2018SpringIris

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Contents

03 Feature Article: Editors’ Message
Stress Management
Tips Liz and I hope that you have enjoyed the Why Wichita? photos we
have been posting on our social media sites. When the Policy Board
04 Chapter News selected the city of Wichita for the location of our next National Meeting,
13 Spotlight: we were often asked “Why Wichita”? We usually have meetings
in or around large metropolitan cities but when we were invited to
A Founder of the visit Wichita, we were so taken by the wonderful hospitality that was
Mentoring Program extended to us. The people of Wichita were warm and friendly and
15 National Meeting 2018 excited for the opportunity to welcome Phi Chi Theta to their city. When
Guide we aren’t in session, there are many things for the attendees to do.
See pages 19-22 in this issue for a listing. It also gives our attendees
an opportunity to visit a city that they might have otherwise never have
visited.

Liz and I hope to see you in Wichita.

& Liz

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Featured Article

STRESS

Management Tips

By the Dallas Alumni Chapter

Stress. I can’t commit to this as I have other agitated, which can increase stress.

Don’t discount the impact stress can priorities…”

have on your body, including reducing What to do when you feel stress?

the ability for your immune system to Limit (or avoid) caffeine and nicotine. First, identify the stress issue and

fight off any illnesses your body would Caffeine and Nicotine are stimulants create a plan to resolve the issue/task

otherwise be able to fend off. While we and will increase your stress rather which is causing the stress. While you

can’t control everything we can take than reduce it. are feeling stressed try these tech-

pro-active measures to prevent stress niques to minimize the stress impact:

and reduce stressful situations. Stress Nutrition is a good defense against Diaphragmatic Breathing exercises

can keep you from feeling and per- stress. Try to eat healthy, well bal- (belly breathing) - has been found to

forming your best. So, try these simple anced and nutritious meals and snacks have many calming effects and reduce

reminders and techniques to stay on as well as reduce your intake of refined levels of stress.

top of your game. sugars. Nutrition can help the brain Yoga/stretching - stretching is great

and body function at their best, result- for relaxation and calming the nervous

Tips for Preventing Stress: ing in reduced stress levels, better con- system and mind.

Write down your goals with deadlines. centration and a more productive day. Guided imagery - have something pos-

Having a plan in place helps us stay itive and happy to think about. When

motivated and focused on our life goals Drink water. Keeping your body hy- you feel stressed, breath deep and

both professionally and personally. drated will help you feel better. Dehy- think of that positive and motivational

dration increases the cortisol (stress thought. You have more control over

Manage your time. Tackle your “To Do hormone) levels in your body. your emotions/feelings and body than

List” tasks proactively and don’t allow Indulge in physical activity on a regular you realize.

tasks to have you feeling overbur- basis. Physical exercise can be used Enjoy nature - being outside can be a

dened. Start prioritizing and clearing to metabolize the excessive stress literal “breath of fresh air” and can help

those “To Do Lists” tasks and break big hormones. with relaxation.

items down into small reasonable tasks Talk to someone - talking can release

which are more manageable. Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night. some of the built-up tension by dis-

Aim to go to bed at roughly the same cussing it. Stress can cloud your

Learn to say no. A common cause of time so your mind and body get used to judgement and prevent you from see-

stress is having too much to do and a bedtime routine to help achieve your ing things clearly. Talking with a friend

too little time in which to do it. Have required sleep. A good night’s sleep or a professional can help you find

prepared responses ready to let people makes you able to tackle the day’s solutions and put your problems into

down gently… “I’d love to do this but…” stress more easily. When you are tired, perspective.

