Hello everyone,

Eta O has had a very busy fall semester and we are excited to share all the great things we have been up to. Formal recruitment was September 8-11th and Eta O was proud to welcome 26 wonderful new members into our chapter. Since then we have been busy teaching our precious new members all about what it means to be a true Delta Gamma and showing off all the good we are doing to those on campus at UAFS. The new members of Eta Omicron are currently in the process of finding out who their Bigs are! Big/Little reveal is this weekend and the Littles have been receiving clues and presents all week from their Bigs. It is such an exciting time to be a New Member of Delta Gamma.

Our chapter is currently working hard on Homecoming, we are so excited to compete in the various competitions and have our beautiful sister Hayley Carter represent DG. Homecoming is October 15th which is also part of Alumni weekend, and to go along with that Eta O has many events planned for our very own Alumni. Our sisters cannot wait for our Alumni to come back and celebrate Homecoming weekend with us. CMT is also at work planning many events for the rest of the semester. We have mother/daughter day October 22nd & Anchor Slam October 27th.

Now that Eta O is back on schedule we will be updating more frequently and back to our sister of the week routine. Keep checking in on facebook for up to date pictures and post about day to day DG activities! Thanks for all of your continued support, we love you all!

Once you choose hope, anything is possible. Christopher Reeve

It's the mostt wonderful time of the yeaaaar- Recruitment Week!

Soo, we're all getting excited about Pi Chis coming back to us and NEW MEMBERS joining us on SUNDAAAY! Woohooooo! That being said, here's some important things you may want to read...

1. CHECK E-MAILS, CHECK E-MAILS, CHECK E-MAILS, ANDDD CHECK E-MAILS

- Really cannot stress this one enough. This is such an important part of making sure you are on top of all things regarding recruitment. Check your e-mail at breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight snack, etc. CHECK YOUR E-MAILS!

2. FILL OUT SPONSORSHIP FORMS.

- If we want to have a successful recruitment, this NEEDS to get done. Allison has sent an e-mail (wow, look at that, an e-mail... maybe you should go check it!) and it has a list of PNMs AND the high school they attended! How convenient is that? Fillll em out, bring them to practice, which is WEDNESDAY AT 7.

3. DRESS REHEARSAL IS TOMORROW at 7 in the Campus Center.

- Bring your moms and smiling, recruitment ready faces!:)

4. CDC Courtney is flying into town today!

- Introduce yourself to her! Also, directors and VPs, check your e-mail to see what time you're meeting with her in the next week. Make her feel comfortable, invite her to hangout, don't keep her cooped up in the chapter room, that's no fun! I know you are all fun and outgoing girls!:)

5. ASK ALLISON IF YOU CAN HELP HER IN ANY WAY!

- She has sooooo much to do for recruitment, don't put it all on her! Would you like that? I bet not! Soo, help her as much as you possibly can!

6. Check, check, triple check, and check again.

- Make sure you know when you need to be at recruitment each day and what you have to wear! Don't be late because Blair WILL not spare anyone! Be there on time and ready to recruit!

7. WEAR YOUR LETTERS!

- This is the time to PR, only 2 days left until recruitment starts! WEAR THOSE LETTERS, LADIES!

I think that's alllll for now... Let's have a good week of school and a great week of recruitment!

I'll leave y'all with this quote...

"Go into the world and do well, but more importantly go into the world and DO GOOD!"

ItB

Helpful Tips for PNMs!:)

It’s that time of year again, formal recruitment has completely taken over our lives and we have all been preparing for one of the biggest weeks of the year (Well, for Greeks anyway).

Last year I was a PNM, so it’s a very welcomed change to be on the other side of the situation!

If you’re a PNM, here’s some advice:
Don’t be nervous, the members are just as nervous as you are, you’re the future of their organization.

1. Be yourself.
2. Be open-minded, try not to get stuck on going XYZ or worry about reputations, half of the things you hear are rumors.
3. Have a positive attitude- If you’re happy to be there, that chapter is going to be happy to have you back.
4. Don’t worry about awkward conversations, we’ve practiced for hours on end & have a surplus of questions to ask you.
5. Ask questions! We want to see that you’re interested!

Hope that helps! Best of luck to all of my DG’s & other Panhellenic women out there preparing for or starting recruitment soon!!

Sister of the Week!

Amber Sneddon!

Hometown: Greenwood, Arkansas
Major: English with teacher licenser 7-12/ Special Education 4-12
Dream Job: My own non-profitable human development center or director of special education in a school district
Favorite Class and Why: Any class that Dr. Fudge teaches, because he loves his jobs and truly cares for his students
Crafts, paintings, hanging out with friends and family
Favorite Music: Pretty much anything and everything from the 1990's
Favorite TV Show: Law & Order SVU
Favorite Movie: Crazy, Stupid Love
Favorite Food: R&R curry express or Panera Bread
Favorite DG Memory: Bid day with my best friend and closest sister Kaci Singer. We have been to both ends of the world with each other, and our sisterhood grows every day...I don't know where I would be without her!

