Got the COVID blues, want to join your sisters for a fun event? We are having an Axe Throwing Sisterhood!! No experience required just a fun and willing attitude! June 23rd, 6 pm. Class Axe, 1625 W University Dr 122 B in Tempe. Cost: $25 pp one hour. May bring own food/drink. RSVP Lee Ann Witt, wittsters4@cox.net by 6/14 or earlier if interested.
Delta Zeta Phoenix Chapter Philanthroppy
In 1954, Delta Zeta's Convention body voted to make the cause of speech and hearing our national philanthropy. In addition, Delta Zeta has national partnerships focused on speech and hearing-related causes with Starkey Hearing Foundation and Gallaudet University.
Our national philanthropies are supported by both collegiate and our alumnae chapters. The DZ Phoenix Alumnae chapter presented our first scholarship at Phoenix Day School for the Deaf at the very first high school graduation in 1983. The Delta Zeta Phoenix Alumnae/Claudia Edwards Hosking Memorial Scholarship is made possible by generous donations and fundraisers that are held throughout the year by our Alumnae as well as our collegiate chapter here at ASU.
It is our honor to present a $1,000 scholarship to Isabel Ballard to be used to further her educational goals. She plans to attend Cosmetology school in the Fall. Congratulations to Isabel Ballard!!
Save Your Seat at the 2021 Delta Zeta National Convention!
Delta Zeta’s 54th National Convention will be held virtually from July 15-18, 2021. We originally postponed our 54th Convention to 2021 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, and current COVID restrictions in the state of California, where Convention was to be held, does not allow large meeting gatherings in their state at this time. However, because of our virtual environment, we are thrilled to offer the opportunity to each of you to join us for the weekend and experience all that Convention has in store!
While our official delegates will conduct the important business of Delta Zeta Sorority during their business meetings, you will have the opportunity to sit in and learn about the changes they will make for the future of our sisterhood. You will also have the opportunity to hear from amazing speakers to further your personal development, make connections with your Delta Zeta sisters all over the world and, of course, have fun shopping at DZ DeZigns and Herff Jones, our official jeweler!
Speakers include:
Jessica Gendron Williams, President and CEO of The Center for Leadership Excellence, For College For Life
Alexa Carlin, Founder and CEO of Women Empower X, CAMPUSPEAK
Janet Phan, Founder and Executive Director of Thriving Elements
Cindy Elkins, Non Executive Director, Chimeric Therapeutics ASX: CHM
Keep an eye on the Convention website as we announce additional speakers in the coming weeks.
And – be on the lookout for a special Truly Connected opportunity, only for Convention registrants. It will take place on July 15, kicking off the weekend with professional development and networking! The exclusive Truly Connected event will be available as an additional program to add to your schedule in June. More details will be emailed to all registrants at that time.
Registration for National Convention is open May 3 – June 1, 2021 and is $50 per person, which must be paid at the time of registration. Cancellations are allowed through June 30, 2021 for a full refund. Space is limited, and once all seats are claimed, registration will be closed.
Click here to register, and join us in making Delta Zeta history! We look forward to having you join us this summer from the comfort of your own home as we share in a weekend of sisterhood!
June 17 at 12 noon DZ Lunch Bunch, at McCormick Ranch Golf Club, 7505 E McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale. Contact Pat Wells by June 15 if you will be able to attend. 480-991-4557 or rawells@aol.com
June 23 at 5pm Axe Throwing Sisterhood!! No experience required just a fun and willing attitude! Class Axe, 1625 W University Dr 122B in Tempe. Cost: $25 pp one hour. May bring own food/drink. RSVP Lee Ann Witt, wittsters4@cox.net by 6/14 or earlier if interested.
July 6 at 7pmPhoenix Delta Zeta Alumnae Virtual Book Club We always meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Click link to join discussion.
Our June selection to read is Olive Kitteridge by Eizabeth Strout. In a voice more powerful and compassionate than ever before, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Strout binds together thirteen rich, luminous narratives into a book with the heft of a novel, through the presence of one larger-than-life, unforgettable character: Olive Kitteridge.
At the edge of the continent, Crosby, Maine, may seem like nowhere, but seen through this brilliant writer’s eyes, it’s in essence the whole world, and the lives that are lived there are filled with all of the grand human drama–desire, despair, jealousy, hope, and love.
“Fiction lovers, remember this name: Olive Kitteridge. . . . You’ll never forget her. . . . [Elizabeth Strout] constructs her stories with rich irony and moments of genuine surprise and intense emotion. . . . Glorious, powerful stuff.”—USA Today
Our May book was Outlawed Even if you have not read the book you are invited to join us for the discussion on May 4. Our monthly book is chosen based on conversation starting story lines. The DZ book club virtual zoom event to discuss Outlawed will be June 1 at 7pm. We always meet the first Tuesday of the month. Click link to join discussion. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87052038615 Passcode is: DZ
DZ Lunch Bunch Is Back
We had a nice time at our first Lunch Bunch in over a year last month. Now it's time for our June, 2021, Lunch Bunch. Here is the information that you will need. We decided to keep Noon as the time for our get together. It's easier for those of you coming a long distance. That is a change from last year.
DATE & TIME: THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021, at NOON
LOCATION:
McCormick Ranch Golf Club
7505 E. McCormick Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-948-7010
The golf club is located on McCormick Parkway between Scottsdale Road and Hayden. It is a favorite restaurant for our group. The food is excellent. It is very quiet, so we can hear each other talk.
Please let me know if you will be attending by Tuesday, June 15, 2021, so that I can confirm the number of people coming...the sooner the better!
