buffalo On a more educational note, at our February dessert meeting, which was held in the home of Florence Kuczma Sodus, Nicole Moretta Ball provided us with an informative presentation on Parliamentary Procedure. Members had a chance to try out their skills with a brief qu iz. Nicole is well versed in this material having competed in this subject in high school. The Buffalo Alumnae chapter hosted a "Getting to Know You" event for Sigma Chapter (Buffalo State College) and Epsilon Mu Colony (University at Buffalo) in the library at Buffalo State in March. Chai r Holly LaBrake and collegiate volunteers auctioned off purses filled with goodies which were donated by other sisters. This proved to be great fun .This was followed by an entertaining 'get acquainted' activity which led to some real bonding. In addition to these activities, scrapbooks were on display and sisters enjoyed taco dip, 'shamrock shakes' and cake. By all accounts, the evening was a big success. The alumnae hope to continue creating stronger bonds with area collegians. Members cooked dinner for families staying at Ronald McDonald House in April. This was fun and is always app reciated by the guests. Sisters also assisted the Junior League in May by acting as docents at the Deco rato r Showh o use. In addition, we collect goods for charitable organizations at various times throughout the year. Sadly, we lost several of our senior members this spring. Catherine Crocuston, Betty Clay and Joan Dudziak have all passed. All still attended meetings when able and will be missed. Betty was our Top Tau for 20 I 0-1 I.
detroit/northeast suburbs Members of the Detroit/Northeast Suburbs Alumnae Chapter represent several collegiate chapters. While most live in the Metro Detroit area, a few live in other areas of Michigan and in other states. All Metro Detroit area AST alumnae are welcome; new graduates receive free local dues for the first year. Sisterhood is key to the success of our chapter. Our meetings begin and end with sisterhood activities. A hostess is joined by two co-hostesses to provide a yummy dinner for all in attendance. Members share updates on their lives, new job opportunities, and community news. A short business meeting includes reports, activity planning, elections and initiations. Donations for our award-winni ng philanthropy program were also collected. Philanthropy is a primary focus of the Detroit/Northeast Suburbs Alumnae Chapter. Local Entertai nment boo ks we re sold to raise funds for national and local organizations, including Pine Mountain , Habitat for Human ity, and Special Olympics and area collegiate chapters. Members made monetary donations, collected a variety of items and gave nu merous hours of their time to support social issues. We also partnered with the Delta Tau chapter to pack 840 food boxes for Focus Hope, a local food pantry. Members recycled greeting cards and " Box Tops for Education" to benefi t St.Jude's Ranch http://www.stjudesranch.org/help_card.php and a local school for children w ith disabilit ies. continued next page
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