ALABAMAMary Blair Dannals ESDAnne Davis HPMaddie Dittmar UrsulineEmily Hairston HPCaroline Low ESDRiley Roberts HPKate Walter Rockwall-Heath*

ARKANSASMorgan Dours Bishop Lynch*Jenna Zarraga Woodrow Wilson

AUBURN Emily Early CambridgeKatie Fenton UrsulineMaddie White HP

CLEMSONBrooke Koonsman HP

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTONKirby Magid Parish Episcopal

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADOKatherine Savoy Parish Episcopal

UNIVERSITY OF KANSASMegan Lethbridge HP

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPINeilley Brooks HP*Emily Dearmond HPElizabeth Ellis First BaptistCourtney Gibson HPAnsley Givhan HP*Laura Lafitte HP*Lindsay Langston ParishNicole Williams HP*Chloe Wilson HP

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURIHeather Patterson Justin Northwest*

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITYJordan Nan Dallas LutheranLindsay Strong UrsulineHannah Whelan Ursuline

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMAElla LePage Ursuline*Grace Montie HPTaylor Turpin Weatherford*

RHODES COLLEGECaroline Sikes ESD*

STEPHEN F AUSTIN UNIVERSITY Anastasia Grinaldi Booker T. WashingtonKatelyn Lundy Bishop Lynch

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITYJoJo Gibson HPBailey Harrison ESDMargaret Oden ESDZoe Raetzman HP*Jenny VanBeber HPChandler West Ursuline*

UNIVERSITY OF TEXASTaylor Denton TCAAry Esfahani UrsulineMorgan Iles Rockwall-HeathAllison Kelsoe Parish EpiscopalElizabeth Kidd Lake HighlandsCatherine Kurzner Woodrow WilsonIsabel Miller HockadayMeghan Moreland Hockaday*Natalie Patton UrsulineMacall Shoquist WTWhiteGrace Snively Lake Highlands*Kimberlee Staffieri ESD*Catherine Taylor HP*Savannah Terry HPNoa Waks Yavneh AcademyTiffany Work HP

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYIsabel Herndon HP*Elizabeth Keffer HPNatalie Low ESD

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITYErica Bergeron UrsulineAmanda Campbell UrsulineAubrey Elliot UrsulineMadelay Nastri HPHelen O’Connor UrsulineAnnie Verret Ursuline*

SISTERS HERE; FRIENDS FOR LIFEIt’s been a busy season for Tri Delta chapters across the US at schools participating in Fall recruitment.

The Dallas Alumnae Group is overjoyed to welcome the following young women from the Dallas area to our sisterhood.

3100 REASONS TO CELEBRATEIt’s been a busy and exciting Fall for the collegiate women of Theta Kappa. Their days have been filled with Monday Night Football events, Tri-Fit fitness night, formals, parties, and preparing for recruitment. They also recently held their annual pancake breakfast, Delta Diner, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the most highly anticipated and respected philanthropy events at SMU. All this has happened between classes, where they’ve maintained the highest cumulative GPA on campus of 3.5 for, well, so many consecutive years we’re beginning to lose count. As the semester winds down, the ladies of 3100 University will take part in a campus Cookies & Castles event, preparing for final exams, and finalizing preparations for formal recruitment in January. They hope you will join them for Skit Night Preview on January 6th to see how hard they’ve worked. Before you know it we will all welcome another pledge class and members to our sisterhood. As you can see, the Delta Delta Delta Alumnae of Dallas have a lot to be proud of when it comes to our collegiate members.

Newsletter of the dallas alumNae chapter of delta delta delta • www.dallasdeltas.com • fall 2009

football + fun = a full fall for the theta kappas

The Theta Kappa’s pulled out their calendars and are planning for a fall semester full of fun! From football games and homecoming to sisterhood

events, and yes, already preparing for spring recruitment, ever mindful, our collegiate Tri Delta’s are thinking ahead! Speaking of spring recruitment, don’t forget to send in your recommendations and letters for potential Tri Deltas. We want to keep up the tradition of filling our future pledge class with the most outstanding women at SMU. Also, mark your calendars for January 10th for Skit Preview. Bring a legacy or friend and get a taste of the talented and fun-loving ladies of Theta Kappa. Additionally, this semester the women of Theta Kappa will again host their annual “Delta Diner” pancake breakfast benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The success of this event continues to grow on campus and in the community. Theta Kappa is honored to be named forth among all collegiate chapters in fundraising for St. Jude. In other exciting news, our 2008 President, Erin Ramaker, was chosen as a ‘09-‘10 Tri Delta Field Consultant. Delta snaps to Ms. Ramaker as she makes her travels across the United States, educating and assisting other chapters! We’re proud of her representation of Theta Kappa as she furthers her involvement in our beloved fraternity! Other dates to jot down, get out your red and blue and remember SMU’s Homecoming on November 7th and Family weekend on the 13th. Thank you for being a part of the Dallas Tri Delta community and supporting your local chapter! The Theta Kappa women appreciate our alumni involvement more than you know!

