The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta - Summer 2013

Summer 2013

Made In America With Love

Meet the 2013-14 EducationalLeadership Consultants andLeadership Coaches

New Chapter Installed atBucknell University

Remembering Jane Henson

Our Top 50 Memoriesfrom Our 50th Convention

LetterNational President’s

Dear Sisters,What a summer! I’m still smiling about

the great times we had in San Francisco atour 50th Convention. From meeting newSisters at the Sisterhood Social to installingour 2013-2015 National Council, it was truly an amazing experience that left meenergized and ready to take on the nextbiennium. In fact, we’ve compiled our 50

favorite memories from our 50th Convention. You can check it out on page 11.

If you’ve never attended a National Convention, I encourage you todo so. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of pride for Alpha Xi Delta. It’s incredible to see the love, respect and friendship we all sharethrough our common bond as Sisters. Even if you aren’t sure you’llknow anyone or find your place, you’ll be surrounded by Sisters whoare ready to welcome you with open arms. With that being said, markyour calendars now for Convention 2015. We’ll be heading to Bostonfrom July 1 - 4, 2015 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. It can’t get muchbetter than celebrating Independence Day with Sisters and fireworksin one of our nation’s oldest cities!

This summer we also welcomed our new Educational LeadershipConsultants and Leadership Coaches to Fraternity Headquarters staff. These bold young women are gearing up for a busy fall as theyhit the road for a year of travel to our chapters. These women will bethe key to our success at the upcoming colonizations at SouthernIllinois University Edwardsville, the University of Nebraska Kearney,Michigan State University (all slated for fall 2013), AmericanUniversity (spring 2014) and Oklahoma State University (fall 2014).You can meet these leaders on page 26 and get to know a little bit about their personal connection to Alpha Xi Delta.

Speaking of leaders, I challenge you to think of how you caninspire and grow Alpha Xi Delta. We’re constantly looking for talented alumnae who are willing to serve as volunteers. Given our upcoming colonizations, we need your support now more than everbefore. If you’re interested in assisting with one of our newest chaptersand/or colonies, please contact our Member Services Department [email protected]. Whether you have only an hour to give or can commit to serving for a biennium, we need you. Alpha Xi Delta has given us an extraordinary opportunity torealize our potential. Let’s seize that opportunity! You never know who you’ll motivate, meet or encourage to become the next CEO,community leader, activist or even National President.

Loyally,

Sandi EdwardsNational President

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ContentsThe Quill of Alpha Xi Delta is published

three times per year in spring, summer andfall/winter by Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity.®

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Volume 110/Issue 2Copyright 2013 by Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity;

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Submission DeadlinesSpring issue – January 23

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Address/Name ChangesVisit www.alphaxidelta.org or mail changes to

8702 Founders Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268.

National Executive DirectorElysia Balster Gallivan, South Dakota ’93

Director of Communications and Marketing Lauren Blankenbaker Felts, Indiana ’03

Communications CoordinatorLauren Fisher, Indiana ‘08

National Council 2013-2015National President

Sandi Edwards, Kentucky ’75

National Vice PresidentsSuzanne Cantando, UNC Asheville ’92

Michele Herbst Evink, South Dakota State ’86Nancy Fehremann Gainer, Iowa State ’69

Micaela Isler, Texas ’91Fatima Johnson, UNC Asheville ’95

Nealy Patty Wheat, West Georgia ’97

The Mission of The Quill of Alpha Xi DeltaTo inform, inspire and challenge.

To sustain and nurture membership loyalty and interest.

To recognize individual, group and Fraternity accomplishments.

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

To be the permanent record for the Fraternity.

of Alpha Xi Delta

On the cover: When she can’t meet face to face, Erin Shill, Indiana ‘10, stays in touch with

Sisters online. Learn how Sisters use technology to stay connected, beginning on page 10.

In This Issue3 Letters to the Editor

4 New, Now, Next

5 National PanhellenicConference News

7 National Housing

29 Philanthropy News

32 Member News

37 Meet National Council

40 Be The Heart

41 Alumnae AssociationDirectory

43 Foundation News

44 From The Archives

47 Chapter Eternal

49 Living Our Symphony

Made in America With LoveCarolyn Rafaelian, Rhode Island ’86, has beenturning heads in the fashion world since launchingher jewelry company, Alex and Ani.

Our 50 Favorite Memories fromour 50th Convention!Sisters gathered in San Francisco, California,June 30 – July 3 to celebrate our Sisterhood.

Up, Up and Away We Go!Meet the 2013-14 Educational LeadershipConsultants and Leadership Coaches.

Meet Our Newest Chapter atBucknell UniversityThe Iota Tau Chapter was installed onApril 20, 2013.

45Remembering Jane HensonJane Nebel Henson, Maryland ’52, entersChapter Eternal.

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to the EditorLetters

A Sister Throws the Winning PassAs much as I enjoyedseeing my Syracuse Sisterthrowing a football pass at their Powder Bowl gamein the fall/winter issue of The Quill, I must humblyone-up this illustriousoccasion: On December 4,1948, I threw the touchdown pass that resulted in a 7-0 win for the sorority girls over the independents in our third annual Powder Bowl.

With Sisterly love, Susan Raddar, Indiana ’48

CORRECTIONI have enjoyed reading the spring issue of The Quill that I received today. There is one error that I noticed; that I feel should be corrected.On page 20, in the sidebar about Beta Eta Chapter, it states that “AlphaXi Deltas know this school to be Knox College (formerly known asLombard College) which is the home to the Fraternity’s Alpha Chapter.”

As a Sister from Alpha Xi Delta’s Alpha Chapter and KnoxCollege graduate, I would like you to know that both Lombardand Knox were separate colleges in the town, with Knox beingolder by 14 years - founded in 1837, prior to that of Lombard in1851. Lombard was the location of the founding of Alpha XiDelta, but during the Great Depression years, Lombard Collegewas closed. Students and student organizations were acceptedinto Knox College, including both Alpha Xi Delta and Pi Beta Phichapters that had been operating at Lombard. Alpha Chapter

remained active on the Knox campus until the early 1970s. KnoxCollege has a long and distinguished history, but at no time wasit ever known as Lombard College.

Please consider correcting this error in the history of Alpha Xi Deltaand Knox College. Thank You.

Gail Sims Smith, Knox ’68

Editor’s Note: Thank you, Gail, for bringing this to the Fraternity’sattention. We sincerely apologize for this error and recognize thatKnox College and Lombard College are two separate institutionsfounded in Galesburg, Illinois. According to Alpha Xi Delta’s100-year history book, Lombard College was forced to close itsdoors in 1930, and its students were welcomed into Knox College.At this time, Alpha Xi Delta’s Alpha Chapter moved its charter toKnox College, and the chapter remained active on campus at KnoxCollege until the chapter was closed in 1973.

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Educational Leadership Consultants and Leadership Coaches made a spirited announcement during our 2013 Convention OpeningBanquet about the recolonization of our Epsilon Omicron Chapter at Oklahoma State University.

New | Extension updateIn April, Alpha Xi Delta announced it has accepted an invitation to colonize at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)this fall, located just outside of St. Louis in Edwardsville, Illinois,and at American University in Washington, D.C., in spring 2014. During our 50th Convention, Alpha Xi Delta announced it will be returning home to Oklahoma State University, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in the fall of 2014. This will be arecolonization of our Epsilon Omicron Chapter, which becamedormant in 1981.

If you’re interested in volunteering with these new colonies, please contact the Member Services Department [email protected] or call Fraternity Headquarters at317.872.3500.

Now | Alpha Xi Deltas are listening!During our Philanthropy Breakfast at National Convention onJuly 2, it was announced that Alpha Xi Deltas have raised morethan $1.57 million for Autism Speaks since partnering with themin 2009.

In a guest post shared on the Autism Speaks national blog,Maura Reiff, West Liberty ’11, had this to say about Alpha XiDelta’s partnership with Autism Speaks:

“When people ask me why I chose Alpha Xi Delta, I did not justchoose it for the amazing Sisters I have gained, I chose it for [mylittle brother]. I chose it to find help and to have more hope. I choseit to have Sisters support not only my little brother, but the 1 in 88who are diagnosed daily. It really is the Sisters I have, like you, whomake me have more hope every single day. Thank you, from thebottom of my heart.”

Keep up the great work, Sisters!

Next | Thanks, Jane!In October, Jane Sutton, WesternCarolina ’75, will retire asNational Panhellenic Conference(NPC) Chairman during NPC’sannual meeting held in LosAngeles, California. Alpha XiDelta extends a heartfelt thanksto Jane for her service anddedication to the NationalPanhellenic Conference andleading the Conference in amanner that makes us so proudto call her our Sister.

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NPC News

When I was asked to share my experience as Chairman of theNational Panhellenic Conference (NPC), so many thoughts came tomind. The first one being -- I am probably the most unlikely memberyou would ever pick to serve our Fraternity as National President andChairman of NPC.

I’m a first generation Greek, so it took a while before I realized thatthere were these groups of women on campus that had somethingspecial going on. I pledged Alpha Xi Delta my junior year in college.At that time, my world revolved around the local chapter. The NationalHeadquarters was just a far off place that sent out training manuals,lavalieres and report deadlines. Clearly, I knew very little about how Alpha Xi Delta operated, and even less about the NationalPanhellenic Conference.

Even though only two short years, Alpha Xi Delta was a significantpart of my college experience, but as I approached graduation I wasputting Alpha Xi Delta behind me. I was headed out into the realworld and sorority was just a college “thing”. I have never been sowrong. As a young professional, I missed the Sisterhood andfriendships so I stayed connected through alumnae associations andby volunteering for the Fraternity. I began to realize that no matterhow much I tried to give back to Alpha Xi Delta, it never felt likeenough. How could I possibly repay our cherished sorority for all I had received?

In 1993, I was elected to Alpha Xi Delta’s National Council as aVice President. That year, the NPC Annual Meeting was held inOrlando, Florida. NPC delegations are made up of a NPC delegate andthree alternates. The third alternate was sick and couldn’t attend, sosince I lived in the area, I was asked to fill in. That opportunity forservice changed the course of my life and has inspired me to worktirelessly within the National Panhellenic Conference. I came torealize that even though the women who serve NPC wear differentbadges and took different oaths, they all believe in what sororitystands for and the positive difference it can make in a woman’s life.We serve to ensure that future generations of young women have theopportunity to, as our dear Sister Ginny Carroll says, experience the“Gift of Sorority.”

As Chairman, it has been a very exciting time to lead theConference. As with all organizations, NPC is guided by a strategicplan. We have made bold moves in the areas of organizationaleffectiveness...in no small part to the vision of many Alpha Xi Deltas;we have placed a priority on gathering data that will help theconference make informed decisions; we want to be known as theexpert on and premier advocate for the sorority movement, so wehave developed marketing strategies to ensure we are viewed as such; our collegiates, alumnae and stakeholders have told us that theyneed additional training and educational opportunities, so NPC ishiring a Training and Curriculum Design Coordinator to spearhead all of our educational efforts with a specific focus on collegepanhellenics; and finally, we are ensuring financial sustainability in order to meet the needs of the Conference.

If our recent accomplishments are any indication, we are headedin the right direction. For example:• Membership numbers continue to increase and participation in

sorority recruitment continues to grow.• Campuses are opening for extension at an unprecedented rate.• Our philanthropic efforts are enriching the lives of charitable

organizations.

One important area that we are focusing on right now is monitoringand supporting legislative issues that affect us as Greeks. In 2011, theNorth-American Interfraternity Conference, the Fraternity Sorority PAC and NPC formed a Fraternal Government Relations Coalition. Thecoalitions Public Policy Agenda is in four areas:•Student Safety

• Continue our work on passage of the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA)

• Discussions on hazing prevention• Mental health awareness

•College Affordability• Preserving charitable giving at the current level• Student financial aid

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•Student Success• Retention and graduation rates• Academic excellence

•Preservation of Member Rights • Freedom of Association • Title IX

We continue to fight for our Title IX exemption, which allows usto be single gender organizations.

It’s interesting how Alpha Xi Delta’s involvement in preservingthe single-gender status of men’s and women’s fraternities has come full circle. Mary Burt Nash, when she was NPC Chairman 52 years ago, was steadfast in her efforts to preserve this right. WhenI was in Washington, D.C. as a member of a coalition meeting withthe Department of Education regarding protecting our single genderstatus and student rights, I thought of Mary Burt and all of the work she did for us in Alpha Xi Delta. I felt so much pride. To honorher and all those who have worked so diligently to protect this right,we need to ensure our actions do not jeopardize this privilege.

The business of the conference and our efforts as a member ofthe Fraternal Greek Relations Coalition has been a major portion ofmy work as Chairman, but the opportunity to advocate for sororitieshas brought me the greatest reward. We want to tell our own story.We don’t want someone else to do it for us. By virtue of having a seatat the table I am able to share why we are relevant and a valuablepartner in the area of higher education and women’s issues.

I’ve dialogued with:• Fraternity/Sorority Advisors on issues impacting

Greek organizations• University Senior Student Affairs Officers to explore

and design aspirations for the optimal future state of thefraternity/sorority movement on campus

• Congressmen, senators, congressional offices and governmental agencies to make our voice heard on issues which are impacting our members

• And in June, I was invited to the White House to meet withPresident Obama and Vice President Biden as we partner with them to increase understanding and awareness of mentalhealth issues with emphasis on college students

Over the past two years, it’s become apparent to me that mostpeople’s perception of sorority women is based on what they see inmovies, television and social media. The “reality” portrayed in thesemediums is anything but. If people want to know the truth, tell themyour story. Our story. The story of 120 years of ‘Inspiring Women toRealize Their Potential’.

