Although we didn’t necessarily hit the road (we chose our favorite airline), Austin Alumnae Chapter members made the 400 mile trip to Lubbock in February for the Texas Zeta Days. The trip was very much rewarding and we’re proud to announce the following awards that were given to our chapter, chapter members and our collegiate chapters:

· Austin Alumnae Chapter Members:  Individual Awards/Recognition
- Jen Jefferson won the Zeta Lady award for her participation in our programming events, organization of our Yoplait campaign this year, and for always donating her homemade cards for our fundraising efforts. It is presented to an alumnae member chosen by her alumnae chapter or president for outstanding service to the organization.

- Julia Ott was presented the Ultra Violet Award for District XI-B for her major contributions to community by chairing our Celebration of Life luncheon and the Arc of the Capital Area’s Annual Building Bridges Gala. This award is presented to one alumna in each district who has demonstrated extraordinary volunteerism within Zeta and her local community. Nominations are judged by the Vice President of Alumnae.

- Amy Biegel received her Certificate of Merit. This is awarded to alumnae members with at least seven years of significant service to the Fraternity. This award requires the unanimous vote of National Council. The Fraternity’s second highest award, and the highest given to an alumna at the state level.

- Nan Barkley Boettcher was pinned with a white violet by her daughter Laura Boettcher Bennett in the Order of the Shield Ceremony. This award honors those that have completed 50 or 75 years of membership in our Fraternity. A certificate is presented to honorees, as well as a White Violet pin (50 years) or White Violet charm (75 years).

· Austin Alumnae Chapter Awards
- Best Lil’ Chapter in Texas Award for our sisterhood and programming events. This rotating tray is given to a chapter in each district who excels in at least one area of the Crown Chapter Criteria.
- Major donor award for our contributions to the ZTAF in excess of $300.

Leslie Chunta and Ginger Layman with the awards from Zeta Days.

· Kappa Chapter Awards

- Major Donor
- Province Special Recognition Award
- Collegiate Quota/Total Award

· Theta Psi Chapter Awards
- Major Donor
- Collegiate Quota/Total Award
-  Inez Bryan New Member Programming Award
-  Kathy Benzini Stampe Chapter Excellence Award

We are excited and proud of what we have been able to do this year and look forward to continue the work in years to come.

In order to support our philanthropy of breast cancer awareness, the Kappa chapter Zetas and Austin Alumnae chapter will be attending the Pink Zone women’s basketball game against Baylor on January 31st.

We invite you to join us for the game and the pre-game tailgate.

What: Pink Zone Texas vs. Baylor womens’ basketball game

Where: Frank Erwin Center, The tailgate is located on the North Plaza of the Frank Erwin Center

When: Sunday, January 31st. The tailgate (with free food!) begins at 2pm and the game begins at 4 pm
Wear: Pink!
Tickets: UT Athletics Events, Sales and Services Office at (512)

232-3865 to receive a special promotion deal for the game, which includes a ticket, small popcorn, and a pink Horns for Hope t-shirt. The cost is $6 for both adults and for childrenI hope to see you at game!

More information about the Pink Zone game here.

Celebration of Life Luncheon is right around the corner.

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The RSVP deadline is approaching. To RSVP email ZTACelebration2009@yahoo.com

For October, we have a special Yaps & Apps sponsored by Cornucopia and other local Austin women-owned businesses. “Paint the Town Pink” will be hosted at the Belmont and feature pink cocktails by Titos, pink cupcakes from Sugar Mamas, pink popcorn from Cornucopia and best of all, pink manicures from Milk and Honey. There will also be gift raffles throughout the evening.

To participate in this fun evening, the businesses are asking that you donate a minimum of $20 to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. To make your donation, please go to the event page or you may also pay at the door.

If you can’t make it to this great event, you can also participate in the Race for the Cure on Sunday, November 1st by signing up for the Zeta Alumnae Team or volunteering at the Survivor Tent. E-mail Lauri Zachary for more details.

Click here to view the Fall 2009 Newsletter.