A National Philanthropic sorority focusing on art, literature, music and speech & hearing. | |
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Hello sisters,
March is finally here, and we have an opportunity for a fresh start! The month of March brings spring, when we observe the return of nature following the winter months. It’s also a reminder that we need to begin thinking about our Pre-Convention Reports and attending National Convention… yay!!
Several chapters will be having their last fundraising events over the next two months and disbursing their year-end project funds as our fiscal year draws to a close. This is an excellent moment to observe the extent to which your chapter's gift-giving is advancing the fields of art, literature, music, speech and hearing. Please remember to donate to our Long-Term Project in addition to your chapters' worthwhile projects that are in your communities.
Soon, our District Officers will be working to create your chapter's PCR, which you should get by the end of the month. I am excited to see the outcome of all your efforts, and I am confident that this will be another successful year for Psi Iota Xi.
It is also an excellent opportunity for your chapter to plan to attend this year's National Convention in Indianapolis. The Convention Packet should have been received by your chapter president; if not, please let me know. Hotel reservations are filling up quickly, so if you haven't already, make your reservation soon. I hope you plan to join this amazing weekend of “Share the Past, Experience Our Future.”
Those who attended the 2024 National Convention received a TUIT Token on Sunday after the convention closed. Throughout the year, a select few have also received TUIT Tokens from your National President. Make sure you know where your TUIT Token is located and be sure you carry it with you to this year’s convention in Indianapolis. You will exchange your token for 1 raffle entry for an exclusive prize.
Please reach out to me with any comments or concerns and thank you for all the hard work that you do in the name of Psi Iota Xi.
Loyally,
Mickie Hansen
National President
Upsilon, Greenfield, IN
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Through the generous contributions of the Endowment Fund of Miss Elsie I. Sweeney of the Epsilon Chapter, Columbus, Indiana, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, can provide students with the opportunity to hear live orchestra performances at no cost.
Your chapter received the symphony information through email. Enclosed was the application form for tickets and schedule of performances to be distributed to the schools in your area. Maybe they couldn’t schedule anything that far in advance. If you no longer have that information, please email terriresler@psiiotaxi.org.
There are still shows available to attend. Reach out to all your area schools, especially those in the northern and southern part of the districts, even if its not in your town. Communication between your chapter and the schools are essential. We do not want these tickets to go unused. With your help, we will work with the Symphonies and the schools to arrange the handling of the tickets.
Terri Resler
National Project Chair
Alpha Psi, Washington, IN
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ATTENTION CHAPTER TREASURERS | |
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Who’s excited?! Well, I am! Completing our Pre-Convention Report shows a snapshot of our financial contributions to our community and allows us, as an organization, to see the bigger picture of what Psi Iota Xi is doing to help those less fortunate about us. It’s also necessary as these are needed to complete the filing of our Group Tax Return with the IRS.
District Officers will be emailing each chapter Treasurer their Pre-Convention Report at the end of March. It’s our gift to you, and I’m sure you will be eagerly awaiting its arrival!
Whether it’s your first time completing your chapter’s PCR or if you are a seasoned pro, I wanted to remind you of a few things that are very important as you complete your PCR.
- Close your books as of April 30, 2025. The transactions being reported are for the year May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025.
- Microsoft Excel must be used to complete the electronic PCR. We have found that if it is opened on any other application, problems occur with the formulas that are in the Workbook.
- There are locked cells in the Workbook. Do not try to change these. If you notice something isn’t calculating correctly, please let your District Officer know.
- Did your chapter donate to the Long-Term Project? Remember to put this in your contributions on the Project Fund tab under Speech & Hearing.
Last, but most important, submit your PCR to your District Officer by May 10, 2025. You’ve got this! But… if you have any questions, please reach out to your District Officer for guidance.
I appreciate the time and dedication it takes to be a chapter officer. If you are a chapter Treasurer, I am especially grateful for your attention to detail and accuracy in completing your chapter’s PCR on time.
Let’s do this!
Loyally,
Mona Knight
National Treasurer
Iota Theta, Armstrong, IL
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ATTENTION CHAPTER PRESIDENTS | |
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The spring mailing packet from National Council was mailed Monday 2/24/25 to Chapter Presidents; within the mailing there are several letters that need to be read at your next chapter meeting.
The following items are in the packet:
- Psi Ote of the Year Letter/Application – National Conductress
- Lifetime Achievement Award Letter/Application – National Conductress
- Helicon Article Request – National Editor
- National Project Proposals – National Project Chair
- National Bylaw Letter – National Vice President
- 2025-2026 - Candidates for National Office – National Vice President
- President Letter for PCR – District Officer
National Council is aware of our organizations need to be resourceful when it comes to reducing our spending. Choosing to mail our packets verses receiving the information electronically is costly. Results from the recent survey that was completed by the membership showed that 70% of those that responded agreed with receiving communication solely via email between National Council and our chapters. Soon all chapters will need to be prepared to receive correspondence electronically.
