Delta Alpha Teri McKeever honored as Distinguished Citizen

Alpha Gamma Delta recognized

Teri McKeever as a Distinguished

Citizen at this past summer’s Conven-

tion. Though unable to attend, she

was presented the award in California

prior to Convention.

One of the top coaches of women's

swimming in the United States, She

was the first woman coach on the

U.S. Olympic Swimming team and the

first woman to be named head coach

of the national team (Continued on page 5)

A PUBLICATION OF

THE LOS ANGELES

AREA ALUMNAE

CHAPTER OF

ALPHA GAMMA

DELTA

Fall 2014 Volume 45, Issue 2

Inside this issue:

Electronic dues

payment goes live

Rosevines

New International

Council Officers

Collegiate Capsules

Calendar of Upcoming

Events

LAAAC Officers

Gingerbread Tea

Invitation

Delta Alpha — University of Southern California

Delta Epsilon —University of California, Los Angeles

LAAAC Editor: Marijayne Wallace Stegman

Delta Alpha Collegiate Publications Coordinator: Taline Rumaya

Delta Epsilon Collegiate Publications Coordinator: Michelle DeStein

Delta Epsilon Chapter is Reinstalled at UCLA,

Chapter House Renovation nearing Completion

On May 18, 2014, Delta Epsilon Chapter of

Alpha Gamma Delta officially returned to the

University of California, Los Angeles campus.

International President Jackie Brannon

Stutts acted as the installing officer in an emo-

tional ceremony held at the Palisades Ballroom

on the UCLA campus.

Two Initiation ceremonies were held in the

afternoon. Members from Iota chapter at the

University of Washington served as the Initia-

tion team. Advisors and alumnae were on hand

for the ceremonies welcoming our newest

sisters.

Later in the evening, the Reinstallation banquet

was held with the new (Continued on page 8)

An Open House was held in August giving

alumnae and International visitors a glimpse

of the renovated Delta Epsilon chapter

house. International President Rie Gerah

Hoener, Executive Director Stephannie

Sack Bailey, and Fraternity Housing Corpo-

ration Managing Director Dan Duncan

were on hand to thank alumnae for their

dedication in maintaining the house over the

years. In terms of the renovation, of particu-

lar note is a new conference room created

by closing off the former telephone nook and

silver closet. Additionally the bathroom on

the first floor, the former Town Girls’ room

on the second floor, and the patio have also

been updated. Work (Continued on page 6)

Dear Sisters, What an amazing 2013-2014 the Los Angeles Area

Alumnae Chapter has experienced! In one year, we

participated in 2 recolonizations, 2 re-installation ban-

quets, 2 senior rededications, assisted with 2 chapter

house remodels and 2 chapter house grand re-

openings, attended multiple initiations and alumnae/

collegiate events, participated in planning the largest

Los Angeles/Orange County IRD ever, attended Inter-

national Convention 2014, witnessed our Delta Alpha

and Delta Epsilon chapter banners being carried by

collegians in the opening ceremonies for the very first

time, received 2 awards at International Convention,

and have now supported 2 very successful 2014 formal

Fall recruitments, one at USC and one at UCLA. Most

of these events were in addition to the Alumnae Chap-

ters’ other scheduled alumnae events, such as the Fall

Tailgate, JDRF Walk, Gingerbread Tea, House of Ruth,

Junior Circle events, Officer Installation, Poker Night,

Del Mar Horse Races and Lighting of the Tapers/

Memorial Service. All of the above events and activities have taken your

time, support, commitment, and dedication. In recog-

nition of your commitment and dedication to Alpha

Gamma Delta, the Alumnae Chapter received an

award at the International Convention 2014 for

“outstanding support to collegiate (continued on pg 7)

President’s Letter

Page 2 Squirrel Scribbles

From the Foundation

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 better-

ment 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, philan-

thropic support, leadership training and educational program-

ming, 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 visit www.alphagammadeltafoundation.org.

Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter

Support Fees

Our Payment Page is up and running! You can now pay your dues online with a credit card.

By clicking the button below a new window will open to

the Payment Page on the LAAAC website.

Click the green button to initiate the process.

Enter the amount of your payment. The Annual Support Fee is $30. Payment of your Annual

Support Fee allows the Alumnae Chapter to continue serv-

ing the needs of alumnae and the collegiate chapters at

UCLA and USC. You may include an additional contribu-

tion that will assist the alumnae chapter to send the

LAAAC President to Convention, contribute to the Founda-

tion, and support alumnae activities.

