Phi Upsilon Spring 2018 Candle_Vol. 99 No. 1

“THE CANDLE
JOURNAL OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON
Vol. 99 No. 1 • Spring 2018

“ PHI UPSILON

OMICRON IS
ABOUT GIVING
MEMBERS
OPPORTUNITIES
TO LEAD
AND SERVE

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“ A candle loses nothing by lighting
”another candle. - James Heller

CONTENTS
4 CONCLAVE REGISTRATION FORM
THE CANDLE
Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron 5 FROM THE PRESIDENT
Vol. 99 No. 1
6 ON THE COVER: CHLOE TURNER
Editor & Media Coordinator:
Brad Golliher 7 LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE

[email protected] STORIES

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10 HAPPENSTANCE & HABITUDES
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Omicron, National Honor Society in Family 12 NATIONAL OFFICERS

and Consumer Sciences, a member of the NOMINATIONS & BALLOT
Association of College Honor Societies.
16 PHI UPSILON OMICRON ALUMNI
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and do not necessarily reflect the policies of OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCES STUDENTS
Phi Upsilon Omicron.
18 CONCLAVE 2018 PROFESSIONAL
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20 CHAPTER NEWS
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I n the last issue of The Candle, I Michelle Toews, Beta Xi, MEMBER GUIDE
shared one example of how I have National President
led through service and asked you to Anticipate the changes in your
submit your stories of how you have done Beta Delta, shared how they led through life! Keep your address current so
the same. In this issue, you will find a few service to Phi Upsilon Omicron. Another you won’t miss out on Phi U news
stories highlighting how our collegiates alumni, Sue Whitaker, Alpha Sigma,
and alumni exemplify Leadership Through described how she has led numerous and activities.
Service. For example, Chloe Turner, organizations through service since
a collegiate member of Alpha Sigma, her retirement in 2010. The final story, HOW TO MAKE AN
shared how she has used the leadership written by Kyle Roberson, Phi, details ADDRESS CHANGE
skills she gained through Phi Upsilon his journey to FCS education and his
Omicron to serve various organizations experiences teaching job and social skills Go to www.phiu.org and contact
from Camp Kesem, an organization that to inmates in a Federal prison. Each of us via message in the contact tab.
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Green Training Institute, which provides understand that leadership is not about You can also call 270-904-1340.
postsecondary vocational training to them but about those they serve. It is
adults with disabilities. Another one of not about exalting themselves but about Parents: Your student may
our collegiates, Rachel Wimble from the lifting others up.” Therefore, continue continue to receive The Candle at
Nu Chapter, talked about how serving leading through service and lifting others the home address on file. Please
as a mentor to first-year college students up!
has allowed her to not only give back, encourage them to update their
but has also helped her grow as a person. records.
Similarly, Anna Schaber, also from the Nu
Chapter, shared how she led a group of HOW TO SUBMIT
students in service to The Neighborhood TO THE CANDLE
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“Serving others prepares you
”to lead others. - Jim George

6 THE CANDLE

ON THE COVER leader in my organizations and in my
community. Phi Upsilon Omicron
M y name is Chloe Turner, Chloe M. Turner, connected me with a great network of
and I am a junior at Ball Alpha Sigma, peers and community resources, it made
State University studying me aware of local community issues
family and consumer sciences with Ball State University related to family and consumer science,
concentrations in child development and it gave me support from our chapter
and family studies along with a minor a community development center near through our advisors and officers. I
in autism spectrum disorders. I was Ball State that provides fresh, hot, and gained all of these skills not through my
introduced to the world of family nutritional meals for children in our position that I now hold as the historian,
and consumer sciences in junior high community. Being involved in the Ball but as a newly initiated member.
through cooking and child development Sate and local community has shown Within the first month of joining
courses, and I knew then that I would me the rewards of serving others. Phi Upsilon Omicron, I joined the
pursue my higher education in this field. honorary committee and the initiation
I served on student council, and I was Another rewarding experience committee where I assisted the officers
a cheerleader in high school, which that I have had is through the Erskine in initiating new members and initiating
provided me with opportunities to Green Training Institute, which provides community family and consumer science
be involved in my community and to postsecondary vocational training for professionals as honorary members.
support others. Through student council people with disabilities. During my
and cheerleading we fundraised for time there I have been able to oversee I am very grateful to Phi Upsilon
different organizations that supported and support students through their Omicron, as they have helped me
cancer research and children with special training programs while also assisting in develop my leadership skills within
needs. Those connections inspired me community access skills. my chapter and through scholarship. I
to become the person I am today and have become a successful member of
lead me to become heavily involved in Joining Phi Upsilon Omicron my local organizations and a hardworking
extracurricular and volunteer activities sophomore year of college helped individual in the workplace of family
during my time at Ball State. me gain skills necessary to become a and consumer science by using some
of the key values of Phi Upsilon
Currently, I serve on the executive Omicron. Phi Upsilon Omicron is about
board for Camp Kesem, which is an giving members opportunities to lead
organization that supports children and serve in different organizations
through their parent’s cancer by which promotes relationships between
providing free summer camps across individuals, families, communities, and
the country. I have also been involved the environment in which they all live.
with a committee for Ball State’s
Dance Marathon for many years, which To other members, whether you
benefits Riley Hospital for Children. were initiated recently or three years
I am also in a sorority in which I ago, I encourage you to step out of your
have held many leadership positions, comfort zone and become involved in
and I currently serve on Ball State’s your chapter and in your community
Homecoming Steering Committee as while upholding the values of Phi
the Community and Sponsorships Chair. Upsilon Omicron. Advisors, officers,
Within the steering committee I have the and other peers within each chapter
privilege of planning Ball State’s 92nd have resources to help guide you. These
Homecoming. I also volunteer weekly experiences will help give you a sense
at Fresh Directions-Inside Out, which is of purpose and fulfillment as you help
others, as it has been deeply rewarding
to me to know that my efforts have
made an impact on others.

