Greetings Deltas,

I don't know about you, but for me Fall is a busy time of year. The start of October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month along with Bullying Prevention and Domestic Violence Awareness AND the start of the Holiday season! 

During this whirlwind time of year, take time to relax, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy those around you. As a busy woman myself this is much easier said than done. But this fall Tri Delta has a few ways to help you reconnect with old and new friends -- attend our fall happy hour on October 24th at Copperfish, participate in the Tampa Heart Walk or the St. Jude Give Thanks walk. And of course, please join us to celebrate 125 years of Tri Delta sisterhood at our Founders' Day celebration on Wednesday, November 13 at Palma Ceia Country Club. 

With the holidays just around the corner, please keep in mind that our annual Poinsettia sale is quickly approaching, with all proceeds benefitting the Children's Cancer Center and St. Jude Children's Research hospital. Finally, mark your calendar for our Annual Christmas Coffee recognizing our newest Tri Delta sisters - December 19 at the Home of Irene Rodriguez.

"Never forget that you are one of a kind. Never forget that if there weren't any need for you in all your uniqueness to be on this earth, you wouldn't be here in the first place. And never forget, no matter how overwhelming life's challenges and problems seem to be, that one person can make a difference in the world. In fact, it is always because of one person that all the changes that matter in the world come about. So be that one person."

I hope to see you soon.  Remember, Tri Delta is for a life time! 

Delta love and mine,

Shannon Walsh

Beta Alpha '00

swalsh3d@hotmail.com

It's Reference Time!!

"Sorority membership opens the doors of opportunity

for kindling contacts and enriching fellowships."

                                              - Sarah Ida Shaw

Use this link for reference information and to print a reference form:

 Tri Delta Reference Form 2013

Upcoming Events

Fall Happy Hour!

Join us October 24th at 5:30 p.m. 

at Copper Fish

1502 S. Howard Avenue, Hyde Park.

View the DDD Happy Hour Evite! 

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Panhellenic News

Our first social event is tentatively scheduled for October 21st - but the details have not been confirmed. We hope to have a "Trivia Night" at a local restaurant. Please check our web site for final details!

The Red Elephant Cafe is supporting TAPA's scholarship program. Stop by for lunch or dinner on November 14th and the Red Elephant Cafe will donate 15% of their revenues to TAPA. Make sure to tell your server you are there to support the National Panhellenic Conference. See attached flyer for more details.

On September 24th, the TAPA executive board attended Plant High School College Night to promote "going Greek" in college. Representatives from the UT and USF Panhellenic organizations were also on hand to answer questions. TAPA has also been active on local college campuses. Cookies and "Good Luck" cards were sent to each sorority at UT and USF during their recruitment week.

The Florida Aquarium donated space for our recent meeting, so we would like to thank them by promoting some of their upcoming events. Please see attached flyers for details on "Brews By The Bay" and "Young Professionals Speakeasy".

For more information about TAPA, please check out the web site at http://tampapanhellenic.webs.com, or contact our Tampa Tri Delta Panhellenic Representative, Gayle Ruhlen Miller, at rgruhlen@tampabay.rr.com. Events and other information can also be found at our Facebook page - Tampa Alumnae Panhellenic Association.