Saturday, July 26, 2008
Impromptu Dance & Jam Session
An irish-inspired session broke out at Convention 2008 in the Presidential Suite.
Irish dancing by Julia. Guitar by Doug. Bodhran by Carrie.
Irish dancing by Julia. Guitar by Doug. Bodhran by Carrie.
Labels: "phi beta", 2008, irish dance, irish music, national convention, video
Friday, July 25, 2008
Congratulations to the 2008 National Phi Beta Award Winners!
Phi Beta recognizes the talents of our members, and every Convention celebrates these talents with awards. The 2008 National Award recipients are:
PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE:
Awarded to members for specific achievement and service to the fraternity.
Gay Ross-Clunis, Pi Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Newport News/Williamsburg, VA, for starting a new alumni chapter
Cora Willett, Pi Epsilon Alpha Chapter - e-Chapter, for work above and beyond National Council duties.
ALUMNI CHAPTER AWARD:
A National Council Award; a monetary award given to an alumni chapter which has exhibited outstanding achievement.
Pi Alpha Upsilon, Newport News/Williamsburg, VA.
NATIONAL HISTORIAN AWARD:
Awarded to historians/members for superior contributions to fraternity publications
Bernice DuLong, Pi Alpha Theta Chapter, Los Angeles, CA
Sylvia Crowell, Pi Iota Chapter, Los Angeles CA.
COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:
Monetary award given to a collegiate member who has not only exhibited artistic talent, but has also displayed exemplary abilities in living a life of service. National Council was pleased to award a high honorable mention:
Natalie West, Phi Chapter, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio.
LEADERSHIP AWARD:
Award given to a collegiate member in recognition of outstanding leadership and a demonstration of integrity within Phi Beta.
Alicia Gausepohl, Phi Chapter, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio
Mary Anne Edmiston, Phi Chapter, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio
ESTHER KELLOGG-SCHULZ ALUMNI GRANT:
Grant awarded to an alumni member to assist in furthering professional endeavors.
Nancy Schuman, Pi Alpha Sigma Chapter, Cleveland, Ohio
JACK E. BLAKE PATRON AWARD:
Award given to a Phi Beta patron who has generously shared both time and talent with Phi Beta members.
Alvin Mills, Pi Alpha Theta Chapter, Los Angeles, CA
HELENGRACE WARWICK AWARD:
Award given to an alumni member who has steadfastly and continuously lived a life of service. The recipient of this award must have also exhibited special cooperation with National Council within his/her lifelong years of service.
Eleanor Hughes, Pi Alpha Theta Chapter, Los Angeles, California.
PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE:
Awarded to members for specific achievement and service to the fraternity.
Gay Ross-Clunis, Pi Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Newport News/Williamsburg, VA, for starting a new alumni chapter
Cora Willett, Pi Epsilon Alpha Chapter - e-Chapter, for work above and beyond National Council duties.
ALUMNI CHAPTER AWARD:
A National Council Award; a monetary award given to an alumni chapter which has exhibited outstanding achievement.
Pi Alpha Upsilon, Newport News/Williamsburg, VA.
NATIONAL HISTORIAN AWARD:
Awarded to historians/members for superior contributions to fraternity publications
Bernice DuLong, Pi Alpha Theta Chapter, Los Angeles, CA
Sylvia Crowell, Pi Iota Chapter, Los Angeles CA.
COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:
Monetary award given to a collegiate member who has not only exhibited artistic talent, but has also displayed exemplary abilities in living a life of service. National Council was pleased to award a high honorable mention:
Natalie West, Phi Chapter, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio.
LEADERSHIP AWARD:
Award given to a collegiate member in recognition of outstanding leadership and a demonstration of integrity within Phi Beta.
Alicia Gausepohl, Phi Chapter, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio
Mary Anne Edmiston, Phi Chapter, Capital University, Columbus, Ohio
ESTHER KELLOGG-SCHULZ ALUMNI GRANT:
Grant awarded to an alumni member to assist in furthering professional endeavors.
Nancy Schuman, Pi Alpha Sigma Chapter, Cleveland, Ohio
JACK E. BLAKE PATRON AWARD:
Award given to a Phi Beta patron who has generously shared both time and talent with Phi Beta members.
Alvin Mills, Pi Alpha Theta Chapter, Los Angeles, CA
HELENGRACE WARWICK AWARD:
Award given to an alumni member who has steadfastly and continuously lived a life of service. The recipient of this award must have also exhibited special cooperation with National Council within his/her lifelong years of service.
Eleanor Hughes, Pi Alpha Theta Chapter, Los Angeles, California.
Labels: 2008, awards, national awards, national convention
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Phi Beta Announces New National Officers
Congratulations to all of Phi Beta's National Council. Members hold a two-year term. Our Council Members for 2008-2010 are:
National President: Cora Willett
National VP Alumni: Carrie Frederick
National VP Collegiates: Alicia Gausepohl
National Treasurer: Debbie Frantz
National Editor: Dawn Pilger
If you are interested in any Directorships or assisting nationals please check phibeta.com for further information.
National President: Cora Willett
National VP Alumni: Carrie Frederick
National VP Collegiates: Alicia Gausepohl
National Treasurer: Debbie Frantz
National Editor: Dawn Pilger
If you are interested in any Directorships or assisting nationals please check phibeta.com for further information.
Labels: national convention, national council
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Convention 2008 Marches In!
Marjorie Vance (Pi Alpha Upsilon) leads Phi Betas, with the assistance of Lucy Lescszek (Pi Alpha Sigma) and Dr. William Richardson (trumpet, Alumni-at-Large), in several rousing verses of Oh When the Saints Go Marching In.... including a few in German!
Photos from Convention '08 are available here. We are also soliciting your photos and videos from Convention - Contact Us!
Photos from Convention '08 are available here. We are also soliciting your photos and videos from Convention - Contact Us!
Labels: "awards banquet", "phi beta", awards, music, national convention, singing, virginia, williamsburg
Friday, July 18, 2008
Phi Beta Initiates New Members, Enjoys Varied Entertainment
Phi Beta welcomes our newest members, Doug Hare and Dr. William Richardson!
Dr. Richardson, trumpet and piccolo trumpet, was one of the performers during the Friday afternoon luncheon, accompanied by Barbara Sterbank.
Dr. Richardson, trumpet and piccolo trumpet, was one of the performers during the Friday afternoon luncheon, accompanied by Barbara Sterbank.
Labels: 2008, national convention, new members, news, photos, video, virginia, williamsburg
Phi Beta Hosts Film Premier at Convention
Filmmaker and Composer Jamie Auberg, Pi Alpha Upsilon, takes questions after premiering his film Intergalactic Archaelogy II at the opening night of Phi Beta's Convention in Williamsburg, VA. Auberg wrote the screenplay, composed all original works of music, acted, and edited the film.
Labels: 2008, film, jamie auberg, movie, national convention, photos, premier, virginia, williamsburg
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Convention Attendees Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg
Phi Beta Convention attendees enjoyed a casual lunch before the official evening kickoff. During lunch, one of our littlest attendees, Ella Willett (daughter of National Treasurer Cora Willett), showed us how cold the water here is:
And then she enjoyed a laugh with National President Elin Torvik.
Labels: 2008, national convention, photos, video, virginia, williamsburg, wok buffet
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Stay Tuned for Convention Coverage!
Can't make Convention? Want to keep up with the breaking news, the important decisions, and all of the Phi Beta hijinx? Check the Phi Beta blog for our first ever on-site Convention coverage!
Labels: national convention, news