LEADERSHIP

THROUGH SERVICE

W hen I retired in 2010 and the community. I had already and I am now serving as Governor-Elect
people asked, “What are agreed to serve as president of the and will become Governor in 2019.
you going to do with Muncie Altrusa Club which focuses on In addition, I am currently chairing an
your time?” Well, life hasn’t been service and literacy that first year of Altrusa International Task Force. Other
leisurely coffee time in the mornings retirement. But that has only been the community volunteer involvement
and two hour lunches (unless volunteer beginning with my time with Altrusa during this time includes serving on
related), but rather 7:00 AM and evening service. Since then I have served the boards of the YWCA Trustees,
meetings. I had decided that whatever six years on the Altrusa District Six YWCA (currently vice president) and
I did would in some way continue to (Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky) board Back to School Teachers Store which
improve the lives of families, children as treasurer (two terms) and secretary, provides free supplies to local teachers.
During this time I served for two years
as president of the Alpha Sigma Phi U
Alumni Chapter. Through church I have
volunteered with Habitat for Humanity.
I have continued involvement with
the university through service with
Discovery, a philanthropic group that
provides grants to faculty which in turn
benefit the community. Some days I am
even busier than when I was working,
but I love what I am doing now.

Story and photo courtesy of Sue Whitaker,
Alpha Sigma Alumni

M y name is Rachel Wimble, mentees has been so rewarding. otherwise have access or connections. I
and I am a senior Leading these students through know that when I graduate I am leaving
Community and Nonprofit a legacy of students who care about their
Leadership student at the University example has given me motivation to communities and want to serve
of Wisconsin-Madison. Being the first accomplish so much during my senior others. I have been honored to be a part
person in my family to go to college is year of college, including volunteering, of these students’ first year of college
strongly tied with my identity, and this working two jobs, and serving on the and giving back through them has
year I have had the privilege to mentor board of directors for a local domestic helped me to grow as a person.
eight first-year students who come abuse intervention coalition. Being
from low-income and first-generation able to help them navigate the college Story courtesy of Rachel Wimble,
backgrounds like I do. Planning events, experience and find out what resources Nu Chapter
lessons, and service opportunities for my are available is so valuable for
marginalized students who may not

8 THE CANDLE

E mpowering others through side by side with outstanding leaders and alumni, by delivering leadership
Family & Consumer Sciences involved with the OSU Gamma Alumni. opportunities through service is the
has been a long time personal I have felt privileged to assist the purpose of our organization.
goal. I decided several years ago that national leadership who are passionate
actively working with Phi U would about their focus on professional A quick overview of my service
enable me to combine my interest in development and community service. to Phi U at the local and national
providing leadership and service to Nurturing Phi U members, both actives level includes: Chair of the Education
my profession. This personal interest Foundation Board at the National level
in service began when I was a child from 2014 – 16; local level, served as
growing up in a family who focused on President for OSU Gamma Alumni and
this important principle. Receiving my now serve as Finance Committee Chair.
advanced degrees in Columbus, Ohio Phi U Conclaves are always favorites
at The Ohio State University (OSU), to attend to renew my professional
College of Education and Human commitment and visit with my
Ecology further enhanced my personal colleagues.
interest in leadership.
In summary I believe it is important
My initial knowledge of Phi U began to surround oneself with inspiring,
through conversation with my mother knowledgeable, and supportive peers
and aunt who were both Phi Upsilon and professionals. Thank you members
Omicron members at OSU in the 1940s. for your service to Phi Upsilon Omicron.
I asked my mother, Rae Mouser Smith,
why she was so loyal to Phi U. She Story and photo courtesy of
stated, “They were always good to me”. Susan S. Shockey, Gamma Alumni
This has been true of my experience,
too. I have had the opportunity to work

S ervice has always been an $100,000 for The Neighborhood House,
important part of my life a local nonprofit here in Madison, but
throughout high school and I was also able to lead others in service
will continue to be a vital part of who and get them involved in something
I am in college and beyond, especially bigger than themselves. I led a group
since I am a Community and Nonprofit of 75 students through fundraisers,
Leadership major. From serving on many volunteer events with The Neighborhood
community service committees in high House, and informational sessions
school to joining community service to help them learn more about their
based clubs here at UW-Madison, I have services and mission. This experience
been able to combine my love for giving was so valuable to me as I not only got
back with my growth in leadership. exposure to a new nonprofit and made a
By serving, I believe that we are not only big impact, but I was able to bring 75 of
doing good, but we are being leaders of my peers with me. That is one example
our community by being committed to of how service can help us become great
making the change to better our society. leaders.
I have been lucky enough to be involved
with the group Humorology, which is the Story & photo courtesy of
largest philanthropic group in the state Anna Schaber, Nu Chapter
of Wisconsin. Through Humorology, Pictured: Alex Schreyer, Anna Schaber,
I not only was able to help raise over
Talia Subar

THE CANDLE 9

I n the Spring of 2017, the Beta Tau being quite successful. There were two The next lesson was from the
chapter decided to visit a local mannequins and a variety of different Dietetics majors. They prepared a lesson
rehabilitation center for women. clothes. We divided them into teams and over buying groceries on a budget. They
Each program area took a day and gave gave them challenges. One challenge had chicken taco soup as a meal they
a demonstration over their subject. was to pick out the best interviewing prepared on a specific budget. All of
Apparel Design and Merchandising attire for someone going to an interview the ladies sampled the soup and got the
went on the first day. These students for a retail position. The ladies did a opportunity to share ideas and concerns.
discussed the Do’s and Don’ts of an wonderful job in demonstrating what The final day was for Child
interview. They had an activity for the they had learned from the students’ and Family Studies. They prepared a
ladies to participate in that ended up presentation. lesson over inexpensive/fun activities to
do at home with children. They talked
about different activities that would be
fun for all ages such as; cards, crafts,
cooking, and so on. The students even
had an activity in which ladies could
participate, in hopes that they could take
the idea with them to use in the future.
They made bird feeders using toilet
paper rolls, peanut butter, string, and
bird seed.
These students took time out of
their schedule to volunteer at the center.
They shared their knowledge to help
better someone else’s life.

