Kappa Keynotes
Spring 2017
Kappa Legacy Tea
Kappa Keynotes Fort Worth Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kappa Legacy Tea DATES TO REMEMBER
See inside...
Reference / Recruitment Meeting
kkg 24th Annual Design Inspirations
On February 11, 2017 at the home of Laura High, we enjoyed Kappa Sisterhood through the generations as mothers, daughters, grandmothers, granddaughters and friends gathered for our Valentine Legacy Tea. See more inside...
May 10 at 6:30 p.m. The home of Becca Stupfel
Founders Day Thursday, October 12
River Crest Country Club
Fort Worth Alumnae of Kappa Kappa Gamma PO Box 100554 Fort Worth, Texas 76185-0554
Kappa Kisses …to Sally Souers - well wishes on her recovery …to Laura High for hosting the Valentine’s Tea in her home
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
PAID Fort Worth, TX Permit No. 508
New Kappa House Update See inside...
…to Elizabeth Sparks for planning the Valentine’s Tea …to Kappa Pickers for performing at the Valentine’s Tea …to Nominating Commitee Lindy Eubank, Christy Peveto, Paige Pate and Summer Riney for serving! …to Vivian Norment and Karen Norman for planning a special dinner for our graduating seniors …to Anne Wright and Nicole Shelton for planning another successful Design Inspirations …to Kristen Carmichael and Shannon Berndt for keeping us organized yet again with our Recruitment procedures …to Becca Stupfel for hosting the May recruitment meeting in her home …to 2016/2017 Executive Board-Shelby Crawford, Elizabeth Sparks, Laura Barclay and Julie Anderson for keeping us on track for the year …to 2016/2017 Alumnae Association for your planning and making this year run smoothly …to Heather Magruder for getting us going on the GIN system …to Paige Pate for executing our Kappa Facebook and Instagram pages …to Melissa Huffman for her patience in receiving and executing our beautiful newsletter …to all of our graduating Kappa seniors! ~2~
Table of Contents Valentine Legacy Tea 2 Kappa Kisses 2 A Word from the President 3 Kappa House and BBQ for Books 3
2017-2018 Executive Team Construction of New Kappa House Thank you to Early Donors 24th Annual Design Inspirations
3 4 4 5
Kappa House and BBQ for Books
A Word from the President Dear Kappa Sisters, It’s hard to believe that this Kappa year is coming to an end! It has been an honor to serve as President alongside the amazing executive team-Shelby Crawford, Elizabeth Sparks, Julie Anderson, Laura Barclay and the remarkable Committee Chairs! Their dedication and leadership made our year run smoothly. In February, Laura High hosted the Valentine Tea at her beautiful home, where we got to celebrate our adorable legacies. Thank you to Elizabeth Sparks for planning this beautiful event. Who would have guessed spring time weather in February for this? Design Inspirations, as always, was sold out, and the Preview Party was a huge success! Thank you to our Kappa chairs, Anne Wright and Nicole Shelton for working with the Pi Phi’s in organizing this annual fundraiser. I’d like to thank our nominating committee:Lindy Eubank, Christy Peveto, Summer Riney and Paige Pate for their time in slating exceptional officers to take us forward starting in May. We will vote on the slate on May 10th at our annual Recruitment meeting. Our association will host a dinner honoring Epsilon Alpha seniors after the Cutting of the Ivy ceremony Tuesday, April 25th at Bravo on Hulen. Please join us “dutch treat,” to congratulate and welcome these ladies as alums. We also invite you to attend our Recruitment meeting May 10th, 6:30pm at the home of Becca Stupfel’s, 6158 Indian Creek Drive. Kristen Carmichael and Shannon Berndt will explain the recruitment process, and we will vote on the proposed slate of officers.
