The ChatterboxAUBURN-OPELIKA ΑΓΔ ALUMNAE CHAPTER NEWS

Fall 2018

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Celebrating Gamma Delta Chapter's 80th Anniversary in February!

Established in 1939, Gamma Delta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta at Auburn University is celebrating its 80th Anniversary with a weekend reunion!

FRIDAY 2/15/19 Sisters will gather at varying times and at different locations in the Auburn-Opelika area depending on your initiation year. Once you have purchased a $40 ticket for Friday night (or $100 Weekend ticket), you will be emailed all the details, and information will also be posted on social media.

SATURDAY 2/16/19 9:30 - 11 AM - Alpha Gam chapter room tours! Look for the tent on campus in The Village by the AGD chapter room door. This event is free, no ticket required! Also, a Starbuck's food truck will be available for coffee & breakfast, purchased separately. Local Alpha Gam artists and vendors will also be there, should you wish to purchase souvenirs or gifts.

11:30 AM - 2 PM - 80th Anniversary Luncheon at Auburn United Methodist Church, with a catered meal and entertainment by comedienne and Gamma Delta alumna Jeanne Swanner Robertson. Cost of luncheon and entertainment are included with $60 Saturday ticket (or $100 Weekend ticket).

Note that on Saturday night 2/16/19, many pledge classes are making their own arrangements to gather informally at local sisters' homes or at local restaurants.

To order tickets, go to EventBrite.com. On your computer, click SELECT A DATE and pick EITHER of the dates (Friday or Saturday). Then click TICKETS and make your ticket selection. You may also make a donation (ANY amount) in honor of or in memory of someone special. On your smart phone, go to EventBrite, click TICKETS and select ticket(s) and make a donation if desired. NOTE: It does NOT MATTER if you order tickets under the Friday night or Saturday options: the ticket options are the same under each day. The important thing is to get the correct ticket.

Once you make your selections, complete your purchase with a credit card or PayPal.

You may also visit the Auburn-Opelika AGD Alumnae Chapter website for a downloadable form, if you wish to mail in a check for the event.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 10, 2019!

80th Anniversary Planning Committee, L to R: Kristin Melville Hicks, Beth Bancroft Price, Suzanne Lawrence Chandler, and Jenna Alston Chambliss

80th Anniversary ................1 2018 Recruitment.............2-3 Inspirational Alumnae.........4Governor Kay Ivey...............52018 Convention..................6Alumnae Activities...............7New Member Dinner............8Christmas Party...................9Connect with Alpha Gam....10President Sadie Argo.........11Collegiate Activities...........12Collegiate Officers..............13 Recruitment 2019..............14RIF p. 1.............................15RIF p. 2.............................16

Contact Information

Auburn-Opelika AGD Alumnae Chapter Dues

Mail your $25 check to our new address or use PayPal to pay: Auburn-Opelika AGD Alumnae Chapter

Mailing Address:Auburn-Opelika Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Chapter 2415 Moores Mill Road, Suite 265 # 230 Auburn, AL 36830

General email: ao.agdalumnae@gmail.com Chatterbox: email: thechatterboxeditor@gmail.com

Website: auburnopelika.alphagammadelta.org

Fall 2018 Recruitment Results!

Kathryn Stubblefield - Hoover, ALKatie Clark - Madison, ALKatie McIntyre - Montgomery, ALKennedy Jarvis - Nashville, TNLauren Bradford - Gulf Shores, ALLiana Wood - Nashville, TNLibba Wright - Guntersville, ALLinley Green - Birmingham, ALLiz Hartfield - Auburn, AL Lucie Moore - Birmingham, ALLucy Ankenbrandt - Vestavia, ALLupita Contreras - Birmingham, ALLydia Jaeger - Huntsville, ALMackenzie Legrand - Montgomery, AL Maddie Marsh - San Diego, CAMadelyn Swanson - Auburn, AL Maggie Daniel - Alex City, ALMaizie Summersell - Mobile, ALMary Allison Anderson - Mountain Brook, AL Mary Cate Saville - Vestavia, ALMary Phyfer Parker - Montgomery, AL Mazie Barrett - Thomasville, GAMeg Davis - Jackson, ALMeg Walker - Montgomery, ALMeghan Lawrence - Birmingham, AL Meredith Kingry - Montgomery, ALMolly Boudreaux - Tampa, FLNatalie Hamlin - Johns Creek, GAOlivia Clement - Birmingham, ALRachel Lusk - Piedmont, ALReagan Handley - Gardendale, ALSadie Daniels - Vestavia, ALSara Kate Verhage - Huntsville, ALSarah Beth Sullivan - Charleston, SC Savannah Horshok - Demopolis, ALSloen Zieverink - Vestavia, ALTal Schwarts - Denver, COTori Knapp - Brewton, ALWallace Bryan - Montgomery, AL

