• just ONE Regional Recruitment Workshops

• Virtual Violet - Sigma Kappa's new alumnae community

• Sigma Kappa Foundation Announces New Giving Society

Spring 2001

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g Sisterh~ to l1e

Miss Sarah Womble, Recruitment Supervisor Sarah Nelson Womble, Delta Tau, has

touched the lives of many at Delta Tau

Chapter, University of Central Arkansas.

ffectionately known as Miss Sarah to all who know her in Sigma Kappa, this outstanding

recruitment supervisor has truly been there and done that. For the past 25 years, Sarah Nelson Womble, Delta Tau, has been recruitment supervisor for Delta Tau Chapter, University of Central Arkansas, seeing them through the tough times, growth, and successes .

Upon graduating from UCA, Sarah pursued her career as a teacher in north Little Rock and started a family. In 1974, Harriet Smith Frazer, Beta Epsilon, asked her if she would be willing to serve as recruitment supervisor for Delta Tau. As a young educator ready to become involved as an alumna, Sarah accepted the offer willingly.

In today's fast-changing world, it is unique for someone to remain in the same business/ profession for a long period of time. When asked what the motivation is, Sarah reflected and said, "It is the intrinsic reward of having the opportunity to see young women grow and mature and it's being appreciated. When you've had a bad day and you walk in and the members say 'Miss Sarah's here,' and you know

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they are truly glad to see you, it makes the 30 mile drive and extended day worth it."

Harriet, now fellow Delta Tau advisory board member, has seen Sarah in action in late-night bid matchings, last minute runs for napkins and food, with distraught collegians, and much, much more. Harriet says that Sarah, a newly retired school teacher and director of elementary eduction, has learned a great deal from her experiences.

"Sarah has turned her experiences into a body of motivational workshops for self and chapter esteem building. She shows collegians how to 'put their best foot forward', making them feel good about themselves and comfortable in their surroundings," shared Harriet. "She's a one of a kind!"

Delta Tau chapter president Sara Hendricks also knows the dedication of this recruitment supervisor. "Miss Sarah opens up her home, her heart, and dedicates her time and energy to Delta Tau. No matter what, we know Miss Sarah is behind us, supporting us, and that is the most wonderful feeling we, as collegians, can have," said Sara.

Delta Taus Sarah Womble (left) and Chapter President Sara Hendricks share their excitement on bid day 2001 .

Of course, with any job comes highs and lows. Sarah remembers, "I have been there when quota was 25 and we got six, and when quota was 25 and we got 26. Problems are 'challenges in disguise' and my goal has always been for Delta Tau to get to the top and stay there. And we have."

Sarah strongly encourages other alumnae to get involved ... with these three words of advice I ) support and advise, 2) be a positive role model, and 3) be there through the good and the bad. "Know that there will be tears along with the laughter, but in the end I truly believe the intrinsic rewards are well worth the 'not so good' that is part of it all," shared Sarah.

In summary, Sarah shares, "The seed you plant in the winter is the rose that grows in the spring. -Bette Midler. Be it one rose (a Sigma Kappa member) or a dozen plus (an entire chapter), it is a very special feeling, a reward worth waiting for."

Volume 98, Issue 3

The official magazine of Sigma Kappa Sorority founded at Colby College. Waterville. ME. November 9. 1874

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Departments Bringing Sisterhood to Life .......... .. .. ... .... oo. •oo·•·oo · ~ Sigma Kappas

Here & There .............. ....... . ~~ Letters to I from the Editor 00 00 j

News Briefs .......... ....... ..... .... ~

Collegiate News ... ....... .......... J~

Features

In Memoriam 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 J~

Alumnae News 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 J~

Just ONE Workshops ...... J Collegians and advisors attended recruitment workshops held regionally around the country.

Virtual Violet ................. J On page 8, learn about Sigma Kappa's new online alumnae community, Virtual Violet.

Recruitment n Introduction Form .... ... .... . il Copy I duplicate this form and use it to introduce women to Sigma Kappa .

Recruitment/ Collegiate 1 n Chapter Directory . . . . . . . . . . . U Review the directory on page 1 if, listing all Sigma Kappa collegiate chapter addresses and fall/winter recruitment dates.

Alumnae & Recruitment .. .. ..... .. ....... H How can alumnae get involved with collegiate recruitment? Easy. See page 34 and find how alumnae can assist.

Alpha Delta (The University of Tennessee. Knoxville) members enjoyed a fun afternoon in the sun.

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Pictured on the cover are Beta Epsilon (Louisiana Tech University) members Jennifer Teat, Jeni Long, and Kendal Cole.

Siama Kappa Trianale Winter 200 1 Corrections

On page 8, Tara Stephenson, Zeta

Omicron , should have been bsted as a Set Decorator, not Set Director.

On page 11, Dalsa Eames Goodwin should not have been listed as

:.. deceased.

' On page 14, it should be noted that Margaret J. Andrew did not invent the Scotchpak, an item she referenced in her book, Home Food Care.

The Siama Kappa Trianale regrets and apologizes for the errors .

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To the editor, From the editor, A quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed reading the recent Sigma Kappa Triangle (Winter 'OJ).

I couldn 't put it down! I especiaLly enjoyed the story by jane ALlan on Margaret Andrew and aLL of her accompLishments, as weLl as the Sigma Kappas In the Media stories. I'll bet you will hear from many more "media" Sigma Kappas as welL AnywaJ just wanted you to know that you are doing a great job. Keep up the good work.

involved in the clinical care of dementing patients and have appreciated the commitment of both organizations to supporting a cause so important to me professionaLly. Personally, I have served on the board of our locaL Alzheimer's Association and have participated over the past few years in the Sigma Kappa Foundation's Philanthropy Committee.

we received an amazing response ftom the Sigma Kappas in the Media feature in the Winter 'OJ issue. To contact one of the women featured, or for more information, e-mail SKTriangle@sigmakappa. org.

Joni McNeill Alpha Theta, University of Louisville

To the editor, I am tardy in offering my congratulations for the wonderful Autumn issue of the Sigma Kappa Triangle focusing on Alzheimer's Disease and announcing the partnership with the ALzheimer's Association.

I am a geriatrician, medical doctor of the Geriactric Division and Senior Health at Massachusetts GeneraL HospitaL. I am very

Dear Sisters,

Katherine Hesse, MSW, M.D. Upsilon, Oregon State University

To the editor, In the Winter 200 J Sigma Kappa Triangle, an article featured Tara Stephenson, a set decorator. I was hoping to get her contact information so that I could contact her. I am going on my first trip to Los Angeles soon, and I was hoping to meet her when I go. I am studying to be a set decorator, so this could be an awesome opportunity to meet a fellow sister who is working in the same profession I hope to be in one day. Thank you for your help. One heart, one way.

Ashley Garrett Epsilon Beta, University of New Orleans

Recruitment can be a very exciting time for any chapter, whether quota is 10 or 50. Achieving quota, pledging quality women, and striving to achieve Standards of Excellence are common goals for all chapters.

Make 'creating an exciting recruitment' a goal at your Sigma Kappa chapter. With the help of a recruitment supervisor, advisors, and other national officers, anything is possible. Best of luck to all chapters as plans begin for fall recruitment.

This issue of the Sigma Kappa Triangle focuses on several aspects of recruitment, how to get involved as an alumna through the Virtual Violet program, recommending a collegian to become a Sigma Kappa, and coverage on the nationwide Just ONE recruitment workshops.

April D . Belva, Gamma Mu Sigma Kappa Triangle editor abelva@sigmakappa.org

As a former vice president of membership for my chapter, I remember the plans, reports, late nights, and long hours of preparation. But, most of all, I remember the thrill of bid day and gaining 50 new sisters.

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 2001

The mission of the Sigma Kappa Triangle

Ta provide a vehicle for an

active exchange rf iriformation significant to

Sigma Kappa membership.

Pearl Court Award Reci 1ents

The Ernestine Duncan Collins Pearl Court Award, named after a past national president and first recipient of the honor, was created to recognize outstanding alumnae who loyally and consistently give their time and talents for the promotion, expansion, and continued development of Sigma Kappa Sorority. This year's recipients are:

Pauicia Borngasser Connolly, Theta

Mary Fran Norton Cunningham, Eta

Par Holewinski Davis, Beta Psi Susan Leet Donahue,

Alpha Omicron Terry Jo Rasmussen Flaming,

Upsilon Priscilla Simms Fleishans,

Beta Chi Margaret McGohan Hafer,

Gamma Zeta Mary T hevenow H ayden, Tau Marilyn King H oke,

Epsilon Alpha Anne McCready Insinger,

Gamma Delta Cecelia Cox Johnson, Beta Psi Marijean Booske Long,

Alpha Chi Joan Reagin McNeill,

Alpha Theta Pat Schoenfelder Mills, Iota Barbara Ogden Piazzoni,

Beta Psi Myra Carroll Reneau, Beta Xi Brenda Rose, Epsilon Alpha Gail M iller Spila,

Gamma Kappa Marguerite Hall Stitt, Beta Psi Kitty Taylor, Alpha Chi Sam White, Delta Eta

Delta Psi Reunion Planned

Delta Psi Chapter (Radford University) will be hosting a chapter reunion June 23-24, 2001, in Washington, D.C. For information, please contact Lisa Holland Ridpath, 188 Fairway Drive, Radford, VA 24141 , at 540-731-4778, e-mail at lridpath@radford.edu or go to www.radford.edu/ ~!rid path.

NPC News

Delegates, presidents, executive directors, and editors of the 26 members of the National Panhellenic Conference gathered at the DFW Lakes Hilton Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, Texas, October 20-22 for the 2000 Interim Meeting. Representing Sigma Kappa were: NPC Delegate Sheila Barnes, Gamma Phi, NPC First Alternate Delegate Donna Crain King, Epsilon Rho, Second Alternate Delegate Jan Caspary Behm, Gamma Mu, National President Angela Guillory, Delta Mu, Executive Director Dr. Tisa Johnson Mason, Ed.D. , Epsilon Kappa, and Sigma Kappa Triangle Editor April Belva, Gamma Mu.

After discussion and consideration, delegates

adopted the following resolutions:

Resolved, That the National Panhellenic Conference develop and pilot during the calendar years 2001 and 2002 a program titled, "Focus on Confrontation." Interviews with, evaluations by, and observation of College Panhellenic women have shown the need for confrontation skills in relation to risk management. Funding is possible through the NPC Foundation.

Resolved, That the National Panhellenic Conference develop and pilot during the calendar years 2001 and 2002 a program titled, "Focus on Self-Esteem." Interviews with, evaluations by, and observation of College Panhellenic women have shown the need for confrontation skills in relation to risk management. Funding is possible through the NPC Foundation.

Resolved, That the mission statement of NPC be: The National Panhellenic Conference supports its women's fraternities by promoting values, education, leadership, friendships, cooperation, and citizenship.

Resolved, That beginning in 2001 , the National Panhellenic Conference will officially recognize October as

the Month of the Scholar; and

Resolved, That NPC, through partnership of the member groups, the College Panhellenics Committee and the Alumnae Panhellenics Committee, will promote the Month of the Scholar.

Resolved, That the National Panhellenic Conference sponsor, in kind, the National Alcohol Screening Day of the years 2001 , 2002, and 2003, through mailings to those campuses where College Panhellenics are established, encouraging all members of NPC groups on those campuses to participate in the program.

Resolved, That the directors of the Conference, the executive committee members, and the administration director sign a

. Conflict of Interest Agreement annually.

Taken ftom The Trident of Delta Delta Delta, Wlnter 2001.

The Sigma Kappa Triangle is a great way to publicize upcommg reumons or chapter events. To submit News Briefi to the Sigma Kappa Triangle, contact April Belva, editor, at 317-872-3275 or abdva@sigmakappa.org.

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Chapters across the U.S. gathered for a day of

fun, sisterhood, and education. The topic?

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Upon entering college, we. expect to continue stretching our skills in the

traditional ' three R's.' Who would

have guessed that becoming a member of a

sorority would challenge our skills and

understanding in three other R's: recruitment,

responsibility, retention?

These three R's, recruitment, responsibility,

and retention, provide a significant impact

upon the continued growth of any collegiate

chapter - and Sigma Kappa nationwide.

