DOVE WINGS: Fall 2010Dayton Sigma Kappa Alumnae ChapterWebsite (new): http://daytonskalums.blogspot.comFacebook:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150162933153President’s Welcome Dear Sisters, I can hardly believe that summer is over and another year has passed. As fall creeps upon us, I would ask that you reflect on what Sigma Kappa has meant to you, what drew you to herso many (or not so many) years ago , and what yo u wo ul d like to see the alumnae chapter pursue as a group. I eagerly look forward to your involvement in the Dayton Alumnae Chapte r of Sigma Kappa this year. There are so many oppor tunities forus to join as sisters and act as women of inf luence in our community. The challenges are many; but the rewards are great. Let’s come together for our first gathering, hear about the exciting work accomplished at Conventi on, re-i gnit e our pass ion for the sisterhood, and chart a course for the year that will bring us closer to our Sigma Kappa roots, each other, and the people in our community. Sigma Love and Mine, Deb ShirleyPresidentIn This Issue • President’s Welcome • Membership Information • Pampered Chef Fundraiser• 2010 Alumnae Chapter Calendar• 2011 Alumnae Panhellenic Style Show 2010 Convention Update • Volunteer with Gamma Omega • Membership Form Membership Info As a part of our alumnae chapter, members have the chance to reconnect with old friends and form new friendships, as well as pa rtici pa te in fu n even ts planned with members’ interests in mind. Day ton Sigma Kappa Alumnae Chapterdues are $30 this year. Please see p.5 for the membership form. Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Panhellenic Style Show Order Now through Sept. 20Each year, the area’s sorority alumnae groups are asked to provide at least three items valued at $25 or more as donations for the Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s Style Show & Silent Auction scholarship fundraiser. As a way to make this fun for our members, our chaptertypically holds a fundraiser in which the hostess items are used for our Silent Auction donations. This year, we will again be shopping from the Pampered Chef catalog through consultant and sister Emily Denlinger. You can order items from now through Sept. 20, 2010. For browsing and ordering information, visit Emily’s shopping website for this online show: http://www.pamperedchef.biz/emilydenlinger?page=products-main&showId=2739857 Dove Wings: Fall 20101
I can hardly believe that summer is over andanother year has passed. As fall creeps uponus, I would ask that you reflect on what SigmaKappa has meant to you, what drew you to her so many (or not so many) years ago , andwhat you would like to see the alumnaechapter pursue as a group.
I eagerly look forward to your involvement inthe Dayton Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Kappathis year. There are so many opportunities for us to join as sisters and act as women of influence in our community. The challengesare many; but the rewards are great.
Let’s come together for our first gathering,hear about the exciting work accomplished atConvention, re-ignite our passion for thesisterhood, and chart a course for the year that
will bring us closer to our Sigma Kappa roots,each other, and the people in our community.
Sigma Love and Mine,Deb Shirley President
In This Issue
• President’s Welcome• Membership Information• Pampered Chef Fundraiser • 2010 Alumnae Chapter Calendar • 2011 Alumnae Panhellenic Style Show
2010 Convention Update
• Volunteer with Gamma Omega
• Membership Form
Membership Info
As a part of our alumnae chapter,members have the chance to reconnectwith old friends and form new friendships,as well as participate in fun eventsplanned with members’ interests in mind.
Dayton Sigma Kappa Alumnae Chapter dues are $30 this year.
Please see p.5 for the membership form.
Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Panhellenic Style ShowOrder Now through Sept. 20
Each year, the area’s sorority alumnae groups are asked to provide at least three items valued
at $25 or more as donations for the Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s Style Show &Silent Auction scholarship fundraiser. As a way to make this fun for our members, our chapter typically holds a fundraiser in which the hostess items are used for our Silent Auction donations.
This year, we will again be shopping from the Pampered Chef catalog through consultant andsister Emily Denlinger. You can order items from now through Sept. 20, 2010. For browsing andordering information, visit Emily’s shopping website for this online show:http://www.pamperedchef.biz/emilydenlinger?page=products-main&showId=2739857
September 26 (Sunday) – Alzheimer’s Association Memory WalkOld River Park, Dayton; Registration begins at noon; walk begins at 1:30 p.m.Registration Fee: None, but participants are encouraged to raise donations.Walk with the Dayton Alumnae chapter to support one of Sigma Kappa’s philanthropies.
Family and friends welcome. For details and to register as part of the Sigma Kappa team, visithttp://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=339951.
October 2 (Saturday) – Alzheimer’s Association Memory WalkYoung’s Dairy Farm, Yellow Springs; Registration 10 a.m.; walk at 11 a.m.Registration Fee: None, but participants are encouraged to raise donations.For any alum interested, walk with Gamma Omega, our collegiate chapter at Wittenberg.For details and to register as part of the Sigma Kappa team, visithttp://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=340021.
October 16 (Saturday) – Sisterhood Gathering & Pick Up Pampered Chef Items
Emily Denlinger’s home, 1120 Elm Creek (off Paragon Rd.), Centerville; Drop in 1-3 p.m.Stop by to have some friendly conversation and catch up with your sisters! You can also pickup your Pampered Chef items; see page 1 for ordering info.
