1\LPHA SIGMA TAU '

NOVEMBER 1949

NOVEMBER, 1949 VOL. XXV, NO. I

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The President's M essage ..... .. ....... ... .. .......... ..... .... ... ...... .... ... .. ........ ..... .... ...... ......... . The Future of Alpha Sigma T au ... ....... ....... ... .... ....... .. ..... ........ .. ... .. .......... .......... . The Ninth National Convention-Social Events .. ............. ...... .. ..... ... ..... ... .. .......... . Methods Used in New Chapter Expan ion ... .... .. .. ... ... ....... ........... ... ........ .. .. ....... . Alumnae Chapter Expansion ...... ........ .................. .. .. ...... ................ ...... .. ..... .. ........ . National Social Service ...... .... ...... ........ .... ........ .. .' ... ....... .... ... .. ... .. .. ... ..... .. ..... ........... . Original Convention Songs .. .... .... ... .... ... .... ........................... ..... ... ...... ..... .. ........ ... . Minutes of the Constitution Committee ..... ..................... .. ..... ...... ... .. ......... ........ . Minutes of the M eeting of the National Council... ..... ... .... .. ... .... ... ....... ... .. ....... ... . Minutes of the Ninth N ational Convention ............. ... ...... .. ... .. ... .......... ... ..... .. ... . ..

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R eport of the R esolutions Committee...... .... .... .. ... ............. .... ..... ...... ..... ..... ........... 11 R eport of the Nominating Committee..... ..... .......... .... .... ........................ .. ............ 12 <;:ollegiate Meeting .. ................................ .. .. . ........ ..... .... .. ... .... .. .. .. ... ......... ....... ..... . 13 M eeting of the Na tional Staff.. ... ..... .. .. ....... ........ .... .................... .......... .. ... ... .... ..... 13 Alumnae Chapter Delegates M eeting. ..... ...... .. ... .... ....... .... ..... .. .... ... ... ................... 13 District M eetings. .............. .. ... .... .. .. .. ....... ...... ....... .. .. ....... .. ............... ... ......... ....... ..... 14 Ritua l Service .. .. .... .... .... ............. . ....................... ........... ..... .. .... ... ................. ... .... .. 17 The Minutes of the National Council M eeting ... ..... ...... ..... .... .... ..... ... .. ..... ,......... 18 M embership- August 1, 1949. .... ...... .... ........ ...... ............ ...... ............. ... ......... ...... .. 19 The M erger of the Associa tion of Education Sororitie with the Pa nhellenic

Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . 20 R eport of R epresentative To The ational Panhellenic Conference.... .... .......... 21 Collegiate Chapter Efficiency... ....... .... .... ........ ... ..... ....... ... ... ... ... .... ... .. ......... ........... 21 The Endowment Fund .. ...... .... .... .. .... ..... ........ ... .... ... ..... ...... .. .. .... ... ..... .............. ... ... 22 The Life Membership Committee..... ........ .. ... ....... ... ............... .......... ... .. .... .... ...... 22 Directory . ... ..... .... ....... .. ... ...... .. .. ........... .. . ........ .. ................. ....... .... .. .... ... .... ........ ..... . 23

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A SIGNIFICANT STATEMENT mad <:> by Mrs. George Snider D etroit Panhellenic

President, in her talk at the national convention of Alpha Sigma T au is that much

of the success of a national sorority depends upon alumnae coopera tion. This is an

idea to which we should pay particular heed.

Let us look at some Alpha Sigma T au statistics. According to the annual report

for last year there are 460 members act ive in alumnae ch apters out of 1,200 who

have been initiated into alumnae chapters. In other words, about 35 % of the life

members are actively interes ted in the affairs of the sorority and are contributing to

its growth by their alumnae chapter membership.

At the ninth national convention a policy for alumnae membership was adopted.

Every alumna of the sorority is to be affiliated with her home alumnae chapter,

either as an active member participating in all of its activities, or as an associate

member living too far away to attend meetings, but contributing to its program and

receiving notice of its activities to the extent tha t the chapter decides. This plan will

give the other 65 % of the life members, and all other alumnae-at-large a chance to

help the sorority grow.

. Expansion is not limited in meaning to more new chapters . The sorority can grow

in many ways-in loyalty of its members, in more efficient execution of its program,

in a larger philanthropic purpose, and in attainment of its ideals.

The convention delegates and the national council can plan for expansion, but

before anything can be accomplished Alpha Sigma T au needs you-your upport

and interest in its program. Send your contribution for the na tional social service

and expansion funds. Write to your alumnae chapter today and tell them tha t ou

want to help!

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The Future of Alpha Sigma Tau CARRIE w. STAEHLE

(Address at Ninth National Convention)

THIS morning we are to consider some business aspects of the sorority. Without some serious thinking concerning our organ­ization we would not have a sorority with its conventions and parties such as the fine one we had last night.

To a certain extent we shall open our chapters this fall in much the same way as we always have. We shall plan rushing par­ties and social activities becau,se part of our purpose is social; we shall plan for cultural program meetings because part of our pur­pose is cultural; we shall plan for pledge training, studies in courtesy, and work in social service because the third part of our purpose is ethical.

The p rogress in our cui tural and ethical program is growing each year, and the re­sults are most gratifying. In reading the con­stitution, which I mentioned yesterday, in the first green suede notebook-and the paragraphs in the college year books, it is interesting to note that the first chapters also stressed attainment of ethical and cul­tural aims. In the 1902 year book we read:

"We have but one life to live and we all wish to make the most of it. The question a t once arises: "How can we accomplish the most with the energies and powers at our command?" For three years we have sought to solve the problem, and we feel that through our organization we have been enabled to accomplish much in the way of solution.

The years of our college life have brought us into a true realization · of the fact that "a friend is the noblest gift life can bring".

We have satisfactorily proved to our­selves that true friendship and culture in sorority life is "woRTH WHILE". Our hearts' desire is, that those who are left to carry on the work of next year may be the means of forming links which time and change cannot sever." It seems to some of us, that if we are to

convince colleges of the value of sororities we must make our whole purpose function. In the Journal of the National Association of

Deans of Women, Dr. Esther Lloyd Jon s from Columbia University writes on Social Competence of T eachers. Sh says:

"Social competence implies pozse and composure in social situations, grooming and good taste, a knowledge of etiquette, and ability to hold one's own with small talk that serves communication purpos s in the group of which one would like to be a member." She stated, "The sad part about our American culture is that about half our population doesn' t get a fair chance to learn social competence on this level, and far too many of the other half can't get beyond it."

On a more mature level, social com­petence has to do with ability to get be­yond self, to gain reliable perspective on self in relation to other persons, the ability to understand, to appreciate and to be useful to an ever widening group of peo­ple." The last paragraph fits almost line for line

with our Creed in which we speak of the ful­fillment of self and our contribution to the service of mankind. If then, college feel that social competence is not being de­~eloped, especially among teachers, let's strive even harder to plan for social om­petence in our sorority program.

Besides considering our place in the col­lege we should consider our place in the sorority field . In 1899 Alpha Sigma Tau was one chapter. Twenty-five years later it was a m ember of the Association of Educa­tion Sororities. Now at our fiftieth anniver­sary we are an associate member of the Na­tional Panhellenic Conference. Each of these steps has meant a broader field and new challenges.

As we start the second half of this century we can be grateful that the bu ine pro­cedure within our sorority are functioning smoothly so that we can thu concentrate on our relationships to college and to other sororities. We need to con ider way of having as many chapters as these ororities and thus our major aim for a long time now will be expansion.

THE ANCHOR

Others will talk to yo.u abput methoqs of expansion and about our field. But while we are all here together let's consider that the responsibility for our expansion program rests not entirely with the national organizers but with chapters and with each individual in these chapters. The individual member is really the more important because chapters are merely groups of members. If we could seriously resolve at this convention that from riow on· each individual will find out what she can do for Alpha Sigma Tau and then perform her duties, Alpha Sigma Tau's fu­tUre would be successful and assured. It is just as simple as ·that-and it can be done. · Ori my last inspection trip I quoted the little jingle found in old spellers and copy books: ·. ~ittle drops of water-Little grains of sand

Make the mighty ocean and the pleasant land.

I repeat it because it applies to us. It is a stupendous thought that the ocean is made up of drops of water-but just so is the sorori ty made up of members and unless they all work together, we have no sorority.

Along with telling chapters when you re­turn home about the convention favors, par­tie and fun , stress also these three things that we have mentioned-the development of social competence-the need for expan­sion- and the individual member's respon­sibilities.

Members at this convention-Alpha Sigma Tau is your sorority-it is the only national one to which you may ever belong- Let's make it one of the best.

The. Ninth National Convention SOCIAL EVENTS

INFORMAL PARTY

AN . informal party was held Tuesday night in the Wayne Room under the direc­tion of Theta chapter. A movie depicting the Aluminum Products Corporation was shown at the beginning of the party, in order to acquaint chapters with the possibility of using free movies for entertainment.

The queen judging contest was conducted next. The queen being Miss June Banks ot" Zeta Tau. H er attendants were Joyce Popp of Theta and Jocelyn Loyster of Beta chap­ter. A photographer took pictures of indi­viduals and of various groups.

Then the singing contest was held, various chapters singing whatever songs they wished . The prize was won by Detroit I alumnae.

Refreshments were served, following which - a skit was presented by Theta chapter. The

awarding of door prizes closed the party.

BAN QUET The banquet was held Wednesday night in

the Wayne Room under the direction of Detroi t II alumnae. Place cards made by Mrs. Louise Bohlen carried out the theme of "Hold High The Torch". Programs fur­nished by Burr, Patterson and Auld Com­pany showed the growth of chapters during the last fifty years. The favors were bronze

key chains, which carried the sorority seal. The address was given by Miss Lou Bab­cock of Highland Park, Michigan.

The program consisted of: Toastmistress ... ... ... . Miss Betti Lou Roth Sorority Grace ........ Miss Elinore D e Cou Candlelight Service .... ........ Beta Chapter Music- In The Candlelight.. .. Members Greetings ...... ....... .... ... Mrs. Russell -Fraser Presentation of Guests .. .................... ... .

.. . : ... ......... .. .......... ... . Mrs. H. E. Staehle Address-"Hold High The Torch" ....

... .... .. ............... .. ...... Miss Lou Babcock Presentation of Awards ..................... . ..

.. .......... Miss Margaret M. Macdonald

DISTRJCT L UNCHEONS

The district luncheons were held simul­taneously in different rooms, Wednesday noon. Each district president planned her own program and favors.

TOUR AND TEA

Thursday afternoon bu es took the dele­gates to Dearborn, Michigan where the visited Greenfield Village. At the clo e of the tour delegates were taken to D earborn Inn for tea. Arrangements for the tour and tea were made by Mis Gene i e Repet and Mi H elen Tra ko .

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FAREWELL LUNCHEON Alpha chapter had charge of the far well

luncheon held in the Wayne Room Friday. The favors, programs, and decorations were pl anned and given to the convention by Mi s Gwendolyn Fro tic, an Alpha member from Wyandotte, Michigan, who owns and operates the Press Craft Shop. ·As a center­p~ece on the speaker's table ·was a large birthday cake for our fiftieth anniversary.

The program consisted of : Welcome .... .. .. ....... .. . Elizabeth McGregor

Musical Selection Cake Cutting Ceremony ... .......... .......... .

