Spring 2013 LAAAC newsletter

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President’s Letter Dear Alpha Gam Sisters,

Spring is here and with Spring comes warmer weather and sunnier days! This year, spring feels especially wonderful - filled with excitement and anticipation as Delta Alpha and Delta Epsilon prepare to re-colonize at USC and UCLA. I cannot believe how close we are to making this dream come true, however, there is still much to be done. To ensure a successful recolonization, we need your support and dedication. Please consider joining us at any one of the upcoming events to hear how you can be part of this momentous occasion.

International Reunion Day (IRD) 2013 is quickly approaching. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 20th at Colette’s at the Meridian Club in Fullerton. The invitation is included in this newsletter. It is a wonderful time to reconnect with your alumnae and collegiate sisters. This year’s theme is “Alpha Gamma Delta – Experiences for a Lifetime”. The theme brings to mind one of the things I treasure most about Alpha Gamma Delta. I have remained close to a pledge sister for nearly 40 years and we continue to share special Alpha Gam experiences! I am sure you have had many wonderful Alpha Gam experiences as well and will continue to enjoy your lifetime experiences in Alpha Gamma Delta.

I am very excited to announce that we now have our own website, www.laaacalphagam.com. Thanks to our wonderful Editor, Marijayne Stegman, we will now be able to keep you up to date on our alumnae chapter and other important issues. Please refer to our website for details of upcoming events. In addition, we also have a Facebook page, www.facebook/agdlaaac, for added information and photos.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Loyally in Epsilon Pi,

Terri Kaczorowski Green LAAAC President

SQUIRREL SCRIBBLES Volume 44, Number 1 Spring 2013 Newsletter of the Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Delta Alpha @ USC and Delta Epsilon @ UCLA

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A Very Special Alpha Gam enters Chapter Grand

Betty Briffett entered Chapter Grand on March 12, 2013. Betty was 95 years young on her birthday, December 17, 2012. We will miss her very much.

Betty was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA as Elizabeth ("Betty") Yeoman and attended grammar and high school in Los Angeles. Betty attended UCLA and was initiated as an Alpha Gamma Delta on February 26, 1937. She was member #200 of Delta Epsilon Chapter at UCLA. Note that on February 26, 2012, Betty became a 75 year member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Amazing! Betty graduated from UCLA in 1940. Around September 1940, Betty married John R. Briffett, which was 72 years of marriage as of September 2012. Did you know that John attended USC? They have 3 children and 6 grandsons. Betty taught Home Economics in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 20 years.

As an undergraduate, Betty held the position of "Chairman of Names" on the Recruitment (Rush) Committee. Betty attributed this position as the point where she developed a love for names and files. As an alumnae member, Betty held numerous offices. She served as the Recruitment (Rush) Advisor and in 1949 she was elected as DE Permanent Secretary. In 1999 at IRD, the Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter honored and recognized Betty for her 50 years of service as DE Permanent Secretary. Interestingly, Betty was the Province 12 VP-Alumnae from 1975 to 1977, now reorganized as Province 5. After 1977, the office title was changed to Province Director-Alumnae and Betty held that position until 1980. Somewhere during that period, Betty found time to serve as State Chairman for Southern California and was the Social Chairman from 1994 to 1999 years for the Newport Harbor Panhellenic.

The Newport Harbor Alumnae Club ("NHAC") was established in 1972 and Betty was one of the alumnae members who organized that Alumnae Club. She was President for numerous terms and helped NHAC increase its membership. The NHAC achieved 5 star recognition twice, at consecutive conventions, under her leadership. The NHAC received an Alumna Achievement Award for Excellence at the 1977 Alpha Gamma Delta Convention. Betty also served as NHAC Social Chairman from 1993 to 1998.

Betty served as Vice President for Delta Epsilon House Association for many years. I remember many times during my undergraduate days when she and John, her Alpha Gam man, were at the Chapter House working on repairs, fixing furniture, etc. After the Chapter was resolved in the early 1980's, Betty and Betty Morris could be found at the Chapter House doing the gardening, paying loving attention to the Chapter House that they both loved.

With regard to Honors of Epsilon Pi, Betty was granted the Arc in 1954, Arc with Diamond in 1968, Arc with Diamonds in 1977, Arc with Diamonds and Pearl in 1987, and Betty was one of the first Alumnae to receive the Arc with Diamonds and Pearls in 2004, the first year that honor was awarded.

Other activities included being a volunteer sewing instructor at the Newport Beach Senior Center and volunteering for the Newport Beach Library. Betty was active at the local YWCA and took aerobics classes for 25 years. She liked to sew, knit, garden, make quilts and cloth dolls. Betty attended at least 12 or more Alpha Gam conventions, with the last one in 2004 at the 100th Anniversary in Chicago. Some alumnae may remember the beautiful costumes that she would create and sew for the Foundation dinners.

Melanie O'Donnell shared a note she received from Betty in 1999, "It has always been my pleasure to participate & contribute to the continuing presence of Alpha Gamma Delta in the Los Angeles area. This I shall continue to do to the best of my ability." Further, in a letter to IHQ, Betty said, "My service to Alpha Gamma Delta and Delta Epsilon in particular has been a joy and a way of expressing gratitude for the love, support and sisterhood freely given to me thru the years." Betty was very happy to finally receive news about the 3 upcoming recolonizations.

For those that want to send condolences to John and the family, John's home address is 2422 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Share your memories on our website at www.laaacalphagam.com/tribute-to-betty-briffett.html

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Goals for LAAAC for 2012-2013 With our goals of coming back on campus at USC and UCLA met, the LAAAC has set its sights on some new goals. Increase paid alumnae membership in the LAAAC by 10% or 117 paid members (see the Support

Fees section to pay your LAAAC dues. Strive to raise $1,000 for the Foundation to become a Jewel Society Member. Add an additional Area Chair in the San Fernando Valley to help with the effort to reinvigorate

our local membership

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2013 -2014 Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter

Officer Election Ballot

The following list of candidates is respectfully submitted by the Nominations Committee of the Los Angeles Area Alumnae Chapter for the 2013-2014 year. Please indicate your vote by either checking the box in the right column or entering a write-in candidate’s name on the line provided.

Deadline for ballots to be postmarked is April 14, 2013

Return ballot to: Jacqueline Yudkin, 8201 Lindley Ave., Reseda, CA 91335 or email [email protected]

Slate of Officers:

President Melanie Sharon O’Donnell

Write-in candidate ______________________________________

VP – Operations Laura Rockett


VP - Membership Theresa Kaczorowski Green


Secretary Janie White Cushing


Permanent Secretary Melanie Sharon O’Donnell (DE)


Diana Agajanian (DA)


Editor Marijayne Wallace Stegman


Treasurer Susan Vessels


(Please vote one for each Chapter)

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Reservation Deadline: April 8, 2013 RSVP: Complete the information below and mail with a check for $40.00 payable to “Alpha Gamma Delta” to Susan Vessels, 288 Pleasant Street, Pasadena, CA 91101. ***All reservations with payment postmarked by the above reservation date will receive 1 free opportunity drawing ticket. Full Name (First/ Maiden/Last):____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Email Address: ___________________________

College/University, City & State: _____________________________________________

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provided to you at the Registration table on the day of the event. Tickets will be $1.00 each at the event. [ ] I am sorry, but I cannot attend. My donation to the “Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation” in the amount of ___________ is enclosed. __________________________________________________________________________________

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