THE vre THE "LET'S BE REAL" ISSUE NATIONAL MEAGAN PRESIDENT'S CALL TO CONVENTION PREHN CHAPTER BREAKING AWARD THROUGH WINNERS BARRIERS H FALL 2019 Volume 122 : Issue 1 alphachiomega.org Invade "Man's World"_U. of Washington! by Ann Satero, Rho The University of Washington DAILY has been a man's world since its beginning in 1854! Recently however, it was invaded by women and two of them are members of Rho chapter of Alpha Chi Omega. Sharon Lee Carey served as associate editor during the 1956-57 school year and Virginia Whitehead will fill the same spot starting in 1958 for the second half of the school year. They are two of only six women editors in 100 years! Their position is second spot on the news- paper which has a circulation of 17,000. The two were elected by their fellow journalism classmates. The job takes an average of 10 hours a day. Sharon, daughter of the Consul from El Editor Sharon Lee Carey (left) and her successor, Salvador, is the third generation of her family Virginia Whitehead marking up a copy of the to attend the University. She is a member of DAILY. Theta Sigma Phi, national journalism honor- ary; press delegate to the Model United Na- elections and all of them were winners. tions Conference at Stanford; publicity Virginia is the daughter of Dorothy John- chairman for the American Association for son Whitehead. Her mother was an Alpha the United Nations; a member of the Matrix Chi at Whitman College (1933). Another Table staff; and a member of the University's daughter, Page, is also an Alpha Chi. Vir- Social Rules and Regulations committee. She ginia is first vice president of Rho (just like was recently honored with a publications her mom!), a member of Sigma Epsilon Sigma, award for "Outstanding Service to the UW." Mortar Board, president of Theta Sigma Phi Around the House she is known as the and recently received a $500 Crown Zeller- "campaign manager." She has managed six back scholarship. From the very beginning with our seven Founders, Alpha Chi Omega women were breaking barriers. The September 1957 issue of The Lyre spotlighted two Rho (University of Washington) sisters who held editor positions on the campus newspaper - just two of six female editors in the newspaper's 100-year history at the time! Two more trailblazing journalists are highlighted this issue starting on page 46, along with many other sisters pushing the limits and being true to themselves. contents Fall 2019 Volume 122 : Issue 1 The "Let's Be Real" Issue Real. Strong. Woman. Meagan Prehn (Zeta Nu, Texas A&M University) Promoting body positivity and pursuing a career in medicine FEATURES 34 Gen Z Collegians Learn how AXO supports the generational and demographic changes of our members. 36 Advice for Divorced Sisters Explore how to regain your joy after divorce and how to support a sister during life's changes. 57 National Election Process Changes Find out how the timeline for elections for the National Council and National Nominating Committee is changing. This photo and the cover photo by Raina Dee Harrelson The alphachiomena oro 1 Table of Contents Being Real with Myself Have you ever heard of "imposter sisters (and on that note, let me know what syndrome"? It's the feeling of doubting your you want to read in your Lyre!). place and accomplishments and being afraid This issue's theme of "Let's Be Real" calls that someone will realize you've been faking us to be honest, to identify where we can grow it all along. I felt a little bit of this during my and to find the tools to do SO. It asks us to see first few weeks as editor at Alpha Chi Omega. barriers - and break through them to achieve I've never managed a magazine before, I would our goals. It reminds us that exactly who we say to myself. Eventually everyone will realize are is all we need to be. that this dream job should have stayed just This issue is filled with women who are that a dream. using that first word of our Real. Strong. Two years, nine issues and a lot of Women. tagline to propel them to greatness encouragement from headquarters staff and in their communities, their careers and their sisters across the country later, I'm realizing lives. How are you being real? I'd love to hear. that I can make this dream job my own. And I've also learned to be real with myself, to know that I'm never done learning - about Lauren Filippini the sorority industry, about producing a Editor magazine, about what is important to my Alpha Chi (Butler University) Editor's Note In the summer 2019 Lyre, Bonnie Bencsko Holmes (Eta, Bucknell University) was incorrectly listed as deceased in the In Memoriam section. We're happy to report that Bonnie is alive and well. The Lyre regrets the error. In Every Issue Features AXO Connect 3 Contributors 32 Collegiate Corner 56 Volunteer Spotlight 62 Collegiate Notes 4 Letters to the Editor 38 Making a Difference 57 Business 64 Alumnae Notes 5 Corner Office 46 Career Outlook 69 Reunions 6 Perspectives 50 Accomplished Alumnae 70 Accolades 7 AXQ News 52 Alumna Initiate 72 In Memoriam Spotlight 22 Foundation 53 His Side of the Story 26 Housing 54 Archives The following staff members Emily Callison (Delta Nu, Eliza Payne (Delta Chi, William Jen Wallach (Iota Chi, Middle contributed articles to this issue: Iowa State University), Chapter Woods University), Housing Tennessee State University), Consultant Operations Coordinator Associate Director of Education and Leadership Initiatives Molleigh McCann (Epsilon, Allison Summers, Assistant University of Southern California), Director of Education and Chapter Consultant Leadership Initiatives 2 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Contributors CARLY CISSON JENNA MAJESKI Alpha Chi Omega KAPPA UPSILON (FLORIDA LAMBDA NU (NORTHEASTERN REAL. STRONG. WOMEN. INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY) UNIVERSITY) Cisson studies The founding psychology and chapter president Alpha Chi Omega National Council Members: Spanish and plans at our newest to pursue a master's chapter, Majewski Angela Costley Harris President degree in mental shares five honest Jari Askins health counseling. lessons she learned Vice President In addition to in her journey with Mikelle Holt Brady volunteering Alpha Chi Omega Vice President in Jamaica with the GSI trip, Cisson SO far. Page 6 Jennifer Daurora has organized service trips abroad for Vice President domestic violence awareness and youth JACKIE PILOSSOPH Lynne Biggio Herndon development. Page 32 ALPHA MU (INDIANA UNIVERSITY) Vice President Pilossoph is the Jill Sabatino Lacy Vice President NICOLE LITTLE creator of her IOTA TAU (CALIFORNIA STATE divorce support Editorial Staff: UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS) website, Divorced Lauren Filippini Little is a senior Girl Smiling. The Editor majoring in writer of "Love Amy Colvin Mustafa communications Essentially," her Senior Director of Education and Engagement and serves as weekly column Amanda Spice chapter president. published in the Chicago Tribune Pioneer Director of Marketing and Communications She is grateful that Press, she is also the author of four novels. her Alpha Chi She holds a master's degree in journalism The Lyre of Alpha Chi Omega experience has from Boston University. Page 36 is published quarterly. enabled her to travel to new places, most recently Jamaica for STEPHANIE VAN HORN POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Lyre of Alpha Chi Omega, the collegiate GSI trip. Page 32 IOTA CHI (MIDDLE TENNESSEE 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive, STATE UNIVERSITY) Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343. NATALIE SALATICH A senior studying JACOBSON Submission Deadlines: photography and Fall issue July 1 ALPHA TAU organizational Winter issue October 1 (UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE) communication, Spring issue January 1 Jacobson has the Van Horn served Summer issue - April 1 distinction of being as vice president the first female public relations and Contact Information: Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Inc. anchor of a Boston marketing for her 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive evening newscast. chapter and attended this year's collegiate Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343 She shares her GSI. Page 32 Phone: 317-579-5050 journey of climbing alphachiomega.org the ladder through ALLEN WHITE editor@alphachiomega.org the male-dominated news industry in White is the Our Mission: this issue. Page 46 assistant director Alpha Chi Omega is a national women's of fraternity & organization that enriches the lives of sorority affairs at members through lifetime opportunities for Rutgers University. friendship, leadership, learning and service. In this role, he had an integral part in bringing the Theta Tau chapter back to FRATERNITY campus in spring 2019. Page 53 COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 3 Editor's Desk I was one of the thousands of sisters Letters Lyre as members of the Life Loyal Roll. privileged to have known Ellen Vanden Alumnae members who make cumulative Brink, so I was very pleased to read gifts of $299 to the Foundation receive I was delighted to receive my new the fitting tribute to her in The Lyre. I the magazine as part of the donor Lyre, my first Lyre in a long time, last was also the Panhellenic advisor at the communications strategy. Collegiate week. I want to congratulate you on University of Colorado in the late 70s. It members receive The Lyre for the The Lyre. It is a fine and interesting was a job I loved, SO I was also excited to duration of their collegiate membership, publication and has improved greatly read your excellent "Be Her Badge What mailed to the permanent address on file from the previous years when I received it May" article. When our sororities are with headquarters. it regularly. I was not happy when AXO facing attacks from college authorities decided it could no longer supply all the (i.e. Harvard), it is more important than alumnae with the "lifetime subscription," ever to continue to work together as a but I understood the economics of united Panhellenic. I love your editor's note in The that decision. I opted at that time to Keep up the great work on The Lyre, Lyre about the sorority experience! I not become a Life Loyal member as it and I'll definitely keep reading! thought it was so great of you to thank seemed costly for someone long retired Alpha Gamma Delta for giving your and on a fixed income. Loyally, sister a home. # #AlphaChi #NPCWomen However, I have been a regular, if Susan Nilson Francisco small, contributor to the sorority I love (Nu, University of Colorado Boulder) Lizett Ross over the years, SO I am very happy to (Beta Nu, University of Utah) now be receiving The Lyre based on my We're so glad to hear from sisters via Twitter total giving. like Susan who are now receiving The Lyre Spotting Gjelder hele Svalbard This is AMAZING! You're looking The Lyre came along with these Zeta Pi The Lyre traveled above the Arctic Circle in July at a 2019 Woman of Distinction (Arizona State University) alumnae sisters when Mary Ann Brown (Beta Delta, College of for Alpha Chi Omega. Thank you on their reunion trip to Breckenridge, William & Mary) visited the Norwegian island of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and my Colorado. Spitsbergen in the Svalbard Archipelago. friends for nominating me. You lift Sisters from the Tau me up every day! GALT 145 145 GALT GALT HOUSE (Brenau University) OUSE HOUSE chapter took The Lyre From Stephanie Dobyns Wellek to the Galt House (Iota Nu, University of California San Hotel in Louisville GALT Diego) via Facebook HOUSE before heading to the Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby in May. 0000 4 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Corner Office " The Reality of Losing 'My Person" By Cassie Gerhardt (Alpha Pi, University of North Dakota), National Housing Corporation President The theme of Omega in 2005 through the National real, strong woman. "Let's Be Real" for Alumna Initiate Program. She had In May 2018, Lisa started to look this issue of The been serving as the Alpha Pi chapter's a bit jaundiced. A cancerous mass Lyre is especially faculty/staff advisor for several was found and 60% of her liver was poignant to me as years, a position she still holds today, removed. Over the past 14 months, Lisa I sit down to write and I thought she was the perfect has endured radiation, chemotherapy, this Corner Office. candidate for alumna initiation. In her blood transfusions, IVs, scans, etc. She A few days prior nomination letter, I noted, "Though she has faced it all with positivity, courage to the deadline for my submission, does not know the Ritual of Alpha Chi and tenacity. This week, Lisa reached I received news that I prayed would Omega, Lisa is a perfect example the point where the only option left is never come, but which I knew was of what we seek in all members of to be real. It's time to prepare for what coming sooner rather than later. Alpha Chi Omega." I remember vividly is inevitable for all of us, but which is The news arrived via text from my the evening Lisa was initiated; it was coming far too soon for Lisa. dearest friend, Lisa Burger (Alpha Pi, the night my friend became my sister. I'm not ready for "my person" to leave University of North Dakota). She sent When my son, Jack, was diagnosed the Earth. There are still experiences this message from her hospital bed: "It's with leukemia in 2011, Lisa was the to share and memories to make. not good. The end is near. I'm good first person I called. When there wasn't Unfortunately, we must be real, and the with that. Thanks for your amazing time for me to go home to pack a bag reality is that by the time this appears in friendship. I love you SO much." News before Jack was transported by air print, Lisa will most likely be gone. like that makes you "be real" quickly. ambulance to the Mayo Clinic, it was Although I will never be ready for Lisa is "my person." For those Lisa who raced to my house to grab Lisa to die, I am at peace knowing that who watch Grey's Anatomy, you will the things I needed and delivered them our relationship has been real for years. recognize the reference that was used to me. It was Lisa who checked in on We have ended our times together with instead of "soul mate" to describe me throughout Jack's treatment and a hug and by saying, love you." I will the deep bond between best friends hospital stays. Her friendship was the forever be grateful for the blessings Meredith and Christina. Lisa's and medicine that I needed to survive the of friendship (and sisterhood) Lisa my friendship began as colleagues difficult days of my son's illness. brought to my life. I hope everyone is who worked in the same building. We In 2013, at the age of 45, Lisa as lucky as I have been to have someone occasionally had lunch together, shared was diagnosed with breast cancer. like Lisa in their life. Someone who is rooms when we traveled to conferences She experienced all that comes with their "person" and with whom they can together, took evening walks during being real during that fight - a radical be real. Friendships that are real are the summer, enjoyed evenings out mastectomy, reconstructive surgery and truly the greatest gift we can hope to (sometimes we even included our chemotherapy. When her hair started have in our lives. husbands) and interacted frequently at to thin, we shared a unique girlfriend Editor's Note: Lisa passed away work. Over the years, we developed a experience being real with hair shears. on July 17, 2019 and is missed and very special bond. Lisa beat breast cancer with optimism remembered by family, friends and Lisa became a member of Alpha Chi and faith and with the strength of a sisters. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 5 Perspectives Five Lessons from a New Chapter President By Jenna Majeski (Lambda Nu, Northeastern University) his spring Alpha Chi Omega 3. Founding a new chapter is T sent consultants to my school, no easy task, but it's worth every Northeastern University, with challenge. From trying to meet all of my the mission of establishing a new sisters to brainstorming potential new chapter. An email about the new philanthropy events to learning all of chapter piqued my interest, but I was what it means to be an Alpha Chi, this hesitant to reach out. semester has not been easy. But along I honestly questioned if joining a with these challenges, I've been able to sorority could actually add anything develop valuable skills and gain a better to my college experience. I had understanding of who I am and how and great friends, loved the clubs and why I fit into the organization. organizations I was already a part of on 4. Alpha Chi's support system is no campus, and really enjoyed my classes. joke. Once I joined Alpha Chi, I was What more could I need? immediately welcomed to a network of Despite this, I knew I'd regret it if I thousands of sisters ready to support didn't reach out to the Alpha Chi Omega me and help me achieve my goals. consultants. One coffee date later I knew Between being guided by our dedicated that I'd made a great decision to pursue consultants, working with our generous this opportunity. Now I'm the founding chapter advisors, running into area chapter president of the Lambda Nu alumnae around Boston and finding out chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, and I exciting to meet a new sister and learn an old family friend is also an Alpha Chi, couldn't be more grateful. how her life experiences brought her to my network has extended immensely. Though I haven't been an Alpha Chi where she is today as an Alpha Chi. 5. You have to be willing to go out for long, I've already learned some 2. Sisterhood takes work. We can't of your comfort zone and make every valuable lessons about the Alpha Chi all become best friends overnight, and if moment count. Alpha Chi has already experience that will guide me in my somebody tells you that you can, clearly provided me with an amazing group future with the organization. they were never a founding member in of friends and mentors, but none of 1. A strong sisterhood requires a class of 120 women. After only one that would've been possible if I wasn't a diverse group of women from all semester, it'd be a big stretch to say I willing to put myself out there. Joining walks of life. From the very beginning know all of the women in my chapter. this organization has given me infinite it was clear that my founding class was For me, putting names to faces was a possibilities of what I can do, and I'm incredibly varied, with women from really important first step. Especially trying to take advantage of as many of all over the world representing tons of as chapter president, I think it's really the opportunities I get as I can. I feel SO majors and extracurricular interests. important for leaders to know who the lucky to be in an organization where I No matter how different two sisters' women they're leading are. Of course feel like I can do anything. life experiences are, they can both still my goal is to get to know all of my This article first appeared on the resonate with the Alpha Chi values sisters, but it is definitely a process. This Alpha Chi Omega blog. More stories of and find a connection. We all share only makes me more excited to go to sisterhood, leadership and impact can be something really special, and it's always Alpha Chi events because it gives me an found at alphachiomegablog.org opportunity to get to know more sisters. 