Sigma Kappa - University of Florida

Beta Tau Housing Corporation of Sigma Kappa at the University of Florida • Spring 2022 Beta Tau ConnSKtion The Women Behind Sigma Kappa I n 2020, a volunteer task force was charged with reviewing and changing the national and local volunteer structures. These changes and recommendations were put in effect in January 2022, which transitioned Sigma Kappa to a governance model. The National Council said this about the change: "For volunteers, governance in conjunction with the volunteer realignment creates a flatter structure, allowing for speedier decisions to support our collegiate and alumnae members and chapters." All current and prospective volunteers had to apply (or reapply) for positions, as many changes were made to position descriptions; additionally, more consistent training was offered to help volunteers better support collegians and the sorority. We want to welcome our newest members and thank each and every sister who has given their time and energy toward the sisterhood. ADVISORY BOARD Advisory Board Supervisor Kylie Werk '13 Collegiate Management Advisor Brittany Fining '09 Recruitment Advisor Katie Hindman '11 Financial Advisor Joey Goodman, Omega '96, Florida State Membership Experience Advisor Michelle Waldkoetter '13 External Relations Advisor Lindsay Abbott '14 COB Advisor Gianna Weller '10 Public Relations Advisor Dior Chasanov, Theta '12, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Communications Advisor Samantha Fining '16 Values Advisor Liz Ullrich '16 DEIA Advisor Faith Barker Beta Nu '11, Bradley University BETA TAU HOUSING CORPORATION OF SIGMA KAPPA OFFICERS/ DIRECTORS President Jeanneen Coleman Watson '87 Vice President Fane Crossett '86 Treasurer Paige Seekford '86 Secretary Linda Netzer '86 Director Alumnae Relations Andrea Schafer '86 Director PR Emily Reich '14 Director Communications Chris Sims '88 "My goals as Beta Tau's new Advisory Board Supervisor are to, first, guide the chapter as we transition into a new volunteer structure and to facilitate consistency across the board with alumnae positions by strengthening the partnership between the Advisory Board and the corporation board. Second, as we emerge in a post-COVID world, we want to facilitate and assist the chapter in reclaiming old traditions and planning programming for a chapter that hasn't experienced a normal year in a while as well as remind them why they chose Greek life and chose to be a member of Sigma Kappa. Finally, I want to empower the chapter to be independent in their programming and their leadership and allow these women to gain lifelong skills through their experience in Sigma Kappa." —Kylie Werk ʼ13 "I am excited about the leaders we have recruited to strengthen the corporation board. We have numerous events planned to engage our Beta Tau alumnae. We hope we will be able to include more alumnae from our rich 73-year history. We have improvements planned for the house so we can continue to strengthen our competitive positioning on campus. Our vision is to partner with the Advisory Board and the chapter executive team to create a safe, comfortable, and fun environment for our sisters to cultivate a culture of family and memories that can be shared for years to come." —Jeanneen Coleman Watson ʼ87 Meet the Board Members! ALUMNAE MEMBERS AT LARGE Amanda Rone '02 Nancy Connerat '87 Jenny Ellen Russell '90 Lauren Wright '00 Kristen Naumko '02 COLLEGIATES President Emma Carter '19 House Manager Amanda Dubrucky '19 Vice President of Finance Gabby Meena '19 Vice President of Alumni Relations Kaylin White '20 If you have other questions, please reach out to your national council supervisor or staff liaison, or email governance@sigmakappa.org.

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