through the development of a national website. In 2003, a fine was instated for chapters with membership numbers under the campus total number of girls possible to recruit for its campus. This controversial fine was created to keep chapters active in recruitment. The following year a GPA minimum and value-based recruitment system were put in place as a way to strengthen chapter membership. Theta Phi Alpha approved the expansion of its Grand Council from five to seven members in 2006 to have more of a focus on chapter assistance. Founders The founders of Theta Phi Alpha are eight alumnae of the university and two undergraduates. These women collectively selected the fraternity's flower, jewels, and colors. Dorothy Phalan (then Caughey) Dorothy assisted in the founding of the sorority by providing the original meeting space to plan the reorganization of Omega Upsilon. Her daughter, Margaret, became the first legacy of Theta Phi Alpha to pledge. Katrina Ward (then Caughey) After graduating from the University of Michigan in 1911 with a literary degree. Katrina assisted the new Theta Phi Alpha as an Omega Upsilon alumnae. Alongside her sister, Dorothy, she supported the original meetings of Theta Phi Alpha. She believed that experience through adversity strengthened fraternal bonds. Mildred Connely Mildred's focus was on turning Theta Phi Alpha into a national sorority by visiting old Omega Upsilon members. Mildred became the second President, the first Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the first recipient of the Guard of Honor, the primary writer of the creed, and earned the distinction of the "Lifetime Keeper of the Ritual." Selma Gilday Selma was born on August 21, 1877, in Monroe, Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan and graduated with a degree in Latin and German in 1902. Selma was present at the first tea for Theta Phi Alpha and focused on securing alumnae support for the new organization. After founding Theta Phi Alpha, Selma went on to teach German, Latin, and mathematics for 46 years in Toledo where she organized the Toledo-Monroe City Alumnae Association until she died on June 10, 1958. Otilia O'Hara (then Leuchtweis) Otilia, one of the only undergraduate founders, was the first to sign the record book and become president of the Alpha chapter in 1912. She, along with Eva, located and secured the home for the newest sisters of Theta Phi Alpha. She also managed the first recruitment effort which brought