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THE CANDLE







JOURNAL OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON


Vol. 102 No. 1 • Spring 2021


#FCSSUCCESS







GENERATIONS

OF FCS

PASSION


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Picture by Jeff Gaal
“ SHE INSPIRED ME WITH HER POSITIVITY

”
IN ANY AND EVERY SITUATION. - Jenna Gaal

CONTENTS








3 FROM THE PRESIDENT
THE CANDLE 5 NATIONAL OFFICE NEWS

Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron
Vol. 102 No. 1 6 ADVOCATING THROUGH
RESEARCH & STORYTELLING
Editor & Media Coordinator:
Brad Golliher 7 BACHTEL/HOLBROOK
[email protected] COLLEGIATE ADVISOR AWARD


Copyright 2021 Phi Upsilon Omicron, Inc. 8 EMPOWERED BY PHI U: A FIRST
All rights reserved. GENERATION STUDENT &
IMMIGRANT STORY
Published in Spring and Fall by Phi Upsilon
Omicron, National Honor Society in Family 9 VALUES & MISSION OF PHI U STAY
and Consumer Sciences, a member of the WITH A PERSON FOR A LIFETIME
Association of College Honor Societies.
10 A NON-TRADITIONAL APPROACH
Opinions expressed by authors are their own TO FCS EDUCATION
and do not necessarily reflect the policies of
Phi Upsilon Omicron. 11 MY FCS LOVE STORY

“Inspiring Others Through 12 TWO GENERATIONS OF PHI U
FCS Storytelling”
is the theme for THE CANDLE 14 SHIFTING FOCUS TO LEADERSHIP
Fall 2020 through Spring 2022.
15 GENERATIONS OF FCS PASSION
Send articles addressing this theme to:
[email protected] 16 #FCSSUCCESS

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of chapters are also welcome. REPRESENTATIVES
18 CHAPTER NEWS
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October 1, 2021.
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by Jenifer Reader, Beta Rho, National President
INSPIRING OTHERS THROUGH FCS STORYTELLING





“ STORYTELLING IS ABOUT

CONNECTING TO OTHER PEOPLE
AND HELPING PEOPLE TO SEE
”
WHAT YOU SEE. – Michael Margolis




and inspired young people to achieve Mullens’ inspirational FCS love story
excellence, develop leadership skills, shows us all the value of FCS both in our
and serve others. Evelynne’s FCS story,
professional and personal lives.
W hat do Phi U members want to her Aunt Dorcas Reilly’s contribution to Members from the Nu chapter have a
help others see? We have all
the FCS profession, and the Phi U Bates
experienced connections through FCS Family Legacy scholarship will continue different kind of FCS love story to share
storytelling and have been inspired by to inspire many for years to come. – a love of generations. The Nu chapter
stories from individuals, chapters, and the has several multi-generational chapter
FCS profession. This special issue of The Deborah South, Alpha Alpha chapter members, and we are fortunate to hear
Candle is dedicated to highlighting and President, inspires us all with her story from two of them in this issue. The stories
celebrating some of those of experiencing college from Jeanne Schwass-Long and Jenna
outstanding stories. as a non-traditional Gaal that tell of Phi U family legacies,
student, achieving 50-year members, FCS passions, and the
Betsy Ramirez Carbajal her educational goals, outstanding leadership of the advisors at
from the Beta Zeta and developing her the Nu chapter are truly an inspiration to
chapter shares her story leadership skills while us all.
of inspiration, mushroom remaining the “light of
farming, and planting her home”. Deborah’s Katie Uhde from the Omicron chapter
seeds of hope in others. children will see her shares her story of her opportunities
Betsy’s story started with dedication to scholastic for FCS leadership and professional
a connection with Dr. excellence, her passion development at the national level and the
Sally Fortenberry, the Beta for leadership, and her realization of her passion for leadership
Zeta chapter advisor. Dr. love for community through these experiences. Katie also
Fortenberry shared her passion for FCS service and learn from her example. shares an inspirational story of service
and inspired Betsy, a first-generation to others and academic excellence
college student and immigrant, to see her Dr. Lizabeth Self Mullens and her that demonstrates her dedication to
potential as a writer, researcher, and FCS husband, Dr. Russell Mullens, have a scholarship, leadership, and service.
leader. wonderfully inspirational love story to
share that revolves around FCS in many These stories highlight how these FCS
Evelynne Bates Stoklosa from the ways. Lizabeth and Russell’s love for leaders connected with others and helped
Mu chapter helps us see how excellence, the FCS profession led them both to Phi them see what they wanted them to see.
leadership, and service were exemplified U, Kappa Omicron Nu, and the Council Thank you to the contributors of this issue
in her work as a home economics of Administrators of Home Economics, for inspiring us all through your FCS
educator and volunteer. She nurtured where their FCS love story begins. The storytelling!

