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      <title>FHC has 131 Clients</title>
      <link>http://www.deltagamma.org/content.aspx?item=News/fhc clients.xml&amp;amp;audience=</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<img border="0" alt="eo_front_door_in_fall.jpg" align="right" src="https://www.deltagamma.org/MyDG/media/images/upload/images/eo_front_door_in_fall.jpg" width="206" height="240" />The Delta Gamma Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) is proud to announce it now serves 131 clients! Our newest client is Beta Delta. For more information about how FHC can assist your chapter, contact FHC Program Director Mandy Reymann at <a href="mailto:mandyr@deltagamma.org">mandyr@deltagamma.org</a>.<br /><br />  <br />FHC began in the fall of 1989. It became obvious at that time that in order to attract and retain volunteers, particularly in the area of housing, there needed to be a consistent accounting program that kept up-to-date with IRS, state and employment related issues as well as followed Delta Gamma policies and procedures. <br /><br />FHC started with 12 clients and was initially a property owned and run program. In 1995, FHC changed to a fee-for-service program that did not own property but rather performed time-consuming, technical tasks for a price well below market value. This gained in popularity and grew rapidly over the next ten years necessitating the staff and functionality of FHC to double. <br /><br />At this time, all but 17 of the Delta Gamma house corporations are on our books. We have a staff of nine who take care of our clients in everything from paying vendor bills, collecting fees from chapter members, processing payroll, filing all tax forms, balancing bank accounts and sending out monthly financials. The ability to pick up the phone or e-mail one of the FHC staff members whenever there is a housing related question or concern is one of the main benefits FHC clients enjoy.<br /><br />The Delta Gamma Fraternity Housing Corporation is one-of-a-kind within the Panhellenic world and we are very proud to have such a viable and successful program. For more information, contact FHC Program Director Mandy Reymann at <a href="mailto:mandyr@deltagamma.org">mandyr@deltagamma.org</a> or call FHC at 614.487.5599.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="disclaimer&#xD;&#xA;">revised by SHK Thursday, January 19, 2012</span>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Alumnae Group News</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Delta Gamma's newest alumnae association: the Chattanooga Area alumnae association became official on December 30, 2011.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>DG and TOMS!</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Delta Gamma and TOMS have partnered to bring you an amazing opportunity to buy TOMS eyewear and benefit your chapter and DG’s philanthropy at the same time! The Great Fight for Sight was created especially for Delta Gamma, and will culminate with TOMS announcing alumnae and collegiate winners at Convention 2012 in Indianapolis. This promotion was inspired by Delta Lambda chapter at Mississippi State who showcased TOMS eyewear during their philanthropy round of recruitment. (See the video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=NcR6z_ShK2Q" target="_blank">here</a>.)</p>
		<p>Here are the highlights:</p>
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				<li>This program is for alumnae and collegians, and features both eyewear and educational components. 
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				<li>There are two ways to purchase - individually online (be sure to provide your chapter/group code!) and via a "trunk" show (much like charity denim). 
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				<li>TOMS has a ton of tools that individuals and chapters can use to promote this, including materials that promote our philanthropy. 
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				<li>The One-For-One principal applies AND our Foundation benefits, too. 
