Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly • Winter 2012

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Jackie Brannon Stutts International President

I was installed as International President at International Convention in 2008, LaVerne Taylor Flanagan, Past Grand President, was the installing officer. I mourn her passing today because not only was she a kind-hearted and passionate sister, she was also one of the biggest influences on my Alpha Gamma Delta involvement after graduation.

It all started after my Senior Rededication service at Gamma Delta-Auburn University.

LaVerne pulled me aside to talk and mentioned to me that she had heard I was moving to the Florence area in North Alabama. A new chapter had recently colonized at the University of North Alabama. She asked me if I would be willing to help with this new chapter.

And when LaVerne asked you to do something, you always answered ‘yes.’ Besides, I would be new to the area and thought this would be a good way to meet other Alpha Gams. The rest is history. I've been volunteering for Alpha Gamma Delta ever since.

To express my gratitude for the world that LaVerne helped open for me would be difficult.

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Purpose.

But what I can do is work to continue her vision for a better Fraternity. She always believed that living our Ritual was the best way to ensure Alpha Gamma Delta’s success and asked for each sister and chapter to be the best she could be.

She also knew an important component to the Fraternity’s success would be continual growth. More than 20 chapters were installed in her tenure, during a challenging time for all Greek life organizations.

Today, extension is once again a primary focus for us. I am so excited to announce these upcoming colonizations: St. Joseph’s College in New York this spring, University of South Carolina in fall 2012 and University of Southern California in fall 2013. Thank you to all of the sisters who are giving support to these extension efforts! The colonization of new chapters is always an exciting time in the life of the Fraternity.

A couple of weeks ago, International Council met for the first time in the new building. We enjoyed touring our new home and spending time with staff.

We were especially excited to have lunch with sisters from

” Beta Delta-Indiana University as they utilized the new training area for their chapter officer training. I personally sat quietly in the new boardroom just thinking of all the past presidents who had given many hours leading our organization.

Their leadership brought direction and vision to this Fraternity we hold dear. Upon returning home, I once again opened the Christmas card LaVerne had sent me only days before her illness. She bragged about her family, as all grandmothers do, and she mentioned the continued success of Gamma Delta Chapter with a couple of recent news items. Lastly, she spoke of her excitement about the direction Alpha Gamma Delta is moving. I will miss LaVerne’s straightforward manner of addressing situations and her nod of approval she occasionally sent to me. LaVerne was a true sister who lived with Purpose.

Loyally,

Jackie Brannon Stutts International President

table of contents

Director of Communications and Marketing Jill Lewman Harter Jharter@alphagammadelta.org Graphic Design and Multimedia Coordinator Kylee Kirk Kkirk@alphagammadelta.org

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The INbox

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Fraternity News

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In Pursuit of Purpose

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Communications and Marketing Coordinator Kailee Fouch Bennett Kbennett@alphagammadelta.org www.alphagammadelta.org

Welcome, Theta Psi Chapter!

Real Stories from Our Sisters

Collegiate News

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Alumnae News

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Chapter Grand

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Sister Spotlight

please send duplicate information to your collegiate chapter or alumnae chapter/club so accurate records may be kept.

The Quarterly welcomes editorial submissions from freelance writers. Issues focus on themes, so please contact the Communications Department for guidelines,

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Pearls of Wisdom

deadlines and additional information.

Beat the Winter Blues

Foundation Foundation Scholarships Announced

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The Quarterly Magazine Mission The Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly Magazine endeavors to: • Serve as a forum of communication to inspire, educate and challenge members

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on Fraternity, Greek and women’s issues.

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• Rekindle, sustain and excite member loyalty and interest through celebrating and validating sisterhood and recognizing and acknowledging individual and chapter/ club accomplishments.

• Serve as a permanent record and archive, documenting the Fraternity.

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the INbox

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Thank you to all of the Alpha Gams (like the Gamma Delta-Auburn University and Epsilon Phi-Texas Woman's University sisters above) who sent International Headquarters photos to include in our marketing materials! This banner was displayed at the University of Southern California extension presentation. We're always looking for photos. If you have high resolution photos to share, upload them here.

Email quarterly@alphagammadelta.org with questions!

Thanks to all of the sisters who provided feedback on the Quarterly on our Facebook Fan Page and on Twitter. Several of your comments are below: TWEETS • @rooneyplanet Just got my issue of the @alphagammadelta Quarterly and it's awesome! So many good articles! #AlphaGamNerd –Molly Turner, Upsilon-University of Oklahoma • @samantha_ava Reading all about the Delta Rho Chapter in the @alphagammadelta Quarterly. So proud to know @samanthayatess and @miablakey!

–Samantha Avanzino, Delta OmicronUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas • @kimbarlie @alphagammadelta Reading the Quarterly and LOVING the Purpose wall! Definitely going to suggest one for my chapter. :) –Kimberly Rogers, Gamma Iota-Mercer University 2 quarterly winter 2012

• @kellystasko Live with Purpose.

Inspire the woman. Impact the world. #alphagammadelta @alphagammadelta reading Quarterly and remembering my purpose, too!

–Kelly Stasko, Omega-University of Akron

Send us your feedback!

Thank you to all sisters who submitted a letter to the editor for this issue. We want to hear what you think about your

FACEBOOK COMMENTS • Loved seeing the feature on Lisa Williams.

So grateful for all she does!

–Katie Jolley Abernathy, Delta ThetaUniversity of Idaho

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• I enjoyed the pictures from the different houses.

–Helen Huff Dunlap, Epsilon Eta-Texas Christian University

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Did an article inspire you to do something new? Do you wish the Quarterly would address a certain topic? What was your

Send your comments on this issue of the Quarterly by email to quarterly@ alphagammadelta.org or by mail to Attn:

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fraternity news updates

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Fraternity Elections

Voting members of the Fraternity are encouraged to vote for International Council officers for the 2012-2014 biennium. You should receive your ballots in the mail.

Ballots must be returned by March 20, 2012. If you have questions regarding the elections process, email Tricia Barber, Elections Committee Chairman, at elecc@vst.alphagammadelta.org.

