Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly • Fall 2008

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W I N T E R 2008

Celebrate Chapter Anniversaries! page 8

Alpha Gam in the Spotlight, page 10

VIEWP INT What resolutions have you made for the New Year? Do you want to spend more time with family, live a healthier lifestyle or be involved in more philanthropic causes? Would you like to dedicate more time to the Fraternity? Alpha Gamma Delta has a variety of events and activities planned for our members this year, and I encourage you to support our local alumnae and collegiate chapters.

One of my favorite Fraternity events is celebrating sisterhood at our International Conventions. Guided by the theme “Unity in Action,” I am confident you will be proud of the activities and events planned for this year’s Convention in San Antonio, Texas. No matter your age or Alpha Gamma Delta experience, all sisters are encouraged to attend.

The Fraternity is taking monumental steps in its philanthropic efforts at Convention 2008.

Inspired by the Fraternity’s revitalized philanthropy effort, Convention attendees are invited to participate in a non-competitive, five-kilometer Convention Philanthropy Walk for diabetes on Saturday. What better way to support a philanthropic cause than to promote a healthy lifestyle, have fun and enhance sisterly bonds?

Convention programming will also be beneficial to attendees this year, as we will discuss a

wide array of insightful topics at its various sessions. In addition to roundtables, the Fraternity will host workshops on topics like marketing, release figures management, Omega Financial, internet communication and much more. The Leadership Institute will also be providing attendees with personal development and leadership training.

Another important Fraternity event that I treasure is International Reunion Day, where sisters gather in annual regional celebrations to share Alpha Gam sisterhood. If you have not committed to participate in this year’s IRD, typically held on the third Saturday in April, contact your local alumnae chapter or club to find out what is happening in your area. Rekindling existing relationships and creating new friendships at IRD is sure to leave you with much enjoyment and satisfaction.

The New Year brings with it even more reasons to celebrate, with several active collegiate chapters reaching their 25th, 50th and even 100th anniversaries!

These anniversaries are listed on page 8, and details regarding celebrations being held in honor of these landmark occasions can be found on the Fraternity website on the International Reunion Day page. Congratulations to all of these chapters, especially Delta–University of Minnesota, Epsilon–University of Kentucky

Director of Communications Jeanne Henning

and Zeta–Ohio University, which will celebrate their 100th anniversaries in 2008!

All alumnae chapters and clubs need more members to actively contribute to the communities in which we live. Do alumnae in your area play an active role in your alumnae chapter or club? If not, please continue to make contact with these sisters.

Invite them to IRD, send them newsletters or contact them personally and encourage them to attend your next meeting or event.

Alpha Gamma Delta is proud to be a member of the National Panhellenic Conference, an organization that unites us with 25 other women’s fraternities and sororities. Together, we will celebrate Badge Day on Monday, March 3. Be sure to take this opportunity to join with your Panhellenic sisters in proudly wearing your Alpha Gamma Delta Badge!

I am confident that the New Year will bring major accomplishments for our Fraternity and for our sisters. Let us all do our part to continue the legacy of Alpha Gamma Delta!

Jackie Brannon Stutts International President

Assistant Director of Communications Mary Kay Price Graphics/Web Coordinator Elizabeth Hoover Communications Coordinator Jill Lewman www.alphagammadelta.org

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Our Resolution Solution Failed New Year’s resolutions can leave us feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. Instead, let’s explore a different philosophy of continual self-improvement with the help of some Alpha Gam sisters.

2007–2008 Foundation Scholars Meet the 2007–2008 Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation scholarship recipients.

Colonization at Roosevelt University Learn more about the newest Alpha Gamma Delta colony at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois on page 24.

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Every year on December 31st, as the clock ticks to midnight and revelers celebrate the start of a new year, scores of resolutions for better living, happier lives and new beginnings are made.

But within just a couple of weeks, studies show that only a quarter of us have held tightly to these bold proclamations. And by this time of year, most of us have tucked those well intentioned ambitions tightly away with the holiday decorations, where they lay in wait for yet another year of potential fruition.

The annual ritual of making resolutions is a worthwhile one, to be sure. The introspection that brings them about is a valuable practice that helps us identify goals and areas for self-improvement. But the sense of failure that accompanies so many of these forgotten resolutions can wreak havoc on our self confidence and even on our future ability to achieve success.

Perhaps we can work these resolutions into the bigger picture—into a mindset that focuses on becoming the women we want to be, regardless of the time of year—to bring about a more substantial and meaningful result. We can move toward a more fluid proposition than the annual resolution fallout—the continual development of self.

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Work in Progress Life never stops. We start new jobs, move to different cities, negotiate married life, become first-time mothers and undergo countless other life experiences.

Our lives constantly shift, grow and change, and our plan for personal development should flex and bend along with these changes.

Amid these life experiences and the demands of a 21st century existence, many women hardly have time to catch their breath, let alone chart and embark on a detailed course of self-improvement. But if we can capture just a few spare moments here and there to consider how what we’re doing is factoring into our happiness, our fulfillment and our future, we can accomplish much more than we probably thought possible. Personal development becomes a habit, not a chore, with each small step leading us closer to our goals.

If we immerse ourselves in this mindset of continuous self-improvement, working our goals and New Year’s resolutions into our lives proves much easier. We establish a sense of consistency, we have faith in our abilities and we’re more likely to adapt to roadblocks along the way.

Incorporating our goals into a larger and more global desire to become a better woman helps us to approach change holistically, focusing on the total person rather than on one or two isolated areas or issues.

By no means should we ever expect to achieve perfection. Outside of being impossible, perfection brings with it the expectation that we will never again fail, when failure is one of the biggest drivers in helping us to improve.

Through failure and hardship, we discover our strength and resiliency, we absorb life lessons we might not otherwise learn and we’re taken further through our journey of life. Though we are bombarded with imagery depicting the “perfect” woman—the 4

perfect wife, the perfect employee, the perfect mother, the perfect friend—in actuality, this perfection would prove stifling to our growth as human beings. If, at the end of the day, we look in the mirror and like the person we see, that should be all the perfection we need.

Support System An essential factor in continual personal development is a strong support system. Whether support is gained from a spouse, a family member, a friend or a coworker, an encouraging word and understanding ear can help to diffuse potential self-esteem busters and help us work through tricky situations.

As members of Alpha Gamma Delta, our sisters are an invaluable resource. At any age, at any stage in life, we can call on our sisters to support us, to lend a helping hand. They are our gym and study buddies, our personal cheerleaders, our understanding friends.

Even beyond this emotional support, we have sisters who are experts in myriad professions and fields.

We have sisters who have experienced countless ups and downs through life, who have navigated risky waters and who can show us how they found their way through. We can benefit from their knowledge and their wisdom, and in turn, pass on what we’ve learned from our own life lessons.

Our Founders imparted to us yet another gift—the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose. Much more than a composition to memorize and recite, it is a practical guide that advocates and supports the concept of continual personal development. From one line alone—“To possess high ideals and to attain somewhat unto them”—it’s obvious that these sisters understood that, as the cliché states, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” We are worth the investment of time and work to better our personal well being, and we should be concerned with the long haul, not the short sprint.

In that vein of sisterly support, we’ve assembled a team of Alpha Gam experts who can help us identify areas of improvement, give us some tips on what we can do to enrich ourselves and most of all, inspire us to achieve success.

Feeling Good and Looking Good

confidence, credibility and pride. It can give you confidence when you aren’t feeling confident.”

Confidence and strength, both physical and mental, are undoubtedly two major factors in helping us to live our lives with purpose, conviction and ambition.

When we feel good about ourselves, it becomes easier to see the value of doing things for our own benefit. We’re more likely to invest the time and energy to help ourselves become the best that we can be.

As the National Couture Buyer for Nordstrom, Margaret spends her days surrounded by high fashion apparel from some of the world’s most admired designers. It’s not surprising, then, that she has valuable words of wisdom regarding the importance of presenting ourselves well. Margaret is quick to point out, though, that it’s how the garment makes you feel that really matters, not its price tag.

A family physician in practice in Northern Kentucky, Esther Saalfeld, Gamma Omicron–Eastern Kentucky University, has advocated the importance of maintaining good health for the past 18 and a half years.

“Presenting oneself well does not require a designer wardrobe or spending thousands of dollars on one. In my

“You can’t be at the top of your game if you don’t have the physical and emotional health,” she says. “Whether that means dealing with a job, family, whatever…you can’t be at 100 percent without good health.”

