Volunteer Personnel (Appointed)

Volunteer Personnel support the Sorority in executing strategic initiatives based on our core values of Intellect, Excellence, Graciousness, Respect and Connections. These core values guide the operations and decisions of the Sorority. The six strategic areas of focus for 2010-2015 are: Member Development, Growth and Retention, Communication and Marketing, Alumnae Member Engagement, Infrastructure, and Maximizing Financial Resources.

Chaplain – Carole Keily

The Chaplain oversees all Ritual and Ceremonial activities of the Sorority. She coordinates the devotions, memorial service, Ritual and Ceremonies at National Convention; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Historian – Jennifer Marshall

The Historian guides chapter historians to maintain a permanent, current, written history of the chapter; files written histories of all chapters; writes an annual account of the National history; keeps a photographic history of the Sorority from National, regional and chapter events; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

District Coordinators –

Alpha
Sarah Rine - District Coordinator

Beta
Crystal Pierce - District Coordinator
Shauna Jackson - Assistant District Coordinator

Gamma
Katie McNulty - District Coordinator

Delta
Stacey Fragile - District Coordinator
Jen LaBonte - Assistant District Coordinator

Epsilon
Devane Casteel - District Coordinator
Jamie Joyner - Assistant District Coordinator

Zeta
Annette Marrone - District Coordinator

Eta
Meghan Haycock - District Coordinator

Theta
Sarah Kavalauskas - District Coordinator

The District Coordinator supervises and coordinates the activity of collegiate chapters, colonies and alumnae associations within the district; develops relationships and sustains contact with collegiate and alumnae members, volunteer personnel and campus officials in the district; identifies and engages area alumnae and friends of Alpha Sigma Tau to serve as members of collegiate alumnae advisory boards; plans, promotes and facilitates Collegiate Alumnae Advisory Board education in conjunction with the National Council, Headquarters Staff and other volunteer personnel as necessary; engages area alumnae to develop associations in alumnae-rich geographic areas; participates in strategic forums as needed; works with the National Council, Headquarters Staff and other Volunteer Personnel to ensure the needs of members in the district are being met with consistent and effective services; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Chapter Advisor - The Chapter Advisor attends all business meetings of the chapter, advises chapter officers and chairmen of their national and local duties; serves on the Collegiate/Alumnae Advisory Boards; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

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Assistant Chapter Advisor - The Assistant Chapter Advisor supervises the financial matters of the collegiate chapter; advises chapter officers and chairmen of their national and local duties; serves on the Collegiate/Alumnae Advisory Boards; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

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Chapter Consultant - The Chapter Consultant inspects the properties and supplies of the collegiate chapter; advises chapter officers and chairmen of their national and local duties; serves on the Collegiate/Alumnae Advisory Boards; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

She must be an initiated member of Alpha Sigma Tau, unless an exception is granted by the National Council.

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Recruitment Advisor - The Chapter Recruitment Advisor assists the chapter with recruitment preparation and execution; advises chapter officers and chairmen of their national and local duties; serves on the Collegiate/Alumnae Advisory Boards; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

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New Member Advisor - The Chapter New Member Advisor assists the chapter with implementing the National new member education program; executing the Ritual Services; advises chapter officers and chairmen of their national and local duties; serves on the Collegiate/Alumnae Advisory Boards; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

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Additional Volunteer Personnel (Appointed)

Academics Coordinator – Shannon Burton

The Academics Coordinator evaluates the scholastic standing of collegiate chapters and presents awards in recognition of superior academic achievement; works directly with chapters to improve academic standards; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Alumnae Affiliation Coordinator – Theresa Gallo

The Alumnae Affiliation Coordinator develops opportunities for members to recruit eligible women who wish to affiliate with Alpha Sigma Tau as alumnae members.

Alumnae Extension Coordinator - During the transition biennium, alumnae extension activities have been transitioned to the Headquarters Staff. Volunteer personnel for alumnae extension will be sought once the extension work group has completed its work to plan the growth of the Sorority.

