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Beta Tau Connection, Fall 2015
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This newsletter summarizes the events and activities of Beta Tau Chapter at the University of Florida, including articles about the chapter house groundbreaking ceremony, alumnae news, and accomplishments made both collectively and by individual members.
Date/Date Range:
00/00/2015
People Mentioned/Pictured:
Watson, Jeanneen C. Coleman
Chapter:
Beta Tau
University:
University of Florida
Beta Tau Connection, Fall 2015
Beta Tau
ConnEKtion
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Beta Tau Housing Corporation of Sigma Kappa Sorority at the University of Florida I
Fall 2015
Home to Sigma Kappa
Beta Tau Breaks Ground
B
eta Tau welcomed another group of wonderful young women into
contractor, D.E. Scorpio Corporation, is our partner for the construction
our mystic bond this fall. Our collegiate sisters recruited from the
process, and we gave back to the community by donating items from the
University Hilton as we prepared for demolition of the chapter house.
existing house.
Demolition of the house began on October 1 with expectations that the
chapter house will be open and ready for fall 2016 recruitment! The Beta
Over the summer, we had a brick campaign to raise funds for the new
Tau collegians have made themselves at home in an offsite location,
chapter house. Sisters who participated will be receiving a brick from the
dubbed Lounge, where informal meetings are held and once-a-week
old house with a plaque signifying its importance.
dinners are served. We are thrilled that the sisters have a place to call home
while construction is underway.
In the near future, we will be holding another fundraising campaign
offering sisters the opportunity to buy a brick for the courtyard of the
More than 60 women per year will be able to live in the new chapter house,
new house. This information will be available on our Facebook page. In
in several room types, to fit the needs of the various chapter women. In
addition, if you have any interest in donating your time, financial support,
addition, our new dining room will seat over 150 SO we can continue
or expertise, please contact me at bthousecorptreasurer@gmail.com.
providing meals while offering more options to the sisters who live outside
Alumnae are at the forefront of building a new future together for Beta Tau
of the chapter house. The new house will offer the opportunity to grow our
and we are excited about the possibilities.
sisterhood for years to come.
Loyally,
Supporting and building relationships with the local Gainesville community
Gabrielle Ferro Miller '04
was an important piece of our rebuild. We received our financing from a
Treasurer, Beta Tau of Sigma Kappa Housing Corporation
local institution, Campus USA Credit Union. An experienced local general
bthousecorptreasurer@gmail.com
Beta Tau ConnEKtion
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CHOOSING SIGMA KAPPA
Tina Maura '70 Reflects on Her Life-Changing Experience
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ecruitment can be a hectic, overwhelming time
of her degree in English, Tina toyed with the idea of
for college freshmen, and sometimes you simply
becoming a librarian. "When I was a freshman, one of
cannot decide where you belong. This was the case
the seniors was planning to go to library school, and
for Tina Maura '70. After going through formal
that certainly gave me a nudge," said Tina. Her love of
recruitment, she decided not to sign a bid card, but
libraries would take many detours after college, as Tina
quickly saw how enthusiastic her roommate, Diane
served as an Air Force officer, studied as a graduate
Wallace, was about her new membership in Sigma
student in guidance and counseling, later studying
Kappa. The women of Beta Tau Chapter invited Tina
English literature, and worked as a book seller for
to participate in informal recruitment and, by the end,
eight years. After many career changes, she ultimately
she was finally sure she had found the place she was
would return to the library where she now works as
meant to be.
the collection development coordinator at the Mandel
Public Library in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Living in the chapter house was a fond experience for
Tina. "I remember late-night deep discussions with
Tina has been able to return to her beloved chapter for
Marie Igual Galin '72 and Mary Smith Edwards '71," Tina said, "I
many wonderful visits in recent years, and has enjoyed seeing the growth
even enjoyed hearing the muted chatter of my sisters as I studied or went
Beta Tau has experienced. Though the chapter house and the members
to sleep." She lived in the chapter house from her sophomore to senior
have changed, she feels the same sense of spirit in this new generation of
year and it became a place she felt as if she truly never wanted to leave.
women.
