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Alpha Omicron Pi Hazing Policy
It is the opinion of Alpha Omicron Pi that hazing is not in conformity with our Ritual nor does it project an image o f sisterhood and fraternal love.
NO CHAPTEROFALPHAOMICRON PIISTO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE O F HAZING FOR EITHER ITS MEMBERS
OR N E W MEMBERS.
This policy is in agreement with the 1977 National Panhellenic Conference resolution which states that "All hazing should be elimi- nated and that pledge/new member programs be directed toward the appreciation of the fraternity and the understanding of the opportu- nities fot self-improvement that are offered for the individual."
Alpha Omicron Pi defines hazing as any action taken or situation creat- ed intentionally, whether on or off campus, to produce mental or phys- ical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Hazing also includes wearing in public, apparel which is conspicuous and not nor- mally in good taste, engaging in public stunts, morally degrading or humiliating games, and any other activities which would violate the rights of human dignity. Hazing activities are not confined to obvious actions such as paddling, road trips, or creating excessive fatigue, but can be any action violating human dignity such as the seemingly minor acts of answering the telephone with a jingle, being forbidden to use a cer- tain door or staircase, or running errands for members. These are not the only examples o f hazing, so contact a regional officer for clarification about a specific activity. A n y chapter engaging in such hazing activities is subject to international probation.
These guidelines especially should be remembered in the planning and exe- cution ofPRE-INITIATION ACTIVITIES. Alpha Omicron Pi insists on the exercise of good taste in all such activities. The chapter should view the period immediately preceding initiation as a time of fun and togetherness for the entire chapter, as well as an excellent opportunity to prepare each New Member so that she can easily recognize and accept the full range of benefits and responsibilities of fraternity membership.


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Susan Bonifield: This chapter consultant, from Broseley, Missouri, is a Nu Beta (U. of Mississippi). She graduated with both a BA and a BS in Physics and Mathematics. In college, she served as her chapter s president, was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and a member of Mortar Board. She enjoys scuba diving, reading, and cooking.
Lisa Damley: Prior to graduating from the U. of Alabama with a BA degree in Women's Studies and Political Science, Lisa was the Alpha Delta chapter presi- dent, a member of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, and Order of Omega. She was named "Most Outstanding Sorority President" on her campus and is from Mobile, Alabama. Her hobbies including reading and studying politics.
Kristin I n g W e l l : Kristin is from Theta chapter at DePauw U. and served her chapter as the vice; president of education. She was also the Outstanding New Member of her class and participated in the DePauw Student Congress. She received a BA degree in communications and writing. She is from Indianapolis. Indiana and likes to cook and cheer at spectator sports.
Klin Koepke: Kim is a California Chi Psi, from San Jose, who enjoys col- lecting insects, walking, dancing, and sluing. She recently received her degree in Biological Sciences from California Polytechnic State U. She was the New Membereducatorforherchapterandwonthe "MostIdealAOn"Award.She was also a member of Tri-Beta, a biology honor society.
Chrissy Kowalczyk: After serving Lambda Sigma chapter as the vice presi- dent of administration. Chrissy is ready to take on the responsibilities of a chapter consultant. She has a Journalism degree from the University of Georgia, and enjoys reading, walking, and meeting new people. \\ bile in college, she was a member of both the Order of Omega and the Golden Key Honor Society.
Andrea Minen This consultant is from Loveland, Colorado, but gradu- ated from theU.ofEvansvillewitha degreeinmasscommunications. She served the university's Panhellenic system as president and served Chi Lambda chapter as assistant treasurer. She also participated with th e Student Government Association. She enjoys skiing, reading, traveling, and dancing.
Michelle Newton: Michelle received the "Miss AOIT" Award from the Kappa Omega chapter, and served as their chapter president. At the LJ. of Kentucky, she received her BA in psychology and was a member of the Psy-Chi Honor society. She is from Louisville, Kentucky and loves playing volleyball and helping others.
Cami Wacker: While attending the U. of Nebraska, Cami served as the Panhellenic vice president. She helped Zeta chapter by serving on the chapter relations committee, and received the "Most Outstanding Member" Award. She has a BA in psychology and enjoys snow skiing, country dancing, and traveling. Cami is from Norfolk, Nebraska.
Lisa Dornley
Kristjn /ngwe//
Kim Koepte
1995-1996 Chapter Consultants
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Chapter Consultant Calendar, Selection Process
September 1995
and Consultant Year
didates will arrive in Nashville on Saturday, spend the night at HQ and lly home on Sunday.
