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Care Affair

STAR LIGHTSThe Newsletter of Delta Delta Delta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Winter 2015

ContentsCare Affair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Deltas | Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . 12012-14 Chapter Officers . . . . . . . .2President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2AAPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Founders’ Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Pansy Dinner/Circle Degree . . . .3St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk . . . . .3Delta Nights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Delta Squared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Collegiate Alumnae Relations . .5Day Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Golden Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Thursday Book Club . . . . . . . . . . .5Social Groups Schedules . . . . . . . .6Member Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Membership/Directory . . . . . . . . .7Woman of the Year . . . . . . . . . . .7Emory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Silver Circle Ceremony . . . . . . . . .8

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See what’s happening!

AtlantaTriDelta.com

Save the date for Care Affair 2015!

April 18, 2015care-affair.com

Send submissions/questions to:

news@atlantatridelta.com

STAR LIGHTSThe Newsletter of Delta Delta Delta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Winter 2015

April 18, 2015 Atlanta Athletic Club31 years. One group of women. Over $2 million raised.

Help us raise our goal of at least $100,000 in ONE year!

Contact Lenora Oeters(513) 417-1955 | info@care-affair.com

www.care-affair.comfacebook.com/careaffair

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Let’s celebrate the 2015 Care Affair and make it a huge success! How can you help?

o Attend Care Affair and bring your friends. Invitations will go out in March.

o Be a Sponsor. Contact Lydia Gearhart, Allegheny: sponsorship@care-affair.com

o Donate an auction item. Contact Liz Moertel, Emory: auction@care-affair.com

CURE and the Tri Delta Foundation

are counting on YOU!

All-Chapter EventFebruary 11, 2015 at 7 pm

Hostess Maggie Eckard, Charleston

Dunwoody North Driving Club

4522 Kingsgate Drive Dunwoody GA 30338

Deltas love Philanthropy! ...in this case, CURE Childhood Cancer, the main recipient of proceeds from Atlanta Alumnae Chapter’s

annual fundraiser, Care Affair!

We will be stuffing cure bags with items for families and we will have a speaker, refreshments, and

quality time with our sisters.

Please see the evite for details, or to receive an evite send an email to

vp@atlantatridelta.com

The 20Somethings would like to invite the entire chapter and friends to:

20% of the profits benefit Care Affair

you’re invited to a Blank Canvas Party hosted by

February 12th, 6-8 pm at Kendra ScottThe Shops Around Lenox

3400 Around Lenox Road NE, Suite 216Atlanta, GA 30326

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Message from the PresidentMarty Webb, William & Mary

What an exciting fall we had! The chapter kicked off the year with a Throw Back Tuesday party in September and celebrated Founders’ Day in November with West Georgia, Georgia, and Emory collegians, and with the very entertaining and interesting Susan Hable Smith, Alabama, as our featured speaker. What a treat!

Our interest groups hosted many great events, presenting us with the opportunity to learn, share interests, give back, make new friends, and celebrate our Tri Delta sisterhood! Our two new groups, Food & Wine and Delta Squared, have generated a lot of interest with fun and innovative programs – check them out!

Looking forward, in addition to many interesting spring chapter events and programs, planning is well under way for the 32nd Annual Care Affair, which benefits CURE Childhood Cancer and the Tri Delta Foundation. Mark your calendars for April 18, 2015 at the Atlanta Athletic Club! We need your support! Plan to support the event by attending, making/soliciting silent and live auction donations, and by being an event sponsor and/or soliciting sponsorships! We need everyone’s help and participation!

