The West Orange County Alumnae Chapter proves their growing sisterhood is genuine.

THE REAL SIGMA KAPPAS OF ORANGE COUNTY

In a place where the population of TV crews can seem to out­number the actual members, the West Orange County Alumnae Chapter has set itself apart from reality TV in southern California by selflessly growing Sigma Kappa.

Their amount of participation in the community is astonishing. Crafting final exam care packages for collegians, collecting donations of food, books, and toiletries, and fundraising for charity, they do it all. It's amazing they have any time to go to the beach, much less complete their impressive quarterly newsletters. While perusing it, one is bombarded with save-the-date events, recaps of successful charitable efforts, marriages, births, news of their sister collegiate chapter, Epsilon Tau, California State University, Fullerton, and much more. This chapter is not only impressive in the quantity and quality of events, but also in how they are continuing to grow.

It's hard to imagine that only five years ago, West Orange County Alumnae membership numbers were low. In 2001, with a great deal of dedication, the chapter began its revival.

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Since then, it has grown expo­nentially from its membership point in 2001, with far more dues-paying members than anyone in the chapter could have hoped.

How does the chapter keep such great sisterhood in bloom? A great example of the chapter's growth is through their Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Several of these groups are based on different activities, such as a book SIG, a reality TV SIG, and a young-adult SIG. The young-adult SIG has been a successful effort to re­cruit newly graduated alumnae to participate in chapter events.

West Orange County President Charlene Tichy Melrose, Alpha Gamma, explained what makes the chapter so successful, and sets them apart from the TV

stereotype. "The distinction of our alumnae group is that we are genuinely warm and welcoming, quick to smile, quick to laugh, and quick to care and encourage one another. We have worked very hard to offer programming that is diverse and inviting to women in their twenties through retirement age. We encourage women to attend all of our events or if their schedule will not allow it, to choose one or two events that fit their interests."

The Sigma Kappas of the West Orange County Alumnae chapter benefit from their genuine relationships with one another and the community. Everyone in Orange County benefits from the reality of these women and their earnest spirit and heartfelt service.

By Cheryl Moore, Delta Alpha Siama Kappa Trianale editor

Volume 103, Issue 4

The official magazine of Sigma Kappa Sorority founded at Colby College. Waterville, ME, November 9, 1874

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Bringing Sisterhood to Life .... .. ~ Recruitment Introduction Form ... J~

News Briefs ........................ ~ Sigma Kappa Foundation Gifts .. m

Letter from the Editor ...... .... . ~ Collegiate News .................. ~~

Letter to the Editor ..... .......... ~ Alumnae News ...... .. ...... .. ... ~~

Sigma Kappas Here & There ..... ~ In Memoriam .. .. .. .. .. ........... ~~ Gamma Mu. Eastern Illinois University, showed off their Sigma Kappa spirit In front of their chapter house.

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~~~[~~~~~~.~.:~~.~~~~~~.~~······ ~ Several Sigma Kappas participated in the NPC session held in Houston, TX. Read about the session's events, the new resolutions, and how both will impact NPC-member sororities.

Recruitment Directory ]fl and State Representatives... U Do you know a colleg1ate woman you would like to introduce to Sigma Kappa? All the information you need is in this issue.

100 Years of PerfLKtion ...... m Centennial anniversary celebration highlights from two of igma Kappa's oldest chapters.

Growing Sigma Kappa ........ m igma Kappa IS an ever-expandirig organization. Read

about how all members can contribute to the depth of the orority in different ways.

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Bid Day was a bright and exciting day for members of Beta XI. University of Memphis.

mmiOry Sisters (and pooches) from Theta Phi. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. participated In the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk.

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Cover: Delta Iota, California state University. Chico pictured during recruitment February 2006.

Photos of lllinoi:-. We~Jeyan University and the Eta centennial on pages I 5- 17

courtesy of Ill inois Wesleyan University

Photo on page 6 of Luanne Hazelrigg by Igor Osatuke!Miami niversity.

Page 35. Stand Up Stand Out! features members of Epsi lon Omega. California Polytechnic State niven.ity. San Luis

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N~8ws Ernestine Duncan Collins Pearl Court Award Recipients Honored

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The Pearl Court Award, named after past national president and first recipient of the honor, Ernestine Duncan Collins, was created to recognize outstanding alumnae who loyally

and consistently give their time and talents for the promotion, expansion, and continued development of Sigma Kappa Sorority. Congratulations to this year's recipients.

Caren Brandenburg, Zeta Delta Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Stephanie Hernandez Reimer, Delta Eta Pomona Valley CA Alumnae Chapter

Katherine Buck Hellwege, Delta Epsilon Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Patricia Scherrer Stelmach, Xi Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Nancy Holliday, Delta Epsilon Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Linda Richards Stoker, Xi Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Barbara Bredthauer Jackman, Alpha Kappa Pasadena Area CA Alumnae Chapter

Marylou Sayler Turner, Xi Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Peggy Hafer Kiene, Gamma Mu Chicago South Suburban IL Alumnae Chapter

Sheila Lozier Wtlson, Delta Epsilon Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Joanne Morrison McPhee, Alpha Iota Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Nang Kirk Yeager, Alpha Iota Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter

Charlene Tichy Melrose, Alpha Gamma West Orange County Alumnae Chapter

.letter Dear Sigma Kappa Sisters,

When I started college, my mom presented me with a house warming gift - a beautiful plant to enhance my dorm room. Plants need light and water, which was slightly overlooked. The plant lived in a corner of my tiny room where it brightened a dreary corner, but lacked the essentials.

Eventually, my mom reclaimed custody of the brittle, dry plant. Upon arriving home for spring break, I was greeted by my mom and a lush, blooming plant. The plant continues to thrive and grow because someone provided what it needed, and as a result it flourishes. When in college we can be compared to a small seedling plant. We flourish and grow through the acquisition of knowledge, midnight pizza runs,

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and the support of our sisters. Upon graduation we blossom and face the challenges of life ahead. Sigma Kappa has nurtured and prepared us to care for ourselves. Sigma Kappa has provided the basic elements necessary to allow each of us to bloom bigger and grow taller.

In this issue enjoy stories of growth, stories of lives flourishing, and stories of successful accomplishments.

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Letters Dear Sisters,

to the Editor

A Note from New Orleans

I get dribs and drabs of what the rest of the world knows about what is happening here in New Orleans. What I can tell you from my vantage point at the epicenter of the catastrophe is that things remain in a delicate balance between recovery and despair. The difference between now and eight months ago is not the advancement we've made in "getting back to normal," but instead, we now measure our movement in centimeters forward and inches lateral or backwards.

The arguments that hobble our progress are as diverse as they are the same-FEMA, the Army Corps of Engineers, city administration, homeowners, absentee voters, debris removal. So many words that have supplanted others, such as Mardi Gras, Riverwalk, seafood, second line. This was the first time I inwardly digested the solemnity of Lent. The priest came out and said that it would be ludicrous to ask us to "give up" more than we all ready had. What used to be a happy ritual, the Friday night seafood feast, became a more muted celebration in the aftermath of our seafood industry's decimation.

And yet, what I, a guilt-ridden survivor with minor damage to my own property, tell you now is that the chapters, Epsilon Beta collegiate chapter and the Greater New Orleans Alumnae Chapter, are banding together and plowing forward. Many have lost everything; others flooded; some had roof breaches resulting in rain-damaged interiors. Yet their resilient spirits have served as a beacon to many, not only to other Sigma Kappas but to their neighbors, workmates, and strangers on the street. They bear testimony in their actions and attitudes that would make our Founders proud. In a desolate landscape of sepia and dust, they are resplendent in color and atmosphere.

The Epsilon Beta chapter at the University of New Orleans recently held its first Initiation ceremony since Spring, 2005 . Seven new initiates now are counted on the roster, and these young women are every bit as charming as they are dedicated. The whole recruitment, new member term, and incoming of this group shine as a pinpoint of light in a bleak environment. Many of these members still live in trailers, rented rooms, sharing cramped quarters with family members or friends, choosing to honor their roots in the region. They are picking up the shards of their lives and comrniting themselves to continuing their educations and rebuilding the foundation of Sigma Kappa at UNO.

The image I retain is of an ant colony. When flooded out, the industrious survivors cling together and hold on, able to float so long as they band together.

It will be a long trudge toward where we are going, whatever, wherever that is. For me, one of the greatest treasures and comforts is the knowledge that the sisters in this region - including those nestled in enclaves along the Gulf Coast, as well as our far-flung members who of necessity le& our area - continue to perservere in the face of diversity.

T hank you for your prayers, positive affirmations, and emotional and monetary support.

Lyle Meisner Williams, Epsilon Beta Greater New Orleans Alumnae chapter president

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Lance Armstrong must be glad he retired before Luanne Campbell Hazelrigg, Alpha Iota, Miami University, and husband Charles had a chance at his yellow jersey. The Hazel riggs biked 1,217 miles from their home in Denver, CO, to their 50th class reunion at Miami University in Oxford, OH. They were married in June 1955, the same summer of their graduation from the university. Not only did the couple celebrate their 50th class reunion once they arrived in Oxford, they also had a true tale of endurance and energy to which many people cannot relate. While their trip alone was impressive, what's even more inspiring is that both Luanne and Charles are over 70 years old.

Robin L. McGee, Gamma Kappa, Southern Hlinois University Carbondale, recently published Patterns for Costume Accessories with Arnold S. Levine. The book is a collection of patterns for period and contemporary accessories. As a freelance costume designer in the New York City area, McGee has designed for more than 60 productions. She is also an advisor for Zeta Phi, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey. Her Web site is www.rlmcgeedesign.com.

Paige Davis In "Nothing Like a Dame," costumes by Robin L. McGee

Charlotte Benson Mahrt, Alpha Kappa, University of Nebraska, a member of the South Oakland County Alumnae Chapter, received the Heart of Gold award from the United Way Community Services.

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Cheryll Adams, Epsilon Epsilon, The University of Georgia, the director of Ball State University's Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development, was part of the creation of Project CLUE (Clustering Learners Unlocks Equity) . The program uses nonverbal assessments rather than standard written exams. The result has allowed Indiana's largest school district

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- -· .... of Indianapolis to better serve its growing Hispanic student population. Once Project CLUE educators removed the language barrier from standardized tests, the number of Hispanic students who qualified as gifted and talented tripled. "We see this project as important because we had large groups of students who were very bright but who were not recognized, served, or challenged to think abstractly," Adams said.

Nancy Novak Cline, Delta Iota, California State University, Chico, is president of the Modesto City Schools Board of Education in Modesto, CA. She was recently re-elected for her second four­year term. Cline is also involved with the Civic Missions of Schools which is a statewide effort in California to bring civics back into the classroom. In her

spare time, she and her husband, Rex, teach pre-marital classes through their church. They have three grown children, Chad, Paige Prescott, and Corporal Tim Cline.

Wendi Kinney, Theta Iota, State University of New York College at Fredonia, was elected the Association of Fraternity Advisors Region 1 Director this past fall. She assumed the office at the Annual Meeting in December. After only three months in the position, AFA members are already singing her praises. Said one AFA member, "As an AFA member for Region 1, I receive Wendi's updates regarding the region's happenings. She is among the best regional directors I have worked with. I truly appreciate all of the AFA updates and information she sends to members in the region."

Diana Wicks Mehochko, Delta Sigma, Western Illinois University, was featured in the September issue of Working Mother Magazine. She works for First National Bank of Omaha, named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by the magazine. The magazine discussed how the company nurtures its female leaders and highlighted Mehochko's skills which led her to become the president of First National's second-largest business unit. She is also mom to a daughter in first grade.

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ExcELLING IN LEADERSHIP

2005-2006 COLLEGE PANHELLENIC PRESIDENTS To serve as a College Panhellenic President is a commitment to serve to the best of your ability each inter/ national organization represented within the Panhellenic community on a campus. The women pictured

and listed on this page have the privilege and honor of serving as College Panhellenic presidents. Their tireless leadership and contributions are commended and recognized by Sigma Kappa.

