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Elizabeth Alex - Panhellenic Woman of the Year!
(click the Panhellenic Logo above to learn more)
   
PLEASE - PLEASE - PLEASE
Box Tops for Education are due for the 2017-2018 year in mid May. Please make a concerted effort to get the Box Tops you have collected to Jan Roach prior to May 10!!
(Jan will be at the May 3rd Meeting too)
Welcome to May DG Sisters!
After the extended “Sprin-ter” (Spring/Winter) it looks like we’ve finally arrived at Spring!
Even though we may be out of school, the school year calendar still has a hold on the rhythm of many an organization, making May a whirlwind of wrapping up a year, celebrating and moving on to whatever is next. As I write this, I’m looking forward to the Greater KC Panhellenic Women of the Year event, where an outstanding alumna from each sorority is recognized. Elizabeth Alex will make DGs proud as our honoree this year. The 30th Trolley Run is Sunday and it looks to be a gorgeous morning to “Wake Up * Kick Asphalt * Repeat” Then… just a few more days before our final gathering of the year Fiesta de las Delta Gamma! Can’t wait and hope you’ll join in the fun!
KCDG is wrapping up another successful Night of Knowledge and Nonsense and thanks to your generosity, we are able to support important programs for visually impaired persons of all ages in Kansas City as well as the work of the Delta Gamma Foundation. It is not too late to contribute and every donation large or small counts! Click the Logo to donate.
We’re thrilled to count 299 local dues paying members this year! I hope you know how grateful we are that you support the chapter and its activities including interesting programs, outreach to collegiate chapters, opportunities to do good and my lavish compensation package.
It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as your president this year. Doing so has given me an even deeper appreciation for the legacy of our strong local chapter. I’ve learned so much from having the chance to work beside so many smart, fun and talented women. Jennifer Parker-Burrus is getting ready to take the helm and I can’t wait to see what we can do next year under her capable leadership.
In the bonds,
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Oh! So close! We are inches away from our celebratory drawing for 300 paid members. If you have not paid your 2017-18 local dues, please hurry. As soon as we reach that number we WILL draw! All dues payers up to that point will be eligible to win a beautiful Teena Tabor (DG) soap dish and a set of
Susan Pryor (DG and my sister) handmade soaps to use on the that dish.
Connect with us and help us DO GOOD! All local dues stay in the Kansas City area to support our alumnae activities and philanthropic pursuits. Imagine what we could accomplish with your support.
With your local dues, we have been able to fund the following so far this year:
- An Alphapointe summer youth camp breakfast
- Fun and informative monthly meetings including Tai Chi, Pickleball and Holiday Decorating
- Recruitment treats and Anchor Splash donations for our local collegiate chapters
- A contribution to the KC Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Fund
- The production and mailing of our fall & winter newsletter
- Printing of our member directory
- Memorial contributions to Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired
- A Fun and Festive Christmas Brunch
- A contribution to the CCVI Family Emergency Fund
- Founders Day Celebration in March
Send check payable to DELTA GAMMA to: Kathy Watkins KCDG-VP Finance
13005 Canterbury Road
Leawood, Kansas 66209 Or you can pay online:
 
Please help us to continue supporting the KC community with our “Do Good” activities!
We are thankful for all your support!
Again, thank you to the 299 members who have already paid their dues this year!
 Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar
2018
- May - DG Golf is Back!!! (Read More)
- May 3rd - Fiesta de las Delta Gamma! (Read More)
- May 11th - Northland Bridge Group (Read More)
- May 17th - Trekkies take a Guided Tour of Museum at Prairiefire (Read More)
- May 21st - Bookies discussion "The Dust Bowl Girls" by Lydia Reeder (Read More)
- June 9th - Alphapointe Beep Baseball Clinic at Little "K" Kauffman Stadium (Read More)
- June 15th - Silver Streakers Luncheon (Read More)
- June 24th - 29th - Alphapointe Technology Camp at Alphapointe (Read More)
- July 16th - 20th - Alphapointe Adventure Residency Camp (ages 11-18) at Heartland Center, Parkville, MO (Read More)
- July 23rd - 27th - Alphapointe Adventure Day Camp (ages 6-10) at Heartland Center, Parkville, MO (Read More)
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Programming
DGs Doing Good - Report your Service Hours It’s pretty well-known that DGs are very involved at CCVI and Alphapointe, but did you know DGs are Doing Good all over the Kansas City community? Here’s a sample of some other places our incredible alumnae volunteer:
