Our New Eta Class!

We are thrilled to welcome our newly initiated Eta Class! Ten new beautiful black swans, how exciting! We cannot wait to see what the future brings to all of you and our sisterhood! Congratulations Ladies <3

Getting Involved!

Ever since I could remember, I have always loved giving back. Whether it is to an organization, a community, or just a person in need, it has always made me feel good about myself. Once I hit high school, I did not really get involved. Not because I didn’t have any interest, but I never felt like it was recognized by teenagers. When I entered my first year at Brock University, I was told by everyone who I knew to “get involved”. But how was I supposed to get involved? I was a small fish in a big pond, a “freshman” again. My first semester was nothing special, consisting of going home almost every weekend, and having to move to a different residence. After December break, I told myself second semester would have to be better. I then found out about Alpha Pi Phi sorority when a few girls on my floor were talking about going to a meet and greet. I thought to myself, there is no way I will ever fit in, let alone join a sorority. Boy, was I wrong… A year and a half later, going into my third year of Child and Youth Studies, I don’t know what I would do without it. I can guarantee without this sorority, I would have dropped out of school by now and would have cowardly gone home with my tail between my legs feeling like a failure. Instead, I can proudly say I am a sister of the best sorority in the world. I am a proud member of Alpha Pi Phi Beta Chapter’s Delta Pledge class; with 10 other beautiful girls I like to call my cheerleaders, honorary therapists, future bridesmaids and my best friends. I have regained my love of giving back to the community. Alpha Pi Phi does so much for the St. Catharines and Niagara region, which is what we call philanthropy. Any sort of work benefiting others around us is philanthropy. Philanthropy does not only hold a special place in my heart, but is one of the four Pillars that our sorority stands for. Whether it is helping out first years moving in to their residence buildings, the Shinerama car wash for cystic fibrosis research, donating blood, staying up all night at 

Relay for Life for cancer research, pairing up with the fraternities on campus, Zeta Psi or Alpha Epsilon Pi, or our fellow sorority Omega Sigma Chi to raise money, these are just some of the few events we take apart of. 

Most recently, we have paired up with The Folk Arts Centre of St. Catharines, to help raise money for new comers to Canada to help make their immigration experience a little easier. Our main Philanthropy we take part of each year is the Walk For Memories benefitting Alzheimer’s Research. The Alzheimer’s Society is the sorority’s official Philanthropy- of all chapters. It is amazing that we as a whole can all walk together as sisters every year, whether it be in Ottawa, St. Catharines, Kingston, Peterborough or Orillia. Our founding mothers chose this as our official philanthropy, as Alzheimer’s has all affected their lives in some way. This also holds a special place in my heart, as my great grandmother is suffering with dementia. Every penny makes a difference every year, and we are always a top fundraiser in the Niagara region. If reading this, I hope you understand more about what our Philanthropy pillar is all about. Sororities are not all what you see on television or in the movies, we don’t just party, we give back, we help out, we make a difference in the community! I strongly suggest you come out and give us a try during recruitment this year, no matter what age or what year of university. During recruitment, you will get to see what we are all about, including our Philanthropy. This year, rush the PHINEST and get on board to the best sorority ever!

Phi Love Forever and Always,

Sister Williams-Sparaga B-050

2014-2015 Recruitment Video!

Make sure to check out this years recruitment video!
Choose your letters, Change your life. Rush ΑΠΦ this fall!

Rush Alpha Pi Phi 2014 from Kimberly Hatcher on Vimeo.

3 Years Later…

As I go into my 4^th year of University I find it increasingly hard to believe that 3 years have already passed since I rushed Alpha Pi Phi in the Fall of 2011.  It’s hard to believe that since then we have not only added almost 70 sisters to our sisterhood at Brock, but 3 other chapters across Ontario. My name is Allyson, and I joined Alpha Pi Phi’s Alpha class in my first year at Brock. Coming to school I was terrified, being the only girl that came to Brock from my high school. Making friends seemed daunting, and although I was living in residence I just wasn't finding my place. Luckily, leading up to that September I had made contact with some of Alpha Pi Phi’s founders. They helped me pick my courses and listened to my reservations about coming to school. Suddenly, these girls that I had never physically met made me feel so much more comfortable with the prospects of knowing no one in a new city.