Kathryn Brown Megan Christopher Lauren Clines

Amanda Eohehort Kathleen Fish Melissa Ki ll ion

Katie McNamara Desiree Morrell Shannon Nees

Anno Speed stevl sterns Jenno Wasserman

Kathryn Brown, Kappa Alpha Northwest Missouri State University

Anita Ching, Theta Iota The State University of New York at Fredonia

Megan Christopher, Zeta Mu University of California, San Diego

Lauren Clines, Delta Upsilon Missouri State University

Amanda Eahehart, Gamma Alpha University of Northern Colorado

Kathleen Fish, Theta Upsilon Bowling Green State University

Melinda Harvey, Delta Rho James Madison University

Melissa Killian, Upsilon Oregon State University

Sarah Maestri, Delta Tau University of Central Arkansas

Katie McNamara, Beta Eta University of Massachusetts Arnhurst

Desiree Morrell, Theta Pi The State University of New York College at Geneseo

Shannon Nees, Theta Lambda Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology

Chelsie Nobles, Theta Eta University of Nevada/Las Vegas

Ashleigh Rich, Theta Delta University of Delaware

Anna Speed, Beta Omega University of Nebraska at Omaha

Stevi Sterns, Zeta Upsilon California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

J enna Wasserman, Epsilon Eta The University of Findlay

Not pictured Anita Ching. Melinda HoNey, Sarah Maestri, Chelsle Nobles. and Ashlelgh Rich

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NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE

WOMEN OF VISION, WOMEN OF ACTION

200 women of vision and n ened at the Woodlands

ate arriott Hotel and Conven-t' on enter Houston, TX October 21-22, 2005, for the 59th biennial session of the National Panhellenic Conference. Refining and voting on the Conference public relations plan and strategic plan took center stage. In addition, seven resolutions were presented and passed.

Grow, give, lead, succeed The NPC Public Relations Committee presented the NPC messages and positioning platform. With a pitch of "Helping women grow, give, lead and succeed," the platform's components con­sist of a "who we are" narrative, five value messages, and anchor messages and proof points that support the value messages.

The five value messages in the platform: • NPC helps sororities succeed. • NPC is power in numbers. • NPC is the unified voice for sororities. • NPC sets the bar high for members. • Today's sororities enrich society.

The public relations platform aligns with NPC' s new strategic plan, presented by the NPC Long Range Planning Committee Chairman and adopted by the Conference during the general session.

The seven objectives of the three- to five-year plan: • To ensure NPC realizes its vision for

the future and fulfills its mission of service to its members

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• To enhance NPC' s effectiveness through improved committees, operations/ administration, budgeting/ finance, internal communications, and use of technology • To enhance NPC' s effectiveness in partnerships with interfraternal, higher education, and other key constituency communities • To position NPC as the positive advocate and public representative for its collective members • To provide each member with oppor­tunities to achieve its membership goals • To ensure the continued strength ofNPC, considering possible growth through nontraditional means • To ensure programming for its members relevant to its mission

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The 59th biennial session closed with the awards banquet, at which the 2005-2007 Executive Committee was introduced: • Chairman:

Elizabeth Quick, Gamma Phi Beta • Secretary:

Julie Burkhard, Alpha Chi Omega • Treasurer:

Eve Riley, Delta Delta Delta • Alumnae Panhellenics Chairman:

Linda Collier, Alpha Omicron Pi • College Panhellenics Chairman:

Patricia Disque, Chi Omega

Excerpts printed from article by Sue Zorichak, Alpha Sigma Alpha 2nd alternate delegate, NPC Publications Committee chairman.

Conference members benefitted from an update on current and future agenda terms for the Greek com­munity in Washington, DC. Items discussed included the Capital Fraternal Caucus/ Congressional Fraternal Caucus; formation of the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee; "Go Vote 06"; Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act; Higher Education Reauthorization; College Fire Prevention Act; Hazing Prohibition Act; "grassroots" and "grass tops" campaigns; and plans for the 2006 congressional visit.

The delegates at the 59th Biennial Session. Back: Lisa Jones Holliday, Mu, 2nd alternate; Suzy Gamer, Alpha Delta, 3rd alternate; Jan Caspary Belun, Gamma Mu, 1st alternate . Front: Donna Crain King, Epsilon Rho, NPC delegate; Barbara Collins Wilmer, Delta Beta, national president .

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59TH BIENNIAL SESSION

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE,

RECIPIENT OF THE

COLLEGE PANHELLENIC PHILANTHROPY AWARD,

SPONSORED BY SIGMA KAPPA

A RESOLUTE BODY

Sigma Kappa NPC delegation member host Houston-area alwnnae at the biennial session Alwnnae Panhellenic luncheon

The National Panhellenic Conference passed seven resolutions during the 59th biennial session in Houston, TX. The resolutions, by number, addressed the:

1. Vision statement: "The National Panhellenic Conference will be the premier advocacy and support organization for its members, member groups, College and Alumnae Panhellenics and a proponent of women's fraternity membership."

2. Mission statement: "The National Panhellenic Conference exists to promote the values of and to serve as an advocate for its member groups in collaboration with those members, campuses and communities."

3. Adoption of the strategic plan, which encompasses the years 2005-2010. 4. Amendment to Unanimous Agreement VII, College Panhellenic Association Judicial Procedures #4 Appeals, A to read:

"Judicial Board Decision. A decision by the College Panhellenic Association Judicial Board may be appealed by any involved party to the NPC College Panhellenics Judicial Appeals chairman. An appeal shall be filed with the College Panhellenic president using the College Panhellenic Notice of Appeal form within one week of the decision."

5. Eligibility of potential new members for quota addition placement. Item 3 on Page MR-57 of the Manual of Information, 14th Edition, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: "This procedure shall never include a woman who has failed to accept or attend any recruitment event for which there was room in her membership recruitment schedule (with a fully structured or partially structured recruitment), or has failed to list on her membership recruitment acceptance agreement all fraternity chapters appearing on her preference schedule."

6. Decision making regarding the setting of quota: "Where quota range is used, quota shall be determined by mutual agreement of the Panhellenic advisor and either the release figures specialist or the NPC area advisor."

7. Inclusion of preference attendees on chapter bid lists: "NPC reaffirms that a fraternity should be willing to issue an invitation to membership to any woman who is invited [to] and attends its preference event; and NPC reaffirms that the name of every woman whom a fraternity invites to attend and who attends that fraternity's preference event should appear on the fraternity's bid list."

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ALABAMA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Theta Xi, Auburn University,

317 Leischuck Hall, Auburn, AL 36849-5002, early-August Zeta, The George Washington University,

800 21st St. NW, Ste. 427, Washington, DC 20052, early September

ARIZONA Zeta Omicron, The University of Arizona, FLORIDA

1588 E. First St., 1\Jcson, AZ 85719, mid-August Beta Tau, University of Florida, 1108 E. Panhellenic Dr., Gainesville, FL 32601, mid-August

ARKANSAS Delta Tau, University of Central Arkansas, GEORGIA

UCA Box 2039, Conway, AR 72035, mid-January Epsilon Epsilon, The University of Georgia, 654 S. Milledge Ave. , Athens, GA 30605, mid-August

CALIFORNIA Kappa Lambda, North Georgia College and State University, Lambda, University of California, Berkeley, Sigma Kappa, NGCSU Box 5025,

2409 Warring St. , Berkeley, CA 94704, late August Dahlonega, GA 30597, late January Beta Psi, San Diego State University,

Sigma Kappa Sorority, c/o Center for Fraternity and ILLINOIS Sorority Life, 5500 Campanile Drive MC 7445, Eta, lllinois Wesleyan University, San Diego, CA 92182-7445, mid-September lOll N. East St. , Bloomington, IL 61701 , mid-September

Gamma Theta, California State University, Long Beach, Theta, University of lllinois at Urbana-Champaign, PO Box 50138, Long Beach, CA 90815, mid-September 303 E. John, Champaign, IL 61820, early September

Delta Iota, California State University, Chico, Beta Nu, Bradley University, 611 W. Fourth St., Chico, CA 95928, mid-February 1418 W. Fredonia, Peoria, IL 61606, early September

Epsilon Lambda, California State University, Sacramento, Gamma Zeta, Northern lllinois University, PO Box 192001, Sacramento, CA 95819, mid-September 928 Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb, IL 60115, mid-September

Epsilon Tau, California State University, Fullerton, Gamma Kappa, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2100 E. Wilshire Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831, early September 107 Greek Row, Carbondale, IL 62901, mid-September

Epsilon Omega, California Polytechnic State University SLO, Gamma Mu, Eastern Illinois University, 615 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, late September 1034 Greek Ct. , Charleston, IL 61920, early September

Zeta Mu, University of California, San Diego, Delta Sigma, Western lllinois University, PO Box 948634, La Jolla, CA 92037, early October 1619 W. Adams Rd., Macomb, IL 61455, early September

Zeta Upsilon, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Zeta Iota, Elmhurst College, 3801 W. Temple, Office of Student Life, Box 0996 EC 190 Prospect, Pomona, CA 91768, early October Elmhurst, IL 60126, mid-September

Theta Beta, University of LaVerne, 1950 Third St. , LaVerne, CA 91750, mid-September

Theta Epsilon, University of California, Riverside, INDIANA Beta Sigma, Purdue University,

PO Box 56630, Riverside, CA 92517, early October 427 Russell St. , West Lafayette IN 47906, early September Gamma Gamma, Indiana State University,

COLORADO Gamma Alpha, University of Northern Colorado,

700 Elm St. , Terre Haute, IN 47807, mid-September Gamma Eta, Ball State University,

1723 Tenth Ave. , Greeley, CO 80631 , early September Zeta Pi, Colorado School of Mines,

Box 226 Student Center, Muncie, IN 47306, mid-September Zeta Alpha, Lndiana University Southeast,

1600 W. Campus Dr., Golden, CO 80401 , late August 420 I Grant Line Rd IUS, New Albany, IN 4 7150, early September

CONNECTICUT Theta Sigma, University of Hartford, IOWA

Gengras Student Union, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117, early February

Alpha Epsilon, Iowa State University, 233 Gray Ave., Ames, lA 50014, mid-August

DELAWARE Theta Delta, University of Delaware,

167 Haines St. , Newark, DE 19711, mid-February

ALABAMA Michele Gay­sigmakappa@knology.net

ALASKA Lauric Phillipa Blair lpb@alaska.c:om

ARIZONA Weacly Dreyer Tobia wendyatobin@yahoo.c:om

ARKANSAS Wendy Heyde~ I,ynn whlynn I @Yahoo.c:om

CAIJIIORNIA Sandra Koch Drake sandlec47@msn.com

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Bubara R. Lcchtmul blechtman@yahoo.c:om

COLORADO Kelli Dole Bachelct kldole@yahoo.c:om

CONNECTICUT AndiSli&h n:auitmenr_inuoduetions@ sigmakappa.org

DBL\\VABB MarprctJo.._ Moore mjmoon:@udd.edu

DISTRICf OF COWMBIA KatheriacJctDa M~ mcdella@mounet.c:om

KANSAS Xi, The University of Kansas,

1325 W. Campus Rd. , Lawrence, KS 66044, mid-August Theta Tau, Kansas State University,

1525 Denison Ave. , Manhattan, KS 66502, mid-August

KENTUCKY Alpha Theta, University of Louisville,

2026 Unity Pl. , Louisville, KY 40208, mid-August Alpha Chi, Georgetown College,

400 E. College St. , Box 707, Georgetown, KY 40324, mid-January

Gamma Pi, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Box 525 Winchester Center, 3000 Frederica, Owensboro, KY 4230 I, late August

Epsilon Zeta, Western Kentucky University, 1551 Chestnut St. , Bowling Green, KY 42101, late August

Theta Rho, University of Kentucky, 321 Columbia Ave. , Lexington, KY 40508, mid-August

LOUISIANA Beta Epsilon, Louisiana Tech University,

PO Box 3108 Tech Station, Ruston, LA 71272, early September Epsilon Beta, University of New Orleans,

226 Cherry, Apt. A, New Orleans, LA 70005, mid-September

MARYLAND Beta Zeta, University of Maryland,

10 Fraternity Row, College Park, MD 20740, late January

MASSACHUSETTS Delta, Boston University,

PO Box 329 BU Station, Boston, MA 02215, mid-January Beta Eta, University of Massachusetts Amherst,

19 Allen St. , Amherst, MA 01002, mid-September Zeta Zeta, Babson College,

Campus Box 2172, PO Box 57420, Babson Park, MA 02457, mid-September

Theta Lambda, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 480 Commonwealth Ave. , Boston, MA 02215, late January

MICHIGAN Alpha Mu, The University of Michigan,

1811Washtenaw, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, mid-September Alpha Tau, Michigan State University,

518 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823, mid-September Gamma Beta, Western Michigan University,

3125 W. Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, mid-September Delta Alpha, Eastern Michigan University,

415 W. Forest, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, mid-September Delta Delta, Central Michigan University,

104 W. Cherry, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858, mid-September Kappa Beta, Grand Valley State University,

