DG Scholarship Deadline Approaching

Hey Mu Chapter members! While on break how about using your free time to apply for DG Foundation scholarships! Last year six Mu Chapter members received $1,000 scholarships to go towards school costs. FYI, members must have a sophomore pledge class standing to apply. 

General Scholarships for Mu Chapter and Region 5:

https://www.formrouter.net/forms01@DGF/DG_foundation_scholarship_app.htm 

Ellis Need Based Awards:

https://www.formrouter.net/forms01@DGF/ellis_scholarship_app.html

For more information visit myDG and don't forget the scholarship deadline is February 15th so get going if you want to apply!

Happy Holidays from Mu Chapter!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the ladies of Delta Gamma, Mu Chapter! The spirit sure has hit us at the chapter house... the lights are hung outside and PC 08' has decorated the halls. As we try to survive finals (and the snow that has covered the ground this morning), we are all looking forward to study breaks full of tacky Christmas sweaters and fraternity carolers singing out of tune at our front door.

A special thank-you to the Kansas City Alumni group who were so thoughtful in sending us special finals treats. Classes officially stop tomorrow and finals begin Friday and last until Thursday December 17. The chapter house will close on Saturday the 19th.

Thanks for checking the blog and be sure to keep a look out for our chapter Christmas card wishing you a happy holiday!

DG makes Steer Co.

We all know DGs like to make an impact around campus, but we would love to give a special shout out to Kelly Nelson (07), pictured left, for being accepted on to the 2009 Greek Week Steering Committee.

Kelly is a member of the Greek Week Fling Committee and will even be MC-ing the entire fling production for everyone in Greek Town. We will miss Kelly during Greek Week games, but we all know she will do a great job and represent that chapter well.

Way to be a DG Kelly!

Greek Week will be next spring but the Mu Chapter is already preparing. Watch out for news about courting and preferencing... it's just around the corner!

The slate is in!

Believe it or not the end of the semester is in sight! Congrats to the newly slatted officers... can't wait to see what everyone brings to their positions next semester! We start transitioning this week and look forward to bringing everyone up to speed with new programming plans and roles of their position.

President: Amanda Klohmann

VP Programing: Gracey Roope

VP Social Standards: Aston Peck

VP Finance: Brooke Bolen

VP Membership: Abby Warren

VP Member Education: Hannah Price

VP Foundation: Kathryn Bergmann

VP Communications: Chelsea Simon

VP PHA: Ellie Schamel

Director of Scholarship: Breanna Hance
Director of Rituals: A 2010 PI CHI
Director of Social Events: Hayley Harper
Director of Special Events: Beth Shelly
Director of Recruitment Records: Carolyn McClelland
Director of New Members: Jenner Smith
Director of Activities: Whitney Sedler
Director of Public Relations: Kelly Nelson
Director of EComm: Morgan Grawe
Director of Crews: Stephanie Rasch
Director of Social Awareness: Megan Higgins
Director of Alumnae Relations: Sara Harris
Director of Archives: Amy Voloto
Director of Seniors: Jessica Hughes (Mallorie Peer is the honorary director of seniors)
Director of Fundraising: Elise Friede
Director of Anchor Splash: Molly Clay
Director of Sisterhood Events: Michelle Samborski
Director of Banners: Molly Bradshaw
Director of Philanthropy: Allison Dolan
Director of Points: Jenna Kuphall
Director of Songs: Lauren Crutchfield
Director of Sportswear: A 2010 PI CHI
Director of Spirit: Morgan Coleman
House Manager: Erin Casper
Alternate PHA rep: Taylor Nyhan
Honor Board Junior Member: Allison Dolan
Honor Board Sophomore Member: Laura Niekamp
Honor Board Member at Large: Lucy Rusk

Stress Relief :)

All work and no play can make anybody a little grumpy...especially when tedious homework is involved. (Trust us, it definitely is.)

But, don't freight. To reward the lovely, hardworking ladies of our house, we've recently hosted a few date events: a Western rodeo Fall Party and a classy (as always) Semi-Formal.

Of course we have some pictures for you all, and we hope you enjoy!!

FALL PARTY
Pledge Daughter/Mother love!! Brittney Bloom (07) & Allie Sheppard (06)
Taking on the bull! Senior, Lorrin Lynn (06)
Allie Groomes (08) & Ashley Lein (08)!!
Clogging the halls of DG...some live-in sophomore beauties in costume!

Another group of sophomores before leaving for the "rodeo"!!

PICTURE INCLUDES A 2010 PI CHI - TO BE REPOSTED AFTER RECRUITMENT

A 2010 PI CHI (08), Nikki Bracken (08) & Vanessa Termini (08) at the house before catching the bus!

Krista McBride (09), Ellie Schamel (08), Ashton Peck (08), Breanna Hance (08) & (far right) Jenner Smith (09), throwin' it up outside the house before leaving!

