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On the cover . . . Page 18 The SCA program . . .

"Frankie Fiddle," Opryland The Special Chapter As-
Park character; Norma Ackel, sistants' Program has
International President; June really blossomed this
Bogle, Local Covention Chair- biennium. Page 18 begins
man; and Jan Spencer, Interna- a short historical sketch
tional Convention Chairman; of this program.
enjoy their visit to the Opryland
Hotel. This famed hotel, located Kentucky State Day . . .
in Nashville, Tennessee, prom-
ises to add to the f u n and excite- Alpha Chi chapter hosted
ment of our International Con- Kentucky State Day this
vention w h i c h w i l l be held here fall. Page 21 tells all
June 30-July 3. See pages 3-8 for about the day of fellow-
more Convention details. ship and learning.

We're on the move . . . Page 9 mm Page 21

Growth has been the Page 25 Spotlight on philanthro-
name of the game this
biennium. In 1978 alone, py • • •
we installed four new In this issue, the focus is
collegiate chapters and on the philanthropic
two new alumnae chap- endeavors of our chap-
ters. Story begins on page ters. Projects vary from
9. collecting canned food
for the needy to sponsor-
Jo Dfagnja of ing marathon rock-a-
thons for our interna-
QnikronPi tional philanthropy,
a r t h r i t i s research. See
pages 22-30.

Winter 1979 Vol. LX, No.6

Published since January, 1905, by Also.

ALPHA OMICRON PI
Fraternity, Inc.

Founded at Barnard College, Rafting the Colorado 15

January 2, 1897

Founders Helen McMahon, RVP I, shares her exciting and i n -
spiring experience of running the rapids of the Colo-
Jessie Wallace H u g h a n Stella George Stern Perry rado River.

Helen St. Clair M u l l a n Elizabeth Heywood Wyman

The Founders were members of Alpha Chapter at Barnard College

of Columbia University and all are deceased.

Alpha Omicron Pi Central Office New Leaders Accept

2401 Hillsboro Road, Suite 103

Nashville, Tennessee 37212 the Challenge 16

Telephone: 615-383-1174

Administrative Director: Sue Lewis, T A , (Rex) Three new regional officers were elected this past
Accountant: Kay Saunders, ATI summer at regional meetings. Their profiles as well
Communications Coordinator: Becky Montgomery, KU as that of our newest Regional Director begin on
page 16.
Supplies Secretary: Marie Jacobs
Shipping Clerk: Kim Vaughn, A I In Memorium 20
Bookkeeper: Ben Hollins
Receptionist/Secretary: Betty Reynolds The Fraternity mourns the passing of Jo Dorweiler,
Traveling Consultants: Past International President, 1953-1955.
Suzanne Colgan, AT
Claire Edgington, A X One Day a Year Is Ours. .21
Denise Hembree, X A
Leslie Welch, <J>T Gwen Lee, RT&J chairman, reflects on the celebra-
Editor: Becky Montgomery, KLJ tion of Founder's Day.

TO DRAGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON PI, the official organ of Alpha
Omicron Pi, is published quarterly by Alpha O m i c r o n Pi, Compolith
Graphics and Dixon Publishing Co. Subscription price is $1.00 per
copy. $3.00 per year. Life subscription, $25.00. Send change of address
and correspondence of a business nature to Alpha O m i c r o n Pi, 2401
Hillsboro Road, Suite 103, Nashville, Tennessee 37212. Address all
editorial communications to the Editor i n care of Central Office. Sec-
ond Class Postage paid at Nashville, Tennessee.

Photo by: Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Convention in Nashville and
an Afternoon at the Opry

Photo by: Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Convention goers will be discovering why Nashville is called Music City, U.S.A. On Sunday afternoon, the entire Convention will be attend-
ing the matinee performance at the famous Grand Ole Opry. There is nothing in the world like the Grand Ole Opry; so coming to Conven-
tion will include an extra special treat.

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Come
to
Convention!

We /jflue so mwc/7 to look forward to when we meet in Nashville for our Interna-
tional Conventon June 30-July 3. AOYl has truly been "on the move" this bien-
nium. One of the greatest indications of this will be the presence of the delegates
from our several new collegiate and alumnae chapters installed this biennium.

The workshops we have planned also reflect the progress we have been making.
Designed to meet the needs of our membership today, the ideas for the workshops
have come from Council members who were asked for their input in the selection of
topics.

However, the progress of A O I 1 has not taken us away from the traditions that
are the basis of our organization. This Convention, like those of the past, will
afford both delegates and non-delegates the opportunity to experience the timeless
and international essence of our Fraternity. This is especially felt in the business
sessions of the Convention which embody the democratic process that has always
been the foundation of our operations.

The beautiful Opryland Hotel promises to add to the excitement of Convention.
Only a year old, the hotel is a complex of six buildings. The main building houses
the lobby, restaurants, shops, and an impressive glass-domed galleria. A unique
feature of one of the restaurants is that it is the location for the airing of a Nash-
ville morning radio show. Guests of the hotel can take advantage of being part of a
live radio broadcast while enjoying breakfast!

The International Convention in Nashville will be an exciting and enjoyable
way to spend your Fourth of July weekend. Although Convention is months away,
noiv is the time to make plans to come and share in making this a memorable expe-
rience.

Fraternally
Norma Ackel,
International President

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AOFI Country Store

Now's the time to plan your spring pleted no later than February 28, and location.
fund-raising via the AOU C O U N - 1979:
TRY STORE, the Internatioanl Con- 3. Send also a self-addressed
vention's Boutique. AOU Country 1. Select an interesting boutique postcard. It will be returned to
Store will be a feature of the June item. (Limit: two per chapter, signal your sample's safe ar-
1979 Nashville Convention and a preferably only one.) Use your rival and also its acceptance as
real boon to you. If your chapter has creativity! The more creative a boutique item.
craft-minded gals and could use ex- the item, the better your sales
tra money, all you need to do is and the better our boutique. 4. Enclose an estimate of both the
come up with an unusual craft idea number of items you're send-
and get the items to Convention. 2. As soon as you've selected ing to Convention and how
AOT1 will provide the space and the your item, fill out the entry many cartons will be shipped.
shop workers. Your proceeds will be blank below and send it to Lula
sent to you after Convention when Estes (Mrs. Harry), 615 Royal It's your chapter's responsibility
we tally up. Oaks Place, Nashville, TN to get the boutique items to Conven-
37205. tion. To make sure your cartons
What should you make? To give don't go astray be sure each is
you an idea of the range of items To finalize your entry complete the marked with the item's selling price,
sold in the past . . . calendars, following instructions no later than the chapter's name, and the number
necklaces, ash trays, stationery, can- March 30,1979. (To avoid confusion of items inside. Also include a 5"x7"
dle holders, sit-upons, candy dolls, please send all requested materials sign with your chapter's name on it.
and many, many more! at the same time.)
The time to get started is now! De-
To participate in the C O U N T R Y 1. Send one sample of your bou- cide upon an article and get those
STORE the following must be com- tique item(s). hands busy! Keep this article for
your reference.
2. Tag the sample with its selling
price and your chapter's name

A O n COUNTRY STORE . . . ENTRY BLANK

(Please print @r type.) ... -

Chapter Name :-.—•• : - - — - - - • • - _- _____
Street Address ..
- -- - • ,- . .

PresidefJt'sName . '.-.,_.-.... ..^/^ -^telephone • •• __

Brief Description of Entry :. . . i, , .. ,. •••

Approximate Size . .. Estimated Number to Sell _.

Please send this no later than February 28, 1979 to Mrs. Harry Estes, 615 Royal Oaks Place, Nashville, T N 37205.

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Post Convention Tours for
the Whole Family

Nashville Executive Travel is in the process of putting together several options for post-convention tours. The tours
w i l l depart f r o m the Opryland Hotel starting July 4, 1979.

Your response to the questionnaire has really helped us in putting some of our ideas in package form. More detailed
information such as confirmed rates and dates w i l l be mailed later.

Please read some of the options listed below and start planning to take all the excursions and tours that you can.
Nashville is a great place to visit!

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Photo by: Tennessee Department o! Tourist Development

# 1 , "Jack Daniel's Distillery" Jack Daniels is located just #2. A 3 night cruise to the Bahamas w o u l d include air
eighty-one miles from Nashville, in Lynchburg, fare from Nashville, round trip transfers at the air-
Tennessee. We are planning a July 4th celebration, port, tips and taxes, all meals and a great time for
especially for your Convention. In the early after- everyone. The cruise would depart Miami on Fri-
noon, buses w i l l leave Opryland Hotel for day, July 6 and return Monday, July 9. The 3-night
Lynchburg. There you will have an afternoon tour Bahamarama will take you to Nassau on Saturday
of Historical Lynchburg and a tour of the distillery. and the Berry Islands on Sunday. There are elegant
After the tours we w i l l have a picnic at Cumberland lounges, shops, even casinos and lavish food and
Springs with live Bluegrass music, plenty of barbe- service all on board ship. This cruise will show you
que, catfish, coleslaw, hushpuppies and of course both sides of the Bahamas. The excitement and night
Jack Daniels! life of Nassau, plus the romance of the Out Islands.

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#3. A Bus trip to N A S A Space Center i n Huntsville, A l - #5. "Gatlinburg/Great Smokie Mountains." Every
abama is only 102 miles away f r o m Nashville. I n season brings a new reason to visit Gatlinburg. Gat-
Huntsville, there's a big piece of the future. One linburg is a mountain village g r o w n cosmopolitan
that's well w o r t h a look. The Alabama Space and resort which offers rustic surroundings of the
Rocket Center is the world's largest space exhibit. Southern Appalachians. There is plenty of recrea-
You can see actual space flight vehicles. A n d Miss tion, however you like it. There is the Great Smokies
Baker, the first monkeynaut to f l y i n space. You can hiking, horseback riding, golf, picnicking, swim-
ride the gyro chair. Fire a real rocket engine. Experi- ming, trout fishing and the most beautiful sightsee-
ence first hand all the sights and sounds of space. ing in the w o r l d . A t the base of mile h i g h M t .
Leconte, directly on the Leconte creek, there is a
#4. Enjoy Disney World as a group. You can spend 3 unique park w i t h modern tennis facilities. There is
days and 2 nights and have the time of your life at also regularly scheduled drama, music and craft
Disney World. This trip will include air fare, round demonstrations. Gatlinburg has plenty of night life
trip transfers, hotel lodging, taxes and tips, tickets from genuine bluegrass to good old rock and roll.
into Disney World. Also located in the Disney There are traditional restaurants of the Southern
World area are Sea W o r l d and the Stars Hall of Highlands (including fresh mountain trout) to great
Fame. steak houses and even some genuine gourmet and
international menus. Gatlinburg has it all! (This trip
w i l l be a 3 day, 2 night adventure)

Nashville city tours are being planned especially for the Convention. There w i l l be a city sightseeing tour of the
Stars Homes, Country Music Hall of Fame, "Hermitage," and all points of interest.

We are also planning a day trip to Churchill Downs i n Louisville, Kentucky and a trip to Memphis to see Graceland
Mansion and Libertyland.

If information is needed on camping in Nashville or State Parks please contact Nashville Executive Travel, Inc. Suite
#128, One Vantage Way, Nashville, Tennessee 37228. The telephone number is (615) 255-5761.

Photo by: Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

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Convention Chairmen Meet:
Plans Finalized for " A O n Country" June 30-July 3

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/.oca/ Chairman, June Bogle, and Interna

tional Convention Chairman, Jan Spencer,
discuss Convention plans in the lobby of
the Opryland Hotel. Jan met with all local
chairmen in Nashville this past August to
finalize plans for " A O f l Country.

It is no surprise to anyone who has ever been to Convention that there is a great deal of w o r k and preparation that
takes place months and months before International Convention. Many people are involved in the w o r k and planning
that are necessary. Two of these people are the International Convention Chairman and the Local Chairman.

