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Letter From The President: W, DC D G A C J 2010
Letter From The President: W, DC D G A C J 2010
Letter From The President: W, DC D G A C J 2010
D EL T A G AMMA
Letter From the President A L U MN AE C HAPT ER
J AN U ARY 2010
Happy
new year! Welcome back to another exciting and busy year with WDC Delta Gamma.
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summer camp program. Just this past month we were able to donate over $300 worth of toys to January Kickoff 1
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bers have contributed their time to volunteer at local community programs hosted by CLB, Foun- Member of the Month 2
dation Fighting Blindness (FFB), and Prevention of Blindness Society (PoBS). Most recently a
group of DC alums volunteered at the American Girls Fashion Show hosted by PoBS. January SIG Events 3
I hope you will check out our brand new spring calendar of events and join us in the new year for
more fun and sisterhood.
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Danielle Yates
What Not to M iss T hi s M ont h!
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and Old- Fashioned Game Scrabble, Charades, card Circle (Red Line) or U Street
Night games and pool. We hope you (Green Line)
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store for Spring 2010! For more information and to
Reconnect with your sisters RSVP your contribution,
after the busy holiday season When: Thurs., Jan. 21 6²9
contact Tonya Richardson
with a potluck and an old- pm.
at vpprogram-
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catch up over food and drinks welcomed and appreciated.
and play a few games. We Location: The party room in
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favorite dish and/or game. Camden Roosevelt. 2101
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Member of the Month: Danielle Frottier
What better way to start of the new year than announcing Danielle Frottier as
Member of the Month! In December she, coordinated both the holiday tea and
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executed. Thank you for your hard work, Danielle!
Do Good.
Send Cards to Families at Walter Reed
For those who have family at Yellow Ribbon Fund, DGs 7200 Wisconsin Avenue
Walter Reed, the situation can can send cards to the family Suite 310
be a blessing full of tribula- members taking care of the
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
tions. Many family members wounded at Walter Reed.
(mom, dad, sister, wife) quit
their jobs and move to DC to For more information on the
So take a minute this month,
be with their wounded war- Yellow Ribbon Fund visit:
maybe to celebrate through
rior. Often they have no in-
service on MLK Day, and send
come, know no one, and are
cards to: www.yellowribbonfund.com/
in constant support mode for
their warrior. Yellow Ribbon Fund, Inc. caregiver/program.cfm
Attn: Care Giver Program
You can help. Through the
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Upcoming ANCHORA!
Here is a sneak peek at the passionate oenophiles.
article; please see the full sis- Their excitement soon esca-
terhood story in the Winter lated. Cartwright turned to
ANCHORA! the entire group and made a
suggestion: a group wine-
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enough in September 2008.
in France. A further sugges-
While attending the Washing-
tion expanded the invitation
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to all Delta Gammas currently
fall kickoff event, Eleanor
living in France.
Cartwright, Beta Theta-Duke,
met Meredith Riddile,
Gamma Theta-Florida, the The idea was not
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wine tasting special interest home in France, smack dab in
group. the middle of the Cote de
Rhone wine area in
The sisters became fast 3URYHQFH´ Danielle Yates, Tricia Bradley, Christine
friends, two Rocchio and Lauren Marsh in the garden
SIG Events
Sweet Peas Cost: $5 per person. Page a lunch to ring in when Dine Out will be
Playseum, 7000 Wiscon- the new year! enjoying a three course
sin Ave - Lower Level, RSVP or send ques- prix-fixe meal at Cafe
Bethesda, MD (next to tions to Kerri at: 11am tour Atlantico.
Orvis), Jan. 8, 2010 sweetpea Heurich House Mu-
10AM seum* ($5 suggested)
@wdcdeltagamma.or Cafe Atlantico special-
g. 1307 New Hampshire izes in "nuevo Latino"
The reviews are in on
Ave., NW, DC 20036 cuisine and is one of
%HWKHVGD·VQHZFKLO For directions and other 202-429-1894 several Jose Andres res-
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are spectacular! www.heurichhouse.org
Playseum, visit
www.playseum.com/
Join the Sweet Peas in Lunch 12:30pm DC Winter Restaurant
thescoop.aspx
the construction area, Front Page Week is from January 11
the pretend grocery -17, 2010 and allows
Wine Tasting 1333 New Hampshire
store, baking or music diners to enjoy a three
Ave., NW 20036
area for creative educa- Un-Wine-d from the course prix-fixe dinner
tion. For babies to pre- Holidays with the Wine 202-296-6500 for $35.10.
teens, areas include art, Tasting SIG! Tuesday,
a radio station, animals Jan. 12, 2010. 6:30pm- Dine Out
January in DC means For more information
(live birds, bunnies and 7:30pm
Winter Restaurant or to RSVP (no later
fish), and a princess than Wednesday,
room. And, each area Week!
