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California San Francisco

Santa Barbara County

What a year we had! We celebrated with
our sisters in Ventura over lunch and a
Ritual gathering, raised funds for our local
Arthritis Foundation at the yearly Arthritis
Walk, and visited local art museums and
historical landmark Casa del Herrero i n
Montecito. We are looking forward to
celebrating 2010 w i t h a summer sail on
the Pacific ocean, tour o f the Four Season's
Biltmore Gardens, and a tour and luncheon
in the North County.

Colorado Denver
Denver
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The Denver Alumnae Chapter hosts many tun Florida
events throughout the year including Founders'
Day, a holiday turkey f r y and a wine tasting. Greater Miami
This year, in addition to our regular events, we
started hosting monthly happy hour dinners The Greater M i a m i Alumnae Chapter has begun its re-
at restaurants throughout the metro area. O u r building phase w i t h a brand new line-up of chapter officers
A O I I Strike O u t Arthritis! philanthropy event who have planned exciting events for 2010. We are all very
is always one o f our best attended events. This proud to be sisters of A O I I , and have adopted the motto
year, sisters, family and friends bowled for the "College is 4 years, Sisterhood is 4ever" for our alumnae
cause and we were able to donate about $300 chapter experience. For more information on G M AC,
to arthritis research. e-mail us at [email protected].

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Delaware The Orlando Area alumnae have worked hard this year
Delaware w i t h the A A C and Corporation Board to get to know
the M u Lambda Chapter at Rollins College. We provide
This year was an exciting one for the Delaware Alumnae refreshments during recruitment and bid day, bring
Chapter. O u r members had lots o f fun supporting in dinners for the girls, provide items needed for the
worthy causes w i t h our Strike O u t Arthritis! and Dine for chapter and have our Corporation Board meetings at the
the March o f Dimes events. We also joined with several house to be sure to have their input. This has built open
other chapters for Founders' Day at the U o f Maryland communication between the two groups.
and the Queen o f the Roses 5K at Washington College.
We enjoyed a seven course Moroccan dinner for our
Girls' N i g h t O u t and had f u n w i t h our families at our
Beach Day event. O u r upcoming events and membership
information can be found at www.aoiidelaware.org or
find us on Facebook as the "Delaware Alumnae Chapter
of Alpha Omicron Pi."

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Alumnae News Savannah

Florida The Savannah Alumnae Group has spent the last year
working to achieve local and regional outreach to sisters.
Tampa Bay Though our group may be smaller than some alumnae
chapters, we are powerful in our love and in our ties to
This is such an exciting year for our chapter. O u r the sisterhood we share. We have developed a strong
membership has grown tremendously and we've and committed bond through our participation in the
been able to plan many events such as wine tasting, local Savannah Arthritis Walk, Special Olympics, local
a "Sweetie" sweethearts party and painting pottery. collegiate philanthropic events, and j o i n i n g in sisterhood
We are thrilled to host this years Founders' Day for activities with the local chapter. O u r new year includes
area chapters at The Tampa Club in downtown. many more outreach activities and spending
We are honored to have Ginger Banks as our time together.
guest speaker!
Macomb County
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Following many years o f Christmas Auctions, a new
Georgia event proved f u n and profitable for the Macomb County
Alumnae Chapter. We offer a luncheon fashion show
Atlanta with the cooperation o f the local Chico's boutique.
Sisters modeled the latest fashions and had a wonderful
A new alumnae reception in late summer is one way luncheon. Proceeds w i l l go to one o f the many
we help newly graduated sisters and those new to the philanthropies we support.
Atlanta area get involved. O u r chapter includes family
and friends in activities such as our end-of-summer IP
IIOA party and our private shopping event to raise
money for our philanthropies. A n d this spring we held linois
our first annual Family Day at Z o o Atlanta. Children Lake County of
o f all ages enjoy this outing, especially sitting on our
AOII-engraved bench next to the panda exhibit! This past July we hosted a W i i tournament for our
annual A O I I Strike Out Arthritis! event. We enjoyed
Athens a cookout while playing W i i baseball and bowling to
raise money for Arthritis. A few sisters also volunteered
We have almost doubled our membership over the w i t h C A M P J . A . M . this year, by helping the campers
past 5 years and formed many close relationships. We w i t h their arts and crafts projects. We have also been
have participated i n events f r o m pottery and jewelry very involved with The Arthritis Foundation Chicago
making to salad suppers and dinners w i t h the sisters o f chapter by walking in the Arthritis Walk and the Jingle
Lambda Sigma. N o w we look forward to another fun Bell Run/Walk!
year meeting new Athens area sisters and supporting
Lambda Sigma's philanthropic events and J
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Illinois Chicago City
Chicago City
Lake County of Illinois
Chicago City has had a great year strengthening
the friendships w i t h i n the chapter. We had Chicago West Suburba
strong attendance at the Arthritis Walk held To URAOMA • 53
along Chicago's lakefront, then enjoyed a casual
brunch afterward. Our outing to a Chicago
Cubs baseball game is always a hit, as is our
annual New Member B B Q where we gather
together potential and current alumnae members
for a summer dinner. This year's Holiday
Vendor Fair combined our love to shop with
our love to give as proceeds f r o m all sales were
donated to arthritis research. We're all looking
forward to the coming year.

Chicago NW Suburban

Chicago N W Suburban's new f u n d raiser, A n
Ultimate Evening w i t h Elvis, was a huge success
this Fall. Along w i t h our husbands and friends,
we were entertained by the King. Joseph P.
Hall, a tribute artist f r o m Nebraska, was "better
than the real thing." Teddy bears were treasured
as Elvis threw them into the audience and ladies
swooned as he came oft the stage to sing to
individuals. Holiday raffle baskets were taken
home by the lucky winners during a fun evening
for everyone.

