FRATERNITY UPDATES
Extension News Alpha Gam will join the University of Arkansas community in fall 2020. With a long tradition of thriving Greek-letter organizations dating back to 1890, the university currently has 10 National Panhellenic Conference sororities. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the university has more than 27,000 students, with 31 percent belonging to a fraternity or sorority. “International Council is thrilled to join the Arkansas community," said International Vice President–Extension Karen Donaldson Metzger, Gamma Phi– Georgia Institute of Technology. "We believe this is a campus where Alpha Gamma Delta will thrive, and we cannot wait to welcome Razorbacks into our sisterhood this coming fall.” September 14 marked Alpha Gam's first Bid Day at Valpo! Thirty-eight new members—including two legacies—pledged the provisional chapter, bringing the number of fraternity/ sorority groups at Valpo to 17. Area alumnae and IHQ staff welcomed new members with lunch, giant Jenga and a lesson on essential Alpha Gam songs and chants. The celebration continued with their first new member presentation and the Valpo football game against Central Connecticut State.
International Council Elections Underway The Fraternity is currently seeking nominations for the 2020-2022 members of International Council. While serving on International Council, officers maintain awareness of current Fraternity issues, participate in carrying out our strategic plan and ensure financial health of the organization. In addition, officers must understand the current nature of the fraternal movement and be willing to travel as necessary to represent the Fraternity. This summer, a work group chaired by Barb Krumme Geiger, Epsilon Beta–University of Kansas, evaluated the Fraternity's current elections process. Through thoughtful analysis and a survey of voting members, the committee recommended several strategic changes aimed to increase participation and drive transparency. Information on these changes, time lines and application information is available at ® alphagammadelta.org/elections.
Alpha Gam Votes Alpha Gam Votes encourages members to exercise their right to vote. All elections matter and it's important we, as women, make our voices heard. As another election season nears, here are a few reminders to help you prepare: Register to vote or update your voter registration information. Visit ® usa.gov/voting to learn more. Research absentee ballot voting if you have temporarily relocated. The process for obtaining and submitting absentee ballots varies from state to state. Research candidates and proposed legislation. Seek information from accredited news sources. View a sample ballot online ahead of time. Identify your polling station. Consider early voting if it is available in your community,.
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Promote the vote. Offer someone a ride to the polls and use the hashtag #AlphaGamVotes to remind sisters their voices matter—regardless of political affiliation.