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Letter From the President Danielle Yates

The votes have been tabulated and the official results are
in! Congrats to our brand new slate of officers for the
2011-2013 term:
President: Katie Novaria
VP Communications: Jessica Schultz
VP Finance: Tricia Williams
VP Foundation: Lynn Neagley
VP Membership: Diane Cross
VP Programming: Karen Ressue
Alumnae Assistant Administrator: Helen Gordon
Anchora correspondent/Public Relations Chair: Stephanie
Craig
City Sponsorship Chair: Danielle Frottier
Founders Day Chair: Maureen O'Connor
Holiday Tea Chair: Ruth Goodell
Panhellenic Delegate: Tracey Yost
Rituals and Recognition Chair: Lindsey Schwalb
Special Interest Groups Chair: Kerry Cooney
Webmaster: Natasha Pedroza
I want to also thank all of our outgoing officers. We appreci-
ate all of your hard work, time and dedication to this chapter!
Christine Rocchio; Chrissy Vandegrift; Tonya Richardson;
Kristen Schuh; Kerri Cox; Meredith Perkins; Jennifer Middle-
ton; Elizabeth Barry; Amy Garrison
Kathleen Sullivan
Plus a huge thank you to Jen Middleton for planning a fabu-
lous Founders Day brunch, Kristen Schuh for coordinating
some important rituals to remind us of the meaning of Foun-
ders Day, and to Roxanne LaMuth for her touching speech
and enthusiasm for DG! Congrats also to our award winners
and thank you to everyone that was part of our special Foun-
ders Day celebration.
Don't forget to join us in celebrating the Beta Epsilon Chap-
ter at American University during their 75th anniversary
weekend coming up the weekend of April 15-17. See you
there!
ITB,
Danielle Yates

What Not to Miss This Month by Tonya Richardson

Celebration of Beta Epsilon’s 75th Anniversary
The WDC DG alumnae chapter will join alumnae and collegians from American University to celebrate the 75th anniver-
sary of the Beta Epsilon chapter. The ladies of Beta Epsilon are hosting an anniversary weekend that will feature fun activi-
ties, networking events and a gala Saturday evening at the Ronald Reagan Center. The DC alumnae chapter will help kickoff
the weekend with a dessert and networking reception for alumnae on Friday evening, followed by a joint service project,
Foundation Focus: Walk for Awareness, with the collegians of Beta Epsilon on Saturday morning.

 Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. Cost: Free! Location: American University, SE Founders Room
 Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m. Location: American University (check website for more details)