Chicago South Suburban

Chicago South Suburban had a great start to
the 2009-2010 year. We had many exciting
meetings such as our first ever Murder Mystery
party. O u r Wednesday night supper club
continues to be a huge success and gives our
members the opportunity to socialize in a more
informal setting over a good meal.

Chicago West Suburban

We look forward to our monthly meetings
because they are a time o f unconditional love
and support for one another and the Fraternity.
We don't judge one another and our arms,
hearts, and ears are open. These reasons help
us maintain a strong core group o f long time
members while also attracting new members.
C W S A C w i l l proudly celebrate our 60th
anniversary in April 2010.

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Alumnae News

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Indiana Kentucky

Evansville Tri-State Kentuckiana

As our 2009 local philanthropic project, we raised funds Following our annual chapter kick-off event, our
to donate panda bears to the Evansville Y W C A Domestic members and families enjoyed the fall while Trick-Or-
Violence Shelter and Holly's House, an advocacy center for Treating at the Louisville Z o o , and learning gardening
child and adult victims o f intimate violence. Build-A-Bear at tips f r o m a local nursery. Other highlights include our
Evansville's Eastland Mall joined us in this project providing annual cookie exchange and canned goods collection
discounted cost for each 16-inch Pawsome Panda. Alumnae for charity, Founders' Day and our A O I I Strike-Out
and C h i Lambda collegians contributed $836.20 to donate 53 Arthritis! event. O f course, we always look forward
pandas, stuffed with love and good wishes. to our annual day on Millionaire's R o w at Churchhill
Downs, watching the r u n n i n g o f the A O I I Classic,
Indianapolis among other races, and presenting the winners trophy
to the winning owners and jockey.
We had a fun-filled year sharing our sisterhood in a variety
of events. We've held a salad luncheon, a pitch-in, a wine and Lexington
purse making party, and a cookie exchange. We're proud to
report that we formed a team for the Arthritis Foundation We have had a great Fall semester here in Lexington, J
Jingle Bell W a l k / R u n and also sponsored a water station. K Y ! We've brought back some old classic events, such
A O I I was very visible at this event w i t h sisters wearing letters, as a pottery night, that have had a great turn out.
being listed as a sponsor on the tee shirts, and through signs We invited seniors f r o m both local chapters and used
posted at our water station. this as a great family event for everyone! We recently
set up a PayPal account for online dues paying and
Bloomington-Normal now produce a monthly newsletter by email. We are
looking forward to the spring and continuing to reach
In October, we hosted a joint W i n e and Cheese Tasting w i t h out to the women i n the Lexington area w i t h f u n ideas
the Champaign/Urbana Alumnae Chapter in the home o f to build our sisterhood.
PIP, Mary Williams. We met many new women and had
such a good time, we almost forgot to do the tasting! The Louisiana
women from Champaign/Urbana invited the Blooming-
ton/Normal Chapter to their Founders' Day Celebration and Acadiana Alumnae
enjoyed each other's company.
We had a great start w i t h a Strike O u t A O I I !
Champaign-Urbana arthritis event w i t h Delta Beta in the spring
and donated school supplies to an elementary
This past year has been an exciting time. We were thrilled school in the fall. We also helped Delta
to receive both the Ruby Award and the Membership Beta w i t h their recruitment efforts. We look
Recruitment Award at Convention when our chapter had just forward to many more monthly activities to
two members a few years ago. We were privileged to welcome all become better acquainted.
an alumnae initiate and we've increased our community
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items for a local women's shelter, as well as holding a toy drive
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Louisiana Maryland
Suburban Maryland
Baton Rouge Alumnae
We had a very busy Fall. At our Welcome Back meeting, we enjoyed
Our Back Together Again Potluck a presentation about financial planning strategies. In addition, we held
was such a f u n way to start our A O I I our annual holiday party, enjoyed an afternoon o f pumpkin carving, and
year. Next, we got dressed up to helped to feed the homeless at a church. This was a great experience for
volunteer at the 11th Annual Arthritis all. In the Spring, we'll gather for an afternoon o f desserts and preparing
Gala. We also spread our A O I I love toiletry bags for a local women's homeless shelter, and we w i l l celebrate
to children who were in the hospital Founders' Day w i t h several local chapters.
during Christmas by providing special
toys and games. O u r Founders' Baltimore
Day brunch and cooking class were
awesome. Come j o i n us and see how Congrats to our five new sisters and two award winners: Melis Bandell
much f u n we have socializing and (The Sandy Reeder Award for Service to A O I I ) and Brooke Wesley
serving others. (The Devotion to A O I I Award). In October, we helped Sigma Tau at
their Queen o f the Roses Race. O u r chapter also raised over $1,0(10 this
J year to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. O u r holiday gathering doubled
as a Ritual meeting, where Sue Thompson pinned her little sister, Dee
Massachusetts Troy, i n honor o f her 50th year as an A O I I .

Boston Mississippi
Jackson Area
This past year, we held our annual holiday
cookie exchange, as well as adopted a We have had such a wonderful year o f sisterhood. O u r
family w h o were victims o f domestic- chapter loves food and f u n , w i t h no dishes to clean up, so
violence. We also enjoyed potluck dinners we regularly meet at some o f our great local restaurants.
and happy hours w i t h our sisters and we We made recruitment goody bags for N u Beta collegians
are looking forward to our widely popular and celebrated w i t h a member whose daughter pledged at
Boston R e d Sox games this summer. N u Beta. We also held a yard sale f u n d raiser w i t h part o f
the proceeds to benefit the A O I I Foundation and our year
end Christmas party ornament swap.