Candidates will be notified of their interview time and date before arrival at HQ.
Week of March 4,1996
All candidates notified of selection.
April 1996
Official announcement of 96-97 Chapter Consultant Team inThePIPFU.
June 27-30, 1996
Chapter Consultants attend Leadership Institute in Nashville, T N .
July I-10,1996
Training at International Headquarters.
August 1996-November 1996, January 1997-April 1997
Follow-up training and dates of the 1996-97 Chapter Consultant travel vear.
CC Applications mailed to chapters in September mailing.
January 8, 1996
Application deadline. International Headquarters must receive completed applications postmarked on or before January 8, 1996 to be considered.
Approximately January 31,1996
Applicants are notified by mail whether thev have been selected for an interview.
Interviews will be arranged with candidates selected. All candidates will be flown to HQ unless candidate is within 130 miles.
February 23-26, 1996
Candidates are interviewed at Alpha Omieron R International Headquarters. Brentwood. T N by Elaine Kennedy. Executive Board Director in charge of Chapter Consultants. Melanie Doyle. Executive Director, and Ruth Hosse, Chapter Consultant Coordinator. In order to take advantage of airfare dif- ferences with a Saturday night stay, in most cases, can
IfyouareinterestedinlearningmoreabouttheChapter Yes,IwouldliketohaveaCCasahouseguest..
Consultant position, or application process, contact:
Ruth Hosse, CC Coordinator 9025 Overlook Blvd. Brentwood, TN 37027 (615)3700920
Chapter Consultants need time to relax and get away from their regular duties on their days off. Their stays are usually only a lew days. If you're wifling to provide accommodations for a CC, please complete and mail this coupon to Headquarters or contact Ruth Hosse. Chapter Consultant Coordinator at (615) 3700920.
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Graduation Date: Chapter: _ Phone:( )_
Name ress
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Phone ( )_ (home) Collegiate chapters in area:
Send to Ruth Hosse. 9025 Overlook Blvd. Brentwood,TN 37027.
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Chrissy Kowolczyk
Andrea Miner
Michelle
Newton
Cami Wacker


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You may have noticed many changes in this issue of To Dragma. Many of these changes are in direct response to a recent read- ership survey of over 600 collegiate and alumnae members. Since our goal is to publish a magazine that you will enjoy reading, your suggestions were taken very seriously. Our sur- vey revealed that you want to read more member profiles and you will, beginning with this issue. You said you want to occa- sionally read feature articles relating to women's issues (i.e. health, career issues, family issues, etc) and we will, as space permits. Most importandy, you unanimously want to read about what is going on in AOFI and with your chapters. We hope you enjoy the magazine, now in its ninetieth year.
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To Dragma • The New Look
Graphically, the magazine was ready for an updated look. The most noticeable change
appears on the front with the unveiling of our new cover design. Our magazine's cover has changed coundess times through the years, yet the previous version has not been redesigned since it first appeared in 1979. There is precedent to the emphasis of "Alpha Omicron Pi" rather than " To Dragma" as you will notice in our selected sample covers illustrated here. Other graphic changes include a redesign to all the regular departments listed on the contents page.
To Dragma • The New Format
Futute fall, spring and summer issues will continue to be similar to this issue. Dramatic paper and postage increases this year have forced us to take a hard look at expenses so there will be a change to the winter issue to help us reduce costs. We believe this will also allow for some exciting possibilities and be able to deliver informa- tion to you that you will enjoy reading.
Most everyone will notice that the Alumnae and Collegiate News Reports, that you are familiar with, are missing from this issue. Don't panic. These reports are consistendy the favorite section of the magazine and they will return in die winter issue. This year we will print reports for all the collegiate and alumnae chapters in the winter special edition. We receive coundess calls from frantic chapter presidents and/or reporters wanting to know "when was my deadline" because they lost their reporting schedule and missed their deadline. Now we have just one deadline. If you want to read gener- al news about your collegiate or alumnae chaptet - watch for your winter issue. The fall, spring and summer issues will still contain Collegiate and Alumnae Chapter
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News, but in a new format. Each issue we will feature a topic and our collegiate and alumnae chapters will have the opportunity to share their ideas on that topic. For example, alumnae programming and collegiate scholarship incentives will be featured in future issues. New report forms were sent to all chapters in the fall mailing and explain this in more detail. This fall issue went to press prior to our collegiate chapters returning to school for us to gather this information. Thus, we have opted to share with you, in this issue, some of the characteristics that make up a DSA chapter. In an effort to answer the often asked question, "What does it take to win a DSA", here's a brief look at this year's winners. As for our alumnae chapters, we have highlighted some of the outstanding membership recruitment ideas from our Alumnae DSA semi- finalists. In this new format we will try to feature every chapter, at least once, that sub- mits their ideas on time.
