The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta - Summer 2008

of Alpha Xi Delta

Ready forRecruitmentA behind-the-scenes look at member selection

Summer 2008

Road Trip! 14 must-see places for Alpha Xi Deltas

Successful Build-A-Bear Event1,000+ bears donated to children in need

50 Years and CountingGamma Nu Chapter celebrates a half century of sisterhood

Record-Breaking YearSisters, friends give $245,000 to the Loyalty Fund

Remembering a SisterFoundation pioneer enters Chapter Eternal

Sisters,Do you remember when you first realized you wanted to be an Alpha Xi? For some of us, that moment came long before col-

lege, as we watched moth-ers, aunts and sisters who already wore the golden Quill enjoy genuine, life-long friendships that char-acterize our Sisterhood. For others, the realization came during orientation as we saw Alpha Xi Deltas interacting on campus, or when we met a dynamic student leader who spoke highly of her Alpha Xi Delta experience and we thought “I want to be like her.”

For most of us, though, the light came on sometime during a recruitment event as we talked and laughed with the Alpha Xi Deltas, heard them sing and perhaps even watched them cry. Whatever moment brought you to our Sisterhood, I’m glad it did.

This issue of The Quill walks us through today’s member recruitment efforts and environment. Reflecting on my own ex-perience 25 years ago, when I had my own “Aha!” moment and listed Alpha Xi Delta as my first choice, it’s clear that recruiting new members is very different than it was. The terminology is certainly different (although if you’re an alumna who still calls it “sorority rush,” rest assured you’re in good company and no one will slight you for it!), the degree of formality and decora-tion has been generally reduced and, yes, even the math (i.e., release figures) is new.

On the other hand, nothing ever really changes about what’s important as we work to recruit the best and brightest to Alpha Xi Delta: We must have successful chapters who virtually radi-ate our ideals every day of the year, we must identify those po-tential members who will do us most proud, and we must make

meaningful personal connections with those young women and inspire them to make Alpha Xi Delta their home.

Creating and maintaining this vibrant culture takes devotion and hard work by collegiate and alumnae Sisters. I ask each of you to do all you can, every year, to ensure that Alpha Xi Delta continues to thrive and attract fine women to our membership.

I also want to update you on a different sort of recruitment effort on the national front. National Council has appointed a Search Committee to identify our new National Executive Direc-tor. Committee members are charged with identifying a Sister who is a strong leader, has broad vision, and will foster a sense of team spirit and cooperation among all Fraternity personnel, both staff and volunteer, as they transform Alpha Xi Delta’s goals and strategic priorities into reality. With a strong belief in the capabilities of the thousands of bold and talented women who shape our organization, the Search Committee reached out

to potential candidates in June via Alpha Xi Delta inCircle, our website and a targeted e-newsletter.

As this issue goes to print, the deadline for applications has passed and the Search Committee is scheduling and conducting interviews. By the next issue of The Quill, I hope to introduce our new Executive Director to you.

Until then…have a great summer, Sisters!

Loyally,

Deanna DetchemendyNational President

Recruitment has Changed, Yet Some Things Remain the Same

President’s Letter

We must have successful chapters

who virtually radiate our ideals every

day of the year.

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5 Strength in NumbersRecruitment continues to be one of the most exciting processes within our Fraternity. Learn what has changed – and remained the same – over the years.

16 Chapter DirectoryRecommend a young woman for membership and send your form to one of our chapters.

18 Alumnae Association DirectoryJoin an alumnae association and meet new Sisters, help children in need and expand your career network.

20 National Panhellenic Conference The strong relationship between College Panhellenics and the National Panhellenic Conference.

22 Out and About with Alpha Xi DeltaBefore summer comes to an end, visit these destinations that hold special meaning for Alpha Xi Deltas.

32 National Directors, Chairs Appointed to Volunteer Structure National Council recently appointed 11 outstanding Sisters to lead the Fraternity’s programming teams.

33 Gamma Nu Turns 50 Gamma Nu Sisters from the University of Missouri - St. Louis gathered to celebrate the chapter’s 50th anniversary.

40 Fraternity Loses Dedicated SisterFraternity leader and former Foundation Trustee Helen Closs Brake enters Chapter Eternal.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois

Galesburg, Illinois

Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Worcester, Massachusetts

Call a Sister or two, hit the road and explore the following cities that have special meaning to Alpha Xi Deltas.

Denver, CO

Seattle, WA

Northridge, CA

De Pere, WI

8 Site of Alpha Xi Delta’s National Convention, June 24-28, 2009, at the Denver Marriott City Center downtown

w Fun Fact: The 13th step of the west stairway entrance to the Colorado State capitol building in downtown Denver is exactly 1 mile above sea level, which led to its nickname, the Mile-High City

8 Home of Delta Rho Chapter at California State University, Northridge

w Fun Fact: Delta Rho is the initiating chapter of Alpha Xi Delta’s current National President, Deanna Wollam Detchemendy ‘83

8 Home of Alpha Xi Delta’s smallest chapterw Fun Fact: Iota Lambda Chapter at St. Norbert

College is a close-knit group of 9 sisters.

8 Home of Alpha Xi Delta’s northernmost alumnae association

8 Home of Alpha Xi Delta’s northernmost chapter: Nu at the University of Washington

w Fun Fact: Nu has held its annual “Pickle Mix” for nearly 100 years. Learn about this event in Member News on page 30.

Urbana-Champaign, IL

8 Home to our Kappa Chapter, which is recolonizing at the University of Illinois this fallw Fun Fact: The U of I has the largest Greek community in the country, with nearly 100

fraternities and sororities.

Miami, FL

8 Home of Alpha Xi Delta’s southernmost chapter: Theta Xi at Florida International University

w Fun Fact: Theta Xi has 125 active Sisters and is the largest sorority at FIU.

Worcester, MA8 Home of our newest chapter, Iota Xi, at Worcester

Polytechnic Institute, installed on October 6, 2007w Fun Fact: Worcester's most famous product, Lea & Perrins

Worcestershire Sauce, is made in the town of Worcester.

Mt. Pleasant, IA8 Home of Iowa Wesleyan

College and our oldest active chapter, Beta, installed on June 9, 1902

w Fun Fact: There are two Greek organizations at Iowa Wesleyan: Alpha Xi Delta and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. The college enrolls 850 students.

Iowa City, IA8 Home of Sigma

Chapterw Fun Fact: “Alpha Xi

Delta Grace,” which is sung before meals by many of our chapters, originated with Sigma Chapter at the University of Iowa.

Alliance, OH8 Home of Gamma Chapter and the Alliance

Alumnae Association w Fun Fact: The Alliance Alumnae Association was

the Fraternity’s first, organized in 1904, to maintain Fraternal bonds and help Gamma Chapter prosper.

Galesburg, IL8 Alpha Xi Delta was founded at Lombard College (now Knox College)

on April 17, 1893w Fun Fact: Lombard College had to close its doors due to lack of

funds and merged with nearby Knox College in 1930.

Indianapolis, IN8 Home of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Headquartersw Fun Fact: Alpha Xi Delta is one of 20 fraternities and sororities

headquartered in Indianapolis.

Bloomington, IN8 Home Alpha Xi Delta’s largest chapter, Beta Pi, at Indiana University

w Fun Fact: Beta Pi has 186 Sisters and had the Fraternity’s largest new member class in fall 2008: 58 women.

University Park, PA

8 Home of Beta Lambda Chapter, Penn State Universityw Fun Fact: Penn State has the most National Panhellenic

Conference (NPC) groups than any other college or university: 20 out of 26.

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Contents

New member recruitment is the lifeblood of our Fraternity. The recruitment process has changed over the years, placing greater focus on practices that benefit all chapters on campus and increase the chance that every woman interested in sorority recruitment can have a positive fraternal experience. Learn more, beginning on page 5.

On the CoverIn Every Issue 4 Letters

21 News & Notes

24 Member News

34 Realize Your Potential

36 Honor Gifts

37 Memorial Gifts

39 Chapter Eternal

43 Living our Symphony

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Letters

Feedback on “Protecting Our Health”

Thank you for the wonderful article in the spring issue on health care. At one time we only had treatment af-ter diagnosis, and now prevention is saving lives. I was particularly interested in the articles on skin and skin cancer. I’ve been a medical assistant in a dermatology office for 17 years, and we see skin cancer in younger people more than ever. I would like to add a few comments to the article.

Sunscreen should be worn everyday and reapplied during the day, especially if in the water or sweating while exercising. One Sister’s story about basal cell skin cancer is a good example that skin cancer can happen to anyone at any age. However, basal cell skin cancer is NOT benign. It’s a highly curable skin cancer, but it is still cancer.

Again, thank you for a fine article. I enjoy each issue of The Quill. Mary Ann Costello McCartyGamma Lambda ’75 University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Editor’s Note: You’re right, Mary Ann. Thank you for the clarification.

Thank you for sharing information about endometriosis in the spring issue of The Quill. I too suffered from this disease.

I was a competitive swimmer during my teens and trained twice a day. I had two menstrual periods a month and thought that was due to the rigorous exercise; I also experienced severe cramping. I was put on birth control pills at age 18 to control the twice-a-month bleeding and to regulate my cycle. This seemed to alleviate some of the symptoms.

I went off birth control pills when I was 28 to try to get pregnant and the monthly symptoms came back with a vengeance. My OB/GYN suspected endometriosis; laparo-scopic surgery confirmed it.

Over the past eight years I’ve had two laparoscopic procedures to diagnose and treat my endometriosis. Due to the diligence of my OB/GYN, I’m lucky to have two sons who were born between my first and second laparoscopic surgeries and conceived after sev-eral rounds of artificial insemination and fertility medication.

Sisters, if you have any kind of health concern, pay attention to what your body is saying. You owe it to yourself to protect your health.

Allison Lund AdlerEpsilon Theta ’87West Liberty State College (WV)

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Editor Ruth Goodman, Northern Iowa ’80

National Council 2007-2008National President

Deanna Wollam Detchemendy, Cal State Northridge ’83

National Vice PresidentsAnn Ward Adams, Nebraska Lincoln ’66

Evonne Carawan, North Carolina State ’83 Sandra Ellen Edwards, Kentucky ’75

Diane Curtis Gregory, Wittenberg, ’61 Susan Eicher Mamber, Kent State ’77 Danica Vanasse Olson, Marquette ’90

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The Mission of The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta:To inform, inspire and challenge.

To sustain and nurture membership loyalty and interest.

To recognize individual, group and Fraternity accomplishments.

To provide a forum for the exchange of information and opinion.

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Strength in N

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A behind-the-scenes look at recruitment and what it takes to grow our Sisterhood.

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Full, Partial, Minimal and ContinuousFour recruitment styles provide flexibility to today’s college campuses.

Recruiting and extending invitations to new members brings

such hope, joy, anxiety, laughter, tears and pride to Alpha Xi Delta

Sisters! The hours and effort put into this annual process is worth

every late night, every balloon inflated and every song sung. In fact,

recruitment is the main chapter effort that impacts the health and

strength of the National Fraternity.

Depending on when you joined our Sisterhood, you may not

recognize today’s recruitment process. There are fewer “frills,” a

greater focus on Fraternity values, and the use of four very different

recruitment styles, based on campus needs. There’s even a statistical

method used by all NPC sororities to determine how many women

each chapter can invite back to the next round of recruitment.

With all of these changes, let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at

Recruitment 2008. As we do, we’ll discover what it takes for Alpha

Xi Delta to grow and to remain strong, relevant and the sorority of

choice on today’s ever-changing campuses.

At some universities, hundreds of potential new members have more than 20 sororities to consider during re-cruitment. Smaller campuses may have 50 or fewer women selecting among three or four sororities.

Discrepancies in campus size, number of sororities on campus and the number of women interested in so-rority membership led the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) to develop four distinct recruitment styles. At the campus level, College Panhellenics have the opportunity to choose the recruitment style that best fits their campus.

Partially Structured Recruitment

This version of formal recruitment features a more flexible schedule, with events held over several days at different times to accommodate the busy schedules of today’s student. While potential new members can attend events that fit their schedules and interests, each woman must visit each sorority at least once.

Partially structured recruitment includes a preference and bid day event, and involves a Quota and Total. This recruitment style works well if there are between three and nine NPC

Fully Structured RecruitmentThis is the style traditionally associated with soror-

ity recruitment, past and present. Also called “formal recruit-ment,” this style features structured recruitment rounds -- typi-cally an open house event, an invitational event that focuses on philanthropy service, an invitational event with a skit or theme, a preference event, and bid day.

Fully structured recruitment works best on campuses that have a large number of women who want to join the Greek community, if the number of NPC chapters on campus is steadily increasing and if Quota (the number of women each sorority can pledge) is 20 or more. Alpha Xi Delta has 74 chap-ters that participate in fully structured recruitment.

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using RFM to Build Strong Chapters Release Figure Methodology helps chapters and potential new members have a positive recruitment experience.

groups on campus, if the Greek community is losing or has lost chapters and if a large number of women have withdrawn from fully structured recruitment. Alpha Xi Delta has 20 chapters that partici-pate in this style of recruitment.

Minimally Structured Recruitment

This flexible yet organized style al-lows potential new members to at-tend recruitment events as they choose. avoiding the need for wom-en to withdraw from recruitment be-cause of scheduling conflicts. Each chapter determines the times and types of events it will hold; a prefer-ence event is optional and there is no formal bid day. The College Pan-hellenic sets a Total and the dates for issuing bids, but there is no Quota.

This recruitment style works best on campuses with two to five NPC groups, especially if the soror-ity community has difficulty attract-ing potential new members to fully structured or partially structured re-cruitment. Thirteen Alpha Xi Delta chapters participate in minimally structured recruitment.

Continuous Recruitment

Continuous recruitment involves ongoing, informal events of vari-ous sizes that are organized by chapters and alumnae. This style does not have a structured re-cruitment schedule nor is there a Quota; chapters simply recruit to Total. Bids are offered directly to potential new members; there is no formal bid day.

This recruitment style works best for Greek systems with three or fewer NPC groups on campus, es-pecially if the Panhellenic commu-nity must work to stimulate interest in sorority life. Four Alpha Xi Delta chapters participate in continuous recruitment.

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By Michele Herbst Evink, South Dakota State ’86 National Panhellenic Delegate

In 2004 the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) adopted a new method for calculating release figures during formal recruitment. The method, called Release Figure Methodol-ogy (RFM), has leveled the playing field on numerous campuses and created a more eq-uitable and reasonable distribution of poten-tial new members at each recruitment event.

“Release figures” refers to the number of women each chapter must release from its invitation list for its next recruitment round; conversely, a “carry figure” is the allowed number of invitations. RFM is not unique to Alpha Xi Delta; it is also used by all 26 wom-en’s fraternities that are members of NPC.

RFM is the result of an intense assess-ment of the membership selection process earlier this decade by the Recruitment Pro-cesses Task Force, a group of dedicated, in-telligent and statistically minded fraternal women appointed by NPC. The task force moved recruitment theories and calcula-tions into an understandable, consistent pro-cess that’s revolutionizing and revitalizing recruitment.

Previous release figures formulae were less than ideal because they assumed all chapters on a campus were of equal recruit-ing strength and, thus, equally likely to have their invitations accepted. These earlier for-mulae also considered chapter performance solely on a round-specific basis, with no fo-cus on a chapter’s overall pattern of recruit-ment success.

RFM acknowledges that on a given campus, some chapters are more sought after and don’t need to invite as many women to an event as a chapter with weaker recruiting strength.

The 2003 research and piloting of RFM made it clear that this dynamic was com-mon to many campuses and that the result-ing lack in parity and chapter sizes could be minimized with a new release figures meth-odology. This realization, and the spirit of collaboration and common goals that is the hallmark of NPC, made RFM a great match for the women’s groups.

