Phi Mu Zeta Sigma Chapter Association

Phi Mu-Zeta Sigma
Chapter Association
President 09-10
Vice President 06-07, 07-08, 08-09

• Beth, pledged Phi Mu in 2002.
• Was named "Phi of the Year" in 2002.
• Serves on Chapter Advisory Council.
• Past  Phi Mu Involvement:
  
  • Philanthropy Chair, 2004.
    
• In college, I joined Phi Mu through Formal Recruitment Week because I thought the members were honest and down-to-earth. 
• Most favorite Phi Mu memory was a road trip with Mel and Jenny C. to Dana's farm across Wisconsin for a workshop.  Highlights included home fresh food, made by Dana's mom, "The Seductive Arm Pit Sniff" photo, berry picking and the "Road Side Facial."
• Being Phi Mu as an alumna member is lots of fun, because I have networked and become friends with many Phi Mu's that were "new" to me, and I enjoy having a large circle of people to learn and try new things with.
  
• Phi Mu Big Sister is Kerri S., and my Phi Mu Little Sister is Desiree J.
• BS Marketing Communications + Art.
  
• Loves having fun with her husband, Erik, and 2 kitties.
  
• Have 2 younger sisters, 1 legacy pledged Zeta Sigma at UW-River Falls...other is at Mankato.
  
• Ideal afternoon includes visiting with friends over cheese and wine, and maybe a fun board game.
• Lifetime member of Girl Scouts. 
  
• Girl Scout Gold and Silver Award Recipient, and Appreciation Pin.
  
• Works for Bloomington Richfield Community Education in Aquatics, teaching a variety of water fitness classes, training lifeguards and supervising the staff.
• Dream Job = events, design and being creative.
  

Phi Mu-Zeta Sigma
Chapter Association
Vice President 09-10
Secretary 08 - 09

Pledge Year: 2004
Awards During Collegian Years: Sister of the Year 2005, President's
Award 2004 & 2005, Golden Lion Award 2006, Sacred Heart Award 2006
Past  Phi Mu Involvement/collegiate/alum -  Collegiate: Public
Relations Chair 2004-2007, Treasurer 2004, Website Administrator
2005-2007, President 2005-2006, Membership Director 2005-2006,
Provisional Member Director 2006-2007, Panhellenic President
2006-2007.  Alum: Alum Chum, planning committee for Pink Tie Affair,
contributor to The Aglaia
Why did you join Phi Mu? I joined Phi Mu because of the opportunities
to further my leadership experiences and the doors it would open to
new friends and new experiences.

Most favorite Phi Mu memory: There are so many!  The best memories all seem to come from just hanging out and getting to know my sisters better.

Best part of being alum: Perspective.  As an alum, I'm better able to look back on my collegiate years with clarity and share those experiences with other members. Also, seeing how the current collegians change and shape Zeta Sigma for the better is so much fun!
Big and Little Sisters: My big sister is Amanda O., and my two littles are Kelly B. and Amanda H.
Major/Minor Marketing Communications/Sociology
Married?? Nope! It's not even on my mind.
Tell us about your biological sisters/legacies/siblings! I have two older sisters, Dawn and Stacey, two brothers-in-law, Jason and John, and a niece, Julia (who will hopefully be a future Greek, if not a Phi Mu!).
Describe your Ideal afternoon. I love being out on the lake.  Any afternoon that included water + a boat + some sun would be fabulous.
Lifetime memberships: Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honorary.
Current Job: Executive Staff Assistant, Office of the Chancellor, UW-River Falls.
Dream Job: Art photographer/novelist/slacker.

Favorite Quote "One shoe can change your life." - Cinderella

Phi Mu-Zeta Sigma
Chapter Association
Treasurer 06-07, 07-08, 08-09, 09-10

• Lynn, pledged Phi Mu in 1989.
• Joined Phi Mu to polish her leadership skills and create lifelong relationships with fellow sisters.
• Most memorable Phi Mu college experience was the Chapter Installation by National Council & first Sacred Heart Ceremony.
• Benefits of being in Phi Mu as an alumna member are staying connected to the younger generation and updated on new technology and trends.  You continue to grow and develop while receiving support and encouragement from sisters.
• Local or national Phi Mu offices or chairmanships held: 
  
  • National Chapter Association Chairman 08 - present.
  • Zeta Sigma Chapter Financial Adviser 09 - present.
  • Twin City Alumnae Chapter Reference Chair, Current & Collegiate Relations Chair 06 - 09.
  • National Chapter Association Committee Member 07 - 08
    
  • Twin Cities Alumnae Chapter Treasurer 09 - present.                                                                                                   
 
• Past  Phi Mu Involvement: 
  Past Zeta Sigma Chapter Adviser 05 - 09    
  
• Past Zeta Sigma Chapter Development Adviser 04-05                                                                                                             
  
• Past Collegiate Membership Director (2 terms - 89-91)                                                                                                            
  
• Past Phi Mu Colony Adviser for Zeta Upsilon at Loras College 91-93

       Phi Mu Big Sister is Megan K., and Phi Mu Little Sister is Carol R. 
  

