WDC DG Hannahs News Bytes

Letter From the President by Katie Novaria

Fall has arrived and so has your September edition of DC Hannah's News Bytes, the official enewsletter of the Washington, D.C. Alumnae Chapter. First I want to congratulate the chapter for being among the top 10 Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapters who logged the most Service for Sight hours for the year. This shows true dedication to the philanthropic goals and ideals of Delta Gamma. Way to go ladies, keep up the good work! We had a fun summer with our Delta Gamma sisters vintage shopping, relaxing with manicures and mimosas, and catching up over cocktails at the Georgetown Waterfront. Now it's time to gear up for an exciting fall calendar. September begins with a wonderful Foundation opportunity, the inaugural Light The Way 5k on September 10, 2011 at Nationals Park. Join the "DO GOOD" team and support Delta Gamma's mission to help the blind and visually impaired. Registration details for you, your family, and friends can be found at http://www.clb.org./ Contact Lynn Neagley vpfoundation@wdcdeltagamma.org for more information and details. Our Annual Fall Kickoff and Champagne Brunch is one of our most popular events and perfect opportunity to see old friends, meet new friends, and reconnect with the alumnae chapter. This year the brunch will be held on Saturday, September 24th at a member's home near American University . For more information contact Karen Ressue vpprogramming@wdcdeltagamma.org. Have you paid your Delta Gamma dues? Once a member, always a member. Delta Gamma counts on you to pay your dues for your first 50 years of Delta Gamma membership. DG dues are $50 and can be paid on our website http://www.deltagamma.org/ or by check. Contact Diane Cross vpmembership@wdcdeltagamma.org or Tricia Williams vpfinance@wdcdeltagamma.org with any questions. As always, I encourage you to check out our website, Facebook group, and Twitter feed for all the latest updates on D.C. Delta Gama news. Hope to see you this fall! ITB, Katie Novaria Xi Chapter- University of Michigan

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What Not to Miss This Month by Karen Ressue

ANNUAL FALL KICKOFF AND CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

Please join your fellow Delta Gammas for WDC DGs annual and most popular event. The champagne brunch is the perfect opportunity to see old friends and reconnect with the alumnae chapter. Well also introduce you to other DGs that are new to the DC area and to the WDC DG alumnae group. We hope you can join us to find out whats in store for the chapter this fall!

Date: Saturday, September 24 Time: 12:30 - 2:30pm Location: Home of Christine Rocchio (Friendship Heights Metro) Cost: Free! Food donations are welcome. For any questions and to RSVP (by September 19th), please contact Karen Ressue at vpprogramming@wdcdeltagamma.org.

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DG Sweet Pea SIG: September 2, 2011 10:00 AM, Mr. Knick Knack at Clarendon Market Common, 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA Join us for a performance by one of D.C.s best loved childrens entertainers, Mr. Knick Knack. Market Common has a play area, fountain, and a 10:30 A.M. show by Mr. Knick Knack. For anyone who wants to add to the day, Whitlows on Wilson offers a free lunch for each child with the purchase of an adult entre and there is a Whole Foods and other shopping to accomplish a few errands before heading home. How efficient! For maps, metro directions, parking and other information, see: http://www.marketcommonclarendon.net/ events.html. For more information or to RSVP, contact sweetpea@wdcdeltagamma.org. DG Moms Night Out: DG Book Club Join DG Moms (past sweet peas bed-time!) for dinner and drinks on Friday nights. Events are held in the DC metro area and have been held at Chat Noir, Terasol, Lebanese Taverna, and Bilbo Baggins. Locations range from Friendship Heights toTysons Corner to Al-exandria. Coming soon: Mom's Day Out. Contact sweetpea@wdcdeltagamma.org for more I information, to suggest a destination or to be added to the email list. October bookclub will be held at a members home. Details to come. Please contact Lindsey at bookclub@wdcdeltagamma.org for more information. DGs in DC DGs in DC will meet in September or October, however, the date and location have not been determined yet. The next event will be announced via the group listserv. Please con-tact Karen at dgsndc@wdcdeltagamma.org if you would like to be included on this month's email or to learn about future events. For more information or questions about SIGs, contact sigdirector@wdcdeltagamma.org. Panhel The DC Panhellenic Alumnae group will be collecting school supplies to donate to the National Center for Children and Families (Greentree) at the meeting on Wednesday, September 7. For a list of requested supplies or information on how to donate, please contact Tracey at panhellenic@wdcdeltagamma.org. . Dine Out This September, we'll be visiting a Dineout favorite - Lauriol Plaza near Dupont Circle. Please join us on Tuesday, September 20 for Mexican and margaritas on the rooftop! Lauriol Plaza is located at 1835 18th Street NW, less than a half mile north of the Dupont Circle metro station. This event has been very popular in the past, so please be sure to RSVP in order to reserve enough seats. For event time, more details, or to RSVP (no later than Monday, September 19, please) e-mail Tracey at dineout@wdcdeltagamma.org.

