On May 2, we held our Senior Rededication Ceremony. As I read words that I heard during my initiation ceremony 13 year ago, I was transported back to that day and the incredible amount of dedication I had for the decision I was making. As I walked into the ceremony, I promised myself that I would be an Alpha Gam for life and always give 100 percent to a group that had standards I valued so much.

I believe that I lived up to that promise. Over the years, there were challenges. It required to me to think outside the box, stand up for what I believe in and spend a lot of time improving a group that I hope will be around for many generations to come.

As an alumnae, I continue to give that 100 percent, to fight for a group a women I believe in. It isn’t always easy, but it makes me the strong, independent woman I am today.

On this day, we also held our Officer Installations. For the second time in five years, I was installed at the president of the Chesapeake Alumnae Chapter. My heart swelled with love as I took my oath. I enjoy this position. I enjoy being a leader - something I learned how to do through Alpha Gamma Delta. I have high goals for our alumnae chapter during the next two years. The most important is that we always create a welcoming environment for those women who are looking for alumnae chapter, a place where they feel at home and can renew their love for Alpha Gamma Delta.