Denver Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi
Summer 2008 Newsletter
www.pibetaphidenver.org
www.pibetaphi.org
Aloha Denver Pi Beta Phi Alumnae,
Ring Ching in the 2008-2009 year of the Denver Alumnae Club! It is my pleasure to serve a second year as
President with the ’08-’09 executive board, made up of driven, passionate and dedicated angels. The
executive board is thrilled to start a new year planning to grow not only in the number of members, but to
strengthen our bonds as women, friends, philanthropists and leaders in the community. We are all
passionate about this organization and are guided by the values and a mission that still holds true more than
140 years after our founding.
Save the Date:
Pi Beta Phi Luau, September 10th
In order to kick off our year in true Pi Phi fashion, our first fall event will involve all clubs represented by the
Denver Area Council of Pi Beta Phi. This will be a Pi Phi event like you’ve never seen! You won’t want to
miss it!
“Friends and Leaders for Life” is the official tag line for Pi Beta Phi. It is our goal that the Denver Alumnae
Club offers each member many opportunities to develop new friendships and enrich old ones. We hope to
create a place to strengthen leadership skills and service. As individuals, we each made a lifelong
commitment to sisterhood, and it is our mission to give the Pi Phi women of Denver the opportunity and
organization to do so.
We encourage you to stay in the loop by frequently visiting our website. If you choose to be involved on a
social level only, please visit the ‘Events’ section of the website. Additionally, if you would like to have a
richer Pi Phi alumnae experience, check out the ‘Philanthropy’ section for current opportunities. If you know
any sisters living in Denver who are not involved, please direct them to the membership page to obtain a
membership form and information on how to join the club! Finally, if you have any questions, check out
‘Contact Us’ for a list of current officers.
Mahalo for your continued support for the Denver Club –
We are looking forward to a wonderful year and to seeing you all at the Luau!
Sincerely,
Christina Leone, President
2008 – 2009 Officer Contact Information
President: Christina Leone
president@pibetaphidenver.org
Membership Co-Chairs: Tanya Frank & Kelly Swartzendruber
membership@pibetaphidenver.org
Vice President: Michelle McClean
vicepresident@pibetaphidenver.org
Philanthropy Co-Chairs: Ashley Snyder & Amy Wilson
philanthropy@pibetaphidenver.org
Treasurer: Joan Rondinelli
treasurer@pibetaphidenver.org
Programming Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Hotz & Alexis Savas
programming@pibetaphidenver.org
Secretary or general inquiries: admin@pibetaphidenver.org
Greetings from Your Membership Co-Chairs!
We are at an exciting time in Denver Club history –
in 2010, we celebrate our 100th anniversary as an
alumnae club, and we have an opportunity to grow
our membership numbers. Remember – the more
dues-paying members we have, the bigger and
better we can celebrate our anniversary. Ultimately,
this means we need your help – GET INVOLVED!
Rediscover our sisterhood, make some new friends,
and share your time and talents. Haven’t paid dues
for a couple of years? Know a Pi Phi who hasn’t
been active in an alumnae club? GET THEM
INVOLVED! Please help us accomplish more great
things together – without you, the Denver Club
would never have made it to 100 years!
Included in this newsletter, you’ll find the 2008 –
2009 Membership Form.
Please take a few
moments to fill it out and send it to us with your
dues. If you’ve already done so – THANK YOU!!
Don’t miss out on the fun of the 2008 – 2009 year!
Questions?
Email us at: membership@pibetaphidenver.org
Phone: Kelly (303.883.3968), Tanya (303.249.8962)
Opportunities to Fall Back into Philanthropy!
Our local philanthropy is The Gathering Place
(TGP), Denver’s only daytime drop-in center for
women and children who are experiencing
homelessness or poverty. Pi Phi’s experience with
TGP includes serving afternoon snacks to the
women and children throughout the year as well as
holding drives to collect products like toiletries to
donate to the group. Mark these dates on your
calendar now so that you can be one of the smiling
faces serving afternoon snack:
September 22, 2008
November 12, 2008
January 26, 2009
March 18, 2009
Stay informed by the meeting invitations to help us
gather different donation items for the women who
rely on TGP throughout the entire club year.
Champions Are Readers (CAR) will be moving to a
new school this fall. We are excitedly planning for
an October program at Cheltenham Elementary
School! This is a fun and truly rewarding program to
be involved in as a Pi Phi Alumnae – so keep your
eyes and ears open for all the details as we get
everything established with our new students.
Questions? Contact Amy and Ashley!
Email us at: philanthropy@pibetaphidenver.org
Did Someone Just Say, “I Sure Could
Use Some Adventure?”
This year’s event calendar is designed especially to
satisfy the adventurous spirit! We want to give each
member the opportunity to enrich the mind, body
and spirit at a number of fun gatherings. We hope
to take you away from the daily grind and reconnect
you with the great fun of Pi Phi. We’re looking
forward to seeing you soon and often!
