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Spring jamian 1 f'^ Summer March 1 A 1 5 1997 Circle of Excellence Winners FaU July 1 Recognition of alumnae chapters who have excelled in Winter October 1 W efficiency and sei^ice to community. Editors t^lll Editor: Susan Hamilton Cirant wM 1 8 The Time for Reform is at Hand 12737 E. Euclid Drive Englewood, CO 80111-6445 Substance free housing and changes in the Greek 303-799-1874 J organizations. e-mail: prdir@gammaphibcta-hq.()rg \ hl^ ' Feature Editor: v^ '^1 Fh> His Donaldson Choat 2li6S. 113th Ave. 20 And Then Flew Omaha, NE 68144 They

Alumnae/Collegiate News Editor: Designing your own financial path after divorce. Kristin Wiggin Ciolberg Departments 2314 Stone Creek Lane West (^hanhas.sen, .VIN 5531"' 24 A President's Reunion�An Idea Worth Graphic Artist: Jody Toth Business Manager: Ideas on Issues Copying! Marjon' Mills Shupert International Headquarters 3 Spanning 62 years, sisters share stories and sisterhood. Founders Collegiate T^ews The Fund: Tomorrow's Helen M. Dodge Ferguson 30 Loyalty Building 4 Frances E. Haven Moss Leaders E. Adeline Curtis Mar>' A. Bingham Willoughby Alumnae News Scholarship and Fellowship award winners for the 1997-98 school year. International Council 10

International President: L c:ena Bnmskill Rice Women & Health National Panhellenic Conference Delegate: 34 One Moon, Many Stars Betty Ahlemeyer Quick 16 Convention 1998 Financial Vice President: Samira Rctlkc Naunian Memorial Gifts Collegiate Vice President: Tern Kennedy Brigg.s 22 Alumnae Vice President: .Sharon Witt Dunham

Membership Vice President: In Memoriam \ Kki Carlson Read Executive Director: Marjory Mills Shupert 23 Member-at-Large: jacki Hnnis Falkenrotli In Celebration Gamma Phi Beta (USPS 137-620). The Crescent is published quarterly in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer 27 by Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, CO 801 1 1-6445. Subscnption price is $6.00. PACEsetters Produced in the U.S.A. by Maury Boyd and Associates. Periodicals at CO and additional postage paid Englewood, 28 mailing offices. Copyright 1998, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Crescent, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Engle wood, CO 801 11 -6445. Pnnted in the U.S.A. Subscribers: Send changes of address, notices of marriages and deaths to Gamma Phi Beta Soronty, 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, CO 801 1 1-6445. Phone: 303-799-1874. Sisters from the L'liiiersity of Ole/ahoma and the men of Fax: 303-799-1876. Pi Kappa Alpha sing and dance to raise money to support Citizens Caring for Children andfor child abuse. Read Collegiate News pages 4-9for the positit'e side of Greek life on campus today. Member of the College Fraternity Editors Association

Winter 1998 Good News About Sororities

By Betty Ahlemeyer Quick, National Panhellenic Conference Delegate

read the articles and seen the What are the greatest challenges that participate in Alumnae PanheUenics. We'vetelevision shows. Most of the informa for Greek organizations? You are contributing to die success of the tion about sororities has been Greek community on many campuses. negative. Alcohol abuse and the health and safety When I meet with Gamma Phis and others issues that arise from that abuse are very who know I am a national board sorority real concerns. How does Gamma Phi Beta member, I am often asked; Research also shows the majority of compare with other NPC groups? women as well as � Is membership in sororities declining? today's college students, NPC does not encourage ranking of mem are concerned about a � What are the greatest challenges for men, getting good ber groups. We, as members of Gamma Phi Greeks and what is being done to help job after graduation. They are looking at all Beta, can measure ourselves by how weU we resolve these challenges? aspects of college life to decide what will are fulfilling our Mission Statement, which help them achieve their goal. There is a is: "To foster a environment that � How does Gamma Phi Beta compare nurturing need to balance the often women to achieve with other sororities? "party" image provides the opportunity associated with Greeks, with one which their potential through life-long commitment Are sororities alive and shows that scholarship, leadership, friend to inteUectual growth, individual worth and weU in 1997? ship and ethical behavior are the basis for service to humanity." Greek organizations. In of the Gamma Phi Beta Defmitely! In the 1995-97 biennium, 1996-97, 89% National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters made quota. We congratulate them are we to resolve for their success and welcome member groups grew from 3,01 1,792 to What doing warmly every new member to our sisterhood. 3,167,175 members. In that two year time these challenges? Our period 157,205 women joined sororities, a The national organizations, as well as scholarship program encourages inteUectual of our are 5.22% increase! NPC member groups have colleges and universities, have programs growth. Many chapters above the aU-women's Our 2,920 collegiate chapters in the U.S. and designed to educate students about these campus average. PACE are to life Canada. Ninety were established in 1995-97. issues. NPC is sponsoring a values-based risk programs developed provide skiUs education. The Gamma Phi Beta There are 5,251 alumnae chapters around management program entitled "Something philan for stresses the world. In the last two years, 182 new of Value." Joint programming makes certain thropy, special camping girls, service to of our alumnae alumnae chapters were established. Women sorority members hear a consistent message humanity. Many and also have local are joining sororities and continuing their about risky behaviors. coUegiate chapters service support after graduation. Also, the National Panhellenic Conference community projects they support. The 1 issue of U.S. News and Additionally, seven campuses that had and the National Interfratemity Conference September World ranked 489 of the more than no sororities or had local sororities invited Substance Free Task Force has developed a Report 2,000 and and univer NPC groups to establish chapters in 1996-97. plan to promote alcohol-free housing facili pubUc private coUeges sities in the U.S. Gamma Phi Beta has 106 That brings the number of College ties and help curb underage drinking among in the U.S. are in PanheUenics to approximately 630. sorority and fraternity members. Laura chapters (Four chapters Canada.) are on those The Research Initiative, a study conduct MayvUle, Gamma Phi Beta, is a member of Eighty-five chapters ranked The lists the ed by the highly respected Center for this Task Force. NPC member groups have campuses. magazine top 25 national universities and Gamma Advanced Social Research at the University long had alcohol-free housing facilities, as pubUc Phi Beta has on of the of Missouri, showed that fraternities and has Farmhouse Fraternity. Three men's chapters 15 campuses. Gamma Phi Beta has members! sororities do more than build a strong bond fraternities. Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Nu and quality As one of the members of of enduring friendship. Approximately 2,200 Phi Gamma Delta, are working with their founding NPC, PanheUenic has become a basic college and university graduates were con collegiate chapters to achieve that by the cooperation Gamma Phi Beta tenet. Gamma Phi Beta is tacted during this study. The study shows year 2000. They are to be applauded and well, as are the other 25 NPC member that Greek affiliated men and women are supported for their desire to provide their doing Yes, there are As more likely to volunteer and be active in members with a safe, healthy living groups. chaUenges. members of we are civic affairs during adulthood. They are also environment. NPC, working together to resolve them. Share the news with more likely to be involved in college organi The 240 Alumnae PanheUenics contributed good friends and zations than non-Greeks. They are more like over $300,000.00 to scholarships in 1996-97. your encourage women to become of the Greek ly to contribute financially, and do so in They are working to encourage leadership part system. ^ greater amounts, to charitable and non-profit and foster an academic environment. A organizations and religious groups. special thank you to the Gamma Phi Betas

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University of Nebraska members report a busy fall semester beginning with an incredibh successful msh. They also completed a weekend of compicking, a ftmdraiscr tliat provides mone> for Camp Scchelt. The chapter is al.so looking forward to homecoming,

" �Ranch Dance and the Parents Weekend hog roast.

Sisters from the Uruversity of Washington participated in a new philanthropic activity for the chapter, a 24 hour waUc-a-thon called "Relay for Life." The chap ter rallied twelve fraternities to

the cause and contributed to the The forty-four new members at Kansas State beading for a swim to celebrate Bid Day. $5,500 raised. All proceeds went to the Fred Hutchinson cancer research center Bradley University has a lot to celebrate! They just welcomed The members in Oklahoma 43 fantastic new members to the City are cagerh awaiting the chapter, llicy are also preparing groundbreaking for the new for Greek Week and their philan- Panhellenic quadrangle. Building tliropy rock-a-thon. Sisters and of the quadrangle was established members of other organizations after the current Panhellenic Hall rock in rocking chairs for 24 hours was declared condemned. The to benefit cerebral palsy. The quadrangle will house the three chapter is also planning their 50- current sororities: Gamma Phi year celebration on the Bradley Beta, Alpha Phi and Alpha Chi campus. Omega, and will welcome back Sisters from Bradley linirersity gear upfor the Creek Week Air Delta Zeta to occupy the fourth The chapter at Mankato State Band competition. The sisters selected American baseball as house. The wiU be a chapter has been busy participating in their theme. meeting on campus until March of Dimes walk-a-thon, and completion in August of 1998. sponsoring an all-you-can-eat roast fundraiser, and developed msh with workshops, retreats The chapter also reports a spaghetti feed with proceeds their short and long temi goals. and sisterhood building activities. successful msh pledging, going to Camp Fire Boys and Girls The chapter also achieved over The chapter also met with their retaining all 23 women. club. They held their annual pig quota this fall. They prepared for province coUegiate director

I'nirersity ofO/elahotna sisters (L to R) Mandy .Mayer. Kelli Curtis. Lindsay Taylor. Ashleigh Lavender and Kim Miller Mankato sisters at the Gamma Phi Bclu (.Minpus Cleanup celebrate Legacy' Day. philanthropic event

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Philanthropy activities: Armual Golf Toume)' held at the Univ. of Illinois goU" course. It is a 4-man scramble, 9 holes of golf. $100 per team includes the green fee, a t-shirt, and a lunch at R&R Sports GriU. The lovely women of Omicron caddie.'

