Delts recognized at recent convention

Two local Xi Chapter members received an award and a grant at the 103rd National Convention of Delta Theta Tau Sorority held in July in Grand Rapids, Mich., with the theme “Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.”
Jackie Grady was awarded the Teresa McCallister Award for 30 years of service to Xi Chapter and Portland. She volunteers an average of 650 hours per year.
Jennifer VanSkyock received the Delta Theta Tau Educational Grant. She earned her master’s degree in social work from IU East in Richmond and is a counselor with the Youth Service Bureau of Jay County and a licensed clinical addictions counselor.  
Other Xi Chapter members who attended the convention were Linda Ashman, Marsi Dow, Debbie Funk, Sue Burk, Janis Fritz, Marilyn Laux, Lori Ferguson, Denice Bell, Paula Sibery, Cindy VanSkyock, Chris Weaver, Sharon Beeler, Emily Funk, Carrie DeVoss, Harriett Kunce and Judy Medler.

Summer service
Lee Haggenjos, a junior at the University of Notre Dame, spent his summer helping others as part of the University’s Summer Service Learning Program that is a three credit course in theology. He is majoring in music and preprofessional studies.
Haggenjos served at the Senior Friendship Center in Sarasota, Fla., where he assisted doctors in the clinic by taking patient vitals and histories and shadowing doctors.
He also served at Resurrection House, a faith-based resource center that serves the homeless of Sarasota County.
After completing the eight-week service learning program, Haggenjos commented, “I will use my SSLP experience in my future career as a physician to remember and serve those patients that are often underserved or forgotten by the healthcare system.” He is the son of Dr. Mark and Donna Haggenjos, Portland.    
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