A semi-annual publication of the Pi Beta Phi St. Louis Alumnae Club

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Fall 2014

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Founders’ day 2014The St. Louis Alumnae Club held its annual Founders’ Day Luncheon on April 26, 2014 at The Racquet Club Ladue.

The women heard from guest speaker Fran Becque, Pi Beta Phi’s Archivist and Historian. Fran spoke about “Carrie Chapman Catt: A Very Special Pi Phi in Politics.”

The club also honored its 75-Year Diamond Arrows, 50-Year Golden Arrows and 25-Year Silver Arrows. The luncheon concluded with the singing of Pi Phi songs.

Thank you to all who attended! Ring Ching!

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Letter from the President

Get ready For Winter recruitment

If you know a girl you wish to recommend for membership during winter recruitment, be sure to fill out a Recruitment Information Form (RIF) for her.

RIFs can be found at www.pibetaphi.org/rif and downloaded as either a PDF or Word document. (Electronic submissions are not allowed. Please print the completed form and mail it directly to the chapter.)

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact our club’s ACRIC, Rachel Lombardo at rachlombardo@gmail.com.

Welcome, Saint Louis Pi Phis!

Pi Phi Spirit ... Sisterhood and Service! What more could you want? Our club’s theme for the 2014–15 year sums up so well what is wonderful about being a member of a Pi Phi Alumnae Club, and more specifically, the Saint Louis Alumnae Club. So what’s in store?

Spirited Programs. Show off your Pi Phi finery at the Sisterhood Supper ... sip ice cream floats with Missouri Betas ... shop to support local philanthropies at our annual Sign of the Arrow shopping night ... exchange books for a cause at the holiday party ... Lunch and Learn at the newly remodeled Saint Louis Public Library ... party in PINK and meet our newest sisters from the Saint Louis region ... With old and new Pi Phi friends at your side, you are sure to have loads of laughs and learn lots about Pi Phi, the Saint Louis area and your sisters!

Explore New Service Opportunities. Building off the momentum of our March Fraternity Day of Service event, our NEW Literacy Outreach Coordinator is organizing some stimulating hands-on service events for the club to take on this year. Add some dine-out fundraising and fellowship dates, plus a fun new mini-fundraiser at the holidays, and I know you’ll find something for ALL desired levels of time and commit-ment to service.

Tried and True Traditions. Sign of the Arrow. Founders’ Day Luncheon. Philanthropy Brunch. Book Club. Dinner Group. Young Alum Group. Panhellenic Scholarship Lunch. Just a few of the elements that define us as Pi Phis, and more uniquely, SAINT LOUIS Pi Phis.

So whether you’ve been a member of the club for six or sixty years, are new to the area and the club, or if you’ve been around town for ages but haven’t been involved in the club for whatever reason, I invite you to get in the Spirit and join us for this new year of Pi Phi Spirit ... Sisterhood and Service. See you in September!

Yours in wine and blue,

Pennsylvania Zeta ‘89(314) 962.4283 bethany.s.curtis@sbcglobal.net

Bethany Curtis

st. Louis aLumnae cLub Wins aWards

Congratulation to all St. Louis Pi Phis! We were named a Club of Excellence for the 2013–2014 club year.

And, of the more than 300 alumnae clubs in the United States and Canada, we were named Pi Beta Phi Foundation’s #1 in giving! This is our 10th consecutive year in the Top 10. We are so proud to support the Foundation to ensure the future of our sisterhood! It’s all thanks to our members and the amazing work of Sign of the Arrow!

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siGn oF the arroW moves to neW Location

The moment has come. After the long journey we began earlier this year, our dream of a bigger, better, more beautiful Sign of the Arrow is here! All of our staff, volunteers and even family members have worked so hard. There are no words to thank everyone enough for all that they have contributed to this move.

The shop celebrated its Grand Opening on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. The celebration included a ribbon cutting and tours of the shop.

Please visit Sign of the Arrow at its NEW location at 9814 Clayton Road — one block west from the old location. Look for the purple door!

Pi Phis Promoted Literacy on 2014 Fraternity day oF service

Pi Phis gathered at the Little Bit Foundation on March 22, 2014. We toured the warehouse of the Little Bit Foundation, which helps disadvantaged school children by providing books, school supplies, socks, underwear, winter coats and hygiene products. We then helped the Little Bit staff put together packs of school supplies, which included things like pens, pencils, scissors, folders and glue sticks.