Traditional chapter events & socials:

New Member-Alimmae Tea; Senior Progressive Dinner (one course of dinner at five different seniors' apartments); family dinner during Initiation Week members and Ualana Hall, 1997 Miss (new Morehead State University. SiJiiiuiui .siiiic members celebrate Bid Day. their "families" go out to eat); exchanges; bam dance; n. Crescent BaU; (PCD) to gain new ideas, receive After a successful and ftin-flUed ing in msh and philanthropic Impromptus; helpful feedback and develop msh, Florida State members events. The chapter welcomes Lil' Sis Set-up; canoe trip; action plans to help the chapter welcome 53 new members! Fall their 8 wonderful new members. FootbaU Block and Bid Night. grow even stronger. semester was busy with home We reinstated a tradition coming, Parent's Weekend and a Miami University had a busy that died with the passing Texas A&M-Commerce has new philanthropy, Casino Night. semester participating in Greek of Founder Frances E. Haven D been busy participating in a And a special congratulations to Week, holding their annual Moon Moss. In the on waUc-a-thon for Dmg Free Hunt Sarah Home for her hard work on shine celebration and their fall past, formal. also hosted a bmnch Founders Day, every new County, an alcohol-free casino the "Rosie O'DonneU Show." They to celebrate Founders invit member would bring Mrs. party for the Commerce High Day, Moss a white rose to her School graduating class, intramu- Mixers, formal pinning, all day ing Ohio alumnae. This Founders rals and Greek Week. The sisters retreat, camping weekend retreat home. Day,

� Moorhead State member of the also report having the highest and initiation Sonoma State Sisters from every chapter this raised $700 a white rose or a GPA among campus sororities. sisters have been busy year University recently brought Great job! planning activities and participat for the Rape and Abuse Crisis pink carnation to her fmal w resting place in Urbana.

Campus/Greek life: 23 sororities and over 50 fraternities on campus. One in four people are Greek. We ranked 5th in highest GPA last � semester with 21 5.0s!

Special things about our chapter: Summer of 1996, we had the basement and the first floor redecorated by a member's mom, Mrs. PhiUips. It looks beautiful! CeUing fans were installed in bedrooms, as

weU as the kitchen and livingroom. Omicron is the only chapter to be founded by a Founder (excluding Alpha). Mrs. Frances E. Haven Moss came to the Univ. of with the men Pi show their Sisters from the University of Oklahoma, paired of Kappa Alpha, stiijf lUinois because her husband to raise to Citizens Children and at a recent musical presentation money support Caring for for became a professor here. child abuse.

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University of Wisconsin-Madi University ofArizona members enjoy the iiiinii weather during their a// house retreat. son sister, Nicole Locey, was crowned Miss Wisconsin. She competed in the Miss America pageant in September of 1997.

Center. They also reached quota during fall msh and held their annual Gamma Games which benefits Camp Sechelt. Also, the chapter just started their second annual semester-long food drive, and anticipate another great success.

Colorado State sisters have

had an action packed year. The women enjoyed a "Night in

" Camelot at the Brown Palace in Denver for their formal. They also won first place during Greek Week for their "Gamma Phi Beta Sisters at Rhodes College enjoy theirJormal and the shared sisterhand Closet" skit. The members also took a trip to Coors Field to see a of Wisconsin-PlattevUle ^ ^ Colorado Rockies game and purchased the house they have volunteered during the MS called home. Congratulations. walk-a-thon. Union College sisters were Forty-six new members join busy this faU preparing for the the chapter at University of first annual "Throw a Pie at Arizona, making them the Gamma Phi" philanthropy. The) largest sororit)' on campus. These also report academic exceUence, new members also have the high maintaining a GPA of 3 19 above est GPA on campus. The faU both the aU women and aU sorori- semester began with an all-house t}' average. Great job!

" retreat and a "Date With Destiny date ftinction. Both events were The all-house retreat at the fiUed with fun and sisterhood. University of Missouri, Columbia was a great success. After twenn- )'ears of renting Groups attended workshops their chapter house, the coUegians on "You and Your Car," had Tlje women at Southeast Missouri State University show their and alumnae from the University makeovers, visited a hypnotist. spirit at a localfraternity's watermelon bust!

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Sisters from Indiana State University report hitting the jackpot with their casino faU msh theme. Twenty-one new women Ss^' joined the chapter. The sisters are /cfl.^ 1= for their S:r busy preparing "Pump kin Pie with Gamma Phi" event where each sister invites a profes \ sor to join them for hot pie and cider. Up and coming is the chapter's philantliropy entitled "Rock-a-Thon." The sisters rock in

'i. . i rocking chairs aU day to raise money for Camp Sechelt.

Kansas State members added a barbecue and nightly sister University of Oklahoma Juniors celebrate another successful Bid Day. bonding to keep their enthusiasm level high during msh week tliis faU and it paid off. Forty-four new members joined the chapter, making this new member class one of the largest on campus. The sisters celebrated Bid Day at

a local ranch. Activities included lunch, swimming, water sUding and getting to know the new members better.

Sacramento Alumnae Panhellenic presented Jennifer BowUng the Panhellenic Sister of the Year Award. Ms. Bowling is a member of the California State University, Sacramento chapter. This award is given annually to coUegiate women who demon strate academic exceUence, com mitment to service Sistersfrom the University ofIowa took part in an annual dance marathon last February. The over community all event raised $105,000for the University ofIowa Hospital and Clinic's Pediatric Oncology Unit and promote sorority life.

had a pizza party and ended with a the women were awarded the of hard work gearing up for rush A record-breaker from the fireside. The evening was special Panhellenic Chapter of the Year. did pay off. Twenty-two new sisters at the University of and meaningful for aU the sisters. members joined the chapter this Illinois foUowing fall msh�after The chapter also receives high Sisters from the University of fall. The chapter is now planning a great deal of hard work toward marks foUowing their faU msh. A Idaho were ecstatic to return to their annual retreat where goals achieving quota, the sisters record-breaking 60 new members their newly remodeled chapter for the upcoming year wUl be set. proudly report adding 48 new joined the chapter! Homecoming, house this faU. The exterior of the The retreat is a wonderful time for members to their chapter! Other Sirena de Luna, a formal and a house had a face lift, and a new the chapter to welcome their activities include a philanthropy cmsh party are aU plaimed for this technology' center complete with newest members. golf tournament to raise money semester. a computer and study room had for Camp Sechelt and Fathers' been added. The sisters, along Sisters from the University of Weekend. Perm State University raised with their 32 new members, are Maryland are happy to announce over $37,000 with the help of now gearing up for their second they moved back to *9 Fraternity Auburn University enjoyed Sigma Phi Epsilon for the annual annual golf tournament to raise Row. The chapter waited two years its second successful msh. The Dance Marathon. The chapter also money for Camp Sechelt. for their house renovation project sisters pUed on buses on Bid Day won best female lead and first place to be completed and are looking to Camp Hargis for their chapter in spirit in the Greek Sing competi Iowa state University forward to msh, homecoming, retreat. The women spent the tion. At the annual Greek Oscars, members found that many hours formal and living together again. night making hoUday cards for

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Sisters at San Diego State University celebrate their Crescent Ball.

nursing homes, creating shakers and noisemakers for pep-raUies and football gaines, and cheering the Auburn Tigers to victory.

Tlie Blue Mountain Resort in

Ontario was chosen, for the Sisters at Kansas Stale gearing up for preference parties during fall rush. second consecutive year, for Michigan State University's annual ski weekend. The chapter Bridgewater State College took third overall in Greek Week members, along with a local activities last year and are confi fratemit)', are gearing up for dent that they wiU take it ALL this HandiKids, a softball cUnic for year. The sisters said goodbye to mentaU}' and physically challengetl 40 graduating seniors last spring youngsters. They report a success and are now looking forward to ftil msh with 1 1 new members. adding many new women during The\ are now the largest sororin this faU's msh. on campus. The chapter also held their 10th anniversary baU, a spec Looking for a repeat perfor tacular event sharing sisterhood mance from last year, the sisters and memories. at Clemson University are Sisters jrom the University ofMichigan prepare for preference. gearing up to hit quota, again. San Diego State University The chapter took first place at the sisters enjoyed a memorable Univcrsit) 's Greek Sing last March e\ening celebrating their (descent Camp Sechelt. The sisters also Outstanding New Member Class and this fall are planning a chili Ball in downtown San Diego. The plan to plant a garden for a Itjcal of Spring, 1997. The chapter also cook-off and a first-annual chapter is now gearing up for faU elementan' school. added 37 new members to their "evening at eightball." msh. Many hours of song and skit sisterhood this past faU. Sisters practices are sure to pay off. Nineteen members from kicked off the semester at their Sisters at the University of California State University, annual all-house retreat. The Rochester were awarded the After an intense rtish retreat Sacramento, attended the members are also looking forward Dekiewiet Cup this past May. consisting of mock rush conversa Regional Leadership Ctjnference to holding their first annual 'Kings A group of university' administra tions, image presentations and in Los Angeles. After the confer of the Green" philanthropy. tors are responsible for selecting choms workshops, the sisters at ence, the members were invited Proceeds from the golf tourna the winner and the award is University of CaUfomia, Santa to tour the chapter house at the ment will benefit (^amp Sechelt. given to the Greek organization Barbara are ready for fall msh. Llniversit)' of Southern California. was honored last on campus that has done the The chapter Oklahoma State sisters have most. This is the second consecu Ma>' with President of the Year Arizona State University spent the past semester: raising of the Year a tive >ear that the sisters have and Chapter Advisor made qtiite splash at last year's money to help a young girl who won! The chapter's annual awards. Congratulations! Philan Greek Awards. The chapter was needed a liver transplant, working philanthrop}', "Throw a Pie at thropy activities for the upcom awarded with: Outstanding on their philanthropy project to

' Gamma Phi, again proved a huge ing quarter include a day of Chapter of the Year. President benefit Camp Sechelt and partici bubbles and of success and raised over $"'00 for blowing large soap the Year, Outstanding House pating in homecoming. The chap a local charin-. hosting a dinner for the girls at Manager of the Year, and ter also received the Most

Winter 1998 University of California, Santa Barbara's Chapter Executive Council at Greek Awards pose enthusiastically after receiving both President of the Year and Chapter Advisor of the Year awards.

