Phi Upsilon Omicron Fall 2020 Candle_Vol. 101_2

THE CANDLE
JOURNAL OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON
Vol. 101 No. 2 • Fall 2020
SHIFTING TO A
VIRTUAL WORLD
ADAPTING RESOURCES
TO PROMOTE MEMBER
INVOLVEMENT

PHI U

CHAPTER
NEWS

page 20

2020
-2021

SCHOLARSHIP,
FELLOWSHIP,
& AWARD
RECIPIENTS

page 16

Gamma Nu
Virtual Initiation

Stories create community, enable us to see through the eyes of

“ ”other people, and open us to the claims of others. - Peter Forbes

PHOTOGRAPH BY YANALYA VIA FREEPIK.COM

CONTENTS
3 FROM THE PRESIDENT
THE CANDLE 4 PHI U COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT
Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron 5 TELL YOUR CHAPTER’S FCS STORY
Vol. 101 No. 2 6 SFA CHAPTER EARNS NATIONAL

Editor & Media Coordinator: AWARD
Brad Golliher
7 2020 PROFESSIONAL PROJECT
[email protected]
WINNERS
Copyright 2020 Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc.
All rights reserved. 8 OUTSTANDING COLLEGIATE

Published in Spring and Fall by Phi Upsilon ADVISORS: RICHARDS, GOEBEL &
Omicron, National Honor Society in Family SCHWASS-LONG RECOGNIZED AT
VIRTUAL RECOGNITION EVENT
and Consumer Sciences, a member of the
Association of College Honor Societies. 10 LEADERSHIP, SERVICE &

Opinions expressed by authors are their own RECOGNITION: BECOME PART OF
and do not necessarily reflect the policies of THE PHI U CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT

Phi Upsilon Omicron. 11 PHI U ALUMNI RESEARCH GRANT
12 HONORING OUR PHI U 50-YEAR
“Inspiring Others Through
FCS Storytelling” MEMBERS

is the theme for THE CANDLE 14 FLORENCE FALLGATTER
Fall 2020 through Spring 2022.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Send articles addressing this theme to:
[email protected] 15 2019-2020 PHI U EDUCATIONAL

Other articles of professional interest, re- FOUNDATION DONORS
search briefs, letters to the editor, and news
16 2020-2021 SCHOLARSHIP,
of chapters are also welcome.
FELLOWSHIP & AWARD
The deadline for the Spring 2021 issue is RECIPIENTS
March 1, 2021.
20 CHAPTER NEWS
22 MEET THE PHI U TEAM

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FROM PRESIDENT
THE

by Jenifer Reader, Beta Rho, National President

INSPIRING OTHERS THROUGH FCS STORYTELLING

Jenifer Reader, Beta Rho, Fallgatter Award recipient. This historic knowledge and skills to help others
National President event demonstrated perfectly just how improve their lives. We communicate our
connected, creative, resourceful, and FCS messages with the aim of inspiring
W hen we first decided as the Phi hardworking Phi U members are. We rose others to take action, and I believe
Upsilon Omicron National to the challenge of creating our Virtual how we choose to communicate those
Council to postpone 2020 Conclave and Recognition Event on a short timeline, messages can significantly influence
have our very first Virtual Recognition and thanks to the efforts of many, we outcomes.
Event instead, I’ll be honest…I wondered produced something outstanding.
how we could virtually represent the One of my favorite forms of
honor and excitement experienced by Our new virtual world has presented communication is storytelling. Telling
all during the recognition banquets that many challenges for all over the last stories is such an intimate and personal
are longstanding and beloved traditions several months, but it has also provided way to connect with others and share a
at Conclave. How were we going to many wonderful opportunities. Collegiate message. Stories are entertaining, heartfelt,
recognize all the award winners? How and alumni members have increased and memorable. Stories are ‘up close and
were we going to spend time with accessibility to the recognitions that are personal’ and have the potential to make
the 50-year members and hear their typically only seen at Conclave, thanks a powerful impact on others. Stories help
inspirational stories? How were we to Zoom. National Council and the others understand who we are, what we
going to perform an officer installation Educational Foundation are meeting via
ceremony? video conference, which offers flexibility ( continued on page 4 )
and convenience and allows incoming
My curiosities were soon satisfied, board members to participate. We are “THROUGH STORIES,
however. The response, support, and creating videos as a way to communicate, OTHERS LEARN MORE
contributions we received from members and we are sharing those videos, as well ABOUT OUR THOUGHT
throughout the planning process were as recordings of our events, through our PROCESSES, OUR VALUE
amazing, and our Virtual Recognition brand-new Phi U YouTube channel.
Event was a wonderful success! SYSTEMS, AND OUR
Collegiate and alumni members from These opportunities share some ACTIONS.”
across the nation celebrated excellence, common threads: Communication
leadership, and service among 50-year and connectivity. Communication and - Jenifer Reader
members, Community Impact and Alumni connectivity are essential for successful
Research Grant recipients, Scholarship, relationships, both personal and
Fellowship, and Award winners, professional. When we communicate
Foundation donors, Professional Project effectively with others, we can form
winners, outstanding advisors, board meaningful connections with them. Good
members, and our distinguished Florence communication conveys understanding,
shares information, and gives insight.
Unclear communication, on the other
hand, causes confusion, conflict, and
misunderstanding.

Effective communication allows us
to connect with others and may inspire
them to take action. In my opinion,
encouraging others to take action is the
heart and soul of family and consumer
sciences. We teach life skills. Our goal
as FCS professionals is to share our

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( continued from page 3 ) about Phi U, but I knew from Jeannette’s chapter is providing, or participate in
story that there was something special your chapter’s Professional Project. What
do, and why we do it. about FCS and Phi U, so I decided to take is your chapter’s story? What traditions
The integrity of the 2020-2022 theme action and join. Fifteen years later, I help does your chapter have? What is your
improve the lives of others by sharing chapter’s history on your campus and
is about inspiring others to take action by my nutrition knowledge and skills as a in your community? Does your chapter
sharing stories. We all have FCS stories registered dietitian nutritionist, and I was have any 50-year members? Has your
to share! We have all seen some aspect just installed as the Phi Upsilon Omicron chapter received Professional Project
of FCS touch our lives or the lives of National President. Storytelling can and/or scholarship, fellowship, or award
others. Many of us have been inspired by produce significant outcomes. recognitions? Perhaps these stories can
someone else’s story, and that story led us be used to add entertainment to meetings,
down the FCS and Phi U road. Why did I challenge you to find creative ways encourage alumni participation, or
YOU choose FCS for your career path? to incorporate FCS storytelling into your strengthen your chapter.
Why do YOU Phi U? chapter activities. Why did you choose
Phi U or FCS? Perhaps these stories I hope you enjoy and find value
As an undergraduate student, I was may encourage potential initiates to join in Inspiring Others Through FCS
invited to attend a formal etiquette dinner or encourage students to choose your Storytelling. Thank you for giving me
recognizing Jeannette Rowe, a Phi U profession as a career. What kind of this wonderful and humbling opportunity
alumnus. I knew no one in attendance at impact has FCS made on you personally? and honor to serve as your President. I
the dinner, including Jeannette. I knew How has some aspect of FCS helped look forward to hearing your inspirational
nothing about FCS or Phi U. But as I sat you in your life? How have you seen FCS stories and seeing the outcomes of
there, listening to Jeannette and others FCS help others? Perhaps you can use our FCS storytelling over the next two
tell her FCS stories of etiquette and table these stories to encourage others to years!
manners, of her FCS accomplishments donate to a cause for a service project,
and their impacts in the community and take advantage of FCS education your #FCSstorytelling
the profession, and of her passion for Phi
U, I was inspired. I still knew nothing