RFM looks at recruitment figures from several years and analyzes the results for each chapter. By considering the historical strength of chapters on a campus, as well as how many women typically remain in re-cruitment through each recruitment round, a specially trained RFM specialist can estimate with solid accuracy how many women each chapter should invite, or carry, back to each round. This is all done with the aim of “right-sizing” each chapter’s invitation and bid lists.

Release Figure Methodology (RFM) in Brief

• RFM maximizes the number ofchapters that achieve Quota

• RFM increases the percentage ofwomen who receive a bid

• RFM requiresmorehighly desiredchapters to release more women in early rounds

• RFMgivespotentialnewmembersa more realistic view of where they might end up on bid day

• RFM prevents chapters from in-viting women to Preference who don’t have a high probability of receiving a bid


RFM has consistently improved recruitment out-comes for both potential new members (whose expectations are better managed) and historically weaker recruiting chapters, all without compro-mising the health of stronger recruiting chapters. The nearly 80 RFM specialists are volunteers from the NPC member groups.

AlPHA Xi DEltA StEPS uPSince the initial RFM process was piloted and val-idated on a small number of campuses in 2003, the number of campuses using RFM has grown to include more than 300 nationwide. Four recruit-ment cycles have been completed using RFM.

Although RFM has allowed the Campus Pan-hellenic to better manage the expectations of po-tential new members and create a more equitable recruitment for each chapter, it does not change the chapter’s responsibility to make a solid con-nection with the prospective new members at-tending its events. Ultimately, each Alpha Xi Delta must help identify and recruit quality women.

Alpha Xi Delta made an early commitment to RFM by having strong volunteers, includ-ing National President Deanna Wollam Detche-mendy, serve as RFM specialists. Deanna has been a specialist since 2005 and now serves as a senior specialist. Other volunteers currently serving as specialists include Alpha Xi Delta’s NPC Delegate Michele Herbst Evink, National Recruitment Director Stephanie Bertagna Short, past National Recruitment Director and current National New Chapters Director Sharon Brown Richardson, and Patrice Orr Bryon, President of the National Housing Corporation and past Na-tional Vice President. Together, Alpha Xi Deltas serve as RFM specialists for 25 to 30 campuses each academic year.

More recently, Alpha Xi Delta’s commitment to RFM has included funding for an NPC staff person to do background and follow-up statistical data gathering for campuses. This frees up NPC volunteers’ time to work on analyzing the needs of the campuses with which they work.

HOw yOuR CHAPtER CAN BE SuCCESSFul witH RFMThe key to success is following the recommenda-tions set by the RFM specialist; she knows what she’s doing! Chapters that choose to invite back less than the recommended number of women to

an event will often find themselves with a bid list that’s too short to provide the number of potential members needed to fill their events and meet Quo-ta. Chapter members should support the efforts of the Panhellenic community by respecting its work and the work of the RFM specialist. The close col-laboration between the two has led most complying RFM campuses to solid and repeated success.

Chapters receive their anticipated carry and release percentages and should create their invi-tation list using Alpha Xi Delta recruitment pro-cesses, always working to maximize that list. In-deed, no Alpha Xi Delta chapter may invite back fewer potential members than its allowed carry figure without first gaining permission from the Territory Recruitment Director.

On the flip side, releasing to a given carry fig-ure can be a challenge when a chapter has many legacies going through recruitment. Since a legacy can be released only with the permission of the chapter’s Area Facilitator, Alpha Xi Delta collegians must work closely with this alumna volunteer.

Alumnae play an important role in recruitment and RFM. If you’re writing a recommendation for a potential new member, give the chapter as much information as possible. Keep in mind that a rec-ommendation does not mean an automatic invita-tion from Alpha Xi Delta will be extended, even to an Alpha Xi Delta legacy. Let the recruiting chap-ter know specifics about the young woman’s com-munity involvement, scholastic achievement and other positives to help the chapter make the most of each recommendation.

FiNAl tHOugHtSThe recruitment of new members is truly the lifeblood of our organization. Alpha Xi Delta will continue to work to improve the process, in close collaboration with our NPC colleagues. It is our hope that continued efforts to change and improve the recruitment process can strengthen our Panhellenic communities and allow us to of-fer the opportunity of membership to even more women in NPC groups, and in the Sisterhood we love. Release Figure Methodology gives us an op-portunity to say to more women:

The garden of roses is strengthened, By plants that are tender and new. There is room in the garden to offer, The place of the rose to you.

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By Kate Carnell, Mount Union ’97 Director of the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership, Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio

It’s sometimes hard to describe to others outside the world of high-er education (and even sometimes within it) why I spend my days

chasing down paperwork, sending millions of email reminders about upcoming events and deadlines, talking about why Slip-n-Slide can’t happen on the front lawn, and an-swering emergency phone calls in the middle of the night. For me, though, I can’t imagine doing any-thing else. Every day I get to work with students and help them discov-er why joining a fraternity or soror-ity is the very best investment they can make in college (besides getting a degree!).

The challenges facing chapters today can be enormous and may be shared by several groups on one cam-pus. For example, decreasing mem-bership; apathetic and unmotivated members; decreased and burdensome human-to-human communication; the media’s image of Greek life; and rising tuition costs that may affect whether a woman can afford to affiliate.

Get in touch with the other chap-ters that make up your sorority com-munity and use your Panhellenic Council as a sounding board to ad-dress these issues. Don’t be afraid of crucial, relevant conversations that may need to finally occur.

If recruitment happens to be a challenge area for your chapter or campus, consider taking the follow-ing steps:

Start a recruitment committee on your campus Panhellenic

Council. Have the recruitment chairs from all sororities get together once a week to strategize about recruitment. That way every group has a say in what happens. You’d be surprised at how consistent, human interaction can work wonders!

Perform an assessment. At Mount Union we partnered

with our coordinator of institutional research to design a five-question interview for unaffiliated women. The feedback helped us identify ar-eas of improvement. It also let us know why women weren’t joining a sorority and why they had lost in-terest by spring semester, which is when first-year women can partici-pate in recruitment.

Review Chapter Total. “Total” is the maximum allowable size

of a chapter, determined by your Panhellenic Council, including both initiated and new members. Engage in the NPC-recommended “review of Total” each year to determine whether reaching that number is feasible for all sororities or whether it’s keeping chapters from attaining parity. A review of Total can also lead to a review of current recruit-ment practices and whether they benefit all sororities.

Recruitment practices should benefit and strengthen all chapters and help members have a positive fraternal experience, no matter what their organization. That’s why, to me, it’s important to build community (not just unity) on your campus. As sorority women we’re all in this to-gether. That means we need to work together to grow together.

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BEFORE RECRuitMENtInvite alumnae to attend recruit-ment practice. Our alumnae have years of recruitment experience under their belt and can give your newest members advice on what to expect.

Ask alumnae to play the role of potential new members. Take these “collegians” through the full Preference Ceremony. Practice heart selling to them too. Some of your Sisters may not be familiar with some of the alumnae, so the experi-ence will feel more genuine and seem like an actual re-cruitment event.

Ask alumnae if they would help write invitations and address en-velopes for continuous open bid-ding (COB) events.

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Recruitment is an easy way for alumnae to get involved with a chapter on a short-term, nonthreat-ening basis. Collegians, here’s how you can enlist their help.

Encourage alumnae to write rec-ommendations for potential new members. (See the recommenda-tion form on page 15.)

DuRiNg RECRuitMENtAsk alumnae to assist with pa-perwork immediately following each party to make the process go more quickly.

Have alumnae keep track of party lists and attendees. This will most definitely take some stress off your membership vice president.

Ask alumnae to oversee food and beverages for each event.

Have alumnae help prepare the room before and between events.

Don’t be afraid to ask alumnae to run last-minute errands during recruitment. Alumnae want to help and will more than likely be happy to do whatever you need.

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Invite alumnae to a get-together to meet all of your fantastic new members.

Recruit alumnae to be Alum Aunts or mentors to new members.

Thank your alumnae helpers in person.

Send a handwritten thank you note to your alumnae helpers and invite them to visit the chap-ter again soon.

A look at legaciesA legacy is the daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, half-sister or step relative of an Alpha Xi Delta, living or deceased. The Fraternity’s legacy policy is as follows:

College chapters are not required to pledge every legacy. The ultimate deci-sion rests with our collegiate Sisters, who have the responsibility and privi-lege of membership selection.

A legacy may, however, be released only with the permission of the chap-ter’s Area Facilitator.

College chapters have an obligation to give each legacy special attention and careful consideration during recruit-ment.

An Alpha Xi Delta legacy should be a qualified prospective member in her own right with regard to grades, ac-complishments, activities, leadership

and overall compatibility with the chapter.

During formal recruitment, a legacy is to be invited through-out the first round of invitation-al events.

If a chapter carries a legacy through Preference, the legacy is automatically placed on the chapter’s first bid list.

If the chapter receives a reference on a legacy and that legacy is released, the mother, grandmother, sister, aunt or step relative is called and told of the de-cision.

Some legacies are happier in other

Greek organizations. Every National Panhellenic Conference organization offers a worthwhile experience.

Alumnae, make sure a chapter knows about your legacy by filling out the Potential Member Recommendation form on page 15 and mailing it to the chapter. Addresses are listed on pages 16 and 17.


How “Sticking Out” Recruitment taught me some Valuable lessonsBy Lynne McNameeUniversity of Virginia ‘89

All right, I’m coming clean here. I hated recruit-ment in college. In fact, I did everything I could to get out of it. I was a recruitment counselor, I sched-uled and ran retreats to coincide with recruitment, I studied abroad. Even with all of these efforts, I was still in the thick of formal and informal recruit-ment. And boy, am I glad!

Now that I’m in the business world, and espe-cially since starting my own company, I realize how critical it is to be able to talk with people and build relationships. Searching for a job, gain-ing clients and growing existing business relationships all boil down to interacting with people – usually on uncommon ground. Ability, educa-tion and skills are not, in and of themselves, what make the difference. Rather, I’ve found that how easily you can turn a formal interaction into one that’s familiar and comfortable is what gets you ahead in life.

For example, as a member of my local chamber of commerce, I try to attend as many of their networking events as possible. When I do, I’m amazed at how timid people are about walking up to folks and introducing themselves, or how awkward they are when introducing others. How many times do we/did we make introductions during re-cruitment? When meeting a client or potential client, a confident greet-ing builds a broader impression of competence.

The ability to drive a conversation is also a skill that will set you apart from the competition. This comes into play when hunting for a job, trying to make a sale, trying to get your foot in the door – even when just asking for a refund at a store! Additionally, the ability to work around a tricky question during dates, interviews, meetings, re-views, comprehensive exams for advanced degrees…. Trust me, you’ll use this one!

Finally, despite my efforts of trying to run away from recruitment, the most important lesson is to have fun with it. “People” (capital “P”) can be scary, overwhelming and intimidating. But one-on-one, people are usually approachable, interesting and want to be appreciated. So ask people what they’re proud of, what their dreams are and how they’ve positively impacted others. People rarely get a chance to talk about these things or find someone who wants to listen.

Be truly engaged and inspired in life and with others. Alpha Xi Delta inspires women to realize their potential. You are Alpha Xi Delta, and your engagement in recruitment is where this lifelong journey starts.

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By Tabatha Donahue Phan, Indiana U of Pennsylvania ’89 Director of Housing

Alpha Xi Delta recruits new members in spaces of varying sizes and shapes. You can be successful during recruitment no matter what your space if you are positive and pumped about what your chapter has to offer. Here are a few tips to make your space work for you and re-ally stand out during recruitment.

SuitESWhen every chapter on campus has a suite, everyone is on the same playing field. Make your suite memorable with new furnishings – lamps, chairs, couch-es, etc. Even new paint and attractive wall hangings can make a big difference.

Speaking of walls, when hanging composites, make sure they’re centered and placed in chronological order. Show chapter pride and don’t just lean com-posites against the wall. Also, think about making a nice wall arrangement with chapter awards and achievements. While your suite may not be where you sleep, it can still be a sanctuary.

RESiDENCE HAllSMany chapters call a residence hall home. The chapter room is usually on the first floor with living spaces on the floors above. When it comes to recruit-ment, promoting the bonding aspect of living in a residence hall is essential.

Recruiting in this environment may seem easy to those who don’t have a house, yet a chapter house can present challenges of its own. For example, it’s a lot of work to get such a large space ready for recruitment. Also, you may not have a chance to meet all of your potential new members since you may be more spread out during recruit-ment events. That being said, if you’ve lived in a chapter house, it’s the place you’ll best remember when reminisc-ing about your collegiate days in Alpha Xi Delta.

The meaning of Fraternity member-ship is not determined by living space. At the end of the day, membership is really about genuine, lifelong friend-ships with women you have fun with and are proud to call Sisters. Sincerely share those benefits with potential new members and you’ll have no trouble at-tracting women to your chapter.

This is where you live, meet and social-

ize with Sisters every day. Also, talk

with potential new members about the

sense of security a residence hall offers.

Assure potential new members that

there is plenty of space for “personal

time” so they won’t feel confined or

overwhelmed.

CHAPtER HOuSESMost housed chapters have a local hous-

ing corporation whose members gra-

ciously volunteer their time to handle

the day-to-day operation of the chapter

house. It’s a good idea to have a two-,

five- and 10-year plan for making need-

ed updates and repairs so your chapter

house stays in line with trends and

current designs. What was popular in

1978 is not popular in 2008. Having an

open relationship with your corporation

board members will help you discuss

needed changes when warranted.

Home is where the Heart isHelp your space stand out during recruitment.

The Beta Pi chapter house at Indiana University in Bloomington is owned by the Beta Pi Corporation Board. The house can sleep 100 women.

Did You Know…•AlphaXiDelta

housing ranges in value from $110,000 to $3.5 million

•AlphaXiDeltahousing sleeps between 10 and 100 women

•Own33properties

Alpha Xi Delta Housing Corporations…

•Rent/lease25properties

•Maintain17suites

•Own2lodges


Alpha Xi Delta Housing Corporations…

You’re standing in line at the grocery, waiting for your turn to check out, when you notice the bright yellow T-shirt on the guy in front of you. “Spring for-mal 2008” it says. Then you notice the party theme with a double entendre…and the design that includes a keg, an outrageously proportioned woman wearing next to nothing and the fraternity’s Greek letters.

The guys probably think the shirt is funny and clever; you think the shirt is downright nasty. And if you’re honest,

you probably think a little bit less of that fraternity. All

of its members’ good grades, philanthropy service and fund-raising efforts are no

longer top of mind. Why? Because of one

little T-shirt.Unfortunately, it’s easy to find com-

panies that imprint clothing, glassware and other items with unsavory messag-es and designs. Even worse, it’s these same companies that use the name Alpha Xi Delta, our Greek letters, Quill and crest without having the legal right to do so.

wHAt’S A SiStER tO DO?First, stop making/asking for designs, messages and products that associate Alpha Xi Delta and the Greek system with alcohol, sexism, hazing, drugs and discrimination. When one sorority

All it takes is One little t-Shirt

wHy CAN’t i JuSt Buy itEMS FROM tHiS SitE i FOuND ONliNE?You can, if they’re legally licensed to use our trademarks and sell Alpha Xi Delta products. If you run across a vendor that’s selling offensive products or services in conjunction with our name, symbols or trademarked phrases, please email [email protected]. Affin-ity Marketing will contact that vendor to make sure it no longer markets products that reflect poorly on our Fraternity.

HOw DO i kNOw iF A COMPANy iS lEgAlly liCENSED?Look for the Greek Licensed Product logo (left) on the product or service you’re considering. Find a list of our officially licensed vendors at www.greeklicens-ing.com. To recommend a vendor for li-censing, send the company’s contact in-formation and web address to [email protected].

