Inspiring Opportunity The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation newsletter Spring 2013
Foundation Phonathon
Inside This Issue... Foundation Phonathon • Spotlight on Kappa Chapter at the University of Illinois
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Coaches Corner
Kappa Chapter Sisters at the 2013 Phonathon. In early March, Kappa Chapter at the University of Illinois hosted the second annual Foundation Phonathon. For three evenings, collegians spent hours on the phone reaching out to alumnae, thanking them for previous donations and asking for their support this year.
• A special thanks to our Leadership Coach Sponsors • Leadership Coach program by the numbers
AmaXIng Challenge Grants
Hundreds of Alpha Xi Deltas were called, and as of mid-May, 169 of • Alpha Kappa Chapter’s AmaXing Challenge them had answered that request. The Kappa Chapter women were an integral part of raising nearly $10,000 for the Foundation this year. We • Thank you from Gamma Delta Chapter thank them and all of our Foundation donors for their support.
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Alpha Xi Delta’s National Convention • 2013 National Convention
The Inside Ink is a go-to for Fraternity information and news, Autism • Shining Stars program Speaks updates, Xi Boutique arrivals and Alpha Xi Delta fun! Most • $50 for the 50th Challenge recently, the Foundation has been writing for The Inside Ink on the first Wednesday of every month. Visit www.theinsideink.org to read the Foundation’s most recent blog post about the Foundation Liaisons that serve the Foundation on the collegiate level.
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Leadership Coach Sponsors
We send a very special thank you to our Leadership Coach sponsors who are funding this program at the $1,500 level and beyond. Their gifts support the Leadership Coach Program so it may provide oneon-one coaching to help undergraduate Sisters develop leadership skills and enhance their personal growth. • Jean Smith Clark, Penn State '42 • Fred deRoode, in honor of his mother, Lou Ann La Roche deRoode, Penn State '45 • Allison James Green, Albion '56 • Jackie Fonder Pechette, Syracuse '48 • The estate of Lee Wayne Riddle, Oklahoma '47 • Linda Barton Wiens, Kansas State '63 • The Ginny Carroll Fund
Spring 2013
Coaches Corner
The Leadership Coaches (LCs) have wrapped up another successful travel year! We continue to be the only Fraternity with a membership development program such as the Leadership Coach program, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for the impact it has had on members across the United States. Ashley Pernazza, Slippery Rock '09, said: “The best part of my coaching session was that my Leadership Coach helped me bring back my passion for Alpha Xi Delta. Being a second semester senior and finishing my term as Chapter President last semester, I haven’t felt as involved or needed like I have in the past. My LC reminded me how important it is to be a role model for younger Sisters and the new Executive Board, and I am now ready to take on that role.”
2012-2013 LC Megan Mackie, North Carolina Wilmington ‘08, with the Gamma Phi Chapter at East Carolina University.
2012-2013 Leadership Coach Program by the Numbers
84 chapters and colonies visited • More than 580 meetings with individual • More than
Alpha Xi Delta collegians
100
• More than group programs for execuitve committees, chapters and Greek councils at Area Wide Trainings
2012-2013 LC Brittany Donatelli, Slippery Rock ‘08, (left) with a member of the Tau Chapter at the University of New Hampshire.
Spring 2013
Opportunity
AmaXIng Challenge Grants The Alpha Xi Delta Foundation awards AmaXIng Challenge Grants to assist collegiate chapters and alumnae associations to empower and support them in growing their events and fundraising efforts in support of Autism Speaks.
runners are individuals that sign up to support the cause, even though they cannot run/ walk in the event. The Step It Up 5K Walk/Run opened with two local speakers, an Alpha Xi Delta alumna who has a child on the autism spectrum and the This year, AmaXIng Challenge organizer of a local Walk Now for Grants were awarded to six Autism Speaks event. collegiate chapters: • Kappa Chapter at the University of Illinois • Sigma Chapter at the University of Iowa • Alpha Kappa Chapter at Kansas State University • Beta Eta Chapter at the University of Maryland • Gamma Delta Chapter at the University of Nebraska at Omaha • Delta Epsilon Chapter at the University of New Orleans
BetXi Bear made an appearnace at Alpha Kappa’s AmaXIng Challenge event.
The results of our Step It Up event Collectivley, these chapters raised were amaXIng! Our local autism more than $75,000 for Autism community attended the Walk Speaks. and had nothing but praise to give. They offered encouragement Alpha Kappa’s Step It and assistance for our event next year. Up 5K Event By Misha Modiri, Kansas State '10 In addition to bringing awareness and unity to the community, the On the day of the event, we were event helped my chapter realize thrilled to see that more than 300 that when we work together, we individuals registered to attend the can accomplish great things, event via our website and more benefit a deserving cause and than 600 people signed up to have a significant impact on the be phantom runners. Phantom local community.
Thank You from the Gamma Delta Chapter By Valerie Bolte, Nebraska at Omaha '10, and Karly Kalina, Nebraska at Omaha '11 Our first ever Step it Up: 5K/10K and Easter Egg Hunt was an amaXIng success! Due to the generous donation from the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation, we were able to take our event to a new level and exceed all expectations. We had an outstanding turnout from the the Omaha community, and our chapter was able to see firsthand how hard work and dedication can do great things to benefit an organization like Autism Speaks. Words cannot express how helpful this grant was. Not only did it provide monetary support, but it also provided us with the support we needed from Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity and Foundation staff members. From the beginning we could tell we were given a tremendous gift. With that support and guidance, we were able to soar to new philanthropic heights and realize our potential as an Alpha Xi Delta chapter. Are you interested in pursuing an AmaXIng Challenge Grant for your chapter or alumnae association? Visit alphaxidelta.org to learn more.
Spring 2013
Alpha Xi Delta’s National Convention Each biennium Alpha Xi Deltas gather together to celebrate our Sisterhood and conduct the formal business of the Fraternity. This four-day experience is packed full of fun, shopping and education. It will leave you with a renewed energy and pride in your Alpha Xi Delta membership. No matter how long you’ve been an Alpha Xi Delta, no matter your role in the Fraternity, you’re invited to attend our 50th National Convention in San Francisco and celebrate what makes membership in Alpha Xi Delta so special - the bonds of our Sisterhood!
Shining Stars The Shining Stars program allows Sisters to honor those individuals in their lives who have inspired them to realize their potential. With every $5 gift, you make a “Shining Star” of a special Sister or loved one and you help the Foundation. Honorees will receive a special star to wear on their name badge at Convention or display proudly in some other fashion. Those not in attendance at Convention will receive an email notification of their Shining Star after Convention.
There is still time to register for Convention via Exclusively Xi. Late registration is open through June 12, and we suggest you review our Convention Registration Guide before you register to make yourself familar with the registration process. If you haven’t set up your Exclusively Xi profile yet, visit www. alphaxidelta.org to learn more.
Your gift will go to work right away supporting Alpha Xi Delta’s educational programs such as the Leadership Coach Program, StrengthsQuestTM and The Workout. Thank you for choosing to support the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation and for helping to inspire young women to realize th their potential in leadership, knowledge and service. Visit www.alphaxidelta.org/ Regardless of whether you are able to join us in San Francisco, shiningstars for more information. consider making a gift of $50 to the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation in honor of this 50th Convention. Visit www.alphaxidelta.org to make an online donation, or mail your donation to the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation at 8702 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
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