Phi Upsilon Omicron Fall 2017 Candle Vol. 98

THE CANDLE

JOURNAL OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON

Vol. 98 No. 2 Fall 2017

How I Led
Through Service By Michelle L. Toews,
Beta Xi, National President

I n the Spring 2017 issue of The and unhealthy relationship characteris- Michelle Toews, Beta Xi,
Candle, I asked what makes a tics, decision-making, goal setting, com- National President
great leader and how can you munication skills, and conflict resolu-
lead through service? In this issue, I tion skills. The first session was offered Please submit your story (maximum
am going to share one example of how in January of 2007. Since that time, I of 250 words) and pictures if permit-
I have led through service. I am also have worked with various individuals ted to [email protected] no later than
going to ask you to submit your stories to expand the program to different com- February 15, 2018. I look forward to
of how you have led through service for munities. As a result of leading through celebrating the ways we have led
our next issue. service, the program has reached almost through service!
2,000 youth!
My greatest point of pride profes-
sionally is not a title I have obtained or This is just one example of how
an award I have received, but a program we can use the skills we have devel-
I started, which, in my opinion, is a oped as Family and Consumer Sciences
prime example of leadership through professionals to lead through service.
service. Specifically, after conducting Now, I want you to share your stories of
research on intimate partner violence, leadership through service. In fact, we
I decided I wanted to try to end abuse are planning to highlight your stories in
before it even began. Therefore, I devel- the Spring 2018 issue. The stories can
oped, implemented, and evaluated a be how your Chapter has led through
relationship education program for vul- service or how you have exhibited lead-
nerable youth. The goal of this program ership through service.
was to teach adolescents the skills neces-
sary to build and maintain healthy rela- “ Before you are a leader, success is
tionships. To reach this goal, I trained all about growing yourself. When
undergraduate and graduate students in you become a leader, success is all
the curriculum and then placed them in ”about growing others. - Jack Welch
local high schools so they could imple-
ment the program. The sessions covered
topics such as self-awareness, relation-
ship expectations, recognizing healthy

CONTENTS
4 IS YOUR CHAPTER ON TARGET?
THE CANDLE
Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron 6 IT’S NOT WHERE YOU GO, IT’S WHO
Vol. 98 No. 2
YOU MEET ALONG THE WAY
Editor & Media Coordinator:
Brad Golliher 7 PHI U EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

[email protected] 2016-2017 DONORS

Copyright 2017 Phi Upsilon Omicron Inc. 8 TURN ON YOUR GPS
All rights reserved.
9 BUILDING ON A LEGACY
Published in Spring and Fall by Phi Upsilon
Omicron, National Honor Society in Family 10 PHI U: THEN & NOW: TRANSITIONING
FROM A COLLEGIATE CHAPTER TO AN
and Consumer Sciences, a member of the ALUMNI CHAPTER
Association of College Honor Societies.
12 LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE:
Opinions expressed by authors are their own INTENTIONALLY VALUING AND
and do not necessarily reflect the policies of ENABLING MEMBERS

Phi Upsilon Omicron. 14 2017 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

“Leadership Through Service” PROJECTS NATIONAL WINNERS
is the theme for THE CANDLE
Fall 2016 through Spring 2018. 15 COORDINATING COUNCIL OF HONOR
16 SOCIETIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
Send articles addressing this theme to: 21 RESEARCH PAPER AWARD
[email protected].
2017-2018 SCHOLARSHIPS,
Other articles (“Of Professional Interest”), FELLOWSHIPS, AND AWARDS
research briefs, letters to the editor and news RECIPIENTS

of chapters are also welcome. CHAPTER NEWS

The deadline for the Spring 2018 issue is
March 1st, 2018.

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Book your room by September 5, 2018 using the
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$179.00 per night plus taxes/fees, includes continental breakfast.

Attention Members Initiated in 1967 & 1968
and 50+ Year Members!!!

You are invited to be honored in Boston, MA at the
“Leadership Through Service” Conclave, September 27-29, 2018.

Please send your name and current address to
Melissa Martin, Executive Director, Phi Upsilon Omicron, P.O. BOX 50970, Bowling Green, KY, 42102 or e-mail: [email protected]

www.phiu.org

4 THE CANDLE

IS YOUR CHAPTER ON
TARGET
By Robin Box,
Alpha Sigma, President-Elect

M ost colleges and universities Robin Box, Alpha Sigma, cultural traditions, loneliness, safety,
are in the second half of the President-Elect love or belonging, and or physical needs
fall term and Phi Upsilon such as food, clothing, water, and shel-
Omicron collegiate chapters are planning ship has students of varying disciplines, ter. As your leadership team discusses
steps toward completing the professional e.g., dietetics, child development, fash- issues faced, look at the dimensions
project. As your chapter plans, keep the ion merchandising, ascertain upcoming of wellness and how they relate to the
ideas provided in this article in mind. key leaders in your chapter from each issues. Dimensions of wellness to con-
Utilize relevant information to plan, area of study. Personally invite these sider can include natural or built envi-
prepare, and execute a successful profes- members to join the leadership team ronment, intellectual (education and life-
sional project. According to the National that will provide guidance to all chapter long learning), social, emotional, occu-
Phi Upsilon Omicron Handbook, the members in planning, preparing, and pational (career and professional ethics),
collegiate chapter’s Vice President is to executing the project. When meeting physical (health, nutrition, and exercise),
“supervise implementation of the chap- with this leadership team, identify basic and spiritual (balance and a sense of
ter’s Professional Project, submitting human needs and wellness issues within purpose). Determine the demographic
forms as required by National Council.” your community in which your chapter population that your chapter is interested
All chapters are encouraged to complete has the ability to address. Ideas may in serving. Demographics can include
a professional project, track the imple- include, but not be limited to, commu- age, gender, abilities, socioeconomic
mentation and outcome, and utilize the nity members needing appreciation and status, family structure, etc. Another key
forms provided in the Vice President’s or recognition, education, homelessness, component to consider is the definition
information in the Fall Packet of of community as your chapter plans the
Resources for Collegiate Chapter project. Ask yourselves if the need is
Officers. It is not an expectation for the campus wide, within the neighborhood
Vice President to plan, prepare, and exe- immediately surrounding campus, the
cute the project by oneself, rather as a city or town within which the campus
collegiate chapter. As J. Sakiya Sandifer resides, an adjacent city, another state,
once stated, “True leaders do not create or even national. By considering the
followers….they create more leaders.” community, demographic population,
and issues faced by the community, the
The chapter’s Vice President may professional project can be determined.
coordinate with the President a busi-
ness meeting in which to introduce Chapters may choose to partner
Phi Upsilon Omicron’s Professional with a business, social service agency,
Program of Works 2016-2018 theme, or professional organization in meet-
Leadership Through Service, as an ing the needs of the community. This
underlying purpose for and explanation partnership can be valuable in many
of a professional project. Upon intro- different ways, including, but not limit-
duction, survey your chapter members ed to, a location for implementation of
to find out their interests, talents, skills, project, persons to be served, marketing
and resources. If your chapter’s member- the project, staff or other personnel, and

