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Fraternity Day of Service Signature Event 2016

Pi Beta Phi Inquiries: e

Volunteer Form: http://goo.gl/forms/QDJWYHwDI2

Fraternity Day of Service Silicon Valley

Event Chair

Chapter & Alumnae Club:

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life?

the Champions are Readers

a 1:1 basis from Jan

students were honored with

month long program which

fill in a reading calendar. The activities

included First Book Speed ReadTM, Speed Write, Book Drive,

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016?

with me, "When you learn, teach. When you get, give." They are simple words which can be followed by very

simple actions. It is my hope that I/we can do just that. It is a privilege that the Silicon Va

What a blessing it is to be able to promote literacy and to donate

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016?

fun for all ages. I'm most excited about having

opportunity in making a difference in people's lives.

team that creates, plans and executes

within itself. It's amazing that all these contributors

parents, friends, and family members,

for the betterment of our community through

ΠβΦ Fraternity Day of Service is held at Macy's Sunnyvale, located at 200 W. Washington Ave., Sunnyvale, CA

94086 on Sat., February 25-27, 2016. T

Social Media Task Leader:

Task Description:

media, this one is right up your alley!

Hometown:

Chapter & Alumnae Club:

Fun Fact About You:

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life?

Palo Alto Alumnae Club we have donated 500+ books to our community each year,

and encourage members to bring donation bo

so our entire goal is getting kids more engaged in learning through technology.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016?

our community and support Pi Beta Phi's philanthropy.

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016?


Pi Beta Phi Silicon Valley Leadership Team Inquiries: e-mail [email protected]


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Event Chairman & Publicity News/TV Task Leader: Jacqueline Vo

Chapter & Alumnae Club: California Lambda and San Jose Alumnae Club

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? I've joined S

Champions are Readers® (CAR) program which assist 4th graders with rea

basis from January to March. In the last month at the

students were honored with CAR medals and certificates for the

month long program which encourages children to read on their own every day

fill in a reading calendar. The activities during the opening and closing

, Speed Write, Book Drive, and Sponsor a Reader/Classroom Fundraiser.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? There's a saying that I heard years ago that resonated


my hope that I/we can do just that. It is a privilege that the Silicon Valley is selected for FDS

What a blessing it is to be able to promote literacy and to donate 20,000 books to children in

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? The thrill is being able to encourage literacy and making it

fun for all ages. I'm most excited about having this perfect platform to share FDS with our community and for the

people's lives. Seeing smiles on these children's faces a

es, plans and executes an event that will impact many people from various walks of life

. It's amazing that all these contributors, including vendors, schools, libraries, teachers,

parents, friends, and family members, are dedicating their time, effort, and energy in the literacy of its children

for the betterment of our community through Pi Beta Phi's Read>Lead>Achieve initiative. #ReadLeadAchieve

ervice is held at Macy's Sunnyvale, located at 200 W. Washington Ave., Sunnyvale, CA

27, 2016. To learn more or to find out how you can help, call/text us at (408) 930

Social Media Task Leader: Nicole Posner

Task Description: If you love taking pictures and starting conversations on social

media, this one is right up your alley!

Hometown: Los Altos Hills, California

Chapter & Alumnae Club: California Kappa and the Palo Alto Alumnae Club

Fun Fact About You: I love running & have done 7 full marathons in the past 4 years.

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? As a member of the


and encourage members to bring donation books to each meeting. I also work at Apple in their Education group,

so our entire goal is getting kids more engaged in learning through technology.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? I think it's an amazing opportunity to promote literacy i

our community and support Pi Beta Phi's philanthropy.

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? Providing so many books to the kids in our area.


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Jacqueline Vo

Lambda and San Jose Alumnae Club

I've joined SJAC with

which assist 4th graders with reading on

Awards Ceremony,

he completion of the

own every day and to

closing ceremonies

Classroom Fundraiser.

There's a saying that I heard years ago that resonated


lley is selected for FDS.

books to children in the bay area!

he thrill is being able to encourage literacy and making it

with our community and for the

children's faces and being part of a

walks of life is a treat

, including vendors, schools, libraries, teachers, students,

are dedicating their time, effort, and energy in the literacy of its children

#ReadLeadAchieve

ervice is held at Macy's Sunnyvale, located at 200 W. Washington Ave., Sunnyvale, CA

us at (408) 930-3326.