Click Submit.

Complete the required information and then click the

Pay With Your Credit Card button.

You can still pay your Support Fee by sending your check

along with your name, address, chapter and email address

to Susan Vessels, 288 Pleasant Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.

If you have moved, please indicate that your address is

new.

Congratulations to the Foundation for

recognition of the new Disaster Relief program

The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation won an award for

their new Disaster Relief program! This industry award

was presented

among our frater-

nal peers by the

North-American

Interfraternity Con-

ference Foundation

(NICF) at their

recent conference.

Click here to pay your

Annual Support Fee online.

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CONVENTION 2014 - FULL CIRCLE - INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Convention Awards

Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter Outstanding Support of Collegiate

Chapters

Outstanding Communications Award

Palm Springs Area Alumnae Club

Alumnae Club Achievement Award

Orange Country Junior Circle

Outstanding Junior Circle Award

Indianapolis, Indiana was the setting for

the 2014 International Convention. A

large contingent from the Southern

California area was in attendance, in-

cluding collegiate members from our

newly reinstalled chapters. One of the

highlights of Convention was the

chance to visit our new International

Headquarters building and see the

amazing archives room and see the

Emily Butterfield gallery. There were many opportunities to meet with sisters

from other chapters to exchange ideas, meet with International Officers and VST

team members to work through issues, and to learn and be inspired through

guest speakers and presentations. The LAAAC, Orange County Junior Circle, and

the Palm Springs Club all received recognition for their achievements over the

last biennium. We cheered with pride as Delta Alpha Teri McKeever was recog-

nized as a Distinguished Citizen. Initiation at Convention is always a special time

to reconnect with our ritual as three women were welcomed into our sister-

hood. We celebrated as many of our local alumnae were recognized for their

service with Honors of Epsilon Pi. On the last day of Convention, our newly in-

stalled President Rie Gerah Hoehner challenged us all to look “Onward and Up-

ward” as we go through the next biennium before meeting again in Orlando, Flor-

ida for Convention 2016.

Honors of Epsilon Pi

Arc with Diamonds and Pearls

Barbara Meador Callard (DA)

Arc with Diamonds

Debbie Fick Wendler (AB)

Arc with Diamond

Eileen Lyon

Carol Reed

Wendi Kepner Damico

Arc

Ashley Say

CHAPTER GRAND

Susan Willis Lockwood (DA), initiated 2/26/65, entered Chapter Grand on May 23, 2014

Cheryl Holm Walter (DA), initiated 2/29/61, entered Chapter Grand on January 22, 2014

Traci Brown Austin (DA) initiated 8/19/86, entered Chapter Grand on 5/14/14

SYMPATHY TO...

Diana Agajanian (DA) on the passing of her brother, George.

CONGRATULATIONS TO...

Kristen Blakely (EY) on her marriage to Drew Damon on August 1, 2014

Diana Lui (DA) on her engagement to Kurtis Fujita August 31, 2014 Ruth Farrington Kawamoto (DE) and Keith Kawamoto on the marriage of their son, Brian to

Caryn, in October 2014 Annmarie Blount Thomas (DE) and Mitchell Thomas on the marriage of their son, Mark to Hayley, in August 2014. Jacqueline Yudkin (DE) on the birth of her grandson, Lucius. Jacqueline had the pleasure of visiting with her son and daughter-in-

law and helping to care for her grandson this summer. Since her daughter-in-law is Chinese, Jacqueline is learning some Chinese

words to share with her grandson.

NEWS

Two Delta Alpha alumnae are serving on the University of Southern California Board of Governor’s for 2014-

2015. Christine Ofiesh is serving as an At-Large Member with her term ending in 2015. Melody Nishida is

serving a special appointment and will also end her term in 2015.

Eileen Lyon (DE), her husband, Scott Profeta, and daughters took a grand vacation to the United Kingdom,

France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Their vacation occurred during the Stanley Cup playoffs, so Eileen made

sure to support the L.A. Kings by posting her “Go, Kings, Go” cheers dutifully on Facebook during the trip!

Eileen has taken up running and ran in the Nike Women’s Half Marathon San Francisco on October 19, 2014.