A major key to good health, Esther says, is to play an active role in health care. “Your needs do change as you get older, but it all comes back to following the preventative guidelines for your age.”

This involves regular check-ups, a healthy lifestyle involving proper nutrition and exercise and the avoidance of known enemies to good health, like smoking.

“Regular exercise—start slow, work yourself into it,” Esther says of her advice for fellow Alpha Gam sisters. “Healthier eating—more fruits, more vegetables, more fiber…all of the things we’re supposed to do but never do. Moderate everything. Quit smoking.”

It makes sense to pair a healthy body and mind with an equally refined exterior. A polished personal appearance figures heavily into our personas, our self image and how we are perceived by others. Our personal appearance easily mirrors the way we feel about ourselves to others—a sloppy, unkempt look might indicate unhappiness, while a professional, clean image exudes confidence.

“Just as dressing well and being presentable plays a powerful role in how and what others think of us, it plays a powerful role in how we feel about ourselves,” says Margaret Hinojosa de Garza, Epsilon Phi–Texas Woman’s University. “It can build

experience, presenting yourself well means wearing the clothing in colors and styles that flatter your style, that fit well and that make you feel good,” comments Margaret.

“It doesn’t matter if the clothes are bought at Sears, Target, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Value Village or if they are hand-me-downs. If you are wearing them in a manner that flatters you best, you can look as though you stepped off of a Paris runway.”

The argument for the importance of a polished personal appearance can easily be misconstrued as one that promotes materialism and vanity. However, according to Margaret, a distinct line separates the desire to have pride in our appearance from more avaricious motivations.

“Being vain and materialistic is a self-centered approach of seeking attention, validation and respect from others through the use of clothes…It becomes a case of the clothes wearing the person, and the person getting lost in the clothes,” she says. “Presenting ourselves well is a form of self-expression; however, here it is driven by healthy self confidence, self respect and ease expressed in how we feel in our clothing.”

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Spreading the Joy A positive outlook, ambitious goals on the horizon, determination and dedication…we can’t keep these developments to ourselves.

Good communication and interaction can push us even farther down the road of achieving some of our major goals, from advancing professionally to meeting someone new. We can work miracles within ourselves, rising to the challenge of continual personal development, but if we’re not able to communicate well or gracefully conduct ourselves, much of our hard work can go wasted.

Christine Cefalo, Delta Iota-California State University, Chico, knows a thing or two about projecting a positive image. As a public relations professional with experience dealing with high-profile clients over the past ten years, she was listed as one of “Ten Rising Stars” in PR Week and founded her own communications firm, Cefalo Communications, in 2005.

“Because each of us is our own personal product, it’s very important to think about how to present ourselves,” Christine says. “In the PR world, we spend countless hours on company positioning, messaging and talking points…women should follow the same practices by thinking about how they would like to communicate who they are and what they do in a way that is both compelling and easy for others to relate to.”

Like Christine, Georgia Holmes Doran, Gamma AlphaUniversity of Georgia, is a pro in her field, working as the Associate Director of Graduate Career Management and Professional Development at the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business. She is a certified expert in “Business Etiquette and International Protocol” and has worked with more than 2,000 individuals in the areas of professional development and career and life coaching.

“One of my very favorite phrases that I use with all of my clients is ‘perception equals reality.’

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Eighty-five percent of a first impression is non-verbal, so your attention to even the smallest detail is very important, obviously, but what about that other 15 percent?” asks Georgia. “That other 15 percent of your first impression is based on your ‘social/soft’ skills, which is simply how you interact with others.”

In spite of careful attention to our communication, we all experience the occasional “foot in mouth” moment.

Christine and Georgia agree, however, that the discomfort and embarrassment of a less than perfect interaction can be overcome with sincerity and kindness.

“In any situation, the most important aspect to communication is to be transparent; to be honest,” says Christine.

“It’s important to remember that apologies only work if they are sincere and represent a change in philosophy or approach.”

“I don’t really think that people expect other people to be perfect all the time, but what they do expect is for people to be accountable for their words and behaviors,” Georgia concurs. “If you make a mistake, simply graciously apologize to the person whom you offended and begin to figure out how you can make a plan to educate yourself in the area in which the offense was made.”

Embracing the Journey There’s no telling what twists and turns life might take.

But rather than being thrown off by change or unexpected obstacles, we can instead seek out our own opportunities to try something new, to reinvent ourselves. It’s never too late for us to learn something or to expand our hearts by helping others. Two Alpha Gams have done just that.

Doreen Montgomery Braverman, Delta Zeta-University of British Columbia, became an entrepreneur in 1975, when she bid on a small promotional products company for $17,000. Having worked as a teacher and then as a stay-at -home mom, this was a completely new undertaking, one that she pursued to become a partner to her husband in his business ventures.

Having found boxes of flags in the company’s inventory, Doreen launched her new store, “The Flag Shop.” It soon grew from one location to four, and then to a centralized corporate store and 12 franchised locations throughout Canada. The stores offer full flag-related services—manufacturing, retailing, rentals, design, installation and the distribution of everything flag-related, from the flags and banners themselves to poles and hardware.

It’s obvious Doreen likes to stay busy, working dedication to her family, politics, community involvement and continuous development and innovation of her business into her schedule. She’s an honorary member of the Liberal Party in Canada, having run as a candidate in British Columbia in 1987, and serves on the boards of multiple area businesses and philanthropic and community organizations.

“My mother told me we had to do more than our share because lots of people don’t do anything,” she says. “That is surely akin to ‘contributing to the world’s work in the community where I am placed.’”

Doreen’s daughter Susan Braverman, also a Alpha Gam from Delta Zeta Chapter, now manages the company, allowing Doreen to focus on other facets of the business, including another new role as landlord, as growth of the company prompted a move from a building they currently own.

“What I like best about small business is being your own boss and being able to try out new ideas. My husband says most of them are cockamamie and my daughter agrees with him. But sometimes we hit upon a gem.” Doreen’s most recent innovation is the “Banners to Bags” program in which municipalities and business associations bring their old street banners to the stores, where they’re washed and sewn into shopping bags. “A right idea at the right time!” exclaims Doreen.

The right idea at the right time often breeds success, as it did with another Alpha Gam’s philanthropic venture.

Throughout life, Francine Spacek, Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University, has always had two passions—children and her profession, interior design. A creative idea and a few years later, Francine’s non-profit organization, SEWonderful Quilts, has had an unbelievable impact on the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

Having volunteered regularly over the years, she was struck with her inspiration three and a half years ago. “When any given fabric is discontinued, the samples, which the manufacturers supply the designers with, become worthless, so the showrooms were throwing them in the dumpster, literally,” explains Francine. “I just thought it was criminal that these beautiful fabrics, some of them costing over $100 a yard, were ending up in our landfills and I thought, ‘Oh, I just wish something could be done with them!’”

Soon Francine was gathering these otherwise discarded fabrics, recycling them into kits and sending them off to excited volunteers, who harness their own creativity to transform the samples into beautiful, one-of-a-kind quilts.

The quilts are gifted to children with life-threatening illnesses at hospitals and hospices around Francine’s home

state of Illinois. The quilts bring warmth and comfort, both tangible and intangible, to the children and their families.

“It is unexplainable when a child gets one of our quilts, what it does for them. They are so touched. It blows me away that the quilts have this power to them, this love, this comfort,” says Francine, who encourages potential volunteers to check out the organization’s website at www.sewonderfulquilts.org.

Francine’s success in her mission seems ironic, given her experience, or lack thereof, with quilting. “I am a citified gal,” she says.

“I’ve never made a quilt in my life, I’ve never owned a quilt in my life, but it just was this kind of evolution and merging of my work in the industry and my passion and love for kids. It was sort of this

light bulb moment in my life.”

Go For It

As women, we encounter so many demands for our time, energy and attention. But if we can take just one step forward—dedicating time to take a good look at who we are, what we’re doing and where we want to be—then we’ve begun the journey of continual personal development. From there, it’s just one foot in front of the other, a slow but beautiful process toward the realization of our resolutions, our goals, our dreams.

Like Esther and Margaret, we can look and feel our best, on the inside and out. Like Christine and Georgia, we can connect and communicate, enhancing our relationships. And like Doreen and Francine, we can welcome the lessons life teaches us, improving the lives of those around us in the process.

Take just that one step. Go for it.

Embrace change, love yourself and become the person you’ve always wanted to be. You’re worth it.

