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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.