A PUBLICATION OF THE LOS ANGELES AREA ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF ALPHA GAMMA DELTA
Volume 44, Number 2
Fall 2013
President’s Letter Dear Sisters,
Inside this issue:
Be an IRD Sponsor
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Alumnae Initiation 3 Rosevines
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List of collegiate advisors
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Colonization news
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Chapter House Update
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2014-15 LAAAC 11 Officer Nominating Form
Alpha Gamma Delta in Southern California has an exciting year ahead! We will soon be welcoming many New Members to our UCLA, USC and SDSU campuses. It is the culmination of years of keeping Alpha Gamma Delta alive in Southern California to have all three campuses re-colonizing at the same time. It is amazing to see the detailed planning, the coordination of events, and the training of advisors that is taking place with the hard work of International Headquarters, Volunteer Service Team members, and many alumnae. Check out the articles in this newsletter for more information about the activities going on. Our alumnae are having an exciting year as well. The Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter (LAAAC) is happy to see long time members at our events and we are thrilled to welcome alumnae members who may be new to the area and/or those who want to renew their bonds of sisterhood and connect or reconnect with other Alpha Gams. There are many events planned for the year with something for everyone including events involving the recolonized collegiate chapters. We have events planned in all areas of Southern California so check our Calendar to find what is happening near you. The calendar is included in the newsletter but updated information can always be found on our Facebook page and on our website (links are on the last page of the newsletter). The calendar is your invitation to all events. Check out information in the newsletter about our “Commit to One!” campaign then tell us what event you will commit to attend. We look forward to seeing you soon! To make sure you get all of the important information about happenings and events, please make sure you provide us with your most current contact information, both conventional and electronic. Updated address information can be submitted via the Rosevines form in this newsletter or via the Contact form on the website. If you have any questions or want to know how to become more involved, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the other LAAAC board members listed in this newsletter. Loyally, Melanie Sharon O’Donnell President, Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter
Commit to One Challenge! Calendar of Events
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Gingerbread Tea Invite
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Southern California Alpha Gams we want you to commit to attending one event over the course of the next year. Do you have four hours out of 8760 hours to spare? How about one afternoon out of 365 afternoons? That’s it. We want to help you to reconnect the bonds of sisterhood, to sisters you already know but haven’t
seen in forever, and build new connections with sisters you haven’t met yet. Alpha Gamma Delta has so many exciting things happening right now and we want you to be part of it. So what event will it be? Will you lace up your walking shoes and join us as we raise money for JDRF? Or maybe you’ll join us to pick out a pumpkin with
the family, wander the Getty museum or enjoy nachos and margaritas with sisters. How about kicking off your holiday season at the Gingerbread Tea? Or making (continued on page 6)
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You can be an IRD Sponsor International Reunion Day is a special day each year when Alpha Gams everywhere join together to celebrate our sisterhood. This year the IRD celebration hosted by the alumnae groups in Los Angeles and Orange County will welcome over 300 collegiate women from Chapman, UCLA, and USC, as well as alumnae from near and far.
SAVE THE DATE IRD 2014 “Come Home to Alpha Gamma Delta” Saturday, April 26th 11 am social hour 12 noon lunch Doubletree Hotel, Norwalk, CA
As many of you know expenses for this type of event have continued to increase which requires us to either raise prices or scale back on the details that make the event special. This year we are asking you to help us defray the costs by being an IRD Event Sponsor. Sponsors will be acknowledged in the IRD program, Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter and Orange Country Alumnae Chapter publications, and on the day of the event. There are different sponsor levels available and multiple ways to make your donation. Event sponsorships are not tax deductible.
Sponsor Levels $1-25 -- Squirrel $50 -- Rose $100 -- Pearl over $100 -- Diamond You can pay electronically at http://alumagdla.wufoo.com/ forms/z7p7p9/. This link will first provide you with a form to complete then redirect you to the Orange County Alumnae Chapter website where you can enter your payment information. You can also pay be check by making your check payable to OCAC and mailing it to: Alpha Gamma Delta, P.O. Box 1321, Placentia, CA 92871. If you have questions, contact Amy Blake cell: 925-899-5501 aacblake87@aol.com or Laura Gordon 310-600-1459 llgordon23@gmail.com
Opportunity Drawing Sponsor The opportunity drawing raises money for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. Donations may include items such as themed gift baskets appropriate for all ages, small items that can be combined together with others, use of vacation rentals, and other appropriate items. You can also make a cash donation towards the purchase of opportunity drawing items. Opportunity drawing sponsors will be acknowledged in the IRD program, Los Angeles and Orange County alumnae publications, and on the day of the event. Your Opportunity Drawing donation is tax deductible. If you would like to contribute an item for the opportunity drawing, please contact Mande Adams by November 3rd at MandeLALA13@gmail.com .
