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Sigma Kappa National Headquarters 8733 Founders Road Indianapolis. IN 46268 Telephone: 317-872-3275 To: [email protected] FAX: 317-872-0716 www.slgmakappa.org Hours of operation: 8 a .m .-5 p .m . RE: CONGRESSIONAL LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN Monday-Friday Editor/ Art Director Cheryl A. Moore. Delta Alpha Editor's note: N01mally, this column introduces a woman, or group ofwomen, who have shown Sigma Kappa Assistant Editor Lacey A. Byington. sisterhood in their everyday efforts. However, in this issue we will be sharing how every member reading this Gamma Gamma magazine can bring sisterhood to life for all ofour Greek-letter sisters and brothers. Alumnae Editor Melissa Wilmer Seeley. Epsilon Tau 13816 Loretta Drive Tustin. CA 92780 Did you know that three students died This legislative effort can insure the Visit www.fratemalcaucus.com to Collegiate Editor in a house fire at Miami (OH) University safety and longevity of Greek-letter learn why and how this legislation can Lauren Bennett Cameron. XI 2826 Valley View Terrace on April10, 2005? And three more organizations and their membership become law. You can look up your Jefferson City, MO 651 09-1 054 were killed in another fire at the Alpha through funding for improved housing Senators and Representatives to see if Production Tau Omega house at the University of and safety conditions. they support this bill. lf they are not United Litho. Inc. 21800 Beaumeade Circle Mississippi only eight months prior? already in favor of it, then this is your Ashburn, VA 20147 Did you know that both of these Currently, over 140 Representatives chance to step up and make a power­ D eadlines tragedies were completely preventable? and 24 Senators co-sponsor H.R. ful stride towards increasing safety and Spring Issue December 1 And did you know that the power to help 1548/S. 713 The problem is not that stability for our collegiate members. Summer Issue March 1 prevent future fatalities lies with you? other members of Congress oppose Autumn Issue June 1 these bills. The problem is that they You can, of course, e-mail a letter Winter Issue September 1 The Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure are unaware that any of their constituents instead of mailing a letter. It's simple, Siama Kappa Trianale Is published quarterly by Sigma Act of 2005 (H.R. 1548/S. 713) is support these bills. We need to make easy, and best of all, can be done in Kappa Sorority. 8733 Founders pending in Congress right now. This our voices heard and let lawmakers just a few minutes from any computer. Road. Indianapolis. IN 46268. The important legislation would make know that they should support this bill. annual subscription fee Is $2, paid through lifetime membership. funds donated to improve chapter And how are we going to do that? Log onto www.fratemalcaucus.com Periodicals postage paid at housing and safety tax-deductible and By writing letters. to send letters to your Senators and Indianapolis. IN. and at additional create government grants to match Representatives today! mailing offices. Printed In USA. Sigma Kappa USPS 496-080. donated funds. CHlA is gathering It may sound old-fashioned in today's support at this very moment, preparing age of lightning-fast digital technology, For more information on these bills Postinaster for a vote that could not only change but it can, and hopefully will, work. and how to become more involved in Please send address changes to: Sigma Kappa Triangle, lives, but save them. our nation's political system, turn to 8733 Founders Road. pages six and seven. Indianapolis. IN 46268.

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Summer 2006 Departments

Bringing Sisterhood to Life ...... ~ Collegiate News ...... ~~ News Briefs ...... ~ Sigma Kappa Foundation Gifts .. n Letter from the Editor ...... ~ Alumnae News ...... ~~

Sigma Kappas Here & There ..... ~ In Memoriam ...... ~~

On the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, words remind us that women have influenced much of history. Read about the capital city's influential Sigma Kappa sisters on page eight.

About the Cover Features

Washington Women ...... J Sigma Kappa women are making a difference in Washington, DC. Learn how these influential women are making an impact on our capital city.

Introducing Kappa Mu ...... Cover: What makes J~ our nation great? What Kappa Mu, Duquesne Univemty, was installed on April makes our organization 22, 2006 . Learn all about the chapter and it's exciting great? This issue is filled Kappa Mu new members showed off their with sisters and chapters beginning new Sigma Kappa bags. Learn about the who are woking hard newest Sigma Kappa chapters starting on to make Sigma Kappa page 12. proud. Introducing Kappa Nu ...... J~ Sigma Kappa Trio 11 gle Corrections: A trip to Wisconsin won't lie complete without a visit In the Spring 2006 issue, Mars ha Traub to Kappa Nu, Marquette University. Read all about was mistakenly omitted from the list of Pearl Coun rec ipients. how Kappa Nu became a new chapter. The Sigma Kappa Triangle staff regrets and apologizes fo r this error.

Meet the 2006-2007 1~ Field Consultants ...... U Meet the women who are spending this academic year traveling to collegiate chapters throughout the United tate offering assistance and training in recruitment Kappa Nu members were pretty in pink during their first recruitment experience. Read about and retention . the new chapter on page 14.

W\"'\ '.S1gm.a.k_app3.0rg Sigma Kappa Triang le • Summer 2006 Sigma Kappa is Invited to Colonize Sigma Kappa Sorority Launches Search at the University of Nevada, Reno National Council is pleased to announce Sigma Kappa has for New Executive Director and Names been chosen to become the newest sorority at the University Interim Executive Director of Nevada, Reno. Sigma Kappa was selected to colonize after presenting with two other National Panhellenic Conference Sigma Kappa Sorority has announced its search for a new executive groups this past April. director and has appointed Karyn Nishimura Sneath, Delta Sigma, Western Illinois University, to serve as the Sorority's interim executive director, The colonization will take place October 4-8, 2006, on the effective September 18, 2006. Nishimura Sneath's appointment comes as University of Nevada, Reno, campus. More details on the a result of the resignation of Cassondra Collins Votroubek, Alpha Omega, colonization event will be forthcoming. For more information . After serving more than six years on the staff of Sigma on colonization events or to send a Recruitment Introduction Kappa headquarters, two as its executive director, Votroubek steps down Form for an unaffiliated woman attending the University of to concentrate on family commitments and to stay home with her young Nevada, Reno, go to the "For Sisters Only" section of the Web site at www.sigmakappa.org, daughter. or contact Jordan Bentlage, director of collegiate seiVices, Information on the executive director search process and position 8733 Founders Road, description are available at www.sigmakappa.org, under the "About Sigma Indianapolis, IN 46268 or Kappa" tab, click on "National Headquarters." [email protected].

Letter

Dear Sigma Kappa Sisters,

lf I had to choose a city in which to spend the rest of my Congratulations to Kappa Mu, Duquesne University, and life, I would, without hesitation, pick Washington, DC. Kappa Nu, Marquette University, our newly installed The bustle of the people, the architecture, the traditions, chapters. Starting on page 12 , learn about our newest the history-in-the-making; it's almost too much to sisters. experience in a single vacation. Each time I've visited our capital, the city sweeps me off my feet, and I feel as Don't forget to check out page 16 and meet the 2006- if I'll never have enough time to accomplish all that I 2007 Field Consultant Team. See who wants to join the The mission of the want in a single trip. Peace Corps, who won a Britney Spears look-alike contest, Sigma Kappa Triangle and how to contact them all! Vacations aside, history is in a constant cycle of change To provide a vehicle for in DC. Each day, inspired people are making serious Between our sisters who are making a difference for those an active exchange cj' efforts to bring great change or instill tradition in this in the Greek sphere to those who are making a difference iriformation significant to great city. From every fresh-faced intern to the somber­ for the entire globe, Sigma Kappa's impact can be seen all Sigma Kappa membership. robed judges of the Supreme Court, the government "of over our nation. the people, for the people" is being carried on by the people, and nowhere is this more evident than in our In Sigma Kappa, own Sorority. In this issue, we have highlighted some of Washington, DC 's prestigious Sigma Kappa residents, (>it~_. .. P-k.~ starting on page eight. Ch~j ~~Delta Alpha Sigma Kappa Triangle editor [email protected]

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Joanne Hayes Bolt, Epsilon Epsilon, Mayor Bill Whlte of Houston, TX, The University of Georgia, was recently honored Dr. Elizabeth A. Smith, featured in the April issue of the Atlanta Epsilon Omicron, and member of magazine]ezebel as one of Atlanta's top Houston Alumnae of Sigma Kappa 20 hottest real estate agents. She focuses by a proclamation designating May mainly in the Atlanta area but has contacts 9, 2006, as Elizabeth A. Smith Day. all over the nation and loves to reach out Elizabeth has been an active, loyal and to otl1er people. She earned certification dedicated member of the Houston to Keller Williams exclusive Homes of Alumnae of Sigma Kappa since 1980. Distinction group, which means that she and She is a former Trustee for Sigma Kappa her associates can work freely within the Foundation. Dr. Smith has led initiatives luxury home market, a feat that is in itself locally in Houston for the past 25 years distinctive. In her spare time, Joanne is also to support Houston's elderly, specifically as President of Houston the recruitment advisor to Kappa Lambda. Sigma Kappa Foundation , and with her network with the University of Texas Health Science Center and University of Texas (UT) School of Nursing. Elizabeth has also coordinated donations of eyeglasses Ann Y. Lee, Lambda, University of California, to the Southwestern Bell Eyeglass Bank, hearing aids to the Speech Berkeley, graduated from Harvard Business and Hearing Clinic, and funds to support Shelteling Arms Senior School, and spent a decade in investment Services and the Houston Alzheinler's Association. She spearheaded banking and bond trading on Wall Street. the creation of the Houston Sigma Kappa Endowed Scholarship at But when her younger brother passed away UT School of Nursing, and also administers the two Marian Frutiger in a car accident, she set up a memorial Endowed Scholarships at the UT School of Nursing in Houston, TX. fund in his name to help underprivileged Elizabeth is married to Charles Smith and has two daughters, one children and decided to devote her life of whom is a Sigma Kappa, Karen Smith, Theta Nu. Elizabeth Smith to helping humanity. Ann has since been is well respected among her peers, and dearly loved by her Sigma Wliting editorials on political blogs (i.e. the Kappa sisters. Huffington Post) and think-tank journals (Foreign Policy Association) about the ills in our financial system . She has also been perfornling stand-up comedy at all tl1e major comedy clubs in New York about sinlilar issues as a way to educate tl1e public about Wall Street while entertaining them. Thls coming Francell Lee Schrader, Iota , University fall , Ann will be lectuling at major universities in New York about hedge of Denver, has published her fourth funds and global financial inlbalances. book, Helena. In this work of histoliCal fiction , best-selling author Schrader offers Adrienne Barnes Schiffer, Chi, The profound insights into one of the most Ohio State University, is currently being interesting and inspiring mother-son featured in Redbook magazine. "Real relationships in history, that of Helena life, Healthy life" is a 2006 monthly and son Constantine, creator of the installment tllat follows different women great Byzantine Empire. Commencing as they expelience tl1e mental and with Helena's ancestors before she was physical hurdles associated with getting born, this book will take you from the healtl1y and losing weight. The story is misty isles of lreland to Asia, France, featured online every montll at www. Rome, and eventually to tlle fabled city of lifestyle.msn.com/redbook. Byzantium. From serving girl to wife and mother of Roman Emperors, it shows how this loving and gracious lady was responsible for much of tlle beauty and goodness in her son's Byzantine Empire. Helena may be ordered online at www.iuniverse.com.

tgma Kappa Tnangle • Summer 2006 Marian Allton Farrell's, Beta Nu, Bradley Sara L. Jahansouz, Theta Tau, Kansas University, memoirs of the World War II era State University, joined The University of was chosen to be a part of the Rosie the North Carolina at Pembroke as the director Riveter World War II Home Front National of the new Office of Greek Life. In the newly Historic Park in Richmond, CA. She was created position, she wiU be responsible for only rune years old when the attack on Pearl building and advising a strong and productive Harbor happened in 1941, but she recalled community of sorolities and fraternities at much of her childhood in writing. One of the UNCP. She was advisor to the Interfraternity turrnng points of the women's movement was Council and completed work on her master World War II. Men fought overseas, and it of education degree in student affairs feU to the women to pick up where the men had left off, in factories and admirustration at Indiana University. "I always knew I would be involved other workplaces that were key to the success of the war effort. These in Greek life in some capacity, whether it was on a volunteer basis women were represented by "Rosie the Riveter," most recognizable in a or professionally," she said. "When you join a sorority or fraternity, drawing by]. Howard Miller, whlch was created to recruit women who you have a lifetime commitment to the organization." Jahansouz is a had previously been housewives and mothers to get out and help win member of the Association of Fraternity Advisors, the American CoUege the war by taking over the men's factory jobs. Personnel Association, the National Association of Student Personnel Admirustrators, and the Order of Omega.

