Elections

The Delta Eta chapter of Alpha Phi recently held their annual elections. Congratulations to all the ladies on their new positions.

Executive Board:
President - Crystal Cieslak

VP Program Development - Megan Kipp

VP Chapter Operations - Sara Smither

VP Recruitment - Barabra Trotter

VP Marketing - Paige Groomes

Director of Finance- Lindsey Day

Director of Administration- Jackie Gatchell

Director of Scholarship - Taylor Haber

Director of Chapter Events - Sam DeBerry

Director of Member Education - Delaney Andrews

Director of Member Devlopment - Amanda Lambert

Chaplin - Katelyn Johnson

MAP - Cailtin Lake

Panhel Delegate - Renae Blough

Director of Philanthropy - Danielle Prelipp

Director of Alumni Relations - Emily Freiss

Recording Secretary - Tara Trombley

House Manager - Hannah Long

Homecoming!

I just wanted to thank everyone who stopped by for our open house. We had a much better turn out than expected. We had 31 Alumni stop by on Saturday! It was really nice to meet everyone and we appreciate the support you showed for our chapter!
We have the Red Dress Gala Coming up very soon and the invites are going out soooner! So I need to make sure I have updated inforamtion from everyone so we can send out invites. Our records are pretty old, so if you have updated information or you just want to make sure you are on this list let me know ASAP ccieslak@adrian.edu. Thanks Ladies!
AOE
Crystal

Pref & Bid Day Photos

Preference Party, Friday Sept 12, 2009

Bid Day -- Cheering

Our traditional APhi!
Our newest Phi's!
Our new Phi's with our Alumnae
(and little dipper Chloe)

Recruitment Success!!

We had a very successful recruitment this year!! Yesterday we welcomed 15 new members to Alpha Phi!

Our new members are:
Delaney Andrews
Megan Aycock
Jamie Besier
Renae Blough
Emma Brooks (Legacy -- sister to Leeann Brooks McMichael)
Brittany "Louix" Clark
Samantha DeBerry
Taylor Haber
Missy LeRolland
Hannah Long
Stephanie Muranyi
Kayla Royal
Tara Trombley
Courtney Walsh
Mary Withrow

I would like to thank our amazing Alumnae who were able to attend Preference Party and Bid Day this weekend. Without your help and support, this would not have been possible! So thank you to: Andrea Robison, Bethany Camarati, Suzi Walden Richards, Alyssa Paul, Leeann Brooks McMichael, Katie Gatchell, Laura McLemore, and Ashley Starkey!

Photos coming soon!!

Recruitment

Recruitment starts tonight!! Hope to have a fabulous update for all of you on Sunday or Monday about all our new Phi-abulous new sisters!

If you are planning on attending Preference Party this Sat. Sept 12, please contact Crystal at ccieslak@adrian.edu and let her know. Please arrive no later than 5:30 PM, and wear black pants/shirt (to distinguish you from actives).

HOMECOMING

Hi Lovely Phi's!

Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend. Homecoming is just around the corner -- only a little over 2 weeks away!!

We are planning an Open House from 12-2 and 4-5 on Sat. Sept 26. The Open House will consist of a potluck prepared by the active members, slide shows, elongated family trees, and tours of the updated parts of complex. We hope to see all of you there and more information will be coming in the future! So keep an eye out for a newsletter from our Alumni Director.

Also at 3 PM is the Homecoming Parade. Please come support Alpha Phi! We will have a float that we will be decorating all that week. Please feel free to walk with us or to cheer from the sidelines along Madison St. and Michigan St. The Parade starts at the old Country Market parking lot (where Little Cesears is!)

Hope to see you all there!

AOE!

Summer Update

Hello lovely Phis! Hope you all are enjoying your summer. Obviously, since school is out of session for the summer it has been pretty quiet around campus. However, many of our Phis have been busy planning for what looks like a busy September.

Recruitment will take place the second week of September, and then followed by Adrian College's Homecoming Sept 24-26. I know our Vice President of Rectruitment is working hard with her party chairs planning for an amazing recruitment week. Also our Director of Alumnae Relations is organizing an Open House for alumnae at Homecoming. So check back here in early fall for details on what is being planned! We hope many of our amazing alumnae can stop by for a visit!!

Til then, have a safe and joyous summer!!

Phi love - Janet

Congratulations Graduates!

Our 16 amazing seniors graduated on Sunday, May 3rd. They will be terribly missed, but we wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors and hope they remain active alumnae. Congratulations Ladies!!


2008 Alpha Phi President, Katie Gatchell receives her diploma from AC President Jeffrey Docking.

Erin VanDerworp, Lisa Veit and Suzi Walden

All our lovely ladies (except Miss Rachel Jones!)
Back row: Holli Gabri, Lindsay McNicholas, Suzi Walden, Allyssa Paul, Kate Fassett, Nicole Callahan, Katie Gatchell, Danielle Eberstein, Ashley Starkey, Sarah Wollet, Jennifer Hostetter
Front row: Lisa Veit, Erin VanDerworp, Andrea Fickenscher, Leeann McMichael

Their "phi-abulous" caps!

I caught up with Rachel later in the Caine Student Center.

Car Wash Fundraiser

Alpha Phi Car Wash (All proceeds go to the Scott family)
Date: Monday, April 27, 2009
Time: 12 - 4 PM
Where: Midas (corner of M52 and Beecher)

During Greek Week, all of the greek organizations participated in a philanthropy project. This year the recipient is the Scott Family, who’s house burned down at 1155 Michigan Ave. These are neighbors of both Theta Chi and SAE. Theta Chi and their Alumni have raised $400.00. And SAE was able to raise over $700.00 in less than an hour at their auction for this family! This brings the grand total for the week to over $1,150!! This does not include the donations Greek Life coordinator, Lindsay Tuttle has received in her office. Donations thus far include 2 tv’s, a microwave, monetary donations, blankets, food, toiletry items, etc.