Event Sponsorship deadline is November 3rd.
From the Foundation “I learned the value of living and leading with integrity. I gained an understanding that one does not need to hold a title to lead, but by Living with Purpose one can lead by example and gain followers in unexpected places and ways. Being a leader is not just a definition; it is a lifestyle..”--Hillary Herr, Gamma Eta, LeaderShape Scholarship Recipient Hillary Herr, Gamma Eta, LeaderShape Scholarship Recipient
After attending the LeaderShape Institute, a week-long educational experience designed to give young adults the means to become ex-
traordinary leaders, Hillary is a different person and a better leader. The experience equipped her with the knowledge to change the world by working toward a vision that is grounded in her deepest values; a skill Hillary will use for the rest of her life. Thanks to donations made by chapters, clubs and alumnae to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, Hillary was just one of the sisters provided the opportunity to attend LeaderShape.
Her transformational experience not only impacts her life but the communities in which she will serve, and she will always have Alpha Gamma Delta to credit for her leadership success.
Example of an eCard that can be sent to support the Foundation
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AGD Foundation celebrates its 50th The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013 with the 10 millionth dollar awarded in support of fraternity programs, such as the “Own It” program introduced at this past summer’s TLC. The program is being used as a launching pad for a values-driven approach to risk management in both collegiate changes and individual lives of our sisters. The Foundation provides scholarship money for undergraduate and graduate studies, grants
for diabetes research, SIS grants for sisters in need, and support of fraternity educational program.
For a complete list of donors, see the latest issue of The Columns newsletter and/or the Foundation website.
Anniversary challenges were established in an effort to help support the Foundation’s goals. Our members have financially supported the fraternity allowing for the creation of 5 new endowments, 58 donors increased their support to $1000, the challenge to send 500 eCards was surpassed, and the Corinthian Society reached 200 members.
The Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter raise funds for the Foundation at our annual Gingerbread Tea and from the sale of opportunity drawing tickets at IRD.
Picture from the thank you video at the Foundation website.
See the thank you video at www.alphagammadeltafoundation.org.
Growing AGD through Alumnae Initiation Do you know someone that you feel would make an excellent member of Alpha Gamma Delta? Maybe a friend, a coworker, family member, or someone that left school before being initiated? The Alumnae Initiate Program allows Alpha Gamma Delta to continue to grow our membership with extraordinary adult women from the community. These women are full members of Alpha Gamma Delta and can
be enthusiastic participants at both the collegiate and alumnae levels. To be eligible, the woman cannot have been initiated into another Panhellenic or PanHellenic group.
chapter or club and/or by the Executive Council of the local collegiate chapter. Initiation is held at the time of the next regular collegiate Initiation Service, at the Installation of a new collegiate chapter or at International Convention.
Women can be nominated for alumnae initiation by both collegiate chapters and active alumnae chapters. The proposed alumna initiate must be approved by the local alumnae
If you would like to nominate someone for alumnae initiation, please contact Marijayne Wallace Stegman, Alumnae Development Specialist—Extension at AGDADS13@outlook.com.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~E Roosevelt.
Have you paid your Alumnae Dues? Think of the meaningful impact if your dues commitment is combined with that of 80,000 of our alumnae sisters! Your Alumnae Dues support initiatives like International Convention and The Leadership Conference, as well as extension efforts and the alumnae initiate program. It also supports alumnae initiatives that are on the horizon. It's a legacy we want to continue—the opportunity for future women to experience the bond of this amazing
sisterhood. And with you, Alpha Gamma Delta will be here, for today and tomorrow.
The Leadership Conference
Alumnae dues are $40. You can pay your Alumnae Dues in two ways:
1. 2.
Online at https://www.alphagammadelta.org/alphagams/alumnae/onlinepayment This is a secure method of payment. By Mail: Mail a $40 check to Alpha Gamma Delta, 8710 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Rosevines CONGRATULATIONS TO…
Danielle Donato (DP) & fiancé Ben Duckett.
