Summer 2008

STERS IN ACTION · ma Kappa alumnae stand out from the crowd

• 2008-2009 Field Consultants

• Congressional Hill Visits

• Delta Nu 1990s Reunion

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SISTERS GIVE BIG Gamma Gamma alumnae support a sister in need

W _ On July 12, 2007, Heather Sako Cowham, Gamma Gamma, Indiana State University, was surprised with a fundraiser called "Heather's Big Give. " The event was organized by fellow Gamma Gamma sisters Robyn Mendoza Bewley, Erin Whiteside Burk, Betsy Hart Doyle, Stacy Williams McGauley, and Farrah L. Thterwiler, along with Heather's family and friends. The event was used to raise money for Heather's battle with ClQ Nephropathy, a rare disorder that affects the filtering process of the kidneys. Together with a

garage sale, penny drives, and donations, "Heather's Big Give" raised over $4000 for her medical costs.

Letter Dear Sigma Kappa sisters,

It is easy to see why summer is so many people's favotite season, including mine: great weather, outdoor activities, family vacations, and for collegians and teachers, a welcome three-month respite from school.

In addition, summer is also about reconnecting with friends and fanilly, enjoying the beauty of the great outdoors, and taking time to relax and recharge.

Tllis summer was a season of fi rsts in my life: my fi rst summer away

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from my home state of Michigan, my first childhood mend's wedding, and my first Sigma Kappa national convention (check out the Autumn Triangle for complete convention coverage).

Despite the more relaxed atmosphere of the summer months, we should always remember that Sigma Kappa sisters continue to make a difference year-round. In this issue of the Triangle, we feature some exceptional sisters that have made an impact in the literary, education, and service fields.

I hope you enjoy reading about the different ways Sigma Kappas are affecting the world, and hopefully they can inspire you to achieve great things, no matter how small.

In Sigma Kappa,

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Mallory R. Curtis, Delta Delta Sigma Kappa Triangle editor triangle@ sigmakappa. org

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On The Road Again ............... ]~ Meet the new Field Consultants, coming soon to a

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We Love the '90s ................... ~~ Delta Nu alumnae from an entire decade met at Longwood University for a weekend of reminiscing.

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GAMMA SIGMA ALPHA INITIATES RECOGNIZED

The following Sigma Kappa members were initiated into Gamma Sigma Alpha National Greek Honor Society during the past academic year. Gamma Sigma Alpha recognizes Greek scholars who excel in academics.

Jennifer Koza Ashley Seidl Victoria Isabell Theta Alpha Tau Delta Alpha

University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign Michigan State University Eastern Michigan University

Katie Strle Tarah Mikols Diane Mitchell Theta Gamma Beta Delta Alpha

University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign Western Michigan University Eastern Michigan University

Michelle Trojan Katie Miquelon Kim Schrupp Theta GammaMu Delta Alpha

University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign Eastern illinois University Eastern Michigan University

Amber Chin Gussin AmandaRaz Catie Stolz Lambda GammaMu Delta Alpha

University of California, Berkeley Eastern illinois University Eastern Michigan University

Jessica Parra-Fitch Bethany Vekkeli Sonja Wallace Lambda Gamma Upsilon Delta Alpha

University of California, Berkeley California University of Pennsylvania Eastern Michigan University

Casey Christina Carissimi Kendra Plant Krissy Hurt Alpha Tau Gamma Omega Delta Sigma

Michigan State University Wittenberg University Western Illinois University

Kristin Marie Lohrer Jen Powell Christine Loy Alpha Tau Gamma Omega Theta Upsilon

Michigan State University Wittenberg University Bowling Green State University

Julia Ann Lysckawa Edwards Cedra Mayfield Alpha Tau Delta Alpha Kappa Beta

Michigan State University Michigan University Grand Valley State University

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Dr. Patricia Frisby Galloway, Beta Sigma, Purdue University, has been elected Vice Chair of the National Science Board.

The National Science Board (NSB) is a part of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSB provides oversight for and establishes the policies of NSF while also serving as an independent body of advisors to both the President and Congress on science and engineering

topics. Patricia was appointed to the NSF in 2006 by President Bush for a six-year term.

Patricia, a licensed Professional Engineer in 14 US States, Manitoba, Canada, and the Country of Australia, has won numerous awards, including a Colby Award in 2006. Patricia is Past President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the first woman in the 152-year history of ASCE, the largest civil engineering society in the world, to ever hold this position.

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Booth Andrews Kammann, Alpha Delta, University of Tennessee, has been named to the "40 Under 40" list by the Greater Knoxville Business Journal. The "40 Under 40" list recognizes 40 business and community leaders under the age of 40 who have made their mark in eastern Tennessee.

Booth is the Executive Vice President and Managing Broker of Holrob Commercial Realty LLC in Knoxville. 1n her position, she

is involved in the management, leasing, sale, and finance of the company's retail and office buildings. She joined Holrob Commercial Realty LLC in 1998 and was promoted to her current position in 2006.

Booth credits her involvement and leadership in Sigma Kappa with helping her achieve uccess in the business world. She told the Greater Knoxville Business Journal, "My pledge trainer said, 'We think you can be a leader.' The next thing I knew, I was pledge class president. Having omebody looking at me and saying, 'We think you have potential,' flipped

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Lindsay Miller Pearce, Kappa Zeta, Elon University, will have a dress named after her in the Lilly Pulitzer Summer 2009 collection. Lindsay won the honor after submitting a photo and caption to the Lilly Pulitzer "Lilly Lover Days" photo contest. She won third prize out of over 500 entrants to the contest. Her winning entry is featured below.

"I spent many afternoons of my childhood dreaming about my Lilly wedding \vith my grandma. Last summer she became very ill with cancer and fought through the whole summer to make it to my big day. She passed away one month to the day after my wedding. Thank you Lilly for making the most special moment of my life and hers filled with bright colors and palm beaches. "

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The Sigma Kappa Triangle would like to hear your ideas and suggestions for the magazine.

If you have a story suggestion or topic you want to learn more about, please submit it to

triangle@sigmakappa.org. We want to know what you would like to see in

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In Celebration . .. In Honor ...

25th Anniversary of Zeta Jennifer and Adam's 1997-1998 Field Ashley Butcher

Phi, Rutgers, the State marriage Consultant Team by Barbara Butcher

University of New Jersey by Erin Superczynski by Shelley K. Friesz

by Amy Power Phillips Dietrich Veronica Carlan

Those attending our by Louann Carlan

A great friend, Tisa Earlyn Sams Lawrence's wedding

Johnson Mason 30 years of service as an by Michele Stover Loudy Haley Carr

by Marty van Steenderen advisor at Gamma Phi, by Beth Carr

North Carolina State Alpha Gamma sisters

Linda Alexander's University by Jessica Prentice Hornbrook Allison Castodio

Birthday by Sheila A. Barnes by John Castodio,Jr.

by Deanne Bertelson Katelyn Agee

Gwen Strong Myers's by Laura Draaoo Mickler Samantha Chin

The birth of Graham 50 years of Sigma Kappa by Constance Chin

Gibson membership RandiAlto

by Kimberly Dempewolf by Suzanne Faulkner by Kim Alto Samantha Cooney

Wallace Schimke by Annemarie Karl-Cooney

Shasta Alverson

Sarah Doupe's Birthday Judy Needham's Birthday by Laura Draaoo Mickler Kaley Cowan

by Deanne Bertelson by Deanne Bertelson by Kim S. Cowan

Katie Angel

Andrea Finley's Birthday Receiving my MAT in by jill Fissel Ashley Coyne

by Deanne Bertelson August by Michele Perillo

by Heidi HartwiB Denier Brigid Barry Gamma Lambda by Kathleen Barry Savannah Crawford

Endowment Fund The birth of Erin by Maria Crmiford

by Sherry Hamblen De Vault Elizabeth Almy Jordan Beauchamp by Heather Bloom Hall by Lisa Carnes Donna de Wick

Happy Mother's Day! I by Marsha L. Traub

love you, Mom! The birth of Isabelle Jessica Bellizio by Kristen Michelle Kirst Mary Marshall Penters by Todd Bellizio Rebecca Dellen

by Heather Bloom Hall by Diane Broderick-Dellen

Janet Holdych's Birthday Paige Bennett by Deanne Bertelson Zeta, George Washington by Cynthia Bennett Alexandra Dunn

University, Chapter's by Lynne Dunn

Vivian Parola Holmes 's Recolonization Kara Black 50 years of Sigma Kappa Anniversary by Laura Draaoo Mickler Holly Dunn

membership Beth MacConnell by Victoria Dunn

by Suzanne Faulkner McNauahwn Erica Branham Schimke by Virainia Breedina

Branham

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Epsilon Zeta, Western Megan Ruth Herek Samantha Marvel Jaclyn Seisman

