Phi Upsilon Fall 2018 Candle_Vol. 99 No. 2_FINAL

THE CANDLE
JOURNAL OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON
Vol. 99 No. 2 • Fall 2018

2018CONCLAVE NOELLE
DUKER
NATICK, MA
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SCHOLARSHIP,
FELLOWSHIP,
AWARD RECIPIENTS

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“ Let the light of our mission help each of us to go out into our
schools, our industries, and our communities and strengthen
”and inspire a sense of unity… -Noelle J. Duker, Beta Zeta

CONTENTS
3 FROM THE PRESIDENT
THE CANDLE 4 PHI U FRIENDSHIPS: MY FAVORITE
Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron
Vol. 99 No. 2 ALUMNI MEMBER BENEFIT

Editor & Media Coordinator: 5 COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT
Brad Golliher 6 BACTHEL/HOLBROOK ADVISOR

[email protected] AWARD: DR. SANDRA OSBORNE

Copyright 2018 Phi Upsilon Omicron Inc. 7 FLORENCE FALLGATTER ALUMNI
All rights reserved.
AWARD: DR. MARTHA COMBS JENKINS
Published in Spring and Fall by Phi Upsilon
Omicron, National Honor Society in Family 8 2018 NATIONAL HONORARY

and Consumer Sciences, a member of the INITIATE: DR. JULIANA F.W. COHEN
Association of College Honor Societies.
9 PHI U EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Opinions expressed by authors are their own
and do not necessarily reflect the policies of DONORS 2017-18

Phi Upsilon Omicron. 10 SISTER, LEND A HAND
11 HONORING OUR 50 YEAR MEMBERS
“Our Light Shines Brighter Together 15 CONCLAVE 2018 BUSINESS MEETING
in Service and Leadership”
MINUTES
is the theme for THE CANDLE
Fall 2018 through Spring 2020. 16 2018-19 SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP

Send articles addressing this theme to: AND AWARD RECIPIENTS
[email protected].
21 2018 PROFESSIONAL PROJECT
Other articles (“Of Professional Interest”),
research briefs, letters to the editor and news WINNERS

of chapters are also welcome.

The deadline for the Spring 2019 issue is
March 1st, 2019.

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FROM PR ESIDENT
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By Robin Box, Alpha Sigma, National President

Robin Box, Alpha Sigma, to our professions, to our communities, membership and have been professionally
National President and to our homes. It represents “truth” as active in FCS or an “allied field.”
we implement professional ethics in our
T he Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc. historical family and consumer sciences Why Phi U?
pin is used in our 2018-2020 professions. Whether we are students,
National Program of Work faculty, business leaders, or community “Phi Upsilon Omicron is organized
theme logo. The ring around the originally leaders, or whether we remain as a unit exclusively for charitable, educational,
designed pin symbolizes the “family at our universities, or we have spread and scientific purposes.” As we engage
circle.” The Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc. our wings under the umbrellas of related with one another, we form a lasting
pin symbol represents our society’s “aims, units, we shall abide by “the virtues for bond of friendship as we carry out our
ideals, and ambitions.” The candle with which our violet stands.” purposes. As we reflect upon these
the diamond flame represents the “light of purposes, we realize that together, we
the home.” “The purposes of Phi Upsilon are better. Together, our light shines
Omicron are to recognize and promote brighter. Together, we impact our
Who is Phi Upsilon Omicron, academic excellence, develop qualities of communities through our professional
Inc.? leadership by providing opportunities for program of work (Professional Project).
service, and encourage lifelong learning Our light shines brighter in service and
We are. We are the members, and commitment to advance family and leadership. I challenge you, the members
officers, advisors, and alumni. We are consumer sciences and related areas.” of Phi Upsilon Omicron, to make your
students; we are professionals. We are Our areas include, but may not be limited light shine brighter. I challenge you to
members of collegiate departments, to, family and consumer sciences (FACS) team up with one another, officers and
businesses, and the community. general and FACS education, interior members, collegiate and alumni chapters,
We represent closeness, intimacy, design, hospitality, food management, chapters and departments, chapters and
devotedness, friendship, and togetherness. nutrition, dietetics, apparel design, the community. I challenge you to thrive
Our colors are “yellow, symbolizing fashion merchandising, residential in the Phi U family circle. I challenge
light, and white, symbolizing honor and property management, family studies, you to let your light shine! Our light
integrity.” Our flower is the violet which personal finance, child development, and shines brighter together in service and
represents the “faithfulness which in us child life. As stated in our bylaws, our leadership.
shall abide.” Faithfulness to each other, collegiate members
are selected on the
following: exhibits
the potential
for professional
and community
leadership,
demonstrates a
spirit of service,
and exemplifies
character through
personal integrity
and professional
attitude. Alumni
members are
invited into
membership whom
have demonstrated
qualities of

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PMHUI FYRFIEANVDOSRHIITPSE:

ALUMNI MEMBER BENEFIT

MEMBER GUIDE By Jenifer Reader, Beta Rho, President-Elect

Anticipate the changes in your W hat is YOUR favorite Phi opportunities
life! Keep your address current U alumni member benefit? • Continued service and leadership
so as to keep up-to-date on Phi U Why do alumni members opportunities

news and activities. continue active membership in Phi U • Diversity: Phi U professionals are

HOW TO MAKE AN after graduating out of their collegiate unique because we practice in a wide
ADDRESS CHANGE
chapters? There are many benefits to variety of professions throughout the
Go to www.phiu.org and contact
us via message in the contact tab. alumni membership, but MY favorite field of FCS and related areas
Please type “Update Information”
benefit is my Phi U friends! Phi U • Staying connected through The
in the subject line or email
changes to [email protected]. offers many opportunities to develop Candle (Have you seen The Candle
You can also call 270-904-1340.
those friendships, but one of the best online yet?)
Parents: Your student may
continue to receive The Candle at opportunities is Conclave. • Flexibility in membership: The
the home address on file. Please
It was fun to see Phi U friendships E-chapter offers opportunities to
encourage them to update their
records. being nurtured at Conclave 2018. I was participate from anywhere, even if you

HOW TO SUBMIT excited to see my long-time friends don’t have a physical alumni chapter
TO THE CANDLE
that I met at Conclaves in Dallas, nearby
Send all news and photos to
[email protected]. All submissions Minneapolis, Savannah, Lexington, • Financial benefits: fellowships,
become property of Phi U and are
subject to editing. Please include Boise, and Oklahoma City. I was also awards, and grants (Have you heard

the name of your chapter, as excited to make new friends in Boston, about the new Community Impact
well as full names and chapters
of inviduals in the photo (with but I have to say my favorite new friend Grant?)
their permission). Photos must
be 1 MB (1,024 KB) or larger to is Benjamin Franklin! • Dues are only $25/year (Did you

ensure print quality. Cultivating my own Phi U know? You can now pay your dues

Phi Upsilon Omicron is friendships is wonderful, but I also love online!)
a certified member of the
Association of College Honor experiencing the feeling at Conclave

Societies. of “new” and “old” friendships For questions or more information about

developing between my fellow Phi U alumni membership, contact the Phi U

members. I also enjoy seeing those National Office at [email protected].

types of friendships grow between

alumni and collegiate

members whose chapters

collaborate outside

of Conclave. Phi U

friendships are nurtured

in many ways through the

opportunities provided by

alumni membership.

