Happy Memorial Day!
Have a safe and wonderful weekend. Make time to enjoy your family, friends and of course great food!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Phoenix chapter concluded its year with a luncheon meeting and officer installation on May 16th. Plans are already underway for special social activities during the summer!
Picture Captions:
(1) At the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter's annual taco-salad buffet for their Pi Zeta sisters at Arizona State University, three of this year's graduates show off their "diploma bear" invitations to the alums' Seniors Recognition Luncheon.
(2) Pi Zeta senior Morgan Wolters (left) and Joan Daniels Morgan (Beta Sigma) focus on the program at the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter's Seniors Recognition Luncheon. The alumnae honored 29 graduates this year.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sister Update...
I have been busy, busy and MIA from DZ events as of late, but I am still around and trying my best to get through the semester. In the short time since I joined the alumnae chapter my life/schedule has changed so much, so quickly! I know I will look back on this time and be amazed by the experience I have gained, but from day to day it has often felt like I am barely keeping my head above water. Things will have slowed down (partly by choice and partly because some things will have ended) by next Fall and I plan to be around a lot more.
I haven't been setting a very good example by not posting my own sister update soo... here it is! I figured I could at least share with everyone some of the things, rather people :), who have been keeping me very busy! The first picture is of my first grade class and the second is my Daisy Girl Scout troop.
Erin Maher (Xi Lambda, University of San Francisco)
The official Cinco de Mayo celebrations are over, but the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter continues with an end-of-year "Fiesta" on May 16th. We're meeting at Aunt Chilada's, at the Point Squaw Peak, for lunch at Noon. Registration is at 11:30. The cost is $20, and the catering staff is creating a buffet just for us! Please RSVP to Ann Asndrln@aol.com by Monday, May 11th.
Don't forget to bring your sample-size toiletries for the Sojourner Center, as well as any items you wish to contribute to the Support Our Troops Project (suggestions include crackers, breakfast/cereal bars, dried fruit, packaged chocolate chip cookies, microwave popcorn, trail mix, canned tuna, unshelled peanuts, hard candy, men's and women's razor packs, shaving cream, deodorant, foot powder, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, Q-tips, mouthwash, CDs, greeting cards, books, and magazines).
On May 4, several Phoenix Delta Zeta alumnae attended the annual Phoenix Panhellenic Association (PPA) Awards Banquet and Officer Installation. The event also recognizes PPA Woman of the Year (WOY) nominees submitted by the member alumnae chapters as well as its scholarship recipients. Thanks to all the Greek women and their families and friends who worked at the FBR Open, PPA received $42,500 for their volunteer hours and was able to award 29 scholarships. Taylor Roegnik, from Pi Zeta, was one of the recipients. Mary Pat Pepping was the Phoenix DZ Alumnae Chapter's WOY nominee, and although someone else was selected WOY, Mary Pat definitely gets our vote!
Photo captions
First Picture:
Proud dad Tom was on hand when Taylor Roegnik (Pi Zeta) accepted a Phoenix Panhellenic Association scholarship.
Second Picture:
(From left) Phoenix DZ alums Pat Wells (Gamma Lambda) and Ann Santos (Zeta Chi) cheer Woman of the Year nominee Mary Pat Pepping (Theta Rho) at the Phoenix Panhellenic Association Awards Banquet. Pat is a past PPA president. Not shown, Phoenix DZ Alum PPA delegate Sue Pickles.
Ann Santos
Looks like I am the filling in this "Sweeney sandwich." The three of us recently met at Mimi's Cafe when Carol A. Sweeney (left, Epsilon Phi)) visited from her home in Northfield, Mich. A former part-year Arizona resident, she is the Phoenix alum chapter's Web coordinator. Carol A. brought to lunch her sister-in-law, Carol J. Sweeney, who lives in Buckeye, Ariz. We had a great time recalling sorority days and laughing at the hilarious stories Carol J. shared about working at the Jobing.com arena and University of Phoenix Stadium.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Senior Luncheon
The annual Senior Recognition Luncheon was held this past weekend. "Snoop Kitty and the Rosettes" led seniors and alums in a rap version of "Dream Girls of Delta Zeta." "Snoop Kitty" was Ann Santos and the "Rosettes" who helped keep the beat were alum Alicia Nowinsky and Pi Zeta senior Shannon Kane.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Taco Night
On March 23rd our chapter hosted the annual Taco Night for our Pi Zeta sisters. The buffet table was colorful, the food delicious and of course the sisters fabulous! Thanks to all the alumnae who came to help set up and socialize with the initiates. Pictured above: Susan Warner, Gina Kruckenburg and daughter and Mary Pat Pepping.