6 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre AXO News New Publications for exciting changes. If you have questions Collegians and Alumnae about the MyJourney program or your chapter is looking for additional implementation support, contact Jen Alpha Chi Omega headquarters has been hard at Wallach, associate director of education work preparing two publications for our members and leadership initiatives, at jwallach@ to support them in their Real. Strong. Women. alphachiomega.org. Experience. Both are accessible now! THE HISTORY OF By Jen Wallach (lota Chi, Middle Tennessee State University), Associate Director of Education ALPHA CHI OMEGA and Leadership Initiatives, and Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor FRATERNITY, 1935-60 are different than our members from seven MYJOURNEY We continue to capture our years ago. So we are constantly evaluating organization's past by publishing the REFRESH our programming to make sure it is third edition of our history book. Learn timely and relevant for today's collegiate about the women, the decisions and In 2012, we set out on an adventure. members. the climate of our country that changed A journey, if you will. Alpha Chi Omega In fall 2018, a volunteer task force the course of Alpha Chi Omega during launched our four-year collegiate comprised of campus professionals, 1935-60. How did Hannah Keenan membership experience program, volunteer alumnae and collegians spent (Alpha, DePauw University) shape MyJourney, created in response to more than five months evaluating every the central office through her role as feedback collected from thousands of component of the MyJourney program director? What did recruitment look like sisters who said they were looking for from the design elements to the course as the process became more formalized more from their collegiate membership content. In response to their feedback, on campuses? How did World War II experience. MyJourney was developed we are excited to announce our new and affect to provide improved MyJourney programming this conventions, opportunities fall! housing and for real The updated program features the sorority conversations My content in four distinct topical areas: experience as a about relevant Journey personal development and life skills, whole? Alpha life topics, all career readiness, relationships and This third focused on sisterhood, and diversity and inclusion. volume of our Alpha Chi Our core values of wisdom, devotion history book Omega's core and achievement still permeate is exclusively values of throughout the programming as each digital and available for all members and wisdom, devotion and achievement. of these components plays a vital role in friends of Alpha Chi Omega to access at Today, in 2019, we know that as much the delivery of the Real. Strong. Women. no charge. as things stay the same, they also change. Experience today. Visit the Alpha Chi Omega website, Seven years is a long time for anything Members will identify the topics click the About Us tab at the top of the to remain relevant. In 2012, the very first that feel relevant and timely to them page and then click "Our History" in the Hunger Games movie came out. Carly Rae to participate in. Sessions are designed side menu. The first two installments are Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" was the song of to be conversational rather than also available digitally on the same page the summer. Microsoft's Windows 8 was presentational and are designed to SO you can explore our history all the way released, and it was Tim Cook's first full give members space to learn about back to 1885. year as the CEO of Apple. For Alpha Chi themselves and their sisters. Omega, we know that our members today We're excited to share these new and The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 7 AXO News VOLUNTEER SUMMIT 2019 Each non-convention year, our dedicated volunteers gather for a weekend of training, networking and leadership development at Volunteer Summit. In June, nearly 300 operational volunteers and chapter advisors traveled to Indianapolis for our premier alumnae leadership academy. Two of them share their experiences here! Samantha Linthicum My favorite sessions at Volunteer Summit were the province alumnae chair Gamma Omicron (Marshall University) (PAC) breakout sessions. As a new PAC, Province Alumnae Chair I found it immensely valuable to meet I found Volunteer Summit to be the other PACs, the lifetime engagement an incredibly rewarding experience. team and the technology specialists As with all national events, the energy team. We were able to talk about and and excitement was contagious. I met share our experiences, ideas and desired sisters that I'd only previously worked directions for our alumnae chapters both with virtually and made new friends. as a whole and for individual provinces. Volunteer Summit allowed me to make I'm excited to be involved in helping new connections and friendships with AXO continue to grow and engage with sisters that I might never have otherwise alumnae members. met. One of my favorite parts about our Volunteer Summit was also an sisterhood has always been the instant opportunity for me to sit down, learn connection, the instant recognition of Samantha (right) with Volunteer Director and grow. I love that about volunteering someone who holds similar values as you of PACs Kim McClure (Gamma Omicron, for AXO. Not only do you get to learn when you come across a new sister. Marshall University) things that help you in your volunteer 8 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre AXQ News growth staff members, discussing how we can best help our collegiate chapters recruit real, strong women on every campus. Volunteer Summit gave me the tools to be a successful coach and mentor to my collegiate chapters, while also still keeping a healthy work-life balance. One thing that really stood out to me in our training was learning about the new generation of women entering our campuses and how to market the sorority experience to them in a meaningful way, in addition to educating our members on best practices and new recruiting techniques. One of my favorite things about a national AXO event like Volunteer Summit is the sisterhood I can feel in just a few minutes or hours. The new relationships I was able to build made Active participation was an important part of the Volunteer Summit large group sessions! me feel so supported, and I left with a renewed excitement for my role and couldn't wait to take back what I had role but also in your day-to-day life. Tyla Tyus learned to my collegiate chapters. All the PACs read a book and had a Kappa Xi (University of West Florida) Over the weekend, I was reminded discussion about the power of positive Recruitment Specialist why I feel SO passionately about AXO energy. Being able to discuss that and how each member's contribution to idea with my sisters, women from all As a newly appointed national the Fraternity as a whole is SO valuable. different backgrounds, professions, and volunteer for Alpha Chi Omega, I was There are SO many amazing alumnae ages, really helped drive home how so excited to attend Volunteer Summit sisters who use their time and talents something that sounds SO simple can 2019. I knew that I wanted to soak in as to give back to AXO, and being around have a huge impact on the outcome of much of the information as possible to them energized and motivated me even your life. prepare me for my new role, SO being more to do the same. At the end of the weekend, I was able to interact with and learn from my full of ideas and a fire to get started team leaders and other specialists who and make a difference. I know that I'm share my passion for recruitment was part of a team that values sisterhood, invaluable to me. development and supporting each My favorite part of the weekend was other. Be on the lookout for great every breakout session with my fellow things in the alumnae chapters! recruitment specialists and collegiate "Over the weekend, | was reminded why I feel SO passionately about AXQ and how each member's contribution to the Fraternity as a whole is so valuable." The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 9 AXQ News Consultants on the Road After weeks of training at headquarters, our 2019-20 chapter consultants set out to their assignments. We can't wait to see the amazing impact these real, strong leaders have on our collegiate chapters this year. Resident Consultants Traveling Consultants Calling one campus their home for the year, our resident Each collegiate chapter is assigned a traveling consultant, who consultants are helping our newest Alpha Chi Omega chapters will visit at least once in the academic year to review chapter learn chapter management, facilitating officer transitions and operations and meet one-on-one with officers. These consultants recruiting new members. We'll also be bringing Alpha Chi may also facilitate a workshop or help with recruitment, Omega to Augusta University for the first time! tailoring their plans to each chapter's individual needs. Emily Callison (Delta Nu, Iowa State University) - Theta Tau Megan Asbury (Zeta Sigma, Missouri State University) - at Rutgers University working specifically with California chapters Mattison Cano (Epsilon Kappa, California State University, Holly Grajera (Delta Omega, University of Arkansas) Fullerton) - Lambda Nu at Northeastern University Molleigh McCann (Epsilon, University of Southern Molly Haeg (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota) - California) Lambda Nu at Northeastern University Shannon Meyer (Beta Xi, Utah State University) Kendall Post (Delta Psi, University of California, Santa Makenzie Neves (Epsilon Theta, California State University, Barbara) - Theta Tau at Rutgers University Sacramento) Eden Sanders (Kappa Pi, University of North Carolina Macey O'Brien (Alpha Chi, Butler University) Wilmington) - Our new establishment at Augusta Alex Pear (Alpha Kappa, University of Oregon) University Chloe Sekhran (Sigma, University of Iowa) Jordi Shelton (Epsilon Tau, Virginia Tech) Taylor Vinson (Iota Sigma, Southern Methodist University) 10 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre AXO News Are you ready to be a consultant? Does a year of travel and the chance to change the lives of February 28 - March 1. 2020. Attendance at the interviews is required to Alpha Chi sisters across the country sound like it's the job for you? be eligible for the consultant position. Applications for our next team of chapter consultants are due December 1. Graduating members and alumnae are both eligible to apply. To be You can find the application on the Alpha Chi Omega website by kept in the loop on the consultant hiring process for this year or future going to the About Us page and clicking "Becoming a Consultant." The years, email collegiateexperience@alphachiomega.org application is for a consultant position in the 2020-21 academic year. The chapter consultant position is an incredible opportunity for The headquarters team will review applications in December personal and professional growth, but don't take The Lyre's word for it. 2019 and conduct video interviews in January 2020. The final pool Two second-year consultants share what they experienced during of candidates will be invited to an interview weekend in Indianapolis their first year - and why they came back for another! Emily Callison Delta Nu (Iowa State University), Second-Year Resident Consultant Real Last year I had the unique welcomed our new members into the opportunity to serve as a resident Alpha Chi Omega sisterhood! I'll never consultant for Alpha Chi Omega. From forget how it felt watching everyone the first moment I met a consultant open their bid cards in pure joy, knowing during my sophomore year of college, I that our hard work had paid off. Strong was immediately drawn to this once-in- The rest of my spring semester was a-lifetime opportunity. Never did I think spent getting the Theta Tau chapter that dream would turn into my reality on its feet and running. Each week I Women until I made the move from Chicago to met with half of the executive board New Jersey to help reestablish the Theta and prepared for chapter meetings Tau chapter at Rutgers University! and events, all while teaching 111 My project partner and I spent amazing women what it means to be the fall semester getting to know an Alpha Chi Omega. Soon enough, potential new members on campus, initiation and installation came around, building relationships with campus and the Theta Tau chapter was official faculty and staff, and gearing up for the once more! establishment process at the beginning Working with collegians reminded of spring. me why I love Alpha Chi Omega SO Being a part of reestablishing an much and gave me a platform to build Alpha Chi Omega chapter was an upon my professional skills. All the unforgettable experience - our team amazing women I've met and all the spent hours and hours marketing on life-changing experiences I had are what campus, getting to know potential new brought me back to this amazing job for members and preparing for events. a second year! Emily (right) with fellow consultants Finally, bid day arrived, and we celebrating bid day at Rutgers University The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 11 AXO News Molleigh McCann Epsilon (University of Southern California) Second-Year Traveling Consultant 56 flights. 22 hotels. 18 rental cars. Life on the road as a chapter between. I spend each day surrounded 42 visits. 17 chapters. One life-changing consultant is an exciting, challenging, by passionate chapter leadership year. rewarding and character-building that remind me why I love being an No one tells you what it truly feels experience that has provided me the Alpha Chi and also how much this like to live out of a suitcase. There is opportunity to meet and be inspired by organization pushes our members to be no YouTube video for packing your the lives of thousands of our collegiate the best version of themselves every day. life into three suitcases, hopping on a members. This experience has also provided me plane or in a rental car every week, and As a traveling consultant, I spend the chance to work with headquarters knocking on the door of strangers who my time working with chapters on skills staff members and volunteers who also happen to be your sisters. However, including leadership development, push me personally and professionally that is how I spent my first year after recruitment and retention, risk to heights I did not even know I could graduating from college, and I would management and accountability, finance reach. not have had it any other way. and budgeting, and everything in I knew after last year that this incredibly unique time in my life and this career opportunity were truly something special. It was for me, and continues to always be, about the women I encounter. They may have thought that I was there to teach them, but the reality is that I learned more from their inspirational drive and passion than I would have ever thought possible. Year two of travels cannot get started soon enough! 46 Life on the road as a chapter consultant is an exciting, challenging, rewarding and character-building experience that has provided me the opportunity to meet and be inspired by the lives of thousands of our Molleigh (right) with collegiate sisters from Kappa Sigma (University of Southern Mississippi) collegiate members." 12 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre A Century of Sisterhood 1919-2019 - OMEGA CHI Ta 100 YEARS ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Founded APRIL 25, 1919 ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Founded MAY 9, 1919 We appreciate our sisters from these chapters and their involvement and engagement with Alpha Chi Omega for years to come! AXQ News Explore New Horizons Alpha Chi Omega 2020 National Convention Baltimore, MD The National President's Call to Convention ext summer, Alpha Chi to add new projects and initiatives, and values and Ritual, represented by the N Omega members from across our priorities for 2019-20 are currently stars in the logo, guide our members the country will gather in on boat-stamped Post-Its all over my in their individual journey to the best Baltimore, Maryland for office. It is fitting that my last public version of themselves. In addition, our 61st National responsibilities as your 2016-20 National ships use the Baltimore harbor as an Convention. We President will be in a location adjacent opportunity to refuel and reenergize are so excited to water! before heading back out to sea. We about the In addition to the nautical location, know that our 2020 attendees will leave symbolism of we are SO inspired by our theme our convention refocused on their our Baltimore for the 2020 convention: "Explore engagement with Alpha Chi Omega location, our 2020 New Horizons." Alpha Chi Omega and directed toward their personal true convention theme has a strong explorer streak in our north. "Explore New organizational DNA. We are on a Gather some Alpha Chi Omega Horizons" and our constant quest of looking toward the friends and plan to be part of our very recently unveiled convention logo! horizon to anticipate and adapt to new special gathering at Baltimore's historic Anyone who has ever worked closely opportunities to best serve the current Inner Harbor June 26-28, 2020, where with me has heard multiple water and generation of members. we will celebrate the accomplishments boat metaphors for organizational The national convention theme is also and progress of our sisterhood over the capacity, establishing priorities among a call to action - inviting each individual past two years and explore new horizons competing projects and teamwork. I've member to identify what holds her back, together, knowing that the best for Alpha been known to reference "rudders in to push through it, and to grow and Chi Omega is yet to come! the water," "adjusting the sails," "rising expand in her personal, professional and tides lifting all the boats," and that "every Alpha Chi Omega life. project needs the right vessel and the The 2020 convention logo captures Loyally, right crew to be successful." CEO Katie inspiration from the Ritual and values of Gaffin and I frequently reference a Alpha Chi Omega and from our historic Angela Costley Harris "crowded river of boats" (i.e. projects) Baltimore Inner Harbor location. Just Alpha Beta (Purdue University) when we assess organizational capacity as stars guide ships as they travel, our National President 14 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre AXO News Real, strong women lift each other up! Think of the sister who Individual collegiate awards include: transformed your Alpha Chi Amy Dubois Rieth Emerging Leader Award Omega experience. She's a Estelle Leonard Outstanding Senior Award Outstanding Collegiate Advisor Award woman you will remember for Collegiate Chapter Advisory Board Award the rest of your life. All it takes is Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Advisor Award just a few minutes to nominate her for an award! Individual alumnae awards include: Award of Achievement Applications for individual Alumna Appreciation Award collegiate and alumnae awards Young Alumna Award are open until October 31. Outstanding Dedication Award Honor a sister who is making a difference in her chapter or community and who is helping Visit alphachiomega.org for details. Collegiate award descriptions to build the Real. Strong. and applications can be found by clicking "Collegiate Awards" on Women. Experience. the Collegians page. Alumnae award descriptions and applications can be found by clicking "Alumnae Awards" on the Alumnae page. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 15 AXO News The Delta Chi (William Woods University) chapter received the National Council Trophy for small chapter from National Vice President Jari Askins. 