Alpha Phi Fraternity :: Altanta Area Alumnae Chapter

September 2006 Events

Phi-esta Kick-off Party

When? Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Where? 515 Scranton Ct., Alpharetta 30022
RSVP to: Linda Frassrand, 770-667-0596 or lmfrass@comcast.net

A wonderful opportunity to meet Atlanta-area Phis. If you're looking for an event to reacquaint yourself with the Alpha Phi sisterhood, this is a great place to start! There is no cost for this event, but please RSVP to Linda. Directions are printed in the Fall 2006 newsletter.

Lunch Bunch - Alpharetta
When? Friday, September 8 at 11:45 a.m.
Where? Pure Taqueria, 103 Roswell Street, Alpharetta 30004, 678-240-0023
RSVP to: Crista Vasina, 770-752-1884. crista.vasina@alunmae.alphaphi.org

Lunch Bunch get-togethers are a fun and informal way to get to know some of your alumnae sisters. Join us as we try new restaurants and enjoy a break in the day!

RSVPs are not required, but they are helpful. For more info and to RSVP, contact Crista Vasina at crista.vasina@alunmae.alphaphi.org or 770-752-1884. Also, if you are interested in hosting a Lunch Bunch in another part of Atlanta, please contact Crista.

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October 2006 Events

Making Strides Walk

When? Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 a.m.
Where? Atlantic Station - Midtown Atlanta
RSVP to: Mary Ulich at 770-740-8535 or mary.ulich@alumnae.alphaphi.org

Atlanta Alpha Phi alumnae will again participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a large, non-competitive 3 mile walk to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. One in seven women will have breast cancer at some point in their
lives, and we want to make a difference against this dreadful disease. There is no registration fee, and no fundraising minimum requirements. After the walk, we can shop and have lunch. To join the team or to donate to the cause, go to cancer.org/makingstrides. Click on "Georgia," and then "Atlanta." Click on "Join a Team" and select "Alpha Phi for a Cure."

Founder's Day Tea

When? Sunday, October 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Where? The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, 3434 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30326
RSVP to: Crista Vasina at 770-752-1884 or crista.vasina@alunmae.alphaphi.org
Signup: Pay for Founder's Day online or download the Founder's Day signup form and mail it in.

Join us as we celebrate 133 years of sisterhood. We'll enjoy the Southern tradition of midday tea and the always needed "girl time." Please note that reservations are required for this event. See the insert in your 2006 newsletter for more information. The Ritz Carlton is located in the heart of Buckhead, at the intersection of Peachtree and Lenox Roads (across from Phipps Plaza and Lenox Mall).

Lunch Bunch - Dunwoody
When? Friday, October 13 at 11:45 a.m.
Where? Flemings Steakhouse, 4501 Olde Perimeter Way, Atlanta 30346, 770-698-8112
RSVP to: Crista Vasina, 770-752-1884. crista.vasina@alunmae.alphaphi.org

Lunch Bunch get-togethers are a fun and informal way to get to know some of your alumnae sisters. Join us as we try new restaurants and enjoy a break in the day!

RSVPs are not required, but they are helpful. For more info and to RSVP, contact Crista Vasina at crista.vasina@alunmae.alphaphi.org or 770-752-1884. Also, if you are interested in hosting a Lunch Bunch in another part of Atlanta, please contact Crista.

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November 2006

Atlanta Food Bank

When? Saturday, November 18 at 9 a.m.
Where? Atlanta Community Food Bank, 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., Atlanta 30318
RSVP to: Jodie Morrow, 770-475-6542 or alphaphiatlanta@yahoo.com

A community outreach opportunity for all Phis and their families! In preparation for the holiday season, we will help one of the country's leading food banks that supports a wide range of people in need from children to the working poor. This charitable, hands-on experience will focus on donating our time to the Product Rescue Center (PRC), where we'll sort goods from food drives, grocery stores and manufacturers. Children ages 8 and older are invited to participate. Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect. Please note: Everyone MUST wear closed-toed shoes. No sandals or flip flops! For directions to the Food Bank, visit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Please do not use online mapping programs as they have incorrect street names for this area of town.

After parking, follow the signs and sidewalk-with-railing to the PRC entrance, located at the rear of the building. Everyone is invited to go out to lunch following the event (around noon).