Jan Watkins Spencer (Tommy), Z O , is the International Convention Chairman. Jan resides i n Pagosa Springs, Colo-
rado. This past August she traveled to Nashville to meet w i t h her Local Chairman, June Greer Bogle (Boyd), N O , and
all of the individual chairmen. Helping Jan and June w i t h the awesome responsibility of convention planning are the
following people: Susan Pitts, arrangements; Mary McClure, reservations; Nancy Duvier (Henry), registration;
Joanne Bracewell (John), hospitality; Nancy Bowers (Robert), printing; Lula Estes (Harry), boutique; Mollie Spain,
ritual; SueAnn Moore (Sandy), publicity; Kristi Kjeldsen, photography; Mary Ann Andrews (John), awards; Fran
H a m m o n d (James), exhibits; Jane Kopf (Preston), rose banquet and flowers.

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Gamma Alpha installed at George Mason

We re on the Move . . .

By Susan J. Loomis, OA ny Baker, its foliage; Jodi Santiago, Patricia Humphrey, second vice
Installation Committee, BO, colony adviser, its buds; and president-pledge trainer; Karen
Gamma Alpha Chapter Norma Ackel, its beauty. Davis, treasurer; Pamela Fulgham,
recording secretary; Dorthy Talty,
Virginia, the home of George Wash- Gifts from friends, officers, and corresponding secretary; Teri Akers,
ington, Thomas Jefferson, and the Fraternity were presented. Mary Panhellenic; Linda Buhl, campus
Robert E. Lee, is now the home of a Converse, OK, president of the projects; Kathleen Caldine, ritual;
new collegiate chapter of Alpha Northern Virginia Alumnae Chap- Janis Davidson, public relations;
Omicron Pi. ter, presented a Ruby A badge to the Kathy Dix, social; Mary Galloway,
Gamma A l p h a chapter to be rush; Lisa Greene, philanthropic/
Installed as a colony i n the winter awarded annually to the member historian; Jeanne Rumlik, fraternity
of 1977 at George Mason University, with the highest scholastic average. education; Jean Sabanosh, chapter
Fairfax, Virginia, Gamma Alpha relations; Robin Seay, scholarship;
joined the ranks of the full fledged The whirl of activities continued, Gay Trumbill, assistant rush; and
chapters of AO[~l on Saturday, April as that evening Gamma Alpha held Andra Yanchenko, assistant treas-
22, 1978. its first Rose Ball for charter mem- urer. Nancy Foster and Constance
bers, advisers, sponsors, alumnae, Hester became the chapter's first
The weekend of the installation and guests at the Sheraton-Reston. graduates.
was exciting, and packed with activ-
ity for the charter members and Sunday afternoon, a reception Rita Marie Bernarde Schnable was
alumnae. was held at George Mason Univer- initiated as the first chapter pledge.
sity for guests, parents, and friends.
Friday evening, April 21, an In- Among the guests were Ken Kelly, The advisory committee for the
spiration Reception of Roses and George Mason University Activities new chapter is: Kathleen Camp-
Song was held to introduce Interna- Coordinator. anula, A A , chapter adviser; Rose
tional President, Norma Ackel, KO, Hunter, A O , financial; Nancy Isaac,
to the collegians. Charter members of Gamma A l - OB, Panhellenic; Joanne Kunz, A T ,
pha are: Janet Haher, president;
Our International President pre- Kym Alexander, first vice president;
sided over the initiation and in-
stallation at the Parliament Village 1
in Annandale, Virginia, Saturday
morning, A p r i l 22. She was assisted The charter members of Gamma Alpha chapter, George Mason University in Virginia: Top:
in these ceremonies by three Region Karen Davis, Nancy Foster, Kathy Dix. Lisa Greene, Thea Talty, and Jeanne Rumlik. Center:
One officers: Helen McMahon, P, Jean Sabanosh. Robin Seay. Linda Buhl, Andra Yanchenko, Patty Humphrey, Rita
Regional Vice President; Carmel Schnabal. and Janis Davidson. Bottom: Kathy Caldine. Mary Gallaway. Kym Alexander.
Kaiser, V, Regional Director; and Ram Fulgham, Gay Trumball. and Teri Akers.
Bunny Baker, A T , Regional Exten-
sion Officer. Collegiate members
from Gamma Beta chapter, Indiana
University of Pennsylvania, and Pi
Delta, University of Maryland, also
assisted and added to the com-
araderie and sisterhood.

The Fort Belvoir Officers Club,
overlooking the Potomac River, was
the site for the gala Rose Banquet
that afternoon. Installation chair-
man Louisa Visconti, XFI was an
enthusiastic toastmistress. Gamma
Alpha president Janet Haher wel-
comed the many guests, among
whom were members of the
Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and
Northern Virginia alumnae.

The Red Rose of AOFI was pre-
sented by: Helen McMahon, its
roots; Carmel Kaiser, its stem; Bun-

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. . . Two Chapters Are Installed April 22, 1978

1 Katherine Martin, An, ritual; and Gamma Alpha Colony and with the
Jeanne Thomas, B<t>, publicity. work and assistance provided to
: make the installation of Gamma A l -
Bouquets of roses and thanks are pha a long-remembered event for all
Bunny Baker, Regional Extension Of- extended to all the sisters who who was there.
ficer; Norma Ackel, International Presi- helped with the development of
dent; Janet Haher, Gamma Alpha presi-
dent; Jodi Santiago, colony adviser; Delta Phi Installed at South Carolina
Carmel Kaiser, Regional Director; and
Helen McMahon, Regional Vice Presi- By Lauren Goude, A<t> Meyer, Special Chapter Assistant;
dent, enjoy the Rose Banquet held dur- "September 24 was a big day for Carol Sommers, chapter adviser;
ing the installation weekend for Gam- A O r i s throughout the Southeast Valerie Evans, assistant chapter
ma Alpha. . . . a dream involving women of all adviser; Joan Hancock, pledge
ages, f r o m many different states and adviser; Annabelle Buchanan, rush
Sisters from Gamma Beta, Indiana Uni- collegiate chapters, had finally come adviser; Marcia Cassell, scholarship
versity of Pennsylvania, drove all night true. Delta Phi Chapter at the U n i - adviser; and Martha Hancock,
to participate in the initiation and in- versity of South Carolina was reacti- financial adviser.
stallation. Here they are presenting vated (TO DRAGMA, Winter
Gamma Alpha president, Janet Haher 1978)." April 24,1978 was an equal- The installation weekend of April
with a silver bowl. Colony adviser Jodi ly big day for these same people who 22 was filled w i t h activity. Joan
Santiago observes. worked to see the reactivation come MacCallum, International Executive
to its successful conclusion: installa- Board Director served as the install-
chapter relations; Karen Peterson, tion as an official collegiate chapter ing officer. Collegians from Gamma
0 n , pledge; Katherine Martin, A l l , of Alpha Omicron Pi. Sigma Chapter at Georgia State
ritual and scholarship; Tommy assisted w i t h the installation. That
Thomason, Z ^ , social; and Louisa Even before installation, the Delta evening the Rose Banquet was held.
Visconti, Xn, rush. Phi members worked diligently to Alumnae guests of the chapter who
become an integral part of the Greek spoke at the Rose Banquet were
The installation committee was: life at USC. In addition to the Carolyn Huey Harris, Past Interna-
Louisa Visconti, general and ban- challenging task of learning all tional President and present Inter-
quet chairman; Kathleen Camp- about Alpha Omicron Pi and what national Philanthropic Chairman;
anella, reception; Mary Converse, is entailed in chapter operations, Nancy Bettis, Regional Vice Presi-
flowers and gifts; Jacquelyn Din- Delta Phi pledges participated in dent; Susan Bloxham, Traveling
widdie, EA, banquet assistant; many activities sponsored by the Consultant; Kathy Chaffin, Re-
S u s a n L o o m i s , <t>A, p r i n t i n g ; Greek community. Phi Kappa Psi's gional Finance Officer; Charlotte
"Tiger Burn," a highlight of the Barnes, Regional Director; and Pat
USC-Clemson football game- Hardy, Regional Extension Officer.
Lambda Chi Alpha's canned food The weekend's activities concluded
drive, Sigma Nu's "Little 500," w i t h a tea for parents, campus
Greek Week, and "Carolina Cares," Greeks, and friends on the following
a Christmas charity, proved to be an day.
enjoyable and busy orientation into
Greek life for Delta Phi. Delta Phi charter members are:
Connice Alexander, Kristy Arnesen,
The colony also planned many ac- Allison Brown, Ann Collier, Karen
tivities on their own. Overnight par- Copeland, Beverly Cox, Deborah
ties . . . Wednesday night dinners Crumpler, Karen Davis, Jennifer
. . . Christmas formal . . . all Frank, Cynthia Fults, Lauren
helped to mold individual members Goude, Susan Hager, Chris
into a united colony. Humphrey, Nanci Langer, Tascha
Loeb, Jo McConnell, Laura McRae,
A n integral part of the colony's Virginia Peninger, A n n Salter,
growth was the guidance and sup- Lynne Taylor, Bettie Whitmire, and
port of the Columbia alumnae. Spe- Leigh Wofford.
cial recognition goes to Suzanne

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• of gifts which included a president's
ring, an engraved gavel, and a silver
m• punch bowl. Jeanne McClaran,
chapter adviser, presented special
4 awards.

I The chapter acknowledge several
women in appreciation for the time
The charter members of Delta Phi chapter at the University of South Carolina. and effort they contributed to the re-
activation. This group included
And still another! Ingrid Sheldon, BI~I; Karen Benning,
O i l ; and Pam Mooridian, OU., of
Omicron Pi Installed the Omicron Pi Corporation Board.
at Michigan Also recognized were Judy Tread-
well, Vice President of the A n n
By Sue Collins, OU the house presentable for installa- Arbor Alumnae chapter, and
To Dragma Reporter tion. Yet, throughout the excite- Carolyn Mitten, OU, reception as-
ment, we always set aside time sistant.
From strangers to sisters, pledges to devoted for special inspiration ses-
initiates, and a colony to a chapter, sions to remind us of the importance The following day, a reception
Omicron Pi at the University of of our upcoming initiation. held for the parents, friends, and
Michigan has come a long way. I n a distinguished campus guests
few short months, we have made Finally on September 9, 1978, wrapped up a busy installation
improvements i n the house, organ- Omicron Pi was formally initiated weekend.
ized our meetings, survived that and installed with International
first formal rush (much to our o w n President Norma Ackel, KQ, serv- Since our installation, three wom-
amazement) and happily welcomed ing as the installing officer. A l u m - en, Jeanne McClaran, chapter
our new pledges. Reactivation of the nae became big sisters, and members adviser; Teri Elliott, SCA; and
chapter didn't happen overnight, from neighboring chapters assisted Denise Hembree, TC, have been es-
however; and we certainly didn't do in the initiation which was followed pecially helpful in supporting and
it alone! by a luncheon. guiding us.

Several ambitious alumnae began Barbara Zolnierczak, Bn, Re- The installation committee
investigating the possibility of reac- gional Extension Officer, welcomed deserves special thanks for its
tivating Omicron Pi long before everyone to a Rose Banquet held efforts. It consisted of Pam Moora-
Omicron Pi's present members that evening. The Red Rose of Alpha dian, Judy Buley, B<t>; Cynthia W i t -
suspected a thing. After the Panhel- Omicron Pi was presented by: Barb ten, O i l ; Lois Billig 0 T , Jeanne Mc-
lenic gave their enthusiastic ap- Hunt, 4>A, Regional Vice Presi- Claran, Jane Stitt, and Mary Jarret.
proval for AOn to recolonize, the dent—its roots; Charlene Potter, BT, Guests whose presence and support
plans began to materialize. We were Regional Director—its stem; Teri were appreciated include Phyllis
rushed, given bids, and pledged in Elliott, K K , Special Chapter Assist- Westerman, P, International Vice
February. Preparations for initiation ant—its foliage; Denise Hembree, President/Development; Nancy
were soon under way. After moving X A , Traveling Consultant —its Moyer McCain, P, Carolyn Katz,
into the house this fall, the colony buds; and Norma Ackel, its beauty. XX, Regional Finance Officer, and
spent one last frenzied week making especially the collegians of Phi
Mary Jarret, On, gifts chairper- Upsilon, Beta Phi, and Theta Psi.
son, presided over the presentation
The new initiated members are
Janeen Ellis, president; Susan Hay,
vice president, Lisa Dahlquist, rush
chairperson; Dina Horwitz, chapter
relations chairperson; Kay Dreyer,
treasurer; Roberta Beauchamp, cor-
responding secretary; Linda Travis,
Panhellenic delegate; JoAnne Socia,
social chairperson; Jeanette Poulick,
special projects chairperson; Celia
Coquillard, fraternity education of-
ficer; Herminia Perez, philanthropic
chairperson; Lisa Gold, assistant
treasurer; Maria Hebert, historian;
Vicky Perpich, public relations;
Mary Dreisig, alumnae relations;
Claire Lonstein, activities and intra-
murals chairperson; Ruth Pickett,
house manager; and Sue Collins, re-
porter, TO DRAGMA.

