The Alpha Signal

Please congratulate the following on being appointed to a Chapter Advisory Board. If you are interested in becoming a member of a Chapter Advisory Board please contact Allison Bressler, Associate Director of Chapter Services at abressler@alphasigmatau.org

Holly Thompson

Epsilon Gamma, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Chapter Consultant

 

Lindsey Keen

Epsilon Gamma, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Jennifer Allan

Delta Sigma, University of the Sciences

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Kate Wagner

Alpha Phi, West Chester University of PA

Chapter Advisor

 

Ashley Meyer

SUNY – Geneseo Colony

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Brandy Pate

Upsilon, University of Central Arkansas

Chapter Advisor

 

Jocelyn Ries

Epsilon Kappa, Trine University

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

In August, the National Council approved several grant requests to the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation that are critical to the educational programming offered by the Sorority to its members.  In addition to submitting grant requests to the Foundation for the 2013 Project Impact Service Immersion trip and the Four Year Member Development Program, the Sorority submitted a request to fulfill the gift by the Foundation of the Education Connection classroom at Headquarters.  This room, which Convention attendees were able to tour, is a state-of-the-art meeting and training space which can be used for numerous purposes.  The National Council and guests met August 16-19 and used the technology in the classroom to communicate with the Sorority’s financial advisors, record a video message to the membership, and facilitate discussion and training.  The Council was joined by Beth McOsker, National Panhellenic Conference and Kris Haskin, National Foundation 2nd Vice President for the meeting.  Alli Miller, the first undergraduate member of the National Council, was enthusiastically welcomed to her first National Council meeting!  The National Officers participated in an “Ask the National Officers” question and answer session hosted by Kris Haskin with questions from members that came in on Facebook, Twitter and by email.  To view the video and learn more about the National Officers, visit Meet the National Council and NPC Delegate

The National Council meeting participants discussed three primary areas of focus over the course of the weekend:

- Ensuring adequate financial resources and setting membership engagement goals

- Ensuring that the Sorority’s new leadership structure is in place according to the business of the 2010 and 2012 National Conventions

- Reviewing the status of the Sorority’s membership development programs such as the 4 year program and service immersion project

The Council, guests and headquarters staff met with Patricia Wachtel, president and CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis, for an interactive discussion about the work of Girls, Inc. and their mission, “Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.”  Ms. Wachtel engaged the group in conversation about the importance of giving young women opportunities to develop leadership, social, and professional skills.  She also covered topics such as volunteer recruitment and maintenance, curriculum development, and non-profit management.  For more information about Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis, visit www.girlsincindy.org.  Erin Fischer, Director of Training Services for the Leadership Institute: Women With Purpose, worked with the Council and guests to practice communications tactics and to discuss relationship building and how to apply these skills as leaders of Alpha Sigma Tau.  For more information about the Leadership Institute, visit http://theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org.

What’s next for the National Council?  The National Council is looking forward to attending chapter installations this fall and spring 2013 at Gustavus Adolphus College and the University of Southern Indiana, respectively, seeing our exceptional sisterhood grow through recruitment activities across the United States, and celebrating Founder’s Day.

Congratulations to the following on becoming an appointed member of a Chapter Advisory Board. If you or you know someone that is interested in becoming a member of a Chapter Advisory Board please contact Allison Bressler, Associate Director of Chapter Services at abressler@alphasigmatau.org or please visit http://www.alphasigmatau.org/the-sisterhood/volunteer/become-an-advisor.