... .... ... ........ ...... .... Miss Eleanor M es ton Musi al Selection R eading .... ...... .................. ...... Al-ice Robin Alpha Sigma T au Hymn

It was announced tha t, Alpha Sigma T au would present a scholarship gift of on thou­sand dollars to Michigan State Normal Col­lege, Ypsilanti, Michigan, on November 4, 1949 in memory of the founding of Alpha Sigma T au on that campus fifty years ago.

M ethods Used in New Chapter Expansion DoROTHY B. RoBINSON

{Given at the busimess meeting W ednesday)

Why we fail ed a. Lack of interested members and alum­

nae b. Insufficient national publicity c. Not enough active alumnae chapters

How we have succeeded a. Enthusiastic chapter members who

visit new colleges b. Good leaders who transfer to other

colleges c. National literature d . Contacts of national organizers e. Recommendation of Dean on one of

our campuses D efinit e plan of action for YOU

a. Be enthusiastic b. Take the initiative without being urged

by an organizer c. Don't feel that you are not well enough

informed d. Write and tell your District President

of your situation . She will send you in­formation .

e. Obtain publicity for your alumnae chapter

A list of some advantages of a national over a local sorority

a. In college

1. Prestige of a la rger, more important organization

2. Opportunity to attend distri t meet­ings and conventions

3. Advantage of other chapters' ac­tivities and experience, through THE ANCHOR, Song Book, Bull -tins, Handbook, etc.

4. Social cultural training through study program directed by exp ri­enced leaders.

5. National supplie , standa rd forms and material.

6. Opportunities for greater social service

7. Opportunities for nationa l leader­ship

8. Responsibility of finances sha red b national treasurer

9. Availability of loan fund 10. National awards

b. As Alumnae 1. Permanent relationship with a l­

lege, collegiate chapters and fri end . through new letters and ANCHOR

2. Wider circle of friends 3. Opportunity to join alumnae chap­

ter in a new town 4. Recognition throughout orority

world through City Panhelleni

Alumnae Chapter Expansion BEvERLY BoLLARD

( Given at the business meeting W ednesday) 1- R easons why we have lost chapters

( Alum.) a. World War II-gas rationing, etc. b. Lack of interest by a sufficient number

of alumnae in the re pec tive commu­nitie

c. Illness, and home and profe iona l re­sponsibilitic of members

d. Lack of good leader hip

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2-Reasons why alumnae chapters are vitally necessary to AlT

a. National Staff personnel usually chosen from alumnae chapter members who have demonstrated their interest and capabilities in alumnae affairs

b. Financial support To national-Life M embership, En­dowment, Social Service To collegiates-Rush parties, Pan­hellenic, etc.

c. Alumnae chapters needed to do com­mittee work on National Conventions and District Meetings

d. Assist collegiates- . Rushing Founders' Day Financial, etc.

e. "Perpetuate friendships" and make new ones with one's own class and college With other classes With other chapters

f. Keep graduates active and interested in the sorority's progress Graduates Party Homecoming Founders' Day Christmas Brunch- Ea ter Luncheon

g. Source of good publicity Local newspapers

h. Provide news for Alumnae representa tives for N ews L etter National editor for ANCHOR

3-;-Ho w can we expand our Alumnae Chap-

ter roll? How can we succe sfully re-establish alumnae chapters which have become inactive?

4--Some possible solutions­Enthusiastic, capable leadership Good alumnae programs and stimula t­ing activities Education of pledges and collegia tes

National Social Service I. Purpose

To strengthen our ideal of service to others through National Social Service and thus unite our Alumnae in a common effort.

II. Projects 1. Pine Mountain Settlement School,

Pine Mountain, K entucky, our permanent National Social Service project.

2. Penland School of H andicrafts, Pen­land, North Carolina, to receive a contribu­tion annually.

3. A Floating Fund for worthy projec ts, selected each year by a committee.

III. Program We need a sum of three hundred dollars

or more annually, to mainta in this work. T o meet our budget we ask for one dollar

a year from each ACTIVE Alumnae chapter member. IV. R eport for 1949

R eceipts Balance from 1948 ......... ... .. $ 78.50 Contributions received from

20 Alumnae Chapters .... .. 324.00

Total R eceipt .. ............ $402 .50

Disbursements Sent to Pine Mounta in

S ttlem nt School... ........ . $150.00

To Penland School of Handicrafts .... ................. .

To Care Book Program ..... . To The National Society for

Crippled Children and Adults ... .... ... .. ... .... ......... . .

Total Disbur ements .. ..

Balance July 1, 1949 ....

100.00 25.00

25.00

V. Boxes fo r Pine Mountain

$300.00

$102.50

Collegia te Chapters may pack one Pledge Box each year. Chapters having first semes­ter pledges may send a Chri tmas box. Chap­ters having second semester pledges may send a box at Easter.

Among articles to be included are: Sheets--40" by 80" ; Pillow ca es; Apron ; Bed Spreads single bed size-woven or pa tchwork ; Layette ; Children's Clothino-.

VI. Articles for Purchase

From Pine Mountain we rna order at­tractive gift calendars a t fift r nt each .

Penland offer many article for ale which are made b stud nt .

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VII. Future Aim

We must keep every Alpha Sigma Tau ~ember aware of our worthy ideal of Serv-1 e to Others. National Social Service will continue to expand through our combined efforts.

From th p n of Alb rt Schw itz r : " I don't know what your des tiny will b . Bu t one thing I know. The only on s among you who will b really happy a r thos who will have sought and found how to s rv ."

LUCILLE H . STEEN National Social Service Chairman

Original Convention Songs ( Prize Winners)

OUR YEARS

( First Prize )

ORIGINAL Musrc : RosEMARY WALLACE

WoRDS: RosEMARY WALLACE GENEVIEVE REPETA

f rom D etroit I Alumnae Chapter

Sisters dear- fa r and near Oh, how nice to gather here To repledge vows we made And to start anew.

Everywhere-every year Shows the progress we have made Chapters new--chapters dear W e hall never fade.

(50 years) to celebrate Looking forward to a future date For honor bright to the emerald and gold. Each heart holds, bound within Ties tha t always will remain safe Until we meet again Alpha Sigma T au.

BE AN ALPHA TAU S ISTER MUNCIE ALUMNAE

Run·r Fox AND l lELEN CRoss

Golden memories along the way Have brought this golden anniversary day Golden dreams have com to be Not dream. but a reality The years have been kind For we've kept in mind Tha t there's only one way And tha t way we say

Chorus: Be an Alpha T au sister Like fifty year ago Be an Alpha T au sister Tho' you've hair white as snow The years have been kind For we've kept in mind Tha t there's only one way And that way we say Be an Alpha Tau sister Like fifty years ago And the time for that is here Be an Alpha T au sister Like fifty years ago For our Golden Anniversary Year For our Golden Anniversary Year.

Minutes of the Constitut ion Committee of Alpha Sigma Tau, Aug. 22, 1949

A MEETING of the Constitution Committee was called to order by the National President, Mrs. H. E. Staehle, at 8: 30 o'clock, Monday morning, August 22, 1949, at the Hotel Stat­ler, D etroit, Michigan .

The following members of the National Council responded to roll call: President, Mrs. H. E. Staehle; Vice Presidents, Mrs. L. J. Maher ; Miss Beverly Bollard; Mrs. Carl Robinson; Mrs. E. C. Phipps; Secretary,

Miss Dorothy Stadler ; Trea urer Mi M ar­ga ret M acdonald.

The reports of the officer were di cu ed and a list of recommenda tion wa made to be submitted to the convention .

A motion wa made seconded and ar-ried that the meeting be adjourn d.

R espect fu lly submitted, DoRoTHY J. STADLER, N ational Secret ar

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Minutes of the Meeting of the Nationa l Council of Alpha Sigma Ta u, August 23, 1949

A MEETING of the Na tional Council of Alpha Sigma T au was called to order by the National President, Mrs. H. E. Staehle, a t 8 : 30 o'clock, Tuesday morning, August 23, 1949, a t the Hotel Statler, Detroit, Michigan. Devotions were led by Miss Elinore De Cou, National Chaplain.

The following officers responded to the roll call: President, M rs. H . E . Staehle; Vice Presidents- First District, Mrs. L . J. Maher ; Second District, Miss Beverly Bollard ; Mrs. J oseph Steen, President Pro-tem ; Third Dis­trict, Mrs. Carl Robinson ; Fourth District, Mrs. E . C. Phipps; Secretary, Miss Dorothy

Stadler ; Treasurer, Miss M argaret Macdon­ald ; Editor, Mrs. Parry Schippers ; Business M anager of the ANCHOR, Miss Elizabeth Wilson ; Chaplain and Historian, Miss Elinore De Cou.

The report of the offi cers were discussed and a list of recommendations wa made to be submitted to the convention.

A motion wa made, seconded and carried tha t the meeting be adjourned a t 12:00 o'clock noon.

R espectfully submitted, DoRoTHY J. STADLER National Secretary

Minutes of the Ninth Nationa l Convention of Alpha Sigma Ta u

Tr-IE Ninth National Convention of Alpha Sigma T au was formally opened at 2 : 30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, August 23, 1949, at the Hotel Statler, Detroit, Michigan. The meeting was called to order by the National President, Mrs. H . E. Staehle. Devotions were led by Miss Elinore De Cou, national chaplain. The sorority hymn was sung. The Alpha Sigma T au prayer and the Alpha Sig­ma T au Creed were repeated. Miss De Cou read the "Footpa th to Peace."

The following delega tes answered to the roll call: National Council: President, Mrs. H. E . Staehle; Vice Presidents-First District, Mrs. L. J. M aher ; Second District, Miss Bev­erly Bollard ; Third District, Mrs. Carl Robin­son ; Fourth District, Mrs. E . C. Phipps; Secretary, Miss Dorothy Stadler ; Treasurer, Miss M argaret M acdopald ; Editor, Mrs. Parry Schippers; Business M anager of the ANCHOR, Miss Elizabeth Wilson ; Chaplain and Historian, Miss Elinore D e Cou.

National Committee Chairman: Examina­tions, Mrs. R . V . Fox ; Program, Mrs. Charles Clarke; Music, Mrs. E. C. Twork ; Social Service, Mrs. Joseph Steen ; News Agency, Miss Elizabeth Wilson ; Courtesy, Mrs. Alfred Jandt ; Rush, Miss Rose M arie Schmidt · Sorority Study, Miss Charlotte Greeley.

National Alumnae R epresenta tives: Alpha, Mrs. Myrl M cK ella r ; Beta Mrs. Leo J. Gaf­fney ; Zeta, Mrs. Franklin M llva ine; Eta,

Mrs. Albert Wick ; T heta, Miss Lillian Schmidt and Mis Genevieve R epeta; Lamb­da, Miss M abel Schreiber ; Omicron, Miss J anet Calfee ; Pi, Mi s June M cCarthy; Rho, Miss M ary Mcintosh ; Sigma, M rs. W. J. M cGlynn ; Zeta T au, M rs. E . Garrison Wood ; Chi, Mrs. Roscoe Payne; Psi, Mr . J. E. Gaughan ; Alpha Alpha, Mrs. R . B. Cross; Alpha Beta, Miss Hilda Oxley.

