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

An Elegant English Tea Room on Fifth Avenue, Naples

On January 13, 2018,  members of Delta Pi Delta Alumnae Chapter met at Brambles English Tea Room and Gift Shop in the heart of Naples, Florida. Brambles is on a short passageway off Fifth Avenue, a very upscale street in Naples.

Brambles hanging sign on Fifth Avenue South on Rue des Fleurs (Street of Flowers) 

Brambles “sandwich” board sign on the sidewalk pointing the way to the tea room 

Rue des Fleurs

A wall fountain on the Rue des Fleurs

The lion wall fountain

Brambles entrance, with the green-striped awning

The tea room is decorated in a Victorian style and has tea-related décor wherever you look: all manner of tea pots and cups arranged in collectibles display cases, tea-time sculptures, and fine china cups and saucers in paintings and in plate racks on the walls. 

Tea-time luncheon table

Mary & Brenda

Brenda, Marcia & Shirley

Valary & Shellie

Ann & Shirley with three-tiered luncheon tray

Afternoon Tea included Brambles signature teas in china teapots; a selection of finger sandwiches; baked scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam; and little pastries, all served on a three-tiered tray. 

Susan, Judy, Becky & Jackie

Judy with luncheon tray

Sandi, Carol, Guest Jeanene & Mary
Jeanene is from the Gamma Epsilon Chapter at Oklahoma State University and graduated with Mary.

Zarie & Debbie

Zarie, Debbie, Rosemary & Carolyn

Phyllis, Carolyn & Carol

Phyllis & Carlene

Rosemary & Amy

Jane, Caitlin, Pat, Fran, Darlene & Allison

Caitlin is a new member of Delta Pi Delta from the Beta Eta Chapter of Florida State University. 

Margi & Fran

Darlene & Allison + trays

Allison Foster is an Advancement Officer from the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. She travels the country familiarizing alums and alumnae chapters with the work of the Foundation, namely the leadership academy, scholarships, philanthropy and collegiate chapter education.  Her goal is to build relationships and generate gifts for the Foundation to allow these programs to continue and flourish. 

After lunch, Pat Jolly presented the slate of officers for Delta Pi Delta for the coming year. 

Co-Presidents:
Pat Jolly and Margi Shostedt, continuing for a second term 

Co-Vice-Presidents/Programs:
Julie Blanton and Marjie Taggart 

Corresponding Secretary: Judy Anderson

VP/Membership: Jackie Francis 

VP/Collegiate: Carlene Miller-Fogel

Recording Secretary: Sandi Chetwynd, 2nd year of term

Treasurer: Mary Bradley, 2nd year of term

The slate was approved unanimously, and new officers will be installed at the  Hera Day meeting in March.

Just having left Brambles are Birthday Girl Marjie, Ann & Valary

Marjie, Ann, Valary & Becky on the way home