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A O n on the move in Texas dent; Barbara Kramer (Raymond),
Regional Extension Officer; Melanie
Upsilon Lambda Becomes Our Doyle (Edgar), Regional Director;
Newest Collegiate Chapter Sharon Speer (Douglas), Houston
Alumnae Chapter; Jill Romero, a
i collegian from Alpha Omicron;
Carla Culotta, vice president of Kap-
r pa Tau; Susan Bloxham, past TC;
and Susan Duggins, SCA.
7"he charter members of Upsilon Lambda chapter at the University of Texas-San Antonio.
That evening the traditional Rose
By Joyce McDonald International President, Norma Banquet was held at the FrostBank
Public Relations Chairman A c k e l , on N o v e m b e r 18. The Plaza Club. Dinah Gaines served as
weekend was packed full of activi- the Toastmistress, and Dean Dora
When on A p r i l 25, 1978 the first ties. The night before the installa- Grossenbacher, UTSA Dean of Stu-
members of Upsilon Alpha colony tion a pot luck supper was hosted by dents, welcomed AOFl to campus
were pledged at University of Texas- chapter adviser, 'Marie Cooper on behalf of the university. Also at
San Antonio, A O f l returned to Tex- (William). The collegians enter- this time, the new chapter received
as on the collegiate level! O n that tained the guests with their very gifts from several groups and indi-
day, four girls were pledged as the successful rush skit, "The AOLl viduals.
colony members. Through much Time Machine." Not to be left out,
work and effort and the support of the alumnae presented their own The festivities concluded on Sun-
alumnae, fourteen more girls were skit, "The Founders in Heaven." day w i t h a Reception given at the
pledged before formal rush began Oak Hills Country Club. Receiving
this past August. After a fantastic After a luncheon at the Oak Hills the guests were Norma Ackel, Dr.
formal rush, the colony was ready to Country Club, the formal installa- Patricia Graham, Assistant Dean of
accept the honor and responsibility tion took place. Assisting the Presi- Students, Dean Dora Grossen-
of being an installed chapter of A l - dent were Ginger Banks, Interna- bacher, Jane Duckworth, Executive
pha Omicron Pi. tional Vice President of Operations; Assistant to the Dean of Students;
Jo Beth Hetlin (Hugh), Executive Cynthia Ruhnke, chapter president;
The fourth installation of a colle- Board Director; Grace LaMarca Marie Cooper, chapter adviser;
giate chapter in less than a year, (Anthony), Regional Vice Presi- Grace LaMarca, and Melanie Doyle.
Upsilon Lambda was installed by
The charter members are Elaine
Marie Coronado, T o n i Jo Crist,
Jeanette Elizabeth Flores, Nancy
Susan Gutierrez, secretary; Cynthia
A n n Henderson, Priscilla Jean Ingle,
Ann Louise Kelly, vice president;
Sandara A n n Meyer, Anne Michelle
Mora, Cathy Lee Patteson, Leigh
Alison Perry, Frances Marie Qui-
jano, treasurer; Roberta Jean Q u i n -
tana, Tisa Marie Ramsey, Cynthia
Marie Ruhnke, president; Susana
Marie Saenz, Cynthia Elaine
Sawyer, Audrey Louise Schaeffer,
Vicki Marie Smith, Susan Delaina
Sonney, Cheryl Lynn Stuckey, Joan
Elizabeth Tracy, and Deborah Lee
Zoller. Associate members initiated
into the chapter were Suzanne
Adams (C.F.), Jeannie Brinkley
(Wallace), Elissa Diane Denk, Cecile
Lind (Patrick), Connie Hilley (Van),
and Debbie Knight (B.D.). The first
pledges of the chapter are Melissa
Mathews and Rhoda Danziger.

Marie Cooper served as the gener-
al chairman for the installation. She
was assisted by Diane Siple, Ritual
chairman; Joyce McDonald
(Robert), banquet; and Dot War-
rington (Gary), reception.

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Tuscaloosa ft
Alumnae Chapter
Installed !

By Marie Barrett Carney, A Installing Officer, Patsy Cox, and the charter members of the Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chap-
Formal i n s t a l l a t i o n of the ter—Seated: Patsy Cox, Joy McNees Lambert, Amy Bartlett Laird. Standing: Patricia Row-
Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chapter took land Compton, Marie Barrett Carney, Kathy Lundberg Clements, Catherine Chancey
place at the Alpha Delta chapter Crafton, Donna Byrd Giles, Elaine Wills Graves, Sheryl Sand Baggett, and Angie Camp
house on September 7, 1978. Patsy Morrow.
Cox, Regional Director, was the in-
stalling officer. After the ceremony, v.-
the alumnae hosted a dessert recep-
tion for the initiates and pledges of \
Alpha Delta. Alpha Delta presented
a donation to the Alma C. Stephen- 1•
son Memorial Scholarship Fund. As
an alumna, the late Mrs. Stephenson •
gave of her time and talent to
strengthen Alpha Delta and Alpha i
Omicron Pi. The maintenance of
this scholarship is to be one of the f1
main projects of the Tuscaloosa
alumnae. Annually, this scholarship Helping with the Northwest Arkansas installation were Grace Cascio LaMarca, Regional
w i l l be presented to a deserving Vice President VII: Toni Thompson Turpen, alumnae president: Jane Kenner Hoffman, Re-
member of the Alpha Delta Chapter. gional Director: and Melanie Nixon Doyle, Regional Director.

The activities which eventually N.W. Arkansas "Alums" Installed
culminated i n our being installed as
an official alumnae chapter of Alpha By Jane Kenner Hoffman, K A son Niemiec, N I , treasurer;
Omicron Pi began almost a year ago Regional Director Geraldine Baucum Biggs, O; Joyce
when a small group of concerned Yvonne Hailey, NO; Linda
alumnae, spearheaded by Joy Mc- Region VII added another alumnae Thompson Slinkard, I O ; Sarah
Nees Lambert and Donna Byrd chapter to its roll with the installa- Kline McBride, A O ; Gladys Alger
Giles, met at the Alpha Delta chap- tion of the Northwest Arkansas Nobb, B ; Elaine Lehysinger
ter house to discuss forming an Alumnae Chapter August 5, 1978. O l s z e w s k i , QQ; and M a r t h a -
alumnae chapter in the area. When Regional Vice President Grace Katherine Erickson Taylor, T.
other alumnae in the area were con- LaMarca served as the installing of-
tacted, they responded enthusi- ficer. Also attending the installation
astically. were Melanie Nixon Doyle, Re-
Charter members of the chapter gional Director, who was instru-
As Regional Meeting approached, are Toni Thompson Turpen, A A, mental in the new chapter's found-
we voted on our chapter by-laws president; Agnes Bondy Walters, ing; Jane Kenner Hoffman, Regional
and budget. We also elected the fol- A B , vice president; Betty Moore Director; and several Little Rock
lowing officers: Joy McNees Lam- Stuart, A O , secretary; Janice Ander- alumnae and area collegians.
bert, A A , president; Amy Bartlett
Laird, AA, vice president; Cindy
McManus, A A , secretary; and
Angie Camp Morrow, T A , treas-
urer.

The officers of Region III were of
great assistance in expediting our
installation. We wish to thank them
for their help, diligence, and confi-
dence.

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Rafting the Colorado: A Dream

By Helen McMahon,P
Region I Vice President

EDITOR'S NOTE: Helen McMahon, P, Vice President for Region 1, works at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Muse-
um. In "The Spotlight's on Region I" (TO DRAGMA, Winter '78), one learned that for Helen " . . . after visiting the Grand Canyon this
summer, rafting the Colorado River has become a goal . . . "

Floating down the Colorado River openness, but soon discovered that People will tell you about the
on the pontoon raft, snuggled tight- the openness left an unobstructed spectacular Grand Canyon sunrises,
ly in my life jacket, my head was view of the magnificence that would but it is the night sky that is a
swiveling to capture the surround- boggle our senses every day. wonder. The stars elbow each other
ing pinkness of Marble Canyon. The for space, and they sparkle even
silent softness was suddenly broken We were each given three items of more resplendently i n the blackness.
by a roaring sound and the cry of "luggage:" two silvery water-tight Lying on top of my sleeping bag
"white water —rapid position every- rubber bags, one for our sleeping watching orbiting satellites and fall-
one!" The raft bucked like a bronco bag, mattress, and ground cover and ing stars, I wished I knew more
let out of the gate; it groaned and the other one for our clothing (we about astronomy. I found myself
moaned and twisted as it lurched were all unbelieving at the space we waking every hour, not minding it
head-on into the waves crashing had to spare). The other piece of because I w o u l d watch the light
over us and blanketing us w i t h 50° f r o m the f u l l moon cascade d o w n
water. With the mystery, anxiety, r the canyon walls. The quiet stillness
and excitement of that first rapid was broken only by the orchestrat-
over, I couldn't help but recall a "luggage" was an ammo can which ing sound of the river rising during
passage f r o m River Running by held our camera (and if the camera the night.
Verne Huser: "Once launched a was small like mine, the can also
boating party cannot turn back or held sun tan lotion, blistex, drinking Day Two: We stopped for one of
escape up the vertical walls. This cup, shirt, brush, waterproof river many hikes into the side canyons.
fateful commitment kindles an guidebook, poncho, but not the The canyons offered endless, differ-
electric air of excitement and kitchen sink!) ing vistas and challenges. They
suspense among the adventurers spelled variety i n name —Clear
and welds them together i n the ca- After 20 miles and 10 rapids, we Creek, Havasu, Shinumo, Matka-
maraderie of sharing an encounter pulled shivering into our first camp- tambia, Blacktail —and i n topog-
with an elemental force." WE WERE site which was enclosed in a narrow raphy—streams, jagged rocks,
ON OUR WAY! high-walled canyon. fossils, salt stalactites, Indian ruins,
and swamps. We even tossed a fris-
Day One: A t 6 a.m. on an August bee i n the famous Red Wall Cavern.
Saturday, the expedition party of 24
Smithsonian Associates (ages rang- Bikini and tennis shoes may not
ing from 16-64) boarded the bus to be the hiker's standard u n i f o r m but
share a nine-day venture. During it was my costume-of-the-day. In
the six hour ride f r o m Las Vegas to wet slippery tennis shoes, we
Lees Ferry, we began to put names learned to ford a rushing stream by
and faces together and exchange straddling rock walls, to get to the
information about ourselves, but top of a cliff without footholds, and
our minds were preoccupied by the to glide over jagged rocks. There
upcoming event —our voyage were times when I wondered how I
through the Grand Canyon. The was going to get back d o w n having
group also included two boatmen somehow gotten myself up and
who took loving care of us affording over.
a life style of rugged luxury and
teaching us geology, river history, Day Four: This was BRD (Big Rap-
and ecology. id Day) meaning the 19 named rap-
ids ahead of us were all rated by our
As we helped load the two rafts, guidebook over "5" (on a difficulty
we kept gazing at the unprotective scale of 1-10). We soon developed
our o w n rating systems" so many