Recruitment involves T-shirts, invi-tations, bid day gifts and a lot of other imprinted items. When you place an order, remember one thing: All is takes is one little T-shirt. Make sure yours are printed by a licensed vendor.

What you need to know before buying your next Alpha Xi Delta T-shirt, tumbler or totebag.

or fraternity has a T-shirt printed with a beer bottle on it, for example, the en-tire Greek system gets a black eye.

To a lot of people, especially those who don’t know the Greek alphabet, one fraternity or sorority is the same as the next. Let’s hold ourselves — and our fra-ternal brothers and sisters — to a higher standard by being more conscious of the message we’re sending.

Second, stop using companies that aren’t legally licensed to use our name, Greek letters, Quill and crest.

wHAt’S MEANt By “lEgAlly liCENSED”?Alpha Xi Delta works with our market-ing partner, Affinity Marketing Consul-tants, to grant permission to companies who want to use our licensed trademarks – our name, Greek letters, Quill, crest, and the phrases “Inspiring women to re-alize their potential” and “Realize your potential” – when offering services and merchandise. In fact, our trademarks are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office so we can make sure they’re used appropriately. Companies that are given the right to use our trademarks must also submit their products and designs to Fraternity Headquarters for approval.

13www.alphaxidelta.org

By Stephanie Bertagna Short, Texas Austin ’91, National Recruitment Director

As we gear up for recruitment, alumnae often wonder if they should write a re-cruitment recommendation. Collegians wonder if recommendations are really needed. The answer to both is YES!

Alpha Xi Delta policies do not require a chapter to receive a Potential Member Profile (see facing page) to extend a bid to a young woman. However, with so many quality women going through re-cruitment, the information provided on the form is invaluable.

AluMNAE AND RECOMMENDAtiONSAs an alumna, you should provide a rec-ommendation for each young woman you personally know who is going through recruitment on a campus with an Alpha Xi Delta chapter. Even if you don’t think the campus needs recommendations, write one! You can also work with your local alumnae association or alumnae Panhellenic association, as they often hold events specifically geared toward al-lowing potential new members who want recommendations to meet alumnae.

Alpha Xi Delta’s Potential Member Profile and all of our chapter addresses can be found in this issue of The Quill, as well as online at www.alphaxidelta.org. However, you don’t need to have the form to write a recommendation. Writing a personal letter (much like a letter of ref-erence for a job applicant) works too. Ei-ther way, be sure to provide all pertinent information about the particular young woman so our collegians can make sure she has the best possible recruitment ex-perience in our chapter.

My challenge to each Alpha Xi Delta

alumna is to write at least one recom-mendation this year. This will ensure that our Sisterhood continues to be shaped by bold and talented women well into the future.

Keep your ear to the ground with your neighbors and coworkers, and keep your eye on your local news-paper; both are resources for finding outstanding college-bound women. Reach out to these young women and share with them the value of the NPC sorority experience – “Helping Women Grow, Give, Lead and Succeed.”

A final reminder: Rec-ommendations do not guar-antee a young woman, even a legacy, a bid. Our college chapters have the privilege and responsibility of selecting new mem-bers according to the chapter’s needs and judgment. Your recommendation will, however, give the chapter valuable information to ease the recruitment pro-cess and will bring the woman to the at-tention of the Membership Committee so she may be given extra consideration.

COllEgiANS AND RECOMMENDAtiONS Collegians, when you receive an alumna recommendation, the first thing you must do is prepare a thank you card. Once re-cruitment is complete, send a note to the alumna, letting her know which chapter the young woman pledged.

Next, review the recommendation, find the potential new member’s Panhel-lenic recruitment registration form and put the two together. The recommenda-tion should give you the “extra” informa-tion that will make this young woman

stand out to the chapter. The Member-ship Committee should also make a point of meeting all young women with alumna recommendations.

My challenge for Membership Com-mittees is three-fold. First, once those recruitment applications start rolling in,

call your local alumnae association and ask for assistance with recommenda-tions. Try to get profiles and recommen-dations for 5 percent of the women going through recruitment.

Second, personally meet every wom-an for whom you have a recommenda-tion. Third, send thank you notes for all recommendations received.

A MESSAgE FOR All SiStERSThe women pledged this year are the fu-ture of the Fraternity. Some of them may become chapter officers, alumnae volun-teers, Fraternity staff members or even National President. They will become our Sisters and the women who work to inspire others to realize their poten-tial. Recommendations help our college chapters choose wisely when offering our most valuable asset – membership in Alpha Xi Delta.

to Recommend or Not to Recommend? that is the QuestionRecruitment recommendations play a key role as we pledge new members.


Name of potential member: _______________________________________________________________________________________ first middle last preferred

Name of parent(s) or guardian(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________

address of parent(s) or guardian(s): _________________________________________________________________________________ street city state zip

college or university attending: ____________________________________________________________________________________

High school attended: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Name city

Gpa: __________ rank in class: _______ class size: ________

college attended after high school, if any: ____________________________________________________________ Gpa ____________

academic honors and accomplishments: ______________________________________________________________________________

school and community activities, including leadership positions: ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

talents, hobbies, interests: _________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Legacy Information

alpha Xi delta relatives (check all that apply):

Names of relatives: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

initiating chapters: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

phone: ( ______ ) _____________________________________________________________________________________________

email: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Other Greek influences:___________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Recommendation Information

i recommend this woman: yes no i have known her for _______ years.

completed by: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ first middle last

address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ street city state zip

phone: ( ______ ) _____________________________________________________________________________________________

email: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

signature: ______________________________________________________________ date: _________________________________

Potential Member Profileplease use this form to recommend a young woman for membership in alpha Xi delta. profiles can be sent to the chapter addresses on pages 16 and 17. feel free to attach additional information and letters of recommendation to this form.

mother/stepmother Grandmother/stepgrandmother sister/stepsister aunt

alumna collegian initiating chapter____________________

www.alphaxidelta.org15

AlABAMAEpsilon Pi/Jacksonville StateAshley Miller700 Pelham Rd NJSU Box 3044Jacksonville, AL 36265

Zeta Xi/AuburnNicole CarlsonAlpha Xi Delta Dowell HallAuburn, AL 36849

Theta Phi/Alabama BirminghamShayna Lovell1400 University BlvdHill University Center - Box 26Birmingham, AL 35294

ARiZONATheta Zeta/Embry-Riddle Talia Roffmanc/o Student Activities3700 Willow Creek RdPrescott, AZ 86301

ARkANSASGamma Omega/Henderson State Ashley FordAlpha Xi DeltaHSU Box 6487Arkadelphia, AR 71999

Zeta Iota/LyonMeghan ThompsonAlpha Xi Delta2300 Highland Box 277Batesville, AR 72501

CAliFORNiAGamma Epsilon/Cal State FresnoAudra Scates5327 N Millbrook AveFresno, CA 93710

Delta Rho/Cal State NorthridgeElonna Ratman17720 Halsted StNorthridge, CA 91325

Theta Beta/Sonoma State Nina Mihovilovich6585 Commerce Blvd Ste 296Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Theta Rho/Cal State San MarcosRebecca BaughPO Box 2643San Marcos, CA 92079

Iota Beta/Cal State Stanislausc/o Melissa Veira3816 Vitrina CtTurlock, CA 95382

CONNECtiCutEpsilon Nu/HartfordNicole ClancyATTN: Alpha Xi Delta200 Bloomfield AveWest Hartford, CT 06117

DElAwARETheta Gamma/DelawareKathryn Rippin175 W Main StNewark, DE 19711

FlORiDAOmega/Stetson Allyson McKenna421 N Woodland BlvdUnit #8231 DeLand, FL 32720

Theta Iota/Florida AtlanticTrina HolmstedAlpha Xi DeltaPO Box 27-3723Boca Raton, FL 33427

Theta Xi/Florida International Mariel Aleman5995 SW 130th TerrMiami, FL 33156

Theta Omicron/Embry-RiddleSarah Printyc/o Student Activities600 S Clyde Morris BlvdDaytona Beach, FL 32601

Theta Sigma/Central FloridaLindsay Scheld4101 Greek Park DrOrlando, FL 32816

gEORgiAGamma Eta/Georgia TechKyle Hanofee847 Techwood DrAtlanta, GA 30313

Delta Xi/Georgia StateRebecca HickomAlpha Xi DeltaGeorgia State University 33 Gilmer Street SEAtlanta, GA 30303

Zeta Omega/West GeorgiaLindsay HallbergAlpha Xi DeltaPO Box 10052Carrollton, GA 30118

Iota Theta/Southern Polytechnic State Katie BowarAlpha Xi Delta1100 S Marietta PkwyMarietta, GA 30060

iDAHOEpsilon Psi/Boise State Callie Wiskusc/o BSU Student Activities1910 University Dr Boise, ID 83725

Iota Kappa/Idaho StateNiki MarkleyAlpha Xi DeltaIdaho State University Campus Box 8170Pocatello, ID 83209

illiNOiSKappa/IllinoisHeather Haroff8702 Founders RdIndianapolis, IN [email protected]

Beta Epsilon/Monmouth Ashley Trueblood318 N 9th StBox #845Monmouth, IL 61462

iNDiANAAlpha Eta/Purdue Allissa SpeldeAlpha Xi Delta519 University StWest Lafayette, IN 47906

Beta Pi/Indiana Kristen Larsen1818 N Jordan AveIndiana UniversityBloomington, IN 47406

iOwABeta/Iowa WesleyanMary KanalyAlpha Xi Delta607 N BroadwayMt. Pleasant, IA 52641

Sigma/IowaOlivia Piercy114 E FairchildIowa City, IA 52245

Delta Chi/Northern IowaKatie Hood2410 College StCedar Falls, IA 50613

kANSASAlpha Kappa/Kansas StateSarah Pavelka601 Fairchild TerrManhattan, KS 36265

lOuiSiANADelta Epsilon/New OrleansStefanie Borgerc/o Judy Parker, Chapter Advisor49 Amelie AveKenner, LA 66502

MAiNEEpsilon Rho/Southern MaineKatherine Deshaies119 Brook Student CenterGorham, ME 04038

MARylANDTheta Delta/TowsonAmanda Klass8000 York RdBox #4127Towson, MD 21252

MASSACHuSEttSIota Xi/Worcester PolytechnicKatheryn BombaAlpha Xi Delta100 Institute RdWorcester, MA 01609

MiCHigANPhi/AlbionAnne NicholsAlbion College - CPO4680 Kellogg CenterAlbion, MI 49224

Gamma Zeta/Eastern MichiganMeghan RileyAlpha Xi Delta605 Cross St Apt #4Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Delta Delta/Northern Michigan Erin DetersBox 96, University CenterNorthern Michigan Univ.Marquette,MI49855

Delta Sigma/Ferris State Keriann Wilson805 Campus DrRankin Center Box 23Big Rapids, MI 49307

Zeta Upsilon/Alma Kailey Ruggirello815 West Superior StAlma, MI 48801

Theta Eta/Western MichiganBreanna Venier1702 Fraternity Village DrKalamazoo, MI 49006

MiSSOuRiGamma Nu/Southeast Missouri State Ashley NaegerAlpha Xi Delta1000 Towers Circle; Group JCape Girardeau, MO 63701

Epsilon Xi/Missouri St. LouisChelsea Newberry8142 Natural Bridge RdSt. Louis, MO 49307

NEBRASkARho/Nebraska LincolnEllen Poly1619 R StLincoln, NE 63121

Gamma Delta/Nebraska OmahaLindsey SullivanAlpha Xi DeltaPO Box #196001 Dodge StOmaha, NE 68182

NEVADAIota Epsilon/Nevada Las VegasMaureen Russell1350 E Flamingo Rd Ste 13BBox 3433Las Vegas, NV 89119

NEw HAMPSHiRETau/New HampshireEmily Gurciullo3 Strafford AveDurham, NH 45056

Theta Psi/DartmouthLaura DeNatelAlpha Xi DeltaDartmouth College HB 5205Hanover, NH 03755

NEw JERSEyEpsilon Lambda/RiderKatie OldenburgRider UniversityPO Box 55897Trenton, NJ 08638

Iota Nu/Monmouth Tara McMenamin431 Cedar AveStudent Box 49West Long Branch, NJ 07764

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NEw MEXiCOTheta Omega/New Mexico State 200 Greek ComplexAlpha Xi DeltaLas Cruces, NM 88003

NEw yORkEta/SyracuseColleen Casey125 Euclid AveSyracuse, NY 13210

Delta Zeta/Long Island/CW PostAmanda Nastasi720 Northern BlvdHillwood CommonsGreenvale, NY 11548

Delta Lambda/Rochester Institute of TechnologyAshley SaucierAlpha Xi Delta6200 Kimball DrRochester, NY 14623

Zeta Phi/Binghamton Lindsey Gina61 Front StBinghamton, NY 13902

Theta Theta/Brooklyn Nora Torres2985 Ave X Apt 2BBrooklyn, NY 11234

Theta Kappa/SUNY AlbanyRina RichardsonSUNY Albany130 CC Box1400 Washington AveAlbany, NY 12222

Alpha Beta/CornellSara Messelaar115 The KnollIthaca, NY 14850

NORtH CAROliNAGamma Phi/East Carolina Kerianne Gilmartin508 East 11th StGreenville, NC 27858

Epsilon Gamma/Western Carolina Anna DattiloAlpha Xi DeltaPO Box 878Cullowhee, NC 28723

Zeta Tau/North Carolina AshevilleSara LenthallAlpha Xi DeltaOne University HeightsCPO 1200Asheville, NC 28804

Zeta Chi/North Carolina WilmingtonCorey WoodardAlpha Xi DeltaUNCW Student Union 209 601 South College RdWilmington, NC 28407

Theta Nu/Elon Jessica LindseyCampus Box 7006Elon, NC 27244

Iota Zeta/WingateAmber Kreisel211 E Wilson StCampus Box 1453Wingate, NC 28174

Iota Iota/Greensboro Brittany EckardStudent Activities Dept815 W Market StGreensboro, NC 27401

OHiOGamma/Mount Union Rachael Rose143 W SimpsonAlliance, OH 44601

Pi/OhioCarla Grimaldi16 S College StAthens, OH 45701

Psi/Ohio StateLauren White76 East 15th AveColumbus, OH 43201

Beta Mu/Bowling Green StateAlyssa Nolan220 Thurstin AveBowling Green, OH 43403

Beta Xi/MariettaKatherine Knight322 Fifth StMarietta, OH 45750

Beta Tau/Kent State Christin Collins571 S Lincoln St Kent, OH 44240

Gamma Tau/Ohio Northern Brittany Cowgill402 W College AveUnit 1060Ada, OH 45810

Delta Pi/Defiance CollegeSamantha Wannamaker701 N ClintonDefiance, OH 43512

Zeta Theta/Wright StateShelley WestfallAlpha Xi DeltaWright State University3640 Colonel Glenn HwyGalion, OH 45435

Zeta Nu/MiamiEmily Hanks377 Shriver CenterOxford, OH 45056

Theta Upsilon/Youngstown State Audra Dill1 University PlazaYoungstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH 44555

Theta Chi/ToledoJamie Jakubowski2999 W BancroftUnit G-2Toledo, OH 43606

OklAHOMAIota Delta/Central OklahomaChloe Campbell319 E ThatcherEdmond, OK 73034

PENNSylVANiABeta Lambda/Penn State Katherine PattonAlpha Xi Delta13 Wolf HallUniversity Park, PA 16802

Gamma Sigma/ThielHeidi SyderAlpha Xi Delta75 College Ave.Greenville, PA 12165

Delta Kappa/Slippery RockJaclyn ApplegarthSlippery Rock UniversityB-105 University UnionSlippery Rock, PA 16057

