Phi Upsilon Spring 2017 Candle Vol. 98

THE CANDLE

JOURNAL OF PHI UPSILON OMICRON

Vol. 98 No. 1 Spring 2017

What Makes a Great Leader?
How Can You Lead Through Service?

By Michelle L. Toews, Beta Xi, National President

Michelle Toews, Beta Xi, How can you lead through service? you possess? What are your strengths as
National President a leader?
L – Lead by example
A s you know, our National E – Empower others My strengths, according to
Theme for 2016-2018 is A – Accept responsibility StrengthsFinder 2.0, are learner, achiev-
Leadership Through Service, D – Develop others’ strengths er, relator, input, and focus. What does
but what makes a great leader and this mean? It means I love learning and
how can you lead through service? T – Trust in your team want to continuously grow and improve.
Below, I have used acrostics to H – Have high expectations It means I have high expectations and
answer these questions. R – Recognize effort work hard to achieve my goals. It means
O – Open up to new ideas I enjoy working with others to achieve a
What makes a great leader? U – Understand what motivates others common goal. It means I like gathering
L – Listening skills G – Grow personally and professionally information and talking to others about
E – Empathy H – Highlight accomplishments ideas. It means I like setting goals and
A – Authenticity focusing on accomplishing those goals.
D – Determination S – Stay positive, focused, & motivated Does it mean this is the best way to
E – Emotional Intelligence E – Encourage others lead? No, but it helps me know what is
R – Resourcefulness R – Relate to others the best way for me to lead. What are
V – Value others your strengths? Please share them on
I – Inspire others our Facebook or Twitter page using the
C – Cultivate relationships hashtag #LeadershipThroughService.
E – Engage others And remember, as Marilyn vos Savant
said, “Success is achieved by develop-
What other characteristics would ing of our strengths, not by eliminating
you add to the list? Which qualities do of our weaknesses.”

“ Success is achieved by developing
of our strengths, not by eliminating
”of our weaknesses. - Marilyn vos Savant

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CONTENTS

3 JUMP START YOUR PHI U CHAPTER

GOALS FOR 2017-2018

5 UNDERSTANDING OUR PHI U

MEMBERS AND PREPARING THEM
FOR LEADERSHIP SUCCESS

pg 9 7 WHERE ARE YOU LEADING ME?
pg 16
8 BUILDING ON A LEGACY

9 EXEMPLIFYING YOUR FAMILY &

CONSUMER SCIENCES SKILLS &
TALENTS THROUGH SERVICE

11 DIVERSITY WOVEN BETWEEN

LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP &
SERVICE

13 PHI U ALUMNI RESEARCH GRANT:
RISK & PROTECTIVE FACTORS
WITHIN FAMILIES

16 2016 NATIONAL HONORARY

INITIATE: DR. JORGE H. ATILES

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Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron
Vol. 98 No. 1

Editor & Media Coordinator: Brad Golliher
[email protected]

Copyright 2017 Phi Upsilon Omicron Inc. All rights reserved.
Published in Spring and Fall by Phi Upsilon Omicron, National Honor Society in Family and Consumer Sciences, a member of the Association of College

Honor Societies. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies of Phi Upsilon Omicron.

“Leadership Through Service” is the theme for THE CANDLE Fall 2016 through Spring 2018. Send articles addressing this theme to: [email protected].
Other articles (“Of Professional Interest”), research briefs, letters to the editor and news of chapters are also welcome.
The deadline for the Fall 2017 issue is October 1st, 2017.

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“JUMP START”
PHI U CHAPTER GOALS FOR 2017-2018

By Robin Box, Alpha Sigma, President-Elect

Robin Box, Alpha Sigma, opportunities for service, and 3. Encour- Encourage lifelong learning and
President-Elect age lifelong learning and commitment to commitment to advance family and
advance family and consumer sciences consumer sciences and related ar-
T he 2017-2018 academic year and related areas.” eas: Invite guest speakers to give a
is right around the corner, 20-minute presentation at your business
and it is not too early to begin Collegiate chapters have a multitude meetings to encourage your members to
focusing on the local professional of ways to recognize academic excel- advance their studies after undergraduate
program of works for continuing lence, develop qualities of leadership school. Ideas include a representative
the national Professional Program, and services to the profession, provide from Graduate Schools, the Career Cen-
Leadership Through Service, theme in professional development, stimulate ter, Human Resources, the Department
carrying out professional objectives. members, encourage and recognize Chairperson, managers, and leaders in
As stated in our Phi Upsilon Omicron professional achievements of members, the field. Survey the needs of your chap-
Handbook, “the local Professional keep members informed of scholarships, ter members and plan early in the year.
Program is the channel through which fellowships, and awards programs, en- The calendar of many professionals will
professional development of members courage association between collegiate fill early.
can occur and the purposes and mean- and alumni, and offer participation in
ing of Phi Upsilon Omicron and fam- a professional project. Here are a few Provide opportunities for pro-
ily and consumer sciences profession ideas. fessional development: The bylaws
can be interpreted and demonstrated indicate the collegiate officer positions
to others.” Recognize and promote academ- consist of the president, vice president
ic excellence: Host a collegiate Phi secretary, treasurer, initiation chair,
“The purposes of Phi Upsilon Upsilon Omicron annual banquet at the historian, public relations, and other
Omicron are to: 1. Recognize and pro- end of each academic year. According to officers as needed. Each chapter is
mote academic excellence. 2. Enhance your chapter’s point system, award hon- therefore given the opportunity to create
qualities of leadership by providing or stoles and honor cords to seniors that officer positions to meet the needs of the
have earned them. Give all seniors a Phi chapter. This provides opportunities for
U Senior Certificate. Award all current professional development. In addition,
members in the top 10% of the chapter leadership and professional development
with the highest G.P.A. a special certif- occurs through committee leadership
icate. Give special awards to members and participation.
who have been voted on by members,
such as ‘Most Active New Initiate,’ etc. Stimulate members: Stimulating
members occurs through the profession-
Enhance qualities of leadership by al program of works as determined by
providing opportunities for service: the leadership in coordination and part-
Create several service oriented projects nership with the membership. Individu-
that occur throughout the year. The goal als often thrive on a sense of a purpose
could be that a service project is hosted within the organization. When members
by the chapter to occur on a monthly ba- feel the intrinsic value of giving of their
sis. A different chapter member could be time and talent, their sense of worth is
in charge of each month or a project per meaningful. Create an officer position
person. Ideas may include working with called membership liaison. This officer
a soup kitchen, trunk-or-treat, ringing job description can include the responsi-
bells with the Salvation Army, Project bility of conducting a new-member ori-
Shoebox, Samaritan’s Purse, or work- entation, ‘ice-breakers’ at each meeting,
ing with a homeless shelter, or assisted keeping up-to-date membership rosters
living facility. on a chapter’s electronic site, etc.