THE CANDLE 5

resources. These resources may be in PROFESSIONAL PROJECT PLANNING
the form of printing, equipment, tables,
chairs, lighting, audio-visual equipment, Professional Project Concept Introduction (Business Meeting) Date: _________
electronics, and possible consumable Leadership Team Members: _________________________________________
supplies, such as paper products and Leadership Team Meeting Planning Dates, Times, and Locations: ___________
refreshments. Identified Issue(s) (Basic human needs): _______________________________
Wellness Dimensions: ______________________________________________
It is important for the leadership Demographic Population to be Served Through Project: ___________________
team to brainstorm, yet it is equally Targeted Community: ______________________________________________
important for the team to plan. The fol- Desired Outcome: _________________________________________________
lowing outline is a tool that the leader- Is there a Community Partner? ___ If yes, name of agency or program: _______
ship team may choose to use as they plan Community Partner Contact Person and Contact Information: ______________
the professional project. Tasks to be Completed: _____________________________________________
Timeline Toward Completion: _______________________________________
As the project is implemented, the
leadership team will want to document I. Introduction IV. Evaluation
each step. Be sure to document through a. Introduction/Overview a. Extent of Member Involvement
reports and photos so as to allow the b. Vision/Mission b. Members’ Reflections
Vice President the tools needed to c. S.M.A.R.T. Objectives c. Impact
write an effective Professional Project
Report. The resources for accomplish- II. Description The Professional Project Report is
ing this goal are located on the National a. Details of the Project due April 1, 2018, 11:59 p.m. EST, to
Phi Upsilon Omicron website, Vice b. Relationship to National the National Phi Upsilon Omicron Office
President’s Resources, in the Collegiate Theme ([email protected]). Is your chapter on
Officers Login. The documents include: c. Cost, Funding, and Resources target?
Guide for Writing Professional Project
Report, Professional Project Cover Sheet III. Interpretation Best wishes to all chapter members
Form, Professional Project Rating Sheet, a. Relationship to the Body of and especially to the leaders within your
and Professional Project Photo Release. Knowledge chapters as you are challenged to com-
b. Implementation of Phi U’s plete a successful and impactful profes-
When writing the report, in addition Purposes sional project demonstrating Leadership
to writing style, organization, mechan- c. Utilization of Members’ Through Service. John Wooden once stat-
ics, format, and supporting documents, Knowledge and Skills ed, “The most powerful leadership tool
the Professional Project Rating Sheet you have is by personal example.”
requests the following information.
(See Guide for Writing the Professional
Project Report for detailed information.)

CONGRATULATIONS ON REACTIVATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF
TENNESSEE AT MARTIN

Beta Sigma
Chapter
Photo courtesy of Cindy Jones, Director and Chair-Elect, Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation

IT’S 6 THE CANDLE

NOT WHERE YOU GO
IT’S WHO YOU MEET ALONG THE WAY

KEY ACTION STEPS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUILDING A PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
By Sally L. Fortenberry, Alpha Alpha, National Advisor Councilor, Past National President

T he theme of the National a. Do not talk about jobs, rather, information and why you are contacting
Council Meeting in September ask them about their experiences when them. If you know they are a Phi U
of 2017 held in Kansas City, they were in your shoes and about how member or know someone who is a Phi
Missouri was unofficially The Wizard they got their first career position. U member, be sure to let them know you
of Oz and the inspirational sayings that are a member and want to talk with them
came as a result of the original movie b. Ask why they chose the about how Phi U impacted them person-
and the prequel, The Great and Powerful career path they did. ally or their future career decisions.
Oz. Although National Council leaders
knew they were not in Kansas (any- c. Ask them about key skills 3. The small things do make a
more), they were motivated by the lead- and knowledge it takes to be successful difference! Send handwritten thank you
ership of Executive Director, Melissa in their chosen field. notes after each meeting or phone call.
Martin, to pave the way for the organi- Also, cut out articles from newspapers
zation to continue to follow our yellow d. Ask them for a few tips that or magazines about the contact or their
brick road toward success. they wish someone would have shared companies and send to them with a note
with them when they were first starting that you were thinking of them and hope
Why Phi U? was a topic discussed in their career.
during the National Council meeting Sally Fortenberry,
in relationship to both collegiate and e. Never leave a meeting with- Alpha Alpha,
alumni’s motivations to initially choose out first asking and getting one or more
to join Phi Upsilon Omicron and subse- contact names and numbers or, better National Advisor Councilor,
quently continue to be actively involved yet, schedule another meeting. Try Past National President
in the organization. Although there were scheduling a follow-up meeting first; in
many reasons that came up, opportuni- a month or so. If they cannot commit to
ties for networking kept resurfacing as a that then ask for the contact information
major motivator, and I believe should be of people they think may have an inter-
explored further. The focus will be on est in talking to you and from whom
steps that collegiate members and young you can learn. Ask if they mind making
alumni can implement to build their contact with the person first to ensure
own personal and professional network they will be agreeable to your contact-
through Phi Upsilon Omicron. ing them.

1. Schedule a meeting or infor- 2. Follow-Up is crucial! Never
mational interview with someone give up. Keep calling or emailing all
you have met through Phi U either leads and network contacts, until they
at a Conclave, a chapter meeting or tell you to quit bothering them or you
through your advisor and remember get in touch with them. Make follow-up
its objectives. Get the contact interested attempts once a week – but not more
and excited about you and make them than that or you will become a pest.
want to help you succeed. How do you Request to link with them on LinkedIn.
do that? Be sure to use professional communi-
cation techniques including: your name,
the purpose of your call or email, how
you actually obtained their contact

THE CANDLE 7

everything is going well. Use this as an are members or officers in one or more The Wizard also commented that
opportunity to ask for a follow-up meet- professional organizations, clubs, honor “Nothing’s impossible if you put your
ing if needed or a referral. societies such as Phi Upsilon Omicron, mind to it.”
as well as volunteer groups and foun-
4. Never be embarrassed to ask dations. Ask them what they believe And according to the Cowardly Lion,
for help! This can be in the form of will be a good fit for you given your “If you have the courage to begin, you
asking the contact to – background and experience level. It is have the courage to succeed.”
never too early to get involved in these
a. Review your résumé; which organizations. They provide you with a Conclave 2018, planned for the
is something I would recommend you sense of community and also enable you Boston, Massachusetts area, will be
do. This will give your contact a “buy- to build an amazing network, both pro- here before you know it. I charge each
in” to you and your efforts and increase fessional and personal. of you to begin networking in order
the probability they will want to contin- to ensure you will be able to attend.
ue to assist you. 5. Identify someone to be your Collegiate members, advisors, and alum-
mentor to assist you with your ni are all welcome and invited so plan on
b. Send an email or make a Networking activities. attending and participating in Conclave,
phone call on your behalf to someone September 27-29, 2018. Conclave pro-
with whom you would really like to 6. A few closing quotes from a few vides networking and mentoring oppor-
meet or connect. You will be amazed at of the characters in the Wizard of Oz tunities with individuals from around
their willingness to help as well as the to be considered: the nation that can lead to lifelong per-
results you may get. sonal and professional friendships. And
Glinda, the Good Witch from the remember, it’s not always where you go,
c. Give you ideas about how to Wizard of Oz stated, “You are capable but who you meet along the way.
build your network. You will find that of more than you know.”
99% of the successful business people

PHI U EDUCATIONAL

2016-17FOUNDATION DONORS
Because of the tremendous support of many individuals, the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation has been able to add
new fellowships, scholarships, and awards as well as maintain support to the honor society.
A special appreciation is extended to the following people who contributed at the various giving levels from August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017.

