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WINTER 2017 www.kcdg.org

A NIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE & NONSENSE

SAVE THE DATE slide of your sponsored round. BUY RAFFLE TICKETS
• Option to include your business card
A Night of Knowledge & Nonsense or promotional materials in our guest A Night of Knowledge & Nonsense
Friday, April 7, 2017 | 6-10 p.m. welcome packet. includes an exciting 50/50 Split the
Abdallah Shrine Temple • Name on signage at the event. Pot raffle. You could win 50% of the
5300 Metcalf Ave. • Name listed on our website money collected and the remaining
Overland Park, KS 66202 (knowledgeandnonsense.com) and 50% goes to charity. Beat the rush and
Facebook page. buy you tickets now by visiting www.
6-7 p.m. - Social, Silent Auction & • Name featured in correspondence with knowledgenadnonsense.com. Need not
Buffet Dinner nearly 2,000 Delta Gamma alumnae be present to win. Tickets are $5 each or a
across the metro area. 5 Pack for $20. Buy 4 tickets, get one free!
7-10 p.m. - Trivia
Don’t miss this opportunity to support VOLUNTEER
Question: Name THE event three amazing organizations and
of 2017 that combines trivia, showcase your business! Not a business An event of this nature is only as
owner? You can still sponsor a round successful as the volunteers behind it. We
philanthropy and fun for a of trivia. Last year we had three need Delta Gammas interested in lending
truly memorable evening with alumnae personally sponsor a round. their time and talents to our event,
All donations are 100% tax deductible! especially with “day of“ activities like:
friends? • Setup and tear-down
Answer: A Night of Knowledge & SILENT AUCTION • Greeters
• Sell tickets for blind wine/beer draw
Nonsense! A Night of Knowledge & Nonsense
will feature a silent auction with and raffle tickets
Mark your calendars now because A an array of themed baskets, sports • Judges
Night of Knowledge & Nonsense is just a memorabilia and “experiences.” Watch • Auction set-up and checkout
few months away! Don’t miss the chance for the February e-newsletter, which • Help serving refreshments and buffet
to put your useless knowledge in support will include the latest listing of what will
of The Children’s Center for the Visually be available and what we’d like to add. Contact Susan Kastner (M), volunteer
Impaired, Alphapointe and the Delta coordinator, to learn more.
Gamma Foundation. Whether you attend RESTAURANT GIFT CARD DRAW
solo, with a significant other or with a full ATTEND, HAVE FUN AND DO
team of eight, you’re guaranteed to have Last year we introduced a very GOOD!
a great time! successful restaurant gift card
We’re hoping to build on our successes draw. Consider purchasing a $25 And, most importantly, attend the
of the past two years and really make Consider purchasing a $25 gift card event, bring your family and friends
A Night of Knowledge & Nonsense next time you’re dining at your favorite or sponsor a full table of eight!
2017 a stellar event. But to make that restaurant, or pick one up from the Questions? Want to volunteer, donate
happen we need you, our loyal and gift card kiosks that are often found at an item or sponsor a trivia round?
dedicated alumnae, to help! Here’s how... grocery stores and big box retailers. The
draw sold out quickly, so we'd like to Contact the 2017 co-chairs Anna Cecil
TRIVIA ROUND SPONSORSHIP make the 2017 version bigger and better! (ΔΩ) and Kelly Henderson (K) at:
All donations are 100% tax deductible!
Are you a business owner or know some- [email protected]
one who is? Trivia round sponsorships are BLIND WINE AND BEER DRAW |913.703.4FUN(4386)
available for just $300. Benefits include:
• Name and 30 second ad read by emcee The popular Blind Wine/Beer draw www.knowledgeandnonsense.com
before your sponsored trivia round. returns this year. Donations are
• Name or logo to appear on opening being sought for the following:

• Red wine valued at $25 or more
• White wine valued at $12 or more

• Craft beers
Contact Cathy Lemon, wine and beer
draw chair, for more information. All
donations are 100% tax deductible!

