San Francisco Theta Alumnae


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Eta Upsilon Presents: Alumnae High Tea – April 14th, 2:30pm

Tea Party

Dust off your Royal Wedding fascinators and get ready for a day of classic fun with the Eta Upsilon chapter at the University of San Francisco.

These lovely collegian women cordially invite members of the San Francisco Alumnae chapter to a whimsical afternoon of tea and crumpets at their Alumnae High Tea event.

So come enjoy the afternoon for an enjoyable afternoon tea party that would rival even Alice and Wonderland at the University of San Francisco main campus.

Please R.S.V.P. via the Evite and contact our Collegiate Relations Chair Shaina Daswani with any questions about the event.

Interested in getting more involved with the collegiate chapters in the area?  Check out our Collegiate Support page for more ways to get involved.


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Chocolate Lab – Young Alumnae Happy Hour – February 20th, 7pm

Chocolate_Lab_1Foodie or not, you won’t want to miss this Happy Hour. In November, Michael Recchiuti (othewise known as the “Picasso of Chocolatiers”) opened his first San Francisco cafe, aptly named Chocolate Lab. The cafe offers sweet treats from chocolate to adult friendly ice cream sundays and savory items from cheesecake to charcuterie.

We know. we know. We had you at “Happy Hour” didn’t we?

A number of us were curious about the spot and now we have an excuse to enjoy it! Join us on February 20th at 7pm for a Young Alumnae Happy Hour at Chocolate Lab in the Dogpatch for a mid week treat where you can recharge for the rest of your week with a little indulgence and some Theta time.

Want to learn more about Chocolate Lab? See the articles below for the high praises of this delicious local spot:

Interested in planning a Young Alumnae Happy Hour or event? Contact our Young Alumnae Liaison Lauren Mizrahi to get involved.


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Cinderella Ate My Daughter – Book Club – February 5th, 7:30pm

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Our next Book Club is right around the corner! We’ve been reading another New York Times Best Seller: Cinderella Ate My Daughter by Peggy Orenstein.

A non fiction work, Orenstein searches for answers on how the messages our society sends to young girls affect the types of women they become. Being a princess is just make-believe; eventually they grow out of it . . . or do they ? In search of answers, Orenstein visited Disneyland, trolled American Girl Place, and met parents of beauty-pageant preschoolers tricked out like Vegas showgirls. The stakes turn out to be higher than she ever imagined. From premature sexualization to the risk of depression to rising rates of narcissism, the potential negative impact of this new girlie-girl culture is undeniable—yet armed with awareness and recognition, parents can effectively counterbalance its influence in their daughters’ lives.

Join us on Tuesday, February 5th at 7:30pm at the home of our Membership Chair Katie Ziegenhirt for a night of food, fun, and some book discussion.

Please RSVP to the Evite for more details.
Don’t receive our Evites? Email us to be added to our mailing list to insure that you don’t miss out on any of our great events.


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Founder’s Day 2013 – Save the Date!

Save the date for our beloved, annual Founder’s Day 2013. This year the Marin Alumnae Chapter will be hosting luncheon and ceremony for the Thetas of the Bay Area. There are a limited number of spots so make sure to secure your spot today! RSVP before January 4th.

Date: Saturday, January 26th
Time:  11:30am-2:00pm.
Location: The Spinnaker Restaurant in Sausalito, CA.
Complimentary valet parking will be provided.

Menu:
  • House Green Salad
  • Entree choice of:
    • Petrale Sole with macadamia nut crust
    • Chicken with champagne lemon sauce and capers
    • Pasta primavera
  • Fresh baked cookies
  • Coffee and tea

Keynote Speaker: Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, venture capitalist turned stand-up comic. She is a Theta from MIT with her master’s work combining civil engineering, management, urban studies, and economics.  She was on the cover of the 2011-12 winter issue of the national Theta Magazine and spoke at KAO Grand Convention in June 2012.

Cost: $40 for members
  $45 for non dues paying members.
Please make check out to KAO San Francisco Alumnae Chapter and send along with your entree choice and alma matter chapter to:

Katy Hanson
303 Arguello Blvd, Apt 201
San Francisco, CA 94118

There are limited amount of spots for this event so please RSVP as soon as possible if you plan to attend.  Once we reach capacity, those remaining will be notified and placed on a waiting list.


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4th Annual Young Alumnae Cookie Exchange – December 16th

It’s that time of year again! Please join us for the 4th Annual Young Alumnae Cookie Exchange!

