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McBurney, by my -i
side, I pleaded w i t h
God to let me live Celebrating her last chemo treatment.
to raise our daughter.
One of my AOII pledged A O I I . Not only were we mother-
pledge sisters, Dara daughter, we were now sisters, too!
Oliver Howard,
Lambda Sigma While our family was dealing w i t h my second
(U o f Georgia) and bout w i t h cancer, another challenging life story
Paul McCartney's was happening, simultaneously, in our church.
wife, Linda, had Jacqueline Tate, just 3-years-old, was diagnosed
both recently died with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
f r o m breast cancer. at Children's Heathcare of Atlanta. D u r i n g
I f these t w o dynamic this stressful time, her mother, Laura, became
women could not pregnant with her 3rd child. W i t h her oldest child
beat breast cancer, undergoing intensive treatments for Leukemia
how could I? I just and pregnant w i t h her third baby. Laura's doctors
wanted to live to see delivered those three dreaded words to her, too,
Alex's elementary "You have cancer." A routine colonoscopy
yielded cancerous polyps i n Laura's colon. Laura
and high school graduations and, wishfully, her was advised to abort her pregnancy and to begin
college graduation. I begged God to let me be immediate treatment, which she adamantly
there for her. She needed her mother! refused, choosing instead to undergo six months
o f chemotherapy beginning i n her last trimester.
M y treatment regimen was to have a lumpectomy Two months after Angela's birth, a colonoscopy
followed by 3 months o f chemotherapy, 6 weeks of was performed and Laura was given a clean
daily radiation and 5 years on the drug, Tamoxifen. bill of health. Perfectly named, baby Angela
In an effort to reduce our 8-year-old's fear and arrived healthy and happy on April 21. 1997.
anxiety, my husband and I sat Alex down to
explain the cancer and how the treatments would
affect me. To allay her fears o f me losing my hair,
I suggested we have a "Shave M y Head" party -
always the event planner in me! The day my hair
started falling out, Alex and her friends along with
my girlfriends cut my hair and left Dan to shave me
down to a mohawk. It was a f u n time and resulted
in making a positive impact on not only Alex and
her friends, but my girlfriends, as well.

Thankfully, I have lived to see Alex's graduations
from both elementary and high school. And then
something happened that I never bargined for -
imagine my absolute t h r i l l as she was accepted
to my Alma Mater, University o f Georgia, and

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m o m Laura (left) and Susan (right).

Miraculously, baby Angela's stem cells have been Jacqueline as one o f their new members in their
saved as a precaution. Class of 2010!

Laura and I had seen our lives intermingled Personally, I feel fantastic! You would never k n o w
through the years at the Gwinnett Relay for Life; I've been through cancer twice and M A D A C
always respecting each other f r o m a short distance. has become its o w n tax exempt corporation w i t h
In 2010, Laura, Jacqueline, and Angela Tate, joined over 100 members. We have raised almost $1
M A D A C just weeks before Jacqueline was awarded million for the fight against cancer. Taking it one
the M A D A C Cancer Survivor Scholarship for her step farther, I have applied one o f my personal
college education at the University o f Georgia. In mantras to a new company I founded called "Feel
joining M A D A C . our two families were united in The Love, L L C , " (FTL). We create pillows
our goal o f making a difference in the fight and blankets for cancer survivors and friends
against cancer. undergoing surgery or tough times. A portion o f
the F T L proceeds benefit M A D A C .
Which brings us to the present and to a hopeful
future! In August 2010, my daughter, Alex, The three AOIIs whose lives have been touched by
helped recruit Laura's daughter, Jacqueline, as she those three dreaded words, "You Have Cancer" are
visited the 17 sororities on UGA's campus — each living proof that good does come f r o m bad. Their
hoping to pledge a girl of her high academic and diagnosis has not proven to be a death sentence, but
leadership standards. O n Monday, August 16th, rather a LIFE sentence that these three A O I I sisters
Lambda Sigma Chapter, was honored to welcome are sharing together.

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• What is A Relay for Life?

_..s Began in 1985 in Tacoma, Washington, Relay for Life events are now held in more than
5,000 communities in the US and Canada, plus 20 additional countries. Although they
can vary from event to event, there are several traditions common to all relays. Because
"Cancer never sleeps," the relay is usually planned to last up to 24 hours long. The
Survivors' Lap begins the Relay as the survivors and their caretakers and families walk
the first lap. It is very moving as cancer survivors of all ages, races, nationalities and sex
-because cancer does not discriminate - make their way around the track, yet it is very
joyful and celebratory as the crowd claps in support of those fighting this horrendous
disease. The Luminary Ceremony is a very special way of honoring those that continue
their fight against cancer and those that have lost their battle. Candlelit luminaries line
the walking track, all lights are turned out, and the crowd becomes silent as a lone bag
piper plays as he walks the entire track. It is a solemn, almost spiritual, ceremony which
reaffirms the reason we participate in the Relay for Life. Each team gathers at their
campsites on the track in a touching moment of silence.