  • BS Psychology with Sociology and Business minors.
  • Clubs: PTSA, Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee, Scouts
    
  • Hobbies: Traveling, gardening, interior decorating, floral designing, photography, scrap booking, shopping and spending quality time with family and friends.
  • Occupation: Homemaker.
    
  • Loves being married to Tim, in telecommunications sales, Mom of 2 adopted children from South Korea - Logan 10, Future Phi Mu Legacy, Mia 5.
    
  • Owned and operated a commercial flower shop for 10 years.

Phi Mu-Zeta Sigma
Chapter Association

Vice President Membership 08 -09, 09-10
Directory Editor 06-07, 07-08

• Joan, pledged Phi Mu in 1989.
• Awarded "Greek Woman of the Year" 1989.
• Local or national Phi Mu offices or chairmanships held:
  • Vice President WISH
• Why you joined Phi Mu: I enjoyed starting something new and recruiting new sisters to share in the Phi Mu experience.
• Most memorable Phi Mu college experience was the first Zeta Sigma initiation, trick or treating for spare change for CMN and caroling.
• Benefits of being in Phi Mu as an alumnae member is keeping in touch with college sisters and getting to know new sisters.
• Bachelor of Science in Education/Coaching.   
• Tell us about your biological sisters/legacies/siblings: I am the youngest of 7 children. I am the only Greek.
• Describe you Ideal afternoon: Enjoying a spa treatment with my fellow Phi Mu Sisters. 
• Current Job: Financial Software Sales. 
• Dream Job: Professional volunteer and stay-at-home mom.
• 2 kids, 2 cats, 1 husband.

Phi Mu-Zeta Sigma
Chapter Association
Homecoming Coordinator, 07-08, 08-09, 09-10

• Megan, pledged Phi Mu in 1989.

Phi Mu-Zeta Sigma
Chapter Association
Homecoming Coordinator 08-09, 09-10

Phi Mu-Zeta Sigma
Chapter Association
Philanthropy Chair 08-09, 09-10

 Pledge Year: 2000
Awards During Collegian Years: Sacred Heart
Current Positions: Philanthropy chair

Phi Mu-Zeta Sigma
Chapter Association
Newsletter Coordinator starting December 2009

Pledge Year: 2007
- Awards During Collegian Years:
Most Involved 2007 and 2008, Sacred Heart Award 2008
- Current Positions:
Newsletter

- Pledge Year: 1999
- Awards During Collegian Years: Most Active Phi,Order of Omega member
- Current Positions: Chapter Association President, Zeta Sigma Chapter Adviser, Zeta Sigma Chapter Faculty Adviser
- Past Phi Mu Involvement/collegiate/alum: President, Phi Director
- Why did you join Phi Mu? I joined Phi Mu as a freshman and I decided to join because I wanted to meet new people and be a part of something that at the time I thought was uniquely collegiate.
- Most favorite Phi Mu memory: My favorite memory is probably collective memories of all of the years that I loved with sisters as roommates. From late night shopping runs to late night video games, we had a lot of fun.
- Best part of being alum: The best part of being an alum is maintaining connections with sisters from your collegiates years, as well as giving back to Phi Mu in ways you weren't able to as a collegiate (financially, maturity, etc.)
- Big and Little Sisters: Big Sister - Becca D., Little Sister - Jenny C.
- Major/Minor: Speech Communications - Major,International Studies - Minor
- Married? I married my college sweetheart, Chris, in 2008.
- Tell us about your biological sisters/legacies/siblings: I have two brothers, six sisters-in law and two brothers-in-law. Chris has a big family!
- Describe you Ideal afternoon: Wow, this is a great question. My realistic ideal afternoon would be staying at home on my couch, reading a book and listening to music with sun shining through the windows. My unrealistic ideal afternoon would be going to a concert.
- Current Job: Admissions Counselor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls
- Dream Job: Study Abroad Advisor