the texas star - fall 2014
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Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Gamma DeltaTRANSCRIPT
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Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta
The Texas Star
A letter from our President:
Dear Sisters, I am so excited about our 2014-2015 Alpha Gam year! We are starting this
year off again in Good Standing with IHQ. We received the highest recognition, ”Living with Purpose” in the new way of evaluating alumnae chapters. We are also a Jewel Chapter for the Foundation - so let’s keep this up!
I’m excited about our upcoming events. Our first event of the year is our Alpha Gam Always Fiesta. It is Monday, September 15th at 7pm at Benita Wilson Dick’s house. I challenge everyone to bring a sister or two who has been away for a while. Also, we will be having special ceremonies for our Honor of Epsilon Pi recipients. Philanthropy will be our main focus this year. We will be focusing on the “…In the community where I am placed…” line of the purpose. The JDRF walk will be Saturday the 27th in Dallas. Be on the lookout for our different service projects that we will be participating in. Our first fundraiser for the Foundation we will be having is ordering the plant bulbs. So please help support the AGD Foundation.
Our Junior Circle has some exciting events planned this year, such as a “#Flashback Friday” & “Tacky Prom.”
If you haven’t been around in a while, I would love to see you & I’m sure other sisters would love to spend time with you. If you know some of our sisters that haven’t come around please invite them out to the Alpha Gam Always Fiesta. Excited about this year, seeing everyone & having plenty of Alpha Gam fun! Loyally & Love my Sisters, Adriana Munoz Dallas Alumnae Chapter President
Vol 22 Issue 1 September 2014 Dallas, TX Editor: Julia Thomas Flores [email protected]
In this issue:
Pg. 1 - President’s Letter
Pg. 2 - Epsilon Psi Updates
Pg. 3 - Epsilon Phi Updates
Pg. 4 - Alumnae Officers & Updates
Pg. 5 - Philanthropy Report & Honors of Epsilon Pi
Pg. 6 - DAC Calendar
Pg. 7/8 - Alumnae Info & Updates
Pg. 9/10 - Notable Notes
Pg. 11 - Foundation News & IHQ Contacts
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Epsilon Psi Collegiate Officers 2014 Caroline Ferguson - President [email protected] Jessica Varga - VP Member Development [email protected] Valeria Montalvo - VP Scholarship [email protected] Nicole Caunt - VP Recruitment [email protected] Jessica Meah - VP Operations [email protected] Luna Zenati - VP Finance [email protected] Victoria Nguyen - VP Campus Relations [email protected] Brittany Roche - Activities Coordinator [email protected] Muntaha Sheikh - Alpha/Website Coordinator [email protected] Kaitlyn Mazzarella - Alumnae Relations Coordinator [email protected] Lydia Gulnac - COR/Membership Coordinator [email protected] Munashe Chando - Correspondence/Public Relations Coordinator [email protected] Nia Smith - Delta Coordinator [email protected] Jessica Santibanez - Gamma Coordinator [email protected] Sonia Hernandez - Philanthrophy Coordinator [email protected] Caitlin Goodland - Property Coordinator [email protected] Elaine Quayle - Publications Coordinator [email protected] Carolyn Baker - Purchasing Coordinator [email protected] Anna Wood - Risk Management Coordinator [email protected] Trisha McElvany - Ritual Coordinator [email protected] Cassandra Duran - Sisterhood Coordinator [email protected] Emily Lundberg [email protected]
Epsilon Psi Chapter News
Hello Alumnae Sisters!
The ladies of Epsilon Psi are back on campus and ready for a great fall semester! With classes starting and Welcome Week events happening all around campus, the chapter is staying busy and getting ready for Formal Recruitment!
August 21st and 22nd were our Back to School Recruitment Reviews! We spent those two days focusing on all things recruitment, while also enjoying the company of our sisters after a summer apart! All of our sisters have been attending Welcome Week events including Greek Treats where we enjoyed talking to potential new members and having ice cream on a hot night! We also have Polish Day coming up on September 6th and are excited to practice for recruitment with some of our alumnae!