Delta Nu/Indiana U of PennsylvaniaAlpha Xi DeltaLoren Pribish201 Pratt Dr104 Pratt Hall - IUPIndiana, PA 15701

Zeta Eta/West Chester Sykes Student UnionWest Chester UniversityWest Chester, PA 54935

Theta Alpha/Millersville Michele LehmanAlpha Xi Delta c/o SMC Box #110Millersville, PA 17551

Iota Mu/Lycoming Amanda Herrick700 College PlaceCampus Box 211Williamsport, PA 17701

SOutH CAROliNAEpsilon Iota/Newberry Bethany PoppeNewberry College Box 2862100 College StNewberry, SC 29108

SOutH DAkOtAEpsilon/South DakotaMikala Semerad214 N PlumVermillion, SD 57069

Epsilon Eta/South Dakota State Theresa Dendinger1203 Eighth StBrookings, SD 57006

tENNESSEEGamma Theta/East Tennessee State Ashley BishopAlpha Xi DeltaETSU PO Box 70276Johnson City, TN 37614

Theta Pi/Christian Brothers Cayce Densford650 East Parkway SouthBox #T-4Memphis, TN 38104

tEXASBeta Alpha/TexasMelissa Fera2508 Rio GrandeAustin, TX 78705

Delta Psi/Texas State San MarcosMegan Charron103 Mosscliff CircleSan Marcos, TX 78666

Zeta Lambda/Texas Wesleyan Britni Hollar1201 Wesleyan StFt Worth, TX 76105

Theta Lambda/Southwestern Katherine Alfaro1001 E University BlvdSU Box 7472Georgetown, TX 78626

Iota Eta/Texas El PasoKristin Mena106 Union WestEl Paso, TX 79968

ViRgiNiADelta Mu/Old Dominion Christine Halloran1600 W 49th StNorfolk, VA 23508

Iota Alpha/George MasonSarah JonesAlpha Xi Delta-GMU4400 University DrFairfax, VA 22030

wASHiNgtONNu/U of WashingtonJillian Greenaway1616 NE 50th StSeattle, WA 98105

Epsilon Zeta/Eastern Washington Colleen Olson324 2nd StCheney, WA 99004

wESt ViRgiNiADelta/Bethany Elizabeth StegerPO Box 539Bethany, WV 26032

Iota/West VirginiaClaire Barth618 Spruce StMorgantown, WV 26505

Beta Sigma/West Virginia Wesleyan Megan MoranMSC #184; WVWC59 College AveBuckhannon, WV 26201

Gamma Beta/Marshall Leslie Collins1645 5th AveHuntington, WV 25703

Epsilon Theta/West Liberty StateMystin JohnsonBox 5A Main HallWest Liberty State CollegeWest Liberty, WV 26074

wiSCONSiNBeta Psi/Carroll Danielle Olson100 N East AveWaukesha, WI 53186

Delta Alpha/Wisconsin LaCrosseCarrie Collister1725 State St212 Cartwright Center Box #216La Crosse, WI 54601

Delta Tau/Wisconsin OshkoshErika KileyAlpha Xi Delta 550 Algoma BlvdOshkosh, WI 54901

Epsilon Alpha/Wisconsin Eau ClaireMegan JohnsonAlpha Xi Delta1004 South FarwellEau Claire, WI 54701

Theta Epsilon/Marquette Megan Everson919 N 14th StMilwaukee, WI 53233

Theta Tau/Marian Abigail Hoffman750 E Division StBox #492Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Iota Lambda/St. Norbert Angela SchneiderAlpha Xi DeltaCampus Center SORRSt. Norbert College100 Grant StDe Pere, WI 54115


AlABAMA*AUBURN-OPELIKA

Emily Doucette1436 S Donahue Dr Apt BAuburn, AL [email protected]

BIRMINGHAMMeredith [email protected]

HUNTSVILLE-MADISON COUNTY

Nancy Varbrough Harris919 Tascoca DrHuntsville, AL [email protected]

ARiZONAPHOENIX

Jeannie Swindle7640 N 22nd StPhoenix, AZ 85020602.749.1102

TUCSONKris Lantz62 W Marble Canyon DrOro Valley, AZ 85755520.575.8810kris‑[email protected]

CAliFORNiADIABLO VALLEY

Joan Marable166 Valley Hill DrMorage, CA [email protected]

LONG BEACH Mary Gibson 6731 Belice St Long Beach, CA 90815 562.431.4443 [email protected]

LOS ANGELESKrista Stilley1805 N Kingsley Dr Apt 101Los Angeles, CA [email protected]

NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Deborah Norton4624 Arrowhead CtOceanside, CA [email protected]

ORANGE COUNTYJacquelynn Avakian6626 E Wardlow RdLong Beach, CA [email protected]

SAN FERNANDO VALLEYJanis Rosebrook1144 Rosedale Ave #3Glendale, CA [email protected]

SANTA CLARA VALLEYBonnie Prystas550 Tioga CtSunnyvale, CA [email protected]

STANISLAUSTaya Matthews2425 Continental DrModesto, CA [email protected]

STEINBECKJanet Beals116 11th StPacific Grove, CA [email protected]

COlORADODENVER

Paula Kokesch Holdren9353 S Holland WayLittleton, CO [email protected]

PIKES PEAK AREAJo Weilbrenner1125 Tari DrColorado Springs, CO [email protected]

CONNECtiCutGREATER HARTFORD

Julie Landry144 Chesterwood TerraceSouthington, CT [email protected]

SOUTHERN CONNECTI-CUT/WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Lynne McNamee27 Anderson AveMilford, CT [email protected]

DElAwAREWILMINGTON

Joann Nyhus Thompson20 Chilmark CtBear, DE [email protected]

FlORiDABREVARD COUNTY

Helen Carroll847 Hawksbill Island DrSatellite Beach, FL [email protected]

DELANDPhyllis HopkinsPO Box 405Pierson, FL 32180828.883.5844Email: Susan [email protected]

FT. MYERSMary Pate Keiser16905 Timberlakes Dr SWFt. Myers, FL [email protected]

GAINESVILLE Stefanie Nelson 375 SE Sylvan Way Keystone Heights, FL 32656 352.672.1126 [email protected]

NAPLESMartha Jean Gordon5921 Bermuda LnNaples, FL [email protected]

ORLANDOJill Auxier1535 Catherine StOrlando, FL [email protected]

PALM BEACHTJ Parker3235 NW 29th AveBoca Raton, FL [email protected]

PINELLAS COUNTYJulie McHugh13747 Forest Lake DrLargo, FL [email protected]

SARASOTADonna Worthley1025 Lucia DrPunta Gorda, FL [email protected]

TALLAHASSEEJudy Levy2112 Deerfield DrTallahassee, FL [email protected]

TAMPADenise Leibermann6634 Dolphin Cove DrApollo Beach, FL [email protected]

gEORgiAATLANTA-FULTON COUNTY

Kate Martin1117 Glenrose St SESmyma, GA [email protected]

ATLANTA SOUTH METRODebbie Brockman210 Brookclear LnFayetteville, GA [email protected]

MIDTOWN-BUCKHEAD Patsy Fostvedt 102 Ivy Mill Way Dallas, GA 30157 404.993.4402 [email protected]

illiNOiSBLOOMINGTON-NORMAL

Kelly Heim605 Ironwood Country Club DrNormal, IL [email protected]

CHICAGO CITYJulie Dillon3653 N Ravenswood AveChicago, IL [email protected]

CHICAGO NORTH SHORESarah Filler1210 Central StEvanston, IL [email protected] or [email protected]

ROCKFORDDeirdre Shugart5454 Lambeth DrRockford, IL [email protected]

SPRINGFIELDVivian Bennett HeldPO Box 9094Springfield, IL [email protected]

iNDiANAINDIANAPOLIS

Shari Vickery374 Hall CtNoblesville, IN [email protected]

iOwACEDAR RAPIDS

Amy Gaffney‑Ingalls152 Westview Dr NWCedar Rapids, IA [email protected]

IOWA CITYJulie Holmes540 Augusta Cir #11North Liberty, IA [email protected]

MT. PLEASANTJean Reschly2505 Marsh AveMt. Pleasant, IA [email protected]

lOuiSiANANEW ORLEANS

Tracey Cannon2116 Vineyard LnHarvey, LA [email protected]

MARylANDCHESAPEAKE

Janet Gleason White6720 Briarcliff DrClinton, MD [email protected]

MARYLAND METROTerri [email protected]

Alumnae Association DirectorySisters just like you are having fun and making new friends at Alpha Xi Delta alumnae association meetings! To get involved, simply contact one of the Sisters listed below. If you don’t see an association in your area and you want to start one, please contact Assistant Director of Alumnae Development Sara Konopka at [email protected] or 317.872-3500.


MASSACHuSEttSGREATER BOSTON

Jillian Potts4 Megan’s WayMansfield, MA [email protected]

MiCHigANANN ARBOR

Marian West2222 Fuller Ct #1013AAnn Arbor, MI [email protected]

OAKLAND Mary Beth Halushka4314 Gaylord DrTroy, MI [email protected]

SAGINAW VALLEYAmy Kraenzlein800 E Meadowbrook DrMidland, MI [email protected]

WESTERN WAYNE COUNTY

Suellyn Sekulich343 Fort Dearborn StDearborn, MI 48124313.565.7193

MiNNESOtAMINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL

Mary Lou Allen10312 Wentworth Ave SBloomington, MN [email protected]

MiSSOuRiGREATER KANSAS CITY MO/KS

Leslie Nelson8421 Main StKansas City, MO [email protected]

ST. LOUISAline Newmann12546 Starspur LnSt. Louis, MO [email protected]

NEBRASkAOMAHA

Cheryl Miller9011 Sue CtPlattsmouth, NE [email protected]

NEw JERSEyNORTHERN NEW JERSEY

Virginia Drick Messing37 Birch StWest Orange, NJ [email protected]

NEVADALAS VEGAS

Nicole Buntrock5055 W Hacienda Ave #2053Las Vegas, NV [email protected]

NEw yORkALBANY-SCHENECTADY

Elizabeth Friedland1449 Western AveAlbany, NY 12203518.459.4084Email: Karen Singerle [email protected]

BUFFALOBarbara Michalski72 Sandhurst LnWilliamsville, NY [email protected]

NEW YORK Shannon Swaggerty45 Wall St Apt 510New York, NY 10005516.205.3226nycpresident@nycalphaxidel‑ta.org

ROCHESTERVirginia Vorhis43 Jordan RdPittsford, NY [email protected]

NORtH CAROliNATRIANGLE (RALEIGH)

Lori Bruhns1604 Ainsworth BlvdHillsborough, NC [email protected]

WESTERN Jolene McGill202 Lower Edgewood RdCandler, NC [email protected]

OHiOAKRON

Laura King266 E Caston RdAkron, OH [email protected]

ALLIANCEAnne Freshly3500 Rambo AveAlliance, OH [email protected]

CINCINNATIJennifer Newsome2111 Sutton Rd Unit CCincinnati, OH [email protected]

CLEVELANDMichelle Whittington‑Davey986 Valley Creek DrEastlake, OH [email protected]

COLUMBUSShannon Burt1270 Fareharm DrNew Albany, OH [email protected]

CUYAHOGA WEST SHORE

Deanne Reeve 1491 S Yorkshire Dr Broadview Heights, OH 44147 [email protected]

DAYTONMarilyn Thompson3117 Casler AveBeavercreek, OH [email protected]

NEWARK-GRANVILLELaura Kurtz758 New Burg StGranville, OH [email protected]

SPRINGFIELDAmanda Shaw Timmons660 W Sparrow RdSpringfield, OH [email protected]

TOLEDOPatricia Hoag660 HawthorneSylvania, OH [email protected]

WARRENSusan King951 Thistle Pl SEWarren, OH [email protected]

YOUNGSTOWNDeborah Remias3644 Orchard Hill DrCanfield, OH [email protected]

OklAHOMA OKLAHOMA CITY

Jennifer Green 7200 S Hiwassee Guthrie, OK 73044 405.401.2964 [email protected]

OREgONCORVALLIS

Judith Brazee1727 NW 11th StCorvallis, OR [email protected]

PENNSylVANiAPHILADELPHIA

Diana Rizzo707 General Scott RdKing of Prussia, PA [email protected]

PITTSBURGAlison Nee Calderone601 Dewalt DrPittsburg, PA [email protected]

tENNESSEEKNOXVILLE

Karen Hardin615 Mountain Pass LnKnoxville, TN [email protected]

MEMPHISMelissa Brownlee1729 Meadow Bark CoveCordova, TN [email protected]

tEXASARLINGTON

Jennifer Jacobs [email protected]

AUSTINLarissa De Luna9801 Stonelake #425Austin, TX [email protected] or Amy Martin, [email protected]

BAY AREA HOUSTON-GALVESTON

Jennie Hampton3607 Acorn Wood WayHouston, TX [email protected]

BRAZOS VALLEYJudy Sellhorn Bochner5111 Bellerive Bend DrCollege Station, TX [email protected]

DALLASShelley Smith1709 Elizabeth DrCarrollton, TX [email protected]

HOUSTONAmber Dowell16914 Melvin Oaks CtHouston, TX [email protected]

SAN ANTONIOJennifer Thompson2511 Trinity CtSan Antonio, TX [email protected]

ViRgiNiANORTHERN VIRGINIA

Beth Ann Eadie7905 Dassett Court T‑2Annandale, VA [email protected]

TIDEWATERPaula Fuss4256 Greenleaf DrChesapeake, VA [email protected]

WARRENSusan King951 Thistle Pl SEWarren, OH [email protected]

wASHiNgtONSEATTLE

Donna Schneider14549 30th Ave NEShoreline, WA [email protected]

wiSCONSiNGREATER MILWAUKEE

Cari Wallenfang609 Laureate DrPewaukee, WI 53072262.695.8734gmaa‑[email protected]

MADISONMary Pauline Goers711 Pirate Island Rd #6Monona, WI [email protected]

*Directory contact information was gathered from the 2008 alumnae association annual reports received at Fraternity Headquarters by May 1, 2008.


’86, casts Alpha Xi Delta’s vote on NPC matters and is the liaison between our Fraternity and the 25 other groups.

Each fraternity may also name three alternate NPC delegates. Jane Hooper Sutton, Western Carolina ’75, Erin Mac-donald Peck, Eastern Washington ’95, and Nancy Fehrmann Gainer, Iowa State ’69, serve in these positions. These Sis-ters fulfill many of the same responsibili-ties as Michele but do not vote.

Does Alpha Xi Delta have a special role in NPC?As highlighted in the spring Quill, this year our Fraternity entered into NPC’s Executive Committee rotation, which is based on when each sorority joined NPC. Only four times in the history of NPC and our Fraternity has an Alpha Xi Delta been a member of the Executive Committee.

In addition to being one of our al-ternate delegates, Jane Hooper Sutton serves as NPC Treasurer, a position she’ll hold until October 2009. She will then serve as NPC Secretary until 2011. From 2011-2013 Jane will serve as NPC Executive Committee Chair and Chair-man of the Conference.

what does NPC do?NPC ensures that all women’s fraterni-ties work toward the same goals: promot-ing values, education, leadership, friend-ships, cooperation and citizenship. what’s the connection between NPC and a College Panhellenic?NPC appoints Area Advisors to serve as the liaison between the College Panhel-lenic, the Conference and the inter/na-tional officers of the women’s fraterni-ties represented on a particular campus. As advisor she interprets NPC policies and advises the College Panhellenic on recruitment, educational programming and leadership training.

Watch for additional Quill articles on NPC, College Panhellenics and Alumnae Pan-hellenics as Alpha Xi Delta continues its leadership role within the organization.

The spring Quill mistakenly indicated Alpha Xi Delta assumes the NPC Chair in 2013. We actually assume that role in 2011.