If you love taking pictures and starting conversations on social

California Kappa and the Palo Alto Alumnae Club

I love running & have done 7 full marathons in the past 4 years.

As a member of the


oks to each meeting. I also work at Apple in their Education group,

I think it's an amazing opportunity to promote literacy in

Providing so many books to the kids in our area.




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Recipient Groups Co-Task Leader: Leslie Anido

Task Description: If you love to hear the thankful responses from organizations in

need, you'll love this task.

Hometown: Yorba Linda, California

Chapter & Alumnae Club: California Epsilon and San Jose Alumnae Club

Fun Fact About You: I have been teaching for 37 years and still love it!

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? I bring reading to the

forefront of every activity we do in the classroom and in the community!

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? I believe that every child should have an abundance of

choices when it comes to reading.

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? I am excited to directly engage in the delivery of books to

children who will cherish them for many years!

Recipient Groups Co-Task Leader: Mary McLeod

Task Description: If you love to hear the thankful responses from organizations in

need, you'll love this task.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Chapter & Alumnae Club: IL Alpha, Monmouth College; Palo Alto Alumnae

Fun Fact About You: love Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks hockey

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? I give books as gifts to

my nieces, nephews, and friends' kids.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? I have been working with FDS for the past 4 years and

seen the difference the 500 books donations made for Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.

Organize Volunteer Task Leader: Leigh Thiedeman

Task Description: This is a great task if you like organizing people (alumnae clubs

focus, some collegiate chapters) and communicating about tasks, reminders, and etc.

Hometown: original - Westside, IA; current - Redwood City, CA

Chapter & Alumnae Club: Iowa Gamma and Palo Alto Alumnae Club

Fun Fact About You: I try to read a book a week.

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? Reading is my favorite

escape. I try to encourage everyone in my life to become readers -- from friends to

children in my life. Finding the right book to encourage a love of reading is one of my favorite things to do.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? Pretty simple - I love Pi Phi and I love our philanthropy.

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? I can't wait to hear about the local impact this book

giveaway is going to create. What an incredible opportunity we have to make a difference in our community.





Literacy Fair Co-Task Leader: Crista Carroll

Task Description: If you like organizing children's learning activities, this would be a

great opportunity for you. We will host anywhere from 30-200 kids.

• Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Chapter & Alumnae Club: Mississippi Beta, and San Jose Alumnae Club

Fun Fact About You: I'm a 2nd degree black belt.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? I love volunteering and giving

back to the community in any way that I can. I also love creativity, so being able to

assist in putting together learning activities sounds awesome!

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? Volunteering and spending time with the Pi Phis!

Literacy Fair Co-Task Leader: Jennifer Gacutan-Galang

• Task Description: If you like organizing children's learning activities, this would be a

great opportunity for you. We will host anywhere from 30-200 kids.

• Hometown: I grew up in Vallejo, CA; and now I am living in Morgan Hill, CA.

Chapter & Alumnae Club: California Eta-UC Irvine, San Jose Alumnae Club

Fun Fact About You: I've danced hula for about 14 years and I am training for a

competition in November.

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? I made sure that my

own kids fell in love with reading at a very early age.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? This is such a great opportunity to give back and be a

part of something that will touch so many others. And specifically for the task I signed up for I am super excited

because I've been an educator in my career for almost 15 years and I love teaching kids!

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? I'm excited for how many people this will bring together

working on one common goal.

Food/Beverages/Snacks Co-Task Leader: Tracy Whitehead

Task Description: This one is for you if you are a foodie and love to organize meals

for our group of volunteers.

Hometown: Laguna Niguel, California

Chapter & Alumnae Club: California Delta, UCLA; San Jose Alumnae Club

Fun Fact About You: I have a degree in anthropology.

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? I am the Alumnae

Region 6 Program Specialist and I support clubs' local literacy projects.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? It's fun working with my Pi Phi sisters.

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? I'm excited about seeing my Bay Area sisters again!





Food/Beverages/Snacks Co-Task Leader: Kathy Berger

Task Description: This one is for you if you are a foodie and love to organize meals

for our group of volunteers.

Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia; currently San Jose, California

Chapter & Alumnae Club: Virginia Delta at Old Dominion University; currently the

co-president of the San Jose Alumnae Club

Fun Fact About You: I've been a 'domestic goddess' since 1984.