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FoundationFocus

2009-2010 Foundation Highlights

315th Ruby Fund grant awarded • $534,857 in collegiate

and alumnae chapter giving • $30,600 in one bequest

realized • 5,321 gifts made to the Foundation by members,

parents and friends • $18,600 in Diamond Accolades for the

Foundation Diamond Jubilee Scholarship Fund • $831,096

contributed to the Foundation from all sources • $362,019

awarded for educational programming, scholarships and

arthritis grant s • 114 AOII Strike Out Arthritis! collegiate

and alumnae events • $111,500 donated for two Arthritis

Research projects •

'Life's most persistant and $38,000 funded 32
urgent question is: scholarships awarded
\ \ hat are you doing for others?
for 2010-2011 •
- Martin I ,ui hur k i n g , Jr.
$30,531 awarded in

Ruby Fund assistance to seven sisters • $12,102 contributed

through AO 11 Arthritis Walk participants • $130,850 in

Educational Grants to AOIIs.

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Foundation Financial Report
2009-2010 Fiscal Year

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Total Contributions & Sales for 2009-2010

Spendable Funds i

Non-Spendable Funds

Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted

Board determines this USi l>\ <lonor Bydonor
$284,601
Loyalty Fund $324,645
Grants Endowment Fund
Operations & Staff
Fundraising Diamond Jubilee Fund

ther Named Funds

The diagram above il lust rales I lie three main classifications of funds w i t h i n the AOl 1 Foundation.

ISSUE NO. 1 • F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 0 Understanding Where Your Donation Goes:

Unrestricted:
The donor gives a gift that can be used at the discretion o f the board, typically i n their
annual budget process.

Temporarily Restricted:
The donor imposes a short term limitation on the use o f the gift, either o f purpose (i.e. the
Ruby Fund) or time (i.e. by next year). This money is not used i n the general operating budget.

Permanently Restricted:
The donor designates the specific use o f the gift, requiring that the principal, which typically is
invested, cannot be spent. O n l y income for the gift can be used either for the restricted purpose
designated by the donor or the income may be unrestricted.

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FoundationFocus

Sisterhood Event supports Friendship
and the A O I I Foundation

R e u n i t i n g w i t h sisters proved to be a great way held center stage, the reason for the gathering was
to support A O I I ! Sisters of N u L a m b d a ( U of to provide alumnae with the opportunity to give
Southern California) of Alpha Omicron Pi back to A O I I . In true A O I I form, the women
held a reunion on Saturday, September 18, exemplified service through their giving to the A O I I
2010 at the h o m e o f A n n e H a t t e r y Stevens i n Foundation with over $7,000 being donated during
Malibu, California. Hosted by four alumnae, this incredible event.
Anne Stevens, Trish M o x o n , Melanie Graper, and
Phyllis Austin, the focus ot the event was to support W h e n asked for the fondest m e m o r y o f the day,
the A O I I Foundation. Phyllis Austin, A O I I Foundation Director and one o f
the event co-hostesses, stated, "just to see h o w happy
"A very important part of the joy
of I iv ing is the joy of giving." everyone was." The excitement o f seeing
old friends was most definitely contagious,
- \ \ illiani Black as the response f r o m the alumnae in
attendance has created a renewed bond
Over one hundred women from the N u Lambda among the sisters and determination to stay
were in attendance, ranging i n ages f r o m 38 to 80. in touch.
Many o f the sisters had not seen each other i n over
30 years! The chapter closed in 1990 and has not Hosting a social gathering for your chapter
had an official reunion until now. Although the in support ot the A O I I Foundation is
wonderfully rich history o f the N u Lambda chapter double the reward for our sisterhood and
the future o f our organization. Many
alumnae gather at b o t h f o r m a l and i n f o r m a l social
events several times per year. B y incorporating
giving to the A O I I Foundation d u r i n g these
functions, sisters re-connect i n b o t h sisterhood and
in purpose.

Interested in integrating this t y p e of s u p p o r t o p p o r t u n i t y into your social functions? It's easy!
This same approach can be integrated into any social alumnae function w i t h a f e w short steps:

• Find hostesses to organize the event.
(Tax deductions may be available in t h e United States to t h e extent a l l o w e d by law.)

• Select a central location and s e n d invitations to every alumna in the area.
• Simply ask your attendees to make a contribution to the AOII Foundation,

in lieu of charging a fee to attend.

Contact Courtney Stafford at [email protected] to get started planning your event!

