Fall 2009 Newsletter

March 20th, 2009

Ceres Women's Fraternity

Sowing Seeds

“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant”, by Robert Louis Stevenson. This quote sticks in my mind as a description of our chapter from the past semester until now. Currently the Ceres chapter is small in numbers. With twelve members, Special Interest: we have found it hard to fill positions and maximize attendance at events. Invitation to Founders Day! However, I am very proud to say that the Ceres chapter is dedicated, smart, Look for exciting and committed. The hard work our information about the small chapter has done has Alpha Omicron pledge class contributed to many of the positive outcomes thus far. In my opinion, our Questions? Please contact our Alumnae chapter has affected the Greek system, each other’s lives, and the Relations Chair, Lindsey Reid at: community just as much that a [email protected] chapter of 100 individuals would du have. The quote mentioned earlier [email protected] describes our chapter, because each Inside: day we work hard and may not see achievement; however, the hard work Spotlight: Kelly Hammen 2 we put in today will pay off in the Fundraising 2 future. Recruitment 3 Retreat began a journey for Spotlight: Kimber Pamp 3 each member, we challenged ourselves to uphold the chapter’s Alpha Omicron 4 responsibilities and activities despite Community Service 5 the small number of members we Ag O 5 had. One goal that astonishes me as I write this address is a goal the chapter Spotlight:Mallory Lambrecht 6 set to recruit ten or more girls. Is this Chaplin 6 goal achievable? Are we crazy? Greek Life 7 These are just a couple of questions that floated in the minds of the Founders Day 7 members and probably anyone CERES 8 reading this. As formal recruitment passed quickly and informal shortly after, our chapter would soon know

the fate of the goal, which we had set. As bids were handed out, I continued to receive phone calls from women accepting their bids. By the end of the week, we had received nine new pledges, a record number that beat the record of seven, which was in my pledge class. Wow! Could it be true! Our focus and hard work had really paid off, as we planted seeds at retreat and had a successful harvest after recruitment. The dedication of the Ceres members have astonished me in many ways and to this day I have no doubt that the chapter will remain a successful organization that can achieve anything no matter how many women are involved. The chapter continues to plant seeds everyday, whether it is in our own lives, school, or the doings of the Ceres chapter itself. Ultimately, these seeds will turn into a successful harvest for the chapter as many of us have already witnessed thus far.

Mallory Lambrecht

Ceres Women's Fraternity Senior Spotlight Hammen It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies by! It seems like just yesterday I transferred up to SDSU and shortly thereafter joined Ceres. Knowing that I needed a way of meeting people when I moved to Brookings, I thought what better way than to join Greek life. Little did I know that this group a girls would have such a major impact on my life. The women of Ceres have helped to give me the strength, courage, and knowledge to succeed on the path I have chosen. They have not only helped me become who I am, but have also helped me determine what is truly close to my heart. Ceres helped to build me as a person through community service and team work, but it has been the little things that made the most impact. Those memories made in the late hour living room conversations, attempting to study at

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the dining room table, watching scary movies in the middle of the day, and comparing livestock and boys in the same sentence and still understand each other. The Ceres girls have not only been sisters, but also coworkers, leaders, advisors, and best friends. This is something that I didn’t expect when I joined, but it has become clear to me that joining Ceres has been one of the best decisions of my life. Even though there has been blood drawn, tears shed, dreams dreamed, and memories made we all have to remember that this is just the beginning for each of my sisters and friends. So, to the girls who will lead the future: don’t be afraid to ask questions, raise your voice, and remember you only get what you put into something, so be active!

Fundraising and Scholarship

Mandy mother had cancer.Peterson On October 13, we

Thank you to everyone who came to the fundraiser for Shi!

The fall 2009 semester has been filled with fundraising and scholarship for the SDSU Ceres chapter. On Sept. 21, the chapter raised $80 at our Pizza Ranch Fundraiser. We began selling Yankee Candles on Sept. 29th and continued sales until Oct. 23rd . Our goal was for each member to sell at least two candles to help raise money for the chapter. Recently one of our members, Shi, decided to go inactive for the semester when she found out her

held a fundraiser for her by serving walking tacos at Hansen Hall with all proceeds going toward Shi and her family and raised $ 1,500. To promote scholastic achievement goals the active members have set personal academic goals. We picked a specific academic goal and then ways to reach our goal. We will also have a steak and beans dinner, rewarding members that have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher with steak and serving the rest beans.

