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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH EVEN ONE VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IS ONE TOO MANY.
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Our sisterhood offers us a place to share our happiest moments with people who are like-minded and strive to impact our world!
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e are all so very fortunate to have lifelong membership in our beloved Fraternity. We are forever connected to a network of outstanding women who are inspired to live a life that is guided by our Purpose. Our sisterhood offers us a place to share our happiest moments with people who are like-minded and strive to impact our world! While we all remember the most enjoyable times, it is most important to be there for one another when a sister experiences a crisis at any age. Sexual assault has never been more openly discussed in our culture than it is right now. In this issue of the Quarterly, we learn more about the realities of sexual assault and offer guidance to our sisterhood on ways to navigate healing for ourselves, our sisters, our friends or family members. Because enough is enough, I encourage you to read and share this article with those in your community. Talking about sexual assault realities within our sisterhood is the first step toward helping reduce the harm that can come from it. Along with providing a supportive sisterhood, one of the greatest benefits of Alpha Gamma Delta membership is how the Fraternity strives to prepare each of us for our next steps in life. I’m proud to introduce you to Wendy Bright Faust, Delta Rho-Sonoma State University, Alpha Gamma Delta’s new Executive Director, who is an excellent example of a sister who has made the most of her membership and is now prepared for the exciting role of leading our International Headquarters and Fraternity Housing Corporation staff! Did you know that in the course of Alpha Gamma Delta’s history, there have only been six Executive Directors? The position of Executive Director was first filled by our sixth Grand President, Louise Leonard, in 1927, who retired after 27 years. We’ve enjoyed much success in our history in large part due to the stellar leadership of our IHQ team to complement our volunteer efforts! Wendy brings
over 20 years of Alpha Gamma Delta volunteer experience, as well as impressive professional experience in the fields of business development, communications, strategic planning and crisis, event and volunteer management. She is the ideal sister to help lead today’s Alpha Gamma Delta to even greater heights! From the moment you received your bid and embraced the opportunity to live a life with Purpose, you began to sharpen your leadership skills, enhance your ability to connect with others and .develop your personal brand—all with our Purpose as your guide. Alpha Gamma Delta really does change lives for the better! I have our Fraternity to thank for the path I’ve enjoyed throughout my life. My own membership involvement in Alpha Gamma Delta has always offered me inspiring opportunities to grow, to develop meaningful relationships and to maintain a serving spirit in all that I do personally and professionally. As I travel for the Fraternity, I continually see the impact of membership on the hearts and minds of our sisters, which is inspirational beyond words. I encourage you this winter to embrace the opportunity to be re-energized by your membership in Alpha Gamma Delta. Let the Fraternity support you in your efforts to be the best version of yourself! Within Alpha Gam, our collegiate officers are poised for learning and growth in their new officer roles, while our alumnae groups and Volunteer Service Team offer opportunities for tomorrow’s leadership! Let’s all strive to take full advantage of the many lifelong benefits our membership offers us. There’s no limit to the impact Alpha Gamma Delta can have on your life, and in turn, on the world around you! Loyally,
Rie Gerah Hoehner International President
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2 Your Voice 3 Fraternity News
Fraternity News Updates
4 Fraternity News
NPC Annual Meeting
5 FHC Focus
A Woman of Purpose
6 Fraternity News
Celebrating Nu Alpha Chapter!
7 Fraternity News Welcome, Wendy!
14 Collegiate News
24 Foundation
Chapter Happenings
2014-2015 Scholars
16 Collegiate Profile
34 A Look Back
Driven by Challenges
The Beginning of The Leadership Conference (TLC)
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35 Spot a Squirrel
17 Alumnae News Alumnae Recaps
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Dear Quarterly Editor, I really loved the feature article “I’m (Not) Sorry.” I’ve definitely been a culprit of over-apologizing, but this article opened my eyes to the real problem it causes. I’m determined now to change this behavior and only apologize when an apology is truly warranted! Thank you! Loyally, Julie Fain Alpha Iota-Baldwin Wallace University Hi Quarterly Editor, I loved the “I’m (Not) Sorry” article in the Fall 2014 Quarterly. My husband has been telling me for years that I say “sorry” too much. It never clicked with me until I read the article. Now I’m asking myself the questions from the article before I consider offering an apology. Thank you! Loyally, Erin Wicker Sager Zeta Nu-Alma College
WE WANT TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK! Thank you to all sisters who submitted feedback on the last issue of the Quarterly. Remember, the Quarterly is for YOU! We want to hear what you think about your magazine. Send your comments on this issue of the Quarterly by March 15:
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Came home to my @alphagammadelta Quarterly! Loved reading about Betty (Happy 100th birthday!) and feeling inspired to do more with East Metro Detroit Alumnae Chapter. Paige Schroeder Alpha Pi-Wayne State University
The article about the Pearl Sister and Kara brought me to tears. That’s what happens when I get one in the mail. I’m always so proud of all of my sisters and proud to be an AGD even after 47 years! Susan Sumner Oder Gamma Theta-Florida Southern College
Honestly, it was the best Quarterly I have ever seen. My heart was overflowing with Alpha Gam love! Alex Kennedy Alpha Upsilon-Central Michigan University
Great feature story in the @alphagammadelta Quarterly about how often women over-apologize. #guilty #feminism Chelsea Phillips Beta Tau-Ball State University
Loved seeing an article about @bnjohnk in the @alphagammadelta Quarterly! So incredibly proud of her! #LiveWithPurpose Morgan Billups Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College
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The Inspiring Leader Events Throughout January and February, Alpha Gamma Delta has hosted several Inspiring Leader events all over North America. During these one-day regional leadership development events, participants learned to effectively facilitate a program like the Gamma Experience, run an event like a recruitment party and lead a large meeting like Chapter Council or a small meeting like a CIMS conference! In addition, they practiced key skills and strategies of inspiring leadership like building confidence, power-posing, coping with adrenaline rushes, managing difficult personalities/situations and more. It’s been so much fun to gather sisters from all over to learn from Fraternity staff and each other!
Mark Your Calendar:
International Badge Day
International Badge Day is Monday, March 2. Write it on your calendar or set yourself a reminder on your phone right now so you don’t forget to grab your Badge before you head out the door that day. Be sure to take a selfie with your Badge on, too, and share it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #badgedayselfie!
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Inspiring Leader participants in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2015
Haven’t paid your Alumnae Dues yet? Right now is just as good a time as any! Head on over to alphagammadelta.org, and there is a direct link to securely pay online. Your $40 contribution will help support extension and recolonization at Coe College, along with alumnae experience programming and The Leadership Conference this summer. Your Alumnae Dues payment makes such an impact, and when combined with contributions from all sisters, Alpha Gamma Delta is able to provide even more great resources for our sisters.
Help us meet our goal of 1,000 Alumnae Dues payments by International Badge Day on MONDAY, MARCH 2. What a great way to celebrate sisterhood!
Save the Date: The Leadership Conference 2015 In Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 18-20, we will educate TLC attendees on the Fraternity’s new Membership Selection process and strengthen the foundation for recruiting and retaining the highest quality sisters. You can learn more about TLC here, including who should plan to attend!
Resolution of Zeta Iota Chapter at Miami University
COE COLLEGE THIS SPRING (Recolonization of our Pi Chapter!)