I Campus Dr. , GVSU, Allendale, MI 49401, laleSeptember

MISSOURI Beta Mu, Culver-Stockton College,

I:K House CSC, One College Hill, Canton, MO 63435, mid-September

Delta Eta, Central Missouri State University, Panhellenic Hall Unit C200, Warrensburg, MO 64093, early September

Delta Theta, Truman State University, 913 S. Mulanix, 219 Brewer Hall TSU, Kirksville, MO 6350 I , early September

Delta Upsilon, Missouri State University, 1019 E. Cherry, Springfield, MO 65807, late August

Kappa Alpha, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Dr. J. W. jones, NW Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468, early September

Kappa Theta, Saint Louis University, MSC 7000, 20 N. Grand Blvd. , St. Louis, MO 63108, C'Mly September

NEBRASKA Beta Omega, University of Nebraska at Omaha,

PO Box 204, UNO, Omaha, NE 68182, mid-August

NEVADA Theta Eta, University of Nevada, Las Vegas,

PO Box 70822, Las Vegas, NV 89170, early September

NilW JERSEY Zeta Phi, Rutgers, The State University of New jersey,

Fraternity/Sorority Office, 15 Bartlett St., New Brunswick, NJ 0890 I , early February

NilW YORK Theta Iota, State University of New York at Fredonia,

Student Association Office, Williams Center, Fredonia, New York 14063, early September

Theta Pi, State University of New York College at Geneseo, 86 Court St. Apt. I, Geneseo, NY 14454, late january

NORTif CAROLINA Gamma Phi, North Carolina State University,

2709A W. Fraternity Ct., Raleigh, NC 27606, early August Epsilon Alpha, Lenoir-Rhyne College,

Box 8409, Hickory, NC 28603, mid-january Theta Alpha, Appalachian State University,

PO Box 9078 ASU, Boone, NC 28608, late january Theta Mu, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte,

PO Box 620149, Charlotte, NC 28262, mid-September Kappa Zeta, Elon University,

7096 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244, late january

OH.IO Beta Theta, Marietta College,

231 Fourth St., Marietta, OH 45750, early~

Beta Upsilon, Ohio University, 22 N. College, Athens, OH 4570 I, early October

Gamma Omega, Wittenberg University, 840 N. Fountain Ave., Springfield, OH 45504, mid-january

Epsilon Eta, The University of Findlay, 314 Howard St., Findlay, OH 45840, late january

Theta Upsilon, Bowling Green State University, 440 Student Services Bldg., Bowling Green, OH 43402, early September

OKLAHOMA Delta Chi, University of Central Oklahoma,

920 N. Chowrting, Edmond, OK 73034, mid-August

OREGON Upsilon, Oregon State University,

231 NW 26th St., Corvallis, OR 97330, late September

PENNSYLVANIA Alpha Sigma, Westminster College,

Box 199 Ferguson Hall, New Wilmington, PA 16172, late january

Gamma Delta, Thiel College, 75 College Ave., Greenville, PA 16125, late january

Gamma Epsilon, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 104 Pratt, Indiana, PA 15705, mid-September

Gamma Upsilon, California University of Pennsylvania, PO Box 2285, California, PA 15419, late january

Delta Pi , Lock Haven University, 308 Sullivan Hall, Lock Haven, PA 17745, late january

Epsilon Delta, Susquehanna University, Box 80 Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870, late january

Theta Theta, Albright College, PO Box 15234, Box 339, Albright College Center Reading, PA 19612, early February

Theta Psi, The Pennsylvania State University, 2 Stone Hall, University Park, PA 16802, early October

Kappa Iota, University of Pennsylv-.mia, 3928 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19027, mid-january

Kappa Mu, Duquesne University 3rd Floor Info Center, 600 Forbes Ave. , Pittsburgh, PA 15282, mid-january

RIIODE ISLAND Phi, University of Rhode Island,

16 Fraternity Cir. URI, Kingston, RJ 02881 , mid-September

TENNESSEE Alpha Delta, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville,

1531 W. Cumberland Ave., Ste. 203, Knoxville, TN 37916, late August

Beta Xi, The University of Memphis, Greek Affairs UM Rm. 427, Memphis, TN 38152, early September

Gamma Lambda, East Tennessee State University, ETSU Box 23025, johnson City, TN 37614, early September

Gamma Psi, Tennessee Wesleyan College, PO Box 40 TWC, Athens, TN 37371, late August

Theta Phi , The Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 608 Palmetto St., Chattanooga, TN 37403, late August

TEXAS Gamma Tau, Midwestern State University,

Drawer 12775,34 10 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308, late August

Zeta Kappa, Angelo State University, PO Box 10974 ASU Station, San Angelo, TX 76909, late August

Zeta Nu , The University of Texas at San Antonio, UTSA Activities Office, 6900 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78249, mid-September

Kappa Eta, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 296898, Campus Life Office, Ft. Worth, TX 76129, mid-August

VTRGINIA Delta Nu , Longwood University,

Box 3007 LU, Farmville, VA 23909, early january Delta Rho, james Madison University,

Sigma Kappa, JMU MSC 35 18, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, mid-September

Delta Psi, Radford University, PO Box 6991 RU Station, Radford, VA 24142, mid-january

Epsilon Chi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, I 0 I SPH-C, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24060, mid-january

Theta Zeta, University of Virginia, 503 16th St. NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903, mid-january

WASHINGTON Mu, University of Washington,

45 10 22nd Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105, mid-September Alpha Gamma, Washington State University,

NE 720 Campus Ave., Pullman, WA 99163, mid-August

WEST VIRGINIA Theta Chi, West Virginia University,

552 Spruce St. , Morgantown, WV 26505, mid-September

WISCONSIN Kappa Nu, Marquette University

LEAD Center #157 AMU 140, Milwaukee, Wl53201 , late january

SrcMAKAPPA SORORITY

Recruitment Introduction Form This form is designed to introduce young women to Sigma Kappa collegiate chapters before they go through recruitment.

Name of Potential Member Nickname College/University attending Home address Home telephone I e-mail address

Potential Member is a (check one) [] new student [] returning student [] transfer student

Legacy Information (if applicable) Sigma Kappa legacy: [] sister/stepsister

[] grandmother/stepgrandmother [] mother/stepmother [] aunt/stepaunt

Sigma Kappa member's name, address, and chapter of initiation

Family members (of potential member) affiliated with other sororities

Your name Collegiate chapter Alumnae chapter Home Address Home telephone I e-mail address

Check all which applies to you: · [] This reference was requested by an alumnae or collegiate chapter. [] This reference is voluntarily sent because I believe this potential member would make an exceptional

Sigma Kappa. [] I Kn.ow thls potential member personally. [] I know her family personally. [] I am happy to recommend the above woman for membership in Sigma Kappa.

Signature Date

Comments

• Please attach additional information you may have and wish to share regarding this potential member. • Send this form directly to the collegiate chapter address found in the recruitment and collegiate

chapter directory on page 10 in this issue of the Sigma Kappa Triangle or visit the Sigma Kappa Web site at www.sigmakappa.org/connections/directory/index.html.

• Visit the Sigma Kappa Web site at www.sigmakappa.org, for information about the recruitment introduction state representatives and how they may assist you.

• Recruitment Introduction Forms may be submitted via e-mail, fax, US Postal Service, UPS, Federal Express, or any similar deliver company.

• This form may be copied for multiple use.

WW"W. sigmakappa .org •

For Chapter Use

INTRODUCfiON RECEIVED

Date received

INTRODUCfiON ACKNOWLEDGED

Date acknowledged

Vice president of alumnae relations signature

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Sigma Kappa Triang le • Spring 2006

100YEARS OF PERFLKTION ZETA, THE GEORGE wASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

ETA, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

A CAPITAL CELEBRATION ZETA, THE GEORGE wASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

1906-2006

More than 200 women returned to The George Washington University Campus in late 2005 to take part in the festivities that had been 100 years in the making. On March 29, 1906, the Panhellenic Council at the The George Washington University formally welcomed the Zeta chapter of Sigma Kappa Sorority into their Greek community.

The women responsible for the strong beginning of Zeta were charter members Grace Evelyn Barbour, Mary Brown Cole, Lulu Elizabeth Connor, May P. Crawford, Augusta Moulton De Forest, Olice West Greene, Katherine Harrington, Jennie Moyer, Ellen Bertha Person, Irene M. Pistorio, Louise Jane Smith, Ethna Gerhardina Wychgel, and Susan Louise Ballentine.

On November 12, 2005, Zeta invited the sisters of Beta Zeta and the alumni members of the Northern VA, Suburban Maryland, and the Baltimore alumnae chapters as well as alumnae of both collegiate chapters to celebrate Founders' Day and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Zeta chapter.

The festivities started with brunch at the Zeta townhouse, with a slide show memorializing the past years of Zeta and Beta Zeta made possible by Sigma Kappa's founders. Brunch was followed by a program at the Student Union Building that included speeches by both Zeta and Beta Zeta presidents and vice presidents of alumnae relations, Zeta's Advisory

From The History of

Sigma Kappa Sorority 1874-1914

Board ChaU'man Elyta Koh and Collegiate District Director for District 1 Jennifer Rainey. They recognized women with more than 50-years of membership and the advisory boards. In addition, Zeta took guests on a tour of the United States Capitol Building and wrapped up the afternoon with a celebratory dinner in Georgetown.

.. . Zeta luu had dJ.Jf1cult CODdJtiOIJI to meet. Situated in a university where a large proportion tf the students attend

eveniD[J classes, where th~te are ao dormitories, and where the fraternity interests themselves JUquently bave bun the sole point tf contact, the chapter hal IUKl,ydstly hrld her ground. won the esteem and cODSJ.Uratlon tf the administmsticm, luld

her generow share tf scbolcutk and activity honors and placed upon her roll tf llleiDbrts the names tf women tf

character, brilliance, and achievement. The alumnae,

Beta Zeta created adorable lollipop bouquets, which were the centerpieces for each brunch table. They were purchased by alumnae to benefit Alzheimer's disease research.

many tf whom rtllidem the ci~ have been a _h,~,.;.,.~·~ tower tf ltmlgth, Bbarmg joys, bearing

burdens, aad worldDiJ always toward the .future.

The day concluded with a lovely reception at the Melrose Hotel.

By Patricia McGehee Flournoy, Beta Epsilon, Sigma Kappa Triangle features editor and Cheryl Moore, Delta Alpha, Sigma Kappa Triangle editor

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A HISTORIC HUNDREU ETA, I LLINOIS WESLEYAN U NIVERSITY

1906-2006

The weekend of February 3-5, 2006 marked the centennial celebration of Eta chapter, the oldest continually active chapter of the sorority. A whirlwind of weekend activities were held at

Illinois Wesleyan University. Sisters and guests began arriving on Thursday and by Friday morning IWU

was bursting with Sigma Kappa spirit. The party had begun!

Instead of receiving a regular morning newspaper from the hotel the Illinois Wesleyan newspaper, the ARGUS, was available for visitors to peruse. It featured a front-page article covering the history of Eta and the upcoming events.

The kick-off for the weekend's festivities was a symposium on Friday, "Working

Women: Emerging Roles, Evolving Responsibilities,and Changing Career Paths."

The all-Sigma Kappa alumnae panelists included two medical doctors, an attorney, a bank executive,

a public relations executive, a nurse/consultant, and a professional photographer/art educator.

On Friday evening, chapter members, alumnae, spouses and friends gathered at a grill, where everyone had a chance to reminisce with old friends and meet sisters from different years. The specially designed Eta centennial t-shirts were available, and were snapped up to commemorate the event.

On Saturday afternoon, a reception was held at the Eta house. It was overflowing with Sigma Kappas, local and university dignitaries, and representatives from the entire Greek community. Immediate Past National President, Lisa Doughty, Theta, Director of Finance Jenny Marshall, Eta, and Collegiate Province Officer Caryl D'hondt, Beta Nu, were in attendance.

Past National President Lisa Doughty presented a resolution from Sigma Kappa national council to Eta, recognizing their I 00 years of dedicaton to the Sorority. University President Richard Wilson remarked how thankful he was for the existance of the chapter and noted that Eta was particularly special to him ever since he arrived at IWU, and Eta was the first chapter to invite him to dinner.

The Saturday night dinner at Bloomington Country Club was enjoyed by more than 100 attendees who spent the evening singing Sigma Kappa songs and mingling with friends, old and new.