Kentucky University by Linda Herek by Pamela S. Marvel by Susan Seisman

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Painter Alanna Hill Megan McDonald Amber Shaffer

by Laura Draaoo Mickler by Lorrie C. McDonald by Laurie ShcifJer

Christina Ewing

by Laura Draaoo Mickler Vanessa Hill Brittany McDonnell

Nicole Shelton by Jan McDonnell

by Lisa Shelton by Robert Hill,Jr. Elizabeth Fegely

by Lee Ann Feaely Melissa Hunter Lauren Miele

Debbie Shidler by Deborah Miele

by Laura Draaoo Mickler by Nancy Hunter Lori Ficks

Eclith Delozier Norton Afton Siebern by Linda Ficks Hannah Janson

by Sara Eli zabeth Turley by Suzanne Siebern by Gus Janson

Kristin Fisk Williams Kathleen Oxley

Stephanie Sohmer by Laura Draaoo Mickler Jennifer Johnston by Joanne Oxley

by Susan Sohmer by Karen Wharton Gamma Pi, Kentucky

Elizabeth C. Pamfilis South Oakland County Wesleyan College Micaela Kapp

by Donna Pamfllis Alumnae Mandi Jean Grimes by Ceci lia Guerra

by Judith Hoonstra Lacaria Morgan Pearman Kady Gum Kristen IGrst

by Glenda Gum by Sunday Tollifson by Susan Pearman

Jessica Specht

by Joseph Specht Natalie Pickering Kristen Gustke Amanda Koleski

by Heather Copi Brescol by Melanie Hannon by Kathryn PickerinB Megan Spedden

by Gary Spedden Adrian Poston Erika Hakanson Kelsey Lakos by anette Rorick

Taylor Sperry by Sandra Hakanson by Stephanie J. Lakos

by Mary Lou Sperry Hannah Presley Libby Hammack Lauren Lane

by Barbara Hammack by Steven Lane by Beth Presley Mara Spisso

by Carol Spisso Katelyn Primavera h.imina Harri Kellie LeRoy b)' Michelle Primavera

Ainsley Strand by Laura Draaoo Mickler by Teresa LeRoy by Cynthia Peel

ancy Rae JenniC r Hempel Brittany Lin by John Rae Andrea L. Swann by Michele Hempel by Sharon Lin

by L Swann-jarquin Kaila Roberson Katherine Hendricks Katherine Linchey by Susan Hazlewood-

Cecily weet by Laura Draaoo Mickler by Thomas Linchey Roberson

by Laura McKee Sweet

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Katie Taylor

by Troy Taylor

Jordan Thomas

by john Thomas

Katherine Lyla Thompson

by james Thompson

Lauren Utz

by Lisa Utz

Nicole Warren

by Nicole Doule Warren

Ashley Webster

by Daniel Webster

Rachael Wheatley

by Jane Holloway Wheatley

Jennifer Wheaton

by Sandra Wheaton

Tiffany Maurie Whitney

by Lynne C. Whitney

Lindsey E. Wills

by Linda L. Wills

Brittany Wolford

by Deborah Wolford

Michaela

by Mary Ottenbera

Sarah

by Christine M. McGrath

In Memory ...

Trellice Arnhart

by Judy Arnhart O'Daniel

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Frances Bolles

by Lindsey Williams Hankinson

Greg Duerk

by Sheila A. Barnes

Charles Eblen

by Ellen Henley Barrs

Carol Jones Findley

by Helen Pickard

Evelyn Halas Sanaalis

Harriet Smith Frazer

by Mary Mills Beldina

Lynda Hendricks Tripp

Sarah Jayne Fritz

by Shelley R. Fritz

Dr. Homer L. Hitt

by Patricia Savoye Tardiff

AmyeJay by Mary Mills Beldin&

Kyra and jim Jenkins

Catherine S. Nathan

Patricia Savoye Tardiff

Madalyn Brand Teal

Ann M.Wood

Marjorie Mack Pearson

by Eleanor Dysert Haddon

A. Janelle Poole

by Patricia Savoye Tardiff

Carole Friend Roberts

by ancy Ca1dwell Anderson

Annette Rawlinas Brownfield

Susan Leet Donahue

Vivian Parola Holmes

Carole Friend Roberts

by Suzanne Faulkner Schimke

Darrelyn Whitmore Underwood

Col. Frank Eugene Rutherford

by Vir9inia Holt Bieber

Teresa Creech Glassman

Maraaret Grills Roberts

Betty Sompayrac

by Ellen Henley Barrs

Winona A. Valentine

by Jane Kramer Allan

Barbara Friendson Barnes

Sheila A. Barnes

Marilyn Biaaers Burdett

AnneWDale

Sarah Doupe'

Lucile Pemberton Duncan

Barbara Williams Fenters

Shirley Anderson Forden

Lana Beach CA Alumnae

Eleanor Dysert Haddon

janet Anderson Hammel

Vivian Parola Holmes

Ann Dowden Nicholson

jackie jackson Phillips

Suzanne Faulkner Schimke

Patricia Savoye TarddJ

Madalyn Brand Teal

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Lois Zelsdoif

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by Lisa Swanson

Andrea Will

by Dain Meyer

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A Lesson in

De:mocracy and

Sisterhood Congressional Hill Visits bring

Greeks together for common cause

Throughout the Greek system, fraternity and sorority houses are in need of important repairs, but under current tax

law any donations made toward the improvement of Greek housing is not tax exempt.

Last April, student and alumni representatives from the North-American Interfraternity Conference, the National Panhellenic Conference, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council came together in Washington, D.C. to persuade congressmen and senators to amend the current tax law and pass the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA) to allow for tax deductible donations.

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Sigma Kappa's official representatives in Washington were Rachel E. Armor, Epsilon Epsilon, University of Georgia, Sara Miller, Kappa Xi, University of Nevada-Reno, Executive Director Rachelle J. Merkel, Gamma Eta, Ball State University, and Cheri Morrell Dejong, Epsilon Omega, California Polytechnic State University, national vice president for finance. Representatives from every Greek organization met together and spent two days learning everything from Capitol Hill etiquette to the key players in the House and Senate.

The details and nuances of tax law are endless, but even more challenging was learning to present the CHIA to non­Greeks. It is easy for someone who has benefited from a sisterhood or brotherhood to support this tax exemption, but persuading someone only familiar with the negative stereotypes of Greek life was a major hurdle to overcome. Although most Greek issues are not on the forefront of political agendas, making college more affordable is, and money is a language spoken by all politicians.

One out of eight college students live in Greek housing, making the NIC, the NPC, and the NPHC the largest non­university, not-for-profit student landlord. Together these three organizations own and manage $3 billion in student housing at no cost to the American taxpayers or the host institution. While donations made to colleges for the improvement of their housing are tax exempt, donations to

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From left, Ann E. O'Connell, Theta, University of Illinois, Amanda L. Huntley, Beta

Z eta, University of Maryland, Rachelle J. Merkel, Gamma

Eta, Ball State University, Tecla Fuhrig Murphy, Theta,

University of Illinois, Sara Miller, Kappa Xi, University of Nevada-Reno, and Rachel E . Armor, Epsilon Epsilon, University of Georgia, were some of the Sigma Kappas present at the CHIA reception in Washington, D.C.

other not-for-profit housing entities are not. The Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act would erase this disparity, extending the tax-exemption to all student housing. More funding would take the burden off students and enable fraternities and sororities to install modem safety equipment such as fire sprinklers, smoke detectors, and alarm systems.

After the initial training, the collegiate and national representatives were grouped in teams to practice meeting officials and persuading them to sponsor the act. On April 15, 49 teams visited the offices of representatives and senators to inform them of the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act. As a result of the Greek representatives' efforts on Capitol Hill, support for the CHIA is greater than ever. Today, it has 201 sponsors in the House of Representatives and 38 in the Senate.

Even with impressive bi-partisan support, the struggle to get the act passed is not over. Everyone can participate in the grassroots campaign to help protect and improve Greek housing. For more information about the CHIA and to personally petition your elected officials, go to www. fratemalcaucus.org or click on "Congressional Letter Writing Campaign" under "Events & Programs" at www.sigmakappa.org.

--Rachel E. Armor, Epsilon Epsilon

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From

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Mary Jane Behrends Clark finds success in two

different career fields

While in college at the University of Rhode Island, Mary Jane Behrends Clark, Phi, knew that she wanted to work in the TV news world, but she never dreamed that this career choice would lead her to become a best­selling novelist. Mary Jane is the author of 11 novels, most recently It Only Takes a Moment, released on July 29.

Before starting her literary career, Mary Jane was a writer and producer at CBS News for over 30 years, a world from which she expertly draws details and subject matter for her novels. "I took my years of experience working in TV news and used them to create a fictional television news world where the reporters and producers become personally involved with their stories. They can get into all sorts of fascinating and dangerous situations and they have to figure out a way to solve the crimes while reporting on the stories. My books have strong, bright heroines who figure things out by using their wits."

After graduation, Mary Jane started at CBS News in an entry-level position as a desk assistant, working the 4 p.m. to midnight shift. After a year, she was promoted to broadcast associate, followed by assistant producer, assignment editor, associate producer and eventually producer. She worked on everything from breaking news, political, and international stories, to crime stories

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and obituaries. She believes that her experience writing for television helped when she decided to start writing fiction. "I learned to get right to the point and keep the story moving which is important in writing suspense."

Mary Jane's newest novel, It Only Takes a Moment, draws both from her experiences at CBS and from her childhood. Her father was an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, working on espionage, extortion and kidnapping cases. He was transferred several times when Mary Jane was younger, from Nebraska to Oregon to Virginia before settling in New Jersey, where she currently resides.

Mary Jane remembers her father working on high-profile kidnapping cases when she was a child, but due to the sensitive and sometimes frightening nature of the cases, he never talked about them. "Even though he didn't talk about his work, I was able to follow along with what was happening

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in the newspaper or on television, and that left me with a lifelong fear of kidnapping."

It Only Takes a Moment is the story of popular morning-show anchor Eliza Blake whose seven-year-old daughter is snatched from summer camp. The story is full of suspects, from the convicted pedophile, to the obsessed fan, to the delusional mother. Rather than waiting for the FBI and local police to solve the case, Eliza convenes her friends and colleagues to track down their own leads, dedicating themselves to finding the little girl before it's too late.

About the premise of the book, Mary Jane stated, "Now that my kids are grown and my dad is 81 years old, it seemed like a good time to face my

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Mary Jane Clark, third from right, with fellow Sigma Kappa members of the Ramettes dance team at University of Rhode Island.

fears, harvest some of his memories and write a story of a kidnapping which incorporates some of the aspects of his long ago cases."

