Initiation

[RxyChrldr]

Hey girls, just wanted to share that we had our initiation here at the Beta chapter (UW) tonight! It was awesome, and i'm now a full member of Delta Gamma...PC 2001!!

[CutiePie2000]

I am delighted to hear that! Welcome to Delta Gamma!

[twigs344]

Congrats!!! Welcome to Delta Gamma. I hope your experience in DG is as great as mine has been.
Tau Delta Eta forever,
Mary

[mmcat]

have a ball
mmcat
:p :cool:

[justamom]

My "baby" will soon be initiated!!! I was wondering if any of you had some suggestions for a gift I could give her? I'd like something that will be meaningful to her (even though I may not know WHY!) OR something that she is unlikely to receive or buy for herself. She is SOOOO into DG!!! I want to share in her happiness and this is the only way I can.
Thanks for any ideas you can share!

[RxyChrldr]

My mum sent me flowers for Initiation, and it made me so happy! Also, I think there are some things from the Anchor Trader listed online at www.deltagamma.org.

[justamom]

CutiePie2000 and RxyChrldr, thanks for the suggestios and the
links! She wears silver, would it be OK to get the drop in silver?
Does anyone wear charms? I like the idea of flowers, but they might die before she go them. Her roommate (DZ) has initiation that same weekend I think. No access to the Anchora, but I'll look at the links THANKS!

[aggieAXO]

sorry to invade your board but just wanted to say congrats. My grandmother was a DG and at one time she was honored as the oldest member that was still living (this was in the late 70's). I wish they had had DG at A&M when I pledged b/c I have read her diary and it is so neat to see how into DG she was.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally posted by justamom
CutiePie2000 and RxyChrldr, thanks for the suggestios and the
links! She wears silver, would it be OK to get the drop in silver?
Does anyone wear charms? I like the idea of flowers, but they might die before she go them. Her roommate (DZ) has initiation that same weekend I think. No access to the Anchora, but I'll look at the links THANKS!

The website USED TO HAVE Delta Gamma stuff on it and you could view it, but they're revamping their website and it is taking ages. Grrr.... That is why you can't find any parapharnalia (sp?) on there for purchase!

The drop in silver sounds lovely. I have seen it in both gold and silver. (I have a gold one myself with the Delta Gamma letters, but silver would be beautiful too!)

Some Delta Gamma symbols are the anchor, our letters, the rose and also the Raggedy Ann doll (she is called "Hannah"). Also anything pink and blue is very "Delta Gamma'ish!!"

Is there a boutique nearby you that might sell Greek logo stuff?
You could even get something embroidered with "Delta Gamma" on it or something like that. Also, if you go onto "ebay", you can find some jewellery, like rings and stuff like that.

Hope that this helped!! :-)

[justamom]

Sure did help! I also found a thread on GC search "Greek Gifts" and I think it was the AGD forum that had like 5 or 6 links.

We have a student union, but it's very small. I'm kind of torn between the drop and the sweatshirt now. Hmmmm. Our big deal was a jersey with letters and I remember I couldn't wait to wear it.
Oh gee, I'll think of somethng. Thanks for all the help!!!

[twigs344]

Justamom,
I'm not sure if this is the same at every chapter (I think it is), but our big thing was getting something with the crest on it for initiation. Because you are not allowed to have anything with the crest on it until you are initiated. I know alot of our girls get really pretty discs to wear on a necklace with the crest engraved on it. Just a thought...Tell your daughter i said congrats!
Mary

[justamom]

I like that idea!

One thing she told me that sounded so odd happened at Greek Retreat this past weekend. EVERY GLO and BGLO was represented. They broke them into groups to do skits and their group(all new membes) decided to go with a serious note. It was about the values Greek life helps you develop. All but her said a line from their creed. She said they(DG) were told not to speak the creed outside of chapter (even though it can be printed) Is that a local custom? It's OK if you can't respond to that!!! So, for her part she simply said, "Do Good". I have no doubt she said it with great drama! LOL They ended their skit by saying these are the values you have instilld in us. Are they still instilled in you?

They all got such a tremendous response. The actives couldn't believe the stength of the new members!

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by justamom
I'm kind of torn between the drop and the sweatshirt now. Hmmmm. Our big deal was a jersey with letters and I remember I couldn't wait to wear it.

JAM, just go on and get your li'l DG both the drop and the letters. You KNOW you want to! ;)

[mmcat]

forgive earlier post...
contrats jam and new dg...
enjoy
everything is all good
mmcat
:p

[justamom]

Thanks all! My daughter is such a pickle head! First she says one thing then another! I still haven't gotten anything for her. (shhh-she has been in a rather FOUL mood- Lots of swinging emotions)

Now she wants to send a Greek catalogue home. Oh well, I feel like it's past the surprise point. Some days you just can't read your kids. ANYWAY, Ill figure out which pages ar more worn thn the others since she won't give me a clue as to what she is interested in!

[DG4evah]

My favorite thing when I was a collegian was a wide band ring with the crest on it. It came in all gold or all silver. I wore it on my pointer finger. I gave it to my little sis (wish I had kept it!). They still sell them- go to www.deltagamma.org then go to Anchor Trader there is a link to their jeweler. They have become much more expensive than in the late 80's.
My favorite thing as an alumnae is: My circle pendent pin-holder! It allows you to wear your pin in it or take your pin out and wear the pin separately. They didn't have them when I was in school. They are pretty pricey but I get sooooo many compliments on it because it allows me to wear my pin all the time. I wear it on a long chain & sometimes on a choker-type of necklace. I have the silver one because my pin is white gold. You can also find the pendant on DG website's jewelry section.

[MegPeg922]

JustaMom,

I definately think that you should get your daughter flowers for her initiation. On mine, my entire family had sent letters to me and a few girls got flowers, but I didnt!! I just think that she would like them!

Meghan

[justamom]

I'm STILL waiting on a bracelt that I ordered for her. I was hoping to give it to her this weekend. They are having one of their fundraising events, Jazz Lunceon. I'm really looking forward to it.

One more question-At her presentation, when the fathers escort their daughters at the New Initiates formal, should we get her a single rose-fowers or WHAT??? Is there a tradition, or does it just vary from campus to campus? Maybe I'll ask around at the luncheon, but at my formal, the chapter presented us with a flower.

Maybe I'll get the bracelet today or tomorrow...

On a brighter note-she is so happy with DG. She loves her sisters, in fact three are apt. hunting for next year. She has high hopes to be an officer (Pres-one day) or maybe a spot on Panhellenic. We shall see how it unfolds.
MAYBE-MAYBE-MAYBE!!!

My old roommate (who was a DG) was tickled pink when I told her about my daughter! She still keeps in touch with some of her sisters after all these years.

[aggieAXO]

Thanks, my mother just found my grandmother's invitation to join the chapter at UC berkeley the other day (otherwise known as a bid I think-oh I am soooo old I can't remember)it is very old but still in great condition, I am going to keep it in case I have a daughter that becomes a DG someday. I have so much DG stuff from her.

Originally posted by Pink&Blue



aggieAXO that is so cool that your grandmother was a DG and you got to read about her love for DG!