Just as inter/nation-al sororities have the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), col-legiate sorority women have their own orga-nization – the College Panhellenic Association. What is this organiza-tion and how does it relate to NPC? Let’s take a look.

what is a College Panhellenic?A College Panhellenic coordinates re-cruitment; develops and maintains sorority life on campus; develops and maintains inter-sorority relations; and offers scholarship and leadership-devel-opment programming. A campus must have at least two chapters of NPC sorori-ties to have a College Panhellenic.

which sororities belong to NPC?Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Al-pha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Phi Sigma Sigma, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Delta Tau, Sig-ma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Theta Phi Alpha and Zeta Tau Alpha.

what is NPC?NPC is the national organization that speaks on behalf of these 26 women’s fraternities. Each fraternity has a del-egate who represents her organization within NPC. Our national delegate, Mi-chele Herbst Evink, South Dakota State

Standing Strong for Women Alpha Xi Delta’s leadership role in Panhellenic affairs.

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Congratulations to Sisters who are serving as president of their

College Panhellenic.

Rebekah Anderson, North Carolina Asheville

Kristin Barker, Northern Michigan

Christy Cure, New Orleans

Angelina Faulkner, Rochester Institute of Technology

Paige Halpin, Monmouth

Jessica Lane, Dartmouth

Kerry Lee, Texas State San Marcos

Sarah Levering, Wingate

Lauren McHugh, New Hampshire

Katie O’Neill, Cornell

Hannah Robinson, West Georgia

Maria Smith, Cal State Stanislaus

Stephanie Tucker, North Carolina Wilmington

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Changes to Quill Submission DeadlinesPlease note that submission deadline dates for The Quill have been changed to the following:

Summer issue: April 1Fall/winter issue: August 15Spring issue: December 1You can continue to submit news and photos online or send them to

the Quill Editor at Fraternity Headquarters.

Alpha Xi Delta Recognized by its Peers

During the annual College Fraternity Editors Association (CFEA) awards cer-

emony, Alpha Xi Delta was recognized for excellence in written and electronic

communications. The Fraternity received first place in the Short News Feature

category for “Everybody Needs a Buddy,” which highlighted Patricia Pfeiffer

Quigg, Penn State ’49, and her Reading Buddy program. “Simply Divine,” which

showcased Phoebe Greenleaf Harper, Lake Forest ’57, and Naked Mountain Win-

ery, received an honorable mention in the Long News Feature category. Both

stories were part of the spring 2007 Quill.

Alpha Xi Delta received third place in the Campaign-Specific Website cat-

egory for Kappa Chapter’s recolonization website. Alpha Xi Delta will return to

the University of Illinois this fall to recolonize our Kappa Chapter.

Chapters Receive New Website Templates This summer the Fraternity launched the Group Interactive Network (GIN) system. This secure web-based member portal helps strengthen chapter organization and communication by providing calendars, phone/email lists, discussion boards, email and text message listservs, study group matching, point system tracking and much more.

Another plus is that the GIN system provides a website for each chapter, with text and photos that can easily be edited without a webmaster or extensive techni-cal knowledge. The new system also pro-vides website consistency as we continue to build the Alpha Xi Delta brand.

Greeks Hit the HillAlpha Xi Delta undergraduate leaders and alumnae joined representatives of the National Panhellenic Conference and North-American Interfraternity Conference this spring in Washington, D.C. Their purpose was to advocate for passage of the Collegiate Housing Infrastructure Act (H.R. 643/S. 638) and the College Fire Prevention Act (H.R. 642).

Donations for student-life safety and capital improve-ments are currently not tax deductible for donors. The pas-sage of H.R. 643 would allow tax-deductible contributions to not-for-profit student housing entities to be used for the same purposes that a college or university could use these contributions.

Prior to the trip to the Hill, student leaders participated in two days of comprehensive training coordinated by the Capi-tal Fraternal Caucus, a group of Greek alumni with advocacy and public policy experience. Following the visit by Alpha Xi Delta representatives, the Honorable Deborah Pryce, Ohio State ’70, who serves Ohio’s 15th District, became a sponsor of the Collegiate Housing Infrastructure Act.

Following their Capitol Hill visit, Alpha Xi Delta representatives met with Deborah Pryce, Ohio State ‘70, (center) who serves Ohio’s 15th District. Congresswoman Pryce became a sponsor of the Collegiate Housing Infrastructure Act. Representing Alpha Xi Delta on Capitol Hill were Assistant Director of Alumnae Relations Sara Des Jean Konopka, col-legian Rebecca Kjellsen, South Dakota ‘05, Foundation Director Kendra Becker Lewis and National Governmental Relations Chair Sheri Edwards O’Connell.



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CALIFORNIA

Stanislaus Alumnae Association

During the holiday season, alumnae wrapped and donated

Christmas gifts to a local family. The items were given to the

Children’s Crisis Center in Turlock, which provides shelter and

counseling for children.—Aurora Al-Kass, [email protected]

COLORADO

Denver Alumnae Association

The highlight of the year was renewing a past tradition of

celebrating Founders’ Day with Sisters from Colorado Springs. A

delicious luncheon, silent auction, new and renewed friendships,

and a beautiful ceremony made it a very special day.—Barb

Stover, [email protected]

DELAWARE

Theta Gamma, University of Delaware

The chapter earned the top award in the Greek Chapter

Assessment Program (CAP) and also had the highest GPA of 3.44.

This is the highest Greek GPA ever achieved on the UD campus.

The Theta Gammas are also proud of Sister Brittany Johnson who

is serving as president of the Panhellenic Council.—Meaghan

Jones, [email protected]

FLORIDA

Theta Omicron, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

During this year’s Continuous Open Bidding, the chapter held

a Mad Hatter-style tea party and invited Sisters to contribute all

kinds of teacups. Members also brought along a lot of their own

AlphaXiDeltaitems,suchasphotographsandplaques,togive

the party a personal touch. At one of their other parties, potential

new members were taught a dance from the movie Old School,

which the chapter originally performed for Sigma Chi Fraternity’s

Derby Days event. Total was reached by extending bids to seven

amazing women.—Tess Doeffinger, [email protected]

Carroll | Beta Psi Sisters hosted their annual spaghetti dinner fund-raiser for Camp Pow Wow, which attracted more than 300 people this year. Nearly $1,250 was raised to help children with special needs attend summer camp.—Rebecca Kootstra, [email protected]

Delaware | Each month, Kristen Braun and her Theta Gamma Sisters read to students in alumna Kim Blevin’s kindergarten classroom at McVey Elementary School.

Member News


Theta Sigma, University of Central Florida

The chapter took second place in Kappa Delta Sorority’s fund-

raiser benefiting Prevent Child Abuse Florida and won first place

in Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity’s Toys For Tots charity event.

Sisters hosted their own annual philanthropy, Breakfast with

Alpha Xi. All of the campus fraternities participated to win a

breakfast hosted by Theta Sigma Sisters. To be crowned the win-

ner, each fraternity was invited to the chapter house and was

asked to bring new, unwrapped toys for donation to the BETA

Center for underprivileged children. Overall, Sisters donated

more than 1,000 toys.

Sisters volunteered to help build a house for a local family

with Habitat for Humanity. They helped put up the framework,

construct the roof and insulate the home, among many other

tasks.—Heather Robbins, [email protected]

GEORGIA

Gamma Eta, Georgia Institute of Technology

For the second year in a row, Gamma Eta won the campus

homecoming competition, this year themed “Knights of Tech

Tower.” Sisters swept the competitions by winning first place in a

tissue-paper display, the Ramblin’ Wreck contraption contest, the

Ugly Man on Campus fund-raiser and the 9-Ball competition. Sisters

placed second in the Medieval Costume Contest and Tech Trivia

Night events.—Sandhya Anantharaman, [email protected]

Iota Theta, Southern Polytechnic State University

The chapter hosted its first Coffee House recruitment event in

one of the dorm study rooms on campus, complete with coffee,

hot chocolate, good food and the friendly faces of Iota Theta

Sisters. Games were played, such as Taboo and Apples to Apples,

which made for a hilarious time.

Iota Theta hosted its third annual weeklong Easter Bash.

Sisters stuffed 900 Easter eggs with candy and raffle tickets, hid

the eggs on campus at night and awarded prizes to the raffle

winners at the end of the week. Other activities included painting

their Greek letters on the big campus rock with the men from Pi

Kappa Phi Fraternity and hosting a program with the SPSU police

on how to stay safe on campus. A pizza party for the SPSU cam-

pus rounded out the week.—Britny Bauer, bbauer891@gmail.

com

IDAHO

Epsilon Psi, Boise State University

For the third year in a row, Sisters volunteered at the MISTI PIDS

party at St. Luke’s Hospital. Children who were patients at St.

Luke’s, along with their parents, played a variety of games at

the party to earn tickets. The tickets were then exchanged for

prizes donated by Boise businesses. Sisters maintained the prize

room and interacted with all of the children.—Tawnee Haber,

[email protected]

Florida International | Public relations vice president Vanessa Lopez (far left) and Geraldine Llaca (far right) planned a successful 15th anniversary celebration for Theta Xi Chapter. In attendance were 130 Sisters, including National Vice President Sandra Edwards. Chapter founders in attendance were (beginning second from left) Karina Fajardo, Christine Vazquez, Gypsy Bachiller, Rosa Vega, Susie Chavez, Elizabeth Barro, Arleen Tamargo, Rocio Crespo and Martha Reinhold.—Vanessa Lopez, [email protected]


INDIANA

Alpha Eta, Purdue University

Spring semester started off with the chapter’s Executive

Committee members being invited to Fraternity Headquarters

for team-building and goal-setting activities. The next weekend

Alpha Eta leaders took a road trip to St. Louis for area-wide

training at the University of Missouri St. Louis. It was a great

opportunity for Sisters to share information about their positions

and exchange ideas.

Alpha Eta Sisters also participated in the Purdue University

Dance Marathon, an 18-hour dance-a-thon whose proceeds go

to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Five Sisters repre-

sented the chapter and met some of the amazing families that

Riley has helped and heard their stories.—Camryn Hormann and

Lauren Clarke, [email protected]

Beta Pi, Indiana University

More than 85 percent of the chapter participated in the

university’s Dance Marathon, which raised over $1 million for

Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Sisters served on every

committee, from Accounting to Entertainment. Forty women

represented Alpha Xi Delta as dancers and stayed awake and

standing for the 36-hour marathon.

During the chapter’s own service event, Sisters invited chil-

drenfromCrestmontKidstothechapterhouseforabarbeque

and games. Sisters also hosted a holiday party for the children,

ate dinner with their guests and decorated cookies together.

After dinner the children received presents, such as winter coats,

remote-controlled cars and Barbie dolls.—Danielle Leimbach,

[email protected]

MARYLAND

Chesapeake Alumnae Association

International adoption was the theme of the association’s recent

meeting. After lunch, guest speaker Carole Baltzell showed slides

of her trip to China with her daughter and son-in-law to show

her 13-year-old granddaughter her birthplace. As Carole showed

pictures of the Chinese orphanage where her granddaughter had

lived, she also told the story of her granddaughter’s adoption.

Katherine Wells shared anecdotes about the adoption of her

two Chinese daughters; Laura Flynn spoke about international

adoptions and told of the adoption of her four children from

Kazakhstan. It was a pleasure to have one of Laura’s daughters,

Ryleigh, come to the meeting.—Susan Robinson, susanbet@

verizon.net

Chesapeake Alumnae Association | International adoption was discussed at a recent association meeting. What did Sisters learn? Read the association’s news, at right.

North Carolina Wilmington | After their pinning ceremony, new members of Zeta Chi Chapter were presented with white roses by the men of Sigma Nu Fraternity at UNCW.— Corey Woodard, [email protected]

South Dakota | Epsilon Chapter’s advisory board and Executive Committee met for a goal-setting session for the chapter.—Alyssa Block, [email protected]


MISSOURI

Gamma Nu, Southeast Missouri State University

Gamma Nu Sisters teamed up with Sisters from the University of

Missouri-St. Louis to raise donations to make teddy bears for the

Evangelical Children’s Home in St. Louis. Volunteers chose the

bears, stuffed them, gave them a heart and made each one a

personalized birth certificate. Build-A-Bear Workshop® donated

to First Book a portion of the sale of each bear.—Amy Malpocker,

[email protected]

Epsilon Xi, University of Missouri-St. Louis

The chapter held a 40th-anniversary

celebration, which attracted Sisters who

were in the chapter when it was installed,

as well as Sisters from other chapters. The

celebration included a meet and greet,

luncheon, slideshow and time for collegians

to get to know alumnae.—Casey Cowhey,

[email protected]

NEBRASKA

Rho, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

During Rho’s annual Tiki Roast, attendees

from across campus came to the chapter

house to hear live bands and eat pork

sandwiches prepared by Sisters and the men

of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Tiki Roast made

$3,200, which was given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

During Winter Formal, members of the Rho Parents Club vol-

unteered their time as servers and provided the ladies and their

dates with a three-course meal. Later in the evening, everyone

went to the Del Ray in downtown Lincoln for a night of danc-

ing.—Sarah Meyers, [email protected]

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Theta Psi, Dartmouth College

During Dartmouth’s annual Order of Omega awards ceremony,

Theta Psi was named first runner-up for Scholarship and tied for

first place with Delta Delta Delta sorority for highest Greek GPA

with a 3.55 GPA for the past year. Katherine Robb, Panhellenic

Council president, was named Greek Person of the Year for

her commitment to improving Dartmouth’s Greek community;

Jessica Lane received the Emerging New Leader Award.

Theta Psi celebrated its 10th anniversary with an alum-

nae brunch that included speakers and a chapter slideshow.

Collegians enjoyed meeting and spending time with some of the

chapter’s founding Sisters.—Jessica Lane, [email protected]

NEW JERSEY

Iota Nu, Monmouth University

Sisters helped out during The Big Event, a campus activity where

all student organizations participated in a day of community

service. Sisters were assigned to a local church and helped

church members with gardening activities. Sisters continued

their community service by holding bake sales for the charity

Alex’s Lemonade Stand and writing letters for Up ‘til Dawn

for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.—Sara Chamberlain,

[email protected]

Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association | Association members and Sisters from nearby suburbs celebrated Founders’ Day with a tea at the home of Kathryn Yager Brown. Those in attendance included Joan La Mair Evenstad, Barbara Bauman Plochman, Veronica Pontarelli Toussaint, Joy Guttschow Vallesterol, Pam Butler James and Holly Leach Sunshine.—Jean Osterndorf Johnson

NEW YORK

Alpha Beta, Cornell University

In addition to recruiting nine new members (the largest fall new

member class on campus), Alpha Beta initiated 37 women this

spring. The chapter is thrilled to have these new Sisters who

have already shown great initiative by organizing a chapter-wide

philanthropy event to provide school supplies to local children.

The chapter’s outstanding work was recognized at this year’s

GreekAwardsBanquetasAlphaBetareceivedtheOutstanding

Financial Management and the Marj Converse Award for

Outstanding Contribution to the Panhellenic Association. The

Outstanding Greek Woman award was given to Natalie Gengel

for holding all of Cornell’s women’s pole-vaulting records and to

Jennifer Coico for shaving her head in support of pediatric cancer

research for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Maricella Perryman

was named Outstanding New Member and Judie Byndas received

the Distinguished Alumni Service award.

At the overnight Cornell/Ithaca College Relay For Life, Alpha

Beta supported the American Cancer Society and Sisters Sarah

Koblick and Sarah Shurpin, who were members of the Colleges


Against Cancer committee. Sisters

split into two teams to compete

against each other in fund raising. The

initiated members raised $1,090, but

it was the new member class that

won, raising $1,375. The teams’ top

fund-raisers were Shari Gitlin and

Katherine Joe.—Lynne Stechschulte,

[email protected]

Delta Lambda, Rochester Institute of Technology

Delta Lambda Chapter was recognized

at the Greek Awards Ceremony in

the following categories: Excellence

in Scholastic Achievement, Highest

Sorority GPA and Highest New

Member Class GPA for spring 2007.