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(Continued from page 3) or Facebook page and linking it to the represented through the professional
National Phi U home page. The officer project. Depending on the area(s) of
Encourage and recognize profes- can hold an information session on how study represented at your college or
sional achievements of members: to fill out the scholarship application university, such as dietetics, family and
It is important that the president keep online. child, fashion and apparel, or interiors,
members well informed of opportu- for example, it will most likely deter-
nities. Serving as a region collegiate Encourage association between mine the focus of the project. However,
representative is a wonderful experi- collegiate and alumni: The local alumni your chapter will first partner with a
ence. Posting such opportunities on an chapter is required to hold four meet- community agency. Once this partner-
electronic site and sending emails to ings per year. This may typically be a ship is established, your vice-president
market the information are additional Founders’ Day celebration in February, and a team of members, one from each
ways to disseminate the information a Senior Induction, a summer meeting, specialty area, will want to meet with
besides making announcements at and a fall meeting. Two or three of these the agency to determine the needs. Next,
meetings. Hosting a Phi U banquet meetings can easily be combined with the team will bring these needs back to
would be an excellent opportunity to the collegiate chapter in attendance such the chapter and the planning will begin,
recognize professional achievements as the Senior Induction and the Found- a calendar will be established and a
of members. It is at this event, recog- ers’ Day event. timeline will be set to work toward the
nition could be given to the members goal of accomplishing the objectives.
who achieved professional positions One way to encourage the associa-
with Phi U National Council or tion is to have a collegiate-alumni liaison As your leadership team of officers
received Phi U National Scholarships officer on the collegiate officer team. look toward 2017-2018 to plan your
and Awards. The collegiate-alumni officer’s responsi- professional program of works for the
bilities can include that of working with year, I encourage each chapter to draft a
Keep members informed of the collegiate president and a collegiate calendar prior to the end of the academic
scholarships, fellowships, and committee in nominating and initiating year outlining overall goals and achiev-
awards program: Combine this goal local honorary members. A suggestion able objectives of reaching those goals.
with providing an opportunity for pro- is to have the local honorary initiation It will truly feel refreshing to begin
fessional development. Create an offi- at one of the collegiate-alumni functions the new year with a plan in place and a
cer position called scholarship liaison. such as Founders’ Day when several template from which to begin your new
The job description for this postion alumni are traditionally present. year.
could include posting information on
your chapter’s Phi U electronic site Offer participation in a profes-
sional project: The highlight of the year
seems to be the professional program

In Memoriam Name Chapter Date of Death

Ruth Allen Kappa 2016
Jessica A. Barney Kappa 3/26/2015
Jean Baxter Alpha Rho 2/2016
Nina Bennett Beta Delta 8/22/2015
Janet Coate Boyer Gamma 11/16/2016
Dean Emerita Beverly J. Crabtree Alpha Nu 12/7/16
Betty S. Emory Gamma 2/25/2016
Miriam Ericksen Tau 2015
Joyce M. Gossman Beta Gamma 6/30/2016
Nora Grigsby Sigma 1/2015
Frances C. Haydon Beta Delta 4/19/16
Ruth Lerud Alpha 12/3/2015
Dr. Margarette Harden Mercer Omega 11/2015
Lori Qualls Beta Delta 10/2015
Genevieve “Jenny” Schroeder Gamma 2/12/2017
Lois Schwab Xi 10/24/16
Helen Bernice Skodje Beta 6/10/2015
Jennifer W. Slaughter Beta Zeta 2016
Ruth W. Spargo Beta Alpha 2016
Arlene Stansfield Alpha 8/2016
Patricia Tengel Alpha Xi 2016
Ruth Voll Tau 2016
Jean Ann Vosmik Alpha Theta 11/10/2016
Barbara Becker Wurzel Gamma 1/4/2017
Olive Zoller Alpha 7/30/2016

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UNDERSTANDING

OUR PHI U MEMBERS

AND PREPARING THEM FOR LEADERSHIP SUCCESS

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

O ur Phi U members today generation to date with a greater share Sally Fortenberry,
are mostly comprised of the of Millennial women obtaining a Bache- Alpha Alpha,
Millennial Generation, and lor’s Degree than their male counterparts
to assist advisors in preparing their (Patten and Fry, 2015). Having always National Advisor Councilor,
members for leadership roles, it is been rewarded for participation, Millen- Past National President
necessary to understand these students nials tend to be needy, have a sense of
from a generational standpoint. The entitlement, and prefer frequent feed- productivity – advise but do not control;
following chart identifies the demo- back. Generation Y tend to have short ● Build connections – through
graphics of the population according attention spans, high demands, and before
to the Pew Research Center as of deciding to take on a leadership role will groups or peers, collaborate with other
2016. Both Generation Y and Z do ask “What’s in it for me?” There are groups on campus or in the community;
not yet have a set demarcation, but about 75.4 million Millennials in the US
marketers and trend forecasters tend to population as of 2016. They are some- ● Raise their visibility internally
slice generations into roughly 15-year times referred to as Echo Boomers and with specific development initiatives –
blocks of time until after that time pe- the Trophy Generation. They currently take them to Conclave!
riod has passed and assumptions can outnumber the Baby Boom Generation as (National Mentoring Partnership, 2014;
be confirmed with facts (Fry, 2016). of April 2016 (Elmore, 2016; Fry, 2016; Scheef and Thielfoldt, 2014)
Williams, 2015).
So who are these Millennial stu- The next generation we will
dents and how can we most effective- Preparing these Millennials for lead- encounter within the Phi U chapter
ly work with them to prepare them ership success can begin within the Phi is Generation Z. While some may
for leadership success during college U chapter and can take many different soon be entering college and others
and after they graduate? They typi- approaches. These students are already are toddlers, they will out-number the
cally work on two screens and do not up to speed on so many essential aspects previous generation in the US alone by
limit their digital involvement with of what it takes to be successful, yet they
just a computer. They actually think will need extra guidance in order to re-
digitally and solve problems via tech- alize their own potential. Here are a few
nology instead of through meetings. suggestions to consider:
Communication is generally through
texting- choosing this form over ● Offer support – helping them reach
email or phone calls, and they defi- their full potential when needed;
nitely have less time for face-to-face
communication than past generations. ● Provide a road map to help them
Sharing everything, including clothes, navigate their leadership path - mentoring;
has led to our sharing economy where
Uber and AirBnb are finding a viable ● Vary it – the methods, the informa-
market. These students focus on the tion, and the timing; be flexible, timely
present and tend to be highly optimis- and succinct;
tic. Generation Y was raised to be
high achievers by their Baby Boomer ● Provide on-the-spot and on-the-go
parents. Therefore, they are confi- coaching and advising to leverage their
dent and want to be discovered. They eagerness for constant feedback;
are on track to be the most educated
● Encourage innovative thinking;
● Reverse mentoring – ask them for
advice – and actually use it;
● Allow for self-management and let
them take personal ownership of their