Members know that recruitment is one of the

most important responsibilities of sorority life.

For some chapters, the season and topic of

recruitment can fuel the fire of excitement.

Indeed, recruitment themes and ideas are the

number one most talked about sorority issue

on the Sigma Kappa's Web site bulletin board.

To educate members on the value of a healthy

recruitment, Sigma Kappa introduced and

presented Just ONE Recruitment Readiness

Workshops to address this important topic in

greater detail .

The first -ever, regional Just ONE workshops

were held across the country during two

consecutive weekends, February 24 and March

3, 2001 . Various facilitators traveled to 21

different locations to work on recruitment

issues with collegiate vice presidents of

membership, continuing membership

chairmen, various chapter officer s, recruitment

supervisors , and advisory board members.

Chapters attended the workshop to analyze the

chapter's recruitment and campus competition ,

and to begin developing a plan to be/ stay

competitive on their respective campuses.

Sisters were given an opportunity to learn

more about planning a 12 month recruitment

strategy, learn new and exciting recruitment

ideas from one another, and discover new

resources to support their chapter's new

recruitment efforts .

Vivian Jensen, Delta Theta, said the best part of

the workshop for her was 'gaining ideas from

other chapter members and seeing how

different events / plans work for them. Also,

learning how to improve what we are doing

now and making that distinctly different from

other sororities was great.' The workshop also

touched on topics such as creating a

"The excitement the facilitators shared

got me excited about recruitment - I

wish my whole chapter could have

attended!"

- VPM Anne Liebhart, Kappa Alpha, Northwest Missouri

State University

competitive image through appearance and

clothing, selling sisterhood, songs and skits ,

decorations and nametags, and necessary

conversation skills.

"Any time you can bring the national level

down to the local level it is a wonderful

experience. The impressions these women

leave are wonderful. Clearly, the national

organization recognizes and is responding to

sisters ' request for more recruitment training.

It was important for sisters to see that they

are not floating in this boat alone,"

commented Collegiate Province Officer

Mandy Johnson Leibold, Xi.

Says Anne Liebhart, Kappa Alpha , "The

excitement the facilitators shared got me

excited about recruitment - I wish my whole

chapter could have attended! Their

excitement definitely worked to help me

share that enthusiasm with the chapter

through workshops with our members. "

The electricity of recruitment can move

chapters to a new time of growth . Planning

ahead for the next 12 months creates the best

possible opportunity for expansion. With

every sister working toward the same

recruitment goals for their chapter, campus

quota / total is always achievable!

Written by: Barbara LaRocque Squier, Delta Pi

Chapter Consultant Amber Nance, Delta Tau, (second from left) reviewed recruitment plans with Alpha Epsilon Chapter at a Just ONE regional recruitment workshop hosted by Kappa Alpha Chapter, Northwest Missouri State University.

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N ational Council is pleased to announce the creation of the new online virtual

alumnae community, Virtual Violet. Virtual Violet is a highly customized, monthly communication piece which will allow alumnae to connect with one another, at their preference, in the format of a personally designed e-magazine.

The program began in late March. A text-based e-mail was sent to all e­~ail addresses currently listed in the member database. The e-mail allowed the alumnae to click on a link that previewed an example of the magazine as well as introduced the concept ofVirrual Violet. Members who received the e-mail were given the opportunity to receive a free trial subscription and refer other members.

Joining VLrtual Violet If you have an e-mail address and have not received your trial subscription, please visit http:/ /SK.isMySorority.com to register your e-mail address. Refer your Sigma Kappa friends so that they can get connected, too!

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Benefits for Alumnae Subscribers • Stay connected with sisters • Find sisters you have lost contact with and re-establish friendships • Meet Sigma Kappa sisters in the regwn • Enter to win a convention visitor registration to include hotel and banquets • Participate in the national organization through quick surveys • E-magazine delivered directly to e­mail monthly

Benefits for Alumnae Chapters/Clubs • Publish chapter events • Network with alumnae in the area • Celebrate alumnae volunteers • Share alumnae chapter progran1ming ideas

Being a part of this new and exciting initiative will benefit Sigma Kappa sisters near and far.

Sigma Kappa's new online

alumnae • community

Virtual Violet will include:

• E-mail links to chapter and area sisters

• Regional Events

• Alumnae Biographies

• Sigma Kappa News

• "Did you know?"

Informational Facts

• Sigma Kappa Web site Links

Recruitment Introduction Form

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Please attach additional information you may have or wish to share regarding this prospective member. Send this form directly to the collegiate chapter address listed in the recruitment directory of the spring issue of the Sigma Kappa Triangle.

Recruitment Introduction Forms may be submitted via fax, e-mail, US Postal Service, UPS, Federal Express, Airborne Express, or any similar delivery company.

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Recruitment and Collegiate * ~hapter Directory *

The following directory serves as your annual collegiate chapter directory and as a resource to introauce prospective members to collegiate chapters. A Recruitment Introduction Form can be found on page 9. Additional copies of the form are available by calling national head­quarters, 317-872-3275, or see our Web sue, www.sigmakappa.org.

ALABAMA Theta Xi, Auburn University, 317 Leischuck

Hall, Auburn, AL 36849-5002, mid-August

ARIZONA Zeta Omicron, The University of Arizona, 1125

N Vine, Tucson, AZ 85719, mid-August Theta Omicron, Arizona State University, Palo

Verde Main Box 123, 340 E University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281, early September

ARKANSAS Delta Tau, University of Central Arkansas,

UCA Box 2039, Conway, AR 72032, early January

CALIFORNIA Lambda, University of California, Berkeley, 2409

Warring St, Berkeley, CA 94704, late August Beta Chi, University of California, Santa Barbara,

761 Camino Pescadero, Goleta, CA 9311 7, late September

Beta Psi, San Diego State University, 5804 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA 92115, early September

Gamma Theta, California State University, Long Beach, 3501 Lilly Av, Long Beach, CA 90808, early September

Delta Iota, California State University, Chico, 611 W Fourth St, Chico, CA 95928, early September

Epsilon Lambda, California State University, Sacramento, PO Box 192001 , Sacramento, CA 95819, mid-September

Epsilon Tau, California State University, Fullerton, 2100 E Wilshire Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831 , mid-September

Epsilon Omega, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 615 Grand Av, San Luis Obispo, CA 9340 I , mid-January

Zeta Mu, University of California, San Diego, PO Box 948634, La Jolla, CA 92037, late September

Zeta Upsilon, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 3801 WTemple, Office of Student Life, Pomona, CA 91 768, mid-October

Theta Beta, University of La Verne, 1950 Third St, LaVerne, CA 91 750, early March

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Theta Epsilon, University of California, Riverside, PO Box 56630, Riverside, CA 92517, early October

Kappa Epsilon, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Box 4201, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263, late September

COLORADO Gamma Alpha, University of Northern Colorado,

1213 Cranford PI, Greeley, CO 80631, early September

Zeta Pi, Colorado School of Mines, 1207 16th St, Golden, CO 8040 I, late August

CONNECTICUT Theta Sigma, University of Hartford, Gengras

Student Union, 200 Bloomfield Av, West Hartford, CT 0611 7, early February

DELAWARE Theta Delta, University of Delaware, 167 Haines

St, Newark, DE 19711 , mid-February

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Zeta, George Washington University, 800 21st St

NW, Washington, DC 20052, late September

FLORIDA Beta Tau, University of Florida, II 08 E

Panhellenic Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601 , mid-August

GEORGIA Epsilon Epsilon, University of Georgia, 654 S

Milledge Av, Athens, GA 30605, mid-August

ILLINOIS Eta, Illinois Wesleyan University, I 0 II N East St,

Bloomington, IL 61 70 I, mid-September Theta, University of Illinois, 303 E John,

Champaign, IL 61820, early September Beta Nu, Bradley University, 1418 W Fredonia,

Peoria, IL 61606, late August Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University, 928

Hillcrest Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115, early September

Gamma Kappa, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 107 Greek Row, Carbondale, IL 62901, early September

Gamma Mu, Eastern Illinois University, 1034 Greek Ct, Charleston, IL 61920, late August

Delta Sigma, Western Illinois University, 1619 W Adams Rd, Macomb, IL 61455, late August

Zeta Iota, Elmhurst College, Box 2147 EC, 190 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL 60126, mid-September

INDIANA Beta Sigma, Purdue University, 427 Russell St,

West Lafayette, IN 47906, early January

Gamma Gamma, Indiana State University, 700 Elm St, Terre Haute, IN 47807, late September

Gamma Eta, Ball State University, Box 226 Student Center, Muncie, IN 47306, mid-September

Zeta Alpha, Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Rd IUS, New Albany, IN 47150, early September

IOWA Alpha Epsilon, Iowa State University, 233 Gray

Av, Ames, lA 50014, mid-August

KANSAS Xi, University of Kansas, 1325 W Campus Rd

Lawrence, KS 66044, mid-August Theta Tau, Kansas State University, 1525 Denison

Av, Manhattan, KS 66502, mid-August

KENTUCKY Alpha Theta, University of Louisville, 2026

Confederate PI, Louisville, KY 40208, mid-August

Alpha Chi, Georgetown College, 400 E College St Box 707, Georgetown, KY 40324, mid-January

Gamma Pi, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Box 105 Massie Hall KWC, 3000 Frederica, Owensboro, KY 42301 , early September

Epsilon Zeta, Western Kentucky University, 1548 Chestnut St, Bowling Green, KY 42101, mid-August

Theta Rho, University of Kentucky, 327 Columbia Terr, Lexington, KY 40508, mid-August

LOUISIANA Beta Epsilon, Louisiana Tech University,

PO Box 3108 Tech Station, Ruston, LA 71272, mid-August

Epsilon Beta, University of New Orleans, PO Box 838 UNO Lakefront, New Orleans, LA 70148, mid-September

Theta Gamma, University of Louisiana at Monroe, PO Box 5210 ULM, Monroe, LA 71212, mid-August

MARYlAND Beta Zeta, University of Maryland, 10 Fraternity

Row, College Park, MD 20740, early February

MASSACHUSETTS Delta, Boston University, PO Box 329 BU

Station, Boston, MA 02215-9991 , mid-January

Beta Eta, University of Massachusetts, 19 Allen St, Amherst, MA 01002, late September

Zeta Zeta, Babson College, Box 2172 Babson College, Babson Park, MA 02457-0420, mid-September

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Theta Lambda, Massachusetts Institute of Tech, 480 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215, late August

MICHIGAN Alpha Mu, University of Michigan, 1811

Washtenaw Av, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, mid-September

Alpha Tau, Michigan State University, 518 M.A.C. Av, East Lansing, MI 48823, mid-September

Gamma Beta, Western Michigan University, 3125 W Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, early September

Delta Alpha, Eastern Michigan University, 415 W Forest, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, late September

Delta Delta, Central Michigan University, 104 W Cherry, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858, mid-September

Kappa Beta, Grand Valley State University, 1 Campus Or, Grand Valley State Univ, Allendale, MI 49401, mid-January

MISSOURI Beta Mu, Culver-Stockton College, SK House

CSC, Canton, MO 63435, mid-September Delta Eta, Central Missouri State University,

Panhellenic Hall Unit C, Warrensburg, MO 64093, late August

Delta Theta, Truman State University, 219 Brewer Hall TSU, Kirksville, MO 63501, early September

Delta Upsilon, Southwest Missouri State University, 1019 E Cherry, Springfield, MO 65807, early September

Epsilon Mu, University of Missouri, 908 Curtis Av, Columbia, MO 65201, mid-August

Kappa Alpha, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 Univ Dr J W Jones, NW Missouri State Univ, Maryville, MO 64468, early September

Kappa Theta, Saint Louis University, 3825 W Pine Mall, Sr. Louis, MO 63108, early September

NEBRASKA Beta Omega, University of Nebraska Omaha,

Box 204 Univ Neb/Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182, mid-August

NEVADA Theta Eta, University of Nevada Las Vegas,

PO Box 70822, Las Vegas, NV 89170-0822, early September

NEW JERSEY Zeta Phi, Rutgers, The Stare University,

%Frat/Sorority Office, 15 Bartlett Sr New Brunswick, NJ 08901, late January

NEW YORK Theta Iota, State University of NY College at

Fredonia, Student Assoc Office, Fredonia, NY 14063, early September

Theta Pi, State University of NY College at Geneseo, College Union Box 71, Geneseo, NY 14454, !are January