Flash forward 3 years and Alpha Pi Phi has become my home away from home. I know it sounds cliché, but without these girls I am not sure my University experience would have been nearly as positive. They became my roommates, best friends, confidants and cheering squad. No matter what I know there is always a sister on campus to offer a hug, be a study buddy or sit in class with. Alpha Pi Phi offers an incredible network of diverse young women who come from every discipline, age group and parts of the globe. This network doesn't just limit itself to the Brock community, as we have chapters in Ottawa, Kingston, Peterborough and Orillia. Its an amazing feeling to know that no matter where you go, one of your more than 200 sisters is somewhere near.

Sister Allyson

Zeta Class

This month we proudly initiated nine black swans into our sisterhood! Congratulations Zeta Class<3 We can't wait to see how you help us grow!

An Update From The Other Side

The last time I wrote a blog post I was a pledge almost at the end of my pledging period. Today I am writing as an active sister of Alpha Pi Phi and this journey has only gotten better. I thought I knew what I was in for but in my wildest dreams I could not imagine a sisterhood like this. Joining a sorority requires you to make a consuming commitment to your sisters this being the most rewarding experience anyone could ever participate in.

In the last eight months I have been able to create lifelong friendships and be a part of something so amazing. The late night talks, movie dates and supper club are only a few things that my sisters and I enjoy. When I’m having a bad day there will always be a sister offering her support. When I’m having a good day I have my own cheering squad. My Delta pledge class is honestly my rock I couldn’t imagine life without those 10 amazing ladies. Fate made us sisters but choice made us friends.

Delta Pledge Class missing Manzan, Jenn, Becca

Fall recruitment 2013 was a blast before we knew it our sisterhood grew with 14 new ladies. One who I am lucky enough to call my little, it’s every sorority girl dream to get a little and I can’t express how happy I am. I also am super excited to announce that I got a twin, when your family grows it is the most exciting feeling!

Winter Recruitment is around the corner and I highly encourage you to come out and see what Alpha Pi Phi is about! We would love to meet you!

This weekend the sisters of Alpha Pi Phi - Beta Chapter have the privilege to initiate 14 beautiful swans into our sisterhood! We could not be more excited about this and cannot wait to see the wonderful things our new sisters will help us to achieve<3 Congratulations again to Epsilon class!

Amethyst pearls and sorority girls

My name is Alexa and I am an active Sister of Alpha Pi Phi Sorority. I was initiated into Alpha class and have fallen in love with Alpha Pi Phi and how much it has flourished over the past few years. I also have the pleasure of being the Sorority’s External Programming Officer for this upcoming 2013-2014 academic term! I decided to write this blog post over the summer as I know rush is fast approaching and many girls wonder what it is like to be a part of a Sorority in general and how they can get involved with Alpha Pi Phi. Alpha Pi Phi Sorority was established at Carleton University in 2009. The Beta chapter here at Brock was then founded by five amazing women who started this Chapter through hard work and dedication. They were committed to continuing the tradition of love, loyalty, and friendship as well as upholding the values that the Founding Mothers have established that stand as the pillars of our organization. Alpha Pi Phi also has its Gamma Chapter located in Kingston, Ontario. Having three Chapters in four short years is an amazing accomplishment and our Sorority continues to grow. I feel so privileged to not only have my Sisters here at Brock but I also have Sisters throughout Canada! Being involved with a national Sorority not only allows me to grow and seek support within my own University experience but it also allows me to have support and great networking for the rest of my life. Before deciding to rush in my first year I will admit that I was nervous and uncertain about Greek life in general. I thought about the stereotypes of Sorority women and how the media has portrayed these girls and wasn’t sure if I would be accepted. One very special aspect of this Sorority is that Alpha Pi Phi has no limit on what kind of girl can rush or how many girls get a bid. We look for girls who uphold the values set by the Founding Mothers and Sisters and who can get along with all of our diverse personalities. In short, there is no one right way to classify a girl in a Sorority. A Sorority girl has strength in herself, love for herself, friendship for all, and loyalty for those that love her. I cannot explain to anyone enough how much Alpha Pi Phi has enhanced my life. The bonds I have created with these lovely ladies are something that I know will last. This is not something that only lasts for university, it is a lifelong bond. I encourage all who are interested to check out our facebook page, website, and contact our Membership Development Officer to get more information on Alpha Pi Phi, the Classiest National Sorority. We would love to meet you! Phi , Sister Alexa K. B-013 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=499003026787258&set=t.611856786&type=3&theater Alexa (right) and her Little Kimhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152719199120055&set=t.611856786&type=3&theater The Sisters of Alpha Pi Phi at the Annual Amethyst Ball

