Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly • Fall 2012 by Alpha Gamma Delta

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joys of Alpha Gamma Delta membership continue to make me proud. Our offer of membership to outstanding women this fall was a successful adventure. Just this fall alone, we’ve welcomed over 2,600 new members to Alpha Gam. That means, of the groups who have completed recruitment, we are at about 107 percent of total. Statistically, we expect to offer membership to 25 alumna initiates this year as well. Another exciting addition to our membership numbers has been the colonization at the University of South Carolina. We had 285 new members sign bid cards at this event! To give you a reference point, our largest chapter, Psi Chapter at the University of Alabama, has 297 members. The University of South Carolina Colony will easily become our second largest chapter when it is installed later this fall. The new housing initiatives are precipitating even more success. The Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) was formed to provide safe, competitive and attractive housing for our collegiate chapters. It is well-known that providing competitive and attractive

housing aids in the recruitment of stellar women. Today, the FHC is overseeing housing at nine campuses. Additionally, we have at least three local House Associations that are undergoing new building projects. You will most likely enjoy the “Building our Future” article on page 4 that provides pictures and explains these housing initiatives even more. The first line of the Purpose, “To gain understanding that wisdom may be vouched safe to me” continues to be the Fraternity’s focus. Alpha Gamma Delta is one of the first National Panhellenic Conference groups (there are two other groups in addition to us) providing a four-year membership experience for our collegiate members. The Alpha Gamma Delta Experience—innovative and relevant programming which reflects our Purpose—has come to fruition this fall. Read more about this initiative, and the online Learning Management System (LMS) that is coming this December, on page 10. Personally, I had a very exciting October evening presenting the Distinguished Citizen Award to Beth Killough

Chapman, Gamma UpsilonUniversity of Montevallo, Alabama’s Secretary of State, in Birmingham, Alabama. Beth was unable to join us for International Convention in St. Louis because as the President of the National Association of Secretaries of State, she was presiding over their annual meeting. Additionally, Judith Hayes Hand, Epsilon Alpha-University of Missouri, and I presided over the Lighting of the Tapers for Amy Nichols McCain, PsiUniversity of Alabama. It was a fun evening celebrating the accomplishments and success of these two members. Hopefully the joys of membership make you proud as well. Alpha Gamma Delta is a leading women’s organization dedicated to excellence in education and leadership. We inspire our members to grow and prosper with lifelong positive relationships. May we continue to make an impact in the world around us while encouraging one another to Live with Purpose! Loyally in epsilon pi,

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Fraternity News Building our Future

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the INbox Dear Quarterly staff, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to write the article about my experience in Alpha Gam. My family and I will forever treasure this article. It was beautifully written. Thank you so much for helping me share my story with other Alpha Gams.

Loyally in epsilon pi, Jessica Galloway Theta Delta-North Georgia College and State University (Referring to Summer 2012 Quarterly collegiate profile, titled “In Her Mom’s Footsteps.”)

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Jessica, Thank you for your feedback on the Quarterly article. We were so touched by your story, and so many Alpha Gams were moved as well. Thank you for sharing your story with the entire sisterhood! Best, Jill Harter Quarterly Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you so much for sending me the latest Quarterly! I enjoyed reading it from cover to end. Great job. Loyally, Susie Fransen Thrams Beta Kappa-University of Iowa Dear Jackie Brannon Stutts, I love the electronic Quarterly and thoroughly enjoyed watching the State of the Fraternity video. Thanks for all you do. Loyally, Deedee Smith Evans Upsilon-University of Oklahoma TWEETS • I get so overly excited when it’s the day the Quarterly comes out! #AlphaGam forLife #soproudofmysisters @alphagammadelta –Lindsay Wilson, Rho-Iowa State University 2 quarterly

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Reading my @alphagammadelta #Quarterly and wishing my college days with ΑΓΔ were here again! –Brienne Thornbury Michaels, Gamma Iota-Mercer University

FACEBOOK COMMENTS • I don't cry...I don't cry at movies or weddings or most funerals...but the story about Jessica has me in tears. –Arin Cox Teater, Theta UpsilonGeorgetown College • Like Arin, I was balling during the story about Jessica, too. I also teared up remembering the Honors of Epsilon Pi Banquet at Convention. Can't wait until 2014 in Indy! –Tara Wheeler Prather, Theta KappaUniversity of Virginia

Submit your feedback on the Quarterly! Thank you to all sisters who submitted a letter to the editor for this issue. Remember, the Quarterly is for YOU! We want to hear what you think about your magazine! Send your comments on this issue of the Quarterly by December 15 by email to quarterly@ alphagammadelta.org or by mail to Attn:

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fraternity news updates

Historical Colonization Effort

Staying Connected

Save the Date: The Leadership Conference

Alpha Gamma Delta is proud of its recent

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Carolina, in which 285 women were invited

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to join our sisterhood! This historical event

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with Alpha Gams from across the globe!

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the University of South Carolina will be available in the Winter 2013 Quarterly.

Online registration will be available in the spring. More details coming soon!

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On a campus with housing for the Greek community, residential properties are an ever important factor in a chapter’s overall success. Alpha Gamma Delta, along with the Fraternity Housing Corporation, works extensively with these campuses to ensure our chapters are provided with safe, attractive and competitive housing. Currently, the Fraternity Housing Corporation supports nine chapters, while others are supported by local House Associations. Many Alpha Gam spaces have undergone (or are undergoing!) major renovations and redesigns in the past few months; check out each beautiful property below!

Chapter House Highlights:

• Over 30,000 square feet • Increased live-in capacity to 62 members • Enlarged, multi-functional chapter room • Elevator • Modern, updated bathrooms • Larger closet space for members • Larger kitchen work area • Chapter Housing Supervisor’s suite • Enhanced on-site laundry facilities • Courtyard for events and reunions

Psi—University of Alabama Psi-University of Alabama, the largest Alpha Gamma Delta collegiate chapter, desperately needed a new chapter house. The Greek system at Alabama continued to grow significantly, with each new member class being nearly 100 members. Although it continued to be one of the top chapters on campus, Psi Chapter had one of the smallest, most out-of-date chapter houses. 4 quarterly

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In order to have all chapter members be able to meet and dine in the chapter house, as well as to provide more up-to-date living accommodations, it was evident that a new chapter house was necessary. In June 2010, the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama approved a plan that allowed for the demolition of several buildings to expand sorority row. Alpha Gamma Delta was among the four sororities that were selected to construct new

houses. As a result, Psi Chapter engaged its alumnae in a capital campaign to help support this project. Nearly 20 percent of Psi Chapter sisters and parents donated to the housing project, raising $1.193 million so far. The project was led by Psi Chapter alumnae Nancy Richeson Siniard and Amy Owen Lawson. This $8.9 million dollar project will be complete on December 5, 2012, and the women will move in to the facility over the holidays.