Barbara (Barbi) Emslie Mason (DA) married Tony Ajemian on May 1, 2011 Lori Rosemeier Cansler’s (DA) daughter Clare (DP) married Nick Cordero on June 19th in a small backyard ceremony. Danielle Donato (DP) and her fiancé Ben Duckett (financial advisor for Morgan Stanely) got engaged while she was studying abroad in Scot-
CHAPTER GRAND Delight Wiseman (DA), Initiated 8/26/79, Entered Chapter Grand 2/14/13 Alma-Lou Howard Cannon (DA), Initiated 4/14/44, Entered Chapter Grand 6/7/12 Shirley Taylor Horton (DE), Initiated 4/19/47, Entered Chapter Grand 10/6/12 Marilyn Raymond Mooney (DE), Initiated 12/6/45, Entered Chapter Grand 6/10/05 Marilyn Skansen McLaughlin (DA), Initiated 10/13/45,
Libby DuFresne, Delta Rho, and Terri Green, Delta Epsilon, share a fun weekend in the Wine Country. Libby works as an assistant accountant at Kendall Jackson Winery in Santa Rosa.
Barbara Chessen Selis (DE) and her husband Bert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren on a cruise to Alaska. They visited Cuba early in 2012. Penny Thompson Donnelly (DE) and her husband, Richard, continue to enjoy family and friends on the Westside of Los Angeles. Richard is retired and still restores vintage Jags. Penny’s bookkeeping business accounts for 20+ hours per week, and the balance of her time is spent on volunteer
land. He flew out for a week and surprised her while they were staying at a castle in Aberdeen by taking her on a walk around the grounds. They stopped by a stone wall overlooking a meadow with rabbits running around and he got down on one knee. The first exclamation out of her mouth before he could even say anything was "right here?! right now?!" She was honestly surprised. But he continued on and asked her to become his wife. She, of course, said yes! Since moving back from Scot-
land in May, they have moved into a lovely apartment in West Hollywood and are planning their wedding for August 23, 2014 in Pleasanton, California. There are some more details on their wedding website at www.weddingwire.com/ duckdonato.
Entered Chapter Grand 1/24/13 Nancy Brown Shrodes, Initiated (DA) October 14, 1938, Entered Chapter Grand May 29, 2013 Charlotte Carter Lobb (DA), Initiated March 20, 1953, Chapter Grand date unknown John Briffett, a true Alpha Gam man passed away on June 18th, just months after his wife Betty. John was 97 years old. He and Betty had been married since 1940.
NEWS FROM YOU
work for young musician’s organizations. A Mediterranean cruise with her daughter was planned for May. Anne Selmer Joseph (DE) is proud of her 7th grade daughter, Julie, who was nominated and attended the National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) in Washington, D.C. this spring. She was part of almost 200 outstanding middle school students from across the United States who took part in this extraordinary leadership conference themed, Voices of Leadership: Reflecting
on the Past to Create the Future. The JRNYLC introduces young people to the rich tradition of leadership throughout American history, while helping them to develop their own leadership skills. Anne reports that she has an amazing time! Virginia Randolph ButlerFletcher (DE) says that it is hard for her to believe she has reached the spring of her 91st year. Her doctors say she may live to be 100! As of her note in March, her husband, John, was 94 years old, still physically strong, a 50-year member of
SYMPATHY TO… Sonnee Stallman Weedn (DA) on the death of her mother, Delight Wiseman (DA).
Beth Aspen Braziller’s (DA) husband, Paul, is excited to have been chosen to go to Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight. War veterans visit the monuments and memorials on a 2-day trip from Dallas. He is an older Mariner (‘83). Beth has a group of women who create holiday tray favors for Baylor Plano Hospital patients. They meet at her home and have produced over 1,000 this year.
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Rosevines (continued) the Mariners Lodge, Masonic Order, Searsport, ME. He spent years as a California coastal fisherman fishing for albacore. Her daughter Becky Hill (a UC AOPi 68’) lives near Virginia who is in Rohnert Park in Northern California. Her two sons are Aaron (born in 1984, UC pledged Sigma Chi, graduated in Architecture Landscaping, now at SSU and a senior in Geology), and Christopher (born 1988, degree in Chemistry from Princeton University in 2012, magna cum laude). Christopher is now
teaching Chemistry at UC Berkeley, and has a generous grant for research from Princeton University. Olivia Beth Goldstein Colangelo (DA) has retired after 37 years of teaching with the Fontana Unified School District. At present, she is enjoying retirement in La Quinta, CA and continues to teach at the college level. Her father passed away at 102 years old. His wisdom and guidance will be missed by many in the com-
munity of Fontana and San Bernardino. Joan Whittaker Allison (DE ) reports that her biggest excitement is spending about 5 months each year in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Her home is in a very large area known as Nuevo Vallarta. It is paradise! There is tennis, a large gym, miles of flat beach, golf, biking, and swimming. She sends her best to the chapters on their recolonization efforts.
