Phi Beta : Creative & Performing Arts

Phi Beta's 2010 Convention culminated with the Awards Banquet.

Awards Recipients

Leadership Pin: Jordan Weering, Phi

Collegiate Scholarship Honorable Mention: Kerstin Schumaker, Phi

Alumni Chapter Award: Pi Alpha Mu, Cincinnati

President's Award for Excellence: Madeline Wright, Pi Alpha Theta

The Convention delegates inducted the new slate of National Officers. The new officers are listed below and may be contacted through phibeta.com.

National President: Cora Willett
National VP Alumni: Elin Torvik
National VP Collegiates: Alicia Gausepohl
National Treasurer: Shirley May Byrnes
National Editor: Carrie Frederick

More photos, videos, and information from the Convention are posted on the facebook event page. Thanks to everyone for another great convention, particularly the Pi Alpha Mu chapter for their amazing job as hosts!

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The traditional memorial service was presented in Pilgrim's Chapel. Pi Alpha Mu chapter members provided live music.



Pi Alpha Mu chapter members Leesa & Terry performing for the Memorial Service

Convention attendees toured the Cincinnati Wing of the Cincinnati Museum of Art.



The National Council awarded the Leadersip to Jordan Weering.


National President Cora Willett presents Phi member Jordan Weering the Leadership Pin

Jordan unfortunately is unable to attend the Saturday evening Awards Banquet, so her pin was awarded on the bus after a tour of architecture and important artistic venues in Cincinnati.(Which makes for a good future Phi Beta trivia question!)

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Convention attendees were treated to an evening celebrating our founding year at the home of gracious hosts Bill & Marion Cooley.

There was a traditional dinner, dramatic vignette, dance presentation and sing-a-long.



Pi Alpha Mu chapter members present a dramatic vignette as Phi Beta's three founders



Pi Alpha Mu chapter members with host Bill Cooley.



Phi chapter members at dinner

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Phi Beta business meetings started to day and are in full swing.



We had a break where members enjoyed not only a delicious lunch, but where also treated to another historic vignette which highlighted Phi Beta's historic relationship to broadcasting and



Pi Alpha Mu chapter members performing



Bravo for Broadcasting presentation on the history of broadcasting in Cincinnati

Members are looking forward to an exciting night in 1912 this evening!

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Phi Betas from around the country were welcomed by the Pi Alpha Mu chapter during registration. The chapter is holding several raffles for baskets ranging from arts themes to fitness to coffee. Below are photos from the registration table.



The opening reception featured Phi Beta history, including a historic artistic vignette and several displays of the history of Cincinnati.


Pi Alpha Mu members performing a historic vignette




Phi member Jordan Weer performing during the opening reception

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National Council arrived in Cincinnati this afternoon to finish getting ready for Convention.

We took a break to join some other members for dinner at a local restaurant. And since it's National Ice Cream Day, we had to stop at Graeter's - a local ice cream joint.



Then it was back to the work of finalizing paper work and agenda items.



We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the opening reception Thursday night @ 7pm. You can keep up with all of the Convention happenings right here on the Official Phi Beta blog. We'll have more photos & videos posted on our Facebook Event Page.

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Convention 2010 will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, hosted by the Pi Alpha Mu chapter.

Stay tuned to phibeta.com and your RosePetals for detailed information & registration info.

Celebrate 98 years of Phi Beta!

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An irish-inspired session broke out at Convention 2008 in the Presidential Suite.
Irish dancing by Julia. Guitar by Doug. Bodhran by Carrie.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Every Convention features an awards presentation. This highlight affords both National Council and all fraternity members the opportunity to acknowledge those Phi Betas who have distinguished themselves through exceptional talent and unparalleled service to our fraternity. The awards listed below are open for nomination. Do consider nominating an outstanding member or patron.

LEADERSHIP PIN -- individual award given to a collegiate who has not only exhibited outstanding leadership, but has also demonstrated integrity.

ROSE AWARD -- individual award given to an alumni member who has exhibited outstanding professional development or outstanding lifetime career achievement.

HELENGRACE WARWICK AWARD --individual award given to an alumni member who has been of active, lifelong service to Phi Beta, and who has assisted National Council in some capacity.

JACK E. BLAKE PATRON AWARD -- award given to a patron who has demonstrated an unusual commitment or contribution to Phi Beta.

COLLEGIATE PROJECT AWARD -- award given to a collegiate chapter which best brings an awareness of Phi Beta to the campus or the community.

If you wish to nominate an individual or a chapter for one of these awards, you can do so via e-mail or regular mail. Please indicate the name of the award, the name of the individual or chapter, and the reasons WHY the person/chapter deserves recognition. Note that the ROSE AWARD requires a resume, photo and brief biography of the person being nominated.

Send nominations to:

Thardulak (at) aol (dot) com

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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!

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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

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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!

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