Phi Upsilon Omicron_The Candle_Fall 2022_Vol. 103 No. 2

THE CANDLE
JOURNAL OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON
Vol. 103 No. 2 • Fall 2022
FAMILY:
THE
FOUNDATION
& LEGACY
OF FCS

KARINA NAZE

NU CHAPTER -
UNIVERSITY OF
WISCONSIN-MADISON
HAZEL HATCHER
AWARD RECIPIENT

Phi Upsilon Omicron has contributed to my growing recognition of the need for family and community-
“ ”centered initiatives that value the unique voices that each member deserves to share.
- Karina Naze

PHOTO BY RAY PFEIFFER

CONTENTS
3 FROM THE PRESIDENT
THE CANDLE 4 “WHY PHI U” FOR ME!
Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron 5 2019-2021 PHI U ALUMNI
Vol. 103 No. 2
RESEARCH GRANT
Editor & Media Coordinator:
Brad Golliher 6 CONCLAVE CELEBRATIONS
7 HONORING 50 YEAR PHI U MEMBERS
[email protected] 8 PHI U COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT
9 2021-2022 PHI U EDUCATIONAL
Copyright 2022 Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc.
All rights reserved. FOUNDATION DONORS

Published in Spring and Fall by Phi Upsilon 10 CONCLAVE 2022 BUSINESS
Omicron, National Honor Society in Family
MEETING MINUTES
and Consumer Sciences, a member of the
Association of College Honor Societies. 11 2022 PROFESSIONAL PROJECT

Opinions expressed by authors are their own WINNERS
and do not necessarily reflect the policies of
13 RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Phi Upsilon Omicron. 14 2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIP,

“FAMILY: The Foundation & FELLOWSHIP & AWARD RECIPIENTS
Legacy of FCS”
17 MEET YOUR COLLEGIATE
is the theme for THE CANDLE
Fall 2022 through Spring 2024. REPRESENTATIVES

Send articles addressing this theme to: 18 LOCAL HONORARY PHI U MEMBERS
[email protected] 19 CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
20 CHAPTER NEWS
Other articles of professional interest, re- 21 NATIONAL OFFICE NEWS
search briefs, letters to the editor, and news 22 MEET THE PHI U TEAM

of chapters are also welcome.

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March 1, 2023.

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FROM PRESIDENT
THE

by Dr. Kyle L. Roberson, E-Chapter, National President

FAMILY: THE FOUNDATION
& LEGACY OF FCS

H ello, Phi U family! I want to grandchildren. Christina and I have been ​ Ellen Swallow Richards is the founder
start by introducing myself and married for two years and enjoy spending of Home Economics, which we now call
letting you know how much I appreciate time with our families. We love to travel Family and Consumer Sciences. She
this opportunity to serve you as the and do quite a lot to keep up with all the eloquently stated, “The quality of life
50th national president of Phi Upsilon kids! They are spread out between Texas, depends upon the ability of society
Omicron: National Honor Society in Washington state, Utah, and the Northern to teach it’s members how to live in
Family and Consumer Sciences. My name part of South Dakota. The two youngest harmony with their environment—
is Dr. Kyle Roberson, and I was initiated boys still live at home, and we stay very defined first as family, then the
into the Phi U family in 2012 with the Phi busy with them and their activities along community, then the world and its
Chapter of South Dakota State University. with the other kids and grandbabies who resources.” We can each be impactful if
Although I was a distance student, I was live in the Lubbock area. we model the behaviors we want to see
immediately welcomed into the Phi U ​ I have so many other families I in others. Be the light, encouragement,
family. My experiences and leadership would like to share about, but I want and support to those around you each
opportunities with Phi U only added to to save some of those stories for future and every day. Make some new family
my skill sets and paved the way for me to issues of The Candle. In my opinion, our members and join in the harmony of
find other rewarding opportunities within immediate past president, Jenifer Reader, optimizing our quality of life through
family and consumer sciences (FCS). I had a fantastic national theme, “Inspiring meaningful human connections. Let us all
am currently an assistant professor in the Others Through FCS Storytelling.” I want use family to elevate FCS.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education to continue her theme in
program in the College of Human conjunction with mine, I hope you have learned something
Sciences at Texas Tech University, “Family: The Foundation about me, and I look forward to getting
located in Lubbock, TX. I work with & Legacy of FCS.” I want to know more of my Phi U family during
my Tech family to help prepare the next to hear and read about my presidency and beyond. I want to end
generation of FCS educators and leaders, your families. Families on this note:
teaching undergraduate and graduate level are the cornerstones of our
courses. I am starting my third year at society and communities. I Work hard, Do good, Be faithful.
TTU and have enjoyed getting involved would like you to consider
with the local Phi U Omega Chapter. thinking outside the typical If you live by that creed and keep your
​ On a more personal note, I am married definition of family and families in the forefront of your thoughts
and have a beautiful, blended family consider all the people and actions, life will be much more
consisting of eight children and four who have been there for rewarding.
you, supported you, and guided you on
your life’s journey. Submit your family
stories or family research for publication
consideration in The Candle. Developing
human connections is how we develop
empathy and respect for others, and it is
how we start building a family. Whether
that family is your biological family, we
still need to work on those relationships
consistently, or extended family, work,
sports, church families, or a group of dear
friends; we have family all around us.

