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Rie Gerah HoehnerInternational President
Rie Gerah HoehnerInternational President
Let us embrace each opportunity to lift each other to new heights and to celebrate our successes along the way.
s we settle in to another year, Alpha Gamma Deltas across our sisterhood have a refreshed focus on obtaining exciting new goals for personal,
chapter and club achievements! It’s a time for setting sights high and planning for the future. The season is new for each of us to strive to be our best, to give our best and to support those around us to do the same!
Our collegiate chapters are energized with new leadership and these women are eager to learn their roles and responsibilities. They are excited to work together to guide their chapters to new places and new heights in achievements. Alpha Gamma Delta is proud to offer support to our collegiate officers and advisor teams. In January, we hosted the inaugural Alpha Gamma Delta Academy for Chapter Presidents at The Alexander Hotel in Indianapolis.
In this issue, we share this exciting new experience with you, which provided our top collegiate leaders with the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills, connect and share with peers, and broaden their perspective as leaders within their chapters and communities. This inspirational weekend left our Alpha Gam leaders inspired within both their personal and professional lives. I am sure it will impact their contributions to Alpha Gamma Delta now and for years to come. The Fraternity will host the inaugural
A Alpha Gamma Delta Academy for Chapter Advisors in the fall, and we are excited to bring such influential sisters together for support, learning and inspiration!
As our alumnae leaders begin preparations for our traditional celebrations such as International Reunion Day and Founders Day, they will also take important time to celebrate the women who have worked tirelessly through the year to support local sisterhood, philanthropic and organizational priorities. Officer transitions will take place, and the Fraternity will continue to support the work of our alumnae sisters by leveraging technology to offer web-based learning related to various areas that are critical to their alumnae membership experience.
Through our Ritual, we all know the true meaning of Alpha Gamma Delta. We know that our sisterhood thrives when we all work together to live, lead and inspire one another each day to fulfill our true Purpose. As our featured collegian states, “Alpha Gam brings women together in an uplifting way.” Let us embrace each opportunity to lift each other to new heights and to celebrate our successes along the way.
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Fraternity NewsUpdates
Fraternity NewsNPC Annual Meeting
FHC FocusUpsilon Chapter: The Journey Home
Fraternity NewsInternational Convention 2016
Fraternity NewsCelebrating Epsilon Chi Chapter!
Collegiate ProfileCreating the Future for Women in STEM
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Alumnae NewsAlumnae Recaps
Alumnae ProfileSuccess Through Service
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Pearls of Wisdom How Greek Life Prepares You for Your First Job
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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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Nearly 1,500 sisters liked this photo of Alpha–Syracuse University’s chapter house holiday spirit!
I made the best friends of my life in Alpha Gam. Those relationships have been amazing to me over the years. Some have even grown closer as we have aged. I will be eternally grateful to Alpha Gam for learning to cherish all of my relationships with these beautiful women.
Tanya Marie WeberBeta Tau–Ball State University
I met several of my best friends through Alpha Gam, but two of the closest ones are Beth and Vanessa. We’ve travelled the world together and have had countless adventures and even more memories. I would never have guessed I would be so blessed to have these people in my life. Alpha Gamma Delta brought me to such amazing women and role-models I call my sister-friends.
Elizabeth Sue Jones, Beth Ann Marcotte and Vanessa LeeAnn Canfield Epsilon Nu–University of Central Oklahoma
I met my best friend, Hilary, my sophomore year of college. We sat next to each other in chapter and were initiated together. We were also roommates during our sophomore year. Even after she transferred schools, we stayed best friends. We were in each other’s weddings and have supported each other through graduate school and kids. I am so grateful for her friendship, which was made possible through Alpha Gam!
Ashley Coleman Barton and Hilary Perkins Bybee Epsilon Omega–Truman State University
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BECAUSE OF ALPHA GAM...
I met my best friend when Ashtyn was assigned to me as my sister-daughter. That first semester together, we became so close, so fast! We now live in different states and live different lives, but she is still one of the best friends I have ever had. Ashtyn inspires me every day with her spirit, kindness, work ethic and faith. I love her dearly. Thank you, Alpha Gamma Delta, for bringing us together. I don’t know what I would do without her.
Emma Odiorne Cockerham and Ashtyn Beatty Gamma Zeta–University of Memphis CORRECTION
In the fall 2015 Quarterly article, “My Wedding at Xi,” we referred to Marie Ann Schlemmer Hill as the Xi House Association President. She was actually the House Association Treasurer for 21 years and Co-President for the last three years. The Quarterly staff regrets this error and sincerely appreciates Marie Ann Schlemmer Hill’s dedication to serving Alpha Gamma Delta.
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Alpha Gamma Delta is coming to…
Alpha Gams Celebrated International Badge Day!
FALL 2018!
On Monday, March 7, Alpha Gam women celebrated International Badge Day during National Women’s History Month. On that day, we honored our separate and distinct Greek-letter affiliation by wearing our Alpha Gamm Delta Badge.
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Founded 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 United States and Canada.
More than 225 supporters of the National Panhellenic Conference gathered October 22-25 for the 2015 annual meeting. NPC delegations, staff, inter/national presidents, executive directors and communicators assembled at the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. Meeting participants reflected on NPC’s accomplishments over the past year, learned from guest speakers, caught up with longtime friends and planned for NPC’s future. Alpha Gamma Delta was represented at the annual meeting by our NPC Delegation including Cinda Zehner O’Connor, Tricia Barber, Jackie Brannon Stutts and Melissa Brown. Rie Gerah Hoehner, International President, Wendy Bright Faust, Executive Director, Benita Dick, NPC Foundation Trustee, and Christi Vawter, Director of Marketing and Communications, also attended.
The Alpha Gamma Delta Delegation spent time during the conference collaborating with fellow Panhellenic member groups addressing both campus specific and general recruitment issues, extension processes, communication trends and risk management concerns. Meeting participants also reflected on the accomplishments within the Conference during the past year and looked forward to sorority advancement in the next biennium.
NPC has made progress as the voice of sorority advancement over the past year, including an approved NPC position statement against sexual assault, the inaugural College Panhellenic Academy and a social media awareness campaign
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about the Red Zone — the first six weeks on campus when freshmen females are particularly vulnerable to sexual assault.
After a two-year study of all aspects of recruitment, the NPC Recruitment Committee — whose members represent 13 NPC sororities — determined that the 2003 No-Frills Recruitment policy needed language more in line with the values-based recruitment philosophy that has become the focus of the committee and the member organizations. The committee found overwhelming evidence that skits rarely give positive information to potential new members (PNMs). Therefore, recruitment skits were eliminated from Formal Recruitment programs.
The official business of the meeting was closed by installing the 2015-17 Executive Committee. Donna King, Sigma Kappa, addressed the body for the first time as NPC Chairman and stressed her platform of leading with courage and conviction. “My plan is for our forward trajectory to continue, as we move from being successful toward being truly significant,” King said.
