Triangle Alumnae Chapter

25th Anniversary Celebration

The Triangle Alumnae Chapter celebrated its 25th anniversary on January 24, 2004 at the Washington Duke Inn. We reviewed the chapter's awards, as well as awards given to Triangle members over the years.

Many of our charter members attended the anniversary celebration. Here they are:

Here's some interesting historical information for our chapter that was presented at the event:

• The Triangle Alumnae Chapter was installed on January 28, 1979 at the Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council, Raleigh, North Carolina.

• The Installing Officer was Charlotte Barnes, RD, Region III.

• Officers 1979-1980:

  • President: Wendy Shull
  • First Vice President: Nanci Atkeson
  • Second Vice President: Janelle Haseman
  • Secretary: Trish Greene
  • Treasurer: Sue Mattern
  • Historian/To Dragma: Selma Pond

• Past and Current Philanthropy Activities:

  • A0II Foundation Contributions
  • Food Bank of North Carolina
  • Book Exchange: Ruby Fund/Hospital Library
  • A0II Disaster Relief Fund
  • Arthritis Foundation Walk
  • Needed items for the Women's Shelter of Raleigh

• Triangle Alumnae Chapter supports Delta Upsilon, Duke Univ. through:

  • Providing Advisors and Corporation members
  • Supporting Recruitment activities
  • Celebrating Joint Founders' Days
  • Sponsoring an Outstanding Junior Achievement Award
  • Inducting Delta Upsilon Seniors into Alumnae Status

• Traditional Chapter Activities:

  • Fall Welcome Back Cookout
  • Founders' Day Celebrations and A0II State Days
  • Holiday Ornament Exchange
  • January and April Luncheons
  • Pot Luck Supper or Dessert with Delta Upsilon Senior Class
  • Spring Salad Dinner and Corporation Annual Meeting