DOVE WINGS: Fall 2010

Dayton Sigma Kappa Alumnae Chapter

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President’s Welcome In This Issue

Dear Sisters,
I can hardly believe that summer is over and
another year has passed. As fall creeps upon
us, I would ask that you reflect on what Sigma
Kappa has meant to you, what drew you to her
so many (or not so many) years ago , and
what you would like to see the alumnae
chapter pursue as a group.
• President’s Welcome
• Membership Information
• Pampered Chef Fundraiser
• 2010 Alumnae Chapter Calendar
• 2011 Alumnae Panhellenic Style Show
2010 Convention Update
• Volunteer with Gamma Omega
• Membership Form

I eagerly look forward to your involvement in

the Dayton Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Kappa
this year. There are so many opportunities for
us to join as sisters and act as women of
influence in our community. The challenges
Membership Info
are many; but the rewards are great.
As a part of our alumnae chapter,
members have the chance to reconnect
Let’s come together for our first gathering,
with old friends and form new friendships,
hear about the exciting work accomplished at
as well as participate in fun events
Convention, re-ignite our passion for the
planned with members’ interests in mind.
sisterhood, and chart a course for the year that
will bring us closer to our Sigma Kappa roots,
Dayton Sigma Kappa Alumnae Chapter
each other, and the people in our community.
dues are $30 this year.
Sigma Love and Mine,
Please see p.5 for the membership form.
Deb Shirley
President

Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Panhellenic Style Show

Order Now through Sept. 20
Each year, the area’s sorority alumnae groups are asked to provide at least three items valued
at $25 or more as donations for the Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s Style Show &
Silent Auction scholarship fundraiser. As a way to make this fun for our members, our chapter
typically holds a fundraiser in which the hostess items are used for our Silent Auction donations.

This year, we will again be shopping from the Pampered Chef catalog through consultant and
sister Emily Denlinger. You can order items from now through Sept. 20, 2010. For browsing and
ordering information, visit Emily’s shopping website for this online show:
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/emilydenlinger?page=products-main&showId=2739857

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 Dayton Sigma Kappa Alumnae Fall 2010 Schedule

September 26 (Sunday) – Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk

Old River Park, Dayton; Registration begins at noon; walk begins at 1:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: None, but participants are encouraged to raise donations.
Walk with the Dayton Alumnae chapter to support one of Sigma Kappa’s philanthropies.
Family and friends welcome. For details and to register as part of the Sigma Kappa team, visit
http://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=339951.

October 2 (Saturday) – Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk

Young’s Dairy Farm, Yellow Springs; Registration 10 a.m.; walk at 11 a.m.
Registration Fee: None, but participants are encouraged to raise donations.
For any alum interested, walk with Gamma Omega, our collegiate chapter at Wittenberg.
For details and to register as part of the Sigma Kappa team, visit
http://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=340021.

October 16 (Saturday) – Sisterhood Gathering & Pick Up Pampered Chef Items

Emily Denlinger’s home, 1120 Elm Creek (off Paragon Rd.), Centerville; Drop in 1-3 p.m.
Stop by to have some friendly conversation and catch up with your sisters! You can also pick
up your Pampered Chef items; see page 1 for ordering info.

November 1 (Monday) – Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Assoc. (DAPA) Unity Mtg.

Patterson Homestead, Dayton; 7 p.m.
Collegiate and alumnae chapter members from all National Panhellenic Council (NPC) groups
come together to discuss a common theme relevant to the lives of women who share Greek
sisterhood. Open to all. Contact Loretta Good (937.776.0480, lr_good@hotmail.com) for info.

November 13 (Saturday) – Founders’ Day Lunch

Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N. Ludlow, Dayton; 10 a.m. shopping; 11:30 a.m. lunch
Reservations required; FREE parking in the lot next door
Join us for the Dayton Woman’s Club holiday bazaar event, which starts at 10 a.m. Come to
shop and to meet sisters at 11:30 a.m. in the dining room for a light lunch and a remembrance
of our brave founders. Checks, cash, and Visa are all accepted to pay for lunch and shopping.
RSVP to Kitty Nikolai, cnikolai@woh.rr.com.

December 4 (Saturday) – Holiday Luncheon & Silent Auction

Champps Restaurant, off 725, Centerville; 11:30 a.m.
We have reserved a special room for our annual holiday lunch and “Make it, Bake it, Sew It,
Grow It” silent auction. More details closer to the event. Contact: Kitty Nikolai.

