About Us

Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association

Founded in 1927, the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association (AAPA) is a community-based organization affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). AAPA is comprised of NPC sorority alumnae who help promote lifelong sorority membership, leadership, volunteer and scholarship opportunities to Panhellenic women in Metro Atlanta. We are composed of 21 of the 26 NPC member groups, with an annual membership of about 1,500. For nearly a century, the purpose of AAPA has been to inform fraternity women of current trends, promote the fraternity system, improve the Panhellenic image, and stimulate a continuing interest in Panhellenic affairs.

AAPA offers alumnae members leadership, social and philanthropic volunteer opportunities for continued sorority involvement beyond the college years.

The AAPA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) established in 2018 to work in conjunction with AAPA to raise funds awarded to collegiate and alumnae women from Metro Atlanta.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated individuals who make up the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association Executive Board.

Joy McVey, ΚΔ

President

Barbara Bickley, ΠΒΦ

Vice President

Luann Miller, ΚΑΘ

Treasurer

Paula Walter, ΚΚΓ

Secretary

Kristin Watts, ΦΜ

Ex Officio

Leading. Connecting. Giving Back.

At the heart of our organization lies a vibrant spirit of leadership, connection, and service. Here, we cultivate opportunities for growth, celebrate the bonds we share, and unite in our commitment to making a positive impact in the Atlanta area. We live to foster a positive sorority experience.

Leadership Development

Our annual Leadership Forum is designed to empower alumnae members with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their personal and professional lives. This year, we hosted a Laughter Yoga event, which included movement and breathing exercises that aimed to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.

Social Events & Gatherings

Join us for social gatherings and networking events where you can reconnect with fellow sorority alumnae and build new friendships within the Panhellenic community. From the Fall Open House to May Brunch, we enjoy gathering to celebrate our shared sisterhood and collective goals.

Supporting College Panhellenics

Atlanta’s central location puts us within reach of so many outstanding colleges and universities with thriving Greek communities. We love connecting with College Panhellenic to promote our scholarships and share the message that sorority membership is truly for life—with lasting friendships and a network that stays with you wherever you go.

Philanthropic Initiatives

We strive to have a positive impact in the Atlanta area. Each month, AAPA members bring donations to Mary Hall Freedom Village, a local organization that focuses on freeing women and children from the cycle of homelessness, poverty, mental illness, and addiction. We also raise funds to provide scholarships for collegiate and alumnae sorority women from Metro Atlanta through our Tailgate Fashion Show and Spring Scholarship Luncheon.

More to Explore

Our purpose.

The purpose of AAPA is to:

To inform fraternity women of current trends and align with NPC current trends.
To promote the fraternity system.
To improve the Panhellenic image; and
To stimulate a continuing interest in Panhellenic affairs.

Our beginnings.

AAPA was founded on March 3, 1927 at the Henry Grady Hotel and affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) in 1948.

Our gatherings.

AAPA meets on the third Tuesday of the month from September through May except in December. Meetings are typically held at the Dunwoody North Shallowford Annex, 4770 North Shallowford Road. We gather for food and fellowship beginning at 11:30 and the meeting begins promptly at 11:45 am with the reciting of the Panhellenic Creed, followed by Officer Reports, Committee Reports, and Announcements. Meetings typically last about 1 hour.

2025 Award Recipients

Join us in congratulating these outstanding alumnae for receiving the following awards during our Spring Scholarship Luncheon on April 26, 2025 at Dunwoody Country Club.

Panhellenic Woman of the Year

Carol Baril, Alpha Sigma Tau

Sponsored by Alpha Omicron Pi

This award recognizes an alumnae chapter who has a well-rounded chapter and has exhibited excellence in service to the community, collegiate chapters, philanthropic projects, AAPA, and for outstanding programming designed to meet the needs of their membership.

AAPA Gavel

The gavel used by the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association President was donated by the Panhellenic Association of the University of Georgia in May 1963. It was presented to Mrs. Raymond W. Dashiells by a former Dean of Women, Edith Stallings, Alpha Xi Delta. The wood came from a tree from the Old College – 1804 (Athens, Georgia).

AAPA Coat of Arms

The Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s coat of arms was designed in 1962 by Mrs. Raymond W. Dashiells (Alpha Chi Omega) and drawn by Mrs. Alan Abele (Delta Zeta). Both members served as Panhellenic President – Mrs. Abele in 1937-38 and Mrs. Dashiells in 1962-63.The lady at the top of the coat of arms represents a Grecian Goddess. The Greek column has NPC on it to show we are members of the National Panhellenic Conference and 1927 was the year the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association was founded. On the side of the scales, there is a heart of gold to show that we give help to others. On the other side is the Lamp of Knowledge representing that we are an association of educated women interested in furthering the education of others. The Dogwood Blossoms represent Atlanta.

NPC Coat of Arms

The National Panhellenic Conference adopted its coat of arms in 1957 Biennial Session. In the NPC insignia (i.e., the coat of arms): The shield is a protective influence for our entire membership. A lamp denotes leadership, scholarship and enlightenment. The laurel wreath signifies victory or achievement of ideals.While the sword piercing the wreath indicates willingness to fight for ideals, it symbolizes, too, penalty ofobligation, also bravery, achievement and discipline. The mantling surrounding the shield is the protecting cloak that education gives us and is the protective influence of the organization. Thus there in the mantle is inscribed the name of the NPC.