STAR LIGHTS The Newsletter of Delta Delta Delta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter ● Fall 2017 Page 1 ● Fall 2017 ● www.AtlantaTriDelta.com Contents Fall Kickoff……………………1 Executive Committee….1 Facebook…………………….1 2016-17 Officers............2 President’s Message……2 Founder’s Day…..…………3 Care Affair..…………………4 Alumnae Spotlight……….5 UGA Special Initiation….5 Trident Submissions…….5 Membership Dues……….5 Panhellenic………………….6 Scholarship Winners…...6 St. Jude Run/Walk……….7 Interest Group Events....8 Interest Groups……………9 Membership Form …………………...insert See What’s Happening! AtlantaTriDelta.com Connect with us on: Tri Delta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Fall Kickoff: Sisterhood and Sangria! Monday, September 25 6:30 PM Home of Terrin McKay 2880 Nancy Creek Road NW Atlanta, GA 30327 Join your sisters for Mexican food, Sangria, and a great update on the coming year! Pay your dues before the event and be entered into a drawing to win a fabulous gift card! RSVP by 9/20/17 via the evite Dominique DiDio, Florida Gulf Coast (941) 456-9215 ● [email protected]2017 – 2018 Executive Committee The 2017–2018 Executive Committee at their meeting in August. Thank you to Bonnie Holiman, Florida for providing her home for the gathering!
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STAR LIGHTS
The Newsletter of Delta Delta Delta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter ● Fall 2017
Page 1 ● Fall 2017 ● www.AtlantaTriDelta.com
Contents Fall Kickoff……………………1 Executive Committee….1 Facebook…………………….1 2016-17 Officers............2 President’s Message……2 Founder’s Day…..…………3 Care Affair..…………………4 Alumnae Spotlight……….5 UGA Special Initiation….5 Trident Submissions…….5 Membership Dues……….5 Panhellenic………………….6 Scholarship Winners…...6 St. Jude Run/Walk……….7 Interest Group Events....8 Interest Groups……………9 Membership Form …………………...insert
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Tri Delta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter
Fall Kickoff: Sisterhood and Sangria!
Monday, September 25 6:30 PM
Home of Terrin McKay
2880 Nancy Creek Road NW Atlanta, GA 30327
Join your sisters for Mexican food, Sangria, and a great update on the coming year!
Pay your dues before the event and be entered into a drawing to win a
fabulous gift card!
RSVP by 9/20/17 via the evite Dominique DiDio, Florida Gulf Coast
The 2017–2018 Executive Committee at their meeting in August. Thank you to Bonnie Holiman, Florida for providing her home for the gathering!
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2017-2018 Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Officers
President ● [email protected] Lenora Oeters, Cincinnati Vice President ● [email protected] Dominique DiDio, Florida Gulf Coast Recording Secretary ● [email protected] Locksley Randle, Richmond Corresponding Secretary ● [email protected] Paula March, Georgia Treasurer ● [email protected] Michelle Wylie, South Carolina Philanthropy Chair (Care Affair) ● [email protected] TBD Membership Chair ● [email protected] Marty Webb, William and Mary Hospitality Chair ● [email protected] Pam Elmore, Georgia e-Newsletter Chair ● [email protected] Locksley Randle, Richmond Starlights Chair ● [email protected] Justina Knutson, Wisconsin Directory Chair ● [email protected] Ashley Salzwedel, Washington State Website & Social Media Chair ● [email protected] Priscilla Choi, Rhodes PR/Trident Correspondent & Historian ● [email protected] Margaret Jones, Penn State Collegiate/Alumnae Relations Chair ● [email protected] TBD Panhellenic Delegate ● [email protected] Delegate: Kim Eilers, Georgia Alternate: Joan Gardner, Southern California Alternate: Helen Heyd, Georgia Reference Chair ● [email protected] Helen Heyd, Georgia Diamond/Golden/Silver Circle Chair ● [email protected] Nancy Adams, Florida State CURE Liaison ● [email protected] April Voris, Alabama Foundation Liaison ● [email protected] Janet Miller, Toledo St. Jude Liaison ● [email protected] TBD 20 Somethings Chair ● [email protected] Samantha Jordan, Mississippi State Delta Nights Chair ● [email protected] Sarah Walker, South Carolina Day Group Chair ● [email protected] Leslie Sheftall, Georgia Wednesday Day Book Group ● [email protected] Ann Chapman, Southern Mississippi Thursday Day Book Group ● [email protected] Margaret Jones, Penn State Night Book Group ● [email protected] Paula March, Georgia & Melissa Dalburg, Dickinson Food & Wine Group ● [email protected] Sarah Duncan, Mississippi State Delta Squared ● [email protected] Jennifer Germain, Southeast Missouri State
Message from the President Lenora Oeters, Cincinnati
This academic year Tri Delta will celebrate 130 years since
our founding! What an exciting time to be a part of Tri
Delta—as we continue to help women live, learn and lead
with purpose for a lifetime at college campuses all across
North America.