Abbie Ingram - Auburn, AL Amelia Parrish - Scottsboro, ALAnna Beth Hild - Birmingham, ALAnna Grace Gamble - Headland, AL Anne Hays Wright - Auburn, AL Annie Skoneki - Montgomery, ALAva Indovina - Birmingham, ALBrooke Ezekial - Morris, ALCamille DiCarlo - Homewood, AL Caroline Branche - Birmingham, AL Caroline Goings - Mountain Brook, AL Caroline Rice - Hoover, ALCarolyn Cooper - Austin, TXCasey Doerer - Enterprise, ALCaylee Ann Sutton - Macon, GAClaudia Hubbard - Montgomery, AL Courtney Westoven - Vestavia, AL Delaney Mcintyre - Vestavia, ALElly Curtis - Mountain Brook, ALEmily Anne Beauchaine – Birmingham, AL Emily Barnes - Sumter, SCEmily Englezos - Helena, ALEmma Wood - Auburn, AL Emmalyne Phillips - Montgomery, AL Ensley Craven - Montgomery, ALGaines Jackson - Vestavia, ALGrace Martin - Athens, ALHaley Hodges - San Antonio, TX Hannah Shaw - Buford, GAIsabella Kiani - Gadsden, ALJane Robersonnm- Birmingham, AL Jayne Ellen Burford - Camden, AL Jordan Beam - Hoover, ALJulia Funderburg - Pell City, ALJulia Goodson - Baton Rouge, LAJulia Kelley - Mobile, ALJillian Colquitt - Auburn, AL Kara Schaffers - Birmingham, AL Kathryn Sparks - Gadsden, AL

“We had the greatest time as a chapter during Recruitment this past year! Our friendships grew deeper, our chapter bond grew stronger, and our desire to show the PNMs [prospective new members] our love for Alpha Gam was achieved through being genuine and celebrating every single girl who walked through our doors. I could not be more thankful to have Sadie by my side throughout it all, she’s not only a dear friend, but a fearless leader for our chapter.”

– Lindsey Allred, Vice President Recruitment

Above, L to R: Evan Foy, Lindsey Allred (Vice President Recruitment), and Brooke Lindsey

2018 New Members

Average GPA – 4.123Average ACT – 29

7 homecoming queens13 SGA executive members – 2 presidents

18 high school ambassadors8 National Honor Society executive members – 1 president

18 class officers – 4 class presidents19 club presidents5 yearbook editors

15 belles26 varsity team captains

8 varsity state champs1 Girls’ Nation & 8 Girls' State representatives

1 National Merit Finalist6 Distinguished Young Women participants

1 Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen1 valedictorian71 mission trips

STATS for Pledge Class 2018

Recruitment Week Party Infoby Lindsey Allred, VP Recruitment

Ice Water Tea Round: 20 parties, 84 girls per partyDecorations were not allowed this round; however, this was our one chance to interact with every single girl coming through recruitment before the big cuts begin. We strove to distinguish ourselves in our conversation.

Philanthropy Round: 9 parties, 66 girls per partyThis round was different from last year! Playing off of our Meals on Wheels service, we had a large, whimsical backdrop that included a retro Volkswagen van painted on it, complete with live floral arrangements framing it. We also had old-school metal lunch boxes hand-painted with fun prints to represent the service we do through Blessings in a Backpack. Large, canvas photographs from different philanthropy events and service projects throughout the year were displayed around the room as well.

