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Summer March 1 SisterLink . .. Gamma Phi Beta's Global Fall 1 July Resource Network

travel and On the Cover Career workshops, networking opportunities, tourism assistance, mentoring� SisterLink has a new look and According to the American Medical Associa format you must see! tion, domestic violence is the single major cause of injur)' to women. Ever)' nine seconds in the United States a woman is abused by ^. Door someone who claims he loves her. Our cover The Noise Next is devoted to raising awareness of this The single major cause of injury to women, domestic violence J problem. and what you can do to help. Editors Editor: 12 why's and How's of Reference Writing Susan Hamilton Grant of lifetime references for 12737 E. Euclid Drive .j20 A privilege membership, membership Englewood, CO 80111-6445 t. help the Sororit)' to grow.

Feature Editor: Phyllis Donaldson Choat Departments The Gift 2116S. 113th Ave. ,6 Omaha, NE 68144 News Collegiate A sister overcomes incredible odds through a transplant Alumnae/Collegiate News 6 surgery. Editor: Krist)'n "Wiggin Golberg Alumnae Nfws 2314 Stone Creek Lane West 1 8 for Chanhassen, MN 55317 9 Top Strategies Creating Winning

Graphic Artist: Jody Toth Impressions Memorial Gifts must for Business Manager: Looking to polish your image? Networking tips? A Marjor)' Mills Shupert 22 any woman. International Headquarters In Memoriam Gamma Phi Beta (USPS 137-620). We Crescent is 20 the Bonds of Our Sisterhood published quarter!)' in Fall, Winter, Spring and 23 Expanding Summer by Ciamma Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 12737 Gamma Phi Beta welcomes two new chapters. E. Euclid Drive, Englewood, CO 801 1 1-6445. In Celebration Subscription price is $6.00. Produced in the U.S.A. by Maury Boyd and Associates. Periodicals postage paid at Englewood, CO and additional mailing 28 You Are What You Eat offices. Copyright 1996. (iamma Phi Beta Sorority, PACEsetters Postmaster: Send address changes to The Nutrition for women

' Crescent. Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, 12737 E, 26 Euclid Drive, Englewood. CO 801 1 1-6445. Printed in the U.S.A. Subscribers: Send changes of address, notices of marriages and deaths to Women & Health 31 Adventure of a Lifetime Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, 12737 E. Euclid Drive, 28, and on behalf of the the Collegiate Englewood, CO 801 1 1-6445. Phone: 303-799-1874. Traveling training Sorority, for Fax: 303-799-1876. Leadership Consultant program might be the opportunit)' The Mailbox you. 31

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you wanted help with resume writing? Interview techniques? HaveCareer advancement or negotiation skills? Then a SisterLink career workshop is Gamma Phi Beta's Resource Network Global what you need! The Southem Califomia Inter-cirs' Alumnae

Council (Province 16) held a SisterLink Career Workshop March 9, 1996 with a 3- beginner and advanced track. This seminar was designed specifically for juniors, seniors m :i^V and alumnae less than five years out of school. Over sevent)' women attended and. thanks to the twenty-five Gamma Phi Beta alumnae who helped as presenters, it was an enormously successful event! The day consisted of business etiquette, resume preparation, interview techniques, career advancement and networking skills. Professional roundtables in the afternoon allowed participants to talk to alumnae about The NEW SisterLink different career fields. All participants were Program encouraged to bring a resume and during the workshops. Gamma Phi Beta human SisterLink, the career networking program of Gamma Phi Beta, has resource professionals reviewed them and been expanded! The new SisterLink combines career network services made notes on evaluation forms� a great with the hospitahty services of TranSISter and a mentoring program. By service since most people send out resumes having three programs under the SisterLink umbreUa, Gamma Phi Beta and never know what someone thinks. strengthens the resources available to the sisterhood.

SisterLink enhaiicements include:

� A mentoring program to enable sisters already established in a career to assist a collegian or alumna new to the profession. � Updated enrollment process and forms to encourage sisters to participate in the program. � Shortened turn-around time to receive information from International Headquarters. � Improved data, using new software. � Reduced cost of the program (now that's one you don't see often!).

Today, nearly 6,500 sisters are participating (including sisters formerly The resume review table at the Southern Career in TranSISter) in the SisterLink program. The SisterLink Global Resource California Workshop. Network represents many women wiUing to share their expertise, careers and time. Following is a sample of career interests and number Upcoming Event of members enlisted in each: The New York Alumnae will be � Education 1000 City Chapter hosting their Career Roundtable over the � Art, music, media, athletics 350 summer. � Legal 75 � Medical 400 For more information contact Julee Bertsch, � Sales and marketing 700 322 W. 57th St., #32U, New York, NY 10019 � Science, math or architecture 300 engineering, or call 212-307-7633.

Whether are looking for networking possibilities or you can you If you are interested in planning a SisterLink the SisterLink program with your talents, either complete the support career workshop in your area, contact Inter pull-out card in The Crescent or call International Headquarters at national Headquarters. 303-799-1874 to receive an enroOment form. The Noise Next Door I. By: Tracy Kennedy, U. of Oklahoma Coniinunity Relations Manager fiA^.^f^ Domestic Violence Intervention Services, Inc., Tulsa, OK

x= he crouched in the corner, shielding herself from the verbal and ^./^ physical blows. She knew he would eventuaU)' get tired of hurt ing her and leave. Then, she'd be safe�if only for a little while. Right now, she was more concerned about the children. They had just gone to bed and she knew they could hear her screams and his yelling. She willed herself to survive this beating and vowed it would never happen again. or read This stor)- ma)' seem like something )'ou would see in the movies about in the newspaper, but for too many families, this is a stark reality. Ever)- nine .seconds in the United States a woman is abused by someone who claims he loves her. Domestic violence is not a new problem in America, but it is one that has been kept behind closed family doors for generations. As awareness of domestic violence increases, demand for services across the countn- is skyrocketing. According to the American Medical Association, domestic violence is the more than the single major cause of injur)' to women, even significant ym^^i^f^

5 things to say to a victim reluctant to leave a violent situation*

1) I am afraid for )'our safety numbers injured in auto accidents, and staff for law Often rapes ing 2) I am afraid for the safety times, or muggings combined. The National enforcement. The VAWA abuse rears its of your children Victim Center that reports every six also provides grants to ugly head ver)' 3) It will onl)' get worse hours in the United States, a woman is increase services for vic earl)- in a relation 4) I am here for )'ou when murdered by her partner and that it is tims and their famihes. ship. Dating are to leave more for a you ready likely female to be killed by a It is easy to think that violence situation.^ 5) You desen'e better than spouse than it is for a police officer to be domestic violence or are common in this killed in the line of duty. dating violence does not both high school Even with statistics like those in hometown and amazing happen your *or is returning to a college listed above, many people believe that or on your campus. The violent situation relationships. It domestic violence does not occur in truth is that ever)'one is is estimated that their neighborhood or on their campus. touched by this terrible only 50 percent of The truth is that women are victimized tragedy. Be it through your work, school, dating violence cases are reported. at home by their partners in every city sorority or circle of friends, statistics Patterns for behavior in ftiture relation in the United States. High profile cases, show that you wUl know someone ships are established at an early age for such as O. J. Simpson's and golfer involved in a domestic violence situation. both abusers and victims. John Daly's, have shown that domestic However, there are some 'red flags" violence is and crosses widespread all to look for in a dating partner that may racial and socioeconomic levels. indicate an abusive personality. Abusers Domestic violence agencies and Every nine seconds in tlie are ver)' possessive and demanding, advocacy for battered women and their often forcing victims to account for their children as began grassroots efforts. United States a woman is whereabouts every minute of the day. These efforts have grown in recent Abusers are extremely jealous and decades and now professional services become over abused someone who upset insignificant things. are available for victims nationwide. by Low self esteem is also common in Services can include crisis intervention, abusers. Abusers often control all the shelter, courtroom advocacy and claims he loves her. finances, which makes it difficult for the counseling for the children. Some victim to have money to pay for housing programs also have transitional living and purchase other necessities when and couples' counseling. she escapes the abuse in her home. the real to an Although key putting There is help available for any end to domestic violence is to hold If you are one in a violent situation. abusers accountable for their actions, concerned for a Check your local phone book counseling for abusers is an integral part friend or a family for a listing of domestic of what needs to be done to stop this member, how can violence programs in your epidemic. It is known that abuse is a you help her? It is area. One ofthe provisions of learned behavior and abusers are usually often very frtistrating the Violence Against Women continuing a cycle they learned at home. for family and friends Act was the creation of a national Often, for both victims and abusers, a to stand by and watch some 800 number for victims to contact violent home is the only kind of home one they love stay in a violent for referrals and information. The they have ever known. The National relationship. Abusers often isolate their number, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), became Coalition Against Domestic Violence victims from friends and family. This dis operational in March of this year. reports that 85 percent of children who tance puts more of a strain on the con If you are not in need of services, witness or experience abuse in the cerned family members. It is important consider volunteering or making a home will go on to repeat that cycle to let the victim know that you are con monetary or in-kind donation to a local without some sort of intervention. cerned about her and are available for shelter or program. Most agencies are It is also important for all the protec her when she needs you. Victims will non-profits and appreciate any support tion providers in a city to be willing to often be protective of their abuser and provided by the community. work to keep victims safe. Law enforce minimize or deny abuse because they For the sisterhood of all women. ment officers, judges, district attorneys may feel they have no other options. Gamma Phis, both collegiate and alum and others need to be educated and Friends and famUy members need to be nae members, need to be aware of the committed to work together to protect ready to provide support and encourage problems of domestic violence and be victims and prosecute abusers. Recently, ment to the victim once she takes the willing to take a stand against this national legislation such as the Violence steps to leave. (See sidebar for more violence that destroys lives and tears Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 information on what to say to a friend in families apart. ^ provided federal funds to increase train- a dangerous situation.) COLLEGIATE NEWS

Colorado State members had a ver)' busy spring. After a successful rush the)' participated in main philanthropic activities, including Balloon Buy and a hockey shoot out where they won $200 for the Travis Roy Foundation. They also won several awards during Greek Week �good job!

Sisters from California Poly technic State University at San Luis Obispo won first place with their Homecoming float. The Sisters from California Polytechnic State Unii'ersity at San Luis Kansas State sisters helped to

showed off their � the All-Greek chapter proudly Obispo are aU dressed up with a place to go Homecoming make Philanthropy athletic abilit)' as they took first celebratiinis! Kids' Carnival a successfor place in soccer and second place area youngsters in the Big in Softball. Brother/Big Sisterprogram.

Dedication to serving the from sisters of Washington State community has been the theme for University during recent floods. the sisters at the University of Sisters helped in the relief effort b) Oregon. The chapter has been sandbagging at risk areas in that involved in helping in shelters for communit)'. The chapter also had a homeless families, volunteering for semester that was jam-packed full women's safet)' organizations on of events including Greek Week, a campus and working with less for Softball tournament. Moms' Week tunate children. The chapter also end and initiating their new held their first-ever Founders Day Sisters St. Lends enjoying their Presents Dance this members. celebration with Oregon State from University pastfall sisters this past November. ThirU' Oklahoma City University sisters gave the local University of Washington skating, movie watching and eating with guest speaker Robert F. food bank a helping hand After a sisters recognize freshman jenny pizza. The chapter also vcjlun- Kennedy, Jr. during Earth Aware day's work, over 50,000 pounds of Schuur for her participation in the teered their time for a ness Week and a blood drive with non-profit food had been sorted and the food 1996 Miss Greek Pageant. Jenny television station phon-a-thon. the men of Phi Kappa Theta. baiik was back in order. The sisters raised nearly $8,000 of the $6(),()()0 The sisters answered phones and Adopt-A-Highwa)' was a joint took first place in the Universit)''s raised by the 16 contestants to recorded pledges for the station. venture between the collegians annual Spring Sing contest with a benefit the Fred Hutchinson and the alumnae. In March the three song medley from the inovii Cancer Research C^enter. The University of Georgia sisters put on their walking shoes Sister Act IT Clever choreography, kicked off the new year with a ver)' and participated in the March of effective costumes and strong Members from Duquesne successful spaghetti dinner phUan- Dimes Walk-a-Thon. voices clenched first place for the University held their first annual throp)'. All proceeds benefitted the chapter. Cut-A-Thon to raise money for the first annual Dance Marathon at the The University of California I Leukemia Beauticians from which the at Santa Barbara welcomed six * Societ)'. universit)- supports Congratulations to Erin Argo area offered haircuts new the Pittsburgh Children's Miracle Network. Not members this winter. Greek from Auburn University on for a $5 donation to this cause did the sisters to make Week and other social for only help engage placing as a top five candidate took in the Uni Dance Marathon ments to The chapter part the possible, they helped the sisters get Miss Auburn 1996-1997. Tlie Greek and in took first as well. know one another as well as other versity's Sing placed place chapter also celebrated as Michellt Best Costumes, Best members of the Greek Choreography Congratulations! communit)' Donavan was named Miss Home and Overall Best Show. better. The hosted a chapter coming this fall. Many talented Blood drives, tutoring inner cit)' suitcase part)' to raise money for sisters have joined the chapter at Eastem LIniver and food their local The Washington students, Adopt-A-Family philanthrop)'. grand Auburn, installed this year. sity sisters held a spaghetti dinner dri\ es ha\-e been just a few of the prize raffle wimier won a trip for Members to raise money for their Ad\-en- philanthropic projects supported two to Lis Vegas! from the University tures in Babysitting philanthropy. b) the sisters at St. Louis Univer of Arizona held their I4th annual Greek Awards of the This event hosts 35 underprivi sity this past ) ear. Ihe chapter The Colfax, Washington consisting sororities and fraternities leged children in a night of roller- sponsored a volleyball tournament communirv' welcomed the help forty-five Fundraising Events: Fall; Chili Cookoff Winter; Spaghetti Dinner Spring: Twister Twist Off

Traditional Chapter b Events:

� Crescent Ball: The new members are presented individually and their date then meets them with a pink carnation.