Yayyyy, Hannah!

Our dear sister, Hannah McGowen, got engaged to her boyfriend, Blake Elliot, over the summer break! Hannah kept it a secret for so long, and everyone, including her big, Ashley Mitchell, was COMPLETELY surprised! I asked Hannah to tell us about to engagement and this is what she had to say:

Last Valentines day Blake had been hinting at proposing, but when the time finally came around he pulled out a candy ring pop! It was pretty funny, but I was frustrated, haha. So, this summer, we went to PCB and we had just eaten dinner with his family when he started complaining of a migraine. He left to go to "Walgreens" and I went to the beach with his family, and then we went to the pool at our resort. Blake came back and met us at the pool and asked me if I wanted to go for a walk on the beach. I told him I didn't really want to because I just got back from the beach. He begged and begged me to go with him so finally I gave in. We were walking on the beach and he was acting really nervous and fidgety! He started pouring his heart out to me and right when I think he is going to propose he pulls out a candy ring pop! At this point I am livid! Right as I am about to grab the ring pop and throw it, he opens it up and pulls a real ring out . It was perfect! The diamond was his Great Grandmother's, which makes me feel REALLY special

Congrats Hannah and Blake! We're all so happy for you and excited for another Delta Gamma wedding! Love you sister! ItB!

Sister of the Week!

Jill Gordon!

Hometown- Fort Smith, AR

Major- Secondary history/social studies teacher licensure with special education endorsement

Graduation- December 2011

Dream job- "When I start teaching I will being living my dream."

Favorite class and why- African American history. I think it's important to be knowledgeable on the lives of people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, etc. this class provided me a wealth of knowledge on the history of people of African American decent and respect them for their trials in history.

Favorite thing to do on the weekend - Sleeping in and spending time with my family:)

Favorite music - I honestly like all types of music. It really just depends on the song and the mood I'm in.

Favorite TV show - Army Wives and anything on Animal Planet.

Favorite movie - I don't have a favorite. I love comedies, romantic movies, and war movies.

Favorite restaurant - Cheesecake Factory!

Favorite DG memory - During my first recruitment I was the Director of Recruitment Records and a member of EVC. We stayed late every night after everyone went home. We even went to Judy's (an alumni) house to complete EVC stuff because the janitors kicked us out. Our alumnis are the best! When we were leaving I accidentally said, "I love you, Mom." to Judy because I was so tired. On pref night we waited and waited for our list of new sisters, falling asleep, until Mia (another alumni) ran into the room super excitedly. Amanda Chavez, Rebeka Holyfield, and I grabbed the list screaming with excitement. The hard work from everyone paid off. We got every member we wanted! Because we worked so close together, Amanda and I became super close and now I couldn't imagine my life without her.

Sister of the Week!

Allison Harpenau!

Hometown: Fort Smith

Major: Marketing
Graduation Year: 2013
Dream Job: Pharmaceutical Sales
Favorite class and why: Psychology - because I enjoy learning about the way people function.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Watch movies or shop :)
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite TV Show: The Game
Favorite Movie: Love And Basketball
Favorite Restaurant: La Huerta
Favorite DG Memory: My own bid day- which is the only reason I'm able to have any DG memories so it HAS to be my favorite! :)

Update!

Okay, so I haven't posted in SOOO long. Sorry for the slacking, summer got the best of me for a bit, but I'm back! That being said I want to talk about how AWESOME RPW 3 was! Allison did an AMAZING job, like I knew she would! I think it's safe to say that this will be the best recruitment we will have so far! We're going to sound good, look good, and most importantly keep DOING GOOD! Don't forget to keep checking e-mails about important things such as bid day, helping with recruitment, dues, sponsorship forms, etc. School starts Monday, so, let's put on those pearly teeth on smile mode and talk to some wonderful women about how great greek life is!

Don't forget:

1. to change your profile picture to say "Go Greek!" and put the dates for recruitment.
2. to make your pictures private! I love our Pi Chis just as much as you do, but let's remember that PNMs are not supposed to know who they are affiliated with. Don't worry, only a few more weeks until we can let everyone in on the big secret!:)
3. to check what time you're helping with move-in this weekend (if you are)
4. about the Panhellenic workshop on Saturday at 2 (I think?)
5. joint CMT Sunday in the NEW chapter room
6. 1st Fall chapter in the Health/Science center at 8 PM. Pretty Little Liars is on Tuesday's now, so, no excuses for being late;)

Now, that all of that is out of the way, enjoy the rest of summer and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE help out with recruitment as much as you all possibly can!