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Sign of the Arrow Philanthropy Awards Brunch

Oct. 16

Events 2014-2015

How To RegisTeR FoR evenTs

All RSVPs and payments should be made to:

St. Louis Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phic/o Maryjane Hotaling

118 W Cedar Ave.St. Louis, MO 63119

Home Phone: (314) 918-8561Cell Phone: (314) 413-6565Email: itsonly9am@aol.com

If you prefer to pay for all events in one check, please note in your “Notes”

what events you are pre-paying for.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 16 Time: 9:30 a.m.Location: Ladue ChapelPresbyterian Church, 9450 Clayton Road, St. Louis 63124 Cost: No cost RSVP: To Lee Snyder lzsnydersoa@gmail.com or (636) 458-9104

Come celebrate the important role of Pi Phi in our community as all of the money raised from Sign of the Arrow is donated to charities across the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

Show Me Your Pi Phi Spirit Sisterhood Supper

Date: Thursday, Oct. 23 Time: 5 p.m. Shopping, 6 p.m. Dinner Location: Pi Beta Phi Headquarters, 1154 Town & Country Commons Drive, Town & Country 63017 Cost: $10Wear: Your Pi Phi finery!RSVP: To Maryjane Hotaling by Oct. 16

Enjoy a buffet supper while meeting and greeting your sisters. Learn about the history of Pi Phi. Tour the Headquarters building and come early to shop Pi Phi Express, where you’ll find a myriad of Pi Phi clothes and gifts you never knew you needed. Hear all about the club’s programs and events.

Oct. 23

Nov. 12

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: NEW Sign of the Arrow, 9814 Clayton Road, St. Louis 63124. One block west of the old location - look for the purple door!Cost: FreeRSVP: To Maryjane Hotaling by Nov. 6

Enjoy the seasonal magic of sisterhood while doing your holiday shopping at our beautiful new Sign of the Arrow. Take a tour while enjoying appetizers, desserts, soda and wine. All Pi Phis will receive a 20% discount on items purchased that evening. Put money in the Literacy Angel Jar to help purchase books for children.

Shopping Night at the NEW Sign of the Arrow Shop

Ice Cream Social with

Wash U CollegiansDate: Monday, Sept. 29 Time: 6:30 p.m.Location: Danforth University Center (DUC), Room 234, Washington University Campus (additional information below)Cost: No costRSVP: To Maryjane Hotaling by Sept. 22 Washington University Pi Phi collegians and St. Louis Alums will hobnob over ice cream floats and cookies. Collegians will give tours of the Pi Phi Suite in the Women’s Building on campus. This is a rare and exciting oppor-tunity to meet some MO Beta women and see their Pi Phi home.

We will meet in the Danforth University Center (DUC) on the Washington University Campus, room 234. The DUC is located off Forsyth, between Skinker and Big Bend. From Big Bend, go east on Forsyth. Turn left at Wallace Drive. There is an underground parking garage visible once you turn in. An elevator connects the garage to the DUC.

Sept. 29

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Founders’ Day: Tea Party with the Founders

Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Algonquin Country Club, 340 N Berry Rd, St Louis 63122

We will be celebrating the history of our Fraternity with heritage and sisterhood. Interested in joining the Founders’ Day committee? Contact Kristen Massey at kdmass@gmail.com.

Apr. 25

Dec. 11

Date: Thursday, Dec. 11 Time: 7:00 p.m.Location: Sue Davis’ home: 541 Baker Ave., Webster Groves 63119 Cost: $5 to attend; additional $5 per bookRSVP: To Maryjane Hotaling by Dec. 4

Imagine yourself in the winter months ahead, curled up on the couch with a book. Wouldn’t it be fun to read something recommended by a friend? Join us for a Mini Literacy Fundraiser. Bring a favorite gently-used or new book wrapped in holiday paper. Paperbacks welcome. A donation ($5 per book) will allow you to take home one of the books for a cozy winter read! Light snacks, wine and dessert will be provided.

Favorite Books, Second Looks!