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I Spy an AOII "In a nation of millions, and in a world
of billions, the individual is still the
Over 37,000 AOIIs are now reconnected to the first and basic agent of change."
Fraternity thanks to the help of sisters like Y O U !
- L\ ixtoti 15. Johnson
The A O I I Foundation launched / Spy an AOII in August 2010
to help secure the future o f our organization by finding Barbara Daugs
members who had been disconnected due to inaccurate Hunt Award Call
addresses, geographic moves or name changes. During the for Nominations
first quarter o f the I Spy program, we have updated
information for over 3,000 lost sisters. Thanks to AOII's like In honor of her service and leadership within Alpha Omicron Pi
Stacy Need (Kappa Kappa, Ball State U ) , who won the A O I I for over 35 years, the Barbara Daugs H u n t Award recognizes and
Signature Necklace in the October drawing, we continue to celebrates one dedicated alumna that has demonstrated the
reunite w i t h sisters w h o haven't heard f r o m us in years. O u r importance o f the work o f the A O I I Foundation in Securing the
goal is to find an additional 2,000 sisters by January 12, 2011, Future o f the Fraternity. The nominee for this award must have
when the second A O I I Signature Necklace w i l l be awarded displayed sustaining support to the Fraternity through years of
to commemorate the milestone! We hope to find more than dedicated leadership and commitment. This award is bestowed
10,000 sisters by Convention 2011 in Tucson. biennially at the International Convention o f Alpha Omicron Pi
and nominations for the prestigious award are due March 1, 2011.
We're not finished, we're just getting started. We still need
your help! A complete list o f "lost sisters" is available at Past recipients o f this award include:
www.aoiifoundation.org. W h e n submitting "lost sister" 200!): Rachel Allen, Alpha C h i (Western Kentucky U), '65
information, please include their name, chapter and initiation 2007: Mary Batman Converse, Phi Kappa (Morris Harvey College), '62
year, along w i t h any contact information you may have. 200.""): Dorothy Waters Williams, Lambda Sigma ( U o f Georgia), '61
|oin the hunt by checking your address books, email 20()'>: Rosalie Gorham Barber, Sigma O m i c r o n (Arkansas State U ) , '57
address lists, and by making contact w i t h all o f your social
media friends. Jacquelyn Struble Dinwiddie, Epsilon Alpha (Penn State U), '43
2001: Blanche Franklin Chilcote, Alpha Phi (Montana State U ) , '45
Because o f the efforts o f the extraordinary ladies ot A O I I ,
we can welcome our "lost sisters" back. We A L L w i n . . . Please visit the Foundation's website to download an application
You get to reconnect w i t h a friend and A O I I finds a LOST form at www.aoiifoundation.org.
SISTER! Together, we are Securing the Future o f Alpha
Omicron Pi for this generation and many more to come.

l&SPY

"There is in each of us so much goodness that if Barbara Daugs Hunt is an alumna of the Phi Delta
we could see its glow, it would light the world." Chapter (L! of Wisconsin at Milwaukee), and has
served our organization as International President
- Sam Friend and the AOII Foundation President. The award
was endowed by Cecil Hunt and distinguishes an
alumna who personifies the legacy put forth by
Barbara !s outstanding love and charity for her beloved
Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity and Foundation.

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FoundationFocus

AOII Foundation Scholarships

Don't Miss the Opportunity to Fund Your Education

by A m y M c C o r m i c k Dawson, O m i c r o n (U of Tennessee), AOII Foundation Scholarship C o m m i t t e e