Sisterhood Round: 4 parties, 55 girls per partySisterhood Round had the same elegant, garden party theme it had last year. The goal of this round was to showcase Alpha Gam’s personality and the friendships we have cultivated. We had ottomans with scrapbooks recapping our year’s successes and highlights, as well as hanging lanterns, a moss runway, beautiful floral arrangements, and a flower wall consisting of large, paper flowers hanging on sheer curtains that framed the chapter room.

Pref Round: 3 parties, 44 girls per partyThis round has not changed from the past couple of years, as it seems to work perfectly for us! It was serene and absolutely beautiful, with 2 large floral arrangements, sheer curtains framing the room, vase centerpieces, and Alpha Gam engraved glasses and linens.

Fall 2018 Recruitment Details!

2018-2019 Seniors!

Patti Sowell Joyner

Melanie and her husband Parker, shown at right with their daughter, Elizabeth James, started Tailgate Guys in Auburn in 2009. Tailgate Guys provides high-level football tailgating experiences for fans all across the nation. There are about 300 Tailgate Guys' white tents on the Auburn campus during home football games! For more information on Tailgate Guys, visit https://tailgateguys

Elizabeth Gregory NorthElizabeth Gregory North has worked for more than 25 years as an Extension and land-grant communications and marketing professional, earning numerous state and national awards. The Southern Public Relations Federation announced her entrance into the SPRF Hall of Fame at the annual meeting on Sept. 24 in New Orleans.

Elizabeth earned her Bachelor's degree in English at Auburn University and her Master’s degree in English literature from University of Rochester in New York. From 1989 to 1993, Elizabeth worked at Auburn University in Extension Communications for the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. Elizabeth then spent almost 17 years at Texas A&M in various marketing communication roles for Extension and Research, and she also began work towards her doctorate degree in agricultural education with a special emphasis in communication. Elizabeth began working at Mississippi State University in 2013, where she created a quarterly magazine on Extension, an award-winning video series promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and a campaign with quarterback Dak Prescott to promote colorectal cancer screening.

In addition to SPRF, Elizabeth is active in the Public Relations Society of America and Public Relations Association of Mississippi. She was named national president of the Association for Communications Excellence in August 2018. Congratulations to Elizabeth for being selected for the Southern Public Relations Federation's Hall of Fame!

Thank you to Linda M. Breazeale, MSU Extension Service, for contributing information for this article.

Elizabeth Gregory North selected for Southern Public Relations Federation’s Hall of Fame.

Creator of Redeemed Belts

While on vacation one summer, Patti Sowell Joyner bought a bracelet made out of an old belt. She says, "I loved that it had a former life. I was so intrigued that I raided all my closets for belts and began making my own." Now she hunts for unique belts and decorative items and flea markets and thrift shops. She takes castoff items and makes them into beautiful, unique pieces of wearable art. Isaiah 43:1 is her inspiration for her business, Redeemed Belts: "I redeem them much like God redeems us."

Patti's beautiful bracelets are available in Auburn at LocAL Market inside J&M Bookstore on College St. You may also message Patti through Instagram: www.instagram.com/pattijoyner for more information.

Proceeds from the bracelets Patti makes go to Mescal's Childrens's Center of Hope in Luanda, Kenya. Mescal's is changing the course of an entire community. Now they are building a school, and Patti is helping them do it. You can go online to read about this ministry at MesalsKids.org. If you would like to contribute, visit gofundme.com/BuildingHopeSchoolKenya .

Melanie Alemany DuffeyDesignIntelligence lists Melanie Alemany Duffey as

Most Admired EducatorDesignIntelligence (DI) is an independent company in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, dedicated to the business success of organizations in architecture, engineering, construction and design. DI magazine conducts an annual survey of “America’s Top-Ranked Architecture & Design Schools.” The magazine’s rankings are based on surveys of leading practitioners in the fields of design and architecture. Over 6,100 professionals were surveyed in 2018. DesignIntelligence has listed Auburn University Interior Design Assistant Professor Dr. Melanie Alemany Duffey as a Most Admired Educator.

