Become a Member
Every initiated Delta Gamma who graduates or leaves college life becomes an alumna. Because Delta Gamma is an international organization in existence for more than 130 years, the number of DG alumnae continues to grow, with DGs living and contributing in every corner of the world.
Alumnae residing around the Palo Alto area can choose to join the Palo Alto Alumnae Chapter. Currently ther are more than 75 active alumnae chapters offering sisterhood, philanthropy, social and business connections to DG alums.
What does the Palo Alto Alumnae Chapter do?
Our alumnae chapter offers a variety of programs and events to meet the needs and interests of our diverse membership. These include community involvement projects, networking opportunities, philanthropic projects, social events, guest speaker events, and aiding our local collegiate chapters at Santa Clara University and San Jose State University. We also offer "special interest" groups, such as the recent graduates "Young DGs".
Benefits of Membership
- Access to new friends, new ideas, and new opportunities for continued growth and fulfillment
- Training for effective leadership, community research, and personal development
- Exposure to women from a variety of fields, interests and backgrounds
General Meetings
Palo Alto is always excited to meet local sisters; whether you’ve lived here for years and just decided you have some free time or you’re new to the area. General meetings are held monthly, September through June, and include an array of activities for all interests. We look forward to meeting you!
Prospective Members
Send us an email with your name, address and phone number if you are interested in more information about joining the Palo Alto Alumnae Chapter, and we will send you a membership packet. You will also be contacted directly to see if you have any further questions. You will be kept informed of volunteer and social opportunities throughout the year. Once you join our chapter you’ll receive a directory of members.
Our Current Members
The Palo Alto Alumnae Chapter of Delta Gamma is a non-profit organization comprised of 100 active members whose ages span seven decades (20's through 90's.)
Supporting Delta Gamma
Upon initiation all Delta Gammas agree to pay annual dues to the Fraternity for the first 50 years of membership. Alumnae and collegians' dues and fees are the only support for our Fraternity, which is a separate entity from the Foundation.
Your dues go to support efforts such as:
- Maintaining Executive Offices
- Operating budget for the local and international organization
- Producing and mailing the annual chapter newsletter
- Supporting monthly alumnae events
- Funding the Delta Gamma Foundation and other philanthropic causes
