AOII Centennial History Book

COLLEGIATE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Pi Kappa Chapter (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas), April 19.1941
Theta Psi Chapter (University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio), November 11, 1944
Nu Lambda Chapter (University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California), June 26, 1945
Kappa Gamma Chapter (Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida). May 5, 1946
Delta Delta Chapter (Auburn University. Auburn, Alabama), August 10, 1946
Alpha Rho Chapter (Oregon State University. Corvallis. Oregon), Rechartered. October 26, 1946
Chi Sigma Chapter (Centenary College. Shreveport, Louisiana), May 25. 1947
Delta Sigma Chapter (San Jose State College,
San Jose. California). March 14, 1948
Gamma Omicron Chapter (University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida), September 11, 1948
Alpha Pi Chapter (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida), Rechartered. February 5, 1949
Sigma Omicron Chapter (Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas), February 27, 1949
ALUMNAE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Youngstown Alumnae Chapter (Ohio). February 16.1940 Chicago West Suburban Alumnae Chapter (Illinois), April 14.1940
Chicago Beverly Hills Alumnae Chapter (Illinois). October 27.1940
Bridgeport Alumnae Chapter (Connecticut). January 1,1941 Montreal Alumnae Chapter (Quebec, Canada). March 25,1941 San Antonio Alumnae Chapter (Texas), March 11, 1944 Greater Lansing Alumnae Chapter (Michigan), April 14,1944 Great Falls Alumnae Chapter (Montana), May 17.1944 Akron Alumnae Chapter (Ohio). May 21.1944 Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter (Pennsylvania), November 11,1944
Fugene-Springfield Alumnae Chapter (Oregon), December 2,1945
Vancouver Alumnae Chapter (British Columbia, Canada), December 7,1945
Birmingham Alumnae Chapter (Michigan). February 18.1946 Grand Rapids Alumnae Chapter (Michigan), October 24,1946 Rockford Alumnae Chapter (Illinois), January 11,1947 Shreveport Alumnae Chapter (I^ouisiana). February 22,1947 Baton Rouge Alumnae Chapter (Louisiana), February 23,1947 Evansville Tri-State Alumnae Chapter (Indiana). June 7.1947 Spokane Alumnae Chapter (Washington). November 15,1947 Lakeland Alumnae Chapter (Florida), December 8,1947 Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter (Florida), December 9,1947 Champaign-Urbana Alumnae Club (Illinois), December 31,1947
San Jose Alumnae Chapter (California), March 14,1948 Kentuckiana Alumnae Chapter (Louisville area. Kentucky), March 21,1948
Newark-Granville Alumnae Chapter (Ohio), April 10,1948 Uifayette Alumnae Chapter (Indiana). April 15,1948 State College Alumnae Chapter (Pennsylvania). November 7,1948
Fresno Alumnae Club (California), January 16,1949 Arkansas State Alumnae Chapter (Jonesboro, Arkansas). February 27,1949
Richmond Alumnae Chapter (Indiana), May 10,1949
San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter (California), June 1,1949
Greater Hartford Alumnae Chapter (Connecticut), July 1,1949 Jonesboro Alumnae Chapter (Arkansas), November 5,1949
Past International Presidents. Convention. 1949
The 1949 Convention, whose theme was "A Goodly Fellowship," was held June 26-July 2 at New Ocean House, Swamscott, Massachusetts. The hostess was Delta Chapter (Jackson College, Tufts College, Medford, Massachusetts). The Presiding Officer was Muriel Turner McKinney, Lambda (Stanford University, Stanford, California), and the Convention Chairman was Alice Spear Ray- mond, Delta. All candidates for the Executive Committee had speakers about their qualifications of leadership. Fraternity officers' oral reports were replaced with printed ones to provide more time for round table discussions. A bus sightseeing tour of the New England coastline and the House of Seven Gables, and a boat trip were on the schedule.
Phi Beta Kappas, Convention, 1949
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Margaret Bourke-White, Omicron Pi, at British Camp of Maadi, near Cairo, Egypt, during World War II
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1950-1959
AOn had 60 collegiate chapters and 18,681 members in 1950. Better com- munication with the membership, officers, and the non-Greek world was developed through the use of newsletters, pamphlets, and public relations.
The fraternity's structure and operations were reviewed and modified to be more efficient and effective. Also 19 new collegiate chapters were installed. Sadly, the fraternity suffered the loss during this decade of all three of our remaining founders, as well as our first initiate.
The need to keep the membership informed was very important. The solution was the creation of the Council Letter, which was mailed three times a year to the members of Council. In addition, a committee was appointed to investigate the role of a Public Relations Officer.
The term "collegiate" replaced the word "active" to designate undergraduate AOn members since all members in good standing were considered "active." There were three classes of membership: collegiate, associate (alumnae), and honorary.
The collegiate chapter Advisory Board was encouraged to have 10 members and hold four meetings a year. The collegiate chapter could select women to become Honorary Members. Women who had not joined a national women's fraternity during their college days could become alumnae members of AOn after the collegians elected them and asked for their help (usually as advisers to the chapter). The approval of the District Director was required for the election of each Honorary Member.
Anti-fraternity attacks were the subjects of discussions during meetings of the National Panhellenic Conference and the National Association of Deans of Women. Magazines, newspapers, and motion pictures had produced critical, distorted impressions of the fraternity system. It became imperative for fraternity members to be well informed and articulate defenders of their fraternities and the fraternity system.
AOn was very proud to have its delegate to the National Panhellenic Confer- ence, Margaret Boothroyd Rasmussen, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota), selected to be NPC's delegate to the United Nations.
The 1951 Convention was held June 24-30 at the Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The hostess was Chi Delta Chapter (University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado). The Presiding Officer was Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). The Convention Co-Chairmen were Lois Harpster Graves, Zeta (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska), and Sally McCurry Thorniley, Theta (DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana). The Blue Spruce Dinner celebrated AOITs 20th year of supporting the social service department of the Frontier Nursing Service. Round table discussions included finance, expansion, membership, philanthropy, and chapter standards. Convention attendees were treated to a breathtaking view
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of the Rockies at an elevation of 11,300 feet on a sun deck atop Aspen Mountain. A phonograph recording was made while three Founders (Stella, Jessie, and Bess) told the story of the founding of Alpha Omicron Pi. Adele Kufleski Hinton, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), was appointed chairman of the 1953 convention, the first time an international convention chairman was designated.
Founders' Storytelling, Convention, 1951
Past Presidents, Convention, 1951
The Executive Committee's theme for 1951-1953 was "Progress in AOn." Part of this progress was the development of a new handbook to take the place of the old red Manual of Information. Also, individual officers' manuals were mimeographed and inserted in red theme binders. The manuals served as guides to coordinate duties and responsibilities, and provide infounation.
Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho President 1949-1951
FRATERNITY OFFICERS
1949 - 1951
Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho
President
Jacinta Lobrano Talbot, Pi
First Vice President
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi
Second Vice President
Margaret Burton Harter, Iota
Third Vice President
Josephine Smith Dorweiler, Tau
National Secretary
Margaret Wolf Miller Danielson, Rho
Treasurer
Stella George Stern Perry, Alpha
Historian
Elizabeth Heywood Wyman, Alpha
Assistant Historian
Margaret Boothroyd Rasmussen, Tau
NPC Delegate
Katherine Davis, Theta
To Dragma Editor
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The World about Us
Fashion and women's roles took big steps backwards in response to concerted moves to persuade wo- men to leave their wartime jobs and return to a harmonious family life. For some of these women, making the transition fromwork- ing outside the home to only work- ing in it was a difficult task.
When television commercials and magazine advertisements showed a woman, she usually was dressed in full skirts, blouses with narrow-fit- ting bodices, and high stiletto heels. For younger women, frivo- lity showed up with the poodle skirt: a very full wool skirt appli- qued with a poodle on a leash.
Times were good. Living costs rose to an all-time high. The United States underwent a second indus- trial revolution.
Thanks to a Walt Disney movie, the popularity of frontiersman Davy Crockett led to a fad that made coonskin caps top sellers.
Founders Bess Wyman, Stella Perry, and Jessie Hughan, Convention, 1951
Funding for housing was a major issue that needed to be addressed. Since the fraternity was not incorporated, the Executive Committee could not autho- rize the use of fraternity funds for chapter houses. The Anniversary Endowment Fund (AEF) could only lend money for second mortgages. The Executive Committee could refer such requests to the AEF, but the decision was entirely AEF's. Frequently, the Executive Committee and AEF trustees cooperated to meet a financial need. There was a trend of universities requir- ing construction of fraternity houses on university-owned property. Since AEF could not lend except on a second mortgage, with title to the property, it was difficult for collegiate chapters to finance new construction of chapter housing.
Candlelighting, Convention, 1951
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Another fraternity fund, the Chapter Aid Revolving Fund (CARF), was designed to assist chapters in need. Money from the fund also was used to pay off a debt to AEF (for funds lost during the economic Depression) and to Central Office for special projects. Administered by the A O n First Vice President (who was in charge of collegiate chapters) , the fund also made loans at two percent interest to collegiate chapters. CARF also awarded scholarships to undergraduates who transferred to help establish a new collegiate chapter or provide continuing assistance to a chapter needing it. (It was out of the need to provide such scholarships that the tax-free Diamond Jubilee Foundation was later conceived and established.)
The 1953 Convention was held June 29-July 2 at the Hotel Peabody, Memphis, Tennessee. The hostesses were Kappa Omicron Chapter (Southwestern University, Memphis, Tennessee) and Sigma Omicron Chapter (Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas). The Presiding Officer was Jacinta Lobrano Talbot, Pi (H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, New Orleans, Louisiana). The Convention Chairman was Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho
(Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois).
Founders Bess Wyman and Stella Perry with delegates, Convention. 1953
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Jacinta Lobrano Talbot, Pi President 1951-1953
FRATERNITY OFFICERS
1951 - 1953
Jacinta Lobrano Talbot, Pi
President
Josephine Smith Dorweiler, Tau
First Vice President
Mary Alice Burch Fizer, Beta Theta
Second Vice President
Margaret Safford Dudley Boulden, Theta
Third Vice President
Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho
National Secretary
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi
Treasurer
Stella George Stern Perry, Alpha
Historian
Elizabeth Heywood Wyman, Alpha
Assistant Historian
Margaret Boothroyd Rasmussen, Tau
NPC Delegate
To Dragma reported on actions taken during the convention: "The expansion department was...revamped for more efficient action; finances were reviewed and fees were raised in keeping with the present costs of management; the administration of our various funds was revised to insure proper and workable organization; the entire nominations machinery was changed to a smaller committee and provision was made for ballots to be mailed to Council prior to convention; the expense and the machinery of the biennial conventions was thoroughly discussed but action for triennial conventions
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Josephine Smith Dorweiler, Tau President
1953-1955
FRATERNITY OFFICERS
1953 - 1955
Josephine Smith Dorweiler, Tau
President
Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho
First Vice President
Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho
Second Vice President
Margaret Safford Dudley Boulden, Theta
Third Vice President
Virginia Boggess Mylander, Kappa
National Secretary
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi
Treasurer
Stella George Stern Perry, Alpha
Historian
Margaret Boothroyd Rasmussen, Tau, resigned 1954
replaced bv Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho NPC Delegate
Tau Delta Chapter delegates, Convention, 1953
was not approved; the executive committee was given broader powers to act quickly in situations requiring decisions and that committee was also empowered to conduct the lengthy and time consuming revisions of the constitution and bylaws by mail." Also, the alumnae department was given the power to set up clubs in areas where there were not enough alumnae to sustain a chapter.
Sadness was also a part of this convention when Founder Elizabeth Heywood Wyman became ill on the second day and had to leave. She passed away on August 30, 1953.
The fraternity's Executive Committee made several moves to strengthen the organizational structure, improve communications, and better respond to chapter needs. Among its initiatives, fraternity officers requested AOITs auditor to survey the fraternity's philanthropic program and Central Office, foresaw the need for training schools for Collegiate and Alumnae Directors in the year of their appointments, and emphasized scholarship. A collegiate chapter was placed on probation for failure to achieve the All-Women's [grade point] Average on its campus.
It was decided that the financial structure should be revamped to better meet the needs of collegiate chapters for new housing, remodeling, and redecorat- ing. Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida), was appointed National Housing Director to advise collegiate chap- ter corporations regarding planning and financing housing projects.
The fraternity's Third Vice President position was changed to the Philan- thropic Director and became a Standing Committee Chairman. It was felt that the position demanded an AOn whose main interest was in philan- thropic work. As Chairman (and not a member of the Executive Committee), the Philanthropic Director could focus full attention on philanthropy.
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The Executive Committee revised and reprinted the Pledge Handbook, redesigned the Membership Certificate and the Life Alumnae Dues card, and revised various report forms. Also, they published the Collegiate Officers' Manual, a new Song Book, and a new pamphlet. "Your Daughter and AOn." which was sent to the parents of new pledges (new members). Muriel McKinney. Lambda (Stanford University. Stanford. California), wrote the Corporation Manual. The Executive Committee appointed a Board of Publication.
In 1953 the Central Office was moved from Oxford to Cincinnati. Ohio. The move to a larger city gave the Central Office better mail and parcel post service, better office facilities, and more accessibility.
At 42nd Street and the East River in New York City, construction had started on the permanent headquarters for the United Nations, a location virtually on the doorstep of Beekman Tower, the panhellenic hotel. Beekman Tower became a convenient residence for delegations to the UN.
The fraternity suffered the loss of Founder Jessie Wallace Hughan on April 10, 1955. Jessie's death left Stella George Stern Perry, 78, as the only Founder living in 1955.