Friday, March 20, 2009
News from Ann...
Here I am at the Las Vegas Gun Club, where my husband Phil competed in a trapshoot on March 6-8, 2009. Although I didn't participate in this event, I did take a few shots using his shotgun. I began trapshooting in 1997, when actor Robert Stack, an Olympic champion shot, gave me a wonderful shooting lesson. I met Phil at a shoot in California. Although I "retired" from the sport a couple years ago due to an injury, I do own two Beretta shotguns, and I may ease back into it one of these days. By traveling to various shoots, we have made many friends around the country.
Ann Santos (Zeta Chi)
It's Time for a "Fling!"
The annual Pi Zeta Senior Recognition Luncheon, also known as the "Spring Fling," is coming up very soon! The luncheon will take place on April 18 at noon at Sam's Cafe in the Biltmore Fashion Park, 26th Street & Camelback. Cost: $20. We want a good showing of alums to meet and mingle with the seniors and let them know how special they are and what a great thing the next level (alumnae) of sorority life is! Contact ASNDRLN@aol.com by April 6th to make reservations.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Beans, Guacamole, Lettuce, Ole!
Our annual Taco-Salad Buffet is quickly approaching! On March 23rd we will be hosting a buffet for the ladies of Pi Zeta. We are still in need of food donations including: cookies, bars, ice, guacamole, tortilla chips, sourcream, ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa and shredded lettuce. We are also desperately needing a few fabulous alumni to staff the event! Email Ann Santos, Asndrln@aol.com, if you are interested in donating or helping on the day of! Gracias!!
History or Memories in the Making!
Our brand new Historian, Susan Warner (Theta Kappa, U of New Orleans), would like to chronicle your experiences and memories in a formal way for our chapter! She would love for you to send via email or snail mail your pictures and memories from your time as a Phoenix Alumnae. She is happy to scan your pictures and return them to you if necessary.
Contact Susan Warner with any questions...
warner_susan@hotmail.com
Under 30 Crowd
St. Patrick's Day is quickly approaching! How does a green appetizer and beverage get together sound? Is anyone interested in hosting such an event? Perhaps on Saturday, March 14. Please call or email Kristen Thurmond if you are interested in attending or hosting! Thanks!
Chandler/Gilbert Alums
Mark your calendars for May 2 for a get together at Kristen's mother's house in Ocotillo to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It will be an afternoon filled with Mexican style snacks and beverages pool side! More infor to come with address, time and what you can bring. Please stay tuned! If anyone in other Valley areas is interested in hosting the same event at your own house, please email or call Kristen Thurmond. Thanks!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
On February 14, Phoenix DZ alums celebrated Valentine's Day and Arizona Statehood Day. They wore red in observance of Women's Heart Health Month. Collections of personal items for Support Our Troops and games and books for the Valley's new Cancer Treatment Centers of America facility also took place.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
From Carol...
Last February 7 I took part in Pensacola's 10th annual Double Bridge Run. This run crosses 2 bridges as runners leave mainland Pensacola, crossing the Pensacola Bay Bridge (3 miles long), running across Gulf Breeze, and then over the Bob Sikes Bridge. The race finished at Pensacola Beach, right where Hemingway's Grille is located. I did the second bridge event (5K) instead of the whole 9.3 miles!! Had a good time too- 36:48- a good time for me considering asthma and 8 heart stents! Weather was PERFECT!
Carol Sweeney
From Kimberly...
My boyfriend Dave and I spent two weeks trekking around Argentina in January 2009. We started in Buenos Aires and the flew to Patagonia where we visited San Carlos de Bariloche, El Calafate and Ushuaia. In San Carlos de Bariloche, we went white water rafting on the Argentina/Chile border, ate lots of amazing steak and drank tons of fabulous red Malbec, a regional wine from Mendoza, Argentina. In El Calafate, we spent the day trekking on the Perito Moreno glacier, which was absolutely amazing- by far the coolest nature experience I've had to date. And in Ushuaia, billed as the Southernmost city in the world, we went hiking and canoeing in the national park and visited a penguin rookery where we walked amongst hundreds of Magellenic penguins. After out 9 days in Patagonia, we were back up to Buenos Aires for the remainder of our trip and we saw all the major sites there- Recoleta Cemetery, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Cafe Tortoni and Avenido 9 de Julio.
Our two weeks in Argentina were amazing- the food was exceptional and the people were incredibly friendly. We can't wait to go back!