$1,000 - $4,999 $100 - $499

Jeff H. Jenkins Audrey Faber, Alpha Upsilon Carole Makela, Nu Irene Ott, Alpha
- Designated for the Martha Combs Jenkins Scholarship Fund Marty B. Frost, Iota Kathleen Lodl, Xi Rebecca Lovingood, Gamma
Marty B. Frost, Iota Diana Watson-Maile, Gamma Katie Shelley, Gamma Mary Franken, Tau
- Designated for the Marty Bickett Frost Scholarship Fund Epsilon Janet Elliott, Alpha Chi - Designated for the Mary Weiking
Delores M. Kluckman, Phi Robin Box, Alpha Sigma Mary Edge, Tau
- Designated for the Delores M. Kluckman Scholarship Fund Carolyn Barnhart, Tau Beth Wuest, Beta Franken Scholarship Fund
John H. and Charlotte Robinson Sally Fortenberry, Alpha Vivienne Kreer, Pi Lambda Alumni
- Designated for the Nell Bryant Robinson Scholarship Alpha Anne Reuther, Tau - Designated for the Sarah T.
Ruth Ann Ball, Alpha Nu Susan Rickards, Lambda Tamara Baird-Ganley,
- Designated for the Founders’ Fellowship Fund Michelle Toews, Beta Xi Gamma Phillips Leadership Award
Susan Kipp, Iota Vivion Palmer, Chi Gamma Alumni Chapter
$500 - $999 Anne Vanbeber, Beta Zeta Betty Fuller, Nu Washington D.C. Area
Lynette Olson, Phi Nelwyn Moore, Beta Xi Alumni Chapter
The Columbus Foundation (CF) V. Ann Paulins, Theta Nancy Byleen, Xi Bruce Cameron, Delta
- Designated for the Lillian P. Schoephoerster Scholarship Fund Sue Whitaker, Alpha Sigma Lois Shern, Beta Beta Epsilon Chapter
Diane Jackman, Tau Tleana Sheets, Alpha Sigma Esther Hay, Alpha Chi Susan M. Rickards, Lambda
- Designated for the Jackman Scholarship Ann M. Freese, Beta Mary Anne Pace, Alpha Eta - Designated for the Past
Susan M. Rickards, Lambda Lois Puskarich, Gamma Virginia Rennie, Alpha Mu Presidents Scholarship Fund in
- Designated for the Susan M. Rickards Scholarship Fund Kathryn Madera Miller, Nadine King, Alpha Pi
Omicron Dori Ann Nakahira, Beta Memory of Ginny Felstehausen
Shirley Lee, Zeta Alpha Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc.
Norma Pitts, Gamma Rebecca L. Taylor, Beta Pi - Designated for the Past
Presidents Scholarship Fund in
Memory of Ginny Felstehausen

YOUR
TURN
MEMBER GUIDE
GPSON
Anticipate the changes in your By Vickie Brown-Racy, Gamma Zeta, National Alumni Councilor
life! Keep your address current so
you won’t miss out on Phi U news I nitiation into Phi Upsilon Omicron Vickie Brown-Racy,
National Honor Society is a life- Gamma Zeta,
and activities. time membership that affords
opportunity for lifelong learning, lead- National Alumni Councilor
HOW TO MAKE AN ership, and commitment. Upon grad-
ADDRESS CHANGE uation, we become alumni, and join a academic excellence, develop qualities
continually growing group of dedicated of leadership by providing opportuni-
Go to www.phiu.org and contact professionals from diverse factions of ties for service, and encourage lifelong
us via message in the contact tab. Family and Consumer Sciences. As our learning and commitment to advance
Please type “Update Information” families and communities continue to Family and Consumer Sciences and
grow, shift and change, so has the needs related areas. Our collegiates have
in the subject line or, email and opportunities for alumni changed. opportunities to establish these ideals
changes to [email protected]. We are continually challenged to devel- and as alumni continue to incorporate
You can also call 270-904-1340. op meaningful systems to keep our them into their personal and profession-
newly graduated members connected al development. Alumni can continue to
Parents: Your student may with our honor society. Our new mem- provide valuable support through their
continue to receive The Candle at bers benefit greatly through mentorship experiences and supply support as they
the home address on file. Please and collaboration as they delve into the navigate new opportunities and establish
next challenges in their lives. and reach new goals.
encourage them to update their We as alumni have traveled
records. many of the same roads as our new pro-
fessionals. We can serve as a guide, a
HOW TO SUBMIT GPS, as they navigate through the next
TO THE CANDLE adventure in their lives. The function
of a GPS is to pinpoint the location of
Send all news and photos to a traveler by using input from various
[email protected] submissions satellites. The system can then navigate
become property of Phi U and are where the traveler is and determine the
subject to editing. Please include best way to reach a destination. This
system also gives options on how to
the name of your chapter, as reach a destination. We as Phi U alumni
well as full names and chapters can be a GPS.
of inviduals in the photo (with
their premission). Photos must We can G-uide : show the way
be 1 MB (1,024 KB) or larger to P-rogress: move forward
S-erve: assist or advise
ensure print quality. Our purpose as Phi Upsilon
Omicron is to recognize and promote
Phi Upsilon Omicron is
a certified member of the
Association of College Honor

Societies.

BUILDING ON A

LEGACY BYSUPPORTINGTHE
PHI UPSILON OMICRON
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
By Susan M. Rickards, Lambda, Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation Chair

“ We will be known forever by the
”tracks we leave. - Native American proverb

T he 2017 year was another not include books, room, board and Susan M. Rickards, Lambda,
strong year for Phi Upsilon other necessities. Thus, the Phi Upsilon Educational Foundation Chair
Omicron Educational Omicron Educational Foundation is
Foundation in providing financial steadfast in our goal and commitment of as many students as possible.
support for our students. For the 2017- providing and increasing financial sup- To obtain information on establish-
2018 academic year, the Foundation port for Family and Consumer Sciences’
was pleased to award $64,150 in student members. ing a fund in your name or the name
Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards of others, contact Melissa Martin,
to 39 members. I cannot begin to Financial gifts are a powerful way Executive Director of Phi Upsilon
express my deepest appreciation and that you can not only leave a legacy, Omicron, or refer to the Phi Upsilon
gratitude to those members and friends but also support the Foundation which Omicron website.
who continue to support our students has an immediate impact on current and
through the Foundation. This support future students. One previous recipient
impacts and transforms the lives of our of a Phi Upsilon Omicron Fellowship
students who, in turn, impact the lives of sent a check to the Foundation and
people in their communities. wrote: “This is a “pay it forward” from
my receiving a Founders’ Fellowship
Educational costs are increasing, when I was taking doctoral work at the
and the need for additional financial University of Minnesota in the early
support for our students continues. ‘90’s. It was truly a blessing for me at
The alarming statistics of educational that time as I was at the university at the
loan debts incurred by College and same time as my two sons.”
University students are very unsettling.
The website https://trends.collegeboard. Please consider participating in
org, illustrates the average published Phi Upsilon Omicron’s commitment to
tuition and fees for in-state students Family and Consumer Sciences’ students
who are enrolled full-time in a four- by donating to the Foundation. We all
year institution. For 2016-2017, the are an important part of enabling our
amount was $9,650. This amount does members to reach their professional
goals by providing financial support to

Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 charitable organization.
All Contributions are tax-deductible. Send contributions to:
Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation, Inc.
c/o Melissa Martin, Executive Director, Phi Upsilon Omicron
PO Box 50970, Bowling Green, KY 42102-4270