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Recruitment kicked off this year on September 14th through September 18th, which was later than usual. Erin Kennedy, Ceres Vice President, was in charge of Formal Recruitment this year through her position as Recruitment/Programming. Our PanHellenic Recruitment Counselors this year were Mallory Lambrecht, Nicole Hansen, and Lindsey Reid. Formal Recruitment kicked off in the Prairie Lounge in the union where the Ceres girls had the opportunity to tell the Potential New Members (PNM’s) about Ceres. Our speakers were Kelly Hammen and Alma Meza. The week continued with showcase night, where the PNM’s learned more about what Ceres is and what we do. We made coasters that will benefit our sister, Shi Haupert, who had to take the semester off because her mother has Senior been diagnosedSpotlight with cancer. We also made cookie Pamp mixes in bringing jars as a Kimber

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philanthropy activity, which will go to the Brookings Women’s Shelter. Wednesday was house tours and Thursday was our preference night. On pref night we did a partial ceremony showing our attributes. Bid day was on Friday at McCrory Gardens. Ceres welcomed Maria Benson and Marissa Granstra into our chapter! The following week of September 23rd kicked off informal recruitment. This year we tried some new activities. On Wednesday we held a craft night, Thursday we had a Lip Smackin’ finger lickin’ rib night at the house, Monday we held an ice cream social at Hansen Hall, and Tuesday we had bingo night at the house. Informal Recruitment added seven more pledges; Amelia Thompson, Erin Wilson, Ivy Latham, Kristi Knox, Maddy Wren, Reilley Olson, and Veronica Meza!

those members we already have closer and to form a true sisterhood bond. The girls that went highly recommend other members of the chapter as well as Hi, my name is Kimber Pamp. I am currently going to school at South Dakota State University and will be graduating this December. I am majoring in Animal Science and have a minor in Horticulture. I am originally from a small farm in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. On that small farm we raised Southdown Sheep and various breeds of chickens. I joined Ceres the spring semester in 2008 when I first transferred to SDSU. I honestly had no intentions on joining a women’s fraternity when I started school but I ended up going to a Ceres informal recruitment event and loved it! All it

took was going to that one event and I knew I wanted to join. It was a great decision because it rounded out my education at SDSU. I was able to partake in community services, Greek events, meetings, and agricultural experiences. On top of all that I got to do all those things with girls that were like my sisters! After graduation I plan on working for a year or so to pay off my student loans and then I want to go back to school for a masters degree. After all that schooling, my game plan is to buy a nice little farm (with plenty of pasture for the sheep or course!) and start a greenhouse and winery with my husband, Ben.

Bid day at McCrory Gardens.

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Alpha Omicron Pledge Class

Pledges Top: Marissa Granstra, Maria Benson, Reilley Olson, Amelia Jo Thompson, and Madeline Wren. Bottom: Veronica Meza, Erin Wilson, Kristi Knox, Ivy Latham

Interested in sponsoring a pledge through dues assistance? Donations can be sent to Ceres, c/o Amanda Beyer, Pledge Educator. Thanks!

Ceres is very excited to welcome nine pledges to our chapter this fall. These young ladies were chosen because they display many of the Ceres attributes. We worked hard to recruit many girls that would contribute to the chapter. On November 21, we will be ecstatic to initiate these girls into our chapter. Veronica Meza is studying Biology along with Pre-dental to become a dentist. She came to SDSU from Belle Fourche, SD. This freshman loves to play soccer, video games, and cruise the internet. Veronica chose to join Ceres because she wants to try something different and enjoys being with the people in Ceres. Marissa Granstra is a freshman at SDSU studying Prenursing. She came to SDSU from Windom, MN. Marissa enjoys snowmobiling in the winter and working at the nursing home. She joined Ceres to become more involved on campus. She is very comfortable with Ceres and feels this is where she belongs. Ivy Latham is a transfer student studying Landscape Architecture. She is from Clearmont, WY. Ivy enjoys sleeping and playing sports. She joined Ceres to become more involved on campus and meet new people. Erin Wilson is a freshman studying Landscape Architecture. She is from Marian, SD. Erin enjoys making jewelry, participating in 4-H, and showing sheep and cattle. She chose to join Ceres to become more involved and to meet some girls with similar interests. Reilley Olson is studying Parks and Recreation. She came to SDSU from Trimont, MN and enjoys riding her horse, playing golf, and

