Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly • Winter 2007

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VIEWP INT Director of Communications Jeanne Henning

One of the greatest rewards of serving the Fraternity is the opportunity I have to witness the grand scope of our sisterhood first-hand. As International President, my travels take me to conferences, to collegiate chapters and to gatherings with our alumnae members and volunteers, with many other stops in between.

It has been wonderful to meet so many of my talented and devoted sisters.

We all know that our hardworking sisters and volunteers are integral parts of the Fraternity. But seeing the “big picture”—understanding how each of our individual members come together to keep our Fraternity moving forward—instills in me an even greater sense of pride.

Working closely with our volunteers is inspiring. These women give so much to Alpha Gamma Delta. It is important that we recognize their contributions.

February is Advisor Appreciation Month. Please be sure to express your gratitude to these dedicated volunteers. They touch the lives of so many of our collegiate members on a daily basis, helping to shape these women into sisters who may in turn lend their time and talents to the Fraternity.

We have so much to be proud of as Alpha Gams that it is sometimes surprising to me that some individuals don’t understand the value of Greek life. The feature article for this issue, which begins on page two, addresses the varying perceptions and opinions concerning Greek organizations and what we can do to ensure that Alpha Gamma Deltas everywhere are standing out for their positive qualities and not because of negative stereotypes.

The Fraternity has continued to make progress on our Strategic Plan. One specific area of focus is Membership Growth and Development.

Though recruitment and extension are common topics of conversation within this focus, one important aspect of this area is member retention.

Whether you are a collegian or an alumna, it is all of our responsibilities to maintain the momentum of membership recruitment. Each of us can spend time to ensure that our sisters feel welcome, connected and have an enjoyable experience in Alpha Gamma Delta. The Fraternity offers several ways to stay involved throughout a member’s lifetime, whether

it is through sisterhood activities, participating in alumnae chapter or club events or volunteering for the Fraternity.

After several years of assessing the current Volunteer Service Team structure by many different entities, International Council has agreed to changes in our communication and organization structure.

The focus of this structure will be on the collegiate chapters, alumnae chapters and clubs, local House Associations and Advisor teams. Look for more information about this change in the upcoming months.

Much progress has already been made in the new year.

Let us all continue to do our part to inspire the woman and impact the world.

Jackie Brannon Stutts International President

Communications Coordinator Mary Kay Price G raphics/Web Coordinator Elizabeth Hoover www.alphagammadelta.org

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Standing Out, Standing Proud With negative stereotypes and conflicting messages concerning Greek life abundant in today’s society, it’s time that Alpha Gams stand out and stand proud.

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2006–2007 Foundation Scholars

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Re-Establishment at Alpha Lambda Chapter

Meet the 2006–2007 Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation scholarship recipients.

Learn more about the re-establishment efforts for Alpha Lambda Chapter at The Ohio State University on page 24.

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Viewpoint Collegiate News Alumnae News Chapter Grand From the Foundation Fraternity Happenings Directory EndNotes

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Ask two individuals to describe a member of a women’s fraternity.

One of them might see an ambitious co-ed. She excels academically, volunteers her time to philanthropic causes and nurtures her relationships with her friends. As with almost any young person on a college campus, she may make a mistake from time to time. But these mistakes, and her reliance on a strong set of ideals and values, are helping her to grow into a mature, confident person who is a positive force in her environment.

The other might see a status-hungry ice queen. Simultaneously snobby and desperate for attention, her primary concern is which pair of black pants she’ll sport to her next alcohol-soaked mixer. She cares not for the higher purposes of college life, but instead whether she’ll be included on the list for the party at her favorite frat house.

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ACCORDING TO OUR COLLEGIANS...

nce upon a time, the allure of the sorority woman was undeniable. She was admired for her poise, her accomplishments, her values.

Becoming Greek was an achievement that signified high attainment and high standards.

How valid do you feel that stereotypes applied to Greek women and organizations are?

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Things are seemingly quite different these days, with the perception of Greek women running the gamut from the highly respected scholar to the partying snob.

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It’s easy to place the blame. But ultimately, this is our Fraternity.

This is our image. And it’s our responsibility to ensure that Alpha Gams—and all Greeks—stand out for the right reasons.

OUR SISTERS SPEAK

Our collegiate sisters bear the brunt of the stereotyping that occurs in society today, so it makes sense that we understand and approach this issue from their perspective. In order to get a grasp on our collegiate sisters’ feelings, the Quarterly staff surveyed these women to gauge their opinions on Greek life, stereotypes and the issues facing Greek organizations.

As results began to pour in, some trends became evident. Our collegiate sisters are happy for the most part. While 51 percent of these members did not necessarily intend to go Greek when they first arrived at college, 90 percent rated their Greek experience as “Good” or “Excellent.”

But it doesn’t seem as though these women’s peers feel quite as rosy about Greek life, as 98 percent of the Alpha Gams responding to the survey said that women’s Greek groups are stereotyped.

When asked to rank the negative stereotypes that they felt were most prevalent, “Heavy Drinkers/Partiers” ranked number one, with “Superficial,” “Promiscuous,” “Snobby/Elitist” and “Stupid” following.

“My lifetime fitness professor commented in class the other day that those who weren’t in Greek communities were more likely

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Equal Amounts of True and False

What happened to the sterling image of yesteryear?

The handfuls of Greeks in the headlines for myriad indiscretions, from seemingly harmless pranks to those with literally life-ending consequences, lay a crushing blow to the legitimacy of Greek life. And of course, cinematic classics like “Animal House” will always play a starring role in deconstructing the positive image of Greek life. Though extremely entertaining, when individuals are unable to separate fiction from reality, unfair stereotypes easily come into play.

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Most Prevalent Negative Stereotypes: 1. Heavy Drinkers/Partiers 2. Superficial 3. Promiscuous 4. Snobby/Elitist 5. Stupid

Most Prevalent Positive Stereotypes: 1. Social 2. Campus Leaders 3. Outgoing/Welcoming 4. Dedicated to Community Service 5. Studious

to live longer because ‘they don’t drink as much,’” says one survey respondent.

Another comments, “There is no way to explain to an ‘outsider’ how being Greek really is. Greek women are stereotyped as ditzy, boy-crazy girls who go out and party 24-7, when that isn’t even a part of Greek life at all. Outsiders don’t get the chance to experience the sisterhood, loyalty and life long friendships that sorority life has to offer.”

As a membership-based organization, we simply do not have the luxury of shrugging off these negative stereotypes and perceptions. We must constantly be aware of what we are projecting not only to successfully appeal to potential members, but so that we are able to stand proud as members of our Fraternity. And though we are unable to control exactly what others think, we can control what we portray to them.

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COLLEGE But are we doing enough to share this message with the world?

Surely, there are plenty of individuals who recognize the value of being Greek. But Greek life definitely has its detractors, ranging from the media to the entertainment world and to even misbehaving members themselves.

“Girls are often stereotyped as stupid, easy and blond, not to mention pretty, popular and usually upper class,” comments Ashley Merrithew, a collegian at Alpha Eta-Dalhousie University. “I don’t think that any of the stereotypes can be generalized for an entire group of women. It can be true for one, but not all.”

With this influx of mixed messages, now is a crucial time for Alpha Gamma Deltas to stand up and stand proud. To recognize the power that each of us has. To prove that our Founders’ carefully constructed organization is indeed much more than just weekend parties. Alpha Gams have the power to contradict the negative stereotypes prevalent in our society and the power to stand out…not for the negative aspects, but for the positive.

THE SCIENCE OF STEREOTYPES

When attempting to stem stereotype usage, it’s helpful to understand how stereotyping works in the first place. According to “Attitudes and Perceptions about Sorority Women and Stereotype Usage,” a study by Carolyn Lea of Loyola University, our propensity for stereotyping can be innate.

“Many people tend to view out groups (groups that they don’t belong to) as less variable than their own groups,” Lea explains in the study. “As a member of the group, you tend to know more about the group and are less likely to perceive the group along stereotypical lines. This would point to people who are not as familiar with sororities to judge them along stereotypical lines more often than the people who were members of the sorority.”

MIXED MESSAGES

From the perspective of Greek organizations and their loyal members, international officers and proud supporters, members of Greek groups are meant to represent the best and the brightest, the most prestigious level of students on campus.