Sisters Elizabeth Kiewiet was honored

as Scholar of the Year (4.0 GPA),

Angelina Faulkner received the Adelphea Award for Outstanding

Panhellenic Service and Katie Rahr was named Greek Woman of

the Year. —Jessica Berner, [email protected]

New York City Alumnae Association

Alumnae gathered for a business meeting to kick off 2008 and

enjoyed their annual Broadway Show Night in February. Sisters

attended the Tony Award-winning show Spring Awakening.—

Erin Arnold, [email protected]

NORTH CAROLINA

Zeta Tau, University of North Carolina, Asheville

The chapter’s most recent fund-raising events included raising

money for the Buncombe County Literacy Council (BCLC) in

Asheville and for a library at the Asheville YWCA. Sisters accepted

donations outside of Sam’s Club in downtown Asheville for the

Literacy Council, held reading sessions, painted children’s faces,

gave out books and generally had a great time being with each

other and helping the community. Sisters raised $400, which was

given to the BCLC to pay for reading tutors, classroom helpers

and programs at the Asheville Library.

Sisters continued to focus on reading when they stationed

themselves outside of a downtown grocery store to accept mon-

etary donations and gently used books. Some store customers

even went home and returned with armloads of books. Through

their efforts, Sisters raised more than $300 and collected 18

boxes of books for the new library. This library is free of charge

Bowling Green State | Beta Mu Sisters enjoyed a birthday ice cream celebration and the Fraternity’s Founders’ Day Ceremony, both on April 17.—Jill Bortel, [email protected]

and available to anyone in the community.—Ericka Champion,

[email protected]

OHIO

Pi, Ohio University

Money raised from the chapter’s Fuzzie Football tournament was

given to the charity Alex’s Lemonade Stand, which raises money

to fund cancer research. Sisters even set up a lemonade stand at

the football tournament to earn more funds for the charity.—

Natalie Piening, [email protected]

Psi Chapter, Ohio State University

Psi Chapter went global as Sisters traveled internationally to work

or study abroad. Among those traveling were Christina Cromlish,

who taught English to Arabic-speaking students in Morocco.

Hilary Bell traveled to Egypt to further her knowledge about

Egyptian history and Ola Siwkiewicz voyaged to Honduras with

Habitat for Humanity to build homes for the underprivileged.—

Stephanie Boch, [email protected]

Beta Xi, Marietta College

The chapter implemented a “Secret Sister” program called

Cora. Each week the Sister who is anonymously chosen as Cora

provides inspiration for other Sisters, such as writing letters of

encouragement or congratulating Sisters who receive high scores

on exams. And speaking of high scores, Beta Xi was recognized

for having the highest GPA of any organization on campus.—

Emily McGinty


Beta Tau, Bowling Green State University

At the annual Greek Awards Night, Beta Tau was honored for

achievements in academics, community service, philanthropy,

campus involvement, recruitment and retention. The chapter was

recognized at the Silver achievement level by placing above 80

percent in 10 award categories to capture the Chapter Excellence

Award.—Rachel Mandeville, [email protected]

Gamma Tau, Ohio Northern University

Gamma Tau held its first Capture Xi Flag event, which attracted 11

teams from across campus. Team members braved the cold and

had fun hunting down each other’s flags hidden throughout Ada

Memorial Park. The game culminated in a three-way tie, resulting in a

“sudden death” round. Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at ONU was the

eventual winner. Capture Xi Flag raised $280 for Stand Up for Kids:

Don’t Run Away, a national program with a recently established club

on the ONU campus.—Erin Millar, [email protected]

Zeta Nu, Miami University

Sisters and alumnae celebrated Founders’ Day at the Cincinnati

Woman’s Club, which included the Founders’ Day Ceremony,

brunch, lively conversation and recognizing Order of the Rose

Sisters. Thank you to the Cincinnati alumnae who organized

this event.

The chapter had a face-painting booth at Kidsfest, collected

children’s books for students in Chile and

participated in Greek fund-raising events

such as Punt, Pass & Kick, Mimbledon, Spirit

5K and Greek Spring Clean. In recognition

of Zeta Nu’s dedication to Greek community

improvement, the chapter received awards

for the following Greek pillars: scholarship,

service and philanthropy, community, and

brotherhood/sisterhood.

Zeta Nu initiated 47 new members this

spring. The new Sisters placed first in the uni-

versity’s Pledge Puddle Pull and joined their

initiated Sisters in Dad’s Weekend events.

The highlight of the weekend was the

Daddy-Daughter Dance at DiPaolo’s, which

included a buffet, dad-daughter slideshow

and dance. Other social activities included

Fuzzie and Friends, Superheroes, $5 prom,

and formal at the Century Theatre.

Zeta Nu’s annual meeting will be held

October 5, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the Alpha Xi

Deltasuite.Ifyouhavequestions,pleasecon-

tact Jess Emerick at [email protected].

PENNSYLVANIA

Iota Mu, Lycoming College

The chapter raised nearly $250 for the National Center for Missing

and Exploited Children during its annual kickball tournament.

The tournament, which featured 11 teams from across campus,

continued Iota Mu’s tradition of helping children in need.—

Ashley Wislock, [email protected]

SOUTH DAKOTA

Epsilon Eta, South Dakota State University

The chapter reached Total, which is 50 members, for the second

semester in a row. Even with an outstanding recruitment, the

chapter continued to hold events, such as a barbeque and a

“Greeks at the Game” event, to promote the chapter and

develop interest with unaffiliated women in sorority life.—Tara

Tschetter, [email protected]

TEXAS

Beta Alpha, University of Texas at Austin

Beta Alpha had the privilege of initiating 30 wonderful women

into its chapter. Sisters held an exciting Crush Party at a

downtown Austin club and later, a James Bond-themed Date

Party. Sisters participated in the annual Buddy Walk, benefiting

those with Down syndrome, held a bake sale in front of the

Pinellas County (Florida) Alumnae Association | Alumnae gathered at the home of Dr. Bonnie Clark Jefferis for a musical celebration of Alpha Xi Delta. Bonnie accompanied the group on her marimba as Sisters sang Fraternity songs, including one for the Candle Pass Ceremony for then-engaged Sister Julie Marshall McHugh. Front row:� Marguerite Wilder, Julie Marshall McHugh. Back row:� Nancy McSwain Phipps, Joan Clark, Mari Blaquiere Wilder, Bonnie Clark Jefferis, Carol Hopkins, Pat Palmateer, Eleanor Cochrane, Helen Tulenko, Jan Loper Barris and Patsy Berry.


chapter house and raised $200 for the Austin Miracle League,

an organization that sponsors a baseball league for children with

physical and mental disabilities.—Brittney Dimes, b_dimes@mail.

utexas.edu

Delta Psi, Texas State University-San Marcos

AttheannualGreekAwardsBanquet,DeltaPsiwasrecognized

for outstanding service for donating more than 2,000 cans to San

Marcos’s annual Thanksgiving canned food drive. The chapter

also raised and donated more than $2,200 to Special Olympics

Texas and hosted a Project Prom at the local high school. In

additon, Delta Psi received recognition for its outstanding

retention rate.—Catherine Sdao, [email protected]

VIRGINIA

Delta Mu, Old Dominion University

The chapter is thrilled about reaching total and initiating 17

wonderful ladies. Sisters also raised more than $3,000 during

the chapter’s Battle of the Bands competition, with proceeds

benefiting the local Ronald McDonald House.—Kerry Heyman,

[email protected]

WASHINGTON

Nu Chapter, University of Washington; Seattle Alumnae Association

Pickle Mix, which has been a chapter tradition for nearly 100

years, started when Nu collegians asked their mothers if they

could bring canned items to school to supplement meals at the

chapter house. Collegians received such items such as relishes,

jams, vegetables and fruits, but the majority of donations were

pickles. This annual event, coined by the collegians as Pickle

Mix, occurs on the first Monday of November. Over the years,

silent and live auctions have been added to the event to raise

scholarship money for Nu collegians.

More than 80 collegians and alumnae attended this year’s

event, as well as several parents who donated auction items.

Fran Masters and Jan Leightner, former National Foundation

officers, were also in attendance. At the end of the evening

more than $2,000 had been raised for the collegiate scholarship

fund.—Terri Tesar Roush, [email protected]

WEST VIRGINIA

Beta Sigma, West Virginia Wesleyan College

A new philanthropy service program was started this year to help

children and the Buckhannon community. Each Sister bought

a children’s book, read it aloud and recorded the story on a

CD. The CDs were donated to the Stockert Youth Center so

each child could read along with Sisters as they listened to the

CD.—Carlee Gault, [email protected]

Gamma Beta, Marshall University

For the second consecutive year, Gamma Beta was honored as

a “Chapter of Excellence” by the campus Panhellenic Council.

Gamma Beta reached Total during recruitment, welcoming 26

new members into the chapter. In February, Sisters made and

delivered Valentine’s Day cards to children at Cabell-Huntington

Hospital.—Brenna Slavens, [email protected]

WISCONSIN

Delta Alpha, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

Chapter Sisters participated in Relay for Life and raised more

than $500 for the American Cancer Society. A least one Sister

was walking at all times during the 12-hour event.—Marissa

Knabach, [email protected]

Theta Epsilon, Marquette University

During recruitment, potential new members and Sisters got to

know each other better by decorating T-shirts for teddy bears

or making a fleece-knot blanket, all of which were donated to

University of Alabama at Birmingham | Theta Phi held its annual Jail-N-Bail and raised more than $4,000 for Camp Smile-A-Mile, a Birmingham organization that provides recreational and educational experiences for young cancer patients and their families at no cost. Each member “arrested” three people and had that person bailed out for a certain monetary value.—Audrey Paulzak, [email protected]


Gamma Nu (Southeast Missouri State) and Epsilon Xi (Missouri - St. Louis) Sisters co-hosted Build-A-Bear party and donated their bears to the St. Louis Evangelical Children’s Home.

the hematology, oncology and transplant unit at Milwaukee’s

Children’s Hospital. After recruitment, Sisters were thrilled to

welcome 19 new women into Theta Epsilon.—Nicole Takala,

[email protected]

Theta Tau, Marian College

Sisters went to Build-A-Bear to make bears for children at the

Boys and Girls Club in Fond du Lac, which were then raffled off

at the chapter’s Wacky Reading Day Party. During the party,

Sisters read to the children and participated in activities with

them. Sisters also helped out with a benefit for the Multiple

Sclerosis Foundation and participated in a run/walk for the

Everyone had a “Beary” good timeSisters from New York to California infiltrated shopping malls

in February. But they weren’t looking for Presidents Day

bargains or choosing Spring Formal dresses. Instead, Sisters

were supporting Alpha Xi Delta’s literacy partner, First Book, by

purchasing and making teddy bears at their local Build-A-Bear

Workshop®. First Book, which became a Fraternity partner in

2005, provides new books to children from low-income families

who have few, if any, books at home. Last fall Alpha Xi Delta

announced its partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop® as a

wonderful outlet for the Fraternity’s commitment to improving

the lives of children.

For each bear purchased and made by a Sister, Build-A-Bear

donated a portion of the proceeds to Boys and Girls Clubs,

Ronald McDonald Houses, libraries, children’s homes and

hospitals, Big Brothers Big Sisters, fire departments, and

emergency shelters. All told, more than 1,200 collegiate and

alumnae sisters donated over 1,000 bears.

“The event was a lot of fun and the results were worth

every minute,” said Lindsey Dumm, public relations vice presi-

dent for Epsilon Xi Chapter at the University of Missouri - St.

Louis. “As we had hoped, we saw faces brighten at the St.

Louis Evangelical Children’s Home when the kids received a

new Build-A-Bear friend.”

Many thanks to Build-A-Bear for partnering with us in

this event and helping Alpha Xi Delta improve the lives of

children.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. These activities are in addition to

Sisters’ Ronald McDonald House visits and Adopt-A-Highway

cleanups.—Lindsey Sell, [email protected]

Iota Lambda, St. Norbert University

The chapter hosted its third annual Bear Hug drive, collecting

800 bears and toys from campus and community members.

The items were donated to area hospitals, homeless shelters

and domestic violence centers. Sisters also visited hospitalized

children at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison

where they made play dough and created a dress-up photo

booth for the children.—Pui Cho, [email protected]


Fraternity Life

National Directors, Chairs Appointed to Advance the Fraternity’s Goals and SuccessNational Council is pleased to announce the appointment of the following Sis-ters as National Directors and Chairs within the Fraternity’s Volunteer Struc-ture. These dedicated, highly qualified women will lead the Fraternity’s pro-gramming teams during the 2008-2010 biennium.

National Directors are charged with furthering Alpha Xi Delta’s goals, growth and activities in their specific area of expertise, all in close collabo-ration with their staff partners. This is distinct from the “big picture” focus that National Council has in setting the Fraternity’s overarching goals and di-rection. For example, while the National Council may establish a general goal of increasing the technological resources available to assist our collegians in member recruitment, it is our National Recruitment Director who, in partner-ship with our Director of Membership Growth at Fraternity Headquarters, is responsible for determining exactly what form those resources will take and then getting them developed and dis-tributed.

The National Directors oversee the Territory Directors and, in some cases, related National Chairs. Together with their staff partners, each of these groups of volunteer Sisters truly forms the “Team” that develops, executes and/or oversees the Fraternity’s programs and progress in their substantive area.

National Council National Directors & Chairs

Elected Appointed

Volunteer Position Volunteer Position

Two-Year Appointment Two-Year Appointment

1 National President; 6 National Vice Presidents

11 Directors, 2 Chairs

Fraternity’s executive & policy-making body; supervises the Fraternity between National Conventions

Furthers the Fraternity’s goals, growth & activities in her area of expertise in collaboration with her staff partners

Congratulations to these Sisters on their volunteer appointments.

National Directors

Academics Jana Hewitt Indiana

Alumnae Julie Wilson Dillon Illinois

C.A.R.E. (Risk Management) Betsie Keeler Zeedyk Alma

Extension Tracy Kleinschmidt Osborne Michigan State

Finance Wendy Kurtz Indiana

Member Development Carrie Quick Texas State San Marcos

New Chapter Development Sharon Brown Richardson Texas Austin

Philanthropy Tracy Smith Hart Kent State

Public Relations Stephanie Hayden Marian

Recruitment Stephanie Bertagna Short Texas Austin

Ritual Andi Fouberg South Dakota State

National Chairs

Alumnae Extension Heather Lerch Rider

Colonization Jennifer Lause Ohio State

Government Relations Sheri Edwards O’Connell Maryland

Member Status Cynthia Treadwell Texas Austin


Reunions

By Jennifer Gianino, Southeast Missouri State ’94Associate Director of Member Services - Midwest

The weekend of May 2-4, 2008, was en-joyed by Gamma Nu Sisters from across the country as the chapter celebrated 50 years of sisterhood at Southeast Missouri State University. More than 200 collegiate and alumnae members gathered in Cape Girardeau, Mo., for a weekend of activi-ties. Friday night began with a Meet and Greet at the chapter house. The Rededica-tion Ceremony was held at the University Center the next day, along with a family and friends barbeque at Capaha Park. A silent auction and banquet was held Sat-urday evening at the Plaza Conference Center.

The silent auction raised more than $1,300, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Shawn Hornbeck Foundation and the Southeast Missouri State University Child Enrich-ment Center.