Other Friendly Zeta chapter members nurturing their
Benefits of Phi U friendships on the way to Boston
Alumni Membership:
• Collaboration between
alumni and collegiate chapters
• Networking opportunities
• Professional development

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ONEPWPAOLURMTNUI PNROIJTECYT
THE PHI UPSILON OMICRON COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT

P hi U alumni members are doing communities. but they are just a few ways in which
great things! National Council wants to recognize Phi U members can make an impact in
The Spring 2018 issue of their communities! What ideas do you
The Candle is filled with examples of alumni members who are doing great have?
community projects completed by Phi U things! We understand the passion
members that are making an impact and involved in our desire to serve. We also We look forward to receiving your
demonstrating leadership through service recognize the challenges associated with applications! For more information
in their communities. implementing leadership through service about the Community Impact Grant,
projects when resources are limited. please contact Jenifer Reader at
Why do we spend so much The Community Impact Grant is a new [email protected].
time participating in these types of funding opportunity for alumni members
community projects? Sue Whitaker from to help them with these types of projects. Jenifer Reader, Beta Rho,
the Alpha Sigma alumni chapter shares Community Impact Grant Details: President Elect
her thoughts: “When I retired in 2010
people asked, ‘What are you going to do • Amount: $250
with your time?’ Well, life hasn’t been • Application Deadline: May 1st
leisurely coffee time in the mornings • Applicants must be current Phi
and two-hour lunches (unless volunteer U alumni members (current alumni
related), but rather 7:00 a.m. and evening members have paid the annual alumni
meetings. I had decided that whatever dues of $25).
I did would in some way continue to • Eligible projects are community
improve the lives of families, children, service efforts that are above and beyond
and the community.” work required for employment or for a
graduate degree/program.
I believe it is in our nature as • Preference will be given to
members of Phi U to want to “improve projects that are NOT part of a collegiate
the lives of families, children, and Phi Upsilon Omicron chapter project.
the community”, as Sue says. Our Examples of potential community
organization provides opportunities impact projects can be found on the
for service and encourages chapters Phi U website.These examples are
to participate in projects that make provided by National Council members
an impact in the lives of those in our to give ideas about potential projects,

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

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

By Diana Watson-Maile, Gamma Epsilon, Region 3 Councilor & Region Councilor Chair [email protected].

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BACHTEL/HOLBROOK ADVISOR AWARD

SANDRA OSBORNE, PH.D.

EPSILON COLLEGIATE CHAPTER ADVISOR

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

T he 2018 Bachtel/Holbrook support for veterans in the Bozeman, Bozeman. The Epsilon chapter initiated
Collegiate Advisor Award Montana, community. The local a community-wide donation drive which
was presented to Dr. Sandra chapter designed and implemented a resulted in both monetary donations, as
well as more than 850 pounds of items
Osborne, the Epsilon Collegiate Chapter community walk on the MSU campus that were distributed directly to the
area’s homeless youth. According to
Advisor at Montana State University, raising over $500 in donations for Post Sierra Smith, Dr. Osborne was always
there to provide support, encouragement,
during the awards banquet at National 14 of the American Legion Auxiliary. and ideas to ensure this truly needed
service was delivered successfully.
Conclave in Natick, Massachusetts, in Working with Post 14, which represents
During 2017, the Epsilon Chapter
September 2018. Osborne has served more than 6,500 veterans who live in celebrated 100 years of Phi Upsilon
Omicron at Montana State University
in her capacity as advisor for Epsilon Gallatin County, the chapter planned whose chapter was chartered in 1917.
Consequently, under the leadership of
since 2003 beginning her tenure in this an educational event including the Dr. Osborne, the Epsilon chapter hosted
the Centennial event for all current and
capacity 10 years after being initiated walk, presentation of colors, a rifle alumni members of the Epsilon chapter.
The event included reflections of the
into the Epsilon chapter herself. In exhibition drill, a photo booth, raffles, many accomplishments of the chapter
and its members, campus visits of
her nomination the chapter stated, and information tables. During the historic buildings with significance to
the chapter, and time to peruse the many
Dr. Osborne “continually provides event, the chapter members also scrapbooks and professional projects
dating back to the 1900s. In conjunction
objective insight, shares her wisdom distributed information about veterans with the Centennial celebration, Dr.
Osborne established the Phi Upsilon
and encourages strong leaders within to the local community. Sierra Smith, Omicron Student Activities Fund to
offer support to collegiate members
the chapter, and she always has the best former president of the Epsilon chapter and the expenses related to attendance
at Conclave, initiation dues, costs
interests of the chapter and its members at MSU, stated in her nomination that associated with professional projects,
and chapter activities. Alumni and
at heart.” Dr. Osborne attended every meeting friends can contribute to this fund
through the Department of Health and
Under the leadership of Dr. Osborne, and provided consistent support and Human Development at MSU.

the Montana State University Epsilon guidance for the chapter to ensure that It is not surprising that Dr. Sandra
Osborne was nominated for the National
chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron was they were meeting the requirements Phi Upsilon Omicron Advisor Award
by the Epsilon Collegiate and Alumni
recognized as the National Award necessary to succeed in planning such a Chapters. She is the perfect example of
the criteria for this award:
winner for their professional service large-scale project. Rick Gale, the board
• Must be both an active Phi U
projects in both 2016 and 2017. The chair for the local chapter of Vietnam

2017 service project, titled “Serving our Veterans of America commented

Veterans One Step at a Time”, involved that, “the support for veterans in this

raising awareness and providing community is incredible…And this is

another example.”

Epsilon chapter

also won the 2016

national award for

their project called

“Creating Warmth for

our Youth Legacy by

Fostering the Light of

the Home Tradition.”

This project, which

raised awareness

about homelessness in

America, also brought

Sandra Osborne, Ph.D. with Jenifer Reader, National attention to local
President-Elect at Conclace 2018 homeless youth in

