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KONNECTION
In This Issue
President’s Letter
Member Spotlight
Upcoming Events
Picture Gallery
Connect With Us
Brag Box/New Members
Getting our sweat on at Barre 3 & Bubbles Event (February 8, 2015)
Rhett Wolfe Memorial Tennis Tournament
This month, the Forest Lake Club and the family of Rhett Wolfe will host the inaugural Rhett Wolfe Memorial
Tennis Classic. This event is a men’s and women’s doubles round robin tournament and will be held at FLC on Sat-
urday, April 25.
This tournament is to honor one of the most loving, most compassionate, honorable and embracing of men, Rhett
Wolfe. The purpose is to bring together the community and to raise money and awareness for one of the many
organizations for which Rhett had a huge place in his hear. Campaign for Cange, through the Episcopal Diocese of
Upper South Carolina (SCUSC) is raising funds to support a secondary school and clean water and sanitation pro-
jects in Haiti’s Central Plateau Region. All of the profits form this event will go to the fundraising and the further
missions for the school and other projects.
Please join us for the inaugural event on April 25. Whether you play in the tournament, become a sponsor or
make a donation, your involvement in this memorable event will have an immediate impact on children in Haiti.
At the end of the tournament, there will be an after party held to commemorate the event and most of all, to
reflect on Rhett’s many accomplishments and to celebrate his honor.
Want more information on donations, participation and more?
Email April Kaylor ([email protected])
Official Newsletter of Midlands, SC K∆ Alumnae Chapter April 2015
Letter from Midlands, SC Kappa Delta Alumnae
Chapter President...
Dear K∆ Sisters,
On April 1st our Midlands, SC Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter submitted its National Alum-
nae Annual Form 2014 – 2015. Last year, I submitted the same form, but it was only 5
finished pages. This year it was 15 finished pages! We were amazing this year!
Our membership as of today is 90 members
We have contributed to ALS, Sistercare, Nurturing Center, Girl Scouts Troop #532, and
our Military Troops overseas
We have supported Beta Zeta Chapter at USC and thru our Facebook page individual re-
quests from other Chapters of our AC members
Our AC has been on WLTX TV twice – The ALS Walk and the Ice Bucket Challenge
We have already been highlighted in The Angelos!
We are working hard to make this Alumnae Chapter, your Chapter. One that will be here
for years to come, and that is happening because of everyone’s support. Thank you to all for
saying yes when asked to volunteer your time, talent or treasure.
So what is next…. continued friendship, sisterhood, and helping our community. That is what
our AC is all about, growing together as sisters and enriching our community in the Mid-
lands.
Love in AOT,
Kelly Johnson Davis Beta Zeta ‘77
President
Midland, SC K∆ Alumnae Chapter
Year in Review
Alumnae Chapter Member Spotlight
Holly Lovern—Zeta Nu (Lynchburg College) AC member, Holly Lov-
ern, is a graduate of
Lynchburg College in
Lynchburg, Virginia.
We are thrilled to fea-
ture Holly in this issue
and her work on sexu-
al assault awareness.
Alumnae Chapter: What positions did you hold while in
Kappa Delta at Lynchburg?
Holly Lovern: I was VP-Public Relations & Gracious Liv-
ing Chair.
AC: How has KΔ included you as an alumnae?
HL: As an alumnae, KΔ fostered my transition to grad-
uate school and the first time moving out of Virginia.
Within two weeks of moving to Columbia, I had met
several members of the alumnae chapter and it really
helped it [Columbia] feel like home. I also work with
several different aspects of Fraternity & Sorority Life
at USC and I can convey to the students I work with
how the experience truly isn’t just four years, but a
lifelong investment.
AC: What graduate program are you in at USC?
HL: Higher Education & Student Affairs M. Ed. Pro-
gram
AC: Explain your field of study and your goals with it.
HL: Essentially, I want to work on college campuses for
the rest of my life. There are a lot of different parts of the
field, but long-term I am focusing on the first-year expe-
rience. I believe the first semester of college is critical for
students and I want to help connect them to the resources
they need to not only succeed, but get involved and en-
gaged in the campus community. I think helping students
set themselves up for success is a huge determinant in how
the rest of their experience is going to be!
AC: What made you want to raise awareness on sexual as-
sault?
HL: I took a Sexuality & Gender Studies course my junior
year of undergrad and became aware of the issue of sexual
assault on college campuses. I had several friends experi-
ence some form of interpersonal violence during our four
years and realized that the national statistic of 1 in 5
women was something that truly affected the individuals
around me. I did my senior thesis on sexual assault and
prevention programming for college campuses and in do-
ing that research, really found a passion for advocating for
survivors and working to change the culture around us.
Then I came to USC and my position just incorporated a
lot of things I wanted to work with together!
AC: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
HL: The best advice I’ve ever received comes from my Dad.
Growing up, before I left for school every day, he would
tell me to “Make today a big time day!” It has stuck with
me for twenty some years and just reminds me to max-
imize the day and do what I can to make an impact.
Midlands, SC KΔ Alumnae Chapter News
UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL
25—Rhett Wolfe Memorial Tennis Tournament
(Forest Lake)
MAY
16—MS Walk/Brunch (Walk at Riverfront/Canal
Park [10:00 a.m.]—Brunch following at Betsi Jor-
dan’s House)
JUNE
17—Happy Hour @ Hickory Tavern (The Vista.—
5:30 p.m.)
