A PUBLICATION OF THE LOS ANGELES AREA ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF ALPHA GAMMA DELTA
Delta Alpha — University of Southern California Delta Epsilon —University of California, Los Angeles
Volume 45, Issue 2
Fall 2014
Delta Epsilon Chapter is Reinstalled at UCLA, Chapter House Renovation nearing Completion
LAAAC Editor: Marijayne Wallace Stegman Delta Alpha Collegiate Publications Coordinator: Taline Rumaya Delta Epsilon Collegiate Publications Coordinator: Michelle DeStein
Inside this issue: Electronic dues payment goes live Rosevines
New International Council Officers Collegiate Capsules
On May 18, 2014, Delta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta officially returned to the University of California, Los Angeles campus. International President Jackie Brannon Stutts acted as the installing officer in an emotional ceremony held at the Palisades Ballroom on the UCLA campus. Two Initiation ceremonies were held in the afternoon. Members from Iota chapter at the University of Washington served as the Initiation team. Advisors and alumnae were on hand for the ceremonies welcoming our newest sisters.
An Open House was held in August giving alumnae and International visitors a glimpse of the renovated Delta Epsilon chapter house. International President Rie Gerah Hoener, Executive Director Stephannie Sack Bailey, and Fraternity Housing Corporation Managing Director Dan Duncan were on hand to thank alumnae for their dedication in maintaining the house over the years. In terms of the renovation, of particular note is a new conference room created by closing off the former telephone nook and silver closet. Additionally the bathroom on the first floor, the former Town Girls’ room on the second floor, and the patio have also been updated. Work (Continued on page 6)
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Later in the evening, the Reinstallation banquet was held with the new (Continued on page 8)
LAAAC Officers
Delta Alpha Teri McKeever honored as Distinguished Citizen
Gingerbread Tea Invitation
Alpha Gamma Delta recognized Teri McKeever as a Distinguished Citizen at this past summer’s Convention. Though unable to attend, she was presented the award in California prior to Convention. One of the top coaches of women's swimming in the United States, She was the first woman coach on the U.S. Olympic Swimming team and the first woman to be named head coach of the national team (Continued on page 5)
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President’s Letter Dear Sisters, What an amazing 2013-2014 the Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter has experienced! In one year, we participated in 2 recolonizations, 2 re-installation banquets, 2 senior rededications, assisted with 2 chapter house remodels and 2 chapter house grand re openings, attended multiple initiations and alumnae/ collegiate events, participated in planning the largest Los Angeles/Orange County IRD ever, attended International Convention 2014, witnessed our Delta Alpha and Delta Epsilon chapter banners being carried by collegians in the opening ceremonies for the very first time, received 2 awards at International Convention, and have now supported 2 very successful 2014 formal Fall recruitments, one at USC and one at UCLA. Most of these events were in addition to the Alumnae Chapters’ other scheduled alumnae events, such as the Fall Tailgate, JDRF Walk, Gingerbread Tea, House of Ruth, Junior Circle events, Officer Installation, Poker Night, Del Mar Horse Races and Lighting of the Tapers/ Memorial Service. All of the above events and activities have taken your time, support, commitment, and dedication. In recognition of your commitment and dedication to Alpha Gamma Delta, the Alumnae Chapter received an award at the International Convention 2014 for “outstanding support to collegiate (continued on pg 7)
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Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter Support Fees Our Payment Page is up and running! You can now pay your dues online with a credit card.
By clicking the button below a new window will open to the Payment Page on the LAAAC website.
Click the green button to initiate the process. Enter the amount of your payment.
The Annual Support Fee is $30. Payment of your Annual Support Fee allows the Alumnae Chapter to continue serving the needs of alumnae and the collegiate chapters at UCLA and USC. You may include an additional contribution that will assist the alumnae chapter to send the LAAAC President to Convention, contribute to the Foundation, and support alumnae activities. Click Submit. Complete the required information and then click the Pay With Your Credit Card button. Click here to pay your Annual Support Fee online. You can still pay your Support Fee by sending your check along with your name, address, chapter and email address to Susan Vessels, 288 Pleasant Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you have moved, please indicate that your address is new.