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member as well as a Collegiate Chapter MARTHA COMBS JENKINS
Advisor at the time of the nomination;
FLORENCE FALLGATTER
• The nomination must identify
specific accomplishments of the chapter ALUMNI AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
under the advisor’s leadership; and
By Melissa Martin, National Executive Director
• The nomination must identify
demonstrated excellence by the advisor. I t was an honor and great privilege Professional Program of Work Chair,
It is with great honor and privilege that to recognize Dr. Martha Combs 1986-88, National President, 1988-90,
the National Council and the National Jenkins as the 2018 Florence National Counselor, 1990-92, and Co-
Educational Foundation of Phi Upsilon Fallgatter Distinguished Service Chair of the 2000 Phi U Conclave- just
Omicron recognize Dr. Sandra Osborne Award recipient during the recognition to name a few of her Phi U offices.
for her outstanding accomplishments banquet at Conclave 2018 held in
and her dedication to Phi Upsilon Natick, MA. The award was created Dr. Jenkins was awarded the
Omicron and the Epsilon Chapter at to recognize an outstanding effort National Phi U Collegiate Advisor
Montana State University. to a qualified alumni member of Phi Award twice for her outstanding
Upsilon Omicron for fulfilling personal commitment and service to Beta Delta
Do you know a Phi U advisor and professional goals which promote Chapter. Her impact is far reaching
who meets these criteria? If so, you the purposes of family and consumer and well beyond what could be listed
are encouraged to make the effort sciences. The requirements include in this article. Dr. Martha Jenkins
to nominate them to be recognized 10 years of employment or volunteer exemplifies what it means to lead
for their contributions. Collegiate activities. Dr. Jenkins is a professor, through service. She sees the potential
chapters, individuals, or groups are Emerita, at Western Kentucky in everyone she meets and the impact
welcome to submit a nomination. University. She received her B.S. from our profession can make on the world
These are accepted year round but must Western Kentucky University, her M.S. around us.
be postmarked by November 1 to be from Louisiana State University, and
considered for that specific year. Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. I am reminded of a quote Ziad
She was instrumental in establishing Abdelnour once said, “True leaders
See the Phi Upsilon Omicron web the Beta Delta Chapter at WKU and don’t create followers, they create
page for the application form. has been recognized for numerous more leaders.”
leadership and service awards. In Thank you, Dr. Jenkins for a lifetime
Sandra Osborne receives award from Sally 2007, she received the AAFCS Wiley- of service!
Fortenberry at Conclave in Natick, MA Berger Award for Volunteer Service
which recognizes outstanding effort Martha Jenkins and Ann Beth Presley at
in volunteer capacity to improve the Conclave 2018 in Natick, MA
well-being of others. Dr. Jenkins was
recognized for her selfless public
service in South Central Kentucky and
was the 2012 Jefferson Award Winner
as well.

She is a champion for family and
consumer sciences and a lifelong
educator and supporter of Phi U. Her
active service is evident at the local and
national level of our organization. Dr.
Jenkins served as District II Councilor
and National Council Member from
1980-85, Co-Chair of the 1982 Phi
U Conclave, Educational Foundation
Board of Directors from 1986-
1992, National President-Elect and

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2018 NATIONAL

HONORARY INITIATE

DR. JULIANA F.W. COHEN

“ You are being a leader every time you are making
”someone else’s life better. -Dr. Juliana Cohen

A t Conclave 2018 in Natick, nutrition including school-based cognitive functioning.  Prior to coming
Massachusetts, Phi Upsilon interventions, child/adolescent health to Harvard, Dr. Cohen was an ORISE
Omicron was beyond pleased to and development, health disparities, and Policy and Science fellow at the Centers
initiate a remarkable national honorary nutrition policies.  She currently has a for Disease Control and Prevention in
member. K01 Mentored Research Scientist the Division of Nutrition and Physical
Development Award from the National Activity.
Juliana F.W. Cohen is Assistant Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine
Professor in the Department of Health the influence of quick-service restaurants Congratulations Dr. Cohen,
Sciences at Merrimack College and on children’s diets.  Her research also and Welcome to Phi U!
Adjunct Assistant Professor in the focuses on innovative strategies to
Department of Nutrition at the Harvard encourage the consumption of healthier Dr. Cohen with Tau Chapter Members who
T.H. Chan School of Public Health. school foods, the impact of school- conducted the initiation ceremony
She received her Doctor of Science based nutrition policies on children’s
degree in Nutrition with a concentration consumption of competitive foods
in Public Health Nutrition from (e.g. vending and à la carte snacks),
Harvard University. Dr. Cohen has and the association between diet and
broad research interests in pediatric
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PHI U EDUCATIONAL

2017-18FOUNDATION 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, 2017 - July 31, 2018.

$5000-$9,999 $100 - $499

Mr. Harold Dickerscheid Anonymous Dorothy Rowland Carole Makela, Nu
- In Memory of Jean Dearth Dickerscheid, Designated for the - Designated for the Tommie Jean - In Memory of Jean Dearth Carolyn Jackson, AAFCS,
Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Fellowship Fund Dickerscheid, Designated for National Honorary
Hamner Scholarship Fund the Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Dori Ann Nakahira, Beta
$1000-$4999 Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc. Alpha
- In Memory of Jean Dearth Fellowship Fund Frances Gailey, Beta
Dr. Karen P. Goebel, Nu Dickerscheid, Designated for the Beta Nu Chapter Omicron
- Designated for the Karen P. Goebel Conclave Award Fund - Designated for the Mary Weiking Jane Huxtable, Alpha Rho
Dr. Delores Kluckman, Phi Past Presidents Scholarship Fund Stacy Lamb
- Designated for the Delores M. Kluckman Scholarship Fund Norma Pitts, Gamma Franken Scholarship Fund - In Memory of Dr. Jeff Jenkins,
John H. and Charlotte Robinson - In Memory of Jean Dearth Dr. Sally L. Fortenberry, Designated for the Martha Combs
- Designated for the Nell Bryant Robinson Scholarship Fund Dickerscheid, Designated for Alpha Alpha Jenkins Scholarship Fund
Pamela Dickerscheid the Jean Dearth Dickerscheid - In Memory of Past President Gamma Alumni Chapter
- In Memory of Jean Dearth Dickerscheid, Designated for the Linda Mona, Alpha
Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Fellowship Fund Fellowship Fund Virginia Felstehausen - Designated for the Margaret
Dr. Martha Jenkins, Beta Delta Susan Rickards, Lambda Nancy Byleen, Xi Drew Alpha Fund
- In Memory of Dr. Jeff Harlin Jenkins, Designated for the - In Memory of Jean Dearth Vivienne Kreer, Pi Beta Epsilon
Martha Combs Jenkins Scholarship Fund Dickerscheid, Designated for Richard Parnitzke - Designated for the Members/
Xi Chapter the Jean Dearth Dickerscheid - Designated for the Closs/ Centennial Scholarship Fund
Alpha Delta Chapter Robin Box, Alpha Sigma
Dr. Martha Bickett Frost, Iota Fellowship Fund Parnitzke/Clarke Scholarship Fund
- Designated for the Marty Bickett Frost Scholarship Fund Dr. James & Margie Ann Freese, Beta Phi Upsilon Omicron
McMullen Ms. Merievelyn Stuber, would also like to
$500-$999 - In Memory of Jean Dearth Alpha Sigma thank those members
Dickerscheid, Designated for Mabel P. Levi, Psi donating to the
The Columbus Foundation (CF) the Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Merrell Rogers, Psi Honor Society
- Designated for the Lillian P. Schoephoerster Scholarship Fund Esther Hay, Alpha Chi
Dorothy Teater, Iota Fellowship Fund Rebecca Lovingood, Gamma Dr. Sally L. Fortenberry,
- In Memory of Jean Dearth Dickerscheid, Designated for the Donald & Rita Davis Lois Puskarich, Gamma Alpha Alpha
Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Fellowship Fund - In Memory of Jean Dearth Norma Pitts, Gamma - In honor of Executive Director,
Annette D. Searfoss Dickerscheid, Designated for Margaret Whatley, Chi Melissa Martin
- In Memory of Jean Dearth Dickerscheid, Designated for the the Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Dr. Kathleen Lodl, Xi Bruce Cameron, Delta
Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Fellowship Fund Vivion Palmer, Chi
Dr. Lynette Olson, Phi Fellowship Fund Charmaine Kneevers, Tau
Dr. Diane Jackman, Tau Don & Jane Guy Myrna Shaw, Alpha
- Designated for the Jackman Scholarship Fund - In Memory of Jean Dearth - Designated for the Mary Weiking
Beta Delta Alumni Chapter Dickerscheid, Designated for
- In Memory of Dr. Jeff Jenkins, Designated for the Martha the Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Franken Scholarship Fund
Combs Jenkins Scholarship Fund Dr. Mary Franken, Tau
Fellowship Fund - Designated for the Mary Weiking
Margaret Whatley, Chi
CDR Bradley T. Borden Franken Scholarship Fund
- In Memory of Jean Dearth Betty Fuller, Nu
Dickerscheid, Designated for Dr. Diane Smathers, Iota
the Jean Dearth Dickerscheid Rebecca Berryhill, Omega
June Thomas, Beta Mu
Fellowship Fund Mary Martha Melia, Rho
Dr. Claire J. Lehr Rebecca L. Taylor, Beta Pi
- In Memory of Jean Dearth
Dickerscheid, Designated for
the Jean Dearth Dickerscheid

