Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly • Winter 2014

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Thank you all for being kind-hearted,

Jackie Brannon Stutts International President

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m I alone in feeling like this has been the longest winter ever?

Even here in the South, we’ve had record lows and debilitating winter storms. Spring certainly can’t come soon enough, for more reasons than just the warmer temperatures. The sooner the weather turns means we are that much closer to International Convention, my alltime favorite Alpha Gamma Delta event!

All around, Convention is captivating.

It’s the only time so many Alpha Gams gather under one roof for the purpose of celebrating our sisterhood and working toward the advancement of our Fraternity.

A tradition stretching back to 1907, Convention has changed so much in size and scope, but its true purpose has remained the same. You can learn more by checking out our feature article beginning on page 8. Reading it made me even more excited to be a part of the 47th Convention in Indianapolis. In addition to the fabulous programming that is scheduled, we will also be dedicating our new International Headquarters building and offering attendees tours of the space, including the new archives room. I’ve seen some of the items that will be on display, and I can’t wait for you to see these priceless items in all their glory, too! (Which reminds me, have you had a chance to think about giving to the IHQ Initiative? Your donation helps to support this new archival space.

There are some surprises waiting for donors at Convention!)

On another note, you may have heard about the fire at our Upsilon-University of Oklahoma chapter house back in January. Most importantly, all of our members were able to evacuate the building without harm, but the fire did

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significant damage to the house. Quickly after news of the fire spread, the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation jumped to organize the Disaster Relief Fund to help provide immediate emergency support to sisters who have experienced a fire, natural disaster or domestic violence.

Within a week, Foundation grants were already arriving in Oklahoma for our Upsilon sisters. I can’t begin to explain how proud I was to see the outpouring of donations to the Disaster Relief Fund and words of support on social media. This is what Alpha Gamma Delta is: a network of 165,000 women who, regardless of initiating chapter, age or physical location, join together in support of other sisters.

Lastly, I am sad to report that I, along with my other International Council sisters, decided to resolve our Epsilon Xi Chapter at East Central University in mid-January.

It was an extremely tough decision, but because the chapter had been struggling with low membership numbers for several years, International Council determined this was the correct decision. I am extremely grateful for every sister who lent a hand in support of Epsilon Xi Chapter during the past.

Thank you all for being kind-hearted, Purpose-filled women. I look forward to meeting those of you who will be joining us in Indianapolis for Convention. For those of you who can’t make it to Indy, I hope our paths can cross sometime soon.

Looking forward to spring weather and International Reunion Day! Loyally,

Jackie Brannon Stutts International President

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Dear Editor, I finally got to the Quarterly and really enjoyed this issue. I loved all the Leap of Faith stories. I hope the younger gals read them because I think they are truly inspirational.

The profile of Colleen Gleason was very inspirational as well. Love the support she received from Xi Chapter.

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At Alpha Eta-Dalhousie University,

we consider our (member) number something significant. Every IRD we call our chapter roll in order from oldest member to youngest member in (member number) order. It's inspirational to see the women who came before us. Our roll call usually starts with the low 100s and is now nearing 1,000. As a collegian, we had one sister who attended regularly whose (member) number was 88.

Her stories were always the best. Sadly, she is now in Chapter Grand.

April MacQueen Alpha Eta-Dalhousie University

Traditionally held the third Saturday in April every year, International Reunion Day (IRD) is a time to develop or rekindle Fraternity friendships and to renew and develop understanding of the true meaning of Alpha Gamma Delta.

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walking into my first IRD and seeing my high school home room teacher sitting at the next table. I had never thought about my teachers possibly being a sister of mine.

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Kimberly Horner Dunnagan Alpha Tau-Edinboro University

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Mark Your Calendar!

International Badge Day is Monday, March 3. Make sure to set a reminder for yourself to put on your Badge before you head out for the day!

Want to be a Pearl Sister?

The Pearl Sister program is a virtual sistermother/daughter program in which new members of a founding or refounding class are connected with Alpha Gam alumnae. It lasts the eight weeks of the new member period, but can carry over into the first semester of the colony’s establishment.

Pearl Sisters communicate with their new members through social media, email, text, phone and mail. Because no travel is required and very little time or cost is involved, it is a great way to volunteer for the Fraternity. Sign up now!

California Recolonizations Recaps from the reinstallations of Delta Alpha-University of Southern California and Delta Eta-San Diego State University will be featured in the spring issue. Stay tuned!

To know what these new chapters have been up to, check them out on Facebook:

International Convention 2014 Join us in Indianapolis, Indiana, from July 9-12, 2014, at the J.W. Marriott! To jump start your Convention excitement, check out the feature article on page 8.

We’re exploring all the fun and sisterhood from past Conventions, in addition to giving you a sneak peek of what’s in store this summer. Registration for Convention will be available on the Fraternity website in March.

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International Headquarters Initiative Have you heard about the International Headquarters Initiative? You can make your mark on Alpha Gamma Delta’s history by donating to the Initiative! Your donation will help offset renovation and furniture costs and provide final funds needed to fully furnish and equip the new headquarters building. You can contribute to the IHQ Initiative in two convenient ways: online or mail a check to 8710 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260. (Please make checks payable to Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity and denote International Headquarters Initiative in the memo line.) Gifts to the IHQ Initiative are not tax-deductible. Learn more!

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By Patti Speakman Conville, Director of Fraternity Programs

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s a collegian, it was fairly simple to make connections with young women who had common interests, enjoyed social and philanthropic activities and loved Alpha Gamma Delta. Sometimes, that isn’t so easy after graduation. Many young alumnae sisters are looking for ways to find that similar connection and helping them do so is an important Fraternity goal. Involving young sisters early in their alumnae lives sets up a pattern of continued involvement that can extend through life’s numerous stages.

Alpha Gamma Delta is unique among Greek women’s organizations because of the Fraternity’s Junior Circle program, which is targeted specifically to our young alumnae. The Junior Circle program was created following the 1981 International Convention and is designed to be an easy, casual and fun way for young alumnae to enjoy the benefits of sisterhood without the structure that is associated with an alumnae chapter or club. Junior Circles provide opportunities for further sisterhood, networking and volunteerism in a relaxed setting. There are no dues, bylaws or administrative requirements. Through engaging activities, Junior Circles offer our women great opportunities to develop new friendships, cultivate leadership skills and contribute to their communities. In addition, because young alumnae are constantly on the move, Junior Circles can provide a springboard to help a sister find roots in a new town, connecting her with women who share a common connection and Purpose.

There are currently 78 active Junior Circles in the U.S. and Canada. Some of these are in cities where collegiate chapters or other alumnae groups exist. Junior Circles

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are an important component of the Delta Experience, where frequent interactions with collegians in their senior year can set an excellent example for continued alumnae involvement. While members of a Junior Circle are not required to be members of an alumnae chapter or club, joint social or service activities with older alumnae provide benefits to both groups and provide a youthful complement to the alumnae group.

Junior Circles can be started anywhere with a minimal number of members. With one sister to take the lead in getting the group started, a Junior Circle can quickly organize and start planning events. Support is provided by the Fraternity Programs Team who can assist with providing contact lists and advice when choosing an initial kickoff event. The members of each group determine the events and focus of the Junior Circle for that area.

Events are held monthly, quarterly or whenever the group decides!

Our Junior Circles plan events that are just plain fun! Sporting events, pottery painting, wine tastings and café dinners are some examples. The Alpha Gam focus on serving our communities continues with events like philanthropy walks, supporting homeless shelters and fundraising for the Foundation, all in the spirit of sisterhood and most of all, fun!

It’s easy to get involved in a local Junior Circle—check the Fraternity website for a group near you. If none exists, and you’d like to get one started, or you just have questions, contact Junior Circle Fraternity Programs Specialists Jennifer Monk at agdfps5@outlook.com or Ellen Wenzel at agdfps6@outlook.com for information and support.

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Iota-Mercer University and as a Province Director.

Currently, I am an Area Coordinator, but across all of my roles, Alumnae Dues have impacted me.

Training opportunities at International Convention, The Leadership Conference (TLC) and smaller sessions with individual chapters and provinces provide me with the training I need to be an effective volunteer. It's inspiring to see the impact these trainings have on our collegiate members!

Alumnae Dues are only $40, and every bit of it makes a difference—to me, to our sisters, to our chapters, to our alumnae groups and to our Fraternity as a whole. Please consider paying your Alumnae Dues today!

