Monday, April 28, 2008
Phi Chapter's New Web Site!
Phi chapter recently launched a brand new chapter website. Their home on the web is:
http://phibetafraternity.webs.com/. Be sure to check them out!
If your chapter has a website let us know, and we will be sure to post it at phibeta.com!
http://phibetafraternity.webs.com/. Be sure to check them out!
If your chapter has a website let us know, and we will be sure to post it at phibeta.com!
Labels: "phi chapter", chapter websites, collegiate, web
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Happy Birthday Phi Beta!
Phi Beta will celebrate 96 years serving the arts on May 5, 2008. Phi chapter at Capital University held their annual "birthday" party - which celebrates both the national founding in 1912 and the chapter's founding in April of 1932.
National Treasurer, and Phi alumna, Cora Willet was in attendance this year, with daughters Ella & Lea. See what they had to say!
See more photos at the new Phi Beta flickr page!
National Treasurer, and Phi alumna, Cora Willet was in attendance this year, with daughters Ella & Lea. See what they had to say!
See more photos at the new Phi Beta flickr page!
Labels: "founders day", "phi chapter", alumni, birthday, collegiate, photos, video
Monday, April 07, 2008
Convention Registration Form 2008 Now Available
The most recent edition of the Rose Petals included the Convention Registration Form. If, however, you need more copies, you can now download the registration form from phibeta.com by clicking here.
The form includes registration for the general Convention as well as special Convention events. Be sure to send yours in ASAP!
Labels: 2008, convention registration, forms, national convention
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Alumni Grant & Collegiate Scholarship 2008
Alumni
Don't forget you have until May 1, 2008 to submit your applications for the Esther Kellog-Schulz Alumni Grants! Details available here!
Collegiates
Your deadline for the 2008 Collegiate Scholarship Competition is also May 1, 2008! Details available for you right here!
Labels: alumni, collegiate, grant, scholarship
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Information on Phi Beta Convention 2008 in Williamsburg
Pi Alpha Upsilon is hosting the 2008 Phi Beta Convention in Williamsburg, Virginia on July 17. We are reaching out to all Phi Betas to join the fun! The theme for the convention will be “Phi Beta Meets History” with an appropriate logo of colonial style fife and drum performers. We recommend that you save the information in this article for future reference.
In choosing a hotel for the convention site, the warmth of personnel and overall
attractiveness prompted the decision to contract with the Williamsburg Hospitality House next July 17 – 19. As always, the hotel will let you come before the Convention begins and/or stay after the Convention ends for the special Phi Beta room rate. Check with the hotel for details at (757) 229-4020 and to reserve your room.
There is a highly recommended (but optional) walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg. This is a prime tourist attraction. This tour will take place on Thursday, July 17. It will begin at the Hospitality House (the hotel) at 9:00 am. A lunch will be served at King’s Arm Tavern at 11:30 am. After lunch there will be free time to continue touring until 5:00 pm. The tour package includes a two-day pass to Colonial Williamsburg. The cost of the tour package is $70.00 and needs to be sent to the National Treasurer (Cora) with the convention registration form. (Dress should be casual with comfortable shoes. Those wishing to participate in this tour need to make Wednesday night (July 16th) reservations early, as only rooms for National Council have been arranged for that night. When making your arrangements, ask the hotel for the Phi Beta rate. Check in time is 3pm. The hotel does offer luggage storage if the rooms are not available upon check-in.
The nearest airport is the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport in Newport News, VA. Shuttles from the airport to the Hospitality House (the hotel) are available from Tidewater Coach Shuttle Service (757) 218-9539 for the following prices (prices subject to change):
Single: 1-way at $35 and roundtrip at $65
Doubles: 1-way at $40 and roundtrip at $75
Carey VIP Chauffeured Services (757) 220-5466 is also available (3 passenger town car one-way trip cost $87.68). There are also 7 cab companies serving the area (consult a local phone book).
