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		<title>Eta Rho/JMU Becomes Largest Pansy Patch Matcher</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 11:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Theta Foundation supporters purchasing any of the next 1,000 pansies through Pansy Patch will have their donation matched by the Eta Rho/James Madison Chapter.&#160; Eta Rho&#8217;s generous match is the largest Pansy Patch donation of the year! Double your donation with Eta Rho by visiting www.PansyPatch.org and purchasing pansies today.&#160; Pansy Patch proceeds support the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Eta-Rho-JMU.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-2517" src="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Eta-Rho-JMU.jpg" style="width: 253px; height: 189px;" title="Eta Rho JMU" /></a>Theta Foundation supporters purchasing any of the next 1,000 pansies through Pansy Patch will have their donation matched by the Eta Rho/James Madison Chapter.&nbsp; Eta Rho&rsquo;s generous match is the largest Pansy Patch donation of the year!</p>
<p>Double your donation with Eta Rho by visiting <a href="http://www.PansyPatch.org">www.PansyPatch.org</a> and purchasing pansies today.&nbsp; Pansy Patch proceeds support the important educational, leadership, and professional development programs offered by Theta Foundation to help Thetas reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world.</p>
<p>Eta Rho is the first chapter from District IV to participate in a Pansy Patch match!&nbsp; If you or your chapter is interested in following their lead through Pansy Patch matching, contact Tory Freese, Manager of Development, at <a href="mailto:tfreese@kappaalphatheta.org">tfreese@kappaalphatheta.org</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>2011-12 Scholarship Recipient FAQs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 12:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All 2011-12 Theta Foundation scholarship recipients were notified via email on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. If you have been selected to receive an award, please refer to your initial notification message for pertinent information regarding award acceptance.&#160; Please remember that failure to submit required documentation by Thursday, May 24, 2012 will result in the forfeiture [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All 2011-12 Theta Foundation scholarship recipients were notified via email on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. If you have been selected to receive an award, please refer to your initial notification message for pertinent information regarding award acceptance.&nbsp; Please remember that <strong>f<strong>ailure to submit required documentation by Thursday, May 24, 2012 will result in the forfeiture of your award.</strong></strong></p>
<p>Below is a list of frequently asked questions and answers. This page may be updated throughout the acceptance process. <strong>If you need further clarification or more information, please contact Gaylena Merritt, Manager of Programs, at <span style="color: #800080"><u><a href="mailto:gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org">gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org</a></u></span>.</strong></p>
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<p><a href="#Eligibility and Deadlines"><em><u><strong>Eligibility and Deadlines</strong></u></em></a></p>
<p><a href="#ED-Member ID">What&#39;s my Member ID number and how do I find it?</a><a href="#ED-Out of town"><br />
	I&#39;m out of town. Can I submit my award acceptance documents after the deadline?</a><a href="#ED-Third parties"><br />
	Can I have my parent/other relative/friend call Theta Foundation to ask questions about my scholarship application/recipient status/award information?</a><a href="#ED-College choice"><br />
	What if I my college/university choice for fall 2012 will not be finalized by May 24, 2012? </a><a href="#ED-Transfer"><br />
	What if I transfer or change my mind and attend a different college/university than the institution I indicated on my Scholarship Acceptance Agreement?</a><a href="#ED-Same package"><br />
	Do I have to send my official transript and my Scholarship Acceptance Agreement in the same package?</a><a href="#ED-Confirm"><br />
	How do I confirm that Theta Foundation has received the documents I am required to submit?</a></p>
<p><a href="#Recipient Info and Media Release Form"><em><strong><u>Recipient Information and Media Release Form</u></strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="#RIMR-Access">Where can I access the Theta Foundation Recipient Information and Media Release Form?</a><a href="#RIMR-Individual"><br />
	There isn&#39;t an individual&#39;s name I can provide who will process my scholarship funding. What should I do?</a></p>
<p><a href="#Scholarship Acceptance Agreement"><em><strong><u>Scholarship Acceptance Agreement</u></strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="#SAA-Cant find">I can&rsquo;t find/open the Theta Foundation Scholarship Acceptance Agreement. How can I get another copy?</a><a href="#SAA-Scan"><br />
	Can I scan and email/fax my Scholarship Acceptance Agreement to Theta Foundation?</a></p>
<p><a href="#Official Transcript"><em><strong><u>Official Transcript</u></strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="#OT-Spring grades">Does my official transcript need to show my spring 2012 final grades?</a><br />
	<a href="#Multiple transcripts">Do I have to submit an official transcript from each college/university I have attended?</a><br />
	<a href="#OT-Formats">In what formats will Theta Foundation accept my transcript?</a><br />
	<a href="#College submit">Can my college/university submit my official transcript directly to Theta Foundation?</a></p>
<p><a href="#Award Notification and Disbursement"><em><strong><u>Award Notification and Disbursement</u></strong></em></a></p>
<p><a href="#AND-Award amount">I received an email notifying me that I was awarded a Theta Foundation scholarship, but there was no award amount indicated in the message. When will I be notified of my award amount?</a><a href="#AND-Budget"><br />
	I&#39;m preparing my budget information for the upcoming academic year. Will Theta Foundation tell me my award amount earlier than June 30?</a><br />
	<a href="#AN-Verify address">How can I verify/update my mailing address on my official Fraternity record?</a><br />
