Wishing everyone joy, peace and love this holiday season.

Celebrating 65 Years of Pink and Green

Jo Manson receiving her award for 65 beautiful years in Delta Zeta.

Special Delivery!

Take a look at this year's Pi Zeta Final's Survival Kits! Thank you to everyone who contributed and a special thanks to Deb for collecting the items and organizing the delivery for another successful year.

Annual Holiday Tea 2010

You Just Never Know...

On November 24, my husband and I flew from Phoenix to Wisconsin to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with my family. As we waited our turn to leave the plane in Milwaukee, I noticed an attractive young lady standing near her seat a few rows ahead of us. Then her black shoulder bag caught my eye, because it had shiny gemstones spelling out "Delta Zeta." I quite loudly exclaimed, "Delta Zeta??" When she looked my way and said yes, I gave her a thumbs-up and said, "Me too!" I asked what chapter she was in and she said she had just been initiated two weeks ago at ASU. She seemed surprised when I knew it was Pi Zeta. I asked if she had attended the ice-cream social the Phoenix alums had hosted a few weeks ago, but she had to miss it due to an evening class. I told her I was sure we'd see her at a future event. Just goes to show we should proudly wear something that proclaims our sorority because we never know when or where you'll run into a "sister!" I'm just sorry I didn't learn this new DZ's name.

Ann Santos

DZ Sister Passes Away

Frances Kush, 80, wife of longtime Arizona State University football coach, Frank Kush, died November 21 in Tempe. She had been hospitalized for several months due to lupus, then was in rehab as the result of a fall. She was born in Indiana and met Frank at Michigan State University where he was an All-American guard on the football team. Kush was ASU's head football coach from 1958-1979. Fran was initiated into the Beta Rho Chapter of Delta Zeta at Michigan State. According to Phoenix alum Joan Dovilla, Fran was active in the alum chapter in the 1950's and 1960's. The Kushes were married for 57 years and have three sons, all of whom live in the Valley.

Sister of the Week

Lorna Green

Lorna (Enokian) Green was born in Chicago. She earned a B.S. in psychology a little farther south at the University of Illinois–Urbana campus, where she was initiated into the Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Zeta. Lorna had course work at Southern Illinois University for teacher certification. She moved to the Valley about 25 years ago, got a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University, and is now principal at Roadrunner, a public school that is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Its K–12 students have serious emotional issues.

She and husband Jerry have two children, daughter Jodi who lives and works on the East Coast, and son Jeremy who was recently married in a fabulous wedding in Seattle!

When she’s not spending 12/6 at Roadrunner, Lorna enjoys reading when she has time, going to plays, and cheering at Diamondbacks and Cardinals games. Oh yes—after being Phoenix Alumnae Chapter president for a record nine years, she took a brief hiatus and now has served as treasurer for several years. She says she enjoys visiting with other alums. But, what you may not know, is that Lorna is, in her own words, “an addict” of The Young and the Restless soap on TV! It’s okay, though, as long as she’s a DZ “addict” as well.

Can't wait to hear...

Barbara Gallaher is spending two months in South Africa with family members. 
She plans to attend our February meeting and tell us all about her trip! 

Sister of the Week

Ann Haggerty

Ann (Fowler) Haggerty may live in Surprise, Ariz., but it is no surprise that she has a pink-and-green Delta Zeta heart! Although she was born in Dyersburg, Tenn., she was initiated into the Beta Kappa Chapter at Iowa State University, where she earned a B.S. in Home Economics.. (That’s why she’s so great at organizing our annual Taco Salad Buffet for the Pi Zetas!) She has also worked in real estate and as practice manager for Arizona Audiology & Hearing. But, she’s now retired and loving it! You might catch her at home, if she’s not traveling with her husband Dennis to visit children and grandchildren, or working at various events at their church in Surprise. Ann says she enjoys being an alum, because it’s “a fun group of gals.” Whether she’s supervising food in the kitchen or helping make things for our Pi Zeta sisters or sorting toiletries for the Sojourner Center or “building a bear” at a Build-a-Bear Workshop, you’ll find Ann at the heart of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter. (Don’t know when she has time to enjoy her chicken-theme kitchen!) Thanks, Ann, for all you do for our group!

