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alumnae NEWS
Chapter reports submitted by alumnae chapters from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
Baton Rouge Alumnae Chapter members were excited to finally gather again since 2019 at a November potluck where they welcomed two new officers, Martha Carol Stewart and Jadan Deshotels. A pilates class and a Founders Day together at SoLou rounded out the year. Birmingham Alumnae Chapter became an officially chartered chapter in July, and President Stacy Rowan, Alpha Xi, attended the 46th National Convention. Other officers include Treasurer Carin Klein Pryor, Zeta Nu, Membership and Collegiate Relations Chair Kate Kramer, Theta Iota, Programming and Social Media Chair Lily Lemond, Theta Iota, Foundation and Philanthropy Chair Brenda Hudgins DuVall, Theta Iota, and Alumnae Panhellenic Representative Susette Clark-Walker, Alpha Sigma. Central Florida Alumnae Chapter hosted their Founders Day celebration in the private Napoleon Room at Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen. Members shared personal stories and memories of how Tri Sigma has enhanced their life. Each sister was at a different stage of their life, but still enjoyed learning and hearing about each other's Sigma experiences. Sisters also enjoyed several Tri Sigma raffle prizes and a singalong to “You’ve got a friend in me." Chicago North Shore Alumnae Chapter held their semesterly book club via Zoom to discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. A virtual meeting was held to discuss convention and install the new alumnae chapter officers. In April, the chapter also participated in the March of Dimes' March for Babies and partnered with the Chicago NW Suburban Alumnae Chapter for a Founders Day event in Deer Park. Coastal Area Alumnae Chapter has followed the COVID-19 roller coaster and all of its ups and downs. Fall began with a visit to Thompson Farms for a family day. Members and their families enjoyed a day full of hay rides, petting zoos, and corn mazes. CAAC members always
enjoy commemorating each other's milestone achievements, including Margaret Robinson Buttrick who they surprised with her 50th anniversary pin. Members give back during the holiday season by gathering items for baby bags for NICU moms and packing them into brown paper bags with a purple ribbon. The bags contain essential items—like toothpaste and shampoo—that mothers may not be able to grab if rushed to the hospital. Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter gathered at Don Hall’s Gas House in February to observe their belated 75th anniversary (+2). Members reviewed old song books, historical pieces, and collegiate memorabilia brought by several members. It seemed fitting that violets correspond with the month of February and were a prominent feature at their shared table. In April, eight members gathered for a Founders Day brunch hosted by Margaret DeLand Neuhauser, Gamma Delta. Four Golden Violets were in attendance, including Margaret and Joyce Reinhard Daglow, Gamma Delta, who received their honors during the event. Greater Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter had an exciting year filled with a mix of in-person and virtual events. The group (finally!) met in person for a delicious BBQ brunch, and members enjoyed reconnecting and meeting new faces after so much time apart. GLAAC met in September for a tour of the UCLA Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. President Karyn Poznick, Epsilon Xi, led the walk and shared information about the sculptures and their artists. During the 3rd annual Happy Period Pack Event in October, members packed 60 period packets to donate to the Alexandria House, a local transitional home for women and children. In January, the chapter held its second Virtual Workout Class hosted by Sarica Cohen Klein, Beta Kappa, and a Brunch & Blankets event in March. The group made no-sew knot blankets to donate to the Child Life Department at Valley Presbyterian Hospital made from blankets precut by Philanthropy Chair Lisa Mansueto Burke, Delta Xi. In honor
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