Brunch. Currently working
with Alpha Delta Chapter to recruit alumnae initiates.
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Flint Area
Celebrated Founders’ Day with Beta Lambda Chapter and were
happy to have special guests, Grand Council!
Greater Cincinnati
Supported the Epsilon Chapter by sending two alumnae teams
to their annual Theta Phi Bowl philanthropy event. Held a
professional development workshop for the Epsilon Chapter.
Participated in Founders’ Day celebrations.
Greater Cleveland
Celebrated Founders’ Day
with the Alpha Xi Chapter
and enjoyed a Pass the
Candle activity.
Greater Tampa area
Celebrated Founders’ Day!
Kansas City Area
Held a social and
visited the zoo
to see the new
penguin exhibit.
Lincoln Area
Supported Mu Chapter by helping paint rooms in preparation for
formal recruitment. Celebrated Founders’ Day with the women of
Mu Chapter at the chapter house.
Nation’s Capital Area
Participated in the Northern Virginia Alumnae Panhellenic
Association’s scholarship fundraiser. Enjoyed hosting Erin Nelson
Nemenoff, Κ, and Amanda Horvat, ΑΕ, for dinner! Celebrated
Founders’ Day and inducted Grace Arlene Patterson Gavin, Σ,
into the Diamond Circle. Donated items to Camp Friendship.
Sponsored a sandwich assembly project to support the Central
Union Mission in Washington, D.C.
New Orleans Area
Co-hosted Founders’ Day with Alpha Beta Chapter. Participated
in Louisiana Area Theta Phi Day as facilitators and presenters.
Preparing for Convention in New Orleans in July!
New York City
Held annual holiday
brunch. Welcomed new
initiate Mary Pelkowski.
Celebrated Founders’
Day with Alpha Epsilon,
Beta Alpha, Gamma Eta,
Gamma Pi, and Delta
Beta Chapters. Enjoyed
a book discussion and a
visit to Ground Zero with
the Northern New Jersey
Alumnae Association.
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Northeastern Nebraska
Supported chapters in recruitment and were Penguin Pals to
Alpha Pi Chapter. Celebrated Founders’ Day with Alpha Pi
Chapter. Conducted annual meeting and held sisterhood
bonding activities at a local Pizza Hut.
Northern and Central New York
Held a book club and numerous discussions. Participated
in the Color Me Rad 5K. Celebrated Founders’ Day.
Northern New Jersey
Held a Founders’ Day Brunch. Donated 15 bags of clothing
to the Lupus Foundation and the United War Veterans Council.
Participated in New Jersey Area Theta Phi Day. Donated school
supplies and children’s clothing to Camp Friendship. Enjoyed
a book discussion and a trip to New York City to visit Ground
Zero with the New York City Alumnae Association.
Northshore Louisiana Area
Supported Beta Epsilon with recruitment. Participated in
Louisiana Area Theta Phi Day. Enjoyed a social at our favorite
restaurant, The Chimes.
South Florida
Supported Beta Nu and Delta Gamma Chapters.
Enjoying our membership growth from two to eleven!
South Texas
Volunteered at
an event for CPS
Foster Children of
San Diego, Texas,
by informing foster
parents about
Internet safety
for children.
Southern California
Enjoyed a social at Santa Anita Park racetrack. Celebrated
Founders’ Day with several guests, including Pat Bauer, the
granddaughter of Eva Stroh Bauer Everson, Cheryl Burkhalter,
AΝ, and our newest member, Alyssa Smith, AΤ. Held annual
meeting and elected new officers.
Philadelphia Area
Celebrated Founders’ Day and supported Gamma Psi Chapter.
Continued with Friday social events at local restaurants and
venues around Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh
Enjoyed Founders’ Day with
Kappa Chapter. Welcomed
new alumnae initiate, Linda
Banaszewski. Working on
endowing a scholarship!
South Bend
Supported Gamma Phi
Chapter. Participated in
Michigan/North Indiana
Area Theta Phi Day. Enjoyed
monthly sisterhood dinners.