International Council regrets to announce that as of January 31, 2015, Zeta IotaMiami University has been resolved. Volunteers and staff members have worked diligently with the chapter to provide ongoing support in hopes of sustaining a thriving chapter at Miami University, but the chapter has been unable to achieve successful membership results. It is our hope that the women of Zeta Iota Chapter will enjoy their membership experience as alumnae members and the lifelong sisterhood of our beloved Fraternity. 3
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National Panhellenic Conference Annual Meeting
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ounded in 1902, the National Panhellenic Conference is one of the oldest and largest women’s membership organizations, representing more than 4 million women from 26 inter/national sororities/women’s fraternities. As the premier advocacy and support organization for sorority life, NPC delegations and staff, along with inter/national presidents and executive directors of NPC groups, meet each year to hear about recent trends in Greek life and make decisions to advance the sorority experience. This year, NPC’s annual meeting was held October 24-26 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. Alpha Gamma Delta was represented by our NPC Delegation, which includes Cinda Zehner O’Connor, Tricia Barber, Jackie Brannon Stutts and Melissa Brown.
A study of almost 30,000 college graduates showed that alumnae of Greek organizations are more likely to be engaged and thriving in all five elements of well-being: purpose, social, financial, community and physical. In addition to spending time during the conference collaborating with fellow Panhellenic groups about specific recruitment issues, extension processes, housing trends and risk management concerns, the Alpha Gamma Delta Delegation took part in discussions about the 2014 Gallup-Purdue Index Report. Brandon Busteed, Executive Director of Gallup Education, walked attendees through the study of almost 30,000 college graduates, which showed that alumnae of Greek organizations are more likely to be engaged and thriving in all five elements of well-being (purpose,
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Members of the Alpha Gamma Delta Delegation, from left to right: Melissa Brown, Tricia Barber, Cinda Zehner O’Connor and Rie Gerah Hoehner social, financial, community and physical). You can read more about the study here. Patrick Biddix, an Associate Professor of Higher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, also spoke about a study he conducted, which positively correlated sorority membership to several measures of college/university retention. Both speakers provided a unique perspective into the overall benefits of sorority membership! LEGISLATION UPDATES During the annual meeting, the following legislation updates were made to NPC’s Unanimous Agreements: • All chapters involved in the Panhellenic association, regardless of their membership class, must be women’s-only organizations. Panhellenic members must respect and obey the letter and spirit of all NPC Unanimous Agreements. Panhellenic associations’ governing documents must conform to all Unanimous Agreements. • A Continuous Open Bidding (COB) acceptance is a binding agreement. If a potential new member accepts a bid, then signs a COB acceptance or goes through the member organization’s official pledging ceremony and has her pledge broken by an NPC sorority or breaks her pledge, then she is ineligible to be pledged to another NPC sorority on that campus until the beginning of the next primary membership recruitment period. • The composition and duties of the judicial board must be defined in the College Panhellenic bylaws. All members of the judicial board must be collegians from the College Panhellenics’ member organizations. NPC does not recognize a judicial board that includes male members.
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A Woman of Purpose
For the past 15 years, Anita Brandon has served as a mentor, protector, shoulder to cry on and everything in between. To recognize her hard work and dedication to the sisters of Beta Delta-Indiana University, Alpha Gamma Delta awarded Anita the Outstanding Chapter Housing Supervisor Award for the 2012-2014 biennium!
Before landing at Beta Delta Chapter, she began her career as a housemother in her home state at the University of Arkansas. After moving around the country to work in Greek houses at several different universities, “Mom Nita” admits that the women of the Beta Delta Chapter have been her favorite. “They’re great women and are so respectful of me and the house,” she said. “We are all very close. They are constantly in my housemother suite. They just come in and chat with me!” As an on-site member of the Fraternity Housing Corporation’s team, Anita works to foster a sense of home and caring community with her residents. Beyond taking care of the needs of the chapter house, she wants the Alpha Gamma Delta sisters to feel connected to their home and each other. In addition to supporting the chapter on a daily basis, she also plans in-house gatherings for practically every holiday and even knits headbands for the women to keep them warm during the Indiana winters. Anita is an exceptional role model and goes above and beyond each day to inspire our Beta Delta sisters to Live with Purpose!
You can learn more about the FHC at alphagammadelta.org/fraternityhousingcorporation.
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Celebrating Nu Alpha Chapter! Alpha Gamma Delta is pleased to announce the installation of Nu Alpha Chapter at Appalachian State University on Saturday, December 6, 2014.
INITIATING TEAM: Installing Officers: • Rie Gerah Hoehner, International President • Marie Ford Palmer, International Vice President-Membership Chapters Attending Installation Weekend: • Mu-Brenau University • Theta Mu-University of North Carolina at Wilmington INSTALLATION BANQUET: Location: Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina Toastmistress: Rie Gerah Hoehner, International President Special Note: Julie Waitman Cretin, Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director, announced that the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation would be giving a $1,000 scholarship to one chapter member in the spring.
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ABOUT APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY: Location: Boone, North Carolina Undergraduate Enrollment: 18,000 Mascot: Yosef Mission: Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as engaged global citizens who understand their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all.
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lpha Gamma Delta is excited to announce that Wendy Bright Faust, Delta Rho-Sonoma State University, has been selected by International Council to serve as Executive Director and lead our Fraternity and Fraternity Housing Corporation staff at International Headquarters!
time with my husband and my girls! Personally, I love to read and travel. I have a goal to visit all 50 states, and I am only seven away—watch out Louisiana, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, South Dakota, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Delaware, I am coming for you! I look forward to visiting all of the Canadian provinces, too!
An energetic and visionary team leader with a wealth of professional and Fraternity experience, Wendy most recently served as the Executive Director for the nonprofit side of an all-girls’, private high school in California. She’s also known for her more than 20 years of Fraternity volunteer experience in a wide variety of areas.
WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE MOST DIFFERENT, MOVING FROM CALIFORNIA TO INDIANA? The weather will certainly be different, but my husband and I have both lived in the snow before and welcome the change of seasons. Our oldest daughter thinks we are moving to Arendelle (where the movie “Frozen” takes place), so I do not think she will mind the snow! We look forward to being in a city that loves its sports teams and that is literally surrounded by college sports. We hope to meet Alpha Gams in the stands at nearby college football and basketball games—we are avid college sports fans!
While she’s working to move her family across the country and getting settled into her new role, let’s get to know her! WHAT ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLE WAS THE MOST INTERESTING TO YOU? The Executive Director role allows me to combine my professional experience in education and nonprofit work with my passion and volunteer involvement. The opportunity and privilege of serving my sisters and the Fraternity I love is what was most appealing to me. WHAT DOES LIVE WITH PURPOSE MEAN TO YOU? To me, Live with Purpose means to be the best wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, volunteer and leader I can be. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? My family gets most of my spare time; I have two daughters, Whitney who is 3 and Wynter who is 1. Whether we are going to the park or the zoo, trying out a new dance class or having a picnic, I cherish family
YOU WILL BE ONLY THE SEVENTH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SERVE ALPHA GAMMA DELTA. WHAT DO YOU HOPE YOUR LEGACY WILL BE? Alpha Gamma Delta has been incredibly successful in her 110-year history. Just recently we have grown our membership considerably and redeveloped our brand to create stronger affinity from our collegiate and alumnae members. I once heard a speaker who talked about the difference between being successful versus significant. I hope my legacy will be that I built on Alpha Gamma Delta’s success and transformed us into a sisterhood that is significant on the campuses where we have chapters, significant within the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and even more significant in the lives of our members. 7
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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH EVEN ONE VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IS ONE TOO MANY.
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By Dena Davidson, former Education Specialist at International Headquarters
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exual assault has been in the media a great deal over the past year. From the scandal regarding the handling of sexual assault claims that rocked the University of Virginia, to multiple accusations against comedian Bill Cosby, to Florida State University’s investigation of star quarterback Jameis Winston for allegedly sexually assaulting a female classmate—the topic of sexual assault is everywhere. What does this have to do with you? You may think you don’t know anyone who has been sexually assaulted. However, the fact of the matter is you are essentially guaranteed to know at least one person whose life has been affected by sexual assault. The term is thrown around a lot, but what exactly is a “sexual assault?” It is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the consent of the recipient. A person cannot consent to an activity if they are under the legal age of consent, asleep, unconscious or mentally or physically impaired (including through the effects of alcohol). Any type of coercion, manipulation, threat, physical restraint or violence used to obtain sex is illegal and considered sexual assault.