Fellowship Fund

In Memoriam

Name Chapter Date of Death

Rose Schueller Campbell Eta 1/1/17
Dr. Shirley Noah Chase (Phi U Executive Secretary, 1991-98) Rho 8/4/18
Bonnita Farmer Beta Psi 7/19/17
Edna Foster Lambda ---------
Allagene Mason Beta 7/26/17
Beatrice Marie May Nu 7/15/18
LaRayne Wahlstrom Xi 7/17/18

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LEND A

SISTER,HAND
By Noelle J. Duker, Beta Zeta
F acebook COO and author of of mid-level managers, 25% of senior
the ground-breaking book management executives, 20% of board According to a study by the Harvard
“Lean In” Sheryl Sandberg positions, and only 6% of CEOs in Business School, “43% of highly
qualified women with children are
wrote, “When women work together, we American companies. This statistical leaving careers or off-ramping for a
period of time.” That is nearly half of
accomplish amazing things” (Sandberg, disparity between the female presence the female workforce leaving before
retirement to satisfy the full-time
2013). Though she wrote this in 2013, in senior management roles and the demands of family and motherhood.
It is valid to question how much of
Sheryl Sandberg’s statement has even female presence at the top of industry this percentage was due to a lack
of a supportive environment in the
more relevance leadership is a workplace. In 2018, this lack of peer
support in the workplace is quickly
today. The Phi staggering 70%. changing for the better. Women are
standing up for their rights and the
Upsilon Omicron Why? Why are rights of their sisters across industries
and disciplines. Collaboration and
charge at initiation women in the respect across disciplines on the basis
of ideology for the sake of diversity is
to its members United States becoming the norm in corporate culture,
and this change is happening because
implies the same struggling to rise women have remembered that each of
us has no greater ally than her fellow
need for solidarity to the leadership women. We are stronger when we
stand together. As celebrated actress and
– to carry our light of their chosen women’s rights activist, Nicole Kidman
so perfectly wrote in a letter for Porter
into the world fields? One of the magazine, “More than ever, I am aware
of the need to support and celebrate
and to inspire and most prominent each other. I like to believe I am part of
a global support group network of 3.4
strengthen others. reasons for women billion.” As members of Phi Upsilon
Omicron, we are charged to carry forth
I believe this not rising for the the light of friendship into the world. Let
the light of our mission help each of us
charge has unique leadership in their to go out into our schools, our industries,
and our communities and strengthen and
relevance to the field is one that inspire a sense of unity and sisterhood
amongst our peers both now and in the
cultural challenges is not commonly future. (References continued on pg. 21)

faced by women acknowledged or Photograph by Ms. Erin Hill, senior
photography major at TCU
today. discussed: isolation.

It is well Female business

documented leaders are usually

that women Noelle J. Duker, surrounded by and
have historically Beta Zeta Chapter, competing with their
struggled to rise Texas Christian University male counterparts

to the leadership throughout their

of any and every corporate careers

industry around the world despite their and rarely encounter other female

growing presence in the workforce over leaders on their assent to positions of

the last several decades. As of 2017, leadership. This cultural reality can

women make up 39.289% of the global lead to a sense of isolation for female

labor force, and female employment professionals from their peers leading

is on the rise in nearly every country. to a “lone wolf” or “every woman for

However, despite women making up herself” mentality.

well over a quarter of the global labor This lone wolf mentality can be very

force and nearly half of the American discouraging to professional women

labor force, there remains a great causing them to lose confidence in their

gender disparity in leadership positions work, not compete for promotions,

across industry sectors. Women in the and even eventually leave their careers

United States make up roughly 36% when personal life demands increase.

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HONORING OUR

50 YEAR MEMBERS
By Katherine Uhde, Omicron, Alumni Councilor

P hi Upsilon Omicron members was the Stoughton High School Teacher LIFETIME ALUMNI!
are members for life. At every of the Year in 1991 and was a Top 10
Conclave, all 50-year members American Association of Family and More than 1,077 Phi Upsilon
Omicron members have invested
are recognized for a life of leadership Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Teacher of in the honor society by paying the

through service. New 50-year members the Year in 2002. Jeanne is married with lifetime alumni fee when the
annual alumni mailing came into
receive a certificate of achievement and a six children, five grandchildren and six
their mailboxes.
presentation of their accomplishments. great grandchildren. Jeanne says, “Family
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
Cindy Miller, M.S., was initiated and consumer education has been a loved
The lifetime fee payment is a
into Alpha Sigma Chapter at Ball State profession with its contributions meaning one-time payment of $350 or $125

University in 1965. She earned her more to me each year.” per year over three years.

Bachelor of Science degree in Home Doris Belton, M.S., was initiated into HOW DO I JOIN?

Economics from Ball State and later went Mu Chapter at SUNY Buffalo State It’s easy! You can join those
making an investment in the
on to earn a Master of Science degree. in 1952. She earned her Bachelor of honor society by paying the lifetime
fee using the annual mailing form
Cindy has taught home economics at Ball Science and Master of Science in Home sent to your home or the one in

State for over 30 years and taught more Economics. Doris taught home economics The Candle.

than 20 unique courses including one for for 12 years and worked as the Associate You can also contribute online at
www.phiu.org. Click “Give”
male students only. She was Educational Director of Home Economics Education and enter password Give17.

Director for a women’s health agency and at the New York State Department of WHAT DO I GET?

a speaker at several women’s conferences. Education. She was the Bureau Chief of A lifetime of connections and a
chance to support the honor society
She is married 55 years with two children Occupational Education and a recipient of
that provided you with so much
and six grandchildren. Cindy says, “Phi U several awards for her service to the State throughout your college career.

is a terrific professional organization, and of New York. Doris was married for over Your lifetime fee comes with a
three year subscription to
I am proud to be a member.” 60 years. She has a daughter, a son-in-law, The Candle for only $10!

Jeanne Schwass-Long, CFCS, was and two grandchildren. Doris says, “Home Phi U wants to especially recognize
our newest lifetime members:
initiated into Tau Chapter at the University economics is much more than cooking
Dr. Duane Whitbeck, Eta
of Wisconsin-Stout in 1968. She earned and sewing. It provides professional Evelynne Bates Stoklosa, Mu
Beverly Rhodenbaugh, Gamma
her Bachelor of Science degree from UW- development, scientific challenges, and a Elizabeth Inyang, Gamma Lambda

Stout and her Master of Science degree professional comradery like none other.”

from UW-Madison. Jeanne taught home To these and all 50-year members,

economics for 29 years. She advised the thank you for a lifetime of leadership,

Future Homemakers of America – Home service, and scholastic and

Economics Related Occupations Club professional excellence.