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ADVOCATING THROUGH


RESEARCH &






STORYTELLING






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

name used to define this form of inquiry A growing trend in academia has
is “autoethnography.” Other names been to include students, especially
include self-study, narrative inquiry, undergraduate students, in research
and arts-based research. There are even projects. This form of inquiry is an
opportunities to include co-researchers excellent way to include students
through collaborative autoethnography within our FCS programs. Imagine
and self-study if those co-researchers a collaborative autoethnography that
contribute to a deeper understanding included several students to inquire
of self and others, through the analysis why they chose their respective fields.
process (Chang, 2016). Understanding Considering the wide umbrella of FCS,
the meaning of the word autoethnography this form of inquiry could provide a wealth
will help define how our stories can of information to stakeholders on how to
contribute to the BOK and how research
recruit and maintain the numbers needed
I n this article, I would like to introduce opportunities exist all around us. in our respective fields. Take Family
you to a growing method of qualitative
and Consumer Sciences Education for

research. It now has its own journal Most have heard of ethnography example. We struggle to keep the FCS
dedicated to the method, which was not as the research of people and culture. educator pipeline full in our secondary
previously the case. As practitioners in If we add the auto component, we get programs across the county. What
the field of family and consumer sciences autoethnography. “Ethnography is descriptive data could be gained to help us
(FCS), we can add to the Body of the root of the method which contains recruit, encourage, and fill those positions?
Knowledge (BOK) through a combination ethno—meaning race, people, or culture Personal stories elicit emotional responses,
of storytelling and research. We often and graphy—meaning a process for therefore telling our stories through this
forget how we each have unique and recording” (Roberson et al., 2019, p. 57). type of arts-based inquiry can improve our
powerful stories that define our practices Adams and Herrmann (2020) provide an programs and add to the BOK differently
and the success we have experienced. excellent definition of the whole word, than looking at graphs and numerical
Here at Phi Upsilon Omicron National, “Autoethnography is comprised of three data that seems to fall short of tugging on
our theme during the presidency of Jenifer interrelated components: “auto,” “ethno,” heartstrings.
Reader (2020-22), is “Inspiring Others and “graphy.” Thus, autoethnography
Through FCS Storytelling.” This theme, projects use selfhood, subjectivity, and As we move forward within our
and the opportunity to advocate for our personal experience (“auto”) to describe, honor society and the advocacy of our
profession through storytelling, can be interpret, and represent (“graphy”) beliefs, professions, I challenge our members to
used to further our research agendas and practices, and identities of a group or tell their stories and engage in research to
add to the BOK, while also inspiring culture (“ethno”)” (p. 2). Each of us help document our successes, trials, and
others through #FCSsuccess stories. belongs to a culture of people within our even our failures. We can all learn from
professions and personal lives. We can each other through systematic reflection
What is this method of storytelling that use those experiences to share our stories as Leavy (2015) states, “Storytelling and
you call research, one might ask? It goes through qualitative inquiry and analysis in writing are fundamental parts of human
by many names and can be accomplished the form of an autoethnographic research life and our study of it” (p. 39). I offer the
in different mediums. The most common project. following resources to help start you on

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your journey of exploring self and others References
through autoethnography, self-study, and
narrative inquiry: Adams, T. & Herrmann, A. (2020). Expanding our
autoethnographic future. Journal of
Autoethnography. University of California Press.
1) Journal of Autoethnography edited
by Adams & Herrmann (https://online. Chang, H. (2016). Autoethnography As Method.
ucpress.edu/joae) Left Coast Press. MEMBER GUIDE
2) Autoethnography As Method by Anticipate the changes in your
Heewon Chang, Leavy, P. (2015). Method Meets Art: Arts-Based life! Keep your email and
Research Practice (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.
3) Collaborative Autoethnography by mailing address current so as to
Chang, Ngunjiri, & Hernandez, Roberson, K., Alexander, K., Lesley, M., & keep up-to-date on Phi U news
4) Handbook of Autoethnography edited Rehm, M. (2019). A road never traveled: Using and activities.
by Jones, Adams, Ellis, autoethnography to gain insights for improving
5) Method Meets Art: Arts-Based correctional education and reducing recidivism. HOW TO MAKE AN
Research Practice by Patricia Leavy, Texas Tech University. ADDRESS CHANGE
6) Creating Autoethnographies by Tessa
Go to www.phiu.org and contact
Muncey, us via message in the contact tab.
7) Essentials of Autoethnography by Please type “Update Information”
Christopher Poulos, in the subject line or email
8) Self-Study Teacher Research: changes to [email protected].
Improving Your Practice Through You can also call 270-904-1340.
Collaborative Inquiry by Anastasia
Samaras. Parents: Your student may
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Congratulations, Mary Gengler on this
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Mary will be recoginzed with her award
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EMPOWERED







: A FIRST GENERATION
BY PHI U STUDENT & IMMIGRANT STORY


by Betsy Ramirez Carbajal, Beta Zeta
that involves the consumer, product, and
organization. Additionally, I have gained
funding for a creative grant at TCU
College of Fine Arts where I am able
to apply the critical thinking skills from
the perspective of a consumer science
approach.