Story and photo courtesy of Laken Campbell,
Beta Tau Chapter

I n 1986 as the national Phi U 1987 issue of The Candle, Writing the packets included a chart with the above
President-Elect, one of my jobs Professional Project Report: Executing information to help chapters develop
was to select a committee and a Responsibility (pp. 4, 9). In addition better projects and write more effective
evaluate the professional projects (PP) to stressing the critical importance reports. A rubic for scoring projects
submitted to the national office for of effective communication, the was added by Ginny Felstehausen,
recognition. I looked forward to this substantive and editorial requirements President-Elect (2002-04). The basic
responsibility as an opportunity to be of of the PP were described in detail. format of this document is still in use
service to Phi U. Most were inadequate, The substantive aspects of the report today with only minor exceptions. By
both in substance and presentation. included all the items listed in the PP this example of “Leadership through
Some were hand written on spiral note outline, with a detailed description of Service” chapters have been able to
book paper and few followed the outline each and total points allocated for each produce competitive projects and to
provided by National Council. component. Editorial aspects included write successful professional reports.
I felt confident that chapters could writing style, organization, mechanics,
significantly improve their PP format/packaging, and supporting Story courtesy of Martha C. Jenkins,
reports if given adequate instruction. documents with descriptions and point Beta Delta Alumni
Consequently, I wrote an article for Fall allocations for each. The Fall 1987

&HAPPENSTANCE
HABITUDES
By Kyle Roberson, Supervisor of Education at Federal Correctional Institution Oxford

I would like to share with you in career direction was based on both position. However, I quickly realized
my story of happenstance and wanting to contribute to the prison’s that my education could not end with
habitudes that lead me to become a mission in a more positive way and my undergrad if I truly wanted to
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher seeking to follow my desire to be serve the inmate population in a way
within a federal prison. I have worked involved in education. My background that would assist them with successful
in the prison system since the year 2000, involved training and instruction as reentry. As I assessed the programs
starting out as a correctional officer. both a drill sergeant in the military, offered in the education department,
I applied for an education position in and as a staff trainer within the prison it became obvious that a degree in
2010, as an education technician while system. These interests lead me to find Family and Consumer Sciences was
finishing up my undergrad in adult a degree plan that would assist me in the best choice to best serve our
education. The reason for the change qualifying for that education technician students. A degree in FCS allows me

to assist inmates in earning their GED,
teach job and social skills for gaining
employment upon reentry, and allows
me to work with them in maintaining
and building better relationships with
their families. The latter is what sold me
on my FCS degree plan when I chose to
pursue graduate level work and teacher
licensure. What our society needs to
understand about incarceration is that
family is one of the key components
in reducing recidivism; tie that in with
completion of the GED and a vocational
training program, and our prison system
can truly change lives in a positive way,
verses simply warehousing offenders.

Kyle L. Roberson is currently the Supervisor of
Education at Federal Correctional Intitution Oxford,
Oxford, WI. He has a Bachelor of Science in Adult
Education from Bellevue University, NE, Master of
Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
from South Dakota State University, SD, and is cur-
rently working on a Doctor of Philosophy in Family
and Consumer Sciences Education from Texas Tech
University. He retired from the United States Army
Reserves in 2010, after 21 years of service.

Images: (opposite page) Kyle’s official photo as a
disturbance control instructor for the federal prison
system. (this page) Kyle plays literacy bingo with
inmates and their families in the visiting room where
he awarded books to their children and spouses to
take home.
Story & photo courtesy of Kyle Roberson, Phi Alumni

PHI UPSILON OMICRON NA

NOMINATIONS

PRESIDENT- Omicron has provided insight into the Educators of Idaho, Family, Career,
ELECT financial operations of the organization. & Community Leaders of America,
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics,
Ann Paulins In 1998 Dr. Paulins was awarded the Pocatello Dietitians.
AAFCS New Achiever Award. She was
Senior Associate Dean for Research & the Ohio AFCS state nominee for the Jenifer has had the opportunity to
Graduate Studies AAFCS National Leader Award in 2010. serve in numerous leadership positions
Theta, Ohio University at local, state, and national levels in
Educational Background: As Director of the School of multiple organizations for the past 11
Ph.D., Consumer Aspects of Textiles & Human and Consumer Sciences, deep years. These leadership positions have
Clothing knowledge and appreciation for the given her invaluable experience in
M.S., Textiles & Clothing family and consumer sciences profession organizational leadership in the areas
B.S., Fashion Merch & Promotion was required. of bylaws, finances, organizational
Phi U Participation: policies, program planning, and various
Chapter Advisor- Theta Chapter Jenifer Reader committee work. She understands
Chair, Finance Comittee Roberts Rules of Order and can utilize
Leadership Experience: MHE, RDN, LD them for meeting management. Jenifer
V.P.- Operations, International Textiles & Beta Rho, Idaho State University gives credit to Phi Upsilon Omicron for
Apparel Associaton (ITAA), 2008-2011 Educational Background: providing public speaking opportunities
Council for Accrediation, American Master of Health Education (M.H.E.) and giving her confidence in giving
Association of Family & Consumer B.S., Dietetics presentations and running meetings for
Sciences (AAFCS), 2007-2009 Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and both small and large groups.
Ohio AFCS, Licensed Dietician
Phi U Participation: Jenifer is passionate about Phi Upsilon
Treasurer, 1995-1999 Region 4 Councilor and Region Omicron and has served in positions in
Secretary, 1996-2000 Councilor Chair her collegiate chapter, alumni chapter,
President, 2006-2007 Beta Rho Alumni Chapter Steering and on National Council. She is active
Director, School of Human & Consumer Member in the field of Family and Consumer
Sciences, 1999-2012 Boise Conclave 2014 Co-Chair Sciences, and if elected, she will use her
Professional Memberships: Collegiate Representative Chair position as President-Elect to further
AAFCS & Ohio AFCS Beta Rho Collegiate Chapter President the profession. She has attended every
International Textiles & Apparel Leadership Experience: Conclave since 2006 and looks forward
Association Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics to continued attendance whether she is a
American Collegiate Retailing member of National Council or not.
Association Southeast Liaison, 2014-pres.
Social Media Committee, 2016-pres. If elected as President-Elect, Jenifer
Dr. Paulins has strong familiarity Marketing Chair, 2015-2016 looks forward to the opportunity to
with academic environments and with Nominating Committee, 2014-2016 serve as Chairperson for the National
organizational structures of learned Pocatello Dietitians Professional Program Committee. Under
societies and professional duties. She President, 2017-2018 her leadership as Collegiate Chapter
is experienced and capable with multi- Public Relations Chair, 2016-2017 President, the Beta Rho chapter received
tasking within a range of administrative President, 2014-2016 both national and regional awards
professions, and an inclusive leadership Collegiate Family, Career and for their Professional Projects. As an
style. She has broad management and Community Leaders of America alumni member, Jenifer has served as
goverance experience, a high value for Chapter Advisor, ISU, 2015-pres. a Professional Project consultant to the
the FCS profession. Her career position Executve Council, Idaho FCCLA, Beta Rho collegiate chapter and has
requires close attention to finance helped them secure additional national
and budget in The Patton College of 2017-pres. recognition. In her role as Region 4
Education: her recent experience as Professional Memberships: Councilor, Jenifer advises the Region 4
National Finance Chair of Phi Upsilon American Association of Family & collegiate chapters on their Professional
Consumer Sciences Projects and has served on the
Association for Career & Technical
Education, Career & Technical