From the Foundation From the Foundation — Being There for One Another July’s International Convention in Indianapolis was a great reminder of all the things that make Alpha Gamma Delta such an amazing organization: We are multi-generational – encouraging women of all generations to come together as sisters and work for the betterment of women We are global – alumnae from all over the world coming together to share perspectives and insight We are progressive – taking the lead on women’s education and advocacy We are there for one another! The Foundation takes great pride in supporting the values, goals and philanthropic work of Alpha Gamma Delta. With the help of our alumnae, during the past year, we were able to award more than $581,000 in scholarships, grants, philanthropic support, leadership training and educational programming, all examples of Alpha Gams being there for one another in so many powerful ways. The need we see in our scholarship, SIS grant and Diabetes Education & Awareness grant applications increases every year. We hope you’ll join us in being there for our sisters this year. For more information or to make a donation please visit www.alphagammadeltafoundation.org.
Congratulations to the Foundation for recognition of the new Disaster Relief program The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation won an award for their new Disaster Relief program! This industry award was presented among our fraternal peers by the North-American Interfraternity Conference Foundation (NICF) at their recent conference.
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CONVENTION 2014 - FULL CIRCLE - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Indianapolis, Indiana was the setting for the 2014 International Convention. A large contingent from the Southern California area was in attendance, including collegiate members from our newly reinstalled chapters. One of the highlights of Convention was the chance to visit our new International Headquarters building and see the amazing archives room and see the
Convention Awards Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter Outstanding Support of Collegiate Chapters Outstanding Communications Award Palm Springs Area Alumnae Club Alumnae Club Achievement Award Orange Country Junior Circle Outstanding Junior Circle Award
Emily Butterfield gallery. There were many opportunities to meet with sisters from other chapters to exchange ideas, meet with International Officers and VST team members to work through issues, and to learn and be inspired through guest speakers and presentations. The LAAAC, Orange County Junior Circle, and the Palm Springs Club all received recognition for their achievements over the last biennium. We cheered with pride as Delta Alpha Teri McKeever was recognized as a Distinguished Citizen. Initiation at Convention is always a special time to reconnect with our ritual as three women were welcomed into our sisterhood. We celebrated as many of our local alumnae were recognized for their service with Honors of Epsilon Pi. On the last day of Convention, our newly installed President Rie Gerah Hoehner challenged us all to look “Onward and Upward” as we go through the next biennium before meeting again in Orlando, Florida for Convention 2016.
Honors of Epsilon Pi Arc with Diamonds and Pearls Barbara Meador Callard (DA) Arc with Diamonds Debbie Fick Wendler (AB)
Arc with Diamond Eileen Lyon Carol Reed Wendi Kepner Damico Arc Ashley Say
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Rosevines CHAPTER GRAND Susan Willis Lockwood (DA), initiated 2/26/65, entered Chapter Grand on May 23, 2014 Cheryl Holm Walter (DA), initiated 2/29/61, entered Chapter Grand on January 22, 2014 Traci Brown Austin (DA) initiated 8/19/86, entered Chapter Grand on 5/14/14 SYMPATHY TO... Diana Agajanian (DA) on the passing of her brother, George. CONGRATULATIONS TO... Kristen Blakely (EY) on her marriage to Drew Damon on August 1, 2014 Diana Lui (DA) on her engagement to Kurtis Fujita August 31, 2014 Ruth Farrington Kawamoto (DE) and Keith Kawamoto on the marriage of their son, Brian to Caryn, in October 2014 Annmarie Blount Thomas (DE) and Mitchell Thomas on the marriage of their son, Mark to Hayley, in August 2014. Jacqueline Yudkin (DE) on the birth of her grandson, Lucius. Jacqueline had the pleasure of visiting with her son and daughter-inlaw and helping to care for her grandson this summer. Since her daughter-in-law is Chinese, Jacqueline is learning some Chinese words to share with her grandson. NEWS Two Delta Alpha alumnae are serving on the University of Southern California Board of Governor’s for 