ItB!

Sister of the Week!

Kaci Singer!

Hometown: Greenwood, AR
Major: English Education
Graduation Year: 2012
Dream Job: Magazine Editor for Vogue
Favorite class and why: 1960's. We got to talk about the counterculture of the 60's, the music, I related myself with what my grandparents grew up with. It was such an interesting class. The 60's definitely wasn't all about bellbottoms and peace signs.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Shop, travel, paint, blog.
Favorite Music: Country.
Favorite TV Show: Bachelor.
Favorite Movie: Sex in the City.
Favorite Restaurant: Rolando's.
Favorite DG Memory: Getting my Big, Meredith Land-Penzo. She has been such an inspiration in my life and I hope to be half the person she is someday.

Sister of the Week!

Whitley Edwards!

Hometown: Fayetteville, AR
Major: Studio Art
Graduation Year: 2012
Dream Job: Having my own studio and boutique where kids can come an be creative and where people can come to find local art and unique gifts.
Favorite class and why: Advanced Drawing, because drawing has always been my own personal therapy and I've never had a class I enjoyed more than that one.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: In the summer, lay by the pool with my sisters and friends, any other time of the year- anything that involves one of my sisters company because we always have fun no matter what we're doing.

Favorite Music: I love everything but I'd probably have to go with country.

Favorite TV Show: Bones
Favorite Movie: Bridget Jones Diary 1 and 2
Favorite Restaurant: La Huerta or any Italian restaurant
Favorite DG Memory: After being in DG for 3 years already, there are WAYYYYY TOO MANY AMAZING memories to choose from, one of them I guess would be at the Greek Awards this year when DG won several different awards and looking around the crowd of sisters and seeing the excitement on their faces and how proud they were to call themselves Delta Gamma's and how all their hard work had paid off.

Sister of the Week!

Sarah Davis!

Hometown: Alma, Ar
Major: Nursing BSN
Graduation Year: December 2011
Dream Job: State Legislator or Arkansas Healthcare Director
Favorite class and why: Adult Critical Care II
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Go to the lake!! Can you say awwweesome.
Favorite Music: Indie/Folk
Favorite TV Show: That 70's Show
Favorite Movie: Fight Club
Favorite Restaurant: Shogun buuut only the sushi bar no hibachi grill.
Favorite DG Memory:.. Having my sisters rush the stage after one of my sisters, Rebecca, crowned me for Miss UA Fort Smith. It was amazing to have such a great group of girls supporting me!

Sister of the Week!

Charity Bilyeu!

Hometown: Greenwood, AR
Major: Middle Level Education emphasis in Language and Social Studies.
Graduation Year: December 2011
Dream Job: Fifth Grade Language Arts/Social studies teacher in a town outside a large city.
Favorite class and why: All my education classes were really enjoyable, yet informative which have prepared me to become a teacher.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: I love "getting away". Whether it be going to greenwood to see my parents or going on a quick vacation with sisters. Getting away for a weekend is what I look forward to all week!
Favorite Music: I don't have just one favorite. Obviously I love Lady Gaga.. I also love Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Maroon5, Eli Young Band, Lil Wayne, and The Beatles. Kind of random, right?
Favorite TV Show: Pretty Little Liars
Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama
Favorite Restaurant: La Huerta
Favorite DG Memory: Last July, Lydia and I went to the Miss Arkansas pagaent to cheer on Rebecca. It was so great to see our sister shine. It was even better that we stayed in a huuuuuuge condo for free!

Sister of the Week!

Taylon Dye!

Hometown: Fort Smith, AR

Major: Accounting
Graduation Year: 2014
Dream Job: I've always wanted to own a wildlife rehabilitation center, I've raised raccoons, squirrels, and this ugly opossum named Ricky.
Favorite class and why: Definitely Speech because I am well spoken when it comes to things I believe in.
Favorite Music: Mumford & Sons "The Cave", and Willie Nelson's "Hurt"
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld
Favorite Movie: The Road...just kidding, that movie was horrible, my favorite movie of the year was a tie between "The town", and the "Last Three Days"
Favorite Restaurant: Red Lobsters, and yes, I say it with an S.
Favorite DG Memory: Delta Gamma was so supportive of my engagement, it really did make it even more special then it already was!

Way to go Eta-O!

Three of our LOVELY sisters participated in the Inaugural Song Contest! All Delta Gamma collegiate and alumnae chapters were eligible to submit one song in each category. The song(s) that best represents Delta Gamma’s mission, values and pride in membership, and has premium sound quality, would be selected as the winner.