My mission with this research is to
highlight the possible paths to produce
textiles like hemp in the United States
since it is a viable alternative crop that
keeps all stakeholders in mind which
includes people, environment, and
M y journey as a Consumer vision on how to utilize that information to gain the courage to pursue intellectual
community. The building blocks for me

Science Major and member
and began applying the knowledge as
endeavors and bigger goals come from
of Phi Upsilon Omicron
was unforeseen to me. I stumbled upon inspiration to establish a mushroom farm people and organizations that plant a seed
in an urban area. The critical thinking
of hope in their members. That is what
the membership thanks to the guidance skills I have gained as a Consumer Phi Upsilon Omicron has empowered
of Dr. Fortenberry, a faculty member for Science Major have given me the vision me to do as a first-generation student and
the Merchandising Department at TCU of a holistic approach to every aspect immigrant.
(Texas Christian University). She became
a blessing and opened the doors for me to
explore my abilities as a writer.

At times, people like me who tend to
be introverted, see it challenging to reach
out to people since it can be a daunting
feeling to bother others. I highly appreciate
members in our community who reach out
to us and inspire us to be the best version
of ourselves. My current career journey
as a student has been abundant of new
knowledge, information, perspectives,
and the need to pay attention to serve our
communities.

During the Phi Upsilon Omicron
meetings, I was able to gain knowledge on
farming practices, something that now I
can appreciate since it gave me perspective
on that field. Since that meeting, I kept the Picture by Marshall Woodruff

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VALUES & MISSION

THE

OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON



STAY WITH A PERSON FOR A LIFETIME


I KNOW, FOR MY STORY WILL TELL YOU SO.


by Evelynne Bates Stoklosa, MS/CAS, Mu
With the blessings
of my administrators,
I had a fabulous and
award winning career
that included Home
Economics Teacher of
The Year, the Outstanding
Leadership and Creativity
as a Home Economics
Teacher Award, and
public recognition as a
family and consumer
I n 1967, I was initiated into Mu district’s wall of fame.
science educator on the
Chapter at Buffalo State University
College, Buffalo, NY. As part of
for nearly 20 years. The black and
of teaching in public schools, I still
our initiation class project, and at my When I retired in 2001, after 33 years I continued this volunteer position
suggestion, we hosted a high tea and carried within me the values and mission white photo shows me sitting with The
fashion show commemorating the history of Phi Upsilon Omicron. Runners, and the little girl sitting in front
of our honor fraternity. The advisors noted of me in that photo is the young lady
my leadership qualities and encouraged With my husband, I volunteered for standing to the right of the children and
me to carry on. the prestigious golf tournament called me in the colored photo. In 2018, this
The Players at TPC Sawgrass in same young lady became my assistant
When I started my professional career Jacksonville, Florida. and helped me with The Runners.
in 1968 as a home economics educator,
my principals at each assignment I had This is the home course of every Excellence, leadership, and service are
again noticed the excellence in my work professional golfer in the world, and once the values that are exemplified by every
with the students, and I was once again again the administrators of the tournament Phi U member. Once one is initiated
encouraged to carry on. noticed my leadership qualities. into the honor fraternity it becomes our
personal mission to display these values
I was told I had a throughout our lifetime.
wonderful way with
children and asked Others can count on us knowing no
if I would accept the matter what stage in life we may be, as
position to help tend to Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society
The Runners, children members, we will always exhibit
who assisted all the excellence, leadership, and service in
professionals golfers on whatever we do.
the practice range of the
tournament course. Pictures submitted by Evelynne Bates Stoklosa


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A NON-TRADITIONAL



APPROACH TO



FCS EDUCATION





by Deborah South, Alpha Alpha, Chapter President


Consumer Sciences. We learn our eating also learned to make connections with
habits from our families as small children, community organizations. As part of my
and we go on to influence the eating duties as Vice-President, I worked on our
habits of the families we have as adults. Professional Project and other community
Understanding this connection has helped service events and was able to get to know
shape my goal of having my own private many different organizations and what
practice as a dietitian that focuses on their needs are. This has made me more
working with families. If someone wants comfortable with community service and
to change the way they eat, they will given me experience in a lot of different
have much more success if they have the areas. It pulled me out of my comfort
support of their family. zone, and I really benefited from those
experiences. Being a member of Phi U
A s a non-traditional student I Omicron has been very important to student. I’ve gotten to know more people,
My membership in Phi Upsilon
has also helped me be more involved as a
have approached my education
both students and faculty, and I’ve been
my growth as a student and future
with a slightly different
viewpoint than many traditional students. dietitian, and the scholarship I received involved in more campus activities than I
this year has really helped me get closer
would have been otherwise.
Family is my first priority because of to achieving my goals. I have had the
my own four children. I understand how privilege of serving as President of the I’m grateful for my experiences with
much a person’s family influences who Alpha Alpha Chapter this year and as Phi U and for my education in Family
they become and how they contribute Vice-President last year. Through these and Consumer Sciences. My life is much
to the world. The saying “Light of the opportunities, I have been able to build richer because of the people I’ve worked
Home” is important to me and something on my leadership abilities and learn new with, the organizations we have served,
that I relate to. We can each be the light skills (like how to run a Zoom meeting). and the education that can help me help
of our home, and in that way influence I have worked with an amazing board of families in my community.
our families and through that, our larger officers, committee chairs, and advisors.
society. Everyone has worked their hardest to take
care of their responsibilities which has
My major is Nutrition with an led to one of our most successful years
Emphasis in Dietetics, and it fits so as far as student involvement goes, even
nicely under the umbrella of Family and with pandemic restrictions in place! I have