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“WHY PHI U” FOR !
ME

by Dr. Susan Miller, Gamma Gamma, President-Elect

I want to take this opportunity to Gamma Epsilon Chapter at ECU on our Gamma Gamma Chapter alongside
introduce myself and show “Why Phi March 5, 2000. The Gamma Gamma my colleague, Dr. Joanne Wong. Another
U” for me! As a traditional student, I was Chapter at the University of Central coincidence in my life was that it was the
initiated into the Phi Upsilon Omicron Oklahoma came to install our chapter at Gamma Gamma Chapter that installed
Honor Society in the Alpha Nu Chapter ECU. The following day when I arrived our chapter at ECU. In 2016, our Gamma
at Oklahoma State University on March at my office, the first thing I noticed was Gamma Chapter and several Phi U alums
5, 1974. I was not connected with Phi U my framed initiation card to find I was in the OKC Metro hosted Conclave, such
for some 15 years. Our family settled in initiated the same day some 26 years a rewarding experience, and we truly
Ada, OK, in 1989, and I started teaching earlier. What a coincidence, I thought! enjoyed having our Phi U friends visit us
in the public school and then at East in Oklahoma.
Central University, becoming involved “Why Phi U” for me is found in our
in the Oklahoma Association of Family purpose – “The purposes of Phi Upsilon I have worked with many outstanding
and Consumer Sciences. Through my Omicron are to recognize and promote students and colleagues over the past 34
connections in OAFCS, I got reinvolved academic excellence, develop qualities years as an educator; each has touched my
with Phi U and along with my colleague, of leadership by providing opportunities life in a special way. In addition, I have
Dr. Diana Watson-Maile, started the for service, and encourage lifelong served in various roles at both the local
learning and commitment to advance and national levels of the Phi Upsilon
family and consumer sciences and related Omicron Honor Society. Phi U holds
areas.” I am a lifelong learner and have a special place in my heart, and I look
committed myself to a career in higher forward to continuing to serve our honor
education by encouraging and helping society through my role as President-
students to be service leaders and achieve Elect. I certainly cannot do this alone and
academic excellence to ensure they will look forward to working with each of you
be successful employees in their chosen to see Phi U grow and flourish always!
careers and respectable citizens.

I am currently a professor of fashion
marketing at the University of Central
Oklahoma and serve as the co-advisor of

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PREVENTING ELDER FAMILY FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION: RISK AND PROTECTIVE
FACTORS WITHIN FAMILIES BY FAMILY-MEMBER POWER-OF-ATTORNEY AGENT

by Dr. Virginia Vincenti, Delta

decrease the likelihood of EFFE Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Development Model
occurring within a family. This Adapted to Understand Influences on EFFE

project involved mixed methods

that included a survey to collect

demographic and family dynamics

information followed by in-depth

interviews to gain clarity about

participants’ survey responses and

to provide them with an opportunity

to share their experiences related

to a relative being a power of

E lder family financial exploitation attorney agent for an older family
is a growing problem, exacerbated
by the COVID-19 pandemic and by member. As the project evolved
the aging of our population. The Phi U
National Alumni Research Grant has from exploring the family experience
been very helpful and appreciated. It
allowed continued work on our research around a relative being a power-of-
on elder family financial exploitation
(EFFE) to identify risks and protective attorney agent for an older family
factors, including influences within and
outside the family that can increase or member, to identifying risk and protective This grant allowed the research team
factors, we adapted Bronfenbrenner’s to get the last of 53 in-depth interviews
Bioecological Model of Development to transcribed and to pay a research assistant
prompt questions about influences on the who has helped us to be much more
family situation and to organize the coded productive than we would have been
transcript excerpts. without this help. This is a huge number

of interviews for a qualitative project,

but we needed enough surveys to be

able to analyze the survey data. We had

48 completed surveys and a total of 59

participants from 46 families.

The impact of this research has come

and continues to come from translating it

into education for the public and relevant

professionals who have a role in working

with older adults and their families. The

impact has taken the form of academic

publications in journals read by different

professionals and lay publications, event

exhibits, an Extension Bulletin http://bit.

ly/power-of-attorney-abuse, presentations

at academic conferences, community

group meetings, and training sessions for

specific groups of professionals.

For more information, you may
contact me at [email protected].

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CONCLAVE

CELEBRATIONS

2022 NATIONAL HONORARY MEMBER

GAYLA RANDEL

The Gamma Collegiate Chapter from The Ohio State University, proudly honored Mrs.
Gayla Randel as the 2022 Phi U National Honorary Initiate.

Mrs. Randel has been a practitioner, teacher and advocate of Family and Consumer
Sciences Education for over 37 years. Her work as a grade 7-12 classroom Family and
Consumer Sciences teacher and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
advisor spanned 20 years with students winning state and national recognition for
outstanding service and leadership.

Her career highlights include work at Kansas State University, as a state level FCS
administrator for the State of Kansas and most recently the State of Montana where she
focuses on creating strong partnerships for the Human Services, Hospitality and Tourism,
Education and Training and Visual Arts- Fashion, Apparel, and Interior Design career
clusters at the local, state, and national levels. This work and studies has directly addressed
the social- emotional wellness of adolescent populations through prevention education.

Along with her many nationally recognized acheivements, she has held numerous national
leadership positions and is presently Chair of the National FCCLA Board of Directors.

Congrats, Mrs. Gayla Randel, and welcome to the Phi U family!

2022 NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROJECT

BEDS & BOXES

BED BRIGADE & BUDDY BOXES

Bed Brigade is a community service project in Franklin County, OH, that builds and delivers
simple wooden frame beds for people who might be sleeping on the floor, on broken air mattresses,
on a couch, sharing a bed with siblings or parents, or may be experiencing homelessness.

Conclave participants decorated headboards, tied fleece blankets, and bundled donated bedding
linens.

In total, 35 foot and head boards were designed and painted, as well as 30 tied blankets were
completed by conclave attendees.

The Family Mentor Organization of Columbus, OH, created The Buddy Box Program to provide
food to children facing food insecurity on the weekends, when they do not have access to school
provided meals. A Buddy Box is a box filled with kid-friendly, nutritious, nonperishable food items
that are easy for children to eat or prepare on their own.

Funded by the Gamma Alumni, conclave attendees and Phi U supporters, also supported this effort
by donating items and money toward buying the food for the boxes.

In total, 200 Buddy Boxes were packed and donated by conclave attendees.