(FHA-HERO) and Students Against If you or anyone you know have

Destructive Decisions (SADD). She had or will have a 50-year anniversary

of Phi Upsilon Omicron

membership, please contact

the Phi Upsilon Omicron

National Office or Katherine

Uhde, at

[email protected].

From left to right: Jeanne
Schwass-Long, Doris Belton, and

Cindy Miller

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PHI UPSILON OMI

CONCLA
NATICK, MA

ICRON NATIONAL

AVE 2018
SEPT 27 - 29

CONCLAVE

2018 PROFESSIONAL
PROJECT
For the 2018 Professional

Project at Conclave, attending
members created blankets to pass
out to the homeless at Pearl Street
Cupboard & Café at Park to keep

them warm in the harsh winter
months in Massachusetts. A total
of 52 blankets were “sewn” for
The United Way of Tri-County.

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CONCLAVE 2018 BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Biennial Conclave
Natick, MA - September 29, 2018
Michelle Toews, National President, called the 2018 biennial Conclave business meeting of delegates to order at 9:30 a.m. She led the opening

ceremony with delegates and non-delegates repeating in unison the Creed of Phi Upsilon Omicron.
At the podium were Michelle Toews, National President, Melissa Martin, Executive Director, Robin Box, President-Elect, Diana Watson-Maile,

Region 3 Councilor, who also served in the capacity of Chair of the Bylaws Committee, Jenifer Reader, Region 4 Councilor and incoming
President-Elect, and Ann Paulins, Chair of the National Council Finance Committee. Ann Paulins, Theta Alumni, also served as Parliamentarian

for the Meeting.
Melissa Martin, Executive Director, read a roll call of Delegates. Present and entitled to vote were delegates from 18 collegiate chapters, 9
alumni chapters, 11 National Council members and one voting delegate from the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation. (There were 9
alumni present not affiliated with an alumni chapter.) The motion made by Michelle Toews, National President, to accept the credentials report
of 39 members present and entitled to vote was seconded and carried. It was announced that Beta Sigma Chapter at the University of Tennessee-

Martin had reactivated since the last Conclave.
The standing rules for the business meeting were presented by Michelle Toews, National President. The motion made by Diana Watson-Maile, to

accept the standing rules as presented on behalf of the National Council was seconded and carried.
Karen McGrail, local Conclave Committee Member, presented the program committee report. Registered for Conclave were 116 members
(55 collegiate members, 51 alumni members, 3 emerging professionals, 1 national honorary, and 6 guests). The Conclave program had been
distributed to Conclave attendees. Robin Box moved, and it was seconded to accept the Program Committee report and adopt the agenda. The

motion carried.
Melissa Martin, Executive Director, stated that the minutes of the Conclave 2016 business meeting were previously distributed to chapters,
National Council, the Educational Foundation Board and were printed in the fall 2016 issue of THE CANDLE. The Electronic Alumni Chapter

Delegate moved to accept the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.
Reports of officers were previously distributed via Dropbox and made accessible to each Conclave 2018 delegate and non-delegate. A motion

made by the Alpha Sigma Chapter Delegate to accept each officer’s report as electronically distributed was seconded and carried.
There was no unfinished business.

New Business from National Council
Diana Watson-Maile, who served in the capacity as Chair of the Bylaws Committee, presented two motions from National Council. These bylaws
changes were updates made to reflect the current position of Media Coordinator for Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc., which is a contract position. There

was no discussion, and the motions carried. The updated bylaws will be on the Phi Upsilon Omicron website and are available upon request.
Diana Watson-Maile, Region 3 Councilor, presented the new Advisor Toolbox. Current resources and examples were reviewed, and members

discussed where the “toolbox” would be located on the Phi U website.
Jenifer Reader, Region 4 Councilor and incoming President-Elect, introduced the new “Phi Upsilon Omicron Community Impact Grant” which is
available to alumni members. This funding opportunity was established to provide financial support for projects that improve the lives of families,

children, and the community. Reader went on to review the application process and requirements. This will be made available on the Phi U
website as well. Discussions followed by members.
Business from the Delegates

Karen Goebel, Nu Alumni Chapter, presented to the delegation the request for the new “Guide for New Members Booklet” to be available in
print form in addition to the digital copy. Discussions followed by members. Jessica Askins, Region 3 Collegiate Rep., proposed that the printed
booklet be available for purchase via the chapter supply order form. Sally Fortenberry, National Advisor Councilor, moved that Phi U, Inc. make
the printed version available on the order form to be ordered at the chapter’s discretion. The motion was seconded and passed. These will soon be

available, and the purchase price will be determined by National Council.
Members went on to discuss the resources available in the secured login section of the Phi U website and which documents require protection.

Passwords were also reviewed. It was reiterated that new initiate information can and should now be submitted electronically via the Phi U
website.

New Business from the Educational Foundation
Susan Rickards, Chair of the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation, stated that Phi U scholarship, fellowship, and award applications
are now available on-line in an electronic form. The Foundation has recently revised their method of accounting from Cost Basis to the Fair
Market Value Method. The Foundation’s spending policy is now based on a three-year average of a fund’s FMV. Susan shared that the change has

resulted in many award amounts increasing for the next year!
Announcements

Michelle Toews, National President, requested volunteers to review and approve the business meeting minutes. The following committee
members were appointed: Katie Uhde, Alumni Councilor, Susan Kipp, Iota Alumni, and Kyle Roberson, Electronic Alumni.

Jenifer Reader, Region 4 Councilor and incoming President-Elect, thanked Michelle Toews for her contribution to establish the Phi Upsilon
Omicron Community Impact Grant.

Following announcements, the Conclave 2018 Business Meeting was adjourned.
Melissa Martin - Executive Director