PHI U COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT
and its importance for healthy growth. We plan to have an interactive evaluation

Getting the word out to our community form our participants will use as they

will happen through fliers distributed to visit each station during the event. They

local schools, social media, posters, and will submit their completed forms as

word of mouth. they leave for eligibility for a grand prize

The fair will bring a diverse group of drawing.

people together including dietitians and The nutrition fair is a tremendous

other nutrition professionals, students, opportunity to elevate the Family and

the Idaho State University campus Consumer Sciences profession. FCS

community, and families from Southeast interacts with all of us as we move

Idaho. Learning opportunities will include through life, and good nutrition is an

Char Byington, M.Ed., RDN, LD food demonstrations in a newly renovated, important element within FCS. The
Beta Rho Alumni Chapter
state-of-the art teaching kitchen, impact grant funding is a considerable
P lease accept my sincere thanks
for being awarded the Phi U educational booths staffed by nutrition contributor to the event budget and will
Community Impact Grant. The grant
is for a nutrition fair my local dietetics professionals, as well as breakout sessions make a significant difference in the quality
association plans to host. Our original
plans were to hold it this fall, but as for adults and children throughout the of our program. So once again, thank you
with so many events, we are postponing
because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We event. We plan to have door prizes for for this honor.
will hold the event on the Idaho State
University campus and invite families attendees.
from our region to learn about nutrition
No community impact program

is complete without an evaluation

component. We will evaluate the

number of attendees, number of

children, and gains in knowledge

related to the Food and Nutrition

profession and nutrition. View full video on Phi Upsilon Omicron YouTube Channel

FCS STORYTELL YOUR CHAPTER’S Login [Password: chapter20] > Fall
by Dr. Kyle L. Roberson, E-Chapter, President-Elect Packet of Resources for Chapter Advisors
and Collegiate Chapter Officers >
Dr. Kyle L. Roberson, E-Chapter theme in the development process, but it Professional Projects, found under Vice-
National President-Elect goes further than that. Your projects are President’s Resources. In this space, you
literally telling the story of your chapter. will find two more important documents
I trust all our chapters are off to a With each submission, individuals, that will assist you in the process. One
wonderful start to the 2020-21 communities, and other stakeholders being the Guide for Writing Professional
academic school year. This year will get to see and hear about the amazing Project Report, and the other being the
bring new challenges, opportunities, and impacts your projects have. These stories Professional Project Rubric 2020-2021.
friendships. At Phi Upsilon Omicron are what brings to light the differences
National, we want to encourage all our our members can make in the world Using these two documents in
chapters to commit to being a positive around them; not only as students, but conjunction with the Professional Project
light on each of your campuses. One way compassionate and caring professionals Tips from the National President-Elect
this can be accomplished is through the simply wanting to make a difference. memorandum can aid your chapter
Professional Project program that has in designing and documenting your
been part of the history and success of Phi As your chapters begin the planning Professional Project in a thorough and
U Chapters across the country for many process, I would like to point out a professional manner. Refer to these
years. What a great way for chapters to tell few resources to assist you in being documents regularly while designing
their FCS story! as successful as possible in the your project. This will aid in developing a
implementation and documentation of project that is competitive at the National
Our national theme this year your Professional Project. Our current and Regional levels. You can also view
is, “Inspiring Others Through FCS National President, Jenifer Reader, stated some great examples of past award
Storytelling.” As you develop your it best in her Professional Project tips winners in the same space if you are
Professional Projects, keep that theme in memorandum from last year, “A true seeking some inspiration. Additionally,
mind. Your projects are required to use the Professional Project encourages lifelong you can visit our new YouTube channel.
learning and commitment to advance FCS Search and subscribe to Phi Upsilon
by going beyond simply implementing a Omicron National Honor Society, to see
service project. It provides members with more Professional Project award winners.
the opportunity to enhance their leadership One last resource I would like to point
skills and encourages commitment to the out is the link WATCH NOW, Phi U
field by allowing them to employ their Professional Project Webinar found on
professional knowledge while serving the main login page for Chapter Advisors.
others.” This memorandum can be found This video has a wealth of information
on the National Phi U website: you will want to see and hear. Use all
Login > Resource Chapter Advisors your resources and turn in your best work.
Those of us at Phi Upsilon Omicron
National are looking forward to hearing
your chapters’ FCS stories through some
amazing Professional Projects.

SFA CHAPTER OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCES HONOR SOCIETY

EARNS NATIONAL AWARD

by Jo Gilmore, Marketing Communications Specialist at Stephen F. Austin State University. ( story reprinted with permission )

“S hining Light and Joy in our
Community,” a service project
by the Beta Upsilon chapter of the Phi

Upsilon Omicron national honor society

for family and consumer sciences at

Stephen F. Austin State University,

received the 2020 National Professional

Project Award from Phi Upsilon

Omicron’s National Council.

The award, which includes a plaque, a

certificate and $150, recognizes projects

that promote academic excellence while

enhancing the leadership skills and

professional knowledge needed to serve

individuals, families and the community.

One of 53 active Phi Upsilon Omicron

collegiate chapters nationally, the Beta Members of Beta Upsilon Chapter at sock and food drive.
Upsilon chapter was established at SFA in

1973 and has approximately 50 members graduate student in human sciences from businesses and churches helped the

who are students in SFA’s School of Georgetown who was vice president chapter raise $1,105 in Walmart gift

Human Sciences. of the Beta Upsilon chapter during cards, which social workers use to

For their annual service project, the service project. “This is validation help families on an individual, case-

members conducted activities to that we made a positive impact on the by-case basis when other community,

raise awareness about the number of community.” nonfinancial resources have been

Nacogdoches children living in poverty. Sierra Smith of McKinney, who exhausted.

These activities included a nap mat recently graduated from SFA with “We are so lucky SFA is part of

donation to elementary schools in the a bachelor’s degree in hospitality such a fantastic community full of

Nacogdoches Independent School District, administration, was chapter president businesses and organizations willing

an underwear and sock drive for school- during the service project. to form partnerships with student

age children and a resource fair with “I’m overjoyed we won first place at organizations,” Estepp said. “That

the theme “A Roadshow to a Brighter nationals, but to me, we won every time allowed us to gain invaluable experience;
Future.” we were able to help our community,” we could not have done this without

The service project involved Smith said. “In my eyes, that was the them. I cannot wait to see the plaque

collaboration with NISD social workers, greatest achievement we could have hanging at SFA!”

