Old Dominion Alumnae Club of Alpha Gamma Delta

You're invited to our most popular event of the year...  Annual Holiday Party & Squirrel Exchange Thursday, December 6 @ 7PM Lori Cuomo's home in Clifton, VA Lori is once again reprising her role as gracious hostess for this festive get together. ( Thank you Lori! ) Join us for refreshments and catch up with some of your sisters you may not have see this year or meet some new sisters to the area. Bring an Alpha Gam inspired ornament or gift (think squirrels, roses, red, buff, green!) under $8 for the yankee swap/white elephant exchange. Homemade ornaments and regifted squirrels are welcome too! Planning on attending the NVAPA Scholarship Fundraising play? Judy will have the tickets for The Full Monty at the party for you to pick up! Click here to RSVP and bring your money to the party with you or mail it to Treasurer Erin!  If you have any questions, please email us at odacagd@gmail.com . We look forward to seeing you in December! Sell Tickets th

Alumnae: Are you interested in receiving only electronic versions of the Quarterly? Complete this form to be add to our electronic-only subscription: http://www.alphagammadelta.org/alleq (Note: This is an option for alumnae only. By opting in to the electronic-only subscription, alumnae will no longer receive the spring or falls issues as print copies in the mailbox. Instead, alumnae will receive four electronic versions to their email inbox. Collegians must continue to receive the spring and fall print copies to their home address.)

Groups supporting or offering diabetes education, research, summer camps for children with diabetes and care and treatment of diabetic patients are all eligible for grants from the Foundation. Download an application. Applications must be received by January 31, 2013.

Below are the offices up for election this spring. The President and Treasurer offices are two year terms and will be up for election in 2014! Vice President She must be able to organize member and telephone calling lists. She must have the ability to meet and greet others with warmth and enthusiasm. She should have excellent communication skills. She must be able to assume the duties and responsibilities of the President in her absence or at her call. Recording Secretary She must be able to translate the spoken word into written with clarity and accuracy, be meticulous in detail, be able to type, be prompt in completing minutes and be faithful in attendance at meetings. Permanent Secretary She must be able to work alone, be conscientious in keeping accurate and up‐to‐date records, be neat and accurate in details. It is desirable that she have a wide knowledge of members over many years. Editor She must have the ability to write in an interesting style, have knowledge o

This summer at International Convention, Alpha Gamma Delta honored three incredible women as 2012 Distinguished Citizens for their commitment and contributions to their communities, their government and to women in need. It is now time to begin the process of selecting the Distinguished Citizens to be honored at Convention 2014. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, January 25, 2013. Nominees Sisters in Good Standing who have made outstanding contributions and achievements in various fields and professions or in volunteer service in their local or religious communities are eligible for nomination. The achievements of the nominees should be unique and should clearly rise above and beyond all levels of expectation. Fields considered are: the arts, business, education, government, public service, religion, science and social service. In addition, nominees should have a connection to the Fraternity in alumnae life, such as being a member of an alumnae chapter or club, a speaker at In

The Fall 2012 issue of the Rose Garden is now available! Check it out below!  Do you know a sister who you think deserves to be in the spotlight? Is there a sister that you'd like to get to know a little more? Nominate them to be featured in the next issue of the Rose Garden!  We would love to see some new faces in the Rose Garden for the Winter issue - please send your photos, news and even articles if you'd like to share! Email anything you'd like to include in the next newsletter to Editor Heather at heatherrider24@gmail.com!

You're invited to our most popular event of the year...  Annual Holiday Party & Squirrel Exchange Thursday, December 6 @ 7PM Lori Cuomo's home in Clifton, VA Lori is once again reprising her role as gracious hostess for this festive get together. ( Thank you Lori! ) Join us for refreshments and catch up with some of your sisters you may not have see this year or meet some new sisters to the area. Bring an Alpha Gam inspired ornament or gift (think squirrels, roses, red, buff, green!) under $8 for the yankee swap/white elephant exchange. Homemade ornaments and regifted squirrels are welcome too! Planning on attending the NVAPA Scholarship Fundraising play? Judy will have the tickets for The Full Monty at the party for you to pick up! Click here to RSVP and bring your money to the party with you or mail it to Treasurer Erin!  If you have any questions, please email us at odacagd@gmail.com . We look forward to seeing you in December! Sell Tickets th

We hope that you're enjoying your Thanksgiving, whether it's sitting on the couch watching the parade or in the kitchen preparing for your big meal or getting ready to head out for some midnight Black Friday shopping.  Happy Thanksgiving Sisters! 

Over the years, the promise and friendship of Alpha Gamma Delta has been kept alive by inspiring women like you, who have been impressively generous with their time and talents, living out a lifelong commitment to being here for one another and preserving the very purpose of our Fraternity. Think of the meaningful impact if we combine your dues commitment with that of 80,000 of our alumnae sisters! Your Alumnae Dues support initiatives like the following: Over 600 members received operational training at International Convention 2012.  Approximately 500 collegians will receive training at our upcoming The Leadership Conference (TLC).  At least 800 new sisters will join ΑΓΔ in the next three semesters due to extension efforts.  Collegiate and alumnae member development programming will continue to evolve and develop.  About 50 women are added each year through the alumnae initiate program.  A staff member at International Headquarters is completely dedicated to alumnae support

The Foundation provides grants to alumnae for a variety of educational programs. These Continuing Education Grants are limited to $500 per grant, with a $2,000 maximum lifetime total. There is no set timetable for Continuing Education Grant Applications. You may apply anytime. Download an application.

Congratulations to all Alpha Gams who received a new Honor of Epsilon Pi award at International Convention 2012 in St. Louis. See a complete list of all Honors of Epsilon Pi award recipients.

Starting this month, applications for Foundation scholarships can be completed online ! Applications for both undergraduate and graduate scholarships will be available on or before November 30. Each year there are scholarships that are unable to be awarded because sisters do not apply. Don’t miss this opportunity to reduce some of the financial stress of your education. The Foundation wants to help you. Online applications will make applying for scholarships easier than ever! Applicants will send requests for recommendations and transcripts via email. Applicants will be able to monitor the status of their application during the process. (No more wondering if your transcript or recommendation made it to the Foundation's office!) Applicants can ensure their applications are submitted by the deadline. You don’t have to wait on the postal or other delivery service. Helpful Items to Have BEFORE Beginning Your Application:  Cumulative grade point average as of January 1, 2013