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Alumnae Initiates

Congratulations to the following alumnae initiates: Alpha-Syracuse University 3/26/2011 Sally Button Mitchell Alpha Eta-Dalhousie University 11/27/2010 Christine Wright Beta Eta-Eastern Illinois University 11/13/2010 Denise Adams Brown Mary Margaret Pulliam Beta Upsilon-Roosevelt University 11/13/2010 Nanette Stuckey Awe Delta Kappa-University of Alberta 11/27/2010 Connie Cutforth Pearson Delta Theta-University of Idaho 11/5/2010 Karen Doty Egersdorf Delta Upsilon-Boise State University 12/5/2010 Laural Brocksome Jennifer Sword Leslie Webb 4/10/2011 Stephanie Moran Epsilon Lambda-University of Central Missouri 4/16/2011 Michelle Conrad Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University 4/2/2011 Brenda McCoskey

Epsilon Upsilon-Tarleton State University 11/13/2010 Alyson Henigan Chapman Megan Parr Joanna Gresham Shaw Kappa Beta-Missouri Western State University 4/2/2011 Patricia Carter Williams Kappa Delta-Westminster College (MO) 11/13/2010 Kim Doerge Glenda Noltensmeyer Tau-University of Toronto 4/15/2011 Angela Pimentel Machado Theta Chi-Virginia Polytechnic and State Institute 4/15/2011 Sherri Albert Blevins Marya Chopy Penelope Benavitz Muelenaer Patricia Schwery Smith Theta Iota-Western Kentucky University 10/23/2010 Amy Childers Cardwell Lindsey Gilmore Shelia Sanders Mefford Susan Turner Studle Tammy Geary Tooley Theta Omicron-Western Carolina University 3/18/2011 Tamara Provine Zeta Chi-University of Western Ontario 3/12/2011 Susan Clark Zeta Omega-University of Ontario Institute of Technology 4/9/2011 Debbie Fortune Carnduff Susan Gazdik/Kaloesai Cogar

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Welcome, Theta Psi Chapter!

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Gamma Delta welcomed 65 women into the Theta Psi Chapter at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, on December 4, 2011. Theta Psi Chapter is the 186th installed chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta.

Liz Harriss York, International Vice President-Extension, served as the Installing Officer and Toastmistress for the Installation Banquet.

“I enjoyed getting to know the exemplary young women of our chapter at Austin Peay State University,” Liz said. “Their commitment to values and high personal expectations instills confidence that this chapter will be successful.”

Parents, friends and alumnae near Clarksville attended the Installation Banquet—a celebration honoring the newest members of Alpha Gamma Delta. Held at the WaterStreets Event Center in Clarksville, the Fraternity announced at the banquet that

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it will be providing the College Panhellenic with a complementary program presented

by The Leadership Institute-Women with Purpose, Inc. Julie Waitman Cretin, Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director, also announced that the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation would be giving a $1,000 scholarship to a member of the chapter next fall.

Gamma Delta,” Lauren said. “They desire to spread the positive image of Alpha Gam, not only in their community, but also across the country through service, community involvement and scholastic achievement. Watching [the chapter’s] growth has been an amazing experience.”

Collegians from Gamma Xi-Murray State University and Theta Tau-Belmont University served as members of the initiating team. One special sister traveled all the way from Wisconsin to Clarksville to pin her Pearl Sister at the Initiation Service. (If you’re interested in becoming a Pearl Sister, email Lisa Straiton Williams, Alumnae Specialist.)

becoming a Pearl Sister and

Lauren Carlson, Leadership Consultant, has been working with the chapter since its inception. “Each one of the women possesses different skills that as a whole will greatly benefit the membership of Alpha

Are you interested in being a mentor to a member of one of our newly installed chapters? You don't need to live near the colony to participate! If so, contact Lisa Straiton Williams, Alumnae Specialist, at lwilliams@ alphagammadelta.org or 317.663.4200.

Register for

International Convention!

From July 18-22, 2012, in St. Louis, Missouri, Alpha Gams from across North America will gather to celebrate sisterhood, embrace traditions and learn how the Fraternity is moving forward to fulfill our brand message: Live with Purpose.

It’s almost time to register for Alpha Gamma Delta International Convention! Registration will be completed online this year and will be available starting March 1.

Please check the Fraternity website on March 1 to view the online registration system. All details regarding Convention, including how to register, what to wear, a tentative schedule, etc., will be available on a registration website created specifically for this event. Delegates should receive an email regarding registration in the coming weeks.

Email Deanna Bogie Conaty, Event and Merchandising Coordinator at International Headquarters, with questions about registering for International Convention.

We hope you’ll join us as we Live with Purpose at Convention 2012!

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National Panhellenic Conference Update Guided by the theme “Advancing Sorority Together,” delegates, inter/national presidents, executive directors and editors of the 26 member organizations of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) gathered in late October for the 2011 annual meeting in Austin, Texas. At the event, attendees discussed the evolving higher education student population, learned about the importance of an organization’s brand promise and reviewed overall NPC statistics in the areas of initiation, retention, scholarship and philanthropy.

The following legislation was passed at the meeting:

Alpha Gamma Delta was represented at the conference by our NPC delegation including Rie Gerah Hoehner, Cinda Zehner O’Connor and Tricia Barber. Jackie Brannon Stutts, International President, and Stephannie Sack Bailey, Executive Director, also attended this event.

Important accomplishments during this biennium include a total review of NPC bylaws, a partial review of the Unanimous Agreements and a report on the results of the Measurable Outcomes Committee.

• UA Calendar Rule: Clarification that the MRABA (binding agreement) rule applies from one Formal Recruitment period to the next, not exactly 365 days. It's roughly one year.

• UA GPA Minimum: College Panhellenics cannot set a minimum GPA standard for Potential New Members (PNMs) that is lower than the lowest GPA minimum required by any member group on the campus.

• UA Hazing Policy: Changed from Resolution to a Unanimous Agreement, and adds to the definition of hazing that you can't make anyone ingest food, beverage, drugs and alcohol.

Education Amendment of 1972 confirming the single sex designation of women’s sororities.

• UA Sovereign Rights Protection: Agreement that any College Panhellenic policy that infringes upon member groups' rights is null and void.

For more information on the current happenings within the National Panhellenic Conference, visit www.npcwomen.org.

For support and resource information, contact the NPC delegation member that supports your geographic area: Areas A, B, C: Rie Gerah Hoehner ivppa@vst.alphagammadelta.org

• UA Polling: College Panhellenics cannot require chapters to submit internal, private or confidential documents.

Areas D, E, F: Cinda Zehner O’Connor npcdd.e.f@vst.alphagammadelta.org

• UA Women in Men’s Recruitment: Agreement that members refrain from participation in men’s fraternity recruitment and encourages College Panhellenics to adopt a policy that restricts Panhellenic women from participating in any men’s fraternity recruitment events, pursuant to the provisions of Title IX of the

Areas G, H: Nancy Bailey Knickerbocker npcdg.h@vst.alphagammadelta.org Areas I, J: Tricia Barber npcdi.j@vst.alphagammadelta.org

Wear Your Badge With Pride All 26 member organizations of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) will celebrate International Badge Day on Monday, March 5.

Be sure to mark your calendars and wear your Alpha Gamma Delta Badge with pride!

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Collegians from Delta Iota-California State University, Chico

LaVerne Taylor Flanagan Gamma Delta-Auburn University Grand President 1983-1991 Entered Chapter Grand on January 2, 2012

LaVerne (at left) in 2011 with Kay Ivey, Alabama Lieutenant Governor, and Jackie Brannon Stutts, Alpha Gamma Delta International President. All three women are initiates of Gamma Delta-Auburn University. Photo taken from Kay Ivey's Flickr photostream.

