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Beta Tau Connection, September 2022
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This newsletter summarizes the events and activities of Beta Tau Chapter at the University of Florida, including articles about chapter house corporation board members and accomplishments made both collectively and by individual members.
Date/Date Range:
09/00/2022
People Mentioned/Pictured:
Watson, Jeanneen C. Coleman
Chapter:
Beta Tau
University:
University of Florida
Beta Tau Connection, September 2022
Beta Jau Conn EKtion
Beta Tau Housing Corporation of Sigma Kappa at the University of Florida
September 2022
Chapter
RECONNECT WITH BETA TAU
5 Easy Ways to Get Involved!
Officers
W
ould you like to volunteer but don't have a lot of time to commit? Are you interested
in joining the House Corporation or Advisory Board next term or in the future?
Maybe you're just not sure how to get involved and want to learn more? Well, there
are opportunities for Beta Tau alumnae to help at every level of availability, skill, and interest!
1
Join a Committee
The corporation board manages a wide range of house-related projects as well as hosts
alumnae events throughout the year. You don't have to be a board member or commit
tons of time to support an event or join a project committee; plus, it's a terrific way to
Chapter President
reconnect with your sisters for a worthy cause! Any and all help is appreciated. Email
Emma Carter '19
btcorpboardpresident@gmail.com to get started.
Boynton Beach, Fla.
Major: Criminology and History
2
Attend an Event
If you can't help plan or host an event, consider attending and inviting your sisters. Last
year's events featured an exciting alumnae-only summer sleepover at the house, a fun-
filled Founder's Day weekend in November where we honored 25- and 50- year alumnae
members, and the first-ever Violet Tea (pinkies UP!).
We are getting excited for our Football and Founders Weekend, November 12-13 in
Gainesville! Check out the last page and join the Facebook Group "Sigma Kappa Beta Tau
Alumnae Hub" for all the details as well as info about other upcoming events.
House Manager
Amanda Dobrucky '20
Please also follow the Sigma Kappa Beta Tau Facebook page and the Sigma Kappa Beta
Orlando, Fla.
Tau House Corporation UF page.
Major: Political Science and Women's Studies
3
Update Your Contact Info
Another way you can help is to make sure your contact information is correct, SO you stay
connected to all the news, invites, and updates. Check your contact info at sigmakappa.org.
After logging in, you can view, confirm, and update your profile details. If you need
assistance accessing your account or are unable to update your profile information,
email info@sigmakappa.org.
Vice President of Finance
4
Help Find "Missing" Sisters
Gabby Meena '19
Orlando, Fla.
Are you in touch with fellow alumnae who aren't getting Sigma Kappa Beta Tau alumnae
Major: Accounting
news and info? Please help by reminding them to register on sigmakappa.org and to join
the FB group, "Sigma Kappa Beta Tau Alumnae Hub," SO they can get involved too!
5
Donate
Can't give your time but still want to help? Your financial assistance would go far
to
support a variety of ongoing house and chapter initiatives, including recruitment needs,
additional back patio furniture, composite restoration, kitchen improvements, and more.
Donate via Venmo to @BetaTauCorpBoard or by check to:
Vice President of Alumnae Relations
SK BT Corporation Board
Kaylin White '20
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Gainesville, Fla.
1108 E. Panhellenic Dr.
Major: Nursing
Gainesville, FL 32601
Sigma Kappa
2
HOUSE CORPORATION BOARD
President
Director of Communications
Lavender at Large
Jeanneen Coleman Watson '87
Chris Sims '88
(aka Member at Large)
Orlando, Fla.
Melbourne, Fla.
Lauren Wright '02
Vice president/head healthcare
Manager of organizational
operations officer
change management for IT at
"I volunteer to support the
L3Harris Technologies
Member at Large
chapter because I saw an opportunity to give
"I volunteer on the board because I want
Nancy Greenwood Connerat '87
back to an organization that meant a lot me
today's Beta Taus to enjoy the same kind of
when I was in college."
friendships and lifelong connections I made
Peachtree City, Ga.
while living in the house."
Director of finance and
Vice President
administration for Bloom
Director of Alumnae Relations
Our Youth
Fane Crossett '86
"I love getting to reengage with my sisters and
Andrea Pease Schafer '86
Melbourne, Fla.
friends. Plus, I love making Sigma Kappa the
Volunteer, substitute teacher,
Castle Rock, Colo.
best it can be!"
and math tutor
CEO of Boutique Public
"I chose to volunteer as support
Relations Firm
Member at Large
for Beta Tau because it provides an opportunity
"I want to help build the structure for a living
Jenny-Ellen Miller Russell '90
to reconnect with sisters from my past, to
sisterhood for life SO that every Beta Tau can
interact with young sisters, and to help provide
make fantastic alumnae memories and connect
Tampa, Fla.
them with the community and home that Beta
back to the chapter that is part of the fiber of
CPA/Stay at home mom
Tau was for myself and my daughter."
our hearts."
