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Pansy Press A Newsletter for the Broward County Tri Delta Alumnae Chapter

Communications

The Communications Co-chairs have exciting updates to share for the upcoming fall and spring. As always, all Tri Deltas are encouraged to submit news and stories to The Trident. Sisters are encouraged to share their experiences, highlights, and accomplishments. Please contact The Trident editorial team via e-mail [email protected] for submissions and additional information. This summer, we have already begun utilizing MailChimp to keep sisters attuned to any upcoming events. We will also be sending out a monthly e-newsletter, filled with recaps from past events, updates from our philanthropic efforts, and most importantly, a new monthly Sister Spotlight section to acknowledge and highlight women of our extraordinary local chapter. If you would like to be featured, we would love to celebrate you! Most importantly, please remember to add [email protected] to your address book, so we can all may remain connected. If you are able to add our Gmail address, you will also have easy access and reminders to our upcoming calendar events. We continually update our chapter website, which is www.ftlauderdalebroward.tridelta.org, with upcoming dates and past photos from various Tri Delta gatherings around the county. Regarding social media visibility, our chapter now has an Instagram account. Please follow us @browardtrideltaalumnae. Also, the Broward Tri Delta Alumnae Facebook page has been very active and will continue to be throughout the year. Please take a moment to like our page, and peruse through the various posts to better familiarize yourself with what our chapter has been up to lately. The Communications Chairs have found that our participation with Instagram and Facebook have enabled the chapter to not only be more visible to one another, but also to other chapters and potential new members. Looking forward to a wonderful year,

Erika Cruz, Boston University Ashley Wildman, University of Pittsburgh Co-VPs of Communications

President’s Message As the new Chapter President, I hope to provide dynamic leadership and vision to help move our Alumnae Chapter of Tri Delta to greater levels of growth and influence. Working in partnership with our Chapter Officers, I look to bring direction and guidance in the development of goals and objectives for our chapter. I felt both honored and privileged to represent our chapter at the 2016 Tri Delta Convention. It was a great opportunity to connect with collegiates and alumnae from across the United States and Canada and form new bonds of sisterhood. I took this opportunity to learn what other chapters are doing in their areas for membership development and fundraising efforts and found the Convention as a whole to be very inspiring. I hope to bring this inspiration to our chapter! We have many new initiatives for membership growth, philanthropic service and membership payment options that we will be implementing this year along with some new programing that I’m sure you will enjoy! In addition to our website and Facebook page, we will now feature a monthly e-newsletter that will recap events and highlight our sisters and philanthropic activities, so stay tuned… This is all in an effort to improve communication and foster the bonds of sisterhood. Whether you are new to the area or looking to rekindle your relationship with Tri Delta, we welcome you to our chapter and challenge you to get involved and make a difference in our community, the lives of our sisters and the children of St. Jude! Delta Love, Jacqueline Browne, University of Miami Chapter President

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Membership Update

Alumnae who live throughout SouthFlorida are invited and welcome toparticipate with the chapter. WehaveactivealumsfromasfarnorthasDelray Beach and as far south asHomestead.Comejoinus!We’rethrilledtowelcomenewfaces,and towelcome back some alumnaewe haven’t seen in a while. Youmight consider carpooling withanotherDeltaforourevents,tomaketheridemorefun! Ifyouhavenotbeenreceivinge-vitesfor our monthly events, and you’vealready checked your “junk” folder,then thatmeanswedon’t have youremail address. Please sendme youremail address, so you can bereminded about the eventsthroughout the year, and you don’tmissallthefun!As we prepare the 2016 chapterdirectory, please letme knowof anymailing address / email address /phonenumberchanges,oranyotherinformationthatneedstobeupdatedin your DDD profile. I willcommunicate these changes toExecutive Office on your behalf aswell. Chapter directories will bedistributed at Founders’ Day formembers who have paid theirchapterdues.Lose track of a sister from yourcollegiate days? I can help! I havethe master DDD database at myfingertips,soletmeknowifIcanlookupasister’scontactinfoforyou.SeeyouinSeptember!KellyWarfel,UniversityofRichmondVPofMembership