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MY LOVE STORY

FCS



by Lizabeth Self Mullens, Ph.D., CFCS, Alpha Omega
I think family and consumer Conference in Philadelphia, where I met opportunities through FCS. We are both

sciences is in my genes. My mother
members of Phi U and KON, and we
so many wonderful people of like-mind,
was a home economist who taught
whom are still dear friends today. Back
Maine, and Tennessee Affiliates of
Bishop Method clothing construction commitment, and dedication – so many of participate(d) in the Vermont, Colorado,
and tailoring at the University of Dayton, then, there were probably 5,000 women AAFCS. We each served as President
evening classes at several school districts and six men at the annual conference. of the Maine Affiliate, co-chaired the
and the YWCA, and clothing construction Miracle of miracles, I met one of the six Colorado Affiliate, and served in several
to 4-H Clubs in our county. men – Dr. Russell Mullens, University of ways in the Tennessee Affiliate. At
Vermont – at the meeting of the Council different times, we served on the Board of
My earliest memory of wanting to be of Administrators of Home Economics. Directors for AAFCS. We have enjoyed
like my mother is when I was about four Our professional engagement grew into getting to know each other’s FCS friends
years old. I have this visual still – I got a professional friendship, then a personal and colleagues.
my doll dress under the needle of Mom’s friendship. Our relationship developed
sewing machine – ready to go - and the over four years, through meetings, phone Russ and I will continue to serve FCS
dress got stuck under the needle, and I calls, and eventually visits – from our because we believe so strongly in the FCS
didn’t know how to get it out. Mom came homes that were 1,000 miles apart. Four mission and the outcomes of which we
to my rescue, of course, and she began to years following our meeting at annual are a part - helping individuals, families,
teach me about the sewing machine. conference, we married. and communities achieve optimal quality
of life.
I grew up in 4-H, studied Home Our 32 years of marriage are full of
Economics Education in a truly wonderful wonderful friendships, engagements, and Picture submitted by Lizabeth Self Mullens
program at Miami University of Ohio,
lived in the home management house,
joined the student member section of
AHEA, and completed a Master’s Degree
in Textiles and Apparel at the University
of Tennessee. I was fortunate that, in
1979, smaller universities would hire an
MS “with a promise”, and I started my
higher education career at Tennessee
Technological University, teaching
elementary clothing construction, family
clothing, textiles, consumer economics,
and elementary nutrition. In 1982, I
began my Ph.D. in Human Ecology at
UT-Knoxville, driving 100 miles to classes
on Tuesday and Thursday, while teaching
my heart out on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday.


By 1985, I was Interim Director of the
School of Home Economics at TTU, and
in 1986, I was the permanent Director
and Associate Dean of the College of
Agriculture and Home Economics. I
attended my first AHEA Annual
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2 GENERATIONS






OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON



by Jeanne A. Schwass-Long, CFCS, Nu Chapter Co-Advisor











































I t was the late 60’s at Stout and sang the Phi U song, followed by with WAFCS, AAFCS, and Phi Upsilon

State College. I was enrolled in
Omicron in the Madison area. My
meeting the members of Tau Chapter.
Home Economics Education and
Vera Riley and Ms. Karen Goebel
received an invitation to join Phi U. The The ceremony filled me with awe and participation connected me with Ms.
meaningful remembrances!
initiation was held in The Union. We who inspired me to become a Phi U
were escorted to a room, were dressed The Phi U Tau Chapter held many advisor for Nu Chapter at University of
in white robes and were given a special activities and service options. One such Wisconsin School of Human Ecology. I
word of admittance. On entering the memory was the Honors Tea held for shared in collegiate events and service
ceremony, we were in awe of the walls those who maintained a certain grade projects, enjoying the enthusiasm of the
draped in white with a head table in point average. The Union as a setting, the students. We not only provided support,
white containing candles, violets, ribbons elegance included fine attire for attendees, we provided “healthy snacks” at meetings
of white, yellow and purple, and the linens and fine china, a silver tea service, and celebrated AAFCS “Dining In Day”
membership book. Each initiate lit their and fancy treats. Phi U members, faculty, together with a chili meal including
candle from the main candle symbolizing and guests interacted to become more fixings, prepared for them.
membership, after which we signed the familiar with its purpose.
membership book. My Phi U pin, with September 2018 I attended Phi
diamond, was attached to my robe by a My career began in 1975 teaching Upsilon Omicron Conclave in the Boston
member. We learned about the history of Home Economics at Stoughton High area as a “50 Year Member”. It was a
Phi Upsilon Omicron, recited the creed, School. I kept professionally involved rich atmosphere of experiences, speakers,