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(Continued from page 5) and Asian descent grew by 87% ; and Greatest
the country’s Hispanic population grew Generation
more than a million and should be taken at four times the rate of the total popu-
seriously. They multitask and work on lation; Born 1901-1927
5 screens; not one or two, trying to con- Age in 2016: 89-115
sume it all. Yet, they do not want to be ● Talk in images: emojis, symbols,
tracked, preferring Snapchat, Secret or pictures, videos; Silent
Whisper to communicate. Communica- Generation
tion is primarily with images, icons and ● Communicate more frequently in
symbols- preferring visual communica- shorter bursts of “snackable content” – Born 1928-1945
tion via technology instead of in-person across multiple screens; Age in 2016: 71-88
meetings. They also expect to be able
to communicate whenever or wherever ● Do not talk down; talk to them as Baby Boom
they want. Ironically and not surprising- adults – assume they have opinions and Generation
ly, they tend to lack interpersonal skills listen;
and be over-confident in their knowledge Born 1946-1964
about most subjects. Generation Z loves ● Help Gen Z make stuff; they are Age in 2016: 52-70
creating things and wants to work for industrious – tap into their entrepreneur-
success that will impact the world econ- ial spirit; Generation X
omy and ecology. Entrepreneurship is in
their DNA. Three out of four wish their ● Give them control and preference Born 1965-1980
current hobby could become their full- settings – may be virtual; Age in 2016: 36-51
time job. They focus on the future, are
pragmatists and realists having grown up ● Talk to them about value – include Generation Y
in a post 9-11 era of recession, terror- a social cause that they can fight for and
ism, violence, volatility and complexity. relate to the professional project; (also known as Millennials)
Generation Z has a shorter attention span
than the Millennials, about 8 seconds, ● Help them build expertise; they Born 1981-1998*
and therefore expect quick results for ev- want to be experts – provide meaningful Age in 2016: 18-35
erything. This generation is the children meetings;
of Generation X parents, who came of Generation Z
age in the post-Watergate and post-Viet- ● Tease: think puzzles, surprises and
nam periods of the 1970s during a time games – feed their curiosity; Born 1999-2014*
of what seemed to be limited opportuni- Age in 2016: 3-17
ty. They have subsequently tried to give ● Collaborate with them; help them
their children the safe and secure child- collaborate with others – take them to Pew Research Center. Retrieved February 28, 2017
hood they never had. Thus, Generation Conclave! (Williams, 2015) from http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/03/19/
Z thrives on structure and prefers saving how-millennials-compare-with-their-grandparents/
money to spending it. This generation is No matter the generation, we should
also known as the iGeneration, Genera- embrace their unique qualities and dif- Scheef, D. and Thielfoldt, D. (July 25, 2014). Preparing
tion C (connected) and Digital Naviga- ferences. These students are our future millennials for leadership success. Retrieved on February
tors. They are currently aged between and as advisors we should definitely 22, 2016 from www.thelearningcafe.net
3-17 accounting for 25.9% of the US encourage them to pursue leadership
population and growing (Beall, 2016; positions and contribute their skills with- Williams, A. (September 18, 2015). Move over millenni-
Elmore, 2016; Williams, 2015). in the chapter. Let’s take the initiative to als, here comes generation z. Retrieved on January 25,
bring at least one of our student leaders 2016 from www.nytlivingnewsletter.org
So how do we as Phi U Advisors to Conclave in the Boston area next
work with this newest group of college year!
students entering the ranks of the acade-
my? Here are a few ideas: Beall, George. (November 5, 2016). 8 key differences be-
tween gen z and millennials. Retrieved February 15, 2017
● Depict them as diverse – accord- from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/george-beall/8-key-dif-
ing to the Census Bureau the number ferences-between_b_12814200.html
of Americans self-identifying as mixed
white and black biracial rose 134% ; the Elmore, T. (August 15, 2016). How generation z differs
number of Americans of mixed white from generation y. Retrieved on January 12, 2017 from
http://growingleaders.com/blog/generation-z-differs-gener-
ation-y/#sthash.VCCLXMhp.dpuf

Fry, R. (April 25, 2016). Millennials overtake baby
boomers as America’s largest generation. Pew Research
Center. Retrieved on February 1, 2017 from http://www.
pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/04/25/millennials-over-
take-baby-boomers/
 
National Mentoring Partnership. (n.d.). Become a Mentor.
Mentor. Retrieved on September 22, 2014 from http://www.
mentoring.org
Patton, E. and Fry. R. (March 19, 2015). How millennials
today compare with their grandparents 50 years ago.

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WHERE

YOUARE

LEADING ME?
By Vickie Brown Racy, Gamma Zeta, National Alumni Councilor

to it than just being “the Boss.” It re- the amazing results!
quires the ability to share and to serve Good leadership requires us to push
others. Phi Upsilon Omicron has been
built on the understanding that being through obstacles and discover strengths
of service supports lifelong learning we did not know we possessed. Serving
and builds leadership skills. others throughout our various communi-
ties enriches our leaders. As members of
With leading comes much respon- Phi Upsilon Omicron we must continue
sibility. A good leader must possess to support each other in our efforts to
the ability to accept their limitations uphold ethical standards and academic
and be able to motivate and activate excellence.
others. This famous quote sums up
the quality of motivation needed by Where Are You Leading Me? To ful-
good leaders: Leadership: The art of fill your destiny to become an excellent
getting someone else to do something leader and a supporter of families in all
you want done because he of our communities.
wants to do it. ~ President
Vickie Brown Racy, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Being
Gamma Zeta, “the Boss” isn’t always the
best strategy.
National Alumni Councilor
As an educator, it has been
A s a child, I remember playing my privilege to be the leader.
the game “Follow the Lead- I have shared my experienc-
er.” Around and around the es and education with my
playground, across the field, under tree students in order to hopefully
limbs, and between the buildings at lead them toward achieving
school we would race. Everyone always their goals. There have been
wanted to be the leader. It was the lead- many times in my life that I
er’s job to decide where we would go was unclear on the path I was
and how we would get there. The leader to take, but in spite of doubts,
was the Boss! What a fun time we had. I continued on. Once a lead-
ership role has been accepted,
Once I grew older, I learned that a good leader has to stay the
there are many responsibilities required course. St Paul of Tarsus
to be an effective leader. There’s more wrote in 2 Timothy 4:7: I have
fought the good fight, I have
finished the race, I have kept
the faith. How rewarding it is
to stay with the course and see

Building on a Legacy

Supporting the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation

By Susan M. Rickards, Lambda, Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation Chair

“To make a positive difference is a humble goal Marty Bickett Frost Scholarship Fund.
Dr. Frost was initiated into Iota
in the creation of a stellar legacy!”
chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron at the

