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Beta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi House Corporation Board :: Alumnae Relations Office :: P.O. Box 80828, Atlanta, Georgia 30366 :: Fall 2018

A Message lumnae potlight: Courtney Simpson ’14

from the HCB A S
Editor’s Note: For this edition of the newsletter, we’re shining the
Spotlight on sister Courtney Simpson ’14. From the hometown of
Dear Sisters, McLean, VA, Courtney now lives in the ATL working for Georgia Pacific.

nother school She has been with GP for four years and has already received five promo-
Ayear is upon us tions, currently with the title of senior business analyst in which she
and with that brings oversees a leadership program.
the excitement of
recruitment, football, As an active member of the chapter, Courtney served as vice president of
Homecoming, and a programming and director of administration. In addition to her continued
busy fall semester. We dedication to Beta Mu, she enjoys running and cooking in her free time.
are so proud of our Beta Mu collegians
and especially the officers who serve the What did you enjoy most as an active chapter the girls meet everyone in the chapter and feel
chapter, as they give so much of them- member? connected. In addition to Alpha Phi activities,
selves to make Beta Mu a better place to I enjoyed the sisterhood! I loved that Alpha Phi it’s important to expose the girls to different
give your support to. gave me my best friends and the memories organizations on campus.
that came with it. All the events hosted by
The HCB is working with Elevate, an Alpha Phi were always the most fun to attend! After graduation, why did you pursue a
alumnae communications and fundrais- I lived in the house and it always felt like I had career with Georgia Pacific?
ing company. We have selected them all my closest friends around me all the time. I was fortunate, I was recruited at a career
to assist in producing our Christmas I found the more active you were, the better fair on campus and received a job offer from
card mailing, this newsletter, and other the experiences you received. Georgia Pacific before I even graduated. The
mailings throughout the year. If you position was even in the major that I studied.
know of a fellow Beta Mu alumna who How do you stay in touch with your fellow I decided to pursue a career with GP because
is not receiving the newsletter, please Beta Mu sisters today? of the culture and leadership advancement
reach out to Elevate and give them the We plan a yearly trip somewhere for everyone opportunities they provide. I knew the envi-
updated information or have that sister to see each other and pick one home football ronment they have would help me to grow and
reach out to them. We want everyone to game every year to attend. Plus, with all the continue to grow my leadership skills. They
stay informed! weddings it seems I see many sisters every few value the work you do.
months! Today’s technol-
The HCB is made up of volunteers and ogy also makes it very easy Which achievements are
our current board is: to have group chats and you most proud of?
• Shana Smith, Chi, University of FaceTimes. With my career, I am proud of having five
Montana—President I have moved a few times. promotions in four years. I
• Lindsay Wiggins, Beta Pi, University There has been a sister in am also proud of leading the
of Southern California—Treasurer/ the same town or nearby, so procurement specialist pro-
Vice President I have instant friends when I gram at GP. The leadership
• Martha Miller, Beta Mu, University move to a new town. positions I had within Alpha
Phi certainly were great
of Alabama—Secretary
Working with the new learning experiences for the
This past summer, we completed some members, how have needs future. I’ve also completed a
minor projects in addition to regular changed over the past few few half marathons and hope
maintenance, which included painting years? to complete a full marathon
the second and third floor hallways, With the chapter continu- soon. Alpha Phi was such an
bedrooms, and common space. Another ing to grow, the needs have important part of my col-
part of our regular maintenance is deep changed with how to bring lege experience. I continue
cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen, each pledge class closer to give back to the sorority
pressure washing the porches, and together. It’s how to create Courtney (bottom left) at her sorority by being an advisor. It is very
(continued on page two) a stronger sisterhood so all sister’s Nashville wedding. (continued on page two)