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Sig m a Kappa Triang le • Summe r 2 006 www.sign1akappa. o rg reDresents fratemity IOd sororityllldooal orplli1allons in Wlsbington, DC. 2006 Greek It is the \'Olce of the Greek-letter COIDillUDity in our nation's capital. Below are two Jmportant QC.supported legislative elorts decdng collegiate SJgma lappa members. Congressional Event

f.ollqlate Housing and Iafras1ructure Act of National President Barbara Collins 5 (B.J.l . 713) Wilmer, Delta Beta, and Cassondra OR April 6 200S, Senator Pat :Roberts (R-IS) and Senator Collins Votroubek, Alpha Omega, Richard W.gar (R- ) introduced S. 713 to amend the represented Sigma Kappa in Washing­ Internal Revenue Code to permit organizations (such as many national fmternal organization foundations) to ton , DC, along with collegiate mem­ accept tax-deduc:dble contributions for collegiate housing bers Diane (DeDe) Coderniz, Epsilon and infrastructure improvements. Currently, donations to Omega, and Amanda L. Huntley, Beta these foundations or local housing corporations for non­ Zeta. They attended the fifth annual educational housing bnprovements are not tax-deductible. Greek Congressional event on April S. 713 currently bas 24 co-sponsors. In April of 2005, 25, 2006. Nearly 80 collegjate cam­ Represeotative Paul Ryan (I-WI) introduced the conpanion bill, H.R. 1548 in the House of Representatives to puses were represented, and over 345 slmllarly amend the Internal Revenue Code of of 1986. meetings with Congressional members H.R. 1S48 currently enjoys 140 co-sponsors. were made. Fraternal women and men representing the National Panhellenic Conference, North-American Interfrater­ Collegiate fire Preveation Act (B.R. U8) nity Conference, and the Representative Stephanie 1\lbbs Jones (D-OH) introduced National Pan-Hellenic Conference came H.R. 128 on January 4, 2005, designed to decrease fire together to create a presence in the emerpodes at coBeges and universities. Under the liD, the Sel;tetary of Bducatlon would award grants for capital city in order to educate Congress llprlDlder $)'llleiDS or other fire suppression or preYention about legjslation that would create a ~· The grants would be available to states, public positive impact on Sigma Kappa and all aod pmate coUeaes or universities, fraternities, and Greek-letter organizations. IIOI'Orlti for use in student housing dormitories. tlowewer., to receive the grants, the recipient would have The primary focus of the visit was to IVVIde ~g funds for the fire safety project. The would provide 100 miiUon in grant money each year gamer the legislative support of 2006 to 2009. H.R. 128 bas 101 co-sponsors and Sentaors and Representatives in ..,....,,..,.. referred to the House Committee on Education Washington, DC. Our Sigma Kappa orkforce. representatives shared knowledge about tWo congressional bills, the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act and the College Fire Prevention Act, featured at left. We need you! Why? Your voice is needed to help turn these bills into law. To learn how, turn to page two of tllis issue.

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SIGMA KAPPA WOMEN IN

making an impact!

Washington, DC is the nation's epicenter for politics, power, and change. With the three branches if ourfederal government headquartered in the capital city, Sigma Kappas aspire to greatness in all three. Both collegiate and alumnae sisters in the DC area are writing the history if tomorrow through their work, education, and civic activities. Sigma Kappas are cifJecting Washington, DC, and working hardfor our country. The following are a jew if their stories.

Edited by Cheryl A. Moore, Delta Alpha, Sigma Kappa Triangle Editor

Carolyn Caudell to share with a dozen people. Her education started it all. After government, she moved to the Triumphs and memberships in graduating college in 1969, Carolyn private sector to work for Burson­ Tieger prominent groups, a family, and a arrived in Washington wielding a Marsteller, where she became the PubTic Affairs Leader sisterhood. B.A. in journalism. Since her arrival, head of the firm's global she has held government environmental practice. In a city brirruning with talented Carolyn has won several prestigious communications posts on Capitol people, Carolyn Caudell Tieger, awards, including the PR Woman Hill, in the U.S. Department of In 1994, Carolyn opened the Epsilon Epsilon, The University of ofthe Year for 2005, presented by Commerce, and in the White House. Washington office of Goddard Georgia, has set the bar for public Washington Women in Public She was head of communications Claussen and managed the relations. This award-winning Relations; Public Affairs Campaign for the President's Task Force on successful campaign for Permanent professional has worked with ofthe Year Award from the Public Private Sector Initiatives (which Normal Trade Relations with China, every branch of government from Relations Society of America, promoted volunteerism and among others. She expanded that presidents to lobbyists for the past National Capital Chapter; six Pollie corporate responsibility) for operation from one secretary to a four decades. Awards for various public affairs President Ronald Reagan. full-service operation of 20 campaigns given by the American professionals working for top Reading Carolyn 's biography is like Association of Political Consultants; She has also built and managed business clients in DC and around reading an example of what every two Sabre Awards for creative successful public affairs practices the country. Eventually, Goddard hard worker's career should be advocacy advertising; and a Cipra at two of the largest public relations Claussen was sold to Porter Novelli like. More awards than anyone can Award for advertising. agencies in the world. After more in 1999, and later, Carolyn became recall. Enough professional success than 14 years working with the a partner and also the Global Leader

Sigma Kapp3 Triangle • Summe r 2006 ww·w.sigmakappa.org Opposite page: Carolyn 's favorite place is the Tidal Basin in the springtime, when the cherry blossoms take center stage and the monuments are clouded with blossoms. Above: Amanda's favorite site in DC is the view on her way into work-the White House.

Amanda L. Huntley as English. She has interned with door to the White House. Many from and watching the country's Maryland State Senator Minority people don't realize that very few most powerful decision-makers," White H ouse Intern Whip Andrew P. Harris and the city White House staffers actually work said Amanda about her internship. of Annapolis Department of Human in the West Wing. The Office of Amanda L. Huntley, Beta Zeta, Resources. She is a Maryland Intergovernmental Affairs serves as Her future goals include learning University of Maryland, is majoring Distinguished Scholar, and a link between the President and to speak Arabic, finding a job on in government and politics as well regularly appears on the state, local, and tribal governments. Capitol Hill, and attending graduate University of Maryland's school for a master's degree in Dean's List. She has As an intern, Amanda provides public policy. served as president and administrative support for the office Panhellenic delegate for by taking phone calls, scheduling Amanda credits Sigma Kappa with the Beta Zeta chapter. appointments, making travel helping her recognize personal arrangements, and managing strengths and weaknesses, cultivate With a resume like that, correspondence from elected leadership skills, and realize it's no wonder she was officials. She also assists the important personal values and offered one of the most President's liaison to state legislators principles. competitive opp9rtunities and tribal governments by in the world: an internship performing background research, "ln Sigma Kappa, I've learned at the White House. collecting data, and communicating practical skills that serve me in the directly regarding issues of interest workplace, but I've also experienced As an intern, Amanda to the White House. a kind of friendship that I know works in the Office of will remain important to me for Intergovernmental Affairs "I am very grateful for my time as the rest of my life. I believe that my in the Executive Office a White House Intern. I've had the time as a collegian has made me of the President, most of opportunity to work alongside and a more confident, well-rounded, which is housed in the learn from a number of dynamic, grounded individual, and that the Eisenl10wer Executive interesting individuals. It was the skills and experiences I've gained Office Building, next perfect environment for learning from the sorority will serve me well no matter what career I choose. "

of Public Affairs \vitltin that Don't ever forget where you came organization. Carolyn is responsible from. "Many successful people in for four offices and a staff of 60 this town begin to tllink they are people, and her specialties are self important, and arrogance is legal refotm, environmental issues, always a fatal flaw." health care, and litigation conununications. Check your ego at the door. "Always give others the credit; it Through Sigma Kappa, Carolyn comes back to you in spades. " honed the leadership skills necessary for succeeding in Those who succeed 'do. ' '1f you busines . Also strengthened was tlte really want to make a difference, importance of ethics and integrity don't just talk about it, get that her parents instilled as a child. sometlting done."

Carolyn has advice for igma Kappas who want to make tlteir mark in DC. Tll.i self-described "steel magnolia" has tltree important tip : With its legendary views of the capital, Kellie's pick for her favorite place in *Editor's note: As- ofpress time, the Sigma Kappa Triangle learned Washington , DC, is the top of the Hotel Washington. that Ashley Henderson Huff was killed while serving in Iraq. Details were not immediately available surrounding the circumstances of Alumni Association Board of her death. As information is released, please visit the Sigma Kappa Kellie R. Bray Directors, is a Fairfax County 4-H Web site, www.sigmakappa.org, to learn more. We mourn the loss Congressional board member, and was on the ofthis strong woman, brave soldier, and bel~ved s~st~r. The _article Lobbyist Taste of the South Committee. below, written before her death, has been prmted tn tts enttrety. Our thoughts are with Ashley's family and her husband, Brian Huff Rumor has it, the term "lobbyist" How did Sigma Kappa help cultivate originated in Washington, DC , across the skills Kellie uses every day as a the street from the White House at lobbyist? Besides having a built-in the upscale Willard Hotel. Ulysses S. study group of sisters while working Grant is said to have coined the word on her undergraduate degree (a BS to describe the political wheelers and in general agriculture), it sharpened dealers who frequented the hotel's her quick thinking ability and lobby after learning that Grant was eased her nerves in unfamiliar often to be found there, enjoying situations. Meeting new women in his cigar and a brandy. Political the recruitment process helped persuaders have been referred to as make Kellie feel more at ease in "lobbyists" ever since. uncomfortable situations, especially in a room full of strangers she Enter Kellie R. Bray, Epsilon Mu , needs to educate about her University of Missouri-Columbia, organization's political needs. Ashley Henderson Huff the assistant vice president of federal Armed Forces affairs for the National Association of Kellie credits Washington, DC with Professional Insurance Agents, a.k.a., being an ever-changing city that a lobbyist. Kellie lobbies members of teaches her something new every Although she is not living in Washington, DC, Ashley Henderson Huff, Congress and their staff on matters of day. "I've had the opportunity to Epsilon Epsilon, The University of Georgia, is an important part of our importance to independent insurance government. Ashley is a Platoon Leader in the Military Police and has meet very talented people, and I'm agents across the country. PIA been serving in Iraq since December 2005 . Far from the epicenter of thankful for the experience of living National represents approximately the federal government, she protects and preserves while in Iraq. She in our nation's capital," said Kellie. 11 ,000 insurance agency owners manages the daily lives of 28 soldiers from practicing drills to balancing As a Sigma Kappa volunteer, this their checkbooks. throughout the United States. collegiate province officer and chapter advisor has immersed Besides work, Kellie has a lot to She joined the Army ROTC as a freshman, after registering for a herself in bringing sisterhood to do with her time. She is on the military science class with a reputation for being a lot of fun. "After life. Her life and Sigma Kappa are National Association of Business awhile, I realized I really liked the challenges and excitement that the completely entwined. With a twin military offered," said Ashley. Political Action Committee Board sister (Kristie, Epsilon Mu) a sister­ of Directors, was the political action in-law (Minnie, Delta Eta), and a committee coordinator for the She spent her first two months in Mosul, Iraq, where her living quarters brother (Brad) who was honored were no larger than a small dorm room. "The food is wonderful, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, by Epsilon Mu in 1998, Kellie is though," said Ashley. "We have everything from burgers to ice cream." is on the University of Missouri part of a proud Sigma Kappa family. Mosul is a large city with decaying buildings and garbage filling the streets. Working in Mosul was very dangerous. Ashley encountered In the future, Kellie 's goals are lEOs (roadside bombs) , VBIEDs (bombs in vehicles), and snipers on not as "written in stone" as the a daily basis. laws for which she lobbies. Her future goals include making Her mission now, along with ten other soldiers, is to train the police the most of opportmlities that in the Irbil Province, a Kurdish region east of Mosul. Ashley and her are presented, continuing to do team are training over 5,000 police officers on how to handcuff, meaningful work, and volunteer administer first aid, and shoot weapons. She lives on a Korean base for worthwhile projects. called Camp Zaytun. The Kurdish people have welcomed her team and Someday, she'd like to end up show gratitude for their daily dedication to working with the police. back home in Missouri.

Ashley hasn't been told when she will come home, but she said, "It's But, for now, Kellie is fulfilled my wish that I'll be home for tllis Christmas because it's my favorite through her work as a lobbyist holiday. My husband and I missed our first one together." Ashley and by living the life of a married her husband, Brian Huff, on August 13, 2005. successful young woman in a By Virginia Davis Cagwin, Omega bustling city.

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Sum m e r 2006 'vww.sigrnak.appa.org Kate N. Michael Miss America Contestant

KateN. Michael, Epsilon Epsilon, The University of Georgia, is the new Miss District of Columbia 2006. She will continue on to compete in the Miss America Pageant this January. She is also the winner of the Miss America Organization Academic Achievement Award.

Kate is currently pursuing a joint MBAIMA in government degree at Johns Hopkins University and received a BBA in international business from The University of Georgia. Her platform is Partnerships in Literacy. Instead of simply advocating for one-on-one mentoring for Literacy, Kate promotes Literacy partnerships with organizations that have proven success in increasing enthusiasm for literacy, such as Reading is Fundamental.