Concrete data continuously shows that the grade point average of Greek women often tops the grade point average of non-members, that Greeks are one of the primary sources of philanthropic contributions on campus and that fraternity and sorority members routinely take the helm of various other major student organizations.

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The participants in this study, who were both members and non-members of Greek organizations, were asked to view four photos and choose from a list of personality traits for each photo. Two of the photos indicated that the subject of the photograph was a member of a Greek organization, through clothing with Greek letters displayed. The other two photos depicted women of similar size, build and style of clothing, but no Greek affiliation was inferred.

“The first hypothesis of the study was that non-Greeks would use more negative adjectives when describing the sorority women than Greeks would,” writes Lea. “There was support for the first

hypothesis. The participants affiliated with the Greek system had more positive stereotypes than non-Greeks when classifying the sorority women.”

sororities, should do more to emphasize that we are not just a social organization, that we are not superficial and that we support independence and individualism.”

“Stereotype usage is a common day occurrence,” concludes Lea. “This study hoped to make people more aware that they were using stereotypes to classify what they didn’t recognize as their in-group…While there is truth in stereotypes, we must remember that there is always room to re-evaluate what we know.”

It makes sense that when attempting to establish a positive identity and image, we need to understand who we are, what we do and why we exist.

The Quarterly survey results echoed these findings. Our sisters were quick to point out that there were many benefits that non-members simply weren’t taking into consideration. Alpha Gamma Delta International President, Jackie Brannon Stutts, agrees.

“Non-members often believe that the 30 year-old stereotype from ‘Animal House’ is what Greek life is all about,” Jackie comments. “Individuals in campus administration who have engaged in getting to know members of Greek letter organizations understand the benefits of joining and have a positive image of the members. There is a common bond among fraternity and sorority members that we continually strive to better ourselves and our organization.”

“The concept of fraternity and sorority is such an appealing thing to people. Who wouldn’t want to have a close group of friends, friends that are so close that you call them your sisters, that you can use as your confidants, your support system…it’s friendship.

And that’s such a compelling thing for people,” Amy remarks.

ACCORDING TO OUR COLLEGIANS...

What was your predominant reason for choosing to join a Greek organization?

CAMPUS CLIMATE

College campuses are different these days. With increasing competition from non-Greek student organizations, Alpha Gams and other women’s fraternity members are not only fighting against negative stereotypes, but for the attention of unaffiliated members.

“I don’t think that our women’s organizations are doing enough to say to people or to convince potential new members that they will not have a complete collegiate experience, that they will not have a complete experience in life if they’re not Greek,” says Amy Vojta, Alpha Kappa-Bowling Green State University and Assistant Dean of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at Rutgers University. Amy, who traveled as a Leadership Consultant for the Fraternity following her graduation from college, has worked in Greek Affairs for three different universities over the past 15 years.

Julianne Wayton, a collegian of Alpha Iota Chapter at Baldwin-Wallace College, shares this concern. “The feelings I get around my campus is that our society and the students who come to college now are very focused on individualism and independence…Alpha Gamma Delta, as well as all

To Meet New People Social Activities Other Philanthropic Involvement Reputation of Greek Community High Academic Standards Living Accommodations

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“All the outside world seems to see are the negative things...Fraternity life is the pursuit of becoming a better woman. Alpha Gam has truly been a major part of my development into womanhood and I couldn’t imagine my college experience without it.”

–Survey Respondent

“I think the most important thing is to think about what we’re putting out there every day. If you’re standing in line at the student bookstore and you’re complaining on your cell phone, and I see you’re wearing your letters, that only reinforces the negative stereotypes,” says Amy. “If you’re the person who’s consistently late for class, who doesn’t go to class, who doesn’t participate in class, you’re the twit in the class, then yeah, I think sorority girls are really stupid. If you’re the person who is coming home from the bars and you’re singing your fraternity songs at the top of your lungs, then yeah, I think you’re all lushes. We don’t think about what we do every day that makes people respond either positively or negatively.”

Like miniscule snowflakes contributing to a massive avalanche, every negative impression contributes to an individual’s creation of a perception or the reinforcement of a stereotype. Gossiping on the bus. Excluding non-Greeks in class. Wearing t-shirts with snide sayings. It adds up.

HARNESSING OUR POWER

“I feel that no matter what, women are stereotyped, especially us, but I have learned that it is possible to change that stereotype if everyone is willing to.”

–Survey Respondent

“It’s that idea of going back to the basics of why we’re here…well, we’re here to help you graduate,” Amy continues. “We’re here to help you be a better person, so we’re going to serve others and learn about how lucky we are because we’ve served others. We’re going to put you in touch with women in their 30s, their 60s, their 80s because this is a lifetime commitment…You can’t get some of those things just from the French club.”

FACING REALITY

As the old saying goes, where there’s smoke, there’s fire… something has to be feeding the stereotypes, even outside of the external factors like movies and television shows.

Sisters responding to the Quarterly survey seemed to agree that some stereotypes may be bolstered by truthful elements, with 46 percent saying that the stereotypes applied to women’s fraternities were equally true and false.

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It’s time to lift the fog that has clouded from view the undeniably positive and beneficial things that Greeks have been doing for years. The tools we need to combat negative stereotypes and perceptions are nothing novel or revolutionary. In fact, they’re more than one hundred years old.

They’re our values. Our ideals. The very basis of our Fraternity.

Some might say that it’s not fair that Greeks are pinpointed and criticized for indiscretions that might be flippantly waved away for non-affiliated students. Some might say that non-Greeks are doing just as much wrong as fraternity and sorority members.

“I do feel like the scrutiny may be unfair but that’s the price that you pay in any organization, really,” Alexandra Walston, a collegiate member of Epsilon Mu Chapter at Fort Hays State University, says. “I feel like we should be holding ourselves to some kind of standard. If we are going to misbehave, we must have the grace to admit that we were wrong and accept the punishment.”

Whether we like it or not, Greeks will always stand apart from the rest of the campus community. It’s our choice on whether we do so for the good or for the bad. Greek organizations were fundamentally founded on the concept that their members would reach for and attain a higher standard, and by doing so, would stand out positively in their campuses and communities.

As Alpha Gams, we chose to join an organization that would build us up and challenge us to become better people. We chose

“THE IDEALS AND VALUES PROVIDED FOR US BY OUR FOUNDERS CREATE A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS FOR BOTH OURSELVES AND OUR ORGANIZATION. AS ALPHA GAMS, WE MUST CONTINUE TO STAND PROUD AND BE SEEN AS POSITIVE FORCES IN OUR COMMUNITIES.” —JACKIE BRANNON STUTTS, ALPHA GAMMA DELTA INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

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The Quarterly staff would like to thank the more than 600 collegiate sisters who took part in this online survey.

to initiate into a sisterhood with its roots deep in ideals and values that are meant to make not only us, but the world around us better.

“We’re the ones who say we’re about higher standards.

We are fraternities and sororities; we say we’re about values,” says Amy. “You think about the Purpose and all the different things that we claim that we’re going to be or how we’re going to live. When you tell somebody that and then you do the exact opposite thing, you should be held to that standard.”

Times do change, along with the benchmarks of appropriate behavior for women. It is absolutely true that some things viewed as unacceptable even fifty years ago are completely inoffensive today. But the standards of living established by our Founders are timeless, with ideals and aims that are able to flex and bend with the progression of time.

Simply by taking the basics of our organization to heart and integrating them into our lives, we can become positive

forces in our environment, proving that Greek women haven’t lost their mystique. Like a ripple effect, each individual who has a positive interaction with an Alpha Gam or one of our chapters will come to understand just a bit more about who we are and why we exist.

Will this approach change the mind of every detractor or rectify every issue facing Greek communities? Certainly not.

But it will make us, and all Greek organizations, one step closer to being who we say we are.

“When Greek women and their organizations are striving for the ideals of their organization, negative stereotypes cease to be valid,” Jackie comments. “Our Purpose will remain the driving force for individual members and in turn, the collegiate chapters and alumnae groups.

With these ideals the focus of our membership, Alpha Gamma Delta will continue as a vibrant and influential organization that inspires women to impact their world.”