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ome True ence of " r u n n i n g Lava." I , along from the most splendorous vantage
with my raftmates, felt exhilerated point —the Colorado River. The
white knuckles, so many verses of having successfully run the world's opulent panorama before us each
"Nearer My God to Thee," and fastest navigable rapid. It was a day, the uniqueness of being totally
various tones of shrieks, grunts, and triumphant occasion calling for immersed in the environment, and
cries. I chose this day to share one of champagne toasts, but we happily the genuine camaraderie that devel-
the two shotgun positions (forward settled for Coors and Sprite. oped among the participants became
position) in the raft and dressed ac- a glorious, almost spiritual experi-
cordingly. Poncho over swim suit, Throughout the journey, we ence.
canvas hat, and white gloves. It was never ceased being impressed by the
truly a day I shall never forget, and awesome scenery which totally en- There are reports of banning the
the names of the rapids will always gulfed us. Thoreau once urged: "let motorized rafts from the river in a
remain etched in my memory—es- us spend one day as deliberately as few years. I feel this will deprive
pecially "Hermit." Hermit treated nature." Our entire trip reflected the many people from an experience
my face and body to five consecutive essence of his suggestion. We truly they otherwise would not have. The
pounding waves with no breathing believed we were in a fantasyland small non-motorized rafts and
space in between. W i t h the shock until the dousing of icy waves dories hold only 4-6 people. The
soon over, I shivered a bit, shook the w o u l d always bring us back to re- trips take 18-22 days, and there is
water from the pockets in my ality. We learned to keep warm by much more physical involvement
poncho, stretched my limbs to let dressing sparingly to let the warm required. The commercial compan-
the warm air dry them, and shared air quickly dry limbs and body. We ies do a splendid job. They carefully
laughing asides as I prepared for the never felt danger—the large rafts adhere to the National Park Service
next rapid. By the time we pulled and the skills of the boatmen kept us regulations and take great pride in
into camp that evening, I was very safe and secure. keeping the campsites clean and in
ready to hang my poncho, hat, imparting to their passengers
shoes, gloves, and me to dry—feel- Nine days, 280 miles, and 200 knowledge of the river, the canyon,
ing I w o u l d never be dry again. We rapids later we emerged from the and the importance of the natural
all learned to accept, but never Grand Canyon at Pierce's Ferry at environment.
adjust, to the icy water from the Lake Mead k n o w i n g we had seen
rapids. the most magnificent wonder of the Would I do it again? I've said a
world but had accomplished this second river trip would be anti-
Day Seven: Lava Falls was con- climatic. But the canyon beauty is so
sidered to be the most monstrous vast and changing, the geology and
obstacle of the river. The anticipa- botany so fascinating, the river so
tion of this challenge over six days challenging, that hearing there is a
brought butterflies to everyone's vacancy on a dory trip next year, I
stomach. We approached it around say hesitantly, "I've already been
10 a.m., and our introduction was there and have seen it . . . " But
the crescendo of the roaring water what 1 have learned is: one never
filling the canyon. We disembarked does it all or sees it all.
and climbed the cliff to check out the
rapid. We were struck by the enor- 15
mity of the churning muddy water
as it circled the 30 foot hole and
spread wide and long. We were told
that the massive volume of water
moves the rafts swiftly through the
rapid. The famous quote from Major
Powell, leader of the first expedition
of the river through the canyon in
1896, as he first saw Lava Falls is
very apt: "What a conflict of water
and fire there must have been
there."

Again, I perched shotgun position
to get the full impact and full experi-

New Leaders Accept th

Carolyn Katz, RFO II Elaine Smith, REO VI

Carolyn Weschrob Katz was pledged and initiated into Being active in AOFI is not new to Elaine Pruett Smith,
Sigma Chi chapter of Hartwick College in Oneonta, New elected this summer to serve Region V I as Regional Ex-
York. I n 1956, Carolyn received her bachelor of science tension Officer. Since her collegiate days w i t h Iota Alpha
in chemistry. Presently, she and husband Mort, a re- chapter at Idaho State where she earned a B.A. i n history
search chemist for E. I . DuPont, and their three boys, education, Elaine has been involved in the Pocatello
Ken, 12; Randy, 9; and Gordon, 7, live i n Columbus, Alumnae chapter as well as holding various positions i n
Ohio. A O n . Some of the positions she has held include corpo-
ration board director, Regional Meetings Chairman,
Carolyn lists her occupation as "housewife, etc." AOFI Panhellenic adviser at ISU, and Regional Director.
"Etc." includes volunteering at her boys' schools, serv-
ing as a den leader for Cub Scouts, and being an assistant Panhellenic involvement has also played a big part i n
den leader coach for the Cub Scouts. Elaine's activities. I n addition to serving as AOFI Pan-
hellenic adviser at ISU, Elaine is a charter member of the
Besides her responsibility as the new Regional Finance Southeast Idaho Alumnae Panhellenic.
Officer for Region II, Carolyn is also active i n the Colum-
bus Alumnae Chapter. Another community activity in Presently, Elaine is the Pocatello Branch president of
w h i c h Carolyn is involved is the Central Ohio Arthritis the American Association of University Women. This
Foundation; she is on the board of directors for the or- year she also is a volunteer at KGBL (PBS television sta-
ganization. tion) and is a PTA head room mother.

In Carolyn's "spare time," crafts, bowling, and bridge Elaine has a number of other interests which she likes
are favorite hobbies. to pursue when time permits. When she can f i n d time
from being "mother, wife, chauffeur," AOFI and A A U W
volunteer, Elaine is busy w i t h special concerns such as
ERA. Hobbies are reading, needlepoint, biking, hiking,
and snowmobiling.

Elaine's husband, Rich, is a recreational vehicle and
mobile home salesman and manager. Elaine and Rich
have t w o children, Camille, a first grader, and Kirk, 3.

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Carolyn Weschrob Katz W
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Elaine Pruett Smith

hallenge of a Growing Fraternity

Jean Sells, RD I Mary Williams, RFO IV

Our newest Regional Director is Jean Marcy Sells, Z. Jean Elected this summer at Region EV's meeting at Purdue,
was appointed by Helen McMahon, Regional Vice Presi- Mary McCammon Williams, <P, is the new Regional
dent for Region I to serve as RD for two collegiate chap- Finance Officer. Born in King City, Missouri, Mary trav-
ters, Beta Tau and Gamma, and seven alumnae chapters, eled to the University of Kansas where she earned a
Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Greater Portland, Southern bachelor of fine arts with a major in illustration. After
Connecticut, Albany, and Boston. working a year w i t h Hallmark Cards and an advertising
agency in Kansas City, Mary returned to K U to do grad-
Jean graduated f r o m the University of Nebraska i n uate w o r k i n design. While there, she met her husband
1972 w i t h a bachelor of science in physical education. Bob who was i n law school. They moved to Blooming-
Presently, Jean, husband Arthur, their children Alyssa, 4 ton, Illinois after they were married.
and Aaron, 1, live i n Framingham, Massachusetts. Hob-
bies for Jean include reading, needlepoint, snow skiing, Mary's present occupation? " A l l the usual things
tennis, and traveling. Serving as the president of the mothers of kids (Jennifer, 12; Steven, 9, and Eric, 4) go
chapter AF, P.E.O. Sisterhood also keeps her busy. through. Taxi service, assistant den leader for Cub
Scouts, badge consultant for Cadette Girls Scouts, PTA
About her new position in A O n , Jean says: " I ' m look- board member, and volunteer for most everything the
ing forward to meeting all the girls in my two collegiate children are involved in. I also serve on the County Day
chapters and my seven alumnae chapters. Everyone has Care Center Board an am a member of PEO. I keep a
been most helpful, and I feel that I ' m learning a little small freelance commercial art business going and try to
everyday." help with special art projects for the children and school.
A sizeable amount of my time is spend w i t h the Beta
Lambda chapter at Illinois Weslyan and the Blooming-
ton-Normal Alumnae chapter. I served as corporation
board president for two years and am still financial
adviser. Our whole family enjoys the out of doors, hik-
ing and sports, history, and generally the world around
us. I suppose m y motto w o u l d be something like—
there's something worthwhile to be accomplished i n
every day, so make the most of each one."

•1

Jean Marcy Sells

Mary McCammon Williams

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A reflection of progress. . .

The SCA Program Yesterday and

By Becky Montgomery, K n dents were sought out as well as name of the program to the Special
Editor T O D R A G M A graduate students. At this time, di- Chapter Assistant program. The
rection to the girls who accepted a change of name was much more
What does an S C A do? Susan Dug- position was minimal, and the role than just a matter of semantics; it
gins, A T , second-year S C A for of these girls was that of a "guid- was indicative of the new direction
Upsilon Alpha, sums up the duties ance counselor." that the program was to take. "Spe-
of an S C A with another question: cial Chapter Assistant" implies an
"How about everything?" SCA, In the original program, it was the active involvement in the chapter
translated from AOU shorthand, responsibility of the chapter to ap- operations as opposed to the passive
means Special Chapter Assistant, ply for a Graduate Counselor for the counseling role connoted' by "Grad-
and a Special Chapter Assistant is a year. This request had to be pre- uate Counselor."
recent A O I l graduate working sented to the Executive Committee
intensively with one of our colle- jointly by the chapter, the advisory Even with the new direction of
giate chapters while attending grad- committee, corporation board, and the program, its potential was still
uate school. And, as Susan says, the Regional Director. After the re- unrecognized in the early 70's: Only
"working with a collegiate chapter" quest was filed, the Graduate Coun- a few chapters had been fortunate
entails "everything!" selor Chairman and the Regional enough to have SCAs, and the re-
Director worked together to try to sults had not been as good as had
This year seven women, three provide the chapter with the assist- been anticipated. The chapters did
"veterans" and four "rookies," ac- ance they needed. not know what was expected of
cepted the challenge of being Special
Chapter Assistants for A O n . It's The change in name (of the program) was much more
hard to imagine that this program than just a matter of semantics; it was indicative of
could have grown so much so rap- the new direction the program was to take.
idly. Still young, the program has its
roots in the late 60's when it began Minimal direction was given to them or how to utilize the expertise
under the name of the Graduate both the counselor and the chapter that had been sent to them for a
Counselor program. The journey after the details of getting a coun- year, and the SCAs, untrained as
from the Graduate Counselor pro^ selor for the chapter were finalized. they were, did not reaily know
gram of the late 60's to the Special The counselor had no formal train- where to begin to help the chapters
Chapter Assistant program of the ing as such, and the chapter was with whom they were suppose to
late 70's is representative of the pro- given only slight information on live and work.
gress A O I l has made in the total what was expected of them. In 1970,
Chapter Assistance program; this the list of mutual responsibilities of We were learning that just be-
journey truly reflects "AOfl on the the chapter and counselor included cause a girl was a member of a very
move . . . " the counselor being made to feel a strong chapter that it did not
part of the chapter, becoming ac- guarantee that she would know
; The Graduate Counselor program quainted with the chapter's back- how to help a chapter who needed
was "established to be one of the ground, attending meetings, and assistance in improving its chapter
most vital helps to particular chap- setting goals. for the chapter. The operations. With this realization, it
ters with special needs in securing counselor was also expected to work was decided to experiment with giv-
current information and instruc- closely with the chapter president, ing SCAs training comparable to
tions that are important to the de- chapter adviser, and Regional Direc- that Traveling Consultants receive
velopment of beneficial programs." tor as well as sending written re- before they begin their year of trav-
However, for the first few years, lit- ports to the Regional Vice President,' eling for the Fraternity. So, in
tle was written of this program. Chairman of Graduate Counselors, August of 1973, Gayle Cook Colvert,
From the spring of 1968 through the and the Regional Director. an S C A for Pi chapter, was brought
winter of 1971, advertisement of the to Nashville for training with the
program appeared periodically in It was the fall of 1972 when one of 1973-74 TCs. The result was fan-
TO DRAGMA. Mildred Hall the first of many major changes that tastic!
Sweeder, A T , Executive Secretary was to be made in the program
for 1967-69 was responsible for occurred. Janie Linebaugh Calla- The potential for improvement in
sending information about the pro- way, O, who was then Administra- the total Chapter Assistance pro-
gram to interested persons. In 1970- tive Vice President, changed the gram through the training of Special
71, the focus of the program Chapter Assistants was discovered
changed somewhat as transfer stu^-

