eGreek Forum Newsletter

by Ginny Johnson, Alpha Phi Panhellenic Delegate

On Saturday, April 17th,  Alpha Phi held their 3rd annual Red Dress Gala with all proceeds benefiting the Alpha Phi Foundation.  As designated by the American Heart Association, the Red Dress is a symbol of women’s cardiac health, which is the Alpha Phi Foundation’s main philanthropic cause. Heart disease is the most dominant killer of women in the United States, as statistics show that 1 in 6 women die from Coronary Heart Disease.  Money donated to the Foundation goes on to fund research and educational programs that support women’s cardiac care.

This year, the Gala was held at the Ithaca Yacht Club, featured a full dinner catered by Joe’s Restaurant, and was sponsored in part by Diet Coke.  Diet Coke, in partnership with The Heart Truth, also has a campaign funding women’s heart health initiatives.  The event featured a silent auction with generous donations from parents and local businesses such as Just a Taste, Best Buy, Moosewood, EMS, and The Cornell Store.

Last year, the Cornell chapter of Alpha Phi made the largest donation to the Alpha Phi Foundation in the entire Northeast Region, much thanks to the success of the Red Dress Gala.  We hope to continue this trend, as this year’s Red Dress Gala raised $4,300 for the Foundation. Money was raised through the silent auction as well as the sale of event tickets, wristbands, and T-shirts.

Over 150 sisters, parents, and alumni attended and next year we plan to open the event up to the entire Cornell community in hopes of raising awareness about women’s cardiac care and donating even more money to the Alpha Phi Foundation.

by Ginny Johnson, Alpha Phi

On Saturday March 6th, Alpha Phi hosted the first ever Panhellenic Women’s Annual Tea Party.

This event brought together Panhellenic Delegates, members of Panhellenic Executive Board and chapter presidents for an hour and a half of finger sandwiches, tea and constructive chatter about the fraternity and sorority community.  The Saturday morning atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful and the event was well attended.

For the women of Alpha Phi, it was very exciting to invite other Panhellenic members of the fraternity and sorority community into their house and to be able to share a little bit more about Alpha Phi’s Delta chapter.  The sisters of Alpha Phi look forward to future events with members of the Panhellenic community and hope that this Tea Party starts a yearly tradition of friendly, fun interaction with the Panhellenic representatives outside of the typical meeting setting.

by Ginny Johnson, Alpha Phi

After Ithaca’s latest snowstorm, it’s easy to see that we’re all immersed in the doldrums of winter. Free time is spent in front of the TV, drinking hot cocoa and definitely forgetting all about what it was once like to have a summer glow.

What’s the solution?  Joining Alpha Phi’s Self Magazine Challenge of course!

Each year, Self Magazine sponsors a challenge for all Alpha Phi chapters around the country to inspire women to sign up online, set a personal goal and get in shape this winter using Self Magazines plan.

All you have to do is go online to www.self.com/challenge, register, then start getting in shape!

After you register, go to your Fitness Profile and say that you’re participating in the Alpha Phi Self Challenge for Cornell University to help out Alpha Phi’s Delta chapter at Cornell University. 

The Challenge has already started so sign up and get ready to hit the beach this spring break.