november newsletter.PUB - Delta Gamma at Greater Kansas City

Brighten Your Holidays...Buy Poinsettias from ∆Γ
Our annual Poinsettia Sale pick-up will be Tuesday, December 5th. We are
counting on you...please order today using the enclosed order form. Every
order counts — no order is too small or too large! Our business orders have
increased in the last several years. If you, your family members, or your
friends have business contacts, we would gladly deliver any order over 25
poinsettias. These beautiful plants brighten your home or office and help
bring in the spirit of the holidays. This sale benefits our local Alumnae
Chapter Ways and Means. Thank you for your support! If you have questions,
please contact Kay Jones (913-381-3906) or Diana Ormsby (913-393-2536).
Please Join Us
Event
Catered holiday brunch and charitable donation*.
John Heny from Alphapointe is our guest speaker.
Date & Time
Saturday, December 2nd ~ 10:30 AM
Caterer
Our Spring Fundraiser is
just around the corner!
If you are interested in
helping out with
Tables That Bloom
or being on a
committee for the
fundraiser, please
contact Lucinda Petrie,
2007 Tables That Bloom
Chairman, at:
816-363-0972.
Holiday Brunch Menu
Roasted asparagus with
eggs and honey ham
Spinach or mixed greens,
apple and candied walnut
salad
Berry parfaits
Fresh fruit
Cinnamon rolls
Occasions Entertaining ~ Jenny Steffens (Mu 2000)
Hostess & Directions
Karen Way ~ 6131 W 128th Street, Overland Park, KS ~ Metcalf to 127th East on
127th to Beverly Right (South) onto Beverly Right (West) onto 128th Street to 6131
Cost & Reservations
$16.00 per person ~ Your check, payable to Delta Gamma, is your reservation. Mail
checks to Jennifer Burrus, 8019 Wenonga Rd, Leawood, KS, 66206, by Wed., Nov. 29th.
*Alphapointe and CCVI gift donation wish lists can be found in this newsletter.
Bulletin Board
Holiday Brunch Donation Wish Lists
Alphapointe: gift cards in small denominations to grocery, discount or pet stores (examples: Price
Chopper, Target, Petco); any clothing with a Royals or Chiefs logo; caps or stocking caps/hats; sweatshirts
(size L-XXXL); scarves or gloves (size M-XL); educational items or games (examples: books on tape or CD;
Braille or raised-dot games such as Bingo, Scrabble, Dominoes, Chess, Checkers)
CCVI: Classroom art supplies: potter's clay, dry erase markers (assorted colors), Crayola Pip-Squeaks
markers (smaller-sized washable markers), construction paper (primary colors), glue sticks, 4-holed
scissors (for adult to teach child); Consumables: 35 mm color film, disposable cameras (for field trips),
batteries (all sizes), facial tissue, white copier paper; Miscellaneous: children’s hats and gloves
The Greater Kansas City Delta Gamma Alumnae
Foundation recently sent the following memorials to CCVI:
Weddings
In Memoriam
Liz McIntyre (BK 1999)
to Brian Wallace on June 17, 2006
In memory of Julie Frazee Baker (Kappa 1942)
Passed away June 4, 2006
Katie Jennewein (G Beta 1997)
to Al Caslow on September 23, 2006
In memory of Eleanor Murray Lawrence (Mu 1951)
Passed away September 16, 2006
In memory of Jane Koslowski Wythe (BK 1943)
Passed away September 25, 2006
In memory of Pat Roney Stringfellow (BK 1950)
Passed away October 2, 2006
Sisters in Our Thoughts
In memory of Kyle Zammar
Passed away May 29, 2006
Mother: Susie Abram Zammar (Mu 1978)
In memory of Thomas Jay Rollheiser
Passed away September 7, 2006
Daughter: Susan Rollheiser Hutchins (AK 1975)
Our alumnae chapter is looking for someone who knows HTML
and website design to help keep our website updated. This is an
important position, as it provides a means for keeping everyone
well-informed of our chapter news and events. The work can be
done from the comfort of your own home. If you are
interested, please contact Katie Ohlde at 913-383-3689 or
kohlde@kw.com.
