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
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