National Panhellenic Conference Annual Meeting
LEARN MORE ABOUT NPC
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For more information on current happenings within NPC, visit npcwomen.org or thesororitylife.com.
2015-17 NPC Executive Committee
ADVOCACY CHAIRMAN Donna Chereck
Alpha Chi Omega
FINANCE CHAIRMAN Lynnda Hoefler
Delta Zeta
PANHELLENICS CHAIRMAN Frances Mitchelson
Phi Mu
CHAIRMAN Donna King
Sigma Kappa
VICE CHAIRMAN Carole Jones
Alpha Omicron Pi
Members of the Alpha Gamma Delta Delegation, from left to right: Jackie Brannon Stutts, Tricia Barber, Cinda Zehner O’Connor, Rie Gerah Hoehner and Melissa Brown.
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Upsilon Chapter: The Journey HomeThe countdown to a historic homecoming is nearing an end for the members of Upsilon–University of Oklahoma. In January 2014, after a house fire and subsequent plumbing flood left their beloved chapter house uninhabitable, the collegiate members, advisors and alumnae of Upsilon Chapter faced the monumental task of rebuilding.
In May of 2014, the chapter voted to join the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC). Since then, the FHC has worked with a local architect to re-envision a larger, updated facility for the women of Upsilon. The new chapter house will boast a 30 percent increase in square footage with the addition of a new wing
which will change the aerial view of the facility from an “L” shape to a “U” shape. The house will have a complete interior and exterior remodel, a chapter room with space for more than 250 people, an exercise room, two large study halls, a craft room, a night kitchen and “get-ready” rooms for hair and make-up.
Please join us as we make plans to welcome Upsilon Chapter home this summer and celebrate their first Formal Recruitment in their new space. We are excited to share more of the journey and final product in the upcoming issues of the Quarterly. Additional information is available to Upsilon collegiate members and alumnae through an FHC updates Facebook page.
Welcome to the FHC! The FHC was excited to begin partnerships with seven
new chapters during fall 2015.
• GAMMA ZETA–University of Memphis
• EPSILON OMEGA–Truman State University • ZETA ETA–Rensselear Polytechnic Institute • EPSILON NU–University of Central Oklahoma • GAMMA BETA–Florida State University • EPSILON KAPPA–Pittsburg State University • EPSILON MU–Fort Hays State University
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INITIATING TEAM:International Council Representation: • Lelia VanNorden Kelley, International Vice President-Collegians
Chapters Attending Reinstallation Weekend:• Upsilon–University of Oklahoma • Epsilon Kappa–Pittsburg State University
REINSTALLATION BANQUET:Location: Kansas State Student Union Grand Ballroom in Manhattan, Kansas
Toastmistress: Lelia VanNorden Kelley, International Vice President-Collegians
Special Note: Julie Waitman, Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director, announced that the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation would be giving three $1,000 scholarships to chapter members in the spring.
ABOUT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY:Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Undergraduate Enrollment: 24,000
Mascot: Wildcats
Mission: To foster excellent teaching, research and service that develop a highly-skilled and educated citizenry necessary to advancing the well-being of Kansas, the nation and the international community.
Alpha Gamma Delta is pleased to announce the reinstallation of Epsilon Chi Chapter at Kansas State University on Sunday, November 15, 2015.
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Celebrating Epsilon Chi Chapter!
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Date: JULY 13-16
Join us in sunny Orlando, Florida, for our
49th International Convention where together,
we will imagine the possibilities for Alpha Gamma Delta!
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Alpha Gamma Delta hosted its inaugural Academy for Chapter Presidents the second weekend of January at the beautiful Alexander Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. Chapter Presidents had the opportunity to meet with other Presidents from both the United States and Canada to discuss innovative and exciting ideas to bring back to their chapters. The weekend was
packed full of leadership information on important subjects such as goal setting, risk scenarios and running an effective meeting. Each President was also able to take a StrenghsFinder® assessment, which helped them understand how to use their top five strengths. In addition to the leadership training they received through the programming, Chapter Presidents also benefited from the connections they made with each other, which in turn broadened their understanding of our international sisterhood. As they departed Sunday morning, the Chapter Presidents were already making plans to reconnect this summer at International Convention in Orlando. It was a sensational weekend filled with learning, inspiration and sisterhood.
The Academy for Chapter Presidents also featured two keynote presentations: Erin Fischer, owner and CEO of The Leadership and Training Studio, that fosters growth of individuals and teams by giving them time to think, reflect and gain new super-cognitive knowledge; and Kelly Addington and Becca Tieder, co-founders of One Student, a non-profit that provides programs, resources and opportunities to create social change and help reduce sexual violence.
A Look Inside Our Inaugural Conference
“I will make my chapter
sisters proud and confident.”
Erin Fischer, Owner and CEO of The Leadership and
Training Studio
Erin considers herself a leadership nerd – a woman on a mission to help teams and individuals excel at what they do. Her forum is the stage, but her focus is super-cognitive skills. She wants to support the growth of people by giving them time to think, reflect and gain new knowledge. Erin loves the idea of challenging people and being challenged herself, and she lives for the ‘aha’ moment – both yours and her own.
Erin Fischer led the keynote session, Confident Leadership, which explored the ways that we, as women, can feel confident in our decisions and in the way we project ourselves to others on a regular basis. It challenged us to ask ourselves, “How do we recreate that astonishing feeling when we are beaming from head to toe, and what makes us feel like we’re on top of the world with soaring confidence?” Erin examined why confidence is critical in our lives and leadership roles, and provided tips to maintain and sustain confidence.
Kelly Addington and Becca Tieder,
Co-Founders of One Student
Kelly Addington and Becca Tieder are best friends, educators, activists and - best of all - Alpha Gam sisters. Kelly and Becca joined Alpha Gamma Delta at Theta Lambda – University of West Florida and through their appearances and educational resources, they are leading the conversation on consent and sexual assault awareness and prevention.
In their keynote at the Academy, Let’s Talk About ‘It,’ Kelly and Becca shared their personal story about sexual assault with sincerity and humor and left the women in the room feeling inspired and empowered. Their keynote taught us how to define sexual assault, consent, coercion and sexual empowerment. They talked about the myths and risks related to sex under the influence and challenged attendees to take responsibility of their choices and ways to be safe. Kelly and Becca also showed our Chapter Presidents ways to support a survivor of sexual assault and strategies for preventing sexual assault and effectively communicating sexual boundaries.
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Special thanks to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation and the Alpha Gam Boutique for their partnership at the Academy for Chapter Presidents!
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To evaluate the effectiveness of the learning outcomes at the Academy for Chapter Presidents, a pre- and post-evaluation survey was given to each Chapter President in attendance. The pre-evaluation survey asked 22 questions that elicited quantitative answers and the post-evaluation survey asked the same 22 questions as well as asked five questions to elicit qualitative answers.