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collegiate news

Brothers and Sisters Beta Alpha Chapter Offers Fraternity Men Shelter After Tragedy

Early in the morning on Friday, November 17, the brothers of Phi Kappa Tau at Nebraska Wesleyan University woke up to the unfamiliar sounds of fire alarms and frantic shouting. The unthinkable had happened.

A fire had broken out in a second story dorm-style room, claiming the life of one brother and leaving three others in critical condition.

The tragedy left the Phi Kappa Tau members and the rest of the 1,800 student campus, which is home to Alpha Gamma Delta’s Beta Alpha Chapter, reeling. And in the wake of the fire and the loss of “We had the their brother, the Phi Kappa Taus space and the were dealt anspirit of giving to other blow—the had left them give to the men fire without housing.

of Phi Kappa Tau.”

“One of our alumnae members, Patty Farley Karthauser, works for Nebraska Wesleyan University and was on hand for the men of Phi Tau that morning as they were trying to plan their next steps, not the least of which was where their 22 members would stay until they determined how damaged their house was,” says Beta Alpha Chapter Advisor Jill Ebers Dolberg. “Patty knows that we are not currently at capacity and could probably be able to provide housing for the bulk of the men in terms of space.”

Jill and Beta Alpha Chapter President Whitney Jones began making phone calls to various Fraternity officers, inquiring about the possibility of accommodating the men in the chapter house. The desire 8

to support the devastated men was shared, and the necessary steps were taken to allow the Phi Kappa Tau members to occupy the vacant rooms. Soon after, the women flew into action to prepare the house.

good with the scent of that many types of cologne, and we all now know just what it is like to have a full house.”

“We spent a few hours putting together bunk beds for 20 men. Nebraska Wesleyan generously offered to loan us the bedding and towels we would need, which arrived quickly. There were women from campus that I had never seen in our house before that pitched in to help us,” Jill comments.

The Phi Kappa Tau members were offered housing in an off-campus apartment complex following the holidays, allowing them to form a temporary home of their own until their chapter house is cleared for occupancy. Though the men are now gone, the Alpha Gams think positively back on the experience and the new relationships they have formed.

“Several of our members wanted to go out of their way to make sure that the Phi Kappa Taus felt welcome when they arrived, so they went to their chapter house to try to bring their sign back to our house. The police would not allow anything to be taken from the scene, so Ashley Andrews, Katie Bangert and Lisa McCollom had a banner made, which we hung from our balcony,” says Jill.

“The situation reminds me of a quote from Hasari Pal, ‘All that is not given is lost.’ We had the space and the spirit of giving to give to the men of Phi Kappa Tau, both of which would most likely have gone underutilized if life had proceeded as usual,” remarks Jill. “It was a good reminder to us of what a group of women—even a small group of women—can do together. And we obviously received just as much in return.”

Though brought together by extremely unfortunate circumstances, the chapter members enjoyed their new houseguests. “With the men living in the house, our sisters were out and about more often and some amazing friendships have begun,” Whitney comments. “The women had a wonderful experience that has taught us all a great deal for the future, including the simple fact that our third floor will never again smell quite so

“We want to thank the Nebraska Wesleyan University Administration and community for their support. The chapter is particularly grateful to the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta for offering living space to the men and the housemother of the fraternity.

Written Statement from Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Chief Executive Officer Steve Hartman

collegiate news

Alpha Gam Appears on Television to Support “Fifty and Fabulous” Mom Most people watching the Dr. Phil Show on October 24, 2006 probably didn’t notice a small piece of jewelry worn by a young woman in a video clip on the show. But some eagle-eyed members may have spied the Alpha Gamma Delta Badge pinned to the shirt of one of the Fraternity’s collegiate members.

Kate Elvig, Epsilon Beta–University of Kansas, appeared in the video clip to support her mother, LeeAnn Elvig, who was named the Dr. Phil Show’s first “Fifty and Fabulous” winner.

Kate has every reason to be proud of her mother, who battled cancer throughout her forties—first being diagnosed with breast cancer and then with colon cancer. LeeAnn underwent intense chemotherapy, radiation and a double mastectomy, all while raising Kate and her two siblings with husband Mark.

“It’s given me hope that if I put my mind to it, I can make it through anything,” Kate says of her mom’s courage during the video clip.

“I hope I can be half the mom that you’ve been to me to my own kids someday.”

“It’s not hard to love being in your fifties when you spent most of your forties fighting breast cancer and colon cancer,” said LeeAnn on the show. “My children were two, five and seven years old when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I would just look at those little eyes and wonder, ‘Am I going to be here to watch them grow up?’”

Kate Elvig, pictured at left, smiles with her sister, Lizzie; mom, LeeAnn and brother, John.

“Fifty and Fabulous” honor, LeeAnn will be featured in the March 2007 Bliss Spa catalog to introduce a new age-fighting moisture cream and will serve as the company’s “Youth Ambassador.”

“This was all a surprise to her because she thought she was just going to be in the audience,” Kate says. “She was very surprised when Dr. Phil went up to her and pulled her onto stage!”

Kate relied on help from her chapter sisters in filming her segment for the show. “It was weird to film something that I knew was going to be on national television,” Kate says. “I had a girl in my chapter hold up signs so I would know what to say next and we practiced for two hours before I finally got the taping that was shown on television.”

Kate has found inspiration in her mother’s successful battle against cancer and has dedicated her own time to volunteering for an organization that counsels and supports cancer patients and survivors.

When the show aired a few days later, a group of sisters gathered to watch Kate and her family’s story. Kate says that the support of her chapter sisters is something that she will treasure forever.

LeeAnn was surprised with the “Fifty and Fabulous” title on the air by the show’s host Dr. Phillip McGraw, better known simply as “Dr. Phil.” Though she was invited to attend the taping of the show, she was unaware that she would receive the award. As part of the

“Alpha Gamma Delta will play an important role throughout my life and I will always cherish these moments,” she says. “I will be an active alum and hopefully someday I will have a daughter who will get to be a part of this special sisterhood.”

“It’s given me hope that if I put my mind to it, I can make it through anything... I hope I can be half the mom that you’ve been to me to my own kids some day.”

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35Years

alumnae news

By Patricia Holm Smith, Sigma–University of Illinois

of Dedication and Contribution to the Community

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n 1971, the Chicago Northwest Suburban Club (CNWSC) was an alumnae club comprised primarily of young mothers eager to keep the Alpha Gamma Delta spirit of altruism alive in the community. These sisters had some initial goals in mind. They wanted their efforts to benefit a local charity or project dealing with children, and they wanted Alpha Gamma Delta to shine as a significant support to a specific group, not just as another name on a long list of charitable donors.

One of the sisters had an exceptional child enrolled in a new facility for physically and mentally handicapped children. This public education center, the Kirk Center for Handicapped Children, enrolled students from the surrounding communities. The center’s need for volunteer support was evaluated, and it was found to be overwhelming. Profoundly handicapped children require extremely expensive equipment—minimally supplied by public funds. A love affair was born.

Initially, Alpha Gams made fabric books and other learning aids to benefit the center. They also held bake sales, published recipe

books and sold Christmas cards to raise money. Some members volunteered to work with the children at the school as teacher aides.

But these Alpha Gam alumnae club members had a bigger vision.

Under the inspiration and leadership of Joan Janneck Barker, Delta–University of Minnesota and Sandra Hubenthal Sams, Lambda–Northwestern University, both members of CNWSC, the decision was made to organize a fundraising project open to the public. Joan and Sandy had an idea to bring together several dozen artisans and crafters to sell their creations with Alpha Gams contributing other items to increase revenue.

At that time in history, such an event was an innovative idea and unique concept—an exhibition of crafters who paid a fee to show and sell their goods for a charitable cause. The idea for the “Crafeteria” was presented to the principal of the Kirk Center for Handicapped Children. The school staff agreed to open the building for the event on a Saturday in March 1972. Thus began the tradition of the Spring Showcase of Arts and Crafts to benefit Samuel Kirk School or “Kirk Fair,” as it is known today.

Pictured above, from left to right: A street sign announces the Showcase, a CNWSC member arranges raffle items, Alpha Gams review artist applications and a teacher at the Kirk Center for Handicapped Children assists a student.

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“They wanted Alpha Gamma Delta to shine as a significant support... not just as another name on a long list of charitable donors.”

