Alpha Gam Telegram, Fall 2014

AGDOCAC: P.O. Box 1321, Placentia, CA 92871 Volume 2, Issue 2

Alpha Gam Telegram

A Publication of the Alpha Gamma Delta Orange

County Alumnae Chapter

Issue 2, Fall 2014

What’s Inside… This year has been a busy one for the Alpha Gamma Delta Orange County Alumnae Chapter! Together with our local area chapters we helped host a successful International Reunion Day (see full article in Spring 2013 issue, now available on our website), recolonized three chapters in Southern California (Delta Alpha-USC, Delta Epsilon-UCLA, and Delta Eta-SDSU, more information available in the Spring 2014 issue of The Quarterly), completed our Chapter Board Elections, and planned a full slate of events to help bring our sisters together.

Take a peek inside to see what we’ve been up to and where our Alumnae Chapter is headed!

You can check out the results on our website www.agdocac.com or read ahead to see who you voted in!

Upcoming Events

August 16 5-7 pm

August 23 1-3pm

August 23 7 pm

Alpha Gam Always Boat

Cruise, Newport Beach

Lighting of the Tapers,

UCLA House

OCJC Movie, Hollywood

Forever Cemetery

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Missed the Election Results?

October 4 10 am

October 12 Bowling Night

JDRF Walk, Angel’s Stadium—Sign up HERE!

November 9 10 am

OCJC Del Mar Mud Run and Back Yard BBQ

October 11 Delta Tau Homecoming & Alumnae BBQ

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Letter from the President

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Alpha Gam holds special meaning for each of us: cherished memories, lifelong friendships, and family. But one of the things I have come to appreciate most about this indelible bond is how it changes and brings new meaning with each new chapter in my life.

As I grow older, my Initiation Day falling farther and farther behind me, I appreciate Alpha Gamma Delta for all it has and continues to give me, but more so for what it

“Pearl Project” Kickoff and Expanding Our Sisterhood are Just a Couple of the Things OCAC is Proud to Present

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allows me to do now for others. With this in mind, the Orange County Alumnae Chapter is digging deeper to find ways to honor our fraternity's mission to give back. We invite you to take part as we work on "Pearl Projects," bringing a little extra brightness to someone else's lives.

To kick off our campaign, come to our Alpha Gam Always Newport Harbor cruise on August 16 armed with all the extra hotel toiletries

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accumulated through your summer travels. All donations received will be given to Women Helping Women, helping disadvantaged women find employment. We also have some other events planned, with full details listed on page 6.

We hope you will join us in our mission to "Impact the World" one project at a time!

Loyally,

Beth

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This May, the Delta Tau Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta welcomed some of its newest members. Among those women was an OCAC Alumna Initiate, Tracy Durst.

A Rancho Santa Margarita native, Tracy graduated from

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Chapman University in 2009 with her BS in Athletic Training. She will be returning to Chapman in the fall to pursue her Masters in Education.

Tracy is an avid scuba diver and line dancer. She is a

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wonderful addition to our sisterhood!

Meet Our Newest Alumna Initiate…


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The following women were nominated and elected by AGDOCAC members in good standing. Not sure if you are in good standing? Make sure you have paid your support fees so you can participate in upcoming elections and help ensure great OCAC events!

PRESIDENT

Beth Hartnett (Delta Tau) [email protected] Please contact Beth with your ideas for Pearl Projects (current projects listed on page 7). VICE PRESIDENT

Amelia Blake (Delta Tau) [email protected] TREASURER

Kathy Kashfi (Delta Tau)

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[email protected] Please contact Kathy for questions on paying Alumnae support fees. You can pay online or mail a $25.00 check made out to Orange County Alumnae Chapter to:

PO Box 1321

Placentia, CA 92871

Your support fees will be up-to-date for the fiscal year (June 2014 - June 2015). SECRETARY

Geeti Rajadhyaksha (Delta Tau) [email protected] PERMANENT SECRETARY

Shane Strickman (Delta Tau) [email protected] Please contact Shane with

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any updates or changes to your address, married name, Record of Service, or entry into Chapter Grand. You may also request a Badge Disposition Form via email. Please mail any completed

Badge Disposition Forms to the following:

PO Box 1321 Placentia, CA 92871

EDITOR/WEBSITE COORDINATOR

Brittany Conrad (Delta Tau)

Board Election Results

June brought about the AGDOCAC Board Elections. We were so happy to see

so many women interested in getting involved in the post-collegiate experience.

“Inspire the Women, Impact the World”


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Board Election Results Continued…

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The 2013/2014 school year was nothing short of amazing for the Delta Tau Chapter at Chapman University. These women have shown themselves to be a vibrant and ambitious chapter of well-rounded women.

The women of Delta Tau have been hard at work sharing in the experience of sisterhood in a variety of

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ways. This year, Delta Tau was honored to win Chapman’s 2014 Sorority of

the Year for the first time in

chapter history!

The Chapman Greek Community also honored the chapter with other awards including:

Greek Life Spirit

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Outstanding Community Service

Four Pillars Award

Along with these awards, Zharina Estanque and Michelle Lampert were recognized for

over 500 hours of community service in the past year. Jessica Roth was also recognized for her outstanding 4.0 GPA. The

Delta Tau Details

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[email protected] Please contact Brittany with any news or information you would like to have added to our email updates or biannual newsletter. We love to keep up with engagements, weddings, and new additions! You can also forward stories you would like to submit to The Quarterly, including

information about your legacy! PHILANTHROPY CHAIRMAN

Erin Bennett (Delta Tau) IRD CHAIRMAN

Kari Chapman Ruvalcaba (Delta Xi) [email protected]

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PANHELLENIC DELIGATE

Kari Chapman Ruvalcaba (Delta Xi) [email protected] JUNIOR CIRCLE PRESIDENT

Chelsea Gregory (Delta Tau) [email protected] Please contact Chelsea if you are a recent graduate, new to the post-collegiate experience. The Junior Circle is representative of our alumnae up to age 35. Chapman University Delta Tau women (and those who have recently relocated to Orange County, CA) can anticipate an exciting experience following their Senior Rededication!

