Celebrating Phi Mu!

As I posted yesterday it was Phi Mu's Founders Day. To celebrate, nine members of our alumnae chapter volunteered for the Children's Hospital Radiothon. We worked the phone bank and had a great time. The phones were BUSY (thank goodness) and we were on the news! :)

This was by far the most exciting day and hours of Radiothon. The media was there, many of the kids serviced from the hospital and we were able to be there when the final amount pledged was announced. Last year $180,000 was raised and this year it was topped with over $203,000!!!! Amazing!!

I spent most of my time calling and verifying pledges versus taking calls, but I did get to answer a few. The best part was talking to people who have children, grandchildren, church friends or neighbors who were serviced by the Children's hospital and meeting some of the kids --- like the one little boy who came with his mom to make a donation and has been in remission from cancer for two years. I am so glad that we could be a part of making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

After the totals announcement, seven of us headed to Za's to celebrate over dinner!
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Happy Founder's Day, Phi Mu!

Today, Phi Mu is 156 years old! I can't wait to celebrate later this afternoon with other local sisters. But, in the meantime, almost 15 years after I was initiated, I still try to live my life by these beautiful words that, together with our ritual, bind Phi Mu's all over the world..

THE CREED OF PHI MU

To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand.

To think of God as a protector and guide of us all.

To keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost.

To be to others what we would they would be to us.

To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just,

Thus being true to the womanhood of love.
To walk in the way of honor, guarding the purity of our thoughts and deeds.

Being steadfast in every duty small or large.

Believing that our given word is binding.

Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree.

Being honorable, courteous, tender, Thus being true to the womanhood of honor.
To serve in the light of truth avoiding egotism, narrowness, and scorn.

To give freely of our sympathies.

To reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve Him in all things.

To minister to the needy and unfortunate.

To practice day by day love, honor, truth.

Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of Phi Mu.

Congratulations!!!

I want to wish a HUGE congratulations to one of my "great" little Phi Mu sisters, Sarah, and her husband on the addition of Austin Gabriel to their family on Friday!

He is absolutely adorable and is one lucky little guy to have Sarah as his mom (and he's lucky to have all these wonderful Phi Mu aunts, too)! I can't wait to meet him!

Phi Mu Formal

When I resigned as the chapter advisor for the local Phi Mu chapter back in the fall, I recommended my friend and fellow teacher, Kaye, for the job. She invited us to come to the spring formal last night at a local golf club. So, I borrowed a dress, bought some new jewelry and we took off for the party. We had a terrific time! The meal was one of the best formal meals that Ron and I have ever had.....he chose steak and I opted for chicken.

Kaye and SeanKaye and I

The "old" folks.....

I met four of the newer girls on my family tree which was really cool! (One missed the picture!)

Me, Lauren, Christine and Lauren