As I’ve traveled around the country for the past two years, I’ve challenged women to excel in five categories, and today I’mchallenging you:

The first is to Inspire Each Other – Young women should want tojoin Alpha Xi Delta by our actions. Our examples. In us they seewomen supporting women through our commitment to academicexcellence, service, leadership and friendship.

Second, we have to Challenge Each Other – We’ve pledgedourselves to a higher standard. We want all women to live up to theirpotential and we will praise, encourage and challenge each otherevery step of the way.

Third, we have to Better Each Other – Because of our relationships,the encouragement, love and support that we give, we all becomebetter people. We are stronger together than we are alone.

Fourth, we have to Protect Each Other – A young woman joiningAlpha Xi Delta must know that we will never put her in harm’s way. We oppose hazing in all forms and will not accept any type ofbehavior that may physically or psychologically hurt her.

And lastly, we have to Move Each Other – How many of your Sisters,in your chapter or in your alumnae association, have had an impact on your life? I might not know your name, but because of thepromise you made to Alpha Xi Delta to uphold her beliefs and liveour ritual every day, you have moved me. Because of you, I amspurred to action, encouraged to lead and inspired to serve.

When Mary Burt was Chairman of NPC, I was 7 years old. I oftenthink that out there, somewhere, is a little girl... playing with herdolls and swinging on her swing set. In a few years she’ll go off tocollege and meet a Sisterhood of women who will inspire her,challenge her, better her, protect her and move her. Her life will beenriched and she will be afforded countless opportunities for serviceto Alpha Xi Delta. And eventually, she will serve as Alpha Xi Delta’sfifth NPC Chairman in the year 2063. We have an incredibleresponsibility to that little girl and all future Alpha Xi Deltas. Whatwe do here today, tomorrow and for years to come will ensure thatthe legacy of the ‘Sisterhood of Women’ will never be forgotten.Because it’s our legacy. The legacy of Sisterhood.

This article is from a speech originally delivered by Jane Sutton at our50th National Convention.

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If the rate on the mortgage loan you used to purchase or renovate your chapter house is more than 5.5%, you should be investigating a refinance. Rates are at historic lowsand you could dramatically increase your cash flow by refinancing.

Don’t be afraid! Yes, since the financial troubles of 2008, banks have tightened their credit standards, but the National Housing Corporation has the resources to connect you with a financial lender. Here are examples of things to provide when talking with a lender:

• The most recent three years of IRS 990s• The most recent three years of profit and loss and balance sheet financials• A copy of your current mortgage loan note• Your most recent appraisal• If you have rehab to be done, a copy of the cost estimate• The Articles of Incorporation• The bylaws• A sample housing contract between the house corporation and a member

After a term sheet has been secured from a lender, they will walk you through the loan being offered

and negotiate any issues that might be problematic.These issues may include prepayment penalties

and rate changes that can lead to increasedpayments unless addressed before loan closing.If you’re interested in learning about loanrefinancing or would like to be connected to afinancial lender, please contact Jennifer Foster,Director of Housing, at [email protected] 317.872.3500.

Jen Henson has more than 30 yearsexperience providing financing for singlefamily and multi-family projects across thecountry. She works with many NationalPanhellenic Conference organizations andcan be contacted at 614.246.2424.

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Made in America

Carolyn Rafaelian, Rhode Island’86, Alex and Ani's creator anddesigner, hails from a family ofjewelers where mastering theircraft was not only an aspiration,but a family tradition. Residing inRhode Island, the jewelry capital ofthe world, Rafaelian knew she wasdestined to continue the familytradition and apprenticed herselfto her father at a very young age.

Carolyn launched Alex and Ani in2004, naming the company afterher first two daughters. Once sheintroduced her line of patentedsignature bangles, necklaces andrings, almost overnight, everyonewas taking notice. Celebrities,major fashion magazine editorsand the finest department storesand boutiques across the countryadored the concept and design.

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••We know your father and family played a huge influence in yourdesire to become involved in the jewelry business. Tell us about howyou started Alex and Ani, your inspiration and what your hopes werefor the company when you first started out.

Carolyn Rafaelian: My father opened up a factory in 1966, so I grew upin the jewelry industry. Early on, my summers were spent helping myfather, which eventually led to designing my own pieces. However, itwasn’t until my first two daughters, Alex and Ani, were born that Idecided I wanted to leave a legacy for them. The idea for creating theexpandable wire bangle happened during one of my trips traveling fromNew York back to Rhode Island. I was thinking about my endless hoopdesign and how it would be great as a bangle, to expand and fiteveryone. I love that women come in all shapes and sizes, so I createdthese bangles with women in mind.

••Has your vision for the company changed at all since itsbeginning? What are your future goals for Alex and Ani?

CR: My plan is to grow the business as I grow as a person. I want tocreate empowering pieces while sharing symbolic, spiritual knowledgewith others. Alex and Ani will continue to evolve domestically andinternationally as a brand as we move forward with our upcomingproduct extensions. We’re also proud to take part in the green movementand will stay committed to our eco-friendly initiatives. We hope that theMade in America quality standard that we embrace will continue tospread and bring jobs back to our nation. While Alex and Ani’s long term

goal is to become an established top-tier global lifestyle brand, we willalways call Rhode Island home.

••You joined Alpha Xi Delta during your time at the University ofRhode Island. Tell us about your experience in Alpha Xi Delta.

CR: Alpha Xi Delta introduced me to some amazing people. The closebonds that were formed there helped me fully understand loyalty andfriendship. Although I found it difficult to follow some of the rules in oursorority, I would not trade that experience for anything because I deeplytreasure the sacred relationships I built.

••Did your experience in Alpha Xi Delta influence you in any waythrough your work with Alex and Ani or personally? Are you stillconnected to any of your Sisters?

CR: I have a strong respect for what the sorority stands for – unity, love,empowerment. These important ideals have helped my company andmyself evolve in many ways. I am also thankful as my dearest, closestfriends grew from my experiences in Alpha Xi Delta.

••What would someone be surprised to learn about you?

CR: Many would be surprised at the high level of involvement that I havein all facets of Alex and Ani. I am involved in all departments, and I am

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also very close to our vendors. I know all of the people that help to createour product. I am very actively involved in all of our designs andmarketing efforts. I think it is important to be conscious of what is beingcreated and whom we are choosing to work with.

••What symbol is your favorite? Why is it your favorite?

CR: One of my favorite symbols is probably our most popular one, thePath of Life. I love the meaning behind it because those three words, Pathof Life, really resonate with people. We all have a path, but most timeswe’re so busy that we don’t stop to question what it is. The Path of Lifebangle reminds wearers that we’re all divinely put here for a reason, andwhat we do with our time here matters. When you look at that symbolyou remember that you’ve been chosen to do a task, to have anexperience. It’s a gentle encouragement to get up every day and honorthat directive - to make it matter, in ways both big and small.

••Tell us more about Charity by Design. Why is it so important to youto give back to your community?

CR: Love is the most powerful positive energy. Charity by Design is theheart of Alex and Ani because it takes that positive energy andchannels it into making the dreams of charitable organizationscome true. Charity by Design creates customized, symboliccharms that capture the essence of a specific charity ornon-profit organization and makes them accessible to thepublic by raising awareness and funds. Proceeds aredonated directly to these organizations that are striving tobetter people’s lives and the overall quality of life on Earth.

••What’s your favorite thing about the Alex and Ani brand?

CR: That would be what we call “the power of one.” I hear a lot of different feedback from people who wear Alex and Ani. My favorite story is when someone gives a bangle to a friend (or stranger!) right off his or her wrist. This is so cool. It’s this great, pay-it-forward effectwhere someone is like, “hey, you’re dealing with something,I dealt with something similar… put this bracelet on and get grounded, let it remind you that you got this.” This ispowerful. It happens all the time and it’s something I neverexpected. I love it.

••What advice would you give anyone who is trying to pursue theirdream of starting a business? What about those trying to get into thejewelry business?

CR: Figure out what you are trying to do and find a way to accomplishthis in an unexplored way. Stay passionate and true to this goal, and youwill climb to the top for being unique and different. Have innovativethoughts and the ability to bring these ideas to fruition. Three qualitiesnecessary for success are perseverance, passion and a plan.

••What are you most proud of in terms of Alex and Ani?

CR: Everything. The people, what we create, our camaraderie withvendors, the stores we open literally around the world and customerrelationships are amazing parts of this journey. Above all, it is the storiesthat are truly inspiring. Hearing how Alex and Ani has impacted andempowered people’s lives is so special. I love our message of positiveenergy. We are true to who we are, what we do and how we do it.

To learn more about Alex and Ani, visit www.alexandani.com.

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50th Convention!

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The Workout

Collegians gathered on the first

day of Alpha Xi Delta’s National

Convention to take part in

The Workout, Alpha Xi Delta’s

recruitment training program.

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Xi BoutiqueSisters were excited to shop Xi Boutique

at National Convention! Here are some of

our favorite items from the week. Shop

our favorite Xi Boutique styles online at

www.xiboutique.com.

InitiationFour women were

initiated into our

Alpha Deuteron

Chapter at this year’s Initiation

Ceremony. Sisters were thrilled to

welcome (from left to right) Natalie

Brown, Deborah Deen, Claressa Basile

and Kendra Galley into our Sisterhood.

General SessionTom Matson, Senior Director of Executive Leadership: Gallup Education, was our

speaker at the General Session on Monday, July 1. He spoke to Sisters about the

five essentials of wellbeing: career, community, financial, physical and social, and

how Sisters can incorporate these elements into their daily lives.

Sisterhood EventThe first night of Convention ended

with a Sisterhood Social. At the event,

Sisters were given a passport to visit

different stations that were themed as

famous San Francisco landmarks.

Once a Sister's passport was stamped,

she could enter into a drawing to win

freebies from Xi Boutique.

$1,200,000

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Oklahoma State The Fraternity made an exciting announcement

at this year’s Opening Banquet – Alpha Xi

Delta’s Epsilon Omicron Chapter will be coming

home to Oklahoma State University (OSU) in

the fall of 2014! Our Educational Leadership

Consultants and Leadership Coaches made this

spirited OSU announcement featuring spirit

signs and orange pom poms!

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Foundation BequestOn day two of our National Convention, the Alpha

Xi Delta Foundation revealed exciting news – Lee

Riddle, Oklahoma ’47, left a gift of $1,200,000 to

the Foundation! Her unrestricted gift will be used

to help the Fraternity’s priority leadership

programs. Read more about this gift on page 39.

Opening BanquetThe Opening Banquet was

a time for Alpha Xi Deltas

to celebrate Sisterhood as

well as 50 years of National

Conventions. Scan the QR code to watch

the video that was played at the 2013

Welcome Banquet.

Philanthropy VideoThe Fraternity’s latest philanthropy video was debuted at

the 2013 Philanthropy Breakfast. If your chapter or

association is interested in receiving a copy of this video,

please email [email protected].

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The Delta Epsilon Chapter at the University of New Orleansproudly accepted the Golden Megaphone Award from NationalPhilanthropy Director Sue Mamber (center).

Philanthropy AwardsThe following philanthropy awards were

announced at this year’s Philanthropy Breakfast:

the Golden Megaphone Award, Heart of Gold

Award, Step It Up Award, Autism Advocate Award

and the Young Philanthropist of the Year Award.

Congratulations to our award winners and thank

you to all of our Sisters for helping to make a

difference for all those who struggle with autism

spectrum disorders. A full list of award winners is

available at www.alphaxidelta.org.

Didi ConnActress and producer, Didi Conn, was our

guest speaker at this year's Philanthropy

Breakfast! Some of you might recognize Didi

from her role as Frenchy in the musicals

Grease and Grease 2. Didi spoke to Sisters

about her son, Danny, who was diagnosed

with autism in 1995. Scan the QR code to

hear her story.

#axidsf

Sisters used the hashtag #axidsf on

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to

post photos, news and updates

about Convention. Sisters who were

not able to join us in San Francisco

were able to follow the hashtag to

keep up with the action in San

Francisco. More than 1,200 photos

were tagged with #axidsf on

Instagram during Convention!

National Chapter MeetingSisters gathered at the National

Chapter Meeting on July 2 to

discuss the business of the

Fraternity. Here, Sisters were

able to learn about Alpha Xi

Delta through the State of the Fraternity address

which was delivered in a video format. To see the

various installments that make up the 2013 State of

The Fraternity address, scan the QR code.

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Awards Celebration Sisters gathered

to celebrate

those college

chapters,

alumnae

associations and

Sisters who have

achieved great

things this past year. Visit the “News and

Announcements” section of alphaxidelta.org

to see a full listing of the 2011-2012 and

2012-2013 award recipients.

Julia Morgan BallroomThe Julia Morgan Ballroom was the perfect venue for

the Fraternity’s 2013 Awards Celebration. The venue

is located in the Merchants Exchange building on the

historic Cable Car line, and its arched windows

provide phenomenal views of the city. The venue was

designed by Julia Morgan, who was the first licensed

female architect in the state of California and is still

considered to be one of America’s most important and

prolific architects. She is also a Panhellenic sister – a

member of Kappa Alpha Theta!

HospitalitySpecial thanks to the Northern California alumnae

who volunteered at the hospitality table! These

local Sisters were standing by to provide Sisters

with recommendations for sightseeing and

restaurants.

Conversation CaféConversation Café was a time for collegiate and

alumnae Sisters to ask questions to Fraternity

Headquarters staff members and volunteers on

topics such as recruitment, public relations,

housing and finance, just to name a few.

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Alpha Xi Delta’s 50th National Convention concluded with the 2013 Rose Banquet.