University of California, raised. The chapter was responsi in the 54th production of the Santa Barbara's chapter ble for over $5,000 of the pro Sooner Scandals Musical. Tliis president Katy Hansen and Lois Abbott at ceeds and everyone expects to presentation raises money to chapter advisor Awards. exceed that number in 1998. benefit Citizens Caring for Greek The members were also excited Children and for chUd abuse. about activities which included a Also, the chapter was rtinner up ten new members to their chap visit by Catherine Nacke, an for the coveted President's ter foUowing faU rush. Their Pink alurrma, who was a member in Trophy. This trophy is presented Carnation BaU was a success with the mid- 30's. Ms. Nacke was ver>' to the chapter most involved on over 30 alumnae and 40 coUe Sisters from Arizona State involved in campus theater, mem campus and in the community. gians sharing the special evening University swept several ber of the Purple Mask Chapter Additionally, three sisters had the together. Other events planned awards at last Greek year's of National CoUegiate Players honor of interning in Washington for the chapter include a fund Award celebration. Theater and Hawkeye Beauty D.C. with the Department of raiser and mixers with fraternities. Queen. She was also one of the Energy, U.S. Chamber of Outstanding New Member Pro six most beautiful coeds in 1936. Commerce, and the office of Chapman University sisters gram award from the PanheUenic Nacke was inspirational to the Senator Mitch McConneU. held their first ever "Gamma CouncU. chapter and a wonderful speaker. Phi-esta" COB party and initiated Sisters from Gettysburg seven new members. They also Southeast Missouri State The University of Georgia College held a successful fund held their annual pliilanthropy University wrapped up a welcomed seven new members raiser to support their local phi event, "Camp Gamma Phi," an aU tremendously successful and busy to their chapter this past June. lanthropy. Green Acres Nursing night camp-out under the stars spring semester. The chapter A spring formal, a social with the Home. The chapter also held with an attendance of over 400. hosted a "MoonbaU" phUanthropy men of Chi Psi, and an Atlanta their first "singled out" competi The event raised $600 for Camp which raised over $300 for a local Braves basebaU date night kept tion with the men of Sigma Chi. Sechelt and was publicized so Girl Scout troop and coUected the chapter busy. Plans for this weU the chapter won Best PubUc- more than 700 canned good semester include a great faU msh The Florida Institute of ity award and Most Original Event items for a local food pantry. and a successftil new phUanthropy Technology chapter welcomed during the Greek awards. The chapter took second in a entitled "Battle of the Bands." Disney-themed Greek Sing with their rendition of "The Jungle Seniors from Oregon State

" Book Congratulations to Cathy were welcomed to alumnae Looking for a new Director of Collegiate Extension Roeder on being named the membership at a dinner in their Chapter Advisor of the Year and honor given by Corvallis Area Membership Department seeks nominations for Director of Collegiate Extension for a term. to Angela Lauer on being named Alumnae last April. In addition, re-appointable two-year Responsibilities include the Unsung Heroine. Kristin Curtis and Kari Kurtz, investigating potential locations for collegiate extension, presentations two of the graduating seniors, to College Panhellenic extension committees, liaison between Sixteen sisters from the were recognized as Outstanding university/college Greek advisors, College Panhellenic and University of Iowa took part in Senior Scholars for graduating Gamma Phi Beta during extension projects. an all-university dance marathon with the highest class grade point Preference will be given to those with a background in marketing, to raise money for a local hospital average. They were each given a public relations or related field. Excellent oral, written and presentation unit. Each dancer was required to $250 scholarship. skills. Ability to travel 25-30 days a year and a strong commitment raise over $200 to participate, to the growth of Gamma Phi Beta. and after thirt>' hours of non-stop The University of Oklahoma dancing, a total of $105,000 was joined the men of Pi Kappa Alpha

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Philanthropy, chapter activities and socials:

We kick off the year with a potluck supper and sell entertainment books for our philanthropy, United Cerebral Palsy. Other activities include: Founders Day Celebration Lunch, Valentine's Dinner Out and Christmas gift exchange. We prepare toiletry bags for campers or shelters. Fourteen members of Grand Councils who servedfrom 19''8 to 1990 were reunited last year. They gathered at The Rosemont Suites near O Hare Airport in Chicago to share recollections, family news, as well as letters three sisters who were unable to attend. Seated (L to R): Karen Wan Recruitment activities: pictures from der Kline, Joyce Cole Hultgren, Frances Rea Griffin, Phyllis Donaldson Choat, Sally Erikson Lewis. Annual newsletter to aU Standing (L to R): Gloria Swanson Nelson, MaryJane Hipp Misthos, Leonite Selzer Moore, Ann area-wide Gamma Phi Mullen Bronsing, Marjory Mills Shupert, Randall Stevens Allard, Jolene Lessard Stiver, Karen Garnet Betas. Each member is UreUe, Janet Heft Wright also contacted annually to encourage involvement.

Special things about your chapter: We are a relatively small group, but can accomplish much (we earned the PACE Award for 1995-96).

Anything else you want the rest of Gamma Phi

Beta to know? We try to include other close chapters in activi The St. Louis Alumnae pose their recent annual ties. Cincinnati and during officer retreat at Camp Wyman in Eureka, Missouri Springfield Alumnae join The officersfrom the Hawaii our Founders Day. We Alumnae Chapter ar-e getting FaU wiU be a time very busy foUowing catastrophic flooding down to business this also send newsletters to planning for our Portland Alunuiae. last spring. year's upcoming chapter Beta (Miami U.) Epsilon Events include: a welcoming events. and Nu Alpha (Witten potluck, a ceramic potter)' night, Tampa Bay Alumnae berg). We try to help with Founders Day celebrations and a gathered with famUy and friends Miami University's rush holiday party. for a trip to Legends Field in McGill University Alumnae to watch the New York and members each year. Tampa chapter gathered The St. Louis Alumnae are Yankees play the Cleveland to renew old acquaintances and ver>' proud of Lisa Morgan Indians. They had a great time make new ones. A wonderful Moulton, Rho '88, on complet during the 7th inning stretch time was had by aU and especial ing a 13 mile haff-marathon. singing "Take Me Out to the ly by sisters who hadn't seen

" A special thanks to the 40 indi BaU Game. The members also each other for 30 years! vidual contributors and to the gathered, again, to serve ice St. Louis Alumnae and the State cream sundaes to chUdren at the News from the Aloha State is CoUege Alumnae for their contri Tampa ChUdren's Home. The that the Hawaii Alumnae are butions of nearly $700 towards home is a half way house for also quite busy. Each year the cleaning up the chapter house at children going into foster care. group bakes cookies for a local the Universit\' of North Dakota spouse abuse shelter and

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Several alumnaefrom the University of Colorado reunited this The Fort Collins Area alumnae welcomed two of the graduating past summer to celebrate the marriage ofStacey Chomko Schalk. seniors from Colorado State University to their group this past Five sisters were honored to be in the wedding party. April at a dessert party.

Alumnaefrom Florida State University reunite over Memo rial Day Weekend at the chap ter house. Over 125 alumnae responded to the invitation!

that any sister who visits the island of Hawau for an extended stay wUl be in touch and join the chapter in the spirit of aloha.

Congratulations to Melissa A. Rondy, Oakland, on being

named to General Motors' new Alumnaefrom the University ofBritish Columbia celebrated their 50th class reunion this pastJune. Management Health and Safety team. Melissa received her B.S. donates toiletries and personal The Hawau Alumnae Chapter is consists of an average of 25 in Industrial Health and Safety a from Oakland items. The group also donates faced with unique geographi dues-paying members each year. University in The has Activities money to the Girl Scout CouncU cal problem. chapter often include touring Rochester, Michigan. She is of Hawaii to be used for camper- over 200 alumnae in Hawau on the many tourist-oriented attrac currently working on her ships for deserving girls. The the islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui, tions, attending musicals and Masters Degree in Science Foundation provides matching Lanai and Hawau. The group attending Panliellenic luncheons Administration at Central funds for this worthy cause. meets on the island of Oahu and as a group. The officers hope Michigan University.

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Philadelphia/West Suburban Alumnae get togetherfor a "Lethal Alumnae who were initiated at San Diego State University Luau" murder mystery party. Fortunately no fatalities occurred between 1959 and 1967 got togetherfor their third biennial �just a roaring good time. reunion this past August in San Diego.

Florida State University alumnae (L to R): Sandy Adsit Johnson '71. Patricia Anrr Yearsley Segler '50, and Lorene Abney Secord '50.