or use the response “I am sorry, but you are less patient and more easily

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Chapter News

Alpha Iota

From Friday February 16th to Sunday February 18th Phi Chi Theta took a 46-hour stand in the fight against pediatric can-
cer in Penn State’s Dance Marathon known as THON.
THON’s mission is about providing both emotional and financial support for families supported by Four Diamonds at Penn
State Children’s Hospital. No Four Diamonds family will ever see a medical bill while their child is going through treatment.
Since 1973, THON has raised over $146 million dollars, all put to helping offset the costs of treatment, provide specialty
care to serve the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families, and fund research, where
the doctors at Penn State Hershey are working with oncologists around the country to find a cure.
We continue to remember our angels, Jackie Mazur and Savion Atterberry. Although they may not be with us anymore, we
feel them every day through their families and the spirit of THON. A few weeks before THON this year, we got some amaz-
ing news about our 3rd THON child, Leiland Smith. After many months of treatment, Leiland officially entered remission!
We celebrated by having the whole Smith family up for THON hoops, where we watched the Men’s Basketball team beat
Rutgers! After the game, some brothers and the Smith’s got together for pizza and time with Leiland. His playful energy
and smile lit up the whole room, and just reminded us why we THON, for the kids!
Phi Chi Theta was represented at THON by our 6 amazing dancers: Kelsey Marr, Carson Smith, Alex Tobar, Alexis
Biesecker, Sarah Weigand, and Cath Kutys. Our brothers danced their hearts out for all 46 hours without sitting or sleep-
ing. They were able to see the Atterberry family down on the floor where Savi’s grandfather “Papi” told them, “Don’t be
sad, don’t cry. Savi is with all of you right now.”
This year through our yearlong fundraising efforts, PCT raised a total of $91,787.13, our second highest total ever as an
organization!! Penn State students as a whole were able to raise a total $10,151,663.93, all For The Kids!

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Chapter News

Alpha Mu

On March 3rd, 2018, members of Phi Chi Theta - Alpha Mu Chapter fund-raised and danced for 12 hours in support of the
University of Maryland’s annual dance marathon, Terp Thon.
Terp Thon works year-round to raise money and awareness for Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C.
and culminates in a 12-hour dance marathon. Students stand for 12 hours to represent the typical length of a nurse’s shift
at Children’s National. This year, Terp Thon raised $734,617.10 For The Kids!
Every year Phi Chi Theta participates and fund-raises for Terp Thon. In 2018, our fundraising efforts have consisted of
letter writing campaigns, canning trips, selling burgers, and much more!  This March, Alpha Mu announced a grand total of
$20,499, continuing their streak of being the top fund-raiser of all fraternities on campus and raising the 3rd largest total of
all student organizations.
Phi Chi Theta is proud to come together in support of a cause that makes a difference in the lives of so many children and
families. We are and always will be For The Kids!

EARN POINTS FOR YOUR CHAPTER!
PUBLICIZE YOUR EVENTS!
SHARE IDEAS!

FALL IRIS SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15TH
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Chapter News

Alpha Omega

On Thursday, February 22, 2018, the Alpha Omega chapter of Phi Chi Theta hosted our first-ever Professor Panel. As a
fraternity, we strive to learn as much as possible from each other and the members of our community. That being said, our
chapter invited 5 professors from the Rutgers Business School and School of Management and Labor Relations to speak
at our panel and share their personal experiences. These professors are all highly respected and very successful within
their own fields, but much of the interactions we have with them is limited to the classroom setting. The Professor Panel
gave our brothers as well as other Rutgers students an opportunity to learn about our Professors on a whole new basis;
focusing on their professional experiences and personal development throughout their careers. Our professors represent-
ed the fields of Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Human Resource Management, but their experiences proved
to be very diverse and inspiring to hear about. The Professor Panel gave our brothers and fellow Rutgers students great
insight into the experiences of our professors and provided us with valuable advice from business men and women who
are leaders in their field. Overall, this was a successful event and our chapter is grateful for the cooperation and guidance
from our professors.

Beta Chi

In November, Beta Chi gathered together to host a Thanksgiving meal for all members, alumni, and friends. Our chapter
had an entire Thanksgiving spread with a turkey, potatoes, casseroles galore, macaroni and cheese, and pies on top of
pies. As our chapter gathered together over food and festivities, we all realized just how special our organization is and
how much it has impacted us all individually. We laughed and joked the whole night, and we stated our thankfulness for
the continued growth of the Beta Chi Chapter. Of course, we learned who can cook and who should be kept far, far away
from an oven! We made an effort to appreciate both big and small moments within each of our lives, and the food was not
too bad either! In addition, Beta Chi participated in a local (Martin, Tennessee) Angel Tree project. We collected enough
monetary support to buy Christmas presents for TWO children in Weakley County whose families are currently strug-
gling financially. As we read the children’s wish lists, we saw items such as jackets, toboggans, and gloves/mittens. The
experience humbled us and allowed us to appreciate just how fortunate we are to be able to afford basic necessities. Our
chapter was able to help two young children this year, and we hope to provide for more children next year. We encourage
you to donate time, money, or resources to local charities and events in your area!

