Old Dominion Alumnae Club of Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Delta is hosting a call for member artwork for the International Headquarters building in conjunction with the opening of the new archives area at International Headquarters. We hope you’ll consider participating in this opportunity! Overview: Alpha Gamma Delta would like to highlight the talents of our members by featuring member artwork at International Headquarters.  The artwork must be created solely by the member and must reflect a portion of The  Purpose .  Although multiple submissions may be entered, preference will be given to highlighting as many different members’ artwork as possible.  All styles of art are welcome, including but not limited to watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography (1200 dpi jpeg or higher) and sculpture.  The selected artwork will become the property of Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity per archives policies.  The incorporation of red, buff and green or similar tones is not required, but would w...

The Summer 2013 Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly is now available! Highlights of this issue include the installation of Lambda Gamma-Villanova University, a recap of The Leadership Conference (TLC) this past June and recognition of Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation donors. We're especially excited about the feature article, which shares steps you can take to be the best you at any age. You don't want to miss out on this issue!   Page 3 - Fraternity News The Leadership Conference (TLC) Page 8 - Feature Be Your Best Self Page 16 - Collegiate Profile Immeasurable Acts of Sisterhood Page 22 - Sister Spotlight Meet Chantal Check it out!

Happy Founder's Day to all Alpha Gamma Deltas!  Check out Headquarter's Facebook page to share what you've gained from Alpha Gam! And come celebrate with us tonight with dinner and movie in Reston Town Center!  5:30pm Dinner at Uncle Julio's Rio Grande 6:50pm The Great Gatsby at BowTie Cinemas

Dear Sister, We are grateful for the valuable skills and expertise that so many sisters willingly share with the Fraternity. While our volunteers give of their time and talents, our hope is that we are also providing opportunities to grow leadership potential among our membership.  The appointment process for the 2013–2015 Volunteer Service Team has begun. We hope you will consider sharing your time and talents with Alpha Gamma Delta. In turn, we will commit to investing in your growth by providing opportunities to develop and master skills in some of the following areas: Assembling and participating in virtual teams Consulting and coaching in a multigenerational environment Identifying inconsistencies and/or patterns in information and effectively using resources to resolve issues Guiding the performance and development of others Facilitating groups of stakeholders through problem solving or change processes Using organizational values, professional standards and est...

The Winter 2013 Alpha Gamma Delta Quarterly is now available!   Highlights of this issue include the installation of Theta Omega-University of South Carolina and recognition of Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation scholarship recipients. We're especially excited about the feature article, which highlights the new International Headquarters building and how you can preserve its legacy. You don't want to miss out on this issue!

Alpha Gamma Delta was officially founded on May 30, 1904 at the home of Dr. Wellesley Perry Coddington, a professor at Syracuse University who was instrumental in the early development of Alpha Gamma Delta. Each of the Fraternity's 11 founders were progressive women who selflessly contributed to the foundation and growth of Alpha Gamma Delta. Since the founding, collegiate chapters have been installed at 186 colleges and universities across North America and more than 160,000 women have become Alpha Gam sisters. Guided by our Purpose, Alpha Gamma Deltas are impacting our communities and contributing to the world's work. For more information on this video and more, visit From The Archives . Happy Founder's Day to each and every Alpha Gamma Delta! 

“The Alpha Gam today seems to me as much of a founder as those of May 1904. She has a greater load, a greater sphere, a larger equipment, a mighty responsibility.” Founder Emily Helen Butterfield Don’t miss out on this important opportunity to support Alpha Gamma Delta! Since our founding, Alpha Gamma Delta has touched the lives of over 155,000 women. Now, more than ever, we have a greater responsibility to serve our members in a relevant and meaningful way that can only be done with your help. Alumnae Dues supports many Fraternity initiatives, from collegiate chapter development and extension opportunities to volunteer initiatives and alumnae programming. Your $40 contribution makes a true impact, providing the Fraternity with the sustainability to extend our reach and the means to exceed our Purpose. You can pay your Alumnae Dues in two ways: 1. Online. (This is a secure method of payment.) 2. By Mail: Mail a $40 check to Alpha Gamma Delta 8710 N. Meridian St. Indianapoli...