Marilynn Yocum Roy, Alpha Kappa–Bowling Green State University and President of the club, enthusiastically rallied the membership into the needed committees and kept everyone on task towards the big event.

At the conclusion of the first Crafeteria, all of the committee members agreed that the project took too much planning and execution time to have a one-day event. It was agreed that the craft fair would be two days.

As the project grew in scope, the fine reputation of Kirk Fair drew increased attendance and the name of Alpha Gamma Delta grew in public awareness. Alpha Gam men, Kirk parents, families, friends and community groups with the additional support of many area businesses made a great team. The school principal and staff, the parents of Kirk students and area Alpha Gams developed a bond and a strong working relationship, which has nurtured the energy to keep this project alive for 35 years.

This Kirk philanthropy project has grown from a one-day Crafeteria that raised $1,470 to purchase video tape recorder into a weekend event that has raised more than $330,000. The proceeds, which are shared with the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, have been donated for classroom equipment, computers, a model apartment for teaching older students

life skills and two outdoor playgrounds designed for handicapped students.

Kirk Fair has become a focal point for CNWSC. Early in January of each year, bake sale enthusiasts begin to bake and freeze a delectable assortment of goodies to tempt attendees as well as exhibitors and volunteer workers. Sons and daughters of volunteers aged eight to 12 are recruited as gophers to handle busywork and errands during the weekend when exhibitors or workers need something extra done. The artist selection committee actively solicits new exhibitors through newspaper ads and letters to artist organizations.

This committee continues to seek out fresh talent by attending numerous art and craft shows and the artist jury carefully reviews every application for the best exhibitors.

Over three decades, the sisterhood of CNWSC has been the common thread in the success of the project. “To contribute to the world’s work in the community where I am placed” has been the glue in keeping a solid core of committee members. There are presently seven members of the current CNWSC who have been involved with Kirk Fair since the beginning.

For several years, the DuPage Area Alumnae Club partnered with CNWSC to serve as chairmen and committee members,

bakers and volunteer workers. Fox Valley Club and West Suburban Club members have been loyal supporters over the years. For the past six years, PATHS (Parents and Teachers of Handicapped Students) members have been very involved as committee chairmen and volunteers for artist selection, bakery, publicity and raffle, in addition to recruiting more family and friends to volunteer.

Planning the Spring Showcase of Arts and Crafts consumes the better part of each year. Since 1997, Reta Ing Holmgren, Epsilon Delta–University of Texas at Austin, has served as the chairman.

With tireless dedication, she has led the organization and continuity of this annual project. More than 100 volunteers are needed to fill the various committees and support positions needed to make the project run smoothly. The Squirrel Squad, formerly known as Gophers, has third-generation volunteers in line to help. The Attic Treasures area has been discontinued to make room for 90 to 100 exhibitors. The raffle has become a highlight of the weekend. A door prize drawing from attendee names is held on the hour. A shuttle bus runs both days from two remote lots to expand the parking facilities.

Pictured above, from left to right: Volunteers assist with bakery sales, Alpha Gam alumnae prepare a mailing, a Squirrel Squad member takes a food order from an artist at the Showcase and Kirk Center students admire the Showcase street sign.

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Alpha Gam Honored by President for Volunteerism For Heather Shufelt, Gamma Omega–University of Alabama at Birmingham, President George W. Bush’s September visit to Birmingham, Alabama was a far more personal experience than most 25 year-olds typically encounter.

his travels throughout the United States with the award.

Heather was most definitely a qualified candidate. She serves as a project coordinator for Hands On Birmingham, a volunteer program that has connected 3,800 volunteers to community service opportunities in the Birmingham area, and is also the youngest member to serve on the Board of Directors for the organization. But her volunteer work doesn’t end there.

Heather, a dedicated volunteer with Hands On Birmingham and a variety of other community service organizations, was presented with the President’s Volunteer Service Award by President Bush as she stood along with local dignitaries under the left wing of Air Force One.

“I volunteer at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.

I teach dance to inner-city “Once the plane landed, the youth. I help men and womPresident exited and walked en in local shelters prepare Heather Shufelt, Gamma Omega– down the stairs to greet the state for job interviews. I stood University of Alabama at Birmingham, governor and other local offiin a local parking lot and receives her award from cials, then he turned and walked raised over $300,000 for President George W. Bush. towards me,” recalls Heather.

Hurricane Katrina efforts “He pulled a tiny box out of directly after the storm. his pocket and preI worked phone lines at sented me with a pin to honor me for my serlocal news stations taking calls from hurricane victims. v i c e a n d c o m m i t m e n t t o t h e c o m m u n i t y.”

I helped organize the local YWCA’s ‘Dress for Success’ closet and helped get items donated and I served Heather learned of the honor just days before the Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army while President’s visit. “I actually found out that I was visiting my family in Lockport, New York,” says receiving the award through a phone conversaHeather, listing some of the ways that she accumulated an amazing 400 hours of volunteer work in 2005. tion with a representative from the White House while I was at work,” says Heather, who works as a Learning and Development Specialist at the BirNominated by the Executive Director of Hands mingham Operations Center of State Farm InsurOn Birmingham, Heather doesn’t see her spirit of ance Companies. “I was shocked and very excited.” volunteerism waning any time soon. “I think volunteerism is so important because we never According to the White House, the President’s Volknow when disaster or tragedy will strike in our unteer Service Award was created by the President’s backyard and we’ll need the help. There are so many Council on Service and Civic Participation. President fa m i l i e s , c h i l d r e n a n d a n i m a l s e a c h d a y Bush honors one volunteer, called the USA Freethat need someone to care for them and dom Corps Greeter, from each city he visits during to assist them…one person can make all the difference if you just try.”

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Connie Snyder Epsilon Upsilon November 11, 2006

Keri Ann Wright Epsilon Upsilon November 11, 2006

Shirley Johnston Livingston Barbara Jo White Theta Omicron Theta Omicron November 12, 2006 November 12, 2006

Alpha – Syracuse University Linda Galvin Desmond ‘65 Helen White Gilroy ‘40 Beta – University of Wisconsin Catherine Dennis Betts ‘32 Helen Grenier Zeddies ‘32 Delta – University of Minnesota Duane Porter Reed ‘32 Marjorie Conway Scott ‘40 Evalyn Baumgardner Spaulding ‘29 Epsilon – University of Kentucky Dorothy Paar Waterfield ‘44 Zeta – Ohio University Margaret Chabot Ellison ‘32 Wanita Fisher Gessner ‘61 Hazel Young McCauley ‘21 Eleanor Martin Null ‘34 Barbara Metcalfe Stewart ‘47 Iota – University of Washington Mary Pat Woolfolk Axley ‘47 Marjorie Swanson Moore ‘43 Virginia Cameron Perry ‘44 Kappa – Allegheny College Helen Miller Dougherty ‘34 Mu – Brenau University Julia Gatewood Pearson-Whitfield ‘33 Xi – Illinois Wesleyan College Marjorie Ikemire ‘23 Louise Allen Solterman ‘24

Omicron – University of California, Berkeley Margaret Tuttle Brown ‘37 Irene Mlejnek Cordes ‘47 Mary Gessling Millard ‘35 Pi – Coe College Suzanne Elliott New ‘43 Rho – Iowa State University Genevieve Weeks Gleason ‘42 Sigma – University of Illinois Norma Johnston ‘48 Donna Selleg Mavor ‘47 Joyce Hull Walker ‘25

Tau – University of Toronto Errol Grosch Hall ‘40 Upsilon – University of Oklahoma Wilma Henson Davis ‘80 Marceleete Bryant Higbie ‘32 Luann Tupper Stanford ‘58 Gwen Wilson Zwick ‘31 Phi – Oregon State University Frances Sexton Karns ‘39 Harriett McRay Lecours ‘39 Muriel Kellogg McGinnis ‘44 Psi – University of Alabama Virginia Walls Chappell ‘35 Mary Folmar Colley ‘43 Josephine McNair Holley ‘56 Omega – University of Akron Alberta Fischer Messam ‘28