For more information or to RSVP, contact Tonya Richardson at vpprogramming@wdcdeltagamma.org. See http://
www.wix.com/be75th/be-75th for more details and updated information on the anniversary weekend events.
 SIG Events
Book Club
Our next Book Club will be Tuesday,
April 19th at 7:30pm at a member’s
home in the Chinatown area. Please
contact Lindsey at bookclub@
wdcdeltagamma.org for more details.
Dine Out
Thursday, April 21, Dine Out will be
trying Hill Country in Penn Quarter.
Hill Country recently opened its first
location in DC after years of serving
delicious Texas-style barbecue in
New York City, and promises to be
one of the best barbecue joints in
town. For event time, more informa-
tion, or to RSVP, please contact
Tracey at dineout@wdcdelta
gamma.org
WDC DG
Moms Night Out
Join DG Moms (past sweet peas bed-
time!) for dinner and drinks on Fri-
day nights. Events are held in the
DC metro area and have been held at
Chat Noir, Terasol, Lebanese Tav-
erna, and Bilbo Baggins. Locations
range from Friendship Heights to
Tysons Corner and Alexandria.
Coming soon: Mom's Day Out.
Contact sweetpea@wdcdelta
gamma.org for more information, to
suggest a destination or to be added
to the email list.
Sweet Peas
April 8, 2011, 10:00 AM – Clemyjon-
tri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike,
McLean, VA – With its carousel,
picnic tables and 2 acres of play-
ground equipment for children of all
abilities, Clemyjontri park has become
one of the most popular parks in the
metro D.C. area. Join us for a morn-
ing of fun in the fresh spring air.
(Rain Plan: member's home.) See
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/
clemyjontri/ for directions and other
details on the location. For more in-
formation or to RSVP, contact sweet-
pea@wdcdeltagamma.org
For more information or questions
about SIGs, contact sigdirector@
wdcdeltagamma.org.
Follow WDC DG
on twitter for SIG
updates and
upcoming events!
DCDG Alumnae
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 Foundation Focus by Christine Rocchio
Foundation Director of Develop- supporting programs for veterans and efforts at the Holiday Day Tea.
ment in DC.... those on active duty who lose their Other members who also made signifi-
vision in service. cant contributions over the past year to
Roxanne then made reference of how Foundation in various ways and who
the Delta Gamma Foundation works were recognized at the Founders Day
hard to support our own mem- celebration on March 26th include
bers. She spoke of the 212 Scholar- Kerry Cooney, Helen Gordon, Carol
ships and Fellowships awarded to Delta Harman, Lynn Neagley, Alicia Robben,
Gammas totaling $250,000 last year Karen Schinnerer, Jessica Schultz, Mal-
alone and that DG is the only Greek lory Trimyer and Monica Trigosa.
organization to offer interest free loans Much appreciation goes to all the
to it's members. women mentioned, along with those
Lastly she spoke of the Foundation's who have yet to report what contribu-
newest campaign called "Sisters Help- tions they have been making in the
ing Sisters." Member Carleen Moore community. We encourage all mem-
Roxanne Ebner LaMuth Ellis (Delta Iota- University of Geor- bers to share the ways you are "Doing
Those Delta Gammas who at- gia) has offered to match up to Good" by contacting vpfounda-
tended Founders Day on March 26th at $100,000 collected for additional need tion@wdcdeltagamma.org or by com-
Clyde's in Gallery Place were privileged based scholarships for our members. pleting the online form at http://
to have the opportunity to hear the At the end of Roxanne's presentation, wdcdeltagamma.org/2010/09/05/
wise words of Roxanne Ebner LaMuth we learned that her handsome young update-your-service-hours-with-our-
(Epsilon-Ohio State), Foundation Di- seatmate on the plane is the son of a new-form.
rector of Development. Passionate Delta Gamma and is quite aware of Anchor Bowl at GWU
about Delta Gamma and all the how wonderful DG is.
The Beta Rho Chapter at the George
good our Foundation does, Roxanne is The story left the DGs in the audience Washington University is preparing to
a dynamo of energy educating DGs with a smile on their faces and a better hold their annual philanthropy event-
and the community at-large about our understanding of why the contribution Anchor Bowl the week of April 4th-
Foundation as she travels across the of their time, energy and funds are so 9th, 2011! Anchor Bowl brings to-
country. important to who we are as Delta gether the GW Greek community to
With a humorous description of an Gammas. Thank you, Roxanne!!! compete in events designed to raise
encounter she had on an airplane with Foundation Challenge awareness and donations for our Na-
a handsome young gentle- Special thanks and congratulations go tional mission, "Service for Sight."
man, Roxanne shared how she tried to to both Amy Garrison and Karen Games include Penny Wars for dona-
enlightened him, and in turn her Foun- Ressue for being this year's Founda- tions and skits to raise awareness for
ders Day audience, on the tion Challenge Winners. Both women visual impairments. The week culmi-
status of our Foundation and benefits have significantly given of their time nates with a single-elimination frater-
it offers all who are touched by it. and talents earning them each over 40 nity football tournament played
She spoke of how together last year our hours of service toward Delta amongst the cherry blossoms on the
collegians and alumnae logged more Gamma's mission of "Service for National Mall.
than 122,000 Service for Sight" while also making other commu- Last year, Beta Rho raised over $15,000
Sight hours. She also spoke of how nity contributions. Notably, Amy has for our philanthropy from Anchor
donations made to the Delta Gamma been volunteering as a Reader and Bowl. This year they are aiming for
Foundation allowed for grants to the Friendly Visitor for the Columbia $20,000, and we would love to
four schools started by Delta Gamma Lighthouse for the Blind regularly by have increased Alumnae support! You
for visually impaired children, as well as giving at least 4 hours every month to can help by making a donation
15 other organizations that share our help a visually impaired client with her at following this link:
mission. She then went on to report everyday needs. And, Karen along http://www.razoo.com/story/Delta-
that 13 % of military personnel return with volunteering last summer with Gamma-Beta-Rho-Anchor-Bowl-
home with eye injuries and through a the visually impaired through a pro- 2011?1300841827. Donations are tax-
new DG grant to the US Association gram in Jamaica was tremendously in- deductible and go straight to the Delta
for Blind Athletes, we are now also strumental in Foundation Fundraising Gamma Foundation.

