January 2001 Newsletter

Phis and Food

Here is an opportunity to meet the special people in your sisters’ lives! We are having a wine tasting at Chateau Pomije on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $25 per person and includes appetizers as well as an array of wines. The restaurant is open to the public, so you will pay as you enter.

Those who are planning to attend should contact Katie Meyer at meyerkate@aol.com by Monday, February 12.

Downtown Lunch Group

Our next lunch will be at Redfish Restaurant (700 Race St.) at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 22. It’s a great way to take a break from work. RSVP by e-mailing Sandi Straetker at sstraet@danpinger.com before Monday, February 19.

Panhel Update

Christina Dennin is planning this year’s Panhel fund raiser. An indoor miniature golf outing will be held on Saturday, March 31 at the Eastgate Family Fun Center. Friends and family are welcome.

Each group will be putting together a basket with their mascot and colors. You can purchase items or make a small contribution, and Christina will find items on your behalf. For additional information or to contribute, e-mail Christina at dennincr@voyager.net

Spring Event

Mark in your calendars, Saturday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m. We will be spending some time enjoying lunch at River Downs. More information will be in the next newsletter.

Volunteer Opportunity!

We will be gathering at the American Heart Association's office to put together the runners’ bags for Mini Marathon on Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. If you can attend, please contact Katie Meyer at meyerkate@aol.com by Friday, February 16.

Fight Heart Disease... One Step at a Time

The American Heart Association will be having their Annual Heartwalk as part of Mini Marathon Weekend. The walk is on Saturday, March 25, and we are working to put together a team.

Heart Disease is the number one killer in the United States, and we want to get as many members with their friends and family as we can to fight this horrible disease affecting all our lives. Katie Meyer is our team leader, and contact her at meyerkate@aol.com to receive registration materials.

Thank You to Susan Barrick!

Many of you had the opportunity to meet Susan Barrick, Alpha Phi Foundation Board Member, during our Founders’ Day Luncheon. Since the luncheon, she has made a contribution to Foundation in honor of our chapter. We have expressed our thanks to her for the kind gesture and are excited by her generosity.

Regional Conference

As you may know, we are a part of the Upper Midwest Region of Alpha Phi, and our regional conference will be held February 9-11 in Cleveland. Our thanks to Kate O’Hara who will be representing us. She will be learning about new programming and fund raising ideas as well as sharing information on our more successful programs.

Heart Ball 2001

This year's American Heart Association's Heart Ball will be on Saturday, February 17 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. It's a fun filled evening of dinner and dancing with a large, diverse silent auction and some live auction items, too.

The theme is "Doo Wop" complete with 1950's classic cars, period food and entertainment. This event raised over $250,000 last year for cardiac research.

Tickets are $175 each, and $115 of that is tax deductible. Contact Carol Glotfelter, Mary Ellen Trunick or Melissa Cox if you need additional information or would like to attend!

Silent Chapter

Some of you may already know of the passing of Linda Morse Schmaltz in October. She was a graduate of DePauw University and an active member of our chapter in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Our sympathies and prayers are with her family.

Gamma Nu Initiation

Initiation holds fond memories for all of us, and we can renew our vows at Gamma Nu’s Initiation on Saturday, February 24 at the Western Lodge in Oxford at 8:30 a.m. Please RSVP by contacting Carol Glotfelter at glotfelter@fuse.net by Wednesday, February 21.

Ivy Connection Update

In the past few months, the Ivy Connection has enjoyed trips to visit the Gamma Nu chapter. One of the most fun was in November when we shared fond memories and advice with New Member Class.

Our upcoming events include dinner at TGI Friday's by the Kenwood Mall on Thursday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. It will be a good chance to relax with good friends and good food.

Join us for Senior Ceremony at Gamma Nu on Wednesday, April 25, and welcome our new alumnae to life after college. We will meet at the Wendy's on Colerain Avenue and 275 at 4:30 p.m. If you cannot make this early time, please feel free to join us in Miami when you can make it.

Dinner and a movie anyone? Meet us at the food court at the Kenwood Mall on Wednesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. and spend time catching up with Phis before we watch a movie. Then on August 15 at 5:30 p.m., we will be returning to the Party in the Park - a cool way to spend a summer evening.

The Ivy Connection is a group aimed at the interests of sisters who graduated in the past ten years. However, we enjoy having all area alumnae join us. If you have any questions, you can contact Kate O'Hara at oharake@yahoo.com or Erin Messersmith at erin.messersmith@uc.edu.

November Fund Raiser

Eight sisters’ homes got more beautiful, and our checking account got $200 richer after a Candle Party at Katie Meyer’s home on November 13. This money will help pay for Regional Conference as well as help save money for future needs.

Holiday Gathering

The holiday season is full of tradition, and this year we were able to continue an Alpha Phi tradition thanks to Erin Messersmith opening her home for our annual Holiday Gathering on December 7. Fourteen sisters gathered together to talk, share holiday memories, eat and exchange ornaments and cookies.

Recruitment Pep Talk!

Rush, now called Recruitment, is a time of sisterhood, songs and stress. We went to Gamma Nu to show our support and provide lunch on January 6. A record 10 alumnae members were able to attend and share some of our favorite memories of this special time in our Phi life.

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