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Alpha Sigma Alpha is now accepting applications for volunteer & alumnae coordinator

Originally posted on May 25, 2008

Alpha Sigma Alpha National Sorority is accepting applications and recommendations for the volunteer & alumnae coordinator position. The volunteer & alumnae coordinator is a vital team member in furthering the sorority’s mission and purpose. Alpha Sigma Alpha strives to develop women of poise and purpose and provides structure and guidance through sisterhood, heritage, and opportunities for leadership and involvement in the chapter, on campus and in the community.

Alpha Sigma Alpha National Headquarters is located in Indianapolis, IN, which also serves as the home for many members of the Greek community. Alpha Sigma Alpha is supported by hundreds of national volunteers and employs 12 staff members. The sorority works in partnership with the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation which supports the sorority’s educational and leadership programs, offers academic scholarships and sustains the philanthropic endeavors of the sorority. Alpha Sigma Alpha has 148 active collegiate and alumnae chapters.

The volunteer & alumnae coordinator assists the volunteer recruitment and placement team in recruiting, placing, recognizing and evaluating volunteers. She oversees the volunteer training initiatives and works with other staff members to create volunteer educational programming. The volunteer & alumnae coordinator directs the alumnae initiatives including managing the Arista Alumnae Association, being the liaison to the alumnae project team, developing new alumnae chapters and supervising the alumnae initiation process. Applicants must have the ability to manage multiple priorities, have initiative and stamina, possess a high level of standards, be able to motivate and lead individuals and groups and have the ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers.

Applicants should possess the following professional qualifications: demonstrated managerial and budget experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, proficient usage of computer technology and a commitment to the purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of two years professional experience in either a nonprofit or on a college campus is preferred. Membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha is desirable, but not a requirement.

Applicants should submit a current resume, a letter of interest, salary requirements, and the names, addresses and contact information of five references. Applications are due June 20, 2008. Please forward applications to:

Krystal Slivinski, Executive Director
9002 Vincennes Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46268
kslivinski@alphasigmaalpha.org

Alpha Sigma Alpha presenting at three campuses this spring

Originally posted on Feb. 4, 2008

Alpha Sigma Alpha is pleased to announce that we have been invited to present at three campuses who are expanding in 2008. On Feb. 28, we will be presenting at Ripon College in Ripon, WI. Ripon is a small liberal arts college located in District 8.

On March 25, we will be presenting at Clayton State University in Morrow, GA. Clayton State is located in District 4, just 15 minutes south of Atlanta. Clayton State is a unit of the University of Georgia system and has an enrollment of over 6,000 students.

On March 26, we will be presenting at the University of North Carolina-Pembroke. University of North Carolina-Pembroke, located in District 4, is one of 16 schools that comprise the University of North Carolina system.

If you are interested in attending either of these extension presentations, please contact Christy Adams, membership services coordinator at cadams@alphasigmaalpha.org.

Alpha Sigma Alpha Nominating Committee announces the 2008-10 National Council Slate

Originally posted on Dec. 12, 2007

The nominating committee of Alpha Sigma Alpha has been hard at work since September. The committee reviewed the strategic plan, national bylaws, national council governance model documents, nomination letters, personal resumes and conducted phone interviews with potential councilors. The committee also looked at skills and attributes and strategic plan issues facing national council for the next biennium.

The nominating committee is pleased to present the 2008-10 National Council Slate to be voted on at the Alpha Sigma Alpha Leadership Conference and National Convention in Albuquerque, NM, in July 2008.

President – Cindy Kelley, Beta Pi
Vice President of Operations – Nora Ten Broeck, Beta Kappa
Vice President of Finance – Kim Benson, Delta Nu-B
Vice President of Communications – Christine Strapac Thomas, Alpha Gamma
Vice President of Membership – Melissa Koch Merriam, Epsilon Epsilon
Vice President of Membership – Jennifer Rassett, Zeta Beta
Vice President of Membership – Kelly McGinnis Morello, Epsilon Kappa

The spring issue of the Phoenix magazine will have biographies of each of the slated national councilors.

