Spring 2024 Quarterly

Chief Marketing Officer

Wendy Theus Barker

Gamma Alpha–University of Georgia

Quarterly Editor/Content Manager

Maddy Fritz Duncan

Theta Upsilon–Georgetown College

Alumnae Engagement Manager

Tara Prather

Theta Kappa–University of Virginia

Alumnae Development Manager

Maria Nowicki Rice

Beta Delta–Indiana University Bloomington

Events and Engagement Manager

Louisa Lee

Upsilon–University of Oklahoma

Digital Content Specialist

Katie Sellards –Delta Delta Delta

THE MISSION

The Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly magazine endeavors to serve as a forum of communication to inspire, educate and challenge members on Fraternity and women’s issues. To rekindle, sustain and excite member loyalty and interest through celebrating and validating sisterhood and recognizing and acknowledging individual and chapter/club accomplishments. To serve as a permanent record and archive, documenting the Fraternity.

PRODUCTION NOTES

The Quarterly is published by the Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity and is created by its in-house marketing and communications department. The Spring 2024 issue is digitally distributed to members. In an effort to continue being financially responsible stewards of the Fraternity, we will continue reassessing various distribution methods for the Quarterly going forward. Please continue emailing your article submissions to à quarterly@ alphagammadelta.org Submission deadlines are the first day of September, and March. Visit ® alphagammadelta.org/quarterly-mag to update your mailing address and distribution preferences or to ® view past issues.

International President's Viewpoint

uring my first International Convention address in 2018, I stated that our focus would be on two specific questions: Will our actions create the best sorority experience possible? How are we inspiring women to impact the world?

Those words were spoken with a lot of hope, but not knowing what the next six years would bring. Looking back now, I can say those two questions have remained guideposts, even through the challenges of COVID-19, political discord and increased polarization of viewpoints that is happening throughout the U.S. and the world. I firmly believe our actions in re-envisioning how Alpha Gamma Delta is governed and operates have empowered staff and volunteers to work together and provided a space for us to truly focus on the sorority experience.

I’ve long believed that each International President has a specific role to serve based on what the Fraternity needs, and each International President and the Councils she serves with find a way to leave the Fraternity in a better place than it was before. My role has been to be a bridge, allowing the organization to move from Operational Governance, a model that once served us well, to Policy Governance, a model that has better empowered staff and volunteers to work together with focus on the sorority experience. I truly believe this has positioned the Fraternity so that we will continue to flourish. I am sincerely grateful to Alpha Gamma Delta for the opportunity to serve, and I have grown and learned so very much stewarding this governance change.

As I have traveled the US, visiting chapters, meeting and talking with sisters, and as I have worked with International Council, our Volunteer Service Team, Foundation Trustees, FHC Directors, and staff from all three Alpha Gam entities, Alpha Gamma Delta has shown me time and time again that she is a place where, if you let her, she will change your life. We are a big tent, with sisters who have different beliefs, backgrounds, experiences and passions. Where else but in Alpha Gamma Delta do we have a

chance to find commonalities despite our differences—providing us the opportunity to gain understanding, grow in wisdom, cultivate acquaintance, cherish friendships, learn the joy of service, and multiply our talents of leadership. Alpha Gamma Delta encourages us to do the best we can in this brave space we call sisterhood.

It has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve Alpha Gamma Delta as her 24th President. I’m looking forward to continuing to contribute to the well-being of Alpha Gam, just in a different role and place, all while cheering on the next group of leaders as they continue to move our beloved Fraternity forward.

Fraternity Policy Governance

To learn more about the Fraternity's shift from an Operational Governance model to a Policy Governance model, turn to ® page 28 for Lee's reflections on International Council guiding the Fraternity towards a more efficient process of Council governance

Dr. Lee Woodham Langub

International President Gamma Alpha–University of Georgia

In This Issue

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

Members are making a splash on social media with their ambitious

Katie Overcash Psi–University of Alabama

Fraternity

Alumnae

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ALUMNA COMPETES IN BOSTON MARATHON

Audrey Fischer aims to complete races with worldwide acclaim, starting with the Boston Marathon.

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Sisters Angela and Katie show Alpha Gam spirit in front of African wildlife while on a yoga retreat in Kenya, November 2023. READ MORE: ® Page 16

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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL

International President: Lee Woodham Langub

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Klazina van den Berg, Kalina Haynes, Catherine Matthews, Jennifer Smentek

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Chief Executive Officer: Katie Jolley Abernathy

FOUNDATION

Chair: Carol Richards Peske

Vice Chair: Adrienne Kerr Beckett

Trustees: Lee Woodham Langub, Melissa Jacobson James, Martha Petry Parham, Maurie Jones Phelan, Lynne Dunford Rossell, Bobette Sandifer Thompson, Sylvie Kramer Weikert

Chief Executive Officer: Julie Waitman

FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION

President: Caroline Mahoney

Vice President: Mary Kate Toomey Daly

Directors: Libby Kavoulakis, Jennifer Smentek Mores, Cynthia Hunt

Chief Executive Officer: Lisa Busch Spalding

spot a squirrel

Top Left to Right:  1. April Runcik, Theta Psi–Austin Peay State University, looks after two rescued baby squirrels at a wildlife rescue.  2. Glenace Schaefer Klinker, Beta Epsilon–Carroll University, and Barbara Buber Cordray, Epsilon Gamma–University of Denver, spot a metal origami squirrel statue at Fort Worth Gardens.  3. Alpha Pi–Wayne State University alumnae touring a home in Farmington, Michigan designed by Emily Butterfield. Pictured (left to right) are: Linda Smith Switzer, Kathy Lebedeff Padula, Geraldine Cusack Ceremuga and Kathy Penz Hosten.

ALSPOTLIGHT

Brooklyn Davis, Psi–University of Alabama, debuted her first season as an NFL

@brooklyndavis01

Cori Keller, Epsilon Zeta–Arkansas State University, competed in the 2024 Miss America competition Arkansas. Cori was one

@cori.keller

Senior Theta Tau–Belmont University, walked and worked the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards, escorting talent and interacting with A-list celebrities.

@ryleiporter

2024 Convention Charm Available Now!

Allyssa Kaiser named Leader to Watch in 2024

 Allyssa Kaiser, Alpha–Syracuse University, was named a “Leader to Watch in 2024” by CommerceNext and chosen for this year’s CommerceXcellence Awards in recognition of her leadership and innovation in media. Honorees were selected by a committee of retail industry executives and recognized during the CommerceNext Reception in New York City this pastJanuary. ® CommerceNext

40 Under 40 Spotlight on Lenel Brown

 Lenel Brown, Beta Epsilon–Carroll University, made the 2023 Hardwood Floors Magazine 40 Under 40 list. The recognition spotlights professionals under 40 who are helping to determine the future of the wood flooring industry. She is attributed for many company successes and contributions within her 10-year tenure at Bostik, Inc. ® Hardwood Floors Magazine

media mix

news affecting our members and the greater fraternity/sorority community

Two WSU Students

Named Boeing Scholars

 Delta Beta–Washington State University students, Ava Doney and Emily Johnson, were two of 12 junior-level students selected as 2023 Boeing Scholar. Scholars participate in a multidisciplinary design course in which they address Boeing-sponsored projects with both engineering and business components. ® WSU.edu

IUPUI

Program

Manager

Takes Part in Israel, Palestine Delegation

 Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis DEI professional, Jamie Royce, Alpha Lambda–The Ohio State University, took part in a multiuniversity delegation to Israel and Palestine to meet with local university leaders, tour holy sites of multiple religions and learn about peace-keeping efforts in the region.

