THE $cv,fvH.ta 200^ 1 ofGAMMA PHI BETA THE ULTIMATE ENDURANCE TEST | A NEW HOME FOR GAMMA PHI BETA LOOK FOR CONVENTION 2004 HIGHLIGHTS IN THE FALL ISSUE! FEATURES B USC EXTENSION University ot South Carolina welcomes Gamma Phi Beta By Chondro Claasen (Nebraska-Lincoln) S, Jessica Jecmen (Oklahoma City) D ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KID DAY� Tulsa alumnae go the extra mile, one doughnut at a time By Tracy Torcom Harlow (Oklahomo State) D PROGRAMMING FOR GAMMA PHI BETA TAKES ON A NEW LOOK Better resources fot better results By Angie Jordan Dimit (Illinois) Director of Programming Julie Dunn (Florida State) iWember-At-Lorge Proginmming Team Member B MMA PHI BETAS IN GOVERNMENT Women to wotch By Megan IWcDermotf | Associate Editor & Julie Pawelczyk (Illinois-Jrbana) B RUNNING A MARATHON Do youliave the emotional and physical commitment to run a marathon? By Rebecca A. Beardslee (Denver) | Manoging Editor B 2003-2004 CLCs Big plans, bright future www. gammaphibeta.org THE$t**?^**-(>^200�f CRESCENT OF GAMMA PHI BETA IN EVERY ISSUE VOLUME 104 NUMBER INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS B 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Centennial, CO 80111 Phone: 303.799.1874 | Fax: 303.799.1876 PRESIDENT'S PERCEPTION t-moil: lfi(S>gofnmaphibeto.org \ Internet: www.gammaphibeta.oig By Vicki Carlson Read (Arizona) | International President GAMMA PHI BETA FOUNDERS E. Adeline Curtis Frances E. Haven Moss B Helen M. Dodge Ferguson Mory A. Binghom Willoughby INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL SPOTLIGHT ON... internotional President Vicki Corlson Reod Gamma Phi Beta Strategic Plan Alumnae Vice President Sandro Biegelman Burbo By Brenda Dunn Rickert (Texas) | Strategic Plan Chairwoman Coliegiate Vice President Lindo Daniel Johnson Financial Vice President Annabel Jones Member-Af-Large Krista Spanninger Davis Membership Vice President Dione Soderstrom Goff NPC Delegate Elizabeth "Betty" Ahlemeyer Quick B Interim Executive Director Brenda Dunn Rickert MEMBER NEWS SORORITY MISSION STATEMENT The latest newrs on our collegiate and alumnae chapters mission is to fostet a nurturing environment thot provides women the opportunity to achieve theit potentiol thtough life-long commitment ^to intellectual growth, individuol worth and service to humanity. CRESCENT STAFF B IManaging Editor Rebecca A. Beardslee NPC UPDATE Associate Editor Megan McDermott Publications Coordinator Kotherine MulvihiU The new face of recruitment Business Manager Erendn Dunn Rrckett By Christine Bornicki | Editor, The lleusis of Chi Omego Advisor Kris Brandt Riske MAGAZINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE Spring issue January 1 Sumnner issue April 1 B Fail issue 1 July PACESETTERS I IN IIKE Winter issue October 1 What some notable sisters are up to now; CONTACT US Mail 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Centennial, CO 801 11 E-mail TheCfescent@gammaphibeta. oig Call 303.799.1874 B fax 303.799.1876 Visit www.gammaphlbeta.otg FOUNDATION NEWS ADDRESS CHANGES F-mail yout old ond new information to address�>gmmapfii'bela.org, call 303.799.1874, fax 303.799.1876, or mail to Address Chonges, B Gommo Phi Beta Sotority, 12737 E. Euclid Drive, Centennial, CO 80111. IN MEMORY I MEMORIAL GIFTS � 2004 GAMMA PHI BETA SORORITY Remembering our sisters Ihe few/)/ (USPSl 37620) is published quarterly. Periodicals postage poid at Centennial, CO and at odditional mailing offices. Non-membet subscription price is S6.00. B Produced in the U.S.A. by Maury Boyd and Associates. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Ihe Crescent, Gammo Phi Beta IN CELEBRATION Sorority, 12737 E. Euclid Dtive, Centennial, CO 80111. Recognizing a few of our special sisters Member of the College Fraternify Editors Association www.gammaphiheta.org DR. SEUSS, I AND GAMMA PHI Oh, the places we'll go and the new things we'll see, if we only pursue what we aspire to be. There are mountains to climb and problems to solve. If we all work together, it will be resolved. It takes time, you know, to muddle through all those issues, and challenges and all things new. Why do we worry and fret over things ever small, Surely, together we can work through it all. For we know that change can be healthy as something new, if we only let go and use it to carry us through. Though no one knows for sure what will come, I see a future of promise and times full of fun. So don't just spin a wheel and let it be. We must ospire to do more than wear the crescent, you see. Oh yes, today, in our own special way, we're attaining great heights. We're climbing mountains to places unknown as we broaden our sights. Tnougn no one We can only imagine our success to be won, so let's step together and move to become: knows ror sure DREAMERS - Dream with a vision. CREATORS - Initiote and dare to risk. wnat will come, opportunities BELIEVERS - Remain true and stay focused as a team. TfflNKERS - Be strategic composers. I see a ruture COMMITTERS - Commit to goals and follow through. ARCHITECTS - Build our own future. or promise ENTHUSIASTS - Embody positive attitudes and motivate others. LEARNERS - Volue our heritage and don't ever stop learning. and times COMMUNICATORS - Remember to listen