Nearly 20 chapter presidents from throughout Gamma Nu’s 50-year history attended the celebration to offer stories and a glimpse into the chapter’s history at Southeast. The chapter was also honored to host Marian Sayward West, Michigan ’45, past National Housing Corporation President, Past Foundation Trustee and Past National Council Vice President, as the weekend’s special guest.

“It was a privilege to represent the Fraternity at this important event in the

A beautiful cake, complete with Alpha Xi Delta’s Symphony written in icing, was served to guests after Saturday evening’s anniversary banquet

Happy 50th Anniversary!Gamma Nu Chapter at Southeast Missouri State celebrates a half century of sisterhood.

life of Gamma Nu,” said Marian. “What a splendid group of young women who represent Alpha Xi Delta!”

Ashley Naeger, current chapter presi-dent, said, “There are no words to de-scribe the feeling of being in a room full of women who all believe in the same thing: Alpha Xi Delta. We all have different sto-ries from the past 50 years – from home-coming to Greek Week to philanthropies to formal – but being Sisters is the single most important thing we share.”

Gamma Nu Chapter was installed on May 17, 1958, when Kappa Tau Gamma local sorority affiliated with Alpha Xi Del-ta. Twenty-two enthusiastic women were part of that first new member class.

More than 200 Sisters attended Gamma Nu’s 50th anniversary celebration, including alum-nae Elizabeth Hartzell Greenman, Kelly Rooney, Michele Harre Heinz and Michele Welker.


Suzan Degarmo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Arizona ’00, received the Large Busi-ness Innovation & Leadership Award at the Women of Innovation awards in Connecticut. Finalists for this award are nominated by their peers and selected based on their professional experience, history of innovation, ability to think creatively and solve problems, and demonstrated leadership. Finalists were judged on inventiveness and accomplishment in science, technology and academic achievement.

Suzan is lead survivability engineer for Sikorsky Aircraft-UTC in Stratford, Conn., where she works with the BLACK HAWK “M” and the H-92 SUPERHAWK® helicopters. As survivability lead her outstand-ing commitment and leadership continue to bring crews home safely. Suzan holds degrees in aerospace engineering and technical management and is pursuing a doctorate in business administration.

Jacinta Devlin, Southern Maine ‘05, is the reign-ing Miss American Queen. Jacinta is a sophomore with a double major in communications and media studies, with a concentration in foreign affairs and an English minor.

Jacinta joined Alpha Xi Delta’s Epsilon Rho Chap-ter at the University of Southern Maine and recently transferred to the University of Hartford in Con-necticut where she affiliated with our Epsilon Nu Chapter.

Emily Berglund, Iowa ’98, traveled to Quetzaltenango, Guate-mala, as part of the state of Iowa’s Miles of Smiles Team (MOST) mission trip in April. This was Emily’s second trip with the group. Iowa MOST, which is sponsored by Rotary International, includes 30 health care professionals who provide cleft lip and cleft palate repair surgeries free of charge. Emily served as a pediatric nurse during the trip.


Bonnie Bundy Bobbitt, Defiance ’71, carried the Olym-pic Flame during the San Francisco leg of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. Bonnie was one of only six torchbearers to carry the distinction Ambassador of Active Living, based on her dedication to living and promoting an active lifestyle to make a positive, sustainable difference in her community.

Bonnie stays physically active by cycling between 25 and 50 miles a day. At age 59 she also participates in century rides, which are single-day cycling trips longer than 100 miles. Bon-nie has led numerous initiatives that support and encourage cycling. For example, she successfully lobbied to reinstate $300,000 in federal funding for a multi-use pathway in the Atlanta metro area and organized an Effective Cycling class to teach safe cycling. She also educated local officials about possible transportation funding availability, which led to a $625,000 project approved by Congress.

Bonnie wishes to thank Judy Durrance Jaeger, Georgia ’70, who nominated her for this honor.

AHC Inc. honored the Rev-erend lou Ann Fitzpat-rick Frederick, Ohio Wes-leyan ’62, by naming its newest apartment complex and office building “The Frederick at Courthouse.” AHC is the largest nonprofit developer and owner of af-fordable housing in North-ern Virginia.

During her tenure as AHC executive director (1978-1998), Rev. Freder-ick started an onsite resi-dent-services program that includes educational, recreational and physical wellness opportunities for children, adults and seniors. As president of the Virginia Housing Coalition she obtained sig-nificant state funding for affordable housing. In 2006 the coalition honored Rev. Fred-erick as one of 25 “Architects of Change.”

Rev. Frederick is pastor of Bethlehem and Salem, the two churches of the Orange Circuit United Methodist Church.

Debra Lens D r y s d a l e , Penn State ’72, and her children were diagnosed with Hereditary Hemor rhag ic Telangiectasia (HHT) in 2000. This rare, genetic, vascular disorder, otherwise known as Olser-Weber-Rendu syndrome, can result in excessive bleed-ing in the brain, nose, lungs, intestinal tract and liver. The bleeding episodes can lead to stroke, brain abscesses, lifelong oxygen dependency and severe anemia.

Debra has served as a board mem-ber of the HHT Foundation International for the past three years. She is actively involved in fund raising, education and lobbying with legislative representatives. Learn more about HHT at www.hht.org.


Honor GiftsThe Foundation recognizes Honor Gifts given from January 1, 2008, through April 30, 2008.

50th anniversary of the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation by Blanche Gustavson Crook, OregonLaura Hoffman West, Michigan

Melissa Aguilar, Texas El Pasoby Kristin Deseree Mena, Texas El Paso

Beta Epsilon Chapter at Monmouth Collegeby Emily Bakes, Monmouth Kimberly Gratzke, Monmouth

Paula Tully Quinones, Rochester Institute of Technology, on the birth of her daughter, Catherine Graceby Tara Weiss Senker, Rochester Institute of Technology

Jinna Borgstrom, Southwesternby Rachel Haar, Southwestern

Sarah Bryan-Ashwell, Rider by Michele Domalewski, Rider

Beth & Stephen Cantwell, parents of Jena Cantwellby Jena Cantwell, Rider

Sherri Cobaugh, Indiana U of Pennsylvania, on her marriage to Matthew Heinzeby Phyllis Forte, Indiana U of Pennsylvania

Justine Coleman, Delaware, January 2008 FVP of the Monthby Omega Financial, Inc.

Reese Collier, daughter of Michelle LeNoir Collier, Auburn by Grace Byrd Morris, Auburn

Karmyn Conley, mother of Cienna Conleyby Cienna Conley, Marshall

Michelle Contreras, mother of Lynne Contrerasby Lynne Contreras, Old Dominion

Sondra Fergerson Corso, Syracuse by Megan Corso Walradth, Purdue

Dana Culbert, Bethany by Lisa Workman, Bethany

Kayra Davila, Texas El Pasoby Melissa Aguilar, Texas El Paso

Priscilla Dominguez & Frank DeJackmo, parents of Marisa Dominguezby Marisa Dominguez, Rider

Deanna Wollam Detchemendy, Cal State Northridgeby Karen Kerker Roberts, Cal State Northridge

Linda Lutz Dettmer, Baldwin-Wallace by Jody Dettmer Halley, Baldwin-Wallace

Christopher DiMarco, son of Gretchen Balling DiMarco, Syracuse by Lori Holt, Alpha Deuteron

Laura Dowling, mother of Victoria Dowlingby Victoria Dowling, Old Dominion

Rebekah Fenstermaker Druetzler, Purdue by Myra Wiggins Grant, Western Carolina

Don & Dorothy Eliby Kimberly Gratzke, Monmouth

Jacqueline Emmenecker, Wingate, April 2008 FVP of the Monthby Omega Financial, Inc.

Epsilon Alpha Chapter, Wisconsin Eau Claireby Caitlin Barnier, Wisconsin Eau ClaireMalarie Bump, Wisconsin Eau ClaireMargaret Clarke, Wisconsin Eau ClaireSabrina Gilchrist, Wisconsin Eau ClaireKalyn Hanrath, Wisconsin Eau ClaireAshley Jakowski, Wisconsin Eau ClaireAdrian Northrup, Wisconsin Eau ClaireJennifer Pearce, Wisconsin Eau Claire

Epsilon Lambda Chapter’s spring 2004 new member class at Rider Universityby Jamie Aitkens, Rider

Brooke Farber, Rider by Michele Domalewski, Rider

Jean Grommes Feehan, Northwestern by Gloria Blindheim Graham, Wisconsin Madison

Mary Ferda, Bethany by Caitlin Franklin, Bethany

Gamma Lambda Chapter, Tennesseeby Janna Thacher Findley, Tennessee

Gamma Delta Chapter, Nebraska Omahaby Laura Darling, Nebraska OmahaShayna Royal, Nebraska Omaha

Ellen Gibson Goodwin, West Virginia, on the birth of her grandson, Jimmyby Julie Lambert, Oregon State

Don Gratzkeby Kimberly Gratzke, Monmouth

Richard & Vicki Gratzke, parents of Kimberly Gratzke by Kimberly Gratzke, Monmouth

Gloria Guellarby Kayra Davila, Texas El Paso

Sondra Stonebraker Harrison, Washington Uby Diane Harrison, Missouri St. Louis

Katie Hayesby Jackie Lickliter, Marshall

Robin Hepker, Northern Iowaby Staci Allyn Owens, Northern Iowa

Caitlin Hoefer, Purdue, February 2008 FVP of the Monthby Omega Financial, Inc.

Greg Holt, husband of Lori Holt, Alpha Deuteronby Jackie Lyerly, Alpha Deuteron

Megan Horst, Indiana U of Pennsylvaniaby Stephanie Morgan Holmes, Central Florida

Laura Houston, Henderson, State, March 2008 FVP of the Monthby Omega Financial, Inc.

Mary & Flavio Imperioli, parents of Michele Imperioliby Michele Imperioli, Rider

Delores Garrett Kirkland, West Virginiaby Charlotte Brokaw Thomas, Ohio State

Kristen Laramie, Elonby Laura Mitchell, Gettysburg

Justine Lopez, Texas El Pasoby Aira Dolz, Texas El Paso

Christy Martin, Northern Iowaby Jennifer Legge, Northern Iowa

John & Lorienne Mathews, parents of Sarah Mathewsby Sarah Mathews, Nebraska Omaha

Megan McGowen, Cal State Northridgeby Jennifer Cummins Terry, Indiana U of Pennsylvania

Kristin Mena, Texas El Pasoby Vanessa Guerrero, Texas El Paso

Rachel Mullen, Christian Brothers by Hilda Chase Mullen, Memphis State

Marisa Mullins, Marshall by Emily Spurlock, Marshall

Karen Ogorzalek, Monmouth by Emily Bakes, MonmouthKimberly Gratzke, Monmouth

Elizabeth Overmoe, South Dakotaby Stephanie Morgan Holmes, Central Florida

Nora Padilla, Texas El Pasoby Stephenie Falcon, Texas El Paso



John & Carol Panvini, parents of Maria Panviniby Maria Panvini, Rider

Angela Peterson, Northern Iowaby Meghan Gillette, Northern Iowa

Nancy Reneau, West Virginia Wesleyan by Kelly Reneau, Bethany

Lauren Riggan, Western Carolina by Stephanie Morgan Holmes, Central Florida

Katie Rutledge, Auburnby Tabitha Goodman McGiboney, Alabama Birmingham

Avis Stettinius, mother of Chantal Stettiniusby Chantal Merrymen Stettinius, Bethany

Lise Sulley, mother of Krista Finckeby Krista Fincke, Rider

Tiffany Teters, Southwestern by Katherine Bonner Alfaro, Southwestern

Allis Thomas, Texas El Pasoby Nora Padilla, Texas El Paso

Dorothy Sheldon Williams, Western Carolina by Myra Wiggins Grant, Western Carolina

LaCreta & Bob Wilson, Alpha Deuteronby Rigby Guiney Duncan, Marshall

Cathy Wunderle, Defiance by Suzanne Wunderle, Bethany

Leslie Wylie, Oklahoma Stateby Judy White, Oklahoma State

Zeta Iota’s class of 2008 at Lyon Collegeby Peggy Pinson Ford, Lyon

Robyn Zumwalt, Southwestern by Ashley Levit, Southwestern

Memorial GiftsBeverly Bailey, Lake Forest by the Pinellas County, FL Alumnae Association

Helen Closs Brake, Nebraska Omahaby Janet Beachler Day, Nebraska Omaha

Allison James Green, Albion

Catherine Smith Harding, Nebraska Omaha

Shirley Hoevet Johnson, Nebraska Omaha

Marjorie Stapleton Olney, Nebraska Omaha

Lydia Theurer Pfund, Stetson

Joyce Hulbush Brooks, U of Washingtonby Lorene Currier, U of Washington

Joyce White Cima, Cornell by Marian Sayward West, Michigan

Helen Blair Carson Conner, West Virginia by Nancy Miller Lince, Marshall

Margaret Holmes Cook, Tufts by the Boston, MA Alumnae Association

Jean Koza Leider, Iowa

Barbara Moeller Crowley, Washington Uby Diane Harrison, Missouri St. Louis

Sondra Stonebraker Harrison, Washington U

Tamara Marie Ellis, Oregon State by Jane Forbes, Oregon State

Maria Fagnoni, Marylandby Deborah Chatfield Chapman, Rochester Institute of Technology

Ruth Ross Frame, U of Washingtonby Barbara Carson, daughter of Ruth Ross Frame

Joanne Kastrup Franz, Kansas State by Mary Tutt Allgire, Kansas State

Gretchen Ginzel, Minnesotaby Gwen Hagen, Minnesota

Lyle Gleason, father of Sandra Gleason Walstonby Sandra Gleason Walston, U of Washington

Lois Beamguard Hall, Oregonby Laura Ruble Wade, Oregon

Norma Littlejohn Harger, mother of Eleanor Harger Burgessby Eleanor Harger Burgess, Albion

Susan Swancutt Hinkle, Nebraska Omahaby Kathy Farris Andersen, Nebraska OmahaMarilyn Horner, Nebraska OmahaJudith Jensen Tesar, Nebraska Omaha

Dorothy Padgett Ingels, Purdue by Kathryn Clickner, Friend of Alpha Xi DeltaDeborah Farge, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta

Jean Lawrence Kuehl, California Berkeleyby Gloria Avila Schwabenton, California Berkeley

Mary Alice Driver Leinbach, Oregonby Maryella Velguth Tierney, Oregon

Marian Lewis, mother-in-law of Kendra Lewis, Purdueby Lori Holt, Alpha Deuteron

Robert Lindsey, husband of Carol Beverly Lindsey, California Berkeleyby the Santa Clara Valley Alumnae Association

Elizabeth Venemann Lyles, Purdueby Lori Holt, Alpha DeuteronJulie Lambert, Oregon State Tana Sterrett Scott, Middlebury

Helen Bone Major, Purdue by the Tucson, AZ Alumnae Association

Judy Moore, mother of Karlyn Moore Jay, Henderson State by Shannon Slatton Schwartz, Henderson State

Sheila Rendulic Moritz, Slippery Rock by Elizabeth Gaither Gismondi, Slippery Rock

Lesley Moore Morris, Oregon State by Natalie Bunn Moline, Oregon State

Margo Legge Munn, Ohio Wesleyan by Wilda Legge Crosby, Ohio Wesleyan

Linda Anderson Phillips, Missouri Valleyby Judith Francis Parker, Missouri Valley

The grandmother of Michelle Reda, Rider by Lori Holt, Alpha Deuteron

The Foundation recognizes Memorial Gifts given from January 1, 2008, through April 30, 2008.