2019 Collegiate Chapter Awards Ipha Chi Omega is Continuing Excellence Award is National A thrilled to announce our given to a chapter that continues Council award-winning chapters. to excel after winning the National Trophy A team of 89 volunteers Council Trophy within the past reviewed the work of our collegiate five years. SMALL chapters during 2018 to determine Finally, we celebrate specific Delta Chi a winner in the small chapter chapter programs or initiatives (William Woods University) category (100 or fewer members), that highlight creativity with medium chapter category (101- the Chapter Innovation Award. MEDIUM 175 members) and large chapter The Diversity and Inclusion lota Phi category (176 or more members). Award honors chapters that (Quinnipiac University) We recognize chapters with 13 host an event or initiative that Seeking the Heights Awards for highlights diversity and inclusion LARGE their efforts in specific areas of or that participate in diversity Zeta Sigma chapter life, such as philanthropy and inclusion efforts in their (Missouri State University) and finance. communities and campuses. The highest honor, the National Selecting our winners is always Council Trophy, goes to three a challenge because SO many chapters who excelled in all areas chapters are doing exceptional of chapter life, and the Chapter things all year long. Please help us Progress Award goes to chapters celebrate the 2019 winners! making significant strides. The 16 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre ALPHA CHI OMEGA Walk a Mile IN HER SHOES WEAREWALKING TO FIGHT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The National Council Trophy for medium chapter went to the lota Phi (Quinnipiac University) chapter. The trophy was awarded after this issue went to print, but a photo will be shared on social media. Continuing Excellence Beta Sigma's Chapter Innovation Medium Epsilon Kappa (California State University, Fullerton) Award signature program: Spring Break Safety Presentation Chapter Progress Informed and empowered members Medium Epsilon Lambda (The University of Texas at Arlington) to make safe decisions on spring break Chapter Innovation Medium lota Tau (California State University, San Marcos) Topics included preparation, travel, Large Beta Sigma (University of Georgia) sun and water safety, alcohol safety, social media behavior, dignity and Diversity and Inclusion self-care Medium Alpha (DePauw University) lota Tau's Chapter Innovation Seeking the Heights - Chapter Leadership Award signature program: Real, Small Gamma Phi (Lamar University) Strong Women Day Medium Iota Sigma (Southern Methodist University) Brunch for sisters and any impactful Large Kappa (University of Wisconsin - Madison) women in their lives - mothers, friends, colleagues, aunts, mentors Seeking the Heights - Chapter Relations and Standards Small Omicron (Baker University) Raffle to raise money for domestic Medium Alpha (DePauw University) violence awareness Large Alpha Nu (University of Missouri) Speeches highlighting Alpha Chi Omega's impact and a presentation of the chapter's past year AXO News National President Angela Costley Harris presented the National Council Trophy for large chapter to Zeta Sigma (Missouri State University) this summer. Seeking the Heights - Chapter Finance Seeking the Heights - New Member Education Small Gamma Upsilon (University of Houston) Small Kappa Nu (Carnegie Mellon University) Medium Epsilon Kappa (California State University, Medium Beta Delta (College of William & Mary) Fullerton) Large Nu (University of Colorado Boulder) Large Zeta Pi (Arizona State University) Seeking the Heights - Public Relations and Marketing Seeking the Heights - Risk Management Small Beta Omicron (Florida Southern College) Small Zeta Upsilon (Case Western Reserve University) Medium lota Phi (Quinnipiac University) Medium Kappa Sigma (University of Southern Mississippi) Large Beta Eta (Florida State University) Large Zeta Sigma (Missouri State University) Seeking the Heights - Membership Programming Seeking the Heights - Ritual and Fraternity Appreciation Small Alpha Pi (University of North Dakota) Small Delta Epsilon (Southeast Missouri State University) Medium Epsilon (University of Southern California) Medium Alpha Psi (UCLA) Large Delta Rho (University of Arkansas) Large Beta Lambda (University of Arizona) Seeking the Heights - Panhellenic Seeking the Heights - Recruitment Small Gamma Tau (Oklahoma City University) Small Delta Chi (William Woods University) Medium Kappa Rho (University of North Carolina at Medium Epsilon Lambda (The University of Texas at Charlotte) Arlington) Large Epsilon Phi (Georgia Institute of Technology) Large Epsilon Chi (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) Seeking the Heights - Intellectual Development Small Delta Kappa (Sam Houston State University) Medium Sigma (University of Iowa) Large Theta Lambda (Clemson University) Alpha's Diversity and Inclusion Award activities: Seeking the Heights - Facility Operations Biweekly lunch discussions facilitated by the diversity and inclusion Small Zeta Upsilon (Case Western Reserve University) chair to discuss race, power, privilege and social justice Medium Alpha Lambda (University of Minnesota) Movie nights featuring educational documentaries Large Alpha Chi (Butler University) Presentations on social justice, including vocabulary worksheets Seeking the Heights - Philanthropy Small Recruitment workshop on diversity, inclusion and equity Delta (Allegheny College) Medium Epsilon Psi (University of California, Irvine) Community-building with National Pan-Hellenic Council and Large Alpha Omicron (The Ohio State University) National Multicultural Greek Council organizations AXQ News AXO Alumnae Book Club: Next Picks ALUMNAE We hope you are enjoying the September selection, AXO BOOK Joshua Hammer's The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu. CLUB As always, you can join the discussion any time by searching for "AXO Alumnae Book Club" on Facebook and requesting to join the group. INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER LIANE MORIARTY author of Truly Madly Guilty CENTLEMAN "A hell of good book. Funny and scary." STEPHEN KING IN NOW AN HBO LIMITED SERIES THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BIG LITTLE LIES 'AN EPIC SP PANNING THAT'S ALSO A KEEP-YOU-UP-ALL-NICHT PACE-TURNER -ANN PATCHETT AMOR TOWLES CIRCE bestseller RULES OF CIVILITY AUTHOR OF THE SONG OF ACHILLES MADELINE MILLER October November December Big Little Lies A Gentleman in Moscow Circe by Liane Moriarty by Amor Towles by Madeline Miller We'll honor Domestic Violence In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is In our last book of 2019, we'll learn Awareness Month by reading this story sentenced to house arrest by a Bolshevik about a strange child - not powerful like of three women, each at a crossroads tribunal. His new home in an attic room her father, god of the sun and mightiest in their lives. The story includes and his new circumstances help him of titans, nor alluring like her mother. ex-husbands, second wives, mothers, make emotional discoveries as the world She discovers the power she holds is that daughters, scandal and the little lies we devolves into chaos right outside his of witchcraft, allowing her to transform all tell ourselves. windows. monsters into gods. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 19 AXO News It's Never as Easy as "Just Leave" Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2019 By Allison Summers, Assistant Director of Education and Leadership Initiatives Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. WE These patterns of behaviors very often include one or more physically violent FORTHE incidents accompanied by an array of other types of abuse such as emotional and 1 IN economical. These behaviors may be less 4 easily identified, yet they firmly establish a pattern of intimidation and control in the relationship. The Power and Control Wheel on the next page clearly outlines the various forms of violence and behaviors someone in an abusive relationship may experience. Members from the Theta Sigma (University of North Florida) chapter There are many reasons people stay in abusive relationships, and often at As Alpha Chi Omega the center is power and control. People QUIZ: How can you support a continues its 27-year who stay in abusive relationships face person in a situation of domestic commitment to domestic stereotypes that can further isolate them. violence? violence awareness as our Asking, "Why don't you just leave?" can national philanthropy, we hope be heard as, "This is your fault!" and 1. Provide without judgement or you join us and our national potentially harm the individual. Leaving criticism. partners in raising awareness an abuser is the most dangerous time throughout the month of for a victim of domestic violence. 2. Respect their even if you don't October and all year long. Women are 70 times more likely to be agree. Additional information about killed in the weeks after leaving their our domestic violence awareness abusive partner than at any other time 3. Spend time with that person to break the initiatives can be found on the during the relationship. Alpha Chi Omega website by The most important way to help clicking "Domestic Violence someone who experiences abuse is 4. Offer information and such as Awareness" on the Collegians or to give them the time, support and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Alumnae pages. autonomy to make their own decisions to regain their own power and control 5. Encourage them to develop a National Domestic Violence while also advocating for their safety and with an advocate. Hotline: providing resources to support them. 1 800-799-SAFE (7233) Answers: 1. support, 2. decisions, 3. isolation, www.thehotline.org 4. resources, 5. safety plan 20 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre AXQ News The Power and Control Wheel The Power and Control Wheel helps us understand more accurately what can occur in an abusive relationship. The outer ring represents physical, visible violence while the inside of the wheel is comprised of subtle, continual behaviors. By recognizing the pattern of behaviors in an abusive relationship, we as Alpha Chi Omegas can better understand why a victim can't "just leave" and discover more ways to advocate for an end to domestic violence. VIOLENCE COERCION AND THREATS: INTIMIDATION: sexual Making and/or carrying out Making her afraid by using threats to do something to looks, actions and gestures. hurt her. Threatening to leave Smashing things. Destroying her, commit suicide or report her property. Abusing pets. her to welfare. Making her Displaying weapons. drop charges. Making her do illegal things. MALE PRIVILEGE: EMOTIONAL ABUSE: Treating her like a servant: making Putting her down. Making her feel all the big decisions, acting like the bad about herself. Calling her "master of the castle," being the one names. Making her think she's crazy. to define men's and women's roles. POWER Playing mind games. Humiliating her. Making her feel guilty. AND ECONOMIC ABUSE: ISOLATION: Preventing her from getting or CONTROL Controlling what she does, who she keeping a job. Making her ask for sees and talks to, what she reads, money. Giving her an allowance. and where she goes. Limiting her Taking her money. Not letting her outside involvement. Using know about or have access to jealousy to justify actions. family income. USING CHILDREN: MINIMIZING, DENYING Making her feel guilty AND BLAMING: about the children. Using Making light of the abuse and the children to relay not taking her concerns about messages. Using visitation it seriously. Saying the abuse to harass her. Threatening didn't happen. Shifting physical to take the children away. responsibility for abusive behavior. Saying she caused it. Adapted from the Duluth Model and Domestic Abuse VIOLENCE Intervention Programs The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 21 Foundation A Lasting Legacy: The Impact of Scholarships Marita Bowden (Left to right) Dr. Lynden Bowden, Marita Bowden and Pete Bowden (Beta Lambda, University of Arizona) I grew up in Washington, D.C. and spent my adult life working in healthcare. I have a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in nursing from University of Arizona. I've worked in a variety of roles including staff nurse, educator, case manager and director. I'm a former Army nurse with the rank of captain and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Our daughter Erica was a graduating senior at the University of Arizona Erica Bowden Nicole Svatek, 2018-19 recipient of Erica Lyn when she was in a tragic automobile Bowden Memorial Scholarship accident during spring recruitment in 1998. Erica was a leader in the chapter the chapter proposed that I become a College of Management at the University and on campus. In memory of Erica, my member. In 2000 I was initiated as an of Arizona. Currently, I am studying husband and I established the Erica Lyn alumna into Alpha Chi Omega and abroad in Fortaleza, Brazil taking Bowden Memorial Scholarship. The first believe I am my daughter's legacy. I've my first semester of business school awards were quite modest, but with the remained active as an Alpha Chi and coursework. I've learned SO much about help of family, friends and loyal sisters, serve as the treasurer of our alumnae the Brazilian culture and international the scholarship has grown to be quite chapter, Beta Nu Beta (Tucson, Arizona). business. substantial. We keep Erica's memory Giving back to Alpha Chi Omega Receiving this scholarship will alive and treasure her accomplishments. takes many forms. It can be as little or relieve some of the financial burden Education has always been an as much as you want it to be. Participate on my family and allow me to focus on important and worthy goal in our family. in your alumnae chapter, volunteer schoolwork as I move forward into my My husband and I were the first in our and donate to the Alpha Chi Omega junior year of college and begin applying families to complete degrees. We felt Foundation. Invest in the future of for internships. by establishing a scholarship with the Alpha Chi Omega! I'm glad to be an Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, we would and real, strong woman. Alpha Chi help afford a member of Alpha Chi Nicole Svatek Omega's Real. Strong. Women. tagline Omega the opportunity to meet her (Beta Lambda, University of Arizona) drew me into the chapter. Being from educational goals without the burden out of state, I don't have my family close I am honored to receive the Erica Lyn of extra work to make ends meet or an by, SO my chapter sisters quickly adapted Bowden Memorial Scholarship. I am a extra semester to complete coursework. to replace that support system. In return, finance and management of information After Erica's passing, the women in I work hard to be my best and encourage systems (MIS) double major in the Eller my friends as well. 22 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Foundation Foundation Partners Olivia Holt Beta Nu Gamma Xi (Western Delta Pi (University of (University of Utah) Michigan University) Tennessee, Knoxville) Alpha Lambda Kira Ayish Joan Ketterman Lynne Fugate (University of Lindsay Decker Minnesota) Lizett Ross Gamma Omicron Delta Rho (University of Lorna Fox (Marshall University) Arkansas) Margi Shostedt Beta Xi (Utah State Manda Bickoff Shelley Cooper Tori Trobak University) Michelle Decker Carolyn Lee Michelle Hawes Alpha Nu Gamma Pi (University Delta Chi (William (University of Missouri) Beta Omicron (Florida of Tampa) Woods University) Bev Nichols Southern College) Angel Hayes Claire Catanzaro Thank you to our Kristen Guthrie Viancca Williams Anna Farha Alpha Omicron Brittany Gum 2018-19 Foundation (The Ohio State Beta Pi (Washington Gamma Rho (Texas Mary Ellen Haley University) College) Tech University) Molly Lindner Partners! 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Marion Thompson University) Alpha Mu (Indiana Cindy Ballard Kappa Lambda Psi (The University of University) (University of San Oklahoma) June Cook Alpha (DePauw Theta (University of Zeta Sigma (Missouri Diego) Jari Askins Marsha McClary University) Michigan) State University) Ashley Danner Erin Bley Melissa Proffitt Mikelle Brady Cathy Bessant Kara Speciale Brooke Stites Heather Carrio Judy Schubert Elizabeth Donaldson Christine Bush Caroline Stevens Whitney Wightman Jenny Champlin Joyce St. Clair Sandra Drew Rebecca Olson Susan Chandler Beverly Stratman Kristin Himsel Zeta Tau (Villanova Kappa Nu (Carnegie Lynn Ford Janet Laut lota (University of Ellie Fox University) Mellon University) Alpha Nu (University of Ruth Moeller Illinois at Urbana- Amanda Lauzon Kelly Kilgour Robin Gladstein Missouri) Champaign) Marilyn Grace Carla Mattson Beta (Albion College) Sharon Holbrook Zeta Upsilon (Case Kappa Xi (University Katy Madsen Bev Nichols Betsy Grodhaus Peggy Madden Western Reserve of West 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Olson Lisa Roane Omicron (Baker California, Davis) Alpha Chi Omega Mary Welch Audra Sinclair University) Kelli Currie Kyle Fowler Maribeth Zickert Alpha Sigma (Ohio Joyce Fleming Amy Jo Gabel An anonymous sister Wesleyan University) Epsilon (University of Alice Hawk Theta Sigma Erica Lagos Nancy Crowther Southern California) Margaret Johnson (University of North Suzanne Cobb Lindsay Vise Florida) *Listing as of August Thelma Wever Kathy Boone 1, 2019 Megan Long Valerie Morrison 24 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Foundation Alpha Tau (University of Beta Nu (University of Gamma Mu (Ball State Delta Nu (Iowa State Epsilon Kappa Zeta Upsilon (Case New Hampshire) Utah) University) University) (California State Western Reserve Maree Magliocchetti Julie Balk Jill Dale Martha Gschneidner University, Fullerton) University) Maxine Mazur Elaine Ellertson Polly Dobbs Janice Van Ekeren Maya Botvinick Susan Eich Jill Lacy Lynn Bower Lisa Jeran Alpha Upsilon (The Beta Xi (Utah State Meg Nelson Delta Xi 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University) Kappa Nu (Carnegie Mary Pat Lambke Melissa Ramirez Traci Gerdes Kaye Evleth Zohra Choudhry Mellon University) Cheryl Richardson Lee Lucas Sue Greathouse Kelly Kilgour Karen Stewart Gamma Delta Anne McInnis Zeta Lambda (University of Denver) Delta Zeta (Central Katie Stivers (University of Virginia) Friends of Beta Eta (Florida State Carmen Rene Michigan University) Jenn Cornell Alpha Chi Omega University) Darlene Stevenson Katie Gaffin Epsilon Zeta (Auburn Joan Perry Amy Jo Gabel Jan Faulkner Fran Lilly University) Karen Rayburn Tim Johnson Sylvia Foster Gamma Epsilon Dena Norrod Leigh Grantham Jennifer Terry Patty Garrard (Oklahoma State Karen Siladi Deirdre Hill Listing as of August Britain Riley University) Carol Hutcheson Zeta Nu (Texas A&M 1, 2019. Linda Sanford Kara Sheets Delta Theta (University Mary Winkler University) Aggie Steiner of Maine) Christine Bornand Suzanne Wester Gamma Zeta (Kansas Shirley LeForge Epsilon Theta Yvette Martinez State University) (California State Mona Lois Schmidt Beta Theta (Lawrence Jessica Lahey Delta Kappa (Sam University, Sacramento) University) Houston State Maggie Ward Zeta Omicron Betty Hemmeter Gamma Eta (San Jose University) (Vanderbilt University) Jane Thessin State University) Julie Kolman Epsilon lota (University Janis Hurter Janet Olsen of Northern Iowa) Beta Lambda Virginia Ueberroth Delta Lambda (Ripon Marykay Gillam Zeta Pi (Arizona State (University of Arizona) College) University) Kathy Gore Gamma lota (University Natasha King Susan Rehorn Max Maxwell of Florida) Tonya Tatum Chelsea Hardy Delta Mu (University of Zeta Rho (Northwood Adrienne Torre Anne Helliwell Massachusetts) University) Susan Wilson Jennifer Jackson Mary Baker Cindy Ballard Beth Marmarelli The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 25 Housing Who Runs the Housing World? Real, Strong Women. By Eliza Payne (Delta Chi, William Woods University), Housing Operations Coordinator The housing industry is often viewed as a male-dominated field, with few women at the top. One alumna, Michelle Merrick (Epsilon Xi, University of Nevada, Reno), is shaking up that view and paving the way for other women to find success in the field. Merrick is the plan manager for KB Home and a long-time Alpha Chi Omega volunteer, currently serving as chapter advisor for lota Xi (University of California, Riverside), president of Kappa Tau Kappa (Las Vegas, Nevada) and a member of the Foundation's Scholarship Committee. She shares her insight into the housing and construction world. What does the day-to-day of What is it like to be a What can you tell us about your job looks like? woman in what's traditionally your involvement with the As plan manager, I manage the seen as a male-dominated organizations for women in architecture and engineering on the industry? the industry? development of the vertical construction In Las Vegas our community is of house plans. My day-to-day job is In 2015 I led the formation of supportive of women, and I have worked always different; I could be on a job Professional Women in Building for for some of best women in the industry site walking models for compliance the Southern Nevada Homebuilder who push me to be the best version of with plans, meeting with city staff to myself. Also, I worked for men who never Association. It is an organization with obtain approval on plans, reviewing saw my being a woman as a disadvantage; the goal to support women in the marketing materials or working with field residential homebuilding community they encouraged me to learn whatever I superintendents and engineers to solve a wanted to learn. through networking, philanthropy and problem with construction. scholarship. I served as chair for four years, and now I am co-chair of the What are some of the events committee. How did you get into this challenges and benefits industry? of being a woman in the Do you have any tips for I fell into the industry that I did not know industry? women looking to break into I wanted to be in. My mom was a real estate agent and dragged us everywhere One of the biggest challenges at the start this industry? to look at new homes when we were little; was just lack of general construction Reach out to your local homebuilder I was not a fan. However, I worked for knowledge, things like how to read a tape association and find a mentor. The a temporary agency after college, and measure, what a 2x4 or 2x6 is, different construction industry is looking for one of my assignments was at a small types of lumber - these are all things qualified candidates in SO many different local homebuilder. I liked the people I I had to learn once I started walking areas, from finance, accounting, sales, worked with and the VP of construction homes and working with architects and marketing and project management, to was willing to teach me anything I engineers. I think a benefit is having a working with the trades from electrical to wanted to learn SO I just started learning different viewpoint from all the others in interior design. everything I could about the planning the room. process, engineering and construction. He pushed me to take on more and more responsibilities. 