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Today with all its difficulties and triumphs year while she works toward a
has done much to strengthen my masters in computer science. What
through this experiment, and since love for A O n and my belief in the does it mean to Gayle to be an SCA?
that time, each year has seen im- traditions and concepts upon which "This is a hard question to answer
provement over the last. It has been A O n was founded. I believe in the as it's difficult to sum it up. I guess
in this biennium we have really seen spirit of A O n as our Founders you could say that I am a resource
the program blossom. "The SCA knew it. I give to A O n in the hope I person who is here when the chap-
program is a super concept that can share this with others." ter wants some suggestions or guid-
grew almost faster than we could ance. It's like being a live-in adviser
handle," states Ginger Banks, Inter- T e n Elliott is one of two SCAs . . . being an S C A to me is helping
national Vice President/Operations. working with brand new AOn the chapter get on its feet and grow
"I'm really excited about this pro- chapters. Teri, the SCA for Omicron in a positive direction. As they say,
gram,"- Ginger continues. "Each Pi chapter at the University of Mich- 'Rome wasn't built in a day,' and
year we come closer to realizing its igan, is a Bremen, Indiana, native. A that applies here. It takes time, and
potential. This year we have the best 1978 graduate of Ball State Univer- you need the chapter's cooperation.
of both worlds by having the experi- sity in Muncie, Indiana, Teri You cannot be effective unless they
ence of our returning SCAs and the majored in political science and want to help themselves . . . Being
fresh insight of our first year SCAs." urban and regional studies. One of an S C A is a good opportunity if
her biggest contributions to her you're considering graduate school.
The challenge to keep up with the chapter, Kappa Kappa, was serving You have the chance to help another
growth of this vital program is al- as the chairman for their famous A O n chapter get going in the right
most as great as the challenge that Basketball Marathon for Arthritis. direction and that helps A O I I as a
the seven young women who are Teri shares her feelings about what whole be stronger."
our SCAs for 1978-79 have accepted. is means to be an S C A in this way:
Who can better describe the respon- " 'Give me a fish, and I will eat for Returning for one more semester
sibility of what they have under- today; teach me to fish, and I will eat to Alpha Pi chapter at Florida State
taken than they themselves? for a lifetime.' I think this ancient University, Susan Guenzler is com-
proverb is an excellent summation pleting the requirements for a
Susan Duggins is one of three sec- of an SCA's job—not to do, but to masters in music. Susan, the 1977
ond-year SCAs. Susan is working teach; not to solve problems by her- Perry Award winner, graduated
with Upsilon Alpha chapter at the self, but to teach problem solving, from Illinois Wesleyan University
University of Arizona in Tucson not to merely lead, but to develop with a bachelor's degree in music
while taking graduate classes in po- leaders, and never, never to stop education. In addition to serving
litical science and management. learning about AOI~I, about others, Beta Lambda as president for two
Practical experience in chapter and about herself . . . A n SCA is years, Susan also was involved in
operations has augmented the train- also a big sister, a nurse, a mom, a Panhellenjc and was the A O n rep-
ing Susan received before going to referee, a police-woman, and a cry- resentative on the Homecoming
the chapter. Susan served her chap- ing shoulder, not to mention a stu- Court in 1977. O n being an SCA,
ter, Lambda Tau at Northeastern dent in her own right. I'm grateful Susan says: " I am going to miss the
Louisiana University, as pledge class to A O n for giving me this position fantastic work as an SCA with A l -
historian, a member of the Ritual of leadership, and hope my con- pha Pi; I love every girl here and
committee and chapter relations tribution now and in the future can everyone who has helped this chap-
committee, and chapter president. help this organization continue to ter grow in many ways. This experi-
Among the many things Susan has become stronger." ence will be a treasured memory
accomplished as an S C A are: re-
cruitment and training of an eight " 'Give me a fish, and I will eat for today; teach me to
member corporation board, recruit- fish, and I will eat for a lifetime.'. . . This ancient prov-
ment and training of chapter erb is an excellent summation of an SCA's job . . . "
advisers, and training chapter of-
ficers. "As far as how I feel about the Gayle Fitzpatrick graduated with . . . I believe I have grown much
whole thing, it's been fantastic. It a B.S. in business administration more than Alpha Pi! One of the
has. provided me with one of the from Oregon State University. pledges wrote me a note the other
best experiences of my life. I've met Active in Alpha Rho since she was a day that said: 'It's hard for me to
new people, lived in a totally pledge, Gayle was the pledge class understand why girls pledge other
different environment and most im- treasurer, chapter treasurer, chapter sororities after passing through
portant of all had a chance to dis- president, corporation board mem- A O n . The love here is so tremen-
cover what I really believed in as far ber, and Regional Meetings chair- dously strong and evident. . . ' I b e -
as Alpha Omicron Pi was con- man. Gayle moved south from her lieve that if I even have been a small
cerned. This past year and a half hometown of Portland, Oregon to part of that beautiful observation as
work with C h i Alpha chapter at the an S C A I have passed on the true
University of California-Davis this meaning of our Fraternity."

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In

Memorium
Josephine
Dorweiler
1909-1978

Six of the 1978- 79 SCAs posed for this picture at the Nu Omicron Lodge at Vanderbilt Uni-
Teri
versity when they were in Nashville for training this past August: Gayle Fitzpatrick,

Elliott, Kris Weinhold, Cindy Walker, Janice McDonald, and Susan Duggins.

Another 1978 graduate of Oregon great deal alike . . . This oppor- It is w i t h deep sorrow that To Drag-
State University, Janice McDonald, tunity has also given me the oppor- ma reports the loss f r o m our sisterly
is now the SCA for Chi Delta chap- tunity to again meet and work with ranks of our beloved Jo Dorweiler.
ter at the University of Colorado, many unique individuals, widening
Boulder. Janice is working toward a my circle of AOn friends. In addi- Jo was born July 23, 1909. She
graduate degree in business. While tion, the program enables me to con- died Wednesday, October 4, 1978 at
an undergraduate, Janice was the re- tinue my education which is a very her home i n Edina, Minnesota. She
cording secretary, executive vice important goal at present. (Cindy is was married to Louis C. Dorweiler
president, and "in-house artist" for pursuing a masters in business ad- who pre-deceased her. He was an
Alpha Rho chapter. This past sum- ministration.) When I was an attorney, who for many, many years
mer, Janice received Region VI's undergraduate, AOn opened many was the legal advisor for the Minne-
Outstanding Collegiate Leadership doors for me; doors that would have sota State Legislature. No children
award. According to Janice, an SCA remained shut if I had not been i n - were born of the marriage.
is "a live-in resource person. I enjoy volved in sorority. N o w I feel it is
working with the girls. I feel that my turn to do the giving." Jo's official record w i t h AOn
helping to establish a living, work- began as an adviser to Tau Chapter
ing, growing atmosphere is very Kris Weinhold has returned for a at the University of Minnesota. She
worthwhile. The girls of Chi Delta second year to Beta Rho chapter at was elected as our National Vice-
have been super about making me the University of Montana in President at the Colorado conven-
feel a part of their very beautiful and Missoula. Specializing in reading, tion i n 1951. She succeeded Jacinta
close-knit home . . . I can only hope Kris hopes to complete her masters L. Talbot as National President at
that the chapter w i l l gain as much this year. A native of St. Louis and a the Memphis convention in 1953.
f r o m my stay as I am . . . " graduate of Central Missouri State,
Kris earned a bachelors degree in Jo and I roomed together at many
Helping one of our newest chap- elementary education. While a col- conventions over a period of many
ters, Delta Pi at the University of legian at Delta Pi chapter, she served years, and I can verify that she never
South Carolina, become an efficient- as chapter president. H o w does she wavered in her devotion to her
ly functioning chapter of A O n is feel about her role as an SCA? sorority, locally or nationally. In her
the job of its SCA, Cindy Walker. "Being an SCA is a really excellent latter years, Jo was afflicted w i t h a
Cindy is f r o m Delta Delta chapter at opportunity. By being at a chapter serious health probelm. Notwith-
A u b u r n University where she for a whole year, you have the standing this handicap, she trav-
majored in marketing. Very active opportunity to really see results elled widely and took an unflagging
in her own chapter, Cindy was the happen. This programs allows for interest in her sorority to the end of
fraternity education chairman, as- you to not only meet many, many her career.
sistant rush chairman, and presi- AOn sisters, but also to see a
dent. About her position, she says, different part of the country. In In her passing, A O f l loses one of
"Everyday I am confronted with a addition to all of these benefits, you its dearest and most stalwart
new job or challenge in addition to also have the opportunity to con- devotees. We w i l l miss you, Jo.
my regular routine. I now realize tinue your schooling. In short, it's a
that no two campuses, Greek sys- fantastic opportunity!" Sincerely,
tems, or even AOFI chapters are a Jacinta L. Talbot, f l

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Alpha Chi Hosts One Day
Kentucky State Day a Year
Is Ours
By Rhonda Jarboe, A X cheers and some of their favorite
By Gwen Everetts Lee, P
What do you have when you put songs. Chairman of RT&J
100 A O r i s together in 1 room to
sing, talk, and just have an all After the workshops, Alpha Chi This year we celebrate our eightv-
around good time? hosted the girls to a buffet dinner in second birthday. We are well aware
our student center. Sue Lewis, A d - that many of you have already said,
You have an A O f ! State Day!!! ministrative Director from AOn "Happy Birthday" to AOFI while
And that is what the Alpha Chi Central Office, and Kathy Watson, others of you have yet to say "Hap-
chapter at Western Kentucky. Uni- Panhellenic advisor from Western py Birthday," but the important
versity in Bowling Green, Ky. held were the guest speakers. thing is that you say it! Throughout
Sept. 30 on their campus. Many the year, we do many things in the
initiates and pledges traveled from Afterwards, there was an open name of Alpha Omicron Pi, but one
all over the state to join in the activi- house at the Alpha Chi apartment. day a year, one anniversary a year,
ties. Some of the girls spent the night we need to pause and think back to
with Western girls before starting the time when four young women
Each chapter contributed ideas on the long trip back to their schools. planted a seed, nurtured it, watched
rush skits and procedures, cheers, it grow into a lovely rose, and then
songs, and retreats.' Alpha Chi By the end of the day, everyone left us w i t h a heritage to preserve
actives hosted workshops on rituals, was tired but we all could not help that rose by being sure that its canes
chapter relations, rush, and panhel- but feeling good inside. Everyone were sturdy enough to produce
lenic. had gotten to meet the sisters they healthy shoots that could be trans-
had always heard about but never planted and flourish.
The Delta Omega chapter of Mur- met. State Day had made Kentucky
ray State University acted out their AOFls feel a little closer to one Once a year we need to really
rush skit set to the story of "Bye Bye another, and we had become crawl inside our Ritual and take it
Birdie." The Morehead chapter, apart word by word, promise by
Omega Xi, taught everyone their friends. A n d that is what AOIl is all promise, symbol by symbol and
really learn what makes AOFI tick
about! and in turn what makes us tick. We
need to renew our realization that
Helping to make Kentucky State Day a big success were Lynne Rousseau, rush adviser; w i t h i n each phrase of our Ritual lies
Karen a guide for our daily living. The
Lisa Berry, chapter president; Sue Lewis. Central Office Administrative Director; keystone of Alpha Omicron Pi is the
reflection of its members in the
Towell, Regional Director: and Rachel Allen, chapter adviser. world about us.

Once a year we need to reflect on
how these four young women,
devoted to hope and a purpose, were
given the courage and the guidance
to found an organization that would
extend a loving quality of friendship
into a useful and enduring bond for
others who would and could accept
their requirements of devotion and
self g i v i n g . It was to be, they
planned, not just another member-
ship but a fellowsliip for serviceable
love.

