The Power of Pink

Team Delta Zeta walks/runs again, on October 14 - in this fall's Phoenix Komen Race for the Cure!

Don't want to walk or run? Then sign up for the sleep-in. You can be part of the team without even getting out of bed! It's great for out-of-town friends and family members, too.

Breast cancer is a devastating illness that affects more people than you think. Let's help stamp it out - by wearing pink on October 14. Sign up online at http://www.komenphoenix.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/teams. Click on join a team. Enter the name of our team, Delta Zeta Phoenix Alumnae Chapter, and continue as prompted. It's as easy as that! We need at least ten participants but want many more. So be sure to recruit others. The more the merrier!!

Register online by 11:59pm on August 31st and you will automatically be entered to win a $150 gift card courtesy of the VIP Race Partner, Fry's Food Stores. 

Enjoy "Oktoberfest" food and fun but can't get to Munich this year? Celebrate it right here in Litchfield Park with great friends: DZ sisters and Sigma Kappa alums! Watch for details for this October 6th event.

DZ's On the Move

 

Jane Prall is moving to the Montecito retirement complex. Her house sold in six days!

 

Dia Mundle is relocating to the Bay area.  She says she will continue to be active in Delta Zeta there. We wish her all the best!

Yummy!

Want to spice up this hot weather with a new cookie?

Here's a recipe from Joan Dovilla:

 

Orange Pecan Crisps

 

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup butter

1 cup sifted flour

2 Tablespoons grated orange rind

1 lemon rind, grated

1 egg, separated

1 cup finely chopped pecans

 

Combine egg white with chopped pecans. Set aside.

 

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolk, and lemon and orange rinds. Shape into 24 small balls. Roll in pecan mixture. Place on baking sheet. Flatten balls to about 1/4 inch with a fork. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Welcome Back Pi Zetas

    Mary Pat Pepping fills one of the "welcome back" bags for the Pi Zetas moving into the DZ cluster at Adelphi. Other Phoenix Alums helping were Mary Peterson, Mary Z. Chandler, and Ann Santos. The reusable bags contained goodies, bottled water, toilet tissue, hand soap, lip gloss, DZ pens, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, mini staplers, and other surprises.

Recruitment Help Needed

Hey, Alums! Hope you've all had a wonderful summer! It's that time of year again, and Pi Zeta is getting everything ready for recruitment. We're expecting to recruit the biggest class yet and would love your help! If you're going to be in Tempe during Labor Day weekend and would be able to help in the back room and with invitations, we would greatly appreciate it. We have been so successful every year during recruitment, much thanks to our wonderful alums. If you're interested, please contact dzphxalumprez@aol.com to get my phone or email info.

Thank you so much!

DKZ,

Kelsey Haugen

Pi Zeta

You Can Help!

Got your calendar handy? Please volunteer to assist with any of the following:

October 8. Ice cream social for Pi Zeta's new recruits--donate, attend, or work.

October TBD. Help assemble Halloween treats for Pi Zetas.

November 5. Help provide dessert for new Pi Zetas.

November. Help plan and organize the "boutique" at the Teddy Bear Tea; and/or assemble Christmas treats for Pi Zetas.

We have a lot going on this fall, and we need you. Hope we can count on you! Please contact Ann Santos to sign up.

Your Dues Go Far!

A big thank you to all who have already paid their dues for 2012-2013!

            Unlike other expenses, our dues remain the same: $35 for an Active Membership and $25 for a Sustaining Membership. And again this year, we would like to offer a discount for first-time dues payers: just $30 if you are new to our group and have never paid dues to the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter before. (But remember, Pi Zetas who have just graduated were given the gift of free membership to our alum group the first year when they become active in the alum chapter.)

            Do you wonder where your dues go? We give gifts to our local Pi Zeta chapter throughout the year, fund a Taco Buffet & Ice Cream Social for the girls, make donations to the Foundation in memory of alums who have passed away, and many other worthwhile activities. Also, a portion goes to Delta Zeta National and to the Phoenix Panhellenic Association to cover our dues for those two organizations. Your dues go far!

At the bottom of the dues/membership form are donation "tickets" to enter you in a drawing. All proceeds from these go to our philanthropy efforts, including our annual scholarship to a graduating senior at the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf.

             You can pay your dues by sending a check (payable to Delta Zeta Alumnae) to me. Please include the information on the dues form. (If you need one, contact Ann Santos or me.) The donation for the drawing is, of course, optional. 

But, I must receive your dues by October 1 to include you in our new directory.

Thanks much!

Lorna Green

Meet Our National President

At the recent 50th National Convention, Delta Zeta elected the 2012-2014 National Council. Jeanine Petersen Triplett is our new national president.