Mandy Smith Johnston
[email protected] 214-995-3395
2017-2018 executive team The Nominating Committee (Lindy Eubank chair, Paige Pate, Christy Peveto and Summer Riney) is pleased to present the following slate for the 2017-2018 Executive Team. PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT ELECT
Laura Barclay
VICE PRESIDENT/PROGRAMS
Melissa Kulig SECRETARY
Carol Wiley
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Kappa President this year. I have learned so much, but the one thing I have come away with is that I LOVE KAPPA even more now than I did a year ago! I didn’t think this was possible. If I could give alums any advice, I’d say-serve in any big or small capacity in Kappa to make it greater. You might surprise yourself in how much it gives back to you. Loyally,
Lindsay Jones
Shelby Crawford (previously elected)
The TCU Campus is continuing to finish our new gorgeous Kappa house. We have been so blessed to have Vivienne Mays and Lauri Lawrence working on the fundraising to make our KKG house the most beautiful on the campus. I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait to see the finished product!
As many of you may know, TCU is building an amazing new Kappa house in the Greek Village. The Chapter women are very excited for the new project and there is a long waitlist for moving into the house in the Fall. Epsilon Alpha is so grateful for the House Board and their involvement in designing and furnishing the new house. A new philanthropy event will hopefully become a staple on the TCU campus this Spring- BBQ for Books to benefit Reading is Fundamental. The Chapter has started planning for Recruitment in the Fall, and is excited for all the new and exciting changes this year! Thank you for your ongoing support!
TREASURER
Christy Peveto 2018 DESIGN INSPIRATIONS CO-CHAIR
Taylor Lacy (previously elected)
2018 DESIGN INSPIRATIONS CO-CHAIR
Mary Clay Gupton (previously elected) 2019 DESIGN INSPIRATIONS CO-CHAIR
Melissa Mehall
2019 DESIGN INSPIRATIONS CO-CHAIR
Amber Robertson
~3~
Construction of our new Kappa house at TCU is on schedule
Mandy Johnston, Meghan Sewell, Martha Smith and Marty DeBusk
Mary Lynn Garrett, Mary Clay Gupton, Dana Porter and Carolyn Barbell
Construction of our new Kappa house at TCU is on schedule and expected to be complete in plenty of time for movein, work week, and recruitment. Joe Minton and his team have created a fabulous palette for the chapter room on the ground floor and the large group studies upstairs. Fabrics and furnishings have been ordered and many existing pieces are being repurposed. It is going to be beautiful! The response to the Keys To Our Future campaign continues to be overwhelmingly positive. We hope that you as a loyal Kappa will consider a gift to this exciting project and encourage your pledge sisters and Kappa friends to do the same. Several pledge classes have organized their giving to secure naming rights to a room. There are several naming opportunities still available. What a tremendous opportunity to reach out to your roommates and pledge sisters. Know that your contribution will serve as a lasting legacy and help ensure the future of our Epsilon Alpha chapter.
24th
Annual
Design Inspirations If you haven’t already, please send your contribution payable to Kappa Kappa Gamma to Lauri Lawrence 109 Williamsburg Lane Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Lauri is happy answer any of your questions. Contact her at (682) 465-4922 or [email protected].
Each and every gift makes a difference and is so appreciated. Donations of $1500 or more may be paid over a two year period and will be listed on a permanent plaque at the house. All donors will be recognized throughout the campaign.