Most of the Williamsburg Area Transport Shuttles service the hotel, providing rides to various places of interest (www.williamsburgtransport.com). Those of age 60 or more ride for half price. Famous places of interest include Jamestown, Yorktown, Busch Gardens Theme Park, the Mariners’ Museum, many outlet stores, and the Williamsburg Pottery. The hotel provides pamphlets for these and many other places of interest in Virginia. A magazine offered by the hotel and motel association, which is available in the lobby, gives all this information plus discount coupons for many local shops and restaurants.
Phi Beta members will provide entertainment at the convention. On Thursday evening, Jamie Auberg will present the premiere of his original movie “Intergalactic Archeology.” Mr. Auberg will also play an original clarinet composition at the banquet. The banquet entertainment will also include Emily Chua, who will provide a generous serving of French piano solos. Marjorie Vance (Program Chairperson) will make a vocal appearance with Emily Chua as well. There will be guest artists comprised of new Phi Beta members, friends, and faculty from Centerstage Academy. The forecast is calling for a strong chance of chamber music!
TOTE-BAGS are available by pre-order only. The bags are 2-tone (royal blue and black) with zippers and pockets, perhaps for your water bottle and cell phone. They include a screen print of the Convention info. The Tote-bags cost $15 each. Orders must be placed by June 15, 2008. (We need 25 for a minimum order!)
Send Checks to:
Jamie K. Auberg
Treasurer, Pi Alpha Upsilon
126 Windsor Pines Way, Apt. G
Newport News, VA 23608
If you have any QUESTIONS, call
Gay Ross-Clunis at (757) 565-1873
(M-F before noon or weekends)
We recommend you bring an umbrella, as the weather in this part of Virginia can be quite unpredictable. We also recommend that you bring your credit cards! The renowned shopping center, Merchants’ Square, stays open until 7:30pm, and there are many other delightful shops within Colonial Williamsburg. We look forward to seeing you here in historic Virginia next summer! Please order your tote-bags.
Submitted by Jamie Auberg, PAU
Historian, Pi Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Phi Beta
In choosing a hotel for the convention site, the warmth of personnel and overall
attractiveness prompted the decision to contract with the Williamsburg Hospitality House next July 17 – 19. As always, the hotel will let you come before the Convention begins and/or stay after the Convention ends for the special Phi Beta room rate. Check with the hotel for details at (757) 229-4020 and to reserve your room.
There is a highly recommended (but optional) walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg. This is a prime tourist attraction. This tour will take place on Thursday, July 17. It will begin at the Hospitality House (the hotel) at 9:00 am. A lunch will be served at King’s Arm Tavern at 11:30 am. After lunch there will be free time to continue touring until 5:00 pm. The tour package includes a two-day pass to Colonial Williamsburg. The cost of the tour package is $70.00 and needs to be sent to the National Treasurer (Cora) with the convention registration form. (Dress should be casual with comfortable shoes. Those wishing to participate in this tour need to make Wednesday night (July 16th) reservations early, as only rooms for National Council have been arranged for that night. When making your arrangements, ask the hotel for the Phi Beta rate. Check in time is 3pm. The hotel does offer luggage storage if the rooms are not available upon check-in.
The nearest airport is the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport in Newport News, VA. Shuttles from the airport to the Hospitality House (the hotel) are available from Tidewater Coach Shuttle Service (757) 218-9539 for the following prices (prices subject to change):
Single: 1-way at $35 and roundtrip at $65
Doubles: 1-way at $40 and roundtrip at $75
Carey VIP Chauffeured Services (757) 220-5466 is also available (3 passenger town car one-way trip cost $87.68). There are also 7 cab companies serving the area (consult a local phone book).
Most of the Williamsburg Area Transport Shuttles service the hotel, providing rides to various places of interest (www.williamsburgtransport.com). Those of age 60 or more ride for half price. Famous places of interest include Jamestown, Yorktown, Busch Gardens Theme Park, the Mariners’ Museum, many outlet stores, and the Williamsburg Pottery. The hotel provides pamphlets for these and many other places of interest in Virginia. A magazine offered by the hotel and motel association, which is available in the lobby, gives all this information plus discount coupons for many local shops and restaurants.
