As the first chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi international sorority established in Herons Glen, Alpha Gamma Delta (AGD) has developed a long history of service-oriented fundraisers supporting charities and donations through a variety of projects. Most recently, Alpha Gamma Delta hosted its annual Herons Glen Craft Fair in the ballroom of our community on Saturday, November 2, 2024. With over 47 vendors, both HG crafters and outside vendors, the ballroom was a kaleidoscope of crafts, products and colors. Represented were artists’ original paintings, ceramics and pottery, crafters’ knit goods, leather goods and other unique handcrafted items. The AGD chapter sisters sold their famous homemade cheddar cheese and beef/onion cheese balls and over 300 various flavors of artfully decorated chocolate, yellow, white, and spice cake balls. Raffles for $100 of lottery tickets, wine and liquor baskets, along with a Booze Buggy (you guessed it, booze!) and so many, many more, were big hits! This Craft Fair continues to be the primary fundraising project of AGD. All monies earned by the vendors’ table rental fee are donated directly to Special Equestrians, Inc, as a 501 (c)(3) charity.
Established in 1987, this organization’s mission is to enhance physical, emotional, and cognitive growth for individuals with disabilities through equine assisted activities and therapies. The organization serves people referred to Special Equestrians by doctors, therapists and teachers, “helping people one stride at a time” is the aim of Special Equestrians (website). There is a new program, Horses and Humans in Harmony, specifically designed for the personal unmounted interactions of veterans with the horses. The participant application is found on their website, specialequestrians.net, along with descriptions of their programs and events, donation and volunteer opportunities and contact number, (239) 226-1221.
Our AGD chapter contributes service along with financial support to several other organizations. We donate Bears for Cops to the local police agencies for use in situations where children or a disabled or challenged adult may find calmness and security during stressful interactions, to our Herons Glen Hearts and Homes for Veterans, and to the Glen’s annual Pretty in Pink fundraiser.
Our Alpha Gamma Delta chapter is always eager to embrace questions and provide information on our group to anyone interested joining a service-oriented group of women dedicated to sharing ourselves, our treasure and our talent, our love, with our Herons Glen community, our local community, our neighbors and our friends, for the continued celebration of people helping people. Text President Nancy Hentges at (715) 853-6281 or Vice President Nancy Thompson at (315) 466-9091.
SAVE THE DATE! Our next annual Craft Fair will be on November 8, 2025. Hope to see you there.