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				<li>Great PR for recruitment and in the community 
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				<li>There are exciting incentives for collegiate and alumnae chapters like cash, merchandise and trips. </li>
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		<p>Read more about this terrific opportunity <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/media/resources/toms/delta_gamma_and_toms.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> (a PDF download) or visit <a href="http://www.TOMS.com/DG" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">TOMS.com/DG</font></a> for more details!</p>
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				<span class="bold&#xD;&#xA;">Resources</span>:<br />Planning an event? Download a TOMS DG Facebook profile pic template <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/media/resources/toms/fb_dg_toms_profilepic.jpg" target="_blank">here</a> (a JPEG)<br />Access DG Promo codes <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/media/resources/toms/dg_toms_promo_codes.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> (a PDF download)</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Phase I of e-Ops+ for Collegians is Live</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Get to know e-Ops+ and all of its great new tools, reports and functionality. The next generation of e-Ops – <strong>e-Ops+</strong> – is live and running for all Delta Gamma collegiate chapters and house corporations. This release is Phase I…the second phase will roll out later in 2012. <br /><br />All collegiate and house corporation officers should start using e-Ops+ right away. While e-Ops+ looks different from the original e-Ops, it is directly tied to our membership database, and is more intuitive, faster and easier to navigate. <br /><br /><span class="bold&#xD;&#xA;">Collegiate officers:</span> Continue to use e-Ops to complete all your fall semester/quarter tasks. For all other activities, including building your new calendar, go to e-Ops+.<br /><br />The best way to learn about e-Ops+ is to log in and start working in the system. We encourage you to access and bookmark the new e-Ops+ address today. <br /><br />Log in to e-Ops+<br />Type:    <a href="http://eopsplus.deltagamma.org" target="_blank">http://eopsplus.deltagamma.org</a> into your Web browser. <br />(You may also get to e-Ops+ from <strong>myDG</strong>. From the <strong>myDG</strong> home page, click e-Ops+ under “Quick Links” in the far right column.)<br /><br />1. In the User Name box, type your <strong>myDG</strong> email address.<br />2. In the Password box, type your <strong>myDG</strong>/e-Ops+ password. Press [ENTER] or click Login.<br />3. If you don’t have a <strong>myDG</strong> account, follow the directions to create your login credentials.<br />4. If this is your first visit, review the Terms of Service and click “I agree to these terms of service.”<br />5. If you have multiple DG roles, you will be prompted to select a position.</p>
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				<li>When the e-Ops+ home page appears, your name and officer position are displayed in the upper left corner. Information is grouped by topic on the left side of your screen. </li>
				<li> Remember to log out of e-Ops+ after working in the system to keep your login and password information safe. The logout button is located on the lower right of the toolbar.<br />Learn more about e-Ops+! </li>
				<li>User Guide – Attached to this message is a link to the User Guide for e-Ops+ (it is also stored in e-Ops+ in the Document Library). It contains step-by-step instructions for using this system. </li>
				<li> Online Training – A recorded training session is available via DG’s online training site. Visit <a href="http://dgtraining.theginsystem.com">http://dgtraining.theginsystem.com</a> to listen at your convenience. </li>
				<li> Live Q&amp;A Session – A real-time Q&amp;A session with collegiate team moderators will take place in December. Watch for more information about this additional training opportunity. <br />Have Questions? Need Help? Contact <a href="mailto:eOpsHelp@deltagamma.org">eOpsHelp@deltagamma.org</a></li>
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						<br />posted by SHK Thursday, December 01, 2011</p>
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      <title>Nominations being accepted for the FBOT</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Nominations are being accepted for the Foundation Board of Trustees. The nomination deadline is February 15, 2012, and the application deadline is March 1, 2012. If interested, please review and download the following materials: </p>
		<p>1) Foundation Trustee <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/media/resources/foundation/foundation_trustee_job_description_2012.pdf" target="_blank">job description</a> (a PDF)<br />2) Trustee <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/media/resources/foundation/selection_criteria_for_fbot.pdf" target="_blank">selection criteria</a> (a PDF)<br />3) Self assessment skills <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/media/resources/foundation/self_assessment_skills_matrix.pdf" target="_blank">matrix</a> (a PDF)<br />3) Trusee <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/media/resources/foundation/trustee_application_form_2012.doc" target="_blank">application</a> (a Word document)</p>