NORTH CAROLINA Gamma Phi, North Carolina Stare University,

2709A W Fraternity Ct, Raleigh, NC 27606, late August

Epsilon Alpha, Lenoir-Rhyne College, LRC Box 8409, Hickory, NC 28603, mid-January

Theta Alpha, Appalachian Stare University, PO Box 9078 ASU, Boone, NC 28608, early September

Theta Mu, University ofNC, Charlotte, PO Box 561295, Charlotte, NC 28256, late August

Kappa Zeta, Elon College, 7906 Campus Box Elon College, NC 27244, late January

OHIO Alpha Iota, Miami University, 134 Minnich

Hall MU, Oxford, OH 45056, early January

Beta Theta, Marietta College, 231 Fourth Sr, Marietta, OH 45750, mid-September

Beta Upsilon, Ohio University, 22 N College Athens, OH 45701, early October

Gamma Omega, Wittenberg University, 840 N Fountain Av, Springfield, OH 45504, mid-January

Epsilon Eta, University of Findlay, 314 Howard Sr, Findlay, OH 45840, late August

Theta Upsilon, Bowling Green State University, 440 Student Services Bldg, Bowling Green, OH 43402, mid-September

Kappa Gamma, University of Dayton, 216 College Park, Dayton, OH 45409, early January

OKLAHOMA Delta Chi, University of Central Oklahoma,

920 N Chowning, Edmond, OK 73034, mid-August

OREGON Upsilon, Oregon State University, 231 NW

26th, Corvallis, OR 97330, late September Alpha Phi, University of Oregon, 851 E 15th

Av, Eugene, OR 97401, late September

PENNSYLVANIA Alpha Sigma, Westminster College, Box 199

Ferguson Hall, New Wilmington, PA 16172, !are January

Gamma Delta, Thiel College, 75 College Av Greenville, PA 16125, late January

Gamma Epsilon, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Box 1720 Folger Hall Indiana, PA 15705, mid-September

Gamma Upsilon, California University of Pennsylvania, PO Box 286, California, PA 15419, early February

Delta Pi, Lock Haven University, 308 Sullivan Hall, Lock Haven, PA 17745

Epsilon Delta, Susquehanna University, Box 80 Susquehanna U, Selinsgrove, PA 17870, late January

Theta Theta, Albright College, PO Box 15234 Box 5, Albright College Center Reading, PA 19612, early February

Theta Psi, The Pennsylvania Stare University, 2 Stone Hall, University Park PA 16802, early September

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RHODE ISLAND Phi, University of Rhode Island, 16 Fraternity

Cir URI, Kingston, RI 02881, mid-September

TENNESSEE Alpha Delta, The University ofTennessee,

Knoxville, 1531 W Cumberland Av, Knoxville, TN 37916, mid-August

Beta Xi, University of Memphis, Greek Affairs UM Rm 427, Memphis, TN 38152, late August

Gamma Lambda, East Tennessee State University, ETSU Box 23025, Johnson City, TN 37614, mid-September

Gamma Psi, Tennessee Wesleyan College, PO Box 40 TWC, Athens, TN 37371, late August

Theta Phi, Univ of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 608 Palmetto St, Chattanooga, TN 37403, late August

TEXAS Gamma Tau, Midwestern State University,

Drawer 12775, 3410 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-0124, late August

Zeta Kappa, Angelo State University, PO Box 11085 ASU, San Angelo, TX 76909, mid-August

Zeta Nu, Univ of Texas San Antonio, UTSA Activities Office, 6900 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249-0683, mid-September

Kappa Eta, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 296898, Campus Life Office, Ft Worth, TX 76129, mid-August

VIRGINIA Delta Nu, Longwood College, Box 3007 LC

Farmville, VA 23909, early February Delta Rho, James Madison University, Office

of Greek Life, MSC 3518 Taylor Hall #233 Harrisonburg, VA 22807, early September

Delta Psi, Radford University, PO Box 6991 RU Station, Radford, VA 24142, mid-January

Epsilon Chi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, PO Box 207, Blacksburg, VA 24063, mid-January

Theta Zeta, University ofVirginia, 503 16th St Nw, Charlottesville, VA 22903, mid-January

WASHINGTON Mu, University ofWashington, 4510 22nd Av

NE, Seattle, WA 98105, mid-September Alpha Gamma, Washington State University

NE 720 Campus Av, Pullman, WA 99163, mid-August

WEST VIRGINIA Theta Chi, West Virginia University, 552

Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505, mid-September

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 200 I

Boston University 11 June Karbowski Boston, MA - Members

participated in the Boston

Alzheimer's Memory Walk and

visited the Chamberlain Home

to talk to women who suffer

from Alzheimer's Disease.

Our semi-formal was held at

the Tremont Hotel, the them e

was "Sweetest Days. "

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 8 Mary Grace H. Lasquety Champaign, IL - We

celebrated Founders' Day with

Beta Nu Chapter, Bradley

University, Eta Chapter,

Illinois Wesleyan University,

and local alumnae. A

scholarship banquet was held

for members with a gpa of 3.5

or higher, and sisterhood

events included an interactive

~urder mystery dinner and a

trip to Curtis apple orchard.

University of California, Berkeley

Crystal Hoang

A

Berkeley, CA - Successful fall

recruitment added 20 new

members to our chapter.

Founders' Day was celebrated

with Delta Iota, California

State University, Chico, and

Epsilon Omega, California

Polytechnic University San

Luis Obispo, chapters in

Chico.

University ofWashington M Shanley Peterson Seattle, WA - The Greek

community was buzzing with

Sigma Kappa Triang le • Spring 200 I

excitem ent about our "Sigma

Kappaccino" skit and

philanthropy activity. Thanks

to field consultant, Julie Torbert, Epsilon Epsilon, for

guiding us through an

outstanding recruitment.

Numerous sisterhood events

were held during the semester

including a bonfrre at the

beach, late night bowling, and

poolside barbecue.

The University of Kansas

Carrie James

.. ....

Lawrence, KS - The chapter

sold lollipops and participated

in th~ annual Alzheimer's

Memory Walk. In O ctober,

we initiated a wonderful group

of women, and have pledged

more new members through

COB. We participated in

Founders' Day at Theta Tau,

Kansas State University, in

November, where we met

great women and had a

fabulous time.

Oregon State University y Andrea Kidder Cor vallis, OR - Dads'

Weekend was a great success.

Members and their fathers

attended a Beavers football

game and Bill Cosby show.

During homecoming, we held

events with Alpha Sigma Phi

Fraternity and placed third

among all groups on campus.

University of Rhode Island <I> Danielle Menard Kingston , RI - We had a

successful fall recruitment and

par ticipated in many activities

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Delta (Boston University) chapter members show their Sigma Kappa spirit at the Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

Theta (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) chapter me~bers and alumnae had a wonderful time at the homecoming reunion.

Mu (University of Washington) members practice an entertainment trio they performed for formal recruitment.

Members of Xi (The University of Kansas) chapter after their preference event.

Upsilon (Oregon State University) members and alumnae at the chapter's annual alumnae day.

Phi (University of Rhode Island) members celebrate their recruitment success.

with our new members.

Other activities included

Parents' Weekend,

participation in an alcohol

awareness workshop, and a

canned food collection for

people in need.

Washington State University

Wendy Meuler

Ar

Pullman, WA - Formal

recruitment was successful

this year. A new scholarship

program, created by Sabrina Kahn , has contributed greatly

to our scholastic success .

Favorite activities on the

weekends this fall included

watching Cougars' football

games and participating in the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

The University ofTennessee, Knoxville A!J.

Cindy Bone Knoxville, TN - In the junior

Lip Sync competition,

members placed second,

performing songs from My

Best Friend's Weddina . Members

volunteered and participated

in the Alzheimer's Memory

Walk . Juli Worrell developed the idea of

"Lolligrams" as a new and

exciting way to sell our

gourmet lollipops for our

national lollipop campaign .

Iowa State University AE Courtney Babic Ames, lA - The semester was

full of many activities

including a sisterhood retreat,

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participating in Adopt-A­

Highway, and volunteering at a

local children's daycare center.

We enjoyed a successful Dads'

Weekend as we carved

pumpkins with our fathers,

had an outdoor barbecue, and

attended an ISU football game.

University of Louisville A8

Sarah Gallahue Louisville, KY - Our annual

hayride and alumnae

Halloween party were

successes. The chapter went

to Indiana University

Southeast for Founders' Day,

and members have been

preparing for our formal to be

held at the Galt House in

Louisville.

University of Michigan AM Jessica Coen Ann Arbor, MI - After

completing a successful

recruitment and meeting

quota of 50 new members, we

were proud to host a

Founders' Day celebration in

the University of Michigan

ballroom. Sigma Kappa

members from all over

Michigan joined us to

commemorate our Founders.

The ceremony was followed by

dessert.

Westminster College AI.

Jessica Prevost New Wilmington, PA ­

Philanthropic participation this

semester included taking part

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 200 I

in the local Alzheimer's

Memory Walk and selling

paper foot prints on campus

to raise money and awareness

for Alzheimer's Disease

research. We won first place

in the homecoming parade

with our float, The Grinch Who

Stole Christmas.

Michigan State University AT Kate Luick East Lansing, MI - Our annual

Senior Swirl dance for

residents at Burcham Hills

Retirement Home brought

record attendance. Chapter

members walked with the

MSU National Championship

men's basketball team in the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk .

Our moms stayed for a

sleepover at the chapter house

on Moms' Day, themed "Girl's

Night Out".

Georgetown College AX Stefanie Hayner Georgetown , KY ­

Homecoming 2000 concluded

with the chapter winning the

President's Cup for

homecoming festivities. The

Week of Giving was

celebrated with a Halloween

par ty, our annual faculty tea,

and by participating in Adopt­

A-Highway. Kari Rustay

won the Miss Monticello

pageant and will compete for

the Miss Kentucky crown in

June.

Sigma Kappa T r iangle • Spring 200 I

Louisiana Tech University BE

Cori Roberts Ruston, LA - Lauren

Alewyne, Cori Roberts,

and Alisha Soileau served on

the homecoming court and

Olivia Showalter chaired

our homecoming activities . At

our annual tea, Lauren

Alewyne was the recipient of

the Mary Alice Erskine

Scholarship.

University of Maryland BZ Colleen Mahoney College Park, MD -

Congratulations to Kathleen

Harkness and Jennifer

Goodman who were initiated

into Omicron Delta Kappa

national leadership honor

society. We ended our

semester by opening our house

to the Zeta Chapter, George

Washington University, for

initiation.

Marietta College B8 Lacey Wilson Marietta, OH - Members sold

lollipops at the local

Alzheimer's Memory Walk

where both member and

community participation was

high . Success in recruitment

brought us to reaching campus

total. Homecoming events

went well , and involved

building a pirate ship with

Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

Culver-Stockton College BM Karen Berry Canton, MO - In O ctober, we

held a Halloween mixer with

Alpha Delta (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville) new members are proud to be a part of Sigma Kappa.

Alpha Epsilon (Iowa State University) members enjoy a tailgate before an ISU football game.

The new members of Alpha Mu (University of Michigan) are proud to call Sigma Kappa home.

Alpha Tau (Michigan State University) members participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk where they walked with the National Championship MSU men's basketball team.

Members of Alpha Chi (Georgetown College) chapter show their Tiger spirit before the homecoming spirit contest.

Members of Beta Epsilon (Louisiana Tech University) joined Theta Gamma (University of Louisiana at Monroe) for formal recruitment at ULM.

Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

During November, we held a

successful Founders' Day and

Week of Giving. We had our

annual Swing-A-Than to raise

money for Alzheimer's

Disease research in

December.

Bradley University BN Jenny Bollinger Peoria, IL - At the annual

awards ceremony for all

Greek organizations, we

received several awards

including one for highest

overall gpa for all sororities

on campus. Naomi

Griffith, Kalee Turner and

Alanna Keeley received

awards for having the highest

gpa in their college. Seniors

Julie Ignitowski, Shannon

Harney, Misti Keesee ,

Christina White, and Katie

Wilson were inducted into

Order of Omega.