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Karen Donaldson Metzger

Hello there! I’m Karen, and I’m an alumna from Gamma Phi Chapter at Georgia Institute of Technology. When I registered for Formal Recruitment 11 years ago, I never imagined that the sorority I joined would result in a lifetime of personal development and sisterhood. As a collegian, I realized my chapter dues made social events possible and supported our beautiful home, but I didn't give much thought to the bigger picture of what it means to be a part of our international sisterhood. As an alumna, I'm excited to contribute to funding that allows Alpha Gamma Delta to positively impact sisters across all stages of our membership.

In addition to contributing to the Alumnae Dues program, I also volunteer my time to the Fraternity. In the past, I’ve served as the Recruitment Advisor for both Gamma PhiGeorgia Institute of Technology and Gamma

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Your Alumnae Dues payment supports many Fraternity initiatives, from collegiate chapter development and extension opportunities to volunteer training and alumnae programming. By combining your contribution with that of 80,000 alumnae sisters, the Alumnae Dues program helps to support:

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The Learning Center, a new online learning management system that helps train volunteers, provides alumnae with online programming and welcomes alumnae initiates to the Fraternity.

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Extension and recolonization opportunities, including the recolonizations at Delta AlphaUniversity of Southern California, Delta EpsilonUniversity of California, Los Angeles and Delta Eta-San Diego State University.

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International Convention 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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ounded in 1902, the National Panhellenic Conference, Inc. is one of the oldest and largest membership organizations for women, representing 26 women’s fraternity and sorority groups. Those members are represented in 2,986 chapters on 655 campuses and in 4,500 local alumnae chapters in the U.S. and Canada.

National Panhellenic Conference delegations, executive directors, inter/ national presidents and editors gathered October 10-13 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott for the 2013 annual meeting. Alpha Gamma Delta was represented at the annual meeting by our NPC Delegation including Rie Gerah Hoehner, Cinda Zehner O’Connor, Tricia Barber and Melissa Brown. Jackie Brannon Stutts, International President, and Stephannie Sack Bailey, Executive Director, also attended.

The Alpha Gamma Delta Delegation spent time during the conference collaborating with fellow Panhellenic member groups addressing both campusspecific and general recruitment issues, extension processes, housing trends and risk management concerns. Meeting participants also reflected on the accomplishments within the Conference during the past year and looked forward to the ongoing commitment of sorority advancement in the next biennium.

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More than 130 Panhellenic women spent time on Capitol Hill this spring to advocate for measures that improve the lives of college students everywhere, including fire and women’s safety as well as anti-hazing legislation.

Expanding Advocacy Efforts NPC is involved in several additional advocacy efforts, including participation in the NASPA Greek Summit, the White House event on Girls in Leadership and a continuing participation in the Coalition of Higher Education Associations for Substance Abuse Prevention.

NPC took a stand this year for another cause that directly affects many college students today— mental health. Through its advocacy efforts on behalf of all members, NPC is collaborating with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to bring an online educational resource to students and advisors this year for mental health awareness.

View the complete NPC Strategic Plan.

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Approximately 30,000 women participated in International Badge Day on Facebook.

Alpha Gamma Delta is represented in over 150 Alumnae Panhellenics across the country. There are additional Alumnae Panhellenics seeking Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae representation!

Your involvement locally can ultimately support the Fraternity in membership growth. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Rie Gerah Hoehner at ivppa@alphagammadelta. org.

View Alumnae Panhellenics seeking representation from Alpha Gamma Delta!

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Twitter.com/NPCWomen For more information on current happenings within NPC, visit any of these websites: npcwomen.org or thesororitylife.com.

With a renewed focus on expanding advocacy efforts, NPC has made progress promoting the sorority experience over the past year, including: The NPC Board of Directors launched a new strategic plan.

Alumnae Panhellenics are local community organizations composed of representative alumnae from the 26 NPC member groups! Their purpose is to inform fraternity women of current trends, promote the fraternity system, improve the Panhellenic image and stimulate a continuing interest in Panhellenic affairs.

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Check out a video of Rie Gerah Hoehner, International Vice President-Panhellenic Affairs, sharing why she wears her Badge!

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y the spring of 1906, Alpha Gamma Delta was already three chapters strong. Beta-University of Wisconsin-Madison was installed shortly after Alpha Chapter’s first anniversary, and six short months later came Gamma-Wesleyan University. Understanding they would be just the first of a long line of chapters to follow, conversations began about gathering chapter delegates to plan for future growth of the Fraternity.

A little over a year later, this meeting became a reality. On April 30, 1907, 27 Alpha Gams from Alpha, Beta and Gamma Chapters met in Alpha’s chapter house at 761 Irving Avenue, and so began our time-honored tradition of International Convention.

Through the decades, Convention has been the site of significant business in Alpha Gamma Delta history. It has grown increasingly complex in its offerings of workshops, speakers and educational programs, but the underlying theme of sisterhood has remained the same. Let’s explore some of Alpha Gamma Delta's most memorable Conventions!

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The First Convention: Building a Foundation April 30-May 3, 1907, at Alpha's chapter house in Syracuse, New York Yes, it was the first of many Conventions to come, but its historical significance is even greater than that. At this meeting, Alpha Chapter gave up all constitutional power and authority over other chapters and elected national officers. This marked the transition of Alpha Gamma Delta into a truly national organization.

Convention delegates elected Founder Jennie Titus Smith Morris as the first Grand President, with a presidential term of two years. They established other grand officer positions and a protocol for the re-election of these officers. The Constitution Alpha Chapter originally wrote was ratified with just a few changes, which provided for province government for the four newly-created provinces, annual Conventions (soon changed

by Grand Council to biennial), membership certificates, scholarship supervision and several standing committees.

Chapter delegates from the first National Convention in 1907 at Alpha's chapter house.

In preparation for Convention, Founder Emily Helen Butterfield, along with her Alpha Chapter sister Mabel Bell, had been studying heraldic symbolism in order to create Alpha Gamma Delta’s Armorial Bearings.

They presented their final design to the Convention delegates, and it was unanimously approved. The Initiation Ritual, written by the Founders, was also officially adopted for the entire Fraternity.

Looking ahead, it was decided that each chapter would be charged a $35 Convention Tax to help financially support the administrative cost of the next event.

Knowing the enormous task at hand during this Convention, the planners made sure this event wasn’t all work and no play. On Wednesday, May 1, the morning session adjourned early so all could attend the “Moving-Up Day” celebration on the Syracuse campus and watch the burlesque parade by the class of 1910. An informal dance was even held for attendees at Alpha's chapter house after a full day of meetings.

The simple fact that our Founders and early sisters were able to pull this Convention together also makes this worthy of mention. Even though the turn of the century saw the rapid development of more modern transportation, trains still were the best option to take Beta and Gamma Chapter sisters the 200-400 miles to Syracuse. It meant hours of coordination and days of travel. The foundation our Founders and Convention delegates were able to lay at this Convention, however, ensured the necessary governance for the growth they envisioned.

Founder Emily Helen Butterfield's original Armorial Bearings.

The simple fact that our Founders and early sisters were able to pull this Convention together also makes this worthy of mention. ... The foundation our Founders and Convention delegates were able to lay at this Convention, however, ensured the necessary governance for the growth they envisioned.

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The Sixth Convention: A Convention that Wasn’t 1917 When Grand Council (now called International Council) began planning the 1917 Convention, the United States entered the first World War. It was impossible at the time to determine how long the war might last. So, on May 26, 1917, Grand President May Willis Slocumb Whitney, Beta-University of Wisconsin-Madison, with the unanimous vote of Grand Council, sent a letter to all chapters stating: “Because of the critical condition of the affairs of our country, your Grand Council have postponed National Convention, and believe that every member of our Fraternity will heartily endorse their action and cooperate with them in this and every other patriotic effort.

Because of the critical condition of the affairs of our country, your Grand Council have postponed National Convention...

“Our first direct effort as a national organization will be to raise a fund for Red Cross and War Relief Work. Convention would cost each chapter at the lowest estimate to be about $50. In view of this fact we feel that it is not too much to expect you to contribute to this fund. This money may be sent at once to the Grand Treasurer.”

This would set a precedent for future Conventions during times of war and economic struggle in the United States.

Despite the cancellation, Grand Council still met August 2-5 in the new chapter house at Delta-University of Minnesota. One of the first orders of business was to pass a resolution strongly urging all chapters to “conserve all their resources, especially in matters of lavish entertainment and expensive rushing and dressing.” It was their hope that chapters would tighten their budgets in light of the United States’ precarious position in the war.