MONETARY DONATION

This is an easy way to make a big
impact, especially if you're unable to
attend. Helping us cover expenses
such as invitations, printing, catering,
signage and postage leaves more
money for our wonderful beneficiaries.

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OUR LEGACY INTO THE FUTURE BOOKIES, TREKKIES & SILVER STREAKERS HIGH CALIBER HANNAHS

Fun, Games & Giving at a Sunday, January 22nd required for entry. There will BOOKIES: is payable in cash at the door. Beth Nichols-Kelloff & Gretchen
Neighborhood Gathering 3-5 PM at Carol Rost's (M) also be light appetizer and Monday, February 20th 2:00 PM No checks, please. Social time, Wildrick (BZ) Discuss gun safety, practice
Join your neighborhood home (1240 W 70th Terr, snacks served, as well as soda luncheon and short program. good gun control and techniques. We
sisters to socialize, play sight and water. This event will run at the Kenilworth Clubhouse only shoot targets! For more info email
related trivia, and gather KCMO 64113) from 6:30-8:30PM. Gail Ward (GI) hostess - For reservation, please Beth @ [email protected].
donations for A Night of Wednesday, January 25th discussing “Housemaid’s contact Barbara Larison at
Knowledge and Nonsense. Founders Day Daughter” by Jo Nesbo. [email protected] or 913- SOCIALITES
Check your e-mail for more 7 PM at Kristin Wing's (T) March 4, 2017 10 AM
detailed invitations from your home (12504 Alhambra Swiss Re Building at 5200 Monday, March 20th 2:00 PM 649-6957 Christa Atkinson (P) & Abby Crites
local hostess. You are more Street, Leawood 66209) Metcalf, Overland Park, KS at Jackie Ives’ (BD) home - (M). Young alumnae gather for social
than welcome to venture TREKKIES: events. For more info contact Abby @
to any of the gatherings! Friday, January 27th 66202 discussing “The Secret Rescue” Thursday, January 12th [email protected].
Please contact the hostess to 1:30-3 PM at Dee Shugart's A Night of Knowledge by Cate Wineberry. Trip to Belger Art Center at
RSVP or reach out to Christi (DE) home (8009 Clearwater 10:00 AM with lunch to follow One in four people in the world
Bulit (K) (402-707-3546 or and Nonsense Monday, April 17th 2:00 PM at Pierpont’s at Union Station. will be affected by mental or
[email protected]) with Drive, Parkville 64152) Friday, April 7th at 6 PM at Barbara Larison’s (AK) home Planning by Martha Fithian (AI) neurological disorders at some point
any questions. Mixing It Up Celebrating our Local Legacy 2017-2018 Planning Session with and Annette Thomas (GU). in their lives, which equates to 450
Saturday, January 14th 4-6 million people... 42.5 million of whom
PM at Sarah Curfman's (EB) Don't forget to mark the Wednesday, May 17th suggested titles submitted Thursday, February 23rd live in America.
home (2812 W 90th Street, evening of February 17th on Celebrate another fantastic prior to meeting. Trip to Steamboat Arabia at
your calendar for our next year as we honor our area 10:30 AM with lunch to follow Stop the Stigma (STS) is our newest
Leawood 66206) social at Red Door Wine Store sisters for local awards. Monday, May 15th 2:00 PM at the Farmhouse in the City Special Interest Group, and will
Thursday January 19th (229 SE Main St, Lees Summit, (Location and time to be hostess and book to be decided. Market area. Planning by Elaine serve as a grass-roots support
7-8:30 PM at Amy Jo Reid's MO). Significant others are specified.) Rhodes (BK) and Kay Markel (BK). group for those Delta Gammas
(AΩ) home (3709 NE 95th encouraged to attend! There For information, please who live with mental illness, know
will be a cash bar and no cover contact Barbara Larison at April - Date and Time TBD someone who does, or would just
Street, KCMO 64156) [email protected] or 913- ride on the new Kansas City like to learn more about this disease.
Wednesday, January 18th JOIN US! streetcar/trolley with lunch to Reading materials will be available
6-730 PM at Christi Bulit's 649-6957. follow. Details later. Planning by to borrow, professionals in the field
home (1533 W Loula Street, Kay Markel and Elaine Rhodes. will serve as speakers from time to
SILVER STREAKERS: time, & small group sessions will be
Olathe 66061) The Silver Streakers meet on For information, please facilitated.
Friday, February 17th, Friday, contact Barbara Larison at
April 21st and Friday, June 16th. [email protected] or 913- Our meetings will take place on
Reservations required. We meet 649-6957 the 4th Tuesday of the month, from
at 11 AM at the Claridge Court 6:30–8 pm as follows: January 24,
BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION at Somerset and Mission Road. February 28, March 28, and April 25.
Every DG alumna, who is a 50+
Please collect and share any Boxtops for Education that year member is welcome and The meetings will be held in the
we find on Cheerios and crescent rolls and zip lock bags please bring a sister. large meeting room at the Leawood
and many other products. Mail to Jan Roach (AU) 4409 Cost has increased to $16, which Pioneer Library, 4700 Town Center
W 82nd St Prairie Village, KS 66208-5036. Visit www. Drive, Leawood, KS 66221, and
boxtops4education.com to see all participating products. KEEP IN TOUCH UPDATE YOUR INFO! A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT attendance is free of charge. To RSVP
*Notice DG will no longer participate Are you receiving our printed newsletter, for the next meeting or for more
in the Labels for Education program. monthly e-newsletters, or mailings from Dearest Sister, information, please contact Debbie
Thank you again for clipping saving Executive offices? If not, we need your I wish you the very best of 2017! Did you know this is the 95th official Link (M) @ debbiebertramlink@
& sharing them! current e-mail address and/or contact year of our chapter’s establishment? gmail.com or 816-769- 5002.
information. Please send updates to We want to have you join us for the 95th Founder’s Day. Our hope is
DGs DO GOOD - SERVICE HOURS! [email protected]. to have 95 sisters at this event. If we haven’t met you, we want
to meet you! If it has been a while since we saw you, we want to
Our alumnae report many hours in service and awareness FOLLOW US, “LIKE” US & GET CONNECTED! reconnect with you! Bring a pledge sister, bring a collegiate chapter
activities every year. Why not resolve to give a few hours sister, bring a dear DG friend! We will save you a seat.
yourself? Watch the monthly e-newsletter for the latest We are on the web! www.kcdg.org Feel free to bring donations for A Night of Knowledge and Nonsense.
requests. Send your service hours to Jen Holderman (AK) Get our monthly e-mail! We need donations of auction items and wine and beer for the “blind
@ [email protected], so your hours can be re- wine and beer draw”. We also need your time and invite you to
corded. Add [email protected] to your address book. attend and/or volunteer. Please see the article for ways to connect
on this incredible philanthropic project. Let’s beat last year’s chapter
Follow us on Facebook! Delta Gamma- donation of $18,000!!! We promise you a great time for a great cause!
Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter Consider joining us next year as an officer in our organization.