10 THE CANDLE

PHI U: NOW

&THEN
Transitioning from a Collegiate Chapter to an Alumni Chapter

By Jenifer Reader, Beta Rho, Region 4 Councilor and Chair

Jenifer Reader, for a woman named Jeannette Rowe. 3 Niche: Phi Upsilon Omicron is
Beta Rho, Region 4 Councilor Everything was very formal and proper, a collegiate-focused honor society nur-
and the event planners joked about how turing leaders to continue the legacy of
and Chair the guest of honor would be horrified family and consumer sciences.
if she saw incorrect table settings, poor
W hy did you join Phi meal-time manners, or guests using the I liked belonging to an honor society
Upsilon Omicron? wrong fork to eat their salad. that values academic excellence, lifelong
learning, and service. I also liked that
I joined the Beta Rho chapter of I was intimidated - I didn’t know FCS was described as a legacy. To me,
Phi Upsilon Omicron at Idaho State who Jeannette Rowe was, I didn’t know the word “legacy” is associated with a
University in 2005. At that time, I was anyone else in attendance, I didn’t know rich, long, history, and because FCS felt
a junior in the Dietetics program, and anything about Phi U (and I didn’t know like it was something important, I want-
I admit I knew very little about Family which one was the salad fork!) - but I ed to learn more about it. Throughout the
and Consumer Sciences (FCS). was so impressed by the stories they next two years of my collegiate member-
told of Jeannette’s dedication to this ship, I learned a lot more about FCS and
For my first introduction to Phi U, organization that I wanted to learn more why Jeannette Rowe loved Phi U:
I was invited to a recognition dinner about it. She was so passionate about
FCS, and I wanted to find out why. PHI U THEN: Benefits of Collegiate
Membership
I learned more about Phi U when I
got my “Welcome to Phi U Paperwork” • Academic Excellence/Lifelong
at the induction ceremony. Three things Learning: Demonstration of academic
stood out to me about Phi U: excellence is required for membership,
and members are encouraged to partici-
1 Mission Statement: Phi Upsilon pate in lifelong learning.
Omicron, an honor society in the inte-
grated field of family and consumer • Opportunities for Leadership
sciences, offers an environment empow- Through Service: Many chapters par-
ering lifelong learning, leadership ticipate in regular service projects where
building, and ethical and scholastic they demonstrate their FCS leadership
excellence. skills.

2 Purposes: 1) Recognize and • Legacy: Collegiate members are
promote academic excellence; 2) being taught how to continue the FCS
Enhance qualities of leadership by pro- legacy by helping others learn how to
viding opportunities for service; and 3) lead successful lives. In addition, Phi
Encourage lifelong learning and com- U has many traditions which have been
mitment to advance family and consum- loved and celebrated over the past 108
er sciences and related areas. years. Chapters are encouraged to cel-

ebrate Founders’ Day each year. We ship so I could “continue the legacy of LIFETIME ALUMNI!
also recognize 50-Year Members at FCS” and take advantage of the benefits
Conclave for their outstanding dedica- I discovered through Phi U collegiate More than 1,072 Phi Upsilon
tion to Phi U. membership. I learned the same benefits Omicron members have invested
I enjoyed as a collegiate member are
• Financial Support: Members available through alumni membership as in the honor society by paying
can apply for scholarships, fellow- well, with additional benefits: the lifetime alumni fee when the
ships, and awards both nationally and annual alumni mailing came into
locally where available. Additionally, PHI U NOW: Additional Benefits of
collegiate chapters receive a monetary Alumni Membership their mailboxes.
award for winning Professional Projects,
and all chapters receive support from • Professional Organization WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
the national organization to attend Membership Savings: What other pro-
Conclave. Alumni chapters also provide fessional organization’s annual fee costs The lifetime fee payment is a
support to collegiate chapters. Phi U only $25 (which includes two issues of one-time payment of $350 or
will also offer a new alumni award for The Candle!)? $125 per year over three years.
proposed projects that advance FCS
and related areas (more information to • Doing Something Important: By HOW DO I JOIN?
come!). committing to advance FCS and related
areas, members are making a difference It’s easy! You can join those
• Leadership Experience: Members in the lives of others. making an investment in the
can serve in officer positions and on honor society by paying the
committees both locally and nationally. • Opportunities for Continuing lifetime fee using the annual
Leadership Through Service activities Education: Professional development mailing form sent to your home
offer leadership experience as well. credit may be available for Conclave
attendance (look for this opportunity in or the one in The Candle.
• Program Planning Experience: Boston in 2018).
Coordination and implementation of You can also contribute online at
both the Professional Project by colle- • Friendship, Networking, and www.phiu.org. Click “Give” and
giate chapters and Conclave by alumni Mentorship: In addition to local and
chapters provides excellent program national friendships and networking enter password Give17.
planning experience. opportunities, alumni membership pro-
vides an opportunity for mentorship with WHAT DO I GET?
• Friendship and Networking: Phi collegiate members. They appreciate
U is a wonderful place to meet individ- guidance and tips from FCS profession- A lifetime of connections and
uals with the same values. Members can als! a chance to support the honor
meet friends and colleagues both locally society that provided you with
at chapter activities and nationally at Today I share the same passion for so much throughout your college
Conclave. Phi U and FCS as Jeannette Rowe, and
I thank her for inspiring me to not only career.
The values supported by Phi U join Phi U but to make the transition
and the benefits provided by collegiate from collegiate to alumni membership. Your lifetime fee comes with a 3
membership did not become insignifi- I invite every collegiate member of Phi year subscription to The Candle
cant to me after graduation. I had also Upsilon Omicron to enjoy the “great
learned more about FCS in general and accomplishment” of participating in a for only $10!
understood how all FCS disciplines collegiate chapter and “take the leap for-
help individuals lead successful lives. I ward” to alumni membership. Phi U wants to especially
wanted to continue my Phi U member- recognize our newest lifetime

“ A great accomplishment shouldn't members:
be the end of the road, just the
starting point for the next leap Joanna Nesselroad, Lambda
”forward. - Harvey Mackay Sara Schmidt, Nu

Tiffany Frieson, Zeta
Katherine M. Uhde, Omicron

Toni Hill, Xi

12 THE CANDLE

LEADERSHIP

THROUGH SERVICE

Intentionally Valuing and Enabling Members

By Kennedy Navis, Tau, Region 1 Collegiate Representative

P hi Upsilon Omicron provides Kennedy Navis, Tau, Region 1 a specific chair with their personalized
opportunities to advance one’s Collegiate Representative materials. A three-ring notebook has all
leadership skills and abili- the materials they will need to be the
ties. The international bestseller by they would like to accomplish as a mem- leader they wish to become in Phi U,
James Kouzes and Barry Posner titled ber, along with what leadership skills including the new member handbook,
The Leadership Challenge: How to they possess and would like to expand scholarship deadlines, Conclave details,
Make Extraordinary Things Happen in upon within the membership. The Tau and website information. Also included
Organizations (2017), makes it clear that Chapter holds initiation on a Sunday is a personal, hand-written letter from
one cannot “make it happen” in an orga- morning in a historic building on our a current member welcoming them into
nization unless one intentionally “makes campus. Upon entering the building, the chapter. These binders are compiled
it happen” within each individual in the initiates are greeted by an officer, given by chapter members the meeting prior to
organization. a tour of the building, and then seated at initiation. Each year, the initiation cere-
mony is personalized with photographs
The Tau Chapter at the University of and a brunch made by the members.
Wisconsin-Stout initiates members each Each ceremony is an opportunity to set
semester. At the initiation ceremony, it the bar high for the intentional actions
is explained that our intent is to honor made for our members.
the new initiates in return for honoring
us with their membership. Every chapter After initiation, the first meeting
has different ways to honor members on includes an ice breaker and a service
initiation day, but the value is extended activity. By the time fall initiation is
if we continue to reiterate our intent in complete, the Professional Project is a
honoring them upon each meeting. creation in process, meaning the ideas
of new initiates are woven into the plans
Intentionally honoring students at for our leadership through service proj-
each meeting reinforces the value of ects. The chapter strives to value each
each member! During the initiation pro- member by collaborating and blending
cess, students receive letters and e-mails their leadership skills and abilities into
explaining they were nominated by a those of already existing members.
faculty member or a current member Additionally, students receive their initi-
based on honor society criteria. During ation pictures labeled with the names of
the interview, initiates are addressed by all new initiates.
name and their questions are answered.
The interview questions address what It is important to be consistently

