B eta Upsilon sisters, the campaign is so close to reaching its goal! We are more

than 74 percent of the way to the end mark of the Anchored in Tradition, Building Our Future campaign, and we are certain the power of our 1,322 active sisters can get us over the hump. Your Support Is Still Necessary!For those of you who have not given, we appreciate any amount you feel you can give toward this massive project. Our participation rate is hovering at 14%, but we hope to make that 25% (the national average) by the end of the campaign. With just $258,000—or 26 percent—left to raise, we continue to have faith that if each of our Beta Upsilon alumnae contribute to the cause—anything they can afford—we will achieve this milestone.

Where the Project StandsWith the funds raised to date, we will be completing some smaller maintenance projects in our home during the summer of 2019. We will be deep cleaning the house and completing annul maintenance projects, such as painting, refreshing the landscaping, and preventative inspections on the fire sprinkler and detections systems. This is to get the house ready as we gear up for our 2020 construction deadlines. We are still working on securing final bids and a line of credit for costs exceeding what has been raised from this capital campaign, and we will be finalizing remodel plans and begin ordering project supplies to ensure all custom pieces are available for construction in summer 2020.

What That MeansAll dollars raised will go toward renovating the chapter house and minimizing the loan dollars

needed to complete the project. However, all loans will have to be incorporated into the collegiate sisters’ cost of living in the chapter house. Beta Upsilon has one of the lowest live-in costs due to efficient budget management from the collegiate and house corporation boards, and we hope to keep it that way through reducing the amount of debt ultimately needed. All of these factors, including our outstanding women, promote the ΔΓ house as one of the most competitive at Oregon State. Will you help us keep it that way?

With the exterior renovations planned for summer 2020, we are maintaining focus on all the things that make us great. Thank you, sisters, for all you do to make Beta Upsilon a beautiful, vibrant, and meaningful place to build a lifetime of sisterhood now and for many years to come.

ITB,Jodi Sullivan Brooks-Smith ’75Campaign Co-Chairmanjodipbrooks@gmail.com(503) 320-7440

Kathy Godel Hobart ’78Campaign Co-Chairmankathyg3900@comcast.net(206) 795-2922 P.S. A list of contributors is inside this newsletter, but only those who contribute a minimum gift of $2,500 will be recognized on a donor plaque at the conclusion of the campaign. Will your name be on it? Return or increase your gift to secure your listing.

Beta Upsilon Campaign Making Great Progress

Your Help Still Needed Before We Drop Anchor

Make a Difference in Beta Upsilon

Volunteers Needed for Exciting Alumnae

Opportunities

C hapter advising opportunities are available. Help our chapter continue to succeed

through these rewarding positions. No experience necessary, and training will be provided. Contact Aimee Pickett Scrivens ’05 at anscrivens@gmail.com for additional details on how you can get involved.

House corporation board volunteers are also needed with planning the house remodel and managing the capital campaign. Commitment is only four meetings each year, and all ΔΓ alumnae are eligible to join. Contact Brenda Harris Bjorndal ’77 at brenbj9725@aol.com for further information on these positions.

Some of the chapter’s management team at ΔΓ’s Executive Offices in Columbus, Ohio, this February.

Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Gamma at Oregon State University • Spring 2019

Always AnchoredDG OR St S19 - final in-house

Campaign Goal$1,000,000

Total Commitments$742,699

Total Contributors221

Mailable Alumnae 1,322

Campaign Status At-a-GlanceAs of March 28, 2019

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When Kathleen Kee ’81 first came to OSU as a freshman in 1979, she knew

she wanted to get involved in the university’s strong Greek community. “I didn’t have any sisters of my own, and as a young person, you want to belong,” Kathleen said. She knew a number of ΔΓs from her high school that she respected, which had a big impact on her decision to pledge Delta Gamma, but her own personal experiences with the chapter sealed the deal. “Every ΔΓ I met was real, and I felt comfortable at the house,” Kathleen stated. She went on to serve as treasurer, a position that would prepare her for her career in finance; although, she said her biggest takeaways from the chapter is to “Do Good” and to always have hope. A Lifetime of Fond MemoriesKathleen recently visited the chapter house for initiation, specifically to watch her daughter, Clarice Wong ’18, follow in her ΔΓ footsteps. “So many memories poured into my mind when I walked through those doors,” Kathleen said. “Trips to 7-Eleven before studying, late-night shenanigans around Corvallis, and basketball games were just a few fond memories I remember sharing with my sisters.” Her love of Delta Gamma has continued as an alumna, and Kathleen has met a number of impressive ΔΓs throughout the years. “There

is an instant bond that is created when you meet a fellow Delta Gamma,” Kathleen said.