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collegiate news

Milestones to Celebrate T

hree currently active collegiate chapters will celebrate their 100th anniversary this year, with another celebrating its 50th and two celebrating their 25th anniversary. Several chapters are planning events to celebrate these important milestones. Visit the International Reunion Day page on the Fraternity website to find event information on these celebrations.

100th Anniversary Chapters

Chapter: Delta–University of Minnesota Epsilon–University of Kentucky Zeta–Ohio University Eta–DePauw University* Theta–Goucher College*

Installation Date: February 14, 1908 May 14, 1908 June 2, 1908 June 8, 1908 October 10, 1908

50th Anniversary Chapters

Chapter: Gamma Theta–Florida Southern College* Delta Theta–University of Idaho Epsilon Theta–University of Colorado*

Installation Date: April 26, 1958 August 26, 1958 November 15, 1958

25th Anniversary Chapters

Chapter: Theta Delta–North Georgia College and State University Zeta Lambda–University of Findlay* Delta Nu–University of Calgary

Installation Date: March 6, 1983 April 30, 1983 May 14, 1983

*denotes inactive chapters

Alpha Gams Awarded Honors at Graduation

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lpha Gams from two different universities were recognized as major contributors to their universities at the close of their undergraduate careers in May 2007.

Tanya Horvath, a recent graduate of Truman State University and a member of Epsilon Omega Chapter, received the 2007 Mary Louise Roller Panhellenic Scholarship from the North American Interfraternal Foundation in recognition of her dedication and loyalty to the Greek community at the university. The scholarship, which is funded by Alpha Omicron Pi in honor of their dedicated Panhellenic delegate of the same name, is awarded to an undergraduate woman who plans to attend graduate school the following fall. Tanya served the Greek community in a number of capacities at both the chapter and Panhellenic level, and held the position of Student Director of Greek Affairs, reporting to the Panhellenic Advisor and the Director of Greek Life. Tanya is currently attending the University of Missouri-Columbia where she is pursuing a dual degree at both the Truman School of Public Affairs and the School of Law. 8

Two Alpha Gams from Theta Pi Chapter at Lambuth University took top honors among their university’s graduates. Emily Elizabeth Garrett was awarded the R. E. Womack Outstanding Senior Award, which is presented to the senior who has been most loyal to the school and has served it in the greatest capacity. Emily was involved in a variety of university activities and chapter offices and was named Most Outstanding Greek Woman in 2006. Emily is currently the Public Relations Director at St. Peter Villa in Memphis, Tennessee.

In addition, Raena Frances Bryant was the recipient of two awards: The Alpha Omicron Pi Outstanding Service Award, which is presented to the senior who has rendered the greatest service to the University, and the Academic Dean’s Scholarship Award, which is awarded to the student in the graduating class who has the highest grade point average in 128 hours or more of work taken at the university. Raena was also a member of the university varsity soccer team and served the Fraternity as Vice President Scholarship and Risk Management Coordinator. Raena is attending graduate school at the University of Memphis.

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sisterhood

Semester at Sea

At the voyage’s first stop in Acapulco, Erica learned about more than other cultures; she discovered Alpha Gamma Delta’s wide scope—one that spans geographic location and age. Erica was approached by Alpha Gam Ruth Nelson, Beta–University of Wisconsin, an Alpha Gamma Delta collegian in the late 1940s, after seeing an Alpha Gamma Delta charm draped around her neck. After discovering they were sisters, the pair formed an instant connection. Ruth was involved in the adopt-a-family program at Semester at Sea, where she mentored students on the ship. Erica became a part of Ruth’s “family,” consisting of Ruth, Erica and two other students. The four women ate dinner together often and went on day trips together.

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Erica Goldenberg, Beta Delta-Indiana University, enjoys her time at sea with Ruth Nelson, Beta-University of Wisconsin.

any of us go through our daily lives with few new occurrences or discoveries, wondering what it would be like to experience an unexpected adventure each day.

For Erica Goldenberg, Beta Delta–Indiana University, this dream became a reality as she traveled across Central and South America through the Semester at Sea program.

I learned to take advantage of everything that came my way because opportunities like this only happen once.

Erica set sail last summer from Esenada, Mexico on the MV Explorer, a 24,000-ton passenger ship simulating a floating university. Sixty-five days later, she returned to San Diego, ripe with cultural and life-changing experiences.

“My experience with Semester at Sea was unlike anything I’ve ever done before or probably will do again,” Erica said.

“Everything was so new and exciting and I loved not knowing what adventure I could find myself in next.”

While at sea, Erica’s life resembled a normal college student’s, having class off-and-on from 9 a.m. until the middle of the afternoon. In between and after classes, Erica enjoyed swimming, hanging out with friends or participating in organized activities.

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“Everyone on the ship loved Ruth and I was honored to be a part of her adoptive family,” Erica said.

After retiring in 1998 from a prestigious marketing career, Ruth became involved in church activities, and then became a “parent” for the adopt-a-family program with Semester at Sea. She treasures her friendship with Erica—a unique camaraderie built upon lifelong Alpha Gamma Delta sisterhood.

“Erica has enormous leadership abilities,” Ruth said. “She made me feel as if there was no age difference when in fact there was a difference of about 50 years.”

Erica will carry her memories of Semester at Sea with her throughout her life.

“Being so far away on my own I learned a lot about myself.

I learned to push myself to try new things and step out of my comfort zone,” Erica said. “I also learned to take advantage of everything that came my way because opportunities like this only happen once.”

When Erica visited the various countries, however, the real adventures began. The trips organized by Semester at Sea, like volunteering at a children’s hospital, taking a cooking class in Mexico and touring the Panama Canal, were some of her favorite memories. Self-initiated activities included swimming with dolphins, visiting a rum distillery and walking in the jungle.

An unexpected Alpha Gam encounter near the beginning of the trip, however, proved to be the best experience of all.

Erica tours Easter Island.

Erica poses with gigantic turtles in the Galapagos Islands.

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alumnae news

Sister in the Spotlight Alpha Gam finds love, wins money on national TV

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lpha Gam “Deal or No Deal” fans might have not realized they were cheering on their Alpha Gamma Delta sister to a $306,000 win last fall.

Faithful viewers of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” who were touched when a man proposed to his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day in 2006 most likely didn’t know they were expressing excitement for their Alpha Gamma Delta sister.

And most would be surprised to find out that both appearances featured the same lucky Alpha Gam.

Deal or No Deal Alecia contemplates tough decisions on “Deal or No Deal.”

NBC Photo: Trae Patton © NBC Universal, Inc.

Alecia Whitaker, Epsilon–University of Kentucky, has experienced incredible memories at the young age of 28. Her exciting journey of fame began when then-boyfriend Jerrod Pace proposed to her in front of a live studio audience on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

Perhaps because of Alecia’s outgoing personality, Alecia and Ellen quickly formed an affinity for one another, which led Ellen to cover most of the costs of Alecia’s wedding. Since then, Alecia and Jerrod have been guests on the show about 10 times, with one of their appearances featuring a short clip of their charming wedding ceremony.

Alecia’s remarkable opportunities continued when she won $306,000 on “Deal or No Deal,” a popular television game show on NBC hosted

by Howie Mandel. Her comfortable demeanor on-camera generated a wealth of crowd support. Winning this large sum of money was an amazing experience; however, Alecia’s favorite part was having the people she loved experience the fun with her.

Although appearing on these shows was exciting, her most meaningful triumph is her work with “Becoming Woman,” a duo show with friend Ellen Hagan that addresses universal themes through their own coming-of-age stories. Geared toward high school and college women, the two actresses talk about their first boyfriends, first experiences with death, rape and the women in their families. Alecia hopes that students identify with her story and that it makes a positive impact on their self esteem and wellbeing.

n The Ellseshow e Degener Jerrod and Alecia converse with Ellen DeGeneres moments after Jerrod’s surprise proposal.

Photo Credit: Chris Polk/Warner Bros.

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Generous grants enabled “Becoming Woman” to touch the lives of many young people. In 2004, Alecia and Ellen performed “Becoming Woman” in New York at the International Fringe Festival. The pair is looking forward to increasing their fan base and performing across the United States.

Alecia has been blessed to have support from family, friends and her dear Alpha Gam sisters. “Everyone close to me is genuinely excited for me when good things happen,” Alecia said.

A successful model and aspiring actress, Alecia is eager to move forward with her acting career. Look for Alecia in a Visa print advertisement in February, and keep an eye out for this Alpha Gam—you never know where she’ll appear next.