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class capTains 2009-2010seniors:

DeEtte Bragg Peters, Public schools

Kathryn Buckley Williams, Private schoolsJuniors:

Bess Virden Brooks, Public schoolsKristie Sanford Staffieri, Private schools sophomores:

Jean Hand Streepey, Public schoolsDixey Hailey Arterburn, Private schools freshmen:

Elizabeth Farris Figari, Public schoolsLaura Phelps Archer, Private schools

8th Grade:

Becky Harris Gould, Public schools

LuAnne Staley Hobbs, Private schools7th Grade:

Lindsay McAdams Thomas, Public schools

Melissa Martin Lamb, Private schools6th Grade:

Jennifer Roby Green, Public schools

Camille Rice Owens, Private schools5th Grade:

Lauren Burke Arthur, Public schoolsChristine Oliphant Fraser, Private schools

4th Grade:

Holly Holt Soetenga, Public schools

Jill Bunker Magnuson, Private schools3rd Grade:

Blanca Speer Applewhite, Public schools

Suzanne Mills Eades, Private schools2nd Grade:

Elizabeth Baier Emerson1st Grade:

Susan Shawver DunnillkinderGarten:

Aimee Cole Calithe prek set:

Betsie Tart Sears

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The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Tri Delta premiers the Legacy Liaison Committee this year. Catherine Lofton Granger put together a fantastic team of

Class Captains. Each Class Captain will promote upcoming Tri Delta events intended for their daughter’s age and grade. Different grades will have

different, distinct events with specific participation opportunities for that grade level. Events for children preK-4, are designed for enjoyment and sons

and grandsons are included. Service hours may be earned for several events while others are purely for fun.

take a look at what is planned for tri delta leGacies of all aGes:

Cookies & Castles Gingerbread Extravaganza benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital and the Tri Delta Foundation

∆∆∆Three annual events at the SMU House:

Halloween Trick or Treat, October 25

Skit Night (dress rehearsal for rush skits), January 10

Eggstravaganza, March 28∆∆∆

Holiday Cheer Open House for High School Students, Collegians & Moms, Dec 20

Legacy Luncheon/Fashion Show for High School Juniors/Seniors, Collegians & Moms, May

Look for your Class Captain listed below. Contact information may be found in your 2009-2010 Directory.

Legacies Liaisons Lead the Way Home

a new, fantastic House Corporation Board is enthusiastic and excited to jump in and keep 3100 University a wonderful home-away-from-home running

smoothly. Summer has come to a close and Fall is upon us and the collegians have moved into the Theta Kappa house. Over the summer, the house underwent many repairs: some small, some large. In addition to the routine summer painting and cleaning, we had to replace an air conditioning unit and repair another. Looming over us by 2013 is the deadline to install an interior sprinkler system mandated by the University Park Fire Marshall. In order to prepare for that deadline, our sub-committee “Project Sprinkler” has been working diligently to determine the best course of action to remain competitive on campus. Stay tuned! For more information, contact Jackie Converse, Theta Kappa House Corporation Board President.

our house is a very, very, very fine house

Join the Theta Kappas at SMU for the annual Halloween party on Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m. Crafts, refreshments, face painting and lots of fun

surprises will be provided for all. Your kids will “trick or treat” through the collegians rooms upstairs. Come in costume and don’t forget your treat bags! All alumnae, their children and friends are welcome at the “haunted” mansion at 3100 University Blvd.

ghosts and goblins galore!

Tri Delta collegians and their mothers and Tri Delta legacies, grades 9-12, and their mothers are invited to the Holiday Cheer Legacy and Collegian

Event on December 20th from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cindy Brewer will graciously host the event in her home at 3231 Beverly Dr. Fill yourself with holiday spirit and celebrate the season in Tri Delta style. Please contact Cindy at (214) 219-4445 with any questions.

it’s the most wonderful time of the year

our membership keeps GrowinG and GrowinG....

The Dallas Tri Delta Alumnae Group has more than 400 paid members and would love to have more. For membership information—including

membership packets, address or information changes, or to request membership packets for fellow Tri Deltas who are not in our database—please contact Dawn Hall at ddhall@tx.rr.com or (214) 373-3810 or 6615 Orchid Lane, Dallas, TX 75230.

like the energizer bunny....

