Calendar of Events
Alumnae chapters follow the academic calendar, and have two seasons: Fall: Sept-Dec, and Spring: Feb-June. We traditionally 'go dark' during the summer and in January. We have four official meetings each year plus additional events.
Members receive event notices either through email or by mail. If you are a member, and do not receive reminders, please let us know. All Tri Deltas (alumnae and collegians) are welcome at our meetings and events. For more information, or if you are interested in hosting an event, or have an idea, please contact us at sobaytridelta@gmail.com.
We will be doing an optional Ongoing Philanthropy at all events: donate funding to purchase pantry items that will be donated to the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House that supports families with patients at Miller Children's Hospital / Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Thank you! Donate Online
If you would like to carpool to any event, please let us know! You can contact us by email to sobaytridelta@gmail.com.
Please return for more events or updates/changes to currently scheduled events.
Members receive event notices either through email or by mail. If you are a member, and do not receive reminders, please let us know. All Tri Deltas (alumnae and collegians) are welcome at our meetings and events. For more information, or if you are interested in hosting an event, or have an idea, please contact us at sobaytridelta@gmail.com.
We will be doing an optional Ongoing Philanthropy at all events: donate funding to purchase pantry items that will be donated to the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House that supports families with patients at Miller Children's Hospital / Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Thank you! Donate Online
If you would like to carpool to any event, please let us know! You can contact us by email to sobaytridelta@gmail.com.
Please return for more events or updates/changes to currently scheduled events.
FALL 2017
South Bay Event
Tues, Sept 5, 6pm: Fall Planning Meeting at Black Angus Steakhouse
Tues, Sept 5, 6pm: Fall Planning Meeting at Black Angus Steakhouse
Attended: Beth Hadley, Gerel Santiago, Tamiza Teja, Linda Whitson If you have ideas for events or would like to host an event (at your home OR at a location), email sobaytridelta@gmail.com. |
Dinner at the Black Angus Steakhouse
Tuesday All Day Happy Hour Address: 3405 Carson St, Torrance 90503 Some events to think about for the year: Sept – Welcome Back Nov – SCAC Founders Day Dec – Holiday Potluck, Sleighbell Jan – Delta Love Day Feb – Welcome Back Mar – SCAC meeting host at LMU SoBay Panhellenic Event |
South Bay Event
Tues, Sept 26, 6pm: Welcome Back Fall Info Meeting & Happy Hour at W's China Bistro
Tues, Sept 26, 6pm: Welcome Back Fall Info Meeting & Happy Hour at W's China Bistro
Attended: Beth Hadley, Gerel Santiago, Tamiza Taja, Linda Whitson
RSVP by email to Tamiza at sobaytridelta@gmail.com. |
It's Zen Hour at W's China Bistro! We are meeting at 6pm to take advantage of some great Zen Hour treats; if you need to come a little later, that's fine too.
Location: W's China Bistro, 1410 Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. Some street parking, and parking lot behind (enter from Ave. F). We will be in one of the front patios. Reservation is under Tamiza and Tri Delta. We will be discussing our chapter's Fall activities, as well as looking ahead into the spring. All Tri Deltas are welcome. |
South Bay Event
Sun, Nov 12, 10:30am: SCAC Regional Founders Day at Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim South
Sun, Nov 12, 10:30am: SCAC Regional Founders Day at Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim South
Attended: TBD
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Celebrate 129 years of sisterhood with 700 of your closest sisters from across Southern California!
Our keynote speaker will be National President, Kimberlee Sullivan, Pepperdine. Location: Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim South, 11767 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Plenty of free parking. Tickets: Purchase here by Oct 25th. Alumnae cost is $35. Includes salad, chicken entree, and dessert. If you have dietary needs, email us at sobaytridelta@gmail.com. |
South Bay Event
Wed, Nov 10, 6:30pm: Sleighbell Fundraising Event at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood
Wed, Nov 10, 6:30pm: Sleighbell Fundraising Event at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood
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Attended: Megan Gross +1, Gerel Santiago +1
RSVP to sobaytridelta@gmail.com. For tickets and more information, visit: http://www.sleighbell.org/ |
Celebrating 70 years - Sleighbell is a fundraiser for hematology-oncology research at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
The event will feature a screening of the 2017 "Murder on the Orient Express" directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh and many other amazing actors. This film was donated by Fox Studios (it will have a wide theatrical release this November).
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South Bay Event
Thurs, Dec 7, 6:00pm: Holiday Potluck and Ornament Exchange
Thurs, Dec 7, 6:00pm: Holiday Potluck and Ornament Exchange
Attended: Shanna Delfs, Elaine Dugan, Megan Gross, Beth Hadley, Pat Heaney, Kim Reher, Gerel Santiago
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Start shopping now! Please bring a wrapped ornament (Tri Delta themed if possible) to exchange - this is our infamous gift game! All Tri Deltas are welcome!