Said Kate, "Washington, DC is such an amazing city that brings together representatives from Ann E. O'Connell all of our nation 's great states. To be representing As a law clerk, Ann assisted the Chief Justice the 'melting pot of the melting pot' is truly an Supreme Court Clerk with tl1e Court's docket by discussing cases incredible honor. I will do my best to make her with him pre-argument, researching (DC) proud during the Miss America Pageant." Eight thousand petitions are filed with the questions, drafting written opinions, and Supreme Court each year. Of those, about 80 briefing him on a variety of emergency are heard by the Court Justices. Harder to gain applications submitted to the Court during admission into than an ivy-league university, a the term. She also assisted the Justices by job with the highest court in the land can be even summarizing some of the 8,000 petitions more elusive. However, one of Sigma Kappa's received and recommending whether the own has recently completed a clerkship within Court should hear the case. the Supreme Court. It was no ordinary job for Ann E. O'Connell, Theta, University of Illinois. Since her clerkship ended in July, Ann accepted a position as an associate at The Supreme Court typically require clerk Covington & Burling LLP. Starting this fall , applicants to have one year of clerkship she will enter private law practice. experience with a U.S. Court of Appeals Eventually, she plans to develop an judge. There are not many federal appeals appellate litigation practice in Washington, court judges, so the applicant pool for DC, and would eventually like to re-enter Supreme Court clerkships tends to be a smaller federal government service. than the general graduating law school population, but still ultra-competitive. Essentially, When asked how Sigma Kappa helped mold each applicant has top grades from a top law her into a strong woman in Washington, school stellar recommendations, and a previous DC, Ann said, "Sigma Kappa has provided clerkshlp with a federal court of appeals me with opportunities to develop my social judge. and leadership skills. Being a collegiate chapter officer provided my first taste of Ann 's experience was different than most responsibility and problem-solving, serving clerks. Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist as a field consultant provided a unique chose her to be one of his law clerks for the opportunity to spend an entire year assessing 2005 term. Ann began working for him in and evaluating organizational issues, and I July 2005. 1\vo months later, he passed away. continue to develop these skills on a daily When Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. was basis as a Sigma Kappa Foundation tru tee confirmed to take Rehnquist's eat, he hired and a Sorority volunteer. " Ann and the other two Rehnquist clerks for the remainder of the term. n igma Kappa Triang l ~ • ummcr 2006 At PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates faculty, staff, and students to create a new chapter baseball team, two Sigma Kappa new members, with a membership to make Sigma Kappa proud. Sarah Kulik and Nicolette Chickis were chosen to throw the honorary first pitch of the game. As a part of the extension team, Desiree Collado, Their names, along with Sigma Kappa's name Gamma Mu, former associate director of chapter were emblazoned on the Jumbo-tron for all to services/extension., was thrilled to bring Sigma see, announcing to the world that Kappa Mu had Kappa to Pittsburgh. "We are honored to have a arrived, and was ready for significant things to Sigma Kappa presence at Duquesne University. It happen. is a school based on traditions and values, and Kappa Mu will become an integral part of college A Grand Chapter life on campus," said Desiree. In August 2005, the exciting journey of extension began at Duquesne University, starting with a vote The Colonization by the college Panhellenic to open for extension. The actual colonization took place February Numerous local alumnae and area national 15-18. The colonization week was similar to officers were quick to respond to the initial formal recruitment events, except preference survey expressing their excitement about the high was the only "invitation only" event, and each standards of Duquesne. They also clarified the potential member conducted a personal visit with pronunciation of "Doo-cane", which has been a member of the colonization team. The exciting identified as one of the best values in higher week concluded with formal pledging and bid education, while rising to become one of the top day activities, along with a campus reception Ten Catholic Universities in the nation. to introduce new members to the campus community. In December 2005, Sigma Kappa received the thrilling invitation to expand the Duquesne Sigma Kappa's Promise Panhellenic as the seventh NPC group by joining The new members quickly immersed themselves , , , in Sigma Kappa's Promise Program. They learned , and . about Sigma Kappa and participated in several National headquarters staff and the extension campus and Greek activities throughout the term. team sprang into action preparing for the "I was impressed by Sigma Kappa's steadfast colonization of a new chapter. In January, Sigma dedication to her ideals, but the colonization Kappa was lucky to pledge several women from team stressed the importance of using those a local interest group with deep roots dating ideals as a foundation to build a unique chapter," back to their founding in 1933 on the Duquesne said Kappa Mu president Kate Johnson. campus. As a way to strengthen their foundation, a Over the next few months, the extension team sisterhood retreat was held for the women to worked with Duquesne University officials, learn about Sigma Kappa, their new chapter,

www.sigmakappa.org and each other. "It was wonderful to see these where campus administrators, family and recruited and trained a decorating committee, women who had only known each other for a fri ends came to celebrate the installation of the and they are in the process of collaborating \vith short while come together as sisters and Jearn Kappa Mu chapter and fabulous new initiates. the University to decorate and furnish a Sigma to love one another and Sigma Kappa," said Those representing the University included Kappa dormitory flo or, lounge and kitchen. Jenna Martin, Delta Eta, collegiate services Father Hogan, Executive Vice President of Sigma Kappa is confident these advisors will manager. Student Life, Father McCool, Assistant Dean help guide our newest chapter to be a Standards for Student Formation Student and Academic of Excellence award-winning chapter and a Initiation and Installation Services, and Ron Shidemantle, Director, Greek premier chapter at Duquesne University. The culmination of their hard work and Life. dedication was celebrated at Initiation on April The colony members will leave their mark 22, presided over by National President Barbara Solidifying Sigma Kappa's Future at Duquesne University as an impressive, Wilmer, Delta Beta. Along with the collegians, Jenna Martin and Laura Owsley, Alpha Chi , competitive and hardworking group of women. Alia Pustorino, Lyndsey Sabol, Suzanne national vice president for collegiate chapters, Their future initiates will learn how this group Woodings, and Faculty Advisor Dr. Janie Fritz appointed an enthusiastic advisory board of visionary and passionate members tmly were initiated as alumnae initiates. of local alumnae. The advisors dedicated a defin ed the term 'sisterhood' even before they weekend to get to know each other and to were initiated into the sisterhood. Welcome to The installation bnmch was held at the participate in Sigma Kappa's Advisors' Academy. the Mystic Bond! Pittsburgh Athletic Association on April 23 , Corporation Coordinator Jennifer Painter

Advisory Board and Decorating Committee Members Melissa H . Addis, Beta Upsilon Rosemarie Gain, Diana E. Lenzner, Beta Theta Ashley M . Brewer, Gamma Epsilon Kelly Prince G lass, Xi Julie C. Parsons, Theta Lambda Heather Marshal l Burke r, Gamma Delta Dana Covitz H ackl ey, Beta Zeta Janel K. Reedy, Theta Chi Diana McDonald Ellison, Gamma Epsilon Edie Clark H artman, Beta Upsilon Brooke Whiring-Szajnecki, Alpha Iota Lindsey R. Gabberr, Bna Theta Shari Barrerr lnfanre, Gamma Upsilon Kappa Mu Charter Initiates Alia Pusrori no Mari a Estelle D'Eramo Madeline Marie Jan char Emily Jayne Polachek Kamleen E. Sreffa Janie Fritz Krysral Dawn DeVincenzo Kare Johnson Lindsey Noel Rusnock Colleen Marie Strahan Lyndsey Sabol Cairlin Dourr Kathryn Marie Kelly Andrea B. Sailer Lindsay Sullivan uzanne Woodings Kristen Marie Garnerr Sarah Rose Kul ik Jaclyn Saj Lauren Surrock Jacki Anderson Mallory Ann Garvey Laura Ivana Liberatore Amanda J. Schildt Sara Svrcek Kelly Woodings-Behan Leanne Gibson Maria Marrinez Jenna Lee Schmidt Lisa Swartz Caitlin Elizabeth Camesi Emily Marie Grimes Jessica Lauren Meinert Bridger Sedlock Ashley Viermeier Nicolerre Michell Chickis Breanne Michelle Gunrer Dana Marie Miscevich Kristin Elizabeth Serafin Lisa Austin Wandowicz Jenna Elizabeth Coltrin Candace Marie Hackley Jaclyn eilly Rebecca Marie Shaffer Ashley M . Zarecky Amanda Leigh Cook Liane Harringron Alyson K. Nonn Peggy Sieber Sara Zelonis BreAnn icole Decesere Briana Eli e Irwin An1anda Panosky Colleen Smegelsky

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"Founded in 1881 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Of all the activities the new chapter participated Marquette University has been educating in, two of the most popular were strikingly people of faith to be leaders in their different. One of the campus activities Sigma professional lives, their communities and in Kappa participated in was the "Hunger Clean society for more than 120 years." Up. " The event is Marquette University's largest one-day community service project. Sigma Shortly after the announcement that Kappa joined over 2,300 students, staff, and Sigma Kappa would colonize at Duquesne faculty volunteers to make a difference in the University, Marquette University's Extension Milwaukee community. They worked at various Committee chose Sigma Kappa as the newest sites, including homeless shelters, elementary sorority on its campus. Sigma Kappa was schools, and community organizations. The honored and excited to learn they would other was an all-Greek event, hosted by Sigma join Alpha Phi, Alpha , Alpha Xi Kappa to introduce the new sorority to the other Delta and , as the fifth National Greek-letter organizations on campus. With fun, Panhellenic Conference (NPC) group at food, and prizes, the event was a smash and the Marquette University. The colonization Greeks who attended were able to meet a group of took place February 22-26, 2006, and women who were undoubtedly impressive. " the colonization events and new member activities were similar to those in Pittsburgh. jenny Shannon Bobula Senior, Marquette University The best way to understand what it's like to be a colony new member is to meet a few of "I decided to join Sigma Kappa because I had the Sigma Kappa colony new members. always wanted to join a sorority, but I especially liked that I would be a colony member of Sigma Leslie Ann Vonderhaar Kappa. I was drawn to the fact that the entire Junior, Marquette University. chapter would be going through the same unique experience of being brand-new together. I Jove "A wise Sigma Kappa once told me 'I didn 't that we are starting with a blank slate and have find Sigma Kappa, Sigma Kappa found me.' the opportunity to shape our Sigma Kappa I feel that this quote, in many ways, best chapter into absolutely anything we want it to be. describes why I decided to join Sigma Kappa. I didn 't seek to join a sorority my freshman \\'lhat I especially Jove about being a Sigma year at Marquette. I had convinced myself Kappa is that whenever I meet another Sigma that sorority life wasn't for me. But when Kappa from somewhere else in the country, I feel my friends came to me a year and a half an instant bond with her and feel like we truly later to announce that they were joining a are sisters. I felt this sisterly bond before I was new sorority, I thought, what the heck, I'll even initiated into Sigma Kappa. As many in my see what this is all about. After meeting my chapter might remember, I fainted during the potential sisters, I left the first event with a Preference ceremony. It actually ended up being big smile on my face. I knew from that point a very meaningful experience for me, because on that I wanted to smile like that more everyone immediately rushed to make sure I often- and accepted my bid the next day. was okay. I felt like I was truly in the presence

w w ·w . sigmakappa.org Kappa Nu Charter Initiates Advisory Board and Property Committee Members Alison A. Bettonville Danielle N. Gonderinger Amelia A. Pantone Elizabeth F. Blair Danielle L. Goodman Jessica Ann Reynertson Inga Nelson Barry, Upsilon Jenny Bobula Christine N. Gratz Jenna Santoianni Christina A. Carter, Gamma Zeta Kendra Borchardt Margaret K. Johnson Sarah Shields Abbie Carroll Dun mead, Danyelle). Brelowski Ashley Kanable Victoria Ann Silkaitis Nancy Carpenter Golding, Tau Lauren A. Calvert Robyn Michele Keuler Lindsey K. Thome Sheila C. Heitzig, Delta Sigma Monica). Charleston Amanda). Lehnherr Renee Jaclyn Tomas Cassie S. Inman, Beta Sigma Bridget). Cibulskis Kristin Lenz Erin Touhey Mary Standford Janz, Gamma Mu Carolyn Nicole Culler Meredith Collins Mahoney Zea G. Urbiztondo Emilie Klusmeyer O'Connor, Eta Kathleen Doyen Courtney Marie McKay Nicole Elizabeth Vander Warf Kasey C. Ollie, Gamma Mu Mary Therese Fleming Maureen O'Malley Gina Marie Vangelisti Destina L. Regano, Gamma Mu Chrissy Friesen Aubrey O'Neill Leslie Ann Vonderhaar Dana Baasen Rosenthal, Xi Catherine Furlong Sarah Michelle Panko Deirde A. Thomey, Theta Chi

of sisters and people who cared about me, even Andrew Cleary educated the attendees on how professional life. "Sigma Kappa has taught me though many of them I had only met days Sigma Kappa was chosen out of ten NPC groups to work hard, embrace learning and gro\ving, earlier. They showed me what it means to be a to colonize at Marquette and the strength of the value good friends, be a good friend, and make a Sigma Kappa, and I knew I wanted to be a part of Greek Community who extended the invitation. difference in the world. I remain loyal to Sigma this sisterhood for the rest of my life. " "This is truly a milestone for our campus as Kappa not only by giving of my time and money - Sigma Kappa is the first Panhellenic sorority in but more significantly - by fulfilling her promises." At the completion of Sigma Kappa's Promise 15 years to be added to our community ... You Program, the colony new members were have not only made a commitment to Sigma Sigma Kappa has a talented and capable local initiated and installed as a new chapter on May Kappa, but also to the greater community. I advisory board. They recently completed their 6. National Vice Pre ident for Membership Jen am very proud to say that you are joining a customized Advisors Academ facilitated by Hohman, Delta Iota , presided over initiation Greek community that over this last academic Lindsay Castelein, 71Jela , district recruitment and Installation. Family, friends, campus year raised over $32,250 for local and national coordinator and Kappa Nu new chapter administrators, Sigma Kappa alumnae, and causes and gave over 11 ,500 hours of hands-on recruitment coordinator. Sigma Kappa is Sigma Kappa collegians from Gamma Zeta community service - more than doubling last so appreciative of the alumnae support and chapter, orthem Illinoi niversit:y, celebrated year's numbers," said Andrew. dedication, which will ensure continued success the new initiates at the Installation Luncheon. at Marquette University. Speakers repre enting the niversity included Further inspiring the new chapter was keynote Dean of Students, Dr. lark McCarthy and speaker, Dr. Tisa Mason, Epsilon Kappa , current From publicity efforts to social affairs, si terhood Coordinator for Can1pus Activities and Greek Life, Dean of Students, niversity of Wisconsin­ functions to new member meetings, the Sigma Andrew Cleary. Whitewater. Dr. Mason recalled the impact Kappa women at Marquette University have Sigma Kappa made on her personal and created a chapter all their own.