		<p>For inquiries, contact any member of the Foundation Governance Committee (to email, add @deltagamma.org to the prefix in parentheses below): <br /><br />Chairman <strong>Staci Rudge Skoog, Beta Zeta-Denison</strong> (FNGOVChr)<br /><strong>Carol Jones Nunnally, Gamma Pi-Roanoke</strong> (FNGOVCom1) <br /><strong>Kathleen "Kathi" Keppler Coles, Theta-Indiana</strong> (FNGOVCom2)<br /><strong>Christeena "Teena" Folker Tabor, Beta Pi-Willamette</strong> (FNGOVCom3)<br /><strong>Barbara Gerow Broyles, Alpha Sigma-UCLA</strong> (FNGOVCom4)</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Beta Psi Chapter Installed</title>
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				<span class="subheader&#xD;&#xA;">Delta Gamma installed at the University of Alabama, welcomes 207 newly initiated members<br /></span>
				<br />Columbus, Ohio—November 2011—Delta Gamma Fraternity is pleased to announce the reinstallation of Beta Psi chapter at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, becoming the sixteenth NPC group to join the established Panhellenic system on campus. On November 12, Delta Gamma representatives initiated 207 women into <strong>Beta Psi-Alabama</strong> chapter of Delta Gamma.<br /><br />"On behalf of the Council of Delta Gamma Fraternity, it was my honor to pin the Golden Anchor badge on each of the new members during the ceremony and to present our 147th chapter its charter at the Installation celebration,” said Delta Gamma International Fraternity President <strong>Beth Bell Searcy</strong>. “The event captured the pride of being the largest colonization in Fraternity history, the emotion of the alumnae who have waited for this homecoming since 1978, and the satisfaction of seeing incredible teamwork translate ‘Do Good’ into a bright future of hope at the University of Alabama.”<br /><br />To commemorate the weekend, family members, university dignitaries, campus representatives, Delta Gamma volunteers, original Beta Psi members, Delta Gamma Council officers and collegians from <strong>Zeta Nu-Montevallo</strong> and <strong>Eta Eta-Spring Hill</strong>, gathered to celebrate at the North Zone in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Delta Gamma was pleased to have speakers, Dr. Kathleen Cramer, Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, and Dr. Lowell Davis, Assistant Dean of Students, on hand to offer keynote addresses for the momentous occasion. Beta Psi chapter president Kayla Fields proudly accepted the charter and was installed with the president’s badge and gavel. Fields shared, “This has been such a whirlwind experience, but I already feel at home in Delta Gamma and can feel bonds of sisterhood already. I can’t wait to see what the future will bring.”<br /><br />After an accomplished fall semester of sisterhood events—Beta Psi placed second in the choreography competition for Homecoming and a member was awarded with a second place finish in the Miss Sorority Row competition—Delta Gamma’s newest chapter has a full calendar of activities planned for the rest of the 2011-12 academic year. Beta Psi is excited to partner with Focus First, located in Tuscaloosa, a program that gives eye examinations to children in urban and rural communities in Alabama. The chapter will also participate in officer training, a chapter retreat, sisterhood events, social events, philanthropy and community awareness events and weekly dinners. Two full-time consultants will reside on campus for the majority of the school year to offer assistance and advisory support. Next fall, 60 members will reside in a 34,800 square-foot house, currently being constructed, on the corner of Magnolia Drive and Sixth Avenue. Members will enjoy state-of-the-art amenities, including spacious living areas, study rooms, porches and patios.<br /><br />Searcy concludes, “A strong, well-rounded group of student leaders and scholars comprise this chapter, and we have every confidence the outstanding women who accepted our membership will contribute significantly to the Greek system at Alabama and will shine as Delta Gamma’s 147th chapter in North America.”<br /><br />About Delta Gamma Fraternity: Founded in 1873, Delta Gamma is an international fraternity, consisting of more than 200,000 members. A leader among Greek organizations, Delta Gamma is dedicated to promoting educational and cultural interests and creating a true sense of social responsibility. Through the nationally recognized philanthropy, Service for Sight; award-winning publication, The <em>ANCHORA</em> of Delta Gamma and lauded risk management programming, Delta Gamma is committed to instilling the best qualities of character.<br /><br />For more information, contact:<br />Megan M. Lloyd, communications specialist<br />Delta Gamma Fraternity<br /><a href="mailto:megan@deltagamma.org">megan@deltagamma.org</a></p>
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				<p>posted Thursday, November 17, 2011</p>
