A National Philanthropic sorority focusing on art, literature, music, and speech & hearing. | | |
Every Day is a Gift
Sandie Carlson | National President | Theta Kappa, Edon, OH
When a sudden medical emergency nearly took her life, National President Sandie Carlson was given a second chance. Now, she shares how that experience changed the way she sees each new day and what it taught her about gratitude, hope, and the strength of our Psi Iota Xi sisterhood.
Click below to read Sandie's inspiring reflection. ⬇️
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Pam Karle | West Central District Officer | Gamma Xi, Crawfordsville, IN
Giving Thanks, Giving Back
November is a time to pause and reflect on the many things we are grateful for – our sisters, our friendships, our communities, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
Through our commitment to art, literature, music, speech and hearing, we continue a tradition of service that reaches far beyond our individual chapters. Every project, grant, fundraiser, program, and act of kindness is another way we give back and help strengthen the communities we call home.
Take for example the sisters of Alpha Lambda, Zionsville, Ind. Chapter members gathered for the 23rd annual Run for Sound 5k this fall to support one of our national projects – Hear Indiana. Alpha Lambda raised more than $1,300, helping Hear Indiana exceed their fundraising goal of $60,000!
As we celebrate the season of gratitude, let us also celebrate the difference we make together. Our greatest gift is the opportunity to use our talents, time, and hearts to help others.
| ALPHA LAMBDA, ZIONSVILLE, IN participated in the Run for Sound 5k earlier this fall. Hear Indiana raised nearly $67,000 at the event! | National Convention 2027 room link | |
Theta Kappa is thrilled to welcome you to the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, June 25–27, 2027, for Lights, Camera, Psi Otes in Action! The Hilton’s newly remodeled guest rooms are fabulous. Use the link below to reserve your room. We look forward to seeing you in June!
Make a reservation over the phone by calling 1-800-HILTONS; reference the Group Code: PIX
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Mona Knight | National Vice President | Iota Theta, Armstrong, IL
National Council has the following certificates available for purchase:
| | | Membership Certificate | $2.50 | | 10 Year Honorary Member Certificate | $2.50 | | 20 Year Honorary Member Certificate | $2.50 | | 25 Year Honorary Member Certificate | $2.50 | | 50 Year Honorary Member Certificate | $2.50 | | Perfect Attendance Certificate | $1.50 | | Certificate of Appreciation | $1.50 | | Chapter Psi Ote of the Year Certificate | $2.50 | | Chapter Lifetime Achievement Certificate | $2.50 | | | |
Don’t wait until the spring rush to get your certificates! They are available at any time and will be mailed to you for a nominal fee.
Use one of the two links below to order your certificates:
| | National Project Highlight | | |
Bethel University ASL and Interpretation Scholarship
Jane Patton | National Project Chair | Alpha Omicron, Vincennes, IN
Bethel University, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, established its American Sign Language and Interpretation program in 1995. In 1998, Theta Delta, Bremen, Ind., began supporting the American Sign Language and Interpretation Student Scholarship. Proposed as a national project in 2011, the scholarship received membership approval at the 2012 National Convention.
During their senior year of the program, students who are approved can take the INT 450 internship course. The course is a 15-week capstone placement with an interpreting agency or similar organization. Placements are available throughout the United States, including Illinois, Ohio, Texas, and Tennessee. The funds, donated by Theta Delta and Psi Iota Xi National Project Fund, provide financial support to students during their 15-week unpaid internship.
| | Student Symphony Tickets Update | | |
South Bend, Muncie tickets still available
Jane Patton | National Project Chair | Alpha Omicron, Vincennes, IN
With generous support from the Endowment Fund of Miss Elsie I. Sweeney of the Epsilon Chapter in Columbus, Indiana, Psi Iota Xi Sorority provides students with free tickets to live orchestral performances.
Demand for student symphony tickets has been strong this year. Although the original request deadline has passed, we will accept requests until all remaining tickets are claimed. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Evansville Philanthropic tickets are fully reserved, but tickets are still available for the South Bend Symphony and Orchestra Indiana in Muncie.
Please share the ticket request information and concert schedules with teachers, youth group leaders, and homeschool co-ops in your communities. By spreading the word, you can help more students experience a live performance by one of these outstanding musical organizations.
| | Katie Ottinger | National Editor | Upsilon, Greenfield, IN | |
At the 2026 National Convention, attendees listened to a presentation on the basic functionality of generative A.I. tools like ChatGPT, CoPilot, and Claude. The presenters also shared several potential use cases for chapters to help them streamline certain tasks. In the A.I. Corner column, we’ll explore different ways you can utilize A.I. in your chapter’s work.
Taking meeting minutes can be one of those necessary tasks that no one particularly enjoys. A.I. can help make the process a little easier!
With permission from those attending, record the audio of your chapter meeting and use a transcription tool to create a transcript. Then, upload the transcript along with your chapter’s meeting-minutes template to an A.I. tool such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Claude. Ask it to use the transcript and template to draft your meeting minutes in the same format your chapter normally uses. A member can then review the draft, correct any errors, and make sure it accurately reflects the meeting before finalizing it.
🔒 A note about privacy: If you are using a free version of an A.I. tool, be cautious about uploading confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable information. Depending on the tool and its settings, information you submit may be used to improve or train the broader A.I. system. When in doubt, leave sensitive information out—or check the tool’s privacy and data-use policies first.
| | 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 we can assist you.
Contact us at: info@psiiotaxi.org
| | | GAMMA ETA, KNIGHTSTOWN, IN celebrated their 80th anniversary! | | ALPHA LAMBDA, ZIONSVILLE, IN members held their October meeting at a local business. They planned out projects and fundraisers for the year and also enjoyed some shopping! | | IOTA LAMBDA, FERDINAND, IN had lots of scary and fun snacks at their October business meeting! 🧟🧠 | | ZETA MU, JASPER, IN served as hostesses for the ribbon-cutting for the Boys & Girls Club of Dubois County. | | ETA DELTA, CARMEL, IN recognized Pam Baker-Elliott as their chapter's 2025-26 Psi Ote of the Year! | | THETA IOTA, MONTICELLO, IN invited members of the National Honor Society to help them make cheeseballs, plus other family and friends! | | CHI, BROOKSTON, IN members had a blast at the trunk or treat event at the elementary school! | | ZETA BETA, ANDERSON, IN Anita Canaday, PNP, was recently celebrated for marking 45 years volunteering with Ascension St. Vincent hospital! | | National Convention invitations | |
National Convention 2027
Theta Kappa, Edon, OH, will host the 2027 National Convention at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN.
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National Convention 2028
Iota Theta, Armstrong, IL, will host the 2028 National Convention
in Champaign-Urbana, IL.
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National Convention 2029
Alpha Psi, Washington, IN, will host the 2029 National Convention.
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National President
Sandie Carlson, Theta Kappa
National Vice President
Mona Knight, Iota Theta
National Secretary
Valerie Helms-Mejia, Alpha
National Treasurer
Terri Resler, Alpha Psi
National Advisor
Taffy Day, Omega
National Project Chair
Jane Patton, Alpha Omicron
National Editor
Katie Ottinger, Upsilon
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National Conductress
Pam Gunkel, Theta Delta
Northeast District Officer
Lauren Burk, Gamma Sigma
Northwest District Officer
Robin Jones, Beta Psi
East Central District Officer
Kathie Nix, Pi
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 Katie Ottinger, katieottinger@psiiotaxi.org or 317-430-4354 (text preferred). | |
Psi Iota Xi National Office
3905 Vincennes Road, Suite 303
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317.471.3512
info@psiiotaxi.org
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