ALPHA DELTA KAPPA DECEMBER 2010 - Gedung Kuning

Altruism in Action
New hampShire mu Chapter reCogNizeS future eduCatorS
Chapter members say they are pleased to announce that Kylie Pharris and Tori Rapsis are the chapter’s 2010 future
educator scholarship recipients. The chapter funds these $750 scholarships and other altruistic projects with several
money making events during the year. The most significant fundraiser is a yearly perennial plant sale that not only nets
a good profit, but brings the membership together in fellowship. The success of this fundraising effort depends on the
varied skills of every member. “Everyone pitches in, gets their hands dirty and it’s fun for all,” said member Kathy Tafe.
virgiNia xi Chapter holdS SurpriSe purSe auCtioN
The chapter held its first “Surprise Purse Auction” in March 2010. Members collected new and slightly used purses.
Items collected by members and donated by area businesses were placed in the purses.
The day began with the registration of 41 bidders who purchased 77 purses and played “Heads or Tails” for an art book
of birds. Surprises in the purses included spa products, books, jewelry, shopping and restaurant gift cards. The event netted
more than $1,800 which was donated to help with the purchase of a digital mammogram machine for the new Carilion
Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, Virginia. The chapter will be included on a donor recognition plaque.
waShiNgtoN alpha upSiloN Chapter holdS firSt SCholarShip
fuNdraiSer
Chapter members say their first scholarship fundraiser was a success.
Washington Alpha Upsilon Chapter annually presents a $1,000 scholarship to
a graduating senior entering the field of education. Scholarship Chairman Liz
VanDaveer coordinates applications with the high schools and counselors.
alabama SiSterS reCogNized for Support of ChildreN’S hoSpital
Alabama sisters support Children’s Hospital of Alabama as their state altruistic
project. This hospital treats ill and injured children from every county
in the state, and from around the nation.
Excellence in Action in Altruism
From left: Carol Leigh Ingram, Sally
Pedersen, Lynn Brittingham, Jenni Tomas,
Diana Haynes, Liz VanDaveer and Cheryl Moll
Alabama sisters have been consistent in their support of the patients at Children’s Hospital. For 22 years, Alabama
sisters have donated more than $200,000. Each year, sisters collect bears and scratch mittens for patients, and school
supplies for the Sunshine School in Children’s Hospital.
To meet the growing pediatric health care needs in Alabama, Children’s Hospital has begun construction on a new
$500 million facility, the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children. The new facility will name one of the 12 playrooms/
classrooms for Alabama Alpha Delta Kappa.
miSSiSSippi alpha beta Chapter SupportS memphiS roNald
mCdoNald houSe
The chapter began the 2009-2010 school year with a tour of St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital in Memphis and the homes that serve the families of children
treated there. It was decided to provide supper and a craft table during February.
Members volunteered to make a chicken dinner for 125. “The highlight of the night
was working with the children to make Valentine boxes and Valentines to give to their
families and doctors,” said Past Chapter President Cheryl Beene.
The chapter also organized a team to participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Awareness 5K Walk and the St. Jude/Grizzlies House 5K Walk.
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Mississippi Alpha Beta Chapter
members and friends volunteer at the
Memphis Ronald McDonald House.
peNNSylvaNia iota Chapter doNateS baCKpaCKS to homeleSS ChildreN
The Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF), a not-for-profit organization, was established
to supplement federal funding for the educational needs of local homeless children. Sisters
donated backpacks suitable for middle and high school students, and gathered to stuff school
supplies into the 15 backpacks donated. It is the third year the Pittsburgh chapter has helped this
organization.