THE RISK CAN’T BE IGNORED While sexual assault can happen to anyone, the overwhelming majority of survivors are women. One out of every six American women has been the victim of attempted or completed rape in her lifetime 1. The numbers are even higher for collegiate women, where one in four report surviving rape2. In Canada, statistics show that one in four women will be sexually assaulted during her lifetime3. Think of your friends and sisters as well as other women in your life. Could something like this have happened to them?
SORORITY WOMEN ARE 74 PERCENT MORE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT THAN OTHER COLLEGE WOMEN. Of the 22 substances commonly used in drug-facilitated rapes, did you know alcohol is the most common? A 2002 study found that 72-81 percent of cases in which a male rapes a female college student, the female is intoxicated4. It’s an unfortunate ratio—as the rate of alcohol consumption on college campuses increases, so does the occurrence of sexual assault.
When someone is a victim of sexual assault, it has life-changing effects. The most common emotional responses of a victim are guilt, fear, powerlessness, shame, betrayal, anger and denial. Additionally, survivors often blame themselves for what happened—a coping skill that inhibits the healing process. Survivors can feel as if they should have done something differently to not “invite” the attack or to have stopped it once it occurred, or that there is something inherently wrong with them that caused them to “deserve” to be assaulted. Due to these feelings, survivors of sexual assault are three times more likely to suffer from depression, six times more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol, 26 times more likely to abuse drugs and four times more likely to contemplate suicide than non-victims5.
WHEN THE VICTIM SHOULDERS THE BLAME IF YOU SEE A WOMAN WALKING DOWN THE STREET IN SKIMPY CLOTHING, IS SHE ASKING TO BE RAPED? IF YOU SEE A MAN WALKING DOWN THE STREET IN A FOOTBALL JERSEY, IS HE ASKING TO BE TACKLED? Working through the feelings that occur as a result of sexual assault can be incredibly difficult, especially when friends and family may not only invalidate claims but blame a victim for being raped. Unfortunately, experiencing rape or sexual assault is often something others refuse to validate. This is especially true in the case of acquaintance rape, like by a current partner, an ex, a family member or close friend. Although a common myth is that a perpetrator is usually a “stranger hiding in the bushes,” the fact is in 8 out of 10 rape cases, the victim knows the perpetrator6. On college campuses in particular, 60 percent of rapes occur with a perpetrator who is an acquaintance of the survivor, 32 percent are romantic partners and only 8 percent are unknown strangers7. But many people are quick to scoff at these types of claims and brush them off as false accusations. However, research has shown that false accusations of rape happen no more often than false reports of other types of crimes (about 2-4 percent), which means that 96-98 percent of reports are true8. If this is the case, why are some so quick to assume a sister who claims sexual assault is exaggerating or making it up altogether? reports of other types of crime: about 2-4 percent, which means
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If you haven’t been in this situation, it may be hard to imagine not believing or blaming a sister for being sexually assaulted. However, victim blaming is a huge part of our culture. You’ve probably heard these all-too-familiar lines:
Is there a reason that as women we are so quick to place at least partial blame on our sisters and friends who have been victimized instead of being there for one another? One theory is that our entire lives we’ve been told not to participate in risky behaviors like drinking too much, dressing provocatively and hanging out with someone we don’t know very well. When we see someone else doing something we perceive as unsafe, we believe the victim is partially to blame and think we can keep ourselves safe by not exhibiting these same behaviors. But reports show there is a great deal of diversity in the way women who are assaulted act and dress. Any woman of any age and physical type, in almost any situation can be sexually assaulted—the common thread is found in the perpetrator, not the victim. The problem here is conversations are around the expectation that people should act responsibly in order to “not get raped,” instead of around the expectations and attitudes of others to “not rape.” Currently, our culture puts much of the blame on the woman because she is expected to be solely responsible for her own safety, rather than focusing on the criminal act of the perpetrator. Should we be mindful of our surroundings and
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the situations around us? Sure. That is part of prioritizing our health and dignity. But that doesn’t mean we are to blame if we experience sexual assault. That would be like telling someone who walked down a dark street at night that it is their fault they were robbed. They were robbed because someone decided to rob them, not because of anything they did or did not do. The same goes for victims of sexual assault.
A CHANGING LANDSCAPE Within the past two years, there has been a great deal of focus on the issue of sexual assault, specifically due to its prevalence on college campuses. The United States government has begun work through the Department of Education to create policy requiring federally-funded colleges and universities to report a broader range of sexual violence incidents occurring on campus and to afford additional rights to campus victims of sexual assault. Our very own Theta Lambda-University of West Florida alumnae Kelly Walker Addington and Becca Gross Tieder were part of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. Kelly and Becca are the co-founders of OneStudent, a national nonprofit organization that provides students with programs, resources and opportunities to address sexual violence. Part of the mission of the White House Task Force to put an end to sexual assault is the “It’s On Us” initiative. This program is gaining steam and garnering support from celebrities, athletes and from our Greek communities as well. The premise is simple. Let’s pledge to recognize that non-consensual sex is sexual assault and be aware of potentially risky situations. Let’s be there for each other and intervene when we know a sister or a friend hasn’t given consent or isn’t in a position to do so. Let’s create a culture that says sexual assault is completely and totally unacceptable, and where victims are supported, not blamed. By taking the pledge, you promise to be part of the solution, not a bystander to the problem.
“NO MATTER WHAT SHE’S WEARING, NO MATTER WHETHER SHE’S IN A BAR, IN A DORMITORY, IN THE BACK SEAT OF A CAR, ON A STREET, DRUNK OR SOBER—NO MAN HAS A RIGHT TO GO BEYOND THE WORD NO. AND IF SHE CAN’T CONSENT, IT ALSO MEANS NO.”
On the state level, California legislature implemented a new law (now known as the “yes means yes” standard) mandating California universities that receive public funding require students to get “affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.” A similar law was passed in New York a few months later, holding all universities within the State University of New York system to the same standard. This standard means consent for sex must be explicit and silence or a lack of protest or resistance does not equal consent. Campus organizations have also taken notice. A new movement called Consent is So Frat has taken shape within the last year. Consent is so Frat is a “movement of fraternity brothers and sorority sisters believing that consent and healthy relationships should be part of what it means to be Greek.” A national survey of rape revealed that 1 in 12 college men committed acts that met the legal definition of rape, and of those men, 84 percent did not consider their actions to be illegal9. Consent is So Frat works to educate men and offers workshops and presentations nationwide for chapters or councils that need support in the area of mutual respect and sexual assault prevention.
WANT TO BRING KELLY AND BECCA TO YOUR CAMPUS? Visit OneStudent.org!
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feature sisters and are located under the Member Development tab. The “Own It–Two Touchstones” program (also in the Idea Center, under Archived Resources, TLC 2013) is a great resource to learn about healthy decision-making strategies and how sisters care for one another.
SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP? First, it is important to know what you can do if you are ever faced with a sister, friend or loved one telling you he/she has been sexually assaulted. It can be difficult to hear, but the reaction of the first people a survivor tells can significantly impact the decision to move forward and get help. You can have a profoundly positive impact just by the language you use, so consider the following response: 1. “I’m sorry this happened.” Acknowledge his/her experience and how it affected his/her life. Use words to show you empathize like, “This must be really tough for you,” and “I’m so glad you felt comfortable enough to share this with me.” 2. “It’s not your fault.” Survivors may blame themselves— especially if they knew the perpetrator personally. Remind your friend, as often as needed, that he/she is NOT to blame for what happened. 3. “I believe you.” It can be extremely difficult for people to share their story. They may feel ashamed or may fear being blamed for the assault. So when someone shares his/ her experience with you, the best thing you can do is believe him/her. 4. “I’m here to listen.” Remind your friend that you are there to listen. The wake of an assault can be incredibly challenging, as he/she might be making difficult decisions such as deciding whether or not to go through the judicial process. Listen without pressuring to share more or to make any decisions. 5. “You can trust me.” If a survivor opens up to you, it means he/she trusts you. Reassure him/her that you won’t judge and will respect his/her privacy. Remember, though, that trust and confidentiality don’t necessarily equate with secrecy. If you are worried that he/she may harm him/herself or others, you should reach out to a trusted advisor, friend, professional or hotline. 6. “Are you open to receiving medical attention?” Your friend might need medical attention, even if the assault happened a while ago. You can ask if he/she is open to receiving medical care or offer to send him/her information about health resources on campus or in the community. But what can you do if you are not faced with a survivor telling you his/her story and you just want to be part of the cause? There is plenty you can do to help. •
If you see someone in a situation that doesn’t feel right, find a non-confrontational way to step in. A 2002 study showed the presence of a bystander makes a completed rape 44 percent less likely10.
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Take the pledge at ItsOnUs.org and commit to ending sexual violence on college campuses.
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Speak up and say “it’s not okay” when your friends make a joke about rape or sexual assault. Because chances are, someone in your (and their) life has been affected by it.
“LET’S TALK.” While these are important steps to take, the most important thing you can do to help in the fight against sexual assault is talk. Sexual assault is most common on college campuses—and while you may not be in college now, you likely know someone who is. Talk with the younger people in your life about the risk that alcohol brings to a situation and the fact that sexual assault is most commonly perpetrated by an acquaintance. Talk to them about what consent sounds like, and what it means to give and get consent. And getting or giving consent isn’t just important for sex—so if they want to touch, hug or kiss someone, teach them to ask first. (Interested in more tips? We think this website is a good resource.) And overall, talk about the importance of respecting the health and dignity of yourself and of others. Through these conversations we can make a change in our culture, creating a safer environment for both men and women in the fight to eliminate sexual assault.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED If you have been sexually assaulted, first and foremost know that what happened was NOT your fault. Focus on what is best for you and consider doing the following: •
Find a safe environment. Ask a trusted friend to stay with you for moral support.
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Report the attack to police by calling 911. Preserve evidence of the attack by refraining from showing or changing clothing, and write down all the details you can recall about the attack and the attacker.
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If you are undecided about reporting, still consider these options: 1. Get medical attention. Even with minimal physical injuries, it is important to determine the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and/or pregnancy. 2. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline for free, confidential counseling 24 hours a day: 1-800-656-HOPE, or use RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Online Hotline.
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Chapter Happenings
Epsilon-University of Kentucky Senior Epsilon Chapter members at our fall sisterhood event at Boyd’s Orchard.
Alpha Pi-Wayne State University This fall, our chapter had a sisterhood retreat at the local cider mill. We ate doughnuts, drank warm cider and enjoyed the company of our sisters!
Lambda Gamma-Villanova University Lambda Gamma Chapter started off the school year by participating in Villanova’s Greek Life event, Greekend! All of our sisters had a fun time bonding and enjoying the warm weather. 14 quarterly | winter 2015
Gamma Omicron-Eastern Kentucky University Gamma Omicron Chapter sisters at our annual philanthropy volleyball tournament, Alpha Gam Slam.
Alpha Lambda-The Ohio State University Sister-mother/daughter reveal is one of our favorite events all fall!
Zeta Theta-Lafayette College Some of our senior sisters pose for a quick picture during recruitment week!
Reminder: The Collegiate Chapter Quarterly Report Form has been updated and is available in the Resource Center of myAlphaGam under Operation Team Forms. All chapters will now submit photos twice a year, each year. The deadlines are March 15 and September 15. All you have to do is upload up to three high resolution photos and provide a caption for each photo you submit! 15
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By Jennifer Przydzial, Zeta Delta-Towson University
iving with a genetic disease, Kacey Guenther, Delta-University of Minnesota, was always interested in learning more about the skin condition that has affected her since birth. “Growing up, I always wanted to find a doctor to fix it,” she said. Now, Kacey has immersed herself in the study of genetic diseases and has set her sights high on helping others like herself. Kacey was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (or EB for short), a connective tissue disease that causes blisters from friction. It affects only about 1 in 50,000 people and currently has no cure. While attending the University of Miami, Kacey received the opportunity to do research with a doctor studying EB at the Stem Cell Institute at the University of Minnesota, which is the only place in the United States studying the genetic disease. Working in the lab for eight months, Kacey’s interest in research ignited. “I like following processes to try and solve a challenge,” Kacey said. “It’s like trying to solve a puzzle, with not always knowing what the pieces are or how they connect.” Kacey wanted to make the University of Minnesota her home and transferred there in 2012. Being one of 30,000 students at a new school, Kacey wanted to find a group where she felt she belonged. She decided to go through Formal Recruitment and immediately fell in love with Alpha Gamma Delta. As a new member, she had an opportunity to host her first awareness week about EB and help others at the university learn more about the genetic disease. “All of my sisters, who barely knew me, were so willing to support something that I was interested in,” she said.
Photo Credit: Amanda Lai, Delta-University of Minnesota
Since then, Kacey expanded her experience in research to include pulmonary fibrosis and genes associated with cancer. In June 2014, her research work with Dr. Anindya Bagchi, a lead researcher and assistant professor at the Masonic Cancer Center, was published in “Nature,” an international science journal. Their study showed that cancer cells are formed when a high-producing cancer cell partners with a neighboring gene.
All of my sisters...were so willing to support something that I was interested in. “Getting published was a lot of hard work, but it was fun being part of the process, and it helped us get funding for research to continue,” Kacey said. “The additional research could lead to new cancer diagnoses and treatment.” Kacey will graduate in May 2015 and is currently applying to a doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor or philosophy (PhD) degree program, which prepares individuals for a career as a physicianscientist or in biomedical research. A MD/PhD program consists of eight years of both education and medical and clinical rotations. She said, “I know that it is going to be a lot of hard work, but I am willing to do what I need to do to achieve my goals!”