A Round for Brian Charity Golf Tournament * Bethany Lutheran Church Czech English Camp Mission Trip Leader * Big 12 Conference * Big Brother Big Sister of Greater KC * Bishop Spencer Place * Briarwood Elementary School * Cancer Action * Cedar Hills Elementary * Church of the Nativity * Clinton County Retired Teacher's Association * Community Linc * Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County * Daughters of the American Revolution * Driving elderly to doctor appointments. * Family Conservancy * Happy Bottoms * Harvesters * Heartland Therapeutic Riding * James Taylor Lansing VFW Post 12003 * JCCC GED Program * Jewish Family Services * Junior League of Kansas City Missouri * Kansas City Community Kitchen * Kansas City Free Eye Clinic * KC Symphony Alliance * KCU Student-Run Free Clinic * KU Audio Reader * Lee's Summit High School Debate Tournament * Mizzou law tax competition judge * Mizzou scholarship applications judge * Nativity Parish School * Overland Park Aboretum * Overland Park Parks and Rec * Palm Beach County Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce * Platte County Food Bank * Retirement community * Rockhurst High School * SafeHome * Service for Sight * Sewing for miscellaneous infants, school children, and homeless people. * Shawnee Mission East Bands * Shawnee Mission Medical Center * Shawnee Mission Medical Center * Somerset Care Center * Sophian Plaza Board * St. Luke's * St. Peter's Church * St. Teresa's Academy * Temple B'nai Jehudah * The Giving Brick * Trinity United Methodist Church * United Way Greater Kansas City * Village Church * Village Presbyterian Church Food Pantry/Clothes Closet * Westside Family * Whatsoever Community Center
Our chapter tracks your service on an ongoing basis. We know you don't volunteer to be recognized, but don't be shy about sharing what you've done! One hour? One hundred hours? It all counts! Simply click the "do good" logo below to submit your individual service hours. You don’t need to report hours volunteered during a chapter organized event – the event chair will do that for you. Thank you for Doing Good!
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Thank you for Doing Good!
Stay Tuned.....A Separate Email is Coming
Your Way with ALL the Details and Event Information from another Wonderful
Night of Knowledge and Nonsense!
 Thank you to everyone who participated or volunteered to make the 2018 Trolley Run a big success!
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YOU Can Make a Difference!
Join 20/20 Club, and support our precious children and their parents.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Debbie Link, M, 20/20 Club Liaison, at
816-769-5002 or debbiebertramlink@gmail.com
If you would like to lend financial support, membership fees for the 20/20 Club are $40, or $70 a pair, and qualify you for free, fun, friendraisers, and discounts on events like SPECTACLE, which was $25 less than the ticket price for members.
Click HERE if you are interested in joining the 20/20 Club, and thank you for your consideration!
Spring/Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Please consider sharing the gift of your time at one or all of the following:
Saturday, June 9th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM The Little "K" at Kauffman Stadium
 Technology Camp
Sunday, June 24th - Friday, June 29th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Alphapointe
To volunteer - CLICK HERE To Read More - Take a look at this flyer - .jpg) Adventure Residency Camp
(Ages 11-18)
Monday, July 16th - Friday, July 20th
Heartland Center, Parkville, MO
Volunteers not required to stay overnight.
To Volunteer - CLICK HERE To Read More - Take a Look at this Flyer - Adventure Day Camp
(Ages 6 - 10)Monday, July 23rd - Friday, July 27th
Heartland Center, Parkville, MO
Meet at Alphapointe each morning for breakfast, bus to Heartland.
To Volunteer - CLICK HERE
Thank you in advance for your support of Alphapointe's wonderful programming
for visually impaired youth!
Call/email Sharon (816.237.2026 / sbrown@alphapointe.org) or
Jake (816.237.2059 / jmclaughlin@alphapointe.org) with any questions ------------------------------------------------ Alphapointe is excited to report an influx of clients seeking rehabilitation services! To support this influx, they have requested assistance from the women of Delta Gamma. - They would appreciate volunteers in their computer lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-noon to read tests to clients and record their answers.
- They also need a volunteer to assemble files for new clients three hours a week, any day of the week.
Please consider supporting this wonderful organization!
Whether you're available to help once, or every week, the gift of your time would be most welcome. Contact Becky Casey at rebecca.t.casey@gmail.com to express your interest.
Alphapointe 7501 Prospect Kansas City, MO 64132
Delta Gamma collects Boxtops for Education!
Please clip them from products that you purchase!!
Bring them to a DG gathering or mail them to Jan Roach
4409 W 82nd St Prairie Village, KS 66208
They are on Cheerios, Ziploc bags, crescent rolls and so much more.
Have an idea for a new Special Interest Group? Contact Susan Kastner at kastner.susan@gmail.com
Any questions about Trekkies, Bookies or Silver Streakers, please contact
Barbara Larison at bmlarison19@gmail.com or 913-649-6957
Thursday, May 17th, 2018 | 10:00 AM Museum at Prairiefire
5801 West 135th St
Overland Park, KS
913-333-3500
The MAY Trekkie adventure is a tour of the Museum at Prairie Fire on 135th Street in Overland Park.
The guided tour begins at 10:00 AM. We will have some time for exploring on our own.
The cost is $5 tax.
Lunch will follow at the Brass Onion, which is close by.
