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I felt REALLY proud to be an Alpha Gamma Delta when:
-I was initiated
-My whole chapter donated money toward a sisters' dues after her father lost his job and she suddenly had no money
-My sister-daughters were initiated (especially the second one because she had been through a LOT)
-After "cleaning house" at a chapter, I saw a very strong woman meet with our International Officers and convince them that the remaining women could make a difference on campus, being the leaders of the alcohol free/haze free movement (and they successfully did so!)
-Attending a reception in honor of our founder, Emily Helen Butterfield, when she was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 1990.
-Looking around at the sea of white at the Initiation ceremony during the first Convention that I attended in 1993, and receiving my first alumna honor that same night.
-Every "Living Circle" at the end of Convention, where we gather as sisters and sing.
-Attending our collegiate awards luncheon at Convention, every time.
-Watching our Distinguished Citizen's presentations at each Convention
-Attending IRD (International Reunion Day), a statewide luncheon for all Alpha Gams and looking around the room at the amazing women in attendance, young and old.
-Feeling the warmth and caring from all of my alumnae club sisters, GC sisters, every sister I meet, no matter what the circumstances.
-Suddenly finding myself on a first name basis with our International Officers after working with them in a variety of volunteer positions over the years.
-Every single time I read, hear, or recite our Purpose
Dee
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