2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Phi Sigma Rho Foundation Building the Future Together

A Legacy of Giving

PHI SIGMA RHO FOUNDATION 2010 Annual Report

MISSION "The Phi Sigma Rho Foundation exists to promote social respon- sibility, personal integri- On the Cover...The Faces of Phi Rho ty and lifelong enrich- ment by providing professional, education- Every face on the cover is a beginning, we’ve just become potenal! al, philanthropic, and leadership development sister. Your sister and my friends, but we will be sisters On the boom right, the opportunities for the sister, together we make Phi unl the end. Together we founders of Phi Sigma Rho, members and friends of Phi Sigma Rho Sorori- Sigma Rho. Your support and learn, together we grow, to- Abby MacDonald and Rashmi ty." donaons to the Foundaon gether we are Phi Sigma Khanna and alpha sister, touch the lives of sisters eve- Rho.“ Chrisne Jackson took a mo- ment to pose with the acves MOTTO rywhere each year! In this The overwhelmingly large Chi and alumnae of the Universi- "Building the Future annual report you will be able Together." chapter, University of Califor- ty of Dayton, Gamma Chap- to see all the great works the nia - San Diego was conceived ter. In 2011 the chapter cele- VISION Foundaon has accom- as a colony in 2005 as the brates its 20th year as an plished! next logical step for UCSD’s official chapter of Phi Sigma "The advancement of Rho! On the cover flourishing community of Phi Sigma Rho Sorority and the community The lovely ladies of the Penn women sciensts and engi- The Foundaon hopes you through the encourage- State, Lambda chapter are neers. Aer a rocky but ex- have enjoyed learning more ment of selfless giving.” shown in the top right picture cing journey, the UCSD Colo- about your sisters. As the Foundaon turned 5 this with their pink shirts from ny was granted full member- ship of Phi Sigma Rho on No- year, we would like to thank INSIDE their regional conference. vember 17, 2007. As of today, you for all your support and THIS ISSUE: The Lambda chapter was in- donaons. We couldn’t have they are a chapter with great stalled on March 16, 2002. come this way without you! From the 3 momentum and unlimited Board of Their moo is: “Now’s the

Operation 4 Beautiful

Scholarship 4-5 Winners About the Foundation Financial 6 Highlights The Foundaon carries out its The Phi Sigma Rho Foundaon is mission through granng money an IRS-recognized non-profit National 7 to the Phi Sigma Rho Sorority enty. The Foundaon has re- Convention and awarding scholarships. ceived tax-exempt status Giving Levels 8 Scholarships based upon leader- under Secon 501(c)(3) of the ship and merit are available to Internal Revenue Code, as of Donors 9 acves and alumnae currently March 2005. Therefore, all dona- pursuing an accredited degree ons to the Foundaon are program. tax deducble.

PAGE 3 The Foundation is in has been 9 Sc r $1,926 need of people to serve h ho Ove od ave lars rough Go on the Board of Directors, be hip raised th si en s Shop Chairs, Committees nce giv ch/Good 20 en Sear 06

Sisters The go Over 377 DiD yOu al is to ated to have don raise $ tion 2,500 the Founda 003 in 20 since 2 KnOw? 11 for schol arships L ere There will be a Silent Auction auren ips w Bue arsh fi rkle chol at National Convention where rst s was t 4 S 2010 chola he d in reci rship arde you can bid on items and do- pient aw in 20 nate to the Foundation 06

“My involvement in Message from the Board of Directors Phi Sigma Rho has meant so much to me What an amazing year it has been! The foundaon has accomplished so many great things this year from raising a whopping $6,500 at Naonal Convenon in , because I have made OH to extending the dreams of four very worthy scholarship recipients. The Founda- so many genuine on is commied to making dreams come true.

friendships out of This year we were able to grant $3,733 to the LEAP Workshops which cover costs associated with the Naonal Convenon and Leadership Conference and the special being around such LEAP events held at individual chapters. Since 2006, over $10,178 has been granted amazing women who to the Sorority for programming. In addion, we were able to fund 4 sisters for their scholasc endeavors. In 2011, our goal is to increase the number to six scholarships! inspire me daily.” Catrina Vargo It is of highest importance for the Foundaon to support our sisters as they aspire to learn more through LEAP workshops and connue their educaon. However, it wouldn’t be possible without your generous support. Even in the current state of the economy you have risen and connued your donaon, to which we give you much thanks. With your increasing support, we are able to connue the support we Sisters of the Beta Chapter provide to our sisters of Phi Sigma Rho through scholarships and programs that ben- The efit sisterhood.

