On September 17, 2022, the Alpha Phi sorority held their annual Red Dress Brunch to raise money for their philanthropy, the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event started at 11 a.m. and ended at 2 p.m., taking place on Babbio Patio. Red Dress Brunch was directed by members Elizabeth Cannizzo, Vice President of Health, Wellness, and Accountability, and Serena Platt, Director of Philanthropy, with assistance from Alexis McKelvey, President of Alpha Phi. The sisters of Alpha Phi were all also involved in the planning and execution of the event.
Cannizzo explained what the event entails; “On the patio there is a buffet of brunch food for everyone to take part in throughout the event. Inside the Atrium, there are raffle prizes that people can buy tickets and enter to win prizes. Some prizes include Chipotle gift cards, Kendra Scott earrings, and Turning Point vouchers. Throughout the event people are welcome to eat, participate in raffles and play games. Every year we also have a guest speaker talk about the importance of Women’s Heart Health. This year, our guest speaker Elizabeth Miller, spoke of her personal experience with a heart condition.”
The event was planned with the assistance of members of the Red Dress Brunch committee, which consists of sisters of Alpha Phi. Cannizzo stated, “Because this event takes place close to the beginning of the school year and requires a lot of planning to be successful, the committee forms over the summer and works right up until the event takes place. The committee is broken up into subcommittees, which include marketing, financials, fundraising, and recruitment.”
In total, Alpha Phi raised $5,526 for the Alpha Phi Foundation. This number includes ticket sales, donations, raffle sales, and the proceeds from their late-night food fundraiser, “Mac N’ Phis.” Platt explained, “Mac N’ Phi’s is an event used to fundraise for Alpha Phi’s philanthropy. The event went from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on the night of September 16. I spent a total of about 16 hours making mac and cheese, which came out to 24 pounds of pasta spread and 18 trays. It was great!”
All proceeds were donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation, which supports five main causes: Women’s Heart Health, scholarship, leadership, the Forget Me Not Grant, and the preservation of heritage. More can be read about Alpha Phi’s philanthropy on their website. Cannizzo and Platt both agree that Red Dress Brunch was a huge success, with the help of all Alpha Phi sisters in conjunction with those who attended and donated.
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