Alpha Phi Omega is a national, co-ed service fraternity with principles based on the Boy Scouts of America with a motto strived for since our founding in 1925: "Be a leader, be a friend, be of service." Jul 28, 2013 - Explore JMU Alpha Phi's board "JMU Dukes", followed by 191 people on Pinterest. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Cut potatoes in half, lengthwise, and spoon out the flesh, leaving a half inch shell. Summertime is almost over and we cannot wait to get back to JMU! Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. See more ideas about Jmu, James madison university, James madison. One of our lead facilitators, Cathy McKay, was actually a JMU alum, so it was really cool to get to meet her and we instantly shared a JMU and Alpha Phi connection. Thanks so much to Seth Binsted and Amy Gwaltney of University Unions at JMU for taking the time to capture the moments we will remember forever. Return the same pan to the stove, lower heat to medium and add black beans, heat through and season with cumin, layer on top of the green salsa. Alpha Phi recruits well, but don't fall for it. Filed under PAD phi alpha delta retreat fall retreat fall bonding. Error: Twitter did not respond. Since homecoming is this weekend we thought we would share with you all a blog about how to throw the best tailgate for this upcoming football game. Otherwise, this is what we have been doing for this school year…. Union Hand in Hand Mar 8. All the sisters were so welcoming and kind, and I truly felt like they were all my sisters. Just not a good sisterhood bond. She was a JMU First YeaR Orientation Guide (FROG), is a peer advisor for the psychology department, and lives the Alpha Phi ritual. The Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) is a five day intensive opportunity for freshman and sophomore women to better define their voices, identify their leadership skills and abilities, and learn how to make practical changes for their chapters and communities. Place the pretzels into the boiling water, 1 by 1, for 30 seconds. First up on the Alpha Phi agenda: fall recruitment! Place onto the parchment-lined half sheet pan. We truly do have an incredible sisterhood, and I wish everyone could experience ELI to realize that.”. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 half-sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Every year so many new members and members drop because of how they treat each other. When the oil smokes, add the scallions and sear them, 2 to 3 minutes. November 10, 2013 Congratulations to the new Executive Board of JMU’s Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law chapter! Divide the cheese, barbecue sauce and pulled pork among the potatoes. We definitely had the golden ticket. Written on the walls was our creeds, values, and other important aspects of each of our organizations. Return to the half sheet pan, brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with the pretzel salt. Our team of Red Rain Blue Thunder won first place in this particular competition! Remove the dough from the bowl, clean the bowl and then oil it well with vegetable oil. For all things Alpha Phi check out Alpha Phi International’s own Pinterest here too. Melt the butter in saucepan and add minced garlic. Brush potatoes with the butter and garlic mixture. Top the salsa with guacamole. She never disparages a sister, and always wears a smile (and her pearls!). It was a shame destroying such a sentimental creation after judging was over! Alpha Phi’s theme was “APHI and the Chocolate Factory”. Sep 13. In the summer of 2019, Alpha Phi introduced the Understanding Self and Others (USO) training, a curriculum to guide future collegiate, ELC and alumnae advisor trainings that specifically addresses identity, implicit bias and the impact of language in our everyday lives. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It’s safe to say that most Phi’s here at JMU are addicted to Pinterest. Bake 4 strips of bacon on a small sheet pan in the oven for 15 minutes. In one week, we  surpassed our goal of $15,000 by  holding a series of events such as proceeds nights at local Harrisonburg restaurants, a King of Hearts Male Auction, “penny wars” between the Greek organizations on the campus commons, a week-long “JMU is For Lovers” t-shirt sale, a “Move Your Phi’t” 5K, and a Red Dress Gala for all sisters and their families. We learned ways to confront people we care about in ways that don’t seem like we are attacking them. Another lesson that I personally loved was the one on stewardship. Welcome to the official Theta Iota James Madison University Alpha Phi blog! And we all know one of the best parts about tailgating is the FOOD! Throughout the week, groups of Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council, and Multicultural organizations competed in various events to accumulate a series of points. Combine the water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Each team is judged on attendance, structure, creativity, meaning, and sportsmanship in order to win. The Theta Iota chapter welcomed 64 amazing new members Tuesday night and celebrated by cheering on the quad, taking photos outside the house, and playing laser tag late into the night. We’re going to share with you a couple of recipes we found that would top the other tailgates. 