Jackie Pletcher surprised her Alumnae and McCill I itiversily .\liuu im. niories and sisterhood ill a reunion last mother, Carol Culver Pletcher, collegiansfrom year in Toronto, Ontario. with a birthday luncheon where San Diego State University alumnae, friends and famU)- six alumnae attended the annual CongratiUations to Ber^'l McGraw. "Our expectations for were invited. The alumnae held PanheUenic Luncheon honoring "Brownie" McGraw, 'Vice Chair young people are so high and we their third biennial reunion for the outstanding junior from each person of the Poudre Valley blame them for everything that sisters initiated during 1959- sorority on the Colorado State Health System Board of Directors, happens. There are adults who 1967 this past August. Many campus. Congratulations to Julie for her many accomplishments are not good role models. I'm alumnae made donations to Moulds on being the recipient of and for her recent recognition in talking about some athletes,

" the Foundation in memon' of this award. They also hosted the the Poudre Valley Hospital's mag movie stars and politicians. deceased sisters and housemoth annual Ice Cream Social for the azine. Aside from her great work McGraw has walked her talk and ers. The next reunion is planned new member class and were able as a volunteer at the hospital, Ms. has made quite a difference in for the summer of 1999. to lend support during msh in McGraw served 25 years in the the Fort Collins area. cooperation with the Boulder Poudre School District and now Fort Collins Alumnae Alumnae. Special recognition has an elementan' school, The San Diego Alunuiae welcomed graduating seniors also goes to fifty year members, McGraw Elementar\' School, Chapter continues to be heavily from Colorado State to the Sharon Page Anderson, U. of named after her in recognition of involved in phUanthropy and alumnae group this past April at Denver and "Virginia Gose her efforts. "Its aU about giving camping. Tlieir philanthropic a dessert in their honor. In Mav. Febinger, U. of Denver. back what vou receive," believes efforts are mainh- focused on

12 Winter 1998 Tampa Bay alumnae showed their spirit at a baseball game.

camperships for Camp Sechelt enjoyed a picnic supper in and the San Diego Imperial the park before attending the Counties Girl Scout Day Camp StarUght Opera presentation of Program. The local camperships "Singin' in the Rain" this sum are for girls with special needs. mer. The chapter is planning to Clothing for the YWCA's "My Sis tour the Aerospace Museum ter's Closet" is also supported by after a luncheon in the park in If you are interested in planning a reunion, the This is a Y October. The San Alum chapter. program Diego Convention 1998 is a great time. Contact International that aids battered women and nae describe themselves as very at 303-799-1874 for more information. chUdren. Clothing is coUected at close with a strong bond of sis Headquarters the Christmas party and deUv- terhood. Many San Diego Alum ered to the YWCA. The project nae are charter members of San continues to grow by leaps and Diego State University chapter. bounds and the chapter beUeves that in the not to distant future, Ten of the twelve members they wiU need to recruit some of the graduating class of 1947 TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS one with a truck to make the from Pennsylvania State Uni deUveries. The chapter, together versity reunited in Pennsylvania with the alumnae from La JoUa, to celebrate their 50th class The Gamma Phi Beta Foundation seeks nominations and applications for Trustee/Financial Aid Committee chairwoman for a re-appointable two-year term commencing August I, 1998. Responsibilities include: managing the financial aid application review and selection process, convening biennial committee meetings and attending two Trustee meetings per year at International Headquarters in Denver.

Preference will be given to those with backgrounds in college or university financial aid programs, non-profit board experience and a proven track record of professional and or volunteer leadership. Please send letter of interest, resume and three references to the

a Foundation Office, 12737 E. Euclid Drive, During August San Diego and La Jolla Alumnae enjoyed picnic Englewood, dinner in the park before attending the the Starlight Opera produc CO 801 I I by March 15, 1998. tion of'Singin' in the Rain" at the Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park. (L-R): Carol Pletcher, Dian Tietjert, Marta Brown. Back: Lynn Mesner, Fran Mehling, Barbar-a Mckewen, Beverly Ingram, Sally Spiess andJoyce Ross

The Crescent 13 ALUMNAE NEWS

Beta Eta 50th Anniversary Celebration

Alumnae members of Beta Eta Chapter, Bradley University, are invited to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of the chapter's chartering. The celebration will be held in Peoria

April 3, 4 and 5, 1998, with a full schedule of activities for returning alumnae and collegiate members. Reservations

can be made with Joan Severns Roeder, 309-691-0780, or

call for more information. SURPRISE!!!Jackie I'leUher surprised her mother, Carol Culver Pletcher, with a birthday luncheon which included many San Diego State University alumnae, friends andfamily.

reunion. The sisters span the countr)' and came to celebrate from Vermont, Florida, Ohio and Final Reminder Colorado. The group celebrated their induction as Pioneers in Nominations for elected the Alumnae Association, their international officers are and sisterhood of friendship due no later than fifty-four years! February- 1, 1998.

Sisters from Florida State Forms may be obtained University held a reunion over from International Head Memorial Day Weekend at the quarters, 303-799-1874, chapter house. Over 1 25 alum and should be nae responded to the three-day maUed to: event. Even members from the Corinne Martinez, 1950 founding class came! Activ Chairwoman ities included an auction to raise Gamma Phi Beta money for the Foundation and Nominating Committee chapter, and a "rtish contribu " 3415 Pierce Street *303 tion jar to raise funds to direct San Francisco, CA 94123 ly support faU msh. With such a terrific turnout, the alumnae can't wait to hold their 5()th University of Nevada, Reno sisters gather after the senior break anniversary in 2000! fast and alumnae induction service. one another and renewing the ties to the Seventy-five alumnae and String Quartet, and recognition money to sponsor one camper Sorority. guests from the Houston area of six 5()-year members receiv at a local "YMCA summer camp. gathered for their 1 996 ing the Golden Crescent Award. The PhUadelphia/West Founders Day luncheon at the Other events for the alumnae Festivities for sisters from Suburban Alumnae got for a Lakeside Countn' Club. The group include an evening at the University of British together murderously fun guest speaker was Mrs. Elyse "A Choms Line" foUowed by a Columbia celebrating their evening. "Lethal Luau," a murder Lanier, wife of the Mayor of reception at the home of Linda 50th reunion took place this mystery party, turned out to be Houston. Other highlights Clarke Anderson (Oklahoma). past June in Vancouver. a great opportunirj' to get this included: a raffle that raised Funds raised at this reception Joan Scrim and Joy McCusker chapter together. Clad in loud nearly $500 to benefit a local benefited the chapter at Texas hosted the sisters at a luncheon. tropical garb, leis and other beach the solved phUanthropy, music performed Tech llniversit}'. Alumnae were Reports are that it was very attire, alumnae the and had a by the high school for the pleased to report that their enjoyable and many hours mystery wonderful Performing and 'Visual Arts spring garage sale raised enough were spent catching up with evening.

14 Winter 1998 W W of Excellence '

Pearl Circle of Excellence 1 his year a new alumnae chapter award has been introduced. The Founders Circle of Excellence is being presented to alumnae chapters achieving either the Pearl or Diamond Albuquerque Kearney Circle each of the last five years. These chapters were named to the Diamond Circle at least Ames Lake County three times in that Bioomington Montgomery period. Boise New Jersey Metro Chicago North Houston All chapters may work toward this award. However, those groups with the highest level of Columbia North Suburban Philadelphia efficiency ond service to community will achieve the circle. Because it is earned over a five- Columbus Philadelphia West Suburban year period, it requires the cooperation of officers ond a dedication to excellence on the Corvallis Quad Cities part of all members. Des Moines State College Eastern Virginia Stillwater to the for to this �vonston-North Shore Syracuse A Congratulations following chapters being named exclusive circle: Greater Fort Tallahassee Meyers Columbia La Jolla N. Suburban Haviraii Tulsa Philadelphia Indianapolis Greater Kansas City Northern Virginia St. Louis A Houston Omaha Stillwater I N Diamond Circle of Excellence Circle of Excellence Atlanta New York City Bakersfield Norman Duluth Balboa Harbor Northern Virginia Peoria Beverly Hills-VI/estwood Oklahoma City Reno Chicago Far West Suburban Omaha Richmond Chicago NW Suburban Portland Springfield Cleveland West Rochester Dayton San Antonio Diablo Valley San Diego Fort Collins San Fernando Valley Greater Kansas City South Bay Houston St. Louis Jacksonville Washington, D.C. La Jolla Carnation Circle Long Beach of Excellence Milwaukee Arlington Marin County Wichita

Tine Crescent 15 ai \ -''^^ ��-.?. WOMEN AND HEALTH

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Submitted by: Alcohol and drugs have been around for Danice Rinderknecht, M.D. (TheU) This is particularly true if you know these were due to substance use and ^qaturies and both have been used for man)' problems purpo.ses. They have their benefits, but unfortunately, they also you continue to use the substance. their If an\ of the are trtie. have what is considered 1^ have problems. following you ' more the are 'Marijuana use was decreasing in the 198()s, but is on the rise "substance abuse.' If three or of following true, you again. A recent study showed that teenagers, in particular, are have what is considered "substance dependence." increasing their use of tobacco and other drags. Unnecessary � Needing to drink or use more of a substance to get the same deaths from accidents and overdoses are far too common. These effect (increased tolerance) often occur when alcohol and drugs are used together. � Having symptoms of withdrawal Alcohol use in women has increased dramatically over the past � Taking more of a substance or over a longer period than 50 A 1996 revealed that at least 10% of women and years. study intended almost 50% of men who go for routine medical care have a � Wanting to cut back or control how much you use problem with their use of alcohol. � Spending much time using or obtaining the substance � Giving up previously important activities to use the substance HOW ALCOHOL AFFECTS OUR CHILDREN � Continuing to use despite knowing that you have a problem High Schoolers � 87%i of high school seniors have tried alcohol in their lifetime ALCOHOL � Over 50% have had a drink in the last month You may have an alcohol problem if three or more of the � 23% have driven after excessive drinking following ;u-e true: ! � 1 7%i report problems with friends/peers because of drinking � alcohol Have you ever tried to cut back? � Have you ever felt angry or annoyed with anyone who Junior Highers questioned whether you had a problem? � Have ever felt about the amount drank? � 50'!i) of 1 2-year-olds in one study have felt peer pressure to try you guilt)' you � alcohol Have you ever needed an eye-opener? � Have ever had a blackout? � At least 40% of 1 2-year-olds have had their first drink you � Have ever dnink when didn't to�or not to? (excluding religious purposes or within the family) you you plan planned " � Do you ever drink for "medicinal purposes (i.e. to feel WHEN IS IT A PROBLEM? better, take away pain, feel less anxious)? � Do you always know where you can get a drink if you need When is the use of drtigs or alcohol a problem? Is it a problem one? for Wliat can \'ou do if think or a friend has a you? you you � Do )'Ou ever feel like you need to have a drink? prt)blem? Toda\' in the United States, one-third of alcoholics are women. The generalh' accepted definition is that if >'ou have ever had Women, more often than men, tend to be "closet-alcoholics" or trouble with any of the following, it's a problem: hide their addiction. Medical complications of the disease and � at school or work absences or being Functioning (including alcohol-related accidents/deaths have risen more quickly than the late) rate of ;ilcohol use. Women with alcohol problems are more likely � with friends or others Relationships family, to divorce, have problems with anxiet)' and depression, attempt � hazardous situations Being in potentially physicalh suicide, and be the victims of domestic violence. Alcoholism is the after (i.e. driving drinking, fighting) third leading cause of death in women aged 35 to 55. � because of alcohol or Medical or legal problems dnigs Although in most states alcohol is not legally available until age

