News from the Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta
Fall 2018 Volume 71, Issue 1
THE ECHO PRESIDENT’S LETTER Dear Sisters, The 2017-18 year was another successful one for the Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter (GRAC). We remain in Good Standing and our chapter received the “Living with Purpose” distinction, which is the highest level in the Alumnae Recognition Program. I want to thank all our sisters who have given their time and shared their talents to help make our chapter such a great place to gather in sisterhood. We also had another excellent year when it comes to philanthropy! We participated in the JDRF One walk and donated the proceeds from our pecan sale fundraiser to Backpack buddies, Shepherd’s Table, American Diabetes Association - Camp Carolina Trails, JDRF, and Crayons to Calculators. We celebrated IRD with one of our adopted chapters, Nu Gamma – East Carolina University (ECU) on April 21st at their beautiful newly renovated home in Greenville, NC. The theme was “Coming Together to Fight Hunger.” Our guest speaker was Jarmichael Harris, ECU collegiate recovery community coordinator. Mr. Harris shared information with us about ECU’s Purple Pantry (food pantry) and other support activities offered to ECU students. Over the summer, I was honored to serve as Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter’s (GRAC) delegate for the at Alpha Gamma Delta’s 50th International Convention in San Antonio, TX held June 28 th-30th. Our chapter was well recognized at Convention. First, GRAC was recognized as a Jewel chapter for raising a $1,000 or more for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation for the past year. During the Inspire and Impact Luncheon, we received the Joy of Service Award and a $100 cash award. GRAC received two more awards at the Awards Banquet, the Adopt-A-Chapter Award and the Alumnae Annulet Award, the latter is the highest alumnae chapter honor. This recognition came with $200 cash awards. In addition, four GRAC members received Honors of Epsilon Pi: Arc - Lisa Pinyan Poole, Arc with Diamond – Carrie Wheeler Doriguzzi and Allison Hinson, Arc with Diamonds and Pearl – Jan Thorpe White. Another personally touching moment of Convention for me occurred with the 2018-20 officer installation. I was thrilled to see my ΓA chapter sister, Lee Woodham Langub, installed as International President. Lee was my undergraduate president and initiated me into Alpha Gamma Delta. Thank you to all of your who worked so hard to make this such a successful biennium for GRAC and Alpha Gamma Delta!
Lisa Pinyan Poole and Jamie Stiller
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In September, we had Alpha Gam Always at Milton’s Restaurant. Alpha Gam Always is a casual social event where sisters can renew their bonds of sisterhood and connect with other Alpha Gams. We met some newly graduated alumnae at this year’s event. It’s a great way to start the new year!
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While summer draws to a close, we reflect on Hurricane Florence’s impact. Thankfully the effects of the hurricane were relatively minor for the greater Raleigh area, our thoughts do go out to our sisters and their families who were impacted by the storm. If you or any sisters that you know are in need of emergency assistance, please check out of Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Disaster Relief Grants at https:// alphagammadeltafoundation.org/grants/disaster-relief/. Or if you want to help other sisters in need, I encourage you to please consider making a gift to our Foundation at https:// alphagammadeltafoundation.org/donate/.
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Our Vice President, Jamie Stiller (ΓO ‘05), and our Junior Circle President, Sarah Elkins (ΘO ‘14) have put together a great schedule of events for us to share our sisterhood. The calendar is included in the newsletter, but updated information can always be found on our website, www.agdraleigh.org under Activities. The calendar is your invitation to all events. We look forward to seeing you soon!
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST
As always, please keep us updated about what’s happening in your lives. If you have something to share, please send it to echo@agdraleigh.org.
