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Alpha Chi Omega would not be the organization it is today without the generous contributions of time and talent from members throughout the nation. Whether they work at the local or national levels, these women supplement the work of our board and staff and help our organization accomplish far more than it otherwise could. From time to time, we’ll feature some of our volunteers on this page so that members, prospective members and friends might learn about them, the impact of their volunteerism, and the kind of difference you too can make as a volunteer within and beyond Alpha Chi Omega. 

2010 Volunteer Report

Volunteer Spotlight

Each month we will feature alumnae who give their time and talent to Alpha Chi Omega.

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Karen Bushouse
Alpha, DePauw University
Alpha House Corporation Board President

Also: Alpha Chapter's representative for the DePauw Greek Life Advisory Council and is a member of Nu Omega Nu, Alpha's virtual alumnae chapter.  Previously served as and IMPACT facilitator.
Favorite Alpha Chi memory:  My favorite volunteer memories all are connected to the women's reactions to our completed projects.  Our board makes a point to accomplish a project each semester that is visible to the women and on their wish list, such as the new piano, paving the parking lot, renovating the lounge, or creating an Exec Board Office.  However, the most memorable volunteer moment was when I opened the boiler room door and was surprised by a bat that flew out right into my face!  I'm always ready to get my work clothes on and get things done, but chasing down that bat was not what I had in mind!
Favorite quote: "If I can't change the world, I'll change the world within my reach."  ~Catie Curtis
Favorite book: Countless children's books, especially by author Patricia Polacco.  Some of life's greatest stories and lessons are captured for children, yet continue to be essential for adults too!
Hobbies: Yoga, biking, swimming, being outside, traveling, watching Modern Family, walking my dogs and supporting local artists.  I love being involved with creating something new.
Most proud of: Being a Life Loyal Alpha Chi Omega and giving back to the chapter and the organization that has given me so much.  From my Alpha Chi Omega experiences, I have gained tools to make a positive impact in the lives of others as a successful teacher, team leader, volunteer and, upon completion of my Master's Degree at Butler University, as a school counselor. 

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Pamela Haymes Graham
Alpha Phi, University of Texas at Austin
Beta Zeta Beta Steering Committee Member

Also: Gamma Upsilon House Corporation Board member.  Previously served as Iota Pi Chapter Advisor, Beta Zeta Beta Alumnae Chapter President, District/Province Alumnae Chairman and National Nominating Committee member.
Favorite Alpha Chi memories:  Serving on the 1988-1990 National Nominating Committee with, among others, Jari Askins, Julie Burkhard and Barbara Horton. It was my most difficult yet most rewarding Alpha Chi adventure. We came together from different backgrounds and experiences to nominate the women we felt best to lead our fraternity for the following two years.
Not on her resume: I'm a Libra.  To stay in balance I almost have two of everything!  Also, in college, I slept late and missed my interview with the National Security Agency!
Childhood ambition: I had two glamourous uncles, one an FBI agent and one a pilot for American Airlines, so I wanted to be a          stewardess and a spy!
Favorite quote: "You should not live one way in private, another in public." ~Publilius Syrus      
"Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living." ~Miriam Beard
Hobbies: Needlepoint lets me be creative, Iyengar yoga brings me peace, strength and flexibility and travel (especially to Italy where I can practice the Language I'm learning in class), which enriches my appreciation of the world.
Most proud of: With my husband, raising two amazing children who are grounded and happy pursuing careers and interests they love.  Also, pinning daughter Sarah at her initiation into Alpha Phi with two of my chapter sisters as a support group.

