In Convention growing into the future Fraternity President Mal Bowyer's superbly organized and expertly delivered address at the first general ses- sion of the Convention set the tone of optimistic determination which characterized the gathering of Delta Gammas in Kansas City. Outlining for delegates the many obstacles the Fra- ternity has faced and will continue to face from out- side sources, especially from governmental regulatory agencies, Mrs. Bowyer observed that just as members cope with regulations in their personal lives, SO must the Fraternity find the way to meet its objectives while adhering to government standards. Government regulations concerning single-sex or- ganizations, the rights of individuals to say who may or may not have access to their personal records, as in the case of the release of grades by universities, and the use of investment income by non-profit organiza- tions have all become matters of concern for the leaders of the Fraternity. Reviewing Delta Gamma's financial position, the PROVIDING LEADERSHIP for the Convention, Council mem- President pointed out that we remain financially healthy, bers meet for a work session prior to the arrival of delegates. but the pressures of inflation have caused the same belt- ANCHORA tightening measures in the Fraternity as in our families. As a result, the Convention body was asked to of Delta Gamma consider a number of measures to raise dues and fees. Motions were passed which will do the following: increase from $10 to $20 per capita dues for collegiate FALL 1976 VOL. 92, NO. 3 members; increase from $30 to $150 the amount paid annually to the Convention Fund by alumnae chapters; increase from $5 to $10 the annual dues paid by an unaffiliated collegian; increase the pledge fee to $15; EDITOR Margaret Hess Watkins, Alpha Xi increase the repledge fee to $25; and increase from $5 OFFICE OF PUBLICATION The Anchora of Delta to $10 the annual dues of an alumnae association. Gamma, 3250 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43221. Finances are an important part, too, of Delta Correspondence of an editorial and business nature Gamma's expansion policies. Mrs. Bowyer reminded should be sent to the above address. The Anchora is delegates that housing is a major consideration in any published quarterly in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Win- expansion move, and, with construction costs up, ter. Subscription price is $1.50 per year payable to establishing a new chapter can become an enormously The Anchora of Delta Gamma. expensive undertaking. PRINTED in the United States of America by the George Delta Gamma is currently on file at 51 schools; 65 Banta Company, Inc., Curtis Reed Plaza, Menasha, schools were contacted during the biennium; and Wisconsin 54952. Second-class postage paid at Colum- seven schools were visited at least once. bus, Ohio, and at additional mailing offices. Grade inflation or deflation, the rise of community colleges, the changing nature of curricula - all are a THE ANCHORA OF DELTA GAMMA