Kappa Kappa Chapter members, Installation. 1952
Detroit North Suburban Alumnae Chapter. Installation. 1957
Phoenix Alumnae Chapter charter members. 1952


COLLEGIATE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Iota Alpha Chapter (Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho), February 11, 1950
Phi Omicron Chapter (Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana), February 25, 1950
Theta Pi Chapter (Wagner College, Staten Island, New York). April 14, 1951
Chi Lambda Chapter (University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana), June 10, 1951
Kappa Rho Chapter (Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan). September 22, 1951 Sigma Chi Chapter (Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York), April 19, 1952
Kappa Kappa Chapter (Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana), May 24, 1952
Kappa Alpha Chapter (Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana), March 21, 1953
Nu Iota Chapter (Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois), May 22, 1954
Phi Alpha Chapter (East T ennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee), April 15, 1955
Delta Beta Chapter (University of Southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette, Louisiana), September 22. 1956 Gamma Sigma Chapter (Georgia State University. Atlanta, Georgia). October 6, 1956
Beta Lambda Chapter (Illinois Wesleyan University. Bloomington. Illinois). October 13, 1956
Phi Lambda Chapter (Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio), September 28, 1957
Omega Omicron Chapter (Lambuth University, Jackson. Tennessee). October 12, 1957
Nu Beta Chapter (University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi), February 22. 1958 Lambda Tau Chapter (Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana), March 1, 1958
Phi Delta Chapter (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin), October 25, 1958 Upsilon Alpha Chapter (University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona), April 11, 1959
Beta Chi Chapter (Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, Kentucky), April 25, 1959
Kappa Alpha delegates with Stella Perry, Convention, 1955
The 1955 Convention was held June 20-25 at the The Essex and Sussex Hotel, Spring Lake, New Jersey. The hostesses were Pi Delta Chapter (University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland), Sigma Tau Chapter (Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland), Nu Chapter (New York University, New York, New York), and Sigma Chi Chapter (Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York). The Presiding Officer was Josephine Smith Dorweiler, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). The Convention Chairman was Dorothea Matthews Juster, Nu (New York University, New York, New York). With the convention held on the East Coast, many of the officers who had served during the fraternity's early years had a chance to attend and renew old AOn friendships. For the first time, achievement cups were presented. Sixteen chapters were honored to be among the first recipients of this prestigious award.
Iota Chapter delegates with Stella Perry, Convention, 1955
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The biennium saw many challenges presented by changing lifestyles and other outside influences. For example, it was increasingly more difficult to find A O n volunteers to work for the fraternity because of early marriages, larger families, and fewer household workers. Many A O n volunteer positions had traveling requirements, which made it even harder to fill the offices.
Additionally, university administrations, student associations, and related agencies had placed limitations on some collegiate chapters. Women's and men's fraternities exerted efforts to defend their democratic principles, but recognized that fraternity chapters existed only with the approval of the host college or university.
Fraternities competed against beautiful dormitories financed by long term government loans. Living standards were higher and fraternity members expected better housing, but fraternity loan funds always had more demands on them than they could satisfy. Changes in higher education made college education less costly and state systems of universities and junior colleges sprung up throughout the United States.
In 1956 Central Office moved to Suite 601-4, Six East Fourth Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the time, the fraternity had a staff of four.
On November 7, 1956 Founder Stella George Stern Perry died at her Brooklyn, New York home. She was the last of AOITs Founders to die. She had been preceded in death by Helen St. Clair Mullan (July 29, 1936), Elizabeth Heywood Wyman (August 30, 1953), and Jessie Wallace Hughan (April 10,1955).
The 1957 Convention was held June 23-28 at the The Edgewater Beach Hotel, Chicago, Illinois. Hostesses were Rho Chapter (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), Nu Iota Chapter (Northern Illinois University,DeKalb, Illinois), Iota Chapter (University of Illinois. Urbana, Illinois), and Beta Lambda Chapter (Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois). The Presiding Officer was Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida). The National Convention Chairman was Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), and the Local Convention Chairman was Arlyne Reeves Filippi, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana. Illinois). The Rose Award was presented for the first time during this convention. Each of the 33 Rose Award recipients was presented a single live rose. The award recognized outstanding service to the fraternity by local alumnae. The live rose later was replaced by a bracelet bearing a gold rose bangle. (In the 1960s the criteria for the Rose Award was broadened and a gold sheaf of wheat charm replaced the bracelet.)
A new point system by which collegiate chapters were judged on philan- thropic activities was put into place. The Executive Committee also endorsed a six-point program for scholarship and developed a new Fraternity Education program.
Members had long requested jewelry and items with AOFI letters, so several items were approved, including a new vertical A O n pendant, A O n flag and banner, and A O n letters on blazers, cardigans, and sweatshirts.
The Girl of A O n award was presented for the first time in 1958 to honor a collegian who was a campus leader, and who had distinguished herself in the
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Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi President
1955-1957
FRATERNITY OFFICERS
1955 - 1957
Mary Louise Filer Roller. Alpha Pi
President
Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho
First Vice President
Gwendolyn Everetts Lee. Rho
Second Vice President
Virginia Boggess Mylander, Kappa
National Secretary
Elizabeth Michael Brotherhood, Epsilon
Treasurer
Stella George Stern Perry, Alpha
Historian
Katherine Graham Young, Rho, 1956 became
Assistant Historian
Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho
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Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho President 1957-1959
FRATERNITY OFFICERS
1957 - 1959
Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho
President
Wilma Smith Leland, Tau
First Vice President
Gwendolyn Everetts Lee, Rho
Second Vice President
Dorothy Whitaker Allen, Omicron
National Secretary
Olga Seibert Vatcher, Lambda
Treasurer
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi
NPC Delegate
fields of scholarship, service, leadership, and beauty. She also had to show that she lived AOFI through enthusiasm, willingness to do even small jobs, warmth of personality, and interest in others. The award was a joint effort between To Dragma and the First Vice President who was in charge of colle- giate chapters. The first recipient was Nancy Hayward Hile, Kappa Alpha
(Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana).
An invitation from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, gave A O n the challenge of developing a colony. The now traditional colony pin, a rose without A O n letters, was developed for this new chapter. The experiment was a success and the colony was installed as Upsilon Alpha Chapter in just six months on April 11, 1959, the shortest colonization period for any chapter on the campus.
In 1959 the first AOn convention ever held in Canada was at the Empress Hotel, Victoria, Vancouver, B.C., from June 25 to July 1. The hostesses were Beta Kappa Chapter (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada), Upsilon Chapter (University of Washington, Seattle, Washington), and Alpha Phi Chapter (Montana State College, Bozeman, Montana). The Presiding Officer was Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). The Convention Chairman was Clydene Morris Ennis, Upsilon (University of Washington, Seattle, Washington). The Chicago AOns arranged to have two Pullman train cars available for AOils passing through the area on the way to convention. The train traveled across the northern United States and stopped in Seattle. The travelers then took a boat to Victoria. At convention, the group put on a skit about their experiences. The return trip was across the lower part of Canada. The Helen St. Clair Mullan Award, to honor an alumna who had, for many years, served AOn in an out- standing manner, was presented for the first time ever to Edith Huntington Anderson, Beta Phi (Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana). The Diamond Jubilee Foundation was established to receive contributions for service and educational scholarships and fellowships for members of AOFI.
Another notable passing occurred when Anne Richardson Hall Curdy died in January 1959 in Kansas City. She had been the first initiate of Alpha Chapter (Barnard College of Columbia University, New York, New York).
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Theta Chapter rush skit. 1958
Delegates, Convention, 1959
ALUMNAE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Corvallis Alumnae Chapter (Oregon), January 8,1950 South Bend Alumnae Chapter (Indiana), February 9,1950 Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter (Florida), April 24,1950 Phoenix Alumnae Chapter (Arizona), April 29,1950 Cleveland Area Alumnae Chapter (Ohio), May 28,1950 Little Rock Alumnae Chapter (Arkansas), September 30; 1950 Long Beach Alumnae Chapter (California). November 18, 1950 Long Island Alumnae Chapter (New York), April 15,1951 Glendale Alumnae Chapter (California), April 21,1951 Riverside Alumnae Chapter (California), June 9.1951
San Bernadino Alumnae Chapter (California), June 10.1951 Montgomery Alumnae Chapter (Alabama), October 20.1951 Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter (Virginia). May 20,1952 Pocatello Alumnae Chapter (Idaho). October 17.1952 Huntsville Alumnae Chapter (Alabama). December 20,1952 Dearborn Alumnae Chapter (Michigan), April 25,1953
New Jersey-Bergen County Alumnae Chapter, March 27, 1954 Ventura County Alumnae Chapter (California). August 3.1954 Chicago South Suburban Club (Illinois). January 6, 1955 Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Chapter (Florida), February 18,1955 Ithaca Alumnae Club (New York). May 15.1955
Middle New Jersey Alumnae Club. May 19.1955
Atlanta Tri-County Alumnae Chapter (Georgia), October 30,1955
Santa Barbara Alumnae Chapter (California), December 31.1955
Binghamton South Tier Alumnae Club (New York), January 31.1956
Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Chapter (Illinois), March 24.1956
Duluth-Superior Alumnae Club (Minnesota). May 23.1956 Bucks County Alumnae Club (Pennsylvania). August 1. 1956 Southern Connecticut Alumnae Chapter (Connecticut). March 25,1957
Whittier Alumnae Club (California). May 5,1957 Bakersfield Alumnae Club (California). June 15.1957 Detroit North Suburban Alumnae Chapter (Michigan). October. 22,1957
Colorado Springs Alumnae Club (Colorado), November 15,1957
Chicago DuPage Valley Alumnae Club (Illinois), December 31,1957
Jackson Alumnae Chapter (Tennessee), February 19.1958 Stockton Alumnae Club (California). September 20.1958 Battle Creek Alumnae Club (Michigan). November 1.1958 Hamilton Alumnae Club (Ohio). December 31.1958 Permian Basin Alumnae Club (Texas). September 12.1959 Johnson City Alumnae Chapter (Tennessee). October 7,1959 Billings Alumnae Chapter (Montana). November 19.1959
Greater Pinellas Alumnae Chapter (Florida). November 23,1959
Clearwater Alumnae Club (Florida), December 31. 1959
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1960-1969
With the major unrest in society, stemming largely from controversy over the Vietnam war and racial tensions, anti-Greek sentiment was rampant on many college and university campuses. Against this backdrop, it became increas- ingly difficult for men's and women's fraternities to attract new members and maintain healthy collegiate chapters. Some expressed concern that, especial- ly during this period of turmoil and questioning authority, it was important for the established collegiate chapters not forget the value of AOn member- ship. In light of the many challenges facing Greek letter organizations, more than ever before it was vital for alumnae to inform young women about the fraternity system before they left for college. A big challenge for the fraterni- ty was finding ways to encourage alumnae to "talk up" women's fraternities in general and AOn in particular. In 1960 AOn had 81 chapters and 29,851 members.
Despite the challenges, many alumnae, filled with devotion and loyalty to AOn, continued their wise leadership and guidance to collegiate chapters and the fraternity. Numerous AOFIs also devoted hours of work to commu- nity service. AOn was able to establish 35 new chapters during the 1960s, which was the largest number of chapters established in a decade. Forty-six Mothers Clubs were in existence and reported to A O n about their activities.
The 1961 Convention was held June 25-30 at the Atlanta-Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The hostess chapters were Lambda Sigma Chapter (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia), Gamma Sigma Chapter (Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia), Delta Delta Chapter (Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama), and Tau Delta Chapter (Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama). The Presiding Officer was Wilma Smith Leland, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). The National Convention Chairman was Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho (Northwestern
University, Evanston, Illinois).
Two major awards were presented for the first time during the 1961 Convention. The Perry Award, given to recognize the outstanding collegiate chapter president, was the last of the Founders' Awards to be established. It was named in honor of Founder Stella Perry, AOITs first collegiate chapter president. Marianne Ruth Phelps, Omicron Pi (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan), received the first Perry Award. The first Central Office Cooperation Award also was presented during this convention to Gamma Chapter (University of Maine, Orono, Maine). The award was created at the suggestion of fraternity Executive Secretary J. Ann Hughes, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison,Wisconsin). AOn increased its districts to 19 and poli- cies on expansion and absorption were modified. Round table discussions were held on the subjects of rushing, finance, philanthropy, public relations, scholarship, pledge training, and fraternity education. Also, a special training session for chapter advisers was held.
Fraternity Executive Secretary J. Ann Hughes, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin), became the new President of Central Office Executives of the National Panhellenic Conference. Central Office was moved to Suite 601-5, Six East Fourth Street in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1960.
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The Diamond Jubilee Foundation presented its first scholarship award to Jeanine P. Hess Smith, Alpha Phi (Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana).
Beekman Tower, formerly known as Panhellenic House, was sold after 36 years of operation by the Panhellenic House Association as a residence for women who were members of National Panhellenic Conference groups and worked in New York City. The 26-story structure became convenient housing for United Nations delegations during the 1950s. The sale of the hotel was approved during the May 1964 stockholders meeting.
Omicron Chapter members, 1959
The 1963 Convention was held June 23-28, 1963 at the Buena Vista Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi. The hostesses were Pi Chapter (H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, New Orleans, Louisiana), Delta Beta Chapter (University of Southwest Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana), Alpha Omicron Chapter (Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana), Kappa Tau Chapter (Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana), and Lambda Tau Chapter (Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana). The Presiding Officer was Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas). The Convention Chairman was Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin), and the theme for convention was "AOn Lights the Way."
Challenging and changing times were coming from within and outside of AOn. Changes on college campuses included the trimester system and increasing academic pressures. Demands were made to change membership selection systems and for all fraternities to pledge members without regard for alumnae recommendations. Non-fraternity members worked to change national sisterhoods into associations of loosely connected, independent local groups.
Wilma Smith Leland, Tau President 1959-1961
FRATERNITY OFFICERS
1959 - 1961
Wilma Smith Leland, Tau
President
Dorothy Whitaker Allen, Omicron
First Vice President
Anne Cowen Beauchamp, Nu Omicron Second Vice President
Ruth Lee Leichtamer, Theta Psi National Secretary
Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi Treasurer
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi NPC Delegate
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Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi President
1961-1963
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1961 - 1963
Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi
President
Ruth Lee Leichtamer, Theta Psi
First Vice President
Jean Meents France, Zeta
Second Vice President
Jessie McAdam Larned, Tau
National Secretary
LaVern Giles LaPota. Rho
Treasurer
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi
NFC Delegate
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Photos above: Delegates, Convention, 1967
Many outsiders were seeking to judge not only the worth of fraternities, but their structures and procedures. There was an increasing need for fraternity members to state clearly what they were and what they were not.