We DO GOOD in KC!
-Beth Kelloff (DP)
2016-2017 President

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2016-2017 OFFICERS DG Alumnae Volunteered at CCVI during Do Good Week WE DO NEED YOU!!! WE NEED YOU…
TO JOIN TEAM DG!
President.................................................... Beth Nichols-Kelloff.................. [email protected], 913-240-5599 DG's SUPPORT CCVI! …and other alumnae in the Kansas
President Elect........................................ Susan Kastner.............................. [email protected], 913-219-1988 City area…in so many ways. Why As one of the founding organizations
VP Programming (2015- 2017).......... Christi Bulit.................................. [email protected] , 402-707-3546 This year we created a CCVI Delta Gamma of CCVI, Delta Gammas have been
VP Programming (2015-2017)........... Jen Westlake............................... [email protected], 913-568-8926 Volunteer Team in an effort to organize not make it your New Year’s Reso- supporting the students of CCVI since
VP Programming (2016-2018)............ Barbara Haviland...................... [email protected], 816-536-4981 our support for the school. During “Do lution to get involved in the 20/20 1952. Please join Team DG at the Trolley
VP Programming (2016-2018)............ Roz Finch....................................... [email protected], 314-276-4153 Good Week” on national White Cane Day, Club, CCVI, or Trolley Run? The pre- Run on Sunday, April 30th, as we gather
VP Membership........................................ LeahBromley................................ [email protected], 816-985-5881 we put together small white canes with cious children, families, staff, and together for fun and to DO GOOD.
VP Membership Records...................... Jan Roach..................................... [email protected], 913-649-1981 calling cards that the students distributed volunteers at CCVI count on, and The timed four-mile course, which is
VP Foundation Projects........................ Kelly Henderson.......................... [email protected] , 913-961-1137 to local businesses. Also in September, the largest in the USA, follows the old
VP Foundation Projects........................ Anna Cecil..................................... [email protected], 816-390-4962 DG volunteers represented CCVI at St. appreciate your support! streetcar/trolley tracks, and hence, the
VP Finance (Chapter)............................. Kathy Watkins............................. [email protected], 913-491-9260 Theresa High School’s Volunteer Fair. name, Trolley Run.
VP Finance (Foundation Projects)... Sherri Downing........................... [email protected], 913-991-8883 In October, DG gardeners worked WE NEED YOU… The Trolley Run is CCVI's largest annual
VP Communications.............................. Amanda Haviland...................... [email protected], 443-223-6779 in the Sensory Garden to weed and TO JOIN 20/20 CLUB! fundraiser. With the dollars raised from
Recording Secretary.............................. Mary Elliott................................... [email protected], 816-822-7681 help with maintenance one warm the race, the more than 380 children
Corresponding Secretary.................... Lori O’Neal.................................... [email protected], 913-579-7174 afternoon. In November, a group of DGs The 20/20 Club invites you to join the and families CCVI serves annually get
Panhellenic Representative.............. AnnetteThomas.......................... [email protected], H: 913-649-5417 baked breakfast treats for CCVI staff CCVI’s support organization. This fun club the help they need to reach their highest
Panhellenic Alternate........................... Terri Duncan................................ [email protected], 913-530-3527 and teachers in appreciation for their oversees fundraisers like Gingerbread potential.
City Sponsorship – KS........................... Amy Moench................................. [email protected], 913-708-0705 dedication and hard work. In December, Lane, Hoo's Afraid of the Dark, Spectacle,
City Sponsorship – MO.......................... Lesley Reller................................. [email protected], 816-210-8260 our Chapter supported Gingerbread Lane as well as free friendraisers. Wouldn’t it be great if we put together