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Founders Day Features Influential Alpha Gams

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lpha Gamma Delta was well represented at the 2007 Founders Day celebrations at West Virginia Wesleyan College, with two sisters inducted into the university’s Board of Trustees and another featured as the event’s speaker during the Founders Day Convocation on October 19, 2007.

Heather Bomberger Conley, Alpha Omicron–West Virginia Wesleyan College, spoke at the event and serves as the Executive Director for the Office of the Chairman of the American Red Cross. With her presentation titled “Today’s Leadership Imperative: Service Before Self,” Heather’s past experience boasts a wealth of prominent leadership positions, including time served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs in the United States Department of State.

Kimberly Reed and Linda Lemmon Xander, both members of Alpha Omicron Chapter, were inducted into the university’s Board of Trustees during a ceremony at the convocation. Until recently, Kimberly worked as the Director of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund of the United States Treasury Department before leaving to pursue opportunities in the private sector. Linda owns and operates “Candies by Linda” in Buckhannon, West Virginia and serves on the Greek Alumni Council at the university.

Newly-inducted university board member Kim Reed, left, and Founders Day speaker Heather Bomberger Conley, right, smile during West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Founders Day festivities. Not pictured is Linda Lemmon Xander, who was also inducted into the university’s Board of Trustees.

Alpha Gam “Throws Down” With Culinary Master

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hen former Butterball Turkey Talk-Line operator and cookbook author Renee Spahn Ferguson, Beta Eta–Southern Illinois University, received a call from the Food Network, she initially suspected that it might be a good-natured prank. Little did she know that although the call was legitimate, she was indeed being set up for the surprise of a lifetime.

Renee, whose culinary specialty lies in turkey and all of the trimmings, mailed off a demo tape as requested and was soon told that she would appear along with two other chefs in a special show that would air prior to Thanksgiving. The Food Network had succeeded in deceiving Renee, who in actuality had been chosen to face off with Bobby Flay in his hit show “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.”

The episode, entitled “Talkin’ Turkey,” aired nine times during the 2007 Thanksgiving season.

The Food Network crew traveled to her hometown, filming scenes of Renee in her home, shopping at the local market and presenting a cooking demonstration to an area culinary school. “After a day and a half of filming, while still under the guise of being one of three cooks for this purported special, the energy was particularly high midway through my cooking demo,” Renee recalls. “Oddly, as I looked at their faces, their heads all began to turn in one direction.

Naturally, I looked to see what was happening at the other end of the room as I witnessed Chef Bobby Flay walk into the auditorium with his entourage.”

Alumnae Initiates

Judith Yocum Phi September 19, 2007

Holly Sudano Gamma Beta November 4, 2007

Renee and Bobby Flay, center, cheer at the conclusion of their Food Network Throwdown.

“The instant I saw him I immediately connected the dots and realized I had been set up for a throwdown with the master!” she says. Renee and Bobby worked side by side for the next few hours, exchanging retorts with one another and bantering with the crowd.

Ultimately, Chef Flay emerged victorious from the challenge, but the experience still left Renee satisfied.

“I felt so exceeding blessed on so many levels and to be able to share this with 90 million Food Network viewers was an experience I never imagined happening to me.”

Joanne Eskreis Theta Tau November 10, 2007

Lorraine Johnson Hinch Delta Kappa November 24, 2007

Sharon Bertsch Zeta Kappa December 2, 2007

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alumnae news

Not Just Skin Deep

Alpha Gam Communications Guru Achieves Lifelong Career Success chapter officer during her senior year. She spent her junior year in Florence, Italy, a city that still holds a special place in her heart today.

Adair’s experience as a collegian is one that imparted a lasting impression of Greek life. “I really strongly believe in the Greek system. In fact today I would love to do something locally that would give back, but I haven’t identified that yet,” she says. “It was a really special part of my wonderful college experience to be a member of Alpha Gamma Delta at Syracuse.”

Beginning the Climb

Following graduation, Adair found herself with a relatively clear-cut road map for life post-college. “I guess I can consider myself one of the lucky ones,” she says. “I always knew I wanted to be a journalist and I always knew I wanted to be in communications.”

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each out and be like a sponge. Look at change as a challenge and an opportunity, not something to be feared. And volunteer to do things—you never realize that when you volunteer to do something, you may find the absolute perfect passion in life… just be passionate about whatever you do.”

When speaking to Adair Dufine Sampogna, Alpha–Syracuse University, it quickly becomes obvious that she is an individual who has truly taken her own advice. As the Vice President of Global Consumer Communications for The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., her success is enviable to say the least. But throughout her life, it’s just been one challenge at a time, one opportunity at a time and one chance at a time that has led her to a life brimming with personal and professional fulfillment.

At Home With Alpha Gam

Collegiate life in Alpha Chapter at Syracuse provided Adair with a home environment amidst a large university campus. “The chapter house was an absolute delight to live in; it was more of a home than a dorm,” she recalls. “We had a very close-knit group of women living there and had an incredible house mother. It was a unique environment.”

As a dual major in journalism and history, Adair was active as an editor for The Daily Orange, the university newspaper, and as a

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Adair’s first stop out of school was at a local newspaper in White Plains, New York. “I worked as a newspaper writer there for about a year, and then kind of sold my soul to the corporate world, and got into working for a series of companies, but always in the area of internal communications, consumer communications or crisis management.”

Shell Oil was the first in this string of corporations. This move meant a huge transition for Adair—moving from a small environment to a huge company that was much more male-dominated. She stayed with Shell for around three years, and then moved on to a New York bank, where she was head of their internal communications and community affairs.

Adair soon found her next calling; one that was close to her heart.

“I left Bankers Trust and went into the food business for almost 20 years, which was my passion from a personal standpoint. I love to cook.”

She worked for 16 years in the corporate headquarters of Nestle, working first as the head of internal communications and then taking on the responsibilities of corporate brand communications and the test kitchens and product development. “Consumer communications got thrown in there as kind of an add-on,” Adair comments.

When Nestle moved its headquarters to the West Coast, Adair chose to stay behind, moving on to Best Foods CPC International, another major player in the food industry and home to iconic brands like

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Hellman’s mayonnaise and Skippy peanut butter. “I probably would have stayed with them until I had this phenomenal offer from Estee Lauder about 10 years ago, and I’ve been here ever since.”

Life at Lauder

Adair joined The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. as Vice President of Consumer Communications. Over the past ten years, her title has essentially stayed the same, though it has come to encompass a greater amount of responsibility.

“My job responsibilities grew as the company grew,” she says. “It started out when I was here ten years ago that we had seven brands, we now have 28. I am now responsible for, globally, all consumer communications as well as crisis management and issues management for The Estee Lauder Companies.”

In this capacity, Adair finds herself with only one constant throughout her work week—that there is never any “typical” day.

“I’d have to say that my day is probably divided up by keeping up to date on any major concerns anywhere in the world with regard to how consumers are using, perceiving or having problems with our products, to working with our senior management and strategizing how we can become more consumer focused, to working with our brand management teams because Lauder uniquely has each brand running as a separate company. I work with 28 companies as well as corporate.”

Each of these 28 brands brings its own individuality to the table. “Each one is unique.

You have to learn the personalities. It’s like having a family, and each leg of the family has its own culture and personality.”

Not only is Estee Lauder unique in the way that it approaches each of its brands, but in how it operates its call centers throughout the world. “I have responsibility for five corporate centers around the world,” Adair says. “We do not outsource. It’s part of the ‘families’ mind set that no one knows your consumer better than you do. If you’re going to touch the consumer, you touch them as part of the family,” Adair says.

Amid all of these varying responsibilities, it is easy for Adair to point out what she loves most about her job. “It’s the people,” she says. “I just love working with people.”

The Next Step

There seems to be nothing but possibility for Adair in the future. “I’ll probably complete a couple of really high aspirational goals here in the next couple of years and then try to find something that will kind of de-stress me from being 24/7 on the job but also allow me to give back,” she says. “I’d love to get involved with maybe working as a consultant for the company but then having the time to work with kids, particularly kids who have special needs.”

Her own family will also play an integral role in her future, as it has throughout her life. She cites the challenge of successfully balancing family life with her husband and two sons along with her career as the biggest she’s ever faced. But regardless of her direction and choice for the future, there’s no doubt that Adair will fill her days with meaningful experiences, whether personal, philanthropic or business-related.