In The Bonds,

Marty

2014–2016 Atlanta Alumnae Chapter OfficersPresident | president@atlantatridelta.com Marty Webb, William & MaryVice-President | vp@atlantatridelta.com Kristin Andreano King, South CarolinaTreasurer | treasurer@atlantatridelta.com Stephanie Griffin, CornellPhilanthropy Chair (Care Affair) | info@care-affair.com Lenora Oeters, CincinnatiCorresponding Secretary | corres-sec@atlantatridelta.com Rachel Huenefeld, LSURecording Secretary | recording-sec@atlantatridelta.com Elyse Gambardella, VermontReference Chair | reference@atlantatridelta.com Maria Madden, FurmanMembership | membership@atlantatridelta.com Dianne Bain, GeorgiaHospitality | hospitality@atlantatridelta.com Pam Elmore, GeorgiaWebsite/Newsletter/eNews | news@atlantatridelta.com Jennifer Germain, Southeast Missouri20Somethings | 20somethings@atlantatridelta.com Lydia Gearhart, AlleghenyDelta Nights | deltanights@atlantatridelta.com Lisa Riss, West VirginiaDay Group | daygroup@atlantatridelta.com Barbara Payne, Auburn & Beverly Feldhaus, Florida StateWednesday Book Club | wednesday-book@atlantatridelta.com Ann Chapman, Southern MississippiThursday Book Club | thursday-book@atlantatridelta.com Charlotte Phillips, GeorgiaNight Book Club | night-book@atlantatridelta.com Paula March, Georgia & Melissa Dalburg, DickinsonFood & Wine Group | foodwine@atlantatridelta.com Kimberly Miller, DickinsonDelta Squared | deltasquared@atlantatridelta.com Jennifer Germain, Southeast MissouriFoundation | foundation-liasion@atlantatridelta.com Ginger Smith, EmoryDirectory | directory@atlantatridelta.com Michelle Wylie, South CarolinaScrapbook/Trident Correspondent | pr-trident@atlantatridelta.com Margaret Jones, Penn StateCURE Liaison | cure-liasion@atlantatridelta.com April Voris, AlabamaSilver/Golden/Diamond Circle | degrees@atlantatridelta.com Nancy Adams, Florida StateCollegiate Alumnae Relations | collalum-relations@atlantatridelta.com Jordan Tidrick, Furman; Melissa Walker, Millsaps; Lydia Gearhart, AlleghenyPanhellenic | panhellenic@atlantatridelta.com Delegate: Carrie Pokrefke, Southern Mississippi Alternate: Ann Chapman, Southern Mississippi Alternate: Joan Gardner, Southern California

Trident Submissionsand Scrapbook

Please email your submission(s) to Margaret Jones, Penn Statepr-trident@atlantatridelta.com

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Atlanta Alumnae

Panhellenic Association

Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s official philanthropy is the Mary Hall Freedom House. Tri Delta

is responsible for donations once per year. Our month this year was January; thank you, thank you all for your generosity! The women were SO grateful when Carrie

dropped everything off (in 3 separate trips)!

Please keep collecting items, especially if you travel!

Needs: Toiletries, Grocery Store Cards, MARTA Multi-trip Gift Cards, Misc. Gift Cards (Target, Big Lots, COSTCO, K-Mart, Sam’s, Wal-Mart), Feminine Items (Maxi pads, tampons, Depends), Money, Twin Bed Linens, Cleaning

Supplies, Pillows. And Sheets, Towels, Shower Curtains that are used, clean, and in good shape.

Atlanta Panhellenic Contacts Carrie Pokrefke, Southern Mississippi Joan Gardner, Southern California Ann Chapman, Southern Mississippi

panhellenic@atlantatridelta.com

St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk.To date, Tri Delta members have raised more than $30 million for the children of St. Jude. This success is only made possible by the deep commitment of the Tri Delta collegiate and alumnae members from around the country.

Sisters in the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter raised $6,830! Way to go, ladies!

Founders’ DayAtlanta alumnae and collegians from Emory, Georgia, and West Georgia gathered on November 16th at the Marriott Perimeter Center to celebrate the 126th anniversary of Tri Delta’s founding. The Delta Shop was open for business, with 10% of the total sales benefiting Care Affair. Our guest speaker was Susan Hable Smith, Alabama, co-owner of Hable Construction.