City of Nacogdoches officials, the accomplished — knowing I was able to Like other student organizations,
Nacogdoches Farmer’s Market and help the community that took me in with the chapter faced some challenges to

local businesses and churches. Working open arms four years ago.” completing its service project when

with these different groups across the With help from Walmart, the Beta COVID-19 hit in the spring, but Phi

community helps prepare SFA human Upsilon chapter was able to donate 30 Upsilon Omicron members “were able
sciences students for their careers. nap mats to NISD elementary schools. to turn around and make the most of

“It took an enormous amount of Lumberjack Harley-Davidson, M&S something during this pandemic,” Smith

time and effort to take this project from Pharmacy and Tipton Ford, along with said.

planning to implementation to evaluation, several departments on the SFA campus, Originally, members were planning
so the feeling of our hard work paying helped the honor society collect 813 pairs to make “Take What You Need” boards

off and recognition on a national level of socks and 588 pairs of underwear that provided words of encouragement

is indescribable,” said Tracie Estepp, a for NISD children in need. And local to students attending NISD middle

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and elementary schools. When schools service project earned second place at the careers,” Newquist said.
shut down, the encouraging notes were national level, said Dr. Jennifer Newquist, Dr. Donna Fickes, clinical instructor
delivered at NISD meal pickups and went assistant professor in SFA’s School of
to any school-age child attending NISD Human Sciences and a faculty advisor in SFA’s School of Human Sciences and
schools. NISD’s National Honor Society for the chapter. That project involved another faculty advisor for the chapter,
and SFA student organizations assisted assisting the Family Crisis Center of also is grateful for the recognition.
the Beta Upsilon chapter in writing nearly East Texas, Nacogdoches’ Helping “I am so excited to see our SFA human
900 notecards. Other People Eat food pantry and Godtel sciences students recognized for
Ministries. the positive influences they have on
“I can’t express how proud I am of individuals, families and the community,”
our members,” Smith said. “I’m proud “Winning first place with our Fickes said. “These students are truly
I was able to be part of this wonderful professional project shows how hard transforming their learning experience
organization and part of this amazing the members of our honor society work in preparation for bright futures
project.” year after year to serve the community ahead.”
that helps them prepare for their future
In 2019, the Beta Upsilon chapter’s

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OUTSTANDING COLLEGIATE

ADVISORS: RICHARDS, GOEBEL,
AND SCHWASS-LONG
RECOGNIZED AT VIRTUAL RECOGNITION EVENT

By Sally L. Fortenberry, Alpha Alpha, Past National Advisor Councilor

Sally L. Fortenberry, INSPIRING OTHERS
Alpha Alpha, THROUGH

Past National Advisor Councilor DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE
D r. Amy Richards, Professor and
Director of the Didactic Program the community. Outreach has included D r. Karen Goebel, Professor
in Dietetics at the University of Tennessee working with We Care Meals to prepare Emeritus at the University of
at Martin, nominated by her local and serve a free meal to those in need, Wisconsin Madison, nominated by the
chapter, Beta Sigma, is the recipient of delivering donated new stuffed animals local Nu Chapter, is the recipient of
the 2019 Bachtel/Holbrook Collegiate to patients in the Le Bonheur Children’s the 2020 Bachtel/Holbrook Collegiate
Advisor Award for the dedication she Hospital, and collecting aluminum Advisor Award for the dedication she
has given to their chapter over the past coke tabs to benefit St Jude’s hospital. has given to the Nu Chapter and Phi
five years. Under Richards’ leadership, Dr. Richards was also instrumental in Upsilon Omicron for more than 50
the Beta Sigma taking several members of the chapter to years. Within her nomination, Karen
chapter completed the is referred to as a passionate advisor
necessary paperwork, Conclave so that these who always meets the members “with a
wrote a new students could benefit smile, her vivacious personality, and a
constitution and bylaws, from the professional snack or two.” Under Karen’s leadership,
and coordinated with development and she has fostered a sense of community
the National Phi camaraderie provided and belonging in the Nu Chapter and
Upsilon Omicron at the national meeting. connects current collegiate members
office as well as UT According to Mary with alumni in the area. She is willing
Martin to ensure the Rachel Gean, Publicity to go above and beyond for the Nu
successful reactivation Chair of the Beta
and reorganization Sigma Chapter, “Dr.
of the chapter. Since Richards has challenged
that time, the chapter has consistently and encouraged us to
been engaged with the Martin, Tennessee succeed in all our Beta
community through their service project Sigma projects; and she has given of her
activities. With Richards’ encouragement, time, money, and commitment to ensure
Beta Sigma collaborates with other that our chapter projects are carried out
student groups on the campus and within in an effective and professional manner.”
Family and Consumer Sciences to make Dr. Amy Richards is highly deserving
a much more significant impact within of the 2019 Bachtel/Holbrook National
Collegiate Advisor Award and we
congratulate her for this recognition.

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Chapter and consistently encourages 50-year member of Phi Upsilon Omicron MEMBER GUIDE
and assists members to attend Phi U in 2018 and the same year became an
Conclave. Additionally, she organizes advisor for the Nu Collegiate Chapter. Anticipate the changes in your
an alumni auction to raise scholarship She is currently the Vice President of the life! Keep your address current
monies to benefit graduating Nu Chapter Madison Area Phi U Alumni Chapter so as to keep up-to-date on Phi U
members. With Karen’s guidance, Nu and serves as an excellent example
Chapter received the 3rd Place National of professional involvement for the news and activities.
Award for their Professional Project collegiate members and her peers. For
in 2018-2019 entitled, “Ecological more than 25 years, Jeanne has provided HOW TO MAKE AN
Well-Being: An Educational Journey volunteer service to a local food pantry ADDRESS CHANGE
Towards Service,” which centered around that provides not only food, but basic
education about methods for improving health care information and a place for Go to www.phiu.org and contact
individual and family wellness. In 2019- individuals and families to feel socially us via message in the contact tab.
2020, the Nu Chapter was recognized connected. Her years of service speak to Please type “Update Information”
as the 4th Place National Award winner her character and her ability to engage
for their Professional Project focused people on many different levels. In in the subject line or email
on eradicating homelessness in the Jeanne’s nomination a member of the Nu changes to [email protected].
Madison, Wisconsin area through Chapter wrote, “She is a perfect example You can also call 270-904-1340.
knowledge about the issues and providing of someone who is constantly giving to
resources to community programs. others and putting others before herself. Parents: Your student may
Tiffany Bricco, Nu Chapter Treasurer She models exemplary community service continue to receive The Candle at
wrote in Karen’s nomination, “Karen to the members of Nu Chapter, which the home address on file. Please
has made monumental contributions to has, in turn, inspired college students like
the professional project and the progress myself to donate their time and resources. encourage them to update their
the chapter has made over the years she Jeanne’s influence has a larger impact records.
has been involved. She shares wisdom than one would think. Our chapter is
and insight with collegiate members, forever grateful for Jeanne and everything HOW TO SUBMIT
colleagues, and everyone else with she shares with us.” She is highly TO THE CANDLE
whom she interacts. She is the most deserving of this outstanding advisor
deserving candidate for the Bachtel/ award. We congratulate Jeanne Schwass- Send all news and photos to
Holbrook Collegiate Advisor Award.” Long for this national recognition. [email protected]. All submissions
We congratulate Dr. Goebel for this become property of Phi U and are
outstanding recognition. subject to editing. Please include