Amanda theatre. Reilley chose to Beyer join Ceres because she loves being involved, wants to meet new people, and feels that an agriculture based women’s fraternity is best for her. She also wants to be involved in her community and make a difference. Maria Benson is a sophomore studying Elementary Education. She came to SDSU from Viborg, SD. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family, playing sports, and shopping. Maria chose to join Ceres because she wants to be more involved and meet new people. Madeline Wren is a freshman studying Animal Science and came to SDSU from Freeman, SD. She enjoys participating in rodeos. Maddy joined Ceres to meet new people and to become more involved in her community. Kristi Knox is a junior studying FCS and Elementary Education. She is from Frankfort, SD, and enjoys hanging out with her friends, working with her animals, and watching sporting events. Kristi joined Ceres to become more involved and to meet new people. Amelia Jo Thompson is a transfer student studying Agriculture Business. She is from Doland, SD. She enjoys many activities including competition shooting, being with friends and family, and water sports in the summer. Amelia joined Ceres because her older sister was in Ceres and told her how great it is. She wants to be more involved, do volunteer work, and make new friends for life. Ceres is thrilled about initiating these great girls. They are learning more about us and us about them during every Pledge Education class. We cannot wait to see what they bring and how they contribute to our chapter.

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Ceres Continues to Give Back Ceres is once again working

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August 14 and 15 the Girl Scouts had a Day Camp where Ceres was invited to help out. On the 14th of August the leaders and some of the older Girl Scouts came to set up the Day Camp, and we were informed on what we were going to be doing the whole day. On the 15th the brownies and daisy girls arrived. They learned how to build a camp fire, tye-dye tshirts, set up a tent, and perform skits! The Brownie Girls had their Bridge Ceremony on September 29th and now we have new brownie girls that Ceres will be meeting. Sadly, the first few meetings of Girl Scouts have been on Tuesday nights but the meetings will be changed to Monday nights once again. On the 26th of October the Girl Scouts are having a Halloween Party, three of the Ceres girls will be going to the party/meeting. We have also been involved with our other philanthropies this

semester. During formal recruitment, we crafted coasters once again to sell as our relay for life fundraiser. The potential new members really enjoyed the craft, and the Ceres ladies enjoyed the opportunity to meet new ladies and raise money for our national philanthropy. We participated in Highway Clean Up again this semester, and were pleasantly surprised to see that the department of transportation had replaced our sign that blew away in the wind a few years ago. We had eight members participate and cleaning only took one hour! We look forward to more opportunities to give back to the community in the upcoming semester as well as get our new members involved in the act of philanthropy. May the attribute of service continue strongly in the upcoming semester for our chapter!

Ceres: Roman Goddess of Agriculture One of the attributes of Ceres is Ag Orientation. The annual Ceres sponsored Ag Fair is held in the spring. Ag Fair is a chance for the first and second graders from around the area to get in touch with some different agricultural experiences. Kids get the chance to interact with large animals along with poultry, and possibly even rabbits that are brought onto campus. They also get exposed to farm safety and a variety of crops. Last spring was an excellent turnout with around 180 kids showing up. There are a lot of teachers that get very excited each year when they receive our letter to sign up for this event.

Amanda Beyer and Amber Janssen at Highway Clean Up!

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With Ceres having such good Ag roots a lot of our girls get pretty involved with Little I, the largest annual livestock exposition in the country held at SDSU. We had several girls participate in different events within Little I, including our very own Kimber Pamp in the lamb lead contest. Annually in the fall we nominate a Prominent Woman in Ag. Ag has a major impact on the lifestyle of the woman selected. She receives a plaque and has the chance to give a speech at the Fall Founder’s Day Formal.

If you would like to make a donation for the Spring 2010 Ag Fair please let us know at [email protected]!

Ceres Women's Fraternity Senior Spotlight Lambrecht My name is Mallory Lambrecht and I am from Wood River, Nebraska. I was born and raised on a ranch with a small cow/calf operation, and have shown cattle a good majority of my life. The passion I grew up with is what brought me to SDSU to pursue a four-year degree in Animal Science. It was no question what my major would be, but I had no idea just how involved I would become in the agriculture system on campus. Being five hours away from home, forced me to become involved in groups on campus that had similar goals and interests as I did. Block and Bridle was the first club I became involved in, and I met a handful of people who made me feel much more comfortable with the college setting. However, no matter what clubs I was involved with, I realize now that joining Ceres was one of the best decisions I have made. I am confident to say that the young women I have become family with in Ceres will remain family when I graduate in December. I joined Ceres in the spring of 2007 and I must admit that I would have never imagined joining a Greek chapter. It all began when my roommate told

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me she was attending an event that a club was putting on. She asked if I wanted to tag along, and I knew this would be the best way to meet new people, so I joined her. The event was held at the Ceres house, and before I knew it I had received an invitation to join, and with little hesitation, I accepted. Ceres has benefited me in many ways. Serving on various committees, as house manager, agriculture orientation chair, pledge educator, and president has all contributed to the skills I have gained. I would like to thank those members who recruited me; you have given me an amazing opportunity. In addition, I want to thank my current sisters for being my family, you people have made such an impact in my life, an impact that I will never forget. When I graduate this December, I plan on maintaining my cornhusker roots and moving back to Nebraska. With my degree, I hope to obtain a job within the meat industry or with 4-H extension. Eventually I would like to own and operate my own custom meat locker. Thanks again for all of the fun memories in Ceres; I will remember them for the rest of my life.