Let's face it — being smart isn't always about sophomore, junior and senior years. Graduating there are many different monetary levels. I f you
the Gl'A. Leadership skills, taking charge o f seniors who have been accepted to graduate are awarded a scholarship, an A O I I Foundation
your finances, and the ability to build quality school, along with current graduate students, staff'member w i l l contact you with the details o f
relationships with peers, supervisors and may apply for graduate scholarships. Active A O I I your scholarship award.
professors are all determining factors for personal alumnae who .ire returning to school after being
excellence. These are qualities the A O I I away for several years may apply for a returning Don't miss out on the potential for gaining
Foundation Scholarship Committee takes into alumna scholarship. Get involved and stay- scholarship funds to further your education!
account every year when reviewing applications involved with A O I I as soon as you pledge and I he deadline for applications for 2011-12
and subsequently awarding Diamond Jubilee increase your chances o f receiving a scholarship! scholarships is March 1, 2011 and are available
Foundation scholarships and various named at www.aoiitoundation.org.
scholarships. As each woman's application is I've just been accepted to school after being
evaluated, the committee looks beyond the grade out for several years. Could I qualify for a The A O I I Foundation awards
point average to determine if"the A O I I applicant scholarship?The A O I I Foundation awards two categories o f scholarships:
is a leader in A O I I and on campus; i f her A O I I scholarship monies specifically for A O I I alumnae
advisers, professors and supervisors recognize her returning to undergraduate and graduate school The Diamond Jubilee Scholarship Fund
as a conscientious worker, student and volunteer: after an absence trom academia. was established to provide funds for scholarships
and i f she is taking the initiative of managing to any eligible member of A( )l I.
her finances. Because of the economic downturn, my
parents aren't able to give me as much Named Scholarship Funds are established
In 201(1. the A O I I Foundation awarded nearly money for school this year. Can AOII help? by individual collegiate or alumnae chapters
$40,000 in scholarships to deserving A O I I Yes. Financial need is an important factor in or by family members to create a living legacy
collegians, graduate students and alumnae determining scholarship awards each year. for an AOII member. The individual or group
returning to school, and is looking forward to a Women who document they are making every creating the fund determines the criteria
repeat performance in 2011. Could you qualify effort to responsibly pay for their education by- used to award the scholarship. For example,
for a scholarship? Here are the answers to a few working and seeking other scholarship money a scholarship fund can be founded to benefit
frequently asked questions: w i l l be given additional consideration by the a member of a specific chapter, thus only
scholarship committee. members of that chapter can be awarded
M y GPA isn't even close to a 4.0- c a n I the scholarship.
still q u a l i f y f o r a s c h o l a r s h i p ? Absolutely. M y supervisor at my internship has offered
While academic excellence is important, it is to write me a reference. Would this help I f you are interested in learning more Of
equally important to be a leader within A O I I in the scholarship application process? donating to the Diamond Jubilee Scholarship
and on campus, to demonstrate the initiative to Undergraduate and graduate students must have Fund or developing a Named Scholarship,
manage your finances, and to gain exceptional a letter o f recommendation from a professor, but please contact the AOII Foundation at
recommendations from a professor and an letters o f recommendation from an employer are tbundation(a!alphaomicn>npi.org.
A O I I adviser. welcome for returning alumnae
scholarship applications. A b o u t the author: A m y Dawson is freelance writer in
I just joined AOII this year. Is it too early Atlanta. She writes about balancing work and life at
to apply? Current undergraduates may apply If I am awarded a scholarship, how much will amymacpr.blogspot.conn.
for undergraduate scholarships during their I receive? Multiple scholarships are awarded and

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Nominate A Sister to Shape
Our Future

In June, sisters w i l l convene in Tucson, A Z to rekindle the spirit of sisterhood and to decide the future of our fraternity through the Executive
Board elections. This is an exciting time for our fraternity that only comes every two years. While sisters may feel that they are far removed
from the Executive Board, every member is impacted by the decisions made by our elected members.

Some sisters may feel they do not have a voice i n the process, but "\ ohmteerism is the voice of the
nothing could be further f r o m the truth! It has been said that people put into action. These actions
those in the majority and who have the power to vote, make the shape and mold the present into a
decisions. There is truth to this statement; however, one could future of which we can all be proud."
argue that it is those who voice their opinion that have the power.
They have the opportunity and privilege to influence the majority - I [elera Dyer
who w i l l vote. The Executive Board election process is one more
way that we can recommit to our fraternity through our actions.
Participation can take on many different forms from each member
of the fraternity to make your voice heard and influence the vote.

Thus far, the Nominating Trustees have received and evaluated Candidate Interest Forms for m i n i m u m qualifications based on the
position description with knowledge, skills, and attributes summary for board positions. Candidates have been notified of their eligibility,
and those eligible have returned Candidate Information Forms and Resumes. These documents have been posted to M y A O I I .
So how can you get involved in the Executive Board elections process?

Nominate a sister! Review the initial ballot! Our founders laid the legacy of service for
us and provided us with a framework that
You don't have to be a member of Council The Nominating Trustees will announce has stood the test of time. Past members
or attending Convention to support a t h e initial ballots a r o u n d February 15, of the Executive Board have stated that it
candidate. Please d o not refrain from 2011. Review the ballots and continue was a life-changing experience to serve
nominating a sister because you think to provide a voice to the process by the fraternity. It was one that they would
that she may have already received participating in the discussion forum. All remember forever. This is a tremendous
the required number of nominations. feedback and additional nominations opportunity for you to give back to A O I I
If all m e m b e r s h e l d t h i s belief, s o m e concerning the initial ballots must be what it has given you, shape the future o f
exceptional candidates wouldn't receive received by March 1st! the Fraternity, and an opportunity to truly
the required nominations! Nominations promote AOII for a lifetime by investing
are d u e January 15th so don't delay! Hold discussions in your collegiate and your time in the process.
alumnae chapters. For those sisters w h o
Contact the Nominating Trustees to are able to be a part of an alumnae or
provide feedback on the candidates. collegiate chapter it is i m p o r t a n t that
The Nominating Trustees are open to you hold discussions about the future
receiving feedback on the candidates. of the fraternity and the candidates
Sisters w h o have had personal interaction w h o are l o o k i n g t o serve. It is never t o o
with a candidate and that have strong early to begin these conversations with
feelings about said candidate should other sisters in your chapter. Encourage
communicate this to the Nominating members to review the candidate profiles
Trustees. Information on how to on My AOII or to join the discussion
communicate has been provided on My groups. Study our ritual and hold
AOII, available now on the AOII website. discussions on the timelessness of our
All feedback needs to be communicated ideals as it relates t o t h e f u t u r e of
n o later t h a n January 15, 2011! our fraternity.