If your FIRST name begins with A-M, please bring a dessert to share; N-Z, please bring an appetizer to share. Location: Gerel Santiago's Home, Torrance. Plenty of street parking. There are some steps to get into the house. If you cannot take steps, please let email sobaytridelta@gmail.com. |
South Bay Event
Mon, Dec 18: St. Jude Day at Chili's
Mon, Dec 18: St. Jude Day at Chili's
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Once a year, Chili's dedicates one day/night where all proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. This is a nationwide fundraiser.
While we will not be organizing an official outing, you are encouraged to show your support by dining at any Chili's anytime that day! |
SPRING 2018
South Bay Event
Mon, Jan 29, 6:00pm: Spring 2018 Planning Meeting
Mon, Jan 29, 6:00pm: Spring 2018 Planning Meeting
Attended: Allison Boman, Gayle CdeBaca, Shanna Delfs, Stephanie Goldman, Megan Gross, Beth Hadley, Pat Heaney, Gerel Santiago, Tamiza Teja, Linda Whitson
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All Tri Deltas are welcome to join us for Happy Hour at Elephant Bar (21227 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503) as we plan our Spring 2018 activities, including:
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South Bay Event
Thurs, Mar 8, 6:00pm-9:00pm: Girls Night Pampering & Shopping Open House Deltas Plus
Thurs, Mar 8, 6:00pm-9:00pm: Girls Night Pampering & Shopping Open House Deltas Plus
All ladies are welcome. Feel free to invite others.
Location: Tamiza's Treats 3525 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite Q, Torrance Located at PCH and Madison, immediately next to the Kinecta Credit Union. Plenty of free parking. RSVP to sobaytridelta@gmail.com. This will help us ensure there are enough refreshments. Attended: Megan Gross, Beth Hadley, Gerel Santiago, Tamiza Teja |
We will have a fun night of pampering and shopping! Refreshments provided. It is an open house style party - come by whenever you like.
Scheduled vendors include the following. Click the links to learn more and shop in advance. Vendors will provide a donation to Sleighbell/Children's Hospital Los Angeles Hematology and Oncology Research. Please encourage anyone you know to buy online - this supports both Hematology and Oncology Research AND and the entrepreneurial women representing these businesses. Beauty Counter: Safe, clean skin care and makeup -In person hand 'facials' using Beautycounter sugar scrubs Color Street: Long lasting instant nail polish strips -In person demonstrations and samples of polish strips Face First Skin Care: Customized facials and skin care education -In person skin care consultations and product samples Monat: Anti-Aging Haircare -In person: hair consultations for a variety of conditions Moxxie: Spa-quality skin loving body care products -Meet the maker! Owner/Artisan Jackie Olivier will be here to talk about her products. Ruby Ribbon: Super comfy shapewear and clothing -In person cami fittings to determine proper fit Stella & Dot: Boutique style jewelry, accessories, and tops -In person jewelry styling demonstrations ViaOneHope Wine: Wine with a Cause -In person tastings PLUS: Complementary massages from 7p-8p by Board Certified Joana Brown from JBMassage4U |
South Bay Event
Sat, Mar 17: SCAC Meeting & Luncheon at LMU
Sat, Mar 17: SCAC Meeting & Luncheon at LMU
All Tri Deltas are welcome. Feel free to invite more sisters.
Attending: TBD RSVP to sobaytridelta@gmail.com. This will help us ensure there are enough lunches. |
Delta Delta Delta's Southern California Alumnae Council (SCAC) will hold its March meeting at LMU, and we are the host chapter! We encourage you to join us and show support of both South Bay, LMU, and SCAC.
Learn about Tri Delta activities and meet Tri Deltas from throughout the Southern California region. The speaker will be Tri Delta Jamie Wright. Lunch will be provided. Location: LMU Campus. Details pending. |
South Bay Event
Sat, Mar 24, 11:00am: PASBA 51st Annual Scholarship Luncheon at Los Verdes Golf Club
Sat, Mar 24, 11:00am: PASBA 51st Annual Scholarship Luncheon at Los Verdes Golf Club
All Tri Deltas and NPC members are invited.
Attending: TBD RSVP to sobaytridelta@gmail.com. This will help us plan seating. |
You're invited to the Panhellenic Alumnae South Bay Association's 51st Annual Scholarship Luncheon. All proceeds benefit college scholarships for South Bay women high school graduates.
Location: Los Verdes Golf Club 7000 Los Verdes Drive Rancho Palos Verdes Come early to sip and shop at the silent auction. Speaker: Syd Ryan, a Cabi co-founder, "You're Fabulous, You Just Forgot!" For more information and ticket sales, click here. Tickets for luncheon must be purchased by Fri, Mar 8. Donations and raffle ticket purchases may be made through Mar 24. For questions email Panhellenicsouthbay@gmail.com. |
South Bay Event
TBD (April/May): Circle Degree for the Ladies of Epsilon Zeta, LMU
TBD (April/May): Circle Degree for the Ladies of Epsilon Zeta, LMU
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Come celebrate the seniors of Epsilon Zeta by conducting their Circle Degree Ceremony. Tri Delta Alumnae are needed for the ceremony, so we would love to have you join us!