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Mary Jane's college experiences, including her time in Sigma Kappa, helped to shape her into a successful career woman. She was unsure about joining a sorority at first but decided to go through recruitment and chose Sigma Kappa because she felt the most at home there. "Even though we had a lot of fun, we still knew we had to pay attention to our classes and assignments. We were very close and loyal to one another."

Mary Jane is still in touch with a number of her Sigma Kappa sisters, traveling a few times a year to their children's weddings and other functions. She also enjoys seeing sisters at her book signing and promotional events. "I treasure the friendships I have made through Sigma Kappa," she said. Mary Jane Clark is truly an example of how hard work, persistence, and following your dreams can lead to great accomplishments.

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At A Time Katie L. Kelso helps provide hope and happiness to sick children Katie L. Kelso, Beta Upsilon, Ohio University, always loved helping others. As a young girl, she told her mother that she wanted a job "that is necessary- that we couldn't move forward without." Katie has gotten her wish, so to speak. As the Events Coordinator for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Ohio, she coordinates and executes the major internal events that provide the funds to continue the organization's mission: granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Katie's first experience with the Make­A-Wish Foundation was in high school when her senior class decided to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the school's Valentine's Day dance. Katie was named "Queen of Hearts" for raising more money for the Foundation

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than any other student. "As a class we were able to grant nearly two wishes. Since that opportunity, Make-A-Wish has been near and dear to my heart."

In college, Katie was able to create her own major of Promotional Event Planning through the Specialized Studies program at Ohio University. She worked with faculty from the Schools of Business, Journalism and Communication to determine which courses to take and what career path to follow. Upon graduation, Katie accepted a post-graduate internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and impressed her employers so much that she was hired for a full-time position shortly thereafter.

Of working at Make-A-Wish, Katie said her favorite part of the job is helping

provide an integral element in a sick child's life: hope. She also serves as a volunteer on local wishes outside of her professional responsibilities. "As a person who has always believed in the power of dreaming big," said Katie, "the opportunity to provide these children, who are going through extraordinary circumstances, with a chance to make their dreams come true is incredibly rewarding."

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When asked about her most memorable wish, Katie thought back to a brother and sister from Athens, Ohio named Grant and Lauren, who have been diagnosed with a disease so rare that they are two of only 11 people in the world known to have it. The Ohio University Greek community, through its Greek Week activities, had already sponsored Grant's wish to visit Walt Disney World with his family. However, Lauren was still patiently waiting for her wish to meet the cast of High School Musical to be granted.

A few months after the family returned from Walt Disney World, Katie's office received the call that Lauren and her family were going to be flown to California for the premiere of High School Musical 2 and a private meet­and-greet party with the cast. Lauren had her picture taken with Zac Efron and the rest of the cast and got to walk the red carpet with them at the premiere. "In all of her pictures, she has the largest smile on her face. It is

hard not to feel good about knowing that I had a little to do with bringing that joy to her life."

Katie shared that her Sigma Kappa experience helped shape who she is today, not only personally, but in her career as well. While in college, Katie honed her event planning abilities while serving as Foundation chairman, organizing the chapter's annual golf classic fundraiser. She also says that simply being in a group with so many different personality types helped her learn teamwork and listening skills.

Katie Kelso far left, with memorable wish child Lauren, front, and other Make­Fonndarion staff.

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Katie continues to draw on her Sigma Kappa experiences in her personal and professional life.

Given how she chooses to spend her time, Katie is passionate about people getting out and volunteering their time and efforts to help others. Her advice for anyone looking to start volunteering is to "consider what your interests are and what you are passionate about. If you are interested in helping the earth or animals, look into your local Sierra Club or Humane Society for opportunities to give back. If you are looking for a way to get started, volunteermatch.org is a great source that will help you identify organizations in your area that match your interests." Katie plans to continue her involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for many years to come.

Recent Sigma Kappa alumnae are dedicating their time to

improving the lives of children across the United States

For most college seniors, post-graduation plans include getting a good job, maybe moving to a new city or state, possibly doing some traveling, and beginning their professional lives. Others decide to spend their time after college working to improve the world around them. Teach For America is one program that gives recent graduates the opportunity to make an immediate impact on future generations. Several Sigma Kappa sisters have chosen to become a part of Teach For America to help positively affect children in low-income areas.

While majoring in sociology at State University of New York at Geneseo, Meaghan Colligan, Theta Pi, spent many hours studying educational inequity in the United States and the

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subsequent issues which result, such as reduced earning potential and lack of voter participation. Meaghan had plans to attend law school after completing her undergraduate degree, and while researching law schools, she stumbled across Teach For America. The more Meaghan learned about the organization and its values, the more convinced she became that she should join their efforts. Of her decision, she shared, "I came to the conclusion that before I learn any more from books about the reality of educational equality ... I need to work in the trenches."

Teach For America is a corps of approximately 6,200 recent graduates who commit two years of their lives to teaching in low-income communities across the country. Corps

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members come from a wide variety of academic majors, but all are united in one goal: to advance the academic achievement of students in low-income communities.

Prior to classroom placement, a corps member spends approximately 30 hours in independent work and observation of experienced teachers. This time is followed by an intensive five-week training institute and regional orientation. The training institute consists of summer school classroom experience supplemented by seminars, practice sessions, and invaluable feedback from veteran teachers.

Brittany Langdon, Theta Rho, University of Kentucky, was on a completely different educational and career path when she became interested in Teach For America. While in college, she earned a dual degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. Brittany was motivated to join Teach For America because she "always held the belief that all children can accomplish great successes in life - regardless of where they come from. "

Brittany spent the summer training in Phoenix, Arizona and was placed in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she will be teaching seventh and eighth grade reading tllis fall. Of her time in Phoenix, Brittany stated, "While I was there, I taught freshman English, and the experiences I had with those children were amazing. I had kids who said that no one had ever told they

smart. I got to see the on their faces When one child

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Meaghan spent five weeks in a fifth grade summer school classroom in Atlanta, Georgia, in anticipation of her Fall 2008 placement as an elementary school teacher in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Each of the twelve students

ideas. Meaghan decided to read his poem during her speech. As she said goodbye, she thanked him for helping to make her speech a success. With tears in his eyes, he gave her a hug and said, "None of my other teachers ever

Meaghan Colligan with two of her students during her summer training program in Atlanta, Georgia.

in her class had failed both their math and reading standardized tests. Each week, Meaghan tracked the progress of her students in mastering a daily learning objective. All but one student, a thirteen-year-old boy named D'Angelo, who had spent three years in the fifth grade, showed improvement in test scores during the five-week summer school session.

On the final day of school, Meaghan asked to give a closing speech to

summer school students. One earlier, she had been reviewing

written by her students as part dass assignmmt. D'Angelo's

stood out from the rest, both beautiful wording and complex

thought I could do it." Although his test scores didn't improve during Meaghan's brief time with him, D'Angelo is a wonderful example of how a caring teacher can help uncover a child's talents and encourage him to reach his full potential.

Eight exemplary women will be taking to the road this fall as traveling field consultants. The alumnae who make up the 2008-2009 field consultant team will give the next year or two of their lives for the betterment of our chapters nationwide.

Collegiate and alumnae members will have the opportunity to work, communicate, share, enjoy, and most importantly, have fun with these amazing women. Sigma Kappa field consultants have the opportunity to work one-on-one with members of national council and serve as a liaison to both national volunteers and national headquarters.

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The women who will be working with the collegiate chapters are professional staff members. Their objective is to ensure the success of all our chapters. "I hope to bring a sense of empowerment," said consultant Tori Caracciolo. "I want the women I visit to feel like they can and do make a difference in the lives of their chapter sisters and in Sigma Kappa as a whole."

Field consultants can dedicate as many as two years traveling for Sigma Kappa. Second year consultant Sarah Place said, "I am excited to continue another year and see the significant impact my experiences from last year can have on the chapters I work with this year."

Originally known as "traveling secretaries," field consultants have been transcontinental travelers since 1938, packing their suitcases and laptop bags and boarding planes, trains, and automobiles to continue to educate collegians everywhere. The Sigma Kappa field consultant program is partially supported through a grant from the Sigma Kappa Foundation. The dollars that undergraduates and alumnae give to the Foundation can be directly linked to helping the organization grow stronger.

These eight young women began their field consultant experience in Indian Wells, California, at the 83rd National Convention. This once in a lifetime opportunity allowed the women to teach and to learn, to face unique challenges that will assist them later in their careers, and to develop friendships with sisters throughout the country.

The field consultant program provides support to our collegiate chapters in a number of ways. The consultants offer training to undergraduate women in chapter operations and leadership, development and programming, recruitment, financial management, public relations, and ritual.

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The journey for these women began nearly four months prior to convention with an extensive interview weekend at national headquarters in late February. Following convention, they returned to national headquarters in July for two weeks of in-depth training to prepare them for life as a field consultant. Consultant Shannon Kelly said, "I am excited to see Sigma Kappa chapters in different parts of the country and to see how similar we all are despite our geographical distances." The women hit the road to visit collegiate chapters in early August.

Sigma Kappa field consultants serve as teachers, cheerleaders, confidants, managers, and of course, friends. They will be welcomed with open arms by women whom they have never met and will leave with lifelong friendships and treasured memories. The eight women that make up the 2008-2009 traveling consultant team are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, friendly, and eager to make a difference in the lives of each and every Sigma Kappa sister.

experiences interest you? Do you have some or all

of these qualities and want to strengthen your skills? If so, you

could become the next field consultant from your chapter. For more information

regarding the field consultant program or to obtain application materials,

please contact )enna Martin, collegiate services manager, at

jmartin@sigmakappa.org, or visit the application link in the October edition

of Sigma Kappa Savvy to apply for the FC program.