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2022 BACHTEL/HOLBROOK HONORING

COLLEGIATE ADVISOR AWARD 50 YEAR

MARTHA REW PHI U MEMBERS

ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER AT CONCLAVE 2022

2022 HELEN D. CHROMY Jan Bonner ____________________________ Gamma
Nikki Conklin _________________________ Gamma
ADVISOR CONCLAVE TRAVEL GRANT Marty Frost __________________ Iota / Beta Epsilon
Jo Ellen Helmlinger__________________ Gamma
DR.JOANNE WONG Fern Hunt _____________________________ Gamma
Jacqueline LaMuth __________________Gamma
GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER Rita Lane ______________________________ Gamma
Jeanette List __________________________ Gamma
2022 KAREN P. GOEBEL Katie Andrews Shelley ______________ Gamma
Gloria Weese __________________________ Gamma
CONCLAVE AWARD Betty Zimmer _________________________ Gamma

MASEN THORMODSGARD Recognized Virtually in 2020

NU CHAPTER Olivine Ritchey Kendall
Irene Ott

Lou Nell McNece Rayner
Susan Rickards
Madeleine Rose

Evelynne Bates Stoklosa

2022 COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT

PHI U ARTS COUNCIL WICHITA FALLS AREA, INC.

excerpt as written by Carol Sales, Alpha Alpha, CEO Arts Council

The Hot Shop Teen Glass Workshop organization. Now, please enjoy our Hot
Shot Glass video (link below).
The Arts Council WF Hot Shop Teen Glass Workshop partnered
with ARO to provide a hands-on glasswork experience for 40 It is a great honor to receive
students from regional high schools.

The students travelled to the Carlyn Ray Designs studio in Dallas Project installation: Wichita Falls Regional Airport recognition for the work that the Arts
to work with two types of decorative glass processes: glass Council is doing in bringing art to the
blowing and glass fusing. regional school students of North Texas.

Each student made a small blown glass piece which they kept.
The students also used frit and colored glass to create the 80
fused glass birds you see installed here. The installation was
completed by the Carlyn Ray team of expert glass designers.

Carlyn Ray Designs was founded in 2013 by Carlyn Ray, This honor is especially meaningful
an award-winning glass artist working in Dallas, Texas.

She specializes in site-specific glass coming from Phi Upsilon Omicron, an
art installations and is the founder

of ARO, giving her an opportunity organization that means a great deal
to share her passion for hands-on
STEAM education.

Art Reaching Out is a Dallas- to me. The students’ sculpture is now
based multi-disciplinary

program that seeks to involve installed at the Wichita Falls Regional
students in the creation of art

pieces for public display using Airport, and it is available for all to see.
a STEAM (Science, Technology,
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based approach. The Arts Council, with Phi Upsilon

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programs, is our Distance Learning Lab
lessons. This program came into existence schools. The Arts Council through our their hometowns and went on a Dallasseeks to involve students in the creation of art pieces for public
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PHI U EDUCATIONAL

2021-22FOUNDATION 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, 2021 - July 31, 2022.

$10,000-$24,999 Richard Parnitzke Myrna Shaw, Alpha
- Designated for the Closs/Parnitzke/Clarke - Donated in Memory of Margaret Potter, Past Chair of
Dr. Martha Bickett Frost, Iota Scholarship Fund the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation
- Designated for the Marty Bickett Frost Dr. Bruce Cameron, Delta
Scholarship Fund Evelynne Bates Stoklosa, Mu Dr. Kyle Roberson, E-Chapter
- Designated for the Bates Family Legacy Scholarship Dori Ann Nakahira, Beta Alpha
$5,000-$9,999 - Designated to the Alumni Research Grant Fund
Vivion Palmer, Chi
Dr. Karen P. Goebel, Nu Phi Upsilon Omicron would also
- Designated for the Karen P. Goebel Conclave Award Norma Pitts, Gamma like to thank those members
donating to the Honor Society
Harold Dickerscheid Jimmie Kay Falconer, Omega
- In memory of Jeanne Dearth Dickerscheid, Designated Diana and Craig Maile, Gamma Epsilon
for Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Fellowship Fund Charlotte Craig, Gamma - Designated for the Phi U Community Impact Grant
Tleana Sheets, Alpha Sigma
$1,000-$4,999 Lois Puskarich, Gamma Virginia W. Rennie, Alpha Mu
Dr. Amy Richards, Beta Sigma
Dr. Delores Kluckman, Phi Anne Reuther, Tau Sarah Tabb Henry, Iota
- Designated for the Delores M. Kluckman Elden Plue
Scholarship Fund Rebecca Taylor, Beta Pi - In Memory of Lenore M. Plue
Mary Nicholson, Alpha Phi
John H. and Charlotte Robinson Nancy Byleen, Xi Katie Shelley, Gamma
- Designated for the Nell Bryant Robinson Scholarship Martha Brinkman, Alpha Xi
Cynthia Strickland-Lewis, Beta Mu Nicolla Ross, Gamma
Dr. Martha C. Jenkins, Beta Delta Lila Eichelberger, Pi
- Designated for the Martha Combs Jenkins Daryl Byford, Beta Sigma Dr. Virginia Vincenti, Delta
Scholarship Fund Dr. Bruce Cameron, Delta
Bonnie Cox, Beta Zeta Kacy Markham, Beta Delta
Irene Ott, Alpha Ann Freese, Beta
Dr. Karol Blaylock, Beta Zeta
$500-$999
Linda Mona, Alpha
The Columbus Foundation - Designated for the Margaret Drew Alpha
- Designated for the Lillian P. Schoephoerster Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Fund
Lila Eichelberger, Pi
Carroll Tingle, Psi
- Designated for the Tommie J. Hamner Dr. Lynette Olson, Phi
Scholarship Fund
Robin Box, Alpha Sigma
Dorothy Teater, Iota
Beta Epsilon Chapter
$100-$499 - Designated for the Members Centennial
Scholarship Fund
Esther I. Hay, Alpha Chi
Doris Johnson, Alpha Delta
Ina L. Luadtke, Alpha Epsilon
- Designated in memory of Genevieve L. Clarke Mabel Levi, Psi

Susan Rickards, Lambda Colleen Carlson, Omicron
- Designated for the Susan M. Rickards
Scholarship Fund Holly Porrett, Pi