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intentional in efforts to make all mem- semester, students agree upon the menu ued by intentionally creating ways to get
bers feel included and valued. Having and each member is encouraged to bring to know them more, and sharing a meal
two meetings per month allows for one a food item to share! Our chapter loves is a great way to do that!
potluck dinner and one snack for the pasta bars, baked potato bars, breakfast
meetings. At the beginning of each for supper, spaghetti feeds, and sub Leadership is built on relation-
ships (Kouzes and Posner, p. xiii), and
sandwiches. At each if members are valued and honored
meeting, members at every touchpoint with Phi Upsilon
record their anticipat- Omicron, then they will believe in their
ed graduation date, own leadership abilities and will value
birthdate, or degree and honor others as a result. Kouzes and
program, making it Posner also stress this fact in their chap-
possible for the chap- ter: Enable Others to Act (2017, pp.193-
ter to continue the 244), focusing on one of the many prac-
chain of value and tices of leadership.
honor for each mem-
ber after graduation. As your National Collegiate
Additionally, there is Representative, I challenge you to read
always an ice breaker the book, The Leadership Challenge, by
where students rein- James Kouzes and Barry Posner. I know
troduce themselves you and the members of your chapter
and then explain a will greatly benefit! I also encourage
meaningful summer you to share the activities facilitated in
adventure, a chal- your own chapter to ensure that all Phi
lenge they conquered U members feel valued and appreciated!
in the last week, a
joy for the day, a __
possible solution to a
problem on campus, Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (2017) The
etc. The purpose is Leadership Challenge: How to make
to have each member extraordinary things happen in organi-
feel included and val- zations. (6th Ed.). Hoboken, NY: John
Wiley &Sons, Inc.

PHI U U! Whether you are a veteran advisor or
a novice, we can all benefit from ideas
TOOL that are new to us. A Phi U Toolbox of
BOX NEEDS Successful Practices is the goal of a new
By Diana Watson-Maile, Gamma Epsilon, Region 3 Councilor committee. This Toolbox of bright ideas,
fundraising efforts, ceremony activities,
applications, and chapter procedures will
be available to chapters and advisors.

Have any successful practices to share?
Please email them to [email protected]
or [email protected].

to our 2017

Professional Program Projects
National Winners

1st Epsilon, Montana State University:
“Serving Our Veterans One Step at a Time”

Tau, University of Wisconsin-Stout: 2nd
“Leadership Through Service: Spread the Love”

3rd Beta Pi, Framingham State University:
“Squash-ing Adversities of Autism”

Gamma Gamma, University of Central Oklahoma: 4th
“Family Fun Night”

Region 1
Alpha Sigma, Ball State University: “Seminars for Quality Living”

Region 2
Beta Tau, Eastern Kentucky University: “Leadership Through Service:

Phi U Members Prepare Women in Rehab for the Next Step”

Region 3
Beta Xi, Texas State University: “Wellness on a Budget Family Event”

Region 4
Delta, University of Wyoming: “Serving Heart to Heart Pregnancy Resource Center”

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2017 COORDINATING COUNCIL OF HONOR
SOCIETIES UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
RESEARCH PAPER AWARD
STUDENT’S RESEARCH ON RELATIONSHIPS RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

A natural curiosity about people and I had five pages of notes printed out Stasieluk credits her research mentor,
a passion for information are qualities but ended up barely using them. After all, Assistant Professor Andrea Swenson, and
that helped land a University of Wiscon- I did spend a full semester on this project,” the university with her success on the
sin-Stout student paper.
a national award she said.
and the opportu- The re- “My major at UW-Stout taught me
nity to showcase a lot about people and different ways
her research search paper, to help,” Stasieluk said. “I have always
paper on a big an independent liked writing, but UW-Stout gave me the
stage. project by Sta- opportunity to expand my confidence and
sieluk, focuses improve my skills even more.”
Leah Stasi- on how inti-
eluk, a human mate partner The Edina, Minn., native began the
development relationships summer as an intern at Bridger Ortho-
and family are affected pedics in Bozeman, Montana. After two
studies major, when one of weeks, she was hired full time and began
presented at the Coordinating Council of the partners is her new position July 11. She provides
Honor Societies function at the American required to travel overnight for work. It hands-on assistance to occupational and
Association of Family and Consumer centers physical therapists while also observing
Sciences annual conference June 26 in on how closeness, tension, fun, and affec- patients.
Dallas, Texas. Her study, “Work Related tionate and quality interactions are affected
Travel and Intimate Partner by that type of travel. Stasieluk, who graduated in May,
Relationships,” was chosen as the “I found that the transition period, plans to pursue a doctorate degree in oc-
recipient of the CCHS Undergraduate when a person is cupational therapy beginning in fall 2018.
Research Paper Award. returning from one trip
and preparing for the She offers some ad-
“It is a huge honor,” Stasieluk said. next all in less than 24 vice to other UW-Stout
“When I submitted my research to this hours, was when ten- students. “Seize every
conference, I did not think I sion between couples opportunity you can.
would receive the award at all. I figured as well as closeness You can always go back
it would just be great practice to submit.” was highest,” Stasieluk to where you were,
said. but you may never get
Excitement and nerves were flowing “I have always the chance again to try
for Stasieluk, who presented to about 40 been interested in people and understand- something new,” she
people. “It was such an amazing expe- ing why they do the things they do. I am said.
rience, and I met so many incredible also very interested in relationships. My Stasieluk’s travel expenses to Dal-
people. It was scary at first to give my father traveled for work a ton when I was a las were funded in part by the Office of
presentation. child. I remember him Research and Sponsored Programs at
coming and going for anywhere UW-Stout.
between a single night and a month She was a member of UW-Stout’s
at a time. This really caught my Tau chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron, the
attention because I had personal honor society for family and consumer
experience that was relatable,” sciences.
Stasieluk said.
Story and photos by University of Wisconsin- Stout
News Bureau

Phi U Members at the AAFCS 108th Annual Conference & AAFCS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
Expo in Dallas, TX RESEARCH PAPERS ARE DUE MAY 1ST