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Chapter News

Delta Xi

On February 8th, member of the Delta Xi chapter held a Networking Etiquette Dinner with Speedway and Kohl’s. In order
to make the dinner successful, we worked alongside Career Services, Central Michigan’s Catering, and PLAN. The event
was well executed and turned out to be a success. The purpose of the dinner is to teach students about Etiquette as well
as allow students to network with employers. This year we offered professional head shots as well, to make the event
more enticing to students. Everyone had a great time learning about Kohl’s and Speedway. The representative from
Speedway was a Western Michigan chapter Phi Chi Theta Alumni. Meeting alumni from the fraternity is a fun experience
and we are hoping to invite more Alumni of Phi Chi Theta to attend our future events. This dinner is a tradition that we
hope to maintain each year because it is both beneficial to students and employers.

Epsilon Gamma

Among the three business fraternity chapters within our business college, our chapter prides ourselves on the various
professional events and trips planned every semester. During this past fall semester, our chapter planned our annual
semester professional project trip across the Canadian border in to Windsor, Ontario. While in Windsor, our chapter had
the privilege to meet with professionals from Quicken Loans and Federal Mogul to network among the different branches.
They learned further about the specified industries and experienced further into their company cultures. Quicken Loans is
known for their fast-paced dynamic culture, which appealed to a large majority of our group. We thank Quicken Loans and
Federal Mogul for meeting with us and providing our chapter with a first-hand learning experience.
Our chapter strives to enhance our culture through expanding our horizons by traveling internationally and incorporat-
ing various cooperative events throughout the school year. This past fall, our chapter received the Multicultural Award
through the Haworth College of Business Organization Awards. We were extremely proud to receive this award, because
our chapter recognizes that having a diverse group of people within our chapter creates further creativity and innovative
idea generation. We look forward to further growing as a diverse chapter in the years to come. Upcoming events we are
looking forward to: Professional Project in St. Louis, Missouri, Case Competition with Michigan State University’s chapter,
various philanthropic events.

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Chapter News

Epsilon Phi

This semester has been full of opportunities for our current pledge class.
Our goal is to provide resources, advice and friendship. An active, Sha-
shank Raj, gave this piece of advice to the group of incoming members:
“Life is a game full of wins and losses. With a clear conscious and am-
bitious drive, try to win each and every day. The brothers and sisters in
PCT are on your team, and here to help you reach your professional and
personal goals. Reach out early and often.” We are thankful for everyone
in Phi Chi and their passion for helping others professionally and personally.
The service events this semester have made an impact on the East Lansing community. The first one was a Valentine’s
Day Card event focused on creating cards for Angel’s Place. We created 100+ cards with the support of our brothers and
sisters. Additionally, we had seven of our members volunteer at the Greater Lansing Food Bank. Our Service Chair, Anna
Czapski, volunteered at this event. She described her experience as: “We packaged over 100 lbs of dry, non perishable
foods and over 100 bags of carrots. We had lots of fun and made a positive impact on the East Lansing community!” Phi
Chi is looking forward to the others events throughout the semester.

Zeta Epsilon

Early this January, the Zeta Epsilon chapter of Grand Valley State University attended their annual professional develop-
ment trip in New York City. Our brothers visited many impressive companies, universities and museums. We toured the
grounds and attended an informational session about the MBA program offered at Columbia University. Our favorite firm
tour and informational session was with Tiffany & Co.. We received a presentation about the brand as well as the paths
that different upper-level management employees took to get to the position they were in. The panelists also discussed
some of their different marketing strategies and branding techniques, which was immensely valuable for members of our
chapter that are getting ready to enter the workforce. We were also able to tour the Museum of Natural History! Collective-
ly a crowd favorite as we were able to see many of the famous pieces used in the filming of Night At The Museum. Overall
the amount of knowledge and understanding for the corporate world that each of our members received on this short trip
is difficult to sum up into words since we were able to do so much in so little time. Trips like these offer the Zeta Epsilon
chapter a unique experience that many college students do not get to experience, and that is why the professional devel-
opment trip is so valuable to our organization and chapter.

