The Kappa Alpha Chapter, Phi Tau Omega Sorority met April 1 at Iolas Community National Bank.
National President, Marilyn Paul, sent a letter to remind the 15 members to plan for the national convention June 28-30 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Paul praised the chapters for their continued efforts to uphold Phi Tau Omegas national platform, Feeding the Hungry. Paul also recognized Kappa Alphas 41 years as a part of Phi Tau Omega.
The local chapter collected canned goods again this month for the Iola Community Pantry, and gave a gas card to a cancer patient.
One-hundred bags filled with hygiene products were distributed to the grade schools in March. Kappa Alpha will help with the April 28 Sunday Soups meal at Iolas First Presbyterian Church.
A money-making project was planned. Members also voted to donate $200 to the Allen County Relay For Life, scheduled for noon June 1 in downtown Iola.
Trunks of Treasures, a fundraiser for the Cancer Fund, is planned for May 11, in which various treasures, clothing and baked goods will be sold from each members car trunks. A site will be announced later.
Collene Ellis and Gwen Tefft will host the next social on Monday.
The next business meeting will be at 7 p.m. May 6 at Community National Bank. Connie Rutledge and Lori Ensminger will host.
