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Fall 2024 Newsletter

Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi at the University of Missouri

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Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi c/o House Director 906 S. Providence Road Columbia, MO 65203 Address Service Requested ALWAYS ALPHA PHI Alumae get together for breakfast on the first Saturday of each month. Contact Beth Bornhauser Weinsting '79 at (573) 446-1327 or QPLVR@aol.com. STAY CONNECTED alphaphi.mizzou@gmail.com @mizzoualphaphi @mizzoualphaphi mizzoualphaphi.org Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter facebook.com/groups/129462000952 kcaphis@gmail.com Alpha Phis of St. Louis facebook.com/AlphaPhisofSTL Alumnae in the Columbia Area REUNION 1 WOMEN OF THE '60S AND '70S From July 16-18, more than 20 sisters, some traveling from as far as Massachusetts, kicked off their gathering with a welcome reception in the Alumnae Lounge and formal dinner in the Grand Hall. After a "sleepover" in the house, the group enjoyed delightful tours of Warm Springs Ranch in Boonville, home of the Budweiser Clydesdales, and the Missouri Botanical Gardens. The women also dined at the Country Club of Missouri and Sophia's. Their trip concluded with a delicious brunch prepared and served at the house. The reunion, hosted by Val Lawlor '71 and Mary Jo Williams Hippe '69, received praise from its attendees. "I had never met many of the women there, but on the final morning, I departed with many more hugs than when I arrived. A sign of true sisterhood and a successful reunion," said Beth Greer '74, who was surprised with her 50-year pin at the event. REUNION 2 REVITALIZATION CLASS OF 1999 From July 19-21, this group celebrated their 25th anniversary at the house; many were greatly impressed by the new, HOUSE HOSTS TWO A-PHI SUMMER REUNIONS WANT MORE ALUMNAE NEWS? CHECK OUT PAGE 2 TO LEARN WHAT OTHER ALUMNAE HAVE BEEN UP TO. beautiful gathering spaces and the private and spacious bathrooms. They enjoyed a walking tour of campus, a visit to the bookstore, a pub and restaurant crawl, and a sunset reception at Les Bourgeois in Rocheport. They also enjoyed a welcome reception on Phi Beach on Friday evening; that event was highlighted by a 25-year pin ceremony led by Amy Jordan '87 and Val Lawlor '71. As two of the leaders of the revitalization, their special appearance was a welcomed delight to the 22 reunion- goers. This reunion was hosted by Liz Underwood Drouin '99, Jessica Kinder Hughes '99, and Angella Gentry '99. Katie Andrews Enyeart '99 said, "It was not only a time to reflect on such fond college memories but also the greater history of Alpha Phi at Mizzou, our small role in it, and the incredible things Omicron has accomplished since our pledge class graduated. The new house is stunning, and it's amazing how our leadership and alumnae have worked together to create such a wonderful home for our collegiate sisters and one we can all be proud of when we visit." For information about hosting a reunion or special event at the Alpha Phi house, contact Liz Drouin at ldrouin1872@gmail.com. Sisters of the '60s and '70s touring Warm Springs Ranch during their reunion. The revitalization class of 1999 gathers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their initiation.

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