Alpha Xi Delta at the University of South Dakota
Epsilon had two chapter advisors and two chapter representatives attend the 2017 Convention in Chicago.
Big Year for South Dakota
at 2017 Convention
I
t was a big year for South Dakota as National Executive Director Elysia Gallivan '93, Nation-
al President Michele Evink, Epsilon Eta '86, and National Vice President Andrea Fouberg,
Epsilon Eta '95 were all from Epsilon and Epsilon Eta chapters. Epsilon had two chapter representa-
tives, Macenzie Wood '15 and Kate Kirkebak '17, and two advisors, Annie Miller '10 and Kayla
Gengler Schroeder '09, attend the 2017 Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Besides having a blast
exploring the city, the women learned about Alpha Xi Delta's new logo rebranding, changes in office
structure, how to story-tell our experience, Autism Speaks updates, and were introduced to the new
programing guidebook, Inspire. Connections were made with sisters from all around the country. It
was also announced that the 2019 Convention will be held in Seattle, Washington.
Annie Miller '10
Recipient of Advisor
Excellence Award
T
his past awards season, four chapter
advisors were presented with the Ad-
visor Excellence Award—an honor granted to
chapter advisors who exhibit a high level of
professionalism and dedication to the chapter
they serve.
"…and with humility meet success."
Epsilon's chapter advisor, Annie Miller '10,
embodies the meaning behind this quote to
the fullest. Our chapter has grown immensely
over the past few years, and we would not
have been able to make that happen without
her help. Annie often puts her life on hold
for the benefit of our chapter, and that hard
work has not gone unnoticed. She has helped
chapter women become courageous leaders
and gracious sisters; she has supported our
individual journeys while giving us the tools
we need to function successfully as a unit.
Annie is an unyielding form of support; she
is the backbone that helps to keep our chapter
a hundredfold strong. We are so proud and
thankful for her hard work. We cannot think
of anyone else more deserving of this award!
Yours in Alpha Xi,
Ashley Meiners '15
Outgoing Chapter President
(605) 840-1933
ashley.meiners@coyotes.usd.edu
Emily Badura '16
Incoming Chapter President
We had so much fun volunteering
at Avera's NICU reunion event.
Bid Day was celebrated with
a Friends sitcom theme.
