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"Advantage" PR Program Getting Good Results
By Gloria Rowland, Pi Kappa (U of Texas)
International Public Relations Chairman
One AOII collegian wrote and produced a documentary about fra- ternity noise which was broadcast on the university radio station.
Another arranged a television talk show appearance for a child from the local children's home in connection with the chapter's fund raiser for that home.
A Greek newspaper was started by a third AOII chapter after the school paper refused to print sorority and fraternity news.
These are just three examples of how ideas sparked by the AOII Advantage Public Relations Program have helped chapters magnify their media exposure.
The Advantage Program is designed to stimulate each collegiate and alumnae chapterto explore new ways of publicizing their activities and events. T h e goal, of course, is to increase public awareness of AOII and to demonstrate its special qualities.
The Advantage "How To" Man- ual was first made available to all collegiate and alumnae chapters at the 1987 convention in Desert Springs, CA. As evidenced by the success of the three chapters cited above, it can help individual chapters promote AOII in their communities.
An effective public relations pro- gram begins with four major func- tions, and the Advantage Program starts with a discussion of these func- tions. These four functions are: fact finding, planning, communicating, and evaluating.
The program then presents the various types of media and the tools of communication. In addition to the obvious forms of the media, such as newspapers, television, and radio, the program also discusses the use of billboards, posters, displays, and gimmicks. Many suggestions are offered for reaching the people who control the media.
Basic "how to" techniques con- tained in Advantage include instruc- tions on how to write a news memo, a press release, and a public service announcement.
The Alpha Omicron P i Advantage was developed as a result of a decision by the Executive Board in early 1987. The Board concluded that AOII needed to increase its pro-active pub- lic relations program at the chapter, regional, and international levels. Just as any successful business must have an action plan that effectively promotes the company's product or service, so must AOII, because AOII is big business. T h e Board felt that the fraternity needed to continue to strengthen its positive image as a leader in the Greek world with a dynamic new public relations pro- gram.
In its first year of use, the Advan- tage Program has already helped some chapters generate new and innova- tive ways of spreading the name of AOII. Some chapters, as they began to get acquainted with the Advantage Program, concluded that they needed someone to take charge of planning and executing their chapte'rs public relations efforts. As a result, many chapters elected a Public Relations Chairman for the first time.
At the regional level, the "old" Regional Extension Officer took on new responsibilities in public rela- tions and became the Regional Pub- lic Relations Officer ("RPRO"). One of the RPRO's primary objectives is to be a public relations resource per- son for all the chapters in her region. The Executive Board also activated the position of International Public Relations Chairman to give empha- sis and impetus to a total fraternity- wide PR campaign.
Many chapters found that by work- ing closely with local charities they could generate bigger and better P R . Thus, teaming up with "big names" increased the media coverage for their fund raisers.
As the international public rela- tions program enters its second year of existence and more chapters take advantage of the materials and ideas presented in it, the international image of Alpha Omicron Pi will become bigger and better than ever.
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Alumnae Chapter News...
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The Birmingham, A L Alumnae Chapter had a joint Founders Day ceremony and reception with Zeta Pi chapter at University of Alabama- Birmingham in January, reports Carolyn Yurko Ullrich. A wine and cheese party and election ofofficers were held on March 22. In May, the chapter made exam goody bags by parental request for many girls at Zeta Pi chapter with profits going to arthritis research. It was a fun fund raiser and the girls enjoyed the home- made goodies at study time. On June
12, the chapter honored the new col- lege graduates from the state with a tea at Julie Reiner Thomasson's apart- ment clubhouse.
Notable—Betts...
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Her advice to collegians is to prepare for more than one career, if possible. "I planned to be an artist and didn't think I wanted to teach, but teaching has been very important,
too," she explains.
Even her art work has entailed
much variety, with commissions for such items as a record album jacket, telephone directory covers, calendars, and, most recently, a mural-like series of watercolors for a large New Orleans hospital.
Her work is in a number of impor- tant private, corporate, university and musuem collections, including the E. Gene Crain Collection, Newport Beach, CA, the Wausau Insurance Company, Wausau, WI, Loma Linda University, Utah State University, the Columbus Museum of Art, Colum- bus, GA, and the Zigler Museum, Jennings, LA. She is also represented in the Arkansas and Louisiana per- manent state collections.
George Jordan, a New Orleans art critic writing for GO magazine said of Judi's work,''I know of no artist in America who handles watercolor bet- ter than Ms. Betts . . . she treats the most difficult of all media—water- color—with the greatest respect, never forcing it, but allowing it to flow with a controlled freedom rarely found in watercolor compositions . . . there is always a quiet elegance and sensitiv- ity in her creations."
Mrs. Edith H . Anderson, affectionately called "Mrs. A," celebrated her 91st birthday with the State College Alumnae Chapter on July 19, 1988. Seated, from left: Mrs. Anderson, Nancy M. Zendt, Kathryn A. Reed, and Helen S. Galbraith. Standing, from left: Betty L. Cannon, Marie W . Fedon, Betty M . McCoy, Agnes G. Jamison, Pat R. Antotosky, Nancy B. Gilbert, Lois K. Klotz, Pat G . Zarkower, and Linda C . Comin.