20142015. Christine Ofiesh is serving as an At-Large Member with her term ending in 2015. Melody Nishida is serving a special appointment and will also end her term in 2015. Eileen Lyon (DE), her husband, Scott Profeta, and daughters took a grand vacation to the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Their vacation occurred during the Stanley Cup playoffs, so Eileen made sure to support the L.A. Kings by posting her “Go, Kings, Go” cheers dutifully on Facebook during the trip! Eileen has taken up running and ran in the Nike Women’s Half Marathon San Francisco on October 19, 2014. Kathleen Burns Campos (DA) is currently serving as President of Trojan League of Los Angeles. The League was founded to foster continuing interest in the University of Southern California on the part of Trojan Alumni, their families, friends, and the community by bringing into prominence its history, traditions, and accomplishments. The League sponsors an annual benefit, showcasing a school or department of the University. This year’s annual benefit honors the Engemann Student Health Center and 100 years of Student Health at USC. Other Delta Alphas also serving on the committee for the benefit are Francine Restivo Cafarchia, Laure Rowe Molina, Melody Nishida, and Christine Ofiesh. Delta Epsilon Gayle Hodgkins Clark’s daughter, Sara Clark, is a freshman at the University of Washington and is on the women’s crew team. Melody Nishida (DA) was the 2014 USC Women’s Conference Co-Chair for the March 6th event. Kathleen Burns Campos served on the Host Committee. This was the 6th annual USC Women’s Conference – Women Making an Impact! This highly anticipated conference brings together women of all backgrounds for a day of empowerment, inspiration, and professional networking. Jeanie Stone Urban's (DE) daughter, Kelly Urban, is starting her masters in Cinematography at UCLA. Jeanie was initiated at Delta Epsilon and transferred to San Diego State (SDSU) her junior year to play on the women's softball team. Jeanie affiliated with Delta Eta and graduated from SDSU. She currently works for the University of California, Office of the President. Wishing ABC Channel 7 newscaster and Delta Alpha alumna Michelle Tuzee all the best as she recovers from back surgery. Annmarie Blount Thomas (DE) has launched a website which displays her artwork based on the works of Jane Austen. Check it out www.JaneAustenFineArt.com. Congratulations to Delta Sigma alumna Keegan Ewing, one of the newest members of the LA Kings Ice Crew.
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Delta Alpha honored at Convention (continued from page 1) at
a major international meet (the 2006 Pan Pacific meet in British Columbia). Teri was named the head coach of the U.S. women's team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London in December of 2010. Regarded as one of the best swimming mentors in the United States, Teri completed her 22nd year as head coach of the University of California's women's swimming and diving program in 2013-14. In addition to her other historical milestones, Teri is above all proud to have helped guide Natalie Coughlin to 11 Olympic medals, including three gold, and the entire U.S. swimming team to 28 medals, including 12 gold. The Distinguished Citizen Award was established in 1959 to recognize alumnae members of the Fraternity for outstanding professional and community achievement. This award is presented to women who are outstanding in their professions or in civic, organizational, cultural or charitable work in ways that demonstrate the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose. Prior to making her mark on Cal women's swimming, Teri had strong ties to the Pac-10 Conference, both as an athlete and as a coach. A former USC All-American herself, she competed in the NCAA Championships meet all four years while at USC and helped the Trojans to four consecutive NCAA top-10 finishes. She earned All-America honors in both 1980 and 1981. As a senior in 1983, Teri was named USC's Outstanding Student-Athlete. She worked as an assistant coach at USC from 1984-87, helping develop several All-Americans. Teri graduated from USC in 1983 with a B.S. in Education with two teaching credentials (multiple subject, secondary life science) and also earned a Master’s degree in Athletic Administration in 1987. Teri’s father, Mike, was an All-American lineman for the Trojans' football team in 1959. Teri comes from a family of 10 children (she is the oldest), all with varied athletic backgrounds. Teri married Jerry Romani in the spring of 2007. They live in Valley Center in Northern California.
