Mamma Mia!

I feel like I'm in Venice, but the only Italy in sight is at Epcot! Here at Walt Disney World, I've seen lots and lots of girls wearing T-shirts reading "I Love Pink," but they need to add "and green" to be Delta Zetas! We have concluded that we should have done some training for all this walking. We are tired but it's good exercise. (Not that we aren't relaxing, too!)

-- Ann Santos

Pi Zeta Taco Buffet

This year's Pi Zeta Taco Buffet will be held on March 26th at 5pm at ASU Adelphi Commons. We need your help with serving, supplies and cash donations! We also still need 6-7 helpers for serving that evening, keep in mind it's mucho fun! This even takes only about 2 hours if we have enough help!

Supplies needed:

• 3 large bags of shredded cheese
  
• 2 bags of shredded lettuce
  
• 3 large cans of diced tomatoes
  
• 4 large containers of sour cream
  
• 10 containers of guacamole
  
• 10 dozen baked brownies
  
• Paper products for 120: cups, plates, napkins and forks
  

Please call ASAP: Ann Haggerty. Also if you would like to volunteer to plan a fun, easy and fast activity for alums and collegians contact Ann Santos.

Happy Valentines Day 2012

Sister Update

Well this year is not starting out much better than last. We are moving in two weeks due to a short sale, and I just had surgery for a herniated disc. Hopefully I will make the luncheon in April.
-- Annette Hebert

Happy Valentines Day Pi Zeta!

Our Pi Zeta sisters at ASU know we think the world of them, especially with these valentine "pencil "dogs to remind them! The accordion-folded cards have four different fitting messages, and a valentine-motif pencil is threaded through each one. A turtle-shaped balloon stands guard.

Happy Valentine's Day!

A New Legacy is Born

Two weeks ago I went down to LA for a sister reunion complete with a new legacy, baby Dylann Grace. I love getting together with these beautiful ladies and getting to meet baby Dylann was yet another milestone shared between sisters. Love in DZ.

All 5 of us are University of San Francisco, Xi Lambda Chapter, alumnae. From Left; Kiara Kempski, Sara McCarthy, Nadia Garcia, Erin Maher and our new mommy, Ambyr Preston.

Well Wishes for Denise

Denise Adams will have gall bladder surgery early in the coming week. Get well wishes are in order! Wishing you all the best for a speedy and full recovery.

Safe Travels!

Lorry Walsh is getting ready for a trip to Vietnam. Safe journey, Lorry!

Like Golf?

This service project turns into money! Plus, there's free stuff!

A major event coming up very soon is the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament on January 30--February 5. You and your friends and family members who volunteer on behalf of Delta Zeta can attend the event all week for free by working just one shift each in a concession stand. You also will have special reserved parking and discounts on select merchandise.

Your hours are credited to Phoenix Panhellenic, with money going for scholarships to women attending Arizona schools. Numerous Della Zetas have benefited through the years. But we definitely need your help to attain our volunteer quota, so please sign up today at www.PhoenixOpenvolunteers.com. Help is most needed on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. You can request to work with your friends and family.

Watch Out Ann!

Phoenix alum Ann Santos and her cousin Jerry Davis from Texas enjoyed two trips to this recently opened westside restaurant during his visit to Phoenix over the holidays. It has the world's best onion rings---a real deal during happy hour! Phil Santos snapped the photo. Jerry has been a long-distance member of Team Delta Zeta in the Phoenix Komen Race for the Cure, participating in the Sleep-In category for two years.

Our Pi Zeta sister Karla Rasmusson graduated from ASU on December 16 with a BA in Psychology. A brunch reception for her followed the ceremony. Congratulations, Karla!

Wish everyone a wonderful start to a brand new year!

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday and a wonderful new year!

Made especially for DZ!

Phoenix alum, Carol Sweeney, found this online!

Pi Zeta gets a little help surviving finals...

As the end of the semester drew near, our Pi Zeta sisters were preparing for final exams. To ease them through this stressful time, the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter provided "Finals Survival Kits" filled with useful items. The girls' parents were invited to purchase them for their daughters, Deb Willey filled the orders and delivered them. Many thanks to all the alums who donated Starbucks cards, etc. and/or $$$ for this project. Proceeds benefit the alum chapter's philanthropy fund.

Deb Willey delivering the goods!

Happy Holidays from Pi Zeta

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Teddy Bear Tea

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On December 3, Denise Adams hosted the chapter's third annual "Teddy Bear Tea" and holiday party. Attendees brought 58 teddy bears of various sizes for local firemen to give to children in emergency situations. A new activity this year was Santa's Bazaar, a collection of craft items and baked goods donated by the alums. Proceeds benefited the philanthropy fund. Ann Haggerty received a "golden bear" award for the best holiday hat. A ten-year member award was given to Paige Pawlikow.

Happy holidays and all best wishes for a terrific New Year from all of us in the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter!

Coming Soon...

Check back very soon for wonderful Teddy Bear Tea pictures and a look at this year's Pi Zeta Final Survival Kits!

Sister Update

Last summer, Randie Boldra, moved from Glendale to the mountains southwest of Denver. "Staunton State Park opens next year and I can't wait to cross the road and explore this beautiful area. Deer, elk, fox, coyotes, squirrels and rabbits have visited the yard, as well as many birds. My favorite is the little Colorado bluebird," she writes.

Randie says she hasn't yet seen the black bear and two cubs that make the neighbor's dog bark. She says her house has plenty of room for visitors and the acre is fenced for dogs.

Happy Thanksgiving Wish

Happy Thanksgiving. Be safe. One of the things that I enjoyed about Delta Zeta in college was the different personalities and ideas that were brought together. Learned a lot.

- Sue Rowse

Sign-up for the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament, January 30–February 5, has gone live online: PhoenixOpenVolunteers.com. All the hours we and our friends and families work are "paid" to our Phoenix Panhellenic Association. The result is many scholarships for women attending universities in Arizona. Delta Zetas have received numerous scholarships in recent years. To continue this, we need your help. Remember, when you work one shift, you can attend the Open the entire week for free! So corral everyone you can, and be sure to tell them to sign up for Delta Zeta. Thursday through Sunday needs the most volunteers.

Santa and his Reindeer

Santa may come to town on December 24th, but the Phoenix alums are sending "reindeer" to their Pi Zeta sisters in early December before the end of the semester. Erin Maher, Arlis Legler and Ann Santos are the "elves" who crafted 125 of the candy cane treats.

Business Venture

Pi Zeta alum Christina Clark has launched Christina Clark Event Planning and Design. "I will be planning weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, galas, anniversaries- you name it, I'll plan it!" says Christina.

"Business associates, friends, neighbors, whomever- if they need help planning an event, I would love to help! And of course, please call me for any of your own event planning needs." Check out her website, www.christinaclarkevents.com

Rootin' Tootin' Shootin' Sisters!

Taking advantage of the cool weather in Arizona this weekend, Ann Santos and Nicole Spurling tried a little trapshooting at a range near Phoenix. This was Nicole's first attempt and she admitted it was more difficult than it looked but was happy to try something new! It was a beautiful day to be outside.

Teddy Bear Tea

Click on the Invite to enlarge it. Hope to see you all there!