Sisters watched as the 2013-2015 National Council was installed and as the

Penman Award, Elizabeth Roberts Quackenbush Leadership Award and the Xi

Achievement Award were presented to recipients. Scan the QR code to watch the

Convention recap video that was played at the banquet.

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FavorsIn honor of our 50th National Convention, Sisters

received beautiful gold, quill feather charms at the

2013 Rose Banquet. The quill represents the

Fraternity’s open motto, “the pen is mightier than

the sword.”

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Kaye Hearn, Woman of DistinctionJudge Kaye Hearn, Bethany ’60, was

one of Alpha Xi Delta’s 2013 Women

of Distinction. Kaye previously served

as president of the Council of Chief

Judges of the Intermediate Court of

Appeals. She was elected to the South

Carolina Supreme Court in May 2009, making her the

second woman ever to serve on the state Supreme Court.

To learn more about Kaye and the Woman of Distinction

Award, visit www.alphaxidelta.org/womanofdistinction. Rose Petals eventAlpha Xi Delta legacies were invited to the Iota

Omicron Chapter house for our Rose Petal event.

This was a fun way for Alpha Xi Delta members

to introduce their legacies to our Sisterhood.

Attendees enjoyed snacks, received a tour of the

chapter house, posed for pictures with BetXi Bear

and sang Alpha Xi Delta songs.

Shining StarsThroughout Convention, Sisters were able to purchase

stars for those Sisters and friends who have inspired

them to realize their potential. All honorees were

displayed in the Foundation’s Shining Star GalaxXi at

National Convention, and those honorees in attendance

received a Shining Star appliqué sticker to display on

their name badges. Those honorees who were not with us

in San Francisco received an email to let them know a gift

was made to the Foundation in their honor. Overall, 2,243

stars were sold and more than $12,000 was raised for the

Alpha Xi Delta Foundation!


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Jane SuttonSisters had the opportunity to meet Alpha Xi Delta

Sister and current National Panhellenic Conference

(NPC) chairman Jane Sutton (pictured center) at

this year’s National Convention! Jane is the first

Alpha Xi Delta in 50 years and fourth Sister ever to

serve NPC in this capacity. You can read the speech

Jane delivered at National Convention on page 5.

Sightseeing San Francisco, often

called “Everybody’s

Favorite City”, has a reputation for its scenic beauty,

cultural attractions, diverse communities and

world-class cuisine. While in SF, Sisters had the

opportunity to see the Golden Gate Bridge, ride a

trolley and visit Alamo Square's Painted Ladies, also

famously known as "postcard row".

New Chapters at ConventionSisters from our Epsilon Kappa (Western Kentucky

University), Iota Rho (DePaul University), Beta

Upsilon (University of Rhode Island), Iota Sigma

(Virginia Commonwealth University), Beta Eta

(University of Maryland) and Iota Tau (Bucknell

University) Chapters traveled to San Francisco to take

part in their chapters’ first National Convention since

being installed this past biennium! The new chapter

links were proudly displayed on the National

President’s medallion, worn by National President

Sandi Edwards.

WellbeingThis year, the Fraternity based its Convention

programming around the five essential elements

of wellbeing: career, social, financial, physical and

community. By attending various presentations, Sisters

had the opportunity to learn how these elements make

up a person’s wellbeing, and when these elements are

thriving, how they can improve a person’s wellbeing.

According to Gallup, a thought leader in education,

wellbeing is about the combination of our love for what

we do each day, the quality of our relationships, the

security of our finances, the vibrancy of our physical

health and the pride we take in what we have

contributed in our communities.

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Guidebook AppDuring Convention 2013, attendees had the opportunity

to download our free Convention app provided through

Guidebook. This app allowed Alpha Xi Deltas to have

maps of the hotel at their fingertips, provided updated

schedules and offered dining and sightseeing options

close to our hotel.

2015 Convention AnnouncementPack your bags for Boston, Massachusetts! We’re

heading to the east coast for our 2015 National

Convention. Mark your calendars for July 1-4, 2015.

We’ll be celebrating our Sisterhood at the Sheraton

Boston Hotel.

Roll CallRoll call at the Opening Banquet was lively with

laughter in part due to our use of party horns to

signify each chapter’s presence. During roll call, a

video played a slide that stated every Alpha Xi

Delta chapter. When an attendee’s chapter

flashed on the screen, they blew their horn to

signify and celebrate their chapter. The room

erupted with laughter and joy each time a new

chapter was shown!

Quackenbush LeadershipAward

Kathryn Crowley, Auburn ’09, received the Quackenbush

Leadership Award, the Fraternity’s most prestigious

collegiate honor. This award is named after Alpha Xi

Delta Fraternity leader and community leader Elizabeth

Roberts Quackenbush, Ohio State ’23, and is presented

each year to outstanding graduating seniors who have

made significant contributions to Alpha Xi Delta through

chapter loyalty, campus leadership, community service

and academic achievement.

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Alpha Xi Delta FoundationEleven Trustees are responsible for managing

resources, ensuring adequate resources and

monitoring programs and services for consistency

with the Foundation’s vision and goals. Trustees

establish prudent investment philosophies, policies

and practices; approve and monitor the budget; and

identify, cultivate and steward donors. Congratulations

to our 2013-2015 Alpha Xi Delta Foundation board!

Foundation Chair: Jane Fursey Ralston,

Mount Union ’65

Vice Chair: Michelle Soderquist Hartnett,

Nebraska-Lincoln ’88

Secretary: Evonne Carawan,

North Carolina State ’83

Treasurer: Marianne Moritz Russo,

Cal State, Northridge ’82

Trustees:

Lynn Andrews, Iowa ’75

Martha Geppert, Illinois ’81

Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio Northern ’94

Jennifer Bellas Lee, Old Dominion ’93

Susannah Prucka, Southwestern ’01

Bobby Allphin Stanton, Kentucky ’65

National Housing Corporation

The mission of the Alpha Xi Delta National Housing

Corporation (NHC) is to strive for competitive, safe,

properly maintained and financially secure chapter

housing. Congratulations to our 2013-2015 National

Housing Corporation Board!

NHC President (center):

Danica Vanasse Olson, Marquette ’90

Directors (from left to right):

Mary Murphy Rice, San Diego State ’84

Jean Leider, Iowa ’68

Paige Faries, Western Kentucky ’71

Nancy Scott Walker, Purdue ’61

Deanna Wollam Detchemendy, Cal State, Northridge ’83

Chrissy Robertson, West Georgia ’96

33Cyber Café During Convention, Sisters were able to visit the Cyber Café

to get the scoop on all things technology. The GIN System,

the company we partner with to provide websites to all of our

chapters, were available to answer questions related to

chapter website management and social media. They even

had charging stations to make sure all of our phones, tablets

and computers were ready to tweet, Facebook and Instagram! From left to right: Susannah Prucka, Evonne Carawan, Martha Geppert,Jane Fursey Ralston, Michelle Soderquist Hartnett and Jennifer Bellas Lee.


Past National PresidentsOf the eight living Past National Presidents, we were fortunate

to have five join us at our 50th National Convention. From left

to right, Alpha Xi Delta National President Sandi Edwards,

Kentucky ’75; Deanna Wollam Detchemendy, 2007-11, Cal State,

Northridge ’83; Deborah Fenwick Maas, 2005-07, Marshall ’83;

Jane Hooper Sutton, 2001-05, Western Carolina ’75; Kimberly

Starr, 1997-2001, Kentucky ’79; and Linzda Belles Dinus,

1993-97, Washington ’60.

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Limited Edition GoldenConvention BadgeThis beautiful Quill badge

is made of rose gold and

accented with genuine

pearls and cubic zirconia,

finished with a stick pin

closure. The badge is $250

and is available to order

until December 1. Please

note: You will need your

badge number to order a

Limited Edition Golden

Convention Badge. If you do not have

your badge number, please contact

Fraternity Headquarters at 317.872.3500.

Orders can be placed by visiting

www.alphaxidelta.org/conventionbadge.

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had a ball at our

50th Convention!

BetXi made

appearances at the

Rose Petals event

held at the Iota

Omicron Chapter

house at San Jose

State University.

From there, she ended up in “jail” at the Sisterhood

Social on Sunday, June 30. Stations inspired by San

Francisco landmarks were set up around the room,

and Sisters had the opportunity to get BetXi out of

an Alpha Xi Delta inspired Alcatraz. Alcatraz Island

is located in the San Francisco Bay and was a

federal prison from 1933 until 1963.

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37 38Xi Achievement WinnerXi Achievement chapters are selected

based on the information received in the

College Chapter Annual Progress Report.

Sixteen areas of chapter life – from

recruitment and financial management

to Panhellenic involvement and member

development – are considered when the

best of the best are identified. Several

chapters have much to be proud of this

year, but were not selected as Xi

Achievement Award winners. The

following chapters have earned the Xi

Achievement Certificate of Merit:

Gamma Chapter,

Mount Union University

Beta Epsilon Chapter,

Monmouth College

Beta Lambda Chapter,

Pennsylvania State University

Beta Mu Chapter, Bowling Green

State University

Iota Lambda Chapter,

St. Norbert College

Big congratulations go out to the Gamma

Delta Chapter at the University of

Nebraska at Omaha for receiving the Xi

Achievement Award!

Penman AwardThe Penman Award recognizes men and women who contribute to the

Fraternity in some special way. A sustained and continuing interest by

the nominee; a contribution of professional service (such as tax or

legal work); time and service to a parents’ club, college chapter or

building corporation; participation through support of a member’s

Alpha Xi Delta activities; and one-time assistance for a major project

are criteria for selection. This year’s Penman Award winners are Allen

and Amy Renz. Amy serves as the faculty advisor for the Alpha Kappa

Chapter at Kansas State University and on the Corporation Board.

Allen Renz is a tremendous asset to keeping the house physically

updated and secure. Amy and Allen were nominated by Stephanie

Roberts Caryl, Alpha Kappa Chapter Corporation Board President.

“Allen and Amy donate hundreds of hours to not only the chapter

house, but also to the women. We would be truly lost without them.

It’s impossible to put into words how much they mean to not only the

members, but the alumnae and the Corporation Board. They are two

of the most giving and selfless people I have ever met and had the

honor of working alongside,” said Stephanie.

Betsy Weiner, Woman of DistinctionDr. Weiner, Kentucky ’72, is currently the Senior

Associate Dean for Educational Informatics, Centennial

Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing and a

Professor of Nursing of Biomedical Informatics at the

Vanderbilt University of School of Nursing in Nashville,

Tennessee. She is considered a pioneer in multimedia development

and is responsible for the distance learning program in nursing and

the informatics tools that help to tie together the research, practice and

academic areas. She is recipient of the 2013 Woman of Distinction

Award and accepted her award during the Awards Celebration at

Convention. To learn more about Betsy and the Woman of Distinction

Award, visit www.alphaxidelta.org/womanofdistinction.


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Installation of the2013-2015 National CouncilOne of the most exciting moments at the Rose

Banquet is the installation of the new biennium’s

National Council. Meet these extraordinary

leaders on pages 33-34.

Heart Sunshine ReceptionIn fall 2012, the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation

challenged all undergraduate members to

make a gift of $18.93 in the Undergraduate

Giving Challenge. Each person who

participated in this challenge became a

member of the Heart Sunshine Circle, an

annual giving circle exclusively for

undergraduate members. During Convention,

all Heart Sunshine Circle members who were

in attendance had an exclusive event where

they were given the opportunity to have

one-on-one time with Alpha Xi Delta Past

National Presidents. Undergraduate members

were able to talk with, ask questions and learn

more about leadership in Alpha Xi Delta with

some of our best leaders.

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Ghirardelli ChocolateObviously we had to put this on our list – it’s

everywhere in San Francisco! Ghirardelli Square

is a landmark with shops and restaurants in the

Fisherman’s Wharf area of San Francisco. In 1893,

Domingo Ghirardelli purchased the entire city

block in order to make it the headquarters of the

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. In the early 1960s,

the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company was bought by

the Golden Grain Macaroni Company which moved

the headquarters off-site to San Leandro and put the

square up for sale. Since then, it’s been renovated to

accommodate other businesses, but the lower floors

of the Clock Tower are home to Ghirardelli Square's

main chocolate shop.

41New Traveling TeamHaving Convention be one of your first days on the job

can be stressful. Not for these ladies! Meet these bold

women who will be coming to a chapter near you on

page 26.


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The Sisterhood of WomenGoosebumps is often a word used to describe this event at Convention. At

the conclusion of the Rose Banquet, every Sister in attendance forms a large

circle around the room, holds hands and sings The Sisterhood of Women.

The room is still until the end of the song, followed by a loud eruption of

clapping and cheering signifying a celebration of a great Convention!

Chapter LinksThe National President’s medallion chain is made up of links

engraved with each chapter’s Greek letters. One of the most

popular photo ops is to point to your chapter’s link of the

National President’s medallion.

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Reunion TripsOne of the greatest things about

Convention is reunions. The

Chesapeake Alumnae Association

make it a tradition to plan a girls’

trip after each Convention, and

this year they went to Hawaii!

44Convention CountdownThe Convention Countdown is one of the most

exciting moments during the Rose Banquet. Sisters

all stand and each one sits down after a number is

called that signifies how many Conventions they

have attended. Nickie Hill, Purdue ’44, was proudly

standing up among the crowd as the number 22 was

called, signifying she has been to 22 Conventions

and was the Sister who has attended the most

Conventions out of all the attendees present!