Lunch Bunch January 6, please)
has books based on the contact Tracey at
Join the ladies of the
topic of that section of Please save the date for dineout@
the museum. Lunch Bunch at Front
Thursday, Jaunary 14, wdcdeltagamma.org.
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New DC DG Discussion Forum
The WDC Delta Gamma We invite you to share infor-
alumnae chapter is excited to mation about interests outside
announce a brand new forum of DG and connect with your
for members to share informa- sisters all over the metro D.C.
tion and opportunities. region.
Want to advertise a job This group was started by the
opening, networking DC DG alum chapter to help
event, or volunteer members get more out of their
opportunity? D.C. experience. Look out for
your exclusive invitation to
this members only group or
Looking for an intern- visit the group page at:
ship or recommendation?
http://
Maria Murnane
The WDC DG group has groups.google.com/
group/wdcdeltagamma x Won the genre-
got you covered!
based fiction
category of the
2008 DIY awards
for independent
Maria Murnane is back in DC! book publishers.
When: Sat., Jan. 9
Time: 3 pm x Won the
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meet Maria Murnane, Where: Tonic Restaurant ZRPHQ·VOLWHUD
author of the romantic (upstairs), 2036 G NW, ture category of
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getter!
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New member Elizabeth Zeta Gamma (University of Members, and was elected the fiction and
"Lizzie" Barry is jumping into Richmond). After graduating Vice President of Social Stan-
literature: chick
the WDC DG in May 2009 with a dards. Lizzie works for Cvent,
alumnae chapter double major in Com- Inc., located in McLean, Vir- OLWZRPHQ·VOLW
with both feet and munications & Rhetoric ginia and lives in Arlington, category.
taking on the role and English, Lizzie VA. In her time away from
of Panhellenic moved home to the work, she enjoys cooking/
Delegate, a posi- Washington, D.C. area. baking, yoga, and playing ten-
tion recently held At the University of nis ± if you want to play a
by Stephanie Richmond, Lizzie served game, let her know!
Craig. Lizzie was as a member of Honor
initiated in 2006 at Board, Director of New
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Spring 2010 DG Chapter Events Calendar
January
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Reconnect with your sisters after the busy holiday season with a potluck and an old-
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up in the party room such as Scrabble, Charades, card games and pool. We hope you
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When: Thursday, January 21 6²9 p.m.
Cost: Food donations are welcomed and appreciated.
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Camden Roosevelt. 2101 16th Street, NW Washington, DC
20009. Metro: Dupont Circle (Red Line) or U Street (Green
Line)
For more information and to RSVP your contribution, contact Tonya Richardson at
vpprogramming@wdcdeltagamma.org
February
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an ever-changing line-up of guest musicians, Victor plays jazz classics along with his
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ard Inn Lounge. A cozy space featuring antique furnishings and a wood-burning fire-
place, our lounge is the perfect spot to unwind alone with a book, together with
friends, and especially with one of their acclaimed signature cocktails!
Sunday, February 28 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost: free to attend plus the cost of cocktails
Location: 1739 N St., NW DC 20036. Metro: Dupont Circle (Red Line)
For more information or to RSVP, contact Tonya Richardson at vpprogram-
ming@wdcdeltagamma.org.
March
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from American University for Founder's Day Brunch to celebrate one of the most hon-
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rededicate ourselves to the ideas of the Fraternity.
Saturday, March 20 at 10:30 am
Cost & Location: TBD
For more information or to RSVP, contact Jenn Middleton at founders-
day@wdcdeltagamma.org. Please RSVP by Monday, March 15.
Page 5 Washington, DC
April
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Join your WDC DG sisters at Lucky Strike Lanes for our annual and most popular
networking event. Lucky Strike Lanes is the premiere upscale bowling alley and
lounge near the Verizon Center in Gallery Place. Expect an evening full of bowling,
cocktails, delicious food, and fun.