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- Lorah $. Monroe, Eta, 1922-1926 Grand President

'1t is amazing how quickly life changes. After Hurricane Katrina, my son and I moved to Florida, while my husband stayed in New Orleans to work and rebuild our home, "said one grant recipient of the Sister-to-Sister Disaster Recovery Fund.

"Time seems to heal wounds, but I will be forever gratefol to Sigma Kappa for supporting my family during our time of need. We are the lucky ones; we got a chance to start over. "

Through your gifts, lives are changed. Hope is restored, people are given opportunities to not only improve their own lives, but to make an impermeable impact on others. What if you could make a gift like that last forever? What if you could make the gift of a lifetime?

By carefully planning a gift to the Sigma Kappa Foundation as part of your estate plans, you can give more than you ever imagined possible while realizing tax benefits, and building Sigma Kappa's glorious future. Whether you establish a scholarship for your local chapter, create a leadership or educational program endowment, fund a state-of-the-art training facility at national headquarters or make a significant unrestricted gift, you will be assured that your legacy will make a difference in the lives of thousands.

Please sign, detach, and send to: Sigma Kappa Foundation, 8733 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268

FOUNDATION

My will/bequest A life insurance policy

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Planned Gift Letter of Intent Yes, I want to ensure the future of Sigma Kappa through:

A trust agreement A life income instrument

Shares of stock or securities Other _____ __

Enclosed is a copy of my provisions for the confidential records of the Sigma Kappa Foundation in the approximate amount of$ , or representing __ percent of my estate.

Check here to permit the use of your name as a Horizon Society member. Thank you. __ yes, disclose amount/giving level __ do not disclose amount/giving level

Check here to indicate your desire to remain anonymous.

This Letter of Intent is an expression of my present plans, is subject to revocation or modification by me, and is not legally binding on me or my estate.

Signature Date

Upon receipt the Sigma Kappa Foundation Executive Director will sign and return a copy to you for your files.

Sigma Kappa Foundation Executive D irector Date

You should consult with _your attorney or accountant as to whether, and the extent to which, a contribution to a charity is deductible.

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oundation In Celebration ...

25th Anniversary of the 1980 Alpha Chi initiates, Georgetown College by Melissa McEuen

Alpha Epsilon, Iowa State University

by Emily Wh ite

Lisa C . Alexander 's birthday

by Judith Norman Needham

Merry Christmas to Lisa C . Alexander

by Judith Norman Needham

Deanne Bertelson 's birthday by Judith Norman Needham

Lisa C. Alexander

Merry Christmas to Deanne Bertelson

by Judith Norman Needham

Ruth Breecllove' s 98th birthday

By Mary Stamm Clay

Delta Alpha , Eastern Michigan University by Michelle Caie-Brandon

District I

by Jennifer Challender Rainey

Sarah Doupe's birthday by Judith Norman Needham

Merry Christmas to Sarah Doupe by Judith Norman Needham

Eta 's Centennial 2006, Illinois W esleyan University by Nancy Brown Bicket

Gifts

Leon Lindenbaum's birthday

by Judi th Norman eedham

Merry Christmas to Cynthia Ward Lindenbaum

by Judith Norman Needham

Ministry of Rev. Edward F. Conway, Ph .D

by Patricia Dudley Conway

Helen Moberly Olofson 's

birthday

by Jean Qyinn

Jaden Riley Patel's birth by Rebecca Baynard Patel

The engagement of Samantha Tardiff and Erik Gammell

by Patricia Savoye Tard!lJ

Jean Bendslev Teare's birthday by Tim Johnson Mason

Linda Tillman 's birthday by Judith Norman Needham

Merry Christmas to Linda Tillman by Judi th Norman Needham

Barbara Collins W ilmer 's

birthday by Tisa Johnson Mmon

Zeta Epsilon , California State University, Northridge, 30-year anniversary by Lynda Catalano Badum

In Honor ...

Anna Andersen by Helen Hayase

In Celebration I In Honor I In Memory

Gifts to the Sigma Kappa Foundation were made in celebration/

in honor I in memory of the following during the months of December 2005 and January 2006.

Chi, The O hio State University by Julie Royer Estvander

Cynthia Chavez by Maria Ortiz Sanchez

Melissa Chin

by Sue Chin

My marriage to Kyle Caskey on April 29, 2006

by Kay/a Eppinette

Amy Dawson

by Patricia T umer Nouyen

Trisha Dietrich

by Joseph and Kathleen Dietrich

Epsilon Epsilon, The University of Georgia by J anice Duddy Martin

Bethany Fagan by John and Sharon Faoan

Barbara Williams Fenters

by Jennifer Johanneman Painter

Gamma Eta , Ball State University by Marcia Robinson

Emily Gilmore

by Maroaret Nonh Wrucha

Sara Greenwell by Brian and Kim Greenwell

Angela C . Guillory by Mary Alice Sullivan McNeil

Emma Haley

by Kimberly Sprioler Haley

Colleen Hannon

by Lawrence and Kathleen Hannon

Kristin Kirkpatrick By Constance Kirkpatrick

Jessica Kishler by Leslie and Michael Kishler

Nancy Meighen Kurtz by Diana McDonald Ellison

Thomas A. Luetz by Susan Rinke

Shaylon McAlister by Daniel and Diane McA lister

Ruth McKee by Patricia Pritchard Kelly

Shannon Miller

by Patricia Turner Nouyen

Dana Mueller

by Brenda and Thomas WeddinB

Emelia and Constance Mulligan by Lim Lintner Mullioan

Laura Nedveski

by Frank and Joyce Nedveski

Laurel Anne Nichols by Betry Collins Nichols

Janel Norwood by Claudia Cross

Julia Nottberg by j ohn and Gail Noubero

Omega, Florida State Uni versity, House Corporation Board

by june Keimead Moore

Bobby Perkins by Lauris Cavanauoh Boyer

Kaitlin Pianowski

Abby Simmons by Mary Jane Pistorius Taylor

Amanda Stierwalt

by Mike and Arnetta Stierwalt

Sigma Kappa Foundation Board ofT rustees

by Jane Kramer Allan Patricia Savoye Tard!lJ

Sigma Kappa Foundation Staff

by Jane Kramer Allan

Tau, Indiana University by Suzanne Crippen Gallai

Theta Tau, Kansas State University

by Jennifer Sellke

Krystina Uribe

by Jennifer Uribe

In Memory.

Ruth Pierce Abrahamsen by Harriet Sherman Fortier

Raymond 0. Aldinger Sr . by Perrian Prokopchak Upton

Beverly Smith Anderson by Fred Andenon

Georgia Gravem Anderson by Katie Brazil Evans

Gwen Felkins Epprecht Anderson by Charlotte Houohland Rosier

Wilma Armstrong by Patricia Miller

Andrea Bjornlie Finley's birthday Clara Anderson by Judith or man Needham by Alpha Tau, Michioan State University Scott Haston

by Sarah C01•ender by Patricia Kino-Davies

Sarah Grant Barber by Melanie Barber Fike

Merry Christmas to Andrea Bjornlie Finley by Judith orman eedham

Janet Kreuger Holdych 's birthday by Judith Norman eedham

Merry Christmas to Janet Kreuger Holdych by Judith Norman eedham

Elizabeth LaBrosse's initiation

By Marjorie Spencer

Ashley Baker by Cora Guy

Anne W eaver Booske for her many years as alumnae editor of

the Sioma Kappa Trianole by Linda Wrioht Bardach

Lauren Bray by James and Ann Bray

heila Barnes

by Ashley lrvino

Margie Clark by Meliza ilupperle Ahms

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Molly Cockerill Hays by Caroline Cockerill Riethmiller

Virginia Howell

by Lucille Stuckey Spetnaoel

W endy Jenkins by Carl and Beverly Jenkins

Michelle Johnson by orman and Cathy Johnson

Becky Kalla by David and Barbara Kalla

Kristen Rapin by j ohn and Yvonne Rapin

Sarah Rcidy by Joseph and Cheryl Reidy

Jen Rul er by Cynthia Huclion

Madeline Roberts by Brent Roberu

W hitney anders by Barbara Sanders

Donna Barksdale Breecllove by Marion Cronkrite Halverson

Larry Bone by Keeli Bone

Lilly T . Buscemi by ina A. Buscemi

Margaret Ann Hudson

Bunyan by Anne Bunyan Bucy

Frankie Cutshaw

by Mary Temple Hushes

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Maridell Braham Condon by Chicago S. Suburban IL

Alumnae Chapter Betty Sargent Davison Maureen Holt Savage Karen Sh'!!Jer Smitb

Melrose Hoffman Cover by Lois Harvey Rilo

Midge Andriesse Channing by Susan Va n Deren Skelly

Rose DeLozier by Faun Delozier Norton

Terrie Drew by North Metro Atlanta GA Alumnae Chapter

Cecil Spaulding Dussinger by Jeanne Spaulding Swanson

Dorothy Evans, my mother by Mary Ellen Evans Morrison

Eugene Elicker by Danielle Elicker

Frances Jones Farnsworth by Barbara Farnsworth Reese

Karen Bullman Finley by Barbara Wi lson

Sue Smith Clement Fisher by Ruth Gilly Baskette

Angela Gentile by Karen Waibel

Gloria Mayo Gilliam by Patricia Gilliam Morgan

Sarah Elizabeth Harris by Caryl Cordis D'hondt

Peoria IL Alumnae Chapter

Florence V. Huggs by Fort Worth TX Alumnae Chapter

Sara Manix Hughes by Evelyn Cherry Johnston

Wanda Ruble Huffman by Bobbie H'!ifman Christiansen

Elise Reed Jenkins by Cindy Ross Lundy

Annabelle Faulds Klein by Marcia Klein

Kelly Jean Laughery by Angela Fredericks

Susan Locke by Wendy Symmonds Hartman

Susan Wright Menkes by Gayle Purple Hutcherson

Ann Meyers by Margaret Boose Norris

Ruth Miller by Connie Clary Akers

Kathy Moss Moore by Sheila A. Barnes

Lynn Tullis Morrison by Ann McEnerney Farmer

Margaret Propst Ma tkins by Heidi Berenson Carlone

Edith Spaulding Petersilia by Jeanne Spaulding Swanson

Mary Franko Poehlmann by Mary M. Poehlmann

Edna Cope Quin by Carolyn Qyine Preston

Carol McQueen Rew by Jane Kramer Allan

Margaret Mi ller Dodd Barbara Williams Fenters Eleanor Dygert Haddon Joan Reagin McNei ll-Murray Anne Thomas Simone Patricia Savoye Tard!IJ Madalyn Brand Teal Marylou Sayler T umer Barbara Collins Wilmer

Laurie Robertson, my daughter by Patricia Meadows Todhunter

Lt. Col. James Sansing by Virginia Sansing Reid

Sam Sapoznik by Alicia Reyes

Ruth Violet Schoenfelder by Patricia Schoerifelder Mills

Bess Fisher Sides by Andrea G. Richardson

Joan Sirvik by Nancy Nickel Merrill

Harold Symmonds by Wendy Symmonds Hartman

Alberta Thompson by Carol Thompson Robak

Mary Louise "Lucy" Welsh Tenopyr by Joseph Tenopyr

Mary Marsden Zimni by Carol Willis Con way

SIGMA KAPPA FoUNDATION

Certificate of Appreciation

with sincere gratitude for your outstanding contribution to the 2005 Memoty Walk.

Sigma Kappa Triangle • Spring 2006

Each year the Sigma Kappa Foundation distributes Team Captain information for alumnae and collegiate chapters to get involved in the Alzheimer 's Association Memory Walk.

In 2005 , Sigma Kappa members formed more than 120 teams and raised more than $89 ,000 to support families , friends , and neighbors affected by Alzheimer 's disease nationwide.

In appreciation of Sigma Kappa's efforts, the Alzheimer 's As­sociation has presented this certificate of thanks to all Memory Walk participants. Sigma Kappa 's contributions will directly impact the work of the Alzheimer's Association, from managing a 24-hour Contact Center to developing new education pro­grams; from promoting the importance of research to end the disease to advocating for new funding and programs to support those affected by Alzheimer 's disease .

The Sigma Kappa Foundation thanks you on behalf of the Alzheimer' s Association for your commitment and contributions.

Growth in any form requires strategy, commitment, understanding, and cultivation. Organizational growth is

basic to the very existence of an inter/ national sorority. Ensuring the opportunity for a lifelong membership

experience becomes the responsibility of each member. Sigma Kappa can best propel itself into the future and secure growth through a better understanding of where

and how that can happen - growth on campuses, in communities and throughout the world.