50Social Media BuzzThe world was abuzz with Convention chatter

among our social media channels. Here are a

few highlights:

Christine Caban, @cabana_republic

So proud to be a part of such an amaxing

philanthropy! #axidsf @KSU_AXiD

@AUAlphaXiDelta

We are so excited to hear that Alpha Xi will be

colonizing at Oklahoma State next year! TFJ,

OSU! #AXiDsf

Ashlie Kunich, @AKunich

So many great ideas to bring back with me!

Can't wait to share them with the chapter!

#axidconvention #axidsf

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National Fraternity Staff

A great perk of National Convention is getting

face-to-face interactions with the women who work

at Fraternity Headquarters. It’s great to meet the

women who are on the other side of the phone or

email, ask questions and learn more about what it

takes to run the daily operations of the Fraternity.

SponsorsThank you to our generous sponsors! AllOne

Health; Alpha Xi Delta Foundation; Alpha Xi Delta

National Housing Corporation; Alpha Xi Delta

Denver Alumnae Association; CSL Management;

Digital Pix; Duane Cretin, Friends of Xi; GEICO; The

GIN System; Herff Jones; OmegaFi; Residential

Capital Corporation; and Willis.

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the ELCs and LCsMeet

Educational Leadership Consultants

Hollie Amato, Ohio UniversityGIVING. I chose this word because ofeverything Alpha Xi Delta has given me.From life lessons, to long-lasting friends andSisters, to my current career, to my mostmeaningful memories, Alpha Xi Delta trulyhas given me so much throughout my life,and I cannot be thankful enough for it.

Allison Davies, Indiana UniversityBELONGING. Alpha Xi Delta gave me anoverwhelming sense of belonging to agroup of friends and to an organization witha purpose much larger than myself. Thatsense of belonging allowed me to grow as aleader and gave me the confidence andsupport to develop myself into the woman Iam today.

Jaclyn Dziepak, University of IowaGROWTH. The reason I chose this word is because Alpha Xi Delta challengeswomen to grow in countless ways: asleaders, Sisters, community members andas individuals. I can say from my ownexperience Alpha Xi Delta has helped megrow immensely.

Shay Galley, Bowling Green State UniversityEVOLUTION. Through my Alpha Xi Deltaexperience I have been challenged, heldaccountable and evolved into an empoweredprofessional woman, and I owe that to ourdear Fraternity.

Brittany Hartory, Bowling Green State University, second year ELCSUPPORT. To me, Alpha Xi Delta means a constant support system. No matter where I travel, there is always an Alpha XiDelta Sister to stand by my side and showhow proud she is of the organization. I have found my best friends within thisorganization and Sisters who always standbeside me through the fun times and thehard times.

Bri Januszyk, Ohio University, second year ELCGENUINE. Since the day I received my bidfrom Alpha Xi Delta, I have never felt morelike my true self. Because I have always feltso comfortable around my Sisters, I havebeen able to develop more confidence andbecome a leader.

After a competitive application process, 11 Educational Leadership Consultants (ELCs)and two Leadership Coaches (LCs) were selected to serve as Alpha Xi Deltaambassadors as they visit collegiate chapters, provide consultation and advice oneffective chapter management, assist with recruitment and inspire countless womento realize their potential.

As they prepare to head out on the road, we asked them to pick one word they woulduse to describe Alpha Xi Delta and why they chose that particular word.


Sarah Kaewsowatana, Towson UniversityINSPIRATIONAL. I chose this wordbecause of the many memories I have withmy membership in Alpha Xi Delta andhow she has inspired and helped me growinto the person I am today.

Emily McCarthy, Syracuse University, second year ELCHAPPY. From bid days to great Sisterhoodevents, Alpha Xi Delta has the power tobring a smile to my face and allows me tohave a better outlook on the day. WhetherI'm hanging out, watching movies or doingwork, I am always a better, happier personwhen I am with my Sisters.

Amy Schwab, San Jose State UniversityENRICHING. This organization has someof the most influential leaders I have evermet, and I am incredibly grateful to be apart of it. It amazes me that each one of thestaff members comes from a differentbackground and we all come together toencourage collegiate members to grow andenrich their lives.

Shellby Sweeney, Florida Atlantic UniversityUNIQUE. Alpha Xi Delta has so much tooffer each Sister, allowing all of ourcollegians and alumnae to have endlessamounts of opportunities while continuingwith all of our traditions. My experience hasbeen unique to myself because it hasallowed me to become a determined leaderwhose goal is to inspire as many women aspossible to create a legacy that they wish toleave within Alpha Xi Delta.

Amanda Torpey, University of NorthCarolina – Wilmington, second year ELCCOMPASSIONATE. As an organization,Alpha Xi Delta shows compassion and lovefor our members on both the collegiate andalumnae level. No matter the woman, theyare provided with all the tools, resourcesand encouragement to make them realizetheir potential.

Leadership CoachesA Leadership Coach fosters member development through building lifeskills, facilitating StrengthsQuest™ and helps to implement the RealizeYour Potential program in our college chapters. These positions arefunded by the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation.

Kate Hartikka, Stetson UniversitySERENDIPITOUS. By some happenstance I seem to encounter Sisters from otherstates, other chapters and other generationsin the most unusual times and places. It isduring these times that I am reminded,despite the exceptional size of this world,that I am surrounded by an exceptionallylarge family and never have to feel alone.

Shelby Young, University of Alabama at BirminghamINFINITE. I knew my time in Alpha XiDelta would last longer than four years, but I didn't know to what extent. I am lucky to be traveling as a Leadership Coach this year and know that my journey with Alpha Xi Delta will continue onthroughout my life.

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Indiana | Beta Pi Chapter at Indiana University held its first AmaXIng Challenge: Step It Up for Autism Speaks event this spring.Sisters received support from the local community by inviting families who are affected by autism to take part in the event. Afterthe Walk, participants gathered at the chapter house and enjoyed food and a live band. After all their efforts this year, thechapter raised more than $5,000 for Autism Speaks. – Mackenzie Barrot, [email protected]

San Jose State | Alpha Xi Delta Sisters fromSan Jose State University recently participatedin the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event atDisneyland in Anaheim, California. – AlexisWelch, [email protected]

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East Carolina | Gamma Phi Chapter at East Carolina University recently held a barbeque to raise money to support AutismSpeaks. At the end of the event, Sisters raised more than $3,000 for our philanthropic partner! – Payge Taylor,[email protected]

Omaha Alumnae Association | Omaha AlumnaeAssociation members had fun at their spring SaladSupper, purchasing $500 worth of “Fat Brain Toys”designed and manufactured in Omaha, Nebraska,for children who have autism in the metropolitanarea. Displaying the toys are Jill Freeman, SouthDakota ’95, Alumnae Association President; RobynRoberts, Northern Colorado ’88, President of theAutism Society of Nebraska; and Katy Nilsson,Nebraska at Omaha ‘94, Alumnae Association VPof Programs. Alumnae association members alsoparticipated and monetarily supported theNebraska at Omaha Chapter in their Autism SpeaksWalk, which raised more than $5,000 this year.– Cheryl Miller, [email protected]

In Other Autism Speaks News…

Cal State, Northridge | Alpha Xi Delta Sisters from CaliforniaState University, Northridge tabled on campus for WorldAutism Awareness Day to help shine a light on autismspectrum disorders. – Arianna Mesbahi [email protected]

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Wisconsin–Eau Claire | Sisters at the University ofWisconsin–Eau Claire participated in their chapter’s annualTeeter Totter-A-Thon to raise money and awareness forAutism Speaks. After partnering with multiple companies inthe Eau Claire area and teeter-tottering on campus for 24hours, Sisters raised $6,859.37 for Autism Speaks. – EleonorThomas, [email protected]

Ohio | Beta Mu Chapter at Bowling Green State Universityheld its Second Annual Rose Benefit Dinner for Autism Speaksthis spring at The Stone Ridge Golf Club. The event included asilent auction, a raffle and special guest speaker, Sandy Hallett,co-author of the book “How Our Children with Autism RaisedUs as Parents: The Ninety-Nine Jobs Needed to Raise Kids withAutism.” The event raised nearly $6,500 for Autism Speaks. –Abigail Benninger, [email protected]

Pennsylvania | Throughout the year, Sisters from LycomingCollege raised more than $1,400 for Autism Speaks by sellingphilanthropy bracelets, organizing an Football FrenXiAmaXing Challenge event, hosting silent auctions and havinga fundraising dinner at a local Hoss’ Steakhouse. During themonth of April, Sisters also participated in Light it Up Blue bymaking, decorating and displaying autism awareness postersas well as paper puzzle pieces with autism facts aroundcampus. – Alyssa Riggle, [email protected]



Georgia Tech | The Sisters of Gamma Eta Chapter at Georgia Tech were the Greek Week champions in the spring of 2013! Sisters on thetug team celebrated their first place victory just after the competition. – Samantha Giannelli, [email protected]

Purdue | Ten Alpha Xi Delta Sisters from the 1959 pledge class of Alpha Eta Chapter at Purdue University met in Charleston, South Carolina,for their bi-annual reunion. They are planning another reunion in Phoenix,Arizona, and hope to have many more Sisters join them. Left to right:Nancy Bright Binning, Ann Martin Durkos, Cooky Kaleta Bailey, LeAnnShafer Eliason, Nancy Hahn Morgan, Wilma Knoop Shackleton, FayWagner Spencer, Sally Bridgewater Spencer, Ruth Bishop Phelan and Jean Noe Clark. – Jean Clark, [email protected]

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Fayetteville North Carolina | Members of theFayetteville, North Carolina Alumnae Associationat their Founders’ Day celebration.

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Bowling Green | On April 12-14, 2013 more than 200 Beta Mu alumnae and collegiate members gathered to celebrate the 70thanniversary of the Beta Mu Chapter at Bowling Green State University. During the weekend, Sisters hosted a dedicationceremony and took time to remember Sarah Hammond, Bowling Green State ’09, Rebekah Blakkolb, Bowling Green State ’10,and Christina Goyett, Bowling Green State ’11, and gathered for a moment of silence to recognize all of the other Beta MuSisters who have entered Chapter Eternal. At the final banquet of the evening, Jill Bortel, Defiance ’68, was honored with thechapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award in appreciation for her 40 years supporting the Beta Mu Chapter. From left to right:Marcia Luce, Bowling Green State ’44, Mary Wright, Bowling Green State ’11, and Gloria Davis, Bowling Green State ’44. Photocredit: Sentinel-Tribune. – Jill Bortel, [email protected]

Albion | Phi Chapter alumnae and current chapter membersattended the Albion College Getaway at the Grand Hotel onMackinac Island in Northern Michigan. Front row, left toright: Liz Frankowski, Albion ’10; Cheryl Henderson Almeda,Albion ’88; Jennifer Troell Morris; Peggy Sale Kresge, Albion’50; Barbara Carne Riehl, Albion ’52; and Shirley JenzenBrogan, Albion ’66. Back row, left to right: Carrie Vitale,Albion ’88; Cynthia Rafaill Czech, Albion ’88; June LukeDempsey, Albion ’52; Krysta Schroeder, Albion ’10; and AnnDustman Ferrell, Albion ’55. – Barbara Riehl, [email protected]

Cornell | Alpha Beta Chapter Sisters recently gathered atCornell University’s Alumnae Weekend. From left to right:Nancy Hallinan, Cornell ’60; Sharon Hey Gage, Cornell ’58;Beth Kublin, Cornell ’05; Sarah Shurpin, Cornell ’05; AnneChurch, Cornell ’60; Emily Yachinich, Cornell ’13; Rosa Kim,Cornell ’06; Alina Lee Lane, Cornell ’06; Judie Byndas, Cornell'60; Theresa White, Cornell ’06; and Sonia Butler, Cornell ’62.



New York | A Long Island alumnae association is looking toget started! If you live in Nassau or Suffolk County, New York,please contact Lauren Nash at [email protected] orLindsey Ross at [email protected] for more information. –Lauren Nash, [email protected]

Florida | The Bradenton Branch of American Association ofUniversity Women honored Fay Murphy, Central Michigan’59, and Janet Entwistle, Purdue ’53, with the “Women ofAchievement” Recognition Award for 2013 for theiroutstanding service to the community. Both women haveserved on many boards of the Manatee community and havebeen long-time members of the American Association ofUniversity Women, Bradenton Branch. – Lois Blevins,[email protected]

North San Diego County | Members of the North San Diego County Alumnae Association had tea time at The Grand Tea Roomin Escondido, California, for their monthly social event in May. Sisters enjoyed mini quiches, finger sandwiches, scones, petitedesserts and of course, several different types of tea! – Cassie Johnson, [email protected]

Cedar Rapids | The women of the Cedar Rapids, IowaAlumnae Association recently celebrated the 90th birthday ofDorothea Moser Huebner, Coe ‘41. Sisters had a wonderfultime hearing stories of her collegiate days and birthdays spent with Alpha Xi Delta Sisters at Coe College. Back row:Karen Kaliban Fox, Northern Iowa ’65; Char MatterJanda-Nechanicky, Coe ’56; Pauline Huston Miller, Coe ’40;JoEllen Sindelar Haddad, Iowa State ’82; Martha WaltersBooth, Northern Iowa ’65; Denise Wood Jorgensen, NorthernIowa ’94; and Jennifer Hubert Kinney, Iowa State ’91. – AmyIngalls, [email protected]

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Nashville | Nashville area alumnae, including Alpha Xi Delta National President Sandi Edwards, attended the annual Nashville AreaPanhellenic Alumnae Association Spring Luncheon and Silent Auction which raised money for four college bound high school seniorwomen. – Michelle Harper, [email protected]

Newark-Granville | Twelve members attended the Newark-GranvilleAlumnae Association’s annual Founders’ Day Luncheon. At the event, JaneKaraffa, Ohio Wesleyan ’53, and Carolyn Smith, Ohio Wesleyan ’53, werehonored with the Order of the Pearl. First row from left to right: CharlotteMyer Pressler, Ohio State ’43; Jane McCommon Karaffa, Ohio Wesleyan’53; Carolyn Hardin Smith, Ohio Wesleyan ’53; Jean Newshutz, MountUnion ’44; and Angela Lago Hughes, Thiel ’95. Back row from left to right:Janice Forrest Mollica, Ohio ’70; Mary Haymaker Hill, Purdue ’44; BarbaraLopacki Sines, Bowling Green’61; Susan Langstaff Heckman, Marshall ’58;Mary Jo List, Ohio Wesleyan ’54; Mary Jane Barr Spahr, Ohio University ’61;and Karen Risberg Treece, Baldwin Wallace ’61. – Mary Jo List,[email protected]

Sacramento | The Sacramento Alumnae Associationhosted its 5th Annual Founders’ Day Lunch with 17Sisters, representing nearly 10 chapters. At the event,Judy Santana Mohorko, California-Berkeley ’56, andJanet Seaman, Nebraska at Omaha ’61, were presentedwith the Order of the Rose.