Kathleen Burns Campos (DA) is currently serving as President of Trojan League of Los Angeles. The League was

founded to foster continuing interest in the University of Southern California on the part of Trojan Alumni, their

families, friends, and the community by bringing into prominence its history, traditions, and accomplishments. The

League sponsors an annual benefit, showcasing a school or department of the University. This year’s annual benefit

honors the Engemann Student Health Center and 100 years of Student Health at USC. Other Delta Alphas also serv-

ing on the committee for the benefit are Francine Restivo Cafarchia, Laure Rowe Molina, Melody Nishida,

and Christine Ofiesh.

Delta Epsilon Gayle Hodgkins Clark’s daughter, Sara Clark, is a freshman at the University of Washington and is on the women’s

crew team.

Melody Nishida (DA) was the 2014 USC Women’s Conference Co-Chair for the March 6th event. Kathleen Burns Campos

served on the Host Committee. This was the 6th annual USC Women’s Conference – Women Making an Impact! This highly antici-

pated conference brings together women of all backgrounds for a day of empowerment, inspiration, and professional networking.

Jeanie Stone Urban's (DE) daughter, Kelly Urban, is starting her masters in Cinematography at UCLA. Jeanie was initiated at

Delta Epsilon and transferred to San Diego State (SDSU) her junior year to play on the women's softball team. Jeanie affiliated with

Delta Eta and graduated from SDSU. She currently works for the University of California, Office of the Presi-

dent.

Wishing ABC Channel 7 newscaster and Delta Alpha alumna Michelle Tuzee all the best as she recovers from

back surgery.

Annmarie Blount Thomas (DE) has launched a website which displays her artwork based on the works of

Jane Austen. Check it out www.JaneAustenFineArt.com.

Congratulations to Delta Sigma alumna Keegan Ewing, one of the newest members of the LA Kings Ice Crew.

Rosevines

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(continued from page 1) at a major international meet (the 2006 Pan Pacific meet in British Columbia).

Teri was named the head coach of the U.S. women's team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London in December of 2010. Regarded as one of the best swimming mentors in

the United States, Teri completed her 22nd year as head coach of the University of California's

women's swimming and diving program in 2013-14. In addition to her other historical mile-

stones, Teri is above all proud to have helped guide Natalie Coughlin to 11 Olympic medals,

including three gold, and the entire U.S. swimming team to 28 medals, including 12 gold.

The Distinguished Citizen Award was established in 1959 to recognize alumnae members of

the Fraternity for outstanding professional and community achievement. This award is present-

ed to women who are outstanding in their professions or in civic, organizational, cultural or charitable work in ways that demonstrate the

Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose.

Prior to making her mark on Cal women's swimming, Teri had strong ties to the Pac-10 Conference, both as an athlete and as a coach. A

former USC All-American herself, she competed in the NCAA Championships meet all four years while at USC and helped the Trojans to

four consecutive NCAA top-10 finishes. She earned All-America honors in both 1980 and 1981. As a senior in 1983, Teri was named USC's

Outstanding Student-Athlete. She worked as an assistant coach at USC from 1984-87, helping develop several All-Americans.

Teri graduated from USC in 1983 with a B.S. in Education with two teaching credentials (multiple subject, secondary life science) and also

earned a Master’s degree in Athletic Administration in 1987. Teri’s father, Mike, was an All-American lineman for the Trojans' football team

in 1959. Teri comes from a family of 10 children (she is the oldest), all with varied athletic backgrounds. Teri married Jerry Romani in the

spring of 2007. They live in Valley Center in Northern California.

Paula Behrhorst Garnsey’s (DA) son Blake attends Chapman University and has a radio show on Chapman

Radio.

Each year, Pimlico Race Course awards the Old Hilltop Award to selected members of the sports media who

have served Thoroughbred racing with excellence and distinction. This year, HRTV's Executive Producer and

Senior Vice President, Amy Zimmerman (DA) was given an Old Hilltop Award and joins the ranks of Red

Smith, the first honoree in 1976, Howard Cosell and Tom Hammond, among many others. A member of Santa

Anita's staff since 1986, Amy serves as that track's VP- Business Coordination & Director of Broadcasting, con-

current with her position at HRTV, which is headquartered at the Arcadia, California track.

Delta Alphas Christine Ofiesh and Jana Waring Greer were recognized with Alumni Service Awards at the 81st Annual USC

Alumni Awards Banquet. Jana chairs the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences Board of Councilors. Christine is

involved extensively with organizations at USC and has either been an officer or served on committees that include the USC Alum-

ni Association Board of Governors, Town and Gown of USC, Trojan League of Los Angeles, the Keck Hospital of USC Guild, USC

Associates, the USC Trojan Marching Band Executive Board, Marshall Partners, and the USC Athletics Board of Counselors. She

currently service as president of Trojan Guild of Los Angeles.