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Winter 2006 /Spring 2007 Preview

February
The Red Fundraiser

April
Braves Game Family Outing

Mayy
Annual He/Phi Night

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February 2006

Paint the Town Red! - Come to the annual Alpha Phi Foundation Fundraising Event this Thursday at Mary Ulich's house at 7 p.m. We will eat red food, drink red drinks, and play red trivia. We'll also learn heart healthy facts and have a red raffle to raise funds for the Alpha Phi Foundation. Please bring something red (new or white elephant!) to be raffled (have it wrapped or hidden in a bag). Raffle tickets will be for sale for $1 each, and you can buy as many as you want so you can take home a red surprise and support a great cause! Contact hostess Mary Ulich for more information or to RSVP at Marulich@aol.com.

Besides supporting programs working with heart disease, Foundation provides funds for our sisters in need. The Forget-Me-Not fund is for needy and deserving Alpha Phis who are aged, disabled or are experiencing an unforeseen financial emergency. If you find yourself or another in need of this service I have the application.

BIG CHANGE
New Pre-Paint the Town Red Dinner - I found out that the Atlanta Bread Co. has closed. (Thank you Mary Jane!) So I have changed the location to Jason's Deli on 7300 North Point Pky. If you turn on to North Point Pky from Mansell it is before the mall and if you turn right on to North Point Pky from Haynes Bridge it is after the mall. I have a training in Woodstock that day until 4:30 so I may not be there at 5 like I hoped but I will be there shortly after. Several of us discussed that it would be easier for several of us to come straight to Alpharetta from work but it got us there too early for the meeting so why not meet for dinner. Then we can tailgate over to Mary's for the meeting. Please let me know if you are thinking of coming so I get a big enough table. junebug@alumnae.alphaphi.org

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November 2005 events

Festive Hors D'ouevres Please join us at Forget Me Not Gifts on Old Alabama Road in Alpharetta on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. The Kitchen Diva will be showing us how to make Festive Hors D'ouerves for the holidays. We will be sampling what she makes, wine will be provided, and 10 percentg of the profits from the evening will be donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation. Shopping will begin at 6:30 and the cooking demo will begin at 7:00. This is a perfect time to begin your Christmas shopping. There is no cost for the class, please just bring some diapers and/or wipes to be donated to the local Woman's Shelter. RSVPs are required and can be made by contacting Teresa G.

Marietta Wine & Theatre Night will be Friday, November 11. We will meet at the Marietta Wine Market for Wine & Hors D'ouerves then head to Polk Street Players for the murder mystery Laura. The Wine tasting will run around $10 - $15 and I got a discount for the play tickets so they will only be $10. Please contact June Moore for more information at junebug@alumnae.alphaphi.org or 678-838-0060. I will need to know if you plan on attending so I can plan the Hors D'ouevers and save enough seats at the theatre. (I am currently holding 10 seats.)

Decorate the Tree for the Festival of Trees. Alpha Phi is donating a tree to the Festival of Trees this year. Volunteers are needed to come on down and help decorate it. We will decorating the tree on Tuesday, November 29th at 7 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center. Please RSVP to Mary U. for more information.

Greenery for Green (Money). This is the best and easiest fundraiser. The greenery is delivered directly to the door of the person for whom you have bought it with a nice little card. I ordered the fresh cut evergreen wreath for my front door last year and loved it. All greenery is delivered the week after Thanksgiving. You can check out the Direct Delivery Products on their website at www.sherwoodforestfarms.com. You will need to order thru me. Feel free to contact me for more brochures and the price list. The orders are due to me by November 10.

Lunch Bunches
Alpharetta: Friday, November 11 at 11:45 a.m. at Macaroni Grill next to Regal Cinemas. RSVP to Jodie M.

Marietta None in November. Next one will be Tuesday, December 13th. RSVP to June Ash Moore.

Moms & Tots
Alpharetta/Cumming: Please contact Shawn W.

Marietta/Vinings/Smyrna:Please RSVP to Jill C.

Atlanta Panhellenic
The Fall Open House is November 6 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Alpha Delta Pi National Headquarters, 1386 Ponce de Leon, Atlanta.

On November 18 the group is volunteering at the Dream House as guides. If you would like to volunteer your time please contact Tricia H.

December preview!
On December 4 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., we will Shop for a Cause at the Chandlery, Roswell.

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October 2005 Events

Lunch Bunches
Alpharetta: Friday, October 9 at 11:45 a.m. at Marlow's Tavern on Old Alabama and Jones Bridge next to Bia's Pizza. RSVP to Jodie Morrow.

Marietta: Friday, October 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Pappadeaux at 2830 Windy Hill Road, Marietta
RSVP to June Ash Moore.

