A National Philanthropic sorority focusing on art, literature, music and speech & hearing. | | |
How are you promoting Psi Iota Xi in your communities?
Community newspapers will often include photos of events and presentations of checks to community organizations. Maybe a chapter member would like to take on the task of publicity chair for the sorority. This is a great way to get the Psi Iota Xi name out in the community on a regular basis. A convention press release was included in your convention packet for you to use. You can also download the press release here.
Sponsoring an event is another positive way to share with your community. Wear your Psi Ote shirts to the event. There may also be local media coverage as well. Make sure you always post your involvements in Psi Iota Xi’s name to social media. Don’t just share to our group page but to all your friends. Someone may see your post and be interested in joining us!
Does your chapter have a flyer, brochure, or business cards? They are easy to make and distribute. Ask your local doctor’s office, dentist’s office, etc. if you can keep a supply of brochures at their office. Your local chamber of commerce or visitor’s center would also keep a supply of brochures. Many chapters donate to their local library, so ask if you can distribute brochures there. Your ladies have many connections in the community. Use your unique chapter and community to promote your chapter and all the wonderful things you support.
Word of mouth continues to be the best method of promoting the good works of Psi Iota Xi. Share with family, friends, co-workers, and people in line at the grocery store what it means to be a Psi Ote.
Enthusiasm goes a long way! Be excited about your chapter’s projects and the community services that benefit from them. You are your best promotion. I always buy a couple of new T-shirts or sweatshirts in the salesroom at conventions or state meetings. It helps with the chapters that you purchase them from and is a great promotion! Whenever I am around my town running errands, I will most likely be wearing a Psi Ote shirt. It is like wearing a big sign that you are proud of. People will ask, they always do! Then you can tell them all about the great things that we do!
We are getting ready to start a new sorority year. Make a resolution now to promote Psi Iota Xi in everything you do!
Taffy Day
National President
Omega, Lebanon, IN
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Attention Chapter Presidents
Recently, you received several emails containing important information for your chapters. These emails contain official letters from your National Project Chair, Valerie Helms-Mejia and your National Vice President, Sandie Carlson. Also included in these emails are letters of introduction from your District Officer and National President as well as a National Convention Synopsis. Please read these at your September chapter meetings. Some of these have due dates for responses such as potential by-law change proposals as well as symphony ticket requests and national project proposals.
Action dates:
Symphony Tickets
Due: October 5, 2025*
Return to National Project Chair, Valerie Helms-Mejia
*Any symphony ticket request submitted after this date will be determined by availability of remaining tickets
National Project Proposals
Due: November 1, 2025
Return to National Project Chair, Valerie Helms-Mejia
National Bylaw Changes
Due: November 1, 2025
Return to National Vice President, Sandie Carlson
Letter of Interest to become a District Officer
Due: November 1, 2025
Return to National Vice President, Sandie Carlson
Chapter Bylaw Changes
Due: April 1, 2026
Return to National Vice President, Sandie Carlson
Taffy Day
National President
Omega, Lebanon, IN
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National Fee Statements were emailed to Chapter Treasurers and Presidents in late August.
- Payment may be submitted via mail or online.
- Mailed payments should be sent to:
Mona Knight
24484 N 400 East Road
Armstrong, IL 61812
- Deadline for postmark of mailed payment is November 1, 2025.
- Online payments can be made with a credit/debit card or bank debit on at:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/psi-iota-xi-national-fees
- Electronic payments must be processed by end of the day, November 1, 2025.
Thank you for all you do in the name of PSI IOTA XI!
Mona Knight
National Treasurer
Iota Theta, Armstrong, IL
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Hoosier Art Salon
101st Annual Exhibition and Awards
Several members of National Council and two past national presidents attended the 101st Annual Hoosier Art Salon Exhibition Awards and gallery preview at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis.
| | Psi Iota Xi sponsored five awards this year including "Santa Fe Shawl" an oil painting by artist John Michael Carter seen above with National Project Chair, Valerie Helms-Mejia. | | Terri Resler, National Secretary, Taffy Day, National President, and Sandie Carlson, National Vice President admire the artwork submitted for the exhibition. | | Jane Patton, National Editor, and Mona Knight, National Treasurer, discussing their favorite pieces of art during the gallery preview. | | Past National Presidents, Mickie Hansen and Maureen "Mo" Dix, explore the gallery to find the Psi Iota Xi award winners. | | |
Happy September!
There is a Kenny Chesney song titled “Don’t Blink” which talks about the swift passage of time. I feel that this summer has passed in one of those blinks of an eye moment. I suspect that has been the same for many of us in this busy crazy time of year.
As we slow a bit for the change of season, we see things begin again like school, football season and, for most of us, our new Psi Ote Year begins after a summer break. I am always excited to hear what our delegates who attended National Convention have brought back to our chapter to energize us and help us plan for the year. The opportunity at convention to hear about what we have accomplished as a whole and having the chance to talk to other Psi Otes is invaluable and inspiring.
I am looking forward to visiting the ladies from the chapters in Valparaiso, Rochester, Rensselaer, and Remington this year.
As you settle into Fall with its cooler temperatures and vibrant colors my wish for each Psi Ote Chapter is that they are recharged and ready to begin again to serve their communities and continue to make a difference in the lives of those about them.
Have a great Fall y’all!
Pam Gunterman
Northwest District Officer
Theta Delta, Bremen, IN
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Hoosier Art Salon Appreciation Tea
The Hoosier Art Salon invites all Psi Otes to join them for afternoon tea at the Indiana Governor's Residence, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 2:30 pm.
Click here for additional information and to join the guest list. Deadline to join the guest list is September 13th.
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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
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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 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.
| | OMEGA, LEBANON, IN - Omega ladies found themselves in the middle of a crime scene at their 2025 Summer Picnic. While one sister was found guilty of the murder, all the rest were guilty of having a fantastic time together at the "Hulas and Homicide" event. | | GAMMA NU, BROWNSBURG, IN - The 75th Anniversary planning committee was hard at work preparing for their upcoming celebration. The group discovered lots of photos and information in scrapbooks created over the past 75 years. | | UPSILON, GREENFIELD, IN - Upsilon chapter held their annual picnic and auction in August. There was great food, wonderful sisterhood, and something for everyone at the auction. | | BETA PSI, DELPHI, IN - Members volunteered to sell tickets at the Indiana Bacon Festival in Delphi. Their shirts say, "Praise the Lard". | | OMEGA, LEBANON, IN - Received some of the book donations from National Convention to distribute in their community, but first, books need a nameplate acknowledging the donation from Psi Iota XI. | | ZETA THETA, FORT RECOVERY, OH - Members sold donuts at the Win on the Wabash Super Raffle. | | IOTA LAMBDA, FERDINAND, IN - Joined with other community members to welcome Forest Park students back to school and offer positive vibes for a safe and successful school year. | |
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). | | |
Contact
National Office
3905 Vincennes Road, Suite 303
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317.471.3512
info@psiiotaxi.org
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