Texas Governor Appoints Janie Stubblefield to State Board

 Carolyn "Janie" Stubblefield, Epsilon Psi–University of Texas at Dallas, was reappointed to the Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Professional Counselors by Governor Greg Abbott. The Board has licensing, examination, and rulemaking responsibilities for the field of professional counseling. Janie's term will run through February 2029. ® Gov.Texas.Gov

UGA Selects Sydney Branton as Tieger Fellows

 Sydney Branton, Gamma Alpha–University of Georgia, was announced as one of three new Tieger Fellows by UGA's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The Tieger Fellowship provides students pursuing the Public Affairs Professional Certificate in Public Affairs Communications (PAC) with the opportunity to promote the PAC program by applying the skills learned in the program’s courses. ® Grady.UGA.edu

Four FHSU Students Travel to State Capitol

 Four Epsilon Mu–Fort Hays State University members traveled to the Kansas state capitol in Topeka to learn about period equality. Pictured are Madison Albers (left) and Kaylea Lock, (not pictured: Ryleigh Hannah and Emma Lindsay). ® Instagram

CBS News Profiles

Architect

Jeanne Gang

 CBS News labeled Jeanne Gang, Sigma–University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, as, "arguably the most important female architect working today." Jeanne heads her own Chicagobased firm, Studio Gang. She was interviewed by CBS correspondent Martha Teichner about her most recent project, an expansion of New York's American Museum of Natural History. ® CBS News

MEMBER NEWS

Kelley Pramberger Coauthors Book

 Author Kelly Pramberger, Alpha–Syracuse University, published, "Imperfectly Perfect: 10 Inspirational Stories of Self-love & Self-discovery." with nine other authors. "Imperfectly Perfect" is a book about real women who have faced challenges and heartache, but have come out the other side stronger and more resilient.

® Imperfectly Perfect

Ann Nelson Taepke Makes Appearance in The Holderness Family Podcast

Kirsten Reneau Publishes Debut Essay Collection

 Author Kirsten Reneau, Alpha Omicron–West Virginia Wesleyan College, publishes a debut memoir

in a collection of essays that explores the most animal parts of our human nature. Discussions of various creatures in the natural world serve as portals to the painful realities Kirsten confronts. Honest in their descriptions of sexual assault and its traumatic effects, "Sensitive Creatures" ultimately is a story of darkness, resilience, and the light that still manages to crack through.

® Sensitive Creatures

 Ann Nelson

Holderness Family Productions has made appearances in the popular "The Holderness Family Podcast" and videos. Viewership has resulted in over a billion views and 4.5 million followers across social media. On the episode, "Finding Our Unicorns," Ann talks about what it's like working behind the scenes with the team.

® Holderness Family Productions

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter remembers author, museum founder and Chapter Grand member, Ethel Lund Pattison, Delta Alpha–University of Southern California.

Among the many things Ethel accomplished, she was the founder of the Flight Path Museum at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). She loved it so much that she co-wrote a book on the history of LAX. She was responsible for the museum up until the past few years.

Sisters enjoyed her guest speaker IRD presentation where she brought memorabilia, books and photos from the museum. Ethel was a 1945 initiate and entered Chapter Grand in September 2023. (Story submitted by Diana "Di" Agajanian, Delta Alpha–University of Southern California.)

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BOOK CLUB

Here's your opportunity to connect with alumnae and explore themes important to modern women. Each year, the book club reads, learns and joins

CONNECT WITH ALUMNAE, EXPLORE THEMES IMPORTANT TO MODERN WOMEN

Each year, the book club reads, learns and joins together with sisters virtually. Join

Facebook Group ® bit.ly/AGD-Book-Club

fraternity updates

Leadership Consultant Program

The 2023-24 Leadership Consultant Team wrapped up their travels for the year, completing 147 visits to 89 collegiate chapters! Our team of six traveled to 33 states and three provinces for 62 Growth Visits and 85 Member Experience Visits. Thank you to the 2023-24 LCs for their service to Fraternity and for the impact they made on our collegiate chapters this year! Learn more at ® alphagammadelta.org/leadership-consultant

Send an Empower Participant an Appreciation Rose eCard

In fall 2023, the Fraternity launched its second year of Empower, Alpha Gam’s premier leadership program. Through a cohort-style model, participants engaged in monthly meetings facilitated by accomplished alumnae and Peer Mentors. During their meetings, participants have deepened their knowledge of leadership practices to utilize in their chapters and community, while forging connections with sisters across North America. The program will culminate in late May with the Empower Institute in Bloomington, Indiana. All participants will gather in-person to develop a capstone project and celebrate their year of success. If you would like to send a participating sister a message of encouragement or pride, consider sending an ® Appreciation Rose eCard! View the list of ® Empower Institute attendees and send your sister an Appreciation Rose today! Generously funded by the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, the Fraternity is excited to share that ® applications for Empower 2024-25 will open this summer.

IHQ Receives Highest Honor at FCA Annual Conference

The 100th Fraternity Communications Association Awards took place at the Centennial FCA Annual Conference in Indianapolis in May 2023. The Communications and Marketing Team from IHQ brought home three awards. The team placed first in the William C. Levere Award for Total Communication (organizations are only able to receive this award once in a three-year period) for the 2022 Convention communication strategy. They also placed first for Promotional Resources for the Extension Packet, and third in the Annual Report category for the 2022 Gratitude Report.

Alumnae Travel Program Announces Group Trip to Italy

After polling alumnae interest in group travel opportunities, the Fraternity is excited to announce the new Alumnae Travel Program! We have partnered with EF Go Ahead Tours to bring you an exciting group travel opportunity to experience a food and wine tour through Tuscany and the Italian Riviera. Eating just isn't a part of the daily grind here—it's an art form. Sisters will have the opportunity to stand beside the masters in their kitchens, farms and wineries and learn the ins and outs of the region's delights. This trip will span ten days, with eight nights in Italy and space is limited to 22 attendees. Everyone is invited to attend a virtual information session on Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m. ET. Registration for the session is required, ® register here. If you are unable to join on the 1st, a recording will be made available at the link above. Trip dates will be April 26-May 5, 2025.

