Delta Gamma
Zeta Eta Chatper-Texas State Univeristy
In the fall of 1985, nine Southwest women: Laura Bounds, Kim Bruskie, Catherine Helm, Lisa Kobza, Jeanne Marchal, Yvonne McGinnis, Susan McIntyre, Monique Reyna, and Rebecca Well had a dream. They discussed the need for expansion for sororities on campus.
A sorority not only for social purposes, but it was also bases on unique and diverse women. Because of this need, these women formed and founded Delta Kappa Pi. Their dream started becoming a reality. While searching for a strong national women's fraternity to affiliate with, Delta Kappa Pi worked hard to become one of the strongest sororities on campus. Delta Kappa Pi had colony members plus four pledge classes whiched helped her grow, expand, and make a name for herself at SWT.
In the fall of 1987, Delta Gamma expressed an interest in colonizing DKPi. Delta Gamma's interest in diversity and the goals and ideas behind Delta Gamma's seemed so similar to Delta Kappa Pi, and it was inevitable that they came together. So, on December 1, 1988, the Southwest Texas State University colony of Delta Gamma was established. With the help of many advisors, seventy-two women started on a three month long road to installation.
Finally on April 30, 1988, the chapter charter was presented. After two-an-a-half years, the dream came true.
President
Sarah Duran
zhpresident@gmail.com
As being President for the past year, it have given me more than anything I could have expected and much more. I've learn to be a better leader and delegate but I've learned that no matter what that my CMT has my back and we want the best for the chapter. I can't wait to see what the next President does either. -Sarah
VP Programming
Corie Lange
zhvpprogramming1@gmail.com
My position of VP Programming puts me in charge of the calendar and I organize all sisterhood events and chapter retreat. My position has made me a leader in Delta Gamma and has really taught me how capable I am with managing events while balancing school, family, and other clubs I belong to. -Corie
My position has given more more than I could have ever imagined. It provides experiences and opportunities that challenge me to be the best person and leader I can be. I have been able to gain important skills that I will continue to use for the rest of my life. My position has also given me a chance to become even closer to a wonderful group of women. -Natalie
VP Member Education
Megan Leihgeber
zhvpmembered@gmail.com
From coming from another chapter and then getting a VP positions have let me get to know myself and this chapter so much! They let me in with open arms and I've meet some amazing women through being this year's Member Educator and meeting so many wonder new members we have. I have learned so much about myself and the chapter and I am very grateful. -Megan
VP Finance
Kirstie Barrick
zhvpfinance@gmail.com
VP Finance has helped me grow as a leader and has given me the confidence that I thought I could never have. I have learned about budgeting and the fact that each indiviual has a key role in making this organization successful. -Kirstie
VP Panhellenic
Katie Martinez
zhvppanhellenic@gmail.com
Being the Panhellenic delegate has given me so many opportunities to meet some amazing women from so many other chapters. I've learn how to manage my tme better and what it means to be more knowledgable of other chapters and councils. I have a better Go Greek Attitude and unity for all of the members in our community and having this position has taught me so much about it. -Katie
VP Membership
Chelsea Haden
zhvpmembership@gmail.com
Having an officer position in a sorority is such an honor. It has really helped me grow into the woman I am today. It has really pushed me outside of my comfort zone, and not be afraid to stand up in front of over 200 women and lead them through the stressful and crazy process of recruitment. Words cannot describe how thankful I am to have had this amazing experience and I would do it all over again in a heart beat! -Chelsea
VP Foundation
Bridgette DeLong
zhvpfoundation@gmail.com
Being Vice President of Foundation for Delta Gamma has really made me grow as a leader. Before my position I was nervous to talk in front of large groups of people, couldn't write a professional email to save my life, and wasn't as confident in myself in being a leader. Now I have over come all my fears and feel I have been transformed into a responsible leader. Taking a position in my sorority was one of the best things I have done for myself and have enjoyed every minute of it.
-Bridgette
VP Communication
Bryanna Armstrong
zhvpcommunication@gmail.com
Being the Vice President of communications this semester has taught me SO much, but the most important I would say would be how to manage my time. I wouldn't say that I was qualified for this position beforehand whatsoever, but that was where the perseverance, learning and question asking came in to play. I don't believe you need to be qualified prior to because these positions are about growing, and how much you learn in such a short period of time is insane. It's been so much fun sitting in CMT meetings and seeing how everything works behind the scenes and I believe it's something everyone should experience while being in a sorority. -Bryanna