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Trevor Michael Hall
Jeff and Michelle Rissler Hall (BK 1993)
March 1, 2006
John Patrick Coppinger
Pat and Kathy Wilhelm Coppinger (A Omi 1985)
May 16, 2006
William Timothy Reardon
Tim and Rebecca Boresow Reardon (BK 1991)
June 1, 2006
Matthew Dennis-Burns
Jeff and Jennifer Boresow Burns (BK 1990)
June 16, 2006
Margaret "Greta" Celeste Martin
Tye Martin and Chris Bowmaster (Kappa 1990)
July 12, 2006
Maxwell Stone Hunter
Scott and Wendy Green Hunter (BK 1993)
July 20, 2006
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A Message from the President
We have had a wonderful start to the 2006-2007 year! It was great to see lots of new faces as well as many familiar ones at
our September meeting. It’s always so nice to see everyone after the summer has ended and we are all back to our usual
routines. At that first meeting, we announced the special interest groups – including our exciting new ones – and talked about
what each group has to offer. These special interest groups are a great way to meet in a smaller setting and to get to know
each other a little better. If you haven’t done so already, consider checking out one of these groups that fits your interests!
Our general membership meetings are a perfect way to get out of the house, socialize with friends, and “learn something new”
– our theme for this year’s meetings. I hope you plan to attend at least one of the many fabulous meetings we have planned
throughout the year. The upcoming holiday brunch will take place on Saturday, December 2nd, and it is truly a wonderful way
to ring in the holidays. John Heny, Director of Development and Public Relations at Alphapointe Association for the Blind,
will be our guest speaker at the brunch. Alphapointe – one of the philanthropies to which our chapter provides financial
support – is a Kansas City, Missouri-based organization that helps adults who are blind or who become blind later in life
manage aspects of everyday living. You won’t want to miss Mr. Heny’s presentation, as he will provide lots of information
about their terrific organization.
Another way you can get involved in our alumnae chapter before 2006 comes to an end is to order poinsettias through our
annual DG Poinsettia Sale; the order form is included in this newsletter. Supporting this great fundraiser not only provides
you with gorgeous poinsettias – it provides funding for our terrific chapter, which in turn allows us to continue the essential
philanthropic work we do for organizations throughout the greater Kansas City area.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
ITB ~ Katie Kopp-Ohlde
Did you know that …
• Laura Chisholm’s (A Omi 1989) six-year-old daughter, Grace, was the Youth Ambassador for the Walk to Cure
Diabetes, which benefited the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation? Laura was also the General Walk Chair.
• Gloria Dobbs (Mu 1960) was awarded the Panhellenic Woman of the Year from Delta Gamma for her service to
Delta Gamma and to the community at the annual Panhellenic brunch in May? Congratulations, Gloria!
• Barb Haden’s (Mu 1976) daughter, Annie (Mu 2004), was awarded the Jeannine Frazier Nieman Honorary
Scholarship from the National Delta Gamma Foundation?
• Erin Lawless (BK 2002) is a BOTAR? David Bates, son of Karen Sigfusson Bates (Mu 1971) and brother of Jennie
Bates Beck (Mu 1997), is an escort; Laura Beachy’s (Theta 1996) brother, Bobby Beachy, is a Royal Escort.
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Many, many thanks go out to the 108 Delta Gammas who continue to support our chapter by paying their dues
for the 2006-2007 year! A special thanks to those in the bronze, pink, and blue categories who contribute more
than the minimum as well as to the 50+ year members who are no longer required to pay dues. Of the 108 paid
dues, 37 are 50+ year members, six are bronze, six are pink, 28 are blue, 66 are regular, and two are first-year
alumnae. Remember that Executive Offices receives a portion of the dues paid by each member but the rest of
each dues contribution stays with our own Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter. If you have already paid your
2006-2007 dues, thank you so much! If you have not yet paid, please do so at your earliest convenience. The
mailing label on your newsletter should say PD if we received your dues payment prior to this newsletter being
printed. If you are unsure, please contact Susan Durbian at sdurbian@sbcglobal.net. Dues checks — payable
to Delta Gamma — can be mailed to: Susan Durbian, 10930 W. 170th Terrace, Olathe, KS, 66062-9582.