Applications are due January 15, 2009.

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giving back.

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((\\pportunities: see new places \Wand regions of our country.

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Tori Caraa:iolo Beta Theta, Marietta College Major: Political Science Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ tcaracciolo@sigmakappa.org

Kimberly Cote Kilppa Zeta, Elon University Major: Corporate

Communication, Business Administration

Hometown: Vicksburg, MS kcote@sigmakappa.org

Megan Crain Delta Upsilon , Missouri State

University Major: Public Relations Hometown: St. Louis, MO mcrain@sigmakappa.org

Shannon Kelly Kilppa Eta, Texas Christian

University Major: Advertising! Public

Relations Hometown: New Orleans, lA skelly@sigmakappa.org

Mattye LaSuer Theta Phi, University of

Tennessee at Chattanooga Major: Communication Hometown: Kingston, TN mlasuer@si akappa.org'

Katie McGinn Beta Nu, Bradley University Major: English Hometown: Crystal Lake, ll kmcginn@sigmakappa.org

Sarah Place 2nd year consultant Kilppa Lambda, North Georgia

College and State University Major: Political Science Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA splace@sigmakappa.org

Melanie Stone Beta Epsilon, Louisiana Tech

University Major: Speech Communication Hometown: Ruston, lA mstone@sigmakappa.org

George Washington University Z Kimberly Angus Washington, D.C. - Zeta Chapter held a senior citizen prom. The chapter won the Greek Week skit night. Six members were on the Dean's List, and the chapter's gpa was higher than the all-sorority gpa.

Illinois Wesleyan University H Stacey Peek Bloomington, IL - Chapter members have participated in several Panhellenic activities, including So You're Greek, Now What?, a woman's health conference, and a speaker on the consequences of drinking and driving. Eta Chapter was the top team in raising funds for the Bloomington/ Normal Memory Walk.

University of Illinois 8 Abby ptak Champaign, IL - Theta Chapter donated 'vinter wear to the Maine Sea Coast Mission. Sisterhood events have included movie nights and making cards for Sigma Kappa sisters at Gamma Zeta . Chapter, Northern Illinois University. Chelsey Phelps is participating in the Miss Illinois pageant. The chapter sends flowers to an advisor each week in appreciation of their help to the chapter.

University of California/ Berkeley A Brandy DeOrnellas Berkeley, CA - Informal recruitment ended ~vith a fun and successful Around the World themed dinner. A sisterhood retreat was held in San Francisco which included laser tag and a kickboxing class. Kay lee Pollitt received the Committed Volunteer Award from the American Red Cross.

University ofWashington M Chelsea Chapman Seattle, WA - A faculty banquet was held in honor of UW professors and staff at the chapter house. The King of the Castle competition raised $1 ,500 for the Sigma Kappa Foundation and

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included 17 fraternities competing for the honor. Local alumnae joined chapter members for two street cleaning events held on Greeklake A venue. Members also participated in a Greek Wide clean up to improve the appearance of the Greek community.

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Lawrence, KS - A sisterhood event was incorporated into Valentine's Day acti,~ties, and cookies were made and decorated and taken to the retirement home. Twelve members earned a 4.0 this spring. For the third year in a row, Xi was named best sorority on campus. Xi also received the Greek study-a­thon award for the second consecutive semester.

Oregon State University Y Corvallis, OR - Continuous open bidding events included a Jeopardy night, a Vegas-themed casino night, and a formal dinner. Nine new members joined the chapter. Chapter members participated in several fi·aternities' philanthropy events by baking cookies, dressing in Oregon State gear, attending fundraising dinners , and taking part in rodeo acti,~ties .

University ofTennessee M Morgan Denison KnoX\~ lie, TN - Chapter members participated in Water Wars, a philantlu·opy event hosted by Alpha Gamma Rho. Chapter members also participated in Dance Marathon which supports the East Tennessee Children's Hospital. The chapter welcomed 14 new members in the spring recruitment class.

University of Louisville A8 Anna Smalling Louisville, KY - A sisterhood pajama sleepover was held which included watching old Fryberger videos. Alpha Theta also supported members who participated in the Polar Bear Plunge. The chapter house re-opening was a success this spring, and many alumnae came to express their support for the chapter.

Jennifer Grasso, Jacqueline Minahan and Emma Belli, members of Delta, Boston University, at semi-formal.

Theta, University of Illinois, members Sarah Baunach and Bianca Reggi await their new members on bid day.

Members of Mu, University of Washington, smile for a photo at formal.

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Alpha Epsilon. Iowa state University, members looking lovely in their black dresses.

Members of Alpha Mu, University of Michigan. take a break from ice skating to pose for a picture.

Alpha Theta. University of Louisville, members at the re-opening of the newly remodeled chapter house.

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BN Jennifer Ferlito Kaitlin Kirk East Lansing, Ml - Alpha Tau members attended a Panhellenic sponsored peaker who spoke about body image

and eating disorders. Several members participated in Anchor Slam, hosted by Delta Gamma sorority. Alpha Tau has had the highest gpa of all Greek groups for the last four semesters.

Georgetown College AX Sara Boyd Georgetown, KY - Alpha Chi has the highest gpa on campus among Greek organizations; ten members had a 4.0 last semester, and Lindsey Allen , Chelsea Northrip, and Kyla Tolliver maintain a cumulative 4.0 gpa. Lynnesy Rowland is Georgetown's Belle of the Blue Scholarship Program Chairman. The chapter held a sisterhood movie night and a dinner honoring local firefighters .

University of Maryland BZ VickyTsai College Park, MD - The chapter held Waffie Late Nights and hosted the Big Chill to raise money for Alzheimer's disease research. Beta Zeta had a successful spring recruitment, reaching quota 'vith 28 new members. Sara Hall was elected vice president of finance for Panhellenic Association.

Marietta College Be Rachel Cabin Marietta, OH - Seven new members joined the chapter. Members pitched tents and played games around a campfire at an overnight campout at a member's home. Members also donated jeans through a Panhellenic Council clothing drive. Twenty-two members made the Dean's list, \vith 13 receiving high honors.

Culver-Stockton College BM Jessica Bunch Canton, MO - Five new members joined the chapter this emester. Philanthropy events have included participation in the American Red Cro All Greek Blood Drive, and working on a campus clean up for the Inherit the Earth project.

Peoria, IL - Thirty-three members were on the Dean's list, and eleven members earned a 4.0 gpa. Members continue to visit at a local nursing home on a weekly basis. Heather Rutherford was named Panhellenic president, and Amanda Schaefer, Courtney Mocny, and Jade Peter were also named to positions on Panhellenic Council.

University of Memphis B3 Jennifer Ingram Memphis, TN - Beta Xi hosted a chili cook off to raise funds for the Sigma Kappa Foundation, and collected items for the Maine Sea Coast Mission. Beta Xi placed second in gpa rankings on campus.

Purdue University BL Christina Ripley West Lafayette, IN - Beta Sigma held its annual crush dance at Ross Ade Stadium. Members played a modified version ofThe Newlywed Game to see how well they knew each other. Philanthropy events included selling lollipops and Valentines on campus to support Alzheimer's disease research and participating in Big Man on Campus to support breast cancer research.

Ohio University BY Carl steiner Athens, OH - A Senior Prom was held for the residents of a local retirement community. Beta Upsilon members recognized their favorite professors by assembling and delivering care packages to them. ine new members joined the chapter this pring.

Western Michigan University rB Ashley Piper Kalamawo, Ml - Bethany Laskowski was named 2008 Panhellenic president. Members were active in many philanthropy events, including Heart Walk, sponsored by Alpha Phi, and now Bowl, sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha. Sisterhood events have included movie nights, ice skating, and a leepover.

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Indiana State University IT Whitney Dickson Terre Haute, IN - Cindy Nichols has been named editor-in-chief of the Grads Magazine. Gamma Gamma doubled last year's amount of money raised from lollipop sales, and also participated in other Greek groups' philanthropy events and social functions.

Thiel College Nicole Zovack Greenville, PA - Ice skating was the bid day event after spring recruitment. Members serenaded the Alzheimer's disease patients at a local nursing home for Valentine's Day, and also had a fundrai ser at a local Pizza Hut. A dorm storm penny drive is held one Monday a month to raise money for Alzheimer's disease research.

Northern Illinois University fZ Elyse Parks DeKalb, IL - Ganuna Zeta members would like to thank our Sigma Kappa sisters for all their support during the tragedy which took place on campus. We were reached out to by the entire Greek system with cards, flowers , and support on behalf of the two members injured during the episode. Both sisters .are now recovering and the chapter is anxiously awaiting their return to school in the fall. All members of the Ganuna Zeta Chapter extend our gratitude and are deeply thankful for all the thoughts and prayers.

Ball State University fH Rachael Baker Muncie, IN - Gamma Eta had the second highest gpa of all sororities at Ball State. Fourteen members made the Dean's Ust last semester. Informal recruitment themes were an ice cream night, a game night, and a bowling night. Nine new members joined the chapter.

California State University I Long Beach f8 Rachel Wilson Long Beach, CA - Ten women joined the chapter this spring. The sisterhood retreat was a camp out which included barbecuing hot dogs, making s'mores, and pitclung t nts. The 1970s was the roller skating party theme.

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East Tennessee State University fA Chelsey Johnson Johnson City, TN - Members continued to return to Pine Oaks Assisted Uving Community and participated in Spirit Gala at the local children's hospital. The chapter took first place in the Up 'til Dawn competition by raising the most money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Eastern Illinois University rM Taryn Wegener Charleston, IL - Gamma Mu hosted Sandblast, a sand volleyball competition among fraternities, to raise money for Sigma Kappa philanthropy projects. Gamma Mu won Sigma Chi 's Derby Days and Sigma Phi Epsilon's Grand Slam.