*University of South Carolina (Colony) Managed by the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Housing Corporation, the rented chapter facility at the University of South Carolina was renovated over the summer to accommodate the colonization this fall. A team of FHC employees negotiated the rental agreement, planned the interior design work and managed the entire renovation process. Alpha Gamma Delta recently held many of its recruitment events in the chapter house. The newly-renovated property will

provide chapter members with a sense of pride and belonging within the larger Greek community at South Carolina. This will allow Alpha Gamma Delta to be competitive during Formal Recruitment as well. Members will be able to move in to the property in the spring 2013 semester. The chapter house can accommodate 44 women and will provide meals to all members. Day-to-day management of the property is conducted by the FHC, including managing employees (Chapter Housing Supervisor, chef, etc.) and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Chapter House Highlights:

• Purchased new furniture, chandeliers and window treatments • Added Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose wall art • Improved landscaping and painted the exterior • Managed entire renovation process, including negotiating rental terms, interior design and supervising vendors

*Alpha Lambda—The Ohio State University Owned and managed by the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Housing Corporation, the chapter facility at The Ohio State University was renovated this past summer. These renovations provide members with a sense of pride in the organization, in addition to being a selling factor during Formal Recruitment. A team of FHC employees planned the interior design work and managed the entire renovation process. Day-to-day management of the property is conducted by the FHC, including managing employees (Chapter Housing Supervisor, chef, etc.) and maintaining safety and quality standards. The chapter house accommodates 37 women.

Chapter House Highlights:

* Check out more photos of these FHC properties by clicking "Fraternity Housing Corporation" at alphagammadelta.org!

• Repainted first floor • Installed new tile in foyer • Purchased new furniture and window treatments • Updated kitchen appliances • Installed air conditioning • Added Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose wall art • Improved landscaping and painted the exterior • Managed entire renovation process, including interior design, supervising vendors and managing move-in for residents www.alphagammadelta.org

fraternity news Gamma Phi—Georgia Institute of Technology To remain competitive in a growing collegiate landscape, Gamma Phi Chapter embarked on a new chapter housing plan. The previous 5,600 square foot facility was demolished, and a new, 20,000 square foot chapter house was built in its place. Members moved in to the house in late

September, and a dedication event was held on October 28. The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation assisted Gamma Phi House Association with an Educational Area Housing Grant to support portions of the chapter house construction. Thanks to the generous donations from over 160 sisters, Gamma Phi Chapter was able to raise more than $400,000 to support this building campaign.

*Zeta Alpha—Eastern Michigan University Managed by the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Housing Corporation, the leased chapter facility at Eastern Michigan University was renovated over the summer. A team of FHC employees negotiated the rental agreement, planned the interior design work and managed the entire renovation process. In addition, FHC employees supervised the move-in process for residents this past fall. Previously, the chapter did not have a property on this campus. Chapter members now have a facility in which they can host events, give tours during recruitment and live together to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood. Day-to-day management of the property is conducted by the FHC, including managing employees (Chapter Housing Supervisor, chef, etc.) and maintaining safety and quality standards. The chapter house accommodates seven women.

Chapter House Highlights:

• 20,000 square feet • Increased live-in capacity to 48 members and one Chapter Housing Supervisor • Study rooms on each floor, drafting room, chapter room • Modern, updated rooms and furnishings • Chapter Housing Supervisor’s suite • On-site laundry facilities on every floor • Full meal plan and additional residents’ kitchen • Full-time chef and cleaning staff • Semi-private bathroom configuration • Car and bicycle parking on-site • Elevator • Elevated front porches and a rear patio

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Chapter House Highlights:

• Removed existing flooring and installed wood floors • Painted the interior • Installed brand new kitchen appliances • Purchased new furniture, including individual member rooms • Added décor and artwork • Managed entire renovation process, including negotiating rental terms, interior design and supervising vendors

Gamma Alpha—University of Georgia Scheduled to reopen in January 2013, Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia is renovating portions of its chapter house to better accommodate the needs of its members. Located in Athens, Georgia, the historical building has been an iconic property for many decades, due to the exuberance of its architectural detailing. Originally constructed in 1896, the house received a cinder block addition years ago; this part of the house is being torn down and rebuilt.

Chapter House Highlights:

• Increased live-in capacity to 72 members • Upstairs laundry room • Study room • Expanded chapter room, kitchen and dining room • Guest suite • Underground parking on-site • Rear porches and brick courtyard • Increased accessibility to accommodate members and guests

Photos courtesy of Alice White, Gamma Alpha–University of Georgia

*Beta Delta—Indiana University Owned and managed by the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC), the chapter facility at Indiana University received significant renovations this past summer. These renovations provide members with a sense of pride for the organization, in addition to being a selling factor during Formal Recruitment. Day-to-day management of the property is conducted by the FHC, including managing employees (Chapter Housing Supervisor, chef, etc.) and maintaining safety and quality standards. The chapter house accommodates 94 women.

Chapter House Highlights:

• Repainted first floor • Added new carpet throughout first floor • Revamped lighting plan, including new chandeliers • Purchased new furniture and window treatments • Added TV room, board room, fireplace • Updated décor and artwork (including Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose wall art) • Installed air conditioning • Managed entire renovation process, including interior design, supervising vendors and managing move-in for residents

* Check out more photos of these FHC properties by clicking "Fraternity Housing Corporation" at alphagammadelta.org! www.alphagammadelta.org

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GREEK LICENSING EXPLAINED How to purchase Alpha Gamma Delta merchandise

These brands and their logos have trademark laws protecting them from misuse. Our Fraternity name is no different. It is our right and responsibility to protect our name and the symbols that we have valued for more than 108 years. Therefore, Alpha Gamma Delta registers its marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and is taking measures to ensure our marks are used appropriately in marketing and merchandising.

Who owns the Fraternity's marks?

What are licensed vendors?

Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity owns the rights to all trademarks. Individual chapters are a part of the larger international organization; however, the ownership does not exist at the local chapter level. As a result, chapter fundraisers or activities that utilize unlicensed vendors are not permitted.

Alpha Gamma Delta, along with 82 other Greek organizations, works with Affinity Consultants to protect the integrity and ownership of its marks. Affinity works with Alpha Gamma Delta to grant licenses to vendors who are approved to produce merchandise bearing our marks. These vendors possess all of the appropriate artwork and guidelines to create custom merchandise and products on behalf of the Fraternity.

What Fraternity marks are protected? • The name “Alpha Gamma Delta” • Greek letters, ΑΓΔ (in that order) • Armorial Bearings (both United States and Canadian versions) • The Badge • Alpha Gamma Delta logo (launched in 2012) • The rose image from the Alpha Gamma Delta logo • The phrase, “Live with Purpose” (brand message) • The phrase, “Inspire the Woman. Impact the World.” (vision statement)

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Licensed vendors have an obligation to properly utilize Alpha Gamma Delta’s brand standards and have permission to use our marks on their products. These vendors place a special Greek Licensed Product logo on all items bearing Alpha Gamma Delta symbols. Look for this logo when shopping in campus bookstores, Greek specialty stores, catalogs and websites. Members who buy products with this special seal can do so with confidence, knowing the Fraternity has approved the product, and they are purchasing from a licensed vendor. In addition, chapters and

alumnae groups can support the program by having special items produced only by licensed vendors.