Next time you are at Disneyland on a weekend, look for Delta Alpha Shari Koss. She can

often be found at the Monorail or Star Tours. She also runs in many of the Disney half mara-

thons.

In September 2014, Cindy Luis Wells (DE) celebrated 33 years working for the Honolulu

Star-Advertiser in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Claire Wagner (DE) is in a bluegrass band called Windy Ridge which plays locally in and

around Los Angeles County and Southern California. See the Windy Ridge website at

www.windyridgebluegrass.com, for scheduled events and/or check the band out on Facebook.

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Delta Alpha honored at Convention

Rosevines

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(continued from page 1) continues on the kitchen with a hope that it will be

completed by yearend. The kitchen is getting a significant upgrade which

in turn is requiring some structural and mechanical upgrades as well. The

house is completed enough to allow the collegiate members to move in

and to use the house for Recruitment.

During the Open House, the fountain was dedicated to the Delta Epsilon

alumnae with a plaque unveiled by Stephannie Bailey (see picture below).

Alumnae Carol Reed and Eileen Lyon were honored for their years of

service maintaining the Delta Epsilon chapter house while the chapter

was off campus. They were each given framed tiles matching the original

tiles on the front staircase.

Delta Epsilon Chapter House Update

Alpha Gamma Delta Executive Director Pursuing New Opportunity Stephannie Sack Bailey (ZO), has left her role as Executive Director of Alpha Gamma Delta to pursue a

new professional opportunity. She has accepted a position as Executive Vice President for Matrix

Achievement, a global sales force effectiveness consulting firm that provides a platform of solutions

including training, coaching and technology.

In her six-year tenure at Alpha Gamma Delta, Stephannie has partnered with International Council to

make significant strides for our Fraternity. She has helped lead the Fraternity’s focus on financial stabil-

ity, membership growth, the member experience and organizational culture. During this time our Fra-

ternity has grown its assets to the highest level in organizational history, 14 new collegiate chapters

have been established and our overall membership has increased significantly. The Alpha Gamma Delta

Experience member development program was established, providing a framework for our collegiate

members to grow and develop as women. A new Fraternity brand was created, which encouraged all sisters to Live with Purpose

and feel proud of their membership in Alpha Gamma Delta. Additionally, the Fraternity Housing Corporation was established, and

under Stephannie’s leadership, has grown to 24 chapter facilities and over $24 million in assets.

During this transition period, International Council has appointed Dan Duncan as Interim Executive Director to continue work

on the Fraternity and FHC’s key priorities and to lead the staff throughout the transition. Dan is a member of Alpha Sigma Phi

Fraternity and has been part of the Alpha Gamma Delta staff leadership team for five years. Dan continues to serve as the Manag-

ing Director for Alpha Gamma Delta Property Management, LLC.

We have been fortunate in the Los Angeles Area to work with Stephannie extensively as our chapters have returned to campus

and our chapter houses have been renovated. Please join the LAAAC in wishing Stephannie all the best in her future career pur-

suits. The great news is that Stephannie is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and therefore we look forward to crossing paths

again in the future!

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New International Council

At Convention, a new International Council was installed to lead the

fraternity over the next biennium. The officers are (from left): Melis-

sa Jacobsen James (R) International Vice President-Alumnae; Cin-

da Zehner O’Connor (BX) International Vice President-Panhellenic

Affairs; Marie Ford Palmer (GA) International Vice President,

Membership; Rie Gerah Hoehner (EN) International President;

Bobette Sandifer Thompson (GZ) International Vice President-

Finance; Lee Woodham DiGiovanni (GA), International Vice Presi-

dent-Extension; Amber Garrison Duncan (EJ) International Vice

President-Collegians

(continued from page 2) chapters.” Many of you may not realize it, but the LAAAC currently is the only alumnae chapter

in Alpha Gamma Delta to support 2 collegiate chapters. Alumnae, you are AWESOME!

The Alumnae Chapter Board has been working hard to plan a variety of alumnae events and activities for 2014- 2015,

to help provide support and coordinate activities with our two collegiate chapters, and to promote our philanthropy

and Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation involvement. If you haven’t joined in or been able to attend an alumnae event

yet, don’t hesitate to join the fun! If you have an idea for a future event or activity, please contact us with your idea(s) .

