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Dearest KCDG Sisters,
Thank you for the confidence you have shown me over the last year as I served as your President. Your care and concern for me has made more difference than you can know. The donation made in my name to Alphapointe was a touching gesture that I will forever treasure! A hearty thank you to all who donated to that.
Your incoming board is more than capable of taking us to even greater heights of sisterhood, I know they will do an amazing job! Susan Kastner has been with our organization for many years and she is ready to take the reins of leadership. Her heart and passion are Delta Gamma Sisterhood and Philanthropy. Susan has an excellent complement of sisters ready and willing to do their part to keep our chapter strong. Please consider joining them this next year in whatever capacity you can.
If you don’t already know, our Kansas City Alumnae chapter is one of the strongest in Delta Gamma. I am so proud of our chapter and I cannot wait to see what will happen in the future!
Delta Gamma love and hugs,
Beth Nichols-Kelloff, Delta Psi
KCDG President 2016-2017
Upcoming June/July Events:
June 19th: Bookies, Nancy Webb’s house @ 12:00pm
June 16th: Silver Streakers Luncheon, Claridge Court @ 11:00am
June 22nd: Trekkies Bloch Galleries Tour, Nelson Atkins Museum @ 9:30am
July 28th: Learn to Play Bridge, De Shugart's Home @ 1:15
July 25th: Serve breakfast at Alphapointe Adventure Camp
Alphapointe Adventure Camp Week of July 24th - 28th Alphapointe is holding Adventure Camp this summer the week of July 24th -28th and Delta Gamma is scheduled to serve as Adventure Camp Breakfast Buddies on Tuesday, July 25th. Please consult your calendars and consider helping with this fun event. It’s rewarding to give the campers a good send off for the day ahead and Alphapointe is very appreciative of our participation. Don’t worry if you’re not ready to commit this far in advance, I’ll reach out to you again soon with more details and another request for volunteers. If you’ve already decided you’d like to be a Breakfast Buddy, please email me! Thank you!
Becky Casey
Contact Becky at rebecca.t.casey@gmail.com
The Programming Team is not taking the summer off! Roz Johnson-Finch and Barbara Haviland welcome Kathy Henricksen and Karen Jaqua to the team. This fantastic foursome is hard at work planning for the upcoming year to bring you events you won't want to miss!
We'll kick off the year with in September - watch the upcoming newsletters for details and dates!
The January "neighborhood" meetings were very popular last year! The programming team is looking for sisters to host a gathering in January 2018. Hosting doesn't mean you have to hold a meeting at your home - anything goes! Be creative and have FUN! More details to come. Click below to contact the programming team for more information or to volunteer to host a gathering!
We hope you will plan to take time and treat yourself to some of the great events that your Programming team is planning this year!
Make a new friend or reconnect with a long-lost sister * Learn something new * Do Good *
Have fun * Make a difference * Join us!
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SAVE THE DATE A Night of Knowledge & Nonsense
Friday, April 6, 2018
Abdallah Shrine Temple
Let's make our 4th annual Night of Knowledge and Nonsense (NOKAN) a success! 2018 seems far away, but you can help this summer! If you have an appointment with your eye doctor, please consider hand delivering a letter to their office telling them about NOKAN 2018 and how they can help CCVI and Alphapointe. You don't need to develop the letter--we have one ready for you to use.
Contact Cathy Lemon at cathylemon520@gmail.com or 816 560-9025 for more information.
 MU Chapter DG's Donates School Supplies
The MU Collegiate Chapter made a special delivery this month to CCVI. The students and staff were very appreciative. (Include Picture sent via email)
DG Alum Help Students With Special Gift For Mom
Lailan Bressler, Kathy Henricksen, Beth Kelloff and Marilyn Rue worked with the children of CCVI as they made special gifts for mom to celebrate Mother's Day.
Chapter Makes Year End Donation
GKCDG Alum Chapter donated $300.00 to be used for summer school supplies and activities. One of the field trips planned is to eat lunch at Fritz’s Train Restaurant in Crown Center with a visit to the Thomas & Friends play area.