ATIONAL OFFICERS

S & BALLOT

Professional Program Committee. This Wyoming, 1997-2017 Acting Program Leader/Home
experience will provide valuable insight Assistant Professor, University of Economics, South Dakota State
and assist her in the role as Chairperson Wyoming, 1992-1997 University Cooperative Extension
for the National Professional Program Visiting Assistant Professor, University Service and Associate Professor, College
Committee if given the opportunity. of Wyoming, 1986-1 992 of Home Economics, 1993-1996
Professional Officer, University of New Associate Professor with tenure,
Jenifer has served as a member of South Wales, 1986 Colleges of Agriculture & Biological
the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Professional Memberships: Sciences and Home Economics, South
Foundation. She has also been a International Textile and Apparel Dakota State University, 1988-1993
member of the Finance Committee for Association North Central Region Senior Series
Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc. for several Textile Institute Coordinator, North Central Regional
years. She understands Phi Upsilon American Association of Textile Center for Rural Development, Iowa
Omicron lnc.’s finances and has a goal Chemists and Colorists State University, 1991-1992
to preserve the legacy of Phi Upsilon American Chemical Society Professor of Family Life and Counseling,
Omicron through prudent management Manhattan Christian College, Manhattan,
of its funds. She looks forward to Dr. Cameron has budgeting KS, 1974-1988
becoming more involved in the finances experience as Department Head of Professional Memberships:
of both Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc., and Family and Consumer Sciences at Kappa Omicron Nu
the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational University of Wyoming and as President National Council on Family Relations
Foundation if elected as President-Elect. of Phi Upsilon Omicron. American Association of Family &
Additionally, as a result of her varied Consumer Sciences
leadership experience, Jenifer has had an FOUNDATION Phi Kappa Phi
active role in the financial management DIRECTOR Groves Conference on Marriage and the
of other local and state organizations. Family
Jenifer has also been employed as Lynette Olson
an independent contractor in several Dr. Olson is a past Phi U President
positions since 2005 and has been Provost & VP Academic Affairs and has management experience in the
responsible for managing her business Eta, Phi, Pittsburg State University university academic division budget.
finances. This experience translates Educational Background: She has served on various Foundation
well to fiscal responsibility in other Ph.D., Family Life Education & Boards.
organizations. Consultation
M.S., Student Personnel & Guidance Susan Miller
FINANCE B.C.E., Christian Education
CHAIR Phi U Participation: Professor, Fashion Marketing
Chair, Nominating Committee Gamma Gamma, University of Central
Bruce Cameron Past National President Oklahoma
National President Educational Background:
Department Head National President Elect Ed.D., Human Resources & Adult
Delta, University of Wyoming Eta Collegiate Chapter Advisor Education
Educational Background: Eta Alumni Chapter Faculty Liaison M.S., Home Economics Education
Ph.D., Textile Technology Phi Alumni Chapter President B.S., Home Economics
B.S., Honors Class I, Textile Technology Leadership Experience: Phi U Participation:
Phi U Participation: Interim Provost/Vice President for Advisor, Gamma Gamma Chapter
Chapter Advisor- Delta Chapter Academic Affairs, 2009-2010 Region 3 National Councilor
National President and President Elect Professor/Dean, College of Arts & Phi Upsilon Omicron Conclave 2012 &
Leadership Experience: Sciences, 2001-2009 2014 Presenter
Professor, University of Wyoming, Professor/Chair, Department of Family Leadership Experience:
2017-pres. & Consumer Sciences, 1996-2001 Chairperson, Oklahoma Association of
Associate Professor, University of Family and Consumer Sciences