Treasurer’s Report IamveryhappytobeyourTreasureragainfortheupcomingyear.TheOfficersoftheAlumnaeChapteralwaysworktowardsplanningeventsthatwillencourageitsmemberstobecomeinvolvedandcreatea“perpetualbondoffriendship.”Ourvicepresidentsofprogramminghaveplannedsomefunandneweventsfortheupcomingyear.Youryearlydueshelptopayforsomeoftheseevents,aswellaspayforchapterexpenses.Additionally,$20permemberissenttoTriDelta’sExecutiveOffice.ThepaymenttoExecutiveOfficeissenteveryyearinNovember.OuraccountbalanceasofJuly1stwas$1481.13.Ofthis,$798.09isreservedtosendourAlumnaePresidentoranotherelectedofficertoConventioneverytwoyears.Wewillbeworkingthisyeartobuildupthisreserve,sotheattendeedoesnothaveanyoutofpocketcosts.NEW PAYMENT OPTION Wearehappytoannouncethatyoumaynowpayyourduesandotherfees,suchasFounders’Daydinner,onlineorbyusingyoursmartphone.WehavepartneredwithVenmoforthiseasypaymentmethod.Simplygotowww.Venmo.com/Broward-TriDeltasandclickthelinktojoinandconnect.Theserviceisfreeformostdebitcards,butifyouuseacreditcardorifyourdebitcardisfromasmall,independentinstitution,youmaybecharged3%ofthetransaction.Someofoursistershavealreadyuseditandloveit!However,youcanstillpaybycashorcheckifyouprefer,seebelow.Ifyouwouldliketopayyourduesbymail,pleasefilloutthemembershipformonpage7ofthisnewsletterandmakeyourcheckpayabletoDeltaDeltaDelta.Pleasemailitto:HeatherBurleson,2341SW26thAvenue,Ft.Lauderdale,FL33312.Youmayalsopayyourduesatanyupcomingevent.Thankyou!HeatherBurleson,UniversityofSouthFloridaTreasurer

Claudette Bish Jacqueline Browne

Julie Ogden Carol Pessin

Heather Burleson Liz Caldwell

Liz Pessin Randee Reed

Erika Cruz Susan Cobb

Raquel Ferrero

Nan Rountree Priscilla Sabates Ellen Stafford

Monica Jeffries Tanya Lambrechts

Amanda Ubieta Kelly Warfel

Angel Michaels Ashley Wildman Marjory Morehouse Jill Woodcock

Thank you to these 22 sisters who have already paid dues for the upcoming 2016-2017 year!

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Save the Dates!

Annual St. Jude Culinary Soiree

June 2017

Young Alumnae Happy Hour

Thursday, Sept. 15th at 7PM

We invite all young alumnae, who have graduated in the last 10 years, to join us for “Ladies Night” at Boatyard Bar & Grill in Ft. Lauderdale. Whether you have been a part of our chapter, recently graduated or just now wanting to get involved; we would love to get to know you! Feel free to bring a friend and enjoy free drinks from 7-10 PM.

Location: Boatyard Bar & Grill 1555 SE 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

Sister Happy Hour Thursday, March 2nd 2017 at 7PM We invite all Tri Delta’s to join us for a mid-spring happy hour. Enjoying a casual drink or two with your sisters is a great way to meet Tri Deltas who may live in your area or share similar interests. Feel free to bring a friend and enjoy 2 for 1 drinks.

Location: Duffy’s 811 S University Dr. Plantation, FL 33324

President JacquelineBrowne [email protected] 954-304-2421

VPofMembership KellyWarfel [email protected] 954-818-6261

VPofProgramming AmandaUbietaTanyaS.Lambrechts

[email protected]@bressler.com

305-992-6856954-830-0134

VPofCommunications ErikaCruzAshleyWildman

[email protected]@gmail.com

954-829-5010412-719-7251

Secretary PriscillaSabates [email protected] 561-504-3493

Treasurer HeatherBurleson [email protected] 954-600-3090

PanhellenicRepresentative CarolPessin [email protected] 954-438-3946

PhilanthropyChair MonicaSaldarriaga-Jeffries [email protected] 954-562-0615

ReferenceChair LizCaldwell [email protected] 954-646-6332

AlumnaeSpecialist ShannonW.Tompkins [email protected] 813-758-5881

AlumnaeChapterDevelopmentManager JeanetteO’Conner [email protected] 904-287-1937

*Stay tuned for more information on how you may participate in this event.