To Dragma • The Symbolic Name
Below is an excerpt, you will enjoy, from the May 1930 Silver Anniversary edition of To Dragma, which addresses die selection of our magazine's tide. It was written by
Stella George Stern Perry, who was then serving the Fraternity as Grand Historian.
"As to the magazine's name, the symbolism of which nowadays needs no elucidation to any member of Alpha Omicron Pi, it is amusing to read in old records that there was some objection to it, when it was first proposed, on the ground that it was not sufficiendy dignified! The counter suggestion was made that "The Alpha" would be more practical. You see, for the first ten years or more of the life of Alpha Omicron Pi, the Fraternity was known familiarly on campuses as "Alpha," - not as "Alpha O" or "AOFl" as is now usual; and, I believe, the oldsters still prefer to hear us called simply, "Alpha." In the end, those of us with more imagination prevailed, and our lovely, symbolic name, To Dragma, was chosen by the Grand Council. We had a name for it long before we had a magazine.
In those days, when the classics were "required" studies, no one ever sup- posed that a time would come when college-bred women would have to be instructed in the meaning and pronunciation of a simple Greek tide."
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BRIDGES:
Total Chapter Programmin
(Building Relationships and Ideas, Developing Goals, and Enriching Self with Alpha Omicron Pi.)
Imagine:You are an alumna member living close (within a one hour drive) to a collegiate chapter. You have a career you enjoy, both of your children are now school age, and you and your husband are both affdiated with different professional and com- munity service organizations. You pay your dues to the local AOFI alumnae chapter and participate sporadically with them. Then, one day, you receive a piece of mail from the collegiate chapter listing dates, times and locations of functions for the entire school term and urging you to attend whenever possible. Its been years since you've been to an initiation, and you see that theirs is coming up next month. You begin making plans to attend.
Imagine: You are a collegiate chapter member, and your chapter voted to approve the proposed calendar for the entire semester. Since you know your calendar in advance, you prepare a list of requested days off for the next four months for your boss which really impresses her. She rewards you for your preparation by giving you off all the days you requested. Also, since the chap- ter is following the recommended chapter time/member time ratio, and just 10.5 hours of time per week are devoted to AGTI now, you are able to more effectively schedule your time. You, and your parents, are excited to see your grades rise as a consequence.
Imagine: You are the vice president of education for a collegiate chapter, and you are eating lunch with the chapter rela- tions chair and the Residence Hall Director. During the meal, the discussion turns to eating disorders and self esteem, how wide- spread the problem is on campus, and how no one has addressed the issue in depth before. As you and the CR Chair leave the "caf", you both agree to investigate the possibility of providing an educational program on this serious topic. You take it to the Total Chapter Programming Committee, and everyone gets very excited about presenting the program next term. Through your campus contacts, you find a dynamic AOfl alumnae on another campus who is an experi-
5 Step
Over- Program m i ng
Prevention Process
1. Select what functions to participate in
2. Coordinate to reduce repetition and
conflicts
3. Combine events whenever possible
4. Utilize existing campus programming
5. Minimize changes to the calendar
Total
Chapter Programming
is how the chapter members spend their AOTT time together and includes:
scholarship
sisterhood activities
training on current issues/events ritual education
campus events
community events
fraternity education philanthropic activities educational modules membership recruitment service activities
social opportunities
enced speaker well qualified to present this topic. Two members agree to work on funding, and receive grants from the University Program Fund and Campus Crusade to pay for her expenses. The Public Relations Committee distributes fly- ers and posters on campus, and contacts the student newspaper. The Alumnae Relations Committee works with the local alumnae chapter to sponsor a dessert reception for the speaker, and sends out invitations for the event to all alumnae, members of the community, the faculty and administration and special guests. 110 people brave a blizzard to hear her speak, and the subsequent article on the event and accompanying 3 x 5 photograph receives front page coverage. Phi Sigma Chapter, U. of Nebraska-Kearney
Fact or Fiction?
