She Said: Rosie Goolik Jordan

ALPHA GAM VOLUNTEER POSITION

Ritual Committee Member & Music Coordinator for the Volunteer Service Team

CHAPTER & YEAR OF INITIATION

Beta Delta—Indiana University 1972

FAVORITE PART OF SERVING ON VST

Ritual has always been a favorite aspect of family gatherings, church, and Alpha Gam because it is a powerful connection to the past and a tie to the future. What is said and done in those respective settings evoke strong emotional responses for people who have profoundly influenced my life.

INSPIRED BY

Our Purpose continues to be the inspiration for how I choose to live. I had it in every office I occupied when I worked full-time, and it still has a place of honor in my home office. It covers all that is important to me.

CURRENTLY READING

Just finished our friend Paul Page’s book, Hello, I’m Paul Page. It’s Race Day in Indianapolis. Growing up in northern Indiana, I have fond childhood memories of listening to the Race with my Dad. Having lived in Indianapolis all of my adult life, we have continued to enjoy the month of May and the Indianapolis 500 with our extended family, too!

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO

Anything that my four exercise class instructors choose to play! My favorite pieces to sing include sacred music by John Rutter, Dan Forrest, Craig Courtney, and Mark Hayes. I also enjoy singing songs from musicals, especially with our granddaughter who loves to sing, also.

LATEST BINGE WATCH

I don’t watch anything on regular TV but enjoy HGTV, especially Good Bones, that is filmed right here in Indianapolis; they remodeled their designer MJ’s house in my neighborhood! So fun to watch them “rescue and recycle” homes.

CURRENT OBSESSION

Anna, our 4-year-old granddaughter! My husband and I are grateful that she lives 12 minutes from us and spends Thursdays with us. We can’t get enough of watching her grow and learn.

FAVORITE INDULGENCE

Morning coffee while working Cryptoquip and Sudoku puzzles.

DREAM JOB

Career counseling—I love it enough to do this in retirement from Eli Lilly and Company. I help high school students and unemployed or underemployed adults while still having plenty of time for family, friends, and special interests.