Pearl Sisters & RIFs Needed for University of Tennessee, Knoxville

New Member Class

We cannot wait to officially rejoin the University of Tennessee Panhellenic community this fall. We will be recruiting during the month of September. Do you know anyone who would be a great fit? Complete a Recruitment Information Form by visiting ® https://alphagammadelta.org/rif/. We are also still looking for a few more alumnae interested in serving as Pearl Sisters for the new member class. These new sisters will not have the benefit of having older sisters on campus to serve as their Big Sisters. While living near Knoxville is a bonus, it is not required that you be local to Knoxville to serve as a Pearl Sister. We have had over 120 sisters sign up so far but we would like to have around 200 ready to go before our Bid Day. Interested sisters should fill out this form: ® https://forms.office. com/r/e6PdvT1Ypw. Staff members will contact you later this summer with further details. Be sure to follow @UTKAlphaGam on Instagram for more chapter updates and extension news.

2024 International Convention Updates & Attendee Info

Registration for the 52nd International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia closed at the end of April. This year we will have over 670 sisters in attendance at the threeday event, taking place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, June 27-29! This year's schedule will include Keynote Speaker Lindsay Boccardo, a Fighting Hunger Service Event, Foundation Jewel and Corinthian event at the Georgia Aquarium, as well as some traditional business, awards, sisterhood and ritual events and more! Follow along on social media and use the tag #AlphaGamConvention for live Convention updates, and don't miss the opportunity to add this peachy ® 2024 Convention charm to your collection!

ON THE CALENDAR

SPRING COLLEGIATE REPORTS

Statistical information, such as: new member total, scholarship, giving and housing details reported on all collegiate chapters.

READ MORE: ® Spring 2024

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK

April 22-26 marked Volunteer Appreciation Week! Alpha Gamma Delta is thankful for all our volunteers that go above and beyond! Thank a volunteer by sending an Appreciation Rose eCard!

SEND: ® Appreciation Rose

FHC SUMMER SLEEPOVERS

The June-July dates are posted for Summer Sleepovers! All alumnae are able to attend any event, regardless of chapter

VIEW DATES: ® Sleepovers

FOUNDERS' DAY

An opportunity to attend a Virtual Rededication Service will be available on Founders' Day, May 30th (more info coming soon on social media). Share Founders' Day photos with the Quarterly magazine.

SEND PHOTOS: à Quarterly

Lifelong Sisterhood FROM GIRLHOOD THROUGH WOMANHOOD. MAXIMIZE YOUR ALPHA GAM ALUMNAE EXPERIENCE, NO MATTER WHERE LIFE FINDS YOU.

Where to start?

LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT

Join IHQ staff to coach and guide collegiate members. ® Discover the benefits and application process.

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL

Don't miss daily updates from IHQ on ® Facebook, ® Instagram, ® LinkedIn and ® LC Updates

BOUTIQUE

Purchase official Alpha Gam merch where a portion of ® Boutique sales goes back to support Alpha Gamma Delta.

FREE ONLINE RESOURCES

CHAPTER LOCATOR

® Find a chapter or club near you to see how you can connect with other alumnae members.

CONNECTION GROUPS

Connect on social media with members who share the same interests, such as Book Club, Cooking with Alpha Gam, Squirrel Talk and more. ® View Connection Groups.

UPDATE CONTACT INFO

® Update your email and mailing address with Alpha Gam after graduation and every time you move to stay up-to-date on the latest alumnae communications.

DAY OF GIVING

AMBASSADOR

Use your social media influence to help maximize the Foundation's Day of Giving engagement and awareness. ® Learn more.

BECOME A FOUNDATION DONOR

Give back in a small way by sending a sister an ® eCard for any occasion, or ® Give monthly for as little as the price of a latte.

Coming Soon!

Alumnae can look forward to a Fraternity alumnae E-newsletter and more online resources to subscribe to (see ® page 25) in the near future!

Stream all 35 episodes of the podcast ® Love Lead Listen. Watch over 30 recorded Impact Talks featuring mental health professionals. Get professional development and more on the Resource Spot on ® Acorn by logging in to MyAlphaGam.

PEARL SISTER

Pearl Sisters are alumnae members who serve as mentors to new members at our newest chapters. New members of these chapters don’t have “Big Sisters,” so Pearl Sisters help fill that role. ® Learn more.

GEM, JEWEL & PEARL

Experience the value in joining one of the Foundation's giving societies, the ® GEM Society (give every month), ® Jewel Society or ® Pearl Circle.

READ THE MAGAZINE & SUBMIT A STORY

The Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly magazine is distributed to all members. Members can ® View the archive and ® Submit stories to the editor.

Alumnae Experience

VERIFIED ALUMNA

Join the growing group of members who get select perks for paying their optional annual Alumnae Dues. ® What are alumnae dues?

JOIN AN

ALUMNAE CHAPTER OR CLUB | Experience the lifelong bond of sisterhood by joining an alumnae chapter or club. Over 100 affiliations are located in the U.S. and Canada. Use the ® Chapter Locator to find one near you. Learn more about how women can join Alpha Gam as an ® Alumnae Initiate.

SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITIES

Short-term opportunities exist within the Fraternity and Foundation for members with a budding interest in volunteering (such as Empower Facilitator, Pearl Sister, A Team Commitee and more). Inquiries may be made by email à volunteer@ alphagammadelta.org.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE TEAM

COLLEGIATE ADVISOR

Nourish collegiate chapters as they grow by volunteering as an Advisor. Local and virtual options available, reach out using the ® Advisor Interest Form

ATTEND IN-PERSON EVENTS

From ® Sisterhood Sleepovers, to ® International Convention, create a wellrounded alumnae experience by attending in-person events with sisters. A great place to start is to ® Find an IRD event near you.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Network with industryspecific alumnae on Facebook via ® Professional Groups, and ® View IHQ jobs and ® FHC jobs online and on ® LinkedIn.

CORINTHIAN SOCIETY

For members interested in leaving a legacy gift in their estate or future financial plans, consider joining the 270 members in planned giving by joining the ® Corinthian Society.

VST members help the Fraternity flourish in a variety of ways, supported by those volunteering at the local levels, including collegiate chapter advisors and alumnae group officers. ® View VST roles and application info.

ALUMNAE AWARDS

Alpha Gamma Delta women are doing amazing things in the places where they live and work. All alumnae are encouraged to ® Submit a sister for recognition who shares our Purpose with others every day.

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

® International Council is comprised of seven, long standing Alpha Gam volunteers and is the deciding body for the Fraternity. Along with the FHC and Foundation's governing boards, our leadership navigates Alpha Gam towards a bright and promising future.

"I love seeing my chapters/ clubs thrive and incorporate the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose in all they do. It brings me joy giving back to the organization that brought so much value and purpose to my life.

I hope to inspire other Alpha Gams to volunteer for the Fraternity!"

Kimberly Hall Johnson Delta Xi–Arizona State University Regional Alumnae Specialist

From: East Texas-Gilmer

Years of VST Service: 31 years

Time Commitment in Current Role: 4-5 hours per month

Did you know?

While most VST duties can be performed remotely, all newly appointed volunteers attend the virtual Academy for VST, taking place during the summer.

STAY ENGAGED VIRTUALLY WITH

Connection Groups

Discover a variety of ways to stay connected with sisters and make new connections. Find your fit in one or more of Alpha Gam's Connection Groups on social media.

Kirstie

Leigh

Are you planning to participate in this year's Secret Squirrel gift exchange? Fill out the linked survey, I'll be doing match-ups later this week!