If you want to get involved, in a big way or a small way, let me know. Even if you can’t attend an event, there are plen-

ty of ways to help or get involved. Contact information for your Board members is included in this newsletter.

At Convention 2014, the Alumnae Chapter, through the wonderful work of our Editor, Marijayne Wallace Stegman,

was recognized with the alumnae chapter award for Outstanding Communications. Please take a look at our website

at www.laaacalphagam.com and our Facebook page at AGD Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter for the latest and

greatest on current and upcoming events. We would love to hear news from you about what you are doing and/or

any new accomplishments or milestones in your life. Your news can be submitted via the Rosevines form in this news-

letter or through the Contact form on our website. Finally, don’t forget to pay your annual support fee to the Alum-

nae Chapter. Your support fees are what helps the Alumnae Chapter fund our activities and support our collegiate

chapters.

At Convention, new International President, Rie Gerah Hoehner, stated “our goals should be to seek the best, to be

our best, to reach for perfection and to achieve excellence,” and she challenged “each of us to set our sights at the

highest standards and reach for those goals of excellence and to become the inspiration to those around us to do the

same.” Sisters, thank you for all

your hard work that contributed

to the Alumnae Chapter’s suc-

cess over the last biennium and

for being an example for those

who will follow us in the years to

come. We look forward to the

challenges of the 2014-2015

year, to involve our alumnae, to

support our collegians and to

Live with Purpose.

Loyally,

Melanie Sharon O’Donnell President, Los Angeles Area

Alumnae Chapter

President’s Letter

(continued from page 1) initiates joining with alumnae to celebrate the

exciting day. Barbara Meador Callard, New Chapter Develop-

ment Specialist for Delta Epsilon, served as Toastmistress. Toasts

to our Our Alma Mater, Our Founders, Our Initiates, and Our

Fraternity were presented by Troy Bartels, Directors of Greek Life

at UCLA, Mary McGoey, Operations Advisor, Helene Cook, 2014

Panhellenic Council President at UCLA, and Mande Adams, Di-

rector of Greek Life at UCLA. Monica Scisorek, the Leadership

Consultant that had spent the school year with the Delta Epsilon

chapter, handled the Chapter Introduction.

The evening was capped off with the presentation of the original

hand-drawn Charter by Jackie Brannon Stutts to Delta Epsilon

chapter President Danielle Pritchard. The Charter will hang in

the chapter house. Julie Waitman Cretin, Alpha Gamma Delta

Foundation Executive Director, presented the chapter with two

Foundation scholarships.

Delta Epsilon Reinstallation

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Charlotte Neff is the daughter of DE Sally

Beamish Neff, initiated in 1976. Sally is the sister-

daughter of LAAAC President Melanie Sharon

O’Donnell. Sally entered Chapter Grand on Febru-

ary 10, 1999 at the age of 42, leaving behind 3 young

children, Peter, Laura and Charlotte, and her hus-

band, Curt. Charlotte found Alpha Gamma Delta in

its recolonization year at UCLA. Melanie met Char-

lotte at the New Member Ceremony when the

Leadership Consultant pointed to her and she said

"you may have known her mother, Sally Beamish

Neff." Melanie had the honor of pinning Charlotte

with Sally's badge at Initiation.

(above) Sally Beamish Neff (far left) and Melanie

O’Donnell (in black), (right) Melanie and Charlotte

The collegians moved into the beautifully renovated

Chapter House on September 15th. UCLA Fall Recruit-

ment took place Sept. 30-October 5th. The members all

went to the UCLA football game together on Oct.

4thand on Oct. 5th, Bid Night was held, themed "Sweet

Home Alpha Gam," to welcome the wonderful Fall 2014

New Member class. The night included dancing on the

patio, an array of food choices served from a food truck

vendor, and a photographer capturing all the fun! A sis-

terhood event was held on October 10th which included

a bonfire and making s'mores. They have enjoyed several

mixers with different fraternities. On October 21st,

Amies la Vie, a mini boutique, presented a clothing and

jewelry trunk show at the chapter house, which included

a henna station. The collegiate look forward to seeing

Delta Epsilon Collegiate Update

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After finally moving into the newly renovated house,

