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In addition to using funds specifically for grants we give to DZ sisters in our local Illinois schools and an invitation to our 2024 big night, we will also be donating 10% of all Rose tier dues to the DZ Foundation

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In addition to using funds specifically for grants we give to DZ sisters in our local Illinois schools and an invitation to our 2024 big night, we will also be donating 20% of all Diamond tier dues to the DZ Foundation

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Every month we showcase a different way our chapter is diverse, equal, and inclusive.  From silly to serious topics we want everyone of our members to showcase their voice!

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One event we look forward to every year is our Friendsgiving.  This is a time we can reflect on the past year with good food and even better company. We wanted to reflect on the goods times we have had on past Friendsgivings and hope we will carry on the tradition for years to come. 

November 2023

Friendsgiving

What truly makes me smile and fills my cup is volunteerism. Helping ill and injured individuals experiencing homelessness regain their health and independence through The Boulevard not only makes a difference in someone’s life, but mine as well. Additionally, providing critically needed care to homeless animals at Treehouse Humane Society gives me so much joy and has made me a more compassionate, patient, and thoughtful person. Volunteerism is for everyone!   


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Something that makes me smile is my dog, Rizzo, being insane!

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Catching up with friends will always make me smile!

Missy Stella

October 2023

World Smile Day

Hi I’m Sandy and as a Community Lending Relationship Manager at Draper and Kramer Mortgage I am a member of the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. I help educate and implement programming for the Loan Officers at my company to support sustainable homeownership in minority communities. My favorite Hispanic Heritage month practice is to support small Latino owned businesses!

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September 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month

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From celebrating Founders Day to movie nights, we have a variety of sisterhoods each month.

Join our messaging platform <a href="https://dzchicago.slack.com/ssb/redirect" target="_blank" >DZ Chicago Slack</a> to stay connected and RSVP to [upcoming events](https://dz-chicago-66586.netlify.app/#UpcomingEvents "link to upcoming events").


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We volunteer in the community and many of our members have leadership roles at non-profit organizations in Chicagoland. Some organizations we volunteer with include:

*[The Boulevard, Associate Board][1]*

*[Lincoln Park Zoo Auxiliary Board][2]*

*[Gateway Foundation Young Professionals Board][3]*

*[Tree House Humane Society ][4]*

*[One Tail at a Time, Fosterer][5]*

*[National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America, Board of Directors][6]*

*[Shattuck-St. Mary's Boarding School, Board of Trustees ][7]*

[1]: https://www.blvd.org/
[2]: https://www.lpzoo.org/about-the-zoo/leadership/auxilary-board/
[3]: https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/young-professionals-board/
[4]: https://www.treehouseanimals.org/
[5]: https://www.onetail.org/
[6]: https://www.nammba.org/
[7]: https://www.s-sm.org/

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Our Book Club and Dining Club meet monthly to explore Chicago restaurants and discuss books of all genres.


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For this month's book club we will be reading [Secrets of a Charmed Life](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22544024-secrets-of-a-charmed-life) by Susan Meissner.  

As always, book club is open to all even if you have not read or finished the book...just expect spoilers! 

Location: [Pizzeria Portofino](https://www.pizzeriaportofino.com/)
317 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654

Thursday, April 25 @ 6:30pm 

April Book Club

Every year Chicago Indie Bookstores facilitate a Bookstore Crawl.   Each bookstore usually has their own snacks or giveaways that they are doing, but together they offer an incentive to visit as many as possible.  Every year they set up a passport system with some nice goals (no purchased required):

Visit TEN stores in one day and get 10% off at all participating bookstores for the ENTIRE YEAR!

Visit FIFTEEN stores in one day and get 15% off at all participating bookstores for an ENTIRE YEAR!

Lauren will be mapping out a route to hit at least 10 local bookstores. 

Location: Check back soon to view the route Lauren has made! 

Saturday, April 27

Independent Bookstore Day

Join us for a night of ice cream at our first Philanthropy Event of 2024.  We will be asking for donations for the [American Cancer Society](https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=search&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5BB%5D+-+American+Cancer+Society&utm_term=american%20cancer%20society&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwztOwBhD7ARIsAPDKnkBHJpZRmD5kaqAdb3gCy_tJWQfrM7w3B6RuKL9fbFj-IDC_HGUfJyUaAhBNEALw_wcB "American Cancer Society"), and accepting donations in any amount. 

We will be making the donation in the name of one of our DZ Chicago sisters whose family has recently been effected by cancer. If you are not able to make the event but would like to donate please reach out to Mia Wagner via our Slack channel. 

Location: 
[Cone Gourmet Ice Cream](https://conechicago.com/)
1047 W Madison St 
Chicago, IL 60607

Wednesday, May 1 @ 6:00pm

May Philanthropy Event 

Join us for a Mamma Mia Tipsy Tea Party for our annual Membership Tea.

Since this falls over Mother's Day weekend, all moms/mother figures/sisters are welcome to join you.  As always, you are also welcome to join on your own. 

The Gwen offers multiple drink packages where you can choose and pay [here](https://www.exploretock.com/tipsytea). 
  - Purchase your ticket through the link > Mamma Mia Tipsy Tea Party > select the noon time slot and the package of your choosing. 
  - Let us know you are coming via our slack channel 'Tea24' so we can add you to our table. 

Space is limited, get your tickets before they sell out! 

Location: The Gwen Hotel 
521 N Rush St. 
Chicago, IL 60611

Saturday, May 11 @ Noon

Membership Tea

Join us for dinner at Parson's Fish & Chicken in Lincoln Park.  Let us know you'll be coming via our slack channel so we can make an accurate reservation. 