How do I use licensed vendors? By visiting alphagammadelta.org/shop and clicking on the “Shop Licensed Vendors” button, you can view all of the vendors that have been approved to use Alpha Gamma Delta’s marks. There are hundreds of vendors to choose from!

Questions? Not sure if a vendor you’re using is licensed? Have general questions about licensing? Contact Deanna Bogie Conaty, Event and Merchandising Specialist, at dconaty@alphagammadelta.org for assistance.

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ALPHA GAMMA DELTA ALUMNAE DUES Over the years, the promise and friendship of Alpha Gamma Delta has been kept alive by inspiring women like you, who have been impressively generous with their time and talents, living out a lifelong commitment to being here for one another and preserving the very purpose of our Fraternity. 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.

STAY CONNECTED Lifelong membership and cherishing friendships is important to all of us! You can: •

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Think of the meaningful impact if we combine your dues commitment with that of 80,000 of our alumnae sisters! Your Alumnae Dues support initiatives like the following:

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Over 600 members received operational training at International Convention 2012. Approximately 500 collegians will receive training at our upcoming The Leadership Conference (TLC). At least 800 new sisters will join AGD in the next three semesters due to extension efforts. About 50 women are added each year through the alumnae initiate program. A staff member at International Headquarters is completely dedicated to alumnae support.

Coming Soon: The Alumnae Experience Task Force is revising Good Standing requirements and recognition levels and has provided information to the Education Committee to implement alumnae programming.

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Follow the Fraternity on Facebook (facebook.com/ alphagammadelta) and on Twitter (twitter.com/ alphagammadelta). Inspire others by sharing the importance of contributing to the Alumnae Dues program by tagging Alpha Gamma Delta in your Facebook posts and/or including #HereForOneAnother in your tweets! Reconnect with alumnae in your area by using the member/alumnae search in myAlphaGam. Interested in joining an alumnae group? Visit alphagammadelta.org and click on the Chapter Locator. No alumnae groups near you? You can get one started by emailing Lisa Straiton Williams, Alumnae Specialist, at lwilliams@alphagammadelta.org! Check out the Fraternity’s blog at alphagammadelta.org/ alphagams/blog for the latest Fraternity happenings.

PAY YOUR $40 ALUMNAE DUES! Pay your Alumnae Dues in two convenient ways: 1. ONLINE: Click “Pay Your Alumnae Dues!” at alphagammadelta.org. 2. BY MAIL: Mail a $40 check to: Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity 8710 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260

Thank you for continuing to support your AGD sisters by paying your Alumnae Dues!

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member development

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our founding in 1904, Alpha Gamma Delta has been continuously focused on the education, growth and personal development of our members, both collegians and alumnae. The first line of our Purpose reflects this commitment, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no coincidence that references to the importance of education appear throughout the rest of the Purpose and our Ritual. With the passing of time, Alpha Gamma Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s member development programming has taken on countless shapes and forms. It is always evolving, even in the time it takes you to flip through this magazine. It is the Fraternityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priority to take advantage of the latest technology and resources available to provide the most relevant member development experience.

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The Alpha Gamma Delta Experience Originally concepted in 2006, the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience, the Fraternity’s three-part member development program, has been an ongoing project for the past six years. It has become one of the Fraternity’s most proud achievements for its innovative and relevant programming, all of which reflect our Purpose. The Alpha Gamma Delta Experience is about giving members the power, values, skills and confidence to walk together toward a future filled with Purpose and a lifetime connection to the Fraternity. All three programs (the Alpha Experience for new members; the Gamma Experience for second and third year initiated members and the Delta Experience for graduating seniors) are peer-led and flexible to allow chapters to create a custom program based on the needs and wants of each individual chapter. While each program is designed to further members’ knowledge of Alpha Gamma Delta and our Purpose, the underlying goal is to challenge our women to find a deeper understanding of themselves.

The Alpha Experience The Alpha Experience launched in the summer of 2009. Delivered in a fun magazine format, it introduces our newest members to the history and values of the Fraternity while also providing key study, safety and personal development tips to make their collegiate careers a success. The Alpha Experience Coordinator is provided with a facilitator’s guide to aid in leading the new members through the educational program. Before each meeting, new members are asked to prepare by reading sections of the magazine and complete other supplemental materials.

Meetings are then utilized for further discussion, questions and bonding opportunities. The Alpha-Gamma Transition program was created to provide newly initiated Alpha Experience members with three vital programs before they begin the Gamma Experience: Ritual Review, to clearly explain what they experienced in the Initiation Ceremony; The Bigger Picture, to discuss how the Fraternity operates and interacts on the international level; and Membership Selection, to debrief their recruitment experience and prepare them for their first round of values-based recruitment as a member instead of a potential new member.

The Gamma Experience With the launch of the Alpha Experience, the Fraternity also released basic versions of the Gamma and Delta Experience based on the programming that previously existed until the Education Committee could complete the entire overhaul of both programs. Over the next two years, Alpha Gamma Delta partnered with The Leadership Institute-Women with Purpose, Inc. to survey and interview members from across the United States and Canada to determine their needs and interests. Throughout the interviews and surveys, it was evident that what makes Alpha Gamma Delta special to the membership is our Purpose, so it was used as a framework for the program. The Leadership Institute and the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation were partners throughout the creation and development of this program. The Leadership Institute helped research, create and evaluate the curriculum, and the Foundation funded the Gamma Experience from development to implementation.

The Gamma Experience was piloted by 12 chapters of varying sizes around the continent in the spring of 2011. Crucial feedback from these pilot chapters helped reshape the program before it was launched to the entire membership at The Leadership Conference in the summer of 2011. The Gamma Experience gives members an opportunity to learn more about themselves through discussions and activities based on each line of the Purpose. A two-year program, it allows members to decide for themselves how the Purpose connects to their own lives and how it might lead them in the future through deep group discussion and individual reflection. The Introductory Program and lines 1–5 of the Purpose are designated for second-year initiated members, while lines 6–9 and the Purpose Retreat (a time to reflect on the past two years and plan a legacy project to share the impact of the Purpose with future chapter sisters) are designated for third-year initiated members. For each line of the Purpose, there are three components: a group program, an individual application activity and a time for reflection. The Gamma Experience Coordinator leads the group program, celebrating the bond of sisterhood and learning valuable skills with the group. Since its implementation, the Education Committee has utilized reports from the Vice President Member Development to gather real-time and honest feedback of the Gamma Experience. The program is undergoing a review this year based on this information and other research coming out of the larger Greek and higher education community. It is anticipated that a revised version will be released for the beginning of the fall 2013 semester.

The Alpha Gamma Delta Experience has become one of the Fraternity’s most proud achievements for its innovative and relevant programming, all of which reflect our Purpose.