Putting thoughts of the war aside, the Grand Council session worked primarily to further establish the Quarterly as a binding unit between chapters and members of Alpha Gamma Delta. They authorized the establishment of a lifetime Quarterly subscription for all initiates for $15, payable in one, two or three installments. One hundred and fifty alumnae would later pledge themselves to start the Quarterly fund!

The Seventh Convention: Leaping Ahead July 6-10, 1919, at Hotel Tudor in Nahant, Massachusetts

Other cancelled Conventions 1933—Like many other fraternities around the country, the 1933 Convention was cancelled due to the deep economic depression in the country.

1943 and 1945—Both consecutive Conventions were cancelled due to World War II. In 1945, elections for the next Grand Council officers were held by mail.

1951—In March 1951, Grand Council regretfully announced that the Convention had to be postponed because of the military conflict in Korea and questions regarding transportation and world conditions overall. They had hoped to hold Convention in the summer of 1952, but ended up waiting until 1954 for Alpha Gamma Delta’s 50th anniversary.

After the cancellation of the 1917 Convention and the end of World War I in late 1918, Alpha Gams were eager to meet and get back to work on the advancement of the Fraternity in the summer of 1919. Their enthusiasm is readily apparent in the sheer number of accomplishments made at this Convention.

Delegates voted to reorganize the way alumnae groups worked and created actual alumnae chapters. At the time, Alpha Gamma Delta was comprised of 20 collegiate chapters, all with a single letter Greek name. With only four more Greek letters left, they planned how to name new chapters once the Fraternity reached the end of the single letter Greek alphabet. This plan is still what is used today.

Additionally, in response to several chapters’ suggestions about honoring volunteers for their service, the Honors of Epsilon Pi were established. Originally, there were only three Honors: the Arc without jewels, the Crescent set with pearls and the Circle with diamonds.

(There are now five Honors in the Arc series and two in the Crescent series.) The first Honors were awarded at the 1921 Convention, with the Circle presented to Founder Emily Helen Butterfield; Louise Leonard, Alpha-Syracuse University; May Willis Slocumb Whitney, Beta-University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Edith Sage Hoyt, Delta-University of Minnesota for their “faithful, continued, distinctive and creative services” to the Fraternity.

Another 1919 Convention first: During the Feast of Roses, the Rose Bowl, an award for the collegiate chapter with the highest scholarship in the Fraternity, was presented by the

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Founders and charter members of chapters and then awarded to ZetaOhio University.

The camp counselors and children at Alpha Gamma Delta's Summer Camp in Jackson, Michigan.

Most notably though, this Convention is remembered for the adoption of a summer camp for underprivileged children. Our members, and the country as a whole, were filled with a spirit of service after World War I. Grand Council gave considerable thought to the establishment of an altruistic cause. Before Convention, they met and ultimately decided to present the idea of a children’s camp for vote. At the morning session on July 9, this proposal was unanimously approved. Members were selected to bring the summer camp to life, and in just one short year, this idea was a reality. On July 19, 1920, the Alpha Gamma Delta Summer Camp in Jackson, Michigan, opened its doors for the first 20 little boys and girls who made up the first group of campers. During its six weeks of operation, 52 undernourished children spent happy and healthy days at the camp staffed by Alpha Gam volunteers. The Jackson camp, and another camp that later opened in Canada, would remain open until 1947.

Despite the long list of achievements this Convention brought to life, sisters still had time to enjoy their surroundings with sisters by their side. A dance, a moonlight gathering by the ocean and a drive along the North Shore were all planned for attendees to grow and celebrate the bonds of sisterhood.

The 10th Convention: The Chapter House on Wheels July 13-17, 1925, at the Olympic Hotel in Seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington, was the chosen location for the 10th Convention, the first time Alpha Gams gathered on the West Coast. This Convention used an entire train—the “Chapter House on Wheels”—to transport delegates and visitors from the East to the West. The train left Union Station in Chicago, Illinios, with 124 Alpha Gams and 36 guests en route to Seattle.

Though the train’s main purpose was to transport Alpha Gams to Convention, several sightseeing stops were planned along the way. First stop was St. Paul, Minnesota.

Delegates were driven around the city and then over to Delta’s chapter house in Minneapolis. Next was Yellowstone National Park, with a two-day bus trip planned through the park and an overnight stay in rustic cabins at Canyon Camp within Yellowstone. Lastly, delegates enjoyed a tour around the city of Spokane, Washington, complete with a dinner at the Davenport Hotel, one of the most luxurious Washington hotels at the time.

A lot of talk at this Convention revolved around the New York Panhellenic House. In 1922, the Panhellenic House Association, Inc. was organized in New York City. The Board of Directors was comprised of representatives of the 20 participating women’s fraternities, and its goal was to obtain affordable and safe accommodations for single fraternity women traveling to New York City. World War I was over, and many collegiate women were coming to the city to pursue their careers. However, it was becoming increasingly difficult for them to find adequate housing on their tight budgets.

In 1925, the Panhellenic House Association was starting fundraising efforts to build a clubhouse in New York City to house Panhellenic women, and Alpha Gamma Delta had to decide for or against participation. In the end, participation was authorized. By the time construction began, the plans expanded to include a 14-story building with a garden roof, swimming pool and auditorium. The building officially opened in October of 1928.

(Read more about the New York Panhellenic House.)

The greatest achievement, however, included the establishment of a Central Office (now called International Headquarters) for the purpose of conducting the large part of routine business of the Fraternity. Though it was voted upon at this meeting in 1925, several different circumstances prevented the actual opening of the office in New York City until the fall of 1927.

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The 22nd Convention: Merging with Theta Sigma Upsilon 1959 at the Sheraton Hotel in French Lick, Indiana This Convention was dedicated to the four Founders who entered Chapter Grand in the previous biennium: Emily Helen Butterfield, Ethel Brown Distin, Flora Knight Mayer and Jennie Titus Smith Morris. In honor of all the Fraternity Founders, a Founders Memorial Fund (which would later become the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation) was established to replace the existing Scholarship Loan Fund to provide scholarship grants for collegiate, alumnae and transfer students.

Also, in honor of Founder Grace Mosher Harter, Alpha Chapter presented the Fraternity with her scrapbook from her days at Syracuse. (It still resides in the archives at International Headquarters today. View some photos of its contents.)

A very significant event in 1959 was the merger of Theta Sigma Upsilon with Alpha Gamma Delta, a union that brought 13

strong chapters on campuses nationwide to Alpha Gam’s chapter roll. In 1958, the National Council of Theta Sigma Upsilon petitioned for a union of its memberships and assets with Alpha Gamma Delta. Theta Sigma Upsilon had been founded in 1921 and was a member of the Association of Education Sororities, which was admitted into the National Panhellenic Conference in 1951. Grand Council reviewed the petition and determined that the two organizations were similar in purposes, goals and types of members. The proposed union was approved by vote of the membership of Alpha Gamma Delta and of Theta Sigma Upsilon, and in May 1959, official announcement of the union was made public. The union was made effective at Convention, with the Initiation of Theta Sigma Upsilon’s National Council and collegiate chapter presidents into Alpha Gamma Delta.

even with a packed schedule, there was still enough free time for attendees to enjoy touring French Lick.

The Quarterly also celebrated its 50th anniversary during this Convention, and the Distinguished Citizen Award was established, following a recommendation from Grand Council and the full support of all the delegates. Distinguished Citizen Awards were created to recognize alumnae of the Fraternity for outstanding achievements in fields not recognized by the Honors of Epsilon Pi.

Convention is always a time of renewal of friendships and a rededication to the ideals and Purpose of Alpha Gamma Delta, but sharing this experience with new sisters from Theta Sigma Upsilon made this an extra special occasion. Chapters from around the tri-state area sponsored different events during Convention, but

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The 26th Convention: A New Tradition in a Changing World 1968 at Tan-Tar-A in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri One of the largest Conventions in Alpha Gam history, over 700 Alpha Gams gathered in Lake of the Ozarks for this Convention, themed “Let Us Be Aware.”

FUN FACT Though there had been themes for previous Conventions and/or Convention events, 1968 marked the first year that continuous themes would be chosen for each Convention.

Sisters arriving to Tan-Tar-A resort for one of the largest Conventions in Alpha Gamma Delta history.