Alpha Lambda Installation . . .
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A Rose Banquet was held at the Forest Heights Country Club follow- ing the installation. About 170 members, guests, and parents attended. Vicki Hill was Toast- mistress. A welcome to Georgia Southern College was extended by Associate Dean of Students Jam es Orr. Greetings and gifts to the new chapter were presented by Linda Col- lier, representing Region III, and the presidents of the other three Georgia collegiate chapters. The gift from the Atlanta Area Alumnae Chapter was presented by Mary Ann Stark, Michelle Barton, chapter adviser, acknowledged other gifts which had been received by the new chapter. A short program on the history and
purpose of the sorority, "Red Rose of Alpha Omicron Pi", was presented.
Peg Crawford presented a gavel and chapter president's ring to Bev- erly Sims. Area alumnae honored Beverly by presenting her the "Ruby A" pin, awarded to the initiate with the highest grade point average during the previous quarter. A second scholarship award, a pearl lavaliere, was presented to Kelli Yeager on behalf of the Atlanta Area Alumnae.
At the conclusion of the banquet, a red rose was given to each of the new initiates and pledges of the chapter. All AOFIs in attendance, both colle- gians and alumnae, joined in the tra- ditional passing of a loving cup.
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this sentiment when she says she wants more personal contact with collegians.
Joanne's husband is retired from the navy and they now own and operate a horse farm. They have two children. Shelly, a corporate ac- countant with Data Documents, is married and has a 15 month old son.
Nancy Cochrane, Theta Pi (Wagner College), RFO of Region I, and Lee Ann Saylors, Gamma Delta (U. of Southern Alabama), RFO of Region VI, both hope to educate collegians about their finances. Nancy is single and lives with her sister. She is now the business manager of a publishing company in New York, where she worked her way up from a secretarial position. Lee Ann is also single. She is a mechanical engineer.
Judy West, Omicron Pi (U. of Michigan), RFO of Region X , also emphasized education in her goals. She hopes to conduct financial work- shops for her chapters. Judy works
works in the business office and as the buyer for a family owned jewelry store. She also does volunteer work for her church.
Lisa Stultz, Epsilon Alpha (Penn State U.), RFO for Region II, says her top priority is to learn more about the corporations. Lisa works in com- mercial sales, selling security systems. She plans to be married in October.
"Communicating effectively with volunteers," is the goal of Barbara Zipperian, Kappa Kappa (Ball State U.). Barbara, a CPA, is a controller for the subsidiaries of Indiana Nation- al Corporation. She is married and has a four month old baby.
Regional Rush Officers
The goals of the regional rush officers are easy to summarize—to have each chapter conduct a strong,
organized rush and to pledge quota. The RROs also spoke of the impor- tance of communicating well with
their chapters.
"Better communication is my num-
ber one goal," is how Kay Kettering Welch, Theta Pi (Wagner College), RRO for Region I, described it.
Kay, a nurse, is married and has a
A part time office manager, Diana is married and has two sons.
Malene Demare, Pi Alpha (U. of Louisville), RRO for Region V, credits her work with AOII with helping her get her present job. Malene, a field representative for the American Heart Association, says that AOII taught her organizational skills that carried over into her profession.
Barbara Rinehart, Lambda Beta (California State U . at Long Beach), RRO for Region X , says that she has learned confidence and leadership skills in AOII that help her in other activities. She hopes to "come across to the girls that we're here to help."
Barbara is the owner of a mortgage company. She and her husband have three daughters.
One of the most helpful things that Kathy Busch has learned as an AOII volunteer is "to get along with, accept, and work with all types of people."
Kathy, Upsilon (U. of Washington), is the RRO for Region IX. She hopes to pass along her observations and experience in the rush area to the rush chairmen and advisers in her region.
Married with four grown children, Kathy has a unique seasonal job doing custom plantings in containers for a large greenhouse. She is also active in other crafts, such as sewing, basketry, and porcelain doll making. AOII affects her daily, she says.
"It keeps me at the typewriter."
Sue Placke, Phi Sigma (Kearney State College), RRO for Region VII, says AOII has made her realize that "I can dosomething ifIputmymindto it."
"It has helped me mature in so many ways as a leader—I can even get up and be a speaker," she explains.
In addition to pledging quota, she hopes to see all her chapters increase their communication with regional and national personnel.
Sue and her husband have three daughters, aged 14, 12, and 5.
Patty Compton, RRO for Region VIII, says AOII has provided an op- portunity to develop leadership skills.
Patty is employed at a bank, and she lives with her parents.
Becky Admire, C h i Lambda (U. of Evansville) is the new RRO for Region IV. She is employed at T.J. Maxx.
Karen Semper is the newly appoint-
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"Better communication is my number
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part time at an elementary school during the school year, and she is also the bookkeeper for a local retailer. Judy is married and has three chil- dren, a son 10, and two daughters, aged 8 and 5.
Having all her chapters be finan- cially stable is the goal of Sue Schell, Alpha Gamma (W ashington State U.) RFO of Region IX. Sue is a sub- stitute teacher. She has two daughters.