	<a href="#AND-Disbursement">When will Theta Foundation send my scholarship check?</a></p>
<p><a name="Eligibility and Deadlines"></a></p>
<p><em><strong>Eligibility and Deadlines</strong></em></p>
<p><a name="ED-Member ID"></a></p>
<p><strong>What&#39;s my Member ID number and how do I find it?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">Your Member ID number is the seven-digit number assigned to you by the Fraternity upon initiation. Your Member ID number is required to verify your Theta membership. Providing an incorrect Member ID number may result in ineligibility.</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">You can verify your Member ID number by visiting the Fraternity website at <a href="http://bit.ly/ThetaID" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/ThetaID</a>. <u><strong>Please note that you must enter the Reference Code FdnScholar2012</strong></u>.</p>
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<p><strong>I&#39;m out of town. Can I submit my award acceptance documents after the deadline?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">No, all award acceptance documents must be submitted by May 24, 2012 in the formats indicated. All scholarship applicants certified in the application Terms of Agreement that, if selected, they would abide by all guidelines for the award acceptance process, including submission of award acceptance documents by the deadline provided. <u><strong>Theta Foundation will not accept late materials under any circumstances. </strong></u></p>
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<p><a name="ED-Third parties"></a></p>
<p><strong>Can I have my parent/other relative/friend call Theta Foundation to ask questions about my scholarship application/recipient status/award information?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">For privacy reasons, Theta Foundation will not communicate with third parties about applicants, except in the case of disbursement issues and/or funding allocation with college/university representatives. All scholarship applicants certified in the application Terms of Agreement that Theta Foundation would not communicate with third parties with respect to applications and approval information.</p>
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<p><strong>What if I my college/university choice for fall 2012 will not be finalized by May 24, 2012? </strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">Even if you have not been officially accepted to your degree-granting program before Theta Foundation scholarship acceptance materials are due, in order to remain eligible for your scholarships, you must still submit the <a href="http://www.formstack.com/forms/thetafoundation-1112_infoandmediarelease " target="_blank">Recipient Information and Media Release form</a>, transcript verifying your grades (including your cumulative GPA), and the Scholarship Acceptance Agreement by May 24, 2012. On the Scholarship Acceptance Agreement, indicate the institution you anticipate attending in fall 2012. Please also include a note explaining your current situation, <em>including the date you anticipate receiving an admissions decision from the institution</em>.</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">If your college/university changes after you submit your Scholarship Acceptance Agreement, please contact Gaylena Merritt, Manager of Programs, at <span style="color: #800080"><u><a href="mailto:gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org">gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org</a></u></span>. You will need to submit new information to ensure your scholarship funding is disbursed to the proper institution.</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">Theta Foundation is required to disburse all scholarship awards on or before June 30, the close of our fiscal year. In most cases, Theta Foundation will disburse scholarship funds to your anticipated institution on June 30, 2012, even if you are still uncertain of your acceptance. Each scholarship check will be accompanied by a letter to the institution stating that the college/university must return any unused funds, including if you are not enrolled. If necessary, Theta Foundation will work with you to re-issue your award to the proper institution.</p>
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<p><strong>What if I transfer or change my mind and attend a different college/university than the institution I indicated on my Scholarship Acceptance Agreement?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">Please contact Gaylena Merritt, Manager of Programs, at <span style="color: #800080"><u><a href="mailto:gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org">gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org</a></u></span>&nbsp;if your college/university changes at any time.</p>
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<p><strong>Do I have to send my official transript and my Scholarship Acceptance Agreement in the same package?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">No, your official transcript and Scholarship Acceptance Agreement do not need to arrive in the same envelope/package together. They can be sent separately as long as they are both received by May 24, 2012.</p>
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<p><strong>How do I confirm that Theta Foundation has received the documents I am required to submit?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">Theta Foundation will send a confirmation message to the <u><a href="#AN-Verify address">preferred email address on your Fraternity record</a></u> once <u>all</u> required documents have been received and processed.</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">We receive an unusually high volume of mail during the acceptance period, which takes a great deal of time to process. Therefore, recipients may not receive confirmation messages as soon as the documents are physically received. Once all documents are processed, the Manager of Programs will send out confirmation messages as applicable. We appreciate your patience in advance.</p>
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<p><a name="Recipient Info and Media Release Form"></a></p>
<p><strong><em>Recipient Information and Media Release Form</em></strong></p>
<p><a name="RIMR-Access"></a></p>