In 1968, college campuses around the United States were exploding with political activism, as young students stood up against our country’s involvement in Vietnam. Emerging technology was also rapidly changing the university experience.

During Convention programming, collegiate Alpha Gams were encouraged to continually ask themselves “if the activities and programs of your chapters are actually

Past International Convention Locations

Click here to view the interactive map and learn more about each of Alpha Gam's past Conventions!

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relevant to the objectives and purposes of the institutions with which you are associated.”

A first for this Convention was the Living Circle: a huge, end-of-Convention receiving line with all sisters joining hands, singing Fraternity songs and ending with “Now Though We Say Goodbye.” This tradition continues to serve as the closing session for all Conventions.

The 43rd Convention: 100 Years Strong 2004 at the Downtown Chicago Marriott in Chicago, Illinois Nearly 1,000 members attended the much-anticipated Centennial Convention.

The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation enthusiastically kicked off the Convention with the theme “Paint the Town Red, Buff and Green!” This Convention featured an entertaining “Through the Years Fashion Show” where Alpha Gams modeled women’s clothing styles from the past 100 years.

A new Convention tradition, the chapter flag parade, was initiated at the 43rd Convention to open the first business meeting. Flags bearing the chapter and university name of each of Alpha Gamma Delta’s 180 installed chapters were paraded into the ballroom individually and placed in stands lining the walls of the room. The flags not only provided a prime place for chapter reunions, but also

Alpha Gam sisters model what women wore in past decades during the “Through the Years Fashion Show.” re-emphasized how each chapter, whether active or inactive, has played a significant role in the history and growth of the Fraternity.

The Heritage Fair showcased 131 of the Fraternity’s chapters and clubs through engaging displays. The Convention’s Archives Room displayed historic Fraternity items including Founders’ artifacts, original charters and other Alpha Gamma Delta memorabilia for all to enjoy.

A new Alpha Gam song was even created specifically for the momentous occasion.

“One Hundred Years of Beauty” was written by Tonilyn Longo, Alpha Omega–

The 47th Convention: Coming Full Circle 2014 at the J.W. Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana There are just a few short months left until Alpha Gams reconvene in the circle city for International Convention 2014. It is sure to be filled with as much laughter and progress as the 46 Conventions that have come and gone before it. Convention is, after all, one of the greatest opportunities to celebrate and pay tribute to the sisterhood that has circled us all together! We hope you will join us July 9-12, 2014!

Duquesne University, who ended up winning the Centennial Songwriting Contest. “One Hundred Years of Beauty” made its debut at Convention, sung by the enthusiastic members of the Centennial Chorus and was also featured in a beautiful Centennial music box, a gift to all members at Feast of Roses.

In her closing address, newly-installed International President Connie Yates Brown, Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University, said it best: “I’m so grateful to those forward-thinking women who in 1904 made all of this possible. Don’t you know that they are looking down on us and smiling, knowing that somehow we’ve managed to blend all these various age groups together, making changes over the years when needed.”

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collegiate news

For the Winter 2014 Quarterly, collegiate chapters were asked to share what “to covet beauty in environment, manner, word and thought” means to their chapter. Read more collegiate chapter reports on the Fraternity website.

Alpha Pi–Wayne State University Our chapter uses the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose to help members find the beauty in ourselves. This fall we hosted a breast cancer awareness meeting. Members were encouraged to wear

pink to our program meeting. We discussed breast cancer statistics as well as preventative measures. Our chapter bonded while speaking about the effects breast cancer has had on our sisters.

We learned about the heartache this cancer can cause. Everyone should feel beautiful no matter what tragic events have happened to us in the past.

–Elizabeth Kozmor

Zeta Zeta–Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Beta Iota–Eastern Illinois University

Our chapter uses the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose not only on our campus but within other local communities, too. This fall, the town of Washington, Illinois, suffered a tragic tornado. Members of our chapter were impacted by the storm. To help them and their community, we decided to collect items to send to the town in need. Items that we collected varied from clothing to canned food. This has made our chapter more aware of the importance of helping others in need.

–Erica Mazzuca

Gamma Xi–Murray State University

On our campus, we showed that our chapter values beauty that is based on more than external appearance. Gamma Xi Chapter participated in one day of “No Makeup November” and received support from the other Greek organizations on campus, as many chose to get involved as well. Finding beauty in each other comes from our character rather than our exterior. In addition, we find beauty supporting the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation as well as taking part in other organizations’ philanthropic events, including Lambda Chi Alpha’s Watermelon Bust and Sigma Phi Epsilon’s soccer tournament for Tymeless Hearts. Through these activities, we find that there is beauty in our ability to impact our environment and community in positive ways.

–Mandy Whitlow

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Zeta Zeta Chapter sought to covet beauty through a number of different means. In September, we participated in “Work on Worcester,” a project intended to help clean up the Worcester area.

We also went on a hiking trip where sisters enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors. Many sisters also participate in various performing arts on campus. Sixteen sisters were involved in the school’s performance of “Jekyll and Hyde.” Some are on the dance team or in choir as well. Others are in the photography club or participate in technical theatre. We will certainly continue coveting beauty throughout the year!

–Chelsea Costa

Alpha Beta–University of Michigan

Alpha Beta Chapter works hard to commit to the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose every day. Our sisters covet beauty in environment, manner, word and thought by displaying poise, dedication and consideration for all others. Our philanthropic efforts throughout the year have allowed us to actively participate in bettering our immediate community and developing and enriching each other’s minds and hearts. This has helped us to become better people and better sisters. Recently, we hosted events to develop ourselves as women, including an etiquette class. Many of us also participate in a new group on campus called CHAARG that works to empower women in finding confidence in their own bodies. Additionally, we are currently in the lead of a Greek-wide recycling competition, giving us the opportunity to help beautify campus. Every activity that we participate in brings us closer to each other and helps us see the beauty in the world.

–Dorian Cheff

Gamma Phi–Georgia Institute of Technology

Sisters of Gamma Phi Chapter strive to live the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose each day. Our new Public Relations Coordinator helps us strive “to covet beauty in environment, manner, word and thought.” She sends sisters reminders on how to act polished and poised, such as remembering to thank campus bus drivers and kindly greeting people we see around campus. Coveting beauty also means putting others first and giving back to those who are less fortunate than us. Our Philanthropy Coordinator

has led many philanthropy events to raise money for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, like our Poker and Pearls Tournament and Midnight Pancake Breakfast. Additionally, our chapter has volunteered our time supporting activities, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Fall Festival at a local school, the JDRF walk and the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade in order to help our members realize the importance of humility and generosity—two true qualities of beauty.

–Morgan Hicky

Zeta Epsilon–Michigan Technological University

The sisters of Zeta Epsilon Chapter “covet beauty in environment, manner, word and thought” in many ways. An example of this is philanthropy. The many philanthropy events of a chapter are extremely wide ranging. Some focus on raising funds for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, which inspires and affects many positively, especially those affected by diabetes. To be a wellrounded chapter, however, we also try to do other events for the community. We have discovered that giving our time can almost be more valuable than money. Seeing the smile on someone’s face after you rake their lawn, spend time with them or help when someone is desperate for volunteers is well worth it. It is simply beautiful. Volunteering can make the places we live more beautiful, but it also can help us be better individuals and better members of Alpha Gamma Delta.

–Christina Villerot

The Quarterly Report Form can be found in the Resource Center of myAlphaGam under Operations Team Forms. For Alabama through Michigan chapters, this report is always due on December 15. For Minnesota through Wyoming Chapters and Canadian chapters, the report is due on March 15.

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Thrill for Adventure Today, at 22, her flight log records over 200 flight hours. Most of her piloting time has been spent in the airspace above her home province of Alberta and neighboring British Columbia, flying over the picturesque mountains and lakes that dot the western half of Canada. She also had the opportunity to fly in South Africa when visiting for a school-related conference this past fall. But of all her logs, there is one in particular that stands out as a true once-in-alifetime flight.

This past November, Deanna and her family vacationed in the United Kingdom. She and her dad spent a few days at the Boultbee Flight Academy, which specializes in training pilots to fly vintage aircraft. It is the only academy of its kind that trains pilots to fly the Supermarine Spitfire, Britain's most famous World War II front-line fighter.

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hough women have been involved in aviation for over 100 years, they make up only six percent of the total pilot population. Collegian Deanna Halls, Delta KappaUniversity of Alberta, is one of them, earning her private pilot’s license when she was just 19.