Rosevines Paula Behrhorst Garnsey’s (DA) son Blake attends Chapman University and has a radio show on Chapman Radio. Each year, Pimlico Race Course awards the Old Hilltop Award to selected members of the sports media who have served Thoroughbred racing with excellence and distinction. This year, HRTV's Executive Producer and Senior Vice President, Amy Zimmerman (DA) was given an Old Hilltop Award and joins the ranks of Red Smith, the first honoree in 1976, Howard Cosell and Tom Hammond, among many others. A member of Santa Anita's staff since 1986, Amy serves as that track's VP- Business Coordination & Director of Broadcasting, concurrent with her position at HRTV, which is headquartered at the Arcadia, California track. Delta Alphas Christine Ofiesh and Jana Waring Greer were recognized with Alumni Service Awards at the 81st Annual USC Alumni Awards Banquet. Jana chairs the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences Board of Councilors. Christine is involved extensively with organizations at USC and has either been an officer or served on committees that include the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors, Town and Gown of USC, Trojan League of Los Angeles, the Keck Hospital of USC Guild, USC Associates, the USC Trojan Marching Band Executive Board, Marshall Partners, and the USC Athletics Board of Counselors. She currently service as president of Trojan Guild of Los Angeles. Next time you are at Disneyland on a weekend, look for Delta Alpha Shari Koss. She can often be found at the Monorail or Star Tours. She also runs in many of the Disney half marathons. In September 2014, Cindy Luis Wells (DE) celebrated 33 years working for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser in Honolulu, Hawaii. Claire Wagner (DE) is in a bluegrass band called Windy Ridge which plays locally in and around Los Angeles County and Southern California. See the Windy Ridge website at www.windyridgebluegrass.com, for scheduled events and/or check the band out on Facebook.
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Delta Epsilon Chapter House Update continues on the kitchen with a hope that it will be completed by yearend. The kitchen is getting a significant upgrade which in turn is requiring some structural and mechanical upgrades as well. The house is completed enough to allow the collegiate members to move in and to use the house for Recruitment. (continued from page 1)
During the Open House, the fountain was dedicated to the Delta Epsilon alumnae with a plaque unveiled by Stephannie Bailey (see picture below). Alumnae Carol Reed and Eileen Lyon were honored for their years of service maintaining the Delta Epsilon chapter house while the chapter was off campus. They were each given framed tiles matching the original tiles on the front staircase.
Alpha Gamma Delta Executive Director Pursuing New Opportunity Stephannie Sack Bailey (ZO), has left her role as Executive Director of Alpha Gamma Delta to pursue a new professional opportunity. She has accepted a position as Executive Vice President for Matrix Achievement, a global sales force effectiveness consulting firm that provides a platform of solutions including training, coaching and technology. In her six-year tenure at Alpha Gamma Delta, Stephannie has partnered with International Council to make significant strides for our Fraternity. She has helped lead the Fraternity’s focus on financial stability, membership growth, the member experience and organizational culture. During this time our Fraternity has grown its assets to the highest level in organizational history, 14 new collegiate chapters have been established and our overall membership has increased significantly. The Alpha Gamma Delta Experience member development program was established, providing a framework for our collegiate members to grow and develop as women. A new Fraternity brand was created, which encouraged all sisters to Live with Purpose and feel proud of their membership in Alpha Gamma Delta. Additionally, the Fraternity Housing Corporation was established, and under Stephannie’s leadership, has grown to 24 chapter facilities and over $24 million in assets. During this transition period, International Council has appointed Dan Duncan as Interim Executive Director to continue work on the Fraternity and FHC’s key priorities and to lead the staff throughout the transition. Dan is a member of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity and has been part of the Alpha Gamma Delta staff leadership team for five years. Dan continues to serve as the Managing Director for Alpha Gamma Delta Property Management, LLC. We have been fortunate in the Los Angeles Area to work with Stephannie extensively as our chapters have returned to campus and our chapter houses have been renovated. Please join the LAAAC in wishing Stephannie all the best in her future career pursuits. The great news is that Stephannie is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and therefore we look forward to crossing paths again in the future!
