Alpha Omicron Pi, Phoenix Alumnae Chapter
Spring 2016 Newsletter
Hello sisters!
The Phoenix Alumnae Chapter had a successful and productive 2015 filled with philanthropy and sisterhood. The chapter has consistently held events nearly every month and I look forward to what 2016 will bring! Whether you are an alumnae chapter leader or are new to the Phoenix area, we would love to see you. In January, we held our annual Founders' Day celebration with ritual and a luncheon. We had a fantastic turnout of excited alumnae and collegians, which continues to demonstrate that AOII lasts a lifetime!
What's new with Phoenix AOII? Show your Panhellenic pride on March 7th by wearing your AOII badge for International Badge Day. Socialize with your sisters at spring training on March 12th. Support our philanthropy at the annual Arthritis Walk at the Phoenix Zoo on April 30th. Bring the family (registration is free!) and donate to help the cause. Celebrate Panhellenic at their luncheon on May 7th with fun raffle prizes.
Interested in volunteering? Phoenix AOII leadership elections will be held in April! Consider volunteering to help your sisters and develop your own skills at the same time. Email phoenixaoii@gmail.com to discuss positions further. Dues paying members will receive further elections details via email.
Want to support your sisterhood and receive your To Dragma magazine subscription? Consider paying dues! Dues are due 02-28. Further benefits about joining an alumnae chapter are below.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for AOII!
Alpha Love and Mine,
Lizzy Cortopassi
Alumnae Chapter President
phoenixaoii@gmail.com
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Panhellenic International Badge Day
Monday, March 7th - All Day
Wear your AOII badge all day to show your pride!
International Badge Day was established in 1997 by the National Panhellenic Conference to set aside a day for women -- in sororities in all different umbrella organizations -- throughout the world to wear their sorority badges or letters in a celebration of sisterhood.
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Spring Training
Saturday, March 12th at 1PM
Salt River Fields, 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale
Join Phoenix AOII at our annual spring training outing. The Diamondbacks will be playing the Royals. Join us in the lawn. Lawn seats are $15. Friends/family/significant others welcome! Purchase tickets online at http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/
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Arthritis Walk
Saturday, April 30th at 8AM
Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Tempe
Join us for our annual Arthritis Walk at the Phoenix Zoo. Alumnae, collegians, friends, and family welcome! Registration is FREE and you receive free zoo access.
Register under team "Arizona AOIIs" online at http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1145627
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Phoenix Panhellenic Celebration of Sisterhood Luncheon
Saturday, May 7th at 11AM
Tempe Mission Palms, 60 E 5th St, Tempe
An event for all sorority alumnae members filled with sisterhood, awards, and raffles. Plan to join Phoenix Panhellenic Association for the Annual Celebration of Sisterhood. This event costs $35 and includes lunch. Registration wil open in March.
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Great turnout of alumnae and collegians at Founders' Day 2016 in January
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Alumnae and collegians volunteered at the Waste Management Open in early February. Volunteering makes AOII eligible for Phoenix Panhellenic scholarship funds. Thanks for helping, ladies!
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Alumnae Chapter Dues
The Phoenix Alumnae Chapter is accepting dues. Dues are due 02-28
$50 a year for returning members
$34 a year for Life Loyal Members
First Year On Us
(Applies if it is your first time joining the alumnae chapter and you graduated within the last 5 years. Email phoenixaoii@gmail.com if this applies to you!)
You may send dues by mail or via PayPal:
By Mail - Lizzy Cortopassi, 2921 W Windsong Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85045
** Please make check payable to Alpha Omicron Pi, Phoenix Alumnae Chapter
By Paypal - Go to www.paypal.com. Click Send. Enter lizzy.cortopassi@yahoo.com. Input $50 for the amount, or $34 if you're a Life Loyal member
Why Join Our Alumnae Chapter?
Do something for yourself, your sisters, and the community * Be proud to be an AOII. * Be proud of your financial contribution supporting scholarships, collegiate aid, sisters in need, arthritis research, local activities * Get discounts to events & other local promotions. * Develop personally & professionally * Make networking opportunities * Forge new & rediscover old friendships * Share your business with local sisters * Get your To Dragma magazine subscription 3 times a year * Have fun! – Enjoy being together and creating new memories
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Theta Omega Updates
Theta Omega has had a productive start to their spring semester! They joined Phoenix AOII at Founders' Day, played volleyball intramurals, pinned 17 new members, participated in the Greek Intervarsity Conference, attended Leadership Academy, and volunteered at the Phoenix Open.
They have a chapter retreat planned on February 20th and have their Strike Out Arthritis philanthropy event planned for April 16th. Awesome job, ladies!
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Phoenix Panhellenic Updates
Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
Applications due February 28th, 2016
Phoenix Panhellenic awards annual scholarships to Greek women completing undergraduate and graduate studies. Scholarships are awarded in May.
Apply online at http://www.phoenixpanhellenic.com/scholarship.html
Celebration of Sisterhood Luncheon Raffle Basket
Every sorority donates a raffle basket to the Phoenix Panhellenic Celebration of Sisterhood luncheon in May. Our basket theme is "Girls Night In." If you would like to donate anything to the basket, please email Panhellenic Delegate Amanda Howk at amanda.howk@gmail.com
Basket content ideas: cookies/candy, wine, nail polish, face masks, popcorn, movie, candle
Centennial Scholarship Endowment
The Phoenix Panhellenic Association has established a scholarship endowment (2015) with the NPC Foundation to assist Arizona sorority women in order to fulfill their dream of undergraduate and graduate level education. The goal for Phoenix Panhellenic Association is to raise a minimum of $25,000 in the next four years in order for the inaugural scholarship award to be presented to a worthy sorority woman at the 2020 Phoenix Panhellenic Centennial Celebration of Sisterhood. http://www.phoenixpanhellenic.com/endowment.html
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Volunteer Opportunities
Alumnae Chapter Elections
Phoenix Alumnae Chapter elections will be in April 2016. Dues paying members will receive the slate via email. Interested in leading the alumnae chapter? Email phoenixaoii@gmail.com for further details! All elected officers must pay dues. Officer positions include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. Additional positions can be elected/appointed as needed
Network Positions
Network 3 Network Specialist - Leadership
Network 4 Network Specialist - Leadership
Network 5 Network Specialist - Finance
Network 7 Network Specialist - Alumnae
Network 8 Network Specialist - Leadership (AZ network)
Network 8 Network Specialist Development (Deta Nu, University of Nevada, Reno)
Please email hrc@alphaomicronpi.org for an application and further details!
Headquarters Positions
http://www.alphaomicronpi.org/career-opportunities
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