Fingers crossed the weather is nice for patio seating!

Location: 
[Parson's Chicken & Fish Lincoln Park](https://www.parsonschickenandfish.com/) 
2435 N Halsted St 
Chicago, IL 60614

Tuesday, May 21 @ 6:30pm

May Dining Club

For this month's book club we will be reading [The Orphan Keeper](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29502649-the-orphan-keeper) by Camron Wright.

As always, book club is open to all even if you have not read or finished the book...just expect spoilers!

Location: [George Street Pub](https://gspchicago.com/)
2858 N. Halsted St. 
Chicago, IL 60657

Thursday, May 30 @ 6:30pm

May Book Club

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**Lauren B.,** *Omicron Gamma, Ohio University*


I love the Greek life phrase "not 4 years but 4 life" and I feel DZ Chicago has perfectly embodied that sentiment!  I love all the fantastic women I've gotten to meet, the fun I've had, and the continued experience of service I've given back to the community through our time together! 

**Megan T.,** *Alpha Alpha, Northwestern University*


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Our chapter has been established since 2010.  We have a passionate group of engaged women who lift each other up in big moments and in small.  We meet regularly for sisterhoods and offer a number of interest-based clubs.  Our membership spans across Chicagoland including the suburbs.

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Erin Donovan is a Theta Theta (Depaul University) alumna and a longtime member of DZ Chicago. She works as an Engineering Manager for the Fraud team at ActiveCampaign. Erin has met many of her closest friends through Delta Zeta both in her collegiate chapter and especially as an alum. She also serves on the Lincoln Park Zoon Auxiliary Board and has a zoo at her house, with a dog and two cats!  

Want to connect with Erin?  <a href="mailto:president@dzchicago.org?Subject=Connect%20with%20DZ%20Chicago%20President" target="_blank" >Contact me</a>


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Erin Donovan

Missy is an alumna of Loyola Marymount University and hails from sunny, Southern California. Her first call when she moved here in 2018 was to the DZ alum chapter, and has loved every moment in the Chicago alum chapter since. She is a recruiter for LaSalle Network (if you work in marketing and are looking for a new job, message Missy!), is on the board of governors for the Mid America Club, and is the co-chair of the Young Professionals Board of the Gateway Foundation here in Chicago. She has a passion for volunteering, loves her friends and sisters more than life, and can be found drinking Chardonnay any night of the week and watching Green Bay Packers football! 

VP of Membership

Stephanie graduated from the Beta Delta chapter (University of South Carolina) in 2020. She is an elementary school teacher with Chicago Public Schools. She has met amazing new friends through Delta Zeta. You can find Stephanie in Lincoln Park walking her dog or at North Ave Beach playing volleyball. 

VP Programming 

Stephanie Reinke

Mia graduated from the Xi Eta chapter (Northwood University) in 2017 and quickly joined DZ Chicago the same year.  Mia has since held our Dining Club Chair, VP Programing, and is now our Communications Chair.  Mia loves all things DZ Chicago! 

Communications 

Mia Wagner

Sarah is a senior presidential manager at the American Bar Association, where she provides legal community and ABA-focused advising to high-profile attorneys serving as president of the ABA. There she is proud to serve on the Task Force on Legal Needs Arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Afghanistan Response Project. Sarah also serves on The Boulevard Board of Directors, a Chicago nonprofit providing medical respite care for individuals experiencing acute or chronic homelessness. She is a member of its Development Committee and is Co-Chair of the Associate Board. Additionally, she has served as treasurer for Delta Zeta Chicago’s alumnae chapter since 2017, and volunteers her time at Treehouse Humane Society and the North Pond Conservancy. Sarah lives in the Lincoln Park neighborhood with her husband and their rescued cat and dog.

Treasurer

Meredith joins us from the Omicron Omicron chapter at Lindenwood University in the St. Louis Metro area. After earning BAs in Graphic Design and Art History she returned to her hometown outside of Chicago to being working in plaintiff's legal work specializing in Medical Malpractice. She searched for a way to connect with others in the post-lockdown after effects of COVID-19 and found our DZ Chicago Alumnae Chapter. Apart from that, Meredith is involved in the United Nations Chicago Chapter. In her free time she enjoys painting and can be found at Taylor Swift drag night.

Chapter Liaison

Meredith Ferguson

Lauren Burroughs comes to Chicago from Ohio. She grew up in Liberty Township, OH and later completed her BS in Journalism and BS in Visual Communications at Ohio University where she was a member of the Omicron Gamma chapter. Currently, Lauren works as a Solution Architect at Contentful. When she isn’t working or reading something as Book Club Chair, Lauren fosters dogs from [One Tail at a Time](https://www.onetail.org/) to house and train them until they can be adopted by their furever families.

Book Club Chair

Lauren Burroughs

Sandy is a graduate of the Alpha Beta Chapter at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As DZ Chicago's Dining Club Chair Sandy organizes restaurant outings on the 15h of each month. She also sits on our Scholarship Committee and previously served as Chapter Liaison. Sandy works in Marketing at a locally headquartered mortgage lender.

Dining Club Chair

Abby graduated from Clemson University (Pi Epsilon) in 2015. She joined DZ Chicago in 2018 shortly after she moved back to Chicago from living in Atlanta for a few years after graduation. She currently works as a Project Manger for a CPG company in Chicago. Abby's favorite part of DZ Chicago is discussing different books monthly as part of the Book Club. If she's not reading, you can find Abby and Cubby (her beagle) walking around Logan Square.