It was actually her father’s idea that she enroll in flight school. He had earned his license a few years prior, and knowing her thrill for adventure, it seemed like the perfect outlet to challenge her mind and expand her self-confidence. Beginning when she was still in high school, Deanna spent her summer breaks at the air field, pouring over flight manuals, learning the ins and outs of an airplane engine and taking to the skies with her instructors.

“I was 17 when I took my first solo flight, and I was hyperventilating. I said my prayers and told myself to remember everything in the books,” Deanna said. “But eventually, the light bulb turned on, and I was able to listen to the engine and the wind moving around me, and the plane started to become a natural extension of myself.”

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Of the only 35 Spitfires still active in the world, only six have ever been retrofitted after the war as two-seaters for training purposes.

During their time at Boultbee, Deanna and her dad were lucky enough to actually fly one of these iconic airplanes.

“It was unbelievably powerful,” she said. “It feels like you are doing the same sort of movements, but you are going maybe 200 miles per hour faster. It’s an acrobatic plane as well as a fighter, so I was able to do all sorts of loops and flyovers.”

Not only was this an incredible experience for the sheer rarity of the plane and the training program, but it also was a special opportunity for the two as a family.

“My great uncle, who has unfortunately passed away now, worked with the ground crew during World War II,” Deanna said.

“There is a picture of him servicing the Spitfire plane that I was able to fly all of these decades later. If he was able to see me now!”

A Whole New Her

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n the spring of 2011, Jamie Stoegbauer Johnston, Beta EpsilonCarroll University, was in a good place in her life. She had just gotten married and was settling in to her newly-built home.

There wouldn’t be a better time to start her weight loss journey.

“I had been overweight my whole life, so it’s always been a struggle for me,” she said. “All the stars aligned […], and I knew I finally had the time to dedicate to my weight loss.”

To date, she has lost over 185 pounds—over half her original body weight.

She started out by joining a Weight Watchers program at work (Jamie is the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Activities and Events at Cleveland State University), which helped her formulate a healthy meal plan and understand portion control. And then she hit the pavement.

“I started walking around our subdivision, and I calculated it as 0.7 miles. I just slowly started doing laps, adding a lap here and a lap there,” she said. “As I was walking, I thought, ‘How cool would it be to actually participate in a walk?’”

So she signed up for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, both to meet her goal of completing a 5K and to honor her mother, a breast cancer survivor.

Walking in the 5K sparked another thought. What if she actually ran a 5K next?

Running short intervals became a new addition to her daily walks, and before she knew it, she was stretching those short sprints into a mile. Then two.

Then three. And now, eight, easily.

She even has a few medals to show off, one for an eighth place 5K finish and another for a first place 5K finish among racing women. Not to mention, she completed her first half marathon this past May, surpassing her goal to finish in under two hours by crossing the finish line at the 1 hour 53 minute mark.

“Even to this day, going back to look at the pictures brings tears to my eyes because it was such an accomplishment, going from weighing close to 350 pounds to running this thing and doing it under two hours,” Jamie said. “I had to pinch myself as if I was dreaming. It is fantastic to think that I’ve run a half marathon.”

Her next goal? A full marathon this September. She’s amping up her training and adding weight lifting to her exercise routine to improve her running form for those 26 miles.

Rest assured, no matter what happens during the marathon, her husband Dana will be there to cheer her on. He hasn’t missed a race yet. And per tradition, he’ll probably have a Funfetti cupcake in hand for Jamie once she finishes. He knows she deserves it.

Jamie will be the first to admit that she never thought she’d be where she is today. She’ll tell you there are days she doesn’t want to get up at 5 a.m. to run or hit the gym. There are times she eats something she really wants, despite the number of Weight Watchers points it will cost her. To her, it’s all about balance and surrounding

herself with people who will be there for her, on the good days and the not-so-good days.

Because there are good days, and there will definitely be some tough days. That’s the weight loss reality she wants to share with others. Her blog is an honest reflection of the struggles she has encountered but also the overwhelming successes she’s had.

“When you have a lot of weight to lose, you realize there aren’t a lot of people out there you can relate to. So I thought, ‘Why not put something out that people can relate to?’” Jamie said. “Sometimes I struggle, too, and it is important to show the ups and downs of weight loss. I thought that by putting this blog together, people can see that it does take time, and there are going to be highs and lows.

Hopefully they can relate to me and bits and pieces of my journey so they don’t feel so alone.”

She started a Facebook Fan Page, too, and now has over 900 likes in just eight short months. It’s become a place for an open dialogue about weight loss, and Jamie often reaches out to her Facebook fans for their own expert opinions.

Her best advice though, is this: “Focus on little goals, and remember that you are more than a number on a scale. Sometimes the scale isn’t always going to cooperate, but eventually it will. Don’t be too hard on yourself, and don’t say anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to someone else.”

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alumnae news Alumnae chapter/club recaps for the Spring 2014 Quarterly are due March 15. Fill out the form online, or email your report to quarterly@alphagammadelta.org.

Read more alumnae chapter/club recaps on the Fraternity website.

Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter

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Omaha Area Alumnae Chapter

The Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter held its annual Gingerbread Tea in December. Sisters enjoyed a light afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, cookies and other goodies. Fifty and 75year members were honored, and children’s books were collected to donate to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

–Marijayne Wallace Stegman

The Omaha Area Alumnae Chapter had a wonderful fall. We spent early September gathering at the James Arthur Vineyard in Raymond, Nebraska. We had a great table outdoors, listened to the acoustic guitar group and shared some snacks. A few brave spouses joined us as well! In October, we performed a service project at Walnut Grove Retirement Community by assisting the Activities Director with completing resident surveys. We also had a tour of the beautiful facility and joined the residents for lunch. We are looking forward to other activities in 2014!

–Nancy Cooper Ovenden

Tau Alumnae Chapter Tau Alumnae Chapter has had a very busy season! After supporting Tau-University of Toronto through a successful fall recruitment, we participated in the CIBC Walk for the Cure to raise funds for breast cancer research. Our group participates in this event annually, and this year we raised our personal best of nearly $2,000 in pledges. In November, our editor released our newly redesigned Tau Taupics newsletter just in time to get sisters excited for Feast of Roses at the end of the month. Feast of Roses was held at an elegant urban bistro right in the heart of downtown Toronto. The program, venue and incredible meal were a huge hit with all of the guests. The first Sunday in December marked our inaugural “Holiday Crafting, Cookies and Kids” event at the chapter house. The alumnae chapter hosted a morning of crafting and coloring for Alpha Gam sisters and their children. Children worked on felt ornaments and made holiday pictures while sisters completed hand-stitched ornaments. The event was a great success, and we are already considering what to make next year!

–Karen Rezek Vriend

Tampa Bay Area Alumnae Chapter Our alumnae chapter has been extremely busy with sisterhood activities. Over the summer, we cleared out the inventory of squirrels for a Stuff-A-Squirrel fundraiser at Build-A-Bear. In the fall, we had our Alpha Gam Always Event at a trendy new gastro pub in downtown Tampa, and a fun family day at a local farm called Fox Squirrel. We had so much fun walking through the corn maze and spotting real fox squirrels on the hayride. During the holidays, we celebrated with attendance and participation at the American Diabetes Association Walk at the University of South Florida, a Pound Party holiday luncheon and fundraiser for the Foundation and a Cookies ’n Cocoa afternoon with our local collegiate sisters who were home for the holidays. This spring will not disappoint either. We look forward to seeing all of our sisters!

–Rebecca Paone

Mt. Pleasant Junior Circle The first meeting of the Mt. Pleasant Junior Circle took place the Friday night of Homecoming weekend at a local restaurant. Sisters joined together to talk about possible activities we could host in the future. We are currently planning an Alpha Gam weekend in Traverse City with wine tasting, shopping and enjoying the winter weather!

–Alex Kennedy

Phoenix Junior Circle With a fairly new, successful and strong Delta Xi Chapter at Arizona State University, our Junior Circle is growing with each graduating class, as well as from women moving into the area! We loving hanging out, participating in ring ceremonies, having events with our alumnae chapter and enjoying our annual spring training baseball game.

