Dear Theta Phi Alphas,
Fall has officially arrived in Nebraska! The temperatures are cooler, the humidity has dropped, and the leaves are just beginning to change. With a new academic year underway, our chapters are embracing the excitement of recruitment and welcoming new members.
Recruitment is not just an exciting time—it’s a vital one. It’s how we welcome future leaders into our membership and ensure that Theta Phi Alpha continues to create an experience for our members to live their individual truths, grow their self-awareness, and cultivate lifelong friendships.
An essential part of supporting our collegiate chapters during this time (and all year long) is the involvement of our alumnae. This month, I would like to highlight a pressing need within our organization: we are seeking Chapter Advisors and Chapter Advisory Board Members to provide guidance and support to our collegiate chapters.
I speak from experience. I’ve served as a chapter advisor for two chapters and have also been part of advisory boards for two others—both in person and virtually. It’s been one of the most rewarding ways I’ve contributed to Theta Phi Alpha. Our collegiate members are smart, strong, and driven. When you serve as a Chapter Advisor or Advisory Board Member, you have the opportunity to mentor, learn from, and build relationships with our collegian members while helping shape the future of our organization.
You might be thinking, “This sounds great, but I don’t live near a chapter.” That’s okay! Thanks to technology, many advisory roles can be filled virtually. What matters most is finding the right match between you and a chapter—and showing up consistently as a source of support.
Here’s a quick snapshot of our current needs:
- 23 Chapters currently have no Chapter Advisor
- 25+ chapters do not have a full Chapter Advisory Board
Our chapters are stronger and more successful when alumnae are actively involved—especially through well-supported advisory boards.
Ready to make an impact?
You can find the Chapter Advisor job description on page 66 of the Volunteer Position Description Handbook (located in the Member Portal under Documents > Volunteer Resources). Alumnae Advisory Board Members support the Chapter Advisor and mirror the positions of collegians who are part of the Advisory Board, including finance, recruitment, new member education, academics, and fundraising. To get started, complete the application on the Volunteer Opportunity page of our national website. A member of the National Officer Appointment Committee will follow up with you to explore available opportunities.
Alumnae, I hope you’ll consider sharing your energies, abilities, and talents by supporting one of our collegiate chapters. If you have any questions, please contact our Coordinator of Programming and Membership Engagement, Lily Keister, at lkeister@thetaphialpha.org. Please enjoy pictures of the chapters I have supported through being a part of their Advisory Board in the past.
Yours In the Bonds of Sisterhood,
Kristin Henkenius
National President