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Try out the Gamma Experience! Centered on our Purpose, the Gamma Experience is intended for initiated sophomores and juniors. For each line of the Purpose, members discuss how the line is relevant today and participate in activities that demonstrate the role the Purpose can play in their lives. You can take a section of the Gamma Experience for a test drive below! To covet beauty in environment, manner, word and thought

Everyone has had a time in their life when they have been left out for being different from others. Those differences can range from preferences in music and clothing to something like religion, politics or family background. Have you ever felt this way in your life? When have you felt left out in your life before? Why is it important to think about that? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Activity: Attend an event being hosted by a cultural group different from your own on campus or in your community. Instructions: Gaining knowledge about other cultures is really important. You may find similarities with your own life or learn something fascinating about another culture. For this activity, attend an event put on by a cultural group on your campus or in your community. Remember these important tips and considerations when planning to attend the event: • Be respectful: You will be attending an event that is important to another group of people. While you may not agree with them or understand some of the things they do, it is important to demonstrate respect by coveting beauty in your manner, words and thoughts. Arrive on time and listen or participate in a respectful manner. • Pay it forward: Invite your new friends and connections to an event you have in the near future, either Alpha Gam or otherwise. You can continue to develop your new friendships and introduce your own culture to others. Reflection Questions: • What did I learn by attending an event hosted by another cultural group? • How did my attendance at this event change the way I will view and interact with members of this group in the future? • How can I continue to covet beauty in environment, manner, word and thought?

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The Delta Experience The final component of the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience, the Delta Experience, was relaunched at International Convention 2012 in July. Based on a popular student development theory for the senior transition, the Delta Experience will focus on professional development, understanding the legacy in one’s role as an alumna and cultivating a lifelong membership perspective.

The Delta Experience is made of five different components that will allow each chapter to create its own meaningful and impactful experience for all graduating members: Foundational Programs – At its core, the Delta

Experience is made of five Foundational Programs required to be completed in the correct order by each collegiate chapter. These programs have been carefully designed with senior members in mind and include interactive discussions, activities and tangible life skills.

The Legacy Project – Originally planned during the Purpose Retreat in the Gamma Experience, seniors now work with their peers to bring the plan to life.

Celebration Events – Though largely an educational

program, the Delta Experience also encourages chapters to celebrate their seniors. An optional component, chapters can choose to continue their current traditions, or several ideas are provided if the chapter would like to plan additional celebrations.

Supplemental Activities – Understanding that each chapter

and senior class has its own individual resources and needs, Supplemental Activities are completely optional and have been created to allow each chapter to input specific topics into their Delta Experience programming based on the needs of the group.

5 The Delta Experience Magazine - To make sure that

seniors have all the information they need to exemplify the values of Alpha Gamma Delta and achieve their dreams after graduation, the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation has generously funded the Delta Experience Magazine. This magazine will serve as a guide to life after college and will be a collection of the knowledge gained through the Delta Experience that can be referenced after college. The Delta Experience Magazine will be distributed in 2013.

International Headquarters staff hosted webinars with collegians, alumnae and Volunteer Service Team members to preview the program, answer important questions and gather helpful feedback as the Delta Experience neared its membership-wide launch. A specific workshop was also held at International Convention to prepare the membership for the Delta Experience’s upcoming launch. Additionally, alumnae groups have been encouraged to preview the materials in order to begin planning for potential opportunities to connect with chapters in their area. A unique aspect of the Delta Experience includes the option for collegiate chapters to partner with an alumnae group in their area (if there is one nearby) to participate in supplemental activities, celebrations or mentorship programs. By reinforcing the idea of lifelong membership, both through the program and through interaction with existing alumnae groups, the hope is to continue to grow interest in alumnae participation through alumnae groups and volunteer opportunities throughout the Fraternity.

The Living a Lifetime of Purpose program includes a historical and wellness series, in addition to campus involvement, that is intended for chapter-wide programming.

Living a Lifetime of Purpose Program Separate from the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience, the Living a Lifetime of Purpose program includes a historical and wellness series, in addition to campus involvement, that is intended for chapter-wide programming. Each chapter is only required to hold two chapter meetings, with at least one meeting occurring every other week. On the off weeks, chapters utilize one of the chapter meeting times to hold Alpha Gamma Delta Experience meetings and the other to implement one of the Living a Lifetime of Purpose programs. Each chapter member will participate in one Fraternity Education program, two Fraternity Wellness programs and two campus programs per year.

Fraternity Education focuses on the history and development of our Fraternity and is used as the History 101 program during the new members' Alpha Experience, but all members are required to attend. Fraternity Wellness addresses a variety of personal and social topics, giving members a deeper understanding of self-care and organizational wellness. Both of these series are facilitated by members of the member development officer team. The programming available is rotated every year to introduce new topics to chapter members.

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The Impact of UniLOA Last fall, Alpha Gamma Delta reached out to all of our collegiate members, encouraging them to participate in the University Learning Outcomes Assessment (UniLOA), which was developed by student affairs professionals at Indiana State University. The UniLOA survey measures student behaviors in seven areas: critical thinking, self-awareness, communication, diversity, citizenship, membership and leadership and relationships. Over 2,700 Alpha Gam collegians participated in the survey, giving International Council, Volunteer Service Team members and International Headquarters staff a valuable look into our collegiate membership. For decades, Greek organizations have stated that fraternities and sororities are a benefit to students, that a Greek experience builds overall better leaders, but there wasn’t specific evidence to support these claims. Now, with the advent of UniLOA, that proof is extremely evident in the results. Alpha Gamma Delta scored well above national averages (5+ points above) in all seven UniLOA domains, except citizenship, where the Fraternity scored one point higher than the national average.

Overall Fraternity results were also compared to the 2011 UniLOA report on national sorority and fraternity averages. Though these results were not from the same year, it was thrilling to discover that Alpha Gamma Delta scored above the combined national sorority averages in all seven domains. A major perk of the survey was the ability of International Headquarters staff to also add customized questions, which focused on how our collegians felt about their chapter environment. Out of all 11 questions, chapter members averaged between “Agree” and “Strongly Agree” on every statement, communicating an overall extremely positive experience among all of our chapters. The two highest scoring statements were that chapter members remember to celebrate and have fun and that members take pride in the chapter and international organization. Another valuable aspect of the UniLOA results was the ability to connect each domain to different parts of the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience and the Living a Lifetime of Purpose programming. Each of the domains that creators of UniLOA identified as most important are addressed

in several areas of the programming. This unique look at the learning and development of our members has aided in the revamping of the Fraternity’s educational materials to address some of the lower scoring domains. For example, Alpha Gamma Delta’s lowest scoring domain was citizenship. Though our members did score one point above the combined 2011 national sorority average and the 2012 national average, the results reflected an area that obviously needs to be addressed. The Fraternity has planned several blog posts based on citizenship concepts (like the importance of being an educated voter and voting). In addition, while reviewing the Gamma Experience this year, the Education Committee is taking a second glance at the components related to citizenship to enhance learning in that area. As Alpha Gams participate in the survey in the upcoming years, the Fraternity will be able to explore the growth in the different domains and attribute the increased scores to the revised programming. The Fraternity will ultimately be able to prove the success of our member development programs and the overall positive impact of Alpha Gamma Delta in the lives of collegiate members.