Phi Beta members will provide entertainment at the convention. On Thursday evening, Jamie Auberg will present the premiere of his original movie “Intergalactic Archeology.” Mr. Auberg will also play an original clarinet composition at the banquet. The banquet entertainment will also include Emily Chua, who will provide a generous serving of French piano solos. Marjorie Vance (Program Chairperson) will make a vocal appearance with Emily Chua as well. There will be guest artists comprised of new Phi Beta members, friends, and faculty from Centerstage Academy. The forecast is calling for a strong chance of chamber music!
TOTE-BAGS are available by pre-order only. The bags are 2-tone (royal blue and black) with zippers and pockets, perhaps for your water bottle and cell phone. They include a screen print of the Convention info. The Tote-bags cost $15 each. Orders must be placed by June 15, 2008. (We need 25 for a minimum order!)
Send Checks to:
Jamie K. Auberg
Treasurer, Pi Alpha Upsilon
126 Windsor Pines Way, Apt. G
Newport News, VA 23608
If you have any QUESTIONS, call
Gay Ross-Clunis at (757) 565-1873
(M-F before noon or weekends)
We recommend you bring an umbrella, as the weather in this part of Virginia can be quite unpredictable. We also recommend that you bring your credit cards! The renowned shopping center, Merchants’ Square, stays open until 7:30pm, and there are many other delightful shops within Colonial Williamsburg. We look forward to seeing you here in historic Virginia next summer! Please order your tote-bags.
Submitted by Jamie Auberg, PAU
Historian, Pi Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Phi Beta
Labels: national convention, virginia, williamsburg
Monday, January 21, 2008
Rose Petals Deadline Extended - Resubmissions Requested
Dear Members of Phi Beta Fraternity,
It is with great honor I came to join our organization in 1999, only 9 years ago. In that time, I served as my collegiate chapter President and four years as National VP of Collegiates. Last convention, I accepted the National Editor position, and have been struggling to produce quality materials for all of Phi Beta.
I have endured my share of personal and professional trauma and happenings over the last year and a half, since our 2006 convention where I was sworn into office. Fortunately, I was able to produce the most recent issue of the Rose Petals this past summer, but sadly, due to my moves around Columbus, Ohio, missed out on some of the
non-electronic (postal mail) submissions. Currently, I am in the midst of compiling the next issue of Rose Petals, so that you may all get excited about our upcoming 2008 Convention in Williamsburg, Virginia!
It is with heavy heart I write about yet another setback. While at dinner on Monday, January 14, my car was broken into, and my laptop was stolen. I have reported the incident to all necessary parties, but there is little hope of return. While I still have all articles submitted to me via email, again, I have no hard copies of articles or reports from chapters that submitted materials via US Postal Mail. This includes submissions for Rose Petals and the Baton. This includes both hand written letters and photographs.
Sadly, I must request that any submissions made non-electronically be resubmitted as soon as possible. I hope that this will give other chapters a 'last minute' opportunity to submit even if they have not yet turned in a chapter report or feature article. I also hope that many more of our artistic members nationwide will be interested in
posting a small (and inexpensive!) advertisement for this publication. Or if you are interested in updating your chapter report, please do!
I vow to do my best in the production of this winter's Rose Petals (including convention registration information due in June) as well as our upcoming Baton issue which I hope to print by the start of May. Rose Petals submissions are now due January 31 to editor (at) phibeta (dot) com and Baton features by February 22. Ads for those publications have the same deadlines.
Love in Phi Beta,
Julia Cline
National Editor
It is with great honor I came to join our organization in 1999, only 9 years ago. In that time, I served as my collegiate chapter President and four years as National VP of Collegiates. Last convention, I accepted the National Editor position, and have been struggling to produce quality materials for all of Phi Beta.
I have endured my share of personal and professional trauma and happenings over the last year and a half, since our 2006 convention where I was sworn into office. Fortunately, I was able to produce the most recent issue of the Rose Petals this past summer, but sadly, due to my moves around Columbus, Ohio, missed out on some of the
non-electronic (postal mail) submissions. Currently, I am in the midst of compiling the next issue of Rose Petals, so that you may all get excited about our upcoming 2008 Convention in Williamsburg, Virginia!