Send us your
Lynette Merriman (DA) has been promoted to the role of Assistant Provost for Support and Advocacy at the University of Southern California. She will oversee a portfolio of services focused on advocating for and supporting students. This portfolio includes Student Judicial Affairs, the Center for Women and Men, Student Support and Advocacy, LGBT & Cultural Groups, and Disability Services. She will also continue to work with departments and services
(e.g. Engemann Student Health Center, Counseling Services, Department of Public Safety, and academic units) throughout the University to assist students and their families. Lynette has previously worked with Residential Life and Greek Affairs among other groups on campus. Lynette and lead faculty member Tracy Tambascia recently co-led a trip to China with USC graduate students studying Student Affairs. This is
Lynette’s third time leading the trip.
Marjorie Hoth Lyons (DA) attended a wonderful reunion at the home of Julia Hearst Stradling with Sally Sutter Kirby and Judy Cox Beri. She has also been in contact with Virginia Mogle Pietilla for years.
fice. Veronica graduated with honors from The George Washington University Law School in 2012 and has been working as a public defender in Fall River, MA. Vicki and her husband have been living in Duluth, MN, for 14 years. They left the western part of the United States when he became an associate professor at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. He has enjoyed it tremendously, but became 100% disabled due to the effects of
Agent Orange (Viet Nam). He has had to retire so they are enjoying the time they have with each other.
Vicki George Surges (DA) reports that her daughter, Veronica, will be moving back to Minnesota where she will be an Assistant State Public Defender in the Appellate Defender Of-
LaTache Weir & Laura Gordon at IRD
Nancy Cunningham Staggs (DA) shares that her daughter Claire is a junior at USC and is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Claire is serving as Panhellenic VP Finance for 2012-2013. Claire was also one member of a 4-person team that won the right to represent the United States in the KPMG International Case Competition in Madrid Spain.
Elena Loredo Verlarde (DA) recently completed a one-year term of service on the LA Country Civil Grand Jury. She says it was a great opportunity to come to understand the workings of local and county government. She recommends the experience to (continued on the next page)
news by using the Rosevines form or by submitting it via the ‘Contact Us’ form on the LAAAC website: laaacalphagam.com
Tracy Tambascia and Lynette Merriman (DA, right) during a trip with grad students to China this past summer.
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Karen Jackson (DE) at the Torrance Relay for Life in April 2013.
her sisters interested in community service.
enjoy traveling and just returned from a trip to Europe.
Ute Fischer Van Dam (DA) was elected to her second term on the Moorpark Unified School Board. She was recently selected as School Psychologist of the Year by the Los Angeles Association of School Psychologists. Her older son is a musician with the Marine Corps Bank. Her younger son is a Jazz Studies Major at Cal State University, Northridge. Ute and her husband, Mark,
Karen Jackson (DE) participated in The Relay For Life Torrance on April 27-28, 2013 at South High School in Torrance. She raised $925 for this great cause. Her team, His Hands, raised $5000. The Torrance Relay For Life Raised $222,000 toward fighting all types of cancer in this 24/7 event.
Sonnee Stallman Weedn (DA) has been honored with the Clark Vincent Award, given by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), for outstanding contribution to research and publishing for her role in writing Making Advances: A Comprehensive Guide for Treating Female Sex and Love Addicts.
Commit to One! (continued) "Our sisterhood is not a destination, but a journey."
Easter Baskets for the women and children at the House of Ruth? Come out and celebrate with our new member class at Bid Day, Feast of Roses, or IRD. These are just a few of the events planned that you can be a part of. You’ll join us and commit to one, right? Can't wait to see you! Tell us what event you will commit to attend by visiting our Google+ community and
posting your commitment. The Commit to One Google+ community can be found at www.gplus.to/Commit2One . Visiting a Google+ Community When you first visit Google+, you see a link that invites you to “sign in with your Google Account.” If you already have a Gmail address you’re all set. If not, click on “Create an account.” You’ll then be asked to answer a few simple questions such as your real name, a
username, a password and your birthday. You will also be given an opportunity to add a profile picture and then you’ll be whisked directly into Google+. The service may also ask you to Find people you know but this is optional so you can skip it. Once you have an account, click the button to Join the Community then add your commitment in the Share What’s New box.