(Continued from page 13) Chronic Disease Alliance of Kansas, Professor 1979-2004, Associate
policy analysis and advocacy at state Professor 1975-1979, Assistant Professor
President, Vice-President, Foundation and federal levels including service to 1972- 1975, Instructor 1964-1970
Chair & Board of Trustees, Oklahoma the Association of State Public Health Assistant Department Head-Dept. of
Association of Family & Consumer Nutritionists (ASPHN) where she FCS, WKU, 1992-1997
Sciences assisted in reviews of federal policy Graduate Research Associate, The Ohio
Phi U Conclave 2016 – Chairperson regulations including the 2015-2018 State University, 1971-1972
University of Central Oklahoma - Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Research Instructor, Louisiana State
Fashion Marketing Chair & Coordinator the new Nutrition Facts Label. She University, 1960-1963
Professional Memberships: was promoted to Community Health Graduate Research Assistant, Louisiana
American Association of Family & Promotion Manager to oversee the State University, 1959-1960
Consumer Sciences Healthy Kansas Schools Grant Program Professional Memberships:
Oklahoma AFCS including an elementary P.E. research International Textile and Apparel
project with Kansas State University. Association (ITAA)
ALUMNI ACPTC - Central Region (CR)
COUNCILOR Currently, Katie is working for American Association of Family and
Senior Support Program of the Tri- Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
Katherine Uhde Valley in Pleasanton, CA as a Health Women’s Fund of Southcentral Kentuckv
Educator. She provides nutrition/ Kentucky Association of Family and
Health Educator cooking, fitness/falls prevention and Consumer Sciences (KAFCS)
Omicron, Iowa State University medication and substance use disorder Costume Society of America
Educational Background: education to seniors in need. Kentucky Retired Teachers Association
B.S., Kinesiology and Health, Public WKU Family and Consumer Sciences
Health Option Katie has a broad range of experience Alumni Association
Phi U Participation: serving as a leader for local, state, and Eloise B. Houchens Center for Women
Omicron Chapter President national organizations. She has served as Board of Directors
Region 1 Collegiate Representative a mentor, liaison, as well as experience Warren County Home Economics Club
National Collegiate Chair in strategic planning and policies and
procedures development. Dr. Jenkins has been instrumental
Katie has a strong, budding career in setting up and/or funding several
in public health nutrition and senior Martha Jenkins perpetual scholarships. For most of these,
services. Following graduation from she has also been involved in initiating
Iowa State University, she worked Professor Emerita fund raising activities to raise money for
for Harvesters the Community Beta Delta, Western Kentucky University scholarships. She is currently serving on
Food Network in Topeka, KS as the Educational Background: the Eloise Houchens Center for Women
Commodity Supplemental Food Service Ph. D., Textiles and Clothing Scholarship Committee, and is or has
Coordinator, overseeing the distribution Consumer Behavior and Educational served on others. For ACPTC she chaired
of federal food benefits for low-income Communications the development of the Fellowship
seniors in the region and monitoring M.S., Textiles and Clothing Chemistry Committee, developing application
distribution agencies for food safety and and Family Relations forms, promotional information, and
compliance. B.S., Home Economics Education selection criteria for doctoral students,
Phi U Participation: and guiding selection process for the first
Katie was recruited to serve as the Beta Delta: Scholarship Selection two recipients of the new Lois Dickey
Nutrition Coordinator for the Bureau Committee, Awards Selection Fellowship.
of Health Promotion at the Kansas Committee, Professional Project
Department of Health and Environment Advisor, Chapter Advisor, Liaison, She has served as Treasurer for
(KDHE) where she was responsible for Colony Co-Advisor, Financial Conclave 2000, as well as Treasurer for
managing the Senior Farmers’ Market Advisor, Golden Anniversary Chapter several other organizations. At WKU
Nutrition Program (SFMNP), Capitol Committee, Alumni President, Alumni she was on the Salary Equity Steering
Midweek Farmers’ Market and federally Vice-President, Alumni Treasurer Committee. She has been involved in
funded local food initiatives. She served National: Conclave 2000. Co-Chair & the Summits on the Economic Status
on the National Association of Farmers Treasurer, Scholarships/Fellowships/ of Women in Kentucky, and spoke on
Market Nutrition Programs (NAFMNP) Awards Selection Committee, Advisor financial literacy.
as the Mountain Plains Regional Award Selection Committee Chair,
Representative and gave a presentation Nominating Committee Chair, President, When she was National President-
at the NAFMNP Annual Conference in Counselor, Educational Foundation Elect, she developed the first substantial
Juneau, Alaska on best-practices for rural Board guidelines for professional projects
food programs for low-income seniors. Leadership Experience: which were first published in The
Coordinator, Textiles and Apparel Candle. Dr. Jenkins is an active officer
Her work quickly expanded to Merchandising (TAM) and Interior and leader in several organizations and
include coalition building with the Design (ID) Programs, WKU. 1968- has been recognized for her service to
1992 Semi­Retired 1999-2004, Full the FCS profession.

PHI U WELCOMES National Officer Ballot

OUR NEWEST President- Elect (select 1) Finance Chair (select 1)
_____ Ann Paulins _____ Bruce Cameron
HONOR A RY
_____ Jenifer Reader
MEMBERS
Foundation Director (select 2) Alumni Councilor (select 1)
Tau Chapter
_____ Lynette Olson _____ Katherine Uhde
Kerry Peterson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, _____ Susan Miller _____ Martha Jenkins
Department Chair of Food and Nutrition
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI Please complete and cut out this ballot, place it in a sealed envelope,
and mail by June 1, 2018, to:
Alpha Sigma Chapter
Bruce A. Cameron, Phi U Nominating Committee, Dept. 3354, 1000 E.
Patricia Brown, M.A. University Ave., University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071
Community Volunteer, No photocopies of this ballot will be accepted.
Retired Food Management Professional Ballots must be postmarked by June 1st, 2018
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
CALL2018
Jennifer Young, M.A. FOR
Instructor & Director,
Child Study Center !CONCLAVE
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
POSTERS
Sotiris Hji-Avgoustis, Ph.D.
Chairperson & Professor, YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2018
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences CONCLAVE IN NATICK, MA SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2018
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
We are looking for collegiate and alumni to present posters of their academic
Alpha Pi Chapter work and/or research at Conclave. Posters can represent work that is research-
based, has a community service focus, and comes from a design discipline, or an
Sung Eun Choi, Ph.D., R.D. internship, for example.
Associate Professor, Food Science,
Department of Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences Whether you are finishing your project/research or are mid-way through,
Queens College, CUNY, Flushing, NY describing your process in the form of a poster presentation is a valuable learn-
ing experience. Members truly enjoy seeing and learning about student work and
Gamma Epsilon Chapter alumni research!

Darcy Tessman, Ph.D. To participate, please submit a 300-word description or abstract about your
Assistant Professor, project as an e-mail attachment to Sarah Coughlin by Friday, August 24, 2018.
FCS College of Health & Sciences If you have questions e-mail Sarah Coughlin ([email protected]).
East Central University, Ada, OK

Beta Pi Chapter

Jerusha Nelson-Peterman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Department of Food and Nutrition
Framingham State University, Framingham, MA

Hae Won Ju, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor,
Department of Fashion Design and Retailing
Framingham State University, Framingham, MA

Iota Chapter

Kimberly Bunch Henken
Acting Director,
School of Human Environmental Sciences &
Director of Communications & Strategic Partnerships
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