Brenda Coop, Sigma Omicron (Arkansas State U.), RFO for Region VIII, hopes to communicate better with each of her chapters. Brenda will begin a new job in October as a legal clerk with the U.S. Trustee's Office in Arkansas. She has one son and one daughter, who is an AOII at Arkansas State U .
Creating better rapport with the corporation boards is the goal of Kristi Farmer, Kappa Omega (U. of Kentucky), RFO of Region V . Kristi
—Kay Welch, Region I RO
two year old daughter, who "already knows all about AOII."
Ruth Shorter, Omega Omicron (Lambuth College), RRO for Region III, hopes to personally visit each chapter so that the girls can "get to know me as a person and not just a name to send reports to."
Ruth works for C E Systems in comptuer consulting and program design. She and her husband have two sons and one grandchild.
AOII has helped Diana Duva, Gamma Omicron (U. of Florida), "learn to deal with people," she says. As RRO of Region VI, she hopes to help every chapter "become as good as it possibly can become."
Diana credits AOII with helping her develop her own leadership skills.
"I was always trying to be an 'Indian' when I did have some 'chief poten- tial," she says. Now, she hopes to help collegians have better images of themselves.
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ed RROfor Region II. She was a member of Delta Upsilon's (Duke U.) first pledge class and is excited about using that experience in her work with the chapters.
Public Relations Officers Goals mentioned by the Regional Public Relations Officers included making AOII better known in their areas and improving the image of
Aon.
They also talked of how AOII has benefitted them. Gail Osborn, Sigma Omicron (Arkansas State U.), RPRO for Region VIII, says she has learned public speaking skills, while Dot Williams, Lambda Sigma (U. of Georgia), RPRO for Region III, says she has gained confidence.
Gail also says she enjoys the travel involved. She is married and has a daughter who is also an AOII.
Dot, an administrative assistant at Mercer University, also has an AOII daughter. She credits AOII with help- ing her learn to work with people in different situations.
JulieScherer,Upsilon(U.ofWash- ington) RPRO for Region IX,says her AOII work helps her maintain her business skills while being a full time homemaker. Julie's personal goal is to "present a loving AOII atti- tude" during her term.
Julie and her husband have two sons, 6 and 8, and a year old daughter. Mary Bryant, Delta Omega (Murray State U.j, RPRO for Region V , finds her AOII work personally rewarding
and "justfun."
Mary also credits AOII with helping
her in the teaching profession by sharpening her skills at making pres- entations. She says she has also gained self confidence and feels more at ease with people. She has one son and one daughter.
"I have become more organized," says Kirsten Eastwood in describing how AOII has affected her.
Kirsten, BetaTau(U.of Toronto) is the RPRO for Region I and she hopes to see AOII recognized as the sorority with "a good reputation and high scholastic standards."
Kirsten says AOII has provided a network system that parallels what she finds in the business world. She is
employed as a business manager in advertising.
One of the benefits that Nancy Gilbert, Epislon Alpha (Penn State U.), RPRO for Region II, enjoys from her AOII work is traveling and meeting people.
As a collegian, Nancy says that she learned how to study through AOII. She also learned valuable social skills, she says.
Making AOII better known in Region VI is the goal of Marilyn Bush, Gamma Omicron (U. of Flori- da), RPRO for Region VI.
Marilyn says her AOII work has helped her develop leadership skills and improve her self image. She has also learned organizational and management skills.
"I would not be the person I am today if not for AOII," she says.
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She and her husband have a daugh- ter and a son, and they are a "Panhel- lenic or IFC family."
"Having and AOII daughter makes it very special," she says.
Judy Flessner, Iota (U. of Illinois), RPRO for Region VII, is glad that AOII gave her the chance to practice leadership skills before entering the business environment.
A CPA, Judy says that her work for AOII also has taught her to better manage her time. She is married with one son and is expecting another baby.
Another RPRO who says AOII has taught her to budget her time is Sandy Waterman, Delta Sigma (San JoseStateU.),RPROforRegionX.
Sandy says AOn also helped her to develop confidence as a collegian. She finds her work for AOII rewarding, and she thinks it's interesting meeting other AOIIs.
Marilyn has two sons.
Trisha Nelson, RPRO for Region IV, hopes to make AOII a viable sor- ority in the midwest.
Trisha says her personal develop- ment has been enhanced by the oppor- tunity to work with many different people in AOII. Her profession is special education work. Her volunteer work in AOII and Junior League has helped her learn to manage her free time, she says.
Friendship, self confidence, and leadership skills—these themes echoed throughout conversations with 40 different individuals. There was also warmth and gratitude in their voices when they spoke of how much AOII has meant to them. They stressed what they had received, rather than what they had given.
As Sue Placke said, "Y ou gain so much more than you ever give."
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The Innisbrook Resort in Tarpon Springs, FL.
1989 Convention
The 1989 International Convention of Alpha Omicron Pi will be held at the Innisbrook Resort complex in Tarpon Springs, Florida, June 28 through July 3, 1989.
Innisbrook is in the Tampa Bay area on Florida's Gulf Coast, and it offers many types of recreation. Dis- ney World and the EPCOT Center are about a two hour drive from Innisbrook.
The area is served by Tampa Inter- national Airport.
