A National Philanthropic sorority focusing on art, literature, music, and speech & hearing. | | |
Last month, I set a new personal record for “Most Dramatic Package Retrieval.” Amazon, in its infinite wisdom, delivered a box so large it blocked my front door like a fortress. Naturally, I was dressed for the occasion: leggings, sweatshirt, wild hair, and—let’s be honest, bad breath! I was in Christmas wrapping mode that day and I hadn’t even brushed my teeth yet! No shoes, no dignity, just pure determination.
With visions of porch pirates dancing in my head, I decided to rescue my precious cargo. I shoved, I heaved, I grunted. I got the box up on the railing where it soon teetered, and so did I. In a move worthy of Olympic gymnastics (minus the grace), I tumbled into the shrubbery, headfirst, like a squirrel chasing a nut. My leg found the one concrete statue that’s been lurking in our yard since the 80s. Blood gushed! I briefly considered laying there until someone came to the rescue.
But somehow, I crawled inside, hit redial on my phone that I had left on the counter and when my husband answered, I calmly announced, “You need to call 911. I am bleeding out on the kitchen floor.” My glasses were still outside, probably judging me from the bushes.
The ambulance arrived, and the EMT started chatting about the Little Boy Boone Contest that my chapter sponsors. Apparently, his son had been a contestant last year. I nodded, wondering if I knew this guy or if he was just trying to keep me calm. Psi Otes came up, because of course they did. I assumed he knew me—who doesn’t know the neighborhood’s most dramatic package-wrestler?
In the ER, my nurse who hailed from Frankfort confessed her love for cheeseballs from Beta Tau. I was too busy worrying about my leg to ask how she knew I was a Psi Ote. Maybe it was my aura of chaos.
Then came the Physician’s Assistant, ready to stitch me up. As she sewed 22 stitches into my leg, she asked if my sorority was from college as she had never heard of it before. I launched into a Psi Ote infomercial, recruiting new members even as I bled. My husband, ever the proud spouse, announced to the room that I was the Psi Iota Xi National President. I looked down and finally realized I was wearing my favorite Psi Ote sweatshirt, now accessorized with blood and evergreen. “Wear your Psi Ote shirt,” I remember saying, “they’ll ask! They always do!”
Moral of the story: If you want to be recognized everywhere—ambulance, ER, shrubbery—just wear your Psi Ote gear and attempt a daring porch rescue. Fame (and stitches) will surely follow.
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PCR Time is Coming!
Your District Officers and I will begin working on your PCRs in January. I know this sounds early, but there is a lot of data entry into every chapter’s PCR before it reaches the hands of your chapter Treasurer.
New this year, we will be offering Zoom sessions for chapter Treasurers to attend. During these sessions, we will go through the data entry/reporting process showing a PCR as we enter the information, and answer questions. The goal is to have every Treasurer attend a session.
We will be posting the dates for the PCR Training sessions in the February newsletter. Stay Tuned!
Respectfully,
Mona Knight
National Treasurer
Iota Theta, Armstrong, IL
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It’s that time of year, ladies! I know we just got through the holiday marathon, but April is approaching fast and it’s time to think about the Indiana State Meeting!
The Indiana State Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Ivy Tech Conference Center, 261 Commerce Drive, Marion, IN 46953. This is the same location as the 2025 Indiana State Meeting.
We have secured special rates at two hotels. You must call the hotels below by 1/31/26 and request the “Sorority Room Block Price” to receive the special rates.
- Holiday Inn Express at 4914 North Beaner Blvd., Gas City, IN 46933. This hotel is 5 miles south of the conference center, on I69, Exit 259. Special price is $169.99/night. Phone: 765-674-6664
- World Gospel Mission, 3783 East SR 18, Marion, IN 46952, is 2 miles from the conference center, on the same road just closer to Marion. Special price is $75-$175/night. Phone: 765-664-7331
The Friday Night Welcome Party will be held at the historic Hostess House Mansion, 723 W. Fourth Street, Marion, IN 46952, from 7pm-9pm on Friday, April 24, 2026. We are pleased to introduce you to this mansion, which is supported by our chapter. The property was preserved thanks to the efforts of a group of local women who raised funds through stock sales to acquire and restore it. Since then, the mansion has remained an integral part of the Marion Arts community.
Registration packets will be emailed to Indiana chapter presidents in the coming weeks.
Questions about the 2026 Indiana State Meeting should be sent to Indiana President Tori Harrell at toriharrell@outlook.com.