Overall, Formal Recruitment, which begins September 12th, is the main focus for Epsilon Psi. We can't wait for a new fall class of sisters to introduce to our wonderful alumnae soon! Hope to see you all soon! Loyally, Caroline Ferguson Epsilon Psi Chapter President
Chapter Capsule
Epsilon Psi’s formal recruitment is September 12th - 14th. We are eagerly awaiting updates about our newest sisters! If you are interested in volunteering or are able to make a donation to help our sisters have a successful recruitment, please contact Kelly Larrow, VP Recruitment Advisor at
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Epsilon Phi Collegiate Officers 2014
Bailey Greenslade - President, Ritual/Risk Management Coordinator [email protected] Tori Wardell - VP Member Development [email protected] Alisha Merchant - VP Scholarship [email protected] Kayla Garcia - VP Recruitment [email protected] Gabby Amaya - VP Operations [email protected] Alex Galindo - VP Finance, Purchasing Coordinator [email protected] Alyssa Slaight - VP Campus Relations [email protected] Avione McGhee - Alpha, Sisterhood Coordinator [email protected] Jenna Banaag - Alumnae Relations Coordinator [email protected] Melissa Meza - Property, Philanthropy Coordinator [email protected] Erika Yeisley - Website Coordinator [email protected]
Epsilon Phi Chapter News Hello Alumnae!
The women of Epsilon Phi started back to school on August 25th and are now hard at work focusing on our Formal Recruitment coming up September 5th-7th. This past couple of weeks has been a whirlwind of recruitment fun and catching up after our summer break! August 18th-22nd we had our Polish Week to get ready for Formal Recruitment and were able to have theme days! We also had different events during that week to help welcome the new freshmen to campus such as the Greek Showcase where we performed a skit and dance, the Block Party where we advertised NPC as a whole, and several Organizational Fairs! On August 24th our officers got together to meet all of the new advisors and discuss our upcoming semester and all of our events! The chapter is so pumped going into Formal Recruitment and can’t wait to welcome new faces into our sisterhood! We look forward to our many events this semester and can’t wait to introduce our new members to our amazing alumnae. We hope to see you all at our upcoming alumnae event, details will come soon!
Thank you, Bailey Greenslade Epsilon Phi Chapter President
Chapter Capsule
Epsilon Phi’s formal recruitment is September 5th - 7th. We are eagerly awaiting updates about our newest sisters! If you are interested in
volunteering or are able to make a donation to help our sisters have a
successful recruitment, please contact Kim Johnson, VP Recruitment Advisor
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2014 Alumnae Board Members
Adriana Munoz President
Ella Talavera Garrett VP Night
Linda Linscott Treasurer/Perm. Secr./Day Group
Lindsay Kirsch Fryar Secretary
Julia Thomas Flores Editor
Pam McKenzie Parmerlee Junior Circle/Ways & Means
Mia Blocker Philanthropy
Ingrid Stein London PRAAP Delegate
Alex Salazar (temporary) Collegiate Relations
Susan Harding Moran IRD/Frisco, McKinney, Allen
Benita WilsonDick Dallas Panhellenic
Julie Fischer Kfoury Ritual
Wendy Coltrane Recruitment Info Chair
Shay Goldberg Membership
Chione Giacomarro MidCities Panhellenic
Colby May Remembrance
DAC
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Dallas Alumnae Chapter will be holding elections in March! The offices of President, Vice President, and Junior Circle President will be on the ballot.
Please contact Adriana Munoz, [email protected], if you are interested in
holding one of these positions!
Lunch Bunch
The Day Group meets the third Wednesday of each month for lunch.
If you would like to be included, send a note to [email protected] or contact Doris 972-578-0013.
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Philanthropy Report - September 2014
“To welcome the opportunity of contributing to the world's work in the community where I am placed because of the joy of service thereby
bestowed and the talent of leadership multiplied.”
Philanthropy is a major focus for the DAC this year! We are looking forward to fundraising and volunteering to help the community in which we are placed! Our first fundraiser is the online sales of flower bulbs through Dutch Mill Bulbs. Our sisters who planted their bulbs last year had great success growing beautiful daffodils, irises, and tulips! Please follow the link below to purchase your own. Don’t forget to share the link with family and friends!
http://groups.dutchmillbulbs.com/alphagammadeltadallasalumnaechapter.php
We are also trying some new fundraising this year. We are going to hold a garage sale online through through the Ebay store of Philanthropy officer Mia Blocker. We need donations of clothes and shoes. If you all have items, feel free to contact Mia through Facebook or call her at 214-686-6814. She is happy to pick up donations or arrange a drop off. Donations of time are also appreciated to help organize and list donations as well.