The Innisbrook Resort has 1,000 suites housed in 28 lodges with three clubhouses for dining and entertain- ment. Convention meals will be served in the new $4.8 million Carnellian Center, which has a 50 foot high
entrance, a 14,000 square foot ball- room, and a 1,500 square foot stage. Meetings will be held in the Harstan and Tamarron Centers.
There are six pools, three golf courses, and an 18 court tennis and racquetball center. Other amenities include a fitness center with exercise equipment, saunas and whirlpools. There are also jogging and biking trails.
The resort features a children's play area with swings, slides, and other equipment. Child care is avail- able. There is also a miniature golf course.
Innisbrook's 60 acres of lakes are stocked with catfish, bass, and blue gill.
From the resort, short day trips can be made to Tampa's Busch Gardens, the Greek Sponge Market in Tarpon Springs, or the Gulf Coast's beaches.
Many AOIIs may want to fly in a few days early for a family vacation or have their families join them and stay on after the convention ends.
Mary Jane Ogle, Delta Pi (Central Missouri State IL), International Con- vention Chairman, and Marion Clouse, Chi (Syracuse U.), Local Con- vention Chairman, are working to finalize the convention schedule. The details will be included in the winter
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Collegiate Chapter News
The Zeta Psi Chapter at East Caro- lina V. was awarded the outstanding sorority award at the Panhellenic Banquet. The chapter also won the Pi Kappa Phi field day during Greek W eek.
One special Zeta Psi Alum, Bar- bara Cococcia has been working for months to make the chapter's lawn look beautiful. She has also been arranging catering for rush parties, reports Tracy Parrish.
Jeana Jones, 1987 Homecoming Queen at the U. of Texas at San Antonio, crowned Denise Valco as the 1988 Homecoming Queen. Both women are members of Upsilon Lambda Chapter.
Chapter members participated in the "Third Annual AOII Spring F a s h i o n S h o w " a n d wer e a b l e t o r a i s e a lot of money with the guidance of Nancy Carroll, Philanthropic Chair- man. AOIIs and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity participated in a Basket- ball Marathon to benefit Special Olympics. The girls also ran the entertainment segment of Special Olympics.
Upsilon Lambda was honored as the sorority with the highest GPA at the Panhellenic Scholarship Awards Night. Susan Kelly was named as the sorority woman with the highest GPA with a 4.0 cumulative grade average, and Denise V alco was presented the award for the highest pledge GPA out of all sororites. Kathy Raney won theGreekWomanoftheYearAward. AOII also received the award for the most spirited group on campus, re- ports Rachel Chavira.
Theta Psi Chapter at the U. of Toledo had two members tapped for Mortar Board, Chrissy Conklin and Theresa Bechtel. K i m V eroneau was elected President of the College of Education in the Student Govern- ment spring elections. Diana Jenne- wine was selected the Fulton County Jr. Fair Queen.
Other accolades include Blue Key, Chrissy Conklin and Tanya Natsou- las; Student Orientation and Regis- tration Advisor, Theresa Bechtel;
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Kristina Gonzalez, left, Barbara Hayes, and Elaine Ybaro are happy for being ribboned as pledges of the Upsilon Lambda Chapter.
Greek Housing Committee, Jennifer Stewart; Panhellenic President, Renee Shaw; Resident Advisors, Theresa Bechtel, Renee Medvik, and Kim Maag; Publicity for Blood Drive, Barb Shinevar; Freshman Camp Counse- lor, Peggy Clements; and Nominated for Greek Woman of the Year, Laura Koppert.
Theta Pi Chapter at Wagner Col- lege had several members selected for various campus honors during spring semester. Kimberly Rodd was elected First Princess of SongFest, Alex Mijs was elected Vice President of Omi- cron Delta Kappa, and Francine Hupfer was elected President of Ale- thea, the women's honor society. Christine Nielson and Alex Mijs be- came resident assistants. Jennifer Solaas became editor of the school newspaper, the W agnerian. Carolyn Hein was elected the next president of the junior class and Jamie Lynn Vitelli was elected the next president of the sophomore class.
A teeter-totter marathon raised over $300 for arthritis research, reports Francine Hupfer.
Scholarship awards, Greek Week, philanthropy projects and the Red Rose Ball kept the Theta Beta Chap-
ter at Towson State U. busy during the spring. Tracy Anderson and Col- leen Ryan were initiated into Tow- son's chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society. Tracy was elected president of the honorary, and Katy Gittleson was elected vice president.
Theta Beta received the third place trophy after participating in Towson State's annual Greek Week, reports Amy Fuss.
Philanthropy chairman Paula Surace kept the chapter busy with the arthritis phone-a-thon and tel-a-thons and visits to the residents of Balti- more's ManorCare Nursing Home. Other projects included walk-a-thons for both Cystic Fibrosis and Multiple Sclerosis.
Nancy J. Gritter, Theta (Depauw U.), received the Walker Cup, an award presented to the senior class member who has contributedmost to the life of the university. Selection for the 50-year-old honor is by secret bal- lot of the senior class. Nancy also received the Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Award in recognition of her scholastic standing and the Joseph F. Gillespie Medical Fellowship which is presented to an outstanding pre- medical major.