Location: LMU Campus. Details pending. |
South Bay Event
Thurs, Apr 5, 5:15pm: Bowling & Paint Nite at Bowlero
Thurs, Apr 5, 5:15pm: Bowling & Paint Nite at Bowlero
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Enjoy an evening of food, fun, and art with your sisters! All Tri Deltas are welcome. Feel free to invite more sisters.
5:15pm: Food, drinks, free bowling (optional) 7pm: Class begins You must pre-purchase your ticket here. Current discount code for 20% off: VDAY2018 Then be sure to let us know if you are attending - whether you will join for dinner (no host) or just the class - so we can save enough seats. Location: Bowlero 21915 Western, Torrance Plenty of free parking. |
South Bay Event
Sat, May 19, 10:00am: Ladies Brunch at Andre's Restaurant in the DoubleTree Hotel
Sat, May 19, 10:00am: Ladies Brunch at Andre's Restaurant in the DoubleTree Hotel
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Join us for a lovely ladies brunch at Andre's Restaurant in the DoubleTree Hotel. We'll have our own private room to have some great food, relax, and enjoy each other's company. All Tri Deltas are welcome. We'll be ordering from their lovely breakfast/brunch menu (not the buffet).
Location: Andre's Restaurant in the DoubleTree Hotel 21333 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 No host meal. Plenty of free parking. Note: this is Armed Forces Day festivities day in Torrance, so depending on which direction you are coming from, there may be more traffic or road closures (mostly east of the mall). |
South Bay Event
Sun, June 24, 11:30am: Afternoon Tea at Chado Tea Room
Sun, June 24, 11:30am: Afternoon Tea at Chado Tea Room
Attending: TBD
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Enjoy afternoon tea service at Chado Tea Room! All Tri Deltas are welcome.
Location: Chado Tea Room Torrance 1303 El Prado Ave Torrance, CA 90501 Plenty of free street parking. RSVP to sobaytridelta@gmail.com so we can adjust our reservation. |
Membership Milestones
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2016
Diamond – 75 years – Init 1941: Barbara Lukens Davis, Illinois Magdalena Siposs Griesbauer, Maryland Golden – 50 years – Init 1966: Sara Burks Brown, Northwestern Nancy Hamm Cooke, Duke Susan Benson Malter, CA-Los Angeles Roberta Wagner Nelson, Oregon Janis Daniel Roman, Louisiana State Barbara Snyder Torday, Boston Silver – 25 years – Init 1991: Amy Vega, CA-San Diego Jen Kurlak, Southern California Dawn Deviny Donatoni, CA-Santa Barbara Stephanie Stock Goldman, CA-Santa Barbara Erika Knudson, Arizona Victoria Vance, CA-Santa Barbara Holly May Corman, Kentucky Amy Burford, Colorado State Kelly Bean, Cal State-Northridge Lorraine Burke, CA-Berkeley Michelle Fitzpatrick, Cal State-Long Beach |
2017
Diamond – 75 years – Init 1942: Ethel Morrissett Davis, Denison Joan Cobb Kelly, Adelphi Virginia Lacy Lessing, Stanford Elizabeth Blystone Porter, Stanford Golden – 50 years – Init 1967: Mary Lu Fiala Crocker, Iowa State Jeri Gandy, Cal State-Northridge Sue Jordan Gates, Duke Elizabeth Dible Link, Southern California Karen Pyle Miller, Cal State-Long Beach Diane Nichols, Whitman Diane Y. Petersen, Ohio Wesleyan Nancy Boyle Shaw, Maine Lucia Gillespie Tatum, Auburn Silver – 25 years – Init 1992: Janel Ablon, Duke Kristi Arnold, Virginia Tech Elizabeth Vanemburg Ashmun, Arkansas Liane Barr, Southern California Kristin Momary Beizerman, CA-San Diego Jennifer Cowan, Michigan Alice Bae DeMartino, CA-Los Angeles Kristin Foord, Dartmouth Nicole Giguere, CA-Los Angeles Nancy Wilcox Lovell, USC Andrea Fauk Niemi, Cal State-Northridge Trichelle White Nishida, Arizona State Samantha Panko, Texas Christian Lisa Dietrich Poach, Clemson Michelle Railing, Cal State-Long Beach Ashley Greenwood Savela, Florida State Mollie Tobias, Pacific Sara Trivedi, CA-Irvine Sarah Tudor, CA-Berkeley Jennifer Williams, Georgia |
2018
Diamond – 75 years – Init 1943: TBD Golden – 50 years – Init 1968: TBD Silver – 25 years – Init 1993: Cindy Clark Ruebsamen, Theta Xi, USC '71 |