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natural leader, LaVerne Taylor Flanagan, Gamma Delta-Auburn University, served on Grand Council (now called International Council) for 15 years, including seven years as Grand Vice President-Alumnae and eight years as Grand President. In addition to serving on Grand Council from 1976-1991, LaVerne previously volunteered as a National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) delegate, Foundation Trustee, International Panhellenic Committee member and Gamma Delta Alumnae Chapter President. LaVerne wore the Crescent of Epsilon Pi with Diamonds.

Although more than 20 collegiate chapters were installed during her tenure as Grand President, LaVerne’s presidency was a challenging time for fraternities and sororities, as public opinion focused on social issues and student abuses. In her keynote address

at the 1991 International Convention, LaVerne challenged every member and chapter to focus on academic standards, true sisterhood, values and ethics. She believed focusing on the Fraternity’s Ritual was important for Alpha Gamma Delta to be successful.

at the time of our Initiation, by living up to the ideals and values given to us by our Founders, our lives would be enriched, our goals more easily reached, the negativism of the media and many universities and college faculty and administrators would be dispelled.”

“Our Founders were risktakers. Had they not been, where would we be today?

Certainly not members of this great Fraternity.”

LaVerne was also an active volunteer in her local community where she was an officer in the Women’s Club of Auburn, Medical Auxiliary, Gardeners Club and Auburn United Way Board. In addition to serving on several church committees, she taught Sunday school for many years.

-LaVerne Taylor Flanagan

“Our Ritual is the glue of continuity which binds us together through generations,” she said. “By living closer to our Ritual and our Purpose, by adhering to the vows we took

We will deeply miss and always appreciate LaVerne’s heartfelt commitment to the Fraternity.

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hat does Live with Purpose mean to you? Sure, you know it’s a part of Alpha Gamma Delta’s new brand (at least, we hope you knew that…if not, well, now you do!). But how does it relate to your everyday life? Does living a life of Purpose feel obtainable? It’s easier than you probably think.

We bet you are already living with Purpose, just like the Alpha Gams you will read about on the following pages. Living with Purpose can be as simple as being there for a sister during a difficult time to taking on a new venture that makes an impact. Even in the smallest of ways, you can make a difference, and that’s truly what living with Purpose is all about. So what will your impact be? How will you pursue your own purpose?

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It began with a dare, if you can believe it, on Halloween night

in 2006. Kathy Gronowick Johanson, Iota-University of Washington, and her best friend Stacy Lill sat down for a few glasses of wine at a local restaurant with their husbands. Stacy’s husband, Greg, owns a winery in Seattle, and Kathy’s husband, Bob, had also previously worked in the wine industry, so naturally, the conversation quickly turned to the difficulties of starting and running a winery. It was nonchalantly called a “man’s business,” which perked up the ears of the two successful wives at the table.

“We both looked at each other like, ‘Are you seriously saying that to us?’” Kathy said. “We said, ‘You know what, we’re going to start our own winery, and it’s going to be for women, by women and, by the way, we’re going to donate all profits to charity.’”

To which the husbands replied, “Yeah. Sure. Like that is going to work.” The dare was on the table, and Kathy and Stacy couldn’t help but accept.

O Wines delivered its first bottle to the shelf in March of 2008.

And they were very serious about donating 100 percent of their net profits to charity, even if that made things more complicated.

Combining their love of education, Kathy and Stacy decided all of the net profit would be put into scholarship funds for each state O Wines was sold in. Starting in their home state in Washington, they partnered with the College Success Foundation, which was originally founded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The two women provided their criteria to the organization (low income, high potential youth) who then collected all applications, analyzed each essay and eventually, selected O Wines’ first scholarship recipient, Angel Paullin. She, like all Washington recipients of an O Wines scholarship, received $20,000 up front for her college tuition. Kathy and Stacy, along with the College Success Foundation, then worked to secure additional institutional and Pell Grants for Angel, providing her with a full ride to Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. Today, Angel is a senior, majoring in premedical. It’s her goal to become a doctor and open a free clinic for children in Rwanda some day.

Now, O Wines is sold in seven states: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Arizona and Hawaii. Each state has its respective foundation that manages and awards the O Wines scholarships, which range in amount. Since March of 2008, O Wines has provided 40 scholarships to low income students.

“For me, and for Stacy, it is incredibly rewarding to know that you have the potential to change lives. And it’s through a bottle of wine!” Kathy said.

They hope to continue to expand, with an ultimate goal of offering O Wines in every U.S. state. For now though, Kathy and Stacy are busy promoting the brand, building their scholarship funds, mentoring young students and inspiring other women to start their own charities.

How fitting it is that the “O” stands for opportunity!

"'...we’re going to start our own winery, and it’s going to be for women, by women, and, by the way,

we’re going to donate all profits to charity.'"

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Each year, Indiana University’s business students have the opportunity to compete

in the PricewaterhouseCoopers xACT Case Competition, one of the nation’s leading case competitions for accounting and business students. It’s a pretty big deal, both at Indiana University, and at other campuses around the United States. For one, members of the winning team receive a significant amount of money and could be selected to present at the national competition in New York. Secondly, it’s a perfect addition to a business student’s résumé.

However, it’s an even bigger deal when you are a part of the first all-female team to win the Indiana University competition. It’s especially a big deal when four of the five winning team members are Alpha Gams!

Rachel Grossfeld, along with Beta Delta Chapter sisters Chandlar Smith, Ivana Huang and Bridget Bechtel (pictured below), had less than two weeks this fall to research an assigned accounting issue and develop a 12-minute presentation. Rachel took the lead for the team, spending over 60 hours preparing for the presentation, while still completing her normal coursework and fulfilling her Alpha Gam responsibilities.

Being busy is nothing new to Rachel, who is triple majoring in accounting, finance and technology management.

“I spend a lot of time researching the strategy we were going to use and meeting with professors to get their thoughts to be sure that our strategy wasn’t too risky,” Rachel said. “It was hectic to say the least!”

The team’s hard work and dedication paid off with their first place finish. Unfortunately, Rachel’s team wasn’t among the top five chosen to present in New York City for the national competition. But if they are all eligible to compete in next year’s competition, you better believe this team of Alpha Gams will be the one to beat.

"It’s an even bigger deal when you are a part of the

first all-female team to win."

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"Alpha Gam gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams of becoming an archaeologist.

It started with possessing the poise and confidence after graduation..."

It was always her dream to one day become an

archeologist. Now, as a staff archaeologist stationed at the Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, Susan White, Gamma Beta-Florida State University, has certainly exceeded her goal. Though she’s thrilled with the end result of her many years of hard work, she credits her unusual journey with the many defining moments that have made her who she is today. It was a journey, she says, that began with Alpha Gamma Delta.

