Delta Delta Delta - Cornell University

Cornell Alpha Beta Alumnae Alpha Beta Data Fall 2020 W e are extremely proud of how the active sisters are managing and leading in the time of COVID. Chapter President Courtney Xu '21, her leadership team, the new house director, Gwen Pipes '20, who is immediate past chapter president, and the board were busy over the summer preparing to successfully open the house August 20. As of late September, 22 sisters are living in and no one has tested positive for COVID-19. The board set some parameters for safety, as did Tri Delta National and Cornell. The chapter leadership took responsibility for developing the guidelines and getting everyone on board. The House Corporation has communicated directly with the parents to assure them we take their daughters' well-being seriously and are complying with all recommended safety precautions. We are upgrading the WiFi system in the house as many will be on the system for Zoom classes and projects. We also purchased an outdoor umbrella for the terrace to encourage social distancing outside with sisters and friends without inference of the weather. How things progress from here is in the hands of all the collegians on campus. Our principal cconcern, now and going forward, is the challenge for these sisters to experience in college all they can beyond the classroom. The fun and the close relationships that enriched us then and now in our lives are difficult during this pandemic. There is concern across the Greek system regarding deactivations. It is hard when dealing with the disappointment, frustration, anger, and fear of the present to think beyond the immediate losses. While we work to support the leadership in dealing with all these challenges, we want to send out an SOS to all of you. We would like to develop a mentoring resource for the active members from the vast Alpha Beta network. We haven't worked out the specifics yet; however, while we work out the mechanics, we need volunteers and a statement of what you can offer: networking for career development, technical expertise in similar fields, life coaching, etc. If you can help, send an email to alphabeta HC@gmail.com with some thoughts about how you can help. We will get back to you with next steps. We are also looking for new board members to serve on the House Corporation. The stronger the board the better we are able to assist the undergraduate chapter. We meet once a month via Zoom and some board members also serve on a committee. Contact me if you're willing to join the board jafoxmsw@aol.com. We value your support, which has enabled us to provide more assistance in this challenging time. Delta Love, Judy Fox '72 House Corporation President WEATHERING THE STORM Alpha Beta Leadership Team Implements Safety Measures, Seeks Alumnae Guidance O ur House Corporation acted quickly to support the sisters' move from campus last March. To expedite the departure for those who needed to store belongings, a storage unit was rented and items transported to the location for safekeeping until the members returned to campus in August. The House Corporation worked to support members' return as well with many alumnae, sisters, and staff attending virtual trainings from Tri Delta National and Cornell. Educational signage, food service delivery plans, additional professional cleaning schedules, a ThermoScan wall mount thermometer, reduced seating in the dining room, plastic covers on upholstery, a large, free-standing umbrella for the deck and lots of interaction with the house director, who is also our most recent past chapter president, are all adding to a safe and positive environment. Our House Corporation continues to make improvements to keep Tri Delta an attractive option in an increasingly competitive campus housing environment. In 2019, 15 windows were rebuilt to their original state, both eliminating drafts and enhancing the structure. Due to COVID-19, we decided to delay our second phase of the window project. After the departure of sisters from the house House Corporation Works Diligently to Keep Chapter House in Order Amid Pandemic Second Phase of Window Project Delayed Until After Thanksgiving (Continued on page 2)

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