Kappa Kappa Gamma - The Ohio State University

A s an out-of-towner, the warmth and kindness found at the Kappa house was overwhelming to Amy Al- corn Wittmann '76. It was a place that felt like home, and becoming a Beta Nu was a special moment in her time at Ohio State. Amy earned a degree in early childhood ed- ucation, and after graduation, moved back to her hometown of Chagrin Falls where she taught third grade. But her heart was in Columbus, so after a year away, she made the move back and became part-owner of Tiles of Columbus. She and her husband, Jeff, had three chil- dren, and for many years, Amy stayed at home with their children, serving in the Pleasure Guild, Childhood League, booster clubs, and church activities. Just after graduation, Amy worked as recruitment advi- sor, but the demands of work and family kept her involve- ment in Beta Nu limited, until the opportunity to work on the capital campaign arrived. "When I was first contacted about the campaign, I had to give it a lot of thought, because when I become involved in a project, I do it because I truly believe in it. My Kap- pa college experience would have been completely differ- ent had I not had the opportunity to live in the house as a sophomore. That is the year that you learn what sisterhood is—sharing meals, laughter, tears, a new roommate ev- ery quarter, the excitement of recruiting, watching pledges become actives—it all happens your sophomore year and I didn't miss a thing because I was living in. "I became involved in the campaign because I want every young woman who is a Beta Nu to have the same opportunity that I did. I can't imagine Ohio State without Kappa or Kappa without 55 East 15th Avenue. "I would encourage everyone to look toward the future of Kappa Kappa Gamma at The Ohio State University. There are so many young women to come through those doors who will benefit from this beautiful house. A place that they will make friends for life and provide a legacy for those to follow." Legacy of Beta Nu Keeps Amy Alcorn Wittmann '76 Engaged in Kappa BETA NU BULLETIN 2 Patti Jones Dutcher '56 and her husband, Frederick, have two children, Kelly and Frederick. They moved to Edisto Island, S.C., to be close to family. Patti shares that she left an active Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter in Hendersonville, N.C., but has already received information from the Charleston chapters. She writes, "Thanks to KKG for many wonderful sisters and friends." Email: dutcherf@bellsouth.net Arla Dinsmore Lewis '57 reports that she traveled outside the country for the first time, spending a month in Provence. She lives in Middleburg, Va., and keeps in close touch with Linda Hall Elliott '56. "I'm living in the village of Middleburg, Va., which is considered a destination, so come see me!" Judith Switzer Baird '58 is involved with The Ohio State TBDBITL Active Alumni Band. She heads up sales for band merchandise and works closely with Ron Donnell, chairman of the band. Judith is retired from All Ohio Title Agency, where she was a real estate paralegal and managed the office. She lives in Pataskala, Ohio, and has four children. Email: judybaird9@yahoo.com Victoria Gillespie Kapuni '62 is a retired attorney and now an author of the book, The Kahuna and I: A Remarkable True Hawaiian Story. She lives in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Email: vbkapuni@gmail.com Mary Bidlack Hayes '66 is a social worker for children under the age of 3 at Help Me Grow. She lives in Gahanna, Ohio, and has two children, Laura and Phil. Email: kbh186@aol.com Beth Knox Renninger '68 works as the director of St. James Day School. She and her husband, William, have three daughters, Laura, Katie, and Anna, and live in Greenville, S.C. Email: bethrenninger@charter.net Susan Racher Matrka '72 has designed a room for the Columbus, Ohio, Decorators' Show House sponsored by the Women's Board of the Museum of Art five times. She decorated the living room that was located on the corner of Broad and S. Park View in Bexley in 2013. Susan is the owner of Susan Matrka Interiors and lives with husband, Michael, in Columbus. Email: smatrkainteriors@sbcglobal.net Julie Jenkins '76 opened Fresh Crafts Gallery in November 2013 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Fresh Crafts Gallery is a contemporary American craft and fine art gallery featuring artisan goods from across the United States and Alumnae News

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