The Frances Morton Holbrook Alumni the name of your chapter, as
Award and the Bachtel Collegiate well as full names and chapters
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Omicron Collegiate Advisor for
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The recipient must be a member of Phi Phi Upsilon Omicron is
Upsilon Omicron, a current collegiate a certified member of the
chapter advisor, and has demonstrated Association of College Honor

excellence as a collegiate advisor. Societies.

J eanne Schwass-Long, a retired FCS Do you know an outstanding advisor you
teacher and life-long community should recognize? Nominations are taken
volunteer, was nominated by the Nu
Chapter and the Madison Wisconsin Area all year long before November 1.
Alumni Chapter as Outstanding Advisor
for 2020. Jeanne was recognized as a 9

LEADERSHIP,
SERVICE &

RECOGNITION:

BECOME PART OF THE PHI U
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT

By Diana Watson-Maile, Gamma Epsilon,
National Advisor Councilor

T hroughout the term, Phi Upsilon for service; and to encourage a lifelong 2. Request from Chapter: Each
Omicron chapters pursue various commitment to advance family and chapter (undergraduate or alumni) will
leadership opportunities on campus consumer sciences and related areas. provide the following information in
and in the community. Some activities an E-form: Chapter, contact person
may be small, while others may include The Phi U National Council wants to from chapter, email, permission that
hours of planning. All opportunities are recognize chapters for their leadership information can be used in social media,
important and should be recognized and and service beginning in Spring 2021, Spotlight content (description of chapter
shared with the national organization. with the “Phi Upsilon Omicron Chapter successful practice/activity conducted
Studies have shown that teamwork, Spotlight.” This new initiative will in their local community or university),
motivation, inspiration, leadership, recognize chapters for their leadership and a video explaining the Spotlight.
vision, and innovation are all ingredients and service within the university (Smartphone video is acceptable
of SUCCESS! and community setting. We want to quality.)
SPOTLIGHT your successes and tell
Let me tell you a story: everyone about it! 3. Recognition: The Phi Upsilon
Omicron Chapter Spotlight will
One afternoon, a group of collegiate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said, appear in Phi U social media accounts
students assisted at a local homeless “Life’s most persistent and urgent (Facebook and YouTube channel). Each
shelter with serving meals to various age question is, ‘What are you doing for chapter with a Spotlight posted will
groups. They provided smiles, support, others?’” Let us participate and provide receive recognition from the National
and kindness as they served beverages chapter spotlights to acknowledge Advisor Councilor and will be listed in
and desserts to those in attendance. The what you are doing for others. How the respective issue of The Candle after
conversations and responses of ‘thank- can a chapter be recognized in a Phi U information has been posted on social
you’ provided an endless warm feeling Chapter Spotlight? media.
to those students who volunteered their
time. This is an FCS experience that The process will be simple: So, get ready, be inspired, and
those who participated in will never determine what project or service
forget. So, what is one of your chapter 1. Submission: Any chapter your chapter has conducted that can
stories that can be a part of a new (undergraduate or alumni) that desires be recognized in the Phi U Chapter
chapter recognition initiative? to be featured as a Chapter Spotlight Spotlight.
will submit information using an E-form
As we create new opportunities for found on the Phi Upsilon Omicron If you have any questions, contact
the 2020-2021 term, let us keep in mind website throughout the school term. Diana Watson-Maile, National
the purposes of Phi Upsilon Omicron: Any chapter that submits a properly Advisor Councilor, at
to recognize and promote academic completed E-form will be recognized in [email protected].
excellence; to develop qualities of a Chapter Spotlight.
leadership by providing opportunities

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DR. VIRGINIA

VINCENTI

RECEIVES 2019-2021

PHI U ALUMNI RESEARCH GRANT

D r. Virginia Vincenti,
Delta Chapter, is the
recipient of the 2019-2021
Phi U Alumni Research
Grant for her research:

Preventing Elder Family Dr. Virginia Vincenti, Can you help ensure the future
Financial Exploitation: Delta of Phi U by pledging to give
Risk and Protective
Factors within Families $20 in 2020?
by Family-Member
Power-of-Attorney Agent

Congratulations, Dr. Vincenti!

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HONORING OUR

PHI UPSILON OMICRON MEMBERS

By Katherine Uhde, E-Chapter, National Alumni Councilor

O livine Ritchey Kendall was Lou Nell McNece-Rayner (formerly Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi
initiated to Zeta Chapter at the Ritchie) was initiated to Iota Arabia, where she worked with
University of Idaho in 1947, where she Chapter in 1954. She comes from a large multinational staff in a newly opened
studied Home Economics. In addition to family, grew up on a farm, and survived hospital as a clinical dietitian. Job
Phi Upsilon Omicron, she was a member the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Her duties included counseling the Royal
of the Independent Club, International six older brothers all fought in WWII. Family, participating in research
Relations Club, Home Economics Club, With the encouragement of her brothers studies, and developing nutrition
Mental Hygiene Club, and the University and her teacher, Ms. Annice Broughton services. She even served on teams for the
Singers Club. She was senior class Conner, she earned a Mary E. Jones first kidney and bone marrow transplants
treasurer of the Inter-Church Society and partial scholarship to University of ever performed in the Kingdom. The
Social Chair for the Roger Williams Club. Kentucky, where she studied Dietetics hospital achieved American Joint
Olivine married an American Baptist 1950-1954. She was Vice President of Accreditation status during her time there.
Minister. She traveled all over the United Phi Upsilon Omicron and a member of Lou Nell retired from the North Crest
States and overseas with the Church on the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Medical Center and Alice Collis and
mission trips to El Salvador, Nicaragua, Associates in Springfield, Tennessee in
Japan, China, India, and Thailand, where Lou Nell completed a dietetic 2018. Thank you, Lou Nell, for 63 years
she enjoyed learning about different internship with the Veteran’s of service leadership!
cultures, trying new foods, and sharing Administration (VA) at Texas
stories from around the world. Today, Medical Center in Houston, graduating Irene M. Ott, MS, was initiated to
Olivine lives at home in Idaho. She keeps in 1955. From then on, Lou Nell worked Alpha Chapter in 1968 at University
busy visiting with her four children, five in clinical and administrative positions of Minnesota, St. Paul, where she earned
grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. in VA and community hospitals and a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics
Thank you, Olivine for 73 years with Phi U! as a consulting dietitian. In many and a master’s degree in Family Social
cases, she was the only dietitian. She Science, Family Economics. Originally
To these and all Phi U 50-year was a member of one of the first from southern Minnesota, Irene was a
members, thank you for a lifetime VA Nutrition Support Teams in the US 4-H member for 10 years and officer of
of service, leadership, and scholastic and received the VA “May I Help You” her local club. In high school, she was a
and professional excellence. award for her outstanding service to member of the National Honor Society.
patients. She developed and conducted
If you or anyone you know has or Department of Labor During her career, she worked as
will have a 50-year anniversary with sponsored training courses for food an Extension Home Economist. At
Phi Upsilon Omicron membership, service workers and hospital staff Michigan State, Irene worked with the
please contact the Phi Upsilon vocational schools and received the College of Business Management to
Omicron National Office or Jesse Stuart Memorial Award as a develop goal-oriented program evaluation
Katherine Uhde, Alumni Councilor, participant in the Heart Association for Extension professionals. As Acting
at [email protected]. program. Director of Extension Family Living at
U of MN, she developed issue-oriented
Perhaps most notably, Lou Nell education which was used in statewide
was recruited by Hospital Corporation programing. She was a member of the
International to join the staff at the U of MN College of Home Economics
newly opened King Faisal Hospital and Alumni Assoc. and served as Program