The Adorable Thurmond Legacies

At all times, but especially Thanksgiving, Kristen (Delta Chi, Cal State-Chico) and Brian are thankful for their girls. Paige Aubrey Thurmond is a big girl now at 27 months, and her baby sister, Hailey Samantha, is 7 months old. Both these charmers aren’t quite sure what the holiday is all about yet, but they’re all set to enjoy it!

A Sister Weds!

Phoenix alum Cathy Handen (Gamma Kappa, Kent State University) is now Cathy Sewell! She married Mike on September 26th in Oahu, Hawaii. Congratulations and best wishes to them both!

Sister of the Week

Sharon Voeller

Sharon Voeller was initiated into the Theta Pi chapter of Delta Zeta in 1977. She was born in Texas but has lived in the Valley of the Sun for more than 25 years. Sharon earned a B.A. in biology from Minot State University, Minot, N.D., but she worked in the banking and finance field. She and her husband have a daughter and grandchild #1!

Sharon enjoys being a DZ alum because of “the ability to meet women from various walks of life and to be involved in meaningful activities.” As such, she has hosted one of our salad potlucks, a couple of work sessions, and this year has offered her home for our holiday Teddy Bear Tea.

Reading, yoga, and scrapbooking are among her hobbies when she isn’t babysitting that new grandchild! Sharon created an awesome copy of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter’s first scrapbook, in order to preserve the original one.

“I have five sisters (no brothers), and although we are separated geographically, we have remained close over the years; lots of phone calls, e-mails, and visits,” she says. Sharon has also remained close to her Phoenix alum sisters by participating in the chapter’s events when she can. We’re always glad to see her!

Sisters Committed to Service

An ongoing philanthropy project of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter is collection of travel-size toiletries for residents of the Sojourner Center for abused women and their children. This year, our project had a twist: We also gathered new and gently used handbags to put the toiletries in! The Center recently moved into a new facility with 29 apartments, so they also requested bed pillows, towels, etc. On November 6th, alums gathered at the home of Gina Kruckenberg to sort the toiletries and fill the handbags. We then delivered them to the new Sojourner Center. Its Resource Center is huge, clean, and awesome! Staff readily assisted us in unloading all the goodies.

A light lunch on Gina’s patio fueled the workers before tackling the project. From left, Randie Boldra’s granddaughter JC, Ann Haggerty, Mary Pat Pepping, Randie, and Gina.

Deb Willey, Mary Pat Pepping, Gina Kruckenberg, and Ann Haggerty sort the toiletries into piles of shampoos, conditioners, lotions, etc.

Randie Boldra and JC check the handbags to make sure they are useable and empty.

Ann Santos, JC, and Deb Willey fill handbags with toiletry items.

Some of the filled handbags and the reward of a job well done! What didn’t fit into the purses was put into containers and given to the Center. Seated, Deb Willey, Randie Boldra, Mary Pat Pepping. Standing: Ann Haggerty, Gina Kruckenberg, Ann Santos.

Where will you be on December 4th?

Mrs. Santa Claus is a-comin’ to town...because she plans to attend the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter’s second annual “Teddy Bear Tea” on Saturday, December 4th! We’ll once again feast on festive tea fare, and have a fun time!

Activities include a couple of special recognitions, an optional ornament exchange, and maybe even a chance to purchase a gift or two for the holidays. You can also drop off your teddy bear(s) and pick up your new alum chapter directory.

Hostess Sharon Voeller is decking her halls in anticipation of a great turnout! She’ll welcome you to her home (which has no steps!) near 75th Avenue and Greenway, in Peoria, and will have the welcome mat out from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on the 4th.

So, invite your favorite female relatives and/or friends, and let us know you’re coming by December 1st. “Mrs. Claus” will be delighted to see you!

Sister of the Week

Joan Daniels Dovilla is one of the mainstays of our alum group. She initiated into Delta Zeta on February 12, 1951, in the Beta Sigma Chapter, at Colorado State University. She has been a dues-paying member of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter since 1953 and was president in 1958-1959. She also was president of the Phoenix Panhellenic Association in 1956-1957. Along with Phoenix alums Jane Prall, Marion Porch, Reba Eldredge and Lorry Walsh, Joan was installed as a member of the Order of the Golden Rose in June 2000 at Delta Zeta national convention in recognition of their 50 years of membership.