Thank you to our early donors as of March 1, 2017 Keys To Our Future Campaign Imma Jeanne Lasley Alexander Paige Pace Allen Tracy Rawls Allen Patti Ellis Ambrose Kathryn Madison Arnold Laura Schulz Barclay Karen Haun Barlow Donna Greenwade Barranco Sally Greenwade Bates Jennifer Jackson Beckham Shannon Sage Berndt Edie Boswell Stephanie Sumner Brentlinger Alicia Wagner Brown Ashley Thames Brown Sharon Sides Broyles Marilyn McMahon Caldwell Metta Burney Collier Kim Garrett Connell Nancy Stowers Cooper Barbara Buschman Cox Sallee Turner Craine Kellye White Crawford Elizabeth Alexander Cumbie Kimberly Williamson Darden Lisanne Purvis Davidson Lisa Williams Diffley Sylvia Faubion Dodson Ruth Anne Horn Douglass Susan Herty Doyle Nancy Haun Dozier Judy Detwiler Eagle Jane and Stan Edwards
Lynne Schlatterer Eller Lindy Pitcock Eubank Marsha Thompson Gabriel Linda Jo Lasley Galvan Nancy Northway Gill Mary Kathryn Kleuser Gould Mary Martha Perkins Harper Lezli Harrell Tricia Malkemus Hart Emily Schulz Hayes Lisa Montgomery Hill Jamie Eddy Hurt Susan Smitham Jarrett Amy Balliet Jent Gena Glass Johnson Mandy Smith Johnston Lindsay Wilson Jones Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association of Fort Worth Carol Paine Kendrick Sally Montgomery Killman Klassic Kappas of Fort Worth Kendall Karr Kostohryz Margaret Dozier Kramer Abigail Dalbey Landt Alyssa Spiegel Lange Anne Compere Lange Lauri Lawrence Carol Roegelein Lee Caroline Lee Jamie Girouard Lewis Patty Lowdon Meredith Norton Lucas
Susan Dennison Lucas Gaylord Glasgow Lummis Carol Jean Turner MacLean Jane Manning Jamie Price Mansfield Missy Maestri Martin Vivienne Boswell Mays Patricia Dean Boswell McCall Len Arnett Medford Sally Potter Mooring Cindy Norman Moser Vickie Connelly Murphy Lynn Clinkscale Nezworski Lynn White Nichols Nancy Grimes Nichols Cathy Elliot Pate Paige Boudreaux Pate Carol Patterson Diane McMurray Scaling Pegg Victoria Wilson Peloubet Meri Gasser Perryman Christy Maestri Peveto Dana Deison Porter Jackie Martin Prowse Suzy Hull Quigley Conor Callahan Rainbolt Barbara Bradley Rapp Genie Atmar Renaudin Missy Edwards Rodgers Kelley Carroll Royer Meg Harrell Rubin Sally Wysong Ruschhaupt Paige Kelly Russey
~4~
Margaret Howard Scheideman Patricia Penrose Schieffer Anne Dick Semple Meghan McWhorter Sewell Terry Haun Shaw Brenda Ewan Shute Ellen Austin Smith Becca McKnight Stupfel Lauren Tijerina Temple Carla Kemp Thompson Patricia Svolos Thompson Patsy Meyer Thompson Connie Cannan Tull Jennifer Martin Turney Janice Royal Walsh Rinda Regent Wentworth Michelle Reimer White Suzanne Smith Williams Celia Rhodes Wilson Anne Lummis Wright Lisa Reilly Yager Linda Yater Linda Clay Young Sisters Organizing for Naming Opportunities Pledge Classes of 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 Pledge Class of 1969 Pledge Class of 1977 & 1978 Pledge Class of 1988 Pledge Class of 1989 Pledge Class of 1991
Design Inspirations, in its twenty-fourth year, kicked off with a Preview Party on March 1st. The 350 attendees perused 65 beautifully decorated tables designed by a group of incredibly talented decorators, non-profits, businesses, and individuals. Andrew Sullivan and his acoustic guitar set the scene for a fun night including a Mexican buffet and a raffle of many local favorites. The following day, March 2nd, Design Inspirations introduced this year’s speaker, Jane Scott Hodges of Leontine Linens, to over 500 attendees at the luncheon. Known for returning couture linens to everyday use, Jane Scott captivated the audience with personal stories, photos of her own dinner parties and home, and much more. Her book, Linens: For Every Room and Occasion, sold out quickly. A seated lunch at the artfully decorated tables followed. Guests left excited to go home, open their linen closets, and start using their linens more often! The Design Inspirations committee, led by Kappa co-chairs Nicole Shelton and Anne Wright, is grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s event a success. Because of the generous support of attendees, decorators, and volunteers, Design Inspirations is able to benefit to two impactful non-profits in town, Gill Children’s Services and Child Study Center, on behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi.