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      <title>Foundation Flash</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The latest edition of <em>Foundation Flash</em> is now available. Click <a href="http://www.pursuantmedia.com/deltagamma/newsflash/newsflash_1111.htm" target="_blank">here</a> to access it.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Please pay your alumnae dues</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There are many ways in which alumnae support the Fraternity: time, talent and treasure. Each of these helps Delta Gamma grow and prosper over time. Your per capita dues are the primary source of income for the Fraternity and support the majority of the Fraternity operations. Among other services, your $22.00 dues help pay for: 
<ul><li>Alumnae and collegiate membership records, mailing and support materials 
</li><li>Expansion and colonization of new chapters 
</li><li>Leadership training for alumnae: Conventions, seminars, materials 
</li><li>Recruitment training, including reference materials, videos and special consulting 
</li><li>Support of regional officers and other Fraternity personnel 
</li><li>Maintenance of Executive Offices, our International Headquarters </li></ul><p>If you have already paid your current fiscal year (July 1-June 30) per capita dues directly to Executive Offices, we thank you for your commitment and support. If you paid your dues through your local alumnae group, please check with your local treasurer to ensure the group has forwarded the dues so that you are properly credited. OR... you may  pay <a href="https://www.formrouter.net/forms01@DGF/online_dues_payments.html" target="_blank"><font color="#810081">now</font></a> online! Thank you for your continued support of Delta Gamma! Thank you for making a difference!</p><span class="disclaimer&#xD;&#xA;"><p>revisions by SHK Thursday, October 20, 2011</p></span>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>The 2011 Delta Gamma Foundation Annual Report is online</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Click <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/content.aspx?audience=foundation&amp;item=Foundation/1Our Story/annual report.xml" target="_blank" temp_href="http://www.deltagamma.org/content.aspx?audience=foundation&amp;item=Foundation/1Our Story/annual report.xml">here</a> to view the online edition of the 2011 Foundation Annual Report. As an extension to what is printed in the fall issue of the <em>ANCHORA</em>, we are pleased to feature various recognition lists online such as scholarship/fellowship winners, in honor/ in memory gifts and more.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Need-based Scholarships Available</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are pleased to announce that need-based scholarships are available and will be available throughout the fiscal year (July-June) for eligible candidates. Due to a matching grant challenge from Carlene Moore Ellis, Delta Iota-Georgia, over one hundred Delta Gamma members, collegiate chapters, alumnae groups and house corporations responded to the Sisters Helping Sisters campaign. Because of their generosity the Delta Gamma Foundation is pleased to offer need-based awards to collegiate members of the Delta Gamma Fraternity. We also thank the College Access Foundation of California for their generous contribution to this program.</p>
		<p>Click <a href="https://www.deltagamma.org/content.aspx?audience=foundation&amp;item=Foundation/3Helping Members/needs_based.xml" temp_href="https://www.deltagamma.org/content.aspx?audience=foundation&amp;item=Foundation/3Helping Members/needs_based.xml">here</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Eleven Sorority Leaders participate in Leadership &amp; Service Immersion Program in New Orleans, LA</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>FORT COLLINS, CO. – Eleven sorority student leaders from campuses across the United States and Canada started their summer vacation off strong as they spent time working and learning in New Orleans, LA. These women put their fraternal values into action while exploring their own personal values.<br /><br />Student leaders spent time working with Habitat for Humanity assisting on the construction of a home for a family affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the years since the hurricane, Habit for Humanity’s New Orleans affiliate has built over 450 homes with volunteers from around the globe. The women also spent time learning about the history and culture of New Orleans and exploring historic landmarks.<br />Members of Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Gamma (<strong>Kimberly Reedy, <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Gamma Omicron - Indiana State, Annie Taal, Beta Beta-Alberta and Lauren Smoot, Gamma Lambda-California State University, Fresno </span></strong>), Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Mu, Phi Sigma Sigma and Sigma Kappa participated in this experience, jointly hosted by the Association of Fraternal Leadership &amp; Values and The Leadership Institute – Women with Purpose.