DI magazine quotes Auburn University, saying this about Melanie: “Not only is Dr. Duffey very knowledgeable about our field and practices, she singlehandedly is responsible for the professionalism coming out of our program. She leads by example, and has prepared us all to exceed the highest expectations in the industry as we move out into the real world.”

Congratulations, Melanie, for this very high honor!

Thank you to Amy Weaver in the AU Office of Communications and Marketing and to DesignIntelligance for contributing information for this article. For more information visit the DI website: di-rankings.com/most-admired-educator.html

Inspire the Woman: Alumnae in the Spotlight

Our Inspirational Governor Kay Ellen Ivey: Leading the Way for Women in Alabama

Kay Ellen Ivey grew up in Camden, Alabama, where she won Willcox County's Junior Miss pageant in 1963. That same year she went to Auburn University, where she pledged Alpha Gamma Delta. She was initiated with her pledge class in 1964.

Kay was an active participant in campus life at Auburn. During her freshman year, she was elected senator for the main Student Government Association Senate, as opposed to the separate senate for women. She served 2 terms as senator. She was Student Government Association secretary during her junior year. As a senior, Kay was the first female elected SGA Vice-President. Kay was also a member of the 1966 Homecoming Court, was selected for Who's Who, and was a member of several organizations, including the Academic Honesty Committee , the Law Society, and the Judiciary Council. Kay graduated from Auburn in 1967, the same year Lurleen Wallace became the first female governor of Alabama.

Thank you to the Governor's office , AL.com, and the Auburn University Glomerata digital archives for information and for some of the photos used for this article.

Above: Alpha Gams Alice Henderson Bell (center) and Elizabeth Jernigan Rogers (right) greeting the Governor when she visited Lee County this fall.

After college , Kay was a bank officer and a high school teacher. She entered politics, serving as the Reading Clerk of the Alabama House of Representatives, when Joseph McCorquodale was Speaker of the House. She worked as Assistant Director of the Alabama Development Office, where she helped create new jobs and promote economic development in Alabama.

Kay became the State Treasurer of Alabama in 2002. She was the first Republican elected to this office since Reconstruction. Kay was re-elected in 2006. As State Treasurer, Kay made the office more efficient and was open about how state funds were spent. She ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2010 and won, making her the first Republican female to ever hold that office.

On November 4, 2014, Kay was the first Republican Lieutenant Governor re-elected to the office. As Lt. Governor, she served as President of the Senate. The Lt. Governor's primary Constitutional duty is to preside over legislative proceedings of the upper House.

On April 10, 2017, Kay became the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama, replacing Dr. Robert Bentley upon his resignation. On November 7, 2018, Kay was elected Governor of the State of Alabama by general election. As Governor, Kay has brought conservative leadership, new lobs, and new business to the state. She has received numerous awards and is one of the country's favorite governors.

Gamma Deltas from the '60s gathered along with Kay (seated, 2nd from right) at the home of Merrily Bradley Burgos (seated, 3rd from right) last January. Also attending was Jeanner Swanner Robertson (seated, right).

Right: Kay at the Amazon Fulfillment Center Groundbreaking in Bessemer AL in October 2018.

Left: Kay and Auburn at AU Homecoming 2018. Right: Kay receiving the Alabama Commerce Award in 2018.

Left: Kay as AU SGA Secretary in 1966. Right: Kay as AU SGA Vice-President in 1967.

Alpha Gamma Delta Golden Convention 2018!

Congratulations to our Gamma Delta collegians on all of your 2018 International Golden Convention Awards, including the Recruitment Award, the Impacting the World Award, the Rose Bowl for top scholarship, and The Annulet for the most outstanding large collegiate chapter!

Congratulations to the Auburn-Opelika Alumnae Chapter for being a member of the Jewel Society, contributing over $1,000 or more per year to The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation for 18 years, and for being a Top Ten chapter for donations to the Foundation over the last 2 years.

Alpha Gam Philanthropy, Friendship & Fun!