Dues Amounts
BRONZE: $100 or more; PINK: $71 - $99; BLUE: $36 - $70; REGULAR: $35; FIRST-YEAR alum: $19
Greater Kansas City Delta Gamma Alumnae
Poinsettia Sale 2006
Our poinsettias have earned a reputation for being simply spectacular!
BY ADVANCE ORDER ONLY:
Poinsettia orders must be received by Tuesday, November 14, 2006.
PICK UP YOUR ORDER on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(We will deliver orders of 25 or more plants; there are discounts for large orders.)
SIZE
COLORS
6.5" pot
1 plant: 5-7 blooms
$10.00 each
(1 to 9 plants)
$8.50 each
(10 or more plants)
8" pot
3 plants: 12-18 blooms
$22.00 each
(1 to 9 plants)
$18.00 each
(10 or more plants)
10" pot
4 plants: 20+ blooms
$30.00 each
(1 to 9 plants)
$25.00 each
(10 or more plants)
QUANTITY
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
Red
White
Pink
Maroon
Winter Rose (red, crinkled-look)
Red
White
Pink
Maroon
Red
White
Pink
Jingle Bell (red with white)
The price of each poinsettia includes a foil wrapped pot and a protective all-weather sleeve.
TOTAL DUE
$
Don't want a poinsettia for yourself??? DONATE one to CCVI!
My check for $___________________, payable to Delta Gamma, is enclosed.
Name: ______________________________________ Email Address*: _____________________________________
Street: _________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: __________ Zip Code: ____________________________
Telephone: (_____) ________________________ *Email address will be used for order confirmation and pick-up reminder ONLY!
I will pick up my order at (please check one):
____ Normandy Place Clubhouse (128th and Roe, Overland Park, KS)
____ Children's Center for the Visually Impaired - East Entrance (3101 Main, Kansas City, MO)
____ NO PICKUP - Please donate the plant(s) I have ordered to CCVI.
____ NO PICKUP - Please deliver my order of 25 or more to the address provided above.
Please mail this form with your payment to: Kay Jones, 8209 Juniper Lane, Prairie Village, KS, 66208.
Questions? Call Kay Jones at 913-381-3906 or Diana Ormsby at 913-393-2536.
Proceeds from this sale help us to better serve
the Greater Kansas City Alumnae and our philanthropic projects.
Bulletin Board
DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION LECTURESHIP IN VALUES AND ETHICS
The eighth Delta Gamma Foundation Lectureship in Values and Ethics was presented by Ronan Tynan, M.D., on
September 14th in Jesse Auditorium at the University of Missouri. Dr. Tynan's inspirational presentation — Hitting the
High Notes: Living Life to the Fullest — began with a song, which led into the story of his remarkable life. Born with an
orthopaedic deformity called phocomelia, Dr. Tynan needed braces to walk. At the age of 20, his legs were amputated
below the knees, but he never allowed his disability to interfere with his goals. Thus, he became a man of many
talents...a Paralympic Gold medalist in track and field, an equestrian, a medical doctor, a former member of the Irish
Tenors, whose distinctive voice soothed many souls after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Although he
endured countless challenges, he persevered, exhibiting remarkable courage and steadfastness, a stellar example of one
who knows the meaning of values and ethics. At the conclusion of his remarks, Dr. Tynan signed his book, Hitting the
High Notes: Living Life to the Fullest. He then returned to the Mu chapter house where he was serenaded by the
chapter women. A marvelous reception in Dr. Tynan's honor and a delectable dinner concluded the evening.
Summer Callers ~ Thank you to our amazing summer callers: Barb Boersma, Joan Brown, Pat
Calliham, Elaine Claiborne, Susan Durbian, Lisa Hibschman, Peggy Hoel, Dorothy Mulford, Lucinda
Petrie, Carole Pugsley, Christine Say, Gail Ward, and Mary Ann Wilson. They talked to 865 KC DGs out
of the 1418 KC DGs for whom Jan has an address. If you were not contacted, please contact Jan Roach
(913-649-1981 OR lamonter@swbell.net) to correct or confirm your address. Our chapter will save money if
we do not have to pay the post office to return mail sent to an incorrect address and/or to supply us with a
correct address.
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Who to contact for...
