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Wed, November 19, 2008


	2008 Fall Recruitment

Delta Zeta pledged 35 new members on August 21st and they were initiated on November 9th. Congratulations ladies!


	DZ Sweeps Greek Awards

The annual Greek awards were held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. The Beta Gamma chapter won over 20 awards; below is a listing of the top awards (for a complete listing of the awards, see the DZ awards page).

Congratulations ladies on a very successful year!

Panhellenic Sorority of Excellence Award (Panhellenic's Highest Award)

Tau Kappa Epsilon Sorority of the Year Award

Greek Woman of the Year - Anna Rolf

Junior Panhellenic Involvement Award

Matt Wooley Phi Kappa Tau Risk Management Award

Highest New Member Grade Point Average (3.45)

Fall 2007 Highest Chapter GPA, Fall 2007 (3.245)

Most Improved GPA, Fall 2007

Highest Cumulative GPA: Kaitlin Lewis and Emily Beckman

Most Service Hours for 2007-2008 - 8700 total for the chapter

Most Service Hours per member for 2007-2008 - 49 per member

Outstanding Greek Philanthropy Volunteer - Maggie Whittle

Alpha Omicron Pi Panhellenic Spirit Award

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sisterhood Award

Greek Top Ten: Sophomore Nicole Wells Anik, Junior Alison Sartaine and Senior December Parker


	Welcome to Delta Zeta!

The Beta Gamma Chapter Mission Statement...

Our mission is to grow as sisters through dedication, excellence, acceptance, pride, and accountability.

Will you live the creed? The Delta Zeta sorority has women of high moral standing and character. The principles of good behavior and respect for oneself and others are the core values of Delta Zeta. We believe in the bond of sisterhood that is based on the understanding, love, friendship, and appreciation. Delta Zeta has always been well represented at the University of Louisville. We strive for women who show leadership, scholarship, athleticism, involvement, social and moral responsibility, etiquette, and a beauty that is seen inside & out.


	Beta Gamma wins National Awards!

The 48th National Convention of Delta Zeta was held from June 26 through June 30, 2008, at the Doral Country Club in Miami, Florida. The Beta Gamma Chapter won four major awards and was also recognized by the Delta Zeta Foundation in two other areas.

Awards/Recognition

National New Member Education Certificate (only 12 were given)
National Philantrophy Certificate (only 12 were given)
Recognized for service hours performed by DZ chapters....our members performed 177 hours each over the two year period ranking us third in the nation.
National membership award presented to the Beta Gamma Chapter for pledging quota during formal recruitment for 29 years straight!
National membership award for maintaining campus total for two consecutive years.
Recognition by the Delta Zeta Foundation as an official sponsor of Convention/Beta Gamma provided a donation which helped to cover the cost of convention speakers.
Recognition by the Delta Zeta Foundation for 100% participation by the chapter in the DZ Loyalty Fund for two consecutive years.
Chapter President, Amanda Keeling, was asked to serve on the convention Philantrophy committee.


	The Purpose of Delta Zeta...

"The purpose of this sorority shall be to unite its members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in actions; objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort."

If you are thinking about joining a sorority, there are so many reasons why Delta Zeta could be the sorority for you. Take a look at everything the Beta Gamma chapter has accomplished over the years while viewing the awards, leadership and history pages. We know you will be impressed with our rich history and accomplishments at the University of Louisville and on a national level within Delta Zeta. The above photo is Robyn Harris, a member of the 1973 University of Louisville cheerleading squad and a Delta Zeta alumnae. Delta Zeta has been on U of L's campus since 1928 and has a long history of campus involvement.


	Beta Gamma Royalty!

On Tuesday, January 8, 2008, December Parker (left) was named as one of the five young women were selected from a group of 28 Derby Festival Princess finalists. Those 28 were chosen from the original group of 114 applicants from 19 schools in Kentucky and Indiana. She is photographed with Beta Gamma alumnae and former princesses, Tara Lutz Schwartz (center) and Rachel Shee Overstreet. (Tara was actually crowned Queen of the Kentucky Derby Festival). The Beta Gamma chapter has a long line of members who have been selected as princesses. The Derby Festival Princesses act as ambassadors for the Derby Festival and the city as they represent the community at a variety of functions, including an appearance on NBC's Today Show.


	Delta Zeta Crowns the 2008 Miss U of L

Congratulations to Ashley Miller for winning the 2008 Miss U of L crown on Saturday, March 22. Sh SchoolCenter Picture

e represented the University of Louisville in the Miss Kentucky pageant on July 19. Congratulations to Ashley for making it to the top ten and for winning the Miss American Community Service Award Scholarship ($1,000)! She is photographed above with the first runner-up, Sarah Brady (right) and Shaina Esser, the second runner-up.

The Beta Gamma chapter of the Delta Zeta Sorority at the University of Louisville is pleased to bring back the tradition of crowning a Miss University of Louisville. This tradition was once part of the university and from our research, the last pageant was held in 1967.

Delta Zeta was honored to have the 2000 Miss America, Heather French Henry serve as our emcee for this special evening. Congratulations to all of the contestants who participated in the pageant....you'all were amazing!


	Beta Gamma Featured in U of L Marketing Materials

The University of Louisville kicked-off their new marketing campaign the end of February, 2008. The theme is "It's Happening Here."

Beta Gamma's Sarah Kayrouz (left) is featured on all of the marketing materials with three other students from the university.


	DELTA ZETA KNOCKS THEM DEAD AT THE 2008 FRYBERGER SING!

The Beta Gamma chapter again impressed the crowd at this year's Fryberger Greek Sing with their version of the award winning musical, "CHICAGO." Delta Zeta finished the competition in third place. The Beta Gamma chapter has won the competition for the last 12 out of 16 years! When DZ has not won the competition, we have placed in the top three performances.


	DZ AUCTION

The 11th Annual DZ Auction was held on Friday, September 19, 2008 and raised over $13,000.00 for our local chapter and national philantrophy projects. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's event such a success!


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