KAY DEE KONNECTION - Midlands, SC Kappa Delta Alumnae

KAY DEE
KONNECTION
Official Newsletter of Midlands, SC K∆ Alumnae Chapter
April 2015
Rhett Wolfe Memorial Tennis Tournament
This month, the Forest Lake Club and the family of Rhett Wolfe will host the inaugural Rhett Wolfe Memorial
Tennis Classic. This event is a men’s and women’s doubles round robin tournament and will be held at FLC on Saturday, April 25.
This tournament is to honor one of the most loving, most compassionate, honorable and embracing of men, Rhett
Wolfe. The purpose is to bring together the community and to raise money and awareness for one of the many
organizations for which Rhett had a huge place in his hear. Campaign for Cange, through the Episcopal Diocese of
Upper South Carolina (SCUSC) is raising funds to support a secondary school and clean water and sanitation projects in Haiti’s Central Plateau Region. All of the profits form this event will go to the fundraising and the further
missions for the school and other projects.
Please join us for the inaugural event on April 25. Whether you play in the tournament, become a sponsor or
make a donation, your involvement in this memorable event will have an immediate impact on children in Haiti.
At the end of the tournament, there will be an after party held to commemorate the event and most of all, to
reflect on Rhett’s many accomplishments and to celebrate his honor.
Want more information on donations, participation and more?
Email April Kaylor ([email protected])
In This Issue
 President’s Letter
 Member Spotlight
 Upcoming Events
 Picture Gallery
 Connect With Us
 Brag Box/New Members
Getting our sweat on at Barre 3 & Bubbles Event (February 8, 2015)
Letter from Midlands, SC Kappa Delta Alumnae
Chapter President...
Year in Review
Dear K∆ Sisters,
On April 1st our Midlands, SC Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter submitted its National Alumnae Annual Form 2014 – 2015. Last year, I submitted the same form, but it was only 5
finished pages. This year it was 15 finished pages! We were amazing this year!
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Our membership as of today is 90 members
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We have contributed to ALS, Sistercare, Nurturing Center, Girl Scouts Troop #532, and
our Military Troops overseas
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We have supported Beta Zeta Chapter at USC and thru our Facebook page individual requests from other Chapters of our AC members
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Our AC has been on WLTX TV twice – The ALS Walk and the Ice Bucket Challenge
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We have already been highlighted in The Angelos!
We are working hard to make this Alumnae Chapter, your Chapter. One that will be here
for years to come, and that is happening because of everyone’s support. Thank you to all for
saying yes when asked to volunteer your time, talent or treasure.
So what is next…. continued friendship, sisterhood, and helping our community. That is what
our AC is all about, growing together as sisters and enriching our community in the Midlands.
Love in AOT,
Kelly Johnson Davis Beta Zeta ‘77
President
Midland, SC K∆ Alumnae Chapter
Alumnae Chapter Member Spotlight
Holly Lovern—Zeta Nu (Lynchburg College)
AC member, Holly Lov-
the rest of my life. There are a lot of different parts of the
ern, is a graduate of
field, but long-term I am focusing on the first-year expe-
Lynchburg College in
rience. I believe the first semester of college is critical for
Lynchburg, Virginia.
students and I want to help connect them to the resources
We are thrilled to fea-
they need to not only succeed, but get involved and en-
ture Holly in this issue
gaged in the campus community. I think helping students
and her work on sexu-
set themselves up for success is a huge determinant in how
al assault awareness.
the rest of their experience is going to be!
Alumnae Chapter: What positions did you hold while in
AC: What made you want to raise awareness on sexual as-
Kappa Delta at Lynchburg?
sault?
Holly Lovern: I was VP-Public Relations & Gracious Liv-
HL: I took a Sexuality & Gender Studies course my junior
ing Chair.
year of undergrad and became aware of the issue of sexual
AC: How has KΔ included you as an alumnae?
assault on college campuses. I had several friends experience some form of interpersonal violence during our four
HL: As an alumnae, KΔ fostered my transition to grad-
years and realized that the national statistic of 1 in 5
uate school and the first time moving out of Virginia.
women was something that truly affected the individuals
Within two weeks of moving to Columbia, I had met
around me. I did my senior thesis on sexual assault and
several members of the alumnae chapter and it really
prevention programming for college campuses and in do-
helped it [Columbia] feel like home. I also work with
ing that research, really found a passion for advocating for
several different aspects of Fraternity & Sorority Life
survivors and working to change the culture around us.
at USC and I can convey to the students I work with
Then I came to USC and my position just incorporated a
how the experience truly isn’t just four years, but a
lot of things I wanted to work with together!
lifelong investment.
AC: What graduate program are you in at USC?
AC: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
HL: The best advice I’ve ever received comes from my Dad.