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SCHOLARSHIP

Joyce Cantrell (Zeta Delta) [email protected] Collegiate members of Delta Tau at Chapman University may contact Joyce to see if they qualify for the AGDOCAC Scholarship. The biannual scholarship is designed to aide collegians that show financial need and dedication to Delta Tau. OCAC Chapter Board meetings are open to the public, welcoming women who would like to learn more about positions prior to next year’s elections! Keep an eye out on our Events page at www.agdocac.com for details on dates and times.


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women also raised over $9,000 for the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation

with their inaugural “Serve It Up for Diabetes” Tennis Tournament.

Chapter Capsule Following Spring Initiation:

Campus Quota: 65

New Members Initiated: 65

Campus Total: 175

AGD Chapter Total: 181

In May, the OCAC was thrilled to welcome 32 graduating seniors at Senior Rededication.

Recruitment 2014 Looking forward, September will be a busy time for our local collegiate chapter! Recruitment is coming up and the women of Delta Tau are looking for your help to make it the most successful one yet. If you are interested in contributing to the Delta Tau Chapter, contact us at [email protected]!

Many of us remember the joys of recruitment. Here are the details for Chapman University’s Formal Recruitment process:

Day One: "Go Greek"

Friday, September 12, 2014

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(4pm-12am)

Day Two: "Philanthropy Night"

Saturday, September 13, 2014 (11am-4pm)

Day Three: "Preference Morning"

Sunday, September 14, 2014 (9:30am-11:45am)

Bid Day (4:30pm)

If you know an outstanding woman attending Chapman University you can write a Recruitment Recommendation (instead of a RIF) on their behalf and send it to the chapter!

Attn: Alpha Gamma Delta Chapman University 1 University Drive

Argyros Forum 303-Student Organization Box Orange, CA 92866

Call for Advisors! The collegiate aren’t the only

ones recruiting this September. Chapter Advisor Deb Wendler is looking for enthusiastic women to become a part of the Advisor Team! Interested candidates should contact Deb directly at [email protected] or call 714-264-5068.

Delta Tau Details Continued…

Convention 2014

This year at International Convention the OCAC

was recognized with Good Standing and honored

with the “Impacting the World” Award.

The OCJC received the “Outstanding Junior

Circle Award”

Next year’s Convention will be held July 13-16,

2015 in Orlando Florida

Caroline in The Quarterly

In case you missed it, Former Delta Tau Chapter

President Caroline Lucas was featured in the Spring

2014 issue of The Quarterly. She has been

busy helping women gain access to a steady income.

You can view the full story here.


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The Orange County Alumnae Chapter is proud to honor and recognize sisters for their outstanding dedication and contribution to Alpha Gamma Delta. The following women were recognized for their impressive continued service to our fraternity:

25 Years

Lucia Bridenstine Lloyd Kari Chapman Ruvalcaba

Debra Fick Wendler Barbara Callard

50 Years

Donna Lewis Freiss Jan Seitz Jashinski

Carol Breitkreutz Pangburn Sandra Levinw Rodenbaugh

Marian Riley Reed Janet Harris Tonkovich Kathy Harris Windsor

60 Years

Betty Jane Fortune Lange Gloria Dehaven Radde

70 and 75 Year

Eunice Launer Harris Virginia Weaver Tuttle*

* The Orange County Alumnae Chapter is saddened to report that our sister Virginia L. Weaver Tuttle entered Chapter Grand shortly after the

December 2013 Recognition Ceremony. An initiate of Delta Alpha-University of Southern California in 1938, Virginia would have been proud of the recolonization of her initiating chapter in January 2014. Our continued thoughts and thanks to her family for sharing such a wonderful woman with us. A donation to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation has been made in her name.

Old and New

Fall OCAC Scholarship Recipients

Each semester, OCAC selects two collegians

displaying dedication to the Delta Tau Chapter to receive a scholarship to supplement the cost of

membership. Here are this year’s recipients!

Kelsey Kasumi

“A fun fact about me is that I've bungee jumped from one of the highest bungees in the world (in

New Zealand), and loved it of course!”

Christine Saito

“I plan on becoming a high school math teacher

(using my Math major and Integrated Education

Studies minor).”

Honoring Our Achievements

Leadership in Action

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Introducing OCAC’s Philanthropic Pearl Projects

August: Donating toiletries to Women Helping Women, helping disadvantaged women and teens find employment.

September: Providing school supplies to the Child Abuse Prevention Center

October: Writing letters of thanks to our troops overseas through "Let's Say Thanks"

November: Gathering canned goods and non-perishable food items for the Orange County Rescue Mission

December: Participating in the annual Choco Toy Chest drive hosted by CHOC.

Contact Beth Hartnett with any questions!

International Headquarters

Need to get into contact with International? Update your online profile? Find a sister or a chapter in your area? Visit www.alphagammadelta.org or send correspondence directly to:

Alpha Gamma Delta International Headquarters 8710 N. Meridian St.

Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 872- 2655

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