NEW FOR 2010: Please bring individually wrapped snack items (cookies, chips, candy, trail
mix, etc.) for the Gamma Omega chapter of Sigma Kappa at Wittenberg University, which is our
assigned collegiate chapter. These items will be delivered to the chapter house to help fuel the
members as they prepare for final exams.

Event Questions or Ideas

Contact the coordinator listed or e-mail Kitty Nikolai, VP of Programming, at cnikolai@woh.rr.com.

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 Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Association Fashion Show & Silent Auction

The annual Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic luncheon featuring a style show of the latest fashions and a
silent auction will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011, at the Hope Hotel near Wright-Patt Air Force
Base. Proceeds benefits scholarships for local Greek women. More details will be forthcoming. Loretta
Good (lr_good@hotmail.com), alumnae Panhellenic delegate, will have tickets after Nov. 1, 2010.

Celebrating the Magic of Service: Sigma Kappa Convention 2010

From July 7-11, 2010, the 84th Convention of
Sigma Kappa Sorority took place in Orlando,
Fla., at the beautiful Marriott World Center
Resort. Loretta Good and I felt privileged to
attend the Convention. Loretta attended as the
co-president of the Gamma Omega House
Corporation Board for the chapter at
Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.

At the business meetings, we elected a new

Pat Baker with Leila Eddy from the
New Orleans Alumnae Chapter
National Council to serve the next biennium
and amended many parts of the Constitution
and by-laws to help the sorority run more
efficiently. (Meet National Council.)

There also were two changes in the officers of both collegiate and alumnae chapters. The
recording secretary and corresponding secretary were combined to become the Vice President
of Communications. The Foundation and Philanthropy Chairmen were made into the Vice
President of Philanthropic Service. Not only does this elevate the important philanthropic
aspects of the chapter to a seat on the Executive Council, but it also frees up the collegiate Vice
President of Alumnae Relations to have more time to do what she is really supposed to do.

The always impressive Initiation ceremony with more than 450 members involved was a
highlight. Loretta attended workshops geared toward Corporation Boards, while Pat attended
ones about the new Connect Program, the Ultra Violet program, and ritual. We had fun at the
Confirmed Conventionite evening where we dressed as fictional characters and went as a group
to Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom another evening. We enjoyed talking to alumnae that we have
met in the past and meeting new alumnae and collegiate members in attendance this year.

I thank you for the opportunity to represent the Dayton Alumnae Chapter. Both Loretta and I
came away from the Convention inspired and ready to serve our beloved sorority.

Pat Baker
VP of Communications

Save the Date! – 85th National Convention

Were you unable to attend national convention in Orlando, Florida? Don’t miss the
opportunity for the 2012 national convention in The Woodlands, Texas!

Save the date for the 85th national convention, July 11-15, 2012.
Be Involved with the Sisters of the Gamma Omega Chapter of Sigma Kappa
The Gamma Omega chapter is working hard to improve alumnae relations as part of their quest
for a Three Star Award from Sigma Kappa. They need your support to reach their goal!

Here are some ways you can get involved:

• Attend the Memory Walk at Young’s Dairy in October or other alumnae-collegiate events
as they are announced this fall. Contact Emily Denlinger, Alumnae-Collegiate Relations
Chair, ejdenlinger@woh.rr.com.
• Become a chapter advisor. The advisory board is looking for volunteers to fill advisor
positions or other support roles. Contact Jess Shaffer, Advisory Board Chair,
937.864.2930 or ekshaffer@aol.com.
• Serve on the House Corporation Board. The corporation board is also looking for
alumnae to serve as board members or to volunteer for corporation committees or activities.
Contact Loretta Good, 937.776.0480 or lr_good@hotmail.com.

Once the chapter’s calendar is published for this semester, other opportunities to meet and
mingle will be posted on the Dayton Alumnae Chapter’s website and Facebook group (see page
1 for links).
 Dayton Sigma Kappa Alumnae Chapter
Membership Form

Please complete the form below and mail with your $30 check* for dues to treasurer:
Margie Neff, 320 Deauville Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45429

Name (including maiden name): __________________________________________________

Husband’s name (if applicable): __________________________________________________

Mailing address: ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Phone number(s): _____________________________________________________________

E-mail address: _______________________________________________________________

Contact preference (phone or e-mail): ______________________________________________

Collegiate Chapter: ____________________________________________________________

Initiation year: _________________ Graduation Year: ________________________________

* Recent graduates: If this is your first year joining a Sigma Kappa alumnae chapter, your dues
are FREE. Please still return your membership form (and New Alumna coupon if you have one)
to the treasurer.

THANK YOU!