Elizabeth Hester, Anne Wright, Meredith Belew, and Nicole Shelton
Leigh Pauling, Jane Scott Hodges and Page Pate
~5~
Kappa Legacy Tea
Kappa Keynotes Fort Worth Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kappa Legacy Tea DATES TO REMEMBER
See inside...
Reference / Recruitment Meeting
kkg 24th Annual Design Inspirations
On February 11, 2017 at the home of Laura High, we enjoyed Kappa Sisterhood through the generations as mothers, daughters, grandmothers, granddaughters and friends gathered for our Valentine Legacy Tea. See more inside...
May 10 at 6:30 p.m. The home of Becca Stupfel
Founders Day Thursday, October 12
River Crest Country Club
Fort Worth Alumnae of Kappa Kappa Gamma PO Box 100554 Fort Worth, Texas 76185-0554
Kappa Kisses …to Sally Souers - well wishes on her recovery …to Laura High for hosting the Valentine’s Tea in her home
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
PAID Fort Worth, TX Permit No. 508
New Kappa House Update See inside...
…to Elizabeth Sparks for planning the Valentine’s Tea …to Kappa Pickers for performing at the Valentine’s Tea …to Nominating Commitee Lindy Eubank, Christy Peveto, Paige Pate and Summer Riney for serving! …to Vivian Norment and Karen Norman for planning a special dinner for our graduating seniors …to Anne Wright and Nicole Shelton for planning another successful Design Inspirations …to Kristen Carmichael and Shannon Berndt for keeping us organized yet again with our Recruitment procedures …to Becca Stupfel for hosting the May recruitment meeting in her home …to 2016/2017 Executive Board-Shelby Crawford, Elizabeth Sparks, Laura Barclay and Julie Anderson for keeping us on track for the year …to 2016/2017 Alumnae Association for your planning and making this year run smoothly …to Heather Magruder for getting us going on the GIN system …to Paige Pate for executing our Kappa Facebook and Instagram pages …to Melissa Huffman for her patience in receiving and executing our beautiful newsletter …to all of our graduating Kappa seniors! ~2~
Table of Contents Valentine Legacy Tea 2 Kappa Kisses 2 A Word from the President 3 Kappa House and BBQ for Books 3
2017-2018 Executive Team Construction of New Kappa House Thank you to Early Donors 24th Annual Design Inspirations
3 4 4 5
Kappa House and BBQ for Books
A Word from the President Dear Kappa Sisters, It’s hard to believe that this Kappa year is coming to an end! It has been an honor to serve as President alongside the amazing executive team-Shelby Crawford, Elizabeth Sparks, Julie Anderson, Laura Barclay and the remarkable Committee Chairs! Their dedication and leadership made our year run smoothly. In February, Laura High hosted the Valentine Tea at her beautiful home, where we got to celebrate our adorable legacies. Thank you to Elizabeth Sparks for planning this beautiful event. Who would have guessed spring time weather in February for this? Design Inspirations, as always, was sold out, and the Preview Party was a huge success! Thank you to our Kappa chairs, Anne Wright and Nicole Shelton for working with the Pi Phi’s in organizing this annual fundraiser. I’d like to thank our nominating committee:Lindy Eubank, Christy Peveto, Summer Riney and Paige Pate for their time in slating exceptional officers to take us forward starting in May. We will vote on the slate on May 10th at our annual Recruitment meeting. Our association will host a dinner honoring Epsilon Alpha seniors after the Cutting of the Ivy ceremony Tuesday, April 25th at Bravo on Hulen. Please join us “dutch treat,” to congratulate and welcome these ladies as alums. We also invite you to attend our Recruitment meeting May 10th, 6:30pm at the home of Becca Stupfel’s, 6158 Indian Creek Drive. Kristen Carmichael and Shannon Berndt will explain the recruitment process, and we will vote on the proposed slate of officers.