DG Wine Group "S" is for September - Join your fellow DG wine enthusiasts on Tuesday, September 27 for a night of "S" wines and perfectly paired foods at a member's home (Crystal City). To participate, all attendees must contribute a wine or dish from the event sign-up sheet. This is a very popular event, so space is limited. For more information and to RSVP, email Meredith at wt@wdcdeltagamma.org.

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Holiday Tea Update by Ruthie Goodell

The holiday tea event will be held at The Darlington House in Dupont (DC) on December 4th from 1-3PM. Click Here to RSVP Thanks!! Ruthie

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Do Good with WDC DG Foundation by Lynn Neagley

THANK YOU to those sisters who have now signed up as members of our Delta Gamma Do Good team for
the Light the Way 5K on Saturday, September 10th! Not a member of our team yet? Register now at www.clb.org and bring along your friends and family to join in the fun! As Ray of Hope sponsors, we want to demonstrate our pride in Delta Gamma as well as our support of the fantastic programs CLB offers for the blind and visually impaired in the metro D.C. area by having a large and vocal presence at this event. We look forward to seeing YOU there! Later this month, on Sunday the 25th, our team will be walking in Rockville, Maryland at the Foundation Fighting Blindness VisionWalk. Rockville Town Center, where the walk begins, is metro accessible (Red Line) and there is also plenty of free parking in the area too. We had a great turnout of alumnae and collegians and their families and friends last year so join us for this wonderful event. Team registration is at: www.visionwalk.org Remember to bring eyeglasses and labels to any of our upcoming chapter events or if youd rather mail your donations, contact me at vpfoundation@wdcdeltagamma.org for address information. I can also be contacted at that address if you have questions about these walks or other Service for Sight opportunities that we participate in.

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A Message from VP Membership by Diane Cross

A Simple Way to Contribute to DG: Paying Dues!! Connect with other DGs on MyDG, Delta Gamma's own social network. Each of us made a commitment to membership for a lifetime during our new member process. Delta Gamma continues to grow and prosper thanks to the valuable commitment of members like you. Local dues are the only source of income for the Washington, DC Alumnae Chapter. We ask you to pay your annual dues so we can continue to plan and support new and exciting events and continue to reach out to Delta Gamma women living in the D.C. area. Please support your fellow Washington, DC Delta Gammas! What you get for paying dues: Receive a special member rate to attend WDC DG chapter events. Receive a new member welcome packet full of DG goodies. Remain in good standing with the Fraternity and Executive Offices. Ensure you continue to receive a subscription to the ANCHORA. Support the programs and events of WDC DG, including Founders Day and the Holiday Tea. Feel good about "Doing Good" by supporting Delta Gamma's national philanthropy Service for Sight and WDC DG's local philan-thropy the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Connect with other DGs on MyDG, Delta Gamma's own social network. Become a WDC Delta Gamma member today! Its only $50.00 to become a member of the DC alumnae chapter, and that includes your per capita dues. Questions about membership, contact Diane Cross, vpmembership@wdcdeltagamma.org Questions about how to pay your dues, contact Tricia Williams at vpfinance@wdcdeltagamma.org For your convenience, you can pay via cash, check or online at: http://wdcdeltagamma.org/membership-form

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Helen Gordon, Christine Rocchio, Lola Reinsch, Lauren Marsh and Danielle Yates celebrated Danielles engagement to David on August 18th!

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Upcoming Events
September 2 Sweet Pea Event
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September 7 Panhel Meeting September 20 DG Dineout September 24 Chapter Event September 27 Wine Group Event

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