Giving Back Kathleen’s cherished memories with Beta

Upsilon, and her affection for ΔΓ as a whole, are what inspired her to give

back to the Anchored in Tradition, Building Our Future campaign. “I had so many wonderful memories and strong friendships while attending OSU that I wanted others

to share those same opportunities and experiences,” Kathleen said.

Perhaps equally important is knowing the extent to which the chapter house needs

refurbishing. “The house needs a facelift,” Kathleen said. “In order for ΔΓ to remain a strong chapter at OSU, we have to take care of the house so other young women will want to call Beta Upsilon their home away from home.” Life After OSUWith more than 35 years of experience in finance, Kathleen serves as partner and CEO at Confluence Wealth Management where she enjoys the challenge of working with an array of clients from all walks of life. She lives in Vancouver, Washington, where she enjoys gardening, cooking, fishing, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. If you would like to reconnect with Kathleen, you can reach her at kkee@confluencewealth.com.

Kathleen Kee ’81 on the Lasting Impact of ΔΓ

LOVE FOR THE ANCHOR A Wonderous

Founders Day

Undergraduate members prepare to make the Omega Toast with sparkling cider at the chapter’s

Founders Day celebration in March.

Alumnae from seven different ΔΓ chapters, including special guest speaker, Council Trustee for Communications Staige Davis Hodges, Beta Theta ’86, during Beta Upsilon’s Founders Day

celebration at the chapter house this spring.

UNDERGRADUATE FAST FACTS

Number of active sisters: 129

Fall 2018 GPA: 3.24

Number of Honor Roll sisters: 56

Philanthropy hours completed during the fall and winter terms: 630+

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F all term ended on a high note for Beta Upsilon as new chapter officers were

elected. Everyone was eager to return to Corvallis for winter term to welcome new members through informal recruitment, participate in philanthropies, and continue to “Do Good.”

Committed to Academic ExcellenceOur members are hard at work in their academic pursuits, earning a fall term chapter GPA of 3.24. Study tables are hosted at the chapter house multiple times a week, encouraging sisters to reach their academic goals. Philanthropically FocusedBeta Upsilon has had lots of fun participating in other organizations’ philanthropies, such as Sigma Pi’s fifth annual Pi for Life event, which benefitted the Portland Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Amazing Day Foundation. We also participated in Sigma Phi Epsilon’s dodgeball tournament, which supported Community Outreach Inc., as well as the Corvallis Polar Plunge, which benefitted the Special Olympics. Recruiting the FinestThis winter, we participated in informal recruitment and were excited to welcome three new members into Beta Upsilon. After being matched with their Bigs and new ΔΓ families, they were initiated in February. They are enjoying their time in ΔΓ learning about our purpose and values.

Enhancing the Sisterhood ExperienceSome of our chapter management team were granted the opportunity to attend ΔΓ’s February Institute in Columbus, Ohio, where they networked with other chapter officers from around the country, learned valuable leadership skills, and toured the Executive Offices. We also hosted a Galentine’s Day brunch with a waffle bar to celebrate our friendships with one another.

A Grand CelebrationFounders Day was a wonderful celebration held at our chapter house. A special thank-you to all the alumnae and guests who attended. We appreciate your loyalty to Delta Gamma and hope to see you all again next year.

Thankful for YouBeta Upsilon is off to a great start this year and are thrilled to maintain our commitment to service, academics, and sisterhood. We are continuously inspired by our alumnae’s contributions to our chapter, and our gratitude is never-ending. We invite you to visit us more often at 715 NW 23rd Street!

ITB,Alyssa Johnson ’17chapter presidentosudeltagammapresident@gmail.com(503) 956-1585

SMOOTH SAILING FOR BETA UPSILON

Chapter Focuses on Growing Sisterhood, Academics, and Experiences

Emma Einstein ’18 and Lexi Ball ’18 at the chapter’s Galentine’s Day brunch in February.

Members at the Corvallis Polar Plunge this spring.