as well as to share. ruli or iam. Do you think we'll succeed? Yes, it can happen indeed...95 and .5% guaranteed. success is a that takes bard work and � � � Remember, journey energy too, so it's important to have humor ond a piece of chocolate with you. Oh, the places we'll go and the things we will see, if we just dream for Gamma Phi Beta, and all we con be. As this is my final message I just wanted to soy, thank you for the lost four years, as you go on your way. I hope you will for always and forever continue to strive... to be far and away the very best Gamma Phis. ^J^ty^ C .C2d^a-tf^ Vicki Carlson Read International President The Crescent of Gamma Plii Beta 1 Summer 2004 voww.garmnaphibeta.org By Brenda Dunn Rickert (Texas) | Strategic Plan Chairwoman STRATEGIC PLAN/PRIORITY AREAS EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES DURING THE 2002-2004 BIENNIUM I. IMAGE ? Increased number of collegiate participants in LeaderShape Position Gamma Phi Beta to be viewed internal and external audi by ? Continued development of the Web site as one of the women's in North America. ences premiere organizations a Improved electronic communication among members and staff D Colonization of Zeta Rho chapter at Texas A&M University- II. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Commerce Empower women to achieve their potential through the process of ? Extension at the University of South Carolina leadership development. ? Design and development of a regional team structure ? Utilization of the New Member Manual III. TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION n Distribution of the Crescent Values Programs ? Leadership role of Gamma Phi Beta's position as treasurer and Establish and maintain a system for effective communications and data secretary of National Panhellenic Conference Executive current management by utilizing technology. Committee ? Implementation of alumnae dues campaign targeting Illinois, IV. MEMBERSHIP Indiana, Wisconsin and South Carolina Strengthen and broaden coUegiate and alumnae membership through ? Enhancement of Alumnae Volunteer Recruitment Program focused efforts of extension, recruitment and retention. in which the Sorority will be focusing its energy. Brenda Rickert V. STRUCTURE (Texas) has been appointed as the Chair of Strategic Planning and will Provide an infrastructure that meets the needs of our constituencies work directly with members of the Intemational Council. while maximizing the time and talent of volunteers and staff. The skills and talents of the current Strategic Plan Oversight VI. FINANCE Committee chairs are gratefully acknowledged and thanked: Strengthen our financial position to provide optimum support for pro IMAGE VICKI READ grams and member services. TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION CORINNE MARTINEZ LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUZANNE FOUCAULT The International Council continues to allocate resources (time, MEMBERSHIP CARLEEN SULLIVAN money and people) in support ofthe Sorority's Strategic Plan. Each of STRUCTURE L'CENA RICE the priority areas is interrelated; and logether they provide the direction FINANCE GRAYLE JAMES You can reach IH staff at the following extensions by calling ^v 303.799.1874 Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST. SORORITY Interim Executive Director x335 Executive Assistant x341 Facilities Coordinator x319 Senior Technology Officer x326 Receptionist x300 International Special Projects Assistant x334 Intern x308 Headquarters Director of Communications x322 Communications Coordinator x339 Print and Publications Coordinator x314 Events Coordinator x333 Director of Finance x324 Financial Assistant x301 Director of Member Services x327 Alumnae Assistant x309 Collegiate Assistant x343 Membership Database Specialist x332 FOUNDATION Executive Director x305 Manager of Executive-Trustee Relations x307 Development Coordinator x338 Executive Manager x304 Administrative Assistant x342 Gamma Phi Beta Summer 2004 www.gammaphiheta. org Tile Crescent of | From left: Ginger Portney Klapp (William & Mary), Sylvia Smith McPherson (William & Mary), Pot Katzenmeyer Cormaney (Wisconsin-Madison), Kit Boyd Peterson, Marcia Page Cooley (William 8, Mary). Bottom: Harriete Harcum Hobbs (William & Mary). Pictured: at left, Emily and Roger Veach, at right, Jean and Chuck HemphilL � LIFELONG rOB FRIENDSHIPS ARE � OLD FRIENDS UNITE California for an alumnae weekend. It was the THE BEST Long-time Gamma Phi Beta friends gath first "Gamma Phi Sisters Only" weekend. The Chuck and Jean Bartle Hemphill (Illinois- ered for the wedding of Harriette Harcum women had a great time and hope to make the Urbana) and Roger and Emily Crihfield Veach Hobb's (William & Mary) daughter, FloUy. get together an annual event. (Illinois-Urbana) celebrated the 65"" anniver sary of their 1939 college graduation in Those who attended were Virginia "Ginger" � ALUMNAE CHAPTER ACTIVITY Phoenix with their children. This wonderful Portney Klapp (William & Mary) and Marcia Congratulations to the re-activated Grand story of friendship began at Omicron chapter Page Cooley (William & Mary), who along Rapids (Michigan) Alumnae Chapter installed in 1935 when the women were freshmen.