The Beat Bama Food Drive is an annual tradition where Auburn University and The University of Alabama compete to see which school can bring in the most cans. Auburn's cans are donated to the Food Bank of East Alabama, and Bama's cans are donated to the West Alabama Food Bank. In the 25 years of this good natured competition, students and alumnae have collected a total of over 6 million pounds for the people of Alabama.

Top area chefs put together a fabulous dinner at Hornsby Farms.

Alpha Gam Alums attend Dinner at Hornsby Farms in support of Nourish AL

Nourish, AL was created by Alpha Gam Beth Hornsby, owner of Hornsby Farms, to address food insecurity in East Alabama. In this community, one in four children go home to empty pantries and do not know where their next meal will come from. Childhood is a critical developmental time and healthy nutritious foods are very important. Nourish AL's goal is to help local families bridge the gap during tough times and give them healthy local fruits and vegetables. Each week produce baskets are delivered to families in need. For more information on Nourish AL, visit hornsbyfarms.com/nourish-al.

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From Oct 15 to Nov 15, alumnae collected canned goods at 3 locations in the Auburn/Opelika area and donated them to the Beat Bama Food Drive.

You can receive an invitation to social functions through eVite. Email us at ao.agdalumnae to ask to be put on this list!

Below left: eVite for "Cocktails at the Coho"Hotel has offered us all of their rooms for ou

Above L to R: Beth Bancroft Price, Patti Sowell Joyner, Jan Odom Barfield, Hornsby Farms owner Beth Hornsby, Suzanne Lawrence

Chandler, Kristin Melville Hicks and Kimble Manley Eastman.

Below: Alums provided cookies for collegians during recruitment!

for alums in August! The new Collegiate r 80th Anniversary weekend!

Above: eVite invitation for our Summer Salad meeting in July.

Alumnae Host New Member Dinner at Lauren Parker Palmer's Home in October

20 alumnae hosted 70 new Gamma Delta members for dinner and fellowship,

welcoming them into Alpha Gam!

In lieu of hostess gifts, alums brought Alice supplies for the Lee County Humane Society, where Alice is a volunteer and supporter.

2018 Alumnae Christmas Party at Alice Henderson Bell's Home

Alumnae donated books for underprivileged children for Christmas.

Collegiate Advisers

Chapter – Amanda Freind Nims Membership – Lauren Parker Palmer

& Hillary Parker Ac�vi�es – Shannon Autry Loughridge Scholarship – Jessica Dewberry Taylor

Recruitment – Dori Dobbs Weldon Finance – Natalie Lyle Dickerson

Member Development – Joan Odom Asbury New Member – Jenna Alston Chambliss

House Associa�on Treasurer– Sarah Skipper Social – Blair Nolen DeCoux

Property – Lisa Warren DeGrange

Alumnae Chapter Officers

President – Kris�n Melville HIcks

Vice-President – Beth Bancro� Price Secretary/Editor – Suzanne Lawrence Chandler

Treasurer – Dorinda Gunter Miller IRD Chair – Camille Bonner Davis

Philanthropy Chairs – Cathy Hobbs Long & Deborah Hobbs

A Letter from the Editor Hi Alpha Gam Alums!

I have so enjoyed editing The Chatterbox these past 2 years! The alumnae and collegiate chapters are both very busy, so there is a lot of info, and I always have trouble paring it down!

The collegians are involved in everything imaginable on campus while staying #1 in grades! The alumnae are about to celebrate 80 years of Gamma Delta Chapter at Auburn in February 2019! The alum chapter officers are working hard to make that a great experience for the hundreds of Gamma Delta alumnae planning to attend! Remember that registration ends on JANUARY 10, 2019!!

This year we obtained a new mailing address and created a PayPal acount for paying dues. We post events on eVite and EventBrite. We created a new website and worked hard to post events on social media. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Loyally,Suzanne Lawrence Chandler '80Editor, The Chatterbox thechatterboxeditor@gmail.com

Thank you for your help with The Chatterbox!· Beth Price · Cleary Gray Plosser· Lindsey Allred· Lydia Moore · Mary Pat Farmer

Auburn-Opelika Alpha Gam Alumnae on Social Media:

Facebook Page: facebook.com/AOAGDAlums (public)Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/AO.AGDAlumnae (private)Instagram: instagram.com/aoalphagamalums (private)Twitter: twitter.com/AOAlphaGamAlums (public)

Gamma Delta Alumnae on Social Media: Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/AuburnAlphaGamAlums (private)

Connect with Alpha Gam!!