Alpha Alpha – University of Buffalo (The State University of NY) Katharine Healey Baxter ‘30 Alpha Beta – University of Michigan Elinor Porter Muhl ‘42 Alpha Gamma – University of Cincinnati Nancy Weibling Campbell ‘52 Sandra Craycraft Hughes ‘80 Alpha Epsilon – Westminster College Emma Ochiltree Sharp ‘27 Alpha Theta – Hunter College Ruth Martens Morgan ‘37 Alpha Kappa – Bowling Green State University Barbara Eyre Gillen ‘53 Ruth Nachtrieb ‘45 Sue Greathouse Reynolds ‘55 Alpha Iota – Baldwin-Wallace College Marian Moutoux Chisholm ‘52 Alpha Lambda – Ohio State University Ellie Nightingale Dodds ‘55 Mary Trump ‘47

Beta Eta – Southern Illinois University Barbara Larkin ‘58 Beta Zeta – Parsons College Kathleen Garfield ‘64 Beta Xi – Purdue University Lori Morton Witte ‘75 Gamma Alpha – University of Georgia Jean Pittman Moore ‘36 Gamma Beta – Florida State University Marybelle Wright Jester ‘39 Gamma Delta – Auburn University Martha Harris Conaway ‘48 Catherine Grimes Hornsby 2002 Betty Gainey Wilson ‘55 Gamma Pi – Middle Tennessee State University Julie Alexander Grinalds ‘70 Gamma Upsilon – University of Montevallo Mary Davidson Meyer ‘72

Alpha Omicron – West Virginia Wesleyan College Dorothy Brady Jory ‘48 Beta Alpha – Nebraska Wesleyan College Vicki Guida Clarke ‘69 Leona Kildee Irwin ‘57

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The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation 2006–2007 Scholars The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation would like to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients.

Bryna Bobick Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Gamma AlphaUniversity of Georgia Pursing: Master of Education

Sabrina Alimi Kay Schurr Scholarship Zeta EtaRensselaer Polytechnic Institute Major: Electronic Media Art and Communication

Tara Bonistall Jean Lehl Koziara Scholarship EpsilonUniversity of Kentucky Major: Social Work; Psychology

Amy Campbell Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Epsilon XiEast Central University Major: Biology; Pre-Med

Sarah Boyer Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship UpsilonUniversity of Oklahoma Major: Health & Exercise Science

Erin Campbell Jessie Fortier Memorial Scholarship Zeta EtaRensselaer Polytechnic Institute Pursuing: Master of Engineering

Shawna Bridwell Theta Sigma Upsilon Scholarship Epsilon NuUniversity of Central Oklahoma Major: Kinesiology; Exercise/Fitness Management

Katy Comer Barbara Feurer Freise Dallas Alumnae Scholarship Epsilon PhiTexas Woman’s University Major: Business-Marketing

Jane Alkhouri Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Delta NuUniversity of Calgary Pursing: Master of Human Security & Peace Building at Royal Roads University

Sara Anderson Carol Ann Gordon Scholarship OmegaUniversity of Akron Major: Interior Design

Lindsey Belzyt Marilynn Joan Yocum Roy Memorial Scholarship Alpha BetaUniversity of Michigan Major: English; History

Julie Blaydes Mabris McTyier Dunkman Scholarship Gamma ZetaUniversity of Memphis Major: Integrative Studies

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Courtney Burge Sherralyn Denning Craven Scholarship Epsilon LambdaUniversity of Central Missouri Major: Elementary Education

Brittany Adams Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Gamma Alpha– University of Georgia Pursing: Juris Doctorate at Mercer University

Korie Brust Diane Raffel Collins Scholarship Delta OmicronUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas Major: Kinesiology; Pre-Med

Megan Buckalew Alpha Omicron-Glauner Scholarship Alpha OmicronWest Virginia Wesleyan College Major: Biology

Jessica Henrichs Cann Charles J. & Helen Desha Petrie Scholarship Delta Theta University of Idaho Major: Elementary Education

Elisa Cortazzo Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Alpha EpsilonWestminster College Major: Education

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Erin Courtney Dawn Cleek Memorial Scholarship Gamma ZetaUniversity of Memphis Major: Communications

Kathleen Dieterman Gamma Phi Scholarship Gamma PhiGeorgia Institute of Technology Major: Psychology

Sara Flanagan Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Beta Xi-Purdue University Pursuing: Master of Educational Technology

Danielle Coverdell Robert Graf Scholarship Epsilon EpsilonWilliam Jewell College Pursing: Doctorate of Chemistry at University of Kansas

Ana Earnest Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship IotaUniversity of Washington Major: Political Science; Journalism

Jennifer Floyd Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship Gamma PhiGeorgia Institute of Technology Pursuing: Doctor of Physical Therapy at Emory University

Callie Croushore Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Alpha EpsilonWestminster College Major: Chemistry

Mary Earnest Tricia Barber Scholarship Gamma AlphaUniversity of Georgia Major: Marketing

Julia Fritz Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Alpha OmicronWest Virginia Wesleyan College Major: Accounting; Finance

Juniper Elliott Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Zeta OmicronKettering University Pursing: Master of Engineering Management

Jacqueline Gajus Helen Mae Clarahan Spiese Scholarship ZetaOhio University Pursuing: Master of Psychology at University of Cincinnati

Catherine Desmariais Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Zeta ZetaWorcester Polytechnic Institute Pursing: Master of Public Health at Emory University

Kate Essad Alpha Beta Past Grand Council Members Scholarship Alpha BetaUniversity of Michigan Major: Biology

Jaime Garrand Adelaine Cheney McMurray Scholarship IotaUniversity of Washington Major: Communications

Courtney DeThomas John & Betty Yeoman Briffett Scholarship Zeta ThetaLafayette College Pursuing: Doctorate of Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University

Kasey Fitzsimmons Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Gamma ZetaUniversity of Memphis Major: Art; Graphic Design

Emily Garrett Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Theta PiLambuth University Major: Public Relations

Brittany Davenport Betty Duffel Scholarship Gamma ZetaUniversity of Memphis Major: Psychology

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from the foundation Kelly Gebhart Janae Marie Johnson Scholarship Theta PiLambuth University Pursuing: Doctor of Physical Therapy at Belmont University Alison Gibson Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Epsilon NuUniversity of Central Oklahoma Major: Nursing Claire Gorman William Denning Jr. & Minerva Denning Roberts Scholarship Member of Sigma Kappa Sorority Pursuing: Juris Doctorate at St. Thomas University School of Law Katie Granlund Elizabeth Connely Lee Scholarship Zeta EpsilonMichigan Technological University Pursuing: Master of Business Administration Christina Grupe Jess Agee Temple & Helen Pasas Todd Memorial Scholarship Delta RhoSonoma State University Major: Psychology Kristie Hansen Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship Beta EtaSouthern Illinois University Carbondale Major: Elementary Education Destiny Harris Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship Epsilon NuUniversity of Central Oklahoma Major: Communications; Broadcasting 16

2006-2007 Lauren Hasseidiek Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship Beta EtaSouthern Illinois University Carbondale Major: Finance & Accounting

Curry Hill Ginger GrifďŹ es Scholarship Theta EpsilonUniversity of South Alabama Major: Elementary Education

Jessica Haurylko Joan Janneck Barker Scholarship EpsilonUniversity of Kentucky Major: Communications

Sarah Howze Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship PsiUniversity of Alabama Major: Nursing

Ashley Hays Diane Stevens Falk Memorial Scholarship PsiUniversity of Alabama Major: Health Care Management

Erica Hynes Faith Sherman Goldberg Scholarship DeltaUniversity of Minnesota Major: Sociology & Psychology

Penny Helms Dee Ann Elliott Woodall Scholarship Gamma DeltaAuburn University Pursuing: Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of AlabamaBirmingham

Lindsey Johnson Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Kappa GammaTexas A&M-Corpus Christi Pursuing: Master of Business Administration

Kendell Heneghan Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship SigmaUniversity of Illinois Major: Education

Kellie Jones Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Theta Omicron Western Carolina University Major: Business Law & Psychology

Katharine Hickland Sir Harry Polche Scholarship Gamma IotaMercer University Major: Art

Lydia Kanuga Jane A. Garf Scholarship DeltaUniversity of Minnesota Pursuing: Master of Music Business at New York University

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Erin Kightlinger Elaine Barrick Bess Scholarship Beta XiPurdue University Pursuing: Master of Speech-Language Pathology at University of Iowa

Dana Leever Southern California Alumnae Scholarship Delta TauChapman University Major: Relations & Advertising