If you have concerns or questions, please contact any National Council Member.
Loyally,
Mickie Hansen
National President
Upsilon, Greenfield, IN
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Greetings All,
March brings with it the promise of spring and the rebirth of the world around us. We trade the grey skies for the return of the sunshine, it is also the signal that state meetings are on the horizon and that national convention is just around the corner. These meetings and convention are times of refreshing and reenergizing for both our chapters and our sorority. We have time to share in a different way with our chapter sisters and connect or reconnect with sisters from other chapters. We are inspired by what we learn and who we meet both at state meetings and the national convention. We carry this inspiration back to our chapters and it equips us with new ideas or infuses us with new energy to approach a tried-and-true project.
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One of the absolute best things about being a district officer is the opportunity to visit chapters. I bet you thought I was going to say PCR time! PCR time is a wonderful way to get to know more about the we do as Psi Oles in my district, but the chapter visits hold a special place in my heart. This year I had the honor of sharing a meeting with the ladies from Delphi, Flora, Winamac, and Crown Point.
These chapters varied in size of chapters, in the size of the communities they serve and their projects. What was the same in each chapter was their dedication to Psi iota Xi and to serving others. Each chapter had members of various ages and years in Psi Otes who pool their experience and talents to work together for the common good of their communities and to meet the goals of their chapter. It was wonderful to see the admiration of the newer members for the seasoned members and the respect the seasoned members showed for the new ideas brought by the newer members. I was particularly struck by a newer member in one of the chapters when the subject of state meeting and national convention came up. She was making a general comment but speaking more specifically to the two pledges who were to be installed at their next meeting. This member shared that at our chapter meetings we see the effect of our work in our community, but at state and national you truly see the far-reaching impact of Psi Iota Xi everyone should attend! What is the old saying? Out of the mouths of babes – or in this case a newer Psi Ote. I couldn’t have put it better myself!! Have a great spring and I hope to see you at state meeting and national convention!
Pam Gunterman
Northwest District Officer
Theta Delta, Bremen, IN
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PSI OTE OF THE YEAR (POOTY) and
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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The chance to fulfill a final wish for Sharon White, PNP, was recently granted to Valerie Helms-Mejia, National Conductress. Sharon was a founding member of Eta Iota, Parker City, IN. She asked that her Honorary Conferred Plaque be given to Eta Iota upon her passing.
Cynthia Thomas, the president of Eta Iota, is shown receiving the plaque from Valerie.
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They keep telling me that Spring is close, despite it being hard to see that in our current temperatures, but I do know that the Indiana State Association Meeting is getting very close! We’re just under two months out before we welcome you to the Ivy Tech Conference Center in Marion! While we begin putting together registration folders and continue working on baskets to delight you, here is a run down of the basic meeting information.
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10am
Where: Ivy Tech Conference Center, 261 Commerce Drive, Marion, IN 46952
Registration: $45/person and includes breakfast and lunch
Send Registration to: Tori Harrell, PIX – Gamma Tau Registration, 1811 W. Brandon Ave., Marion, IN 46952 & please note any food intolerances/concerns on the registration form.
Sales Tables: $15, 6ft long, please note if you need space for extra displays or hanging racks.
Send Sales Table Registration to: Karen Wolf, PIX – Gamma Tau, Sales Room, 109 N. 4th Ave., Jonesboro, IN 46938, fergie1957@gmail.com for any questions.
Registrations must be received by March 24, 2025, and any cancellations must be received by March 31, 2025.
Hotel Information:
HOTEL #1: Comfort Inn in Warren, Indiana. 7275 S 75 E, Warren, IN 46792. This is Exit 278 off of I69 N, 14 miles down I69 from where the meeting will be held. Rooms are 149.99/night + tax. We’ll be having the welcome party at the hotel from 7pm - 9pm on Friday, April 25. Call 260-375-4800 and tell them that you are part of the Sorority Block to book your rooms.
These rooms will be held at this price until April 4th - please make your reservation by then.
HOTEL #2: On the campus of the World Gospel Mission in Marion, on State Road 18, about 2 miles from the conference center. 3783 East State Road 18, Marion, IN 46952.
They have a guest house - it has 2 sections, one that has been recently renovated and one that has not.
In the un-renovated section, they have 4 rooms, all for $75/night:
1 room with a king bed
1 room with a queen bed and sleeper sofa
1 room with a queen bed
1 room with 2 twin beds
On the remodeled end, they have:
2 rooms that each have 2 queen beds in them. These rooms are each $90 per night
1 one-bedroom apartment at $125 per night
1 two-bedroom apartment, one room with a King bed, one room with 2 twin beds, for $175 per night.
To book rooms at WGM, please email Cathlene Strong at: cathlene.strong@wgm.org and let her know that you are part of the Sorority block for April 25th. These rooms will be held until taken or March 31st.
