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Generations of Giving TRADITIONALISTS (born 1945 or before)
Jean Luxan Ulrich
Alpha Beta–University of Michigan
Initiated: 1939 Profession: Sociology/Psychology Alpha Gam has given me... a connection to and relationships with other Alpha Gams, especially as an alumna. In 1960, my college roommate and I, along with several Alpha Gams from other chapters formed an alumnae group that became Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club. We had a desire to give back in our community, so we formed the Kirk School Art Fair, a juried art show that we chaired for 40-some years. The success of the show allowed the Club to be one of the largest donating alumnae groups to the Foundation for many years. Now, as the only living founder of the Club, at 96-years-young, I often reflect on the wonderful experiences I’ve had over the years… memories available only due to my membership in Alpha Gamma Delta. I give to the Foundation... for the academic benefits, like scholarships, that are provided to young women so they can go on and get advanced degrees.
BABY BOOMERS (born 1946 to 1964)
Barb Krumme Geiger
Epsilon Beta–University of Kansas
Initiated: 1978 Profession: Clinical Research and Development Professional Alpha Gam has given me... the value of supportive sisterhood. As Director of Chapter Development, on our Volunteer Service Team, I have the privilege of working with amazing alumnae and collegiate sisters, from whom I learn so much. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the world's work through Alpha Gamma Delta. I give to the Foundation... because I am privileged to play a small role in the mentoring and development of our future women leaders. I find that I gain so much more than I give—through the friendships with other volunteers, interactions with our amazing collegians and through the opportunity to truly Live with Purpose. The Foundation makes this possible through leadership training, professional development opportunities, scholarships and so much more that impacts the lives of our members.
GEN X
MILLENNIALS
Nicole Brown McConlogue
Jillian Roth
Initiated: 1998 Profession: Nonprofit Legal Services Attorney
Initiated: 2011 Profession: Tread and Cavity Tire Development Engineer
(born 1965 to 1980) Zeta Delta–Towson University
Alpha Gam has given me... a focus point for the feeling I'd always had of wanting to be part of something bigger than myself. Through the Fraternity, I have a deeply meaningful common bond with women of all ages, backgrounds, regions, interests, and personality types. Alpha Gamma Delta means that no matter what separates us, we can come together as sisters, and be at home wherever we go. I give to the Foundation... because I have gotten so much from the Fraternity! In college, I was a UIFI scholarship recipient and found the program so valuable that I returned the next year as an intern. There is hardly a sister I know who hasn't benefited directly from the Foundation via scholarships, program funding, SIS Grants or more. It's vital that we keep that kind of support flowing.
GEN Z
(Born after 1997)
Taylor Ellison
Beta Xi–Purdue University
Initiated: 2014 Profession: Studying to become a certified Speech-Language Pathologist
(born 1981 to 1997) Omega–University of Akron
Alpha Gam has given me... the confidence and motivation to do anything I set my mind to. I gained so many leadership and time-management skills while a collegiate member that I feel I can take on any task if I believe in myself. It has also given me the power to embrace opportunity and see the best in every situation. I give to the Foundation... because as a collegian, I was awarded academic scholarships from the Foundation which helped me tremendously. This wonderful organization has given me and continues to give me so many opportunities for growth and support that I have taken it upon myself to give back, so that this programming can continue.
Alpha Gam has given me... the support and guidance to attempt new things, get involved on campus and in my community, and continues to push me to reach my full potential. I couldn’t be more grateful for what I’ve received so far as a collegiate member, especially for the academic scholarship from the Foundation. I give to the Foundation... because Alpha Gamma Delta has granted me so many opportunities for growth, both personally and academically. Giving back to the Foundation so that all my sisters can be given similar opportunities is a great feeling.
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