The Alumnae Extension Coordinator recruits, establishes, and develops new alumnae interest groups; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

THE ANCHOR Editor – Sally Belknap

THE ANCHOR Editor writes, edits and publishes at least two issues of THE ANCHOR each year; coordinates and supervises the duties of THE ANCHOR Collegiate and Alumnae Editors; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

THE ANCHOR Alumnae Editor - vacant

THE ANCHOR Alumnae Editor compiles alumnae material for THE ANCHOR; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

THE ANCHOR Collegiate Editor – Bev Molnar

THE ANCHOR Collegiate Editor compiles collegiate material for THE ANCHOR; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Area Extension Representative - During the transition biennium, extension activities have been transitioned to the Headquarters Staff. Volunteer personnel for extension will be sought once the extension work group has completed its work to plan the growth of the Sorority.

The Area Extension Representative assists in establishing colonies; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Awards Coordinator - vacant

The Awards Coordinator maintains a historical record of all the national awards, recognitions and observances; evaluates the Top Tau entries from each collegiate and alumnae chapter and announces the winners annually; supervises the Awards Committee; arranges for purchase of awards and gifts; oversees all awards for National Conventions; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Convention Coordinator - During the transition biennium, National event activities have been transitioned to the Headquarters Staff. Volunteers will be sought for convention execution as needed.

The Convention Coordinator assists the Executive Director with the planning and execution of the National Convention.

THE CREST Editor – Vanessa Florence

THE CREST Editor writes, edits and publishes at four issues of THE CREST each year; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

 Housing Coordinator - vacant

The Housing Coordinator chairs the Housing Committee; distributes information on housing; supervises the maintenance of collegiate chapter housing savings; assists chapters in forming Housing Corporations; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Membership Development Coordinator – Amy Smith

The Membership Development Coordinator prepares program outlines each year emphasizing the ideals of Alpha Sigma Tau as set forth in The Creed; researches and circulates articles relevant to the membership; prepares and records the annual Sorority Collegiate Examination; prepares annual etiquette studies; prepares educational programs for National and regional events; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Membership Recruitment Coordinator - Colleen Carmody, Sharon Maxfield, Kimber Garrison

The Membership Recruitment Coordinator assists collegiate chapters with membership recruitment and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Music Coordinator – Kelli O’Brien

The Music Coordinator supervises the selection of music awards; plans and directs the music at conventions; updates the Alpha Sigma Tau Song Book and music recordings; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Philanthropy Coordinator – Sara Brown

The Philanthropy Coordinator promotes and evaluates involvement in national and local philanthropic endeavors; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Collegiate Extension Coordinator - During the transition biennium, extension activities have been transitioned to the Headquarters Staff. Volunteer Personnel for extension will be sought once the extension work group has completed its work to plan the growth of the Sorority.

The Collegiate Extension Coordinator recruits alumnae support for colonies; makes extension contacts; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Colony Advisor - During the transition biennium, extension activities have been transitioned to the Headquarters Staff. Volunteer Personnel for extension will be sought once the extension work group has completed its work to plan the growth of the Sorority.

The Colony Advisor supervises the activities of a colony; works to prepare for the initiation of the members and the installation of the colony; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

New Member Coordinator – Jen Cohen

The New Member Coordinator supervises the collegiate chapters in the education of new members in accordance with the national new member program; reviews and periodically revises the Alpha Sigma Tau New Member Handbook; prepares and evaluates the new member examinations each year; and performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Fraternity Programs.

Publicity Coordinator – Bev Molnar

The Publicity Coordinator promotes the Sorority by writing press releases; prepares public relation materials; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Regional Alumnae Coordinator - vacant

The Regional Alumnae Coordinator supervises alumnae chapters and associations, except for interest groups, in fulfilling the defined criteria for their particular type of association; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Regional Leadership Workshop/Officer Academy Coordinator - During the transition biennium, National event activity coordination has been transitioned to Headquarters staff.

The Regional Leadership Workshop (RLW)/Officer Academy Coordinator assists the Executive Director with the planning and execution of the RLW and Officer Academy.

Risk Management Coordinator – Ashley Picard, Chiemi Riedel, Diane Wrightman

The Risk Management Coordinator develops and implements proactive and reactive risk management education programs for the general collegiate and alumnae membership. She educates the chapter/colonies that have been placed on probation or identified as having risk management concerns regarding effective risk management and reduction practices; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Staff Writers - Joanna Barrett, Carole Keily, Stephanie Sanders, Lauren Welch

The Staff Writer assists in the writing, editing, and publishing of publications and websites of the Sorority; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.

Webmaster – Erika Bukva

The Webmaster designs and maintains the National website: www.alphasigmatau.org; assists collegiate and alumnae chapters in preparing their websites; and performs other duties as assigned by the National Council.