Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association hosts holiday luncheon

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Neighbors | Submitted.YAPA "Smart Cookie" Bakers help prepare "Smart Cookies” for Finals Week. Pictured are Mary Ellen Willmitch and Jennifer Rinehart - Both of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.

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Neighbors | Submitted.YAPA Members at Holiday Luncheon 2016. Pictured are, from left, (front) Jayne Boucherle, Sharman Simon, Lucy Setz, Marion Calpin, Paulette Malie; (back) Kim Davis, Suzanne Brown, Dorothy Melody, Lynn Sorber, Carol Havrilla, Sally Ocker, Jackie Stambaugh, Kimberly Russell and Amy Banks.

The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association had its holiday luncheon at Johnny’s Restaurant with a flute entertainment program by YAPA member Kimberly Russell.

The luncheon is a time to celebrate the Panhellenic bond, with members 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 were Shirley Bell, Donna Fulks, Sally Ocker and Judy Reddick.

Sixteen YAPA members participated in a “Smart Cookie” program. Members donated sweet treats for YSU Collegiate women as a care package for finals week. Each sorority was given treats for their 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 and Values Conference that will be in February.

The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Alumnae Association is in its ninetieth 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 Youngstown State University.

YAPA has leadership positions available for sorority alumnae.

For more information about membership, contact at yoalumpanhel@gmail.com, or visit the website www.youngstownalumnaepanhellenic.weebly.com to obtain a membership form.