Chicago North Shore | The Chicago North Shore, Chicago Northwest Suburban, Chicago Salt Creek and Chicago City AlumnaeAssociations celebrated Founders’ Day in Evanston, Illinois, with members from Iota Rho Chapter at DePaul University.

Pinellas County | The Pinellas County Alumnae Associationand the nearby Tampa Alumnae Association gathered for aFounders’ Day Luncheon at Feather Sound Country Club. Atthe event Philanthropy Chair, Kathryn Giffin McFarland,Stetson ’70, created a wonderful basket of wine and Italianfood for auction with the proceeds going to Autism Speaks.In addition, Peggy Yorke White, Wittenberg ’38, waspresented with the Order of the Diamond, and three recentlydeceased members (Carol Hopkins, Monmouth ’55; EleanorIrwin Cochrane, Michigan ’47; and Genevieve Wright Sirey,Albion ’22) were fondly remembered by those in attendance.- Cathy Pierce, [email protected]

Palm Beach | The Palm Beach Alumnae Association met atthe North Palm Beach Country Club to celebrate Founders’Day. At the event, Mary Berg Casto, Bowling Green ’53,received the Order of the Pearl. Two new members were alsowelcomed into the association, Maureen Dickson Lukenbill,Florida State ’57, and Karen Kerker Roberts, Cal State,Northridge ’85. – TJ Parker, [email protected]

Metro Detroit | Members of the Metro Detroit AlumnaeAssociation hold up a sign that says “Welcome Back BetaTheta” at the association’s Founders’ Day celebration. TheBeta Theta Chapter will return to the Michigan StateUniversity campus this fall.

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According to our 2013-2015 National Council!

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President Sandi Edwards,Kentucky ’75

Best Alpha Xi Delta Memory: In 1998, the Boston Alumnae Association

had its Founders’ Day celebration at

the assisted living home of an Order of the Diamond member,

Gertrude Twiss Daffinee, Tufts ’21, who had become frail.

Sisters who were initiated in eight different decades attended

- all looking splendid in ladylike hats as a salute to proper

attire in Gertrude's youth. At the end of the afternoon,

we held a rededication ceremony. When we started singing

The Sisterhood of Women, Gertrude paused for a few

moments, and then started singing along in a whisper with

her eyes fixed on the rose jar. I don't think there was a dry eye

in the group.

MicheleHerbst Evink, South DakotaState ’86

Best Alpha XiDelta Symbol: I love our Quill! In the South Dakota

State University student union, there was a

room called the "Crest Room" and a faculty

member had carved the symbols for many of

the groups on campus. I never got tired of

walking in and seeing our Quill shining out

from all of the other badges and crests. I also

never tire of wearing our Quill! I treasure

each one I have and love the stories that go

with each one I own.

Fatima Johnson, UNCAsheville ’95

Best thing about volunteering forAlpha Xi Delta: The best thing about volunteering for

Alpha Xi Delta for me has been watching new members fall in

love and grow with our Fraternity just as I did. It's been

amazing to see so many young women go from new members

to initiated Sisters to alumnae volunteers themselves. For me,

this growth and commitment of their time and resources as

volunteers confirms the strength of the ideals and values upon

which we were founded.

Nancy Fehremann Gainer,Iowa State ’69

Best word todescribe ourSisterhood: The question is not an

easy one to answer

since there are so

many words to describe our Sisterhood! Here

are my top three: Dedicated, passionate and

supportive.


Nealy Patty Wheat, West Georgia ’97

Best thing aboutserving on Alpha Xi Delta’s NationalCouncil: From our volunteers to our

Fraternity staff, Sisters use

their unique talents and

skills to help nurture and grow our Sisterhood.

For me, the best thing about serving on National

Council has been the growth and knowledge

that I've gained from these amazing women. It's

an opportunity to serve the Fraternity, strengthen

our Sisterhood and express gratitude and

appreciation for what Alpha Xi Delta has given us.

Additionally, it's an opportunity of personal growth

and living our motto by realizing my potential.

SuzanneCantando, UNC Asheville ’92

Best Alpha Xi Deltaevent you have everattended: This is a tough one. I’ve been to many great

events, from chapter events to installations of

new chapters (really cool!), but I think the best

would have to be our Centennial Convention in

1993. I had just finished my sophomore year in

college and attended as a delegate. Your first

Convention is a pretty special experience. To

have your first Convention be the Centennial

Convention, celebrating 100 years of Alpha Xi

Delta, I felt very, very lucky!

Micaela Isler, Texas ’91

Best piece of advice for Alpha Xi Deltaundergraduates:

Don't give up when life gets difficult or when you face

the many tough situations you will face or are facing,

particularly during your time in the sorority. Rather

than running away from tough situations, learn how

to address them head on. Developing these skills

during your undergraduate years, even when you don't

realize it, will allow you to navigate through life with

greater confidence and strength.

Additionally, believe in yourself, manage your emotions

and learn to be a strong leader now, especially with

peers, advisors and professors. These skills will serve

you well throughout life, especially during life’s most

difficult times, and will prove to be invaluable assets for

you after college, no matter what you decide to do. Seize

these opportunities every chance you get.

Never forget that membership in Alpha Xi Delta is

for a lifetime. Utilize this amazing network of women

throughout life to provide you with support, resources,

fulfillment, friendship and professional connections.

Don't take our bonds of Sisterhood for granted

during your collegiate years over something petty,

like a disagreement with a Sister, because I’m certain

you won’t recall the petty issues 20 years after

graduation. Rather, you will regret being without

this strong support system of thousands of unbelievably

accomplished women and a lifetime of unforgettable

memories!

April 20, 2013 was an exciting day for Alpha Xi Delta Sistersacross the country, as our newest chapter, Iota Tau, was installedat Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in1846, Bucknell University is now the nation’s largest privateliberal arts university. The school is home to 3,500 undergraduatestudents and more than 150 student organizations, including 11fraternities and eight sororities.

Alpha Xi Delta received and accepted an invitation to joinBucknell’s Greek community in November 2012, and in January2013, Educational Leadership Consultant (ELC), Brittany Hartory,arrived on campus to conduct a successful colony recruitment andaid our newest Sisters throughout the new member period.

“At the beginning of the colony recruitment process, we knewthere were strong women on Bucknell’s campus to add to ourwonderful Sisterhood,” said Brittany. “After getting to know thesewomen and inviting them to join our Sisterhood, these womenfound a home within Alpha Xi Delta that they did not previouslyhave, and they welcomed everyone with open arms.”

During this time, the colony women were busy learning aboutAlpha Xi Delta and emerging themselves in the Greek communityat Bucknell. They participated in many philanthropic events, suchas Sigma Chi’s Derby Days and Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash.They hosted a community-wide Easter Egg Hunt with the men ofPhi Kappa Psi and promoted Alpha Xi Delta’s partnership withAutism Speaks on campus throughout the month of April forAutism Awareness Month by passing out fact cards, chalking

statistics on campus and hosting a Light It Up Blue challengeamong the other Bucknell fraternities and sororities. When the chapter women return to campus this fall, they will beparticipating in their first formal recruitment and hosting their first Jail N’ Bail event to raise money and awareness forAutism Speaks.

When looking back at her time spent at Bucknell and with the Iota Tau Chapter women, Brittany said, “The colony womencontinued to do many great things on campus throughout theirfirst semester as Alpha Xi Deltas. I know they will continue togrow and will leave a legacy for years to come.”

With the installation of Iota Tau Chapter on April 20, 2013, AlphaXi Delta welcomed 24 amazing new members into our Sisterhood andbecame the 8th National Panhellenic organization on BucknellUniversity’s campus. These women will be the foundation for a solidchapter when they participate in their first formal recruitment this fall.

InstallationIota Tau

Iota Tau Chapter Installed at Bucknell University

The newest members of Iota Tau Chapter at Bucknell University with Alpha Xi Delta’s National President Sandi Edwards.

Educational Leadership Consultant,Brittany Hartory (right), with IotaTau’s Chapter President, KaitlinCallahan at the colony’s installationbanquet.


Do you prefer?

Monta Johnson,Central Oklahoma ’06

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__Facebook or __Twitter?

__Iced Coffee or __Hot Latté?

__Heels or __Flats?

__Salty or __Sweet?

__Left brained or __Right brained?

In a nutshell…tell us about you. I graduated from the University ofCentral Oklahoma in 2010 and am aninitiate of the Iota Delta Chapter. I aman upper-elementary school teacher atan inner-city school in Oklahoma City.I am the Oklahoma City AlumnaeAssociation President as well as thevolunteer Programs Advisor for theIota Delta Chapter. I also volunteerwith my church leading a club forelementary-age girls. I enjoy reading,hiking, nail polish and especially girlsnights with my Sisters.

Most played song on your iPod:…is probably not a song, but an audiobook, “Pride and Prejudice”. I lovelistening to books while driving,cleaning and grading papers. Mytaste in music; however, is verybroad, so my iPod has everything on it from Katy Perry to Queen.

Finish the sentence: “If it wasnot for Alpha Xi Delta I wouldnot have…”the wonderful support system that I now have in my life. Without the Sisters that I have built lastingrelationships with through theFraternity, I am not sure where I wouldbe at this point in my life. Initially, theyhelped ease my move from my smallhometown to the “big city,” (byOklahoma standards). However, Iwould never have guessed that thesewomen would be such an integral partof my life after college. My Sisterssupport, encourage, help, push andinspire me through the times when Ineed it the most.

You are currently the President ofthe Oklahoma City (OKC) AlumnaeAssociation. Why did you choose tojoin an alumnae association aftercollege and remain involved? As a collegiate member, I only saw asmall part of what being in thealumnae association was about. Ibelieved that this group of womenplanned their group mainly to supportthe college chapter. Once I graduated, Iwanted to continue to support mychapter directly so I joined the OKCAssociation. However, once I joined, I

got to see the wonderful dynamic ofalumnae associations; Sisters frommultiple generations and chapterscoming together not only to look backon their college chapter days but toperpetuate the Sisterhood of Alpha XiDelta on a new level. I was able to seethis organization in a much largerscope. I joined to support my collegechapter, but I stayed because I realizedthat learning, service to others andSisterhood does not end with college,and I hope to help recent graduatescontinue realizing the same thing.

What is the best part of alumnaemembership in Alpha Xi Delta?The best part of alumnaemembership is seeing somethingthat I was, and am, a part of grow,change and prosper. This is true forme looking at my own collegechapter and the fantastictransformation that has happenedthere since the time of my initiation.I also had to opportunity to see thisat National Convention this year inSan Francisco, California, whilebeing updated on all the greatthings happening nationally withAlpha Xi Delta.

Favorite thing about summer:During the school year, my days arevery full. Nearly every night of theweek holds something for me to doonce I have put in a few extra hoursafter the school day ends. I love thatsummer gives me freedom ofschedule. I take this time to planprogramming for our association andthe chapter and to prepare for the nextschool year. It is also a must to fit insome reading by the pool.

Why do you pay your alumnaedues?I cannot put a value on the ideals,principles and people that Alpha XiDelta has placed in my life. I can,however, pay my alumnae dues tocontribute to the support of theFraternity. By paying my dues, I am inpart helping to ensure that futuregenerations are able to get as muchfrom Alpha Xi as I have (in turn,inspiring them to want to give back) aswell as helping to ensure that Alpha XiDelta continues helping womenrealize their potential.

You can Be The Heart of Alpha Xi Delta. Pay youralumnae dues at www.alphaxidelta.org/betheheart.

Alumnae Association DirectoryGet together with Sisters for fun and friendship by joining an alumnae association in yourarea. If there isn’t an association near you, you can start one with at least five interestedalumnae in good standing. Learn more at www.alphaxidelta.org.