Coming Soon: An Online Learning Management System You've been asking for it, and the Fraternity will soon be answering your request! The Learning Center, the Fraternity's new online learning management system, is coming soon! The Learning Center will be a resource for all members. Its main goal at this point is to provide easy and efficient officer and volunteer training but will also incorporate materials and resources related to the Alumnae Experience, which is currently in the brainstorming phase. Also, as components of the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience are reviewed and revamped, the Learning Center will become an extension

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of the physical materials produced by the Fraternity. Once live, the Learning Center can be accessed by logging in to myAlphaGam and clicking on “Learning Center” from the resource options listed on the left hand side of the dashboard. Upon entering the Learning Center, you will be greeted with a welcome message and quick video tutorial to showcase all of the new features available. The Learning Center will continue to evolve as the member development programming grows and expands. With the help of

UniLOA and ongoing feedback from our members, each educational component that reaches Alpha Gamma Delta members will continue to be fantastic and relevant resources for the growth and personal development of Alpha Gam’s membership.

Alpha Gamma Delta reached out to all of our collegiate members, encouraging them to participate in the University Learning Outcomes Assessment (UniLOA). UniLOA MEASURES STUDENT BEHAVIORS IN SEVEN KEY AREAS:

CRITICAL THINKING

Evaluating, analyzing, assessing and interpreting questions and restating a problem or challenge.

SELF-AWARENESS

Understanding their place within the environment and expressing behaviors that complement harmony between self and other.

COMMUNICATION

Understanding of the environment, relationship to others and how effective the symbols chosen for the expression of needs, wants or perspective are in influencing behaviors.

DIVERSITY

Appreciating the positive contribution people can make to the collective good.

CITIZENSHIP

Knowing the various rights, privileges and associated duties of one’s membership in a variety of “groups, from the campus community to the global level.”

MEMBERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP

Contributing to the common good through active participation that supports growth and development of the collective body, as a member, officer or leader.

RELATIONSHIPS

Managing the connectedness between self and others.

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Alpha Gam collegians participated in the survey giving a valuable look into our collegiate membership.

Questions were based on a likert scale. On every statement chapter members averaged between “Agree” and “Strongly Agree.” This communicates an overall extremely positive experience among all of our chapters.

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Sorority women who spent approximately nine hours per week volunteering score higher in UniLOA domains than those who spend more or less time volunteering.

4 ORGANIZATIONS

Sorority women who participate in four organizations score higher in UniLOA domains than those who are members of more or less organizations.

Sorority women who spent approximately 16 hours per week studying score higher in UniLOA domains than those who spend more or less time studying.

Sorority women who hold two leadership positions score higher in UniLOA domains than those who hold more or less leadership positions.

3.51—4.0 GPA

Sorority women who have a GPA between 3.51-4.0 score higher in UniLOA domains.

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alumnae news Alumnae Chapter Recaps for the Winter 2013 Quarterly are due December 15. Fill out the form online by searching "recap form" at alphagammadelta.org, or email your report to quarterly@ alphagammadelta.org. Epsilon Kappa Alumnae Chapter

Epsilon Kappa Alumnae Chapter Epsilon Kappa Alumnae Chapter had another successful International Reunion Day (IRD). The event was held at Crestwood Country Club in Pittsburg, Kansas. Twenty-five alumnae attended. Two local scholarships that had not been awarded in several years were once again awarded this year. Our IRD program this year focused on introducing the attendees to Dr. Helen Kriegsman, who was a founding member and served as Epsilon Kappa Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapter Advisor from 1959-1969. Dr. Kriegsman has lived a life dedicated to the advancement of women and has devoted her time and talent to many worthwhile community organizations in Pittsburg. The alumnae chapter supported the collegiate chapter during Formal Recruitment by providing flowers, as well as Bid Day gifts for the new members and a Bid Day lunch for the entire chapter. We are currently conducting a membership drive. We planned two events for October, and later in the month we had a tailgate party during Homecoming. Our year will end with our annual family holiday party in December. -Laura Mortick

a very successful recruitment! In September, we met with the Lincoln Alumnae Group at Soaring Wings Vineyard in Springfield, Nebraska. It was a beautiful day to sit outside, sample wine and enjoy some sisterhood! -Nancy Ovenden

Greater Portland Area Alumnae Club Our delegates enjoyed the excitement of International Convention and spent an amazing week of reconnecting with college chums and meeting new sisters. We kept our club members apprised of the events of Convention through social media. We held our first meeting of the year with fantastic attendance of old friends and new ones. We were privileged to hold the Lighting of the Tapers in the recognition of our sisters who have given faithful service to our club and Phi-Oregon State University. -Ellen Wenzel

Pony Express Alumnae Chapter The Pony Express Alumnae Chapter is in a reboot phase right now, and we are excited to become a more active organization. We started the new year with a pool party this summer, created an online book club using Facebook to connect with our sisters and had a picnic the first week in September. We also participated in our local 5K run/walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in St. Joseph, Missouri, and we enjoyed getting together for Homecoming activities and an alumnae barbecue in October! -Lisa Crawford

Omaha Area Alumnae Chapter We kicked off summer with a salad supper at the home of one our members. We finalized our 2012-2013 activities calendar and installed our new team of officers. We also had a 50-Year Ceremony for one of our members, which was very touching. Our salad supper in June is the time of year that we collect our dues and invite recent graduates living in Omaha to join our group. In August, a few of us assisted with recruitment at Beta Alpha-Nebraska Wesleyan University where the collegians had Greater Portland Area Alumnae Club 16 quarterly

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Charlotte Alumnae Chapter We kicked off the year with the first of our Second Tuesday Sister Mixers at a member's home. Welcomed new members there and at our Alpha Gam Always event on September 22 where we had a great turnout and awarded an Arc of Epsilon Pi! Next up is a red, buff and mint green night at the Mint Museum followed by another sister mixer pot luck! Two events are planned in December: a holiday luncheon with our adopted Gamma Eta-High Point University seniors and a wine tasting to kick off the holidays! -Kim Matarrese Rectenwald

Orange County Alumnae Chapter Beta Epsilon Alumnae Chapter

Beta Epsilon Alumnae Chapter The highlight of this past year for the Beta Epsilon Alumnae Chapter was our alumnae formal, held around Valentine's Day. We had never planned an alumnae event like this, but we had been reminiscing at our alumnae meetings and decided to give it a try. The turnout was great, and we had the chance to see sisters from various new member classes and places. We also had our annual holiday party, held in December, where we did a gift exchange. The alumnae chapter planned and participated in International Reunion Day (IRD), which was held on the Carroll University campus. This was a great opportunity to bond with our sisters in the collegiate chapter. -Kimberly Beagley

