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DEIA Recommendations and Commitments
In her latest blog post National President Tracey Liphardt shares the recommendations from the DEIA Task Force report, and the commitments that Grand Council has made in response.
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Help us learn more
In pursuit of our DEIA goals, Theta Phi Alpha has researched ways to collect demographic information about our membership. Having this data will inform the organization of future initiatives and programming opportunities that will best serve and support members. In order to do this, we have added fields to our Member Portal for our members to update their demographic information to be kept on file for the organization. This information will not be made public on your user profile and it is optional to complete.
To update your member information please login to the Member Portal and click My Information to add your demographics.
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Virtual Founders' Day
This year, due to social distancing requirements, please join us on the Theta Phi Alpha Facebook page for a virtual Founders' Day celebration! We'll be celebrating via live video at 12 p.m and 7 p.m. ET.
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 Registration is open for OLT!
Officer Leadership Training will be held virtually July 15 - 17. Newly elected Executive Board officers will participate in workshops, educational tracks, and opportunities for idea sharing with your sisters. Each chapter is required to send the following officers: President, Treasurer, Vice President (or officer in charge of chapter development), and Recruitment. Additional collegiate sisters, advisors, and other alumnae are also invited to attend. Everyone who registers by April 15th will receive a special registration gift!
OLT Facilitator Applications
OLT facilitators are needed on Friday, July 16, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. EST. During the conference, officers will attend large group sessions and officer-specific sessions, as well as sessions addressing leadership and professional development, and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities. Facilitators deliver materials designed by National Office and work collaboratively with collegians, alumnae, and volunteers. Facilitators will receive training in late May-early June. [Learn more and apply] |
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Volunteer at Camp Friendship!
Are you interested in serving others and spending a fun-filled week in rustic Mississippi? Applications for Camp Friendship Counselors are now available.
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2022 Siena Medal Nominations
Nominations are being accepted now through June 1, 2021. Siena Medalists have created a legacy of integrity, principled leadership, grace, and social change. Help us find our next honoree! [Nomination Form]
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Emerging Chapter Closes
On March 15, 2021, the Grand Council of Theta Phi Alpha voted to close the Ottawa University Emerging Chapter in Ottawa, Kansas due to sustainability challenges. New members of the Ottawa University Emerging Chapter have been invited to join Theta Phi Alpha as alumnae initiates and enjoy the benefits and opportunities that our lifelong sisterhood offers.
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Mail Vote Reminder - Return by May 13
Mail vote information was emailed to Chapter Presidents, Association Presidents, Past National Presidents, Grand Council, and the Board of Trustees on Feb. 12, 2021, pursuant to National Constitution & Bylaws ARTICLE IX AMENDMENTS, SECTION 2. BETWEEN CONVENTIONS. If you wish to receive a paper copy mailed to you, please contact Amy Sharpe at the National Office.
The package of proposed amendments is posted here for your review.
We have scheduled a webinar for the motion makers to present their proposed amendments. This webinar will be recorded and posted online if you are unable to attend the live event. When: Mar 31, 2021 07:30 p.m. ET (US and Canada). Register in advance for this meeting here.
Recipients should print the mailed ballot vote document, complete it, then scan and email it to nes@thetaphialpha.org by May 13, 2021. Alternatively, recipients may mail their completed ballots by May 13, 2021 to:
Theta Phi Alpha National Office
27025 Knickerbocker Rd.
Bay Village, OH 44140-2300
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National Officer Appointments:
The following sisters were recently appointed by Grand Council to serve as National Officers:
- Qamiljana Rrapo, Delta Eta, Writing/Editing Team
- Jessica Junqua, Delta Lambda, Emerging Chapter communications coordinator
- Ydanissa Gonzalez, Gamma Zeta, Iota Conference Director
- Victoria Crowe, Chi, Chi Chapter Advisor
- Cheyenne Bryan, Delta Eta, Beta Conference Director
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Theta Phi Alpha Celebrates Chapter Anniversaries
March 1, 1986 - Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Indiana Univ. of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
March 7, 1943 - Upsilon Chapter, Loyola Univ., Chicago, IL
March 15, 1986 - Alpha Phi Chapter, St. Mary's Univ., Winona, MN
March 21, 1971 - Alpha Lambda Chapter, Gannon Univ., Erie, PA
March 27, 1993 - Beta Tau Chapter, Johnson & Wales Univ., Providence, RI
March 28, 2009 - Gamma Pi Chapter, St. John's Univ., Staten Island, NY
March 29, 2008 - Gamma Xi Chapter, The Univ. of Virginia's College at Wise, Wise, VA
March 31, 1990 - Beta Zeta Chapter, New York Institute of Technology, Central Islip, NY
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