"ww.s•gnukappa.org •&lna Kappa Tr13ngle • ummc:r 2006 PREPA.RE FOR THE OURNEY OF A LIFETIME ...

The next year will be one these incredible women will never forget.

Introducing the 2006-2007 Sigma Kappa Field Consultants

The suitcase is huge. The laptop battery is were only 33 active chapters, and field consultants manager. charged, and there is a brand-new cell phone were referred to as "traveling secretaries." Today, (Jennifer Brumley] I was the chapter president, ready for use. Sweaters, shorts, flip flops, and more than 107 active collegiate chapters await executive vice president, and Panhellenic a winter coat are packed, along with sunscreen a visit from any one of five young women who delegate. Also, I was the Panhellenic president and an extra pair of mittens. Oh, and don't forget are eager to make a difference in the lives of and the Panhellenic recruitment director. the Sigma Kappa Constitution and Bylaws, and thousands of undergraduates. [Laura Dragoo] For two years I served as the make sure the list of Sigma Kappa songs doesn't chapter president. I was also the vice president get squished under a curling iron. After squeezing Welcome to our newest Field Consultants of alumnae relations, corresponding secretary, in everything, sitting on the suitcase is the only Shasta Alverson, Delta Iota , Leah Bess, Theta and assistant scholarship chairman. way to force the stubborn zipper closed. Chi, Jennifer Brumley, Epsilon Zeta , Laura [Katherine Hendricks] I was the assistant Dragoo, , and Katherine Hendricks, vice president of new member education, vice Across the country, introductions will be made Kappa Zeta. president of finance, and assistant philanthropy and hugs exchanged. Strangers will be welcomed round chairman during recruitment. as if they were long-lost friends . Women will [Sigma Kappa Triangle] Ladies, I know you are depart from impersonal airports and go to places excited to get started, but before you board an [I:K.Ll] You all seem to have been very involved where they will stay for only a few days but will airplane, we'd like to give our sisters an idea of in your respective chapters, but what about on think of as home long after they're gone. who are the women visiting them over the course your campuses? Was there any especially unique Who are these women? They are Sigma Kappa of the next year. Sigma Kappa field consultants activity that you participated in during college? field consultants. have always been very involved in their chapters and have held many esteemed positions. Which [Leah] The Mountaineer Maniacs! I was a In 1938, newly graduated Sigma Kappas packed have you held? member of the spirit club at West Virginia their belongings and hit the road, traveling from University. We received tickets for sporting one chapter to another over the course of a year. [Shasta Alverson] I held the philanthropy and events before the rest of the student body, !-shirts Each field consultant brought with her knowledge Foundation chairman positions and was also the for pep rallys, and funded alumni tailgates as and sisterhood to share with each chapter. chapter president. well as traveling fan buses. However, in the first year of the program there [Leah Bess] I was chapter president and house (Jennifer] I was on the University Disciplinary

igma Kappa Triang le • Sun1m e r 2006 \V'.Vw.sigmakappa .org Shasta Alverson, Leah Bess, Th eta Chi, Jennifer Brumley, Laura Dragoo, Gamma Eta, Katherine Hendr icks, Delta Iota , Callifornia State West Virginia University Epsilon Zeta, Western Ball State University Kappa Zeta, Elon University University I Chico Hometown: Hardy, AR Kentucky University Hometown: Yorktown, IN Hometown: Hometown: Pleasanton, CA Major: Communicati on Hometown: Franklin, TN Major: Family and Consumer Mechanicsville, VA Major: Liberal Studies Studies Major: Sociology Sciences Education Major: Accounting [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ldragoo@sigmakappa. org [email protected]

ColllJltittee, a board that reviews cases of and Delaware American Indian tribes from [Shasta] I hope that I can be a useful students facing expulsion for violating major Oklahoma. I participate in our annual I'n-Lon­ resource to collegiate chapters. I also want rules. It is basically a jury. Besides four student Schka dances for 12 days every June. I haven't to gain knowledge that \vill help me become a representatives, the board is comprised of missed one summer since I was four-years old! contributing Sigma Kappa alumna. policemen, deans, and housing and resident life [Leah] I want to help chapters wherever they personnel. [:E~] Now that you've graduated, what are need assistance. I want to be a resource for [Laura] I was the national student secretary for your career goals after your tenure as a fi eld sisters in order to make their chapters shine. the American Association of Family and Consumer consultant is over? Uennifer] I want to help the chapters I visit Sciences, which is the professional organization become the best that they can be. I want to for all areas of family and consumer sciences. [Katherine] To work in private accounting and ensure that they're doing everything they need to [Katherine] I was a member of 0-team, which is consider expanding my education to become a do to be successful. an integral part of freshman orientation. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). [Laura] I hope to share ideas with every chapter [Shasta] I played intramural flag football for the [Shasta] To be happy in whatever I do. I visit. I also know I will learn a great deal from university. [Leah] I want to love what I do and be happy everyone I meet. I have received so much from doing it every day. I would like my future to Sigma Kappa. I want to give so much back. [:E~] As you are traveling around the country, include hotel management or event planning. [Katherine] As a fi eld consultant, I hope to share you will be spending all your time with sisters Uennifer] I hope to be a published author one my love and enthusiasm for Sigma Kappa with all you've never met before. What is one thing that day. I'm service driven and want to work for in the women that I meet. they wouldn't know about you at first glance? the non-profit sector. [Laura] I would like to become a home Thanks for taking the time out of your busy [Laura] I have an infatuation \vith Coca-cola! economist or be involved in family and schedules for the Sigma Kappa Triangle! The [Katherine] I can sleep through anything. consumer sciences. fi eld consultants must finish packing and hit the [Shasta] Someday I plan to join the Peace Corps road. Their first stop was the 82nd Sigma Kappa and work in Africa. [:E ~] What do you hope to accomplish as a Convention .in Arlington, VA. Now, it's on to [Leah] I won a Britney Spears look-a-like contest. field consultant? collegiate chapter visits. Uennifer ] I am an active member of the Osage

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""'' "'w.!C igtnakapp.-..org S1grna Kappa. Tr-i angle • Surnme.r 2006 joined Theta to participate in the Memory Walk. Keelin Edler Anna Baskin recently received the Thomas J. Boston, MA - Members continued Smith Scholarship in music, given their relationship with seniors at for superior musicianship and an a local retirement home, caroling outstanding scholastic record. Theta with them during the holidays and will celebrate its I DOth birthday in organizing monthly brunches. The November this year. chapter held a semi-formal dance at a local hotel. Lindsey Copeland won University of California/ $1,000 for her Sigma Kappa team at Berkeley A Delta members struck a pose during recruitment at Boston University. "Think Fast", a game show supported Shannon Bayley Berkel ey, CA by the Greek community at Boston - Activities included a new member University. retreat, movie and pizza night, cookie baking, and a tea party. Naomi The George Washington Markle, Megan Smith, and Leigh University Z Whelpton were on the national Cristina Rysz championship women's NCAA crew Washington, DC - Bevin Doherty team. Two members have internships was elected Panhellenic vice president in Washington, DC, and five members of community relations and Melissa were chosen as Cal Tour Guides. Stern is vice president of standards. The chapter had the second highest University ofWashington M gpa among sororities on campus at the end of last semester. Zeta Britney Morse participated in intramural basketball Seattle, WA - A Mother-Daughter and dodgeball. Tea raised $300 for the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Mu also Illinois Wesleyan University H hosted the annual "King of the Castle" competition. The chapter Hanna Martin participated in the Panhellenic Mu (University of Washington) members enjoyed a lovely night out Bloomington, IL - Members banquet, fraternity exchanges, and with their sisters at a King of the Castle event. regularly clean a section of the fraternity philanthropies. Constitution Trail for aU to enjoy. Thirteen members were on the dean's list for fa ll semester. Honor University of Kansas 3 society inductees included: Alii Dana Silverman Bannerman, political science honor Lawrence, KS - Collegiate Officer's society; Taylar Kuzniar, Sigma Academy® was held during which Delta Pi; Lauren Goldwasser, goals and visions for the chapter French honor society; Tina Spears, were set for the coming year. The Psi Chi; Amy Slott,Tri-Beta; and redecoration of the chapter house several new members were inducted study room is complete with a into Alpha Lambda Delta, the fresh coat of paint, new computers, freshman honor society. printers, and other office technology.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 8 University of Rhode Island Lesley Fritz Nicole Engel Champaign, IL - Forty-eight Kingston, RI - Members went ice women were initiated in the skating at the sisterhood retreat and There was nothing scary about Alpha Gamma's (Washington State fall. Sigma Kappas from Beta look forward to an ice cream and University) pumpkins during Halloween. Nu Chapter, Bradley University, pizza party as new sisterhood events.

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Summe r 2006 www.sigmakappa.org Georgetown College AX Washington State University Af Lindsey Bostick Lindy Cejka Georgetown, ICY - The chapter Pullman, WA - Members participated participated in a local health care fair in Homecoming Week, "Adopt a Block," and "Relay for Life." Sisterhoods "Greek or Treat," and "Relay for Life." included a retreat, scrapbooking, The chapter held a poker tournament and an ice skating party. Kelly philanthropy. Social events included a Kays was the 2006 Belle of the cruise and new member dance Blue Scl10larship winner. Twenty­ A8 two members earned a 4.0 gpa. Shannon George Louisiana Tech University BE Louisville, KY - Members held a Hillary Miller Look out Olympic Ice skaters I Alpha Epsilon () movie night, karaoke night, and the Ruston, LA - Members continue members showed off their skating skills at a skating party. Sigma chili supper. Alpha TI1eta to visit Longleaf Nursing Home for took 2nd place in intramural 3-on-3 monthly birthday parties . Aaron basketball, and 3rd place in racquetball Beeson finished in the top five singles and doubles. Members Jessica of Miss Louisiana Tech Pageant. Padgett and Leah Riggs earned 4.0 Kayse Lowery, Haley Nardini, gpas last semester, and the d1apter had and Heather Pixley were named the second highest sorority gpa. orientation student leaders.

University of Michigan AM University of Maryland BZ Melissa McHugh Dina Sliver Ann Arbor, Ml - Members of Pi College Park, MD - Beta Zeta Kappa Alpha joined the chapter for a was recognized for having the Valentine's Dance at a local retirement best executive council on campu . home. Ann Gallogly sang the Recruitment resulted in 21 new national anthem at several university members. Beta Zeta held a sporting events. Members attended "Waffie Late Night" from II p .m. Mock Rock, a fund raiser for a local to 2 a.m ., and raised over $300 children's hospital. Anna Miller was for Alzheimer's disease researcll. Members of Alpha Tau had plenty of school spirit for a Michigan awarded the "William J. Branstrom State University football game. Freshman Prize", awarded to the top University of Massachusetts 5% of the freshman class. Amherst BH Callie Comtois Westminster College AI. Amherst, MA - Sisterhood acti,~ties Maranda Huff were a picnic, a com maze, bowling, New Wilmington, PA - Alpha Sigma and a spa night. Members baked pies achieved quota of 19 amazing new \vith local nursing home residents. members. The chapter has earned Kathryn McNamara is president of the highest sorority gpa for five Panhell enic Council. Beta Eta had the consecutive semesters. highest sorority gpa last semester.

