Hi Sisters! We hope you are all enjoying your summer and staying cool! Please use the link 
below to download our latest newsletter. In it you’ll find a handy form for your 2011-12 dues 
Also check out our 2011-12 detailed events calendar by using the link on the right of this site, or download and print the shortened events calendar image here for handy posting on your refrigerator door! We hope to see everyone very soon!
RSVP on our NEW facebook page here!
Hope to see you there!
Anyone up for happy hour?
If so, grab a sister (or four!) and head over to Renee Kelly’s at Canean Castle for their happy hour tonight! Dinner are $8, they will have live music, and drink specials. oh, and did I mention they’re also raffling off a big screen TV?! This is an adorable cozy little place and it is a beautiful evening to sit on their back patio, too!
You can see their menu for this evening here!
The best part? Proceeds will go to Special Olympics!
Hello ladies!
Please read below for information regarding all the fantastic events we have going on over the next two months. I hope to see you!
Alpha love,
Heather
Welcome Theta Omicron Chapter!!!
The UMKC Colony was installed as Theta Omicron Chapter on March 19, 2011. Congratulations to these amazing women for their hard work and becoming our newest ASA collegiate chapter!!
Broadway Bridge Run/Walk
The Broadway Bridge Run/Walk, to benefit the Special Olympics, is Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 9am. The registration fee is $25 and is due April 4th. I know that several of our alumnae have already signed up for this event. Awesome!! If you do not wish to walk or run, you may sign up as volunteer. For more information, visit www.somo.org/broadwaybridgerun. Special Olympics is the national philanthropy of Alpha Sigma Alpha and we appreciate your support.
Woman of the Year and Scholarship Brunch
The theme of this year’s Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Greater Kansas City brunch is “Forever Greek”. We will be honoring our ASA Woman of Year, Jessica Green. Please join your Alpha Sigma Alpha and Panhellenic sisters on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 9:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Ritz Charles (9000 West 137th Street, Overland Park, KS 66207). There will be a silent auction to support the Panhellenic Scholarship Fund. The cost is $22 per person. Please make your reservations no later than April 9th to Sarah Zimmerschied at sarah.zimmerschied@gmail.com.
Alumnae Volunteers Needed
Would you like to become more involved in your sorority? I can tell you from personal experience that volunteering for our sorority is a wonderful experience. You will meet incredible women and have a great time! There are many opportunities available and I’m sure you will find something that interests you. Please complete the attached “New VIF” form and send it to National Headquarters. Our very own Beth Reed, Webmaster Extradonaire, is our district Volunteer Recruitment and Placement Team member. I’m sure she would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding volunteering for ASA. You may contact her at beth.reed@hotmail.com.
News from our local collegiate chapters
The Zeta Eta and Theta Omicron chapters have teamed up for Relay for Life and are requesting our help. Please see the attachment for more information.
Additionally, Zeta Eta Chapter is planning the 2nd Annual Hopkins, Skip and Run 5K race and they could use our support. They need sponsors and donors for this event. Please see the attachment for more information. To keep up the latest Zeta Eta information, check out the Alpha Sigma Alpha- Zeta Eta Facebook Group. Also, if you are an alumna of Zeta Eta Chapter, please join their alumna chapter Facebook group.
Thank you for supporting our local collegiate chapters in their endeavors!
I look forward to seeing you at our Spring events! 
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Heather or post a comment below.
Come join your sisters for a YUMMY afternoon of Chocolate!
Saturday, February 5 · 1:00pm – 3:00pm
The Melting Pot
450 Ward Pkwy
Kansas City, MO
The time and location of our Valentine’s Tea has changed. Please join us Saturday, February 5th at 1pm at the Melting Pot (located on the Plaza) for a Chocolate Fondue Party. YUM!!! In addition to enjoying a delicious chocolate feast, we will be voting on slate and nominating our Alumnae Panhellenic Woman of the Year. We are going to have a great time, so please join us!
(Slate will be presented soon.)
The cost is approximately $13.50.
RSVPs are due Friday, January 28th to Pam Engelken at pengelken@gmail.com.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Melting Pot requires us to provide the number of guests one week in advance. We MUST pay for that number of guests. If you RSVP, you will be required to pay even if you do not attend.
Just a little reminder about our upcoming celebration of the founding of Alpha Sigma Alpha 109 years ago! Please join us for lunch on Sunday, November 14 at 1pm at Granite City in Zona Rosa. (Due to the size of our group, please bring CASH to pay for your lunch. Your server thanks you. Pin attire is requested (business casual, no jeans, pin is optional but fun to wear!).
Here’s what you can do to prepare for our Founders’ Day Event:
1) Attend! Don’t worry if you haven’t been to a meeting before (or it’s been awhile). We welcome all ASA sisters! This is a great time to reconnect with your sorority. Please join us for a great time!!
2) Don’t forget to bring a little extra cash to participate in our 50/50 Raffle. Last year, we gave away $250!!! You definitely want to get in on the action! All proceeds benefit the ASA Foundation.
3) Please bring items to help fill our Spring Break Basket! In case you haven’t heard, the Greater KC Alumnae Chapter is providing a basket at District Day to support the Foundation Raffle. Our basket’s theme is “Spring Break”. We are collecting items that any spring break student would want! Suggested items include sunscreen, sunglasses, quick-read novels, beach towels, etc. (Already donated are 4 x beach bags, 2 pairs of flip flops, 4 x water bottles.) We want to have a basket with items complete for four students. If you have purchased items from the list, let me know and I communicate that to everyone. If you would rather donate money so that we can buy the items, that would be great, too. Thank you for supporting the alumnae chapter and the ASA Foundation!
4) RSVP! Please RSVP by Monday, November 8 to Pam Engelken at pengelken@everestkc.net or 913-469-6583. [Directions: Take I-29 to the Barry Road Exit. Go West on NW Barry Road, but quickly get into the right lane to turn onto Prairie View Road. Turn right onto Prairie View Road. This is the entrance into Zona Rosa. Granite City will be in the row of restaurants on the right-hand (East) side.]
I’m looking forward to seeing you on November 14!
Ever wanted to be just like Charlie and take a tour through the chocolate factory? Well, now you can! Pack up the kiddos and head down to Crown Center to get a 1-hour tour of Chips Chocolate Factory! The cost is ONLY $5 and you’ll leave with your sweet tooth satisfied and a goodie bag to devour on your way home! Plus, the rumor from fellow ASA’s is that you’ll also get 10% off your orders in store! Be sure to become a fan of them on Facebook – I am, and their daily posts of the newest confections they whip up get me more and more excited to go there!
Saturday October 16th
TOUR TIMES: 10:30 or 11:30
@ Crown Center – 2nd Floor
2450 Grand Ave, suite 239, KC, MO 64108 – phone (816) 421-0012
At the moment, we have TWO tours scheduled: 10:30 am suggested for alumnae who would like to bring children; and 11:30 am for alumnae without children. Please note that you can attend EITHER tour, with or without children. If we do not have the required number of people signed up for each tour, then we will combine the tours. Following the 11:30 tour, we will have lunch at a restaurant in Crown Center.
Tour Cost: $5 per person – includes a yummy goodie bag!
RSVP: Due Monday, October 11th to Pam Engelken at pengelken@everestkc.net (or reply to this email), or phone (913) 469-6583.
PLEASE INDICATE WHICH TIME YOU WILL ATTEND WHEN YOU RSVP