Over the past 130 years, our organization has been led by
strong alumnae members, guided by strategic volunteers,
and continues to be fueled by energetic and forward-
thinking collegiate members. As we reflect back on the Tri
Delta that each of us has experienced, I think we can all
agree that our Purpose as Tri Delta women is to:
Establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its
members
Develop a stronger and more womanly character
Broaden the moral and intellectual life
Assist our members in every possible way
Today, we say that Tri Delta is an assembly of women with
shared values where you can be yourself and belong to
something bigger. We are brave, bold, and kind. We are
passionate about serving others, committed to becoming
the best version of ourselves, and dedicated to helping
women live, learn and lead—with Purpose—for a lifetime.
I know that Sarah Ida Shaw & Eleanor Dorcas Pond would
be amazed at the Tri Delta of today—her passion, her
longevity, her diversity and her strength. Therefore, I
encourage you to reflect on the words of our Founders and
to bring yourself to Tri Delta. Whether that be in
volunteerism with our local collegiate chapters in the area,
as a chapter officer or as an enthusiastic and welcoming
member of our chapter. We have a myriad of events this
fall, where we encourage you to bring your brave, bold and
kind self to make Tri Delta better!
I look forward to meeting you or reconnecting with you this
Fall! Thanks for all you do to make Tri Delta uniquely you!
Delta Love,
Lenora
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Founders’ Day 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017 Location TBD
We are honored and excited to celebrate Founders’ Day with Tri Delta Executive Board Director, Courtney Pike Templin, Spring Hill, who will be joining us for this event!
Courtney is President of JB Training Solutions, a training and development company dedicated to helping professionals succeed in the workforce. At JB Training Solutions, Courtney spearheads strategic planning, human resources, business operations, and consulting work, and she partners with key clients including
Abbott Laboratories, Whole Foods, and Google. Courtney is the coauthor of two business books, Manager 3.0: A Millennial’s Guide to Rewriting the Rules
of Management and How to Say It on Your Resume. She has shared her business advice with The Wall Street Journal, US News & World Report, WGN, and Chief Learning Officer. Courtney serves on the
Executive Board for the Chicago Society for Human Resource Management, and she volunteers as an Associate Board member for Chicago Scholars. Courtney was selected as a "35 Under 35 Making an
Impact", recognizing professionals making a difference in Chicago. While at Spring Hill College, Courtney earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and public relations. As a Tri
Delta alumna, Courtney served as a field consultant, extension team representative, and a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Innovation team. Courtney is a Louisiana native. She enjoys outdoor adventure,
cycling, reading, and traveling. She lives in Chicago with her husband Joe and new daughter.
Please see the evite for details. To receive an evite send an email to Dominique DiDio, Florida Gulf Coast,
Payments may be made online by PayPal: www.atlantatridelta.com or by check made payable to Delta Delta Delta and mailed to:
Dominique DiDio 6032 Perimeter Trace, Dunwoody, GA 30346
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Pictured: Michelle Wylie, South Carolina, Mark Myers, CURE COO, Bonnie Holiman, Florida, Lynn Lanier, Georgia, Kristin Connor, CURE Executive Director, Susan Miller, Georgia, Marty Webb, William and Mary, Anita Green, Carnegie Mellon.
CARE AFFAIR 2017 WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!!