Cast your vote!

Council members should start planning
now to attend Convention in Tucson.
Prepare for convention by reading The
Call to Convention and finalizing your vote.

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In Your Own Words

Ywture Om^tention

In our last issue, we asked you to attempt a creative caption for one or both of the
below photos. You could aim to be serious or silly, true or fictional. We made the task

a little harder by requiring each caption contain at least one of the following words:
Saturday, Sassy, Service, Serious or Sister(hood). Most of the submissions were sent in

anonomyously, but we'll share a few of them with you anyway.

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In Reality: In Reality:

SIGMA ( U OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY) THETA ( U OF D E P A U W ) SISTERS HAVE
MEMBERS WERE CAPTURED ON FILM AS THEY SOME LIGHTHEARTED FUN AT A SISTERHOOD
BREAKFAST ON JANUARY 29, I986.
PARTICIPATED IN A CAMPUS SKIT IN I933.
Vmr Submissions:
Your Submissions:
" D O M T SAY WE'RE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT
"N()W WILL THE REAL A O I I SISTER PLEASE SISTERHOOD."
STEP FORWARD?"
"YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE WORLD A LITTLE
"OVERSIZED NAMETAGS WERE EVIDENTLY ALL LESS SERIOUSLY THROUGH DONUT-COLORED
T H E RAGE IN T H E I93OS." GLASSES."

" A L L T H E FINALISTS FOR T H E MISS "SATURDAY MORNING'S CLEAN UP EVENT
UNIVERSITY PAGEANT THIS YEAR EVIDENTLY WAS SERIOUS BUSINESS UNTIL T H E
HAD SOMETHING IN COMMON!" DONUTS ARRIVED."

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In Your O w n Words

Your chance to share your thoughts and opinions with other AOIIs.

In each issue, we give you the opportunity to have your ideas
published in To Dragma. Selected entries will appear in the
Spring 2011 issue. Let your creative energy flow with the
following assignment:

Words are the colors that writers use to paint the landscape or
plot a journey that is called storytelling. Ernest Hemmingway
was once asked to write a story in only six words. His reply,
"For sale: baby shoes, never worn" is said to be one of his own
personal favorites.

In this issue of In Your Own Words, we are issuing a similar
challenge to our readers. Using only six words, we ask you to
write a story about any aspect of AOII. You might describe
a sister, recount the experience of being an AOII, offer a
reflection of life in a sorority house, highlight the signifience of
lifelong sisterhood, or any thing else you desire. Visit http://
www.smithmag.net/ for inspiration on how the concept works
and how others have approached a similar task.

So, the challenge is set - AOII in six words.
What is your story?

Submit entries by email to ToDragma® To DRAGMA • 61
a l p h a o m i c r o n p i . o r g b y M a r c h 1, 2011.
Include your full name, chapter,
telephone number and email address
in your email submission.

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publications. T h e A O I I Archives currently stores copies o f all past ^ V ipr,** leer)
issues i n t w o f o r m a t s as historical artifacts, w i t h a d i g i t a l archival
format coming soon.

M a g a z i n e issues are stored b o t h as i n d i v i d u a l copies and b o u n d i n t o
volumes w i t h red l i n e n covers. I n the early years o f the Fraternity,
collegiate chapters or individual members ordered copies o f the
b o u n d editions for display o n bookshelves and many copies i n the
archives are engraved on the front w i t h chapter or member names.

I n a d d i t i o n to b e i n g a historical artifact, To Dragma represents A O I I
history revealed t h r o u g h thousands o f pages o f copy. F r o m chapter
installations to C o n v e n t i o n coverage, Women's SufFerage to binge
d r i n k i n g , she is a true r e f l e c t i o n o f the era i n w h i c h each issue was
published. A long wished for effort to better preserve this history
w i l l be achieved i n 2011 w h e n a new archival software w i l l enable us
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Alpha Chi Beta Phi Epsilon Alpha Kappa Omicron Phi

