400 Westpark Drive  |  Peachtree City, GA 30269

CMN Hospitals Internship Stipend Application Open

Phi Mu Foundation is excited to offer the “Happy” Parker Lowden Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Internship Stipend to a Phi Mu collegian. The internship provides a stipend for 150 hours of service in connection with a CMN Hospitals Development Office, CMN Hospital, or CMN Hospitals National Headquarters.  Service may take place during the school year, in the summer, or in an interim session between semesters.

How will the Children’s Miracle Network Internship benefit me?

The internship promotes career networking skills, provides work experience, and encourages local Phi Mu involvement with CMN Hospitals, Phi Mu’s National Philanthropy.  The intern may be pursuing a major in any subject, such as journalism, medicine, public relations, business, etc.

What are the criteria for the award?

  1. Applicant must be an initiated Phi Mu in good standing.
  2. Applicant must submit a resume that includes Phi Mu experience, work experience, and academic activities.
  3. She will coordinate with CMN Hospitals personnel to develop a plan for service, which will include goals and objectives, applicant’s career plans, and specific tasks to reach the established goals. She will also demonstrate work to promote/organize a campus/community fundraising event.
  4. She will submit a statement of how this internship will promote her career goals and what she hopes to gain from the experience.

How do I apply?

An interested collegian must include the above items, along with an endorsement letter from CMN Hospitals personnel who will supervise the intern.

All items must be mailed or emailed to:

     Phi Mu Foundation

     Attn: CMN Hospitals Internship

     400 Westpark Drive

     Peachtree City, GA 30269

     ktofanelli@phimu.org

Applications are due March 15.

2020 Board of Trustees Candidates

Jennifer Chapman Joyner

Jennifer was initiated into Alpha Iota Chapter, Mercer University and currently serves on the Phi Mu Foundation Board of Trustees as the Corporate Secretary/Treasurer and a current member of the 1852 Society. In addition to being a member of the Board of Trustees since 2016, she has also served Phi Mu Fraternity in several capacities including as Area Membership Coordinator and Area Membership Director and is currently the Membership Adviser for the Theta Theta Chapter at Columbus State University.  Jennifer currently resides in Columbus, Georgia, where she is the Assistant VP of Alumni Engagement and Special Events at Columbus State University.

 

 

 

Pamela Ferguson Gaines

Pamela was initiated into Epsilon Alpha Chapter, Southern Methodist University and currently serves on the Phi Mu Foundation Board of Trustees as the Foundation President and a current member of the 1852 Society. Pamela was appointed to the Foundation Board of Trustees in 2015 due to a Trustee vacancy and was elected to the board in 2016. Pamela served the Fraternity as an Area Membership Director and Area Alumnae Coordinator and is currently the Membership Adviser for the Epsilon Iota Chapter at Texas Christian University. Pamela lives in Coppell, Texas, and works as an Information Technology Leader at Southwest Airlines.

 

 

 

Robin Mays Benoit

Robin was initiated into Epsilon Nu Chapter at Oklahoma State University. A loyal Foundation member for more than 18 years and current member of the 1852 Society, Robin has served Phi Mu in a myriad of volunteer roles over the years, including National Sisterhood Development Chair and National Assistant Director of Alumnae Membership. She is currently the Chapter Adviser for the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter at Oklahoma City University and a member of the Fraternity’s National Ritual Committee. Robin resides in Norman, Oklahoma, and is an author and passionate advocate for vision therapy in honor of her daughter, Jillian Benoit, Epsilon Nu, who faced vision challenges as a child.

 

 

 

Robin White Fanning

Robin was initiated into Beta Iota Chapter at Clarkson University and has served on the Phi Mu Foundation Board of Trustees since 2016. Robin is a current member of the 1852 Society, a Past National President of Phi Mu Fraternity, Past Chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees from 2006-2010 and has also served as Chapter Adviser for Rho Beta at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Robin lives in South Lyon, Michigan and is currently researching and writing the next edition of The History of Phi Mu.

 

 

 

 

 

Vicki Ryan

Vicki was initiated into Zeta Pi Chapter at Missouri Western State University. Vicki has served the Fraternity as a Past National Council Member from 1984-1990; acting Executive Director from 1985-1986; and was on the Foundation Board of Trustees from 1984-1990. A loyal Foundation member for 21 years and current member of the 1852 Society, Vicki also serves on the Area Leadership Team for the next campaign for Phi Mu, the One Destiny Campaign. Vicki resides in Olathe, Kansas, where she recently retired as an executive leader with Sprint.

2018-19 Year in Review

Click on the image to read the full report!

We’re excited to share with you the 2018-19 Phi Mu Foundation Annual Report! This year’s digital report highlights just a few of the many women who have been positively impacted by your contribution to the Foundation, as well as a full listing of each sister and friend who supported our mission during the fiscal year.

Take a click around and let us know your favorite stories by sharing them on social media, using the hashtag #sistershelpingsisters!

Day of Giving Results

On Tuesday, October 22, Phi Mu members and friends came together to share the joy of sisterhood by supporting the lifetime development of women through contributions to Phi Mu Foundation. Every single gift made a tremendous difference on the day of giving and will undoubtedly create a positive impact in the life of another Phi Mu woman.

The power of social media and word of mouth from Phi Mu Foundation supporters across the country proved yet again that our strong philanthropic spirit has the ability to move mountains. Timelines were filled with fun Phi Mu memories and inspiring stories that encouraged 680 donors to help us raise more than (drumroll, please …)

Our sincere thanks to everyone who supported the day of giving with your kind words on social media or through making a contribution, especially our Top 10 Day of Giving Donors and the 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving Leadership Circle.

Top 10 Donors

Betsy Newman, ∆Θ

Mary Margaret Nester, EP

June Byrd, AH

Claudia Nemir, HA

Ann West, KΓ

Haley Branch, EB

Lisa Fleming, P

Rachel Graves, K

Shelley Zeringue, AH

Susan Stewart, P

Betsy Newman, ΔΘ, made the largest overall contribution to 18 Hours & 52 Minutes of Giving with a gift of more than $4,000, including an individual gift and a challenge gift to encourage members and friends to join one of the four Phi Mu Foundation Giving Programs. As a loyal member of the 1852 Society, Betsy is a proponent of Giving Program membership and supporting unrestricted giving to the Foundation.

Thank you, Betsy, for your unwavering support and your continued commitment to ensuring that the Foundation can invest in Phi Mu members and programs that empower them to be strong, confident women!