Dawnee Koonce Mary Rogan Conley Scholarship Epsilon MuFort Hayes State University Major: Elementary Education

Megan LeMaster Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Theta UpsilonGeorgetown College Pursuing: Master of American Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Leslie Kwiatkowski Beta Omicron Scholarship Beta OmicronIllinois State University Major: Public Relations

Kena Lanham Rose Wylie Clarahan Scholarship Gamma OmicronEastern Kentucky University Pursuing: Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Kentucky

Brooke Letourneau Fred & Marie Monk Samp Scholarship Epsilon KappaPittsburg State University Major: Art Education

Laura Lewis Margaret Shirely Koster Scholarship PsiUniversity of Alabama Major: History & Education

Anna Lawitzke Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Alpha BetaUniversity of Michigan Major: Engineering

Jessica Little Culp Memorial Scholarship Central Missouri State University Major: Pre Med; Athletic Training

Kira Ledbetter LaVerne Taylor Flanagan Scholarship Gamma DeltaAuburn University Major: Secondary Education

Sarah Livingston Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Epsilon PhiTexas Woman’s University Major: Kinesiology

Jaime Lummis Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Epsilon OmegaTruman State University Pursuing: Master of Communication Disorders Felicia Lunn George W. Skinner Scholarship Gamma ZetaUniversity of Memphis Major: Marketing Management

Caroline MacClymont Marie Monk Samp Scholarship Epsilon KappaPittsburg State University Major: Elementary Education Meagan Medley Charlotte Kickhaefer Davis Scholarship Theta ThetaMississippi State University Pursuing: Master of Education Stephanie Meyer Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Gamma OmicronEastern Kentucky University Major: Education Mindy Miller Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship Gamma UpsilonUniversity of Montevallo Major: Elementary Education Sheena Miraglio G. Robert Grant Scholarship Epsilon NuUniversity of Central Oklahoma Major: Business 17

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Alisha Morken Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Epsilon GammaUniversity of Denver Major: International Business

Danielle Petrozelle Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship Zeta GammaGannon University Pursuing: Master of Occupational Therapy

Elizabeth Mraz Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship XiIllinois Wesleyan University Major: Psychology & Physical Therapy

Lacey Phillips Elsie M. Jackson Scholarship Gamma ZetaUniversity of Memphis Pursuing: Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Tennessee

Lauren Mueller Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship SigmaUniversity of Illinois Major: Speech and Hearing Science

Andrea Powell Linda A. Werner Scholarship Delta ThetaUniversity of Idaho Major: Radio/TV/Digital Media Production

Katherine Newton Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Beta DeltaIndiana University Major: Economics

Elizabeth Robertson Prykryl Rosalie Chuma Scholarship Epsilon NuUniversity of Central Oklahoma Pursuing: Juris Doctorate at University of Oklahoma

Jennifer Patterson O’Dell Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Gamma ZetaUniversity of Memphis Pursuing: Master of Nursing at University of Tennessee

Katie Ralston Claudia Cooper Cox Scholarship Alpha TauEdinboro University of Pennsylvania Major: Elementary Education; Special-Ed

Holly Owings Delta Theta Scholarship Delta ThetaUniversity of Idaho Major: Elementary Education

Kimberly Reeve Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Zeta NuAlma College Pursuing: Master of Public Affairs at Indiana University

Stephanie Pals Jean Lehl Koziara Scholarship Zeta ZetaWorcester Polytechnic Institute Major: Society, Technology & Policy

Meghan Russell DuPage Area Alumnae Club Scholarship Beta IotaEastern Illinois University Major: Elementary Education

Charity-Anne Metz Schuller Margaret Uhl Burrows Scholarship Alpha OmicronWest Virginia Wesleyan College Pursuing: Master of Clinical Research at Campbell University Dominique Seghetti Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship IotaUniversity of Washington Major: Business Administration; Accounting Stacey Sheely Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship UpsilonUniversity of Oklahoma Pursuing: Juris Doctorate Heather Shufelt Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship Gamma OmegaUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham Pursuing: Master of Education Jessica GrifďŹ n Simmons Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Gamma UpsilonUniversity of Montevallo Pursuing: Master of Education at The University of Alabama K. Ashleigh Smith Michelle Flake Morgan Scholarship Gamma TauUniversity of West Georgia Major: Sports Management

Scholars Jamie Spottedbird Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Epsilon XiEast Central University Major: Nursing

Jessica Staley Josephine Young Broesamle Scholarship Alpha KappaBowling Green State University Major: Biology; Pre-Med

Ashley Stallbaumer Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Epsilon BetaUniversity of Kansas Pursuing: Medical Doctorate Kelly Alger Stern Zeta Xi Scholarship Zeta XiCornell University Pursuing: Master of Education at State University of New York at Cortland Megan Stevenson Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Zeta NuAlma College Major: History & Education Katie Stoddart Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Beta OmicronIllinois State University Pursuing: Master of Speech Pathology

from the foundation Margaret Tarr Emily H. ButterďŹ eld Scholarship Beta BetaNorth Dakota State University Major: Architecture

Katelyn Werner Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Alpha OmegaDuquesne University Major: Education

Chelsee Thompson Gamma Xi Scholarship Gamma XiMurray State University Major: Elementary Education

Elizabeth Wickman Harriet Olsen Nagel Scholarship UpsilonUniversity of Oklahoma Major: Journalism

Mary Toomy Gerda Meier Debelak Scholarship Zeta ZetaWorcester Polytechnic Institute Major: Civil Engineering

Kristen Winter Zeta Omicron Scholarship Zeta OmicronKettering University Major: Marketing

Indra Verbiejute Calvin and Marian Newell Memorial Scholarship SigmaUniversity of Illinois Major: Finance & Organizational Administration

Lori Adams Wohl Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Epsilon NuUniversity of Central Oklahoma Pursuing: Master of Education

Kristen Vogel Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Epsilon OmegaTruman State University Pursuing: Doctorate of Anthropology at Texas A&M University

Lauren Wraley Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship EpsilonUniversity of Kentucky Pursuing: Master of Public Relations/ Spanish at Vanderbilt University

Ashley Wachs Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Gamma DeltaAuburn University Pursuing: Master of Software Engineering

Melissa Young Dr. Wm A. Sandy & Harriet Minter Sandy Scholarship Beta DeltaIndiana University Major: Biology; PreMed

Tara Waters Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Zeta EtaRensselaer Polytechnic Institute Pursuing: Juris Doctorate at Fordham University School of Law

Amanda Zielinski Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Zeta NuAlma College Major: Economics & Business Administration 19

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National Panhellenic Conference 2006 Interim Session

NPC Facts 2006

(Left to right, front row) Tricia Barber, Third Alternate Delegate; Cinda Zehner O’Connor, First Alternate Delegate, (second row) Rie Gerah Hoehner, NPC Delegate and International Vice President-Panhellenic Affairs; Nancy Bailey Knickerbocker, Second Alternate Delegate; (back row) Jackie Brannon Stutts, International President; Kathryn Kish, Executive Director

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he National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) continues to collaborate in support of the 26 member groups that comprise the conference in order to help each effectively grow, give, lead and succeed. During the past year, the members of the Alpha Gamma Delta NPC Delegation have worked closely with fellow NPC delegations to further the work of the conference and to provide the utmost in service to College and Alumnae Panhellenics throughout the country and abroad. NPC highlights for the past year included the following: NPC developed an online subscription service for the Manual of Information, the comprehensive reference guide outlining the policies, procedures and guidelines for Conference members as well as College and Alumnae Panhellenics.

NPC and North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) continued their joint initiative in Washington, DC, by supporting the Capital Fraternal Caucus (www.fraternalcaucus.org) in the development of a database to share positive information about sororities and fraternities as well as to update all members on the status of legislation that affects college students. For more information, visit www.fraternalcaucus.org for more information.

NPC will be a major sponsor of the National Hazing Awareness seminar to be held in March 2007. This event works to increase awareness regarding current hazing issues and provides an environment for the development of creative solutions to eliminate hazing in the collegiate experience.

NPC developed a five year strategic plan to review all aspects of NPC to be certain they are meeting the needs of Conference members. Thirteen strategic plan task forces are in place and are working to determine recommendations for specific areas such as recruitment, extension, conference structure and public relations.