Ginny Brown Dorice Kelly Agee Sue Abell Ziegler Patricia Gale Lekki Eason Huntoon Heynau
Jean Drevenstedt Bettye Eaton Lynn CamVin2 Wilson
Alpha Delta Epsilon Chi Kare Alford
Chi Phi Beta
Caitlin McCamy Alexie Anderson Kappa Phi
Lisa Grider Wester Ada May Marshall Fearon Jessie Frederick Natalie Pagano
Sandra Keymer-Temple
Alpha Gamma Chi Delta Epsilon Omega Phi Chi
Kappa Pi
Susan Wayenberg Hinz Connie Hardenstein Andrea Theobald Ellen Harris
Erin Byrne Ruehl Sandee Burns Reid
ChiPsi Epsilon Sigma Phi Upsilon
Alpha Lambda Kappa Tau
Kathy Campbell Dahl Sheila Denemark Fischer Jane Geiger Niemeier
Michelle Long Tracy Less Jescie Pullinger Molly Fenton Jennifer Wilson
Jenny Waller
Alpha Omicron Gamma Omicron Lambda Beta Rho
Delta Delta
Norma Nash McClure Mary Plescia Fumea Marian Riegel Drum Bonnie Hopewell Faust
Allyson Smith Barbara Kramer Rinehart
Alpha Phi Mary Catherine Stewart Gamma Sigma Rho Beta
Lambda Chi
Adi Flory Delta Epsilon Lindsey Alexander Nowell Dungo
Laurel Teears Katie Pontrelli Laura L. Nichols
Katy Thomas Tanya Spillman Rho Omicron
Gamma Theta Lambda Upsilon
Alpha Rho Delta Lambda Bailey Tate
Michele Martin Simmons Andi Lucas Carrie Youell
Christi Bass Kasten Brittany Coleman
Iota Sigma N u Beta Sigma
Beta Gamma Delta Theta
Jayne Hager Dee Allison Balducci Arting Chang
Laura Aughton Carla Cullum Jill Penman Danita Owen Mattox Clara Dellenbach
Mary Campbell Kimberly Warner Sheila MalmTruesdell Betty Farmer Maxwell Jean Lonn Nixon
Lauren Doherty Bobenhouse Ruth EUrinton O'Connor
Delta X i Jessica Wonderlich N u Iota
Sigma Beta
AmandaVessey Kappa Alpha JudyYoung Huss
Faith Galledey
Joy Welch Campbell Nu Omicron
Sigma Chi
Kappa Gamma Emily Bryan
Norah Doyle
Sue Opler Omega
Sigma Gamma
Kappa Kappa ChristalWikoff Davis
Katie Frederick
Barbara Johnson Ottinger Omega Omicron
Sigma Omicron
Kappa Lambda Ashley Gumbel
Rachel Bednar
Erica Frick Omega Upsilon
Sigma Phi
Jackie Perrucci
Julie Windisch Tamara Pond Abernathy

Tau Delta W E ARE LIFE LOYAL

Elisabeth Lester Donaldson *E L O Y A L A O U M E M B E R S , A O I I Past International Presidents
Mary Alyce Archibald
O N T R O W : P E G C R A W F O R D , Iota; M A R Y WlLLiAMS. Phi;
Tau Gamma LE R O W : J O A N M A C C A L L U M , Kappa Phi; A N N G I L C H R I S T . Theta;

Destiny Hornstein SUSAN D A N K O , Phi Upsilon; G I N G E R BANKS, Pi Kappa;
BACK ROW: CAROLEJONES, Alpha Delta; L I N D A C O L L I E R Chi Omicrori;
Theta
SALLY W A G A M A N . Sigma Tau: BARBARA H U N T , Phi Delta
Carolyn Hostetter Smith
The word Loyal, as defined in the dictionary, is simple: "true and faithful to
Theta Omega love, promise, duty, or other obligations." I n the beginning of our life in A O I I
we accepted a gift of friendship and support and promised i n return to be true
Tracey Ragel Pritulsky and faithful to the principles of A O I I .

Theta Psi I accepted that gift and promise sincerely, for my parents taught me that
membership i n an organization came with obligations to abide by its precepts,
Doris Wood support its goals and keep it vital. I n return, I have worked to pass the gift of
friendship, support and belief in AOII's principles on to others. The joy i n the
Upsilon friendship of my sisters over the years has been a wonderful return.

Mary Belle Wickersham We, who were asked to serve A O I I as International Presidents, experienced the
Niedermeier support of A O I I i n a truly special way. We witnessed the loyalty and power
of the wider circle of supporting sisters. We experienced the greater world of
Xi A O I I i n creative, joyful and inspiring ways. Our personal promises to work
Kristen Angelier our best with body, brain, spirit and substance were renewed daily. This loyalty
Danielle Gray and bond is one we share today - and w i l l for the rest of our lives.
Caroline Hooker
- Mary McCammon WLUiams
Zeta

Lynne Johnson Cobb
Deanne Glen Phillip
Fran EckeYelinek

Zeta Pi

Kelli Hardin Gilchrist

Zeta Psi

Mary Shaw Anderson
Annie Cox

9 1. Pierced Heart Necklace, 16" ss $30
2. Signature Necklace, 18" ss $50
HERFFJONES 3. Ruby and Pearl Vertical Letter Lavaliere ss $106, 10k $163
4. Pierced Heart Lavalieres ss $26, 10k $43
5. Open Heart Ring.:&&**S$ ss $32
6. Virginia R i n g . ^ f ^ f . ^ J ss $115
7. Open Heart Necklace 18" ss $45
8. Tempo Bracelet, 7 1/2" ss $90
9. All Hearts Bracelet, 7 1/2" ss $70

Prices subject to change w ithout notice.