AOn reaffirmed its identity as a sisterhood that did not restrict its members to friendships only within the fraternity. The fraternity reiterated its dedica- tion to the service of others and its philosophy of not seeking to change or reform other individuals or groups politically, religiously, or socially.
AOITs President, Ruth Leichtamer, Theta Psi (University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio), had to make these points clear to several college and university admin- istrations. The AOn Executive Committee members restated the fraternity's guiding principles throughout the biennium. AOn reemphasized its desire
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to achieve mutually-rewarding relationships with college and university administrators so that the most fulfilling and worthwhile experiences possible could be enjoyed by collegiate members of the fraternity.
The large college enrollments of the 1960s led to numbers of women students which frequently exceeded the capacity of existing women's housing to accommodate them. School administrators turned to women's fraternities to house more of their members, thus freeing dormitory rooms for other stu- dents. Also, campuses traditionally opposed to women's fraternitieshaving resident chapter houses quite suddenly rescinded that regulation and chap- ters were faced with the need to provide housing for all or a portion of their
members - a large financial obligation.
Scholarship winners, Convention, 1963
Furthermore, invitations to establish new chapters often depended on the fra- ternity's ability to provide chapter houses to accommodate members. As a result of such developments, AOn required all existing or new chapters to establish building/furnishing funds as preparation to meet unexpected demands.
Challenging campus problems and changes, the fraternity's growth, and increasing housing and financial needs created a necessity for more alumnae volunteers to serve collegiate chapters and their house corporations. It was at this time that "honorary members," members initiated while not in college, became "associate members" with privileges and obligations appropriate for alumnae of AOn. Training of alumnae became an essential need. The Executive Committee suggested that Area Training Workshops for Chapter Advisers be held as a step toward meeting this need.
The World about Us
Drugs, long hair, sexual freedom, and anti-establishment ideas were everywhere as affluent teenagers and university students embraced a counterculture fueled by rock music and a yearning for peace. The 1960s was a decade of chal- lenge, change, and unrest. It was an unforgettable era - the best of times and the worse of times.
A radical organization, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), caused chaos on college campuses. Many campus demonstrations, racial unrest, and the drug culture contributed to the turmoil and a strong anti-Greek sentiment on campuses.
In 1961. at the age of 44, John F. Kennedy became the youngest man and the first Roman Catholic to be elected President of the United States. When he was assas- sinated in 1963 during a visit to Dallas, Texas, people around the world mourned his death. In June 1968 President Kennedy's brother. Robert, was assassinated in Los Angeles, California, while cam- paigning for the U.S. presidency.
In Canada, one of the nation's most charismatic leaders, Perre Elliot Trudeau, began an 11-year stint as Prime Minister in 1968. Trudeau served again from 1980 to 1984.
Richard M.Nixon was elected U.S. President in 1969 and again in 1973. He achieved striking success- es in foreign affairs, but the domes- tic Watergate scandal forced him to resign in the face of threatened impeachment in August 1974.
Princess-style phones, felt-tip pens, and aluminum beverage cans were introduced. All the airs had tail fins, two-tone colors, and shiny chrome.
The musical group, "The Beatles," the rage with teenagers, sang " I Want to Hold Your Hand" while adults were humming "The Days of Wine and Roses."
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Ruth Lee Leichtamer, Theta Psi President
1963-1965
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1963 - 1965
Ruth Lee Leichtamer, Theta Psi
President
Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau
First Vice President
Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma
Second Vice President
Phyllis Amer Westerman, Rho
Secretary
Dorothy Bogen Farrington, Lambda
Treasurer
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida), became the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Treasurer. Four hundred ninety-seven campuses had men's and women's fraternity chapters, 149 campuses recently welcomed Greeks, and NPC groups added 249 chapters during 1958-1963. NPC drafted a resolution on student living because of the deplorable trends toward the removal of regulations which contributed to the lowering of standards for life in housing on campuses.
All women's fraternities had these concerns: Are college panhellenics foster- ing respect for learning by sponsoring cultural programs? Are they taking stands on questionable time-consuming campus customs, unbecoming con- duct, and drinking? Do most college members realize fraternity membership is a lifetime experience?
Tau Chapter members, 1962
Many challenges confronted the women's fraternities. Numerous universities turned to year-round classes. The four-year universities encountered addi- tional students from junior colleges and transfers. There was a steady in- crease in campus facilities, but a decline of activities. The growth of gradu- ate schools continued. The question ever before women's fraternities was how to meet the needs of women who combined careers and homemaking.
The National Interfraternity Conference and National Panhellenic Conference sponsored a display at the 1964 New York World's Fair Hall of Free Enterprise. It highlighted "six facts to remember about today's fraternities and sororities:
Loyalty: Greeks provide 75% of contributions to college and universities. Training: Greeks support charities with $200,000+ a year.
Scholarship: More than 70% complete college as compared to 50% of
non-Greeks.
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Management: Greek organizations were operated as a business with budgets and controls.
Citizenship: Undergraduate decision-makers decide law and policy."
The Traveling Secretary position was filled for the first time since 1957 by Karen Peeler, Pi (Sophie Newcomb College, New Orleans, Louisiana). Karen had been chapter president, a member of student council, panhellenic council, and a member of the Dean's advisory committee.
The 1965 Convention was held June 25-30 at the Chase-Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. The hostesses were Delta Pi Chapter (Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri), Phi Chapter (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas), Chi Omicron Chapter (Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma), and Pi Kappa Chapter (University of Texas, Austin. Texas). The Presiding Officer was Ruth Lee Leichtamer. Theta Psi (University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio), and the Convention Chairman was Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin). The theme was "AOn is the Gateway to Opportunity." Life Alumnae Dues were lowered to $15 for the 1975-1977 biennium. The workload required of the fraternity's Executive Committee became too heavy and Council voted to add another Vice President and a Director of Projects. Each Vice President supervised three districts with four directors in each district.
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida), was Secretary of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) from 1965 to 1967. AOfl's Director of Projects, Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia), was a speaker during the 39th Session of NPC in 1965.
COLLEGIATE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Zeta Psi Chapter Chapter (East Carolina University. Greenville, North Carolina), February 6, 1960
Chi Omicron Chapter (Central State University. Edmond. Oklahoma). April 30. 1960
Gamma Tau Chapter (Utah State University. Logan. Utah). May 14. 1960
Rho Sigma Chapter (Portland State University. Portland. Oregon). January 21, 1961
Delta Omega Chapter (Murray State College. Murray. Kentucky). February 18. 1961
Phi Kappa Chapter (Morris Harvey College, Charleston. West Virginia), April 22. 1961
Sigma Lambda Chapter (University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin). October 21. 1961 Beta Pi Chapter (Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti. Michigan). January 6. 1962
Delta Pi Chapter (Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri). May 5. 1962
Kappa Tau Chapter (Southeastern Louisiana University. Hammond, Louisiana). January 5. 1963
Alpha Gamma Chapter (Washington State University. Pullman. Washington). Rechartered. March 9. 1963 Phi Upsilon Chapter (Purdue University.
West Lafayette. Indiana), April 20. 1963
Theta Omega Chapter (Northern Arizona University.
Flagstaff. Arizona). November 23. 1963
Nu Sigma Chapter (Parsons College. Fairfield. Iowa), October 31. 1964
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Jessie McAdam Lamed, Tau President 1965-1967
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1965 - 1967
Jessie McAdam Larned, Tau
President
Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, Iota Alpha
First VicePresident
Josephine Stetler Sanders, Epsilon Alpha
Second Vice President
Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta
Third Vice President
Catherine Roe Raisor, Theta, resigned 1966 replaced by Katherine M. Plumer Eastabrooks, Kappa Alpha
Secretary
Dorothy Bogen Farrington, Lambda
Treasurer
Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma
Director of Projects
Sigma Tau Chapter members, 1965
The Piper, a newsletter for Council members, was inaugurated by the Executive Committee in January 1967 to keep the ever-growing fraternity bet- ter informed. It combined the Council Letter and the Executive Committee Report, and Central Office announcements.
During these years the Ritual, Traditions and Jewelry Committee investigated the trend toward elaborate jeweling of the AOn badge, a violation of the Founders' adherence to the concept of simplicity. The committee recom- mended steps to return to the original tenet of simplicity regarding the badge.
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The 1967 Convention was held June 17-22 at the Grand Hotel at Mackinac Island, Michigan. The hostesses were Beta Gamma Chapter (Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan), Beta Pi Chapter (Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan), Kappa Rho Chapter (Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan), and Omicron Pi Chapter (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan). The Presiding Officer was Jessie McAdam Larned, Tau (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota). The Convention Chairman was Geraldine Martindale King, Omega Omicron (Lambuth College, Jackson, Tennessee). Still fondly remembered by AOns who were there, the convention, whose theme was "AOTI on the Move," pro- vided attendees a trip back in time on an island where the only modes of transportation were horses and bicycles. The Grand Hotel was known as one of the most luxurious hotels in America. A committee to investigate the incorporation of AOn in the state of Indiana was approved. Incorporation would reflect the permanent business nature of the fraternity and protect members and officers from personal liability. In support of the Frontier
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Nursing Service, a $5,000 donation was sent to the Mary Breckinridge Hospital to be built in Leslie County, Kentucky.
AOn adopted The Arthritis Foundation and The Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society as the fraternity's international philanthropy in 1967. One reason arthritis was chosen as the philanthropy was because a serious form, rheumatoid, affected women (frequently between ages 20 and 45) three times as often as men. Research was a prime concern because arthritis was the number one crippling disease, and causes and cures were not known. At that time, combined government and Arthritis Foundation research funds were still less than one dollar per victim per year in the U.S. Also, education of the public was needed because quackery was widespread, robbing arthritis victims of more than $400 million a year.
In October 1968 the first Arthritis Research Grant was given by AOTI. $5,000 was presented to Dr. Naomi Rothfield of the University of Connecticut for research on systemic lupus erythematosus. In 1969 AOn gave Gail Ann Theis a $6,000 grant for research in immunology.
Central Office was moved from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Indianapolis, Indiana, in i 1967. Among the reasons for the move was that the incorporation of A O n in
Indiana required the Central Office to be located in the state. (Alpha Omicron
Pi Fraternity was incorporated in January 1968.) Indianapolis also was the
home of the central offices of 10 other men's and women's fraternities.
Area gatherings of AOITs in off-convention years were now called FETEs - Fraternity Education and Training Exchanges. These proved to be very use- ful for training and exchanging ideas with local chapters. These district and regional meetings, held every other year, became regular meetings.
After nearly 20 years serving AOFI as Executive Secretary, J. Ann Hughes, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin), retired in 1968. During J. Ann's years of service, more than 25,000 members were initiated, and 50 col- legiate and 110 alumnae chapters were installed. Wendy Witham Wilkerson, Gamma (University of Maine, Orono, Maine), began her duties as Executive Secretary at Central Office.
Kalamazoo Alumnae Chapter, Installation, 1966
Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma President
1967-1969
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1967 - 1969
Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma
President
Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, Iota Alpha
First Vice President
Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta
Second Vice President
Josephine Stetler Sanders, Epsilon Alpha
Third Vice President
Mildred Hull Sweeder. Alpha Tau
Secretary
Dorothy Bogen Farrington, Lambda
Treasurer
Marion Grassmuck Clouse, Chi
Communications Officer
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Mary Louise Filer Roller (Alpha Pi, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida), served as National Panhellenic Conference Chairman from 1967 through 1969. AOn held a grand reception in New Orleans to honor her as she became Chairman of NPC. Mary Louise presided over the 41st Session of NPC at the Fountainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, during October 22-25. 1969.
The 1969 Convention was held June 20-26 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The Presiding Officer was Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia). The Convention Chairman was Geraldine Martindale King, Omega Omicron (Lambuth College, Jackson. Tennessee). The AO Pizette (a daily convention newspaper) made a comeback at this convention. Movie actress Jane Wyman and Maureen Reagan (daugh- ter of California Governor Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman) attended the Philanthropic Luncheon to speak about the Arthritis Foundation.
During the convention, many organizational changes were decided, including decreasing the size of the Executive Committee to six, establishing a region- al operations structure, and creating a Board of Directors to oversee finances. The Regional Meeting Fee was established and Council dues, paid annually by each alumnae and collegiate chapter, were raised. The Ritual, Traditions and Jewelry Committee and Perry Award Committee members were limited to six- year appointed terms, which eliminated life tenure on those committees. Chapters were designated as the only organizational groups for alumnae (which led to all alumnae clubs taking chapter status or becoming inactive). Council also passed a resolution to establish the Central Office Acquisition Fund, which was designed to help find and purchase a permanent headquarters location for the fraternity.
For years, convention Rose Banquet tradition included the Executive Committee and Past Presidents being seated in the banquet hall after all oth- ers were standing at their places. During the 1969 Convention, the entry of executive officers and Past Presidents was given a "Hollywood" twist: they entered the hall in a spotlighted promenade, thus beginning a new tradition.
There were nine regions in the new regional operations structure, which strengthened A O n by providing chapters regional officers and directors who were resources in various aspects of chapter operations. Regional Meetings, held in each region in off-convention years, helped train regional personnel and chapter representatives, and gave collegiate and alumnae chap- ters greater feelings of belonging.
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COLLEGIATE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
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Lambda Beta Chapter (California State University- Long Beach, Long Beach. California), March 27. 1965 Beta Rho Chapter (University of Montana. Missoula, Montana). April 10. 1965
Alpha Chi Chapter (Western Kentucky University. Bowling Green. Kentucky). May 8. 1965
Rho Alpha Chapter (Pan American University. Edinburg, Texas). February 5. 1966
Gamma Beta Chapter (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. Pennsylvania). February 26. 1966
Theta Chi Chapter (Morningside College.