“Alpha Gam gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams of becoming an archaeologist,” Susan said. “It started with possessing the poise and confidence after graduation to become a flight attendant for two years to save money to participate in an early Roman dig in Italy.”

Returning back to the United States, Susan spent the next few years digging in the dirt during the week to reach her credentials as an archaeology technician. On the weekends, she’d brush off the dirt and set her shovel aside to work as a model and freelance makeup artist with the beauty company, Lancôme.

The generosity of the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation and its Foundation Graduate Scholarship took her to graduate school at the University of Florida to obtain her master’s degree in anthropology. Since then, Susan has had many titles, including Assistant State Archaeologist and Sarasota County Archaeologist, that have taken her across the country and even overseas.

Even within the field of archaeology, her duties have varied from preserving historical sites to educating youth about the importance of archaeological resources. Combined, these collective experiences have shaped Susan into an extremely well-rounded, multi-talented and inspirational woman.

“I want to show women that you can be creative in your job choices, and that every choice can become an opportunity for growth,” she said.

“And I feel both excitement and awe at how much my life’s purpose has echoed that of Alpha Gam’s Purpose.”

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The Beauty in Service

Last winter, the small campus of High Point University in North Carolina was rocked by the sudden death of Alpha Gamma Delta senior Cassie Hill as a result of a brain aneurysm.

“She was so full of life,” said Lauren Ignozzi, Cassie’s close friend and Alpha Gam sister. “She was always there for any of her sisters.”

Stunned, the members of Gamma Eta Chapter pulled together to help one another through their pain and grief. It was important to them to find a way to honor Cassie’s memory. When students from Cassie’s project management class approached the chapter about organizing a two-mile memorial run for Cassie, members eagerly jumped at the opportunity.

“She was so full of life.

She was always there for any of her sisters."

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The turnout for the event was extraordinary, and all proceeds from the run went to the Cassie Hill Memorial Fund, which was started by a few alumnae from Gamma Eta Chapter to raise money for a scholarship in Cassie’s honor.

“We were all there, wearing our red brain aneurysm ribbons to support her. She impacted us so much, and it was encouraging that people just dropped what they were doing to be there,” Lauren said.

This April (the month of Cassie’s birthday), the chapter will once again gather with members of the High Point community to celebrate Cassie’s life. It’s the perfect opportunity for Gamma Eta Chapter members to be there for one another, and in a way, a special time for Cassie to be there for them, too.

If it wasn’t for Alpha Gamma Delta, Erin Hatley, Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis, might not have ever made it to the Miss America stage to represent her home state of Tennessee.

“It was actually an alumna who encouraged me to compete in a local pageant, the Miss Collierville Scholarship Pageant,” Erin said. “They needed more contestants, and she knew I had a background in singing.”

When Erin was crowned Miss Tennessee in June 2011, a whole new set of doors opened for her and her passion for volunteerism. Since she began volunteering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a teen, it has been Erin’s goal to inspire others to service their communities, and so, it made perfect sense to choose volunteerism as her personal platform.

Though her duties of Miss Tennessee kept her very busy, Erin still made time to travel over 70,000 miles to speak to over 40,000 schoolchildren about citizenship and making your community a good place to live. Additionally, Erin coordinated a Teen Volunteer Fair for more than 300 teens in the Memphis area.

Erin’s personal platform, talent and charisma landed her among the top 10 finalists for the Miss America pageant in January. After crowning the next Miss Tennessee this summer, Erin will be heading back to the University of Memphis to finish up her bachelor’s degree in marketing management.

“For me, my championship for volunteerism doesn’t stop here with my reign," Erin said.

"I really wanted to share with others, that yes, you can actually make a difference. You can be a catalyst for change and for helping others."

"I really wanted to share with others, that yes, you can actually make a difference.

You can be a catalyst for change and for helping others."

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For the Winter 2012 Quarterly, collegiate chapters were asked to share how their chapter holds truth inviolable, sincerity essential and kindness invaluable.

Read more collegiate chapter reports on the Fraternity website.

Beta Delta–Indiana University

Beta Delta Chapter uses the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose to live out our daily values. We continue to hold truth inviolable, sincerity essential and kindness invaluable daily by collaborating with the Panhellenic and Greek community at Indiana University.

Throughout the past year, the chapter has invited members of new fraternities and sororities on campus to meet our women and get to know the other members better. As a part of the larger Panhellenic community, Alpha Gamma Delta is a collaborative chapter that is known for being sincere and kind.

-Katherine Reed

Gamma Omicron–Eastern Kentucky University

Gamma Omicron Chapter holds truth inviolable because the love and care that each sister has for one another is an unbreakable bond. We help each other grow every day by providing support for one another. Sincerity essential is one of the biggest aspects each woman shares with one another. We believe honesty is one of the best characteristics a person can have because it builds relationships with others. We show kindness not only to our sisters but to our peers as well. We believe a smile or a simple hello can impact a person’s day. Kindness is very important to our chapter, and we gladly demonstrate this line of the Purpose with a smile on our faces every single day.

-Laura Ross

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Alpha Upsilon–Central Michigan University

Sisters are always willing to support one another in their events whether it is Greek related or not. This past year, we have had sisters compete in beauty pageants, play intramural sports on campus and even give presentations to our city council to better the Greek community. We strive to attend our sisters’ functions to show that we care for one another and all the activities in which sisters take part. Not only do our sisters try to support and respect one another, but we reach out to other organizations on campus as well. We attend other Greek organization's philanthropy events and always try to reach out to other groups when they are in a time of need. This year our chapter was even recognized as Central Michigan University’s number one sorority on campus.

-Kirsten Grzegorczyk

Gamma Beta–Florida State University

Our chapter is able “to hold truth inviolable, sincerity essential, kindness invaluable” through the week long process of Formal Recruitment. We were able to build relationships with these new women based on these principles. At the end of the process, our chapter initiated 69 new sisters. Meeting all these lovely ladies and getting to know them on a personal level made it possible to invite them to share the loving sisterhood we all share.

-Jessica Sievers

Gamma Iota–Mercer University

The women of Gamma Iota Chapter are some of the kindest and most sincere students on our university’s campus. Within our chapter, we have made it a point to create an honest, respectful and friendly environment for all of our sisters. Our attitude of respect extends to those outside the chapter as well. Many of our sisters are members of the Panhellenic Council, and our sisters make it a point to be kind and friendly to all students, both Greek and non-Greek. Our chapter’s annual Hug Day is just one example of spreading kindness to our fellow classmates.

-Mallory Dyal

Epsilon–University of Kentucky

The amazing women in our chapter have made it their goal every day to represent truth, sincerity and kindness in every aspect of their lives. Every week during our chapter meetings, we set time aside to share stories of times throughout the week when our sisters have displayed these values. These can be stories about helping out a sister or even a stranger in need. We think it is important to honor and reward our sisters for spreading these values and showing who a true Alpha Gam is!