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Tau Omicron Chapter at the U. of T ennessee, Martin, received a special award at the annual Panhellenic Banquet. After winning the Sorority Service Award three consecutive years, it was retired to the Tau Omicrons. The chapter also won second place in the Sorority AcademicAwardswith a 2.76GPA.Tau Omicronalsowalked away with several other awards, in- cluding second place in the Sorority Sports Awards. Five members received University Service Awards: Kim Henry, Leigh Anne Hargrove, Deanna Tiebout, Amy Melton, and Laura Sieffert.Tau OmicronBetsy Carasso was installed as the new Panhellenic President.
Tau Omicron won first place in the sorority division of A l l Sing, which had the theme of "The Motown Sound," reports Donna Hooper.
The Sigma Phi Chapter at Cali- fornia State U.,Northridge,came in first in Greek Week and in Sigma Chi's Derby Days. Sigma Phi also received five of the top eight awards at the Golden Omega Greek Awards Dinner. These honors included first place in Community Service, Cam- pus Involvement, Scholarship, Pan- hellenic Spirit, and Intramurals.
Sisters Tracy Hill, Stacey Sharts, Lori Ogle, and Vicki Sandoval were selected cheerleaders. Alum Barbara Jordan was among the group of about 20 women who represented the Uni- ted States on a softball team at an international tournament in China.
Sigma Phi collected clothes, books, dishes, and toys to be donated to a family in the midwest who takes care of homeless children, reports Jillian Newman.
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C h i Chapter at Hartwick College was awarded the 1987-88 Pan- hellenic Scholarship Cup for the fourth consecutive year since 1983, reports Kristen M . Green, Chapter President. Six individual AOIIs were also honored. Julie A. Buckheit was awarded the Linda S. French Scho- larship established by the Wilber National Bank. Petra G. Schnitker won the Kropp German Award, and Amy Zick won the Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellowship for Eco- nomics. Karleen A. Schwarzmann and Kathleen M . Fallon were recognized
for their membership in Hartwick College's Honor Society. Debra G. Bausback was awarded the title of Faculty Scholar. There are 28 Faculty Scholars at Hartwick College and of these, six are awarded the John Chris- topher Hartwick Scholarship, which is one of the highest awards of the college. Debra was awarded this honor on the basis of her academic achieve- ment, leadership and character. Debra was also recognized by the college for having the highest GPA of the junior class.
The Greeks from Hartwick Col- lege and State University at Oneonta joined together to participate in a Greek Walk-A-Thon to raise money to benefit local and national chari- ties. The AOIIs walked ten miles and raised $273 for arthritis research.
Mindy Davis reports that new alumnae
of Sigma Chapter at the U . of Cali- fornia at Berkley have already made notable achievements in their fields. Elise Davis received a fellowship to the PhD program in anatomy at UCLA Medical School, and Stacy Sutton received a scholarship to the Annenberg School of Communica- tions. Julie Yeh and Christy Hollis- ter were both accepted to medical school. H u i Chen was accepted to law school. Susan Bernheimer and Lisa Ridder were accepted to gradu- ate school, Susan to Boston U. and Lisa to the U . of Chicago.
Pi Omicron Chapter, Austin Peay State U., celebrated its two year anni- versary with its Rose Ball. Michelle Rasberry was awarded Sister of the Year with the "Panda Pal" award.
Lisa A. Berger reports that Omi- cron P i Chapter at the U . of Michi-
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Michelle Darr, left, placed 4th in the Miss Miami Pageant, and Kris Knudson, right, was elected Vice President of Phi Sigma Epsilon marketing fraternity. Both girls are members of Omega Chapter.


gan finished seventh out of 19 teams during Greek Week. The chapter also sponsored a dance contest which raised over $2,500 to help in the battle against arthritis.
Omega Chapter at Miami U . held numerous activities to strengthen the internal bonds of sisterhood, reports Kimberly Coy. Susan W arner planned an Easter egg hunt in the chapter's suite while Pam Genova organized a dessert party with the Dayton alum- nae. At the dessert party, Kelly Mabry was presented as Outstanding Sopho- more.
Beth Steddick finished up varsity swimming to help lead Miami U . to another MAC championship while Kim Coy made varsity cheerleader. Kris Knudson was elected vice presi- dent of PSE, a national marketing fraternity. Other chapter members involved on campus are Lisa Mit- chell, Panhellenic President, and Michelle Darr, fourth runner-up in theMissMiamiPageant.LoriKnupp, Kammie Petrins, Wendy Brown, Nancy Reichert, and Kelly Mabry represented the chapter as rush guides.
The Lambda Iota Chapter at the U. of California-San Diego placed third overall in Greek Week, reports Kathy Rager. Many chapter members received awards from UCSD's Pan- hellenic for grade point averages.
The Kappa T au Chapter at South- eastern Louisiana U. won the High- est GPA Award forfall 1987.
Lacie Arnold and Heidi Rudiger served as maids on Southeastern's Homecoming Court, and Vonda Penalbar won second place in the 1988 Miss S.L.U. Pageant. Melissa Zeno represented Louisiana in the Miss North American Teen Pageant in Orlando, Florida in July.