26 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Housing We say all the time that a house can only be constructed one way - foundation to the roof - but a home is made with love. What do you feel is your Patience and how to ask detailed questions such as, "How does A affect B, greatest accomplishment in and B affect F affect Z?" Building a house your career thus far? involves over 30 different companies, I have worked on houses that were for architects, engineers and city inspectors, first-time homeowners to multi-million- SO you have to look at every detail to dollar mansions to show homes for the make sure the puzzle always goes together International Builders' Show, but to me the right way. We have job sites all over the city, and it is about asking the right the greatest accomplishment was working with a family to adapt their home for question while not on the job site to their son with special needs. I worked figure out what is happening. It is the same as advising a collegiate chapter, with the family for about nine months to especially as a remote advisor who spends make sure every detail was perfect for all Michelle Merrick their needs. a lot a time on text messages, emails and phone calls. Drill down and figure out when someone steps into that space, they how all the pieces go together to ensure How has Alpha Chi Omega feel the love and sisterhood. We say all the the collegians are having the best Real. time that a house can only be constructed and the Real. Strong. Strong. Women. Experience. one way - foundation to the roof - but a Women. Experience helped home is made with love. to guide your trajectory on We know that a building this career path? is not just four walls and How do you as an advisor a roof; it carries more create "home" without the I learned that my voice is important and how to speak up in meetings. I learned significance than just the chapter having a physical skills during my days as a collegian that physical attributes. Do building? I still use today: time management, you thinking a building networking and even philanthropy. Encouraging the chapter to host can express a brand or sisterhood events that let members just experience? enjoy being with each other, movie How has what you've nights, fun Chi Connections and of I love that I work in an industry that builds course food. Creating an environment learned in your career homes for families. I think that the message where sisters know that they can come helped you as an Alpha Chi "a house is home" is super important. It to each other even without the physical Omega volunteer? does not matter if you have an area on the space is important. lawn, a small space or a grand sorority house on a large campus; what matters is The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 27 Housing Facility Focus Delta Epsilon (Southeast Missouri State University) The women of the Delta Epsilon chapter came home to new first-floor furniture after this summer's upgrades from the National Housing Corporation. Check out the before and after! Living Room Lounge Entry After After Before Before House Director Training On behalf of the National Housing Corporation and Pearl Stone Partners, we would like to thank each house director who was able to attend our training weekend during Volunteer Summit this summer. It was a jam-packed weekend full of speakers, sessions on helpful resources and training on the house director role. We would also like to extend a huge thanks to each of our sponsors who made this weekend possible by their generous contributions: National Housing Synergy Corporation CSL Management MJ Sorority Gill Grilling College Fresh Treanor HL College Chefs PDR Interiors Campus Cooks 28 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre PHA ALPHA CHI alphachiomega.org/recommend Know someone who would make a great sister? As a member of Alpha Chi Omega, you are our best resource for helping recruit real, strong women into our sisterhood. If you know an outstanding young woman who plans to participate in recruitment on her campus, be sure to take advantage of our convenient online recommendation form to let the chapter know. Visit alphachiomega.org/recommend to create and submit a recruitment recommendation form. While you're there, view our helpful videos, FAQs and other resources to discover what's new with recruitment! for the past 4 years in AXQ - from being on exec to going to Beta Epsilon (Michigan State) two national conventions, Leadership Academy and Jamaica on the Global Service Initiative, | am SO grateful for the AXL past few years and SO proud to call these girls my sisters." Tatum Deyo (Beta Lambda, University of Arizona) Epsilon Kappa (California State University, Fullerton) Beta Nu (University of Utah) OUR NEWEST "Spending these last four has woman ALUMNAE thankful for to am friend. I'll this We're excited to see how the class Xi and the has left of 2019 seeks the heights in their Panhellenic four years, post-grad lives. The bonds of me. Thank on Celina I love you University of sisterhood are forever! Ortiz (Kappa Xi, West Florida) "4 Years = 1 Exec Position, 10+ small positions, Kappa Rho 1 Convention, a 50th Reunion (University of Celebration, 8 formals, countless North Carolina at sisterhoods, thousands of dollars raised for Charlotte) domestic violence awareness, hundreds of new friends, a handful of best friends, but most importantly... the best fam ever. I love you, AXQ, thank you for everything!" Baylee Ann (Epsilon Kappa, California State University, Fullerton) 30 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre and personal growth that have lota Omicron shaped me into a person I'm proud (University of to be. Because of AXQI strive to Lynchburg) seek the heights every day. Thank you to all my sisters." Bridget Treaume (Kappa Psi, Western Oregon University) Kappa Tau (University of Connecticut "Thank you, Alpha Chi Omega, for an incredible 3.5 years! This chapter has given me the best experiences, opportunities CLASS OF and friendships I could ever ask for. So 2019 proud to be a part of a chapter that truly CLASS OF embodies what it means to be real, 2019 strong women. Can't wait to continue on now as alumnae." Mikayla Wilson (Theta lota, Baylor University) "Alpha Chi has given me a place where I was able to grow and discover who I am. I have been surrounded by real, strong women that have accepted me unconditionally for who I am but have also pushed me to become better. Alpha Chi has enabled me to find my role models, meet my best friends and give back to my community. With unforgettable memories, AXQ has undoubtedly been one of the best parts of my college career." Rebecca Eskander (lota Xi, University of California, Riverside) Nu (University of Colorado Boulder The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 31 Collegiate Corner Every Service Rendered: Global Service Initiative Reflections The collegiate Global Service Initiative (GSI) combines direct service, immersion and Alpha Chi Omega principles and values into one unique experience. Three participants of the 2019 GSI trip share about their experience in Jamaica. Arrival and Negril Chicago) was a saving grace and packed pour an entire new roof on the extension By Stephanie Van Horn enough for the both of us. As for what the Alpha Chi Omega previously helped build (lota Chi, Middle Tennessee State University) week would consist of, there isn't enough for the school. Across the schoolyard a space to fully explain how amazing each handful of GSI members used semi-sharp Jamaica. For many this country is and every one of the women I met on scrappers to peel old varnish off of a a place for relaxation and vacationing. this trip was. Their talents and hearts playground. For the 31 other collegians, three leaders were so selfless as we worked in the heat We were blessed with the ability and myself, I can safely say that beautiful during the day and bonded over food and to finish all the tasks we set out to island was a place for memories, growth conversation in the evening. accomplish at Higher Heights in 2019, and quite literally seeking the heights. Our first service location was a school and I am SO excited to see where this During my day of travel from Nashville in Negril called Higher Heights Academy, school will be in 2020. to Miami and finally Montego Bay I where we quickly became covered in wondered concrete, sawdust and sweat. Although Treasure Beach What would this week entail? Would I spent most of the first day getting a By Carly Cisson the girls like me? I mean, we're sisters, majority of everyone's names wrong, I (Kappa Upsilon, Florida International University) but other than that what do we have in couldn't stop smiling because the work we common? Also, did I pack enough bug were doing was slowly but surely coming Treasure Beach was a hidden spray? together right before our very eyes. "treasure" in Jamaica that was a blessing I certainly didn't have enough bug As some women mixed batches of to experience. At this point in the trip, all spray, but thankfully my first roommate concrete with a shovel, others lifted of our initial awkwardness had dissipated, Julia Visner (Iota Rho, Loyola University buckets of the material over their heads to as we had realized that it did not matter 32 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre what chapter we came from, rather that we all had taken the same oath to uphold the same values, which is what tied us all together. We were relishing in the bond of Alpha Chi Omega and the bond that we 32 strangers (and three inspiring leaders) had created up to this moment. En route to Treasure Beach, we had the opportunity to relax and create more memories with each other at YS Falls. We soothed our muscles from the hard work we had accomplished earlier in the week, but more importantly, we belly-laughed all day with each other. Whether it was Selin Bolayir (Gamma Pi, University of Tampa) attempting the rope swing for the fourth time even though she pretty much to do service, but were also impacted our service project interactions. wiped out her first three times or all of deeply by the community. Thirty-two collegiate Alpha Chi the malfunctions we experienced trying Omegas from schools all over the to take pictures in the strong current, I Final Thoughts country came together with the purpo had not laughed that hard in months. By Nicole Little of serving the people of Jamaica. Some The next two days, I felt (lota Tau, California State University, San sisters had extensive service experienc overwhelmingly welcomed by the Marcos) while others, like me, had none. This students and staff at Epping Forest dynamic, along with our shared values Primary School. Many of the boys wanted As I reflect on the Alpha Chi Omega for being real, strong women who help to help us, sweeping the whole front Global Service Initiative trip, I can others, fueled our passion to serve driveway, painting and carrying materials. wholeheartedly say that it has changed throughout the week. Recalling our ha On our first work day, Jamaica was my life. The week in Jamaica placed me in work and the projects we assisted in actually observing their National Labor an environment where I was completely allowed us to walk away from the trip Day. But, the difference on Labor Day out of my comfort zone, surrounded knowing we were able to leave a lasting is that Jamaicans dedicate their labor to by Alpha Chis who were unfamiliar to legacy on both Higher Heights Acader their country instead of having a vacation me. Although at first I was intimidated and Epping Forest Primary School. day. So on our way up the mountain to and uncertain about what the women The GSI trip opened my eyes to the worksite, we witnessed Jamaicans out and the experience would be like, I can the remarkable differences between doing various public works projects, all truly say we bonded as sisters and were philanthropy and service, my privilege for the betterment of their community heartbroken to part ways at the end of the and everything I take for granted. My and country. It made me think how much week. time in Jamaica with my Alpha Chi sis change Americans could make if we During our nightly reflection on catalyzed my realization that small acts adopted that practice in our populated the last evening of the trip, we each can have big impacts and that every sir country. reminisced on our favorite memories. We individual has the chance to make a The most heart-warming thing laughed, cried, made plans for a future difference. The line of our Symphony, (besides Chicken and Nugget, the local reunion trip and each promised all of our appreciate every little service rendered pups) was the principal's face when she sisters a place to stay if they were visiting is now monumental to me as it glimps saw what we were able to do in two days, our cities. The relationships we had made a personal reminder of the unforgettab which would have typically taken weeks. in such a short amount of time were real experiences I had in Jamaica. I feel that our time at Treasure Beach and impactful; it was amazing to see how was mutually beneficial, as we were able quickly we grew close, especially during The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org How does AXO support our collegians? We deliver our programming and communication via multiple mediums, including social media, and we continue to equip our volunteers to provide support in the ways that work for students. The majority of Gen Z has no memory of 9/11, but live in a world of caution and fear, brought on by their Generation X parents' experiences with 9/11 and the 2008 recession. Active shooter drills are the norm at their Sisters from the Zeta Pi schools, as they grew up in a world of (Arizona State University) chapter shootings in schools and other gathering Who Are places. Mental health is becoming a priority, and Seemiller and Grace report that 60% of Gen Z is not optimistic Our Collegiate about the future. How does AXO support our collegians? We have developed a Alpha Chi Omegas? risk management philosophy focused on the safety and well-being of our collegiate members, and we will continue our focus on mental health By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor programming, like Behind Happy Faces and our partnership with The Jed A college campus changes drastically over the years. Maybe Foundation. your favorite outdoor study spot has been replaced with a Social change is a focus of Gen Z, specifically on addressing the root cause new building. Or you've marveled at the ever-growing list of of the issues that are important to them. majors that students can choose from now. In fact, Seemiller and Grace found that 66% want their careers to have a positive But how have college students changed over the years? Who impact on the world, and almost 40% are our collegiate members today in 2019, what is important plan to develop something that will to them and how can Alpha Chi Omega continue to be part change the world. The top causes that move them to action are racism, sexism of their journey? and poverty. How does AXO support Generation Z Gen Z never knew a world without our collegians? Our national the internet and watched as access to the philanthropy of domestic violence Today's college students are the start web moved from computers to phones awareness includes programming on of what has been termed Generation while they were in school. They are healthy relationships that allows our Z, a generational category of people used to connectedness, to being able to collegians to recognize the signs of an born roughly between 1997 and 2012. reach someone in an instant at any time unhealthy relationship in themselves According to Generation Z Goes to of day. Interestingly, this connectedness and others, and gives them the power College by Corey Seemiller and Meghan results in a preference for face-to-face to overcome the bystander effect. We Grace, a third of the world's population communication and a strong aversion to encourage spreading awareness to will be Generation Z by 2020. email, according to Seemiller and Grace. educate peers and the community at 34 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre large about this prevalent issue and to Demographics How are address the root causes. Generations Defined? Generation Z is the most racially Knocking at the College Door is one According to the Pew Research Center, diverse generation in history and of the foremost reports of projections the following is a breakdown of chooses diverse groups of friends. They of high school graduates. Produced by support active inclusion and the power the Western Interstate Commission generations. of diversity to build up society, and for Higher Education (WICHE), the Silent Generation: believe that only by bringing diverse report is used widely by lawmakers and born 1928-45, currently ages 74-91 voices to the table can we solve the educators to understand and anticipate the makeup of high school graduates in Boomer Generation: problems facing our world. How does AXO support terms of location and race/ethnicity. born 1946-64, currently ages 55-73 our collegians? We support an inclusive The latest report was published in Generation X: membership experience, demand a December 2016. Some of these high born 1965-80, currently ages 39-54 recruitment based on values and not school graduates have and will become Millennial Generation: superficiality, and encourage leadership Alpha Chi Omegas, and the data of this born 1981-96, currently ages 23-38 at all levels from the diverse sisterhood report provides enormous insight as we that makes up each chapter. Our continually evaluate the Real. Strong. Generation Z: Women. Experience for our collegians. born 1997-2012*. currently ages 7*-22 MyJourney programming encourages candid conversations about the power of In 2012-13, when the very last of *An endpoint for Generation Z has not difference. the millennial generation were making yet been defined. It's also important to remember that their college decisions, 42% of public the characteristics of Generation Z, or high school graduates were nonwhite. In The next generation has already been any generation for that matter, are not 2031-32, WICHE's report projects that named by demographer and TEDx one-size-fits-all. There will always be 49% of graduates will be nonwhite. That speaker Mark McCrindle: Generation sisters who take a different path, hold same year, Asian/Pacific Island graduates Alpha. These are and will be the first different perspectives and value different are expected to be at their highest group of millennials children, born priorities. As Pew Research puts it, numbers. roughly from 2011 to 2025. "All the while, we'll keep in mind that And what did WICHE expect to see generations are a lens through which with this year's class of first-year college to understand societal change, rather students? According to the report, there than a label with which to oversimplify would be an increase in black and Asian/ differences between groups." Pacific Island high school graduates compared to 10 years prior, and the number of Hispanic graduates saw a 59% Alpha Chi Omega is thrilled to see increase. the continued increase of diversity in the college landscape and looks forward to seeing that reflected in our collegiate chapters as well. Sisters from the With recommendations from our Beta (Albion Diversity and Inclusion Study Group, College) chapter we are exploring how to best support members of all backgrounds. We celebrate our collegiate chapters' efforts with the Diversity and Inclusion Award (see page 16), and we recently launched a polish week program about creating an inclusive recruitment environment. We're excited to continue working on programming and initiatives to engage with our newest members! The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 35 D Life Sisterly Advice for Those Facing Divorce By Jackie Pilossoph Let yourself have fits and punch your Work out. Even if it's for 15 minutes. (Alpha Mu, Indiana University) pillow and scream and yell to your friends Exercising your body is scientifically and family at times. Get it all out because proven to help your emotional wellbeing. It's been over 30 years since I attended what happened is awful and tragic and an Alpha Chi candlelight ceremony for unfair! BUT PLEASE don't let your kids Remember that getting dumped isn't a mystery sister who was either getting see any of this. personal. Some women who you think lavaliered, pinned or engaged, but I are your friends will dump you. They can still vividly Acknowledge that you are scared. don't want to be friends with a divorced remember the Everyone is. woman, either because they are scared excitement I felt it will happen to them or they are afraid waiting to see Don't stop living because you are you will hit on their spouse. It is beyond which one of my going through a divorce. It may seem hurtful and mean, but realize that it's not dear friends had like your divorce is the center of the you; accept their decision and move on. found true love. universe, but there are SO many things The friends who stick by you will be your A romantic- for which to have gratitude: health, kids, friends forever. at-heart from a friends, family, pets, nature and the hope young age, who eventually met her Prince of a better, brighter future. Connect with other divorced women. Charming and had two babies, the last They will become your