ANCHORA Correspondent.................. Barbara Larison.......................... [email protected], 913-649-6957 with a $500.00 donation to sponsor a the largest Team DG to date? YOU can
CCVI Representative............................. Caryll Schultz............................... [email protected], 913-685-0431 Gingerbread House, and a number of CCVI is celebrating its 65th anniversary run, walk, volunteer, or sign up as a
20/20 Club Representative............... Debbie Link................................... [email protected], 816-769-5002 members attended the CCVI's Holiday this year, and our goal for the 20/20 “cheerleader” if you are unable to attend
Alphapointe Representative............. Lailan Bressler............................. [email protected], 913-302-0024 luncheon in December as well. And Club is to increase the number of Delta that day.
Ex Officio/Nom Com............................. Lailan Bressler............................. [email protected], 913-302-0024 finally, attendees at our Alumnae Chapter Gamma members from 25, out of 240, to
Nominating Committee (2015-17)... BarbaraHaviland....................... [email protected], 913-362-9439 Holiday Brunch generously donated gift 65. In order to receive a personalized
Nominating Committee (2015-17)... Caryll Schultz............................ [email protected], 913-685-0431 cards to assist CCVI families. Team DG t-shirt, registration must be
Nominating Committee (2016-17)... Susan Kastner............................. [email protected], 913-219-1988 Are you interested in helping us continue Please consider joining this year. You completed by 3/31/17. Any Family Team
Nominating Committee (2016-18).. Jen Burrus.................................... [email protected], 816-863-4442 to Do Good for CCVI? If you would can do so via ccvi.org, and click on “Get registrations that come in after that will
Founders Day............................................ Betty Weeks.................................. [email protected], 913-206-8008 like to join the CCVI Volunteer Team, Involved”, then “Join the 20/20 Club”. For receive a standard Trolley Run t-shirt.
Parliamentarian...................................... Barbara Larison.......................... [email protected], 913-649-6957 and be notified of opportunities to more information, check out the 20/20 The Early Bird registration fee of $35 ends
Awards (local)........................................... LisaO’Toole................................... [email protected], 913-491-5212 volunteer, please contact Caryll Schultz Club and CCVI Facebook pages. Should February 15th.
Awards (national).................................... Jan Roach..................................... [email protected], 913-649-1981 (M), CCVI Liaison, at 816-536-1765 or you have questions, contact Debbie Link
Historian.................................................... Martha Fithian............................ [email protected], 913-642-4858 [email protected]. (M), 20/20 Club Liaison, at 816-769-5002 To register for Team DG, go to https://
Newsletter Editor................................... Claire Darnell............................ [email protected], 816-390-6282 or [email protected]. secure.getmeregistered.com/homepage.
Collumnae – Mu...................................... Kathy Darnell & Kelly Miller..... [email protected], 816-858-2527 php?id=125194 You can also find the link
Collumnae - Beta................................... Sherry Murillo.............................. [email protected], 913-515-7060 on our Facebook page, Delta Gamma –
Webmaster ............................................... Melinda Yaklin............................. [email protected], 713-444-7309 Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter,
e-Ops+ Coordinator .............................. JenHolderman............................ [email protected], 620-203-0368 by clicking on the January 5th post. Or,
Photography Coordinator................... Hannelore Brown....................... [email protected], 913-661-0078 email Caryll Schultz (M), CCVI Liaison, at
Advisor to Programming.................... Gail Ward...................................... [email protected], 913-648-2386 816-536-1765 or [email protected].
if you’d like the link sent to you.
DG BULLETIN BOARD