Sioux City. Iowa). March 19. 1966
Tau Omicron Chapter (University of Tennessee-Martin, Martin. Tennessee), March 26. 1966
Sigma Rho Chapter (Slippery Rock State University. Pennsylvania). April 10. 1966
Sigma Sigma Chapter (St. Norbert College.
West DePere. Wisconsin). April 23, 1966
Iota Tau Chapter (Stout State University. Menomonie. Wisconsin). September 24. 1966 Kappa Pi Chapter (Ohio Northern University,
Ada. Ohio), October 1, 1966
Alpha Delta Chapter (University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Alabama). February 25. 1967
Sigma Phi Chapter (California State University Northridge. Northridge, California). April 22, 1967 Lambda Phi Chapter (University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, Whitewater. Wisconsin). April 29. 1967 Iota Sigma Chapter (Iowa State University. Ames. Iowa). April 20. 1968
Gamma Delta Chapter (University of South Alabama. Mobile. Alabama). March 29. 1969
Alpha Theta Chapter (Coe College. Cedar Rapids. Iowa). April 12. 1969
Chi Pi Chapter (Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts). April 26. 1969
Beta Sigma Chapter (Boise State College. Boise, Idaho). April 26. 1969
Phi Sigma Chapter (Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska), May 10, 1969
Nu Zeta Chapter (Chadron State College. Chadron. Nebraska). September 13. 1969
Phi Beta Chapter (East Stroudsburg State University. East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania). October 4. 1969 Alpha Beta Chapter (Florida Atlantic University. Boca Raton. Florida). December 6. 1969
Convention, 1969
ALUMNAE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
New Haven Alumnae Club (Connecticut), March 15. I960 Pomona-Covina Alumnae Chapter (California). December 4, 1960
Greater Lafayette Alumnae Chapter (Louisiana). March 12.1961
Hawaii .Alumnae Chapter (HawaiiI. March 18.1961 .Anderson Alumnae Club (Indiana). March 20,1961 Quad Cities .Alumnae Club (Iowa). April 21.1961 Manhattan Alumnae Club (New York). July 15.1961 Owensboro Alumnae Club (Kentucky), December 5,1961 Oneonta Alumnae Club (New York), January' 10,1962 Austin Alumnae Chapter (Texas), April 10, 1962 Chicago Glenbrook Alumnae Club (Illinois), June 6.1962 Southern New Jersey Alumnae Chapter, December 12.1962 Charleston West Virginia Alumnae Chapter (West Virginia) October 13.1963
Flagstaff .Alumnae Chapter (Arizona), November 23.196;? Greater Jackson Alumnae Chapter (Mississippi). December (i. 1963
Santa .Ana-South Coast Alumnae Club (California). April 21. 1964
Hammond Alumnae Chapter (Indiana). April 21,1964 Peoria Alumnae Club (Illinois), April 27, 1964 Waukesha County Alumnae Club (Wisconsin). Octobers, 1964
Gainesville Alumnae Chapter (Florida). January 10.1965 Fox Valley Illinois Alumnae Club (Illinois). March 12.1965 Muncie Alumnae Chapter (Indiana), March 19,1965 Tacoma Alumnae Club (Washington). April 15.1965
Salt Lake City Alumnae Chapter (Utah) .April 24.1965 Oxford Alumnae Club (Mississippi) April30,1965 Orono Alumnae Club (Maine). May 1. 1965
Logan Alumnae Club (Utah). May 8.1965
Ogden Alumnae Club (Utah). May 8.1965
Sioux City Alumnae Club (Iowa). May 15.1965 Monroe Alumnae Chapter (Liuisiana). May 20.1965 Greater Columbia Alumnae Chapter (South Carolina). June 8.1965
Paducah Alumnae Club (Kentucky'), September 30,1965 Palo Alto Alumnae Chapter (California). October 2.1965 San Mateo Alumnae Chapter (California), October 2.1965 Des Moines Alumnae Chapter (Iowa), October 22,1965
Cocoa-Melbourne .Alumnae Chapter (Florida). November 30.1965
Murray Alumnae Club (Kentucky), December 1.1965 Elkhart Alumnae Club (Indiana). December 31.1965 Lawrence .Alumnae Chapter (Kansas), December 31.1965 Mankato Alumnae Club (Minnesota). January 27.1966 Daytona Beach Alumnae Chapter (Florida), February' 7,1966 Shelbyville Alumnae Club (Indiana). April 10.1966
Detroit Northwest Suburban Alumnae Chapter (Michigan). May 24.1966
Kalamazoo Alumnae Chapter (Michigan). June 1.1966 Salem Alumnae Club (Oregon), July 10, 1906 Fullerton Area Alumnae Chapter (California). July 15.1966 Atlanta Southwest Suburban .Alumnae Chapter IGeorgia I. October 12.1966
Pueblo Alumnae Club (Colorado). November 10. 1966 Monroe Count}) Alumnae Club (Michigan).
November 15.1966
Northern Mississippi .Alumnae Chapter (Mississippi). February 4,1967
Kokomo Alumnae Chapter (Michigan). February' 11.1967 Bowling Green Alumnae Chapter (Kentucky). April 2.1967 Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter (Texas). April 22.1967 U-high Valley Alumnae Chapter (Pennsylvania), Septembers. 1967
Fort Collins-Greeley .Alumnae Club. (Colorado) September 11,1967
Columbus Alumnae Club (Indiana). October 14.1967 Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chapter (Alabama). March 4,1968 Athens .Alumnae Chapter (Georgia). March 31.1968 Pan American Alumnae Club (Texas). December 31.1968 Southern Orange County .Alumnae Chapter (California). April 30,1969
Kearney Alumnae Chapter (Nebraska), May 10. 1969 Ottawa Alumnae Chapter (Ontario, Canada), June 10.1969 Orlando Alumnae Chapter (Florida), June 11.1969 Albany' Alumnae Chapter (New York), September 10,1969
Arlington/Mid-Cities .Alumnae Chapter (Texas). September 10. 1969 Blixitnington-Normal .Alumnae Chapter (Illinois). September 10.1969
Boise Valley .Alumnae Chapter (Idaho). September 10, 1969 Chagrin Valley' Alumnae Chapter (Ohio). September 10,1969 Charleston Alumnae Chapter (South Carolina). September 10.1969
Chicago Southwest Suburban Alumnae Chapter (Illinois). September 10.1969
Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter (California), September 10,1969
Greater Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter (Pennsylvania). September 10. 1969
Missoula Alumnae Chapter (Montana). September 10, 1969 Mobile Alumnae Chapter (.Alabama). September 10.1969 Palouse Alumnae Chapter (Washington). September 10.1969 Wilmington Alumnae Chapter (Delaware), September 10.1969
Macomb County .Alumnae Chapter (Michigan). November 18.1969
Ames Alumnae Chapter (Iowa), December I, 1969 Tallahassee Alumnae Chapter (Florida). December 7, 1969 Lis Vegas Alumnae Chapter (Nevada). December 13.1969 Albuquerque Alumnae Chapter (New Mexico). December 31,1969
Tucson Alumnae Chapter (Arizona), December 31, 1969 Marin County Alumnae Chapter (California). December 31.1969


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The 1970s was a decade of change for the world and AOI~I. The fraternity real- ized that with changes in society, computerization, more working women and a much faster-paced business world, it must keep pace. The new regional structure afforded easier lines of communication, professionalization of vol- unteer offices was introduced, and external business procedures were devel- oped to be in accord with the professional world. The fraternity also made changes in collegiate chapter policies that kept pace with the changing world and student. AOFI had 118 collegiate chapters and 47,413 members in 1970. There were 15 collegiate and 29 alumnae chapters installed during the decade.
Many universities were investigating the membership selection process of fra- ternal organizations on campus. They questioned ritual and fraternity poli- cies that were found to be discriminatory. AOn was among the few National Panhellenic Conference groups not required to make changes to the Ritual, Constitution, or Bylaws since there were no ethnic or religious restrictions regarding membership selection.
The magazine editor's job became a paid Central Office staff position in 1969. This was the first time the position was a professional paid position. Dianne Courtney was hired as the Editorial Manager. Later, the Editorial Director's position was abolished in favor of engaging a To Dragma Editor from the ranks of AOFl alumnae on an honorarium basis. Mildred Milam Murphy, Nu Omicron (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee), began a six-year stint as Editor of To Dragma in 1970.
In 1970 a new song book was compiled by Geraldine Flagle, Alpha Phi (Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana). The Certificate of Honor was created to be awarded at the local level to members who had given long, devoted, and distinguished service.
The 1971 Convention was held June 13-17 at the Statler Hilton in Dallas, Texas. The Presiding Officer was Fern Robinson Kellevang, Eta (University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin), and the Convention Chairman was Lorena Terry Quick, Kappa (Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia). The convention theme was "Achievement, Opportunity, Progress." Council made several decisions regarding the fraternity's structure. The Administrative Vice President would assume the duties of the President, should she be unable to function. The Secretary/Treasurer position was divid- ed into two offices. The National Panhellenic Conference Delegate became a voting member of the Executive Committee. Regional Finance Officers and Regional Extension Officers were made members of Council and Regional Rush Officer positions were eliminated. A pilot project, the Collegiate Liaison Committee, was launched to include collegiate members in the internal func- tions of AOn. For the first time, chapters could sell fundraising items during the convention. The area designated for that purpose was called the "Boutique." The design for the Diamond Jubilee Foundation seal was
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revealed. The first AOn Philos Award was awarded to Delta Delta Chapter (Auburn University, Auburn. Alabama) to recognize the collegiate chapter best exemplifying true panhellenic spirit.
During this biennium, AOITs 75th (diamond jubilee) anniversary occurred. As it was being celebrated, the fraternity noted that the goals and standards set by the Founders were as relevant in the 1970s as they were in 1897. The
Post-Convention Tour. Convention, 1971
Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta President 1969-1971
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1969 - 1971
Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta
President
Marion Grassmuck Clouse, Chi
Executive Vice President
Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy. Iota Alpha
Administrative Vice President
Verginia Long Miller, Iota
Extension Vice President
Norma Nierstheimer Berry Cassidy, Rho
Secretary/Treasurer
Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho
NPC Delegate
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1969 - 1971
Jessie Marie Senor Cramer. Phi
Chairman
Margaret Wolf Miller Danielson, Rho Dorothy Bruniga Dean, Rho Dorothy Bogen Farrington, Lambda Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho Dorothy Rae Matchett, Alpha Tau Kathryn Bremer Matson. Tau, resigned 1970 Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi Phyllis Arner Westerman. Rho
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Nu Beta Chapter members, 1971
basic values of love and friendship withstood challenges over time, and in 75 years, the fraternity had not adjusted its purpose, changed its vows, nor altered its standards. The organization looked forward to further extending its philosophy to additional campuses and members. The future was encouraging, especially since there was less campus activism, less anti-Greek sentiment, and students seemed to be having fun again.
A general strengthening of the innovative reorganizational measures instigated during the last six years took place during this biennium. Among such changes, the Board of Directors consolidated and streamlined loan funds. Carolyn Harris, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia), Chairman of the Headquarters Committee, announced the first deposit had been made to the Central OfficeAcquisition Fund.
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The philanthropic slogan was SHEAF, which stood for "Share, Help, Educate for the Arthritis Foundation." In 1972 AOITs first leaflet on arthritis was published. A new AOIT ball-point pen was made available for sale to benefit Arthritis Research Fellowships. The pen had a specially designed holder on the shaft that enabled arthritic fingers to hold the pen.
The 1973 Convention was held June 17-22 at the Diplomat Resort and Country Club, in Hollywood-By-the Sea, Florida. The Presiding Officer was Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, Iota Alpha (University of Idaho, Pocatello, Idaho), and the Convention Chairman was Geraldine Martindale King, Omega Omicron (Lambuth College, Jackson, Tennessee). The 75th Anniversary Banquet speaker was Mary "Dee" Danielson Drummond, Alpha Phi (Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana), who was International Historian and had served as AOIT President during 1937-1939. In a "Salute to Excellence," 13 chapters, all 25 years of age or older, were recognized for having main- tained exemplary records during their entire existence on their campuses, in their communities, and within Alpha Omicron Pi.
Right: 75th Anniversary celebration,
Convention, 1973
Below: Greetings at Convention, 1973
Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, Iota Alpha President
1971-1973
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1971 - 1973
Eleanore Dietrich MacCurdy, Iota Alpha
President
Janirae Linebaugh Callaway, Omicron
Administrative Vice President
Patricia Jacobs Mottweiler, Theta
Executive Vice President
Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho
Extension Vice President
Bobbye McCarter. Nu Omicron
Secretary
Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta
Treasurer
Norma Nierstheimer Berry Cassidy, Rho
NPC Delegate
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1971 - 1973
Dorothy Bogen Farrington, Lambda
Chairman
Jessie Marie Senor Cramer, Phi Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma Martha Louise Hilands, Alpha Rho Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta Mary Paschen Lindrooth. Rho Dorothy Rae Matchett. Alpha Tau Verginia Long Miller, Iota Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi Jean Whorley Tripp, Nu Omicron


AOFI's growth required new systems in Central Office, such as combining mailings, revising forms, and developing new communication methods. Several new publications were produced during the biennium. "AOn Makes the Difference" was a pamphlet designed to introduce rushees (prospective members) to AOn and "Now You're an AOIT was a pamphlet used to help welcome the new initiates. The Collegiate Chapter Operations Manual (CCOM), Regional Operations Manual, and Regional Meetings Manual were
The World about Us
Gasoline and heating oil shortages, inflation, sky-high interest rates, and unemployment dominated the news. It was a time of trouble and reappraisal. The mood of many Americans was that they did not want to police the world or pay more taxes. They were against demonstrations, campus revolts, and permissive lifestyles of the young radicals. Psychological de- pression stemming from the Vietnam war and the Watergate political scandal permeated the United States.