Here are the major themes from the qualitative questions:
Change starts with me; now I have the tools to make those changes.
I feel that I am now a stronger woman, Alpha Gam and leader.
I think my biggest takeaway is that I need to empower my chapter and give them the tools to be successful.
My biggest takeaway is that by having confidence in myself, I can inspire the rest of my chapter to have confidence in each other and our chapter as a whole.
This was the best way to prepare me to lead my chapter. I cannot thank Alpha Gamma Delta enough for this experience.
My biggest takeaway is knowing that I have sisters everywhere willing to help me along the way.
I now have a deeper passion for Alpha Gamma Delta, and more confidence in my abilities to lead my chapter.
It is okay to have faults and ask others for help.
The Academy was a great experience with many learning opportunities. I am so thankful to receive this opportunity and take what I learned back to my chapter.
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The biggest takeaway is the President shouldn't be undertaking all changes alone. Her job is to lead and influence others, enabling them to make the changes.
I feel really empowered as an Alpha Gam and also as a woman. I’m ready to go home and inspire my chapter with everything I've learned here.
I learned a lot from the first speaker, Erin. Confidence as a leader has been a struggle in the past, and now, I feel that I can do a better job and work to my potential.
We are truly all Alpha Gam sisters, and I have never been more thankful.
We are excited to share that planning is underway for our inaugural Alpha Gamma
Delta Academy for Chapter Advisors, which will be held Friday, September 30, through
Sunday, October 2, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Chapter Happeningscollegiate news
Alpha Omicron–West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeThe sisters of Alpha Omicron posed for a photo before philanthropy night of Formal Recruitment.
Mu–Brenau UniversityNew members were excited to be initiated into the Mu Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta in November.
Epsilon Lambda–University of Central MissouriEpsilon Lambda had a great time focusing on sisterhood at their retreat to Hickory Hallow Resort in Clinton, Missouri.
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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!
Alpha Pi–Wayne State UniversityThe Alpha Pi Chapter held their fourth annual Dodging Diabetes dodgeball tournament to raise money for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation.
Gamma Omicron–Eastern Kentucky UniversityAlpha Gam sisters proudly showcase their new, beautifully painted letters.
Theta Delta–University of North GeorgiaAlpha Gams at the University of North Georgia held a cotton candy event to welcome potential new members to their open house. Sweet idea!
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collegiate profile
s the role of technology continues to grow in our lives, the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in education and preparing young people for future careers is undeniable. Unfortunately, women are drastically
underrepresented in STEM fields.
Thankfully, women like Angela Swain and her sisters at Zeta Omicron–Kettering University in Flint, Michigan, are on the way to changing that. Not only are they forging ahead towards their own STEM careers, they are helping other young women do so as well by serving as mentors in the “Lives Improve Through Engineering” (LITE) program.
LITE is a two-week, STEM-focused summer program hosted at Kettering, designed especially for girls after their junior year of high school. Angela was a participant as a teen, and the program opened her eyes to the variety of STEM career opportunities available in today’s technology-driven world. It also inspired her to attend Kettering University herself. Despite Kettering’s student population being more than 80 percent male, Angela was thrilled to find women on campus who were just as passionate as her about STEM. Some of the first women she met on campus also happened to be Alpha Gamma Delta sisters!
“We just instantly clicked,” Angela, who is currently a senior, remembers. “The transition to college was quite overwhelming for me, and they were there, lending a helping hand without asking for anything in return. I was so impressed and inspired meeting women who held the highest GPA on campus, excelled at their co-op jobs and maintained healthy social lives. I felt a sense of belonging like never before.” Being exposed to Alpha Gamma Delta so early in her collegiate experience, Angela quickly found ways to become more involved on campus. “Knowing how my new sisters had made such a difference for me in the LITE program, I knew I wanted to become more involved,” Angela says. “It was great being able to work side-by-side as a LITE mentor for students with my Alpha Gam sisters.”
As Angela explains, the role of a LITE mentor is to “encourage participation and team-building, making sure everything runs smoothly and the participants get the most out of the program.” And, what a program it is! From designing an air bag in the crash safety lab to comparing DNA samples, there are plenty of fun, inspiring and engaging STEM activities for the LITE participants and mentors to work on together.
As she prepares for graduation, Angela reflects on how LITE and Alpha Gamma Delta has made an impact on her life. She can definitely see the parallels between the two: “LITE and Alpha Gam bring women together in an uplifting way. Whether you are part of the LITE family, the Alpha Gam family or both, you are building a strong network of people who want the best for each other. Both encourage you to improve yourself and reach your maximum potential, but you never have to do it alone,” she said.
Recently, Angela achieved a goal she set for herself when she began college—she accepted a position as a product development engineer for a medical device company. Though she’s headed for a busy career, Angela will not only continue to set and reach new goals for herself, but she plans to be heavily involved in outreach and mentoring for young women in STEM.
“The earlier women can see their potential or realize the amazing opportunities STEM has to offer, the more likely they will find their passions within and further impact the world around them,” she said.
I was so impressed and inspired meeting women who held the highest GPA on
campus, excelled at their co-op jobs and maintained healthy social lives. I felt a sense of belonging like never before.
ACreating the Future for Women in STEMBy Kat Lombard Heiden, Delta Tau–Chapman University
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Alumnae RecapsGamma Alpha and Athens Alumnae ChapterThe Gamma Alpha and Athens Alumnae Chapter had their first Alpha Gam Always event on December 15. It was a great success! We had 27 sisters of various initiation years attend a dinner social at Fado’s Irish Pub in Atlanta. This fun event was also coupled with a Toys for Tots drive. Our Alpha Gam Always event increased our chapter size by 20 members and left sisters reminded that the love and sisterhood of Alpha Gamma Delta go far beyond your collegiate years.
Hawaii Alumnae ChapterLeah Davis Rowland, Alpha Epsilon–Westminster College, hosted the Hawaii Alumnae Chapter at the magical Waialae Country Club for a holiday celebration!
Tulsa Alumnae ClubThe Tulsa Alumnae Club had a great time getting together for their holiday party!
Winnipeg Junior CircleThe Winnipeg Junior Circle has been busy since the summer! We began our new year with a cottage retreat in September and assisted Beta Gamma with Formal Recruitment. Then, we hosted Beta Gamma’s 85th Anniversary weekend in late October, where we were joined by more than 70 Beta Gamma sisters! We held the Ugly Sweater Alumnae Christmas party, beat an Escape Room challenge and have started monthly brunches together. We hosted the first annual Alpha Gam Always event for alumnae in Winnipeg in February, and we are already planning IRD in April in addition to a dinner for graduating members in May. We volunteered across the city for the Week of Service and will be making a team for the MS Walk in May! We are having a fantastic time staying busy and spending time with our sisters.