I t is a humble goal for each of as educational expenses continue to rise, University of Kentucky in 1971 and in
us to intentionally leave a leg- we must continue to provide increased 1977 received an Ed.D. from the Uni-
acy each day. Daily legacies financial support to our undergraduate versity of Kentucky. During her career
she has taught in the public school

could be a financial gift or a gift of our and graduate members who will become system and is currently Professor and

time. Those with specific financial tomorrow’s professionals. Chair, Department of Human Devel-

philanthropic goals frequently look at Through the Phi Upsilon Omi- opment and Family Relations, at State

charitable objec- cron Fall Alumni University of New York at Plattsburgh.

tives of con- Mailing, thousands She has served in many capacities at the

sistent annual of members have local, regional and national level for Phi

giving. Donors made donations of Upsilon Omicron. In 1999 she received

may also look at $25.00 or more to the National Advisor Award for her

the best way to support our student service as the Chapter Advisor for Beta

make periodic members. If just Epsilon Chapter.

major financial 1,000 members Dr. Carolyn Barnhart, National

gifts. donated $25.00 in President from 2006-2008, stated in

As a Phi Up- one year, an un- a CANDLE article: “The legacy we

silon Omicron precedented impact leave will be our ability to connect with

Honor Society of $25,000 would real people and real challenges while

member, it is enable the foun- having the inner drive to imagine new

exciting for each dation to establish possibilities for ourselves, our friends,

of us to look not a new endowed our families and our world.”

only at the past, scholarship. Five The generosity of Phi Upsilon

but also to plan hundred donors of Omicron alumni have helped to shape

for the future $50.00 each or 250 the Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational

professionals donors of $100.00 Foundation into what it is today—a

in Family and each would trans- financial support system for collegiate

Consumer Susan M. Rickards, Lambda, late into a new en- students pursuing careers in Family and
Sciences. Sara Educational Foundation Chair dowed scholarship. Consumer Sciences. Please be part of
Sutton, Foun- Members may this legacy by contributing to the Phi

dation Chair from 2000-2002, stated also choose to contribute to an existing Upsilon Omicron Educational Founda-

in a CANDLE article, “The Edu- scholarship. tion. Whether you establish a specific

cational Foundation is such a vital Phi Upsilon Omicron collegiate fund or contribute a smaller amount,

part of what Phi U is all about. We members are honored and financially each donation enables Phi Upsilon

encourage students’ scholarship, supported when an alumni member or Omicron to assist our undergraduate and

leadership, and service and help to members establish a scholarship, fel- graduate student members.

provide financial assistance to make lowship or an award. Dr. Marty Frost, a To obtain information on establish-

a student’s goals somewhat easier to Phi Upsilon Omicron Chapter Advisor, ing a fund in your name or the name of

achieve.” past National Council member and past others, contact Melissa Martin, Execu-

Since 1970, your collective Foundation Chair, has chosen to be pro- tive Director of Phi Upsilon Omicron, or

support of the Phi Upsilon Omicron active by completing the funding of the refer to the Phi U website.

Educational Foundation has en- Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 charitable organization.
abled the Foundation to award over All Contributions are tax-deductible. Send contributions to:
$1,000,000.00 to collegiate members. Phi Upsilon Omicron Educational Foundation, Inc.
This is a testament to the continued c/o Melissa Martin, Executive Director, Phi Upsilon Omicron

support of our members. However, PO Box 50970, Bowling Green, KY 42102-4270

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Exemplifying Your Family and Consumer Sciences

Skills and Talents

Through Service By Jenifer Reader,
Beta Rho, Region 4 Councilor and Chair

Jenifer Reader, A s an online Family and have interacted. Which person comes
Beta Rho, Region 4 Councilor Consumer Sciences (FCS) to mind first? What qualities did you
instructor, I am continually observe of this leader? What experiences
and Chair thinking of ways to communicate my did you have with this leader? What was
messages while actively involving his or her leadership role?
my audience members, wherever they
may be. Altough the task of communi- 2. Now think about the word
cating my message to you through this “SERVICE.” What does service mean
article does not quite compare to the to you? What are some of the most
task of teaching students how to sew memorable service opportunities in
online (yes, I said sewing online!), which you have participated? Why do
my goal is the same: To engage and they stand out in your memory more
educate my audience even though we than others?
are not in the same room.
When I think of the word LEADER,
With that in mind, I ask: Are you I think about qualities of a leader. Some
ready to be engaged and educated? of the qualities I use to describe a leader
Great! Here is your first assignment: are ambitious, has a vision/purpose,
heartfelt, and provides an example. My
1. Think about the word own personal, simplified definition of a
“LEADER.” What comes to mind? leader is someone to whom others look
You may think about qualities of a for direction. A leader can be assigned
leader, experiences you have had with or elected to a position, such as our Phi
leaders, or perhaps your own leader- U chapter advisors and officers. Leaders
ship experience. You may also think can also earn their positions through
of specific leaders with whom you demonstration of hard work and dedica-
tion to a cause, such as a manager who
Xi chapter members using their interior design skills to remodel a room at the Friendship Home, a has worked his or her way up through
shelter for victims of domestic violence. the ranks of a company. A leader can
also emerge during times of need, such
as those who show up to help after a
natural disaster. In all cases, a leader is
there to give direction by providing an
example to guide others’ attitudes and
behaviors.

When I think of the word SERVICE,
I envision a need being fulfilled. Needs
range in significance depending on the
situation, but when put into context of
the person or group who requires assis-
tance, the need is real and cannot be ful-
filled without the help of others. When
I volunteer my time to teach nutrition
classes in a community setting, I see a
need being fulfilled: Participants need to

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(Continued from page 9) sion is so diverse, we have a wealth of Conclave service project as a model:
information, skills, and talents to share. Organize a clothing and accessories
know how to plan and prepare a healthy What other profession do you know drive for a group in need. Work with the
meal. I also see a need being fulfilled of which can teach individuals how to participants by providing suggestions
when I help collect and distribute food at dress for an interview, sew on a button, about how to dress for different scenar-
our university’s food pantry to students arrange a living room, communicate ios using the items you collected. Build
who cannot afford to purchase groceries. with others, manage stress, make a smart their confidence by showing them how
Service comes in many different forms purchase, and plan and cook a healthy to choose clothes on a limited budget
and can benefit those on the giving end meal? This puts us in a unique posi- which fit their style and make them feel
just as much as those on the receiving tion to provide examples and direction good.
end. to others in many ways and in many
different settings. While it is valuable 3) Interior Design: Work with a
Why did I ask you to think about the to exemplify our FCS skills and talents group such as a battered women’s shelter
word LEADER and SERVICE in the in a classroom or community setting, it who helps place women into their own
same assignment? How do they con- is even more beneficial to do so while spaces. Show them how to “design on a
nect, and is the connection significant? providing service. dime” by using items you collected as
Phi U’s second purpose is to “Devel- part of a household items and accesso-
op qualities of leadership by providing How do we create a Leader- ries drive. Teach them about creative use
opportunities for service.” Our orga- ship-Through-Service opportunity where of design with repurposed, inexpensive,
nization finds value in encouraging its we can exemplify our FCS skills and and easily-accessible items.
members to participate in Leadership talents? Here are a few ideas:
Through Service, our current national What ideas do YOU have for an FCS
theme. When we take the opportunity to 1) Food/Nutrition: Volunteer to teach Leadership-Through-Service opportu-
lead, no matter the situation, we have a a Cooking Matters class at the local nity? For your last assignment, think of
chance to provide an example and give food bank. Teach others how to plan and how you can exemplify your skills and
direction to others. prepare healthy meals using common talents as a leader in the FCS profession
resources available at the food bank through a service opportunity. I would
As FCS professionals, what exam- (here in Idaho they get a lot of beans and love to hear your ideas! Email them to
ples can we provide? What direction can potato flakes). [email protected].
we give to others? Because our profes-
2) Fashion: Use the Oklahoma City