Chaplin Alma Meza A new year starts for Ceres members sitting around the fire in Beresford, SD during Fall Retreat. Thank you to Erin Kennedy and her family for providing accommodations!

the Chaplin. I was elected Chaplin in the spring semester of 2009. I am from Belle Fourche, SD which is about 6 hours away from Brookings. I am really excited to have been elected and I hope to keep the Chaplin traditions alive. As a Chaplin I continue saying the prayer at the formal meetings, and I give the bible verse of the week. I know in past years we have had bible studies, unfortunately this year it has been a busy semester for many

of us which won’t be possible. We also have been sticking strong with each other, in past days one of our newer members lost her grandmother and we offered our grievances by giving her a sympathy card in which all members of the chapter signed. As a new Chaplin I hope to keep carrying on the similar traditions of being a Chaplin, and hope to succeed in the Chaplin position.

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Ch-Ch-Changes in the Greek Community With the leaves changing color on the trees, so has Greek Life been changing before our very eyes. The Greek Leadership boards experienced some changes in the spring, downsizing to four positions on the Pan Hellenic Council (PHC) and on the Inter Fraternity Council (IFC). They consist of President, Vice President, Secretary and Recruitment/Programming. The Greek Programming Board (GPB) was dissolved and a unified greek council was formed in its place, consisting of the four PHC executive members and the four IFC executive members. Just as the positions have changed, so have the activities within the system. Each month, the Recruitment and Programming chairs plan and execute a Greek social event for the entire Greek community. So far this semester, we’ve held a Jack’s Place game night where we played Wii, pool, darts, foosball, and sang a little karaoke. Next month, we’re

planning a Greeks Give Thanks, which will be a Thanksgiving potluck/comedy night. Formal Recruitment was held September 14-18th. We had 90 potential new members interested in the Greek System and 50 women pledge a fraternity. We changed a few minor things about the week, and we feel that they were pertinent and made formal recruitment a positive experience for the potential new members and the chapters. We have also welcomed another new element to the Greek System, a new Greek Life advisor. Addie Wolcott joined the team on September 14th, 2009. She is an SDSU graduate in Speech Communications and resides in Brookings. She is an excellent resource for the Unified Greek Council as well as all members of the Greek community. She has been an important resource to us and we are very glad to have her on the team!

Erin Kennedy and Alma Meza play foosball during a social event put at Jack’s Place.

November 21, 2009 Social Hour: 5:30-6:30 | Dinner from 6:30-7:00 | Program: 7:00-8:30 Dance 9-12 RSVP by November 15 to [email protected] or 515-689-0255 Ticket cost is $20 per person Jam out with the Ceres women and rock on with sisterhood and success as we…

The South Dakota State University Chapter Janssen Chapter Officersof Ceres Advisors

PHONE: 605.697.6978 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://studentorgs.sdstate.org/ceres

CERES WOMEN’S FRATERNITY 710 13TH AVENUE BROOKINGS, SD 57006

President: Mallory Lambrecht Vice Pres: Erin Kennedy Secretary: Kelly Hammen Treasurer: Nicole Hansen Asst. Treasurer: Mandy Peterson Alumnae Relations: Lindsey Reid Pledge Ed: Amanda Beyer Asst. Pledge Ed: Alma Meza Music Coordinator: Christine Hoglund Recruitment Chair: Amber

Asst. Recruitment: Courtney Arends

Debra Thomas Rebecca Bott Jeff Held

Active Members Gisela Hernandez

About Our Organization… Ceres is a sisterhood for women who demonstrate qualities of character, scholarship, and professional excellence and generally come from a rural background or share an agricultural interest.

CERES WOMEN’S FRATERNITY 710 13TH AVENUE BROOKINGS, SD 57006

The women of Ceres have a diverse range of majors including: Animal Science, Engineering, Ag Journalism, Apparel Merchandising, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, and Consumer Affairs.