Gamma Phi Beta - Southern Methodist University

Crescent Corner A Publication for Alpha Xi Alumnae by Alpha Xi Alumnae | Spring 2018 A Celebration of Sisterhood Dallas to Host the 78th International Gamma Phi Beta Convention D allas will serve as the host city for the 2018 International Gamma Phi Beta Convention. This convention, with the theme of "It Starts with Us," is hosted every other year to bring alumnae from all chapters together. In addition to sorority collegiate and alumnae officers and delegates, all alumnae are invited to attend, and it is possible to attend one or many events. General sessions will begin Wednesday, June 27, but the majority of the social activities will occur that following weekend. All events except the Confirmed Conventioneers Dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, which is connected to Reunion Tower. Several Alpha Xi alumnae will volunteer for this year's convention. Alumnae who are interested in attending are encouraged to e-mail gpbhouse.smu@gmail.com so they may receive an invitation to Alpha Xi-specific events. More details, hotel reservation information, and links to register for all or portions of convention may be found at www.gammaphibeta.org/ convention. Sisterhood and Service Alpha Xi Alumnae Serve as Volunteers for International ΓΦΒ A lpha Xi has four alumnae who volunteer with international ΓΦΒ. They are Education Vice President and Special Recruitment Consultant Melinda Sutton Noss '94, Sorority Coordinator and Special Recruitment Consultant Elizabeth Smith Clark '96, Regional Coordinator of Region 8 Lindsay Young '05, and Panhellenic Specialist for Region 7 and 8 Megan May '11. "I volunteer for Gamma Phi Beta today because of the experience I had as a member of the Alpha Xi Chapter," Melinda said. Melinda has fond memories of her time in the chapter house. "Those are the special times I remember most, and I hope my service to Gamma Phi Beta can help provide an experience that is just as fulfilling for other young women," Melinda stated. "My Gamma Phi Beta inspiration has to be current International Alumnae Vice President Autumn Hansen, University of Idaho '01," Lindsay said. "When I was an active member of Alpha Xi, Autumn served as a collegiate leadership consultant and visited our chapter for a few weeks." Lindsay recalled that Autumn was such a source of love, inspiration, and support during the advisory board transition. If you are interested in volunteering with international Gamma Phi Beta, please visit www.gammaphibeta.org and click on "Membership" then "Alumnae" for more information. GAMMA PHI BETA CELEBRATES THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLC PROGRAM M ore than 75 years ago, Evelyn Gooding Dippell, Illinois at Urbana-Champaign '33, set out as our first traveling secretary to support our collegiate chapters and thus established the foundation for what has become the Collegiate Leadership Consultant (CLC) program. Although the title and responsibilities may have changed a bit since 1943, the original focus has remained the same: to connect our individual collegiate chapters with the larger international organization. Since then, more than 300 women have served our organization in this important and vital role. Alpha Xi Chapter is tied for fifth with Alpha Iota, Beta Kappa, and Theta chapters for the most alumnae who have traveled for ΓΦΒ. There will be a celebration breakfast at the convention in Dallas in honor of the CLC program's Diamond Jubilee. The following Alpha Xi sisters served as CLCs: Barbara Partain Muller '55, two years of service Margaret Mills Cook '62, one year of service Shane Younts '66, one year of service Melinda Morrison Gulick '92, one year of service Esther Burns Hail '93, one year of service Elizabeth Tomek Hernandez '94, one year of service Elizabeth Smith Clark '96, one year of service Taylor Estes Foster '03, one year of service

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