Moms & Tots
Alpharetta/Cumming Will be meeting on Friday, October 7 at 10:00 a.m. The group will meet at the play area on the first level outside the old Lord & Taylor at the Northpoint Mall in Alpharetta. Please contact Shawn Wroblewski at 770-205-3356.

Marietta/Vinings/Smyrna: Will meet at Jill Clark's home on Wednesday October 12 at 11:30 a.m. Jill lives in Smyrna, Georgia -- e-mail her for the address. Please RSVP to Jill Clark.

Atlanta Panhellenic
The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 18 at 11:45 a.m. at North Dekalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road behind the Dunwoody Library.

ChildKind is a philanthropy that the Panhellenic supports. It is a group that helps children with challenges like AIDS, autism, cerebral palsy and fetal alcohol syndrome to find foster homes and hopefully foster-to-adopt homes. They provide extensive services and trainings for the children and the foster parents.

They need volunteers for their Kidsfest on October 22 from 10:30 - 2:30 p.m. or 2 - 7 p.m. If you would like to volunteer your time please contact Tricia Hacker.

Dues
We are still collecting dues. It is important for us to continue expanding our programming and improving our organization. If you did not get your newsletter with the dues invoice please contact June Moore.

"Phi-nomenal Phis - Team Alpha Phi" for the Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk. The walk will be on October 29. The Phi-nomenal Phis have a team goal of $2,500. Contact Teresa Gray for more information.

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November Preview

Festive Hors D'ouevres cooking demo will be on November 2. Shopping will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the class will begin at 7:00 p.m. The location will be Forget-Me-Not Gifts. RSVPs are required and can be made by contacting Teresa Gray. We usually bring diapers and wipes to the cooking class. There is no fee. The owner will donate 10 percent of her profits to the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Marietta Wine & Theatre Night will be Friday, November 11. We will meet at the Marietta Wine Market for Wine & Hors D'ouevres then head to Polk Street Players for the murder mystery Laura. Please contact June Ash Moore for more information.

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2005 Founder's Day

This year we are returning to celebrate our Founder's Day at Maggiano's at 4400 Ashford Dunwoody in the Perimeter Mall. All who attended last year will tell you we all left with very satisfied tummys from all the fabulous food and hearts full of sisterly love. Please join us this year. Sunday, October 9th, 2005 from 1 pm to 3 pm. RSVP's are required for this family style meal by Tuesday, October 4th. Our cost is $29.50 per person. Contact June Moore for more information at junebug@alumnae.alphaphi.org.

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September 2005 Events

Kick-Off Event - Thursday, September 15th at 7 p.m. A wonderful opportunity to meet your Atlanta sisters and kick-off an exciting year. Please join us at Linda Frassrand's home in Alpharetta. RSVP to lmfrass@comcast.net for the address and directions.

Lunch Bunches -
Alpharetta - Friday, September 9 at 11:45 a.m. at the Cheesecake Factory, 2075 Northpoint Circle, Alpharetta RSVP to Jodie Morrow at bachey@bellsouth.net

Marietta - Wednesday, September 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Marietta Diner, 306 Cobb Parkway, Marietta RSVP to June Ash Moore at junebug@alumnae.alphaphi.org

Moms & Tots - Groups forming now!
Alpharetta/Cumming - So far we have about four sisters interested! Please contact Shawn Wroblewski at shawnwrobo@alumane.alphaphi.org

Marietta/Vinings/Smyrna - Please contact Jill Clark at jill_weisman@hotmail.com

Atlanta Panhellenic - Tuesday, September 20 at 11:45 a.m. at North Dekalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road behind the Dunwoody Library. We will be celebrating the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic being selected as the Outstanding Panhellenic for the biennium 2003-2005 by the National Panhellenic conference.

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-Fall 2004 Events-

August 19 at 7:00 p.m. (Thursday)

Autumn heats up with our Fall Kick Off Party. Bring a non-Alpha Phi friend and have your name in a special prize drawing! Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. Contact Teresa Gray for more details, to RSVP and for directions.

August 28 at 2:30 p.m. (Saturday) * Ivy Connection Event *

If you're a Phi who graduated in the last 10 years, consider joining The Ivy Connection! We'll be meeting at Rock Bottom Brewery for our first meeting of the year. Come on out to meet new sisters and get reacquainted with others. The Rock Bottom Brewery is located at 3242 Peachtree Road NE, in Buckhead. RSVP to Sara Ashley at sashleymu@hotmail.com .

