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TORONTO & AREA ALUMNAE CHAPTER FALL 2015 NEWSLETTER

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T H E B E S T T H I N G T O H O L D O N T O I N L I F E I S E A C H O T H E R

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Alanah Lisso Iota Theta Alison Nash Xi Alison Price Iota Theta Amanda Bucciarelli Iota Theta Amanda Oram Eta Chi Andreia McLean Iota Theta Barbara Crane * Xi Barbara Robertson * Xi Barbara Wieczorek * Xi Bethany Gillingham Theta Eta Brigitte Taylor Iota Theta Celine Bain Iota Theta Chelsea Birtch Iota Theta Christine Carlile Iota Theta Daphne Lewtas * Xi Eleanor Tow * Xi Eleni Makos Xi Emma Dreher Iota Theta Emma Jones Xi Gillian Hutchison Theta Eta Jane Walker * Xi Jean French * Beta June Leslie * Xi Kimberlee Francis Iota Theta Kristen Cheng Eta Chi Lisa Knight Iota Theta Margaret Gill * Xi Marilyn Prowse * Xi Mary Bodman * Beta Pi Monica Monczka * Xi Nena Bosnjak Xi Patricia Harris * Xi Rebecca Harvey Xi Ruth Hethrington * Xi Ruth Tow * Xi Sarah Zoschke Iota Theta Stephanie Wetherald Iota Theta Taleah Clarke Xi Tess McDonald Iota Theta Valerie Mackie * Xi

A L P H A P H I

Thank you to our 2015 – 2016 dues paying members for continuing to

support our alumnae chapter.

* denotes Lifetime Dues Paying Member

Hi Sisters – my name is Celine! I graduated from WLU in 2008 and never really left Alpha Phi behind. I started as an advisor for Western in 2009 and joined Xi’s House Corporation Board 2 years later when the Theta Eta chapter really began to flourish. In my non-Alpha Phi life, I work in Corporate Management Liability as an underwriter for a large national insurance company based in Downtown Toronto. Alpha Phi has given me so very much, that I’m thrilled to give back any way I can as the Treasurer of our alumnae chapter, and as the HCB Treasurer for the Xi chapter at the University of Toronto.

Cel ine Ba in Treasurer

Hi, I’m Rebecca and I’m your current Toronto & Area President. I am a Xi grad and have lived in the heart of Toronto for 7 years now, after emigrating from the UK with my family in 2008. By day, I work for the Charitable Foundation of the Toronto Blue Jays, & by night, I waitress a couple of shifts a week (for shoe money!). When I’m not working, you can find me binge watching Scandal (Olivia Pope is my hero) or racing the guy on the treadmill next to me at the gym. I’m really excited to get to work with such a motivated and engaged Executive Team to see what fun initiatives we can bring to you this year!

Rebecca Harvey Chapter President

Hi, my name is Sarah! I am from the Iota Theta Chapter at WLU and I graduated in 2014. I am from the small town of Penetanguishene, but I moved to Toronto to pursue a post-graduate certificate in publishing. I am currently working at HarperCollins Canada as a Summer Sales Student, and I hope to one day be the VP of Sales and Marketing for a publisher. Alpha Phi means so much to me - I love the network of welcoming sisters who are always there for me, and I hope that by being in the alumnae chapter, Alpha Phi will always be part of my life. I am always smiling, and I can’t wait to see you at our events this fall!

Sarah Zoschke VP of Programming

Hello Sisters! My name is Bethany and I am the incoming VP of Membership for our alumnae chapter. I was initiated into the Theta Eta chapter in 2001, and I’ve been actively involved in Alpha Phi ever since. In addition to working on this executive team, I am currently the Chapter Advisor for the Iota Theta chapter at WLU. Alpha Phi has introduced me to my best friends, while helping me become a confident and outgoing leader. I have an encyclopedic knowledge of random events and trivia, & I love reading, petting cats and one-minute dance parties! I’m very excited to meet and reconnect with sisters over the next year!