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Ann Arbor
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O u r Tastefully Simple Tasting party raised money
for the Arthritis Foundation, our November
meeting brought members together to send cards
to our service men and women overseas, and our
Adopt-a-family program was, again, a huge success.
Throughout the year members take turns providing
care packages to a soldier in active duty. Upcoming
events include making blankets for Project Linus,
participating in Founders' Day and the A n n Arbor
Arthritis Walk.

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Alumnae News

Bozeman Montana

Michigan Dearborn Bozeman

Detroit North Suburban Dearborn is proud to recognize a Bozeman began fall 2009 w i t h a
couple o f delightful recent graduates bang by increasing membership
This year, Detroit N o r t h Suburban is who are a special addition to our f r o m 12 to 64 members and still
reaching out to support our members' chapter: Bethany Michowski & counting! The Rose Connection
personal needs and interests. I n August Cristina Ryzyi. We are expanding our monthly newsletter, connecting
we participated in the Hydrocephalus recruitment efforts to sisters i n the area's via Facebook and a packed
Walk in support o f j u d y Bradley down river communities by inviting calendar o f events has renewed
who suffers f r o m Normal Pressure them to future events including the chapter and created a stronger
Hydrocephalus. In September we Founders' Day in March, 2010. We presence w i t h the Alpha Phi
collected hundreds of items for our look forward to welcoming the Beta collegiate chapter. Alumnae
military, in support o f Pam Mooradian's Gamma graduates into alumnae status reminisced the good old days
son serving in the Army. As always, in April! They are a lifeline to any with the Alpha Phi members
we're participating in the Jingle Bell alumnae chapter they join. Sisters can at the annual AOPie Alumnae
Run for Arthritis to support A O I I . always contact us at: aoii-alumnae- Night in November. A survival
[email protected]... kit fund-raiser for final exams,
Welcome back! Founders' Day and a variety o f
social events round out
our calendar.

New Jersey

Central New Jersey

C N J A C sponsored a SOA! Bowl-
a-Thon event w i t h sisters f r o m Phi
Beta and Lambda Upsilon. We also
participated in a Central N e w Jersey
Arthritis Walk. During convention,
we were honored with a Ruby Award,
and our second annual Girls' Night I n -
Vendor N i g h t was a big success w i t h
proceeds supporting arthritis research.

New Mexico New York
Buffalo
Central New Mexico
We started the year w i t h a wonderful Founders' Day Brunch
Our chapter helped raise money for the Albuquerque where we raised money for the Ruby Fund and arthritis
Metropolitan Alumnae Panhellenic by participating in research. February found us bowled over w i t h snow, but we
the annual Spring Fling in 2009. Our chapter opened were able to Strike-Out Arthritis! w i t h a bowling event. We
up our 2009-2010 year w i t h a dessert and recipe swap also had a f u n family night at Jessica Mallabar's home and were
while combining our arts and crafts abilities to make thrilled to welcome her new legacy in mid-September.
tie-together quilts for our collegiate chapter's new
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events including a day at The Albuquerque Z o o and a
soak at Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa.

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New York charter members still active with the Pennsylvania
chapter. The bonds of sisterhood were
Long Island renewed at convention and a good time Greater Harrisburg
was had by all who attended. We also
We had a very productive year. We tried shared the convention w i t h our "at home" This year we celebrate our 40th
some new things, such as the Beatles sisters by keeping i n contact via cell phone. anniversary. We kicked-off the
Brunch i n N Y C . It was a great day We are also planning to participate in year w i t h a Ritual meeting and
for everyone involved. We started a a joint event with our fellow Northeast we are looking forward to a big
new tradition w i t h a book swap, where alumnae in the Spring. celebration on Founders' Day. In
members bring books to each meeting for March, we w i l l learn yoga that can
others to try. We have been collecting for Rochester be done while sitting in a chair.
different organizations at each meeting Philanthropy is our priority so
as well. We collected canned goods for Welcome from the Rochester Alumnae! we collect regularly for our local
a shelter and for Homeless Veterans, and We are a small, loyal group of women food bank and w i l l participate in
childrens' coats for a member's school spanning many generations. We just AOII's first annual International
in need. celebrated the birth of one member's baby Day of Service. In May, we will be
while another long-term member w i l l participating in our local Arthritis
New York/New Jersey Metro be celebrating holidays in Africa visiting Walk-A-Thon followed by a
family. O u r chapter is over 50 years old potluck luncheon. This summer,
We are o f f to another exciting year, and we seek to welcome all local AOIIs to we'll host fun night out on the
making preparations to celebrate our j o i n us for our continuous celebration o f deck of a local restaurant.
chapter's 25th anniversary. We are loyalty to one another and to A O I I .
especially proud to have most o f our

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Cleveland West
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Cleveland West has a variety o f events
planned for this year. These include wine Quebec
tastings, nature hikes, book donations Montreal
and a game night, just to name a few.
The chapter always looks forward This past year has been a pretty amazing year. We received local news
to partnering w i t h our sisters i n the coverage for our Strike O u t Arthritis! Bowl-a-thon and raised more
Cleveland Area Alumnae Chapter for money than ever. We continued to host events w i t h Kappa Phi in order to
events such as Founders' Day and the strengthen the bonds between the t w o chapters and assist them whenever
Arthritis Walk. we can. We also continued to host monthly events such as our annual
"Make it, Bake i t " event. Ritual workshop, Founders' Day dinner, games
Toledo Area night, pot lucks, etc. We look forward to another great year as we grow
even stronger as a chapter.
This year, our chapter is "Going Green"!
A t each meeting, we have a " w o r d o f the To DRAG MA • 57
month" related to greener living. We talk
about how the w o r d applies to everyday
life. For example, we have talked about
recycling and reusing. We have purchased
reusable plastic plates and cups, and made
rose cloth napkins to use at all meetings!
We also had reusable grocery bags made,
imprinted with " A O I I " and the name o f
our chapter. Everyone i n our chapter is
really taking greener living to heart.

