Camp Friendship
How have we supported Camp Friendship?
- Pie a Theta Phi
- Annual Campus Feud
Does this philanthropy have to do with building houses?
No! We help local communities that help those suffering from hunger and homelessness.
How have we, as a chapter, helped our local community?
- Eva's Village, Paterson NJ
- Morris Habitat for Humanity
- 9/11 Day of Service
When was Theta Phi Alpha brought to Montclair State University?
April 2018.
When and where was Theta Phi Alpha founded?
Theta Phi Alpha was founded in 1912 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
What is Camp Friendship?
Camp Friendship is a two-week summer camp hosted in northeast Mississippi for children from disadvantaged and low-income homes. Children develop teamwork skills, foster new relationships, and promote a sense of self-worth that grows from their personal accomplishments.
What is the common goal of this philanthropy?
Combatting hunger and homelessness.
What and when is Campus Feud?
Campus Fued is our annual Philanthropy event in the Fall semester. Usually taking place in November. The spin-off of "Family Feud" allows for the Greek Community to come together for some friendly competition to help a great cause. We raise money through team admission, as well as raising money for votes for a "Fan Favorite". (Winners in Fall 21: Phi Sigma Sigma & Delta Chi)
This event supports Camp Friendship.
Name our Philanthropy, Sisterhood, and Ritual chair.
Philanthropy: Julia P.
Sisterhood: Val B.
Ritual: Katie P.
Name three insignia (symbols) of Theta Phi Alpha.
Colors: Silver, gold, blue.
Jewels: Sapphire, pearl.
Official symbol: Compass
Flower: White rose.
Animal: Penguin
What is the name of our third philanthropy that helps fund, and developed, Camp Friendship?
Glenmary Home Missioners
What is the House that Theta Phi Alpha built?
Uniting for The House that Theta Phi Alpha Built, we offer chapters, associations, and individuals an opportunity to select a charitable organization that meets their organizational needs. A chapter may wish to support an organization in a hands-on manner, such as providing volunteers to fulfill the philanthropy’s mission. Examples of this could include sorting collections (like a food drive) as directed by the organization or working in a soup kitchen. Another chapter may wish to perform an activity on campus or at a sister’s home, such as compiling kits of personal care items, then bringing them to the organization, or sending letters in support of the legislation. Conversely, an association may run a fundraiser and provide the net proceeds to the beneficiary philanthropy. The possibilities are endless!
What is Morris Habitat for Humanity?
Through volunteer labor and donations of money and material from local businesses, churches, individual donors, and fundraising events, MHFH builds and rehabilitates houses in partnership with families in need.
We have spent many weekend volunteering and building relationships with this organization. This involves stocking shelves, cleaning the building, and assembling products as needed. We have also held events raising money for their cause. In the Spring of 2022, we raised $2,000.
Name five places our sisters are involved in on campus.
Residence Life, University Fellows, Orientation Leaders, CAPS Ambassador, Admissions Office, SGA, Team Rocky, L-Team, OSJD, School of Business, School of Nursing, Track, Hockey, Ben Samuels, CSI, HerCampus, Montclarion, School of Communications and Media, Teacher Education Program, Cheer, Peer Mentors, MSDC
Name three founders!
Amelia McSweeney, Mildred M. Connely, May C. Ryan, Selma Gilday, Camilla Ryan Sutherland, Helen Ryan Quinlan, Katrina Caughey Ward, Dorothy Caughey Phalan, Otilia Leuchtweis O’Hara, and Eva Stroh Bauer.
As well as Bishop Edward D. Kelly!
When did Theta Phi Alpha start working with Camp Friendship?
1990.
How have we supported the House that Theta Phi Alpha built?
- Morris Habitat for Humanity
- Eva's Village
How much money did we raise in the 2021-2022 school year?
Over $5,000!
How long is the New Member Process?
a dry 6 weeks.
Why was Theta Phi Alpha founded?
Edward D. Kelly, the pastor of the student chapel at the University of Michigan, believed young Catholic women should have an organization of their own to help shape their lives and offer society and friendship. He realized a sorority would provide that atmosphere.
The Theta Phi Alpha Foundation funds Camp Friendship. What is it?
The foundation is a separate entity from the fraternity.
It was formed in 1959 to acquire donations from members and non-members, monitor the investment of these funds, and use it to support the many philanthropic and charitable activities of the fraternity.
Programs include: Scholarships for Sisters, Leadership Education, Leadership consultants, National convention programming, overall philanthropy, technology, and disaster relief.
When was the House that Theta Phi Alpha built established?
1993.
How many service hours did we complete in Spring 2022?
469.5 hours!
What was our cumulative GPA for Spring 2022?
3.43
What was the sorority's name that inspired the creation of Theta Phi Alpha?
Omega Upsilon, sadly shut down due to a lack of members. Kelly recruited the help of 1898 graduate, Amelia McSweeney to try again, and Theta Phi Alpha was born.