� Mystery Date Night: sisters a a University lend hand at local � \)klah(Jina City helping A sister sets you up some ^'(Hxl bank. 50,0(J0 was sorted the end Nearly pounds offood by of of the couples have even he day! tually married!

i')n campus. The sisters received from this event benefit the local � Easter Egg Hunt: with a 'he Outstanding Chapter Award children's charity in Rochester. fraternity� for underprivi Sistersfrom St. Louis University ;iven to the top sorority and frater leged children. One of the having a baU at their recent nity which excels in their involve- Clemson University sisters men dresses up as the Crush Party. � rjient on and around campus. The enjoyed a fun-filled Mothers' bunny the kids love it! -hapter also received second place Weekend this spring. Some

� or the Public and Communit)' activities even included dads so Date Dash Night: Once a delations Award and third place for they wouldn't be left out. The Michigan State sisters were year the members are told he Scholarship Programming chapter proudly welcomes their proud to be a part of initiating new they have two hours to get \ward! spring new members and they are members at the reorganized Beta ready and find a date. busily planning for their formal Chapter at the University of Michi Keeps morale and atten Seventy-four sisters from rush this fall. gan. They wish their neighboring dance up! llinois State University made chapter the best of luck. in impressive showing at the Chi Kansas State members helped Special things about Omega's March Madness dance to make the All-Greek Philanthropy Members from the University our chapter: of 4vent. The chapter took third Kids' Carnival a success. This carni Puget Sound showed just how "We are very active within �)lace with beautiful costumes, a val creates a day of fun for local Big tough they are as the champions of the Athens community. veil-rehearsed and choreographed Brothers/Big Sisters participants. the Sigma Chi Derby Days Powder We adopted a mile stretch of Puff football '�outine and sheer enthusiasm. The sisters sponsored a prize game. The sisters took highway and once a quarter first in the fishing booth with the Alpha Tau overall place Derby all the sisters put on our activities. University of Rochester mem Omega Fraternity. Additionally, Days 'beautiful' orange hazard bers found themselves ducking� they helped younger children jackets and clean. We have a ind rather successfully�at the through the booths and games so Sisters from the University of sign at the beginning of the innual Throw-A-Pie-At-Gamma-Phi that everyone had a positive and Nebraska at Lincoln brightened stretch saying, 'This mile -�vent this past April. All proceeds memorable experience. some spirits at a local nursing adopted by Gamma Phi

' Beta. We also volunteer at

the Athens area homeless

shelter. Once a month sisters

go and play with the chil dren and serve dinners. We

also donate extra food that

we have so that it doesn't go to waste. Many sisters tutor elementary through high school age students at the Athens Tutorial."

Editors note: An over whelming response on the Reader Survey was to have afeature on different chapters in each issue. Ifyou would like your chapterfeatured, contact Sisters from lUinois State University all decked outfor the Chi Omega's March Madness song and dance Internatiorml Headquarters. :ontest Tlje chapter took third place in this smashing event

he Crescent 7 initiated during winter term, raised S I .M)() through their 'King ofthe Scots" philanthropy. The proceeds benefitted the local Big Brothers/ Big Sisters organization. The chap ter was also recognized for their efforts at the annual Greek Awards Ceremony as they received the Outstanding Chapter Philanthropi and Outstanding New Member hilanthropy Awards.

Several members from the Uni versity of Nebraska at Keamey found themselves stranded and in

need of Red Cross shelters this pa> January when a blizzard swept through the state. In response to Twenty eight Michigan State University sisters spent spring break relaxing on a Carnival Cruise. this, the chapter held a basketball The sisters traveled to Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Ochio Rios, Jamaica. game fundraiser and raised Sl,50ii to give back to the Red Cross, hi addition to the financial support, together chapter officers, mem Sisters from Gettysburg the sisters also participated in a bers, advisors and international College were pleased to be pre Red Cross blood drive in March. officers for an intensive two days sented with the following awards: of fun and workshops. Seminars Most Improved Chapter, Outstand Bridgewater State College had focused on officer training, goal ing Educational Programming and their first retreat for the semester setting, public relations and rush the Dean of the College Award for which was filled with fun, excite skiUs. Excellence in Leadership. Keep up ment and sisterhood activities. the good work! The chapter held their annual Rutgers University sisters Rock-a-thon philanthropy. Proceeds celebrated another successftil rush Sisters from the University of benefit the Children's Physical that brought many new and Idaho found themselves sandbag Developmental Clinic on campus wonderful women to their ging with their neighbors as chapter. The sisters had an event nearby creeks began to thaw and Sisters from Chico State ful semester cause flash in their area. University congratulate Jeanette Amanda Art, sister at the including philan flooding as Home thropies, a Famil)' Day and an Although it wasn't a planned activi- Maggiore being selected Universtiy of Southern fall. The exciting Spring Formal. t)', it was greatly appreciated b)- coming Queen this chap California, helps children make those The sisters also ter took first place in Sigma Chi s valentines for theirfamilies. the)- helped. has been named, University of North Dakota volunteered at a local jazz festival. Derby Days and members enjoyed many events this for the second time, as having home. The chapter visited and past semester. Following informal Sisters from Alma College, the highest sororiry grade poin| played bingo with the residents. msh, the sisters held their annual along with their 20 new members average on campus. The)- also made a showing at the Valentine's balloon sale. This cit)' mission. Their mission� to proved again to be an excellent decorate Easter eggs with the fundraiser for Convention. Parents' children. A French Toast Feed held Formal and a Mega Spega spaghetti in April was a success as well. feed also kept the chapter hopping Proceeds benefitted Camp Sechelt. in March.

Five chapters in Province The University of Southern "VniA, Gamma Phi, Delta Omicron, California hosted 35 second- Delta llpsilon, Epsilon Theta and graders at the chapter house. The Epsilon Lambda, joined together at sisters helped these underprivi Auburn Universit)- for Area Leader leged children to make valentines ship Conference '96 on Januar)- for their families. Cookies, punch 26th and 27th. The conference, and group songs made this a ver)' and at the organized b)- PCD Marsha White special event. Sisters from many chapters many yearsjoined together in and IRC Susan Douglas, brought National MIFCA/MAPCA conference Chicago, IL.

Summer 19" 8 COLLEGIATE NEWS

� The sisters at Iowa State iUniversity were recognized in voting by the Graduate PanheUenic .Advisor of the university for spon- iisoring "The Great Pancake Break- t'ast." This fundraiser raised money i'or ACCESS, a local women's shelter ihat provides temporary housing for women in need. The chapter �eceived first place in grades overall It the university and second place Sisters at Loyola University celebrate formal rush. -or their Varieties skit, "Trapped in Idaho sisters " University of pose 'Paradise, with the men of Phi Delta with their mascot ifheta. University's

to Mitchell Congratulations Tracy Members at Northem Iowa ind Shannon at the Keamey were very busy this spring volun of for University Washington teering at the Cancer-walk/run/skate �-heir induction into the Greek Hon- fundraiser, Tlie Special Olympics, Pi Omicron 'brary Society, Sigma. where all members were I,, partnered with a handicapped child, and Sisters at the University of San Sigma Alpha Epsilon's Red Cross Diego kicked off their spring Blood Drive. emester with an all-house retreat n Dana Point. The chapter looks Sisters from Gettysburg College visit Greenacres Convalescence Sisters at Southeast Missouri brward to holding a first annual Center. State University were very busy jammie Grand Prix and are invit- this semester. In Febmar)' the 'ng all clubs and organizations to chapter hosted a Professors' Tea, Sisters from Miami $300 doing a 'Valen Participate in this fundraiser. Pro- University campus-wide along with three other Greek organi welcome 53 new women to their tine baUoon sale. Proceeds benefit reeds will benefit Camp Sechelt. zations. The chapter held a "SibUng The sisters raised over Sechelt. " chapter. Camp Day later that month and in March celebrated the initiation of their new members. The chapter will participate in Derby Days and Greek Week in April and the sisters look forward to introducing "MoonbaU," this year's pliUanthropy project in April.

Colgate members survived the cold winter in central New York

and were ecstatic to catch up with their sisters who had studied abroad

during the first of the year. Intramu ral sports took much of the chap ter's energy, but it paid ofi'. The sisters were flag footbaU and soccer champions and overaU had the highest point total.

University of Califomia at Berkeley sisters celebrated the end of spring msh with the arrival of 16 new members. A retreat to San Fran

cisco helped these new members to strengthen their ties to the sister hood. A night of Salsa-dancing seemed to be the favorite Sistersfrom the University of Oregon at Bid Day, J 996. activity of this semester.

he Crescent 9 ALUMNAE NEWS

The LaJolla Alumnae Chapter in\ ited the San Diego Chapter to join them on a tour of the new Olympic Training Center overlooking Otay Liikes in San Diego. The alumnae enjoyed touring the center which is one of three in the United States. In March the San Diego alumnae invited JoArm Dewey, a Ucensed psychotherapist, to speak to them. "Taking Time Out for You" was the title of her presentation.

"Shear Madness" brought the Shelly Rumler, Gamma Psi alumnae from Northern Virginia Geft), and Donna Wessel, Beta together in Februar)'. This murder Upsilon, display goods from mystery performance was a big their auction "Make hit. the the alum fundraiser Following play, " It, Bake It, Create It. nae enjoyed dinner out. Dressing Floreine Dietrich AUen was the Jirst oj eight to become a member up visors was on the agenda in of Gamma Phi Beta over 60 years ago.' From left to right, front row: March. The alumnae decorated "Make It, Bake It, Create It" Robyn Rucker, Floreine Dietrich Allen, Rebecca Rucker; back row: sun visors for the girls at Camp is the motto for the Quad-City Brook Gregory, Bonnie Allen Williams, Sherr)> Allen Rucker, Patrice Sechelt. The group also flUed Alumnae Chapter's annual sale to Allen Hainzinger, Heidi Hainzinger Balla, Shane Hainzinger. Easter baskets with goodies for the raise money to send girls to Camp chUdren at Carpenter's Shelter. Abe Lincoln, a local camp. Alumnae from Illinois and Iowa cities on decided to tour China through a each Sunday before Christmas for The Alumnae Indianapolis both sides of the Mississippi River universit)- program, they never the last 20 years? Had a part)', Chapter has donated over $6,000 helped raise money this year. dreamed they would befriend Ever)'one brings the same food and to the Riley Children's Hospital another feUow University of Nevada attends the same day! It's an event Cancer Research Center for the Glen EUyn Area alumnae Gamma Phi on the tour. PauUne that the alumnae look forward to Since the past eight years. 1988 gathered at their "Ultimate Home LeveiUe Quillici had graduated in each year,

" alumnae have coordinated this Party fundraiser. The group chose 1947, the same year that June had successful "carnation fundraiser" from various home shopping pledged. The threesome enjoyed a Albuquerque celebrated the where parents of local coUegians vendors and raised over $700 in wonderful tour of China and chapter's 45th anniversary- at a send their daughters a dozen one great shopping spree. renewed old sisterhood ties. Founders Day bmnch at the home carnations on Founders Day. Tliis of Patty Teal Zemke, A number of fundraiser has been a real winner �When Pat DeWalt CardinalU and What have alumnae from the charter members were present for the IndianapoUs group. June Holmes Garrir\-, both alumnae University of Minnesota (new and enjoyed looking back at the from the University of Nevada, member class of '72 and '73) done chapter's histor)'. The chapter also

alumnae celebrate Founders LaJoUa and San Diego alumnae enjoy touring the neiv Olympic Pasadena and Glendale Day. Training Center in San Diego. Pictured here the group stands at the base ofthe Olympic Torch.