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Delta Delta Delta Fall 2016 – Spring 2017 Calendar of Events

Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30 PM Bunco Night Join in the fun as we eat, drink and roll in a game of luck and no skill! (Also known as the housewife’s drinking game). Please bring your favorite dish or beverage of choice to share. Location: Ellen Stafford’s Home 2490 SE 7th Drive; Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Wednesday, October 19th at 6:30 PM Pedicure Night Relax and enjoy a night with your sisters all

while getting a pedicure. Space is limited so mark your calendars and be sure to look out for that invitation. Snacks will be provided.

Cost: $26 Location: Venetian Nail Salon 504 N Pine Island Rd; Plantation, FL 33324

Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 PM

Monday, December 19th at 6:30 PM Mother/Daughter/Collegiate Holiday Ugly Sweater Party & Gift Exchange Come celebrate the holidays with your sisters and bring your mother or daughter. Wear your ugliest sweater for a chance to win a prize. Bring a fun wrapped gift to exchange ($15), as well as a holiday treat or beverage to share. Location: Tracy Connell’s Home 3489 NE 30th Ave; Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

To RSVP or ask questions about any of the calendar events, please email: [email protected] or call Amanda Ubieta at 305-992-6856.

Founders’ Day Dinner Celebrate the Tri Delta sisterhood heritage at an evening honoring our Founders’ Day! We will be recognizing members who have recently achieved their Silver Circle Degree (25 years since initiation) or their Golden Circle Degree (50 years since initiation). Attire: Please wear your pins Cost: $35 Location: BRIO Tuscan Grill 499 S University Dr., Plantation, FL 33388

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Saturday, January 21st at 12 PM

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Vinyassa Flow Yoga Start the New Year off right by joining us

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for Yoga, taught by our very own Erika Cruz. For 1 hour she

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will teach us the art of relaxation. Feel free to bring a friend.

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Snacks and water will be provided after the class.

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Cost: $5 Location: Kate Yoga 4671 N Ocean Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL Location: Kate Yoga 4761 N Ocean Drive; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Monday, February 13th at 6:30 PM Cookie Exchange Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with your sisters, exchanging holiday cookies. Prizes will be given for the Most Delicious, Best Decorated and Most Creative. Please bring some additional snacks to share and a beverage of your choice. Location: Erika Cruz’s Home 1229 Leeward Way; Weston, FL 33327

Friday, March 24th at 7 PM Instructor Led Canvas Painting Come paint like Picasso! Enjoy an evening of instructor led step-by-step painting class. Spend time with your sisters while creating a masterpiece to take home at the end of the night! Snacks will be provided. Cost: $28 (All paint, canvas, and supplies included) Location: Victorios Art Studio 934 N Victoria Park Rd; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Saturday, April 22nd at 12 PM Spa Day Let the Lemongrass Spa pamper you with a facial! Enjoy a relaxing day with your Tri Delta sisters and sample some wonderful spa products. A portion of all sales will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Please bring a treat or beverage of choice to share. Location: Kelly Warfel’s Home 5910 NW 83rd Terrace; Parkland, FL 33067

Saturday, May 20th at 12 PM Pansy Brunch Join us for a special luncheon hosted by Bloomingdale’s while they share with us the newest trends for the year. Feel free to spend time after the event to knock some things off your shopping list, as 10% of purchases will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, so save your receipts! Cost: $15 (Includes lunch, dessert and a show!) Location: Bloomingdale’s – Boca Raton Town Center (second floor, near fur department) 5840 Glades Road; Boca Raton, FL 33431

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Since the early 1970s Tri Delta’s chosen philanthropy has been children’s cancer charities. This philanthropic cause has encompassed a wide array of charitable organizations. In 1999, Tri Delta formed a national philanthropic partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This partnership has allowed members and chapters to support St. Jude’s mission of finding cures and saving children. Over the years, Tri Delta has raised more than $38 million for the hospital and in July 2014 it announced it’s most recent fundraising commitment of $60 million in 10 years — the single largest fundraising commitment in St. Jude’s history. One way our Chapter will get involved is by participating in St Jude’s Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer. Last year our team was the Grand Marshalls for the Palm Beach County Walk/Run and we raised $3,815 for St. Jude… Way to go Broward Tri Deltas! This year, let’s increase our efforts and set a goal of $5,000! Join our team “Broward Tri Delta Alumnae” and help make a difference! Our Team Captain will be Jacqueline Browne, our Chapter President. To register or make a donation go to:

The Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, September 24th at John Prince Park (4759 S. Congress Ave; Lake Worth, FL 33461) in Palm Beach County. This is a great opportunity for sisters to come together with friends and family to support a cause that is so important to Tri Delta. Hope to see you there! Be sure to engage by using and

Collegiates and Alumnae from all across the United States and Canada joined together in Phoenix, AZ over the 4th of July weekend for the 2016 Tri Delta Convention. Convention is the supreme governing body of Tri Delta. Through delegates, individual Tri Deltas have a voice in the establishment of polices and procedures governing the Fraternity. Our chapter delegate was our President, Jacqueline Browne. In addition to informing delegates on what the Foundation and Executive Board worked on over the 2014-16 biennium, delegates attended workshops, leadership development and award ceremonies. Delegates also legislated over 45 amendments, all of which were passed after some heated debate. A complete listing of all the amendments and reports from Convention can be found on Tri Delta’s national website:

During the 2014-16 biennium, steps were taken to advance Tri Delta’s Purpose and to sustain our sisterhood for future generations. The focus was placed on realigning Tri Delta’s entities for more efficient and effective operations, as well as stronger collaboration. As a result, The Center for Living, Learning and Leading was dissolved in 2015 and the Center’s functions were integrated into the Fraternity (educational programs) and the Foundation (fundraising and housing campaigns). At that time, the Executive Board, along with the Foundation Board of Trustees, National House Corporation Board and Tri Delta’s Executive Leadership Team, developed three overarching, enterprise goals to help guide Tri Delta’s work: • Operate Tri Delta’s collegiate and alumnae chapters and the entities that

support them effectively and efficiently • Ensure a relevant and meaningful lifetime membership experience for Tri

Delta’s members • Sustain and grow our sisterhood in accordance with our Founders’ Purpose

The Executive Board worked on a strategic plan framework, designed to inform business and budget planning for the enterprise. The Board engaged an outside consultant to assist in the development of this framework and to reinvigorate Tri Delta’s brand. Aligning the brand work with the strategic planning project proved extremely beneficial and helped shape the framework, which was launched at the 2016 Convention. In addition, the Executive Board charged its Standing Committees and staff with a focus on efficient and effective operations, the member experience and growth. The Board also commissioned a number of Innovation Teams to work on specific organizational issues and challenges, and the National Panhellenic Conference Delegation with working on challenges facing our Panhellenic communities. Similarly, the Board tasked staff with exploring various areas of the Fraternity’s business, including extension, recruitment, large chapter operations, struggling chapter interventions and Tri Delta’s policies and procedures. Together, we are ensuring that Tri Delta – and the perpetual bonds of friendship our members share – continues to thrive. #WeAreTriDelta

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Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Delta Delta Delta Alumnae Dues

Please complete this form, so we may maintain and keep the chapter's database current.

Name: First Maiden Last

Address:

Phone: (H) (C)

E-mail:

Δ Name of School Where Initiated:

Δ Chapter Name/Year Initiated:

Δ Golden Circle Member Δ Silver Circle Δ Life Loyal Member

Spouse’s Name:

Your Occupation/Profession:

Δ I approve to have my photo(s) posted on the website and/or Social Media (Yes/No).

Please contact me regarding: Δ I need a ride to meetings Δ I can offer a ride/drive a Delta Δ I have ideas for future meetings Δ I can host a meeting or event at my home/club house Δ I can co-host a meeting at another location Δ I have a Broward High School connection for DDD References (please list the names of those high schools):

Enclosed is my check for my 2016-2017 chapter dues:

Δ New Graduates (three years or less)/Seniors $35 Δ Star $45 Δ Crescent $55 Δ Super Delta $65

(Subtract $20 if you are a Life Loyal Member)

Please make your check payable to Delta Delta Delta and mail it to:

Heather Burleson: 2341 SW 26th Avenue; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Or to pay by credit/debit card, go to www.venmo.com/broward-trideltas

5910 N.W. 83rd Terrace Parkland, FL 33067

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If you know a young lady that is interested in pledging Delta Delta Delta, make sure she contacts our Reference Chair, Liz Caldwell, for assistance in writing the reference. And please don’t forget to copy Liz on any references that you may have submitted directly yourself, so she can maintain a record. Liz Caldwell's email is: [email protected]

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