W omen pushed for equal rights, many through the "women's libera- tion movement," and some even opted to wear suits and ties instead of skirts and high heels.
Gerald Ford became the United States President in 1974 after Pres- ident Richard Nixon resigned to avoid impeachment. President Ford was in office until 1977 when he was succeeded by Jimmy Carter.
1976 was the 200th Anniversary of the birth of the United States. 15 tall ships and more than 200 small- er ones sailed into the Upper Bay and up the Hudson River. New Yorkers and visitors jammed the river banks and rooftops to get a glimpse of them. The nation's cap- ital boasted the largest fireworks celebration.
In 1979 the Canadian Supreme Court voided the law in Quebec which made French the province's exclusive official language.
revised. A handsome new Pledge Handbook was published and, for the first time, a new publication, the Book of Policies, was compiled to make AOIT policies available in one source. A newsletter called the Beeline was published to keep chapter presidents informed of fraternity events.
Northern Virginia Alumnae, 1974
The Diamond Jubilee Foundation (DJF), in addition to general membership scholarships, provided scholarship funds for a special chapter assistant (a live-in consultant who provided continuing assistance to a collegiate
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chapter). Also, by special arrangement of its trustees, the Ruby Fund con- tributed to the rebuilding fund of Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana (loca- tion of Phi Omicron Chapter) after the campus was devastated by a tornado.
Due to an automobile gasoline shortage in the United States, the AOFI Executive Committee directed that the 1974 Regional Meetings be held in locations easily accessible by public transportation. So that they would be at times most convenient for their regions, the eight meetings were held at various dates between April and August.
The 1975 Convention was held June 19-23 at the O'Hare Inn in Chicago, Illinois. The Presiding Officer was Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho (Northwest- ern University, Evanston, Illinois), and the Convention Chairman was Valerie Christmann Burghard, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). "Applaud Our Progress" was the theme of the four-day convention, which emphasized alumnae involvement. In a bold move that brought sweeping changes, Council adopted a resolution to professionalize and streamline the fraternity's operations to relieve AOn volunteers of some of their large work- loads. Additionally, the resolution directed the consolidation of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors into one administrative body, the Executive Board. The new Executive Board consisted of a President. Vice- President/Operations, Vice-President/Development, Secretary-Treasurer, and four Directors. Also, through the resolution, Council suspended until the 1977 convention the International Bylaws sections dealing with functions and duties of the Executive Board to give the Board the opportunity to develop new bylaws that would prescribe operations under the new structure. The resolution also contained the names and offices of the members of the new Executive Board and specified that the Executive Director, a legal counsel,
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and an investment counselor would serve on the Executive Board without vote. This convention also offered special sessions for chapter corporation officers who had each received a special invitation to attend.
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Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho President 1973-1975
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
1973 - 1975
Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho
President
Janirae Linebaugh Callaway, Omicron
Administrative Vice President
Rosalie Gorham Barber, Sigma Omicron
Executive Vice President
Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota
Extension Vice President
Geraldine Martindale King. Omega Omicron
Secretary
Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta
Treasurer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1973 - 1975
Carolyn Huey Harris. Lambda Sigma
Chairman
Eunice Force Barkell, Lambda Sharon Dieringer Campbell, Upsilon Alpha Martha Louise Hilands. Alpha Rho
Fern Robinson Kallevang, Eta, resigned 1974 Mary Paschen Lindrooth, Rho
Lorena Terry Quick, Kappa
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi
Jean Whorley Tripp, Nu Omicron Phyllis Arner Westerman, Rho
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ALUMNAE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Palm Beach County Alumnae Chapter (Florida) April 18.1970 Chicago Far West Alumnae Chapter (Illinois), August 1.1970 Findlay Alumnae Chapter (Ohio) October 26,1970 Martin Alumnae Chapter (Tennessee), October 15,1971 Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter (Tennessee), September 16.1972
Iowa City Alumnae Chapter (Iowa). October 29,1972 Hammond Area Alumnae Chapter (Louisiana), January 20,1973
Boulder Alumnae Chapter (Colorado), February 10,1973 Amador-Livermore Valley Alumnae Chapter (California). April 7.1973
LaGrange Alumnae Chapter (Georgia), April 7,1973 Shoals Area Alumnae Chapter (Alabama), April 14,1973 Charlotte Alumnae Chapter (North Carolina), March 20,1974 Topeka-Lawrence Alumnae Chapter (Kansas). March 27.1974
South Bay/Palos Verdes Alumnae Chapter (California). May 16,1974
Northern Orange County Alumnae Chapter (California), June 11,1974
Lexington Alumnae Chapter (Kentucky), June 22,1974 Staten Island Alumnae Chapter (New York), September 15,1974
Greater Pensacola Alumnae Chapter (Florida), January 25,1975
Macon Alumnae Chapter (Georgia), April 19,1975 Columbus Alumnae Chapter (Georgia). September 13.1975 Maryville Alumnae Chapter (Missouri), October 4.1975 Mid-Missouri Alumnae Chapter (Columbia/Jefferson City, Missouri), October 5,1975
Auburn/Opelika Alumnae Chapter Chapter (Alabama) December 31,1975
Diablo Valley Alumnae Chapter (San Pablo, California), May 26.1976
Greater Portland Alumnae Chapter (Maine). March 11,1978 Northwest Arkansas Alumnae Chapter (Arkansas), August 5,1978
Triangle Alumnae Chapter (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Mill. North Carolina). January 28,1979
Springfield Area Alumnae Chapter (Illinois). March 4,1979
Monterey Alumnae Chapter (California). June 4.1979
The 1975-1977 biennium was one of rapid changes as the newly constituted Executive Board made decisions that implemented the far-reaching effects of the "professionalization resolution" that Council had adopted during the 1975 Convention. Many factors had led to the need for changes, including the growth of A O n during previous bienniums that had greatly increased the workloads of AOn volunteers. Also, changes in economics and lifestyles had led to growing numbers of women working outside the home, which greatly reduced the amount of time available for volunteer work.
One of the first decisions the new Executive Board made was to change the role of Central Office. Prior to that time, the small staff had maintained mem- bership, financial, and other fraternity records, handled printing and distrib- ution of materials, and compiled and sent mailings to Council. The Executive Board enlarged upon those responsibilities so that the staff would relieve vol- unteers of routine functions. In part to help emphasize the new role, in 1976 Central Office was renamed "Headquarters" and was moved from Indianapolis to office space at 2401 Hillsboro Road in Nashville, Tennessee. Also, the chief staff member's title was changed from Executive Secretary to "Administrative Director." Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), resigned from the Executive Board to become Administrative Director.
Executive Board skit. Convention, 1977
The 1977 Convention was held June 16-20 at the Camelback Inn in Scotts- dale, Arizona. The Presiding Officer was Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta (University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California), and the Convention Chairman was Valerie Christmann Burghard, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). A new convention format was used that includ- ed several training sessions and only one business session. Attendance was more than 500. Council adopted many bylaws changes regarding structure and procedures at the international level. The new bylaws further
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implemented Council's 1975 resolution that directed the professionalization and streamlining of fraternity operations. A new standardized pledge (new member) program, to supplement the pledge manuals used by collegiate chapters, was introduced. The new program, along with the pledge manuals, were required for all A O n pledges. Council adopted a resolution that autho- rized the Executive Board to take all necessary steps to establish and incor- porate the AOn Philanthropic Foundation to support the philanthropic activities of the fraternity. The non-profit corporation, incorporated sepa- rately from the fraternity, was designed to receive tax-deductible gifts and make grants. Council also created an Historical Society to locate and pre- serve historical memorabilia. A new International Rush Program w as pre- sented. There were new policies and guidelines including a new emphasis on obtaining information about prospective members prior to pledging.
The 1977-1979 biennium was a dynamic time of change and challenge for the fraternity. Having accomplished a complete reorganization of the interna- tional operating structure, the Executive Board further refined procedures and operations. An accomplishment of the biennium was th e computeriza- tion of membership rolls. The new pledge program and new rush program were implemented, and a revised Alumnae Chapter Operations Manual was distributed.
Singing, Convention, 1977
Susan Edmunds Lewis, Tau Delta (Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama), was named Administrative Director of the fraternity in 1977. She helped the Executive Board usher in a new era of fraternity man- agement by implementing many procedures and programs that were designed to constantly enhance the services provided to AOITs members by the International Headquarters staff. During her 13-year tenure, the role of the Headquarters staff evolved from relieving volunteers of clerical responsi- bilities to providing advice and expertise in wide-ranging fraternal matters.
Janirae Linebaugh Callaway, Omicron President
1975-1976
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1975 - 1977
Janirae Linebaugh Callaway, Omicron, resigned 1976
replaced by Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta
President
Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta, resigned 1976
replaced by Phyllis Arner Westerman. Rho Vice President/Operations
Joan Deathe MacCallum, Kappa Phi Vice President/Development
Mary Hansuld Moore, Iota Sigma
Secretary/Treasurer
Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma
Director
Adele Kuflewski Hinton, Rho. resigned 1 9 7 6 replaced by Alice Rath Aderman, Theta Psi
Director
Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha P i
Director
Phyllis Arner Westerman, Rho, resigned 1 9 7 6 replaced by Jo Beth Walling Heflin, Pi Kappa
Director
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Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta President
1976-1979
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1977 - 1979
Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta
President
Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa
Vice President/Operations
Phyllis Arner Westerman, Rho
Vice President!Development
Mary Hansuld Moore, Iota Sigma
Secretary/Treasurer
Jo Beth Walling Heflin, Pi Kappa
Director
Marilyn Rose Herman, Upsilon
Director
Joan Deathe MacCallum, Kappa Phi
To help support the fraternity's growth, the Loyalty Fund had been estab- lished 1978. The fund was created to provide a means through which alum- nae could support the fraternity financially. In a philosophical shift, the pur- pose of the fund was enhanced to emphasize assistance for the fraternity and planning for its future. The name of the fund was changed to "Development Fund" in 1979 to focus on putting loyalty into action by contributing financially to ensure the fraternity's future.
To encourage support of the Development Fund, Past President Carolyn Huey Harris, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia), wrote an arti- cle that appeared in the January 1979 Piper newsletter (that was sent to Council members). She wrote, "...We have a fund to take care of our mem- bers in need — the Ruby Fund. We have a fund to recognize and support edu- cation through scholarships - the Diamond Jubilee Fund. We have a Philanthropic Fund to help our fellow man - presently contributing to arthri- tis research. However, we have neglected to provide a means for supporting the growth and development of Alpha Omicron Pi. The time has come...We are launching an unusual voluntary appeal for Fraternity Development. Let's get together to make it successful. If AOn is to meet the challenge of the new glory era for Greeks, we must have the support from everyone..."
The 1979 Convention was held June 30-July 4 at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The Presiding Officer was Norma Marshall Ackel, Kappa Theta (University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California), and the Convention Chairman was Janet Watkins Spencer, Sigma Omicron (Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas). Two new awards were given for the first time during the convention: the Adele K. Hinton Award and Regional Director Award. The Adele K. Hinton Award recognizes a member who has worked tirelessly for the fraternity and who has, most especially, served as a personal example and inspiration to others. The first recipient of the Hinton award was Phyllis Arner Westerman, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois). The Regional Director Award was created to honor the most outstanding Regional Director for the biennium. The recip- ient was Virginia (Ginny) Zenishek Struble, Phi (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas).
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COLLEGIATE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Sigma Iota Chapter (Western Illinois University, Macomb. Illinois). April 4. 1970
Omega Xi Chapter (Morehead State University. Morehead. Kentucky). May 16. 1970
Theta Kappa Chapter (West Chester State College. West Chester. Pennsylvania). May 23. 1970
Gamma Iota Chapter (Southern Illinois University. Carbondale. Illinois). October 10, 1970 Lambda Omega Chapter (Northwest Missouri State University. Maryville. Missouri), April 17, 1971 Lambda Chi Chapter (LaCrange College. LaCrange. Georgia). May 15. 1971
Beta Epsilon Chapter (Bemidji State University. Bemidji. Minnesota), May 22, 1971
Epsilon Iota Chapter (Eastern Illinois University. Charleston. Illinois). February 12. 1972
Delta Chi Chapter (University of Delaware, Newark. Delaware). May. 6. 1972
Alpha Kappa Chapter (University of North Alabama. Florence. Alabama). April 14. 1973
Chi Alpha Chapter (University of California-Davis. Davis. California), April 5. 1975
Sigma Delta Chapter (Huntingdon College, Montgomery. Alabama). January 31. 1976
Nu Lambda Chapter (University of Southern California-Los Angeles. Los Angeles. California). Rechartered. May 8. 1976
Lambda Iota Chapter (University of California-San Diego. San Diego. California). November 12. 1977 Delta Phi Chapter (University of South Carolina, Columbia. South Carolina). Rechartered. April 22. 1978 Gamma Alpha Chapter (George Mason University. Fairfax. Virginia). April 22. 1978
Omicron Pi Chapter (University of Michigan.
Ann Arbor, Michigan). Rechartered, October 9, 1978 Upsilon Lambda Chapter (University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas), November 18, 1978 Delta Upsilon Chapter (Duke University,
Durham. North Carolina). September 8. 1979
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1980-1989
If a decade can be characterized by a phrase, perhaps "facing reality" best describes the 1980s. The fraternity's traditional methods of operation could no longer manage the workload of the growing organization plus the chal- lenges presented by more women in the work force which decreased the time available for volunteer work. The fraternity faced additional "opportunities" generated by other societal changes such as a greater interest from universi- ty/college administrations in establishing chapters. Likewise, many "chal- lenges" were faced including: declining enrollments; more working students due to economic factors; and rising crime and increased drug and alcohol abuse on college campuses.
During these years, AOIT's directive was to build on the initiatives triggered by Council's 1975 resolution to "professionalize" operations. With the goal of relieving volunteers of many routine functions and providing greater service to members, the fraternity's leadership: conducted surveys; set goals and made plans to achieve them; expanded participation in interfraternal activi- ties; improved the operating methods and structure; provided more training for volunteers; delegated responsibility to regional officers; and expanded the role and facilities of International Headquarters. As one Past AOn President said, "it was a time when we graduated from running AOn from card tables
in homes to running it from well-equipped offices."