-Mary Ellen Wimberly

Delta Iota–California State University, Chico

We exemplify this line of the Purpose throughout our daily lives by always having smiles on our faces, treating all people with respect and maintaining our integrity when faced with challenges.

Whether it is simply holding a door open for a stranger or consoling a sister who has fallen on tough times, our chapter is always kind, truthful and sincere. That is how we live with Purpose.

-Kjerstin Wood

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Zeta Upsilon–Northern Michigan University

The sisters of Zeta Upsilon Chapter hold these values so dear to our hearts that they are easily recognized by potential new members going through recruitment. This fall, we had eight new members join our chapter after Formal Recruitment. We were the only chapter on campus to meet quota, and then five more women joined our chapter through Continuous Open Recruitment. We believe this is because during recruitment we are sincere, kind and gave potential new members the honest truth about the experience that Alpha Gam has given us. According to our new members, being sincere and down to earth is what attracted most of them to Alpha Gam. -Amanda Buck

Gamma Psi–University of North Alabama

Gamma Psi Chapter is a very tight knit group of women, and we strive to be as close as possible. In our chapter, women find support in the fact that they can always let their true personality shine around their sisters. There is a bond of trust in our sisterhood that cannot be broken. We realize that everything we say or do is reflected back on the Fraternity, so we are always certain to be truthful and kind with our words. We are always willing to lend a helping hand, both in the chapter and around campus. We put 100 percent into everything we do and always have a smile on our faces.

-Samantha Fotovich

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Zeta Epsilon–Michigan Technological University

Zeta Epsilon Chapter has always valued our Purpose and strived to live up to it. One of the ways we do this as a chapter is making sure we are always representing Alpha Gamma Delta in a good way as individuals. Whenever we meet someone new, whether we are wearing letters or not, we make sure to be kind and sincere.

We always strive to be truthful, which is especially important as students in our own academics. We want to become more truthful, more sincere, kinder women through Alpha Gamma Delta.

-Sara Schram

alumnae news

Thank You for Taking the Alumnae Survey!

Thank you to all of the alumnae who responded to the survey that was placed in the Fall 2011 Quarterly. We received over 3,000 responses! The Alumnae Experience Task Force will utilize this valuable data to improve the overall alumnae membership experience.

While not all of the results are completely analyzed and tabulated, there were two common questions mentioned throughout the survey that the Alumnae Experience Task Force would like to address.

Q: I don’t know how to volunteer.

Where do I begin?

A: Volunteering for Alpha Gamma Delta can be an enriching experience. Whether you would like to be an advisor to a collegiate chapter, an alumnae chapter/club officer, a Pearl Sister or an international volunteer, there are many ways to give back to Alpha Gamma Delta. Learn more about volunteering in the Alpha Gams section of the Fraternity website at www.alphagammadelta. org/alphagams/alumnae/volunteering.

Q: I don’t know where the nearest alumnae chapter or club is located.

How do I find that information?

A: The Fraternity website has a helpful search function that allows you to determine what chapters or clubs are near you. Learn more about reconnecting in the Alpha Gams section of the Fraternity website at www.alphagammadelta. org/alphagams/alumnae/reconnect.

Thank You Again!

Thank you again for taking the survey!

If you have any questions on how to get involved in Alpha Gamma Delta as an alumna member, please contact Lisa Straiton Williams, Alumnae Specialist, at lwilliams@alphagammadelta.org or 317.663.4200. www.alphagammadelta.org 17

alumnae news Alumnae Chapter and Club Recaps for the Spring 2012 Quarterly are due April 2. Fill out the form online, or email your report to quarterly@alphagammadelta.org.

Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter (GRAC) was once again recognized as bronze level donors for the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk. We also continued with our annual holiday party, gift swap and donations to Interact of Wake County, a local women’s shelter. In March, we had a special guest, North Carolina Secretary of State, Elaine Folk Marshall, Alpha Xi-University of Maryland, with whom we were able to celebrate her Distinguished Citizen Award. GRAC celebrated our “Seasons of Sisterhood” with a luncheon and presentation on the houses of Gamma Epsilon-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an emphasis on the chapter’s first house, “The Little Brown House.” “The Little Brown House” was condemned but has been rescued and is undergoing restoration as a historical landmark. We finished our year with officer installations and a potluck supper.

-Charity-Anne Metz Schuller

Columbia, SC Alumnae Club In July, the Columbia, SC Alumnae Club held an interest meeting to get the club active again. Numerous members attended and discussed plans for the coming year. We're very excited about what we'll be doing! To kick-off our new start, we hosted our Alpha Gam Always program in September.

-Stephanie Wolf

Old Dominion Alumnae Club

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Greater Portland Area Alumnae Club

Greater Portland Area Alumnae Club March found us at the height of fashion, American Girl style!

Together with Gales Creek Camp we hosted an American Girl Fashion Show raising funds for not only the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation but also Gales Creek, a camp especially for children with diabetes. International Reunion Day (IRD) in April was hosted at the Tualatin Country Club, and with over 100 alumnae and Phi-Oregon State University collegians, it was a wonderful celebration of our sisterhood! The new year kicked off with a brunch at the home of Bev Swanson as we prepared for this fantastic year ahead of us.

-Ellen Wenzel

Old Dominion Alumnae Club Old Dominion Alumnae Club had an amazing start to the year in September with an Alpha Gam Always event. We had a great turnout with over 20 sisters, with quite a few sisters who were new to the area or coming to their first event in a while. We played sister bingo and learned about new sisters or learned something new about someone we already knew! In October, we celebrated Foundation Month and raised over $400 for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation through a Pampered Chef fundraiser and had a great time! Also in October, we helped “Defeat Diabetes: One Step at a Time” at the National Capital Area Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes at National’s Stadium in Washington, D.C. with our team of walkers and event volunteers. In November, we spread out from Springfield to Sterling to Arlington, Fairfax and D.C. at Alpha Gam in the Neighborhood events, enjoying each other’s company at dinners. We’re looking forward to all of the great events planned for 2012!