0 notes. Tuesday was the “Library Hours” event. Good luck to Marissa, Victoria, Angelica, Melissa and Morgan We love you all so much! Stewardship is caring for something that has been entrusted to you. Please wait a few minutes and refresh this page. Every year so many new members and members drop because of how they treat each other. Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil in an 8-quart saucepan or roasting pan. A little background information is described in the “About” section. On the inside of the shack, we made cardboard furniture to symbolize the comfort we share with each other. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Treasurer- Frank Krol. If you’re interested in finding out more about recruitment at JMU, check it out here. Following the launch of this curriculum, Alpha Phi hosted a pilot advisor workshop with advisors from across the state of Texas in … Flip over and butter the bottoms. The sisters of Alpha Phi. Monogram Chevron Pillow | Flexible Shower Caddy | Scout Storage Box. Alpha Phi was paired with Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) and the multicultural sorority Delta Sigma Theta (DST) to form the team Red Rain Blue Thunder, through which the members of each organization worked closely together to place first! It was founded on February 7th, 1990 at the University of California, Berkeley. Welcome to the best house on the row ladies! They frame leadership as an inherently relational process of working together to accomplish a goal or to promote change. We built a teepee to represent how Alpha Phi, AEPi, and DST lean on each other for support and establish a great foundation of friendship with one another. Understand, debate, and apply the Alpha Phi values of leadership, service, sisterhood, loyalty, scholarship, and character development. Since this is the first post, it’s appropriate to discuss where we have been before, well, now! JMU’s Phi Alpha Theta, Tau Pi Chapter, was established in 1972. The Theta Iota sisters are so proud of Irene for applying to such a wonderful program and representing our chapter in a positive way. JMU aKDPhi Mission. Roll out each piece of dough into a 24-inch rope. Check us out! your own Pins on Pinterest Develop effective communication skills so they may create healthy relationships with others.”. Not only that, but she is always there for any other sister that needs her as an advisor, a friend. Lastly, we have implemented a sister-recognition program called “Sister of the Week”. Top the black beans with a layer of chipotle salsa. 1 1/2 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water, 22 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups, 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water. In the summer of 2019, Alpha Phi introduced the Understanding Self and Others (USO) training, a curriculum to guide future collegiate, ELC and alumnae advisor trainings that specifically addresses identity, implicit bias and the impact of language in our everyday lives. Make a U-shape with the rope, holding the ends of the rope, cross them over each other and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel. Thanks to Alpha Epsilon Pi and Delta Sigma Theta for making this week a complete success! A little background information is described in the “About” section. Even though we’ve all had so much fun during our summer break, there is plenty to look forward to once we get back to school. ( Log Out /  Check out pictures from our philanthropy events last month! Add the flour and butter and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Core Four: President- Blaine Appleby. This week we would like to feature Stacy Murphy for her excellence in this chapter. In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Since we stress Watchcare so much in our chapter, this lesson was very useful. Alpha Phi University of Iowa 4,203 views 3:59 College Move In Frog Week + JMU 1787 ( Freshmen Year) // James Madison University • Kiki Burns - Duration: 13:49. Discover (and save!) Error: Twitter did not respond. We all promised to take care of our Fraternity, and meeting women from across the country really made me realize the importance of that. alpha Kappa Delta Phi, with over 50 chapters across the nation and Canada, is the largest Asian-American interest sorority. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Anyone who’s ever been to a tailgate before knows that having food is necessary. Tasks such as getting twenty team members to take a picture at a James Madison statue or taking a picture of ten team members eating in a dining hall were necessary to win this specific event. Change ). Combine the meat of 2 ripe avocados with garlic, lemon juice, jalapeno and salt to form a chunky guacamole. 