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Viancca Burger Williams
Gamma Pi, University of Tampa
Director of Province Collegiate Chairs

Also: Leadership Specialist.  Previously served as Beta Omicron Chapter Advisor, on the Legislative Committee, Florida Province Collegiate Chair, Gamma Phi Gamma Secretary and Vice President and IMPACT Alpha Chi Omega Lead Facilitator.
Favorite Alpha Chi memory:  Being in the audience of the Florida Southern College Leadership Awards Night Ceremony when Beta Omicron was awarded Most Improved Organization and Sorority of the Year in the same year!
Not on her resume: When I was in third grade, I was picked to serve on a panel of kids to discuss the meaning of Christmas for a national talk show in Puerto Rico. During the audition process, they asked me to act out what I wanted to do when I grew up and fortunately at that time, I wanted to be a meteorologist!
Favorite quote: "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." ~John Wooden
Most proud of: Going back to school after being out for 3 years, getting my master's degree in Student Affairs and pursuing a career that I am really passionate about!

Our Volunteers

The following list of officers is not inclusive of all of our tremendous volunteers.  Many of our members give countless hours of service to Alpha Chi Omega, and each and every one are truly appreciated.

Province Officers

Province Alumnae Chairs

  
Carol Lutz, Epsilon Chi Director
Francie Bachman, Gamma Zeta
Leanna Bogetti, Epsilon Theta
Sheri Borrin, Epsilon Rho
Jennifer Callen-Naviglia, Beta Omega
Nancy Carson, Gamma 
Danielle Durocher, Iota Pi
Hilary Dyer, Theta Upsilon
Jill Fox, Mu
Christi Goodnuff, Epsilon Omicron
Kristin Haag, Zeta Rho
Dana Hancock, Epsilon Omicron
Lorna Fox, Alpha Lambda
Lorraine Frankle, Alpha Lambda
Lisa Lawless, Theta Omega
Dionne Magness, Zeta Psi
Margaret Maxwell, Beta Lambda
Monica McMillan, Alpha Phi
Jill Moran, Alpha Delta
Thomasine Morris, Gamma Omega
Jensine Moyer, Delta Tau & Alpha Lambda
Rebecca Olson, Theta
Cheryl Richardson, Beta Epsilon
Linda Sheldone, Rho
Lynne Strasser, Alpha Eta
Jessica Taylor, Delta Nu
Rhonda Warren, Sigma
 KY,TN
North CA, North NV
DE, NJ, Eastern PA
Western PA
MA, NH, ME, RI, VT
South TX
SC, GA
KS, NE, OK
North TX
NC
IN
MN, WI
North FL
IL
AL, AR, MS, LA
AZ, CO, NM, WY, UT
MD, DC
OH
South FL
VA, WV
AK, HA, ID, MT, OR, WA
NY, CT
South CA, South NV
IA, MO, ND, SD
Central CA
MI

Province Collegiate Chairs

  
Director Viancca Williams, Gamma Pi

Shannon Barrett, Theta Sigma
Meredith Benning, Iota Psi
Bonnie Biggs, Epsilon Chi
Leslie Cunningham, Gamma Rho
Kelli Currie, Theta Pi
Karin Davis, Gamma Epsilon
Angela Dudek, Beta Phi
Salina Flores, Iota Tau
Katie Halliday, Beta Eta
Kristin Himsel, Alpha
Charissa Hines, Iota Nu
Rachael Hood, Alpha Gamma
Darby Kennedy, Alpha Omega
Krista Kirchoff, Zeta Rho
Dena Norrod, Delta Zeta
Emily Parker, Delta Pi
Amanda Rodriguez, Epsilon Psi
Liz Schafer, Beta Delta
Kriston Skillicorn, Beta Nu
Jenny Theroux, Alpha Lambda
Amanda Thorpe, Theta Sigma
Tori Trobak, Alpha Lambda
Gianna Verdoni, Zeta Tau
Penny Zamkov
Vacant

MD, DC
VA, WV
NC
North TX
AK, HA, ID, MT, OR, WA
KS, NE, OK
OH
Central CA
Western PA
IN
South CA, South NV
South TX
GA, SC
IA, MO, ND, SD
MI
KY, TN
North CA, North NV
AL, AR, MS, LA
AZ, CO, NM, WY, UT
IL
FL
MN, WI
DE, NJ, Eastern PA
NY, CT
MA, NH, ME, RI, VT

Alumnae

Director of Volunteer Engagement (Alumnae)