Mandy Smith Johnston
[email protected] 214-995-3395
2017-2018 executive team The Nominating Committee (Lindy Eubank chair, Paige Pate, Christy Peveto and Summer Riney) is pleased to present the following slate for the 2017-2018 Executive Team. PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT ELECT
Laura Barclay
VICE PRESIDENT/PROGRAMS
Melissa Kulig SECRETARY
Carol Wiley
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Kappa President this year. I have learned so much, but the one thing I have come away with is that I LOVE KAPPA even more now than I did a year ago! I didn’t think this was possible. If I could give alums any advice, I’d say-serve in any big or small capacity in Kappa to make it greater. You might surprise yourself in how much it gives back to you. Loyally,
Lindsay Jones
Shelby Crawford (previously elected)
The TCU Campus is continuing to finish our new gorgeous Kappa house. We have been so blessed to have Vivienne Mays and Lauri Lawrence working on the fundraising to make our KKG house the most beautiful on the campus. I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait to see the finished product!
As many of you may know, TCU is building an amazing new Kappa house in the Greek Village. The Chapter women are very excited for the new project and there is a long waitlist for moving into the house in the Fall. Epsilon Alpha is so grateful for the House Board and their involvement in designing and furnishing the new house. A new philanthropy event will hopefully become a staple on the TCU campus this Spring- BBQ for Books to benefit Reading is Fundamental. The Chapter has started planning for Recruitment in the Fall, and is excited for all the new and exciting changes this year! Thank you for your ongoing support!
TREASURER
Christy Peveto 2018 DESIGN INSPIRATIONS CO-CHAIR
Taylor Lacy (previously elected)
2018 DESIGN INSPIRATIONS CO-CHAIR
Mary Clay Gupton (previously elected) 2019 DESIGN INSPIRATIONS CO-CHAIR
Melissa Mehall
2019 DESIGN INSPIRATIONS CO-CHAIR
Amber Robertson
~3~
Construction of our new Kappa house at TCU is on schedule
Mandy Johnston, Meghan Sewell, Martha Smith and Marty DeBusk
Mary Lynn Garrett, Mary Clay Gupton, Dana Porter and Carolyn Barbell
Construction of our new Kappa house at TCU is on schedule and expected to be complete in plenty of time for movein, work week, and recruitment. Joe Minton and his team have created a fabulous palette for the chapter room on the ground floor and the large group studies upstairs. Fabrics and furnishings have been ordered and many existing pieces are being repurposed. It is going to be beautiful! The response to the Keys To Our Future campaign continues to be overwhelmingly positive. We hope that you as a loyal Kappa will consider a gift to this exciting project and encourage your pledge sisters and Kappa friends to do the same. Several pledge classes have organized their giving to secure naming rights to a room. There are several naming opportunities still available. What a tremendous opportunity to reach out to your roommates and pledge sisters. Know that your contribution will serve as a lasting legacy and help ensure the future of our Epsilon Alpha chapter.
24th
Annual
Design Inspirations If you haven’t already, please send your contribution payable to Kappa Kappa Gamma to Lauri Lawrence 109 Williamsburg Lane Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Lauri is happy answer any of your questions. Contact her at (682) 465-4922 or [email protected].
Each and every gift makes a difference and is so appreciated. Donations of $1500 or more may be paid over a two year period and will be listed on a permanent plaque at the house. All donors will be recognized throughout the campaign.