Contact Information for AGD IHQ:

ΑΓΔ International Headquarters 8710 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260

Phone: 317.663.4200Email: info@alphagammadelta.org

Website: alphagammadelta.org

Websites to visit:

Auburn-Opelika AGD Alumnae Website: auburnopelika.alphagammadelta.org

Gamma Delta Collegiate Chapter Website: auburnalphagam.com

International AGD Website alphagammadelta.org

Contact Information for Auburn-Opelika AGD Alumnae Chapter:

Auburn-Opelika Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Chapter 2415 Moores Mill Road, Suite 265 # 230 Auburn, AL 36830

General Email: ao.agdalumnae@gmail.com Chatterbox Email: thechatterboxeditor@gmail.com

Website: auburnopelika.alphagammadelta.org

My Experience as Chapter Presidentby Sadie Argo

The Gamma Delta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta is an incredible group of women who inspire me every day to lead them well. Being the chapter president has been such an honor, but ultimately it has been a place of serving the Lord. I did not know what plans He had for me coming into such a strong chapter full of involved, intelligent women; so when I felt the call to run for chapter president, I was nervous. Who was I to lead a chapter full of leaders? The Lord has completely wrecked what I thought I could do for this chapter, and changed it to what He could do for this chapter. He has used it completely for His glory, and thankfully, as president, I get to watch Him carry out His plans every day! I always say that this chapter makes my job as president easier because it is a lot easier to lead women who are driven, who want the best for the chapter, and who love the Lord wholeheartedly. That being said, this job has not necessarily been easy. This chapter has faced some trials, but it was cool to see how the Lord united the chapter to be stronger than ever.

This chapter is an impeccable group of women who strive to be their best selves every day. They seriously never cease to amaze me. From achieving number one in grades year after year for twenty-one years, to having Miss Homecoming and Miss Auburn, to having three cheerleaders and two War Eagle Girls, to having large groups from each pledge class go on mission trips every year, these women represent Alpha Gam so well. I seriously do not understand how some of them fit in all that they do into a day’s time. I look up to countless members of this chapter because of all that they do, but also how they live their lives. This group is respected on Auburn’s campus, so when you say you’re an Alpha Gam, there is a “repertoire” that comes with it. These women are well known, looked up to, and loved on this campus. I could go on and on about this chapter, but to sum it up they are incredible women who love each other well and love the Lord more.

As you can see, I am honored to be a part of this chapter, but even more honored to serve this chapter. Needless to say, being chapter president will be so beneficial for my future. I have learned how to lead others, how to receive constructive criticism, how to have hard conversations, and how to love people better. I learned more about myself and have grown more as a person serving in this role, and I am so grateful. I am also thankful for the opportunities it has provided me with because I feel even more equipped for professional roles after college. Alpha Gam has provided me with the best experience the past four years of college, and for that I will be ever grateful!

Sadie Argo Elected Miss Homecoming 2018

This fall Gamma Delta President Sadie Argo was elected Miss Homecoming for Auburn University. Sadie's platform was "Up with Argo," and the focus of it was Project Uplift, raising awareness of this outreach at Auburn and helping develop a scholarship for a Project Uplift student to eventually attend Auburn University. Not only did Sadie raise money for the Project Uplift Scholarship, but Project Uplift reported an significant increase in collegiate volunteers. Congratulations to Sadie and to her amazing Alpha Gam campaign team!

Sadie Argie, left, shown with Auburn University President Steven Leath and Gamma Delta and Alabama Governer Kay Ivey at the Homecoming football game. Photo courtesy of Kay Ivey on Instagram

The Collegiate Chapter's Fearless Leader: Sadie Argo

Our Beautiful, Brilliant & Busy Collegians!

Alpha Gam has been ranked #1 in grades for all of Greek Life on Auburn's campus for 21 consecutive years!