Address Changes
Jan Roach
913-649-1981
lamonter@swbell.net
Births, Deaths, Weddings
Jan Roach
913-649-1981
lamonter@swbell.net
Bookies — DAY
Joan Brown
913-642-4209
wmandjoanbrown@sbcglobal.net
Bookies — EVENING
Amy Jo Reid
816-734-3977
ajor3@kc.rr.com
Dues
Susan Durbian
913-897-3212
sdurbian@sbcglobal.net
Newsletter
Ashley Spaulding
913-677-2759
aspaulding@kumc.edu
President
Katie Ohlde
913-383-3689
Kohlde@kw.com
RSVP to Meetings
Jennifer Burrus
913-648-2584
jparker444@yahoo.com
Silver Streakers
Dorothy Mulford
913-341-3710
Socialites
Laura Accurso
913-677-6774
lauraaccurso@hotmail.com
Tables That Bloom
Lucinda Petrie
816-363-0972
lrpmudg@aol.com
Trekkies
Annette Thomas
913-649-5417
“Whine Party” (Moms of Tots)
Heather Apple
913-422-2525
applekc@yahoo.com
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Greater Kansas City Area Women Pledge DG!
*denotes a legacy
Beta Kappa
University of Kansas
Lindsey Aufricht
Heather Coday
Elizabeth Dodd*
Caitlin Drew*
Ashleigh Friedman
Katelin Karlin
Katie Kastner*
Erin Lustig
Erika Miller
Ashley Morse
Casey Norburg
Meghan Puhr
Katherine Stinson*
Megan Thorpe
Amanda Tickles
Delta Omega
William Woods
Kamelletti Haines
Mu
University of Missouri
Abbey Hughes
Shayla Kellison
Katie Kennaley
Claire Martino
Cassie May
Brooke Nower*
Laura Schneider
Abby Shearer
Blaire Vandiver
BK welcomed 15 legacies this fall,
the most in several years...way to go, BK!
IMPORTANT NOTICE
LABELS FOR EDUCATION CHANGES
Front panel product labels will no longer be accepted
by Campbell's. From now on, please clip the UPC
code rather than the front panel of Campbell's
products. Campbell's has given Delta Gamma a grace
period through the transition from "label" collection to
"UPC" collection. If you have any front panels, please
mail them to Gloria Dobbs as soon as possible. These
will count for 2006-2007 recognition of the Top Ten
alumnae and collegiate Labels for Education
winners. For more information, visit
www.LabelsForEducation.com. Over 150 products are
now worth five points each. The products worth five
points say "5 point value" on the yellow logo next to the
UPC. Please mail front panel product labels (ASAP!)
and UPC codes to:
Gloria Dobbs, 12803 Cedar, Leawood, KS, 66209
LensCrafters is sponsoring an Eye Care for Kids event from Monday, November 13th through
Friday, November 17th, which will provide free eyeglasses to 500 uninsured and underinsured
school children in the Kansas City area. On these dates, the eye care specialists will be set up at
the Salvation Army located at 101 West Linwood Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. Children will
be bussed in, 25 at a time, for a two-hour time block, during which they will have their eyes checked
and glasses made — all on-site! Because only a few children can have their vision tested at one
time, we need volunteers to help keep the other kids organized and busy with snacks and activities.
The shifts are listed below. Five to seven volunteers are needed for every two-hour time block each
day of the event. Volunteers will earn our alumnae chapter ‘Service for Sight’ hours. Anyone
interested in volunteering can come for one time block, one day, or every day of the week!
If you would like more information about this opportunity or if you would like to volunteer,
please contact Katie Lamb (Mu 1998) at klamb@lawmo.org OR 816-474-4144.
Morning Shifts — 9:00 to 11:00 am / 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Afternoon Shifts — 1:00 to 3:00 pm / 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Thank you for helping provide Kansas City students with the eyewear they need to achieve educational success!
CHILDREN’S CENTER
FOR THE
VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CCVI) CALENDAR
OF
UPCOMING EVENTS
Holidays in Crestwood ~ Wednesday, November 29, 2006 through Saturday, December 2, 2006
CCVI Holiday Program ~ Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Evening in the City ~ Saturday, January 27, 2007
~ For more information about these events, please contact Patty Ramsour at 816.587.0766 ~
Interest Group News
DAY BOOKIES
Call hostess if you plan to attend. All meetings begin at 2:45 PM unless noted.