PHI UPSILON OMICRON ALUMNI RESEARCH GRANT WINNER

CREATIVITYOF

C reative thinking is the range of fashion industry professionals to assist teachers in targeting students
formation of experiences, from design, publicity, to retail, creativity to enhance their creativity for future
processes, or objects utilized was important for success. Being creative leadership, academic achievement, and
to generate new ideas. Creativity can contributed to a fashion professional’s professional success.
be used, taught, developed, as well as perceived expertise in the field (Gerber &
examined, and it is considered essential Saiki, 2010). Creativity has been found The purpose of this study was to
to any field (Hokanson, 2007). The to assist with generating rapport with examine levels of creativity among FCS
complex and highly competitive job customers and providing an outstanding university students. Specific objectives
market we live in today is forcing customer experience (Coelho, were to examine creativity levels among
college students to exercise his or her Augusto, & Lages, 2011). Creativity FCS university students by: i) areas of
creativity to quickly adapt to uncertainty is also valued in retail with regards to study in FCS (apparel design, dietetics,
when entering the real world as a young leadership, because it can inspire others family and child, FCS education,
professional (Karpova, Marcketti, to successfully problem solve (Zacko- fashion merchandising, hospitality
& Barker, 2011). An individual can Smith, Puccio, & Mance, 2010). Within and food management, interior design,
have a competitive edge when seeking the health and hospitality fields creativity and residential property management),
employment if they have creative value has been found to assist with problem and ii) academic standing (freshman,
(Huber, Leigh & Tremblay, 2012). For solving in teamwork (Wolf & Schiller, sophomores, juniors, seniors).
this reason, many scholarly journals and 1997). Furthermore, Mann and Blum
popular press stress the need for nearly (2004) found graduates of a dietetics A common measure of creativity is
any area of study to instill creativity in program rated creativity as an important the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
students so they are prepared for the skill to have to be successful. Despite the (TTCT). To meet the objectives of the
modern workplace (Jeanes, 2006). In importance of creativity in employment study the TTCT was administered to
addition, creativity is an important ability and job success, there remains a lack students at a Midwestern campus enrolled
in order to address complex problems of research on creativity focused on the in either an introduction or capstone
(Im, Hokanson, & Johnson, 2015) and, entire Family and Consumer Sciences FCS course. The figural version of the
thus, a powerful skill to have in the (FCS) field. Assessing creativity levels of TTCT was used requiring participants
global market place (Hodges, et al, FCS university students has the potential to illustrate and provide titles for their
2015). drawings. The participants completed
three picture-based exercises that lasted
There are a few
studies that have 10 minutes each. For example,
examined creativity of one activity required students to
professionals and students construct a picture from a pear-
within specific Family shaped figure and to provide a
and Consumer Sciences title that best summarized the
(FCS) disciplines. picture made. Participants also
Creativity level has completed questions to identify
been highly respected FCS major and academic level.
and, therefore, assessed
frequently in design The TCTT was scored by
disciplines (Hokanson, a trained assistant using two
2007; Askland, Ostwald scoring manuals The Guidelines
& Williams, 2010). In for Administration and Scoring/
research with a wide Comments on Using the
Torrance Tests of Creative
Thinking and Figural TTCT
Norms-Technical Manual. The

by Diana Saiki, Ph.D. and Reza Ahmadi, Alpha Sigma, Ball State University

FAMILY &
CONSUMER

STUDENTSSCIENCES

Figure 1. Total Creativity Mean Scores by Major using the creativity to be less creative (e.g. RPM and FM)
index score resulted to complete assignments, professional
outcome of the scoring process resulted in a statistically projects, and other group activities.
in a raw overall creativity score for significant difference
each student on a scale from 0 to 100. between RPM Finally, this research can be explored
Fifty percent indicates the individual students and dietetics further. First, the sample was from
performed at an average level (Torrance, students (p=.043) and one university in the Midwest. More
1990; 1999). Scores were then analyzed a nearly statistically universities with FCS program could
using a Creativity Index, which is significant difference participate in the study for a larger
determined by pooling together the between RPM and and broader sample allowing for
average student score and the creative FCS education students (p= .07). comparisons given demographic groups
strength ratings. The testing company As shown in Table 1, creativity scores (e.g. geographical region, gender, etc.).
provides national percentile scores and by academic levels indicated a slight Second, the research was completed with
comparison respondent scores based on increase from freshman (M = 47.80, SD the figural or visual version of the TCTT.
similar age and grade level groups. In = 29.04) and sophomore (M = 47.49, Perhaps majors, such as RPM might have
this case, given the focus on academic SD = 27.39) to Junior (M=49.06, SD = higher creativity scores than what was
rather than age, norms relative to the 28.34) levels with the highest creativity found in this study if the verbal/writing
adult grade category were used. Data score among seniors (M = 53.85, SD = version of the TCTT was used.
were analyzed statistically using IBM 28.27). Although there was an increase
SPSS Statistics (Version 20, 2011, SPSS in creativity from freshman to seniors Further analysis of this data set will
Inc., Chicago) with statistical significance (see Figure 1), there were no statistically include examining particular categories
established at p ≤ .05. significant relationships between these of creativity measured by the TCTT, such
groups, F(3, 317) = 1.17, p = .321. as originality or the ability to generate
The average mean score (M = 50.95) This research demonstrates a need new ideas, elaboration or the ability
among 323 completed surveys was for FCS instructors to enhance creativity to develop an idea, and fluency or the
similar to the norm TCTT score (t = of students throughout their academic ability to generate many ideas. These
.963; p ≤ 0.05). As shown in Table 1 and post-secondary education to produce subcategories will help further specify
Figure 1, findings indicated there was a a statistically significant relationship FCS student’s strengths in creativity
difference in creativity given FCS major between seniors and other levels. In skills. Finally, the authors would like to
the highest scores among FCS education addition, creativity differed among the note the Phi Upsilon Omicron alumni
(M = 60.80, SD = 31.91) and dietetics varied FCS major groups. The finding grant funded this research. While more
(M = 60.48, SD = 30.29) students, while not only indicates groups to target for funding will be sought, the authors would
students studying residential property creativity training, like to take this opportunity to thank the
management (RPM) had the lowest mean organization for making this research
scores (M = 30.54, SD = 28.96). There possible.
was a statistically significant relationship
between these groups, F(9, 308) = but it is also useful to
2.19, p = .027. Pairwise comparisons
instructors and other

groups working with

FCS students. Students

who are enrolled

in an FCS degree

(For sources see page 19) demonstrating creativity

skills (e.g. Dietetics

and FCS Education)

could be grouped with

those who were found Figure 2. Total Creativity Mean Scores by Academic Level in School

