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OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
Repping Recruitment The Greater Birmingham Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta met June 13 at the Vestavia Hills home of Amy Owen Lawson to hear plans for college recruitment in August at the eight Alabama chapters. Presiding over the meeting was President Elizabeth Estess Wilson. Discussing Recruitment dates and plans were Jill Bledsoe Taylor, membership vice president for the Auburn University chapter; Nancy Runyan Gaston, membership vice president for the University of Alabama chapter; and Judith Hayes Hand, representing chapters at the universitis of Montevallo, North Alabama and South Alabama, along with Troy University, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University Montgomery. This year, Emily Putnam Fulton will serve as vice president of hospitality. Other officers elected during the April meeting, held at the home of Susan Stewart Murdock, were Jennifer Avant Goodwin, Kim Rains Hardwick and Amy Nichols McCain.
Guests in attendance included Katherine McDavid Allen, Beth Bates Andrews, Cheryl Wynn Brakefield, Elizabeth Crow Branch, Tricia Mills Burris, Kathy Goodwin Byrd, Jennifer Barnett Childs, Nina Haas Daniels, Hannon Sharley Davidson, Sallie Cale Dunphy, Elizabeth Wyatt Ellis, Ashelie White Halla, Ashley Tucker Hicks, Meg McLain Hightower, Betsy Weese Hoffman, Elise Collins Hollinhead, Catherine Langham Hughes, Kristi Vice Jeter, Jane Kendall King, Christine Lilly Martin, Kristin Hain McPherson, Jerry Johnson Mill and Dede McDanal Moore. Susan Huggins Nabors, Sara Young Newdome, Lucy Owen Parker, Linda Winkler Pope, Misty Brewer Powell, Kris Magee Redden, Jennifer Wynn Regan, Sally Ryan Reiser, Emily Richter, Jan Roberts, Kendall Lee Stephenson, Julie Vascocu Stewart, Amy Snyder, Lissa Handley Tyson, Elizabeth Barnett Wall, Teresa Musso White, Teresa Farrell Whittle, Sue
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Alpha Gams Gather for Planning Presentation
From left: Nancy Runyan Gaston, Elizabeth Estess Wilson, Jill Bledsoe Taylor and Amy Owen Lawson.
Ellen Hardy Wilson, Susan Long Womack and Hayley Hammock Young. In addition, officials announced that 24 seniors were welcomed into the alumnae chapter at the annual
International Reunion Day held in April at the Hoover Country Club. The event theme was “Endless Possibilities.” The event was hosted by the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Montevallo and was attended by
members of the Gamma Omega Chapter at UAB. Cena Hickenbotam Davis, Southern Regional Education Board, served as the featured speaker. Amber Davenport Williams chaired the event. ❖
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ACS Golf Fundraiser Rakes in Six Figure Funds
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The American Cancer Society hosted its annual Tee It Up Fore Life golf tournament June 13 at the Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills. The event is the premiere golfing tournament for the organization. This year, more than 30 teams participated in the games, which raised more than $100,000 for the organization’s mission. Events outside of the sport included a silent auction, which included many trips to popular vacation spots, such as the University of Alabama’s opening football game in Texas complete with transportation via a private plane. Other auction items included an autographed Blake Shelton guitar, a Master’s golf package, a custom-made blazer and a Yeti cooler. The honoree for this year’s event was Mike Mullen and Circulogene Theranostics. Mullen serves as the company’s president and CEO. Mullen partnered with the American Cancer Society through the tournament to help fund the mission of the organization, as well as its groundbreaking research programs and community services. ❖ Left, Amy and Harold Hudson. Mixologist and writer Clair McLafferty Evans, above. Faye Wolfe, below, owner Sprout Flower Market Homewood, donated flowers for the event.
Thirsty Green Thumbs
Tucked in residential Homewood, Sims Garden played host to green thumbs and cocktail enthusiasts alike at the Sippin’ at Sims event in May. Attendees were treated to beautiful garden views and a presentation from mixologist and writer Clair McLafferty Evans. Evans demonstrated creative ways to use plants and herbs in a homemade cocktail. Food was provided by Urban Cookhouse and the floral arrangements were courtesy of Sprout Flower Market and Sims Garden. Sims Garden is part of the EcoScape program at Birmingham-Southern College. The property was formerly owned by Catherine Sims, also known
as the “Plant Lady of Edgewood.” Upon her death, Sims gave the property to the city of Homewood with the stipulation that it be maintained as a community park or outdoor classroom. The Southern Environmental Center at BSC took over the care of the garden. It now showcases natural grasses and native plants as well as heirloom roses and an edible landscape including blueberries, figs, peaches, muscadines and various herbs. The garden hosts seasonal events and organizers are planning for a fall gathering. For more information on the garden and upcoming events, visit facebook. com/SimsGardens. ❖
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Garden-Inspired Cocktails Featured at Sims Garden Event
From left: Tim Fulmer, Mark Johnson, Bob Kent and Barry McElderry.