September 16 at 7:00 p.m. (Thursday)

Become a gourment -- or at least take a step toward it with our Cooking With the Phis event. Come join us as we have a special guest to instruct us in the kitchen! RSVP by September 9. Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. Contact Katie Szumowski for the scoop and directions. Please RSVP by September 9, 2004.

October 2, time TBD. (Saturday) * Ivy Connection Event *

If you're a Phi who graduated in the last 10 years, consider joining The Ivy Connection! Join the fun at Wired & Fired, a trendy pottery playhouse.

You'll select a piece of unfinished pottery from the rack, then work your artistic magic to create a great souvenir or gift! Brushes and supplies are provided. Join your sisters for this fun, creative event. Wired & Fired is located at 994 Virginia Avenue, in Virgina Highlands, Atlanta. RSVP to Sara Ashley at sashleymu@hotmail.com .

October 24, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. (Sunday)

Mark your calendars for our wonderful Founder's Day Brunch! This annual gathering will be held at the Maggiano's Italian Restaurant at Perimeter. Join us for a delightful luncheon. Join us as we celebrate 132 years sisterhood. flyer for more information. Maggiano's is located at 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road just off of Georgia 400 in Dunwoody. You must RSVP to hostess, June Ash Moore, at junebug@alumnae.alphaphi.com.

December 12 at 1:00 - 3:00 p.m./lunch; 3:00 - 6:00 p.m./volunteer

The holidays are just around the corner, which means it's time for our annual Festival of Trees/Holiday Tea Outing. What a fun holiday treat! We will enjoy a delicious lunch at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and then head over to the Festival of Trees to volunteer from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

You must RSVP for this event, as the Festival of Trees Volunteer Office will be making nametags for all volunteers. To reserve your place at this event, contact junebug@alumnae.alphaphi.com. For other Festival of Trees volunteer opportunities, please contact Teresa Gray.

Past Events
-Spring 2004 Events-

January 16th at 12:00 p.m.

Once again it's the tried and true Alpharetta Lunch Bunch. This fun group will meet at The Village Tavern located at 115555 Rainwater (off of Haynes Bridge Road). The Village Tavern's number is (770)777-6490.

Please note the new time: It is 12:00 p.m. SHARP!

Event Contact: RSVP to Linda Frassrand via e-mail or by phone at (770)667-0596.

January 22th at 7:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand! Be true to Alpha Phi and your New Year's resolutions it's Buy/Sell a Pound: Thin Salads & Fat Desserts. Bring a salad or dessert to share and a wrapped item that weighs one pound to be auctioned off. Examples of what you might bring: A pound of coffee, light bulbs; nuts; paper clips; sausage.

All proceeds raised will go to Alpha Phi Foundation. Don't forget single dollar bills to bid with! Come and have fun selling off your "unwanted" pounds or acquiring new ones. Crista (Cate) Vasina -- our very own IEB President -- is hosting this fun event. If you do not have Crista's address, send her an e-mail or give her a call.

Event Contact: RSVP to Crista Vasina via e-mail or by phone at (770)664-5534.

January 29th at 11:30 a.m.

Why not spend the last Thursday of January with The Dunwoody Lunch Bunch? They'll be gathering at the McCormick & Schmick's seafood restaurant located at 600 Ashwood Parkway. You may call (770)339-9900 for directions.

Event Contact: Please RSVP to Jean Stanley via e-mail or by phone.

February 13th at 12:00 p.m.

The lovable Alpharetta Lunch Bunchers will meet at The Roasted Garlic located off of Alpharetta Highway. Please note the new time: It is 12:00 p.m. SHARP! Come and get that desirable garlic breath for your significant other on the eve of Valentine's Day!

Event Contact: RSVP to Linda Frassrand via e-mail or by phone at (770)667-0596.

February 19th at 7:30 p.m.

Mama Mia it's Alpha Phi-A! It's Italian night at Buca di Beppo with your sisters at the world-famous "Pope Table." Bring your appetite as it's a family-style dinner with lots of Chianti! The price will be fixed and will be announced later.

You must RSVP for this event -- very important! So mark your calendars and clear your stomachs for a feast to remember. Please gather at the bar.

Event Contact: RSVP to Linda Frassrand via e-mail or by phone at (770)667-0596.

March 19th (time to be announced)

Celebrate being Southern Living at Home, Smoothies and Slippers for Hearts!. This charity event will be the end all. Simply wear your wildest slippers, bring some cash and be thirsty!

You'll start the evening off by creating your very own personalized smoothie drink from FIVE different smoothie stations, while donating to The Heart Foundation. All the while sliding about in your slippers amongst the fine acdesoories from Southern Living at Home. All hostess proceeds from this Southern Living at Home event will go directly to Alpha Phi's Heart Foundation. E-mail Linda for directions to her home or for more details.