Collegia te D elegates: Alpha, J ean Bur­nock ; Beta, Florence Slade ; Delta, M arilyn Weaver; Theta, J oyce L. Popp ; Lambda, Ruth Stockman ; Nu, M arion Emily H ack­ley; Omicron, Beryle Crockett ; Pi, M ary Lou Fondren ; Rho Sarah Green ; Sigma, Jean Lois J ohnson ; Zeta T au, June H elen Banks; Upsilon, D orris Scott ; Phi, Charley Ann Isom ; Psi, Sylvia Lenore :Seibel· Omecra, Dorothy Sveen ; Alpha Alpha, R amona J ane Bartlett ; Alpha Beta, D orothy Peery; Alpha Gamma, Peggy Graves; Alpha Delta Thel­ma M cMurtrey; Alpha Epsilon, Jo ce Carter.

Alumnae D elegates : Beckley, Miss J anet K och ; Bluefield, Mrs. Robert W althall · Buf­falo, Mrs. H arvey Holdsworth ; Cleveland, Mrs. Stanley Strunk · Detroit I, Miss H elen Traskos; Detroit II, Mrs. Robert Langlands ; Flint, Mrs. M yrl M cKellar ; Huntington, Miss Betty Gail Ri hardson ; Lan ing, Mrs. Dorothy Brodhead ; Muncie, Mrs. J. Carl Humphr y · New York Mr . C. E . T ono­pol ky; Philadelphia Mi Virginia Burke ·

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SheJ?herdstown, Mr . Joseph V. Cepelk·a ; St. Loms, Miss lisa Blankenmeister; War, Miss Edith Elliott· Washington, D. C ., Miss Har­riet Stern.

Gr etings were xtended to the convention ·by Miss J oyre Popp of Theta Collegiate chapter.

Greetings were read from Mr. D avid Henry, President of W ayne University; Mrs. Kathryn Groves Counselor of Women's Ac­tivities at Wayne University ; M ary Alice Peterson, Frances Nantais, Mary Louise Doyle and Edith Paul , past national officers of Alpha Sigma T au ; Theta Sigma Upsilon, and Pi K appa Sigma.

A piano solo was played by Joan Newman of Omicron chapter.

Mrs. Staehle, National President of Alpha Sigm a Tau, addressed the convention on "Fifty Years of Growth in Alpha Sigma Tau."

Zoe Waldron Koch, Louise Bohlen, Edith M ansell , Gwendolyn Ridderhof, charter members and past national officers of Alpha Sigma Tau, addressed the convention. Letters from J ane Atwood Wilber, chairman of the first convention; Grace Erb Richie, First National President of Alpha Sigma T au ; and Luella Chapman, Second National President of Alpha Sigma Tau , were read .

A vocal solo was sung by D orothy Walker, an Alpha alumna from Washington, D. C .

The following committees were appointed to serve the convention: Nominating, Gret­chen Gaffney, Chairman ; Virginia Burke, J ean Burnock, June M cCarthy.

Resolutions-Eileen Jandt, Chairman ; J anet Koch, Anita Tonopolsky.

Scrap Book- Lucille M cGlynn, Chairman ; June Banks, H elen Cross.

Song Judging-Margaret Twork, Chair­man ; Dorothy Walker, Joan Newman.

Installa tion Service for Patroness of Alpha Sigma T au- lisa Blankenmeister, Chairman ; Mary Lou Fondren, Mrs. Robert Walthall.

Several announcements were made. The meeting was adjourn ed at 4:00 o'clock.

R es pectfully submitted, DoROTHY J. STADLER,

}./ ational S ecretary

SECOND SESSION

The second general session was called to order by the National President, Mrs. Staehle, at 9:00 o'clock, August 24, 1949.

Devotions were led by Miss Elinor De Cou, na tional chaplain.

The S cretary called th roll . All d le­ga tes responded to the roll.

The minutes w re read and orreet d as read.

Greetings were read from Harriett Pfeiffer, Delta Delta Delta, Gr t Broten, and H n­rietta H amilton .

Group singing was led by Mrs. T work. The convention was addressed by Mrs.

Staehle on "The Futur of Alph a Sigma T au."

The field of xpansion was discussed by Mrs. Robinson. She developed her subject from the collegiate point of view. Miss Bollard spoke on the subject of expansion from the alumnae point of view.

Miss Macdonald discussed the budget and the need to inr rea e the nationa l ro ll giate dues.

Miss Lucy Morgan addressed the conven­tion on Penl and School of H andicrafts.

Mrs. H arold B. Wenzel was appointed to serve on the Scrap Book committee and Ethel Weimer was appointed to serve on the Ritual Service for the Install at ion of Pa trone ses.

Several announcements were made. The meeting wa adjourned .

R espectfully submitted,

D o ROTHY J. STADLER

THIRD SESSION

The final business meeti ng wa called to order at 8: 30 o'clock, Friday, August 25, 1949, by the na tional pre ident.

Devotions were led by Mis Elinore De Cou, national chaplain.

The secretary called the roll. All delegates answered to the roll call.

The minutes were read and approved as read.

Greeting were read from Alpha Sigma Alpha, Ruth Crui e H arless, Virginia Plank­enhorn and M eredith Hinshaw.

Mrs. George Snider, a national officer of Alpha Omicron Pi and president of the De­troit City Panhellenic. wa introduced by Miss Lilli an Schmidt.

Mrs. Snider spoke on the function and need for city panhellenic organization good alumnae training, the nece sity for demo­cratic ideals and living in our social world and the need for attaining tolerance kind­liness and friendliness.

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Mrs. Cross submitted a report on the his­tories of Alpha Sigma Tau. Miss De Cou will · make such revisions in the outline as neces­sary and submit the same to chapter his­torians.

Mrs. Maher spoke on the functions of Mother's Clubs in Alpha Sigma Tau. Any further information or suggestions are to be submitted to the national chaplain, Miss DeCou.

Mrs. Staehle announced that the official delegate's report is to be made out in dupli­cate. The carbon copy is to be sent to the Central Office by October 15, the original copy to be submitted to the chapter at the first business meeting of the year.

Mrs. Schippers, national editor, announced that the materials for the ANCHOR would be due November 1, February 1, and April 1.

A list of advantages of belonging to a national sorority was submitted by Mrs. Robinson.

The Social Service bulletin ·was distributed and explained by Mrs. Steen.

A motion was made by Mrs. Steen. R e­solved that: One hundred dollars ($100.00) be sent to the Penland School of Handicraft annually to apply on the construction of a

· room in the Lilly Loom House; the amount to be increased at such time as there is more money available in the National Social Serv­ice Fund.

The motion was seconded by Mrs. Gaffney and carried .

A motion was made by Mrs. Gaffney. Re­solved that: the Alpha Sigma Tau key ring be adopted as a part of the na tional standard equipment of the sorority.

The motion was seconded by J anet Calfee and carried .

A motion was made by Mrs. Lucille Walt­hall. R esolved that: Article III Sec. 5 of the Alumnae Constitution, M embership, be changed to read: 1. The membership of a a lumnae chapter shall be of two classes, active and associate. 2. An active member is one who pays all local and national dues and takes part in the chapter's activities. 3. An associa te member of Alpha Sigma T au is an alumna who does not live in an a rea where there is an active alumnae chapter. The associa te member will be affiliated with an a lumnae chapter. The dues of an associate m mber shall be determined by the chapter. Th associa t member will be notified of the fir t rn e ting of the year a nd uch oth r acti -

ities as the chapter may determine. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Phoebe

Payne and carried. A motion was made by Mi s Elizabeth Wil­

son. Resolved that: Article X Dues and Fees Sec. 3 of the National By-Laws be changed to read. Annual dues of non-life members shall be three dollars ( $3.00) pay­able semi-annually January 1 and July 1.

That article X , sec. 13 of the National By-Laws be added to read. A National Ex­pansion Fund hall be established. Each alumnae member shall pay a t least one dollar ($1.00 ) per year into this fund.

Article XV. Expenses of Delegates at con­ventions. Tha t ec. 3 shall be changed to read: The National Treasurer shall pay to each alumnae chapter in good standing to­ward the convention delep;ates expenses a urn not to exceed twenty-five dollar

($25 .00 ) plu a mileage allotment, depending upon the financial ta tus of fhe na tional treasury.

Tha t article IV, Dues, ec. 1 of the By­Laws of Alumnae Constitution be changed to read: The dues shall be decided at the an­nual meeting ; they must be sufficient to in­clude the na tional <;lues of three dollars ($3.00) per member which are payable to the National Treasurer emi-annually, January 1 and July 1.

The motion wa seconded by Mrs. M c­K ellar and carried.

A motion was made by Miss M argaret Macdonald. R esolved that Article VIII Pledge Fee of the Collegiate Constitution By­Laws be changed to read: The pledge fee m ay be decided by each ch apter provided, however, an allowance i made for the N a­tional Pledge Fee of five dollars ($5.00) pay­able to the national treasurer within ten days after pin pledging, the pledge fee to cover the cost of necessary pledge publication .

That Article IX, Initiation Fee be changed to read: The initiation fee may be decided by each chapter provided, however, an al­lowance is m ade for the ten dollar ($10.00 ) National Initia tion Fee, this fee to include the purchase of the orority ong book.

That Article X Due be changed to read : The annual dues for acti e member hall b decided at the fir t bu ines meeting of th chool year. They must be uffi ient to in­

clude the National dues of ten dollars ( 10) and payment of fi e dollars ($5.00 ) on th Life M embership fe for ea ·h a tiv m mb r payable to th N a tional Tr a urer in equ. 1

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term or semester payment . A member shall begin making these payments the term or semester following her initiation.

That Article XIII, Endowment shall read in the National Constitution: Payment of the endowment Iee shall b completed two years after a member has been graduated or left school.

That corresponding articles in th Na tional By-Laws be changed to conform with the above.

The motion was seconded by Mrs. Cross, and carried.

Miss lisa Blankenmeister submitted a re­port on Installation Service for Patronesses and for the Patroness Pin. A motion was made by lisa Blankenmeister that the report be accepted, seconded by H elen Traskos, and carried .

INSTALLATION OF PATRONES SES

PTe pawtion:

H ave table covered with white cloth. Soro­rity flowers and candle holders on table, with patroness pin nearby. President: The chapter of the

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority has invited you to become a patroness of our chapter.

A patroness provides dignity and social background for a sorority, and she inspires the members to attain culture and refine­ment. As ou r patroness it would be your

privil ge to att nd our so ial fun tions. Do you wish to b om our pa tron ss?

(Ans. I do.) We are v ry happy to hav you join in

our activities and we w I om you as a patroness of the chapt r.

Song: Our Pin

Congra tulations are now in order. Patroness pin adopted at this onvention

shall be same form as mother's pin-ex pt for green enamel on yellow gold. The sw et­heart pin is green enamel on whit gold.

The report of the Awards Committee was read: ·

Collegia te Scrapbooks: 1. Omicron- first prize 2. Beta-second prize

Alumnae Scrapbooks: 1. Detroit ! - first prize 2. Flint-second prize

R espectfully su bmitted,

LuciLLE M cGLYNN, Chairman JUNE BAN !<.S H ELEN CROSS FRANCES WENZEL

The report of the Awards Committee was accepted and ordered to be placed on file after a motion was made by Mrs. Wick sec­onded by M rs. J andt and carried.

Report of the Resolutions Committee RESOLVED that the Alpha Sigma T au so­

rority, assembled in its Ninth National Golden Anniversary Convention, extend its sincere appreciation to :

1. Miss Genevieve R epeta, Miss H elen Traskos, Mrs. Preston Hamilton, and Mrs. Carrie W. Staehle who have helped to make this convention such a memorable one.

