Phi Mu’s 53^rd National Convention was an exciting time for Phi Mu Foundation. During the business session, the Foundation conducted important affairs including the adoption of bylaw amendments, the election of Foundation Trustees, reported on the Foundation’s accomplishments, and recognized loyal donors who reached new giving levels during the biennium. 

Key Foundation Highlights:

• The 2014-2016 Board of Trustees were voted on by the Foundation membership. To view the Board of Trustees, click here.
• Foundation membership also voted to adopt new bylaw amendments which moves the Phi Mu Foundation to a policy governance model.
• Nearly 9,000 Caring Carnation appliques adorned the nametags of hundreds of Convention attendees. Thanks to many giving program members and other donors, the Foundation raised $45,000 in donations from Caring Carnations orders.
• A staggering 29 sisters joined one of the four annual giving programs at Convention!

Phi Mu Foundation Awards Presented at the 2014 Phi Mu National Convention

Sisterhood Luncheon

Literary Lifetime Achievement Award:  Jill McCorkle, Gamma Lambda

Book of the Biennium: “Summerland” by Elin Hilderbrand, Gamma Tau

Business Session

CMNH Awards (Collegiate)           

• CMNH Financial Support Award – to the collegiate chapter that has donated the largest amount:
  • Area 1: Beta Mu, The Pennsylvania State University – $80,566.09
  • Area 2: Alpha Alpha, the University of Georgia – $81,868.91
  • Area 3: Alpha Gamma, Samford University – $51,902.4
• CMNH Individual Commitment Award – awarded to collegiate chapter that has donated the largest amount per member
  • Area 1: Beta Mu, The Pennsylvania State University – $601.24
  • Area 2: Alpha Alpha, The University of Georgia – $338.30
  • Area 3: Epsilon Xi, Louisiana State University Shreveport – $303.9
• CMNH Improvement Award – awarded to chapter that has demonstrated most improvement in CMNA financial support
  • Area 1: Beta Tau, Drexel University
  • Area 2: Kappa Phi, LaGrange College
  • Area 3: Epsilon Xi, Louisiana State University Shrevepor
• CMNH Sustaining Performance Award – awarded to chapters that have consistently raised outstanding amounts
  • Area 1: Beta Mu, The Pennsylvania State University
  • Area 2: Alpha Alpha, The University of Georgia
  • Area 3: Kappa Alpha, Mississippi State University

CMNH Awards (Alumnae)

• CMNH Financial Support Award
  • Houston

• CMNH Individual Commitment Award
  • North Fulton County

• CMNH Improvement Award
  • Greater Naples

• CMNH Sustained Performance Award
  • Area 1: Greater Summit
  • Area 2: North Fulton County
  • Area 3: Houston

 The Gerald and Sheldon Pollack Award

• Taylor Beek, Alpha Gamma
• Kelsey Huggins, Kappa Alpha

 

Phi Mu Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of the newest staff member, Mandi Capeletti Young, Alpha Epsilon, in the position of Director of Major Gifts.

Mandi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Science in Higher Education from Florida State University (FSU), where she was an active member of Phi Mu’s Alpha Epsilon Chapter. Mandi brings 10+ years of alumni relations and fundraising experience, specifically in major gifts and annual giving. Most recently, Mandi served as the Senior Director for Alumni Programs and Outreach at FSU. Prior to this position, Mandi worked at FSU as the Senior Annual Giving Officer and at Southern Methodist University as the Director of Development, National Major Gifts.

In the newly developed position at Phi Mu Foundation, Mandi will direct the cultivation and acquisition of major gifts and planned gifts and will implement and direct targeted major gift campaigns.

“We are excited to establish the Director of Major Gifts position and have Mandi fulfill this role. Her alumni relations and major gift experience coupled with her devotion to Phi Mu Fraternity as a volunteer and to Phi Mu Foundation as a faithful member of the Legacy League Giving Program made Mandi an attractive candidate. Her unique skill set will be a valuable asset to the Foundation staff,” said Julie Burkhard, Phi Mu Foundation Executive Director.

Mandi will join the staff on June 9, 2014 and will be attending Phi Mu National Convention in Boca Raton, Florida in July 2014.

The 53rd National Convention will be held July 2-5 at The Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, in Boca Raton, Florida. Phi Mu Foundation has planned a full schedule of receptions and sisterhood events, including the Sisterhood luncheon, Giving Program Member Reception, Trestrella Auction, and much more. Foundation members are invited to attend the Foundation Business Session on Saturday, July 5. For a schedule of Phi Mu Foundation events, click below.

Phi Mu Foundation Schedule of Events for the 2014 Phi Mu National Convention

 

Slate of Trustees

Phi Mu Foundation’s Nominating Committee announced the 2014-2016 slate of Trustees. Click here to view the nominees.

 

Caring Carnations

Honor someone special at Convention by purchasing a Caring Carnation applique to be worn on her nametag. Caring Carnations can be purchased for $5 each via the Foundation website, by phone and at the Foundation booth during Convention. Pre-sales of Caring Carnations begin May 1. Take part in this beloved Convention tradition while showing your sisters you care. All Caring Carnation purchases are tax-deductible donations to Phi Mu Foundation.

To purchase online click Give Now or contact us at foundation@phimu.org.