The 34th CARE AFFAIR raised a record of $159,000! $144,500 will benefit CURE and the Tri Delta Foundation will receive $14,500. Over $89,000 was received in sponsorships from our loyal
members and and the business community, breaking the sponsorship record! The Care Affair Committee, chaired by Bonnie Holiman, worked tirelessly from September to our April 22nd event to
achieve the great success we had this year. Thank you to all who volunteered for this effort once again! Exceptional Live and Silent Auction items were available and there were new ventures to
entice our guests. These included a Wine Pull, Fund-a- Need Gas Cards, and Champagne flutes with a hidden diamond to be found for one lucky buyer. All contributed to the evening of fun for our
most generous guests. Our young and courageous speaker, Bailey Moody, absolutely captivated all those who attended. And our honored guest, Dr. Abdel Ragab, gave special meaning to the evening, as the one who encouraged us to start our Care Affairs over three decades ago. We are still looking
for a Chair for our 2018 Care Affair for our 35th Anniversary! Please contact Lenora Oeters, Cincinnati at [email protected] if you are interested in serving in this capacity.
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Trident Submissions and Scrapbook
Please email your submission(s) to Margaret Jones, Penn State
2017-2018 Membership Dues It’s time to renew your membership! Payments for membership may be made online by Pay-Pal, visit Membership or make checks payable to Delta Delta Delta, and mail with your membership form to: Marty Webb 1820 Peachtree Road NW #1403, Atlanta, GA 30309 Contact Marty Webb, William and Mary [email protected]
Alumnae Member Spotlight
Pam Oglesby Elmore, Georgia
Pam Oglesby Elmore, Georgia, loves the friendships she has developed over the 40 years she has been a member of the Tri Delta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter. What better place to find relationships that span generations and backgrounds?! Pam is a native Atlantan, and she and husband, Guy were high school sweethearts. Their two grown daughters
Jennafer, Georgia, and Kimberly, Tennessee, both initiated into Tri Delta. Pam has held too many offices to name in the Alumnae Chapter ranging from Night Group Chairman to President and has
co-chaired Care Affair twice. She was also an Alumnae Volunteer serving as an Alumnae
Specialist for many years. Other interests outside of Tri Delta include her women's circle at church
and garden club, both where she holds offices. She is also a sustainer in the Gwinnett North Fulton
Junior League. Hobbies include gardening, hiking, and she enjoys Tai Chi classes.
UGA Special Initiation
On January 9, 2017 the Alpha Rho chapter at the University of Georgia honor initiated Valerie Scott of Dunwoody, GA into Tri Delta. Valerie is the mother of Halle Scott, who was tragically killed in a car accident in April, 2016. Pictured below is Mrs. Scott with two collegiate members of the Alpha Rho chapter. We welcome Mrs. Scott into our perpetual bonds of friendship!
Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association Wins Prestigious Harriet Macht Award from
the National Panhellenic Council!
In May, the AAPA hosted their annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Cherokee Town Club and it was announced that the
AAPA had been recognized as the Outstanding Alumnae Chapter in the Country for 2016-2017. AAPA celebrated 90
years at the luncheon, which included a silent auction, scholarships for collegians, and alumnae awards. Tri Delta collegiate member, Hannah Whaley, Georgia was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the AAPA for an essay she had
submitted for the award. She was one of four young women from the Atlanta metro area to receive one of the
annual scholarships. Also recognized at this luncheon were legendary ladies who have reached their 90 year milestone,
including Tri Deltas Nancy Brewer, Georgia and Jane Kilgore, Colorado. Other attendees representing Tri Delta
were Ann Chapman, Southern Mississippi, Helen Heyd, Georgia, and Bonnie Holiman, Florida. Thank you to these
ladies for representing us at this event!
Atlanta Panhellenic Contacts
Kim Eilers, Georgia Joan Gardner, Southern California Helen Heyd, Southern Mississippi [email protected]
Pictured: Tri Delta’s Legendary Ladies, Jane Kilgore, Colorado, &
Nancy Brewer, Georgia
Scholarship Winners!
The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter has continued to support the Tri
Delta Foundation through scholarships and awards made possible
through the money raised at Care Affair. Each year, 10% of what
is made goes back to the Tri Delta Foundation. Below are two
scholarship winners supported and funded by the Atlanta
Alumnae Chapter.
Haley Simard, Florida State, a junior from Alpharetta, GA is the
Nancy Adams – Florida State University Scholarship winner this
year. Initiated into Alpha Eta in 2015, Haley has served as the
Chapter Correspondent , Secretary, and Executive Board Member.
Majoring in Marketing, Haley has received numerous academic
honors. She maintains a 3.875 GPA while also serving as the
manager and marketing specialist for the FSU Women’s Tennis
Team, Honors Hall Ambassador and Tour Guide and volunteering
in the community.