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PAID dALLAS, TEXAS PERMIT NO. 57

FORGET TO PAY YOUR DUES? NEVER FEAR--THERE’S STILL TIME

The Dallas Alumnae chapter set an aggressive goal of 500 total members for 2011. We are thrilled to announce that we have nearly 415 dues paid members to date. We are grateful for this outstanding response and want to thank all current dues payers for keeping your commitment to DDD up to date—it helps not only you but also Tri Delta’s purpose and legacy in the Dallas area. If you have not yet joined, or know of another or possibly new-to-Dallas Delta who would like to join our group, please contact Membership Chair Dawn Hall and ask for either an electronic version of the membership form via email, or a hard-copy through snail mail. You can contact Dawn Hall at ddhall@tx.rr.com or (214) 373-3810.

Δ Δ ΔNOW BOARDING:

DELTA AIRLINES FLIGHT 1888Mark your calendars now for 6 p.m., January 10, 2012 for the Theta Kappa chapter of Tri Delta’s Skit Preview Night. Bring your little legacies and their friends to 3100 University Blvd for an evening of sisterhood and show-biz, Tri Delta style. Come at 6pm to mingle with your sisters; the curtain goes up at 6:30pm.

UT Bid Day

Ole Miss Bid Day

UT Bid Day

Alabama Bid Day

SMU TRI DELTA ANNOUNCES $1,000,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Tri Delta sisters of all ages have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of our local Dallas chapter. The precious Tri Delta home at SMU can no longer accommodate the needs of our members. Limitations in communal, study and meeting space, along with the need to modernize internal systems, bathrooms and issues with an aging roof have caused the House Corporation to investigate opportunities to overcome these challenges. In examining the needs of the Tri Delta house along with the future desires for the chapter, Theta Kappa alumnae have set in motion a plan to build a new chapter home in the same location as our current facility. We believe this project will address all of our challenges and preserve the livelihood of our chapter for generations to come. We also acknowledge that in order for the future to come alive, we must engage the support of those who helped create our past that has led to such a successful present. Alumnae, collegians & friends of SMU Tri Deltas have an opportunity to give back through financial support to a chapter that has given us so much. If you are interested in giving to this wonderful campaign, please contact Mary Martha Gibson Stinnett ’56 at 713-898-3122 or mmsemail@cs.com. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.

MOTHERS CLUBDo you have a Tri Delta daughter? Are you interested in supporting the local SMU Chapter, out-of-town daughters, and Tri Delta mothers? You are just the woman we are looking for to join the Delta Delta Delta Mothers’ Club. The Mothers’ Club hosts monthly events for daughters and for mothers alike including decorating the SMU House for the holidays and the benefit tea fundraiser. Activities are already planned for the remainder of the year. Check DallasDeltas.com for membership information, a calendar of events, and more information.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR THE 4th ANNUAL COOKIES & CASTLES: A GINGERBREAD EXTRAVAGANZA

The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta will host the 4th annual Cookies & Castles: A Gingerbread Extravaganza on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Over the past two years alone Tri Delta has donated more than $22,000 to the beneficiaries of this great event: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Department of Prosthetics and the Delta Delta Delta Foundation Crescent Fund.

Cookies and Castles is truly a multi-generational event – engaging alumnae and Tri Delta legacies of all ages, as well as individuals from the community passionate about supporting our philanthropic efforts and general holiday festivities.

Families and children will decorate beautiful and aromatic gingerbread houses and gingerbread men in a candy wonderland. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also visit and take pictures. Once the cookies and “castles” are completely adorned with delectable treats, they are packaged and taken home by the families to enjoy the entire holiday season.

If you are interested in reserving a gingerbread man or gingerbread house, visit www.dallasdeltas.com or email cookiesandcastles@gmail.com. But act fast! Spots are filling up quickly!