Tulsa Alumnae Club
Hawaii Alumnae Chapter
Gamma Alpha and Athens Alumnae Chapter
Alumnae chapter/club recaps for the Spring Quarterly are due March 15. Fill out the form online by searching “recap form” at alphagammadelta.org, or email your report to [email protected].
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alumnae profile
t age 15, Judy Hulbert Tudor, Delta Omicron–
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, entered Nevada’s
foster care system to escape an abusive household. A
year later, she was left paralyzed from the waist down after a
sudden and unexpected illness. No foreigner to struggle, these
seemingly insurmountable hardships propelled her on a mission
to give back.
For the last 20 years, Judy has found fulfillment serving others
through working in child welfare for the state and county in
Nevada. Her roles have expanded from foster care manager and
adoption worker to department supervisor and manager. Now,
as UNLV’s child welfare training specialist and social work
instructor, she is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of
advocates.
As a teenager, Judy says the help she received was crucial.
Struggling with the anxieties of going to family court and
grappling with the fear that no one would believe her story, the
support she received from social workers and court-appointed
advocates helped to save her life.
“Knowing there were people who believed in me and believed in
my potential really made a tremendous difference in inspiring me
to go to college and be successful,” Judy said.
Equipped with her spiritual faith and the encouragement of
social advocates and close relatives, Judy enrolled at UNLV,
where she built another pivotal support system—a sisterhood
within Alpha Gamma Delta.
“The more I pursued my goals of receiving an education, the
larger the gap was between me and my family,” Judy said.
“Joining a sorority and developing that sense of family and
sisterhood was very appealing. It was important to belong to a
group of people who shared the same values.”
Judy graduated with her bachelor’s degree in social work, the
same day she married her husband, Glenn, whom she met
through her Alpha Gamma Delta sister-mother. Twenty-one years
later, they remain happily married with two teenage daughters.
After receiving her master’s degree with more than two
decades of subsequent application, Judy returned to her alma
mater to start teaching through the Nevada Partnership for
Training, which offers supplemental education to child welfare
professionals throughout the state of Nevada. She also serves as
Delta Omicron’s Campus Relations Advisor.
In addition to teaching courses through UNLV’s School of Social
Work, Judy leads the Nevada Partnership’s 12-week training
academy that helps gear professionals of all backgrounds to
succeed in social advocacy. This includes teaching her students
how to communicate and build relationships with clients and
A Knowing there were people who believed in me and believed in
my potential really made a tremendous
difference in inspiring me to go to college and be
successful.
Success Through ServiceBy Beth Hartnett, Delta Tau–Chapman University
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coaching them through the struggles of making their first home
visit. She admits that she had to drive around the block a few
times before gathering the courage to conduct her first home
visit.
To date, Judy has trained more than 200 professionals who are
now making a difference in the lives of hundreds of individuals
across the state of Nevada. It’s a source of pride for the woman
who credits her resiliency to the support of such mentors.
“Being able to share practical experience with my students has
been really rewarding,” Judy said. “It’s a joy to see how theory
and practice work together to improve the work we do for kids
and families.”
Joining a sorority and developing that sense of family
and sisterhood was very appealing. It was important
to belong to a group of people who shared the same values.
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Delta –University of Minnesota Mary Stock Johnson ‘62
Epsilon –University of Kentucky Joan Classen Shinnick ‘50
Eta –DePauw University Julie Robertson ‘84Barbara Leske Roob ‘54
Iota –University of WashingtonJoan Stansbury Wood ‘41
Kappa –Allegheny College Dorothy Ballantyne Milliken ‘29
Lambda –Northwestern University Audrey Miller Savelli ‘49
Mu –Brenau University Barbara Stockton Perry ‘44
Nu –Boston University Martha Lovett Emerson ‘43
Xi –Illinois Wesleyan University Betty Smith Cribbett ‘38Shirlee Haegele Griffith ‘48
Omicron –University of California-Berkeley Jayne Browning Squires ‘37
Upsilon –University of OklahomaCoates Bauer ‘52Jackye McLean Choate ‘52
Phi –Oregon State University Teri Byland Dean ‘60Earlene Williams McCabe ‘53
Chi –Michigan State University June Bialy Colwell ‘38Suzanne Howe Lindquist ‘48Lois Bolt Kidd ‘37
Psi –University of Alabama Margaret Segrest Peyton ‘57Martha Pennington Hall ‘58Nell Smithson Hawkins ‘39
Omega –University of Akron Kathleen Hutson Francis ‘81
Alpha Alpha –University at Buffalo, The State University of NY Elizabeth Wollschlager Neal ‘40
Alpha Beta –University of Michigan Cynthia Hopson Burpee ‘66Jean Alexander McSweeny ‘53Judith A Pilkinton Rosauer ‘58
Alpha Delta –Ohio Wesleyan University Patricia Clarke Braun ‘46
Alpha Kappa –Bowling Green State University Evelyn Oates Lotz ‘45
Alpha Lambda –The Ohio State University Caroline Ledford Snell ‘50
Alpha Nu –Kent State University Shirley Horner Nixon ‘51
Alpha Xi – University of Maryland- College Park Rozella Evans Hagen ‘49
Alpha Omicron –West Virginia Wesleyan College Maxine Fleming Lemon ‘48
Beta Beta –North Dakota State University DonnaO’Connell Seaburg ‘66
Beta Epsilon –Carroll UniversityAmy Andrews ‘90
Beta Eta –Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Mona Garland Kaegi ‘58
Beta Xi –Purdue UniversitySue Ann Shadley ‘71
Gamma Alpha –University of Georgia Katherine Blackshear Boardman ‘46Dorothy Treadwell Cantrell ‘61Irene Slaughter Hale ‘45Jean Travis Hall ‘55Nancy Malcom ‘59Nancy Boyd Martin ‘51
Gamma Beta –Florida State University Carol Fulkerson Ashley ‘53Barbara Ann Watson Born ‘56Eleanor Mullins Christeson ‘37Margaret Swanson Goodrum ‘46Hallie Bailey Kimble ‘32Kathleen Long Tew ‘31
Gamma Delta –Auburn University Christine Blackburn Danner ‘39Patricia Harris Harp ‘53Emily Walker Irwin ‘48
Gamma Theta –Florida Southern College Donnie Greenway Brown ‘65
Gamma Pi –Middle Tennessee State University Betty Lou Witty Shoemaker ‘70
Gamma Rho –Armstrong State University Margaret Hatch ‘78
Gamma Xi –Murray State University Ashley Bowles Dunn ‘96
Gamma Omega –University of Alabama at Birmingham Jennifer Wilhite Grissom ‘81
Delta Alpha –University of Southern California Marjorie Hoth Lyons ‘58Donna Isbell Morton ‘60
Delta Beta –Washington State University Elizabeth Appleford Swantz ‘40
Delta Gamma –Montana State University Edith Johnson Carlson ‘32Dianne Undem O’Neill ‘59
Delta Delta –University of Oregon Betty Towe Dunlap ‘44
Delta Zeta –University of British Columbia Geraldine Legge Gartside ‘52Linda March Humphries ‘70Lorna Sutherland Klassen ‘65
Delta Theta– University of Idaho Judith Coker Fagliano ‘70Hettie Richardson Jones ‘72Lois Nogle McMullen ‘61
Epsilon Alpha –University of Missouri Lou Moulder Wheeler ‘56
Epsilon Delta –University of Texas at Austin Beverly Smith Bavousett ‘51Martha Angerstein Wasson ‘47
Epsilon Eta –Texas Christian University Geraldine Allison Humphreys ‘55
Epsilon Kappa –Pittsburg State University Mary Rinehart Thomas ‘60
Epsilon Nu –University of Central Oklahoma Carol Cluggish Sivewright ‘67
Zeta Pi –Saint Joseph’s UniversityLisa Marino ‘95
Zeta Nu –Alma College Lynne Lehnhardt ‘87
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sister spotlight
Meet TanyaT anya Motsi, a Zimbabwe native and now senior at
The University of British Columbia, serves as the Chapter President for Delta Zeta‒The University of British Columbia. As an Academic All-Canadian, Top
Panhellenic Scholar and Strive for Pi honoree, Tanya admits that free time is rare. Yet, when she has a “lighter week” she takes advantage of the Vancouver outdoors, visits a new exhibition or takes in a film downtown. She reminds her sisters to “never underestimate yourself.”