Bethany G i l l ingham VP of Membership

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WHAT’S INSIDE Hello Sisters – my name is Andreia. I graduated from the Iota Theta chapter at WLU in 2014. I was born and raised in Toronto and I am very pleased to be back! I am currently working as the PR/Marketing Coordinator for an event design company called Three Design, as well as with Entertainment One for the duration of the Toronto International Film Festival. I love Alpha Phi because it has helped me define myself as a friend and a leader. I love being around inspiring women, and you all give me that opportunity. I am addicted to Starbucks, and I can’t wait to share a latte with you!

Andre ia McLean Panhellenic Delegate

Hello Sisters – my name is Chelsea and I am a recent graduate of the Iota Theta Chapter at WLU. I am originally from White Rock, BC – just outside of Vancouver, but moved to Ontario four years ago. While I am still adjusting to the winters, I have made lifelong friends here and am happily living in the GTA. In the future I hope to pursue a career in teaching and will be returning to school in 2016 to make that dream come true. I love baking, true crime television shows and anything monogrammed, and I can’t wait to connect with more Alpha Phi sisters to continue making amazing memories.

Che lsea Bi r tch MAP Coordinator

Hi Sisters! My name is Tess and I am a 2014 graduate from the Iota Theta Chapter. I’m a small town girl with big city dreams, and I love all things Alpha Phi! I am currently a product sell-through strategist for lululemon’s sister company ivivva, and I’m heading to Queen’s next summer to study Management Analytics. I am passionate about fitness - dance, aerial yoga and barre are among my favourites - so I would love to join you for a sweat date this fall! I’m very excited for all that we have planned for the upcoming months, as our sisters continue to grow individually unique and together complete.

Tess McDona ld Communications Chair

Congratulations Class of 2015!

On Sunday, May 3rd, the Toronto & Area Alumnae Chapter gathered at 7 West Café for its Annual General Meeting and Graduate Tea. We had record-breaking attendance at this event, as we welcomed sisters from Toronto, Laurier, Western and Bishop’s into alumnae status and conducted our 2015 biennial election. We celebrated Taleah Clarke’s term as President, and honoured Monica Monczka with lifetime membership for her continued devotion to our alumnae chapter!

Alanah Lisso (Iota Theta) Alexandra Rusu (Iota Theta) Alice Trieu (Theta Eta) Amanda Bucciarelli (Iota Theta) Amanda Sadler (Iota Theta) Avigael Samson (Iota Theta) Cadence Listhaeghe (Iota Theta) Cassie Caranci (Theta Eta) Chelsea Birtch (Iota Theta) Christina Relke (Theta Eta) Christine Pak (Iota Theta) Colleen Gibson (Iota Theta) Daina Goldfinger (Iota Theta)

Denise Liu (Theta Eta) Emma Dreher (Iota Theta) Eve Pervin (Theta Eta) Fadia Cocco (Xi) Frances Maranger (Xi) Haley Greig (Xi) Haley Rudolph (Theta Eta) Jamila Huq (Iota Theta) Janessa Crimi (Iota Theta) Jessica Boehmer (Iota Theta) Julia Todorski (Iota Theta) Kathleen Fortin (Theta Eta) Katie Oosterhof (Iota Theta)

Kimberlee Francis (Iota Theta) Lexie Kelly (Xi) Maggie Wozniak (Xi) Naz Ijad (Xi) Nicole Stanikowski (Xi) Rachel Douglas (Iota Theta) Sara De Marco (Theta Eta) Stephanie Wetherald (Iota Theta) Sukhe Mann (Xi) Sylvia Tenuta (Xi) Teri Barnes (Theta Eta) Victoria Gomez (Iota Theta) Yonca Umur (Xi)

I t ’ s n o t f o u r y e a r s … I t ’ s f o r l i f e .