Executive and Chair Positions for 2013-2014

Executive Council 
President- Miranda F.
Vice President- Tamara S.
Treasurer- Courtney C.
Secretary- Allyson Y.
Membership Development Officer- Hailey B.
External Programming Officer- Alexa K.
New Member Support Officer- Savannah S.

Chair Positions
Historian Chair- Meghan S.
Social Media- Mithila R.
Paraphernalia Chair- Mithila R.
Public Relations Chair- Maiya G.
Keeper of the Ritual Chair- Sam S.
Sisterhood Chair- Miranda F.
Formal Chair- Savannah S.
Philanthropy Chair- Miranda F. (Interim)

Congratulations Ladies!

Congratulation Deltas!

Our Delta Class of 11 new swans were recently initiated :) Congrats Ladies! 

Congratulations to our Gamma Chapter who also recently initiated their Beta Class!

Pledging Alpha Pi Phi: Jessica’s Story

I went through a period last semester where I questioned whether or not I was completely happy. Was I truly satisfied with the life I had created at Brock within the last year and a half? The answer was no, so after some creative Facebook creeping searching I found Alpha Pi Phi.

I wish I could say it was smooth sailing from there on however I tried to talk my self out of this a million times. After attending my first Rush event I knew I found the missing piece of the puzzle. The girls were so sweet and friendly I could not believe it. I was scared to Rush because I thought I wouldn’t fit in to the typical “sorority girl” image (which by the way does not exist outside movies) but these feelings disappeared the day we cleaned our adopted road. This event showed me that these girls not only talked the talk but also walked the walk.

On January 25, 2013 I pledged Alpha Pi Phi with 12 other wonderful ladies creating Delta Class. The last few weeks have been life changing and dream like, as I get to know all the sisters I have truly confirmed that this was meant to be. Getting to know my Big Kim has been fantastic and I already can’t imagine life without her. I look forward to all the memories we are going to create. It is amazing to know that each and everyone one of the sisters is someone I look up to and admire.

Pledging is the best decision I have ever made and I have absolutely no regrets about a single thing. When I get my letters in the near future I will officially be a part of a life changing organization and have more sisters than I will know what to do with 

Jess and her Big Kim :)

Walk for Memories

Our sisters at all three chapters participated in Walk for Memories this past weekend raising over $4,000!

Beta Chapter at Brock in St. Catharines 

Alpha Chapter at Carleton in Ottawa

Gamma Chapter in Kingston

So proud of everyone! Keep up the amazing work <3

Delta Class

Congratulations to our newly pledged Delta Class! 

Top- Melissa, Taylor, Manzan, Jessica, Chelsea, Madison, Becca, Laura 

Bottom- Andrea, Katie, Rose, Abby, Jennifer

Founding Sister Miranda Talks About Relay For Life

This past Friday, my Alpha Pi Phi sisters, pledges and I participated in Brock’s Relay for Life to raise money for cancer research. I’m so proud to say that we beat our goal and raised over $600!

