Alumnae Groups

Rosebuds

The Rosebuds program was launched in 2006 for Alpha Gamma Delta members, their daughters and other young family members and friends.  Rosebuds groups are formed by sisters living in the same geographic area; organizers plan regularly scheduled activities and community service events appropriate for the participating girls. 

The goals of the program are to foster strong adult-girl relationships, to provide fun activities in which adults and girls can participate, to provide ways for members to remain involved in Alpha Gam during the busy childrearing years, to increase the visibility of Alpha Gamma Delta in the community and to introduce girls and young women to the sisterhood of our Fraternity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosebuds

Question: How do I start a Rosebuds group?

Answer: A Rosebuds group can be started by an alumnae chapter or club, a collegiate chapter or an individual member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Begin by registering with the Fraternity Programs team through the Alpha Gamma Delta website or through the Rosebuds e-mail address: rosebuds@alphagammadelta.org.

Then solicit interest among additional interested adults (including Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae and non-members) who have girls in the target age ranges.  If requested, the Fraternity Programs team will provide information on local alumnae or collegiate chapters or alumnae clubs. Use resources from the local alumnae chapter or club (if one exists), such as the alumnae newsletter and geographic data, to encourage participation.

Question: What kind of activities does a Rosebuds group do?

Answer: In general, it is recommended that Rosebuds groups plan activities for a particular age group.  The activities can range from walking on a nature trail to visiting a museum to a weekend at the beach to volunteering at a walk-a-thon.  The possibilities are plentiful!  See the suggested ideas on the Fraternity website.  Have a great idea?  Send the idea and any pictures to rosebuds@alphagammadelta.org.

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Question: Rosebuds sounds great and Id love to get involved, but I have a son.  Do I need to get a babysitter for him in order to participate?

Answer: While the Rosebud program was created to foster relationships with girls, no member of Alpha Gamma Delta should feel like she cannot participate just because she was blessed with a son.  This is especially true if the son is of preschool age.

Question: I dont have any children or grandchildren. Is it okay if I still participate?

Answer:  Absolutely!  All members of Alpha Gamma Delta are encouraged to get involved in this program--collegians and alumnae alike.  Young women need to have great mentors and role models.  Those mentors dont necessarily have to be women who have daughters, granddaughters, and nieces. You do not need to bring a child/youth to attend!

Question: I have a friend with a daughter who is not a member of an National Panhellenic Conference group.  Can I invite both of them to attend a Rosebud event?

Answer: Yes!  Rosebuds is a great way to introduce a non-member friend to the benefits of Alpha Gamma Delta membership.  It is also a great way to recruit excellent alumnae initiates.

Question: Can a collegiate chapter start a Rosebuds group?

Answer:  Yes, and it is encouraged.  A mentoring program with a nearby school could be a way that a collegiate chapter participates in Rosebuds.  A Rosebuds group with junior high/high school girls could lead to greater interest in Greek membership when those young women enter college.  Be sure to make sure that your local panhellenic allows this before you begin.

Question: We only had a few people attend our first Rosebuds event.  Does this mean it was a flop and we should quit?

Answer: No.  Any time there is a gathering of any number of Alpha Gams it is worthwhile.  If you feel that you need to have more members and guests in attendance, give it some time.  All new programs need time to grow. Be sure to include information about what the Rosebuds program is in your groups correspondence (emails, newsletters, etc.) regarding your Rosebuds activities.  The more information you can share about the program with our prospective Rosebuds participants, the more likely that they will attend.  Remember this program is brand new. Help us to educate our membership about the new Rosebuds program.  Keep inviting them and your group will slowly grow.