Congratulations to Kristen Martin one of our DZ's from ASU
Kristen released her 9th book on May 11. According to Kristen it amazes her how quickly this book came together (She only wrote the first draft in November 2020!) and she has been revising and polishing it ever since. BEYOND THE STARS AND SHADOWS is unique for many reasons, being as it’s metaphysical fiction and her only standalone novel, but it’s also unique because it was born in isolation, during the pandemic. These characters held space for her to pour some of her own really challenging “Earthling” experiences into their own stories. They made her feel safe and certain during a time that was anything but. They helped her feel connected to something when she felt entirely and utterly alone
Killarney Club
Time is running out to join the Killarney Club and receive our inaugural Killarney Napa Valley wine shipment! You must join the Killarney Club by June 10, 2021.
When you join the Killarney Club (our DZ wine club!), you receive handcrafted, limited production Killarney Napa Valley wines made for Delta Zeta by Fairwinds Estate Winery. Available to all Delta Zeta alumnae, Killarney Club features two six-bottle shipments of wine per year (delivered in a vintage wood crate.) Wines and Killarney Club member numbers are allocated based on sign-up date. Learn more by visiting our FAQ page.
We would love for you to consider joining the Killarney Club to enjoy great wine and support our sisterhood. Cheers!
If you want to pay your 2021 dues, you can use PayPal or mail them. You can send a $35 check made out to Delta Zeta Sorority to: Lorna Green, 4723 E. Voltaire Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85032. Or you can pay on line with any major credit card. Check it out at: https://www.deltazetaphoenix.com/join-us.html
We need and appreciate your support.
Blast from the Past
Picture is of the 2016 PDSD Graduation where Natalie Schade
is presenting our DZ scholarships to graduating seniors.
Also check out our Facebook page every Thursday for more "Blasts From the Past". https://www.facebook.com/DeltaZetaPhoenixAlumnae
Our Pi Zeta Chapter at ASU News Congratulations Caitlin!
Meet Caitlin Danielle Perkins! Recipient of a Phoenix Panhellenic Association Scholarship Award, Caitlin is a member of Delta Zeta Sorority’s Pi Zeta Chapter at Arizona State University, where she will be a junior in fall 2021. She is majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a goal to attend medical school and focus on treating diabetes. In her chapter, Caitlin has served as Academics Chair on the Executive Board, Panhellenic Delegate, and as a team-member for Continuous Open Bidding Committee and New Member Committee. Caitlin has served ASU as a mentor for freshman students through the Link Crew and is a member of numerous health-care focused groups on campus.
A sorority sister of Caitlin’s shared, “From the time she was a new member in our organization, Caitlin has continuously chased and achieved involvement in so many different ways. Attending all events, volunteering for committees, chairwoman positions, and much more. She is an inspiration to me and many other women.” In her application Caitlin shared, “I am consistently working towards instilling the importance of education to our members and being of support to those who may need guidance in their education. Membership in Delta Zeta has impacted my life to an extent that was unimaginable. Through being a leader in my community, I have learned more about myself and have been able to further develop the skills that were instilled in me prior to my position. It is important to me to be a support to my sisters because they have been a huge support in my lifestyle change and diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. I intend to continue my leadership with the chapter even after I have graduated from the university by instilling the knowledge I gained as a member of Delta Zeta to those who come after me."
Sisterhood
We are thankful for our lifelong sisterhood and love that is ever steadfast! In a year where nothing seems normal, one thing is clear: The Delta Zeta sisterhood never wavers.Please keep in contact with your sisters to let them know you are thinking about them. Barbara Gallaher is now a Diamond member or 75years. These other women are either Golden Roses (50yrs) or Pearl (65 yr) members and would appreciate a card, note or call from other Delta Zetas.
Barbara Gallaher, 480-951-7683, Pueblo Norte #270, 7090 E Mescal St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-6125
Mary Pat Pepping, 480-363-1137, 1245 W 9th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 Sharon Gruwell, 602-996-4814, 3525 W. North Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85028.
Millie Homan, 2822 N 43rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Mary Peterson, % Vista Living, 4602 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Marion Porch, new address 13805 W Woodside Dr, Cottage 115, Sun City West AZ 85375.
Photo is from 2015 Run for the Roses event
If you have "news", please share with your DZ sisters. Send info and photos to
Editor: Susan Norman at: dzarizona@cox.net
All info is due on the 25th day before each month.
If you are a Delta Zeta Alumna in the Tucson area, there is an alumnae group.
Contact President: suzanbryceland@hotmail.com
Phoenix Alumnae Westside Lunch Bunch
Due to COVID-19 our Lunch Bunches have not been happening. However conditions are changing.
The Westside Lunch Bunch meets every other month on the first Monday at Mercers restaurant in Peoria. Contact Anne Gay: elizg1@frontier.com, to get on this contact list. Anne is moving back home to the Virginia area, so please let Anne know if you are willing to take over the Westside Lunch bunch contact.
Phoenix Panhellenic Association
Congratulations to Scholarship Award Recipients! The Phoenix Panhellenic Alumnae Association is thrilled to celebrate our 2021 Scholarship Award recipients! This year the scholarship were awarded to 13 sorority women for a total of $19,200. Please join us as we celebrate and share a little about each of them over the next couple of weeks on Facebook. All thirteen of our Scholarship Award Recipients are active members of their sororities, either at the college or alumnae level, and will be continuing their education in Arizona in the fall of 2021. Meet Delta Zeta's recipient, Caitlan Perkins elsewhere in this newsletter. Phoenix Panhellenic strongly believes that an investment in knowledge pays the best interest! And they have been awarding scholarships since 1924. Please join us “virtually” in celebrating all Panhellenic Scholarship Award recipients on Facebook!
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