2. The collegiate chapters- Alpha, Beta, and Theta; and the Detroit I , Detroit II , Flint and Lan ing Alumnae chapter, for be­ing such gracious ho tesses.

3. Mrs. Carrie W . Staehle, our National President, for her untiring efforts in m aking Alpha Sigma T au a larger, finer and more worth-while sorority, and without whose leadership such progress would not have been possible these past years.

4. The a tiona! Council for it never end­ing guidance and the goal of attainment on behalf of the sorority.

5. The District Pre idents for the work in­volved in planning the fine distri t luncheons and meetings.

6. Our speakers Mrs. Zoe v aldron K och Miss Edith Mansell Mr. Gwendolyn Ridder­hof, Miss Lu y Morgan, Miss Lou Babcock Miss D orothy Nace Mr . Georg Snider and Miss Eleanor M es ton for their timulating and inspira tional remarks.

7. Burr, Pa tterson & Auld Compan their representa tive for their attracti e di pia and for the lovely program booklets at our ban­quet.

8. Delta Delta Delta, Pi Kappa Si rna Theta Sigma Up ilon and lpha Sigma

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Alpha Sororities for . their greetings to the convention.

9. Frances Nantais. Mrs. Meredith Hin­shaw, Harriet Pfeiffer, Grete Broten, Mrs. Henrietta Hamilton, Miss · Edith Paul, Mrs. Mary Louise Doyle, Mr. D avid Henry, Mrs. Kathryn Groves, Miss Virginia Plankenhom and Mrs. Ruth Harless for their greetings to the convention.

10. Mrs. E. C. Twork for her presentation of the convention music, as well as her per­sonal contributions of lovely songs.

11. Miss Joan Newman for her fine piano selection at the opening meeting.

12. Miss Dorothy Walker for her pleasing vocal selections and to her accompanist, Miss Marcella LaFave.

13. Miss Rita Gladys for her fine selec-tions at our formal banquet. .

14. Miss Ilsa Blankenmeister for her lovely vocal selections at our farewell luncheon.

15. Miss Rose Mary Walla<;e for her very able accompaniment throughout the conven­tion and her piano selections at our farewell luncheon.

16. Mrs. Russell Fraser and Mrs. Leo Gaffney for the lovely flowers enjoyed during the convention.

17. Mrs. Parry Schippers for the Alpha Sig-Nal.

18. Mr. Wm. Wolfe, Inc., for the note pads in our official envelopes.

19. Mr. E . D eGole of Richmond and Backus for the matches.

20. Miss Gwen Frostic for the lovely favors and programs at our farwell lunch­eon.

21. The management of the Hotel Statler for making our stay durin~ the convention such a pleasant one.

R espect fully submitted, EILEEN .JANDT, Chairman ANITA ToNOPOLSKY JANET KocH

The report of the Resolutions Committee was accepted after a motion was made by June M cCarthy, seconded by Mary Gaughan, and carried.

Report of the Nominating Committee

YouR Nominating Committee submits the following slate of officers to serve on the Na­tional Council for the ensuing three years :

President: Mrs. S . Carl Robinson

Vice Presidents in charge of Organizing: First District: Mrs. L. J. Maher Second District : Mrs. Joseph Steen Third District: Mrs. Fred R. Griffith Fourth District: Miss Janet Calfee Fifth District : Mrs. H arold B. Wenzel

Secretary: Miss Dorothy T. Stadler

Treasurer: Miss Margaret Macdonald

Chaplain & Historian : Miss Elinore De Cou

Editor: Mrs. Parry Schippers Business Manager of THE ANCHOR: Miss

Elizabeth Wilson

R espectfully submitted,

GRETCHEN GAFFNEY, Chairman VIRGINIA BANKS JuNE McCARTHY JEAN BuRNOCK

Gretchen Gaffney moved that the cere-

tary be instructed to cast a unanimous bal­lot for the slate of officers. The motion was seconded by Dorothy Strunk, and car­ried.

Mrs. Joseph Steen, Miss Janet Calfee and Mrs. Harold B. Wenzel were officially in­stalled as Vice Presidents in charge of Or­ganizing, Miss Elizabeth Wilson was installed as Business Manager of THE ANCHOR.

Mrs. Robinson appointed the new chair­men of the national committees and alum­nae representatives. They were officially in­stalled.

A motion was made by Berniece Pace that the Tenth National Convention of Alpha · Sigma Tau be held in the city of Chicago, August 26-29, 1952. The motion was sec­onded by Dorothy Brodhead, and carried.

Several announcements were made. A motion was made, seconded and car­

ried that the Ninth National Convention of Alpha Sigma Tau be adjourned.

R espectfully submitted, DoROTHY J. STADLER, National ecretary

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Collegiate Meeting THE meeting of the collegiate delegates

and the member. of the National Staff was called to order by the Na tional President, Mrs. H. E. Staehle, at 2:30 o'clock Wednes­day afternoon, August 24, 1949.

Devotions were led by Miss Elinore De Cou, National Chaplain.

The Secretary called the roll. All delegates were present.

Mr. Ritchie, of Burr Patterson and Auld brought greetings to the convention.

The National President, Mrs. Staehle, dis­cussed and explained the national calendar. A sample budget was m ade with the group. The Fall report was discussed.

Mrs. Staehle announced that the annual report should be made out by the outgoing president. Sample reports were shown. The monthly letters to the Central Office should be written on business letter head paper.

The duties of the chapter officers were re­viewed.

Miss Macdonald xplaincd and dis ussed the treasurers' report and explained the ef­ficien y report. Th budget and the need to increase national co llegiate dues and initia­tion fees were discussed .

Miss Stadler, National Secretary, explained the pledge letter and requested that the blanks be filled out completely, clearly, and that they be sent in on tim .

Miss Rose M arie Schmidt discussed rush­ing with the delegates and Miss Beverly Bol­lard discussed pledging and pledge training. Miss Bollard submitted an xcellent outline for the delegates' further study.

Mrs. Cross was appointed to work on a plan of revision for the annual history re­ports of Alpha Sigma T au, the findings of such a study to be submitted to the conven­tion at the Friday morning session.

The meeting adjourned at 5:00 o'clock.

R es pectifully submitted> DoROTHY J. STADLER

Meeting of the Nationa l St.aff THE National Staff meeting was called to

order by the National President, Mrs. H. E . Staehle, a t 8:30 o'clock, August 25, 1949.

Devotions were led by Miss De Cou, Na­tional Chaplain.

The Secretary called the roll. All delegates were present.

The following recommendations were made, seconded and carried that: 1. The date of graduation or leaving school be used when reporting vital statistics to the ANCHOR> etc.

2. The news letter be ent only to life members. Non-life members are to receive only the cover sheet, this sheet to include the amount owed on their life membership.

3. The news letters be sen t to seniors thus preparing them for the function of the new letter.

4. There be two issues of the news letter. 5. A list of points be prepared to use

when an alumnae representative is inspect­ing a chapter. Such a list to be compiled and adopted.

6. The alumnae representative stress the fact that the examinations be taken, graded and passed before leaving school. Any girl who has not met this requ·irement is not in good standing and is therefore not eligible for alumnae status.

The type of new letter to be written and the methods of obtaining information for these letters were discussed.

7. A list of suggestions for advi ers be compiled.

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 o'clock.

R espect fully submitted) DoROTHY J. STADLER

Alumnae Chapter Delegates Meeting THE meeting of the alumnae chapter dele­

gates was called to order by the National President, Mrs. H . E. Staehle, at 10: 30 o'clock, Thursday morning, August 25, 1949.

T he secretary called the roll. All delegates were present.

Several questions were introduced for the delegates' consideration and discussion. 1. What can alumnae members do to con­tribute to the growth and prosperit of Alpha Sigma Tau? Miss Bollard addre ed the group on alumnae hapter e"rpan ion

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and the duties of an alumnae member. It was recommended that: 1. An effort be

made to obtain payment of the Life Mem­bership p~yments of long standing. 2. That alumnae dues to the national treasury be raised. 3. That alumnae members be asked to contribute an~ually to an expansion fund. 4. That Life Membership payments of long standing apply on payment no matter when made. 5. That in order to build alumnae chapters and alumnae loyalty more informa­tion and a policy be adopted on associate members in alumnae chapters of Alpha Sig­ma Tau.

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Miss Elizabeth Wilson was appointed to develop a resolution to be submitted to the convention on the financial obligations of alumnae, this resolution to be presented to the convention at the Friday morning ses­sion.

Mrs. Lucille Walthall was appointed to develop a re olution on associate members, the resolution to be submitted to the con­vention at the Friday morning session.

The mee ting adjourned at 12 :00 o'clock.

R espectfully submitted, DoROTHY J. STADLER

District Meetings

FIRST DISTRICT

THE meeting of the first district was called . to order a t noon, August 24, 1949, by the

District President, Mrs. L . .J. Maher. Devotions were conducted by the Theta

collegiate chapter. Mrs. Maher welcomed the delegates and

visitors to the convention. Past officers and honored guests were introduced by Mrs. Maher. Mrs. Zoe Waldron Koch, charter member ; Miss Edith Mansell, Past Organizer and A.E.S. R epresentative; Mrs. Clara Schumann, 1st District President of Alpha · Sigma Tau ; Mrs. Gwendolyn Ridderhof, Past National Treasurer ; Mrs. Wanda Bates, adviser of Alpha chapter ; Miss Lucy Mor­gan, charter member of Beta chapter ; Mrs. H. E . Staehle, National President of Alpha Sigma T au ; and Miss Dorothy Stadler, Na­tional Secretary of Alpha Sigma T au.

M embers of the National Staff present were:

National President: Mrs. H. E. Staehle District President: Mrs. L . .J. M aher National Committee Chairmen : Examination: Mrs. R. V. Fox Music : Mrs. E. C. Twork Courtesy : Mrs. Alfred J andt Rush : Miss Rose Marie Schmidt Cultural Program: Mrs. Charles Clarke Alumnae R epresen ta ti ves : Alpha: Mrs. Myrl M cK ella r Beta : Mrs. Leo Gaffney Eta: Mrs. Albert Wick Th ta : Miss Lillia n Schmidt, Mi s Gene­

viev R peta

Alpha Alpha: Mr. R. B. Cross

The collegia te and alumnae delegates were introduced.

Collegiate delegates: Alpha : J ean Burnock Beta: Florence Slade Theta : Joyce Popp Alpha Alpha : R amona June Bartlett Alpha Epsilon : Joyce Carter Alumnae delegates: Cleveland: Mrs. Stanley Strunk D etroit 1 : Miss H elen Traskos D etroit 2: Mrs. Robert Langlands Flint : Mrs. M yrl M cK ellar Laning: Mr . D orothy Brodhead Muncie : Mrs. J. Carl Humphrey

Mrs. M aher outlined the history and pur­pose of our district organization. She stated that it wa the desire of the sorority if possible to have the next district meeting in the Fall of 1950.

Mrs. Fox extended an invitation to hold the district meeting in Muncie, Indiana. The motion was econded and carried to accept the invitation of Alpha Alpha collegia te· chap ter and Muncie alumnae chapter.

Mrs. M aher discus ed expansion in the fir t di trict. Information and questionnaire were distributed.

An entertaining limerick and eros word puzzle on Alpha Sigma T au were enjo ed by the group. The be t endina to th lim­eri k wa submitted b Ro e M arie Schmidt the cro~ word _ruzzl b Jo e Popp. Th' door pnze drawmg wa won b N rma ·won­na ott.