tours, and professional networking. those who stopped by and seemed needy.
The message from presentations and Those participating had a real bonding
honors impacted me profoundly of the experience that evening.
significance of Phi U in my life.
UW Children’s Hospital was the
The next semester we were to site of an activity for patients and their
initiate members into Nu Chapter of Phi siblings which included the Disney
Upsilon Omicron, and I was honored to Princesses. Sydney and two Nu Chapter
sign the membership certificate of Ms. members helped set up a jewelry making
Sydney Schwass, a sophomore in the activity for the children. It was exciting
school of Architectural Design and my to observe her interactions with such PHI U
granddaughter. The initiation of her class care and encouragement for each child’s
was held in a School of Human Ecology involvement and success. Some pretty WELCOMES
meeting room. The décor included jewelry was worn home by proud makers OUR NEWEST
a white draped table with candles, a that day.
violet, yellow, white and purple ribbons, HONORARY
and the Nu membership register. Nu Sydney participated in child care for
officers led the initiation with the Creed, special needs children, card making, and MEMBERS
the Phi U Song, and each new member several professional growth activities.
introducing themselves - stating their Even with all Nu Chapter activities via
area of study and home town. A guest Zoom this year due to COVID 19, there Gamma Chapter
speaker presented on professionalism, and have been many activities designed for Erik Porfeli, Ph.D.
there was a social time after with treats. professional growth and connection of Chair of Human Sciences,
Though very different from my initiation, members. She gained valuable advice Phi U Chapter Advisor
The Ohio State University
the meaning of our membership connects regarding interviews and resumés which Columbus, OH
us. she has utilized. I have been so proud
to see Sydney’s growth through the
It has been a joy participating in experience of being a member of Nu
meetings and activities together. I find Chapter – Phi U.
the college students so invigorating and Gamma Omicron
eager to make a difference. Sydney This spring, Ms. Sydney will graduate Chapter
and I shared in sandwich making for from the University of Wisconsin – Jacqueline Holland, Ed.D.,
the homeless and standing in the cold Madison, School of Human Ecology in CFCS
and rain on State Street at a Nu Chapter Architectural Design and will remain a Interim Department Chair and
Bake Sale. Some funds were earned Phi Upsilon Omicron member forever! Associate Professor,
Phi U Chapter Advisor
from sales, but many items were given to Dept. of Family and Consumer
Sciences
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD


Carla Hall, MS
Graduate Assistant
Dept. of Family and Consumer
Sciences
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Janice Drakeford, MS
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
II, Graduate Assistant
Dept. of Family and Consumer
Sciences
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD


Pictures submitted by Jeanne A. Schwass-Long

SHIFTING FOCUS TO



LEADERSHIP








by Katherine Uhde, Omicron, National Alumni Councilor

Chapter Co-President. I consider all of learned how much impact public policies
my positions a real honor. I have traveled, have on people’s lives. I also learned how
met interesting people, and learned to build health coalitions comprised of
valuable professional skills I still use state, nonprofit, and private partners to
today. address food systems and improve health
outcomes for large populations.
Around the same time, my interest
in public policy was growing along Currently, I am the Program
with my understanding of the American Coordinator for the University of
health care system and widespread California Cooperative Extension
socioeconomic and environmental issues (UCCE) Master Gardener (MG) Program
across the nation. I decided that medicine, (MGP) of Santa Clara County. UCCE
I f anyone asked me what I wanted to changed majors to Kinesiology with an of home horticulture, integrated pest
Master Gardeners receive 50 hours
reactionary care, wasn’t for me. So, I
do when I was a sophomore in high
management, and sustainable landscaping
emphasis in Public Health.
school, I would answer without
hesitation, “I want to go to Stanford, play Fast forward to today, and I have education from UC experts in these
fields over 16 weeks. I am responsible
softball, and be a doctor.” As it would practiced public health in a variety of for the direction of learning, continuing
turn out, I didn’t do any of those things, roles and settings ranging from sparsely education, and recertification of 300 MG
and I wouldn’t find my true passion until rural to densely urban. As an agency volunteers. I never imagined I would end
almost four years later. services coordinator with Harvesters up working in Extension, but I’m so glad
Community Food Bank, I counseled local I did.
My FCS story began at Iowa State food distribution sites all over eastern
University (ISU) in 2010. I majored in Kansas on policy compliance and food I am fortunate to have mentors at
Nutritional Science and Dietetics and safety. I learned first-hand what hidden UCCE who encourage me to pursue my
was invited to Phi Upsilon Omicron poverty looks like; mostly senior citizens interests. With their support, I have been
(Phi U), Omicron Chapter in 2011. I had and children in working families. accepted to the Masters of Public Health
been invited to other, much larger honor program at Johns Hopkins University
societies, but I chose Phi U because I At the Kansas Department of Health and awarded a Bloomberg Fellowship.
wanted to do more than pad my resumé. and Environment, I continued to serve I am humbled by my success so far and
I wanted to be a leader! So, I became food insecure seniors and struggling grateful for all I have learned. It all started
the Region I Collegiate Representative, farmers, who were often times one and with FCS, and I can’t wait to see what
National Collegiate Chair, and Omicron the same. From a state-level perspective, I comes next.