Raising money by doing the Relay for Life is a very important cause to me, as well as many of the other sisters. In fact, I am unsure that I know someone who hasn't been affected in some way or another by cancer. My Grandpa and Pepere have passed away due to cancer and my Grandma and older Sister are both cancer survivors. It has a horrible affect on families and friends so raising money for this cause could not be more important to me! On the Relay for Life website, they talk about this night celebrating cancer survivors and paying tribute to loved ones and I couldn’t be happier to be taking part in this event, especially with my sisters!

At the event, we stayed up for 12 hours walking the track and participating in events such as yoga, movies, playing basketball, a presentation by Dan who is a cancer survivor, playing cards, hanging out with the ΖΨ brothers and tons of other activities. We also got to listen to the entertainment which was amazing!

As a founder of APP Sorority, one of our first philanthropy events was a Relay for Life and when our philanthropy chair, Alexa, announced that this year we were supporting this cause again, I couldn't have been happier! It's amazing to have so many supportive girls raising money for such an amazing cause :) I:)’m so proud to be a part of this awesome and strong group of girls because we are making a difference and raising awareness! Altogether, everyone participating at Brock’s Relay for Life raised $11,001.41!

Phi Love,
Sister Miranda
B-000

A Message From Founding Sister Jenna

Hi all!! Jenna, founding sister, here! I just wanted to write a quick blog to say how proud I am of everything Beta Chapter has accomplished in less than two years! It’s pretty amazing! Alpha-Beta-and-Gamma class! It is absolutely amazing to come to an event and see 30+ smiling faces greet me!

We recently pledged 11 beautiful and wonderful ladies for our Gamma class! Gamma class already – WOW?!?! These ladies all stand for the qualities of love, loyalty and friendship! These girls stand for grace, dignity and academic excellence. Every single one of these astonishing, young women brings something unique and beautiful to Alpha Pi Phi. One brings simple elegance, another brings a Latina twist, while another brings a crazy personality that just you just can’t help but always smile at, just to name a few.

It is absolutely amazing that feeling you get when you go home and visit your high school and wear your letters or that feeling when you find out who you’re BIG is and even the feeling when you finally decide that this sorority is the one for you. I would like to think that Alpha Pi Phi has influenced and enhanced every single one of these beautiful ladies lives in the best way ever! For me, there is no doubt and there never was! Alpha Pi Phi is my family away from home! My best friends and my sisters for life!

Phi Love Always,
Sister Jenna E.
B-000

A message from Alexa, a member of our newly initiated Alpha Class!

Winter Rush is fast approaching!! I hope you're all as excited as we are :) We recently initiated our Alpha Class and have a message from our newly initiated sister, Alexa, to anyone who is interested in Rushing!

First of all a loud shout out to all of the Rushes that are interested in becoming a part of Alpha Pi Phi!!!!! I first found out about Alpha Pi Phi during the summer before this term started. I was a first year that barely new anyone here and I was very doubtful that my first year would be very special. I had struggled a lot with myself over the years and had been through a whirlwind of events that left me feeling quite alone. When I met the founding sisters for the first time I felt this instant connection and this flicker of happiness that I knew had always been inside me and it started to reappear.
Learning about Alpha Pi Phi more and participating in Rush really reinforced my need to be a part of the sorority. The other pledges at the time and my now new sisters are the most amazing people I could have ever asked for. I never thought that a sisterhood could bind people together as closely as it has for me. The sorority and the sisterhood are sacred and they are the most important aspects to my life today. I feel like the sorority keeps me together when I feel like I’m falling apart.
I wanted to join to meet new people, get involved in the community, and put my academics first but I found out so much more about myself and my sisters. This experience doesn’t end after four years of university. After that it’s only the beginning because lifelong friendships, secrets, love, and loyalty are not for a moment but for forever. I am proud and ever so happy that I know what having best friends forever feels like, as cheesy as it sounds.
I know the founding sisters are excited to start Rush as well as myself and my sisters in Alpha class. We can’t wait to meet you and bring out the best in every one of you.
Φ love,
Alexa K β-013

Adopt-A-Child

Our chapter recently adopted a 13 year old girls through World Vision from Mali. Congratulations to our new honorary sister Minata!

Alpha Pi Phi welcomes our new AMPP's into our organization!

