Alpha Sigma Alpha Greater Dallas Alumnae Chapter

Happy Hour / New Brand Launch

2011-08-21T19:35:00.000-07:00

Hacienda on Henderson is the place we recently met for Happy Hour.
It is a trendy area and a cozy place to dine and sip wine! We had a great
time catching up and celebrating the launch of the ASA brand.
We ate red velvet cupcakes topped with ladybugs in honor of the
new brand.
In attendace were: Kenyon Ecker, Kathy Messina, Carrie Huddleston,
Wendy Gerstenkorn, Bonita Maurer, Ginny Lloyd, Kendra Madison,
and Gigi Firth her dog Elana.

ASA Happy Hour & Dinner

2010-08-31T04:57:00.001-07:00

On August 20th, several of our sisters came together for dinner and drinks at Sushi Zushi. We enjoyed drink specials during Happy Hour and also experimented with a wide array of delectable rolls.

Next event on the list is our Scrapbooking and Exec meeting, on Saturday, September 18th at 2 PM. The Executive Board will be meeting a few hours prior. Please stop by and share in the memories from the past year.

Left to Right: Adrienne Zimmerman, Tammy Woodman, Ginny Lloyd,

Cindy Silvey, Kendra Madison, and Carrie Huddleston

Contact: asadallasalum@gmail.com

Salad Luncheon

2010-05-23T16:34:00.000-07:00

Our lovely DFW Alumnae gathered around the table for a light and delectable meal hosted by Leigh Ann Greathouse. This was the first, but not last, ASA gathering at the beautiful home that she so graciously opened up to the sisters. Our hostess gave a wonderful tour, and we later settled down to some good food and good conversation.

(From Left to Right: Kathy Messina, Ginny Lloyd, Wendy Gerstenkorn, Bonita Maurer, Kendra Madison, Leigh Ann Greathouse, and Adrienne Zimmerman

Lasagna Dinner 2010

2010-02-07T17:20:00.000-08:00

The Dallas Alumni group met Feburary 6th, 2010 for our annual Lasagna Dinner.
This is one of our most favorite and popular events. This is one event where
spouses are invited to join the sisters. We welcomed a couple of new faces as
well as a potential new sister! This year we all got to expierence a new meat, antelope!
It is very yummy if you have never tried it. We were able to enjoy great food and fellowship.
Please check out our blog at: alphasigmaalphadallas.org. It has our calendar for the
year and we would love to have you attend an upcoming event if you are in the area!

Toys for Tots Christmas Party 2009

2010-01-11T18:50:00.000-08:00

We welcomed Marine Alan into our event this year to collect all of the Toys for Tots. We were able to collect close to thirty toys this year and give a personal thanks to an active member serving our country. We played Dirty Santa and watched a few items go from hand to hand. As always everyone brought such good yummies to munch on.

Founders Day 2009

2010-01-11T18:44:00.000-08:00

We celebrated years of sisterhood at LaMadeilines for Founders Day 2009.
We had a short but always popular raffel. The money raised goes to
Foundation. We enjoyed a great meal while catching up with each
about our busy lives. Wow, we were excited to welcome several new
members to our group today!

Hopping Good Time!

2009-04-20T15:23:00.000-07:00

The Dallas Alum celebrated their annual "Easter Basket" event. The sisters gathered to fill Easter baskets for mentally challenged adults attending the Richardson Transition Center. We overfilled 12 baskets full of goodies for this philanthropic activity. This year was a first for us since we had our children and grandchildren attend for an Easter Egg hunt! It was so much fun watching the children run around the backyard collecting over 80 eggs. Of course, we ended our event with a nice sandwich spread and desserts. We welcome any newcomers to the area that would like to attend an event!

(Left to Right)Lisa Holman, Jarret Holman, Madeline Holman, Rhonda Attaway, Adrienne Zimmerman, Oliva Zimmerman, Kathy Messina, Evan Gerstenkorn, Bonita Maurer, Hannah Maurer, and Wendy Gerstenkorn.

Good Food, Good Friends

2009-03-02T18:32:00.000-08:00

The Dallas Alum met in February for our favorite event of the year, the Lasagna Dinner. This year Adrienne Zimmerman and her husband Jason hosted the event. We had a total of 15 attend including spouses and boyfriends. We had a wonderful meal catered by Olive Garden and homemade strawberry cake from Carrie Wilson. It was great catching up with all the sisters and talking about future events. Our next event will be an Easter Egg hunt for the family hosted by Bonita Maurer on April, 5. Hope to see you there!

Top to Bottom: Adrienne Zimmerman, Rhonda Attaway, Ginny Lloyd, Kendra Madison, Kathy Messina, Carrie Wilson, Wendy Gerstenkorn, Nancy McCray

Scrapbook Fun

2009-03-02T18:30:00.000-08:00

The Dallas Alumnae Sisters met in January at the Scrapbook Barn to update the prize winning Scrapbook. Our Scrapbook usually wins an award at our National Convention. Five sisters each took a page or two and developed a layout with pictures from the past years events. Marianne Pignone made a big announcement that she was going to become a grandmother. It was also annonuced that Jody McDaniel, who recently moved to London, will be having her third child this July. It was so much fun that we plan to Scrapbook again this fall. If you like to scrap please join us in September!

Christmas Party 08

2009-03-02T18:20:00.000-08:00

The Dallas Alum got together to celebrate the holiday season as well as complete a philantrophic activity. Eight Dallas Alum and one hopeful legacy met to collect Toys for Tots. We all enjoyed catching up and discussing holiday travel plans. We participated in an exciting Dirty Santa ornament exchange which is always a favorite of the crowd. Wendy Gerstenkorn announced the pregnancy of her second child due this July. We were also very fornate to welcome one new alum, Kendra Madison, to the group!