:-:-Mi:-:'c-:- hi~·g-:-an_S_ta_ te_Uni_ ·v_ e_rs_ityL-_A:_::_.:...T Marietta College Be Kristina Smolak Bethany Tucker East Lansing, Ml - Alpha Tau joined Marietta, OH - Alumnae joined \vith the women of Chi Omega to members for a Corporation Board host a blood drive and tee shirt sale meeting/smolarship tea party. to benefit the American Red Cross. The cllapter sent five women to Members participated in Farmhouse LeaderShape: Tori Caracciolo, Beta Epsilon (Louisiana Tech University) members played dominos Fraternity's tractor pull and Alpha Phi's Danielle DeRoy, Leslie Pyle, and celebrated birthdays with nursing home residents. "Cardiac Arrest." The chapter had the Megan Scheffer, and Abbey highest cunmlative gpa for fall semester. Sullivan. Twenty-five member are on the dean' list.

w·ww·.sigrn:Uc:appa .org Sigma Kappa Triang le • Summe r 2006 Culver-Stockton College BM University of Nebraska ------~----~------atOmma BQ Mona Meahan Canton, MO - The chapter fi nished Judy Hansen last semester with the highest gpa Omaha, NE - Members participated on campus. Three members were in numerous philanthropy events inducted into the Alpha Chi Honor including building homes fo r Habitat Society, the top ten percent of their for Humanity, helping with the "Walk classes : Leslie Dobyns, Melissa & Roll for Disabilities, " and a dance Goehl, and Fay Barnes. marathon. Anna Speed is president of Panhellenic council for the second Bradley University BN year in a row. Jessie Coufal, Kayla Hadden, Megan Marble, and Carolyn Quinlan Lindsey Schubert were also chosen Beta Zeta (University of Maryland) members were ready for Peoria, IL - Beta Nu 's new offi cers for Panhellenic positions. Spring 2006 Recruitment. Pictured are Lauren Burton, Jessica joined the new officers from Eta , Fernandes, Lauren Ferguson, Asheley Walker, Erin O'Grady, Illinois Wesleyan University, for COA. University of Northern Meghan Stafford, Stephanie Ewers, and Lindsay Yarnold. The chapter raised over $ 2, 000 Colorado fA for 's "Gameball Girl" philanthropy benefiting the Children's Megan Woodruff Miracle Network. Greeley, CO - The chapter received awards for the highest overall sorority Purdue University B:E gpa and highest overall Greek gpa. To recognize hard work, the chapter Lindsay Smaron celebrated with a scholarship banquet. West Lafayette, IN - Beta Sigma hosted an "Eight-Ball Tournament" Western Michigan University rB to raise fund s for Alzheimer's Disease research. Kate Wallace is Teresa Gracz on the Panhellenic executive board . Kalamazoo, MI - The chapter Amanda Nitz and Amanda participated in philanthropy events Kilavos were recognized as including packing cookies for the outstanding Greek seniors. Meals on Wheels recipients, "Hoops for Halo," "Snowb owl ," a."ld Delta Ohio University BY Gamma's philanthropy competition. Beta Nu (Bradley University) members posed for a picture in Puerto Vallarta. The chapter placed 3rd in all Greek­ Katie Milo L-to-R: ViVal Schwass, Tess Honquest Abbi Rondinelli, Melissa Jadron, sponsored events. Athens, OH - Beta Upsilon won Vanessa Gorr, Theresa Philbin, Bridey Hayes, Sara Forrer, and Erin Vandeveer. Ohio University's Homecoming Indiana State University ff competition fo r the second year in a row. Chapter members have been Lindsay Martin keeping Mill Street clean for the Terre Haute, IN - The chapter adopt-a-street program and also serve sent a shipment of 25 boxes fill ed lunch to students at the Amesville ,vi th supplies to the Maine Sea Elementary School. Coast Mission. Gamma Gamma's basketball intramural team won the San Diego State University B'P champi onship and was undefeated for the season. Alyssa Johnson San Diego, CA - Sixteen new Thiel College members joined Beta Psi chapter. A sisterhood retreat was held at the Jessica Bombassoro chapter house. Members spent an Greenville, PA - Gamma Delta afternoon at the Sunrise Senior Li vi ng participated in fo rmal recruitment and Center, making new fri ends and used the themes of"Everybody Loves learning a new card game. President a Sorority Girl", "Sigma Kappa Slide New members of Beta Omega (University of Nebraska at Rachel Osborn attended an all­ Show", and "Legend of the Pearl". Omaha), smiled just before becoming the newest initiates of Greek proj ect "TEAM" to build unity Sigma Kappa. within the Greek communi ty.

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Summer 2006 www.sigmakappa.org Northern Illinois University fZ Eastern Illinois University rM Lynnette Happ Kelly Goodpaster DeKalb, IL - Spring semester's new Charleston, IL - Gamma Mu skunked members joined chapter members for the Greek community. Members a sleep over and for a bowling activity. placed a stuffed skunk in a chapter The chapter participated in Phi Kappa house. In order to have the skunk Alpha's "Tugs", and won first place, removed from their house, they raised and also held its annual crush dance. money to donate to the American Members participated in intramural Cancer Society. The chapter had volleyball and floor hockey. Ashley the highest sorority gpa. A parents' Bechtold and Erin Olson earned 4.0 weekend and auction was held. gpas last semester. Kentucky Wesleyan College ill Gamma Eta (Ball State University) sisters posed for a picture Ball State University fH at "Let's Get Twisted, " an interfraternal Twister tournament. Jacquelynn Arnold Kristi Bezy Owensboro, KY - Gamma Pi Muncie, In - Members participated achi eved quota plus as a result of in "Let's Get T\·visted," a ~ant twister formal recruitment. The chapter tournament hosted by is participating in the Panhellenic and . Spring recruitment scholastic challenge, which is to raise themes included bowling, a junk food the chapter gpa. night, and making Valentine 's cards for other Greek organizations. Midwestern State University IT California State University, Randi Roanhaus Long Beach f8 Wichita Falls, TX - The chapter held a recruitment workshop, a ritual Valerie Moilo workshop, and a sisterhood night with Long Beach, CA - Members showed a Valentine's Day theme. The theme their school spirit in black and gold of"Don't be a 'sucker', buy a lollipop in support of the men's basketball for your sweetheart!" was used to sell team. The day was also used as an lollipops for Valentine's Day. introduction to Sigma Kappa for potential members. Kali Hofer and Laura Stock of Gamma Kappa waited for their California University of Pennsylvania IT turn on stage during the variety show at Southern Illinois University Southern illinois University Carbondale. Carbondale fK Kelly Pagnotta California, PA - Gamma Upsilon Jenna Flanigan welcomed eight new members. Carbondale, IL - Twenty-one new Several members are helping to found members joined Gamma Kappa. A a local Alpha chapter, the formal dinner was held to honor National Society of Leadership and Anita Hutton, the chapter's Success. The chapter had the highest past faculty advisor. The chapter Greek gpa. competed with in their variety show and took fir st place. North Carolina State University r East Tennessee State University r A Meagan Stewart Raleigh , C - Several members have Abby Snyder begun visiting a local nursing home Johnson City, T - Gamma Lambda every Sunday. Gamma Phi hosted held its fourth annual cru h party, Dr. Lori Hart Ebert, who poke on inviting both Greek and non-Greek campus about the dangers of drinking. men. Gamma Lambda participated Presid ent Caton Lovett received Gamma Tau posed for a winner's photograph after capturing the in the college's annual \vinter cruise. Midwestern State University flag football championship. the award for outstanding Panhellenic sorority president during the Greek Life Awards.

Sigma Ka ppa T r-i angle • Summer 2006 Tennessee Wesleyan College f'l' Cahfornia State University I Chico M Emily Pennington Athens, TN - The sisterhood retreat Leia Wiegand Chico, CA - Thirty-five new was held at an alumna's cabin on Watts members joined Delta Iota. The Bar Lake. Local alumnae sponsored chapter held an Alumnae Weekend. a Collegiate Officer's Academy for The chapter has begun a "Teacher of the newly elected officers and invited the Week" program where members active members to a games night. recognize special teachers and tell Wittenburg University [Q them how much they are appreciated for their dedication to education. Farheen Usmani Delta Iota had the highest gpa of all Springfi eld , OH - Members attended sororities on campus for both spring a presentation by a Panhellenic­ and fall semesters. Gamma Phi (North Carolina State University) members at a sponsored speaker on sex and abuse. sisterhood retreat. From left: Jessica Gil. Jennifer Gray, Meagan The chapter also hosted a speaker on Longwood University ilN Stewart, and Kate Sykes. alcoholism . Potential members joined the chapter for bowling and appetizers Lindsey Gillikin Farmville, VA - A sisterhood retreat at a local restaurant. was held at a local ice skating rink Central Michigan University M and included pizza and games. Bea Cornett, Hillary Hinkle, and Taryn Kuch Lauren Reed, traveled to Africa for Mount Pleasant, Ml - "Spring Into four weeks . Members participated in Sigma Kappa" was the theme for "Adopt-A-Highway", a formal Spring informal recruitment. Chapter Ball with members of the Richmond members held a bowl -a-thon to raise Alumnae Chapter, and a variety of funds for Alzheimer's disease research. sisterhood events. Twenty-one members earned a 3.5 or higher gpa. The chapter had the Western Illinois University ilL highest sorority gpa on campus. Stacy Marek Central Missouri State Macomb, IL - Members chose University i!H favorite instructors and sent them cards for teacher appreciation week. Gamma Psi (Tennessee Wesleyan College) held a successful Lesley Hogan This semester a sisterhood Mexican continuous open recruitment with a "Winter Wonderland" theme. Warrensburg, MO - Delta Eta fi esta was combined with an event for hosted a workout every evening in potential members. the chapter room. Members also went to a local nursing home to chat Missouri State University Ll Y with the residents and make craft items. The chapter participated in a Alicia Cross highway clean-up program. Springfi eld , MO - Sisterhood events included ice skating, a Superbowl Truman State Univeristy il8 party, bowling, and a camping retreat. Lauren Clines is the new president Stefani Wittenauer of Panhellenic council , and five other Kirksviile, MO - A Valentine's Day members were elected to Panhell enic dance was held at a local nursing offi ces. The chapter's intramural home. The chapter co-sponsored basketball team went undefeated this "Frats at Bat", a softball tournament season. that benefited the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Dad's Week-end was University of Central held which included bowling and a Oklahoma LlX barbecue. Members made Valentine's Day cards for the members studying Michelle McCoy Delta Theta (Truman State University) members Liz Klocke, Megan abroad and also wrote letters to US Edmond , OK - The chapter received Knoche, Kristen Johnson, Stephanie Warren, and Sarah Shelton armed forces members sen~ ng in Iraq. the honor of highest sorority gpa enjoyed their fall forma l.

Sigma Kappa Triang le • Sumn1.e r 2006 ' ~'' 'v. s ign1akappa . o rg for the third semester in a row. Western Kentucky Michelle McCoy was crowned University EZ Miss Beverly Hills 2006 and will Nikki Robins compete for Miss Oklahoma . Cara Bowling Green, KY - Seventeen Blankenship placed 3rd runner up new members joined the chapter. at Miss UCO and 1st runner up at Candygrams were sold for Valentine's Miss Rose State. Day as part of the lollipop campaign. Radford University 11 \f Alumnae enjoyed a basketball tailgate event. Nearly half of the chapter was Lindsey Chapman named to either the president's list or Radford, VA - A Valentine sister social the dean's list for the fall semester. was held after a chapter meeting. Cookies, candi es, and other sweets California State University I Recruitment was as smooth as Greased Ugh fining for Delta Psi were enjoyed by all. New members Sacramento EA joined initiated members for lunch (Radford University). Ashley Baker and an afternoon retreat. Members Sacramento, CA -Acti,~ti e included a enjoyed an afternoon of bingo with pizza party, ice cream social, luau, and the residents of a local senior living a philanthropy night where Valentine's community, and toiletries were sent Day cards were made for the to the Maine Sea Coast Mission. Alzheimer's disease patients at a local University of New Orleans EB care facility. Sisterhood events included a movie night and a tour of the Jelly Carrie Panter Belly Candy Factory. New Orleans , LA - Almost all of Epsilon Beta's members returned to California State University I the chapter after Hurricane Katrina. Fullerton ET The chapter had a very successful Brittany Cassidy spring recruitment. Members Fullerton, CA - Epsilon Tau was placed first in the annual Mocktail recognized as having the highest Greek competition. Social events included gpa. For Valentine's Day, members "Purple Haze", "Violet Ball", and a met with local alumnae to make cards dinner date night. for retirement homes. The sisterhood Epsilon Epsilon (The University of Georgia) showed their sweet side. retreat was spent camping at the beach. Susquehanna University E/1 Blaire Sabo Vir,ginia Polytechnic Institute Selinsgrove, PA - Members attended ancfState University EX a Greek leadership retreat. Members Lauren Emery received training and certification Blacksburg, VA - The sisterhood by participating in workshops about retreat was held in Gatlinburg, T becoming effective leaders. Lisa The chapter participated in Delta Kelly was named Panhell enic Gamma 's" Anchor Splash" talent show. president. Alumnae met with members for a luncheon at a local restaurant. Amy The University of Georgia EE Hay is studying abroad thi emester. Elizabeth Nephew Athens, GA - Items were collected California Polytechnic State for the Maine Sea Coast Mission, a University, San Luis Obispo En can-a-thon was held for the Salvation Alison Forgeron Army's Christmas needs, the Lollipop San Luis Obispo, CA - Twenty-two Dash was held where each member members made the dean's list. sold as many lollipops as she could in Members participated in intramural one da , and over 200 holiday card volleyball, soccer, and basketball. Tricia Wells and Natalie Boca, Epsilon Zeta (Western Kentucky were made for re idents of a local Members also gathered to watch University) show their Sigma Kappa pride as they proudly displayed a Alzheimer' di ease care facility. Sigma Kappa ftag during a study abroad trip to London, England. favorite te]e,~sion shows and play foo ball.

