Columbia Alumnae Chapter of ΔZ

09/24/2026

Have you signed up for Amplifying Our Legacy, hosted by Area III?

This virtual philanthropy walk/run celebrates the power of women coming together to create a lasting difference!

Already signed up? Put a 🙋🏼‍♀️ in the comments!

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join! The event officially starts in a week on October 1st.💚🩷

The Amplifying Our Legacy is on Thursday October 1, 2026 to Saturday October 31, 2026. It includes the following events: Minutes of Meaning, Miles of Legacy, and Steps of Our Founders.

09/24/2026

A little sisterhood, a lot of laughter, and a great dinner at Backstreets! 💕💚 We had a wonderful evening catching up with our Delta Zeta sisters. Until next time! 🐢

09/17/2026

STATE EVENT ALERT

And guess what?! It’s happening on Founders Day! 🩷💚

What better way to celebrate our sisterhood than spending the day with your Delta Zeta sisters from all over South Carolina.

CAC sisters — who’s planning to go?! 🙋‍♀️ Drop a comment below if you’re interested in attending! If we have several sisters going, we can coordinate and consider carpooling together for the trip.

Tickets: https://www.scrm.org/pumpkin-patch-express

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv1l1_7FSkJVGfC_iu-0LFpEowUOvpoMJUtFzDQcqp42CA4w/viewform

🚂All Aboard for the Pumpkin Patch Train Express w SC DZ! Oct 24th, Sat 10-12🚂
LOCATION:  South Carolina Railroad Museum at 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro SC 29180

Riders will board the train for a 3-mile trip to the event area. We will stop the train at our Greenbriar paviion area where all passengers will exit the train. Games & Face painting will be available for all ages to enjoy.
Children 12 and under can select a pumpkin and take it to the creativity station for personalization.
We expect to have a food vendor on site.
After about 40 minutes, passengers will re-board the train back to the main depot and parking area.
There are no restrooms on the train, please use the restrooms before boarding. Port-a-lets are available at the pavilion area. 

IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER
Riders must check in with the ticket office for boarding passes at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Boarding gates close 10 minutes prior to departure.
ADA and Wheelchair Accessability is limited, please call 803-635-9893 prior to booking.
Small Strollers are permitted for this event but must be emptied and folded.

***We are aware there are football games that day.  This looks like a very fun event and the date chosen was the only option with availability for a group remaining. You may be able to do both if there is a night game!***

For tickets:  https://www.scrm.org/pumpkin-patch-express

RSVP: https://forms.gle/hqMZCHrz6WFGk58UA

09/14/2026

Join us for dinner at Backstreets Grill

Come spend the evening with your Columbia Alumnae sisters for a chance to catch up and enjoy dinner together!

📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Backstreets Grill on Devine
2400 Devine Street | Columbia, SC 29205

Please make sure to RSVP so we know how many sisters to expect. We can’t wait to see you there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetDuOBm9iW3wZC87e1d8YoFWKUCVauazhdwLCPMtxpGNn5Og/viewform?

09/14/2026

🀄️ Mahjong for Scholarships! ❤️🖤

Some of our CAC sisters had a wonderful time participating in Mahjong for Scholarships this past Sunday, hosted by the Columbia Gamecocks Alumni Club!

It was a fun afternoon filled with mahjong, fellowship, and community spirit all while supporting scholarships for future Gamecocks. We love seeing our sisters out in the community supporting a great cause!

09/09/2026

🩷 PARTY LIKE IT’S 1902! 💚

Beta Delta has invited our alumnae sisters to join them for a fun Founders’ Day Celebration, and we’d love to see you there! 🐢💕

📅 October 11th
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
🏠 Delta Zeta House

Come celebrate our sisterhood with a ☕ coffee bar, 🍪 cookies, 📸 photo wall, and plenty of time to catch up with your DZ sisters!

🩷 Grab a sister and come celebrate with us 💚

RSVP by September 27th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelYsU-QhK5qS9NuhgeibA-a_QMHC2uWujsgTduBzzp7Cd9Zw/viewform

09/01/2026

So much important information this month including a change in leadership and FUN CAC activities to RSVP for including DZ Dining at Backstreets and a Jewelry Bar Event at Cola Stacks! Hope to see you this month!

Columbia Alumnae Chapter President’s Monthly Message September 2026 Suzanne O’Dell [email protected] 803-422-9718 page Instagram Group Me Click Here for the President’s Video Message

09/01/2026

Support Our Clemson Sister, Kira!

One of our Delta Zeta sisters at Clemson, Kira Kleinschmidt, is representing Pi Epsilon in Miss First Friday Clemson, a philanthropic competition, and she is supporting Hearing and Speech. Kira is hoping to reach as many people as possible, and we can help! If you’re able to make a donation, wonderful—but even simply sharing her fundraiser with friends or on social media helps her reach her goal.

Please take a moment to read Kira’s letter below and consider showing our Clemson sister a little GAC love and support! 💗🌸
Let’s help Kira make an impact for Hearing and Speech!
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08/29/2026

AREA III APPLAUSE: 35 UNDER 35! 💚✨

We are incredibly proud to celebrate ELEVEN Area III sisters recognized among Delta Zeta’s 35 Under 35 Honorees! 🌟

💗 Natalie Armstrong
Pi Epsilon, Clemson University
REALTOR®/Broker, Coldwell Banker Boyd & Hassell

💚 Nicole Black Derrick
Lambda Sigma, Winthrop University
Senior Manager, Marketing Business Partner, Highspring

✨ Our Carolina RCD!
💗 Anna Wofford Fisher
Pi Epsilon, Clemson University
Vice President, Events and Creative Services, Hughes Agency

💚 Brooke Smith Goodson, MSW
Lambda Kappa, University of Alabama in Huntsville
Lives in Nashville, TN
Housing Manager, Jonathan’s Path

💗 Stephanie Hoyt
Beta Delta, University of South Carolina
Corporate Communications Manager and Communications Business Partner

💚 Samantha Maragnano
Pi Lambda, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Registered Nurse, Erlanger Health System

💗 Hannah Williamson
Alpha Gamma, University of Alabama
Lives in Nashville, TN
Research Strategist, Lewis Communications

💚 Brette Carolyn Powell Secaur
Lambda Phi, Appalachian State University
Managing Director, Mercury Public Affairs

💗 Kylie Lambert
Kappa Xi, Duquesne University
Lives in Fuquay-Varina, NC
Licensed Therapist & Private Practice Owner, Kylie Lambert Counseling

💚 Emily McCauley
Epsilon, Indiana University
Lives in Wake Forest, NC
Creative Director, First American

💗 Ashley Person
Pi Psi, California State University San Marcos
Lives in Clemson, SC
Interim Director for Student-Athlete Development, Clemson University of South Carolina Sorority Recruitment

✨ ELEVEN Area III sisters! From healthcare and mental health to communications, athletics, housing, marketing, real estate, research, events, and public affairs, these women are making an impact in their professions and communities.
Congratulations, sisters! Area III is SO proud of you! 💕💚👏

08/25/2026

We are now at 81 members - please welcome new member Madeline Work - a recent graduate of the Beta Delta Chapter!