The Orange County Alumnae Chapter and Junior Circle have stayed busy with starting a book club, enjoying a mid-summer sisterhood boat tour and will continue the fun with a painting fundraiser, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk team and dinner outing. The ladies of OCAC are excited for the collegiate activity taking place in southern California and looking forward to opportunities with recolonized chapters in Los Angeles and San Diego. In the meantime, OCAC supports Delta Tau-Chapman University, hosting a Rededication Ceremony and reception for its graduating members, participating in a mock recruitment party, meeting new members at alumnae gatherings and supporting the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philanthropy events, such as the Alpha Gam Tee Off. OCAC recently honored its membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; loyal service with a Lighting of the Tapers ceremony. -Leila Forsythe Alvarez

Fox Valley Alumnae Club Fox Valley Club members live our Purpose. We recently completed our 30th year of giving to the Foundation and local charities through our spring flower sale. We lovingly support two local chapters, Beta Epsilon-Carroll University and Beta Upsilon-Roosevelt University, and support the Bob Leonard 5K Walk and Herbie's Friends, a support group for children experiencing the death of loved ones. Our members contribute to the world's work throughout our area while perfecting our friendships with one another. -Helene Martucci Lamarre

Chesapeake Alumnae Chapter Chesapeake Alumnae Chapter has been very busy this past quarter! In addition to planning a full calendar of events, we have held our Alpha Gam Always event (our theme being Hold on to Summer), and sisters attended Homecoming at Towson University. Although it rained during our Hold on to Summer event, sisters still enjoyed yummy summer treats and each other's company. At Homecoming, some of the Zeta Delta-Towson University seniors joined us for some food and fun! Several Chesapeake Alumnae Chapter members also attended International Convention this year, where several sisters won awards and were elected into new positions! Our next event will be our second annual Shop for a Cause, where over 20 vendors will be present and selling their products benefiting the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation! -Amy Van Meter

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17, Rebecca Butler, Alpha Pi-Wayne State University, was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension, a rare lung disease that caused her to have abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of her lungs. She was placed on a waiting list for a transplant, knowing that it could be two to three years before she’d be receiving her new lungs. But she had high hopes for this precious gift, and even signed up to be an organ donor herself. With over 100,000 people waiting for an organ transplant, it became Rebecca’s mission to start a registry campaign at Wayne State. If more people

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were willing to donate, the shorter the waiting list would become for others like her. Tragically, Rebecca never got the chance to start her registry campaign on campus. In May 2011, she entered Chapter Grand due to a blood clot, just seven months after adding her name to the organ donation waiting list. She was 20 years old. For several years, the Wayne State School of Medicine had participated in Michigan’s Gift of Life Challenge, competing to add the greatest number of new donors to Michigan’s donor list against 17 other universities and colleges in the state. When the campaign began again last January, the campus had a

new group of leaders emerge to tackle the challenge head on: the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta. Kelsey Skinner, Alpha Pi Chapter’s current Public Relations Coordinator, was a part of the new member class who joined the chapter the semester after Rebecca’s untimely passing. A memorial service and the introduction of the Gift of Life Campus Challenge helped their new member class to learn about Rebecca’s story and bond with the chapter during a difficult time. Kelsey was inspired to become an organ donor herself and take the lead in the chapter’s Gift of Life Campus Challenge committee.

“I actually never met Becky, but after doing all the work we did for [the challenge], it felt like I was connected to her and that I helped her even though I never met her,” she said.

uninterested and kept up their morale by knowing that they were helping others. They are outstanding young women, and I am proud to call them my friends.”

Partnering with Rebecca’s parents (who were also instrumental in spreading the word), the chapter spent the next six weeks making Rebecca’s dream of a donor registry campaign at Wayne State come true. They handed out countless flyers on campus, spoke in front of their classes, worked information tables at sporting events and sponsored “registration parties” in the residence halls.

When the final tallies came in, Wayne State signed up 1,122 new donor registrants, the most among Michigan’s competing universities and colleges. The campus came in second for having the highest percentage of the school’s population register, about 3.5 percent.

Word spread quickly about the Gift of Life Campus Challenge, and soon, other Greek organizations were reaching out to help the Alpha Gams work booths, host events and hand out information. The Greek community became a large donor

In total, Michigan’s universities and colleges signed up a total of 3,401 new donors, bringing the number of registered donors in the state to over 41,000. That was an 89 percent increase over the previous year. The Gift of Life Campus Challenge, in its nine year history, is responsible for adding more than 31,000 of those donors.

Later in the spring, several Gift of Life representatives visited the campus to It helps educate people when you present Wayne State with have a personal story to connect them the challenge’s trophy. Many Alpha Gams to. You never know who you could attended the ceremony be helping; it could be someone your and were shocked to age or even younger. You’re extending be presented with the trophy. It now remains someone else’s life. in their possession as a testament to their immense –Kelsey Skinner, Alpha Pi–Wayne State University involvement in the challenge and their passion registration army that took the Wayne for bringing Rebecca’s dream to life. State campus by storm. According to a press release from Though it was important to the chapter to Michigan’s Gift of Life, “each donor has the dispel some of the common misconceptions potential to save up to eight lives through regarding organ donation, they were more organ donation, and improve the quality of intent on sharing Rebecca’s story.

life for 50 more through tissue and cornea donation.” When you do the math, just on the potential lives that can be saved, the Alpha Pi Chapter members may help nearly 9,000 people waiting for the precious gift of life. That was just in the last year. With a new goal to register over 1,500 new donors in the 2013 Gift of Life Campus Challenge, their impact will only continue to grow. And in their mission, they are keeping Rebecca alive in everyone’s memory, sharing her purpose and her desire to help others like her. “The sisters of Alpha Pi Chapter won't be there when lives are saved or even know about it,” Beverly said. “We were impressed with their determination to make a difference in the years ahead and were touched that they chose to honor [Rebecca’s] memory in this way.”

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For the Fall 2012 Quarterly, collegiate chapters were asked to share what "to develop and prize health and vigor of body" means to their chapter. Read more collegiate chapter reports on the Fraternity website by searching "collegiate chapter reports."

Delta Omicron–University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Our chapter has excelled this spring with the thought of health and vigor of body from our Purpose. Our sisters created a team called “Color Me Wild” to participate in the Color Run 5K to support Three Square Food Bank. Earlier in the month, we joined Alpha Delta Pi in a course to learn self-defense for women. Internally, we have developed sisterhood workouts in resemblance to our sisterhood study hours and planned an alumnae and sisterhood event to do yoga with an instructor on campus. Throughout this year we have achieved as a chapter the championship recognition in the following intramural sports: volleyball, ultimate Frisbee and inner tube water polo. Delta Omicron Chapter strives to portray our Purpose, in all its lines, in our everyday lives. We are excited to further implement our sisterhood workouts for our current members to utilize in developing and prizing their health and vigor of body. -Ashley Seda

Alpha Omega–Duquesne University

Alpha Omega Chapter focuses on developing and prizing health and vigor of body as we Live with Purpose. Our sisters can frequently be found in the gym supporting one another as they both teach and participate in many classes from Pilates to turbokick. As a sisterhood activity, we attended a “piyo” class given by a sister which combined Pilates and yoga. Although we were not all pros, we laughed and helped each other during the class. It was a great way to gather the sisters together and work on living out our Purpose. As Alpha Gams, we understand that health and vigor of body encompasses more than simply being physically healthy; it is important to be mentally healthy as well. To emphasize that, we participated in a presentation given on alcohol awareness and the importance of making good decisions. We pride ourselves on upholding the high standards set for us, but it is always good to have a reminder of what the consequences are to unclear decision making. -Katie Denk