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Alumnae News South Carolina rr Tennessee

Ontario Charleston Knoxville

Ottawa This year we are trying several new The Knoxville Alumnae Chapter
ideas instead of regular meetings. has been as busy as ever! We helped
A Ritual Workshop, conducted by We held a cooking/tasting party by Omicron with recruitment and bid day,
Ginger Banks, was a highlight o f a national company that was very held another successful barbecue, hosted
2009! Invited to Ottawa by Gamma successful. We are also reading a Mexican Fiesta for the N e w Members,
Chi President Yolanda Chithowa, and several books by A O I I alumnae while participated i n the Komen Race for
hosted by Louise Archer, Ginger's visit exploring a cookbook by another the Cure, participated with Omicron
helped both collegians and alumnae alumna. We w i l l discuss the books at the annual Light The Night Walk in
gain new perspectives about the while enjoying food prepared f r o m memory of Maria Rose Angotti, ran
meanings of Ritual. O n the following recipes in the cookbook at one of our in the Buddy's Race Against Cancer,
day, PIP Joan McCallum joined Louise spring meetings. brought Halloween candy and cookie
and Ginger in Ottawa for lunch, and
then drove her long-time friend back V cakes to Omicron's chapter meetings,
to Montreal to visit. and participated in the Jingle Bell Run!

Toronto Virginia Williamsburg Alumnae

"Beta Tau's Alumnae Chapter was Northern Virginia We are thrilled to have added two new sisters
installed by Mrs. Anderson, on Sunday to our membership this year. In the fall,
afternoon. February 10." So begins To finish the 2009 year, Northern we kicked o f f our activities by attending the
the Toronto Alumnae Installation Virginia alumnae and their families Williamsburg Players' production of "Barefoot
Ceremonies in the May 1935, To participated in the Susan G. Koman in the Park," starring one of our own talented
Dragma. This February, we celebrated Race for the Cure in Washington, sisters. We held our formal Ritual at our
75 wonderful years o f A O I I in Toronto D C . It was an awesome site to be a annual holiday potluck, and collected and
at Founders' Day w i t h sisters from part of all the walkers and runners donated wish list items for the local Heritage
across Ontario and the U.S. In March, that turned out for this event. Humane Society. We look forward to
we are excited to host Toronto Area preparing for our T h i r d Annual A O I I Panda
Alumnae Panhellenic women for Item Project to be held at the Williamsburg
Donation Day. Arthritis Walk on May 1, 2010.

Texas Our chapter members also took a road trip Wisconsin
to Houston for Texas A O I I Day and fit in
Dallas some extra time to shop at The Galleria. Green Bay - Fox Cities
Back home, we enjoyed a girls' night out
Our annual meet-n-greet at Blue Mesa got w i t h great food, fun, and fondue at The Green Bay - Fox Cities
our year off to a great start! We welcomed Melting Pot, held our Fun in the Sun pool On August 8th, 2009 the Green
several recent college grads as new event, and our Bunco Night/Pink Day Bay-Fox Cities AOII Alumnae
members of our alumnae chapter and our Party to raise money for breast Chapter was officially installed as
Sister Feud educational meeting was a great cancer awareness. our 143rd alumnae chapter. A O I I
way to brush up on our A O I I history. O u r Vice President Linda Grandolfo
annual "Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow I t " North Texas preformed the installation ceremony,
fund-raising event brought in more than followed by a picnic social with our
$600. We celebrated Founders' Day in We were proud to welcome three alumnae families. Thank you to the Madison,
December and look forward to a family day initiates this fall. Becky Auld, Carla Milwaukee, and River Falls/Tau
at the park in the spring. Cullum, and Kimberly Warner were Chapters for traveling the distance to
initiated into Delta Theta on Nov. 15th. participate. Also, we wish to express
San Antonio The night before initiation, we went 'old our heartfelt gratitude to Linda for
school' and enjoyed a slumber party, AOII her attendance, support and efforts
We began by celebrating Founders' Day trivia games and great girl talk. We have to make the day special. We are
with Upsilon Lambda. Most excitingly, enjoyed sharing our sisterhood with them delighted to rekindle our friendships
SAAC had the pleasure o f welcoming three and were even more pleased to be able to and are looking forward to the
wonderful women into our sisterhood share Ritual. These new members have philanthropy and memories ahead!
through the Alumnae Initiate Program. brought inspiration to our small chapter.
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MEMORIAL GIFTS

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PLANNED G I VING

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Foundation Focus

SCHOLARSHIPS Liza Deering, Gamma ( U of Maine, Orono)

