International President Kate Halfon (Eta Delta-CSU East Bay)
I will never forget the first time I walked into our Executive Office at 1930 Sherman Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. It was July 1994, and I was a brand-new educational leadership consultant (ELC) just beginning to understand that the world of Alpha Phi was much bigger than I realized. When I walked into our Heritage Room and saw badges that were from our Founders and some of our earliest members, I got chills. That office was where I received my ELC training. It’s where I attended various meetings and trainings (sometimes with my children in tow) and where I voted as a board member to move the office to a new location to accommodate our growth. The decision to move was the right one, yet it was still hard to say goodbye to a place that held so many special memories. Now, I am thrilled to call Denver our new home. The Executive Office space meets our needs and has exceeded my expectations. It provides a place for our staff to work; our volunteers and consultants to receive training; the Fraternity, Foundation and 1872 Properties boards to meet; sleeping accommodations for 32; and a space to preserve and share our treasured history. Alpha Phi’s history is not displayed in one room like a museum; rather, it is incorporated into every room of the building, making the entire office a museum. This is a space for which all Alpha Phis can be proud. If you are ever in the Denver area, make sure to plan a visit.
While you’re adding Alpha Phi stops to your calendar, join us June 17-21, 2026, at The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona, for our 75th biennial Convention. Convention is a great time to connect with old friends and meet new ones. Alpha Phis gather from across the globe to conduct fraternity business, receive thoughtful training, celebrate our sisterhood and have fun. My first Convention was in 1994 as a recent graduate. I met so many Alpha Phis and left feeling inspired by each of them. It was the start of my volunteer journey. Now, I have been to 11 Conventions, and every time, I feel closer to our sisters and a strengthened bond of sisterhood. I encourage you to discuss attending Convention with your Alpha Phi friends and plan a sisters’ reunion at the beautiful La Paloma resort in June. It will be a fantastic time to create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
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 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 Elizabeth MeLampy Keri Miller Van Acker Ex-officio: Laura Malley-Schmitt, Council of Delegates Ex-officio: Renee Smith Zimmerman Zainer, Executive Director
Foundation Office Executive Director: Linda Schnetzer 1985 S. Josephine Street Denver, Colorado 80210 (847) 475-4532
info@alphaphifoundation.org www.alphaphifoundation.org National Panhellenic Conference
1985 S. Josephine Street Denver, Colorado 80210 (847) 475-0663 fraternity@alphaphi.org www.alphaphi.org
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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