Alumnae News the Frederick Chapter also bring nonperishable food items to donate to local food banks, gently used coats for the Rescue Mission and monetary donations for the county’s animal shelter.
Special Children’s Day at the National Cherry Festival, collecting toiletries for the homeless at the Goodwill Inn and hosting baby showers for young mothers at the alternative high school.
of the year was a “Tailgate with ZTA” themed recruitment party. The chapter also sponsors the breast cancer Care Walk at the University of Mississippi.
Salisbury The women of the Salisbury Chapter work closely with Theta Delta Chapter (Salisbury University). In November, chapter members donated a turkey for the collegiate chapter’s annual Thanksgiving dinner and also made goody bags before final exams. Salisbury Chapter was also involved in Operation: We Care in December, where they donated time and money to pack boxes for soldiers overseas.
Greater Grand Rapids Members of the Greater Grand Rapids Chapter are taking advantage of the growth the city has experienced over the past few years. The chapter has attended Blues on the Mall, the Princess Diana Exhibit, Art Prize and Race for the Cure®. Visiting area apple orchards is also a favorite activity for chapter members.
Kansas City Metro This chapter has worked with a number of collegiate chapters in its area. As host of Missouri-Kansas Zeta Day, the Kansas City Metro Chapter asked collegiate members to bring supplies to create care kits for cancer patients in local hospitals. The left over care kits were given to Eta Upsilon Chapter (Missouri Southern State University) to be distributed to tornado survivors in Joplin, Mo.
Massachusetts
Bay State This year, the Bay State Chapter expanded its programming beyond annual events like Race for the Cure® and summer barbecue. The chapter added more frequent events that occur once a month such as community service projects, participating in Restaurant Week Boston, and Mary Kay and Pampered Chef parties.
Michigan
Ann Arbor The Ann Arbor Chapter has recently become more involved with Alpha Gamma Chapter (University of Michigan). The two chapters partnered to make fleece blankets for patients at a local cancer center, and members from both chapters participated in a book club.
Minnesota
Twin Cities The Twin Cities Chapter used online surveys to learn more about what types of activities its members enjoy most. The chapter’s attendance at events has risen and become more consistent since the surveys were sent.
Mississippi
Greater Oxford New features this year for Greater Oxford Chapter are a monthly newsletter and save-the-date announcements to let members know what is going on in the chapter. Greater Oxford’s first event
Missouri
Mid-Missouri The women of Mid-Missouri Chapter have been involved in the Columbia Race for the Cure® since it began in 2010. The chapter has helped with planning and volunteering, and some members participated in the race itself. Springfield The Springfield Chapter made an effort this year to involve all of its members. Chapter officers contacted each member individually to be sure their correct contact information was on file. The
Detroit Metropolitan This chapter re-evaluated its programming and tried new things this year. Detroit Metropolitan Chapter members hosted two summer events for the first time—Meet Zetas at the Zoo and Cruise to the Pool. These women hope to attract recent graduates to bring new ideas and energy to their chapter. Grand Traverse Area In May, the Grand Traverse Area Chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special luncheon. The chapter supports its community by running a booth during
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