PHI UPSILON OMICRON CONCLAVE 2016 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
CONCLAVE SERVICE PROJECT: SUITED FOR SUCCESS

Thanks to all Phi Upsilon Omicron members who
contributed to the National Project for Suited for Success
(SFS) at the National Conclave in
Oklahoma City.


Susan Walton, Director of SFS, was so impressed and
thankful for all the contributions. Donations included
$325 and many sack items, such as purses, cosmetics,
and bath and hair products. Clothing items included 45
gifts of suits, dresses, skirts, slacks, coats, and jackets.
We even received two big boxes in the mail full of cloth-
ing items.

You have made many ladies happy as we have been
dressing them for successful interviews!

Tana Stufflebean, Phi Upsilon Omicron 2016 Con-
clave Committee and SFS Volunteer

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Diversity Woven
Leadership, Scholarship & Service Between

By Helyne Frederick,
Upsilon, Region 3 Councilor

P hi Upsilon Omicron is an Helyne Frederick, Upsilon, better projects when we truly understand
organization that has suc- Region 3 Councilor the strengths that individuals bring to
cessfully promoted and our event. We could capitalize on that
developed myriad leaders. Our service to ensure that conclusions drawn when and have a richer experience. Awareness
projects and the professional lives making comparisons across groups are of challenges can help us to consider
of current members are no doubt a fair and grounded in our research. Have ways to help resolve the challenges or
mirror of leadership, scholarship, and a colleague or peer review your work to prevent the challenges from limiting
service. We have also served a variety and provide feedback. participation.
of backgrounds and cultures through
our organization. Diversity is and d. Use data from reliable orga- c. Homework: Before embarking
should always be woven into every nizations, databases, and literature to on service projects, a needs assessment
aspect of our work. For we are diverse ground our scholarship. and/or inquiry about the population
in our leading, serving, and scholarly being served is helpful. Questions to
endeavors. Our society is diverse. The 2. In Service: We are often called consider could include: Will I need a
Pew Research Institute estimates that to serve people with whom we share translator? Are there dietary restrictions
by 2050, there will be more diversity several commonalities, but we are often based on religious beliefs? Is the build-
and that minority groups will make up expected to serve individuals and fam- ing accessible for all abilities? Will the
at least 50% of the population. Ethnic- ilies who share a different background time of the event meet the needs of the
ity is not the only way we differ. The than us. intended audience?
United States has a beautiful tapestry
of religious backgrounds, cultural a. Be open to listen and hear d. “Walk a mile in their shoes”
identities, gender, sexual orientation, perspectives that are different from ours. if you can. We can best serve others
social class, and origins. Our diver- when we can truly empathize with their
sity must truly be celebrated. With b. We should actively seek to situations.
this diversity comes challenges. How understand the strengths and challenges
can we best lead, serve, and pro- of various families. We will conduct e. Use examples in your pre-
duce scholarly work that adequately sentations/programs that fit with your
acknowledges our diversity? Here are audience.
some ways:
f. Create a safe environment for
1. In Scholarship: It is important your activities by providing opportuni-
when we teach and conduct research ties for people to mingle and learn about
that we represent the diversity of the each other’s backgrounds.
U.S population and the communities
we serve. g. Recruit individuals or families
from diverse backgrounds to participate
a. Be mindful about the in your events.
population around our campuses and
the country, and seek to recruit par- 3. In Leadership: A leader sets the
ticipants from varying ethnic back- example for diversity.
grounds when conducting research.
a. Organize training and develop-
b. Prepare lectures and presen- ment on diversity and inclusion for your
tations that are inclusive of varying chapter.
perspectives and the diversity in our
society. b. Be a Team Builder: If your
chapter is diverse, ensure that all mem-
c. Be mindful of our biases bers are working together as a team and
are accommodating diverse ideas and
experiences.

c. Develop an atmosphere where
members can speak with you about

12 THE CANDLE Risk and Protectiv
Preventing Elder Financial Exploitat
(Continued from page 11)
Phi U Alumni Research Gra
things that concern them.
d. Broaden opportunities for your S ince we last shared this re- legal costs, and lost income and assets”
search, we have narrowed our (MetLife Mature Market Institute, 2009,
chapter to serve alongside organizations focus to identifying risk and p. 6). According to Gunther (2011), the
who serve marginalized groups or serve protective factors within families that costs of financial exploitation in Utah
individuals who are of a different so- are likely to contribute to or protect alone were estimated at $1 million per
cioeconomic status, ethnicity, sexuality, families from later family member week.
ability, national origin, etc. financial exploitation of an older relative
who trusted a family member enough to In response, research studies on
e. Partner with agencies and give them legal responsibilities as their elder mistreatment have increased expo-
institutions that are inclusive and are power-of-attorney agent to manage their nentially, particularly in the subarea of
actively seeking to promote diversity affairs when they become dependent. EFE. Most researchers have focused on
and tolerance. identification of the problem, but little
Current trends indicate that the older work has been conducted on how and
Phi Upsilon Omicron already adult population (aged 65+) will double why exploitation occurs, particularly
demonstrates a commitment to inclu- by 2030 in the United States (Federal within the family unit because first-
sion and diversity. However, with the Interagency Forum on Aging-Related hand accounts are extremely difficult to
growing diversity of the U.S population, Statistics, 2012) with the fastest grow- obtain. Complicating the study of EFE is
something more is needed. We are to ing segment being age 85+. This means family secrecy. Estimates indicate that
continue and excel in our efforts to en- more elders could be vulnerable for the majority of cases go unreported to
courage diverse thinking and awareness more years to the escalating problem of Adult Protective Services, Area Agen-
of the varying ethnic and cultural groups financial exploitation. Although older cies on Aging, or law enforcement.
in our society, and prepare our leaders adults can use several ways to have sur-
and members to capture ideas, pro- rogate decision makers, (e.g., represen- Participants in the first phase
grams, literature, service opportunities, tative payees, bank account signatories, involved interviews with 14 family
and scholarship that will strengthen our conservatorships, guardianships, quit- members from nine states, seven unre-
noble organization. claim deeds, and/or trusts), all legally ported and three reported cases. The
bind their designated surrogates to act male participants were related to the
Pew Research (2008). U.S population Projections: 2005- in the best interests of the older per- victims as two sons and a son-in-law.
2050. http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2008/02/11/us-popu- son. Older adults are often encouraged The female participants’ relations to
lation-projections-2005-2050/ by professionals to designate a power the victims were seven daughters, one
of attorney (POA) agent for surrogate granddaughter, and three stepdaughters.
JOIN US FOR decision making for financial, health- The elder victims included five men and
care decisions or both. Family members eight women; seven widowed and one
The American Association are most often designated for this role divorced. Nine perpetrators were female
of Family and Consumer Sciences (Gunther, 2011). However, because and four were male. Eight victims’
of lack of oversight, this power is too experiences were unreported to author-
108th Annual often abused. A MetLife Mature Market ities listed above, although four were
Conference & Expo Institute (2011) study that relied solely reported to lawyers, two were seen as
upon secondary press accounts revealed complicit with the perpetrators.
June 25-28, 2017 that annually from reported cases, elder
victims lose a minimum of $2.9 billion Prior to coding and analysis of
at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, TX (up 12% from 2008) and produce an interview transcripts, pseudonyms were
extensive personal and financial impact assigned to protect anonymity of partic-
Phi Upsilon Omicron on both victims and their families. This ipants, victims, and other individuals.
will sponsor a joint data does not include estimates in excess Using NVivo 11 Pro Qualitative Analy-
of tens of billions of dollars “in health sis Software, co-investigators reviewed
luncheon on June 26th care, social services, investigative and codes and grouped them into categories
from 12:00- 1:15 with until consensus was achieved. The same
Kappa Omicron Nu. procedure was utilized to identify broad-