Event Contact: RSVP to Linda Frassrand via e-mail or by phone at (770)667-0596.

- Fall 2003 Events-

September 2003

August 21, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Celebrate being Red, White and Alpha Phi. This casual social gathering will feature an American chicken barbecue complete with red Classic Coca-Cola, white whipped cream on top of blueberry crisp! All that is needed is YOU and a side dish to share. Call or e-mail Mary Jane Egan at 678-566-0666 or maryjaneegan@comcast.net for more details.

September 18, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Paint a piece of pottery for the holiday season as a gift or for yourself at our Craftworx and Cocktails Party. Wine will be provided. You decide on the cost based on the piece you select. Afterwards we will head over to the Sias restaurant for cocktails. RSVP by September 5 to lmfrass@comcast.net or 770-667-0596.

October 2003

October 10, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. TGIF! The tried-and-true Alpharetta Lunch Bunch will meet at Bridgetown Grill located off of State Bridge and Medlock Bridge Roads in the Regal Cinema complex. Come join us for food and gab. Please RSVP to Linda Frassrand at lmfrass@comcast.net or 770-667-0596. Our next outing will be Friday, November 14, 2003.

October 19, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for our wonderful Founder's Day Brunch! This annual gathering will be held at the Killer Creek Chop House. Join us for a delightful five-star bunch for only $16.00. Killer Creek is located at 1700 Mansell Road just off of Georgia 400 in Alpharetta. You must RSVP to hostess, Cynthia Carrese, at caresse@netzero.net.

October 23, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. Dunwoody Lunch Bunch will gather for our second fall outing at Romano's Macaroni Grill located at 4788 Ashford-Dunwoody Road. Please drop Jean Stanley a line to tell her to make room for you.

November 2003

November 5, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. What could be more fashionable than lunch with your A-Phi sisters in Buckhead? Join downtown, Buckhead and Midtown dwellers, as well as those working in the area, for the Buckhead Lunch Bunch!. The 'Bunch' will gather at the South City Kitchen (which is actually in Midtown) at 1144 Crescent Avenue -- one block from Peachtree and 14th Streets. Please RSVP to Mary Ulich at marulich@aol.com or 770-740-8535.

November 6, 2003 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. How often do you get to shop and do it for a good cause? Join in the fun and Shop for Scholarship! We will be shopping on Canton Street in Roswell to benefit the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship Fund.

The Raiford Gallery, The Chandlery, V. Originals and The Bilt House are among the sponsors. For more information contact Libby Lindahl at 404-351-5853 or visit the Atlanta Panhellenic's Scholarship information page.

November 14, 2003; 11:30 a.m. The ever-popular Alpharetta Lunch Bunch! will meet at J. Alexander's located off of Peachtree Parkway and Peachtree Corners. Come join us for food and fun. RSVP to Linda Frassrand lmfrass@comcast.net or 770-667-0596. Our next outing will be Friday, December 12, 2003.

December 2003

December 12, 2003; time TBD Join the Alpharetta Lunch Bunch!.

December 14, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. The holidays are just around the corner, which means it's time for our annual Festival of Trees/Holiday Tea Outing. We will enjoy a delicious lunch at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and then head over to the Festival of Trees to volunteer from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

You must RSVP for this event, as the Festival of Trees Volunteer Office will be making nametags for all volunteers. To reserve your place at this event, contact Mary Ulich at marulich@aol.com or 770-740-8535. If you are interested in volunteering for additional dates and times, you may contact Mary as well.

Upcoming - 2004

January 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Back by popular demand! Be true to Alpha Phi and your New Year's resolutions it's Buy/Sell a Pound: Thin Salads & Fat Desserts. Bring a salad or dessert to share and a wrapped item that weighs one pound to be auctioned off. Examples of what you might bring: A pound of coffee, light bulbs; nuts; paper clips; sausage.

All proceeds raised will go to Alpha Phi Foundation. Don't forget single dollar bills to bid with! Come and have fun selling off your "unwanted" pounds or acquiring new ones. Crista (Cate) Vasina is hosting this fun event. Please RSVP to her at 770-664-5534 or crista.vasina@alumnae.alphaphi.org

Ivy Circle (Young Alumnae) Events

Ivy Circle Events The Alpha Phi Ivy Circle is for Phis who have been out of college for less than 10 years. For more information regarding gatherings contact Sara Ashley at sashleymu@hotmail.com