18 THE CANDLE

CONCLAVE
2018 PROFESSIONAL PROJECT

& SILENT AUCTION

Blankets for Pearl Street Cupboard & Café at Park

For the 2018 Professional Project at harsh winter months in registration to the address on the
Conclave, we will be creating blankets Massachusetts. Donations registration form. A separate check for
together to pass out to the homeless Gladly Accepted! the donation is preferred. Donations
clients at Pearl Street Cupboard & by mail will be accepted until the
Café at Park to keep them warm in the We welcome monetary registration deadline.
donations for the blanket • Write the donation amount directly
fabric and supplies for this on the registration form.
project. Donations in excess • Make checks payable to: “Phi
of the project expenses (if Upsilon Omicron Beta Pi”.
applicable) will be donated • Indicate “Donation” in the memo.
directly to Pearl Street Cupboard & Café Donations at Conclave will be accepted
at Park. throughout the conference.
Donations by mail prior to Conclave:
Kindly mail your donation in Photo by United Way of Tri-County
the form of a check along with your

Silent Shake-Up for Phi U Educational Foundation

We are “shaking-it-up” this year with restaurants, retail outlets, or online you to Conclave and turn them in
a new twist on the conclave fundraiser! businesses when you register, or send them in
advance. Contact the national office for
Conclave fundraisers help to • Items that represent Phi U colors information on mailing silent shake-up
maintain, or increase, the dollar • Commissions for skills of items.
amounts, and numbers, of scholarships/ members: help a recipient 1) take
fellowships/awards available to an un-used space and turn it in to a
collegiate Phi U members. This year, child’s playroom; 2) develop healthy
items will be offered in a “bag drawing” snack ideas; 3) create recipient specific
format. knitted/crocheted/quilted items; 4) use
your imagination
Here is what you can bring:
• Items that can easily be • Small denomination bills and/
consumed or packed in a suitcase or or your checkbook to purchase tickets to
carry-on place in the item bag of your choice
• Gift cards from national
You may bring your items with

YOU’RE INVITED

to a joint sponsored luncheon with Kappa Omicron Nu

Tuesday, June 26th | 12:15-1:30 PM

during the

Image Credit: www.aafcs.org featuring a presentation by the recipient of the NATIONAL PHOTO
CONTEST FOR OUR
Sources for Phi Upsilon Omicron Alumni Research Grant Article (page 16-17) Coordinating Council of Honor Societies COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS
Undergraduate Research Award
To participate, send a photo
(Submissions due May 1, 2018. Contact [email protected] for criteria.) representing the “Leadership
Through Service” theme, with a
To register please visit www.aafcs.org 2-3 sentence caption explaining
why this picture was selected for
Askland, H. H., Ostwald, M. J., & Williams, M. (2010). Changing conceptualisations of creativity in design. Proceedings of the 1st DESIRE Network Conference
on Creativity and Innovation in Design. (4-11). Aarhus, Denmark, Desire Network. submission.

Coelho, F., Augusto, M. & Lages, L.F. (2011). Contextual factors and the creativity of frontline employees: The mediating effects of role stress and intrinsic moti- Submit your image to
vation. Journal of Retailing, 87(1), 31-45. [email protected] by May 31st.
Write “Photo Contest” in the subject
Gerber, T. & Saiki, D. (2010). Success according to professionals in the fashion industry. The Career Development Quarterly, 58(3), 219-229.
line of your email.
Hodges, N., Watchravesringkan, K., Yurchisin, J., Hegland, J., & Karpova, E., Marcketti, S., & Yan, R. (2015). Assessing curriculum designed to foster students’
entrepreneurial knowledge and small business skills from a global perspective. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 43(4), 313-327. Please send high resolution images
in JPEG format, along with
Hokanson, B. (2007). By measure: creativity in design. Industry and Higher Education, 21(5): 353. Your Name:
Address:
Huber, A. M., Leigh, K. E., & Tremblay, K. R. (2012). Creativity processes of students in the design studio. College Student Journal, 46(4): 903-913. Phone number:
University:
Im, H., Hokanson, B. & Johnson, K. K. P. (2015). Teaching creative thinking skills: A longitudinal study. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 33(2), 129-142. Chapter:
Chapter Advisor:
Jeanes, E. L. (2006). ‘Resisting creativity, creating the new’. A Deleuzian perspective on creativity. Creativity and Innovation Management, 15(2), 127-134. Photographer:
Names of all in the photo
Karpova, E., Marcketti, S. B. & Barker, J. (2011). The Efficacy of teaching creativity: Assessment of student creative thinking before and after exercises. Clothing (if applicable).
and Textiles Research Journal, 29(1), 52-66.
Both collegiate chapters and
Mann, L. L. & Blum, I. (2004). Enrepreneurship of dietetic program graduates. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, 65(4), 166 – 173. individual collegiate chapter
members are invited to participate.
Torrance, P. E. (1990). Torrance tests of creative thinking, figural forms A and B: Directions manual. Bensenville, IL: Scholastic Testing Services. Prizes will be awarded to the
Torrance, P. E. (1999). The Torrance tests of creative thinking: Norms and technical manual. Besenville, IL: Scholastic Testing Services. (Original work pub- winning chapter and member photo.
lished in 1966).
A panel selected by the national
Torrance, P.E. ( 2008). Torrance tests of creative thinking: Interpretive manual. Bensenville, IL: Scholastic testing Services. council will vote to determine the

Wolf, K. N., & Schiller, R. M. (1997). Dietetic and foodservice personnel are ready for team problem solving, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, winning pictures.
97(9), 997-1002.
The images will be featured on
Zacko-Smith, J. D., Puccio, G. J., & Mance, M. (2010). Creative leadership: Welcome to the 21st century. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 14(4), 133-138. Phi U social media, and may be

included in a future issue of
The Candle.

Thank you, and we look forward to
seeing your wonderful photos!

20 THE CANDLE

CHAPTER NEWS

The Alpha Nu Chapter at Oklahoma State University
packed school supplies in bags for elementary students
during their monthly meeting. Packed with essential
supplies, each bag also contained a bottle of water with
their Phi U presentation theme, “Moving Forward with
Kindness Through Service” printed on it.