It is with heavy heart I write about yet another setback. While at dinner on Monday, January 14, my car was broken into, and my laptop was stolen. I have reported the incident to all necessary parties, but there is little hope of return. While I still have all articles submitted to me via email, again, I have no hard copies of articles or reports from chapters that submitted materials via US Postal Mail. This includes submissions for Rose Petals and the Baton. This includes both hand written letters and photographs.
Sadly, I must request that any submissions made non-electronically be resubmitted as soon as possible. I hope that this will give other chapters a 'last minute' opportunity to submit even if they have not yet turned in a chapter report or feature article. I also hope that many more of our artistic members nationwide will be interested in
posting a small (and inexpensive!) advertisement for this publication. Or if you are interested in updating your chapter report, please do!
I vow to do my best in the production of this winter's Rose Petals (including convention registration information due in June) as well as our upcoming Baton issue which I hope to print by the start of May. Rose Petals submissions are now due January 31 to editor (at) phibeta (dot) com and Baton features by February 22. Ads for those publications have the same deadlines.
Love in Phi Beta,
Julia Cline
National Editor
Labels: advertisements, advertising, deadlines, rose petals, rose petals deadline
Sunday, January 20, 2008
2008 National Convention
Phi Beta's National Convention is being held this year in Williamsburg, Virginia, hosted by our Pi Alpha Upsilon chapter.
This year's Convention dates are July 17-20, 2008.
The Convention hotel is the Williamsburg Hospitality House, located near historic Colonial Williamsburg, Merchant's Square, and the College of William and Mary.
Registration information will be available in the next issue of Rose Petals.
Make your plans to attend now!
This year's Convention dates are July 17-20, 2008.
The Convention hotel is the Williamsburg Hospitality House, located near historic Colonial Williamsburg, Merchant's Square, and the College of William and Mary.
Registration information will be available in the next issue of Rose Petals.
Make your plans to attend now!
Labels: national convention, virginia, williamsburg
Monday, August 13, 2007
Welcome Pi Alpha Phi Chapter!
Welcome to Phi Beta's newest Alumni chapter! Pi Alpha Phi chapter is located in DeCatur, Illinois. The chapter was installed on Saturday, August 4, 2007. Nine members were present for the ceremony, performed by National VP Collegiates Roy Pilger and National Director of Fraternity Education Dawn Pilger. Check out the latest Rose Petals for photos!
Labels: alumni, alumni chapter, installation, pi alpha phi
MacDowell Colony Celebrates Centennial
Phi Beta would like to congratulate The MacDowell Colony on their Centennial Celebration. The colony turned 100 this year, and has been hosting special events throughout the year to celebrate. Visit the special MacDowell Colony Centennial web site to learn more and find events in your area!
Labels: centennial, macdowell colony
Monday, March 05, 2007
National Council Visits Prospective Convention Site
Phi Beta National Council members held their annual meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia on February 23 - 25, 2007.Council members provided updates on their individual progress in their positions and outlined goals and tasks to complete during their terms. Read their complete officer reports in your Rose Petals.
In addition, the National Council worked with 2008 Convention hosts Pi Alpha Upsilon as they are already delving into the process of planning a great Convention for all of us in Williamsburg. The Council was delighted to attend the initiation of a new Phi Beta member, Jamie Auberg, and preview a trailer for his upcoming film.
Above: National President Elin Torvik, National Treasurer Cora Willett, National VP Collegiates Roy Pilger, & National Editor Julia Frahm enjoying Merchants Square in Historic Williamsburg
Photos from the National Council Meeting:
Pi Alpha Upsilon chapter with their newest
member, filmmaker and composer Jaimie Auberg
The Lobby of The Williamsburg Hospitality House,
one of the prospective locations for Convention 2008
National VP Collegiates Roy Pilger, National Editor Julia Frahm,
National VP Alumni Carrie Frederick, National President Elin Torvik,
& National Treasurer Cora Willett enjoy visiting Colonial Williamsburg
one of the prospective locations for Convention 2008
National VP Collegiates Roy Pilger, National Editor Julia Frahm,
National VP Alumni Carrie Frederick, National President Elin Torvik,
& National Treasurer Cora Willett enjoy visiting Colonial Williamsburg
National Council works hard even as they wait
to board their flights home on Sunday morning
to board their flights home on Sunday morning
Labels: convention planning, national council, photos, virginia, williamsburg
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Esther Kellogg-Schultz Alumni Grant
Phi Beta announces the first Esther Kellogg-Schultz Alumni Grants, made possible by a generous gift from Esther Kellog-Schultz.