-Heather Rider

chapter grand

Alpha – Syracuse University Elizabeth Sherlock Irr ’39 Patricia Edwards Hamlin ’65

Pi – Coe College Mary Mobry Leksa ’44 Jane Rall McLeod ’37

Beta – University of Wisconsin Ila Abe Mohs ’47

Rho – Iowa State University Shirley Webber Shannon ’41 Mary Halverson Carroll ’48

Delta – University of Minnesota Rosemarie Albert Butman ’51 Harriet Hubbard Johnson ’46 Epsilon – University of Kentucky Lucille Bertram ’37 Lela Henry Isenhour ’46 Dorothy Day Leet ’32 Marilyn Kilgus Moosnick ’49 Zeta – Ohio University Jean Mallow Boyd ’45 Jean Murphy Davey ’37 Eta – DePauw University Harriett Cox Easley ’40 Harriett Shonkwiller Scarpelli ’44 Lynn Schreiber ’57 Iota – University of Washington Joanne Mersereau Schaeffer ’41 Mary Anderson Fendler ’50 Ann MacPherson Segale ’43 Kappa – Allegheny College Vivian Heilig Haack ’42 Mu – Brenau University Cuba Nunez Rutledge ’19 Xi – Illinois Wesleyan University Betty Kipfer Craft ’49 Omicron – University of California, Berkeley Lois Forsyth Geary ’52 Marcia Inglis Sayre ’47 Janet Bonstin Tibbetts ’37 Susan Conner Welcome ’66

Sigma – University of Illinois Elaine Cromwell Kennedy ’36

Alpha Xi – University of Maryland Anne Morris Martin ’62

Beta Iota – Eastern Illinois University Barbara Crawford Gillespie ’63 Beta Mu – Minnesota State UniversityMankato Patricia Schils ’70

chapter grand

Delta Epsilon – University of California/Los Angeles Lynn Wheeler Kinikin ’64 Delta Theta – University of Idaho Lois Meister Lehrer ’58 Delta Iota – California State University, Chico Susan Booth Haase ’72

Tau – University of Toronto Virginia Lumbers Goodman ’57

Gamma Beta – Florida State University Nancy Killgore Green ’52 (Gamma Delta Affiliate) Frances Pinkard Love ’38

Epsilon Beta – University of Kansas Mary Wheeler Bode ’33

Upsilon – University of Oklahoma Bonnie Barbour Pereida ’54

Gamma Gamma – Queens University of Charlotte Hanna Richardson Kitchin ’31

Phi – Oregon State University Kathryn Kaser Dodge ’57 Frances Balin Hahn ’40

Epsilon Gamma – University of Denver Lorraine Jensen Davis ’43 Mary Lou Damascio Keating ’46

Gamma Delta – Auburn University Betty Ware Armor ’44 LaVerne Taylor Flanagan ’46 Patricia “Elinor” Sprague Rudd ’52

Chi – Michigan State University Patricia Kulling Cornair ’40 Psi – University of Alabama Sylvia Sargent Cushing ’56 Omega – University of Akron Ann Nelson Stutler ’51 Alpha Alpha – University of Buffalo (The State Univ. of New York) Theodora Zavell Mazur ’53 Alpha Delta – Ohio Wesleyan University Marlene Johnson Morgan ’54 Alpha Epsilon – Westminster College Ida Young Alexander ’34 Alpha Lambda – The Ohio State University Katherine Mouser Baker ’46 Rachel Ingram Botkin ’46 Marcella Robeson ’46 Rae Mouser Smith ’46 Jean Beauman Klamfoth ’46

Gamma Epsilon – University of North Carolina Sally Osborne Mackie ’49 Gamma Lambda – Longwood University Eleanor Weddle Bobbitt ’59 Ruby Dickie Scherer ’73 Delta Alpha – University of Southern California Jeanne McDonough Light ’53 Margaret Edwards Moir ’36 Mildred Lloyd Murry ’43

Epsilon Eta – Texas Christian University Nancy Sheppeard Atkinson ’59 Epsilon Iota – University of Northern Colorado Marjorie Jordan Inman ’59 Epsilon Kappa – Pittsburg State University Nancy Tindel Kahn ’60 Epsilon Mu – Fort Hays State University Marie Stoppel Tirre ’79 Patricia Bale Cox ’64

Delta Beta – Washington State University Ruth Hillier Tylczak ’43 Sharon Zonich Ludeman ’62 Delta Delta – University of Oregon Rena Alexander Lowry ’28

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sister spotlight

Meet For

Sue

the past 22 years, Sue Stevens Kocienski, Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University, has dedicated countless hours to lead and mentor the women of Delta Pi-San Francisco State University.

Sue has served Delta Pi Chapter in several capacities over the years but spent the most time as the chapter’s New Member/ Alpha Experience Advisor. “An alumna interviewed me back in 1990, and I told her that I would advise for a year and then see how it went. Then I found that working with the collegians was really great,” Sue said. “It is the students themselves that inspired me to keep advising!”

During Sue’s first year as the New Member/Alpha Experience Advisor, the new member class presented her with a wooden squirrel figurine, complete with all of their signatures on the back, to express their appreciation for her time, wisdom and compassion. Since then, it has been a tradition for the new member class to present her with a squirrel trinket of some kind after completing their new member programming.

Although Sue’s squirrel collection has grown over the years, those given to her by past new member classes hold a special place in her heart.

Sue is also an active member of her local Smocking Arts Guild of America chapter, a nonprofit organization for sewing enthusiasts. When she is not advising the newest members of Delta Pi Chapter, she is busy knitting caps for babies at the neonatal unit at her local hospital.

It’s no surprise, with her commitment to service, that her favorite line of the Purpose is, “To welcome the opportunity of contributing to the world's work in the community where I am placed.”

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pearls of wisdom KNOW HOW TO

Beat the Winter Blues As

the excitement of the holidays wears down and the snow continues to pile up (for most of us anyway!), even the best of us can get a little down. Here are a few steps to beat the winter blues while you wait for spring to arrive:

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Exercise: Exercising isn’t just about maintaining your weight. It’s a perfect way to relieve stress, and that’s an extremely important part of being healthy. A bonus: exercise releases “feel good chemicals” that improve your mood. It can be as simple as bundling up and taking a walk around your neighborhood.

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Catch some zzz’s: When we’re busy,

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Treat yourself: Winter often seems endless. Having something to look forward to can keep you motivated and help the chilly weeks fly by. Plan something that is exciting to you—a weekend trip, a day at the spa, a girls’ night out or a sporting event.

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Relax: With work, class, family, appointments and meetings, you’re busy! Even if you enjoy it, everyone benefits from some time off. Read a book or a magazine, sleep in on the weekend or take a yoga class. Relaxation alleviates stress and will leave you with calm energy.

Get some sun (but not without wearing sunscreen!): Sunlight provides you with Vitamin D, which helps to improve your mood, maintain healthy and strong bones and strengthen your immune system. So put on some sunscreen and take that walk!

sleep can be the first thing to go.

With a little time management and self-discipline, you can get yourself those seven to eight recommended hours of shut-eye. And those gray winter days can be perfect for a nap!

A short (10-30 minute) afternoon nap can help you re-energize.

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Redecorate: When it’s gray outside, make it bright inside! Add new splashes of color to your room or home with recovered lamp shades (learn how!) or fun pillows. For more budget-friendly and do-it-yourself decorating ideas, check out our RePurposing board on Pinterest.

(We’re sorry if you find yourself addicted!) Learn more about Pinterest!

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foundation

The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation

2011-2012 Scholars The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation would like to congratulate this year's scholarship recipients.

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Awards Thanks to the generosity of sisters and friends, the Foundation awarded 41 General Scholarships to outstanding Alpha Gamma Deltas.