T he faces of cul tiva[ing a sis[erhood feaw red above are Meaghan Hohman, daugh[er of Jennifer Scuitto Hohman, Delta Iota, na[ional vice presidem fo r member hip; Casey Kline, daugh[er of Lisa Mills Kline, Upsilon and granddaugh[er of Patricia Schoenfelder Mills, Iota;

Sylver Sharp, &ta Epsilon; Patricia McGehee Flournoy, &ta Epsilon; and Patricia Schoenfelder Mills, Iota .

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Growing Sigma Kappa on Campus

Growing Chapters Sigma Kappa chapters best achieve success during recruitment by developing strong interpersonal relationships. Chapters recruit women who enhance chapter image on campus and within the community. Analysis of recruiting events, outcomes, and new member feedback are critical elements for accomplishing chapter growth.

Strengthening the College Panhellenic Community Sigma Kappa actively supports and participates in the on-going growth and development of the college Panhellenic community. Currently, the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) recommends college Panhellenics review chapter total- the allowable chapter size determined by the College Panhellenic including both new members and intiated members- on an annual basis. Sigma Kappa supports the review of chapter total and the possible adjustment of chapter total to ensure parity and continued growth of the community.

Who helps our chapters navigate when evaluating chapter total on our campuses? Sigma Kappa's NPC delegation works with chapter advisors and collegians on how to navigate

through the process. (See resource box at the end of the article for contact information.)

Growing Our College Panhellenic Community Sigma Kappa supports extension - bringing a new NPC sorority to campus -when appropriate for a college Panhellenic community. Benefits include positive public relations for the community, and measurable growth of the college Panhellenic community.

Growing Sigma Kappa in the Community

Lifelong Commitment Sigma Kappa alumnae chapter membership is a way to welcome or connect with alumnae who are new to or already live in your area. Chapters develop programs and gatherings to meet the needs of members. Engaged Sigma Kappa alumnae continue to cultivate membership by joining an alumnae chapter, attending collegiate chapter reunions, anniversaries, homecoming, and philanthropic events.

The Gift of Membership to Female Friends and Family Alumnae and collegiate chapters across the country are encouraged

to invite women into membership through the Alumnae Initiate program. Consider a university faculty or staff member, a business associate, or charity league friend, family member, personal friend, or co-worker. Help grow Sigma Kappa by expanding our alumnae membership base.

Promote Sorority Recruitment "Everyday Sigma Kappa alumnae can share the benefits of belonging to one of the largest, values based women's organizations," said National President Barbara Collins Wilmer, Delta Beta. Sigma Kappas share in the opportunity to promote membership in an inter/national sorority by conversation with young women, their families, completion of the Sigma Kappa Recruitment Introduction form (page 12), and support of Alumnae Panhellenic Association recruitment events in the community.

Support Significant Sigma Kappas in the Community Sigma Kappa alumnae chapters showcase significant Sigma Kappas (alumnae and collegians) in newsletters, Web sites, community newspapers, and include them in alumnae chapter activities. Contact national headquarters to spotlight the accomplishments of

a significant Sigma Kappa.

Kappa Lambda, North Georgia College and State University, colonized in 2004

Growing Sigma Kappa Internationally

Sigma Kappa continues to be a vital and relevant woman's organization, because we remain focused on our values: personal growth, friendship, service, and loyalty.

Personal growth Bound by a Promise to be the best person you can be.

Friendship Bound by a Promise to demonstrate sisterhood and friendship throughout life.

Service Bound by a Promise to model service and leadership in your communities, especially within Sigma Kappa.

Loyalty Bound by a Promise to remain loyal to

Sigma Kappa and to living its values in all that you do.

Vanessa Descalzi and Susan Bahadori. both Beta Zeta members. during University of Maryland's recruitment.

For 131 years, Sigma Kappa Soto · been uniting wo an in lifelong friendship. In 1874, our Founders sought to CFeate a sisterhood that would encourage a woman's heart, mind, and spirit while equippin& her with skills to positively impact her campus and commwlity. Sigma Kappa Sorority continues to encourage its members to strive for excellence in all facets of life. We seek to create the pe.rfect environment for our members to achieve excellence and enhance character ..

Ready to Grow with Sigma Kappa? Utilize the volunteers and national headquarter staff tliat are ready to help.

Collegiate Panhellenic Support: Donna King

npcdelegate@sigmalGlppa.org

Alumnae Panhellenic Support: SuzyGarner

npc3rdalternate@sigmakappa.org

Collegiate Recruitment: Linda Bobo, director of recruitment

recruitment@sigmakappa.org

Alumnae Questions: Angie Naniot, director of alumnae services

Sigma Kappa National Headquarters ananwt@sigmakappa.org

No E-mail access? For more information, contact Angie Naniot at 317-872-3275, extension 38.

Recruitment Introduction Form: Page 12 of this issue.

Boston University 11 Washington State University Af ------------~-----------Meredith Madden Amanda Zwainz Boston , MA - Delta was the winner of Lambda Chi Alpha 's first "Pwnpkin Bust" contest. Sisterhood events included a Halloween trip to Salem, MA, and SK Cinema, a movie night. Delta Chapter celebrated Founders' Day with Zeta Zeta, Babson College, and area alumnae.

University ofWashington M Diana Rees Seattle, WA - Mu chapter proudly welcomed their new members to "Sweet Home Sigma Kappa" after a successful formal recruitment. Social activities included a cruise dance on Halloween.

University of Kansas 2 Molly Bauer Lawrence, KS - Founders' Day was celebrated with the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter. Members have been selling lollipops to benefit Alzheimer' s Disease research and also participated in "Project Safewatch," a risk management program.

Oregon State University Y Kathleen Niemann Corvallis, OR - All members participated in the local Memory Walk, sold lollipops, and sent toiletries to the Maine Sea Coast Mission. Upsilon members helped out with a fraternity's annual "Terror on 25th Street" haunted house which benefited local residents.

University of Rhode Island <I> Meg Ware Kingston, RJ - Eighteen members joined Phi last fall. The chapter hosted "Rock for Relief" to rai se funds for Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans. Over $1 ,000 was raised for hurricane relief.

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Pullman, WA - Alpha Gamma members participated in "Relay for Life" and "Up 'til Dawn", along with holding a Vegas-themed philanthropy. The fall dance was on a cruise around Lake Cour d'Alene. Members entertained local children with "Greek or Treat" on Halloween.

University of Louisville A 8 Jennifer Rose Louisville, KY -Sisterhood events included an ornament exchange at a Christmas party, ice skating, and making bracelets at a bead shop. A yard sale was held with alumnae for Big Sis / Lil Sis Week, and Founders ' Day was celebrated in Chattanooga with Theta Phi.

University of Michigan AM Lauren Carroll Ann Arbor, MI - Fifty-one women were in the new member class. Delta Alpha, Eastern Michigan University, joined Alpha Mu for Memory Walk. The men of Sigma Alpha Epsilon joined our members in a bake-off, and all the cookies went to the local Ronald McDonald House. Sam Lamberti is the newly elected Panhellenic recruitment chairman.

Westminster College AI Abigail Seymour New Wilmington, PA- The chapter participated in the local Memory Walk, sold lollipops, and made cards for residents of the Shenango Home. Alumnae were invited to a reception in the chapter room after the Homecoming Parade and game.

Michigan State University AT Allison Kahrnof East Lansing, MI - Alpha Tau received the Academic Programming,

Delta (Boston University) sisters Laura Baez. Nlsha Sachdev, Vana Patel, Tracy Fronte, and Monica Anand were enjoying Sigma Kappa during fall recruitment.

Looking more like octuplets than just sisters, Mu (University of Washington) dazzled potential members during recruitment.

During "Camp Sigma Kappa"-themed recruitment, Alpha Mu (University of Michigan) members dressed as bright and cheery camp counselors.

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Alpha Tau sister Melissa Musial shows that she's still her daddy's girl during Dad's Day at Michigan State University.

Alpha Chi sported block letters while attending a tollgate before cheering on the Georgetown College Tigers at a sporting event.

Beta Zeta (University of Maryland) sisters looked ready to sprint the entire Memory Walk in Annapolis.

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Philanthropy, and Greek Relations Awards at the Greek Gala Awards sponsored by MSU 's IFC and Panhellenic Councils. Sisterhood events included Laguna Beach Mondays, pumpkin carving contest, sisterhood road rally, and bowling with members from Delta Delta, Central Michigan University.

Georgetown College AX Lauren McConnell Georgetown, KY - The chapter held a Grub Formal, a Father I Daughter Banquet, and Founders' Day. Foundation events included the Memory Walk, cleaning the highway, visits to a local nursing home, and a pancake dinner. The chapter took top honors in "Songfest'' and the Best Bench Award.

Louisiana Tech University BE Meghan Plummer Ruston, LA - Alumnae were invited to a tea on Homecoming game day. Emily Allison and Emily Steed were named to the Louisiana Tech 2005 Homecoming Court. Amanda Leone won the Erskine Scholarship for juniors and seniors. Beta Epsilon took first on the lane in grades for the fall quarter.

University of Maryland BZ Marilyn Radcliffe College Park, MD - Besides participating in the Annapolis Memory Walk and raising S I ,500, the chapter is working on another record-breaking sale of lollipops. "The Big Chill ," an ice cream eating contest, was held this semester. $1 ,400 was raised for the Foundation. Beta Zeta won Best Executive Council at the University's Greek Leadership Ball.

University of Massachusetts Amherst BH Ashley Floreen Amherst, MA - Panhellenic Week included a fire safety workshop, pot luck dinner \vith two other sorority chapters, a clothing drive, and a

dessert honoring faculty and staff members. Katie McNamera is the new Panhellenic president. During the "Week of Giving" members made apple pies \vith residents of Sunbridge Nursing Horne. $1 ,000 was rai ed for the Memory Walk.

University of Memphis B3 Lauren Wilkinson Memphis, TN - Eighteen women joined Beta Xi Chapter during fall recruitment. Paired \vith Sigma Chi Fraternity, the chapter placed third in the Homecoming Step Show. Sisterhood events included "Sigma Kappaccino Night,""PMS (popcorn, movies, sisterhood) Night," and a pumpkin carving night.

Purdue University B1: Anna Kretz West Lafayette, IN - Members enjoyed an old-fashioned Halloween party where they bobbed for apples, carved and decorated pumpkins, and completed an art project. Laura Rodrian is President of Greek IV and Emily Thompson is president of the Pre-Optometry Club. Courtney Wales earned a 4.0 last semester.

University of Florida BT Tisha Stockton Gainesville, FL - The chapter hosted the "Sigma Kappa Shoo tout Pool Tournament" to benefit Alzheimer 's Disease research and also sold lollipops. Adrienne Moore received the President of the Year Award at the All Greek Awards Banquet.

Ohio University BY Mary Beth Ginder Athens, OH - The chapter won Homecoming competition for the second year in a row and also won Phi Kappa Tau's "Warrior Week" competition for the second time in three year . Chapter members raised money and awareness for Alzheimer' Di ease through the Memory Walk and lollipop sales.

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San Diego State University B'¥ Erin Ecclefield San Diego, CA - Alumnae and

chapter members joined together to

participate in the Memory Walk in

San Diego and raised over $ 3, 000.

Members also participated in SDSU's

"Campus Clean-Up." Cheryl

Murphy earned a 4 .0 last semester.

University of Nebraska at Omaha BQ Judy Hansen Omaha, NE - Members and Theta

Chi fraternity adopted a family for

Christmas. President Stephanie

Gaines and Panhellenic President

Anna Speed received the 2005-06

Who's Who Awards. Chapter members

helped at local church auction, sold

lollipops at the local Memory Walk, and

volunteered at an elementary school.

Western Michigan University fB Deanna Ginther Kalamazoo, MJ - Twenty-one

new members joined the chapter.

Founders' Day formal was on the

Michigan Princess Riverboat. The

chapter hosted a family weekend

which included lunch and a silent

auction . Ashley Cloutier will be

the communications chairman for

Panhellenic Council in 2006.

Indiana State University IT Dianne Ziegler Terre Haute, IN - A sisterhood event

was a day trip to Indianapolis where

members enjoyed shopping and

dining. The chapter sponsored an

alumnae tent during Homecoming.

Gamma Gamma placed third overall

in Homecoming activities.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania fE Michaela Lee Bigley Indiana, PA - Members painted

pumpkins, took flowers to a local

nursing home, and helped out at a local

Head Start program. Members also

participated in other Greek events, a

dodgeball tournament, and a kick ball

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tournament. Founders' Day included

the return of two of the chapter's

Charter members.