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alumnae news
Alumnae Recaps Delta Iota Alumnae Chapter
This past November, Delta Iota-California State University, Chico celebrated 55 years of sisterhood with a weekend of activities from receptions, to house tours, to brunch and all the in between. We even had five 50-year members in attendance! Celebrating sisterhood and rekindling friendships were the activities of the weekend. -Jolie Graves Webb
Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter
Delta Iota Alumnae Chapter
Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter began our year with a picnic at Pullen Park for Alpha Gam Always. We met our sisters’ families as well as Alpha Gams new to the area, and our Junior Circle met for dinner before the October and November meetings. We raised over $800 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation One Walk, and we had a successful pecan fundraiser! In November, we met at a local chocolate shop, where we made our own chocolate creations, and in December, we held our holiday party and gift exchange. We also collected donations for Crayons 2 Calculators, an organization that gives needed supplies to teachers in the Durham area. We are looking forward to more activities and seeing more of our sisters in 2015! -Lisa Pinyan Poole
Winnipeg Area Junior Circle
Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter
Winnipeg Area Junior Circle has begun having regular meetings again! We have had monthly dinners and get-togethers, in addition to collecting shoe boxes to donate to local women’s shelters for the holidays. We helped Beta Gamma-University of Manitoba during their Formal Recruitment and hosted a holiday sweater party for all collegians and alumnae in the area. We are busy planning the chapter’s 85th anniversary celebration scheduled for the upcoming fall and look forward to connecting with more of our sisters! -Jessica Storoschuk
Red Cedar Alumnae Chapter
Red Cedar Alumnae Chapter held elections and merged into the Southwest Michigan Junior Circle, bringing all the alumnae sisters together to focus on sisterhood activities for Alpha Gams in central and southwestern Michigan. We were delighted to be featured as a high ranking donations collection team at the 2014 Kalamazoo Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk. Upcoming activities include a “dining for dollars” fundraiser for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation and a movie night. -Gail McCarthy Turluck Winnipeg Area Junior Circle
Alumnae chapter/club recaps for the Spring 2015 Quarterly are due March 15. Fill out the form online, or email your report to
Arlington Area Alumnae Club
At our October meeting, we assembled over 40 birthday bags to donate to the Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) for less fortunate grade school children. This was our eighth year for a TAFB project! Friends and family pitched in with donations, also! -Susan Huelskamp Longley
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Sharing the Warmth By Beth Hartnett, Delta Tau-Chapman University
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n estimated 6 million people, or 1 in 50, have an unruptured brain aneurysm, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Every 18 minutes, one of those aneurysms ruptures. And nearly 40 percent of all cases are fatal. Kelsey Ognibene, Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College, was just 10 years old when she received the news that her father—a healthy 46 year old who loved to golf and cook for his family—had died suddenly from complications following a brain aneurysm rupture. “I was very confused,” Kelsey said. “When this happened, there was no Facebook or way to connect as easily as there Kelsey and her brother. is now. It wasn’t really until I was in college that I met others who had experienced the same thing as I had. I felt very isolated and alone in what I had went through.” It took more than a decade for Kelsey to finally realize she wasn’t alone. In fact, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation reports that 500,000 people worldwide die from brain aneurysms each year. Kelsey has now made it her mission to ensure no one ever feels isolated in their suffering. Apricity, meaning “the sun’s warmth on a cold winter’s day,” is her call to that charge. With the support of her mother and friends, Kelsey recently launched the nonprofit organization that supports those who are recovering from brain aneurysms or strokes, while simultaneously spreading awareness. She does this by selling artwork created by survivors, who use the medium as a form of expression through the healing process. A portion of the proceeds from each art piece, transposed onto T-shirts and sold as prints,
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is donated to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation and the National Stroke Association. The rest supports the artist’s medical costs and overall recovery. But the donations are about much more than just financial assistance. “These people are in pretty dark places, a constant winter so to speak,” she said. “I wanted to find a way to give them hope, to help them celebrate the little triumphs along the journey to a healthier life.” “Without acknowledging them, we are overlooking important small steps of recovery,” she added. “That is why I think Apricity is important, because the light in the dark is not a survivor going back to work two days post-aneurysm like nothing happened—it’s learning to cope with life in new ways, in small ways, until life can go on and meet the survivor where they now need to be met.”
Apricity has also given her a platform to help others recognize the warning signs. The tendency may be to shrug off the possible symptoms including slurred speech, blurred or double vision, numbness or an intense headache, but Kelsey encourages anyone who may be displaying these signs to not be afraid to reach out. “It’s better safe than sorry,” she said. Kelsey hopes that Apricity gear, shirts and tote bags will help get the conversation started.
as a way to empower women to become self-sufficient in the Ugandan slums. 1000 Shillings provides these women with the resources needed to create their own jewelry businesses. “Seeing these two women, just out of college, having success and having an impact, was really inspiring,” she said. “I thought if they can do it, I can do it. Even if I fail, at least I can try.”
“Really, I just want people to know what a brain aneurysm is. If someone, somewhere learns something from [Apricity] and supports the cause, I will be happy.”
Kelsey took the first leap in July by launching a crowdsourcing fundraiser through Indiegogo, which raised $2,500 to start her website and set her plans into motion. New to business management, Kelsey admits it hasn’t been easy, especially with her self-proclaimed “Type A” personality. “It’s a struggle to not get discouraged,” she said.
A GIVING SPIRIT
Receiving her first shipment of products, however, quickly brought her goals back into focus.
Kelsey, the daughter of two pastors, grew up giving back. Charity events through her church were regular and cherished occasions throughout her childhood. An affinity for philanthropy is what drew her to membership in Alpha Gamma Delta, where she felt particularly drawn to the Fraternity’s philanthropic focus because her father had diabetes. She worked hard to support her chapter’s pancake breakfasts and other philanthropic events, not knowing how helpful that foundational work would be as she took up her own nonprofit. While many causes have inspired Kelsey along her journey, a summer spent in Uganda gave her the push necessary to finally pursue dreams of starting her own nonprofit. In the summer of 2013, Kelsey served as a journalism fellow for 1000 Shillings, a company created by two young women from the United States
I really hope that my dad would be proud of me and my efforts, and that he would appreciate what I am doing in his memory.
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chapter grand
Alpha – Syracuse University Jane Glismann Werfelman ’40
Chi – Michigan State University Jo Ann Sharkey Burnham ’54
Alpha Lambda – The Ohio State University Dema Smith Krill ’49
Beta – University of WisconsinMadison Winifred Dorr Dworak ’48 Elizabeth Johnson Edwards ’41
Omega – University of Akron Marilyn Rennick Detwiler ’43
Alpha Omicron – West Virginia Wesleyan College Shelly Crane McDonald ’88
Alpha Alpha – University at Buffalo Janice Cheeley Adcock ’47
Beta Delta – Indiana University Constance Lawrence Ikins ’53
Alpha Beta – University of Michigan Jo Ann Reavis Maklebust ’53 Diane Pierson Monnier ’62 Helen Gillette Reach ’45
Gamma Alpha – University of Georgia Marjorie Graf Banta ’48
Iota – University of Washington Carolyn Gaillac Whitesel ’43 Lambda – Northwestern University Virginia Floden Berliner ’38 Xi – Illinois Wesleyan University Joan Harner Lyons ’52 Pi – Coe College Mary Ellen Davis Bilsborrow ’45 Rho – Iowa State University Mary Bavendick Lamb ’45
Alpha Delta – Ohio Wesleyan University Merna Wilson Balthaser ’48 Ann Hutchins Case ’58 Loretta Manley Tucker ’68 Dorothy Croswhite Weber ’45 Alpha Iota – Baldwin Wallace University Shirley Smith Albers ’49
Gamma Beta – Florida State University Karen Saunders Forsyth ’92 Helen Reese Grady ’48 Marie Locker Hill-Chapiesky ’56 Gamma Gamma – Queens University of Charlotte Mayotorina Bland Winstead ’30
Gamma Nu – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Martha McLaren Krachenfels ’71 Delta Beta – Washington State University Janice Holtorf Hirsch ’68 Delta Theta – University of Idaho Norma Headrick Slade ’59 Epsilon Beta – University of Kansas Angela DeDonder Richardson ’92 Epsilon Kappa – Pittsburg State University Judith Wart Cook ’60 Epsilon Mu – Fort Hays State University Moyne Wehe Browne ’59 Joan Griese Davis ’66
Gamma Zeta – University of Memphis Jeanette Baker Morat ’48
I Marie Locker Hill-Chapiesky, Gamma Beta-Florida State University
nternational Council is saddened to announce that Marie Locker HillChapiesky, Gamma Beta-Florida State University, entered Chapter Grand on December 25, 2014. A wearer of the Circle of Epsilon Pi, Marie served as the Grand Secretary-Treasurer (a former office) on International Council from 1979-1987 and as Treasurer of the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation from 1990-1996. During Marie’s service on International Council, she was diligent in helping Alpha Gamma Delta maintain the financial health of chapters, alumnae groups and the Fraternity as a whole and helped encourage additional fundraising to support new research and fellowship grants for diabetes-related causes. Later, Marie served on the Capital Campaign Steering Committee, which raised more than $5 million for the Foundation’s educational, leadership and philanthropic mission. Alpha Gamma Delta will deeply miss and always appreciate Marie for her dedicated service to the Fraternity and the Foundation. 21
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sophomore majoring in Finance, Lisa Armstrong, Nu Alpha-Appalachian State University, is the Chapter President of Alpha Gamma Delta’s newest chapter. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO JOIN ALPHA GAMMA DELTA? I am a transfer student from Virginia Tech, and I was looking for something to get involved in to learn more about App State and meet people. When I got to campus, I was thinking about joining Greek life because my sister is Greek, but I decided not to go through Formal Recruitment. I thought I’d rather try to get involved in the new organization coming to campus. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT INSTALLATION WEEKEND? Meeting everyone who came to town, especially everyone’s parents. It was a fun night! WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER? Probably getting to know everyone a little better now that we are an installed chapter. We’re becoming really great friends and no longer just friendly faces. WHAT DOES LIVE WITH PURPOSE MEAN TO YOU? For me, it is kind of different. I’m in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), so for me, living with Purpose means to serve and be there for others. That’s also part of why I applied to be Chapter President. I wanted to take on the responsibility that was really needed. IF YOU COULD GIVE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO SISTERS, WHAT WOULD IT BE? When you find something in your life that is worth going after, go after it full force. Sometimes that takes sacrifice though.