2 1 , the majorit) of high school seniors have tried it. Alcohol is Editors note: Danice graduatedfrom Dartmouth Medical abused far more frequently than other substances. School in 1992 and the Maine-Dartmouth Family Practice Most states consider people impaired enough to abstain from Residency in 1995. She is now in a groupfamily practice in driving when alcohol levels read between 60 to 100 mg/ml. For Lewistown. ME. women, it usually takes 2 Vi drinks in one hour to become

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intoxicated. For legally men, it usually takes 4 drinks in one hour. � Sexual dysfunction WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU (One drink is defmed as 12 oz. beer or 6 oz. wine or one mixed � Eating binges OR A FRIEND HAVE A PROBLEM: Women metabolize one � drink.) usually only drink per hour, Impaired short-term memor)' which is why the effects of impairment can be noticed for hours. and reaction time Most importantly, don't ignore it! This is also why designated drivers are so Seek help. Good resources are coun important! In terms of lung damage, selors, physicians, or other health profes four joints of marijuana equal 20 PERSONALLY SPEAKING sionals who have experience or special cigarettes. In addition, memor)' is in these areas. on affected in such a training Alcohol's effects you as an individual depend on a number way that it is Most communities have good of factors: difficult to lay down new memor)' in for treatment. the outpatient systems place � How much have to drink patterns, significantly impairing you Detox and rehab centers are to learn and retain new widely � How drink abilit)' quickly you available for those who need more information. � How much and how often have dnink in the you past intensive treatment, particularly when � How quickly you absorb alcohol from stomach and )'our stopping a substance to which they are small intestine STIMULANTS CAKA uppers, speed) physically dependent, or if attempts at � The speed at which your liver breaks down alcohol in These be abused for your drugs may outpatient treatments have failed. body (metabolism) weight loss purposes. A msh of Organizations such as Alcoholics feeling powerful and alert is usually Suidies have shown that women generally metabolize alcohol Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anony followed by a "crash" 4-6 hours more slowly than men and usually become more intoxicated mous (NA) are excellent resources. Many later. Often, users of stimulants with the same amount of alcohol. This is due to numerous groups are specifically designed for will develop problems with biochemical differences. Estrogen (one of the "female" sex women. It is generally recommended that sedatives in an attempt to balance hormones) increases how quickly alcohol is absorbed while oral you try six meetings before deciding one out the effects of the drugs. contraceptives ( "the pill ") decrease how quickl)' it is metabo of these groups is not for you. Remem lized. Compared to men, women have little or no ber: groups have different characters, so actually SEDATIVES/DEPRESSANTS alcohol dehydrogenase (the enz)'me that breaks down alcohol) try another if the first doesn't work for (AKA pills, downei's) in their stomachs. Women also have a higher percentage of body you. These medications are fat and less total body water, leaving less space in which alcohol usually If you think a friend has a problem, available and can be dispersed. only by prescription talk with them about your concerns. are used to treat such conditions Often need to hear the Adverse effects include: people message as insomnia, and muscle anxiet)' from more than one person to recognize � Direct to liver tissue damage spasms. "When used improperly, their problem. � to the central nervous the brain decrease inhibitions and can Damage system, especially they Above all, remember that we are a � to the stomach inflammation of the make users suffer withdrawal � Damage lining, causing sisterhood we need to look out for stomach wall and ulcers symptoms, as these drugs are each other. � High blood pressure addictive. � Increased risk of accidents � Depression, anxiet)^ and insomnia TOBACCO � Menstrual irregularities Tobacco and alcohol are the two leading causes of preventable Alcohol withdrawal causes restlessness, agitation, shaky feel deaths in this countr)-. Tobacco advertising has been increasingly

" ings, hallucinations, high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, fever targeted at women, unfortunately causing them to "buy into a and seizures, ff you have any of these symptoms after going for a rate of lung cancer deaths equal to men. time without alcohol, and if alcohol relieves the symptoms, you Adverse effects: have become physically dependent. � Emphysema Women in the childbearing years are at a unique risk due to the � Heart attack direct effects of alcohol upon the fetus and possible pregnancy � Stroke (this increases for women on oral complications. possibility contraceptives) � Cancer MARIJUANA (Cannabis, AKA pot. hash, weed) � Aged-appearing skin This is the most used iUicit substance. frequently Usually � Chronic cough it can also be with food or smoked, ingested orally beverages. � Yellowing teeth / Adverse effects include: � Foul-smelling clothes � Bad breath � Rapid heart rate � Changes in sleep pattern � Dn' mouth OTHER SUBTANCES � Tremors Tliere are many other drtigs abused by people, but we have � and anxiety Depression liighlighted the substances which seem to be a problem for � Panic attacks and paranoia women.

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� t � -i.' The Crescent . .' *; ., ront-page stories this school year have sustained the grave concerns that many academic administrators have about the prominent role of fraternities and sororities in alcohol-relatedproblems on campus.

William Dejong is Director of The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention. student a 20-year-old which is funded by the U.S. At Ohio Wesleyan University, house fire was drunk and may Department of Education. The views who died in a fraternity to find his way out, according expressed in this article are those have been too confused local coroner. of the author and do not to the necessarily reflect the official position of the Department. Dr. Dejong is also a Lerturer in

Health Communication at the

Harvard School of Public Health.

Angeles, academic Editor's note: At the University of California-Los Gamma Phi Beta Beta Tau Fraternity for strictly officials suspended the Zeta enforces our alcohol drinking age law, after violating the state's minimum policy and provides accused of raping a sorority three fraternity men were programming to educate i woman during a party. our members. For more information on risk management and educational programming, contact International adm'tt'"' Headquarters at ftatevnits 303-799-1874. IS IT FAIR? programs are in place as weU, including among others: Some Greek organizations claim that Prevention they are unfairly singled out for criticism, �- BACCHUS/GAMMA Peer Education Resources but a study recently published by Henry Network from the Wechsler, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the Higher <^ Our Chapter, Our Choice (OCOC) Harvard School of Public Health shows Education Center '�� About Alcohol that such criticism is warranted (see Talking (on campus) sidebar below). The Education Center Despite these strong efforts, the call Higher Greek members are more than likely grows louder for more radical change in for Alcohol and Other Drug non-members to report problems as a the traditions of Greek This organizations. with from of their Prevention, funding consequence drinking, including spring, two major national fraternities. the the U.S. Department of Education, following: Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Nu, decided to ban alcohol in houses. has a bulletin to intro �" Missing class chapter produced In some ways, this action seems to be a duce Greek advisors to *� Getting behind in their school work program bow to the inevitable. The annual toll of for effective �� options prevention, Doing something they regretted needless student deaths due to alcohol- "Alcohol and Other Drug Preven *� Forgetting where they were or what related [mishaps] and fraternity hazings is they did impossible to ignore. Given that reality, tion: A Bulletin for Fraternity and and given the attendant costs of liability �� Engaging in unplanned sexual activity Sorority Advisors." The bulletin insurance that fraternities and sororities !�" Not using protection when having sex reviews each program and now face, a ban on alcohol makes good �" contact information. Arguing with friends sense. The message to students is clear: provides

*� after five or more A issue of "Prevention Driving having There is barely time left to change special drinks fraternity and sorority drinking FUe: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other ��� license is Getting hurt or injured practices. The time oftotal Drugs" (VoL 12, No. 2, Spring over. The timefor reform is at hand. focuses on at In response to these problems, new pre 1997) prevention vention programs for Greek organizations colleges and universities. 'With have been developed. Several national support from the U.S. Department of Education, this themed issue is available through the Higher Education Center. Fraternity and sorority members, especially those who are house o To obtain a free copy of the more to defined residents, are much likely report binge drinking, bulletin or "Prevention FUe,"

for men as consuming five or more drinks in a row within the write to the Center at 55 Chapel

or call previous two weeks, and for women as consuming four or more Street, Newton, MA 02158 toll-free at (800) 676-1730. A copy drinks in a row. of the bulletin can be downloaded Fifty-seven percent of fraternity house residents reported binge from the Center's web site at drinking three or more times in the past two weeks, compared to o http://www.edc.org/hec. To learn 36 of non-resident members and 18 percent of non-mem percent about other publications and 43 of house residents LU bers. Among women, percent reported binge materials related to prevention at drinking three or more times in the past two weeks, compared to colleges and universities, available the 28 percent of non-resident sorority members and 1 5 percent of through Center, ask for a list. non-members. publications J

one that was cho.sen by your hu.sband, ask during a difficult time in my a trusted friend or for a lite, a friend seni me a card tiiat your attorney referral. Oncehas become a cherished senti- meiil The front depicts a tin)' bluebird Arid ... Wartning Up Your Wings falhng from tlie nest, crashing downward To off to a I from branch to brancli with feathers fly get things good start, help women clients determine their assets ing. Close to the ground, that little bird my and liabilities, their now and finds its wings, executes an upside-down expen.ses what be in the ftiture. I Then loop and finally takes off with a flourish. the)' may empha size that this is not the time to enter into Inside the card are the simple words, "iou 11 make it." any new financial obligations. Buying a car or running up credit card debt wiU only complicate the financial situation.