Tina Peter, Iota

Michele Marcinick, Gamma

In Memoriam

Name Chapter Date of Death

Judith K. Baumann Gamma, Iota 8/29/22
Ruth H. Duncan Iota 6/21/22
Margene Ortman Phi 12/20/20
Frances Sharp Rho
Ann Talley -
Nancy Townley Alpha Sigma 9/22/22
Gamma 8/20/20

CONCLAVE 2022

BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

BIENNIAL CONCLAVE | COLUMBUS, OH | OCTOBER 8, 2022

submitted by Melissa K. Martin, Beta Delta, Executive Director

Jenifer Reader, National President, called as presented on behalf of the National There was no unfinished business.
the 2022 biennial Conclave business Council was seconded and carried.
meeting of delegates to order at 8:39 AM New Business from National Council
Eastern Time and introduced the head Joyce Smith, local Conclave Committee
table and parliamentarian. She led the Member, presented the program Item #1
opening ceremony with delegates and committee report. Registered for Amy Richards, Bylaws Chair, addressed
non-delegates repeating in unison the Conclave were 96 members (44 collegiate the delegates and shared that over the
Creed of Phi Upsilon Omicron. members, 48 alumni members, and 4 last few years there have been a lot of
honorary members). Additionally, there changes from Covid, and we have been
At the podium and head table were were 5 guests and 10 non-registered forced to connect, communicate, and even
Jenifer Reader, National President, speakers. For the first time, attendees meet in new virtual ways. Phi U National
Melissa Martin, Executive Director, could register on-line and pay by credit Council needed to review the bylaws to
Diana Watson-Maile, National Advisor card for Conclave 2022. About half ensure we were staying up to date with
Councilor and Interim Region 4 paid by check and a third by credit card. advancing technology and practices
Councilor, Brooklyn Sorensen, Outgoing The balance was either complimentary utilized by our chapters. On July 21,
Region 1 Collegiate Representative, Kacy or university sponsored. The Conclave 2022, the proposed revisions to the Phi U
Markham, National Alumni Councilor, program had been distributed to Conclave Bylaws were distributed to members for
Bruce Cameron, Finance Chair, and attendees. Jan Bonner, Gamma Alumni review and consideration in accordance
Amy Richards, Region 2 Councilor Delegate, moved, and it was seconded to with the Phi U Bylaws, Article XIII. and
and Region Councilor Chair who also accept the Program Committee report and done so at least two- and one-half months
serves in the capacity of Chair of the adopt the agenda. The motion carried. in advance of the Conclave Business
Bylaws Committee. Ann Paulins, Gamma meeting.
Alumni, also served as Parliamentarian Melissa Martin, Executive Director,
for the Meeting. stated that the minutes of the Conclave The changes in the PROPOSED revised
2018 business meeting were previously Phi U Bylaws include:
Melissa Martin, Executive Director, read distributed to chapters, National Council, 1. Allowing for electronic or virtual
a roll call of Delegates. Present and the Educational Foundation Board and methods of meeting and/or voting.
entitled to vote were delegates from 14 were printed in the fall 2018 issue of THE 2. Changing the deadline for the national
collegiate chapters, 8 alumni chapters, CANDLE. Electronic copies had been officers’ ballot to be published in the
9 National Council members and one distributed to Conclave 2022 delegates. spring to coincide with the distribution of
voting delegate from the Phi Upsilon It was noted that Conclave 2020 was The Candle.
Omicron Educational Foundation. (There cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. and
were 5 alumni present not affiliated with Cynthia Jones, Beta Delta Alumni 3. Replacing the term Executive Board
an alumni chapter.) The motion made by Chapter Delegate, moved to accept the with Executive Council and better define
Bruce Cameron, National Finance Chair, minutes. The motion was seconded and its members.
to accept the credentials report of 32 passed.
members present and entitled to vote was Amy Richards presented a motion on
seconded and carried. Reports of officers were previously behalf of the Phi U Bylaws Committee to
distributed via Dropbox and made accept the proposed revised Phi U Bylaws
The standing rules for the business accessible to each Conclave 2022 document as distributed and presented
meeting were presented by Brooklyn delegate and non-delegate. A motion at the Conclave 2022 Business Meeting
Sorensen, Outgoing Region 1 Collegiate made by Bruce Cameron, National of Delegates. A second was not required
Representative and National Collegiate Finance Chair, to accept each officer’s as the motion came from committee and
Chair. The motion made by Kyle report as electronically distributed was carried.
Roberson, to accept the standing rules seconded and carried.

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Item #2 informed the delegates that we will be President Reader asked for volunteers
Jenifer Reader, National President, shared hosting a listening session via Zoom to the review the minutes. Ann Paulins,
with the delegation that National Council and distributing a survey to gather what Gamma Alumni, Jan Bonner, Gamma
had been presented with a request from members think about having FCS minors Alumni, and Zahra Cummings, Gamma
a Phi U Collegiate Chapter Advisor to eligible for Phi U membership. Gamma Collegiate Chapter, will review
include Family and Consumer Sciences the minutes.
(FCS) minors as eligible members to New Business from the Educational
join the honor society. The request was Foundation Announcements
brought before the National Council NONE NONE
Membership Eligibility Committee for
discussion and presented to the Conclave New Business from the Floor Lynette Olson, Foundation Chair, moved
2022 delegation. There was no discussion NONE to adjourn the Conclave 2022 Business
from the delegation. President Reader Meeting, and the motion carried.

