Fraternity Updates

Fraternity Updates

Leadership Consultant Program

The 2022-23 Leadership Consultant Team wrapped up their travels for the year, completing 190 visits to 101 collegiate chapters! The team of seven traveled to 33 states and two provinces for 76 Growth Visits and 114 Member Experience Visits. Thank you to the 2022-23 LCs for their service to Fraternity and the impact they made on our collegiate chapters this year! Look forward to the 2023-24 LC announcement by following @AlphaGamLCs on Instagram in the next issue of the Quarterly ® alphagammadelta.org/leadership-consultant

Fraternity Housing Corporation Seeking Candidates for Board of Directors

The FHC is seeking qualified candidates for an open position on its Board of Directors, for a two-year term that begins on August 1, 2023. The FHC Board of Directors casts the vision, sets the standards and monitors the performance of the corporation, professionally led by our Chief Executive Officer.

To facilitate effective decision-making and strategic planning, the board seeks members with a wide variety of backgrounds and experience, which may include corporate finance, banking, law, strategic planning, real estate, construction, property management, entrepreneurship, non-profit management, higher education or broad Fraternity experience. Prior experience on a corporate or non-profit board may also be helpful.

Applications close May 15, 2023. Applicants can learn more and apply here ® tinyurl.com/bdhnnh7z.

Oral History Project

The Fraternity is wrapping up collecting alumnae stories through the Publishing Concepts (PCI) partnership in an effort to produce the Alpha Gamma Delta Oral History Project. Over 8,200 stories have already been submitted, and according to user survey feedback, 96.7% of members would recommend their sisters call in to participate. Stories are being transcribed and stored for posterity both at a national and local chapter level. PCI will complete collecting stories May 19. If you received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a dedicated representative for the Oral History Project to submit your story. The next phase of the project will be book binding; books will be ready by the end of the calendar year. We thank those that shared their memories and contributed to preserving the rich history of Alpha Gamma Delta for generations to come. Participation is optional and members can choose to update contact information online ® alphagammadelta.org/info-update.

Alumnae Feedback Survey Results

We would like to thank all those who participated in the Alumnae Survey Results. The online survey received approximately 600 survey responses. Responses are being collected and will be used to evaluate current programs and determine new alumnae opportunities. We look forward to publishing more details about survey findings in the next issue of the Quarterly

Empower 2023-24 Applications Now Open

In fall 2022, the Fraternity launched Empower, it’s premier leadership program. Following a selective application process, 126 exceptional leaders representing 65 collegiate chapters were selected to participate in Empower’s first cohort. Through a cohort-style model, participants were engaged in monthly meetings facilitated by accomplished alumnae. During these connections, participants deepened their knowledge on leadership practices to utilize in their campus community.

Empower culminated with Empower Institute located at Woodland Camp in Temple, Georgia in late April. Participants and alumnae facilitators gathered in-person to develop a capstone project and celebrate their success over the past year. Generously funded by the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, the Fraternity is proud to announce that applications for Empower 2023-24 are now open. Apply at: ® alphagammadelta. org/empower.

Foundation Fighting Hunger Grant Recipient List Announced

Thanks to our donors, the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation annually supports organizations dedicated to fighting hunger in our communities. Through the support of Alpha Gamma Delta’s sisters, alumnae chapters and clubs, collegiate chapters, families and friends, this year we are able to provide grants to 28 unique fighting hunger programs and projects in 20 states, totaling $250,000. View the list of the following organizations that were selected as Fighting Hunger Grant recipients at this link: ® tinyurl.com/3v53tftk.

ON THE COVER: Holly Brand

Psi–University of Alabama | Singer | Musician | Season 23 Top 20 finalist on NBC's The Voice | Miss Mississippi 2021

Nickname: Holls

Favorite Band: Little Big Town

Go-to-karaoke song: "good 4 u"

Coffee or Tea: Iced caramel latte

On this Week's Playlist: Rihanna and Paramore

Hometown: Meridian, Mississippi

Favorite Show: How I Met Your Mother

Favorite Podcast: Two Hot Takes

Team : Alabama Crimson Tide Football

Favorite Animal: Dixie, Holly's Boston Terrier

Motivational Quote: Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord."

WATCH SEASON 23 OF THE VOICE ON PEACOCK TV OR LIVE ON NBC

MONDAYS 8/7c AND TUESDAYS 9/8c

Look for our interview with Holly in the upcoming issue of the Quarterly magazine!