Joan worked as a dietician for the Department of Veteran Affairs for many years. Since retiring, she has been a world traveler, taking numerous long and short cruises to interesting destinations. She now lives in Litchfield Park in the west valley.

Thank you Joan for your long dedication to our sorority!

Super Sister!

At our Founder's Day brunch on October 25, Barbara Nicholson Gallaher was inducted into the Order of the Pearl for 65 years of membership in Delta Zeta. Barbara was initiated into the Alpha Epsilon chapter at Oklahoma State University in 1945. A long-time member of this alum chapter, she lives in the 35th Ave/Thunderbird area. Congratulations Barbara and we wish you many, many more years of DZ sisterhood! Thanks for being such a wonderful example of what it means to be a Delta Zeta.

Wanted! Bears... fluffy and ready to be cuddled!

As of October 27th, our furry family now numbers 14! Last year we donated 70+, so we have a ways to go. If you can’t attend the Teddy Bear Tea on December 4th, make arrangements to deliver your bear(s) or have them picked up at a mutual exchange point! These are for the Phoenix Panhellenic Association’s charity project, donating the bears for local firefighters to give to children in emergency situations such as fires, car accidents, etc. Delta Zeta alumnae contributed the most bears last year; let’s set a new record in 2010!

Hands Free?

Phoenix alums are needed to help sort toiletries and stuff them into handbags for the Sojourner Center! If you're free for a couple of hours on Saturday, November 6th, come on over for lunch at 11:30 at Gina Kruckenberg's before we start to work. RSVP to Ann Santos by November 3rd.

Get Ready for Tea and Teddies!

December isn't far away, and these furry friends are impatiently waiting the "Teddy Bear Tea" on December 4th. You still have time to add to this friendly family! Bring your bear(s) to the tea so we can donate them to firefighters and shelters.

Pi Zeta Ice Cream Social

The Phoenix Alumnae Chapter hosted an ice-cream social for Pi Zeta's new members on October 25th. The chapter patio was decorated festively for Halloween, and the girls and alums enjoyed their sundaes there.

(From left) Deb Willey, Ann Haggerty, Mary Pat Pepping, Nicole Spurling, Ann Santos and Gina Kruckenberg are ready to scoop! Not shown is photographer Faith Kruckenberg, who also helped by passing out the Halloween treat bags.

The beautiful patio at Adelphi

Faith passing out the treat bags.

Ice cream, ice cream... we all scream for ice cream!

Founder's Day Photos

Jane Prall wears a hat from the 1950's. She says Delta Zetas in that era wore hats and gloves to everything!

An apron that looks good enough to eat is modeled by Sue Hippe, Tau.

Mary Pat Pepping models July's apron, as Ann Santos describes it as "colorful and patriotic, with a flirty ruffle."

Lorna Green prepares to present Order of the Pearl mementos to Barbara Gallaher, who receives applause from Lee Ann Witt, Ann Haggerty and Deb Willey as well as the rest of the Phoenix alums attending the brunch.

centerpieces, corsages and programs

This Founder's Day "Everything's Coming Up Roses"

Phoenix alumnae observed Founder's Day on October 23rd with an "Everything's Coming Up Roses" brunch. Table centerpieces were gift bags containing pink silk roses and other flowers, each alum wore a small pink-rose corsage and program covers showing the six founders also had small pink roses.

Entertainment consisted of a "Kitchen Haute Couture" style show of aprons for every month of the year. Jane Prall, Gamma Zeta, modeled two of her hats and gloves from the 1950's.

Barbara Gallaher, Alpha Epsilon, was inducted into the Order of the Pearl for her 65 years of membership in Delta Zeta. Lorna Green, Alpha Beta, presided over the presentation of a beautiful yellow rose, a certificate of recognition from the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter and a glass candleholder etched with a rose design.

The meeting closed with a traditional Founder's Day ceremony and the singing of "Delta Zeta Lamps Are Burning." It was a lovely morning of a sisterhood.

Orange you glad to be a DZ?!