DEADLINE ANNOUNCEMENT:


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• 2021 ALUMNI RESEARCH GRANT


FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY GO TO: WWW.PHIU.ORG/ALUMNI-AWARDS/


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Picture by Jeff Gaal
GENERATIONS





OF FCS PASSION





by Jenna Gaal, Nu
M y grandmother, Jerelyn I always had a lot in common with instructed high school home economics,


Dobratz, always welcomed
my grandmother, so it is no surprise that
taught how to use a microwave
her grandchildren into her
here in Madison, WI. It makes me happy
Demonstrator for Oster.
home to spend time with her and engage I ended up following in her footsteps at technical schools, and was a
in fun activities. She attempted to show that I can carry on a legacy after the
me how to sew, shared her resourceful wonderful, positive, smiley person that is After she passed away in May of
‘life hack’ tips with me, and inspired my grandmother. 2019, while sorting some of her items, I
me with her positivity in any and every found that she had been a part of Phi U
situation. Three generations of women in my as well.
family went to UW Madison, including
Her passions and interests surrounding my mother, Jennifer and are all exactly 30 We were very alike, close in
focus areas among Human Ecology years apart. relationship, and shared similar passions.
were passed down to me. I share similar So, it means a lot to me to be a part of Phi
passions within the School of Human My grandmother majored in Home U and engage in similar activities that she
Ecology and love what I am studying. Economics Education, between 1958- did when she was a student!
1962, and following college, she



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


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

By Diana Watson-Maile, Gamma Epsilon, National Advisor Councilor or [email protected].

#FCSSUCCESS










Phi U has also made an impact on my Degree in Nutrition. I have been a proud
life as a scholarship recipient. Without member of Phi Upsilon Omicron since
their generous gift, my Senior Design 2018.
Capstone would have been severely
underfunded, and I would have had to Phi U has helped me tremendously
make hard decisions about what I can and has had a positive impact in my life
and cannot afford. With the scholarship, I and my future career as a Registered
can pay for materials and fabrics that will Dietitian (RD). Thanks to Phi U I was
make my design capstone dreams come able to meet and network with other
true! students who were following similar
career paths as me. Through Phi U, I was
Forever grateful! able to develop leadership abilities and
communication skills with confidence. I
by Margaret Zee, Zeta have a great support system that consists
W hat I love the most about of my family, friends, professors, and the

department of Nutrition/FACS, but even
being a member of Phi
U are the relationships
resources.
that are built between the peers within with such support I still lacked financial
the multiple disciplines of Family
and Consumer Sciences. Speaking as I was fortunate to be a recipient of a
President, I really admire the dedication 2020 Phi U Fellowship, which helped me
and commitment the members of the continue to pursue my career in Nutrition
Zeta Chapter bring to the School and and Dietetics. This fellowship enabled me
the community. It has been inspiring to to focus on school instead of having to
watch and be a part of. It has made a worry how I would pay for it.
difference in my life knowing that our by Selena Garcia, Gamma Beta
organization can impact the lives of so I am so thankful to Phi U for always
many and that we can help spread our I am currently a dietetic intern at the believing in me and for allowing me
knowledge to the greater community. University of Arkansas for Medical to follow my dreams of becoming a
Sciences and pursuing a Master’s
Registered Dietitian.



In Memoriam




Name Chapter Date of Death
Jean Adams Epsilon June 2018
Lois E. Dickey Eta 9/11/20
Dorothy Dixon Alpha Beta 10/19/19
Jane Hawk Gamma 12/6/19
Lois Hockman Nu Jan. 2019
Alta Hougen Beta 3/14/19
Patricia Michaelson Alpha 10/20/19
Lenna Nowels Gamma 11/9/20
Alexandra Semeniuk Phi 5/9/2020

MEET YOUR COLLEGIATE


REPRESENTATIVES







BROOKLYN SORENSEN


Region 1 Collegiate Rep, National Collegiate Chair
I was initiated into the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron in January of 2020
at Ball State University. I currently serve as our chapter’s membership liaison and work to
provide on team building and networking experiences for our chapter. I have already been
presented with so many opportunities to lead and serve others, and I have had many op-
portunities to step out of my comfort zone and grow personally. I will start student teach-
ing in the Spring of 2022, and I am so excited to start working with high school students of
Family and Consumer Sciences classes.



BENTLEY CUNNINGHAM

Region 2 Collegiate Rep

I am a senior Dietetics major at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
I was inducted into Phi U in 2019 and currently hold the position as Vice President.
Since joining Phi U, I have been given amazing opportunities and experiences to not only
help me with my career, but my life as well. It has been such a wonderful experience for me
to be able to volunteer and help the people in my community through Phi U. I am honored
to be able to serve as the Region 2 Collegiate Representative for Phi U and will do my best
to represent the Chapter well.


LINA GONZALEZ


Region 3 Collegiate Rep
I am a Graduate Dietetic Student at Texas Woman’s University. I was initiated into the Al-
pha Alpha Chapter of Phi U in March 2019. Phi U has been an important part of my profes-
sional career because I have had great networking and volunteer opportunities, that have
allowed me to learn and grow as a person and as a professional. I am honored to be the first
TWU graduate student to be elected as a Regional Collegiate Representative, and I look
forward to the leadership experiences this position will bring for me.




ANDREA MUNGUIA

Region 4 Collegiate Rep

I am a junior in the Dietetics program at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. After
graduating in the fall of 2021 and completing my internship, I hope to continue my
education to become a diabetic educator.



MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR COLLEGIATE
REPS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.PHIU.ORG


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CHAPTER NEWS
















































WELCOME GAMMA OMICRON CHAPTER!!!


