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Beta Tau Connection, Fall 2020
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This newsletter summarizes the events and activities of Beta Tau Chapter at the University of Florida, including articles about COVID-19, membership, and accomplishments made both collectively and by individual members.
Date/Date Range:
00/00/2020
People Mentioned/Pictured:
Watson, Jeanneen C. Coleman
Chapter:
Beta Tau
University:
University of Florida
Beta Tau Connection, Fall 2020
Beta Jan ConnEKtion
Beta Tau Housing Corporation of Sigma Kappa at the University of Florida
Fall 2020
A Look Back, A Look Forward
Beta Jau Adapts to the New Normal
back at our last fall newsletter, we
still welcome all alumnae involvement and are
Remember to check in with one another as
had written that it was a "time of transition"
actively seeking to expand our board. Please
we all adjust to this ever-changing world. Our
at Beta Tau, with the addition of three new
reach out to us via email for more information
sisterhood lasts a lifetime and maintaining our
members of the board. We had no idea
about involvement. Please keep an eye on
bond is more important than ever!
what kind of transition we would be
our social media and email blasts for
facing one year later. Adjusting to
details for our Annual Meeting in
In Sigma Kappa,
life amidst a global pandemic has
the spring.
Beta Tau House Corporation
been difficult. The Corporation
Join the
skhouseuf@gmail.com
Board worked tirelessly last
Alumnae
FOCUS FOR 2021
spring and all summer toward
Board today!
Now that we have navigated the
safely reopening the house this
waters of virtual recruitment,
fall semester. We cannot begin to
re-opened the house amidst
Beta Jau House
track the hours spent on Zoom calls
a global pandemic, and are
discussing changes to meal service,
experiencing student life quite
heightened sanitation protocols, contingency
unlike anything seen before, we cannot
Corporation Board
plans, and what a primarily virtual recruitment
help but look forward to 2021. If the trials
would look like. We are thankful that this
and tribulations of 2020 have shown us
virtual recruitment was a success, changes to
anything, it's that our chapter is made up of
President
our meal service have been well-implemented,
strong, dedicated women who are able to face
Amanda Banister Rone '02
and, most of all, that our sisters feel safe in
whatever challenge is thrown our way. Our
skhouseuf@gmail.com
their home with the precautions we are taking.
alumnae board members continue to stand in
awe of the maturity and grace displayed by our
Vice President
Despite the numerous challenges we have faced
collegiate leadership on a daily basis.
Susan Rose '86
in the last six months, Beta Tau continues to
skbthousecorporationvp@gmail.com
operate in a fiscally sound manner. We have
JOIN YOUR SISTERS
maintained our reserve savings account and
We are always looking for volunteers to
Secretary
continue to cherish and improve this beautiful
join our alumnae board. It is a great chance to
Jennifer Taylor '12
house that we call home. We have welcomed
give back to all Sigma Kappa gave us and
btcorporationboard@gmail.com
a new board member, Jeanneen Coleman
help keep the Beta Tau legacy strong. The
Watson '86, who has assumed the role of
more members, the more impact we leave
Treasurer
Treasurer. We are thankful to have such a
on our chapter. If you are interested, please
Jeanneen Coleman Watson '86
dedicated sister managing our finances. We
contact me.
bthousecorptreasurer@gmail.com
Sigma Kappa
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LEADING WOMEN - MEET
Emily Little
Audra Bowers
President
Vice President of
Standards and Values
Hometown: Sebring, Florida
Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina
Major: Public Relations with a concentration
in Sport Management
Major: Health Science
Involvement: UF Student Government
Involvement: UF Pre-Physician Assistant
& National FFA Leadership Conference
Association
Facilitator
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory: Living in
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory:
the house and getting close with everyone on
Living in the house and basically getting to
her floor!
have a sleepover with all of her best friends
Email: ufsigmakappavpsv@gmail.com
for an entire school year!
Email: sufsigmakappapresident@gmail.com
Caroline Bradley
Courtney Crenshaw
Vice President of Programming
Vice President of
New Member Education
Hometown: Fleming Island, Florida
Hometown: Lake Mary, Florida
Major: International Studies and Russian
Major: Elementary Education
Involvement: Study Abroad Peer Advisor,
Project Makeover Capitan & YoungLife
Involvement: Dance Marathon Family
Relations Captain
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory: Going
to Charleston for our annual overnight
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory:
sisterhood with some of her favorite people!
Our annual overnight sisterhood trips!
Email: ufsigmakappavpp@gmail.com
Email: ufsigmakappavpnme@gmail.com
Savannah Hodges
Hayley Price
Vice President of Membership
Vice President of
Alumnae Relations
Hometown: Coral Gables, Florida
Hometown: Sarasota, Florida
Major: Biology
Major: Accounting
Involvement: UF's Pre-Professional Service
Organization
Involvement: Vice Chair of Recruitment for
The Big Event, Mentor for MentorGNV
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory: Turning
around to her incredible big, having her littles
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory: Living in
turn around to her, and our sisterhood trip to
the house and having 65 other sisters to call her
Disney in 2018!
roommates!
Email: ufsigmakappavpm@gmail.com
Email: ufsigmakappavpar@gmail.com
Beta Tau
3
OUR CHAPTER OFFICERS!