All alumni members of Phi Beta are eligible to apply for these grants of $250 each. The deadline for applying is April 15, 2007.
Further details about the grants may be found online at the Alumni Resource Center.
All alumni members of Phi Beta are eligible to apply for these grants of $250 each. The deadline for applying is April 15, 2007.
Further details about the grants may be found online at the Alumni Resource Center.
Labels: alumni, donations, esther-kellog schultz, gifts, grant, grants
Monday, October 30, 2006
New Alumni Chapter in Virginia
October 29, 2006 saw the chartering of Phi Beta Fraternity's newest alumni chapter: Pi Alpha Upsilon. The chapter is located in Virginia, with members currently located in Newport News, Lynchburg, and Richmond.
(from left to right) Blanche (Patron), Rebecca, Emily, Marjorie, Randy, Gay
National President Elin Torvik and National VP Alumni Carrie Frederick had the privilege of visiting the historic Newport News/Williamsburg area to perform the member initiation and chapter installation ceremonies.
Pi Alpha Upsilon chapter co-presidents Rebecca Lowe and Gay Ross-Clunis
The chapter is led by long-time Phi Beta member Gay Ross-Clunis and newly initiated member Rebecca Lowe.
We look forward to seeing our newest alumni chapter grow. Look for more details in your next Rose Petals. Please join all of Phi Beta Fraternity in welcoming our newest members!
(from left to right) Blanche (Patron), Rebecca, Emily, Marjorie, Randy, Gay
National President Elin Torvik and National VP Alumni Carrie Frederick had the privilege of visiting the historic Newport News/Williamsburg area to perform the member initiation and chapter installation ceremonies.
Pi Alpha Upsilon chapter co-presidents Rebecca Lowe and Gay Ross-ClunisThe chapter is led by long-time Phi Beta member Gay Ross-Clunis and newly initiated member Rebecca Lowe.
We look forward to seeing our newest alumni chapter grow. Look for more details in your next Rose Petals. Please join all of Phi Beta Fraternity in welcoming our newest members!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Phi Beta Rocks Cleveland - Convention 2006 PHOTOS!
Here are just a few photos from Phi Beta's 2006 National Covention.
Photo Album
-Carrie Frederick, National VP Alumni
Photo Album
-Carrie Frederick, National VP Alumni
Sunday, September 10, 2006
New Members at the 2006 National Convention
Phi Beta was pleased to welcome two new alumni members during the 2006 National Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio, in July.
Josh Willett (pictured right) received his bachelor of music education from Capital University. He is a band director in Jackson, Ohio. He and his wife, Cora, recently welcomed two new additions themselves, their twins Ella and Lea.
John Clare (pictured left) is a classical music enthusiast, composer, and award winning radio broadcaster. Phi Beta was privileged to have Clare premier his work The Seven Deadly Cindys during the Convention, as a part of his modern classical music program. Clare is also the webmaster of Classically Hip.
Clare presents his original electronic work Carmen Fantasy during the National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, July 2006.
-Carrie Frederick, National VP Alumni
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Welcome!
Welcome to the official Phi Beta blog! This is the place to find our current events, news, and general updates.
Phi Beta Fraternity: National Professional Association for the Creative and Performing Arts is a fraternal organization for students and professionals in any art field, encompassing visual arts, dance, speech, music, writing, drama, and their histories and therapies.
Phi Beta Fraternity: National Professional Association for the Creative and Performing Arts is a fraternal organization for students and professionals in any art field, encompassing visual arts, dance, speech, music, writing, drama, and their histories and therapies.