Left: Bible Study

Right: Top 20 Miss Auburn Katherine Carothers

Above: Lauren Bradford (left), Miss Auburn University 2018, Aubie, and Karson Fair (right), Miss Auburn University 2017

Left: Casey Doerer SEC Recap Reporter ESPNU’s Campus Connection

Right: Katie Mac placed top 10, won Best Activewear, & Miss Congeniality at Miss Alabama Teen USA

Left: Our Alpha Gam Tiger Paws Right: 2 of our 3 Alpha Gam Cheerleaders with Aubie

Gamma Delta 2019 Executive Council Teams

President – Mary Braden HendonVP of Chapter Wellness – Chandler Moss

Director of Ritual – Haley HarmonDirector of Sisterhood – Mary Carmen Haynes and Abigail Pitts

VP of Academic Excellence – Abby MashburnDirector of Academic Enrichment – Jordan BeamDirector Academic Achievement – Kennedy Jarvis

VP of Recruitment – Macy Beth LeeDirector of Membership – Cleary Gray PlosserAssistant membership – Tristen FittsAssistant Director of Recruitment – Brooke Lindsey and Anna Hart

VP of Finance – Adele BirdAssistant Director of Finance – Lindsey Young

VP of Administration – Collyn DavisDirectors of Communication – Carrie Johnson and Caroline Rice Director of Chapter History – Carolyn Cooper

VP of Member Experience–Tay Tay StroudDirector of Sophomore Experience – Anna Beth HildDirector of Junior Experience – Hannah LeeDirector of Senior Experience – Emily Besse

VP of New Member Experience – McKenley ParkerDirector of New Member Programs – Katherine StubblefieldDirector of New Member Engagement – Emily Anne Beauchaine

VP of Event Planning– Savannah Kirchner Director of Special Events – Katherine FacteauDirector of Social Events – Caroline Johnson

VP of Marketing – Lydia MooreDirector of Merchandising – Anna Claire GannDirector of Social Media – Miranda WolnoSocial Media Monitor – Caroline Harris

VP of Campus Relations – Maggie RowellDirector of Leadership – Brooke GilliamDirector of Activities – Katie McIntyreJunior Panhellenic Delegate – Emily EnglezosIntramural Chair – Morgan Hawk

VP of Philanthropy – Katie PowersDirector of Community Service – Caroline BrancheDirector of Philanthropy – Mary Grace Long

Property Coordinator – Camille DiCarloProperty Assistant – Julia Goodson

RECRUITMENT 2019

Chapter Name Chapter Location Chapter Address Estimated 2019 Recruitment Dates

Gamma Delta Auburn University

Alpha Gamma Delta Magnolia Hall Box #6

201 E Wire Rd Auburn University, AL 36849

August 10 - 16

Gamma Omega University of Alabama at Birmingham

Alpha Gamma Delta UAB Office of Student Involvement

CRCT 190 1720 2nd Ave S

Birmingham, AL 35294

August 20 - 24

Gamma Psi University of North Alabama

Alpha Gamma Delta UNA Box 5355

University of North Alabama Florence, AL 35632

August 15 - 19

Gamma Sigma Troy University

Alpha Gamma Delta Box 820981

Troy University Troy, AL 36082

August 5 - 10

Gamma Upsilon University of Montevallo

Alpha Gamma Delta Drawer AA

University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL 35115

August 23 - 25

Psi University of Alabama

Alpha Gamma Delta MSC # 870410

1831 University Station Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

August 9 - 17

Theta Beta Auburn University at Montgomery

Alpha Gamma Delta Office of Student Act

PO Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124

September 6 - 8

Theta Epsilon University of South Alabama

Alpha Gamma Delta 8060 Cottage Hill Rd

Mobile, AL 36695 August 15 - 21

RIF UPDATED & LEGACY INFORMATION INCLUDED ON FORM

The Alpha Gamma Delta Rush Informa�on Form (RIF) has changed over the last few years. All legacy informa�on is now included on the main RIF. A copy our RIF is attached to this newsleter. Ques�ons? Please contact ΑΓΔ Interna�onal Headquarters at 317.663.4200.