Feb. 12

Date: Thursday, Feb. 12 Time: Meet at 10:20 a.m. (Tour begins at 10:30 a.m.)Location: Atrium inside the Locust Street entrance of the St. Louis Public Library, 1301 Olive Street, St. Louis 63103Cost: Individual purchase of lunch after the tour RSVP: To Maryjane Hotaling by Jan. 30

Explore downtown St. Louis at our Library and Lunch program. Tour the fantastically remodeled Central Branch of the St. Louis Public Library. Afterward, join the gang for lunch across the street at Alumni Saint Louis Restaurant and Bar, 200 N. 13th Street, St. Louis 63103.

Library and Lunch Field Trip

Date: Friday, March 6Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Location: Meet at the Little Bit Foundation Warehouse, 2300 Clark Ave, St. Louis 63103 and carpool to St. Louis public school Cost: No cost RSVP: To Brooke Howard at blhoward19@gmail.com by Feb. 13

Join us as we partner with the Little Bit Foundation to put on a book fair at a St. Louis area elementary school. Pi Phis will assist children in reading and purchasing books of their interest.

Fraternity Day of Service Literacy Event

March 6

Happy Hour at Urban Chestnut

Brewery

Date: Wednesday, May 13 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall, 4465 Manchester Ave., St. Louis 63110 Cost: No host happy hour

A casual gathering to celebrate spring! No agenda. You don’t have to bring anything. You won’t be asked to do anything. You don’t have to get all gussied up. You just have to show up. Plus, you can brag about hitting a trendy St. Louis hot spot, a microbrewery featuring many kinds of beer! What’s not to like?

May 13

Pink Party Sisterhood Event

Date: Saturday, June 6 Time: 1 p.m. Location: TBD Cost: TBDRSVP: To Maryjane Hotaling by May 30

The St. Louis Alums will invite collegians whose hometown is St. Louis — and who are home for the summer — to join us for a Pink Party! You will be tickled pink at this party, the first such event for our club (that we can remember). Think pink! Wear pink! Eat pink! Drink pink!

June 6

Have you “Liked” us on Facebook? Visit www.facebook.com/PiBetaPhiStLouisAlumnaeClubfor event reminders and other news!

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interest GrouP uPdates

Pi Phi Dinner Club The Dinner Club is a great way to try some of St. Louis’ newest restaurants or return to one of your favorites. The group meets every few months on a weekday evening to catch up over great food, drink and conversation. If you would like to receive emails about when and where the next dinner will be held, please contact Michelle Lilly at dlilly5005@aol.com or (314) 965-5548.

Young Alum Group The Young Alum group is a lively group of alumnae in their 20s and 30s who meet about once a month for fun events around the city. Activities range from happy hours to a night at the balloon glow. There’s always something fun happening! If you are interested in being added to the young alum email list, please contact Kristen Massey at kdmass@gmail.com or (630) 640-1120.

Discussion Leader: Trish Williams

Jan 8 at 7:00 pm Hostess: Janet Hoyne, 5 Thorndell Dr., 63117. RSVP 314-569-0988 or janethoyne@sbcglobal.net Book: CODE NAME PAULINE by Pearl Cornioley Discussion Leader: Jenn Green Miner

Feb. 5 at 12 p.m. Hostess: The Egg and I, 11692 Man-chester Rd., Des Peres. RSVP by Feb 3 to Peg Sant’Ambrogio at 314-835-0675 or pegssant@aol.com Book: THE MONUMENTS MEN by Robert M. Edsel Discussion Leader: Peg Sant’Ambrogio

March 5 at 7:00 pm Hostess: Peg Sant’Ambrogio, 1428 Fawn-valley Dr., 63131. RSVP to 314-835-0675 or pegssant@aol.comBook: THE READING PROMISE by Alice Ozma Discussion Leader: Julie Filean

April 9 at 12:00 pm Hostess: The Egg and I, 11692 Manches-ter Rd., Des Peres. RSVP by April 7 to Peg Sant’Ambrogio at 314-835-0675 or pegssant@aol.com Book: THE 100 YEAR OLD MAN WHO, etc. by Jonas JonassonDiscussion Leader: Mazie Havens

May 7 at 7:00 pm Hostess: Tracy Holtzman, 6 Hortense Place, 63108. RSVP to 314-367-9459 or tracysholtzman@gmail.com Book: THE HARE WITH AMBER EYES by Edmund de Waald Discussion Leader: Tracy Holtzman

June 4 at 12:00 pm Hostess: The Egg and I, 11692 Manches-ter Rd., Des Peres. RSVP by June 2 to Peg Sant’Ambrogio at 314-835-0675 or pegssant@aol.com Book: BREATHING LESSONS by Anne Tyler

This group is open to all even if you haven’t had time to read the book. But, please RSVP to the hostess if you will be attending so that we may have enough refreshments and chairs. If you are interested in being added to the book club email list, please contact Peg Sant’Ambrogio at pegssant@aol.com.