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·The meeting was adjourned a t 2: 00 o'clock.

R espectfully submitted, DoROTHY J. STADLE R

SECOND DISTRICT MEETING

. A MEETING . o! the Second (Eastern ) Dis­tnct of Alpha Sigma Tau was held in private dining room "E" of the Hotel Statler De­~roit, on Wednesday, August 24, 1949,' dur­mg the Ninth National Convention.

The meeting was called to order at noon by the retiring president of the district, Miss Be~erly. Bollard. The Na tional Chaplain, Miss Elmore De Cou, led the members in the Alpha Sigma Tau Grace.

The roll was called by the district secre­tary, Miss Mabel Schreiber. The following members were present:

National Board: District President: Miss Beverly Bollard Treasurer: Miss M argaret M acdonald Chaplain & Historian: Miss Elinore De

Cou Social Service Chairman : Mrs. Joseph

Steen Nationa l Alumnae R epresentative Zeta : Mrs. Franklin M cilvaine Sigma : M rs. Weld J. M cGlynn Lambda: Miss M abel Schreiber Collegia te D elegates: D elta : Miss M arilyn Weaver Sigma : Mi s J ean L. .Johnson Lambda : Miss Ruth Stockman Alumnae D elegates: Buffalo: Mrs. H arvey H oldsworth N ew York: Mr . C. E . T onopolsky Philadelphia : Miss Virginia Bu rke Visitors in a ttendance a t the meeting be-

sides the official delegates listed above were : Zeta : Lois Grimme Sigma Alumnae : Misses France Piwo­

warczyk, Ca therine Crocuston, D orothy Manning and Mrs. Albert Eas terling

Sigma Collegia te : Misses J oyce Ewing and Norma Van Camp.

Delta Collegia te : Miss H elen Hillmar Lambda Alumna : Miss Ethel Weimar Following a delicious luncheon, Miss Bol-

lard greeted the members and acquainted the group with the four purposes of the meeting: 1. To promote closer acquaintance with other members of the district, 2. To plan the next district meeting, 3. To dis­cuss pos~ibiliti~s of alumnae chapter re­activation and expansion and 4. To consider

methods and opportuniti s of oil giat x-pansion in our distri t.

This was followed by a bri [ summary of highlights in th history of th East m District from the da t it was cr a ted in August, 1936, to th pr sent conv ntion a t which Mrs. Lucille Stc n will assum th presidency.

An invita tion for the next Distri t M eet­ing to b held in Philadel ph ia, Pa. , in No­vember, J 950, was ex tended by Miss El inor De Cou on behalf of the Lam bda ollegiat and Philadelphia Alumnae chap t rs. T he invita tion was accepted con tingent upon the na tional budget allowances still to b de­termined. Miss De Cou was appointed G n­eral Chairman of the Phil ad lphia meeting.

Alumnae cha pter reactiva tion dis u sion included suggestions on how to pro eed to renew interest in Pittsburgh, .Johnstown and Altoona, Pa. A need is also seen for alumnae chapters in Lock H aven and Indiana, Pa. It was stressed tha t we need these alumnae chapters as a source of trained per onnel for th~ National Staff, for fi nancial su pport, to assist collegia te chapters, to do committee work for Nationa l Conventions and D istri t M eetings, as a source of good publicity for Alpha Sigma T au, to p rovide new fo r the N a tional Editor and Alumnae R epresenta­tive and, from a personal angle, to per­petua te friendships and ke p gradua tes in­terested in the orority' progre s.

In discussing chap ter expansion of the district in the Collegiate field, a urvey wa made of existing po ibilities, with D rexel Insti tu te in Phil adelphia being the mo t likely immedia te opportunity. Q ue tion from member regarding accredita tion of various college in this di trict were an , ered by Miss Bollard who u ed the Educational Dire tory as her reference. O ur technique followed in the pa t, were reviewed and criticized constructively wi th the idea of im­proving them. An expan ion que tionna ire was distributed to members with the reque t that they ask their chapter to a i t in com­piling information to be ent to the D is­trict Pre ident for help in e tabli hing a contac t on any college campu ' here we m ight orcranize a collegiate chapter .

A drawing wa held and Mi Norma V an Camp ( Sicrma collegia te) ' a found to be the holder of the lu ky Greek letter whi h entitled her to receive the box of .S.T . ta tionery. The members from Sigma Col­

legia te and Buffalo Alumnae chapter pre-

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sented an amusing skit. Miss Virginia Burke was asked to write an article for the Con­vention Newspaper, The Alpha Sig-Nal.

Miss Bollard then presented the gavel to the president elect, Mrs. Joseph Steen, who responded by expressing the appreciation and thanks of the Eastern District for Miss Bol­lard' work of the past five and one half years. After repea ting the A.S.T. Creed, the delegates voted to adjourn a t . 2:00 o'clock in order that members might attend the Collegiate Chapter delegates' meeting.

R espectfully submitted, MABEL SCHREIBER, Second District Secretary

THIRD DISTRICT MEETING

THE meeting of the Third District was called to order by the District President, Mrs. S. Carl Robinson, at noon. The Alpha Sigma T au Grace was sung by Miss Ilsa Blankenmeister.

Roll was called by the acting secretary, Miss Delphine Straube. The following mem­bers were present- in · addition to fourteen visitors.

National council members: District President-Mrs. S. Carl Robinson Editor of THE ANCHOR-Mrs. Parry Schip-

pers Business Manager of THE ANCHOR- Miss

Elizabeth Wilson Collegiate Deleg~tes: Nu: Marion Emily H ackley Pi: Mary Lou Fondren Rho : Sarah Green Upsilon: Dorris Scott Phi : Charley Ann Isom Omega: Dorothy Sveen Alpha Gamma: Peggy Graves Alpha Delta: Thelma M cMurtrey Alumnae Delegates : St. Louis: Ilsa Blankenmeister National alumnae representatives: Pi: June M cCarthy Rho : Mary Mcintosh

It was announced that the next Di trict M eetings are scheduled for 1950. There will probably be two for the above chapters then, because the Third District ha been divided into two districts. The Northwe t­ern includes Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and North Dakota · and the Southwc t rn in-

eludes Oklahoma, Arkan as and Louisiana, where we have chapters a t the present time. District M eetings will be held in places where dormitories arc available, Emporia, Kansas, and Durant, Oklahoma, being the most likely to be chosen.

The formation of alumnae chapters was discussed. Two chapters, Wichita and Pine Bluff, Arkansas, are again active. It was stressed tha t publicity is very good for further organization of new chapters.

The expansion of chap ter in new colleges was discussed. A definite plan of action for collegiates and a lumnae in helping organ­izers was ugges ted. Questionnaires were distributed and filled out.

The St. Loui Alumnae Chapter was called upon to describe some of the activities which make it a strong, well -knit group.

After the group competed in a last-line limerick contest, and ach person present was introduced by her neighbor, an at­tendance prize was given ; and the meeting adjourned a t 2:00 o' lock.

R espectfully submitted, DELPHINE STRAUBE, District Secretary

FOURTH DISTRICT MEETING

THE meeting of the ·Fourth Distr ict of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority was held m the Ivory Room of the Statler Hotel m Detroit, Michigan, on August 24, 1949.

The meeting was called to order by the District Pre ident, Mrs. Emmett Phipps. The sorority Grace was sung and led by Janet K och, delegate from Beckley Alumnae chap­ter . Mrs. R obert Walthall, Bluefield Alum­nae delegate, acted as secretary of the meet­ing. The secretary called the roll. Twenty­four members were present.

Following the welcome by the president, a brief talk was given by Dr. M ary Latimer, faculty adviser of Psi Chapter.

Announcements made included: 1. Fourth District Alumnae R epre entatives to have breakfa t toge ther Thursday at 7: 30 o'clock A.M. 2. The alumnae delegates have break­fast together at 8 :00 o'clock on Friday m_orning. 3. M ary Gaughn and June Banks .wJII be reporter for the Alpha S ig-Nal.

The rea on for holding the Di tri t meet­ing were iven b Mr . Phipp . Discu sion followed each topic.

1. Get a qua int d .

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2. Alumnae Chapter expansion a. Interesting collegiate hapter b. Increase present chapter rolls c. Interesting programs d. Possible new chapters: 1. Roanoke,

2. Lynchburg, 3. Norfolk-Ports­mouth.

3. Plan the next district meeting. A definite time and place will be decided

later. Psi chapter extended an invitation pending the approval of the Madison col­lege administration.

4. Collegiate Expansion

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a. Eligibility b. Alumnae assi tance in organizing c. Collegiate assistance in organizing

1. Transfer to a non A.S.T. cam­pus

2. Through fri ends on a non A.S.T. campus

d . Publicity by both collegiate and alumnae

5. Brief review of th history of the Sou them District a . Omi ron was the fi rs t chapt r, Zeta

Tau the second b. Mrs. M eade McNeill was the firs t

district president. Chi coil giate chapter was installed by Mrs. M c­Neill.

c. The first district meetings were held in Athens and Farmville.

d. Mrs. Emmett Phipps, second presi­dent of the Southern District, in­stalled Psi and Alpha Beta, col­legiate chapters.

Games were played and prizes were won by Beryl Crockett, Omicron delegate and Dorothy Elliott of Psi. The meeting was adjourned after repeating the Creed.

R espectfully submitted, MRs . RoBERT W ALTHAL L,

District Secretary

Ritual Service THE Ritual Service was called to order by

Mrs. Joseph Steen, Chairman of the Social Service committee. Mrs. Steen introduced Miss Dorothy Nace, a teacher at Pine Moun­tain Settlement School, Pine Mountain, Kentucky. Miss Nace showed a series of very interesting colored slides and gave an in­spirational talk about the history and achieve­ments of the school.

Mrs. Robinson conducted a model Alpha Sigma Tau pledge service.

Mrs. Maher conducted a model Alpha Sigma Tau initiation service.

The Yellow Rose M emorial service for deceased members was held under the direc­tion of the National Chaplain, Miss De Cou.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

First Speaker: Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wis­

dom, has seen fit to remove from our midst several of our beloved sisters. To the M em­ory of these esteemed sisters, we now pause in our convention to pay tribute. Like those of us who are here, th'ese sisters pledged their love and devotion to Alpha Sigma Tau ; while in college and after, they upheld the ideals of our beloved sorority. They shared

our happiness and sorrow, offered us cour­age and help in the time of need and aided us to realize more full y the true meaning of sisterhood. They held high the torch of womanhood, and, as they passed it on to u , challenged us to keep it burning brightly.

Second Speaker:

Sisters- by Veronica M etzger Wilkins­Buffalo Alumnae Chapter Beyond the love of kin The unity of closest friendship lies in love. The little joys, tha t fall across the years Like slanting sunlight, have their warmth

in this. Thou dost now hare with them Thy all-embracing love. Of all the memories we hold most dear The sweetest is of them-H eightened by the bliss of Thy sweet presence in the ways they trod.

Solo: by Mrs. E. C. T work, Mu ic chair­man "A Worthy Woman"

Third Speaker: The honor roll of si t rs called to the great

beyond follows : The inspiration of their spiritual presence at our convention is as great a contribution to the success of it as the activities of the delega tes here a embled.