All-Chapter Meeting Pansy Dinner and Circle Degree

Hold the Date

Sunday April 26th, 2015

at the Home of

Marty Webb, William & Mary

Time TBD

Some of the Tri Deltas participating (from top left): Lenora Oeters, Cincinnati; Marty Webb, William & Mary; Valerie Friedman, West Georgia; Amanda Frederick, West Georgia; Lydia Gearheart, Allegheny

Susan Hable Smith, Alabama and Kristin King, South Carolina

Welcome!We welcome the following new

members to our chapter:Sammi Pike, Auburn

Janine Roberts, Indiana

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Delta Nights Annual Ornament Exchange

This serious group of ornament thieves was made up of approximately 35 sisters —and many NEW faces — that gathered at the home of Jessica Pardi, Boston, once again. Appetizers and desserts brought by the sisters who attended were abundant. The star ornament this year was Poseidon. A twist in the game that started last year (bring an auction item or make a donation for Care Affair and get a chance to draw a better number) yielded $140 and 2 auction items for Care Affair!

Delta SquaredOctober 25th Tri Deltas and a few husbands met up for a Walking Ghost Tour and Pub Crawl of Marietta Square, where history and stories were told by our tour guide, along with some real-life tales from business owners themselves —all while enjoying libations at three pit stops in some of the Square’s most haunted establishments! Check out the “orbs” in our group photo...

On Saturday December 13th Delta Squared held the first annual Vintage & Vino fundraiser for Care Affair at Marina Marina, a boutique & antique store, on the Marietta Square. Light appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, and wine was served – along with a store-wide live auction that included donations from local vendors, as well as vintage items donated by booth dealers of Marina Marina.

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Day Group Holiday Luncheon & AuctionOnce again this year, Frankie Doughtie, West Georgia, wowed us with her lovely home and exquisite Christmas decorations, as well as setting the tables with REAL Christmas china for over 50 sisters!

The annual lively auction raised funds to support Care Affair, the Tri Delta Foundation, as well as future Day Group events — this year raising over $2,415 — excellent ladies!

2014 Golden Circle MembersThis year, the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter honored eight new Golden Circle Members (50 years since initiation)!

They were presented with a lovely handmade gift made by Bev Feldhaus, Florida State, who has graciously donated these gifts for many years. After the ceremony, all Golden Circle members in attendance were recognized.

(L-R)Judy Morgan, Georgia; Judie Erickson, Kansas; Lynn Naylor, Butler;

Gail Buchanon, Texas; Nancy Adams, Florida State (conductor of ceremony); Janine Roberts, Indiana; Patty Green, Texas Christian;

Betty Troup, Emory; Jo Ann Kiley, Emory

Back (L-R) Judy Stroup, Georgia; Neva Rountree, Georgia; Madeline Joy, Rhode Island; Gayle Brown, Emory; Jan Santavicca, Miami;

Judy Rigby, Kentucky; Betsy Roach, Georgia; Sondra Coletti, Georgia; Tinah Saunders, Georgia; Helen Heyd, Georgia

Front (L-R) Margaret Jones, Penn State; Bonnie Holler, Miami; Charlotte Phillips, Georgia

The long-time and entertaining auctioneers Brenda Linskey, Georgia

and Karen McCrea, Georgia auctioned over 50 items brought by attendees.

Honey Shackelford, West Georgia with the auction item of the day: a gorgeous Tri Delta ornament!

Thursday Book Club

Women who are members of the Thursday Book Club held their December meeting at the festively decorated Atlanta Country Club.

The gracious host of this meeting was Helen Heyd, Georgia.

Collegiate Alumnae RelationsThe Collegiate Alumnae Relations committee coordinated a soup and salad study break for the Emory collegians during December final exams.

Thank you to all of the volunteers that donated and delivered — the women were very appreciative!

If you would like to participate in bringing some alumnae cheer to the collegiates, contact the Collegiate Alumnae Relations chairs at collalum-relations@atlantatridelta.com.

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20Somethings | 20somethings@atlantatridelta.com

Lydia Gearhart, Allegheny | (404) 416-4081

Jan 15 7:30 pm – Nike Training class at Nike LenoxJan 25 4 pm – Flywheel (Midtown) Benefit Ride benefiting Care Affair 2015Feb 12 6 pm – Kendra Scott Jewelry Event benefiting Care Affair 2015

Delta Nights | deltanights@atlantatridelta.com

Lisa Riss, West Virginia | (404) 915-5923

Jan 24 7:30 pm – Home of Kim Scholes, Tennessee Wine Tasting with Food & Wine GroupMar 25 7 pm – Home of Paula March, Georgia Feel Beautiful Today EventMay 13 7 pm – Home of Melissa Dalburg, Dickinson GG’s Fashion Forward – the fashion truck!Jun 11 7 pm – Cocktails in the Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Food & Wine | foodwine@atlantatridelta.com