Sonya L. Sigler

Sharing info on a webinar I am giving on a chapter from my new book, "Set Yourself Up for Success."

Alpha Gam Sisters in Business

Alpha Gam Rose Sisters

Shari Koss

Emily and I discovered we were going to be on the same Disney cruise this week. Here we are in front of the Ariel statue!

Alpha Gam Historian

Rediscover the history of Alpha Gam, its chapters, traditions, heritage badges and unforgettable members.

Alpha Gams Will Travel

Cooking with Alpha Gam

Joan Hallford

Volunteer Community Cook for Taste of Home magazine, Joan Hallford–Epsilon Eta, credits her mother for instilling her love of cooking.

Angela Park Tilley

Katie Overcash and I are on our third yoga retreat together, this time... we're in Kenya

(Read more on page 16)

Alpha Gams Will Travel

Joan Hallford

Our sister, Antonia GuerraWatson's son, Samuel Watson, is a speed rock climber that will be going to the Olympics in Paris this summer. Please cheer for Sam, Antonia will be there too!...

CONNECTION GROUPS

Connect on social media with members who share the same interests:

® Alpha Gam Book Club

® Alpha Gam Historian

® Alpha Gam Shirt Swap

® Disney Loving Alpha Gams

® Squirrel Talk

® Stitching Squirrels

Connect with more Alpha Gam women in Professional and Safe Spaces on social media.

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Disney Loving Alpha Gams

Around the World

Angela Park Tilley, Theta Xi – Clemson University, and Katie Overcash, Psi–University of Alabama, met through the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter in 2006. After discovering a shared interest in yoga and travel, Angela and Katie together have visited Florida, Mexico, Panama and, now, Africa.

A fast friendship started when Angela and Katie traveled to Orlando together for International Convention 2016, and they became even closer during the COVID-19 lockdown. November marked their second Above Yoga retreat, but it was their first time spending 10 days in Kenya, where they also ventured on a one-week safari. Among their most impactful moments was living in the conservatory with the animals. They saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs and the last two northern white rhinos on the planet—two females, Najin and Fatu.

Angela and Katie are planning another yoga retreat to Morocco in the fall of 2024 and a Cambodia trip in 2025!

Volunteering at the Local Level

Get volunteer experience by integrating with a local Alumnae Chapter or Club near you.

Katie Overcash Psi–University of Alabama

Charlotte Alumnae Chapter member since 2004

Positions Held: Junior Circle President, Editor, Vice President, President, and currently the Recruitment Information Chair.

The Alumnae Chapter is what introduced us, but we have become close outside chapter events. Traveling with friends is an act of trust, and a deepening of that friendship. We like to say that we have to 'study the perfecting of our friendship' abroad!"

-Katie Halstead Overcash

Angela Park Tilley Theta Xi–Clemson University

Charlotte Alumnae Chapter member since 2006

Positions Held: Ritual Chair, VP-MD, Housing Chair, and currently the Chapter Treasurer.

I have a group of sisters who have been doing group trips since college. It's so special! Some are local, but now that I live farther away we meet somewhere out of state for all of us!"

- Christel Barnes Cater, Epsilon Zeta–Arkansas State University

Sharri Edenfield Lindsey

"Kristy Walden Thomas, Gamma Iota–Mercer University, Laura Burkards Junkin, Upsilon–University of Oklahoma, Laurie Vesalo, Omega–University of Akron, Kristin Schafer Bowler, Zeta Psi–Western Michigan University, and I were LCs in 1999-2000. Beginning with an LC road trip from Indianapolis to Chicago for Christmas shopping and ice skating. Kristy and I visited Laurie when she lived in New York City for New Year's in 2002 and again in 2008 with some Junior Circle friends. The group came to Savannah to visit me in 2004. I remember visiting Laura when she lived in Chicago; Laura and Kristen came to Atlanta for New Year's once. I flew to meet Kristy and her family for Thanksgiving in Oahu, Hawaii, and when she was living in Washington, D.C., I flew to visit her, and we got to see the National Christmas Tree Lighting and toured the White House. In 2018, Kristy and I traveled to St. Lucia (we let our husbands come this time) to celebrate our birthdays. It has gotten harder to get together with my LC sisters as we have gotten older, but we still keep in touch. I hope our next trip is sooner rather than later!"

Laurie Vesalo Omega–University of Akron | "I hope so too. That Savannah trip Gamma Alpha–University of Georgia was one of my best memories ever. I still think about how hard we laughed."

Eight Delta Etas just returned from a twoweek river cruise of the Christmas markets in Switzerland, Germany and France! This group, (and 10 others) have stayed connected every Saturday since

March 2020 via Zoom and helped raise funds for the Patricia Carey Floren Foundation Scholarship."

- Patti Holcombe Gylock, Delta Eta–San Diego State University

" I became a volunteer after my year of traveling as an LC. I love being part of Ritual Committee, because it’s so important to reflect on our history and the tie that binds us. Before this I served on Archives Committee; thumbing through original photographs of our Founders is chill-inducing, magical, and inspiring.

I serve to make the Fraternity a better place. It brings me great joy; I remember my mentors, and I hope that my contributions will be meaningful for someone else."

Laurie Vesalo

Omega–University of Akron Ritual Committee Member, Omega Alumnae Chapter VP From: Ohio

Years of VST Service: 12 years

Time Commitment in Current Roles: 5-10 hours per month

" Volunteering is one of the reasons I joined Alpha Gam in the first place. Giving back to the Fraternity that has given me so much fills my cup.

I love helping make the overwhelming chapter financial information more manageable. I enjoy getting to work one-on-one with VPFs, while empowering them to maintain financially sound chapters."

Laura Welch Sokalski

Theta Phi– University of Tampa Collegiate Finance Specialist

From: Florida

Years of VST Service: 7 years

Time Commitment in Current Role: 3-4 hours per month

Britt and I didn’t know each other while we were in the chapter, but have connected as alumnae.

Brittney Lewis Paxton, Theta Lambda–University of West Florida, is the Assistant Director of Member Education and Experience for Delta Tau Delta.

The fraternity hosts conferences, and I was invited to be a small group facilitator for a group of brothers from all over the United States to bring emotional intelligence to their chapters.

During the event, I met two Alpha Gams, Alyssa Mohr, Zeta Nu–Alma College, and Alex Kennedy, Alpha Upsilon–Central Michigan University.

Alex was the Director of Member Education and Experience for Delta Tau Delta at the time, and Alyssa was the Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life for Kettering University.

The connections between sisters can support each other through various avenues!"

- Lauren Strickland, Theta Lambda–University of West Florida

Debbie Foster Sunden

Alpha Beta–University of Michigan

"Five Alpha Betas met in 1980 at the University of Michigan. Four of the five of us pledged in the fall of 1980; the fifth was one of our roommates in the dorm and pledged in the winter of 1981 during COB. We roomed with each other in various combinations

Sisters from the 70s pledge classes at Alpha Kappa–Bowling Green State University Chapter have been planning group travel events for over 10 years.