There were many changes in how the fraternity's work was conducted, but there also was an emphasis on "getting back to the basics." Friendships and living the philosophy expressed in the Ritual were the fundamental reasons Alpha Omicron Pi was founded. Preserving and nurturing those bedrock aspects of the fraternity were among the important driving forces behind changes and provided strength to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 1980s.
The many dynamics affecting the fraternity needed scrutiny and analysis. To undertake those tasks, the Fraternity Development Committee was created in 1980. The committee researched the results of past AOn procedures and kept abreast of current trends in the fraternity world. They confirmed that interest in Greek life continued to rise and the immediate future would bring
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decreases in college enrollments, but increases in the number of female, older, and part-time students. Such findings aided the Executive Board in planning for the continued strengthening and growth of the fraternity which in 1980 had 130 chapters and 63,254 members.
To reinforce each member's role in helping further the growth and goals of AOn, the theme of the 1980 Regional Meetings was "Celebrate Success." Emphasizing quality membership recruitment and development, sessions demonstrating how marketing principles might be applied to conveying AOn to others were attended by approximately 600 women in eight regions.
The Executive Board took many additional steps to ensure that: members understood their vital roles in the continued growth of the fraternity; mem- bers and officers had clear understandings of what was expected of them; and AOn volunteers had the tools needed for their jobs. Initiatives included: offering extensive training for Chapter Advisers and Regional Directors; pro- viding a Special Chapter Assistant (a "live-in chapter consultant") for each of nine collegiate chapters; strengthening the Performance Standards for Collegiate Chapters; increasing the decision-making responsibilities delegat- ed to regional and international officers; designing a structured redevelop- ment plan for inactive alumnae chapters; and adding to the AOil Book of Policies several new policies, including one governing rushing and pledging legacies (relatives of AOFIs).
Another major step was the fraternity's purchase of a building for its Headquarters. Having rented properties for Central Office and Headquarters since 1925, the purchase enabled the fraternity to manage rapid develop- ments and provide for future service and growth. With six full-time and three part-time members, the staff moved into the building at 3821 Cleghorn Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee, in November 1981. The new Headquarters, for the first time, allowed adequate storage for the fraternity archives. Historical records and memorabilia had been saved since 1897, but were not stored in an organized fashion. Mary Louise Filer Roller, Alpha Pi (Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida), and Edith Hundington Anderson, Beta Phi (Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana), began the work of sorting and cataloging of the archives. Another first for the archives was a safe, des-
Joan Deathe MacCallum. Kappa Phi President
1979-1981
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1979 - 1981
Joan Deathe MacCallum, Kappa Phi
President
Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa
Vice President/Operations
Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota
Vice President/Development
Jo Beth Walling Heflin, Pi Kappa
Secretary/Treasurer
Patricia Cowley Hardy, Gamma Sigma, resigned 1980
replaced by Nancy Anderson Clark, Rho
Director
Marilyn Rose Herman, Upsilon
Director
Sharon Diane Martin, Delta Pi
Director
Kay Hansen Sutherlin, Theta
Director
Skit, Convention, 1981
ignated display area for historical — m em orabilia.
The 1981 Convention was held June 25-29 at the Radisson Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. The Presiding Officer was Joan Deathe MacCallum. Kappa Phi (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada), and the Convention Chairman was Mary Jane Thomas Ogle. Delta Pi (Central Missouri State
University, W arrensburg, Mis- souri). For the first time, the printed reports of the interna- tional officers were compiled into a book, the Alpha Omicron Pi Biennial Report,


Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks. Pi Kappa International President 1981-1985
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1981 - 1983
Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa
President
Nancy Anderson Clark, Rho
Vice President/Operations
Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota
Vice President/Development
Jo Beth Walling Heflin, Pi Kappa
Vice President I Finance
Teri Thomas Anderson, Theta Omega
Director
Marilyn Rose Herman, Upsilon
Director
Anita D'Amato Neale, Kappa Phi, resigned 1982,
replaced by Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta
Director
Kay Hansen Sutherlin, Theta
Director
1979 - 1981. A print containing a photo of each of the 16 living Past International Presidents (PIPs) was made available to convention attendees and 11 PIPs participated in an autograph party to affix their signatures to the prints. During the collegiate banquet, the theme for which was "family," a poster-sized baby photo of each Executive Board member was on display.
"Toward Tomorrow Together," the theme for the 1981-1983 biennium, her- alded efforts to ensure the continued development of a progressive, well-man- aged, and competitive fraternity that would benefit the membership and serve others. The fraternity's initiatives included: developing a plan to keep mem- bers well-informed; expanding Chapter Adviser and Regional Director train- ing during regional Leadership Conferences and pre-convention sessions; providing management training for the Administrative Committee (Regional Vice Presidents) and Executive Board; and establishing a committee on collegiate programming.
Additionally, alumnae programs and services were expanded to increase par- ticipation and emphasize the alumnae's responsibility to support collegiate chapters. New positions, the Alumnae Membership Chairman and Alumnae Programming Chairman, were established to more fully provide alumnae needed services, training, and resources. Also, members were appointed to start preparations for the celebration of the fraternity's 100th anniversary.
In this rapidly changing environment, providing fraternity leaders and other members specific, factual information also was a priority. Various communi- cations vehicles were developed or improved. For example, the RD Rally and The Piper newsletters were upgraded and The Piper included the new "Alumnae Corner" column. A pamphlet, "You Can Take It With You," was sent to each graduating senior to encourage her continued AOn involvement. Additionally, the manuals for corporations, regional operations, and Chapter Consultants were updated and a Colony Manual was finalized. The Harris Publishing Company compiled an Alumnae Directory to help members com- municate with each other. Communications were also enhanced through the development and implementation of a new reporting system. Sue Hinz, Alpha Gamma (Washington State University, Pullman, Washington), the Editor of ToDragma, included topical articles aimed at helping members better under- stand and deal with the challenges and changes happening during the 1980s. The magazine won three awards from the Washington Press Association.
International Headquarters dedication, Cleghorn Avenue. Nashville, Tennessee
ALPHA OMICRON PI INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Founded 1897
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Purchasing the International Headquarters building on Cleghorn Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated on November 22, 1981, was the initial step toward the realization of AOn's long-held dream of owning its own head- quarters. It also was an excellent investment that enabled the fraternity to seek a larger facility with the equity earned.
Among its ever-growing responsibilities, the Headquarters staff, which included eight full-time and two part-time employees, managed a new service for members, the Emporium. It was established as the "fraternity shop" to offer members clothing, novelties, and other items with A O n letters. The Emporium's establishment was prompted by vendors who violated the A O n patent by selling items without the fraternity's permission. In addition to providing the fraternity control over what items were decorated with A O n letters, another benefit was that Emporium revenues helped support chapter services and the fraternity's International Operating Fund.
The 1983 Convention was held June 28-July 3 at the Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Presiding Officer was Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks. Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas), and the Convention Chairman was Patricia Cowley Hardy, Gamma Sigma (Georgia State University, Atlanta. Georgia). Council approved a resolution establishing the Ruby Fund as part of the AOn Philanthropic Foundation. Topics of the many training sessions offered included Ritual, rush, philanthropic projects, and alumnae motivation. The Past International Presidents continued the tradition of "storytelling" (sharing reflections on A O n history).
The new biennium was greeted by an increasing number of campuses desir- ing new A O n chapters and the growing number of college women wanting to become members of collegiate chapters. Influencing these developments were: institutions that traditionally had been men's schools now admitted women; declining enrollments prompted college and university administra- tors to seek Greek organizations to help provide stability to campuses; and college women sought the traditional values and benefits of A O n membership.
In order to fully and professionally tell the AOIT story to prospective cam- puses and members, slide shows, information packets, and displays were upgraded. While expanding the fraternity to new campuses, emphasis also was placed on strengthening existing chapters and providing guidance for those experiencing difficulties. The importance of careful membership selec- tion was conveyed to each collegiate chapter and colony through an audio- taped message from International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin. Texas). During the biennium, chapter pledgings and initiations increased and many chapters achieved total (the maximum membership size allowed on the campus).
In addition to further establishing and strengthening collegiate chapters, emphasis also was placed on alumnae development. Training materials were revised and expanded while relationships between Regional Directors and Alumnae Advisory Committees were emphasized. A new "networking" pro- gram was developed to encourage alumnae to increase communications with each other and generate more involvement. Also, the Alumnae Certificates of Achievement, the Convention Manual, and the Colony Development Manual were revised.
Past International Presidents' Storytelling, Leadership Conference. Region III
The World About Us
As more women entered the work force during the 1980s, they had to dress to compete favorably with men and convey their commit- ments to their careers. Women bor- rowed styles of suits and neckties from men. The "dress for success" look that began in the 1970s was softened with the addition of shoul- der pads, shorter skirts, and tailored jackets.
Several "firsts"forwomen occurred in the United States during the 1980s: Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court (in 1981): Sally K. Ride was the first U.S. female to travel in space (in 198:5): and in 1984 Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to be nominated by a major political party for vice presi- dent. Women accounted for almost one-half of all graduating accoun- tants, one-third of Master of Bus- iness Administration (MBA) gradu- ates, and one-fourth of graduates of law and medical schools.
Queen Elizabeth II of England signed the Constitution Act in 1982 which cut the last legal tie between her country and Canada, but Canada retained its membership in the British Commonwealth.
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Alumnae donated in increasing numbers to the Development Fund, which supported educational programs, after it became a fund of the Philanthropic Foundation in 1984. An all-alumnae solicitation for the Development Fund was mailed annually. Another fund, the 37-year-old Ruby Fund, which offered financial support to AOTI sisters in dire need, had merged with the Foundation in 1983. The Philanthropic Foundation (which later changed its name to the A O n Foundation) also produced a new brochure, "Alpha Omicron Pi: Now and Forever," to encourage support of the Foundation.
Financial contributions to support the acquisition of a permanent International Headquarters buildingwere encouraged through various ways, including designating donors of $100 or more to the Headquarters Fund as members of the "Cardinal Circle." The current International Headquarters staff had eight full-time and two part-time staff members.
The 1985 Convention was held June 28-July 3 at the JW Marriott Hotel in W ashington, D.C. The Presiding Officer was Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas, Austin, Texas), and the Convention Chairman was Patricia Cowley Hardy, Gamma Sigma (Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia). U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum of Kansas opened the convention with a speech which challenged everyone to get involved in improving society. She presented the fraternity a flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol. Educational sessions were presented on varied topics including scholarship, computers, Ritual, and rush. Following the Rose Banquet, the receiving line for the new Executive Board was held on the hotel's massive terrace that offered spectacular views of the Washington Monument and Pennsylvania A venue.
With interest in Greek letter organizations on campuses continuing, extension of AOn to more collegians and alumnae increased. The growing number of chapters and members brought many benefits to the fraternity ~ and also pre- sented new challenges, including balancing service to new and existing chap- ters. While administering a growing and changing fraternity, the AOn Executive Board also emphasized the basic concepts of sisterhood. "Celebrate Sisterhood" was the theme of the 1986 Leadership Conferences.
In order to keep up with increasing demands and workloads, computers were installed in International Headquarters in 1986. The next year the Executive Board directed the Executive Director to perform a feasibility study to move Headquarters to larger facilities.
Also to project the fraternity into the future, a long-range planning retreat for the Executive Board and Fraternity Development Chairman was conducted by the Executive Director. A five-year plan was developed for the fraternity.
A major goal was to increase the number of AOFI's collegiate and alumnae chapters. The growth of the collegiate department was breathtaking with 20 new colonies. To share ideas, A O n began videotaping rush skits as resources for collegiate chapters. A new Pledge (new member) Program was piloted by two chapters in spring 1987. The program, finalized in time for the 1988 spring pledges, provided education about the fraternity and chapter, and assist- ed each pledge in her development through personal evaluation, goal setting, time management, and improvement of study habits. A O n collegiate chap- ters grew in size. Chapters at or above total (the maximum number of mem- bers allowed on that campus) numbered 46 chapters in 1985 and 59 in 1986.
Convention, 1985
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1983 - 1985
Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa
President
Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota, resigned 1984
replaced by Teri Thomas Anderson, Theta Omega
Vice President/Operations
Marilyn Rose Herman, Upsilon, resigned 1984 replaced by Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota
Vice President/Development
Kay Hansen Sutherlin, Theta
Vice President/Finance
Teri Thomas Anderson, Theta Omega, resigned 1984
replaced by Mary McCammon Williams, Phi
Director
Melanie Nixon Doyle, Lambda Sigma
Director
Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta
Director
Helen Claire McMahon, Rho
Director
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Regarding alumnae, decreases in dues-paying alumnae brought serious con- cern. A survey was conducted to give the Executive Board insight into how alumnae felt about A O n and the motivation behind their involvement. A pamphlet. "Yes! We Do Promise You A Rose Garden." was designed to encourage new sisters in an area to participate in alumnae activities.
Plans were made to increase the number of regions to 10 during 1987-1989 and more Regional Director positions were created to better administer the growing organization. Management Retreats, attended by Regional Operations Committee members (regional officers) and Regional Directors from two regions and a member of the Executive Board, expanded training opportunities. The joint retreats were planned for the odd-numbered years. Meetings of individual regional teams would be held in even-numbered years. Extra training during the International Convention was provided for Regional Directors and Regional Operations Committees.
As another communications and training opportunity, meetings of the Administrative Committee (composed of the Regional Vice Presidents) over- lapped with Executive Board meetings. Designed to facilitate discussions, brainstorming, and problem-solving, such joint meetings would be held annually starting in 1987. Even with all the new programs and initiatives, the fraternity operated within a balanced budget.
The A O n Philanthropic Foundation changed its name to the A O n Found- ation in 1987 and hired its first part-time staff member. "The Decade of Endowment" was the theme that encouraged contributions to the permanent Endowment Fund of the Foundation. Interest earned from the fund supported AOfl educational programs.