SISTERS IN OUR THOUGHTS IN MEMORIAM WEDDINGS CCVI Appreciation Breakfast was provided by DG Alumnae ALPHAPOINTE UPDATE Volunteers served breakfast at Alphapointe
Volunteers at Alphapointe Kids Holiday Party
Deceased 10/27/2016: William Deceased 8/2/2016: Dr. Linda Rosalind Johnson (Eta Eta 2004) What a wonderful and busy fall it has were so appreciative of our time, energy,
Browne, husband of Jean Smith Compton Ross (BK 1958) wed Joshua Finch 9/3/2016 been for our Alphapointe "Do Good" and talents given.
volunteers! Our work started this There are always volunteer opportunities
Browne (X) Deceased 8/26/2016: Mardel Erica Vlasic (Alpha Iota 2009) summer by providing breakfast July 12 at Alphapointe! If you would like to be
Lofsted Lillard (M 1949) wed Matt Zarse 12/3/2016 for the campers and staff members of the added to our growing Alphapointe "Do
Deceased 11/23/2016: John Alphapointe Adventure Camp. During "Do Good" volunteer list to be notified or
C. Wurst, husband of Peggy Deceased 10/22/2016: Alberta BABIES Good" week in September, we provided kept abreast of volunteer opportunities
Cornwell Mahoney (BK 1944) much-needed filing help to Alphapointe at Alphapointe, please contact Lailan
Stanton Wurst (M) Eric and Lindsay Miller Pfautsch staff members. On Halloween, for the Bressler (AY) @ [email protected].
Deceased 1/7/2017: George Deceased 11/4/2016: Marianne (BK 2001) welcome Parker Byron very first time, we provided volunteer
Raymond Macaulay, Jr., father Collins See (M 1949) support for the Alphapointe Halloween
of Ann Macaulay Thomas ( Z) Pfautsch August 25, 2016 Party! In December, we once again
Deceased 12/1/2016: Mary Ann helped out and provided a fun cookie
DID YOU KNOW...? Geraghty Benson ( ∑) 1956) Andrew and Liz Brown Minks (BK and Christmas tree frosting activity for
2001) welcomed Delaney Jane kids at the Alphapointe Holiday party.
That Michaela Bondon Pearce (AY) Deceased 12/29/2016: Dorothy Minks November 18, 2016 We also provided live holiday music! A
was featured in the December An- Bell Bayless (BM 1943) Brooks Schaar and Jenn Green great time was truly had by all!! And,
chora as a former CDC using skills as always, Alphapointe staff members
(BK 2000) welcome London Rose
she learned as a CDC to help her Schaar January 9, 2017
in her current professional career
where she owns her own PR firm.