igrn:a K.1ppa Triang l • umme r 2006 '"""'" .s•g-nWpp:l.org Indiana University Southeast ZA Colorado School of Mines ZIT Jessica Neeley Krls 1111 New Albany, IN - A retreat was Golden, CO - Alumnae joined held at a member's home. The members at a house warming party. chapter held a Battle of the Bands The co-ed outdoor soccer team went to raise funds for the Sigma Kappa undefeated in intramurals. President Foundation. Zeta Alpha participated Sara Felling received a national in Greekapolooza in order to get to Order of Omega scholarship. know potential members. California Polytechnic State Babson College zz University /Pomona 7X Robyn Marie Diamond Jennifer Vargas Babson Park, MA - A Panhellenic Pomona, CA - The chapter held its Epsilon Eta (University of Findlay) members smiled for the camera during luncheon was held to recognize the softball tournament to raise funds for a recruitment event. executive councils of the sororities on Alzheimer's Disease research. Zeta campus. Nine members are on the Upsilon participated in "Greek Pack dean's list and II members are in the the Gym Night" and showed their Pi Club. support for the men's and women's basketball teams. This semester's Elmhurst College Zl sisterhood event was a bon fire at the -:-Ja-c..,...ly-n--=s-o-rc,--1-""------beach. Elmhurst, IL - Seven members joined the chapter as a result of recruitment. Rutgers, The State University Themes included a "Sweets n' Treats" of New Jersey Z party on Valentine's Day, a slumber Michelle Houghton-Cohen party theme complete with everyone New Brunswick, NJ - Eighteen new wearing pajamas and watching movies, members joined the chapter, which and a "Black and White Affair." met quota. Fifteen members are living in the new chapter house, and Angelo State University ZK plans are being made for renovations Brandi Butler for next year. The sisterhood retreat San Angelo, TX- The chapter was enjoyed by all and included a snowball fi ght and hot chocolate as Zeta Phi (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey) took over Brower volunteered at a local nursing home, Commons after a successful recruitment weekend. helping with their monthly Bingo well as getting snowed in . games and birthday parties. For Valentine's Day members made Appalachian State University 8A hearts fo r all members and advisors. Elizabeth LaBrosse Zeta Kappa members participated Boone, NC - The chapter has the in Discover ASU/ SOAR with the second highest gpa among sororities Uni versity Panhellenic. on campus. Seven members joined a committee to help rewrite the University of Arizona W Panhellenic Code for elections. Jessica Brown Chapter members participated Tucson, AZ - Members in clothing drives, High County's participated in the local Memory Memory Walk, street cleaning, and Walk. Sisterhood events included dog walking for the Humane Society. construction of"dove houses", University of Delaware obstacl e course events, and a totally 811 80's flashback Friday night. The Nicole Gerber formal date dash, "Masquerade Ball" Newark, DE - "Sisterhood Night" was held . Members participated of recruitment had a "Through the in a dinner exchange with a local Decades" theme. Every member Theta Pi (The State University of New York College at Geneseo) took fraternity. participated in one of four dances a quick break during recruitment. From left: Tzeitel Hernandez. Katie Stapleton, Rachel Mallette, Jenn Ruocco, and Heather Macaluso.

Sigrna Kappa Triang le • Summe r 2006 www.sig makappa.org from different decade with revised have been elected to Panhell enic lyrics about Sigma Kappa . Theta executi ve board, President Shannon Delta had the second highest gpa of Nees, Standards Representative all Panhell enic sororities on campus. Jamie Karcesky, and Vice President of Programming Sherry Xi e. University of Virginia ez The University of North Carolina Sarah Kleinfeld at Charlotte eM Charlottesville, VA - Bid Week Shaylon McAlister included an a cappella concert and an early morning breakfast. A western Charlotte, NC - Twenty-five new date function was also held. members were recruited. Chapter members made Valentine's Day cards for residents of a local senior citizen Members of Theta Rho (University of Kentucky) posed with University of Nevada/ eH home. Ten members were nominated Las Vegas sister/basketball player Jenny Pfeiffer after a game. for Order of Omega. leslie Pagulrigan Las Vegas NV - A unique sisterhood Auburn University eE event was a tae-kwon-do lesson, Tressa Sloane taught by member Alma Vargas. Auburn, AL - Theta Xi held its second Greek Week events included Olympic annual "Sigma Hold 'Em Texas Poker relays, luncheons, raft races, academic Tournament" and raised $5,000 recognition, skit performances, and for Alzheimer's Disease research . one hundred percent participation. Jennifer Jones was in the top five "Just One Look and You'll Be of Miss Homecoming. Twenty-one Hooked" was the theme. Theta Eta women earned a 4.0 gpa last semester. took third place with the men of . The State University of New York College at Geneseo en Albright College ee Emily Casey Kristen Buttil Geneseo, NY - Thirteen women Reading, PA - Foundation acti,~ties joined the chapter as a result of formal include bi-monthly visits to a recruitment. A college Panhellenic Theta Tau's (Kansas State University) Maury Angelo, Courtney Cole, retirement community. A newspaper council was established on campus Tiffany Bieber, and Jana Owens smiled at a Wacky Tacky date party. article was published in the local paper this year, and the recruitment system regarding all the toys that Theta Theta was a new experience. Three Theta Pi collected for the Salvation Army members are on the Panhellenic board. during the Cluistmas season. Nineteen members were on the dean 's list. University of Kentucky ep The State University of Meagan Wheeler New York at Fredonia ei Lexington, KY - Theta Rho members participated in the annual Greek Tracy Nelson Sing event, a dance competition Fredonia , NY - Chapter members for the "Make a Wish Foundation." have most recently '~s ited the Women 's Chapter members raised fund for the Chri tian Association home to spend Alzheimer's Memory Walk at Keeneland time "~th the residents. Sisterhood RaceTrack by selling lolli pops while dinner nights are on Thursday evening. cheering on participants. Massachusetts Institute of Kansas State University eT Technology eA Caitlin Meehan Stephanie Flavin Manhattan, K - isterhood events Cambridge, MA - Thirty-two new (Bowling Green state University) informal recruitment included a "Wad.')' Tacky" date party, members joined Theta Lambda in had a theme of "Black and White.• tl1e chapter's retreat, and iblings Day. formal recruitment. Three members Carly Waugh was named" orority Woman of the Year." Ten Theta Tau member earned a 4.0 gpa.

Signu Kappa Tri3ng le • Summe r 2006 Bowling Green State University eY Elon University KZ Kat Fish Kristin MandellaEion, NC - Thirty­ Bowling Green, OH - Lollipops were five new members joined the chapter. sold at the student union the week Members have played nighttime laser before Valentine's Day. Kat Fish tag and had dessert parties. During was elected president of Panhellenic recruitment, pearl bracelets were Council, and Ashley Stephens was made and were later given to ladies at selected Greek issues chairwoman. a local nursing home.

The at Texas Christian University KH Chattanooga e Katie Williams Rachel Salsbury Fort Worth, TX - Sixteen members Chattanooga, TN - A combination earned 4.0 gpas last semester. The Theta Phi (The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) newest Initiation /Scholarship banquet was first event of this semester was a members after initiation. held after the chapter initiated 25 new recruitment workshop. Alumnae members. The chapter sponsored a joined members for a Valentine's senior prom at a local Alzheimer's Day party and candy game during disease care facility. Chapter meeting. Cards were made for members collected gifts to donate to a residents of a local Alzheimer's disease Jr. Panhellenic Council Holiday event care facility . at the Children's Center. Saint Louis University Ke West Virginia University eX Dana Mueller Meggie Davis Saint Louis, MO - During Foundation Morgantown, WV - The "Annual Pool Week, members participated in Tournament Philanthropy" was held. several philanthropy events including Lollipops were sold and a coin collection selling lollipops, hosting a basketball was taken up to benefit the Alzheimer's shootout, and hosting a "King of Association. The chapter participated in Hearts" pageant for fraternities. the philanthropies of Theta Chi and Phi Funds raised benefited Alzheimer's Sigma Kappa. Ten members made the disease research. dean' s list last fall semester. University of Pennsylvania K1 Kappa Iota (University of Pennsylvania) rocked recruitment with their The Pennsylvania State "Club Sigma Kappa" theme. em Laura Bressler University T Philadelphia, PA - Forty-five new Sam Kropp members joined the chapter. Members University Park, PA - Members sold lollipops, participated in University danced for 48 hours in Penn State's City's green tree vitalize community "Dance Marathon." Sigma Kappa tree planting, and enjoyed the joined with Sigma Chi in raising more Philadelphia Area Alumnae Panhellenic than $76,000 for this philanthropy. scholarship luncheon. Kappa Iota won fraternity is the first place in the Panhellenic-sponsored chapter's match for Greek Week. charity dodgeball tournament.

Northwest Missouri State North Georgia College University KA and State Ulli.versity KA Broo ki Roberts Ginny Hill Maryville, MO - Twenty-seven new Dahlonega, GA - Twenty-two new members were initiated. The chapter members joined the chapter. Seven raised $ 3300 at an auction for Sigma members attended "College Day at Kappa philanthropies. Members the Capital." Members met with local continue to visit residents of a local legislators and were introduced to the Kappa Lambda (North Georgia College and State University) charter nursing home for activities, bingo, and governor of Georgia , Sonny Perdue. members on Bid Day. tea parties.

Sigma Kappa Triang le • Summe r 2006 '\Vww.sigmakappa.org In Celebration . .. Pittsburgh PA Downtown Alumnae Beta Tau, University of Florida Transitions: Chapter's 80th anniversary by Rebecca K. Hull Marriage of Gibran Bitonio and by Janel K. Reedy Becoming a Craig Sandine on May 28, 2006 Alison Bettonville by SundayS. Tollifson Jennifer Polhemus's 50th by Barbara Betton ville Sigma Kappa Alumna birthday Anne W. Booske's birthday by Deanne Bertelson Ariel Bigio The e-newsletter, Transitions: Becoming a by Marijean Booske Lonn by Gail and Da vid Binio The birth of Ava Marie Rodman Sigma Kappa Alumna, is part of a collaborative Ruth C. Breedlove's 98th by SundayS. Tollifson Kristin M. Biondi effot1 among five frateral foundations to birthday by Valerie and Anthony Biondi provide a means of communicating with by Lucile Pemberton Duncan South Bay Alumnae Chapter's Pamela Opp Reeser 40th Anniversary Kelsey A. Biro soon-to-be graduates as they transition from by Carole Biro collegiate member to alumnae member. Sent by Sarah Doupe' Jeanne Ll oyd Cabe' s birthday Barbara Williams Fenters monthly, this e-newsletter is a complimentary by Mary Bolt Lloyd Gwen Stronn Myers Amanda Black one-year subscription from January through Suzanne Faulkner Schimke by Donna L. de Wick December to those members whose records Courtney G. Carter's graduation by Victorian a Gironda Cannelosi Theta Chi's, West Virginia Frances Loitz Blake indicate they are graduating in 2006 and University, I 5th anniversary by Pamela Opp Reeser have an e-mail address on file. Objectives of Anne W. Dale's birthday by Janel K. Reedy Transitions include: by Tisa j ohnson Mason O livia Blanco Winona K. Valentine's 75 years by William Blan co • Providing useful and educational , University of Central in Sigma Kappa Jennifer Babula information to graduates on how to Arkansas, New Member Class by Barbara Friendson Barnes of2001 by Jam es Babula negotiate the various aspects of life after by Christa M. Abbott The birth of Lindsie Cole Varnell college by SundayS. Toll'!fson Amber Boyd • Maintaining monthly contact with Sigma Julianna M. Condello's birthday by j ohn and Va lerie Boyd Kappa members during this transitional by Tanya and Vi nce Condello Jack and Jean W ebber's SO years together Malissa Bradshaw time to keep updated records (recent Eta's, Illinois Wesleyan University, by Jan elle M. Rice by Phillip and Stella Bradshaw grads move a lot!) Centennial • Bridging the collegiate and alumna by Hea ther M. Geeser In Honor. .. Ann Breckenkamp experience by Donald and Karen Breckenkamp Eta's, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2003-2004 Field Consultant IOOth birthday and 50-year Team Elisabeth Bronheim At1icles highlight topics such as: members of Eta Chapter by K.Jenna Martin by Harold an d Annette Bronheim by Adelaide Haunh Wallace • Life Insurance Carlin Adelson Kristina Burchard • Interviewing Tips by Georne and Diana Burchard • Negotiating a Salary • Resume Suggestions Andrea Bj ornlie Finley's birthday by Ma rta Adelson by Deanne Bertelson • Employee Benefits • Apat1ment Leases Jenna Adler Lauren K. Burgess • Choosing a Doctor • Moving Back Home Gamma Iota, Texas Tech by Barbara Adler by Mary Burness • 'fuition Reimbursement • Volunteering University, Reunion by Pamela Opp Reeser Alpha Iota, Miami University Sarah M. Burgess • Work/Life Balance • Cat· Purchases by Eveljm Wi lbraham Foltz by Warren and Dianne Burness • Budgeting • Student Loans Gamma Mu's, Eastern lllinois University, 50th Anniversary Jaclde Anderson Tegan Cantwell This is another example of what your by Lisa Wade Hum enik by Mark Anderson by Jam es and Nanette Ca ntll'ell investments in the Sigma Kappa Foundation Kimberly Corr Wasetis Krystl e L. Bach Ashley Carnahan provide for Sigma Kappa members. Thank Angela C. Guillory's birthday by Donna L. de Wick by Nick and Barbara Sedunov you for your generosity of spitit and of giving! by Tisa Johnson Maso n Mary Baldwin Cansas L. Carter Megan L. Hessee's friendship by David and Victoria Baldwin by Duane and Kathy Carter by Stephanie Brooks Sommers Kathryn Hill Bandy Catie P. Carter Jocelyn Mooneyhan Lacey's by Christina M. Bandy by Sherry Carter wedding by Michelle Rodnnues-Charda voyn Laura Battaglia Alexandra Cassaro by Adele Bartaalia by Louis and Joann Canaro The birth of Cody Andrew Levien by SundayS. Tollifson Melinda Bergeron T ricia Cesarino by Derrie Berneron by Linda and Joseph Cesarino My 80th birthday by Roberta Lewis O'Connor Beta Epsilon Collegians Mallory Champine by Barbara Simmons Johnson by Danny Champine