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RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATIONS

African American Exploring Factors That Can
Eldercaregivers’ Perceptions Affect the Saving Behavior of
Seeking Nursing Care Facilities People Whose Age Ranges from
for Aging Family Members 45 to 59

Joyce Armstrong and Adrene Hill Zezhong Zhang and Lei Xu

Alpha Alpha, Texas Woman’s University Gamma, The Ohio State University

Innovations in Teaching Food Insecurity and the Student
Nutritional Biochemistry: Using Athlete
Drama as a Way to Engage
Student Learning Shalissa Tomkinson, Jenifer
Reader, Barbara Gordon, and
Amy Richards Natalie Christensen

Phi / Beta Sigma, The University of Beta Rho, Idaho State University
Tennessee at Martin
Family and Consumer Sciences
The Impact of Promoting Teacher, Parent, and Student
Family Literacy Through Perspectives on Quantity vs.
Parent-Child Reading Program Quality of Screen Time
Among Incarcerated Parents
and Their Children Melanie Schmitt, Karen L.Alexander,
Kyle L. Roberson, Cynthia L. Miller,
Kyle L. Roberson, Tristin andYuya Kiuchi
Campbell, and Dylan Hinkle
Omega, Texas Tech University
Phi/E-Chapter/Omega, Texas Tech University

NOT An Investigation of the Relationship between Differentiation, Trauma, and Therapy Progression through Bowen’s

PICTURED: Family System Theory by Lynn Reidinger - Gamma, The Ohio State University

2022-2023

SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS,
AND AWARDS RECIPIENTS

SCHOLARSHIPS Geraldine Clewell Marty Bickett Frost
Peyton Bork, Tau Savannah Denton, Eta
Margaret Drew Alpha
Jacqulyn Laycock, Beta Sigma Peyton is seeking a degree Savannah is seeking a
in Family and Consumer degree in Family and
Jacqulyn is seeking a Sciences Education Consumer Sciences
degree in Dietetics from the University of Education from Pittsburg
from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. State University.
Tennessee at Martin.
“I want to make sure I provide the best “[O]ne of my goals is to inspire my
“I have two long term education for my students, if that means students the same way I was inspired in
goals associated with becoming a RDN. running a student org, or continuing my the past. To achieve that goal I need to
First I would like to gain experience professional education.” make sure I am learning all there is to
with a variety of patients in a structured know about being a great FCS teacher.”
setting, preferably a hospital. . .[Then] Closs/Parnitzke/ Clarke
an entrepreneurship where plans for a Korin Hall, Tau Phyllis S. Howe
more personal and holistic approach Zahra Cummings, Gamma Gamma
to strengthen those through diet will be Korin is seeking a degree
established.” in Early Childhood Zahra is seeking a degree
Education from the in Fashion Marketing from
Century/Challenge University of Wisconsin- the University of Central
Kelly Jaimes, Beta Zeta Stout. Oklahoma.

Kelly is seeking a degree “As an aspiring educator, I have set “By helping small business
in Dietetics from Texas goals for myself to inspire creative reach their target audience through
Christian University. problem-solving techniques, critical aesthetically pleasing social media,
thinking skills, and a development of a websites and store front floor sets, my
“I understand that many strong and positive self-esteem in my business will help other businesses
individuals have anxiety students.” become more successful. . .”
towards hospitals and clinics, children
especially. I aspire to provide a warm, Forthun/Rust Phyllis S. Howe
welcoming environment to my patients Ciara DeLozier, Tau Kacey Eberhard, Beta Delta
so that they recognize that I am there to
help them.” Ciara is seeking a degree in Kacey is seeking a degree
Early Childhood Education in Interior Design from
Chappell/Sutherland/Purdy from the University of Western Kentucky
Gavin Silguero-Perez, Zeta Wisconsin-Stout. University.

Gavin is seeking a degree “Teaching young children “My main goal is to be able
in Apparel, is a passion of mine because I believe to create spaces that are sustainable,
Textiles and Design from in teaching and molding children environmentally friendly, welcoming,
the University of Idaho. appropriately into lifelong learners and and that are common shareable spaces
members of our society.” for people from any background, race,
“With being in Phi U for culture, sexuality, or walk of life.”
two years. . .I have realized I really want
to help others and build the community
anyway I can.”

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Phyllis S. Howe change the world.” adolescence, elderly individuals, or ones
Lindsey Fick, Tau dealing with obesity.”
Susan M. Rickards
Lindsey is seeking a degree Molly Nagel, Beta Zeta Margaret Jerome Sampson
in Early Childhood Special Jenna Cecil, Beta Tau
Education from the Molly is seeking a
University of Wisconsin- dual degree in Fashion Jenna is seeking a degree
Stout. Merchandising and in Dietetics from Eastern
Spanish and Hispanic Kentucky University.
“To provide [a positive, interactive, and Studies from Texas
inclusive] environment, I will encourage Christian University. “My ultimate career goals
engagement and participation from each are to work in oncology
student as well as provide a variety of “I am passionate about fighting injustice and conduct nutrition based cancer
learning styles and accommodations. . .” and creating clothing that is high- research. . .I will be able to combine my
quality, good for the planet, and made knowledge of dietetics with my passion
Jackman in an ethical environment that people for caring and helping people everyday
Rachel Walsh, Beta Omicron actually want to work in.” of my future career.”