<p><strong>Where can I access the Theta Foundation Recipient Information and Media Release Form?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">You access the <span style="color: #800080"><u><a href="http://www.formstack.com/forms/thetafoundation-1112_infoandmediarelease " target="_blank">Theta Foundation Recipient Information and Media Release Form</a></u></span>&nbsp;at: <a class="greenLink" href="http://www.formstack.com/forms/thetafoundation-1112_infoandmediarelease" target="_blank">www.formstack.com/forms/thetafoundation-1112_infoandmediarelease</a>. This form must be submitted online by Thursday, May 24, 2012.</p>
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<p><strong>There isn&#39;t an individual&#39;s name I can provide who will process my scholarship funding. What should I do?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">If you are confident your scholarship check will be routed properly without an individual&#39;s name, you can just put the department/office information your school provides. Please remember, however, that Theta Foundation will address the check using the information you submit and cannot guarantee it will be properly directed after it is sent.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Scholarship Acceptance Agreement</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>I can&rsquo;t find/open the Theta Foundation Scholarship Acceptance Agreement. How can I get another copy?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">Please contact Gaylena Merritt, Manager of Programs, at <span style="color: #800080"><u><a href="mailto:gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org">gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org</a></u></span>.</p>
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<p><strong>Can I scan and email/fax my Scholarship Acceptance Agreement to Theta Foundation?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">No, Theta Foundation will not accept scanned and emailed/faxed copies of the Scholarship Acceptance Agreement. You must submit the agreement to Theta Foundation with an original signature. Furthermore, Theta Foundation cannot accept a copy of a signed form via postal mail.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Official Transcript</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>Does my official transcript need to show my spring 2012 final grades?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">No, the official transcript you must submit as part of the Theta Foundation scholarship acceptance process does not need to include your spring 2012 grades. As indicated in the <span style="color: #800080"><u><a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/11-12-Scholarship-Application-Instruction-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">2011-12 Scholarship Application Instructions guide</a></u></span>, Theta Foundation will reference your official transcript to verify your academic information (such as cumulative GPA) based on the date you submitted your scholarship application and will refer to the date range you entered for your GPA.</p>
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<p><strong>Do I have to submit an official transcript from each college/university I have attended?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">No, you should submit the official transcript that reflects the GPA you entered on your Theta Foundation scholarship application. Theta Foundation will verify your GPA based on the dates you entered in your original application. Any variance between the GPA on your transcript and the GPA you entered in your application may result in forfeiture of your scholarship(s).</p>
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<p><strong>In what formats will Theta Foundation accept my transcript?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">Transcripts submitted to Theta Foundation must be <u><strong>official, original documents</strong></u>. Theta Foundation will accept the following:</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">-An original printed version (meaning an original document, not a copy of an original document) of the official transcript sent via postal mail directly from the school</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">-An original printed version (meaning an original document, not a copy of an original document) of the official transcript issued directly to the student, which the student then forwards to Theta Foundation via postal mail &nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">-An electronic version sent via email to Gaylena Merritt, Manager of Programs, at <a href="mailto:gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org">gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org</a> directly from the school&rsquo;s electronic transcript request system with verification that the document is an official electronic version (not simply a scanned file of an original printed version of the official document)</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;"><u>Theta Foundation will not accept copies of paper official transcripts that have been scanned and attached to email messages or sent via fax.</u></p>
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<p><strong>Can my college/university submit my official transcript directly to Theta Foundation?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">Yes, Theta Foundation will accept <u><strong>official</strong></u> transcripts directly from colleges/universities. Keep in mind, however, that, as a recipient, <u>you are responsible</u> for ensuring that all documents, including official transcripts sent by a college/university, arrive at Theta Foundation before May 24, 2012.</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">Colleges/universities should direct <u><strong>official</strong></u> transcripts to the Manager of Programs at<span style="color: #800080"> </span><u><a href="mailto:gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org"><span style="color: #800080">gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org</span></a></u> (for transcripts sent via official online transcript request systems) or to:</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation<br />
	Manager of Programs<br />
	8740 Founders Road<br />
	Indianapolis, IN 46268</p>
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<p><em><strong>Award Notification and Disbursement</strong></em></p>
<p><a name="AND-Award amount"></a></p>