There has never been a better time to donate to the Diamond For Liza, the most meaningful aspect
Jubilee Scholarship Fund (DJF). As college tuition costs rise of winning a scholarship from the
in this tight economy, more and more women are turning to A O I I Foundation was the feeling she
the Foundation seeking scholarship opportunities. The A O I I received from being chosen. That's
Foundation awards DJF scholarships and named scholarships to not to imply that the money was not
undergraduate, graduate and returning alumna members. greatly appreciated as she pursues her
plans to acquire a Masters Degree
Members-at-large may be awarded a Diamond Jubilee Scholarship in Education and become a licensed
f r o m money earned through the DJF Scholarship Fund. Hannah Clinical Counselor. Her life goals
B.Jacobs, a past DJS recipient, states, "It was an unbelievable feeling are to work as a school counselor during the school year, then in the
to receive an award f r o m an organization that has had such an summer help children who have been through trauma heal through
amazing impact on my life. Once again A O I I proved to me that the equine psychotherapy, which is a subject dear to her heart.
way in which my life is touched by the Fraternity, its members and
its programs is never ending." People often ask Liza how she manages her time so well as a single
mother who is a full time graduate student with a full time job - all
Named scholarships are available to members who meet specific while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She gives AOII all the credit due to
qualifications established by the person, group or chapter who the leadership and time-management skills training she received,
endowed the scholarship. These named opportunities are a lasting as well as the experience she gained while holding the collegiate
tribute to the person or group endowing the scholarship, the officer positions of VPA, V P R , C R and K O R . Liza shares, " I am a
recipient and the honoree as they continue to touch lives for years confident, self-assured, well-rounded woman, and I owe so much of
to come. A f u l l list o f named scholarships can be found on the A O I I this to AOII and to the A O I I Foundation."
Foundation website at www.aoiifoundation.org.
A NEW SCHOLARSHIP!
Several named scholarships are very close to being fully endowed.
I f any o f the scholarships listed below are near and dear to your Peg Crawford Phi Chi Chapter Scholarship was created in
heart, perhaps you w i l l consider making a contribution. For more January, 2010 and when endowed, will be awarded to a Phi Chi
information, go to: www.aoiifoundation.org. ( U of Chicago) collegian. Peg served as International President
from 1985-1989 and on AOII's N P C delegation from 1975-2003.
Jamie Frantz C h i Delta Scholarship was created i n 2001 by An employee of the University of Chicago for 30 years, Peg
members o f C h i Delta Chapter in her memory afterJamie's helped A O I I and Phi C h i become the first women's fraternity on
untimely death i n a hit and run accident. that campus, a milestone in the university's rich history. In fact,
the Dean exclaimed positively, "This University will never be
Shirley A . Lee Memorial Scholarship was created in June 2006 to the same!" While Phi C h i is named in honor of Peg Crawford,
honor Shirley Allen Lee, a loyal A O I I and recipient of the Rose she is also proud to have installed 31 A O I I collegiate chapters
Award. It w i l l be awarded in convention years only to a junior or across the U.S. and Canada during her years of service. The AOII
senior of Lambda Sigma Chapter, U of Georgia. Foundation looks forward to being able to honor future sisters
with the Peg Crawford Phi C h i Chapter Scholarship.
Sabrina Keene Memorial Scholarship was established by Stephanie
Keene Fox after her sister's death in May, 2006 at the age of 33. • D o you have an A O I I sister deserving of being honored by a
Sabrina was a member o f Beta Theta Chapter. Once fully funded, it named scholarship?
w i l l be awarded to a member o f Beta Theta chapter at Towson U . • Would you like to see a deserving member of your collegiate
chapter receive tuition assistance each year?
Delta Chapter Centennial Scholarship was created in 2007 to honor • Would you like to support sisters who have chosen to follow the
the 100th anniversary o f Delta Chapter at Tufts U . same career path as you?
• I f so, consider establishing a new named scholarship.
Ginger Banks Scholarship was created i n May, 2009 in honor of Contributions can be made over a period of 5 years and reach full
Past International President Ginger Banks, Pi Kappa Chapter. endowment when the fund reaches $20,000. For more specific
Specifics are yet to be determined. details, contact the A O I I Foundation at (615) 370-0920.

Phyllis Casteel Gilson Scholarship was created in June, 2009 in T o DRAGMA • 61
honor o f Phyllis Gilson, past Executive Board Vice President
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MEMORIAL GIFTS

Almost daily, a memorial gift is made to the AOII Foundation to remember an
AOII member who has recently passed away. These gifts are often made by
sisters who know that the gift will serve as a fitting tribute to how much AOII
meant to the life of the one who has passed. It is also common for gifts to be
made by non-AOIIs who have been directed to the AOII Foundation for a
donation in lieu of flowers. Occasionally, memorial contributions are made to
recognize the anniversary of the birth or death of a family member or sister.

While there are several ways you can memorialize others, you might also
consider how you would like to be remembered. If AOII has touched your
heart, you might share with afamily memberyourdesireto list AOII among your
preferred charities. In your memory, AOII will be able to continue touching the
lives of women just like you. Memorial Gifts are tax-deductible in the U.S., and
the donation is considered unrestricted unless the donor specifies otherwise.
The AOII Foundation will send a card to the family to acknowledge your gift.

HONOR GIFTS

Honor gifts allow you to recognize a friend, a loved one or to celebrate a
special occasion. Honor gifts are living memorials for someone you want to
acknowledge in celebration or gratitude. This is a great way to say thanks to
your big or little sister, a retiring chapter adviser, or an outgoing officer. Honor
gifts can help celebrate a daughter's initiation, a chapter's accomplishment
or a sister's wedding. And for the sister who has everything, it is the perfect
gift. As with memorial gifts, honor gifts are tax-deductible in the U.S., and the
donation is considered unrestricted unless the donor specifies otherwise. The
AOII Foundation will send a card to the honoree to acknowledge your gift.