Kimberly Miller, Dickinson | (404) 840-3796

Food & Wine events will be announced on a monthly basis, as local restaurants generally release event schedules 2-4 weeks prior to said events. Keep on the lookout for new events each month.To receive Evites, send an email to: foodwine@atlantatridelta.com Jan 24 7:30 pm – Home of Kim Scholes, Tennessee Wine Tasting with Delta Nights

Delta Squared | deltasquared@atlantatridelta.com

Jennifer Germain, Southeast Missouri | (770) 403-4054

Jan 12 7 pm – Dinner at Kiosco on the Marietta SquareMar 7 pm – Wine & Chocolate at Ye Olde Christmas ShoppeJun TBD – Tour of Oakton and lunch on the Marietta SquareJul TBD – Marietta Food Tour Aug TBD – Red Hare Brewery

Night Book Club | night-book@atlantatridelta.com

Paula March, Georgia | (770) 643-0779

Melissa Dalburg, Dickinson | (678) 640-4049

Jan 22 7 pm – Home of Paula March, Georgia “The Goldfinch” by Donna TarttFeb 23 6 pm – Home of Valerie Vargas, Syracuse Dinner followed by a reading by Anita Diamant (“Red Tent”) at Marcus JCC, Dunwoody Discussion: “The Boston Girl” by Anita DiamantMar 7 pm – Home of Vicki Frolich, Auburn “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Bejamin Apr 7 pm – Home of Elizabeth Howard, LSU “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker KlineMay 7 pm – Home of Kim Scholes, Tennessee “Of Human Bondage” by W. Somerset MaughamJun 7 pm – Home of Melissa Dalburg, Dickinson, Title TBD

Wednesday Book Club |

wednesday-book@atlantatridelta.com

Ann Chapman, Southern Mississippi | (770) 664-5016

Feb 19 Joint meeting with Thursday Book Club 1 pm – Home of Charlotte Phillips, Georgia “The Breath of God” by Jeffrey Small (author is planning to attend) Mar 4 1 pm – Home of Jane Lee Crockett, Vanderbilt “The Mockingbird Next Door/To Kill A Mockingbird”Apr 1 1 pm – Home of Helen Rogge, Mississippi “Still Alice” by Lisa GenovaMay 6 1 pm – Home of Bonnie Holiman, Florida – TBDJun 3 1 pm – Home of Madeline Waldrop, Georgia – TBD

Thursday Book Club |

thursday-book@atlantatridelta.com

Charlotte Phillips, Georgia | (404) 550-1306

Jan 15 1 pm – Home of Madeline Joy, Rhode Island “American Empress” by Nancy RubinFeb 19 1 pm – Home of Charlotte Phillips, Georgia “The Breath of God” by Jeffrey Small (author is planning to attend) Mar 19 1 pm – Home of Betsy Roach, Georgia “Under The Wide and Starry Sky” by Nancy HoranApr 16 1 pm – Home of Margaret Jones, Penn State “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled HosseniMay 21 1 pm – Home of Gayle Brown, Emory “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk KiddJun 18 1 pm – Judy Stroup, Georgia with Sondra Colletti, Georgia “Me Before You” by JoJo MoyesJul Summer Reading!

Day Group | daygroup@atlantatridelta.com

Barbara Payne, Auburn | (678) 584-0657

Beverly Feldhaus, Florida | (678) 549-3750

Jan 27 12 pm – Lunch at the original Dwarf House; 1 pm – Tour of Chick-Fil-A HeadquartersMar 12 12 pm – Lunch at General Muir Restaurant; 1:30 pm – Tour of Aflac Cancer Lab at Egleston HospitalApr 28 10:30 am – Home of Bonnie Holler, Miami (Ohio) Spring Brunch & MeetingJun 7 5:30 pm – Home of Brenda Linskey, Georgia Strictly Social for Deltas & Guests Catered Diner Party

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Alumnae Member Spotlight:First my daughter. Now my sister.