In 2013, Barb Reich Zeller arranged a reunion for over 40 sisters to gather at Barb's home in Kelleys Island, Ohio, for a potluck dinner, and a mini-golf event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

In 2015, Nancy VanSchoor Ptak put together a reunion so sisters could revisit the BGSU campus. Nancy planned three reunions following that, with the most recent being in 2022 at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake, at Lake Erie in Ohio.

throughout our years in the chapter house. We remained great friends and were in and/or attended each other's weddings. In 1996 we did our first trip to Chicago. We all had at

least two small children each by then and needed to get away. We've taken a trip averaging 18 months apart ever since. We have our 20th trip coming up at the end of April 2024."

In 2023, Sherri Campbell Kalvin organized a cruise from Tampa to Cozumel, Mexico for 28 sisters, and she has already begun planning another cruise for 2025, with the next on-land reunion taking place again at Kelleys Island this June.

- Peg Gilmore McAfee, Alpha Kappa–Bowling Green State University

Ask the Q

We asked and 683 alumnae responded.

Alumnae rated their overall opinion of Alpha Gam:

EXCELLENT: 57%

FAIR: 36%

POOR: 4%

N/A: 3%

63% Of Young Alumnae (out of college less than 5 years) REPORTED NEVER DISCUSSING OR RECEIVING INFO ABOUT ALUMNAE OPPORTUNITIES OR WHY IT WAS IMPORTANT TO REMAIN INVOLVED.

Alumnae rated their overall alumna experience:

EXCELLENT: 38%

FAIR: 43% POOR: 10%

N/A: 7%

Top 3 Things New Alumnae Are Interested In: FINDING A LOCAL ALUMNAE GROUP, JOINING A YOUNG ALUMNAE SOCIAL MEDIA

OVERALL, VST AND COLLEGIATE CHAPTER

ADVISORS REPORT A SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER, POSITIVE EXPERIENCE AS ALUMNA.

What can Alpha Gam do to make a meaningful impact in the next 5-10 years?

THE TOP ANSWER AT 44% WAS CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES WITH OTHER ALUMNAE.

NESTLED IN THE ENGAGE PROGRAM OF THE EPSILON PI JOURNEY, GRAD JOURNEYS PROVIDES SENIORS WITH RESOURCES TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO THEIR POST-GRAD LIVES, AND PROVIDES A GLIMPSE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR LIFELONG DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT.

The Epsilon Pi Journey, Alpha Gamma Delta’s member experience programming, is divided into four paths:

Embark: designed for our newest collegiate members o help foster friendships and create a strong sense of belonging.

Elevate: promotes collegiate members' individual growth—grounded in the themes of loving, leading and lasting.

Empower: optional, elite leadership that supports sisters' growth through personal, professional and leadership development.

Engage: the enrichment of our alumnae experience, focusing on connection and growth by offering resources, such as Grad Journeys, for lasting development.

Through Grad Journeys, graduating seniors can attend a series of engaging and informative virtual life skill sessions led by accomplished alumnae who bring their expertise to the forefront in the following topics:

•Personal Finance: Learn the essential skills necessary to manage their personal finances, budget effectively and make informed financial decisions for a secure future.

•Graduate and Career Prep: Gain insights into preparing for graduate school, leveraging the experience they have gained while job searching and navigating the early stages of their careers.

•Healthy Well-being: Explore strategies to prioritize their mental and physical well-being and maintain a healthy work-life balance as they transition into their next chapter of life.

New Online Community for Alumnae Dues Payers Coming This Summer!

RECONNECT WITH SISTERS

Our online community provides a virtual way for Alpha Gam sisters to reconnect, reminisce and forge new friendships.

INSPIRE AND BE INSPIRED

Within our digital hub, you’ll find dynamic discussion forums buzzing with engaging conversations and thought-provoking topics.

GROW PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY

Explore our Alpha Gam job board for career opportunities, engage in member-to-member chats for instant connections and access on-demand learning opportunities.

EXPERT GUESTS AND CURATED COURSES

Expert guests, including Dr. Daryl Appleton, Gamma Zeta–University of Memphis, will join us for live recordings, sharing insights on a range of topics. Curated courses tailored to Alpha Gam women will empower you to pursue your passions with confidence and purpose.

PAY YOUR ALUMNAE DUES AND JOIN US IN THE CIRCLE!

International Headquarters is looking for dynamic volunteers who are eager to provide mentorship and share their wealth of knowledge with future alumnae sisters.

To learn more about the program and express your interest, please reach out to à alumnae@alphagammadelta.org.

Audrey Fischer, Delta Epsilon–University of California, Los Angeles, was always active in sports but never fully committed to just one. If you told high school Audrey that she would be running marathons for fun at this stage in life, she wouldn’t believe it. Now, Audreyhas completed her first Boston Marathon.

“After I graduated from college, I found myself feeling lost. A lot of my self-worth was derived from performing well in school or leading organizations. When I entered the workforce, I felt the weight of being one person in a world of billions. I needed something that I could actively work towards and meet goals quickly. With running, every half mile more felt like a victory. I always want to outdo myself, and when I reach a certain distance, then I can train to see how fast I can go.”

Through self-training, Audrey pushed herself to the limit. Since starting her running journey, she has completed one full marathon, four half marathons, and countless

Self-Made Marathoner: How Audrey Fischer Found Her Purpose

smaller races. While this is her first time competing in the Boston Marathon, it’s not her first time running 26.2 miles.

“I did the LA Marathon in March 2023, and it was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I like to call it the best, worst day of my life. It was so incredibly difficult, but the feeling when you are done is indescribable.”

By challenging herself to do things she thought she was never capable of, she has learned how to create goals around bettering herself.

to put too much pressure on herself. Her main goals are finishing the race and having fun.

Another satisfying part of being a runner is choosing a cause to run for. Having had family members afflicted by cancer, Audrey chose to run for a cause close to her heart—to support the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. As of April 15, she has generated over $8,000 in raised funds, over halfway towards her $11,000 goal.

"Before I started training, I couldn’t even run down the street, then nine months later I ran the LA Marathon."

“I do have a goal to run the six major marathons in the world. Those are the Boston Marathon, New York Marathon, Chicago Marathon, London Marathon, Berlin Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon. When all those are complete, it's a big deal, and there is a special medal, too.” While Audrey has big racing goals, she tries not

“Almost all my grandparents have been afflicted by cancer. I am running in honor of my grandpa, James, who lost his battle with cancer in 2017, my grandmothers, Lenora and Karin, who are in remission, and my late grandma, Linda, who also won her fight against cancer.”

Feeling connected to a bigger purpose gives her training and races a whole new meaning.

Audrey feels lucky to be showered with generosity and kindness from those who want to help her raise funds for the cancer institute. Knowing that her support system and loved ones are cheering her on makes her feel very proud.

“My family has been so incredible and supportive during this entire process. They are great accountability partners. My boyfriend, Nick has also been a great support system. He took me to my first marathon in Los Angeles, which meant waking up at 3 a.m.”

While getting to where she is today took a lot of willpower, Audrey wants people to know that anyone can do it.

“Before I started training, I couldn’t even run down the street, then nine months later I ran the LA Marathon.”

