April 2022

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Spring has Sprung. We are hard at work to fill our 2022-2023 Dallas Alumnae Chapter Board and Committee Chairs. If you are interested in being more involved and meeting more Tri Deltas, please email dallasdeltas.president@gmail.com. Areas needed: House Corporation, Cookies & Castles, Graphic Design, Membership, Event Planning, and on and on. Also, if you have a Tri Delta-owned business, restaurant, or service and would like to host a meeting, please let us know. Email dallasdeltas.programs@gmail.com.

Happy Spring!

Delta Love,

SANDRA K. STANDEFER

President, Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Tri Delta

dallasdeltas.president@gmail.com

214.497.6683

EVENTS

SPRING EVENT

Thursday, Apr. 21, 6:30PM

NorthPark Center

Join us for a tour of the art collection at NorthPark Center, ending with a reception at Eataly.

🎟 Purchase Your Ticket

EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Saturday, Apr. 9, 2PM

SMU Tri Delta House

Join us for treats, games, and an egg hunt on the Tri Delta lawn.

🐰 RSVP

DELTAS AROUND DALLAS

VIRTUAL WHISKY TASTING

Saturday, Apr. 9, 7PM

Mateo’s Malts will guide us on a Delta’s Only Whisky Adventure. We’ll be tasting a bourbon, a single malt and a blended Scotch paired with different foods to enhance the flavor and enjoyment of each sample.

🥃 Sign Up

LUNCH BUNCH

Wednesday, Apr. 13, 11:30AM

NM Cafe at NorthPark Center

Catch up with Lunch Bunch this month at Neiman Marcus NorthPark.

💌 RSVP to Paige

WALKING GROUP

Saturday, Apr. 16, 8:30AM

NorthPark Center

Meet just inside the door next to Maggiano's. Afterwards, enjoy breakfast at La Madeleine.

💌 RSVP to Sandra

BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, Apr. 19, 6:30-8PM

Home of Sheila Patrick

A light appetizer will be served and you do not need to read the book to attend. Please join us!

💌 RSVP to Nancy

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MOVIE WATCHERS

Sunday, Apr. 24

We will be seeing The Lost City!

💌 RSVP to Frances

WINE & DINE

Wednesday, Apr. 27, 6:30PM

Barcelona Wine Bar

Join the Wine & Dine group for a great meal and great conversation at Barcelona Wine Bar.

💌 RSVP to Lara

DELTAS & DESSERTS

Monday, May 2, 5-7PM

SMU Tri Delta House

This is a fun tradition honoring the SMU senior girls as well as a chance for Tri Delta alums to share relevant career and alumnae tips with the whole chapter.

💌 Email Katie for More Information

DELTAS AROUND DALLAS

Outdoor Concert

Thursday, June 9, 7PM

Dallas Arboretum

Join us for an outdoor concert at one of the Dallas area's most popular venues, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

🎟 Purchase Your Ticket

SMU UPDATE

The SMU Theta Kappa House Corp Board has been working hard with Miss Liz, the new House Director to get the house and grounds ready for spring. The girls had a great Spring Break and just celebrated Parents Weekend with several fun activities.

COOKIES & CASTLES UPDATE

The Cookies & Castles 2022 Co-Chairs, Ashley Lewis (UTA) and Casey Wetz Thompson (SMU), are fast at work planning this year's event! Save the date: the Ladies Luncheon will be Friday, Dec. 9 and Family Day will be Saturday, Dec. 10.

Interested in volunteering this year? Fill out this form.

The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Tri Delta is pleased to announce the 2023 Co-Chairs:

Allison Manes (Oklahoma) and Lindsay Mayer (Texas A&M)

Congratulations Ladies!

RECRUITMENT UPDATE

References are a way to introduce a potential new member to a Tri Delta collegiate chapter. Any Tri Delta member in good standing may submit a reference for a potential new member.

For updated information and how best to introduce your potential new member, please

the Deltas Only section of our website. Please note that ALL references will be submitted electronically so ask your candidate to give to you in electronic format. Email Kristie Staffieri for more information (dallasdeltas.references@gmail.com).

ALUMNAE CHAPTER AWARD NOMINATIONS

Each year the Dallas Alumnae Chapter recognizes alumnae who have made notable contributions to the Fraternity, the Alumnae Chapter, and the Dallas community. Individuals chosen to receive awards are honored at our annual Founders’ Day Celebration. All dues-paying members are invited and encouraged to participate in the nomination process.

More details on the criteria for each award are provided on the nomination forms, located on the Deltas Only portion of our website.

Pearl Spirit Award: Recognizes and fosters a young alumna who has already proven that her dedication and devotion to Tri Delta will only continue to grow.

Pansy Spirit Award: Recognizes a member for extraordinary loyalty and service to Tri Delta and the Dallas Alumnae Chapter.

Pine Tree Community Spirit Award: Recognizes outstanding contributions to the Dallas community by a Tri Delta alumna.

For consideration in 2022, nominations are due by midnight, September 9, 2022.

Please submit to: Jill Stephenson, jstephtx@yahoo.com.

SISTERHOOD SNAPSHOTS

Beware of Dallas Deltas throwing axes! President Sandra Standefer and incoming President Patti Winstanley were especially accurate with their throws! High-scoring Elizabeth Figari was named the "Dallas Deltas Axe Throwing Champion.”

President Sandra Standefer and incoming President Patti Winstanley at the Dallas Mavericks game on March 27.

The Book Club met in March to discuss Apples Never Fall Far From the Tree by Liane Moriarty.