“I really want to identify something that will fill the fires of loving to get up every morning and do something and feel like I’ve contributed in some way to something.

I still haven’t identified what it is yet, but in a couple of years, I’ll figure it out!”

About The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, fragrance and hair care products.

The company’s brands include: Estee Lauder Aramis Clinique Prescriptives Lab Series Skincare for Men Origins Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries M A C Kiton La Mer Bobbi Brown Donna Karan Cosmetics Aveda Jo Malone Bumble and bumble Michael Kors Beauty Darphin American Beauty Flirt! good skin grassroots Sean John Fragrances Missoni Profumi Ojon

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Alpha – Syracuse University Marceil Stevens Williams-Brodict ‘44 Beta – University of Wisconsin Alecea Kellar Beckley ‘56 Jane Schmitz Burkard ‘43 Delta – University of Minnesota Margaret Thompson Williamson ‘39 Epsilon – University of Kentucky Barbara Beam Everin ‘48 Zeta – Ohio University Virginia Johnson Fraser ‘47 Michelle Barnhill Snyder ‘63 Phyllis Donley Zumkehr ‘58 Iota – University of Washington Martha Lively Graves ‘35 Joclyn Wylie Kerrihard ‘40 Kappa – Allegheny College Erdene McGough Egan ‘25 Kathryn Wilson ‘38 Mu – Brenau University Frances Myers Smith ‘40 Pi – Coe College Jean Jensen Johnson ‘48 Stella Hibnes O’Neil ‘33 Katharine Jacobson Wood ‘25 Xi – Illinois Wesleyan University Harriet Ash McBrein ‘30 Omicron – University of California, Berkeley Janet Solache Aberley ‘49 Sigma – University of Illinois Doris Lokay Munson ‘54

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Gamma Nu – University of Tennessee at Knoxville Diana Threet Rumbaugh ‘71

Tau – University of Toronto Martina Flynn Walsh ‘44

Alpha Omicron – West Virginia Wesleyan College Mary Smith Mckee ‘49

Phi – Oregon State University Evelyn Claussen Anderson ‘52 Betsy Darley Litwiller ‘30

Alpha Xi – University of Maryland Ellen Best Anderson ‘68 Nancy Monitor Zinn ‘68

Delta Alpha – University of Southern California Dana Register Hadden ‘41

Chi – Michigan State University Patricia Halloran Schotters ‘48

Beta Alpha – Nebraska Wesleyan University Phyllis Gordon Cornell ‘32

Delta Beta – Washington State University Mary Ellingwood Smith ‘47

Psi – University of Alabama Jean Zeigler Bedgood ‘63 Jane Cholders Cannon ‘45 Cecilia McCurdy Davidson ‘47 Margaret Lyons Meaker ‘33 Ellie Richardson Mitchell ‘41

Beta Beta – North Dakota State University Elvira Heuer Potter ‘38

Delta Gamma – Montana State University Jean Swingle Cunningham ‘45 Patricia Geary Guay ‘44 Theresa Johnson Messick ‘57 Isabelle Sand Stachwick ‘37

Omega – University of Akron Patricia Case Cochrane ’51 Glennie Osborne Darst ’40

Beta Delta – Indiana University Joan Scott McKerley ‘47

Alpha Alpha – University of Buffalo (The State Univ. of NY) Gloria Grieco ‘51 Alpha Beta – University of Michigan Ruth Olsen Clark ‘51 Ruth Brandt Grundberg ‘53 Alpha Gamma – University of Cincinnati Beatrice Waltz Atwood ‘31 Alpha Zeta – McGill University Barbara Tims Loucks ‘33 Elizabeth Turnerbone MacEwan ‘45 Alpha Iota – Baldwin Wallace College Barbara Vodrey Wamelink ‘51 Joyce Ward Wingard ‘45 Alpha Kappa – Bowling Green State University Mae McDaniel Dawson ‘49

Beta Eta – Southern Illinois University Ruth Mueller Harris ‘57

Beta Iota – Eastern Illinois University Kari Imhoff Crewe ‘93 Beta Kappa – University of Iowa Sandra Little Trent ‘64 Gamma Alpha – University of Georgia La Una Shepard Hollowell ‘28 Gamma Beta – Florida State University Frances McCall Atkinson ‘46 Shirley Rodgers Tellander ‘44 Gamma Gamma – Queens University of Charlotte Louise Lowe Cloud ‘39 Eloise Bane Lewis ‘40 Gamma Delta – Auburn University Frances Wingate Butgereit ‘79 Jean Hoffman ‘42 Eula Price Miramon ‘45 Peggy Branch Morrow ‘56 Margaret Rew Sponsler ‘43 Linnelle Dobbins Willis ‘41

Delta Epsilon – University of California/Los Angeles Phyllis Chamberlain Merten ‘43 Delta Theta – University of Idaho Sharon Naylor Federer ‘60 Mary Walsh Taylor ‘62 Epsilon Alpha – University of Missouri Evelyn Frohock Chenoweth ‘29 Epsilon Gamma – University of Denver Muriel Swayze ‘38 Epsilon Delta – University of Texas at Austin Beverly Smith Bavousett ‘51 Charlene Harper Watkins ‘52 Epsilon Lambda – Central Missouri State University Beverly “Joan” Munson ‘61 Theta Mu – University of North Carolina at Wilmington Alannah Franklin ‘97

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The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation 2007–2008 Scholars The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation would like to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients.

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Awards

The following members are recipients of Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarships. These scholarships are available to both graduate and undergraduate members of Alpha Gamma Delta through donations to the Foundation’s Annual Fund. Unrestricted gifts to the Foundation’s Annual Fund provide grants to our Fraternity, assistance to sisters with emergency needs, scholarships to outstanding women such as those listed below and much more.

Rachel Adkins Gamma Zeta University of Memphis Major: Organiza tional Leadership

Emily Carter Gamma Iota Mercer University Pursuing: MBA at Emory University

Lauren East Gamma Sigma Troy University Major: Education

Bryna Bobick Gamma Alpha University of Georgia Pursuing: Master of Art Education at University of Georgia

Tera Meges Chmura Epsilon Gamma University of Denver Pursuing: Master of Community Counseling at University of Akron

Kara Evanoff Alpha Omega Duquesne University Pursuing: Master of Education at Duquesne University

Shawna Bridwell Epsilon Nu University of Central Oklahoma Major: KinesiologyFitness Management

Casey Christman Delta Beta Washington State University Pursuing: Master of Public Service and Administra tion at Texas A&M University

Jacqueline Gajus Zeta-Ohio University Pursuing: Master of Psychology at University of Cincinnati

Diane Woltkamp Bruening Epsilon Lambda University of Central Missouri Pursuing: Master of Special Education at Arizona State University

Brittany Collins Theta Epsilon University of South Alabama Major: Elementary Education

Shannon Harper Beta Iota Eastern Illinois University Pursuing: Master of Speech/ Language Pathol ogy at Eastern Illinois University

M. Camille Caprio Psi-University of Alabama Major: Food and Nutrition

Andrea Cummings Theta IotaWestern Kentucky University Pursuing: MBA at Auburn University

Alyson Hendry Epsilon Omega Truman State University Major: Communi cation Disorders

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Katharine Hickland Gamma Iota Mercer University Pursuing: Master of Interior Design at Florida State University

Meagan Medley Theta Theta Mississippi State University Pursuing: Master of Psychology at Mississippi State University

Katie Ralston Alpha Tau Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Major: Elementary Education-Special Education

Sarah Howze Psi-University of Alabama Major: Nursing

Tania Mittleider Delta Gamma Montana State University Major: Business Management

Erica Rhomberg Epsilon Omega Truman State University Major: Marketing

Erin Jaquith Zeta Gamma Gannon University Pursuing: Master of Occupational Therapy at Gan non University

Brittany Rice Zeta Nu Alma College Major: Communi- cation and Spanish

Abbie Johnson Gamma Iota Mercer University Pursuing: Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Georgia

Jill Murray Gamma Psi University of North Alabama Pursuing: Master of Marketing at University of North Alabama

Megan Sardis Epsilon Nu University of Central Oklahoma Major: Economics

Rebekah Koenigbauer Zeta- Ohio University Pursuing: Master of Social Work at University of Denver

Kelly Nielsen Omega-The Univer sity of Akron Pursuing: Master of Political Science at The University of Akron

Kara Shively Beta Iota- Eastern Illinois University Major: Communi- cation Studies

Tonilyn Longo

Monica Olvera Beta Omicron Illinois State University Major: Psychology

Mallory Statham Delta Zeta University of British Columbia Major: International Business and Marketing

Alpha Omega- Duquesne University Pursuing: Master of Education at Duquesne University

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Shannon Munsie Delta Zeta University of British Columbia Major: Biology

from the foundation Alexandra Walston Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: English and French

Mary Kate Toomey Zeta Zeta-Worcester Polytechnic Institute Major: Civil Engineering

Lauren Wilson Gamma Psi University of North Alabama Major: Exercise Science

Sara Walter Zeta Theta Lafayette College Major: History, Government and Law

Kristen Winter Zeta Omicron Kettering University Major: Management

Endowed Scholarship Awards

The following women are recipients of scholarships provided through the Foundation’s endowment fund program.