The 128th Boston Marathon was on April 15; Audrey’s bib number was 24269. Learn more of Audrey’s progress towards racing for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute at ® http://danafarber.jimmyfund. org/goto/Audrey.

LAYING THE FRAMEWORK FOR OUR LEADERS

Reflecting on a Historic Shift Towards Policy Governance by International President Lee Woodham Langub

Every two years Alpha Gamma Delta experiences a change in leadership with the election of a new collective of women to serve as our International Council members. I have had the pleasure of serving with five stellar groups of women on International Council over the past decade, and for the past six years, the privilege of serving as International President. As ten years is now the maximum time that any sister can serve on International Council, this summer marks the end of my International Council service.

Since The Quarterly serves as a historical record of things happening in the world and the Fraternity, the transition of International President leadership represents a good time to chronicle the fundamental shift in how the Fraternity is governed and operates that has occurred within Alpha Gamma Delta during the six years I have

served as President, as well as a moment for me to reflect on progress, happenings, and things learned along the way.

Governance and Operational Structure

When I was elected to International Council ten years ago, Alpha Gamma Delta was at the apex of the Operational Governance model. Under Operational Governance, each International Council member served as a different operational head of the Fraternity (e.g. alumnae, collegians, finance, etc.). For many years, this structure was a necessity and worked well. Our size and budget did not allow for many staff members, and we had to ensure that each area of the Fraternity had volunteers to support it. Over time, however, the need to professionalize Fraternity services became evident.

Membership expanded, collegiate and alumnae needs were often more immediate

or complex, and volunteers at all levels were more likely to be balancing careers and/ or families in addition to volunteering for Alpha Gam. Our Operational Governance model eventually led to two parallel support structures of staff and volunteers. These two structures created a duplication of efforts that sometimes made it difficult for members to get help quickly, silos within the Fraternity that impacted communication, or created internal conflict, and difficulty in ensuring that both staff and volunteer roles were manageable or meaningful.

The recognition that our governance structure

needed to be examined for the health and stability of the Fraternity prompted the formation of a work group to study governance models just prior to my first term as International President began in 2018. Within a year, the workgroup recommended, and International Council agreed to, a change from Operational Governance to Policy Governance, which would move operational responsibilities from International Council officers to the full purview of our CEO. The recommendation for the Policy Governance model would further allow International Council the opportunity to develop and

"The shift to policy governance has enabled the Fraternity to have a better handle on the health of all of our chapters— that’s been a big win in this transition."

-Lee Woodham Langub

monitor policies to guide the work of the CEO in conducting the operations of the Fraternity, more space to focus on strategic priorities, and more time to connect with members to determine if policies are effective or need revision.

To make our new governance model work, however, we needed to be deliberate in our actions—not making change quickly or for the sake of change, but with a thoughtful transition of operations. Before we changed the governance model, we needed to ensure that, among other things, the previous operational responsibilities of International Council officers were accounted for, collegiate and alumnae chapters and clubs were receiving consistent support, and staffing structure and roles for both staff and volunteers were reimagined to eliminate duplication as well as promote accountability, manageability, and meaningfulness.

Further, within our new Policy Governance model itself, the roles and responsibilities of members of International Council also needed to be reconsidered and redefined. Previously, the path to Council was primarily about how one performed with operational responsibilities within the Fraternity, which made sense when Council members served as operational heads. Under Policy Governance, however, more emphasis is put on a Council member’s ability to analyze information to act strategically in addition to

the knowledge or skills she might bring to the table. These abilities may have been gained through service to Alpha Gam, but also may be a result of other professional or board service. The redefinition of the roles of International Council members led to a revision in our Constitution in 2020 to eliminate titles for International Vice Presidents and the International Council elections process being examined and changed for the 2022 election to better support the needs of Policy Governance.

As with any change of this magnitude and scope, progress did not occur in a straight line, and success was not always easy to see or feel at the leadership level. COVID-19 threw in a monkey wrench that impacted our focus, but it also allowed for some of the changes made during the first few years to settle. As we regularly assessed our progress, thoughtful reconsideration of how to do things in a Policy Governance structure emerged. For example, the first attempt at drafting policies to guide both the CEO and International Council was okay, but clunky. The experience of using those policies, however, allowed us to determine where we needed help and caused us to seek out coaching on how to restructure our Policy Governance Handbook, as well as how to monitor our policies and their effectiveness. This coaching became the key to helping us learn how to govern in a different way.

At the same time, there were

milestones along the way that made it clear we had made the right decision to change our governance model. Under the previous governance structure, a crisis within the Fraternity would often result in emergency International Council meetings, as our operational model tended to rely on Council decisions at many levels of the organization, and affirmation that Council would support specific actions was critical. As we made the shift to Policy Governance in 2020, however, policies were developed and implemented that acted as guard rails for staff behavior. In other words, our CEO and her staff were empowered to act as long as their actions were within our policies. I distinctly remember the feeling that Policy Governance was working after the first crisis that was handled without an emergency Council meeting, as well as a few months later when a university administration thanked Alpha Gamma Delta for our partnership in working with them to handle a crisis quickly and professionally. Other milestones have also emerged over the past few years, such as appreciation from Chapter Advisors and collegiate officers for the streamlined support structure, improved numbers of chapters

achieving good standing, watching staff members utilize Fraternity volunteer committees to accomplish various tasks for the Fraternity, and seeing committee chairs and their committees develop and own specific tasks and responsibilities that are both logical and impactful and connected to our strategic plan.

So, what does International Council service look like in our Policy Governance model? That can be summed up through Council Committee service, Council meetings, and linkage opportunities.

International Council Committees

Five of the six Vice Presidents on International Council serve on at least one of three Council Committees that directly impact how we govern: Governance, Linkage, and Audit. The Governance Committee focuses on the effectiveness of Council and the organization, both in terms of appropriateness of policies and how we act to ensure Fraternity success. They work to determine board education needs and ensure that they occur. The Linkage Committee focuses on intentional connections with our members and gathers things learned through these opportunities

in order to inform policy assessment, board education, and Fraternity action. The Audit Committee monitors the financial health of the Fraternity. Additionally, one Vice President and the International President serve on the Partnership Committee, which connects the Fraternity to both the Foundation and the Fraternity Housing Corporation through service on those boards and regular meetings with the President and CEO of each entity.

Council Meetings

The International President serves as the Chief Governance Officer, determining International Council meeting agendas based on regular conversations with the CEO, routine monitoring of policies, as well as the work of International Council Committees. The Council meeting agenda is driven by areas where the CEO is not allowed to act and is directly connected to our Policy Governance Handbook. As Chief Governance Officer, the International President must be careful to ensure that meeting agendas represent what International Council is charged to do and not creep into the operational purview of the CEO. To do this, the Policy Governance Handbook

is regularly reviewed and any item on our agenda must have a clear connection to the policies, otherwise it is not brought forth for discussion.