Ellie, Lauren, and one of our 2011 Pi Chi's played the songs they submitted to the contest for us one night at chapter. I don't know if everyone heard them, but I did and they were AWESOME! The girls worked sooo hard to get their songs in by the deadline in April.

Winners were announced a few days ago and what do you know, Eta O won the Spirit Award!

You girls did amazing and alllll of us are so proud! Way to put our little chapter on the map by doing good!:)

Lauren

Ellie

2011 Pi Chi!

Go, Greek, Go!

Do you know of an amazing woman heading to UAFS this fall? Share with her all about how AMAZING Greek Life is here on our beautiful campus! Make sure to tell her to check out the UA Fort Smith NPC Website to register for recruitment. And you know when a good time to tell a future student about Greek Life is? At NSO! Make sure you're being friendly and outgoing! After allll, recruitment is YEAR ROUND and you are ALWAYS wearing your letters:)

Sister of the Week!

Brittany Bell!

Hometown: Greenwood, AR

Major: Dental Hygiene

Graduation Year: 2012

Dream Job: Dental Hygienist working for a dentist in an office close to a beach. :)

Favorite class and why: Anything dental, I LOVE teeth. ;)

Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Go out with my sisters!

Favorite Music: COUNTRY!!, DMB, Jack Johnson, Darius Rucker..

Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother, The Office..

Favorite Movie: The Breakup

Favorite Restaurant: I don't really have a favorite...I love food period.

Favorite DG Memory: Getting lost on our Deegee Float trip.. :)

Well, would you look at that!

We should all know by now that if my head weren't attached to my body, I'd forget about it... justtt like I have forgotten about one HUGE event that took place this spring semester! Delta Gamma Fraternity received the top award given to a fraternity or sorority, the Chapter Excellence Trophy. To receive this award, Delta Gamma had to excel in almost every single award category offered. This would not have been possible without being the amazing, dedicated sisters that we are! Yay for Eta O!

Alsoooo, our own president, Emilee Higdon, won the Greek Woman of the Year award as well! Sooooo, now we have a Delta Gamma as Homecoming Queen, Miss UA-Fort Smith, Miss International AND Greek Woman of the Year! It's great to be a DG!

Time to Catch Up!

Wow! So, who remembered that we even had a blog with how busy we were this past semester?! It went by so fast, but as the saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun!" And, boy, did we have a fun semester! Let's do a recap of all the great events that have taken place...

This past semester was FILLED with snow days! I think about seven...? None of which were wasted, though. We Southern Belles got to experience what a real winter season is like!

Oh, and what about Homecoming Week? Delta Gamma did good and participated in many different events such as Yell like Hell, a banner contest, and wagon parade! The weather was not the best, but we made the best of it! And our own, Kaci Singer, got Homecoming Queen! Woohoo!

This semester we also had the annual Miss University of Arkansas Fort Smith pageant. Delta Gamma, Rebecca Wheeley did wonderful and won the pageant last year and had to give her crown up this year. Delta Gamma had five participates - alllllll of them did SUCH an amazing job and represented Delta Gamma SO well! Congratulations to all the girls who competed and a special congrats to our own, Sarah Davis, who won the pageant!

Delta Gamma welcomed a beautiful, new COB class this past spring semester. We couldn't ask for better baby DG's! We also had a spring initiation, it was awesome getting to see our new sisters learn more about what it's really like to be a Delta Gamma!

In March, Greek Life participated in Greek Week 2011. The theme was Around the World in 8 Ways. Delta Gamma selected the country of Jamaica! We all had a blast participating in events like quiz bowl, tug of war, and a tailgate filled with lots of yummmmmy food from all around the world! Overall Delta Gamma placed 4th, but Hayley Davis won Miss International! So, correct me if I'm wrong, but this means that the 2011 Homecoming Queen, Miss University of Arkansas Fort Smith 2011, and Miss International 2011 are ALL Delta Gamma's! It's been a great semester to wear the golden anchor!

We ended the year with semi-formal, which was so much fun! Kaci Singer and her crew did such an amazing job putting together the "Bow-Tie Ball"! There were cute bow-tie cookies, cute decorations, cute dresses, and cute boys in their bow-ties! Overall it was a good time for everyone! Anddd we voted Mr. Hunter K. Cabe from Kappa Alpha Order our Anchorman! Yay, Hunter!

So, overall, it's been a fun-filled semester for the ladies of the Eta Omicron chapter of Delta Gamma! Right now we're in recruitment mode trying to prepare for the welcoming of new, beautiful women in the Fall! We're going to try to update this blog a lot more often, so, keep checking back to see how we're doing! Hope everyone is having a happy and safe summer!:)