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2018-2019

SCHOLARSHIPS Lutheran Campus Ministry. After plans to pursue a career as a physician
completing her degree work, Kyla plans where she will fight obesity, diabetes,
CHALLENGE to pursue a career as a teacher helping heart conditions through diet, exercise,
Shawna Aud, Beta Delta, Western students build skills they can use in life and patient education.
Kentucky University and a career that brings them happiness.
SUSAN M. RICKARDS
Shawna is pursuing a Nicole Preder, Tau, University of Erin Brembs, Beta Epsilon, SUNY
Bachelor’s Degree in Wisconsin-Stout Plattsburgh
Nutrition and Dietetics.
She is also a member Nicole is pursuing a Erin is pursuing a
of the Student Dietetic Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree in
Association, Food in Dietetics. She is Nutrition. After completing
Education and Allergy Support Team, also a member of the her degree work, Erin
and the Mahurin Honors College. After Stout Student Dietetics plans to pursue a career
completing her degree work, Shawna Association. After as a Physician’s Assistant
plans to pursue a career as a Registered completing her Bachelor degree work, researching children’s cancer and how a
Dietitian that empowers, enlightens, Nicole hopes to use her experience proper diet can aid in prevention and or
and stregthens her clients to become to pursue a career in pediatric health a cure using natural remedies and diet
their best and healthiest selves through focusing on family practice and changes.
nutrition support and guidance. promoting team work for a healthier
family lifestyle. MARGARET R. HOLLENBECK
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Michele Butikofer, Beta Rho, Idaho
Kalley Bergstrom, Tau, University of Brenda Weber, Phi, South Dakota State University
Wisconsin-Stout State University
Michele is pursuing a
Kalley is pursuing a Brenda is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Bachelor’s Degree in Early Dietetics. She is also a
Childhood Education. Childhood Education with member of the Dietetics
She is also a member of DSU Co-op. She is also a Club and Modern
the Aspiring Educators of member of Kappa Delta Woodmen of America
Wisconsin and the Lutheran Pi, the CFFA/AgEd Club, among others. After completing her
Campus Ministry. After completing her and the Student National Education degree work, Michele plans to pursue
degree work, Kalley plans to pursue a Association. After completing her a career as a Registered Dietitian
career as a teacher focusing on the social, Bachelor degree work, Brenda plans specializing in Oncology and/or
emotional, and academic goals of her to use her passion for working with Pediatrics where she hopes to supply her
students by providing the knowledge and younger children in an elementary patients with the necessary tools relating
resources to empower and motivate her school environment. to food, health, and home needs they will
students. use for a lifetime.
CENTURY
Kyla Bergstrom, Tau, University of Shelby Bonnemier, Beta Gamma, MEMBERS/CENTENNIAL
Wisconsin-Stout Minnesota State University-Mankato Allison Chisholm, Beta Delta, Western
Kentucky University
Kyla is pursuing a Shelby is pursuing a
Bachelor’s Degree in Bachelor’s Degree in Food Allison is pursuing a
Family and Consumer and Nutrition with an Bachelor’s Degree in
Sciences. She is also emphasis in Pre-Medicine. Nutrition and Dietetics.
a member of the Stout She is also a member of She is also a member
Association of Family the Pre-Medical Club and of the Student Dietetic
and Consumer Sciences, the Aspiring a Mayo Clinic Hospital volunteer. After Association and the
Educators of Wisconsin, and the completing her degree work, Shelby Food Education and Allergy Support

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SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS,
AND AWARDS RECIPIENTS

Team. After completing her degree MARTHA COMBS JENKINS in Child Development by opening a
work, Allison plans to pursue a career Lucero Galvan, Beta Epsilon, State childcare center and also traveling to
as a Dietitian, and use her first-hand University of New York at Plattsburgh other countries to help children who lack
experience with Type 1 diabetes to work nourishment and educating parents on
with children and families affected by Lucero is pursuing a how to implement health, safety, and
childhood diabetes educating parents and Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition into their family.
children on ways to properly manage Human Development and
the disease with the knowledge and Family Relations and Latin SARAH PEARCE SANDERS
understanding needed to reduce the risk American Studies. She is Molly Grell, Phi, South Dakota State
of diabetes related complications such as also a member of Project University
heart disease. Connect, Club de Español, Newman Molly is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree
Association, and many others. After
PAST PRESIDENTS completing her degree work, Lucero in Family and Consumer
Taylor Costello, Alpha Sigma, Ball State plans to pursue a career as a high school Sciences Education.
University guidance counselor where she plans to She is also a member of
touch the community by helping others Student National Education
Taylor is pursuing a achieve their goals even though they Association, Alpha Lambda
Bachelor’s Degree in might not have the resources necessary. Delta Honor Society, and
Fashion Merchandising. the Golden Key International Honor
She is also a member DELORES KLUCKMAN Society. After completing her degree
of the Phi Theta Kappa Mariah Garza, Alpha Sigma, Ball work, Molly plans to pursue teaching
International Honors State University showing each student how the material
Society. After completing her degree can relate to real-life scenarios, laying
work, Taylor aspires to enter the fast- Mariah is pursuing a out tangible examples for students
paced fashion industry and work Bachelor’s Degree in introducing them to careers and life
to improve the quality of life for Child Development & skills in the areas of nutrition, human
individuals, families, and communities Family Studies. She is development and family studies, design,
and empower them to manage the also a member of the and financial planning.
challenges of the our diverse society. Family and Child Student
Organization, the Mortar Board Senior PHYLLIS S. HOWE
CHAPPELL/SUTHERLAND/PURDY Honor Society, and the Society for Jacklyn Johnston, Delta, University of
Noelle Duker, Beta Zeta, Texas Collegiate Leadership and Achievement. Wyoming
Christian University After completing her degree work, Jacklyn is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree
Mariah plans to obtain a career which
Noelle is pursuing a allows her to be of service and a positive in Family and Consumer
Bachelor’s Degree in light in other people’s lives and develop Sciences. She also serves as
Fashion Merchandising. relationships between individuals, a cake decorating instructor
She is also a member communities, and their environment. at her local county 4-H.
of the Fashion Group After completing her
International, ITAA. After TOMMIE J. HAMNER bachelor work, Jacklyn
completing her degree work, Noelle Ashley Gibson, Gamma Gamma, plans to pursue a master’s degree in
plans to meld her professional experience University of Central Oklahoma either family and marriage therapy or
with the knowledge she has gained Ashley is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree school counseling where she hopes to
through her studies to aid her in working help families grow stronger and learn to
for the fashion industry. in Child Development. She work through difficulties.
is also a member of the
Advocates for Children and
Families. After completing
her degree work, Ashley
plans to pursue a career