- Summer 199' 10 holds monthly social meetings and St. Louis alumnae held their programs. The group gathers at a first hoUday luncheon in Decem local restaurant on the second Fri ber. Wonderful food, conversation

day of each month for a Gamma and an auction that netted $700 Phriday Dutch-treat lunch. for the chapter made the event a success. Congratulations to Christ)' Exciting news from the deep Jensen on being awarded the

� �south. .. a new alumnae has Eleanor Award at group Hemminger �^. �-. i^f? formed in Montgomery, Alaba- Founders Day. Presentations were made at the Greater Kansas City Founders Day ima. Out to dinner with significant celebration. (L to R) Beverly Bailey Lang, Missouri-Columbia, iothers, a rummage sale and a Margie Oldehoeft is another Woman ofthe Year; Joy HiUems Hesler, Minnesota, Merit Roll; iChristmas party for local coUegians alumna that deserves recognition. Kathy Garnet Stepehnson, Kansas, Merit RoU. were just a few of the activities Margie is the Director of Volunteer before 1995 came to a close. Services at the Mary Greeley Medi Initiation of two new members and cal Center in Iowa. Margie coordi be selected as nominee for the another dinner outing highlighted nates about 1 ,000 volunteers who I4th annual Bravo Awards for the winter activities for this group. provide more than 39,700 hours of exceUence in arts education. Kaye assistance and bring in $100,000 teaches art at Vista Grande Alumnae in Greater Kansas armually in cash and services. Elementary School. City gathered on Founders Day to Margie has done an outstanding hear Lisa Valenti, a local television job and was recently honored by The Ottawa Crescent Circle is personaUty, and to honor five the Govemor for her volunteer now three years old and has over women as 50-year members. A work. 50 members! The Circle's two Christmas gala, a presentation by a armual events are a Founders Day pediatric psychologist and a trip to Four Jacksonville Area alum celebration and a summer barbe a member's HoUday House kept nae helped celebrate the Syracuse cue. Younger members enjoy fre tills group busy this past year. Triad last November at a luncheon quent evenings out in Chinatown Glen Ellyn Area alumnae gather with members of Alpha Phi. and in the intemational market at their "Ultimate Home Party" Congratulations to Gale Gibson Jacksonville Area alumnae were area. Alumnae and collegians fundraiser. The group chose KohUiagen, (Coll.of Wm. & Mary, co-hostesses of the December recently spent the day skating on from various home shopping '69). Gale was elected to serve on PanheUenic meeting. In January the Ottawa Canal, the longest out vendors and raised over $700 in one the Board of Directors Society of the alumnae raised money for their door skating rink in the world, great shopping spree. the Alumni at the CoUege of WUUam annual contribution to the Sorority and Mar)'. Gale is a free-lance writer by working inventory at a local Dayton alumnae designated and author of two books. She is a store. January as their phUanthropy Palsy telethon as telephone former EngUsh teacher and has month. The group assembled volunteers. Their annual fundrais written and taught a portion of the The South Bay alumnae are toUetr)' bags for a local women's ing efforts earned nearly $ 1 ,000 to curriculum for dmg prevention in pleased to report that fellow mem domestic violence shelter, tutored support local camperships for Greenwich schools. ber Kaye Furlong is among 123 at a local Uteracy council and chUdren afflicted with cerebral teachers in Southem Califomia to appeared on the United Cerebral palsy. Alumnae from Houston continue to enjoy their monthly meetings with entertaining iprograms such as fashion consulting, a visit to the Decorative Center of Houston, [a night out at the theatre and icruise and travel information from

a travel agent. In Febmar)' the alumnae treated their significant others and friends to a Valentine epicurean evening hosted by Neiman Marcus. The gala included Uve dinner music, culinar)' demon strations and a wonderful dinner. All proceeds benefitted the Brook- wood Community, the chapter's local phUanthropy. Dayton alumruie "working the lines" at a United Cerebral Palsy telethon.

rhe Crescent II THE WHYS ATTENTION: All Gamma Phi Betas WHEN? How many times have you asked yourself how By August 1st. )'ou can stay involved with Gamma Phi Beta? At Questions regarding references should be AND HOWS last, here is your answer! referred to Nancy Groh, F^B Reference Coordi Do you know any qualified young women who nator at (520) 299-7503. Her address is 4150 N. would be good candidates for membership in Camino Gacela, Tucson, AZ 85718. OF GAMMA Gamma Phi Beta? Then write a reference for RECOMMENDING LEGACIES them and send it to a Gamma Phi Beta collegiate chapter today! Gamma Phi Beta's legacy policy states that a PHI BETA legacy is a granddaughter, daughter or sister of a WHO? Gamma Phi Beta. A step-daughter, step-sister or REFERENCE Any initiated member of Gamma Phi Beta may step-granddaughter may be considered a legacy write a reference, including alumnae and colle at the discretion of the Gamma Phi Beta relative, gians. A legacy is entitled to special consideration by the collegiate chapters, which is defmed as an WRTITNG WHY? invitation to the first round of parties, where Because writing references is one of the three possible. If a bid is extended, special considera obligations of alumna membership. It is a lifetime tion also includes alphabetical placement on the privilege and responsibiUt)' of all members to first bid list. seek out and recommend young women who Each collegiate chapter makes the final deci have the potential to make a positive contribu sion on any rush guest and judges legacies by the tion to Gamma Phi Beta. same standards and at the same time as aU other Because collegiate chapters need complete msh guests. If a legacy does not join Gamma Phi information in order to rush successfully and to Beta, notifying relatives and friends is left up to make sound membership selection decisions. the legacy to protect her privacy. It is most helpful to send the legacy introduc HOW? tion form (in this issue of The Crescent) to the Complete a reference form for each young collegiate chapter. The legacy will also need a woman who will be rushing. These forms can completed reference form. The legacy introduc be obtained from: this issue of The Crescent; an tion form does not take the place of a Gamma Ph area reference chairwoman (ARC); or by Beta reference form. contacting International Headquarters at Remember that not all legacies choose Gamma (303) 799-1874. Phi Beta. Conversely, many of our chapters do Provide as much information about the young not have spaces to take all legacies as new mem woman as possible and include a photo. Y'ou may bers. Just because a relative chose Gamma Phi get this information from the woman or her Beta does not mean the rush guest wiU do the family if she is an acquaintance. One way to let a same. All legacies should enter msh with an open chapter know about the woman's personalit)' is mind about all sororities on the campus where to list talents, hobbies, interests, grades and hon she is rushing. Each sororit)' chapter has unique ors. Rush strategies are developed by knowing qualities to offer msh guests and each rush guest such information: above-average grades, offices should seek the chapter with whom she is most held and involvement in organizations. compatible. Type or print clearly on the reference form.

WHERE?

Send the completed reference form to the area reference chairwoman (ARC) affiliated with the school the young woman will be attending. The ARCs are listed here by state and schools. If no ARC is listed, please send the reference form to the chapter c/o the membership vice president. For deferred msh chapters (chapters rushing in the second term), please follow the same proce dure, but send the completed reference fonn during the fall term.

- 19" 12 Summer AREA REFERENCE CHAIRWOMEN dARCs) (information received as of 4/1/96)

ALABAMA Univ, of Arizona Calif State Univ.-Chico Chapman Universit)- liniv. of Denver Univ, of Illinois Auburn University Alpha Epsilon Chapter Epsilon Kappa Chapter Epsilon Nu Chapter Theta Chapter Omicron Chapter Gamma Phi Chapter c/o Membership VP c/o Membership VP c/o Membership VP Jennifer Eason, ARC c/o Membership VP I Alice Beny Hagler, ARC 1535 E. l.stSt. 342 Normal St. 333 N. Glassell 860 S, Oneida *C-208 mow, Nevada St, 23O8 Woodcreek Drive Tucson, AZ 85719 Chico, CA 95928 Orange, CA 92666 Denver, CO 80224 Urbana, IL 61801 Birmingham, AL ^5226 Rush Begins: 8/1 7/96 Rush Begins: 9/5/96 Rush Begins: 9/20/96 (.303) 388-8716 Rush Begins: 9/5/96 (205) 979-6167 Rush Begins: 9/1.V96 Rush Begins: 9/8/96 CALIFORNIA Calif. State Univ.-Fullerton San Diego State Univ. INDWNA Pepperdine University Delta Delta Chapter Beta Lambda Chapter FLORIDA Indiana State Univ, Univ. of Alabama c/o International c/o Membership VP Barbara Lerma, ARC Florida Institute of Tech. Beta Pi Chapter Epsilon Lambda Chapter Headquarters 600 E, Chapman Ave, 1 2877 Carriage Rd Delta Sigma Chapter Susan Marie Maginn, ARC Marilvn DriskiU Leathers, 12737 E, Euclid Dr, FuUerton, CA 92631 Po-wav, CA 92064 c/o Membership VP 8888 Kej-stone Crsg, ARC Englewood, CO 80111 Rush Begins: 9/14/96 (619)566-5999 Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Suite 500 ,! 2612 Shoal Place Colonizing: 9/96 Rush Begins: 9/6/96 1 50 W. University Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46240 Northport, AL 35476 Calif State Univ,-Long Beach Activities Office (317)842-3363 ^ (205) 339-19.39 Calif. Pol)technic State Gamma Eta Chapter Sonoma State Universir)- .Melbourne. FL 32901 Rush Begins: 9/8/96 Ru.'ih s Ruslo Begins: 8/17/96 Univ. Mar)- McDonald, ARC Zeta Gamma Chapter Begins: 8/25/96 Delta Theta Chapter 16681 Phelps Ln. c/o Membership VP Indiana University- ll ARIZONA c/o Membership VP Huntington Beach, CA P.O. Box 7353 Florida State Univ. Beta Phi Chapter Arizona Beta Mu Kathx- Sater ARC , State Univ. 1326 Higuera St. 92649 Cotati, CA 94931 Chapter Amold, � Beta Kappa Chapter San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (714)840-1360 Rush Begins: 9/7/96 c/o Membership VP 3425 E, Bethel Ln, [: c/o Membership VP Rush Begins: 9/13/96 Rush Begins: 9/7/96 633 W. Jefferson St. Bioomington, IN 47408 340 E. University Dr. #3 Univ. of Calif.-Berkeley Tallahassee, FL 32304 (812)33.3-8481 ^- Tempe, AZ 85281 Calif, State Univ,-Bakersfield Calif State Univ, Eta Chapter Rush Begins: 8/19/96 Rush Begins: 1/7/97 Rusk) Begins: 8/22/96 Delta Phi Chapter -Sacramento Devonne Villafuerte, ARC ^ Univ. Alice Viola Holcomb, ARC Delta Chi Chapter 1525 Oak St. Jacksonville Purdue University Zeta H Northern Arizona Univ, 12620 Jasmine Ave c/o Membership VP San Mateo, CA 94402 Epsilon Chapter Delta lota Chapter Molden ARC CA POBox Mary Miller, Susan Marie ARC , Beta Omega Chapter Bakersfield, 93312 192111 (415)341-5010 Maginn, ' 2644 Forest Pt, Ct, c/o Membership VP (805) 589-2565 Sacramento, CA 95819 Rush Begins: 8/24/96 8888 Keystone Crsg. lacksonville, FL 32257 PC, Box 6036 Rush Begins: 1/23/97 Rush Begins: 9/7/96 Suite 500 Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Univ. of Calif-Irvine (904) 733-6482 IndianapoUs, IN 46240 '- Rush 9/2/96 Rush Begins: 8/1/96 Delta Eta Chapter Begins: (317) 842-3363 Leda ARC Rush Begins: 1/3/97 Quiros-Weed, Univ. of Miami 10312 Cirdinal Ave. Epsilon Omega Chapter Fountain Valley, CA 92708 IOWA c/o VP (714) 968-5357 Membership Iowa State Univ. Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Rush Begins: 9/28/96 Omega Chapter 5600 Merrick Dr.. 21H Introduction and Bldg. Cherj'l Darcel Gunter, ARC Policy Dean of Students Office Legacy Univ. of Calif.-Riverside 118 Howard Ave. Coral Gables, FL 33146 Delta Lambda Chapter Ames, lA 50014 To assist our in Gamma Phi Beta Rush 8/27/96 chapters identifying legacies Doris Nelson, ARC Begins: (515)292-6454 (sisters, and complete the form 2923 Arlington Ave, Rush Begins: 8/19 daughters granddaughters), please GEORGU Riverside, CA 92506 below and mail it to the chapter area reference chairwoman listed Southem College (909) 684-8825 University of Iowa of on the following pages. Rush 10/5/96 Technology' Rho Chapter Begins: Delta Omicron Chapter Donna Stewart Wessel, ARC Scarlett Faye Shipp, ARC This is to advise you that my (circle one) daughter, sister, grand Univ. of Calif-Santa Barbara 750 E LeClaire Road 107 Pioneer Dr, will be Delta Psi Chapter Eldridge, L\ 52748 daughter, step-daughter, step-sister, step-granddaughter Woodstock, GA 30188 Jane Habermann, ARC (319) 285-4624 this (770) 591-8499 attending year. 995 Hot Springs Rd, Rush Begins: 8/20/96 Santa CA Barbara, 93108 Univ. of Georgia (805) 969-7898 Delta Upsilon Chapter Univ. of Northern Iowa f- Alumna Rush Begins: 9/24/96 Julie Dunn, ARC Gamma Psi Chapter first maiden married 3104 Cumberland Club Dr, c/o Membership VP Univ. of Calif.-Santa Cruz Adanta, GA 30339 1209 W. 23rd St. t Epsilon Omicron Chapter Cedar Falls, L\ 50613 Address: (770) 433-8583 Roberta Martinez Bollin, ARC Rush Begins: 9/8/96 Rush Begins: 8/22/96 city state zip phone 1816 Redondo Way Salinas, CA 93906 IDAHO KANSAS Kansas State Legacy: (108)4-19-5340 University of Idaho University Rush 1/9/97 Beta first middle last Begins: Xi Chapter Upsilon Chapter Linda Nancy Smith McDaniel, ARC Achten Steinbrink, University of San Diego 165 Old Saybrook Dr, ARC Address: Gamma 16108 W. 124th Terrace Epsilon Chapter Boise, ID 83706 Suzi ARC KS 66062 city state zip Saeger-Hollibaugh, (208) 34.3-3598 Olathe, Miller 30303 Road Rush Begins: 8/16/96 (913)829-6418 CA 92082 Rush 8/14/96 Hiah School: VaUey Center, Begins: (619) 749-4567 ILLINOIS of Kansas Rush Begins: 1/26/97 Bradley University University Beta Eta Sigma Chapter Gamma Phi Beta recognizes that legacies are important to our Sororin- Chapter liniv, of Southern California Carol Wiltz Reams. ARC Marcia Nelson Cassidy, ARC a tradition of and to our because they bring long pride support collegiate Beta Alpha Chapter 2725 W. Creston Ln. 2815SWMacvicar for to Gamma Phi Vincent ARC KS 6661 1 chapters. We also understand the desire legacies pledge Janice Moore, Peoria, IL 60604 Topeka, 2526 PI. (913) 234-5098 Beta. But, because it may be impossible for collegiate chapters to pledge and Allenjay (309) 682-6079 Glendale, CA 91208 Lesley Hagood Kennedy, initiate recommended to them, they are guided by Gamma Phi Rush Begins: 8/1 7/96 every legacy (818)242-1388 ARC which states that are to be consid Beta's legacy policy, legacies given special /?H.* Begins: 8/29/96 Illinois State Univ, 8022 El Monte eration by the chapter, Tliis means that they are invited to at least the first Delta Pi Chapter Shawnee Mission, KS 66208 VP round of parties. If a legacy is invited to pledge, her name is placed alphabet COLORADO c/o Membership (91.3) .341-2752 Colorado State Univ. E, St, Rush unfortunate situations where a is 106 Cherry Begins: 8/18/96 ically on our first bid list. In those legacy Tau Chapter Normal, IL 61761 not invited back to the next set of parties, notification of friends and rela Barbara O'Neal Sutter, ARC Rush Begins: 8/23/96 Wichita State Univ. to her The best tives is left to the legacy herself. This is protect privacy. way 2405 RoUingwood Dr, Beta Chi Chapter discuss the total Greek with Northwestern Univ, to avoid potential disappointment is to system Ft, Collins, CO 80525 c/o Membership VP Epsilon Chapter All National Panhellenic Conference sororities have similar goals (970)221-3746 3912 E, 21st legacies. Ann ARC Rush Begins: 8/22/96 Hipskind Campbell. Omega Ct, #20 and ideals. Gamma Plii Beta as a sole choice for your legacy Emphasizing 1615 Charles Ave, Wichita, KS 67208 unfair to her if we are unable to extend her a bid. Most importantly, IL 60102 may be Algonquin, Rush Begins: 8/12/96 a (847)854-1272 we hope that rush is positive experience. Ru.':h Begins: 1/3/97