Rachel Keister Riley, Wittenberg by Margaret Rankin Rittenhouse, Wittenberg

Ron Runge, husband of B. Joanne Wise Runge, Oregon State by Phyllis Armstrong Specht, Oregon State

Laura Sather, Oregon State by Frances Bunn Shaw, U of Washington

Margaret Thurston Smedley, Marylandby William Smedley, husband of Margaret Thurston Smedley

Gwen Snyder, Drake by Delores Wachsmann Child, Monmouth Jerri Mason, Oklahoma State

Lysbet Hoffman Swanson, Michigan by Laura Hoffman West, Michigan

Mary Wells, East Carolinaby Judyth Eargle Hustrulid, East Carolina

John Wylie, father of Leslie Wylie, Oklahoma State by Judy White, Oklahoma State

5 Reasons to Give an Honor GiftTo welcome an Alpha Xi Delta legacy to the world 1. In recognition of a Sister’s wedding2. To recognize a young woman for pledging Alpha Xi Delta3. In celebration of an association or chapter anniversary4. To say “thank you” to a special Sister5.

5 Reasons to Give a Memorial GiftIn remembrance of a Sister who entered Chapter Eternal1. In memory of a friend, family member or beloved pet2. To pay tribute to someone who impacted your life3. To celebrate a life that has passed4. To say “I care” and “I’m thinking about you”5.

When you send your gift to the Foundation, a tribute card announcing your gift will be sent to the honoree, or, in the case of a Memorial Gift, to the family of a loved one. The amount of your gift is not disclosed. Donations are used to help fund educational programs, scholarships and leadership opportunities for alumnae and collegiate Alpha Xi Deltas.

You can make your donation online using Alpha Xi Delta’s secure server at www.alphaxidelta.org. You can also send your check to the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation, 8702 Founders Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268.

Foundation NewsLoyalty Fund Has Record YearGiving to the 2007-2008 Alpha Xi Delta Loyalty Fund increased 24 percent over last fiscal year, raising a record total of $245,671. The Loyalty Fund supports the Fraternity’s priority programs, such as the Realize Your Potential Member Devel-opment Program, and Choose Children activities to improve the lives of children. To make a gift to the 2008-2009 Loyalty Fund, please visit www.alphaxidelta.org/ or contact Fraternity Headquarters.

A Gift from the HeartIn February parents had the oppor-tunity to send A Gift from the Heart valentine, complete with a personal-ized message for their Alpha Xi Delta daughter. These tax-deductible dona-

tions to the Foundation support lead-

ership and life-skills programming,

scholarships, and service to our com-

munities. During the three years the

program has been offered, 344 parents

have given $12,350.

Supporting Lifelong LearningThis spring, 132 talented and deserv-

ing Sisters applied for 35 Foundation

scholarships. Watch for the recipient

listing in the fall/winter Quill or at

www.alphaxidelta.org. Thank you to

the Scholarship Committee members

who shared their experience, knowl-

edge and dedication:

Collegiate Scholarship CommitteeChair, Cheryl Johnson Weldon, Geor-gia Tech ’81 Rigby Guiney Duncan, Marshall ’59 Kelley Kitta Hundt, Georgia Tech ’85

Alumnae Scholarship CommitteeChair, Jan Swanson Loper Barris, Syracuse ’53

Betsy Clark, Ohio Wesleyan ’55 Dr. Bonnie Clark Jefferis, Defiance ’79 Patricia Salyer Palmateer, Stetson ’69

Help meet the financial needs of other

deserving Sisters by sponsoring a one-

time scholarship with a $1,000 gift, or

create an endowed fund with a $25,000

minimum gift. Contact Development Di-

rector Kendra Lewis at 317.872.3500 or

[email protected] to learn more.

Emergency Assistance for Flood VictimsThe Foundation provides $500 emer-

gency assistance Heart Fund Grants to

Alpha Xi Deltas touched by natural or

other disasters, such as flood or fire. Sis-

ters seeking assistance can apply for a

Heart Fund Grant online or by contact-

ing Fraternity Headquarters for a grant

application. All communications are

kept confidential. Learn more about the

Foundation’s Heart Fund Grants at www.

alphaxidelta.org.

EternalChapter

The summer 2008 Chapter Eternal includes the names of sisters whose passing was reported to Fraternity Head-quarters between January 1 and April 30, 2008. Sisters are listed alphabetically in chapter order, along with their initia-tion year.

To notify the Fraternity of a Sister’s passing, please send an obituary notice, memo-rial service pamphlet, or other written confirmation to Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Headquar-ters, 8702 Founders Rd., In-dianapolis, IN 46268

Beta ChapterIowa Wesleyan CollegeVirginia Vanbrussel Lichtenheld ’37

Frances Shelly Sennes ’40

gamma ChapterMount Union CollegeCarol Jackson Ports ’57Hertha Haltrich Sheatsley ’39

Delta ChapterBethany CollegeCarolyn Hall Holmes ’46

Epsilon ChapterUniversity of South DakotaHelen Leyse Anderson ’38Verda Charleston Halverson ’33Ruth Petersen Lynn ’40Helen Sherwood Montgomery ’26Elizabeth Towne Schmitt ’58Edna Braase Weller ’22

Zeta ChapterWittenberg UniversityCharlotte Stolzenbach Gebhardt ’48

iota ChapterWest Virginia UniversityJane Hart Hill Corey ’37Jane Roll Payne ’44

lambda ChapterTufts UniversityUrita Pote Bentley ’34Margaret Holmes Cook ’22

Nu Chapter University of WashingtonRuth Ross Frame ’30Ruth Stendal Mulvihill ’43

Xi ChapterUniversity of KentuckyJane Jameson Parrish ’45Alice McGaughey Stinnett ’39

Omicron ChapterUniversity of California, BerkeleyBarbara Ray Buck ’50

Pi ChapterOhio UniversityMary Sheets Beninghoff ’38Olive Glazier Eddy ’45Mary DeRolph Illingworth ’36

Rho ChapterUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnHelen Closs Brake ’41Jeanne Hecker Burt ’39Marjorie Hutchinson Engelkemier ’65

Elizabeth Horrigan ’34Phyllis Sidner Johnston ’32Joan DeLamatre Kailey ’47Alice Hazelton Sievers ’46Leona French Tallon ’41

Sigma ChapterUniversity of IowaGwendolyn Rummells Floyd ’38Elizabeth Lindstrom ’00

tau ChapterUniversity of New HampshireElizabeth Mario Smalley Turner ’25

Phi ChapterAlbion CollegeAlice Iverson Aman ’44Ruth Shelly Botimer ’33Barbara Hyde ’42

Psi ChapterOhio State UniversityBette Brown Clark ’44Doris Clickenger Gallagher ’34

Alpha Beta ChapterCornell UniversityLouise Hunter Goodnow ’23

Alpha Delta ChapterOregon State UniversityTamara Ellis ’90

Alpha Epsilon ChapterUniversity of MichiganShirley Marcellus Craig ’43Lysbet Hoffman Swanson ’56

Alpha Eta ChapterPurdue UniversityPatty Huffington Bennett ’51Carolyn Meeske Durrstein ’43Elizabeth Venemann Lyles ’30

Alpha theta ChapterNorthwestern UniversityJoanne Tesch Calhoun ’51

Alpha iota ChapterDrake UniversityRosalie Wisdom Blacketer ’41Gwen Snyder ’54

Alpha kappa ChapterKansas State UniversityJoanne Kastrup Franz ’46

Alpha lambda ChapterUniversity of OregonMaryalice Driver Leinbach ’46Frances Jordan Woodin ’29

Alpha Mu ChapterOhio Wesleyan UniversityJanet Benton Moses ’36Ellen Blydenburgh O’Donnell ’44

Alpha Xi ChapterUniversity of California at Los AngelesBarbara Maclennan Palm ’37

Alpha Rho ChapterAllegheny CollegeKathleen Orr ’58

Alpha Phi ChapterUniversity of PennsylvaniaBarbara Hanson Shotliff ’38

Alpha Psi ChapterUniversity of DenverBeverly Adams Bidwell ’44

Beta Alpha ChapterUniversity of TexasVirginia Hensley Copeland ’35

Beta gamma ChapterCentenary CollegeJulia Scales Cook ’33Betty Loe Hargis ’47

Beta Epsilon ChapterMonmouth CollegeFlorence La Rue Russell ’35

Beta Eta ChapterUniversity of MarylandEileen Neumann Lambert ’36

Beta theta ChapterMichigan State UniversityZoe Woods Cummings ’45Ann Heatherington ’37

Beta iota ChapterLouisiana State UniversityDorothy King Escalante ’40

Beta Omicron ChapterMissouri Valley CollegeLinda Anderson Phillips ’59

Beta Sigma ChapterWest Virginia Wesleyan CollegeMary Franks Mount ’64Virginia Lamby Tino ’70

Beta tau ChapterKent State UniversityOlive Wright Fowler ’48

Beta Chi ChapterGettysburg CollegeCarol Crock ’50Ruby Michael ’49

gamma Alpha ChapterSan Diego State UniversityPattie Kendrick Click ’49

gamma Delta ChapterUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaSusan Swancutt Hinkle ’78

Delta iota ChapterChadron State CollegeAdeline Langhorst Fitzgibbon ’67

Delta Xi ChapterGeorgia State UniversityErlene Wheeler Lominack ’67

Delta Omicron ChapterFairmont State CollegeJennifer Kilmer Deponai ’64

Delta Psi ChapterTexas State University-San MarcosPeggy Herder McGregor ’67

Delta Omega ChapterWinona State UniversityJanet Spath Johnson ’69

Zeta Omicron ChapterUniversity of FloridaVirginia Clausen ’85


Helen Closs Brake, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ’41, entered Chapter Eternal on Feb-ruary 17, 2008. She was 89.

Helen served as Alpha Xi Delta Foun-dation Chair from 1959-1965. During her tenure the Foundation received tax-

exempt status from the Internal Rev-enue Service; developed policies and procedures for fund management and investment; launched an impressive

program of leadership grants and scholarships; and furthered the

Fraternity’s philanthropic projects to prevent juvenile delinquency.

Helen also served the National Frater-nity as alumnae state membership chair for Nebraska and North Dakota, 1944-1949; Province VIII vice president and president; National Council member, 1953-1957; and Foundation Trustee, 1957-1968.

Ellen Gibson Goodwin, Foundation Chair 2007-2009, said, “Helen Brake was a lead-ing force in the establishment of the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation. She helped guide us through the early years to build a Founda-tion that would significantly serve Alpha Xi Delta’s two great purposes – education and philanthropy. Helen leaves a great legacy of leadership and service.”

A loyal, steadfast Sister, Helen gave back to her chapter by serving as Rho Chapter’s Building Association Chair in the 1960s. She also served as Rho’s Financial Advisor and was a lifelong supporter of the Lincoln Alum-nae Association.

Alice Frampton Dittman, Nebraska Lincoln

’49, said, “Helen was a dedicated individual who committed her time and talents to the promotion of the highest ideals of Alpha Xi Delta. She was known for seeking ways to promote and enhance the college experience for active members. Helen’s cheerful attitude and positive outlook were maintained, de-spite a difficult time in her later years due to a stroke and the loss of her faithful and sup-portive husband, Olen.”

Helen worked for the Federal Land Bank in Beatrice, Neb., and at Woods Brothers Realty in Lincoln. Music, church activities and fraternal organizations were her pri-mary interests. Her memberships included Westminster Presbyterian Church; Order of Eastern Star; Chapter K P.E.O.; St. David’s Welsh Society; and University Club. She was an admiral in the mythical Nebraska Navy. Helen was listed in the first edition of Who’s Who of American Women and in Who’s Who in the Midwest and the International Biographi-cal Dictionary.

In her will, Helen left an unrestricted bequest to the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation. Trustees have designated the gift to support the Realize Your Potential Member Develop-ment Program to help young women discover, develop and apply their skills and strengths for the greater good. What a beautiful tribute to Helen’s life journey.

The Quill’s editorial staff wishes to acknowl-edge Caryl Greathouse, editor of The Rho Review, for providing information for this article.

Foundation

Former Foundation Trustee, Fraternity Leader Enters Chapter Eternal

“Helen leaves a great legacy of leadership and

service.”


giving Back through your Estate Plan

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pha Xi Delta’s vision of inspiring women to

realize their potential. You can have a lasting

impact on Alpha Xi Delta and help shape the

future. It’s as simple as using the following

language on IRA, insurance policy or other

beneficiary designation forms. You can also

provide this language to your attorney for

your will or living trust:

“I give, devise and bequeath the (written

amount, percentage of estate or description

of property) to the Alpha Xi Delta Founda-

tion, a not-for-profit corporation with prin-

cipal offices located at 8702 Founders Road,

Indianapolis, IN 46268, to be used for the

purposes designated by the Trustees of the

Foundation.”

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estate gift for a particular educational pro-

gram or project, please contact the Founda-

tion to ensure your wishes are carried out. All

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Some of the world’s most exciting destinations await you at Alpha Xi Delta Traveler, the Fraternity’s fantastic new travel service that offers professionally organized tours to Sisters and their families.

Upcoming tours include:

Flavors of Burgundy and Provence ...................... March 3-14, 2009

Waterways of Holland and Belgium .................... April 3-11, 2009

Vienna and the Summer Palace Ball ................... June 8-16, 2009

Cruise the Passage of Peter the Great ................. July 4-17, 2009

Exploring the Wonders of Ancient Greece ......... September 20-28, 2009

Learn more at www.xitraveler.org or click on Alpha Xi Delta Traveler at www.alphaxidelta.org.

Isn’t it Time you Took a Vacation?Isn’t it Time you Took a Vacation?

I had the opportunity to go to Chicago to be a music industry intern for six weeks, booking acts at colleges across the coun-try. Since I wanted to pursue a master’s degree in higher education and student activities, this was an opportunity of a lifetime.

Getting an apartment in Chicago for such a short time was a challenge, so I emailed the Chicago Alumnae Asso-ciation and asked if anyone knew of a place I could stay during my six weeks. A few days later, I received three emails and a phone call from Sisters willing to house me.

I was extremely excited and over-whelmed at the generosity of these Sisters who didn’t even know me. At that point I

realized that when I became a member of Alpha Xi Delta, I didn’t just join Gamma Chapter; I joined a national Sisterhood of Women that I’m part of forever.

I arrived in Chicago, wearing an Alpha Xi Delta T-shirt and carrying a pink rose for my new Sister-friend, Rhonda Shives, Louisiana State ’87. Interning in Chicago was the best experience of my life. And meeting Rhonda and experiencing such generosity made me fall in love with Al-pha Xi Delta all over again.

Emily LoudonMount Union College (OH) ’04

Emily is now a student at the University of Akron in Ohio, pursuing her master’s degree in higher education administration.

My little sis, Sue Myers Ferreira, Delaware ’98, and I have shared many moments of joy and sorrow, ranging from her mother’s battle against breast cancer to our joyous wedding celebrations. Last summer Sue stood beside me as an honored bridesmaid, but she will always be so much more. Our bond of friend-ship and sisterhood will last, with-out a doubt, until the end of time. Thank you, Alpha Xi Delta, for giv-ing me my best friend.

Michelle Miller WarrenUniversity of Delaware ’97

Living Our SymphonyThe Sisterhood of Women

That We May Share both Joy and Sorrow

Michelle Miller Warren and Sue Myers Ferreira

The Symphony of Alpha Xi Delta

These things do we earnestly

desire:

A clear vision of life, that

with gracious and kindly

hearts we may share both

joy and sorrow and bring

into living reality the

sisterhood of women.

An appreciation of

real merit and worth,

steadfastness of soul,

that without bitterness or

defeat we may encounter

misfortune and with

humility meet success.

These things, O Lord,

help us to instill within

our hearts, that we may

grow in courage and

graciousness and peace.

The Symphony is Alpha Xi Delta’s open creed, or set of beliefs, that help guide our actions as Sisters. It also speaks to what we should strive to achieve in life. Send your Living our Symphony stories and photos to Fraternity Headquarters or email [email protected].


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