"I volunteer to give back
to a place that made my
Secretary
Treasurer
college years memorable and gave me lasting
friendships."
Linda Neiman Netzer '86
Paige Norton Seekford '86
Lutz, Fla.
Sharpsburg, Ga.
Member at Large
Government account
Retired accountant
Amanda Rone '02
advisor, Applied Software
"Everything old is new again.
Technology, LLC
Being retired lets me reengage
Gainesville, Fla.
"I serve the chapter to help perpetuate a
with activities and people I missed during the
Senior regional behavioral
modern sisterhood at the University of Florida
working season of my life. Sigma Kappa and
analyst with The Agency for
and support financial stability for Beta Tau for
my sisters are treasures I missed."
Persons with Disabilities.
years to come."
"Sigma Kappa changed my life for the better,
Pearl at Large
and I volunteer as a way to give back to an
Director of Public Relations
(aka Member at Large)
organization that has given SO much to me."
Emily Reich '14
Denise Stilts Abreu '87
Columbia, S.C.
Suwanee, Ga.
Law clerk and 2L at the
Math teacher and coach
University of South Carolina
"I volunteer because Sigma
School of Law
Kappa brought me many
"I want to represent my generation of Beta Tau
lifelong friendships and I want to help ensure
K
and to help the future generations succeed."
Beta Tau is able to continue to give other the
same experience that I had."
VISIT US ONLINE
Alumnae Email Contact:
ufl.sigmakappa.org
@sigmakappauf
btcorpboardalumnaerelations@gmail.com
f
Sigma Kappa at the
f
Sigma Kappa Beta Tau
University of Florida
Housing Corporation
f
Sigma Kappa Beta
Tau Alumnae Hub
Beta Tau
And the Winner Is
Beta Tau Receives the Barbara Fenters
Outstanding Corporation Board Award
J
his year's Sigma Kappa Convention
in Denver, Colorado, was one for the
ADVISORY
record books! It was energizing to once
again meet in person in a beautiful location,
BOARD
connecting with sisters from across the country.
BARBARA
It was especially thrilling for our Beta Tau
Outstanding
FENTERS
Advisory Board Supervisor
Corporation Board, which received the Barbara
Fenters Outstanding Corporation Board Award,
Board Award
Kylie Werk '13
recognizing the board that best exemplifies the
Sigma Kappa National Housing Corporation's
BETA
TAU
CHAPTER
Collegiate Management Advisor
HOUSE
mission, vision, and values!
CORPORATION
Brittany Fining '09
SIGMA
Beta Tau board attendees Jeanneen Coleman
KAPPA
Recruitment Advisor
National Housing
Watson '87, Paige Norton Seekford '86,
Corporation
Katie Hindman '11
and Andrea Pease Schafer '86 were shocked
2021
and delighted to accept the award on behalf
Financial Advisor
of the board.
Joey Goodman, Omega '96,
Florida State
"It is such a privilege to work with this
outstanding team of collaborative and strong
women," said Jeanneen. "Our vision and
Membership Experience Advisor
strategy to support the BT chapter relies on
Michelle Waldkoetter '13
the hard work of our dedicated board and the
enthusiasm of alumnae who just want to help
External Relations Advisor
out. We welcome volunteer involvement!
Lindsay Abbott '14
That's part of what makes our board SO strong."
COB Advisor
The award is now proudly on display at the
Our 2021 award is proudly on display
Gianna Weller '10
chapter house. Check it out on your next visit!
in the chapter house.
Public Relations Advisor
Dior Chasanov, Theta '12,
SIGMA KAPPA
University of Illinois at
SIGN
KAPPA
Urbana-Champaign
KAPPA
Communications Advisor
PA
Samantha Fining '16
Values Advisor
Liz Ullrich '16
DEIA Advisor
Faith Barker, Beta Nu '11,
Bradley University
Beta Tau Corporation Board, Advisory Board, and collegiate officers with the Barbara Fenter award.
From left: Paige Seekford '86, Jeanneen Watson '87, Kaylin White '20, NHC VP Housing Operations
Roxanne Evans, Emma Carter '19, Andrea Schafer '86, and Kylie Werk '13.