Since I served on International Council under both the Operational Governance model and the Policy Governance model, perhaps it is easier to show what this means with a comparison of how similar items on the two different types of agendas might have been presented. With Operational Governance, the Council meeting agenda was primarily determined by what each council member needed to bring forward based on her operational role. As Vice President-Extension, for example, I would often use my time on the agenda to present research around new chapter opportunities and bring forth motions to apply to them when they were deemed promising. Similarly, the Vice PresidentFinance might use her time to present a proposed budget, and discussion would happen in the different operational areas until consensus was reached and approval granted. With Policy Governance, these two specific items would be placed on the agenda only when triggered by policy limitations we have set on the CEO. The CEO is given the authority to ensure extension

opportunities are researched, but one only appears on the Council meeting agenda for consideration when staff has determined an opportunity is viable. With the Fraternity budget, International Council has provided specific policies to the CEO that must be met when the budget is created. When the budget is presented to Council, the CEO must demonstrate that the budget fits within the policy parameters, and if it does, no approval is needed.

Linkage

Connecting with our members is vitally important and greatly impacts policy development and assessment. International Council joins in with Fraternity Committee Chair meetings monthly to have a better sense of issues chairs are facing, as well as learn about operational success or challenges. Additionally, each Vice President is assigned several Fraternity Committee Chairs to connect with on a quarterly basis for coaching and connectivity. International Council members represent the Fraternity as they are able at special events. Council meetings, when in person, have been in different geographic locations to allow for an opportunity to meet with local sisters. All members of Council are encouraged to connect with collegiate and alumnae chapters as personal or Fraternity travel might allow. A recent addition to linkage plans is for focus groups to learn specifically about the impact of policies

on our members. This area continues to evolve as we get more comfortable with how to utilize Policy Governance.

It is fair to say that this paradigm shift and the change management that it has required has been a large focus of my six years as International President. It has legitimately taken until the past few months to complete the transition, and to truly operate in a Policy Governance structure.

The move to Policy Governance has fundamentally changed how International Council, and for that matter, the Fraternity, operates. By removing much of the operational load that used to be on Council members, and Council meeting agenda items emerging based on what it is that only International Council can decide, rather than on the needs of any one operational position, Policy Governance has created more space for critical discussions that need to be had. As we continue to face the college enrollment cliff, generational changes, and the population decline for years to come that will greatly impact sorority membership numbers and revenue, space for these critical discussions has never been more important to our stability.

This shift to Policy Governance has also significantly ensured that personal agendas are not driving decisions, but that the will of the entire board is what moves the organization. I actually think this point is critical to understanding

how important this change is to Alpha Gamma Delta, in addition to how important each person in International Council is in moving the organization forward in a Policy Governance structure. While Council meeting agenda items are determined by the International President, and every member of International Council has the ability to offer individual perspectives on issues, the Vice Presidents are the ones who decide movement on issues through their discussion and votes.

I find it fascinating that as International President I have only voted one time over the past six years to break a

tie. Further, there have been multiple times where the results of discussions and votes were not necessarily what I wanted or expected, but the diversity of thought and experiences, ability to analyze data and think critically about tough topics, and pertinent discussion points brought forth by different members of Council have led to good decisions for the health and stability of the Fraternity. The will (and wisdom) of International Council as a whole is vitally important, and I am proud of how we have worked to establish consensus and speak with one voice.

2024 Anniversaries

75 YEARS

Delta Eta–San Diego State University

50 YEARS

Zeta Alpha–Eastern Michigan University

25 YEARS

Kappa Gamma–Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Theta Tau–Belmont University

Theta Upsilon–Georgetown College

5 YEARS

Beta Phi–Valparaiso University

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Day of Giving History

2024 marked the sixth annual Day of Giving event. Since 2019, our sisters, family and friends have raised $1,194,103.

THE POWER OF ONE SISTERHOOD

Day of Giving is made possible through the collective effort of our entire sisterhood. For 1,904 minutes, sisters across the world come together for one reason—to make a difference for our sisters and communities.

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Your support of our sisters, most of whom you will never meet, brings our Alpha Gam experience full circle. For it was generations of Alpha Gams who came before us who did the same.

Thank you for joining this movement of sisterhood and care!

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Remembering Cherished Friendships

Alpha Gamma Delta will deeply miss and always appreciate those who have faithfully served the Fraternity.

Former International Council Member, Anne Loring Eiler, Enters Chapter Grand

1940-2023 | ALPHA XI

University of Maryland-College Park

We are saddened to share the passing of former International Vice President, Anne Loring Eiler, Alpha Xi–University of Maryland-College Park. Anne entered Chapter Grand on November 3, 2023. Anne, a 1960 initiate, was a devoted member of our organization and held an extensive service record volunteering for many years as an alumna. Anne served on International Council as International Vice President-Finance from 2008-12, and from 2011-23, she volunteered

Memorializing Madison Becknell

2002-2024 | EPSILON University of Kentucky

Madison Pearl Becknell, Epsilon-University of Kentucky, entered Chapter Grand on February 28, 2024. Madison, 21, of Oldham County, Kentucky was a graduate of Oldham County High School and was a student at the University of Kentucky majoring in clinical leadership and management with a minor in communication.

“Madison was sunshine in human form. Any room she entered, she lit up and Madison always made any person she encountered feel like the most important person. She truly embodied what it means to be a kind, loving person. The impact and legacy she leaves behind is tremendous and we will miss her greatly, but we are so thankful to have had the opportunity to call Madison our sister,” Emma Pence, Epsilon Chapter President.

in many roles, including House Associations Specialist, Province Finance Specialist, House Association Coordinator, Ambassador Team Member and Foundation A-Team Committee. Anne was a part of the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alumnae Club. She was also a frequent attendee at International Convention. Anne was awarded several honors through Alpha Gam and was a wearer of the Arc of Epsilon Pi with Diamonds.

Remembering Julia Welchance

2005-2024 | DELTA ETA San Diego State University

Julia Welchance, Delta Eta–San Diego State University, entered Chapter Grand. Julia, 18, of Chula Vista, California, was a graduate of Mater Dei Catholic High School and student at the San Diego State University, where she was pursuing a degree in criminal justice.

“Julia was a very beautiful soul and always had a happy and lighthearted nature. She never failed to be incredibly outgoing, always made everyone laugh and danced like no one was watching no matter what. She truly brought so much light and positivity wherever she went and embodied the best parts of our sisterhood through her kind and loving personality,” said Kate Smyrniotis, Delta Eta Chapter President.

Chapter Grand

ALPHA

Syracuse University

Ann Slocomb Merrill 1952

BETA

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Lois Koester Breen 1942

Janice Mary Gee Fleiner 1948

Marilyn Gottschalk Larson 1949

Audrey Berg Kaasa 1950

Joan Bitner Mills 1952

Carol Bloxdorf Maglietta 1954

Diane Marie Wagner Bingaman 1956

Barbara Smith 1973

DELTA

University of Minnesota

Jean MacGibbon Conroy 1942

Marjorie Vaughn Wezeman 1944

Donna O'Leary Richardson 1954

EPSILON

University of Kentucky

Betty Ginocchio Rehm 1943

Alma Atkins McGuire 1953

Margaret Stewart 1984

Madison Becknell 2020

ZETA

Ohio University

Rita Meyers Dougherty 1949

ETA

DePauw University

Carol Larson Kalbas 1949

Marjorie Crichton Holland 1953

THETA

Goucher College

Ethel Weber Berney 1943

IOTA

University of Washington

Linda Walker Capron 1975

Pamela Cheney 1983

KAPPA

Allegheny College

Marilyn Werley Shannon 1947

LAMBDA

The Fraternity extends sincere condolences to family and friends of these members. This list includes notices received between September 1, 2023 - April 15, 2024, in order of initiation date.