Wednesday, April 21 from 7 ± 9 pm.
Cost: $20 per person, includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rentals.
Lucky Strike Lanes, 701 7th Street NW, Washington, DC
20001. Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red Line)
For more information or to RSVP, contact Tonya Richard-
son at vpprogramming@wdcdeltagamma.org.
Please RSVP by Monday, April 29.
May
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Come mingle with fellow Greeks and friends, all are welcome for one of our most
popularly attended events of the year! Enjoy great happy hour specials and a mix of
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local Service for Sight philanthropic organizations such as the Columbia Lighthouse
for the Blind. All Greek organizations are invited to attend. Mix and mingle with DC
area Greeks while we "do good" and raise money for the Foundation! The Greek or-
ganization with the highest turnout will receive special recognition.
Date: the week of May 16
Cost: Suggested donation of $5 with Foundation supplies** and
$7 without
Location: TBD
For more information or to RSVP, contact Tonya Richardson at vppro-
gramming@wdcdeltagamma.org
**Foundation supplies donations include 5 Box Tops for Education
from any General Mills products, 5 Labels for Education from any
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cyclable eyeglasses.
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DC DG Membership
Thank you to the following women for paying their annual dues to the DC Chapter:
Elizabeth Barry Amy Garrison Lola Reinsch
Lauren Barry Cristina Gomez Karen Ressue
Joanne Bauers Helen Gordon Jenny Rice
Brittany Belt Jennifer Harp Tonya Richardson
April Black Elizabeth Haile Meredith Riddile
Marguerite Borelli Robyn Hickey Alicia Robben
Christina Brown Stephanie Horne Christine Rocchio
Devon Carter Kathryn Killeen Kristen Schuh
Brittany Cartlidge Kate Kristoph Jessica Schultz
Brianna Charpentier Kristin Laubach Jean Lafauci Schutt
Eleanore Christiansen Kathy Lewis Rachel Schwager
Lisa Claus Nicole Lutz Lindsey Schwalb
Tracy Clausen Marita Lynott Deanne Seward
Hopelyn Clift Joyce Maguire Esa Sferra-Bonistalli
Caroline Coleman Heather Maurano Kyra Smerkanich
Jenny Cooke Caitlin Maxwell Kelly Kirk Smith
Kerry Ann Cooney Lauren McKee Margaret Smith
Kerri Cox Julie McLaughlin Bridget Swartz
Stephanie Craig Laura McLean Marci Thomas
Carol Dabbs Rebecca McLean Genefer Thornton
Jillian DeLuna Jen Middleton Mallory Trimyer
Karin Denburg Lauren Miller Christin Vandegrift
Patricia Ann Evans Lynn Neagley April Vara
Adrien Fairweather Jill Nevius Abigail Walling
Karin Fenn Jennifer Nielsen Elizabeth Weiner
Susanne Fitch Katie Novaria Tricia Williams
Allison Fraser Jen Olsen Danielle Yates
Jennifer Frost Natasha Pedroza Tracey Yost
Danielle Frottier Anna John Peediyakkal
Stephanie Garmirian Alexis Pierce
STAR SISTER
The following sisters have earned two out of five points towards completing the 5 Star Program. Congratula-
tions: Tonya Richardson, Danielle Yates, Lindsey Schwalb, Kristen Schuh, Katie Novaria!
For the month of January, any sister that attends either a chapter or SIG event will receive a point
for their participation.
Upcoming Events
January 12 Wine Tasting Event, 6:30pm
January 14-19 Beta Epsilon Recruitment
January 14 Dine out at Café Atlantico
January 20 Lunch Bunch, 11am/12:30pm
January 21 -DQXDU\.LFNRII³3RWOXFNDQG2OG- )DVKLRQHG*DPH1LJKW´
W A S H I N GT O N , D C
D E LT A G A MMA February 2 Book Club
A LUMN A E C H A PT E R
February 4 Wine Tasting Event
www.wdcdeltagamma.org February 7 Collumnae Networking Event with Beta Epsilon Seniors
February 17 Lunch Bunch
February 28 ³-D]]DWWKH7DEDUG,QQ´co-hosted with DGs in DC