During the October 2006 Interim Session, NPC adopted an amendment to the Unanimous Agreement VII, Section 4A. This section of the Unanimous Agreements provides for the appeal of a decision that has been rendered by the College Panhellenic judicial board. The amendment to the Unanimous Agreement clarifies that a sanctioned Fraternity may choose to begin fulfilling all or part of the stipulations of the sanction, while their appeal is being decided. Thus, should they lose the appeal, they have not lost time in fulfilling the sanction.

3,855,350

Initiated collegiate and alumnae members

82,439

New initiated members

2,922

Collegiate chapters on over 600 college campuses throughout the U.S. and Canada

472,199

Collegiate service volunteer hours

$1,438,776

Collegiate funds raised for community charities through College Panhellenics

4,560

Alumnae chapters and clubs

209

Alumnae Panhellenics

$415,550

In scholarship funds granted by Alumnae Panhellenics to over 480 collegiate women

Congratulations to Kristi Johnson Feder, Iota–University of Washington, who was recently elected President of the NPC Foundation.

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Omega Chapter Celebrates Completion of New Chapter House

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fter five years of planning, fundraising and construction, collegians at Omega–University of Akron are finally enjoying a beautiful new chapter house. The house, which is located at the entrance of the university’s Greek Village and accommodates 12 livein members, includes many amenities and safety features not found in the previous chapter house.

“Our old chapter house was in need of many repairs and was no longer safe nor inviting,” says Kelly Sparhawk Dolan, Omega–University of Akron and Omega House Association President. Once the decision was made to build a new chapter house, a flurry of activity began.

“Our first move was to survey the chapter as to their ‘dream house,’” Kelly comments. Architects were then interviewed before one was chosen to take on the project.

“This process was a challenging one. Our board volunteered many, many hours to this project,” Kelly recalls. “We worked with the university, the banks, the architects, the designers, the city officials, the builder, the sub-contractors…we not only took quotes and bids, we also reached out for donations and deals. It was definitely a full time job.”

Though the house was financed through the sale of another property and a mortgage, fundraising efforts were undertaken

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to help pay for some of the mortgage and the home’s furnishings. Kelly Nielsen, now an Omega Chapter alumna and an advisor to the collegiate chapter, spearheaded the fundraising efforts. She began by holding a raffle and sending mailings requesting donations.

While their fundraising endeavors were not as successful as the chapter had initially hoped, Kelly Nielsen has found herself with plenty of advice for chapters taking on the same challenge. “Before committing, it’s important to understand how much time and effort the project is going to take,” she says. “I would also suggest ‘rallying the troops.’ For fundraising to be work effectively, many people need to be dedicated and involved.”

The chapter house was completed in fall 2006, with a ceremony held to celebrate its completion. International President Jackie Brannon Stutts attended the celebration, along with many other Fraternity volunteers, alumnae and collegians.

Collegians and chapter alumnae and advisors are now enjoying the new chapter house, which ranks among the finest Greek houses at the university.

“My favorite thing about the new house is that it is not only as safe as it possibly could be, but it is also the nicest house for many miles around,” Kelly Dolan remarks. “We have truly given back to the community.”

Photos, top to bottom: First–Omega Chapter’s old chapter house, second–the new chapter house, mid-construction, third and fourth–the finished chapter house.

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from the archives

Fifty-Six Years Ago...

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ifty-six years ago–in 1951–Alpha Gam- Due to the military conflict in Korea and ma Delta was proud to call 62 chapters questions regarding transportation and and around 25,000 sisters its own. world conditions overall, in March 1951 Grand Council regretfully announced The Central Office was located in New York that the 1951 Convention was to be postCity. Our altruistic focus at the time was ce- poned. rebral palsy, and Fraternity Grand President Mary Jane Grimes Flemmer stood at the “We hope it will be possible to hold the helm of our international sisterhood.

Convention in July 1952,” they announced.

“Plans are already being made for the celebration of our 50th Anniversary in 1954.”

Elections for Grand Council and Province officers were held by mail.

Coronado, California, where the 1951 Convention was to be held, became the home of Convention 1957. The 1954 Convention celebrating the Fraternity’s Golden Anniversary was held in Quebec, Canada.

Color television made its debut in the United States in 1951, just in time for the first episode of “I Love Lucy” in October 1951. The New York Yankees defeated the New York Giants in the World Series, while the University of Kentucky edged out Kansas State for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

Pictured at left and below are Alpha Gam collegians enjoying some of the popular recreational activities of the time. Sisters at Alpha Xi Chapter–University of Maryland challenged each other in a game of bridge (top left) and listened to popular tunes on a record player (middle left). Meanwhile, collegians at Epsilon Alpha–University of Missouri spent time rollerskating (bottom left) and dancing the jitterbug (below).

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Alpha Lambda Chapter Undergoing Re-Establishment

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fter several years of decreasing membership, the decision was made to re-establish the Fraternity’s Alpha Lambda Chapter at The Ohio State University. Through the re-establishment, the Fraternity plans to recruit enough women to bring the chapter to chapter total on campus. The Alpha Lambda Chapter was first established in 1946.

“After much deliberation, International Council of Alpha Gamma Delta felt this course of action was in the best interest of Alpha Lambda Chapter, The Ohio State University Greek community and the International Fraternity,” says Jackie Brannon Stutts, International

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President. “Alpha Gamma Delta is committed to all members who have been initiated into its Alpha Lambda Chapter.”

A re-established chapter is the term for a chapter that is undergoing a membership rebuilding process. A re-established chapter is not closed and may or may not have collegiate chapter members at the start of the re-establishment. In this situation, the collegiate members of Alpha Lambda Chapter were granted alumnae status prior to the recruitment efforts for the re-established chapter.

As of press time, recruitment for the re-established chapter was underway. The recruitment

process, led by Susan Eberts Prater, International Vice President–Extension, and aided by Volunteer Service Team members, alumnae, collegians from area chapters and International Headquarters staff members, took place much like colonization recruitment efforts. Alpha Gamma Delta took part in selected Formal Recruitment events, but the primary recruitment efforts took place following the university’s Formal Recruitment in January.

cies, but will also provide them with fun bonding experiences and Alpha Gam sisterhood.

A Leadership Consultant will assist the Alpha Lambda Chapter’s new members in achieving the growth and productivity of a successful group. The new members will also elect officers and will have an advisor team to support them. Following a successful new member period, the new members will be initiated into the Alpha Lambda Chapter.

Once recruitment for the re-established chapter has been completed, all new members will participate in chapter activities that will not only educate them on Fraternity history and poli-

For the latest news regarding the re-establishment or to assist in the efforts, please visit the Fraternity website at www. alphagammadelta.org.

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Fraternity Financial Statements 2005–2006 Expenses

2005–2006 Revenue Convention

TLC/ Convention

Contributions, Unrestricted

Alumnae Operations

Royalties

Quarterly

Other

Scholarships and Grants

Investments and Interest

Endowment/Housing

Merchandise Sales

Collegiate Operations

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Grants

Fraternity Operations

Members’ Dues and Fees

Management and General

Statement of Financial Position for the Year Ending May 31, 2006 ASSETS Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Accounts and Notes Receivable Inventory Prepaid Expenses Property Property and Equipment, net TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts and Notes Payable and other liabilities Deferred Revenue Capital Leases-current and net of current portion Funds Held TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Unrestricted TOTAL NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$4,058,613 354,554 16,334 137,143 1,659,900 395,037 6,621,581 $668,709 360,292 116,869 1,218,971 2,364,841 $4,256,740 4,256,740 6,621,581

Statement of Activities for the Year Ending May 31, 2006 OPERATING REVENUE, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT Members’ Dues and Fees Convention Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Grants Investments and Interest Merchandise Sales Royalties Contributions, Unrestricted Other TOTAL REVENUE OPERATING EXPENSES Fraternity Operations Collegiate Operations Alumnae Operations Management and General Scholarships and Grants Quarterly TLC/Convention Endowment/Housing TOTAL EXPENSES Change in Net Assets from Operations Net Unrealized/Realized Gains/ Losses on Investments Change in Net Assets Net Assets May 31, 2005 Net Assets May 31, 2006

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$1,501,863 1,038 174,788 146,056 167,020 67,610 30,862 140,108 2,229,345 $633,135 340,428 53,189 640,609 281,721 107,420 26,302 317,718 2,400,522 ($171,177) 35,446 (135,731) 4,392,471 4,256,740

