Panhellenic Association recognizes life members at holiday social

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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association members attending the holiday luncheon, from left, are Jayne Boucherle, Sharman Simon, Lucy Setz, Marion Calpin and Paulette Malie, and in back, Kim Davis, Suzanne Brown, Dorothy Melody, Lynn Sorber, Carol Havrilla, Sally Ocker, Jackie Stambaugh, Kimberly Russell and Amy Banks. Below, YAPA “Smart Cookie” bakers help prepare care packages for Youngstown State University students during finals week. From left are Mary Ellen Willmitch and Jennifer Rinehart, both of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.

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Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association members gathered for a holiday luncheon at Johnny’s Restaurant with a flute entertainment program by YAPA member Kimberly Russell. The event is a time for members to celebrate the Panhellenic bond and honor members who have a membership milestone.

YAPA recognized four members for life membership, which is for 50 years of membership. Honorees were presented with a certificate from Panhellenic and a gift to acknowledge their dedication. The life members are Shirley Bell, Donna Fulks, Sally Ocker and Judy Reddick.

Sixteen YAPA members participated in a “Smart Cookie” program. Members donated sweet treats for Youngstown State University women as a care package for finals week. Each sorority was given treats for its individual members along with a note of encouragement. YAPA also made a $200 donation to the YSU Collegiate Panhellenic Council for Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values Conference that will be in February.

Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Alumnae Association is in its 90th year and provides lifelong alumnae involvement for Greek alumnae women and supports collegiate Greek women. YAPA members contribute and raise funds for a scholarship, develop and strengthen the Panhellenic bond and provide support for collegiate sororities at YSU.

YAPA has leadership positions available for sorority alumnae. For information about membership, email yoalumpanhel@gmail.com or visit www.youngstownalumnaepanhellenic.weebly.com to obtain a membership form.