ALABAMA

Auburn-OpelikaAmy [email protected]

BirminghamRandi [email protected]

Chattahoochee ValleyAdrienne [email protected]

Huntsville/Madison CountryCatalina [email protected]

Mobile BayAlicia Cochran [email protected]

ARIZONA

PhoenixJessica [email protected]

TucsonMary [email protected]

ARKANSAS

Little RockJessica Brents [email protected]

CALIFORNIA

Diablo ValleyJoan [email protected]

FresnoKimberly [email protected]/alphaxideltafresnoalumnaeassociation

Los AngelesMirai Booth-Onglaalumpresident@gmail.comlaalphaxidelta.blogspot.comfacebook.com/la.alumassociation

Napa ValleyKristin [email protected]

North San Diego CountyAllison [email protected]

SacramentoElizabeth [email protected]

San Fernando ValleySally Smith [email protected]

Santa Clara ValleyGinger [email protected]

StanislausJordan [email protected]

COLORADO

DenverDianne E. [email protected]

Northern ColoradoKimberly Baird [email protected]

Pikes PeakAnn [email protected]

DELAWARE

ChesapeakeLinda [email protected]

PhiladelphiaDiana [email protected]

FLORIDA

Brevard CountyHelen [email protected]

DeLandLyndsey D. [email protected]

JacksonvilleChristy [email protected]

Naples/Marco IslandJacqueline [email protected]

Greater OrlandoAmy Jo [email protected]

Palm BeachThelma Jean Merck [email protected]

TallahasseeJudy [email protected]

TampaBeth [email protected]

GEORGIA

Atlanta North MetroCheryl Johnson [email protected]

Atlanta South MetroKimberly [email protected]

Chattahoochee ValleyAdrienne [email protected]

IDAHO

Treasure ValleyAmy [email protected]

ILLINOIS

Iowa-Illinois Quad Cities Janice [email protected]

Bloomington-NormalSandra [email protected]

City of Chicago Stephanie [email protected]

Chicago North ShoreJean [email protected]

Chicago Northwest SuburbanDeborah [email protected]

Chicago West TownsShari [email protected]

Madison AreaElizabeth Williams [email protected]

RockfordEldora [email protected]

Salt Creek Laura Gahagan [email protected]

SpringfieldJill [email protected]

INDIANA

IndianapolisVivian Schilling [email protected]

IOWA

Iowa CityDana [email protected]

Iowa-Illinois Quad CitiesJanice [email protected]

Mt. Pleasant Jean [email protected]

KENTUCKY

CincinnatiNicole A. [email protected]

LOUISIANA

New OrleansTracey M. [email protected]

MAINE

Southern MaineJamie Deshaiesmainealphaxialums@gmail.commainealphaxialums.wordpress.comfacebook.com/mainealphaxideltaalumnae

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DirectoryAssociation


Maryland MetroSheri [email protected]

MASSACHUSETTS

Greater BostonJill [email protected]

Greater Rhode IslandVictoria [email protected]

Greater WorcesterLisa [email protected]/site/axidworcesteralum

MICHIGAN

Ann ArborMarian S. [email protected]

Western Wayne CountySuellyn H. [email protected]

MINNESOTA

Minneapolis-St. PaulBecky [email protected]

MISSOURI

St. LouisAline [email protected]

NEBRASKA

LincolnKara [email protected]

Omaha MetroKathy [email protected]

NEVADA

Las VegasNicole [email protected]

NEW JERSEY

Northern New JerseyVirginia Drick [email protected]


NEW YORK

BuffaloBarbara [email protected]

RochesterVirginia [email protected]

NORTH CAROLINA

Western North CarolinaMyra [email protected]

TriangleBrandy [email protected]

OHIO

AkronLaura [email protected]

Bowling GreenLinda [email protected]

CincinnatiNicole A. [email protected]

ClevelandMichelle [email protected]

ColumbusMeggin Demski [email protected]

Cuyahoga West ShoreLara [email protected]

DaytonJan Dorrough [email protected]

Newark-GranvilleDonna Butler [email protected]

SpringfieldAmanda [email protected]

ToledoBritney [email protected]

WarrenHeather [email protected]

YoungstownRebecca [email protected]

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma CityMonta [email protected]

TulsaLynne Stanley [email protected]

OREGON

CorvallisJudy [email protected]

PortlandKaren [email protected]/axidpdx

PENNSYLVANIA


PittsburghAlison [email protected]

RHODE ISLAND

Greater Rhode IslandVictoria [email protected]

TENNESSEE

Memphis Kasey [email protected]

NashvilleMichelle W. [email protected]

TEXAS

ArlingtonTerri [email protected]

Bay Area Houston-GalvestonJennie [email protected]

DallasKathy Moore [email protected]

El Paso Del NorteJessica [email protected]/axidepalum

HoustonDarah [email protected]

San Antonio MetroplexMarsha Mabry [email protected]

VIRGINIA


Northern VirginiaElizabeth [email protected]

TidewaterJennifer Pattersonjennifergspatterson@gmail.comtidewateralumnaeassociation.webs.com

WASHINGTON

SeattleMegan [email protected]

WISCONSIN

Greater MilwaukeeMelissa Schinker [email protected]

Madison AreaElizabeth Williams [email protected]

Northwestern WisconsinKelsie [email protected]/groups/nwaa.axid


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Alpha Xi Delta Foundation has received a $1.2 million unrestrictedgift from the estate of Helen Lee Wayne Riddle, Oklahoma ’47. Thelargest in Alpha Xi Delta’s history, this gift will provide support for theFraternity’s priority educational programs that inspire bold andtalented leaders for today and tomorrow.

Helen Lee Wayne Riddle was born February 1, 1926 in Enid,Oklahoma. Her father worked for the railroad and her mothermanaged the local hotel. Lee, an outgoing, energetic young woman,went to the University of Oklahoma where she studied homeeconomics. There she met Edd Riddle, a quiet and very serious young man, who was studying petroleum engineering.

Lee fell in love with Alpha Xi Delta and was initiated into AlphaZeta Chapter at the University of Oklahoma on August 31, 1947. HerAlpha Zeta Sisters remember her sense of humor and bubblypersonality. Lee modeled in college and her Sisters remembernominating her for queen of various campus organizations.

Lee and Edd married in 1951 in Fort Worth. With his work in theoil industry, Lee and Edd lived in Canada and Northern Africa andtraveled throughout the world returning to Texas in retirement. Leeenjoyed travel, new places and sharing her experiences with friendsand family.

Lee passed away in August 2010. Edd had preceeded her in deathten years earlier. In November 2010, Alpha Xi Delta Foundationlearned Lee had named the Foundation in her will. Since they did nothave children, Lee’s estate was shared equally with the organizationsthat shaped her life – the organizations she cared about most – theSalvation Army, the local shelter, two Presbyterian Churches, theUniversity of Oklahoma and Alpha Xi Delta. While never a donor to ourFoundation in her lifetime, Lee made these plans in 1988 and left hergift unrestricted allowing the trustees to use it where it is needed most.

“While this gift brings great joy, we regret we didn’t know aboutLee’s plans for Alpha Xi Delta during her lifetime. None of us will everbe able to say thank you in person. But we will be good stewards ofLee’s gift. She will have a lasting impact on Alpha Xi Delta and helpshape the future for young women. The board considered the best useof these funds and has designated her gift for Alpha Xi Delta’sLeadership Coach and StrengthsQuest™ programs. We are onlybeginning to discover the great things that will be possible with thisadditional funding,” said Foundation Chair Jane Ralston.

Lee’s thoughtful planning shows she believed the Foundationmakes Alpha Xi Delta more valuable to its members and to higher

education. She was sure that her gift would be used well and helpdevelop the community leaders of tomorrow. We are excited about theopportunities this gift will help bring about. Lee Riddle is leaving alasting legacy, ensuring the Alpha Xi Delta experience we love isstrong today and tomorrow. We are deeply grateful for her loyalty,trust and incredible generosity.

Every Alpha Xi Delta should have awill...Remember Alpha Xi Delta in your will.Learn more at www.alphaxidelta.org.

Receives Largest Gift in HistoryAlpha Xi Delta Foundation

Helen Lee Wayne Riddle, Oklahoma ’47, shown here in her graduationphoto from the University of Oklahoma. Helen provided the largest giftin Alpha Xi Delta’s history from her estate.

Foundation



Memorial GiftsThe Alpha Xi Delta Foundation

recognizes Memorial Gifts given

from January 1, 2013, through

August 15, 2013.

Louise Archer, Carroll Universityby Jane Brockway Archer,

Parsons College

Ann Robinson Baird,

Frostburg State Universityby Susan Robinson, Frostburg State University

Carol Lenzi Baumhauer, IndianaUniversity of Pennsylvaniaby Phyllis Rochelle Forte,

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Betty Nichols Blosser,

West Virginia Universityby Linda Sammons Lugar, West Virginia University

Karen Shafer Chacon, University ofNebraska Kearneyby Linda Carskadon Schutte,

University of Nebraska Kearney

Eleanor Woods Crane, Alpha Deuteronby Indianapolis, IN Alumnae Association

Carol Brown Davis, University of Texasby Patricia Taylor Canavan,

University of Texas

Martha O’Neal DeLee, CentenaryCollege of Louisianaby Cornelia DeLee, Alpha Deuteron

Dorothea Wells Dial, daughter of Joyce

Dial Ubl, Ohio Wesleyan Universityby Virginia Drick Messing,

Ohio Wesleyan University

Evelyn Gibbs Dice,

Northwestern Universityby Gail Schaum Overby,

Northwestern University

Mary Knapp Dinard, Syracuse Universityby Jane Barlow Bauer Donegan,

Syracuse University

Nancy Reissfelder Hoppe, SyracuseUniversity

Dorothy Leonard, Syracuse UniversityWalta Williams Parfitt, Syracuse

UniversityMartha Bay Reynolds, Syracuse

UniversityBobbi Foust Stoll, Syracuse University

Laura Jane Dingler, SouthernPolytechnic State Universityby Atlanta-North Metro GA Alumnae

Association

Phyllis Borkowski Eckman,

Purdue Universityby Jeanette Jinks Horrall,

Purdue University

Olive Gabriel Faries, Western Kentucky Universityby Paige Faries, Western Kentucky

UniversityPeggy Smothers Gluski,

University of MichiganIndianapolis, IN Alumnae Association

Kim Starr, University of Kentucky

Mary Nutt Flander, University of Washingtonby Liz Barber Murray, University of Michigan

Rita Downing Fowler,

Indiana Universityby Jeanette Jinks Horrall,

Purdue UniversityIndianapolis, IN Alumnae Association

Doris Anne McNary Onken, Purdue University

Betty French Unkel, The Ohio State University

Bobbie May Wood, Indiana University

Wendy Galvin, University of Hartfordby Ilene Geiger Berg, University of Hartford

Joann Giles, University of South Dakotaby Ramona Fiksdal Bowden, Universityof South Dakota

Charlotte Clark Glynn

by Cynthia Clark Crock,

Iowa State University

Barbara Blaine Grothe, Kansas State Universityby Mary Tutt Allgire, Kansas State University

John Guinan, father of Brenda Guinan

by Brenda Guinan, Albion College

Shirley Parker Hardin, University ofNebraska-Lincolnby Dorothy Steele McKeever, Universityof Nebraska at Omaha

Hermann J. Hassig, father of Ellen

Hassig, California State University,Northridgeby Susan Leeds-Horwitz, CaliforniaState University, Northridge

Jin Kim Hawkins, University of Kansasby Heidi Peirce, University of Kansas

Betsy Brann Hendrickson, Universityof Wisconsinby Philip Hendrickson, husband of

Betsy Brann Hendrickson

Grandma Herbst, grandmother of

Michele Herbst Evink, South DakotaState Universityby Kim Starr, University of Kentucky

Robert Edward Herndon, husband of

Kitty Faries Herndon, WesternKentucky Universityby Indianapolis, IN Alumnae

Association

Marian Machamer Hoke, Kent State Universityby Marian Hoke Knipfer, University of Mount Union

Judy Bethke Holle, University ofWisconsin-Eau Claireby Kathy Gerke Beaver, University ofWisconsin-Eau Claire

Barbara Reinmuth Holloman,

University of Marylandby Chesapeake, MD Alumnae

Association

Sandy Priebe Day, Frostburg State University

Audrey Huthwaite, Frostburg State University

Donna Moxley Isaacs, Frostburg State University

Susan Robinson, Frostburg State University

Harriet Hitchcock Holtman, The OhioState Universityby Edna Talbot Kidd, Universityof Tennessee

Carol Smith Hopkins,

Monmouth Collegeby Pinellas County, FL Alumnae

Association

Cherri Suit Hose, University ofNebraska Kearneyby Linda Carskadon Schutte,

University of Nebraska Kearney

Laura Houren

by Lisa Lanier, University of North Texas

Althea Field Huthwaite, Frostburg State Universityby Pam Gardiner Enger, Frostburg

State UniversityJanet Gleason White, Frostburg

State University

Ruth Swart Kafes, University of Pennsylvaniaby Gail Hanson Olt, University of Pennsylvania

Joan DeLamatre Kailey, University ofNebraska-Lincolnby Margery DeLamatre Sorenson,

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kathleen Donnelly Kelly, University of Washingtonby Betty Fideler Dale, University of South Dakota

Mary Danforth King, University of Wisconsinby Bloomington-Normal, IL

Alumnae Association

James Kuntz, husband of Helen

Hartley Kuntz

by Helen Hartley Kuntz, OhioWesleyan University


Anna-Marie Charlotte Lerch,

daughter of Heather Roberts Lerch

by Central New Jersey Alumnae

Panhellenic Association

Heather Roberts Lerch, Rider University

Eleanor Roberts, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Barbara Magnuson, University ofNebraska at Omahaby Jane Schauss, University of Mount Union

Gloria Slagle McGrath-Aden,

University of Nebraska Kearneyby Linda Carskadon Schutte, University of Nebraska Kearney

Linda McMahan, University of Texasby Patricia Taylor Canavan, Universityof Texas

Beverly Keister Morlok-Finger,

Coe Collegeby Eleanor Richardson Lyons,

University of KentuckyKay Thurman, Washington University

Juana Muniz, University of Texas-El Pasoby Kristin Mena, University of Texas-El Paso

Margaret Thompson Murphy, WestVirginia Universityby Celeste Nabers Douglass, University of Alabama

Rudy Oras, father of Barbara Oras

Blatchford, Northern Illinois Universityby Cindy Rossi Kass, Northern Illinois University