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chapter grand

Alpha – Syracuse University Marcia Meade Coon ’69

Chi – Michigan State University Nancy Iuppenlatz Baker ’50

Delta – University of Minnesota Evylin Seeley Johnson ’29

Omega – University of Akron Betty Ofensend Case ’36

Epsilon – University of Kentucky Julia Hayden Whitaker ’58

Alpha Alpha – University at Buffalo Savilla Nicholson Kress ’47 Vivian Shaffer Murray ’45 Dorothea Olson Tamborski ’48

Eta – DePauw University Martha Ketcham Stafford ’40 Mu – Brenau University Eve Adams ’54 Cheryl Bruce Hindersheid ’66 Virginia Finley Whitner ’28

Alpha Delta – Ohio Wesleyan University Evelyn Garnett Lanzen ’42 Alpha Epsilon – Westminster College Betty Rogers Ridl ’39

Xi – Illinois Wesleyan University Patricia Long Weck ’46

Alpha Gamma – University of Cincinnati Sue Safford ’53

Rho – Iowa State University Joan Snelling Lewis ’44

Alpha Iota – Baldwin Wallace University Mary Johnson Shawkey ’58

Sigma – University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign Shirley Parsons Shive ’39 Mary Dempsey Vogel ’46

Alpha Kappa – Bowling Green State University Joyce Ludecker Mooers ’52

Tau – University of Toronto Ruth Pearce Donald-Stuart ’47 Ellen Rogers Perrin ’46 Upsilon – University of Oklahoma Norma Sanders Borders ’51 Shirley Snoddy Haines ’54

Alpha Mu – Pennsylvania State University Barbara Bucci Amici ’62 Alpha Omicron – West Virginia Wesleyan College Janythe Milligan Barr ’50 Beta Alpha – Nebraska Wesleyan University Edith Hutchinson Myers ’44

Beta Beta – North Dakota State University Royce Krueger Arneson ’45 Ruth Thomte Hansen ’38 Nicole Gullickson Henke ’61 Rachel Kowalski ’82 Genevieve Olson Rhodes ’41 Beta Delta – Indiana University Jean Farrar Fager ’53 Judith Foster Ward ’58 Beta Eta – Southern Illinois University at Carbondale June Harrelson Etherton ’58 Beta Gamma – University of Manitoba Genevieve Mathieson Thomson ’34 Delta Alpha – University of Southern California Virginia Kaspar Morrow ’45 Delta Gamma – Montana State University Betty Haeckel Sippel ’45 Epsilon Alpha – University of Missouri Judy Carter Shanafelt ’58 Epsilon Delta – University of Texas at Austin Dorothy Schell Martin ’49

Epsilon Iota – University of Northern Colorado Mona Mitchell Budding ’60 Epsilon Nu – University of Central Oklahoma Linda Powell Garbe ’61 Gamma Beta – Florida State University Karen Kimpel Johns ’55 Ann Lindsey Rossi ’67 Jean Ghiotto Sours ’49 Gamma Delta – Auburn University Alesia DeCarlo Ash ’72 Patsy Webb Bailey ’51 Susan Wallace Ranger ’55 Mary Jemison Stewart ’44 Patti Fleming Thames ’55 Gamma Epsilon – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Portia Mathews Chapman ’50 Robin Lear Peacock ’45 Claire Reid ’53 Theta Beta – Auburn University at Montgomery Betty Baggett Hall ’79 Theta Delta – University of North Georgia Amy Courtney Jones ’89

Epsilon Eta – Texas Christian University Carroll Donnell ’67

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ne phone call back in 1998 began Jolie Graves Webb’s, Delta Iota-California State University, Chico, 16 year (and counting!) career as an advisor for her initiating chapter. At the time, there was only one advisor for the entire chapter, and they were in serious need of more help.

Determining that the greatest need was for a New Member Advisor (now called the Alpha Experience Advisor), Jolie poured her heart and soul into the position and even started attending Executive Council meetings, without a voice or vote, to observe the inner workings of the chapter.

In 2000, when the Chapter Advisor unexpectedly left her position, it was Jolie who stepped up to the daunting plate.

She may have had a lack of experience, but certainly not a lack of determination or adoration for the chapter and Alpha Gamma Delta as a whole.

“I was sort of initiating by fire,” she said. “It was a very bumpy, rocky road for the first two or three years.”

In addition to not having a full advisor team at her disposal, Chico State was also experiencing issues within their Greek system. Luckily for both the chapter and university, Jolie was just the person to take charge and help Delta Iota Chapter be a leading force for change in the Greek community. She worked tirelessly to fill advisor positions with sisters who shared her same passion, and filled vacant spots herself when necessary to keep the forward momentum going.

She’s also become an invaluable resource and friend to the women she has advised.

“Jolie has found the perfect balance of letting us lead and make decisions but also offering advice and input,” one Delta Iota Chapter member said in her Sister Spotlight nomination.

“She has a wealth of knowledge that has been immeasurably helpful to our women.”

Jolie is rewarded by her relationship with the collegiate women as well. “[I love] seeing that light bulb moment for them when they have a really passionate idea and seeing that come to fruition,” Jolie said. “They challenge me […], and they are fun! I’m proud of them for all the accomplishments they have made.”

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Relax after a Long Day

By Jordyn Shreiner, Beta Tau-Ball State University

Everyone has one of those days every now and again when nothing is going right. When you feel strained, exhausted or stressed, try one or all of these ways to recharge your mind, body and soul.

WRITE

Writing is a good way to unload anything you may be having problems with. It can help you overcome any issues and give you time to find clarity. Doodling instead of writing can do the same trick.

LISTEN TO MUSIC

Listening to music is a great way to escape. Have a favorite band or song? Turn it up and tune out.

EXERCISE

While you can feel overworked from a long day, exercise can help to burn bad toxins and release stress-causing chemicals. It also can help you feel better about yourself.

Better yet, text a sister and have her meet you at the gym or join you for a walk after work. Getting some exercise with someone you can openly vent to will do just the trick.

READ A BOOK

After a long day, sometimes the best thing to do is to find a warm, comfortable spot and get lost in a good book.

This will take your mind off work, school or anything you may need to take a step back from and add a little adventure to your day. Many alumnae groups have book clubs you can join.

PUT AWAY YOUR CELL PHONE

When you get home, put your cell phone away. The work emails can wait. Instagram and Twitter will still be there after a few hours. Enjoying the moment can take your mind off the outside world and any extra stress that comes with it.

DO NOTHING

Go somewhere and do nothing. Doing absolutely nothing is perfectly okay. Sometimes we need a break, and it is important to take care of yourself. But you don’t have to do nothing alone. Reach out to a sister and schedule a few hours just to be together.

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The Alpha gamma delta foundation 2013-2014 scholars Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation General Scholarship Awards

Congratulations to our 2013-14 ΑΓΔ Foundation Scholarship recipients. Recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee based on 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.

Michelle Abruzzo Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Pursuing: Master of Counseling Psychology at Northwestern University

Julie Altimier Theta Tau-Belmont University Major: Business Administration

Alicia Beeson Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College Pursuing: Master of British and American Literature at Kansas State University

Catherine Buddin

Carolyn Campbell Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: Political Science

Carrie Coburn Gamma Iota-Mercer University Pursuing: Master of City and Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology

Hannah Cornwell Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: Nursing

Hadley Dreibelbis Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia Major: Public Relations

Victoria Bos Zeta Sigma-Northwood University Major: Advertising/Marketing

Theta Omega Celebration Scholarship

Ariel Cohen Alpha Lambda-The Ohio State University Major: Political Science/ Communications

Lambda Gamma Celebration Scholarship

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Theta Omega-University of South Carolina Major: Exercise Science

Kaitlyn Colleluori

Lambda Gamma-Villanova University Major: Psychology

Lauren Biggerstaff

Theta Omega Celebration Scholarship

Theta Omega-University of South Carolina Major: Business Management

KeLeigh Edwards Gamma Sigma-Troy University Major: Elementary Education

Michelle Evans Kappa Delta-Westminster College (Missouri) Major: Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Sarah Hurdle Samantha Jacobs Beta Delta-Indiana University Theta Nu-Virginia Pursuing: Juris Doctorate at Indiana Commonwealth University University Pursuing: Master of Public Health at Emory University

Hillary Herr Evelyn Hester Gamma Eta-High Point University Mu Centennial Celebration Scholarship Major: Exercise Science Mu-Brenau University Major: Early Childhood Education

Ashley Jarrett Alpha Upsilon-Central Michigan University Major: Language Arts and Elementary Education

Julie Jenkins Mohl Beta Beta-North Dakota State University Pursuing: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Lake Erie College

Jessica Jones Theta Chi-Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Pursuing: Master of Education at Harvard