dALLAS BOARdPresident

Mandy Potts HeilersPresident-Elect

TBDVP Programming

Hollan GibsonTreasurer

Lisa FerdinandParliamentarian

Ashley Rose McClellanSecretary

Sarah StuttsLegacy Luncheon Co-Chairs

Karen Baginski & Sarah OgdenDeltas & Desserts Chair

Kelsey RoopTrick or Treat Chair

Sherri HathawaySpring Meeting Chair

Page WesthoffFall Meeting Chair

Cindy BrewerChristmas Cheer

Terri KennedyEggstravaganza Chair

Meghan RineyFounders’ Day Chair

Liz HudsonNight Auxiliary Chair

Victoria SteibleMembership

Dawn HallFraternity EdTerri Kennedy

Chapter AwardsMelissa McMillian

Collegiate AlumnaeHolly Turpin

PR/NewsletterCasey Wetz

Legacy LiaisonJana Boswell

WebsiteNancy Galloway

PanhellenicLauren Arthur

Panhellenic AlternateBrandi Sarfatis

ReferenceKristie Staffieri

SMU House Corps.Jackie Converse

Cookies & Castles ChairRebecca Jackson

SMU Alumnae AdvisorAshley Hughes

Mother’s Club PresidentCheryl Morgan

Special Interest GroupsLaura Meeks

Skit NightSarah Stutts

PRESIDENT’S CORNER There are so many demands on our time these days. It is hard to fit anything in unless it has meaning for us. One of our goals for this year is to offer ways to make membership and spending time with our sisters meaningful for each and every alumna. To that end, we have added Special Interest Groups, a way to get together with small groups of Tri Deltas who share common interests. See the “Fun, Fellowship & Friends” section of this newsletter for more information. We are also encouraging members of any age to attend the Night Group meetings. If evening meetings fit your schedule—GO! There are some great events planned for the year. The Night Group is NOT just for new graduates anymore.

We are coming up on a busy time of year for all of us, and our Alumnae Chapter is no exception. I currently have three DDD invitations on my refrigerator—the Theta Kappa Trick or Treat, Founders’ Day and Cookies & Castles. All three events have become family traditions at our house. My kids can’t wait! I love how each event touches different aspects of my life—the mom, the Tri Delta, the socially conscious and the child-at-heart. If we are failing to provide a meaningful membership experience for you, please call me. Let’s talk!

I am honored to serve as your Alumnae Chapter President. I hope to see you at Founders’ Day.

In the Bonds,Mandy Potts HeilersTheta Kappa, ‘92

FALLING INTO THE SEASON

On September 21st, 40 Tri Deltas gathered at the Trinity Center for the annual Delta Delta Delta Fall Luncheon. Attendees were pleased to hear from Dr. Gail Thomas regarding the Dallas Trinity River Corridor Project. An afternoon spent with Tri Delta sisters was the perfect way to start the season.

FUN, FELLOWSHIP & FRIENDSIn an effort to provide more fellowship among our sisters, several special interest groups have been formed to provide you with the opportunities to hang out with your sisters doing your favorite pastimes. All activities are casual, low-key, and most importantly a FUN way to strengthen friendships and foster new ones among your sisters! Check out the groups below and email the organizer for more information. If you are interested in leading one of the groups still seeking leadership, please email Laura Meeks at lauram715@flash.net.

Play group – Amy Bradshaw; abradshaw7@me.com Book Club – Claudia Stook; toolucky@airmail.net Cooking Group – Seeks leader; next meeting scheduled for November 14th, email Laura Meeks for information. Lunch Bunch – Seeks leader Wine & Dine – Seeks leader

FAREWELL TO A FRIENDTri Delta lost one of our dearest sisters on October 2, 2011, when 23-year-old, Allison Owens—Ally to her friends—was hit by a hit-and-run driver while on a morning jog in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy. Ally was in Italy living her dream of being a tour guide for the Backroads company leading tours across Europe. Ally graduated from SMU in 2010 and was an active and respected leader in the Theta Kappa chapter. Ally, with her energetic and kind spirit, will be greatly missed by not only her friends and family, but all those who had the pleasure of benefiting from the joy she brought to this world.

A NIGHT OUT WITH YOUR GAL PALSThe Holidays are coming up and that means parties, happy hours, and nights out with your gal pals. If you are in need of a responsible young woman to watch your children while you are out on the town you are in luck. The women of Tri Delta at SMU have put together a babysitting list of girls interested in helping you out! If you would like a copy of the list, email Molly Cikacz at mcikacz@smu.edu and enjoy your night out!

please save the date

Tri DeltaFounders’ Day Tea

Sunday, November 132 - 4 p.m.

Warwick Melrose Hotel

LEADING OUR LEGACIES HOME

The new Tri Delta Legacy Link is now in affect. This year our Legacies have been divided in to three groups—you know we like to do things in threes—9th-12th grades, 5th-8th grades, and birth-4th grades. The Legacy Links have been working overtime to plan exciting activities for this year. To find out about activities in your area contact your Legacy Link or Jana Boswell at janaboz@aol.com.

The Legacy Team includes:

Lindsay Thomas & Ali Patterson - Highland Park

Fran Phillips & Carolyn Murray - Dallas Public Schools

Dawn Lynn - ESD

Carla Moreland - Parish

Mary Powell - Hockaday