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? Beginning each January, I participate in the

reading program our club set up at Blackford Elementary School in San Jose where we read one-on-one with

4th graders to improve their reading and comprehension skills.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? Our alumnae club is one of three local clubs heading up the Fraternity Day of Service in February 2016, so as a club officer, it's important to show the initiative and lead by example for our members. What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? It's a huge Pi Phi honor for our area. Seeing 20,000 books

plus all the area Pi Phis who'll be on hand working on this project will be an awesome sight to behold.

Welcome Event Task Leader: Joanna M. Nouragas

Task Description: Like to organize a party? If we are interested, we can organize a

reception to welcome guests and volunteers the day before the event.

Hometown: Media, PA (20 miles south of Philadelphia)

Chapter & Alumnae Club: Virginia Delta and San Jose Alumnae Club

Fun Fact About You: In college, one of my poems was published.

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? Starting in January, the

San Jose Alumnae Club will be reading with 4th graders at Blackford Elementary

School in Willow Glen – this will be my 5th year. I’ve been hand-making about 75 bookmarks each year, too, for

the Awards Ceremony we have at the end of our reading. I also did a Read>Lead>Achieve bulletin board for

Leslie Anido’s classroom this year.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? At Convention this past June, as soon as they

announced our location as an FDS spot, I knew that I needed to be involved. I met so many of our Region 6

angels at convention, and look forward to welcoming all to our area!

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? Getting books to kids! I was very luck to grow up with two

teachers as parents, and learned to read in kindergarten. Anything I wanted to read, my parents got for me, and

encouraged library time, and let me read with a flashlight in bed. I need to channel my passion for reading to the

younger generations. If I didn’t read, I couldn’t breathe!





Sourcing Supplies - Literacy Activities Co-Task Leader: Monica Blanco

Task Description: If you like to shop and ask stores and businesses for donations

(items for literacy fair crafts and activities), this would be a great role for you.

Hometown: Inglewood, CA but I live in San Jose, CA now!

Chapter & Alumnae Club: California Lambda, UC Riverside

Fun Fact About You: I love baking! I love to challenge myself and build intricate

cakes for friends and family. I'm often on the lookout for new tips and tricks.

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? I have always felt

strongly about literacy in all its forms. I often donate books to classrooms in Los Angeles and help teachers

organize their class room libraries. Now, I work at Google, which connects the world to information. At Google, I

partner with Hispanic Googlers to help promote digital literacy for low income communities.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? I am new to the bay area, and would love to meet more

amazing Pi Phis and get involved with my local community.

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? Working alongside amazing Pi Phi sisters and spreading the

love and joy of reading!

Sourcing Supplies - Literacy Contests Co-Task Leader: Tara (Finney) Klein

Task Description: If you like to shop and ask stores and businesses for donations

(items for children drawing and writing contests), this would be a great role for you.

Hometown: Belmont, Massachusetts (grew up in Detroit until I was 12)

Chapter & Alumnae Club: New York Alpha, Syracuse University and San Mateo

Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi

Fun Fact About You: My brother discovered the NunBun (a cinnamon bun with the

likeness of Mother Teresa) in a Nashville coffee house.

How do you support READ>LEAD>ACHIEVE in your life? I love to read. I have volunteered at different

organizations (my kids' schools/charities) where I have enjoyed reading to children. I like to get the kids involved

in the book and help them appreciate that stories are more than just words on paper.

Why did you want to be a task leader for FDS 2016? It is important for me to give back to my community. I

want to set a good example with my children that giving back is something we should do.

What are you most excited about for FDS 2016? I am excited for the kids. Reading is such a wonderful gift. It

opens up your world to new possibilities, encourages your dreams, and gets you to think.

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"Pi Beta Phi’s Fraternity Day of Service Signature Events are executed as a way to further the purpose of our philanthropic effort, Read>Lead>Achieve®. Read>Lead>Achieve inspires a lifelong love of reading that can unlock true potential creating a more literate and productive society. FDS gives us the opportunity to inspire others through service in our communities, uphold Pi Phi’s legacy of literacy and further the goals of Read>Lead>Achieve. Fraternity Day of Service Signature Events are Fraternity-branded Pi Beta Phi events." #ReadLeadAchieve ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

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