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Grants Awarded for Arthritis Research

When we selected the Frontier membership, this past November, Stanford in 1974 and a bachelors of
Nursing Service i n Kentucky as our we were able to donate $15,000 science in biology f r o m University
national philanthropy in 1931, A l - more to research. of California, San Diego, i n 1969.
pha Omicron Pi became one of the
first fraternities to have a national One of the grants was awarded by Dr. Candace Cragen McCombs,
philanthropy. As our membership 'the Executive Board to Dr. Sharyn Ph.D., is the other recipient of a
grew, the need to have a philanthro- Marie Walker, Ph.D. Dr. Walker, of grant from AOn. Interestingly
py that mirrored the expanding Lajolla, California, is a postdoctoral enough, Dr. McCombs is also hav-
scope of o u r organization was fellow at the Scripts Clinic and Re- ing her research partially funded by
obvious. I n 1967, Council voted to search Foundation. She has been i n the Cancer Society. She is studying
discontinue its support of the FNS this position since 1976. Previous to the role genetics plays i n people
because it no longer needed our help this, she was a postdoctoral fellow at who are victims of both glandular
and adopted the Arthritis Founda- Stanford. Dr. Walker is studying the diseases, i.e., lymphoid cancer, and
tion. immunity mechanism of the body. connective tissue diseases, i.e.,
Since arthritis is a disease that is arthritis. Dr. McCombs is a post-
Since that time, we have given connected with the suppression of doctoral fellow at the University of
much to the AF on every level of our this mechanism, she is working on California, San Franscisco. She re-
organization —truly becoming a methods to supress the immunity ceived her Ph.D. from Stanford in
"fellowship of serviceable love." On mechanism. Her work w i l l also aid 1974. In 1969, she earned both a B.S.
the International level, we donate in discovering ways to help patients in biology and an A.B. i n psy-
thousands of dollars to Arthritis Re- with transplanted organs. D r . chology from Stanford.
search. Through the support of our Walker received her Ph.D. from

How does A O n earn the money to support Arthritis Research? The answer to this question is as varied as our chapters across the United
States and Canada! Rocking chairs, raffle tickets, haunted houses, walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons, dance-a-thons, and on and on . . . The philan-
thropic endeavors of our collegiate and alumnae chapters represents not only the creativity that abounds in Alpha Omicron Pi but also our
dedication to service. So it is with great pride that TO DRAGMA puts the

Spotlight on Philanthropy

University of Alabama alternated exercising an invalid "Songfest". The production is also
with several other sororities. We open to other campus groups.
Alpha Delta is busy preparing for plan to continue with our involve-
our philanthropic project for this ment i n this project this year also.— "Songfest" is a choral competition
year. We are planning to sponsor a Karen Cass in w h i c h groups of 30 or more per-
Jump-a-thon sometime next sons sing two to three songs for
semester. Sponsors w i l l pay the girls University of Arkansas judging. The groups are judged on
for the length of time they jump on a vocal blend, difficulty of the piece,
trampoline w h i c h w i l l be set up out- Since the formation of Sigma Omi- tonality, style, and knowledge of
side the house. We are hoping to cron on the campus here i n music. The competition is always
have a fraternity jointly sponsor this Jonesboro, our members have held tough. Through this project we are
event w i t h us. Last year we held a an annual "Songfest" with the able to involve large numbers of the
Walk-a-thon which was highly suc- benefits going to the Arthritis Foun- campus Greek population, students
cessful. The girls each walked ten dation. There are six sororities and interested i n vocal music, parents
miles, raising a total of one thou- seven fraternities on this campus f r o m surrounding areas, and local
sand dollars for the Arthritis Foun- and each of them participate in our leaders i n the music field as judges.
dation. We were also involved in a This strong participation is one rea-
community service project. We

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son we at Sigma Omicron choose to Auburn Boise State
continue to hold the "Songfest/' It is
an ideal time for us to promote the Down south, the Delta Deltas at Customers in a Boise, Idaho shop-
work being done by the Arthritis Auburn University held a joint fund ping mall were suprised and curious
Foundation and to emphasize the raiser this past fall with the Phi when they saw a group of young
importance of its research. We have Delta Thetas. It was entitled "Burn women patiently sitting and rocking
found that many persons do not re- the Bulldogs—Bump Bama Bash." hour after hour. At a closer look,
alize that arthritis is a disease that The campus was invited and the they saw that the A O I l ' s from Boise
attacks the young and middle aged proceeds went to a Rescue Squad State University were riot only hav-
as well as the elderly. Fund and the Arthritis Foundation. ing fun, they were rocking away
their weekend in return for con-
In the past year, Sigma Omicron This spring, we are planning the tributions to the Arthritis Founda-
has also been involved in other proj- second annual AOFI—Phi Kappa tion. Beta Sigma chapter members,
ects for the benefit of the Arthritis Tau South Seas Fantasy. The whole all seven of them, netted over $100,
Foundation as well as other worth- campus is invited, and part of the more than their philanthropic quota
while philanthropies. At the county proceeds will go to the Arthritis for the year from their first Rock-A-
fair, our members helped man a Foundation.—Linnea Fraser Thon for A F .
booth explaining arthritis to people
of all walks of life. Members of Sig- Ball State Though horses are not permitted
ma Omicron have also participated to be stabled at the chapter house,
and contributed to other philan- When A O O s at Ball State think of horses did play a part in Beta Sig-
thropic efforts on campus. We have philanthropic events, our Basketball ma's involvement in another local
been involved in activities from a Marathon enters our minds.. O n project. In cooperation with local of-
walk-a-thon to benefit the mentally Marth 17, we will be holding our ficials, Beta Sigma helped promote
retarded, to a dance-a-thon in 7th annual Basketball Marathon. the 8th Annual Boise Open Horse
which we won first place (the prize "Marathon" (as it is called at Ball Show from which one day's net gate
was a television which now looks State) is a major campus event with proceeds went to the Idaho Chapter
beautiful in our suite.) greek and independent teams partic- of the Arthritis Foundation.
ipating. The games go on for a 24
In addition, our chapter annually hour period. We have an A league A n "ambulance" staffed with a
sponsors a Christmas party for for the competitive teams, and a B "nurse" in a carnival setting com-
underprivileged children. Our league for the teams playing for the plete with balloons, clowns, and a
pledge class has adopted this project fun of it. Between the games, enter- fortune teller gave Beta Sigma mem-
as one of their own, but the mem- tainment is provided by various bers the opportunity this fall to tell
bers offer assistance and guidance campus groups and individuals. We rushees all about their philanthrop-
where needed. Approximately 12 would love to have some other ic projects and AOFl's involvement
children are invited to the party and A O n chapters come to Ball State with AF.—Jan Naugler
each is showered with gifts, cake and participate in the Marathon.
and punch and a heaping helping of Come and bounce a basketball for British Columbia
love! everyone's favorite philanthropy—
the Arthritis Foundation! In pre- Easter egg hunts for handicapped
This past year our philanthropic vious Marathons, we have raised children, Christmas caroling, a
chairman has also done some work over $2,000 for A F . fashion show for Arthritis Research,
on her own to help benefit the and an all Greek backgammon tour-
needy! A journalism major, she has Besides our own philanthropic nament are just a few of the events
spent quite a bit of time working on effort, we work with other organiza- on Beta Kappa's philanthropic agen-
a series of articles for the United tions on campus with their philan- da this year. The fashion show is to
Fund for publication in the local thropic projects. This past fall we be held this month and will high-
newspaper. The articles have been placed 2nd in Sigma Chi Derby light spring fashions. It is being
aimed at making more people aware Days. We also participated in Delta sponsored by a local fashion mer-
of the need and the opportunity for Tau Delta's annual Watermelon chant with collegians doing all of
both manpower and capital in pro- Bust festival with Kappa Kappa, the modeling. The chapter hopes to
viding needed services for those Marianne Eberhart, placing 1st run- raise several hundred dollars for the
who could not otherwise afford the ner-up in the Miss Watermelon Bust Arthritis Foundation by doing this.
service. Contest.
Being able to accomplish such
There is always room for more AOn's also collected canned projects is a recent treat for Beta
help to further the work being done goods for the Lambda C h i Alpha's Kappa since we have grown to 21
by the Arthritis Foundation. Cer- annual operation kidnap. The fra- members from the great results of
tainly, the small part we contribute ternity "kidnapped" our chapter formal rush. Our seven pledges also
in no way compensates for the work president, Judy Vigus and to set her are planning philanthropic projects
being done by the Arthritis Founda- free the rest of the chapter collected on their own in addition to helping
tion. We are ever mindful of this and canned goods and sang songs to the with the projects planned by the
plan to grow in our efforts here so Lambda Chis.—Marion Ludington chapter.—Paula Lorette
that the Arthritis Foundation may
also prosper.—Diane Childress

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California-Davis netted over $400! Also, our annual DePauw
Fashion Show Luncheon was held.
"How would you like to have the Mothers and guests are invited to Theta chapter has already had one
chance to win a king-size waterbed share the afternoon with us; the philanthropic project, and three
or a free trip to Lake Tahoe? For highlight of the day was a fashion more projects are forth-coming. The
only one dollar, you can . . . " This show with our own A O I l s model- chapter had another very successful
is what each Chi Alpha will be ing the latest fashions! All proceeds blood drive this fall and collected
spouting out during spring quarter from these two events are given to 113 pints of blood from DePauw
when we hold our annual "Raffle our own international philanthro- faculty and students. The blood was
for Arthritis." Not only are we very py, the Arthritis Foundation. for use in medical facilities in Put-
proud of this project, but we also Beverly Jordan nam County and the Central Indi-
have a lot of fun! There is added in- ana Regional Blood Center. Alpha
centives to sell lots of tickets. For ex- Colorado Omicrpn Pi's next blood drive will
ample, the girl who sells the most be in. the spring.
gets a free steak dinner that she Chi Deltas has a new attitude this
doesn't even have to share with the year. We want the whole world to Our other two activities will
rest of her sisters! know all about us! With the help of benefit our international philan-
our SCA, Janice McDonald (thanks thropy, the Arthritis Foundation.
SHARING . . Alpha Rho, we love her as much as We are planning to have two bake
you must miss her!), we have really sales to raise money for the AF.—
The local merchants have been ex- gotten involved in different philan- Lori Gillespie
tremely helpful with donating great thropic projects.
prizes for our drawing. The day of East Carolina
the drawing is always exciting be- We are helping our school and
cause it's Picnic Day which is a Panhellenic support the United For the second consecutive year, the
parade day and a vistor's day for the Way. This fall we helped to sell raffle Zeta Psi chapter is sponsoring pool
whole town. tickets for two new sports cars with therapy classes for the arthritic pa-
the proceeds going to the United tients in the Greenville area. Pool
We are really looking forward to Way. therapy provides the sisterhood
our raffle this spring. Say would you with an opportunity to participate
like to buy a ticket . . . —Cynthia HELPING . . . in a community service project as
Holmberg well as contributing to our phi-
This fall we also had our very lanthrophy in a useful and reward-
California State— own project. To inform everybody ing way.
Northridge about our philanthropy we hosted a
spaghetti dinner. Not only is it ah Last year with the help of our
Not only is Sigma Phi very involved enjoyable way to make money for chapter adviser Gloria Sanders, as-
in philanthropic projects, but all philanthropy, it's also a good way to sistant professor, Department of
Greeks at California State-North- make new friends! Physical Therapy, we set up a pool
ridge are! This fall we participated therapy class. We obtained the use
in "Heart Week" sponsored by Zeta All in all, Chi Delta is having a of one of the university pools for a
Beta Tau Fraternity. We supported very fun and service filled year! — one hour session each week. Gloria
the week by working at various Abby Goldstein teaches the classes with rotating as-
booths, raising money, and by at- sistance from all of us here at Zeta
tending optional classes on C.P.R. Delaware Psi. The objectives of the exercise
All proceeds went to the Heart classes are to teach each participant
Fund. Delta Chis spent a night in prison normal joint motion and exercises to
during Halloween, weekend! The maintain join function.
Also during the fall, we all sisters participated in a haunted
entered our "second childhood" house sponsored by the March of A physician referral is required
and went trick or treating. Actually Dimes. It was held in a deserted, for all participants and Gloria does
we were trick or treating for spooky prison. Delta Chis effectively an initial evaluation on each patient.
UNICEF. The community was very played the parts of monsters, ghosts, The response has been good thanks
supportive of the cause, and we all goblins, and mad scientists to to the support of local physicians.
had a very good time. "entertain" the many guests that Each patient is grateful for our "spe-
visited the house.—Joy Ashin cial" contribution to the arthritis
Sigma Phi also held two fund effort—Marion Virga
raisers fall semester. In November,
we sponsored a 24 hour volleyball ENCOURAGING .
game. This was the second year in a
row for this event. The first year we

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By providing guides, recep- the community. As individuals, we
tionists, and by assisting in the dem- are gaining valuable knowledge by
onstration of Adaptation to Daily working with the administrators,
Living (ADL) devices, we tried to public relations department, and the
show the public that Alpha Omi- occupational and physical therapy
cron Pi really is concerned about departments of Welborn Hospital as
arthritis. And we worked hard w e l l as w i t h other c o m m u n i t y
behind the scenes in planning the leaders. The chapter is excited and is
Awareness Day from its early ready to see the A V A C become
stages, making signs, drawing up active in many other ways. We all
the registration forms, and helping agree that this is a great way to
the occupational and physical SHEAF.—Lynn Foshee
therapists to set up the A D L equip-
ment. •

