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ALPhA PhI<br />

exPenses:<br />

New Member, First Semester dues:<br />

$726<br />

Fall Semester dues: $295 in house<br />

and $395 out of house<br />

Spring Semester dues: $295 in house<br />

and $295 out of house<br />

Alpha Phi has a long and proud his<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />

It exists <strong>to</strong>day because of the vision and<br />

ideals of its founders. Its future depends<br />

on how its members understand and<br />

invest in the idea that women bound <strong>to</strong>gether<br />

in sisterhood provide the strength<br />

and support that fosters achievement.<br />

Alpha Phi as a whole has made its mark<br />

in gaining women’s rights on college<br />

campuses and shaping Greek systems<br />

around the world. Alpha Phi miles<strong>to</strong>nes<br />

remind its members that a group of<br />

women bound by sisterhood seeking<br />

higher ideals can make a difference.<br />

acaDeMics:<br />

GPA New Member Initiation<br />

Requirement: 2.25<br />

GPA Active Membership<br />

Requirement: 2.0<br />

The objectives of the chapter at <strong>Virginia</strong><br />

<strong>Tech</strong> are the promotion of growth in character,<br />

unity of feeling, sisterly affection,<br />

and social communion among members.<br />

In all that its members do, they try <strong>to</strong><br />

obey God’s principles of justice and right.<br />

The members have banded <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong><br />

improve their minds and hearts, and they<br />

seek <strong>to</strong> aid each other through constant<br />

care always given in love. They believe<br />

they are sincere searchers for truth.<br />

Members seek the highest ideal of womanhood<br />

and try <strong>to</strong> gain this ideal by cultivating<br />

not only the power and passion<br />

for seeking intellectual development, but<br />

also the spirit of love and charity. They<br />

are united under a solemn pledge <strong>to</strong> lend<br />

a helping hand <strong>to</strong> one another.<br />

The chapter upholds pride, excellence, and charisma. It is a group of women who<br />

actively contribute <strong>to</strong> the Greek community at <strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Tech</strong>. They are devoted sisters<br />

and lifelong friends. “We believe in ourselves, we believe in each other…we believe in<br />

Alpha Phi.”<br />

PHC<br />

AF<br />

Nickname: a Phi<br />

National Founding Date:<br />

oc<strong>to</strong>ber 10, 1872<br />

National Website:<br />

www.alphaphi.org<br />

National Chapters: 170+<br />

Chapter Name:<br />

eta omicron<br />

<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Tech</strong><br />

Chartering Year:<br />

1989<br />

Local Website:<br />

www.vtalphaphi.com<br />

Mot<strong>to</strong>:<br />

“union Hand in Hand”<br />

Active Members: 160<br />

Chapter House: yes<br />

On/Off Campus: on<br />

Housing Requirements:<br />

executive committee<br />

Philanthropy:<br />

say what Karaoke<br />

Move your Phi’t<br />

red Dress Gala<br />

Famous Alumnae:<br />

Jeri ryan<br />

Kimberly williams-Paisley<br />

virginia Pat<strong>to</strong>n Moss<br />

Janet Murguia<br />

Portico 2009-2010<br />

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