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Read the Summer 2018 ODAC Newsletter

The pools are open and that means its time for the  ODAC Summer Newsletter !  So grab your favorite iced beverage and read on for all the latest news. Our first event of the summer is this Wed May 30th - celebrating Alpha Gam Night Out at the World of Beer in Reston Town Center.  Friends and significant others are most welcome.   Details and RSVP here  or email odacagd@gmail.com if you are not a member of the Facebook group. In This Issue Letter from the President Event Recap: IRD 2018 Let's Go to the Movies On the Shelf with the ODAC Book Club News from the NVAPA News from Alpha Gamma Delta Headquarters Calendar of Events ODAC Membership and Dues
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Alpha Gam Always on Sept 17th - registration open

The first event on our ODAC calendar is coming up.  Join us on Sun Sept 17th, 12 pm at Gail Doughty's home in Vienna, VA to celebrate Alpha Gam Always. Details and registration are here .   Password is ODAC Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we have a headcount for planning. Can't make it?   Check out the list of ways to connect  to this wonderful community of sisters either virtually or  at an upcoming event .

Calendar of Events and Volunteer Signups

The summer is winding down and we are excited to announce our  Fall and Winter event calendar.   Save the Date for any or all of the activities. Invites will be sent via email 3 weeks before each event, to gather RSVPs and provide final details. The response to the recent email about changing up how we handle roles and responsibilities in ODAC was overwhelmingly positive. Many of you were excited to get involved in the club once again, with a small volunteer role as the perfect catalyst. Check out the signup sheet for ways to connect  with this wonderful community of sisters. Opportunities are color coded to help you pick one that is right for you: red = hosting or planning buff = online only, at a time that works for you green = easy, in person task. Loyally, Christina Minderman, ODAC President Jessica Beer, ODAC Treasurer

Proposing a New Approach

Our lives are busy. DC Hustle + Working Moms + Rush Hour Traffic.  Sisterhood should not add to our list of duties.  In the spirit of less hustle + more grace, I'd like to propose a new way of doing business for ODAC this coming year.   In the past, we elected a slate of officers who had very formal responsibilities designated by IHQ per our bylaws.  Those roles are valuable for operations, but they don't really contribute to the sisterhood of ODAC on a regular basis AND for various reasons, it always seems to be too much for one person to consistently take on for an entire year. How would you feel about changing things up this year?   Instead of officers, I propose we have sisters sign up for 1 responsibility, e.g. - schedule 1 event - bring 1 dish to 1 potluck - create 1 event invitation - attend 1 meeting and take notes - organize 1 event at a food pantry - host 1 get together For oversight purposes, we will still have an official President (me

A Successful International Reunion Day

Thank you again to everyone who was able to join us for a fun celebration today. Thanks to your generosity at the photo booth, we raised over $250 to donate to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation.   Here is a link to pictures from the photo booth and some candids from the luncheon.  Feel free to add your own pictures to the album, and be sure to tag # AGDIRD2017  on any social media posts. https://goo.gl/photos/ VwmaC6rx6aAeTo2W7