March 2009 Wdc Dg Hannah's News Bytes

WDC DELTA GAMMA SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:

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Don’t forgot to sign up to sponsor a senior at Founders Day on March 21!

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Nominate your sisters for awards at Founders Day! See page 3 for more details.

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Wear Your Badge of DG paraphernalia during the week of March 2nd!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: SIG Calendar

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Spring Fling

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Sponsor a Senior

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Member of the Month

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Founders Day Awards

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Finance Update

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Panhellenic Update

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Founders Day Speaker

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DC Hannahs’ News Bytes M A R C H

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Letter from the President Just when I thought Spring was almost here, we get our biggest snow storm since 2007! It’s so lovely to see everything glistening and covered with snow, but I’m happy to hear warmer weather is just around the corner! With this being my final President letter, I have to say it has been such an honor to serve as your President these past two years. I had pretty big shoes to fill, and I have to say I was little nervous about taking on such a role. Over time, I became more confident, and I truly feel I have served you well. I must say

this chapter would not be as amazing as it is without the dedication and support of my officers and coordinators. Without them, our chapter would not be what it is today!

Thank you so much for all that you have done these past two years! I’m confident our new team of officers and coordinators will continue to “do good” and grow our chapter. We are 100 members strong!

I hope to see you at Founders Day on Saturday, March 21! This is an opportunity to honor our three founders and the fraternity. Once again, we will be sharing this special day with the ladies of Beta Epsilon. Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve as your President. It has been an extremely rewarding experience. ITB, Tonya Richardson, Epsilon Chi WDC President

What not to miss this month Join the WDC Alumnae Chapter and collegians from American University to celebrate one of the most honored of DG's ritual traditionsFounders Day! This is an opportunity to honor the three founders and rededicate ourselves to the ideas of the Fraternity. Stephanie Craig, a member of the WDC alumnae chapter, will

be our speaker. For Stephanie’s bio, please see page 5. Founders Day will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Clyde's of Gallery Place, which is located at 707 7th Street NW and the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. You can pay via

PayPal on our website (www.wdcdeltagamma.org), or if you prefer to pay via check please contact Genefer at [email protected]. See page 2 for more information on Sponsoring a Senior at Founders Day!

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Special Interest Group Calendar Book Club Join the ladies of Book Club on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 pm at a member’s home near the Gallery Place/ Chinatown metro station. For more information or to RSVP, email Danielle at [email protected]. Dineout The next Dineout will be held at Pizzeria Paradiso in Georgetown (3282 M St NW) on Monday, March 16. Join us for some of the best pizza in the city, drinks, and more! For more information, to RSVP, or to be added to the Dineout list, please email Tracey & April at [email protected].

at 10:00 am for “What’s your favorite snack?” The SIG will meet at a member’s home to play inside or out (depending on the weather) and to sample favorite snacks. Please bring your child’s favorite healthy snack and copies of the recipe to share. To RSVP or for more information contact Kerri at [email protected]. Winetasting Join us for Gal's Guide to Buying Wine (On a Budget!) on Tuesday, March 31 at Best Cellars in Clarendon, VA! Always reaching for the same go-to bottle at the store? Learn from the experts at

Best Cellars about some lesser-known regions and varietals available from their great $15 and under wall. The best part? Get to taste these wines at the same time (for free!) This wine tasting event will focus on wine shopping from a woman's perspective. There are no minimum purchase requirements or fees involved- the fantastic staff at Best Cellars are just happy to have us! For more information or to RSVP, email Meredith at [email protected]. We do have a maximum amount of attendees for this event, so RSVP early!

Lunch Bunch The Lunch Bunch will meet at the Founders Day Brunch on Saturday, March 21. See ‘What not to miss this month’ on page 1 for more information. Sweet Peas Sweet Peas and their DG moms will meet on March 6

Mark your calendars now for the Spring Fling & Foundation Fundraiser on May 20!