561 Followers, 232 Following, 30 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Alpha Sigma Phi JMU (@alphasigjmu) 3,301 Followers, 1,297 Following, 614 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ALPHA PHI (@jmualphaphi) Since this is the first post, it’s appropriate to discuss where we have been before, well, now! Here are some of our favorite things for back to school! “A Small Group of People Can Make a Difference”. It can be chips n dips, wings, burgers or hot dogs, but changing up the normal snacks will make your tailgate stand out from the others. A different competition was held each night of the week. We learned a lot about effective leadership. alpha Kappa Delta Phi at James Madison University was established in 2003 and became the 36th chapter. We always talk about how “this sisterhood is forever and beyond our collegiate years and campus”, but nothing makes you realize that like an experience at ELI. Starting on Sunday, the list for a week-long scavenger hunt was given to each team. Set aside. Thank you for everything you do! A sophomore psychology major, Megan is Alpha Phi’s current Director of Alumnae Relations. Garnish the dip with the final layer of diced tomatoes and sliced olives. One of my favorite lessons was on caring confrontation. Add green salsa to scallions and heat through. Through these philanthropic efforts, we are ranked as one of the top three donating chapters out of the Southeast Region to the Alpha Phi Foundation. Sister Irene Lainiotis was chosen among many Alpha Phis around the country who applied to attend this resourceful leadership seminar. Following the launch of this curriculum, Alpha Phi hosted a pilot advisor workshop with advisors from across the state of Texas in … were played in order to accumulate more points! We love Pinterest for t-shirt ideas, big/little crafts, new APhi accessories, even recruitment planning! Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving. This past Tuesday was quite possibly better than any Christmas morning for all of the APhi ladies here at JMU. Add a little extra-virgin olive oil to the pan and raise heat to high. AEPi placed second out of all the fraternities that participated. Extra points were given for every four plus members in every picture. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. We congratulate her for everything she does for Alpha Phi and JMU. Games such as the wheel barrow race, fifty-yard dash, three-legged race, etc. Alpha Phi placed fourth in Greek Sing and won best theme! ( Log Out /  We couldn’t be more excited about the wonderful new women in our chapter and all the hard work and dedication from our sisters during recruitment weekend clearly paid off. Pictures from King of Hearts/Move Your Phi’t. In the Fall semester of 2010, we initiated 54 wonderful new members! Crumble bacon when it’s cooled. This past Tuesday was quite possibly better than any Christmas morning for all of the APhi ladies here at JMU. A representative from each of the teams was stationed in both of JMU’s libraries from 5 pm to 10 pm, and team members were required to register with the representatives to accumulate points. As Director of Finance, she has gone above and beyond her position and made a positive impact on the sisters’ morale. Not only was this a great way to accumulate points, but participants were able to study during this busy week. Alpha Phi - ΑΦ Sorority Ratings at JMU. Need some help finding those last minute items for your dorm or apartment? Please wait a few minutes and refresh this page. Most recently, we concluded our annual philanthropy week called “APHIASCO” where we raise money for cardiac care and research through the Alpha Phi Foundation. Mix sour cream the lime zest and juice and spread on top of the chipotle salsa. It was BID DAY! 1 (16 to 18 ounce) jar green chili or tomatillo salsa, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, a palm full, chopped, Pimiento stuffed jumbo Spanish olives, chopped, Tortilla chips, buy 2 sacks in 2 different colors/varieties. Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula. Welcome to the official Theta Iota James Madison University Alpha Phi blog! Secretary- Camille Vargas. 405 likes. This is a great tool for marketing but more importantly to provide a behind-the-scenes look into how we value our chapter, how we impact JMU, and how we impact the world of cardiac care. We all took oaths promising we would both give and take “reproof and correction”, and this lesson taught me how to go about this in a loving and sisterly way. We look forward to her bringing back everything she learned to the chapter in the Fall and helping us grow even more. JMU Phi Alpha Delta ΦAΔ, Harrisonburg, Virginia. Looking classy as always, her enthusiasm for the betterment of Alpha Phi boosts the confidence of all sisters. The Theta Iota chapter welcomed 64 amazing new members Tuesday night and celebrated by cheering on the quad, taking photos outside the house, and playing laser tag late into the night. Welcome Home! Add cilantro, remove salsa from heat, and layer on top of the beans. Place potatoes on grill and cook until crisp, about 4 to 4 1/2 minutes on each side and remove from grill. Here’s a look at how some of our sisters have been spending their summer break. Happy pinning . Top potato skins with sour cream, crumbled bacon and chives for garnish. 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