Madeline Keith, Clemson, is a junior from Atlanta, GA and is the
Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Achievement Scholarship winner for
2017-2018. Madeline was initiated in Beta Theta in 2015 and has
served as New Member Educator and New Member Educator
Assistant. She is a Psychology and Management double major
with a 3.93 GPA. On campus, Madeline participates in Thomas
Chapman Leadership Scholars, I LEAD!, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, and ClemsonLIFE to name a few. Madeline writes about
her Tri Delta experience saying, “In Tri Delta the dolphin
represents rebirth, friendship and leadership. The grace of my
sorority sisters sees this symbol playing out in my own life as a
product of the Tri Delta values. This sorority redefined how I
communicate with and serve other people. I am growing in
leadership as a result of my desire to share this newly found
passion beyond the walls of the chapter room. I have new sites on
Calling all Atlanta ΔΔΔs: Walk or RUN! For St. Jude!
Register Now! Walk or Run on September 23rd at Lenox Mall
Click here to sign up, or make a donation to our team!
The end of childhood cancer starts with us, and you can help.
We've signed up for the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer, and we need you to help us reach our goal by joining our team our making a fundraising donation. If you are interested in participating in the event, we would love to see you there!
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is where doctors send their toughest cases, because it has world's best survival rates for
the most aggressive childhood cancer.
Since St. Jude won't give up the battle against cancer, neither will we. Join us, and help the kids of St. Jude win the fight against childhood cancer.
How your support helps:
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, and food because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. St. Jude also freely shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saves
at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. This past year alone Tri Delta has raised $8 million for the patients and families at St. Jude!
As an Alumnae Chapter our goal is to raise $2,500 and all walk OR run together to end Childhood Cancer on September 23rd!
Sign up today!
More details will be forthcoming on meet up times and locations!
Day Group ● [email protected] Leslie Sheftall, Georgia (678) 521-1201 Oct 12 10:30 AM Tour of Governor’s Mansion & lunch at Blue Ridge Grill Dec 8 10:30 AM TBD Annual Golden Circle Luncheon & Auction Atlanta Country Club, Marietta, GA
All Chapter Events ● [email protected] Dominique DiDio, Florida Gulf Coast (941) 456-9215 Sep 25 6:30 PM Sisterhood & Sangria Home of Terrin McKay 2880 Nancy Creek Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 Nov 19 TBD Founder’s Day
20 Somethings ● [email protected] Samantha Jordan, Florida Gulf Coast (941) 456-9215 Sep 29 or 30 TBD Fair Night in Marietta Oct 21 TBD Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade Nov 30 TBD Project Angel Child Event & Dinner Dec 14 TBD Christmas Lights at the Botanical Garden
Night Book Club ●[email protected] Melissa Dalburg, Dickinson (678) 640-4049 Paula March, Georgia (770) 643-0779 Sep 19 7 PM Home of Paula March, “The Sleepwalker” by Chris Bohjalian Oct 19 7 PM Home of Vicky Frolich, “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty Nov 14 7 PM Home of Jacq Maloney, “Breakfast with Scot” by Michael Downing
Wednesday Day Book Club ●[email protected] Ann Chapman, Southern Mississippi (770) 664-5016 Sep 6 1 PM Home of Leslie Sheftall “The Whole Town’s Talking” by Fannie Flagg Oct 4 1 PM Home of Judy Rigby, “Great Small Things” by Jodi Picoult Nov 1 1 PM Home of Patty Green “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance Dec 6 1 PM Atlanta Athletic Club Luncheon “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
AAPA ● [email protected] Kim Eilers, Georgia Joan Gardner, Southern California Helen Heyd, Southern Mississippi Sep 16 8 AM Mary Hall Freedom House Walk/March Rivercliff Lutheran Church 8750 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350 Oct 28 11 AM Mary Hall Freedom House Annual Tea Party Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church 805 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta, GA 30327
Delta Nights ●[email protected] Sarah Walker, South Carolina (904) 718-5085 Oct 10 7 PM TBD Nov 7 7 PM TBD Dec 19 6 PM Ornament Exchange
Food & Wine ●[email protected] Sarah Duncan, Mississippi State (850) 228-0079 Oct 26 7 PM Location TBD Nov 29 7 PM Location TBD Food & Wine events will be posted on the Facebook page and an evite will be sent out to interested members as soon as locations are determined.
