Page 7 - Tri Delta Traveler - Fall 2015

How to Make a Gift ΔΔΔ Alumnae Spotlight - Jo Ann Conley Q: Did you hold any ofcer roles in Tri Delta Q: What led you to join a sorority? when you were a student? If so, what were they? I joined Tri Delta because I knew many of the members I was an active member of Teta Xi from 1958 until from working with them in various USC service groups. I graduated in 1960. I was the House President I wanted a closer bond with them as sorority sisters. in my senior year. Perhaps that ofce is called the House Manager in today’s world. Q: What is your favorite Tri Delta memory? I remember picking Pansies in Exposition Park Q: What degree did you earn from USC? (with permission) for our Pansy Ring. I remember I graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1960 from the USC singing with my sorority sisters in Song Fest which School of Education. I taught Elementary school. was held in the Greek Teater - - and winning the Sweepstakes Award. Q: In addition to the “Legacy of Service Q: Did you live in the house? If so, how long Award” have you received any other awards? If and what is your favorite memory of the house? so, what were they? Yes, I lived in the house for two years. We changed As to other awards, I received the USC General rooms every semester. Rooms were assigned on a Alumni Association Service Award in 1982. I am point basis with points being given for grades and a past president of Town and Gown of USC, a campus activities. I liked all of my roommates, past president of the USC Faculty Wives Club, a but especially enjoyed it when 5 Tri Deltas were past president of Trojan Guild of Los Angeles. I all elected into the USC Mortar Board honor also served as the Chairman of the USC Alumnae society at the same time. I think that was a frst Coordinating Council. at the university. In addition to myself, the other Tri Deltas were Carol Howe, Sheila Palmer, Lolita Q: What charities have you worked with? Kennedy and Stevie Adams. I have done charity work with the USC Norris Cancer Hospital. I have established the Willyard/ Q: How do you stay in touch with your sisters? Conley scholarship for a USC student studying By cards, phone calls and Email. I still see some on Science, Math or Engineering. Most of the groups I campus at alumni meetings. belong to (listed above) also raise money to provide scholarships for USC students. Q: What advice would you give to young alumnae and active members? Q: Personal information Enjoy your time on campus. Be as active as you I live in Glendale with my husband of 52 can in campus activities, and when you graduate years, Dr. Jack Conley, and our two pampered maintain you Tri Delta connection by joining an Shetland Sheepdogs. Alumnae group wherever you end up living. Have Alumnae News? Delta Diamonds Celebrating the members who were initiated at Teta Xi 75 years ago (or more): We want to hear from Georgia Sanborn Clark, Nancy love thoughts in memoriam for you! Send your personal Hill Dalby, Martha Gardner Barbara Douglas Arnold, Ann updates, accomplishments, Gresham, Sara Safey Hochman, Kenyon Bennett, Joan Walp adventures and photos to Carol Eschen Honig, Constance Burrell, Barbara Durley Hastings, our account manager, Neil Narlian Payne, and Mary Cirese Jane Tatum Heiman, Marjorie Stanglein, nstanglein@ Merrin. Georgia Sanborn Clark Cole Nelsen, Beverly Royston thelaurusgroup.net. We and Constance Narlian Payne are Smith, Mary Turston St. Clair and would like to share it in “lost”, meaning we do not have Patricia Smith Wolter. the next issue of Tri Delta 7 current addresses for them. Delta Traveler!