Epsilon Upsilon–Tarleton State University

To follow this line of the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose, Epsilon Upsilon Chapter members participate in intramural sports on campus. We compete against other organizations and groups of students in multiple sports including softball and basketball. Our chapter also recently took part in a weeklong event called Derby Days, hosted by Sigma Chi Fraternity, with events that included an obstacle course, tricycle race and sand volleyball tournament. -Kaitlyn Cummings

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Delta Kappa–University of Alberta

Many of our members devote a lot of time to maintaining their health and wellness. Some participate in both on and off campus sports, go to the gym regularly and live an active lifestyle. The women of our chapter encourage and motivate each other to strive for better health. -Olga Guintchitskaia

Gamma Eta–High Point University

Epsilon Epsilon–William Jewell College

The members of Epsilon Epsilon Chapter are some of the most involved students on campus. In addition to our student athletes, our members recently participated in our college’s intramural basketball season, and our team made it to the playoffs. We also had a number of our members attend a free boxing class offered at a local fitness club. This line of the Purpose also includes maintaining healthy relationships within our chapter and other organizations on campus. Most recently, we welcomed new members to our Alpha Gamma Delta families and have been actively encouraging our newest members to participate in bonding activities such as laser tag, chapter sleepovers, movie nights and baking parties. We also enjoyed a Zumba session with another sorority and have another one planned for later this year. -Allie Lach

Our chapter uses this line of the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose to help lead an active healthy lifestyle. Throughout the fall semester we held a few group workout sessions with a professional trainer in the house where many sisters participated. As a chapter, we also participate in the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walk/run, which is another way for us to stay active. We have also had intramural flag football, soccer and basketball teams; some of which have made it all the way to the championship games. Last but not least, we hold our annual Flag Football tournament to raise money for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. Gamma Eta Chapter loves hanging out and bonding while staying active around campus. -Taylor Davis

Epsilon Psi–University of Texas at Dallas

During the spring semester, we hit the gym quite a bit! Sisterhood Zumba nights during the week are always fun and a great way to uphold the values stated in this line of the Purpose. We also tie this line of the Purpose into our philanthropy events. In the fall semester we participated in a walk for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and were able to raise money for this important cause. Staying healthy and fit is always a priority in our lives as Alpha Gams! -Carissa Roitsch

Epsilon Omega–Truman State University

Epsilon Omega Chapter found a new way to fulfill our Purpose on campus: the Greek Grind Challenge. We tracked our trips to the gym as we worked toward a free incentive to get members of the Greek community in the gym on a regular basis. Our philanthropy event this semester will also get us moving. We have planned a dodge ball tournament to raise money for diabetes awareness. These endeavors will allow us to continue to develop and prize our body and health. -Jessica Chiodini

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sister spotlight

Meet Havaleh Havaleh

Havelka, Assistant Director of Fraternity Services-Education at International Headquarters and an alumna from Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan University, deeply believes in the importance of developing our members to Live with Purpose. A former student affairs professional, Havaleh uses her professional skills to support the Fraternity’s educational and member development programming. At International Headquarters, Havaleh partners with the Fraternity’s Education Committee and Member Development Team to create, implement and evaluate member development initiatives for the Fraternity. Programs she is responsible for include the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience, Living a Lifetime of Purpose program and UniLOA. Projects on the horizon include further development and launch of The Learning Center (learn more on page 14) and providing more alumnae programming. Havaleh believes that the educational initiatives that Alpha Gamma Delta has implemented truly do make an impact on the lives of our members. She said, “When you tell someone what they believe, that really doesn’t do anything. When you recite what you believe, that really doesn’t do anything. But when you educate about what you believe, when you spend time in critical conversation about the values of the organization and the Purpose in particular, those aren’t just words on a page anymore. They are something you can really grab hold of and claim as your own.”

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pearls of wisdom A LOOK BACK

Happy 50th Birthday to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation!

THE BEGINNING Created by a Resolution of the 23rd International Convention, the Founders Memorial Foundation was established to act as a vehicle through which all of the Fraternity’s charitable projects were funded. Separate from the Fraternity itself, the Foundation was established as a trust to be administered by trustees. Under the terms of the trust, the Foundation made financial grants of various amounts to charitable, scientific, literary or educational causes. The first appointed trustees of the Foundation were Helen C. Bercher Cox, Sigma-University of Illinois; Lorna Wilson Brigden, Tau-University of Toronto, Grand Secretary and Foundation Chairman; and The Indiana National Bank. Lorna, an attorney, in conjunction with an attorney in the United States, wrote the Trust Indenture. Although many men’s fraternities had already established foundations by the 1960s, Alpha Gamma Delta was one of the first National Panhellenic Council groups to establish a foundation. Did you know the first two gifts to the Foundation were received before a bank account was even opened? The $5 and $25 gifts were given in 1962 by L. Mildred Wilson, Rho-Iowa State University, and Madeline Gerlinger Williams, Delta DeltaUniversity of Oregon. As more and more checks arrived, the Foundation was able to award its first grant to Syracuse University for a cleft palate research project. The first scholarship was awarded for $300.

including cleft palate research, the Easter Seal Society and most recently, diabetes education and awareness. In 1986, the Foundation began the Sisters Income Supplement Program (SIS) to support sisters who had fallen on hard times. In that same year, the Foundation also opened the first business office, located at International Headquarters, and employed an Executive Director. The Foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the 1987 International Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, with a dinner centered on the theme “Meet Me at the Fair.” In addition, October 1987 was deemed Foundation month by the Foundation Trustees and became an annual observance that still takes place. This recognition was designed to help increase member understanding of the Foundation and its work and encourage a personal commitment from each member.

strengthen, thanks to support from sisters, chapters and friends. In fact, the Foundation just awarded its 10 millionth dollar during this anniversary year! The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation’s mission is to impact and enrich our communities by providing essential support for education, philanthropy and leadership. Those who make a gift to the Foundation can feel comfortable knowing that their generosity contributes to the growth of our next generation of leaders, supports academic success and helps sisters and communities in need. So, break out the balloons and noisemakers, and celebrate 50 years of the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation!

In 1990, the name of the Founders Memorial Foundation was changed to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation.