September 10th – 5:30 pm
All Denver Metro Area Clubs Hawaiian Party
Ruth Keesling’s Home
3220 Cherryridge Road
Englewood, CO 80113
September 28th – 4 pm
Sunday Horseback Riding & Dinner
Paint Horse Stables, Cherry Creek State Park
4201 S. Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
Dinner at Trail Dust Restaurant following the ride
October 14th – 6:30 pm
Cultural Potluck
Sarah Riopelle’s Home
2455 S. Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80210
November 11th – 6:30 pm
Thanksgiving Cooking
Sue Penner’s Home
5001 E. Mineral Circle
Centennial, CO 80122
December 9th – 6:30 pm
Angel Exchange Holiday Party
Barbara Mendicino’s Home
530 Circle Drive
Denver, CO 80206
January 9 – 11th
Sisterhood Ski Trip
February 10th – 6:30 pm
Valentine’s Day Philanthropy
Linda Schenkein’s Home
6 Fairway Lane
Littleton, CO 80123
March and May meetings and the April Founder’s
Day Luncheon are being planned at this time ~ if
you listen closely you can hear the angels working.
If you would like to assist at any of the events,
please contact Alexis and Elizabeth!
Email us at: programming@pibetaphidenver.org
Have You Moved or Changed Your Name?
Have You Had Trouble Receiving Evites?
Are You Looking for Something Other Than
Meetings to Get Involved In the Club?
Help us keep our database updated! Send your
new information to our membership co-chairs at
membership@pibetaphdenver.org.
The Interest Group is alive and well in Denver
Alumnae Club life!
Our club uses Evite.com to send out invitations for
meetings. We ask that you take a few minutes to
register with Evite the next time you receive an
invitation. By registering, you allow us to see not
your actual name instead of just your email account
name.
This is very important for meeting
preparation – making nametags of if we need to
contact anyone directly about a program.
An Evite Etiquette Request of You
Because we use your Evite RSVPs to plan food,
drink and other accommodations for each event –
we ask that you try to respectfully RSVP to the best
of your ability no later than 4 days before any event.
Recruitment Information Forms (RIF)
As Pi Phi Alumnae, we are eligible to write a RIF for
any potential new member who demonstrate Pi Phi
values and who would be strong candidates for
membership.
Chapters depend upon this
information to help identify the most qualified
potential new members. RIFs are available on the
Pi Beta Phi Web site.
What to send?
* The completed RIF and a picture if possible should
be sent directly to the pertinent collegiate chapter.
* Mail the RIF to the attention of the vice president
of membership. Chapter address information and
recruitment dates are available on the Pi Beta Phi
Web site or by calling Headquarters.
Keep in mind:
* Do NOT contact the chapter during recruitment to
inquire about progress.
* Do NOT expect to see a bid list from the chapter.
* Any violations of Panhellenic rules by Alumnae
may cause the chapter to be penalized.
If you have additional questions about RIFs, there is
a great review in the summer 2008 edition of The
Arrow.
Have you seen Pi Phi’s presence as a Premiere
Sponsor on www.theliteracysite.com?
Go to this site each day and simply click on “Click
Here to Give – It’s Free” to help promote literacy
and provide free books to children in need!
Twilight Angels ~ This dinner group is for Pi Phi’s
initiated in the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s; and they meet on
the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Dinner
is Dutch-treat, so please bring cash.
To get
connected, contact Sue (rspenner@msn.com) or
Linda (yourmortgagelady@yahoo.com).
Moonlight Angels ~ This group is typically
frequented by young alumnae and meets for happy
hour
once
a
month.
Contact
Carrie
(carriedaech@yahoo.com) to get connected.
Playgroup for Kids and Their Pi Phis ~ An
interest group for Pi Phi Moms or nannies with
young children. If you would like to get connected
to this group and take part in some kid-friendly fun,
contact Tish (tvanoni@hotmail).
Pi Phi Book Club ~ This group is for members of
every generation and generally meets once a month
to enjoy company and discussion of a recent read.
Please email membership@pibetaphidenver.org to
get on the mailing list as this group is reorganizing
under a new leader, Susan Crews, this fall.
We’re hoping to keep all of our
club communications efficient, effective and relevant
this year. We have begun to consider different ways
to move away from traditional mailings for those
members who prefer to not receive paper
communications.
If you’re an online junky of just hate papers around
the house – let us know at the next meeting you
attend. Not only can we hope to save some trees,
but we may also be able to save some of our club
monies traditionally spent on printing and postage
fees.
This shift may work if our members continue to
maintain updated contact information with our
Membership team. We do not want to trim some of
our traditional mailings if that means we sacrifice
any connection with our members. Think on it!
Important information inside – open
immediately!
Don’t miss this opportunity to join in
the fun and friendship of the Denver
Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi!
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Denver, CO 80220
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