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Alpha Phi International
Fraternity, Inc. |
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1930 Sherman Avenue, Evanston,
IL 60201, 847.475.0663,
www.alphaphi.org/news |
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Atlanta, Ga., area Alpha Phi alumnae, along with the American Heart Association,
sponsored a Betty Boop
balloon for the 2004 Festival of Trees celebration. The celebration will
feature live entertainment, children's activities, approximately
154,000 square feet of trees decorated by top local artists, and
the annual Children's Christmas Parade. Monies donated will
benefit the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Twenty-four Alpha
Phi handlers have volunteered to walk the Betty Boop balloon
during the parade. |
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WHEN: |
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Sat., Dec. 4, 2004 from 10:30 a.m. to
noon. Coverage on the parade begins at 10 a.m. on WSB-TV Channel 2. |
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WHERE: |
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Downtown
Atlanta, Ga. |
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Alpha Phi International
Fraternity was founded at Syracuse University in 1872 as one of the
first Greek societies for women. Alpha Phi is dedicated to promoting
sisterhood, cultivating leadership, encouraging intellectual curiosity
and advocating service. The organization is comprised of more than 140
collegiate chapters and more than 130 alumnae chapters throughout the
United States and Canada. The Alpha Phi Foundation is the fraternity’s
philanthropic and educational partner. Through contributions from
chapters, individual members and friends, the foundation supports
women’s cardiac health and other charitable and educational projects.
Together, Alpha Phi International Fraternity and Foundation develop
character for a lifetime. |
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CAPTION:
Alpha Phi holiday logo to appear on 2004 Festival of Trees
banner along with Alpha Phi sponsored Betty Boop balloon during the
Children's Christmas Parade.
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