November Luncheon at Grandezza

Delta Pi Delta members gathered for a luncheon and presentation at Grandezza Country Club in Estero, Florida, on November 10, 2012. Our speaker was Kristin Vaughn, who works in the Naples branch of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. This branch is a “mid-market,” appraisal and auction service because it deals with items in a price range from $500 to $500,000. The items that the service deals with are usually on consignment and commonly the result of the “4 Ds,” Death, Divorce, Debt and Downsizing. Kristin demystified the process of determining the value of an item and informed us of the way globalization of bidding, by internet and phone, has caused prices to skyrocket. She urged members not to hesitate to consult a service like hers to find out the value of their possessions, as the items may be much more valuable than the owners are aware of.

Rosemary Zakoian gave the thought for the day, but we remember best her closing words about the coming holidays:

"Here’s to turkey, Here’s to pie, Here’s to scales that make us cry."

On a more serious note, the meeting ended with a remembrance of Sue Nipp, a long time member of Delta Pi Delta, who was taken from us before her time as the result of a tragic accident in her home. Sue passed away on June 24, 2012.

The portico at Grandezza Country Club

Tiers of flowers across from the entry to the country club

Flower bed to the right of the entrance

Flower bed to the left of the entrance

Entrance to Grandezza

Sallie and Nancy on the way into Grandezza

Nancy and Betty

Sue and Allison

Pat, Carolyn and Jane

Sandy, Scottie, Darlene, Teddy and Becky

Nancy, Donna, Phyllis and Edna

Mary Lou, Phyllis, Carolyn, Ann and Rosemary

New member Sharon and Ann

Brenda, Scottie, Teddy and Pat

Sasha and Sandy

Darlene, Emilie and Linda

Susan

Judith, Shirley and Scottie

Q and A with Esther and Kristin

New member Donna

New member Emilie

Rosemary with the Thought for the Day

Pam and Esther Lawson

Sandy and November Birthday Girl Carolyn

Kristin during her presentation

Kristin and hostess Allison

Sue Nipp

In Memoriam - June 24, 2012

Maytime Luncheon and Container Gardening

Delta Pi Delta members gathered for their final meeting of the season at Worthington Country Club in Bonita Springs, Florida. Our hostess was our new Co-President, Shirley Blake. The speaker for the day was Carolyn Miller, and her presentation was on “Container Gardening.” Carolyn has an extensive background in horticulture. Her Bachelor’s degree was in botany at Michigan State, and she has had horticultural experience in Hawaii and Idaho, at the Naples Botanical Garden and currently with the city of Naples. Container Gardening is very popular in Florida, and Carolyn was informative and enthusiastic about this kind of gardening. She brought along examples of containers and a variety of plants that can be used in the containers. Carolyn discussed how to design an arrangement of flowers in a container, how to prepare the soil and care for the plants, where to place the container, and which plants to use to create various effects in the container. Carolyn also demonstrated how to go about actually arranging plants in the container.

In honor of Mother’s Day, Ann Farrall, Shirley’s Co-President, recited an insightful and meaningful poem, “What Every Woman Should Have and Know.”

The meeting ended with a Moment of Silence for our recently departed Alpha Chi sister, Betty Schudel. Betty had been a longstanding member of Delta Pi Delta, who contributed generously to our group with her time, wisdom, ability and joyfulness.

The entrance to Worthington Country Club

Sandi, Sandy, Pat, Nancy, Carolyn and Rosemary

At the entrance to Worthington Country Club

Scottie, Donna and Mary

Allison and Doris

Sandi, Sandy, Linda and Guest Speaker Carolyn

Carolyn, Rosemary and Scottie

Anne and Jean

Edna and Phyllis

Dee, Doris, Carolyn, Rosemary, Jean and Denny

Brenda and Hostess Shirley

Jane and Carolyn

Ann Farrall

Guest Speaker Carolyn Miller

Containers and plants for demo

Carolyn planting container

Herbs can be planted in containers, too.

Carolyn and container gardens

May Birthday Girls Dee and Anne

Betty Schudel

In Memoriam  - April 19, 2012

April Luncheon and Lifestyle Changes

Delta Pi Delta Alumnae Chapter members met for their April 14 luncheon at Tarpon Cove Yacht Club in Naples, Florida. Marge Belaney was our hostess. The speaker was Betsy Opyt, an Alpha Chi sister who was a member of Gamma Mu Chapter at Ball State University in Indiana. Betsy is a Registered Dietician, Personal Trainer and Certified Diabetes Educator. Betsy got her degree in dietetics at Ball State and has been a life-long athlete, as well as an aerobics instructor and personal trainer. Her education and experience qualify her as an expert on how food and fitness contribute to wellness. In her presentation, Betsy described foods that promote heart, brain, joint, bone and skin health. She also gave us some very practical and useful tips for beneficial lifestyle changes. Her web site is:
www.healthyconceptsconsulting.com .Click on “Contact” if you want to receive her monthly newsletter. After the presentation, outgoing Co-Presidents Rosemary Zakoian and Jane Corbly, installed new Co-Presidents Ann Farrall and Shirley Blake and also Co-Vice President for Programs, Allison White. The transition was complete with the symbolic passing of gavels to the new officers.

 

 

 

Anne, Dee, Betty, Denny, Carolyn, Alice and Jean

Judith, Dee and Guest Karen

Helen, Betty, Denny, Allison and Esther

Guest Barb and Amy

Darlene, Mary, Teddy and Lillian

Betty, Becky and Nancy

Phyllis and Ann

Donna and Shirley

Scottie and Darlene

Allison, Guest Speaker Betsy Opyt and Shirley

Carolyn and Alice

Guest Karen and Sandy

Nancy, Sue and Nancy

Jane, Rosemary and Pat

Betsy Opyt giving her presentation

Betsy during presentation

Betsy was Miss Indiana, 2000. No surprise, is it?

Betsy practices what she preaches about physical fitness.

Rosemary at the lectern

Rosemary beginning the installation ceremony

Jane installing the new officers

Passing the gavels to the new officers

Ex Co-Presidents Rosemary and Jane

New Co-Presidents Ann and Shirley

A SPECIAL SURPRISE
When Darleen and Arlene attended the Naples Town Hall Speaker Series, they presented Condoleezza Rice, Alpha Chi Omega from Gamma Delta Chapter at the University of Denver, with a bouquet of red carnations, the official Alpha Chi flower.