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New International Council At Convention, a new International Council was installed to lead the fraternity over the next biennium. The officers are (from left): Melissa Jacobsen James (R) International Vice President-Alumnae; Cinda Zehner O’Connor (BX) International Vice President-Panhellenic Affairs; Marie Ford Palmer (GA) International Vice President, Membership; Rie Gerah Hoehner (EN) International President; Bobette Sandifer Thompson (GZ) International Vice PresidentFinance; Lee Woodham DiGiovanni (GA), International Vice President-Extension; Amber Garrison Duncan (EJ) International Vice President-Collegians
President’s Letter (continued from page 2) chapters.” Many of you may not realize it, but the LAAAC currently is the only alumnae chapter
in Alpha Gamma Delta to support 2 collegiate chapters. Alumnae, you are AWESOME! The Alumnae Chapter Board has been working hard to plan a variety of alumnae events and activities for 2014- 2015, to help provide support and coordinate activities with our two collegiate chapters, and to promote our philanthropy and Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation involvement. If you haven’t joined in or been able to attend an alumnae event yet, don’t hesitate to join the fun! If you have an idea for a future event or activity, please contact us with your idea(s). If you want to get involved, in a big way or a small way, let me know. Even if you can’t attend an event, there are plenty of ways to help or get involved. Contact information for your Board members is included in this newsletter. At Convention 2014, the Alumnae Chapter, through the wonderful work of our Editor, Marijayne Wallace Stegman, was recognized with the alumnae chapter award for Outstanding Communications. Please take a look at our website at www.laaacalphagam.com and our Facebook page at AGD Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter for the latest and greatest on current and upcoming events. We would love to hear news from you about what you are doing and/or any new accomplishments or milestones in your life. Your news can be submitted via the Rosevines form in this newsletter or through the Contact form on our website. Finally, don’t forget to pay your annual support fee to the Alumnae Chapter. Your support fees are what helps the Alumnae Chapter fund our activities and support our collegiate chapters. At Convention, new International President, Rie Gerah Hoehner, stated “our goals should be to seek the best, to be our best, to reach for perfection and to achieve excellence,” and she challenged “each of us to set our sights at the highest standards and reach for those goals of excellence and to become the inspiration to those around us to do the same.” Sisters, thank you for all your hard work that contributed to the Alumnae Chapter’s success over the last biennium and for being an example for those who will follow us in the years to come. We look forward to the challenges of the 2014 -2015 year, to involve our alumnae, to support our collegians and to Live with Purpose. Loyally, Melanie Sharon O’Donnell President, Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter
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Delta Epsilon Reinstallation initiates joining with alumnae to celebrate the exciting day. Barbara Meador Callard, New Chapter Development Specialist for Delta Epsilon, served as Toastmistress. Toasts to our Our Alma Mater, Our Founders, Our Initiates, and Our Fraternity were presented by Troy Bartels, Directors of Greek Life at UCLA, Mary McGoey, Operations Advisor, Helene Cook, 2014 Panhellenic Council President at UCLA, and Mande Adams, Director of Greek Life at UCLA. Monica Scisorek, the Leadership Consultant that had spent the school year with the Delta Epsilon chapter, handled the Chapter Introduction. The evening was capped off with the presentation of the original hand-drawn Charter by Jackie Brannon Stutts to Delta Epsilon chapter President Danielle Pritchard. The Charter will hang in the chapter house. Julie Waitman Cretin, Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director, presented the chapter with two Foundation scholarships. (continued from page 1)
(above) Sally Beamish Neff (far left) and Melanie O’Donnell (in black), (right) Melanie and Charlotte
Charlotte Neff is the daughter of DE Sally Beamish Neff, initiated in 1976. Sally is the sisterdaughter of LAAAC President Melanie Sharon O’Donnell. Sally entered Chapter Grand on February 10, 1999 at the age of 42, leaving behind 3 young children, Peter, Laura and Charlotte, and her husband, Curt. Charlotte found Alpha Gamma Delta in its recolonization year at UCLA. Melanie met Charlotte at the New Member Ceremony when the Leadership Consultant pointed to her and she said "you may have known her mother, Sally Beamish Neff." Melanie had the honor of pinning Charlotte with Sally's badge at Initiation.
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Delta Epsilon Collegiate Update The collegians moved into the beautifully renovated Chapter House on September 15th. UCLA Fall Recruitment took place Sept. 30-October 5th. The members all went to the UCLA football game together on Oct. 4thand on Oct. 5th, Bid Night was held, themed "Sweet Home Alpha Gam," to welcome the wonderful Fall 2014 New Member class. The night included dancing on the patio, an array of food choices served from a food truck vendor, and a photographer capturing all the fun! A sisterhood event was held on October 10th which included a bonfire and making s'mores. They have enjoyed several mixers with different fraternities. On October 21st, Amies la Vie, a mini boutique, presented a clothing and jewelry trunk show at the chapter house, which included a henna station. The collegiate look forward to seeing
the alumnae on November 2nd for Presents and December 6th for Initiation.