Blue Yonder . . . Sky Up Some women have never had a personal I often wish I had a box full of those line of credit or personal credit cards and They to own cards give my women clients who are need to establish credit in their name. going through a divorce. The flight path It may also be desirable for women to may be bump)' and take longer than open a savings account in their own name Flew expected, but it is possible for women to to cover expenses in case the spouse find their wings after divorce and soar on depletes the checking account. their own.

For . . "You'll make it," is Preparing Takeoff. one of the first things 1 Because the average length of alimony is emphasize to women. two to three years, it's important to review Life will not always be your current work situation or the necessi an endless stream of ty of re-training to enter the work force. conferences, interrogato In addition to spousal maintenance and ries and financial affidavits. The child support, part of the settlement may day will come when a woman's Ufe is her include money for education and training own, with all the challenges, opportunities if you need to enter the workforce. and adventure that entails. The flight Other areas we consider are health, life getting there may be smoother when and disability insurance, as well as retire women are realistic and knowledgeable ment plans. Many women are at risk if about their finances. these benefits have all been held in their husband's name or provided through their husband's employer. Named beneficiaries

Financial .. . Flapping on wills and investments must also be In man) circumstances, women are reviewed and changes made when unfamiliar with their own finances. When necessary. you add the stress and emotional turmoil

Branches to . . . of divorce to financial fuzziness, the risk know

Branches to miss .. . of making iirevocable, poor decisions increases exponentially. Unfortunately, I encourage women throughout the divorce often forces women into a process to be realistic about the challenges financial crash course. ahead and optimistic about their abilit)' to Unfortunately, many women wait until sur\'ive and soar. It helps to anticipate after the divorce to consult a professional tempting branches that look leaf)' from a financial advisor. A professional financial distance but are prickl)', stickly detours advisor can help you avoid crashing up close. through unnecessary' financial branches, For example, many courts view divorce while guiding you toward a fmancial plan as an "equitable" distribution of assets and for your future. If you do not have a finan liabilities, much like the dissolution of a cial ad\'isor, or don't feel comfortable with business partnership or corporation. m'lymiMmm^^ Be aware that court proceedings proba- bh' won't provide emotional resolution. It can be unrealistic to expect the court or your attorney to negotiate an emotional settlement. It is often desirable for women to seek counseling during this time, because delaying the proceedings out of resentment or fear is a counterproductive tactic.

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Feathered Nest . ..

Another tempting crash site is "the

" house. For many women, their home often symbolizes all their memories and contributions to the marriage. They think they must have the house at all costs. I ask women to be realistic and open minded about the wisdom of insisting on keeping the house if the payments and upkeep will be beyond their means. Many times, fmding a home with more manageable payments and upkeep not only reduces financial strain, but also provides emotion al closure with an opportunity to build a new life. It's a way for women to feather their financial and emotional nests at the

same time.

Liftoff. ..

Once the divorce is over�and it will be�all the missed branches, all the wing fluttering and flight lessons, position women for solo flight. Women can design a flight path, a financial plan of their own. One that's based on their chosen goals, needs and hopes. As these newly divorced women gain financial confidence and pride in their progress, I watch them soar with their own wings. And I cheer, "You made it." "Equitable" does not necessarily mean their husband's pension is sacrosanct. How equal or fair. So, it helps to know your ever, spouses are entitled to half the pen state laws. Only six states have community sion benefits earned by their husband Editors Note: Ginriy r-eceived her BA property laws where a spouse is entitled during the marriage. If alimony payments from the University of Color-ado in 1965 to 50 percent of the assets accrued during and/or child support payments are part of and her MBA in 1985. She is a Certified the marriage. The remaining states are your settlement, make sure your ex-hus Financial Planrjer and a personalfinan equitable distribution states, which means band has life insurance to cover the money cial advisor with American Express variables like the length of marriage and and assets you are due in the event of his Financial Advisors Inc. Herpractice is the wife's earning power are determining death. You should be named as the benefi located in Denver, CO. factors. ciary to cover alimony payments. In the It also helps to know what is rightfully case of child support, a trust is frequently yours. Many women incortectly assume established. MEMORIAL GIFTS

Merle W. Asper (husband of Calla D. Burkett (mother of Katherine McGahey Nanc)' Hampton Asper-Eta '56) Connie Burkett Preston- (mother ofJeannie McGahey - Patty Lazos Giesea Gamma Nu '74) Beta Alpha '94) Beta Lambda's deceased Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Reta M. Long sisters Trustees L'Cena Brunskill Rice Marilou Lange Baumgarten Thelma Chapman (mother of Jean McMahan (mother of Patty Lazos Giesea Joan Chapman Jani - Beta Joyce McMahan Cookman - Beverly Elliott Ingram Alpha '55) Beta Phi '67) Betty Ragenovich Kurkjian L Cena Brunskill Rice Bioomington Alumnae Thelma Dea Walker Logie Fred Cibula (father of Ann Chapter Eugenia Almond McCalmont The Sorority appreciates Cibula Zultner - Delta Iota '75) John McQuaide (father of return a deceased Carol Heimerdinger Bigger Sandrri Rettke Naurnan Doris McQuaide Wascher - the of (Alpha Epsilon 54) Beta Lambda '6 1 ) Mary Moore Day member's badge, when Frances Beth Clark Babineaux Lazos Giesea (Beta Beta '72) Patt}' Sandra Rettke Naurnan possible, so that it The Billig Family Ernest P. Mills (father of Evelyn L. Bird (mother of Mr. and Mrs. Winston T. Marjory Mills Shupert -Tau '54) might be preserved Doris Bird Gorden - Beta Burba Brundige Sandy Biegelman in our archives. Gamma '45) Barbara and Charles Cahn, II Jacki Ennis Falkenroth Staff ofMauger/Givnish M. Albert Figinski Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Funeral Home ofMalvern, PA Greater Baltimore Alumnae Trustees and Staff Evelyn and Robert Bird Chapter Stephanie Hearn Cecilia uszkiewicz Cole Marion Kaeser (parents of Doris Bird Gorden- Jan Joyce Hultgren Piper Bill and Debbie Karen (Omicron '35) Beta Gamma '45) Kissinger Wander Kline and Merriman Schroll Aden Ann and Bill Alter Jack Marjorie Sally Erikson Lewis Jeanne Edwin and Sandra Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Phyllis Donaldson Choat Dorothy Rettke Nauman Ottenheimer Trustees Sharon Witt Dunham Betty Ahlemeyer Quick William and Scholtes Bonnie Klund Hana Jacki Ennis Falkenroth Jane 'Vicki Carlson Read L'Cena Brunskill Rice Karen Wander Kline Hilda Foster Karen Johnson Doke (Nu '90) Vowell Susan Koch Newsom Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Trudi Brownton Diffendaffer Julie Barbara Misser't Wessel Joanne Callis Roman Trustees and Staff Harriette Saeltzer Duncan Mills Stephanie Hearn Billie Krouch Molina Marjory Shupert (Nu '32) Anita Waninger Steck Laun'ta and Robert Patrick (Theta '96) Haivaii Alumnae Chapter Philadelphia West Suburban Marjory Mills Shupert Ada Lou Hartman Richman Klinker Alumnae Chapter Phyllis Hawes (Alpha Zeta 60) Marjorie Simpson Morris L'Cena Brunskill Rice (Lambda '34) Linda Clarke Anderson San Fer-nando Valley Marjory Mills Shupert Katharine Welch Clancy Alumnae Chapter Margaret Ellen Tickner Margrete and Carsten Anne Adams Moldrem Smeby Royster (Zeta '34) Elizabeth Dean Wanderer Donald E. Jordan Musgrave (daughter Hearn (father of Greater Baltimore Alumnae of Dame - Weichert Realtors - Kimberly Musgrave Stephanie Hearn Sigma '82) Chapter Delta Pi Harry and Mary (Newell) Zahri Phyllis Donaldsorj Choat '84) Linda Trirnpe Kathryn Williams Sargent Jeanne Verne Blahnik Sharon Witt Dunham (Alpha Epsilon '55) Omicron '35) Marjory Mills Shupert Lois Fleming Norman (Alpha Frances Beth Clark Babineaux Cedar Rapids Alumnae Alan J. Hoener (husband of (Omicron '28) Keck Betsy Ankeny Lyle - Margie Wikoff Chapter Wilma Grund Hoener Alpha Sandi-a Rettke Nauman Elaine Bouquin (house Delta '35) Linda Zaugg Oster Ada Rost Seales (Omicron '35) director for Beta Lambda) Gladys Hecker Myles (Beta Zeta 59) Susanne Oehler Keller L. Oster Beta Lambda Chapter Bartels Hunmion James Janet Mary Rost Oehler Beta Lambda House (Beta Delta '53) Florence Whyte Parsons Margaret Spencer St. Amour Corporation Dianne Way Howerton (Omicron '33) (Beta 33) San Diego Alumnae Chapter Vivian Adams Johnson Gary Sally Klausing Charlotte Hamilton Mason (Alpha Delta '51) Carl Peterson (father of Amy Charlotte Stone - Brightman Joyce Myers Sweeney M. Peterson Gamma Mu '75) (Alpha 34) Sandra Rettke Nauman Magnes Welsh

