Forget Hammer Time, We've got Marshall Time!
Check out Sister Rita Wade Marshall's (Epsilon Delta) jacket!
Delaurah Minzenberger, Beta Psi, brings the bling
with her many rings! Hey, that rhymes!
D2 sisters
D2 International Officers, Every time we come around the district bling bling...
Candace from Beta Psi in her real beauty pageant bling!
District II, the future is so bright with all that bling!
Sisters Dawn Victor-Herring and Tracy Garner came with tiaras and boas
Renee Bailey Iacona, International Vice President of Alumnae Membership,
our lovely MC for the night in her diamond ADPi tiara
Pat Evans during the 50 year ceremony
50 year ceremony
International Secretary Sydnee Jack leads the Convention Song
Sisters still standing after many decades of Convention attendance during the famous Convention Song
Current International President Claire Gwaltney (right), Beta Omega, with
newly elected International President Tammie Pinkston (left), Zeta Nu/Gamma Phi
At this dinner we honored many alumnae who have given back, both to their professions, their communities, and to Alpha Delta Pi. Here are the recipients of the Joan Perry Boatright Loyalty Award, by district:
District I: Betty Hillburn
Betty lives in Macon and frequently gives tours of Rose Hill Cemetery, where Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald is buried. Upon receiving her award she said, "College girls, I want you to know that it is not just four years. Get ready. When you get outta' school, find your sisters wherever you are."
District II: Diane Letson
Joan Boatright was her scholarship advisor in college. How cool is that?! Upon receiving her award she said, "Find a mentor. In turn, be a mentor to someone else. The greatest investment I've ever made has been repaid to me many times because of you."
District III: Ann Parker Davis
Ann mentioned that she was mentored by Mary Van Akin. "Once you knew Mrs. VA, you knew alpha Delta Pi was for a lifetime. I can't imagine what it would be like to not have had Alpha Delta Pi in my life everyday. Find reasons to stay involved forever and make Alpha Delta Pi for a lifetime."
District IV: Betty Pitzer
You may have read the post that mentioned Ms. Pitzer and her passing earlier this week. If not, here is a link. She was 99 years old when she passed this week, and had been a member of Alpha Delta Pi for 80 years.
District V: Charlotte Mann
"It's been said that we have five really pivotal people in our lives who help us move from one stage to another. I think it's more like 500, and 499 of them are Alpha Delta Pi's. The most important decision I ever made was writing only Alpha Delta Pi and Alpha Delta Pi on my preference card, and by George I matched! With that decision what doors I've opened and what adventures I've had. My association with Alpha Delta Pi has enriched my life, knowing that we are measured not by what we receive, but by what we give."
District VI: Linda Allen
"I think this goes all the way back to having a strong advisor, Sally Dozier. Whenever she saw me she wanted to know what I was doing for ADPi. Through the yeas I've worked with amazing sisters and I appreciate working with the collegians. I moved to Arizona not knowing a soul. I looked at the back of The Adelphean and called the local alumnae association. My life has been very fulfilled since then."
Mary Bull Mason Outstanding Contribution to Community Award:
Kay Weed
Outstanding Alumnae Achievement Award for Contribution to Profession: Connie Lewis
This is Convention number 27 for Virginia "Ginny" Stafford, former Grand President, who was the last sister standing during the Convention song. Ginny said that the first convention that she attended was in 1946. Grand Convention in 1946 was held at The Hotel Stanley in Estes Park, Colorado. Talk about Alpha Delta Pi for a lifetime!
We also honored Convention Photographer, Charles E. Walton IV, who celebrated his 30th Convention with Alpha Delta Pi. We love you Charles, oh yes we do! Speaking of Charles, Convention photos will be available on GreekYearbook.com in a couple of weeks.
A good time was had by all:)
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