Now that the Arthritis Awareness QOfi
Day is over, our w o r k has only
Chi Lambda initiates, Jane Simpson and begun. A n AOn w i l l be part of a
local talk show focusing on AVAC
Lynn Foshee, demonstrate some of the and arthritis. We w i l l be sending
our letters to the prospective A V A C
Adaptation to Daily Living items to J. members to help organize the
founding of the committee. The
Michael Grader, Assistant Director of plan- Arthritis Volunteer Action Commit-
tee must be organized into an effi-
ning at Welborn Hospital. Approximately cient functioning group of con-
cerned citizens. We intend to have a
80 people attended the Arthritis Aware- number of AO l i s represented on
this committee. In addition, we are
ness Day which was co-sponsored by Chi hoping to have a member on the
steering committee of AVAC which
Lambda Chapter and Welborn Baptist Hos- w i l l guide it to incorporate some
time in 1979.
pital.
In January, the first physician-re-
ferral arthritis clinic w i l l be held. Lynn Foshee, Chi Lambda philanthropic
Besides providing aides for the
nurses and therapists, AOPIs will chairman, and Pamela Adams. Jesse
serve as greeters, guides, and "spe-
cial helpers" for each patient as he James Day chairman, sort through over
or she comes in. We hope to estab-
University of Evansville lish a caring, friendly atmosphere 6100 cans collected this past fall during
for the patients coming to receive
Chi Lambda chapter at the Univer- treatment. These clinics w i l l be Jesse James Day. Presidents of campus
sity of Evansville is psyched up offered one afternoon monthly.
about arthritis! Why? For one rea- organizations were "kidnapped" and held
son, we have been helping to plan, Other future plans include help-
coordinate, and carry out "Arthritis ing our alums with a theatre show- for ransom of canned goods. The food plus
Awareness Day," as proclaimed by ing and reception which is hoped to
the Mayor of Evansville, Russell raise at least $4,000 for furnishing approximately $50.00 was given to the
Lloyd. We even helped write the two rooms at Welborn Hospital
proclamation! Arthritis Awareness with ADL equipment in a home-like Evansville, Indiana Blind Association
Day was held November 18 at setting. Our own annual Basketball
Welborn Baptist Hospital, and its Marathon is expected to become a which distributed food at Thanksgiving to
purpose was two-fold. First, it was much bigger event than it ever has
to educate anyone who came about been because of an increase in com- the needy.
the disease and its effects. Secondly, munity involvement. We, too, will
it was to produce the first members be helping to furnish the A D L Florida Southern
of an Arthritis Volunteer Action rooms.
Committee (AVAC) which is to What does Halloween mean to you?
become Evansville's chapter of the So far the experience has been Well, to we Kappa Gammas at Flori-
Indiana chapter of the Arthritis everything we could have wanted. da it means time to earn some
Foundation. We are expressing our concern for money for the Arthritis Foundation!
arthritis by publicizing AVAC and Halloween means to us Kappa Gam-
We have done much to publicize the Awareness Day and at the same mas: "Trick or Treat for Arthritis!"
the Awareness Day by writing news time projected this side of A O f l to Last year we raised $125 for the AF
releases for the newspapers and with our trick or treat efforts. In fact,
public service announcements for our philanthropic chairman, Leslie
radio and television coverage. We Thomas, appeared on Florida televi-
were part of an interview for a spe- sion to make the donation to the
cial Sunday article, and we organ- Arthritis Foundation.—Jeanne
ized and manned an information Strickel
booth in one of the shopping malls a
few days before the Awareness Day. George Mason

Ushering the tennis match spon-
sored by the local chapter of the
Arthritis Foundation was one of the
most enjoyable activities of Gamma

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Alpha chapter this fall. The match Phi rocks. Each girl w i l l donate two Indiana, Pennsylvania
featured two top professionals: Dick hours of rocking time so four or five
Stockton and Roscoe Tanner. T w o chairs w i l l be rocking at once. The Gamma Beta has had a f u l l year of
local newscasters also participated. girls w i l l be able to study and even philanthropic events. This past fall
Some of us even received an extra hold meetings while rocking. we started a new tradition at Home-
bonus by being given free t-shirts! coming to benefit our philanthropy,
Beta Phi is planning to launch a the Arthritis Foundation. Rather
In addition to our service to the massive publicity campaign. The than spending our money to build a
Arthritis Foundation, we have also chapter w i l l also be extending float, we donated it to the Arthritis
given of our times and efforts to our invitations to prominent members Foundation!
school. We were marshalls and gave of the community and faculty to
out hot dogs on Patriot's Day and "come out and rock." This will Speaking of arthritis, we also have
give weekly campus tours. draw interest and support from another big project in the works.
local townspeople and fellow stu- W i t h the disco craze being so great,
University of Georgia dents. Already the girls have the we are planning to sponsor a dance
support of the I.U. Bookstore which marathon for the Arthritis Founda-
"Oodles of noodles" were eaten in has pledged to donate a rocking tion. Since IUP has not had a mara-
the Lambda Sigma chapter's dining chair to be raffled off to raise addi- thon for quite some time, we believe
room on April 23,1978. A most suc- tional funds. it w o u l d be a big success!
cessful spaghetti dinner supervised
by Val Stevens, our head of philan- While the exact location and date Indiana State
thropy, served over 500 Athenians for and even hold mthe rock-a-thon
in less than 3 hours. Tickets for the have not been finalized, committees Kappa Alpha at Indiana State U n i -
dinner were $2.00 a piece. This are hard at w o r k arranging the versity in Terre Haute tried some-
scrumptuous dinner raised $350.00 details. Beta Phi expects to raise thing new this past year to raise
for the Arthritis Foundation. Our upwards of $2000 for A O r i ' s na- money for the Arthritis Foundation.
chapter also contributed generous tional philanthropy!—Susan Mac- We held our First Annual A O f ! -
amounts of money to the Cancer Laughlin Arthritis Foundation Tennis Mara-
Foundation and the Leukemia thon at the local racquet club. We
Foundation. n raised a total of $100! We didn't get
the crowd of participants that we
A variety of philanthropy projects r had hoped for, but there were plenty
w i l l be accomplished this year. First, of A O f l sisters there to support the
the Lambda Sigmas will watch a venture. This coming spring we are
film describing the new techniques planning another tennis event: we
available for the treatment of are going to t r y our hand at a tennis
arthritic patients. Second, since last tournament.
year's spaghetti dinner was such a
success, the A O l i s at Georgia are One tradition of our chapter is to
going to host another dinner just provide coffee and cookies during
like it this winter quarter. We hope fall and spring registration. We sup-
everyone w i l l enjoy it just as much. ply coffee, lemonade and cookies to
Finally, Lambda Sigma's entertain- all of the students and faculty and,
ment members, who sparkle with in return, ask them to donate to our
spirit and showmanship, will make Arthritis Fund. Another tradition of
their annual trip to the Alp's Old Kappa A l p h a is to h o l d an
Folks Home in Athens.—Susan "Arthritis Drive." This year we
Ellison went door-to-door seeking dona-
tions for the AF the weekend before
Indiana Kathy Baker, a senior in industrial adminis- Halloween. —Stephanie Hendricks

Beta Phi chapter is planning a rock- tration, earned $100 for philanthropy when LaGrange
ing chair marathon this February to
raise money for the Arthritis Foun- she was lota Sigma's candidate for "Miss The Lambda Chi chapter of Alpha
dation. Omicron Pi had a very busy fall
Charity" during Iowa State's annual Cam- quarter of philanthropic activities!
Dubbed "Rock Around The We participated in a Health Fair
Clock" by philanthropic chairman pus Chest. Campus Chest is a campus sponsored by the medical associa-
Troy Johnson, the 60-hour rock-a- tion by setting up our own booth
thon will involve the whole chapter. wide activity held to raise money for and handing out many pamphlets
Pledges and initiated members alike
will solicit sponsors to pay a mini- charity. Not only did Kathy earn the most
m u m of one cent for each hour Beta
money of all the candidates, but she also

was awarded the title of "Miss Charity!"—

Annette Juergens, I I

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on arthritis. We also planned our S Phi Sigma chapter of Kearney State in Kearney, Nebraska had a
o w n public forum to encourage peo- E
ple to f i n d out more about basic edu- R busy fall semester working to help others. First of all. they held a
cation. Assisting in community edu- V
cation is one of our primary goals I very successful "Ftock-A-Thon" again. They only difference is the
for philanthropy this year. C
E chapter rocked for 7 5 h o u r s instead of their usual 55 hours. With
Throughout the year, we also
have small projects taking place. We T the help of their big brothers, they earned more than $1000! Above,
are placing and keeping stocked O
leaflet holders in doctors, dentists, left. Becky Baker, Donn Suhr. and Brita Swanson rock away! Phi
and other office areas. These leaflets O
are all about arthritis and w i l l T Sigma with the help of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity also was busy
hopefully help in the big job of H
educating the public about E helping the community. In September, the two groups worked to-
arthritis. —D. J. Boykin R
S gether to pick up trash around an area lake that is a favorite recre-
Louisiana State
ation spot for Kearney students. They even made the 10:00 local
This fall was full of fun and service
for the A O s of LSU! Our major ac- news! Above, right, Bill Griffin and Tina Ellworth work together in
tivity was the LSU Muscular
Dystrophy Football Marathon in "picking up" the lake—Ruth Fen. <t>Z.
September. For the fourth consecu-
tive year, we won the sweepstakes
award. During the marathon, we
kept a concession stand open twen-
ty-four hours a day, participated in
a bed race and parade, served dinner
in fraternity houses, and, of course,
played football! —Katherine Geary

Maine

When the Bottle Bill went through
in Maine, it presented the perfect
opportunity for us Gammas to raise
some money for charity. Last spring,
we set out w i t h our brother frater-
nity, Sigma Chi, armed w i t h boxes,
trashbags, and score cards. In just
two nights, we collected 22,000 cans
and bottles from dorms and frater-
nities. Overnight we stored them in
a huge moving van parked outside
and turned them in to receive $1200
which was donated to philanthro-
py.—Janet McGregor

