Delta Delta Delta - University of Kansas

T ri Delta continues to grow and flourish across the country. With 142 collegiate chapters across North America and nearly 260 alumnae chapters across the world, more than 230,000 Tri Delta members are fulfilling our Purpose each and every day by being brave, bold, and "kind alike to all." In 2016-17, Tri Deltas raised more than $10 million in support of children's cancer charities and sisters in need. At the national level, a total of $7.3 million was raised for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. At the local level, more than $350,000 was raised for local and regional children's cancer hospitals and initiatives. Tri Deltas are truly changing the way the world treats and defeats childhood cancer. Through the Tri Delta Foundation, our generous donors supported more than $1.2 million in scholarships and grants to help collegiate and alumnae members Live, Learn and Lead… with Purpose, for a lifetime: • $384,750 in academic scholarships • $70,500 in needs-based assistance • $117,850 for educational programs • $652,547 to support housing projects It is our steadfast commitment to sisterhood and philanthropy that continues to set Tri Delta apart. Coupled with new programming to ensure a meaningful and memorable lifetime membership experience, and a new-and-improved database to enhance communications, Tri Delta continues to elevate our brand as a premier women's organization. This summer at Volunteer Leadership Conference, Tri Delta shared new messaging with our dedicated volunteers—a set of words that describes not only what we do, but who we are. We hope you'll use them next time someone asks you about Tri Delta. Tri Delta is a lifelong assembly of women with shared values—where you can be yourself and belong to something bigger. We are brave, bold, and kind. We are passionate about serving others, committed to becoming the best version of ourselves, and dedicated to leading the way. I am Tri Delta. You are Tri Delta. We are Tri Delta! Loyally, Karen Hughes White, Georgia Chief Executive Officer A Note from the Executive Office FALL 2017 INSIDE: Four Scholarships Awarded p. 2 • Alumna Spotlight p. 3 • Alumnae News p. 4 • Welcome, New Members p. 5 THETA OMEGA UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Alumnae at the chapter house for Saturday morning coffee on August 5. Pictured, from left: Patti Beeler Mann '70, Cathy Weinand Kriegshauser '71, Judy Williams Bennett '69, Micki Shramek Atenbernd '69, Sherry Brown Shockey '70, Cheri Harris Hamilton '70, Maureen Zahradnik Ingalls '70, Marcia Orlowski Wenski '70, and Marnie Shramek Robinett '69. Alumnae from the 1997 pledge class reunited this summer. Front row, from left: Cyndi Taylor DeMaio '94, Jennifer Hestwood Schuler '94, and Megan Leavey Hankins '94. Middle row: Emily Redmond Banyas '94, Courtney Smith Love '94, Mandee Schaaf Hovey '94, Kimberly Schlie Grunewald '94, and Tricia Wendling Wolverton '94. Back row: Mindy Meidinger Haase '94, Brittany Harrell Kelso '94, Buffy Peschka Wehner '94, Heather Austin '94, and Natalie Spencer Shatzman '94. CONNECT WITH THETA OMEGA ONLINE ku.tridelta.org University of Kansas Delta Delta Delta @KUTriDelta @KUTriDelta kutridelta.tumblr.com

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