WHAT LESSONS DID YOU LEARN AS THE VP OF RECRUITMENT FOR YOUR CHAPTER? HOW DO YOU FORESEE THOSE LESSONS TRANSLATING IN THE WORKFORCE?
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATION?
TELL US ABOUT YOUR SUCCESSES AS A VARSITY ATHLETE.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ALPHA GAMMA DELTA MEMORY?
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR SISTERS?
There are so many things that I have learned about the women in my chapter, our history and our alumnae this past year as VPR. I was actually really surprised by how little I knew. I feel like having a position in the chapter – any position, really – opens up an entirely new perspective. Two big lessons I definitely see carrying forward into the workforce include how to effectively build a personal brand and how to manage and work with a large group of people.
After graduation, I would really like to work in technical apparel design. There are a few design studios in Germany; I would ideally like to move there and start working for a company like Adidas or Nike.
In technical terms, I have a steady trend of a 6.5-15% decrease in speed at every race. While that decrease may not sound like much, in my races the difference between first place and last place is usually four-to-five tenths of a second (and that’s from a pool of 50 or more people). So, “missing by a hair” is a legitimate concern. I’ve had the opportunity to train alongside and mock-race world-class athletes at the World Athletics Center in Arizona.
One of our recruitment practices from this past year evokes a favorite memory. Our chapter took a break from rehearsing our scripts to spend some time to do some team building. We went around in a circle trying to articulate what the chapter meant to us. It was a very heartwarming experience, and everyone there exposed a very raw version of herself. The past year presented many personal trials for a lot of us and being able to openly express our gratitude to each other was humbling and inspiring.
Never underestimate yourself. As collegians, we are often defined by our age and are sometimes overlooked because we are perceived to lack experience. But, we should never let that dissuade us from going after what we want, whether it be a position in the chapter, job opportunity, or lifestyle change or redirection. The worst thing that can happen is that you fail, but at least there is something to learn from it, and failure still counts as experience in my opinion. It’s better to shoot for the stars and land on the moon, rather to spend the rest of your time looking up, wondering what could have been.
By Jennifer Martin Bernheim, Gamma Sigma–Troy University
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KNOW HOW
How Greek Life Prepares You for Your First Job
Nothing is more stressful than stepping into your first job after graduation. Your emotions run from enthusiastic to nervous, with countless others in between. In college, you may have taken classes that challenged you to develop skills, and you may have gained experience though an internship which provided insight. For me, it wasn’t a class or an internship; it was Greek life that prepared me the most. I didn’t realize how my undergraduate journey as an Alpha Gamma Delta enabled me to find success at work until several months into my first job. Here are some tips to make sure you gain the most from your collegiate experience as you prepare for the “real world.”
By Kara Czarcinski, Zeta Tau–Seton Hall University
PRIORITIZE Throughout the Alpha Gamma Delta Experience, you are educated on how to handle competing priorities, manage your time and determine an effective way to reach your goals. No matter what position you hold post-graduation, the time management and prioritizing skills acquired through Alpha Gam will enable you to adapt and face unexpected challenges head-on.
WORK FOR YOUR TEAM Starting the day you accept your invitation to Alpha Gamma Delta, you are introduced to a diverse group of talented women. Greek life develops your interpersonal skills and teaches you how to value others’ opinions. After days of Formal Recruitment, you learn how to not only sell yourself, but more importantly, your sisterhood. Having the capability to collaborate with others will prepare you to work professionally, represent your team and reach unified goals.
LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKESThere will be times when you fail or let people down as a leader. That is when you learn the most. The opportunity to study our weaknesses in a safe environment greatly prepares you for your first job. Failure teaches you that it’s okay to make mistakes, ask questions and rework a project or idea. More importantly, it teaches you that tomorrow is a new day; a new day to continue to move onward and upward.
BECOME A LEADEROnce you become an Alpha Gam, you represent leadership. If you are elected or appointed to a chapter officer position, you learn how to speak eloquently to reach your audience, motivate others to actively participate, prepare and work within a budget, complete reports, develop creative solutions and handle difficult conversations. These learned skills help you become the best version of yourself and enable you to inspire and impact those around you.
Sophia Baur-WaisbordAlpha Beta–University
of MichiganMajor: Health and Fitness-
Kinesiology
Kelly Cole BaxterRho–Iowa State UniversityMajor: Doctor of Pharmacy
Sara BongratzBeta Iota–Eastern Illinois University
Major: Family and Consumer Sciences-Family Services
Kelsey BurtonTheta Upsilon–Georgetown
CollegePursuing: Master of
Organizational Leadership
Renee CantrellAlpha Epsilon–Westminster
CollegeMajor: Early Childhood and
Special Education
Hannah ChutePhi–Oregon State UniversityMajor: Apparel Design and
Merchandising Management
Kellie ClarkAlpha Pi–Wayne State University
Major: Biomedical Physics
Ariel CohenAlpha Lambda–The Ohio
State UniversityPursuing: Juris Doctor
Kaityn AldrichRho–Iowa State UniversityMajor: Civil Engineering
Rachele ArnoldussenBeta Beta–North Dakota
State UniversityMajor: Pharmacy
Amanda BaltazarZeta Zeta–Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major: Pre-Optometry & Biomedical Engineering
The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation would like to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients.