50-YEAR MEMBERS

ARE MEMBERS FOR LIFE!

Co-Chair at the XVI World IFHE Tonawanda School District, starting Madeleine Sui Rose, PhD, was
Congress 1988. She received Outstanding her professional career teaching Home initiated to Beta Alpha Chapter
MN AAFCS Professional Recognition Economics in 1968, at the high school at the University of Hawaii in 1968.
for, “Cooking with Sunshine” - a level, and by the time she retired in 2001, As a collegiate, Madeleine served as
cooking project in collaboration with 12 she was teaching Family and Consumer Treasurer and President of her local
Jamaican Home Economists trained to Sciences, at the middle school level. She chapter. She earned her PhD from
teach their families and neighbors how also was a continuing education teacher Texas Woman’s University in 1985
to cook safely using solar power. She is in the district and a site-based manager, and retired from the US Army as
a member of the U of MN College of engaging and teaching staff members in Lieutenant Colonel in 1989. Madeleine
Home Economics Alumni Assoc. and many professional development classes. was Director of Dietetics at South
50-year member of Epsilon Sigma Phi, During her tenure with the schools, Eve Dakota State University from 1990-
serving as president in 2013 and 2014. was awarded Most Outstanding Creativity 1997 and Director of the Eastern South
& Leadership in Home Economics Dakota Science & Engineering Fair
In 2007, Irene established the Irene Education in 1987, Teacher of the Year from 1996-2006. Thank you, Madeline
M. Ott International Fellowship for in 1992 by NYSHETA-WN, and was for 52 years with Phi U.
graduate students in Family Social recognized for her work within the Ken-
Science. She was a BEFRIENDER for ton Schools on their WALL of FAME in Susan Skaggs Rickards was initiated
White Bear Lake United Methodist 2000. to Lambda Chapter in 1970 at
Church and helped develop a relationship West Virginia University. Susan served
with Common Hope as a Guatemalan Eve was on the Interior Design as Executive Director of Phi Upsilon
Mission project. This mission project Advisory Council of Villa Maria Junior Omicron, Inc from 1998-2014 and
continues today, and since 2000, Irene College, where she encouraged students National Treasurer from 1976-1998.
has sponsored five children to get to seek their advanced studies in the She is a former Chair of the Phi Upsilon
an education, nutrition and medical discipline of Home Economics and Omicron Educational Foundation and
assistance for their families, and three Family and Consumer Sciences. Eve established the Susan M Rickards
recently graduated from high school. volunteered her expertise at Villa, as with Scholarship Fund. Thank you, Susan, for
Irene says, “It was a thrill being initiated giving many voluntary hours to other your continued support of the mission and
into Alpha Chapter. Church, 4-H, Home organizations, both in New York and purposes of Phi Upsilon Omicron!
Economics, and Phi U are the major in Florida, where she and her husband
foundations of my life.” have spent their winters since retirement.
Eve and her husband, Les, have been
E velynne Bates Stoklosa, MS/CAS, married since 1968, and they have a son,
was initiated into Mu Chapter at Phillip, and a daughter, Kristine, and two
SUNY Buffalo State in 1967. She earned grandsons, Jonathan and Adam. A word
her Bachelor of Science and Master of from Eve, “Phi U is one FABULOUS
Science degrees in Home Economics professional organization, and being a
Education, as well as a Certificate of Home Economist Educator has been
Advanced Studies in Administration the BEST career that I could have ever
and Supervision from Buffalo State. chosen. I loved every minute! I am
Eve taught in the Kenmore Town of especially proud to have established, just
this year, The BATES Family Legacy
Scholarship, recognizing my lifetime
membership in Phi U, and in honor
of my Aunt, Dorcas BATES Reilly,
also a Home Economist, and famously
known as the creator of the Green Bean
Casserole, America’s favorite holiday
dish!