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Chapter News

Zeta Eta

On March 7th, the Zeta Eta Chapter participated in the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event put on by the Big Brothers Big
Sisters Organization in South Central Indiana. The event has been a long-standing tradition with the chapter, as Phi Chi
Theta has been the largest group to participate in the fundraiser for many years. The event kick-started about a week
beforehand when the Zeta Eta Chapter began raising money for the organization. With a goal of $1500 the chapter raised
a total of $987 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. After the fundraising, the event began with the brothers partaking in black-light
bowling and a limbo contest (Vish Matta and Andrew Cox proudly represented the Zeta Eta Chapter).
Aside from the Bowl for Kids’ Sake event, the Zeta Eta Chapter has a very strong partnership with Big Brothers Big
Sisters. The chapter also puts on the annual Fall Fest and Kickstart to College for the kids. These events not only allow
the chapter to form a strong relationship with a philanthropic organization, but they also allow the brothers to form strong
relationships with the kids. The Zeta Eta Chapter is proud to hold such a strong relationship with such an outstanding and
rewarding organization.

Zeta Nu The Zeta Nu Chapter at The Ohio State University is proud to an-
nounce their new partnership with The Boys & Girls Club of Columbus.

Members work alongside program coordinators to help area youth

ensure academic success, establish healthy lifestyles, build character,

and develop leadership skills. Each week, the chapter sends five mem-

bers to the Club for “Power Hour,” where they assist kids of all ages

with homework and other educational activities. While the chapter has

always had strong community involvement, this particular arrangement

allows the members to make a continued impact upon a local organi-

zation. Current philanthropy chair, junior Boston Waltz said, “I really

wanted to make a difference in the Columbus community long-term and

the best way I felt I could accomplish that was with consistent service to

one organization. The Boys & Girls Club of Columbus is a great orga-

nization that provides after-school programs to kids of elementary age

all the way up through high school, empowering them to reach their full

potential. It is very rewarding for our members to be able to give back in

such a meaningful way and make a difference in the lives of these kids.

We are very grateful to be able to be involved as much as we are and look forward to getting further involved in the near

future.” From left to right, the members in the photo are Aishu Suresh, Jenny Zheng, and Abby Marks.

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Chapter News

Zeta Xi

Professional growth is the core of what we instill in our members in Phi Chi Theta. In the Zeta Xi chapter, located at Drake
University in Des Moines, Iowa, we realize that not all of our members will stay in Des Moines after they graduate. We
regularly focus on growing our professional network in Des Moines through company tours and hosting professionals on
campus, and we decided to expand these opportunities for our members by hosting trips around the Midwest to develop
that network for those who are looking to move outside of the Des Moines area after graduation. With this idea in mind,
we set up our first trip to Minneapolis, Minnesota in the fall of 2016. On this trip, we visited the US Bank headquarters,
Ameriprise, and Oracle where we were able to speak with professionals from departments ranging from finance to ac-
counting to marketing and more. With the success of this trip we planned another trip to Chicago during the fall of 2017
where we toured ZS Associates, Supernova, and a chapter favorite, Google. Because these trips have been highly attend-
ed and well received by our members, we decided to do another trip this spring of 2018 to Kansas City where we will visit
Hostess, VML Advertising Agency, and C2FO. In the coming years, we hope to visit Omaha, Milwaukee and St. Louis to
name a few, and hope to introduce our chapter to the countless networking opportunities available not just in Des Moines,
but all around the Midwest. As our alumni chapter grows, this also opens countless opportunities for our members to use
our Zeta Xi alum as resources not only around the Midwest, but around the country and even internationally.

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Chapter News

Zeta

Zeta’s Spring 2018 highlight revolves around our social media,
website and overall brand image revamp. Our Editorial Director,
Justin Lee, took the initiative starting in January to spruce up our website and completely revitalize our Instagram and
Facebook feed. In the past, we’ve slowly tried to gain traction on the platforms while using our website as an anchor. How-
ever, our Instagram following along with our Facebook activity was relatively low. We did not actively or habitually utilize
posting schedules nor did we habitually hold photoshoots for brothers, so as a result the marketing team was pressed to
dig for marketing material. Justin dived into his role by initiating photoshoots all throughout the semester. After reaching
out individually to brothers for shoots, he truly spends time with each and every person to capture candid moments. On
Instagram and Facebook, he follows a posting schedule that he has planned out. For example, on Mondays he features
executive board members with a spotlight called “Meet E-board Monday,” on Wednesdays it’s “Working Wednesday,” and
Fridays is “Fun-Fact Friday”. He also features alumni, birthday brothers, and holidays or important dates such as National
Founders’ Day. Not only did Justin revitalize our social media platforms, but he also took the initiative to add more flavor
and personality to our website. He added more depth to the e-board page by including short biographies, spruced up the
photos featured in the Gallery page, and also compiled graphics from every past event in order to completely populate the
Events page. The photos featured on all platforms were carefully taken and curated to give a more professional image of
our chapter. Details such as captions, Facebook paid boosts, and timing of posts have proved essential to our outreach.
Justin, the marketing team, as well as the tech team have all played important roles in refurbishing our brand and overall
image.