learning more about each other during Polish Week,

and sharing their sisterhood with all the incredible wom-

en going through recruitment, the chapter was very ex-

cited to welcome over 60 new women to the chapter at

our PAGDDISE themed Bid Day. The New Member Pin-

ning Ceremony took place two days after Bid Day, and

the New Members recently learned the identity of their

Big Sis! The first few weeks of school have been packed

with sisterhood events, including a trip to Hermosa

Beach, a movie night featuring Clueless, and cookie dec-

orating. The chapter also held a philanthropy event, a

Stella & Dot trunk show. On the weekend of Sept. 5-7,

groups of sisters road-tripped north for the annual Stan-

ford weekender. Dirt Dogs catered the first tailgate just

after Bid Day. Since then they have tailgated with some

Delta Tau Collegiate Update

Delta Alpha Collegiate Update

of the fraternities. SAM asked the chapter to

Homecoming by performing a lovely rendition

of the Bask Street Boys’ “I Want It That Way.”

In the Spring, Delta Tau was recognized as the Sorori-

ty of the Year and won the Four Pillars Award at

Chapman University. Along with their strong sister-

hood, they are very active philanthropically, earning

$8,000 last spring with their “Serve It Up for Diabe-

tes” tennis tournament and another $13,000 this fall

with their “So You Think You Can DiaBeat This”

dance contest. Way to go ladies!

the alumnae on November 2nd for Presents

and December 6th for Initiation.

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Date/Time Event Location

10/31-11/2/14 Parent’s Weekend - UCLA UCLA — various locations

11/2/14 Presents - UCLA RSVP Delta Epsilon Chapter House

11/7/14

6:30 pm Reception

7:30 pm Dinner

USC Greek Gala

Reservations due by Oct. 31st

http://www.uscpanhellenic.com/greek-gala

USC Town & Gown, University Park Campus

11/8/14 Initiation - Delta Alpha RSVP Delta Alpha Chapter House

11/9/14 Feast of Roses Brunch - Delta Alpha RSVP Delta Alpha Chapter House

11/8/14

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Initiation & Feast of Roses - Delta Tau, Chapman University in Beckman Hall Room 404

RSVP: http://www.evite.com/event/03E1P7JY3UWJNQPTSEPEKHEXKMWQPU

11/13/14 Parent’s Weekend - USC

Family BBQ — $20

Outside Gate 19 entrance to the Coliseum

11/14/14 Parent’s Weekend - USC Casino Night - $60 - Includes game chips, hors d’oeu-

vres. No host bar.

USC Radisson Hotel

3540 S. Figueroa Street, LA

Tickets to BBQ and/or Casino Night: http://uscagdparentclub.weebly.com/ticket-purchase.html

11/15/14 Presents - USC, Reception to follow Delta Alpha Chapter House

2 pm RSVP by Nov. 7th to http://www.tinyprints.com/rsvp/sites/events.php?event_url=agdpresents

11/20/14 Bingo sponsored by Glendale/Burbank/

Pasadena Area

Home of Kathleen Waller

2120 E. Woodlyn Road, Pasadena

12/3/14 Inland Empire Holiday Party RSVP

Bring a wrapped ornament for an exchange

Hamilton’s Steak House, 1211 E. Garvey Street,

Covina, contact Janie Cushing at 909-982-0893 for

more information

12/6/14 Initiation - Delta Epsilon Delta Epsilon Chapter House

12/7/14

2-4 pm (note this is on Sunday this

year)

Gingerbread Tea RSVP Bring a new unwrapped book to donate to

Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles We will honor our 25-, 50-, & 75-year members and

perform Senior Rededication for December grads

Home of Eileen Lyon

16258 Lovett Place, Encino Contact Jacqueline Yudkin at 818-705-4604 for more

information

1/24/15 Visit to Getty Museum RSVP 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles Contact Melanie O’Donnell at 760-602-0944 for more

information

2/7/15 Wine Tasting, presented by One Hope RSVP

(see more details on page 15)

Home of Leeza Hoyt

6661 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes Contact Patty Schned at 805-304-1602 for more

information

3/7/15 Make gift bags for House of Ruth Bring small sample size sundries or small toys/candy for

bags for women & children at the shelter

Home of Jackie Yudkin

8201 Lindley Avenue, Reseda

4/11/15 International Reunion Day 2015

“Strength in Sisterhood”

Long Beach Hilton

701 W. Ocean Blvd,, Long Beach

4/25/15 Senior Rededication - Delta Alpha & Delta Epsilon TBD

5/17/15 LAAAC Officer Installation TBD

For more information, please visit www.laaacalphagam.com/calendar.html

DA Chapter House, 729 W. 28th Street, Los Angeles DE Chapter House, 624 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter Officers