Northwestern University

Virginia Yates Cole 1950

MU

Brenau University

Louise Gibbons 1949

XI

Illinois Wesleyan University

Joan Warnecke Martin 1949

OMICRON

University of California-Berkeley

Jeanne Clark Whetstone 1949

Kitty Koonse Hill 1954

Carol Norris Voss 1955

PI

Coe College

Rose M Blomquist Kohl 1940

RHO

Iowa State University

Patricia Larsen Johnson 1949

Kalliope Papantonis Jolas 1952

SIGMA

University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign

Shirley Rue Murray 1943

Doris Musick Sanders 1955

Cynthia Armstrong Andrews 1967

UPSILON

University of Oklahoma

Betty Collins Boudreau 1949

Jackie Olive Gibbs 1958

PHI

Oregon State University

Carol Tyler Schaeffer 1968

Moira Gilles 1975

PSI

University of Alabama

Margaret Koster Findley 1945

Mary Lutrell Stewart 1948

Louise Smith McWaters 1949

Catherine Cheatham Snell 1954

Mary Haralson Bratton 1953

OMEGA

University of Akron

Catharine Walcott Holloway 1942

Carolyn Cappabianco Brown 1948

Eleanor Watts Blocker 1960

ALPHA BETA

University of Michigan

Gloria Kishpaugh 1943

Elaine Andrews Lamb 1944

Dorothy Jefferson Greer 1944

Joyce Lawrence Whitney 1945

Sandra Johnson Cooley 1966

Monica Aemisegger-Cote' 2006

ALPHA DELTA

Ohio Wesleyan University

Caroline J Rhoads Lukingbeal 1949

Linda Schwab Corso 1957

ALPHA ETA

Dalhousie University

Bonita Regan Kirby 1959

Marsha Auld Hurshman 1973

Anita Vyse 1998

Chantale Pard 2003

ALPHA IOTA

Baldwin Wallace University

Diane Doane Trinter 1949

ALPHA XI

University of Maryland-College Park

Anne Loring Eiler 1960

ALPHA PI

Wayne State University

Carole Redding Ligienza 1960

ALPHA UPSILON

Central Michigan University

Barbara Hagle Kenn 1959

BETA ALPHA

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Carmen Embree Nastase 1943

Rose Stoner Brandt 1943

Carolyn Weatherhogg Wassung 1952

Sandra Kerr Carlson 1963

BETA BETA

North Dakota State University

Beverly Kurtz Den Baars 1949

BETA EPSILON

Carroll University

Alice Crofts Morava 1952

Judith Morey Gardner 1956

BETA ETA

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Mary Williamson Catlin 1958

Kristen Jean Kessler Holtkamp 1979

BETA THETA

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Cheryl Keegan Peck 1967

BETA MU

Minnesota State UniversityMankato

Marsha Christiansen 1967

DELTA ALPHA

University of Southern California

Ethel Lund Pattison 1945

Carol Crawford Murdock 1953

DELTA BETA

Washington State University

Kathryn Dunbar Fazio 1986

DELTA GAMMA

Montana State University

Elaine Hammerstrom Livers 1945

DELTA DELTA

University of Oregon

Mary Gulick Gray 1943

Beryl Howard Smith 1945

Helen Hoyt Phillips 1946

DELTA EPSILON

University of California-Los Angeles

Barbara Arthur Darling 1952

DELTA ETA

San Diego State University

Julia Welchance 2023

Chapter Grand

The Fraternity extends sincere condolences to family and friends of these members. This list includes notices received between September 1, 2023 - April 15, 2024, in order of initiation date.

DELTA THETA

University of Idaho

Joyce Littleton Simpson 1958

DELTA IOTA

California State University-Chico

Rosemary Wicker Gregory 1959

Ann Metzer Preston 1968

DELTA KAPPA

University of Alberta

Carol Marie Cunningham Hauk 1964

EPSILON ALPHA

University of Missouri

Clara Waldrop Humphrey 1942

EPSILON BETA

University of Kansas

Leah Renee Hurst 1971

EPSILON GAMMA

University of Denver

Dorothy Wooddell Wintringham 1944

EPSILON DELTA

University of Texas at Austin

Naomi Bluntzer Tischler 1948

Cerise Cameron Blair 1954

Shirley Loraine Priest Thruston 1954

Marion Guerguin Gregory 1954

Betty Fones Wandel 1956

Shirley Miller Foster 1958

EPSILON ZETA

Arkansas State University

Betty King Wood 1948

Pauline Welch Swan 1954

Loretta Langford Bookout 1955

Jerrie Rogers Walden 1969

EPSILON ETA

Texas Christian University

Beverly McElroy 1969

Suzanne Fletcher Zuver 1960

EPSILON IOTA

University of Northern Colorado

Carol Ann Scheve Yung 1961

EPSILON KAPPA

Pittsburg State University

Leseley Adey Simpson 1959

Rita Menghini Jurcyk 1960

EPSILON LAMBDA

University of Central Missouri

Marilyn McCarty Greene 1959

Janet Woltkamp Thacker 1972

EPSILON MU

Fort Hays State University

Sheryl Nickelson Denny 1968

EPSILON UPSILON

Tarleton State University

Sena Goodlett Leese 1985

Jennifer Gilly Monteith 1993

Kelli O'Neal Meyers 2001

GAMMA ALPHA

University of Georgia

Martha Titshaw Bobbitt 1949

Margie Burden Clowe 1956

Shirley Lee Riddle Satterfield 1957

Virginia Dykes Cole 1967

GAMMA BETA

Florida State University

Jo Anne Setzer 1952

Sara Hartness Deiters 1954

GAMMA GAMMA

Queens University of Charlotte

Helen Hendley Griffin 1941

Kathryn Hickman McCrary 1950

GAMMA DELTA

Auburn University

Jerry Nelson Johnson 1953

Anita Griffith Hill 1958

GAMMA EPSILON

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jennie Meador Forehand 1957

GAMMA ZETA

University of Memphis

Doris Wood Sigman 1947

GAMMA ETA

High Point University

Grace Miller 2017

GAMMA THETA

Florida Southern College

Bonnie Warner 1967

GAMMA IOTA

Mercer University

Melinda Irene Bunton 1975

GAMMA LAMBDA

Longwood University

Debbie Alspaugh 1974

GAMMA NU

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Janet Erwin Anguas 1965

GAMMA RHO

Georgia Southern UniversityArmstrong Campus

Beverly Thompson Hathaway 1970

GAMMA SIGMA

Troy University

Kathryn Mowrey Armstrong 1974

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