Actually, stories like these are happening all over AOFI-land as collegiate chapters begin effectively implementing BRIDGES: Total Chapter Programming.
What is Total Chapter Programming?
Total Chapter Programming is the process of determining what to put on our chap- ter calendar, how to organize it and keep it manageable, and how to prevent burn out and keep participation and enthusiasm high, and give us back our lives. It is selecting what to participate in, coordinating and combining events, providing educational opportunities, utilizing campus programming, and committing to the calendar once approved. It is offering the opportunity for alumnae participation and support. It is determining the amount of time we are asking our members to give to Alpha Omicron Pi, and encouraging them to be well rounded with lives out- side the chapter. It is learning life skills to last throughout our life times. Fot the chapters that follow it, it is the formula for success.
by Leigh Perry, Coordinator for Programs and Training Upsilon Lambda (U. ofTexas-San Antonio)
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What will you remember about this exciting cruise? White birches on a green Helsinki Lawn? The glow of St. Petersburg's '"white nights""? The (winkling colored lights
ofC ope nhaven's Tivoli Gardens? Create new memories and renew ok
friendships with your AOIl sisters on an exhilarating 12-day Scandinavian cruise through the North Sea.
Travel to London and then, via Royal Cruise Line's Crown Odyssey, visit Hamburg, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen,
and Oslo before returning to London. This cruise is set for departure from North America on August 7,1996, returning from London (Dover) on August 20,1996.
Savor superb cuisine, excellent service and the relaxed lifestyle of ship- board living. Rates, including airfare, begin at $3,150 (per person, inside cabin, double occupancy) and include all on board meals, transfers & luggage handling, room service, S100 per person onboard credit, and two private AOn parties.
Reservation must be made by January 3L1996.
For more information, contact: Nancy Grow
Alumni Travel Group, Briar Forest Drive
Houston, TX 77024 800/6544934
or713/97S6116
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The Power of Frie
Theta class meets after 37 years.
After having kept an annual newsletter going for 35 years, the class of 1958, Theta Chapter (DePauw U.), decided it wastimefora reunion. Nine mem- bers met last April in Indianapolis for a weekend.
There's a trite saying, "we took up right where we left off years ago." This rang true for them because their newsletter had been keeping the
20 class members in touch. Thirty-seven years were bridged smoothly in their first face-to-face meeting since graduation.
Photographedabove (L to R): Beverly Mullen Stodghill Mary McCallum Henrichs, Toni Pigott Laker, AliceJones Slanec, CJ (Carolyn) Hancock Cleland, Audrey Swanson Lewis, Barbara Kenagy Wood, Jan Brebach Murray, (notpic- tured: Nancy Barnett Taylor
Florida State
Day 1995 Gamma
I Omicron (U. I of Florida)
and Gamma I Theta (U.of
South Florida) hosted State Day in Gainesville at
the University Centre Hotel. Following the event, Gamma Omicron opened their home to collegians and alumnae for a dessert reception and tour. Guest speakers includ- ed Mary Louise Roller, PIP, Cindy Visot, RD and Pat Helland, AOF! Foundation Director
of Development.
A Pineapple Party Reunion!
Beta Lambda (Illinois Wesleyan U.) alumnae initiated between 1980- 1995 met for a reunion,
August 12, in Chicago's Bunker Hill Forest Preserves. Spearheaded by Jacqueline Blust Ellers ('85), the reunion was themed after their annual collegiate dance, Pineapple Party. Games, prizes and a clown for the kids were planned. The event is set to be held every other year, at least. For
more information, contact Jacqueline at (708)293-4226 or Patricia Preston
(312)239-4323.
Letter to:
The Executive
Board (past and pre- sent) and H Q Staff
I am writing you in ref- erence to the wonderful successofConvention. I felt so strongly about the positive experiences I had, that I had to write you. The Convention was well-planned, ran smoothly, and a great time was had by all.
This was my first Convention, and I am now inspired to attend many more. I am also inspired to do much more than attend every Convention. The days I spent in Scottsdale have provided me with many ideas for m y chapter and campus next semester.
In addition to everything I learned, I also made friends that I know I will remain in touch
with. I would like
to commend every-
one who had any
part in making this
past Convention
such a success and
thank them for their hard work and pre-
cious time. I hope this letter helped to make
you aware that all you have done has paid off, at least for one chapter in our huge family. Thanks for your time.
Sincerely, Elizabeth A. Snow Theta Beta (Towson St. U.)