Finally, we will be participating in the JDRF One Walk at Victory Park in Dallas, TX. The walk is on Saturday, September 27th and check in begins at 7:30am. How wonderful would it be to not only raise money for a wonderful cause, but also spend time staying healthy with our sisters! Please use the following link to join our team! If you are unable to walk, a donation of money would be greatly appreciated to help us reach our goal!
http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=3884&pg=personal&px=9263925#.U_ERpZdhNFk.facebook
Honors of Epsilon Pi This year at Convention, we had
several sisters awarded the Honors of Epsilon Pi. Here are the Honors
that each sister has received.
We had: Arc: 3 recipients
Arc with Diamond: 3 recipients, including Adriana Munoz and Linda
Linscott Arc with Diamonds: 1 recipient
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Junior Circle Events
Thursday, September 18th
Addison OktoberFest- 7 pm Meet at the front gates
Friday, October 10th
Flashback Friday- 7 pm Ingrid Stein London’s House - Richardson,
TX
Friday, November 14th Scarf Exchange & Hot Chocolate Bar - 7pm
Julie Fischer Kfoury’s House - Frisco, TX
Sunday, March 15th Brunch & Flower Party - 11am
Ingrid Stein London’s House - Richardson, TX
Saturday, April 18th
Tacky Prom (Ways & Means Fundraiser) Donations encouraged - 7pm
Richardson, TX
Thursday, May 21st Margaritas for Senoritas - 6pm
Blue Goose, Plano, TX
MeetUp invitations will also be sent for JC events - see page 7 for instructions on
how to sign up!
Alumnae Events
Monday, September 15th Alpha Gam Always Fiesta- 7 pm
Benita Wilson Dick's House - Dallas, TX
Saturday, September 27th JDRF Walk- 7:30am Check-in
Victory Plaza - Dallas, TX
Monday, October 20th Healthy Living/Cooking w/ Pampered Chef
Teri Hayley’s House - Dallas, TX
Saturday, November 8th Alpha Gamma Delta Bazaar Fundraiser 10am -
1pm Location TBD
Monday, December 8th
Ornament Exchange- 7 pm Benita Wilson Dick’s House - Dallas, TX
Saturday, January 10th
Brunch/Senior Rededication- 10am Miranda Chamblee Barsch’s - Dallas, TX
Monday, March 9th
Pokeno Night/Officer Elections University of Texas at Dallas
April - IRD
We’re looking for ideas for a philanthropic project this year!
Monday, May 12th
Senior Rededication, Member Education - 7pm Lindsay Kirsch Fryar
A MeetUp invitation will be sent out for each event. If you are not a member of our MeetUp
group, please see page 7 for instructions on how to sign up. DAC is no longer using Evites!
Dates, Dates, and more Dates!
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DALLAS ALUMNAE CHAPTER ALUMNAE INFORMATION FORM 2014-2015
Please help us keep our records updated by filling out and returning this form by October 15th. Please send this form and your $30 Support Fees to Linda Linscott, 7001 Chandler Drive, Plano, TX 75024-4808 Note: If your initiation date is prior to 1972, your support fees are only $25.00. Thank you! I’m enclosing my check for support fees payable to Alpha Gamma Delta – see you at the meetings! I’m enclosing an extra $_____ as a Chapter donation Name:________________________________________________________________________________________ (Ms., Miss, Mrs., etc.) First Middle/Maiden Last Address:______________________________________________________________________________________ Street/Apt# City Zip Home Phone:_(_____)___________ Work Phone_(_____)____________ Cell Phone_(_____)____________ Birthday (month/day):__________________ Email:_____________________________________ Please include for monthly updates Company Name:_______________________________________ Occupation:______________________________ Chapter/College:____________________________________ Initiation Date:__________________________ I wish to receive the directory: Hard copy Electronically
DON’T BECOME A LOST SISTER!!
Send your address changes to:
Linda Linscott Permanent Secretary 7001 Chandler Drive
Plano, TX 75024 [email protected]
DAC now uses MeetUp for event invitations! If you haven’t signed
up yet, please visit:
www.meetup.com/AGDDAC
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International Reunion Day!
Are you a volunteer? Do you have a favorite charity? DAC is looking for ideas for an alternative IRD! If you know a charity in need of our help or if you would like to be a part of the IRD
committee please contact Susan Harding Moran at [email protected]!
Recruitment Recommendation
A Recruitment Recommendation or "'Rec" is completed by a collegian or alumna in Good Standing and provides information about a
potential new member. The Rec replaces the RIF (Recruitment Information Form) and the LIF
(Legacy Introduction Form) and may be mailed directly to a collegiate chapter.