<p><strong>I received an email notifying me that I was awarded a Theta Foundation scholarship, but there was no award amount indicated in the message. When will I be notified of my award amount?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">As indicated in the initial notification, you will not be notified of your award amount until you submit the required documentation listed in the initial award notification and Theta Foundation disburses your award to your college or university on June 30, 2012.</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">At that time, Theta Foundation will also mail you a packet of information, including a letter stating the name and amount of your scholarship(s), a copy of the award letter sent to your college/university, and information about thanking the donors who have made your award(s) possible.</p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">Please verify the preferred mailing address on your Fraternity record by logging in to <a href="http://www.kappaalphatheta.org/">KappaAlphaTheta.org</a> and following <a href="#AN-Verify address">the directions below</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>I&#39;m preparing my budget information for the upcoming academic year. Will Theta Foundation tell me my award amount earlier than June 30?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">Notification of Theta Foundation award amounts has a particular protocol. Because of the way our awards process works and the communications policy we have implemented, Theta Foundation will not reveal award amounts until scholarship funds are disbursed on June 30. All scholarship recipients will receive at least $1,000 and, with a few exceptions, no recipient will receive more than $5,000.</p>
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<p><strong>How can I verify/update my mailing address on my official Fraternity record?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px;">1. Sign into the Fraternity website: <a href="http://www.kappaalphatheta.org" target="_blank">www.KappaAlphaTheta.org</a>.<br />
	2. On the right side of the screen in the blue and white box showing your Personal Information, verify the information is correct <u>OR</u> select &ldquo;Need to update or review your Personal Information?&rdquo;<br />
	3. On the next page, select &ldquo;Update Your Address with Headquarters.&rdquo;<br />
	4. Update your contact information.</p>
<p>Theta Foundation will use this information for correspondence related to your scholarship application and acceptance information.</p>
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<p><strong>When will Theta Foundation send my scholarship check?</strong></p>
<p style="margin-left: 40px">If you have submitted the required documentation by <strong>May 24</strong>, Theta Foundation will mail an official award letter to you (indicating your award amount) and will send your scholarship funding to your college/university on <strong>June 30, 2012</strong>. The award check will be made payable to you and your college/university.</p>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><strong>Have a question that isn&#39;t addressed here? Contact:</strong><br />
	Gaylena Merritt, Manager of Programs<br />
	<a href="mailto:gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org?subject=11-12%20Scholarship%20Acceptance%20Question">gmerritt@kappaalphatheta.org</a></p>
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		<title>Theta Foundation&#8217;s Spring 2012 Publication</title>
		<link>http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/spring-2012-theta-foundation-publication/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation&#39;s latest publication has arrived, and it is full of sweet, touching, and informative articles! Theta Foundation&#160;Founders Memorial scholarship recipient Erin Atwood, and grant recipient Chelsea Copi, both&#160;describe their awe-inspiring&#160;experience&#160;studying and volunteering abroad. Also,&#160;Theta parent Gary Schneider shares why he supports&#160;the Fraternity and Theta Foundation.&#160; Theta Foundation&#160;would like to take this opportunity [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation&#39;s latest publication has arrived, and it is full of sweet, touching, and informative articles! Theta Foundation&nbsp;Founders Memorial scholarship recipient Erin Atwood, and grant recipient Chelsea Copi, both&nbsp;describe their awe-inspiring&nbsp;experience&nbsp;studying and volunteering abroad. Also,&nbsp;Theta parent Gary Schneider shares why he supports&nbsp;the Fraternity and Theta Foundation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Theta Foundation&nbsp;would like to take this opportunity to honor and thank all of our donors from 2010-2011. Without you, none of what we do would be possible. Take a&nbsp;peak inside&nbsp;our Spring issue, and visit our <a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/give/hall-of-honor/" target="_blank">Hall of Honor</a> page to view a complete listing of 2011 Theta Foundation donors.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012_KAT_SpringPub.pdf" target="_blank">Spring 2012 Publication</a></p>
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		<title>Psi/University of Wisconsin to Match the Next 200 Pansies!</title>
		<link>http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/psiuniversity-of-wisconsin-to-match-the-next-200-pansies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that Psi/Wisconsin has become the first District 1 matching donor for Pansy Patch. The&#160;ladies of Psi&#160;will be matching the next 200 pansies purchased at www.PansyPatch.org.&#160;For just $5 per pansy, you can&#160;brighten a friend,&#160;sister, or loved one&#39;s day for&#160;the price of&#160;a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Each pansy that is purchased [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/PansyPatchLogo_Web_448px216px.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-2480" height="216" src="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/PansyPatchLogo_Web_448px216px.jpg" style="width: 276px; height: 125px;" title="PansyPatchLogo_Web_448px216px" width="448" /></a>We are pleased to announce that Psi/Wisconsin has become the first District 1 matching donor for Pansy Patch. The&nbsp;ladies of Psi&nbsp;will be matching the next 200 pansies purchased at <a href="http://www.PansyPatch.org.">www.PansyPatch.org.</a>&nbsp;For just $5 per pansy, you can&nbsp;brighten a friend,&nbsp;sister, or loved one&#39;s day for&nbsp;the price of&nbsp;a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Each pansy that is purchased will be on display at Grand Convention this June, illustrating in a vibrant, colorful patch of pansies the bonds we all share through sisterhood. This gift from Psi, and others who graciously donate by participating in Pansy Patch,&nbsp;will support the important educational, leadership, and professional development programs that are offered by Theta Foundation to help the Fraternity and its members reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world.</p>