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KENTUCKY Moorhead State Univ, Union College OREGON Vanderbilt University Univ, of Puget Sound Morehead State Univ Gamma Mu Chapter Epsilon Epsilon Chapter Oregon State Univ. Alpha Theta Chapter Gamma Epsilon Chapter Ep.silon Sigma Chapter .Martlia Dillger, ARC Patricia TucciUo, ARC c:hi Chapter Lisa Spears. ARC c/o Membership VP Yvette Lynn DcPoy, ARC 6() 32nd A\enue NE 2548 Guilderland Ave, Becki Steers Metzger, ARC 3005 Creekview Ln. 1310 N. Union PO, Box 145 Fargo. ND 58102 Schnectady, NY 12306 1715 NW Garrj'anna Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Taeoma, WA 98406 Allen, KY 41601 (218)236-1313 (518)393-0917 Corvallis, OR 97330 (615)859-0317 Rush Begins: 1/19/97 (606) 8^4-9997 Rush Begins: 9/11/96 Rush Begins: ///6/y (541)758-0505 Rush Begins: 1/9/97 Rush Begins: 8/1 1/96 /?�.* Begins: 9/25/96 Univ. of Washington Univ. of Minnesota-Mnpls, l'niv. of Rochester TEXAS Lambda Chapter LOUISIANA Kappa Chapter Epsilon Tau (Chapter Univ of Oregon East Texas State Univ, Victoria Hirst Dellinger, ARC Lo)ola Universirj' c/o .Membership VP Su.san Bender Bloch, ARC Nu Chapter Gamma Zeta Chapter 4783 171st Ave SE Epsilon Mu Chapter 311 10th Ave. SE 10 New England Drive c/o Membership VP Lisa Edwards Farris. ARC Bellevue, WA 98006 c/o .Membership VP .Minneapolis, MN 55414 Rochester, NY 14618 1021 HilyardSt. PO Box 461 (206)641-0305 UPO Box 2450 Ru.^h Begins: 9/21/96 (716) 381-5926 Eugene, OR 97401 Greenville, TX 75403 Rush Begins: 9/17/96 100 University Blvd. Rush 9/19/96 Rush Begins: 9/26/96 (903)496-7144 MISSOURI Begins: Morehead, KY 40351 Rush Begins: 9/2/96 Washington State Univ. SE Missouri State Univ. Rush Begins: 1/17/97 NORTH CAROLINA PENNSYLVANIA Beta Sigma Chapter Zeta Delta Chapter Univ. of N. Carolina- Gett^'sburg College Midwestern State Univ. c/o Membership VP c/o VP MARYLAND Membership A,sheville Gamma Beta Chapter Gamma Iota Chapter NE 600 Campus St. 1050 Greek Circle Dr ARC Univ, of Maryland Epsilon Psi Chapter Barbara .Morris Spahr, c/o .Membership VP Pullman. WA 99163 J 521 Ave, Beta Beta Chapter BuildingJ�210 Jo Ann Hoffman Karr, ARC Wayne 3410 Taft Blvd. Rush Begins: 8/18/96 Girardeau. MO Ellen Fales Powell, ARC Cape 63701 504 Cireenwood Cir. Springfield, PA 19064 E.T. Station Rush 9/4/96 12213 Bonnet Brim Course Begins: C;ary, NC 275 1 1 (610) 54.3-5268 Commerce, TX 75429 WISCONSIN Columbia, MD 21044 (919)460-0521 Rush Begins: 1/18/9^ Rush Begins: 8/28/96 Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison St. Louis LIniversity (410)997-7028 Rush 9/3/96 Gamma Chapter Gamma Tau Chapter Begins: Duquesne University Southern .Methodist Univ. c/o .Membership VP Ann Capesius Hansen, ARC Zeta MASSACHUSETTS NORTH DAKOTA Epsilon C;hapter Alpha Xi Chapter 270 Langdon St. 1740 Millstream c/o VP Bentley College Moorhead State liniv. .Membership Donna Yarborough- Madison, WI 53703 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (iamma Phi Beta Sorority Ep.silon Phi Chapter Gamma Mu Chapter Parkhill, ARC Rush Begins: 9/4/96 (314)532-3628 University Karen Pearce Sonier, ARC Martha Alexander Dillger, Duquesne 4129 Polaris Dr, #2028 Rush Begins: 9/4/96 Union Information (i;enter Bentley College Career Srvs, ARC Ining, TX 75038 Univ. of Wisconsin- Piusburgh. PA 15219 175 Forest Street Univ. of Missouri-Columbia 66 32nd Avenue NE (817)257-3104 Milwaukee Rush Begins: 1/25/97 Gamma Gamma �Waltham, MA 02154 Alpha Delta Chapter Fargo, ND 58102 Rush Begins: 1/7/97 Chapter c/o VP (508)897-6157 Margaret Bills Manning, ARC (218)236-1313 La Salle University Membership Rush 9/24/96 Rush 9/1 1/96 Texas Tech Univ, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. Begins: 1022 Danforth Dr, Begins: Epsilon Alpha Chapter Beta Tau Univ. of Wisconsin. Box 43 Columbia, MO 65201 Maureen Amold, ARC Chapter Boston Univ, of North Dakota Kathnn ARC Milwaukee. Wl 53201 University (314)442-0047 1 48 Steriing Dr. Wiggins, Delta Beta 1 3734 Camara Ln, Rush 9/25/96 Chapter Rush Begins: 8/14/96 Alpha (;hapter Perkasie. PA 18944 Begins: Ifen ARC VP TX 77079 Sung, c/o ,Membership (215)45.3-8138 Houston, 140 Claredon St, #1208 NEBRASKA Ave, (713)984-9273 Univ. of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 3300 LIniversity Rush Begins: 9/25/96 Boston, MA 02116 Creighton l'niv, Grand Forks, ND 58201 Rush Begins: 8/21/96 Gamma Rho Chapter (617) 236-8390 Epsilon Delta Chapter Rush Begins: 9/12/96 Lehigh University c/o Membership VP Rush Begins: 1/19/97 c/o Membership VP Delta Kappa Chapter Texas Wesleyan Univ, Gamma Phi Beta Sororit)' Gamma Phi Beta Sorority OHIO c/o .Membership VP Delta Epsilon Chapter 64 Dempsey- Hall Bridgewater State College 2500 California c/o SBG Bowling Green State Univ. 39 Universirv- Dr. Box B337 Laura Monkhouse Lace, ARC Oshkosh, 'WI 54901 Epsilon Eta Chapter Omaha, NE 68178 Beta Gamma Chapter Bethlehem. PA 18015 3405 Somerset Dr. Rush Begins: 9/15/9(> Kimberly Marie Molle, ARC Rush Begins: 1/15/97 Lisa Morris Spencer, ARC Rush Begins: 1/17/97 Arlington. TX 76013 145 Langley Rd 24150 Yosemite Drive (81^)860-^879 Univ. of Wisconsin- Newton Centre, MA 02159 Univ. of Nebraska-Kearney Euclid, OH 44117 Pennsylvania State tiniv. Rush Begins: 9/6/96 Platteville (617)6.30-9824 Gamma Kappa Chapter (216)692-158- Alpha Upsilon (Chapter Gamma Omega Chapter Rush Begins: 9/15/96 Angela Bantam Regenos, ARC Rush Begins: 9/1/96 Carolyn (iraham Aull, ARC V1RGINL\ c/o Membership VP 3919 19th Ave, 104 Rockey Ln. Christopher Newpon Univ. 160 Bradford St MICHIGAN Kearney, NE 68847 Miami University Boalsburg, PA 16827 Epsilon lota Chapter Plattevilie, 'WI 53818 Alma College (308)234-9731 Beta Epsilon Chapter (814)466-7585 Twrla Hudson Day. ARC Rush Begins: 1/29/9' Epsilon Beta Chapter Rush Begins: 8/22/96 Anne Marie Skuce, ARC Rush Begins: 9/5/96 10.36 E Uule Back River Rd, Dorene Dunn Lewis, ARC 303"^ Benchwood Rd. Hampton, VA 23669 CANADA l'niv. of Nebraska-Lincoln 5915 North Winans Rd, Davton, OH 454 1 1 SOUTH CAROLINA (804)851-5902 McGill liniversit)' Pi Alma, MI 48801 Chapter (5l'3)89(M.)0-8 Clemson liniversin- Rush Begins: 8/10/96 Alpha Tau Chapter ARC (517)463-2619 Shelly Hupp, Rush Begins: 1/4/97 Epsilon Theta Chapter Nabanita Giri, ARC 1 1 1 1 S. Cotner Blvd. Rush Begins: 1/17/97 Kcllie Rvan Dietz. ARC College of William & Mar)- 244 Charloue St, *5 Lincoln, NE 68516 Wittenberg Univ, llODoellingCt. Alpha Chi Chapter Ottawa, Ontario KIN 81i (402) 489-7752 Michigan State Univ. .\lpha Nu Chapter C.reenvillc. SC 29609 Dora Smith Stewart, ARC Canada Rush 9/1/96 Beta Delta Chapter Begins: Sail)' Dickinson Andrews, (864) 235-0236 108 Mace Street (613)241-0944 c/o VP ARC Rush 8/20/96 23188 Rush 9/15/9<> Membership NEVADA Begins: WilUamsburg.VA Begins: 258 Michigan Ave. 1 044 Sundown Road (804) 253-^699 Univ. of Nevada-Reno Coastal East Lansing, Ml 48823 Springfield, OH 45503 Carolina Univ. Rush Begins: 8/31/96 Univ, of British Columbia Alpha Gamma Chapter Rush Begins: 9/10/96 (513) .390-2.303 Zeta Zeta Chapter Alpha Lambda Chapter c/o .Membership VP Rush 1/13/9"^ Gretchen Ramey, ARC Mason Univ. c/o VP P.O. Box 8104 Begins: George Membership Oakland Univ, 305 Carolina Boulevard Pi #5104100 Salish Dr Reno, N\' 89507 Epsilon Chapter Delta Omega Chapter OKLAHO.VLii Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Denise Brooks Anderson. Vancouver, BC V6N 3M2 Rush Begins: 8/3 1/96 c/o Membership VP (Oklahoma Cirj- liniv. (803) 88(v5623 ARC Canada Gamma Phi Beta Beta Omicron Rush Begin!;: 9/9/96 21 18 Greenwich St. Rush 9/1/96 Sorority NEW JERSEY' Chapter Begins: 49 Oakland Center Kathn n Yowell Baker. ARC Falls Church, VA 22043 Rutgers State Univ. Lander llniversity Oakland llniversity 3212 NW35 (703)53.3-0178 Univ, of Toronto Delta .Mu Chapter Zeta Ela Rochester. MI 48309-4401 Oklahoma Cir>'. OK 73112 Chapter Ru.'ih 9/19/96 Alpha Chapter c/o .Membership VP Gretchen Begins: Alpha Ramey, ARC VP Rush Begins: 9/14/96 Mine St. (4()5)9-i~-5782 c/o Membership 49 305 Carolina Boulevard Rush Begins: 8/19/96 Univ. of Virginia 26 Madison Ave. New Brunswick. NJ 08901 Isle of Palms, SC 29451 Univ. of Michigan Zeta Beta Chapter Toronto, Ontario M5R 2S3 Rush Begins: 2/2/9^ (803) 886-5623 Beta Chapter Oklahoma State Univ. c/o Membership VP Canada Rush Begins: 9/8/96 Marv Catherine Dubois, ARC NEW YORK Beta Psi Chapter 508 I6th St. NW Rush Begins: 9/20/96 4667 Hunt Club Drive -IC Paula Choplin Sliryock, ARC Charlottesville, VA 22903 Colgate llniversity TENNESSEE Yp.silanti, .MI 48197 Delta Tau Chapter 623 Ute Drive Rush Begins: 9/15/96 liniv, of Westem Ontario Rhodes University (313)5^2-9310 Gretchen Oostenink, ARC; Stillwater. OK 74075 Alpha Omega Chapter Epsilon Xi Chapter Rush Begins: 9/2^/96 Box 52 Brookview Dr, (405) 3''''-5450 WASHINGTON c/o Membership VP c/o VP Hamilton, m' 13346 Rush Begins: 8/10/96 Membership Eastern Washington Univ, 639 Talbot St. 2000 N. Parkwa\' MINNESOTA (315)82-1-3632 Zeta Alpha Chapter London, Ontario N6A 2T6 Memphis, TN .38112 Mankato State liniv Rush 8/1/96 Univ. of Oklahoma c/o Membership VP Canada Begins: Rush 8/27/96 Gamma Pi Chapter Psi Chapter Begins: Eastern Washington Univ, Rush Begins: 9/2.1/96 Elda Gro.ssi Nussmeier. ARC Syracuse University Stephanie Heefner. ARC PUB Box 886 145 Fairwav Dr. Alpha Chapter 630 Sinclair Drive Cheney, WA 99004-2428 Mankato, MN 56001 Judith Smith Kaspar, ARC Norman. OK ^3071 Rush Begins: 9/1 7/96 (50~) 625-5348 1 0 1 Harwinton Court (405) 360-6802 Camillus, .N\' 13031 Rush Begins: 8/1 7/96 (3I5)48"-0594 Rush Begins: 1/24/9^

