NEWSLINESummer 2019

ANCHOR LUNCHEON

On June 22, 2019, the alumnae of Middle Georgia Alumnae Association of Delta Gamma celebratedsummer at our annual Anchor Luncheon. We are extremely grateful to be able to share with you thatSoutheastern Guide Dogs (SGD) Puppy Raisers were part of the day. Valarie Ford, vp: finance, was aperfect hostess for our event and we thank her for sharing her home with us. Her anchor decorationswere beautifully displayed. She pulled out her pledge dance glasses as table displays, so sweet. Theday began with the puppy raisers telling us about their journeys with Southeastern Guide Dogs. It wasvery informative. They have a hub in Gray, GA with three raisers and would love to add to the group.MGAA made a $100 donation to the group. The organization is completely self-funded. Of course, weall had a magnificent lunch. After the raisers and the puppies left, we discussed upcoming recruitmentand recommendation forms. Remember, there is information in the DeltaGamma.org library that canhelp with many topics. Special thanks to Jane Walker, vp: Foundations, for our awesome presentationfrom SGD. We look forward to partnering with them.

Raise A Puppy, Change a LifeSoutheaster Guides Dogs transforms lives by

creating and nurturing extraordinary partnershipsbetween people and dogs. They train dogs of thehighest pedigree for people who are blind and forveterans with post-traumatic stress disorder andother disabilities. They provide their premier dogs

and lifetime services at no cost, without anygovernment funding.

IT ALL STARTS WITH PUPPIES - AND YOUVisit guidedogs.org/raiseapuppy

FOUNDATION FOCUS: STORY BOXES FOR GA ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND

As part of our foundation focus, Middle Georgia Alumnae are working with Kimberly Smith, MediaSpecialist at The Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon, to prepare story boxes for student andteacher use. Each clear box contains a story book with extension activities for children with varyingabilities. Kimberly asked that we choose stories that have repetitive language and that we include upto five activities. Jane Walker, vp: Foundations, will be working with our alumnae to complete the nextstory box. This summer our focus will be: Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.

2018 ALUMNAE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Delta Gamma was happy to announce that ourassociation earned the Alumnae ExcellenceAward for 2018. Each alumnae group receives ascore in each of the 12 Fraternity Standards andalso receives an overall score and colorclassification for the year. Based on their score ineach Fraternity Standard, a group can either beclassified as below expectations (blue), meetsexpectations (pink), or exceeds expectations(bronze). Alumnae groups who receive an overallcolor classification of Bronze are awarded theAlumnae Excellence Award to honor theirsuccess and achievement in each of theFraternity Standards. Congratulations to all thealumnae involved in the events which lead up tothis recognition.

GEORGIA ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND

The Georgia Academy for the Blind sent cards and Braille thank you letters in response to MGAA delivering450 Box Tops for Education to the school in May. The students were very appreciative. Keep clipping as itmeans so much to these children! We will be delivering again April 2020.

FOUNDATION SERVICE HOURS RECOGNITION

Congratulations Middle Georgia Delta Gamma Alumnae#5 in service hours for alumnae groups for the 2018-2019 year

SAVE THE DATES

We have great events planned for our 2019-2020 Delta Gamma year. These are listed so you can add them toyour calendars, paper or digital.

Saturday, August 24, 2019, Fall Kick-off, Cookie Decorating, 9am ($45 includes anchor apron) andLunch, 11am; Milledgeville, Patty Baugh hosting. Everyone brings a dish.Thursday, Sept 12, 2019, Young DG Alumnae Sister Mixer, 6pm-7:30pm, Macon"Do Good" Week September 8-14, 2019Saturday, October 26, 4pm, Delta Gamma Foundation, A Night for Sight, MaconSunday, December 8, Holiday Cookie Swap, 6pm, Warner Robins, Michelle Thompson hosting.Everyone brings a dozen cookies.Sunday, February 2, 2020, Bingo with the residents at the Dogwoods Senior Living Center inEastman, 1pm – 3pm, Susan Coffee hosting.

Sunday, March 7, 2020, Founders Day, 10:30 am, Perry Saturday, June 13, 2020, Anchor Luncheon, 11am, Macon. Everyone brings a dish.

FISCAL YEAR DUES (JULY 1, 2019 - JUNE 30, 2020)

Delta Gamma thrives and survives thanks to the time, talent and treasure of its members. If not for thecommitment of alumnae to assume lifetime membership in Delta Gamma, the Fraternity would not be able tocarry out the mission set forth by the Founders to "Do Good".

Michelle ThompsonAlumnae President

Valarie FordAlumnae vp: finance

Denise FritzeAlumnae vp: programming

Jane Walker Alumnae vp: Foundation

Sheri Blair Alumnae vp: membership

Alysia English Alumnae vp: communication

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