Monday, November 20, 2006 Gap Creek by Robert Morgan
Hostess: Dorothy Mulford (913-341-3710), 9840 Overbrook, Leawood, KS
NO DECEMBER GATHERING
Monday, January 15, 2007 Cold Water by Mondi McConnochie
Hostess: Gail Ward (913-648-2386), 9809 Aberdeen Drive, Leawood, KS
EVENING BOOKIES
Call hostess if you plan to attend. All meetings begin at 7:00 PM unless noted.
Monday, November 13, 2006 Full of Grace by Dorothea Benton Frank
Hostess: Mary Niemeier (816-361-6434), 6148 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO
NO DECEMBER GATHERING
Monday, January 8, 2007 Sisters: Coming of Age & Living Dangerously in the Wild Copper River Valley by Samme & Aileen Gallaher
Hostess: Stephanie Wilkin (913-432-9590), 6735 Fontana, Prairie Village, KS
Socialites Thanks to all of you who have attended our Happy Hours in recent months! We’ve had a
great time checking out a few places in Kansas City! To add your name to the Socialites list or for more
information about our fun group, contact Laura Accurso at: lauraaccurso@hotmail.com.
Silver Streakers
Silver Streakers is an interest group for DGs who have been members for 50+ years. If you would like
more information about the group, please contact Dorothy Mulford at 913-341-3710.
“Whine Party”
Moms of Tots
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 7:00 pm
Pin-up Bowl Legends at Village West
contact Heather Apple for more information
applekc@yahoo.com OR 913.422.2525
Scrapbooking Party!
Bring a project you're currently working on or bring a
new one to start, bring your supplies, and join us for a
DG scrapbooking night!
Date and Time: Saturday, November 11th
7PM — 11PM
Hostess: Lori O’Neal, 12814 Barton, Overland Park, KS
RSVP: Lori O’Neal
913-685-9720
Contact Katie Ohlde (913-383-3689; kohlde@kw.com) if you
would like to be on the scrapbooking group email list.
Friday, November 17th
Kansas City Star Tour
The Trekkies (and spouses) will be touring
the new Press Pavilion at the Kansas City
Star. Meet in the north lot of Village
Church at 9:15 to carpool downtown for
the 10:00 tour. Lunch will follow at some
wonderful eatery still to be determined.
Questions? Call Annette Thomas at
913-649-5417 or Clarabeth Moore at
913-469-6003. All DGs and their spouses
are invited to join us on Trekkies outings!
No Trekkies Event in December
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A Few Quick Reminders...
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Join us at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 14th for a festive meeting ~ How to Decorate the Perfect
Holiday Table & More ~ presented by Clarabeth Moore’s daughter-in-law, Laura Moore, of Belli Fiori.
Please RSVP to Jennifer Burrus at 913-648-2584 OR jparker444@yahoo.com (include “DG RSVP” in email
subject line). The meeting will take place at the home of Carrie Malik ~ 13525 W 74th Terrace, Shawnee,
KS (Directions: Take 75th Street west to Pflumm (just past Quivira); take a right (turn north) on Pflumm;
take an immediate left (turn west) onto 74th Terrace to home).
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Have you paid your 2006-2007 dues yet? If not, please mail your dues check, payable to Delta Gamma, to
Susan Durbian, 10930 W 170th Terrace, Olathe, KS, 66062-9582.
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If each member of our terrific alumnae chapter purchases even one poinsettia at our annual Poinsettia Sale,
our Ways and Means budget would benefit tremendously! Don’t forget to order your plant(s) using the enclosed Poinsettia Sale order form by Tuesday, November 14th!
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Our annual catered holiday brunch will be Saturday, December 2nd at 10:30 AM; reservations are due by
Wednesday, November 29th. This year will be particularly special, as the brunch will be catered by one of
our very own ~ Jenny Steffens (Mu 2000) of Occasions Entertaining. We hope to see you there!
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If you have information to include in our February 2007 newsletter, please send it to Ashley Spaulding by
Friday, December 29, 2006. (aspaulding@kumc.edu / 4811 W 66th ST, Prairie Village, KS, 66208)
Greater Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO 64113-2011
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~ SEE INSIDE FOR MORE DETAILS AND AN ORDER FORM ~