Phi Lambda Events...
Big/Lil Program
During the first month of the semester, new members will have temporary big sisters. Temporary big sisters will welcome the new members by treating them to ice cream and pizza parties, movies, and will help them transition into college life. At the end of the month, each new member is matched with a big sister who will serve as a friend, confidant and mentor throughout her college years and beyond.
Moms' and Dads' Weekends
Tri Delta Dads are invited to TCU during the fall to have barbecue, enjoy a morning golfing, and go to a football game with his daughter. Moms join their daughters in the spring for brunch, a fashion show and a fabulous weekend!
Founder's Day
Tri Deltas celebrate Founders Day in November. The Fort Worth Alumnae chapter and Phi Lambdas unite to celebrate Tri Deltas all over the nation in a candlelight ceremony. Ceremonies are conducted for 25 and 50-year alumnae of Tri Delta. The event features a fabulous meal and an inspiring speaker!
Chapter Retreat
During the fall, the ladies of Tri Delta unite to get away from campus to have some fun. Past activities have included yoga classes, salsa dancing, and a day at the lake.
Pansy Brunch
Graduating seniors are honored each April with a beautiful luncheon to celebrate the memories made in college and those to be made as Tri Delta alumnae!
Deltas Only Events
Throughout each semester, Delta Only events are offered to provide time for social bonding among our chapter. Past events include Line Dancing at Billy Bob's Texas, Marble Slab Ice Cream, pledge class parties and so much more!
Social Events
Tri Deltas sponsor two social events each semester. During the fall, Tri Deltas welcome new members with our Victory party and celebrate the holiday season with our Formal. In the spring, we kick up our boots for a Western party and get dressed up for a fun Theme party!
Enrich your academic experience...
Scholar Dollars
Earn "dollars" by getting remarkable grades and meeting with professors. At the end of the semester, we hold an auction. You can use your dollars to bid on various items. Past prizes have included iPods, $100 gift cards, perfume and so much more. The more dollars you earn, the better prizes you can win!
Smarty Pants
If you make an A on a test, quiz, or paper, you can put your name in a bucket. A weekly winner is chosen to win gift cards to local restaurants, Starbucks or iTunes.
Lots of scholarship opportunities
As a sorority member, you will have the option to apply for many scholarships, including the TCU women's scholarship given out by Tri Delta each year. Tri Delta offers many scholarships to undergraduate and graduate women who excel in campus involvement, community service, academic achievement, and who demonstrate financial need.
Develop your faith...
Tri Delta offers an opportunity to build upon your faith and spirituality through weekly Bible studies led by one of our members.
Serve others...
Participate in community service projects with your friends including Habitat for Humanity, Children's Closet, Tarrant County Food Bank, Cook Children's Hospital, Race for the Cure, and so many more.
Enhance your leadership skills...
Tri Delta offers more than 35 leadership positions ranging from Song Chair to Homecoming Chair and from T-shirt chair to Academic Development chair. These positions prepare young women to take on responsibility that will train her for future leadership opportunities.
Get Involved at TCU...
Tri Deltas can be seen all over campus in Student Foundation, Order of Omega, Mortar Board, CEO Club, TCU Cheerleading, Student Nurses Association, Reformed University Fellowship, TCU Track and Cross Country, TCU Theater and many more!
There is something for everyone in Tri Delta!
Officers
Jenny Van Keppel, President As President of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am required to be a representative of our chapter on campus and in the Fort Worth community at all times. I work very closely with all of our officers and advisors to ensure our chapter is following all policies- both with TCU and nationals. I attend Panhellenic Meetings once a week, as well as Presidents' meetings with all of the Sorority Presidents. I also serve as a member of Recruitment Team, Standards, and OTC. Being President is a very rewarding experience, and an amazing opportunity to serve such a great organization!
Kaitlin Travis, VP Administration As VPA, As VP of Administration of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I oversee all aspects of Phi Lambda's officers, ensuring that each officer is trained and fulfilling her job responsibilities appropriately. I preside at Officers' Council meetings in addition to planning and presiding at Officer Training. One of the most important and tedious parts of my job is to organize and complete Phi Lambda's accreditation plan for E.O. I am also responsible for planning visits from Field Consultants and CDO, including: scheduling meetings with officers and advisors, scheduling meetings with appropriate TCU personnel, scheduling pick-ups from and returns to airport, if necessary, scheduling members to accompany and share meals, and preparing the third-floor room appropriately.