Phoenix alums didn't wait around for the "Great Pumpkin" to show up before gathering to make Halloween goodies for our Pi Zeta sisters at ASU. Erin Maher provided the idea for the treat bags, Sharon Voeller offered her home for the work session and Arlis Legler, Ann Haggerty, Jane Prall and Ann Santos joined in on the assembly. It was a "fang-tastic" and fun session which passed quickly with all the helping hands.

First Erin and Sharon filled the bags... (Ann was hidden behind the camera but helped to sticker the bags)

Then Arlis, Ann and Jane tied the bags ups!

The final product, ready to be enjoyed by the Pi Zeta's!

DZ Turtles in Hawaii

While vacationing in Hawaii last week, I ran across this purse covered in green turtles so I just had to have it! Then I saw this darling little stuffed turtle ornament, which found its way into my luggage too. (Note the tiny shell lei!) The turtle was handmade in Maui. All it needs is a pink ribbon to be a real Delta Zeta accessory!

-Ann Santos, Zeta Chi

A Sisterly Affair

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of one of my sisters from Xi Lambda. She was married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Agoura Hills, California. There was a total of five sisters, not including the bride, in attendance. We spent the night dancing and reminiscing about the collegiate days. It may not have been long ago, but we miss seeing each other all the same!

-Erin Maher

Ice cream, ice cream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!

We invite all alums to attend the Ice Cream Bar we are holding for the new Pi Zeta members on Monday, October 25th at 6:30 PM at Adelphi Commons, ASU. We would love for alums to come and interact with the girls (69 this year!) so they know how nice we are! Don't be afraid of the parking situation; we will meet up somewhere and carpool to Adelphi. We need a good showing so please try to join us!

Upcoming Events

What: Delta Zeta Founders Day Brunch

When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:30 am

Where: The Beatitudes Campus, 16th Ave and Glendale (easy access; it is on the north side of Glendale Ave, just east of the I-17). A chapter of AAUW meets there regularly and highly recommends the facility.

The theme is "Everything's Coming Up Roses." We'll enjoy a lovely brunch of breakfast meats, eggs, pastries, fruit, beverages and even an omelet station! Then we will have fun with a little fashion show of sorts as we travel back in history to 1902 and then forward a few years. You will also have a chance to win a door prize! The finale is an impressive Founders Day Ceremony and recognition of 25, 50 and 75 year members. And all of this for just $13 payable at the door!

Please RSVP to Mary Pat Pepping by October 13th at mpepping@cox.net

Carpools will be formed later.

Growing Up

I've been waiting almost three years to hear my daughter correct someone who called her Maddie... "No!.. it's Madeline!" It made me smile (-:

-Katie McCarthy

Sister on the Move...

I received an offer for a programmer job for Viking River Cruises in Woodland Hills, CA (near my house in Thousand Oaks) and I accepted. I'm supposed to start there 10/18. My house is rented so I have a friend who is going to rent me a house in Camarillo, which is where my sister lives, even though it is a bit of a commute. I'm excited about the job, not so much about moving.

So, I won't be in the Alum Chapter this year.

Debbie Gately

We will miss Debbie but we wish you luck!

And so it begins...

The Phoenix Alumnae Chapter meeting on September 18 took place at the home  of Dia Mundle, in Chandler. Among the activities was celebration of the  September birthdays of (from left) Karen Lange, Mary Z. Chandler, Jessica  Hall, Jane Prall, and Lorna Green! Happy Birthday, ladies! Alums came from  near and far, including Jessica all the way from Tucson. Now, that's real  dedication! We welcomed several alums for the first time, and a few we  hadn't seen in quite a while.

We received a HUGE collection of items for our philanthropy projects:  toiletries, handbags, and bed pillows. A big thanks to everyone for these  contributions.

The next meeting is on October 23, at 10:30 a.m., when we will observe Delta  Zeta Founders Day with a brunch at the Beatitudes Campus, 16th Avenue and  Glendale. The cost is $13. "Everything's Coming Up Roses" will include the  Founders Day ceremony, recognition of 25- and 50-year members, and a fashion  show of sorts. Details will be forthcoming. Hope to see you there! 

A New Legacy Has Arrived!

In case you haven't heard... the newest legacy arrived earlier than  expected. Emily Jane McCarthy was born September 4th.  8lbs. 6oz.  She's doing  well except trying to get over jaundice.  Looking forward to seeing everyone  later in the fall!