Delta Alpha Collegiate Update After finally moving into the newly renovated house, learning more about each other during Polish Week, and sharing their sisterhood with all the incredible women going through recruitment, the chapter was very excited to welcome over 60 new women to the chapter at our PAGDDISE themed Bid Day. The New Member Pinning Ceremony took place two days after Bid Day, and the New Members recently learned the identity of their Big Sis! The first few weeks of school have been packed with sisterhood events, including a trip to Hermosa Beach, a movie night featuring Clueless, and cookie decorating. The chapter also held a philanthropy event, a Stella & Dot trunk show. On the weekend of Sept. 5-7, groups of sisters road-tripped north for the annual Stanford weekender. Dirt Dogs catered the first tailgate just after Bid Day. Since then they have tailgated with some
Delta Tau Collegiate Update In the Spring, Delta Tau was recognized as the Sorority of the Year and won the Four Pillars Award at Chapman University. Along with their strong sisterhood, they are very active philanthropically, earning $8,000 last spring with their “Serve It Up for Diabetes” tennis tournament and another $13,000 this fall with their “So You Think You Can DiaBeat This” dance contest. Way to go ladies!
of the fraternities. SAM asked the chapter to Homecoming by performing a lovely rendition of the Bask Street Boys’ “I Want It That Way.”
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For more information, please visit www.laaacalphagam.com/calendar.html Date/Time
Event
Location
10/31-11/2/14
Parent’s Weekend - UCLA
UCLA — various locations
11/2/14
Presents - UCLA
11/7/14 6:30 pm Reception 7:30 pm Dinner
USC Greek Gala Reservations due by Oct. 31st http://www.uscpanhellenic.com/greek-gala
11/8/14
Initiation - Delta Alpha
RSVP
Delta Alpha Chapter House
11/9/14
Feast of Roses Brunch - Delta Alpha RSVP
Delta Alpha Chapter House
11/8/14 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Initiation & Feast of Roses - Delta Tau, Chapman University in Beckman Hall Room 404 RSVP: http://www.evite.com/event/03E1P7JY3UWJNQPTSEPEKHEXKMWQPU
11/13/14
Parent’s Weekend - USC Family BBQ — $20
11/14/14
Parent’s Weekend - USC USC Radisson Hotel Casino Night - $60 - Includes game chips, hors d’oeu- 3540 S. Figueroa Street, LA vres. No host bar.
RSVP
Delta Epsilon Chapter House USC Town & Gown, University Park Campus
Outside Gate 19 entrance to the Coliseum
Tickets to BBQ and/or Casino Night: http://uscagdparentclub.weebly.com/ticket-purchase.html 11/15/14
Presents - USC, Reception to follow
Delta Alpha Chapter House
2 pm
RSVP by Nov. 7th to http://www.tinyprints.com/rsvp/sites/events.php?event_url=agdpresents
11/20/14
Bingo sponsored by Glendale/Burbank/ Pasadena Area
Home of Kathleen Waller 2120 E. Woodlyn Road, Pasadena
12/3/14
Inland Empire Holiday Party RSVP Bring a wrapped ornament for an exchange
Hamilton’s Steak House, 1211 E. Garvey Street, Covina, contact Janie Cushing at 909-982-0893 for more information
12/6/14
Initiation - Delta Epsilon
Delta Epsilon Chapter House
12/7/14 2-4 pm
Gingerbread Tea RSVP Bring a new unwrapped book to donate to (note this is on Sunday this Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles year) We will honor our 25-, 50-, & 75-year members and perform Senior Rededication for December grads
Home of Eileen Lyon 16258 Lovett Place, Encino Contact Jacqueline Yudkin at 818-705-4604 for more information
1/24/15
Visit to Getty Museum
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles Contact Melanie O’Donnell at 760-602-0944 for more information
2/7/15