Date: Sunday, December 16th
Time: 2pm
Location: Home of Shaina Daswani

What better way to kick off the holiday season than with an assortment of homemade cookies that you can share with roommates, friends and of course, coworkers. Savory treats and holiday libations will be provided.

Never been to a cookie exchange? Here’s how it works:

1. All cookies should be homemade and baked.
2. No plain chocolate chip cookies, cookie mixes, or no-bakes.
3. Please bring 3-4 dozen total cookies.
4. Arrange cookies in a basket or platter. Be creative! Also, don’t forget a large container to carry away your cookies.

Cookie ExchangeDon’t forget to email a copy of your recipe before the party to Erin De Martini.

Holiday attire is encouraged! Please RSVP as soon as possible and post what type of cookies you are planning on baking to the Evite so we avoid duplicates. If you don’t have time to bake or have burnt your cookies, but still want to attend, feel free to pick up 3-4 dozen cookies from a bakery if you want to take part in the exchange or just join for the company and refreshments!


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Annual Holiday Party – December 9th

The annual Kappa Alpha Theta San Francisco Alumnae holiday party has arrived! Please join your Theta sisters and their significant others for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the home of Kay Auciello as we kick-off the holiday season.
Date: Sunday, December 9th
Time: 5:30pm
Location: The Home of Kay Auciello

Tip: Kay’s home is above/across 17th Street (the last block of Stanyan up the hill).  House is in the middle of the block on the right.

Please note: December 9th is the final day we are accepting donations to this season’s Adopt-A-Family program so please bring any donations. Acceptable forms of donations are via check, paypal, or by credit card via square at the event.


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Adopt-A-Family 2012

As the holidays get into full swing, we hope you are all able to spend some quality time with Friends, Family, Sisters, and also to remember how blessed we all our in our lives.

For the 3rd year in a row, the San Francisco Theta Alumnae group is sponsoring a family who has not been so fortunate. Please join us in giving Magdalena, Guillermo and their children the Christmas and holiday season that they deserve.

We suggest donating a dollar for the each year you have been a Theta (if you are feeling generous, you can even double or triple that amount). Our goal is to raise $500 this year, so anything you can donate is appreciated.

Please remember that all donations should be made by December 9th (the same date as the Holiday Party!) in order for us to have time to purchase and wrap all the gifts for thefamily.

Donations can be made by sending a check (made payable to Kappa Alpha Theta) to Emily Brown, 7E Fort Mason, SF, CA 94123, Paypal to Katy Hanson, or by credit card via Square at any of our upcoming events.

Thank you so much for joining us in this season of giving.


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Don’t Miss! 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving – October 23, 7pm

It’s that time of year again: fleet week is over, leaves are getting crunchy, the weather is fluctuating between 40° and 80°, and almost everything is pumpkin flavored which can only mean on thing…..

It’s time for our 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving event! Once again, our lovely Emily Brown has opened her home to this now beloved fall tradition so pick up your pumpkins and join us on October 23rd at 7pm.
The event functions in a small plate potluck style so we can snack while we’re carving so please bring something to eat or a bottle of wine.
We’ve had everything from festive to contemporary carvings in years past so we can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
RSVP on our Evite for address details. See you at 7pm on October 23rd!
Don’t get our Evite? Shoot us an email and we’ll add you to our mailing list.


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The Happiness Project – Book Club – November 14th, 7:30pm

Mark your calendars — our club’s next book should be a great one. We’ll be reading

New York Times Best Seller The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.

In this lively and compelling account, Rubin chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that money can help buy happiness, when spent wisely; that outer order contributes to inner calm; and that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference.

Join us on November 14th at 7:30pm at the home of one of our newest Alumnae members, Charlotte Crawford.
Please RSVP to the Evite for more details.
Don’t receive our Evites? Email us to be added to our mailing list to ensure that you don’t miss out on any of our great events!


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Join us for Happy Hour – 9/12 at 7pm on Polk Street

Phew — The Labor Day festivities are over and, as any good San Franciscan knows, that means that our San Francisco summer is finally on it’s way!

Let’s celebrate and kick September off with an evening out with your sisters.
Please join us on Wednesday, September 12th at Black Sheep on Polk Street (at Broadway).
We’ll be getting started at 7pm so grab your friends and meet us there for our first fall happy hour.
Need more information? Check our Evite.
Don’t get our Evites? Email thetaconnect@gmail.com to join our list.