LAAAC is in Good Standing, a 5-star Alumnae Chapter All Alumnae Chapters and Clubs are required to complete certain tasks including such things as turning in reports related to activities, officers, membership, and finances; paying dues; submitting by-laws; supporting the Constitution and Standing Rules; as well as holding at least 6 events per year and issuing one newsletter a year. Being in Good Standing allows the Chapter/Club to have a vote in International Council elections as well as
changes to the Constitution and Standing Rule. For the 2012-2013 Fraternity year, the Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter achieved Good Standing. Additionally, the Fraternity currently uses the Five Star Program to recognize Alumnae Chapters and Clubs for contributions over and above what is required for Good Standing. The first three stars are earned by meeting additional require-
ments including submitting all reports on time; where applicable supplying advisors for collegiate chapters, participating in one local community service project per year. Two additional stars can be earned in a number of different ways including supporting a Junior Circle, hostessing an Alpha Gam Always event, and achieving a 10% increase in members paying Support Fees, among others. LAAAC earned 5-stars for the 2012-2013 year.
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Advisors for Delta Alpha Chapter Advisor – Kristen Blakely (EY)
Sisterhood – Kristen Stimola (ZB)
Member Develop. – Virginia Wood (DA)
Philanthropy – Pam Lin (GF)
Recruitment – Brittany Mulvihill (I)
Activities – Kayla Ferrari (DT)
Finance – Susan Vessels (DA)
Purchasing – Cindy Hill (DA)
Operations – Caitlin Ferguson (DI)
Social – Caroline Johnson (BX)
Scholarship – Téa Toplak (DP)
Diana Agajanian (DA)
Campus Relations – Laura Rockett (ZZ) Property – Candy Duncan (DA) Alumnae Relations – Francine Cafarchia (DA) Ritual – Kathleen Waller (DA) Risk Mgmt – Susan Stewart (DA) Alpha – Kelley Cattanach (DR)
Advisors for Delta Epsilon
If you are interested in exploring an advisor role, or would like to show your support through general volunteering opportunities and/or upcoming events, we would love to hear from you! Please contact the Delta Alpha Alumnae Relations Advisor, Francine Cafarchia at cafarchiaf@gmail.com or the Delta Epsilon Alumnae Relations Advisor, Michelle Angleo, at michellea1016@aol.com .
Chapter Advisor – Rachel Bevitz (GB)
Ritual – Janie Cushing (DI)
Membership Develop. – Shanise Owens (DP)
Sisterhood – Shannon Peterka (DT)
Scholarship – Patty Schned (DE)
Social – Mariangela Pagan (GB)
Recruitment – Ariel Clearman (A)
Alpha – Martha Haake (DT)
Operations – Mary McGoey (DE)
Gamma – Missy Morain (BK)
Finance – Sarah Avellar (AB)
Delta – Sammie Rogers Brown (QT)
in, you can never
Property – Eileen Lyons (DE)
Purchasing – McKenzie Hanson (DP)
understand it.
Campus Relations – Kim Katz (DT)
"From the outside looking
From the inside
Alumnae Relations – Michelle Angelo (DT)
looking out, you
Philanthropy – Kelly Griffiths (DT)
can never explain it." ~
Advisors for Delta Eta Chapter Advisor – Kristen Meyer (AU) Member Development – Cassie Olguin (DI) Scholarship – Heather Mueller (ZO) Recruitment – Samantha Figlia (DI) Finance – Heather Kelly (EG) Campus Relations – Leila Alvarez (DT) Operations – Brenda Kraft (U) Property – Anne Rubsamen (DA)
Alpha Experience – Elena Gomez (DT)
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Gamma Experience – Katharine LiMandri (DR) Sisterhood – Jeannine Oliver (DS) Risk Management – Melanie O'Donnell (DE) Membership – Julie Jackson (DX) New Chapter Dev. Spec. – Erika Gemzer (GF) Regional Extension Coord. – Jillian Thomas (AU)
Ritual – Julia Lammatao (DH) Alumnae Relations – Debbie Williams (DH)
Advisor Training
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Colonization News
Extension Specialists on campus at USC
“As [AGD] come[s] home to USC, the
In preparation for the recolonizations of the three Southern California chapters, activity behind the scenes has been ramping up for several months. Most advisors have been selected and have received two webinar trainings. They will go through an additional in-person training in September prior to recruitment. Extension Specialists and Leadership Consultants have been here in Southern California since August and have spent time meeting with women on all three campuses and partici-
pating in Potential New Member Symposiums to get our name out into the collegiate community. While Alpha Gamma Delta will not participate in Formal Recruitment on the campuses this fall, information about Alpha Gamma Delta colonizing was provided to all Potential New Members prior to recruitment. Recruitment for new members will involve several Info Sessions, a more formal one-onone interview (Info-View), and an invitational Preference
event. These events will be hosted by the Extension Team at various locations on and around campus. Alumnae are asked to respect the Recruitment process and allow the Extension team to complete the Recruitment process which will result in our New Member classes. There will be opportunities and events in the upcoming months where alumnae will be able to meet our New Members.
