Issue No. 1, 2024 Quarterly Magazine

What has "This Bid" given you?

“I was so nervous to accept my bid, unsure of what lie ahead… it was by far one of THE BEST decisions I ever made! Lifelong friends who have been in my wedding, a sister held my hand and comforted me as my father died and we have traveled together. Alpha Phi also taught me time management, leadership skills and truly brought me out of my shell when I was a collegian. I wouldn’t be who I am today if I hadn’t joined Alpha Phi. Sisters are friends forever!” – Jennifer Brothers (Beta Omega-Kent State)

“I wanted to be part of a group of women with like ideals, but who also accepted being different. I loved [the] diversity in my chapter and admired the leaders I saw.” – Mo Newingham Petersen (Eta Delta-CSU East Bay)

“This Bid gave me the deepest form of connection and loyalty […] It provided me a network of women I know I share a mutual experience with and can immediately feel comfortable [with]. It gave me my bridesmaids and lifetime friends. As an advisor, it continues to give me a deeper and more loyal passion for this amazing organization as I see active members grow and develop over their four years […] This organization has given me everything and more!” – Ariane Jae Arensdorf (Delta Xi-Nebraska Kearney)

“It gave me the opportunity to gain leadership skills!” – Linda Funk (Gamma Sigma- Wisconsin Stout)

“Receiving that bid introduced me to a sisterhood of girls that became my lifelong friends over 50 years ago.” – Marilyn Sanders (Delta Alpha-East Carolina)

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