010 Directory of

011 Volunteers

Executive Board Director Susan Danko, Phi Upsilon
Phyllis Austin. Nu Lambda [email protected]
International President [email protected]
Barbara Dunn Zipperian, Kappa Kappa Ann Gilchrist, Theta
barb,[email protected]] Director [email protected]
Crystal Grafton Combs, Nu Beta
Vice President of Finance [email protected] Barbara Daugs Hunt. Phi Delta
Krista Malmquist Whipple, Omega [email protected]
[email protected] Director
|essie Wang-Grimm, Phi Chi Carole |urenko Jones, Alpha Delta
Vice President jessie_griinnitosbcglobal.net [email protected]
Allison Allgier. Epsilon Omega
a a llgier@zoonitown .con 1 1 )irector Joan Deathe MacC.allum. Kappa Phi
Candy Visot, Kappa Tan [email protected]
Vice President [email protected]
Gayle Fitzpatrick, Alpha Rho Sally Wagaman, Sigma Tau
gtitzpatrick42.Vagmail.coni ? Properties Board sjwagamantoigmail.com

Vice President President Mary McCanunon Williams, Phi
Karen Galehan, Phi Lambda [.metre Tessmer, Ganiina Theta [email protected]
[email protected] jane_tessmer@Jhot mail.com
Committee Chairmen
Vice President Vice President
Linda Grandolfb, Nu Tota Kathy Andrews, Gamma Theta Archives
[email protected] [email protected] Joan MacCalluni, Kappa Phi
[email protected]
Vice President Treasurer
Rebecca Herman, Chi Lambda Krista Whipple, Omega Budget/Finance Committee
[email protected] Krista Malmquist Whipple, Omega
[email protected] [email protected]
Vice President
Kathy |ensen, Theta Omega 1 Mrector Constitution Interpretation &
[email protected] Allison Allgier, Epsilon Omega Revisions Committee
[email protected] Julie Brining, Gamma Delta
Ex-Offtcio Director [email protected]
Susan Danko, Phi Upsilon Linda Collier, Chi Oniicron
[email protected] [email protected] Education Committee
Kathy Sowell, Lambda Tau
Foundation Board Past International [email protected]
Presidents
President Fraternity Development Committee
Lisa Niedenthal, Beta Phi Ginger Banks, Pi Kappa Replacement not vet named
[email protected] [email protected]
Government Relations Committee
Secretary Linda Collier, Chi Oniicron Alexis Babcock, Upsilon
[anet Siegel, 1 )elta [email protected] alex [email protected]
[email protected]
Peg Kramer Crawford, Iota Human Resources Committee
Treasurer [email protected] Anne Wilmes, Chi Lambda
Caroline Craig Lazzara, Lambda Beta [email protected]
caroline_craig_6( 16] [email protected]
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NPC Delegate Susan Bonifield, Nu Beta Becky Greer Rogers, Epsilon Omega
Carole Jones, Alpha Delta ND, [email protected] ND, [email protected]
[email protected]
Gretta Blatner, Upsilon Alpha Melissa Keach Underwood, Tau Omega
Parliamentarian NS-Alumnae, [email protected] NS-Alumnae,
Ingrid Schulz, Beta Lambda [email protected]
[email protected] Heidi Snow, Kappa Pi
NS-Alumnae, [email protected] Elizabeth Lowery Saffle, Alpha Delta
Perry Award Committee NS-Finance, [email protected]
Barbara Hunt. Phi Delta Lydia Bailey, Chi Epsilon
[email protected] NS-Finance, [email protected] Leah Clark, Rho Omicron
NS-Leadership, [email protected]
Public Relations Committee Barbara Gilbert Kormanyos, Theta Psi
Judy Ressner, lota NS-Leadership, Amy Sittler Pike, Alpha Chi
j u dyaott@sbcglobal. i let [email protected] NS-Leadership, [email protected]

Rituals. Traditions & Jenn Tesno, Epsilon Chi Courtney Cover Eller, Alpha Delta
Jewelry Committee NS-Leadership, [email protected] NS-Recruitment, [email protected]
Ginger Banks, Pi Kappa
gabanks2()()[email protected] Tracy Elleard, Delta Delta Katherine Muller Thornton, Nu Beta
NS- Recruitment, [email protected] NS-Recruitment, [email protected]
Network Team 1
Janet Shindler Evers, Theta Psi Network Team 5
Meghan Granito, Tau Gamma NS-Recruitment, [email protected]
ADCS, [email protected] Lindsay Lundergan, Alpha Chi
Network Team 3 ADCS, [email protected]
Amber Williams Countis, Pi
ND, [email protected] Lindsay Lundergan, Alpha Chi Melissa Parsons Healy, Omega
ADCS, [email protected] ND, [email protected]
Koren Phillips, Phi Chi
NS-Alumnae, [email protected] Shari Blumhoff Kagan, Nu Iota Martha Leonard Harrison, Lambda Sigma
ND, [email protected] NS-Alumnae, [email protected]
Kay Kettering Welch, Theta Pi
NS-Alumnae Sharon Janeway Boison, Kappa Kappa Natasha Sherwood, Gamma Omicron
[email protected] NS-Alumnae, [email protected] NS-Alumnae, [email protected]