Rec forms are available under the “File” section
of our Alpha Gamma Delta Dallas Alumnae Chapter Facebook group and are also available
at: http://www.alphagammadelta.org/alphagams/
alumnae/recommend
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AGD’s Notable Notes Proud parents Miranda Chamblee
Barsch & Randy Barsch announce the birth of their beautiful daughter,
Bennett Suzanne Barsch on April 7, 2014 at 10:51am, 7lb, 6oz; 19 3/4 inches.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Savanna and Anthony Dee on their marriage. The couple was married on July 12, 2014 at Covenant
Church in Carrollton, TX with a reception at Reunion Tower. They have settled in
Edmond, OK where Savanna is attending OCU Law School.
Congratulations to Rebecca Serrioz on her recent engagement to Mike Angelo. Rebecca and Mike have been dating since 2009 and he proposed on July 12, 2014 at The Tower Club of Dallas. They are to be married on May 8, 2015 at La Cima Club In Las Colinas, TX!
Julia Thomas Flores and her husband Anthony are proud to announce the birth of Sandra Odette Flores on July 15, 2014 at 12:41pm, 8lbs and 20 inches
exactly! Congratulations!
Natalie Reed was engaged to Bryce Adams on July 16, 2014 while traveling in Rome, Italy.
They will be married on September 12, 2015 at the Driskill in Austin, TX Congratulations!
Janie Koiro Peterson is running the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2nd! Congratulations to Janie on this amazing
accomplishment! Good luck!
Mindy and Evan Eubanks welcomed their daughter, Parker Grace, on May 22, 2014.
7lbs 11oz and 20 ¾ inches. Congratulations!
Dorothy Huang Verrett and her husband Christopher are excited to announce the
expected arrival of their third baby in February 2015!
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Jessica Derby married Luis Garcia on May 31, 2014 in Palisade, Colorado. The couple met at UTD 12 years ago and have been dating for three and a half years. They are building a house in Frisco, TX and are looking forward
to starting a new chapter in their story together. Congratulations!
AGD’s Notable Notes Cont. Proud parents Stephanie Wilke and
Kaitlyn Netherton have welcomed a
son! Brayden Alexander was born on August 1, 2014 at 2:48am, 7lbs 15oz and 21
inches long! Congratulations!
Congratulations to Kristen Blakely Damon on her recent marriage to Drew Damon. The couple wed on August 1st in Austin, TX. The newlyweds reside in Manhattan Beach, CA where Kristen practices law and is the Chapter Advisor for Delta Alpha Chapter.
Beaux and Babies?
We want to hear from you! E-mail Julia Thomas Flores with your
notable notes for the next newsletter! [email protected]
April Starr McInroe married Garet McInroe on May 3, 2014 in Coronado, CA.
The happy couple has been dating for over six years. Congratulations to the
newlyweds!
Kristina Kintz Feldner married Barry Feldner on May 17, 2014 in Kilgore, TX. Congratulations to the happy couple!
Proud parents Brittney Hernandez and Joey Day welcomed baby Elijah Thomas
on August 4, 2014 at 11:42 pm, 3lbs 14oz and six and a half weeks early! Baby Elijah is
home and healthy! Congratulations!
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From the Foundation Being There for One Another
July’s International Convention in Indianapolis was a great reminder of all the things that make Alpha Gamma Delta such an amazing organization:
We are multi-generational – encouraging women of all generations to come together as sisters and work for the betterment of women
We are global – alumnae from all over the world coming together to share perspectives and insight
We are progressive – taking the lead on women’s education and advocacy We are there for one another!
The Foundation takes great pride in supporting the values, goals and philanthropic work of Alpha Gamma Delta. With the help of our alumnae, during the past year, we were able to award more than $581,000 in scholarships, grants, philanthropic support, leadership training and educational programming - all examples of Alpha Gams being there for one another in so many powerful ways. The need we see in our scholarship, SIS grant and Diabetes Education & Awareness grant applications increases every year. We hope you’ll join us in being there for our sisters this year. For more information or to make a donation please visitwww.alphagammadeltafoundation.org.
International Headquarters Contacts
International Headquarters Alpha Gamma Delta
8710 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260
ph: (317) 872-2655 fax: (317) 875-5824 www.alphagammadelta.org
Melissa Jacobson James Jenilee Jay International Vice President Alumnae Province Director [email protected] [email protected]
Alyssa Linda Norman Lewis
Area Coordinator [email protected]