February’s Lunch Bunch at the Center for the Visually Impaired at Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. L to R: Jen Ingber, Joyce Maguire, Elle Russell, Rachael Cousart, Janice Fugler, Stephanie Craig, Helen Gordon, Natasha Pedroza, and Lola Reinsch.

Spring Fling & Foundation Fundraiser Mark your calendars now for Delta Gamma's Spring Fling and Foundation Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 20 at Clarendon Grill in Arlington, VA! All Greek organizations are invited to attend. Mix and

mingle with DC area Greeks while we "do good" and raise money for Foundation! The event includes happy hour drink and food specials with proceeds benefiting Service for Sight. For more informa-

tion, check our website, www.wdcdeltagamma.org, or email [email protected] or [email protected].

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Sponsor a Senior at Founders Day We are once again welcoming the graduating seniors from American University into alumnae life at our Founder's Day event. Your contribution will purchase an official senior installation pin from Executive Offices for a graduating senior attending Founders Day. Spon-

soring alumnae will participate in the senior installation and will be paired with a senior for the pinning ceremony. A special table will be reserved for sponsoring alumnae, positioned to facilitate discussion with seniors as they embark upon their journey into the alumnae world.

The cost to sponsor a senior is $5. You can pay via PayPal on our website (www.wdcdeltagamma.org), or if you prefer to pay via check please contact Genefer at [email protected].

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Sponsor a Senior at Founders Day and welcome a graduating AU collegian into alumnae life!

Member of the Month: Tonya Richardson Tonya Richardson is a true Delta Gamma superstar! She is a devoted friend, sister, and leader. Her enthusiasm and excitement are infectious, and

her dedication to WDC Delta Gamma is invaluable. Tonya has consistently been a vital member of the WDC DG alumnae group. Tonya served as President from 2007-2009 and as VP Communications from 2005-2007, and she will

continue her service to the WDC DG as VP Programming for the next two years! Tonya, thanks for helping WDC Delta Gamma become such a strong sisterhood of amazing and talented women!

Founders Day Awards Founder's Day is fast approaching and it's time to nominate your sisters for the following fabulous awards: Best “New” Member: This woman has been a great addition to the group in her willingness to make a contribution to the group and local chapters since joining us within the last 12 months. Anchor Girl: This woman has shown incredible DG spirit and pride. She's always proud to be

a DG and an active participant at many WDC alumnae chapter events.

extremely reliable and dependable in the year and should be recognized for her dedication.

Super Service Alumna: This woman exemplifies the Delta Gamma philosophy of service to her community through volunteer and professional activities throughout the year.

Most Outstanding Alumna: This woman has shown personal devotion and service to the WDC alumnae chapter in the past year that is far beyond normal alumnae participation.

nominate your

Please submit your nominations by Tuesday, March 17 to Meredith at [email protected].

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Behind the Scenes Award: This woman has put forth great efforts for our chapter, but in a very quiet way. She has been

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WDC DG sisters for Founders Day awards by

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Finance Update We want to thank all the women who have joined our chapter during our 2008-2009 fiscal year—we are currently 100 members strong! A special thanks to the following dues-paying members: Abigail Walling Adrien Fairweather Alexis Pierce Alicia Robben Alison Fraser Alison Scotti Allyson Pyeritz Amanda Haff Amanda Iovino Amrita Dutta-Gupta Amy Garrison Andrea Agathoklis Andrea Campbell Anne Burnett April Black Ashlen Anderson Ashley Whitmire Ashly Mitchell Brianna Charpentier Carol Dabbs Catherine Harper-Parker Catherine Lux Christin Vandegrift Christine Rocchio Cristina Gomez Dani Rovenger Danielle Frottier Danielle Yates Deanne Seward Dena Baron Smith Diane Cross Elizabeth Haile Emily Benavides Emily Clark

Wear your badge, or any other DG paraphernalia, during the week of March 2nd!