best friends. thing I ever expected was ending up Talk to God, if you are religious or divorced. When my now ex-husband and spiritual. He is listening and He is there Stop looking back. Try not to think, I split up, I had two toddlers, didn't know for you. "If only I would have done this or "I anyone who was divorced and had no wish I would have been a better wife" or family living nearby. "I wish I wouldn't have nagged SO much" Shocked, confused, devastated, lonely How to Support a or "If only they had never met. It's and scared as hell, that first year of being separated felt like I was in a dodgeball Sister Going through a done. You cannot change what happened. But you can change what happens from game, balls being thrown at me right and Divorce this point moving forward, and that's a left while I tried to avoid getting hit. I'm Avoid giving advice. Instead, just beautiful thing! talking about things like finding out my listen. ex was dating my neighbor two minutes Don't judge. Be open-minded. Rediscover your passion. What did after he moved out, opening an attorney's You don't know what things were you do before you were married? What bill for $7,000, watching my young like for her. were you good at? What made you kids act out and cry because they didn't Offer to babysit if she has young happy? This could lead to volunteer work, understand why Dad wasn't living with us kids SO she can go on dates, go hobbies or a job. This is the time to figure anymore, worrying that I would never be to social events or do something out and shape what your life is going to able to get a job and fearing that I would for herself. be like moving forward. It takes time. end up alone. Plan things with her: pedicures, Talking to a career counselor, divorce Back then, I wish I would have coffee dates, walks, etc. Divorce coach or job coach can help you figure known more of what to expect and how is lonely. She will appreciate things out. to survive the complicated rollercoaster those things. ride of divorce. So, for my Alpha Chi If she is badmouthing her ex, Eat well. Feed your body with greens sisters who are facing divorce, here are 12 validate her feelings, but don't and berries and other nutrients that will survival tips I hope will help you. expand on trashing them because they might get back together. benefit you and maximize the way you feel. Avoid sugar and alcohol as much as Allow yourself to grieve. Cry, be Tell her your phone is always on possible. angry, be sentimental, miss your ex, etc. for her, no matter what time of day or night, and mean it. 36 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre WORTHY WORTHY WORTH WORTHY WORTHY Laugh. It's the best medicine for Pilossoph is the sadness. Laugh at things around you, creator of her divorce at the cute things your kids say and support website, do, and at yourself. Problems become Divorced Girl more manageable with laughter. Smiling. The writer W of "Love Essentially," WORTHY WORTH Remember that there are certain her weekly column things you can control and certain published in the Judy Herbst things you can't. Know the difference Chicago Tribune Selling Your Ring and be wise enough to focus on what Pioneer Press, you CAN control. I recently read Pilossoph is also to Move Forward this quote in a prayer book at my the author of four synagogue and it really made me think novels. She holds a By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor about a lot of things in my life: "Pray as master's degree in if everything depended on God. Act as journalism from Often after a divorce, the engagement ring and wedding if everything depended on you." Boston University band sit in a box untouched. One way to let go of the and lives in emotional weight of the rings and take the next step in your In closing, despite the fact that Chicago with her journey with financial backing is by selling them. divorce is brutally painful and difficult, two teenagers. Worthy.com is an online auction platform to sell there are some really surprising, Learn more at unwanted jewelry. A woman can sell her rings and other beautiful and empowering moments DivorcedGirlSmiling. jewelry associated with her former relationship and then that occur. Examples include: When com. use the cash to gain financial independence. you do something that makes you "The release and the emotional letting go and moving really, really proud of yourself, when forward brings positivity," explains Judy Herbst (Zeta you look in the mirror and realize that Lambda, University of Virginia), Worthy's public relations what happened is for the best, and director. when you catch a glimpse of someone The process is straightforward. Worthy's team will who gives you hope that love and provide an estimated price range based on the information romance are definitely in your future. you provide about your piece and will then send it out for Because as the Alpha Chi Sweetheart a third-party grading report. With that information, you Song goes, "Down deep in the heart of set a minimum price you're willing to sell for, and the ring each Alpha Chi girl is a dream of a love goes up for auction for professional buyers. Worthy makes a that is true!" commission from the final sale price. "We're disrupting the industry by making it easy and online," Herbst says. The format also allows anonymity for the seller, as her name is not associated with the ring at auction. Herbst explains that women can use the money from selling jewelry for financial freedom, an important part of life after divorce. They may need funds to pay off debts or cover relocation costs. Plus, divorced women need to take time to care for themselves. Funds can be used to treat themselves to a vacation. Giving back brings joy as well, SO Herbst also suggests making a gift to a charity or foundation, like the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. "Jewelry is sitting in your dresser drawer for zero dollars," she explains. "You're better off selling it and taking Time with sisters can help in the healing process. that money and investing it." The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 37 Making a Difference Activism for Autism How one sister is using her journey with autism to change the lives of others By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor n grade school, Carly (Ott) Fulgham was labeled everything from "eccentric" to "a brat" to "a leader." She had a hard time keeping friends for more than a year. On test days, she would call in sick so that she could take the exam the next day in a private room. Carly with her son on his first trip to the ZOO "Everyone had a different excuse for why I was different," Fulgham (Sigma, University of Iowa) recalls. Autism manifests itself differently "But those coping mechanisms don't It wasn't until she was 28 years old, in each person. For Fulgham, it means always last," she points out. "There's reading a Time magazine article about sensory issues related to noise and a term called 'autistic burnout' that is a child with autism, that she realized distractions that prevent her from very common in adults, especially those the characteristics and issues aligned focusing, as well as aversion to certain without support growing up. That's with hers. After visiting UCLA's Autism smells. Fulgham explains that autism what happens when all of those coping Evaluation Clinic, allowing them to also makes her a very literal person, mechanisms crumble." evaluate her and interview family, preventing her from understanding Fulgham's burnout happened when Fulgham got her answer: she had autism. subtlety or allusion and from being able she was 25. But with her diagnosis a few According to Autism Speaks, to "read between the lines." years later, she gained the awareness of autism is a "broad range of conditions "There are things you learn how autism was affecting her and how characterized by challenges with social subconsciously like mannerisms or she could modify her behavior and skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and tones of voice or facial expressions," she environment in healthy ways. nonverbal communication." For Fulgham, says. "If we (people with autism) are not "I have to work every day to make sure putting a name to her lifelong experiences literally taught that this is the correct tone I am communicating clearly with people was enlightening. of voice, like you're taught something and they're not misunderstanding me, "The diagnosis brought new meaning out of a book, we don't pick that up remembering to use the facial expressions to the phrase you don't know what you automatically." and correct tone of voice," she explains. don't know," she says. "I didn't know that Before her diagnosis, Fulgham She also learned to advocate for sensory issues even existed, and it turns developed coping methods, a common the accommodations she needs in the out I have a dozen. Additionally, it put way that people with autism try to, as workplace. context around the social and nonverbal Fulgham explains it, "squeeze themselves "Having to sit in a cubicle with all communication issues I'd had all my life." into the neurotypical world." the people walking by and on the phone 20 2010 Making a Difference Here are some ways Fulgham around me, I wouldn't be able to focus suggests the neurotypical and function," says Fulgham, who is a vice population can support those president at a Fortune Top 50 company. with autism: "So I have a work-from-home exception that allows me to be in an environment I 1. Be patient. "Just because you can't can control and make sure from a sensory visibly see our autism doesn't mean standing it's an environment that is it's not there and it's not challenging," conducive to me being able to get my job done every day." she explains. And as she learned to advocate for 2. Follow the Twitter hashtags herself, Fulgham realized she could be a #AskingAutistics and #ActuallyAutistic voice for others as well. She started by participating in autism to learn how adults are managing research studies and then took the dive their autism. Carly (Ott) Fulgham into volunteerism and activism. For four 3. For a parent with a child with years she has served as the president of She hosts workshops for how to request autism, think outside the box. A the Autism Society of Ventura County, college and work accommodations and putting on more than a dozen programs participates actively in an autistic women's meltdown may be due to a sensory each year to support the community. She Facebook group. issue that you don't see, or the child joined the Autism Society of America's "I look at disability as the last piece may have reached a breaking point panel of autism spectrum advisors, of the diversity and inclusion puzzle," with their coping mechanisms. serving on the public policy committee she explains. "Even after 25 years of and helping to write the organization's the ADA (Americans with Disabilities 4. Ask, don't assume. A person with human rights policy statement. Act), businesses are still afraid of simple autism may not be aware of how "I hope the advocacy of people like accommodations and people are afraid their tone or facial expression was me and the organizations I volunteer to disclose hidden disabilities like perceived. with will ensure that autistic children autism Some of the most dedicated, and adults in all states have access to the compassionate people are passed over 5. As an employer, be willing to support they need to thrive," she says. for opportunities to contribute to society make reasonable accommodations. Fulgham works directly in her just because they won't make eye contact, As a colleague, never judge the community, training law enforcement may speak with a flat tone, may not accommodations that help your and teen crisis center staff on interacting understand sarcasm or may not spend coworker to get the job done. with those with autism, as well as visiting hours a week socializing rather than schools and businesses to educate working." 6. When communicating with them on providing accommodations to When accommodations can be put in someone on the autism spectrum that students and employees. She recently place, people with autism can thrive and is nonverbal, talk to that person and advised the Grammy Museum as it provide real benefits to a business, school not their communication partner. That developed sensory-friendly events, or organization with the unique ways in ensuring that people with autism could which they view and process the world. person is still listening. have a more enjoyable, less stressful "I get paid to use my autism every 7. Be a friend. The Sigma chapter experience. day," Fulgham explains. "My day job provided Fulgham with "a place where "Quality of life does not have to be is to help my company come up with sacrificed for challenges that can easily be innovative solutions to problems they there were women who accepted accommodated," she points out. have. When they have changes to make, I me for me," she says. "They made a Fulgham also is a mentor to people help make sure everything goes smoothly choice to have me as a friend, and with autism, both locally and virtually and think of the possible things that can they stuck by .For someone who all over the world. For example, she go wrong. I'm good at thinking of things always had trouble with friends, that coached a nuclear engineer to ask for that no one else can." was really amazing to me." an accommodation during a job search. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 39 Real. Strong. Woman. MEAGAN PREHN (ZETA NU, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY) IS ON A MISSION OF CHANGE - TO CHANGE HER MINDSET, TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS OF PEOPLE IN WHEELCHAIRS AND TO CHANGE LIVES THROUGH A CAREER IN MEDICINE. PROVING THEM WRONG By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor Photo by Raina Dee Harrelson The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 41 D Real. Strong. Woman. "I LIKE BEING TOLD 'NO' OR 6 YOU CAN'T DO THIS' BECAUSE IT STARTS A FIRE IN ME," SAYS MEAGAN PREHN. " WANT TO DO IT TO PROVE THEM WRONG." And she continues to prove people wrong every day. From her seat in her wheelchair, Prehn uses her positive outlook as a motivator for herself and for others as she pursues her path to the medical field. A LIFE-CHANGING INSTANT In November 2006, when Prehn was 11 years old, she was heading home on Highway 6 outside of San Antonio, Texas. In an instant, the car she was in was spinning, struck head-on by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel going 75 miles per hour. As the car spun around, the truck behind collided with the passenger side where Prehn was sitting. Prehn was rushed to the hospital. Along with puncturing both lungs and sustaining multiple internal injuries, Prehn broke her back and suffered a spinal cord injury that paralyzed her from the waist down. What followed was two months in the intensive care unit followed by another two months of inpatient rehab. An active gymnast and soccer player, Prehn now had to focus on reacquiring simple movement skills. "I was working on a new way of life, from bathing to dressing myself, pretty much relearning everything," she explains. After her time in the hospital, Prehn returned home and committed herself to recovery, continuing with outpatient rehab throughout middle school and high school in her hometown of Austin. When she made her college decision to attend Texas A&M University, more than 100 miles away Photo by Raina Dee Harrelson from her doctors and her family, she developed a home therapy routine that she still uses today as a young alumna. This includes stretching, using her walker and leg braces to swing her legs forward and practice walking, and even doing her homework in her standing frame so she can Real. Strong. Woman. continue strengthening her legs. ACCEPTANCE AND POSITIVITY Prehn also brings her walker into the pool and has begun to see slight movement in her legs as she moves While her bubbly personality and barrier-breaking them forward. And soon she'll return to the hospital for attitude are hallmarks of Prehn today, it took her a long advanced therapy with a ReWalk® machine, a robotic time to reach the point of acceptance. exoskeleton that powers the legs to allow her to stand up "I've changed my way of thinking to stop feeling sorry and walk as she shifts her weight using arm crutches. for myself and start doing things to make myself happy," "I've had doctors tell me, 'You're never going to walk she explains, adding that she focuses on self-care by again' or 'You'll never get feeling or motion back in your eating healthy and working out. legs," she says. "But with the amount of therapy I do, I've Seeing her own progress in both her physical and proven a lot of people wrong. If I let negative opinions or mental health is one motivator. Another is her faith. negative self-talk take over me, I wouldn't have overcome "I've realized that God has a plan for me," she says. any of the challenges I've had to go through, and I don't "That's why I've accepted my situation as well as I have." think I would have progressed to the point I have right After she came to accept her disability, Prehn began to now." focus on her attitude. As she dedicated herself to her physical recovery, "I try to remind myself of how far I've come, and I've Prehn also learned she had to focus on her mental health. learned to love myself," she says, reminding all sisters that She explains that it can be easy to fall back into a mindset "you need to feel comfortable with yourself." of being upset with her situation and of not believing in Learning to drive can be a teenage rite of passage, herself. She also worried people wouldn't be able to look and Prehn didn't want to miss out on that. With hand beyond her injuries and her wheelchair. controls connected to the pedals of her car, Prehn learned "I have scars everywhere," she explains. "I was very to drive and determined that she didn't want to rely on self-conscious about wearing bathing suits and about my wheelchair in general. I thought people would think it's scary. I still struggle with that, but I've definitely come a long way." These fears were at the forefront of her mind as she went through recruitment, worrying about how the sorority women would react to her. But she found immediate acceptance at the Zeta Nu chapter. "Alpha Chi definitely stuck out right off the bat because I felt like they saw me as a person and not just the girl in the wheelchair," she says. "They saw potential in me as a person." BEFORE MY INJURY, I DIDN'T KNOW HOW STRONG I WAS OR THE THINGS I WAS CAPABLE OF DOING UNTIL I HAD TO DEAL WITH THE DISABILITY." The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 43 Real. Strong. Woman. otta Axo 44 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Real. Strong. Woman. anyone's help to take a spin. So she built up her upper picture," she says. "What I want to change is for people body strength to allow her to be able to remove the to see that we are beautiful inside and out, and we can do wheels of her chair, store them in the back of her car, and just as much. We can be nurses, we can be models, we can then lift the wheelchair frame over her head and into the be scientists. There really is no difference other than the passenger side. physical aspect of having to use a wheelchair." She tries to get outside as often as she can, rolling Prehn has learned to advocate for herself as she chases around the trails in Austin and even competing in 5K her goals. races. As she builds her physical health, she's focused on "I know there will have to be adaptations or keeping up her positive attitude that pushes her to seek accommodations that will have to be made for me, but it's new heights. up to me to ask for them or do things to get where I want "I am a firm believer that the body achieves what the to be," she explains. "No one else will do that for me." mind believes, SO keeping my mind healthy is just as As she pursues her dream to become a nurse, she important to me as being physically healthy," she says, has done just that. While she's been applying to nursing pointing to meditation and finding positives in her life as schools, she's asked about the adaptations that would be ways she copes with the challenges. needed. (The answer is practically nothing potentially "It's SO easy for us to focus on what we don't like about just a wheelchair that stands up to put her at eye-level ourselves or what's going wrong in our lives that we forget with patients, and additional help with lifting patients that most of those things are actually SO insignificant and pushing those in wheelchairs.) She has completed a when you look at the big picture," she explains. "And medical assistant program to get real-life experience in a I find that when you do focus on even the smallest clinical setting, and she has connected with other medical accomplishments or blessings you have, you realize professionals in wheelchairs. how many good things are surrounding you and how In fact, it