- VISIT PHIU.ORG FOR MORE INFO -

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2017-2018

SCHOLARSHIPS CHAPPELL/SUTHERLAND/PURDY with children to inform them of the
Lindsey R Gould, Theta, Ohio consequences of their food choices and
CENTURY University how those choices effect their health.
Emily M McDaniel, Alpha Nu,
Oklahoma State University Lindsey is a junior FORTHUN/RUST
pursuing a degree in Retail Mary E Plowman, Beta Tau, Eastern
Emily is a sophomore Merchandising and Fashion Kentucky University
pursuing a degree in Product Development.
Human Development and She has served in many Mary is a junior pursuing
Family Sciences with an areas for Theta Chapter. a degree in General
option in Child and Family Lindsey has also served as President Dietetics. She has served
Services. She is a new for the Professional Retail Leaders. in many aspects for Beta
member of Alpha Nu Chapter. Emily is After graduation, she hopes to explore Tau Chapter. Mary is also
also a member of the Human Sciences possibilities to contribute to a change in a member of the Student
Student Council- Global Human retail to an eco-friendlier environment. Dietetic Association. After graduation,
Sciences Committee. After graduation, she will pursue a career as a registered
Emily hopes to become a pediatric GERALDINE CLEWELL dietitian, where she plans to specialize
nurse in a hospital intensive care unit, Elizabeth A Wolters, Alpha Sigma, Ball in adolescent nutrition and counseling.
where she hopes to create a comfortable State University She hopes to further her education in
environment for children and making Elizabeth is a sophomore pursuing a community nutrition to help adolescents
their health a priority. degree in Dietetics. She has served overcome barriers to their health, and
as Chair for the Initiation Committee develop an appropriate relationship with
CHALLENGE for Alpha Sigma Chapter. She is also food.
Xylina Ulloa, Mu, Buffalo State- SUNY a member of the Ball State Dietetics
Xylina is a sophomore pursuing a degree Association. After graduation, she plans MARY WEIKING FRANKEN
in Dietetics. She has served on several to attend graduate school pursuing her Kennedy M Navis, Tau, University of
committees for Mu Chapter. She is also Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics, Wisconsin- Stout
President of the Buffalo State Rotaract then ultimately becoming a registered
Club. After graduation, Xylina plans to dietitian, using her passion for nutrition Kennedy is a junior
pursue a career as a registered dietitian. to spread knowledge to individuals, pursuing a degree in
She hopes to assist in furthering the families, and consumers in order to Family and Consumer
development of accessible nutrition improve their overall health. Science Education. She
and wellness programs to marginalized has served in many
communities, and create programs CLOSS/PARNITZKE/CLARKE areas for Tau Chapter.
that will offer available and affordable Alexandra G Bracaglia, Omega, Texas Kennedy is also currently serving as
nutrition education, health food, and Tech University Region 1 Collegiate Representative for
wellness consultation to underprivileged Phi U. After graduation, she hopes to
homes. Alexandra is a senior become a secondary education teacher
pursuing a degree in where she will prepare students for
Nutrition. She has served successful careers and futures through
in many different aspects basic life-skills such as cooking, child
of service for the Omega development, sewing, and nutrition
Chapter. Alexandra is also classes.
a member of the Health Occupation
Students of America. After graduation,
Alexandra plans to become a dentist,
where she hopes to work hands on

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SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS,
AND AWARDS RECIPIENTS

MARTY BICKETT FROST Sarah K Martin, Mu, Buffalo State- MARGARET R. HOLLENBECK
Cady E Wendel, Omicron, Iowa State SUNY Kali S Lenhoff, Phi, South Dakota State
University Sarah is a sophomore pursuing a University
degree in Dietetics. She has worked on
Cady is a junior pursuing many projects for Mu Chapter. After Kali is a senior pursuing
a degree in Family and graduation, Sarah hopes to work in a degree in Family and
Consumer Sciences public health to assist in the prevention Consumer Sciences
Education and Studies. and management of chronic deseases Education. She has served
She has served as Initiation within all aspects of communities as Co-Initiation Chair
Chair for Omicron Chapter. - environment, public health, and and Professional Project
Cady is also currently Vice President nutrition. Committee Member for Phi Chapter.
of the Family and Consumer Sciences Kali is also a member of the American
Education and Studies Club. After Chloe M Turner, Alpha Sigma, Ball Association of Family & Consumer
graduation, she hopes to become a State University Sciences Education/Family, Career, &
Family and Consumer Sciences educator, Community Leaders of America. After
where she plans to focus on finding Chloe is a sophomore graduation, she will pursue a teaching
alternative career options for students pursuing a degree in Child career where she hopes to provide
who are not college bound, providing Development & Family hands-on learning strategies and promote
them with education in nutrition and Studies with a minor in career skills to students and inspire more
wellness, food preparation, textiles and Autism Spectrum Disorder. cohesive families and smarter consumers
garment construction, interior design, She has worked on many in society.
financial planning, human development, projects for Alpha Sigma Chapter. After
and parenting. graduation, Chloe hopes to work with PHYLLIS S. HOWE
children with disabilities providing Julie M Lyon, Delta, University of
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY them with the education needed to make Wyoming
Gretchen L Henningsen, Omicron, lifestyle decisions to improve their
Iowa State University quality of life, while also working within Julie is a junior pursuing a
her community to close the gap for degree in Human Nutrition
Gretchen is a junior people with disabilities. and Food. She has served
pursuing a degree in as Historian for Delta
Nutritional Science/ Brenda S Weber, Phi, South Dakota Chapter. Julie is also a
Dietetics. She has served on State University member of the Student
the Philanthropy/Volunteer Dietetic Association. After graduation,
Committee for Omicron Brenda is a junior she hopes to become a dietitian focusing
Chapter. Gretchen is also a member of pursuing a degree in Early on the understanding of eating disorders
the Student Dietetic Association. After Childhood Education. and behavorial problems in an atempt to
graduation, she hopes to obtain a career She has worked on many prevent malnutrition.
as a registered dietitian focusing on projects for Phi Chapter.
disease prevention, food preparation, After graduation, Brenda Jessica N Perreault, Epsilon, Montana
parenting, and early childhood health plans to pursue becoming a teacher and State University
education. making an impact on a child’s life which
could lead to the child making their Jessica is a junior pursuing
mark in society. a degree in Food and
Nutrition- Nutrition
Science, Health and
Human Performance-
Exercise Science. She has
served as Treasurer, along with other

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(Continued from page 17) MARTHA COMBS JENKINS MEMBERS/CENTENNIAL
Leah D Brooke, Omicron, Iowa State Lillie L Kuss, Tau, University of
responsibilities, for Epsilon Chapter. University Wisconsin- Stout
Jessica is also a member of the Montana
Student Dietetics Association. After Leah is a junior pursuing Lillie is a sophomore
graduation, Jessica hopes to become a degree in Dietetics. She pursuing a degree in Food
a Certified Nursing Assistant in an has served as Co-Chair of Science and Technology.
assisted living facility. She hopes to the Professional Service She has served in many
further her education and later become a Project for Omicron areas for Tau Chapter.
Physician’s Assistant where she will use Chapter. Leah is also a Lillie is also Secretary of
her knowledge to implement the most member of the Kappa Omicron Nu the UW-Stout Food Science Club. After
applicable nutritional and exercise plans Honor Society and the Student Dietetics graduation, she hopes to obtain a product
for prevention or treatment for each Association. After graduation, Leah development career within a health food
patient. plans to become a registered dietitian company with a focus on decreasing
at a university level where she can food waste.
Brittany A Reiman, Phi, South Dakota help support student-athletes with their
State University nutritional needs. PAST PRESIDENTS
Mackenna D Heath, Alpha Alpha,
Brittany is a senior TREVA C. KINTNER Texas Woman’s University
pursuing a degree in Early Emily L Vise, Alpha Sigma, Ball State Mackenna is a junior pursuing a
Childhood Education with University degree in Nutrition with an emphasis
Elementary Education in Business and Industry. She has
Certificate. She has served Emily is a junior pursuing served as an officer for Alpha Alpha
as Vice President for Phi a degree in Apparel Chapter. Mackenna is also a member
Chapter. Brittany is also a member of the Design and Fashion of the Athenian Honor Society. After
Association for the Education of Young Merchandising. She has graduation, she hopes to obtain a
Children. After graduation, she plans to served in many different position at a sports’ company utilizing
pursue a career as an elementary teacher, aspects of service for Alpha her chemistry and nutrition knowledge
where she hopes to touch lives, create Sigma Chapter. Emily is also a member to develop better quality and healthiness
bonds, and encourage her students each of the Ball State Fashion Design Society. of food to advance nutritional health in
day. After graduation, she hopes to pursue society.
a career as a designer or photographer
JACKMAN for a fashion design label, giving her a SUSAN M. RICKARDS
Mattison N Delph, Alpha Sigma, Ball direct path to the heart of the industry, Lucero Galvan, Beta Epsilon, SUNY
State University where she hopes to enact change in the Plattsburgh
views of beauty standards. Lucero is a junior pursuing a degree
Mattison is a junior in Human Development and Family
pursuing a degree in DELORES KLUCKMAN Relations and Latin American
Child Development. She Alisia J Cain, Alpha Sigma, Ball State Studies. She has served on the Social
has served on several University Committee for Beta Epsilon Chapter.
committees for Alpha Lucero is also Vice President of the
Sigma Chapter. After Alisia is a senior pursuing Newman Association, among other
graduation, Mattison plans to pursue a degree in Child organizations. After graduation, Lucero
a career as a developmental therapist Development. She has plans to become a high school guidance
where she hopes to work one-on-one served in many different counselor and hopes to provide children
with special needs children, and help aspects of service for the with the resources and help they need to
them to better develop successfully. Alpha Sigma Chapter. develop and achieve their educational
Alisia is also a member of the Ball goals.
State Family and Consumer Sciences
Organization. After graduation, Alisia
plans to develop the knowledge and
skills required to open a home care
center, in an effort to promote health,
safety, and child development among
children.