<br /><br />The students blogged about their experiences throughout the week. More information about their personal stories can be found on <a href="http://www.aflv.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://www.aflv.blogspot.com</a>. Photos can be found here: <a href="http://aflvliwwpneworleans2011.shutterfly.com/" target="_blank">http://aflvliwwpneworleans2011.shutterfly.com/</a>.<br /><br />One trip participant stated, “While building I was constantly moving, helping, and talking. The entire week at the build challenged my energy and provoked my mind. It was the ultimate way to fulfill myself, because I was helping to fulfill others. I learned more about my ability to work on a team and handle my frustration. A small incident could have given me reason to give up, but I knew there was only reason to keep going. The build allowed me to reflect on my college and Greek career and recognize those times I may have given up.” Another trip participant added, “This week I realized how truly blessed I am to even call myself a college student. Yesterday we had the chance to see a woman have her Habitat for Humanity house dedicated to her and it changed my outlook on everything. For most of this week I deemed my contributions to the house insignificant and small, but seeing someone cry from joy over her home was such a humbling experience.” Finally, another women shared, “I think tonight’s curriculum was my favorite of all. We discussed our action plans in accordance with what we’ve already been discussing. I had an incredible conversation about where I want to take my chapter, making a plan of how to do that and also how I can better show my weaknesses and needs to my chapter. It’s only been about an hour and a half and I already have a million ideas running through my head! I am so excited to finish out the rest of the week and see what great things happen!”<br /><br />The Association of Fraternal Leadership &amp; Values is a 501 (c)3 organization that exists to stimulate the growth and development of fraternity/sorority council and chapter leaders by promoting leadership, educational, and values based experiences and resources for student leaders, their advisors, and the larger fraternal market. The Association of Fraternal Leadership &amp; Values (AFLV) is the showcase for cutting-edge Fraternity/Sorority programming, technology, thinking, and concepts. For more information please visit the Association website at <a href="http://www.aflv.org" target="_blank">http://www.aflv.org</a>.<br /><br />The Leadership Institute – Women with Purpose Inc. was organized by the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity and the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation as a 501 (c)(3) organization. The Leadership Institute – Women with Purpose helps women reach their potential by providing the tools to develop personal and professional leadership skills. The organization is committed to building a community of learners with whom to exchange ideas, experiences and resources. For more information, please visit The Leadership Institute’s web site <a href="http://www.theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org" target="_blank">http://www.theleadershipinstitute-wwp.org</a>.</p>
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				<p>posted by SHK Friday, June 10, 2011</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>DG Collegiate Chapters Taking Technology to the Next Level</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are excited to announce Delta Gamma’s partnership with Group Interactive Networks (GIN) <a href="http://www.ginsystem.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">http://www.ginsystem.com</font></a>. GIN is a Gainesville, Florida-based technology company that provides Web-based and Facebook tools to fraternities and sororities around the country (1500+ chapters).<br /><br /><strong>What does that mean for our collegiate chapters?</strong><br />Each chapter will have an online members-only system (called the GIN System) for chapter communication. They will also have access to a custom Facebook page tab that can be added to their chapter’s page in Facebook. <br /><br /><strong>What is the GIN System? <br /></strong>The GIN System members-only section brings chapter communication online. Everything needed to manage the chapter and connect with members can be found in one central place, and can be accessed any time. When officers need to share an announcement, remind everyone about a billing due date, poll the chapter about a social event or have a philanthropy sign up, you can do that, and more, online, in GIN. <br /><br />GIN has online calendars with automatic text and email reminders which will be available fall 2011, file sharing, points tracking, mass text messaging, discussion boards and more. Chapter information will be available online through the GIN System, using the GIN Facebook application, or even on an iPhone/iTouch/iPad. GIN is private to each chapter with each member using her <strong>myDG</strong> username and password from <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/" target="_blank"><font color="#810081">www.deltagamma.org</font></a> to log in to the system.