University of Memphis B3 Heather Elise Grosshans Memphis, TN - Fall activities

included the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk, swaps with

numerous fraternities, and

senior prom at Brighton

Gardens Retirement Home.

The Panhellenic council

awarded our chapter with

Most Improved Chapter GPA,

and April Johnson received

the chapter's Nancy Fowler

Treadway Outstanding Senior

Award.

University of California, Santa Barbara BX Kristin Todd Santa Barbara, CA - Members

have enjoyed many theme

parties with fraternities , along

with our annual "Disco

Inferno" date party. We look

forward to our second annual

"Sigma Kappa Singled Out"

philanthropy event .

Western Michigan University fB Emily Stearns Kalamazoo, MI - We have

been involved with Greek

philanthropic events such as

Delta Chi Fraternity's "Powder

Puff" football and Alpha Chi

Omega's "Crack the Bat".

Chapter members look

forward to packaging cookies

to share with senior citizens

around the Kalamazoo

community.

Indiana State University IT

Amanda Sands Terre Haute, IN - This year

we were paired with Alpha Tau

Omega Fraternity for

homecoming events. We won

second place for our

homecoming float, first place

in window painting, and

second overall in Sweepstakes

for homecoming. We held a

hayride and a Founders' Day

reception in November.

Thiel College r~

Lisa Walther Greenville , PA - Several of

our philanthropic projects this

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 200 1

semester included the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk in

Greensburg, sending items to

the Maine Sea Coast

Missionary Society,

participating in Adopt-A­

Highway, making door

decorations and playing bingo

with residents of St. Paul 's

Home.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Tracy Swank

rE

Indiana , PA - During the fall

semester, we combined a

sisterhood activity with a

philanthropy activity by

participating in the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk, at the

Pittsburgh Zoo. We invited

parents and families to join us

for our Founders ' Day

celebration, to share what

Sigma Kappa means to us.

California State University, Long Beach f8 Kristin Chodera Long Beach, CA - We were

happy to see the initiation of

our 27 new members in

November. As a perfect

ending to a great year, the

chapter moved into a beautiful

new home, housing IS of our

members.

Southern Illinois

University Carbondale

Jessica Nelson Carbondale, IL - During

homecoming, we won first

place in the large float

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competition, and Chapter

President Lindsey Gerardot

was elected to the royal court.

Other fall activities included

parents' weekend, the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk,

and collecting Maine Sea Coast

Missionary Society donations.

East Tennessee State University

Rebecca Cole

fA

Johnson City, TN - Fall

semester began with a great

formal recruitment, being one

of only two sororities to reach

quota. We were paired with

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

in homecoming festivities and

were awarded overall

homecoming champions. We

hosted Founders' Day and

enjoyed sisterhood activities

with our neighboring three

Tennessee chapters.

Eastern Illinois University fM Julie Ferguson Charleston, IL - Elected to

Panhellenic council : Stacey

Trocewicz, vice president of

standards, and Julie

Fergu son, vice-president of

public relations. We held our

"Sigma Kappa Sandblast"

volleyball tournament to raise

money for Alzheimer's Disease

research. Nicole Finn was

awarded most active new

member, and several members

inducted into Order of

Omega.

Beta Eta (University of Massachusetts) members Melissa Cleary and Marlena McCoy at the chapter's fall 2000 date party.

Members of Beta Theta (Marietta College) eagerly await their new members on bid day.

Beta Xi (University of Memphis) members prepare for a "Disco Fever" formal recruitment event.

Beta Sigma members (Purdue University) attended the annual barn dance.

Senior members of Beta Chi (University of California, Santa Barbara) chapter at their final preference event.

Members of Gamma Beta (Western Michigan University) are excited to meet their new members.

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Kentucky Wesleyan College ill

Owensboro, KY - Stacey Gilliam and Karissa Krahwinkel represented the

chapter on the homecoming

court, and Sarah Beth Roach was crowned

homecoming princess. We

danced the night away at our

"Cowboys and Cuties" event

at a member's farm, in

addition to a hayride, and

karaoke singing.

Tennessee Wesleyan College f\P Jocelyn Pope Athens, TN - Our semester

was busy as we participated in

the Alzheimer's Memory Walk

and Week of Giving activities .

The semester concluded with

initiation, a banquet, and a

Christmas party.

Wittenberg University fQ Elisabeth Soltes Springfield , OH - In October

we had a costume Halloween

party. November's highlights

included Founders' Day and

activities we participated in

with local alumnae.

Eastern Michigan University M Jennifer Wyroba Ypsilanti , MI - During

homecoming the chapter was

awarded second place in the

banner contest and in the golf

cart decorating contest. Other

activities included the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk,

raking leaves for the elderly,

our annual "Lock-Up" for

Alzheimer's Disease research,

and lollipop sales.

Central Michigan University M Jen Pester Mount Pleasant, MI - The

semester began with an

outstanding formal

recruitment. Chapter

members participated in

"Greeks in the Streets", and

collected over 300 items for

the Maine Sea Coast Missionary

Society. We have been focusing

on building an even stronger

sisterhood through fun events

such as retreats and chapter

dinners.

Truman State University .18 Ruth Baker Kirksville, M 0 - In the fall

semester, we initiated 34 new

members, played bingo at a

local nursing home, and placed

second in the homecoming skit

competition. For Week of

Giving we held a faculty

appreciation breakfast, sold

lollipops , collected items for

the Maine Sea Coast Missionary

Society, and enjoyed a

Founders' Day ceremony.

California State University, Chico .11 Jenny Krueger Chico, CA - We are proud to

welcome our newest members

who carried on the winning

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 2001

tradition and took first place

in the annual new member

softball tournament. Katie Short planned a wonderful

Founders' Day celebration that

we enjoyed with members

from other California

chapters.

Longwood College ~

Melanie Edwards Farmville, VA - We had a great

semester with our new

members, both socially and

academically. Philanthropy

was emphasized this semester

by adopting several

grandparents at the local

nursing home, participating in

Adopt-A-Highway, and co­

sponsoring a community and

campus-wide walk to raise

money for Alzheimer's Disease

research.

Southwest Missouri State University /). Y Holly Small Springfield, MO - The

semester began with our

annual "Kick for Alzheimer's"

soccer tournament, followed

by parents' weekend, and a

fun-filled evening at our

winter formal.

University of Central Ohlmoma AX

Edmond, OK - Members

helped set up, as well as

walked in the Oklahoma City

Alzheimer's Memory Walk. At

the walk we were awarded

second place for Most

Participants and third place for

Most Spirited. During

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 2001

homecoming we finished third

place overall and first place in

the dance and cheer

competition.

Radford University /).'I' Kimberly Hill Radford, VA - Our chapter

actively participated in Inherit

the Earth and Maine Sea Coast

Missionary Society activities,

and held our third annual

Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

We assisted with the

re-colonization of Epsilon Chi

Chapter, Virginia Polytechnic

Institute and State University,

and had the opportunity to

meet National President

Angela Guillory, Delta Mu,

and Judy Newton, national

vice president of membership,

Beta Upsilon.

Lenoir-Rhyne College FA Katie Stone Hickory, N C - Chapter

members participated in

Sigma Kappa 's Founders' Day

festivities. We had an

opportunity to talk with other

collegians from around the

state who share our same love

for Sigma Kappa. Week of

Giving included a campus

clean-up, a visit to the

Lutheran home to deliver

Thanksgiving cards, and a

faculty I staff appreciation day.

University of New Orleans EB Nicole Blauvelt New Orleans, LA - Greek

Week was celebrated with a

Gamma Delta (Thiel College) members enjoy the autumn weather during the Alzheimer's Memory Walk in Greensburg.

Members of Gamma Epsilon (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) Chapter participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

Gamma Lambda (East Tennessee State University) members. Rebecca Cole, Jennifer Reed, Mandi Kindle, April Jonas. and Shawna Moore at the philanthropy event during fall formal recruitment.

Gamma Mu (Eastern Illinois University) members Sarah Neeley, Erin Rolston, Julie Ferguson, Nikki Patzner, Abbey Malson, and Jill Turnage enjoyed the chapter's formal dance.

Andi Chaffin and Stephanie Fore, Gamma Pi (Kentucky Wesleyan College) attend Fall Ball.

Delta Iota (California State University, Chico) members take a break from their dance for the Greek Week finale show.

fall festival where we sold

lollipops to benefit

Alzheimer's Disease research.

For Halloween we had a date

night and went on a haunted

history tour in the French

Quarter. The chapter was

delighted that National

President Angela Guillory , Delta Mu , joined in the

celebration of initiation.

Susquehanna University M Emily Biever Selinsgrove, PA - Founders'

Day was celebrated by

welcoming the university

faculty for refreshments , and

sharing our chapter's history

with those who attended. We

continue to visit the elderly at

Penn Lutheran Nursing

Home.

University of Georgia EE Mary Beth Smuro Athens, GA - This semester

we held our second annual

Mystic Pizza night . New

members .from all IFC

fraternities on campus were

invited to our house for pizza,

and to meet our new

members. In November, we

held our first annual "Lollipop

Dash." Members worked in

teams to sell lollipops to help

raise money for Alzheimer's

Disease research.

University of Findlay EH Keri Smith Findlay, OH - "Orange and

Black Draw Me Back" was

our homecoming theme and

we proudly earned second

place for our float in the

Homecoming Day parade.

Chapter President Kendra Niswander was named

homecoming queen. Members

and alumnae enjoyed lots of

food and fun at our annual

post-game cookout.

California State University, Sacramento EA Jessica Roswell Sacramento, CA - This past

semester included initiation of

new members, successfully

completing our karaoke night

to support the Sigma Kappa

Foundation, and participating

in the Capital Walk for

Alzheimer's Disease research.

Most exciting this semester

was winning Sigma Chi

Fraternity's "Derby Days."

University of Missouri EM Laura Stumpf Columbia , MO - We initiated

50 new members, enjoyed

homecoming with Phi Gamma

Delta Fraternity, and had a

great time at Hayr ide 2000. We raised money and

awareness of Alzheimer's

Disease with "Sigma Kappa

Scoobie," an ultimate frisbee

tournament, as part of our

philanthropy.

California State University, Fullerton ET Alison Nordyke Fullerton, CA - Kimberly Isom , Jenae Heitkamp , and

Annie Rodriguez were

Sigma Kappa T rianglc • pring 200 I

invited to become members of

Gamma Sigma Alpha, a Greek

Honor Society. Kimberly Isorn , Jackie De La Cuadra, and Annie Rodriguez were inducted

into O rder of O mega.

Babson College

Jennise Hall Well esley, MA - This fall , the

chapter made and sent cards to

nursing homes during

Inspiration Week. The chapter

continues to strive for

academic excellence with our

scholarship program

recognizing members

throughout the semester for

outstanding academic

accomplishments .

Elmhurst College ZI Jaime Fosnow Elmhurst , IL - O ur semester

activities included a

philanthropy event to help the

elderly by raking leaves,

assisting at a local women's

shelter, hosting our annual

"Snowflake Ball" at a local

nursing home, and trick-or­

treating for canned goods.

Week of Giving activities

included gifts for all Greeks on

campus and a faculty night

out.

Angelo State University ZK Amy Somerville San Angelo, TX - This fall our

chapter grew in both numbers

and spirit . Nearly one- third of

the chapter participated in the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk in

Sigma Kappa Triang le • Spring 2001

San Angelo walking the

four-mile trail, whi le others

volunteered time ensuring the

event ran smoothly.

University of California, San Diego ZM Alyssa Aiko Osugi La Jolla, CA - Semester

activities included playing

volleyball and tennis with

other Greeks on campus.

Sisterhood activities included

movie night, Rock 'n Bowl ,

and a member / new member

dessert . We collected and sent

supplies to the Maine Sea

Coast Missionary Society, and

visited the LaJolla Care Center

to distribute holiday cards.

Our "Presents" dance was held

at the Hyatt Mission Bay.

University ofTexas San Antonio ZN Lisa Garcia San Antonio, TX - Along wi th

Panhellenic sister s, for the

second consecutive year we

participated in the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk . We had two

mixers, one date night,

highway clean-ups, and

sisterhood events that included

a banana-split party, bowling,

and retreats.

