Nu Chapter and Greater Seattle Alumnae of Alpha Xi Delta ~ Spring 2016

Nu News

** Alpha Xi Delta Establishes New Annex** Alpha Xi Delta Establishes New Annex** Alpha Xi Delta Establishes New Annex** Alpha Xi Delta Establishes New Annex

at the University of Washington! **at the University of Washington! **at the University of Washington! **at the University of Washington! **

Alpha Xi Delta’s beautiful chapter house is located at 1616 NE 50th

Street. The new annex is located at 1818 NE 45th Street, immediately north

of campus, and is currently operated by the Puget Sound Baptist Associa-

tion as The Purple Door. Alpha Xi Deltas will use the new annex beginning

in fall 2016 as a supplemental place for sisters to gather for living, studying,

and chapter activities.

“We are thrilled about the new annex which

allows us to own property and have a base of opera-

tions so close to campus, while still enjoying our his-

toric home on 50th Street,” said Megan Gustafson

Melloy, Housing Corporation Board President for the

Nu Chapter. “We have been working diligently to-

wards this goal and we are thankful to the Puget

Sound Baptist Association for the great working rela-

tionship we’ve enjoyed to get to this point. We are

confident this property will have a positive impact on

the future of Nu Chapter.”

Alpha Xi Delta’s Nu Chapter was established at the

University of Washington on May 13, 1907, when fifteen women wearing blue and gold ribbons stood on the steps

of Denny Hall and announced their chartering as Alpha Xi Delta. Since that time, Nu Chapter has initiated more

than 2,300 women into Alpha Xi Delta.

Founded in 1893 at Lombard College, now Knox College, in Galesburg, Illinois, Alpha Xi Delta inspires

women to realize their potential by providing opportunities for sisterhood, leadership, knowledge and service. The

national women’s fraternity has more than 150,000 initiated members and has chapters on 126 college campuses.

Wear your Quill for

International Badge

Day on Monday,

March 7, 2016.

Join us at Founders’ Day

on Sunday April 3rd at

Russell’s in Bothell.

Details Inside.

Thank you so much to those whose time and hard work made this possible!

Also, SO PROUD of Nu Chapter and Seattle Area Alumnae

for receiving a 2015 award for Excellent in Alumnae Relations! —>

Founders Day Approaches: Save the Date!Founders Day Approaches: Save the Date!Founders Day Approaches: Save the Date!Founders Day Approaches: Save the Date!

Mark your calendars for our annual Founders Day celebration on Sunday, April 3rd! This year, Founders

Day will be in a new location! Russell’s in Bothell is a beautiful event space, and is the workplace of our very own

Sarah Webb. With an elegant barn style interior and a top-notch chef providing the catering, we’re sure that you’ll

love this new spot!

Sunday, April 3rdSunday, April 3rdSunday, April 3rdSunday, April 3rd at Russell’s:at Russell’s:at Russell’s:at Russell’s: 3305 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell WA

2:30pm Registration and mingling,

3:00 – 5:00pm High Tea, program, dessert

COST: COST: COST: COST: $30

Join us at 2:30pm for photos, mingling, and

refreshments. High Tea will be served promptly at

3:00pm, and includes our traditional assortment of

delicious finger sandwiches, buttery petit scones,

fresh fruit, and desserts. Please complete the attached registration form and send it along with your check to our

Treasurer, Michelle Rutherford. Make checks payable to Seattle Alumnae of Alpha Xi Delta.

