Seattle Area Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter

According to The World Health Organization, 153 million people have uncorrected refractive errors (near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism). Most of these vision impairments are quickly diagnosed and easy to treat with corrective lenses.

Still, millions of people in developing nations are pushed deeper into poverty simply because they don't have glasses. They can't learn, because reading is difficult. They can't work to the best of their ability, because they can't see clearly.

It costs Lions Clubs less than US$0.08 to provide a pair of recycled eyeglasses and change someone's life.

For children, clear vision means a better education, healthier development and a better quality of life. For adults, it means greater employment opportunity and economic strength. For seniors it means less dependence on others.

Bring your used eyewear to Founders Day and drop off in our SADG collection box!

A great big THANK YOU to all the DGs that volunteered, procured, organized and attended our Champagne & Chocolates Gala. We are so grateful for your help and all the wonderful energy you brought to our event.

Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic is passing along a discount to see Legally Blonde The Musical at the 5th Ave Theater in Seattle... Sorority & Fraternity members and alumnae are invited to receive $25 off tickets for any Sunday evening – Friday evening performance February 23 – March 5th. To get this discount, use promotion code GREEK when ordering......tickets online, over the phone at 206-625-1900 or in person at the box office! 

http://www.5thavenue.org/show/legallyblonde0910/

Hello DGs! A fellow UW Beta PC 05 member is applying for STA Travel Intern position. Please help a sister out by voting for her. She is just the person you want representing DGs across the world! No registering, no signing up, no anything. All you have to do is click vote. You can also watch her video or leave her a comment if you're feeling extra sisterly ITB!

http://www.worldtravelerintern.com/member/hanna-hilsenberg/

 The Seattle Area Delta Gamma Alumnae chapter and the University of Washington's Beta chapter began earmarking funds in 2006 for a lectureship. Proceeds from our key fundraising events- The Champagne & Chocolates Gala combined with the Beta chapter's Anchor Splash are donated to the lectureship fund.

• In 2009, The Champagne & Chocolates Gala attracted 255 guests and grossed nearly $110,000. 


• In 2008, we donated $12,500 to the Delta Gamma Foundation; the largest donation made to Foundation by any alumnae group and we were awarded the “H.K. Stuart Spirit of Service Award” which is presented to an alumnae chapter that promotes philanthropic efforts in their community.

• In 2008/2009, Beta donated $75,500 from their Anchor Splash events.

We are currently in the process of setting up the ground work for a lectureship endowment fund at the University of Washington. For more information, please contact Melissa Cavanaugh at mel@sugarmtn.net. To donate to the Lectureship please go to www.ccgala.webs.com/donate

If you’re like me, DGs, you get overwhelmed when you think about how we might help save Mama Earth. How can little ol’ me fix this big old catastrophe?

10 Tips to Help Save The Planet & Connect Us All

Eliminate Styrofoam.

Carpool

Limit or eliminate the use of plastic

Support local farmers- buy local

Recycle

Green your home

Plant a garden

Buy organic food

Walk or bike if you can

Use reusable products, such as reusable coffee filters, batteries. Avoid disposable items such as single use cameras, razors, paper towels, etc.

And as a bonus for today: PLANT A TREE!

We heart Delta Gamma and are so excited to celebrate Founders Day on April 10th. Seattle Tennis Club will again be our beautiful venue for our annual celebration of our three Founders and of our special anniversary members. 

This Founders Day will be the highlight of your social calendar as you renew your ties to DG and dive into some truly tasty eats. You can also look forward to our Bronze, Pink & Blue raffle.

More information inside the Winter/Spring newsletter and to be posted in March.

Have you missed all of our reminders DG sister? Nope we didn't think so! We hope to see you on the 27th at the Champagne & Chocolates Gala. Mix and mingle with DG alumnae, Beta collegians, the cutest local Guide Puppies in training and even enjoy the most incredibly delicious desserts.

Please RSVP Melissa Cavanaugh at mel6359@me.com or go to www.ccgala.webs.com.

Very soon we will launch a revamped site with new sections and improved old ones that make it easy to share your thoughts and opinions with us. We hope you'll make Seattle DG a regular part of your new routine. More importantly, we hope you will help us help each other shape our world in ways that reflect what we like, value and find useful to improving the quality of our lives as well as others.

Welcome to a Brand New Year. "2010" has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

What are you creating for yourself in 2010? Does it include Delta Gamma?

We sure hope so because we have lots of FUN events you can attend. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

Add more DG to your life 
Join us on 1/17 for the first board meeting of 2010. Embrace this new year by meeting new Delta Gammas and consider nominating a sister or yourself for a board position. More details and an Evite coming your way soon!

DG Living is DG Giving ~ You're Invited to GIVE
Seattle DGs celebrate and fundraise with local Guide Dog puppy groups on 2/27 at our annual Champagne & Chocolates Gala. Our positive actions can have a tremendous impact on others and on us. The results of one small act for another can effect many people in a powerful way, including you sister. Pencil it into your calendar and enjoy a spectacular evening!