Thanks to the generosity of our many loyal members, chapters, clubs, family and friends, over 120 endowed funds will provide educational support to our members for generations to come.

If you would like to know more about endowing a scholarship fund, please contact Julie Waitman Cretin, Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director by phone at 317-879-9328 or by e-mail at jcretin@alphagammadelta.org.

Brittany Adams Rosalie Chuma Polche Scholarship Gamma Alpha University of Georgia Pursuing: Juris Doctorate at Mercer University

Rebecca Blanford Luann Rhodes Scholarship Gamma Phi Georgia Institute of Technology Major: Architecture

Katherine Warnke Carpenter Jess Agee Temple & Helen Pasas Todd Memorial Scholarship Omicron-University of California, Berkeley Pursuing: Master of Criminology, Law & Society at University of California, Irvine

Andrea Arnieri Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University Major: Philosophy

Anne Bostrom Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club Scholarship Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University Pursuing: Master of Social Work at University of Chicago

Jennifer Cazeaux Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship Gamma Phi Georgia Institute of Technology Pursuing: Doctor of Physical Therapy at Emory University

Holly Batey John & Betty Yeoman Briffett Scholarship Omega-University of Akron Pursuing: Juris Doctorate at The Thomas M. Cooley Law School

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

Lu Chen Zeta Omicron Scholarship Zeta Omicron Kettering University Major: Applied Mathematics

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

Abigail Elliott Dee Ann Elliott Woodall Scholarship Gamma Delta Auburn University Pursuing: Doctor of Dental Medicine at University of Alabama

Kendell Heneghan Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship Sigma-University of Illinois Major: Elementary Education

Danelle DeSmith Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University Major: Marketing

Julie Farrell Zeta Xi Scholarship Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: Social Work

April Hoffmeyer Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship Rho-Iowa State University Pursuing: Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of Iowa

Kathleen Dieterman Gamma Phi Scholarship Gamma Phi Georgia Institute of Technology Major: Psychology and Management

Heather Feely Beta Omicron Scholarship Beta Omicron Illinois State University Major: Marketing

Amber Holzmeister Delta Memorial Scholarship Delta-University of Minnesota Major: Political Science

Ashley Droege Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University Major: Radiologic Sciences

Shelby Gardner Dawn Cleek Memo rial Scholarship Gamma Zeta University of Memphis Major: Exercise and Sport Science

Jennifer Holt Culp Memorial Scholarship University of Central Missouri Major: Functional Mathematics

Meghan Edwards Charles J. & Helen Desha Petrie Scholarship Epsilon-University of Kentucky Major: Plant & Soil Science

Kodee Gartner Beta Beta Scholarship Beta Beta-North Dakota State University Major: Business Administration

Lauren Hough Wm. Denning, Jr. & Minerva Denning Roberts Scholarship Member of Sigma Kappa-University of Central Missouri Major: Communi cation Disorders

Lindsey Elfenbein Merlon King Fanno Memorial Scholarship Delta Iota California State University, Chico Major: Organizational Communication

Elena Gomez Sarah Geraldine & Rufus Preston Payne Scholarship Delta Tau- Chapman University Major: Broadcast Journalism

Erin Ireland Margaret Shirley Koster Scholarship Psi-University of Alabama Major: Public Relations

from the foundation Erin Krueger Faith Sherman Goldberg Scholarship Delta-University of Minnesota Pursuing: Master of Engineering at University of Wisconsin

Colby May Lorna Wilson Brigden Scholarship Epsilon Psi University of Texas at Dallas Pursuing: Juris Doctorate at Tulane University

Cassandra Milke Delta Sigma Hawaii Scholarship Delta Sigma University of Hawaii at Manoa Major: History and Education

Danielle LeBeau Jessie Fortier Memorial Scholarship Zeta Eta-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Major: Biomedical Engineering

Jennifer McFarland Linda A. Werner Scholarship Delta Theta University of Idaho Pursuing: Master of Public Administration at Portland State University

Christen Miller Tricia Barber Scholarship Gamma Alpha University of Georgia Major: Romance Languages

Rebecca Lewis Helen Mae Clarahan Spiese Scholarship Gamma Zeta University of Memphis Major: Individual Studies

Lauren McHugh Betty Duffel Scholarship Gamma Zeta University of Memphis Major: Education

Abby Oakley Ermena Bradley Adzema Scholarship Gamma Alpha University of Georgia Major: History

Kelley Llewallyn Mary Rogan Conley Scholarship Theta Delta North Georgia College and State University Major: Special Education and Early Childhood Education

Brittany McKee Joan Janneck Barker Scholarship Alpha Epsilon Westminster College Major: Speech Communication

Kristin Hinrichs Perry Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University Pursuing: Master of Education at University of Illinois

Martha Manley Helen Mae Clarahan Spiese Scholarship Gamma Delta Auburn University Major: Secondary Education

Katie McMurray Josephine Young Broesamle Scholarship Psi-University of Alabama Major: Biology

Lindsay Powers Adelaine Cheney McMurray Scholarship Iota-University of Washington Major: Drama and Communications

Christina Marchan Michelle Flake Morgan Scholarship Gamma Tau University of West Georgia Major: Biology and Pre-Med

Samantha Mentzel Diane Raffel Collins Scholarship Delta Omicron University of Nevada, Las Vegas Major: Political Science and Pre-law

Lindsay Renkel Mary Jane Grimes Flemmer Scholarship Epsilon Gamma University of Denver Major: Marketing and Communications 19

from the foundation Amber Salley DuPage Area Alumnae Club Scholarship Alpha Omega Duquesne University Pursuing: MBA at The University of Chicago

Jessica Staley Helen Mae Clarahan Spiese Scholarship Alpha Kappa Bowling Green State University Major: Biology

Kristen Walls Mabris McTyier Dunkman Scholarship Gamma Zeta University of Memphis Major: Exercise and Sport Science

Stephanie Salsberry Diane Stevens Falk Memorial Leader ship Scholarship Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: Elementary Education

Ashley Stallbaumer Margaret Uhl Burrows Scholarship Epsilon Beta University of Kansas Pursuing: Doctor of Medicine at Univer sity of Kansas

Heather Williams Ginger Griffies Scholarship Theta Epsilon University of South Alabama Major: Biomedi cal Science at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Megan Schwab Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship Iota-University of Washington Major: Industrial Design

Sarah Stringer Iota Scholarship Iota-University of Washington Major: English and Economics

Megan Williams LaVerne Taylor Flanagan Scholarship Gamma Delta Auburn University Major: Education

Dominique Seghetti Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship Iota-University of Washington Major: Business Accounting

Angela Szatkowski Elizabeth Connelly Lee Scholarship Zeta Nu-Alma College Major: Exercise and Health Science

Amy Wills Louise Leonard Scholarship Gamma Omicron Eastern Kentucky University Major: Special Education

Lillian Wisler Fred & Marie Monk Samp Scholarship Epsilon Psi University of Texas at Dallas Major: Interdisci plinary Studies

Melissa Young Dr. Wm. A. Sandy & Harriet Minter Sandy Scholarship Beta Delta-Indiana University Pursuing: Master of Nursing at Vanderbilt University

Final confirmation is still in process for the scholarships listed below.

The Foundation extends its grateful thanks to these donors for making a difference in the lives of our members for generations to come.

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Elaine Barrick Bess Scholarship Harriet Olsen Nagel Scholarship

Elsie M. Jackson Scholarship Theta Sigma Upsilon Scholarship

The Leadership Institute presents our newest resource!

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Management is Key. When conflict is managed well, it can be a very valuable learning opportunity for growth and change. However, when it is managed poorly, the consequences can be detrimental to the individual or organization.

