Alpha Phi Executives Travel to Atlanta for Leadership Conference

This weekend, Mizzou Alpha Phi’s Executive Board traveled to Atalanta for the Alpha Phi Southern Leadership Conference 2014. At the conference, Omicron’s Executives were able to meet with Alpha Phi’s from 30-40 other chapters.

Our Executives attended sessions with Executives from other chapters that hold their same position to learn from what other chapters do as well as to share ideas.

“We each learned so much regarding our own individual positions. We left the conference with lots of new ideas and a better understanding of what it means to be on the Executive Board of Alpha Phi,” Director of Administration Clare Hanks said.

Why We Rock the Red Dress

One of the main things that Alpha Phi values is philanthropy. Every year, Mizzou Alpha Phi hosts the Rockin’ Red Dress Poker Tournament and proceeds from the event benefit women’s cardiac care through the Alpha Phi Foundation.

“The Alpha Phi Foundation is important because it is so influential to individuals, hospitals, research and the advancement of women’s cardiac care. They make it their mission to not only donate and support women’s cardiac care, but to influence and educate future leaders that will further the Foundation’s efforts,” Director of Philanthropy Michelle Kramer said.

This year, the event is on Feb. 22 in the Reynolds Alumni Center on campus. You can sign up for the event and make a donation here. Last year, Mizzou Alpha Phi raised over $16,000 and the goal is to exceed last year’s proceeds.

There are some new additions to the event this year such as vendors from Stella&Dot, A-list Designs and Southern Tide. There are also new activities such as a photo area, activities for kids and a larger Silent Auction.

The Rockin’ Red Dress Poker Tournament is such a large event and it means a lot to us that we are able to make a difference.

“I take pride in knowing that we are doing our small part as a chapter through our poker tournament and helping sisters in need everywhere,” Michelle Kramer said.

We rock the red dress to make a difference. It’s a great event for a great cause and we hope to see you there!

A Phi Goes Abroad Over Winter Break

While winter break was a time where many Alpha Phis had to part ways, some members used the long break to go abroad together.

Kristin Rawie and Kellen Kimmel Volunteered in Nicaragua

Kristin Rawie and Kellen Kimmel traveled to Nicaragua over their winter break to set up medical clinics. Their services provided people access to doctors and medicine free of charge.

“The people were all so kind and many walked hours to get to the clinics. It really makes you look at the world from a different perspective.” said Kristin.

Katie Miller and Melina Loggia Toured Europe

Katie Miller and Melina Loggia went on the Europe Tour Winter Intersession Program through MU Journalism Abroad. On this tour, they went to Brussels, Paris, Prague and Rome.