62 • T o DRAGMA ISSUE NO. 2 • SPRING 2010

Foundation Focus

PLANNED GIVING Elaine Ellis, Alpha Omicron (Louisiana State U )

MAKE THE GIFT THAT COSTS NOTHING I am honored to share my thoughts about making a
DURING YOUR.LIFETIME planned gift to the A O I I Foundation's Second Century
Society. M a n y years back my husband was involved w i t h
A planned gift to Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation enables you to a planned g i f t to his high school (an all boys school)
support the Fraternity that you hold dear while achieving financial, and he asked me i f I wanted to do the same for my high
tax or family benefits. school (an all girls school). I really hadn't given it much
thought since it sounded like something so far i n the
W i l l or Bequest: The Foundation can be named as a beneficiary future, at least I hoped so. But
in your w i l l . You can specify a designated amount or a percentage after much contemplation I
of your estate. You also can name the Foundation as a remainder made the decision to give my
beneficiary to receive any remaining funds after individual g i f t to A O I I . I looked at what
beneficiaries have been paid. Consult your financial adviser for organization had most affected
sample wording. It you have already made a will, it's very easy to my life and, o f course, A O I I
add a binding w i l l codicil without redrafting the original w i l l . was at the top o f the list. I
Contact the AOII Foundation for a form or more information. felt that by doing this I could
give back a little o f what I had
Life Insurance: A gift o f life insurance can provide a received from A O I I .
significant charitable deduction. You may purchase a new policy
or donate a policy that you currently o w n but no longer need. I believe that through giving to the Second Century
To receive a deduction for the premiums of a new policy, or for Society I am securing the future of A O I I . I know that it
the cash value o f a current policy, designate the Foundation as is strong and viable now, but you never k n o w what the
both owner and beneficiary. Consult your insurance agent for future holds. A O I I has been good to me and I hope that
details. The Foundation office has further information on this through this giving program many more young women
kind of planned gift. can have the same experience that I have had. It is a very
"painless" procedure and I encourage all my A O I I sisters
Retirement Plans: Tax consequences may make qualified to consider participating.
retirement plans such a 401 (k) or I R A well suited for charitable
gifts. By naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of your plan, the
benefit would qualify for an estate tax deduction and be free o f
income tax obligation. N o t all plans work the same way, so please
consult your personal financial adviser.

Charitable Trusts: For more information about lead or remainder
trusts, contact the Foundation, or your personal adviser.

Alumnae who remember the A O I I Foundation with a planned gift,
and notify the Foundation of this intent, become members of the
Second Century Society. These members, who believe strongly in
the mission and values of the Fraternity, may want to give a more
significant gift than would be possible with their annual Loyalty
Fund contribution. SCS members receive a card, bookmark and
lapel pin, and are listed i n the annual donor report.

For more information on memorial gifts, honorgifts or planned gifts to the AOII Foundation, visit the
AOII Foundation website at www.aoiifoundation.org or email questions to [email protected].

ISSUKNO. 2 • SPRJNC, 2010 To DRAGMA • 63

From the AOTT Archives

A GIFT FROM STELLA T O BESS You are as gentle as the spring
That brings new youth to ancient earth
Stella honored her dear friend, Elizabeth Heywood Wyman,
w i t h an original poem for her 59th birthday. Yet has no louder heralding
Than sparrow's mirth.
THANKS FROM BESS T O STELLA
You are as potent as the spring
Below is the reply f r o m Bess after the poem appeared i n To Dragma. That lifts the sap i n tallest trees

Yet has no stronger heralding
Than softened breeze.

You are as lovely as the spring
That comes w i t h violets in her hair

Yet has no gayer heralding
Than perfumed air.

Come to our days as come the spring
That quiet confidence imparts

A n d take no other heralding
Than grateful hearts.

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February 15,1960
Dear Marion,
I have been putting off answering your letter because I do not feel that I
have anything to contribute that will help you. However, here goes!
My first recollection of Stella goes back to the Minneapolis convention in
1925 - my first convention. All I can remember is my sensation ofbeing
completely over-awed. It was as though a legend had come to life - and
somehow I couldn't quite accustom myself to meeting it on the plane of
everyday living. And over the years, as I came to know her well, she
never quite lost that otherworldly feeling for me. I suppose it was because
Stella WAS AOII. It was interesting to see them together - Bess, Jessie
and Stella. Each so very different from the others and yet all so bound
together. Bess was the gentle, poetic one with the soft eyes and the quiet
voice. Jess was the practical idealist - a paradox indeed - for she combined
the brusque, businesslike manner of a teacher ofboys with the loftiest of
ideals of the brotherhood of man. But, despite the fact that Bess and Jessie
treated Stella as though she were something to be protected and cherished,
they did not hesitate to pull her abruptly back to earth if they felt she was
soaring off on a flight of fancy. Among my cherished memories are Story
Telling Nights at conventions, with Stella telling the story ofAOII's early
days and Bess and Jessie interrupting every now and then to haul her back
to reality.
I never really knew Helen Mullan, but I shall never forget her stellar
performance as parliamentarian at the Lake Forest convention in 1935.
My impression is of a large woman with a very deep voice. She would let the
members and officers wind themselves up in parliamentary knots and then
- with one casual phrase - she would straighten them out.
Marion, I hope this is helpful, though I doubt it. Please forgive the typing.
Fraternally
Marion
Marion Abel Franco-Ferbeira, Rho