Tori Harrell
Indiana State President
Gamma Tau, Marion, IN
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Important Indiana State Meeting Deadlines:
- 1/31/26 - Hotel special rates must be reserved by Saturday, January 31, 2026, to receive the block price
- 3/16/26 - Registration Deadline
- 3/16/26 - Sales Room Registration Deadline
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4/10/26 - Friday Night Welcome Party RSVP toriharrell@outlook.com
| | As we step into a brand-new calendar year, let us be reminded that innovation can be both practical and playful. By embracing tools like AI companions (like Copilot and ChatGPT), we open doors to fresh ways of being productive, fun, and creative—whether it’s organizing events, sparking new ideas, or even crafting whimsical poems that celebrate our Psi Iota Xi spirit. With technology lending a hand, we can focus more on enriching the lives of those around us. Happy New Year, Sisters! | | |
A Whimsical Ode to Psi Iota Xi
In turquoise blue and old gold we shine, a yellow rose blooms—our emblem divine. With cheeseballs shared and poinsettias bright, we welcome the new year with hearts full of light.
Through flower sales and chapter meetings galore, we plan for convention and state meetings once more. Our volunteer activities sparkle with cheer, bringing art, literature, and music near.
For speech and hearing, we lend our voice, In Psi Iota Xi, we’ve made the choice: To keep enriching lives, giving to others, bound by sisterhood, like lifelong mothers.
With ornament exchange and festive delight, auctions, purse bingo, and raffles ignite. At sales booths bustling, with donations in hand, we spread joy and kindness across the land.
Through community outreach, we build and we grow, planting seeds of compassion wherever we go. Together we’re strong, with hearts in attendance, forever committed to making a difference.
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***Created with the help of Microsoft Co-Pilot AI with a little prompting from me. Get excited to learn more on this topic at National Convention!
All the best,
Erin Schroering
SW District Officer
Iota Lambda, Ferdinand, IN
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An Omega Christmas…
The Omega Chapter, Lebanon, IN, was invited to be one of the non-profit organizations to decorate a Christmas tree at the historic Cragun House in Lebanon for their Open House Fundraiser on Sunday November 30th. Visitors voted for their favorite tree with cash. The proceeds of the fundraiser will go to the Boone County Historical Society. Although we didn’t win, we think our Victorian Christmas Tree in Psi Iota Xi colors was beautiful!
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Convention Connections:
East Central, West Central, and Northwest Districts
This story began in June 2023 at National Convention in Fort Wayne, after our Saturday night party. A group of sisters were gathered at the hotel lobby bar, and they called out to me, saying they liked my presentation from earlier in the day. Two of these ladies were delegates from Fortville, and as it turns out, one of them (Crystal) knew my managing director from my IU Indianapolis office. I wrote down her contact information so I could let my director know I’d met one of her friends.
A few months later, as I was getting ready to retire from IU Indy, my colleague Kristen asked me about joining Psi Iota Xi. As it turns out the nearest chapter to her was…Fortville, where our director’s friend Crystal was a member. And THEN came a happy surprise. During the petition process, Kristen called her mother to let her know she was joining and her mom said, “I think that was your grandmother’s sorority in Delphi.” She found a photo and passed it on to Kristen who then was able to join as a legacy.
Three women, two chapters. And a grandmother from a third chapter who is no doubt smiling down and enjoying how this all came about.
Please remember that your district officers and I are here to help you find chapters for your out-of-town friends or yourself if you are relocating. It’s always recruiting season in Psi Iota Xi.
I hope to see all of you at convention. It will be here before we know it.
Happy New Year!
Missy Cooper
National Conductress
Gamma Tau, Brownstown, IN
| | Kristen's grandmother's chapter, Beta Psi, Delphi. | |
| Legacy Kristen Winningham and Missy at Alpha Phi, Fortville's initiation ceremony. | |
| Missy with Crystal Alstadt and Libby Wyatt, Convention Delegates from Alpha Phi, Fortville, IN. | |
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Helicons For Sale
Want to purchase a copy of the Helicon as a souvenir of an amazing year and National Convention? A limited number of black & white copies are available for purchase. Click the link below:
Click Here to Purchase Helicons
| | National Council - We are here to assist YOU! | | |
National Council is available to talk with Chapters and members anytime questions or concerns arise. Please don't hesitate to reach out to National Council if they can assist you.
Contact us at: info@psiiotaxi.org
| | | Iota Xi, Winamac, IN, recently welcomed two new members into their chapter. Welcome Jody and Rachel to the sisterhood! | | |
Have you ever wished you could invite all Psi Ote sisters to your chapter's fundraiser or special event?
