Sigma Kappa - Purdue University

Visions Violets of Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Kappa Sorority at Purdue University • Summer 2025 T he House Corporation Board has had a very busy year, making improvements to the house, hosting alumnae events, and keeping our members updated about the chapter's needs. On April 5, the Beta Sigma House Corporation Board held its annual meeting at the chapter house to report on the last year and elect the 2025-26 Board of Directors. Congratulations to the following members who were elected to a two-year term through April 2027: • Linda Craig '80 • Laura Haynes Moffat, Tau '80 • Lori Kerestes Godby '81 • Gina Sweet Burtness '84 • Christie Gillespie '85 • Jackie Jensen Perdue '98 • Sammi Pisciotta-Ahady '11 The following members are in the middle of two-year terms through April 2026: • Jeanne Pierce Chen '82 • Karla Ostermann Alaka '83 • Lisa Weyler Swain '83 • Jessica Hladik Tooley '05 The following chapter officers are serving as HCB members by virtue of their office: • President Nicole Liu '24 • Vice President of Finance Maria Palasz '23 • House Manager Katie Harrell '24 • Vice President of Alumni Relations Ella Peterson '24 Immediately following the annual meeting, the HCB met to elect officers for 2025-26: • Christie Gillespie, President • Jeanne Pierce Chen, Treasurer • Lisa Weyler Swain, Secretary • Julie Barnhouse Walker '76 Julie has served for the last year and assisted with alumnae relations and human resources. Thank you, Julie! • Melissa Dunlop Fleming, Gamma Gamma '96 Melissa has served as treasurer for over four years, and we are thankful for her dedication to Beta Sigma Chapter. Thank you, Melissa! Below are a few FYIs about the House Corporation Board and chapter house. The support of alumnae is critical so the chapter house remains a safe, comfortable, and updated home away from home for the collegiate members. The deepest thanks to our alumnae who have supported the board. • Fifteen members make up the HCB, including 11 alumnae and four chapter officers. • Fiscal year is June 1 through May 31, with an annual budget of nearly $1 million. • HCB invested over $150,000 last summer to renovate the commercial kitchen, kitchenette, and house director's apartment. • HCB invested over $60,000 in maintenance and updates throughout this last academic year. • The chapter house will be at full capacity with 82 members moving in for fall 2025. The House Corporation Board invites all alumnae to participate in the chapter by donating, volunteering for projects/events, or serving as a board member or chapter advisor. Please contact Christie Gillespie at chrislg1222@gmail.com for more information. Chapter Goals Alumnae engagement: Past and present sisters are the root of our sorority, and keeping this lifelong bond alive strengthens our sisterhood. We have implemented more events revolving around alumnae where they can come to the house or attend virtual events. We have also started a new senior recognition night to honor our incoming alumnae. Recruitment morale: Our chapter officers, alongside our dedicated vice president of recruitment, have been working behind the scenes to ensure this upcoming recruitment is not only smooth and successful but filled with excitement and sisterhood. The chapter has been strategizing and organizing every detail, setting the tone for a positive, high- energy experience. Philanthropy: Our chapter has put in great effort to plan and host events that support all five of our philanthropies. We're excited to continue building on this momentum by organizing unique philanthropic events for each cause, further strengthening our involvement and impact. We're proud to have exceeded our fundraising goal for the Walk to End Alzheimer's and surpassed expectations with our Sweet Like SK event, raising significant funds for Sigma Kappa Foundation. Sisters at the Sweet like SK philanthropy event, raising money for the Sigma Kappa Pulse Foundation. From left: Natalie Newton '23, Ella Peterson '23, Ellie Hoffman '24, Paige Lampen '24, Izzy Quigley '24, and Soleil Porcella '24. HCB Annual Meeting Minutes Elections and House Corporation Information A special thanks to our outgoing board members: Quick Facts About the Corporation Board

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