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pearls of wisdom
KNOW HOW TO
Volunteer with the American Diabetes Association® By Kristen Vogel, Epsilon Omega-Truman State University
Alpha Gamma Delta’s philanthropic focus is diabetes awareness and education. In the fall 2014 issue of the Quarterly, the Fraternity announced a collaboration with the American Diabetes Association®. All members are encouraged to get involved locally with the Association in volunteer activities, and it is really easy to find opportunities for involvement in your community!
VISIT STOPDIABETES.COM AND TAKE THE PLEDGE
A first step in supporting the American Diabetes Association is to take the pledge to Stop Diabetes® by going to stopdiabetes.com.
FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR AREA After you take the pledge, click on “Volunteer” to visit the Volunteer Center. There are countless options, and they vary by region. Some examples of activities include serving as an office volunteer or volunteering with youth and community outreach programs. Sounds like fun!
FILL OUT AN APPLICATION Once you find an opportunity that interests you, fill out a volunteer application. Follow the “Register” button next to the option you are interested in, and your local Association office will be in touch.
REPRESENT ALPHA GAMMA DELTA WHILE YOU VOLUNTEER Make sure you wear your letters to volunteer. Not only will you be helping a great 4 cause, you’ll also be letting the world know Alpha Gamma Delta is committed to fighting diabetes!
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT Alpha Gamma Delta’s collaboration with the American Diabetes Association and find out how you can make the most out of it? Check out the Stop Diabetes Playbook! It was created through a joint effort between the Fraternity and the Association to direct you to online/digital resources to promote diabetes awareness and education and help you find your local Association office and opportunities to volunteer. The Playbook can also be found in the Resource Center of myAlphaGam under General Fraternity Materials. 23
Foundation
The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation would like to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients. GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Thanks to the generosity of sisters and friends, the Foundation awarded 38 General Scholarships to outstanding Alpha Gamma Delta women. Congratulations to our 2014-15 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!
Kaitlyn Aldrich Rho-Iowa State University Major: Civil Engineering
Amy Allison Zeta Omicron-Kettering University Major: Mechanical Engineering
Priyanka Bahl Zeta Omega-University of Ontario Institute of Technology Major: Criminology and Justice
Anna Blore
Kimberly Cobb Delta Eta-San Diego State University Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management
Ariel Cohen Alpha Lambda-The Ohio State University Pursuing: Doctor of Jurisprudence at Washington University in St. Louis
Katherine Davis Gamma Delta-Auburn University Pursuing: Doctor of Jurisprudence at Emory University
Jessica Dragos Lambda Alpha-St. Joseph's College of Long Island Major: Psychology and Speech Pathology
Delta Epsilon Celebration Scholarship
Delta Epsilon-University of California, Los Angeles Major: Communications
Taylor Daum
Xi Celebration Scholarship
Xi-Illinois Wesleyan University Major: Psychology and French
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Kylie Bishop Upsilon-University of Oklahoma Pursuing: Master of SpeechLanguage Pathology at University of Oklahoma
Cassie Dace
Epsilon Lambda Celebration Scholarship
Epsilon Lambda-University of Central Missouri Major: Psychology
Candice Dunn Psi-University of Alabama Pursuing: Master of Accountancy at the University of Alabama
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Kendra Fischer Alpha Omega-Duquesne University Major: Early Childhood Education
Deanna Halls Delta Kappa-University of Alberta Major: Family Ecology
Macrae Hammond Gamma Lambda-Longwood University Pursuing: Master of Special Education
Brittany Johnk Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College Pursuing: Master of Education in Community Development at Vanderbilt University
Kaitlin Kelly Beta Epsilon-Carroll University Major: Biology
Kali Koppen Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia Major: Middle School Education
Ashley Lamphier Mu-Brenau University Pursuing: Master of Nonprofit Management at Indiana University
Mallory Mitchell Gamma Upsilon-University of Montevallo Pursuing: Master of Public Policy at University of Minnesota
Jasmine Nikakhtar
Nina Patrick Zeta Beta-Lehigh University Pursuing: Doctorate of Drug Discovery and Development at University of Arizona
Samantha Pena Delta Upsilon-Boise State University Major: Health Science
Hannah Rockecharlie Theta Mu-University of North Carolina at Wilmington Pursuing: Master of College Student Development at Appalachian State University
Sara Rolin Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Major: Psychology
Hanna Murray Delta Zeta-University of British Columbia Major: History and International Relations
Jacquline Plyler Theta Omega-University of South Carolina Major: Biomedical Engineering
Delta Eta Celebration Scholarship
Delta Eta-San Diego State University Major: Kinesiology
Presley Restrepo Gamma Sigma-Troy University Major: Nursing
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Jillian Roth Omega-University of Akron Major: Mechanical Engineering
Rachel Simmons Beta Epsilon-Carroll University Major: Actuarial Science
Brittany Skibowski Beta Delta-Indiana University Major: English
Diana Slawski Alpha Iota-Baldwin Wallace University Pursuing: Doctor of Medicine at University of Toledo
Alison Smith Alpha Iota-Baldwin Wallace University Pursuing: Master of Public Health at Boston University
Delta Epsilon Celebration Scholarship
Emily Taing
Amanda Trail-Cruz Theta Iota-Western Kentucky University Major: Broadcasting
McKinze Vowels Theta Iota-Western Kentucky University Major: Psychology
Hanna Wienke Beta Epsilon-Carroll University Major: Actuarial Science
Delta Alpha Celebration Scholarship
Lauren Walberg
Delta Eta Celebration Scholarship
Delta Eta-San Diego State University Major: Business Marketing
Delta Epsilon-University of California, Los Angeles Major: International Development Studies
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Yihui Yang
Delta Alpha-University of Southern California Major: International Relations and the Global Economy
Tiffany Young
Delta Alpha Celebration Scholarship
Delta Alpha-University of Southern California Major: Electrical Engineering
The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation impacts and enriches our communities by providing essential support for education, philanthropy and leadership.
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.