FLORENCE FALLGATTER

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

DR. CAROLYN BARNHART

By Jenifer Reader, Beta Rho, National President

LIFETIME ALUMNI! C arolyn Barnhart, EdD, CFCS, is of Wisconsin-Stout, nurturing and
a family and consumer sciences encouraging students to think outside
More than 1,082 Phi Upsilon champion who has served as a mentor of the box and to achieve their highest
Omicron members have invested and inspiration to countless FCS students potential. The Phi U Tau chapter was
in the honor society by paying the and professionals nationwide throughout fortunate to have Carolyn as their
her decades-long career. Dr. Barnhart advisor for over 30 years. Dr. Barnhart
lifetime alumni fee when the has been described as a visionary leader also shared her creativity and unique
annual alumni mailing came with a servant’s heart, an FCS advocate, mentorship skills with FCS students
and a dynamic role model and mentor. and professionals across the nation,
to their mailboxes. Her legacies include a capacity to instill serving as the National President for
confidence in and empower others to both Phi Upsilon Omicron National
WHAT DOES IT TAKE? succeed, service to others, personal Honor Society and the American
attention to details and people, ethical Association of Family and Consumer
The lifetime fee payment is a integrity, wisdom, and contagious Sciences.
one-time payment of $350 or $125 enthusiasm for our profession. She is a
radiant example of someone with strength, Dr. Barnhart has been honored with
per year over three years. grace, and confident optimism who has a numerous awards and recognitions
mission to find people in need and seek a for her service to the FCS profession.
HOW DO I JOIN? solution. One of Dr. Barnhart’s mentees She was most recently selected as the
said, “When I grow up, I want to be like Phi Upsilon Omicron 2020 Florence
It’s easy! You can join those Carolyn Barnhart.” Fallgatter Distinguished Service
making an investment in the Award recipient. Florence Fallgatter,
honor society by paying the lifetime Dr. Barnhart’s FCS career began in a member of the Alpha chapter,
fee using the annual mailing form 1974 when she earned a BS degree in served as the Phi U National President
sent to your home or the one in FCS Education. Dr. Barnhart went on to from 1934-1938. She was described
teach at the collegiate level for over 40 as “one of the foremost leaders in
The Candle. years, serving as the Food and Nutrition the field of home economics” (Phi
Department Chair at the University Upsilon Omicron History, 1909-2009).
You can also contribute online at Florence’s vision was to recognize
www.phiu.org. Click “Give” individuals who are making significant
and enter password Give20. contributions to the FCS profession.
Dr. Barnhart has certainly followed
WHAT DO I GET? in Florence Fallgatter’s footsteps as
one of the foremost leaders who has
A lifetime of connections, made significant contributions to the
opportunities for Alumni Awards FCS field. We celebrate Dr. Barnhart’s
accomplishments and contributions;
and Fellowships, creating a this award is well deserved.
legacy and a chance to support the
Dr. Barnhart lost her battle with leukemia on November 9, 2020.
honor society that provided you The Dr. Carolyn Barnhart Student Travelship Fund was established to inspire involvement in
with so much throughout your professional organizations and student growth through service and leadership by providing FCS

college career. students opportunities to attend related conferences.

Your lifetime membership comes To donate, please send a check made payable to the Carolyn Barnhart Student Travelship Fund
with a three year subscription to to Stout University Foundation, 712 South Broadway St., Menomonie, WI 54751
The Candle for only $10 to be

paid every three years!

Phi U wants to especially recognize
our newest lifetime members:

Dr. Diana Watson-Maile,

Gamma Epsilon

Dr. Susan Smith Shockey,

Gamma

PHI U EDUCATIONAL

2019-20FOUNDATION 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, 2019 - July 31, 2020.

$10,000-$24,999 $100 - $499 Phi Upsilon Omicron would also
like to thank those members
Campbell Soup Company Esther Hay, Alpha Chi donating to the
- Designated for the BATES Family Legacy Scholarship in Honor Society
remembrance of Dorcas Bates Reilly Nancy Byleen, Xi
Virginia W. Rennie, Alpha Mu
$1,000-$4,999 Jane Huxtable, Alpha Rho Dr. Karol Blaylock, Beta Zeta
- Designated for the Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc.
Dr. Martha Bickett Frost, Iota Janet Elliott, Alpha Chi Community Impact Grant
- Designated for the Marty Bickett Frost Scholarship Fund Judy Uhde
Tleana Sheets, Alpha Sigma Ann Freese, Beta
Dr. Karen P. Goebel, Nu Dr. Sally Fortenberry, Alpha Alpha
- Designated for the Karen P. Goebel Conclave Award Fund in Charmaine Kneevers, Tau Dr. Sally Fortenberry, Alpha Alpha
memory of Vera Riley and Louise Olson - In honor of Phi U’s Executive Director
Mabel Levi, Psi Lois Puskarich, Gamma
Dr. Delores Kluckman, Phi Sara Innes, Alpha
- Designated for the Delores M. Kluckman Scholarship Fund Diane Smathers, Iota Dr. Bruce Cameron, Delta

John H. and Charlotte Robinson Myrna Shaw, Alpha Dr. Martha Jenkins, Beta Delta
- Designated for the Nell Bryant Robinson Scholarship
Charlene Craig, Xi Robin Box, Alpha Sigma
Dr. Diane Jackman, Tau
- Designated for the Jackman Scholarship Fund Sally Fortenberry, Alpha Alpha Dr. Virginia Vincenti, Delta
Dr. Diana Watson-Maile, Gamma Epsilon
Dr. Martha C. Jenkins, Beta Delta Rebecca Taylor, Beta Pi Dr. Susan Smith Shockey, Gamma
- Designated for the Martha Combs Jenkins Scholarship Fund
in honor of Judy Russell Norma Pitts, Gamma

$500-$999 Carolyn Jackson, National Honorary,
AAFCS
The Columbus Foundation (CF)
- Designated for the Lillian P. Schoephoerster Richard Parnitzke
Scholarship Fund - Designated for the Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke
Scholarship

Cynthia Strickland-Lewis, Beta Mu

Susan Rickards, Lambda
- Designated for the Century Scholarship in memory
of Kayren Essenpreis

Irene Ott, Alpha

June Thomas, Beta Mu

In Memoriam

Name Chapter Date of Death

Dr. Carolyn Barnhart* Tau 11/9/2020
Melva Hess (age 102) Lambda 11/15/2020
Carolyn Joy Xi March 2019
Wilma Londot Gamma 12/31/2017
Dr. Rita Sutherland Purdy* Beta Lambda 11/24/2018
Dr. Bettie Stanislao Alpha Kappa 4/18/2020
Naida Fulton Tatman Gamma 11/4/2020

*Dr. Barnhart is a Past National President of Phi Upsilon Omicron
*Dr. Purdy is a Past Chair of the Phi U Educational Foundation and established the Sutherland/Purdy Scholarship Fund

2020-2021

SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS,
AND AWARDS RECIPIENTS

SCHOLARSHIPS Chappell/Sutherland/Purdy Forthun/Rust
Josephine Scherer, Beta Zeta Emily Leerhoff, Omicron
Margaret Drew Alpha
Olivia Brookshire, Alpha Alpha Josephine is seeking Emily is seeking a degree
a degree in Fashion in Family and Consumer
Olivia is seeking a degree Merchandising from Texas Sciences Education and
in Nutrition with an Christian University. Studies from Iowa State
Emphasis in Business from University.
Texas Woman’s University. “I hope to use my Fashion
Merchandising and General Business “Behind every great person is a teacher
“My professional goals degree to...pursue my career goals of who supported and believed in them, and
include working at a food production networking widely within the fashion I will be that teacher.”
company that gives a portion of its food industry...”
to families with food insecurity.” Mary Weiking Franken
Geraldine Clewell Theresa Schinkowitch, Nu
Bates Family Legacy Isabella Wagner, Gamma Iota
Alicia Fanning, Zeta Theresa is seeking a degree
Isabella is seeking a degree in Human Development &
Alicia is seeking a degree in Social Work from Point Family Studies from the
in Personal and Family Loma Nazarene University. University of Wisconsin-
Finance from the University Madison.
of Idaho. “I hope to empower those
with disabilities and their “It has always been my passion to
“I am wholeheartedly families to see all of their potential and serve children with disabilities, and
passionate for people and will pursue the hope of a world where they are seen as a school psychologist I would be
any avenue that will benefit those who as more alike than different.” uniquely positioned to advocate for this
are overlooked.” population...”
Closs/Parnitzke/ Clarke
Century/Challenge Mirasol Rangel, Beta Zeta Marty Bickett Frost
Sendy Argueta, Beta Zeta Kenzi Abbott, Beta Zeta
Mirasol is seeking a degree
Sendy is seeking a degree in Fashion Merchandising Kenzi is seeking a degree
in Dietetics from Texas and Strategic in Fashion Merchandising
Christian University. Communication from from Texas Christian
Texas Christian University. University.

