Old Dominion Alumnae Club of Alpha Gamma Delta

If you know an Alpha Gam collegian or are heading back to school yourself, there are several scholarships opportunities available in the Northern Virginia / DC area for you to apply! Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Are you an Alpha Gam planning to attend school full-time (graduate or undergraduate) in the 2012-13 academic year? If so, learn about what scholarships might be available to you. The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Scholarship Application deadline is March 1, 2012. Please note: for your convenience, the required Recommendation Form is now a separate document. Download the Scholarship Application and Recommendation Form . Email scholarships@alphagammadeltafoundation.org with questions. Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Washington, DC Each year the Alumnae Panhellenic Association of Washington, DC awards scholarships to worthy women to enable further academic pursuits. In 2011, the Association awarded two scholarships of $1,000 each. We hope to award at least the...

At the End of Year party in May, we would like to give out some new special awards in addition to installing our new officers. If you know a sister who deserves special recognition for her activities within or outside of ODAC or to nominate someone for Sister of the Year, please contact Donna Smojice Livingston, Permanent Secretary, at odacagd@gmail.com .

Know an awesome irish pub that you'd love to meet a few sisters at? Our March Alpha Gam in the Neighborhood week will be held Sunday March 11 through Saturday March 17 (St. Patrick's Day itself) and we would love for you to share your favorite spot for corn beef and cabbage or green beer. Not Irish (or not Irish for a day)? That's okay - Alpha Gam in the Neighborhood can be anything! Movie, Happy Hour, Dinner, Craft Night - you decide. Email us at odacagd@gmail.com and let us know you'd like to be a hostess!

International Council is saddened to announce that Past Grand President LaVerne Taylor Flanagan entered Chapter Grand on January 2, 2012. An initiate of Gamma Delta Chapter-Auburn University, LaVerne served on Grand Council (now called International Council) for 15 years, including seven years as Grand Vice President-Alumnae and eight years as Grand President. In addition to serving on Grand Council from 1976-1991, LaVerne previously volunteered as a National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) delegate, Foundation Trustee, International Panhellenic Committee member and Gamma Delta Alumnae Chapter President. LaVerne wore the Crescent of Epsilon Pi with Diamonds. Although over 20 collegiate chapters were installed during her tenure as Grand President, LaVerne's presidency was a challenging time for fraternities and sororities, as public opinion focused on social issues and student abuses. In her keynote address at the 1991 International Convention, LaVerne challenged every member and cha...

January 24: NVAPA Scholarship Play at the Little Theatre of Alexandria February 1: Nominations for ODAC Alumnae Officers due to Election Chair, Betsy Wilsuz February 26: Oscars and Elections Party at Betsy Wilsuz’s home March 1: Scholarship Applications are due to the Foundation office - don’t forget there are scholarships available for full-time graduate students! March 5: International Badge Day: Wear Your Letters on Your Heart March 11-17: Alpha Gam in the Neighborhood (suggested theme: St. Patrick’s Day!) (If you’re interested in being a hostess, email us at odacagd@gmail.com ) April 28: International Reunion Day, hosted by Potomac Alumnae Club May 10: End of Year Party with Officer Installations and Awards at Erin Sager’s home