RACHEL LITWACK '18
"After graduating with my bachelor's
degree in nursing, I am working in
the Orlando area as a graduate nurse
in the emergency department. I plan
to stay in this nursing specialty for
a while to gain experience before
pursuing higher education and
getting a nurse practitioner degree or
switching to a new specialty."
LINDSAY KAIGHIN '19
"This fall, I will attend Cardozo School
of Law in New York City. With a keen
From actives to alumnae, sisterhood is forever!
interest in sports and entertainment law,
We can't wait to see the amazing things our
From left: Hayley Scandura '19, Katie Reilly '19,
I am excited to pursue my goals at one
graduates do. From left: Alexandra Sullivan
Gabriella Mercurio '20, Abbi Danielson '19, and
of the top programs in the country."
'18, Hannah Lockwood '19, Ashley Stadler '19,
Alayna Reddick '20.
Lindsay Kaighin '19, Juli Tragakis '18, Erin
O'Sullivan '18, and Amanda Vega '18.
Congratulations, Seniors!
Justine Manigualt '18
Hayley Scandura '19
Washington Township, N.J.
Winter Garden, Fla.
Lauren Amos '19
Cristin Donaldson '18
Lindsay Kaighin '19
Michelle McKenna '18
Abigail Smith '18
Vero Beach, Fla.
Fort Pierce, Fla.
Sarasota, Fla.
Orlando, Fla.
Orlando, Fla.
Hannah Berko '19
Olivia Doty '20
Caleigh Kiefer '18
Gabriella Mercurio '20
Ashley Stadler '19
Palm Harbor, Fla.
Jacksonville, Fla.
Orlando, Fla.
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Atlanta, Ga.
Audra Bowers '18
Cameron Echeverria '18
Madison Kukos '19
Danielle Nelson '18
Alexandra Sullivan '18
Cleveland, Ohio
Huston, Texas
Sebring, Fla.
Lodi, Calif.
Ft. Myers, Fla.
Hannah Cain '18
Elizabeth Flammer '18
Amanda Law '18
Erin O'Sullivan '18
Aubrey Tews '19
Sylvester, Ga.
Flanders, N.J.
Orlando, Fla.
Moorestown, N.J.
Winter Springs, Fla.
Kaylee Carr '18
Kaitlyn Grace '20
Rachel Litwack '18
Alayna Reddick '20
Juli Tragakis '18
Sarasota, Fla.
Palatka, Fla.
Orlando, Fla.
Boynton Beach, Fla.
Tampa, Fla.
Abbi Danielson '19
Savanah Harris '18
Hannah Lockwood '19
Katie Reilly '19
Amanda Vega '18
Powder Springs, Ga.
Vero Beach, Fla.
Orlando, Fla.
Brightwaters, NY
Miami, Fla.
Sara Dastgerdi '18
Jordan Jacobs '19
Caroline Lunny '19
Kennedy Rodriguez '20
Robin Vines '18
Panama City, Fla.
Dover, Fla.
Tallahassee, Fla.
Lubbock, TX
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Welcome Home,
Sisters!
T
his year, we had
78 new members
run home! We
couldn't be more excited
to grow the sisterhood.
Beta Tau is sweet as candy as they welcome home our new sisters!
Beta Jau Conn tion
Beta Tau Housing Corporation of Sigma Kappa at the University of Florida
BETA TAU ALUMNAE BY STATE
VOLUNTEER FROM ANYWHERE
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10
2
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Alaska and Hawaii
Interested in volunteering but don't live in Florida? No problem! You can support the chapter from anywhere.
Email btcorporationboard@gmail.com to learn more.
Save The Date
Celebrate with us at
FOOTBALL AND FOUNDERS WEEKEND
J
oin us for Football and Founders Day on November
In addition to celebrating our five
12-13! Our Founder's Day celebration will kick off
founders on Sunday, we will have
with a catered, on-campus tailgate, cash bar, and the
breakfast from 9-10:15am and a Founders Day celebration
UF VS. USC game in the Sigma Kappa alumnae block.
that starts promptly at 10:30am that includes a Beta Tau
Families are welcome!
history panel and the opportunity to honor alumnae who
have supported the chapter. We will also be honoring Beta
Tickets are $125 and payments can be made via Venmo
Tau alumnae who have reached 25- and 50-year sisterhood
to @Beta-TauCorpBoard. Those who pay by September
milestones. This event is for initiated sisters only, please.
30 will receive a bonus gift.
RSVP to btcorpboardalumnaerelations@gmail.com.
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Beta Tau Connection, September 2022
This newsletter summarizes the events and activities of Beta Tau Chapter at the University of Florida, including articles about chapter house corporation board members 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 chapter house corporation board members and accomplishments made both collectively and by individual members.