Cassie&Caranci&–&Theta&Eta& Emma&Dreher&–&Iota&Theta&

Cassie is the incoming President of Alpha Phi’s Southwestern Ontario Alumnae Chapter! She was initiated on October 30th, 2011 and graduated from Western with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies and Psychology. She is currently working towards a Diploma in Public Relations, and plans to pursue a career in Corporate PR. Her favourite Alpha Phi memories include crafting and baking in the Phi house with her sisters, and planning Theta Eta’s second annual Red Dress Gala with her big!

Emma was selected as one of Alpha Phi’s 15 Faces of 2015! She was initiated on October 26th, 2014, and graduated from Laurier with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies with the Legal Studies Option. She is currently working as a Domestic Recruiter for WLU, and plans to pursue a Masters Degree in the field of International Relations and Global Governance beginning Fall 2016. Her favourite Alpha Phi memory is getting her big – who she met at Disney last summer as part of the International College Program!

Alumnae Chapter Membership pg. 1 Executive Team Biographies pg. 1&2 Annual General Meeting Recap pg. 2 Review of Summer Events pg. 3 Upcoming Alumnae Chapter Events pg. 3 Member Anniversaries pg. 3 Collegiate Chapter Liaisons pg. 4 Collegiate Recruitment Wish Lists pg. 4 Toronto (Xi) Important Dates pg. 4 Laurier (Iota Theta) Important Dates pg. 4 Western (Theta Eta) Important Dates pg. 4 Upcoming Panhellenic Events pg. 5 SWAG Details pg. 5 Instructions to Update Contact Info pg. 5 Social Media Links pg. 5

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!The alumnae chapter kicked off the summer with a crafting event

at Michaels. Painting, gluing and bedazzling brought back fond memories of recruitment and

sisterhood events as a collegian. After a long workday, it was nice to unwind, catch up with sisters

and do a creative activity. The best part - we took our crafts home to hang up with pride.

Finally, the alumnae chapter celebrated the August long

weekend at a Jays game. We had great seats (fifth row!) and had

the opportunity to get a VIP tour of the Rogers Centre and the

Jays’ Executive Office. The ambiance at these games always

makes for a great event; sisters cheered, ate lots of popcorn and

took way too many pictures! The next event was a Summerlicious dinner at The Blake House downtown. It was great to experience one of the many unique events Toronto has to offer. It was a warm summer evening and sisters got to dress up to fit the mood. It was also funny to see how many of us ordered and liked the same foods; great minds think alike! M o n o g r a m s a t M i c h a e l s N o P l a c e L i k e H o m e

S u m m e r l i c i o u s S o i r e e

Fun in the Sun written by Nena Bosnjak - incoming Risk Management Advisor for Xi

F U N I N T H E S U N

U p c o m i n g A l u m n a e c h a p t e r E V E N T S

Congratulations to our sisters celebrating anniversaries in 2015! Alisha East (Iota Theta ‘05) Amanda Ross (Iota Theta ‘05) Antoinette Afriyie (Theta Eta ‘05) Catherine MacDonald (Xi ‘75) Catherine Clarke (Xi ‘75) Celine Bain (Iota Theta ‘05) Christina Walters (Iota Theta ‘05) Christine Carlile (Iota Theta ‘05) Clare Kelly (Xi ‘05) Dana Marlatt (Xi ‘75) Deirdre Cameron (Xi ‘90) Diana Cook (Xi ‘50) Diane Beane (Xi ‘65)

Doreen Trower (Xi ‘50) Dorota Rams (Iota Theta ‘05) Dorothy McKenzie (Xi ‘40) Elizabeth Chow (Iota Theta ‘05) Emma Neubauer (Xi ‘05) Giulia Lamonica (Xi ‘05) Heidi Newton (Iota Theta ‘05) Ida Jankowska (Xi ‘05) Jane Rodgerson (Xi ‘90) Jasmine Wakil (Xi ‘75) Jeanette Manrique (Eta Chi ‘05) Jennifer Parkin (Xi ‘75) Jennifer MacDonald (Xi ‘05)

