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Alumnae Spotlight: Courtney Simpson Message from the HCB

(continued from page one) Outside of work, how do you (continued from page one)
rewarding, and I encourage spend your free time? painting the second floor balcony rails.
more alumnae to continue to I love to travel during most of We added over 60 photos of the women
be involved. my free time. The joke with and their events on the second and third
What type of leadership my coworkers and friends floors, many of which were supplied by
styles do you find the most is “where are you going the chapter, plus some additional art-
effective? this weekend?” On Fridays, work in the chapter level study room.
Every manager I have worked you might see me heading We, as HCB members, are very proud of
with is hands off. They help me into work with my suitcase our women at Beta Mu, their officers,
advance in leadership areas by because I take MARTA to work and the work they do on campus and
giving me challenging projects and go straight to the airport for Alpha Phi. With the support of the
to complete. Leaders who lis- after work. I like choosing alumnae and Alpha Phi International,
ten to your ideas, solicit your Courtney with her family. new cities to meet friends in this chapter is improving and making its
input and let you solve issues or visiting friends where they mark at the University of Alabama.
create a positive workplace environment. All live. With all the traveling, I do
the managers I have had led by example. love taking a good nap on the weekends when Thank you to everyone for your contin-
I have a break. I also like working out, cooking, ued support of the chapter, alumnae
and in the fall getting together to watch the chapter, and HCB. Have a wonderful
Bama football games with my Alpha Phi sis- Christmas.
ters. Roll Tide!
Roll Tide,
What advice can you give the actives and
alumnae about maximizing their leadership
opportunities? Shana L. Smith
Take every leadership opportunity you can! HCB President
The only way you will learn to be a good leader
is to be an even better listener. Also, work on overnight so continue to learn from the mis-
your writing skills as this is a key means for takes you make along the way and you will see
Courtney with her fellow Beta Mu sisters in communicating effectively with a dispersed continued improvement with your individual
Boston. workforce. You do not become a great leader leadership style.

The Beta Mu House Corporation Board Has Exciting News to Share

The House Corporation Board is pleased to at fraternity leadership events This is the first chapter leadership fund of its
announce the establishment of the Beta Mu • All-chapter or new member class-specific kind in Alpha Phi history. All Beta Mu members
House Corporation Chapter Leadership Fund. leadership activities and supporters should be proud of the HCB
This new leadership fund is being established • Materials directly related to educational and chapter’s continued focus on leadership
to provide leadership opportunities to benefit goals development for our members.
the Beta Mu Chapter Grants, which can be • Room reservation fees for presentation space This leadership fund is fully endowed thanks
made to the chapter to fund leadership-cen- • Fees and travel expenses for speakers, facili- to the generous donors, such as yourself. We
tered activities/events/supplements such as: tators, or participants can still accept your donation to grow the
• Cost of attendance for additional members • Leadership programming fund beyond its $50,000.

If you would like to donate to the Beta Mu
House Corporation Chapter Leadership Fund,
please send your check to:
Alpha Phi Foundation
Beta Mu House Corporation Chapter
Leadership Fund
1930 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Or you can call the Alpha Phi Foundation office
at 847-475-4532 for assistance and further
information. We are truly excited about this
chapter leadership fund and want to thank
you for your support.
Recruitment 2018.

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