Story and photo courtesy of Diana Watson-Maile, Region 3 Councilor.

The Alpha Alpha Chapter at Texas Woman’s
University held their Phi U Initiaton Ceremony on March
4, 2018. The chapter initiated 56 new members and
members attended a presentation entitled “Why Knot be
a Leader?” by Diana Watson-Maile.

Story and photo courtesy of Diana Watson-Maile, Region 3 Councilor.

At their October meeting, the Iota Alumni Chapter enjoyed a
presentation on The Nest, a local outreach service program for families in
crisis, by the Crisis Care Director, Sheri Estill. Items were also collected to
benefit the Nest. In December, after an informative program from Maggie
Green, RDN, a University of Kentucky graduate, and author of Tasting
Kentucky, the chapter accepted more donations to benefit The Nest. The
Chapter plans to continue the tradition of service by participating in another
project at their spring meeting.

Story and photo courtesy of Terry D. Buckner, Iota Alumni.

In Memoriam

Name Chapter Date of Death

Frances Arthur Iota ---------
Agnes Durbin Iota 12/12/17
Mary Ada Parks Pi ---------
Myrna Peebles Zeta 3/7/17
Constance Sims Gamma ---------
Lottie Sugden Beta 11/22/17

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Eta Chapter members participated in an on campus Parent A fundraiser by the Gamma
Resource Roundup. Students who are parents visited with Lambda Chapter at a local
representatives from various groups about resources available pizza restaurant, helped raise
to community families. Phi U members also used the fair to funds for A Wider Circle, an
network with groups from the community about available jobs organization committed to
or internships. The fair was a great learning tool to polish their ending the impact of poverty
planning and communication skills. on families in Maryland.

Story and photo courtesy of Pittsburg State University. Story and photo courtesy of Phi U-
The University of Maryland.

The Gamma Chapter at The
Ohio State University, recently
initiated new members at their
spring meeting.

New members were joined by
current and chapter alumni at the
initiation ceremony.

Story and photo courtesy of The Ohio
State University College of Education and
Human Ecology.

The Alpha Sigma
Chapter at Ball State
University recently
initiated 17 new members
during their spring
meeting.

Story and photo courtesy of
Alpha Sigma Chapter.

Gamma Gamma Chapter members The Beta Delta Chapter at Western
used extra funds to purchase blenders Kentucky University has dedicated their
and make smoothies for children at time this year to students at the local Boys
the A. Sophie Rogers School for Early and Girls Club for their professional proj-
Learning at the Schoenbaun Family ect. Lessons from five of the Family and
Center. Their time was spent educating Consumer Sciences focuses will be presented
and showing the children how easy through different hands-on projects. Pictured
and delicious healthy food choices like is member Amanda Selvage creating reusbale
smoothies can be. bags using repurposed t-shirts.

Story and photo courtesy of The Ohio State Story and photo courtesy of Cindy Jones,
University Education & Human Ecology Dept. Beta Delta Chapter.

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]
270-904-1340
Helyne Frederick, University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill,
Hours: M-Th 9:00-4:00 (Central) 301H Peabody Hall, CB 3500, Chapel Hill, NC 27599,
World Wide Website: http://www.phiu.org O (919) 962-9855, Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Phi Upsilon Omicron National
Trina Gannon, Ohio University, Lindley Hall N. 152, 79 Court St. Athens, OH 45701,
EXECUTIVE BOARD O (740) 590-1930, Email: [email protected]
President: Michelle Toews
Alumni Councilor:Vickie Brown-Racy Cindy Jones, Western Kentucky University
Region Councilor Chair: Jenifer Reader FACS Dept AC 403C, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101,
National Collegiate Chair: Laken Campbell O (270)-392-1594, Email: [email protected]
Executive Director: Melissa Martin
Educational Foundation Chair: Susan Rickards Kathleen Lodl, University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
211 Ag Hall--Extension, Lincoln, NE, 68583-0703,
NATIONAL COUNCIL O 402-472-9012, Email: [email protected]
President: Michelle Toews
President-Elect: Robin Box Melissa Martin, P.O. BOX 50970, Bowling Green, KY, 42102-4270,
Executive Director: Melissa Martin O (270) 904-1340, Email: [email protected]
Advisor Councilor: Sally Fortenberry Hours: M-Th 9:00-4:00 (Central)
Alumni Councilor: Vickie Brown-Racy
Region Councilor Chair: Jenifer Reader Kennedy Navis, [email protected]
Finance Chair: V. Ann Paulins
National Collegiate Chair: Laken Campbell V. Ann Paulins, The Patton College of Education, Ohio University,
Region I Councilor: Trina Gannon McCracken Hall, Athens, OH 45701,
Region II Councilor: Helyne Frederick O (740) 593-0253, Email: [email protected]
Region III Councilor: Diana Watson-Maile
Region IV Councilor: Jenifer Reader Jenifer Reader, 246 E. Chubbuck Road, #E, Chubbuck, Idaho 83202,
Collegiate Representative: Laken Campbell Email: [email protected]
Collegiate Representative: Allyson White
Collegiate Representative: Kennedy Navis Susan M. Rickards, 921 Pine Hill Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554,
Email: [email protected]
PHI UPSILON OMICRON
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. Vera Riley, 8260 Stagecoach Rd., Cross Plains, WI 53528,
O (608) 798-2182, Email: [email protected]
National Office, P.O. BOX 50970,
Bowling Green, KY, 42102-4270 Michelle Toews, Kansas State University,
College of Human Ecology, 119 Justin Hall, Manhattan, KS, 66506,
Chair: Susan Rickards O (785) 532-1552, Email: [email protected]
National President-Elect: Robin Box
Diana Watson-Maile, 1723 West 9th St, Stillwater, OK 74074, H (580) 235-2076
Director: Kathleen Lodl Email: [email protected]
Director: Vera Riley
Allyson White, [email protected]
Chair-Elect: Cindy Jones
Collegiate Representative: Allyson White

Executive Director: Melissa Martin

WEB AND COMMUNICATIONS

Media Coordinator: Brad Golliher

[email protected]

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ROSTER OF ACTIVE CHAPTERS

Region 1 Region 3

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
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