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A SISTERHOOD WITHIN A SISTERHOOD NEWS FROM BETA KAPPA-UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

Memories of Founders Day 2016 In 1975, a group of nine Greater fundraiser - the house tour, the plant October Sisterhood Event - "Amazing Race" style and the winning team holidays. We held our annual Holiday
Kansas City Delta Gamma Alumnae sale, ‘Tables That Bloom’ and ‘A Night had reached the party, which included carolers, ugly
FOUNDERS DAY 2017 organized a bridge club, which met of Knowledge and Nonsense.’ We The woman of the Beta Kappa chapter final destination, the sweaters, and a delicious buffet. We
once a month in each others homes. have held a number of offices within have had another great semester at women gathered at a prepared and installed new officers into
Founders Day 2017 promises Then, because we spent more time our alumnae chapter, including the University of Kansas. Our chapter member's house and CMT and JCMT positions. As we studied
to be a once in a lifetime event talking than playing bridge, we three, who have been chapter held many great sisterhood events enjoyed lunch. for finals at the house we enjoyed great
as we celebrate our Mu Alpha decided to become a dinner group. president. One member has served throughout the fall. One of our favorite study snacks provided by our alumnae.
Chapter's 95th anniversary. We have continued to meet once on the national council. Several have events took place in October and was In November we The women of Beta Kappa are looking
Please join us at 10 am on March a month at a local restaurant and served the Beta Kappa and the Delta an "Amazing Race" style scavenger initiated 64 new forward to the Spring semester. We are
4 at the Swiss Re Building at then have dessert at one of our Omega chapters as chapter advisors hunt through the KU campus and city members and 14 excited to start our new classes, attend
5200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS homes. These alumnae represent and on the House Corporation. Many of Lawrence. The women were placed legacies into our Rock Chalk Revue practices, and, of
66202. (For those of us familiar many chapters: in this group have been the recipient into teams and given a series of difficult chapter in a beautiful course, cheer at basketball games.
with the Shriner's Building where Martha Fithian (Alpha Iota) of national and local awards - one clues. When the competition was over initiation ceremony.
we host Knowledge & Nonsense, Beverly Hyde (Mu) Loyalty, five Cable, seven Cream Our chapter's Beta Kappa Chapter's Annual Holiday Party
the Swiss Re Building is directly Dell Kingan (Alpha Omega) Rose, three Pebble, two Rotenhagen, Rock Chalk directors, along with their
across the parking lot) Barbara Larison (Alpha Kappa) five Stellar, two Spirit and one Gold partners, the men of Sigma Chi, practiced
Carole Pugsley (Gamma Tau) Medal. for their Oral Tryouts by singing and
The cost per person is $15 Patty Ramsour (Gamma Tau) The past 41 years has created many, dancing in our chapter house. The whole
with a hearty brunch includ- Jan Roach (Alpha Upsilon) many memories for the members of chapter awaited and celebrated the
ing scrambled eggs, bacon and Jan Wissman (Mu) the dinner group. In college, joining announcement of Delta Gamma and
sausage, biscuits and gravy, cof- Connie Young (Alpha Upsilon) Delta Gamma became the nucleus Sigma Chi's acceptance into the 2017
fee cake, fruit salad and your for our group and over the years our Rock Chalk Revue show "It Takes Two
choice of juice, coffee or tea. We Over the years, our group has friendships and working together to Tango" by gathering at the Oread
have a very passionate program experienced many of life's joys and and playing together has been Hotel. The December month flew by as
planned to celebrate our Found- challenges, so we have served as the impetus. We have truly been a the chapter prepared for finals and the
ers, Chapter Awards and the a support group for each other. ‘Sisterhood’ within a ‘Sisterhood.’
1924 founding of the Mu Alpha Serving Delta Gamma has always NEWS FROM MU-UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Chapter. been a high priority for our group. We -Barbara Merrick-Larison (AK)
have involved ourselves in every DG The women of Mu Chapter cannot help Mu Anchored in Tradition : Honoring Our Past
This will be a very memorable but look back on the semester with pride, Chapter Building our Future
and moving event. Please save NEW MEMBERS AT ARKANSAS & MIZZOU as we accomplished a lot in the last few Initiation