 

Jeanine is a graduate of the University of Louisville, earning a B.S. in Communications and M.S. in Community Development. She is an alumna of the Beta Gamma chapter of Delta Zeta, for which she served as the College Chapter Director in 2006-2008.

 

She has most recently served Delta Zeta as the National Vice President of Membership. She has previously served on National Council as a National Director and Secretary. Her additional Delta Zeta volunteer roles include chairman of the Activities Committee, New Member Education Committee, and Committee on Values  and Membership as well as Province Collegiate Director and Website and Technology Chairman for the Delta Zeta Foundation.

 

Jeanine also was a National Field Representative. In 2004, she received the Achoth Award, given to specially selected alumnae who have demonstrated, by long and faithful service, their continued loyalty to Delta Zeta particularly in their local communities.

 

Learn more at DZ Metro.

Help Develop the Future of Delta Zeta's Sisterhood

Ladies,  the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter has numerous opportunities to be involved with our Pi Zeta sisters this fall. Please let Ann Santos know right away if you will help with any of these activities for the 80 or so new members:

1. Breakfast the morning of new-member retreat (Sept. 15) at 7:30 am at Adelphi. This would just be something basic, like muffins, bagels or pastries before the girls get on the bus to leave for the weekend. Also we can provide snacks for the girls at the retreat.
2. Dessert mixer after the new member meeting on Nov. 5. This will follow their lesson about alumnae engagement and the ritual of lamplighting.
3. Second evening of lamplighting on ASU Old Main Lawn on Nov.7. Ritual will last about 30 minutes with the new member class and the actives. Parking available in the ASU Fulton Center parking garage

The goal with all 3 of these events is to improve the amount of engagement Pi Zeta new members have with the alumnae chapter to increase our relations and to show the value in lifetime membership for our ladies.

Sister Update

Hi, Finally in MN-- arrived the 30th, after visiting WA-my sister, then into Canada's Glacier NP, Jasper NP, Lake Louise, Banff NP and Calgary. Beautiful! Enjoy your hot summer and try to stay cool.  

 

In DZ,  

Ann Haggerty

Taking On New Challenges

Effective August 1, Susan Norman has stepped down as House Corp president, a position she has held since the Pi Zeta chapter was formed. She has volunteered to represent Delta Zeta as vice president of Phoenix Panhellenic, taking over for Sue Lange Pickles, who resigned due to her family's impending move to the Northwest. We cannot thank both Sues enough for their many years of dedicated and excellent service, and wish them all the best in their new endeavors!

Time can never erase the bonds of sisterhood...

Ann Santos and Zeta Chi chapter sister, Dianne Seltzer, reconnected at their high school class reunion in Wisconsin in July. Ann was maid of honor in Dianne's wedding 48 (gasp!) years ago, but although they have corresponded regularly they hadn't seen each other since 1969. Where do the years go???

Be a sweetheart and volunteer your home for the February meeting! 

It is scheduled to be our popular salad potluck luncheon, and you just provide the site and beverages. We plan to do a philanthropy craft project too, so need space to work, and a restaurant is not appropriate. A location in the north/central or northwest valley would be great, but other areas will be fine! Contact Monica Montez ASAP.

Urgent Need!

We are looking for a Delta Zeta alum who would be willing to be nominated to be on the Pi Zeta of Delta Zeta House Corporation Board. If you are interested in becoming more active with the Pi Zeta chapter, this opportunity could be for you.

House Corporation Board Responsibilities:

• To assist the Pi Zeta chapter in all areas of housing at Arizona State University
• Contrary to popular belief, House Corp is not all about interior design. House Corp is charged with seeing that the Pi Zeta chapter has sufficient and adequate housing on the ASU campus and that the house and its contents are maintained.
• We work with the chapter President, House Manager and VP of New Members to insure members understand their responsibilities to fill our housing at Adelphi
• HC hosts the Turtle Draw for new members
• House Corp is also responsible for selecting the Gwen Walters Grant recipients
• Mentor the active members as needed

Position Requirements:

• We are looking for someone who has computer skills and internet access as many decisions are decided and discussed by email
• All alumnae serving as directors must be members of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter, as well as members of the Pi Zeta of Delta Zeta House Corporation (any DZ who has donated at least $10 to Pi Zeta HC is a member of the HC, and this can be done at any time).

Position Time Commitment:

• Elected term is three years
• As a member of House Corporation you will participate in 2-4 in-person meetings per year at Adelphi Commons, our ASU home
• We have regular email discussions and decision-making
• In the summer, House Corp works to get the chapter rooms ready for the next school year by seeing that carpets and upholstery is cleaned and any missing or needed items are replaced or repaired.