AUGUST
20—Happy Hour @ Za’s (Devine St.—5:30 p.m.)
Claim your Kappa
Delta Membership!
1. Go to
www.kappadelta.org
2. If new to the site, click
‘Create New Account’
and follow instructions
Dues Information
Annual Dues: $30
Why Pay Now? Dues paying members can vote on alumnae chap-
ter business!
Mail checks to our NEW ADDRESS!
(made out to Kappa Delta Sorority)
Midlands, SC KD Alumnae Chapter
141-F Pelham Dr.
Suite 244
Columbia, SC 29209
SEPTEMBER
TBD—International Friendship Month Cook-
out
OCTOBER
TBD—Founder’s Day Celebration
NOVEMBER
TBD—International Girls’ Day
DECEMBER
5—Couples Holiday Party
Check Us Out!
SC Midlands KΔ Alumnae Chapter Events
Holiday Cocktail Party
Check Us Out!
SC
One Year Anniversary Party
Check Us Out!
SC Midlands KΔ Alumnae Chapter Events
Barre3 & Bubbles
Connect With Us! There are several ways to connect with our group! Bookmark our website, follow us on sever-
al social media outlets and save our email address ([email protected])!
@KDMidlandsAlumn KD Midlands Alumnae Chapter @KDMidlandsAlumn
www.scmidlandskappadelta.weebly.com
Brag Box!
We want you to be proud of your chapter, so brag about them! Check out what chapters of
alumnae members are doing to be great on their campus and community!
Epsilon Epsilon (Appalachian State University) // Received Sorority of the Year for 2014 (second time in
four years to win this award!).
Gamma Gamma (High Point) // Raised over $20,000 in their Super Hero Dash to benefit Family Service
of the Piedmont.
Epsilon Sigma (Wofford) // Raised over $4,500 in second annual Shamrock N’ Shuck oyster roast.
Beta Kappa (UT-Chattanooga) // Held War of the Wings which raised $4,000 for the Children’s Advoca-
cy Center.
Welcome New Members! Check out the new members of our Alumnae Chapter!
Martha Gavin (Beta Zeta-USC)
Lyn Schultz (Beta Zeta-USC)
Kensley Mincey (Epsilon Sigma-Wofford)
Scottie Nicholson (Kappa Alpha-Florida St.)
Betsy DesChamps (Beta Zeta-USC)
Laurie Traywick (Epsilon Sigma-Wofford)
Nancy (Marchant) Harris (Beta Zeta-USC)
Beth McLeod (Beta Zeta-USC)
Betsy Dunbar Sawyer (Beta Zeta-USC)
Mary Winter Teaster (Delta Zeta-USC)
Mollie Hobbs (Epsilon Sigma-Wofford)
Mimi Gunn (Epsilon Sigma-Wofford)
Kathleen McDavid Muthig (Zeta Pi-Furman)
Caroline Marchant Borucki (Beta Zeta-USC)
Virginia Tompkins McLaurin (Beta Zeta-USC)
Jeanie Knowlton (Beta Zeta-USC)
Lisa Waites Dye (Beta Zeta-USC)
Hope Holt (Beta Kappa-UT Chattanooga)
Kathryn Neeley (Beta Zeta-USC)
Ashley Bardash (Sigmi Phi-Georgia)
Dianne Hambrick (Beta Zeta-USC)
Trina Carter (Beta Zeta-USC)
Ashley Simoneaux (Epsilon Tau-Clemson)
Alice Ann Reu (Beta Zeta-USC)
Contact Us!
Stay connected with your local Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter!
SC Midlands Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Officers Contact Information
Kelly Johnson Davis, President Chapter: Beta Zeta Email: [email protected] Cell: 803-603-5903 Amanda Brungs, Secretary Chapter: Beta Lambda Email: [email protected] Cell: 859-801-1991 Betsi Jordan, At-Large Representative Chapter: Beta Zeta Email: [email protected] Cell: 803-260-2655 Margo Orlandini, At-Large Representative Chapter: Beta Zeta Email: [email protected] Cell: 803-503-4032
Glenda Wolfe, Vice President Chapter: Beta Zeta Email: [email protected] Cell: 843-267-0246 Hillary Kilgus, Social/Philanthropy Chapter: Gamma Gamma Email: [email protected] Cell: 704-995-3374 Samantha Wood, Assistant Social/Philanthropy Chapter: Beta Zeta Email: [email protected] Cell: 336-575-2463 Ashley Simoneaux, Assistant Secretary Chapter: Epsilon Tau Email: [email protected] Cell: 803-315-2960
We’re always looking for ideas and feedback so feel free to get in touch!
Spring Shamrock Event
On March 26, Carol Doonan opened up her fabulous boutique, Fab’rik for our Alumnae
Chapter to shop, sip and enjoy each other’s company! 20% of all sales went towards
Shamrock fundraising efforts and attendees could participate in a raffle for a Fab’rik
necklace and a $50 gift certificate to Tazza Kitchen.
Overall, $361 was raised! 80% of the proceeds ($289) was donated locally to
the Nurturing Center and the remaining 20% ($72) went to Kappa Delta
Foundation Children in Need.