Scholarship Applications
are currently being accepted!

Due May 1st

Find out more by visiting

http://www.phichitheta.org/scholarship

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Mentoring Program

Behind the Scenes:

MENTORING PROGRAM

and Tyler Blum.

PCT - How has your involvement impacted you-both
personally and professionally?
It has allowed me to connect with alumni and actives from

around the nation. My very first mentee, Russell Hoskin, is

now also one of my good friends.

AN INTERVIEW WITH BRANDON MCARTHUR PCT - How many members do you think have participat-
ed in the program since its inception?
PCT - The Mentoring Program was your brain child, A rough estimate is around 500-600 people, although our
what motivated you to start the program? records in the beginning were bit less formalized than they
I had just graduated from undergrad and upon refllecting on are now.
my time beginnning work I wished I had a few close mentors
who were a few years into their career who I could have PCT - What advice would you give to program partici-
honest conversations about my career. Most of my conver- pants?
sations were with recruiters where I felt both sides could Keep an open mind and be honest. Ask the tough questions
never be 100% honest. and use the questions that the program sends out only as
a guide - feel free to focus on the things that matter to you.
PCT - Where and how did you start it? Also, be courteous and respectful to the other person on the
It started in the 2009-2010 school year. I had recently other side (try not to cancel, honor committments, etc.)
graduated from the Zeta Gamma chapter at the University
of Illinois and began volunteering to support Bill Crane, the PCT - Now that the program is going to be facilitated
Central Region Director. It was under his guidance that we by the National Office, what do you hope to see for the
piloted the program with the chapters within the Central Re- future of the program?
gion. We matched members from Central Region chapters Since the program has now been around long enough, I
to Alumni from the Central Region based of our local chapter would like to see more of the actives who went through the
records of alumni program get the opportunity to serve on the other side of the
mentor relationship.
PCT - Due to its success, it went regional and then
national. That had to have felt like quite an accomplish- PCT - What’s next for you professionally and
ment. How did you feel about that? personally?
It felt really good, obviously it is great to see something you I’m currently a Global Insights Manager at Google and I re-
create grow and exist beyond what you might have planned ally enjoy the place and people I work with. I’m able to work
for it. with the world’s biggest branding advertisers and bring the
best of Google’s data to inform their marketing strategies.
PCT - Who were the key players that helped make this In my personal life, I spend time with my wife Lisa and our
successful? Dog (Charles B. Barkin). I continue to
Everyone at the National Level were super helpful in launch- also serve as a mentor in a program
ing nationally, Bill Crane, Saundra Finley, Gary Hodge to called Launch U which helps under-
name a few. Additionally, we had undergraduate members priveleged high school seniors from
who helped us with communication with the Chapters. The Chicago prepare for college (picture
following people were all part of our team throughout the attached). I also continue to try to
years: Matt Lincoln, Christopher Wang, Michael Eichner, make it back my alma mater at least
Melissa Barringer, Tyler Blum, Fadi Salem, Matt Ten Pas, once a year as I haven’t lost interest
in being a college sports fan.

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2018 National Meeting

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National Awards

National Meeting Awards

Phi Chi Theta supports an environment where member and chapter participation are recognized and superior perfor-
mance is rewarded. We accomplish this through a number of individual and chapter awards at both the national and local
levels.
Every biennium, national awards are given out at the National Meeting. You have an opportunity to nominate someone
who has gone above and beyond to support Phi Chi Theta and have them be recognized at the national level.
Nominations for the awards listed below are now open. Nominations will be accepted until June 15th.
Phi Chi Theta National Key Award
Advisor of Excellence Award
Alumni Hall of Fame Award
Alumni Service Award
Satterfield Alumni Achievement Award
Alumni Meritorious Achievement Award
Please review the criteria for each award before nominating someone.
As a reminder, in order to receive an award, the recipient must be in good standing with the national office by the date
nominations close (June 15th).
Please submit all completed nominations to Melissa King, Committee Chair at [email protected] before June 15th.
Nominations received after June 15th will not be considered.

