Monday, March 12, 2018

Delta Pi Delta Alumnae Chapter celebrates Hera Day, 2018


On March 10, 2018, members of Delta Pi Delta Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega  gathered for Hera Day, a special day for Alpha Chis because it celebrates the altruistic tradition that has guided its members ever since the founding of the sorority in 1885. Ann Farrell was our hostess at Bonita Bay  Club in Bonita Springs, Florida.


The porte-cochère of the Bonita Bay Club


The well-tended flower beds at the entrance to the club


Marjie, new member Jackie, & Valary


Marsha & Brenda


Carol & Mary


Guest Dorothy & America


Proud Minnesotans


Hostess Ann & Mary


Darlene, Jane & Susan

Darlene gave a presentation on the current status of Alpha Chi Omega nationally and outlined long-term goals for the sorority. Alpha Chi is adapting to the changes in demographics of young women attending a university and is defining how our sorority can contribute to the overall goals of  the university.   


Esther & Phyllis


Esther received a gold medallion from the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation for her support of the educational and philanthropic purposes of Alpha Chi Omega. 


New member, Lisa, & Jackie


Carolyn, Rosemary & Sandi


Ronda & Jennee


Debbie, Sue & Zarie

Today was a very special day for Donna. It was the occasion of her ninetieth birthday. She received a very special birthday cake, which was shared with everyone present for dessert.  Some very special family members came to share Donna’s birthday party. The youngest member was great, great niece, Skylar; great niece Karla was there; and niece Colleen was also there. Jennifer is Donna’s granddaughter, and Karen, a lifelong friend of Donna’s,  also came to share in the celebration.


The centerpiece on Donna’s table


Skylar, Karla, Donna & Colleen


Jennifer, Donna’s granddaughter


Donna & her good friend, Karen


Donna’s birthday cake


Cake Boss Robert Meyers & Donna


Donna with her birthday cake

The installation of officers for 2018-2020 took place: Co-Presidents Pat Jolly and Margi Shostedt are continuing in their office for another term; Co-Vice Presidents in charge of Programs are Julie Blanton & Marjie Taggert; Vice President in charge of Membership is Jackie Francis; Corresponding Secretary is Judy Anderson. Mary Bradley, Treasurer, and  Sandi Chetwynd, Recording Secretary, are continuing in the offices they presently hold for 2018.   



Installation of officers


Delta Pi Delta officers


Officers receiving carnation bouquets

In the name of our patron goddess, Hera,  members of the alumnae chapter who have contributed to the welfare of others are honored with a red carnation.  This year, Delta Pi Delta members have amassed over 10,000 volunteer hours. Three members received their fifty-year pins: Marcia Fink, Zarie Jones and Debbie Armitage.  These three members were all initiated together into the Beta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at Michigan State in 1968.


Marcia receiving her 50-year pin from Margi


Zarie receiving her pin


Debbie receiving her pin


Marsha, Zarie & Debbie

The meeting on this day closed with the recitation by members of the “Rededication Bond,” and the “Symphony of Alpha Chi Omega,” as a reminder of the spirit of Alpha Chi Omega and in celebration of forty-four years of sisterhood in Southwest Florida.


Brenda, Susan, Phyllis & America leaving Bonita Bay Club


On their way home after the luncheon

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