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Final Trolley Run Numbers are in
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In spite of the rain the 2017 Run had 7,409 Registered Participants with 3,239 finishers. There were 143 Corporate Sponsors with 68 Family teams. CCVI is still finalizing numbers but expect to net approx $350,000. Thank you again to the DGs who donated, volunteered and participated in the race!
.jpg)  It has been an amazing year for the 20/20 Club, an organization that helps fund and publicize CCVI. Coming off of the memorable Spectacle event last June, which raised over $40,000, the new 20/20 Club board made plans for this year, and added some new fundraisers and friendraisers. As of June 1, proceeds from all of these events, including dues from members, totaled over $36,600. Our membership drive kicked off in September, and in October, we held our first friendraiser. This Literary Luncheon event at Webster House featured a conversation with French novelist Antoine Laurain. In November, we returned to Hamburger Mary’s for a fun and funny HamBingo Night, with 10% of the proceeds donated to CCVI. Our annual December Gingerbread Lane, Holiday Luncheon, and Breakfast with Santa took place at Webster House for the first time, and each event was very well received. Our first Chuck-a-Puck Night, held in March at the Missouri Mavericks’ hockey game, brought in funds, as well as a lot of publicity. And, in April, Sunday FunDay, a new friendraiser, took place at No Other Pub in Kansas City.
CCVI was founded in 1952 by the Greater Kansas City Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter, the Junior League, and the Kansas City Association for the Blind (now Alphapointe), and serves over 350 children and their parents. Stay tuned for the upcoming fall event celebrating our 65th Anniversary! Yes, it was an amazing year…and we invite all Delta Gamma alumnae to join this amazing organization! For information, please contact Debbie Link, M, 20/20 Club Liaison, via debbiebertramlink@gmail.com or 816-769-5002.
Let's Support Delta Gamma Financially!
So far 263 members have paid Local Dues for the year beginning 7/1/2016.
Thank you!
Not sure if you have paid your 2016-17 dues?
See the spreadsheet attached to this email to see if your name is on the paid list! Local Dues levels:
BRONZE = $75 or more
PINK = $50 - $74
BLUE = $26 - $49
REGULAR = $25
(First year Alums/New Graduates are FREE)
OR
Send check, payable to Delta Gamma, to:
Kathy Watkins, VP Finance
Greater Kansas City DG Alumnae Chapter
13005 Canterbury
Leawood, KS 66209
Questions?
Contact Kathy Watkins, VP Finance via treasurer@kcdg.org or phone 913-522-3993
MU Report
The women of Mu Chapter have enjoyed many, fun activities these last two months.
In April, we held Moms’ Weekend, which included shopping and drinks at Britches and Tonic, Karaoke, and brunch on Sunday. This was a great way for mothers to experience some of what college life is like for their daughters.
At the end of April, our sisters joined the men of Delta Tau Delta for Greek Week. We are happy to report our successes. Aside from wining the Volleyball Tournament, and Hannah Masur winning Fling’s best supporting actress for the second year, McKenna Brandenburg was selected for Greek Week Royalty!
 In May, we said goodbye to our wonderful seniors, and wish them the very best as they begin this new chapter in their lives. Many other sisters will be studying abroad in places like Italy, Spain, Australia, and Prague. And, those of us who will be state side, we’ll be working hard at our jobs, internships, and classes at Mizzou.
Congratulations to our very own Emma Worgul for being inducted into the secret society, Omicron Delta Kappa! ODK recognizes excellence in academic achievement, leadership, performance, athletics and community service. Emma was one of 25 students on our campus of 39,000 to be “tapped” into the Omicron Delta Kappa, and we couldn’t be more proud.
Recruitment will be here before we know it, and we encourage you to sponsor women you know, and by July 22nd if possible. You can find a sponsor form at deltagamma.org by clicking on the box at the bottom of the home page. Once it is complete, you can email it to our vp: membership Kelsey Messner via mudgmembership@gmail.com. It is helpful to include a photo, since we expect so many women will be registering for Fall Recruitment. Should you have any questions, please contact our Membership Adviser and Alumnae Liaison, Liz Simmons, via elz.simmons@gmail.com
We will be moving in on August 5th for Recruitment Preparation Workshop 3, which will take place August 6th through the 13th. Fall Recruitment is from August 14th through August 18th, and Bid Day is on Saturday, August 19th at Faurot Field.