Lorene Agather, VP Chapter Development As VP Chapter Development of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am responsible for holding the members accountable for all of Tri Delta's policies and standards. I am one of the five members on the Standards committee. My responsibility on this committee is to keep the values and morals of Tri Delta a part of our everyday lives holding the members responsible for their actions. In the fall I organize the Initiation Ritual
Megan Philipp, VP Membership As VP of Membership of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, My job is in charge of seeing that the membership team, as a whole, does a great job during recruitment and integrating the new pledge class into our chapter efficiently. I oversee all of the business that comes with recruitment. I attend Pan-Hellenic meetings and work closely with the other three members of the recruitment team. I help plan all the rush workshops for the chapter and help with ordering things for actual recruitment week. I'd say my biggest job is getting work week planned. It is my job to inform the chapter on the bylaws of Pan-Hellenic and teach everyone about our unique way to put on a great rush!
Kelsie Overall, VP Finance As Vice President of Finance for Phi Lambda, I am responsible for all aspects of Phi Lambda's finances and bookkeeping. I send monthly reports to E.G. I also must enter all of the NM's on Bill Highway immediately after Bid Day. I am in charge of invoicing each chapter member for dues on Bill Highway. I also collect receipts for chapter business from officers and reimburse them in a timely manner. In addition, I am responsible for keeping track of 30/60/90 as well as attending Standards meetings at least twice a month to notify Standards of members who are behind in payments. I work closely with Treasurer in all DDD financial matters.
Stacie Shepler, VP Public Relations As Vice President of Public Relations, I advertise all the aspects of Delta Delta Delta at TCU to the campus and community. I promote our philanthropy events, achievements of our members, and maintain our positive relationships with those around us. I am responsible for emphasizing the many facets of Tri Delta to other groups around campus, the TCU administration and faculty, and the Fort Worth community and alumni. I also assist the members of the Public Relations team in any way possible. I ensure that those around us see all the positive aspects of the TCU Tri Deltas.
Morgan Buckley, Membership Development As Membership Development of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I focus on the development and needs of the girls in the chapter as individuals. I plan Parent's Weekend and Dad's Weekend in the fall and Mom's weekend in the spring. This office is also responsible for scheduling Deltas Only events, a time for the chapter to get together outside of meeting and hang out! This has included things like ice cream socials, breakfast parties, and yoga classes!
Kirby Allison, Academic Development As Academic Development of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I monitor the chapter's academic standing and provide one-on-one help for Tri Deltas. I'm in charge of scholar dollars, Tri Delta tutoring, and other academic incentive programs. I enjoy helping the new members adjust to the college load and encourage all members to keep their academics in check. My goal is do whatever I can to make sure each member feels comfortable with her schooling.
Megan Adams, Assistant Academic As Assistant Academic Development of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am responsible for Study Hall within the academic program. It is important I help the Academic Development Chair keep up with members' academic standing and report members' information concerning bylaws.
Deanee Ayoub, New Member Educator As New Member Educator of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I educate the New Members on Tri Delta's history, traditions, insignia, and other important information. I must preside at weekly NM meetings until Initiation. I encourage the NM's in all aspects of their new life as collegians including academics, character responsibility, financial responsibility, leadership and sisterhood. I oversee NM's integration into the chapter. I am responsible for planning Bid Night dinner and Bid Night activities for NM's in addition to planning door signs and DDD gifts for NM's on Bid Night. I also plan and lead activities for NM Retreat. I assist the Sponsor Chair in all activities involving NM's and Big Sisters (both temporary and permanent). I must also oversee and ensure each NM's completion of greeklife.edu. It is also my responsibility to complete all necessary paperwork for DDD Executive Office which includes pledging, initiation and ordering of badges. I am a member of Standards and a member of the Risk Management Team, working closely with all members of Standards, on a rotating basis, in the monitoring of all parties and mixers.
Julie Mills, Continuing Education As Continuing Education of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am primarily responsible for honoring the seniors. In the spring, I organize Pansy Brunch and read senior letters. In the fall, I educate the chapter on slating.
Molly McCabe, Assistant New Member Educator As Assistant New Member Educator of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I assist the New Member Educator with all activities for NM's, including plans for: NM gifts and activities for Bid Night, NM Retreat and activities designed for NM class. I must attend and participate in meaningful ways in all NM meetings. I assist the Sponsor Chair in all plans and activities for Big/Little pairings. I support the New Members in their assimilation into the chapter and into collegiate life.
Lauren Gilmore, Recruitment Chair As Recruitment Chair of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I work closely with Recruitment Team to ensure all aspects of chapter's Recruitment run smoothly. I coordinate chapter's education on Conversation piece of Work Week and Recruitment. I order all necessary equipment/decorations for Recruitment. I also work with Fort Worth DDD alumnae president to create e-vites for Skit Night and Bid Day dinner. I ensure that the banner is hung outside the DDD house on Bid Day. I serve as a member of Membership Selection Committee. I assist in match-ups during Recruitment as well as assisting VP/Recruitment in paperwork to be sent to DDD's Executive Office immediately following Recruitment. I also assist the Sponsor Chair in matching NM's with Big Sisters.