° ORAGMA • 65

With grateful appreciation, AO 11 recognizes the following 447 new

Alpha Chi Beta Phi Delta X i Kappa Omicron

Katelyn Anderson Judy Brown Anderson Andy Anderson Nicole Vazquez
Kate Eberle Evie Dils Barbour Annie Bullock Bertie Connally Welsh
Jodie Holder Hassall Mary Lou Birkett Goodfriend Erin Parker
Mary Ann Peters Greenawalt Kappa Rho
Alpha Delta Kate Huey Epsilon Alpha
GinnyVarner Jones Leah Goodman
Tamara Brown Atkins Kay Gilbert Linson Cynthia Xanthopoulos Beekley Sam Lee
Bonnie Decker Maxine Roberts Mitchell Barbara Beatty Phillips Angie Spehar Zantjer-Fronczek
Carole Shell Watters
Alpha Gamma Chi Kappa Tau
Epsilon C h i
Erin Green Mildred Boyce William Aleen Austin Gaffiiey
Sara Krajewski Rachelle Kelley
Alpha Lambda Chi Epsilon
Epsilon Gamma Kappa Theta
Liz Shoer Casey Elder
Emily Tully Claire Chapman Arlene Bozajian Roupinian
Chi Lambda Sharon Zundel
Alpha Omicron Epsilon Omega
Ann Burton Bubar Lambda
Harriet Babin Miller Lindsay Crawford Brittany Mace
Betty Moore Stuart Judy BuffenbargerTorrence Evelyn Pleasant Johnson
Gamma Omicron
Alpha Phi Chi Psi Lambda Sigma
Myra Baxter
Stacie Schlepp Radford Tracy Ottey Briana Mayhew Laney Jones Bixby
Susan Bailey Springer SisBudd
Alpha Pi Chi Theta Jenny Miller
Gamma Sigma
Anne Ruffin Folsom Lenea Patterson Lambda Tau
Ann Blitch Turco Rachel Smith
Marilyn Joy CrosbyVellenga Delta Britney Stringfellow Brooke Saunier

Beta Chi Laura Gavrelis Blomquist Gamma Theta Lambda Upsilon

Marietta Spring Delta Beta Kirsten Nyquist Callie Burrows

Beta Gamma Megan Buder Iota No
Janet Innis Thomas
Jessica Carney Delta Delta Patricia Gleasner Goetz
N u Beta
Emily Griggs lota Sigma
Blair Crouch
Delta Kappa Kayla Krueger Hilary Hurst
Anna McGowan
Sammie Higer Kappa Robbie Willis

Delta Lambda BettyValentine Daudt N u Iota

Shelby Harwell Kappa Chi Carol Keyser Holmes
Amber Muma
Rebekah Sheets Nu Omicron
Delta Omega
Kappa Gamma Kathryn Baker
Gracey Klapp Mandy Simpson Barbara
Bonnie Bardett Delk Diane BeCraft
Delta Rho KayTibbals Davenport
Kappa Kappa Marian Burnett Ford
Amanda DuBay Jodie Leeka
Jessica Potter Randi Carmichael Kathryn Roberts McKinney
ValarieVera
Kappa Omega
Omega
Danielle Brown
Kristen Falencki Nancy March Andrews
Jordan Hardison Janet Applegate
Laura Nelson Vanessa Becker
Olivia Hallquist

members who joined between May 4 2 , 2009 - January 25', 2040.

Omega Upsilon Sigma Chi 4 mw^u

Kelli Griffith Duckworth Alicia Anthony ALTY

Omicron Sigma Omicron I N LIFE LOYAL 1

Eveline Anderson Denious Mackenzie Sims C A R O L E J U R E N K O J O N E S , LIFE LOYAL MEMBER
Pat Kentzel Gotsch Alpha Delta ( U of Alabama), Past International President,
Betty Stooksbury Jones Sigma Phi A O I I N P C Delegate, Alpha Delta Corporation Relations Adviser

Phi Maegen Matecki The most meaningful words 1 heard f r o m the first day I
pledged Alpha Omicron Pi were " A O I I for a lifetime." As
JoAnne Spalding Garrett Tau an undergraduate member, I learned that being a member o f
Kathy Hoy-Gipe A O I I extended beyond my college days, and as an alumna. I
GailWhite SelfHdge Kisa Pearson have been committed to continuing my A O I I journey. W h i l e
Jane Mason Wright I continue to enjoy the special bond that exists between my
Phi Beta Alpha I )elta sisters, I have also developed special relationships
Tau Delta w i t h sisters who span several generations and come f r o m
Veronica Delfino varying chapters and geographical locations. Some o f my
Michelle Di Dio Loretta Graves Brown closest friends today are A O I I sisters I have met and worked
with while volunteering tor AOII.
Phi Chi Tau Omega
Each day 1 am reminded that 1 am a member o f a special
Chris Graves Robin McClanahan
Yvonne M . O'Connor organization born from sacred professions of friendship and
Jessie Wang-Grimm Tau Omicron
dedicated to the ideals of character, integrity and loyalty. It
Phi Sigma Becca Fry
is my hope that each and every collegian
Shayla Sylvester Theta Eta
has already experienced a lifetime
Phi Upsilon Adelaide Krone Lloyd
commitment as a member o f .^^^""""^^W
Melissa Adams Theta Omega
A O I I . M y Life Loyal pin serves
Pi Ashley Servatius
as a constant reminder o f that g \
Gayle Marschall Cosgrove Theta Psi
Elizabeth Fontaine Reynolds commitment. Givingback g yva
Kristen McKee
Pi Alpha
Upsilon
Clara Young
Martha Beeuwkes Hossman
Pi Delta
Xi
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Clarke Erickson
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Dieadra Goss
Carolyn Stone Saxon Jenna Gregory Lutz
Nita Knox Wathen Ally Roberts
Stephanie Straten
Rho Cassidy Williams

Lois Mueller Lindquist Xi Omicron

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Carolyn Townsend
Amber Turman
Zeta
Rho Delta
Emily Koopmann
Dani Darby
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Rho Omicron future AOIIs the opportunity ^ //

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sisterhood that truly

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ISSUE NO. 2 • SPUING 2010 To DRAGMA • 69

2009 NPC Annual Meetin
by Carole Jurenko Jones, AOII NPC Delegate, Alpha Delta (U of Alabama) '

National Panhellenic Conference delegates
and alternate delegates convened for their
2009 Annual Meeting on October 8-11 at
the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and
Marina. The delegates f r o m each o f the 26
member organizations comprise the Board
of Directors (BOD) for NPC. Additionally,
the 26 inter/national presidents, executive
directors, editors and N P C Foundation
members were in attendance to conduct
their own business during the session.