Midwestern State University IT Vanessa Vick Wichita Falls, TX - The first sisterhood pancake dinner was held. Members have also pledged to attend one MSU athletic game per week, dressed in matching tee shirts. Many members made posters to support the different teams at Midwestern State.

North Carolina State University f<I> Sarah stewart Raleigh, NC - Several members participated in the Krispy Kreme Challenge to benefit North Carolina Children's Hospital. The chapter held an appreciation tea honoring Earlyn Sams Lawrence, Gamma Lambda, East Tennessee State University, who has been a Gamma Phi chapter advisor for thi1ty years. Lauren McNeil was the first recipient of the Earlyn Lawrence Award, given to a senior who has had outstanding involvement in the chapter.

Tennessee Wesleyan College PI' Raven Holt Athens, TN - The Mad Hatter's Tea Party was the continuous open bidding theme. Si terhood events included a retreat at a lake house and a bowling party. Members made Valentine 's Day candy bags and decorated Easter eggs for the local nursing home.

Beta Sigma, Purdue University, members smile after receiving their new members on bid day.

Members of Beta Tau, University of Florida, pause for a photo during a sisterhood activity,

Gamma Alpha, University of Northern Colorado, members proudly show off their new pillows.

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Members of Gamma Delta, Thiel College, smile for a picture.

Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University, members Amy Zavala, Becca Nelson, Amy Hall, and Madison Prochaska with the huskie mascot.

Mallory Cheever. Carrie Ann Kennedy, Bridget Kennedy, Kris~ Bezy, Abra Bailey, and Kasie Johnson of Gamma Eta, Ball State University.

Wittenberg University fQ Jennifer Entsminger Springfield, OH - Sisterhood events this spring included laser tag, bowling, and a pizza supper. A quilt was made during recruitment and was taken to a local nursing home to display on their wall. The chapter raised its cumulative gpa last semester.

Eastern Michigan University M Kimberly Schrupp Ypsilanti, MI- Delta Alpha was the champion of the intramural football league. All members helped with the breast cancer walk, participated in a holiday sisterhood with another sorority, and held an end of the semester breakfast. Delta Alphas joined other Greeks on can1pus for the Moonlight Mile fundraiser walk to raise money for the Playground Project.

Central Michigan University M Camin Meloche Mt. Pleasant, MI - Flower centerpieces were made and then donated to a local nursing home during recruitment. Delta Delta won first place in sorority intramural flag football . Delta Delta and Beta Theta Pi won first place in CMU's Homecoming Spirit Week competition . Caitlin Meloche was honored as best sorority president at the Greek Gala awards.

Longwood University LlN Jennifer Gaskins Farmville, VA- Several members volunteered at Special Olympics. Recent Panhellenic activities included singing \vith Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity at Britthaven Nursing Home, and celebrating Black History Month v.~th Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Lock Haven University M1 Megan Devine Lock Haven, PA - Recruitment ended successfully, and the chapter celebrated with a Bid Day dinner. Members took part in a food drive for the local women's shelter, and volunteered at a local nursing home. The si terhood retreat was a weekend in the Pocono Mountains \vith alunmae, which included skiing, hiking, and relaxing.

James Madison University LlP Amy Schlinger Harrisonburg, VA - Rosie Neugroschel is the Panhellenic president. Delta Rho won the three star chapter award as well as awards for outstanding campus relations and outstanding external relations at the Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards.

University of Central Arkansas dT Sydney Butler Conway, AR - Delta Tau members increased their cumulative gpa by 0. 3 last semester. Members participated in the Panhellenic fundraiser to support Big Brothers/Big Sisters, a chocoholic's fundraiser for the local Humane Society, and a Heart Ball sponsored by the local Chamber of Conm1erce. A brunch for returning alunmae was held as a new Homecoming event.

Missouri State University d Y Nicole Theobald Springfield, MO - Delta Upsilon won all of the Greek awards from the campus. The chapter won Panhellenic Council's academic challenges, attended several Panhellenic sponsored events, and participated in other Greek group's philanthropy competitions. The chapter tied for first place in scholarship standings among MSU's sororities.

University of Central Oklahoma L\X Jill Stinedurf Edmond, OK - Delta Chi received UCO's Panhellenic spirit plaque twice this spring, and with eight members earning a 4. 0 gpa, the chapter received the overall Greek top gpa award. Activities have included an overnight sisterhood, a Valentine's Day Dad 's Dinner, and an advisor dinner.

Radford University d '¥ Samantha Mann Radford, VA - Eighteen new members were welcomed to Delta Psi as a result of spring recruitment. The new members have the highest gpa of all orority new member classes, and the

chapter members earned the highest gpa overall for all Radford sororitie .

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University of New Orleans EB Jessica Ashley Quiroz New Orleans, LA - The philanthropy event this past quarter was giving Valentine cards and a talent show at a local assisted living center. Alumnae joined the chapter for the Stoplight mixer. Epsilon Beta won the home­coming competitions. Shannon Zorn was on the Homecoming Court.

Susquehanna University EA Sondra Zanetto Selinsgrove, P A - The Bid Day party at the chapter house was in celebra­tion of the 12 new members who joined the chapter. A Super Bowl party was held at a local nursing home and included a cheerleading performance. Beth Lawrence was a Landmark Conference Athlete of the Week in women's track and field.

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Bowling Green, KY - Spring recruitment included attending a men's basketball game, bowling, and playing games at the chapter house. Seventeen new members joined the chapter. The members held a lock-in at the Adventure Science Museum in Nashville. Chapter members participated in the Up 'til Dawn finale event with other organizations on campus.

California State University I Sacramento EA Stacie Albert Sacramento, CA - Epsilon Lambda members earned the second highest gpa among the sororities on campus last semester. Continuous open bidding events included a game night and a Valentine's Day card making night. The sisterhood retreat had a sports and fitness theme which included skits and karaoke.

California State University I Fullerton ET Felicia Morfin Fullerton, CA - Chapter members participated in the local

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Alzheimer 's Memory Walk and in three philanthropy Fridays, when members went to nursing homes and participated in activities with the residents. The chapter has the highest gpa on campus; 20 members earned a 4. 0 last semester.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute ancf State University EX Elizabeth Burgin Blacksburg, VA - Forty four new members joined the chapter as a result of formal recruitment. A date party was held this semester, and members also took part in Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash. Aynsley Renz and Vivian Bui were elected to Panhellenic Council 's Executive Board. Twenty-six women made the Dean's List.

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Jenny Mohler San Luis Obispo, CA - Epsilon Omega members took part in the Alzheimer 's Memory Walk, held a charity jeans sale, and visited with residents of Manse on Marsh retirement home. Sisterhood events included a pillow/paddle exchange and attending a Cal Poly men's basketball game.

Babson College zz Brlanna Pecor Wellesley, MA - Five new members joined the chapter as a result of informal recruitment. The sisterhood retreat was held at the home of a member. Members played games and made scrapbook pages. The chapter has the highest sorority gpa on campus.

Angelo State University ZK Patricia Sill San Angelo, TX-This past Founders' Day, the women of Zeta Kappa celebrated their thirtieth anniversary. The chapter was successful during Homecoming, winning the top prize, known as the Spirit Stick, over all campus-wide organizations. Other acti,~ties for this semester included the charm school sisterhood retreat and masquerade ball fo rmal.

Gamma Pi, Kentucky Wesleyan College, members show their love for one another.

Members of Delta Theta, Truman State University, with the Valentine's Day king and queen at Twin Pines nursing home.

Delta Nu members at the Longwood University involvement fair.

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Delta Tau. University of Central Arkansas. members dressed as ftight attendants during spring recruitment.

Members of Epsilon Epsilon. University of Georgia. pose for a picture before a date party.

Zeta Phi. Rutgers. the State University of New Jersey, members take time out at Alzheime~s Memory Walk for a photo.

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University of California/ San Diego ZM Jane Griffin La jolla, CA - Valentine's Day cards and corsages were given to the ladies at a local senior citizens' home. The members participated in many Greek philanthropy events including the Katwalk Fashion Show, a date auction, a denim sale, a speed read competition, and a film festival. The chapter won 2nd place for chapter achievement at the awards, and also won 3rd place overall at Greek Week.

University ofTexas/ San Antonio ZN Amanda Salerno-O'Donnell San Antonio, TX - Building on the success of the flag football team last fall, the continuous open bidding theme was Make a Touchdown with Sigma Kappa Sorority! Zeta Nu had the highest Panhellenic gpa on campus last semester. Jessica Beemer was nominated for Miss UTSA.

University of Arizona W Tonya Baldwin Tucson, AZ - The most recent sisterhood event was a tee shirt tie­dying party while watching" Almost Famous." Members also participated in a cookie decorating event with the women of Gamma Phi Beta and had a Super bowl party with the men of Beta Theta Pi. Continuous open bidding events included taking potential members on coffee dates and inviting them to the chapter for dinner.

Colorado School of Mines Zil Kimberly Magers Golden, CO - Chapter members gave Valentine's Day cards to residents at a local Alzheimer's care facility. Zeta Pi held an eighties theme party complete with period clothing and a popular television show. Twenty-five percent of the chapter membership was on the Dean's List last fall.

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Nicole Winik Pomona, CA - Zeta Upsilon participated in Reagan's Run on

campus, held by the Alzheimer 's Association and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. The annual softball tolll'nament was held to raise funds for Alzheimer 's disease research. Thirty­folll' members earned a 3. 0 gpa or above for fall quarter.