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Phi Chi Theta’s
Health & Safety Academy

We are excited that the team at James R. Favor & Company will be providing our National Meeting attendees
with a tailored Health & Safety Institute experience.
This program will consist of a case study that the participants will work through in small groups and present
their plan of action. The Institute curriculum is designed to address the major social issues with which today’s
college student, and fraternal member needs to be prepared to tackle. Topics such as Risk Management 101;
Choices: Addressing High Risk Drinking and Drug Use; Title IX and Sexual Misconduct on Campus: What
You Need to Know; Hazing Prevention: It Is Everyone’s Responsibility; and Putting it All Together: Capstone
Experience.
The program will culminate with Graduation and a certificate for completing Phi Chi Theta’s first Health &
Safety Institute.

MARC S. MORES, M.Ed., CIC, CRM, CAE - Executive Vice President
Marc Mores oversees the daily operations of the Denver branch office and serves as under-
writer for our Lloyd’s of London property program and liability underwriter for Lambda
Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Alpha Mu, and Triangle. He provides leadership for our
Professional Fraternity Association program. He is a frequent speaker at client conventions,
annual meetings, leadership conferences, client board meetings and industry events. Marc is
the agency’s lead contact for the fraternity/sorority industry trade associati ons. He joined
the company in 2008 following a long and distinguished tenure with Phi Delta Theta. As an
industry advocate, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of HazingPrevention.Org as
well as CAMPUSPEAK .

SUZETTE WALDEN COLE, M.Ed. -Lead Consultant/or the Fraternal
Health & Safety Initiative
Suzette Walden Cole serves as the Lead Consultant for the Fraternal Health and Safety Ini-
tiative (FHSI). Prior to her appointment, she assisted with FHSI as the supporting consultant
and lead author for two of the program module areas . She is responsible for overseeing the
day-to-day operations of the Initiative, client support, updating the curriculum, and ensuring
the efficacy of the programs through ongoing assessment efforts. Suzette worked for ten years
at Illinois State University; the last four of which she served as Director of Student Conduct
and Conflict Resolution. As a risk management consultant, Suzette seeks to help others real-
ize their potential--speaking, consulting and presenting to colleges, fraternal organizations
and students across the country.

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WHY
WICHITA?

CVB: https://www.visitwichita.com/
August average temperatures:
low 68°, high 92°
avg. rain 2.94”
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Address: 400 W Waterman St, Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 293-1234
https://wichita.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
Complimentary hotel van shuttle service is available from
Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (formerly Mid-Conti-
nent Airport) to our hotel. There is a direct phone available for
guest use in the baggage claim area.
A shuttle should arrive within 15 minutes. The shuttle hours
to our hotel are 5:00AM – 10:30pm. A taxi during off hours is
approximately $15.00.
Please send Executive Director, Saundra Finley, your itinerary
with arrival and departure information as soon as your
arrangements are made.

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Getting Around Wichita:

The Q-Line Trolley is complimentary and provides a fun and easy way to access downtown Wichita and more. There is
a pick up/drop off stop outside our hotel’s main entrance. Visit Q-Line Trolley: http://www.wichitatransit.org/QLine/Pages/
default.aspx for more details (map below).

Local Attractions:

Sedgwick County Zoo
Animals organized by continent, plus educational programs for various age groups.
Address: 5555 W Zoo Blvd, Wichita, KS 67212-1643 Phone Number: +1 316-660-9453 https://www.scz.org/
Botanica: The Wichita Gardens
Imaginative, verdant botanical garden with children’s areas, a butterfly house, events & more.
Address: Wichita, KS 67203 Phone Number: +1 316-264-0448 https://botanica.org/
The Keeper of the Plains
Address: 650 N Seneca St, Wichita, KS 67203-3204 http://www.wichita.gov/Government/Departments/Arts/ Pages/Keep-
er-of-the-Plains.aspx
Museum of World Treasures
A history-of-the-world museum with an educational focus & hands-on children’s activity center. Address: 835 E 1st St N,
Wichita, KS 67202-2791 Phone Number: +1 316-263-1311 http://www.worldtreasures.org/