• Chapter calendar
Chapter Grand ...................... 3 Convention ........................... 4 JDRF Walk ........................... 6 Adopt-A-Chapter. ................. 6
• AmazonSmile
• Junior Circle calendar Loyally in Epsilon Pi,
LISA PINYAN POOLE (ΓA ’91)
• Alpha Gamma Delta book club
SISTER NEWS Jean Campbell Burroughs (ΓΦ) celebrated the marriage of her daughter, Mary. She also celebrated Mary’s earning her PhD. Jean’s youngest son, Mason, joined his older brothers, Matthew and Michael, in becoming an Eagle Scout. Jeanette Drane Benjey (X) and her husband, Bill, are soon closing on a their retirement home that they designed and built in Hillsboro, NC. Jeanette and Bill also enjoyed a vacation to Iceland and Greenland. Jacquelyn “Jacque” Goodwin Burgess (ΓΕ ‘48) celebrated her 90th birthday on
February 23. Kim Horner Dunnigan (AT) and her husband, Chris, welcomed a baby girl, Annalisa Eira on April 28, 2018. Kim is an elementary school teacher in Boone, NC and advisor for Nu Alpha. Elysia Anne Mallon (EΨ) and Timothy Mark Smith were married on Saturday, June 16, 2018 (pictured on the left). Melanie Wall (ΓΗ) married Bret Wolfe on May 12, 2018. Mary Ann Walsh Akin (ZI) enjoyed a trip to Peru in June.
For IRD, Nu Gamma and the Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter donated canned goods to the Purple Pantry. 542 pounds of goods were donated which supplied 447 meals to the East Carolina University community! IT’S PECAN SEASON!
AMAZONSMILE AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. Purchases made at AmazonSmile result in a 0.5% donation of your total purchase price to the charitable organization of your choice. On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization before you begin shopping. Selecting the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation is a great way give back at no extra cost to you.
Sarah Elkins at Knibbe Ranch during Convention
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The Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta is selling fresh picked southern mammoth pecan halves to fight hunger! The pecans are shelled in 1 lb packages and will be $11 per 1 lb. bag (much less than what you can get at the grocery store!) These pecans are great for baking, roasting, or eating
right out of the bag. They also make a great holiday gifts. Profits go to Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation as well as local groups who are fighting hunger in our area. Please let us know how many bags you’d like to sell! You can do so by filling out this online form: http:// bit.ly/2018pecans or you can contact Ann Marie Taepke at nelson.annmarie@gmail.com or 248-719-1985. The signup sheet will be at the October meeting as well. Deadline for reserving your pecans is Friday, October 12th. Approximate Delivery: November 6-10
DIRTY DOLLARS Dirty Dollars help us publish our newsletter twice a year. Alice Eison Bivin (ΓΕ ‘55). Jean Campbell Burroughs (ΓΦ ‘79)
SUPPORT FEES After many years, our support fees are slightly increasing to $35. Support Fees are not required, but the money goes to support chapter activities as well as send a member to convention. You can pay your annual support fee at http:// www.greaterraleigh.alphagam madelta.org/how-to-join A convenience charge is added for online payments.
Alpha Gam Always - Milton’s Raleigh
CHAPTER GRAND
ADDRESS CHANGE
The following sisters entered Chapter Grand:
If you have had an address change in the past year, please contact Jan Thorpe White with your updated details at jtwhite6@bellsouth.net.
Daphne Adams Ashworth (ΓΕ ‘54) January 19, 2018 Elizabeth Ellen Edwards Morgan (ΓE '50) March 31, 2018 Karen Emory Haire (BΙ ‘61) March 7, 2018 Sally Jackson Meyer (ΓE ‘48) December 7, 2017 Anne Knox Maddrey (ΓE '58) November 14, 2017 Oveida "Vee" Ellis Mayo (ΓE '47) December 22, 2015 Carolyn Neel Tutwiler (ΓE '47) March 2, 2018 Margaret E. Green Perry (ΓΕ ‘51) December 11, 2016 Anne Hagan Shelley (ΓΕ ‘47) December 31, 2016 Jennifer Ann Wilson (ΓΕ ‘04) March 17, 2017. Left Honors of Epsilon Pi recipients: Allison Hinson (Arc with Diamond), Lisa Pinyan Poole (Arc), Jan Thorpe White, (Arc with Diamonds and Pearl) Carrie Wheeler Doriguzzi (Arc with Diamond)
Lisa Pinyan Poole and Judith Hand at Convention
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IRD 2018: COMING TOGETHER TO FIGHT HUNGER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS All meetings at 7:15 PM unless otherwise noted
On April 21, GRAC sisters travelled to Greenville, NC to celebrate IRD with one of our adopted chapters, NΓ – East Carolina University (ECU) at their beautiful newly renovated home (pictured below). Our speaker was Jarmichael Harris, ECU collegiate recovery community coordinator. Mr. Harris talked about ECU’s Purple Pantry (food pantry) and other student support. Sisters brought Purple Pantry donations.
