Roma Whiznant Scholarship

The Portland Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi is very proud to announce the Roma Whiznant Scholarship to rising Sophomores at Alpha Rho who exhibit leadership qualities.  The timeline for applying for the scholarship is as follows:

February 2018: Application packets emailed to collegiates at Alpha Rho/Oregon State University

March 2018:  Recipient selected.

May 2018: Recipient announced at Alpha Rho's "Senior Transition to Alumnae Status" event at the chapter house in Corvallis.  

How we got here: 

July 2015: Scholarship funds were labeled "unclaimed property" by the State of Oregon since they had been in a mutual fund since 1989 when the Alpha Sigma Chapter at the University of Oregon closed. An alumna informed the Portland Alumnae Chapter about the status of the funds.

November 2015: Paperwork submitted to State of Oregon to claim funds for the Portland Alumnae Chapter. Since we are the only alumnae chapter in Oregon, we stated that we would disperse the funds to the only collegiate chapter in Oregon, Alpha Rho.

January 2016: Notified by the State of Oregon that we successfully claimed the funds.

November 2016:  Funds deposited in Fidelity Investments. Our goal is to grow the funds through investment as well as through donations from alumnae.

April 2017:  Alpha Rho chapter notified of scholarship application process

May 2017: Kristen Spielman announced as the recipient of the Roma Whiznant Scholarship

September 2017: $1000 deposited in Billhighway to cover AOII house bill expenses

"The Portland Alumnae Chapter of AOII is proud to announce the 1^st year of the re-established Roma Whiznant Scholarship.  Thanks to funds that were preserved after the closure of the Alpha Sigma chapter in 1989, the Portland Alumnae Chapter, the only AOII alumnae chapter in Oregon, was able to restore this scholarship that so lovingly was chartered by Alpha Sigma alum, Roma Whiznant.  In the late 1920’s, Roma was an integral member of Alpha Sigma, holding offices of Secretary, Treasurer, and President, and Corporation Board while continuing campus involvement in W.A.A. and Women’s League affairs as well as holding a part time job as secretary to the Dean of Physical Education. After graduation, Roma was elected the “AOII Pacific Northwest Alumnae Superintendent of Portland and Seattle Regions.” It is with great pride that we honor her wishes by continuing to award the Roma Whiznant Scholarship to qualified Alpha Omicron Pi sisters.

This past spring, we were honored to award the Roma Whiznant Scholarship of $1000 to Kristen Spielman, an incoming Junior at Alpha Rho at Oregon State.  It was evident in her application that Kristen aspires to make scholarship, leadership, and AOII her college priorities.  After graduation, Kristen hopes to go on to become an optometrist and use her skills help other less fortunate. 

As we begin a new school year, the Portland Alumnae Chapter looks forward to another opportunity to help our young, collegiate sisters. We ask you to consider donating to the Roma Whiznant Scholarship fund while paying tribute to an amazing alum who modeled for us true leadership and loyalty to Alpha Omicron Pi.

Roses,

Portland Alumnae Scholarship Committee

Officer Information

Your board members have been working tirelessly for the past 2 years to connect to alums in the state, welcome a new collegiate chapter, establish an ongoing tradition of Founder's Day celebrations, participate in The Arthritis Foundation's "Jingle Bell Run," fundraising, and more!  After 2 years of learning the ropes of to efficiently run a fun alum group, we realize it takes a TEAM to run our organization. We hope you'll consider being a part of thiS TEAM vision and will assist in the alum leadership as we move forward!

Nominations will be accepted from now until Friday, January 13, 2017. Please email your nominations to portlandalumnaechapter2014@gmail.com.

Listed below for your information and consideration, are the primary responsibilities of the 4 elected board positions:

The office of PRESIDENT of the Portland Alumnae Chapter involves attending & participating in 4 comprehensive board meetings to plan for collegiate and alum events for the year; periodic email communication with board members; communications with members and Headquarters; oversee publishing yearly newsletters; complete yearly membership reports to Headquarters; and advocate for the chapter. This is a 2 year commitment.  