Don’t forget your annual alumnae dues! Half your $40 Dues go to Nationals, and the remaining $20 provide

funds for 1) the printing and mailing of our semi-annual newsletter that goes out to more than 800 alumnae, 2)

Scholarships for collegians, 3) Subsidizing a representative’s trip to the National Convention, 4) Purchasing of items

needed by the chapter that are outside of their planned budget, 5) Dues for Seattle and Overlake Panhellenic, and

6) Philanthropy contributions to Autism Speaks and the National Foundation. Because our fiscal year ends April

30th, Founder’s Day is a great time to pay your dues. If you cannot join us for Founder’s Day your check can still be

mailed to Michelle Rutherford (see Founders Day form on last page). -Rachel Abolofia, Alum Board Programs VP

Thanks sharing the Xi Love at Pickle MixThanks sharing the Xi Love at Pickle MixThanks sharing the Xi Love at Pickle MixThanks sharing the Xi Love at Pickle Mix

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to Pickle Mix in November! We returned to the HUB for

another year, and increased attendance for alumnae and collegiate women alike. There were spouses, children, and

parents in attendance, and even our HUB event liaison participated in the bidding for a present for his mother! The

competition was fierce for many hot items, resulting in a total of $2,725 raised for Nu Scholarships$2,725 raised for Nu Scholarships$2,725 raised for Nu Scholarships$2,725 raised for Nu Scholarships. It was really a banner year for us! The Alumnae group would especially like to thank everyone who donated items

to the silent and live auctions. We are always looking for quality items, and it is never too early to start thinking

about items to contrib-

ute! Pickle Mix is

always the first Monday

in November. We hope

to see you there in 2016,

especially if it’s been a

while since you last

attended Pickle Mix or

saw your sisters!

Miss Your Sisters?Miss Your Sisters?Miss Your Sisters?Miss Your Sisters?

♦ Morgan Mullin, Nu Chapter’s new Alumnae Relations Chair, is looking for 8 alumnae to join her at this year’s

Endowment Breakfast Endowment Breakfast Endowment Breakfast Endowment Breakfast on May 20th from 8 to 10amMay 20th from 8 to 10amMay 20th from 8 to 10amMay 20th from 8 to 10am, cost is ~$22. If you are interested please email Morgan at

mmullin@uw.edu with your name,

email address, phone number, and

mailing address so a formal

invitation can be sent to you.

♦ Come join us for Founders Day on Founders Day on Founders Day on Founders Day on

Sunday April 3rdSunday April 3rdSunday April 3rdSunday April 3rd at Russell’sat Russell’sat Russell’sat Russell’s!

♦ Nu chapter is hosting the AmaXIng AmaXIng AmaXIng AmaXIng

Challenge 5K Fun Run Challenge 5K Fun Run Challenge 5K Fun Run Challenge 5K Fun Run benefiting

Autism Speaks on Sunday, April Sunday, April Sunday, April Sunday, April

17th17th17th17th at Green Lake ParkGreen Lake ParkGreen Lake ParkGreen Lake Park!!

♦ Happy Hours: Last Oct. 22 we

caught up at Buckley's On Queen

Anne. On Feb. 22nd we celebrated Drink Wine Day at Robert Ramsey Cellars and sampled chocolates at

Chocolopolis. Watch for details of our next happy gathering on our Facebook page!

♦ Each December Kathy hosts a fabulous dinner and white elephant gift exchange. This past year was no excep-

tion. Thanks Kathy Reinke, for throwing the event and making us dinner, and thanks to Maureen Peterson

who has made a great salad for the event for several years! Above is a photo of last year’s crowd and next year

we’re hoping you’ll join us!

Join our Facebook Group: Alpha Xi Delta Seattle Area Alum!

Find more at http://seattlealphaxidelta.org/

Contact us at axidseattlealumnae@gmail.com

Fill Us In!Fill Us In!Fill Us In!Fill Us In!

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Our alumnae group receives credit for all hours or monetary donations made by alums. We used to be one of the

top 10 alumnae chapters in terms of volunteer hours and dollars in the nation. We know you are out their helping

so let’s get credit for it. Please fill out for all hours/dollars donated between May 1, 2015 and April 30, 2016.

You can e-mail information to Heather Macmillan at hmacmillan@msn.com or bring it with you to Founders Day.

Your Name (please print): _______________________________________

Organization/Group Name Dollars Hours Your Role Dates

Other Corporation NewsOther Corporation NewsOther Corporation NewsOther Corporation News

Housing Corporation is looking for alumnae who would like to join the housing mentor committee.