Rachel is seeking a degree Nell Bryant Robinson Margaret Jerome Sampson
in Human Development Rebecca Harrop, Beta Zeta Jessica Mrosla, Beta Zeta
and Family Studies from
SUNY Oneonta. Rebecca is seeking a Jessica is seeking a degree
degree in Dietetics from in Dietetics from Texas
“My goal after college is to Texas Christian University. Christian University.
become a social worker or a therapist.
I want to help get people out of bad “I believe that by “Helping families or
situations and teach them positive skills becoming a Dietitian, I parents with children
to use.” will be able to impact people’s lives in a become healthier, safer, and more
positive way.” comfortable is a valiant goal in the field
Martha Combs Jenkins of family and consumer sciences, and
Claire Smith, Zeta Margaret Jerome Sampson that is what I strive to do.”
Heather Amaro, Gamma Beta
Claire is seeking a degree Margaret Jerome Sampson
in Apparel, Textiles and Heather is seeking a Raelene Malia Palmerton, Beta Zeta
Design from the University degree in Dietetics from
of Idaho. the University of Central Malia is seeking a degree
Arkansas. in Food Management from
“I am very interested in Texas Christian University.
pursuing a career in creating clothing “I have seen first-hand
for adaptive athletes.” the difference that better nutrition can “I hope to spark the joy
make on the the mind and body. I believe of nutrition and cooking
Treva C. Kintner nutrition education can significantly in. . .children, so that they go home and
Lauren Voigt, Omega improve people’s lives. . .” become comfortable in the kitchen while
learning to live a healthy lifestyle with
Lauren is seeking a degree Margaret Jerome Sampson their families.”
in Retail Management from Kaela Armstrong, Beta Rho
Texas Tech University. Margaret Jerome Sampson
Kaela is seeking a Alexis Setzer, Tau
“Although I would like to degree in Nutrition and
primarily focus on event Dietetics from Idaho State Alexis is seeking a degree
planning within the wedding industry, I University. in Family and Consumer
would love to include services for events Science Education from the
that colleges would be having as well “I want to use the latest University of Wisconsin-
as other family and consumer science evidence-based methods to help people Stout.
companies.” recover from eating disorders and,
hopefully, enjoy their life again.” “As a future educator, I believe real-
Delores Kluckman world experiences are primary, and I
Andrea Garza, Zeta Margaret Jerome Sampson want to make sure all my students are
Rachel Bryant, Beta Tau prepared for what the real world has to
Andrea is seeking a degree offer.”
in Child Development from Rachel is seeking a degree
the University of Idaho. in Dietetics from Eastern ( continued on page 16 )
Kentucky University.
“My goal is to change the
world through education. “The Dietetics Program to
. .I believe if a child has a good quality me is a program that offers
teacher right away and all the way help – whether that be to a new mother,
through their educational lives it can
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Sarah Pearce Sanders Diamond Anniversary and recreation into a vocation that
Rebecca Young, Beta Delta Elianna Paninos, Delta promotes new opportunities for playful,
de-stressing environments in which
Rebecca is seeking a degree Elianna is seeking a vulnerable children. . .and their families
in Nutrition and Dietetics Master’s Degree in Food can thrive.”
from Western Kentucky Science and Human
University. Nutrition from the Sarah Thorniley Phillips
University of Wyoming. Brian Kaye, Beta Zeta
“I plan to become an
author and consulting dietitian.” “[N]utrition provides the foundation Brian is seeking a degree
for health, and it is my intent to help in Food Management from
Lillian P. Schoephoerster cultivate health and prosperity wherever Texas Christian University.
Ellie Hafer, Zeta I end up.”
“. . .as I near the finish
Ellie is seeking a degree Presidents Research of my bachelor’s degree
in Apparel, Textiles and Jade Frederickson, Beta Zeta from TCU, I am looking to continue my
Design from the University career in feeding my local community
of Idaho. Jade is seeking a Doctoral and delivering exceptional customer
Degree in Agricultural and experiences. ”
“It is my goal to find a Extension Education from
way to reshape the apparel industry the University of Georgia. Lynne White Scheider
so that fashion is sustainable and still Sonya Stasiuk, Beta Zeta
accessible.” “My ultimate career
goal is to be an executive director at Sonya is seeking a degree
K. Virginia Seidel a nonprofit teaching farm focused on in Fashion Merchandising
Alexia Converse, Gamma Gamma delivering agriculture, culinary, and from Texas Christian
nutrition education to children of rural University.
Alexia is seeking a degree communities.”
in Family Life Education: “. . .I am looking for a
Marriage and Family from AWARDS company that keeps its planet and
the University of Central people in mind while continuing to
Oklahoma. Shirley Noah Chase contribute to the issue that the fashion
Melanie Schmitt, Omega industry has become.”
“The challenges of my childhood led
me to want to be the person who helps Melanie is seeking a 34
individuals through hardships.” Doctorate degree in
Family and Consumer GRADUATE &
FELLOWSHIPS Sciences Education UNDERGRADUATE
from Texas Tech
Candle University. STUDENTS
Sierra Weldon, Omicron WERE AWARDED
“My goal. . . was realized last summer,
Sierra is seeking a Master’s as I accepted the position of Texas $93,000+
Degree in Clinical Nutrition Tech Assistant Professor of Practice
from the University of in Family and Consumer Sciences IN SCHOLARSHIPS
Iowa. Education in addition to serving as FELLOWSHIPS
a content expert for The Curriculum & AWARDS
“I am interested in Center for Family and Consumer
becoming a certified intuitive eating Sciences.” FOR THE 2022-2023
counselor so I can better support the ACADEMIC YEAR
nutritional health of clients using a Hazel Hatcher
mind-body approach.” Karina Naze, Nu

Geraldine Clewell Karina is seeking a dual
Michele Butikofer, Beta Rho degree in Human
Development and Family
Michele is seeking a Studies and Health
Master’s Degree in Promotion and Health
Nutrition from Idaho State Equity from the University
University. of Wisconsin-Madison.

“I plan to continue doing “In the future, I hope to pursue
nutrition education in my community certification as a Child Life Specialist to
through private practice, hopefully work with families in hospital settings,
focusing on pediatric cases. It is my goal bringing my passions for music, art,
to emphasize on food allergies. . .”
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upbringing and the opportunities of leadership provided to Go to www.phiu.org and login
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MALIA PALMERTON Phi Upsilon Omicron is
a certified member of the
BETA ZETA, TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Association of College Honor
MAJOR: FOOD MANAGEMENT
Societies.
Being a part of Phi U has given me numerous leadership
opportunities, and I look forward to continuing to grow as an
individual and leader. It is an honor to be serving as the Region
3 Collegiate Representative for Phi U, and I will do my best to
represent this region and the Beta Zeta Chapter well.

Region 4 Collegiate Rep

KAELA ARMSTRONG

BETA RHO, IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
MAJOR: DIETETICS

Growing up, I didn’t realize how much the Beta Rho chapter did
for our community. Now that I am a part of it, I feel so honored
to work with the organization that helped meet my needs as
a kid. I really love what we do and look forward to making a
positive impact on the lives of those in my community for years
to come. I am forever a part of Phi U.

MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR COLLEGIATE REPS CAN
BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.PHIU.ORG/MEET-THE-TEAM

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LIFETIME LOCAL HONORARY
ALUMNI!
PHI U MEMBERS
More than 1,087 Phi Upsilon
Omicron members have invested Gamma Gamma Chapter
in the honor society by paying the
Joanne Wong, Ph.D.
lifetime alumni fee when the University of Central Oklahoma
annual alumni mailing came Assistant Professor, Human Environmental Sciences
Edmond, OK
to their mailboxes.
Tau Chapter
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
Dr. Deanna Schultz
The lifetime fee payment is a University of Wisconsin-Stout
one-time payment of $350 or $125 Interim Associate Dean, Program Director, and Professor
College of Education, Hospitality, Health & Human Sciences
per year over three years. Menomonie, WI

HOW DO I JOIN? Lambda Chapter

It’s easy! You can join those Erin O’Leary
making an investment in the West Virginia University
honor society by paying the lifetime Classroon Teacher, WVU Laboratory School
fee using the annual mailing form Morgantown, WV
sent to your home or the one in
Nikki Cavalier
The Candle. West Virginia University
Director CSEDW, Diversified Assessment and Therapy Services
Contribute online by visiting Morgantown, WV
www.phiu.org/give to learn more.
Alpha Delta Chapter
WHAT DO I GET?
Stephanie Hubert
A lifetime of connections, University of Arkansas
opportunities for Alumni Awards Instructor, (THES)-AFLS-Human Environmental Sciences
Fayetteville, AR
and Fellowships, creating a
legacy and a chance to support the Beta Epsilon Chapter

honor society that provided you Jorunn Gran-Henriksen, MS, RD, DPD
with so much throughout your SUNY Plattsburgh
Director Associate Professor and Chair, Dept. of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
college career. Plattsburgh, NY

Your lifetime membership comes Lolita Kincade, PhD
with a three year subscription to SUNY Plattsburgh
The Candle for only $10 to be Chair of the Dept. of Human Development & Family Relations
Plattsburgh, NY
paid every three years!
Gamma Nu Chapter
Phi U wants to especially recognize
our newest lifetime members: Lesley Ann Foster-Nicholas, Dr. PH
Loma Linda University
These members completed payment of the Assistant Professor, Dept. of Nutrition & Dietetics
Lifetime Alumni Fees during 2021-2022: Loma Linda, CA

Nicolla Ross, Gamma 18
Susan Turgeson, Gamma Alpha

CHAPTER
SPOTLIGHT

IOTA ALUMNI

Iota Alumni Chapter welcomed Michelle Clouse, Family Consumer Science (FCS) Education
Program Director at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), to its meeting in September.
Ms. Clouse, who is completing her doctorate at Utah State University, presented the program
entitled, “Current Status and Future of Family and Consumer Sciences Education Programs – Focus
on EKU’s FCS Ed Program.”
The EKU program was suspended for three years and re-established fall semester 2021. She reported
on enrollment, curriculum updates, and plans to propose an FCS teaching minor in addition to the
FCS major and minor tracks. Members were interested in the renewal of the program which serves
the central and eastern Kentucky regions.

PHI ALUMNI

In January, Phi Alumni Chapter hosted a community puzzle tournament. The
Puzzle Tournament had two catergories, a Family Division that consisted of four
people completing a 400-500 piece puzzle; and an Adult Division where a four
person team completed a 750-1,000 piece puzzle.
The tournament was expanded to include a community service component and
participants from the Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program (BCYMP)
that matches school-aged children with a caring adult. Six youth mentoring teams
participated in the 2022 tournament along with 11 adult teams and two family
teams.
An article appeared in the local Brookings Register in the “Have You Heard”
section promoting the puzzle tournament.

LEADERSHIP,
SERVICE &

RECOGNITION:

BECOME PART OF THE
PHI U CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT

Get ready, be inspired, and determine what project,
activity, or service your chapter has conducted that can

be recognized in the Phi U Chapter Spotlight.

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CHAPTER NEWS

BETA DELTA ALUMNI

Beta Delta Alumni Chapter bestowed the Romanza O. Johnson Outstanding
Citizenship Award to Gloria Carrico.
Gloria is currently an adjunct faculty member at Western Kentucky University.
She has been published in the international magazine, Sew Beautiful, and placed
first place in a national design contest sponsored by the Singer Sewing Machine
Company.
Gloria creates “Flower Fairy” arrangements and delivers them to neighbors, shut
ins, and those who are nursing home residents. She started this project during spring
2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Beta Delta also bestowed the Outsanding Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni
(FACS) Award to Annessa Chumbley.
Annessa graduated from WKU with a B.S. in Dietetics and is an award winning
RD Nutritionist, tv & video host, lifestyle expert, and national spokesperson for the
power of life-giving food.
She fulfills her love for nutrition and community by volunteering to fight hunger
and to help feed the homeless in her hometown. Her work has inspired countless
people to live healthy.

BETA IOTA

Beta Iota Chapter, from Southern University, in Baton Rouge, LA, was reactivated during
a virtual ceremony in September 2022, under the leadership of advisor, Dr. Kenyetta
Nelson-Smith.
The chapter and its newest members were initiated in a virtual initiation hosted by Phi U
President, Jenifer Reader, and other members of the Beta Rho Chapter from Idaho State
University.

YOUeCHAPTER !
WANTS
Throughout the country, we have many alumni who are not involved in a local
Phi U alumni chapter but still want to connect with each other. And now, no
matter where you live, an eChapter can always be close by. Using Facebook,
this chapter is easy to access to connect with other alumni and share information
in yet another avenue for Family: The Foundation & Legacy Of FCS!

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Contact Brooklyn Sorenson at [email protected]

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NATIONAL OFFICE NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS AND AJOMINAZUISNGFOSRERTIHEISS!
WELCOME TO THE NEWEST
AND RETURNING MEMBERS OF These interactive virtual sessions
THE PHI UPSILON OMICRON will review various information that
NATIONAL COUNCIL! benefit all Phi U chapter members.

REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE A Previous sessions can be found on
NEW OR VETERAN ADVISOR, Phi U’s YouTube channel.
WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH
YOU! STAY TUNED FOR THE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR
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PROVIDE AN INFORMAL AND
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QUESTIONS, SEEK ADVICE, AND TELL OUR STORIES TO
HELP US ALL ACHIEVE #FCSSUCCESS!

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MEET THE PHI U TEAM
National Council

Kyle L. Roberson Susan Miller Bruce Cameron Diana Watson-Maile Kacy Markham
National President National President-Elect Finance Chair National Advisor Councilor National Alumni Councilor

Sarah Angne Alfaro Amy Richards Martha Rew Mary Gengler
Region 1 Councilor Region 2 Councilor, Region 3 Councilor Region 4 Councilor
Region Councilor Chair

Brandon Walker Chris Roofe Malia Palmerton Kaela Armstrong V. Ann Paulins
Region 1 Collegiate Rep Region 2 Collegiate Rep Region 3 Collegiate Rep, Region 4 Collegiate Rep Educational Foundation Chair
National Collegiate Chair
* ex officio without vote

Educational Foundation Board

V. Ann Paulins Sonya Meyers Sally Fortenberry Corine Carr
Educational Foundation Chair Director, Chair-Elect Director Director

Chris Roofe Kyle L. Roberson Susan Miller
Collegiate Rep National President National President-Elect
* ex officio without vote

National Office

Phi Upsilon Omicron

PO Box 50970
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Melissa Martin Jamie Sona Brad Golliher www.phiu.org
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Additional contact information can be found in the online directory at www.phiu.org

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ROSTER OF ACTIVE CHAPTERS

Region 1

Alpha Omega (2-15-1964) Miami University, Oxford, OH Region 3
Alpha Phi (4-30-1960) Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Alpha Pi (4-1974) Queens College, Flushing, NY Alpha Alpha (1-22-1938) Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Alpha Sigma (4-28-1956) Ball State University, Muncie, IN Alpha Nu (2-11-1950) Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Alpha Sigma Alumni, Muncie, IN Alpha Upsilon (4-30-60) Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Alpha XI (4-26-1952) Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH Beta Upsilon (4-14-1973) Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Beta Epsilon (5-13-1967) SUNY-College at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY Beta Xi (11-20-1970) Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
Beta Epsilon Alumni, Plattsburgh, NY Beta Zeta (2-9-1968) Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Beta Omicron (4-4-1971) SUNY-College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY Beta Zeta Alumni, Fort Worth, TX
Gamma (5-22-1915) The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Eta (7-3-1920) Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Gamma Alumni, Columbus, OH Gamma Gamma (5-20-1984) University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
Gamma Alpha (10-9-1982) University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI Gamma Xi (2-4-2020) Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK
Gamma Lambda (9-16-2007) The University of Maryland, College Park, MD Omega (11-26-1937) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Gamma Omicron (12-5-2020) Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Lambda (11-24-1923) West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Lambda Alumni, Morgantown, WV
Madison Area Alumni, Madison, WI
Mu (12-22-1923) Buffalo State, SUNY, Buffalo, NY
Nu (5-24-1925) University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Omicron (6-5-1926) Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Rho (6-6-1929) University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
Rho Alumni, Columbia, MO
Tau (4-29-1933) University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI
Tau Alumni, Menomonie, WI
Theta (7-30-1921) Ohio University, Athens, OH
Toledo Area Alumni, Toledo, OH

Region 2 Region 4

Alpha Beta (3-2-1940) Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS Alpha (2-10-1909) University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Alpha Delta (5-8-1943) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Alpha Alumni, St. Paul, MN
Alpha Delta Alumni, Fayetteville, AR Beta (11-14-1914) North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Beta Delta (5-14-1966) Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY Beta Alpha (2-21-1965) University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
Beta Delta Alumni, Bowling Green, KY Beta Gamma (1-22-1966) State University of Minnesota-Mankato, Mankato, MN
Beta Iota (2-8-1969) Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA Beta Psi (5-16-1981) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona,
Beta Lambda (4-20-1969) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
Pomona, CA
Blacksburg, VA Beta Psi Alumni, Pomona, CA
Beta Mu (4-25-1969) Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA Beta Rho (4-15-1972) Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Beta Sigma (4-22-1972) University of Tennessee-Martin, Martin, TN Beta Rho Alumni, Pocatello, ID
Beta Tau (3-4-1973) Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY Delta (11-27-1915) University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Chi (5-16-1936) University of Georgia, Athens, GA Epsilon (5-5-1917) Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Gamma Beta (5-13-1983) University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Gamma Iota (11-5-2004) Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Gamma Beta Alumni, Conway, AR Gamma Nu (5-17-2012) Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Gamma Mu (6-1-2012) The Art Institute of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Kappa (3-10-1923) Utah State University, Logan, UT
Iota (2-26-1922) University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Phi (5-19-1934) South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Iota Alumni, Lexington, KY Phi Alumni, Brookings, SD
Psi (12-11-1936) University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Xi Alumni, Lincoln, NE
Psi Alumni, Tuscaloosa, AL Zeta (5-22-1918) University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Upsilon (5-10-1934) Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Electronic Alumni Chapter (2012) www.facebook.com (Phi Upsilon Omicron
Revised Spring 2022 Alumni Electronic Chapter)

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___ Lifetime Alumni Fee $350 (one-time charge) _____ to be given to the

___ Lifetime Fee Payment Plan $125 a year for 3 years Educational Foundation.

___ Community Impact Grant Donation

___ My Additional Gift of _____ to be given to Phi U, Inc. Your Gift To Phi U is Tax Deductible.

Total Amount ______________ Method of Payment: Check ____ (payble to Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc) Credit/Debit Card ____

Name on Card __________________________________________ (Visa ____ Discover ____ MasterCard ____ Amerian Express ____ )
Card # ________________________________________________ V-Code ___________ Exp Date ___________
Signature ____________________________________________________________________ Date ___________

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