Thank you to our early donors as of March 1, 2017 Keys To Our Future Campaign Imma Jeanne Lasley Alexander Paige Pace Allen Tracy Rawls Allen Patti Ellis Ambrose Kathryn Madison Arnold Laura Schulz Barclay Karen Haun Barlow Donna Greenwade Barranco Sally Greenwade Bates Jennifer Jackson Beckham Shannon Sage Berndt Edie Boswell Stephanie Sumner Brentlinger Alicia Wagner Brown Ashley Thames Brown Sharon Sides Broyles Marilyn McMahon Caldwell Metta Burney Collier Kim Garrett Connell Nancy Stowers Cooper Barbara Buschman Cox Sallee Turner Craine Kellye White Crawford Elizabeth Alexander Cumbie Kimberly Williamson Darden Lisanne Purvis Davidson Lisa Williams Diffley Sylvia Faubion Dodson Ruth Anne Horn Douglass Susan Herty Doyle Nancy Haun Dozier Judy Detwiler Eagle Jane and Stan Edwards
Lynne Schlatterer Eller Lindy Pitcock Eubank Marsha Thompson Gabriel Linda Jo Lasley Galvan Nancy Northway Gill Mary Kathryn Kleuser Gould Mary Martha Perkins Harper Lezli Harrell Tricia Malkemus Hart Emily Schulz Hayes Lisa Montgomery Hill Jamie Eddy Hurt Susan Smitham Jarrett Amy Balliet Jent Gena Glass Johnson Mandy Smith Johnston Lindsay Wilson Jones Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association of Fort Worth Carol Paine Kendrick Sally Montgomery Killman Klassic Kappas of Fort Worth Kendall Karr Kostohryz Margaret Dozier Kramer Abigail Dalbey Landt Alyssa Spiegel Lange Anne Compere Lange Lauri Lawrence Carol Roegelein Lee Caroline Lee Jamie Girouard Lewis Patty Lowdon Meredith Norton Lucas
Susan Dennison Lucas Gaylord Glasgow Lummis Carol Jean Turner MacLean Jane Manning Jamie Price Mansfield Missy Maestri Martin Vivienne Boswell Mays Patricia Dean Boswell McCall Len Arnett Medford Sally Potter Mooring Cindy Norman Moser Vickie Connelly Murphy Lynn Clinkscale Nezworski Lynn White Nichols Nancy Grimes Nichols Cathy Elliot Pate Paige Boudreaux Pate Carol Patterson Diane McMurray Scaling Pegg Victoria Wilson Peloubet Meri Gasser Perryman Christy Maestri Peveto Dana Deison Porter Jackie Martin Prowse Suzy Hull Quigley Conor Callahan Rainbolt Barbara Bradley Rapp Genie Atmar Renaudin Missy Edwards Rodgers Kelley Carroll Royer Meg Harrell Rubin Sally Wysong Ruschhaupt Paige Kelly Russey
~4~
Margaret Howard Scheideman Patricia Penrose Schieffer Anne Dick Semple Meghan McWhorter Sewell Terry Haun Shaw Brenda Ewan Shute Ellen Austin Smith Becca McKnight Stupfel Lauren Tijerina Temple Carla Kemp Thompson Patricia Svolos Thompson Patsy Meyer Thompson Connie Cannan Tull Jennifer Martin Turney Janice Royal Walsh Rinda Regent Wentworth Michelle Reimer White Suzanne Smith Williams Celia Rhodes Wilson Anne Lummis Wright Lisa Reilly Yager Linda Yater Linda Clay Young Sisters Organizing for Naming Opportunities Pledge Classes of 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 Pledge Class of 1969 Pledge Class of 1977 & 1978 Pledge Class of 1988 Pledge Class of 1989 Pledge Class of 1991
Design Inspirations, in its twenty-fourth year, kicked off with a Preview Party on March 1st. The 350 attendees perused 65 beautifully decorated tables designed by a group of incredibly talented decorators, non-profits, businesses, and individuals. Andrew Sullivan and his acoustic guitar set the scene for a fun night including a Mexican buffet and a raffle of many local favorites. The following day, March 2nd, Design Inspirations introduced this year’s speaker, Jane Scott Hodges of Leontine Linens, to over 500 attendees at the luncheon. Known for returning couture linens to everyday use, Jane Scott captivated the audience with personal stories, photos of her own dinner parties and home, and much more. Her book, Linens: For Every Room and Occasion, sold out quickly. A seated lunch at the artfully decorated tables followed. Guests left excited to go home, open their linen closets, and start using their linens more often! The Design Inspirations committee, led by Kappa co-chairs Nicole Shelton and Anne Wright, is grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s event a success. Because of the generous support of attendees, decorators, and volunteers, Design Inspirations is able to benefit to two impactful non-profits in town, Gill Children’s Services and Child Study Center, on behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi.
Elizabeth Hester, Anne Wright, Meredith Belew, and Nicole Shelton
Leigh Pauling, Jane Scott Hodges and Page Pate
~5~