<br /><br /><strong>Fan Page Tab in Facebook<br /></strong>The Delta Gamma Facebook page tab will give each chapter’s page a unique Facebook presence and will allow us to share DG information with potential members and others who find us in Facebook. If a chapter doesn’t have a page, there will be how-to videos available for creating a page, adding the Delta Gamma official tab, how to add fans and what kind of information to post.<br /><br /><strong>Training</strong><br />There are multiple training session for collegians, advisers, Cabinet and staff. The webinars teach more about setting up the chapter’s GIN System and basics for use. Visit <a href="http://www.deltagammagin.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">http://www.deltagammagin.com</font></a> to sign up for training. At this time, collegiate training is available the weeks of June 5, August 8 and September 12. Once you register, we’ll confirm your time via email.  Training calls will last about 30 minutes and you’ll need a phone and Internet during your call. </p>
		<p>In the meantime, potential users can make sure that they have a current <strong>myDG</strong> login; users will need to have logged into <strong>myDG</strong> recently so that their login info may be captured for the GIN system.</p>
		<p>For more specifics on the GIN System's capabilities, click <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/content.aspx?audience=students&amp;item=Students/2Member Life/gin.xml" target="_blank" temp_href="http://www.deltagamma.org/content.aspx?audience=students&amp;item=Students/2Member Life/gin.xml"><font color="#810081">here</font></a>.<br /><br /><strong>Questions?</strong><br />For more information, visit <a href="http://www.deltagammagin.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff">http://www.deltagammagin.com</font></a> or e-mail <a href="mailto:help@theginsystem.com" target="_blank"><font color="#810081">help@theginsystem.com</font></a>. You may call GIN at 1-888-GIN-SYSTEM (888-446-7978).</p>
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				<p>revisions by SHK Monday, May 23, 2011</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>The <em>ANCHORA</em> staff has exciting news to share. On May 13, 2011, at the Fraternity Communications Association (FCA) annual conference in Skokie, Illinois, the <em>ANCHORA</em> of Delta Gamma was honored with four awards. With 599 entries—the most in the assocation’s history—competition was especially fierce. A panel of communications industry professionals judged the hundreds of submissions, ranking them and offering honest feedback. In the end, Delta Gamma was one of the most winningest women’s groups.</p>
		<p>Delta Gamma’s awards were: </p>
		<p>“Visions of Growth” (fall 2010, special section)<br />Second Place, Foundation Annual Report<br />                                                      <br />“Clinging to Hope,” (winter 2010 President’s Pen by Beth Bell Searcy)<br />Second Place, Greek Life Article </p>
		<p>Receipt dues ask (fall 2010 dues ask ad)<br />First place, Single-page Design</p>
		<p>“DGs Doing Something About It” <br />(winter 2010 cover stories by several authors)<br />First place, Story Packaging Award (recognizing excellence in writing, editing and design) </p>
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				<span class="disclaimer&#xD;&#xA;">posted by SHK Wednesday, May 18, 2011</span>
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      <title>Gamma Alpha part of Sorority Village at UT</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>The groundbreaking of the Sorority Village at the University of Tennessee marks the development of sorority housing on campus and will include a new chapter house for Delta Gamma's Gamma Alpha chapter. </p>
		<p>Click on the following link for a local news story regarding the project:<br /><a href="http://www.wbir.com/news/article/168230/2/UT-breaks-ground-on-Sorority-Village" target="_blank"><font color="#810081">http://www.wbir.com/news/article/168230/2/UT-breaks-ground-on-Sorority-Village</font></a></p>
		<p>Click here to read about the Gamma Alpha chapter house in particular:<br /><a href="http://utdghouse.org/house.shtml" target="_blank">http://utdghouse.org/house.shtml</a></p>
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				<span class="disclaimer&#xD;&#xA;">posted by SHK Monday, May 02, 2011</span>
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      <title>Kevin O’Neill is First Recipient of the Compass Award</title>