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NELL BRYANT ROBINSON Andree N Muldoon, Gamma Beta, Peyton N Warren, Omega, Texas Tech
Alexandra A Fischer, Tau, University of University of Central Arkansas University
Wisconsin- Stout
Andree is a junior pursuing Peyton is a junior pursuing
Alexandra is a junior a degree in Nutrition. She a degree in Apparel Design
pursuing a degree in has served as Treasurer and Manufacturing. She
Dietetics. She has served of Gamma Beta Chapter. is currently serving as
on several committees for Andree is also a member Treasurer of Omega
Tau Chapter. Alexandra is of the Student Dietetic Chapter. Peyton is also a
also a member of the Stout Association. After graduation, she will member of the American Association
Student Dietetics Association and the pursue an occupational therapist career of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Academy of Nutrition Dietetics. After in a children’s hospital setting, where After graduation, she plans to attend
graduation, she plans to pursue a career she hopes to provide children with the graduate school and eventually earn her
as a registered dietitian with a goal of knowledge and encouragement to eat as Master’s in Environmental Design with
educating children and families on how directed by their dietitian in preparation a concentration in Apparel Design and
to prepare foods and encourage healthy for treatments. Manufacturing. Ultimately, she hopes to
habits. become a Family and Consumer Sciences
Brandi J Schuiling, Phi, South Dakota Extension Agent for the state of Texas.
MARGARET JEROME SAMPSON State University
Haley L Aubertine, Beta Epsilon, SUNY SARAH PEARCE SANDERS
Plattsburgh Brandi is a senior Julia G Capone, Beta Epsilon, SUNY
pursuing a degree in Early Plattsburgh
Haley is a sophomore Childhood Education Julia is a junior pursuing a degree in
pursuing a degree in with a Certification in Nutrition. She has served on the Social
Nutrition. She has served as Elementary Education Committee for Beta Epsilon Chapter.
Treasurer and Fundraising and Special Education Julia has also served as Co-President of
Committee Chair for Beta Endorsement. She has served on the Arts the Student Nutrition Association. After
Epsilon Chapter. Haley is and Crafts Committee for Phi Chapter. graduation, Julia plans to pursue a career
also a member of the Student Nutrition Brandi is also a member of SDSU as a registered dietitian in a hospital
Association. After graduation, Haley AAFCS/FCCLA Alumni and Associates. setting where she can assist others
plans to further her career by becoming After graduation, she will pursue a with the knowledge necessary to make
a registered dietitian and working in career as a special education teacher healthier diet and lifestyle choices.
a private counseling setting to help where she hopes to work with low-
individuals living with chronic diseases income children with disabilities, giving LILLIAN P. SCHOEPHOERSTER
or struggling with their weight. them the fairest and best education Petra P Rack, Beta Zeta, Texas
possible. Christian University
Abbygayle T Gwin, Alpha Sigma, Ball
State University Taylor C Stewart, Beta Delta, Western Petra is a junior pursuing
Kentucky University a degree in Coordinated
Abbygayle is a junior Dietetics. She has served as
pursuing a degree in Child Taylor is a junior Hospitality Chair for Beta
Development. She has pursuing a degree in Zeta Chapter. Petra is also
served on many committees Family and Consumer currently President of the
for Alpha Sigma Chapter. Sciences Education. She TCU Nutritional Sciences organization.
Abbygayle is also a is currently serving as After graduation, she hopes to pursue a
member of the Ball State Family and President of Beta Delta career as a sports’ nutritionist, using her
Consumer Sciences Organization. After Chapter. Taylor is also a member of knowledge and love of travel to look
graduation, she hopes to become a the Kentucky Association of Family for the best resources the world has and
development therapist and open a facility and Consumer Sciences, American develop products to properly nourish our
dedicated to impacting the lives of Association of Family and Consumer bodies.
individuals who have special needs. Sciences, and many other organizations.
After graduation, she hopes to become a
Family and Consumer Sciences educator
and be a mentor individual for secondary
education students, providing support
with their academic, extracurricular,
social, and familial pressures.

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(Continued from page 19) the University of Wisconsin Wellness through counseling, or indirectly through
Committee. Currently, Emily works for community organized events such as
K. VIRGINIA SEIDEL a Minnesota-based grocery chain as their diabetes camps or cooking clinics.
Meredith D Braza, Nu, University of retail Dietitian, where she has helped
Wisconsin- Madison develop a corporate wellness program, GERALDINE CLEWELL SENIOR
focusing on the synergistic effects of Ashley N Maffit, Beta Zeta, Texas
Meredith is a junior nutrition, physical activity, and overall Christian University
pursuing a degree in Human wellness in weight maintenance and
Development & Family body positivity. She continues to further Ashley is a senior
Studies, Communication her work in health promotion while also pursuing a degree in Child
Sciences & Disorders. She continuing education in community Development. She has
has served as Historian and nutrition by obtaining her Master’s. also served as President
Public Relations Chair for Nu Chapter. of FroggieFriends.
Meredith has also served as President DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY Ashley plans to pursue
of Students for Families and Children. Amberly J Ehret, Omicron, Iowa State a Master’s in Occupational Therapy.
After graduation, Meredith hopes to University After graduation, she hopes to become
conduct research on mental health/ a pediatric occupational therapist,
disabilities related to speech disorders Amberly is pursuing a Ph. helping children gain the skills to
by analyzing parent-child relationships, D. in Human Development be developmentally appropriate and
language exposure, temperament, and and Family Studies. allow them to carry out their everyday
other factors. She is also a member occupations; such as handwriting,
of the Diversity and which would allow them to thrive in
FELLOWSHIPS Equity Committee, Vice school, or gaining muscle strength to
President and Treasurer of ISU Leaders have the ability to play with peers. She
CANDLE (MASTER’S) in Education and Diversity, and an plans to teach children with sensory or
Haley P Bryan, Gamma Gamma, Ambassador for the College of Human eating problems, about nutrition and the
University of Central Oklahoma Sciences. After completing her Ph. D. importance of eating to reach their full
accreditation, Amberly hopes to begin potential.
Haley is pursuing a working at a Research 1 Institution
Master’s Degree in Family as a research professor in a Financial SARAH THORNILEY PHILLIPS
Life Education. She is Counseling and Planning or Human Jenifer D Massengale, Beta Rho, Idaho
also a member of the Development and Family Studies State University
Oklahoma Council on department, where she plans to conduct
Family Relations Board, the research related to family finance, Jenifer is a senior pursuing
National Council on Family Relations, financial socialization, and higher a degree in Dietetics. She
and Philanthropist Chair for the Campus education. has served as Historian
Council on Family Relations. After for Beta Rho Chapter.
completing her Master’s work, Haley AWARDS She has also served as the
plans to pursue a career as a Marriage Historian Chair for ISU
and Family Therapist, focusing on BULLOCK/CHASE Dietetics Club. Jenifer plans to continue
adolescent needs. She would also like to Josephine E Dye, Beta Rho, Idaho her education and pursue a Master’s
pursue teaching in higher edcuation in State University degree in Dietetics and Human Nutrition
the future. where she hopes to discover more about
Josephine is a senior nutrition and apply that knowledge to
GERALDINE CLEWELL MASTER’S pursuing a degree in better understand human metabolism,
Emily M Parent, Tau, University of Dietetics. She has served and how to help others discover what
Wisconsin- Stout as the Fundraising Chair good nutrition can do for them.
for ISU Dietetics Club.
Emily is pursuing a After graduation, Jospehine
Master’s Degree in plans to pursue a career as a registered
Dietetics. She served as dietitian with goals to complete her
Vice President for Tau Master of Science Degree. She hopes
Chapter. Emily is also to work in the Clinical Dietetics field
a member of the Stout with underprivileged communities
Student Dietetic Association, Academy in treating disease that is difficult to
of Nutrition and Dietetics-Stout, and manage, by providing support directly