www.aafcs.org

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ve Factors within Families:
tion (EFE) by Family-Member Power of Attorney Agent

nt by Virginia B. Vincenti, Ph.D. – University of Wyoming

er themes. Three subthemes emerged ments and restrictions to include in their of Controlling Behaviors (CCB) Assessing
related to potential risk factors: 1) Prob- POA documents. This understanding Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships.
lematic Family Relationships including could reduce the likelihood of EFE by Violence Against Women, 18(8), 913-933.
unresolved conflict and long-standing family POA agents and thus help to fore-
enabling behaviors, often on the part stall this predicted societal crisis. MetLife Mature Market Institute, National
of the elders. 2) Trust Issues including Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse,
either long-standing mistrust, ignoring Participants are still being sought & Center for Gerontology at Virginia Poly-
untrustworthy behaviors and attitudes, for our current data collection involving technic Institute and State University. (2009).
and ineffective planning to protect from a survey to capture facts of the current Broken trust: elders, family, and finances.
potential breach of trust. 3) Unhealthy or past cases followed by interviews http://www.metlife.com/assets/cao/mmi/pub-
Power Dynamics among Family Mem- to gain in-depth understanding of risk lications/studies/mmi-study-broken-trust-el-
bers including dominant-acquiescent and protective factors within families ders-family-finances.pdf?SCOPE=Metlife
relationships involving victims and POA who have and have not experienced
agents. Acquiescent victim and POA EFE. They need to be 18 and older, MetLife Mature Market Institute, Nation-
agents were vulnerable to dominance by English-speaking, U.S. residents with al Committee for the Prevention of Elder
agents or agents’ spouses. In the litera- older adult relatives (60 or older) who Abuse, & Center for Gerontology at Virginia
ture on abusive relationships, it is widely have appointed family members as their Polytechnic Institute and State University.
accepted that power and coercive control power-of-attorney agents. We will com- (2011). The MetLife study of elder financial
is used by abusers to gain and maintain pare successful and exploitive family abuse: Crimes of occasion, desperation, and
control over a victim for an abusive pur- situations to identify potential risk and predation against America’s elders. New York:
pose (Lehmann, Catherine, & Simmons, protective factors. MetLife Mature Market Institute.
2012; Policastro, & Finn, 2015).  In
these cases, financial exploitation is Participants who complete a confi- Policastro, C., & Finn, M. A. (2015). Coercive
perpetrated for the personal gain of the dential survey ($20 Visa gift card incen- Control and Physical Violence in Older Adults
POA agent. Other strategies used to tive) may be asked to be interviewed. Analysis Using Data From the National Elder
facilitate power and control are isolation Contact me at 307-766-4079 or vin- Mistreatment Study. Journal of interpersonal
or gaslighting (manipulation of someone [email protected] for more information. violence, 0886260515585545.
by psychological means into questioning The research has been funded by Phi
their own sanity). In a number of our Upsilon Omicron and Kappa Omicron The following team members helped with the
cases, the exploiter curtailed communi- Nu FCS honor societies, the USDA-NI- research and writing of the grant proposal:
cation with other key family members, FA through the Wyoming Agriculture
leaving them concerned yet uninformed Experiment Station, Wisconsin Associa- *Virginia B. Vincenti, PhD,
about the elder victim’s finances, health, tion of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Wyoming
and well-being. and the University of Wyoming Social
Justice Research Center. Donovan Rudisuhle, MBA, Consultant,
Ultimately, findings from this Certified Fraud Examiner,
research could improve family mem- Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Laramie, Wyoming
bers’ awareness of potential late-life Statistics. (2012). Older Americans 2012:
consequences of such things as earlier Key indicators of well-being. Retrieved from: Lorna B. Browne, PhD, freelance researcher
family relationships, resource exchange https://agingstats.gov/docs/PastReports/2012/ and former team member
patterns, and values. They also could OA2012.pdf
increase understanding by families and *Cynthia R. Jasper, PhD,
professionals of the complexities and Gunther, J. (2011). The Utah cost of financial University of Wisconsin-Madison
significance of family relationships and exploitation. (No. 32). American Bar Associ-
dynamics that could improve end-of-life ation. *Karen P. Goebel, PhD,
planning decisions such as whom to ap- University of Wisconsin-Madison
point as POA agents and what require- Lehmann, P., Simmons, C. A., & Pillai, V.
K. (2012). The Validation of the Checklist *Axton E. Betz-Hamilton, PhD,
Eastern Illinois University

* Phi U members

The following team members helped with the
coding and analysis of the transcripts:

Cory R. Bolkan, PhD,
University of Washington, Vancouver

Pamela B. Teaster, PhD,
Virginia Tech University

PHI UPSILON

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16 THE CANDLE

2016 NATIONAL HONORARY INITIATE

DR. JORGE H. ATILES

At Conclave 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, we were beyond pleased to initiate a remarkable national honorary mem-
ber, Dr. Jorge H. Atiles.

Jorge Horacio Atiles is Associate Dean of Extension and Engagement at Oklahoma State University’s College of Human
Sciences. The following is an exerpt from his speech as he addressed the Conclave 2016 attendees.

Congratulations Dr. Atiles and Welcome to Phi U!