Ashley Adams Koetje, Florida State; Peyton Koetje, Legacy; Nancy Ashley Adams, Florida State

Nancy & Ashley both attended Florida State University, Alpha Eta. Nancy pledged in the fall of 1963, and was

initiated in the spring of 1964 where she served as Chapter President; Ashley pledged and was initiated in the fall of 1996, and served as the Chapter’s New Member Trainer.

Nancy has been a member of the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter for 36 years, and has always held a position on the board. Nationally, she has served as a District

Officer, Chair of various Committees, Assistant Convention Chairman (planning 8 of the national conventions), and

as Crescent Fund Chairman for 12 years.

Ashley is a member of the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter, and has served as the 20Somethings Chair as well as the

Corresponding Secretary.

Nancy has 5 grandchildren, ages 6, 4, 2, 1 and 4 1/2 months.

Ashley is married and has three children: Preston 6, Peyton, 4 (hopefully a Tri Delta one day!), and Colton 1.

2014 Woman of the YearMarty was initiated at the Alpha Mu chapter at the College of William and Mary in 1973. While moving around the country for her career, and later her husband’s career, she has had the privilege of belonging to seven different Tri Delta alumnae chapters, and has experienced first-hand the great gift we have been given of lifetime membership in Tri Delta! After moving to Atlanta four years ago, Marty immediately became an active member of the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter, hosted meetings, volunteered for Care Affair, raised money for St. Jude in the Give Thanks walk, served as Vice President, and currently serves as the chapter’s President. Marty has also served Tri Delta as an Alumnae Specialist and Alumnae Resource Specialist in the West Region, and is currently the Alumnae Chapter Development Manager for the South Central Region.

2014 WOY Marty Webb, William & Mary (L)with 2013 WOY Jennifer Germain, SEMO (R)

Save the Date for the 21st AnnualLauren’s Run on Sunday, April 26, 2015!

10K Run, 5K Run, 2K Run/Walk and Tot Trot.See more at: http://www.curechildhoodcancer.org/

events/laurens-run/#sthash.Qz5zMqZA.dpuf

CURE Liaison April Voris, Alabama

cure-liasion@atlantatridelta.com

2014-15 Membership Dues

We are currently (as of this publication) 170 members strong!

Payments for Membership may be made online by PayPal www.atlantatridelta.com or make checks payable to Delta Delta Delta, and mail it with your membership form to:

Stephanie Griffin, Treasurer, 3701 Cloister Place, Duluth GA 30096

Contact Stephanie Griffin, Cornell treasurer@atlantatridelta.com

2014-15 Atlanta Alumnae Membership Directory

Reminder: only current dues paying members

will receive the 2014-15 Directory.

Directory Chair Michelle Wylie, South Carolina directory@atlantatridelta.com

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Editor: Jennifer Germain, SEMO257 Wright StreetMarietta GA 30064

www.AtlantaTriDelta.com

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What’s Happening? Find out! AtlantaTriDelta.com Questions? news@atlantatridelta.com

Would you like to help support the Emory chapter with opportunities

to strengthen the sisterhood?

Contact Collegiate Alumnae Relations Chairs at

collalum-relations@atlantatridelta.com

Keeping the Bonds,Lydia Gearhart, Allegheny

Jordan Tidrick, FurmanMelissa Walker, Millsaps

Were you initiated in 1990?If so, you have been a member for 25 years and

will be honored at an upcoming event in the Spring.

Please contact Nancy Adams if it’s your turn to be a part of the Silver Circle Recognition Ceremony!

Contact Nancy Adams, Florida Statedegrees@atlantatridelta.com

AUCTION DONATION FORM

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ALL AUCTION ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 1, 2015.

Please return this form to the Care Affair auction coordinator at:Care Affair 2015c/o Liz Moertel

3560 Piedmont Road NE, Apt. 421Atlanta GA 30305

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The item is enclosed with this form. The item will be mailed or delivered to the Care Affair auction coordinator. Please contact me to schedule a pickup for this item.

All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor. A receipt will be sent to you after your donation has been received containing the tax ID information needed for your records.

If you have any questions, contact: Liz Moertel651-233-8872auction@care-affair.com

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