SEMI-FORMAL

Some of our beautiful babies!
Avenly Jones (09), Katie Moore (09), Kelsey Colbrook Tracy (09), Lauren Hagerty (09), Ashten Travis (09) & Reanna Newham (09)

PICTURE INCLUDES A 2010 PI CHI - TO BE REPOSTED AFTER RECRUITMENT

A few live-in sophomores throw up "the Deeg"! Morgan Grawe (08), Stephanie Faerber (08), A 2010 PI CHI (08), Antoinette Palazzolo (08), Jayme Merterns (08) & Courtney Alexander (08)

Lovely juniors: Tracy Haden (07), Jessica Hughes (07), Allie Fryrear (07), Bridget Brehany (07), Brooke Sturgeon (07), Kelly Nelson (07), Allison Dolan (07) & Abi Wilson (07)

Some sassy seniors, Pollie Rigg (06) & Abby Shearer (06)

A few more gorg. sophomores: Michelle Horan (08), Kelsey Andrews (08) & Allie Funderburk (08)

And we're back...

Mu Chapter President Abby Warren (07) and Director of Lectureship Amanda Klohmann (07) with Speaker Lisa Ling at book-signing.

Mu Chapter Lectureship Committee with speaker Lisa Ling

This semester has really flown by, and our blogging hasn't been too timely! No worries we are back and ready to bring you up to date with Mu Chapter!

On Wednesday, September 16 journalist Lisa Ling was Delta Gamma's special guest and speaker for Mu Chapter's Delta Gamma Foundation Lectureship in Value and Ethics.  Ling, a leading female journalist in the US, spoke about her experiences as a reporter for National Geographic, Channel One, The View, The Oprah Show, and CNN. Ling spoke to timely world issues and the need for American's to challenge their views about the world.

Besides speaking to the campus in a presentation at Jesse Hall, Ling also spent time at the chapter house, eating dinner with collegians and talking to members individually at a dessert reception.  The chapter was honored to have Ling as a guest and truly was privileged to take part in such a great evening.

Also a special thanks to Breanna Hance (08) for all her help with Lectureship, get ready for her to take over and bring another amazing speaker to campus next year!

P.S. Check out this link to an article that appeared in the Columbia Missourian all about DGs Lectureship! http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/09/17/journalist-lisa-ling-speaks-mu/

It's ANCHOR SPLASH time!!

First of all, we are all just so excited to say that we had (yet another) amazing recruitment this year! We love all of our new babies, and we cannot wait until initiation in the upcoming months!


Along with the arrival of our new '09 pledge class, we're also so excited about the events taking place this upcoming week! As some (or most) of you all may know, it is our philanthropy week--ANCHOR SPLASH-- meaning a ton of exciting events, such as fund-raising, "The Plunge" (our synchronized swimming event), and of course LECTURESHIP!

If you didn't know, our chapter is bringing Lisa Ling to Mizzou this year! She's an amazing journalist, and we cannot wait for the opportunity to hear her speak!

Here's a link to an article that was just posted about this event, and we'll definitely keep you all posted on all of the festivities... including pictures (and hopefully video!)

Thanks so much for coming, and happy Monday!! :)

XOXO.

Mini Update!

First and foremost, we just want to thank you for all of your positive comments on our blog! We do this because we love our house, and it's so important for us to keep our sisters, families & friends updated on our chapter!

Currently, we're heading towards the 3rd day of formal recruitment... aka, SKIT DAY! We're all so excited about showing our personality to all of the potential new members, and of course have so much fun while doing so.

We've been taking pics throughout the past couple of weeks, so we'll definitely post those as soon as our lives slow down a bit. (Oh, and maybe some video footage, too!!)

Good luck with recruitment to our fellow collegians, and we'll be back soon!

IT'S RECRUITMENT TIME!

It's that time of the year again!!

Formal recruitment will be held August 17-22, and we cannot wait!

This year, Brooke Nower (senior) is VP of Membership and will be working alongside Mallorie Peer (senior), Director of Sponsorship, to help prepare our chapter for all of this year's potential new members!

In light of this exciting time of year, we're bringing you some pictures from last year's successful recruitment!

Krystal Faris (07), Chanel Jezek (07), Emily Donoho (07) & Alyssa Slater (07)

Chanel Jezek (07), Kristin Laux (07), Courtney Janes (07), Jessie Prather (07), Celia Close (07) & Krystal Faris (07)Paige Harper (07), MeganLiechti (07), Pi Chi 2009 (07), Alyssa Slater (07), Ashley Davis (07), Emily Donoho (07), Liz Brown (07), Abby Warren (07), Lauren Hays (07), throwing it up!

Sailors, Lauren Hays (07), Ashley Davis (07) & Liz Brown (07)!
Alicia Darr (06/left), with her pledge daughter, Chanel Jezek (07)!

