Seattle Area Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter

We are so excited to welcome Susan Natrass, a DG sister who is a trailblazer and legend in her sport, trap shooting, as our guest speaker at Founder Day. She is a seven time world champion in the sport and in 2008 represented Canada in the Beijing Summer Olympics.

Over the span of 40 years, Susan has attended 6 Olympic games, lobbied for and gotten a women’s trap and skeet event, won Gold at the PanAm games in 2007 and most recently placed 11th in the Olympics.

In her professional life, Susan conducts clinical trials and research in women's health as the director of the Puget Sound Osteoporosis Centre in Seattle. Twelve years ago, she formed an osteoporosis support group that meets the third Tuesday of every month.

Reserve your seat for Founders Day and RSVP to the right. We look foward to seeing you!

This past Monday, we held our annual meeting and voted in new officers. We have an amazing group of ladies representing a whole array of chapters from throughout the country and we are so excited to get to know you better. Below is the listing of new officers that will transition in May. Welcome ladies!

VP Communications-  Aubree Andersen

VP Finance-  Candice Barrow

VP Panhellenic-  Amy Condon

VP Foundation-  Danielle Kelsey

Anchora/PR/Newsletter-  Whitney Strong

Awards-  Emily Jones

Collumnae-  Amanda Friedman

Founders Day- Paige Langlee

Fundraising- Christie Johansen

Lectureship-  Melissa Cavanaugh

Rituals- Caroline Phan

Special Interest Groups (Book Club, Cooking classes, etc.)- Jennifer Bowker

Sponsorship-  Amanda Friedman

Website-  Morgan Youngs

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!

How do I thank each of you for all you do for GDB, and even more, for what you did for me this weekend by bringing Lizette Johnson, Agnes's puppy raiser, to our auction! Even now as I sit at the computer trying to express my appreciation and joy, my heart fills so full with emotion and I start to cry tears of joy! Because you made it happen, the Liebergs and the Johnsons spent many wonderful hours of laughter and stories together this weekend. the last time we were together was when Lizette presented me with Agnes upon our graduation. While Lizette and I do communicate via email, I had no idea when or if I would ever see her again. The love and grattitude I feel toward her for the time and attention she took to raise Agnes is bottomless and seeing her loving and interacting with Agnes now 4 years later was like a miracle. We got to hear lots of cute baby Aggie stories, and they got to hear lots of Agnes the guide dog stories. It truly was a love-filled weekend for us all! and, the fact that our dear wonderful friends the Reiters were able to host and help entertain the Johnsons when due to my illness we were not, just made it that much more special.

When I first became involved with your work on behalf of GDB, I did so with a watchful eye. There are so many instances when those with sight forget the mission they selected and become the drivers without really seeking or hearing input from those without sight. Over the years, you continue to show me that you represent a working group of folks who really do "get it." A working group who never forgets its mission, even when sometimes that mission has ridiculous road blocks tossed in its path. What you did for me this past weekend will remain with me for the rest of my life. There are not words I can find to thank you which adequately express the feeling in my heart!

For all you do singly and collectively, cheers! and now, on to 2011!

Marlaina Lieberg

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!

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.