“Understanding where “One of my goals as I embark on my “...I would like to use a
patients come from and learning about career is to promote diversity within the foothold in the fashion industry and the
the different foods eaten from their fashion industry in every sector.” power of public relations, to bring a
cultural background will allow me voice to underrepresented women…”
to make them feel as comfortable as
possible and offer nutritional counseling $95,000+ SFAS
without bias.” AWARDED

FOR THE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

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Golden Anniversary Margaret R. Hollenbeck Martha Combs Jenkins
Johanna Antonuccio, Theta Raelin Sorensen, Tau Sarah Michaels, Zeta

Johanna is seeking a degree Raelin is seeking a degree Sarah is seeking a degree
in Retail Merchandising in Early Childhood in Dietetics from the
and Fashion Product Education from the University of Idaho.
Development from Ohio University of Wisconsin-
University. Stout. “With a career in Dietetics,
I want to be able to pursue
“My dream come true would be to use “I have a passion for helping people and my passions of helping others better
my degree in fashion to work for a helping children grow...” themselves, working with food, and
fashion magazine.” promoting agriculture.”
Phyllis S. Howe
Golden Anniversary Caroline Allaback, Tau Treva C. Kintner
Acadia Pezzolesi, Beta Epsilon Margaret E. Zee, Zeta
Caroline is seeking
Acadia is seeking a degree a degree in Human Margaret is seeking a
in Human Development Development and Family degree in Apparel, Textiles,
and Family Relations from Studies from the University and Design from the
SUNY Plattsburgh. of Wisconsin-Stout. University of Idaho.

“I want to be a voice to “I made it my goal to eventually pursue “Years of doing field work
help individuals with special needs by a career in helping military families and outside...has made me realize the lack of
educating and motivating communities children through therapy.” functional outdoor women’s apparel for
and improving complex family women who work outside for a living.”
dynamics.” Phyllis S. Howe
Denise Benden, Epsilon Delores Kluckman
Golden Anniversary Emilee Bilharz, Omicron
Allie Rainer, Theta Denise is seeking a
degree in Early Childhood Emilee is seeking a degree
Allie is seeking a degree Education and Child in Family and Consumer
in Retail Merchandising Services from Montana Sciences Education &
and Fashion Product State University. Studies from Iowa State
Development from Ohio University.
University. “I want to inspire young students to
become lifelong learners by teaching “I love to educate students on the
“One thing I’ve learned from Phi them how to love learning.” essential life skills that will prepare them
Upsilon Omicron is that family and for their future lives.”
consumer sciences is a sector that is Phyllis S. Howe
essential to life...” Brianna North, Tau Members/Centennial
Emily Meyer, Omicron
Golden Anniversary Brianna is seeking a
Sophia Stellas, Beta Zeta degree in Early Childhood Emily is seeking a degree
Education from the in Family and Consumer
Sophia is seeking a degree University of Wisconsin- Sciences Education and
in Fashion Merchandising Stout. Studies from Iowa State
from Texas Christian University.
University. “An educator is such a crucial part of
a child’s life- teaching, guiding, and “Being able to teach the students basic
“I am eager to make shaping them...” life skills they will need to know as they
the production process in the fashion grow up in seven different content areas
industry better for the environment.” Jackman enlivens me.”
Sarah Nielsen, Beta Gamma
Tommie J. Hamner Past Presidents
Caitlynn Hewlett, Zeta Sarah is seeking a degree Jainah Lape-Wood, Alpha Sigma
in FCS Education from
Caitlyn is seeking a degree Minnesota State University Jainah is seeking a degree
in CFCS-Child & Youth Mankato. in Residential Property
Development from the Management from Ball
University of Idaho. “I aim to be someone State University.
young people can look up to, go to for
“My goal is to be in a help, and see to as a lifelong mentor.” “Being able to give back to
setting where I can counsel and work the community and network will help me
with families and children on an 17 further my future...”
individual basis...”
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(continued from page 17) Margaret Jerome Sampson Lillian P. Schoephoerster
Rebecca Maxwell, Beta Delta Helen Washington, Beta Omicron
Susan M. Rickards
Brittney Anderson, Zeta Rebecca is seeking Helen is seeking a degree
a degree in Dietetics in Fashion Merchandising
Brittney is seeking from Western Kentucky from SUNY Oneonta.
a degree in Early University.
Childhood Development “[This] is an opportunity
and Education from the “I want to become a for me to...address the
University of Idaho. healthcare expert that is able to...change negative impact from the fashion
the lives of those around them utilizing industry on the environment and
“I cannot wait to get into the classroom one of the most instinctive, natural individuals, one of the goals of Family
and start changing students’ lives.” actions known to man… eating.” and Consumer Sciences.”

Nell Bryant Robinson Margaret Jerome Sampson K. Virginia Seidel
Bruna Honorio, Gamma Iota Andrea Munguia, Beta Rho Rachelle Muenchow, Phi

Bruna is seeking a degree in Andrea is seeking a degree Rachelle is seeking a
in Dietetics from Idaho degree in Early Childhood
DNiaeztaerteicnsefUronmivPerosiintyt .Loma State University. Education from South
Dakota State University.
“I believe that proper “I hope to use my
nutrition is the most knowledge as a Registered “I will…[create] a
effective preventive medicine because, Dietitian to help other individuals and supportive community that will help the
through natural means, it is possible families fighting [diabetes].” children make their own decisions about
to introduce balance and long-lasting their well being and to attain the most in
health changes into one’s life.” Margaret Jerome Sampson life that they can.”
Brooke Tackett, Beta Delta
Margaret Jerome Sampson FELLOWSHIPS
Chloe Cecil, Beta Delta Brooke is seeking a degree
in Dietetics and Nutrition Candle
Chloe is seeking a degree from Western Kentucky Holly Cummings, Gamma Beta
in Hospitality Management University.
and Dietetics from Western Holly is seeking a Master’s
Kentucky University. “[This] has also sparked Degree in Nutrition from
my interest and passion in working with the University of Central
“I will use this scholarship people one day that have major food Arkansas.
to help pursue my dream of becoming a allergies or intolerances ...”
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.” “I want to be able to help
Margaret Jerome Sampson clients improve their health as well
Margaret Jerome Sampson Lucy Ward, Beta Epsilon as fight off disease through proper
J. Montana Keating, Zeta nutrition.”
Montana is seeking a degree in FCS Lucy is seeking a degree
in Nutrition from SUNY Geraldine Clewell
Education and Human Plattsburgh. Kennedy Navis, Tau
Development from the
University of Idaho. “I want to show children Kennedy is seeking a
that there is a real person Master’s Degree in Family
“Every day I get closer behind every one of their meals and Science from Concordia
and closer to my dream that person could even be a neighbor University, St. Paul.
of changing the world, one student at a because all ages are important in the
time.” food community.” “[It] is my goal to
educate individuals and families to
Margaret Jerome Sampson Sarah Pearce Sanders raise physically, psychologically, and
Marisa Lindsay, Beta Delta Deborah South, Alpha Alpha emotionally healthy children in various
Marisa is seeking a degree in Fashion socio-economic situations through a
Deborah is seeking a preventative approach.”
Merchandising from degree in Nutrition with an
Western Kentucky emphasis in Dietetics from
University. Texas Woman’s University.