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President Melanie Sharon O’Donnell odonnell_melanie@yahoo.com (760) 602-0944

VP, Membership Theresa Kaczorowski Green theprincess55@yahoo.com (714) 846-5273

Vice President, Operations Patty Bogaty Schned patschned@aol.com (805) 304-1602

Treasurer Susan Vessels svessels@pacbell.net (626) 795-4621

Recording Secretary/Co-Chair IRD Janie White Cushing janierusty@verizon.net (909) 982-0893

Corresponding Secretary Giselle Rocha Milatoivc gk_rocha@yahoo.com (714) 280-9635

Permanent Secretary –DA Diana Agajanian uscdi@yahoo.com (562) 699-1978

Permanent Secretary –DE Melanie Sharon O'Donnell odonnell_melanie@yahoo.com (760) 602-0944

Editor Marijayne Wallace Stegman mj.stegman@usa.net (626) 359-0814

Philanthropy Dr. Jacqueline Yudkin dryudkin@hotmail.com (818) 705-4604

South Bay Area Chair Madeline Molis m_molis@yahoo.com (310) 544-6315

Glendale/Pasadena/Burbank Area Chair Kathleen Waller kaswaller@gmail.com (626) 798-6328

Inland Empire Area Chair Janie Cushing janierusty@verizon.net (909) 982-0893

San Fernando Valley Area Chair Patty Bogaty Schned patschned@aol.com (805) 304-1602

House Association – Delta Alpha Candy Allen Duncan CDADSC@aol.com (310) 586-1540

House Association – Delta Epsilon Carol Reed itscarol@sbcglobal.net (805) 642-6498

Los Angeles Junior Circle, President Laura Gordon llgordon23@gmail.com (310) 600-1459

San Gabriel Valley Alumnae Panhellenic Rep

Delta Alpha Alumnae Releations Advisor

Di Agajanian uscdi@yahoo.com (562) 699-1978

Los Angeles Alumnae Panhellenic Rep

Delta Epsilon Alumnae Relations Advisor

Michelle Angelo michellea1016@aol.com (714) 813-9311

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Advisors

Page 13 Volume 45, Issue 2

Position Name Initiating

Chapter Name

Initiating

Chapter

Chapter Advisor Missy Morain BK Kristen Blakely EY

Risk Management Rachel Bevitz GB

Ritual Advisor (open) DI Nataly Perez DP

Alumnae Relations Michelle Angelo DT Diana Agajanian DA

Member Development Shanise Owens DP Kelley Cattanach DR

Alpha Experience Hilary Zimmerman D (open)

Gamma Experience (open) Kayla Ferrari DT

Delta Experience Sammie Rogers Brown QT (open)

Sisterhood Shannon Peterka DT Kristen Stimola ZB

Finance Sarah Avellar AB Susan Vessels DA

Property Eileen Lyon DE Candy Duncan DA

Purchasing McKenzie Hanson DP (open)

Philanthropy Amy Beard DS Cindy Hill DA

Operations Mary McGoey DE Caitlin Ferguson DI

Correspondence (open) Annice Pelentay DA

Social Media (open) Morgan Zakheim DI

Publications (open) Shari Koss DA

Campus Relations Kimberly Katz DT Kathleen Shulte Waller DA

Public Relations Stephanie Engle DT Connie Cashin DA

Activities (open) Lori Cavanaugh Schreier DA

Recruitment Ariel Clearman A Julia De Almeida DT

Continuous Open

Recruitment Sammie Rogers Brown QT (open)

Membership Kelly Griffiths Rave DT Judy Woo DA

Scholarship Patty Schned DE Francine Restivo Cafarchia DA

Social Mariangela Pagan GB Caroline Johnson BX

Delta Epsilon Delta Alpha

Interested in being an Advisor? There are opportunities available if you are interested in being an

advisor at Delta Epsilon or Delta Alpha. This is a wonderful way to

ensure the success of our newly returned chapters and to impact

the lives of these young women. If interested in advisor opportuni-

ties at Delta Epsilon (UCLA), contact Province Director Barbara

Meador Callard at PD56@alphagammadelta.org. If you are interest-

ed in advisor opportunities at USC, contact Province Director Kelly

Bass Seibel at PD54@alphagammadelta.org.