Thursday Day Book Club ●[email protected] Margret Jones, Penn State (770) 934-2170 Sep 14 1 PM Home of Judy Rigby “The Summer Before the War” by Helen Simonson Oct 19 1 PM Home of Judi Morgan, “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down” by Anne Fadiman Nov 16 1 PM Home of Neva Rountree “Hissing Cousins” by Mark Peysar & Tim Dwyer Dec 14 1 PM Atlanta Country Club Luncheon & Book exchange Hosted by Helen Heyd
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Interest Groups In addition to four or five all-chapter events each year, like the Fall Kick-Off, Founders’ Day, Pansy Dinner, etc., the
Atlanta Alumnae Chapter has many other opportunities to become engaged socially, philanthropically, and by working with collegiate chapters. The descriptions below will help you better understand what is available — dues-
paying members are welcome to join any activity!
20Somethings
The 20Somethings are mostly in their twenties (and beyond!) and meet monthly to get to know one another, socialize and further develop our sisterhood. We typically meet after work in a central location; some of our laid back, come-as-you-are get-togethers include happy hour in Midtown, a group fitness class in the Highlands, and even a personal styling event in Buckhead. 20Somethings is a great entry point to the larger Atlanta Alumnae group and is a fabulous way to get to know your fellow up and coming Tri Delta sisters. Can't wait to see you there!
Delta Day Group This is a diverse, dynamic group of Atlanta alumnae who are available for daytime activities. Programs range from fun in-a-members-home gatherings to museum visits and tours of historical Atlanta sites, and often include an opportunity to have lunch together. The group, facilitated by a leadership committee, meets monthly, August-June in months when there is no all-chapter meeting, on various days of the week. A favorite activity each year is the December/Holiday Golden Circle Luncheon and Auction. The funds raised from the auction support Care Affair and are also used to subsidize the individual member’s cost for our monthly activities. Another annual favorite, usually ending the year, is the Tri Delta & Guest catered dinner party!
Delta Nights Delta Nights accommodates our Tri Deltas who work and are not free to socialize with their sisters during the daytime, although all are invited to our events. Our most popular and well-attended event is the Delta Nights Ornament Exchange each December, where sisters bring an appetizer or dessert to share, along with a wrapped, Tri Delta-inspired ornament for the "Dirty Santa" game. The evenings and locations of our events are spread out throughout the city, and typically appetizers and beverages are included in each event.
Night Book Club The Night Book Club meets once a month for dinner and conversation. We usually meet the 3rd week of the month on a Tuesday or Thursday evening. Each member of the group takes turns hosting us, which entails providing a light meal for 5-8 ladies, and choosing a book to read & discuss. We read fiction and non-fiction. Reading the book is NOT a prerequisite for attending the meeting! We do not meet in July or December.
Day Book Clubs
These groups generally meet in members’ homes once a month in the afternoon, excluding July, for discussion of a fiction or non-fiction book. The hostess provides light refreshments. Membership in each group is limited to 15. We will add group(s) as needed!
Food and Wine Group These groups generally meet in members’ homes once a month in the afternoon, excluding July, for discussion of a fiction or non-fiction book. The hostess provides light refreshments. Membership in each group is limited to 15. We will add group(s) as needed!
Delta Squared Delta Squared activities are centered around the Marietta Square area. We take advantage of city-sponsored activities such as the First Friday Art Walks & the Glover Park Concert Series, dine in the many restaurants on the square, visit the museums, take a walking or guided tour, shop at the antique & specialty boutiques, hike & picnic at Kennesaw Mountain, and even gather at a fellow Tri Delta's home in the Historic District.
St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter fields a team for this event, which this year will be held Saturday, September 24th at Lenox Mall. Join your sisters in walking or support their efforts with a donation!
Care Affair Spring 2017 will mark the 34
th anniversary of the Atlanta Alumnae
Chapter’s largest philanthropic event, Care Affair, an auction/dinner which raises money for CURE Childhood Cancer and the Tri Delta Foundation. To date, we have raised over 2.2 million dollars! It takes many dedicated committee members to plan the event, secure donations and sponsorships, help with logistics, and of course, attend! This is the perfect way to socialize with sisters while helping children with cancer and their families.
Working with Collegians The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter actively supports the Alpha Omega Chapter at Emory University. Our collegiate/alumnae relations committee organizes baked goods and treats for exams, backroom assistance during recruitment, and joint alumnae/collegiate activities.
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