EVENTS
RED DRESS GALA
Every Fall, Drake Alpha Phi hosts our annual Red Dress Gala philanthropy event. At this gala, local Des Moines businesses, friends, family, and sisters come together to raising money for women's heart health in support of the Alpha Phi Foundation. The event includes a formal dinner, silent and live auctions, vocal performances by selected members, and a dance competition called "Dancing with the Phis".
At our 11th annual RDG last year, we raised over $20,000 and welcomed 392 guests! We can't wait to keep growing and hope to see you this year at our 12th Annual Red Dress Gala to raise even more.
Our Sorority represents a group of diverse people who always strive for the highest level of excellence, as our founders intended. Shared goals and interests in areas of service, academics and building solid relationships hold our chapter together and define who are we.
ALPHA PHI FOUNDATION
The Alpha Phi Foundation's main focus is on women's heart health and fighting heart disease (the number one killer for women). To adhere to the philanthropic dedication instilled by our founders, Alpha Phi chapters across the country raise money to support this cause. The foundation awards grants that support programs and research that focus on heart health across the country. Not only does the foundation support heart health, but it also focuses on helping Alpha Phi members as well. This is done by advancing leadership education opportunities and helping sisters in need.
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(PHI)LANTHROPY
The women of Drake Alpha Phi actively devote our time and effort to our two primary philanthropies: the Alpha Phi Foundation and the American Heart Association. Each fall we host the Red Dress Gala, which includes a silent auction, catered dinner and dancing competition called "Dancing with the Phis". With the support of our friends, family and generous Des Moines businesses, we raise thousands of dollars each year for the Alpha Phi Foundation, which is dedicated to improving women’s heart health and helping sisters in need.
During the spring semester, the women of Alpha Phi host two philanthropy weeks, Go Red Weekand Alpha Phifa. Go Red Week takes place in February, National Cardiac Care Month, and is devoted to promoting women’s heart health on Drake's campus and raising funds for the American Heart Association. In the spring, Alpha Phis invite the Drake community to participate in Aphi Games, which traditionally includes an event called Mac and Phis and a game tournament. All proceeds of Aphi Games and Mac and Phis benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation!
SISTERHOOD EVENTS
From gift exchanges to craft-making to Tuesday night movies, an Alpha Phi's calendar is packed with fun sisterhood events! These events give us the chance to bond while on campus or exploring Des Moines. Some sisterhood events we've had in the past include:
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Yoga
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Bonfire & Smores
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Group dance class
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Cycle bar
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Slumber party in the Phi house
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Farmers' market
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Morning meditation
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Movie nights
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Pumpkin carving
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Painting
SOCIAL EVENTS
After putting in hard work all week in the classroom, Alpha Phi hosts an awesome social calendar filled with fun events for our sisters and their friends to enjoy on the weekends. Our social events include exchanges with other Greek chapters at Drake, themed date parties, a formal event and the Alpha Phi-exclusive event, VIPhi!
Exchanges: Exchanges foster a fun environment for members of our sorority come together and build new friendships with members of other sororities or fraternities at Drake. Exchanges in the past have included laser tag, a shrimp boil, attending local sporting events, and other fun activities.
Date Parties: At these events, members get to invite a date to a social gathering. They are are usually themed and everyone enjoys dressing to the occasion - in the past, we have had themes such as Olympics, 2000's, Disco Phiver, and more. Our most popular social gathering is Phiver, the annual event that kicks off our social calendar in the fall.
Formal: As the name suggests, Formal is a classier event that is comparable to a high school dance. Alpha Phis get to dress up and dance the night away with a date and their sisters at an off-campus venue in Des Moines. No need to drop a lot of cash on your attire for this event - having 100 closets to borrow from makes the event even more fun!