A big congratulations goes out to our VERY FIRST pledge class! 
We're so proud of you ladies, we know you all will make an amazing Alpha Class :)
Congratulations to our Alpha Chapter who recently just pinned their Epsilon Class!
Phi Love!

Alpha Pi Phi- Beta Chapter- Alpha Class

Shinerama 2011

At Shinerama, our very first philanthropy of the year, our site at Macs in Niagara Falls raised $702.38 for Cystic Fibrosis Research! 
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped! 
Altogether at Brock we raised over $18,000 on Shineday!

Fall 2011 Rush!

Alpha Pi Phi, Brock University's newest and only national Sorority, would like to extend an invitation to the ladies of Brock University to come out for Rush in September 2011!

We are looking for undergraduate women attending Brock University who are interested in and dedicated to: achieving academic excellence, expanding their experiences with philanthropy by giving back to the Niagara Region and Brock community, forming the lasting bonds of friendship and sisterhood and gaining strong leadership skills.

Our Mission Statement: The purpose of Alpha Pi Phi is to promote a sisterhood united through love, loyalty and friendship; to foster confidence in young women, and to aid in the development of their leadership skills; to encourage its members to conduct themselves with grace, dignity and moral integrity; to cultivate academic excellence and nurture generosity through active philanthropy for the betterment of the community.

Fall Rush/Recruitment 2011 Schedule

*times are subject to change

Attending one Meet and Greet as well as events marked with a * are very important if you want to receive a Bid. Remember to Rush hard and get to know the sisters and what Alpha Pi Phi is all about!

Monday September 12

*-9pm-10:30pm- Meet and Greet! Come by a classroom on campus for some snacks and a chance to really get to know us. All five Founding Sisters will be there to answer any and all questions or concerns. Information about our history and year calendar will be available as well as a thorough explanation of all dues and where your money goes. Friends and parents are all welcome to join and ask questions.

Tuesday September 13

*-12pm-2pm- Meet and Greet

*-9pm-10:30pm- Meet and Greet

Wednesday September 14

*-8pm-11pm- Poker, Spoons and Crazy Eights. Come out for our first Sisterhood of the year! Join us for an evening of card games and bring your best poker face to win some prizes!

Thursday September 15

-Pub Night- 7:30pm meet at the Alpha Pi Phi chapter house - 10:00pm-10:30pm- meet at Isaac’s. Those of you who aren’t 19 yet are still welcome to come to the chapter house before the bar. Isaac’s is on campus so if you’re going back to residence you won’t have to travel alone and can come with us on the bus.

Sunday September 18

*-Philanthropy- 2pm- Today we'll be making bracelets to be sold on campus (on a separate date) to raise money for our official philanthropy The Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Come out, make some jewelery and support a great cause! 

Monday September 19

-11:30am-1:30pm- Lunch at the Marketplace. Join us for lunch and afterwards, weather permitting, Frisbee in Jubilee Court

Tuesday September 20

*-7pm-9pm- Bowling! Parkway Lanes, budget about $15 for this

Friday September 23

-Mini road trip! Details to come

Saturday September 24

*-1pm-Whenever- Men's Rugby Game then Dinner on Campus! Come out and support our men's rugby team and join us after for a late lunch/dinner on campus! GO BADGERS!

(Staying for dinner is not mandatory)

Sunday September 25

-1pm-3pm- Pref Party- Invitation Only – Your final chance to show us what you’ve got before Bid Day!

Monday September 26

-5pm- 8pm- Bid Day! Today we hand out Bids, formal invitations to become an Alpha Pi Phi Pledge. If you’ve Rushed hard and shown us that you embody all that Alpha Pi Phi stands for, today, between 5 and 8pm, is when you will receive your Bid. You have until Bid Dinner to decide whether or not you choose to accept!

Wednesday September 28

-9pm- Bid Dinner- You will find out the location when you receive your Bid – Attending this dinner is how you will formally accept your Bid.

Friday September 30

-Pledging  Ceremony! Mandatory for those of you who receive and accept a Bid