University of Maryland

Well, the A O n ' s are at it again!
October 20th, Pi Delta hosted a
Casino Night Party at our house
here at the University of Maryland.
This event was a fundraiser we held
with Alpha Gamma Rho for the
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Against Cancer Dance Marathon. At Easter, Delta Omega is in Last year was a terrific year, and this
Groups all over campus enter dan- charge of an Easter Egg Hunt for year w i l l be even better.
cers i n the 72 hour marathon while handicapped children. One of the
their organizations find sponsors members wears an Easter Rabbit The pledge class last year visited a
and collect money for the American costume to the delight of the chil- retirement home where they sang,
Cancer Society. The competition is dren present not to mention her talked, and played bingo with the
always tough, but Pi Delta did very own. elderly. Also, the chapter raised
well this year. The gambling tables, SIOOO'.OO by raffling a keg of beer in
bars, and waitresses succeeded in In the spring, the members re- order to send seven mentally re-
collecting over $1300 in one night. ward children w i t h hugs at finish tarded children to camp. The kids
Our successful Casino Night became lines during the Special Olympics. loved it! At Homecoming, instead of
immortal when the American building a display, we donated the
Cancer Society filmed the party. The A wheelchair basketball game this $1000.00 it would have taken to
f i l m w i l l be used in a documentary fall enabled the girls to serve at a construct the float to the Arthritis
they are making on various fund banquet given for the team and later Foundation. Several other frater-
raising events and techniques em- cheer them on during their game. nities on campus have followed in
ployed around the country. Be look- our footsteps by donating the
ing for us! Delta Omega considers one of its money to their philanthropy.
most f u n projects to be helping the
Another big semesterly event for Murray Women's Club with a This year we again raised
the Pi Deltas is the Red Cross Blood haunted house. Members dress up $1000.00 at Homecoming for the
Drive. We sponsor the blood drive in costumes of their choice to work Arthritis Foundation. We accom-
w i t h t w o other fraternities as our inside the spook house, behind the plished this by collecting money in
chapter philanthropy. This involves concession stand, or in the small Oxford and by selling candy. The
a great deal of public relations work children's game room. Nu Beta's are donating a book to the
as we try to notify the campus and university library. Also, among
surrounding areas of the need to At Thanksgiving the chapter pro- their plans is to help the handi-
give blood. The week of the drive vides food baskets to needy families. capped children in Oxford by buy-
itself sees the initiates and pledges This time of year the chapter tradi- ing them eyeglasses, providing rides
giving blood and helping the nurses tionally celebrates its thankfulness to the doctor's office, and going to
collect over 800 pints f r o m the for each other and its ability to help visit with them.
donors. —Anne Sweeny others with a "Thankfulness Din-
ner" for Delta Omega members.— Morehead State
Murray State Christy Lopeman
Philanthropy is foremost i n the
The Delta Omega chapter at M u r r a y University of Mississippi minds of Omega Xi initiates and
State feels the importance of ex- pledges this year. To illustrate our
panding their love not only within The N u Beta Chapter at the Univer- enthusiasm we have heroic Pam
the chapter but into the community. sity of Mississippi is hard at w o r k Newman w h o risked life and limb at
In the past year, the community of with their philanthropic projects. a Pop Bottle Drive for Arthritis held
Murray has depended on the AOFI in Morehead only to be bitten twice
chapter for many local projects. C•V- by a dog! Another of our members,
Libby Blakenship, our social chair-
Christmas time finds the chapter man, helped peddle the distance of
selling Christmas cards for the Com- 30 miles in the Cystic Fibrosis
prehensive Care Center of Murray Bikeathon held by the Panhellenic
as well as collecting toys for the of Morehead. A n d in the Delta Gam-
local fire department to distribute. ma Carnival held annually for phi-
lanthropy, we sponsored three

What does Halloween mean? For Omega

chapter at Miami University of Ohio, it

means time to raise money for our interna-

tional philanthropy, the Arthritis Founda-

tion! With the help of Sigma Phi Epsilon

Fraternity, the chapter sponsors an annual

Haunted House with all of the proceeds

going to the AF. As you can see from the

above pictures, the Omegas are quite suc-

cessful in "scaring up" money for

Arthritis! —Sue Fried, Q

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booths. Our biggest project of the Last year, however, we decided to ing game. The Alpha Rhos sold
semester was the planning of try somthing different. We sold raf- black and orange homecoming rib-
"Sorority Feud," patterned after the fle tickets with the prize being a gift bons for only ten cents and 'encour-
television game, "Family Feud." — certificate from a local clothing mer- aged' more money in way of dona-
Maria Main chant. The tickets were sold door to tions.
door, and the response of the com-
Nebraska munity was favorable. This year The day was a complete success!
we'll probably return to our tradi- $250 was raised, and the girls had a
Zeta is always game to try some- tional Rock-a-thon as we continue great time mingling with the
thing new, and this past fall was no in our philanthropic efforts.— crowd.—Julie Carlson
exception! We held our very first Laurie Jo Gourley
"Rock-A-Thon for Arthritis," and Purdue
not only was it a success, but we also A2 I
had lots of fun. To earn money all of Phi Upsilon chapter sponsors two
the pledges and initiates obtained ROCKS major fund-raising projects each
pledges for the time we rocked. The year for the Arthritis Foundation.
"Rock-A-Thon" was scheduled to Last spring, Beta Rho chapter of the Uni- In the fall, we have "Sub Sales." The
last for 48 hours. Believe it or not, orders for subs are made the day
we lasted the whole time!! A total of versity of Montana decided that the cam- before the sale, and the day of the
$1400 was earned for the AF. sale we all chip i n to help make the
pus and the community needed some subs and deliver them. This year
Sharon O'Malley, philanthropic all of our work paid off in $457.00
chairman commented, " I t is a very action. Their solution? Hold a "Rock-A- profit!
easy and a f u n way to raise money.
It is important to plan ahead and Thon tor Arthritis!" This was the first ever The spring semester brings our
spread the news around campus second philanthropic fund-raiser,
and the surrounding community. "Rock-A-Thon" for Beta Rho and the cam- "Singing Valentines." This project
The businesses were great about is f u n for the whole house and
donating money! Total house coop- pus, too. With the whole chapter helping as school, too. We sell the valentines a
eration is important, and everyone week before Valentines Day for 25C
did a fantastic job!" —Karen Davis well as big brothers, the "Rock-A-Thon" apiece. The individual is called the
weekend before Valentines Day, and
Northeastern Louisiana was a great success. In fact, it was such a a requested song is sung to them.
Last year we made $100 from this
Did you ever dance for so long that success, the chapter earned $650 for the fun and worthwhile project.
you simply could not dance any-
more? Well, that is just exactly what AFf-Kris Weinhold, SCA. Last spring we also shared i n a car
Lambda Tau did! Our pledge class wash w i t h the Phi Kappa Psis. We
sponsored a marathon dance for the raised $50 w h i c h we contributed to
Arthritis Foundation and did quite the Ruby Fund. I n the past fall, we
well in collecting funds for them. also participated in a road rally with
Disco music was provided for enter- Alpha Kappa Lambda with the pro-
tainment while refreshments were ceeds going to the Arthritis Founda-
sold to provide extra funds for tion. These t w o projects were espe-
arthritis. Trophies were awarded to cially f u n because we were working
the best couple as a finale to the with other fraternities who added a
marathon. — Roslynn Bennett little more excitement to the proj-
ects!—Laura Phipps

Northwest Missouri State Oregon State University Vanderbilt University

Lambda Omega has had a Rock-a- Who would've believed that the N u Omicron sisters at Vanderbilt
thon as our philanthropic project Alpha Rhos of Oregon State Univer- found their fall philanthropic proj-
every year except one. We get people sity w o u l d hold up innocent Beaver ect to be not only profitable but f u n !
in the community and on campus to fans in their attempt to raise money A l l sisters took shifts serving con-
pledge a certain amount of money for the Arthritis Foundation? Well cessions, parking cars and selling
per hour that we rock. We then take they did, and it paid off very well! programs at Nashville's Pro-
our rocking chairs to the lounge of Celebrity Golf Tournament. Early
our dorm and rock. Each initiate "This is a Stick Up for A r t h r i t i s " shifts beginning as early as 7:00
and pledge is required to rock a cer- was AOri's fall philanthropy proj- A.M., were well worth the lost shut-
tain number of hours. This event ect. Decked out in western attire, the eye when the celebrities began to tee
has proved very successful. collegians 'held up' Beaver football off. —Linda C. Naab
fans at O.S.U.'s annual Homecom-

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Washington State We also are very involved w i t h a The home requested, though, that
local project. Each year we work this year we do something with the
Last spring after winning first w i t h the Eastern State Hospital for children at some other time rather
place in both the sign and songfest emotionally disturbed children. We than Christmas since that's when
competitions during Washington donate both Christmas and birthday everyone else has parties for them.
State University's M o m Weekend, gifts. To make money for this project
A O I l found time to contribute to we held an auction of white So this year we decided to have a
the Arthritis Foundation by spon- elephants at our annual "Porch Par- streetcar party! Groups can rent a
soring a booth at the annual Arts t y " this past summer.—Joan K. car to hold a party on, and that's ex-
and Crafts Fair. Members and Simonin actly what we did! As the streetcar
pledges alike produced home-baked made its route (it takes almost an
goods and handicrafts for the event. St. Louis hour!), we played games and sang
songs with the children.
This fall energies turned to pro- Leo the Late Bloomer, The Giving Tree
ducing new money and conscious- and There Is a Nightmare in the This year w i t h our much bigger
ness-raising ideas for philanthropy. Closet— these are a few titles of and more active group of alumnae
In addition to the Arts and Crafts books purchased and donated by we have high hopes of also sponsor-
Fair booth, this year a speaker f r o m our chapter to the Arthritis Clinic at ing a project in which the proceeds
the Arthritis Foundation gave a Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospi- will go to the Arthritis Founda-
presentation Nov. 4 during Dad's tal i n St. Louis. After realizing a tion.—Schuyler Louapre
Weekend. Ideas are still brewing, need for some local assistance for
and the chapter is optimistic con- arthritis patients, nurses at the clinic Chicago Northwest
cerning upcoming philanthropic ac- were contacted and it was decided
tivities.—Susanne Dorman that children's books w o u l d be a For Chicago Northwest Suburban
great asset. We also zeroed i n on Alums philanthropy takes many
Wisconsin-LaCrosse another project by donating money forms. Dedication to AOFI's nation-
to the Adult Arthritis Clinic at Fir- al philanthropy is obvious by the
Sigma Lambdas at the University of min Desloge Hospital. The money is alums' very successful third annual
Wisconsin-LaCrosse had a very being used for medication and taxi " A i m for A r t h r i t i s " project held at a
busy and f u n filled fall semester! fare for those patients w h o need as- local golf course in June. Golfers
The highlight of the semester was sistance. Betty Wilson Carter, Omi- competed to come closest to the pin
our "Cyclethon" which was held in cron '43, is very active in volunteer as red and w h i t e clad AOFIs and
September. We raised almost S500 work for the Eastern Missouri FIOAs measured the results.
which we contributed to the Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
LaCrosse Heart Fund. Nancy Betty distributes literature at infor- Revenue from the group's fall
Spinoso, the Cyclethon chairperson, mation booths and answers ques- garage sale added to the donations
deserves a great deal of credit for the tions about arthritis as part of her given to the national Arthritis Foun-
success of this city wide event. We service to the Fous w o u l d be a gren- dation. In addition, alums volun-
had so much f u n and it was such a dation. teered their time to man booths at
success that we are planning on the Arthritis Foundation's annual
making it an annual event!—Lisa How do we support our philan- fall meeting in Chicago.
Caulum thropic projects? One of our money
making projects is our annual r u m - Local philanthropies for the sub-
Philanthropic activities of ACTIs cer- mage sale. Space is rented i n a store urban chapter include making,
tainly don't end with graduation! The front, signs are made, rummage col- acquiring, and distributing warm,
following A O n alumnae chapters lected, and on w i t h the sale!—Betty woolen items such as mittens and
show that our dedication to service is as Barnett Stokes hats for a local orphanage, and con-
lasting as our commitment to Alpha tributing to the Chicago Neediest
Omicron Pi—for life! New Orleans Children's Fund.

Philadelphia If you haven't been to New Orleans, Probably the most unique charity
a streetcar party is a big treat that this group is involved w i t h is the
For the active Philadelphia alum- you are missing! This past fall we Ronald McDonald House in
nae, philanthropy takes many held such a party for the children of Chicago which serves as "home" for
forms. One of our biggest pride and St. Elizabeth's Home. These children families whose chronically ill chil-
joys is the $10,000 we have donated are 7-17 years old and have been dren are hospitalized nearby. The
to the Diamond Jubilee Foundation. placed in St. Elizabeth's f r o m house provides stricken families
With the interest from that money, abusive homes. Last year we took with a haven during times of great
DJF can award scholarships annu- the children Christmas caroling, stress, and, through the help of
ally to deserving young women. and everyone had a delightful time. AOn, as well as many other organ-
izations, the house has a true home-
like atmosphere. —Patricia Tansey
Wright

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Once a year we need to stop and In the Fall directory, the Kearney Alumnae
reflect on how the dreams of those
four young women in the window Chapter was inadvertently omitted. Please
seat i n the library of old Barnard
have spread from campus to cam- add this chapter to the list of chapters in
pus, f r o m city to city until we are
indeed international i n scope. Region V. The Kearney president is Janet

Once a year we need to pause, Lind Fox (Jerald), Z, 507 West 24th Street,
look where we're going, check our
road map, review our goals. As we Kearney, NE 68847.
think and dream of our growth both
as individuals and as a fraternity, I STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION
would like to share w i t h you a
message sent by Elizabeth Heywood IT
Wyman in 1930 when she was Na-
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goals of all our hearts:
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And may this anniversary be memorable
and this Christmastide joyous.

December 8, 1930

Happy Birthday AOFI, and thank
you Helen, Jessie, Bess, and Stella.

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