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(Continued from page 17) Blades Figure Skating. After completing Helen Prebys, Beta Zeta, Texas
her degree work, Hallie hopes to give Christian University
Teresa Patten, Epsilon, Montana State individuals an optimal quality of life by
University providing the resources and relationships Helen is pursuing a
necessary to make informed decisions Bachelor’s Degree in
Teresa is pursuing a for their health. Fashion Merchandising.
Bachelor’s Degree in She is also a member of
Exercise Science. She MARGARET JEROME SAMPSON Girls on the Run, Gamma
is also a member of the Nikki Lockard, Gamma Beta, Phi Beta sorority, and
Food Resource Council University of Central Arkansas the TCU Catholic church choir. After
and the Exercise Science completing her Bachelor degree work,
Club. After completing her degree work, Nikki is pursuing a Helen plans to use her work experience
Teresa plans to obtain a career that Bachelor’s Degree in and pursue a career as a buyer in the
will allow her to ensure her clients and Family and Consumer luxury bridal industry.
families have the highest quality of life Sciences. She is also a
healing their physical and emotional member of the Alpha K. VIRGINIA SEIDEL
ailments through various interconnected Lambda Delta Honor Abigail Marron, Tau, University of
fields of study. Society. After completing her degree Wisconsin-Stout
work, Nikki plans to pursue a teaching
Macy Randle, Iota, University of career and hopes to shape the future Abigail is pursuing a
Kentucky of students through teaching nutrition, Bachelor’s Degree in Early
exercise, finances, relationships, and Childhood Education.
Macy is pursuing a family education. She is also a member of
Bachelor’s Degree in the Aspiring Educators of
Family Science. She is Julie Lyon, Delta, University of Wisconsin and Colleges
also a member of Tri Wyoming Against Cancer. After completing her
Delta and the Reformed degree work, Abigail plans to become a
University Fellowship. Julie is pursuing a kindergarten or first grade teacher. She
After completing her degree work, Macy Bachelor’s Degree in hopes to create a classroom environment
plans to pursue a career as a culinary art Dietetics. She is also a where her students view learning
therapist, an emerging field of therapy member of the Student positively and come to school every day
where patients are taught to cook and use Dietetic Association and eager to learn and experince the joy of
cooking as a means of healing. the Lion’s Eye Club. helping others.
After completing her degree work,
NELL BRYANT ROBINSON Julie plans to use her career experience LILLIAN P. SCHOEPHOERSTER
Destiny Jorenby, Phi, South Dakota and eduation to work with adolescents Nargiza Mukhidinova, Phi, South
State University and young adults to help them pursue Dakota State University
healthier lifestyles earlier in life that can
Destiny is pursuing a help reduce the risk of chronic disease Nargiza is pursuing a
Bachelor’s Degree in and obesity later in life. Bachelor’s Degree in
Human Development and Hospitality Management.
Family Studies. She is also Katherine Metzinger, Alpha Nu, After completing her degree
a member of the Mortar Oklahoma State University work, Nargiza plans to work
Board Honor Society and in the hospitality industry
Girls on the Run. She is currently Phi Katherine is pursuing making her clients happy by organizing
Upsilon Omicron Region 4 National a Bachelor’s Degree in events, providing good food, and high
Collegiate Representative. After Nutritional Science with quality service.
completing her degree work, Destiny a Dietetics option. She
plans to pursue her passion and work in is also a member of the JACKMAN
the field of community event planning Phi Kappa Phi National Shania Murphy, Beta, North Dakota
to help strengthen people and their Honor Society, the Nutritional Sciences State University
surrounding communities. Club and others. After completing her
Bachelor degree work, Katherine plans Shania is pursuing a
GERALDINE CLEWELL to pursue a Master’s degree and become Bachelor’s Degree in
Hallie Locher, Tau, University of a registered dietitian specializing in Family and Consumer
Wisconsin-Stout pediatric care. Sciences Education. She
is also a member of the
Hallie is pursuing a 18 American Association
Bachelor’s Degree of Family and Consumer Sciences.
in Dietetics. She is After completing her degree work,
also a member of the Shania plans to become a teacher and
Stout Student Dietetic inspire children to pursue a path in
Association and Blue Devil FACS Education by sharing her passion

and providing a healthy learning skills platform by mastering concepts FELLOWSHIPS
environment. in the areas of nutrition, food science,
parenting, fashion, interior design, JEAN DEARTH DICKERSCHEID
FORTHUN/RUST consumer education, and career Jenifer Reader, Beta Rho, Idaho State
Kennedy Navis, Tau, University of exploration. University
Wisconsin-Stout
MARY WEIKING FRANKEN Jenifer is pursuing a
Kennedy is pursuing a Brittannie Travis, Alpha Sigma, Ball Ph.D. in Educational
Bachelor’s Degree in State University Leadership in Higher
Family and Consumer Education Administration.
Sciences Education. She Brittannie is pursuing She is a member of the
is also a member of the a Bachelor’s Degree in Association for Career
Stout Association of Apparel Design. She is also and Technical Education, Career and
Family and Consumer Sciences, the a member of the Apparel Technical Educators of Idaho, Academy
Wisconsin Association of Family and Design Society. After of Nutrition and Dietetics, among many
Consumer Sciences, among others. completing her Bachelor others. Jenifer’s experience includes
Kennedy is also currently the Phi degree work, Brittannie plans to pursue CFCCLA Chapter Advisor, Pocatello
Upsilon Omicron Region 1 National a career in costume design, open her Dietitians President, Idaho State
Collegiate Representative and National own specialty boutique, and organize an University Dietetics Club Vice President
Collegiate Chair. After completing her impactful nonprofit based on affordable to name a few. She is currently the Phi
Bachelor degree work, Kennedy plans fashion to raise self-esteem and future Upsilon Omicron National President-
to pursue a Master’s degree in Human aspirations for young girls of any race Elect. After completing her Ph.D. work,
Ecology while teaching and continuing and background. Jenifer plans to continue her career in
her education to a docorate degree. As a teaching focusing on FCS Secondary
teacher, she hopes to directly influence MARGARET DREW ALPHA Education, increase awareness for
future teachers and parents by educating Chloe Turner, Alpha Sigma, Ball State dietitians, and continue to volunteer for
them about healthy, thriving family and University leadership roles.
couple relationships.
Chloe is pursuing a CANDLE (MASTER’S)
CLOSS/PARNITZKE/CLARKE Bachelor’s Degree in Child Ashley Bull, Zeta, Adams State
Taylor Peters, Beta Delta, Western Development and Family University
Kentucky University Studies. After completing
her Bachelor degree work, Ashley is pursuing a
Taylor is pursuing a she hopes to better the lives Master’s Degree in
Bachelor’s Degree in of her family, peers, and community by School Counseling. After
Nutrition and Dietetics. closing the gap between people with and completing her Master’s
She is also a member without disabilities by helping others work, Ashley plans to
of the Student Dietetic make informed decisions and improving pursue a career as a high
Association. After their quality of life. school counselor and emphasize college
completing her degree work, Taylor and career readiness and family and
plans to pursue a career as a registered MARTY BICKETT FROST consumer sciences by implementing
dietitian nutritionist and work in the Madison VanWye, Alpha Sigma, Ball more community involvement by hosting
clinical setting eventually becoming State University school events and career fairs that are not
certified in diabetes education, and only beneficial for the students but also
working directly with patients one on Madison is pursuing a their guardians.
one motivating them to make changes in Bachelor’s Degree in
their lifestyles. Hospitality and Food DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
Management. After Emily Parent, Tau, Iowa State
TREVA C. KINTNER completing her degree University
Dereka Swaim, Eta, Pittsburg State work, Madison plans to
University pursue a career creating healthy and Emily is pursuing a
loving environments for others to thrive Master’s Degree in
Dereka is pursuing a in by bringing them together while Dietetics. She is a member
Bachelor’s Degree in enjoying food and company at events, of the Academy of Nutrition
Family and Consumer festivals or resorts. and Dietetics and recipient
Sciences Education. She is of the Progressive Grocer
also a member of Kansas 19 Retail Dietician Outstanding Innovation
Family and Consumer Award. After completing her Master’s
Sciences. After completing her degree work, Emily plans to use her mission
work, Dereka plans to focus her passion and work experience to further her career
to help students as they approach as a Registered Dietitian, focusing on
adulthood to achieve a successful life community nutrition.