Adrian College Greek Chapter of the Year!!

That's right! Alpha Phi was Adrian's greek chapter of the year (again!!) We raised over $4000 through our philanthropy events (around 50% of the total raised by all greek organizations on campus).

We also won the following awards:

• Chapter Philanthropy Award -- for our 3 awesome philanthropy events (Red Dress Gala, Mr. Alpha Phi and Move Your Phi't)
• Outstanding Campus Leadership and Involvement Award -- for all our amazing ladies who are involved in numerous organizations and sports teams on campus.
• Greek Woman of the Year – Senior Kate Fassett won for her amazing hard work as a Rho Gamma last fall and as the Greek Life intern this semester! Snaps to Kate!

The Greek Life Awards were held Thursday April 16. Other Greek Awards were as follows:
Interfraternity Council Book Voucher Award – Ryan Chalou (ATO)
Michael Kelly Thompson Award – Neal Mossing (Theta Chi)
Chapter Community Service Award – Phi Kappa Sigma
Chapter Improvement Award – Phi Kappa Sigma
Greek House Manager of the Semester – Ryan Chalou (ATO) & Jillian Brown (ASA)
Chapter Academic Award – Theta Chi & Chi Omega
Panhellenic Council Executive Member of the Year – Megan Boelster (Chi-O)
Interfraternity Council Member of the Year – Dan Gribble (SAE)
Chapter President of the Year Award – Adam Schrote (PKS)
Greek Man of the Year – Rob Magyar (Theta Chi)
Advisor of the Year – Lisa Richards (Chi-O)

Move Your Phi't Photos

Sorry for the delay in posting photos ladies! With Easter and being out of town last weekend, I have been super busy! Move Your Phi't was a huge success and we were fortunate enough to have some fabulous weather!! Hopefully more alumnae can attend next year!!

Move Your Phi't

Hey Ladies, I really hope that we can see a lot of you at our up coming philanthropy event move your phi't!! Please let me know if you plan on attending because we have been talking about doing a dinner after for our alumni. It would be nothing fancy, it would probably be along the lines of a potluck. We have been working really hard, and we would love to see you there!!!

Move Your Phi't

Two great causes, two greek organizations, one fabulous event with endless possilities.

Alpha Phi and Alpha Tau Omega will be hosting a 5k run/walk on April 4th from 3-7pm on the Adrian College track. All money raised will go to the Alpha Phi Foundation for cardiac care and research and the Hope Center of Adrian.

Registration fee is $15. You may also register the day of. Small prizes will be awarded to the winners of some games and relay races. Donations are greatly appreciated as well.

Any questions please contact: Nichole Baldwin - Director of Philanthropy for Alpha Phi at nbaldwin@adrian.edu

Mr. Alpha Phi Photos

It was a great competition this year, with Mr. Dan Gribble being crowned Mr. Alpha Phi. 1st Runner-up was Riley Hughes, with Mr. Congeniality going to Josh Emington. We had an amazing turn-out and shared many good laughs. Alpha Phi would like to thank all the contestants for a great competition, and all the students who attended!

Our lovely Phi's with the winners.

Mr. Congeniality - Josh Emington, Mr. Alpha Phi 2009 - Dan Gribble, 1st Runner-up - Riley Hughes

Dianna Galia crowns this year's winner!

Riley Hughes describes his favorite vacation spot.

Our judges were 2004 Mr. Alpha Phi and AC Asst. Football coach - Carl Embry, Alpha Phi Recruitment Adviser - Janet Creque, Alpha Phi Alumna - Brandi Boswell, and 2008 Mr. Alpha Phi - Kyle Watson.

9th Annual Mr. Alpha Phi Pageant!

Tonight is our 9th annual "Mr. Alpha Phi" pageant. It will take place at 8 PM in Dawson Auditorium.

All proceeds will benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation in support of cardiac care research for women. For alumnae who may have never been to the Mr. Alpha Phi pageant it is a male beauty pageant consisting of approximately 15 Adrian College students. The pageant has 3 rounds: beachwear, formal and casual. Each participant will also be asked three questions about relationships, love, etc.

Last year's reining "Mr. Alpha Phi" is Kyle Watson, a member of the men's varsity hockey team. "Over the past year, I have developed awareness for the sorority's fellowship and positive direction," said Watson. "The Mr. Alpha Phi pageant is a great event, and with it being for cardiac care, it's for an exceptional cause. It's an excellent opportunity for students to interact with the sorority and share some laughs."

Welcome!

Hi lovely sisters of Alpha Phi!

This is the Delta Eta chapter's new blog! We have been trying to determine the best way to keep alumnae and current members up to date on the latest happenings here at Adrian College.

First I would like to introduce myself, I am Janet Creque, current Recruitment Adviser for the chapter. I was initiated in March 2002. I am also the web content editor for Adrian College, so our current sisters see me all the time! I also have a 5 year old "little dipper", Chloe Morgan, who just loves Alpha Phi already!

The idea of this blog was developed between myself and the new Director of Alumni Relations for the chapter, Crystal Cieslak. Between her and myself, as well as Andrea Robison (Chapter Adviser) and Bethany Camarati (New Member Education Adviser) we hope to have continuous updates on here about the chapter.

We would also like to hear from our alumnae. If you would like to update the sisters of Alpha Phi about what's been going on in your world, please email Crystal or I and we will be glad to post it! Include photos too!!

Hope to have some new posts soon! So bookmark this site, and check back often!!

Phi love - Janet
jcreque@adrian.edu