<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.pansypatch.org/" target="_blank">Pansy Patch</a> today to make a difference and send a pansy to someone special in your life.</p>
<p>If you or your chapter are interested in becoming a Pansy Patch matcher, contact Tory Freese at <a href="mailto:tfreese@kappaalphatheta.org">tfreese@kappaalphatheta.org</a> to learn about how you can make an impact through Pansy Patch.</p>
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		<title>Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Board of Trustees Announces 2012-2014 Elected Trustees and Officers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Board of Trustees announces the members and officers of the 2012-2014 Board of Trustees: President &#8211; Kathleen Bennett Tonkel, Eta/Michigan Vice-President &#8211; Mary Ellen Kutsenda Fitzsimonds, Beta Kappa/Drake Secretary &#8211; Lyn Stewart Simensen, Gamma Gamma/Rollins Catherine Waters Cardelucci, Beta Xi/UCLA Zita Enloe, Gamma Phi/Texas Tech Jennifer Hinfey, Delta Epsilon/Arizona State [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Board of Trustees announces the members and officers of the 2012-2014 Board of Trustees:</p>
<p>President &ndash; Kathleen Bennett Tonkel, Eta/Michigan<br />
	Vice-President &ndash; Mary Ellen Kutsenda Fitzsimonds, Beta Kappa/Drake<br />
	Secretary &ndash; Lyn Stewart Simensen, Gamma Gamma/Rollins<br />
	Catherine Waters Cardelucci, Beta Xi/UCLA<br />
	Zita Enloe, Gamma Phi/Texas Tech<br />
	Jennifer Hinfey, Delta Epsilon/Arizona State<br />
	Patricia Laven Kliphon, Epsilon Lambda/Dickinson<br />
	Victoria Laughlin McCluggage, Omicron/Southern California<br />
	Dinah Hampton McClymonds, Alpha Omicron/Oklahoma<br />
	Lisa Davis Olney, Delta Epsilon/Arizona State<br />
	Susan Byers Patrick, Beta Omicron/Iowa</p>
<p>The current Board of Trustees and Officers will serve through June 30, 2012, the end of Kappa Alpha Theta Grand Convention.&nbsp; The 2012-2014 Board of Trustees will begin service July 1, 2012, and will be installed in a ceremony during Theta Foundation&rsquo;s Luncheon at Grand Convention.</p>
<p>The new slate was approved at the April 14th and 15th meeting of the 2010-2012 Board of Trustees in Indianapolis, Indiana.&nbsp; Jill Pedicord Peterson (Beta Gamma/Colorado State), Kim Harvey Looney (Delta Pi/Tennessee), and Elizabeth Prosser (Alpha Omicron/Oklahoma) will retire from the Board.&nbsp; Six Trustees will return for the new term. Five new Trustees were elected:</p>
<p><strong>Catherine Waters Cardelucci, Beta Xi/UCLA &#8211; </strong><strong>Resides in Corona Del Mar, California</strong></p>
<p>Cathie&rsquo;s fundraising experience comes from her work with the Junior League of Orange County where she was past chairman of the largest signature fundraiser and led them to one of their most profitable years.&nbsp; She has served Theta through many volunteer positions, including President of the Orange County Alumnae Chapter and advising roles with area college chapters, among others.&nbsp; Her experience with Thetas of all ages makes her well-suited to relate to many women and encourage giving and support of Theta Foundation.&nbsp; She hails from a four-generation &ldquo;Greek&rdquo; family and is excited to take her passion, enthusiasm and belief in Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation to the national level.</p>
<p><strong>Zita Enloe, Gamma Phi/Texas Tech &#8211; </strong><strong>Resides in Arlington, Texas</strong></p>
<p>Zita comes to Theta Foundation with 25+ years of experience in the financial services industry.&nbsp; Her volunteer and fundraising experience comes from 17 years and 15 positions with the Junior League and other board positions with various organizations, including Kappa Alpha Theta. She has served Theta as a member of &nbsp;Grand Council, and through various local and national positions.&nbsp; Zita is a visionary and strategic thinker who recognizes social and financial trends and looks forward to building relationships on behalf of Theta Foundation within her district and others.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Jennifer Hinfey, Delta Epsilon/Arizona State &#8211; </strong><strong>Resides in Monterey, California</strong></p>
<p>Jennifer&rsquo;s fundraising experience comes from her board/volunteer services with the Monterey County Food Bank where she has gained valuable fundraising experience and success in bringing in a large gift, which established a new program for this organization.&nbsp; Jennifer served as ADO for the Northern California area and has served as the Monterey &nbsp;Alumnae Chapter President for multiple terms.&nbsp; Jennifer is a natural people person and travels extensively as a Publishers Rep for Carmel Magazine where she focuses on sales, marketing, management, copy editing and freelance writing, making her available to reach out to Thetas across the country while she is on the road.</p>
<p><strong>Patricia Laven Kliphon, Epsilon Lambda/Dickinson &#8211; </strong><strong>Resides in Raleigh, North Carolina</strong></p>
<p>Trish is a 25-year credit risk management professional working as Senior Vice President for First Citizens Bank in Raleigh, NC.&nbsp; She is a Theta Foundation scholarship recipient and is passionate about women and education.&nbsp; She currently serves on Theta Foundation&rsquo;s Grant Review and Scholarship Reading Committees.&nbsp; Trish&#39;s fundraising experience is translated through her extensive career as a credit risk management professional&nbsp;and her work has made her fearless in approaching and engaging new people and gaining their&nbsp;trust. One of the important things she has learned in financial management is that if you do not ask, you cannot receive, and that is also true in fundraising.</p>
<p><strong>Susan Byers Patrick, Beta Omicron/Iowa -&nbsp;</strong><strong>Resides in Clarksville, Maryland</strong></p>
