Treasurer's Report
Kelly Rush Gerber, Nu - Idaho

Important Change in Paying Per Capita Dues

In the past you have paid your dues to the Portland Suburban alumnae chapter. A portion of your dues, called per capita dues, was forwarded to Executive Offices (EO) while the remainder, called local dues, stayed in Portland.

Beginning in 2008, the Fraternity will mail an invoice for per capital dues directly to alumnae.

Portland Suburban will collect only local dues, and will include a local dues payment notice in the newsletter.

What is the difference between per capita dues and local dues?

• Per capita dues help pay for the production of the ANCHORA, the DG Web site, Convention, recruitment, expansion and support of regional teams.
  
• Local dues help pay for: Founders Day, chapter operating expenses such as mailings (newsletters, postcards, etc.), programming opportunities, our local Web site, and Fraternity and Convention fees.

2008-09 was another stellar year for Portland Suburban alumnae!

We raised $4,700 at our Spring Flower Sale and Founders Day auction.
Of this money, we donated:

• 15% to Vision Northwest
• 15% to Guide Dogs for the Blind
• 15% to OHSU Foundation - Casey Eye Institute
• 25% to Washington School for the Blind Foundation
• 30% to Agnes Beach Delta Gamma Foundation Scholarship Fund

**We are still trying to raise the total to $25,000 to fully endow an annual Foundation scholarship. Please consider making a personal contribution to this scholarship fund!