Mary Bell and Logan Vaughan, Reference Chairs As Reference Chairs of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, we work closely as an integral part of Recruitment Team as members of Membership Selection Committee. We both work tirelessly during the spring and summer to accomplish the following: establish relationships with Alumnae Reference Chairs from various cities, grade all references received, write and mail thank-you's for each reference received, keep files for all references received, select, in conjunction with VP/Membership, Recruitment Chair, and Recruitment Advisors, members of Core and prepare and present Core packet and slide show to the chapter. We must also assist in match-ups during Recruitment and assist VP/Recruitment in paperwork to be sent to DDD's Executive Office immediately following Recruitment. Finally, we are responsible for assisting the Sponsor Chair in matching NM's with Big Sisters.
Morgan Relyea, Secretary As Secretary of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am responsible for organization of chapter information, including, but now limited to: keeping an updated list of each chapter member's names, e-mail, home address, phone number, birthday, and major/minor. I take attendance at all meetings and inform Standards twice a month of members who have more than two absences. I also take minutes at all meetings and count all votes taken at meeting. In addition, on a daily basis I relay e-mails to the entire chapter.
Ashley Wylie, Risk Management As Risk Management Chair of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am responsible for educating the chapter in the areas of health-various "wellness" issues as well as safety issues. I also arrange for speakers/programs which address such vital issues. As a member of the Risk Management Team, I work closely with Standards, on a rotating basis, in the monitoring of all parties and mixers.
Katherine Hessel, Communications Chair As Communications Chair of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, it is my responsibility to monitor and creatively update the Phi Lambda website. I must be attuned to current chapter activities and be creative in promoting attendance at all activities.
Amber Gardner, Community Service Chair As Community Service Chair of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am responsible for overseeing that the chapter is aware of community service opportunities on Campus and around Fort Worth. Each member is required to complete 3 hours of community service by the end of the semester. I organize and set up opportunities for girls to get involved in. I also keep track of the hours completed by each member.
Taylor Kopycinski, Philanthropy Chair As Philanthropy Chair of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am responsible for planning and organizing Delta Dunkfest during the spring semester. Delta Dunkfest is a 3 on 3 basketball tournament benefiting Camp Sanguinity, a camp for kids with cancer. I set up Dunkfest committees, help recruit teams, structure the tournament brackets, and get donations. In the fall semester, I plan Sincerely Yours, a letter writing campaign benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In December, I work with the Ft. Worth alumnae to coordinate the chapter's participation in Cookies and Castles. During Cookies and Castles, local families decorate gingerbread houses and all proceeds go to Cook Children's Hematology and Oncology Clinic.
Becky Lyus, Panhellenic Delegate As Panhellenic Delegate, I am responsible for attending TCU Panhellenic meetings weekly. I act as Phi Lambda's link to the Greek community and, therefore, to TCU. I serve as a liaison between my chapter and the Panhellenic council, making me my chapter's representative at Panhellenic meetings. I also arrange events with other sororities, as needed and appropriate. I am responsible for ensuring that all paperwork and information due to Panhellenic is turned in on time.
Courtney Stephens, Associate Panhellenic Delegate As Associate Panhellenic Delegate, I am responsible for attending TCU Panhellenic meetings weekly. I act as Phi Lambda's link to the Greek community and, therefore, to TCU. I serve as a liaison between my chapter and the Panhellenic council, making me my chapter's representative at Panhellenic meetings. I also arrange events with other sororities, as needed and appropriate. I am responsible for ensuring that all paperwork and information due to Panhellenic is turned in on time.
Allie Michie, Special Events Coordinator As Special Events Coordinator of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I plan and organize theme parties in the spring with input from the chapter, such as Guys and Dolls Black-tie Formal and Raising Arizona. I also plan and organize Victory and Best of Both Worlds in the fall with input from the chapter. I am responsible for selecting dates which work in conjunction with TCU, selecting different and unique locations, and booking musical entertainment. In addition, I complete and turn in all Notice of Social Events forms for both TCU and Tri Delta Executive Offices in a timely fashion. I also work with Risk Management Team (Standards and Education, Health, and Welfare Coordinator) and uphold all responsibilities defined in the social section of Phi Lambda's policies.
Paige Pursley, Social Chair As Social Chair of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am in charge of scheduling and planning all mixers with the input of the chapter. I also promote mixers by informing the chapter and create enthusiasm. It is my responsibility to be familiar with Phi Lambda's policies, as listed in the Social section, on all duties and responsibilities. Finally, I must complete and turn in-in timely manner-all forms necessary for each mixer to TCU and DDD's CDO.