 Our new home will be done in 2 months, and we can’t wait to show the Potential New Members our beautiful, state-of-the-art chapter house! Here is a glimpse of how the house is highlighting our anchor. The first is the anchor made of stone that will be placed at the side entrance, and another at the front entrance. The second is the anchor in the marble floor foyer. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is during Homecoming weekend, on Saturday, October 22nd. Alumnae from all chapters are welcome to join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
As always we SO appreciate the ongoing support from your alumnae chapter, and wish you a happy summer!
In the bonds,
Hannah Harper, Director: Alumnae Relations
For further updates, please visit our FaceBook Page: Delta Gamma at Mizzou, Mu Chapter
On Friday, May 19 Dg's helped out at the Alphapointe pirate-themed employee picnic. DG's served food to the visually impaired employees and then ran a fishing game after the meal. I big thank you to the four DG's who volunteered at this very fun event - Susan Kastner, Janise Naughton, Lailan Bressler, and Beth Kelloff. | |
 Monday, June 19th at 12:00 PM (PLEASE NOTE time change!)
Nancy Webb's home
The Bookies are meeting at Nancy Webb's home in Gardner at noon on Monday, June 19th. We will carpool from Barbara Larison's home at 11:00 AM. Please bring a sandwich for your lunch and Nancy will provide a beverage and dessert. We will be discussing "The Long Walk Home" by Will North.
Please let me know if you are planning to join us and if you are going to carpool - bmlarison19@gmail.com or 913-649-6957.
 Friday, June 16th at 11:00 AM
Claridge Court Our luncheon in June is planned for Friday, June 16th at 11:00 AM at the Claridge Court at Mission Road and Somerset. We have a social time, a delicious lunch and a short program. The SS is open to all 50 year alumnae. A reservation is needed by Monday, June 12th. The cost is $16 payable in CASH at the door.
Please contact me at bmlarison19@gmail.com or 913-649-6957 for a reservation.
Our June adventure is a tour of the new Bloch Gallery at the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum. Alan, our docent, is planning for two dates for learning about the artwork. We will gather at 10:15 AM. . on Thursday, June 8th and on June 22nd. Following the tour, we will have lunch in the Rozelle Court. For those of you, who would like to carpool, we will be leaving the carpool point at 71st and Mission Road at 9:40 AM. You may join us for one or both dates.
Please make a reservation by contacting me at bmlarison19@gmail.com or 913-649-6957.
For information on Special Interest Group activities
For questions regarding the BOOKIES, TREKKIES or SILVER STREAKERS, please contact Barbara Larison - bmlarison19@gmail.com or 913-649-6957.
Have an idea for a new Special Interest Group? Contact Susan Kastner at kastner.susan@gmail.com.
 Socialites is a special interest group dedicated to new graduates and young professionals who get together for social events such as happy hours, sporting events, and art galleries.
Please check out our on Facebook Page for upcoming events!
New! Northland DG Bridge Group
Friday, July 28th | 1:15-3:15pm
Home of Dee Shugart in Riss Lake
8009 Clearwater Dr - Parkville 64152 We had our first Northland bridge-learning-playing event Friday, May 12th. It was a lot of fun! Would enjoy having more people join us – south, east, west and north!
Our next bridge event will be Friday, July 21st 1:15-3:15 – my house – 8009 Clearwater Drive, Parkville, MO 64152.
The book I recommend is: Bridge for Everyone by D. W. Crisfield. The author makes learning bridge easy and is based on newer bridge guidelines. You can check out from the library, purchase online or in person at Barnes & Noble.
Also, we have DGs who would like to play but aren’t available during the day. A Wednesday evening was suggested- please let us know if you are interested in evening bridge. Some may be interested in both afternoon and evening bridge. Please let us know if you would like to join us (no past bridge playing experience is required)!
.jpg) Clip, save and bring to a DG gathering or mail: Jan Taliaferro Roach
4409 W 82nd Street Prairie Village, KS 66208-5036
New Contact Information?
Please send new address, preferred email address. phone corrections, (if applicable husband's name) to addresschange@deltagamma.org. Thank you!!!
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