Anchors
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A message from our President It was my honor to be elected last month as the new President of the Palo Alto Alumnae chapter. I graduated from San Diego State, ES in August of 2001. As a collegiate I was very involved in the chapter and held various offices, to include President. I joined the Palo Alto Alumnae chapter in the summer of 2002 and immediately took the position of Vice - President Programming and Young DG's. It has been a pleasure to work with such fun and dynamic group of women. I look forward to guiding the chapter into new and exciting waters in the next two years. Roslyn Trevino, Epsilon Sigma - San Diego State |
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Open Positions
We are looking for two enthusiastic and dedicated women to join our Board.
There is no experience required except that you are open to having fun
and enjoy working with others. The following positions are open. Please
contact Roslyn Trevino at tulip4769@yahoo.com
if you are interested.
With the assistance of a committee,
the vice-president: programming provides balanced programming that is
both educational and enjoyable for alumnae in all life stages. The position
is also responsible for running the Young DG's group.
Following the guidelines of the Delta Gamma Foundation, the vice-president: Foundation manages the Foundation budget of the alumnae group. She is the lead contact for our Christmas Card fundraiser. She maintains awareness of Service for Sight, Foundation awareness, fundraising and Well Aware.
Upcoming Events
Note: The April event has been cancelled.
May 21, 2005
Potluck Luncheon at
the home of Marilyn McKeen
RSVP to Marilyn at mlmckeen@earthlink.net
Bring a favorite dish and don't forget the recipe!
You will be treated to specialties, such as this favorite from Patsy Moore:
2C fresh cranberries (can be frozen but thawed)
1/4-1/2 C sugar
1/2 C chopped pecans
Butter 10" pie plate well, Spread cranberries over bottom of plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 C sugar and chopped pecans.
2 eggs
1C sugar
1C flour
1/2 C butter or margarine (I used half and half)
1-2 TBS of orange zest
Beat eggs well. Gradually
add the sugar to eggs and beat. Add flour and melted butter to egg/sugar
mix. Continue to beat thoroughly. Mix in orange zest. Pour batter over
cranberries in pie plate.
Bake in 325 oven for 60 minutes or until golden on top. Serve warm with
ice cream.
Foundation Update
We raised $1800 selling holiday cards on line and from a fundraiser at Armadillo Willy's. Distribution of funds will be explained in detail in the August newsletter.
Local Delta Gammas combined spent 329 hours on the 2004 Holiday party! This included bringing food, serving food, driving guests to and from the party, serving them, calling to invite them, planning, mailing invitations, paying bills, set up and clean up. Some of us also assisted with the holiday potluck party for the Silicon Valley Council of the Blind Club and the Diseases of the Eye Symposium. All of these do good hours were supervised by Lolly Osborne.
Thank you, Susan Mueller, for your timeless efforts for the Foundation. Susan is retiring from the position, so we are looking for a member who would like to take on the position and make it her own.
New Program - Golden Anchor
Sherry Herrgott has been working hard to put together this new program for our chapter, part of a new Delta Gamma "Do Good" program.
"The Golden Anchor Program volunteers seek to support, enjoy the company of and bring joy to Delta Gamma's elders and other senior citizens who reside in our community and/or care facilities throughout the United States and Canada."
Here are two Golden Anchor volunteer programs where you could help our seniors and visually impaired in our local community:
- Volunteer at The Forum...a senior community in Cupertino
- Help Your Buddy
For more information about the Golden Anchor Program and to learn how to sign up: Golden Anchor Program details
Member Spotlight
A Musician in Our Midst
Our very own Darlene Nash is a member of Wild Oats and Honey. Wild Oats and Honey is a Blue Grass Band that also throws in a little swing and country music. The group has seven members and have played together for over 10 years. They have a regular gig on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Sam's Barbeque at 1110 S. Bascom Avenue in San Jose, and also play at various other events. (Their next performance at Sam's is on April 26. Bring a DG or non-DG friend and have some fun! For your information only - this is not a chapter-sponsored event.) They recently recorded their second CD, titled "Live at Sam's." Check out their website at http://www.wildoatsnhoney.com.
Congratulations!
Our officers have been busy with new babies and planning weddings!
Finley James Whelton was born on July 21, 2004. He weighed 6 lbs 7 oz, and was 19 inches long. His parents are Carrie (Mu - Missouri) and Scott Whelton.
Addison Vincent Bauer was born on July 28, 2004 at 5:13 pm. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length. His parents are Heather Bauer (Delta Epsilon - UOP) and Adam Bauer.
New chapter president, Roslyn Trevino got engaged on November 24, 2004 to Sean Fogarty. They will be married on September 24, 2005 in Carmel.
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Collegiate Update We are very fortunate to have two collegiate chapters so close to us. Both chapters joined us for Founders Day, and each sang a song for us: Zeta Epsilon - Santa Clara University Zeta Epsilon had an extremely successful recruitment in January, pledging 60 new members! A number of local alumnae helped during the three nights of recruitment. Zeta Epsilon Chapter website Gamma Eta - San
Jose State University |
updated 4/18/05
Honoring our 50 year members at Founders Day