Sisters
meet
at SEIFC
Members of I Alpha
Omicron Pi
enjoyed
meeting one
another at
the
Southeastern Interfraternity
Conference which was held March 2-5 in
Atlanta, Georgia.
Picturedabove (L to R): Mrs. Edgar, Gamma Sigma
(Georgia St.); Lori Hart, Delta Delta (Auburn U.); Greek Advisor at Georgia State and RD VI; Troy LeForge, Alpha Chi (Western KYU.), GreekAdviserat EasternKentuckyU.and
NPC 3rdAlternate;and Sharon Hebert, Kappa Tau (Southeastern Louisiana), Greek Affairs Graduate Assistantat SLU.
Chance Meeting on the High Seas AOFIs from the U . of Florida (Gamma Omicron) and West Virgina U . (Sigma Alpha) met by chance on a cruise during Spring Break 1995.
L e t t e r t o :
The Editor
This letter isn't about coincidentally meeting a new AOIl sister, but it is about "re-meeting" an A O n sister. After returning home follow-
ing my sophomore year at Miami U.(Omega), I ran into my senior
English teacher,
Linda Brown.
I hadn't seen her for a couple years, so we enjoyed "catching up" on each other's lives. While we were talking, she noticed I was wear- ing an AO n lavalier and proceeded to tell me that she's an AOFI from Northwestern U.!
Easter Egg Hunt
Kappa Tau (Southeastern Louisiana U.) hosted the first annual Easter Egg Hunt for the chil- dren o f the University's faculty and staff.
Gamma Omicrons and Gamma Thetasat Florida State Day.
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Iship. AOIL
Iwasveryexcitedto NorthernU.,were hastouchedmylifeina
person because I not only had my wonderful hus- band to lean on for sup- port, but my sisters also. My husband works for the lottery and I hear a
lot of times how great it would be to win! I feel as though I have already won, not with monetary things, but with the love andsupportofmy sisters.
is
Our chapter was closed over 10 years ago because it didn't meet the Panhellenic guide- lines fora stong chapter, but we still keep in touch, have reunions, and remain close friends. I guess it's all how you look at things to determine if they're
In closing, I just want to thank all the sisters of Alpha Kappa and the alums of the Atlanta chap- ter for their support and notes of encouragement.
Sincerely, Celia Austin Reed Alpha Kappa U. of North Alabama
hear this because she was one ofmyfavorite teachers from high school! At first I was a little surprised because
I had never pictured her in a sorority! However, when I thought about it a little longer, I wasn't surprised at all. I believe Mrs.
Brown to be a
perfect exam-
ple ofwhat an
AOn should
be. She is
kind, caring,
successful, and
about as classy as any- one can be! I'm happy to know that Mrs. Brown and I are sisters, and I think that it is comforting to know
that she and I will always share that com- mon bond ofAOFl! I hope she knows that I admire her greatly, and I am so happy that we are "Sisters"!
Alpha love, Kimberly Miller Omega
given permission to paint the hallwaysof their residence hall. Members of each soror- ity were allowed to dec- orate their wing of the hall with creative designs. Below (left) is just one example of their artwork.
Flower Sales
Lambda Iota Chapter (U. of Cal.-San Diego) poses for a chapter photo they mailed with thank-you letters to their Valentine's cookie sponsors. Cookies and flowers were delivered
on Valentine's Day to participating Greeks.
Dear Editor:
way that only she could know. Iwrite this letter to let all chapters know that sisterhood should be something that's not taken for granted, for we will always share something with one another, no matter what lies ahead.
Sincerely, Princess Agra Epsilon
Omega/ Pi Delta Affiliate
Phi Chi Advisers Meet
The Alumnae Advisory Committee for Phi Chi Chapter (U. of Chicago) enjoyed their May meet- ing at the Medici, a local campus restaurant.
pictured below(Lto R): LisaHackbart (lota),Evie Gaudutis (Nu Iota), Carla McDonald (Phi Chi),Jessie Wang-Grimm (Phi Chi), Tammy Miller (Phi Chi), Katie Casey (Beta Phi), and Chris Graves (Phi Chi)
AOTT Car Splash
The primary philan- thropic event for Upsilon Chapter (U.of Washington) is "AOn Car Splash." Members had a great time while raising money for Arthritis Research by washing cars.
Miami
U .