22 Winter 1998 IN MEMORIAM

Jane Phyllis Strong ALPHA CHAPTER ALPHA NU CHAPTER (Alpha Iota '37) Helen Kinnin Hale, '37 Shirley Potts Longenecker, '49 South Orange County BETA CHAPTER ALPHA UPSILON CHAPTER Alumnae Chapter Millicent Hulbert Armour, '39 Harriett Dayton Bain, '38 Clara Tarling Tremayne GAMMA CHAPTER ALPHA PHI CHAPTER (Phi '32) Helen Harper Wilson, 18 Berta Trotter Sherwood, '34 Gladys Hecker Myles ETA CHAPTER ALPHA cm CHAPTER Marilyn Goodell VanBuskirk Frances Gadsden Newton, '35 Denise Brooks Anderson, '61 (Omicron '50) Mary Ganton Weaver, '43 ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER William and Charlotte THETA CHAPTER Jane Maclntyre, '36 (Tanton) Bash Helen Lininger Hoyt, '37 BETA DELTA CHAPTER Adlon and Bob Rector Bettie Bryans Luxford, '40 O'Connor Brooks, '61 Margie Keck Wikoff Georgia KAPPA CHAPTER BETA ETA CHAPTER Dora Baird Vincent (Xi '35) Eileen '51 Coyne McDonnel, Sally Day Seyller, '50 Albuquerque Alumnae LAMBDA CHAPTER Chapter Phyllis Klinker Hawes, '34 EUen Winiarczyk (mother of NU CHAPTER Jean Lewis Daily - Beta Pi '54) Helen Lewis Bright, '42 Sharon Witt Dunham Harriett Saeltzer Duncan, '32 Fred T. Sr. of Witt, (father OMICRON CHAPTER Sharon Witt Dunham - Pi '60) Marilyn Goodell Van Buskirk, '50 Burba Sandy Biegelman Marion Kaeser Piper, '35 facki Ennis Falkenroth TAU CHAPTER Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Retta Stinnett Faith, '64 Trustees and Staff ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER Tucky Wheeler Hobbs Fern Keaton Wetzel, '21 Sandra Rettke Nauman PHI CHAPTER Betty Ahlemeyer Quick Rose Holekamp Broderick, '31 L'Cena Brunskill Rice PSI CHAPTER Marjory Mills Shupert Lela Smith Weirich, '21 Melba Quick Spurrier Mary Campbell Winchester, '52 OMEGA CHAPTER Vera Horswell Dewey, '34 Doris Detjen MacDonald, '39 Key: Mary Peebles, '23 In Memory of ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER Given by Louise Sharp, '81

Donations in memory of ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER friends, sisters and loved ones Ethel Steinheimer Hermann, '22 may be sent to the Gamma Phi Beverly Beeson Stenson, '55 Beta Foundation at Internation ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER al If would Headquarters. you Florence Fellows Bryant, '38 like a card sent to a family Sally Adams Klausing, '51 member or friend, please ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER include their address. Kathryn Johnston Hoover, '48 Kathryn Williams Sargent, '55 ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER Karim Eckhoff, '82 Nola Carl Payne, '61 Ada Hartman Richman, '60

The Crescent 23 FEATURE

uncheoir; An Idea Worth Copying!f

By Geraldine Epp Smith (U. ofMissouri)*

memories. Such reminiscing spanned efforts to found Gamma Tau Chapter at St. 62 years of the chapter's histor)' and Louis University. reflected the dark days of the Depression Elizabeth Henby Sutter (Washington and the sunny days of our current econo U.-St. Louis), dean of the past presidents, my. It covered the "good war" and World read a letter from the International Presi War II volunteer efforts; and it survived dent. In part. L'Cena Brunskill Rice (USC) the "bad" when the R.O.T.C. building at wrote: "It is wonderful you can come Washington University was destroyed in a together to recognize the importance Vietnam protest. each of you played in making the St. Louis Christine Chopin SENIOR WEWBER ATTENDING: Best of all, it stirred up memories of the Alumnae Chapter one of the precious from her (Washington U.) wos brought 1948 Gamma Phi Beta international Con Rapp Bergen Roberto Ropp at the old kitchen nursing home by daughter vention Jefferson Hotel, of Illinois), U.). Gail Woritman (U. (Washington U. and Syracuse dut)' at rush parties, holiday bazaars with BELOW- RINGLEADERS for the Presidents' ornaments and home-made the idea hand-painted Kigled Re^^^^m as St. Louis Alumnae president candles, and house tours to raise money wh^n she retired with by or She was assisted arrangements for charit)' the Alpha Delta house. 1996. and over a St. Louis Alumnae (Washington U.) Proudest memories were the successful Dottie Allen Drees Wiegelman late one night, Gail Work U.). Directory Anita Waninger Steck (Washington man (LI. of Illinois) wondered who Lookingwas among the many past chapter presidents whose ranks she was soon to join. This sparked an idea for a Presidents' Reunion Luncheon. With assistance from Dorothy Allen Drees Wiegelman (Washington II. -St. Louis), Eleanor Garm Hemmingcr (North western) and Anita Waninger Steck (Washington II.-St. Louis), Gail's dream became a reality in April 1997. Invitations were mailed to 42 members residing in the St. Louis area and 25 accepted. Those 17 who didn't attend "lived to regret it." It's been praised as "the best gathering" of the clan in many a year� a luncheon program at the historic Sappington House Barn Restaurant. A questionnaire was sent with each in\ itation asking the member to recall

national or local events that occurred in

her term and to share any special Sorority

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jewels in the beautiful crown of Gamma ring with the r$B crest. Patsy had the SPECIAL Phi Beta." ring made into a necklace and suggests AWARD: Patricia McGahey Henderson the medallion be used as an annual "The Alumnae Chapter," she went on, that (Washington U.) offered a necklace as an award for "was founded in 1919 and is now 78 years award for outstanding alumnae-collegiate outstanding alumnae-collegiate relations. It was in old with a long history of excellence. It relations. given tribute to the late Virginia Smith has consistently been one of the Sorority's Special guests at the gathering included lumpp (Washington U.). largest and strongest chapters. It has Ann Mullen Bronsing (Indiana State), past attained the Circle of Excellence annually. International President, who Though Phi has been lost on our roll, St. brought her close friend, Louis assists three other collegiate chap Mickie Jakobs Fuller ters: Alpha Delta (U. of Missouri), Gamma (St. Louis), and Ellen Endres Tau (St. Louis U.) and Zeta Delta (South Spengemann (U. of east Missouri State U.)." Missouri), who is president Gladys Hecker Myles (Washington U.-St. of the St. Louis Panhellenic, Louis) offered the luncheon blessing and serving as Gamma Phi's Dottie Wiegehnan, a two-time president, representative. Donna Davis led the informal recounting of memories. Prior (Indiana State) was When a president was not there to speak invited as photographer. for herself, Dottie filled in the missing A Presidents' Reunion is an event worth It's years with notes gleaned from the ques repeating. tionnaires. A calligraphied certificate of also an idea worth copying!^ appreciation and a pink carnation was presented to each president. Patsy McGahey Henderson (U. of Wash- ^Editors Note: Mrs. Smith a tribute to was editor o/The Crescent of service were by three- ington-St. Louis) paid loving MULTIPLE SERVICE: Multiple years given U. of the late Smith Lumpp (U. of from 1972 to 1978. Bereton Gamble (Washington U. and Virginia time president Margaret 'When Patsy was U.) who served Washington-St. Louis). Maryland) and Dorothy Moore Reed (Washington gave her an aquamarine initiated, Virginia twice.

The Crescent 25 A True Act of Sisterhood months later. Without skipping a beat, Letters to the Editor Bobbi Jo offered to take a week off of 1 have experienced a tme act of sister- Thank you for printing Judy Graham's work and rearrange her college classes to h�)od which I want to share to inspire oth keynote speech in its entirety. As an 83- care for Zacher)'. I felt it was a burden to ers. 1 cannot think of a better way to year-old, 1 found it refreshingly honest. her, but she insisted, "I wouldn't have repay Bobbi Jo Diottc than to nominate The four values named by Gamma Phi's offered if I didn't want to." her "Sister of the Year." Founders, Love, Labor, Learning, Loyalty, The bond of sisterhood dissolved all my As any new mom can attest, finding a were taught for generations. They were anxieties and fears� I knew I could good daycare provider is a grandiose task, gradually brushed aside as too old-fash entrust my most treasured possession to especiall)' when you live far from friends ioned by the "modernist" society. her. It was a wonderful feeling (and a sur and family. Since my husband and I are It is encouraging to read that the "post prise to me) to know that all of the things " both active dut)' Army helicopter pilots, I modem society may embrace the four val I learned while I was pledging�sisters are have no choice but to rely on people we ues as a (pre)requisite for leadership. true to each other, there is a special barely know outside of interviews and Beth Kerten Saul's essay on academic friendship and a bond between background checks. integrity was the frosting on the cake on sisters� was true not only between the "When my son, Zachery, was three the enriched issue of The Crescent's sum sisters that I was close to, but also months old, my husband and I had to be mer publication. between sisters who barely knew each in the field at the same time. To my other! Janet S. Borgen (Universit)> of Washington) ht)rror, the new sitter quit as soon as she Bobbi Jo, I am eternally grateful for started. 1 had one week in which to find what yt)u did for me. You are the type of Editors note: Gamma Phi Beta encour a reliable person. This is where Bobbi Jo sister every new member should try to ages her members to excel academically, came to my rescue. . . literally! We emulate. You are a true Gamma Phi Beta, philanthropically andpersonally. The bumped into each other at the restaurant and you have made me extremely glad to pastfour issues o/The Crescent have where she worked. Although I graduated say. . . Proud to Be Gamma Phi! reflected the Sorority's commitment to before she was initiated, my sister had scholarship and leadership. It is our goal introduced us. I cannot recall seeing her Love in IIKE, to maintain these ideals in all our again until this chance meeting ten Nicole Lanctot Notz (Florida Institute publications. of Technology)

