We all have a story – a story shaped by the decisions we make throughout our lives. My story was forever changed in 1983. Why? Because that is when Alpha Xi Delta became a part of it. I could not have known at the time that by choosing Alpha Xi Delta I would actually be taking the first steps toward writing exciting new chapters in the story of my life. I hope that within these pages you find just cause to decide that Alpha Xi Delta will be once again, “Your Next Chapter.”Alpha Xi Delta’s alumnae in the Chicago area are energized at the thought of establishing a new link in our Sisterhood. With local alumnae support such an important part of the success of any colony, I am confident Alpha Xi Delta will thrive at DePaul University.
All that I know about the DePaul community leads me to the conclusion that Alpha Xi Delta will be an outstanding addition to it. A review of the programming and opportunities available to fraternity and sorority organizations is enough to show me that we have a shared vision for all that a Panhellenic organization can and should be. Your campus dynamic is very similar to that of many Alpha Xi Delta chapters, and I feel confident that Alpha Xi Delta can use her bold, talented alumnae base, cutting-edge programming and proven colonization procedures to establish a chapter that will be a natural complement to the DePaul University fraternity and sorority life community.
Every colony begins as a blank page. To partner with the DePaul fraternity and sorority life community to fill that page with a story that will inspire women to realize their potential would be an honor for Alpha Xi Delta. On behalf of the National Fraternity, I want to thank you for your consideration of our extension application. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Thompson at 317.413.0847 or lthompson@alphaxidelta.org.
Interfraternally,
Deanna Detchemendy
Alpha Xi Delta National President
