ALL OUR TRIUMPHS

ALABAMA - Alumnae from the Muscle Shoals, Ala., area recently met for their Dutch lunch, a tradition stretching back many years. Many members of the group have been getting together for 50 years, celebrating the joys of being KD sisters.

CALIFORNIA - Marla Weinholtz Zack, Epsilon Phi - California/Santa Barbara, a cancer survivor, turned her journey into an uplifting experience. "During my recovery and treatment for Stage IIB breast cancer, I participated in several sessions at a cancer support center near my home," she explains. "This center became a haven for me, a place where I could not only get in touch with my inner feelings but a place where I could process them and fully heal my mind, body and spirit." While participating in her weekly creative writing session, Marla doodled something that she later turned into Wings of Courage...Believe. "I turned this drawing into my first piece of jewelry," she says. "Cast in recycled silver, this original butterfly and ribbon design stands as a symbol of healthy renewal, of the delicate beauty of life, and of the strength and power of hope. Each double-sided pendant is adorned with a hand-picked piece of pink rose quartz, symbolizing the color of breast cancer awareness. Twenty percent of every necklace sold is donated to cancer research, organizations and charities such as Young Survival Coalition and weSpark Cancer Support Center. Read more about Marla's journey at fivepokes.blogspot.com.

CALIFORNIA - Members of the San Diego, Calif., alumnae chapter tailgated at the San Diego Sate University homecoming game in October 2009. Members had a great time cheering the team on, catching up with friends and meeting the collegians in Beta Rho chapter.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - In December, members of the Nation's Capital alumnae chapter attended an Alumnae Tea hosted by Alpha Rho - Maryland. Alumnae had a wonderful afternoon spending time with the collegiate members.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Officers of the Nation's Capital alumnae chapter met in January to discuss goals and planning for a productive and fun-filled 2010.


	FLORIDA - Members of the Tampa, Fla., alumnae chapter enjoyed celebrating the holidays together. Members caught up on happenings from the past year and discussed upcoming spring activities.

GEORGIA - The ladies of Delta Psi chapter at the University of West Georgia threw a memorable Girl Scout Valentine's Day party for local Girl Scouts. The evening started with a matching game. Each KD sister and Girl Scout was given half a heart and told to find their match, who would then be their big/lil sister for the rest of the party. The Delta Psi sisters aided the Brownies and Daisies as they made candy necklaces and posters for their upcoming cookie sales. We also supplied cake and popcorn. Everyone had fun!

GEORGIA - Members of the Greater Marietta, Ga., alumnae chapter met for dinner and fun at Marlow's this past month. Everyone enjoyed visiting and discussing alumnae chapter plans for Spring.

MINNESOTA - Twelve Twin Cities, Minn., alumnae chapter members, spouses and guests visited the fascinating Benjamin Franklin exhibit on January 19 at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. Members met for dinner in the Center's cafe and then toured the exhibit.

MINNESOTA - Members of the Twin Cities, Minn., alumnae chapter enjoyed the alumnae chapter's wine and chocolate fundraiser at the home of Sue Mickelberg in February. Money was raised to help support the Sigma Sigma chapter at Iowa State and the Sigma Psi chapter at North Dakota State.

OHIO - Dayton, Ohio area Kappa Delta alumnae joined Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma, Sigma, Sigma, and Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae for the 11th annual Miami Valley Farmville Four luncheon. Lunch was held at C'est Tout restaurant. Members enjoyed playing a trivia game to see how much everyone knew about each sorority!

TENNESSEE - Gail Watson, Beta Sigma - Southern Mississippi, was elected and installed as president-elect of the Tennessee Retired Teachers Association for 2009-2010. She will be president for the 2010-2011 year. Gail also remains as president of the Franklin County Retired Teachers Association, co-president of the Episcopal Church Women in Sewanee, president of St. Augustine’s Guild for All Saints Chapel at the University of the South, co-chair of the Friends of duPont Library at Sewanee, immediate past president and parliamentarian of the Alpha Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society honoring women teachers, and banquet planner for the Emeritus Association at the University of the South. She also is a member of NEA-Retired, the Sewanee Woman’s Club, the SWC Book Club, the Sewanee Chorale and Kappa Delta Sorority. She has been honored to be included in Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Who’s Who of American Women and Who’s Who in America.

TEXAS - On January 26, the Far East Dallas, Texas, alumnae chapter celebrated its 1st birthday at the home of Tracey Wolfe. Special thanks to the Mid-Cities Texas alumnae chapter for sending the yummy birthday cake!

TEXAS - The Richardson/Plano, Texas, alumnae chapter held a social function with food and drink at Charming Charlies, where they shopped for jewelry, shoes, purses and other accessories with 20 percent off that evening. Amazing small world story: former RPKDAC member, Kristy McCorkle, who has not been involved for several years was hosting a work related shopping event at the shop the same evening! It is a KD world!