• NPC" appreciates and recognizes the
outstanding leadership during 2007-2009
AOH's NPC Delegation, seated left to right: International President - Barb Dunn Zipperian, Kappa Kappa by Chairman Julie Burkhard, Alpha Chi
(Ball State U), Delegate - Carole Jurenko Jones, Alpha Delta (U of Alabama). Standing: First Alternate Omega; Secretary Eve Riley, Delta Delta
Delegate - Mary Ann Stark, Delta Delta (Auburn U), 2nd Alternate Delegate - Susan Danko, Phi Delta; Treasurer Jane Sutton, Alpha X i
Upsilon, (Purdue U), 3rd Alternate Delegate - Kaya Gerberich Miller, Gamma Theta (U of South Florida), Delta; Chairman Alumnae PanheUenics
Executive Director-Troy Johnson LeForge, Beta Phi (Indiana U). Gina Kerley, Phi Sigma Sigma; and
Chairman College PanheUenics Kris
Bridges, Phi M u . Highlights of the 2009
General Session include:

• Representatives from M-J Insurance spoke
on insurance issues.
• A new B O I ) Policy and Procedure
document was presented and discussed.
• Recruitment Task Force: After two
surveys and over 300 responses were
tabulated, the committee reported an
imperative need to revise and update the
Manual o f Information and other NPC"
documents.

• The Release Figure Method (RFM) team
leaders reported that each fall approximately
25 campuses are added to the R F M
schedule. Before R F M was implemented,
76% of the women participating in formal
recruitment were retained. Currently,

79% are being retained. The R F M team is
looking at changing the training model so
that odd years w i l l offer advance training for

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"seasoned" R F M specialists and even years • College Panhellenics Committee Meeting Budget and Finance Committee, Alumnae
w i l l be training for new specialists. We are and Alumnae Panhellenics Committee Panhellenics Committee and College
seeing a huge increase in secondary quotas. Meeting: During this time. Area Advisors Panhellenics Committee chairmen w i l l
ICS has released a program for matching meet for education, brain storming and be appointed. AH committee members
secondary quotas, so hand matching w i l l no problem solving. A O I I is represented on the w i l l have a vote. W i t h this new structure,
longer be required. Additionally, there has College Panhellenics Committee by Carole A O I I will begin the Executive Committee
been an increase in parity on about one-third Jones, Mary A n n Stark and Kaya Miller rotation in 2015.
of the campuses and an increase in average while Susan Danko serves on the Alumnae
chapter sizes across the country. Panhellenics Committee. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS

JOINT INTER/NATIONAL PRESIDENT/BOARD NPC BYLAW AMENDMENTS 1) Allow campuses with deferred
recruitment to review total in the fall to
OF DIRECTORS M E E T I N G HIGHLIGHTS 1) Dues increase for member groups by three allow for a fall recruitment that will assist in
percent per collegiate member effective 2 0 1 1 establishing parity;
• To date, 37 assessments have been made and annual reviews w i l l be conducted by 2) Rescind the risk management
in the Coalition Assessment Project. the Budget and Finance Committee. When resolutions that were no longer valid:
The following trends in terms of schools' appropriate, recommendations for further 3) Reaffirm recommendations to College
strengths and challenges have been increases to collegiate membership dues paid Panhellenics addressing the alcohol culture;
identified: The need for adequate budgets by N P C member groups will be presented 4) N P C member groups reaffirm their
and staff, the need for additional adult to the Board of Directors at an annual position in addressing the alcohol culture;
involvement to add value to chapter life meeting for approval. 3) Rescind alcohol-free resolutions that are
and to help reduce risky behavior, and no longer valid; and
issues with housing. Common student 2) Removing the following standing 6) Reaffirm NPC's resolution on letters
themes include: Lack of leadership program committees: Archives, Housing, Minutes of recommendation including a statement
participation on and o f f campus, lack o f Review, N P C Liaison, Publications, that remuneration from the potential
coordination between Greek Councils, Public Relations and Recruitment. When new member or her family for a letter o f
lack of understanding of public and campus these committees are needed they w i l l be recommendation is inappropriate.
relations, recurring positive themes ot high appointed as special committees.
CPAs and extraordinary philanthropy For the upcoming 2009-2011 Biennium,
dollars raised and community service hours 3) Change in the Executive Committee N P C w i l l be led by Chairman Eve
performed, and recurring negative themes Structure: The Executive Committee will Riley, Delta Delta Delta; Vice Chairman
of hazing, underage drinking, unrecognized include the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Jane Sutton, Alpha X i Delta; Chairman
chapters, neighbor relations. Budget and Finance Committee Budget and Finance Committee Jean
Chairman, Alumnae Panhellenics Mrasek, Chi Omega; Chairman Alumnae
• The three Leadership Institute online Committee Chaimian and College Panhellenics Gina Kerley, Phi Sigma
training modules in the initial roll-out Panhellenics Committee Chairman. O n l y Sigma; and Chairman College Panhellenics
include: N P C orientation, alumnae area the Chairman and Vice Chairman w i l l Kris Bridges, Phi M u . N P C is one of the
advisors and collegiate area advisors. be in rotation, thereby each organization oldest and largest women's membership
• C A M P U S P E A K reviewed the new w i l l only be committed to a four year organizations in the world. Since its
leadership program offered to College rotation instead of a six year rotation. The founding, N P C has represented more than
Panhellenics. There are currendy 2 0 3.9 million members in 26 national and
trained facilitators for Advance Panhellenic!, international organizations.
which can also be tailored for individual
organizations for leadership trainings
and conventions.

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