At AOII Family Day in Cate Square Park indowntown Hammond,mem- bers ate hamburgers, met each other's families, and played volleyball, horse- shoes, and the egg toss game.
Kappa Tau won first place during Greek Week, reports Josie Capitano.
Kappa Pi sister Joanna Dykema graduated first in her class at Ohio Northern U . with highest honors in Biology, reports Wendy Sorvari. Jun- iors Kelly Bateman and Joni Cain were inducted into Mortar Board. Michelle Anderson, sophomore, was
elected the Student Senate Vice Presi- dent, and Tammy Severt was ap- pointed its secretary.
Former president of the freshman honorary, Alpha Lambda Delta, Susan Montain, passed on the presidency to her Kappa Pi sister, Kristen Burnett.
Michelle Angel reports from Kappa Omicron at Rhodes College that Margaret Chandler and Cynthia McPheeters attended St. John's Col- lege in Oxford, England last summer. Amy Lamb is attending school in London this fall.
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Kelly Stultz, a member of the Kappa Alpha Chapter at Indiana State U., was crowned the 1987 Homecoming Queen.
The Iota Sigma Chapter at Iowa State U. marked its 20th anniversary on April 20, reports Stephanie Stae- bell. Peg Crawford, International Presi- dent, who had helped colonize Iota Sigma on April 20,1968, joined many charter members and alumnae at the celebration.
The Iota Sigmas teamed with the men ofTheta Chiforthe 66th annual Veishea celebration to build a float called "Land of the Misfit Toys" which placed 5th in the parade compe- tition.
Kira Taylor was named to the Golden KeyNationalHonorSociety, and Karen O'Keefe was chosen for the Psi Chi psychology honorary.
Anne Malone, Gamma Upsilon, St. Leo College, received the Sigma Beta award, which is given to the Greek with the highest GPA. Anne's GPA was 3.8, and this is the second year she has won this award.
Lisa Zaccagnini was crowned Home- coming Queen. Other accomplish- ments by chapter members included the nomination of four members to Who's Who Among American Col- lege Students. They are Lori Frater- cangelo, Ellen Fitzgerald, Julianne Mello, and Lisa Zaccagnini. Dina Tracy also reports that the AOITs float won second place during Home- coming.
Jennifer Carito, Gamma Theta, U. of South Florida, reports that the chapter won the award for the Most Improved GPA with a 2.777 and the award for the Most Improved Sorority. They, with Sigma Nu,placed firstin Homecoming. New members of the Order of Omega are Melissa Long- street, Cindy Lyons, and Susan Schwartz. Cindy Lyons also won the Most Outstanding Greek Award. Kathy Haywood, a former president of Gamma Theta, is now president of Panhellenic. Kathy also won second place for Homecoming Queen.
The Gamma Theta Chapter helped raise $4,500 working the Senior Clas- sic Golf Tournament at Tampa Palms
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Golf and Country Club, with pro- ceeds going to Panhellenic for 1988 fall rush.
Gamma Sigma, Georgia StateU., won the 1988 Dean's Cup, an award given to the best sorority on campus. The achievement of this goal was the result of receiving a variety of other honors, such as the All-Sports Trophy, which was given to Gamma Sigma for winning first place in football, basketball, and softball.
Traci Cheek was crowned Home- coming Queen this winter. She also received the Peach of an Athlete award, which is given to one amateur athlete in the state of Georgia. With all these achievements, she has maintained a 3.93 GPA.
Sally Rowell, Susan Barber, and Rebecca Bryan were inducted into the Order of Omega Honorary. Grace Avant, Gamma Sigma's former presi- dent, was selected to be a Chapter Consultant for Alpha Omicron Pi. GracewasafinalistforGreekWoman of the Year and was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa. Cindi Nelson graduated magna cum laude in finance.
Gamma Beta Chapter at Indiana U. of Pennsylvania received quota- plus during formal rush. The chap- ter received the third place trophy for Greek Week. Melanie Nestor received the outstanding new sorority member award. Recent alum Peg Mogush was elected the president of the Greater Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter, reports Jennifer Evans.
Tracy Parrish reports that Gamma Alpha Chapter at George Mason U . has adopted a grandpa with arthritis, and many members visit him and write him letters. He considers the AOIIs his family since he has few rel- atives living i n the area. T h e chapter also began sponsoring a little girl overseas. Another project was the sponsorship of a blood drive for the American Red Cross which was the most successful blood drive in the school's history.
Members celebrated the chapter's tenth anniversary in April with an all afternoon picnic with area alumnae.
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The Delta Pi Chapter at Central Missouri State U . i n W arrensburg, MO is proud of Stacy Sanders, its recent past president, who was selected to be a new Chapter Consultant. For the third year in a row, Delta Pi was chosen the most outstanding chapter on campus during Greek Week, re- ports Amy Joseph. "Run for the Roses," a 10k run, was sponsored by the Delta Pi Chapter to benefit arthri- tis research. The Delta Chi fraternity helped host the run. "Run for the Roses" will be an annual spring philanthropic project for the Delta Pi Chapter.