October 11, 2018 Business Meeting Host: Jean Burroughs Co-Host: Joyce Anne Porter November 8, 2018 Social Wine & DIY Decor December 13, 2018 Holiday Party Host: Charity Schuller Co-host: Erica Ring January 10, 2019 Health and Wellness Program Host: Elsie Eads
We also celebrated NΓ sisters’ accomplishments and shared senior sisters’ post graduation plans.
February 7, 2019 Business Meeting Host: Jan White Co-host: TBD
GRAC honored Mary Ann Walsh Akin with the Heart of Alpha Gamma Delta, Jamie Stiller received the Rose Award, Jean Burroughs and Joyce Anne Porter received the GEM Award
March 9, 2019 (tentative) Volunteer Opportunity
Nu Gamma Seniors at IRD
2018 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
April 2019 IRD
By Lisa Pinyan Poole, ΓA ‘91
May 9, 2019 Officer Installation/Potluck Host: Quinn Willard
Alpha Gamma Delta’s 50th International Convention in San Antonio, TX, June 28th-30th, welcomed more than 800 sisters. Packed into those days were many luncheons, banquets, and ceremonies to honor the outstanding efforts of our sisters, along with training to help us contribute to the world’s work in the communities where we are placed.
JUNIOR CIRCLE CALENDAR October: 11th—5:30 PM Bond Brothers Cary 27th—Pumpkin Patch December: 15th—Guglhupf Bakery: Christmas with Sisters 30th—Raleigh First Night January: 5th—NC Chinese Lantern Festival, Cary 10th—5:30 PM Torero’s, Cary 19th—3:30 PM Star Families at Planetarium February: 9th—10:30 AM G’alentines Brunch at Another Broken Egg, Cary
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for their outstanding service.
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As a pre-convention activity, I along with other Alpha Gams volunteered at the San Antonio Food Bank. We made ~2,000 meals for San Antonio children. Alpha Gamma Delta also donated $1,650, which would make another 11,550 meals. The opening session included introductions and a Flag Parade of the 6 chapters installed during the biennium. Our adopted chapter’s (NΓ –
CONVENTION, CONT’D East Carolina University) president, Makenzie Evans carried their flag. We then had breakout sessions. The first session, I attended, “Good Standing or Outstanding,” was an open discussion of ideas for successful alumnae events, connecting with collegiate seniors sooner, fundraising opportunities, philanthropic efforts, alumnae recruitment, and sisterhood activities. At this session, I met Judith Hand, ΓE chapter advisor from 1961-65 and EC chair from 1962-65. She recalled many of our ΓE sisters and sent her regards. The next session I attended was “Prioritizing Philanthropic Partners” with representatives from The Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. Volunteer ideas included community education on cooking, hands-on activities with other local alumni groups, and writing fundraiser thank you notes to help undergraduate chapters. That evening, we boarded buses to Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, TX, where we enjoyed an authentic TX BBQ dinner, armadillo races, country line dance lessons and fireworks. The next day, the Foundation hosted a Jewel chapter breakfast. A business session followed with International Council biennual progress reports. A State of the Fraternity video highlighted Alpha Gamma Delta’s achievements. Four resolutions were passed to amend the proposed Constitution and Standing Rules. Subsequently, the Inspire and Impact Luncheon honored outstanding service and financial contribution to Foundation. I then attended a breakout session on “Connecting with College Seniors Sooner.” We heard about Generation Z and had a brainstorming session on how engage more with soon-to-be alumnae. A memorial service was held for those who entered Chapter Grand during the biennium. Then we initiated 7 new alumnae members. The Honors of Epsilon Pi Banquet and ceremony ended the day.
Above: Mackenzie Evans, President, Nu Gamma Below: Lisa Pinyan Poole
At the final day’s breakfast, our Regional Area Coordinator and alumnae chapter presidents shared ideas on how to improve and maintain our chapters. During our business session, we received and reviewed the new Alpha Experience book, given to all new members. Distinguished Citizen Awards were presented to Andrea Canning, Sharon Downey Johnston and Sonnee Stallman Weedon. Then keynote speaker, Chef Jeff Henderson spoke on his experiences growing up, turning criminal, prison life and becoming a success. Afterwards, the Awards Banquet and 2018-20 officer installation were held. Our new International President, Lee Woodham Langub spoke on how Alpha Gamma Delta can be the golden thread in our lives, how we can inspire others, and impact the world. In addition, the Foundation appreciation roses sale raised $29,415. During the evening’s Feast of Roses Banquet, the dimly room was illuminated as more than 800 sisters’ tapers were lit with chapter roll call. The convention closed with the Living Circle and singing some of the Fraternity’s favorite songs.