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Let us think of these sisters as founders of the great Alpha Sigma Tau chapter in our heavenly home, to which we shall all some day be welcomed. Alpha: Cynthia S. Ruggles, faculty member ;

Christobel Sawyer Beta : H elen M arsh, Mrs. Shirley H arrison

Langlots D elta : Mrs. M arjorie J efferies Walker Z eta : M arjorie Bastian, F lorence Strayer

Miller, Alumnae Representative Eta: Mrs. Elizabeth Williams R eynault I ota: H elen Rose Garman, Advi er Lambda: Mrs. Ruth Johnston Robb X i: M ary M cNutt Zeta Tau: Mrs. J ane M ain Pfolsgrof Chi: Mrs. Lillian Esther Southerly Feather Fourth Speaker:

Let us bow our heads in prayer.

Our H eavenly Fa ther, we thank Thee tha in Thy sight there are no barriers betwee this world and our heavenly home. We thank: Thee tha t, hand in hand, they who have passed on and they who remain here may even now in prayer draw nearer to Thy elf and to each other. We thank Thee tha t in Thy presence all barriers break, all illusions dissolve, all separation and bereavement are abolished in the exceeding glory of Thine audience chamber. In loving memory of our departed sister , we extoll our faith in Thee and dedicate our lives to Thy service. Grant us the abilitv to use for Thy ervice, the inspi ration and. devotion which are our heritage from these sisters who have entered their heavenly home. Am.en.

In closing, we will ari e and ing our sorority hym n.

The Minutes of the National Council Meeting FIRST SESSION

THE National Council of Alpha Sigma T au held a meeting 'on Friday evening a t 7 :00 o'clock, August 26, 1949. The meeting was called to order by the National President, Mrs. S. Carl Robinson. All members re­sponded to roll call with the exc ption of Janet Calfee and Ester Griffith.

The following resolu tions were adopted :

1. That M rs. H . E. Staehle be appointed to serve on the National Council as the N.P.C. representative of Alpha Sigma T au.

2. That the minutes of the ninth na tional convention together with selected sec­tions of the annual report be printed in The White Anchor, this issue to be a secret non-exchange i sue published in November.

3. That the Constitu tion of Alpha Sigma T au be published.

4. That the Central Office Bulletin be ready fo r mailing by September 15 1949. It shall contain the following: An inspirational message. Examination ques tion suggestions based upon convention orority changes. Courtesy sugges tions Rush bulletin

5. That a uggested outline b submitted to th chapters tha t Founders' D ay be celebra ted a a bir thday party this year. That th subject for Founders' D ay p aker be "H old High the T orch."

That' the orority key ring be used as favors. T hat the p lace ards feature the design of the Torch. That a sug­gestion be submi tted to chapters that they pre ent a birthday gift to the soror­ity to b u ed in furnishing the new Central Office.

6. That the Ri tual cards be used only at a ritual service. They a re not to be used a t regular sorori ty meetings. The ritual card is a part of the secret equip­ment of the sorority.

7. That the Rush card be used and revised. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :00 o'clock.

R espectfully submitted, D oROTHY J. STADLER

SECOND SESSION The National Council of Alpha Sigma T au

was called to order Saturday morning, Au­gust 27, 1949 a t 8 :00 o'clock by the National · President, Mrs. R obin on .

The District President di cussed organizing within their districts. The motion was made, seconded and carried that : 1. The J oumal of As ocia tion of D ean 2. Bairds' M anual 3. Fra ternity M onth, 4. Educational Direc tory Accrediting Booklet 5. Banta Greek Ex­change be ordered fo r the fiv di trict pre i­dent and the national pre ident.

A motion wa made. e onded and carried tha t th policy of ol~nizing b tri d in ur cxpan ion program.

THE ANCHOR 19

The policy to sponsor the transfer of one girl, the sorority to pay the tuition fee from the national expansion fund allotment.

The meeting adjourned at 11: 30 o'clock.

Membership- August 1,

CHAPTER NEW TOTAL INITI- INITI-ATES ATED DECEASED DROPPED LIVING

Alpha ················ 14 523 33 17 473 Beta .... ............ .. .. 23 301 20 20 261 Gamma ........... .. . 0 38 3 0 35 D elta .......... .... .... 16 303 8 3 292 Epsilon ·· ·· ········· · 0 22 2 0 20 Zeta .. ............ ...... 0 35 1 6 7 338 Eta ......... ....... ...... 0 225 3 56 166 Theta ·· ···· ·· ··· ····· 8 294 6 5 283 Iota ..... ... ............ 15 370 9 15 346 K appa ..... .. ... .. .... 0 62 4 0 58 Lambda ........ .... 2 122 1 4 117 Nu ...................... 23 137 1 3 133 Xi ·· ····· ··············· 0 44 2 0 42 Omicron .... ....... . 14 321 2 3 316 Pi ...... .. ................ 10 181 1 5 175 Rho .......... ... ... .... 19 194 3 2 189 Sigma ......... ....... 11 289 5 11 273 Zeta Tau .... ...... 6 290 1 4 285 Upsilon .............. 15 227 1 3 223 Phi .... .. ...... .. ... ..... 14 134 0 3 131 Chi .... ... .. .. ... .. .... 0 110 1 0 109 Psi ....... .... ... .. ... .. . 30 185 0 3 182 Omega .... ....... ... 18 142 0 1 141

Alpha Alpha .. .. 23 167 0 0 167

Alpha Be ta ........ 8 84 0 5 79

Alpha Gamma .. 12 60 0 3 57

Alpha D elta ...... 31 70 0 1 69

Alpha Epsilon .... 19 52 0 1 51

TOTAL ........ 33 1 5,298 112 175 5,011

R espectfully submitted, DoROTHY J. STADLER, National Secretary

1949

COL. ALUMNAE CHAP. TOTAL CORRECT INC.

21 452 358 94 25 236 200 36 0 35 21 14

24 268 230 38 0 20 11 9 0 338 309 29 0 166 120 40 8 275 238 37

21 325 287 38 0 58 44 14 5 112 93 19

22 111 76 35 0 42 21 11

20 296 263 33 25 150 139 11

31 158 93 65 12 261 227 34 16 269 244 25 21 202 169 33 30 101 87 14 0 109 86 13

44 138 130 8

14 127 116 11

45 122 115 7 7 72 66 6

18 39 38 1 15 54 53 1

28 23 22 1 452 4 559 3,879 680

2o THE ANCHOR

The Merger of the Association of Education Sororities

with the Panhellenic Conference

(R epTint [rom Alpha Sigma Tau Pledge M anual)

WHE N Alpha Sigma T au became a national sorority, it wa admitted to A.E.S . This association had been founded in 1915 to promote the welfare of sororities in teachers colleges and in departments of education in universities. Parallel with A.E.S. was the National Panhellenic Congress, an association founded in 1891 , fo r the social sororities in liberal arts colleges.

By 1947 there were sixty colleges tha t had A.E.S. orontie on their campu es. These colleges that were once es tablished for teacher training exclusively had grad­ually added liberal arts departments. By September, 1947, forty-eight of the ixty colleges in the A.E.S. field had A.A.U. or regional accrediting and of the remaining twelve, all but four had fulfilled the requirements for such accrediting.

Since, therefore, the fields had merged wherein N. P. C . and A.E .S. sororities had functioned separately for many years, the union of the two sorority associa tions be­came inevitable. Consequently on November 12, 1947, the six sororities in A.E .S. were accepted as associate members of the N ational Panhellenic Conference a t its biennial meeting in Colorado Springs-provided that certain constitutional re­quirements were met by June 1, 1948.

Five other sororiti es were also admitted on the same basis.

All sororities that join I . P . C. are associate members for a period of four years.

The N . P. C. constitution sta tes tha t a member orority "must have all of it chapters established in senior colleges and universities which are authorized to confer a Bachelor's Degree, and which are given sa tisfactory ra ting by the Associa­tion of American Universities and/ or the pertinent recognized regiona l a socia tions of colleges and secondary chools."

In 1945 the name of N . P. C . was changed to The N a tional Panhellenic Con­ference.

*Since 1ovem ber, 1947 , regio nal accred it ing bas been gran ted to the followi n<( coll ege and ororities there have been rei nstated : Alva , O kla.; Dura nt , Okla . ; Talequah , O kla .; and Lork H a,•en, Pa.

THE ANCHOR 21

Report of the Representative to the National Panhellenic

Conference

CARRIE w. STAEHLE

' 1. A summary of the aims and activities was prepared for a committee compiling a Panhellenic booklet to use in rushing.

2. A questionnaire was answered concern­ing the plan used by A.S.T. to promote bet­ter scholarship. The answers from all so­rorities were compiled by Miss Amy Onken into an interesting report. · 3. Reports on housing regula tions were

received and fil ed . These helped us in ad­vising Iota Chapter draw up incorporation papers for its house.

4. Reports. from the Education commit­tee were received each month.

5. Invitations from City Panhellenics were received and answered as follows : Washington, D. C . ; K ansas City; Roverside, Cal. ; Detroit ; Akron ; M attoon, III. ; Pitts­burgh; Pasadena, Cal. ; Cincinna ti ; Wichita; Chicago.

6. Invitations were received to attend Panhellenic teas and luncheons at the fol­lowing national conventions:

Alpha Omicron Pi at Swampscott, M ass; Alpha Xi Delta at French Lick, Ind ; Alpha Chi Omega at Pasadena, Cal. ;

K appa D elta at Duluth, Minn . The first three were declined and the last

one accepted by Mrs. Florence Fi ld Sund­lirig, an Alpha member in Duluth.

7. Installa tions: Sigma Sigma Sigma at the University of

Pittsburgh. Delta Zeta at the University of California. Alpha Epsilon Phi at the Universitie of

T ennessee and Florida. Delta Phi Epsilon at the Universities of

Illinois, Louisville, K entucky and Ohio State. Sigma T au Delta at the University of Cal­

ifornia. K appa Delta at Mississippi So. College,

Hattiesburg; San Diego State College; Farm­ville, Va.

Zeta Tau Alpha at Farmville, Va. ; Harri­sonburg, Va. ; University of Florida.

Alpha Chi Omega at the University of Florida.

Sigma T au Gamma, Atkins. W. Va. Delta Sigma Epsilon, Farmville, Va. 8. R egional accrediting was granted to

the following colleges and sororities were reinstated: Alva, Durant and Talequah, Oklahoma.

Collegiate Chapter Efficiency CHAPTER

P ERFEC T

SCORE Alpha .. .... .. .......... .... .... . Beta .... .. ........... ........ .... . Delta ... ........ .... ..... ....... . Theta .. ..... ...... ...... ..... ... . Iota ............ ...... .. ...... .... . . Lambda ..... ........... .. .... . . Omicron ................. ...... . Pi ... ... ........ .... ......... ..... .. Nu .......... .. ...... ............. . . Sigma .. ................ ... .... .. . . Zeta T au .. .. .... .............. . Upsilon .. ..... ......... ...... .... . Phi .......... .... .. .. .. ..... ....... . Psi .......... .... .... .... .......... . Omega .... .. ... ....... .. ........ . Alpha Alpha ................ . Alpha Beta .. ........ .... ... . . Alpha Gamma ...... ..... . . Alpha Delta ........... ..... . .. Alpha Epsilon .............. .