University of Arizona zo Stephanie Gilbert Tucson , AZ - On November

I I , we hosted our annual

Founders' Day brunch and

were privi leged to have in

attendance National Vice

President fo r Membership

Delta Nu (Longwood College) members Dana Parker and Undsay Bostic wait to meet their new members.

Members of Delta Chi (University of Central Oklahoma) and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity participated in the Oklahoma City Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

The women of Delta Psi (Radford University) were proud to be awarded Highest GPA on Campus.

Epsilon Delta (Susquehanna University) members celebrated Founders' Day with members of the University faculty.

Epsilon Eta (Findlay University) Chapter President Kendra Niswander was crowned homecoming queen.

Zeta Nu (University of Texas San Antonio) participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk, which was also a Panhellenic sisterhood event at UTSA.

Judy Newton , Beta Upsilon,

along with alumnae and

chapter members ofTheta

Omicron Chapter, Arizona

State University. The Southern

Arizona Alzheimer 's

Association presented a gift to

the chapter for being the

group raising the most money

and most participants in the

annual Alzheimer's Memory

Walk.

Colorado School of Mines ZIT Melanie McGinn Golden , CO - New

programming for the chapter

this academic year inc! uded

volunteering bi -weekly at a

local elementary school, and

hosting dinner prior to chapter

meetings. 'vVe are proud to

have many of our members on

the fa ll semester honor roll.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 'ZY Heather Hovenier Pomona, CA - This fa ll we had

a successful formal

recruitment, hosted our

annual Pearl Premier semi ­

formal in Pomona, and

participated in Founders' Day.

Our chapter collected items

for the Maine Sea Coast

Missionary Society and

enjoyed a Christmas tea with

the Pomona Valley Alumnae

Chapter.

Appalachian State University 8A Anna Emory Boone, NC - The chapter won

third place for our fl oat and

second place for our banner in

the homecoming parade.

Other fall activities included

participating in the Sigma

Kappa Foundation phone-a­

thon , Week of Giving, a

collection for the Maine Sea

Coast Missionary Society, and

bingo at a local retirement

community.

University of Louisiana at Monroe 8f Giselle Bodin Monroe, LA - A sisterhood

retreat was held this past fall.

Members enjoyed making

pillowcases that included

sister 's handprints. We have

raised money through "Rock­

A-Duck" and the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk. The chapter

hosted a "Cops and Robbers"

social event.

University of Delaware 8L'l Newark, DE - Lollipops were

sold at the homecoming

carnival , raising money for the

Sigma Kappa Foundation . A

Founders' Day luncheon was

held at a nearby Hilton .

Highlights included a guest

speaker from the Alzheimer's

Association, Delaware chapter.

Sisterhood events included a

hayride at Lum's Pond.

University of California, Riverside 8E Leah Weaver Riverside, CA - This fall new

initiates celebrated their first

Founders' Day at a banquet

hosted in Burbank . Members

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spr ing 200 I

had a great time during Greek

Week and Little/ Big Sis

revealing. Together, with the

help of a fraternity, we are

planning our annual Senior

Ball , a semi-formal dance held

at a local retirement center.

University ofVirginia ez Heather Katebini Charlottesville, VA - Fall

semester began with members

participating in the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk. A news crew

covering the event interviewed

two of our members, who

shared with them the

importance of the walk.

Sisterhood events, included

apple-picking in the mountains

and a fun -filled sleepover at

the house.

University of Nevada LasVegas eH Nicole Tuccitto Las Vegas, NV - Our chapter

began the year with a fun and

successful formal recruitment.

Members were honored at our

annual parents' day and

scholarship banquet. In

November, we hosted our

Violet Ball, "A Bash in the Bid

City," at ew York New York

Hotel. A successful golf

tournament completed the

semester.

State University of New York College at Fredonia e1 Joelle Grifa Fredonia , NY -The chapter

celebrated Week of Giving by

visiting the local Women 's

Sigma Kappa Triang le • Spring 200 I

Christian Association Home.

We brightened several offices

on campus with favors we

delivered to them . Numerous

alumnae helped our chapter

celebrate Founders' Day, and

December marked a time of

sisterhood as we danced under

snowflakes and stars at our

winter formal .

Arizona State University eO Leah Pentz Tempe, AZ - During fall

semester, the chapter won

first place in the homecoming

decorations contest, and

Chapter President Rachel Rolek was featured on the

cover of Greek Review. Our

faculty's children were invited

to a Halloween party where

pumpkins were carved and

then donated to local shelters.

Standards Council presented

six awards to outstanding

chapter members, and three

members were awarded for

maintaining a 4.0 gpa.

State University of New York College at Geneseo en Alison Grace Geneseo, NY - Chapter

members were busy this

semester with philanthropy

events including participating

in Geneseo's annual Make-A­

Difference day. Members

helped clean and improve the

landscape of our campus.

Week of Giving activities

included making Thanksgiving

cards for a nursing home,

giving a Thanksgiving basket to

Members of Theta Delta (University of Delaware) relax after the chapter's preference event.

Members of Theta Omicron (Arizona State University) Chapter sell lollipops at the Alzheimer's Memory Walk in Phoenix.

Theta Rho members (University of Kentucky) celebrate bid day with their 45 new members.

Theta Upsilon Chapter (Bowling Green State University) celebrates its lOth anniversary on BGSU's campus.

Grand Valley State University's Chapter of Excellence Award winner, Kappa Beta Chapter, celebrates the conclusion of formal recruitment with their new members.

Kappa Eta (Texas Christian University) members Emily Berry. Jenna Meriwether, Ashley Cannaday, Stephanie Alderson, and alumna Kristen Kirst Zeta Omicron. at Graceland in Memphis.

a family in-need, and helping

put up Christmas lights in

town .

University of Kentucky 8P Kate Fitzgerald Lexington , KY - We

participated in the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk, a date party,

mixers, and several sisterhood

events. It was great getting to

know our new members this

fall.

University of Hartford 8I Vanessa Redo West Hartford, CT - This

semester we participated in

the annual Alzheimer's

Memory Walk . Not only did

we raise a lot of money, but

had a lot of fun.

Congratulations to Shannon

Campbell and Vanessa

Reda who were inducted into

Order of Omega.

Bowling Green State University

Jessica Haynes

8Y

Bowling Green, OH - The

chapter celebrates its I Oth

anniversary at BGSU this year.

This semester we had a

successful formal recruitment­

complete with a Hawaiian­

themed event, our annual

Rewind date party, and we

celebrated Founders' Day with

local alumnae.

University ofTennessee at Chattanooga 8ci> Whitney Henson Chattanooga, TN - The

chapter is proud to be the

intramural flag football

champions. Members are

working hard to prepare for

Greek Show in the spring and

are excited to be the host

chapter for the Southeastern

Regional Conference in April.

West Virginia University 8X Anne Eubanks Morgantown, WV - To

celebrate an outstanding

formal recruitment we held a

sisterhood retreat at Camp

Muffley. We had a successful

homecoming followed by an

alumnae weekend. Founders'

Day included an open house to

showcase for alumnae and

parents the renovations made

to our house.

The Pennsylvania State University 8'¥

Rebecca Pangborn University Park, PA - This fall

members bonded on a

mountain climb and came

together on alumnae day to

reflect upon memories.

During Week of Giving, we

participated in the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk. Our Violet

Ball concluded the semester.

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Sigm a K appa Triang le • Spr ing 2001

Jennifer K. Brostoff, Gamma Kappa, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, has joined the Oak Brook branch of AXA Advisors, LLC. Jennifer is licensed and registered to provide financial products and services including financial, retirement, and estate planning; asset allocation; annuities; life insurance; and mutual funds. Prior to joining AXA Advisors, Jennifer was the senior writer/producer and anchor for "The Stock Market Observer," a business/financial news program on WCIU-TY, Chicago for five years. Jennifer holds a BA in broadcast communications/ political science. In addition, she has earned the Series 7, 66 and Life and Health licenses.

She resides in Skokie, IL, with her husband Louis C. Grazziano.

Sue Albrecht Johnson, Gamma Omega, Wittenberg University, lived in Sydney, Australia from July 1999 to October 2000. She worked as the Results Systems Manager in synchronized swimming for the 2000 Olympic Games. Sue also runs scoring central for the three major golf tournaments -U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, and U.S. Senior Open, as well as several other PGA Tour events. Sue now lives in Manhattan Beach, CA.

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Lauren Polizzi, Alpha Omicron, University of California, Los Angeles, was part of the art direction team nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Art Director for The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Lauren resides in Studio City, CA, where she works as an art director for Universal Studios.

Patrice Ann Cosgrove Rosinski MA/CCC-SLP, Beta

Omega, University of Nebraska Omaha, a speech and language pathologist, will have her

biography published in the Marquis Whos Who in America. The edition, which will celebrate over 100 years ofbiographical recognition, is to be published in September 2001. Pat has been included in seven past Marquis Whos Who publications, such as education, leadership, or healthcare, however, this will be the first inc! us ion of her biography.

Formerly director of speech and language pathology with Good Samaritan Health Services at Havasu Regional Hospital and director of speech/language pathology rehabilitative services at the VA Medical Center in Prescott, AZ, Pat currently lives in Chico, CA, with husband Dr. G.F. Rosinski

where she plans to continue writing.

Francell Lee Schrader, Iota, University of Denver, published her first book, Lady

of Immortal Thirty Three. She signed her book at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Cherry Creek

on November 18, 2000. Lady of Immortal Thirty Three is a novel based on the life of Frances S. Lee, Francell's grandmother. Mrs. Lee passed the first Child Labor Law, the Compulsory Education Act, and other laws for the health and safety of children as a member of the Colorado Legislature in 1899-1900. Francell Schrader is a University of Denver Phi Beta Kappa graduate and has traveled extensively in Asia and Europe. Francell recently retired to devote her time to writing after a twenty-year career in education as a teacher, reading specialist, and school director.

Karen Gresham Wedeking, Upsilon, Oregon State University, was recognized last fall by the Oregon Education Media Association as the 2000 Elementary Library Media Specialist of the Year. Karen is in her 31st year as a teacher in the Beaverton school district. She has dedicated the last 23 years to the students and staff of

Cooper Mountain Elementary as the library media specialist. Karen started the school's Family Library Night, coordinates author visits to schools, organizes two book fairs each year, and keeps the school library and computer lab up­to-date with the latest technology.

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New Gift Society Recognizes Significant Sigma Kappa

Preparing for the Future

Through a will, you can provide a better future for those you love as well as charitable organizations, like the Sigma Kappa Foundation . The federal tax laws provide a I 00 percent charitable estate tax deduction when a donor makes an outright bequest to a charitable organization.

Your will may name the Sigma Kappa Foundation as beneficiary of a dollar amount, a specific property, or a percentage of the total estate. Gifts may be designated to a favorite educational or philanthropic program or be used where the Board of Trustees sees the greatest need.

If you would like to receive additional information about preparing your will or making other contributions to the Foundation, request a copy of our Giving Benefits Brochure from Suzy Garner, director of development, in national headquarters.

Sigma Kappa Supports Alzheimer's Research Your generous contributions to the Sigma Kappa Foundation continue to make a difference for victims and caregivers of Alzheimer 's Disease. Since 1988, the Sigma Kappa Foundation has donated nearly one half million dollars in support of Alzheimer's Disease and gerontology related research. In 2000, the Sigma Kappa Foundation awarded three grants. The recipient of a $50,000 national Alzheimer 's Association grant was Rhonda Akkerman, a University of Texas researcher, for development of an intervention program , "Managing Anxiety in Caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease Patients." Two $5,000 grants were presented to local Alzheimer 's Association chapters. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, the grant funded "Helping Hands: Congregational Respite Program and Alzheimer's Professional and

Caregiver Educational Program." In California, the grant assisted the Los Angeles Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association in funding a program for increasing access to dementia care services for low-income Asian and Pacific Islanders .

Honor and Memorial Gifts You have the opportunity to support the Foundation and at the same time pay tribute to a loved one by making a gift in honor or in memory of a sister, family member, or close friend. Your gift with the appropriate information should be sent to the Sigma Kappa Foundation. You can use the enclosed envelope, if you wish. The Foundation will promptly send notification of your gift to the recipient or the family member. The amount of your gift is confidential.