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Lambda Iota Chapter bid day. 1987
As a part of its continuing involvement in interfraternal activities, Alpha Omicron Pi presented $10,000 to the National Interfraternity Foundation (NIF) in 1985 to endow a scholarship in honor of AOITs Mary Louise Filer Roller. Alpha Pi (Florida State University. Tallahassee. Florida). She had served for 33 consecutive years as AOITs Delegate to the National Panhellenic Conference and was Chairman of NPC from 1967 to 1969. The scholarship would be presented for the first time in 1987 to a graduate student who, during her undergraduate years, gave exemplary service to her college panhellenic.
ALUMNAE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Lake Charles-Calcasieus Alumnae Chapter (Louisiana). December 11.1982
Virginia Tidewater Alumnae Chapter (Virginia Beach. Virginia), April 30,1983
Flint Area Alumnae Club (Michigan). June 26, 1984 Norlh Ilouston Suburban Alumnae Chapter (Texas). February 9.1985
New York/New Jersey Metro Alumnae Chapter
(Staten Island. New York). April 13. 1985 Hopkinsville Area Alumnae Chapter (Kentucky). May 5.1985 Decatur Area Alumnae Chapter (Alabama), June 9.1985 Richmond Alumnae Chapter (Virginia). April 23.1986 Calgary Alumnae Chapter (Alberta. Canada). October 1.1986 Cedar Rapids Alumnae Chapter (Iowa). May 3.1987 Piedmont North Carolina Area Alumnae Chapter (GrmwIxwjAViraton-Salem. North Carolina), May 9,1987 Like County of Illinois Alumnae Chapter
(Illinois). November 6.1988
Northern Kentucky Alumnae Chapter (Kentucky). November 13. 1988
Murfreesboro Alumnae Cliapter (Tennessee). January 28. 1989 Boca Raton Area Alumnae Chapter (Florida). April 8.1989
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Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota International President 1985-1989
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1985 - 1987
Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota
President
Teri Thomas Anderson, Theta Omega
Vice President/Operations
Melanie Nixon Doyle, Lambda Sigma
Vice President!Development
Kay Hansen Sutherlin. Theta
Vice President!Finance
Elizabeth Romine Coffey, Chi Lambda
Director
Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta
Director
Helen Claire McMahon. Rho, resigned 1986 replaced by Robin Lee Beltramini, Iota
AOn also contributed to the NIF through AOn Past International President Virginia (Ginger) Anne Banks, Pi Kappa (University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas). She was elected to a three-year term on the prestigious NIF Board of
Directors in 1986.
Also in interfraternal matters, 16 AOris - more than any other National Panhellenic Conference group - served as Panhellenic Advisers on campuses from coast to coast.
The 1987 Convention was held June 23-28 at the Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert. California. The Presiding Officer was Margaret Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois), and the Convention Chairman was Mary Jane Thomas Ogle, Delta Pi (Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri). A resolution adopted by Council called for the establishment of a Centennial Committee to develop complete plans for the fraternity's 100th anniversary celebration. A 10-year countdown to the 1997 Centennial Celebration was launched. Council voted to establish the Fraternity Development Committee (FDC) as a Standing Committee. The FDC chair conducted a brainstorming session to get input from all 549 Council members for the committee's consideration.
Three Executive Board members and their collegiate daughters, Kristine Hunt Ekrmann, Barbara Daugs Hunt, Lori Doyle Berry, Melanie Nixon Doyle, Jennifer Williams Jensen, Marv McCammon Williams, Convention, 1987
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During the 1987-1989 biennium. the number of regions was increased to 10 and A O n pursued systematic and strategic growth in the collegiate and alumnae areas while reinforcing commitment to a long-range plan for the fraternity. Consistent with that thrust. "AOn Always" was the theme of the 1988 Leadership Conferences (previously termed "Regional Meetings). Motivational techniques, inspirational themes, and current issues were discussed.
Aggressive membership recruitment efforts generated results. The ranks of dues-paying alumnae increased with the growing number of alumnae chap- ters. For the many alumnae who did not live near an alumnae chapter. The Rose Vine newsletter was published twice a year.
Another new product, Keystones, was a series of programs designed to enhance the personal development of collegiate members. The first four programs in the collection were "Alcohol Awareness," "Date Rape." "Eating Disorders," and "Stress Management." Keystones were made possible through donations to the Development Fund of the A O n Foundation.
Other initiatives during the biennium included development of the "AOTI Advantage" public relations program for alumnae and collegiate chapters; implementation of the new International Pledge (new member) Program: publication of a new Song Book: and revision of several manuals. Also,
December 8 was designated International Badge Day when each member was encouraged to wear her badge.
Good scholarship was recognized in several ways: the "Double A Scholarship List" designated all collegiate mem- bers who had earned perfect "A" averages during the previous two reporting periods; and the "AOn Rose Roll" identified collegiate chapters that earned scholarship-related recognition on campus.
Looking toward the future, work began on a comprehensive plan for the celebration of the fraternity's 100th anniversary. As a source of revenue to support the celebration's planning and activities, the fraternity started a credit card program for AOn members. The fraternity received royalties from purchases charged on the cards.
Executive Board and Executive Director at Headquarters building site. Summer 1988
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Singing, Convention, 1989
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1987- 1989
Margaret (Peg) Kramer Crawford, Iota
President
Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta
Vice President/Operations
Anne Witt Allison, Omicron
Vice President I Development
Robin Lee Beltramini, Iota
Vice President I Finance
Nancy Perry Bowers, Nu Omicron
Director
Elizabeth Romine Coffey, Chi Lambda
Director
Patricia Cowley Hardy, Gamma Sigma
Director
Mary McCammon Williams. Phi
Director
Dreams of AOITs having a permanent International Headquarters and Conference Center became a reality during this biennium. Built according to the fraternity's design, the International Headquarters and Conference Center was dedicated on October 7, 1989. The building, located in Brentwood, Tennessee, a fast-growing suburb of Nashville, included 12,300 square feet of space. The first floor housed the administrative offices and fraternity archives. The second floor housed the Conference Training Center with nine bedrooms and baths, a kitchen, training rooms, informal meeting rooms, and offices. The new facility was run by 14 full-time and two part-time staff members. Four new positions had been added to the Headquarters staff in order to provide sufficient services to the membership.
Headquarters was used to its fullest advantage as weekend training sessions were held for 100 volunteers. Sessions were conducted for Regional Public Relations Officers, Regional Rush Officers, Chapter Advisers, Alumnae Presidents, and corporation personnel. The Administrative Committee (composed of Regional Vice Presidents) met yearly with the Executive Board to achieve active, productive growth and development.
Another goal of the biennium was set by the A O n delegation to the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). They endeavored to stimulate effective communications regarding panhellenic concerns to increase understanding among AOFls of NPC policies, recommendations, and panhellenic processes. The delegation also encouraged greater participation by AOns in interfraternal activities.
The 1989 Convention was held June 28-July 3 at the Innisbrook Resort in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The Presiding Officer was Margaret Kramer Crawford, Iota (University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois), and the Convention Chairman was Mary Jane Thomas Ogle, Delta Pi (Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri). Council adopted a resolution calling for the development of computer-generated communication between chapters, regional and international officers, and Headquarters. In a featured speech, National Panhellenic Conference Chairman Beth Saul, Alpha Epsilon Phi, encouraged women to be in the forefront of promoting ethical behavior. Parts of the convention were videotaped and highlights were shown at the Rose Banquet. Copies of the tape, one of which is in the A O n archives, were made available for purchase.
A major highlight of the convention was the vote by Council and the AOIT Foundation members to direct the Foundation Board of Directors to achieve the merger of the Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation and the Diamond Jubilee Foundation (DJF). AOFls had supported DJF since its inception in 1959 as a scholarship granting organization. After the merger, granting scholarships remained a firm commitment of the A O n Foundation, which received tax- deductible gifts for the Development, Endowment, Arthritis Research, Ruby, and Scholarship Funds. To remember the funds of the Foundation, members were encouraged to use the acronym "DEARS."
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COLLEGIATE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Phi Chapter (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas), Rechartered, April 12, 1980
Kappa Delta Chapter (Wright State University. Dayton. Ohio), May 17.1981
Kappa Omega Chapter (University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky), March 27, 1982
Epsilon Alpha Chapter (Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania), Rechartered, April 13,1982
Chi Beta Chapter (University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia), November 13, 1982
Pi Alpha Chapter (University of Louisville. Kentucky), February 5,1983
Theta Chapter (DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana), Rechartered, March 19,1983
Delta Theta Chapter (Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas), February 11,1984 Lambda Upsilon Chapter (Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), March 24, 1984 Tau Lambda Chapter (Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania), September 15, 1984 Rho Omicron Chapter (Middle Tennessee State
University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee), February 23,1985
Chi Chapter (Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York), Rechartered, April 14,1985
Beta Delta Chapter (Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania), April 20,1985
Gamma Theta Chapter (University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida), September 7, 1985
Phi Chi Chapter (University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois), November 23, 1985
Kappa Lambda Chapter (University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta), November 30, 1985
Gamma Upsilon Chapter (St. Leo College.
St. Leo, Florida), January 11, 1986
Delta Alpha Chapter (University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri), February 8, 1986
Alpha Beta Tau Chapter (Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, Kentucky). March 1, 1986
Chi Psi Chapter (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California), March 8,1986 Pi Chapter (Newcomb College of Tulane University, New Orleans. Louisiana), Rechartered, April 19,1986 Pi Omicron Chapter (Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee). May 3, 1986
Sigma Alpha Chapter (University of West Virginia, Morgantown, West Virginia), August 23, 1986
Rho Beta Chapter (Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia), September 27, 1986
Theta Beta Chapter (Towson State University, Towson, Maryland), October 11, 1986
Iota Chi Chapter (University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario), October 25, 1986
Kappa Rho Chapter (Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo, Michigan), Rechartered, December 13, 1986
Zeta Pi Chapter (University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama), January 24, 1987
Tau Omega Chapter (Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky), February 14, 1987
Nu Delta Chapter (Canisius College, Buffalo, New York), April 4, 1987
Delta Chapter (Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts), Rechartered, April 11,1987 Epsilon Omega Chapter (Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky), April 25,1987
Epsilon Chi Chapter (Elon College, Elon,
North Carolina), May 9, 1987
Delta Sigma Chapter (San Jose State University, San Jose, California), Rechartered, March 12, 1988
Upsilon Epsilon Chapter (Park College, Cahokia, Illinois), March 26, 1988
Omega Upsilon Chapter (Ohio University, Athens, Ohio), April 23, 1988
Alpha Lambda Chapter (Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, Georgia), April 30, 1988
Alpha Psi Chapter (Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio), April 15,1989
Upsilon Alpha Chapter (University of Arizona, Tuscon, Arizona), Rechartered. April 22, 1989
Delta Psi Chapter (State University of New York. Albany, New York), April 29, 1989
Epsilon Chapter (Cornell University, Ithaca, New York), Rechartered, May 6,1989
Tau Gamma Chapter (Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington), May 6,1989
Lambda Eta Chapter (Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan), May 6, 1989
Beta Gamma (Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan), Rechartered, May 20, 1989
Kappa Phi Chapter (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada), Rechartered, November 11, 1989
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1990-1997
The 1990s was another decade of change. As plans for the 1997 Centennial Celebration escalated, the fraternity carefully reviewed ways to decrease the volume of work that had been traditionally demanded of volunteers. Perhaps the most significant development during the decade was the adoption of a new organizational structure during the 1995 International Convention. The new structure replaced regions with specialized networks designed to bring information and support directly to each chapter and officer instead of through middle management.
The International Headquarters staff continued to grow and several new pro- grams were developed to better suit the college student and/or alumna mem- ber of the time. Among other changes, the term "pledge" was replaced with "new member" and the time between pledging and initiation was reduced from one semester to six weeks.
During 1990-1991 the fraternity encouraged members to provide volunteer service in their communities through the "Year of Service" project. For each of the 500,000 hours donated to community service, a penny was contributed by chapters to "Keep Texas Beautiful" during the 1991 A O n International Convention in Dallas, Texas. The money was designated for a new environ- mental project to study the role a college campus plays in improving the envi- ronment. In addition to serving others, fraternity members were encouraged to contribute financially to the AOn Foundation's Endowment Fund during the "Decade of Endowment" campaign.
In 1991 Melanie Nixon Doyle, Lambda Sigma (University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia), became AOITs Executive Director. The staff grew to include the Foundation's first Director of Development and two other Foundation staff workers, and a part-time coordinator for the Emporium (the "fraternity shop"). A new computer system furthered efficiency. A full review of the fraternity's information flow led to a reduced number of reports and mailings while focusing on The Piper newsletter as a primary communications medium to members of Council.
The Centennial Celebration Committee, under the leadership of Nancy Anderson Clark, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois), selected New York City as the site for the 1997 International Convention. Collegiate and alumnae chapters were encouraged to prepare their histories, submit ideas for the celebration, and encourage each member to contribute $1 a year to help finance the fraternity's 100th anniversary. A logo and comprehensive
plans to commemorate the fraternity's centennial were developed.
The 1991 Convention was held June 25-30 at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas. The Presiding Officer was Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin), and the Convention Chairman was Mary Jane Thomas Ogle, Delta Pi (Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri). Political pundit and humorist Liz Carpenter, who had served as press secretary to First Lady Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, spoke during the Opening Banquet. "Mini Courses" on
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Alpha Chi Chapter delegates. Convention, 1991
"swimmercize," "personal organization," "wardrobe accessorizing," and "cook- ing" were offered to non-delegates. The Fraternity Development Committee held focus groups with a cross-section of members to get input on the challenges and opportunities facing the fraternity.