Thank you!

The Board of Directors

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PAGE 4 Operation Beautiful … Jewelry! Jessica (Foster) Williams half price. The chapter, tance from Cincinna, who is an Independent Dis- colony or alumni group OH. Home Shows are a fun tributer of Premier Designs could use these items as presentaon where She High Fashion Jewelry is giveaways, raffle items, or will show how to wear the using her business to give whatever they want! Or, jewelry and maybe give back to the sorority (she is the hostess could keep the you some new ideas on “Today, I realize how from the Alpha Alpha Class jewelry for herself! wearing jewelry you al- generous my sisters of the Beta Chapter). She ready have! A home show truly are. As a can give a poron of her Premier Designs High Fash- hostess receives 30% of the scholarship recipient, I profits (25%) to the Foun- ion jewelry has real gold total retail* in free jewelry realize that my sisters daon for each catalog and sterling silver electro- plus 4-8 items at half price desire to help me show done by a chapter, plated over a base metal. It and the ability to earn 4 continue my education. I realize colony, or alumnae group. has the look and feel of fine $25 bonuses for addional that my sisters know jewelry, without the price jewelry! that academic Catalog shows are very tag! They also have an excellence, as a easy. She will send the amazing guarantee. Aer If you are interested, mission of Phi Rho, is hostess catalogs, order 60 days, if you have any please contact Jessica by of utmost importance forms, and informaon for trouble with the jewelry email if we are to build the the catalog show. Show caused by manufacturing ([email protected]) or future of technical the catalog to family, sis- defect, they will repair or phone (502-316-4766 [Cell] studies. I realize that ters and friends, write replace the jewelry for free, or 513-253-6088 [Home]) this scholarship was down the orders, collect aer 60 days, it is only and menon the Phi Sigma given with love the money, and send it all $5+tax for the life of the Rho Foundaon Jewelry through the bond of back to her. She will put in piece. Fundraiser! sisterhood, hope that the order with Premier and it will bolster a fruitful have it shipped to the host- Please let Jessica know if *Any show over $100 in total academic career, and ess. The hostess will also you have any ques- retail can count as a catalog or trust that this home show. Home shows are investment will be receive 20% of the total ons! She can also do retail* in FREE JEWELRY “Home shows” for anyone a presentaon to the hostess returned by success.” and at least one guest. - AJ Bonilla and can choose 1 item at within a reasonable dis-

Katie Trase 2010 Fall Merit Scholarship

Thank you so much for your on top" of a great Phi Rho wards the huge textbook generous gi to the Phi experience. I'm currently expense that I'm sure to Sigma Rho Foundaon that signed up for a busy winter have! Thank you for your has made my award possi- quarter as I try to finish my me and effort in maintain- ble! I will be finishing my Nuclear Engineering minor ing an alumnae relaonship Kae senior year as President of and prepare to graduate with the sorority. As I ap- the Beta Chapter at Ohio with honors in Industrial proach graduaon, I am Trase State. It has definitely been Engineering in the certain that I want to be in a wonderful experience for spring. Receiving this your shoes someday by me, but winning this schol- award will definitely help making more scholarships arship is definitely a "cherry me reallocate funds to- possible!

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ANNUAL REPORT 2010 PAGE 5 A.J. Bonilla 2010 Spring Merit Scholarship sponsored by Lara Day

A.J. Bonilla is a Tau (University cal Sciences at UF, which has Conservaon Associaon as a of Florida) alumna currently Service as one of its corner- biological field technician to enrolled in a PhD program in stones. This biologically orient- collect samples in the Sierra Cell Biology at Dartmouth. She ed group educates the commu- Nevada Mountains for carni- graduated with a 3.65 GPA in nity about endangered species vore populaon analyses. She Biology while involved in lead- and volunteers at the Rere- is acve in the Tau Chapter ership roles as an Alpha mem- ment Home for Horses to care Alumnae Associaon, and is the ber of her chapter. Interested for neglected and unwanted creator of the Google map of in community service, A.J. animals. Aer graduaon, A.J. Phi Sigma Rho alumni. founded the Society of Biologi- volunteered with the Student A J Bonilla Catrina Vargo 2010 Spring Leadership Scholarship sponsored by Christine Jackson

