Here’s a quick look back on our of events:
2008
March 8th—Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Auction &
Dinner
Fourteen Delta Zetas and guests supported this annual scholarship
fundraiser for University of Washington sorority women. It was fun
visiting with our panhellenic sisters, dining together and bidding on
live and silent auction items. Updates on the success of this event and
number of scholarships awarded will be provided to our Delta Zeta
Delegates in May and posted as available.
April 5th—45th Annual Flame Fantasy
This year’s fundraiser was held at Rock Salt Steaks & Seafood in
Seattle. The chapter raised funds for: Listen and Talk, Gallaudet
University and the Delta Zeta Foundation. Details on the
success of this dinner and auction will be forth coming. A special
“thank you” to all of our Delta Zeta supporters, their families and
guests.
The Greater Seattle Service Award was presented that evening to our 2008
Flame Fantasy Chairman. Besides coordinating the dinner and auction,
she also served as our Procurement Chair and Invitation Chair. She was
also a member of the 2007 Flame Fantasy Auction Committee
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2007
December 2-3rd: Holiday Social & Gift Wrapping Party
For the seventh consecutive year, we partnered with the Hearing, Speech
and Deafness Center to provide gifts for the children in their Early
Childhood Education Programs. Delta Zetas purchased toys
for 55 children. Later, we had a fun time wrapping all the gifts at our
social. The wrapped gifts were delivered in time for Santa to personally
hand them out to the children at the evening party. Two of our members
also assisted at the center’s party.
October 14th—Founders’ Day
Thirty-two alumnae and eighty collegians came together for our annual
Founders’ Day celebration at Kappa Chapter at the University of
Washington. A salad buffet luncheon preceded our formal program
honoring our six Founders. Our special guests included Region X’s
Regional Collegiate Coordinator and alumnae with milestone membership
anniversaries. These included: Silver Certificates—25 years, The Order
of the Golden Rose—50 years, The Order of the Pearl—65 years, and The
Order of the Diamond—75 years. Kappa Chapter also introduced their
thirty new member class from Fall Recruitment and presented several
awards.
September—Recruitment Activities for Kappa Chapter
Alumnae assisted Kappa collegians during their Fall Recruitment.
Alumnae and guests gathered at Kappa Chapter for a Panini Party followed
by a mock recruitment practice and house tours on September 7th.
Alumnae also conducted workshops during Perfection Week (September 1st-9th)
and helped with refreshments during Recruitment Week (September 10th-15th).
The alumnae chapter also hosted the Presentation Night reception for
Kappa’s thirty new members, parents, guests and alumnae on September 20th.
July 30th—BBQ
Alumnae and guests enjoyed a potluck BBQ at a Seattle park on Lake
Washington.
April 30th—Dinner & Speaker with Kappa Chapter
Alumnae and collegians dined together at Kappa Chapter prior to a
combined philanthropy program. A special education teacher from the
University of Washington’s Experimental Education Unit was our guest
speaker. Fourteen graduating Seniors were welcomed into the alumnae
chapter and presented with graduation gifts. Kappa Advisors and Kappa
House Corporation Board members were recognized for their volunteer work
with Kappa Chapter for the 2006-07 school year. Alumnae chapter
officers were elected and installed for 2007-2008.
April 21st—44th Annual Flame Fantasy
This spring social and charity auction was held at Anthony’s Homeport in
Seattle. This special evening event attracted 115 Delta Zetas and
guests and raised $7,463 for our three charities: Listen and Talk,
Gallaudet University and the Delta Zeta Foundation. The 2007 Flame
Fantasy Chair also received Greater Seattle’s Service Award for 2007.
March 9th—Seattle Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Auction
Alumnae and guests attended this annual panhellenic social and fund
raiser. This evening event’s proceeds of $13,000 provided for thirteen
$1000 scholarships. In 2007, Delta Zeta had two scholarship recipients.
February 3rd—Bunco Party
This lively social was held at a member’s home and provided a fun
afternoon of sisterhood.
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Philanthropy
Flame Fantasy is our major philanthropy event. This auction fundraiser
was held on April 5th in Seattle. We raised funds for Listen
and Talk, Gallaudet University and the Delta Zeta Foundation. (Details
on this 2008 event will be posted at a later date.)
In November and December, 2007, alumnae supported the Hearing, Speech
and Deafness Center by providing wrapped gifts for the children at their
annual Holiday Party.
In April, 2007, the alumnae chapter hosted their annual Flame Fantasy
live and silent auctions and raised $7,463 for Listen and Talk,
Gallaudet University and the Delta Zeta Foundation.
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