Joan Candee (Xi ‘50) Joanne Rybak (Xi ‘90) JoAnne Longtin (Eta Chi ‘05) Julie Pine (Iota Theta ‘05) Kadri Jessop (Eta Chi ‘90) Lara Prychodko (Xi ‘90) Lauren Stasila (Iota Theta ‘05) Leah Tonken (Iota Theta ‘05) Leslie Sauers (Theta Eta ‘90) Margaret MacKenzie (Xi ‘50) Margaret Foster (Xi ‘50) Marianne Shackell (Beta Eta ‘50) Mary Campbell (Xi ‘50)

Mary Hanley (Xi ‘50) Maryam Sanati (Xi ‘90) Megan Amodeo (Iota Theta ‘05) Nancy Hart (Xi ‘40) Nancy Dingeldein (Xi ‘90) Patricia Ranking (Xi ‘75) Sandra Vilchez (Xi ‘05) Seema Nundy (Zeta Phi ‘90) Sheila Tsuchiya (Beta Theta ‘75) Shirley Howe (Xi ‘40) Valerie Greene (Xi ‘65)

Costumes & Cocktails ZOMBIE DASH

Colouring Club Monday Nights at 8:00 Relive a favourite childhood past time with your sisters! Stay posted - more details will be available soon.

Snakes & Lattes Wednesday, October 21 Take a break from your busy lifestyle! Join your sisters for a cozy evening indoors with board games, snacks and refreshments.

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The Royal Winter Fair Thursday, November 12 Explore Canada’s premiere agriculture and equine showcase, featuring regal horse shows, local foods, unique shopping & more!

Santa Claus Parade Sunday, November 15 Don’t miss an alumnae chapter tradition! Enjoy Toronto’s Santa Claus Parade with hot chocolate & fun at the Xi house.

Ice Skating Saturday, December 12 Celebrate the holiday season with your sisters! Join us at Nathan Phillips Square for skating, socializing, snacks & sips.

F o u n d e r s ’ D a y This year marks the 143rd anniversary of

Alpha Phi. Join the Toronto & Area Alumnae Chapter as we celebrate the legacy left to us by ten incredible women! We will be joining Xi for its first ever 5K walk-a-thon, hosting a dinner so we can catch up with each other and recognizing the member anniversaries of 50 amazing alumnae sisters!

Calling all cheerleaders and make-up artists! Be a member of the ΑΦ Dream Team for ivivva Yorkdale’s 5K Zombie Dash in High Park. We will be disguising participants as zombies and then cheering (& scaring…) girls on as they race to the finish line! Don’t miss your chance to share your love for our fraternity with the future of Alpha Phi.

What’s better than dressing up for Halloween? … Planning coordinating costumes with your sisters and celebrating in style! Attend if you dare for a Halloween scare, featuring dancing, drinks and delicious treats. All proceeds will support future programming & marketing initiatives for the alumnae chapter.

Saturday, October 10 Saturday, October 24 Friday, October 30

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Wilfrid Laurier University

Western University

I G ET BY W ITH A L I TTLE HELP FROM MY FR IENDS I m p o r t a n t D a t e s

Recruitment September 22, 23, 25 Alumnae are invited to serve refreshments at preference on Sept. 25th. Initiation is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 8th.

Move Your Phi’t Saturday, October 3 Join Iota Theta for its 5K walk-a-thon! The walk begins at WLU and takes a scenic route through Waterloo Park.

Red Dress Gala Saturday, November 14 Don’t miss Iota Theta’s biggest philanthropy event of the year! Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and a silent auction!

DEEPLY ROOTED IN S ISTERHOOD I m p o r t a n t D a t e s

Recruitment September 19, 20, 21 Alumnae are invited to assist with set up, clean up and backroom duties on Sept. 20th & 21st. Initiation is scheduled for Nov. 8th.