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				<img border="0" alt="Compass Award recipeint Kevin O'Neill" align="right" src="http://www.deltagamma.org/media/images/upload/images/oneill_kevin_1.jpg" width="225" height="266" />Compass Award honors non-members of Delta Gamma Fraternity for remarkable achievement in advancing the interfraternal movement.<br /><br />Delta Gamma Fraternity honored Kevin O’Neill with the Compass Award, recognizing his extraordinary leadership and service as a founder, first President, and current Executive Director of the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC). O’Neill mobilized the forces of interfraternal leaders toward civic engagement and legislative awareness by helping to create a structure for fraternal organizations to champion issues critical to our future such as right to exist, single-gender status, safe student housing, college affordability and tax parity.<br /><br />Delta Gamma Fraternity President Beth Bell Searcy and FSPAC Board of Director Vicki Vannoy Nixon presented the award to O’Neill on April 11, 2011, at the National Interfraternity Conference (NIC) annual meeting during Congressional Visit team training with 230 collegiate and alumni interfraternal leaders observing.<br /><br />Searcy remarked, “By creating the Compass Award, Delta Gamma seeks to celebrate partnerships and highlight extraordinary contributions to the interfraternal movement. Kevin's conceptual development of government relations was groundbreaking, and his leadership focused our formative efforts in public policy advocacy. He drew fraternity and sorority leaders' attention to the critical need to share our story in Washington and positioned us to leverage our power as private, single-gender, values-based social organizations. His influence and impact is remarkable. Delta Gamma is proud he is our first Compass Award recipient."<br /><br />O’Neill is a graduate of Syracuse University and the College of William and Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law. He began his career as Director of Chapter Services with Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Presently, he is an attorney and lobbyist for Patton Boggs LLP, and as the Deputy Chairman of the Patton Boggs public policy department, he is the youngest partner of the firm. In 2009, the National Law Journal-Legal Times named O’Neill to its list of “40 Under 40: Washington’s Rising Stars.”<br />Nixon added, “Kevin’s work in this effort has been entirely pro-bono, donating thousands of hours since 2001 to establish and propel this government relations effort. His vision and commitment to the future of the fraternity and sorority experience is exceptional.”<br /><br />Upon its founding in 2005, O’Neill said of the FSPAC, “The PAC’s primary goal is to support (legislators) in the United States House and Senate who help preserve and improve the fraternal experience.” Today, the FSPAC is the largest PAC focused solely on higher education issues. It has made contributions to a bipartisan slate of more than 100 candidates in its first four years of operations and more than 90% of those candidates won their elections. Of particular note is that in 2006, it supported the election of three sorority women in their first runs for Congress.<br /><br />About Delta Gamma Fraternity: Founded in 1873, Delta Gamma is an international fraternity, consisting of more than 200,000 members. A leader among Greek organizations, Delta Gamma is dedicated to promoting educational and cultural interests and creating a true sense of social responsibility. Through the nationally recognized philanthropy, Service for Sight; award winning publication, The <em>ANCHORA</em> of Delta Gamma and lauded risk management programming, Delta Gamma is committed to instilling the best qualities of character.</p>
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				<span class="disclaimer&#xD;&#xA;">posted by SHK Monday, April 25, 2011</span>
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      <title>Lost and Found</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dee Gees get married; they move to new cities; they change their names and take new jobs. Life moves right along. And, somewhere along the way, they forget to tell us where they are! We have lost contact with many of our members due to such life changes. Won't you help us to reconnect with our valued members? Log in to myDG <a href="https://www.deltagamma.org/myDG/content.aspx?item=Reef/Alumnae Resource Center/lost.xml" target="_blank" temp_href="https://www.deltagamma.org/myDG/content.aspx?item=Reef/Alumnae Resource Center/lost.xml">here</a> and take a few minutes to review our list of "lost" members, those for whom we have no contact information. If you have an e-mail address or a valid mailing address you can share with us, please send it our way. </p>
		<p>Or, if you are a DG who is "lost" in our system and you haven't heard from us in awhile, send your contact information to: <a href="mailto:addresschange@deltagamma.org">addresschange@deltagamma.org</a>. Please put "Found" in the subject line of your e-mail. Include your full name (maiden names are very important) and any information that will help us to identify your member record (chapter of Initiation, school name, year of Initiation, graduation date, etc.). Thanks, in advance, for any help you can provide. We are anxious to reconnect. For questions, contact a staff member in the Alumnae Department: <a href="mailto:alumdept@deltagamma.org">alumdept@deltagamma.org</a>.</p>
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				<strong>Beta Gamma alumnae from Bowling Green State University unite in front of their chapter house.</strong>