If you are interested in learning more about House Corp Board or would like to be considered to be a member of the Pi Zeta of Delta Zeta House Corporation Board, contact Susan Norman ASAP.

Assembly Required

We would love some help assembling and delivering the "welcome back" bags for our Pi Zeta sisters moving into Adelphi in mid August. If you can assist on the 11th and 12th, please contact Mary Peterson.

Welcome Baskets

Our annual "welcome back" baskets for our Pi Zeta sisters moving into the DZ rooms at Adelphi will be delivered August 11-12. To help fund the supplies, you can send a check to treasurer Lorna Green. We appreciate your support! Many thanks!

Turtles are Everywhere

Erin Maher, Xi Lambda and Jenna Maher, Pi Zeta

On a recent trip to Sea World in San Diego, California Erin and Jenna stop to pose with the turtles. A big and little perfect for a big and little sister. 

The New Leaders of DZ

National Leaders Chosen

Delta Zeta Sorority announces the election of its National Council at the 50th National Convention of the Sorority held in San Antonio, Texas on July 3-7, 2012. The following National Council members will hold positions in their respective offices for the 2012-2014 biennium:



National President: Jeanine Petersen Triplett, Beta Gamma Chapter (University of Louisville)

National Vice President of Membership: Diane M. Stecher, Iota Xi Chapter (University of Missouri/St. Louis)

National Vice President of Collegians: Ann Gurley Morrow, Lambda Beta Chapter (University of Southern Indiana)

National Vice President of Alumnae: Leslie Evans Williams, Epsilon Chapter (Indiana University)

National Vice President of Administration: Heather Jerden Anderson, Iota Psi Chapter (University of Texas/Arlington)

National Vice President of Finance: Cathy Irvin Painter, Alpha Gamma Chapter (University of Alabama)

Past National President: Michelle Albrecht Smith, Alpha Chi Chapter (University of California/Los Angeles)

National Panhellenic Conference Delegate: Lynnda Wolf Hoefler, Gamma Kappa Chapter (Kent State University)

National Panhellenic Conference Alternate Delegates
1st Alternate Delegate: Phyllis Sundberg Davis, Alpha Gamma Chapter (University of Alabama)

2nd Alternate Delegate: Michelle Albrecht Smith, Alpha Chi Chapter (University of California/Los Angeles)

3rd Alternate Delegate: Kathi Bray Heatherly, Epsilon Upsilon Chapter (University of Central Oklahoma)

Delta Zeta Sorority has been enriching our members' lives since our founding on Miami University's campus in Oxford, Ohio in 1902. The Sorority has more than 244,400 alumnae and collegiate members in the United States and Canada. The Delta Zeta Foundation, a non-profit organization, makes possible gifts and support for scholarships, leadership, philanthropy and education. Visit our website at http://www.deltazeta.org.

Where Greeks Gather...

Sigma Kappa and Delta Zeta alums and spouses/guests enjoyed a get-together at Studio Vino in Tempe on June 29. Not shown: Phoenix alum Paige and her friend Andrea.

Like Us on Facebook

We're slowly moving toward the 100 "like" mark on our new Facebook page! Remember to click on the "like" button near the top. When we reach the century mark, someone drawn at random will win a Visa gift card! The lucky one could be YOU!

Planning Session

 

Planning session for the 2012 - 2013 alum year will be at 10:00 a.m on Saturday, June 30. If you are interested in helping, please let Ann Santos know.

Turtle Hunters Wanted!

House Corp president Sue Norman asks us to keep an eye out for turtle-type items this summer. House Corp has a "Turtle Draw" for the new recruits, and the girls love it! You can bring your finds to the first meeting, or arrange with Sue to pick them up. DZ items or anything pink and green are great, too.

Like to Shop?

Like to shop? Get out of the heat and enjoy indoor boutique shopping from 2 to 9pm on Thursday, June 14, in the Grand Ballroom at the Scottsdale Hilton Resort, 6333 N Scottsdale Rd.  Free parking, admission $10. A portion of your shopping benefits The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Complimentary margarita sampling and free raffle for "amazing" gifts. More info at girlsnightoutaz.com. This could be a Phoenix Alum outing!

Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Class of 2012

On May 23, the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter presented a cash award to Selene Rivas, valedictorian of the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf's Class of 2012, which this year numbered 23. In this photo she has just received her diploma.

Representing the chapter at the ceremony were alums Ann Haggerty, Mary Peterson, Karen Lange, Nicole Spurling, Karla Rasmusson, Dusty Tingstrom, and Ann Santos.