Northern Illinois University fZ Sarah Stratman DeKalb, IL - Gamma Zeta has

participated in several Greek-sponsored

philanthropy events this year, as well

as the Memory Walk. Members have

played bingo at the local retirement

home. The chapter took first place in

Homecoming events with Sigma Phi

Epsilon.

Ball State University fH Lydia Segerstrom Muncie, In - Gamma Eta placed first

in the co-ed division at Watermelon

Bust with the men of Sigma Nu

fraternity. Local firemen were

treated to a spaghetti dinner during

"Week of Giving." Twenty new

members joined Gamma Eta last fall.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale fK Jenna Flanigan Carbondale, IL - President Sarah

Vorhees was Homecoming Queen,

making this the fifteenth Sigma Kappa

Homecoming Queen in the last

seventeen years. The chapter recently

celebrated its 50th Anniversary with

some of the founding members.

East Tennessee State University fA Andrea Plunkett Johnson City, TN - A sisterhood

retreat was held for members to get

better acquainted. Gamma Lambda

took first place during skit night at

Homecoming.

Eastern Illinois University fM Colleen O'Connell Charleston , IL - Sisterhood activities

included watching the Chicago White

Sox in the World Series playoffs. The

entire chapter participated in "Take

Back the Night" and raised funds for

several charities at Eastern Illinois.

Beta Tau members Michelle Duffy, Jackie Hizer. Christina Dreibholz, Sara Peebles, Wendy Alexaiis, and Becca Sloan jazz-stepped their way during the University of Florida's New Member Lip Sync.

Beta Upsilon (Ohio University) Abbey Haines. Alison Bumpus, Kerrie Parkinson, and Katie Milo showed off their beautiful ear-to-ear smiles on Welcome Day.

Bid Day brought Gamma PI (Kentucky Wesleyan College) outdoors to enjoy the nice weather and even nicer new members.

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Delta Theta (Truman State University) members looked fabulous at formal.

Delta Upsilon (Missouri state University) sisters paused for a quick picture before dining out together.

Epsilon Epsilon members took part in a timeless tradition at The University of Georgia. They rooted on their team at a football game. Go Dawgs!

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Kentucky Wesleyan College ffi Brooke Daugherty Owensboro, KY - Gamma Pi

members started a Greek club at

a local middle school. The club

is designed to promote life-long

friendship, intellectual and spiritual

fulfillment, and service for the

greater good. The chapter co­

sponsored a Halloween Fun Day

with the local Parks and Recreation

department.

Midwestern State University IT Randi Roanhaus Wichita Falls, TX - Gamma Tau won

intramural flag football last semester.

Members participated at Memory

Walk, sold bracelets and lollipops to

raise funds for Alzheimer's Disease

research, and made bracelets at a

local nursing home.

California University of Pennsylvania rY Angela Swallop California, PA - Sisterhood events

included a spa night and a haunted

hay ride. The chapter won first

place in Homecoming. They also had

Halloween and tree-trimming parties.

North Carolina State

took second place. Kelly Basden was chosen to receive a fellowship

in Washington, DC from the Young

People for Civil Liberties group.

Central Missouri State University Llli Kari Soule Warrensburg, MO - Twenty-one

members joined Delta Eta after

recruitment. Homecoming week

included a canned food drive where

sculptures were made from the cans.

The chapter won first place in the

window decorating contest .

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Sarah Charnes Kirksville, MO - The chapter

sponsored a Faculty Appreciation Breakfast. Erin Brooks was

nominated for Homecoming Queen,

and Marcie Kottemann was

inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

California State University I Chico M Amy Hirsch Chico, CA - Thirty local alumnae

returned to Delta Iota chapter for an

alumnae weekend. A father-daughter

luau was held which included a whole

roasted hog.

University f<l> Longwood University ------~-----------------Lauren McNeill Sarah Orleans Raleigh, NC - Sisterhood activities

included jewelry making and pottery

painting. A food drive was held

for local residents and members

wrapped Christmas presents with

the Alpha Kappa Alpha fraternity as a

philanthropy event. Caton Lovett won the Panhellenic President of

the Year at the Order of Omega

celebration.

Eastern Michigan University M Rebekah Hudzik Ypsilanti, MI - A scrapbooking night was held, where each sister picked one

event from the semester and made

pages for the chapter's scrapbook. The intramural flag football team

Farmville, VA - Delta Nu Chapter

held a successful Alzheimer's Walk

which raised more than $2,000.

Favorite professors were invited to

a chapter-sponsored faculty dessert night. The fall sisterhood retreat was a

camping trip.

James Madison University LlP Elizabeth Skinner Harrisonburg, VA - Scholarship

programming this semester included competitions for most improved and

most consistent grades. Sisterhood

programs this semester included the themes ofVirginia law, women's

health, yoga fitness, sex education, Founders' Day, and a retreat.

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Missouri State University 11 Y Lauren Clines Springfield, MO - Philanthropy projects included donations to

the Maine Sea Coast Mission and

adopting a street to keep clean. Delta

Upsilon 's flag football intramural

team won the championship.

Lauren Clines was elected

Panhellenic president.

University of Central Oklahoma I1X Allison Walker Edmond, OK - Twenty-six new

members joined Delta Chi last fall.

The chapter placed second overall

in the Homecoming competition

and Daina Dill was crowned

Homecoming Queen during the

football game. The chapter hosted a

Halloween party for local alumnae

and their children. The intramural

volleyball team won first place.

Radford University 11"'1' Laura Fessenden Radford , VA - Fall semester

included an alumnae picnic which

was a western theme with lots of

cowboy hats and boots in attendance.

Members participated in "Clean with

the Dean," an annual event where

students clean in the community with

the University 's Dean of Students.

Lenoir-Rhyne College EA Lauren Honeycutt Hickory, NC - All four of the North Carolina chapters celebrated

Founders' Day together. Alumnae

joined chapter members for the annual alumnae tea, held on

Homecoming weekend.

Susquehanna University E/1 Blaire Sabo Selinsgrove, PA - The chapter held an

alumnae open house on Homecoming Weekend . Kirstin Taylor helped

organize a community-wide blood drive following Hurricane Katrina.

Epsilon Delta had more volunteers and

donors than any other organization.

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Western Kentucky University EZ Stephanie Freyer Bowling Green, KY- The chapter

initiated 2 3 new members last fall.

Epsilon Zeta celebrated 40 years on Western's campus and spent Founders'

Day with other Kentucky chapters.

The University of Findlay EH Becca Pheasant Findlay, OH - A magic show was

held for alumnae, parents, and faculty

members. Members have also taken

part in several philanthropy activities,

including recycling cans, collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald

House, visiting local nursing homes, and working with the city's Planned

Parenthood.

California State University /Fullerton ET Jennifer Draney Fullerton, CA - Epsilon Tau initiated

35 new members. The chapter held its

first homecoming dance to raise money for Alzheimer's Disease research.

Chapter members joined alumnae

members from the West Orange County

Alumnae Chapter for Memory Walk.

Vir~inia Polytechnic Institute anaState University EX Amy Webb Blacksburg, VA - Epsilon Chi

participated in the Roanoke Memory Walk. "Kick in the Grass" was a

big success, as were lollipop sales. Members have been attending a local

senior home weekly and had a prom

with the residents. Alumnae week­

end was held during a home football game weekend .

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo En Molly Murphy San Luis Obispo, CA - Forty-one new members were welcomed

to the chapter. A back-to-school barbecue was held at a local beach.

The chapter held its second annual

Epsilon Eta (The University of Findlay) Fall 2005 new memb_ers smile for the camera for the first time after being initiated into Sigma Kappa.

Epsilon Tau (California State University, Fullerton) enjoyed a quick break during recruitment.

Epsilon Chi (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) wore their ftoppy hats proudly at an event.

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Allison Silva and Molly Murphy of Epsilon Omega (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) engage in some big sis/Iii sis bonding.

Zeta Mu (University of California at San Diego) new members were all smiles on bid day.

Zeta Omicron (University of Arizona) members Katharine Kemerer, Danielle Grady, Krlsty Russell. and Lacey Bowden were "Roundin' Up the Best in the Wesr during recruitment.

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designer jeans sale for charity.

Epsilon Omega has the highest Greek

gpa on campus.

Indiana University Southeast ZA Jessica Neeley

ew Albany, I - Members sold

jewelry to raise funds to host a "Battle

of the Bands," the proceeds of which

went to the Sigma Kappa Foundation .

A monthly dinner was held with

alumnae, and favorite professors were

also recognized this year.

Babson College ZZ Robyn Marie Diamond Babson Park, MA - The chapter had

a philanthropy recruitment night.

Members decorated cookies using

Sigma Kappa 's philanthropy themes

as inspiration. The cookies were

delivered to a local Alzheimer's disease

facility. The chapter is looking forward

to celebrating 30 years on campus.

Ehnhurst College ZI Jaclyn Sorci Elmhurst, IL - Chapter members took

part in the Chicago Memory Walk. A

Greek Thanksgiving dinner was held

for all Greek members on campus.

The chapter held its annual Faculty

Appreciation Banquet . The chapter's

gpa is 3.77.

University of California/ San Diego ZM Katie Gazlay La jolla, CA - During "Week of

Giving," members made holiday cards

for a local retirement home, gave

'~olets to professors, and candy to students. The chapter won the Greek

ew Member Showcase Talent Show.

Zeta Mu had the most improved

sorority gpa.

University ofTexas/ San Antonio ZN Elena Serda

an Antonio, TX - The chapter

earned everal awards at the All

Greek Awards Ceremony including

Out tanding Alumnae Relation ,

Outstanding Ad,~sor, bronze medals

in scholastic achievement and

philanthropy, a silver medal in campus

involvement, and a medal for Overall

Excellence.

University of Arizona ZO Danielle Grady Tucson, AZ - Zeta Omicron

paired with Phi Gamma Delta for

Homecoming events. The highlight

of the weekend was the introduction

of the newest Sigma Kappa members.

Colorado School of Mines ZI1 Jennifer Rotramel Golden, CO -Members paired ' vith

Sigma Phi Epsilon for Homecoming

activities and took first place overall ,

including Homecoming Queen.

Other sisterhood activities included

mO\~e watching, carving pumpkins for

"Trick or Treat on Greek Street," and

pottery painting.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Z<I> Joan Yeam New Bruns\vick, NJ - Zeta Phi

recently signed the lease on a

new chapter house. S 3, 000 was

raised for Alzheimer 's Disease

re earch. Members have raised and

donated almost S I ,000 for other

philanthropies on campus.

University of Delaware 0~ Megan McLaughlin

ewark, DE - Theta Delta members

participated in the Wilmington

Memory Walk and made cards to send

to gerontology homes. Members

participated in the campus-,vide

"Giving on the Green" to benefi t

Hurricane Katrina \'ictims. The

chapter has the second highest Greek

gpa on campus.

University ofVirginia 0Z Sara Gilliam

Charlottesville, VA - Theta Zeta

welcomed fall weather "~th a house­

warming day where they beautified

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the chapter house, carved pumpkins, and baked cookies. Members also held a bonfire date function in the fall , enjoying live music and s'mores.

University of Nevada/ LasVegas eH Alexis Ranallo Las Vegas NV - Theta Eta was paired with two fraternities and was second overall in Homecoming events and first place in the float competition.

Albright College ee Taylor Simcox Reading, PA - Fifty new members joined Theta Theta. Alumnae returned for Homecoming to watch the chapter take first place in both air band competition and sheet-painting. Lacey Egerton was crowned Homecoming Queen and Julia Pfaff was in her court.

Memory Walk and baked cookies for faculty members during "Week of Giving."

State University of New York College at Geneseo en Chelsea Kirkmire Geneseo, NY - Theta Pi is helping to establish a Panhellenic Council on campus. Theta Pi volunteered at Special Olympics and a haunted hayride. Founders' Day was celebrated with the members ofTheta Iota Chapter, State University of New York at Fredonia.

University of Kentucky ep Brittany Langdon Lexington, KY - Theta Rho took first place in volleyball intrarnurals. Jenny Pfeiffer is a member of the women's basketball team and Stephanie Gregg is on the dance team. Forty new members were welcomed on Bid Day.

