doin' the 'Two New Colonies' dance...

[AngelPhiSig]

Hey ladies - two press releases from HQ today!

-A new colony at Barry U. in Florida...
-We were invited to colonize at Grand Valley State in Michigan!

Below are the pr:

Phi Sigma Sigma Welcomes Colony at Barry University

Elkridge, Maryland, April 3, 2006 -
Director of Extension Alicia Scott announces the formation of a Phi Sigma Sigma colony at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. “The Fraternity is proud to welcomes our newest colony. We are excited to join the Barry University Greek system and contribute to the campus and local communities,” said Scott.

Phi Sigma Sigma volunteers and staff conducted the colonization recruitment at Barry from March 1-3, 2006. Membership Manager Lisa Daly served as the colonization team leader. Membership Coordinator Carolyn Barley, Delta Kappa chapter (Florida International University) alumnae Breny DaParre and Laura Amor, and Theta Xi chapter (Nova Southeastern University) alumnae Mary Suppa and Maria Terneus participated on the colonization team. DaParre will serve as the colony’s key advisor.

The colonization team made several presentations to interested campus women, sharing information on Phi Sigma Sigma’s core values, activities, programs, and membership responsibilities. Following two days of interviews, the team extended bids and the colony was formed. Special thanks to Delta Kappa chapter at Florida International and Theta Xi chapter at Nova Southeastern for their participation in the process. Delta Kappa will serve as the colony’s Sapphire Sister chapter.

“The women of the Barry colony are terrific. They are friendly, smart, and service-minded. I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to meet these women and participate in the formation of the colony,” said Daly. When asked during the interviews what they wanted the campus community to say about Phi Sigma Sigma, their responses included “they’re friendly, helpful and get things done in the community,” “sisterhood comes naturally,” “they live the Barry mission,” “they follow their values,” and “they’re role models – strong leaders who are united for something special.”

A formal bid day celebration and pinning ceremony was held on March 15, 2006. In the days following this ceremony, the colony began Phi Sigma Sigma’s Pathways colony program and elected officers. This is an exciting time for Phi Sigma Sigma internationally and at Barry University!



Phi Sigma Sigma Invited to Colonize at Grand Valley State University

Elkridge, Maryland, April 3, 2006 -
Director of Extension Alicia Scott announces that Phi Sigma Sigma has been invited to colonize at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. “This is an outstanding opportunity to build to the walls of our pyramid and enhance the Fraternity’s strength in Michigan,” said Scott.

Phi Sigma Sigma joins a strong Greek community that includes five National Panhellenic Conference sororities – Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Zeta and Sigma Kappa. Phi Sigma Sigma volunteers and staff will conduct the colonization recruitment during the fall 2006 semester. The recruitment will follow a campus public relations campaign to generate excitement and interest in Phi Sigma Sigma. Area alumnae interested in participating in the colonization or advising the colony can contact Fraternity Headquarters at phisighq@p hisigmasigma.org. [/i]