The Christmas Party is Coming to Town

2008-11-20T20:07:00.000-08:00

Make your list and check it twice! The Christmas party will be held at Lisa Holman's house in Mansfield on Sunday, December 14 @ 2:00pm. We will accept donations for Toys for Tots and hold an ornament exchange. More details on the upcoming Evite.

Haunted House 2008

2008-11-20T19:50:00.000-08:00

Ginny Lloyd, Rhonda Attaway and Wendy Gerstenkorn volunteered this year to work at a Haunted House with proceeds benefiting two Special Olympics teams. They took tickets and entertained people before they went through the haunt. Additional volunteers scare throughout the haunt and help in other ways behind the scenes. Volunteers include some of the children and adults who participate in the Games and their families and friends. Our volunteers allowed to go through the haunt at the end of the night. It took 45 very frightful minutes! The Haunted House was such a BLAST we intend to make it an annual event.

Founder's Day Celebration

2008-11-20T07:32:00.001-08:00

On Sunday, November 16th, we celebrated Founder's Day as a chapter with a Luncheon at la Madeleine Café.
We mixed and mingled, ate lunch and enjoyed the eternally popular raffle.

Sisters in attendence were:
Back l-r: Ginny Lloyd, Jody McDaniel, Lisa Holman, Bonita Maurer, Carrie Wilson, Lacey Douglas, Rhonda Attaway, Kathy Messina, Wendy Gerstenkorn.
Front l-r: Madeline Holman, Gigi Firth with Elana, Laquita Caruthers, Adrienne Zimmerman and Nancy McCray.

Kathy & Adrienne

Bonita, Jody, Ginny & Lacey

Rhonda and Nancy

Pokeeno Time!

2008-11-20T06:36:00.000-08:00

We had a blast at Pokeeno! Rhonda Attaway's lovely home was the setting for an afternoon of friendly yet competitive rounds of Pokeeno. We played for prizes and cold hard cash. We all walked away a winner - except one poor name-less soul.

Pokeeno Party Date Change

2008-08-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

We have changed the date for the Pokeeno Party! The new day and time is Sunday, August 24th, from 2:00-4:30. As a bonus, find a sister or sisters to carpool to Rhonda's. Riding together is a great way to chat, saves money and is better for the environment.

Click on the evite for all the details...

http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/NCTRKTUWAGZLUOULOJED/pokeeno

2008 National Convention & Leadership Conference

2008-07-25T13:46:00.001-07:00

The ASA National Convention & Leadership Conference was held July 16 - 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Wednesday we registered and attended the kick-off speaker event. The first night the Dallas group went to dinner. Attending from Dallas Alumnae past and present were Kathy Messina, Leigh Ann Greathouse, Barb Lambrano-Williamson, Kim Benson, Debbie Craig, Monica Henson, Angela Bauldree, Ginny Lloyd, Bonita Maurer and Tanya Trumbla Brewer.

Thursday was a full day of workshops ranging from digital photography, finances and etiquette. During the evening free time, Kathy and I ventured into Old Town for a mexican dinner. We got caught in a sudden downpour with a group of collegiates as we waited for a bus. But it made it all the more fun.

Friday started the business meetings portion of the Convention and the day finished with The Red Tie Foundation dinner. We were all requested to wear an article of red clothing to the dinner. Our group picture was taken in the evening. The coordinating red made for a great picture. Kathy purchased an 8x10 photo for the scrapbook.

Saturday was another day of busniess meetings. We also witnessed the passing of the gavel to our new president Cindy Kelley. In the evening was our formal awards dinner. An exciting night for collegiate and alumnae chapters.

Sunday we went on balloon rides. I floated up in a real balloon after climbing into the little basket, which held just 4 riders. Too bad it was tethered and we only rose up about 50'.

The next Convention will be held in 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. September 2008 will be the dedicaton of our new headquarters in Indianapolis. November 8, 2008 will be District 7 District Day in Nashville, Tennessee.

It was a wonderful convention. Sisterhood is great! We are Alpha Sigma Alpha!

Ginny Lloyd - GO

Introducing Olivia Grace Zimmerman

2008-07-25T10:51:00.000-07:00

Miss Olivia was born Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 9:08 pm. She weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. Proud parents Jason and Adrienne Lindsey Zimmerman are delighted yet tired. Congratulations to Adrienne and her family!

It's A Baby Shower

2008-07-20T16:27:00.001-07:00

Carrie Wilson's Downtown loft was the setting for a baby shower honoring Adrienne Lindsey Zimmerman on April 19th, 2008. Wendy Partain Gerstenkorn, Jody Dodd McDaniel and Carrie Huddleston Wilson acted as hostesses. The theme was a lovely pink and green combination. Light chicken salad croissants, strawberry spinach salad and cherry white wine spritzer were served. The cake was a delicious strawberry layer cake topped with pink tulle created by Carrie Wilson.

Those in attendance included Jason Zimmerman, father-to-be, Carole Kearney, grandmother-to-be, Kara Kearney, aunt-to-be, and Amanda Henry, childhood friend.

Sorority sisters in attendance included (L-R) Rhonda Werner Attaway, Wendy Partain Gerstenkorn, Ginny Lloyd, Bonita MarniceMaurer, Jody Dodd McDaniel, Adrienne Lindsey Zimmerman, Kathy Messina, Carrie Huddleston Wilson, Nancy McCray, Laquita Lehmann Caruthers and Leigh Ann Greathouse.

There was much ooing and awing over the cuteness. A lovely time was had by all!