Samantha Bliss Mullin (Theta Tau-Rensselaer) Boston, Massachusetts
Did you know any of the other members who attended the dinner before that night? SM: I hadn't met anyone before, despite thinking there may be a chance I would see someone I knew since graduates of my alma mater Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute often move to Boston for jobs after graduating. What motivated you to be a host this year? SM: Boston has a lot of surrounding coastal towns that make up the greater Boston area, and often the 'North Shore' folks can be quite separate from the 'South Shore' because it can be a hassle to make it through the city, especially around dinner time and rush hour. Last year's event was downtown on the north side of the city, so I proposed that this year our event could be held on the south side of the city where I live to see a fresh set of faces.
Samantha attended one of Alpha Phi’s inaugural Dinner with 10 Sisters last year and enjoyed it so much that she decided to host a dinner this year! Get to know her below: What motivated you to attend last year’s Dinner with 10 Sisters? Samantha Bliss Mullin: I moved to Boston in January of 2022 and had been looking for ways to make new friends and stay connected with Alpha Phi. I had previously lived in Austin, Texas, before my move to Boston for a work opportunity, and I was involved in the Austin Alpha Phi Alumnae Community and served as its president for four years while I lived there. The Dinner with 10 Sisters seemed like a great way to connect
with other Alpha Phis in a city where the alumnae community wasn't as active at the time.
What do you have planned for that evening?
What was that event like? SM: We met at a restaurant downtown that had a table
SM: Well, the exact location is still a surprise! But we will be meeting at a restaurant with an intimate, private dining room that fits just 10 and we will have a prix fixe menu with selections to suit a range of preferences. I am looking forward to getting to know each of the women who participates, to hear where she lives in the city, what she spends her time doing and how Alpha Phi has impacted her life as a collegian and beyond. What would you say to other alumnae members who are considering attending this event? SM: If you are on the fence deciding whether to join us, just know that this is a no-pressure opportunity to connect with fellow sisters. We understand that life is busy, and while some may be actively looking for a way to get more involved or volunteer with Alpha Phi, others may only be looking for a night away from the regular rhythm of life to reminisce on past Alpha Phi experiences over a wonderful meal, and that's OK too!
prepared for us and a set menu with several
options to choose from. I remember that we had quite a few appetizers to share and a main course that we could select for ourselves. We were each given a branded cup and a few other gifts with the Dinner with 10 Sisters logo on them, which made the dinner seem even
more like an event. I got to meet several other alumnae who were from all over the Boston area and from many different collegiate chapters.
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