was her experience of her injury that put her much love you have for yourself, and suddenly you've on the path to a nursing profession. empowered yourself instead of putting yourself down." "A nurse to me was my hero, my sister, my family," she Prehn surrounds herself with supportive family and says of her time in the hospital after the accident. "They friends. When the doubts about her abilities creep in, brought a lot of light into my life when it was really sad these people remind her that she can do anything she sets and difficult to deal with, and I want to do the same." her mind to. From her Alpha Chi sisters who talked her She hopes to use her story to inspire patients dealing through her fears to the friends who carry her piggy-back with all sorts of life-altering injuries and illnesses. style up to a second floor without an elevator, Prehn is "I want to show people, no matter what medical issue committed to letting nothing stand in her way. And the they have, that they shouldn't give up," she says. "And most important part of that, she explains, is not letting that can start with the people in the hospital that are your own self stop you. taking care of you, that have a good attitude and a good "Before my injury, I didn't know how strong I was or outlook on life. Those kinds of people bring you out of the things I was capable of doing until I had to deal with the darkness." the disability," she says. Her positive attitude will be a benefit to her patients, She adds, "I want people to remind themselves that other and it also continues to push her forward, allowing people's opinions don't matter. If you're always listening to nothing to stand in her way. For example, in her junior negative opinions, you're not doing anything but hurting year of college, she went skiing, using a mono-ski to slice yourself. Your actions and your mindset affect you." down the mountain and experiencing the thrill of a sport she "never thought would be possible." She is committed to following her dreams. CHANGING PERCEPTIONS "Do not allow negative people to scare you away from wanting to accomplish your goals," Prehn advises. "I want As Prehn has overcome her own insecurities, she people and, more specifically, Alpha Chis, to realize how wants to use her experience to prove that those who use amazing they are and how endless the possibilities are if wheelchairs are unstoppable. only they allow themselves the chance. I want my sisters "I feel like people don't expect much from people in to remember we belong to a fraternity of real, strong women for a reason." wheelchairs, and I want to get them to see the bigger The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 45 Career Outlook NEWS 5 relented, and I lucked out in April of my CENTER senior year to get a spot at the University of New Hampshire and lucked out again when I was accepted as a pledge to Alpha Chi Omega. Being a member of a sorority was a gift of belonging I had never known before. My overall memory of that time in my life was joy. I couldn't wait to get to sleep at night so I could wake up and start another day. Women graduates of the 1960s did not have much in the way of opportunity for careers: nurse not doctor, secretary Photo via Storybench not businessman. Vietnam was escalating. I married my Breaking Boston's college sweetheart and the Army shipped us to Bangkok, Thailand, for two years, offering a chance to understand a culture and religion foreign to me. It was better Glass Ceiling than graduate school. I made the most of the opportunity and got a big job I would not have qualified for in the US. Fighting against the notion that "women shouldn't be on the news," Returning home in 1968, I looked Natalie Salatich Jacobson became Boston's first female anchor in for work. Men were reluctant to hire 1976, where she spent the next 35 years reporting on the city and females, thinking they would get connecting with her community. She shares her story in her own married, have babies and leave. words. Again, compare that to today. Today's women have a planet full of options, but the balancing of career, marriage and By Natalie Salatich Jacobson everyone around you is in the same family remains the toughest part of life (Alpha Tau, University of New Hampshire) space. Since there is no TV, you are for many women. not introduced to wealth or any other Deciding on journalism after a lot of I was born in Chicago in 1943. Dad lifestyle other than your own, and you soul searching, I tried to get a job at one was in the Army. Mom and I lived are happy. of the three major Boston TV stations. I with relatives who, as immigrants from Contrast that to today's world of couldn't even get an interview. They did Serbia, spoke little English; as a result, I social media. not hire women. didn't speak English until kindergarten. We moved several times from Eventually, one manager at a small My earliest memories are of living in a Chicago to Boston as my father, with UHF (ultra high frequency) station second-floor walk-up in the city. Dad only a high school diploma, got a decided to take a chance on me. was running a bowling alley, and I now job selling razor blades with Gillette I lasted six months there when the had a little sister. I would later have a in Chicago and eventually became station stopped doing news. I got a job brother and another sister. president of Gillette North America, a at WBZ only because I had just put We did not have a car or TV and not Horatio Alger story. together the license renewal for the UHF much in the way of material things like When it came time for me to station and WBZ's license was up. I ran toys or clothes. There were few kids to graduate from high school, my father with every opportunity, producing a play with in that neighborhood. saw no reason for me to go to college. children's news show, a show teaching One might describe us as "poor." But "Your mother can teach you everything English to Spanish-speaking children you don't know you are poor because you need to know," he said. Eventually he and a political news magazine. I loved 46 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Career Outlook it all and was eager to get into the Who could have known that | would newsroom as a reporter. The general manager said he didn't come to enjoy an extraordinary like me on the air, SO I left after landing a reporting job with a new group in relationship with the people of town, which had just taken over WCVB. I was the only female in any reportorial New England and especially greater capacity for two years. That was 1972. By 1976 I was the first female anchor of our Boston. personally believed in our prime newscasts at 6 and 11 p.m. Under the direction of an 'neighbors, as | saw them. And they extraordinary newsman, Jim Thistle, we would make history with our reporting came to believe in us to get it right of the key events of our time, and for 35 years I would be privileged to lead our and, most of all, to care about them." on-air coverage. Who could have known that I would come to enjoy an extraordinary relationship with the people of New Breast cancer took my mother. I was If it is possible to feel an intimacy England and especially greater Boston. pregnant on the air and, at 37, old; it was with many thousands of people through My co-anchor and husband Chet Curtis SO unusual that Time magazine included a television lens, I believe I was lucky and I became part of the fabric of our me in a feature story with Charlie's to experience it. And I treasure those community. We worked with incredibly Angels star Jaclyn Smith, who I believe relationships to this day. talented people, and since TV news was in was around 40, on the cover. Amid the anger and uncertainty of its infancy, there were few rules, allowing While my dear mother was no longer today, I find it is easy to think we have us to experiment with the best ways to with me, thousands of people were. lost our way as Americans. But then, the share information. I personally believed in Hundreds of people made hats and other day, a local woman who cuts my our "neighbors," as I saw them. And they blankets for the new baby. One woman hair told me her daughter and grandson came to believe in us to get it right and, wrote me a letter saying, "If your mother moved in with her and her husband most of all, to care about them. were alive, she would tell you these in their small home. "What happened My life was to be lived in fishbowl. things." It was extraordinary. I felt loved, to the apartment above the garage?" I In the late 70s, I suffered an abdominal not as a TV anchor, but as a person, a asked. "Well," she replied, "a friend lost issue for two years that nearly killed me. daughter, a sister, a mother. her home, SO we gave it to her for now." Jacobson shared her story with sisters at a Women & Wisdom professional development event earlier this year. More stories like this of women changing their industries are coming to cities across the country. The next Women & Wisdom events are in New York City on October 23 and Baltimore on November 6. Check the events listing on the Stay Connected page of alphachiomega.org for details. Natalie and her husband and co-anchor Chet Curtis, with their daughter Lindsay. Photo via WCVB The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 47 Career Outlook Georgie Anne Geyer (left) with Alpha Chi Omega sister Carol Petersen A Foundation Laid For Women Reporters By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor n May, our sister Georgie Anne Geyer Beyond her reporting, Geyer published 10 books, I (Gamma, Northwestern University) passed including her autobiography, Buying the Night Flight: away; she is remembered for her trailblazing The Autobiography of a Woman Foreign Correspondent. reporting in a time when women were scarce She earned 21 honorary degrees and created the Georgie in news and practically nonexistent in foreign Anne Geyer Initiative to bring lectures from foreign correspondence. correspondents to Dominican University while raising After graduating from Northwestern University and money for aspiring journalists. spending a year in Vienna on a Fulbright scholarship, Carol Petersen first met Geyer when they lived Geyer began her career in journalism in 1959 and together in the Gamma chapter's house their sophomore quickly moved up to the Chicago Daily News and then year. Geyer introduced Petersen to her childhood friend as a syndicated columnist. Over her lifetime, her pieces who became Petersen's husband of 62 years, and their appeared in more than 100 newspapers across the children and grandchildren called Geyer their "Auntie country. She fought for opportunities and stories; the Mame." The Petersens were often guests of Geyer as Chicago Tribune explained, "Geyer distinguished herself she performed with the Gridiron Club, one of the most through her inability to take 'no' for an answer." prestigous journalistic organizations in Washington, D.C. Geyer laid the groundwork for women reporters, The two remained close friends until Geyer's passing. particularly in overseas work. She traveled worldwide In her tribute for Geyer's funeral, Petersen wrote, to interview the major political figures of the times, "She was more than a friend; she was family Her many including Fidel Castro of Cuba, Muammar Gadhafi of accomplishments are amazing. She told me once that she Libya, Juan Peron of Argentina and Saddam Hussein of considered each book one of her children. What a legacy Iraq in his first interview with a Western journalist. she has left us." 48 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre W M sisters mentors mentees friends Participating in a mentoring program is an effective way 96% of mentees are able to develop new skills, achieve goals and identify areas for to apply their learning growth. A good mentoring relationship is mutually beneficial directly to their for both the mentor and the mentee and, especially for the careers. mentee, can predict career success. 67% of women who said One of the core tenets of Alpha Chi Omega is wisdom, which that they have never been a is woven throughout our sisterhood. We strive to grow in wisdom and impart our wisdom on to other women. mentor said that it's because Our collegians and alumnae have also expressed a need for no one ever asked. connection and opportunities to give back to Alpha Chi Omega in meaningful ways that are interactive, engaging, 60% of college and flexible and time-finite. graduate students list mentoring as a job criterion. Enter Women Wisdom. AXO www.alphachiomega.org/womenandwisdom Accomplished Alumnae E-Commerce Innovators By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor Building a business requires vision, leadership and relentless determination. Something that can also help - the internet. No longer is a business bound by its geographic location. Through social media marketing, online sales platforms and search engine optimization, products can reach all corners of the country - just ask these sisters! Anna Brakefield states. From advertising on Facebook (Epsilon Zeta, and Instagram to creating a user-friendly e-commerce platform, Red Land Cotton Auburn University) has shared its products across the country, even bringing in customers to After several years in the hustle of their small storefront who stop on their an advertising career, Anna Brakefield drives down south for vacation. returned to her roots in the South to join A great internet presence also her father, a cotton grower, in founding brought one of the company's biggest Red Land Cotton (redlandcotton.com). accomplishments, sharing their products She explains, however, that the career at the Made in America Showcase at the change didn't allow her to slow down. White House in 2018. After a Google "I thought I was working a lot then, search of "made in America," White and I'm working SO much more now," House staff asked Red Land Cotton to she says. "But it's a great opportunity represent Alabama for the event, and to do things the way you believe they a week later, Brakefield and her father Anna and her father (and co-founder!) should be done." were showing their towels and linens to Red Land Cotton's mission is to senators and President Donald Trump. support the United States' agriculture Life has gotten even busier, as and textile industries by producing Brakefield and her husband welcomed American-made farm-to-home bed and their first child in 2018. bath products. Brakefield explains that "People say, 'Sleep when the baby the difficulties that arise from the limited sleeps,' and that's the biggest joke in the supply chain in the U.S. are worth the world," says Brakefield, who often works work to support her company's mission during naps and after bedtime, and who and products. took this interview while walking her "It was important to us because the daughter around their neighborhood. "I South has a really rich textile heritage, may not be as productive some days as and it has been largely decimated, I hope I am, but I feel like I have two of leaving a lot of small towns in poverty," the best jobs in the world." she says. "I felt like it [using American- While managing a startup as a new grown products] was integral to our mother may be daunting, Brakefield story and to our customer base. They are encourages young entrepreneurs to take people who care about their neighbors the leap - if they are willing to put in the and an American-made product." work. And thanks to the internet, that "There's truly nothing exceptional customer base has expanded to all 50 about me other than that I work really Red Land Cotton bedding 50 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre hard," she says. "And if you're a mom Hope Jones and you think it's out of your reach, you can do it. You may have dark circles, but Zeta Phi (Cornell University) you can do it." She adds, "Hard work doesn't The cake was destined to be guarantee success, but it guarantees self- destroyed. On the set of ABC's Ugly fulfillment and happiness. And if you're Betty, Hope Jones watched as an actor a member of Alpha Chi Omega, you crashed expertly into the three-foot cake know that." shaped like a rabbit that she had baked Brakefield credits her leadership skills without structures SO that the actor to Alpha Chi Omega, learning in her would stay safe during his stunt. This officer positions to manage money, set was Jones' first foray into prop baking, up events and organize people. and it taught her a lot. "Where else do you get that "I started learning that I can't be experience? It was truly invaluable," she attached," she says of her creations, says, adding of her sisters, "When you which have been seen everywhere from have multiple people in your circle who Saturday Night Live to the silver screen. are striving for greater things, it's going Jones, who is the owner of This Chick to push you to strive for greater things." Bakes (thischickbakes.com) and Baking for Good (bakingforgood.com) bakeries, creates her confectionary masterpieces for Your E-Commerce consumption as well. She loves working Cookie creations by Hope Dictionary with her long-time clients, such as a mother of four who has been coming to online shopping, social media and e-Commerce: the buying and selling her for cakes for the last 10 years. of goods online review websites like Yelp took off in the "It's fun to grow with the family," late 2000s, SO did her business. Now she Search engine optimization Jones says. sends custom orders from coast to coast. (SEO): the strategy of modifying a After learning to bake as a pre-teen The increased business also allows website so that it appears higher in and developing her skills in a boarding internet search engine results, thus her the opportunity give back. At Baking increasing the number of visitors to school kitchen, Jones went on to Cornell for Good, a portion of every sale goes to the site for hotel school, where she learned the cause of the buyer's choosing, with about food chemistry and how to run opportunities to support women's issues, Targeted advertising: placing an ad in front of an internet user who has a business. She opened her first bakery education, animals and more. certain traits that the seller thinks in 1995 but found herself burnt out Jones has an important question for makes them likely to buy their from managing the storefront as well as anyone who has a passion for baking and product the baking and business. So when she wants to turn it into a business: "Do you Brick and mortar: a physical location moved to New York and decided to try like it because it's therapy for you, or do for selling a product, as opposed to again in 2005, she looked to e-commerce you want to keep doing it all the time? The selling on an online platform as a solution. difference of owning a business that deals "If Harry and David can sell food, SO in your passion is it's never going to be a Cookies: data generated by a website can I," was Jones' mindset, though she passion again. It's business. But I can't see that is stored on a computer and allows a website to remember the points out the difficulty of that as well: myself doing anything else as my work." user's preferences on the website "Food is interesting because as much as And all these years later, from three- they want it, if it doesn't already have a foot rabbit cakes to hand-iced and User experience (UX): the overall reputation, people are not going to buy it edible-inked cookies, Jones still looks experience for someone using a product or website because they want to taste it first." to her beginning when asked what her Jones took to networking and favorite dessert is. User interface (UI): the way a building corporate connections, even "It started with a chocolate chip website is designed to allow a user to interact with it sending out postcards - anything to cookie," she says. "That's the first thing I "get people to taste the food." And as learned to bake. I still eat ours today." The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 51 Alumna Initiate Spotlight Making Sorority a Reality By Dena Norrod (Delta Zeta, Central Michigan University) Let's be real - sometimes joining a was a perfect fit. She applied and never sorority during college can be difficult. looked back. Juggling classes, employment and other Gill was initiated on November 5, duties is difficult. That is what Emily 2017 at Epsilon Chi (University of North Gill found to be the case during her Carolina at Chapel Hill) with members undergraduate experience at Western of the collegiate chapter and of the Carolina University. Theta Omicron Theta (Triangle, North She earned her degree in musical Carolina) alumnae chapter present. theater, and her heart has always been in Since her initiation, Gill has become the arts and related experiences. It wasn't a very involved and active alumna. She until she was accepted at Elon University explains, "Involvement is everything! The to pursue her master's degree in digital second I was initiated, I volunteered with media and communications that she my local alumnae chapter. Since I didn't began to realize that joining a sorority have the opportunity to be part of the at Leadership Academy in January 2019. could be possible. collegiate experience, I made time in my Gill's favorite Alpha Chi Omega She learned about Alpha Chi life to help out in any way possible as an experience is initiation. She has had Omega's alumna initiate program from alumna." the opportunity to assist the Epsilon the Alpha Chi Omega website and her Gill, who works as a graphic designer, Chi chapter with their initiation, which connection was immediate. Music has currently serves as both the Ritual and she calls "magical." She also attended always been a large part of her life, and fraternity appreciation advisor for the convention in 2018 and describes that she has a deep appreciation for the fine Epsilon Chi chapter and the alumnae as an amazing experience. Alpha Chi arts through her support of arts councils chapter president of Theta Omicron Omega is fortunate to have Emily Gill as and children's theater. Alpha Chi Omega Theta. She also volunteered as a facilitator a proud alumna. Do you know outstanding women in your community who are not members of a sorority? Give them the gift of Alpha Chi Omega by inviting them to become alumna initiates! The process starts with an application and sponsorship from both an individual Alpha Chi Omega in good standing and a group of Alpha Chi Omega members (collegiate or alumnae chapter or three members). To learn more about the National Alumna Initiate Program, visit the Join Us page on the Alpha Chi Omega website and select "Alumnae Initiate Program." 