Sigma Kappa not only became a home for Tina, but a motivational
"I think our active sisters have a more secure sense of who they are and
presence in her life. The many Beta Tau women involved in campus
where they are going," Tina said. Through Beta Tau, countless other
organizations pushed Tina to pursue her own interests, and Judy Koons
women have become a part of the Sigma Kappa sisterhood, sharing the
'69 was one of her largest supporters. "Judy Koons was my pledge trainer,
same "life-changing experience" Tina will always cherish.
as well as my dear friend. She encouraged me to develop my leadership
potential and definitely expanded my horizons," Tina said. The support
Tina lives in Palm Beach County, Florida, which she calls Florida's
and encouragement of her sisters led to Tina serving as the first vice
"cultural capital." This has allowed her the fortune of being around the arts
president for the chapter.
and theater, two of her passions. In her spare time, she is heavily involved
in the United Methodist Church as a certified lay servant and usher, while
Not only did Sigma Kappa impact Tina's involvement as an undergraduate,
also leading Bible study and working with the creative arts team and
but it helped shape her future beyond the college campus. In her pursuit
United Methodist Women. You can contact Tina at tmaura@yahoo.com.
From Chapter House to Capital Hill
Katherine Getty '08 Reminisces About Sigma Kappa
oming from a Greek family, Katherine Getty '08
This opportunity through Sigma Kappa allowed Katherine
knew the value of the Greek experience, and through
to find her passion and gave her confidence in her future
recruitment, she found her very own place to call home.
career path.
"I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself,"
Katherine said, "and I found that in Sigma Kappa."
"If I had not been sponsored by Sigma Kappa to participate
in FSPAC's lobbying day, I am not sure where I would
As an undergraduate, Katherine worked both within the
be today," Katherine said, "The exposure to the world of
chapter house and in the Greek community. She served
government affairs and the skills needed prepared me for
as the Panhellenic delegate for Beta Tau and as the vice
this career."
president of communication for the Panhellenic Council.
"My only goal was to leave the chapter in a better place
Many Beta Tau sisters have motivated Katherine over the
than I found it," Katherine said.
years through their work with the chapter. "Jennifer Gove-
Cooper '98, Courtney Hannah '05, and Gabrielle Ferro '04 inspired me
For all of the hard work she gave to the
to give back in the future," Katherine said, "Each woman who has been a
To learn
chapter, Beta Tau gave just as much
member of Beta Tau made a difference."
about
the
through opportunities that would help
more
Fraternity and Sorority
shape her future. "During my senior
Katherine recently finished her master's degree in public administration
year as a Sigma Kappa, I applied and
from George Washington University. Though graduate school has been her
Political Action
was later selected to participate in the
main focus in recent years, she does stay in contact with sisters sprinkled
Committee, please visit
Fraternity and Sorority Political Action
throughout the country, both from her time at Beta Tau and those she
Committee's Hill Day. This opened up
met as a Sigma Kappa leadership consultant. In her free time, Katherine
www.fspac.org.
my eyes to the world of government
enjoys visiting the local farmer's market, cooking for her friends, and
affairs, which marries my two interests-
exploring everything Washington has to offer. You can contact Katherine
politics and advocacy work," Katherine said.
at katherineagetty@gmail.com
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Sigma Kappa
SIGMA KAPPA SETS RECORDS
Chapter Welcomes 89 New Sisters
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his past spring, Beta Tau sisters participated in a variety of
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philanthropic and sisterhood events. During Dance Marathon, we
raised a chapter record of $46,000 for Children's Miracle Network and
are looking forward to an even more outstanding year in 2016. During
Ultraviolet week alone, Beta Tau raised $4,000 for the Alzheimer's
Association through Ultraviolet shirts and Sigma Stacks ticket sales.
Beta Tau was extremely excited to host a large number of alumnae at
Sigma Stacks, which coincided with alumnae weekend.
Getting to Know Alumnae
The chapter hosted a successful Alumnae Weekend at the Beta Tau
chapter house in the spring, welcoming back sisters from all eras.
Alumnae shared stories from their time as active members of Sigma
Kappa, some involving the very chapter house we were sitting in. It
was a wonderful way to wrap up the school year.
Saying Goodbye in Spring
After the spring semester ended in mid-May, the sisters of Sigma
Kappa had a paint party to say goodbye to the old chapter house. We
painted the walls with favorite memories, and took pictures to make
new ones. As the last group of Sigma Kappas to live in that chapter
house said goodbye to their home, they were extremely excited to
welcome the next new member class, who will be part of the first
group of women to live in the new chapter house next fall.
Setting Records in Recruitment
Beta Tau started fall 2015 off with a bang at the Hilton Hotel in
Gainesville, successfully completing the most impressive recruitment
yet. Sisters rallied through the expected, and unexpected, difficulties
of recruiting without our home and brought in a beautiful new member
class of 89 women. Recruitment rates hit record highs for the chapter
this year, and we are SO excited to be able to welcome our new
members into the mystic bond in a few short weeks.
