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Summer 2023
The official publication for donors and friends of Pi Beta Phi Foundation
A Message from Leadership
Dear Sisters and friends, As Pi Phis, our core value of Sincere Friendship is reflected in all we do. It’s at the heart of our sisterhood, interwoven with our identity both as a collective and as individual members. We express it in the countless ways we love and support each other as sisters—and in all the ways we love and support this organization as committed members, volunteers and donors. No matter why or how we decide to support Pi Phi, staying close to our sisterhood brings Sincere Friendship to life. Fortunately, we don’t have to look far to find a meaningful way to support Pi Phi. It’s as simple as staying engaged. For some of us, engagement means paying annual alumnae dues and keeping up with friends from our college days. For others, it’s joining an alumnae club, mentoring collegians as an Advisor or applying for a Local Impact Grant. Whether our involvement leads us to become a monthly donor to our Foundation or serve on Grand Council, it’s our decision to give back throughout our alumnae lives—however we’re able—that makes all the difference. Friendships are what I continue to gain from Pi Phi and the fundamental reason why I choose to serve as an International Officer. As a young alumna volunteer, I found inspiration in the women who supported my chapter experience through their service as Advisors and officers. Now, I stay involved because of the opportunities to connect with Pi Phis across our sisterhood. While my chapter sisters are still my best friends, volunteering has uniquely enriched my life with cross-generational friendships and mentorships I wouldn’t have otherwise made. Those connections also inspire me to give back to our Foundation as a donor to the Friendship Fund. We give to what we believe in— and I believe in what Pi Beta Phi offers to women throughout their collegiate and alumnae lives. Because gifts from our donors enable our Foundation to support all aspects of the Pi Phi member experience, our gifts are extensions of Sincere Friendship to every sister— not just those we know personally. Our support affirms everything Pi Phi means to each of us, as well what our sisterhood will mean to the women who follow in our footsteps. Ensuring the next generations of sisters share experiences and opportunities like ours is a priceless gift. Our continued support for Pi Phi makes our future possible, and the impact we make is real. For 156 years, Pi Phi has helped women find their passions and purpose in our world—securing the next 156 years is a big challenge,
INSIDE THIS ISSUE A Heart Full of Pi Phi
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there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
Every Sister Makes an Impact
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In Pi Phi,
Points of Interest
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but it’s one we’re ready to meet. When we support one another as Sincere Friends,
Greer Horne Grand Vice President Alumnae