Dallas Pi Phi volunteers decorate bookplates at West Dallas Community School

March 5th, 2010 | Filed in: Philanthropy

Members of the Dallas Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi spent the day at West Dallas Community School with 4^th grade students from Mrs. Angela Elledge’s art classes. The students pulled out their colored pencils to decorate and personalize bookplates to be affixed into books that First Book, Pi Phi’s partner in literacy, will distribute to children in need.

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2010 West Dallas Community School bookplate event

First Book provides new books to children in need addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy – access to books.

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Dallas Alumnae Member wins the Prestigious Crest Award

February 9th, 2010 | Filed in: Awards

The Carolyn Helman Lichtenburg Crest Award honors distinguished Pi Phi alumnae for their outstanding professional or community service. This year, the Dallas Alumnae Club’s nominee, Jo Marie Lilly, won this prestigious national award.

From Left to Right: Nancy Rogers, Karen Shuttee, Jo Marie Lilly- Dallas' Club award nominee and Pi Phi National award winner of the Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award, Jamie Moore and Liz Beatty

Visit the awards page to read more about Jo Marie Lilly’s many accomplishments. Congratulations Jo Marie!

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“Cupid Country” Tasting Party

February 8th, 2010 | Filed in: Events

Martha Edwards, Ann Phy, Barbara Pinkston and Sally Wightman

The Dallas Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi held their annual “Tasting Party” at the home of Jane Gibson. The rainy weather did not deter the Pi Phis from showing up in force. Chef Chad Bowden served a menu of Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato & Pine Nuts stuffed tenderloin, Smoke Gouda Mac and Cheese, Blackened Chicken Satays and much more. Pi Phi desserts were yummy items from Paula’s Derby Pie, Anne’s Chocolate Fondue, JoAnne’s Cheese Cakes and more. Hostesses Lisa Reid, Anne Palles and Jamie Moore created a beautiful Cupid Country evening.

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Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow speaks at Joint Meeting

January 18th, 2010 | Filed in: Pictures

JoAnne Moore, Blair Knouse, Steve Blow- guest speaker and columnist for the Dallas Morning News, Kathy Shuford, Paula Davis and Martha Edwards

The Dallas Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi and the Dallas Pi Beta Phi Mothers’ Club held a joint meeting in January at the home of Kathy Shuford. The guest speaker was Steve Blow, the popular columnist for the Dallas Morning News.

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Dallas Pi Phi Christmas Tea

January 7th, 2010 | Filed in: Events

The Dallas Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi held their annual Christmas Celebration at the Texas Beta Chapter House at SMU. Dallas Pi Phis invited their mothers, sisters, daughters and grandmothers to enjoy the celebration. Over 250 members attended the annual tradition.

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A future Pi Phi worker bee like her mom and Gran?

Greeter Emily Greaves had a little help at the end of the party

Actives Stephanie Dona and Callie Cullum with their mothers

Tricia (Bateman) Sone and sweet daughters

Norma Griffin with Nell and grandaughters

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Ribbon Cutting at the SMU Pi Beta Phi Sorority House

November 17th, 2009 | Filed in: Collegians

Ruth Altshuler, Mary Joy Hinton, Lindsey Perry, R. Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University, Arleen Averill, Chapter President, Anne Monning, Nancy Rogers, Karen Shuttee and Ann Brookshire.

An official Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held October 8, 2009, celebrating the opening of the newly constructed Pi Beta Phi Sorority House at Southern Methodist University. Chartered on the campus on June 10, 1916, the original Texas Beta Chapter House was built in 1951 and demolished in July of 2008. The new house opened this August, just in time for the fall semester at SMU.

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Be a part of the 2009 Dallas Pi Phi Career Directory

October 14th, 2009 | Filed in: Events

In these tough economic times Pi Phi’s can use all the help we can get to find a job or get career advice. Help a sister out by completing the Dallas Pi Phi Career Directory Form.

Responses will be compiled to create an electronic career directory that will be distributed to graduating Pi Phi seniors at SMU, TCU and UNT. The directory will also be available to all DFW Pi Phis. Forms must be completed before Monday, October 19, 2009 to be included. The sooner the better!

Oct. 28 – Pi Phi Career & Networking Evening at Sambuca

Dallas Pi Phi Junior Night group will be hosting a Pi Phi Networking Evening for SMU, UNT and TCU Pi Phi seniors on Wednesday, October 28th at Sambuca Uptown from 6-8 p.m.

Members from all Dallas area clubs and all local chapters are invited and encouraged to join this event to exchange business cards and career advice with graduating seniors. Prominent local Pi Phi businesswomen will be sharing their career experiences.

The first drink is on the house – for those over 21 of course – courtesy of Sambuca. And appetizers will be served as well. Dallas Pi Phis will recieve an Evite and should RSVP there. Members of other DFW area clubs may register on our website by visiting the Event Registration page.

If you have questions please contact Junior Night event organizers, Mindy Morse (mindyleemorse@gmail.com) and Alexandria Sardarian (asardarian@isnetworld.com).

Register Now!

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Fall 2009 Arrowpoints Posted Online

October 9th, 2009 | Filed in: Announcements, Halos

For those of you who haven’t received your October 2009 issue of Arrowpoints in the mail yet, check it out on the brand new “Newsletters” page on DallasPiPhi.org.

Halos to Laura Kellog for publishing this edition of our wonderful and informative newsletter!

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September Kick-Off Event

October 9th, 2009 | Filed in: Events, Halos

September 24, Alan Engstrom opened her beautiful home for our annual fall meeting. The clouds cleared just in time for our lovely poolside evening. Texas Beta collegians greeted us and the fabulous Directory team was there to distribute this year’s Directory. We all enjoyed combination fajitas and shrimp ceviche cocktails served by Maximo. Halos to Alan Engstrom for a wonderful evening “All About Pi Phi Friends”!