Emily Vargo

Delta Omega, Penn State – Altoona

Chapter Advisor

 

Alice Ball

Epsilon Gamma,  Armstrong Atlantic University

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Amy Austin

Epsilon Omicron Colony, University of Southern Indiana

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Kelli O’Brien

Alpha Gamma,  Henderson State University

Chapter Consultant

 

Maribel Street

Alpha Lambda,  Radford University

New Member Advisor

 

Jennifer Visconti

Beta Epsilon,  Shippensburg University of PA

Chapter Advisor

 

Allison Sico

Delta Psi,  Johnson and Wales University – Denver

Recruitment Advisor

 

Jessica Smith

Gamma Tau, Lebanon Valley College

Recruitment Advisor

 

Daniel Hardt

Epsilon Delta, Rogers State University

Chapter Advisor

 

Taylor High

Rho, Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Assistant Chapter Advisor

2012 National Hazing Prevention Week is from September 24 – 28. Each year this week provides an opportunity for Alpha Sigma Tau, individuals, organizations, campuses and communities across North America to raise awareness about hazing and to promote hazing prevention. This week allows members and friends of the Sorority to educate students, parents, faculty and staff, coaches, community members, local and campus police, and others so everyone can more easily recognize hazing. Most importantly this week provides a targeted approach on specific education and skills to intervene when hazing occurs. This week should be one part of an overall, year-round hazing prevention plan.

Alpha Sigma Tau supports National Hazing Prevention Week and below are some resources on how you can as well.

For more information, programming, and resources on National Hazing Prevention Week please visit:  http://nationalhazingpreventionweek.com/home

For more information, programming, and resources on preventing and education on hazing year round please visit:   http://hazingprevention.org/

For more Alpha Sigma Tau specific information and resources please visit the Document Library in Alpha Sigma Tau’s Officer Portal.

Congratulations to the following on becoming an appointed member of a Chapter Advisory Board. If you or you know someone that is interested in becoming a member of a Chapter Advisory Board please contact Allison Bressler, Associate Director of Chapter Services at abressler@alphasigmatau.org or please visit http://www.alphasigmatau.org/the-sisterhood/volunteer/become-an-advisor.

Milena Grgas

Chapter Advisor 

Gamma Upsilon – California State University Los Angeles

 

Janis Rowland

Chapter Consultant

Iota – Emporia State University

 

Amber Ganoe

New Member Advisor

Alpha Pi –  Slippery Rock University of PA

 

Tara Shaffer

New Member Advisor

SUNY – Geneseo Colony

 

Loretta Cottrell

Assistant Chapter Advisor

Delta Delta - University of Illinois Chicago

 

Wendy Britt

Chapter Consultant

Zeta Tau – Longwood University

 

Jennifer Neely

Recruitment Advisor

Alpha Mu - University of Arkansas at Monticello

 

Sarah Hinshaw

Assistant Chapter Advisor

Delta Nu – Beloit College

 

Megan Kennerknecht

Chapter Advisor

SUNY-Geneseo Colony

 

Samantha Caraveo

Chapter Consultant

Rhode Island College Colony

 

Stephanie Foote

Assistant Chapter Advisor

Alpha Phi – West Chester University of PA

 

Mary Johnson

Chapter Advisor

Epsilon Mu - University at Buffalo

 

 

Congratulations to the following on becoming an appointed member of a Chapter Advisory Board. If you are interested in becoming a member of a Chapter Advisory Board or would like more information please contact Allison Bressler, Alumnae and Volunteer Services Coordinator at abressler@alphasigmatau.org

Sissy Johnson

Omicron Chapter - Concord University

Recruitment Advisor

 

Nicole Davis

Epsilon Alpha Chapter - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

New Member Advisor

 

Holland Pintarch

Gamma Tau Chapter - Lebanon Valley College

New Member Advisor

 

Melanie Smith

Omicron Chapter - Concord University

New Member Advisor

 

Alexandra Ashman

Beta Mu Chapter - Salisbury University

Recruitment Advisor

 

Susan Pugliese

Beta Nu Chapter - Bloomsburg University of PA

Recruitment Advisor

 

Annette Sandoval

Rhode Island College Colony

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Jessica Aguilera

Beta Theta Chapter - St. Mary’s University

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Shannon Sinclair

Alpha Mu Chapter - University of Arkansas – Monticello

New Member Advisor

 

