March 2012 Newsletter copy
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March 2012 Newsletter copy
MARCH 2012 Kappa Theta Saint Louis University Sigmatines On February 11th, Kappa Theta held their second annual ‘Sigmatines’ sisterhood event. We kicked the event off with a conversation about why this sisterhood is important to us and how we can share it with others by recruiting great new women. Members then made and exchanged valentines while chatting, enjoying snacks, and dancing to our new favorite song "Come on Eileen". We also got to meet Jessica (Blankenship) Rider from Delta Upsilon, the awesome new advisor for the Vice President of Finance. We were also very excited to bring back the tradition of a cookie pass. A giant heart shaped cookie was passed around the circle, stopping at each woman so she could take a chunk of cookie and say something positive. This feel- good exercise was fulfilling and delicious! The Dove Love was flowing freely and everybody had a great time! We hope all of our alumnae had a fantastic Valentine's Day! Live Sigma Kappa! livesigmakappa.com is a new online community space for Sigma Kappa alumnae! It is currently in phase one, which consists of an alumnae blog. Soon, phase two will be implemented and the site will include discussion forums, an interactive calendar, and other ways to connect to each other and Sigma Kappa. Alumnae Spotlight: Ashley Fisher SLU School of Law on the Move! SLU’s law school is set to be relocated to downtown Saint Louis by August of 2012. The 11 floor, 26,000 square foot building that will host SLU law students was donated by Joe and Loretta Scott. The school’s hope is that this relocation will bring students into closer proximity with the courts and many of the region’s top law firms. Ashley (Pickett) Fisher graduated from SLU in 2005 and has now returned to Kappa Theta as our Advisory Board Chairman. She is also active with the Spirit of Saint Louis Alumnae Chapter. She says that she loves being involved with the collegiate women because we keep her young. Her favorite part of advising is “observing the personal growth of the officers and members”. It amazes her to see what this organization does for its members. Since graduating from college, Ashley has earned her law degree from the University of Alabama Cupcakes for a Cause On February 1, a group of Kappa Theta women visited Mercy Skilled Nursing Center to deliver cupcakes to the residents living there. We had decorated the cupcakes the night before during a recruitment event. We all enjoyed getting to know the patients and practicing our gerontologyfocused philanthropic efforts. and is licensed in Missouri. She married her college sweetheart, John, this past September and has recently opened her own company. Ashley Fisher Designs and Events specializes in weddings (event planning, photography, graphic design, and custom jewelry). We are very lucky to have Ashley around and are so grateful for all she does for Sigma Kappa and Kappa Theta, in particular. Upcoming Events SKetti Dinner Potluck and Senior Night Friday, April 20, 6pm DeMattias Hall, 3825 West Pine Mall (near the corner of Lindell and Vandeventer): RSVP to Colleen Connaughton at [email protected] Come join the women of Kappa Theta as we end Ultra Violet Week with a delicious Italian dinner! Tuesday, May 1, 7pm Il Monastero, 3050 Olive Street: RSVP to Colleen Connaughton at [email protected] Please join Kappa Theta in a sisterly potluck dinner as we honor the women in our chapter who have dedicated so much throughout their collegiate career and celebrate their advancement into future endeavors. Initiation and Order of the Triangle Convention Wednesday July 11- Sunday July 15 Sigma Kappa Sorority’s 85th National Convention will be held in The Woodlands, Texas this summer. Any initiated member is welcome to attend! More information about registration possibilities will be available soon on www.sigmakappa.org Saturday, April 28, 9am Pere Marquette Gallery, 221 North Grand Boulevard: Join us in our ritual as we participate in the initiation of our new members and the transition for our seniors from collegiate to alumna member. Alumnae Events with the Spirit of Saint Louis Chapter “Third Thursday” Monthly Alumnae Dinners March 15th and April 19th For details and to RSVP, contact Molly Beck at [email protected]. Winery Trip Saturday, April 21st For details and to RSVP, contact Pam Mosher at [email protected]. St. Louis Area Alumnae Panhellenic Ladies’ Night Out Thursday, April 26th For details and to RSVP, contact Jodi Zook at [email protected]. Contact Us! Kappa Theta Chapter Kappa Theta Website Colleen Connaughton, Vice President of Alumnae Relations [email protected] Spirit of Saint Louis Alumnae Chapter Join us on Facebook! Visit our Website!