2019 Chapter Officers

chapter presidentAlyssa Johnson ’17

Portland, ORosudeltagammapresident@gmail.com

(503) 956-1585

vice president: social standardsCami Love ’17

San Luis Obispo, CA

vice president: financeJulissa Martinez ’17

Danville, CA

vice president: communicationsAdair Passey ’17

Corvallis, OR

vice president: programmingSam McDonald ’17

Tigard, OR

vice president: member educationKristina McIntosh ’17

Danville, CA

vice president: membershipJenna Sanders ’16

Clovis, CAsandejen@oregonstate.edu

(559) 917-6563

vice president: PanhellenicBre Johnson ’17Happy Valley, OR

vice president: FoundationLarsen Hodges ’17

Portland, OR

The Best and Brightest

Chapter Welcomes Three New Sisters

Annaliese Ballowe ’19Colfax, CA

Gabrielle Crouch ’19Redmond, OR

Chloe Sellers ’19Lake Oswego, OR

Philanthropy hours completed during the fall and winter terms: 630+

Beta Upsilon of Delta GammaP.O. Box 80884Portland, OR 97280-1884

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oregonstate.deltagamma.org Delta Gamma OSU

@deltagammaosu osudeltagamma- fi o

Kelsey Allen ’15Public Health and Psychology

Jordyn Bateman ’15Digital Communication Arts

Alyssa Beatty ’15Human Development andFamily Sciences and Elementary Education

Regan Cary ’15Digital Communications

Ashley Geiger ’15Pre-Nursing and Public Health

Emilee Heyden ’15Human Development and Family Sciences and Public Health

Jaina Hickey ’15Pre-Veterinary Animal Science and Chemistry

Taylor Hubbard ’17Graphic Design and Photography

Sydney Meeuwsen ’15French and Spanish

Talia Moretty ’15Design Innovation Management

Sarah Passadore ’15Human Development and Family Sciences and Public Health

Kyra Pilkerton ’17Public Health and Psychology

Rachel Potter ’15Digital Communication Arts and Sociology

Stephanie Rankin ’15Human Development and Family Sciences and Education

Madison Reed ’15Business Administration

Mallory Reser ’15Kinesiology and Business

Emily Rochelle ’15Human Development and Family Sciences and Psychology

Katie Savage ’15Psychology and Speech Communication

Sarah Schaffer ’15Public Health and Spanish

Natalie Shen ’15Biology and Chemistry

Lauren Smith ’17Pre-Med Radiation Health Physics

Alexis Szilagyi ’15Business Management and Economics

Christina Thompson ’15Kinesiology

Kaitlyn Weaver ’17Construction Engineering Management

Jamie Woods ’15Public Health Management and Policy and Political Science

Join Us at These

Upcoming Events!REVISIT THE PLACE

WHERE IT ALL BEGANYou’re invited to a weekend of sisterhood July 20-21. Alumnae from numerous generations will be in attendance, which limits our occupancy for those who can stay the night at the chapter house to 60. For those who are interested, there is early bird day for those who would like to arrive on Friday, July 19. A small group of alumnae are trying to make the weekend even more special and have organized a couple of events on Saturday in addition. For more information and to register, visit www.memberplanet.com/s/deltagammafoundation/beta_upsilon_sisterhood_weekend_2019.It wouldn’t be the same without you, so register today! Please call Carla Fletcher Jochim ’76 at (971) 703-3333 if you have any questions about the weekend’s festivities. Please RSVP by June 15!

SHOW YOUR OSU PRIDE

Stop by the Beta Upsilon chapter house two hours before the following home games for house tours, refreshments, and sisterhood.

FIRST HOME TOUR WEEKENDvs. Stanford Cardinal

Saturday, September 28

HOMECOMINGvs. Utah Utes

Saturday, October 12

FALL FAMILY WEEKENDvs. Washington Huskies

Friday, November 8

LAST HOME GAMEvs. Arizona State Sun Devils

Saturday, November 16

MONDAY NIGHT ALUMNAE DINNERMonday, October 14

Beta Upsilon chapter house5:15 p.m.

For more information and to RSVP, contact director of alumnae relations Kathryn

Cummings ’17 at cummikat@oregonstate.edu.

Please RSVP by October 4.

INITIATIONFriday, November 22

Beta Upsilon chapter houseFor more information and to RSVP, contact vice president: communications Adair Passey ’17 at passeya@oregonstate.edu.

Beta Upsilon Welcomes Its Newest Alumnae

THESE SISTERS WILL GRADUATE IN SPRING 2019