Making a New Home
During the interim of construction on our Panhellenic Drive house,
Beta Tau has made a temporary home out of a large commercial space
in the Jackson Square condominiums. We've put in furniture saved
from the old house to add a homey feel to the space, with the orange
and green couches making the living area just as comfortable as our
living room. Our sisterhood chair, Bernice Dewlow '12, has been
drawing up plans for sisterhood events at the space to bring sisters and
new members together.
Beta Tau is very excited for their largest active member class ever
to participate in Founder's Day, the Walk to End Alzheimer's, and
our philanthropy, Sigma Shootout, this fall. As always, alumnae are
encouraged to attend. It would be a wonderful experience for the new
members and sisters to see the continuing influence of Sigma Kappa
on alumnae women, even after they've graduated from our beloved
chapter and the University of Florida!
Loyally,
Erica Baker '12
Lindsay Abbott '14
President
Vice President of Alumnae Relations
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Alumnae News
Sharon McIlvain Brantley '59 is excited to
have a third generation Sigma Kappa in her
family. Her granddaughter, Zoe Alexandra Hill
'15, was initiated into the Kappa Nu Chapter
of Sigma Kappa in March. Sharon and her
spouse, Carroll, have four children and live
in Westminster, S.C. E-mail: carroll_sharon@
bellsouth.net
Liza Greig Bryant '64 and her husband, Mickey,
love to travel and are both very active. The couple
ATTENTION: This newsletter is intended for alumnae. Parents if you are receiving this and your daughter
has one daughter, who lives in Germany with her
has moved, please email US her new address to help update our records at btcorporationboard@gmail.com.
family. Liza and Mickey have made three trips to
Europe in the past two years to visit their daughter
and their grandchildren. Liza reports that she has
a very busy schedule, including yoga nearly every
day. E-mail: gr8gator67@yahoo.com
Calling All Alumnae
Do you have photos of the Sigma Kappa chapter house? The
Valerie Perrine Nason '98 recently moved to
Sigma Kappa house corporation board is asking alumnae to send
Daytona Beach with her two sons, Toby and
photos of the chapter house for a special project. Photos can be
Brandon, after living and teaching in Georgia for
sent by e-mail to btcorpationboard@gmail.com or to Sigma Kappa
10 years. Valerie is now a store manager for her
Beta Tau, 5745 SW 75 Street #202, Gainesville, FL 32608.
family business, Perrine's Produce, which has
been in business for more than 29 years. E-mail:
v.s.nason@gmail.com
Jennifer Grinnan Lyons '04 was married to
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Derek Lyons on April 18. The couple resides
in Gainesville, Fla., and Jen serves as the Beta
btcorporationboard@gmail.com
Tau House Corporation President. E-mail:
jenniferannegrinnan@yahoo.com
Beta Tau
University of Florida
SIGMA KAPPA
www.btcorporationboard.com
Danielle Dwyer Coker '08 was married on
www.sigmakappauf.com
February 28 in Jacksonville, Fla., to Jack Coker
ufl.sigmakappa.org
III, who is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. The
couple resides in Jacksonville, where Danielle
Sigma Kappa - Beta Tau Housing Corporation
is a meeting and event planner for the Wounded
f
Warrior Project. E-mail: dcoker1987@gmail.com
Sigma Kappa at the Univeristy of Florida
Voices Strong Hearts United
Laurel Marzek Boedeker '09 was married
@SK_BTcorpboard
in Orlando this June. Laurel and her husband,
Danny, met while working at Disney. The
couple resides in Windermere, Fla. E-mail:
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laurelboedeker@gmail.com
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Beta Tau Connection, Fall 2015
This newsletter summarizes the events and activities of Beta Tau Chapter at the University of Florida, including articles about the chapter house groundbreaking ceremony, alumnae news, and accomplishments made both collectively and by individual members.
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This newsletter summarizes the events and activities of Beta Tau Chapter at the University of Florida, including articles about the chapter house groundbreaking ceremony, alumnae news, and accomplishments made both collectively and by individual members.
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Alumnae-Collegian Relations
Beta Tau Chapter House Corporation Board
Beta Tau Chapter Houses
Chapter Activities
Chapter Awards
Chapter Events
Chapter House Corporation Boards
Chapter Houses
Chapter Life
Collegiate Chapters
Collegiate Members
Groundbreaking Ceremonies
Honors and Awards
Recruitment
Sigma Kappa Digitization Days
Alumnae-Collegian Relations
Beta Tau Chapter House Corporation Board
Beta Tau Chapter Houses
Chapter Activities
Chapter Awards
Chapter Events
Chapter House Corporation Boards
Chapter Houses
Chapter Life
Collegiate Chapters
Collegiate Members
Groundbreaking Ceremonies
Honors and Awards
Recruitment
Sigma Kappa Digitization Days