Monica DeWitt, Rachel Cornelius, Alana Justine and Megan Melloy would love to have more alumnae

presence, voices, and insights at monthly meetings.

The house mentor committee members would need to commit to attending to two House

Corporation board meetings in 2016 to help mentor current collegiate women. Your participation will

foster a more lively discussion and mentorship for the Chapter President and Chapter VP Finance in 2016.

The dates for mentors to choose from are: April 3rd (after Founder’s Day), May 15th 1-3pm (sorry

no June meeting: Enjoy your Father’s Day!), July 17th 1-3pm, August 21st 1-3pm, September Bid Day after

check-in, October 16th 1-3pm, November 20th 1-3pm and December 16th 1-3pm. If you are interested

please email nu.corporation@gmail.com with the two dates you would like to attend. Thank you to Steph

Hamill and Barbara Wu who attended recently; your voices have been greatly appreciated.

Alpha Xi Delta Mourns the Loss of Past National President Alpha Xi Delta Mourns the Loss of Past National President Alpha Xi Delta Mourns the Loss of Past National President Alpha Xi Delta Mourns the Loss of Past National President

Linda Belles Dinus Linda Belles Dinus Linda Belles Dinus Linda Belles Dinus

(Photo and Article as Published by Nationals/Quill magazine on Saturday, December 26, 2015)

Indianapolis, IN – Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity is deeply saddened by the passing of Linda Belles Dinus, Past

National President 1993-1997. Linda entered Chapter Eternal on December 23, 2015 in Bellingham, Washington, at

the age of 74.

“Linda’s contributions to Alpha Xi Delta will never be forgotten. She will always be remembered for her

warmth, generosity, compassion and unwavering love of Alpha Xi Delta,” said National Executive Director Elysia

Gallivan.

Linda was initiated into the Nu Chapter Nu Chapter Nu Chapter Nu Chapter at the University of Washington on January 15, 1960. She served as

Alpha Xi Delta’s Foundation Vice Chairman, a member of the Board of Trustees, Extension Committee Chairman,

Extension Vice President, NPC Alternate, Chairman of the Quackenbush Award Committee, Foundation Secretary,

Chairman of the Governance Task Force, Chair of the National Executive

Director Search Committee, Member of the Foundation Nominating

Committee and National PresidentNational PresidentNational PresidentNational President.

In her Rose Banquet address at the 1995 National Convention,

Linda said, “We know Alpha Xi Delta is getting better because of com-

mitted members who project the values and teachings of Alpha Xi Delta.

We continue to seek the vision of life expressed in the Alpha Xi Delta

Symphony, including the will to grow in courage, graciousness and

peace.”

During Linda’s tenure, National Council implemented a new pro-

gram for young alumnae titled Next Generation which helped bridge the

gap between college life to lifelong alumna membership. She also helped

to implement By The Numbers, Alpha Xi Delta’s program for reducing

the risk of alcohol-related problems, and installed nine Alpha Xi Delta

chapters across the nation.

Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic’s Annual BUNCO game night! Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic’s Annual BUNCO game night! Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic’s Annual BUNCO game night! Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic’s Annual BUNCO game night!

Join Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic for a “Roll the Dice” Bunco Night and raise scholarship money for the

Greek undergraduate women of the University of Washington! This

event promises to be a fun night of Bunco, sisterhood, and philanthropy.

SAP will host this Annual Bunco Fundraiser Annual Bunco Fundraiser Annual Bunco Fundraiser Annual Bunco Fundraiser on Saturday, April 30, 2016, Saturday, April 30, 2016, Saturday, April 30, 2016, Saturday, April 30, 2016,

6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 –––– 9:30 PM 9:30 PM 9:30 PM 9:30 PM in the WalkerWalkerWalkerWalker----Ames Room in Kane Hall (University of Ames Room in Kane Hall (University of Ames Room in Kane Hall (University of Ames Room in Kane Hall (University of

Washington) Washington) Washington) Washington) for $25 Registration $25 Registration $25 Registration $25 Registration –––– in advance or at the door. in advance or at the door. in advance or at the door. in advance or at the door.