the date and join us as we strive months! As you may know, our 80-year- How do we begin to thank those of you
for 95 members to attend this Mu chapter welcomed 5 new The new Arkansas chapter welcomed 8 old house was demolished in May, 2016. members of the Advisory Team, they are who have supported the construction of
95th anniversary! Invitations and members from the Greater new members from the Greater Kansas As a result, recruitment was held in the looking forward to leading Mu Chapter the new house?! We are ecstatic about
details to RSVP will hit your mail- Kansas City Area: Delta Upsilon fraternity house. We were in 2017. Friendsgiving and the Semi- the future of Mu Chapter in our (your)
box in the next several weeks. City Area: thrilled with the new member class of Formal Winter Dance made for fun, great beautiful, spacious, and state-of-the-
-Betty Weeks (AΩ) Jordan Clark KC, MO - Freshman Sophie Tomasic – SMNWHS 76 women, which included 22 legacies. memories. art home. Every day we drive by, and are
Kati Amigoni KC, MO - Freshman Addison Sherman – SMNWHS Because all of our members live off amazed at the changes we see each time.
Founders Day 2017 Location - Swiss RE Building Elyssa Shawver – Lee’s Summit West HS campus, our officers have gone above December flew by as we concluded Come August, 900 South Providence
Maya Hill KC, MO - Freshman and beyond scheduling many Sisterhood the semester with our Holiday Party, will house 92 collegians and bring our
Nicole Cummings KC, MO - Elizabeth Rosenstock Events to keep our bonds strong. volunteering at Candlelight Lodge sisters back together for many events
Freshman Kristin Points – Platte County HS In September, we hosted our 22nd Retirement Center, where we decorated and activities, such as Recruitment,
Julia Hager Leawood, KS - speaker for Mu's Lectureship in Values the residents’ rooms and had a Polish Formal Dinners, Initiation, Sisterhood
Freshman Abby Oshner – Olathe NWHS and Ethics. Everyone agreed Dr. Bennet Party for the ladies, and (of course) finals. experiences, and Chapter Meetings.
Paige Kochnower – Olathe EHS Omalu, whose research is featured in Many of us made plans to celebrate the We also want to acknowledge the many,
the film Concussion, was one of their Holiday season together, but we are many alumnae serving on our Mu House
Madi Holland – Mill Valley HS favorite speakers to date! all looking forward to being with our Corporation Board and Committees
Jillian Flagler – Park Hill HS wonderful sisters again soon! (including several from Kansas City),
October activities included Initiation who have given too many hours to
and Homecoming, which involved As we head into the winter semester, count throughout the planning and
partnering with fraternities to create we want you to know how much we building stages of the new house. We are
the house decorations and float, plus appreciate your alumnae chapter. forever grateful for your devotion to this
participating in the skit (we placed third), During the first semester alone, we extraordinary project.
and the Blood Drive. Anchor Splash was received yummy recruitment treats and
another huge success with 22 teams pizzas during finals, as well as generous For more information, or to make a
participating in the event, and $12,500 donations to our Capital Campaign and donation, please contact one of our
in proceeds to benefit the Delta Gamma Anchor Splash. Four of your members Capital Campaign Co-Chairmen: Debbie
Foundation. are also on our Advisory Team, and have Evans (M) (618-789-2973, dksevans@
played a huge role in the success of charter.net) or Marcia Werremeyer
The new officers and directors (there our officers and chapter! You have an (M) (314-703-0135, footballwidow@
are 48 of us) were elected in November, outstanding chapter, and your members earthlink.net) .
and with the help of our 12, amazing, are a shining example of how sisterhood
and service to Delta Gamma is forever! To our Mu sisters, and to our friends of
DGs Do Good at Candlelight Lodge Retirement Mu Chapter, THANK YOU, THANK YOU,
Center In the bonds of sisterhood, Hannah and THANK YOU again!!! We hope to see
Harper, director: alumnae relations many of you at the ribbon cutting this
August, 2017! Sending an Anchor Salute to
To keep up with Mu Chapter, please join our all of you, from the Women of Mu Chapter
Facebook page: Delta Gamma at Mizzou, Mu
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Greater Kansas City Non-Profit
Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter Organization
U.s. Postage
4409 W. 82nd St.
Prairie Village, Kansas PAID
66208-5036 Kansas City, MO