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      <title>Politically Minded</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Delta Gamma is proud to share the long range plans of the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee with you in the <a href="http://www.deltagamma.org/media/resources/NIC_NPC_PAC_joint_letter.doc" target="_blank">attached plans</a> (a Word document).  Both the National Panhellenic Council (NPC) and the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) support these plans and are working together to bring them to fruition. Delta Gamma will soon begin our fund-raising campaign for the 2011 year, but wanted to educate you on our goals for the future.  We have great reason to celebrate.  Delta Gamma is the only NPC group to boast three members of Congress:  U.S. Senator <strong>Mary Landrieu</strong>, (D-LA), <strong>Gamma Zeta-Louisiana State</strong>; U.S. Senator <strong>Kelly Ayotte</strong>, (R-NH), <strong>Alpha Chi-Penn State</strong>; and U.S. Representative <strong>Jo Ann Emerson,</strong> (R-MO), <strong>Alpha Rho-Ohio Wesleyan</strong>. The Political Action Committee was actively involved in supporting all of these women financially.<br /><br /><strong>Vicki Vannoy Nixon, Gamma Xi-Texas Tech<br />Goverment Relations Liasion </strong>]]></description>
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      <title>Charitable IRA Rollover Extended for 2010 and 2011</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">Individuals age 70 ½ and older may once again request direct transfers of funds from IRAs to the Delta Gamma Foundation without income tax on gifted funds. Click <a href="http://www.plan.gs/Article.do;jsessionid=442390F929E3AAF94A5930FD8390A80F?orgId=5066&amp;articleId=14712" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more.</p>
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      <title>It's Recruitment Time Again!</title>
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				</a>See how Delta Gamma is growing! Follow this year's recruitment results on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/deltagamma" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/deltagamma</a>. </p>
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				<a href="https://www.deltagamma.org/MyDG/content.aspx?item=Reef/Resources for Everyone/Recruitment Tools.xml" target="_blank" temp_href="https://www.deltagamma.org/MyDG/content.aspx?item=Reef/Resources for Everyone/Recruitment Tools.xml">
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				</a>Delta Gamma members: you will find resources you need for recruitment within <strong>myDG</strong> in Resources for Everyone: Recruitment, Sponsorship and Legacies. You will also find some more specific resources within the Collegiate or Alumnae Resources containers, respectively.</p>
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				<p>Send in Those Sponsor Forms!<br /></p>
		</span>We are pleased to announce that we have revamped our Sponsor Form to make it easier for you! Electronic submission is now permissible! A Sponsor Form can either be sent via snail mail, fax or you may e-mail a scan. Addtionally, those with a full version of Adobe Acrobat can actually complete and save the pdf version and send it via e-mail directly from their computers.(Tip: save it to your local drive first, before e-mailing it.) <p>Find a Word or pdf version of the Sponsor Form in <strong>myDG</strong>, Resources for Everyone: Recuitment, Sponsorship and Legacies (click <a href="https://www.deltagamma.org/myDG/content.aspx?item=Reef/Resources for Everyone/Recruitment Tools.xml" target="_blank" temp_href="https://www.deltagamma.org/myDG/content.aspx?item=Reef/Resources for Everyone/Recruitment Tools.xml">here </a>to connect, using your <strong>myDG</strong> login). If you have any difficulty in obtaining the form online, contact <a href="mailto:SponsorForms@deltagamma.org">SponsorForms@deltagamma.org</a> for assistance.</p><p>As you prepare for recruitment, take a moment to listen to the following audio greeting from Shaun Young, Delta Gamma Fraternity's Vice-President: Membership. <a href="http://skondracke.fileburst.com/audio/sponsorship_message_1_fall09.mp3" target="_blank">Listen now</a>.</p><span class="disclaimer&#xD;&#xA;"><p><img border="0" alt="shaun young_lo res.jpg" align="right" src="https://www.deltagamma.org/media/images/upload/images/shaun%20young_lo%20res.jpg" width="150" height="195" />"Hello, I'm Shaun Young, Vice-President: Membership. One of the most valuable ways that alumnae contribute to the future of Delta Gamma is by sponsoring potential new members. We’re working to make the process better all the time. Have you seen the revised Sponsor Form? It includes improvements in format and content, and you can even fill out the pdf online and send it to our collegiate chapters! Yes, electronic submission is now permissible, as well as mailing and faxing. I invite you to have a look and thank you for being a sponsor!"</p><p></p><p></p></span>Don't know where to send a Sponsor Form? Refer to the list of collegiate chapters under Quick Links, Chapter Locator Map. A more detailed listing may be found in <strong>myDG</strong> as well.<br /><br /><span class="disclaimer&#xD;&#xA;"><p> </p><p>revisions by SHK Tuesday, September 22, 2009</p></span>]]></description>
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