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CHAPTER NEWS

Photos courtesy of Natasha Lacy, Beta Delta Alumni Beta Delta Alumni and WKU Family funds. Attendees were asked to donate
Publicity Chair and Consumer Science (FACS) Alumni accessories (jewelry, purses and scarves).
held a brunch at the historic Eloise B.
Houchens Center Members of the WKU-FACS Alumni
in Bowling and Beta Delta
Green, KY for Alumni Chapters
the 2017 WKU also attended a field
Homecoming. trip to Nashville,
The theme this TN where they
year was “There’s toured an exhibition
No Place like showcasing “Dressing
Home” - “There’s Downton” and
No Place like Home Economics”. viewed the wardrobe

The program included presentations of “Downton Abbey” at Cheekwood
and a silent auction with proceeds from Mansion, Estate and Gardens.
the sale going to local scholarship Cheekwood was the home of the
Maxwell House Coffee Family.

The Alpha Alpha Chapter (Texas and donated all the event proceeds to the town. They will also be hosting their
Woman’s University) dedicated its Mellow
Mushroom Pizza fundraiser to those affect- relief efforts for the city. annual Family Dine-In event, which
ed by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas
Alpha Alpha is also currently will bring all three components of Phi

planning many other events, such as U together by promoting the family unit

it’s annual and the ideals of Family and Consumer

“Soda Jerk” Sciences.

Fundraiser, The members of the Alpha Alpha
partnering with Chapter are excited about this year’s
a local Denton various volunteer opportunities and their
business, Beth impact. The chapter is working hard to
Marie’s, to reach out and grow within the Denton
community.
serve some of

the best (and

most unique) Story and photo courtesy of Tiffany Doggett,
ice cream in Alpha Alpha Chapter Historian

In Memoriam

Name Chapter Date of Death

Hyla Bartholomew Kappa 1/24/17
Zella Iona Anderson Bassett Kappa 9/22/16
Doris Bonde Alpha 12/4/14
Charlotte W. Coltman Pi 8/2/16
Kathryn Detweiler Rho ---------
Dr. Jean Dickerscheid (Phi U National President, 1986-88) Gamma 10/9/17
Dr. Shirley Eagan Lambda 4/28/17
Dr. Ginny Felstehausen (Phi U National President, 2004-06) Phi 5/15/17
Marjorie Stowell Gregory Alpha 5/17/16
Dr. Peggy Meszaros Alpha Nu 4/18/17
Lucille Phillips Tau ---------

22 MEMBER NEWS & INFORMATION

DIRECTORY

PHI UPSILON OMICRON Robin Box, Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Applied Sciences & Technology,
National Honor Society 206, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
O (765) 285-4066, Email: [email protected]
in Family and Consumer Sciences,
Founded at the University of Minnesota Vickie Brown-Racy, Northeastern State University,
600 N Grand Avenue, BT 210A, Tahlequah, OK 74464,
February 10, 1909 O (918) 444-2961, Email: [email protected]

NATIONAL OFFICE Laken Campbell, [email protected]
P.O. BOX 50970,
Sally Fortenberry, 5660 Jamaica Circle, N. Richland Hills, TX 76180,
Bowling Green, KY, 42102-4270 O (817) 257-6752, Email: [email protected]
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Alpha Omega (2-15-1964) Miami University, Oxford, OH Alpha Alpha (1-22-1938) Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Alpha Phi (4-30-1960) Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN Alpha Nu (2-11-1950) Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Alpha Pi (4-1974) Queens College, Flushing NY Alpha Upsilon (4-30-60) Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Alpha Sigma (4-28-1956) Ball State University, Muncie, IN Beta Upsilon (4-14-1973) Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Alpha Sigma Alumni, Muncie, IN Beta Xi (11-20-1970) Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
Alpha XI (4-26-1952) Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH Beta Zeta (2-9-1968) Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Beta Epsilon (5-13-1967) SUNY-College at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY Beta Zeta Alumni, Fort Worth, TX
Beta Epsilon Alumni, Plattsburgh, NY Eta (7-3-1920) Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Beta Omicron (4-4-1971) SUNY-College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY Gamma Epsilon (3-5-2000) East Central University, Ada, OK
Beta Pi (5-1-1971) Framingham State University, Framingham, MA Gamma Gamma (5-20-1984) University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
Gamma (5-22-1915) The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Omega (11-26-1937) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Gamma Alumni, Columbus, OH
Gamma Lambda (9-16-2007) The University of Maryland, College Park, MD Region 4
Lambda (11-24-1923) West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Lambda Alumni, Morgantown, WV Alpha (2-10-1909) University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Madison Area Alumni, Madison, WI Alpha Alumni, St. Paul, MN
Mu (12-22-1923) Buffalo State, SUNY, Buffalo, NY Beta (11-14-1914) North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Nu (5-24-1925) University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Beta Alpha (2-21-1965) University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
Omicron (6-5-1926) Iowa State University, Ames, IA Beta Gamma (1-22-1966) State University of Minnesota-Mankato, Mankato, MN
Rho (6-6-1929) University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO Beta Psi (5-16-1981) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona,
Rho Alumni, Columbia, MO
Tau (4-29-1933) University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI Pomona, CA
Tau Alumni, Menomonie, WI Beta Psi Alumni, Pomona, CA
Theta (7-30-1921) Ohio University, Athens, OH Beta Rho (4-15-1972) Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Toledo Area Alumni, Toledo, OH Beta Rho Alumni, Pocatello, ID
Delta (11-27-1915) University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Region 2 Epsilon (5-5-1917) Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Gamma Iota (11-5-2004) Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Alpha Beta (3-2-1940) Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS Gamma Nu (5-17-2012) Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Alpha Delta (5-8-1943) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Kappa (3-10-1923) Utah State University, Logan, UT
Alpha Delta Alumni, Fayetteville, AR Phi (5-19-1934) South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Beta Delta (5-14-1966) Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY Phi Alumni, Brookings, SD
Beta Delta Alumni, Bowling Green, KY Xi (11-29-1925) University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Beta Iota (2-8-1969) Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA Xi Alumni, Lincoln, NE
Beta Lambda (4-20-1969) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Zeta (5-22-1918) University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

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Beta Mu (4-25-1969) Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Beta Sigma (4-22-1972) University of Tennessee-Martin, Martin, TN Revised Fall 2017
Beta Tau (3-4-1973) Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY
Chi (5-16-1936) University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Gamma Beta (5-13-1983) University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Gamma Beta Alumni, Conway, AR
Gamma Mu (6-1-2012) The Art Institute of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Iota (2-26-1922) University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Iota Alumni, Lexington, KY
Psi (12-11-1936) University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Psi Alumni, Tuscaloosa, AL
Upsilon (5-10-1934) Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

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