Carrie Adams
Harriett Olsen Nagel Scholarship
Epsilon Psi-University of Texas at Dallas Major: Emerging Media and Communication
Jasmine Anglen
Delta Xi Scholarship
Delta Xi-Arizona State University Major: Finance and Management
Emily Bell
Fred & Marie Monk Samp Scholarship
Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University Major: Nursing
Gina Ambrogio
Mildred Martin Scholarship
Lydia Anderson
Rosalie Chuma Polche Scholarship
Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Pursuing: Master of Social Work at University of Michigan
Upsilon-University of Oklahoma Pursuing: Doctor of Jurisprudence at University of Oklahoma
Paniz Arab
Stephanie Bachmann
John & Betty Yeoman Briffett Scholarship
Delta Epsilon-University of California, Los Angeles Major: Pre-Global Studies
Catherine Chao
Diane Raffel Collins Scholarship
Delta Omicron-University of Nevada, Las Vegas Major: Nursing
Beta Xi Scholarship
Beta Xi-Purdue University Major: Dietetics
Haley Chouinard
Sarah Geraldine & Rufus Preston Payne Scholarship
Theta Lambda-University of West Florida Pursuing: Masters of Journalism at Syracuse University
Sara Andrews
Barbara Caldwell Memorial Scholarship
Zeta-Ohio University Major: Early Childhood Education
Elizabeth Baxter Bass
Elaine Barrick Bess Scholarship
Upsilon-University of Oklahoma Pursuing: Doctor of Philosophy in History at Oklahoma State University
Mary Cipolla
Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship for Sigma Chapter
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Laura Correa
Robert Graf Scholarship
Zeta Omicron-Kettering University Major: Chemistry
Katelyn Detweiler
Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship
Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Major: Animal Sciences
Abigail Evans
Carol Frost Smawley Scholarship
Delta Beta-Washington State University Major: Communication
Courtney Fraley
G. Robert Grant Scholarship
Alpha Iota-Baldwin Wallace University Major: Public Relations
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Chelsea Costa
Dr. Dorothy E. Chapman Scholarship
Zeta Zeta-Worcester Polytechnic Institute Major: Environmental Engineering
Abby Dooley
Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship
Beta Eta-Southen Illinois University Major: Nursing
Racquel Fakhouri
Calvin & Marian Newell Memorial Scholarship
Zeta Sigma-Northwood University Major: Accounting and Entertainment, Sport Promotions and Management
Jordan Gallivan
Sandy McMurray Novak Scholarship
Iota-University of Washington Pursuing: Master of Nursing at University of San Francisco
Drew Couch
Marilynn Joan Yocum Roy Scholarship
Theta Iota-Western Kentucky University Major: English for Secondary Education and Literature
Morgan Downing
Alpha Omicron-Glauner Scholarship
Alpha Omicron-West Virginia Wesleyan College Major: English
Logan Ferguson
Jane Peters Dawson Scholarship
Beta Iota-Eastern Illinois University Major: Special Education
Kiley Gipson
Margaret Shirley Koster Scholarship
Psi-University of Alabama Major: Musical Theatre and Communication Studies
Brandi Crews
Judy Tice Scholarship
Theta Lambda-University of West Florida Major: Public Relations
Nicole Ernat
Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship for Sigma Chapter
Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Major: Material Engineering
Katherine Flynn
Theta Sigma Upsilon Scholarship
Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Major: Nonprofit Development and Administration
Kirstin Gramith
Beta Beta Scholarship
Beta Beta-North Dakota State University Pursuing: Doctor of Pharmacy at North Dakota State University
Mallory Grasty
Merlon King Fanno Memorial Scholarship
Delta Iota-California State University, Chico Major: Child Development
Lyndsey Horner
Epsilon Beta Educational Scholarship
Epsilon Beta-University of Kansas Major: Elementary Education
Korrie James
Diana Stevens Falk Memorial Scholarship
Gamma Sigma-Troy University Major: Elementary Education
Brittney Kirk
Dawn Cleek Memorial Scholarship
Gamma Zeta-University of Memphis Major: Teaching All Learners
Elizabeth Gray
Patricia Houck Holvick Scholarship
Iota-University of Washington Major: Accounting
Lauren Hulsey
Hillary FitzHugh Scholarship
Gamma Psi-University of North Alabama Major: Elementary Education
Ariana Jankovic
Helen E. Heggie Scholarship
Delta Tau-Chapman University Major: Television and Broadcast Journalism
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
Katie Gross
Delta Theta Scholarship
Delta Theta-University of Idaho Major: Education
Taylor Humphrey
Sarah Geraldine & Rufus Preston Payne Scholarship
Alpha Lambda-The Ohio State University Major: Strategic Communication
Mackenzie Jones
Margaret Uhl Burrows Scholarship
Epsilon Omega-Truman State University Major: Communication Disorders
Laura Nyre Knudson
Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship
Beta Beta-North Dakota State University Pursuing: Doctor of Higher Education at University of Minnesota
Ashleigh Hightower
Frances Funderburk Scholarship
Gamma Iota-Mercer University Major: Mathematics
Sarah Hurdle
Rosalie Chuma Polche Scholarship
Beta Delta-Indiana University Pursuing: Doctor of Jurisprudence at Indiana University
Megan Kaminski
Michelle Flake Morgan Scholarship
Gamma Tau-University of West Georgia Major: Nursing
Monica Lester
Charlotte Kickhaefer Davis Scholarship
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Kerry Mallett
Sarah Geraldine & Rufus Preston Payne Scholarship
Zeta Beta-Lehigh University Major: Journalism and Political Science
Ashleigh Merlino
Martha Cowart Means Scholarship
Gamma Beta-Florida State University Major: Media Communications
Hailee Nemeckay
Barbara Caldwell Memorial Scholarship
Zeta-Ohio University Major: Public Relations
Marisa Papp
Carol Ann Gordon Scholarship
Omega-University of Akron Major: Biomedical Engineering
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Samantha Mannisto
Jenae Marie Johnson Scholarship
Beta Epsilon-Carroll University Pursuing: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Miranda Moen
Delta Memorial Scholarship
Delta-University of Minnesota Major: Architecture
Ngoc Selena Nguyen
Elsie M. Jackson Scholarship
Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Major: Biopsychology Cognitive Neuroscience
Haley Peterson
Carol Frost Smawley Scholarship
Delta Beta-Washington State University Major: Finance
Dana McLaughlin
Kay Schurr Scholarship
Gamma Eta-High Point University Major: Electronic Media Communication
Ashton Myers
Southern California Alumnae Scholarship
Delta Rho-Sonoma State University Major: Liberal StudiesElementary Education
Brittany Noble
Zeta Omicron Scholarship
Zeta Omicron-Kettering University Major: Mechanical Engineering
Aileen Pollitzer
Gamma Phi Memorial Scholarship
Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology Major: Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies
Danielle McMahon
Harriett Fox Grant Scholarship
Lambda Alpha-St. Joseph's College of Long Island Major: Business Administration
Morgan Mymon
Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship
Delta Eta-San Diego State University Pursuing: Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of Southern California
Jacqueline Orbe
Jess Agee & Helen Pasas Todd Scholarship
Delta Eta-San Diego State University Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management
Caroline Ponder
Helen Mae Clarahan Spiese Scholarship
Gamma Upsilon-University of Montevallo Major: History
Kerry Pounds
Tricia Barber Scholarship
Gamma Alpha-University of Georgia Major: Health Promotion
Kennedy Richmond
Pierson Family Delta Beta Scholarship
Delta Beta-Washington State University Major: Criminal Justice and Political Science
Carli Schilleci
Barbara Drummond Thorne Scholarship
Gamma Delta-Auburn University Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Callie Sher
DuPage Area Alumnae Club Scholarship
Alpha-Syracuse University Major: Mechanical Engineering
Justine Rabideau
Pauline Schandelmeier Scholarship for Alpha Chapter
Alpha-Syracuse University Major: Public Relations and International Relations
Natalie Roberson
LaVerne Taylor Flanagan Scholarship
Gamma Delta-Auburn University Major: Public Relations
Claire Schmidt
Barbara Drummond Thorne Scholarship
Gamma Delta-Auburn University Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Carrie Simpson
Luann Rhodes Memorial Scholarship
Gamma Phi-Georgia Institute of Technology Major: Biomedical Engineering
Brittany Rall
Betty Packard Kinney Scholarship