You may print out the following 2-page RIF, complete it, and mail to the school at the school's address as noted on the above list.

Some schools will allow emailed recommendations, and you will need to contact the AGD chapter at the school to get their email address. In that case, complete the RIF by typing in the information, Save As [name of file] on your hard drive, then attach the completed RIF and any other information to an email and send.

Gamma Delta accepts emailed recommendations. Email them to: aualphagam.membership@gmail.com .

Ask the rushee for a photo, a copy of her final school transcript, a photo, and her resume and include these items with your RIF. Please treat these items as confidential.

Alpha Gamma Delta Recruitment Recommendation General Information Name of Potential Member: ______________________________________________________________________________

FIRST PREFERRED NAME MIDDLE LAST

Hometown: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE/PROVINCE

Attach additional information like a resume, photograph or transcript to this form. If these items are not available, complete the Supplemental Activities Form.

Scholarship Information High School: __________________________________________________________________ GPA or Letter Grade: _______

NAME CITY, STATE/PROVINCE College/University (if applicable): _________________________________________________ GPA or Letter Grade: _______

NAME CITY, STATE/PROVINCE High School Graduation Date: ____________________ College Class: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Legacy Information This woman is an Alpha Gamma Delta legacy of an alumna or collegiate member(s) in Good Standing: Yes No Please indicate the full name (including maiden name), phone number and email address of this woman’s legacy connections:

Alpha Gamma Delta Legacy Policy • A legacy is a woman in a family relationship such as a daughter,

sister or granddaughter to an AΓΔ member in Good Standing. • A legacy must be a qualified potential new member in her own right

as well as be compatible with the chapter. A chapter is not required to offer a bid to a legacy.

• A legacy who falls below the carry line will only be extended a courtesy invite back to the first invitational round of events if she hasa Recommendation from a member in Good Standing

• Alpha Gamma Delta chapters are not to call a potential newmember’s legacy connection upon her release nor are chapters to

provide information about the status of a legacy or any other potential new member during recruitment. The Fraternity respects every potential new member’s right to make her own decision and to choose how and when she informs her family and friends. While Alpha Gamma Delta recognizes the value of the legacy relationship, the Fraternity also respects potential new member privacy and each chapter’s confidentiality during the Membership Selection process.

• If a legacy attends Preference or a final function, she must be placed at the top of the chapter’s bid list.

Recommendation Information Family Greek affiliations (please give organization and relationship to the woman):

Check the box next to your recommendation: Exceptional candidate Good candidate Average/fair candidate Below average candidate/recommend with reservations I do not recommend this woman

Relationship Information: I have known this woman for _____________ years OR I do not know this woman personally

Please provide factual, specific information explaining the recommendation indicated above including relevant information about the nature of your relationship with the potential new member.

Recommender’s Information Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

FIRST MAIDEN LAST Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

STREET CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

My Chapter/School: _____________________________________________________________________________________ CHAPTER/SCHOOL INITIATION YEAR

I am a/an: Alumna in Good Standing Collegian in Good Standing Mail form to the chapter’s campus address, ATTN: Membership Coordinator. Questions? Contact International Headquarters at 317.663.4200.

Recruitment Recommendation – Supplemental Activities Form Please note this page of the recruitment recommendation does not need to be completed if a detailed resume is attached. Attachments may include but are not limited to resumes, photographs and transcripts.

Name of Potential Member: _________________________________________________________________________ FIRST PREFERRED NAME MIDDLE LAST

Anticipated/Current Major: ___________________________________________________________________________

Leadership Please indicate any leadership positions the potential member held during high school and/or in college. If available, please indicate the number of years.

Clubs and Organizations Please indicate any clubs or organizations in which the potential new member was involved during high school and/or in college. If available, please indicate the number of years.

Community Service Please indicate any community service activities in which the potential member participated during high school and/or in college. If available, please indicate the number of years.

Awards or Honors Please indicate any awards or honors the potential member has received in high school and/or college.

Additional Information Please list any additional information about interests or hobbies below.

Mail form to the chapter’s campus address, ATTN: Membership Coordinator. Questions? Contact International Headquarters at 317.663.4200.