Wine Tasting, presented by One Hope RSVP (see more details on page 15)
RSVP
Home of Leeza Hoyt 6661 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes Contact Patty Schned at 805-304-1602 for more information
3/7/15
Make gift bags for House of Ruth Home of Jackie Yudkin Bring small sample size sundries or small toys/candy for 8201 Lindley Avenue, Reseda bags for women & children at the shelter
4/11/15
International Reunion Day 2015 “Strength in Sisterhood”
Long Beach Hilton 701 W. Ocean Blvd,, Long Beach
4/25/15
Senior Rededication - Delta Alpha & Delta Epsilon
TBD
5/17/15
LAAAC Officer Installation
TBD
DA Chapter House, 729 W. 28th Street, Los Angeles
DE Chapter House, 624 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter Officers President
Melanie Sharon O’Donnell
odonnell_melanie@yahoo.com
(760) 602-0944
VP, Membership
Theresa Kaczorowski Green
theprincess55@yahoo.com
(714) 846-5273
Vice President, Operations
Patty Bogaty Schned
patschned@aol.com
(805) 304-1602
Treasurer
Susan Vessels
svessels@pacbell.net
(626) 795-4621
Recording Secretary/Co-Chair IRD
Janie White Cushing
janierusty@verizon.net
(909) 982-0893
Corresponding Secretary
Giselle Rocha Milatoivc
gk_rocha@yahoo.com
(714) 280-9635
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
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
San Gabriel Valley Alumnae Panhellenic Rep Delta Alpha Alumnae Releations Advisor
Di Agajanian
uscdi@yahoo.com
(562) 699-1978
Los Angeles Alumnae Panhellenic Rep Delta Epsilon Alumnae Relations Advisor
Michelle Angelo
michellea1016@aol.com
(714) 813-9311
Update your Information with International A while back International switched the 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. Updating your information in myAlphaGam automatically updates International’s database!
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Advisors Delta Epsilon
Delta Alpha
Initiating Chapter
Position
Name
Chapter Advisor
Missy Morain
BK
Risk Management
Rachel Bevitz
GB
Ritual Advisor
(open)
Alumnae Relations
Name
Initiating Chapter
Kristen Blakely
EY
DI
Nataly Perez
DP
Michelle Angelo
DT
Diana Agajanian
DA
Member Development Shanise Owens
DP
Kelley Cattanach
DR
D
Alpha Experience
Hilary Zimmerman
(open)
Gamma Experience
(open)
Delta Experience
Sammie Rogers Brown
QT
(open)
Sisterhood
Shannon Peterka
DT
Kristen Stimola
ZB
Finance
Sarah Avellar
AB
Susan Vessels
DA
Property
Eileen Lyon
DE
Candy Duncan
DA
Purchasing
McKenzie Hanson
DP
(open)
Philanthropy
Amy Beard
DS
Cindy Hill
DA
Operations
Mary McGoey
DE
Caitlin Ferguson
DI
Correspondence
(open)
Annice Pelentay
DA
Social Media
(open)
Morgan Zakheim
DI
Publications
(open)
Shari Koss
DA
Campus Relations
Kimberly Katz
DT
Kathleen Shulte Waller
DA
Public Relations
Stephanie Engle
DT
Connie Cashin
DA
Activities
(open)
Lori Cavanaugh Schreier
DA
Recruitment
Ariel Clearman
Julia De Almeida
DT
Continuous Open Recruitment
Sammie Rogers Brown
QT
(open)
Membership
Kelly Griffiths Rave
DT
Judy Woo
DA
Scholarship
Patty Schned
DE
Francine Restivo Cafarchia
DA
Social
Mariangela Pagan
GB
Caroline Johnson
BX
Kayla Ferrari
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Interested in being an Advisor? There are opportunities available if you are interested in being an advisor at Delta Epsilon or Delta Alpha. This is a wonderful way to ensure the success of our newly returned chapters and to impact the lives of these young women. If interested in advisor opportunities at Delta Epsilon (UCLA), contact Province Director Barbara Meador Callard at PD56@alphagammadelta.org. If you are interested in advisor opportunities at USC, contact Province Director Kelly Bass Seibel at PD54@alphagammadelta.org.
