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H ow many of you remember phone duty, "Delta, Delta, Delta, may I help ya, help ya, help ya?" The fire escape? The dinners together? The ceremonies? There is an endless list of experiences as a Tri Delta that shaped our lives. In October 2014, at the alumnae reunion, all of these memories came flooding back. Weeks prior to the event, so many of us reconnected via social media or long- distance calls. Theta Omega welcomed back Tri Delta sisters from as far as Chicago and Washington and so many of us from Lawrence, Kansas City suburbs, Topeka, Overland Park, and Leawood. All of us had a few more experiences under our belt, a few more wrinkles, lifetime stories, and pictures to share. We delighted in "hunting down" our class composites and flipping through scrapbooks, recreating our strong bond as Tri Delta sisters. Our stories seemed to pick up right where they left off and the event was an overwhelming success, which left a warm feeling in our hearts and updated contacts in our phones. The house felt familiar but there were so many beautiful changes. The living room has never been so amazing. DyAnn Lowe Stilley '76 personally orchestrated the transformation of the living room, as well as the foyer. The pictures printed in the fall issue cannot do it justice. Thank you, DyAnn, for your tireless hours giving back to Tri Delta! It's wonderful to see the actives' appreciation and pride in the house. I invite you to make an attempt to reconnect with your Tri Delta sisters – share stories and catch up, as well as plan a visit to our beautiful Chapter House. There are several events coming up that are wonderful opportunities to enjoy the sisterhood. Pansy Breakfast has been set for May 3 and would be a great time to get together with old friends, as well as get acquainted with the quality young women Tri Delta is sending out into the world. I know personally, as I look back, that I took my Tri Delta sisterhood for granted. But now, I feel so grateful for my time at Theta Omega and am honestly very excited to reconnect and to give back all that I can to our house. Check out what's new in the living room! We just placed a portrait of the very first Tri Delta, Copa Downs '46, distinguished professor of microbiology, initiated as an alumna in 1946. She holds the very first Theta Omega pin. Delta Love, Kathy Coon Boucher '79 House Corporation Board Member kathy.livefitkc@gmail.com T H E T A O M E G A C H A P T E R O F D E L T A D E L T A D E L T A A T T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F K A N S A S SPRING 2015 Dispatch TRI DELTA CELEBRATING SISTERHOOD ACROSS THE YEARS First Theta Omega pin worn by Copa Downs '46. W hen most people think of South Africa, they think of elephants, giraffes, and lions; they think of bright colors, rugby and soccer, or Nelson Mandela. When Julie Wesley Frendle '75 thinks of South Africa, she thinks of the memories she made there and the lessons she learned. Julie has traveled to South Africa twice and given her time and service to the communities and the children there. These trips have been some of the most impactful experiences of her life and have built upon her dedication to serving others. This commitment to service has always been present in her life and was encouraged through her time with Tri Delta. In 2011, Julie was selected by her local Rotary district to be a group study exchange leader. She led a group of three female professionals on a trip to South Africa. The point of this trip was for each woman to experience and study their career in another country. At the time, Julie had retired from a business career and was a fiber artist, so she focused mainly on women utilizing their arts and crafts to support themselves and their children. These experiences became much more than just learning about art, however. The trip lasted for five weeks and while there, they were intimately involved with the community. They visited schools, AIDS orphanages, homes for abused children, and other various community establishments. During the trip, they stayed with local families and became part of the daily life. It was an experience that truly made an impact. A Life of Service Gave Way to a Humbled Perspective Julie Wesley Frendle '75 with children from the preschool she worked with in South Africa. (Continued on page 2)

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