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