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Collegiate Officers Office
Delta Alpha
Delta Epsilon
President
Sarah Manley
Danielle Pritchard
Risk Management Coordinator
Michelle Moon
Rachael Caglia
Ritual Coordinator
Alexa Radson
Emily Taing
Alumnae Relations Coordinator
Gwen Holst
Alexandria Camarella
VP, Member Development
Claire Logan
Leah Selby
Alpha Experience Coordinator
Gabriella Koek
Mei Deng
President’s Team
Member Development Team
Gamma Experience Coordinator Stephanie Zhang
Rebecca Stark
Delta Experience Coordinator
Cate Partain
Jennifer Sawhney
Sisterhood Coordinator
Meghan Koshar
Phoebe Lai
VP, Finance
Brianna McRee
Kaili Yang
Property Coordinator
Tayce Taylor
Shelby Krivis
Purchasing Coordinator
Madison Kaplan-Zusman
Paniz Arab
Philanthropy Coordinator
Kelsey Reinhardt
Stephanie Ko
VP, Operations
Justine Cocchi
Diana Garnica
Social Media Coordinator
Vasudha Goel
Katie Chau
Correspondence Coordinator
Evely Liu
Jennifer Servantes
Publications Coordinator
Taline Rumaya
Michelle DeStein
VP, Campus Relations
Brittany Kuhne
Caryn Moran
Public Relations Coordinator
Breanna Johnson
Jennifer Rose
Activities Coordinator
Autumn Battani
Olivia LaPierre
VP, Recruitment
Olivia Cordell
Anna Blore
Continuous Open Recruitment
Miranda Herzog
Jenna Grossinger
Membership Coordinator
Tiffany Young
Anhelica Robles
VP, Scholarship
Grace Gao
Kerianne Grant
Social Coordinator
Taylor Osher
Anais Engel
Finance Team
Operations Team
Campus Relations Team
Recruitment Team
Scholarship Team
DA & DE Formal Recruitment Pictures - see website for more pictures
Carla Stock (DH) and her daughter Katie, a New Member of Delta Alpha chapter, on Bid Day.
Volume 45, Issue 2
Nominations for the 2015-2016 LAAAC Officers It’s that time of year again when we look for nominations for the next group of officers to lead the Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter. If you are interested in an office or if you know someone that you think would make a great leader for our Alumnae Chapter, make sure to submit your nomination. Nominations are completely confidential. All positions are open for nomination this year with all positions except the President being a one-year term. The President serves a two-year term. The new President will represent the Alumnae Chapter at Convention in Orlando, FL in 2016. A brief description of each position is included on the nominating form. If you have additional questions, please contact Melanie O’Donnell at odonnell_melanie@yahoo.com.
Nominations Form
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Los Angeles Junior Circle The Los Angeles Junior Circle is a group of recent and not-as-recent grads that get together from time to time to have fun and do a little good. This summer they held a poker tournament to raise money for the Foundation that was a great time. A lesson was held prior and then the women put their skills to the test with a tournament. Saturday, November 8th, 11 am Brunch/Lunch at Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese 7461 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 Sunday, December 14th, 2 pm ICE @ Santa Monica, corner of 5th & Arizona Avenues If you’d like to get on the list for information about events, contact Laura Gordon at llgordon23@gmail.com or at 310-600-1459 .
Saturday, February 7, 2015, 7 pm “Drink, Laugh, Love” Wine Tasting Presented by One Hope Home of Leeza Hoyt, 6661 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes One Hope combines social impact with selling products and services. A representative from One Hope will be at the party to talk about each of the wines. Half and full cases of wine will be available for purchase with 15% of the proceeds going towards the Foundation. Significant others and friends are welcome (21 & over only please). Price is $25 per couple or $15 person. Space is limited.
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News & Tidbits from around Southern California
The last Athena Banquet was held on October 24th at the Clubhouse in Anaheim. Since it is the last banquet, former Athena Award winners were honored. The San Gabriel Valley Panhellenic Spring Scholarship Banquet raised $8,000. Next year’s benefit will be held on March 9, 2015.
Live with Purpose
LOS ANGELES AREA ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF ALPHA GAMMA DELTA Marijayne Stegman 244 N. Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 mj.stegman@usa.net
We’re on the Web www.laaacalphagam.com www.facebook.com/AGDLAAAC
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Pictures from Gingerbread Tea 2013