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The Crescent 15 " By Lauren lAvfi" Eising Jacox U. of Puget Sound

if you will, having a disease for virtually all of your life that dictated when you would eat your meals, that necessitated sticking Imagine,yourself with needles up to three times a day, and that caused such a slow, gradual decline that you really were not aware of how sick you were until you tried to walk half a block, all the while needing to stop, catch your breath and clear the nausea from your system. Then imagine getting a phone call one afternoon and waking up the

next day having the disease gone. .. for good. This happened to me, with a few hundred miles in between, when I received a simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant.

Summer 1996 The bitter-sweetjoy of being healthy and having a second chance at life as a result ofthe death ofanother human being creates feelings which words

never seem adequate to express . ..

I was with � diagnosed Type I Insulin lost it just means extensive IV therapy ing people who are now living their Diabetes at Dependent age two. With a with large doses of super-charged immune dreams than I ever knew existed. The wonderfully supportive family and medical system suppressing dmgs which "fool" the bitter-sweet joy of being healthy and hav I leamed that I could staff, live my life fully body into thinking the organs are my ing a second chance at life as a result of and still manage my diabetes. Complica own). I had another bout of rejection three the death of another human being creates tions do tend to occur after 27 years with months after my transplant, which meant feelings which words never seem adequate diabetes. I have had extensive laser treat another trip to the hospital. I have been in to express. My appreciation for the small ment on my eyes. My kidneys started their the hospital three more times for mechani est things has become heightened. "While I failure when I was 16 slow, gradual years cal problems with the kidney or the pan cannot relieve the pain my donor family old. I was on an insulin pump when they creas. All three have required surgery to must have felt at losing their ten-year-old first became which I available, firmly correct, but thankfully, they were cor daughter, I can and do try to live my life to believe to me helped keep healthy enough rectable without damage to the donor the fullest. I listen to and take care of my to undergo my transplant with relative organs. body as well as I can out of respect for the ease. The most recent time I was in the gift they have so unselfishly given. That is I live in Seattle, Washington, but I was hospital for surgery was for an entirely how I can best keep their daughter's mem in Wisconsin. transplanted Madison, Seattle different, but very joyful, reason. It was for ory alive and honor their gift of organ did not have a simultaneous kidney/pan the birth of my daughter, Madison, who donation. creas transplant program at the time I was bom the day before Valentine's Day One day soon, we will be reading about needed my transplant. We chose to go to in 1995. She is named for Madison, diseases such as diabetes in medical history Madison after learning how good the Wisconsin, where I received my trans books�in the PAST TENSE. Until then, I results of their program are. plant. Without the wonderful people in feel incredibly fortunate to have been bom I received my kidney/pancreas Madison, she would never be here. She is in a time when medical miracles do occur. transplant October 1, 1989, just four months after my wedding day. Prior to my While I cannot relieve the transplant, I was sleeping 8 to 10 hours a pain day and feeling as if I had not at all. I slept my donorfamily must havefelt at losing was about a month away from having to go on dialysis when I received the call that their ten-year-old daughter, there was a donor for me. The donor can I . and do to live to . . kidney and pancreas began working on the try my life thefullest operating table, and the doctors brought my insulin pump out to my waiting family, named for the town, but her name embod All I have to do is look at my daughter's saying I would not be needing it anymore. ies the whole amazing process that is trans face to reaffirm that transplants work! They were right�joyfuUy, I have not plantation. I still look at her every day in For information about how to become needed it since! amazement and can stiU not believe that an organ donor after your death, please After having diabetes for 27 years, some she is in our lives. People with transplants call the Coalition on Organ Donation at habits die hard. As I was recovering in the are miracles, we often hear; babies of peo 1-800-SHARE. Be sure to teU your family hospital, my meal trays came up to me ple with transplants are tme wonders of about your wishes, as they are the ones with candy and dessert on them. I kept the miracle of modem medicine and all it who make the ultimate decision, even if thinking, "They've brought me the wrong has to offer. you have signed an organ donor card! ^ tray. This is meant for someone else." I find it important to help others who Or, I would be showering and I would are seeking information about transplanta That is how think, "I've been off my insulin pump too tion, whether they themselves are awaiting I need to hook it back I a or someone is interested in long. up again." transplant, I can best keep have happily become reconditioned to my donor information. People often think they new way of life and now only suffer mild are being too personal in asking me ques their daughter's guilt like everyone else when I eat a tions about my transplant. On the contrary! Snickers bar. I am never hesitant in responding suice I memory alive and six of being insulin-free feel this is how I can back some of My nearly years pay honor have not been completely devoid of com what I have gained. plications. Even before leaving the hospi I look at transplantation as changing one their gift of tal, I had my first rejection episode (poorly set of medical circumstances for another. I named, as the organs aren't permanently have leamed more and met more interest organ donation.

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Submitted by Staci Aitchtson important, as well as a U. ofNorthern Iowa knowledge of your unique ness. Create a winning � Polish your image. Create a impression during your positive image that will first encounter. attract people through consistent, caring behavior. Help your contacts picture in their minds the benefits � Stay other-focused. Continue that others could receive by to focus on the needs, wants using your product or ser and problems of others. vice. Get them excited about Remember that this is still an these benefits so that they exchange, and you will be adopt your enthusiasm and, looking for responsive in tum, pass it on to action on the part of those prospects. you do business with. Is this person a good hstener? Does Ask both open-ended and he or she care about what close-ended questions to you have to oft'er? Does he build agreement that what or she respect who you are? you have to offer is indeed desirable. Your contacts can

� Ask, explore, listen and be ver}' instmmental in digest. First, listen for under providing you with feedback standing. When you listen to the interest there might for understanding, you are be in purchasing the listening for more than services or products that you information. You are making have to offer. sure that you see what is important in the information Carefully observe body that has been given to you. language. You need to build One effective strategy is to agreement in a way that is paraphrase what was said to most appealing. For exam make sure that you have ple, lean closer, nod, smile, understood thoroughly and etc. to show you've been listening. Become a specialist. Time and time again, experts in � Leam to prioritize. Listen for sales agree that generaUsts another person to indicate end up losing ground to needs and interests. speciaUsts. Become a Ultimately, you are looking specialist and then get the for gaps in someone's word out about your existing network where you specialt)'. When you special could provide a service that ize in a particular indu.stry or is not currently available develop a particular skill, or offer a service that is you will have a better superior to something that opportunity to penetrate a is being provided. Here, a market more quickly, knowledge of your because there will be fewer competitors is very people in your market who

18 Summer 1996 There are certain rules of etiquette that will help you be a more effective networker. These include remembering to:

� Tell people you meet that you will follow up in the next day or two, and then make sure that you do follow up. Your actions will show that you are a professional. have the same skills and but through all the processes expertise. of setting up a stmcture for � Maintain eye contact. There is nothing more annoying maximum exchange poten than people who don't look at you when they talk to Know your "Giveability tial of referrals, you will you. Quotient." In networking, leam quickly who is reaUy you need to promote giving and who is not. You � Keep smiling. Smiling shows people that you are open yourself. But the focus is will create a record of this in and eager to listen to them. More than anything you say initially on the other party. your Referral Source Meeting or do, a genuine smile is your most powerful networking Your success will be in Summary. tool. direct proportion to your perceived ability to give. Present yourself as the solu � Locate people who are standing alone. You know how Many, many people fear that tion to others' problems. you feel when you are alone. Helping someone else feel they don't have a high People are constantly welcome by acting as a host, even if you are a guest, will giveabiUty quotient. Realize looking for solutions and help you feel more at ease. that this is not an uncom improvements to then- mon fear. Remember that in situations. In business, you � Give first, before you ask for anything. Be the gracious all the relationships that you can offer so much more if host, looking first to make others comfortable, and only have had thus far�although you approach others as the then addressing your own needs. they have not been necessar solution to current and ily for business�you have future problems. � If you choose to move to another contact at a network been exchanging and ing event, kindly excuse yourself. Don't spend all your offering one thing in return BuUd appreciation into your time with one contact while continuously gazing around for another. "When you were meetings with others. "When the room for a "better" opportunity. a student, you offered your you appreciate others, as work for a grade. With your mentioned before, challenge How are you going to: parents, you offered caring yourself to be specific. For and participation in your example, if someone has � Identify target contacts? family in exchange for a roof taken the time to purchase over your head and food to new clothes or something eat. Those of you who have that is unique or special been married offer numerous about them, comment about

means of assistance in it. It will make the other exchange for participating in person feel better, and when a family environment. Every people feel better about Identify industry influencers? one has been involved in a themselves, they are more series of exchanges. When open to sharing. A trick is to networking, be aware of look for things that people what you are giving and say with an added emotional what is expected of you. emphasis. For example, if "The Five-Part Assist" is an someone says, "Gee, I started excellent reminder of how a new business!" you might Identify associations where you will network? much more you have to give respond, "I'm so excited for than you usually realize. you. Congratulations!" From there, work off of your Stay aware. Remember, contact's enthusiasm. It "Attention With Action will connect you to other Realizes Excellence." It's not conversational exchanges what you say you're going to that will grow over time. Identify other locations to network (e.g. church, social do, it's what do that you gatherings, volunteer organizations)? matters. Watch what people Be a good listener and a do, not what they say. The good encourager. The only real marketing aware greatest gift you can give to ness we have is the activity, others is to lend them your the behavior of our contacts. ears. � Relationships do take time.