women who join Alpha Gamma Delta at USC this fall will have the unique experience of simultaneously getting to be a part of a long and significant history for both USC and Alpha Gamma
Life of the new Colonies Our new colonies will immediately become involved in the Greek Life on their campuses, participating in Greek Week, social events, sisterhood retreats, and philanthropy events. However, some things about Colony life are a little different than the sorority experience with which members of existing chapters are familiar. Most notably, there are no officers; instead the collegiates will be assigned to different teams that
specialize in different areas of the sorority operations. This allows for exposure by more of the New Members to how the chapter runs and provides more leadership opportunities. As with all New Members they will participate in the Alpha Experience which helps new members acclimate to Fraternity life and set expectations for membership. With an emphasis on sisterhood, the Alpha Experience consists of five key pro-
Delta, while also getting to establish what Alpha Gamma Delta at USC will be known for in the years to come,� Annie Raeder, assistant director of fraternity services.
AGD Colonization News Not long after colonizing our three campuses in Southern California, Alpha Gamma Delta will turn her attention to continuing to grow our sisterhood with additional colonizations. Next up in Fall 2014 is Appalachian State University, a comprehensive, public, coeducational university located in Boone, North Carolina. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will be colonized in the Fall of 2015.
Most recently announced is Tufts University in Boston with colonization occurring most likely in 2014 or later. Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/ Somerville, near Boston.
grams: Scholarship, Values, Life Balance, Operations and History. Oversight of the chapter will be handled by Leadership Consultants, Extension Specialists, & New Chapter Development Specialists. Barbara Callard is the New Chapter Development Specialist at UCLA and Kelly Bass Seibel at USC. A team of advisors will also help guide the New Members.
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Chapter House Update This past Spring both the Delta Alpha and Delta Epsilon House Association membership voted to deed their respective chapter houses to the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC). FHC assumed ownership of the properties and will manage the dayto-day operations of the chapter houses. Additionally, FHC has provided funding to allow for renovations to both properties to bring them up to standard for the campuses. Work to the stucco on the outside of the house and repair, update and widening of the front walkway will be the primary work at the Delta Epsilon house. Additionally, FHC engaged a tile maker to duplicate and repair the handmade tiles on the front stairway and new lighting fixtures have been installed in the living room complimenting the Spanish architecture. Additional projects include remodeling of the downstairs powder room and “date room� and rerouting of the door to the silver closet. The front entry will also have new electronic security features added.
have been moved to provide an asymmetrical look. The renovation also includes gutting most of the first floor with a substantial change to the layout of the space. New furniture will be purchased for throughout the space. Upstairs will also get a renovation to take away the feel of the long hallway and to upgrade bathrooms and storage space. The built-in bedroom furniture will be replaced with modular furniture which will provide the girls with the ability to personalize their space. The multi-million dollar renovation will be completed in by year end.
Recent photo of the construction on staircase at Delta Alpha chapter house.
The house will be available for the chapter to use for activities, meals and events in the spring 2014 semester. Starting in fall 2014, 66 women will be able to live in the chapter house. Alumnae receptions are being planned for both chapter houses to allow alumnae see the results. Watch the Facebook page and/or website for information.
The renovations to the Delta Epsilon house are scheduled to be completed in by year end. Once completed, the house will be available to the New Members for informal gatherings and meetings with Monday night dinners beginning in 2104. The house will be available for 50 members to move in as of Fall of 2014. The Delta Alpha chapter house was in need of a more extensive renovation. The outside of the house will change to take on more of a Spanish Colonial look. The rendering shows how the doors and windows
Coming soon sign on the front of the Delta Epsilon chapter house
Rendering Delta Alpha exterior renovations.
