International President Kate Halfon (Eta Delta-CSU East Bay)
Fall is such a special time in Alpha Phi. Most of our chapters are recruiting and bringing more women into our sisterhood, the excitement of a new school year brings new opportunities for growth and learning, and school spirit runs strong with club fairs and college football. This fall is extra special as we reopen our Executive Office in our new headquarters building in Denver. The IEB voted to move the office in 2021 and the building in Evanston was sold in November of 2022. Since then, we have operated without a dedicated space. The new office was unveiled with a ribbon cutting ceremony in October. The board and staff are all excited for this project to be complete and to have a place for meeting and sharing our rich history. The office is a multiuse space with the Fraternity, the Foundation and our Iota Xi chapter at the University of Denver sharing the building. There will be museum spaces throughout the building and various spaces for leadership training, staff collaboration, private meeting spaces, eating and sleeping. History played a big part in much of the design of this new office space, and we continue to work with HistoryIT to make sure our history is preserved. Every member can help with this endeavor by contributing to the digital museums so that future generations can know and understand the Alpha Phi that you experienced. Learn more in our Iconic segment. Our cover story highlights our amazing sister, Mandy Stein, and the important work she and her organization, Neema International, are doing in Tanzania. Their focus on educating
children holistically starting at an early age helps change the trajectory of their lives. Their unique bottom-up approach allows the communities they work with to act as their own agents of change making sure the specific needs of the community are met. In Being Well, we share the science behind the power of strong female friendships. I know my life has changed, and I imagine many of yours by some amazing women I met when I joined Alpha Phi and then over my years of volunteering. You can also enhance your leadership skills with some of our leadership development opportunities. These programs are only possible due to the generous support of our Alpha Phi Foundation donors who believe in developing leaders. If you have never made a donation to the Alpha Phi Foundation, I encourage you to do so today. Any gift is appreciated, and you can be proud to say you helped women become empowered leaders. As we head into the holiday season you can check out some great gifting ideas. I wish you all a meaningful holiday season surrounded by what is important to you.
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 Acting 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 Acting Executive Director: Linda Schnetzer 1985 S. Josephine Street Denver, Colorado 80210 (847) 475-4532
info@alphaphifoundation.org www.alphaphifoundation.org National Panhellenic Conference
Elizabeth MeLampy Keri Miller Van Acker Ex-officio: Laura Malley-Schmitt, Council of Delegates Ex-officio: Renee Zimmerman Zainer, Executive Director
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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