Rutgers, the State University ofNew Jersey Z<l> Christa Lee New Brunswick, NJ - Zeta Phi held its 25th anniversary celebration with almnnae and collegiate members. Formal recruitment themes included Winter Wonderland, Valentine's Day (with red and pink decorations), and SNL (Sigma Night uve) . Zeta Phi received a school spirit award at the Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

University of Delaware 8~ Jillion Dolan Newark, DE - Formal recruitment was successful \vith 50 women in the new member class. For philanthropy day, everyone made leis to take to a luau party at a local nlll'sing home. Members had a pillow case party where all members dressed in pajamas and created their own Sigma Kappa pillow cases. Fall semester's cw11Wative gpa was above the all-University gpa. Fifty-five members made the Dean's List.

University of California/ Riverside E>E Julianne Goble Riverside, CA - The chapter placed second in both Olympia Pyramid and Olympia Week ~~th OW' Delta Tau Delta partners. Folll' new members joined the chapter. Theta Epsilon placed first in scholarship for Panhellenic groups for fall quarter.

University of Virginia 8Z Amanda Uvingstone Charlottesville, VA - Chapter members held a progressive dinner for the new members. Bid Day activities included serenades by the University's a cappella groups, bowling, a movie night, and playing board gan1es. Alunmae invited new members to a dessert party. Theta Zeta members participated in Dance Marathon and supported various alternative spring break trips.

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University of Nevada/ LasVegas eH Jacqueline Caldwell Las Vegas, NV - The first sisterhood event this spring was an ice cream sundae social. A senior prom was held at a local senior citizens home. Alumnae participated with chapter members at the alumnae social. The focus was on building leadership skills .

Albright College ee Tamra Smeltz Reading, PA - Each chapter member volunteers monthly at the Highlands Retirement Home to make crafts or play bingo with the residents of the Alzheimer's disease unit. Sisterhood events this spring included a slumber party and a show and tell event. Members have also attended various sporting events to support our peers and show pride in Albright College.

State University of NewYork/Fredonia ei Melissa Eberle Fredonia, NY - Five new members joined the chapter as a result of informal recruitment. Chapter members continue to visit the WCA home to play bingo with the residents. Fourteen members were on the Dean's List last semester.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology eA Brittany Russo Cambridge, MA - Recruitment themes included Go Greek!, Sigmas South of the Border, and SK and Co. The chapter's 18th annual Late Night talent show raised $2,750 for Alzheimer's disease research. Social events included Novemberfest, a live band and the University's a cappella group, and Sigma Kosmopolitan, a dessert party.

The University of North Carolina/Charlotte eM Erin Hoskin Charlotte, NC- More than 30% of the membership attended the Greek Leadership Conference as well as participated in the Homecoming parade. Member volunteered at the Urban Ministries Crisis Center io Charlotte, and painted pots with the residents at the Haven community for Alzheimer's disease.

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State University of NewYork/Geneseo en Katie Heishman Geneseo, NY - Aloha Sigma Kappa was the recruitment theme. Nine new members joined the chapter. Several members attended the Greater Rochester Fraternal Leadership Summit. Activities at a local assisted living community have included game nights and nail painting.

Kansas State University eT Katie Jarvis Manhattan, KS - Theta Tau members enjoyed a tacky sweater party last fall as a sisterhood event. For Valentine 's Day the members held an Orange Crush party . Alumnae joined chapter members for a University women's basketball game and lunch.

Bowling Green State University eY Amanda Gilles Bowling Green, OH - Recruitment themes included a casino night, drive­in movie, black tie affair, and a luau. Theta Upsilon members won the most spirit and participation awards at a fraternity's Rock-a-Thon philanthropy. Greek awards were held, and the chapter took awards in scholarship and recruitment, and a bronze star for overall chapter success.

University ofT ennessee I Chattanooga 8<1> Amanda Wagner Chattanooga, TN- The chapter welcomed 44 new members . Theta Phi won best sorority at the 2008 Greek Show for their Harry Potter themed perfom1ance. Theta Phi and Tau Kappa Epsilon members held a senior prom for the residents of the Alexian Brothers Alzheimer's Residence. Rielly Lewis was selected Panhellenic president for the second year.

West Virginia University eX Jordan Kennedy Morgantown, WV - ine member joined the chapter as a result of informal spring recruitment. Members enjoyed a spa day and movie night as sisterhood events. Chapter members have participated

Theta Zeta, University of Virginia, seniors on pref night of recruitment.

Theta Rho, University of Kentucky, members Undsay Wilson, Chelsea Darnell, and Shelby Stinson show off their Sigma Kappa craft made at DanceBiue.

Theta Tau, Kansas State University, members show their school pride at a sporting event.

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Kappa Alpha, Northwest Missouri State University, new members on initiation day.

Kappa Beta, Grand Valley State University, members Kathleen Howard and Rachel Curto pose for a picture at Violet Ball.

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in several fraternity philanthropy events , and placed either first or second in all the competitions. Anne Poindexter was selected to participate in television's "Jeopardy."

Pennsylvania State University e'¥ Dana Patterson University Park, PA - The chapter has nine fabulous new members as a result of spring recruitment. Theta Psi members participated in the 2008 Dance Marathon to help support children with cancer. The chapter paired with the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon and raised over $100,000.

Northwest Missouri State University KA Brittany Shaw Maryville, MO - Continuous open bidding themes included game night, Mardi Gras night, and an ice cream social . Nine new members joined the chapter. Disney movies were the genre for sisterhood movie night . Snacks and punch were taken to a local nursing home to help celebrate Valentine's Day. A Famous Couples exchange mixer was held.

Texas Christian University KH Amy Johnson Fort Worth, TX - Dinners, an open house, and a Bid Day bowling event were the activities for spring recruitment. A sisterhood retreat was held at the house, with spa activities of manicures, massages, and faci als included with the sisterhood bonding. Alumnae were invited to the chapter's Valentine's Day party.

University of Pennsylvania KI Becky Friedman Philadelphia, PA - Members participate in weekly yoga sessions at the chapter house, and also held a retreat earlier in the semester. The chapter sponsored a Sirens Boutique sample sale, with I 0% of the proceeds going to Alzheimer 's disease research.

Duquesne University KM Lindsay Motta Pittsburgh, PA - Kappa Mu took quota during formal recruitment. An ice cream social sisterhood event was held for everyone to get to know each other better. Members continue to visit residents at a local nursing home.

Grand Valley State University KB Marquette University KN Linden Mault Danika Mcleod Allendale, Ml - Currently members' academic efforts are being rewarded with "Mary Low Money" that can be used at a silent auction scheduled for the end of the semester. Members went snow tubing with local fraternity members. The Violet Ball was held at the Children's Museum. jacki Jenkins was elected president of Panhellenic Council.

Elon University KZ Abby Remeln Elan, NC - Kappa Zeta began a new recycling campaign throughout Elan 's campus, Go Green with SK! Thirty­nine new members joined the chapter. Jen DiVenuti was chosen by Elan 's Greek Life to be Assistant Director of Panhellenic and Maria Wycka was elected Executive Secretary for SGA.

Milwaukee, WI - Philanthropy events included "Maine Sea-squeeze Week" (which included a food / supplies drive the week ofValentine's Day), making greeting cards for a local nursing home, and selling baked goods. Kappa Nu held an exchange party with Sigma Chi fraternity.

University of Nevada/ Reno KE Allison Bartlett Reno, NV - Chapter President Sara Miller received the President of the Year award at the All Greek Ball awards ceremony. Twenty-two new members joined the chapter as a result of spring recruitment. Kappa Xi now has a chapter house that is going to undergo some remodeling before members can move in .

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We LOVE the '90s A de~ade of Delta Nu alumnae reconnect to relive memories, look to the future

Alumnae and collegians of Delta Nu, Longwood University, gathered for a photo at the Decade of the '90s reunion.

In April 2008, Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, held a "Decade of the 90's Reunion." The event was sponsored by the University and invited all alumni who graduated in that decade back to Farmville for the weekend. 1\vo Delta Nu alumnae, Emily Carter Mathias and Joanna Mahoney Smith, decided to make the event a Sigma Kappa reunion as well. They collected e-mails for as many Delta Nu sisters as they could possibly find,

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mostly from new member classes in the early 1990s. Joanna then sent an electronic invitation to the group six months in advance so they would have plenty of time to make arrangements. Everyone could view the invitation, see RSVPs, and get excited about the event. That is how thirteen Sigma Kappa alumnae, along with their families, found themselves together for a special weekend at Longwood.

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Alumnae of Delta Nu enjoyed seeing fellow sisters from the 1990s.

The University hosted several events for the alumnae, including a Greek open house. When the women walked into the familiar chapter room of the Sigma Kappa house, they were greeted with a warm welcome by the active Delta Nu sisters.

The Delta Nu collegians came out in full force for the event, providing snacks and setting out old scrapbooks for the alumnae to peruse while laughing and sharing stories from their college days.

The Delta Nu alumnae loved finding their pictures in old composites and watching home videos the collegians had found in the storage room. Because the videos were not dated, the collegians had been playing them at alumnae events, always

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• Dolly the Sheep • Intel's Pentium Processor • World Wide Web • The "Zack Morris" phone • Instant messaging & Buddy Lists • Pokemon • Grunge trend • Vanilla Ice, Spice Girls, Backstreet

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hoping someone would know more about them. As it happened, Judi Weiler-Laboy, a 1991 initiate in attendance, had filmed the videos. They contained footage of the 1990s alumnae receiving gifts after initiation and participating in a campus-wide lip synch competition.