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LAAAC Officers President
Melanie Sharon O’Donnell
odonnell_melanie@yahoo.com
(760) 602-0944
VP, Membership
Teresa Kaczorowski Green
theprincess55@yahoo.com
(714) 846-5273
Vice President, Operations
Laura Rockett
laura.a.rockett@gmail.com
(781) 603-5301
Treasurer
Susan Vessels
svessels@pacbell.net
(626) 795-4621
Secretary
Janie White Cushing
janierusty@verizon.net
(909) 982-0893
Permanent Secretary –DA
Diana Agajanian
uscdi@yahoo.com
(562) 699-1978
Permanent Secretary –DE
Melanie Sharon O'Donnell
odonnell_melanie@yahoo.com
(760) 602-0944
Editor
Marijayne Wallace Stegman
mj.stegman@usa.net
(626) 359-0814
Philanthropy
Dr. Jacqueline Yudkin
dryudkin@hotmail.com
(818) 705-4604
LA Panhellenic Delegate
Michelle Angelo
michellea1016@aol.com
(714) 813-9311
South Bay Area Chair
Madeline Molis
m_molis@yahoo.com
(310) 544-6315
Glendale/Pasadena/Burbank Area Chair
Kathleen Waller
kaswaller@gmail.com
(626) 798-6328
Inland Empire Area Chair
Janie Cushing
janierusty@verizon.net
(909) 982-0893
San Fernando Valley Area Chair
Patty Bogaty Schned
patschned@aol.com
(805) 304-1602
House Association – Delta Alpha
Candy Allen Duncan
CDADSC@aol.com
(310) 586-1540
House Association – Delta Epsilon
Carol Reed
itscarol@sbcglobal.net
(805) 642-6498
Los Angeles Junior Circle, President
Laura Gordon
llgordon23@gmail.com
(310) 600-1459
Orange County Junior Circle President
Amy Blake
aacblake87@aol.com
(925)899-5501
Orange County Alumnae Chapter President
Beth Harnett
beth.c.hartnett@gmail.com
(714) 685-9218
Update your Information with International A while back International switched database systems they use to track member information. In an effort to protect privacy rights, it was determined that the default setting for all members would be to not share any information. This means that Alpha Gams who search for you cannot see your contact information unless you adjust this privacy setting. If you would like to adjust your privacy settings: 1. Log in to myAlphaGam on www.alphagammadelta.org. 2. Click Edit My Profile near the top left hand corner. 3. Click Edit on the Personal Info box. 4. At the bottom of the Edit screen, you can check Share Contact Information to allow other Alpha Gams to see your home address, phone numbers and email address. At this time, you are unable to select which information you would like to share. While you are editing your profile, be sure to verify that your contact information is correct. It automatically updates International’s database when you update it in myAlphaGam! This allows you to receive the Quarterly and other communications.
Do you have a change in name, address, or marital status? Please notify IHQ with the information: Alpha Gamma Delta International Headquarters 8710 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: (317) 663-4200 Fax: (317) 663-4210 www.alphagammadelta.org info@alphagammadelta.org You can also use the Heard on the Rosevines form in this newsletter to submit your information. We will forward it to International.
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Nomination Form The following form may be used to submit nominations for the 2014-2015 LAAAC Board. You may nominate any active member in good standing. You do not need to complete a nomination for all offices. Please return any nominations to: LAAAC Officers President Leader with knowledge of Fraternity, able to motivate, past experience in alumnae offices
VP, Membership Works with area reps to increase and retain membership, chairman of Alpha Gam Always event
VP, Operations Coordinates programming with event chairs, assist President and act in her behalf when needed
Secretary Takes minutes at meeting, handles all correspondence for alumnae chapter
Treasurer Handles all alumnae chapter finances, prepares reports, must be dependable, good record keeping skills
Editor Writes and produces newsletter and other alumnae chapter communications
Permanent Secretary/ Delta Epsilon
Maintains all address and Chapter Grand records
Permanent Secretary/ Delta Alpha
Maintains all address and Chapter Grand records
Recommendations for Chairman IRD Panhellenic Philanthropy Scholarship
Please return this form by November 30th to: Melanie O’Donnell, 1454 Turquoise Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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ANNUAL SUPPORT FEE This newsletter is a provided to you as a member of the Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter. Keep up-to-date on the news in Los Angeles by supporting the newsletter and our alumnae chapter. We appreciate your generous support and hope that you will continue to support our efforts to keep you connected to your Alpha Gam sisters. Our annual support fee is $30. Below are other programs you can make additional donations to if you would like to additionally support our efforts. Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated. Please provide us with you name and contact details as we are asked to provide this to International when reporting on our collection of annual support fees. Also as we move to electronic delivery of news, please provide us with your e-mail so we can get news to you quickly. Annual Support Fee