Page 14 Squirrel Scribbles

Collegiate Officers

Office Delta Alpha Delta Epsilon

President’s Team

President Sarah Manley Danielle Pritchard

Risk Management Coordinator Michelle Moon Rachael Caglia

Ritual Coordinator Alexa Radson Emily Taing

Alumnae Relations Coordinator Gwen Holst Alexandria Camarella

Member Development Team

VP, Member Development Claire Logan Leah Selby

Alpha Experience Coordinator Gabriella Koek Mei Deng

Gamma Experience Coordinator Stephanie Zhang Rebecca Stark

Delta Experience Coordinator Cate Partain Jennifer Sawhney

Sisterhood Coordinator Meghan Koshar Phoebe Lai

Finance Team

VP, Finance Brianna McRee Kaili Yang

Property Coordinator Tayce Taylor Shelby Krivis

Purchasing Coordinator Madison Kaplan-Zusman Paniz Arab

Philanthropy Coordinator Kelsey Reinhardt Stephanie Ko

Operations Team

VP, Operations Justine Cocchi Diana Garnica

Social Media Coordinator Vasudha Goel Katie Chau

Correspondence Coordinator Evely Liu Jennifer Servantes

Publications Coordinator Taline Rumaya Michelle DeStein

Campus Relations Team

VP, Campus Relations Brittany Kuhne Caryn Moran

Public Relations Coordinator Breanna Johnson Jennifer Rose

Activities Coordinator Autumn Battani Olivia LaPierre

Recruitment Team

VP, Recruitment Olivia Cordell Anna Blore

Continuous Open Recruitment Miranda Herzog Jenna Grossinger

Membership Coordinator Tiffany Young Anhelica Robles

Scholarship Team

VP, Scholarship Grace Gao Kerianne Grant

Social Coordinator Taylor Osher Anais Engel

Carla Stock (DH) and her

daughter Katie, a New Mem-

ber of Delta Alpha chapter,

on Bid Day.

DA & DE

Formal

Recruitment

Pictures - see

website for more

pictures

Page 15 Volume 45, Issue 2

News & Tidbits from

around

Southern California

The last Athena Banquet was held on Oc-tober 24th at the Clubhouse in Anaheim.

Since it is the last banquet, former Athena

Award winners were honored.

The San Gabriel Valley Panhellenic Spring

Scholarship Banquet raised $8,000. Next

year’s benefit will be held on March 9,

2015.

Nominations for the 2015-2016

LAAAC Officers

Los Angeles Junior Circle

The Los Angeles Junior Circle is a group of recent and

not-as-recent grads that get together from time to

time to have fun and do a little good. This summer

they held a poker tournament to raise money for the

Foundation that was a great time. A lesson was held

prior and then the women put their skills to the test

with a tournament.

Saturday, November 8th, 11 am

Brunch/Lunch at Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese

7461 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Sunday, December 14th, 2 pm

ICE @ Santa Monica, corner of 5th & Arizona Avenues

If you’d like to get on the list for information about

events, contact Laura Gordon at

llgordon23@gmail.com or at 310-600-1459 .

It’s that time of year again when we look for nominations for the

next group of officers to lead the Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chap-

ter. If you are interested in an office or if you know someone that

you think would make a great leader for our Alumnae Chapter,

make sure to submit your nomination. Nominations are completely

confidential.

All positions are open for nomination this year with all positions

except the President being a one-year term. The President serves a

two-year term. The new President will represent the Alumnae

Chapter at Convention in Orlando, FL in 2016.

A brief description of each position is included on the nominating

form. If you have additional questions, please contact Melanie

O’Donnell at odonnell_melanie@yahoo.com.

Nominations Form

Saturday, February 7, 2015, 7 pm

“Drink, Laugh, Love” Wine Tasting

Presented by One Hope

Home of Leeza Hoyt, 6661 Crest

Road, Rancho Palos Verdes One Hope combines social impact with selling prod-ucts and services. A representative from One Hope will be at the party to talk about each of the wines. Half and full cases of wine will be available for pur-chase with 15% of the proceeds going towards the Foundation. Significant others and friends are wel-come (21 & over only please). Price is $25 per cou-ple or $15 person. Space is limited.

RSVP Now

Marijayne Stegman 244 N. Ivy Avenue

Monrovia, CA 91016 mj.stegman@usa.net

LOS ANGELES AREA

ALUMNAE CHAPTER

OF ALPHA GAMMA

DELTA

Live with Purpose

We’re on the Web www.laaacalphagam.com

www.facebook.com/AGDLAAAC

RSVP Now

Pictures from Gingerbread Tea 2013