It is with deepest regret
that I inform you that
on August 19th, the sis-
tersofPiDelta strong.I
(U. of Maryland) lost one of our own when
an automo- bile acci- dent took the lifeof Julie Renee Peace. Julie would have been a junior this year. I am so proud of
know that my sisters will always be there for me when- ever I need
them, and that's all the strength I need.
I know in my heart there was no other sorority for me, for I see everyday, whether it be good times or bad, that I will always have strong ties to AOn. Hopefully, I can pass this feeling on to my two daughters. Nothing would please me more.
Creative Graffiti
Last March, AOFl and four other sororities on the campus of Ohio
my sisters for pulling together at such a tragic time and my heart goes out to Julie's family. She
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Letter to:
The Editor
Just a note o f thanks to my wonderful, support- ive sisters. The last 3 years have truly been a roller coaster ride. I lost my dad to cancer, the birth of my second daughter, and most tecently the death of one of my twin sons.
I am a very fortunate


notables
Elementary School in Kalamazoo a better place for all. They coordinate an annual holiday GivingTree
for 165 students, contribute to the holiday food basket drive and participate in a weekly "Park It and Read" program. In addition.several stu- dents donate two after- noons per week to perform all sorts of tasks so the teachers can focus on academics.
& Lambda lota (U. of Cal. - San Diego) members were proud of two awards they received during their GreekAwards Night These included Most Improved Chapter and Outstanding Risk Management Program. Additionally, member Kimi Rei Ueda of Omaha, Nebraska will
be presented as a Princess in the l995Ak- Sar-Ben Coronation Ball, a Nebraska and Iowa tradition since 1895.
fraternity magazine, The Caduceus featuring "Brother Jimmy Buffett" on their cover.
Our Members
^ Tamara Roxann Shelton, Kappa
IAlpha (Indiana
1 S t a t e U . )
represented her state at the National Cherry Blossom Festival last April. This Festival cele- brates the friendship between the USand Japan dating back to
1912 when Tokyo donated 3,000 cherry trees to plant in W est Potomac Park.
Delta Epsilon
(Jackson- ville State U.) is hon- ored to have Alexia
Daniels serving as the 1995 Panhellenic
President
^Beta Gammas (Michigan State U.) Mary Seiter was awarded
the prestigeous EliBroad College of Business Peer Recognition Award. Thisawardgoesto one graduatingseniorforhis or her outstanding per- formance in university, community and academ- ic activities.
& OurUniversityof Chicago, Phi Chi Chapter, currently has two members serving as Panhellenic officers.
Our Chapters
For the fifth consec- utive year, LambdaTau Chapter (Northeast Louisiana U.) has received the Chapter of the Year Award at their Athenian Council Awards Banquet They also started off this school year by providing school supplies to fifty underprivileged inner city school children with a theme "Make an A+ for AOn!"
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^ Gamma Omicron (U.of Florida) (photo above) members recently volunteered their time to Shands Hospital. Members enjoyed performing a puppet show for the kids with handmade "lunchbag" puppets
^ Washington State U. recognized Alpha Gamma Chapter for their participation in the University's philanthrop- ic involvement with Oxfam America. Chapter members were able to experience the realities of world hunger as well as help raise
money for farm equip- ment and supplies for the people ofWadi Bui Bui, Sudan.
Spring at their Greek Week Banquet.
^ Omega
at Miami U . received three outstanding awards at the annual Greek Awards Ceremony including the Chapter Achievement Award, the Campus Leadershipand InvolvementAward
and the Academic Achievement Certificate.
Chapter
Kappa Omega (U. of Kentucky) pre- sented a $2000 check to the Childrens Miracle Network for money raised in the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Equestrian Event This event is the train- ing and prequalifying event for the United States Equestrian Team.
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^ThelotaChapter and Corp. (U. of Illinois) was selected to receive an Institutional Heritage Award from the Urbana Preservation and Conservation Association. Facing much needed repair to this 1927 home, they were honored because the renovations were
in keeping with the original materials and character of the house.
^ Transylvania U. awarded Tau Omega Chapter the Academic Excellence Award and the Public Relations Award last
Canisius College
( N u D e l t a ) in Buffalo, NY last April at the unveiling of an AIDS quiltto honorarea loved ones who have died from this disease. Members of Nu Delta Chapter lovingly com- mitted their time and emotions to this mean- ingful event
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State Northridge) is proud to claim the Panhellenic honor of "Outstanding Club Organization" present- ed by the Associated Students/Campus Activities office.