The State University of New York at Fredonia ei Kansas State University er -Kr-ist_a_G_r-aff________ Rose Erickson

Fredonia, NY - Members visited the WCA home for women, playing bingo and making crafts. Members also participated in raking leaves for community members. Theta Pi, State University of NewYork at Geneseo, and alumnae joined Theta Iota for Founders' Day in Rochester.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology eA Stephanie Silberstein Cambridge, MA - During MIT's annual "Family Weekend", tours were given and desserts and beverages were provided. A faculty mixer was held , as was a net\vorking event with alumnae. "Late Night" was held, the annual campus-wide variety show, and over $2,500 was raised for the Sigma Kappa Foundation.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte eM Allison Restivo Charlotte, NC - A great group of women were initiated last fall . Members participated in the local

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Manhattan, KS - Last semester's activities included a Best Friends Weekend , Dad's Weekend, and Founders' Day held in Kansas City, with Xi , University of Kansas, Delta Eta, Central Missouri State University, the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter, and National President Barbara Wilmer attending.

Bowling Green State University eY Samantha Pajak Bowling Green, OH- Nineteen women joined Theta Upsilon last semester. The annual "Capture the Flag" competition was held to raise funds for Alzheimer's Disease research through the Sigma Kappa Foundation.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 8<1> Ashley Walker Chattanooga, TN - Forty-two women joined Theta Phi after formal recruitment. Theta Phi had a successful "Week of Giving," raising

Theta Zeta (University of Virginia) sisters participated in the Memory Walk with this cute little pooch.

Theta Theta (Albright College) members squeezed together for a photo opportunity.

Theta Phi (University of Tennessee, Chattanooga) set sail for a scholarship banquet on the river.

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Kappa Theta (Saint Louis University) sisters were "Simply Classy'' during formal recruitment.

Kappa Iota (Unniversity of Pennsylvania) members Andrea Hong, Katrina Block. Marina Pristopove, Lyndsey Bunting, Sarah Lenrow. Alice Lin, Janelle Pakish, and Eliza Obbagy during recruitment.

At Founders' Day, Kappa Lambda (North Georgia College and State University) members Jamie Bishop, Amy Peck. and Cherish Farris paused for a quick photo.

over $4,000 for the Alzheimer's Association. Reilly Lewis was elected President of Junior Panhellenic, and Krystyn Cochran was elected Panhellenic Scholarship and Greek Show Chair.

West Virginia University 8X Lindsay Podobnik Morgantown, WV - Twenty-six new members joined Theta Chi. Inspiration Week included members playing Sigma Kappa Jeopardy and watching "Mystic Pizza." Amanda DiPasquale is the Panhellenic Vice President of Finance and Philanthropy.

lrhe PeTlllsylvarUa State University 8\}/ Lisa Corrado University Park, PA- Twenty new members were initiated. Members teamed with Delta Upsilon members for the Greek Sing Production and sang "Singin' in the Rain".

Northwest Missouri State University KA Cierra Richey Maryville, MO - The annual "Soccer Tournament" was held, and members have been visiting local nursing homes, picking up trash along the highways, and selling lollipops. Members joined Phi Mu Sorority to place first in Homecoming's float competition.

Grand Valley State University KB Chelsea Warner Allendale, MI - During "Week of Giving," the chapter washed faculty member ' cars, made cookies for retirement home residents, and cleaned up trash around other Greek houses. Twenty-four members joined the chapter this seme ter. The chapter won first place for Homecoming \vith Theta Chi and Lambda Chi Alpha.

Elon University KZ Maggie Rust Elon , C - The women of Kappa Zeta participated in the Memory

Walk and also hosted the annual "Kick in the Grass" to support the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Alumnae joined the chapter for festivi ties during Homecoming.

Texas Christian University KH Lauren Gervais Fort Worth, TX - Big/ Little Sister Revealing was an exciting evening. Sigma Kappa was chosen to participate in "Frog Follies ," the student talent show and also was represented in the annual Homecoming parade.

Saint Louis University K8 Megan Long Saint Louis, MO - Thirty new members joined Kappa Theta. Members enjoyed visiting a haunted house on Halloween and a group outing to Billiken Madness, the University's late night basketball pep rally. Jennifer Rose was crowned Miss Gateway St. Louis for 2006.

University of PeTU1SylvarUa K1 Laura Bressler Philadelphia, PA - Kappa Iota hosted the second annual "Rock Steady Battle of the Bands" and raised over $4,000 for Alzheimer 's Disease research. Past National President Eleanor Haddon, Phi , University of Rhode Island , spoke at the Founders' Day brunch. Members also participated in the "Rena Rowen Breast Cancer SK Run" sponsored by Panhellenic.

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Dahlonega , GA - Sisterhood acti ,~ties

held during the fall included \vinding through a corn maze and painting pumpkins for a local nursing home. The folbving members earned a 4.0 for last semester: Caroline Bridges, Emily Branch, Amber Jones, Jessica Taylor, and Shannon Thompkins.

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Tara Johnson Sembrat, Delta Iota

The first annual friends and family

barbeque was held at Heather Farms Park in Walnut Creek. Additional

activities included participating in

the Alzheimer's Memory Walk

and a Founders' Day celebration in

Sacramento. Chapter meetings are

the first Monday of every month.

Contact our local Sigma Kappa

alumnae Yahoo! group: sigmakappa­

subscribe@yahoogroups.com or Traci

at hrprofessional2002@hotmail.com.

Long Beach

Marilyn Biggers Burdett, Gamma Theta

The year began with the 50th anniversary celebration of Gamma

Theta, California State University,

Long Beach. Other chapter activities included a high tea, and St. Patrick's

Day and Halloween luncheons.

At Founders' Day two alumnae

were honored. Janet Anderson

Hammel, Gamma Theta, received her

50-year pin and Pearl Court Award, and Winona Keyes Valentine, Iota,

was given a standing ovation in honor of her 75 years of membership.

Los Angeles

Amy Harber, Epsilon Eta

The chapter held officer elections,

quarterly general meetings, and participated in the Alzheimer 's

Memory Walk. Members stayed in communication with our closest

collegiate chapters, Theta Beta, University of La Verne and Gamma

Theta, California State University,

Long Beach. Monthly dinners at area restaurants were held so that

sisters can bond and network while

exploring different cuisine throughout the city.

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Pomona Valley

Heather Hovenier Marshall, Zeta Upsilon

The chapter hosted and celebrated

Founders' Day in Ontario for

all of the southern California

alumnae and collegiate chapters.

Valentine's Day cards were made for

a local convalescent home with the

collegians of Zeta Upsilon, California

State Polytechic University, Pomona.

Other activities included cooking

classes and pottery painting.

Sacramento

Lois Lininger, Alpha Nu

Members participated in the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk with

Epsilon Lambda, California State

University, Sacramento. Receiving

recognition for 75-plus years of membership was Helene Kirby

Rohwer, Lambda. Her daughters,

Barbara Rohwer Harsch,

Lambda, and Marilyn Rohwer

Kinikin , Lambda, both received

their 50-year pins. Contact Pat at

Patburden@earthlink.net.

COLORADO Colorado Springs

Ashley Rankin McGuirk, Theta Xi

The chapter welcomed two alumnae

initiates, Karen Rostvold, Zeta

Pi, and Nancy Daniels, Zeta Pi.

The annual Mother's Day tea at the

historic Colorado Springs Glen Eyrie Castle was a success. Other activities

included a Indy car series race, a "Sea Treasures" luncheon with Zeta

Pi, Colorado School of Mines, and a

Founders' Day celebration with the

Rocky Mountain Alumnae Chapter,

Zeta Pi , and Gamma Alpha, University of Northern Colorado. Members

support the Alzheimer 's Association volunteering with the Alzheimer's

Memory Walk. Visit the website at

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Long Beach alumnae enjoyed Founders' Day celebration.

Los Angeles alumnae showed off their Sigma Kappa spirit after participating in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

Pomona alumnae celebrated Founders' Day. Lyndsey Hovenier, Zeta Upsilon; Angela Melei Solano, Theta Epsilon; Jennifer Aronson, Zeta Upsilon; and Megan Joyce, Zeta Upsilon.

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The newly-elected officers of the Sacramento Alumnae Chapter smiled for the camera after officer installation.

Rocky Mountian Alumnae Chapter members stood out on the red carpet at the Alzheimer's Association's Memories in the Making event.

Tallahassee Alumnae Chapter members Jen lacino Behnke, Omega, and Adria Cavany, Omega, cheer on the Seminoles at Florida State University's Doak Campbell Stadium.

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Alumnae

Rocky Mountian

Stephanie Brooks Sommers, Iota

The popular violets and vines party

took place in January. This summer,

several members volunteered at the

Alzheimer's Association's Memories

In The Making Art Auction. Two

new member brunches were held

for recent graduates and those new

to the area. Over I 00 alumnae

and collegiate members celebrated

Founders' Day in Denver, including

nine 50-year members.

FLORIDA

Central Florida

Dottie Fouts Scruggs, Omeaa

Members of this primarily 50-years­

young and better chapter meet

during the day for special luncheons in members' homes and lunch-

out gatherings after tours of art

museums, gardens , parks or trips to the beach. Philanthropies include

"clean out your closet -days", which

provides items for a local safe house

for battered wjves. Upcoming events

include a lunch tour of the historic

DeLand House. Contact Beverly at

sigmabev@ mac. com.

Sarasota

Jaquelyn Penny jacoby, Omeaa

Founders' Day was celebrated

wjth southwest Florida alumnae

and 50-year pins were awarded.

Meetings included speakers from

the Alzheimer 's Association and Safe

Childers Coalition and Hospice.

Monies were donated to the

Maine Sea Coast Mission and Beta

Tau , University of Florida. Foster

children were adopted fo r Christmas.

Members pro,~ded clothing items

fo r the foster care program and

upported the Panhellenic scholarship

luncheon.

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Tallahassee/Big Bend

Adria D. Cavany, Omeaa

Renovating the Omega house, which

is currently occupied by Sigma Chi

fraternity, was a big project this

year. The chapter thanks alumnae

throughout the state who helped with

the project . Members participated in the St. Mark 's coastal cleanup and the

Forget Me Not Walk benefiting the

local Alzheimer 's Resource Center.

Contact acavany@hotmail. com.

Tampa Bay

Jami Nartker Finan , Omeao

Members participated in the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk and raised

over $2 ,000. Beta Tau, University

of Florida , was welcomed back to

school ,vith goodie baskets. Members

raised money for the Sigma Kappa

Foundation by wrapping gifts at Barnes & Noble and for a local

Alzheimer' s Association chapter

wjth the annual "Sale to Remember"

garage sale. Contact Mackenzie at

knz29@aol. com.

GEORGIA

Athens Area

Linda Mashburn Eubanks, Epsilon Epsilon

Altimnae enjoyed sociali zi ng at the

Epsilon Epsilon, The University of

Georgia, Founders' Day ball. Eight

members walked in the Athens

Alzheimer 's Memory Walk raising

$1,780. The chapter supported

formal recruitment for Epsilon

Epsilon and Kappa Lambda, orth

Georgia College and State University.

Contact Kay at yuilltide@char ter. net .

ILLINOIS Bloomington-Normal

Nancy Brown Bicket, Er.o

Members assisted Eta, Illinois

Wesleyan University, during

recruitment. Homecoming at Illinois

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Wesleyan University included the

dedication of a baby grand piano,

donated to the chapter, by the classes

of 1970 through 1976 , in memory of

beloved housemother Norma Sue Householder Brown, Eta , who

passed away in September. Autumn

luncheons were held at the member

homes of Pam Heins Raymond, Eta , and Mary Lou Gooding Mercier, Eta. Alumnae were guests at

a Founders' Day luncheon and program

at the Eta chapter house. An elegant

holiday luncheon at a local country club

capped a successful fall schedule.

Chicago NorthwestTowns

Lauren Englehorn Rogers, Beta Slama

Pltilanthropic events included adopt­

a-senior, donating the proceeds from

a Homemade Gourmet party, and

wrapping gifts at Barnes & Noble

to raise money for the Alzheimer 's

Association . Social activities included

bowling, a movie night , and potluck

supper.

Rockford

Linda Taylor Wyatt , Gamma Kappa

Members learned about decorating

ideas from a local designer, became

adept at using e-Bay through a

class offered at a local school, and

supported a local pltilanthropy,

Rockford Shelter Care Ministries.

Members supported Gamma Zeta ,

Northern lllinois University, with

goodie bags \:\·vice a year and by

members serving on the corporation

board .

Louisiana Greater New Orleans

Patty Harvey Harris, Delta Mu

In the midst of Hurricane Katrina

recovery, a joint Founders' Day

celebration ' vith Epsilon Beta ,

University of New Orleans, was held

at a local restaurant. Other social

activities included a visit to Christmas

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at the City Park Botanical Gardens,

a Dutch-treat New Year 's Eve lunch,

and scrapbooking techniques.