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Walk for Vision Awareness at AU
In celebration of their 75th anniversary, Beta Epsilon Chapter at American University will be hosting a Foundation
Fundraising "Walk for Vision Awareness" on Saturday morning- April 16th at 10:00 AM on the AU Campus (Main
Quad) with suggested donation of $10 to support Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Camp Lighthouse and "Service for
Sight." Donations made to Delta Gamma Foundation are tax-deductible and can be sent to: 4216 River Road, NW
Washington DC 20016

So come walk with your sisters. Wear your letters! And, bring your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc. All are
welcome! For more information and early registration, contact vpfoundation@wdcdeltagamma.org.

Service Opportunities...
Reading for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) records textbooks from Kindergarten through Post-Grad studies for vision-
impaired persons. It is a national organization with a studio right on Wisconsin Avenue. They are looking for readers to
dedicate 2 hours a week for a year. They are particularly searching for readers with backgrounds in Science, Math, and
Computer Science since diagrams must be described while reading also. An introduction session at the studio will be ar-
ranged for anyone who may be interested.
RFB&D is also preparing for their annual gala to be held Friday, May 13, 7-11 pm at the National Museum of Women in
the Arts. They are looking for volunteers to attend as hostesses to assist guests while in the museum.
If you are interested in either opportunity, please contact vpfoundation@wdcdeltagamma.org

Save the Date—Annual Spring Fling May 18th!

Beta Epsilon Update

Spring Greetings DC Alumnae!!
Beta Epsilon continues to be busy as a bee in springtime!
All the sisters and new members enjoyed Big/Little week followed by Revelation in February! All of the families wel-
comed their new additions!!!

In March BE said arrivederci to Washington DC to go on many different spring break trips. Some girls went home to
visit their families while others enjoyed the warm air in Florida. A few even managed to get way down south to Puerto
Rico and Jamaica!!!

After Spring Break, New Members went right into Initiation

Week and Inspiration. All 25 new members became sisters of
Delta Gamma-Beta Epsilon on March 19th! Congratulations to
the following girls: Bridget Arriaza, Diana Baran. Naomi
Barker, Alex Beall, Gabi Benitez, Maddy Brady, Bridget
Burns, Jessica Butherus, Ginny Cross, Christine Crow,
Katelyn Dramis, Kristianna George, Mara Goldberg, Me-
gan Huber, Liana Jaeger, Shira Karsen, Julian Kinsey,
Camila Linneman, Meryl Nolan, Tala Odeh, Ronak Patel,
Liza Romanow, Allie Stauss,
Sammy Stratton, Claire Wolf.

Spring 2011 with their New Member Moms after Initiation!

Right Now, Beta Epsilon is looking forward to Founder’s Day and the 75th Anniversary of our Chapter to be celebrated in
mid-April! See you there!!
LITB, Beta Epsilon-American University

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Sister Snapshots

Delta Gammas at the Foundation Reception

Meredith Perkins presenting the Most Outstanding

Alumnae Award to Danielle Yates during Founders Day

Founders Day was held on March 26th at Clyde’s in

Gallery Place, Chinatown. Thanks to Jen Middle-
ton for her outstanding planning—the event was
fabulous!

Helen Gordon, Meredith Perkins and Lynn Neagley at Founders Day.

Helen and Lynn were presented with the Behind the Scenes Award.

Upcoming Events

April 8 DG Sweet Peas—Clemyjontri Park

April 15 Beta Epsilon Networking Reception—American University

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April 16 Foundation Focus: Walk for Awareness—American University

April 19 DG Book Club—Chinatown

www.wdcdeltagamma.org
April 21 DG Dineout—Hill Country, Penn Quarter