SPRING 2012  ( View the PDF. ) Page 3 - Fraternity News Apps to Know Page 8 - The Power of Your Voice Know the Impact You Can Make Page 14 - Collegiate News Gifting Books Page 23 - Pearls of Wisdom The Feast of Roses View additional collegiate chapter and alumnae recap reports. View the crossword answers. WE NEED YOU! Letters to the Editor—Deadline:  July 1 .   Spot a Squirrel—Deadline:  July 1 .  The Communications and Marketing Team at IHQ wants to hear from you. Share your ideas and stories by e-mailing  quarterly@alphagammadelta.org .

Alpha Gamma Delta is pleased to announce we will be recolonizing our Delta Eta Chapter at San Diego State University . Specific timing of the recolonization will be shared as soon as it’s finalized. “Alpha Gamma Delta is pleased to have the opportunity to recolonize our Delta Eta Chapter at San Diego State University,” said Stephannie Sack Bailey, Executive Director. “San Diego State is a true community, where 60 percent of its graduates stay in the San Diego area. We look forward to contributing to the San Diego State community and the opportunity to continue the legacy of Delta Eta Chapter.” A public institution comprised of more than 26,000 undergraduate students, San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Renowned for its academic excellence, the university is home to top-ranking programs in education, international business, social work, speech-language pathology, biology and public administration. Click here t...

Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity is pleased to announce the installation of Lambda Alpha -  St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue and Lambda Beta -  St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn on Saturday, May 5, 2012. These chapters are the 187th and 188th installed chapters of Alpha Gamma Delta and are the only National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) groups on both campuses.  Lambda Alpha Lambda Beta Collegians from Zeta Tau-Seton Hall University served as members of the initiating team. Liz Harriss York, International Vice President-Extension, served as the Installing Officer. “It was a pleasure for me to be able to install two new chapters this weekend, continuing Alpha Gamma Delta’s growth in the fraternal community,” Liz said. “These energetic young women are sure to make an impact in not only their local community, but also in the greater world.” Click here to view this press release and more.

Dear Sisters in Alpha Gamma Delta, The International Council elections results have been tallied! Alpha Gamma Delta would like to congratulate the following members who have been selected to serve on International Council for the 2012-2014 biennium: International President Jackie Brannon Stutts Tuscumbia, AL International Vice President-Alumnae Lesley Hubbard Baltimore, MD International Vice President-Collegians Amber Garrison Duncan Eugene, OR International Vice President-Extension Liz Harriss York Atlanta, GA International Vice President-Membership Marie Ford Palmer Lexington, SC International Vice President-Finance Bobette Sandifer Thompson Brentwood, TN International Vice President-Panhellenic Affairs Rie Gerah Hoehner Houston, TX Thank you to all of the sisters who exercised their right to vote in the International Council elections. Your new leadership will be officially sworn-in at International Convention in St. Louis. We hope you’...

Alpha Gamma Delta Welcomes New Members at St. Joseph’s College in New York The Fraternity is proud to announce that two new colonies were established at St. Joseph’s College in New York in late February. St. Joseph’s College has two campuses—Brooklyn and Long Island. When installed, two separate collegiate chapters of Alpha Gamma Delta will be added to our chapter roll. Both campuses have an energetic, dedicated group of local women who are interested in assimilating into an international organization. Led by the Fraternity’s extension team and staff, Alpha Gamma Delta hosted an informational session and conducted personal interviews (infoviews) with interested women. The women in each interest group were directed to a custom website for each St. Joseph’s colony — goalphagam.com — where they could learn more about the organization and sign up for infoviews. On Monday, February 27, a New Member Ceremony was conducted at each campus, welcoming the women into their new member peri...

View it online. Page 3 - Fraternity News Welcome, Theta Psi Chapter! Page 8 - In Pursuit of Purpose Real Stories from Our Sisters Page 14 - Pearls of Wisdom Beat the Winter Blues Page 18 - Alumnae News I see some familiar faces at the bottom of page 18! Page 22 - Foundation Foundation Scholarships Announced We Need You! Letters to the Editor—Deadline: April 2. Spot a Squirrel—Deadline: April 2. The Communications and Marketing Team at IHQ wants to hear from you. Share your ideas and stories: e-mail quarterly@alphagammadelta.org.

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...

Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity is pleased to announce the installation of Theta Psi Chapter at Austin Peay State University on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Theta Psi Chapter is the 186th installed chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta. Collegians from Gamma Xi-Murray State University and Theta Tau-Belmont University served as members of the initiating team. Liz Harriss York, International Vice President-Extension, served as the Installing Officer, as well as the Toastmistress for the Installation Banquet. "I enjoyed getting to know the exemplary young women of our chapter at Austin Peay State University," Liz said. "Their commitment to values and high personal expectations instills confidence that this chapter will be successful." The Installation Banquet was held at the WaterStreets Event Center in Clarksville. Parents, sisters and friends of Alpha Gamma Delta joined together for this celebration of sisterhood. At the banquet, the Fraternity announced that it wil...

SUMMER 2011  ( View the interactive version. ) Page 6 - Fraternity News Leading with Values Page 8 - The New ΑΓΔ Live with Purpose Page 16 - Collegiate News Partnered for Success Page 23 - Sister Spotlight Meet Lee Woodham Digiovanni View additional collegiate chapter reports. View word scramble key. WE NEED YOU! Please submit your chapter reports to  quarterly@alphagammadelta.org or call 317-872-2655.  Alumnae Quarterly Recap Form—Deadline: September 19. ( Fill out the form online. )  Letters to the Editor—Deadline:  September  19.  Spot a Squirrel—Deadline:  September  19.  The Communications and Marketing Team at IHQ wants to hear from you. Share your ideas and stories by calling our office at 317-872-2655 or e-mail  quarterly@alphagammadelta.org .

Support an extraordinary group of Alpha Gamma Deltas by becoming a Pearl Sister! Once our colonization recruitment events are held, a list of our new members and their hometowns will be compiled. We will match each new member up with an alumna volunteer who will encourage her throughout her new member period. Pearl Sisters do not need to live close to the colony in order to participate. Communication can be anything from chatting on facebook or twitter to sending her cards, emails or phone calls. This is a great opportunity to convey that an Alpha Gam sister is always close! This program extends through the new member period, culminating at Initiation. However, these connections often last a lifetime. Below are ways that we encourage you to keep in contact with your Pearl Sister. Feel free to be creative and add your own ideas! - Send a weekly email or card to let her know you are thinking of her. - Help to educate your Pearl Sister on the Purpose, history and other aspect of Alph...

What is myAlphaGam ? myAlphaGam is a member's only portal where you can have instant access to: Find sisters near youAccess handbooks and forms Download helpful resources for recruitment, the Alpha, Gamma and Delta Experience and the new brand. Register for Fraternity events Receive Fraternity notifications Update your information You can even import your own RSS feeds, link to your Facebook account, participate in polls and catch up on the latest Fraternity news! (Note: This section replaces the previous Member Services section of the Fraternity website.) To login If you have ever been a user of the OmegaFi interfaces (Compass database, Chapter DeskTop, Member Access Plus), you do not need to register. You will use the username and password that you had used previously to login to the OmegaFi interface. Simply click on the "Please sign in to myAlphaGam" button above. If you do not remember your login information, click "Forgot?" Ple...

Alpha Gamma Delta is pleased to announce the launch of a new website, visual identity and brand message—Live with Purpose. View the website at www.alphagammadelta.org . "Alpha Gamma Delta is a relevant, values-based organization that encourages sisters to be there for one another, take care of themselves and their communities and stand for something greater than themselves," said Stephannie Sack Bailey, Executive Director. "Live with Purpose accurately reflects these ideals and we are excited to introduce the new brand message and website to the fraternal community." The brand message, Live with Purpose, was inspired by the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose, a set of ideals that guide Alpha Gamma Delta throughout their lives. It is reflective of the strong, progressive organization while staying true to the Fraternity's ideals and traditions. Additionally, Live with Purpose is universal; there is no defined way in which a member can effectively live with Purpose. I...

Alpha Gamma Delta is saddened to announce that collegian Cassie Hill, Gamma Eta-High Point University, entered Chapter Grand on February 1, 2011, as the result of a brain aneurysm. Cassie was a native of Marietta, Georgia. An optimistic, trustworthy and selfless young woman, Cassie will be deeply missed by her Alpha Gamma Delta sisters. “Cassie was one of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life,” said Gracie Silbaugh, Cassie’s close friend and Alpha Gam sister. “She welcomed people into her life with open arms. Cassie was a model Alpha Gamma Delta [woman].” A senior at High Point and former Vice President Finance for Alpha Gamma Delta, Cassie was pursuing a double major in marketing and management. After studying Chinese for three years and a trip to Hong Kong over fall break, Cassie had a goal of traveling around the world and experiencing a variety of cultures. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her honor to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation at http://www.b...