President’s Message:

Dear Sisters:

I am honored to serve as your President.  Many of you know my experience as an Alpha Gam is almost entirely as an alumna.  I was active for one quarter; then I left school.  When I returned, I surprisingly learned I was an alumna.  While I may have missed the college experience, I think I gained another, possibly richer experience.  I’m older, and hopefully wiser, and have a different perspective to measure my experiences.

My Alpha Gamma Delta sisters and in particular the Greater Portland Alumnae Club have been a part of some of the biggest changes and events in my life, most notably the birth of my daughter.  I’ve changed jobs, moved and had those regular ups and downs of life.  Over the years I have valued your advice, comfort of friendships and found sisterhood essential.  Thank you for being an important part of my life.

My goal for the year is to increase membership and encourage past members to return to our club.   Before joining the organization I had received a newsletter, but what made the difference to me was a personal phone call.  Someone reached out to me in a very personal way, and it changed my life.   I intend to do this and I encourage you will join with me.  If you know someone who hasn’t been to a meeting in a while, invite them along.  I will also be reaching out to alumnae who are moving into the area. 

And reaching out goes both ways, I’d love to hear from you, whether it is a compliment to the club, or suggestions how to make things better.  This is a club for all of us and it takes all of us to make it the best possible organization. 

Bev Swanson has pulled together a fun program this year! I’m also excited about some new fun ideas for fundraising. Our Christmas tea was wildly successful over the last 15 years; however this group has never been one to rest on its laurels!   A fundraising committee met and looked many ideas to raise money for the activities we support.   They decided to focus on a handful of ideas and the board approved.  I’m looking forward to participating in them this year! 

If you are “online” make sure, we have your email address as we send information by email.  And when you pay your twenty-dollar support fee you will receive a current Alpha Gamma Delta directory. 

Loyally in epsilon pi,

Jenny Roehm