Carla Grieco

Gamma Phi Chapter – Merrimack College

Chapter Consultant

 

Laura Tomah

Rho Chapter - Southeastern Oklahoma State University

New Member Advisor

 

Miranda Forsythe

Delta Rho Chapter - Chowan University

New Member Advisor

 

Elizabeth Pluciniak

Gamma Rho Chapter - Seton Hall University

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Jody Schaub

Beta Xi Chapter - Michigan Technological Institute

Chapter Consultant

 

Osmara Perez

Epsilon Beta Chapter - University of Texas – University of Pan American

Recruitment Advisor

 

Stefani Coleman

Omicron Chapter - Concord University

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Jill Worth

Phi Chapter - Southeastern Louisiana University

New Member Advisor

 

Mary Najda

Epsilon Theta Chapter - Fairleigh Dickinson University

Chapter Advisor

 

Rachel Detlev

Epsilon Kappa Chapter - Trine University

Recruitment Advisor

 

Stephanie Kaiser

Epsilon Kappa Chapter - Trine University

New Member Advisor

 

Jennifer Thomason

Rho Chapter - Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Recruitment Advisor

 

Ashley Hoogstraten

Beta Pi Chapter - Eastern Illinois University

Assistant Chapter Advisor

 

Kellie Zier

Beta Tau Chapter - University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Assistant Chapter Advisor

Patton Boggs LLP is seeking dedicated students with an interest in public policy and government relations to fill unpaid internship positions for the fall of 2012. Patton Boggs LLP is consistently ranked as the top government relations firm in Washington, DC with a reputation for cutting-edge advocacy before Congress and the Executive branch. As an AMLAW 100 firm, Patton Boggs also has outstanding litigation and business transaction practices.

This internship program is available through the firm’s Public Policy Department though participants will have the chance to be exposed to other areas of legal practice.

Applicants are accepted from all academic majors but should be able to demonstrate an interest in public policy or the law as a future career path. Previous government-related internship experience is recommended, although not required. Eligible applicants must be entering the junior or senior year of their undergraduate education.

The internship will take place over 10-15 weeks, beginning in September and ending in early December. Applicants are required to secure academic credit for their internship.

To apply, eligible applicants must send a resume, cover letter and 3-5 page writing sample on a topic of their choosing to Amy Davenport at adavenport@pattonboggs.com by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 13.

Hello everyone! I am finally home from Hawaii safe and sound. I apologize for the late post, but I’ve been sleeping almost all day. Pacific time difference will get ya! Now that I am home, I have been reflecting on these past seven days of my life. People keep asking me to explain my trip, but there never seem to be enough words. The only thing I can say is that it was by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. Taking a risk such as, flying across the country to meet 12 other women you don’t know is scary, but I soon was reminded of the power of Tau love. It felt like I have known these women my entire life. We took chances, we faced fears together such as, high ropes course, kayaking, and hiking huge mountains! We met some amazing people whose main goal in life is to preserve their home and have a place that their next generations can be proud of. Sometimes, I think in this world we forgot what a wonderful concept that be, I know I do at least. I think we all left a piece of our hearts in Hawaii, especially at Camp Erdman. I have always been proud to be a sister of Alpha Sigma Tau, but I can honestly say that I have never be more honored or more proud to wear the letters of this organization. We are doing great things and I truly believe that Tau love can make a difference in this world. We were only 13 women this past week, but it felt like to we represented everyone in this sisterhood. What an accomplishment and achievement. I urge each and every sister to apply and embark on any available immersion trip challenge. It WILL change your life. We are all seperate chapters, but we stand for common goals and beliefs. I think that is something to be proud of. I am so grateful for this opputunity. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. I miss my girls from the trip, but I am so blessed to have met each one of you! This is one chapter of my life I will never ever forget. Green and Gold Forever . –Chels