G ood afternoon, Phi U members continue to happen in Phi U. class, and that was the perfect hook for
and guests. I feel so lucky to I also want to publicly thank my me. I fell into the FCS trap like a tropi-
have been selected for honor- cal fish and have been hooked ever since
ary membership in the national honor wife for introducing me to Family and (to both the profession and my wife!)
society for our profession. I thank Susan Consumer Sciences. Some of you may
Rickards for her nomination and all who know that my college education started Let me tell you why this is the case.
were involved in the selection. Melissa in architecture and then in urban and Many of you would probably identify
Martin is a great choice to continue the regional planning. It was in 1990 (some with this. I want to make a difference! I
work as Executive Director, and I have of you were not alive then) that Julia told want to use my knowledge for good. I
no doubt that many great things will me about this FCS Degree in Housing… want to change things so people, fam-
she encouraged me to take a summer ilies and communities can achieve the

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Jorge Horacio Atiles, Ph.d. ing, and community vitality. All of that leadership so I can help others achieve
Associate Dean, Extension and is part of our human ecosystem and their dreams and goals.
our life course development. To realize
Engagement, excellence in these dimensions, you as To close, I encourage you to estab-
Oklahoma State University a student and professional must develop lish relationships with other profession-
College of Human Sciences expertise in als in and outside FCS. Many leadership
opportunities came to me because of:
best quality of life. Your generation is a) Wellness
very much in tune with the “so what” b) Appropriate use of technology 1) Passion and believing in what
aspects of life. As Millennials, you c) Building capacity to meet needs we do
want to know what is in it for you, d) Resource development and sus-
you also want to fix things, you want tainability; and 2) Acting and dressing for success
to make a difference. And let me tell e) Understanding global interdepen- 3) Treating everyone as valued
you…you are making a difference! dence members, from the cleaning staff to the
In that last topic…let me just say president of your university. We are all
And the pressure is on you to that our global interdependence will not humans trying to enhance our lives.
change things…we need a clean cease to grow. Not even building a wall You as Phi U members are presented
planet, we need job opportunities for can stop it. Not unless we are willing with the amazing opportunity to make
all, we need better ways to prevent to change our standard of living and do a greater difference than our generation
chronic disease and pain; we need without a lot of what we are now accus- has made, and I am confident that you
peace (and that starts right at home in tomed to having in terms of consumer will change the world for the better and
the way we raise our kids and relate goods, cheap labor, travel, etc. will achieve great goals for yourselves,
with each other); we need a future for And think about it…when we build your families and friends, and communi-
all…I want to be able to retire and a wall, we not only keep others from ties all around.
have someone take the reins of my job coming in…but we also are not able to
and make it even better. I wish I could get out. Thus we create a prison for us. Local
live 50 more years so I can get to ex- That is an intellectual, economic, social Honorary
perience all that you will accomplish and cultural prison many of us would not Members
because of what you learn in FCS. enjoy.
All of us at some point in our lives Alpha Nu
Looking into our body of knowl- must cross some “walls.” Some are real, Chapter
edge is a great framework for life. some are virtual, and some are imagi-
We focus on our basic human needs, nary. Let me tell you about the various Nathan Hardy,
family strengths, individual well-be- walls I needed to climb to be where I am Ph.D.
now.
I chose a career that was not what Assistant Professor
my parents envisioned for me (my Oklahoma State
father wanted me to be a lawyer and my University
mother- a medical doctor). At the end, Stillwater, OK
they supported me in my decision for
Architecture. I chose to leave my birth
land, the Dominican Republic, and pur-
sue additional education. I had to learn
another language, costumes and culture;
crossing the ocean to a new academic
and life adventure. I married someone
from a different country and have lived
in four different states in the USA. This
is home.
These “walls” in my life were not
always easy to climb and conquer, but, at
the end, they have made me whom I am
and allow me to understand this diverse
world and commit myself to applying
knowledge from FCS and cultivating my

18 THE CANDLE

CHAPTER NEWS

The Beta Xi Chapter at Texas State day restoring a portion of their home. The Phi Upsilon Omicron National
University held a volunteer event on They demolished laundry room walls, Director, Melissa Martin, is presented a
February 4th with the St. Bernard Proj- scrubbed chemicals on exposed structur- new computer for the National Office.
ect organization. They worked with the al beams, and removed damaged tiles. This generous donation was provided
organization to help those families in through support from Beta Delta Alumni
the San Marcos area who were affect- Photo courtesy of Chapter. The new computer will be used
ed by the floods in recent years. They Josh Mena, Phi U President- Beta Xi, Texas for maintaining and archiving Phi Upsi-
are pictured above helping a family in State University lon Omicron information and data.
Martindale, Texas, where they spent a
Left to right; Cheryl Lacefield- Beta Delta
Alumni President, Melissa Martin- Executive
Director, and Kacy Markham- Beta Delta
Alumni Vice President

The Gamma Gamma
Chapter at the University
of Central Oklahoma had
an 108th Birthday Celebra-
tion for Phi U on February
15th in the Virginia Lamb
Room. Free pizza and cake
were provided for members
and Region 3 Councilor
Diana Watson-Maile was
invited to share
with members.

Photo courtesy of
Diana Watson-Maile- Region 3
Councilor

Left to right; Allyson White, Jean Simo, Vivian Villar, and Susan Miller

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Left to right; Tresea Maull, Ginny Vicini, and The Iota Alumni Chapter at the voted to allocate $125.00 to help dec-
Martha Nall University of Kentucky was very active orate a room at the Center. In addition,
this year, holding
regular meetings and they collected baby
programs, hosting the items and toiletries
Collegiate Reception to donate to The
at Founders’ Day, and Nest, a Center for
participating in ser- Women, Children,
vice projects. Their and Families. They
President, Martha plan to continue the
Nall, represented the Phi U tradition of
chapter at Conclave service by partic-
in Oklahoma City, OK. ipating in another
project at their April meeting.
In October 2016 they collected
items to benefit the Arbor Youth Service Photos courtesy of Terry D. Buckner- Iota
Center, and at their December meeting, Alumni Publicity Chair

Left to right; Cheryl Lacefield, Kacy Markham, Taylor Stewart, Wilma Rogers, Palma Milliman, The Beta Delta Chapter at Western
and Romanza Johnson Kentucky University is working with
HOTEL INC. as part of their 2017 pro-
fessional project. Personal care packag-
es are being furnished by the collegiate
chapter through HOTEL INC. to individ-
uals who do not have permanent hous-
ing. Pictured left is Beta Delta Alumni
bringing items they had collected at the
Founders’ Day event.

Photo courtesy of Natasha Lacy- Beta Delta
Alumni Publicity Chair

Congratulations to Beta Iota Chapter at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA COMING SOON

on their recent reactivation. The chapter held their reactivation ceremony with Jasmine to www.phiu.org

Gibbs pinning members Breanna R. Hawkins, Gabrielle T. Topps, and local honorary • Digital Subscription
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Phi U would like to welcome our new Media Coordi-
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Brad is an alum of Western Kentucky University Information
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We hope you’ll enjoy these new
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20 THE CANDLE

At their February meeting, the Oklaho-
ma State University Alpha Nu Chapter
learned about the founding history of
Phi U and the national theme, “Leader-
ship through Service,” from Region 3
Councilor, Diana Watson-Maile.