Move Your Phi’t Saturday, October 3 Join Theta Eta in London for its third annual 5K run in support of the Alpha Phi Foundation & Canadian SADS Foundation.

Mr. Greek Thursday, November 5 Who will win over your heart? Mr. Greek is a male beauty pageant featuring Q&A’s, formal wear, talent and dance!

I m p o r t a n t D a t e s

Recruitment September 18, 19, 20 Alumnae assistance is required for food prep and administrative tasks between rounds. Initiation is scheduled for Nov. 8th.

Dessert Night Monday, October 5 Find the key to your heart! Support the Alpha Phi Foundation while enjoying heart healthy desserts with your sisters.

Founders’ Day Saturday, October 10 Join Xi for a 5K walk-a-thon around campus, followed by refreshments and light snacks at the chapter house.

E len i Makos University of Toronto

Bethany G i l l i ngham Wilfrid Laurier University

Em i l y Campbe l l Western University

THE MAG ICAL WORLD OF ALPHA PHI

MEET THE CHAPTER ADVISORS

University of Toronto Artificial ivy, lily of the valley and forget-me-nots Financial donations to support 110th anniversary celebration

Wilfrid Laurier University Chapter snacks for Get Involved Fair on Sept. 10th

Appetizers, desserts & refreshments to serve at preference on Sept. 25th

Western University Chapter snacks for Sept. 20th & 21st (ex. fruit, granola bars & bottled water) Grocery gift cards, & an IKEA gift card for couch covers

V O L U N T E E R S D O N ’ T H A V E T H E T I M E , T H E Y H A V E T H E H E A R T

For more information, please email alphaphialumto@gmail.com Help our collegiate chapters fulfill their recruitment wish lists!

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Cavalcade of Lights Saturday, November 28 Top talent performers, brilliant fireworks & a DJ skating party… there’s no better way to officially start the holiday season!

Design Exchange Thursday, October 1 Experience state-of-the-art fitness fashion & performance gear that’s helping competitive athletes win big!

Save the date! You’re cordially invited to TAAP’s Scholarship Luncheon; an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the academic achievements of our panhellenic sisters! Every year, the Toronto Area Alumnae Panhellenic honours a collegiate and alumnae sister with a $750 scholarship. Join the tradition in 2016 and enjoy an afternoon of food, friends, fundraising & fun, planned by our very own Panhellenic Delegate, Andreia McLean.

The Toronto Area Alumnae Panhellenic (TAAP) is a non-profit organization supporting the sorority experience. There are 10 sororities represented in TAAP this year, all of which are one of 26 sororities affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). TAAP is an NPC-award winning team of women dedicated to the sorority movement: leadership, scholarship, service, friendship and lifelong engagement. We hope that you can join us at TAAP events this fall as Alpha Phi continues to keep the Panhellenic community thriving in Toronto!

PANHELLENIC PRIDE

Scholarship Luncheon Saturday, April 30

Support the Toronto & Area Alumnae Chapter and give the gift of love! Alpha Phi swag is the perfect holiday gift for you, a sister or a graduating big sis! To place an order, please e-transfer $60 per sweater to alphaphialumto@gmail.com and include the size(s) you require. The deadline to order is October 10th and sweaters will be available for pickup at our holiday events. This is an official fundraiser – $5.75 from each sale will support upcoming initiatives for the alumnae chapter.

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Did you know that alumnae chapter contact lists are generated based on the address you have listed on Alpha Phi International’s website? The Toronto & Area Alumnae Chapter represents postal codes beginning with L & M, as well as Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge. You can ensure that you receive relevant information for your place of residence by updating your member profile online.

KEEP IN TOUCH You can update your contact information at any time through your alphaphi.org member profile. First log in or create a username for the website. Right after you log in, you will be taken to the member page where you can view your current contact information. Under your name click on ‘Edit My Profile’ - there you can edit your username and contact information. All edits should be immediately reflected on your member page after you save your edits. If you are having trouble logging in or creating an account, email alumnae@alphaphi.org.

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