Alpha Phi - University of Missouri

2 (Continued from page 1) safely designed for the next generation of Omicron sunbathers. In addition to numerous era groups of sisters who attended, 20 former chapter presidents were on hand to mark the occasion. Alumnae sisters reconvened on the sunny roof deck at The Heidelberg that afternoon to continue the reunion of sisters. The new 906 is approximately 40,000 square feet and features 26 three-women bedrooms and two four-women suites, with ample bathrooms for 86 occupants and laundry rooms on both the second and third floors. The first-floor dining room comfortably seats 200, and when completed, the lower level will include a chapter room with capacity for all 270+ collegians. More than a century since our founding, Omicron lives on as a "home away from home" where sisterhood begins, and as a place to gather, grow, and reunite…together. AOE. Mary Harness Brost '75, Valerie Lawlor '71, Beth Greer '74, and Claire Coleman Lamonica '72. "From the opportunity to see the facility and grounds to the heartfelt emotion of being present to witness the culmination of 23 years of vision and hard work, my overall impression was FABULOUS!" –Beth Owens Schwab '84 Columbia area alumnae, volunteers, and lifelong friends Jeri Tinsley Hofen '78, Paula Jones Brown '78, Beth Bornhauser Weinsting '79, and Janice Jones-Nelson '75. Three generations of Alpha Phi! Robin Richart Beck '81, Esther Hund Richart '84, and Megan Beck Brethower '08. Omicron's leadership: Past President Harper McCarthy '19, Current President Kelly Brenner '19, Chapter Advisor Kellie Bethel Kanoy, ΘΛ '11 and Health, Wellness, and Accountability Advisor and VP Camille Griffin, IΩ '16 and Kylee Halverson '19. Rebuild Project Manager Nancy Niemann Magee '81, Laura Shelby Kilpatrick '81, and Chris Hoeman '82. "As an undergraduate, the words 'friendships formed in the springtime of our youth,' washed over me with little true meaning. Now, thinking about how some of my closest Alpha Phi sisters have changed my life, I think you might only understand the significance looking back. What this place will foster is epic." –Robin L. Shapiro '84 Julie Phillips Meyer '90, Janet Beaman '90, Kim Charlat Manning '90, and Michelle Heneghan Kirsch '89. "It was an amazing day to reunite with our sisters, celebrate a new beginning, and dream about all the wonderful experiences the next generation of Alpha Phis will make in their new home." –Jennifer McNay '94 HOW THE LOANS WILL BE REPAID All members pay either room and board (for in-house members) or parlor fees (for out-of-house members) for use of the facility. The chapter collects these fees and then pays "rent" to the House Corporation Board (HCB), the organization that owns, operates, and maintains the chapter house. HCB, which carries the full debt load, is responsible for paying down the loans over time, much like a mortgage. C ELEB RA TI NG OUR N E W H OM E A W AY F ROM HO M E

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