igma Kappa Triangle • SWTUTier 2006 Judy Cheng Perry Ellis Catherine Lapish Graham Abby L. Kaffenberger Ashlen M. Manos by Eric and Clara Chene by Mark and Mareot Ellis by Karen and William Grah am by Lori Elpers by Emily G. Marmorek Amy E. Coe by Karen Coe Julia Emery Sara Granstrom Kappa Lambda, North Georgia Laura Matlock by Adelaide Emery by Diane Granstrom State Coll ege and State University by Thomas and Martha Matlock Julie M. Cota by Gayle Th ompson Collier Laura E. May by Don and j oyce Cora Eta, Illinois Wesleyan University Greater New Orleans Alumnae by Sharon May by Illinois Wesleyan Un iversi ry by Patri cia Sa••oye Tard!fJ Katrina Victirns Laura Colvin by Kristy L. McElhinny Brandy N. Mcintosh by Michael Colvin Hailey A. Ferguson Ashley N. Green by Bethany McKay Alley by Bethany McKay Alley by j ohn and Brenda Green Dru A. Kawamoto Kelly E. Connors by Craie Kawamoto Mallory McKenzie by Michael and Cynthia Connors Jessica Fernandez Lindsey Grove by David and Kim McKenzie by Donna Fernandez by Debra and Glen n Grove Brittani Kell y Molly Rose Corso by Lois Lee Kelly Tina Wheeler McNew by Judy Corso Megan L. Fier Jaime Guild by Bethany McKay Alley by Jam es and Karen Fier by Donna L. de Wick Emily Kerrick Avery Co,~ngton by Martha Kerrick Rebecca Melton by Maria Covi neton Courtney Fitzgerald Alycia Hatashima by Jeanne Melton by Cheryl Davidson-Fit zeerald by Jean Hatashima Sarah Keuken Katie Cowling by Michael and Kim Jacques Ana Michell by Polly Sims Bailey E. Fiveash Ashley L. Hayes by William and Lucinda Michell by Cl!lford Fiveash by David and Suzann Hayes Emily Kimps Katrina 0. Cropp by Melissa Kimps Carly A. Moore by Donald and Christine Cropp Anna K. Fraley Jaclyn S. Heffn er by Patricia and )'!!frey Moore by Marijean Booske Lone by JoAnne H'!/Jn er Nicole Kl ee Julie DeCaro by Ma ry Rerifro Joli E. Moore by Cheryl DeCaro Paige Fowler Megan R. Herek by Melissa Daconto by Kim Fowler by Linda Herek Lacey Kondracki Tracy A. Deen by D. R. Kondracki Tarnika Moore by Cathy Deen Gamma Mu, Eastern Illinois Hillary S. Hirsch by Emily E. Marmorek Eva Deen University by Ma rcia Hirsch Samantha J. Kropp by Roberta Bober Denley by Christine Kropp Lauren Morgan Jessica DeUasala Melissa Ho by David and Lucille Marean by Dominic Dellasa la Dana D. Ganpath by Maria and John Ho Arnand~ K~ by Elizabeth Ganpath by David and Gladys Kuhn Mu , University ofWashington Emily Deutsch Jessica A. Hoke by Carol Bobinecz O'Keife by Morris and Nancy Deutsch Katherine Garrison by Linda Hoke Sarah Kulik by Paul Garrison by Joseph Kulik My Wonderful Houston Caryl Cordis D'hondt Elizabeth Pelton Hoobler Alumnae by Dorothy Dodds Peer Julia Simonsen Gault by Joan Hoobler Ashley Kurcsak by Helen Tousses Manlove by Hammond IN Alumnae by Marearet Kurcsak Talia DiDomenica Lauren lrby Elizabeth M. Napier by Darice DiDomenico Ashley M. Gaynor by Reeinald and joy lrby Katelyn Kushner by Donald and Marearet Napier by Edward and Dianne Gaynor by Deborah and David Kushner Jenna Dietz Ethan Jacobs Kristen Natale by Kim Dietz Caitlin Gilbert by Alexis Za rro Jacobs Jennifer LaBrie by Michael and Vera arale by Laurel Gilbert by Judith LaBrie Chelsea Dougherty Cassie Jacobson NW Indiana Alumnae Chapter by Jack and Christine Doueherty Lindsay M. Goldman by Barry Jacobson Maureen Lilly by Kathi Fieldh ouse Chenoweth by Wendy Gradison by Mary Lilly Caitlin Doutt Chelsea Johnson Tonya ·Odom-Neas by MozJ' Douet Kerry Golds by Damita j ohnson Beth Lloyd-Jones by Bethany McKay Alley by ConSla nce Golds by Mr. and Mrs. C. Lloyd-jones Kathleen Doyen Jessica Johnson Daniell e N. Oliver by Anne Doyen Mary A . .G onsiewski by Jennifer Erele Johnson Jane Loftin by Michael and Helen Oliver by Robin Gonsiewski by j enny L'!fti n Dr. Tisa Johnson Mason for Kasey M. Johnson Janet J. Pan Kappa Nu, Marquette University, Ashlee Goodie by Paula Va nderh o'![j ohnson Maura Loftus-Sweetland by Tswen-jye and Shine-Kuo Pan installation by Lisa and Marion Goodie by Erin L'!ft us-SII'eetland by Siemo Kappa lnSLa llation Team Kasie Johnson Christine Pappas Helen F. Gorenc by Ma rtha Youne Johnson Kelly Yelvington Luter by Michele Pappas Katie Dunsmore by Frank and Sharon Gorenc by Elizabeth Cheek Stuart by Debra Dunsmore Kristin Peterson Johnson Beth Finch Parker Gwen Gorski by J'!/Jrey Johnson Mereditl1 Mahoney by Jennifer Gibert Barnes Elizabeth Elfman by Na n9• Gorski by Nan cy Collins by Ba rbara Elfman

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Day was a luncheon with Sigma CALIFORNIA Kappa sisters in the Los Angeles San Fernando Valley area. Spring events highlighted the local resources in the area such as Valerie L. Viduare, Zeta Epsilon the Chumash Indian center. Contact Members enjoyed the 30-year Cathy Cancho la-Pantess, Zeta anniversary rewuon celebration Upsilon , at cpantess@hotrnail. com. of Zeta Epsilon, California State University, Northridge. Activities included the Alzheimer's Memory West Orange County Walk, decorating pumpkins for a local Carmen Bowman Smith, Gamma Th eta retirement center, and attending the San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter board members Jean Blair Crail. Activities included the Alzheimer 's southern California Founders' Day Beta Sigma, Cheryl Poilus Minor. Zeta Epsilon, Joanne M. Milbrand. Zeta Epsilon. Memory Walk, Founders' Day, luncheon. A high tea was held with Valerie L. Vidaure, Zeta Epsilon, and Carin Kobsberg Schachat, Zeta Epsilon. gardening lessons, a theater night, the Ventura Alumnae Chapter. crafts and fl oral arranging, and an Oscars® Party. Alumnae work San Jose/Bay Area closely with Epsilon Tau, California State University, Fullerton serving Aimee Nicklin Reyes, Delta Iota on advisory and corporation Members of the chapter honored the boards. Members made three founders with a candlelight tribute visits to Alzheimer 's disease care and enj oyed tea at Lisa's Tea Treasures. facilities delivering decorations, Members helped clients shop for floral arrangements, and large­ their fanl.ilies at a local commwlity print calendars. Contact Charlen e service agency. The chapter hosted Tichy Melrose, Alpha Gamma, at Kappa Delta alumnae with an annual jmcfm elrose@msn. com. Bunco game and Italian potluck. Spring activities included a historical house and garden tour, local Panhellenic activities , EUROPE and the annual year-end family picnic. European Brenda J. Eckles, Zeta Phi South Bay The chapter highlight of 2005 was the Members of the South Bay Alumnae Chapter gathered to say Suzanne Faulkner Schimke, Alpha Omicron annual meeting held in London. The farewell to Judy Lloyd Conroy, Alpha Lambda, seated second Members enj oyed a high tea, weekend included a Founders' Day from right. before her move to Florida. a desert retreat, and a book­ dinner and ritual, the annual business wrapping fundraiser. Members meeting, and plenty of sightseeing supported Gamma Theta, California and socializing. Upcoming events State University, Long Beach, by include scrapbooking, a weekend in providing dinner for the chapter France, the London Memory Walk in during recruitment, participating September, and trips to Cambridge in a philanthropy project, and the and Germany. The 2006 annual Alzheimer's Memory Walk, where the meeting is scheduled for November team raised almost $10,000. Contact 3-5 near Stuttgart, Germany. Visit the Diane Allen Craig, Theta Epsilon, Web site http: I I sigmakappaeurope. [email protected] . home. netcom.com. Ventura County FLORIDA Jennifer I. Clark, Zeta Epsilon Over the past year, the chapter visited Jacksonville the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Margaret Crabb Lentz, Theta Xi and cheered on the LA Dodgers at The chapter supported different a baseball game. The best event was charitable organizations throughout the the annual tea with the San Fernando year. Members wrapped gifts during Ventura County Alumnae Chapter members at Les Rendezvous Vall ey Alumnae Chapter. Founders' the holidays at a local bookstore, sold Restaurant and Wine Bar in Newbury Park.

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Sigma Kappa gourmet lollipops and memorial service at Founders' participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Day, was former chapter historian Walk. The chapter donated a Florida Betty Nyikos Dean, Tau, Indiana vs. Georgia football game themed basket University. The chapter supported for the Jacksonville Area Panhellenic Gamma Mu by sending flowers Association 's annual auction to raise for recruitment and attending funds for collegiate scholarships. At the chapter's 50th anniversary the holiday party, items and monetary celebration. The year ended with donations were collected for the Maine a night out at an Italian restaurant, Sea Coast Mission. shamrock bingo, and spring flower planting at a local nursing home. Orlando Susan Ferrie Cliett, Omeoa Chicago West Towns Members of West Orange County Alumnae Chapter met to plan Activities included raising money Deborah Vander Ploeg Johnson, Beta Upsilon for the upcoming year. for and walking in the Alzheimer's A holiday dinner and ornament Memory Walk, the a1mual holiday exchange at an Italian steakhouse party, an elections of officers included the election of new officers. luncheon, playing bingo at a local In January, a planning meeting was nursing home, a crime awareness held at the home of Nand Vater night, and a high tea and membership Gasiel, Beta Mu, Culver-Stockton drive. Founders' Day was celebrated College. A rooftop Cubs baseball \vith the Central Florida Alumnae event is planned for the summer. Chapter. The chapter supported formal recruitment at Beta Tau, University of Florida. Visit the Web INDIANA site http: / / www.geocities.com/ Indianapolis orlandosigmakappa/ index.html. Michelle Newman Edmondson, Beta Sioma The chapter 's activities began \·vith Southwest Florida a potluck at a local park. Members decorated pumpkins to donate to a Kathleen Dodd Stadler, Gamma Iota local retirement home and participated Chapter members made Founders' in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk. Day favors for Theta Alpha, Founders' Day was celebrated with Appalachian State University and a luncheon. December included an The European Alumnae Chapter posed with the Elizabeth Gorham celebrated the day with the Sarasota ornament/ cookie exchange party. The Hoag award on the banks of the Thames River in London, England. Alunmae Chapter. Patricia Glen spring calendar was filled with duckpin Scott, Alpha Tau, Michigan State bowling, pottery painting, and a game University, was selected by the local night. A family picnic was held. school board to receive a prestigious teaching award , "The Golden Apple." The chapter hosted speakers from a Lafayette local Alzheimer's disease organization Jacqueline Vaandrager, Beta Si9ma and had a gathering at a local Beta Sigma's corporation board , restaurant to enj oy the holidays. The Purdue University, has entered into chapter raised money for the Sister to a full house renovation , whi ch will Sister Disaster Recovery Fund . include air conditioning, aesthetic improvements, and architectural changes throughout the house. The ILLINOIS alunmae chapter and corporation board hope to enlist many alumnae Chicago South Suburban in this renovation process. Contact Kristine M. Condon, Eta Mary Ellen M.iller Vaandrager, The Founders' Day celebration was Beta Siama , Purdue University at highlighted by awarding Peggy eagle2@netnitco. net. Hafer Kiene, Gamma Mu , Eastern Britto Nelson Fortson, Omega Jennifer Usella-Marcellus, Omega, and Illinois University, with the Pearl Becky Baynard Patel. Omega, of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter Court Award. Honored with a at a gift wrap fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association.