Alpha-Syracuse University Major: Marketing Management, Retail, and Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises
Ashley Rudolph
Gamma Xi Scholarship
Gamma Xi-Murray State University Major: Middle School Education
Logan Schultz
Jean Lehl Koziara Scholarship
Theta Lambda-University of West Florida Major: Psychology and Social Work
Kaitlin Stein
Connie Yates Brown Scholarship
Epsilon Kappa-Pittsburg State University Major: Nursing
Nicole Reynolds
Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship
Alpha Omega-Duquesne University Major: Speech/Language Pathology
Jessica Santibanez
Fred & Marie Monk Samp Scholarship
Epsilon Psi-University of Texas at Dallas Major: Accounting and Finance
Sarah Scranton
Cindy Devereaux Memorial Scholarship
Beta Eta-Southen Illinois University Major: Special Education
Jamie Stiller
Barbara Henderson Miller Scholarship
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Cheyenne Stirling
Gerda Meier Debelak Scholarship
Delta Gamma-Montana State University Major: Fish and Wildlife Management
Brandie VanOrder
Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club Scholarship
Delta Upsilon-Boise State University Pursuing: Master of Higher Education Administration at Vanderbilt University
Lauren Wiebe
Jean Lehl Koziara Scholarship
Epsilon Mu-Fort Hays State University Major: Social Work
Lauren Tank
Faith Sherman Goldberg Scholarship for Delta Chapter
Delta-University of Minnesota Major: Journalism
Jordan Walker
Elizabeth Connely Lee Scholarship
Zeta Sigma-Northwood University Major: Entertainment, Sport Promotion and Management
Victoria Wolcott
Schalon/Chi Scholarship
Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Pursuing: Doctor of Jurisprudence at Michigan State University
• The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation was founded as a scholarship granting organization and today offers an average of 120 scholarships each year. Foundation scholarships totaled $117,630 for the 2014-2015 year. • The Foundation offers three types of scholarships: General undergraduate/graduate scholarships–funded through donations to the Foundation’s Annual Fund. General scholarships account for approximately one-third of the scholarships awarded each year. Endowed scholarships–funded through endowments 32 quarterly | winter 2015
Elizabeth Tarter
Gamma Xi Scholarship
Gamma Xi-Murray State University Pursuing: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at University of Louisville
Mary Waltman
Grace Johnson Taylor Scholarship
Psi-University of Alabama Major: Musical Theatre
Anna Wood
Barbara Feurer Freise Dallas Alumnae Scholarship
Epsilon Psi-University of Texas at Dallas Major: Speech Language Pathology
Lauren Tiffany
Barbara Feurer Freise Memorial Scholarship
Sigma-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Major: Computer Science
Rebecca Weaver
Alpha Beta Past Grand Council Members Scholarship
Alpha Beta-University of Michigan Pursuing: Master of Industrial and Operations Engineering at University of Michigan
Hannah Young
Dee Ann Elliott Woodall Scholarship
Gamma Delta-Auburn University Major: Health Services Administration
established by generous sisters and families for specific fields of study, members of a specific chapter, women from a given geographic area or other specific criteria. (See list of Scholarship Opportunities on the next page.) Celebration scholarships–one-time scholarship(s) given to a member of a newly-installed chapter in honor of the chapter’s installation. • One online application allows applicants to be considered for any scholarship for which they are eligible.
CHAPTERS: Alpha Delta Iota Omega Psi Sigma Tau Upsilon Xi Zeta Alpha Beta Alpha Omicron Beta Beta Beta Delta Beta Eta Beta Iota Beta Omicron Beta Xi Delta Alpha Delta Beta Delta Epsilon Delta Eta Delta Iota Delta Omicron Delta Pi Delta Sigma Delta Theta
Delta Xi Epsilon Beta Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Lambda Epsilon Phi Epsilon Psi Gamma Alpha Gamma Beta Gamma Delta Gamma Phi Gamma Tau Gamma Xi Gamma Zeta Theta Epsilon Theta Lambda Zeta Eta Zeta Omicron Zeta Xi FIELDS OF STUDY: Architecture Art History Business Chemistry Communications Creative Writing Economics Education
Environmental Studies Fine Arts Journalism Jurisprudence Library or Information Science Marketing Mathematics or Actuarial Science Medicine Music Occupational Therapy Science Social Work Theater, Music or Dramatic Arts MEMBERS WHO ARE: • Attending Michigan State University • From the Chicago area • Collegians from a Georgia chapter • Collegians in the state of Michigan • From Southern California
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a look back
The Beginning of The Leadership Conference (TLC)
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Sisters enjoying The Leadership Conference programming in 1988 and 1990
he Leadership Conference was first held in 1982 and, just like today, was designed to train collegiate officers and advisors on the various officer duties during off-Convention years. However, at that time, Alpha Gamma Delta utilized several chapter houses across the United States for regional TLC events, instead of choosing a centralized location for one single conference. TLC quickly grew in popularity, and by 1988, nearly 550 collegians and alumnae participated in meetings at six chapter houses around the country. With the theme “Promises,� collegiate sessions covered topics such as Formal Recruitment, Membership Selection and risk management. As we look forward to TLC 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are excited to build upon the 33-year tradition of bringing our collegiate members and advisors together to cultivate acquaintance and learn more about the changing landscape of Membership Selection! 34 quarterly | winter 2015
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Spot a Squirrel!
OUR DIRECTORY INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Executive Director, Wendy Bright Faust 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
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 PRESIDENT Rie Gerah Hoehner IP@alphagammadelta.org INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT-ALUMNAE Melissa Jacobson James IVPA@alphagammadelta.org INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT COLLEGIANS Lelia VanNorden Kelley IVPC@alphagammadelta.org INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTMEMBERSHIP Marie Ford Palmer IVPM@alphagammadelta.org INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT-EXTENSION Lee Woodham Langub IVPE@alphagammadelta.org INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT-FINANCE Bobette Sandifer Thompson IVPF@alphagammadelta.org INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTPANHELLENIC AFFAIRS Cinda Zehner O'Connor IVPPA@alphagammadelta.org
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION These Delta Xi-Arizona State University sisters planned a special trip to Disneyland, where they found the perfect “Spot a Squirrel” picture opportunity. Pictured left to right; back row: Alexis Gonzalez, Maddy Moore, Brittany Mattice. Second row: Emily Robertson, Arianna Bradley. First row: Casey Clowes, Katrina Embrey, Breanna Cope, Sadye Brick.
PRESIDENT Patricia Tulley Riddiford riddi4d@comcast.net VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Douglass Roth SECRETARY Janis Lang Bartosz TREASURER Sue Maggio Sim TRUSTEES Estacia Medlen Brandenburg Deborah Schmidt Eschenbacher Rie Gerah Hoehner
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Traycie West Pinkoski, Alpha-Syracuse University, discovered this shop, La Chocolate, with its own squirrel mascot while exploring Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Tammy Eugea Clower (left) and Diane Beckford Bogue (right),Theta Delta-University of North Georgia. Tammy and her husband, John, are owners of Giggle Monkey Toys. Diane bought a squirrel stuffed animal to celebrate the toy store’s grand opening!
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Wendy Bright Faust PRESIDENT Katie Jolley Abernathy kabernathy@alphagammadelta.org DIRECTORS Gail Calkins Duree Mary Beth Dulcey Morabito Bobette Sandifer Thompson
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We the photos Delta Eta-San Diego State University sent us from their recent photo shoot. Have one planned for this spring semester? Be sure to share your photos with us, too! Email or Dropbox them to quarterly@alphagammadelta.org.