If you are planning an event or fundraiser (in person or virtual) and would like to share your invitation with Psi Ote Sisters from other chapters, let us know. The newsletter is great way to reach many sisters and hopefully increase your attendance or sales!
Electronic money transfer apps like Zeffy and Venmo plus virtual platforms like Facebook Live make it possible for even our most distant sisters to participate in another chapter's fundraisers with ease. You can support your sisters across the organization, and you might even get a few ideas for your own chapter!
Advertising in the newsletter is easy, just email JanePatton@PsiIotaXi.org and she will do the rest.
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Gamma Nu, Brownstown, IN
What a great evening celebrating the holidays with the sisters of Gamma Nu chapter. Our planning committee arranged a wonderful dinner and a holiday themed murder mystery! So much fun and so thankful for our sisters!
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Alpha, Muncie, IN
Secret Families 2025!! The Alpha chapter of Psi Iota Xi is up and ready to shop!!!
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Omega, Lebanon, IN
Margi and Baili represented the Omega chapter tonight, while supporting The Salvation Army of Boone County!
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Upsilon, Greenfield, IN
Our chapter honored our late sister Adeen by partnering with her church to prepare bags of food for those in need to have a Thanksgiving meal. We were honored to be joined by members of her family to help pass out the bags.
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Zeta Mu, Jasper, IN
Our Christmas party was great fun! We also collected items for Hope Center & presented the library with our se0cond $1,000 check for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
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Beta Tau, Frankfort, IN
Beta Tau sisters and guests gathered to create "Welcome Fall" wooden signs in late October. Their crafty instructor was the same individual who runs their summer speech and hearing program.
Beta Tau also completed an outreach project in December. They provided new Bingo supplies to Clinton County Parkview Home. (no photos available)
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Iota Lambda, Ferdinand, IN
What a magical evening to celebrate the Christmas holiday with an incredible group of sisters. We had a fun gift exchange after our meeting. And numerous wonderful door prizes with hometown gift certificates, what a great idea. A huge thank you to our officers for such a lovely event.
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Omega, Lebanon, IN
Sisters gathered at Fire + Fern Apothecary in the Heart of Lebanon. We enjoyed delicious appetizers, festive music, shopping, and time together. The highlight of the night? Creating and pouring our very own candles — a fun and fragrant way to kick off the season! Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Fire + Fern for hosting such a magical experience. Cheers to sisterhood, creativity, and holiday joy!
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Gamma Xi, Crawfordsville, IN
Gamma Xi had our first float in the Crawfordsville Christmas parade! We had fun passing out bookmarks and candy canes to the kids!
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Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel
at Keystone Crossing
Convention Hotel Information:
- $169 per night per room
- Last day to book at this rate is Friday, May 22, 2026
- Rate includes complimentary self-parking in attached hotel parking garage and complimentary guestroom Wi-Fi
- You can call the Sheraton Indianapolis for reservations: (888) 627-7814
- Ask to make a reservation within the Psi Iota Xi Convention 2026 Group Room Block
Click on the button below to reserve your rooms online:
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National Convention 2027
Theta Kappa, Edon, OH, will host the 2027 National Convention at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN.
National Convention 2028
Iota Theta, Armstrong, IL, will host the 2028 National Convention.
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National President
Taffy Day, Omega
National Vice President
Sandie Carlson, Theta Kappa
National Secretary
Terri Resler, Alpha Psi
National Treasurer
Mona Knight, Iota Theta
National Advisor
Mickie Hansen, Upsilon
National Project Chair
Valerie Helms-Mejia, Alpha
National Editor
Jane Patton, Alpha Omicron
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National Conductress
Missy Cooper, Gamma Nu
Northeast District Officer
Lauren Burk, Gamma Sigma
Northwest District Officer
Pam Gunterman, Theta Delta
East Central District Officer
Beth Vipond, Gamma Tau
West Central District Officer
Pam Karle, Gamma Xi
Southeast District Officer
Carol Good, Alpha Theta
Southwest District Officer
Erin Schroering, Iota Lambda
| | If you have any questions about this newsletter, the National Website or have an address/phone/email update please contact your National Editor Jane Patton, janepatton@psiiotaxi.org or 812-881-9064 (call/text). | |
Psi Iota Xi National Office
3905 Vincennes Road, Suite 303
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317.471.3512
info@psiiotaxi.org
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