Jackie Ives and Gail Ward are our adventure leaders. Please notify Jackie if you will be joining us on this adventure. Her e-mail is: ivesjackie@icloud.com
If you are interested in carpooling, please meet at my home at 9524 Walmer St. at 9:25 AM and we will leave at 9:30 AM.
Husbands and friends are welcome.
Monday, May 21st, 2018
Mary Raynolds' Home 
Discussion will be on "The Dust Bowl Girls" by Lydia Reeder. Please RSVP to the hostess.
.png) Silver StreakersFriday, June 15th, 2018 | 11:00 AM
Silver Streakers Luncheon
Claridge Court
8100 Mission Road
Prairie Village, KS
The Silver Streakers will meet for social time, a delicious lunch, and a short program. This special event is for 50 year members of the Kansas City DG Alumnae. We, especially want to encourage all new 50-year members to attend. A reservation is needed by Monday, June 11th.
The cost is $16 in CASH payable at the door. For a reservation, please contact Barbara Larison at bmlarison19@gmail.com or 913-649-6957. Hoping to see you in June at this fun sisterhood event.
.jpg) Northland* DG Bridge Group
*South, East and West DGs invited too!
Friday, May 11th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Home of Dee Shugart
8009 Clearwater Drive- Parkville, MO 64152
The group usually meets the second Friday of each month, but subject to change so check this section each month for any updates.
A recommended book is: Bridge for Everyone by D. W. Crisfield. The author makes learning bridge easy and is based on newer bridge guidelines. You can check out from the library, purchase online or in person at Barnes & Noble.
DG Golfers will be back playing again starting the month of May!
Please contact Lailan Bressler at Lailanbressler@gmail.com or
Susan Durbian at sdurbian@gmail.com if you would like to join
this fun, easy-going golf group.
Since last month, the days have flown by for the women of Mu Chapter. Besides Greek Week, where we rocked in Fling, the Blood Drive, and sports competitions, we also participated in Sigma Chi Derby Days, and MizzouThon where our sisters danced for 13.1 hours to raise money for our Miracle Child!
And we hosted a Pure Barre class with our sister sorority, Alpha Phi!
Four of our members were chosen as Pi Chi’s, and will be guiding potential new members through Recruitment next August. If you have a woman you’d like to sponsor, please send her resume and sponsor form to mudgsponsorship@deltagamma.org.
We ended April with Mom’s Weekend. The theme was “You are my Sunshine, my only Sunshine”, and the sun did shine while our Moms were here, as we enjoyed various activities together including NashVegas Friday night, shopping and The Winery Saturday, and a brunch on Sunday.
As we head into May, (and finals!), on behalf of our women, thank you so much for your support, and good luck at Convention. We feel sure the GKC Alumnae Chapter will receive many awards!
In the bonds of sisterhood,
Amber Raub,
Mu Chapter director: alumnae relations.
To keep up with Mu Chapter, please join our Facebook page: Delta Gamma at Mizzou, Mu Chapter, Instagram: mizzoudg, and Twitter: @MIZZOUDG
Beta Kappa Chapter Report Chapter of the Year!
Delta Gamma Beta Kappa was awarded Chapter of the Year for 2018 by the University of Kansas Panahellenic Association. We are so proud of our present and past CMT members who have put in so much work and for all of our members for the great work we have done as chapter in order to receive this outstanding award.
Senior Brunch & Mom's Weekend
 The seniors celebrated their last year with their mom's at DG Mom's Weekend May 13th-15th at a brunch at Maceli's Banquet Hall. The seniors were given gifts from their families and were able to celebrate with their mom's and other members of DG!
We ate, mingled, and were able to bid on amazing gifts given by our amazing moms. We also participated in a pottery class where moms and daughters were able to show their artistic side and paint their own pottery piece. We also partook in a cooking class taught by our very own Chef Michael where we were able to learn great, new cooking tips. Overall, this weekend was one for their books and we already can't wait for next year!
Sisterhood Event at SkyZone
Beta Kappas partook in an awesome sisterhood event at SkyZone on Sunday, April 8th that was organized by our amazing VP Programming, Mucia Burke. We jumped to our hearts content for 2 hours and also got in some exercise!
Cheesy With DG!
Beta Kappa held their spring Philanthropy, "Cheesy with DG" at the Delta Gamma house on Thursday, April 5th. We had such a great time and served many people in the KU community tons of cheesy foods like mac n cheese, queso, breadsticks, and much more. Everyone had a great time raising money for the DG Foundation and we cannot wait to host this awesome event again next year!
Stay Tuned.....A Separate Email is Coming
Your Way with ALL the Details and Event Information from another Wonderful
Night of Knowledge and Nonsense!
Have You Moved? Or Have New Contact Information? Please send new address, preferred email address. phone corrections, (if applicable spouse's name) to addresschange@deltagamma.org.
Thank you!
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