!"# NEWSLETTER Paula Oxford, left, pictured with Sherry Dickerson at the 2011 Alumnae Christmas Open House. A LETTER FROM OUR ALUMNAE PRESIDENT Dear Sisters, At the start of 2011, I stepped into the Alumnae President position and still feel like I am getting a grip on all the reports and deadlines. So please bear with me as we continue to work together in sisterhood through events and meetings that provide the warmth, stimulating conversation, and often tears of laughter for lasting bonds of friendship. My goal for 2012 is to get us back to a 5 star chapter! The beginning of the school year is always busy and exciting as recruitment week brings another group of young ladies in as new members and hopes for great leadership opportunities begin. Alumnae were there with support and food to keep the collegians going through one of the largest groups of recruitment. The AGD Homecoming luncheon on October 29 th hosted by the collegians was well attended and a great time to reconnect and renew friendships. Game night and pizza were the theme for Alpha Gam Always hosted at the home of member, Karol Blaylock. It was a great time remembering who we are and why we chose Alpha Gamma Delta. We told stories and laughed while making rose Christmas ornaments for the collegians. A philanthropy donation was made to the St. Luke s food pantry as a token of our thanks and community service to the church for the use of their facility for noon meetings. We were excited to welcome and initiate, Annette Albrecht, as our newest member during the November 19 th initiation ceremony along with our 54 new collegians. December brings a close to the semester and our annual Christmas Open House with a wonderful spread of finger foods and delicious sweets. Sisterhood was extended as we gave the girls the rose ornaments made with love and laughter. The girls had their annual ornament exchange and then played the fun and funny traditional squirrel toss! Completing the afternoon we proudly rededicated our December graduates presenting them with their AGD hanky and hearing their future plans.!"# Epsilon Upsilon Alumnae Chapter!"# NEWSLETTER Volume XVII, Issue 1, March 2012 ALUMNAE EDITOR Kari Lewis Box T-1083 Stephenville, TX 76401 kllewis@tarleton.edu COLLEGIATE PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR Kaitlyn Cummings!"# Epsilon Upsilon Mailing Address: Box T-1572, Tarleton Station Stephenville, TX 76402 SAVE THE DATE! Alpha Gamma Delta s I.R.D. SATURDAY, APRIL 21 st, 2012 STEPHENVILLE CITY PARK 10:00 am ~ CHECK-IN 10:30 am ~ ALPHA GAM DIABETES 5K WALK 12:00 pm ~ IRD LUNCHEON & AWARDS Alpha Gam Diabetes 5K Walk Registration Form & Information Available Online at: www.tarleton.alphagammadelta.org Lunch - $15 Per Person, Cash or Check, Payment Accepted at Door Please RSVP by April 5, 2012 to fentdarla@yahoo.com. Alpha Gam s 21 st Annual Picnic Basket auction (continued)
put on by the collegians raised over $7,600. The baskets were fabulous and creative as always which contributed to the total exceeding their previous years. This is a major anticipated event on campus as indicated by the large response. The next night Alumnae gathered for Alpha Gam Always at a local health food store, Barefoot Market. A fun and informative night for Happy Hour Smoothies and a brief presentation on organic and healthy food eating choices was presented. A raw food lunch is offered for purchase as an alternative to our normal regimen towards healthy choices. This was a great way to emphasize our need to take care of ourselves by the choices we make to hopefully keep future health concerns and diseases from forming. Plans for April IRD are underway to remind us of the lifelong sisterhood circle that provides relationships, friendships, inspirations, support and opportunities for community service. I have experienced firsthand the love and sister support in the past months. My family has experienced life-threatening health issues and now the passing of my 89-year-old mother. Through it all my sisters have been there for me. I want you to know how much I appreciate you and have felt your love and prayers. Loyally, Paula Oxford!"