Kim Starr, University of Kentucky

Zelma Patchin, University of Oklahomaby Jill Shrontz Tenzythoff, Oklahoma State University

Marilyn Herbertz Payne, CulverStockton Collegeby Sally Schuck, Iowa Wesleyan College

Jane Berkey Peterson, University of Washingtonby Carol Woodworth Root, Universityof Wisconsin

Harriett Wiedebusch Raese,

West Virginia Universityby Alpha Xi Delta House Association

Helen Banda Ralsten,

Marshall Universityby Nancy Miller Lince,

Marshall University

Alice Sutherland Rividan,

Monmouth Collegeby Lois Gradous Myers,

Monmouth College

Lawrence & Opal Sabo, parents of

Karen Sabo Indusi

by Karen Sabo Indusi, LIU Post

Gretchen Grove Saltz, Bowling GreenState Universityby Nancy Brown Brockman, BowlingGreen State University

Carolyn Ferguson Sherrill, WesternCarolina Universityby Dorothy Sheldon Williams, WesternCarolina University

Margaret Slocum, Georgia State Universityby Atlanta-North Metro, GA Alumnae

Association

Atlanta-South Metro, GA Alumnae

Association

Suzanne Macintyre Boylan, Georgia Institute of Technology

Debbie Brockman, Georgia State University

Patsy Fostvedt Chastain, University of West Georgia

Susan Buhay Du Part, WesternKentucky University

Rigby Guiney Duncan, Marshall University

Norma Stewart Ford, Georgia State University

Leah Heil, Georgia Institute of Technology

Cenie Bagley Jackson, Georgia State University

Linda Kotowski, Florida State UniversityDanielle Lepley Lambert, Georgia State

UniversityRene Trammell Lanier, Georgia

State UniversityLesley Conway Maggiore, Georgia

State UniversityLynette Raville Mathews, Georgia

Institute of Technology

Marsha Moore McOsker, Georgia State University

Sara Pullis Molnar, Ferris StateUniversity

Tracy Andersen Roberts, Georgia State University

Alethia Bigbie Thompson, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology

Melissa Moore Townley, Georgia State University

Gail Brooks Turk, Georgia State University

Mary Neal Wall, Georgia Southern University

Janice Nease Wittschiebe, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology

Nancy Durig Spayde, Bethany Collegeby Margaret Cox Johnson, West Liberty University

Martha Davies Stone, Randolph-Macon Collegeby Jane Stone, Ohio WesleyanUniversity

Lois Kopper Stump, Kansas State Universityby Samantha Sours Sample,

Embry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity-Prescott

Madelyn Schroeder Sundquist,

Purdue Universityby Alice Pishan Croner,

Monmouth CollegeJeanette Jinks Horrall,

Purdue University

Liz Tarpey, Georgia Institute of Technologyby Corey Aitken, Georgia Institute

of TechnologySinclair Anderson, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Atlanta-North Metro, GA Alumnae

Association, Shannon Barnes, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology

Amber Bennett, Georgia Institute of Technology

Kathleen Bernhard, Georgia Institute of Technology

Beth Blauvelt, Georgia Institute of Technology

Casey Bowden, Georgia Institute of TechnologyBethany Burton, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Mike & Keli Davies, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Susan Davies, Georgia Institute of Technology

Laura Dikman, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta

Kathleen Duffy, Georgia Institute of Technology

Rigby Guiney Duncan, MarshallUniversity

Sarah Eck, Georgia Institute of Technology

Marissa Fisher, Georgia Institute of Technology

Robyn Flegal, Georgia Institute of Technology

Bill & Penny Flegal, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Kathryn Fulk, Georgia Institute of Technology

Laura Kitashima Giglio, Georgia Institute of Technology

Jonathan Grobani, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Lindsey Hubbard, Georgia Institute of Technology

Jess Hunt, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta

Caroline Johnson, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Pat & Rick Kerns, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Jessica LaForge, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Rebecca Larsen, Georgia Institute of Technology

Megan Lebanowski, Georgia Institute of Technology

Stacey Mahaffey, Georgia Institute of Technology

Kay Kinney McKenna, Georgia Instituteof Technology

Alex Monroe, Georgia Institute of Technology

Leigh Nash, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta

Josephine Nord, Georgia Institute of Technology

Akhila Rajaram, Georgia Institute of Technology

Renee Redington, Friend of

Alpha Xi Delta

Laurie Reed, Georgia Institute of Technology

Stacey Sarris Sapp, Georgia Institute of Technology

Jarrett Skov, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta

Tabatha Pilgrim Thompson, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology

Joy Vaughan, Georgia Institute of Technology


Kathryn Huitt Vernon, Georgia Institute of Technology

Elizabeth Vila, Georgia Institute of Technology

Sarah Walker, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta

Cheryl Johnson Weldon, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology

James Wells, Friend of Alpha Xi Delta

Janice Nease Wittschiebe, Georgia Institute of Technology

Meagan Wood, Georgia Institute of Technology

Marilyn Sloan Thompson, The OhioState Universityby Jan Dorrough Austin, Wright

State UniversityDayton, OH Alumnae Association

Carol Creed Wells, Ohio Universityby Carol Wells Paul, Ohio University

Mary Wells, East Carolina Universityby Judyth Eargle Hustrulid, East Carolina University

Candice Wicks

by Lisa Lanier, University of North Texas

Daphne Wright, Southern PolytechnicState Universityby Patsy Fostvedt Chastain, University

of West GeorgiaCourtney Hankins Fluty, Texas State

University-San MarcosAmanda Benson Hicks, Southern

Polytechnic State University Iota Theta Chapter, Southern

Polytechnic State UniversityJackie Ryan, Southern Polytechnic

State UniversitySandy Keim Shackelford, University

of Georgia

Isabelle Wright, mother of Bobbie

Wright Lowe, Frostburg StateUniversityby Sandy Priebe Day, Frostburg State University

Nieske Zwarensteyn Zabriskie,

Michigan State Universityby Doris Bolton Knight,

Washington University

Honor GiftsThe Alpha Xi Delta Foundation

recognizes Honor Gifts given from

January 1, 2013, through August

15, 2013.

1985-86 Chapter Consultantsby Ann Gronewold Percy, MichiganState University

Alpha Eta Pledge Class of 1975, Purdue Universityby Kathleen Burns, Purdue University

Alpha Kappa Chapter, Kansas StateUniversityby Kathy Nicklaus Owrey, HendersonState University

Alpha Xi Delta Pittsburgh Alumnae Membersby Rose Vachon Kunkel Roarty,Ohio University

Alpha Xi Delta Staff, Past & Presentby Jackie Lyerly, Alpha Deuteron

Claressa Moreland Basile,Alpha Deuteronby Lemar Moreland Frank,Purdue University

Breanna Bayer, Slippery RockUniversityby Evonne Carawan, North CarolinaState University

Evonne Carawan, North Carolina State Universityby Jane Fursey Ralston, University of Mount Union

Chesapeake, MD Alumnae Association,for their 40th anniversaryby Pam Gardiner Enger, Frostburg

State UniversitySusan Robinson, Frostburg State

University

Delta Phi Chapter, University ofCharlestonby Doris Muller Burton, University of Charleston

Sandi Edwards, University of Kentuckyby Jane Fursey Ralston, University of Mount Union

Epsilon Pi Chapter, Jacksonville State Universityby Kathy Nicklaus Owrey, Henderson State University

Suzanne Erickson, University of Texasby Kathy Moore Dwight, University of Texas

Martha Geppert, University of Illinois by Jane Fursey Ralston, University ofMount Union

Virginia Edsall Giffin, Denison Universityby Lucy Ward Bodnar,Stetson University

Dale & Barbara Warman WilsonGilbertson, University of Michigan, fortheir 50th wedding anniversaryby Krystn Gilbertson Aversa, MichiganState University

Peggy Greene, Stetson Universityby Laurie Howard Felton, Universityof Virginia

Meghan Griffith, daughter of MargaretMiesiaszek Griffithby Margaret Miesiaszek Griffith, Western Carolina University

Michelle Soderquist Hartnett,University of Nebraska-Lincolnby Jane Fursey Ralston, Universityof Mount Union

Cathy Ball Hehman, University of Texasby Kathy Moore Dwight, Universityof Texas

Amanda Hendry, University of CentralFlorida, March 2013 FVP of the Monthby Omega Financial, Inc.

Isabel Hennessee, daughter of TressaHall Hennessee, Western CarolinaUniversity, for her birthby Stephanie Goodell, Western Carolina University

Carolyn Hodgson, University ofDelaware, January 2013 FVP of the Monthby Omega Financial, Inc.

Iota Iota Chapter, Greensboro Collegeby Krista Connelly, Greensboro College

Iota Mu Chapter, Lycoming Collegeby Susan Yerkes, Lycoming College

Iota Zeta Class of ’04, WingateUniversityby Christina Bakker, WingateUniversity

Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio NorthernUniversityby Jane Fursey Ralston, University of Mount Union

Lorelie Kerr, daughter of LaurenShepherd-Kerr, Southern PolytechnicState Universityby T.J. Merck Parker, Georgia Southern University

Marian Hoke Knipfer, University ofMount Unionby Monday Bridge Club

Jennifer Emerick Kuntz, University ofNorthern Iowaby Indianapolis, IN AlumnaeAssociation

Jennifer Bellas Lee, Old DominionUniversityby Jane Fursey Ralston, University of Mount Union

Nadine Leisz, Baldwin Wallace Universityby Margaret Payne Greene,Stetson University

Marjie Gardner Mader, SoutheastMissouri State Universityby Amy Holobyn, Indiana UniversitySouth Bend

Sue Eicher Mamber, Kent StateUniversityby Carrie Kashawlic, Ohio NorthernUniversity

Isabel Bickett Marshall, MonmouthCollege, for her 99th birthdayby Karen Ogorzalek,Monmouth College

Elena Marten, Pennsylvania StateUniversity, February 2013 FVP of the Monthby Omega Financial, Inc.

April Martens, University of Nebraskaat Omaha, December 2012 FVP of the Monthby Omega Financial, Inc.

Becky Allan Maurer, University of Iowaby Jamee Maurer Klein, University of Northern Iowa

Geraldine McNamara Mayer, Ohio Universityby Charlotte Richards Forquer,Ohio University

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Alumnae Associationby Pam Gardiner Enger,Frostburg State University

Norma Matthews Morgan, FrostburgState University, for 50 years as anAlpha Xi Deltaby Kelly Morgan Griffin, Frostburg State University

Patricia Mohr Mueller, University of Mount Unionby Cleveland Area PanhellenicAssociation


Rachel Mullen, Christian Brothers Universityby Hilda Chase Mullen, Memphis State University

Pat Neffby Morgan Neff, Kent State University

Sheri Edwards O’Connell, University of Maryland by Evonne Carawan, North CarolinaState University

Sondra Hicks Pettus, Western CarolinaUniversityby Margaret Kiernan Witt, Western Carolina University

Beth Henning Polizzotto, University of Illinoisby Jane Fursey Ralston, University of Mount Union

Susannah Prucka, SouthwesternUniversityby Jane Fursey Ralston, Universityof Mount Union

Rho Centennial 2012, University ofNebraska-Lincolnby Gina Todero Mangine, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tessa Riley, Ohio Northern Universityby Sue Riley Fackler, The Ohio State University

Rose Vachon Kunkel Roarty, Ohio Universityby Sandra Gurgon Brand, PennsylvaniaState University

Beverly Case Rorer, University ofPennsylvaniaby Bobbie Wright Lowe, FrostburgState University

Lisa Janssens Rud, Iowa StateUniversity, for her birthdayby Kay Thurman,Washington University

Marianne Moritz Russo, CaliforniaState University, Northridgeby Jane Fursey Ralston, Universityof Mount Union

Jane Wilkens Schroeder, University of Nebraska-Lincolnby Emily Wray Stander, Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln

Emma Elizabeth Shettling, daughter ofJessica Guy Shettling, University ofWest Georgia, for her birthby T.J. Merck Parker, Georgia Southern University

Olivia Grace Shettling, daughter ofJessica Guy Shettling, University ofWest Georgia, for her birthby T.J. Merck Parker, Georgia Southern University

Charlotte Slate, University of NewHampshireby Evonne Carawan, North Carolina State University

Mary Ruth Hadley Snyder,Purdue Universityby Indianapolis, IN

Alumnae AssociationJane Fursey Ralston, University of

Mount Union

Leslie Storey, Texas Wesleyan Universityby Jane Fursey Ralston, Universityof Mount Union

Jane Hooper Sutton, Western Carolina Universityby Andrea Wikstrom, Friend ofAlpha Xi Delta

Chelsie Smith Woods, West VirginiaWesleyan Collegeby Melinda Lapan, West VirginiaWesleyan College

Linda Bernd Wrench,Indiana Universityby Betty French Unkel, The Ohio State University


From the Archives

Recruitment, Recruitment,Recruitment!

Let’s celebrate one of our favorite times of the year with thisphoto from our Gamma Alpha Chapter at San Diego State

University. In the spring of 1989, Sisters put on their pirate gearand set out to recruit new members for our Sisterhood.

Good luck to all of our chapters as they kick off recruitment season this fall!



Jane Henson

the Life of CelebratingJane Henson


Jane Nebel Henson, Maryland ’52, met Jim Henson in a puppetry class at theUniversity of Maryland, where she was amember of our Beta Eta Chapter, and soonafter became an integral creative andbusiness partner in what would becomethe world famous Muppets.