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Submitted by Edie Denten, Sonoma St. Collegiate Leadership Consultant

pril 13, 1996 � 41 collegians and four alumnae were initiated into our 121-year-old tradition of sisterhood as the Zeta Eta Chapter at Lander Universit}' in Greenwood, South Carolina. The initiation ceremony was performed by the intemational Ritual Chairwoman Audrey Weldon Shafer with the assistance of the Epsilon Theta Chapter at Clemson University. Following the ceremony was the installation banquet honoring the newest chapter of Gamma Phi Beta. In attendance were family members, friends, Greek presidents, intemational Gamma Phi Beta representatives: Financial Vice President Sandra Rettke Nauman, Director of Collegiate Extension J.J. Stoll Kaelin, Director of Alumnae Extension Brandy Hibbard, New Chapter Director Chris Amos Rinehart, Advisor Training and Development Coordinator Mar}' Beth Holzbach, and Collegiate Leadership Consultants Edie Denten and Stephanie Snethen. The Chapter was privi-

leged to have honored guests President William Moran and Vice President for Student Affairs Randy Bouknight. The Zeta Eta Chapter, formerly a local sororit}' known as Delta Epsilon, sought \i c national affiliation and chose Gamma Phi Beta in the fall of 1995. These women are "go-getters." Active with campus activities, socials, Homecoming, Panhellenic and philanthropic events, they tmly promote the highest t}'pe of womanhood. We wish them a warm welcome and much success in Gamma Phi Beta. �

^ A r Im W 4 -^ � mmer I99(/ Submitted byJennifer Tunks, Indiana Collegiate Leadership Consultant

^^ ^^^^^^ pril 12, 1996 marked the birth ofthe 1 50th Greek-letter chapter r J >^r of Gamma Phi Beta. Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South ^^\~'^^/My CaroUna, is one of our newest chapters. The initiation of 44 collegians y^ y M and three alumna initiates comprised the charter class of the Zeta Zeta \^ m Chapter. ii^^j \y The initiation ceremony was performed by intemational Ritual Chair woman Audrey Weldon Shafer with the assistance of the Epsilon Theta Chapter of Clemson University. The ceremony was followed by the gathering of 100 family and friends of the newly initiated members at the installation banquet. Also cele brating the occasion were Financial Vice President Sandra Rettke Nauman, Director of Collegiate Extension J.J. Stoll Kaelin, New Chapter Director Chris Amos Rinehart, Director of Alumnae Extension Brandy Hibbard, and Collegiate Leadership Consultants Stephanie Snethen and Jennifer Tunks. The Zeta Zeta Chapter was formerly known as the local sorority Alpha Gamma Phi. In the fall of 1995, these women chose to make their international affiliation with Gamma Phi Beta. Since then, the members have been busy with philanthropic and fundraising activities, Greek Week, msh and a spring formal. The women of Zeta Zeta have been working extremely hard to reach their goals. We are proud of their achievements and welcome them into the sisterhood of Gamma Phi Beta. ^ IN MEMORIAM

BETA THETA OMICRON ALPHA NU Diggins Farrarjohn, '42 Helen Thompson Heath,***** 15 Mary Jean Sellers Swaim, '40 Elizabeth Chesrown Ewing, '37 Virginia Harrington Dorothy Styan Glos, '23 Vivian Coblentz Gillman, '36 GAMMA Brownlee, '40

Beatrice Nicoll Savage, '34 PI ALPHA XI Charlotte Kloo, '47 KAPPA Marilyn Diestel Schirmer, '46 Myra Allison, '94 Virginia Tincher Lemon, '33

DELTA RHO ALPHA OMICRON

* Anne Jenkins Adams, '20 LAMBDA Virginia Harover Cass, 'A4 Benetta Joye Ness Ness, '59 Florence Virginia Barrett Margaret Broxon Earle, '24 Alice Mason Berger, '32 Lehman, �* '32 ALPHA PHI NU TAU Harriet Kingsley Hahn, '32 EPSILON Helen Idleman Legg, '21 Betty Jo Haynes Hiatt, '48 Macrae Laura Louise Josephine Barnard, '53 ALPHA OMEGA Linneman, '25 Ruth Rosetta Bond Brown, 19 XI Anna Helen Armstrong, '36 Ruth Allen Allen, '30 Minerva Terteling Smith, '23 M. '35 June Beare, Bowen CHI Agnes Aschenbreimer, BETA ALPHA '25 Janet Paxson, '49 Lindley Mar}' Granger Penque, '43 ETA Caldwell Betty Jane Magill, '36 OMEGA BETA EPSILON Marion Stowell '23 Younger, Annabelle '31 Cooley, Melanie Gehm, '94 Stella Mae Brinkman Butterworth, '35 BETA THETA Carol Auringer Sellew, '56 Margaret Major, '48 Helen Thompson Heath Barbara Bickel Derrick, '32

1896 - 1996 BETA IOTA ALPHA GAMMA Dorris Bethel Tindell After graduating from the University of Denver Preparatory Mildred Bosta Welsh, '31 Mendieta, '51 School (Warren Academy) in 1914, she won a scholarship to the Universit}' of Denver. After a year, she moved to New ALPHA DELTA BETANU York City, where she continued her studies as a coloratura Carol} n L. Bouyer Prettyman, Gertrude Sherman '56 soprano. After her marriage in 1923, she retumed to Denver '60 Parkhill, where she was active in music and education circles and then Cynthia Ann Johnson moved to Albuquerque in 1956, after her husband retired. Hoffmarm, '41 BETA XI This did not stop her from remaining active. Carole Fowler Herriott, '53

ALPHA EPSILON She was a member of PEO and Daughters of the American Maxine Blackman Chilton, '32 BETA SIGMA Revolution, an honorar}' life member and area chairman ofthe Ann MacPherson, '36 Marilyn Louise Olsen Denver Symphon}' Women's Guild, and active in Albuquerque Lowell, '55 Symphony Women's Association, Albuquerque Opera Guild and Santa Fe Opera Guild. She started the New Hampshire ALPHA THETA Universit}' Alumni Club in Albuquerque in 1959. She received Joan Metz Warterfield, '52 BETA PSI an honorary doctor of humanities degree from the University Dorothy G. Galloway Morton,' of New Hampshire in 1991, and was an honorary life member ALPHA IOTA '65 of the Durham, NH Historical Association. She also received Ann Telfer Kuhl, '42 an doctorate from the of honorary degree University Denver Harriet D. Rowe Ahlswede, '31 GAMMA EPSILON in 1990, and the Denver Alumni Award for Public Service. Jill Foley McLain, '67 Helen created a music for that University and was scholarship ALPHA KAPPA honored in Denver with a concert hall that bears her name. Isabel McMillan Farr, '32 GAMMA KAPPA She is an honorar}' life member of the foundation board of Kathryn Murrish Rusmisell, '67 Rock}- Ridge Music Center in Estes Park, Colorado. ALPHA MU * Merit Award Helen was a officer for the and has received Susan Robertson Ledin. '31 province Sorority '**** Carnation Award the Merit and Carnation Awards from Gamma Phi Beta. Her energ}', dedication and devotion to life will be sorely missed.

22 Summer 1996 MEMORIAL GIFTS

Gabby (Ruth Seeler's adopted Dolores Roeckel Hallett Dorothy Inez Morton Ehner Wander (father of granddaughter) Northern Virginia Alumnae Stillwater Alumnae Chapter Karen Wander Kline) Foundation Trustees and Staff Chapter Foundation Trustees and Staff E. Lewis Margaret Nichols Sally Misthos Betty Ann Alexander Josephine Hanlon Stillwater Alumnae Chapter Maryjane Hipp Nelson Mac Locke Stringfellow Albuquerque Alumnae Gloria J. Marjory Shupert Chapter BUI Nicol (father of Nicki Robert L. Baker (husband of Nicol Huber) Garrett Baker) Myra Betsy Little Harris Foundation Trustees Donna Arnold Smith Margery Wiltamuth Key: Jean Ballantyne Ransom In Memory of Alice Mason Berger Mary Jean Lauvetz Hart Shirley Somers Calhoun Given by EdnaM. Gord Maiyjane Hipp Misthos Schutter Voss Virginia Area Alumnae Philadelphia Charles Rozeland (neighbor Donations in memory of Panhellenic of Helen ChappeU) friends, sisters and loved ones Elaine Bramwell Fishleigh Helen and Gordon Chappell may be sent to the Gamma Phi Parna LaZelle Joyce Mildred McBeath Harvey Beta Foundation at International Patricia Henderson If would Uke Kingery Katirryn Murrish Rusmisell Headquarters. you Clarona Carr a card sent to a family member Sweeney Betty Sitz King Parna LaZelle or friend, include their Joyce Helen Thompson Heath please address. Alumnae Albuquerque Lucille Kraus Sandeberg Harover Cass Virginia Chapter Carol Kraus Frankel Bob and Ruth Lundquist Samuel andJoan Goddard Marks Marilyn Diestel Schirmer Ann Cushman Julie Legg Kathleen B. Murphy Herriot Daniel Cushman Carole Fo-wler Adele Greene Streitwieser Elizabeth Quick Maureen Gustafson Drew Syring Virginia Ellen Seeberg (Theta House Betty Ragenovich Kurkjian Mother) Ann Long Beach Alumnae Chapter Cynthia Johnson Theta Chapter Alexander Hoffmann belle Karin Letitia Eckhoff Mary Lawing Sapp Carol Lynn Auringer Sellew The Sorority appreciates Audrey Weldon Shafer Julia A. Vowell Gwen Rogers the return of a deceased

Florence Barrett Lehman member's when Jeanne Allen Gaiser Bert Shawver badge, Carribelle Conway Mac Locke Alumnae Stringfellow Lubbock Chapter so that it Marion Benson Hastings possible, Louisa W. Riggs might be preserved Sam GiameUo (father of T. Tunstall Ralphine Ronald Staring Garnett (husband GiameUo) Nancy Helen Holbrook Tunstall of Helen Holbrook TunstaU) in our archives. Cynthia Chapman Colvin Carribelle Washington DC. Alumnae Conway Barbara Harding "White Margery Wiltamuth Ruth Marshall Unckrich EuniceJohnson Tuttle Marilyn Olsen Lowell Betsy Ankeny Lyle

jUl Foley McLain Jenny Goldstein Gretchen Sandquist Ross Nancy Fisher Simsons Susan Mathiasen Williams