Heidi Schmalheiser Butler, Nu Delta Allison Marshall, Iota Debbie Lovelady Gardner, Alpha Kappa
NS-Finance, [email protected] NS-Finance, [email protected] NS-Finance, [email protected]

Jen Thompson, Gamma Theta Nicole Hoefle Cronenwett, Delta Theta Becky Gamble, Gamma Sigma
NS-Finance, [email protected] NS-Leadership, [email protected] NS-Leadership,
[email protected]
Kelly O'Dwyer-Manuel, Gamma Chi Nicole George, Iota Sigma
NS-Leadership, [email protected] NS-Leadership, Rochelle Perez, Alpha Psi
[email protected] NS-Leadership, [email protected]
Melissa Faubert, Delta
NS-Recruitment, Mikaela Crosby, Beta Gamma Kimberly Mason McCollom, Delta Alpha
[email protected] NS-Recruitment, NS-Recruitment, [email protected]
mikaelal [email protected]
Kathleen Niple, Epsilon Chi Celia Austin Reed, Alpha Kappa
NS-Recruitment, Christin O'Bryan Pratt, Pi Alpha NS-Recruitment, [email protected]
[email protected] NS-Recruitment,
[email protected] Network Team 6
Network Team 2
Network Team 4 Rachel Boison, Kappa Kappa
Rachel Boison, Kappa Kappa ADCS, [email protected]
ADCS, [email protected] Meghan Granito, Tau Gamma
ADCS, [email protected] Julie Derby Hunter , Alpha Phi
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Megan Ehrisman, Iota Boualoy Sengchanthalangsy Dayton, Lambda Beta
NS-Alumnae, [email protected] NS-Alumnae, [email protected]

Rene Strong Fitzgerald, Pi Kappa Sonvje Horton Kuhr, Alpha Phi
NS-Alumnae, [email protected] NS-Alumnae, [email protected]

Jennifer Punzel, Kappa Sigma Clara Cantrell Tomsula, Alpha Omicron
NS-Finance, [email protected] NS-Alumnae, [email protected]

Jen Clausen Hiebner, Phi Sigma Shala Schweitzer Sweet, Kappa Lambda
NS-Leadership, [email protected] NS-Finance, [email protected]

Meg Fitzgerald Sisk, Phi Chi Lynnette White McMahon, Lambda Beta
NS-Leadership, NS-Leadership, [email protected]
[email protected]
Kera Hopper, Delta Sigma
Jessica Atkinson, Tau NS-Recruitment,
NS-Recruitment, [email protected] [email protected]

Renee Hebert, Lambda Tau Deborah Packard Tam, Beta Phi
NS-Recruitment, [email protected] NS-Recruitment, [email protected]

Network Team 7 Colony Development Network

Stacey Kay Lawrence, Beta Phi Brandi Nunnery, Rho Omicron
ADCS, [email protected] Colony Dev ND,
brand i nu [email protected]
Julie Harlan O'Brien, Lambda Tau
ND, [email protected] Beth Franklin, Rho Omicron
CDNS, [email protected]
Sky Ruhlman Louapre, Pi
NS-Alumnae, [email protected] Tamara Childress Glenn, Epsilon Chi
CDNS, [email protected]
Dolores Rhodes, Alpha Delta
NS-Alumnae, [email protected] Kimberly Campbell Hamilton, Upsilon
CDNS, [email protected]
Grace Cascio Houston, Lambda Tau
NS-Finance, [email protected] Kim Adkins Keaton, Epsilon Chi
CDNS, [email protected]
Laura Jones Dunlap, Kappa Tau
NS-Leadership, [email protected] Amy Rumpel, Delta
CDNS, [email protected]
Ashleigh Welsh, Kappa Tau
NS-Leadership, [email protected] Jenna Gregory Lutz, Xi
CDNS, [email protected]
Haley Buteau, Kappa Chi
NS- Recruitment, [email protected] Colleen Caban McCanless, Rho Omicron
CDNS, [email protected]
Anna Perry Davis, Alpha Kappa
NS-Recruitment, [email protected] Aimee Rivera Meyers, Gamma Delta
CDNS, [email protected]
Network Team 8
Angela Noble, Lambda Iota
Stacey Kay Lawrence, Beta Phi CDNS, [email protected]
ADCS, [email protected]
Jennifer Stuart, Kappa Gamma
Yvonne Archibeque Sams, Chi Psi CDNS [email protected]
ND, [email protected]

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