Welcome

A heartfelt welcome from Phi Mu Theta Chapter, the 2011 Belmont Greek Chapter of the Year!

Phi Mu is more than a sorority, letters, or a creed; it is our home. A place filled withlaughter and love. It isn’t something you can fully understand until you experience it yourself but we hope you can get a little glimpse into the extraordinary and undeniable sisterhood of Phi Mu. Phi Mu Theta Chapter at Belmont University is the proud home of many women from all around the United States. Theta chapter is our home away from home, a place where we are accepted for exactly who we are and are loved unconditionally. Known around campus for our pink letters, our work with the Children's Miracle Network, and our dedication to numerous other organizations at Belmont, Theta chapter strives to be a place where women can reach their full potential both academically and personally. Most importantly, Phi Mu Theta Chapter is a support system for our sisters here at Belmont, through the good times and bad. Whether we are dancing the night away at our annual Carnation Ball in the fall or helping a sister get through a challenging time, Phi Mu Theta Chapter is a place of love; a love that extends far beyond your college years. Dedicated to our main ideals of Love, Honor, and Truth and to the values of the university, a Phi Mu sisters strive to make the most of everyday they have in college. Phi Mu Theta Chapter offers years of fun socials, retreats, and dances to its members, but most importantly, it offers years of unending support, unconditional love, and indescribable sisterhood.