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Get Involved I contacted International grown and matured so much Headquarters for more informa this past year and a haU in grad 1 would like to share my Psi Chapter Alumnae tion and have since attended uate school, and am endlessly concern over alumnae involve several meetings of the Cleve amazed at the richness existing ment with you. Wlien we Psi Chapter Alumnae are land East Suburban Alumnae within my field. joined Gamma Phi Beta we planning a 10-year reunion Chapter, which I have enjoyed Since my start at Yale, I have made a lifetime commitment to over the OU-Texas ver}' much. 1 would like to participated in the constmction the Sorority. Yet, how many of Weekend in Dallas. become a member and contin of low income housing and us really participate once we For further ue to build friendships as part have journeyed for six weeks information, graduate from coUege? of this sisterhood. In addition, around America to analyze the please (Contact This is especially important I would Uke to be part of physical and cultural landscape. Julie Skierkowski at for those of us whose colle Gamma Phi Beta because of its Current ventures include an 901-543-5329 or Paula giate chapters are inactive. commitment to helping others, independent project creatmg Howell at 905-238-8080. We have no new members; our such as Cleveland East Suburban an interactive exhibition based Greek-letter chapters must rely does its support of battered on my research trip, as well as on our participation as alumnae. women's shelters and the the downloading of a visual I chaUenge each sister who summer for I and sonic exhibition on camp girls. FinaUy, image TJ was initiated b}- a collegiate for financial would Uke to be able to assist the World Wide Web. Applications chapter that is no longer active < aid from the Gamma Plii other young women who are 1 wanted to express my grati to get involved. Hold an office, Beta Foundation for the interested in becoming lawyers, tude to you for aU you have serve on a committee, come to o 1997-98 will be and such as SisterLink done for me. These various year programs c a meeting! Let each of us mailed to chapters in would enable me to do this. avenues of exploration would (0 renew our commitment to c September 1996. If you Cheryl Hipp have been unattainable had it Gamma Phi. are an alumna not affiliat Bowling Green not been for what I leamed as a Janice Jacobintz c ed with an alumnae McCullough Gamma Phi Beta. Thank you o San Jose St. chapter, you may request again for your interest in my Service to (0 an application from the Humanity education and for your support �o Foundation office at Alumna Initate Exemplified of advanced studies. New International hieaquar- The Delta UpsUon Chapter Stacie Wong I found out about Gamma Phi ters, 303-799-1874. of Gamma Phi Beta recently Berkeley Beta while waiting for my laun participated in the Universit}' dry to dr}' in the residence haU of Georgia's first Dance of my law school. The maU Marathon and raised $2,419.20 room workers would leave for Children's Miracle Network. undeliverable magazines m the Gamma Phi Beta won the Spirit area, and whUe I was flipping Award, the most prestigious through the stack looking for award given at the Dance something to read while I wait Marathon to the group who ed. The Crescent caught my eye. raised the most money and I went to a smaU college accumulated the most spirit which I really liked. My one points. Thank you for instilling regret about choosing this the importance of philanthropy college, however, was that I in your Sorority. did not have the opportunit}' to Jidle Mickie join a sorority because the Tinsley Irvin Gamma Phi Beta coUege had no Greek system. Support VGA Dance Marathon I was very excited when I saw the article in The Crescent Order music, magazines or renew about the alumnae initiate Gamma Phi Beta 1-800-368-1385. program and to find out it was Foundation-Thank You subscriptions by calling: StiU possible. After reading Thank you for your support through The Crescent, I knew of my graduate studies raised will benefit I wanted to find out about join Money you directly (EUender Dickson/Eta Chapter ing. I was ver}- impressed with FeUowship, 1994-1995 academic through leadership training. what I read in the magazine year). I am enjoying my studies about Gamma Phi Beta and the immensely at the Yale Universit}' women who are its members. School of Architecture. 1 have J Hf^;= ^

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

CONGRATULATIONS BIRTHS AND BIRTHDAYS

The christening of Alexander Logan The birth of John Egan Norton to Story, son of Stephen and Karen Story EUzabeth Norton from Amy Peterson. from Suzan Culver. EUzabeth Thornton Troy's new baby, Barbara McKewen for her many years Arthur, from Stephanie Heam. of hard work, dedication and love for The birth of CamUle Cestone s twins Gamma Phi Beta from Janet Crowe. from Cynthia Chapman Colvin and the EUzabeth Stark-The Marathon Mom! Chicago Alumnae Chapter. " "I'm so proud of you from Heidi Stark To H. Bowen in honor of our Battelo. Myra legacy Peyton HolUngsworth Bowen Our new chapter, Zeta Zeta, at Coastal from your sister Margo Wimer McMillan. Carolina University. Congratulations and The birth of legacy Lauren EUzabeth to welcome from JuUa Templeton. Joel and Ann Foreman Lason from Debby A job well done by the Southern Maxey Samaras. ) California Sisterlink Career Workshop The birth of Nancy Donovan Committee (Donna Bogdanovich, Montgomery's triplets from Melba Bett}' Kurkjian, CoUeen Nettekoven, Spurrier and Orlando-Winter Park Dawn Reese and Nancy Schellhase) Alumnae Chapter. from Linda Peiegrino. To honor a sistpr or friend, Jane Swift Fair's first great-grand Mam Rodine Heggen's marriage to daughter bom Christmas Day, 1995. Paul Kirmis on July 22, 1995, from ' Welcome Elizabeth Dawn Fair from fill out Ihe "in (iBJehration iM Paula Kluth. Cathy Lorino. Arlette Gilmore for her graduation in this !�' and mail it from The University of Texas-Galveston SISTERHOOD Medical School from Cathy Lorino. Barbara Ketehen for designing a lovely � withvonrffifttfl Beta Alpha's Advisory Board a bamier that brightened the podium at splendid year! from Linda S. Babcock. Founders Day from San Diego Alumnae Kadri Reikman and Christopher Chapter. the (iamma Phi Beta Foundation. Moore's May wedding from Alpha Phi's 63 years of loyal sister Debra Gregg. hood and the many contributions of the 12737 E. Euclid Dr., The April 8, 1996, alumnae initiation members from Maryjane Hipp Misthos. of five International Headquarters staff The service of Doris Bird Gorden, Englewood, ro ill! members (Edna Hanlon, Barbara Ann Anna P. Jagas and Christina L. Crane to Lafferty, BiUie Molina, Sherry Ochoa, the Alumnae Department from Sharon L. Linda from and Ryan) Marjory Shupert Dunham. Stephanie Heam. Rene Matz for aU the day care help Kristen Heine and Jennifer Tunks, and good luck on your new job from CLCs, for their exceUent work and Valerie Freeman. dedication in making our recolonization at Auburn University a tme Gamma Phi Beta success from Barbara Hurt-Simmons.

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the Film in the Fox Licensing and Merchandis for Friends, Health for Friends, Cleve and the Transition ing division. In 1994 she was named Exec land County Red Cross utive Director, Exhibitor Sen'ices. Prior to House. She is a CASA (Court Appointed Aona has joining Fox, she worked for the Govemor Special Advocate) volunteer. also of Ohio in estabUshing the Ohio Film served as a Director of Life Ministries at Methodist Commi.ssion. She began her career as a McFarlin Memorial United public relations specialist for the Church and a member of the Psi Chapter Kentuck}' Educational Television network. Hou.se Corporation Board. Distinguished Service Idaho's Woman of Achievement Aona Adair (Oklahoma), former Vice President for Student Affairs at Oklahoma Wliether working for U.S. Senator Larry University, has dedicated her professional Craig or directing alumni relations for Valorie WUson and personal life to serving young people Idaho State University, and those in need. In recognition of her Watkins (Idaho State) knows how to put commitment to the university and her Idaho and her citizens first. devotion to enduring values and unselfish As regional Director to U.S. Senator service, Oklahoma Universit}' honored her Larry Craig for four years, Valorie managed with its Distinguished Service Award. and supervised two offices that provided Marl Barnum, Kent State Aona started her career at the university constituent services to 16 counties in

as the assistant dean of women in 1966. southeast Idaho. She served as a Uaison and for the worked Twentieth Century Fox's She continued to advance through the representative senator, area with and a Coming Attraction ranks in the student affairs until she citizens, organizations variet}' was named Vice President for Student of agencies and officials of federal, state Besides the aroma of fresh popcorn, Affairs in 1 986 where she had responsibili and local government. "Case work is so your senses may be bombarded with the ty for 1 1 departments within the Division varied and interesting. It's as different as sight of colorftil posters, larger-than-life of Student Affairs. She also served as the the people and agencies we work with. cutouts and fancy light displays when you universit}''s liai.son with the OU Student I've worked on some very interesting enter a movie theater. Mari Barnum (Kent Association and the parents' association. immigration cases, and it's tremendously State), the new Vice President of Exhibitor Since her retirement in 1991, Aona gratifying to be of some assistance, even if Services and In-theater Marketing for " continues to be involved at the universit}' it's only providing information, she said. Twentieth Century Fox Corporation, by working with alumni activities, the But after a total of 22 years in that posi is responsible for all of these but the Crimson Club, the Interfraternit}' Council tion and a similar one she held for Senator popcorn. She is in charge ofthe U.S. and and Panhellenic. She has received numer James McClure, Valorie decided last year Canadian distribution of these t}'pes of ous awards for her services to students. that "it would be good to look in a differ promotional materials, as well as the She is also active in the community, ent direction." That direction took her "Coming Attractions trailers shown at the serving on the boards of Food and Shelter back to Idaho State, where her heart lies. beginning of the films. She also serves as a Uaison between the theaters and Fox's advertising and publicit} departments. Of her promotion, a Fox executive .said, 'Over the past several years, she has been Not just an ordinary woman instrumental in moving Fox into the num "I'm just an ordinary woman," protests Eloise Simmons Duff (Iowa), who has dedicoted neorly 25 years of ber one position for the placement of in- volunteer service to the Athenaeum, Lo Jolla, California's music and art librory. Always modest, Eloise said, "I theater materials, especially thousands of was asked to be on the Board in 1 972. 1 think it was because I was a commercial artist ond the stationery and trailers. The volume of materials and cards needed redesigning!" incredible competition with other studios Her contributions have far surpassed any artistic services that the Board may hove had in mind for her. has made this department a critical area in " Because of Eloise's vision and leadership, the Athenaeum has grown and is considered "a ottracting the release of films today gem," widespread acclaim. Her caring, hands-on style of leadership found her curoting and hanging art exhibitions for Mari looks forward to continuing to eight years. She has served on the Board for 1 2 years in two periods and twice served as President. She expand her department and to meet the currently chairs the museum's Investment Committee. ever increasing demand from theaters. Eloise's approach to life outside the Museum is also anything but "ordinary." As a rough-water swimmer, she "It's been a ver}' exciting time to be in this won medals in the La Jolla Mile ore it " has twice Swim. She and her husband, Russ, equally adventuresome when area. she .said. comes to vacations�no guided tours for them! Insteod, these energetic grandparents have enjoyed biking in iVlari joined Fox in 1981 as Southwest Holland and have crossed the Arctic on a Russian icebreaker. A vacation in Australia found them diving at the ern regional pubUcit}- manager out of Great Barrier Reef, biking in the Queensland jungle and driving a rented a four-wheel-drive jeep. DaUas and was promoted in 1 988 to Direc tor of National Promotions for Feature M

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Her knowledge of her state and its people are an asset in her new as Direc position Room tor of Alumni Relations, where she focuses Standing Only on developing and enlarging the network "It's one of those can't believe of ISU supporters throughout the state. jobs you they pay you to said Brubaker holds a B.S. She noted that one difference from her do," Jamie (Iowa). Jamie in with a minor in Dance. former poUtical positions is the increased degree Exercise Science Her was to finish school and a "real but emphasis on ftindraising. plan get job," Zonta Intemational honored Valorie in plans changed.