-Katie  McCarthy 

Baby Turtles Galore!!

During the recent recruitment at ASU, the Pi Zeta chapter took 60 new baby turtles. Quota was 60, and they made it! This is in addition to the 9 girls they took late in the spring, so our new member class is 69 - HUGE!!!!!!

Lee Ann Witt
National District Director
Delta Zeta Sorority

Super September Meeting!

The Phoenix Alumnae Chapter's kickoff meeting is Saturday, September 18th,  when we'll enjoy our annual "Sensational Salad Smorgasbord" potluck lunch.  The hostess is Dia Mundle, who lives in Chandler. Carpools will be  organized, so if you need a ride or can drive, let us know.  Bring a salad to share, along with its recipe or directions. Place settings,  beverages, and dessert will be provided. 

 
 In addition to wonderful salads, we'll "visit" the DZ National Museum, get  our Founders Day notecards, and have the opportunity to bid on some great  items in our Silent Auction of souvenirs we have picked up during summer  travels. If you have something to share, great; if not, just come and see  what others have brought back. 
  
 But wait, there's more! We also will collect gently used or new handbags,  unopened travel-size toiletries, and new bed pillows and towels for the new  Sojourner Center, PLUS non-holiday-specific teddy bears for our holiday  project. 
  
 Is this a busy chapter? You bet, but that's what builds close sisterhood.  So, RSVP by September 13th. We look forward to seeing you! 

Pi Zeta Sisters on the Move

Heather Watkins is leaving the valley as she has a new wonderful job in San Francisco. She will be on her way there in just a few days. Best wishes, Heather; we'll really miss you!

Rebecca Ensley has relocated to Denver where she has already been asked to join the alum chapter!

An Update from Pat Wells

We had to cancel our Alaska cruise. I'm still being evaluated by the orthopedic doctor. Monday, the doctor noticed that the fracture has moved, and wasn't healing like it should. He said it was a coin toss whether to do surgery or not. His associates agreed. My choices were to have surgery right away, or to cast the ankle, have more X-Rays on Friday to see if there are any changes, then make the final decision on Friday regarding surgery. There is still some damage in that same ankle left from a sprain I had 10 years ago. The doctor could fix that at the same time if we decide on surgery. I decided to cast my ankle, see the doctor on Friday, and make the final decision at that time. I will be glad to have some decisions made and get on with whatever needs to be done!

I am getting really bored...not much on TV. I've read so many books, I'm getting tired of that, and I love to read!! My big event of the days seem to be doctor appointments followed by a trip to Starbucks to get some Chai Tea. That's not Ray's thing, but bless his heart, he knows I enjoy my chai tea, so we head to Starbucks after my appointments. I'm still stuck with my wheelchair, so my mobility is limited. Fortunately, I don't have any pain, more discomfort.

— Pat Wells (Gamma Lambda)

A Note from Katie McCarthy

Sad I won't be making it to the September meeting. It is 2 days before I'm due, and my Mom is coming into town that day. I've actually already been having contractions, so hopefully I'll be taking care of a little one by then(-: "Hi" to everyone, and I'll hopefully see you at the next meeting (-:

-Katie McCarthy

We Need Your Help!

Our Phoenix Alum Chapter is again offering "Final Survival Kits" to be ordered by parents of the Pi Zeta sisters. A sample basket will be displayed at Parent's Weekend, September 24-26. We are looking for the following items (or donations to purchase items) for the kits, which will be delivered in November.

• Trail Mix
• Stress balls
• Anything that smells of lavender
• Number 2 pencils
• Pens of blue and/or black ink
• Bookmarks
• Crystal Light packets
• Chocolate
• Starbucks gift card ($5)
  

Please bring donations to the September or October meeting. If you can contribute any homemade goodies, please let us know that too! Thank you!

An update from Sue Norman

Well finally some good news. The polyp the doctor removed last week although large was benign with no signs of cancer. So gall bladder surgery is still on for Thursday, Sept 2 at 2:30pm. I am counting on it being out patient surgery, but they will not know until they get inside me. So I may be home later that day or in the next day or two. Surgery will be at Scottsdale North hospital—same as before.
I can’t wait for surgery as it has felt like I have had stomach flu for the entire summer. Hope the Labor day weekend helps me to get back on my feet for class and clients by that following Wednesday.