Tori Harrell
Indiana Association President
Gamma Tau, Marion, IN
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2025 NATIONAL CONVENTION INFORMATION | |
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Final preparations are underway for the 2025 PIX National Convention. Upsilon chapter is excited to announce registration is now open. Click the link below for the complete registration packet.
It won’t be long before we gather and celebrate another spectacular PIX year!
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Hotel Information:
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
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$159 per night per room - last day to book at this rate is Friday, May 23, 2025
- Rate includes complimentary self-parking in attached hotel parking garage and complimentary guestroom Wifi
Click on the button below to reserve your rooms:
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You can also call the Sheraton Indianapolis for reservations:
- (888) 627-7814
- Ask to make a reservation within the Psi Iota Xi Convention 2025 Group Block
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NATIONAL COUNCIL - We are Here for YOU! | |
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National Council is available to talk with Chapters and members anytime questions or concerns arise. Please don't hesitate to reach out to National Council if they can assist you.
Contact us at: info@psiiotaxi.org
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FUNDRAISER & EVENT INVITATIONS | |
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Have you ever wished you could invite all Psi Ote sisters to your chapter's fundraiser or special event?
If you are planning an event or fundraiser (in person or virtual) and would like to share your invitation with Psi Ote Sisters from other chapters, let us know. The newsletter is great way to reach many sisters and hopefully increase your attendance or sales!
Electronic money transfer apps like Venmo plus virtual platforms like Facebook Live make it possible for even our most distant sisters to participate in another chapter's fundraisers with ease. You can support your sisters across the organization, and you might even get a few ideas for your own chapter!
Advertising in the newsletter is easy, just email janepatton@psiiotaxi.org and she will do the rest.
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Beta Phi, Shelbyville, IN, combined dinner and business at their February meeting. | |
Phi, Huntington, IN, recently held their story time and bingo at the Huntington Library. Local author, Mel Jones, read her recently published book to the children followed by winter bingo. Each child received a signed copy of Ms. Jones' newest book to take home. | |
Thanks to the Endowment Fund of Miss Elsie I. Sweeney, Hagerstown Band students were given the opportunity to hear a live orchestra performance at the Hilbert Theater in Indianapolis. The students attended a viewing of Star Wars: A New Hope while the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra accompanied the film with live music. | |
Eta Mu, Rochester, IN, held their annual Father Daughter dance recently. It looks like the girls and their dads had a great time! | | |
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Gamma Zeta, Ossian...Supporting Music in their Community
The members of Gamma Zeta, Ossian, IN, recently purchased a new orchestra gong for their local high school band to replace one that was broken.
They also support the summer concert series at Archbold Wilson Amphitheater in Ossian and are planning a concert to celebrate their chapter's 80th anniversary this year.
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Iota Lambda, Ferdinand, IN, helped purchase drums for the music class at Ferdinand Elementary. Pictured are Psi Otes, LouAnn and Nicole, with Katie Stone and some of her students showcasing the drums. | |
Alpha Iota, Richmond held a Galentines dinner for the members of their chapter. | |
Members of Alpha Omicron, Vincennes, IN, completed one of their annual projects by purchasing an assortment of hardcover books for each of the seven elementary schools in their county. This year the books were written for students in the third through fifth grades. | |
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Victoria Teresa Crask
October 28, 1942 - September 29, 2024
SE - Zeta Iota, Louisville, KY
Click here to view the memorial page
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Mercedes Rehmel
Date of Death 2/2/2025
SW – Beta Beta, Sullivan, IN
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National Convention 2026
Convention 2026 will be hosted by Omega, Lebanon, IN.
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National Convention 2027
Convention 2027 will be hosted by Theta Kappa, Edon, OH.
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National President
Mickie Hansen, Upsilon
National Vice President
Taffy Day, Omega
National Secretary
Sandie Carlson, Theta Kappa
National Treasurer
Mona Knight, Iota Theta
National Project Chair
Terri Resler, Alpha Psi
National Advisor
Rhonda McNall-Crisenbery, Theta Theta
National Conductress
Valerie Helms-Mejia, Alpha
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National Editor
Jane Patton, Alpha Omicron
Northeast District Officer
Lauren Burk, Gamma Sigma
Northwest District Officer
Pam Gunterman, Theta Delta
East Central District Officer
Beth Vipond, Gamma Tau
West Central District Officer
Missy Cooper, Gamma Nu
Southeast District Officer
Carol Good, Alpha Theta
Southwest District Officer
Erin Schroering, Iota Lambda
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If you have any questions about this newsletter, the National Website or have an address/phone/email update please contact your National Editor Jane Patton, janepatton@psiiotaxi.org or 812-881-9064 (call/text). | |
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Contact
National Office
3905 Vincennes Road, Suite 303
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317.471.3512
info@psiiotaxi.org
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