Delta Xi Chapter of Delta Delta Delta at the University of Missouri
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DDD Delta Xi Chapter of Delta Delta Delta P.O. Box 7184 Columbia, MO 65205 Address Service Requested DDD Mizzou Tri Delta www.tridelta-mizzou.com @mizzoutridelta MizzouTriDelta f l i O ur sophomores and juniors moved into 901 Richmond in early August to kick off sisterhood week, later joined by our seniors. During those first seven days back in Columbia, we worked hard to get ready for potential new members to arrive. Focused on Sisterhood Bonding While we prepared for recruitment, we had a significant focus on sisterhood bonding. On August 5, a taco food truck served us dinner and we picnicked on the front lawn. Lauren Brummett '17 brought Pure Barre Columbia to our Chapter House to teach a sweaty workout class. To wrap up the week, we were invited to the home of Recruitment Advisor Heidi Riemann Miles '80 on August 9. We ziplined across the pond, swam in her pool, and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon in the sun! Showing Our St. Jude Love Recruitment kicked off on Sunday, August 11, with two rounds of open house tours. Our philanthropy round centered around St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with the theme, "No Child Should Die in the Dawn of Life," in honor of a famous quote from Danny Thomas. Our kitchen was decorated with greenery draped from the windows, butterflies scattered across the walls, and posters of St. Jude patients were on display. On sisterhood round, we wore blue dresses to exemplify our national Tri Delta colors. That afternoon, potential new members saw our sisterhood video, listened to the senior membership class tradition of "Tri Delta is...," and received a house tour. On the final morning, we had more than 100 potential new members in our Chapter House for a beautiful and ceremonial preference round. Welcoming 70 New Tri Deltas After months of preparation and a fun-filled, yet emotional two weeks, the outcome of our fall 2019 formal recruitment exceeded our expectations. Seventy women joined Delta Xi, and we could not be prouder to call them our sisters. They ran home to "That Delta Show," for our '70s-themed Bid Day on August 17! They are generous, empathetic, passionate, and confident young women. Not only did they see attributes in us that they wanted in a sisterhood, but we feel confident these women will exemplify steadfast love and friendship for a lifetime. Loyally, Bella Mangan '16 Vice President of Membership Experience (913) 339-8485 manganisabella@gmail.com SucceSSful fall RecRuitment BRingS 70 new SiSteRS to Delta Xi Carolyn Gore Moore '59 and her husband, Larry, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in June. They are fortunate to still be traveling in their RV between Missouri and Arizona, along with many other places. Carolyn had fun catching up with Judy James Wydick '56 at their high school reunion, and with Sara Lou Pollock Brydon '58 at the Pansy Brunch. "Sending good wishes of health and happiness to all." Carolyn lives in Livingston, Texas. Email: lemcfm@yahoo.com Linda Huffman '65 has been in Denver for 20 years and still loves it every day. She stays active by skiing, hiking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors. She reconnected last year with Laurie Kohler Halladay '64 in Sarasota, Fla., and the two travel together whenever they can. This year, Laurie is celebrating her "Ultimate French 75" in Southern France. Email: lpalthen@yahoo.com Nancy Stough Hillhouse '67 is enjoying a busy retirement! She travels often to New York to see her daughter, Alison, Virginia '95, and grandsons, ages 5 and 1 1/2. Alison wrote a book, Virtual Grandma, which is available on Amazon. Nancy lives in St. Louis, Mo. Email: nhillhouse@earthlink.net Chris Cavanaugh Nienhuis '76 met up with Cindy Vilmer Naething '76, Sandy Jo Vilmer '76, and Susan Schofer Johnson '77 in San Antonio in January 2018. They had a great time reminiscing and touring the city, as well as Ft. Sam Houston. Next spring, they hope to make a trip to Spain with Carolyn Spencer Overfelt- Davis '77 to see Karen Kennedy Eliason '77 at her summer home. Chris lives in Zeeland, Mich. Email: fawnviewtoo@yahoo.com Jennifer Porter Bennett '87 and her husband, Tom, celebrated 25 years of marriage in May 2018. Their older son, Alec (22), is a SERE instructor with the Air Force stationed in Spokane, Wash. Chad (20) is finishing college and will graduate in December 2018 with a computer technology degree. Jennifer lives in O'Fallon, Mo. Email: jtac@charter.net Thursday, November 14 Country Club of Missouri, Columbia 4:30-6 p.m. Reception for Tri Delta alumnae, cash bar 6 p.m. Dinner celebration with Delta Xi collegiate chapter Contact Teresa Keith McKinney '72 at tkmckin@gmail.com with any questions. Founder's Day with Delta Xi C E LEB R A T E Alumnae News