THE FOUNDATION TODAY Throughout the past 50 years, the Foundation continued to grow and

THROUGH THE YEARS Over the years, the Foundation has supported various altruistic causes,

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Beta Alpha – Nebraska Wesleyan University Essel Howard Bimson ’27 Mary Lobb Regnault ’27

Beta – University of Wisconsin Jean Allen Marquart ’46

Psi – University of Alabama Martha Hornsby Burgess ’47 Jessie Glover McElroy ’55

Beta Beta – North Dakota State University Marcia Saunders Moos ’42

Epsilon – University of Kentucky Sara Rainey Gilliam ’44 Patricia Sewell ’29 Zeta – Ohio University Bette Stevens Schlafly ’39 Eta– DePauw University Carolyn Keller Buston ’46 Iota – University of Washington Muriel Davies Wenke ’43 Mu – Brenau University Antoinette Denman Furse ’36 Grace Hooten Moore ’35 Althea Lennox Tessier ’35 Xi – Illinois Wesleyan University Georgia Jones Northrup ’40 Omicron – University of CaliforniaBerkeley Annette Hillman Euphrat ’49 Patricia Rorke Kelly ’45 Mary Pohl Upchurch ’43 Rho – Iowa State University Shirley Lindland Fuller ’40 Jeanne Heidler ’47 Lucile Hess Wilhite ’54 Sigma – University of Illinois Merrily Schade Brown ’63 Betty Sutch Jolly ’43 Deborah Ebers Klinot ’72

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Beta Mu – Minnesota State University-Mankato Doris Turner Vetter ’70

Delta Iota – California State University, Chico Christine Letellier Glass ’71

Beta Xi – Purdue University Rebecca Apple Haslanger ’72

Delta Kappa – University of Alberta Arlene Hannochko Waslynchuk ’67

Gamma Alpha – University of Georgia Ouida McCoy Ayers ’42 Gamma Beta – Florida State University Elizabeth Roberts Leonard ’47 Gamma Delta – Auburn University Mary Pittroff Ham ’52 Elsie Walker Seabrook ’43 Gamma Epsilon – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Jean Gardner Overman ’47 Gamma Zeta – University of Memphis Cynthia Davis Lipscomb ’73

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Pictured from left to right: (back row) Alumnae Paula Schoendaller Keefer, Daphne Perez Nusz, Angela Leggett Gaughan; (front row) Linda Pacey, Lisa Goetz Cox and Teresa Smith Brown from the Wichita Alumnae Club spotted this squirrel at their May family night at the Wichita Wingnuts baseball game.

The Quarterly staff wants to hear from you! Please send any stories, information or ideas to quarterly@alphagammadelta.org. Thank you for sharing! In the Summer 2012 Quarterly, the new wearers of the Crescent of Epsilon Pi were listed incorrectly. Please see the correction below. The Quarterly staff regrets this error.

Visiting a restaurant and see a squirrel figurine? On vacation and spot a squirrel stuffed animal? Take a photo! Make sure the photograph is high resolution and only contains Alpha Gam sisters. More information is available on the Fraternity website by searching "share your story."

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The new wearers of the Crescent of Epsilon Pi with Diamonds present at Convention: Left to right: Nancy Bailey Knickerbocker, Sharon Dunkman Carruthers, Debbie Douglass Roth, Rie Gerah Hoehner.

Q find How to Order a New Badge Have you misplaced your Badge and want to order another? Do you have the plain Badge and want one with a few jewels? Or maybe the silver and white gold options were not available when you initiated. Alpha Gamma Delta’s official jeweler, Herff Jones, has created a website specifically for ordering Badges and Badge accessories such as guards and dangles. Visit alphagammadelta.org and click on the ‘shop’ link at the top of the page. Look for the Herff Jones information and click on the link for ordering Badges. If you have any questions about Badges, email Deanna Bogie Conaty, Event and Merchandising Specialist, at dconaty@alphagammadelta.org.

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Our Directory International Headquarters Executive Director, Stephannie Sack Bailey 8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-663-4200 info@alphagammadelta.org Office Hours - 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT

Alpha Gam Crossword Please complete the crossword below, which contains clues from this issue of the magazine! Answers can be found on the Fraternity website by searching for "crossword." EclipseCrossword.com

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director, Julie Waitman Cretin 8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-663-4242 foundation@alphagammadelta.org Office Hours - 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT The Leadership Institute-Women with Purpose, Inc. Tonja Eagan, CEO and Executive Director 3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240 888-854-9971 info@theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org Office Hours - 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT International Council International President Jackie Brannon Stutts ip@vst.alphagammadelta.org International Vice President-Alumnae Lesley Hubbard ivpa@vst.alphagammadelta.org International Vice President-Collegians Amber Garrison Duncan ivpc@vst.alphagammadelta.org International Vice President-Membership Marie Ford Palmer ivpm@vst.alphagammadelta.org

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International Vice President-Extension Liz Harriss York ivpe@vst.alphagammadelta.org

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International Vice President-Finance Bobette Sandifer Thompson ivpf@vst.alphagammadelta.org

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1. Alpha Gamma Delta’s official jeweler. 3. Percentage of Psi Chapter sisters and parents that have donated to the chapter’s housing project. 6. Our newest colony is at the University of South ________. 10. Assessment developed by student affairs professionals at Indiana State University. 12. Re-opening month for Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia’s new home. 14. Company working with Alpha Gamma Delta to protect the Fraternity’s marks. 15. Members from Alpha Omega-Duquesne University participated in this combined fitness class. 16. Coming soon: The ________ Center. 19. Number of lives each organ donor has the potential to save. 20. We want your ______! Upload them at bit.ly/AGDPhotos or email them to quarterly@alphagammadelta.org.

DOWN 2. Previous name of the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation: The _______ Memorial Foundation. 4. Honor a sister by sending an ________. 5. Educational program for initiated sophomores and juniors. 7. Seniors plan this project to share the impact of the Purpose with future chapter sisters. 8. Sorority women who are members of ________ organizations score higher in UniLOA domains. 9. The Gift of Life Campus Challenge supports ______ donation. 11. The _________ Conference will be held June 13-15, 2013, in Indianapolis. 13. Educational program for new members. 17. One of the Foundation’s first grants was awarded to Syracuse University for a _____ palate research project. 18. Educational program for graduating seniors.

International Vice President-Panhellenic Affairs Rie Gerah Hoehner ivppa@vst.alphagammadelta.org Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Trustees President Patricia Tulley Riddiford riddi4d@comcast.net Vice President Deborah Schmidt Eschenbacher Deborah@esch-associates.com Secretary Janis Lang Bartosz jmb3agd@comcast.net Treasurer Peggy Kuebler Field Pfield3311@sbcglobal.net Jackie Brannon Stutts ip@vst.alphagammadelta.org Benita Wilson Dick Benita@airmail.net Debbie Douglass Roth DDRAGD@sbcglobal.net Sue Maggio Sim Sssimagd@earthlink.net www.alphagammadelta.org 29

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We want your photos for our extension and education materials!

Alpha Gamma Delta is searching for photos of Alpha Gams to use in our extension and education materials. We’re looking for photos like the ones above—action shots, sisters wearing Alpha Gamma Delta shirts and/or bags, candids and small groups (two to five members total per picture). Photos must be high resolution (in other words, photos that have been uploaded to Facebook won’t work). Original files from a camera should be an acceptable file size. Upload your photos at bit.ly/AGDPhotos or email them to quarterly@alphagammadelta.org. If you have questions, please contact Kailee Bennett, Communications and Marketing Specialist, at kbennett@alphagammadelta.org.

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