Omicron (U.of
T ennessee) honored Hoyt Payne,Jr. for his service to the Knoxville community at their Founders' Day banquet lastyear. Hoytisa Kappa Sigma ('43) and his award was spot- lighted in the Summer issue of Kappa Sigma's
&
All eyes were on
^ Congrats to Omega (Northern Arizona U.) for being awarded the Outstanding Chapter of the Year at their Spring Greek Awards Banquet
& Kappa Rho
(W estern Michigan U.) is helping make Northeastern
T h e t a
&
Sigma Phi (Cal


Jennifer Jodell is the Panhellenic President and Carolina Marquez is Secretary.
complex to be convert- ed to a "Greek Row."
& Heather Fosburgh of Phi Upsilon
( P u r d u e U . ) earned the annual Kevin Michael Fink Citation of Leadership Excellence. This award recognizes leadership ability and scholastic achievement
e>At
their 1995 Panhellenic Awards Banquet Maureen McKenna,
Zeta Psi (East Carolina U.) was awarded Most Outstanding Greek Woman and elected Panhellenic President for the upcoming year.
» N u Beta (U. of Mississippi) couldn't be prouder
to claim Suzanne Fish as one of
their members. During her just completed term as Panhellenic president she estab- lished the first annual "All-Greek Picnic" and raised over $5,000 for United Way.
Our Alumnae
was selected Mrs. Grand Forks 1995, and
received the Community Service Award during the Mrs. North Dakota Pageant last April in Fargo. The pageant showcases the family unit highlights the accomplishments of
today's married women, and emphasizes working with nonprofit organiza- tions. She's was an AOnCC from 74-75.
notables
in San Bernardino, CA. She teaches first grade.
Sarasota resident Muriel Smith Quimby, Alpha Tau
(Denison U.) was one of 12 alumni honored recendy with the highest award bestowed by the Society ofAlumni during Denison Reunion
W eekend ceremonies. Recipients were chosen based on their contribu- tions to their profes- sions, communities and alma mater.
The Library Programs Service (LPS) announced the appoint- ment of Carole Callard, Phi Kappa (Morris Harvey College) as a Depository Library Inspector. Previously she held documents positions at the
American Embassy and at Haile Selassie University Library in Addis Ababa.
^ Lori Johnson,
Epsilon Chi (Elon College) had the opportunity to meet guest speaker Margaret Thatcher at Elon's Spring Convocation where Lori was also named Greek Woman of the Year.
Epsilon O m e g a (Eastern KYU.) Chapter President,
JenniWade, (serving 18 months) has been awarded 1994 Greek Woman of the Year, and Most Outstanding Greek President for both 1993 and 1994. She is also the newly elected Panhellenic President
* Kathleen W allace and Amanda Morgan, Theta Beta (Towson State U.) recently appeared on Baltimore television newscasts. They were two of sev- eral Greek students selected to express their views on the University's tentative plans to purchase an adjacent apartment
Alpha Phi (Montana S t U.) recendy became the first Montana woman inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame. At age 75, she becomes only the fifth woman to earn that acclaim, joining the ranks of such notables as Sacajawea who aided Lewis and Clark on
their famous expedition.
MAYBEAIR
&
Nanvy Diehl Dear,
photo by Rikord
Lorma
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Delta (Auburn U.) is proud of
Joy Howell
who was selected as Miss
Auburn University.
Atlanta attorney, Tina M.Shadix,
Lambda Sigma (U. of Georgia), has served as president- elect of the State Bar of Georgia's Younger Lawyers Section for
this past year. InJune she assumed the presi- dency of the Section composed of more than 7,000 attorneys under the age of 36. A Decatur resident she primarily practices in the area of family law.
Puich,
Beta Rho ( U . o f Montana) has been honored as
outstanding reading/lan- guage arts teacher for the San Bernardino City Unified School District
Delta
^
S W Louisiana) alum- na,Maud Beelman has spentthe lastfouryears inBosniaasan Associated Press War Correspondent A tem- porary editing stint in
the AP Vienna, Austria bureau turned into a full time assignment cover- ing the war: Prior to this, she was based in Bonn, Germany covering the
aftermath of the Gulf War She is shown, above, at the Sarajevo airport nicknamed "Maybe Airlines" because of erratic flight schedules due to local fighting
^ Candy Pierson- Charlton, Alpha Rho (Oregon State U.)
