The Power of a Pin

For Every Season: How a Small Symbol Proved the Power of Lifelong Sisterhood

In the fast-paced flow of daily work life, workplace connections often remain strictly professional. But for Jackee and Rachael, a casual lunch conversation led to an unexpected discovery: despite graduating years apart from different collegiate chapters, both were Alpha Phis.

“It had been years since I knowingly met an Alpha Phi ‘in the wild,’” Rachael reflected. “Meeting Jackee at work was an instant connection. When we later discovered the shared sisterhood over lunch, it suddenly made perfect sense why she felt so familiar.”

That shared bond took on a whole new meaning just a few weeks later.

Following Convention, Jackee discovered a lone Forget Me Not pin and card tucked inside her bag. Something prompted her to leave it on Rachael’s desk at work as a quiet gesture of encouragement, along with a note reminding her that Alpha Phis will always find one another.

What Jackee didn’t know was that Rachael’s world had just been turned upside down.

“Some time after that, my neighborhood was hit with a terrible storm, sending 100‑year‑old trees through the air and into homes, cars, and businesses,” Rachael shared. “Our house was one of the unfortunates, though we’re deeply grateful no one was injured. I came into work a couple of days later, tired and a bit preoccupied, only to find this charming little Forget Me Not pin on my desk. It stopped me in my tracks.”

Returning to her desk exhausted and overwhelmed, the very first thing Rachael saw was that delicate blue flower.

“Jackee had left it with a sweet, touching note. That moment formed around the pin; it was a quiet, powerful reminder that sisterhood shows up. Sometimes decades later, sometimes exactly when you need it most. The creativity in designing this little flower pin didn’t just make a beautiful decoration, it delivered comfort, connection, and a sense of being anchored at a time when it was needed most. And I felt every bit of it.”

As she later noted, “For every season, there is a Phi.”

The Ripple Effect: From Convention to Real-World Impact

Rachael’s story is just one of many ripples created by the generosity of our sisterhood. Through the Forget Me Not pin initiative at Convention, sisters came together to support the fund in a major way, raising nearly $15,000. Every single dollar raised goes directly into the Forget Me Not Grant Fund, ensuring that when unexpected crises strike, immediate financial relief and compassionate care are ready for the next sister who needs it.

Beyond the Pin: The Forget Me Not Fund in Action

Small gestures of support carry profound weight, but the Forget Me Not symbol represents far more than moral support. It stands at the heart of the Forget Me Not Grant, created to ensure that no Alpha Phi faces life’s unscripted crises alone.

Whether a sister is navigating severe property damage from natural disasters, sudden medical emergencies, or unforeseen financial distress, the Forget Me Not Fund offers immediate, confidential financial relief when it is needed most.

For Rachael, seeing that blue flower on her desk was a timely reminder that the ties of sisterhood don’t fade after graduation. And through the Forget Me Not Fund, Alpha Phi ensures that when hardship happens, every sister is remembered, supported, and lifted up.