52 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre His Side of the Story It Started with an Alpha Chi By Allen White, Assistant Director for were student affairs programs, let alone Sorority & Fraternity Affairs, Rutgers University a whole industry behind fraternities and sororities. Viancca told me about the The breadth of my Alpha Chi College Student Affairs program and experiences may be small, but the impact supported me in getting my application of these experiences I know will last a materials together. Because of Viancca, lifetime. My side of the Alpha Chi story I was inspired to set out on this path begins during my undergraduate years that has ultimately led me to where I am (2003-06) at the University of South today. She continues to be one of my Florida. I had just been elected Chapter biggest cheerleaders and support systems Polaris (president) of lota Phi Theta even across SO many state lines. Fraternity, only a week after having been Because of advisors like Viancca, initiated, and although I was confident in I am always excited by expansion/ my ability to lead (maybe too confident, extension because I know the value a haha), I knew I needed support. think heavily about how I wanted to fraternal experience can bring to a young That support came in the form of the spend the rest of my life. I was no longer person's life, and also because it presents best Alpha Chi Omega woman I know, sure about my career choice and knew an opportunity for me to pour into our Viancca Burger Williams (Gamma Pi, I didn't want to spend my years until students the same way she did with me, University of Tampa, who is the assistant retirement being unfulfilled. intentionally. director of fraternity and sorority life at I shared all of this with Viancca during That intentionality is what excited USF). She poured into and encouraged one of our Thai food lunch dates, and me SO much about the reestablishment me. She helped to expand my view of I remember her asking, "Well, what do of the Theta Tau chapter at Rutgers what fraternity means and set me upon you think you want to do?" and I very University. The numerous meetings my current path. confidently said, "I think I would like to and calls to ensure this extension was It was 2008 and I was at a crossroads do what you do." handled well and the women would in my education and career, having left But I was clueless as to how someone have a strong foundation has reassured my job in finance and now a semester became a fraternity/sorority advisor. me that these women will have the best into the Masters of Health Administration In my mind it was something that just undergraduate experience because of program. I was dealing with death and required you to be in the right place at the level of support that has been shown illness in my family, and SO I began to the right time. I had no clue that there from the headquarters staff and alumnae volunteers. Being able to provide the Alpha Chi experience for a new generation of The numerous meetings and calls to ensure Rutgers women while reinvigorating the alumnae has reminded me why I chose this extension was handled well and the this career and has me hopeful for what the future will bring for Theta Tau! women would have a strong foundation has reassured me that these women will have the Allen White is the assistant director for fraternity & sorority affairs at Rutgers best undergraduate experience because of the University. He is a member of Iota Phi level of support that has been shown from the Theta Fraternity, Inc. and serves as the national director of undergraduate affairs. headquarters staff and alumnae volunteers." The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 53 Archives MY CHAPTER: THEN AND NOW PP Rho Rho (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Have you ever thought about ALUMNAE AT WORK what your chapter was doing 10, 20, 50 years ago? Have things changed? Are the same traditions still in place? Taken from previous Lyre magazines, the "Then and Now" series offers $1100 and We Did Our Own Thing! a brief glimpse into what life by LYNETTE LEMON WERT (Psi) Rho Rho, Oklahoma City was like for Alpha Chi Omega chapters throughout the decades. Fund raising for fun and profit came true $1000. An additional gift was made to the on April 13 for alumnx of Oklahoma City Speech and Hearing Clinic at the University when Rho Rho sponsored the first Arts and of Oklahoma Medical School at which one of Philanthropy has always been Craft Festival. Entitled "A Spring Fling-Do our Rho Rho members, Kay Cheatwood Lewis a key component of Alpha Chi Your Own Thing" the tickets were promoted (Psi) is a staff teacher. by both afternoon and evening sections of The success of the arts and crafts festival Omega membership, and Rho Rho at the nominal price of $1.00 each. was felt to be due largely to the theme of "Do we've supported various causes In charge of tickets was Jan Myers Ormiston your Own Thing." Advertising was handled (Gamma Epsilon). Held at the conference by Karen White Black and Carol Glaze throughout our history - up room of a Holiday Inn, local arts and crafts Wright (both Gamma Epsilon). The "Kiddie shops were invited to open boutiques. Partici- Corner" under the direction of Sandra Currat to our current commitment to pants included needle workers, knitters, ma- Sailer (Gamma Tau) also enhanced the fun of domestic violence awareness. cramé suppliers, a cake decorating shop, toy the day. and picture-framing stores, artists, sculptors, The real joy, of course, comes when the This article about Rho Rho's and metal workers. In addition we had a checks are presented. Rho Rho alumn felt creative event to raise funds booth of "Alpha Chi's Own Goodies" under great pride in making the gifts to cerebral the direction of Joyce Hill Primo (Gamma palsy and knowing that we had "done our own for local cerebral palsy Epsilon). The physical arrangement of tables thing" at the same time. organizations was from the fall and booths was headed by Pat Kruger Thomas (Gamma Epsilon) and the profitable Photo courtesy Oklahoma Publishing Company 1972 issue of The Lyre. coffee and brownie corner was under the direc- tion of Sherre Goss Carson (Psi). Attendance at the festival was excellent all during the day which ran from 10:00 AM. un- ARTs til 8:00 o'clock that night. Publicity in the CRAFTS Sunday paper included the picture on this FESTIVALANCE page. Expenses for the event were met by ticket sales and were covered before the festival day arrived. Our donation to the cerebral palsy units of Oklahoma City and Norman was "Up to their necks in flowers" sold at the Arts and Crafts Spring Fling were: Janet Pember Hedrick, top left; Darla Denton Hickam, bottom left; and Lucia In- man Spencer, all from Gamma Epsilon, Oklahoma State. 51 Archives O The Rho Rho Chapter Today By Nicole Harvey (Gamma Tau, Oklahoma City University), Rho Rho Chapter President When first approached to write the 'now' night for hours planning out section on behalf of the ladies of the Rho Rho the upcoming year, carefully chapter of Alpha Chi Omega, I initially believed thinking through our events I would simply be educating and/or bragging to to cater to the diverse group of readers of The Lyre on the current activities of the sisters who are members and chapter. However, as a historian, I found that it was fall into one or more categories: impossible to do a compare and contrast article career women, mothers of without delving into the past and attempting to young children, recent college make some true connection with the chapter in graduates and 50+ anniversary 1972. pin members. Flipping through painstakingly curated This last year we celebrated scrapbooks from the 1970s and 80s and newsletters Founders' Day together from the 1990s and early 2000s boxed, passed in October and honored down and then often promptly forgotten by a new MacDowell Month by holding generation of Rho Rho officers, I discovered a our February event at our local art museum. We continuity of women working together to achieve attended the second annual Galentine's Day hosted many of the same goals that we still strive for today. by the YWCA, proudly supporting victims of I felt a sense of awe with the level of dedication domestic violence and the idea of creating real, these women displayed to Alpha Chi Omega and strong women through female friendships. We felt reflective as to whether the current chapter was initiated two local collegiate chapters into lifelong living up to their standards. The truth is, I don't sisterhood with Hall of Commitment ceremonies. know. Direct comparison is always hard - technologies, I do know that I am proud of what our chapter trends and tastes have all changed since 1972 - but is striving to achieve. We have a wonderful team I know that this exercise has given us a wonderful of officers, some seasoned with knowledge and insight into how our chapter was shaped, how it some fresh with new and engaging ideas. We have grew and where it is going. a team of ladies who sit together on a Thursday Volunteer Spotlight Jennifer Lane (Zeta Pi, Arizona State University) Lead Leadership Development Specialist "Many wonderful Alpha Chi role models invested in me after my initiation and as I began my career and family. They have inspired me to stay involved with Alpha Chi Omega, and our newest collegians continue to inspire me to learn, grow and give back. | truly feel blessed to be able to serve alongside so many real, strong women." " What do you do in your main recruitment in Arizona! Looking back, I'm volunteer role? not sure what we were thinking, but it was I get to work with a fabulous team of good for fun memories. women from chapters across the country who want to share their talents with Why should alumnae become our current collegians to assist in their volunteers for Alpha Chi Omega? leadership development and executive Alumnae should become volunteers for team responsibilities. We assist with officer Alpha Chi Omega to reconnect with your transitions, planning executive retreats, sisters, both those you may already know building their leadership pipeline and other and those you have not yet met. Your gifts, aspects of leadership development. time and talents will enrich the lives and experiences of those in our organization, How did you become involved as an but you will likely get back SO much more Alpha Chi Omega volunteer? fulfillment than you may anticipate. The I originally became involved when the community that we share with one another chapter advisor of my chapter of initiation, What keeps your Monday through lifts up all of us. My own experience as a Tami Shaw (Zeta Pi), reached out and Friday busy (outside of Alpha Chi volunteer has been even more valuable than encouraged me to get involved as a Omega)? even my collegiate experience because it volunteer. She had stayed in my life from Outside of Alpha Chi Omega, I am a helped engage me in a community when I the time I was a collegiate member and gave professor of English and leadership studies moved to another state after graduation, and me the space to grow individually while at the undergraduate level and currently later when I returned to my home state, it still keeping my connection to Alpha Chi serve as the director of the Center for provided me a network of support as I raised in my heart and mind. She modeled for me Teaching, Learning and Engagement [at young children, changed jobs and ultimately engagement in the community and living Glendale Community College]. I also serve helped my own children navigate the college out the values of Alpha Chi Omega, SO when on the Arizona Governor's Commission experience. Alpha Chi Omega is truly a gift she asked me to take on an advisor role to for Service and Volunteerism as well as that never stops giving if you reach out, get support the team advising the chapter at that serving on the national board for National involved and stay connected. time, I was happy to join in. Charity League, Inc., a nonprofit national organization of mother and daughter Why is volunteering with Alpha Chi members in chapters across the United States serving over 4,000 philanthropies and For more information about Omega important to you? Volunteering with Alpha Chi Omega is donating over 2.3 million hours annually becoming a volunteer, visit important to me because I get to be part in their immediate communities across the the Alumnae page on the of the legacy of our organization. I have country. Alpha Chi Omega website and gained SO much from my membership and, in volunteering, I am able to give back via What is your favorite Alpha Chi select "Volunteers" from the my time, talent and professional expertise to Omega memory as a collegian? side menu. You can also update an organization that I love and a sisterhood As odd as it may seem, one of my favorite memories from my time as a collegian was your volunteer interest in your that I cherish. preparing for recruitment. We actually had member profile. a ski theme and wore sweatshirts during fall 56 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Business Election Timeline Changes: National Council and National Nominating Committee We are less than one year from the If you are interested in If you have any questions about 2020 National Convention in Baltimore, recommending a sister for the the new slating and election timeline, Maryland. When we gather in Baltimore, 2020-22 National Council or the please contact National Nominating one of the biggest tasks for the voting 2020-22 National Nominating Committee Chair Heather Claybrook delegates will be to elect the National Committee, please note the dates (Phi, University of Kansas) at Council. below for the upcoming election heatherclaybrook@hotmail.com At our 2018 National Convention, process timeline. legislation passed that shortens the Please remember, to be considered timeline of the election process. This a candidate for the National means submissions of recommendations Council, the National Nominating and the slating of National Council Committee requires the individual nominees will happen closer to to accept the nomination and then convention, as will the process for slating submit the potential candidate the National Nominating Committee. questionnaire (PCQ). The PCQ is like With the ability to communicate a job application and helps maintain and distribute materials electronically, consistency among candidates compressing the election process whether they are slated or petition timeline closer to convention will the slate. In addition, per policy, only reduce the organizational disruption of an individual who has submitted all this process, which includes potential the required materials requested by candidate issues and campaigning the NNC by the deadline is eligible to prohibited by the election policies. petition. Previously, the slate and supporting materials were distributed to the 2020-22 National delegates at least 120 days prior to 2020-22 National convention. In the event of petition(s), a Nominating Council Committee second distribution with the petitioner's or petitioners' information and the slated Window for recommendations opens January 6, 2020 December 15, 2019 candidates' information was sent to the Deadline to submit a recommendation March 6, 2020 February 15, 2020 delegates 90 days prior to convention. Deadline for an individual to submit March 23, 2020 March 1, 2020 Now, having the materials for slated materials to be considered a candidate *Interviews will be and petitioning candidates distributed conducted at the in a single communication, no later than discretion of the 30 days prior to the national convention, 2018-20 National provides a single view of all candidates. Nominating Committee from March This is intended to avoid any perception 24 April 10, 2020. that sending candidate materials in Slate announced separate distributions gives either slated By April 27, 2020 or petitioning candidates an unfair Petition deadline May 17, 2020 advantage. Materials sent to the voting delegates By May 27, 2020 The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 57 Business 2018-20 National Council Left to right: National Vice President and Secretary/ Treasurer Jennifer Daurora (Delta, Allegheny College) National Vice President Lynne Biggio Herndon (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama) National Vice President Jill Sabatino Lacy (Gamma Mu, Ball State University) National President Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) National Vice President Mikelle Holt Brady (Alpha, DePauw University) National Vice President Jari Askins (Psi, The University of Oklahoma) 2019-20 Foundation Board of Trustees Front row, left to right: Secretary Lindsay Ferrell Vise (Omicron, Baker University) Chair Mary Pat Lambke (Beta Epsilon, Michigan State University) National President Trustee Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) Back row, left to right: Trustee Kori Whitener Fellows (Alpha Phi, The University of Texas at Austin) National Vice President Trustee Mikelle Holt Brady (Alpha, DePauw University) Trustee Judy Kuergeleis Schmuck (Delta Chi, William Woods University) Trustee Anne Teaford-Cantor (Alpha Psi, UCLA) Trustee Kim Phillips (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) National Vice President Trustee Jill Sabatino Lacy (Gamma Mu, Ball State University) Not pictured: Treasurer Janis Hurter (Zeta Omicron, Vanderbilt University) 58 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Business O 2019-20 National Housing Corporation Board of Directors Front row, left to right: Director Molly Muething Ironmonger (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) President Cassie Gerhardt (Alpha Pi, University of North Dakota) Director Donna McGrath Klinge (Epsilon Kappa, California State University, Fullerton) Back row, left to right: Director Danielle Durocher (Iota Pi, Houston Baptist University) National Vice President Director Lynne Biggio Herndon (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama) Director Jennifer Crotty (Delta Mu, University of Massachusetts) Not pictured: Secretary/Treasurer Alice Snedeker (Epsilon Phi, Georgia Institute of Technology) 2019-20 Pearl Stone Partners Board of Managers Left to right: Manager Lynn Janetzky Bower (Epsilon Kappa, California State University, Fullerton) Manager Melissa Ford Taylor (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama) National President and Board Chair Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) Secretary/Treasurer Mari-jean Oswald Siehl (Alpha Omicron, The Ohio State University) Not pictured: Manager Diane Davis Murphy (Epsilon Psi, University of California, Irvine) Thank you to these sisters who volunteer on our national boards! The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 59 Business NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE ALPHA CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation serves to support the educational and philanthropic purposes of Alpha Chi Omega through effective fundraising and stewardship of financial resources. The Foundation Board of Trustees is given the Send Nominations To corporate authority and responsibility to strive to best achieve the Foundation's bcarson@alphchiomega.org mission. or Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters The Board of Trustees is comprised of a total of seven alumnae trustees and three National Attn: BOT Nominations Council trustees. All trustees serve with a primary governing focus of providing the strategic 5939 Castle Creek Parkway N. Dr. vision for the Foundation to achieve its mission. Their secondary and operational focus is on Indianapolis, IN 46250 fundraising in conjunction with the Foundation professional staff team. Alumnae trustees serve a three-year term. Dates to Remember TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: October 15, 2019 Understanding, supporting and consistently promoting the mission of the Alpha Chi Omega Nominations due Foundation September - November 2019 Enhancing the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation's public image Applications reviewed and Approving and assisting in the development and oversight of the current Enterprise Strategic candidates selected Plan Exercising fiduciary responsibility in the investment of, accounting for and acknowledgement December 2019 - July 2020 of all contributions as well as expenses Transition and onboarding Identifying prospective donors, trustees and volunteers for the Foundation August 1, 2020 Cultivating and soliciting donor prospects as assigned by the chief development officer Volunteer terms begin Participating in Foundation-sponsored fundraising events Maintaining strict confidentiality with donor information Making an unrestricted donation of a minimum of $1,000 to the Foundation for each fiscal year for the term of service and providing financial support for any campaigns NOMINATIONS Individuals interested in serving as an alumna trustee should submit their resume and letter of interest to Billi Carson, director of executive operations, at bcarson@alphachiomega.org or mail it to headquarters. Candidates are screened for their experience and expertise in the areas of fundraising, legal, finance and board governance, as well as matched to the current needs of the board. Diversity and inclusiveness are also key priorities. Nominations are reviewed and phone interviews are conducted by the Foundation nominating chair and trustees. All nominations are due October 15, 2019. For more information about our national leadership opportunities, select "Become a Volunteer" on the Alumnae page of the Alpha Chi Omega website. 