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Chapter News

Belmont Homecoming 2013
Elizabeth Vorholt, one of our beloved sisters and past Sisterhood Development Chair was nominated for Belmont Homecoming Queen 2013! We are so honored to have one of our sisters represented on the court! Congratulations Elizabeth! (read more)
New Executive Officers
Congratulations to our new executive committee! President: Griffin Wendt, Vice President: Sarah Anderson, Secretary: Jayci Noble, Treasurer: Haley Daniels, Philanthropy Director: Kayla Joslin, Phi Director: Emily Eayre, Membership Director: Erin Lortie, Social Director: Kathryn Byrd, Academic Excellence Director: Tatiana Angulo and Panhellenic Delegate: Lauren Rogala! All of these ladies completed Regional Officer Training, which Theta Chapter hosted on January 19, 2013. We're looking forward to all that they bring in the upcoming year! (read more)
Phi Mu's 52nd National Convention
President, Katie Rush, and Social Director, Victoria Myers, spent July 4-July 7 at Phi Mu's 52nd National Convention held at the JW Marriott Hotel and Resort in San Antonio, Texas. During these three days, national officers, alumni, chapter advisers, chapter presidents, and emerging collegiate delegates gathered to discuss and update policies and procedures. Theta Chapter was well honored and won many awards during Convention. These awards include: "Lending a Helping Hand," for assisting in an extension presentation, "Financial Award," for scoring a 10 out of 10 on the annual report for the past biennium, "Academic Honor Roll" award, for maintaining a GPA above 3.0 for the past biennium, and a "Quota Award," for making Quota during Recruitment for the past biennium. Additionally, Katie Rush was one of two collegiate members winning individual awards. She won the "Outstanding Collegiate Member for Community and Campus Award" due to her involvement in both Phi Mu and on Belmont University's Campus. (read more)
Katie Rush and Victoria Myers Attend Phi Mu IMPACT
On Monday, July 2, all collegiate Presidents and upcoming leaders of Phi Mu Fraternity attended the first ever session of Phi Mu IMPACT. This group of women spent two days actively participating in curriculum that covered values, leadership, Ritual, service and culminated in each collegian developing an action plan to implement when she returns to campus. Phi Mu IMPACT was made possible by a generous grant from Phi Mu Foundation. It was held two days before Phi Mu's 52nd National Convention at the JW Marriot Hotel and Resort in San Antonio, Texas. The National Council of Phi Mu Fraternity partnered with the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) to provide this program for its members. Phi Mu IMPACT was the first organization-specific IMPACT that has ever been held. Facilitators for this program included Phi Mu volunteers, fraternity/sorority advisors and staff members from other inter/national organizations worked with the students throughout the two days in small groups. (read more)
Model For a Miracle 2012
Recently, Phi Mu Theta Chapter hosted our annual fashion show and silent item auction, Model for a Miracle. This is our annual philanthropy event, raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Under the leadership of our Philanthropy Director, Sarah Anderson, we raised over $3,000. Model for a Miracle featured four local boutiques in the fashion show including Facet Fashions, Blush Boutique, The Friend's Shop, and Stella&Dot Jewelry. Alumnae, Cammie Rogers, played music. There were also three "pop shops" (The Friend's Shop, Stella&Dot, What's in Store) that donated proceeds to Children's Miracle Network. Over 50 members participated as models in the fashion show. (read more)
Greek Week 2012
Our chapter recently placed second in Greek Week 2012 and was the first sorority! Additionally, under the leadership of our Greek Sing Co-Chairs, Elizabeth Vorholt and Griffin Wendt, Phi Mu Theta Chapter placed 3rd in Greek Sing, again being the first sorority. (read more)
Greek Awards 2011
Our Chapter was recently presented with the Risk Management, Community Wide Programming, and Advisor of the Year award at this year Greek Awards. Our Risk Management Award was received by our past Vice President, and now current President, Katie Rush. She lead our chapter with the help of the Sisterhood Development committee through a fun interactive Risk Management quiz. Our sisters were educated on social risk management while having a fun. Our Community Wide Programming was accepted by our Social Chair Hillary Unis and Brock Fueller of Phi Delta Theta. They planned a Halloween Event with Belmont Athletics and the Edgehill Community. Check out our Facebook Page for pictures from the event. Over 300 families showed up to Rose Park in costume to play games and eat candy supplied by the sisters of Phi Mu and brothers of Phi Delta Theta. We hope this is an event that becomes a tradition. Finally, for the second year in a row, Rebecca Clay was named Advisor of the Year. We are incredibly blessed to have Becky serve as Advisor. She truly cares about out sisterhood and Belmont University. We cannot thank her enough for her time and dedication to Phi Mu. (read more)
Flag Football Tailgate Co-Champions 2011!
Phi Mu and the Brothers of Alpha Tau Omega were named Belmont Intramural Flag Football Tailgate Champions. This past weekend Belmont hosted our football jamboree weekend. Since this weekend is not based off tournament style game play, Bruin Cup Points are awarded by which organization has the best Tailgate. Our intramural chairs, Katie Germano put in a lot of time organizing and planning the tailgate. Special thank you to Cassie Wright and her family for supplying our tent and other fun games. What a successful and fun weekend. For photos, please visit our Facebook page. (read more)
52 new Phi's for 2011!
Phi Mu welcomed 52 Baby Phi's on Bid Day that took place on September 11th 2012! We are so excited to see our chapter grow to 119 members strong. It's a great time to be a Phi Mu at Belmont! (read more)
Katie Hudson and Katie Rush graduate UIFI Institute
On Sunday, June 26, 82 collegiate members of Phi Mu Fraternity graduated from the second session of Phi Mu UIFI. This “Beta Class” of Phi Mu UIFI spent five days actively participating in curriculum that covered values, leadership, Ritual, service and culminated in each collegian developing an action plan to implement when she returns to campus. Phi Mu UIFI was made possible by a generous $87,000 grant from Phi Mu Foundation. It was held at the Phi Mu chapter house at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. The National Council of Phi Mu Fraternity partnered with the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) to provide this program for its members. Phi Mu UIFI was the first organization-specific UIFI that has ever been held. Two more sessions of Phi Mu UIFI will take place this summer. Fifteen facilitators, including Phi Mu volunteers, fraternity/sorority advisors and staff members from other inter/national organizations worked with the students throughout the week in small groups. Each collegiate chapter will send the chapter president and an emerging leader to a Phi Mu UIFI session this summer. The lead facilitators for this first session were Rick Barnes of Rick Barnes Presents, Inc. and Jackie Isaacson, DN, Director of Communications. Rick said, “"It's easy to appreciate the courageous leadership it took for Phi Mu and the Phi Mu Foundation to invest in the UIFI program. I honestly believe the organization will be able to look back to the summer of 2011 as a monumental time in its history. I feel honored to have had the opportunity to work with this unbelievable group of collegians and feel certain that Phi Mu has a great future ahead of herself as a result of this investment." National President Kris Bridges, DN, attended the Phi Mu UIFI graduation ceremony. While there, she said, “This program is a dream come true for National Council and for me. We are committed to providing premier leadership programming for our members and I am grateful for Foundation’s support of Phi Mu UIFI. I can’t wait to see the incredible things ahead for each of you, your chapters and your communities.” (read more)
Phi Mu Bid Day! 2010
Phi Mu-Theta welcomed 38 beautiful new phis on Bid Day- the largest pledge class Belmont has ever had! On their Phi Retreat they shopped for toys to take to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and set a chapter record by raising over $1300 in less than a week! To complete their retreat, the new Phis took the toys to the hospital and went on a tour of the hospital and attended a discussion by a father of a patient at Monroe Carrel Junior Children’s Hospital. (read more)
Model for a Miracle
Come support the lovely ladies of Phi Mu on April 30, 2010 as we present our annual fundraising fashion show, Model for a Miracle. The evening will consist of Nashville's finest fashion, live entertainment, a silent auction, and hors d'oeuvres served by your favorite Phi Mu sisters. ALL proceeds go to Children's Miracle Network and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. This year, Model for a Miracle will be emceed by Tennessee State Representative and Phi Mu Alumni, Debra Maggart. Featured on the runway: Alain Patterson Couture, Boutique Bella, Anatra Jewel, Blush Boutique, Jigsaw of London, and Habit Boutique with musical performances by Belmont's own: Chase Foster, Colorfire, and Josh Thompson. Tickets advanced student tickets: $7 advanced general admission: $12 student tickets at the door: $10 general admission tickets at the door: $15 Tickets available for purchase at http://modelforamiracle.eventbrite.com. Tickets go on sale April 1st! Those who purchase advanced tickets will recieve a gift bag at the end of the evening to include an event t-shirt. Tickets purchased at the door can not be promised a gift bag! (read more)
Homerun for a Miracle
Phi Mu and Belmont Athletics would like to personally invite YOU to our Homerun for a Miracle baseball game: Join Phi Mu and your favorite baseball team in making difference in the lives of the children at your local Children’s Hospital. Come to the game and make a simple donation or participate in a pledge-by-play donation round. All Proceeds will benefit Monroe Carell Junior’s Children’s Hospital!! Monroe Carrel Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt's very own patient, Dalton, will be throwing the first pitch! Belmont Bruins vs. Lipscomb Bisons Shelby Park, Nashville, TN Saturday, March 20th at 3:00 p.m. Bring friends! See you there! :) For more information, please contact Hannah Showmaker via Facebook or at showmakerh@pop.belmont.edu (read more)
Phi Mu crowned Homecoming Queen
Our very own sister, Madison Hardy, was crowned Belmont Homecoming Queen 2010! This was a very special day for Madison, not only because of her crowning, but because it was her 21st birthday! Congratulations to Madison Hardy! We are very proud! (read more)
Belmont Homecoming 2010
Jade Ervin and Madison Hardy, two of our beloved sisters, were nominated for Belmont Homecoming Queen 2010! Phi Mu is the only sorority that has two of their sisters on the court. Congratulations Jade and Madison! (read more)