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26 Winter 1998 Gifts have been given to the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation in celebration of:

CONGRATULATIONS Lori Sandquist's marriage to Glen Hinz Sue Hannie Bloch's first grandchild and from Janel Kroeger Madden. legacy, Mary Elaine Robison. Susan Grant for her success as Director Michael Drevno to of Public Affairs from Darla Click Dakin. Delta Tau for paying off their mortgage The birth of Robert with Gamma Phi Beta from the Financial Michael and Linda (Brooks) Drevno from Julie Campbell Fein on becoming the Advisory Board. L'Cena Brunskill Rice, Barbara Missert first woman president of the Cortland Wessel and Jean Murphy Terkildsen. County, NY, Bar Association from Barbara to Laurie Missert Wessel and Hearn. The birth of twin daughters Stephanie BIRTHS AND BIRTHDAYS Hymes Setness and Brett Setness in Joan Foster Nugent, Leisure Worlder The birth of Garrett Edward Wassom to Stockton, CaUfomia. of the Month (May, 1997) for the Leisure Stephanie Hearn and Ed Wassom from World Historical Society from Carol Virginia Forsythe Vint, Sharon Witt Goshaw Blanchard. Dunham, Magnes Welsh and Phyllis SISTERHOOD Ruth Seder for her winning age group Donaldson Choat. In honor of Barbara Missert Wessel in the Chicago triathlon from Stephanie Dorothy Boettner's 80th birthday from speaking for them from Alpha Omicron Pi Hearn. Molly Brown Noren (her granddaughter). Foundation. Trina Montalto's marriage and her The birth of great granddaughter, Christianity from Andrea Clune. new as Delta position Omega's chapter Paul Monica Catherine Larson, daughter of Love in IIKE for White advisor from Susan Lutz and Danielle Chrissy and Kerri Larson of Waukesha, (Kilpatrick) Hancock for being my alumnae initiate Kolomyjec. WI. Kerri is the of Christi daughter sponsor into the friendship and sisterhood JiU K. Dokiicek for Pi chapter Lindauer from Guthrie pledging Kilpatrick Cathy of Norman Alumnae chapter from Karen from her Adele Greene Lindauer. grandmother, Stuart White. Streitwieser. The birth of Mercedes Laine to Gail Rosemary Stone Bunn (Beta Mu), *l Vicky Keene Bawcom for a successful Lawson Anderson and Reid Anderson from alumni house manager, from Gill Todd to her year as President of City Area Alumnae. completion Tampa Bay Bodziony. Federation of Women's Clubs in Temple The birth of Katherine "Katie" Nicole In appreciation of Anne Layton for from Amy Marie Bawcom. Pearson on 22, 1997, to Brad and July five years of service as NPC Alternate Beta for an outstanding fall rush Robin Pearson. She was bom at Alpha (Essler) Delegate from Betty Ahlemeyer Quick. and a very supportive advisory board and 3:05 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces and Thank you to Joyce Cole Hultgren for an exceptional house corporation board was 19 and 1/4 inches long. two of unbelievable hard work in from Linda S. Babcock. years Carol Culver Fletcher's �It was birthday chairing Kansas City's highly successful The of Norton to a Uke old friends engagement Stacey great party! Nothing very Antiques and Garden Show from Tucky Mr. William from Gough Fraya Hirschberg. to help celebrate from Barbara Davis Wheeler Hobbs. Pam Odeen's marriage to Joseph McKewen. LoDato from Gretchen Meier Oostenink.

Bill and Doris (Bird) Gorden's 50th wedding anniversary from the Philadelphia West Suburban Alumnae Chapter, Marjory Mills Shupert, Donald and Elizabeth (Dean) Public Relations/Communications students: Trustees and Wanderer, and Foundation looking for a summer Staff. internship?

The of Diana Nauman marriage Gamma Phi Beta Sorority is offering a Public Relations Brockelbank to John Wilcher from Sandra for and in Colorado. Rettke Nauman. internship June July Englewood, and will be The marriage of Lynda N. Wynn to Housing stipend provided. Joe Follenweider from her big sister, College credit may be available. Matev. Stephanie Kjellstrom Send resume and cover letter by April 1, 1998 to: Ruth Seeler, M.D., for being selected as Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, c/o Susan Grant, interim chief of Pediatrics at Michael Reese 12737 E. Euclid CO 80111 Hospital in Chicago from Stephanie Hearn. Dr., Englewood, Pat Galyean Jones' (Lubbock, TX) initiation from Stephanie Hearn.

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Anne moved to St. Louis Dedicated to Healing where she taught three more years, and then returned for her leClair N.A.C. II Bissell, M.D., masters in counseling, later (Randolph-Macon), was recently becoming a high school coun Rho '88 and selected by the American Medi selor. She trained new members Ijsa (Morgan) Moulton, (R) Jennifer in the St. Louis (Pertzborn) Moulton, Epsilon Delta '90 (L) cal Women's Association Junior League. chaired the welcoming commit (AMWA) to receive the 1 997 (see fall issue of The Crescent). tee for the community, and Through pledge donations from Elizabeth Blackwell Award, set volunteered in the juvenile area St. Louis alumnae and inter up in memory of the first Ameri courts and girls' group homes. national officers, Lisa raised over As her two children can woman and the grew older, physician $750, which was donated to she returned to part-time career founder of the first medical women in college for New York. This Alpha Beta and area alumnae to counseling with teens and adults. award is AMWA's honor and identifies a woman help offset clean-up costs. highest physician She was president of the local Linda Wardhammer who has made the most women in (Alma outstanding contributions to counseling organization, speer- College) also ran a 1 3-mile half- medicine. The awards ceremony was held at AMWA's 82nd annual headed several large confer marathon in at the 500 ences, was a member of the state May Indy in an medical meeting Chicago, organization representing every Festival, over $700 in board of counselors and started raising specialty, made up of over 1 1 ,000 women physicians and medical stu pledge donations for two schol her own counseling business, dedicated to of women for St. Louis dents, increasing the influence physicians and which she still maintains in the arships University students to attend the Under promoting women's health care. evenings, while she works days graduate InterFratemit)' Institute Dr. Bissell's life as an innovator, researcher, author, teacher and at St. Louis University School of (UIFI). The Uin, held each sum Law as career counselor. social activist embodies the of the Blackwell Award. very spirit mer at Butler University, is an Hensley is also involved in the Dr. Bissell has dedicated her life to healing the impaired physician and intense five-day motivational women's programs at the univcr has contributed to the of on the program designed to build substantially body knowledge training, sit)', gardens, designs greeting leadership skills relevant to the treatment and understanding of addicted professionals. She has cards, arranges flowers for wed Greek Linda has and is of a communit)'. focused her work particularly on professional women, an area ding receptions part been a group facilitator at UIFI book discussion group. In spite previously uninvestigated. for seven years and is ver)' com of her bus)' schedule, she always An AMWA member since 1979, Dr. Bissell has been mitted to the program. Now actively makes time for Gamma Phis on involved with the American of Addiction Medicine for 20 serving as Gamma Phi Beta's Society campus. Anne believes that what new member program coordina years, has helped establish the Smithers Alcoholism Treatment and goes around comes around, and tor, Linda works at St. Louis Training Center, and has traveled worldwide, and it is her turn to give back to the teaching lecturing University as Assistant Director Sororit) what she can. on issues related to impaired professionals, ethics, AIDS, sexual of Student Life. " *Editors note: "The term behavior and other addiction topics. Her most recent accomplishment pledge Both Linda and Lisa agree that has been officially changed to having the of is a book she has published on ethics among health professionals in sponsorships "new member." Gamma Phi Betas moti the field of addiction. helped vate them in preparing for and Marathon Women completing their respective Two St. Louis alumnae have races. 'I reall)' felt that my SisterLink at Work been Being busy this spring running marathon had a purpose and Gamma Taus on the at involved is campus in separate marathons which that people were counting on St. Louis have an extra not a new \ University ,�y collectively raised nearly $1,500 me. It felt great to have the bonus with career tiling for for causes Gamma Phi counseling -csr'' benefiting support of so many Gamma Phi services from Licensed Anne. In Beta. sisters," said Lisa. Professk)nal Counselor Anne she college Lisa Morgan Moulton (U. Linda and Lisa wish to thank Lund of served as Hensley (11. Idaho), of Iowa) completed "Grandma's everyone who sponsored them whose office in the law school " pledge' Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota and offered words of encourage from trainer at Xi is across the sidewalk in a 1 3-mile half-marathon ment are Anne Lund Hensley June� If you interested in Taus room and and Gamma chapter Chapter which she dedicated to Alpha obtaining further information on dorm floors. Anne had been with as the first Beta Chapter in Grand Forks, how your alumnae chapter can she female senior class the university' two days when president. North Dakota. The chapter help organize the sponsorship of noticed the Gamma Phi Greek After she graduation, taught house suffered major water a marathon nimier as a fund letters outside her window and school in Seattle, individualizing damage, including nine feet of raising event, contact Gail Work

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