Catrina Vargo is a Lambda (Penn neering internship in China, Catrina State) acve studying Industrial took the me to teach English at local Engineering. She has served many middle school. Kelley’s mentor, Dr. leadership posions within Phi Sig- Melissa Marshall writes: “Catrina has ma Rho: VP of Commiees, Home- played a vital role in the early success coming chair, Recruitment chair, of Engineering Ambassadors this year and Service chair. She shines as a by being an acve member of the pro- Mentor for several organizaons gram and parcipang in many events. including Women in Engineering This is an organizaon of leaders, and Program Orientaon (WEPO), and Catrina stands out even amongst this College of Engineering Ambassa- select and exceponal group.”

Vargo dors program. During her Engi- Catrina

Kelley Dickmeyer 2010 Spring Leadership Scholarship sponsored by Margaret Allen

Kelley Dickmeyer is an Alpha writes: “Kelley is an individual ‘searching for her voice’ as the (Purdue) acve studying Indus- who has very strong leadership cliché goes, like most freshman trial Engineering. She has abilies, a contagious atude do. She found hers very quickly. served as VP of Alumnae about everything she does, and She became involved with Phi Affairs, Historical Coordinator, a level of commitment to Phi Sigma Rho (even before she and President of her associate Sigma Rho that is very rare. She arrived at Purdue) and was a member class. Kelley is in- has always been a proud sister great leader for her pledge volved in leadership roles with who is eager to learn about class. She personally recruited a the Indiana Greek Leadership every aspect of Phi Rho. “ number of girls and helped to Conference and Purdue Fall Kelley’s mentor, Tim Duquee hold the class together through Space Day. In her Alumna Rec- writes: “When she came to the the trials of pledgeship.” ommendaon, Emily Woods University, she began Kelley Dickmeyer

PAGE 6 Financial Highlights 2010 Income

"I want to personally thank all of our donors

for their continued

support, especially in

these difficult times.

Your support has allowed us to continue 2010 Expenses to give scholarships to

outstanding Phi Rhos

and help fund LEAP

workshops that help

even more Phi Rhos become the leaders of

tomorrow."

- Katie Shesko,

Treasurer

The Pennsylvania State University Phi Sigma Rho‐ Lambda Chapter

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ANNUAL REPORT 2010 PAGE 7 Good Search/Good Shop

Thank you for all your Good your searches instead of head- Phi Sigma Rho Foundaon. Search/Good Shopping this ing to Bing or Google. (We No maer if you are doing searches or your doing some year! We received a check for know it may be hard at first, but shopping, all the money earned goes directly to the $569 from 2009, which will it goes towards a good cause!) scholarship fun. This is an easy way to give to the Foun- provide one scholarship for Also, don’t forget Good Shop, daon every day. Spread the word to family and friends 2011! We could not have done an online shopping mall of all so they can earn money for the Foundaon too! Down- it without your searches and your favorite merchants load the toolbar from hp://www.goodsearch.com/ shopping! (Amazon, eBay, etc.) where 3% toolbar/phi-sigma-rho-foundaon so that you never Please remember to try and use + of each purchase you make miss a donaon to a great cause, and catch a couple of the Good Search Toolbar for all can result in a donaon to the great coupons to help you save on your shopping!! National Convention 2011

Mark your calendars for July 14- Silent Aucon 17, 2011, this year’s Naonal The Phi Sigma Rho Foundaon Star Pyramid Convenon in Columbus, OH at will be hosng a Silent Aucon Each year, the Foundaon brings our Star Pyra- the beauful Renaissance Ho- to generate funding for its pro- mid for you to add your special star in remem- tel. While you aend, be sure grams and operaons. All Phi brance of a sister who was not able to come to to check out: Sigma Rho Sorority and Triangle Convenon. For each star, we ask for a small do- Hospitality Suite Fraternity members are encour- naon. You will get to decorate your star and The Phi Sigma Rho Foundaon aged to parcipate. At a silent hang it on our Pyramid. Board and Volunteers would aucon, you will be able to bid In addion, you'll get to like to offer this social me to on items in silence or silently on write a short postcard Thank our donors/alumnae for paper. Make sure you check that we will send out to their contribuons of talent and oen to make sure you are the your sister to nofy her treasure to the Foundaon. highest bidder! The Silent Auc- of your generous dona- Please come and enjoy some on starts at Friday at 8am and on. We have a beau- refreshments, socialize with lasts unl 8pm. We'll be availa- ful Pyramid made by other acve donors, and learn ble on Saturday for you to pick our sister Julie Hayden about the great things going on up items that you may have ( Pi-Zeta), so we hope with the Foundaon. WON! that you will consider How can I Volunteer? We love to have new smiling faces serving with the Foundaon. If interested, e-mail Founda[email protected]. The Boa The Board would like to thank all those who have and connue to rd of Director s at the Febru to Face M ary 2011 Fac volunteer with the Foundaon. We can’t do it without you! eeng in Col e umbus, OH.