PRESIDEN T

30 30 24 28 30

'28 28 30 30 30 30 30 26 12 30 30 30 30 20 30 30

TREASURE R

34 27 31 29 23 19 18 29 29 16 13 14 9

12 31 21 27 13 22 14 32

OTHER GRA NO LAST YEAR'S

OFFICERS TOTAL GRA I'\0 TOTAL

22 86 84 22 79 82 19 74 43 18 75 59 18 71 65 14 61 83 16 62 72 19 78 76 20 79 73 15 61 10 53 60 20 64 78 14 49 69 8 32 63

20 81 77 19 70 67 20 67 62 17 60 61 10 52 66 10 54 19 81

22 THE ANCHOR

The Endowment Fund BULA McNE ILL, Chairman

September 1, 1948 to June 1, 1949

Alpha ........ ... ............... 20 .... $49.00 .. .... $254.50

Beta ............................ .. 12.. .. 7.50 ...... 145 .00

Gamma .......... .. ............ 3 .. .. 31.00

Delta .............. .. .... .... .... 2 .. .. 23.00

Epsilon .. .. .......... .. .. .. .. .. 0 .. .. 5.00

Zeta ...................... .... .... 3 .. .. 3.00 ...... 58.00

Eta ................ .... .. .. ........ 2 .. .. 7.00 ...... 35.00

Theta .. .. ............ .. .. .. ...... 12 .. .. 37.75 ...... 155 .52

Iota ............................ .. 16 .. .. 9.00 .... .. 187.25

Kappa .. .... .......... .. .. ...... 1.. .. 10.00

Lambda ............ .. ........ .. 10 .. .. 10-2.00

Nu .... .. ...... .. .. .. .... .... ...... 1.. .. 10.00

Xi .................. .... ............ 1.. .. 10.00

Omicron ...................... 44 .... 70.00 ...... 474.00

Pi ...................... .. .......... 17 .... 24.00 ...... 240.00

Rho .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1.. .. 14.50

Sigma .. .. .. .. ........ .. ........ 16.... 8.00 ...... 177 .00

Zeta T au ...................... 11.. .. 14.00 ...... 11 3.00

Upsilon ........................ 1.. ..

Phi .................. .. ........ .. .. 2 .. .. Chi .... ........ .................... 5 .. ..

Psi .... .. ...... .. .. .. .............. 4 .. ..

Omega .. .. ...................... 5 .. ..

Alpha Alpha ............ .. 2 .. ..

15.00

20.00

50.00

10.00.... .. 47.00

15.00...... 50.00

20.00

Alpha Beta .................. 0.... 5.50...... 5.50

Alpha Gamma ............ 0 .. ..

Alpha Delta ........ .. . ~ .... 0 .. ..

Alpha Epsilon .. ............ 0 .. ..

T o T AL .................... 191 $259.75 $2 252.27

The Life Membership Committee

EsTHER GRIFFITH, Chairman

Life m emberships according to chapters are as follows:

CHAP TER MEMBERS

Alpha ... : ... .. ... ..... ...................... .. ........... 107 Beta ... .... .. ........................................ .. ... 70 Gamma ...... ..... ............................... ........ 2 Delta ............. ................ .. ................ ... .... 58 Zeta ... .. .. .... .. .. .................... .. ................. 78 Eta ............. .................... ... .......... .. ........ 14 Theta ................................. .. .. ...... ......... 86 Iota .. .. ... ........ ......... ......... .... .. ......... ....... . 156 K appa...... .... .............................. .... ........ 3 Lambda .............................. ........... .. .. .. . 48 Nu ..... .......................... ...... .... ... .... ..... ..... 22 Xi .. .. .. .. ......................................... .... ..... 3 Omicron . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 126 Pi ...... ......... .. .. ..... ............ ... ....... .. .. ... ..... 81 Rho ......... .. ........................................... 10 Sigma ................ .............. ...................... 114 Zeta T au .............................................. 120 Upsilon .. .. .. .................. ............... .. ......... 24 Phi .. .......................... ........ ............... .. ... 26 Chi .............. ......................... ................. 48 Psi ... ..... .. .......... .......... .... ............ ............ 88 Omega ...... .. ...... .. .............. .. ............ .. .... 32 Alpha Alpha.......................................... 54 Alpha Beta...... .... .. .. ................... .. ......... 41 Alpha Gamma ............. ·......................... 5 Alpha Epsilon...... .... ............. ............ .... . 10

T o TAL .............................. . ..... 1426

L ife m embership totals and gains from 1942 to 1949:

YEAR T OT AL GAl T

1942 422 51 1943 457 35 1944 602 45 1945 737 135 1946 872 165 1947 1,050 178 1948 1 209 159 1949 1 426 217

THE ANCHOR 23

NATIONAL COUNCIL President-Mrs. S. Carl Robin son (Pi ) 9437 Tal-

bot Dr., St. Louis 23, Mo. ' Vice Presidents in· Charge of Organi-ting :- M rs.

Joseph Steen (Sigma ), 136 Doncaster Rd ., Ken­more, N.Y. ; Mrs. L. J. M aher (Pi ), 104 Vernon Ct., Peoria, Ill. ; Mrs. Fred R . Griffith (I ota) 1520 Market St., Emporia, K ans. ; Mi ss Janet R. Calfee (Omicron ) , 87 'Princeton Rd ., Blue­field, W . Va. ; Mrs. H arold Wenzel (Upsilon), 8380 Northwest 34th St., Oklahoma City.

N.P.C. Representative-M rs. H aswell E. Staehle (Alpha ), 481 Torrence Road, C olumbus 2, Ohio

Se cretary- Miss Dorothy Stadler (Eta ), 642 E . 115th St., Cleveland, Ohio

Treasurer- Miss Margaret Macdonald (Sigma), 673 Richmond Ave., Buffalo 22, N. Y.

Editor- Mrs. Parry 'F . Schippers (Pi ), 5300 Suth­erland Ave., St. Louis 9, Mo.

Business Manager- Miss Elizabeth Wilson (Pi), 1008 'Kuhs Pl., St. Louis 17, Mo. -

Chaplain and Historian- Mi ss Elinore De Cou (Lambda), 219 7th Ave., H addon H eights, N.J.

NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Alumnae-Miss Elizabeth Wilson (Pi), 1008 Ku hs Pl., St. Louis 17, Mo.

A wards-Mrs. John M aisch (L ambda), 2 Stanley Ave. , Glenside, Pa.

Courtesy-Miss Dorothy Stadler (Eta), 642 E. I 15th St., Cleveland, Ohio

En·do wm ent- Mrs . M eade McNeill (Omicron ) , Athens, W. Va.

Examinations-Mrs. R. V. Fox (Alpha Alpha), 610 West Centennial Ave., Muncie, Ind .

Life Membership- Mrs . Leo J . Gaffney (Beta ), R.F.D. 3, Holly, Mich.

Memorial Loan Fund- Mrs. J . ·Waldo Hinshaw (Iota) , 27 H ardith Hill Ct., St. Louis, Mo.

Music- Mrs . E. C . Twork (Alpha ) , Alpena State Forest Hdts., Alpena, Mich., R . No. 2

News Agency-Miss Genevieve R epeta (Theta), 2634 M edbury, D etroit 11, Mich.

Pledge-Miss Beverly Bollard (Sigma), 323 Bird Ave. , Buffalo 13, N. Y.

Program- Mrs. Charles Clarke (Theta), 9·10 Seward, ~pt . 203, D etroit 2, Mich.

Rush- Miss Rose Marie Schmidt (Theta), 5106 H arvard Rd., Detroit 24, Mich.

Social Service-Mrs. Alfred Jandt (Eta ) , 84·1 H elmsdale Ave., Cleveland Hghts., Ohio

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERE CE Chairman- Mrs. E. Granvi lle Crabtre (Kappa

Kappa Gamma), 85 Dean Rd ., Brookline, Mass. Secretary- Mrs . A. C. Purkiss (Alpha Phi ), 1520

Circle D r., San Mari no, Cal. Treasurer- M rs . E. Tiel Smith (D elta Gamma),

Western Savings Fund Bldg., Phil adelphia 7, Pa. College Panh ellenics Committee- Mrs. H arry H .

Power (Alpha Chi Omega), 2600 Woolrid ge Dr., Austin 21, T ex.

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS (I 949-50 0 ffi cers}

Alpha ( 1899) -Michigan State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Mich.

President- Miss J ean Burnock, M .S.T.C., Ypsi­lanti , Mich.

Adviser- Mrs . R . B. Bates, 20 S. Normal, Ypsi­lanti, Mich .

Alumnae R epresentative-Mrs. J ohn Ri ehl, 1678 M cBrady St., Port Hu ron, Mich.

Beta (1905-1917; 1940)-Central Michigan Col­lege of Education, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Pres ident- Miss Florence M . Slade, Barnard H all , Mt . Pleasant, Mich.

Adviser- Miss M ary Garvin, C.M.C.E., Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Alumnae R epresentatives-Miss Natalie Hag­lund, 502 Elm St., Ann Arbor, Mich.; Mrs. R . D . Fraser, 14591 Ardmore, D troit 27, Mich .

Gamma (1900-1913)-State Normal School, Mil­waukee, Wis.

Alumnae R epresentative-Mrs. Grant Hinkamp, 2·327 N. 17th St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Delta ( 1916 )-State Teachers College, Indiana, Pa.

President- Miss Maril yn Weaver, 306 . J ohn,. Sutton H all , Indiana, Pa.

Adviser- Mrs. Alma Gasslander, S.T .C., I ndi­ana, Pa.; Miss Arvella T errell , 52 Soufh 9th St., Indiana, Pa.

Alumnae R epresentative-Mrs . William Clark, 53 Hamilton Ave. R .D . 2, Glenshaw, Pa.

Epsilon ( 1919-1923; reorganized as Lambda, 1926)-Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

Alumnae R epresentative-See Lambda Chapter. Zeta (1921-1948; 1949 )-Lock Haven State

Teachers College, Lock Haven, Pa. President- Miss Lydia P ettanti, Box 276, .T.C.,

Lock H aven, Pa. Adviser-Miss Lydia Gross, S.T .C., Lock H aven,

Pa . Alumnae R epresenta tive-Mrs. Franklin Mc­

Ilvaine, R .F.D. 1, Dunnstown, Lock H aven, Pa.

Eta (1927-1930)-Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Alumnae R epresentative-Mrs. Albert Wick, 13820 Shaw Ave., East Cleveland, Ohio.

24 THE ANCHOR

Theta ( 1923 )-Wayne University, Detroit, Mich. President-Miss Joyce L . Popp, 4400 St. James,

Detroit 10, Mich. Adviser- Miss Edith Mansell, 161 Highland

Ave., Highland Pa rk, Mich. Alumnae Representatives-Miss Lillian Schmidt,

5106 Harvard Rd., Detroit 24, Mich.; Miss H elen Traskos, 6470 Appoline, D earborn, Mich.

Iota ( 1923 )-Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kan.

President- Miss Eleanor Whitlow, 1006 Con­stitution, Emporia, K ans.

Adviser-Mrs. Roy Durham, 1005 Constitution, Emporia, Kan.

Alumnae Representatives-Mrs. Magdalena Ba­ker, c/ o Board of Education, Emporia, Kans.; Mrs . Betty Rose, 803 Grove, Emporia, Kan.

Kappa (1924-1929)-Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Alumnae Representative-Mrs. R. M. Reinert, 136 M avern Ave., Hamilton, Ohio

Lambda (1926)-Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

President-Miss Peggy Miller, Union Mill Rd ., Marlton, N. J .

Adviser- Mrs. James Barnes, 8121 Cedar Rd., Elkins Park, Philadelphia, Pa. -

Alumnae R epresentatives- Miss Betty Scheer­baum, 56 Harding Ave., Oaklyn, N . J .; Miss Mabel Schreiber, 511 Chestnut St., Lebanon, Pa.