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Don’t miss The Leadership Institute’s offerings at the 2008 Alpha Gamma Delta Convention in San Antonio!

Keynote Speaker Christine Hassler on Achieving Life Balance Alumnae Values Institute for Chapter Advisors Creating a Coaching Culture and more!

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Alpha Gam Receives Fraternal Award A

passionate and dedicated advocate for fraternities and sororities, Amy Vojta, Alpha Kappa–Bowling Green State University, recently received the prestigious Sue Kraft Fussell Distinguished Service Award at the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA) Annual Meeting.

Amy has been a fraternity and sorority professional for over 15 years and has held numerous leadership roles in AFA. Her warm, considerate leadership approach and dedication to undergraduates led her to receive this esteemed award.

“If I can help students create experiences that help them lead better lives, that is a good thing,” Amy said.

receive a position as a Panhellenic Advisor at the University of Texas–Austin. From there, Amy worked in fraternity and sorority affairs at Miami University and is currently the Assistant Dean of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at Rutgers University.

“Sororities and fraternities have the potential to give students a home away from home,” Amy said. “They give students potential to connect to something bigger than themselves and to form intergenerational friendships.”

“If I can help students create experiences that help them lead better lives, that is a good thing.”

Amy’s work in fraternal affairs began as she traveled across North America as a Leadership Consultant for Alpha Gamma Delta. Her experiences as a Leadership Consultant helped her

Amy recently started volunteering again for the Fraternity as a member of the Education Committee. Her expertise in fraternal affairs is a valuable asset to this committee and will help Alpha Gam collegians and volunteers achieve their potential.

The Fraternity congratulates Amy on her significant achievement!

National Panhellenic Conference 2007 Biennial Session

By Rie Gerah Hoehner, NPC Delegate and International Vice President-Panhellenic Affairs

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he Alpha Gamma Delta National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) delegation was in good company as delegates and representatives of the 26 member groups convened as partners in helping NPC “grow, give, lead and succeed” at the National Panhellenic Conference 2007 Biennial Session on October 26 and 27 at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Illinois.

If your chapter or club would like more information regarding current happenings in the National Panhellenic Conference, please contact your NPC delegation representative today! Contact information can be found on the Fraternity website.

In addition to NPC working committee meetings and separate sessions for national and international presidents, executive directors and editors, general sessions were devoted to Conference business. Delegates debated and voted on several resolutions that centered on recruitment, extension and NPC finances. For complete information regarding NPC resolutions passed at the 2007 Biennial Session, please visit the NPC website at www. npcwomen.org.

Other continuing NPC efforts include expansion of the Recruitment Release Figures Methodology system to over 300 campuses nationwide, Coalition Assessment Team campus visits, development of an updated NPC website, located at www.npcwomen. org, and an improved public relations and marketing plan for the Conference.

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

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San Antonio, H

Here We Come!

undreds of Alpha Gams will descend on San Antonio, Texas for four days of sisterhood, tradition, teamwork and learning during our 45th International Convention, to be held June 19–22, 2008. We will convene at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, a beautiful hotel located in the heart of one of San Antonio’s biggest attractions—the Riverwalk.

All sisters are invited to join us at this historic event. Conventions have always served as a way for Alpha Gamma Deltas to reunite with sisters and meet new friends, participate in Fraternity business, benefit from personal and professional development and of course, experience an unparalleled sense of sisterhood that comes only with sharing such special moments with hundreds of fellow Alpha Gams.

Visit the Fraternity website or call International Headquarters at 317-872-2655 to request your Convention Registration Packet. Registration Forms will be due April 1, 2008 for Volunteer Service Team members and delegates, while forms for all other attendees are due

by April 15, 2008.

Featured Event:

Convention 2008

Unity in Action

Convention 2008

Unity in Action

The Defeat Diabetes One Step Unity in Action at a Time Philanthropy Walk Convention 2008

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raditionally, each Convention has had its own philanthropic project to which attendees have contributed. In the past, this has meant donating supplies for women in the army or craft materials for diabetic children attending camp. This year, Convention attendees will be taking great strides with our philanthropic project, both literally and figuratively!

Inspired by the Fraternity’s rejuvenated philanthropy campaign, the Defeat Diabetes One Step at a Time Philanthropy Walk will be a celebration of our dedication to healthy living and our commitment to contributing to our communities. As we walk in unison, we’ll form a fitting representation of our Convention theme— Unity in Action.

The $25 walk registration fee includes a t-shirt and gift bag for each participant.

All proceeds from the walk will be donated to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, which will in turn make a contribution to a local diabetes-related organization in the San Antonio area. Check out the Convention Registration Packet and Registration Form for full event details and information on how you can get involved.

Be sure to join us for this inaugural event. We’ll bond as sisters, stretch our legs, get our blood flowing and make a true impact on the community. You won’t want to miss it!

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Alpha Gamma Delta to Colonize at Roosevelt University

Roosevelt colony members, along with Alpha Gamma Delta International Headquarters staff and women from Beta Omicron-Illinois State University, made bracelets during the philanthropy day of recruitment. Bracelets were donated to The Diabetes Connection, a Chicago-area support group for children with diabetes and their families.

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nternational Council proudly announces that Alpha Gamma Delta is colonizing at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. The Fraternity accepted an invitation to join the community at the university in November from Alpha Sigma, a local Greek organization on the Roosevelt campus. Installation is planned for late spring.

Roosevelt University, a campus consisting of about 3,000 undergraduates, is located in the heart of Chicago. Alpha Gamma Delta is the first Panhellenic organization to colonize on this campus.

Susan Eberts Prater, International Vice President-Extension said, “The outstanding women of Alpha Sigma and the support and vi-

sion of the Roosevelt faculty and administration, along with Alpha Gamma Delta’s local alumnae support, reinforced our desire to join the Roosevelt family. We felt an immediate connection with the Roosevelt campus.”

Alpha Gamma Delta collegians, volunteers and staff members are working hard to make this colonization a success. If you know of a woman at Roosevelt University who may be interested in joining Alpha Gamma Delta, or if you would like to help in a volunteer or financial capacity, please contact RU@alphagammadelta.org.

Even if you do not reside in the Chicago area, the Fraternity still welcomes your support!

For more information on Alpha Gamma Delta at Roosevelt, visit www.alphagammadelta.org/rooseveltuniversity.

International Vice President-Extension, Susan Eberts Prater, answers important questions about extension: How does extension affect me, as a member of Alpha Gamma Delta?

Since our founding in 1904, we have attracted women who are willing to open new doors and blaze new trails. You can help us to identify college campuses whose mission and vision would fit well with Alpha Gamma Delta’s. Please send your suggestions to extension@alphagammadelta.org.

Let’s keep our circle of sisterhood growing!

I don’t live near Chicago. Can I do anything to help with the colonization?

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sponsor Bid Day gift packets and send congratulatory notes when the colony is installed as a chapter.

After the chapter is installed, does the Fraternity still need help?

Of course! We are always looking for advisors and House Association board members. If your schedule doesn’t permit that kind of time commitment, consider helping out during Formal Recruitment or at a chapter’s philanthropy event.

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Fraternity Financial Statements 2006–2007 Expenses

2006–2007 Revenue

Endowment/Housing

Other

Education

Contributions

TLC/Convention

Royalties Merchandise Sales Investments and Interest Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Grants

TLC/Convention Members’ Dues and Fees

Quarterly Scholarships and Grants Management and General Alumnae Operations Collegiate Operations Fraternity Operations

Statement of Financial Position for the Year Ending May 31, 2007 ASSETS Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Accounts and Notes Receivable Inventory Prepaid Expenses Property - Chapter Houses Other Property and Equipment, net TOTAL ASSETS

$4,016,830 479,768 17,746 155,688 1,659,900 298,714 6,628,646

LIABILITIES Accounts and Notes Payable $657,684 Deferred Revenue 127,184 Capital Leases 58,098 Funds Held on Behalf of Others 1,274,669 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,117,635 NET ASSETS Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted TOTAL NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

$4,473,794 1,217 36,000 4,511,011 6,628,646

Statement of Activities for the Year Ending May 31, 2007 OPERATING REVENUE, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT Members’ Dues and Fees TLC/Convention Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Grants Investments Income and Interest from Notes Merchandise Sales Royalties Contributions Other TOTAL REVENUE OPERATING EXPENSES Fraternity Operations Collegiate Operations Alumnae Operations Management and General Scholarships and Grants Quarterly TLC/Convention Education

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, 2006 Net Assets May 31, 2007

$1,644,395 335,107 180,000 149,581 171,110 67,697 78,861 219,815 2,846,566 $666,147 308,610 49,701 749,489 245,562 116,953 535,110 4,559 292,504 2,968,635 ($122,069) 376,340 254,271 4,256,740 4,511,011 25

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nternational Reunion Day will truly live up to its name in 2008, as an event for Alpha Gams living abroad will be held in Berlin, Germany.

