Delta Zeta Initiates New Mu Iota (Mother Initiate) Members at National Convention/Everlasting Orlando

(Oxford, Ohio) At Delta Zeta’s 56th National Convention/Everlasting Orlando event, attendees had the honor of initiating six incredible women as alumnae members, each contributing with her own story and passion for Delta Zeta. Among them were Beth Wade and Mary Smith, whose connection to Delta Zeta runs deep as mothers of current members.  

Amy and Beth Wade: A New Chapter Together  

When Amy Wade, National Vice President, Zeta Psi, Stephen F. Austin State University, joined Delta Zeta, she was searching for leadership opportunities and a home away from home. That need became especially real when her parents moved seven hours away. 

Beth grew up on a farm with four brothers and, during her own college years, she never had the chance to join a women’s organization. Becoming an alumna initiate now gives her the opportunity to be part of the same sisterhood cherished by her daughter. 

“It’s something special that I get to share with just Amy,” Beth said. “I look forward to learning more about Delta Zeta and supporting young women in college.”  

Jamie Metz Winters, Omicron Pi, Frostburg State University, and Mary Smith: A Bond Made Stronger

When a friend introduced Jamie Metz Winters to Delta Zeta, she fell in love with the hard work and fun the women were having, so she joined the Omicron Pi Chapter at Frostburg State University as an alumna initiate. From the very beginning, her mother, Mary Smith, became an important support for the entire chapter.  

Because of the care and dedication Mary offered over the years, Jamie saw the alumnae initiation as a way to recognize and thank her mother for her support over the years.  

For Mary Smith, joining Delta Zeta meant becoming part of the sisterhood that has made such an impact on her daughter’s life. “It will give us a warmer and truer relationship than we had before,” she said. As College Chapter Director for the Omicron Pi Chapter, Jamie looks forward to attending the next National Convention alongside her mom, not just as family, but as Delta Zeta sisters.  

About Alumnae Initiation  

For questions about alumnae initiation, please reach out to the Alumnae Initiation Team at [email protected].  

About Delta Zeta 

Delta Zeta Sorority is a global women’s organization whose shared values support a vision to truly inspire action and impact lives through leadership, service and philanthropy. Founded on Miami University’s campus in Oxford, Ohio in 1902, the Sorority has more than 300,000 members in the United States and Canada. The Delta Zeta Foundation, a non-profit organization, makes possible gifts and support for scholarships, leadership, philanthropy and education. The Delta Zeta National Housing Corporation provides safe housing and chapter facilities for more than 2,000 collegiate students on more than 70 campuses. Learn more about our mission at deltazeta.org. For more information about the Delta Zeta Foundation, visit deltazeta.org/foundation.  
 
For more information, please contact Cindy Menges, Chief Executive Officer, at [email protected].