Kaci AboltBeta Iota–Eastern Illinois University
Pursuing: Master of Arts: College Student Personnel
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSThanks to the generosity of sisters and friends, the Foundation awarded 48 General Scholarships to outstanding Alpha Gamma Deltas.Congratulations to our 2015-16 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.
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2015-2016Scholars
Kelley Eckert FelderAlpha Pi–Wayne State UniversityPursuing: Doctor of Educational
Leadership with Principal License
Courtney GeigerGamma Psi–University of
North AlabamaMajor: Elementary Education
Anna GetmanTheta Tau–Belmont University
Major: Management and Management Information System
Abbey HullTheta Tau–Belmont University
Major: English Writing
Lauren HulseyGamma Psi–University of
North AlabamaMajor: Elementary Education
Patricia JacobsonAlpha Beta–University
of MichiganMajor: Nursing
Mackenzie JonesEpsilon Omega–Truman
State UniversityMajor: Communication
Disorders
Sarah Ann KeeterGamma Psi–University of
North AlabamaMajor: Marketing
Brittney KirkGamma Zeta–University
of MemphisMajor: Teaching All Learners
Lynette LesterDelta Alpha–University of
Southern CaliforniaMajor: Human Biology
Noelle HallGamma Psi–University of
North AlabamaMajor: Nursing
Michelle HarperAlpha Pi–Wayne State University
Pursuing: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Jenna HendersonUpsilon–University of Oklahoma
Major: Human Relations
Stephanie CoxRho–Iowa State University
Major: Marketing
Lauren HaberZeta Beta–Lehigh UniversityMajor: Integrated Business
and Engineering
Alexandra HornbacherBeta Beta–North Dakota
State UniversityMajor: Zoology & Psychology
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Natalie MooreGamma Zeta–University
of MemphisMajor: Business Management
Amber MorneauZeta Upsilon–Northern
Michigan UniversityPursuing: Masters of Higher Education/Student Affairs
Keisha OrrEpsilon–University of Kentucky
Major: Animal Sciences/Pre-Veterinary
Marisa PappOmega–University of Akron
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Nicole RayZeta Gamma–Gannon University
Major: Physician Assistant
Katie PounceyGamma Sigma–Troy University
Major: Nursing
Kathryn LisleEpsilon Upsilon–Tarleton
State UniversityMajor: Agriculture Education
Rachel LukowskiRho–Iowa State University
Major: Dietetics and Kinesiology
Kailey MarchantKappa Delta–Westminster
College-MissouriMajor: Early Childhood and
Elementary Education
Mary McHaleAlpha Iota–Baldwin Wallace University
Major: Public Health
One online application allows applicants to be considered for any scholarship for which
they are eligible.
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Natalie RichardZeta Gamma–Gannon University
Major: Physician Assistant
Alexis RidenourEpsilon Nu–University of Central OklahomaMajor: Interpersonal
Communication
Macy RoystonBeta Beta–North Dakota
State UniversityPursuing: Doctor of Pharmacy
Emily StricklandGamma Phi–Georgia
Institute of TechnologyMajor: Industrial and Systems
Engingeering
Savanna TannerNu Alpha–Appalachian
State UniversityMajor: Communications Studies
Elizabeth SelingerZeta Omega–University of Ontario
Institute of TechnologyPursuing: Master of Materials Science
Alexis SmithZeta Chi–University of
Western OntarioMajor: Nursing
Brooke Hayes WalkerGamma Omega–University of
Alabama at BirminghamMajor: Academic Advising
Lauren WinchesterPi–Coe College
Major: Communication Studies, Public Relations, German
Elizabeth TarterGamma Xi–Murray State University
Pursuing: Medical Doctor
Carolyn TobinZeta Upsilon–Northern Michigan
UniversityPursuing: Doctor of Physical
Therapy
Nicole RicchiniBeta Alpha–Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityMajor: Social Work
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 $141,250 for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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Ashley AlagnaBarbara Henderson Miller
ScholarshipBeta Epsilon–Carroll UniversityPursuing: Doctor of Physical
Therapy
Sara AndrewsBarbara Caldwell
Memorial ScholarshipZeta–Ohio University
Major: Early Childhood Education
Paniz ArabJohn & Betty Yeoman Briffett Scholarship
Delta Epsilon–University of California-Los AngelesMajor: Global Studies
Samantha BaughmanMichelle Flake Morgan Scholarship
Gamma Tau–University of West Georgia
Major: Marketing
Sydney BivertDelta Sigma Hawaii Scholarship
Delta Sigma–University of Hawaii at Manoa
Major: Family Resources
Emma-Mary BlackwoodElsie M. Jackson Scholarship
Zeta Omega–University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Major: Biological Science/ Life Science
Katie BlankenshipDee Ann Elliott Woodall ScholarshipUpsilon–University of OklahomaMajor: Occupational Therapy
Brittany BloomeCharlotte Kickhaefer Davis Scholarship
Zeta Sigma–Northwood University
Major: Advertising/Marketing
Allie BohnstengelJane Peters Dawson Scholarship
Beta Iota–Eastern Illinois University
Major: Health Administration
Michelle BretlPatricia Houck Holvick ScholarshipIota–University of WashingtonMajor: Voice Performance &
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Hayley BrownPierson Family Delta Beta
ScholarshipDelta Beta–Washington
State UniversityMajor: Business Marketing
Hope Cooper BucknerHarriett Fox Grant Scholarship
Theta Tau–Belmont UniversityPursuing: Master of Education in
Nonprofit 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, Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director, by phone at 317-663-4242 or by email at [email protected].
