Read more about Linda’s service to Alpha Delta Pi in the fall 2018 Adelphean article celebrating her retirement. The Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida is a home-away-from-home for families of serious ill children undergoing medical treatment. If you have further insights, questions, or suggestions, please email inclusion@alphadeltapi.com. I personally cherished Linda’s ability to both learn from and teach others through her many roles. She served as President of the Fraternity Executives Association and in 2012 received the Evin C. Varner, Jr. Fraternal Communications Award presented by the Fraternity Communications Association. If you haven’t been, you’re in for a treat! The upcoming issue of The Adelphean includes content around this topic. The Collegiate Emerging Leader Award is presented annually to members who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in Alpha Delta Pi, on her campus, and in her community. Her leadership and influence run deep and our industry is indebted to her.”. During the 2015-2016 academic year, Alpha Delta Pi contributed $1,418,740.49 to charitable organizations, including $1,287,353.76 to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) across the United States and Canada. All are invited to be part of this service. We set up picnic blankets in our front yard and sell pies and drinks. If you’ve been, I’m preaching to the choir in saying it’s a lovely town. Philanthropy. Prior to her role on staff, Linda served in numerous capacities, including International Secretary, Adelphean Editor, Traveling Chapter Secretary, and several committee positions. Alpha Delta Pi’s National Philanthropy is Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). An impactful campaign for change within our organization cannot be developed or delivered in a week. Every year we have an event called Pi Day which is in the spring. Since that time, Alpha Delta Pi collegians and alumnae have raised over $12.6 million to help provide a home away from home for the families. Determining appropriate preventative practices and restorative response process to ensure inclusive sisterhood. Philanthropy. In honor and celebration of our 40th Anniversary as a philanthropic partner with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in 2019, the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation began making annual grants from the RMHC Endowment to benefit locations that are not currently well-supported by either a local Alpha Delta Pi collegiate chapter or alumnae association. Researching informed programs, policy, and operations to maintain standard of excellence. The Ronald McDonald House mission is to provide a home-away-from-home for families with seriously ill/injured children. The upcoming issue of, The Diversity & Inclusion Committee continues to examine and evaluate Alpha Delta Pi’s efforts to create a more inclusive sisterhood. Within the last five years two Ronald McDonald family rooms have been added to St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center in Bryan. There are multiple philanthropy events that we put on and have put on in the past to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House and support our local community. RMHC’s vision is to “create a world where children have access to quality health care and their families are able to better comfort and support them while actively participating in their care.”. Sisters also have the opportunity to save their pop tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. On June 2, 2020, Grand Council shared the sorority’s 2020 Strategic Plan for the biennium with the International Officers and Staff who will be responsible for executing it. Whether it be a non-profit dedicated to helping Black women start small businesses, a private fund to help the families of victims, or a large national movement, we are confident that our sisters will give as they are able in order to fulfill our commitment to unselfish service to mankind. Currently, they have 13 guest rooms, with one room dedicated to our chapter for all that we have contributed. We have tailored a program called. Understanding the sorority experience through the lens of identity using assessment and evaluation. “Linda’s impact is deep and wide, not only within Alpha Delta Pi but also in our Greek community,” noted International President Emily Erkel, Zeta Chi—Baylor. The August 1, 2020 deadline to apply has passed. The church is about 25 miles from Altus, which is about 160 miles from the closest airport in Oklahoma City. Since Alpha Delta Pi’s adoption of RMHC, over 10 million dollars have been contributed to RMHC. Alpha Delta Pi’s international philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), which provides housing for families with ill children receiving treatment away from home. Sisters are able to serve these two family rooms along with the Ronald McDonald House in Temple and Houston by providing meals and cleaning for the families. Since our partnership began in 1979, Alpha Delta Pi has contributed more than $16,000,000 to this worthwhile organization. If you are planning to attend, please let Amanda Sloan know so we can share logistical plans as they are finalized and keep the family current on expected ADPi guests. Strategies for this prioritization include: These steps are only a starting point into our efforts to be actively anti-racist and fulfill our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Physical, mental and emotional health are all equally important. [Atlanta, GA] – With great sadness, Alpha Delta Pi grieves the death of Linda Welch Ablard, Alpha Omicron—Oklahoma State University. It’ll be in Charleston, SC. Time is of the essence because Oct. is a popular time in Charleston. Join us for Alpha Delta Pi's Second Annual Week of Service when sisters around the world will be volunteering in their communities and on their campuses. Philanthropy. One of our own Delta Delta sisters, Joanne, suggested that the RMHC should be our international philanthropy. Alpha Delta Pi’s National Philanthropy is Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Developed over the course of the last few months, this new plan prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and identifies inclusivity as one of the core values of our organization. At this time, Linda's memorial service has been postponed. Developed over the course of the last few months, this new plan prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and identifies inclusivity as one of the core values of our organization.