Respectfully submitted,

The Alpha Sigma Alpha Nominating Committee
Marianne Busch Bullock, Beta Theta, chairman
Kathy Lopez, Delta Sigma
Tara Marr Horinek, Eta Eta
Carleen Wisniewski Wood, Delta Iota
Kayla Scott, Phi Phi

Capital Fraternal Caucus

Originally posted on Sept. 26, 2007

It is a priority for Alpha Sigma Alpha’s voice to be heard in Washington. There is a lobbyist group that supports the initiatives of Fraternities and Sororities in a non-partisan way. Please register at fraternalcaucus.com to make a difference. This grassroots effort encourages awareness and occasional letter writing. Together Alpha Sigma Alphas can make a difference!

Issues the group is supporting include:

The Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act
College Fire Prevention Act
Building Our Greek Grassroots Network
Get involved! Click here to register now.

New National Headquarters Facility

Originally posted on Sept. 26, 2007

Alpha Sigma Alpha is currently in the stages of building a permanent headquarters facility located in Indianapolis, IN.

In the fall of 2006, the facility project team, comprised of Marianne Bullock, ΒΘ, Lori Scott, ΕΕ, Kim Benson, ΔΝ, and Krystal Slivinski, ΓΡ, began meeting to lay out the bidding and financing processes. In December of 2006, the formal bidding process began to select an architectural firm for the project. After reviewing the proposals received from several local firms, national council voted to select Cripe Architects + Engineers) as the architectural firm and Browning Construction) as the general contractor for the project.

On June 23, 2007, the Extreme Leader Weekend participants, members of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter, national headquarters staff and national council slipped on their “We Dig Alpha Sigma Alpha” gloves and literally dug in to get our building project started at the ceremonial groundbreaking.

Now that the project has officially kicked off, all members can see the progress of the construction through the Sister Circle group called “Operation New HQ”. Pictures and building news will be posted throughout the construction process. To access this in Sister Circle, click on Groups, then click on Find Groups, select Indiana (center column), and lastly, click on “Operation New HQ”.

Dates to watch for

June 2007	Review/approve preliminary design and budget
July 2007	Approve 100% design
August 2007	Site prep and foundation work
Nov. 07 – Feb. 08	Building enclosure
Feb. – Apr. 2008	Interior build-out
June 2008	Owner occupancy

Donations are now being accepted for the new facility. Below are some ideas on how you can assist Alpha Sigma Alpha ”unlock the door to our future.”

Wish List

Artwork of Longwood Rotunda	$250	SOLD
Artwork	$250-500	SOLD
ASA Rug for entry way	$500	SOLD
American Flag, NPC Flag, ASA Flag for foyer	$500	SOLD
Artwork-Lobby Sculpture	TBD	SOLD
Aster & Narcissus flower garden	$1,000	SOLD
Artwork-Presidents Gallery	$1,000	SOLD
Stained glass window(s)	min $1,800 ea	SOLD
Cast iron sign pointing to Farmville, Virginia	$2,000
Memorial benches (to be placed in garden)	$2,000 ea	SOLD
Chandelier for front entryway	$2,500	SOLD
Founders’ garden (Garden area and Patio)	$2,500	SOLD
Dedication of a staff office	$3,000 ea
Archival supplies/display shelving for the Alpha Sigma Alpha museum	$3,000
Iron lamppost with plaques of Founders’ names	$3,000
Leadership consultant office with A/V technology	$5,000
Dedication of the board room	$10,000
Phone System	$15,000
Decorative front door	$15,000
Conference Room A/V (Projector, HDTV, stereo, etc.)	$20,000
Dedication of the conference room	$20,000
Custom-made board room table	$30,000

If you feel that you can personally fund one of these items, please contact Executive Director Krystal Slivinski at (317) 871-2920.

Checks should be made out to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. Donations made to the Sorority for the purpose of this campaign do not comply with IRS guidelines as tax-deductible gifts and are therefore not tax deducible.

All donors who donate $50 or more towards an item from the wish list will receive a gold key as a symbol of their assistance in ”Unlocking the Door to Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Future.” All donors who donate $100 or more will be recognized on a plaque at the new national headquarters facility. A plaque will recognize donors who sponsor an item from the wish list in whole by that item. All donors will be invited to attend the building dedication.