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Endowed Scholarship Awards
Katie CampBeta Xi Scholarship
Beta Xi–Purdue UniversityMajor: Elementary Education
Helen CarefootSarah Geraldine & Rufus Preston
Payne ScholarshipDelta Alpha–University of
Southern CaliforniaMajor: Journalism/International
Relations
Michelle CastelliCulp Memorial Scholarship
Epsilon Lambda–University of Central Missouri
Major: Graphic Design
Kelsey CiszewskiPeggy Kuebler Field Scholarship
Alpha Beta–University of Michigan
Major: Nursing
Casey ClowesRosalie Chuma Polche ScholarshipDelta Xi–Arizona State University
Pursuing: Juris Doctor
Kimberly CobbJess Agee Temple & Helen Pasas
Todd Memorial ScholarshipDelta Eta–San Diego
State UniversityMajor: Hospitality and Tourism
Management
Kayla CobbsGinger Griffies Scholarship
Theta Epsilon–University of South Alabama
Major: Physical Therapy
Brianna CooperDiane Raffel Collins ScholarshipDelta Omicron–University of
Nevada-Las VegasMajor: Kinesiology
Chelsea CostaDr. Dorothy E. Chapman Scholarship
Zeta Zeta–Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major: Environmental Engineering; Environmental and
Sustainability Studies
Katelin CourseyCindy Devereaux
Memorial ScholarshipBeta Eta–Southern Illinois University at CarbondaleMajor: Musical Theater
Kendra CranfordBeta Omicron Scholarship
Beta Omicron–Illinois State University
Major: Interior and Environmental Design
Brandi CrewsJudy Tice Scholarship
Theta Lambda–University of West Florida
Major: Public Relations
Isabelle CutbirthPauline Schandelmeier Scholarship
for Alpha ChapterAlpha–Syracuse University
Major: Mathematics, Pre-Veterinary program
Amanda Sealock DanKay Schurr Scholarship
Epsilon Nu–University of Central Oklahoma
Pursuing: Master of Education- Library Media Specialist
Maureen DonovanPatricia Houck Holvick ScholarshipIota–University of Washington
Major: Business Administration-Marketing
Quynh DuongDelta Pi Scholarship
Delta Pi–San Francisco State University
Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Emmalee FishburnElaine Barrick Bess Scholarship
Beta Alpha–Nebraska Wesleyan University
Pursuing: Master of Public Health
Ashley FlerlageSherralyn Denning Craven
ScholarshipEpsilon Lambda–University of
Central MissouriMajor: Elementary Education
Katrina Gaines-SpearsSir Harry Polche ScholarshipDelta Alpha–University of
Southern CaliforniaMajor: Fine Arts
Joanna GohlkeDiana Falk Stevens Memorial
ScholarshipBeta Epsilon–Carroll UniversityMajor: Business Administration
Elena GomezHarriett Olsen Nagel ScholarshipDelta Tau–Chapman UniversityMajor: Mass Communications
and Media Studies
Mariya GorlovaHelen Mae Clarahan Spiese Scholarship
Tau–University of TorontoMajor: Human Geography and
Urban Studies
Brooke GraussMargaret Shirley Koster
Scholarship for PsiPsi–University of Alabama
Major: Management & Marketing
Milana GuadagnoCindy Devereaux
Memorial ScholarshipBeta Eta–Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Allison HayesConnie Yates Brown Scholarship
Epsilon Kappa–Pittsburg State UniversityMajor: Nursing
Aubrey HayesChicago Northwest Suburban
Alumnae ScholarshipXi–Illinois Wesleyan University
Pursuing: Master of Social Work
Jana HoffmanJean Lehl Koziara ScholarshipGamma Upsilon–University
of MontevalloPursuing: Master of
Social Work
Lyndsey HornerEpsilon Beta Educational Scholarship
Epsilon Beta–University of Kansas
Major: Elementary Education
Kaycee HowellCarol Frost Smawley Scholarship
Delta Beta–Washington State University
Major: Kinesiology
Josey HrbekZeta Omicron ScholarshipZeta Omicron–Kettering
UniversityMajor: Chemical Engineering
Lauren DzakovichWilliam Rumsfield Scholarship
Beta Delta–Indiana UniversityMajor: Elementary and Special
Education
Kaitlin EhlersBarbara Feurer Freise ScholarshipSigma–University of Illinois at
Urbana-ChampaignMajor: Accounting
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Ariana JankovicSouthern California
Alumnae ScholarshipDelta Tau–Chapman UniversityMajor: Televison & Broadcast
Journalism
Kaitlin KellyJenae Marie Johnson ScholarshipBeta Epsilon–Carroll UniversityPursuing: Master of Physician
Assistant Studies
Hillary KletscherG. Robert Grant ScholarshipRho–Iowa State UniversityMajor: Biological Systems
Engineering, Business Administration
Kristen KoltvedtCalvin & Marian Newell Memorial
ScholarshipZeta Sigma–Northwood
UniversityMajor: Accounting, Finance
Amber KoontzMarilynn Joan Yocum Roy
Memorial ScholarshipAlpha Iota–Baldwin Wallace University
Major: English
Brittany KoppenTricia Barber Scholarship
Gamma Alpha–University of Georgia
Major: Middle Grades Math and Science Education
Amanda KuhnBeta Beta Scholarship
Beta Beta–North Dakota State University
Major: Pharmacy
Jamie MacielOmicron ScholarshipDelta Rho–Sonoma
State UniversityMajor: Human Development
Anna MarshHillary FitzHugh ScholarshipGamma Zeta–University
of MemphisMajor: Child Development
Lindsay MarshallLucy Cushman Collins Scholarship
Gamma Beta–Florida State University
Pursuing: Master of Arts
Ryann MataLinda A. Werner Scholarship
Delta Theta–University of IdahoMajor: Elementary Education
Taylor MeadowsCarol Frost Smawley Scholarship
Delta Beta–Washington State UniversityMajor: Business
Stephanie MeierDuPage Area Alumnae Club
ScholarshipBeta Iota–Eastern Illinois University
Major: Elementary Education
Martha MichaelSarah Geraldine & Rufus Preston
Payne ScholarshipGamma Alpha–University
of GeorgiaMajor: Journalism and International Relations
Erin MobleyMartha Cowart Means Scholarship
Gamma Beta–Florida State University
Pursuing: Doctor of Health Services Policy and
Management
Caitlin MrumlinskiBarbara Feurer Freise ScholarshipSigma–University of Illinois at
Urbana-ChampaignMajor: Community Health
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Joan PackGrace Johnson Taylor Scholarship
Mu–Brenau UniversityMajor: Music
Sydney PatrickEmily H. Butterfield Scholarship
Upsilon–University of OklahomaMajor: Architecture
Madelyn PelletierGamma Xi ScholarshipGamma Xi–Murray
State UniversityMajor: Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Nicole PereiraLorna Wilson Bridgden Tau
ScholarshipTau–University of Toronto
Major: Bachelors of Education
Samantha PerrinHarriett Fox Grant Scholarship
Zeta Nu–Alma CollegePursuing: Master of Science in
Higher Education
Caitlin PlummerHelen E. Heggie ScholarshipDelta Alpha–University of
Southern CaliforniaMajor: Print and Digital
Journalism
Aileen PollitzerGamma Phi Memorial Scholarship
Gamma Phi–Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies
Ivy PopeFrances Funderburk Scholarship
Gamma Tau–University of West Georgia
Major: Business Marketing
Jessica RaisanenAlpha Beta Past Grand Council
Members ScholarshipAlpha Beta–University
of MichiganPursuing: Master of
Public Health
Ashton RayMary Rogan Conley Scholarship
Gamma Psi–University of North Alabama
Major: Elementary Education
Megan NashMildred Martin Scholarship
Upsilon–University of OklahomaPursuing: Master of Social Work
Samantha OlsonTheta Sigma Upsilon ScholarshipXi–Illinois Wesleyan UniversityPursuing: Master of Science in
Biomedical Visualization
Emily RitterAdelaine Cheney McMurray
ScholarshipIota–University of Washington
Major: Business
Jillian RothCarol Ann Gordon ScholarshipOmega–University of Akron
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Yzel SanchezDelta Xi Scholarship
Delta Xi–Arizona State UniversityMajor: Computer
Information Systems
Celina SarkesBarbara Caldwell Memorial
ScholarshipZeta–Ohio University
Major: Biological Sciences-Pre-medical
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Jocelyn SchelskeDelta Theta Scholarship