Delta Omega at Murray State U . won four awards at the annual All Campus Sing: Best All-Around, Best Choreography, Best Theme ("Annie"), and Best Director.
Individuals who were recognized for their leadership capabilities in- clude: Allison Finley, Senator for the College of Education; Dana Cox, Senator for the College of Business; Huong Dinh, Senator for the College of Science; and Julie Turner, Senator for the College of Industry and Tech- nology. Ambassadors for Murray State included Huong Dinh, Jana Davis, Missy DeMoss, and Amy Roser. Itsy Galloway served as president of the Order of Omega.
Mandy Carriker, a member of the Delta Delta Chapter at Auburn U., was inducted into the Order of Omega Honorary and was also chosen to be included in Outstanding Young WomenofAmerica,alongwithSally Young. Cindy Paulchak was inducted into both the Mortar Board National Honor Society and Talons. Joan W aldrop was chosen as Senator for the Engineering School, and Stacy McCord joined the University Con- cert Choir. Four members, Melanie Paul, Teddi Mallory, Amy Mashburn, and Suzan Jones, were elected to the University Modeling Board. Beth Lynam finished second runner-up in the Miss Greek Week Pageant. These individual accomplishments of mem- bers were reported by Susie Smith, who also related that the entire chap- ter hosted the Annual Special Olym- pics Event, along with the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
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in second place overall. In May, the chapter raised $600 with its first bike- a-thon for arthritis research. At the end of the school year awards ban- quet, the chapter received the Student Services Award.
A chapter attracting media atten- tion was Delta Upsilon at Duke U . Local radio station G-105 covered the AOII-Pi Phi Dance-A-Thon philanthropy fund raiser. More than $3,000 was raised for arthritis research. Some of the other philanthropic pro- jects included the student government sponsored SafeW alks to alleviate attacks on women walking alone, SafeRides, and making Easter deco- rations for Duke Hospital.
Margie Bird received the prestigious President Brodie's Leadership Award for the Class of 1988. She also served as president of Duke U . V olunteer Services, which coordinates all Duke volunteer programs for Durham. Another senior, Allyson Newton, won the Mellon Fellowship for graduate studies in English.
Other individual achievements by chapter members included Susy Reg- ister's induction into the Order of Omega, and Courtney Cather's elec- tion as Panhellenic Executive VP. Margaret Nelson co-chaired the Coali- tion for a W omen's Center, which succeeded i n its efforts to organize a women's center. Suzanne Tufts was Junior Panhellenic President, Ellen Wilkinson was on the President's Honor Council, Michelle Gray was elected treasurer of the Class of 1990, and Elizabeth Leverage was co-chair of the Duke Tour Guides.


ginia, was crowned one of the Queens of the Mardi Gras during the celebra- tion in her hometown of New Orleans, reports Rachel Gluckman.
Chi Alpha Chapter at the U. of California at Davis held a successful Teeter Totter Marathon, an annual event for the benefit of arthritis re- search, reports Catherine McPhee.
Beta Tau Chapter at the U. of Toronto held its annual spaghetti dinner for its international philan- thropy which was very successful, reports Renate Amann. A local tele- vision station sent a camera crew and reporter to the event.
The chapter's Rose Formal took place at the Royal York Hotel.
Kelly Powers was crowned the 1987- 88 Homecoming Queen at Montana State U. during festivities last fall. A native of Stevensville, Montana, Kelly served as courtesy officer for Alpha Phi last year. She was also an Advo- Cat and a student orientation leader.
tion, held on Mom's Weekend, the Alpha Gamma Chapter joined the men of Delta Sigma to sing and dance their way to win first place in the large group, mixed, competition. The chapter also won second place in the small group, women's, category, re- ports Jenny Payne.
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Alpha Gamma Chapter at Wash- ington State U. assisted in a rush workshop for a new colony forming at Eastern Washington University. Jodi Newton was chosen to be a member of Mortar Board.
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Congratulations to Nancy, Susan, and,other 1988 DJF scholarship
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service to her chapter, exceptional inspiration to its members, and recog- nition by the administration and fel- low students of her college or univer- sity, typifies the AOII so beloved by Stella George Stern Perry.
The Perry Award is administered by three Past International Presidents appointed by the Executive Board, each serving a staggered term of six years. Serving in these positions this past year were Joan Deathe MacCal- lum, Chairman, Mary Louise Filer Roller, and Eleanore Dietrich
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The newly installed chapter con- tinued to show its strength and unity through involvement in other activi- ties within the Greek System. During Greek Week in May, AOII teamed with Beta Theta Pi to take first place in the pie eating contest, pyramid building competition, the boat races, and the obstacle course. T h e chapter also came in first in two swimming relay races, and second in another swimming relay race and the tug of war. AOII placed fourth in the banner competition and took second place overall for the whole event.
Many of the members' individual achievements show their dedication to being involved academically, socially and philanthropically. Lori Gallagher was installed in Chimes Junior Honor Society, and Karen Grube into both Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor
Societies. Judi French received a scholarship from the International Communication Scholarship Assoc- iation. Andrea Wagner received the Ohio Valley Summer Theater Scho- larship and Colleen Durkin the E. W. Scripps School of Journalism T ele- vision News Scholarship. Lisa Catrett was the recipient of the Hazel and Carr Ligett Dance Scholarship. Patty Bartone was chair of the Senior Pic- nic for the Student Alumni Board and Annie Esper has volunteered her time to help the Appalachian poor with the Little Sisters of the Springs.