Directory International Council International President– Jackie Brannon Stutts jstutts@alphagammadelta.org Tuscumbia, Alabama International Vice PresidentAlumnae– Paula Gallup Little pglittle@alphagammadelta.org Clearwater, Florida

Volunteer Service Team Directors Director of Alumnae Development– Michele Hartlove mhartlove@usa.net

Volunteer Service Team Committee Chairmen Archives Committee Chairman– Dorothy Schoneker Skinner dottieskinner@aol.com

Director of Alumnae Operations– Mary Beth Dulcey Morabito agdmarybeth@earthlink.net

Documents Audit Committee Chairman– Beth Kelley Schneider eksphx@yahoo.com

Memphis, Tennessee

Director of Alumnae Programs– Patricia Speakman Conville pattiagd@aol.com

Education Committee Chairman– Patricia Carey Floren pflorenagd@aol.com

International Vice PresidentMembership– Marie Ford Palmer mpalmer@alphagammadelta.org Lexington, South Carolina

Director of Collegiate Operations– Jennifer Smentek Mores moresagd@gmail.com

Elections Committee Chairman– Ann Taliaferro annhalltal@peoplepc.com

International Vice PresidentExtension– Susan Eberts Prater seprater@alphagammadelta.org Tecumseh, Michigan

Director of Collegiate Programs– Mary Linn mlinn3@aol.com

International Vice PresidentCollegians– Sharon Dunkman Carruthers

sdcarruthers@alphagammadelta.org

International Vice PresidentFinance– Joyce Aamot Greene jagreene@alphagammadelta.org Sequim, Washington International Vice PresidentPanhellenic Affairs– Rie Gerah Hoehner rhoehner@alphagammadelta.org Houston, Texas

International Headquarters 8701 Founders Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-2655 Fax: 317-875-5824 www.alphagammadelta.org Office Hours– 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST Executive Director– Kathryn Kish Director of Accounting and Operations– Alix Robertson Director of Chapter Services– Anita Kerlin Director of Communications– Jeanne Henning Director of Education– Jenifer Boyer Pope

Director of Finance– Becky Dalton Foster beckyfoster@fuse.net Director of House Associations– Position Open Director of Recruitment Operations– Sheila Kelly Sola sksola@aol.com Director of Recruitment Programs– Kimberly Thomadsen Kleber kkleber@qualcomm.com Director of Scholarship– Carlene L. Seutter agd86@cox.net

Fraternity Insurance M-J Insurance, Inc. 9225 Priority Way West Dr., Ste.100 P.O. Box 50435 Indianapolis, IN 46240 888-442-7470 www.mjinsurance.com

Philanthropy Committee Chairman– Melody Nishida melodyn@aol.com Ritual Committee Chairman– Nancy Bailey Knickerbocker nancyknick@aol.com

Rose Sister Chairman– Kelly Lucas Davenport

kelly.davenport@sbcglobal.net

Junior Circle–

juniorcircle@alphagammadelta.org

National Panhellenic Conference Delegate– Rie Gerah Hoehner

rhoehner@alphagammadelta.org

Houston, Texas

First Alternate– Cinda Zehner O’Connor czo@insightbb.com Bloomington, Indiana Second Alternate– Nancy Bailey Knickerbocker nancyknick@aol.com Springfield, Virginia Third Alternate– Patricia Barber tricia.barber@verizon.net Stafford, Virginia

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Trustees President– Benita Wilson Dick benita@airmail.net Dallas, Texas Vice President– Debbie Douglass Roth ddragd@sbcglobal.net North Canton, Ohio Secretary– Peggy Kuebler Field pfield3311@sbcglobal.net Houston, Texas Treasurer– Patricia Tulley Riddiford riddi4d@aol.com Chicago, Illinois Jackie Brannon Stutts jstutts@alphagammadelta.org Tuscumbia, Alabama Gail Calkins Duree duree@qwest.net Denver, Colorado Deborah Schmidt Eschenbacher deborah@esch-associates.com Upper Arlington, Ohio

Foundation Office 3905 Vincennes Road, Suite 105 Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-879-9328 Fax: 317-415-0335 Office Hours– 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST Executive Director Julie Waitman Cretin Executive Assistant– Chris Fedor Associate Development Director– Jamie Sheriff

The Leadership Institute–Women with Purpose, Inc. Office Hours– 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST Executive Director– Stephannie Sack Bailey sbailey@theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org Program Manager— Colleen Coffey ccoffey@theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org

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Coming Up...

Inspiring our Volunteers, Building a Global Community— The Fraternity is excited to unveil the completely redesigned structure of the Volunteer Service Team. Learn more about this major development and find out how you get involved in the Spring 2007 Quarterly and the Fraternity website at www.alphagammadelta.org.

A Bond that Can Never Be Broken

By Hollon McKay, Gamma Delta–Auburn University

We Need You! Share your ideas and stories. Call our office at 317-872-2655 or e-mail quarterly@alphagammadelta.org.

I had no idea the path my life was going to take when I applied to Auburn University just three short years ago.

I had an aunt who pledged Alpha Gamma Delta and a few older friends from high school who also pledged once arriving to Auburn. Alpha Gamma Delta was the only sorority I knew anything about and my hopes were set high to soon be a part of this organization.

I remember my mother and I collecting recommendations and going through the process that it takes to become even noticed in the world of recruitment. With 1,200 beautiful girls participating in Formal Recruitment, I wasn’t sure that Alpha Gamma Delta would even look my way. I set my hopes high and kept a positive attitude throughout that week of recruitment.

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With every new day and every new recruitment event, I tried to meet as many girls as I could. I kept smiling and hoping that they liked me as much as I liked them. Bid Day, also known as “Squeal Day,” was unforgettable. Opening that white folded envelope and seeing those three words–Alpha Gamma Delta–would forever change my life. I was about to embark on the most remarkable years of my life.

“My hope for future generations of Alpha G amma Delta is that we say our Purpose proudly, always aim for excellence and continue to live on the beliefs that have held Alpha G amma Delta in high regards for decades.”

Being in the Greek community has been an amazing experience.

I believe Greek collegians have a voice to truly change their campuses in positive ways. The Greek community raises lots of money for various causes and organizations such as The Ronald McDonald House, Make a Wish Foundation and diabetes.

An opportunity to make the world a better place has been offered to us as Greeks, and I see that as a standard that must not be taken lightly.

Being part of Alpha Gamma Delta has made my college experience worthwhile. The bond that I share with my fellow sisters can never be taken away.

I am honored and thankful to be a part of an organization that is founded on strong morals, high standards and beliefs similar to my own.

We are a family. I can count on these girls for anything. We help each other, we encourage each other and we love each other. I gained 200 best friends when I came to college, something I would have never believed before attending. I did not know what the power of sisterhood

meant until I joined and pledged my life to Alpha Gamma Delta.

I have grown as a person spiritually, mentally and emotionally.

I believe this is a powerful and valuable opportunity for all women.

Greek women must embrace this opportunity and rise above the stereotypes given to them by movies such as “Legally Blonde.” I hope sorority women view themselves higher than the stereotypes and strive to attain excellence inside and outside the classroom.

I am proud to say that the Gamma Delta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta has for many years been number one academically and continue to hold that as a very high standard. Not only are we smart, but we are involved. Alpha Gamma Delta reflects leadership throughout campuses nationwide.

When I wear an Alpha Gamma Delta shirt, I know my peers hold me to a higher standard.

Alpha Gamma Delta has a good reputation and I wear my letters proudly. It took many great women before me to achieve

that reputation and I constantly remember to uphold that everyday.

I hope that Alpha Gamma Delta can continue to be perceived by non-members and the media in a positive light. I want people to see how we help our community, how we succeed in the classroom and how we constantly strive for excellence.

I imagine the future of Alpha Gamma Delta to be even more remarkable.

I pray that chapters everywhere will continue to grow and learn from past leaders. I pray that the future leaders of Alpha Gamma Delta will stay true to the roots our founders planted in 1904. My hope for future generations of Alpha Gamma Delta is that we say our Purpose proudly, always aim for excellence and continue to live on the beliefs that have held Alpha Gamma Delta in high regards for decades.

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Alpha Chapter–Syracuse University, 1934

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