Founders Day Luncheon

Join us for lunch and a very special Founders Day ceremony on April 9th at the Lafayette House in Foxboro. We'll meet at 12 noon. Lunch prices range from $8 to $17. RSVP with Kendra L. by April 1, or send an email to Jan at janet01803@comcast.net.

Books for Kids

Thanks to everyone who attended our February philanthropy meeting! We collected 55 children's books, which are being donated to the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation of New England.

Feb. 12 Philanthropy Meeting

Support Read Across America! Bring new or gently used children's books for donations to a local family shelter on Saturday, February 12. We'll meet at 10:30 am at Panera Bread in Dedham at 797 Providence Hwy (RT 1) Dedham MA. Take the opportunity to take a break from your weekend routine and connect with your Alpha Xi sisters over a cup of coffee or tea and a pastry!

Members, please RSVP to Kendra. Prospective members, send an email to Jan at janet01803@comcast.net.

Dues for 2004-2005

Association dues for the 2004-2005 program year are due -- our Treasurer, Kendra L. is where to send them. Send me (Jan H.) an email if you need mailing address info. This year's rates are:

• $30 -- Regular Membership
• $25 -- Members age 65 or older
• $25 -- New Graduates (2004)
• Free -- Order of the Pearl or Diamond Members (initiated 60 or more years ago, i.e., 1944 or before)

Your dues payment supports publication of our membership directory (you'll get a copy), materials for Founders Day, contributions to the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation, and materials and assistance from Fraternity Headquarters.

Peggy C. on receiving the Order of the Diamond in 1997, celebrating 75 years as an Alpha Xi Delta