Phi U would like to recognize the newly established Gamma Omicron chapter at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. We
would like to welcome the new members and their chapter advisor, Dr. Jacqueline Holland, CFCS-HDFS. Welcome to Phi U
membership!

Gamma Omicron is Phi U’s first chapter to hold a completely virtual ceremony for the installation of a new chapter. Gamma
Omicron is only the second HBCU-Historically Black Colleges and Universities to establish a Phi U chapter.


Picture provided by: Gamma Omicron Chapter



The Beta Zeta chapter held their
Spring 2021 Initiation virtually
at Texas Christian University in
Fort Worth, TX.


Picture provided by: Sally Fortenberry,
Chapter Advisor









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The Beta Delta Alumni
Chapter gathered with
the collegiate president to
celebrate Founders’ Day on HAVE A CHAPTER
campus in the Academic
Complex, Western KY EVENT OR NEWS
University in Bowling Green, YOU WANT
KY.
HIGHLIGHTED?

The Phi U Collegiate President, Rebecca, was in attendance, and social
distancing and masks were required for the program.
To be featured in The Candle and on
Phi U social media platforms, send
The program was presented by the “Pie Queen of Bowling Green”, Brie a photo with a 2-3 sentence caption
Golliher. Brie demonstrated each step and showed the group how to make explaining why this picture was
batter, roll the batter out and cut/form it for small, individual pies. Each selected for submission.
attendee formed and baked two miniature pies that they decorated --- which Submit your image to
included adding a variety of toppings to the pies. [email protected].
Write “Chapter News” in the subject
Brie is a graduate of Western KY University and local honary member of Phi line of your email.
U. She is the daughter of Cindy Jones, Past Foundation Chair. Please send high resolution images
in JPEG format, along with
Alumni from across the state who could not attend in person joined the program Your Name:
via Zoom. University:
Chapter:
Chapter Advisor:
Picture provided by: Beta Delta Chapter Photographer:
Names of all in the photo
(if applicable).
Phi U members and Alumni were Both collegiate and alumni chapters
given an opportunity to show their and individual chapter members are
Phi U pride on Founders’ Day with a invited to participate.
customized Facebook frame. The images may be featured on Phi
U social media and/or
The frame was a free addition included in a future issue of
members and alumni could download The Candle.
to enhance their profile picture and Thank you, and we look forward to
use as a conversation starter about Phi seeing your wonderful photos!
U and Founders’ Day.



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If content is king, then the

2021 AAFCS Virtual Conference is the place to be!

AAFCS's June conference will be hosted online again this year and we have plenty
of FCS content in store for you. Here's a snapshot of some of the professional
development opportunities you will find on the schedule.

Pre-conference session
Panel discussions
Content Strands
IGNITE: FCS Fast Talks
Research Poster Sessions
Apparel, Textile and Design Showcase
Minnesota Educational Experiences

Just you and your wifi-capable device!

Earn PDUs and participate in multiple professional development sessions.


More information on registration and schedule avaliable online at WWW.AAFCS.ORG






LEADERSHIP,



SERVICE &



RECOGNITION:






BECOME PART OF THE PHI U CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Get ready, be inspired, and determine what project
or service your chapter has conducted that can be recognized
in the Phi U Chapter Spotlight.

Submission forms avaliable online at www.phiu.org


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Due to a spacing error, the following page was printed incorrectly in the Fall 2020 issue
of The Candle. We apologize for the error and have corrected the page included here.