<p>Susan Patrick is Managing Partner of Patrick Communications. Susan has been involved in the media brokerage business for 25 years and has personally brokered the sale of broadcast properties totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. She serves on the board of both the Columbia Foundation and the Glenelg Country School Chair, where she chairs the Endowment Committee.&nbsp;&nbsp; In college she was her chapter&rsquo;s Treasurer and President, and served as an Educational Leadership Consultant for the Fraternity from 1981-82.&nbsp; She has also served as an advisor for Gamma Mu/University of Maryland chapter, and as a Finance Director for the Fraternity.&nbsp; Susan is well-networked among Theta and is also willing to work to forge new relationships. She is able to speak convincingly about the need to give and looks forward to bringing new ideas to the table.</p>
<p>Two Grand Council members also serve on Theta Foundation&rsquo;s Board of Trustees as ex-officio members, the Fraternity President and one Fraternity Vice President as designated by Grand Council.&nbsp; Theta Foundation will look forward to welcoming those two members to the board after Council elections take place at Grand Convention.</p>
<p>Theta Foundation&rsquo;s Board of Trustees thanks the 2012 Nominating Committee for their service and commitment in the development of the slate of the 2012-2014 Board of Trustees: &nbsp;Jill Pedicord Peterson (Beta Gamma/Colorado State) retiring Theta Foundation Vice-President, Finance/Investment Committee Chair, and Nominating Committee Chair; Julie Ruffolo Gilpin (Alpha/DePauw) Fraternity Vice President; Karen Albrecht Ledbetter (Gamma Tau/Tulsa) former Fraternity President, FHC Interior Design Coordinator and NPC 1<sup>st</sup> Alternate Delegate; and Joyce Harrison Honeyman (Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State) former Theta Foundation Trustee.</p>
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		<title>Sister to Sister, Making a Difference</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>We are pleased&nbsp;to share with&nbsp;you our first ever Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation&nbsp;video, <em>Sister to Sister, Making a Difference</em>. This video highlights the stories of five Theta women who have been touched by Theta Foundation. We hope that you are inspired by their stories. You too can join the movement to make a difference in the life of a Theta that will cause a ripple effect of impact&nbsp;throughout the world around her. Please&nbsp;visit our <a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/give/" target="_blank">Ways to Give</a> page for more information and to learn how you can give, receive, or share with Theta Foundation.</p>
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		<title>Beta Xi/UCLA Becomes First 2012 Pansy Patch Matching Donor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation is excited to share with you&#160;the first 2012&#160;Pansy Patch matching sponsor, Beta Xi/UCLA. The women of Kappa Alpha Theta&#39;s UCLA chapter generously offered to match the next 500 pansies purchased in order to support Theta Foundation&#39;s mission to help Thetas reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. [...]]]></description>
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<p>Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation is excited to share with you&nbsp;the first 2012&nbsp;Pansy Patch matching sponsor, Beta Xi/UCLA. The women of Kappa Alpha Theta&#39;s UCLA chapter generously offered to match the next 500 pansies purchased in order to support Theta Foundation&#39;s mission to help Thetas reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. Within 24 hours of the announcement of their matching campaign, 80% of their match was complete. We are honored and proud of the Beta Xis who stepped up to support our organization and mission.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000">Pansy Patch, established in 2008,&nbsp;is a special way for Thetas to honor a sister, parent, child or friend. It supports the outstanding initiatives and programs that have made Theta Foundation a leader in the amount of educational and philanthropic dollars awarded in the Greek world to individuals, chapters, the Fraternity and deserving organizations. Through Pansy Patch and Theta Foundation, more than 170,000 Thetas worldwide c</font>elebrate the gifts of sisterhood and demonstrate the strength and beauty of Theta love. </span></span></span>Thanks to&nbsp;Beta Xi/UCLA&#39;s&nbsp;commitment and&nbsp;support,&nbsp;the Pansy Patch is well&nbsp;on its way to raising&nbsp;our goal amount&nbsp;of $100,000 for 2012.</p>
<p>Visit the&nbsp;<span style="color: blue; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.pansypatch.org/"><b><span style="font-family: &quot;Gotham Light&quot;; font-size: 9pt;"><font color="#0000ff">Pansy Patch</font></span></b></a></span> now to double your impact with Beta Xi!</p>
<p>If you or your chapter are interested in becoming a matching sponsor for Theta Foundation&#39;s Pansy Patch, contact Tory Freese at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tfreese@kappaalphatheta.org">tfreese@kappaalphatheta.org</a> for more information.</p>
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		<title>Pansy Patch is Back in Bloom!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:54:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Honor a Sister at www.PansyPatch.org Since 1960, Theta women have enthusiastically supported the dreams and needs of thousands of sisters through Theta Foundation scholarships, as well as Fraternity, individual, and philanthropic grants, totaling more than $24 million over the past 52 years. These programs have impacted the lives of many and have united Theta women [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><strong><font color="#000000"><a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PansyPatchLogo.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2334" height="144" src="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PansyPatchLogo-300x144.jpg" title="PansyPatchLogo" width="300" /></a></font></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><strong><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Honor a Sister at</span></span> <a href="http://www.pansypatch.org/">www.PansyPatch.org</a></font></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000">Since 1960, Theta women have enthusiastically supported the dreams and needs of thousands of sisters through Theta Foundation scholarships, as well as Fraternity, individual, and philanthropic grants, totaling more than $24 million over the past 52 years. These programs have impacted the lives of many and have united Theta women through highest scholarship, widest influence for good, love, and of course, sisterhood.</font></span></span></span></p>