Helen Kasra Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: Marketing

Alexandria Kennedy Alpha Upsilon-Central Michigan University Major: Communications and Women's Studies

Hillary Kletscher Rho-Iowa State University Major: Biological Systems Engineering

Jessica Koolick Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Major: Psychology

Miyukiko Kostelny Epsilon Lambda-University of Central Missouri Pursuing: Master of Aviation Safety and Occupational Safety at University of Central Missouri

Erica Larson Beta Epsilon-Carroll University Major: Business Administration

Miriam Layefsky Zeta Chi-University of Western Ontario Major: Honours Specialization Medical Sciences 25

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Teresa Lin Delta Kappa-University of Alberta Major: Accounting

Morgan McGee Beta Tau-Ball State University Major: Nursing

Katie McQueen Gamma Iota-Mercer University Pursuing: Doctorate of Medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Angela Meadows Lambda Alpha-St. Joseph's College of Long Island Pursuing: Master of Literacy and Cognition at St. Joseph's College

Mackenzie Miller Lambda Gamma-Villanova University Major: Nursing

Shannon Munsie Delta Zeta-University of British Columbia Pursuing: Doctorate of Dental Surgery at University of Western Ontario

Erin Murphy Zeta Eta-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Pursuing: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at University of North Texas

Samantha Papa Alpha Upsilon-Central Michigan University Major: Communication

Mary Peace Tau-University of Toronto Major: French Language and Literature

Emily Perlow Alpha Lambda-The Ohio State University Pursuing: Doctor of Educational Policy and Leadership at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Haley Petrus Epsilon Zeta-Arkansas State University Pursuing: Doctor of Physical Therapy at Arkansas State University

Sara Rolin Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Major: Spanish

Jillian Roth Omega-University of Akron Major: Mechanical Engineering

Shaila Schmidt Delta Upsilon-Boise State University Major: Theatre Arts

Diana Slawski Alpha Iota-Baldwin Wallace University Major: Neuroscience

Grace Spencer Gamma Psi-University of North Alabama Major: Nursing

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Tayler Thress

Theta Omega Celebration Scholarship

Theta Omega-University of South Carolina Major: Hospitality Management

Autumn Ward Theta Iota-Western Kentucky University Major: Middle Grades Education

Kyra Waugh Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College Major: Exercise Science

Wendi Witek Theta Mu-University of North Carolina-Wilmington Pursuing: Master of Business Administration at Clemson University

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.

Megan Zelhart Epsilon Omega-Truman State University Major: Communication Disorders

Kirstie Anderson

Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship for Sigma Chapter

Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Major: Agriculture and Consumer Economics

Kylie Bishop

Dee Ann Elliott Woodall Scholarship

Upsilon-University of Oklahoma Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders

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.

Leah Anthony

Sir Harry Polche Scholarship

Omega-University of Akron Major: Dance

Calley Bonnikson

Merlon King Fanno Memorial Scholarship for Delta Iota

Delta Iota-California State University-Chico Major: Political Science and International Relations

Meghan Barwick

Sarah Geraldine and Rufus Preston Payne Scholarship

Zeta Beta-Lehigh University Major: Journalism

Amy Burke

Elaine Barrick Bess Scholarship

Zeta Alpha-Eastern Michigan University Pursuing: Master of Counselor Education at Clemson University

Samantha Behlman

William Denning, Jr. & Minerva Denning Roberts Scholarship

Epsilon Lambda-University of Central Missouri Major: Middle School English

Christina Bymark

Delta Memorial Scholarship

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Katelin Caddell

Jane Peters Dawson Scholarship

Beta Iota-Eastern Illinois University Major: Career and Technical Education

Kaitlyn Cummings

Fred & Marie Monk Samp Scholarship

Courtney Chrzanowski

Tricia Barber Scholarship for Gamma Alpha

Kendra Clark

Sandy McMurray Novak Scholarship

Iota-University of Washington Gamma Alpha-University Pursuing: Juris Doctor and Master of Georgia of Business Administration at Major: Middle School Education American University Washington College of Law

Mallory Dunn

Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club Scholarship

Racquel Fakhouri

Calvin and Marian Newell Memorial Scholarship

Epsilon Upsilon-Tarleton State University Sigma-University of Illinois at Zeta Sigma-Northwood University Major: Public Relations and Event Urbana-Champaign Major: Finance Management Pursuing: Master of Communication Disorders and Sciences at Eastern Illinois University

Morgan Foster

Michelle Flake Morgan Scholarship

Gamma Tau-University of West Georgia Major: Nursing

Samantha Hagedorn

Beta Omicron Scholarship

Beta Omicron-Illinois State University Major: Special Education

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Maddy Fritz

Margaret Uhl Burrows Scholarship

Theta Upsilon-Georgetown College Major: Art

Katrina Garmon

DuPage Area Alumnae Club Scholarship

Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Pursuing: Master of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Saint Louis University

Lisa Hall

Deanna Halls

Delta Iota-California State University, Chico Major: Graphic Design

Major: Human Ecology

Jess Agee Temple & Helen Pasas Todd Jean Lehl Koziara Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Delta Kappa-University of Alberta

Casey Clowes

Delta Xi Scholarship

Delta Xi-Arizona State University Major: Public Service and Public Policy

Emmalee Fishburn

Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship

Beta Alpha-Nebraska Wesleyan University Major: Biology

Sarah Gregg

Frances Funderburk Scholarship

Theta Delta-University of North Georgia Major: Marketing

Leah Harms

G. Robert Grant Scholarship

Beta Alpha-Nebraska Wesleyan University Major: Psychology

Brianna Howard

Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship

Theta Tau-Belmont University Pursuing: Doctor of Occupational Therapy at Belmont University

Jenna Keeton

Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship

Iota-University of Washington Major: Aquatic and Fishery Sciences

Megan Lindsey

Barbara Caldwell Memorial Scholarship for Zeta Chapter

Zeta-Ohio University Major: Early Childhood Education

Alexandria Massey

Martha Cowart Means Scholarship

Gamma Beta-Florida State University Pursuing: Master of Arts Administration at Florida State University

Jordan Ilarde

Adelaine Cheney McMurray Scholarship

Iota-University of Washington Major: Communication

Michele Kislan

Delta Sigma Hawaii Scholarship

Delta Sigma-University of Hawaii at Manoa Pursuing: Doctor of Pharmacy at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Amber Marks

Fred & Marie Monk Samp Scholarship for Epsilon Kappa

Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University Major: Accounting

Lauren McCormack

Lucy Cushman Collins Scholarship

Gamma Beta-Florida State University Pursuing: Master of Integrated Marketing and Management Communication at Florida State University

Sabrina Jackson

Diana Stevens Falk Memorial Leadership Grant

Gamma Omega-University of Alabama at Birmingham Major: Nursing

Jennifer Koob

Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship

Beta Eta-Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Major: Elementary Education

Heather Martino

Sarah Geraldine and Rufus Preston Payne Scholarship

Zeta Tau-Seton Hall University Pursuing: Master of Journalism at City University of New York

Marissa Mizuno

Diane Raffel Collins Scholarship

Delta Omicron-University of Nevada, Las Vegas Major: Pre-Professional Biological Sciences

Brittany Johnk

Hillary FitzHugh Scholarship

Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College Major: English Literature

Amy Leonard

Carol Frost Smawley Scholarship

Delta Beta-Washington State University Major: Apparel Merchandising, Design and Textiles

Megan Maslonka

Sir Harry Polche Scholarship

Beta Alpha-Nebraska Wesleyan University Major: Art

Alexandria Mott

Epsilon Kappa Scholarship in honor of Connie Yates Brown

Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University Major: English Education and Spanish Education

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Hailee Nemeckay

Barbara Caldwell Memorial Scholarship for Zeta Chapter

Zeta-Ohio University Major: Strategic Communications

Nina Patrick

Elsie M. Jackson Scholarship

Zeta Beta-Lehigh University Pursuing: Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Arizona

Marissa Pulice

Alpha Omicron-Glauner Scholarship

Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College Pursuing: Master of Literature at Ohio University

Presley Restrepo

Theta Sigma Upsilon Scholarship

Gamma Sigma-Troy University Major: Nursing

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Dianna Nord

Gamma Phi Chapter Memorial Scholarship

Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology Major: Biology

Devin Pearsall

Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship

Iota-University of Washington Major: Law, Societies and Justice

Brittany Rall

Betty Packard Kinney Scholarship

Alpha-Syracuse University Major: Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises, Marketing