# New Logo! In 2011, Alpha Gamma Delta unveiled a new logo and embarked on a branding campaign, encouraging members to Live with Purpose, inspired by the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose. To learn more, please visit: www.alphagammadelta.org /aboutus/fraternitynews prwebsitebrand!"# Homecoming Luncheon Brooklyn Christian-Shafer & Brittany Bruce On October 29, 2011, the Epsilon Upsilon Chapter hosted a Homecoming Luncheon on at the Graham Street Church of Christ s Family Center. Alumnae and collegiate members visited over a delicious meal and everyone had the pleasure of meeting our new little ones! It was great seeing everyone and we look forward to see you each again at IRD! Emily Lazenby & Donna Hendrix Heather Hill, Courtney Wagley & Jessica Shaver Mintara Maxfield, Ashley Weisinger, Christin Russell & Amanda Odiorne Heather & Gatlyn Martin Collegiate Members Legacy: Mavery Maxfield 2
Alpha Gam Always 2011 Alpha Gam Always was hosted at the home of Karol Blaylock on November 10. After enjoying a delicious meal, followed with wonderful holiday treats, Alumnae members quickly got to work on Christmas ornaments for the collegiate members. This year s ornament was made from felt, ribbon and pearls to create red and buff roses. The evening was full of laughs and sisterhood! Karol Blaylock 2011 Ornament Good Times! Alyson Chapman & Stephanie Morrow Christmas Open House Dr. Jane Dennis, Darla Fent & Trudy Carlson Collegiate and alumnae members gathered on December 4, 2011 to celebrate the Christmas holiday. The alumnae-hosted event provided holiday-themed refreshments, a fun ornament exchange amongst the collegians and the everso-loved Squirrel Throw. Emily Lazenby & Keri Vanden Berge were the top 2 competitors! Senior Rededication Keri Vanden Berge & Alyson Chapman Donna Hendrix & Dr. Anne Albrecht S December 2011 Alumnae: Emily Lazenby, Cortney McFarlin & Nicole Chesshir Ornament Exchange JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! ALPHA GAMMA DELTA TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY EPSILON UPSILON GROUP 3
COLLEGIATE MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Phired Up Workshop On March 26, 2011, about a third of our chapter traveled to Dallas for a recruitment workshop held in conjunction with other Alpha Gams from Texas & Oklahoma. The workshop was presented by Phired Up, an education firm that provides recruitment services to membership organizations. The speaker truly inspired those who attended and they enjoyed meeting Alpha Gams from other chapters. Our collegiate members returned to campus with useful tools and a lot of excitement for Recruitment 2011. Phired Up Workshop at UT Dallas Alpha Gams give back! Fill the Field Fill the Field, SGA s community service project seeking donations for Erath county charities, was held March 31. The event brought in all types of donations, from clothing and furniture, to canned goods. AGD participated in full force to help our community. Tarleton Round-UP Leadership & Service Awards Banquet At the Leadership & Service Awards Banquet, held on April 23, the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta were presented with the honored title of Organization of the Year! A few of our Individual members were recognized as well. Ms. Emily Lazenby was named the Greek Women of the Year, Ms. Rachael Arroyo was awarded the John Tarleton Spirit Award and Ms. Brooke King was awarded the Sophomore Participation Award. We are incredibly proud of our collegiate chapter and our members who were recognized! Members of our chapter participated in the L.E.A.D.S. Organization s community service project, Tarleton Round-UP, on April 2. Round-UP is a great opportunity for students to interact with people in the Stephenville community. Volunteers are asked to mow lawns, rake leaves, paint houses, and almost everything in between. The event is held annually and it helps to strengthen the bonds between the University s students and the community. 4