<p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" scrolling="no" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ygPi4N64ucg" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000">In 2008, Theta Foundation began offering a special way for Theta women to honor a sister, parent, child or friend, while supporting the outstanding initiatives and programs that have made Theta Foundation a leader in the amount of educational and philanthropic dollars awarded in the Greek world to individuals, chapters, the Fraternity and deserving organizations.&nbsp; Through Pansy Patch and Theta Foundation, more than 170,000 Thetas worldwide celebrate the gifts of sisterhood and demonstrate the strength and beauty of Theta love.</font></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000"><a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ZetaOmega_GC08.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2337" height="225" src="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ZetaOmega_GC08-300x225.jpg" title="ZetaOmega_GC08" width="300" /></a></font></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000">Theta Foundation&#39;s Pansy Patch is&nbsp;now in bloom at <a href="http://www.pansypatch.org/">www.PansyPatch.org</a>. Each paper pansy purchased on the website will adorn the Kappa Alpha Theta Grand Convention&nbsp;this June in Tucson, Arizona. <a href="http://www.pansypatch.org/">PansyPatch.org</a> allows all Thetas to participate in Pansy Patch, whether attending Grand&nbsp;Convention or not.&nbsp; The website features a sister search, a district and chapter competition tracker, a video, and more information on Pansy Patch and Theta Foundation to make giving easy and to allow you to learn about how your gifts make a difference.&nbsp;</font></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000">Pansies can be purchased by and for members or non-members for $5 each.&nbsp; Each recipient is notified of the gift in her or his honor by e-mail, and a special pansy with her or his name is displayed at Grand Convention.</font></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000">Chapters wishing to purchase a pansy for every member, graduating seniors, officers, or another group may do so by sending a contribution via mail to Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, Attn: Pansy Patch, 8740 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.&nbsp; A check should be made out to Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation and the contribution must include a detailed list of individuals (including the member&rsquo;s full name). E-mails will be sent to chapter members with a good e-mail address to notify them of this special gift.</font></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000"><a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pp.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2345" height="199" src="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pp-300x199.jpg" title="pp" width="300" /></a></font></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000">Join Theta sisters around the world as we strive to grow the largest Pansy Patch yet.&nbsp; Honor a sister in the most unique Theta way; plant a Pansy in Theta Foundation&rsquo;s 2012 Pansy Patch.</font></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><font color="#000000">For more information or questions, contact Theta Foundation Manager of Communication, Meredith McLaughlin, at mmclaughlin@kappaalphatheta.org or at 1-800-526-1870 ext 147.&nbsp; Keep up with Pansy Patch updates, and see where your chapter/district stands throughout the campaign, on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ThetaFoundation">facebook.com/ThetaFoundation</a> or on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ThetaFoundation" title="http://www.twitter.com/ThetaFoundation">twitter.com/ThetaFoundation</a>.</font></span></span></span></p>
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		<title>Will YOU Be My Valentine?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Wow, is it February already?&#160; What happened to January?&#160;&#160; Anyone else wondering where the start of the year went? &#160; Well, I can tell you that Theta Foundation&#8217;s 2012 is off to an amazing start and we are flurrying with activity.&#160; It is already shaping up to be an incredible year for our organization, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Wow, is it February already?&nbsp; What happened to January?&nbsp;&nbsp; Anyone else wondering where the start of the year went?</p>
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<p>Well, I can tell you that Theta Foundation&rsquo;s 2012 is off to an amazing start and we are flurrying with activity.&nbsp; It is already shaping up to be an incredible year for our organization, and it&rsquo;s all because of YOU.</p>
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<p>For the individuals and chapters who made donations last year and have already given this year &#8211; you are humbling us with your generous support. &nbsp;We have already awarded several educational grants in January allowing Thetas to have varying professional, philanthropic, leadership and educational experiences in the United States and abroad, fulfilling our vision of giving every Theta every opportunity to make a difference.&nbsp; We have also received over 600 scholarship applications from women seeking financial support for their education. &nbsp;&nbsp;When it&rsquo;s all said and done, we plan to award more than $500,000 to support Thetas of all ages in their pursuit of undergraduate and graduate degrees later this spring.</p>
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<p>We&rsquo;ve also supported the Fraternity, as well.&nbsp; At the end of 2011, we issued a quarterly educational disbursement of more than $130,000 that supported Theta&rsquo;s efforts in educating new members on alcohol and risky behaviors.&nbsp; We also are supporting a wonderful program called Sisters Supporting Sisters which puts all college women and their advisors only a phone call away from a counselor or therapist to help them with any issues or problems they may be struggling with.&nbsp; We continue to support the Educational Leadership Consultant program as well.&nbsp; These eleven women are outstanding recent graduates who travel the country with the mission to keep Theta&rsquo;s college chapters strong and are teaching and learning leadership skills that will last them a lifetime.</p>