&
Delta Beta (U.of
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announcements
• The annual meeting of the Alpha Psi Corporation will be held on November 4, 1995. The meeting will be at 9:30 a.m.
at the Alpha Psi Chapter House.
• The annual meeting of the Tau Corporation,U.ofMinnesota,willbeheld in conjunction with Founders' Day on November 4th at noon. For more infor- mation please call Pam Meyer at (612)522- 6570 or Kathryn Timm at (612)776-0230. Location will be announced in fall Tau Alumnae Newsletter.
• Kappa Kappa, Ball State U. has planned a 20 year reunion for the gradu- ating classes of 1973-1977 during Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 14-15, 1995. A Dinner/Dance at the Horizon Convention Center and a Sisters' Sunday Breakfast are scheduled. For Reunion information or reservation, call Jane A n n Vigus-Steiner (317)547-9438 (w) or write to 8238 San Carlos Court, Indianapolis, I N 46256
• The Southwest Texas State University alumni Association is sponsoring an All- Greek Reunion on Nov. 4, 1995. Members of all traditional Greek organiza- tions are encouraged to attend. The Greek organization with the largest number of returning alumni will receive a $1,000 Scholarship from the SWT Alumni Association. For more information, please contact the Alumni Association at (512)245-2371 or 1-800-247-3868.
• ABCNannies,Inc.outofDenver,COis looking for enthusiastic, responsible, loving nannies with two years of experience with children to work in positions in Colorado. Full-time, live-in and live-out positions available! Come spend a year in beautiful Colorado - Call now and ask for Ginger or MaryAnne (303) 321-3866. If you're look- ing for a nanny, call now for information!
• Alumnae Chapter to Recharter
Jackson, Mississippi Alumnae were hon- ored at a luncheon in April for the pur- pose of reactivating the Greater Jackson Alumnae Chapter. A petition for rechar- tering was signed and officershave since been elected. Original chapter member, Christine Cameron, gave a brief history. Twenty-eight alumnae, representing many collegiate chapters, ages and careers enjoyed rekindling old friendships and making new ones.
Corrections
"An Early History o f Barnard College" article, in the Summer 1995 issue of To Dragma, incorrecdy stated that our Founders were in their sophomore year when they founded Alpha Omicron Pi. On January 2, 1897, Helen, Jessie, Bess and Stella were juniors.
Betty Bloomer Bradley, Phi (U. of Kansas) was incorrecdy listed as a deceased member in the Summer issue of To Dragma. It was Betty's mother, Evelyn S. Bloomer, Phi (U. of Kansas), who passed away on 10-18-94. We deeply regret the error.
Omicron graduate vies for Miss America
As anyone who knows her will tell you, Ali Shumate, Omicron (U. of Tennessee) is more than just another pretty face. Judges o f the Miss Tennessee pageant must have agreed when they awarded her the ride lastJune. Ali is slated to compete in the Miss America Pageant, September 12-16.
According to pageant officials, the Miss America Pageant and preliminary qualifying pageants are billed more as scholarship programs than beauty queen searches - and spokesmanship abilities as well as pure intellect rank high- est on the judges' rosters.
A well-rounded person with a strong work ethic, Ali (whose mother, incidentally, was Miss Tennessee in 1967) graduated from UT's College
of Arts and Sciences with a 4.0/4.0 in psychology - the highest GPA in her class.
For Ali, her success was due to setting high goals and sticking to her priorities. "When I got that first A' my freshman year, I felt that it was a standard I didn't want to fall below," she said. "Sticking to that standard meant that fun things often had to come last."
AOn played a big role of encouragemenr for her in winning the Miss Knoxville and Miss Tennessee pageants. "AOn is one of my biggest support groups," Ali said. "So many of my sisters in the chapter came to the Miss Tennessee pageant - and several are even going to Adanric City for the Miss America pageant. It makes it so much more comfortable to have AOFls there in the audience."
As a scholar o f the Whittle Program, one o f UT's most prestigious scholarships, Ali spent one year studying abroad in Scodand. Based on her experience of living and learning with students from other countries, she developed her competition platform of multi-cul- tural awareness and appreciation.
Ali plans to attend law school at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, which will be partially funded by the scholarship money she has won. "The whole experience has been a tremendous opportunity to help fund my graduate education, meet people and serve the community and the state in a positive way," Ali said. As Miss Tennessee, she will serve as official spokesperson for the Governor's Alliance for a Drug-Free Tennessee.
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