COLLEGIATE MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Recruitment 2011 2011 s Recruitment proved to be successful for Alpha Gamma Delta Collegians, under the leadership of Brooke King, VPR. She, along with the support of our collegians & alumnae members, made the week worthwhile! On September 17 th, our chapter welcomed more than 50 new sisters to our family! Recruitment 2012 will be held Septermber 4 th through the 8 th. If you wish to submit a Recruitment Information Forms and/or a Legacy introduction forms, please visit http:www.alphagammadelta.org/ and click on the Member Services Section. Please stay tuned to our Alpha Gamma Delta Epsilon Upsilon Tarleton State University facebook group page to stay updated on details. Collegiate Members & Proud Advisors on Pref Night Skit NIght Epsilon Upsilon Alumnae Kari Lewis, Recruitment Advisor, & Brooke King, VP Recruitment 2011 Bid Day Welcoming our New Sisters! 5
COLLEGIATE MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Newly Initiated Members JAMEE BELL SHELBY BISHOP SHELBIE BRADLEY CHELSEA BRAUNE KAYLA BROWN BRITTANY BRUMBELOW SHELBY BYRD DALLAS CAMPBELL ROSE CARRINGTON-PRAT KATY CERVENKA KAILA COOLIDGE KAITLYN CUMMINGS SARAH FARWELL ALICIA FICKLIN DESTINY FLORES KATIE FOWLER KATELYN GARCIA KAITLYN GASTON TAYLOR GOODNIGHT ERICA GUZMAN MEGAN HAYWOOD HAILEY HOOVER ERIKA HOUSLEY-GIFFORD DANIELLE HOVEY MAGAN JOHNSON KARA JORDAN HAILEY KANE LYNSEY KENNEMER SANDRA KIMBLE DANIELLE KING VICTORIA LEE LEXY LOVING ALYSSA LOWE KATIE LUCKIE MACKENZIE MARSH JORDAN McCRORY MORGAN McDUFFIE AUDREY MESSER DANI MULLEN HANNAH MUNSON MADISON PEDDICORD MICHELE PERKIN HALEY PHILIPS PAIGE POTH DELAYNA RICHARDS TIFFANY ROSE NAOMI SCOTT COURTNEY TRUE ASHLEY UPCHURCH COURTNEY WARD RACHEL WESTON EMILIE YELL 21 st Annual Picnic Basket Auction On February 8, 2012, our Alpha Gams gathered in the Thompson Student Center Ballrooms to present the 21 st Annual Picnic Basket Auction. With a variety of creative and original picnic baskets, the collegian members raised more than $7,600 for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation and local charities. Thanks to the support of the Tarleton community, students, alumnae, families & friends, the event was a true success! SCHEDULE: 9/4~ MIXER NIGHT 9/5 ~ PHILANTHROPY NIGHT 9/6 ~ SKIT NIGHT 9/7 ~ PREF NIGHT 9/8 ~ BID DAY Recruitment Week 2012 SEPTEMBER 4 TH 8 TH, 2012 If you wish to recommend a member, simply fill out a Recruitment Information Form (RIF) or a Legacy Introduction Form (LIF) at: www.alphagammadelta.org/ alphagams/alumnae/recommend Other Dates to Remember July 18-21:!"# International Convention In St. Louis Oct. 20 Tarleton Homecoming (Date is still pending)
Is your!"# Alumnae Membership Current? Alumnae dues ($35.00/year) may be easily paid online at http://www.alphagammadelta.org Chapter Support Fees ($30.00) may be mailed to: Sherry Dickerson, Alumnae Chapter Treasurer 124 Blue Jay, Stephenville, TX 76401! " # EPSILON UPSILON ALUMNAE CHAPTER MAILING ADDRESS: 143 Willow Lane, Stephenville, TX 76401 PRESIDENT Paula Oxford pkoxford2005@yahoo.com VICE PRESIDENT Alyson Chapman achapman@tarleton.edu SECRETARY Donna Hendrix Hendrix@tarleton.edu PERMANENT SECRETARY Trudy Carlson 143 Willow Lane, Stephenville, TX 76401 carlson@tarleton.edu TREASURER Sherry Dickerson EDITOR Kari Lewis Box T-1083, Stephenville, TX 76401 kllewis@tarleton.edu CHAPTER CAPSULE Campus Quota: 55!"# New Members: 59 Campus Total: 70!"# Chapter Total: 86 Number in Largest NPC Group: 97 If you have any questions or want to assist our collegians, please contact our Province Director. Province 10 Director: Angie Perry pd10@vst.alphagammadelta.org IHQ Contact Information International Headquarters 8710 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: 317-872-2655 Fax: 317-875-5824 Stephanie Sack Bailey, Executive Director sbailey@alphagammadelta.org Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation 8710 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 Julie Waitman Cretin, Executive Director jcretin@alphagammadeltafoundation.org WWW.ALPHAGAMMADELTA.ORG When you send an Alpha Gam ecard it helps support our sisters and our!"# Fraternity! Your donation allows us to fulfill our mission to impact and enrich our communities by providing essential support for education, philanthropy and leadership. To make someone s day & help give back to Alpha Gam, send an ecard! Please visit: www.alphagammadelta.org/agdfoundation and click on the ecard button. Thank you for your support! 7