(Continued from page 19) Science National Organization, the Lota educating others about how deeply
Nu Dual International Committee, and nutrition can affect health and providing
GERALDINE CLEWELL the American Association of Family & strategies for health improvement.
Rachel Silsdorf, Beta Omicron, SUNY Consumer Sciences. After completing
Stony Brook her Ph.D., Sumadhuri plans to work JANICE CORY BULLOCK/
in the community as a public health SHIRLEY NOAH CHASE
Rachel is pursuing a nutritionist addressing societal issues Heather Whitehead, Beta Rho, Idaho
Master’s Degree in Family related to social determinants of health State University
and Consumer Sciences. among under served communities.
She is a member of Heather is pursuing a
the Family, Career and LYNNE WHITE SCHEIDER Bachelor’s Degree in
Community Leaders of Josephine Dye, Beta Rho, Idaho Dietetics. She is also a
America and the New York State University graduate of Le Cordon Bleu
State Association of Family & Consumer and a Certified Culinarian
Science Educators. After completing her Josephine is pursuing by the American Culinary
Master’s work, Rachel plans to pursue a a Bachelor’s Degree in Federation. After completing her degree,
career as a secondary teacher to educate Dietetics. She is a member Heather plans to pursue a career where
the importance of nutrition, proper of the ISU Dietetics she can work closely with patients and
child care and development, money Club. After completing the community to help guide them to
management skills, and how to maintain her Bacholer’s work meet their goals by providing leadership
a positive mindset and life. and an internship, Josephine plans in making informed decisions about their
to pursue a career as a Registered well being, relationships, and resources
AWARDS Dietician, specifically in the Clinical to achieve optimal quality of life.
and Community Dietetics fields working
HAZEL HATCHER with those populations in treating KAREN P. GOEBEL CONCLAVE
Abby McHenry, Nu, University of disease that is difficult to manage. Amanda Selvage, Beta Delta, Western
Wisconsin-Madison Kentucky University
SARAH THORNILEY PHILLIPS
Abby is pursuing a Luke Beck, Beta Rho, Idaho State Amanda is pursuing a
Bachelor’s Degree in University Bachelor’s Degree in
Community & Nonprofit Interior Design. She has
Leadership. She is a Luke is pursuing a served as Violet Points
member of Sigma Alpha Bachelor’s Degree in Chair and is the current
Omega. After completing Dietetics. After completing Vice President for Beta
her Bachelor’s work, his Bachelor’s work, Luke Delta Chapter. Amanda volunteers with
Abby plans to work with community plans to pursue a career The Boy’s and Girl’s Club and was a
organizations, such as nonprofits in the as a Registered Dietitian delegate to Conclave 2018, which was
education or social work fields helping seeking out opportunities to teach made possible through this award.
underprivileged children with their individuals, families, and communities
career goals and futures. how to enjoy optimal health through a
balanced diet with effective nutrition
Sumadhuri Pamarthi, Phi, South education and counseling.
Dakota State University
Kristina Stickley, Beta Rho, Idaho State
Sumadhuri is pursuing a University
Ph.D. in Nutrition. She Kristina is pursuing a Post-baccalaureate
is a member of Sigma in Dietetics and received a Bachelor’s
Xi National Research of Health Science degree. She plans to
Honorary Organization, use her various personal experiences
the Graduate Women in and extensive educational background to
pursue a career as a Registered Dietitian

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR PHI U
SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND AWARDS

IS FEBRUARY 1, 2019

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MEMBER INFORMATION

DIRECTORY

PHI UPSILON OMICRON Robin Box, Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies, Teachers College
National Honor Society AT206, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
O (765) 285-4066, Email: [email protected]
in Family and Consumer Sciences, Jenifer Reader, 246 E. Chubbuck Road, #E, Chubbuck, ID 83202
Founded at the University of Minnesota C (208) 478-2408, Email: [email protected]
Melissa Martin, P.O. BOX 50970, Bowling Green, KY 42102-4270
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NATIONAL OFFICE Kennedy Navis, University of Wisconsin-Stout,
P.O. BOX 50970, Email: [email protected]
Katie Uhde, 1055 Alvarado Rd., Berkeley, CA 94705
Bowling Green, KY 42102-4270 C (515) 520-0507, Email: [email protected]
270-904-1340 Cindy Jones, Western Kentucky University,

Hours: M-Th 9:00-4:00 (Central) FACS Dept. AC 403C, Bowling Green, KY 42101
World Wide Website: http://www.phiu.org O (270) 745-4111, Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Phi Upsilon Omicron National Bruce Cameron, Louisiana State University,
129 Human Ecology, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
EXECUTIVE BOARD O (225) 578-2282, Email: [email protected]
President: Robin Box Sally Fortenberry, 5660 Jamaica Circle, N. Richland Hills, TX 76180
O (817) 257-6752, Email: [email protected]
President-Elect: Jenifer Reader V. Ann Paulins, The Patton College of Education, Ohio University,
Alumni Councilor: Katie Uhde McCracken Hall, Athens, OH 45701
Region Councilor Chair: Diana Watson-Maile O (740) 593-0253, Email: [email protected]
National Collegiate Chair: Kennedy Navis Helyne Frederick, University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill,
Executive Director: Melissa Martin 301H Peabody Hall, CB 3500, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Educational Foundation Chair: Cindy Jones O (919) 962-9855, Email: [email protected]
Diana Watson-Maile, 1723 West 9th St, Stillwater, OK 74074
NATIONAL COUNCIL H (580) 235-2076, Email: [email protected]
President: Robin Box Sandy Osborne, Montana State University,
Human Dev. & Family Science 312 Herrick Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717
President-Elect: Jenifer Reader O (406) 994-5007, Email: [email protected]
Executive Director: Melissa Martin Max Goldstein, Western Kentucky University,
Advisor Councilor: Sally Fortenberry Email: [email protected]
Jessica Askins, University of Central Oklahoma,
Alumni Councilor: Katie Uhde Email: [email protected]
Region Councilor Chair: Diana Watson-Maile Destiny Jorenby, South Dakota State University,
Email: [email protected]
Finance Chair: Bruce Cameron Susan Miller, University of Central Oklahoma,
National Collegiate Chair: Kennedy Navis HES, Room 100A, 100N. University Dr, Box 118, Edmond, OK 73034
O (405) 974-5807, Email: [email protected]
Region I Councilor: V. Ann Paulins Lynette Olson, 1404 S. College, Pittsburg, KS 66766
Region II Councilor: Helyne Frederick H (316) 841-4127, Email: [email protected]
Region III Councilor: Diana Watson-Maile Kathleen Lodl, University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
Region IV Councilor: Sandy Osborne 211 Ag Hall-Extension, Lincoln, NE 68583-0703
Collegiate Representative: Kennedy Navis O (402) 472-9012, Email: [email protected]
Collegiate Representative: Max Goldstein
Collegiate Representative: Jessica Askins 22
Collegiate Representative: Destiny Jorenby

PHI UPSILON OMICRON
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

National Office, P.O. BOX 50970,
Bowling Green, KY 42102-4270
Chair: Cindy Jones

National President-Elect: Jenifer Reader
Director: Susan Miller

Director: Kathleen Lodl
Chair-Elect: Lynette Olson
Collegiate Representative: Jessica Askins
Executive Director: Melissa Martin

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

Blacksburg, VA Electronic Alumni Chapter (2012) [email protected]
Beta Mu (4-25-1969) Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Beta Sigma (4-22-1972) University of Tennessee-Martin, Martin, TN Revised Fall 2018
Beta Tau (3-4-1973) Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY
Chi (5-16-1936) University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Gamma Beta (5-13-1983) University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Gamma Beta Alumni, Conway, AR
Gamma Mu (6-1-2012) The Art Institute of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Iota (2-26-1922) University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Iota Alumni, Lexington, KY
Psi (12-11-1936) University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Psi Alumni, Tuscaloosa, AL
Upsilon (5-10-1934) Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

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