Alpha Chi Omega - University of Missouri

Scarlet Red & Olive Green Society ($5,000 to $9,999) Shirley Lake Cage '65 Real. Strong. Women Society ($2,500 to $4,999) Mary "Mimi" Ritter Natz '75 Shari Brueggemann Elford '77 Susan Icenogle Lytton '77 Margaret Ludwig Schmidtlein '80 Lisa Underhill '89 Seeking the Heights Society ($1,000 to $2,499) Mary Lou Cox Bishop '51 Shannon Higgins '10 Loyalty Society ($500 to $999) Kimberly Guilfoile '79 Libby Shele Hubbard '89 Jennifer Schmidt '96 Sarah Steffen Burns '98 Allison Campbell '03 Sarah Hurd Newton '04 Other Donors (Up to $499) Jean Connelly Buhrig '47 Alice Wiegand Younger '55 Marilyn Hiller Harris '60 Donna Pannier Groves '61 Susan Wilson Hitman '66 Nancy Maute Waggener '71 Gale Hendricks Chrisholm '72 Mary Jo Sokol Cancila '73 Amy Vandepopuliere Lehman '75 Leesa Clark Stone '76 Joan Zimmerman Ces '78 Victoria Knight '79 Penny Love Thomas '79 Jennifer Sheets Hoeynck '81 Susan Fendlason Patterson '81 Kelly Hodgeson Sobel '82 Peggy Tuminia '82 Jamie Rawson Shapiro '98 Kelly Templin Paluczak '00 Kelly Stein '05 Kate Duryea '07 Merry Lucas '07 Kristin Donnell '08 Megan Rentschler '10 Lindsay Riddle '10 Thank You, New Donors 2 Lyre Notes C alling Kate Duryea '07 a role model is an understatement. Her professional ambition, commitment to a healthy lifestyle and loyalty to Alpha Nu sisters make her a wonderful role model. Kate is the founder and owner of Dimvaloo, an activewear boutique in St. Louis, exclusively carrying an international brand from Australia. While Kate has reached success based on her own skills, she has also received a great deal of support from her Alpha Nu sisters. "My sisters attend the yoga and wine nights at the store, wear the clothes, and share Dimvaloo information on social media—they have been very active in supporting me." Ashley Loewe '04 is her insurance broker, helping her to speed up her inventory process and Dimvaloo uses the law firm where Lou Ann Pfeifer Wilcox '75 works. Kate's first trunk show was even at the Alpha Nu house. The support of Alpha Nu sisters stretches be- yond career support for Kate. She lived with Sarah Rathsack '05 and Ashley Loewe '04 when she opened the store. "They've supported me ranging from attending major Dimvaloo events to sit- ting on the couch eating ice cream while watch- ing "The Bachelor". Since college, Kate's Alpha Nu sisterhood has grown even stronger, as she became closer with sisters from the '05, '06, and '07 pledge classes during summer trips. "It sounds cliché, but we all have different talents and I've found that my sisters complete me." Kate offers words of wisdom to Alpha Nu collegiate sisters embarking on their professional careers. She suggests taking internships, perfecting your resume, and connecting with professionals who are willing to help you. Kate explains that finding a job is all about building relationships and following up. "It takes about three months to wean your body from college naps, and about six months for you to figure out what you're doing at your job. Adult life is not going to be easy—what makes things worthwhile are the people you choose to surround yourself with." Personal Dream Supported by Sisters Visit Dimvaloo, located at 8813 Laude Road in St. Louis, or check out Dimvaloo's website at dimvaloo.com. Cathy Standing Dunkin '78 Is Honored as a Community Leader A lpha Nu congratulates Cathy Standing Dunkin '78, who was named to the YWCA Metro St. Louis Academy of Leaders at a ceremony Dec. 5, 2014. The annual YWCA Leader Luncheon honors women for their career achievements and the important roles they play in business, politics, education, science, technology and the arts. Dunkin was among 10 women named to the Academy this year described as "role models – living the YWCA Mission of eliminating racism and empowering women." In 1991, Cathy and her sister, Kelly Standing '80, started their own public relations consulting company, The Standing Partnership. Cathy is now chairperson and her sister has started other companies. She also teaches graduate level courses at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Cathy is committed to giving back to the St. Louis community through volunteer work with The United Way, Athletes for Animals and Variety, the children's charity that helps children with disabilities live fuller lives. Cathy advises young women to seek work at companies which provide opportunities to learn and that you respect. "Look for a person to be your mentor and take advantage of what they offer to help advance your personal and professional life." (Since October 2014)

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