November 1 (Monday) – Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Assoc. (DAPA) Unity Mtg.Patterson Homestead, Dayton; 7 p.m.Collegiate and alumnae chapter members from all National Panhellenic Council (NPC) groupscome together to discuss a common theme relevant to the lives of women who share Greeksisterhood. Open to all. Contact Loretta Good (937.776.0480, [email protected]) for info.
November 13 (Saturday) – Founders’ Day LunchDayton Woman’s Club, 225 N. Ludlow, Dayton; 10 a.m. shopping; 11:30 a.m. lunch
Reservations required; FREE parking in the lot next door Join us for the Dayton Woman’s Club holiday bazaar event, which starts at 10 a.m. Come toshop and to meet sisters at 11:30 a.m. in the dining room for a light lunch and a remembranceof our brave founders. Checks, cash, and Visa are all accepted to pay for lunch and shopping.RSVP to Kitty Nikolai, [email protected].
December 4 (Saturday) – Holiday Luncheon & Silent AuctionChampps Restaurant, off 725, Centerville; 11:30 a.m.We have reserved a special room for our annual holiday lunch and “Make it, Bake it, Sew It,Grow It” silent auction. More details closer to the event. Contact: Kitty Nikolai.
NEW FOR 2010 : Please bring individually wrapped snack items (cookies, chips, candy, trail
mix, etc.) for the Gamma Omega chapter of Sigma Kappa at Wittenberg University, which is our assigned collegiate chapter. These items will be delivered to the chapter house to help fuel themembers as they prepare for final exams.
Event Questions or IdeasContact the coordinator listed or e-mail Kitty Nikolai, VP of Programming, at [email protected].
Celebrating the Magic of Service: Sigma Kappa Convention 2010
Pat Baker with Leila Eddy from theNew Orleans Alumnae Chapter
From July 7-11, 2010, the 84th Convention of Sigma Kappa Sorority took place in Orlando,Fla., at the beautiful Marriott World Center Resort. Loretta Good and I felt privileged toattend the Convention. Loretta attended as theco-president of the Gamma Omega HouseCorporation Board for the chapter atWittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.
At the business meetings, we elected a newNational Council to serve the next bienniumand amended many parts of the Constitutionand by-laws to help the sorority run moreefficiently. (Meet National Council.)
There also were two changes in the officers of both collegiate and alumnae chapters. Therecording secretary and corresponding secretary were combined to become the Vice Presidentof Communications. The Foundation and Philanthropy Chairmen were made into the VicePresident of Philanthropic Service. Not only does this elevate the important philanthropicaspects of the chapter to a seat on the Executive Council, but it also frees up the collegiate VicePresident of Alumnae Relations to have more time to do what she is really supposed to do.
The always impressive Initiation ceremony with more than 450 members involved was ahighlight. Loretta attended workshops geared toward Corporation Boards, while Pat attendedones about the new Connect Program, the Ultra Violet program, and ritual. We had fun at theConfirmed Conventionite evening where we dressed as fictional characters and went as a groupto Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom another evening. We enjoyed talking to alumnae that we havemet in the past and meeting new alumnae and collegiate members in attendance this year.
I thank you for the opportunity to represent the Dayton Alumnae Chapter. Both Loretta and Icame away from the Convention inspired and ready to serve our beloved sorority.
Pat Baker
VP of Communications
Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Association Fashion Show & Silent Auction
The annual Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic luncheon featuring a style show of the latest fashions and asilent auction will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the Hope Hotel near Wright-Patt Air ForceBase. Proceeds benefits scholarships for local Greek women. More details will be forthcoming. LorettaGood ([email protected]), alumnae Panhellenic delegate, will have tickets after Nov. 1, 2010.
Save the Date! – 85th National Convention
Were you unable to attend national convention in Orlando, Florida? Don’t miss theopportunity for the 2012 national convention in The Woodlands, Texas!
Save the date for the 85th national convention, July 11-15, 2012.
Be Involved with the Sisters of the Gamma Omega Chapter of Sigma KappaThe Gamma Omega chapter is working hard to improve alumnae relations as part of their quest
for a Three Star Award from Sigma Kappa. They need your support to reach their goal!
Here are some ways you can get involved:
• Attend the Memory Walk at Young’s Dairy in October or other alumnae-collegiate eventsas they are announced this fall. Contact Emily Denlinger , Alumnae-Collegiate RelationsChair, [email protected].
• Become a chapter advisor . The advisory board is looking for volunteers to fill advisor positions or other support roles. Contact Jess Shaffer , Advisory Board Chair,937.864.2930 or [email protected].
• Serve on the House Corporation Board. The corporation board is also looking for alumnae to serve as board members or to volunteer for corporation committees or activities.Contact Loretta Good, 937.776.0480 or [email protected].
Once the chapter’s calendar is published for this semester, other opportunities to meet andmingle will be posted on the Dayton Alumnae Chapter’s website and Facebook group (see page1 for links).
* Recent graduates: If this is your first year joining a Sigma Kappa alumnae chapter, your duesare FREE. Please still return your membership form (and New Alumna coupon if you have one)to the treasurer.