Through the efforts and enthusi- asm of all its members, Omega Upsilon is working to establish a place on the Ohio University campus which can be looked upon by all its members, both present and future, with the pride that a sorority such as AOn deserves.
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Office of the Dean of Women at Penn State University as a Resident Hall Coordinator. In the latter job, she became a confidante of many of the female students there.
She advises collegians to partici- pate in as many varied activites as they can, without sacrificing aca- demics or social life. She calls colle- giate days "the best years of your life without heavy lifetime burdens."
Women today, she says, face a great challenge in selecting the best possi- ble career that suits their abilities, talents and interests.
''Toomanywomen arelookingfor financial success without regard to their mental and physical health," she cautions.
Nancy's immediate goal is to travel to all 50 states before she's 50. At deadline time, she had 11 months and six states to go.
Collegiate days in AOII were just fantastic, Nancy says. But she reminds members that AOII is not just at coir leges, it's everywhere.
"You should make contacts in each community where you live," she says.
"AOn is forever."
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Keystones, a new program of personal develop- ment, was made possible, in part by the Develop- ment Fund. Keystones includes programs and information on such topics as alcohol awareness, stress management, date rape and eating disorders.
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By Peg Crawford
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(U. of Illinois) International President
At this juncture of half-way through the biennium, it is appropriate that the membership receive a report from me on the progress of the Fraternity during the past year.
At the 10 Leadership Conferences held in June, the Executive Board representative made a State of the Fraternity report, and I would like to share some of that information with those of you who could not attend.
A most exciting news item is the building of our new Headquarters and Conference/Training Center. Y ou will read all about this wonderful venture and see the plans for our dream structure in this issue.
Through the efforts of the Exten- sion Department we added four col- onies and four chapters to the roll; one of those chapters being the reac- tivation of Delta Sigma at San Jose State U. This fall we celebrate the recolonization of Beta Gamma at Michigan State and Upsilon Alpha at the U . of Arizona. T w o additional groups, one at Bowling Green (Ohio) State U. and the other at State U.of New York at Albany have been col- onized. Statistics show that chapters are growing in number. The average size has increased from 56 in 1981 to 86 in 1988. The number of A0II col- legians has ballooned from 4,694 in 1981 to 8,864 in 1988. It is important to note that more than one-third of our collegiate chapters have a mem- bership of 91 and above.
Annual meetings of Regional Vice Presidents with the Vice President/ Operations and the Executive Board were instituted. This provides an important forum for these leaders to share their ideas and dreams, and
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make recommendations for action to the Executive Board. Training semi- nars have been held at Headquarters for Regional Directors, Finance Of- ficers, and Public Relations Officers. This collective involvement in the leadership of the Fraternity has not only enhanced the ability to perform but has increased the sense of pride in the fraternity's accomplishments that is shared with others.
We contracted with TransNational Financial Services for our Alpha Omicron Pi Credit Card with our name and a rose on it. Each time you use it, you will not only benefit AOII financially, .but you will spread the AOII name.
The AOII Notables program to identify all our outstanding alumnae across the land is an important step in increasing the public visibility of the Fraternity.
Our National Panhellenic delegate has been selected to serve as a Director of the National Interfraternity Foun- dation and on the Association of Fra- ternity Advisors Liaison Committee. Our Executive Director facilitated the first Strategic Planning retreat for the Central Office Executives of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference groups.
The Alpha Omicron Pi Founda- tion chose the recipient of yet another Arthritis Research Grant and approv- ed an educational grant to the frater- nity. The President of the Founda- tion participated in the Executive Board's 2nd Annual Strategic Plan- ning Retreat.
Our concerted effort to increase the viability of our Standing Committee Chairmanships has resulted in the
new Pledge Program and Keystones, our personal development program. The Emporium, AOITs market- place for fraternity sportswear and other memorabilia, continues to play
an important part in our ability to maintain fees for chapters at current levels. In response to members' re- quests, several new items have been added.
New positions on staff, an Asso- ciate Director, an additional book- keeper, and a Coordinator of Editor- ial Services bring the total to 15 professionals in Headquarters. Com- puterization of the membership records has enabled Headquarters to provide our chapters and members with increased services.
During this past year in my travels throughout AOII land, I have seen on many occasions evidence of AOII alumnae and collegians' commitment to our philosophy and ritual. T im e and again, I witnessed the AOII care and concern for sisters, chapters, and community. Seeing that extra effort made to help others to be their best, affords me the opportunity to report that the year has been a successful one indeed. I am so proud of the tre- mendous progress the Fraternity has made during the first year of this biennium. That development is di- rectly attributed to our members be- lieving in and working for Alpha Omicron Pi wholeheartedly. If you are an alumna who has yet to become involved with an Alumnae Chapter or Colony, an Alumnae Advisory Committee or a Corporation Board, answer the call. Join with those who bask in the success of our Fraternity as a result of their active participation.


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