The office of VICE PRESIDENT of the Portland Alumnae Chapter involves attending & participating in 4 comprehensive board meetings to plan for collegiate and alum events for the year; periodic email communication with board members; standing in for the President in her absence; chairing either the PROGRAMMING CHAIR/SOCIAL CHAIR or MEMBERSHIP CHAIR; and advocate for the chapter. This is a 2 year commitment.  

The office of SECRETARY of the Portland Alumnae Chapter involves attending & participating in 4 comprehensive board meetings to plan for collegiate and alum events for the year; periodic email communication with board members; compiling and publishing a yearly newsletter; completing yearly updates to To Dragma; record minutes at board meetings; work with the MEMBERSHIP CHAIR to compile a membership directory; and advocate for the chapter. This is a 2 year commitment.  

The office of TREASURER of the Portland Alumnae Chapter involves attending & participating in 4 comprehensive meetings to plan for collegiate and alum events for the year; periodic email communications with board members; collection & deposit of dues; work with the board to create a yearly budget; prepare quarterly financial statements and share statements with the board & membership; collection of funds at fundraising events; and advocate for the chapter. This is a 2 year commitment.

PAC Spring 2016 Newsletter

Join PAC NOW!

The Portland Alumnae Chapter is accepting membership dues for the upcoming year now until Founder's Day February 18, 2018. We are extending the membership drive so feel free to bring your dues to the Willamette Heritage Center's "Spinning Room" or pay now. Click the "MEMBERSHIP FORM" in the left sidebar and mail to Marilyn McCormick at 13919 SW Secretariet Ct, Beaverton, OR 97008.

PAC Fall 2015 Newsletter

NEW OFFICERS!

Please welcome our new 2015 Officers!

President - Michele McCracken
Vice President/Programming - Alli Stangel
Secretary - Jamie Strohecker
Treasurers - Murph Callahan & Marilyn McCormick
Philanthropic Chair - Carla Oyala
Alumnae Relations - Ann McCord
Founder's Day Chairs - Jill Dugan & Laurie Flynn

Election Time Is Here!

Your board members have been working tirelessly for the past 4 years to connect to alums in the state, welcome a new collegiate chapter, establish an ongoing tradition of Founder's Day celebrations,  participating in The Arthritis Foundation's "Jingle Bell Run," fundraising, and more!  The primary emphasis of our alum group to this point has been to provide support for the opening of the Alpha Rho Chapter at OSU in Corvallis.  It is time to shift our attention to the primary function of... you guessed it... US!  After 4 years of learning the ropes of how an alum chapter works, we all have a few goals we think are important to a successful alum group. We hope you'll consider being a part of this vision and will assist in the alum leadership as we move forward!

Listed below for your information and consideration, are the primary responsibilities of the 4 elected board positions:

The office of PRESIDENT of the Portland Alumnae Chapter involves 4 comprehensive board meetings to plan for collegiate and alum events for the year; periodic email communication with board members; communications with members and Headquarters; oversee publishing yearly newsletters; complete yearly membership reports to Headquarters; and advocate for the chapter. This is a 2 year commitment.  

The office of VICE PRESIDENT of the Portland Alumnae Chapter involves 4 comprehensive board meetings to plan for collegiate and alum events for the year; periodic email communication with board members; standing in for the President in her absence; chairing either the PROGRAMMING CHAIR/SOCIAL CHAIR or MEMBERSHIP CHAIR; and advocate for the chapter. This is a 1 year commitment.  

The office of SECRETARY of the Portland Alumnae Chapter involves 4 comprehensive board meetings to plan for collegiate and alum events for the year; periodic email communication with board members; compiling and publishing a yearly newsletter; completing yearly updates to To Dragma; record minutes at board meetings; work with the MEMBERSHIP CHAIR to compile a membership directory; and advocate for the chapter. This is a 1 year commitment.  

The office of TREASURER of the Portland Alumnae Chapter involves 4 comprehensive meetings to plan for collegiate and alum events for the year; periodic email communications with board members; collection & deposit of dues; work with the board to create a yearly budget; prepare quarterly financial statements and share statements with the board & membership; collection of funds at fundraising events; and advocate for the chapter. This is a 2 year commitment.