Return Service Requested Permit #2924

GREATER KANSAS CITY ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA GAMMA LOCAL DUES

Mail this form and your check, payable to Delta Gamma, to Kathy Watkins, VP Finance, 13005 Canterbury Rd, Leawood, KS 66209.
Or pay by credit card online by going to www.kcdg.org. Our year began on 7/1/2016 and ends 6/30/2017. Thank you!

Name: SELECT DUES LEVEL:

Address: Bronze - $75.00 and up $

City/State/Zip: Pink - $50.00 - $74.00 $

Home Phone: Cell Phone: Blue - $26.00 - $49.00 $

Email: Want to go green? Y Regular - $25.00* $

*First yr member/new grad - Free

Employer/Job Title: 50 yr+ dues paying members - recognized for their devotion
Are you interested in becoming involved in our Alumnae Chapter? Y
Want to join the Volunteer Team to help at CCVI occasionally? Y Optional - $4.00 Member Directory Postage
Want to join the Volunteer Team to help at Alphapointe occasionally? Y
High School(s) where you have contacts: (Pick up directory free at meetings) $

Do you have a daughter in high school? Name/HS/Grad yr:

Each year you are asked to pay your National dues of $27 to newsletters, and a website to help members be informed,
the Delta Gamma Fraternity and to pay your local dues to provide charitable donations to CCVI and Alphapointe,
our Greater KC alumnae chapter. National dues are used to which serve visually impaired in Kansas City. Thank you
help open new collegiate chapters and to provide leadership to the women who have paid their local chapter dues
and services Fraternity-wide. Local dues stay in Kansas City already this year! Have you paid yours? Check the mailing
and support our activities and philanthropic pursuits. With label above. It’s not too late! Pay by check, using the form
your local dues we are able to offer interesting and exciting above, or by credit card online at kcdg.org. Thank you in
programs at our membership events, make contributions advance for helping us “Do Good” for Delta Gamma and
to the University of Missouri (MU) and University of Kansas our community! Contact Kathy Watkins (Mu), VP Finance
(Beta Kappa) collegiate chapters, create member directories, at 913-522- 3993 or [email protected] with questions.

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