As a fine arts education major studying at the University ofMaryland in 1954, Jane shared with Jim Henson a unique approachto puppetry that is joyful and sophisticated. While still anundergraduate, Jim Henson was offered a spot on the local NBCaffiliate in Washington, D.C., WRC-TV, and asked Jane to join him asa co-performer and creator.

The television show, “Sam and Friends”, began to attract an enthusiastic audience. It wasn’t long before the Muppets were making special guest appearances on the top variety shows of the time.

Jane graduated in 1955, but continued working with Jim Henson at WRC-TV as a performer, puppet designer/builder andbusiness partner.

Jane worked on “Sam and Friends” until it ended in 1961, thoughless actively after she and Jim married in 1959. “When we startedhaving babies, I always worked a little bit, but we very soon knew thatwe needed more people, and Jim had wanted to bring in other people,anyway,” she said in a CNN interview in 1999.

Within the next five years, Jane gave birth to Lisa Henson (1960),Cheryl Henson (1961), Brian Henson (1963) and John Henson (1965).Heather Henson was born in 1970.

Jim Henson went on to create characters such as Big Bird, Kermit,Bert and Ernie and Cookie Monster. The Muppets later became atelevision show and a series of movies that earned him multipleEmmy Awards.

In addition to her work on the Muppets, Jane continued herstudies in fine art at Catholic University in Washington, D.C.

Years later, the family would live in Greenwich, Connecticut,where Jane was assistant art teacher at the Mead School for HumanDevelopment. She continued her official association with The JimHenson Company and actively participated in the company as itbecame an important global family entertainment organization,collaborating with Jim Henson on a number of projects that includedthe traveling museum exhibit The Art of The Muppets, and TheMuppet Show on Tour and Sesame Street Live arena stage shows.Known for her keen eye for spotting puppeteer talent, Jane alsobecame the point of entry to the company for many top puppeteers.

Jane also served on the board of The Jim Henson Foundation,founded in 1982 by Jim Henson to promote and develop the art ofpuppetry and presently headed by Cheryl Henson. Each year theFoundation introduces thousands of adults and families to puppetrythrough grant-making and public awareness efforts. Since itsinception, the Foundation has awarded more than 675 grants to morethan 300 American puppet artists for the creation and developmentof new work. In 1992, Jane funded and founded The Jim HensonLegacy, to conserve, preserve and present the artistic contribution ofJim Henson. In 2001, she created the Jane Henson Foundation, whereshe continued her philanthropic work.

Jane also co-founded The National Puppetry Conference at theEugene O’Neill Theater Center, where she displayed a notable talentfor discovering new performers and supporting their work. Herassociation with the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, the UnionInternationale dela Marionette (UNIMA), Puppetry Guild of GreaterNew York, the University of Maryland Alumni Association, TheCenter for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia, The Paley Center in NewYork and The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American Historyhas brought many awards and honors to Jane.

Sadly, Jane Henson entered Chapter Eternal on April 2, 2013 at theage of 78 after a battle with cancer.

A portion of this article was previously published by The Jim HensonCompany.

Pictured on opposite page left: Jane Henson in Florida, 2012. Photo by Dave Pressler. © The Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © Disney. All Rights

Reserved. | Pictured on opposite page top right: Jane Henson in the 1980s with Kermit the Frog and Yorick from Sam and Friends. © The Jim Henson Company.

All Rights Reserved. Copyright © Disney. All Rights Reserved. | Pictured on opposite page bottom right: Jane Henson with Jim Henson and the cast of Sam andFriends, Washington, DC, c. 1960. Photo by Del Ankers. © The Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © Disney. All Rights Reserved.


The summer 2013 Chapter Eternalincludes all the names of Sisterswhose passing was reported toFraternity Headquarters betweenFebruary 1, 2013 and May 31, 2013.Sisters are listed alphabetically in chapter order, along with their initiation year. To notify theFraternity of a Sister’s passing,please send an obituary notice,memorial service pamphlet or otherwritten confirmation to Alpha XiDelta Fraternity Headquarters.

Beta ChapterIowa Wesleyan CollegeShirley Ruth Blum ’45Elda Gabeline Deffer ’43Joan Audrey Blum Kephart ’50Belva Joy Leighty ’38Harriet Ethel Fansher Messer ’38

Gamma ChapterUniversity of Mount UnionRebecca Muriel Gallagher

Huntsman ’70

Delta ChapterBethany CollegeJean Carol McCroba Harper ’40Elizabeth M. Lewis Thompson ’40

Zeta ChapterWittenberg UniversityMartha Janer Teeter Arnholt ’38

Eta ChapterSyracuse UniversityCarolyn Cole Trenbath Marx ’62

Theta ChapterUniversity of WisconsinElizabeth Lou Brann

Hendrickson ’42Janet Reinhold Huebner ’46Darline L. Petersen Parvin ’63Janis Lee Stockman Simonds ’55

Iota ChapterWest Virginia UniversityBarbara Jean Knight Grow ’41

Kappa ChapterUniversity of IllinoisLois Lorraine Stuenkel

Armstrong ’52Jane Brackett Hedges ’54

Mu ChapterUniversity of MinnesotaNorinne Mary Schultz

McCarthy ’47

Nu ChapterUniversity of WashingtonGayle Myers Jones ’54Kathleen Mary Donnelly Kelly ’40Mary Katherine Putra ’66

Omicron ChapterUniversity of California, BerkeleyBetty Ann Martin Caudron ’47Rose Fern Mauzy Russell ’38

Pi ChapterOhio UniversityCarol Lynn Detwiler McKeon ’71Alice Jane Snyder Rishel ’42

Rho ChapterUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnKatherine Redman Austin ’29Lois Kathryn Cooper Gunn ’36LuAnn Williams Knutzen ’44JoAnn Jean Grasmisk Kuncl ’45Janet Rae Gates Peister ’55Virginia Clare Gartrell

Rippeteau ’40Fern Steuteville Wilson ’37

Sigma ChapterUniversity of IowaShirley Horak Walch ’57

Tau ChapterUniversity of New HampshireAlice L. Gordon Grindle ’38

Phi ChapterAlbion CollegeHarriet Evelyn Ludwig Davis ’38Genevieve E Wright Sirey ’22

Psi ChapterThe Ohio State UniversityKarlene Marie Stark Coyan ’61Inez R. Roberts Harris ’46Nancy Lou Keever Oswalt ’45Charlotte Dean Moelchert Tyler ’39

Omega ChapterStetson UniversityEleanor A Warner Baldwin ’38Jean Lorraine Rogy Strickland ’40

Alpha Beta ChapterCornell UniversityPatricia Johannsen Edlund ’50Elizabeth W Olesen Garvas ’38Agnes A Hurley Majilton ’42

Alpha Gamma ChapterCoe CollegeBeverly Ann Keister

Morlok-Finger ’46

Alpha Delta ChapterOregon State UniversityMiriam Rosalie Belshaw Eaton ’47

Alpha Eta ChapterPurdue UniversityGertrude Meenan Loy ’53

Alpha Theta ChapterNorthwestern UniversityCarol Joan Hardy Granskog ’53

Alpha Kappa ChapterKansas State UniversityMargaret Roosa Payne ’53

Alpha Mu ChapterOhio Wesleyan UniversityElizabeth Jane Carlson Bower ’36Dorothy G. Grose Ingalls ’40Gwendolyn Jones Nunn ’41Ruth Suzanne Peter Wray ’41

Alpha Xi ChapterUniversity of California, Los AngelesDoris Ann Wade Dey ’46

Alpha Pi ChapterMiddlebury CollegeBarbara Jean Holme Conroe ’50

Alpha Rho ChapterAllegheny CollegeGloria Charlott Allen Bernella ’45

Chapter Eternal


Alpha Phi ChapterUniversity of PennsylvaniaJoanne Mateer Weaver-Stroh ’49

Alpha Psi ChapterUniversity of DenverCharlene Brainard Rich ’45

Alpha Omega ChapterFlorida State UniversityJo Anne Potts Harvey ’44

Beta Gamma ChapterCentenary College of LouisianaBetty Jean Ferguson Robertson ’45

Beta Epsilon ChapterMonmouth CollegeCarol Sue Smith Hopkins ’55

Beta Eta ChapterUniversity of Maryland Jane Ann Nebel Henson ’52Esther LaRue Mullinix Walter ’38

Beta Theta ChapterMichigan State UniversityElizabeth Latim Rigg Chase ’45Rachael Mirriam Minges

DeLonge ’34Nieske G. Zwarensteyn

Zabriskie Bowman ’63

Beta Iota ChapterLouisiana State UniversityBillie Letchworth Wire ’66Genora Caroline Wire ’63

Beta Lambda ChapterPennsylvania State UniversityLorraine Ann Gladus Adams ’52

Beta Nu ChapterCulver Stockton CollegeMarilyn Jeane Herbertz Payne ’49

Beta Xi ChapterMarietta CollegeMildred Frances Kotlan Kolar ’56Dorothy Jean Cohen Netta ’50

Beta Pi ChapterIndiana UniversityMargaret L Sullivan Dulin ’51

Beta Sigma ChapterWest Virginia Wesleyan CollegeRuth Crane Thornhill ’48

Beta Upsilon ChapterUniversity of Rhode IslandRuth Ann Christ Najarian

Asadorian ’53

Beta Psi ChapterCarroll UniversitySarah Elizabeth Jones Caldwell ’49

Beta Omega ChapterMemphis State UniversityMarilyn Joyce Norman Gilbert ’50

Gamma Beta ChapterMarshall UniversityMary Anne Glasgow Cromartie ’63Jeannette Clay Hash ’50

Gamma Psi ChapterFrostburg State UniversityVirginia Michelle Dike Baer ’82

Delta Beta ChapterSouthwestern CollegeTrudy Kay Reimers Harris ’63

Delta Gamma ChapterUniversity of Nebraska KearneyGayle Lee Skiles Johnson ’63

Delta Nu ChapterIndiana University ofPennsylvaniaMary Ellen Hrebar Tutelo ’63

Delta Xi ChapterGeorgia State UniversityMargaret Emily Slocum ’63

Delta Pi ChapterDefiance CollegeDiane Elizabeth Sanborn Rice ’84

Epsilon Mu ChapterUniversity of Northern ColoradoNannette Jean White Schwartz ’72

Epsilon Omicron ChapterOklahoma State UniversityJeanette Foster Bradshaw ’69

Epsilon Phi ChapterIowa State UniversityElizabeth Jeanne Spalding

Skrdla ’72

Theta Omega ChapterNew Mexico State UniversityRachel Lee Howell ’05

Iota Theta ChapterSouthern Polytechnic StateUniversityDaphne Rochelle Wright ’09


Living Our Symphony

The term “sisterhood” became a part ofmy life long before I knew of Alpha XiDelta. My family has always been close.Since the day of her birth, my cousin Lisaand I have been sisters and soul mates. Itwasn’t until I came to the University ofIllinois and joined the Kappa Chapter ofAlpha Xi Delta that I really began tocherish the sisterhood I had with Lisa andthe amazing women that have joined mylife since.

On January 9, 2011, Lisa was diagnosed with stage-fivebrain cancer. With only a year separating us in age, it was my immediate response to be by her side as much aspossible. To keep her spirits up, we talked about the sillythings all girls in college want to talk about. One of themain topics we always loved to discuss was myinvolvement in my new sorority. Through my stories, shefelt as if she was living a normal life. She was more thanhappy to accompany me to my semi-formal as my date,and she instantly fell in love with the women of mychapter. How could she not? As time went on and things progressed for the worse, she never stoppedshining her light and trying to live through the stories Ibrought home of our beloved chapter. These strangewomen that she had met only on a few occasions becamethe highlighted topic of our conversations.

On December 26, 2012, after almost two years offighting, my beloved Lisa unfortunately lost her battle withcancer. Though not all of the girls knew her as I did, theyall gave my family and me such amazing support and love.More than I could have ever asked for. When you stand ina room of women who love you like no one can explain, theweight of your grief lightens as everyone tries to help holdup your world. My Kappa Chapter Sisters broughtconversation and laughter to Lisa’s life when cancer wastrying to take it over. And these amazing ladies willcontinue to help me with this loss for the rest of my life.Lisa taught me about Sisterhood and how to love another,not just as a friend but as a true soul mate. Alpha Xi Deltawill help me carry out what Lisa has taught me and willhelp guide me in such a dark time. I am forever grateful to,not only these women, but to every woman in ourFraternity. A good story with a good laugh can change alife more than anyone could really imagine.

This story has certainly changed the lives of thewomen I know, and maybe this can help us all rememberthe importance of Sisterhood and the ties it makes withpeople who possibly don't know our rituals or our songs.Lisa didn't know them, but yet she loved these women likeshe was in on some kind of secret, a secret only we reallyknew about. Maybe she was the one who taught, not onlyme, but my chapter about true friendship and laughter.

July 26 marks the six-month anniversary of my dearLisa’s passing. The only people I can think to have by myside are my Kappa Chapter Sisters. To remember Lisa, wewill reminisce, eat some of her favorite food and check inon how our lives have changed, but most of all, we willlaugh. We will laugh to remember - remember who Lisatruly was and what she loved most in this world.

By Lillie Holman, Illinois ’11

Sis•ter•hoodThe relationship between sisters.The feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women.


Pictured left: Lillie (left) and Lisa (right) attended a Relay for Life event last July. | Pictured bottom left: Lillie and her Kappa Chapter Sisters attendedthe first annual Voices Against Brain Cancer 5K in Chicago in May 2013 that honored Lisa and her family. | Pictured bottom center: Lisa (left) andLillie (right) enjoying a vacation in Michigan a year after her diagnosis. | Pictured bottom right: Lillie and her new member class on Bid Day 2013.

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