“One of my biggest, long- “If one person makes
term goals is to take my healthy changes, it can
love of fashion and do something positive influence the whole family in the way
that will make a difference.” they eat, shop, and spend time together. I
would like to be part of that change.”

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Diamond Anniversary Hazel Hatcher
Selena Garcia, Gamma Beta Ka Yan Wong, Beta Zeta

Selena is seeking a Master’s Ka Yan is seeking a
Degree in Nutrition from degree in Nutrition
the University of Central Science from Texas
Arkansas. Christian University.

“Through my personal “[Nutrition] represents JOIN US FOR THIS
experience, I am able to testify to the an intersection between chemistry, AMAZING SERIES!
need for Hispanic dietitians...to help biology, and other sciences, which
adequately serve the nutritional needs of allows me to engage a diverse array The Phi U Executive Board and
the largest minority group in the United of interests in a coherent manner.” Chapter members will be hosting
States.” several Zoom events in various
Sarah Thorniley Phillips formats, from webinars to Q&A
AWARDS Kalia Lor, Tau sessions and hope chapters and
members will take the opportunity
Janice Cory Bullock Kalia is seeking a degree to engage and learn in this new
Rachel Seguin, Beta Zeta in Human Development virtual format!
and Family Studies
Rachel is seeking a degree from the University of These interactive sessions will
in Nutritional Science from Wisconsin-Stout. review various information that
Texas Christian University. benefit all Phi U chapter members.
“...being able to help others, and
“While I have the privilege especially those of the same ethnicity, WATCH FOR
to work as a healthcare when they need you the most creates a DETAILS ONLINE!
team member... I expect to connect with safe space...”
families to address their individual
concerns...” Lynne White Scheider
Teresa Patten, Epsilon
Shirley Noah Chase
Mary Rachel Gean, Beta Teresa is seeking a
Sigma degree in Dietetics
Mary Rachel is seeking and Exercise Science
a degree in Food & from Montana State
Nutrition/Dietetics from the University.
University of Tennessee at
“... [Healthcare] is more than just
Martin. knowing, but being able to interact
compassionately and empathetically
“...I am passionate about helping with patients.”
people live each day to the fullest by
establishing and maintaining a healthy
lifestyle.”

PHI U Whether you are a veteran advisor or
a novice, we can all benefit from ideas
TOOL BOX that are new to us. A Phi U Toolbox of
Successful Practices is the goal of a new
By Diana Watson-Maile, Gamma Epsilon, National Advisor Councilor committee. This Toolbox of bright ideas,
fundraising efforts, ceremony activities,
19 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].

CHAPTER NEWS
BETA DELTA
The Beta Delta Chapter at Western Kentucky
University held a virtual fall collegiate initiation
ceremony on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020.

Six collegiate initiates, and three faculty members
were in attendance.

Rebecca Maxwell, Chloe Cecil, and Abigale Wright
conducted the ceremony.

GAMMA NU IOTA ALUMNI

Gamma Nu Chapter at Loma Linda In early 2020, several Iota Alumni Chapter
University held their spring 2020 members provided handmade “diagnosis dolls”
initiation virtually. for hospitalized children as part of the “Become a
Buddy Builder” initiative.
In attendance was the executive board, The support program helps medical professionals
two advisors, and 17 new intiates. communicate regarding what is being done to
treat a child and where the treatment will be on
NATIONAL OFFICE his/her body.
Susan Kipp, Ruth Scott, Gale Brumett, and Sarah
On November 9, 2020, Mrs. Dottie Henry show off their “dolls.”
Salter was initiated virtually as a
National Honorary Phi U Member. NATIONAL BOARD

Dottie began working for Phi U at During the Phi U Virtual Recognition Event on October 1, 2020 outgoing President,
its national office in 2015, under the Robin Box, installed our newest Executive Board.
leadership of Executive Director, Along with S/F/A presentations, attendees had the honor to talk with Ms. Lou Nell
Melissa Martin, and is set to retire at McNece Rayner, a Phi U 50+ Year Member from Iota Chapter.
the end of 2020. Congrats, Dottie!
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our
first ever virtual ceremony!

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SAVE THE DATE

CONCLAVE 2022

SEPT 29 - OCT 1

COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSTED BY GAMMA ALUMNI CHAPTER

AT THE MARRIOTT COLUMBUS UNIVERSITY AREA

3100 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43202

TO BOOK CALL

1-844-216-1520 OR 614-447-9777

VISIT WWW.PHIU.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION

MEET THE PHI U TEAM
National Council

Jenifer Reader Kyle Roberson Bruce Cameron Diana Watson-Maile Katherine Uhde
National President National President-Elect Finance Chair National Advisor Councilor National Alumni Councilor

Kendyl Oliver Amy Richards Martha Rew Sandy Osborne
Region 1 Councilor Region 2 Councilor Region 3 Councilor Region 4 Councilor,
Region Councilor Chair

Brooklyn Sorensen Bentley Cunningham Lina Gonzalez Andrea Munguia Lynette Olson
Region 1 Collegiate Rep, Region 2 Collegiate Rep Region 3 Collegiate Rep Region 4 Collegiate Rep Educational Foundation Chair
National Collegiate Chair

Educational Foundation Board

Lynette Olson V. Ann Paulins Sally Fortenberry Susan Miller
Educational Foundation Chair Director, Chair-Elect Director Director

Bentley Cunningham Jenifer Reader Kyle Roberson
Collegiate Rep National President National President-Elect

National Office

Phi Upsilon Omicron

PO Box 50970
Bowling Green, KY 42102
270-904-1340
[email protected]

Melissa Martin Brad Golliher www.phiu.org
Executive Director Media Coordinator

Additional contact information can be found in the online directory at www.phiu.org

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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 Gamma Xi (2-4-2020) Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK
Gamma Alumni, Columbus, OH Omega (11-26-1937) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Gamma Lambda (9-16-2007) The University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Gamma Omicron (12-5-2020) Morgan State University, Baltimore, 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 Alumni, Fayetteville, AR Kappa (3-10-1923) Utah State University, Logan, UT
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