Kennedy Richmond

Carol Frost Smawley Scholarship

Delta Beta-Washington State University Major: Public Relations

Alicia Olivas

Delta Xi Scholarship

Delta Xi-Arizona State University Major: Mathematics and Economics

Emma Padesky

Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship for Sigma Chapter

Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Major: Chemistry

Melissa Pope

Kristen Presswood

Alpha Lambda-The Ohio State University Pursuing: Master of Speech Language Pathology at The Ohio State University

Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology Major: Business Administration

Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship

Lindsey Rapinchuk

Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship

Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Major: Master of Speech Language Pathology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Tamika Roach

Barbara Feurer Freise Dallas Alumnae Scholarship

Delta Sigma-University of Hawaii at Manoa Major: History at Texas Woman's University

Luann Rhodes Scholarship

Allison Reed

Beta Xi Scholarship

Beta Xi-Purdue University Major: Pre-Pharmacy

Natalie Roberson

LaVerne Taylor Flanagan Scholarship

Gamma Delta-Auburn University Major: Public Relations

Sara Saito

Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship Beta Eta-Southern Illinois

University at Carbondale Pursuing: Master of Professional Media and Media Management at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Rebecca Siegel

Rosalie Chuma Polche Scholarship

Zeta Sigma-Northwood University Pursuing: Juris Doctor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Savannah Szabo

John and Betty Yeoman Briffett Scholarship

Theta Beta-Auburn University at Montgomery Major: Secondary Education/English

Katherine Scherschel

Rosalie Chuma Polche Scholarship

Beta Delta-Indiana University Pursuing: Juris Doctor at Standord

Jenna Siffringer

Helen E. Heggie Scholarship

Psi-University of Alabama Major: Telecommunication and Film

Anna Tanaglia

Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship for Sigma Chapter

Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Major: Advertising

Sara Shantz

Callie Sher

Delta Pi Scholarship

Delta Pi-San Francisco State University Major: Child and Adolescent Development

Allison Smith

Judy Tice Scholarship

Theta Lambda-University of West Florida Major: Marketing/Sales Management

Elizabeth Tarter

Gamma Xi Chapter Scholarship

Gamma Xi-Murray State University Major: Biology/Pre-Medicine

Pauline Schandelmeier Scholarship

Alpha-Syracuse University Major: Mechanical Engineering

Annie Stephens

Barbara Drummond Thorne Scholarship

Gamma Delta-Auburn University Pursuing: Master of Speech Language Pathology at University of Alabama

Katherine Valhovich

Pierson Family Delta Beta Chapter Scholarship

Delta Beta-Washington State University Major: Psychology

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Katie White

Southern California Alumnae Scholarship

Delta Pi-San Francisco State University Major: Apparel Design and Merchandising

Jenny Zetocha

Beta Beta Scholarship

Beta Beta-North Dakota State University Major: Exercise Science and Psychology

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Dancing the Night Away A

t International Convention in 1959, Alpha Chapter presented the Fraternity with Founder Grace Mosher Harter’s scrapbook. Inside were priceless photos and mementos from the time she spent at Syracuse, including several very small booklets. Most were made of regular paper but a few were even leather bound.

Just a little bit of research confirmed that these were actually dance cards, which grew in popularity in the early part of the 20th century after making an appearance first in Europe. Generally, two pages on the inside would list the name of each dance and include a blank line after so a woman could record the names of each person she danced with.

For convenience, the dance cards often had long strings attached so a woman could actually wear them, either on her wrist or attached to her gown. Some dance cards also had a pencil attached, but in most

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cases, men carried the pencils with them.

Proper etiquette at the time said a woman should not refuse if a man introduced himself and politely asked for a dance.

Within Grace’s scrapbook are dance cards from several different events, like an informal dance hosted by Sigma Nu Fraternity and an Alpha Gamma Delta formal. Looking through these cards, it’s fun to see that some of her dance partners sometimes happened to be other Alpha Gamma Delta Founders. Some lines simply contain an “X,” suggesting she sat that dance out.

Though the tradition of dance cards is long gone, Grace’s are treasured pieces in the Fraternity’s archives. They are a great reminder that although our Founders were determined and courageous women of their time, they still enjoyed simply being collegiate women, attending mixers with other Greek groups and dancing the night away with their sisters!

Members of Alpha Chapter at their first chapter house.

Q corner Our Directory International Headquarters Executive Director, Stephannie Sack Bailey 8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.663.4200 info@alphagammadelta.org Office Hours - 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. EST 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 p.m. EST

International Council International President Jackie Brannon Stutts IP@alphagammadelta.org

Visiting a restaurant and see a squirrel figurine? On vacation and spot a squirrel stuffed animal? Take a photo! Make sure the photograph is high resolution and only contains Alpha Gam sisters.

More information is available on the Fraternity website.

International Vice President-Alumnae Lesley Hubbard IVPA@alphagammadelta.org International Vice PresidentCollegians Amber Garrison Duncan IVPC@alphagammadelta.org International Vice PresidentMembership Marie Ford Palmer IVPM@alphagammadelta.org International Vice President-Extension Liz Harriss York IVPE@alphagammadelta.org International Vice President-Finance Bobette Sandifer Thompson IVPF@alphagammadelta.org International Vice PresidentPanhellenic Affairs Rie Gerah Hoehner IVPPA@alphagammadelta.org

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Susan Kluck O'Neill, Beta Alpha-Nebraska Wesleyan University, spotted this squirrel carving at the Iowa State Fair.

Evelyn Hester, Mu-Brenau University, spotted a squirrel statue in one of the parks while visiting Turkey this summer.

President Patricia Tulley Riddiford riddi4d@comcast.net Vice President Deborah Schmidt Eschenbacher Secretary Janis Lang Bartosz Treasurer Peggy Kuebler Field TRustees Estacia Medlen Brandenburg Debbie Douglass Roth Sue Maggio Sim Jackie Brannon Stutts

Fraternity Housing Corporation Board of Directors Executive Director Stephannie Sack Bailey

Delta Tau-Chapman University won first place for their chalk artwork during Greek Week. Way to go!

Alison Houpt, Epsilon Upsilon-Tarleton State University, spotted this squirrel artwork at The Source for Women benefit gala in Houston, Texas.

President Katie Jolley Abernathy katie.abernathy@gmail.com DIRECTORS Amy Holthouse Blessing Gail Calkins Duree Bobette Sandifer Thompson

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Contribute to the Alpha Gamma Delta International Headquarters Initiative!

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ou can make your mark on Alpha Gamma Delta’s history with your monetary donation to the Alpha Gamma Delta International Headquarters Initiative. Your donation will help offset renovation and furniture costs and provide final funds needed to fully equip the new headquarters building.

Through the years, International Headquarters has become so much more than a place of business; it’s become the home of our Fraternity and a point of pride for Alpha Gams worldwide. First established as the Central Office in New York City in 1927 to house all the day-to-day operations of our ever-growing Fraternity, International Headquarters has changed addresses several times in the past 86 years to accommodate the expanding needs of the organization. But, no matter its location, the building has and always will be for you—our members.

Maybe you have a particular love of the Fraternity’s past and would consider a gift specifically designated to the archival display space in the new building.

A group of chapters or sisters could honor a special Alpha Gam by naming a room or an area of the building in her honor. Or maybe you are just the sister that we’ve been looking for who would like to contribute a substantial naming gift for the building. Whatever your motivation or capacity to give, we welcome the opportunity for you to leave a lasting legacy to the new Alpha Gamma Delta International Headquarters!

Please consider supporting the International Headquarters Initiative as the Fraternity strives to ensure that our home serves you and all of Alpha Gamma Delta for a lifetime. It truly is the preservation of our legacy.

Learn more about the initiative.

Yes, I would like to contribute to the Alpha gamma delta international headquarters initiative!

giving levels Meridian Society $25,000–above

Founders Society $10,000–$24,999

College Park Society $5,000–$9,999

Washington Society $2,500–$4,999

Chatham Society $1,000–$2,499

Central Society $500–$999

Comstock Society $250–$499

Syracuse Society $100–$249

Butterfield House Society $1–$99

YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE! You can contribute to the International Headquarters Initiative in two convenient ways: Online:

By Mail: Make check payable to Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity and denote International Headquarters Initiative in the memo line.

Mail check to: Alpha Gamma Delta International Headquarters International Headquarters Initiative 8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46260

Donations to the Alpha Gamma Delta International Headquarters Initiative are not tax deductible.

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