Oct. 2 at 7:00 pm Hostess: Mary Gordon, 221 Hawthorne Ave., 63119. RSVP maryandtroygordon@sbcglobal.net or 314-961-1598 Book: ORPHAN TRAIN by Christina B. Kline Discussion Leader: Barb Zenser

Nov. 6 at 1:00 pm Hostess: Trish Williams, 12800 Wood Valley Ct., 63131. RSVP 314-965-6446 or williamsts@sbcglobal.netBook: AND THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED by Khaled Hosseini Discussion Leader: Mary Gordon

Dec. 4 at 7:00 pm Hostess: Lee Berger, 1257 Takara Ct., 63131. RSVP 314-579-9227 or torreylee@earthlink.net No BookAnnual Holiday Potluck

Pi Phi Book Club

Are you on our email list? There are 1,700 Pi Phis in the St. Louis area, but we only have email addresses for less than half of you! The increasing cost of postage prohibits us from sending hard copy mail throughout the year, so email is an essential way to keep you informed of Pi Phi events and club activities. To update your email, visit www.pibetaphi.org/updatemyprofile.

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Sign of the Arrow welcomes the St. Louis Pi Beta Phi Alumnae to our new location at 9814 Clayton Road, a block west from the previous business storefront for more than forty years.

Our new location opens extra space to display traditional product lines of needlepoint and gifts in a more effective way, allowing expanded inventory. It also gives staff, buyers and sales volunteers more space to work with comfort and efficiency. We are thrilled to offer these improvements to customers as they shop and support the goal of serving the St. Louis community through the donation of proceeds.

As alumnae of Pi Beta Phi, you are part of the establishment of Sign of the Arrow as a nonprofit venture contributing more than $3.5 million to charitable organizations since 1966. As customers and

supporters, you have enabled those associated with the shop to move forward with confidence and enthusiasm to the next chapter of continued success. We thank you for your ongoing support and invite you to become part of this fun group of volunteers by contacting Merry Gnaegy at (636) 537-9545 or mggnaegy@gmail.com.

The new location for Sign of the Arrow is a perfect reason for you to stop in and see the freshly remodeled shop housing our expanded and newly displayed inventory. We look forward to greeting you and working with you to make an even larger impact in the coming years.

Yours in Wine and Blue,

Sarah Mudd, President, Sign of the Arrow Holly Thomas, Chairman, Sign of the Arrow

9814 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63124

(314) 994-0606 contact@signofthearrow.com

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Dash & Albert boasts bold colors and patterns woven into rugs and tote bags. This carryall rug bag is hand-loomed in durable 100% cotton with genuine leather handles.

Handcrafted, unique jewelry by Pi Phi Abby Keough uses sterling silver, 14-karat gold, swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, precious and semi-precious gems and glasses from around the world.

Friends of Sign of the Arrow FundFor anyone looking to make a donation or establish a memorial, the shop keeps an updated list of things we might be needing. Gifts could include physical items, like old computer equipment, or

donations. For more information, please conact Julie Filean at julie@signofthearrow.com.

Complete this form and select your membership level. Then send your check, made payable to St. Louis Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi, to: Jen Snider, 2032 Russell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Snider at (314) 435-0569 or jlsnider9@gmail.com. Name (First, Maiden and Last)

ChapterStreet AddressCity, ZipEmail Address

St. Louis Alumnae ClubPi Beta Phi Fraternity9814 Clayton RoadSt. Louis, MO 63124www.pibetaphi.org/stlouisacwww.facebook.com/PiBetaPhiStLouisAlumnaeClub

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Please Pay Your Dues!Remember

This is your dues notice for the 2014–2015 club year! You will not receive a separate dues

mailing. If you prefer to pay online, please visit www.pibetaphi.org/stlouisac. Thank you

for your ongoing support of Pi Beta Phi and the St. Louis Alumnae Club!

Membership Levels (please select one)

$50 Local Dues

$60 Angel Dues

$70 Seraphim Dues

$110 Archangel Dues

$15 Local Dues only for 2014 Graduates