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MISSOURI Toledo Kendra Niswander Spears, Epsilon Eta Spirit of St. Louis At a fall meeting, members made ghosts Krista Thomas Roberts, Epsilon Mu for the Meals on Wheels program. The Alumnae participated in the Alzheimer's alumnae chapter held a white elephant Memory Walk, celebrated Founders' gift exchange and enjoyed delicious Day with Kappa Theta, Saint Louis treats to celebrate the holidays. University, and held the annual holiday Members made Valentine's Day cards party. The highlight of the year was a to donate to a local nursing home. The gift wrapping fundraiser at area Borders chapter is looking forward to a fashion bookstores , which helped raise one show at Talbot's clothing store. of the largest donations to the Sigma Kappa Foundation in chapter history. PENNSYLVANIA Members of the Orlando Alumnae Chapter enjoyed a spa event. NEW YORK Lehigh Valley L-to-R: Alice J. Walters, Theta Psi, Jennifer Buko Mclaughlin, Beta Tau, Renee Druckeruniller Wetherhold, Gamma Omega Liz Languell Todak, and Tiffany A. Pastors, Theta Chi. NewYork City Chapter activities included a tea with Shari L. Diamond, Epsilon members' mothers and daughters and The chapter offers a broad range enjoying an Irish meal with members' of activities to appeal to all ages of significant others. The chapter made alumnae. Activities include new ditty bags for a local women's shelter traditions like the s'mores bonfire/ game and held a theme dinner to celebrate night, and old favorites like mushy movie the election of officers. This year's night, a holiday tea, and a symphony I theme was Hawalian and included picnic in Central Park. Members enjoy flowery outfits, floating candles and meeting new sisters and catching up leis. Members of the chapter attended with old friends. Visit the chapter Web two functions with the Philadelphia site at www.nycsigmakappa.com. Alumnae Chapter.

NORTH Pittsburgh Downtown CAROLINA Janel K. Reedy, Th eta Chi Founded in 1926, the Pittsburgh Raleigh Area Downtown Alumnae Chapter is Linda Barefoot Lunney, Gamma Phi celebrating 80 years of sisterhood! Spirit ?f st Louis m~mbers at the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk. At the annual Christmas ornament Originally supporting Alpha Sigma, Rosalie E. Van Lop1k, Beta Sigma Jacki Bolin, Delta Eta, Krista Thomas Roberts, Epsilon Mu. exchange, children's books were Westminster College, the women of collected for the Maine Sea Coast Pittsburgh now provide assistance to Mission as well as cookies for Gamma chapters throughout the northeast. Phi, North Carolina State University. Chapter activities this year include The chapter supported recruitment Sigma Kappaccino gatherings, the efforts at Gamma Phi, and Theta Pittsburgh Panhellenic scholarship Mu, University of North Carolina at banquet, the Alzheimer 's Memory Charlotte. SIGs include a monthly Walk, a Founders' Day celebration, book club and a monthly luncheon. and holiday party. Contact Colleen A. Meise, Th eta Chi, West Virginia OHIO University at cam . [email protected] Cleveland West Shore TENNESSEE Lynn Veber Hamister, Bera Upsilon Chattanooga The year's highlights included a kick­ off meeting, celebrating Founders ' Jennie Newman Sumrell, Theta Phi Day with the Akron/ Canton Members enjoyed a spring fling at Alumnae Chapter, the holiday party, a Mexican restaurant, a baseball an evening at the races, and girls' game, and a sunset dinner cruise. night out dinners. Contact Lynn The chapter participated in an The Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter welcomed these Theta PhLUniversity of Tennessee Chattanooga, seniors after their Order of the Triangle Veber Hamister Beta Upsilon Inherit the Earth project, and at Ceremony into their local alumnae chapter. Ohio University, a~ lharnister@ zarembagroup.com.

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the Alzheimer's Memory Walk. and a Mardi Gras party "~th bourre' Support to Theta Pru, University of (Cajun poker). Members walked in the Tennessee at Chattanooga, included Alzheimer's Memory Walk ''~th Zeta participation in a Sig-"Ma" program Kappa, Angelo State University. with graduating seniors, a riverboat picnic, and an ice cream social and Italian dinner. Karen Dickey Dallas Hampton, Th eta Phi , University Barbara Simmons Johnson, Beta Epsilon ofTennesee at Chattanooga, was Members enjoyed a Texas barbeque, a a Pearl Court Award recipient. fasru on show, and an end -of-the-year Contact Amy McCray Voiles, potluck dinner. Alumnae participated Th eta Phi, University ofTennessee at in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk, Chattanooga, at amy@craftedink. contributed items to the Maine Sea com. Coast Mission , and wrapped gifts at Members of the Memphis Alumnae Chapter at the annual ornament Borders as a fundraiser for Alzheimer 's swap holiday party. Memphis Disease research. Support for Kappa Eta, Texas Christian University, Robynn Matthews Hopkins, Beta Xi included lunch during fall recruitment Activities included the Alzheimer 's and decorating cookies for finals week. Memory Walk, a holiday get-together, Founders ' Day was shared with the and monthly dinners in different Fort Worth and Mid -Cities Alumnae areas of the city. Members supported Chapters at a luncheon hosted by formal recruitment for Beta Xi , the Kappa Eta chapter. Contact University of Memprus, attended [email protected]. their fall initiation ceremony, and a Founders' Day celebration. Shannon M _ Redmond, Beta Xi , University Fort Worth of Memprus, received the outstanding Pamela Opp Reeser, Gamma Iota alumnae award from Beta Xi . Area alumnae gathered fo r dinners, a Contact Shelby Seavers, Beta Xi, at family picnic, Saturday lunches, and sseavers@hotmail. com. the third-annual unwanted-Christmas­ gift silent auction. Founders' Day Tri-Cities was celebrated with Kappa Eta, Texas Christian University, and alumnae Kayte V. Deaton, Gamma Lambda from the Dallas and Mid-Cities The chapter held the annual Tri-Cities Alumnae Chapter join together to host a back to school hot Alumnae Chapters. Activities ,vith dog picnic for Gamma Lambda, East Tennessee State University. ornament exchange, a family picnic, Kappa Eta included celebrating the and a homecoming social. The chapter's seventh birthday. Seasonal chapter supported Gamma Lambda, plan~s and bulbs were so ld and East Tennessee State University, members wrapped books during the recruitment and hosted a welcome­ holidays to raise funds for local and back-to-school hot dog picnic. national prul anthropies. Fundraising for a Gamma Lambda endowed scholarsrup is in the planning stages . Members are currently San Antonio collaborating with collegians to plan Patti Perry Massey, Gamma Tau the Gamma Lambda 50th anniversary Acti,~ti es included an end of summer to be held October 27-29, 2006 at the family outing, a Cruco' wardrobe Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, TN. party, participating in the Alzheimer 's Memory Walk, Founders' Day with TEXAS Zeta u, University ofTexas at San Antonio, and the annual cookie reci pe Concho Valley and ornament swap. Recipients of Stacey Leigh Patterson, Zeta Kappa the chapter 's pru lanthropic end eavors Activities included a toy dri,·e for the included the Alzheimer's Association Cruldren's Advocacy Center ofTom of outhern Texas, Woman at the Well , and a local senior residence. Dallas Alumnae Chapter members at the Memory Walk. Back: Ronda Green County, an ornament exchange Davidson Taylot Zeta Kappa Pollyann Holcomb Swaffer, Gamma Rho. Angela S. Walket EpS/on Mu Jennifer Y. McClure, Alpha Delta and Kimberly D. Raschke, EpS/on Mu. Front: Fiona E. Coughenout Zeta Kappa Lea Cox Humphreys. Gamma Iota and Kimberly Dean TtSSerand, Zeta Kappa.

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Epsilon, Syracuse University Alpha Eta, Gamma Beta, Western Michigan University Alice Brooks Dixon, April 2006 Janet Johnson Nelson, October 2005 Patricia King Weyer, March 2006 Elmyra Duffie Ledyard, March 2006 Dorothea Mayer Sundblad, July 2006 Alvina Karklin Martin, May 2006 Gamma Delta, Thiel College Alpha Iota, Miami University Eileen Long, February 2003 Iota, Tbe University of Denver Audrey Mattson McDonald, March 2006 Gwendolyn Hobson Lewis, no date available Gamma Epsilon, Indiana University of Alpha Kappa, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Pennsylvania Lambda, University of California, Berkeley Priscilla Fowler Boll, August 2004 Rose Marshall France, April 2006 Beverly Dayvault Brey, May 2006 Gwendlyn Macklem Finn, no date available Margaret Williamson Flesher, July 2006 Ethel Lewis Gardiner, February 2006 Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University Bonnie Quigley Barry, February 2006 Mu, University of Washington Alpha Nu, Tbe University of Montana Garland Griffith Bell, no date available Rhoda Cougill Andresen, June 2004 Gamma Eta, Ball State University Mary Lievestad Hungerford, September 2005 Della Stout Clare, April 2006 Carole Janney johnson, no date available Nina Scott Konig, June 2006 Patricia Dobson Hurt, November 2005 Victoria Morrison Lewis, March 1997 Roberta McGregor Morris, January 2006 Gamma Theta, California State University, Dorothy Ringrose Strange, March 2006 Long Beach Ann Williamson, June 2006 Alpha Omicron, University of California, Claudia Sonntag Walden, November 2002 Jeanette Yost, no date available Los Angeles Lorraine Larkins Seibert, February 2006 Gamma Lambda, East Tennessee State University Nu, Middlebury College Frances Beckner, July 2006 Joan Hunter Kent, April 2006 Alpha Chi, Georgetown College Charlene Dixon Little, September 2001 Mary Robey, June 2006 Xi, Tbe University of Kansas Gamma Xi, Lambutb University Margaret Van Duser Tharp, April 2006 Alpha Psi, Duke University Nelle Moore, April 2006 Earlyn Reed Morrison, April 2006 Omicron, Tufts University Gamma Pi, Kentucky Wesleyan College Althea Pearson Cummings, no date available Beta Gamma, University of Manitoba Janet Eble Byerly, February 2006 Rose Kurhan Shapiro, no date available Sophia Tuyl, no date available Gamma Phi, North Carolina State University Sigma, Southern Methodist University Beta Epsilon, Louisiana Tech University Annette 1\Jrnage, no date available Nina Sadler Dickinson, April 2006 Barbara Norris Amick, April 2006 Mary Autrey Mantle, no date available Gamma Omega, Wittenberg University Betty Glaze Trammell, June 2006 Beta Zeta, University of Maryland Wendy Schopfer Passarelli, August 2003 ]dee Beal Winans, no date available Tau, Indiana University Delta Alpha, Eastern Michigan University Gail Gillmore Bahmer, October 2005 Beta Eta, University of Massachusetts Amherst Lamoyne Smith Oblinger, April 2006 Jean Robinson Vail, March 2006 Elizabeth Czapran, no date available Harriet Kriegbaum Young, February 2005 Delta Beta, Marshall University Beta Theta, Marietta College Tamara Niday Mercer, July 2006 Upsilon, Oregon State University Patricia Smith Jones, May 2006 Donna Harvey Gleeson, no date available Delta Chi, University of Central Oklahoma Mary Houk McKinnon, no date available , Colorado State University LuCelia Roberts Wise, June 2006 Mary Caufman Little, August 2005 Phi, University of Rhode lslaud Nancy Phillips Wisecup, May 2006 Delta Omega, Waynesburg College Alice Thompson, no date available Carolyn Jackson Call, May 2006 Beta Lambda, Utah State University Julia Bucciarelli Fisher, July 2005 Omega, Florida State University Janet Hyde Jacobsen, March 2005 Barbara Bedsworth Nevin, no date available Merry Reeves Eubanks, May 2006 Joan Eliason Johnson, April 2006 Anne Barber Harris, February 2006 Linda Scott Watkins, December 1998 Epsilon Epsilon, Tbe University of Georgia Cheryl Soriano, January 2006 Deborah Giles Harbrecht, May 2006 Beta Nu, Bradley University Alpha Beta, Tbe State University of Janet Carpenter Heinrich, July 2004 Epsilon Eta, The University of Findlay New York, University at BuJfalo Deborah Rayburn Carter, April 2006 Lois Hessinger Canunarata, November 2005 Beta Rho, The San Jose State University Kathleen Drown Gaaserud, no date available Rollene Clark Barkley, July 2006 Epsilon Lambda, California State University, Sacramento Alpha Delta, Tbe University of Tennessee Beta Sigma, Purdue University Karen Righetti, March 2006 Virginia Jamison Eleazer, July 2006 Darjean Firke Blessman, February 2006

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