Laura Carr, Greek Activities Chair As Greek Activities of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am in charge of informing the chapter about all Greek events on campus. I have to delegate between all the fraternities and sororities on campus and our chapter. I have to encourage members to participate in events and make sure there is ample participation from our chapter in all Greek Philanthropy events. I have to ensure Tri-Deltas are active in the Greek Community.
Maggie Caschette, Intramural Chair As Intramural Chair of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I organize all DDD intramural teams. I am also responsible for coordinating team systems for Silver, Gold, and Blue teams, as well as assigning members to each team. I must ensure that all members are aware of various game schedules. I complete all registration forms before deadlines and ensure that DDD has ample players for each game.
Molly Schubert, Delta Love and Care As Delta Love and Care of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am responsible for making all members feel "steadfastly loved." I assist VP/CD to ensure everyone feels appreciated and loved. To accomplish this we recognize members by sending flowers, notes, to members needing comfort and encouragement or sending "thank you's" to officers for outstanding leadership and members who assist each other in various ways.
Kat Braswell, Collegiate Alumni Relations As Collegiate Alumni Relations of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am part of the public relations team. I continually stay in touch with the Fort Worth alumnae, attend local alumnae meetings, and relay any important information to the Phi Lambda chapter. In the spring semester, I put together a networking directory and make it available to the chapter. I also maintain an updated Babysitter's List so that it can be distributed to alumnae. In the fall semester, I send out Parent's Club membership forms and make a Family Directory for the parents. I plan Founder's Day and invite alumnae to participate in events such as this one. Founder's Day allows alumnae from across the nation to interact with the Phi Lambda chapter in the celebration of the start of Tri Delta.
Baillie Hearne, Program Sales Chair As Program Sales Chair, I, along with Katie Cowan, am charged with the task of overseeing the sale of all programs at the fall football games. Together, we organize all the programs, sellers, and money. In the spring, we use the profits we have earned to award scholarships to undergraduate women here at TCU. We advertise, collect, review all the applications that are turned in. Lastly, it is our honor to help decide what girls are the most deserving of our Delta Delta Delta Undergraduate Women's Scholarship.
Katie Cowan, Program Sales Chair As Program Sales Chair, I, along with Baillie Hearne, am charged with the task of overseeing the sale of all programs at the fall football games. Together, we organize all the programs, sellers, and money. In the spring, we use the profits we have earned to award scholarships to undergraduate women here at TCU. We advertise, collect, review all the applications that are turned in. Lastly, it is our honor to help decide what girls are the most deserving of our Delta Delta Delta Undergraduate Women's Scholarship.
Charlotte Mann, Sponsor Chair As Sponsor Chair of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am responsible for coordinating the entire Big/Little Sister program, designing a program that allows all new members to have a rich, rewarding experience by helping integrate them into the chapter. I match the new members with temporary "Bigs" for Bid Night, help plan the Bid Night dinner, plan events for chapter members during the the first ten days of pledge ship to ensure that the new members and the older chapter members have ample opportunity to get to know one another, and match permanent Big Sisters with the new members. I also coordinate all activities during Alpha Week, including Heart Sis activities and special Big/Little activities throughout the week, and order the pines, paddles, and deltas for the new members before Initiation.
Madison Morgan, Chapter Correspondent As Chapter Correspondent of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, It is my responsibility to write articles for The Trident, DDD's national magazine, being aware of all publication deadlines. I also write thank-you's during and after Recruitment for gifts received by the chapter as well as writing thank-you's at various times during the year for other miscellaneous reasons. I also am in charge of sending gifts to other sororities throughout the year.
Maria Elani Koinis, Licensing Chair As Licensing Chair of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am in charge of designing (with input from the chapter), taking orders, and ordering shirts for all theme parties, formals, recruitment week and Delta Dunkfest.
Madison Glendenning & Carley Bowers, Homecoming Chairs As Homecoming Chairs of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, we help DDD and a selected fraternity to create a skit and oversee practices, help design and create a homecoming float and make sure all members of DDD participate so we can win the homecoming competition!
Maria Sato, Song Chair I am responsible for ensuring the chapter members know words and music to songs involved in: Recruitment, Initiation, and Founders Day. I also am responsible for ordering music and equipment for music during Recruitment Week.
Emily Trevino, House Manager As House Manager of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am responsible for making the DDD house a fun and "homey" place to live. This includes planning house socials and dinners. It also involves keeping supplies updated such as: light bulbs, office necessities, copy machine-upkeep and ink cartridges. I also assist the president in making roommate and room assignments for the house. I make and assign a schedule for kitchen duty while continually working closely with the president of House Corporation. As Chaplain of the Phi Lambda chapter of Tri Delta, I am the spiritual leader of the chapter, assisting VP/CD in all necessary ways to ensure the well-being of the members. I also present a devotional at each meeting.