 Linda Sheldone, Rho 

Alpha Chindness 

  
Lead Specialist April Williams, Psi
Specialists

Francesca Valles, Zeta Psi
Alicia Collins-Laginess, Delta Zeta
Margie Riordan, Gamma
Nichole Baker Eason, Iota Chi
Jennifer Berne, Alpha Omicron
Melissa Taylor, Alpha Upsilon

Technology 

  
Lead Specialist Cheryl Fiello, Iota Xi 

Specialists

 

Leslie Block, Theta Tau
Carol Carman, Beta Epsilon
Kelly Kilgour, Kappa Nu
Anne McGraw, Epsilon Phi
Jill Moran, Alpha Delta
Beth Roberts, Epsilon Zeta
Lalli Guerriero, Iota Xi
Abby Lewis, Zeta Pi
Jenny Nirh, Alpha Gamma
Erin Weesner, Gamma Mu

Alumnae Engagement

  
Lead Specialist Sylvia Foster, Beta Eta
Specialists Susan Bell, Gamma Zeta
Erica Gongora, Iota Rho
Shelley Sawyers, Alpha Upsilon
Laurie Smith, Gamma Chi
Colette Smith, Pi
Fay Barz, Alpha Gamma
Sally Gallagher, Epsilon Xi
Rebecca Harpole, Gamma Zeta
Rene MacVey, Theta
Tamara Pluth, Delta Upsilon

Collegians

Director of Chapter Advancement

 Jennifer Diederich, Alpha Omicron 

Director of Extension

 Jill Lacy, Gamma Mu  

Co-Directors of Volunteer Engagement (Collegians)

 Laura Sanders, Delta Xi 
Jennifer Crotty, Delta Mu 
   

Leadership Development  

  
Lead Specialist Abbie Schneider, Iota Psi 
Specialists

Region 1
Leah Carothers, Delta Xi
Stephanie Pratt, Delta Xi
  Region 2
Viancca Williams, Gamma Pi
Christa Dardaganian, Epsilon Psi
 

Region 3
Lisa Lawless, Theta Omega
Melissa Clarke, Delta Xi
 

Region 4
Dolores Tersigni, Delta Mu
Erin Bley, Psi
Randi Ervin, Gamma

CRS/Risk Management   

  
Lead Specialist Christi Tennyson, Delta Chi
Specialists Region 1
Ilyse Rubin, Delta Mu
Lexi Swinimer, Iota Psi
  Region 2
Betsy Shorts, Beta Rho
Christi Goodnuff, Epsilon Omicron
  Region 3
Meghan Ward-Bopp, Gamma Mu
Emily Hutton, Delta Chi
  Region 4
Taryn Hahn, Iota Nu
Brooke Stites, Kappa Lambda
Jenny Nirh, Alpha Gamma

Chapter Programming

  
Lead Specialist Kassie Kissinger, Zeta Psi
Specialists

Region 1
Penny Zamkov, Lambda
Sharon Davies, Iota Psi
 

Region 2
Jenna Crawford, Epsilon Zeta
Shelley Catrino, Gamma Mu
 

Region 3
Sydney Essell, Delta Pi
Alison Reuschlein, Delta Xi
  Region 4
Kristen Emmons, Pi
Mabel Crescioni, Theta Tau

Finance 

  
Lead Specialist Victoria Gigoux, Alpha Psi
Specialists Region 1
Tamsin Davies, Theta Psi
Catherine Hoffman, Theta Phi
Sarah Rubenstein, Theta Tau
  Region 2
Kimberly Glover, Theta Lambda
Kristen Guthrie, Beta Omicron
Marion Rapier, Tau
  Region 3
Christine Bornand, Zeta Nu
Jenny Fitzgerald, Delta Lambda
  Region 4
Brynn Mitchell, Delta Lambda
Casey Ewy, Gamma Zeta

Recruitment 

  
Lead Specialist Courtney McKenna, Gamma Sigma
Specialists

Region 1
Elise Christopher, Gamma Iota
Jessica Haile, Iota Mu
Cassie Kaup, Zeta Upsilon