60 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Business O Mary 'herstory'; however, I'd like to highlight President Angela Costley Harris some of our own Alpha Chi Omega (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) is our Past National Presidents who made current representative to the Council of Kacmarcik a significant impact within NPC and Delegates. Two additional women on the have inspired me personally to get Board of Directors have been appointed Baker Elected involved with this change. Thank you as part of the rotation through the 26 to Donna Chereck (Alpha Phi, The member organizations. The new NPC University of Texas at Austin), Julie structure was approved in October 2018. to NPC Board Burkhard (Beta Sigma, University of As a director, Baker will be responsible Georgia), Diane Blackwelder (Omicron, for establishing corporate policy, of Directors Baker University) and Ellen Vanden overseeing and securing resources, and Brink (Alpha, DePauw University) for monitoring organizational performances. encouraging and supporting change Baker began her service with the rest of within the largest women's organization the Board of Directors on July 1 and will For the first two years of the in our country." serve through June 2021. National Panhellenic Conference's new Baker was one of five women on the Baker adds, "I am excited and ready organizational structure and governance Board of Directors who were elected by to work hard while collaborating with model, Alpha Chi Omega sister Mary the Council of Delegates, which is made the other six directors, the NPC staff and Kacmarcik Baker will serve on the Board up of one delegate from each of the 26 hundreds of volunteers as we advance the of Directors. A Delta Mu (University of NPC member organizations. National sorority experience together." Massachusetts) initiate, Baker will serve alongside six Panhellenic women to set the strategic direction for the NPC and advance the sorority experience. Most recently, Baker volunteered as Alpha Chi Omega's NPC delegate. Before that, she served as a national vice president on the National Council, and as a trustee and chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees. She has also served as a Foundation Ambassador and a member of the Audit Committee and Investment Committee. "I am honored and humbled to be elected to the first Board of Directors for the National Panhellenic Conference The NPC Board of Directors under the new organizational structure Back row, left to right: NPC CEO Dani Weatherford (Delta Gamma, ex-officio), Laura Doerre and governance model," Baker says. (Kappa Alpha Theta), NPC Chairman Carole Jones (Alpha Omicron Pi), Mary Kacmarcik Baker "There are countless leaders from (Alpha Chi Omega), Cheri De Jong (Sigma Kappa). Front row, left to right: Malaea Seleski (Zeta the 26 NPC organizations who have Tau Alpha, appointed in rotation), Laura Sweet (Sigma Sigma Sigma), Rie Gerah Hoehner (Alpha led NPC to this historic point in our Gamma Delta, appointed in rotation) The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 61 AXO Connect ERSITY UNIVERSITY Bucknell Buckn UNIVERSITY UNIVERSI knell Bucknell UNIVERSITY Bucl Bucknel UNIVERSIT cknell cknell ERSITY center for prevention of abuse. Bucknell cknell 1 2 3 Bucknell UNIVERSITY AXO GOOD 4 5 collegiate notes 1 Theta Lambda 3 Eta 5 Delta Chi (Clemson University) (Bucknell University) (William Woods University) Molly McCabe (left), the chapter president Chapter President Mary Anne Click was Along with Professor of Visual Arts Terry for Theta Lambda, and Logan Young awarded the Bison Award for Excellence Martin, the Delta Chi chapter celebrated (right), the student body president for and the Bucknell University Chapter its hard work of achieving the top sorority Clemson University, met up with a fellow President of the Year Award for 2019. GPA on campus for the spring semester. Theta Lambda sister, Mandy Hays, who is the assistant vice president of campus life 4 Kappa Chi at the university. (Florida Gulf Coast University) Nineteen graduating seniors were 2 Zeta Eta welcomed into alumnae membership at (Bradley University) the Hall of Commitment ceremony hosted Sisters brightened up the Center for by Delta Pi Delta (South Gulf Coast, Prevention of Abuse in Peoria, Illinois by Florida). planting flowers. 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 Zeta Sigma 8 Delta Pi 10 Epsilon Zeta (Missouri State University) (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) (Auburn University) Chapter President Alyssa Kohrs visited the Leeah Caple took "seek the heights" to These Epsilon Zeta sisters brought their Taj Mahal in Agra, India. a new level during her study abroad Alpha Chi pride all the way to Stonehenge experience in Alicate, Spain. in England. 7 Epsilon Kappa (California State University, Fullerton) 9 Beta Omicron 11 Alpha Omicron Sisters volunteered with Camp Titan, an (Florida Southern College) (The Ohio State University) organization at CSUF that sends children A trip to the beach was just what these While interning in Dublin, Ireland from disadvantaged or low income Beta Omicron sisters needed. this summer, Caroline Bruns (left) and backgrounds to camp for free. Katherine Blauner took a trip to see Kilkenny Castle. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 63 AXQ Connect 1 2 3 4 alumnae notes 1 Gamma Delta 2 Gamma Psi Gamma 4 Gamma Xi Gamma (University of Denver) Alumna (Sacramento, California) (Lubbock, Texas) Darlene Stevenson (center) was installed The alumnae chapter hosted the Hall of The alumnae chapter welcomed sisters as president of the Greater Naples Area Commitment ceremony for the women from Gamma Rho (Texas Tech University) Panhellenic in May. She is a member of of the Epsilon Theta (California State into alumnae membership with the Hall Delta Pi Delta (South Gulf Coast, Florida). University, Sacramento) and Theta Pi of Commitment ceremony. They also (University of California, Davis) chapters. showcased the lifelong bonds of sisterhood They also celebrated sisters reaching their with a pinning ceremony for 25- and 10-, 25-, 50- and 60-year milestones. 50-year members. 3 Kappa Lambda (University of San Diego) Katelyn McCullough was surrounded by sisters at her spring wedding. 64 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre AXQ Connect alpha che omega 5 6 Wat 7 8 5 Beta Nu Beta 6 Gamma Theta Gamma 7 Eta Sigma Eta (Tucson, Arizona) (Los Angeles, California) (Upper Pinellas County, Florida) Along with their collegiate sisters from The chapter enjoyed a musical evening, The alumnae chapter attended the Beta Lambda (University of Arizona), learning Alpha Chi Omega songs and Clearwater Alumnae Panhellenic's annual the alumnae sisters attended the annual hearing from Kelley Jakle, a recording awards brunch, where they celebrated Mother of the Year Luncheon benefitting artist and actress in the Pitch Perfect collegiate scholarship recipient Katlyn the Emerge! Center Against Domestic movies, who is a Kappa Alpha Theta Crandall (center, Gamma Iota, University Violence. alumna. of Florida). 8 Kappa Sigma Kappa (Little Rock, Arkansas) The chapter visited the Arkansas Art Center to see the annual Delta Exhibition, showcasing contemporary art of the American South, and had lunch at the Watercolor restaurant. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 65 D AXQ Connect 9 10 11 12 9 Alpha (DePauw University) Alumna 10 Beta Beta 12 Zeta Sigma At DePauw's alumni reunion weekend, (Indianapolis, Indiana) (Missouri State University) Alumnae Rachel Hanebutt (Alpha) snapped this The alumnae chapter kicked off the year These young alumnae celebrated their first photo of Betsy Clark Swank (Alpha) with a tour and tasting at Mallow Run alumnae weekend since graduation at the posing with a photo of her ancestor Olive Winery. The sisters enjoyed listening to chapter house in April. Burnett Clark, one of Alpha Chi Omega's music and learning about Indiana wine seven Founders. while planning for the upcoming year. 11 Omicron Phi Omicron (Zeta Pi Alumnae) These alumnae chapter sisters, who were all founding members of the Zeta Pi chapter, enjoyed homecoming at Arizona State University. AXO Connect O AXQ 13 14 15 13 Sigma Sigma 15 Indiana and Florida Sisters 16 Alpha Gamma Alpha (St. Louis, Missouri) These sisters from the Midwest to the (Atlanta, Georgia) The end of May marked the installation South share their Alpha Chi pride. (Left The alumnae chapter enjoyed a wine event of officers for the Sigma Sigma alumnae to right) collegian Jeni Bair (Kappa Chi, as they raised funds for the Alpha Chi chapter. Sisters recited the Bond of Florida Gulf Coast University), alumna Omega Foundation. Alpha Chi Omega and sang the Grace Chella Heaton Gonsalves (Gamma Mu, before the meal at the annual salad and Ball State University), alumna Joyce dessert luncheon. Heaton Carmichael (Gamma Mu) and alumna Emma Carmichael (Kappa 14 Alpha Epsilon Alpha Omega, Indiana University-Purdue (Washington, D.C.) University Indianapolis). No matter the fact that they came from three different chapters, these women celebrate sisterhood as alumnae members of Alpha Epsilon Alpha. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 67 AXQ Connect 18 AXQ 17 19 17 75-Year Pin The Mu Mu (Kansas City, Missouri) 18 75-Year Pin chapter presented the 75-year milestone Dorothy Giles Dyer (right, Alpha, DePauw 19 75-Year Pin pin to Shirley Connelly (front, Omicron, University) received her 75-year pin At Gamma Psi Gamma (Sacramento, Baker University) in April. Connelly was from Jane Sotak (Alpha Omicron, The California) alumnae chapter's annual surprised by the ceremony and enjoyed Ohio State University) on behalf of the summer BBQ event, Esther Franklin having her daughter and son present to Alpha lota Alpha (Columbus, Ohio) (front, third from left, Beta Nu, University celebrate. alumnae chapter. of Utah) received her 75-year pin. 68 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre AXQ DID 1 reunions 1 Alpha 2 Zeta Lambda (DePauw University) Alumnae (University of Virginia) To celebrate their 35th reunion, this To honor a friendship growing for more group of sisters traveled back to their than half their lives, sisters from the 2001 alma mater of DePauw University. member class traveled across the country for a series of reunions, including Dallas, Texas, and Charlottesville, Virginia, where they visited the chapter house (pictured here). The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 69 1 2 3 accelades 1 Beta Sigma 2 Delta Rho 3 Beta Rho (University of Georgia) Alumna (University of Arkansas) Alumna (American University) Alumna Past National President Julie Cain Polly Abbott Bakker published her first Sherry Lee Mueller (right) received the Burkhard (left) was recognized as book, A Year in the Life of a Southern 2019 Centennial Medal from the Institute Woman of the Year by the Atlanta Girl, which contains life lessons and of International Education for her Alumnae Panhellenic Association for stories about pioneer life as told by her leadership and service in international her outstanding service and Panhellenic grandmothers. Bakker is a member education. She has also created the involvement. Sisters from Alpha Gamma of Kappa Sigma Kappa (Little Rock, Sherry Lee Mueller Scholarship for Alpha (Atlanta, Georgia) were there Arkansas). graduates of American University's to celebrate her and enjoy the annual School of International Service, where scholarship luncheon. she received her education. 70 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre AXO Connect 4 5 6 4 Zeta Sigma 5 Alpha Psi 6 Alpha Omicron (Missouri State University) Alumna (UCLA) Alumna (The Ohio State University) Alumna At the Arkansas governor's mansion in Christine MacLaughlin was named to Katie Sharp launched her vintage May, Whitney Reuschling (pictured with the UCLA Alumni Association Board kimono company, Wabi Sabi Threads. her daughter) received the George C. of Directors for 2019-21. She is chief While living in Japan, Sharp learned Douthit Scholarship from the University marketing officer and vice president of about Japanese culture and started her of Arkansas at Little Rock College of IBM Global Financing. company to provide genuine kimonos Social Sciences and Communications. (some over 100 years old) to consumers; With this award, she will spend the the company donates 10% of each 2019-20 academic year researching and month's sales to a woman-focused cause. writing about rural Arkansas education, Sharp also launched her podcast "Flawed healthcare, energy and justice for and Fearless" to build a community of Arkansas Public Media. women who embrace "Wabi Sabi," a Japanese term for embracing imperfect beauty. The Lyre Il alphachiomega.org 71 In Memoriam Alpha Gamma (The University of New Betty Sweet Desvergers, 1946, April 2013 Reported to headquarters between Mexico) Bertha Veith Goodell, 1935, January 1995 May 1 and July 31. 2019 Patsy Briggs McGill, 1950, November 2018 Jane Boyd Gorder, 1940, December 2014 Name, Initiation Year, Month and Year of Death Mildred A. Greene, 1929, October 2013 Alpha Delta (University of Cincinnati) Aleyne Clayton Haines, 1936, August 1963 Marion Ewing Apgar, 1943, July 2019 Lou Hurst Halstead, 1965, January 2018 Beta (Albion College) Carol Roettger Bruestle, 1945, June 2018 Marie Spurlock Harmon, 1935, January 2002 Susan Marie Wood, 1977, May 2019 Marilyn Lease Shaw, 1944, July 2019 Doris Wells Johnson, 1942, November 2001 Martha Guenther Williams, 1936, April 2014 Judith Yavornik Kickliter, 1958, May 2005 Gamma (Northwestern University) Marylila Bibb Kilpatrick, 1940, July 1983 Georgie Anne Geyer, 1953, May 2019 Alpha Epsilon (University of Pennsylvania) Helen Hatch Landsberger, 1936, September 2012 Beverly Baughman Olandt, 1950, May 2019 Betty Hopkins Saner, 1948, July 2019 Ellis Dunsford Leavitt, 1938, March 2006 Marjory Potter Linton, 1945, September 2014 Epsilon (University of Southern California) Alpha Zeta (Washington University in Saint Barbara Vaughan Long, 1947, April 2013 Joy Miller Woodard, 1942, April 2019 Louis) Cora Cheney Partridge, 1935, February 1999 Suzanne Sumner, 1946, October 2013 Georgia McManus Johnson, 1953, May 2019 Harriett Lawrence Reid, 1934, February 1998 Eleanor Bard Rogers, 1932, August 2009 Eta (Bucknell University) Alpha Kappa (University of Oregon) Muriel Humphrey Stevens, 1940, April 1999 Barbara Paulison Byerly, 1951, May 2019 Mary Kelly Driscoll, 1951, June 2019 Margaret Skagseth Sudlow, 1938, January 1995 Maidee Tabeling Thompson, 1940, March 2002 Theta (University of Michigan) Alpha Lambda (University of Minnesota) Paulette Blank Wright, 1945, January 2009 Jane Gordon Glomstead, 1946, May 2019 Mary Wallace Burwell, 1938, November 2012 Wanda Mathias Zamka, 1943, May 2019 Beta Kappa (University of Wyoming) Alpha Mu (Indiana University) Priscilla McKinney Dunnum, 1940, March 2019 lota (University of Illinois at Urbana- Penny Newbern Conley, 1957, June 2019 Champaign) Lucy Emry Hack, 1950, November 2016 Beta Lambda (University of Arizona) Christine Helen Johnston, 1986, May 2019 Nancy Byrd Mitchell, 1947, April 2019 Marylin Haskin Windes, 1946, January 2019 Teddy Winckelbach Orr, 1959, April 2019 Kappa (University of Wisconsin) Beta Mu (Pennsylvania State University) Carla Cae Allenstein, 1974, May 2019 Alpha Omicron (The Ohio State University) Martha Rinard Musselman, 1936, July 2019 Aleen Anderson Plater, 1935, July 2019 Catherine Beucler Johnson, 1947, May 2019 Beta Xi (Utah State University) Nu (University of Colorado Boulder) Alpha Pi (University of North Dakota) Carol Loosli Jensen, 1957, March 2019 Barbara Bowman Howard, 1957, September Lisa Beltz Burger, 2005, July 2019 2017 Beta Phi (Bowling Green State University) Alpha Rho (University of Idaho) Amy Reynolds MacRitchie, 1977, June 2019 Omicron (Baker University) Margaret Anderson Hopkins, 1946, June 2018 Estelle Kintigh Miller, 1938, June 2019 Arloine Schmidt Howard, 1941, May 2019 Beta Omega (The University of Toledo) Claudia Mowery Trombla, 1953, June 2019 Pi (University of California, Berkeley) Alpha Sigma (Ohio Wesleyan University) Andrea Davidson Christiansen, 1964, June 2019 Marsha Strong Carow, 1961, May 2019 Gamma Epsilon (Oklahoma State University) Katharine Hyde Irwin, 1945, May 2019 Nancy Jacobi Littleson, 1951, May 2019 Lisa Boatright Brown, 1990, September 2017 Betty Wells Hatheway, 1952, June 2019 Rho (University of Washington) Alpha Chi (Butler University) Eleanor Marie Land, 1958, July 2019 Helen Boyd Peck, 1961, April 2019 Rosanne Linville Jones, 1961, September 2018 Barbara Meyer Turner, 1947, May 2019 Chi (Oregon State University) Beta Epsilon (Michigan State University) Gamma Zeta (Kansas State University) Donna Moore Barber, 1965, November 2018 Idella Louise Chino, 1947, May 2019 Jacquelyn True Bauer, 1954, June 2019 Doris Turner Guerin, 1942, October 2018 Winnie Clark Sayre, 1953, September 2018 Daphne Treadwell Schetky, 1946, April 2019 Beta Zeta (Whitman College) Margaret Burr McDonald, 1947, May 2019 Gamma lota (University of Florida) Psi (The University of Oklahoma) Janice Cooke Riebe, 1950, June 2019 Frances Gaines, 1946, May 2019 Beta Eta (Florida State University) Roberta Warren Abstein, 1958, June 2019 Gamma Xi (Western Michigan University) Omega (Washington State University) Charlotte Veith Beckley, 1936, January 1945 Kim Clark Braun, 1975, May 2019 Cheryl Sue Foulon, 1973, November 2018 Gloria Wells Broadfoot, 1945, January 2019 Geraldine Albritton Brock, 1937, January 1968 Gamma Omicron (Marshall University) Alpha Beta (Purdue University) Kimberly Winter Cass, 1990, July 2019 Sue Lambert Allen, 1980, June 2019 Dorothy Slemmons Rogers, 1946, May 2019 Mary Allen Christ, 1943, February 2010 Joan Carrell Smeltzer, 1947, June 2019 Ruth Riddle Cleveland, 1936, February 1973 Gamma Psi (Wichita State University) Kathrine Kyle Clewis, 1936, October 1998 Beverly Sullivan Todd, 1958, August 2017 Dorothy Crews, 1936, March 1999 Pamela Doud Delaney, 1962, May 2019 72 Fall 2019 Il The Lyre Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive U.S. Postage Indianapolis IN 46250-4343 PAID Bolingbrook, IL Permit N. 467 alphachiomega.org 2 Alpha Chi Omega FOUNDATION " Philanthropy is very important to my chapter. It gives us an opportunity to be more than just another student organization. Through the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, we're able to impact the lives of so many people. Supporting the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation is just as important as supporting our local philanthropy because it allows us to pay it forward to the sisterhood that has provided us with lifelong friendships and has given us numerous opportunities to develop into real, strong women. " - Tess Elfred (Kappa Chi, Florida Gulf Coast University) Pay it forward with a gift to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. give.alphachiomega.org/LYRE You are Alpha Chi Omega.