All donors of honor and memorial gifts are recognized in the Sigma Kappa Triangle.

2000-02 Board of Trustees

Do you have a question regarding a Foundation-related issue? The Board of Trustees would like to hear from you:

Anne Dale, President, 305 Coral Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Jane Allan, Secretary, 730 Park Ave, Terrace Park, OH 45174

Patricia Tardiff, Treasurer, 233 Via Rancho, San Clemente, CA 92672-4540

Barbara Wilmer, 13051 Wreath PI, Tustin, CA 92780

Annie Cachiero, 147 Newport Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Lisa Doughty, 31 07 Oakwood Dr, Charleston, IL 61920-4414

Angela Guillory, 358 Shanewood Dr, Marksville, LA 71351

Marianne Burton, 3535 Hurstbourne Ridge Blvd, Louisville, KY 40299

Marsha Traub, 305 Meadow Ct, Glen Mills,

PA 19342

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Delta Boston University Marcia Palmer Brummer,

june 2000 Esther Pope, no date available

Iota University of Denver Bonnie Lovett Betts,

October 2000 Ruth Simon Mighell,

no date available

Lambda University of California,

Berkeley Carolyn Challoner Balkin,

November 2000 Virginia Porter Bing, May 1998 Marcia Hege Gregerson,

February 2000 Alice Haley Redford,

no date available Carol Martin Schuettge,

no date available Eleanor Davies Smith,

no date available Carol Siess Thompson,

September 2000 Lucy McCune Yates, September 2000

Mu University of Washington Frances Frykholm Black,

january 1999 Kathryn Kearns Cheesman,

August 2000 jeanne Blair Foerster, December 2000 janet Monnie Gilliam, October 2000 Barbara Robinson Moore, july 2000 Julia Lamberth Nellis, October 2000 jane Ramsby Uppinghouse,

September 2000

Nu Middlebury College Cynthia Crehore Dewyk,

November 1999

Xi The University of Kansas jeanette Singleton Adams,

November 2000 Pauline Cunningham Shaw, April 2000 Kathryn Frick Shenk, no date available

Omicron Tufts University Thalia Drake Jillson, no date available

Rho Randolph-Macon Women's

College Mary Peters Cuculliu, October 2000

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Sigma Southern Methodist University Martha Dudley Meador,

Aprill998 Louise Williams Watts,

December 1999

Upsilon Oregon State University Montana McBride Hilbert,

no date available Mary Shupe McCarthy,

no date available Mary Klock Rauch, February 2000 Gladys Hartley Redford, january 2000 Roma Confer Smitl1,

no date available

Psi University of Wisconsin-Madison Caroline Field Gunderson,

no date available Laura Gess Rust, no date available

Alpha Ganuna Washington State University Edna Watson Meade, February 1991 Helen Kuehn Smith, May 1999

Alpha Delta The University of Tennessee,

Knoxville Rebecca Tansil, April 1996

Alpha Epsilon Iowa State University jacquelyn Potts Conner,

no date available Elaine Spearing Kielliom, March 2000

Alpha Eta University of Minnesota Frances Adams Covell,

no date available Sue Carlson Nordstrom,

no date available

Alpha Theta University of Louisville jeannette Astles Renn,

no date available Lucille Neurath Wil!loyte,

October 2000

Alpha Iota Miami University Marian Krinn Weber, july 2000

Alpha Kappa University of Nebraska-Lincoln Marylis Gutschau Teves, july 1999

Alpha Lambda Adelphi University Lillian Preuss Dede, September 2000

AlphaMu University of Michigan Georgiana Peet Miller, October 2000

AlphaNu University of Montana Ruth Ackerly Kendall, October 1996

Alpha Xi The University of Iowa Ruth Corbin, no date available Salome Foote, no date available

Alpha Omicron University of California, Los

Angeles Mary Fry, November 2000

Alpha Pi Ohio Wesleyan University juanita McVey Buerk, October 2000

Alpha Rho Vanderbilt University Emma Bass Kirk, no date available Mary Taylor Sadler, September 2000

Alpha Sigma Westminster College Mary Campsey, November 1999 Blodwen Davis Frutchey, july 2000 Marion Symons Hanson, July 2000 jody Turner Hawbraker,

December 2000 Harriet Smith Koopman, March 2000

Alpha Tau Michigan State University Mary Goggin Burlingame,

October 2000 Martha Brown Powers, September 1996

Alpha Chi Georgetown College Ella Wilson Coleman,

December 2000 Mary Kemper Frye, August 2000

Beta Epsilon Louisiana Tech University Paula Walker Poole,

no date available

Beta Zeta University of Marykmd Marguerite Monocrusos Hall,

July 2000 Marilyn Fischer Hicklin,

May2000

Beta Theta Marietta College Ruth Molyneux Campbell,

July 2000 Iris Hoskinson Dickerson,

March2000 Frances Schneider Hiser,

january 2001

Beta Iota Carnegie-Mellon University Thelma Franz Binder, March 2000

BetaNu Bradley University Vivian Thalberg Kohout,

no date available Margaret Watson McGrath,

September 2000 Mable Brachler Mohn, October 2000

Beta Pi Illinois Institute ofTechnology Helen Parsons Philippi,

no date available

GanunaBeta Western Michigan University Hazel Cleveland Saye,

November 1999

Ganuna Kappa Southern Illinois University

Carbondtile Louise Lux Bauer, March 2000 Suzanne Bruns, September 1999 Elizabeth Baker Schnur, june 2000

GanunaTau Midwestern State University

. Karen Huie Capps, August 2000

Delta Eta Central Missouri State University juliet jordan Knoblauch,

September 2000

Delta Lambda Wcryne State University Kathryn East Farlow Acosta,

November 2000 Lillian Mogge jacques,

no date available

Delta Chi The University of Central

Oklahoma Marita Handley, no date available Alice Weaver johnson,

no date available Lennie Kunc jorgenson,

no date available Lucile Hawker Neely,

no date available judith Watkins Sanders,

September 2000 Virgie Abel Smart, no date available Birdie Polk Tool, no date available Florence Coyner White,

no date available

Epsilon Ganuna Southwestern Oklahoma State

University Ruby Straughan Drinkwater,

no date available

Epsilon Delta Susquehanna University jane Wilson, June 1999

Epsilon Epsilon The University of Georgia Amy Wilkinson jansen,

ovember 2000

)EDUCTIBLE GIFT

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Memorial Contributions Donations to the Sigma Kappa Foundation were made in

memory of the following from

October 1 - December 31 , 2000

Kathryn East Farlow Acosta Ann Hamilton Jane Hughes Nielsen by jane Kramer AJ/an by Jennifer Greene Ammons by Hildeaarde Swenson O'Nei/1

AnneW Dale Dorothy Jean Pease Heffernan Mrs. Ralph Parsons Maraaret Mi/ler Dodd by Colleen Horan Hein by Dorothy Parsons Rind Winona Keyes Valentine Joy Heider Eunice Martin Phillips

Cindy Allin's Grandmother by Rachel Heider Granner by Ellen Cunninaham by AnneW Dale Nancy Pains Hellmann Jeanne McConeghy Phillips Holly Anderson by Marjorie McCandless Newlin by jean Eaam McConeahy by Kimberly Dempewolf Wallace Kathleen Ponikvar Pechauer Ethel Pugh Margaret J. Andrew Luvicy M. Hill by Rhoda Haaar Gibson by Rod and Carole Andrew by Mary Hollman Maves Hazel S. Quillin

Tisa j ohnson Mason Cindy Hoffmann by Carolyn Qgillen Nelms Oscar L. Armstrong by Daphne Ferenczi Galvin Aimee Reinker by Ernestine Heinsohn Armstrona Mignonette Holland by Kirsten Swemen Alice L. Arndt by Kathleen Holland Rutten Elizabeth (Kay) Schnitkner by Jane Knopp Arndt Janine Olson Hultquist Rockhold William H. Beavert by Kari Hultquist Stewart by Dole Falk Bates by Lottie McDonald Beaver! Peggy Calloway Hyde Mary Horne Stoermer Adele Carol Booth by Barbara Perkins Clark Judy Rychnovsky

Blanchard Becky Inglis by Wendy Premo Staebell by Mary F. Comeiford by Amy Brockopp Byrne Anthony Lewis Sabo Amy Blumberg Amy Wilkinson Jansen by Judith Sabo Goddard by Sherry L. Skelton by Marljrs Paxman Dowman Patricia Taylor Scarlett Keith Boyer Louise Maves Drane by Cyntha Johnson Atkinson by Marianne Chattin Burton Elise Reed Jenkins Ruth Violet Schoenfelder Joan Devin Brown by Carolaene Pane Leftwich by Jean Bendslev Teare by Dorothy Jaaaers Lanaley Constance McKenzie C-hris Kowalski Shelby Betty Bullock Judy Amhart O'Daniel by Susan Tooke Dombek by Janet Owen Hallum Barbara Kam Betty Breth Silve LillyT. Buscemi by Melanie Pennisi by New jersey Suburban Alumnae

by Nina A. Buscemi Kathleen McKeown Keene Chapter Lois Jean Bussmann by Ada Woodhouse Hal/bern Susan Tompkins Nichols

by Linda Bussmann McCabe Betty Hampton King Margaret Stamm Kathryn Kearns Cheesman by Bonnie Kina Hazarabedian by Ruth C. Breedlove

by Bette Campbell Sholund Dennis Kirby Charlotte Mourer Struthers Helen B._ Cline by Judith Gilmore Kirby by Geraldine Hatt

by Anne D. Sapienza Annabelle Faulds Klein Marjorie Darling Taylor Mary Phyllis Clarke Coleman by Marcia Klein by Elizabeth Darline Sherburne

by Mary Coleman Meeker Barbara Greer Kleinschmidt Jane Elizabeth Temple Marilyn Cole Collison by Ellen Rein Doualas by Marie Johnson Temple

by Georaia Waldo Barbara J. May Howard R.Terry,Jr., MD Maridell Braham Condon Anne Au9' 0/es by Doreen Lusier Terry

by Charlene Robinson Hansen Sarasot.a Area, FL Alumnae Carol Siess Thompson Gail Jensen LaPrade Chapter by Bet9' Spencer Merman Patricia VanDyke Harry Kojigian Helen Thurber

Ruth Barrows Cushman by The Cavender Family by Kimberly Law Bennett

by Nancy Barrows GcdJ Elsa Lane Fern Hornung Todd Sipprelle (Sue) R. Daye by Susan Koch by Herbert Todd

by Marion Daye McKinney jacqueline R. Paidas Nancy Fowler Treadway R. James Dayton Hazel Hermanson Lawrence by j ennifer Greene Ammons

by Helen French Dayton by Mary Nicolle Shoptauah Barbara Wilson Lillian Preuss Dede Carrie Adams Lenz Geri Kay Courden Turner by Clearwater, FL Alumnae Chapter by Kimberly Dempewolf Wallace by j oan Schau Siwik William R. Delozier, Jr. Marcia Anthony Lesher Sandra Colbert Vaden by AnneW Dale by Claire jarisch Butceifield by Judy Arnhart O'Daniel Martha Bunce Desch Helen Winters Loomis Mary E. Vermillion by Sharon Zoretich Terry by Sarasota Area, FL Alumnae by Elizabeth Wakenhut Germany

Mary Lou David DuffY Chapter Alice Hersey Wick by Sandra Hiner Smith Elizabeth Lucas by Caryl Clarke Buckley Helen Kinney French by Joan Reaain McNeill Natalie H. Dunsmoor

by Helen French Dayton Gertrude Cadogan McLaren Jane C. Wilson Mrs. Oliver Gaines by Cecil McLaren by Cheryl Snyder Huber

by East Bay Alumnae Panhellenic Edna Watson Meade Louise (Betty) Wood Phyllis Spence Garrett by Byron Meade by janice Newman Caufield

by Cincly Garrell Shari Mueller Meyer Tracy Johns by }a nine Jensen Ross

Crystal Morris Greiner Grace E. Mooney by Donna Foutes Butler by Anne D. Sapienza RonaldGygi Barbara Robinson Moore by Antoinette Cortese Gy9i by Bette Campbell Sholund