6PM Registration/appetizers , 6:45 PM Bunco play begins. Feel free to

bring a friend to join you in the fun!

Held in the Walker-Ames Room in Kane Hall (#225), your registration fee includes 2-3 rounds of Bunco and appe-

tizers. Tickets for fantastic raffles and drinks will also be available for purchase. Bunco is a fun dice game, played

with a partner. No skills are necessary—winners are decided by lucky rolls. Prizes will be awarded for most Bun-

co’s, highest points, and lowest points. Send check and completed form by April 25, 2016 (or pay at the door)

to: Milynda Moore, 19605 66th Place NE, Kenmore, WA 98028. Prefer card? Use our PayPal account: seat-

tle.alumnae.panhell@gmail.com.

Full Name: ______________________________________ Phone: _________________

Additional Guests: ________________________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________

Sorority: ___________________________ Chapter/School: _______________________

Current Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic Delegate? Yes No Former Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic Delegate? Yes No

Registration Total ($25 per person): ________

Badge Day: Monday, March 7 Badge Day: Monday, March 7 Badge Day: Monday, March 7 Badge Day: Monday, March 7

Monday, March 7 is International Badge Day, the day when all members of National Panhellenic

Conference and other Greek women’s organizations are encouraged to wear their pins to work, to school, and in

the community. For Alpha Xi Deltas, this is the day to wear your quill with pride, and with appropriate quill attire,

of course. Did you know that the idea for this event was suggested by one of our Nu Chapter alums, Rebecca Amos-

Stuart (Nu ’90)? We asked Becky how the first National Badge Day came to happen.

“During my tenure as the NPC 2nd Alternate Delegate for Alpha Xi Delta, I served on the Alumnae

Panhellenic Committee. At the annual NPC meeting in 1996, the Alumnae Panhellenic committee was dis-

cussing ways to promote lifelong, sorority membership. As we were brainstorming, we talked about the num-

ber of sorority women in the U.S. and how to promote and I simply asked several of the committee members,

“when do you wear your sorority badge/pin?” The answer was pretty much ‘at sorority specific events only,

i.e., Founders Day. That’s when I suggested NPC badge day; one day, every year, to promote sorority mem-

bership by simply asking all members (collegiate and alumnae) to wear their badge/pins. We selected a

March timeframe to coincide with Women’s History Month.”

Becky added that she created the initial PR primer (press release, FAQ, event ideas, etc.) for the program

and worked with a graphic designer on the poster. We also had a few alumnae write personal stories about wearing

their badge and how that furthers Panhellenic spirit. - Sandy Walston & Becky Amos-Stuart

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April 2, 2016 is WEAR BLUE

day! Show your support for Autism

Speaks (Alpha Xi Delta’s National

Philanthropy and the largest autism

research and advocacy organization

in North America) by wearing some-

thing blue and sharing autism

awareness with others.

AmaXIng Challenge 5K Fun RunAmaXIng Challenge 5K Fun RunAmaXIng Challenge 5K Fun RunAmaXIng Challenge 5K Fun Run

The women of the Nu Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at the UW are

hosting the 5th annual AmaXIng Challenge 5K Fun Run bene-

fiting Autism Speaks on Sunday, April 17th Sunday, April 17th Sunday, April 17th Sunday, April 17th at Green Lake Park Green Lake Park Green Lake Park Green Lake Park

in Seattle. 100% of the proceeds benefit Autism Speaks. To start

the day off, we will have face painting and photo opportunities

with Harry the Husky! Grab a sister or friend and come join the

fun for a great cause. To register or donate please visit:

https://www.facebook.com/events/890096924440437/ or

http://events.autismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?

ievent=1154433