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Old Cowtown Museum
Re-creation of late-1880s life in the County, including
farm animals, photos & document archives. Address: 1865 W Museum Blvd,
Wichita, KS 67203- 3295
Phone Number: +1 316-350-3323 http://www.oldcowtown.org/Pages/default.
aspx

Kansas Aviation Museum
Formerly a municipal airport, with the art deco terminal now housing a tribute to
aviation history.
Address: 3350 George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS 67210
Phone:(316) 683-9242
http://kansasaviationmuseum.org/

Wichita Art Museum
Contemporary & historical works from a 7,000-piece permanent collection, & a
hands-on area for kids.
Address: 1400 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS 67203 Phone:(316) 268-4921
http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org/

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
This elegant former City Hall building is now home to various historical exhibits
of local interest.
Address: Wichita Public Schools, 204 S Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Phone:(316) 265-9314
http://wichitahistory.org/

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen-Lambe House Address: 255 N Roosevelt St, Wichita,
KS 67208 Phone:(316) 687-1027
https://flwrightwichita.org/

Great Plains Transportation Museum
Museum dedicated to rail history in the Great Plains,
with locomotives, rail cars & memorabilia. Address: 700 E Douglas Ave, Wichi-
ta, KS 67202 Phone:(316) 263-0944
http://www.gptm.us/

Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
This 1920s riverside boathouse houses the Kansas
Sports Hall of Fame & hosts private events. Address: 515 S Wichita St, Wichita,
KS 67202 Phone:(316) 262-2038
http://kshof.org/

Mid-America All-Indian Center
Compact museum of tribal artifacts & Native American cultural exhibits, lectures
& workshops.
Address: 650 N Seneca St, Wichita, KS 67203 Phone:(316) 350-3340
http://www.theindiancenter.org/Pages/default.aspx

Ulrich Museum of Art
Located in: Wichita State University
Address: 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260 Phone:(316) 978-3664
http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=ulrichmuseum&p=/index

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Veterans Memorial Park
Tribute with artifacts and memorials to veterans of all branches.
Address: 339 Veterans Parkway, Wichita, KS 67203

Original Pizza Hut - Museum
On the Wichita State University campus
1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260

Hang Out Spots for the 18 - 20 Year Old Crowd

(from http://www.kansas.com/entertainment/article53353275.html, by Delany Hiegert)

1. Club Rodeo, age 18 to enter, is a country-themed nightclub that holds concerts, hosts live and

1. mechanical bull-riding and is home to the largest nightclub dance floor in the state, according to

the club’s website. Friday night before 10:30 p.m. is College Night, where students with valid stu-
dent ID get in for half price and those over 21 with a student ID get in free. Regular cover for ages

2. 18 to 20 is free before 8 p.m., and after that it’s $12 for women and $15 for men. Open 7 p.m. to 2

a.m. Wed., Fri. and Sat., 10001 E. Kellogg, 316-613-2424, www.clubrodeoks.com

2. The Loony Bin hosts stand-up acts from across the country. A majority of shows are 18 and up
to enter, however some are 21 and up. On Thursday nights, shows are usually $8. Open 6 p.m. to
11 p.m. Thurs., and 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fri. and Sat., 215 N. St. Francis, 316-618-4242, www.loony-
bincomedy.com/Wichita

3. Headshots Bar & Grill offers your basic American pub style food and drink but with a twist.

3. Headshots is Wichita’s only video game-style bar and grill where you can sit at your booth and

order whatever food, drink and video game you want. It offers a range of games on consoles from
Xbox 360 to PS4. Head- shots also boasts a stockpile of board games for those who prefer classic
gaming. Headshots is 21 to enter after 10 p.m. Details: Open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mon. to Sat., 6140
E 21st St., 316-260-4370, www.headshotsbar.com

4.