-Sue Norman

ROMP with Pi Zeta

I had such a great time at the Rush Our Moms Party (ROMP) potluck on August 19th that I forgot about taking photos until we were leaving Adelphi Commons! If you haven’t attended one of these, the purpose is to allow the Pi Zetas to practice their recruitment skills on their moms and alums. The large room hummed with conversation, the girls were decked out according to one of the outfit requirements this year, and it was great to see some of the moms who had attended past ROMPs. As we potential “recruits” filed in, we were met by smiling Pi Zeta Delta Zetas singing and clapping. It was scary and at the same time exhilarating! What an outstanding group of young women. I hope you will help with or at least attend the ice cream social in October and the taco-salad buffet next March so you have a chance to interact with them. Some were nervous but most were excited about gettiing new sisters for Delta Zeta. And all in all, they did a great job. I would be honored and thrilled to be asked to become a Pi Zeta.

Ann Santos Zeta Chi

Beware of Window Washing

The best laid plans can go astray. We made it to Seattle, visited relatives, and packed up the pump organ, and left for Idaho. Ray was going to drop me off in Couer d'Alene, Idaho for a mini reunion with some high school friends. On the way, we stopped to get gas in Cle Elem, WA. I thought that I would be helpful and wash the truck windshield while Ray went to the bathroom. When I went to return the squeegee, I tripped on the curbing by the gas pump. I fell, skinned my knees, broke the fibula in my left ankle, and tore the ligaments. After 5 hours in the ER, we were able to travel again. I had crutches which I did not handle well, so we ended up getting a wheelchair. This also ended my trip to see my high school friends. The moral of this story is DON'T DO WINDOWS! Ray & I are headed home and should get home sometime Friday. I'm hoping this won't interfere too much with our Alaska cruise scheduled for Sept.11-18.
Pat Wells Gamma Lambda

A Note from Susan

I can't believe I've been back in Louisiana 6 mths already! It's a little weird, I have to admit. It has its pros and cons. I do miss AZ. I try to keep up with you guys as much as I can. Thanks for keeping me on the list. I haven't gotten to an Alum chapter here yet :-(

Susan Warner Theta Kappa, University of New Orleans

A note from Jane...

In reading the "DeZert Alum Notes" today, I was surprised and overwhelmed to see that our alum chapter will be donating a thousand dollars to the Bernice Hutchinson Gale Scholarship.

This scholarship means so much to me. I've been working to build it back up to where DZ will be able to give it out again, but it has been going slowly. The scholarship needs to be self-sustaining, so that awarding it won't reduce the principle. Your donation will give a huge boost to that goal.

Being a DZ has meant so much in my life and it meant even more in my mother's life. It is important to me that my mother will be remembered for all the great things she did in her college days, as an alum, and in all the years she served on National Council.

Thank you again. I want you to know how much this means to me.

With DZ Love,

Jane Prall

Move in Day at Adelphi

On August 14th, ASU students moved back in for the fall semester. The Phoenix Alumnae Chapter provided "Welcome Back!" baskets for the Delta Zetas living in the chapter rooms at Adelphi Commons. Ann Santos, Randie Boldra, Mary Pat Pepping, and Mary Peterson assembled the kits, which included toilet tissue, Kleenex, bottled water, microwave popcorn, energy bars, hand sanitizer, highlighters, Q-tips, makeup samples, etc. It was fun to hear the excited greetings as the girls arrived! Ah, those were the days...

Rescued and in Need of a Home

Phoenix alum Mary Pat and Roger Pepping have rescued four amazing adult cats from a harsh and uncertain life in an alley. However, Fluffy, their original cat, doesn't like her new housemates, so Lily, Lucy, Misty, and Monty (the only male) need a loving home so Fluffy doesn't have the stress of sharing Rog and Mary Pat!
All are spayed/neutered. Lily is a small, sweet, shy young lady who probably can do well on her own, although she gets along with the others. Lucy is an orange and white youngster (about a year old) who is playful and friendly. Misty is a white, mature female who also is loving and social. Monty is a gorgeous light cream-colored tabby with white markings. The three girls are short-haired, and Monty is medium. They get along well together, but two of the girls are very close and probably should be in the same home.
If you can help, or for more information, please contact Mary Pat ASAP. They are in Tempe, near ASU. Although their house is filled with love, it is overflowing with five cats!