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In Honor OJ. .. Contributions to the Sigma Kappa Foundation were made

in honor I in celebration of the following from

October 1 - December 31, 2000

Jane Kramer Allan Her Gamma Alpha Chapter by Jean Bendslev Teare Sisters Rose J. Anderson by Debra Keeton Simpson by Louise Anderson Low Gamma Phi Chapter Patricia Dornon Atldns by Carey Ross Eaton by Andrea G. Richardson Gamma Zeta Chapter Beta Upsilon Chapter by Jewel Barr:els Anderson by Fay Hammerman Goodman Suzy Garner Her Beta Sigma Chapter Sisters by AnneW Dale by jilenna L. Ensian Raymond N. Getske Angela Bradley by Kathrine Fowler Getske by Milton &._Mariann Pate Angela C. Guillory Ruth C. Breedlove by Jean Bendslev Teare by Cloy Family Foundation Theta Alpha Chapter

Fort Worth, TX Alumnae Chapter Dacia Heaton Carolyn Perreault Bronson by jan B. Heaton by Alice Anderson Soby Viola Heyne Hoff Mrs. Lee H. Cagle by Nancy Holliday by Nancy Lackey Moses Glenda Hubner Field Consultants by Koren Turpie Clemente by Cincly Richardson Frances Lewis Hurley Erin Connors by Mildred Elkins Shannon by Maraaret Connors Meredith Kimble Jen Crosby by Milton &._Mariann Pate

by AnneW Dale Elizabeth Kluesner Suzy Garner by Karen Kluesner

AnneW.Dale Elaine Robert Kreigh by Jean Blair Crail by Helen Sowden Knoblock

Nancy Holliday Sarah K. Lohr Mary Bolt Uo/d by Janet L. Lohr Joan Reaain McNeill Monika Malkowski Jucly Arnhart O'Daniel by Wanda Malkowski jean Bendslev Teare Junne Martin

Leslie Danz by David Moraan Martin by Victoria Feldman Tisa Johnson Mason Mary Devane by AnneW Dale by Allison Berrier Suzy Garner Caryl Cordis D'hondt Joan Reagin McNeill by Tecla FuhriB Murphy by AnneW Dale Lindsey M. Dunkle Frances Jeanne Montgomery

by Linda Dunkle by Renee Montgomery Carn€)' Epsilon Alpha Chapter's Jennifer Morris

Officers and Spring New by Carol Hutcheson Member Class Jennifer Murray

by Sandy Lindber9 Harris by Karen Murra)' Her Epsilon Delta New 2000-2002 National Council

Member Class by Marianne Chactin Burton

by Ami9' Lavella Anaela C. Guillory Her Epsilon Epsilon Chapter Barb Brewster Kniahc.

Sisters Tisa Johnson Mason

by Barbara Dickinson Jucly Eldrid9e Newton Epsilon Lambda Chapter Marsha L. Traub

by Shirley Henn National Headquarters Staff Epsilon Zeta Chapter by Marsha L. Traub

by Adria Wheatley National Housing Barbara Williams Fenters Corporation Staff by Joan Reaain McNeill by Marsha L. Traub

Jean Bendslev Teare Margie M. Neff 2000-2002 Foundation Board by Linda NifJ

of Trustees Mary Norwood by AnneW Dale by Amy Beers

Suzy Garner Angela Norman O'Dell Tisa Johnson Mason by Cynthia Norman Richardson

Foundation Staff Omega Chapter by Marsha L. Traub by Helen junameyer West Chasta Freeman Kristina Patten by Marsha Freeman by Danielle De Pinto Josephine Galia Lauren J. Roberts by Frances K. Robinson by Richard Roberts

Adriana Servinsky by Denise Sen'insky

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 200 1

Sigma Kappa Sorority by Nancy Vogel · Sigma Kappa foundation by Cheryl Tullos Mallette Ruth Souders Sims by j enn!fer Beasley

Patricia Savoye Tardiff Michelle Skinner by Gino Skinnlr Marie W. Southworth by Sylvia Wicks Palmer W.T. & DeDe Stallings by j ennifer Stollinas Patricia Scherrer Stelmach by Nancy Holliday Patricia Savoye Tardiff by Nancy Holliday

Heather Wornojf Theta Eta Chapter by j enn!fer Hamby Theta Mu Chapter by Amber Jefferies Theta Phi Chapter by Dorothy Smith White Theta Xi Chapter by Cynthia Youna j ohnson Barbara Treadway by Sheila A. Barnes Abby Tucker by Mary Jane Pistorius Tay lor

Cynthia Norman Richardson Jennifer Weiss by Steven Weiss Roberta Dillon Williams by Dorothy Donald Shonk Rhonda Yohannan by Joyne1jrreii-Kuchoc Zeta Epsilon Chapter by Rosljm Podolsky

In Celebration OJ ..

Her 90th Birthday by Louise Moreland Boker Beta Psi Chapter's 50th

Anniversary by Rubie Blevins Chapman The Birth of Anna Elise

Beynon, 9-13-99 by ·Cheryl Poteat Beynon The Marriage of L;mra

Zeitchik to Kevin Bookman by Anne W. Dole Jennie Cordis's Pledging and

Initiation into Sigma Kappa by Caryl Cordis D'hondt Lucile Pemberton Duncan's

Birthday by Mary Boker Liston Barbara Williams fenters's

Birthday by Mary Boker Liston Her Graduation by j ennifer R. Ferearino Fifty Years of Marriage by j oy Lowther Gordner Dot Hartman Harper's

Birthday by Patricio McGehee Flournoy Ma.rea Judilla's Initiation by Fronk &_Laura Judi/ Ia Kappa Gamma Chapter's

Recruitment Success by MeaanWise Elissa Kate Moore's Initiation by Pot Moore Ashley Pate 's Initiation by Milron &_Morionn Pate

Heather Scott's Initiation by Lindo Geverts 50th Wedding Anniversary of

A.W. & Mary Stone Shean by Louris Covonouah Boyer Jean BendslevTeare's Birthday by Tiso Johnson Mason Theta Upsilon Chapter's lOth

Anniversary by Mary Mel/wee Honicok

Lesley Nadeau The Marriage of Becky

Anderson Congdon to Douglas Vinzant

by j ane Kramer Allan Her 87th birthday, S

grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren

by Ruth Everson 11&tkins The Birth of Elaini Renea

Williams by j ennifer Weber Barbara Collins Wilmer's

Birthday by Tiso Johnson Mason Morgan Yother's Initiation into

Sigma Kappa by Alison Yother Zeta Epsilon Chapter's 25th

Anniversary by Lynda Catalano Bodum

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 2001

Rem embering Kae East Farlow Acosta

Ali who knew Kathryn East Farlow Acosta, Delta Lambda, best known to us as "Kae Farlow," remember her as a soft spoken, petite, lovely lady who got things done. Kae was a very dedicated and loyal Sigma Kappa, but more than that she was a dedicated and loyal member of

Kae East Farlow Acosta, the Greek community. She was Delta Lambda initiated at Wayne State University

into Pi Kappa Sigma and became a Sigma Kappa in 1959 at the time of the merger of the two sororities. She was a member of the South Oakland County MI Alumnae Chapter, a collegiate province officer, collegiate district director, and national vice president of collegiate chapters (1975-1980). She was passionate about Sigma Kappa and worked hard for her advancement.

Kae was an elementary school teacher and an excellent one. The love of her life was her family. She has three beautiful Sigma Kappa daughters: Pam, Gamma Beta, Beth, Alpha Tau, Lynn, Gamma Beta, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She loved to travel and did so extensively. She had that Sigma Kappa "green thumb" and was quite nurturing of her violets (daughter Pam is now nursing them along). Former National Vice President for Collegiate Chapters Pat Mills, Iota, remembers Kae as "having a nice sense of humor, so devoted to Sigma Kappa, very dependable, and VERY proud to wear the Sigma Kappa badge."

Daughter Pam remembers one of the most fun things they had done recently was seeing Kae dance at her grandson's wedding (even though due to a stroke she couldn't walk). Pam remembers her mother loved life; Sigma Kappa collegians, her family, teaching school, her house, her violets, and other flowers.

Having the privilege of serving on national council with Kae, I remember her as a beautiful, soft spoken lady. In a quiet, gracious way, my sister Kae got things done, and made certain Sigma Kappa grew and prospered.

She had not been well the last few years and had moved herself and husband into a nursing home. Kae passed away quietly on November 22, 2000.

Barbara W illiams Fenters, Gamma Gamma

North Alabama alumna Michele Fly Gay, Theta Xi, decorated pumpkins with her alumnae chapter for pediatric patients at Huntsville Hospital.

La Jolla alumnae, Beta Psi (San Diego State University) and Zeta Mu, (University of California, San Diego) collegians participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

Alumnae

CALIFORNIA

Berkeley /Bay Cities

Donna Jackson Jollyrnour, Lambda

Twenty-two of our members are

actively involved on the

corporation and advisory boards

of Lambda Chapter, University of

Californ ia, Berkeley. Alumnae,

collegians, and guests gathered at

the chapter house for the Big

Game Brunch and we enjoyed an

alumnae spring luncheon,

honored our graduating seniors

with gifts, helped in the kitchen

during fall recruitment,

participated with the collegians in

the Alzheimer 's Memory Walk and

attended initiation and Founders'

Day. Husbands and guests joined

us for our annual potluck dinner­

theater party "Under the Stars."

Our two local Panhellenic groups

held benefit fashion shows with

Sigma Kappa members as models.

La Jolla

Joanna Goldstein, Zeta

In addition to our regular social

get-togethers, we participated in

the Alzheimer's Memory Walk

with the Beta Psi, San Diego State

University, and Zeta Mu ,

University of California at San

Diego, chapters. We also held our

annual holiday cookie exchange,

and enjoyed a trip with fri ends

and family to the Festival of Lights

at San Diego Wild Animal Park.

Long Beach

Ann Nicholson, Alpha Omicron

We helped with recruitment for

Gamma Theta Chapter, California

State University, Long Beach.

Our activities included the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk, an

Octoberfest luncheon, and our

Christmas Party at Mission Inn .

We attended a matinee and

supper, had a game night, enjoyed

an English tea with Gamma Theta

collegians, and a Long Beach

Harbor cruise and lunch.

North Orange County

Jenny Glasser, Epsilon Tau

We recruited new members at

our summer barbecue and fall

wine and cheese mixer, walked in

the Alzheimer's Memory Walk,

and donated items to the Maine

Sea Coast Missionary Society. We

assisted Epsilon Tau, California

State University, Fullerton ,

helping with recruitment,

Inspiration Week, and spring and

fall initiation ceremonies. Several

members serve on their advisory

and corporation boards.

Pomona Valley

Carol F. Parker, Alpha Omicron

We're thrilled about our forty­

five percent increase in members

in the last two years. Activities

.which have encouraged new

members include a planning

meeting with Zeta Upsilon,

California Poly State, Pomona, a

pool party, jewelry- making, wine­

tasting, a potluck and scrapbook

meeting, a ritual meeting with

Theta Beta, University of

La Verne, and a salad potluck.

Our gerontology project included

making Valentines with Zeta

Upsilon for patients at a nursing

home. We participated in the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk and

our annual fundraiser, Violet

Basket, on Founders' Day.

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 2001

News

COLORADO

Rocky Mountain

Megan Hessee, Zeta Pi

Area alumnae helped Gamma

Alpha, University of Northern

Colorado, cope after their chapter

house was damaged in a

November fire, attended the

rededication of the house after

repairs were made, and celebrated

their 50th anniversary with them .

We provided three new advisors

for Zeta Pi, Colorado School of

Mines, celebrated their 20th

anniversary, and par ticipated with

both chapters in the Alzheimer 's

Memory Walk and Founders' Day.

We have enjoyed happy hours at

unique locations, the city Sigma

Kappas enjoy monthly lunch

gatherings at downtown

restaurants, and the noon-timers

continue to meet for lunch

month ly in the greater Denver

area . Highlights of the year

.included a barbecue, an ornament

exchange, a holiday shopping

excursion, a Super Bowl party,

and the Denver Area Panhellenic

Scholarship and Awards luncheon.