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Kelly Heldridge LaFleur, Μ, daughter
AJ Rodrigue Sepulveda, ΑΒ, son
Cindy Hurley Guenzel, ΑΒ, daughter
Amanda Lewis Riddle, ΑΕ, son
Sandra Daw, AΝ, son
Ashley Curtis Price, AΠ, son
Jennifer Henry Seger, AΠ, daughter
Kate Cormier McGillicuddy, AΤ, son
Dawne Nicholson Barrett, AΤ, daughter
Jamie Bierbaum Pereira, ΒΓ, son
Dana Dubiny Dore, ΒΓ, daughter
Michelle Palombo, ΒΓ, daughter
Carrie Saracen Kerney, ΒΓ, daughter
Heather Seal Bush, ΒΕ, daughter
Ashley Thompson Viola, ΒΕ, son
Alicia Zabala Palmisano, ΒΕ, son
Lauren Buswell Martyn, ΒΛ, son
Melissa Leemhuis Van De Steene, ΒΛ, son
Tess Murray Stride, BΝ, son
Amber Hilton Gamache, BΥ, son
Deanna Bagley, ΓΒ, daughter
Kristin Graves, ΓΒ, daughter
Brittannie Schaefer, ΓΒ, daughter
Jennifer Boccadori, ΓΓ, daughter
Maricruz Alvarez, GΖ, son
Kari Zepeda Angeles, GΖ, son
Barbara Eikov Bonanno, ΓΜ, daughter
Claire Horvath Periard, ΓΜ, daughter
Heather Rose Plosila Austin, ΓΜ, son
Cheli Gutierrez, ΓΦ, son
Jacquelyn Bego, GΩ, son
Samantha Low, ΒΓ, to Luke Bailey
Jacqueline Morelli, ΒΓ, to Richard Marinello
Nicole Couper, ΒΕ, to Justin Poche
Rebecca Murry, ΒΕ, to William Rushing
Jeannine Ippolito, BΝ, to Andrew Kroll
Cassie Demers, BΝ, to Alex Warley
Katherine Eskuri Jones, BΝ, to Justin Sloate
Colleen Topper, BΝ, to Daniel Saitz
Abba Dela Cruz, BΞ, to Angelo Versace
Carrie Norman, BΞ, to Stacy Conklin
Deanna Vander Ploeg, BΞ, to Brad Kotuski
Vanessa Makura, BΥ, to Jeremy Robinson
Samantha Musil, ΓΒ, to Calen Merrill
Kristen Hunt, ΓΓ, to Brandon Keglovits
Vanessa Iracheta, GΖ, to Willie Arceo
Vanessa Sanchez, GΖ, to Lyndel Johnson
Aida Vasquez, GΖ, to Stephen Evans, Sr.
Catherine Higgins, ΓΜ, to Jeremy Asmus
Amanda Mullis, GΞ, to James Tiffany
Mary Schultz, GΡ, to Matt Dondarski
Kerri Zuercher, GΡ, to Brian Small
Nicole Hegyi, ΓΦ, to Donald Jellison
Chelsea Killingbeck, ΓΦ, to Joshua Rhoda
Jenna Schnell, ΓΦ, to Chris Carper
Michele Ribeiro, ΓΧ, to Anthony Catanzaro
Breely Schroeder, GΩ, to Todd Taylor
Ruth Watkins, Π
Josephine Colopy Renzi, S
Sister Martha Leyden, S
Marilyn McKenzie Schafer, S
Ann Reno Shook, F
Amanda Looman, AZ
Joann Danis, ΑΕ, mother
Beth Houlehan, ΑΜ, mother
Sandra Daw, AΝ, father
Holly Myers, AΝ, mother
Sandy Pevitt Upleger, AΝ, mother
Noelle Kunkel Henrichson, AΠ, mother
Carol Haper, AΨ, fiancé
Erin Beilski Coller, ΒΓ, mother
Linette Forfar McShane, ΒΓ, father
Candice Serrano Barbanell, BΝ, father
Jocelyn Marino, BΝ, mother
Morgan Coons, GΩ, father
Krista Ingebretsen, ∆Β, father
{ M arr i ages }
Tanya Langer, Κ, to Paul Conrad-Gonzales
Lisa Miller, Κ, to Timothy Maul
Sara Melton, ΑΒ, to Joe Fleming
Kelly Roth, ΑΒ, to Ryne Madere
Jessica Helgren, AΠ, to Steven Brabec
Monica Ginder, AΨ, to Brett Giesler
Karen Inkrot, AΨ, to James Loeffler
Shannon Phillips, AΨ, to Matthew Kley
Julianne Walton Rantz, ΒΑ, to James Oates, Jr.
Tricia Russel, ΒΑ, to Corey Umhafer
Erin Bielski, ΒΓ, to Matt Coller
Allison Flannery, ΒΓ, to Matthew Bogert
Linette Forfar, ΒΓ, to Daniel McShane
{ E ternal C hapter }
Anne Grieme Dorsey, E
Lisa A. Fluellen, E
Mildred Lonergan McAuliffe, L
{ S ympathy }
Bethany Houlehan, Ε, mother
Pamela Cipiti Chatelain, Σ, father
Lori Taylor Haddox, Σ, mother
Mara Clements, Χ, father
Lauren Denemark, ΑΓ, father
Joy Narajowski Kirchens, ΑΓ, mother
Heloise Danis, ΑΕ, mother
Our apologies to Maureen Maher Cale, ΑΓ. In the Fall/Winter 2013 issue of The Compass, we incorrectly published her as Maureen Maher Hale,
and placed her in the Eternal Chapter section. We extend our deepest sympathies to Maureen on the passing of her husband, Paul, in August 2013.
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