Congratulations to our 2011-12 ΑΓΔ Foundation Scholarship recipients. Recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee on the basis of applicants’ academic records, financial need and participation in chapter, campus and community activities.

As the need for scholarships increases, we need your help! Unrestricted donations to the Foundation’s Annual Fund provide General Scholarships, grants to our Fraternity, assistance to sisters with emergency needs and much more. Please help us provide the support needed by our sisters by donating today.

Dana Anderson Beta Alpha-Nebraska Wesleyan University Major: Biopsychology

Tera L. Barnhill Epsilon Lambda-University of Central Missouri Major: Psychology/History

Ashtyn Beatty Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Major: Hospitality and Resort Management

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Jazmyn Becker Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University Major: Business Administration and Educational Studies

Alisha M. Bennett Upsilon-University of Oklahoma Pursuing: EdD Organizational Leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University

Katie Schulte Besselman Kappa Delta-Westminster College Pursuing: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Des Moines University

Katie Rast Blankenship Theta Pi-Lambuth University Pursuing: Master of Business Administration at Union University

Pernille H. Christensen Theta Theta-Mississippi State University Pursuing: Doctorate of Planning, Design & the Built Environment at Clemson University

Jordan Diehl Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University Major: Business Administration

Stephanie J. Kramer

Shannon Munsie

Upsilon-University of Oklahoma Major: Marketing

Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: Early Childhood Education

Delta Zeta-University of British Columbia Pursuing: Doctor of Dental Surgery at University of Western Ontario

Elizabeth M. Garner

Leanne J. Lucas

Emily Ng

Gamma Sigma-Troy University Pursuing: Doctor of Dental Medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Alpha Eta-Dalhousie University Pursuing: Master of Physics and Atmospheric Science at Dalhousie University

Zeta Chi-University of Western Ontario Major: Political Science

Michelle A. Gilbert

Stephanie A. Ferguson

Samantha M. Martin

Sara Nichols

Delta Sigma-University of Hawaii Major: Elementary Education

Alpha Iota-BaldwinWallace College Major: Public Relations

Delta Upsilon Chapter Celebration Scholarship Delta Upsilon-Boise State University Major: Psychology

Amanda K. Herrman

Maggie McCampbell

Laura Pancoe

Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: Organizational Leadership

Gamma Iota-Mercer University Pursuing: Master of Higher Education and Student Affairs at James Madison University

Alpha Lambda-The Ohio State University Major: Biology

Angela Infusino-Braun

Katie L. McQueen

Jenni N. Parrent

Delta-University of Minnesota Major: Strategic Communication

Gamma Iota-Mercer University Pursuing: Doctor of Medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Gamma Xi-Murray State University Major: Agriculture Business

Maranda Jennings

Elizabeth Mitchell

Amanda J. Parsley

Alpha Chapter Celebration Scholarship Alpha-Syracuse University Major: Chemistry/Forensic Science

Theta Mu-University of North Carolina Wilmington Major: Communication

Gamma UpsilonUniversity of Montevallo Major: Speech/Language Pathology

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foundation Alexandria D. Paterson

Rachael Dawson Rizzi

Ashley Grys Whitaker

Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University Major: Physical Education

Delta Omicron-University of Nevada, Las Vegas Pursuing: Master of Business Administration at Grand Canyon University

Epsilon Epsilon-William Jewell College Pursuing: Master of Divinity at Iliff School of Theology

Lindsey Provine

Bethany Kossick Seale

Paige D. Whitt

Theta Omicron-Western Carolina University Major: Sport Management

Gamma UpsilonUniversity of Montevallo Pursuing: Master of Nurse Anesthesia at University of Tennessee

Psi-University of Alabama Pursuing: Doctor of Dental Medicine at University of Alabama

Nicole Ramo

Rebecca L. Siegel

Susan E. Whitt

Zeta Omicron-Kettering University Major: Mechanical Engineering

Zeta Sigma-Northwood University Pursuing: Master of Business Administration at Northwood University

Psi-University of Alabama Pursuing: Doctor of Dental Medicine at University of Alabama

Melissa Ramsey

Jessica Strayer

Lydia Wimberly

Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: Nursing

Zeta Omicron-Kettering University Major: Mechanical Engineering

Gamma UpsilonUniversity of Montevallo Major: English

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Kelli L. McCarrell Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Pursuing: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Public Health at Nova Southeastern University

Cindy Gregory

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Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University Major: Biology

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 317.663.4242 or by email at jcretin@alphagammadeltafoundation.org.

Lisa M. Allen

Amanda P. Beck

Chelsea Chaves

Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship Theta Pi-Lambuth University Major: Family and Consumer Science

Mildred Martin Scholarship Gamma Upsilon-University of Montevallo Pursuing: Master of Social Work at University of Alabama

Southern California Alumnae Scholarship Delta Tau-Chapman University Major: Vocal Performance

Elizabeth Baker

Kristen K. Blakely

Alison Chludzinski

Luann Rhodes Scholarship Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology Major: Business Administration

Diana Adams Memorial Scholarship Epsilon Psi-University of Texas at Dallas Pursuing: Juris Doctor at Baylor University

Elizabeth Connely Lee Scholarship Alpha Upsilon-Central Michigan University Major: Commercial Recreation

Katelyn Baker

Kelly Buchanan

Amber Crawford

Calvin and Marian Newell Memorial Scholarship Zeta Sigma-Northwood University Major: Management

Diane Raffel Collins Scholarship Delta Omicron-University of Nevada-Las Vegas Major: Architecture

Sarah Geraldine & Rufus Preston Payne Scholarship Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Major: Journalism

Ryan J. Baril

Francesca Budesheim

Krystal Dearman

Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club Scholarship Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Pursuing: Master of Speech-Language Pathology at St. Xavier University

Betty Packard Kinney Scholarship Alpha-Syracuse University Major: Child and Family Studies

Barbara Feurer Freise Dallas Alumnae Scholarship Epsilon Psi-University of Texas at Dallas Major: Accounting and Finance

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Ellen E. English

Caitlyn R. Gullatte

Hazel D. Justice

Rosalie Chuma Polche Scholarship Gamma Sigma-Troy University Pursuing: Juris Doctor at University of Florida

Barbara Drummond Thorne Scholarship Gamma Delta-Auburn University Major: Building Science

Elaine Barrick Bess Scholarship Gamma Eta-High Point University Pursuing: Doctor of Pharmacy at Campbell University

Melissa Eppolito-Kelly

Rachel Hegarty

Tayler Marshall

John and Betty Yeoman Briffett Scholarship Alpha Omega-Duquesne University Pursuing: Master of Special Education at Duquesne University

Fred & Marie Monk Samp Scholarship for Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University Major: Elementary Education

G. Robert Grant Scholarship Delta Theta-University of Idaho Major: Political Science and International Studies

Kate M. Essad

Kelsey Hurter

Lyndsi Matthews

Alpha Beta Past Grand Council Members Scholarship Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Pursuing: Medical Doctor at American University of the Caribbean

Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship Iota-University of Washington Major: Political Science and Communications

Siry Harry Polche Scholarship Gamma UpsilonUniversity of Montevallo Major: Fine Arts/Graphic Design

Megan Grasty

Megan R. Jackson

Cassandra A. Milke

Helen E. Heggie Scholarship Delta Iota-California State University, Chico Major: Journalism

Sir Harry Polche Scholarship Gamma OmegaUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham Pursuing: Doctor of Art History at University of Arizona

Delta Sigma Hawaii Scholarship Delta Sigma-University of Hawaii Pursuing: Master of Science Education at Walden University

Amanda E. Graves

Jennifer L. Johnson

Shannon O'Brien

Kay Schurr Scholarship Mu-Brenau University Pursuing: Master of Library and Information Science at Valdosta State University

Tricia Barber Scholarship for Gamma Alpha Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia Major: Advertising

Delta Pi Scholarship Delta Pi-San Francisco State University Major: Communications

Kaitlyn Gray

Sara Wright Jordan

Caitlin O'Leary

Barbara Caldwell Memorial Scholarship for Zeta Chapter Zeta-The Ohio University Major: Psychology

Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Pursuing: Master of Speech-Language Pathology at University of Memphis

Jean Lehl Koziara Scholarship Zeta Tau-Seton Hall University Major: Social Work

Amy Watkins

Rennie A. Oshin

Samantha Salas

Dee Ann Elliott Woodall Scholarship Upsilon-University of Oklahoma Major: Psychology

Helen Pasas Todd & Jess Agee Temple Memorial Scholarship Delta Iota-California State University, Chico Major: Graphic Design

Martha Cowart Means Scholarship Epsilon Nu-University of Central Oklahoma Major: Music Business

Michelle A. Payne

Katherine S. Scherschel

Kaitlin J. Whitehouse

DuPage Area Alumnae Club Scholarship Sigma-University of Illinois Pursuing: Master of Speech-Language Pathology at Saint Louis University

Rosalie Chuma Polche Scholarship Beta Delta-Indiana University Pursuing: Juris Doctor at Indiana University

Hillary FitzHugh Scholarship Alpha Eta-Saint Mary's University Major: Education

Jessica Perez

Kelsey Sporrong

Jenna L. Witte

Fred & Marie Monk Samp Scholarship Kappa Gamma-Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Major: Communication

Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship Iota-University of Washington Major: Business Administration

Beta Xi Scholarship Beta Xi-Purdue University Pursuing: Master of Physician Assistant Studies at University of Colorado

Martha S. Perry

Ashlee Thompson

Tori L. Womack

Margaret Uhl Burrows Scholarship Theta Chi-Virginia Tech Pursuing: Doctorate of Family Studies at University of Kentucky

Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship Zeta Gamma-Gannon University Major: Occupational Therapy

Gamma Xi Scholarship Gamma Xi-Murray State University Major: Elementary Education

Melissa Petty

Kristin T. Timken

Katherine Wood

Theta Sigma Upsilon Scholarship Omega-University of Akron Major: Psychology

Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University Pursuing: Master of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Southern Illinois University

Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship Alpha Eta-Dalhousie University Pursuing: Master of Public and International Affairs at University of Ottawa

Brittany Porter

Allison L. Wachs

Sarah Zahorak

Gamma Phi Memorial Scholarship Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology Major: Architecture

LaVerne Taylor Flanagan Scholarship Gamma Delta-Auburn University Pursuing: Master of Public Administration at Troy University

Marie Ann Schlemmer Hill Scholarship Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University Major: English

Krysta Rexrode-Wolfe Alpha Omicron-Glauner Scholarship Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College Pursuing: Master of Divinity at Vanderbilt University

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Spot a Squirrel!

Alumna Andreea Florea Harden, Delta Iota–California State University, Chico, with her four daughters (maybe future Alpha Gams!).

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

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Tell Us More!

The Quarterly staff wants to hear from you! Please send any stories, information or ideas to quarterly@ alphagammadelta.org. Thank you for sharing!

Our Directory Alpha Gam Word Scramble Unscramble the words below using the clues from this issue of the magazine! See answers on the Fraternity website.

International Headquarters Executive Director, Stephannie Sack Bailey 8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.663.4200 info@alphagammadelta.org Office Hours - 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director, Julie Waitman Cretin 8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.663.4242 foundation@alphagammadelta.org Office Hours - 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT

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oiscgmkn satr ligud (Non-profit organization for avid sewers.)

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etlitl nwrbo usheo (Nickname for Gamma Epsilon-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s first house.)

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fhoiasn ohws (Event hosted by the Greater Portland Area Alumnae Club.)

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etaht spi (Alpha Gamma Delta’s newest chapter.)

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netriltainona abgde yad (March 5, 2012.)

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lninoe (International Convention registration will be available ________ on March 1.)

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ioswen (Charitable wine company founded by Kathy Gronowick Johanson, Iota-University of Washington.)

International Vice President-Alumnae Mary Beth Dulcey Morabito ivpa@vst.alphagammadelta.org

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ghu dya (Kindness event hosted by Gamma Iota-Mercer University.)

International Vice President-Collegians Lisa Adams Matthews ivpc@vst.alphagammadelta.org

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logolwdi dassabmoar (Miss Tennessee Erin Hatley is the ________ for the Children’s Miracle Network.)

International Vice President-Membership Marie Ford Palmer ivpm@vst.alphagammadelta.org

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ftyro neo (Number of general scholarships awarded by the Foundation.) (Spelled Out)

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muinme tsysme (Vitamin D helps strengthen this.)

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

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srtpneiet (The new social photo sharing website Alpha Gamma Delta is on. Be sure to check out our pins!)

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iecxisergn (A great way to relieve stress.)

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ywtten (More than ____ chapters were installed during LaVerne Taylor Flanagan’s tenure as Grand President.)

(Spelled Out)

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icnnvdgaa rooyitsr etrgoeht (Theme of the 2011 National Panhellenic Conference’s Annual Meeting.)

The Leadership InstituteWomen with Purpose, Inc. Executive Director, Erin Correa 3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240 888.854.9971 info@theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org Office Hours - 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT International Council International President Jackie Brannon Stutts ip@vst.alphagammadelta.org

International Vice President-Finance Anne Loring Eiler ivpf@vst.alphagammadelta.org International Vice PresidentPanhellenic Affairs Rie Gerah Hoehner ivppa@vst.alphagammadelta.org Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Trustees President Benita Wilson Dick Benita@airmail.net Vice President Debbie Douglass Roth ddragd@sbcglobal.net Secretary Peggy Kuebler Field pfield3311@sbcglobal.net Treasurer Patricia Tulley Riddiford Riddi4d@aol.com Jackie Brannon Stutts ip@vst.alphagammadelta.org Deborah Schmidt Eschenbacher Deborah@esch-associates.com

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