Chicago West Alumnae Chapter
                 of  Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
Chicago West Alumnae Chapter is
based in the West suburbs of
Chicago, Illinois.


Chicago West was founded in
1960. We currently have 25
active members from all over
the western Chicago Suburbs.


For more information on our
national organization, please visit
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
SUMMER is
going strong in
Chicagoland!

No doubt about it - its summer
time in Chicago! The beautiful
weather has us all outside staying busy, but if you need to cool
off, crank up the AC and
visit the national website at Alpha
Sigma Alpha.
!

Have you gotten your Phoenix yet? The Phoenix is the national
magazine that comes to us four times a year. The Phoenix has
just gone under a face lift and is looking better than ever!
Thanks to the Phoenix staff and contributing writes, as well as
Louise Morales
and all the Headquarters Staff

K
eep the summer beautiful and consider GOING GREEN -
here are some tips for you and your family for a more green
household:

- R-E-C-Y-C-L-E - it sounds simple but are you doing all you
can? Be sure to help the process by NOT dumping food or
non-recyclable materials in your recycle bin. Be aware of what
exactly your community will and will not accept. Be proactive -
find out where your recycleables go and what they are being
made into. Check your city or county website for information.

- Turn off the lights! We say this all the time but are you doing
your best? Turn off outside lights when you go to bed. Turn off
lights in rooms you are not using - even if you plan to use that
room later on.


- Turn down the AC. Consider setting your thermostat to a
warmer temperature while you are away from your home during
the day. This uses less electricity AND keeps costs down!

- Support your local farmers markets. Locally grown organic
food is grown in a more green way, putting fewer harmful
chemicals into the ground and atmosphere.


- Spread the word - encourage those around you to be as green
as you are! Help the GREEN revolution thrive!
In the News:
Stay tuned for our 2009-2010 meeting
calendar - coming soon! Our first
meeting will be our annual Salad
Supper in August!

Congratulations to our FOUR 50-year
members! Check back to see photos and
bios of these amazing women who have
truly exemplify the LIFETIME
membership in Alpha Sigma Alpha!