Photo courtesy of Diana Watson-Maile- Re-
gion 3 Councilor

The Gamma Chapter at The Ohio following: “I have begun work towards In addition to his course work,
State University awarded two undergrad- my lifelong goal of becoming a Family Jeremy works in the College of Edu-
uate scholarships to Haley Marie Miller, and Consumer Science educator, and cation and Human Ecology Scholar-
a Senior in Fashion and Retail Studies, it is as great as I anticipated. This past ship and Donor Relations Office. This
and Michele Genevieve Marcinick, a semester I had the pleasure of observing energetic young man is definitely a
Junior in Hospitality Management. Both Miss Dietz, a middle school FCS teacher positive asset to our profession.
young women are involved in the Gam- at Hilliard Weaver Middle School.
ma Chapter and across campus. Michele Throughout the observations of both her Jane Shanely Graduate Funds are
will be serving with Jeremy West as personal decisions and FCS classes, I available to Phi Upsilon Omicron
Co-President of the chapter. have gained knowledge that I will use in members enrolled in The Ohio State
my future teaching. I was able to teach University Graduate School. Follow-
Jane Shanely Graduate Funds were my own lesson to the classes about bul- ing National Phi U guidelines, the
awarded to Jeremy West for the 2015-16, lying, which went very well and seemed student’s program of study must have
2016-17 academic years to support Jer- to have made an impact on the students. 30% of course work in Family and
emy’s career goal of becoming a Family I am excited for the future and remainder Consumer Sciences.
and Consumer Sciences educator. This of my coursework, observations, and
past year has put him well on his way to student teaching!” Photo courtesy of Katie Shelley- President,
achieving that goal as he shares in the Gamma Alumni Chapter

Left to right; Jeremy West, Nicole Cousino Stankey, Hayley Miller, Nicole Gravalis, and Victoria Figliomeni

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The Beta Zeta Chapter at Texas nounced the incoming officers. Various
Christian University in Fort Worth members received scholarships and se-
initiated approximately 40 new mem- niors were awarded Phi U Honor Cords
bers this semester. These members have and inducted into the Beta Zeta Alumni
maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the Chapter. Some of the scholarships that
following majors: Interior Design, Fash- were awarded include the Suzanne Yar-
ion Merchandising, Child Development, bro and Bonnie Enlow Memorial Schol-
Nutritional Sciences, and Dietetics. arship, along with the Jennifer Slaughter
The chapter had a record high number Memorial Award for Excellence.
of guests supporting and celebrating
the new initiates. Beth Lamb, the Fort Photos courtesy of Cecilia Pinales
Worth Ronald McDonald House’s Chief
Marketing Officer, gave a presentation
on the Fort Worth House and how Phi U
has made an impact on this House.

Each new member is encouraged to
take a leadership role, and nearly half of
the 2017-2018 chapter officers were part
of this new initiate group!

The chapter also recognized their
2016-2017 Chapter Officers and an-

Officers and members of the Omega Chapter at Texas Tech University participate in the 2017 Arbor Day tree and shrub plant-
ing activities at the Human Science building on campus.

Photo courtesy of Zoe Noonkester

22 MEMBER NEWS & INFORMATION

DIRECTORY

PHI UPSILON OMICRON Robin Box, Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Applied Sciences & Technology,
National Honor Society 206, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306 O (765) 285-4066,
Email: [email protected]
in Family and Consumer Sciences,
Founded at the University of Minnesota Vickie Brown-Racy, Northeastern State University, 600 N Grand Avenue, BT 210A,
Tahlequah, OK 74464, O (918) 444-2961, Email: [email protected]
February 10, 1909
Laken Campbell, [email protected]
NATIONAL OFFICE
P.O. BOX 50970, Sally Fortenberry, 5660 Jamaica Circle, N. Richland Hills, TX 76180, O (817) 257-6752
Email: [email protected]
Bowling Green, KY, 42102-4270
270-904-1340 Helyne Frederick, Winthrop University, 701 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29733,
O (803) 323-2190, Email: [email protected]
Hours: M-Th 9:00-4:00 (Central)
World Wide Website: http://www.phiu.org Trina Gannon, Ohio University, Lindley Hall N. 152, 79 Court St. Athens, OH 45701,
Facebook: Phi Upsilon Omicron National O (740) 590-1930, Email: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE BOARD Cindy Jones, FACS Dept AC 403C, Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
President: Michelle Toews
Alumni Councilor:Vickie Brown-Racy 42101, O (270)-392-1594, Email: [email protected]
Region Councilor Chair: Jenifer Reader
National Collegiate Chair: Laken Campbell Kathleen Lodl, 211 Ag Hall--Extension, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE,
Executive Director: Melissa Martin 68583-0703, O 402-472-9012, Email: [email protected]
Educational Foundation Chair: Susan Rickards
Melissa Martin, P.O. BOX 50970, Bowling Green, KY, 42102-4270, O (270) 904-1340
NATIONAL COUNCIL Hours: M-Th 9:00-4:00 (Central), Email: [email protected]
President: Michelle Toews
President-Elect: Robin Box Kennedy Navis, [email protected]
Executive Director: Melissa Martin
Advisor Councilor: Sally Fortenberry V. Ann Paulins, The Patton College of Education, Ohio University, McCracken Hall,
Alumni Councilor: Vickie Brown-Racy Athens, OH 45701, O (740) 593-0253, Email: [email protected]
Region Councilor Chair: Jenifer Reader
Finance Chair: V. Ann Paulins Danielle Raffa, [email protected]
National Collegiate Chair: Laken Campbell
Region I Councilor: Trina Gannon Jenifer Reader, 5429 Cole St., Chubbuck, ID 83202, Email: [email protected]
Region II Councilor: Helyne Frederick
Region III Councilor: Diana Watson-Maile Susan M. Rickards, 921 Pine Hill Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554,
Region IV Councilor: Jenifer Reader Email: [email protected]
Collegiate Representative: Laken Campbell
Collegiate Representative: Allyson White Vera Riley, 8260 Stagecoach Rd., Cross Plains, WI 53528, O (608) 798-2182,
Collegiate Representative: Danielle Raffa Email: [email protected]
Collegiate Representative: Kennedy Navis
Michelle Toews, Kansas State University, College of Human Ecology, 119 Justin Hall,
PHI UPSILON OMICRON Manhattan, KS, 66506, O (785) 532-1552, Email: [email protected]
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.
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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, Aimes, 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 (5-8-1943) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 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 (11-29-1925) University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
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 Tau (3-4-1973) Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY Revised Spring 2017
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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