1995 as one of its "Women of Achievement." "As a junior, I rededicated my life to Christ, and the Passionate About Art Lord really put it in my heart to dance for Him," Jamie said. After Brubaker heard that Carman, There's more to being educated than graduation, one of the four Christian artists in the was just mastering the Three Rs, says Linda L. top country, for dancers. She moved to Moore (Bradley), Dean of the College of auditioning backup Tulsa, to out for his tour and was hired, con Fine and AppUed Arts at the University of Oklahoma, try that she was God's course for her Akron. You have to know something firming following life. Jamie "It's when take that of and about about the arts as weU. said, pretty amazing you step faith, pray it, and God it back to """When cuts have to be made in K-12 gives right you." programs, the first place school districts Carman, with his crew of dancers, is on his "1996 R.I.O.T. always look is art and music because these along backup currently Tour," his recent of R.I.O.T. Invasion of The tour subjects are viewed as frivolous," she said. following recording (Righteous Truth). will visit 90 cities and in such stadiums as Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, To her the arts are anything but frivolous; perform major California, and the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Over 71 ,000 out the ""The arts provide balance in a person's people packed Texas Stadium in Dallas, October 1994, Carman the record holder for the Ufe� a means of seU-expression." making high est attended Christian concert in Her advocacy for arts education extends history. beyond the University of Akron to the Brubaker the artist, while a "workaholic," is to his He Intemational CouncU of Fine Arts, an says 39-year-old good employees. and his dancers continue to draw crowds wherever organization composed of 275 arts admin backup standing-room-only they per form worldwide, a crowd of 50,000 in Wanderers Stadium in istrators from coUeges and universities in including Johannesburg, South in 1993, the ticketed solo Christian concert in more than 20 countries. Since her election Africa, August largest history. Before and he the entire staff and crew for prayer to the councU in November 1995, she has every performance project, gathers and reflection "so that the focus is always on God�why you're there, not for your own been serving as secretary-treasurer. but to the to God," Jamie explains. In her efforts to secure funding for arts glory, bring glory education, she leads arts educators in Performances include a variety of music, from country to '40s Band, and the dances fighting the commonly held assumption Big include everything from ballet to jazz to hip hop. Carman has sold 6 million recordings that arts education is more worthy of and videos worldwide, including six gold recordings. He has twice been named Con budget cuts than other programs. She temporary Christian Artist of the Year by Billboard Magazine. His current R.I.O.T. tour is focuses on dispelUng commonly held to reach 1 .5 million concert goers. misconceptions about art and artists. expected "Many people have these romantic notions In addition to dancing professionally, Jamie is a Certified Athletic Trainer. While attend about the "starving artist,' someone who ing the University of Iowa, she joined Gamma Phi Beta and was also a member of the can create great art despite being penni University of Iowa Dance Company. less," she explained. She is quick to point out that computers Carman is considering a world tour for 1 997, and Jamie says she would love to be a have a profound impact on arts education part of it. "I would love to continue to do this as long as I believe that this is what God by explaining many painters plot their wants me to do," she said. "I pretty much take it a day at a time and just enjoy what I'm work by computer before working on a doing." canvas. Computers also play a major role in the work of graphic designers today. Lmda also points out the economic impact of arts educarion. She said that arts example, she noted that a recent produc Two, she says. "I love playing the piano. education would not be viewed as trivial if tion ofthe opera "Carmen" brought It's so empowering. There is a sense of people would reaUze the role cultural 28,000 to downtown Akron. creation." She also beUeves it is significant institutions play on tourism and a person's As a beginning pianist, Linda doesn't that she is leading an arts group. "You decision to Uve in a certain community. consider herself an artist. Of her piano don't have to be an artist to be an arts The arts are for any community. For good lessons that have taken her through Book advocate."

Ttie Crescent 27 \ ,_ WOMEN AND HEALTH uitbriticon

Danice Rinderknecht, M.D. protein, including beans and peas. How much should you weigh? (U. of Denver) These, too, .should be Umited to 2-3 There are alot of charts around, man} Nuts and seeds, while servings per day. of which underestimate how much high in protein, are also high in fat and women should weigh. A simple guide ating well and maintaining a should be eaten in moderation. At the ~ ^ is: 105 pounds if you're 5 feet tall, add I healthy weight have become top are the high calorie, low nutrient pounds per inch for ever}' inch above 5 I a challenge in our society. foods. These include fats (mayo, salad feet plus or minus 10%. For example, U" m J Women in particular are dressings, cooking oils, etc.) and sweets 1m 5'5": 105 -i- (5x7) = 140 lbs., you're plus subjected to many cultural expectations (cookies, cake, ice cream, etc.). Limit or minus 14 lbs. that are not only unrea.sonable, but these as much as possible. unhealth}'. FoUowing are some basic �Very important are serving sizes. How many calories per day guideUnes that take in an overall Even if you eat the right foods, eating should you eat? approach to nutrition. too much of them detracts from your This will on If you have any serious medical purpose. Serving sizes should be: vary depending your a � medical etc., but conditions or an eating disorder, please Bread group 1 sUce of bread or 1 beight, problems, estimate for women is 1 800 calo discuss your personal situation and oz. of ready-to-eat cereal or 1/2 cup good ries. It should consist of less than 30% goals with your phy.sician. Eating cooked cereal, rice or pa.sta.

� fat, 50% disorders wiU be covered in a future Vegetable group 1 cup raw leaf}' approximately carboh}'drate and around 20%) Other daih issue of The Crescent. vegetables or 1/2 cup cooked or protein. include le.ss than 2400 The idea is that at the bottom of the chopped raw vegetables or 3/4 cup guideUnes mg. sodium, 3500 pyramid are the basics. As you move vegetable juice. approximately mg. potas

� sium and 1000-1500 of calcium up, servings decrease quickly in num Fruit group 1 medium size piece of mg. per Os-Cal 500 and TUMS are ber. Breads include cereal, rice and fruit or 1/2 cup chopped, cooked or day. good calcium for those who do pasta. These are the staples and you canned fruit or 3/4 cup juice. supplements

� not their diets. should have 6-1 1 servings a day. Com iMilk group 1 cup of milk or 1/2 oz. get enough through bining fruits and vegetables, you should of natural cheese or 2 oz. of processed have at least 3-5 servings a day. Milk, cheese. Other General Principles

and cheese should total Meat � 2 to 3 oz. of cooked � yogurt group Eat when }'ou are hungr}'. A commonh 2-.3 and be skim or lean meat, or fish or 1/2 .servings per day poultr}' cup used scale is rating }'our hunger between nonfat. Tbe meat group includes chick cooked dr}' beans or 1 egg or 2 table 1 and 10, with 1 being starving and 10 en, fish, and other sources of butter. pork spoons peanut being stuffed. Try to eat when you rate a 4 to 6. Tills helps avoid overeating because you're too hungry versus eating when you don't need to.

� Do not eat when you are tired, bored, sad, lonely or happy. Pay attention to inhice IB^aisiccs these feeUngs, and find other things to

do. . . for a walk, a friend or Gone are the days of the four food groups. In is the Food P}'ramid: gomg calUng writing in a joumal. You wiU have dealt How Many Servings Per Day with the feelings directly and feel better about not having eaten your way Fats, OUs and Sweets use sparingly tlirough them. Milk Group 2-3 Servings � Eat breakfast; otherwise your Meat Group 2-3 Servings metaboUsm is decreased by 5% through out the day. Vegetable Group 3-5 Servings � Take a multivitamin with iron daily. Fruit 2-4 Group Servings However, this is usually not necessar}' if eat a balanced diet. take Bread Group 6-11 Servings you Definitely WOMEN ANDHEALTH 1^ tf one, though, you are dieting. Tips: It � Give in to cravings. It is better to eat a and peas are all good sources and can is best to take it on aji empty stomach smaU amount of chocolate ever}' day help reduce the risk of heart disease have it most to fully absorbed; ifyou than to fight it and eat a bag of cookies and cancer. have problems with constipation from every night. the can take a kids iron, you vitamin � Remember it takes six months for Protein with iron twice a day. your baseline metaboUsm to adjust to a Most Americans get more protein � If take you calcium, iron and magne weight loss. This means that if you lose than they need. Where there is animal sium supplements, take them at differ weight, you need to continue to work protein, there is also fat and choles ent times to have them fuUy absorbed. and keep it off for six months or you terol. Eat smaU servings of lean meat, � Maintain a healthy body weight. will gain it back more easily. fish and poultr}'. Use skim or low-fat � and cheese. � Exercise a minimum of 30 minutes Taking nutritional supplements Uke milk, yogurt Tr}' vegetable Uke beans, and cereals. 3 to 4 days a week. The ideal is 45 Ensure is not helpful unless you have a proteins grains minutes to an hour 5 to 7 days a week. medical condition that requires them. Vitamins and Minerals If you are not used to exercising, start and slow, even 10 to 15 minutes a day, and Eating Pregnancy Your goal here is 100% of each for the Don't count on one food to do build up steadily as you tolerate it. � Do not assume you can eat more now day. it all. Let a combination of foods add Make sure you are getting your heart because it wiU come off easUy when up to a score. rate up once you get into a routine. A you are breastfeeding. This is a myth. winning method to calculate heart simple target � Do not diet when you are pregnant! Total Fat rate is (220 minus your age) x 0.85. � Alot of women drink more juice Make sure to discuss this with your Aim low: Most people need to cut when they're pregnant. This does not health care provider if you have any back on fat! Too much fat may con have the fiber and pectin ui the actual serious medical problems! tribute to heart disease and cancer. Try fruits, so you get less benefit and feel � Minimize alcohol. It is fuU of to limit calories from fat. For a empty less full. So, drink less juice, but your calories. healthy heart, choose foods with a big definitely eat the actual fruits. dift'erence between the total number of � Drink plenty of water. This means 8 calories and the number of calories to 10 (8 oz.) glasses a day. It not only Reading Food Labels from fat. helps to flush toxins from your body, Serving Size it but keeps you from retaining water, Is the same size as the your serving Saturated Fat to feel full and aids in helps you actually one on the label? If you eat double the the breakdown of fat in You A new kind of fat? No�saturated fat your body. serving size Usted, you need to double should drink one extra of water is part ofthe total fat in food. It is Usted glass the nutrient and calorie values. If you separately because it's the key player in per day for every caffeinated beverage eat one-liaU the serving size shown raising blood cholesterol and your risk you drink. Tips: Any beverage with 5 here, cut the nutrient and calorie of heart disease. Eat less! calories or less per 8 oz. and no caf values in half. can be substituted a feine for water; Are you overweight? Cut back a Uttle Cholesterol squeeze offresh lemon, lime or orange on calories! Look here to see how a

can be those who Too much cholesterol� a second juice helpfulfor serving of the food adds to your daily cousin to fat� can lead to heart don't Uke plain water. total. A 5'4", 138-lb. active woman needs about 2200 calories each day. A disease. Challenge yourself to eat less than each 5' 10", I74-lb. active man needs about 300 mg. day.

J�I Calcium: Milk, yogurt, cheese, 2900. How about you? Sodium leafy greens, tofu Total Carbohydrate You caU it "salt," the label calls it Potassium: Fruits, vegetables, "Wlien cut down on fat, you can ""sodium." Either way, it may add up to 3 milk you eat more carbohydrates. Carbohydrates high blood pressure in some people.

Iron: to absorb � Leafy greens (but are in foods Uke bread, potatoes, fruits So, keep your sodium intake low 2400 the iron, must eat these with you and vegetables. Choose these often! to 3000 mg. or less each day.* a good source of vitamin C), They give you more nutrients than "^The AHA recommends no more chicken, fish, beef sugars like soda pop and candy. than 3000 mg. sodium per dayfor Q Vitamin C: Citrus fruits healthy adults. Dietary Fiber u I IVIagnesium: Nuts and seeds, � Grandmother caUed it "roughage," whole grains, bananas, legumes, What's New About the Label? but her advice to eat more is stiU chocolate. up-to- y date! That goes for both soluble and It's simple. Healthy eating has never Protein: Milk chicken, 3 products, insoluble kinds of dietary fiber. Fruits, been easier, thanks to the new nutrition @ fish, beef, tofu, legumes vegetables, whole-grain foods, beans (continued on page 31)

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factors for some diseases. Foi example, Rest assured, when you see words and health claims on labels, key product too much saturated fat and cholesterol they mean what they say as defined by the government. For example: can raise blood cholesterol (a risk factor Key Words What They Mean for heart disease). Too much sodium Fat Free Less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving may be linked to high blood pressure. a factor for CD Low Fat 3 grams of fat (or less) per serving High blood pressure is risk Lean Less than 1 0 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat heart attack and stroke. -P and 95 milligrams of cholesterol per serving No one food can make you healthy. Light (Lite) 1/4 less calories or no more than 1/2 the fat of the In addition to eating healtliful foods, O higher-calorie, higher-fat version; or no more than stay active, don't smoke and watch your 1/2 the sodium of the higher-sodium version weight! >^ For more information on nutrition, H "Cholesterol Free" Less than 2 milligrams of cholesterol and 2 grams heart health and heart contact (U (or less) of saturated fat per serving disease, your local American Heart Association or

To Make Health Claims About .. The Food Must Be. caU 1-800-AHA-USAl (1-800-242-8721). CO Heart Disease and Fats Low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol Remember, good nutrition is key to U Blood Pressure and Sodium Low in sodium feeling well and maintaining a healthy BuUd habits and 13 Heart Disease and Fruits A fruit, vegetable or grain product low weight. expectations O Vegetables and Grain Products in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, that that take into account your body, contains at least 0.6 grams soluble fiber, lifestyle and overall health (not the without in the fashion It is other claims may appear on some labels. fortification, per serving m^ths magazines)! important to estabUsh healthy habits that will last a lifetime, w) label. Here's the good news: You are looking at a new label if it's Thanks to Kim titled "Nutrition Facts." Old labels Morris-Ward, Registered �Most foods in the grocery store must may Dietitian still be around for so don't be now have a nutrition label and an ingre awhile, if see them. dient list. surprised you Editors note: Danice graduatedfrom Dartmouth Medical School in 1992 �You can buy with confidence. Claims Why Read the Label? like "low cholesterol" and "fat free" can and the Maine-Dartmouth Family Prac Read the label to choose foods help now in a be used only if a food meets new legal tice Residency in 1995. She is that make up a healthful diet. Eating a standards set by the government. group family practice in Lewistown, can risk healtliful diet help reduce your ME.

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