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ALPHA GAMMA DELTA BOOKCLUB October 2018 Squeezed by Alissa Quart November/December 2018
Date: Saturday, October 27
agdraleigh
Check-in time: 9:00 AM
Our goal is $1,000.
Start time: 10:30 AM
Watch for information on a meet up time at the NC State Farmer’s Market Restaurant for carpooling.
Pachinko by
Length of walk: 5K
Min Jin Lee
Location: Walnut Creek Amphitheater
January 2018
Our Team page to register or donate: http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/
Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong
Kids, friends and family members are welcome! Virtual walkers are welcome, too! Just sign up, donate and fundraise.
Angela Saini
ADOPT-A-CHAPTER NEWS
February 2018 The Hate You Give by
Please bring snacks and candy to our October meeting. We are making care packages for our three adopted chapters.
Angie Thomas March 2018 My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent
Theta Omicron (WCU): ΘO just enjoyed a fabulous Fall recruitment in which they picked up 9 new members. They will be having Homecoming on November 3rd and sisters are welcome to attend .
April 2018 It’s All Relative by AJ Jacobs May 2018 The Tea Girl of Humming-
Nu Gamma (ECU): On October 20th from 8-11am, NΓ will be hav-
bird Lane by
ing a homecoming parade breakfast. Then on November 11th from 5-7 pm, NΓ will be having our fall feast of roses at Brook Valley Country Club. NΓ will be selling tickets to cover the costs of each plate, which will be around $25. December 1 from 11-2pm, NΓ will be doing a holiday themed painting party. NΓ will be selling tickets for this event just to cover costs of supplies which will be about $35 each.
Lisa See For more information or to join Alpha Gamma Delta’s book club please go to www.facebook.com/groups/ alphagambookclub or search alphagambookclub on Facebook.
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Our July Lunch Bunch with special visitor, Cristy Hall Morris (ΘΟ), from the United Kingdom,
PHOTO WALL Top, left to right: Nu Alpha (Appalachian State University) new alumnae at GRAC Alpha Gam Always; Theta Mu (University of North Carolina—Wilmington) Fall recruitment Middle, left to right: Jamie Stiller, Charity Metz Schuller, Elysia Mallon, Mary Ann Walsh Akin, Michelle Kinney Alexander, Jeanette Drane Benjey at Elysia’s wedding; Chef Jeff and Lisa Pinyan Poole Bottom, left to right: Elsie Eads, Jacque Goodwin Burgess, Jeanette Drane Benjey, Jan Thorpe White and Jean Campbell Burroughs at Lunch Bunch; Mary Ann Walsh Akin in Peru
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INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity 8710 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 ph: (317) 872-2655 fx: (317) 875-5824
2018-2019 OFFICERS President - Lisa Pinyan Poole Vice President - Jamie Stiller Treasurer - Christa Rouse Beloskur Secretary - Erica Snell Ring Permanent Secretary - Jan Thorpe White Editor - Charity Metz Schuller Electronic Communications Co-chair - Jeanette Benjey Electronic Communications Committee Member - Marcie Barnes Philanthropy Co-chair (Pecan Sale) - Ann Marie Taepke Philanthropy Co-chair (Service/Donations) - Carrie Wheeler IRD Chairman - Quinn Willard IRD Committee Members - Sarah Elkins, Alexandra Manbeck, Mary Ann Akin Telephone Communications Co-chair — Ann Marie Taepke Junior Circle President - Sarah Elkins Adopt-a-Chapter Liaisons - Sarah Elkins, Diane Timoney Honors of Epsilon Pi - Jan White, Jean Burroughs, Dawn Myers, Joyce Anne Porter Ways and Means Chair - Joyce Anne Porter Remembrance Chair — Jean Burroughs Finance committee — Diane Timoney, Jean Burroughs, Joyce Anne Porter Ritual Chair — Alexandra Manbeck
Alpha Gamma Delta Greater Raleigh Alumnae Chapter Jan Thorpe White 208 Summerwinds Drive Cary, NC 27518
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