Alpha Delta Pi - Oklahoma State University

2 The Lion's Share Living by the Creed Why Linda Welch Ablard '72 Encourages Alumnae Involvement L inda Welch Ablard '72 has spent her life encouraging women to do something they love and to dream big. She credits her membership in Alpha Delta Pi with helping her to achieve her dreams and lead a values-based lifestyle. When she came to OSU, Linda wasn't sure if she wanted to follow the footsteps of her older sister, Shirley Welch Hastings '69, and be known as "Shirley's little sister," but once she met the women of Alpha Omicron she knew it was meant to be her home. Her two younger sisters, Brenda Welch Yazel '75 and Peggy Welch Fenderson '77, also joined, and all four Welch sisters treasure the bond that they share. Linda had a wonderful undergraduate experience. She remembers getting her diamond sister, Dixie Shaw Thomas '70, who was a wonderful mentor. When Linda was initiated, her sister Shirley surprised her at the ceremony. While she served as Chapter President, Linda was able to conduct Brenda's initiation, and a couple of years later she was able to attend Peggy's Bid Day. After graduating, Linda became a Leadership Consultant for ADPi. "Becoming close with my fellow LCs and meeting sisters from all over the country and Canada was very rewarding and educational. I attended convention that first year as an LC. I've never missed one since because I've always served in some international capacity. I have a million memories from conventions." Some of the most gratifying moments of her membership came from when Linda did research and writing for both Sisters and More Sisters, the 150th and 160th anniversary history books. "That was more work than I ever dreamed, but one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. It was fascinating to learn how ADPi was founded, built, and protected by so many strong women." Today, Linda is thrilled to serve as Executive Director for Alpha Delta Pi Executive Office. "After being a volunteer for more than 25 years, it was an honor to become executive director. Working closely with Grand Council, International Officers, and our amazing staff is inspiring." "One aspect that is not in my job description but I love is mentoring our summer interns, Leadership Consultants, and other younger members. Chapters can always benefit from alumnae support. But it is very rewarding for the alumnae, too. As our creed promises, their lives will be enriched." ALUMNAE UPDATE CHAPTER ETERNAL Carolyn Stingley Pearce '47 entered Chapter Eternal on December 12, 2014. She played bridge with her lifelong sorority sisters for her entire life. Carolyn lived in Oklahoma City, Okla. ALUMNAE NEWS Bette Hogue Leatherwood '51 is a great-grandmother of six and is waiting on great-grandchild number seven to arrive in April. Anna Fitzgerald Barton '57 lives in Canadian, Texas, where she is retired and enjoys her church work and quilting. Anna is the current President of the Lipscomb County Historical Commission and County Museum. E-mail: albarton@wildblue.net Arlene Hamm Manthey '75 works at SMU where she has been employed since 1985. Her position involves fundraising and alumni relations work for the student affair division. She and her husband, Chuck, have two sons, Ben and Chris, who are graduates of SMU. Arlene and her family have resided in Richardson since 1986. She is a member of the Dallas ADPi Alumnae Association and the OSU Women's Council of Dallas. E-mail: vamanthey@gmail.com Kelly Smith Britton '91 has been working as a consultant and dietitian for more than 20 years and has recently started her own business, which serves senior citizens in Spring, Texas. E-mail: brittond4u@att.net Christina Clopton Robinson '98 loves being a mom alongside her wife, Kim. Last year, Christina and Kim adopted a six-month-old baby boy into their Manchester home. E-mail: qtasabuton@yahoo.com Hannah Scandy '08 lives in Tulsa, Okla., where she is studying law at the University of Tulsa Law School. She intends to continue her work in the public sector of criminal law. In addition to her studies and school work, she enjoys running half-marathons and working with Girls on the Run, which empowers young girls with life skills while running. E-mail: scandy.hannah@gmail.com Please send news and updates for publication in our next issue to our Alumnae Relations Coordinator at astoops@penningtonco.com. President Teresa Colpitts Smith '80 Tulsa, Okla. smith0307@wans.net (918) 492-7554 Treasurer Nancy Sitler '76 Tulsa, Okla. Secretary Paula Kendrick '72 Stillwater, Okla. Maintenance and Repairs Dee Ricker '06 Stillwater, Okla. Member Contracts Shari Seibert Arnold '82 Broken Arrow, Okla. Communications Sharon Wilson Campbell '88 Tulsa, Okla. Member-at-Large Marcia Booker Walker '79 Midwest City, Okla. Decorating Chairman Christy Hidy '92 Tulsa, Okla. Chapter President Caroline Timothy '13 Southlake, Texas Chapter Property Manager Alexis Gliedt '14 San Antonio, Texas Chapter Financial Vice President Hannah Barber '13 Lawton, Okla. Chapter Financial Advisor Brandi Littlejohn '93 Blanchard, Okla. Linda lives in Lilburn, Ga., with her husband, Gary. E-mail her at lablard@ alphadeltapi.com. HC Board

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