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Calendar of Events
Inside Story Headline
For more information, please visit www.laaacalphagam.com/calendar
Date
Event
Location/Comments
Sun., 10/13
Bid Day at USC
TBD
Mon., 10/14
New Member Ceremony at USC
TBD
Sat. 10/19 11am – 1pm
Family event at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
702 North Doheny Drive, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Fri., 10/25 6 pm
Fall Fiesta
Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant 3991 Cochran St., Simi Valley
Sun., 10/27 8 am registration, 11 am walk
JDRF Walk Los Angeles
Rose Bowl
Sun., 11/3 8 am registration, 10 am walk
JDRF Walk Orange County
UC Irvine
Fri., 11/8
Bid Day at UCLA
TBD
TBD
New Member Ceremony at UCLA
TBD
November
Grateful Challenge
Online
Wed., 12/4 11 am
Inland Empire Holiday Luncheon & Ornament Exchange
Hamilton's Steak House 1211 E. Garvey Street, Covina
Sat., 12/7 1-3 pm
Gingerbread Tea
Charla Hindley Tindall’s home, 1500 St. Albans Road, San Marino
Sun., 12/8
Disneyland Day
Disneyland, meet sisters for dinner and pictures at designated times
TBD
Alumnae Reception
Delta Alpha Chapter House
TBD
Alumnae Reception
Delta Epsilon Chapter House
Tentatively 1/25
Initiation & Installation – USC
TBD
Tentatively 1/25
Initiation & Installation – UCLA
TBD
Sat., 2/1
Day at Getty Center & Lunch
Getty Center
House of Ruth Philanthropy Project
Jackie Yudkin’s home, Reseda
International Reunion Day “Come Home to Alpha Gamma Delta”
Doubletree Hotel, Norwalk
Sat., 5/17
LAAAC Installation of Officers
TBD
7/9 – 7/12
International Convention
JW Marriott, Indianapolis, IN’
Sat., 8/23
Coordinating Board & Lighting of the Tapers
TBD
Sat, 3/22 12-3 pm Sat., 4/26 11 am social hour 12 noon lunch
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Squirrel Scribbles
Melanie O’Donnell, Janie Cushing, Terri Green & Barbara Callard enjoy a day at the Race at Del Mar, August 2013
Mande Adams & LaTache Weir at Envision LA, June 2013
IRD 2013
IRD 2013
Brunch at The Waffle, September 2013
Delta Alpha Reunion of the pledge classes of 1962-1964, August 2013
Francine Cafarchi, Di Agajanian, Kathleen Waller at IRD, April 2013
Officer Installation, May 2013
IRD Check-in, Brittany Conrad, Amy Blake, Nicole Porter April 2013
Betty Plumleigh & Barbara Callard
Laura Rockett & Pam Krebs at Envision LA, June 2013
Lunch at the Balboa Bay Club: Jan Seitz-Jashinski, Sandra Rodebaugh, Nona Demetri, Barbara Callard, Joan Allison, Jan Muller, BJ Lang
Inland Empire lunch, Joan Hill, Esther Chew, Marijayne Stegman, Marsha Christiansen, Jeneane Shield, Vivian Bosquit, Janie Cushing
Linda Theroux, Pam Krebs, and International President Jackie Brannon Stutts at Envision LA, June 2013
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Saturday, December 7, 2013 1-3 o’clock in the afternoon At the home of Charla Hindley Tindall 1500 St. Albans Road, San Marino, CA Sisterhood, good times, and some holiday cheer are on the menu. We will honor our 25– and 50-year members during a special ceremony Bring unwrapped children’s books to donate to a local charity Questions? Please contact Jacqueline Yudkin at (818) 705-4604
RSVP Options
Go to www.laaacalphagam.com/calendar.html to RSVP then either mail a check or bring cash/check to event Mail this section along with your payment to: Susan Vessels, 288 Pleasant Street, Pasadena, CA 91101 Name: ______________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Initiating Chapter & Year ______________________
Have you previously been honored as a 25– or 50-year member? No Yes, as a 25-year member but not a 50-year member Yes, as a 50-year member
Please make checks payable to Alpha Gamma Delta
LOS ANGELES AREA ALUMNAECHAPTER Marijayne Stegman 244 N. Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED We’re on the Web www.laaacalphagam.com www.facebook.com/AGDLAAAC mj.stegman@usa.net alphagamla@gmail.com
Relatives or friends of deceased members, please help us. Clip this section and send to address above with date of death. Thank you. Please request a badge disposition form to return member’s badge to International, if needed.
Live with Purpose
LAAAC moving to electronic newsletter Alumnae chapters have been, and continue to be, required to communicate with members at least once a year. Historically, that has taken the required form of a paper newsletter and we will continue to offer the newsletter via paper to those that want it. However, recent changes to the communication policy now allow the LAAAC to communicate via electronic forms of communication if desired. In an effort to save money (we currently print and mail over 1,300 newsletters) and to act responsibly towards the environment, the LAAAC is moving towards distributing our newsletter electronically. A link to the newsletter will be provided to everyone on our email list, via a link on Facebook, and via a link on our website. To opt out of a paper based newsletter, you can do one of the following: Visit the LAAAC website and enter Opt Out into the Contact Us form Check the box at the bottom of the Heard on the Rosevines form and include your
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