  Region 2
Jodi Middleton, Epsilon Theta
Liz Schafer, Beta Delta
Bonnie Biggs, Epsilon Chi
  Region 3
Emmalynn Brown, Alpha
Krista Kritenbrink, Theta Iota 
  Region 4
Cathy Boragno, Delta Sigma

Member Education

  
Lead Specialist Jennifer Daurora, Delta
Specialists

Region 1
Lauren Sekowski, Iota Mu  
  Region 2
Lori Shugart, Epsilon Lambda
Peyton Risley, Iota Omicron
  Region 3
Caroline Marin, Delta Tau
Caitlin Cavanaugh, Alpha
  Region 4
Melissa Chruszch, Alpha Pi
Leah Silva, Epsilon Theta 

Ritual

  
Lead Specialist Judy Schmuck, Delta Chi
Specialists Region 1
Ana Posada, Theta Omicron
  Region 2
Summer Settle, Theta Upsilon
Aremy Villalobos, Gamma Phi
  Region 3
Brittany Welton, Delta Chi
Judy Schmuck, Delta Chi
  Region 4
Rebecca Cleland-Olson, Theta
Sally Gallagher, Epsilon Xi
MerLynn Pitcher, Beta Xi and Beta Nu

Housing

Volunteer Director of Housing

 Cassie Gerhardt, Alpha Pi 

Fundraising & Marketing

  
Lead Specialist Lindsay Vise, Omicron
Fundraising Specialists

Anna Clovis, Phi
Williamette (Willy) Shafer, Xi 
Marketing Specialists Katie Griffin, Gamma Pi

Property Sustainability

  
Lead Specialist Michelle Merrick, Epsilon Xi
Specialists

Sharon Renfro, Beta Lambda
Carrie Salter Ucer, Delta Psi 

Board Operations & Property Oversight

  
Lead Specialist Erin Boyce, Alpha Chi
Specialists

Britain Dwyre, Beta Eta
Joan Lutz, Nu
Sarah Nolan, Epsilon Kappa
Jill Stroope, Rho
Kimberly Riley, Beta Lambda 

Foundation 

South Region

  
Regional Chair Marlene Small, Epsilon Lambda 
State Chairs Florida
Danielle Sandoz, Beta Eta
Heather Gotoff, Beta Eta
  Mississippi
Sarah Goubert, Beta Psi
  Georgia
Gail Roper, Beta Sigma
Carol Hutcheson, Epsilon Zeta
 

Texas
Walta Staggers, Theta Iota
Daphne Weldon, Gamma Rho
 

Louisiana
Nicole Babb, Zeta Psi
 

Arkansas
Ellen Lewis, Omicron

East Region

  
Regional Chair Collenne Carney, Iota Mu
State Chairs Connecticut
Darienne Du Bois, Gamma Pi 
  Massachusetts
Patricia Allen, Delta Mu
  New Jersey
Sarah Beth Johnson, Zeta Theta
 

New York
Megan Nolan, Zeta Tau
  Virginia
Virginia Norton, Nu
 

Ohio
Samantha Berry, Alpha Omicron

Midwest Region

  
Regional Chair Megan Smith, Omicron
State Chairs Michigan
Debbie Amatangelo, Gamma Xi
  Indiana
Candace Harper, Epsilon Omicron
  Kentucky
Emmalynn Brown, Alpha
  Wisconsin
Colette Smith, Pi
  North Dakota
Cassie Gerhardt, Alpha Pi
  Kansas
Lindsey Swoyer, Gamma Zeta
 

Missouri
Allison McCulloch, Alpha Nu 

West Region

  
Regional Chair

Janis Hurter, Zeta Omicron
State Chairs California
Rene MacVay, Theta
  Colorado
Stephanie Cegielski, Alpha
  Washington
Lauren Andrzejewski, Beta Chi
Jane McGeehan, Alpha Beta
 

Idaho
Jenna Crawford, Epsilon Zeta