(continued from page 17) Margaret Jerome Sampson Lillian P. Schoephoerster
Susan M. Rickards Rebecca Maxwell, Beta Delta Helen Washington, Beta Omicron
Brittney Anderson, Zeta Rebecca is seeking Helen is seeking a degree
Brittney is seeking a degree in Dietetics in Fashion Merchandising
a degree in Early from Western Kentucky from SUNY Oneonta.
Childhood Development University.
and Education from the “[This] is an opportunity
University of Idaho. “I want to become a for me to...address the
healthcare expert that is able to...change negative impact from the fashion
“I cannot wait to get into the classroom the lives of those around them utilizing industry on the environment and
and start changing students’ lives.” one of the most instinctive, natural individuals, one of the goals of Family
actions known to man… eating.” and Consumer Sciences.”
Nell Bryant Robinson
Bruna Honorio, Gamma Iota Margaret Jerome Sampson K. Virginia Seidel
Bruna is seeking a degree in Andrea Munguia, Beta Rho Rachelle Muenchow, Phi
Dietetics from Point Loma Andrea is seeking a degree Rachelle is seeking a
Nazarene University. in Dietetics from Idaho degree in Early Childhood
State University. Education from South
“I believe that proper Dakota State University.
nutrition is the most “I hope to use my
effective preventive medicine because, knowledge as a Registered “I will…[create] a
through natural means, it is possible Dietitian to help other individuals and supportive community that will help the
to introduce balance and long-lasting families fighting [diabetes].” children make their own decisions about
health changes into one’s life.” their well being and to attain the most in
Margaret Jerome Sampson life that they can.”
Margaret Jerome Sampson Brooke Tackett, Beta Delta
Chloe Cecil, Beta Delta Brooke is seeking a degree FELLOWSHIPS
Chloe is seeking a degree in Dietetics and Nutrition
in Hospitality Management from Western Kentucky Candle
and Dietetics from Western University. Holly Cummings, Gamma Beta
Kentucky University. Holly is seeking a Master’s
“[This] has also sparked Degree in Nutrition from
“I will use this scholarship my interest and passion in working with the University of Central
to help pursue my dream of becoming a people one day that have major food Arkansas.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.” allergies or intolerances ...”
“I want to be able to help
Margaret Jerome Sampson Margaret Jerome Sampson clients improve their health as well
J. Montana Keating, Zeta Lucy Ward, Beta Epsilon as fight off disease through proper
Montana is seeking a degree in FCS Lucy is seeking a degree nutrition.”
Education and Human in Nutrition from SUNY
Development from the Plattsburgh. Geraldine Clewell
University of Idaho.
“I want to show children Kennedy Navis, Tau
“Every day I get closer that there is a real person Kennedy is seeking a
and closer to my dream behind every one of their meals and Master’s Degree in Family
of changing the world, one student at a that person could even be a neighbor Science from Concordia
time.” because all ages are important in the University, St. Paul.
food community.”
Margaret Jerome Sampson “[It] is my goal to
Marisa Lindsay, Beta Delta Sarah Pearce Sanders educate individuals and families to
Marisa is seeking a degree in Fashion Deborah South, Alpha Alpha raise physically, psychologically, and
Merchandising from Deborah is seeking a emotionally healthy children in various
Western Kentucky degree in Nutrition with an socio-economic situations through a
University. emphasis in Dietetics from preventative approach.”
Texas Woman’s University.
“One of my biggest, long-
term goals is to take my “If one person makes
healthy changes, it can
love of fashion and do something positive influence the whole family in the way
that will make a difference.” they eat, shop, and spend time together. I
would like to be part of that change.”
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MEET THE PHI U TEAM



National Council










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









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









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










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









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

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ROSTER OF ACTIVE CHAPTERS



Region 1 Region 3


Alpha Omega (2-15-1964) Miami University, Oxford, OH Alpha Alpha (1-22-1938) Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Alpha Phi (4-30-1960) Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN Alpha Nu (2-11-1950) Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Alpha Pi (4-1974) Queens College, Flushing, NY Alpha Upsilon (4-30-60) Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Alpha Sigma (4-28-1956) Ball State University, Muncie, IN Beta Upsilon (4-14-1973) Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Alpha Sigma Alumni, Muncie, IN Beta Xi (11-20-1970) Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
Alpha XI (4-26-1952) Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH Beta Zeta (2-9-1968) Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Beta Epsilon (5-13-1967) SUNY-College at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY Beta Zeta Alumni, Fort Worth, TX
Beta Epsilon Alumni, Plattsburgh, NY Eta (7-3-1920) Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Beta Omicron (4-4-1971) SUNY-College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY Gamma Gamma (5-20-1984) University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
Gamma (5-22-1915) The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Gamma Xi (2-4-2020) Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK
Gamma Alumni, Columbus, OH Omega (11-26-1937) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Gamma Lambda (9-16-2007) The University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Gamma Omicron (12-5-2020) Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Lambda (11-24-1923) West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Lambda Alumni, Morgantown, WV Region 4
Madison Area Alumni, Madison, WI
Mu (12-22-1923) Buffalo State, SUNY, Buffalo, NY Alpha (2-10-1909) University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Nu (5-24-1925) University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI Alpha Alumni, St. Paul, MN
Omicron (6-5-1926) Iowa State University, Ames, IA Beta (11-14-1914) North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Rho (6-6-1929) University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO Beta Alpha (2-21-1965) University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
Rho Alumni, Columbia, MO Beta Gamma (1-22-1966) State University of Minnesota-Mankato, Mankato, MN
Tau (4-29-1933) University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI Beta Psi (5-16-1981) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona,
Tau Alumni, Menomonie, WI Pomona, CA
Theta (7-30-1921) Ohio University, Athens, OH Beta Psi Alumni, Pomona, CA
Toledo Area Alumni, Toledo, OH Beta Rho (4-15-1972) Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Beta Rho Alumni, Pocatello, ID
Delta (11-27-1915) University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Epsilon (5-5-1917) Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Region 2 Gamma Iota (11-5-2004) Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Gamma Nu (5-17-2012) Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Alpha Beta (3-2-1940) Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS Kappa (3-10-1923) Utah State University, Logan, UT
Alpha Delta Alumni, Fayetteville, AR Phi (5-19-1934) South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Beta Delta (5-14-1966) Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY Phi Alumni, Brookings, SD
Beta Delta Alumni, Bowling Green, KY Xi Alumni, Lincoln, NE
Beta Iota (2-8-1969) Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA Zeta (5-22-1918) University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Beta Lambda (4-20-1969) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
Blacksburg, VA Electronic Alumni Chapter (2012) www.facebook.com (Phi Upsilon Omicron
Beta Mu (4-25-1969) Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA Alumni Electronic Chapter)
Beta Sigma (4-22-1972) University of Tennessee-Martin, Martin, TN
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 Revised Spring 2021



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