News and Reminders

The summer/fall newsletter will be out soon, with lots of info about Phoenix alums as well as the calendar of activities for the coming months. The first meeting is the annual "Sensational Salad Smorgasbord" Potluck lunch, on Saturday, September 18th, in Chandler. Dia Mundle is hostess. Come and meet her and the rest of the gang! Bid on someone's travel souvenir in a silent auction (optional). Learn about the Delta Zeta Museum. Pick up your Founders Day notes. Lots to do, so plan to be there!

Hope you all are collecting travel-size toiletries and gently-used or new handbags for our philanthropy project! Bring them to the September or October meetings.

PLUS, we soon will be announcing details for a “spa” drawing. Information will be in a separate e-mail in the next few days. (It’s an offer you can’t refuse!)

And remember: Dues are increasing after September 1^st, so send yours in right away! Let me know if you need the form to send with your payment.

A Proclamation!

WHEREAS the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority was organized in the Valley of the Sun in the late 1930s, and

WHEREAS the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter was chartered in 1946, and

WHEREAS members of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter have gathered from all over the country and found joy in being together, and

WHEREAS Phoenix alums have been active in the community for some 80 years,

THEREFORE the 2010-2011 Phoenix Alumnae Chapter Board does hereby proclaim another full year of interesting activities and sisterhood lies ahead!

Sister Update...

My son, Dan McParland is getting married here in Phoenix on October 2nd. His bride to be is Danielle Keirsted of Chandler, AZ They met at NAU in 2006. They have been engaged a little over a year now. They are both teachers at Milestone Charter School in Phoenix. Dan also just received his Masters degree in secondary education from the University of Phx.

On another note. I have a spring vacation to tell you about. I took a two-week trip to Turkey with 40 of my closest friends from People to People International. It was an educational/humanitarian mission. We visited a rehabilitation center in Istanbul and delivered school supplies to a small village school. Culturally, Turkey is a fascinating place and I highly recommend the visit.

—Cindy McParland, EK, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. 72'

Cappadocia in a hot air balloon.

A visit to Ephesus. I am photograped here with DZ sister, Irma Idell.

Our visit to deliver school supplies in Karakaya,Turkey.

Dessert Anyone?

Is this a perfect DZ dessert, or what??? It’s from Taste of Home’s Holiday Celebrations 2009 cookbook. I think we need to have it at a meeting this year. Any takers???

—Ann Santos

A New Home

We will be moving to the house sometime the week after next. Looking forward to more elbow room, a yard, new wall colors, and reconfiguration of several things to fit my wheelchair better. Boy, are the cats in for a surprise!

-Laura Lattimore, Delta Chi (Cal State Chico)

Zeta Chi Reunion

On the weekend of July 9–11, members of Zeta Chi chapter of Delta Zeta at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point reunited at the home of Kathie Vavra in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. This is on the “thumb” of Wisconsin, with Green Bay on the west side and Lake Michigan on the east. I was visiting my family in the Green Bay area at the time, and Phoenix alum Deb Willey was spending several weeks with her family some four hours away, so we were able to attend! It felt strange to be together in Wisconsin! Most of the alums who attended do not belong to a chapter, and they were all from the same era (Deb’s!), so they knew each other. It was interesting to listen to how differently they acted in college than when I was there. I loved seeing their mementos from college days, but the best thing was seeing how in touch they have remained. We had a campfire on the beach, tried singing some of the old sorority songs, visited a farmer’s market, and floated in tubes before lazing in the hot tub. Zeta Chi may have closed in 1983, but the sisterhood remains forever.

–Ann Santos

Wearing a bathing suit in public is possible if you have a fun cover-up and can hide behind a huge innertube! Ann Santos gets ready to take the plunge into Green Bay.

One of the Zeta Chi alums broke out her Delta Zeta jacket—much jazzier than anything we had when I was in the collegiate chapter!

Phoenix alums Deb Willey and Ann Santos visit the master gardens at the University of Wisconsin Agricultural Research Facility in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. The reunion group had lunch there after visiting the local farmer’s market.