Ps. That's President Abby (07) on the left w/ her pledge sister, Kathryn Orr (07)!

A 2009 Phi Chi (07), Jessie Prather (07), Chanel Jezek (07), Lindsay Lubely (07), Veronica Parks (07), Krystal Faris (07) & Courtney Janes (07)

Remember to fill out any sponsor forms, and feel free to contact us with any questions.

WE CAN'T WAIT FOR OUR NEW BABIES!
- Here are pics from Bid Day last year: "Welcome to the Good Life!"

Waiting for their new babes! Emily Donoho (07) & Alyssa Slater (07)!!

Senior DGs Spend the Summer in NYC!

To a child, summer break is almost as great as Christmas. No school, no homework, no worries.

Unfortunately, as we get older and "mature," summer tends to gradually lose its appeal. Instead of being able to look forward to spending countless hours at the pool and nightly slumber parties with the girls, us college kids can usually only count on that boring summer job, classes and moving back home with the 'rents.

Sounds a little painful... but three Mu DGs were fortunate enough to escape!

Since the end of May, Kate Pietrobergo, Eliza Murphy & Cassie May have been living in New York City. All holding different internships, (Kate: Michael Kors, Eliza: Dateline, Cassie: M Magazine), the girls are currently spending their summer living in Manhattan, gaining valuable work (and life experience)...and going broke of course.

Still, they're having an amazing time and are so proud to be representing Delta Gamma in the Big Apple! Here are some pictures... and if you're interested in hearing more about their adventures, Cassie May has a public blog that she updates regularly: summer in the city w/ cassie may
check it out!

Rooftop view!

Eliza & Cassie on the set of Good Morning America!

Kate, Cassie & Eliza after meeting Nicolas Cage on the set of his new movie!
Throwin' it up! (Caitlin is a Theta at Illinois)

Member Attends UIFI Conference

Summer is here but Mu Chapter members are still as busy as can be. Keep checking the blog all summer long to learn about some of the exciting activities members are participating in.

May 30-June 4th Amanda Klohmann (07') had the opportunity to travel to Indiana University to attend the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) and represent our chapter of Delta Gamma. UIFI offers participants the opportunity to explore, define, and enhance their leadership skills, personal awareness, commitment to their fraternity or sorority, and grow to expect values based action from themselves and those they lead all while meeting with leaders from several other fraternities and sororities. Throughout the 5 day camp, students create personal plans to bring back to their chapters in hopes of improving the way members view their involvement and commitment to living ritual in everyday life. Amanda is excited to be able to share what she learned with all the other chapter members once she returns to school this fall and plans to host a workshop for the chapter in order to allow them to participate in some of the great activities and discussions she was part of while at UIFI. Also, while at UIFI Amanda had the opportunity to meet Delta Gamma's from across the country. The group of girls were able to participate in a ritual together, exchange fun skit and song ideas, visit the IU Delta Gamma house and also share their similar experiences of sisterhood. The girls all even planned to see each other at convention next year. A big thanks to Delta Gamma nationals who allowed Amanda and the other members of Delta Gamma from across the country to be able to participate in the conference with a Leveraging Leaders Scholarship!

Sisterhood Events and Senior Farewell

The end of the year is drawing near which means Mu Chapter is squeezing in some last minute activities.  

Senior Sendoff

Tonight is the last chapter meeting of the semester for the women of Delta Gamma which means the house will be sending a group of amazing seniors off into the real world. In order to do so in the proper fashion house mom, Chris, planned a special formal dinner for the graduates.  At chapter seniors will also have a chance to do "senior wills" in which they will away different Delta Gamma memorabilia and other symbolic items to members of younger pledge classes.  It is a great way for seniors to clear out their closets and carry on some pledge family traditions.

Sisterhood with Theta

This semester the women of Kappa Alpha Theta are our Mizzou Greek Life sister sorority.  To celebrate, the members of both chapters participated in a social last Wednesday. The chapters met for some BBQ, socializing, and sand volleyball at Mizzou's Stankowski Field.  Mu Chapter members loved having a chance to get to relax with their friends in Theta and having a chance to get to know some new friends as well.

End of the Year Bowling 

On Sunday, members from all pledge classes of Mu Chapter met at the bowling alley for an end of the year sisterhood activity.  While the chapter bowled, the Chapter Management Team utilized the free afternoon to plan the calendar for next semester.  After bowling, Mu Chapter donated money to the Red, White and Blue BBQ hosted by the men of Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Gamma Sigma and spent time socializing and eating some great food.  The BBQ benefited the Honor Flight to help local Columbia Veterans travel to Washington D.C. to visit their war memorials.  After the BBQ members then returned to the Delta Gamma chapter house to participate in group discussions about the goals for the chapter and improvements that it can make for next semester.