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<p>Whew!&nbsp; That&rsquo;s a lot for only two months &ndash; no wonder time has flown by.&nbsp; I could go on and share more, but these are just a few examples of how we have recently impacted our members, chapters and the Fraternity at large.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><em>None of this is possible without your support.</em></p>
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<p>As we approach Valentine&rsquo;s Day and begin to think about the people that we love and that make a difference in our lives&ndash; for Theta Foundation, it&rsquo;s the thousands of women who make what we do possible.&nbsp; From those that apply to receive our support via scholarships and grants, to the women and chapters who give to make those scholarships and grants possible, YOU are the reason Theta Foundation has a big heart.&nbsp; And whether you give, receive or share &ndash; I want to personally extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for remembering Theta Foundation.</p>
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<p>Before I close, I also want to share with you something that I think is pretty special.&nbsp; Did you know that all Fraternity Headquarters staff members are donors to Theta Foundation?&nbsp; A few years ago, we decided it would be fun to challenge our HQ staff and encourage 100% giving.&nbsp; What we found is that everyone had at some point supported Theta Foundation and most had payroll deduction gifts set up to provide continuous support to us!&nbsp; I think it is pretty special that we have such a caring and supportive staff and many are not even members of our organization.&nbsp; Proof positive that Theta Love reaches far and deep!</p>
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<p>If you aren&rsquo;t a donor to Theta Foundation or you want to learn more about our scholarship and grant programs and the resources made available to our members, please explore&nbsp;our give, receive and share tabs above.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>And me?&nbsp; Well, I&rsquo;ll be here behind the desk trying to figure out where January went.</p>
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<p><em>Happy Valentine&rsquo;s Day!&nbsp; JEN</em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The deadline for Trustee nominations&#160;is Monday, February 20, 2012. The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Nominating Committee is seeking individuals who understand that the continued success of Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation depends on the personal commitment and dedication of a select group of alumnae.&#160; Foundation Trustees understand that it is a privilege to serve and are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><em>The deadline for Trustee nominations&nbsp;is Monday, February 20, 2012.</em></p>
<p>The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Nominating Committee is seeking individuals who understand that the continued success of Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation depends on the personal commitment and dedication of a select group of alumnae.&nbsp; Foundation Trustees understand that it is a privilege to serve and are willing to assume the responsibility to lead.&nbsp; Each member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Board of Trustees zealously advocates on the Foundation&rsquo;s behalf, enthusiastically communicates the Foundation mission and vision, and plays a major role in fundraising and outreach.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Candidates should be members of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity, and available to serve a two-year term on the Theta&nbsp;Foundation Board of Trustees, commencing July 1, 2012.&nbsp; They should be able to fulfill the requirements outlined in the <strong><u><a href="http://www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Theta-Fdn-Board-Member-Expectation-Statement-Dec-09-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">Board of Trustees Expectations &amp; Responsibilities</a>.</u></strong>&nbsp; Review the expectations and responsibilities carefully before submitting a nominee or self-nominating.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know is interested in serving Theta Foundation on its Board of Trustees, please complete the <strong><u><a href="http://www.formstack.com/forms/thetafoundation-nomination_form%20" target="_blank">application here</a></u></strong>.</p>
<p>Applications will be accepted through <strong>Monday, February, 20, 2012</strong>.</p>
<p>Candidates are to provide <em>no more than three </em>references to the committee (preferably one&nbsp;being a non-Theta).&nbsp; A secure link to an online reference form will be sent to each reference and is due by&nbsp;<strong>February 24, 2012</strong>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Members of the 2012 Nominating Committee are:</p>
<p><strong>Jill Pedicord Peterson, Chair </strong></p>
<p>Retiring Trustee &amp; Theta Foundation Vice President</p>
<p>Beta Gamma/Colorado State</p>
<p><strong>Julie Ruffolo Gilpin </strong></p>
<p>Grand Council, Fraternity Vice President&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Alpha/DePauw</p>
<p><strong>Joyce Harrison Honeyman </strong></p>
<p>Retired Foundation Trustee Beta</p>
<p>Zeta/Oklahoma State</p>
<p><strong>Karen Albrech Ledbetter&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Past Fraternity President, NPC Alternate Delegate &amp;&nbsp;FHC Interior Design&nbsp;Coordinator&nbsp;</p>
<p>Gamma Tau/Tulsa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>The slate will be presented to the Foundation Board of Trustees by the Nominating Committee and voted on during the Trustee Spring Meeting in Indianapolis April 13-15, 2012.</p>
<p>Questions? Feel free to contact Theta Foundation&rsquo;s Nominating Committee at <a href="mailto:FdnNomCom@kappaalphatheta.org">FdnNomCom@kappaalphatheta.org</a> or by contacting Jennifer Pendleton, Foundation Executive Director and Nominating Committee Liaison, at Kappa Alpha Theta Headquarters, 1-800-526-1870 or <a href="mailto:jpendleton@kappaalphatheta.org">jpendleton@kappaalphatheta.org</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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