FLORIDA

Central Florida

Jean Norris Malloy, Gamma Beta

We enjoyed presentations on

quilting and making baskets and

collected items for the Maine Sea

Coast Missionary Society.

Members joined Orlando alumnae

for Founders' Day, honored Sigma

Kappa collegians at our traditional

holiday brunch, visited Leu

Gardens, and held a benefit

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 200 1

luncheon for the Sigma Kappa

Foundation. Other activities

included a Valentine 's luncheon, a

museum outing, and a potluck

picnic. To join us, contact Kay

Peabody Schmaus at 407-678-

4841 or sopranokayl @ juno.com.

Sarasota Area

Jacquelyn Penny Jacoby, Omeaa

Founders' Day was celebrated

with alumnae from Venice. We

enjoyed a speaker from an area

day care center and donated books

to the pre-school. O ther

activities included an introduction

to aromatherapy and massage, and

a visit to an old Florida historical

park. We supported the Maine

Sea Coast Missionary Society, Beta

Tau Chapter, University of

Florida, and the Panhellenic

Scholarship and Awards luncheon .

KANSAS

Wichita

Linda R. Hope, Epsilon Mu

Our reactivated alumnae chapter

enjoyed a Founders' Day dinner

and later assembled final exam

goodie bags for Xi, The University

of Kansas, and Theta Tau, Kansas

State University. Chapter

members ser ve as corporation

board members for Theta Tau.

KENTUCKY/ INDIANA

Kentuckiana

Rache l Heaney, Gamma Pi

Our newly formed alumnae club

assisted Gamma Pi, Kentucky

Berkeley/Bay Cities alumnae and collegians participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

Rocky Mountain alumnae at national convention included Stephanie Sommers, Iota, Joan Howard, Xi Lee Ann Smith, Iota, and Megan Hessee, Zeta Pi.

Several members of the Central Florida Alumnae Chapter attended the confirmed conventionite celebration at national convention.

Rockford alumnae participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk. Pictured are (front row, L to R) Marcia Trost Aramovich, Gamma Mu, Jacey VaupeL Gamma Zeta, and Carol Wilson, Gamma Zeta. (Back row, L to R) are Laura Jasper. Gamma Zeta, Karen Jasper. Gamma Zeta, Linda Peckham, Gamma Mu, Jan Dunbar, Gamma Zeta. Mary Dammann, Gamma Mu, Cathy Trost. Gamma Mu.

Lincoln alumnae enjoyed their September Shrimp Boil. Pictured are Pat Olson French, Alpha Kappa, Nancy Herse Noren, Alpha Kappa, and Sally Smith Bates, Alpha Kappa.

Pictured above are Syracuse alumnae who participated In the Alzheimer's Memory Walk with local NBC news anchor Jackie Robinson. L to R. Barbara Farnsworth Reese, Epsilon, Diane Fulmer Pelton, Theta Pi, Jackie Robinson, and Patricia Lenlo Anken. Epsilon. The group won first prize In their division at the Walk.

Wesleyan College, with fall

recruitment and a new member

introduction program, enjoyed

several social events, participated

in the Owensboro's Alzheimer's

Memory Walk, sold lollipops for

the Sigma Kappa Foundation, and

co llected items for the Maine Sea

Coast Missionary Society. We also

celebrated Founders ' Day at the

Kentucky / Indiana State Day

luncheon, held a holiday party,

and enjoyed a new member

recruitment event in January.

Contact Jerrilynn Bender, Gamma

Pi, at 8 I 2-362-8203 or

jerrilynnbender@hotmail. com

KENTUCKY

Southern Kentucky

Wren Davis Mills, Epsilon Zeta

We assisted Epsilon Zeta, Western

Kentucky University, with

recruitment, attended their

homecoming tea and Founders'

Day dessert reception and

candlelight ceremony. Other

activities included participating in

the Alzheimer 's Memory Walk, a

dinner meeting at a Japanese

restaurant, a philanthropy project

benefiting the Maine Sea Coast

Missionary Society, and a holiday

potluck and gift exchange with

co llegians. For information,

contact Wren Davis Mills at

vvren@ byzant. com .

ILLINOIS

Rockford

Cathy Whitney Trost, Gamma Mu

Activities included participation in

the Alzheimer 's Memory Walk,

touring Klehm Arboretum,

News

hosting speakers on women's

health issues, and donating items

on a monthly basis to W.A.VE.

(Working Against Violent

Environments). We shared

Founders' Day dinner with

Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois

University, collegians and co­

hosted the annual Panhellenic

Bunny Breakfast at the Discovery

Center. Our C.A.L.

(Collegiate/ Alumnae Liaison)

program continues to encourage

and support Rockford area and

Gamma Zeta collegians with notes

and small gifts .

LOUISIANA

New Orleans

Amy Elizabeth Ertel, Delta Mu

We participated in the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk with Epsilon Beta ,

University of New Orleans.

Collegians hosted an Alumnae

Appreciation Picnic for alumnae

and their families with outdoor

games and face painting. Alumnae

and co ll egians shared a Founders'

Day Tea where new members '

Secret Moms were revealed .

MICHIGAN

South Oakland County

Marjorie Souffrou Powell ,

Gamma Beta

We participated in the annual Zoo

Walk for Alzheimer 's Disease

research and were hostesses for

the "Chocolate Jubilee." We also

took part in tl1e Ride to Educate

to raise funds for Detroit

Children 's Hospital. O ur major

fundraiser conti nues to be selling

Entertainment Books.

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NEBRASKA

Lincoln

Carroll Gr iffin Dischner,

Alpha Kappa

We held our spring ltmcheon,

enjoyed the annual Shrimp Boil,

exchanged holiday ornaments, and

had a program on marketing. We

supported our local Alzheimer 's

Association chapter in the form of

grants to the Respite Care

program .

NEW YORK

Rochester

Marcia Cary Turpyn,

Gamma Omena

We participated in the Alzheimer 's

Memory Walk and worked on the

Alzheimer 's Memory Garden for

area patients and their families for

"Make a Difference Day" with the

Theta Phi , State University of

New York College at Geneseo,

collegians. We celebrated

Founders' Day with Theta Phi and

hosted our annual spring senior

dinner. Other activities included

our annual holiday cookie and

ornament exchange, dinner at a

Chinese restaurant, and a

Valentine-making party for area

Alzheimer 's Diesease patients. To

join us contact Marcia Turpyn at

716-227-4346.

Syracuse Area

Diane Pelton, Theta Pi

We enjoyed a trip to New York

City to see a show, sightseeing,

and shopping. Other activities

included a garage sale fundraiser, a

Sigm a Kappa Triangle • Spring 2001

family and fri ends picnic, dinners

out, and Mary Kay®, Pampered

Chef®, and Discovery Toy®

parties . Interested in joining us,

contact Diane Pelton at 3 15-468-

3057 .

OHIO

Cincinnati

Marian White Noffke, Tau

Our annual Tasting Bee kicked off

the year. We spent an evening

perusing old scrapbooks and

brought toiletry items for the

Maine Sea Coast Missionary

Society. Alpha Iota, Miami

University, collegians joined us

for the Alzheimer 's Memory

Walk. Assisting with the

association in various capacities

are Sheryl Hofmann Donavan,

Alpha Iota ; Karen Hofmann

Wiesner, Beta Upsilon; Terri

Groteke, Beta Tau ; and Marian

White Noffke, Tau . Jane

Branstitter Anderson, Delta Beta ,

serves on the association board.

We attended Founders' Day at

Alpha Iota Chapter.

Dayton

Carolyn (Kitty) Nikolai, Alpha Iota

Kappa Gamma, University of

Dayton, has given us renewed

purpose. We work with them on

all national philanthropic projects

and celebrated Founders' Day

with a luncheon and traditional

ceremony.

Several members of the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter attended the Alpha Delta Chapter Reunion Luncheon at national convention.

Portland alumnae celebrated their 50-year members and graduating seniors from Upsilon Chapter. Oregon State University.

The Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter executive board plan the upcoming semester's activities for the chapter.

Baltimore alumnae attended a Founders ' Day Tea.

Dayton alumnae in attendance at national convention include (I to r) Trisha Studebaker, Delta Delta, Deb Shirley, Alpha Iota, Joyce Conner, Beta Upsilon, Andrea Ewart, Kappa Gamma, Pat Baker, Delta Phi, and Gina Keucher, Epsilon Eta.

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia

Anne McCready Insinger,

Gamma Delta

Alumnae participated in the

annual Flourtown Flea Market to

support our philanthropic

commitments and in the

Philadelphia and Allentown

Alzheimer's Memory Walks. We

decorated mini -pumpkins and

made "Squeeze my cheeks and I' ll

give you a big hug!" smiley face

favors to pep up Meals on Wheels

trays , and enjoyed a candlelight

tour of three Fairmount Park

Houses. A handmade, counted

cross-stitch bookmark was sent to

each new Epsilon Delta,

Susquehanna Uruversity, member.

Two highlights of the year were

the haunted house hayr ide and a

beach weekend to go Christmas

shopping.

TEXAS

Southeast Texas Golden Triangle

Betty Baham, Gamma Chi

O ur members made and

decorated Halloween gooille bags

for Theta Gamma chapter

members, Uruversity of Louisiana

at Monroe, and later decorated

Sigma Kappa frames and cards for

them . We enjoyed a fall dinner,

collected a box of socks and other

necessities for the Maine Sea

Coast Missionary Society, held a

holiday ornament exchange, a

boat outing, a swimming get­

together, and a barbecue.

VIRGINIA

Northern Virginia

Eileen Krolikowski Koefoot ,

Theta Lambda

Alumnae gathered for our

summer picnic, Founders' Day

celebration, and annual holiday

party. Monthly, we meet as a

book group and at popular

Virginia / Washington DC area

restaurants. We supported

Northern Virgirua Panhellenic

Association fundraisers and also

made donations of clothing,

toiletries , and toys to the Sullivan

House, a rehabilitation shelter for

battered women. We walked to

support the National Bone

Marrow Transplant Fund and held

a Mary Kay® night to raise funds

for the Sigma Kappa Foundation.

Members serve on the advisory

board for Zeta , George

Washington University.

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Grand Valley State University KB Lisa Herrick Allendale, MI - The chapter was awarded the Grand Valley State University Chapter of Excellence Award . Chapter members participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, hosting a face painting table for the children.

Elon College KZ Paula Perhot

Elan, NC - The chapter held a retreat last fall and were honored to have National President Angela Guillory , Delta Mu, attend. We participated in trick-or-treat on Greek Street, decorated our house, and hosted musical chairs and donuts on a string for children. Founders' Day was celebrated with the North Carolina collegiate chapters, and we had a great time at our semiformal dance.

Texas Christian University

Suzanne Kerr

KH

Fort Worth, TX - The cold hearts defeated the mighty doves in a broomball game at our sisterhood retreat, and chapter officers hosted a dinner to thank our advisors for all of their hard work during the year. Many members of our chapter formed a spirit tunnel as the TCU Horned Frogs took the field for our last home game.

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Alumnae & Recruitment

"When I was a Sigma Kappa . . . ," she casually commented .

The job description changes , but do the responsi bilities? Where do alumnae fit into the perpetual circle of membership growth for the national organization? Do actions and assistance from alumnae benefit chapters? While collegians gathered nationwide participating in the Just ONE membership recruitment workshops, assessing chapter dynamics and skills, the necessity for alumnae involvement has never been greater.

For continued growth and longevity, Sigma Kappa alumnae must successfully transition from co llegiate to alumnae experience. This completes the membership recruitment cycle for a member: 1) potential member, 2) new member, 3) member 4) and lastly, alumna. By completing this cycle, alumnae should clearly see tl1e significance of their role in tl1e membership recruitment arena. A solid foundation of sorority knowledge, commitment, and common vision was formed during the co ll egiate experience. Upon completion of these years, it then becomes a shared responsibili ty as alumnae to mode l this to potential members and coll egians in chapters today.

Alumnae can ensure the continued success of Sigma Kappa's membership recruitment process and program in countless ways. For decades, alumnae have provided assistance

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Understanding the importance of tl1e alumnae experience, modeling the experience, and providing necessary ser vices to meet the needs of recruitment signifi cantly affect the outcome of future recruitment and growth for Sigma Kappa.

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