Kimberly Sambrook
Friday, February 6, 2009
It's been a crazy year! I had to miss the September meeting because I was out of town for my husband's sister's wedding, then we were in Italy for the October meeting and out of town for my birthday the weekend of the Christmas Tea. Now, believe it or not I will be missing the February meeting as my husband and I will be moving to Hawaii on the 11th. We're going to be relocating there for a couple years as he will be managing a couple of military construction projects in Oahu. The move has all come about very quickly within the last two weeks. His company asked him to transfer and we couldn't pass up such a fantastic opportunity. As of now I have no idea what I will be doing once we get there. I'm definitely taking a month or so off to get us settled and enjoy some much needed R&R. I'll keep you posted as things progress.
Abbey Price (Xi Omega, Purdue)
I am so thrilled that we finally have a new grand-baby. David Ryan Spencer was born on Sunday, February 1st at 12:22 PM. He was born at home with a midwife in attendance and I was privileged to be there. It was amazing! I am a full supporter of home births now in the right circumstances and with the right midwife.
Sue Rowse
Chapter Updates...
Two Phoenix DZ alums were Valentines babies. Do you know who they are? Check your new directory to find out!
Don't have a directory? Come to the February 14th meeting to pick one up! The latest newsletter will also be available. We're celebrating Women's Heart Health Month, so wear something red in support. It's a luncheon at noon in the McCormick Ranch area. Only $10 for a great lunch, door prizes, guest speaker and lots of sisterhood. What a bargain! Contact dzphxalumpres@aol.com for details or reservations by February 9th.
The Pi Zetas at ASU will enjoy sweet treats courtesy of their Phoenix alumnae sisters. Valentine wishes were attached to bags of Famous Amos cookies. Who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies??
We'll need some volunteers to help with our third annual taco-salad buffet for the Pi Zetas. It is tentatively scheduled for March 23rd at the Pi Zeta chapter room, Adelphi Commons, ASU. Contact Ann Santos, phxdzalumpres@aol.com
Monday, February 2, 2009
Happy Groundhog's Day!
He came, saw his shadow and off he went! It looks like 6 more weeks of Winter... not that it really affects us here in 80 degree (in January) Arizona! :)
Monday, January 19, 2009
It's Cookie Time!
- Lemon Chalet: vanilla sandwich with lemon creme filling
- Trefoils: simple and satisfying shortbread cookie
- Do-Si-Dos: oatmeal cookie with creamy peanut butter filling
- Samoas: vanilla cookie, covered with carmel, rolled in toasted coconut and striped with chocolate
- Dulce De Leche: inspired by Latin American dessert with carmel chips and stripes
- Sugar Free Chocolate Chips: classic chocolate chip
- Tagalongs: cookie topped with peanut butter and covered in chocolate
- Thin Mints: thin wafer covered with chocolate
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to order!
Erin Maher (emaher1@cox.net)
Saturday, January 10, 2009
New Updates for the New Year!
By now you know that I have stepped down as membership chair to focus on my new job and grad school. Thankfully Kristen Thurmond has graciously offered to reclaim the position for the remainder of the year! Thanks Kristen! -Erin
Here are a few updates from Kristen...
West-Siders
The women on the West side are interested in attending an upcoming spring-training game, visiting a tearoom in Glendale and possibly a show at the Arizona Broadway Theatre. If you live in this area and are interested in working with the Membership Committee to plan these events please email me.
Chandler/Gilbert
For those women in Chandler/Gilbert, I would love to have put together similar events. I know that Tea Dreams A Modern Team Room (http://www.shopteadreams.com/index.htm) in Gilbert would be a perfect gathering spot for tea. March would be a great time to get together and welcome Spring. Please email me if you are interested in helping coordinate the event.
Cinco de Mayo
Ann Santos suggested a "Ritas and Fajitas" get-together near Cinco de Mayo. I would be more than willing to host such an event for the Chandler/Gilbert women. Let's pencil in Saturday, May 2nd. I'll send out more info as the time draws near. I will need a committee to help coordinate the event. Please email me if you are willing to volunteer. Is there anyone in the Scottsdale, Tempe/Mesa and North Phoenix area willing to host the same event for the women in these areas? If so, please send me an email.
Under 30 Alumnae
It seems we have a very active Under 30 group. (My, do I remember those days!) I would love to help coordinate whatever kind of event you all are interested in having. Perhaps a night at Dave & Busters? (But I'm over 30 and not sure what the "in thing" to do or "in place" to go these days) Help! Please email me with suggestions.
Plea for Help!
If you have any other suggestions for events to enhance membership and bring together sisters, please let me know! I'm absolutely interested in your suggestions and most of all your help. Like Ann says, "it just takes one person to get the ball rolling."
-Kristen Thurmond
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