The Executive Board adopted a new mission statement for the fraternity: "Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity is an international women's fraternity whose purpose is to provide sisterhood for a lifetime, promote academic excellence, enhance personal and leadership development, and encourage fraternity and community service."
s4 Friendship circle. Convention, 1991
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Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta International President 1989-1993
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1989 - 1991
Barbara Daugs Hunt, P h i Delta
President
Mary McCammon Williams,Phi
Vice President/Operations
Anne Witt Allison, Omicron
Vice President/Development
Elizabeth Romine Coffey, ChiLambda
Vice President/Finance
Judith Hornik Bourassa, Theta P i
Director
Nancy Perry Bowers, N u Omicron
Director
Elisabeth Lester Donaldson, Tau Delta
Director
Barbara Bierer Long, Alpha R h o
Director
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The World about Us
The free-wheeling 1990s seemed to be a series of contradictions and chain reactions. Tolerance of divergent lifestyles was prevalent, but racial tensions seemed to grow. The North American econo- my appeared to be improving, but many citizens held several jobs in order to live comfortably. An "any- thing goes" approach led to televi- sion programs, movies, and music that depicted violence, sex, and what some would call various forms of depravity. Such produc- tions generated millions of dollars in revenues, and also led to strong public initiatives to encourage pro- ductions that would be more suit- able for widespread consumption.
Building on the component of the mission statement regarding leadership development, several training sessions were expanded and new ones were added. During weekends, workshops were held at the A O n International Headquarters for Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Public Relations Officers, and Regional Directors. The first in a series of training sessions for collegiate Chapter Advisers, the Advisers Institute, was held in July 1992.
Exercise! Convention, 1991
The fraternity was busy on many additional fronts. New Corporation and House Director manuals were published and work began on a new Alumnae Directory, which was scheduled for publication in 1994. The brochure for parents, "Your Daughter and AOn, " was revised and a new extension packet was produced. A subcommittee of the Fraternity Development Committee studied possibilities for a new organizational structure for the fraternity and piloted plans to ease the burden on alumnae serving the Regional Operations Committees. A new theme for AOn service, "AOIT Cares About the World," focused on the responsibility of individuals and chapters to actively protect the environment.
A day in the life of a Convention bellhop, 1991


In the Collegiate Department, eight new workshops were added to the Keystones (personal development) program. The Executive Board changed the fraternity's scholarship policy to require each chapter to maintain an average equal to or higher than the all-women's Grade Point Average on that campus. The Chapter Enhancement Program was developed to give positive reinforcement to collegiate chapters with great potential and special needs.
Also active in promoting educational programs, the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) suggested programming for college panhellenics on topics such as breast cancer awareness. NPC also encouraged panhellenics to cut the cost of rush by changing the emphasis from skits with elaborate costumes to emphasis on conversation. The future of women's and men's fraternities was the focus of a special one-day NPC conference, "Forum 2000," for which AOn Marsha Ann Guenzler, Beta Lambda (Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois), was the keynote speaker. I t was held in October 1992.
The World about Us
No one seemed willing to wait for anything and many services were accessible 24 hours a day. Instant cash could be obtained through Automatic Teller Machines. Meals and snacks were available at drive- through fast food restaurants. Cooking at home often consisted of heating frozen dinners in a microwave oven.
People still conversed through the mail and by telephone, but often traditional communication meth- ods were replaced by facsimile (fax) and electronic mail. Child- ren taught parents how to find endless information by "surfing the Net" (exploring the interna- tional computer network, the Internet). Computerized tele- phone systems enabled customers to purchase clothes, report miss- ing credit cards, and check bank balances 24 hours a day without talking to another human. Cell- ular telephone owners could com- municate from virtually anywhere to almost anywhere in the world. The emergence of digital technol- ogy promised to revolutionize ~ and. in some cases, make obsolete - many electronic devices.
Women faced increasing chal- lenges of balancing their homes, families, careers, and social ser- vice work. Only three percent of women and minorities had reached top executive positions in 1990.
Easier and tougher, more and less, and stronger individual Greek groups and lower rush numbers
- the contradictions, rapid ad- vances, and opportunities of the 1990s brought at least some con- fusion, anticipation, and chal-
lenges to almost everyone.
Regional Director Training, International Headquarters, 1991-1992
At the International Headquarters, the Fraternity Management System (FMS) computer program, designed specifically for fraternal organizations, was installed in 1992. FMS was a comprehensive data base that was used to man- age membership, fundraising, and convention information necessary to effi- ciently run the fraternity. The Headquarters staff grew to 21 members, with four of them working for the AOIT Foundation.
Plans were implemented for the development of the Inspiration Walkway and Founders' Circle outside the International Headquarters. Designed to be a permanent memorial to commemorate the fraternity's 100th anniversary, the project encouraged the "purchase" of bricks engraved with the names of chapters and individuals. The memorial project was to be dedicated during the 1993 AOn International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.


Nancy Anderson Clark, Rho. Centennial Celebration Committee Chairman, Inspiration Walkway dedication, Convention. 1993
The 1993 Convention was held June 20-25 at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The Presiding Officer was Barbara Daugs Hunt, Phi Delta (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin), and the International Headquarters staff served as Convention Chairman. Unlike pre- vious conventions that had provided training for specific officers, the 1993 convention emphasized sharing information and building relationships. "A Tradition of Excellence" was the theme for the convention, which was billed as being "focused, inspiring, and a little more relaxed than usual." The Opening Banquet speaker, Austin, Texas, attorney Sarah Weddington (who had successfully argued the Roe v. Wade case before the U.S. Supreme Court in the early 1970s), spoke on the theme, "you can make a difference." The Alumnae Banquet was held during a cruise aboard the General Jackson paddle wheel showboat.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1991 - 1993
Barbara Daugs Hunt. Phi Delta
President
Mary McCammon Williams. Phi
Vice President/Operations
Linda Peters Collier. Chi Omicron, resigned 1992
replaced by Carol Miller Stevenson, Omega Vice President/Development
Elizabeth Romine Coffey. Chi Lambda
Vice President/Finance
Judith Hornik Bourassa, Theta Pi. resigned 1992
replaced by Linda Peters Collier. Chi Omicron Director
Elisabeth Lester Donaldson. Tau Delta, resigned 1992
replaced by Robin Mansfield Wright, Gamma Delta
Director
Elaine James Kennedy. Alpha Chi
Director
Barbara Bierer Long. Alpha Rho
Director
Where is my brick? Inspiration Walkway dedication. Convention. 1993
All 800 attendees of the 1993 Convention went to the International Head- quarters for the dedication of the Inspiration Walkway to the Founders' Circle. Following the dedication of the Founders' Circle, Inspiration Walkway, and flag poles, Centennial Celebration Committee members, attired in period dresses, helped conduct tours of Headquarters. Extensive historical displays had been assembled especially for the occasion by AOIT Archivist Nancy Moyer McCain, Rho (Northwestern University, Evanston. Illinois), and Arch- ives Coordinator Colleen Lynn Caban, Rho Omicron (Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee). Exhibit subjects included: the AOIT Founders; fraternity jewelry; chapter and International Convention high- lights; Ritual; philanthropy; gowns of 13 AOIT Past International Presidents; books by AOIT authors; and 13 original, signed photographs by Margaret Bourke-White, Omicron Pi (University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, Michigan).
Focusing on the future, a three-year plan for the fraternity was adopted in 1994. The plan included goals and objectives designed to help AOIT carry out its mission statement. Several new programs were offered to members dur- ing the biennium. Total chapter programming was introduced to educate
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members in life skills to help them "bridge the gap" to their futures. The BRIDGES program (Building Relationships and Ideas, Developing Goals and Enriching Self), implemented in collegiate chapters, focused on learning throughout each member's life. BRIDGES also included a six-week new mem- ber (formerly called "pledge") orientation program. A Senior Kit, which included printed material about the fraternity, AOFI Foundation, and alum- nae membership, was sent to each graduating AOn. The graduates were wel- comed to alumnae chapters with their first year's dues paid in full. During the 1995 International Convention a new public relations program, "The
Power of Friendship. AOn." was introduced.
Other developments during the biennium included expansion of the pilot
COLLEGIATE CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS
Delta Epsilon Chapter (Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama), March 24, 1990
Nu Iota Chapter (Northern Illinois University. DeKalb, Illinois), Rechartered, April 7, 1991
Delta Beta Chapter (University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana), Rechartered, April 17, 1991
Psi Delta Chapter (C.W.Post Campus of Long Island University, Long Island, New York), December 8, 1991 Zeta Kappa Chapter (Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas), April 4, 1992
Gamma Chi Chapter (Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario), November 21, 1992
Kappa Sigma Chapter (University of Wisconsin at River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin), April 17, 1993
Chi Epsilon Chapter (The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio), May 22, 1993
Rho Delta Chapter (Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama), May 7, 1995
Delta Rho Chapter (DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois), June 2, 1996
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Convention, 1993
Augusta Area Alumnae Chapter (Georgia), March 4,1990 Sarasota Area Alumnae Chapter (Florida), October 13,1990 DeKalb-Kane Alumnae Chapter (Illinois), November 3,1990 DeSoto County Alumnae Chapter (Mississippi),
October 5,1991
West Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter (California), February 2,1992
Southeast Alabama Alumnae Chapter (Fort Rucker, Alabama), February 23,1992
Michiana-South Bend Area Alumnae Chapter (Indiana), March 21,1992
South Central Indiana Alumnae Chapter (Indianapolis, Indiana), October 18,1992
York County Alumnae Chapter (Pennsylvania). October 24,1992
Hilton Head Alumnae Chapter (South Carolina), February 20,1993
Anchorage Area Alumnae Chapter (Alaska), August 30,1994 Reading Area Alumnae Chapter (Pennsylvania) October 21,1995
Jersey Shore Alumnae Chapter (New Jersey) November 10,1995
Chicago City Alumnae Chapter (Illinois) June 2,1996
training program for Chapter Advisers, streamlining of financial operations, and introduction of a prepaid AOIT/Sprint long distance telephone calling card. The new Editor of To Dragma, Mariellen Perkinson Sasseen, Alpha Delta (University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama), developed plans for improving the magazine. Thanks to technological advances, electronic com- munication with AOIT's International Headquarters via the Internet (an international computer network), was offered to fraternity members. Also, the layout, design, and typesetting of manuals, training materials, To Dragma, and The Piper (newsletter) were accomplished through "desk-top
publishing" in-house.
Plans and opportunities designed to celebrate the fraternity's centennial con- tinued to evolve. Among them were the additions of regional coordinators to the Centennial Celebration Committee and a half-time staff member at International Headquarters to help coordinate events. Also, collegiate chap- ters were encouraged to contribute $1 per member per year; engraved, per- sonalized bricks in the Inspiration Walkway continued to be sold; centennial gift items were offered; and work on the centennial history book shifted into high gear.
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Mary McCammon Williams, Phi International President 1993-1995
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1993 - 1995
Mary McCammon Williams, Phi
President
Elaine James Kennedy, Alpha Chi
Vice President/Operations
Carol Miller Stevenson, Omega
Vice President/Development
Linda Peters Collier, Chi Omicron
Vice President/Finance
Mary Turner Diaz, Pi Kappa
Director
Ann McClanahan Gilchrist, Theta
Director
Debora Dellinger Harllee, Zeta Psi
Director
Robin Mansfield Wright, Gamma Delta
Director
Executive Board, Regional Vice Presidents, and Miss America 1995, Convention, 1995
The 1995 Convention was held June 21-25 at Marriott's Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Presiding Officer was Mary McCammon Williams, Phi (University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas), and the Convention Chairman was Mary Riley Michel, Nu Omicron (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee). More than 600 collegians and alumnae attended the convention whose theme was "Reach Out AOn." Speakers included: Miss America 1995 Heather Whitestone, who delivered an inspirational message titled "Anything is Possible" during the Panhellenic Brunch; Joel Goldman and T.J. Sullivan, who offered a seminar on the infectious disease AIDS; and Haley Scott, who spoke during the Foundation Dinner about the importance that charity from others plays in overcoming challenges in life. Convention attendees donated more than 300 stuffed pandas to the Teddy Bear Patrol Program of the Phoenix and Scottsdale Police Departments, which gave stuffed animals to children involved in accidents. Council voted to replace the regional struc- ture with networks of specialists who concentrated on particular aspects of fraternity operations.
Past and present Regional Vice Presidents, Convention, 1995
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AOn reached out to the United States and Canada with a new public rela- tions program, a new structure for fraternity management, and a state of the art computer system at International Headquarters.
Throughout AOn, chapters planned special Founders' Day activities for December 8, 1996 to kick offthe fraternity's 100th anniversary celebration. They also budgeted to send members to "Celebrate the Century" during the 1997 International Convention in New York City. Collegians made banners to represent their chapter during a processional and alumnae chapters each designed original quilt squares to become part of an alumnae quilt for a permanent display at International Headquarters.
The 1997 Centennial Convention was planned for June 27-30 at the Marriott
Marquis Hotel in New York, New York. The Presiding Officer will be Ann McClanahan Gilchrist, Theta (DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana). 1 The Convention Chairman will be Nancy Anderson Clark, Rho (Northwestern
University, Evanston, Illinois). Festivities will include a tour of Barnard
College, chapter reunions, a special "Birthday Bash," an "AOn, The First 100
Years" Centennial Production, banquets, Ritual, and time for rekindling AOIT friendships.
1995-1997 Executive Board, Convention, 1995
Ann McClanahan Gilchrist, Theta International President 1995-1997
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1995 - 1997
Ann McClanahan Gilchrist, Theta
President
Julie Annette Brining, Gamma Delta
Vice President/Operations
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Linda Martin McLaughlin, Alpha Theta, resigned 1995
replaced by Elaine James Kennedy, Alpha Chi, resigned 1996
replaced by Caroline C. Craig, Lambda Beta Vice President/Development
Linda Peters Collier, Chi Omicron Vice President IFinance
Mary Matarazzo Bryant. Delta Omega
Director
Debora Dellinger Harllee, Zeta Psi
Director
Elaine James Kennedy, Alpha Chi, resigned 1996
replaced by Carol Jurenko Jones, Alpha Delta Director
Robin Mansfield Wright, Gamma Delta
Director