International President Kate Halfon (Eta Delta-CSU East Bay)
In late June, members from all over the world gathered in beautiful (and hot!) Rancho Mirage, California, for Alpha Phi’s 74th Biennial Convention. We had the opportunity to celebrate all of Alpha Phi’s success in the past biennium, reaffirm our commitment to one another and emphasize that the possibilities for our collegiate and alumnae members are Limitless . Convention is always a critical time to accomplish the vital work of our beloved Fraternity, as well as to celebrate the amazing contributions our collegiate chapters and alumnae members make to their schools, community and Alpha Phi. New programs were presented, including Experience Alpha Phi and Narcan training thanks to our amazing partner, the Alpha Phi Foundation. During Convention business sessions, we shared the State of the Fraternity, the strategic plans of the Fraternity, the Foundation and 1872 Properties, voted on proposed constitutional changes, elected the 2024-2026 International Executive Board (IEB) and elected three members of the Committee on Leadership. We celebrated the impact of the Red Dress events on our chapters at the Foundation dinner which included a lively paddle raise to support community grants. We honored some amazing Alpha Phis at our Women of Achievement luncheon and had an inspiring panel discussion with several of them. We also welcomed nine new women into Alpha Phi during Court of Ivy and alumnae initiation, including one of my sisters, which was
such a special moment for me. All nine women are incredible, and we are proud to call them sisters. We remembered all members who have entered the Silent Chapter in a moving Service of Remembrance. We showered our first Alpha Phi astronaut — Amanda Nguyen (Iota Tau-Harvard) — with love and support as she prepares to embark on an incredible journey to space next year. We closed out the weekend with our always beautiful Candlelight Banquet, where outstanding chapter awards were presented and the IEB was installed. It was a time to reaffirm our love and commitment to Alpha Phi, gather with old friends and make new friends. I am excited for what the future holds for Alpha Phi, and I hope you are too. If you have never attended Convention, I encourage you to gather some friends and come to Tucson in 2026. You will be glad you did.
Loyally,
Kate Halfon (Eta Delta-CSU East Bay) International President
Ex-officio: Rebecca Andrew Zanatta, Foundation Chair Foundation Directors Rebecca Andrew Zanatta, Chair Janelle Del Carlo, Vice Chair, Development Jackee Schools, Vice Chair, Funding Priorities Claire Costin, Treasurer Shana Goss Smith, Secretary Barbara Chappell Tingley, Assistant Treasurer Janis Coughlin-Piester, Assistant Secretary
Linda Schnetzer Interim Executive Director Ex-officio: Kathleen (Kate) Boyle Halfon, International President Executive Office Executive Director: Renee Smith Zimmerman Zainer
International Executive Board Kate Boyle Halfon International President Billie Coskey Battiato Dawn Kreisel Bauer Karen Bloch Bavender Christen Bamford Shelton Flamm Jenny Concepción Hansen
Foundation Office Interim Executive Director: Linda Schnetzer 1985 S. Josephine Street Denver, Colorado 80210 (847) 475-4532
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Elizabeth MeLampy Keri Miller Van Acker Ex-officio: Laura Malley-Schmitt, Council of Delegates Ex-officio: Renee Zimmerman Zainer, Executive Director
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Council of Delegates: Laura Malley-Schmitt Chief Panhellenic Officer: Linda Long Boland Alternate Delegate: Laura Lynn Davidson Ellett
Susan McNeice Sheryl Barden Dara Goldsmith Jennifer Johnston
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