The collegiate members of Delta Nu enjoyed seeing the faces from the video, now 15 years older with husbands and children! The alumnae chuckled at the video, especially the dated hairstyles and fashions. At the end of the event, the chapter held a sisterhood candlelight ceremony.

The collegians encouraged all the alumnae to come back and visit any time. Everyone had a wonderful experience seeing the familiar sights of the University and getting to know their newest sisters. The alumnae hope to continue meeting every few years, either at Longwood or at a different location in Virginia.

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CALIFORNIA San Fernando Valley Valerie L. Vidaure, ZeUJ Epsilon

The year was filled with many fun and

exciting activities ranging from a Sunday

brunch, to a tapas dinner, to a tea at a

British pub. Members joined the Los

Angeles Alwnnae Chapter to volunteer

at the Los Angeles food bank. Pumpkins

were decorated and donated to a local

retirement center. This year the annual

holiday party was combined with a

quilting project that provides quilts

to wounded war veterans. Sununer

activities included antique shopping and

a concert at the Hollywood Bowl.

San Jose/Bay Area Aimee Nicklin Reyes, DelUJ lora

The year started \vith a salad potluck,

where members talked about their

sununers and made plans for the

upcoming year. Founders' Day was

celebrated at Lisa's Tea Treasures. The

event included a candlelight tribute

and delicious tea and snacks. Members

hosted Kappa Delta sorority alwnnae

'vith an annual bunko game and potluck.

An annual family picnic was held in the

sununer.

South Bay Diane Allen Craig, TheUJ Epsilon

The chapter supported Gamma Theta,

California State University, Long

Beach, during recruitment. Members

volunteered at Barnes & Noble to

wrap books, \vith donation going to

the Sigma Kappa Foundation. The

chapter planned a weekend train ride

to Santa Barbara to attend the Sununer

Solstice Festival. Members mourned

the passing of a dear friend and founding

sister, Carole Friend Roberts , Alpha

Omicron, University of California, Los

Angeles.

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Ventura County Jennifer M . Clark, ZeUJ Epsilon

Activities included the annual

membership drive, the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk, celebrating at the

annual Southern California Founders'

Day, a wine tasting social, and a winter

welcome event at a French tea room.

Members joined the San Fernando

Valley Alwnnae Chapter for a quilting

event benefitting veterans. For more

information, contact Cathy Canchola­

Pantess at cpantess@hotmail.com.

West Orange County Carmen Bowman Smith, Gamma Theta

Highlights included participation in the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk, Founders'

Day, the holiday party, massage

night, two theater events, and visits

to Alzheimer 's disease care facilities.

Alwnnae continue working with

Epsilon Tau, California State University,

Fullerton . Cathi Firor Douglas,

Epsilon Tau, California State University,

Fullerton, \vas named outstanding

alwnna of the year by the CSUF Greek

community. Interested women should

contact Charlene Tichy Melrose,

jmcfinelrose@msn.com .

EUROPE European Kelly Gordon Downing, Gamma Tau

Sisters gathered in the busy city of

London to catch a West End musical ,

"Avenue Q." A fun weekend trip to

Siltayla, Finland , 'vas happily hosted by

Kelli Smith-Orrela, Theca Nu, Baylor

University. Members toured the streets

of area ,~Uages, including a short ferry

ride to see Suomenlinna Island. The

chapter convened for an annual meeting

and Founders' Day in Paris, France.

Liz Burke , Thera lora, State University

of ew York, Fredonia, organized a

knitting event to benefit the Maine Sea

Coast Mission.

San Jose/Bay Area Alumnae Chapter members enjoyed the annual bunko party.

West Orange County Alumnae Chapter members at the fall kick-off meeting.

European Alumnae Chapter members gathered in Paris for the~ annual meeting.

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Jacksonville Alumnae Chaper members enjoyed dinner at PF Chang's.

Orlando Alumnae Chapter members at the holiday party.

Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter members cooked dinner together and raised funds for members participating in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

Alumnae FLORIDA Jacksonville Margaret Crabb Lentz, Theta Xi

The chapter began a new alum chums

program with Beta Tau, University

of Florida. Several members are

paired with new initiates, sending care

packages and corresponding in order to

welcome them to Sigma Kappa and to

encourage them in their college careers.

Chapter events include dining out and

family picnics. For the second year,

members collected and donated to local

charities at each of their gatherings.

Orlando Susan Ferrie Cliett , Omeaa

Activities included raising money for

and walking in the Alzheimer 's Memory

Walk, the annual holiday party, new

members' luncheon, calendar planning,

playing bingo at the VA nursing home,

and happy hours. Members supported

formal recruitment at Beta Tau,

University of Florida. Many members

serve in national positions for Sigma

Kappa. For contact information and

upcoming events, go to http://www.

geocities.com/ orlandosigmakappa/

index.html.

Southwest Florida Molly Householder Phennicie, Alpha Siama

Members put together baskets

of toiletries for patients at a local

Alzheimer's disease care facility, donated

books to a migrant tutoring program,

and gathered together a box of treats and

activities for the women oiTheta Alpha,

Appalachian State University, to enjoy

during finals week. Founders' Day was

celebrated 'vith the Sarasota Alumnae

Chapter in Fort Myers. The chapter

enjoyed a performance of" Anything

Goes" at a local dinner theater.

ILLINOIS Chicago South Suburban Kristine M. Condon, Eta

Members made greeting cards for

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to send to the troops. The annual

"Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It

Auction" raised money for national and

local philanthropies, and the chapter

continued a corporate sponsorship of

the American Cancer Society's Relay for

Life event. A book review, a ladies' night

out for dinner, shamrock bingo, and

spring flower planting at a local nursing

home rounded out the year.

Chicago West Towns Kelly Ashton-Hand, Alpha Iota

The chapter held its annual holiday

party and members brought hats,

ntittens, and scarves to donate to the

Maine Sea Coast Mission. A day of

relaxation was enjoyed by members

who were able to test and purchase

spa products , 'vith a portion of the

proceeds going to Alzheimer's disease

research. Other acti,~ties included

bowling and a gathering at a local wine

shop to learn about 'vine.

INDIANA Indianapolis Jamie Highman Kelly, Beta Upsilon

Activities this year included

celebrating Founders' Day at the

Ruby Pear, watching a baseball game

at Victory Field , painting pottery with

Gamma Eta, Ball State University,

and enjoying monthly dinners .

Chapter members raised funds for the

Alzheimer's Association by working

the concession stand at Connor

Prairie. The chapter also held a giving

dinner where members cooked

dinner together and donated $300 to

support local alumnae participating in

the Alzheimer 's Memory Walk .

Lafayette Lori J. Bauerle, Beta Siama

The chapter has planned monthly

gatherings to continue to build a

great relationship 'vith the members

of Beta Sigma, Purdue University.

Events include dinner out, pitch-ins

at alumnae members' homes and

participating in the annual Alzheimer's

Memory Walk in the fa ll.

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KENTUCKY Bluegrass Erica Dennis Varo, Alpha Chi

The chapter had a busy year re­

forming and getting to know new

sisters! Highlights included a fall

kick-off brunch, an everung at the

Mad Potter, celebrating Founders'

Day with local collegiate chapters,

and meeting for dinner before

attending the Alpha Chi, Georgetown

College, annual Christmas candlelight

celebration. Contact Er ica Dennis

Varo at erica .dennis@insightbb.com

for information.

MISSOURI Spirit of St. Louis Brandy N. Gant, Kappa Theca

Members participated in the

Alzheimer 's Memory Walk at Tower

Grove Park and the Casey Ann

Hohman memorial trivia night . One

of the highlights of the year was the

annual Founders' Day and initiation

celebration with Kappa Theta , Saint

Louis University, where two fifty-year

members and the fall new members

were honored . Members participated

in a holiday gift wrapping fundraiser

at Borders bookstore, helping the

chapter make an a.nnual contribution

to the Sigma Kappa Foundation.

NEW JERSEY Trenton /Delaware Valley Sally Shaffer Friend , Gamma Epsilon

Highlights included celebrating

Founders' Day 'vith other New Jersey sisters, a Tasteful ly Simple home

party and a holiday party and cookie

exchange. Members also enjoyed a

poker night , dinner at the Melting

Pot, a baseball game at Trenton

Thunder, and a weekend at the ew

Jersey shore. For information, e-mail

groverfriend@ msn.com.

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NEW YORK New York City Laurie A. O'Rourke, Beta Eta

Members had the privilege of

marking the 1 OOth anniversary of

the New York City Alumnae Chapter

with a celebration at the famed

Rainbow Room . Other outings

included traditional NYC activities,

such as Mets and Yankees games, and

concerts and movies in the park.

Members enjoyed the annual slumber

party at a luxurious hotel, where

items were collected for the Maine

Sea Coast Mission.

NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh Virginia Wood Aycock, Theta Alpha

The chapter had a successful

wine tasting event for member

recruitment. Other activities

included participation in a local

Alzheimer's Memory Walk, dinner

and movie night, monthly book

clubs, and a dinner for the executive

council of Gamma Phi, North

Carolina State University. View

the chapter's calendar of events at

http : I I sigkapraleighalums. blogspot.

com or contact June Boda, jboda@

nc.rr.com .

OHIO Cleveland West Shore Lynn Veber Hamister, Beta Upsilon

This year 's highlights included the

kick-off meeting atTeamZ sports bar,

celebrating Founders ' Day with the

Akron/ Canton Alumnae Chapter, and

the holiday lvine and appetizer party.

Other activities included an everung

at the race , girls' night out dinners,

and \vine tasting at a local 'vinery.

For more information, contact Lynn Veber Hamister at lhantister@

zarembagroup.com.

Members of the Bluegrass Alumnae Chapter Becca Carter-Werum, Gamma Pi, Emily Camp. Theta Rho, and Erica Dennis Varo, Alpha Chi.