Nu ( 1928-1940; 1948)-Colorado State College of Education, Greeley, Colo.

President- Miss Marion Emil y Hackley, 815 17th St., Greeley, Colo.

Adviser-Mrs. Roland Waterman, 2121 5th Ave., Greeley, Colo.

Alumnae R epresentatives- Mrs. Bruce Ewer, 1145 Clayton, Denver, Colo. ; Mrs. William Baab, 1119 19th St., Greeley, Colo.

Xi ( 1929-1933 )-Western State Teachers Col-lege, Gunnison, Colo. .

Alumnae Representative- Miss Grace Quinby,. 1744 Seventh Ave., Greeley, Colo.

Omicron (1930)-Concord College, Athens, W. Va.

President- Miss Beryle Crockett, )709 Main St., Princeton, W. Va.

Adviser-Miss Mae Hunter, Athens, W . Va. Alumnae R epresentative-Miss Imogene Miller,

901 Rockbridge, Bluefi eld, W. Va. Pi ( 1930)-Harris Teachers College, St. Louis,

Mo. President- Miss Mary Lou Fondren, 3515 Bai­

ley, St . Louis 7, Mo. Adviser-Miss Julia Kohl 5238 Murdoch, St .

Louis,· Mo. Alumnae Representatives-Miss June McCarthy,

4602 ·w. W . Florrissant, St. Louis 15, Mo. ; Miss Betty Alles, 669 Pellswarth, Lemay, Mo.

Rho (1932-1948; 1949)-Southeastem State Col­lege, Durant, Okla.

President- Miss Sarah Green, 1311 North Sixth Ave., Durant, · Okla.

Adviser-Miss Irene Scrivener, S.S.C., Durant, Okla.

Alumnae R epresentative-Mrs. William Swaf­ford, Yeager, Okla.

Adviser- Miss Mildred Riling, S.S.C., Durant, Okla.

Sigma ( 1925 )-State Teachers College, Buffalo, N.Y.

President-Miss J ean Lois Johnson, 391 Herki­m er St., Buffalo 13, N. Y.

Advisers-Mrs. H arold Peterson, 230 Knowlton Ave., K enmore, N. Y.; Miss Stueber, N. Y. S.T.C., Buffalo, N. Y.

Alumnae Representatives-Mrs. W. J. McGlynn, 243 Fayette Ave., K enmore, N. Y.; Ruth O chs 319 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, N. Y.

Zeta Tau' (1935)-Longwood College, Farmville, Va.

President- Miss June H elen Banks, Longwood College, Fa rmville, Va.

Adviser- Miss Virginia Bedford, L .C., Farm­ville, Va.

Alumnae R epresentatives-Miss Charlotte Louise Greeley, 508 Arbutus Ave., Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. E. Garrison Wood, 314 Cabell St ., Lynchburg, V a.

Upsilon (1935)-State Teachers College, ~nway, Ark.

President- Miss Doris Lee Scott, S.T.C., Con­way, Ark.

Advisers-Dr . Ada Jane Harvey, 730 Donaghey, Conway, A.rk. ; Mrs. Orville White, A.S.T .C ., Conway, Ark.

Alumnae R epresenta tives-Mrs. W. J. D eane, 1657 Linden Ave., Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Ruth Hood Whitley, 340 1 W . Capitol Ave., Little Rock, Ark.

Phi ( 1940) -Southeastern Louisiana College, Ham­mond, La.

Presiden t- Miss C harley Ann Ison, 505 E. Han­son Ave., H ammond, La.

Advisers-Miss M argaret Lowe, S.L.C ., Ham­mond, La.; Miss Marjorie Miller, 612 W. Charles St., H ammond, La.

Alumnae R epresentative-Chi (1940-194'8) -Shepherd College, Shepherds­

town, W.Va. Alumnae R epresentative-Mrs. Roscoe Payne,

109 E . Congress St., Charleston, W. Va. Psi (1944)-Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va.

President- Miss Sylvia Lenore Seibel, Box 191 , Madison College, H arrisonburg, Va.

Advisers-Miss H elen M . Frank, Madison Col­lege, Harrisonburg, Va. ; Dr. Mary Latimer, 477 E . Market, H arrisonburg, Va.

Alumlilae Representative-Mrs. J. E . Gaughan, 3423 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti, Mich.

Omega (1945 )-Minot State Teachers College, Minot, N . D.

President- Miss Dorothy Sveen, M .S.T.C., Minot, N.D.

Adviser- Miss Louise R eishus, 709 W . Central Ave., Minot, N. D .

Alumnae Representative-Miss Grete Broten, 315 7th St. N.W., Minot, N.D.

Alpha Alpha (1945)-Ball State Teachers Col­lege, Muncie, Ind.

President- Miss Ramona J ane Bartlett, Lucina Hall, Muncie, Ind.

Adviser-Miss Frances Botsford, 708 N. Mc­Kinley, Muncie, Ind.

Alumnae Representative--Mrs. R . B. Cross, 206 N. Martin, Muncie, Ind. .

Alpha Beta (1946)-MarshaU CoUege, Hunting­ton, W.Va.

President- Miss Dorothy Peery, 58 F airfax Dr., Huntington, W . Va.

Adviser- Mrs. Xavier Burdette, Hodges Hall, Marshall College, Huntington, W . Va.

Alumnae R epresentative- Miss Nellie M aude Smith, Glencrest, Whitaker Hill, Huntington, W.Va.

Alpha Gamma {1946)-Henderson State Teach­ers College, Arkadelphia, Ark.

President- Miss Peggy Graves, H .S.T .C., Arka­delphia, Ark.

Adviser- Miss Amy J ean Green, H .S.T .C., Arka­delphia, Ark.

Alumnae R epresenta tive-Alpha Delta ( 1948 )--Southwestern Missouri State

College, Springfield, Mo. P res ident- Miss Thelma M cMurtrey, 11 4 1

H amilton, Springfield, Mo. Adviser- M rs. Don Sebring, 1234 E. M inota,

Springfi eld, Mo. Alumnae R epresentative-Miss Shirley Wilks,

1116 W. Grand Springfield, Mo. Alpha Epsilon (1948)-Western Illinois State Col­

lege, Macomb, Ill. P resident- Miss Joyce Carter, 224 Sherm an

Ave., M acomb, Ill. Adviser- Miss H ar riet C. Stull, 430 W. Adams,

M acomb, Ill. Alumnae R epresentative- Mrs . Opal Pruitt, Box

222, O gden, Ill.

ALUMNAE CHAPTERS

Beckley, West Virginia President- Miss J anet Koch, 222 Crawford St .,

Beckley, W. Va. Bluefield, West Virginia

President- M rs . Wirt Mingo, P.O . Box 5 11, P rinceton, W . V a.

Buffalo, New York President- M rs. H arvey Holdsworth, 21 Barry

Pl. , Buffalo 13, N. Y. Charleston, West Virginia

President- Mrs. Aldred F. Wallace, 524 5th St., St. Albans, W . V a.

Cleveland, Ohio President- M rs. A. R. Bozarth, 4903 Alberthy

Ave., Pa rma 9, Ohio. Denver, Colorado

President- Mrs. Margaret Cudmore, 1629 Syra· cuse, D enver, Colo.

Detroit I, Michigan President- Miss J anice R eagan, 1381 6 H amil­

ton, Highland Park 3, Mich. Detroit II, Michigan

President- Mrs. K. H . Nye, 1891 3 Woodside, D etroit 24, Mich .

Emporia, Kansas President- Miss Louise Cross, 1025 Washington,

Emporia, K an. Flint, Michigan

President- Mrs. F . 0 . Green, 2118 Pierce, Flint 3, Mich .

Greeley, Colorado President- Mrs. H oward Elgin, 1224 12th Ave.,

Greeley, Colo . Huntington, West Virginia

President- Mrs. John Pra tt, 1839 Rural Ave., Huntington, W. Va.

Lansing, Michigan President- Mrs. Willow Cameron, 1415 H ess

Ave., Lansing, Mich . Little Rock, Arkansas

President- Mrs. Kenneth Francis, 1616 S. Pierce St., Little Rock, Ark .

Minot, North Dakota President- Mrs. R . Goosen, 604 1st Ave. S. E. ,

Minot, N.D.

Muncie, Indiana Pr sidcnt- M rs. J . 'a rl TT umphrl'y, 100 1 W.

Was hi ngton t., Muncie, Ind . New York, New York

President- Miss Ani ta Barr, c/o M r. Arnold Weinstein, 26 1 Broadway, N w York, Y.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania P r sidcnt- M rs. Will iam J . Fahy, Cross St . &

Summit Ave. , Ph iladelphia 28, Pa. Pine Bluff, Ark.

Presid ent- M rs. Will iam A. M cEnti re, R t. 3, Box 106, P ine Bl uff, Ark .

Richmond-Petersburg, V irginia Pres id nt- Mrs. A. S. Vaughan, J r ., 506 Gray­

son Ave., Rt. 4, Box 538C, Ri chmond , Va. Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Pres ident- M rs. J os ph CC' pelka, R ippon, W. Va.

St. Louis, Missouri P resident- M iss li sa Blanken m<' istrr, 6535

Devonshire, St. Louis 9, M o. War, West Virginia

President- Miss Edith E ll iott, Canebrake, W. V a.

Washington, District of Columbia President- Miss K ath leen K elchner, 3665 38th

St. N . W ., Washi ngton 16, D . C. Wichita, Kansas

P res ident- M rs. H erbert Dixon, I 927 H ood, Wichita, K ans.

Williamsport, Pennsylvania President- M r$. Grant Berry, 300 ni on Avf'

Williamspor t, Pa .

ALUMNAE CLU BS Durant, Oklahoma

President- M ary Claude Park, 724 . 4th f..t., Durant, Okla.

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan President- M rs. George Wh eeler, R .F .D . 6, Mt.

Pleasant, Mich . Norfolk-Portsmouth, Virginia

P resident- M rs. Li nwood R oberts, II 00 An n St., Portsmou th, V a .

Welch, West Virginia P res ident- M rs . Lena Caporossi, Welch, W . a. Ed itor- Mrs. H elen B. Decker, Welch, W . Va.

Youngstown, Ohio President- M rs. K eith M cGowan, 2368 1id­

lothian, You ngstown, Ohio.

DISTRICTS AND PRESIDE TT Central District: Michigan, Illinoi , Indiana, Ohio,

Wisconsin. P residen t- Mrs. L . J . M aher, 104 ernon

Court, Peoria, Ill. Eas tern District: New York, P enn ylvania ew

J ersey, J\lfain e, New J:Iampshire, ermont .Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Is­land.

P resident- M rs. J oseph Steen, 136 D onca ter Rd., K enmore, . Y.

Northwestern District: Missouri, Kan a , Colorado , Utah, Tevada, and aJI other sta tes north of these and west of the fi si ippi River.

President- M r . Fred R . Griffith , I 520 Iarket St., Em poria, K ans.

Southern District: V irginia, We t irginia K en­tucky, lVlaryland, Delaware, Tennessee, orth Ca rolina, Mississippi, Alabam a, Georgia, Florida, and South Ca rolina.

P resident- Mi s J anet a! fee, 87 Pr inceton R d., Bluefield, W . V a.

Southwestern District: Oklahoma Loui iana. T exas, rew l exico, Arizona and alifornia .

President- fr . H arold B. ' enzel, 838 1 1 1 • orth­wes t 34 th t., klahoma ity, kla.