HL: Higher Education & Student Affairs M. Ed. Pro-
Growing up, before I left for school every day, he would
gram
tell me to “Make today a big time day!” It has stuck with
AC: Explain your field of study and your goals with it.
HL: Essentially, I want to work on college campuses for
me for twenty some years and just reminds me to maximize the day and do what I can to make an impact.
Midlands, SC KΔ Alumnae Chapter News
UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL
SEPTEMBER
25—Rhett Wolfe Memorial Tennis Tournament
TBD—International Friendship Month Cook-
(Forest Lake)
out
MAY
OCTOBER
16—MS Walk/Brunch (Walk at Riverfront/Canal
TBD—Founder’s Day Celebration
Park [10:00 a.m.]—Brunch following at Betsi Jordan’s House)
NOVEMBER
TBD—International Girls’ Day
JUNE
17—Happy Hour @ Hickory Tavern (The Vista.—
5:30 p.m.)
DECEMBER
5—Couples Holiday Party
AUGUST
20—Happy Hour @ Za’s (Devine St.—5:30 p.m.)
Claim your Kappa
Dues Information
Delta Membership!
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ter business!
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and follow instructions
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Midlands, SC KD Alumnae Chapter
141-F Pelham Dr.
Suite 244
Columbia, SC 29209
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SC Midlands KΔ Alumnae Chapter Events
Holiday Cocktail Party
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SC
One Year Anniversary Party
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SC Midlands KΔ Alumnae Chapter Events
Barre3 & Bubbles
Connect With Us!
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Brag Box!
We want you to be proud of your chapter, so brag about them! Check out what chapters of
alumnae members are doing to be great on their campus and community!
Epsilon Epsilon (Appalachian State University) // Received Sorority of the Year for 2014 (second time in
four years to win this award!).
Gamma Gamma (High Point) // Raised over $20,000 in their Super Hero Dash to benefit Family Service
of the Piedmont.
Epsilon Sigma (Wofford) // Raised over $4,500 in second annual Shamrock N’ Shuck oyster roast.
Beta Kappa (UT-Chattanooga) // Held War of the Wings which raised $4,000 for the Children’s Advocacy Center.
Welcome New Members!
Check out the new members of our Alumnae Chapter!
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Martha Gavin (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Caroline Marchant Borucki (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Lyn Schultz (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Virginia Tompkins McLaurin (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Kensley Mincey (Epsilon Sigma-Wofford)
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Jeanie Knowlton (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Scottie Nicholson (Kappa Alpha-Florida St.)
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Lisa Waites Dye (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Betsy DesChamps (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Hope Holt (Beta Kappa-UT Chattanooga)
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Laurie Traywick (Epsilon Sigma-Wofford)
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Kathryn Neeley (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Nancy (Marchant) Harris (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Ashley Bardash (Sigmi Phi-Georgia)
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Beth McLeod (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Dianne Hambrick (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Betsy Dunbar Sawyer (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Trina Carter (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Mary Winter Teaster (Delta Zeta-USC)
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Ashley Simoneaux (Epsilon Tau-Clemson)
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Mollie Hobbs (Epsilon Sigma-Wofford)
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Alice Ann Reu (Beta Zeta-USC)
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Mimi Gunn (Epsilon Sigma-Wofford)
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Kathleen McDavid Muthig (Zeta Pi-Furman)
Spring Shamrock Event
On March 26, Carol Doonan opened up her fabulous boutique, Fab’rik for our Alumnae
Chapter to shop, sip and enjoy each other’s company! 20% of all sales went towards
Shamrock fundraising efforts and attendees could participate in a raffle for a Fab’rik
necklace and a $50 gift certificate to Tazza Kitchen.
Overall, $361 was raised! 80% of the proceeds ($289) was donated locally to
the Nurturing Center and the remaining 20% ($72) went to Kappa Delta
Foundation Children in Need.
Contact Us!
Stay connected with your local Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter!
[email protected]
SC Midlands Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter Officers Contact Information
Kelly Johnson Davis, President
Chapter: Beta Zeta
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 803-603-5903
Glenda Wolfe, Vice President
Chapter: Beta Zeta
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 843-267-0246
Amanda Brungs, Secretary
Chapter: Beta Lambda
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 859-801-1991
Hillary Kilgus, Social/Philanthropy
Chapter: Gamma Gamma
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 704-995-3374
Betsi Jordan, At-Large Representative
Chapter: Beta Zeta
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 803-260-2655
Samantha Wood, Assistant Social/Philanthropy
Chapter: Beta Zeta
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 336-575-2463
Margo Orlandini, At-Large Representative
Chapter: Beta Zeta
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 803-503-4032
Ashley Simoneaux, Assistant Secretary
Chapter: Epsilon Tau
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 803-315-2960
We’re always looking for ideas and feedback so feel free to get in touch!