Spirit of st. Louis Alumnae Chapter members enjoyed Founders' Day.

Sierra Nevada Alumnae Chapter members at a luncheon meeting with collegians from Kappa Xi, University of Nevada, Reno.

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New York Ci1y Alumnae Chapter members enjoyed a holiday tea at the Four Seasons.

Members of the Tri-Cities Alumnae Chapter enjoyed spending time together at the Gamma Lambda. East Tennessee state Universi1y. Turt1edove brunch and awards ceremony.

San Antonio Alumnae Chapter members decorated pumpkins for a senior residence.

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Alumnae Toledo Kendra Niswander Spears, Epsilon Eta

Activities included a post holiday

luncheon at Biaggi 's Italian restaurant

and making Valentine 's Day cards

that were delivered to a local

nursing facility. Members attended a

fundraising dinner for the Toledo Area

Alumnae Panhellenic. Graduating

seniors from Theta Upsilon, Bowling

Green State University, were invited to

the April death by chocolate meeting.

For information , please contact Gerry

Cottege at cottege@hotmail .com

PENNSYLVANIA Lehigh Valley Renee Druckenmiller Wetherhold , Gamma Omega

Members enjoyed an informative

tour of an herb farm , had a tea, and

played old fashion croquet at the home

of Cathy Barthelmes Grazow,

Zeta Rho, Lafayette College. Summer

activities included girls' nights out and

meeting for movies and ice cream .

Members made about 40 winter ditty bags "~th shampoos, lotions and creams

to give to the local women 's shelter.

Pittsburgh Janel K. Reedy, Theta Chi

Members attended the annual

Pittsburgh Alumnae Panhellenic

Association scholarship banquet .

Other activities included lunches,

happy hours, and the annual Founders'

Day dinner. Members also assisted

~th recruitment events and other

ceremonies at local collegiate chapters.

Contact Colleen A. Meise at

sigmakappapghdowntmvn@hotmail .com.

TENNESSEE Tri-Cities Kayte V. Deaton , Gamma Lambda

Tri-Cities Alumnae Chapter members

and Gamma Lambda, East Tennessee

State University, collegians and their

families met for the annual Turtledove

brunch. Also held during the year

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a monthly dinner outing with sisters

and fri ends, and continued fundraising

effor ts for Sigma Kappa philanthropies .

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TEXAS Dallas CeHa Sarchet, Kappa Eta

Members enjoyed attending the

I 0-year anniversary celebration for

Kappa Eta, Texas Christian University.

Members also participated in the

Collin County and Dallas Alzheimer 's

Memory Walk, hosted a southwestern

fiesta at Blue Mesa, celebrated the

holidays \vith a potluck and ornament

exchange, caught up on the trends 'vith

a personal shopper from Nordstrom ,

and enjoyed the annual bunco night.

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For t Worth Margaret North Wrucha, Epsilon Gamma

Activities included a cookout "~th

families , a Christmas ornan1ent

exchange, movie and bunko nights,

the annual unloved gift sale, a senior

recognition celebration and dinners.

Members made lap robes and May

baskets for residents of a local nursing

home and participated in the Alzhein1er 's

Memory Walk. Founders' Day was

shar~d ,vith the Dallas and Mid-Cities

Alunmae Chapters as well as Kappa Eta,

Texas Christian University.

San Antonio Patti Perry Massey, Gamma Ta u

Acti,~ties included an evening at

the movies, a social ,vi th the local

Panhellenic Association, decorating

pumpkins for a retirement community,

and Founders' Day "~th Zeta u,

University ofTexas, San Antonio.

Recipients of the chapter 's philanthropic

endeavors included the Alzheimer 's

Association of South Texas, St . Vincent

De Paul, a local senior residence, the

Sigma Kappa cholarship Endowment

at UTSA, the San Antonio Zoo, and the

Maine Sea Coast Mission .

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Epsilon, Syracuse University Ula Jones, April 2008 Audrey Ahner McClinchie, May 2007 Dorothy Bush Wertheimer, June 2008

Zeta, The George Washington University Dorothy Baines Bullough, February 2008

Theta, University of Illinois at Urbana­Champaign Dorothy Muirhead Fitchie, April 2008

Iota, University of Denver Joan Housman Barnes, May 2008

Lambda, University of California/Berkeley Helene Kirby Rohwer, April 2008 Florence White Runyan, June 2008 Sally Waldner Stan, June 2008

Mu, University of Washington Joanne Gibson Angell, January 2008 Tanya Bloom, February 2007 Mary Ransick Haugan, February 2008 Lucile Townsend Henderson, September 20o6 Miriam Dickey Kinsey, April 2000 Marion Clarke Schlamp, August 2007

Xi, University of Kansas VIrginia Abney Ebendorl, June 2008 Elizabeth Boyd Owczarzak, May 2007

Pi, Stanford University Martha Blackwelder Merk, January 1999

Tau, Indiana University Barbara Demlow Berndt, April 2008 Margaret Kriekhaus McLemore, December 2003 Jean Allen McQuigg, March 2008

Phi, University of Rhode Island Martha Jacob Malenfant, April 2008 Janice Whipple Monsarrat, January 1999

Alpha Beta, University of Buffalo Esther Kratzer Everett, October 20o6 Joyce Jones Priebe, January 20o6

Alpha Delta, University of Tennessee Barbara Easterly Ganzert, May 2008

Alpha Epsilon, Iowa State University Marilyn Slauf Jensen, September 20o6 Shirley Gallaher Rechkemmer, December 2003 Jean Ripple Skar, June 2008 Ardis Ellenberger Wendell, June 2008

Alpha Zeta, Cornell University Hazel Bowdren Ritchey, June 1999

Alpha Eta, University of Minnesota Florence Nesbitt Preus, April 2008

Alpha Theta, University of Louisville Mona Jenkins Love, June 2008

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Kathleen Edinger Schell, April 2008

Alpha Kappa, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lois Panwitz Geisselman, April 2008 Jean Fenster Kinzie, March 2007 Esther Heyne Mockler, September 2007 JoAnne Baird Perkins, May 2008

Alpha Mu, University of Michigan Barbara Busch Endres, June 2008 Sally Glass Huyser, June 2008 Carol Wheeler Patterson, June 2008 Sandra Sawyer Wangbichler, March 2006

Alpha Nu, University of Montana Hazel Rice Hutchinson, April 2008

Alpha Xi, University of Iowa Eleanor Darnall Wallace, January 1997

Alpha Omicron, University of California, Los Angeles Margaret Duff Hansen, September 2005

Alpha Sigma, Westminster College Florence Menoher Gaskin, January 2008

Alpha Phi, University of Oregon Sharon Carr Sterni, April 2008

Alpha Psi, Duke University Marianna Lyon Meredith, March 2008

Beta Delta, University of Miami Audrey Hall Morris, June 2008

Beta Epsilon, Louisiana Tech University Janet Howard Ely, June 2008 Mary Ufe, February 2008 Vema Lowe Owens, February 2008

Beta Kappa, Colorado State University Carol Glanville Cassen, June 2007

Beta Mu, Culve~Stockton College Linda Matzer Grashoff, May 2001

Beta Nu, Bradley University Margaret Cook Johnson, March 2008 Lorraine Schneider, February 2008 Faye Hoobler Sherry, April 2008

Beta Sigma, Purdue University Mary Davis Herrick, February 2003

Beta Tau, University of Florida Ruth Durham West, April 2008

Beta Psi, San Diego State University Patricia Hutchison Brooks, March 2008 Mary Donnan Ingalls, April 2008 Joyce Hawley Jacobs, February 2008 Mildred Hudson Thompson, April 2008

Gamma Alpha, University of Northern Colorado Marilyn Friedman, May 2008 Patricia Enloe Hower, no date available

Gamma Gamma, Indiana State University Catherine Petersen Reed, May 2008

Gamma Delta, Thiel College Joan Rich Stough, February 2008

Gamma Zeta, Northern lliinois University Kathleen Riley Barmore, August 2007

Gamma Eta, Ball State University Rae Trainer Key, July 2007

Gamma Iota, Texas Tech University Rebecca Ford Beazley, March 2008 Rosa Riojas Cordell, May 2007 Anease Pritchett Dunn, February 2007 Kay Hintz Kirk, March 2008 Sylvia Hamlin Risch, July 2003 Rebecca Wilson, January 2005

Gamma Pi, Kentucky Wesleyan College Jamie Sosh, March 2008

Gamma Tau, Midwestern State University Ann Blakeney Furrh, October 2006

Gamma Psi, Tennessee Wesleyan College Muriel Shadow Mayfield, January 2007

Delta Theta, Truman State University Marybelle Ashby Woodward, May 2008

Delta Lambda, Wayne State University Delores Parnham littlefield, date not available

Delta Nu, Longwood University Patricia Finn Graves, December 2000

Delta Omicron, Fort Hays State University Jeri Kough Hughbanks, April 2008

Delta Chi, University of Central Oklahoma Judy Driver Godwin, October 2007

Epsilon Alpha, Leno~Rhyne College Deborah Norris Lambert, April 2008

Epsilon Delta, Susquehanna University Sherrie Breeden Busel, April 2008 Marjorie Mack Pearson, February 2008 Rebecca Yarnell Price, December 2007

Epsilon Kappa, Transylvania University Sheri Smith Smyth, April 2008

Epsilon Lambda, California State University, Sacramento Marcy Smith, February 2008

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that I did, and I \VAS GOING TO DO EVERYTHING I COULD to make

sure THAT happened. dt:Jrne~Jne had ~ ~ ~[!} (!!;Perience for me, and m~ commitment to Sigma Kappa means that I NEED TO

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