PAGE 8 Annual and Lifetime Giving Levels

Annual Levels Lifeme Contribuons $25 Sigmand Club $10,000 Visionary Society $50 Key Club $100,000 Founders Society $100 Pyramid Club $250,000 Silver Society $250 Pearl Club $500,000 Planum Society $1000 Rising Sun Club $1,000,000 Order of the Orchid $1984 1984 Club $2,500 Loyalty Club Circle of Contribuons $5,000 Prosperity Club Donor meets an annual gi level for a period “Do what you can, $10,000 Star Club of 5 years.

with what you have, where you Collegiate Programs Penguin Pals Program (P3): Any collegiate donor who contributes a total of $75 over three years are.” paid in any way. - Theodore Aer the Gap and Gown: $25 or more a year for 3 years aer graduang. Only eligible if first con- tribuon is made in year of graduaon. Roosevelt Alumnae Programs Corporate Match Donaons: If you are considering making a corporate donaon, please contact “It is every man's us so that we can help you through the process to help us receive your donaon. Our Corporate obligation to put Match Donaon Chair is Chrisne Jackson. She can answer any of the quesons you might have back into the world on corporate donaons. Please contact her at chris[email protected] . In addion, you can at least the also send your quesons to founda[email protected]. equivalent of what he takes out of it.” Living Legacy - Albert Einstein Individuals who designate gis to the Foundaon in their wills.

“Do something that the world would care about for years after you have passed on.” - Lorrin L. Lee

Janet Ferrell, , Alpha Chapter with Mt. Everest , Gamma Chapter Recruitment in the background

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PAGE 9 Donors

Loyalty Club Elana Chapman

Allison Lenhoff “Circle of

1984 Club Nikki Yovanof Contributions”

Rising Sun Club Lara Day Elana Chapman “I contibute to Phi Pearl Club Margaret Allen Christine Jackson Siga Rho Foundation Hillary Emer Heather Lazar Julie Hayden Charlene Yauch because I want to Christine Jackson Katherine Johnson make sure that our Heather Lazar newly created Grace Northcutt Leanne Smith Foundation continues to flourish and to Pyramid Club Key Club Sigmand Club thrive. My personal Katherine Adler Anita Ambani Marcie Aydelotte goal is to liſt the Erika Alvarez Kellina Anderson Dana Boyer organization to new Christina Amato Alaina Austin Mindy Chilman Jennifer Andy Kristin Bailey Erin Claypool heights, and I feel I do Anna Bosch Andrea Beck Allison Fong that through my Sarah Clark Erika Bustos Kate Francis Sarah Fisk Shannon Carey Becky Frye continuous giving of Lindsay Gelorme Brittany Collins Jennifer Hendrix Carin Gleason Rachael Croucher Minna Krejci time and teasure. “ Chloe Hedden Christine Fogas Christina Laslo ‐Elana Chapman Jennifer Hunt Barbara Jones Helen Leenhouts Kimberly Parker Brittany Jump Susan Lingenfelter Alia Parvez Melissa Korte Sara Morneweck Sirivan Seng Stephanie Nelson Kelsey Pombo Katie Shesko Alexis Nolfi Charity Quijano Charlene Yauch Sarah Pace Katie Rabovsky Kacey Pastore Mary Sheleheda Rachel Rademacher Dawn Smith Anna Rish Carley Snyder Janelle Stine Rinda Vas Nicole Varnerin Karen Walters Kimberley Yates Kaitlyn Wolak Lindsay Yates

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