4. Mead’s Corner is a fair-trade coffee shop tucked into the corner of Douglas and Emporia. Aside
from a large variety of coffees and teas, Mead’s serves a breakfast and lunch menu as well as
tasty gelato. It offers a 10 percent discount to college students with a valid student ID. Mead’s also
provides entertainment, hosting open mic nights, improv shows and live music. It offers free Wi-Fi
and provides plenty of cozy seating if you’re in the mood to curl up with a hot drink and watch (or

5. binge) your favorite Netflix series. Details: Open 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. to Thurs., 6:30 a.m. to

1 a.m. Fri., Sat., and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun., 430 E. Douglas, 316-201-1900, www.meadscorner.
com

5. The Alley is a local indoor entertainment company that offers bowling, go-karts, laser mazes
and an arcade. There’s also AJ’s Sports Bar, equipped with multiple TVs, that serves food and
drinks from 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. The Alley has cosmic bowling – where the lights are dimmed,
techno and dance lights come on and music is played – on the week- ends from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. with specials all night

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6. for bowling, go-karts, the laser maze and arcade area. The Alley also holds a Hip Night for ages 18

and older from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Monday with $8 packages of bowling, billiards and the laser
maze or $10 packages of bowling, billiards, the laser maze and go-karts. Details: Open 9 a.m. to
1:30 a.m. Mon., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tue., noon to 11p.m. Wed., 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thurs., noon to 1
a.m. Fri., 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sat. and 11:30 a.m. to 11p.m. Sun., 11413 E. 13th, 316-448-8583,
www.thealleyonline.com

7.

6. West Acres Bowling has bowling, karaoke and food. West Acres holds karaoke at 9 p.m. Satur-
day at Crummy’s Sport Bar inside the alley. West Acres also holds cosmic bowling nights from 11
p.m. to 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, when bowling and shoe rentals are $10 Details: Open 11 a.m. to 1
a.m. Mon., 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tue. to Thurs., noon to 1:45 a.m. Fri., 9 a.m. to 1:45 a.m. Sat., and 10

8. a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun., 749 N. Ridge, 316-722-5211, http://www.westacresbowling.com/

7. The Bean Scene sells coffee and doubles as a hookah bar. The Bean Scene provides free Wi-Fi
too and offers group seating. The Bean Scene has TVs mounted on the walls and allows patrons
to play music and videos from their laptops. Hookah rates vary by flavor, but prices can be split
among groups. Details: Open 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Mon. to Sat., and 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sun., 8606 W.
13th St. N., 316-729-0055

8. The Cotillion hosts a variety of concerts and comedians and ticket prices are hardly ever more than $30. Doors usually
open an hour before the show and seating is general admission, but table reservations can be made. Details: 11120 W.
Kellogg, 316-722-4201, www.thecotillion.com

10 Interesting Facts About Wichita:

1. The Keeper of the Plains sculpture by Kiowa-Commanche artist Blackbear Bosin is made from Corten Steel, weighs 5
tons and reaches a height of 44 feet. It was created to honor the 1976 United States Bicentennial. The fire pits around the
statue are generally lit at 7pm nightly as weather permits.
2. Wichita is home to a seven foot, bronze troll, known as The Wichita Troll, hidden beneath a grate along a walking path
just off the riverwalk and behind an old power plant building. The troll is lit up with a green eerie light at night.
3. Wichita’s most famous resident is Dennis Mitchell, famed for his mischievious antics in the comic strip, Dennis the Men-
ace.
4. Wichita is the birth place of two major U.S. fast food chains: White Castle and Pizza Hut
5. During segregation in 1958, Wichita was the location of the first sit-in protest by African American students. The stu-
dents sat in whites-only stools at the Dockum Drugstore refusing to budge until they were served.
6. Wichita is known as the “Air Capital of the World” with the first mass production of commercial aircraft and a rich history
of military aircraft production. It continues to hold recognition with world-class aviation manufaturing and education facili-
ties.
7. The famous cold remedy, Mentholatum has its roots in Wichita, where founder Albert A. Hyde created the Mentholatum
Company, Inc. in 1889.
8. Billy the Kid’s mom, Catherine McCarty, was the only woman to sign the petition formally granting Wichita town status
on July 21, 1870.
9. Wild west lawman, Wyatt Earp, joined the Wichita city police force in 1875 and was involved in several fights and distur-
bances that eventually led to his release from the force--all prior to becoming a U.S. Marshall with a large roll to play in the
O. K. Corral incident.
10. In 1887, Wichita was the fastest-growing city in America thanks to a boom in the cattle industry there. However, in less
than a decade, Wichita shrank back in population by one-third.
From http://mentalfloss.com/article/72429/25-things-you-should-know-about-wichita-kansas By Mark Mancini

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