Erika Nortemann Erin Anderson Esa Sferra-Bonistalli Genefer Thornton Helen Gordon Hillary Miko Ivette Fernandez Janelle Iturbe Janis Milczewski Keating Jean LaFauci Schutt Jen Middleton Jen Olsen Jennifer (Upton) Steuart Jennifer Frost Jennifer Ingber Jennifer Straccia Jenny Rice Jessica Ford Julie Herward Julie McLaughlin Justa Schmidt Kalee Magnani Karen Hope Ressue Karen Owens Karin Fenn Katherine Kristoph Katherine Lewis Katherine Wolfe Sharman Kathryn Killeen Katie Novaria Kellie Opipari Keri Ann Hayes Kerri Cox Kerry Ann Cooney

Kristen Schuh Laura Hylden Laura Sambataro Lauren McKee Lee Robbins Leigh Kirchner Lindsey Buranych Lindsey Schwalb Lisa Hayes Loren Fowler Lynn Neagley Marci Thomas Marita Lynott Meredith Riddile Michelle Flanagan Nicole Lutz Rachael Lewis Rachel Cousart Rebecca McLean Robyn Simmons Rosa An Sara D. Gerringer Sarah Louise Baker Shannon L. Watson Sherry White Esteves Stephanie Craig Stephanie Gleason Susanne Fitch Suzette Kuo McGrann Tiffany Waddell Tonya Richardson Tracey Yost

Wear Your Badge Day Join the WDC chapter in participating in Wear Your Badge (or any DG paraphernalia) Day!! On Monday, March 2, show your DG pride by wearing your badge or any other item with Delta Gamma insig-

nia. Take note of the name and email address of any other DGs you meet that day. Send the list of names to [email protected]. The member meeting the most DGs that day will be recognized at Founders Day and

in a future e-newsletter. Note: If you were unable to wear your badge due to the snow on Monday, March 2, please feel free to wear it any other day of the week of your choosing!

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Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarships If you are going to be continuing your education, don’t forget to submit your application for the WDC Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship! This is an excellent opportunity to help you with your education and a show of support from fellow Greek women. As a reminder, to be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a member in

good standing, a student in Fall 2009 and either from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area or attending school in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Applications are due by March 15, 2009. The application form is on our website, www.wdcdeltagamma.org. These scholarships couldn’t be

possible without the generous support of Delta Gammas and other area Greek women so thank you to all of you who generously donated. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Stephanie Craig at [email protected].

Founders Day Speaker: Stephanie Craig Stephanie Craig was initiated into the Alpha Theta chapter of Delta Gamma at the University of North Dakota in 1994. Originally from Canada, Stephanie graduated in 1997 with a degree in communications and international studies. She also has a Master's Degree from the George Washington University. During her time at North Dakota, Stephanie served both Delta Gamma and the Panhellenic Community. She served as President of the University of North Dakota Panhellenic Council as well as Northern Vice President of the MidAmerican Greek Council Association, the largest undergraduate Greek leadership confer-

ence in the country. Stephanie is the Washington, D.C. alumnae chapter's current Panhellenic Representative. In her professional life, Stephanie was, most recently, the political director for America Votes in Pennsylvania during the 2008 election cycle. Pennsylvania was one of the biggest battleground states in the nation. Stephanie has held senior communications positions on Capitol Hill, in the Canadian Parliament and on the campaign trail. She’s had the rare privilege of working in both the House and Senate in the United States and Canada. She has served as spokesperson and strategist for

Senator Byron Dorgan, Congressman Earl Pomeroy and Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, now a candidate for U.S. Senate. In Canada, Stephanie worked on Parliament Hill as Communications Director to a Cabinet Minister and advisor to a Member of Parliament. On the campaign trail, Stephanie served as a provincial deputy campaign director and as media liaison for the Prime Minister’s advance team during three elections. Stephanie lives with her husband, Matt, on Capitol Hill.

Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship applications are due March 15!