Delta Theta–University of IdahoMajor: Psychology
Claire SchmidtLaVerne Taylor Flanagan ScholarshipGamma Delta–Auburn UniversityMajor: Masters of Industrial and
Systems Engineering
Sarah ScrantonCindy Devereaux
Memorial ScholarshipBeta Eta–Southern Illinois University at CarbondaleMajor: Special Education/
Elementary Education
Grace ShipmanBarbara Drummond Thorne Scholarship
Gamma Delta–Auburn UniversityMajor: Communication
Kelsey SkinnerElizabeth Connely Lee Scholarship
Alpha Pi–Wayne State UniversityPursuing: Master of Education-
College Student Personel
Shelby SteeleBarbara Feurer Freise Dallas
Alumnae ScholarshipEpsilon Psi–University
of Texas at DallasMajor: Psychology
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Erin SullivanIota Scholarship
Iota–University of WashingtonPursuing: Master of Social Work
Callie ThompsonLuann Rhodes Scholarship
Gamma Phi–Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy
Marissa VinsonBarbara Feurer Freise ScholarshipSigma–University of Illinois at
Urbana-ChampaignMajor: Actuarial Science
Samantha WallisCharles J. & Helen Desha Petrie
ScholarshipDelta Theta–University of Idaho
Pursuing: Master of International Relations
Lexie WardJane A. Graf Scholarship
Theta Tau–Belmont UniversityMajor: Music Business
Cidnye WeimerBarbara Caldwell Memorial
ScholarshipZeta–Ohio University
Major: Master of Higher Education-College Student
Personnel
Hannah WoodruffDawn Cleek Memorial Scholarship
Gamma Zeta–University of Memphis
Major: Accounting
Cara YocumJessie Fortier Memorial Scholarship
Zeta Eta–Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Major: Biomedical Engineering with Biomechanics
Concentration
Destinee YoungAlpha Omicron-Glauner Scholarship
Alpha Omicron–West Virginia Wesleyan College
Major: Multi-Categorical Special Education
Tessa ZemanOmicron Scholarship
Delta Alpha–University of Southern California
Major: Communication
Jamie StillerBarbara Henderson Miller
ScholarshipGamma Omicron–Eastern
Kentucky UniversityPursuing: Master of Science in
Occupational Therapy
Katlyn StricklendLorna Wilson Brigden Scholarship
Psi–University of AlabamaPursuing: Juris Doctor
Shannon WieseSandy McMurray Novak Scholarship
Iota–University of WashingtonPursuing: Master of
Occupational Therapy
Rachel WittenbachRobert Graf Scholarship
Upsilon–University of OklahomaMajor: Chemical Engineering
Alexandra WolfeDelta Memorial Scholarship
Delta–University of MinnesotaMajor: Kinesiology
Lauren ToweryBarbara Drummond Thorne Scholarship
Gamma Delta–Auburn UniversityMajor: Biomedical Sciences,
Pre-Medicine
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Jennifer ZetochaBarbara Henderson Miller
ScholarshipBeta Beta–North Dakota
State UniversityPursuing: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Katrina ZuraskyMargaret Uhl Burrows Scholarship
Theta Zeta–Randolph-Macon College
Pursuing: Master of Education- Counselor Education
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Julie Waitman, Executive Director for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, and alumna of Beta Beta–North Dakota State University, took time to chat about her service as an Alpha Gam Leadership
Consultant (LC). She was one of five LCs (known as Chapter Consultants at the time) from 1980 to 1981 to travel across the country to visit, grow and educate chapters.
Inspired by the LCs that visited her chapter, Julie decided to take the plunge and apply. After she was selected, she attended the two-week training program, she lovingly refers to as the “Deedee Smith Evans School of Alpha Gamma Delta” at International Headquarters. Deedee served as Grand Vice President-Undergraduates at the time and moved into International Headquarters each summer to conduct the consultant training. Julie still considers Deedee a key influencer in her life today.
After her training, she was off-packing all of her personal items into two suitcases and a large leather case that held hard copies of every officer manual. She was required to travel with an Alpha Gamma Delta patterned skirt and had a travel blazer with the Armorial Bearings on the pocket.
Julie had a strong focus on helping new chapters. She loved the excitement amongst the chapter’s charter members
and the extension process. She enjoyed everything from helping the chapter members move in, seeing sisters take on leadership roles and even helping sisters understand how to create a legacy of sisterhood that would last for generations. She loved being an LC to the new chapters and at times, she felt immense pressure. “You are Alpha Gamma Delta to the women you meet,” she said. “You are their first impression of the organization.”
To this day, Julie is still passionate about the Alpha Gamma Delta LC program. “If you have the opportunity to apply to be a Leadership Consultant, do it,” she said. “You’ll have difficult times, but you’ll also have amazing success, and you will help create a future generation of women leaders.” The LC program remains the key vehicle for delivery of the outstanding leadership experience we know and love as Alpha Gamma Delta. If you’re interested in further information, or would like to apply to the 2017-2018 LC Program, please visit www.alphagammadelta.org or contact Jennifer Johnson, Leadership Development Manager, at [email protected].
*The Alpha Gamma Delta Leadership Consultant Program is made possible in part by generous donations to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation.
Coming Full Circle
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INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERSExecutive Director, Wendy Bright Faust8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.663.4200 [email protected] Hours – 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. EST
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATIONExecutive Director, Julie Waitman8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 [email protected] Hours – 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. EST
INTERNATIONAL COUNCILINTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTRie Gerah [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT–ALUMNAEMelissa Jacobson [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT COLLEGIANSLelia VanNorden [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT–MEMBERSHIPMarie Ford [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT–EXTENSIONLee Woodham [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT–FINANCEBobette Sandifer [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT–PANHELLENIC AFFAIRSCinda Zehner O'[email protected]
ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION PRESIDENTPatricia Tulley [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENTDebbie Douglass RothSECRETARY Janis Lang Bartosz
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PRESIDENTKatie Jolley [email protected]
DIRECTORS Gail Calkins Duree Mary Beth Dulcey Morabito Bobette Sandifer Thompson
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Spot A Squirrel!
Brienne Thornbury, Gamma Iota–Mercer University, had to take a picture with this cute stuffed squirrel in The Alamo gift shop while visiting San Antonio, Texas.
Sarah Stutts, Gamma Delta–Auburn University, spied this squirrel during her adventures in Nikko, Japan.
Stefanie Sacks, Zeta Iota–Miami University, and her family vacationed in Stockholm, Sweden, and spotted a giant squirrel in the children’s garden while visiting Skansen, an open-air museum and zoo.
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