Shreveport/Bossier City

Jennifer M. Teat, Beta Epsilon

During the fall of 2005, the

Shreveport / Bossier City chapter

assumed active status. Activities

included painting Bid Day signs

for Beta Epsilon, Louisiana Tech

University, playing Bunco once a

month, and going to dinner for a

girls' night out . The chapter also

provided lunch for Beta Epsilon on

preference day of formal recruitment .

MICHIGAN Kalamazoo

JanetThompson Urfer, Tau

Several members attended a

homecoming brunch at the Gamma

Beta chapter house, Western Micltigan

University. The annual fall meeting

and Founders' Day brunch was held

at Bravo. Five chapter members

were honored ,vith 25-year pins and

one with a 50-year pin. Through the

generous gifts of sisters, friends and

family, the Joani Schau Siwik Memorial

Fund was able to continue the Meals

on Wheels holiday boxes project again

tltis year. Members met at the senior

center and packed 350 boxes with

cookies and goodies, with the help of

the ladies of the Gamma Beta.

South Oakland County

Marjorie Souffrou Powell, Gamma Beta

Activiti es tltis year included a fall

sisterhood supper, a Founders' Day

dinner, and the much-loved hot hors

d ' oeuvres and Christmas ornament

exchange, where hats and scar ves

were collected for needy cltildren.

Members participated in the annual

Detroit Zoo Walk for Alzheimer 's

disease and the Birmingham

Panhellenic luncheon .

Chicago Northwest Towns alumnae met for a night of desserts and sisterhood. Cookies were donated to a local nursing home.

Shreveport/Bossier City Alumnae members enjoyed a night of Bunco. Shannon Land Robertson, Theta Gamma, Emily Aclln, Beta Epsilon, Amy Horne. Beta Epsilon, Kendal Cole, Beta Epsilon, Meredith Davis. Beta Epsilon, Emily Beck. Beta Epsilon. and Leslie Echols. Beta Epsilon.

Is that a bear behind South Oakland County alumnae? These Sigma Kappa sisters showed no fear at the Detroit Zoo during the Memory Walk.

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The Theta Pi house was pratically bursting with Theta Pi and Theta Iota collegians and Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse alumnae on Founders' Day.

Cleveland alumnae bowled over the competition. Stacie Buchanan DeBenedictis. Kappa Gamma; Amy Hanna Wurst. Kappa Gamma; Missy Boswell Wyatt. Alpha Sigma; Maureen Groves McDonald, Beta Theta; Jenn~er Nalepka. Beta lheta; and Amber Gibbs. Gamma Omega.

Those sly smiles on the Austin alumnae make it look like they have something up their sleeves on Founders' day, but they don't...lfs all in the pockets!

Almnnae

NEBRASKA Lincoln

Carroll Griffin Dischner, Alpha Kappa

A program featured author Shirley Murphy Maly, Alpha Kappa. Love

Affair with the Americas is Maly's book

describing her travels from Canada to

South America. A program featuring

former Sigma Kappa homes in

Lincoln was given at another meeting.

Fifty-year members were honored

at the annual violet luncheon, which

included a speaker from Homeland

Security.

NEW YORK Rochester

Marcia CaryTurpyn, Gamma Omena

Members had a busy fall helping

Theta Pi , The State University of

New York College at Geneseo, with

recruitment. Founders' Day was

celebrated with Theta Pi and Theta

Iota, The State University of New

York College at Fredoina, Buffalo

alumnae, and Syracuse alumnae.

Activities included a baby shower

to donate new items to the local

YWCA and the annual Valentine

making party for area Alzheimer 's

disease patients . Future events

include the annual dinner for Theta

Pi's graduating seniors, the area

Panhellenic brunch, and a concert by

the shore. Contact Marcia at

marcia. turpyn@ kodak.com.

OHIO Cleveland

Amy H. Wurst, Kappa Gamma

Members relaxed at a girls' night out

at the Cheesecake Factory, celebrated

Founders' Day 'vith appetizers at a

member's home, and shared many

laughs at the big bang bowling night.

The chapter is looking forward to

many events this year, including a

spa day, a pottery painting event, an

News

Indians game, several philanthropy

events , and dinner meetings around

northeast Ohio. Visit www.geocities.

com/ clevelandsigmakappa or contact

Jen at jennifer.nalepka@case.edu.

Dayton

Carolyn Hyre Nikolai , Alpha lata

The chapter par ticipated in the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk, shared

a Saturday outing with another

panhellenic alumnae group, and

held a Founders' Day luncheon.

Alumnae enjoyed a festive Christmas

luncheon with a silent auction, had

a jewelry fundraising party, attended

Panhellenic's fund raiser style show,

and visited a local nursing home.

TENNESSEE Nashville

Carrie Scensny Reed, Alpha Delta

Social activities fo r the year included

dinner get-togethers, brunch on

Founders' Day, and celebrating

the holidays with a party and gift

exchange. Philanthropic events

included par ticipating in the

Alzheimer's Memory Walk, donating

to the Maine Sea Coast Mission,

a concession stand fundraiser at a

Nashville Sounds baseball game, and

Splendor of Spring, a silent auction

and lunch to provide scholarships to

area college-bound women. Contact

Carrie at UTCarrie2002@msn.com.

TEXAS Austin

Brooke A. Boyd, Delta Chi

Philanthropic events included a

Family Elder Care fan drive,

the Family Elder Care silent auction

and fan drive fundraiser, and the

Austin Alzheimer's Memory Walk.

The chapter continues to seek

members in the Austin area . Contact

Tammy at NormaKat@ bigfoot.com.

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Epsilon, Syracuse University Scotti Cormack, no date available Sherma Avery Kelsey, February 2006 Sally Shea Walker, no date available

Eta, Illinois Wesleyan University Donna Barksdale Breedlove, no date available jessie Kiesling Tomm, January 2006 jean Barr Wright, February 2006

Theta, University of Illinois at Urbana­Champaign Wlian Walling Duder, December 2005 Elizabeth Edwards, March 2004 Ann Harrison Erskine, May 2005 Dorothy Mullen Undbloom, February 2006

Iota, The University of Denver Ellen Peterson Freehling, June 2004 jane Laughner Howard, February 2006 Maurine Fletcher Russell, February 2006 Bess Fisher Sides, December 2005 Betty Robertson Vickery, no date available

Lambda, University of California, Berkeley Julia Searle Allen, July 2005 Marjorie Andriesse Channing, no date available Muriel Gaines Reasoner, December 2005 Patricia Stearns Rohde, March 2006

Mu, University of Washington Bette Harbaugh Lodle, February 2006 Carol Peeples Urquhart, no date available Charlotte Stevens Withrow, january 2006

Nu, Middlebury College Wa Winchester Doe, October 1994 Martha Cary Powell, no date available

Omicron, Tufts University Ruth Augustine Battis, December 2005 Laura Smith Hersey, October 1997

Rho, Randolph-Macon Woman's College Mary Brown Channel, January 2006 jessie Calder Dutton, April 2004

Sigma, Southern Methodist University Helena Baker Barnett, February 2006 Marian Crawford, no date available

Tau, Indiana University Dorothy Price Arch, December 2005 Betty Nyikos Dean, no date available joyce Holt Pickering, May 2005 Analee Plew Robinson, November 2005

Upsilon, Oregon State University Maurine Gregory Baldwin, no date available Mabel Keizer Hansen, June 2004

Chi, The Ohio State University Margaret Lope Buckley, no date available Floy Armstrong Hunt, December 2005

Psi, The University of Wisconsin-Madison Priscilla Goodlad Dixon, January 2006 Dorothy Steinmeier, February 2006

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Omega, Florida State University Anne Elliott Cannon, January 2006

Alpha Beta, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo Lydia Glaser Eckel, November 2005 Marie jones Larimer, July 2003

Alpha Gamma, Washington State University Dorothy Bradford Shuler, January 2006

Alpha Delta, The University of Tennessee Mildred Tarwater Earnest, no date available Mary Sarten Fogarty, January 2006 Polyanna Ely Sutton, no date available

Alpha Epsilon, Iowa State University Barbara Weber McKibbon, August 2004 Mary Miller Brascugli, June 2005 Ella Mortenson Wilson, no date available

Alpha Eta, University of Minnesota Catherine Cunningham Polzin, no date available jeanne Bergevin Purdie, April 2003

Alpha Theta, University of Louisville Ruth Everson Watkins, March 2006

Alpha Iota, Miami University Ardyth Kern Geigel, no date available Margene Roush little, no date available

Alpha Kappa, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Elaine Putensen Hudson, February 2006 Faye Graham McEwen, October 2005 June Warden Smith, November 2005

Alpha Mu, Adelphi University Margaret Quinn Nye, january 2006

Alpha Pi, Ohio Wesleyan University Margaret Van Houten Oster, no date available Doris Williams Roche, February 2006

Alpha Rho, Vanderbilt University Elizabeth Read, October 2005

Alpha Sigma, Westminster Colleg Louise Moreland Baker, January 2006

Alpha Tau, Michigan State University Wave Bowes Granger, February 2005 Margaret Harwood johnson, january 2006 Marian Douglass Pearson, April 2006 Laura Hobbs Polakowski, February 2006

Alpha Upsilon, University of North Dakota Marquerite Black Sherrit, December 2000

Alpha Phi, University of Oregon Maxine Hill Kramer, October 2000

Alpha Chi, Georgetown College Mary Rodgers Thurman, February 2006

Beta Delta, University of Miami Josephine Lukowski Thompson, February 2006

Beta Epsilon, Louisiana Tech University Lucie Wainwright Colquitt, March 2006

Beta Zeta, University of Maryland Mary Finn, January 2006

Beta Eta, University of Massachusetts Amherst Natalie Hambly Griffith, June 2005

Beta Theta, Marietta College Mary Payton Grose, July 2003

Beta Nu, Bradley University Charlotte Doyle Davis, June 2005 Cheri Clay Mullen, january 2006

Beta Sigma, Purdue University Carolyn Martin Flaningam, January 2006 Madelon Moulton Shahroozi, November 2005

Beta Upsilon, Ohio University Sharon Gamwell Doller, April 2006 Barbara Werner Leupold, February 2006

Beta Phi, Idaho State University Betty Barco Brown, no date available

Gamma Alpha, University of Northern Colorado Jimmie Burnett, November 2005 jacqueline Krier, February 2005 Shirley Silverman, no date available

Gamma Gamma, Indiana State University jolynn Miklik Powney, January 2006

Gamma Zeta, Northern Illinois University Claudette Krumpolz Skoglund, March 2006

Gamma Chi, Stephen F. Austin State University Nancy Chambers, january 2006

Delta Eta, Central Missouri State University Erin Allen, no date available

Delta Iota, California State University, Chico Rhonda Yohannan, no date available

Delta Rho, James Madison University Mary Thompson, no date available

Delta Upsilon, Missouri State University jean Heyle, no date available

Epsilon Epsilon, The University of Georgia Heather Beard Blalock, June 2004 jennifer Edberg, January 2006 Kathryn Undsley, March 2006

Epsilon Zeta, Western Kentucky University jeanne Marty Kress, no date available

Epsilon Xi, Adrian College Kathleen Palmer, August 2003

Kappa Beta, Grand Valley State University Alison McLean Hansen, September 2004

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Young women face many difficult issues in today's world- the pressure to fit in, to be thin, to abuse alcohol, to be popular - the list goes on and on. Nowhere is this more evident than on the campuses of America's colleges and universities. Ironically, these same campuses are the breeding ground for

tomorrow's leaders, the very people who will be expected to find ways to address these issues.

That's why Sigma Kappa and 24 other National Panhellenic Conference groups have joined forces to present Stand Up! Stand Out!, a progr~ that builds upon Greek sisters' strength to help each other refuse to give in to negative peer pressure. Stand Up! Stand Out! teaches women that they can rise above the problems that interfere with their goals, and that they have a voice and the right to stand up for their values.

How the program works:

Stand Up! Stand Out! is a one-time, three-hour presentation that is endorsed by most NPC groups.

Greek women on campus organize Stand Up! Stand Out! Presentations. The chapters involved provide financing, typically through sponsorships from local businesses and organizations.

Presentations are made the first week after formal recruitment (fall or deferred). All women in the campus Panhellenic communities are invited to be involved in the symposium.

For more information on how you can bring this program to your campus, please contact Sigma Kappa national headquarters by calling (317) 872-3275 or E-mail info@sigmakappa.org

Greek women have the power to change things.

Why settle for fitting in when you were meant to S T 'AND 0 U T?

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