Kristin Hinrichs Perry, Beta Eta–Southern Illinois University, decided to spearhead the effort after hearing interest from other sisters living in and around Europe on the Rose Sisters Yahoo!

Group message board. Kristin has lived in Berlin, Germany and London, England for the past seven years, and even hosted two Alpha Gam sisters at her wedding in Glasgow, Scotland.

“Travel in Europe has never been easier, and with Berlin being such a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, I thought it would be great to invite sisters here to celebrate Alpha Gamma Delta,” she comments. “I am looking forward to meeting new sisters and establishing new friendships at our IRD and hope that all Alpha Gams in Europe can attend.”

Directory International Council International President– Jackie Brannon Stutts ip@vst.alphagammadelta.org Tuscumbia, Alabama International Vice PresidentAlumnae– Paula Gallup Little ivpa@vst.alphagammadelta.org Clearwater, Florida International Vice PresidentCollegians– Sharon Dunkman Carruthers

ivpc@vst.alphagammadelta.org

Memphis, Tennessee

International Vice PresidentMembership– Marie Ford Palmer ivpm@vst.alphagammadelta.org Lexington, South Carolina International Vice PresidentExtension– Susan Eberts Prater ivpe@vst.alphagammadelta.org Tecumseh, Michigan International Vice PresidentFinance– Joyce Aamot Greene ivpf@vst.alphagammadelta.org Sequim, Washington International Vice PresidentPanhellenic Affairs– Rie Gerah Hoehner ivppa@vst.alphagammadelta.org Houston, Texas

International Headquarters

Initial plans include a meal at the Reichstag, the German Parliament building, and sightseeing tours around the city. Kristin welcomes any ideas and suggestions. Log-on to the Rose Sisters Yahoo! Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ AlphaGamRoseSisters to participate in the planning process.

Additional information about this event and all other IRD celebrations can be found on the Fraternity website.

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Trustees

8701 Founders Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-2655 Fax: 317-875-5824 www.alphagammadelta.org

President– Benita Wilson Dick benita@airmail.net Dallas, Texas

Office Hours– 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST

Vice President– Debbie Douglass Roth ddragd@sbcglobal.net North Canton, Ohio

Executive Director– Kathryn Kish Director of Accounting and Operations– Sara Hicks Director of Chapter Services– Anita Kerlin Director of Communications– Jeanne Henning Director of Education– Position Open

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

Secretary– Peggy Kuebler Field pfield3311@sbcglobal.net Houston, Texas

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 Administrative Manager– Chris Fedor Development Manager– Jamie Sheriff

Treasurer– Patricia Tulley Riddiford riddi4d@aol.com Chicago, Illinois

The Leadership Institute–Women with Purpose, Inc.

Jackie Brannon Stutts ip@vst.alphagammadelta.org Tuscumbia, Alabama

Office Hours– 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST

Gail Calkins Duree duree@qwest.net Denver, Colorado Deborah Schmidt Eschenbacher deborah@esch-associates.com Upper Arlington, Ohio

Executive Director– Stephannie Sack Bailey sbailey@theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org Program Manager– Colleen Coffey ccoffey@theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org

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Coming Up...

Mmm, Mmm, Alpha Gam What secret ingredient makes any dish taste just a bit sweeter?

Sisterhood, of course! Check out some trade secrets and favorite recipes from Alpha Gam chefs, bakers, restaurateurs and much more in the Spring 2008 Quarterly.

A Purpose Filled Life

By Lee Woodham Digiovanni, Gamma Alpha–University of Georgia and Fraternity Education Committee Chairman

We Need You! Are you a professional in the culinary world? Are you a cooking contest champion or a baking whiz? Do you have a “knock your socks off” recipe that you just have to share with your sisters?

If so, contact the Quarterly staff for possible inclusion in our Spring 2008 issue.

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

Correction In the Summer 2007 Quarterly, the following collegians were not listed as giving to the Collegiate Giving Program in the Honor Roll of Donors: Andrea A. Cummings, Theta Iota– Western Kentucky University, and Cassie R. Brewer, Omega– University of Akron. In addition, the following individuals were listed under the incorrect initiating chapters (their correct initiating chapters are as follows): Jane Carol Jones Waugh, Epsilon Gamma–University of Denver; Shirley Self Woodward, Epsilon Gamma–University of Denver and Joyce Aamot Greene, Delta Beta–Washington State University. The Quarterly staff apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Lee smiles with daughters Lizzie and Ashley following a recent dance recital.

When my youngest daughter Ashley was five, I registered her for ballet. I figured it would be something she would enjoy, since she wore leotards every chance she got, but I was stunned when my normally over-cautious daughter pushed me away and ran beaming into her first dance class.

Personal development—for my daughters, that means dance, piano, drama and the occasional soccer season. But what about for me?

I find it interesting that I “get” and provide personal development opportunities for my children and preach it to my college students, yet run in fits and starts remembering that personal development is something that I need, too. When I’ve gotten it, I’ve done things like take a sewing or quilting class, or I found myself back in graduate school. When I’ve not gotten it, I feel like I’m in a rut; something just isn’t right. I find it amazing how doing something “for me” puts a bounce in my step. With my family’s busy schedule, though, it can be hard to find the time to focus on my needs.

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I’ll admit that I’ve been in a rut lately. That changed a few weeks ago during a conversation with my daughters’ piano teacher. We were talking about some of the pieces I played in high school.

Way back when, I was really good. I even considered majoring in music for a short time, but decided I had better career options elsewhere. I have become very rusty, thanks to years of neglect, and it is something I’ve regretted. Within five minutes of initiating the conversation with this teacher, I found myself agreeing to piano lessons—for me! Those pieces already sound better, and that excites me. The bounce in my step is back.

Perhaps that is what it takes— positive influence from others and paying attention to what you want to do that not only improves yourself, but is “for you.”

Twenty years ago as a collegian, I didn’t realize the role Alpha Gamma Delta played in my own personal development. I remember that my sisters were the ones who encouraged me to go to the gym with them. Living in the chapter house, there were always opportunities to do things with others that I might not have chosen to do on my own accord, like volunteering at a local elementary school. These personal development activities weren’t formalized, but they’ve

stuck with me as some of my most memorable experiences as a sister.

And then, we had more formalized educational moments during chapter meetings that I hate to admit are marginally memorable. To this day, though, I can’t pass the salt without the pepper because I learned that “the salt and pepper are married” during an etiquette review for International Reunion Day. Personal development is nothing more than lifelong learning.

One of my favorite authors, Maxine Greene, says that learning is what allows us to create meaning in our lives. For me, learning is also an investment in myself and frequently results in an investment in others. If I’m not willing to invest in myself, who will?

But where to start? If one reads our Purpose, one can actually find a good plan for personal development. Any time we learn, any time we are living any element of our Purpose, we are “gain[ing] understanding so that wisdom may be vouchsafed” to us. This investment can be through both formal and informal means of education.

As we work on retooling member education for all of our sisters, The Education Committee is capitalizing on the

power of both informal and formal learning opportunities and deliberately tying them to elements from the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose. One of the things we are looking to implement is informal personal development opportunities throughout the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience, not just during the new member period.

Going to the gym with your sisters? You’ve just done something to “Develop and prize health and vigor of body.” Doing a community service project, like Habitat for Humanity or a diabetes walk? You’ve been “contributing to the world’s work.”

Going out to dinner with your sister-family? You’re “cherishing friendships with but a chosen few.” Participating in a book club? Volunteering at church?

Advising a collegiate officer?

You’re living our Purpose, too. In each of these examples, you are growing as a person and you are making meaning in your life. An investment is made, in yourself and in others.

So, what about you? What do you want to do for your own personal development? What can you do for yourself that will help you create meaning in your life?

What can you do that will bring you joy? If you’re not sure, read our Purpose. Talk to a sister. Find what it is that will put the bounce in your step… and do it!

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Join us for Alpha Gamma Delta’s 45th International Convention, June 19–22, 2008, in San Antonio, Texas.

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