Samantha Wicks
Sahar Azody
Vice President of
Vice President of Finance
Academic Excellence
Hometown: Palm Springs, California
Hometown: Batavia, Illinois
Major: Finance with a minor in Computer
Major: Elementary Education
Science
Involvement: Kappa Delta Pi Secretary,
Involvement: SwampHacks Co-Organizer
College of Education Student Ambassador
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory: Going to
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory:
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and
The big/little reveal when her amazing little
eating all the cookies!
turned around to her and they had the best
Email: ufsigmakappavpf@gmail.com
day ever!
Email: ufsigmakappavpae@gmail.com
Hannah Kastensmidt
Alexandra Sullivan
Vice President of
Vice President of
Philanthropic Services
Communication
Hometown: Acworth, Georgia
Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida
Major: Elementary Education
Major: Psychology
Involvement: Vice President of Kappa
Involvement: Psychology Club, Inclusive
Delta Pi & College of Education Student
Fitness and Unified Sports
Ambassador
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory:
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory:
Big/little reveal! She was SO happy to turn
Being a part of such an amazing family,
around to her big and get the best little.
sisterhood trips and Sigma Shoutout!
Email: ufsigmakappavpco@gmail.com
Email: ufsigmakappavpps@gmail.com
Rachel Jenkins
with
Heart
Panhellenic Delegate
Hometown: Lakeland, Florida
Major: Marketing with a minor in Economics
Involvement: Panhellenic Recruitment
Executive Board, Order of Omega and Florida
Business Leadership Society
Favorite Sigma Kappa Memory:
When she ran home to all of her sisters after
recruitment as a Pi Chi!
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Email: ufsigmakappapandel@gmail.com
amy
Alumnae
Beta Jau ConnEKtion
News
Beta Tau Housing Corporation of Sigma Kappa at the University of Florida
Fall 2020
Beckie Reidling Preston '72 has started
Sigma Kappa
PRSRT STD
a new journey as a retiree. Her son works
University of Florida
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for the College of Medicine at UF and her
P.O. Box 442100
PAID
daughter-in-law is a nurse at UF Health
MAILED FROM
Lawrence, KS 66044-2100
ZIP CODE 66044
Shands Hospital. Beckie has enjoyed
PERMIT #570
spending time with her three wonderful
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grandsons. Her days as an active member
and House Corporation member taught
her many leadership skills. Beckie loved
her days of living in the chapter house.
She lives in Gainesville, Fla. Email:
bpbass226@yahoo.com
Mary Plunkett Tyree '92 recently
started a new job with Integrated Rehab
Associates, where she will be managing
rehab patients in sub-acute skilled nursing
facilities. She's excited to be working
with in-patients again, in a way that will
help them return home more quickly after
illness or injury. She lives in Lakeland,
Fla., with her husband, Jason. Email:
mptyree@gmail.com
Marissa Lyons '09 accepted a position
with Live Nation Entertainment, the
world's largest live entertainment
company, in March of 2019. In her role
as regional experience manager, she has
Continuing the Conversation
the privilege of working with their 12
venues on the West Coast and overseeing
Beta Tau Takes the Next Steps on
the guest service program. She gets to
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
travel to their outdoor amphitheaters in
the summer season for various concerts.
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his summer, our chapter took the time to listen, learn and have important conversations
"I love it!" She lives in Spring, Texas.
centering on diversity, equity and inclusion. We recognize that we have a responsibility to use
Email: marissaklyons@gmail.com
our privilege and position as members of Sigma Kappa, the Greek community, and the University
of Florida to be allies for marginalized communities, amplify underrepresented voices, combat
racism and discrimination, and actively work to dismantle systems of oppression. We want to share
some of the steps we are taking to ensure alignment with our words and our actions.
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Immediate Actions
Appointed a Diversity and Inclusion Chairman
Alumnae E-mail Contact
Chapter resource list
btcorporationboard@gmail.com
We have created a collection of resources including books, videos, articles on a
variety of subjects SO all women can gain knowledge of chosen subjects.
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ufl.sigmakappa.org
Consideration of religious and cultural holidays
Fall 2020 programming series
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Sigma Kappa - Beta Tau
We have been hosting a programming series featuring speakers on topics of race,
Housing Corporation
gender, sexuality, religion, and disabilities.
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Sigma Kappa
Created a Diversity and Inclusion Committee
at the University of Florida
Strengthening relationships with NPHC and MGC chapters
@sigmakappauf
Many long-term goals and programming have begun as well to ensure we create a lasting change.
We are committed to working toward making our chapter, and the entire Greek community, a
welcoming and safe place for all. My hope is that this statement outlines our commitment and will
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@skbetatauhc
serve as guidance and keep our sisters accountable to work toward our goals.
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sigmakappauf.tumblr.com
Loyally,
Emily Little '17, Chapter President ufsigmakappapresident@gmail.com
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Beta Tau Connection, Fall 2020
This newsletter summarizes the events and activities of Beta Tau Chapter at the University of Florida, including articles about COVID-19, membership, 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 COVID-19, membership, and accomplishments made both collectively and by individual members.