Check your email for our Spring Newsletter, if you’re not on our email list click the link below! It’s full of upcoming events, membership information and a get to know the officers. We’re all very excited for a jam-packed Spring and we hope to see you at our events!
Roses,
Boston Alumnae Chapter Executive Board
Hi everyone!
Elections season has come around, so we are looking for some energetic AOII alumnae to serve on the Boston AOII Alumnae Chapter Executive Board for the 2016-2017 term. There are currently five open positions, but positions are flexible, and we are always looking for people to take on new roles and responsibilities, beyond what we already do. If you are interested in getting involved, please complete this short online form.
If you have any questions at all, please contact Sarah at bostonaoii@gmail.com.
The positions currently available are the following:
President – Serves as the official contact person of the chapter. Responds to chapter emails regarding membership and events. Sends email updates to chapter as needed. Attends 2017 AOII International Convention as the Chapter Delegate. Participates in Alumnae Network conference calls and remits Standards of Excellence award nomination to HQ.
Vice President –Assists President with duties above and other officer duties where needed, such as collaborating with collegiate chapters, alumnae membership outreach, recruiting, or educational programming. The Vice President also assists with organizing major fundraisers.
Programming Chair – Surveys the membership on programming requests for the upcoming year. Creates event calendar for the year. Sends Evites and creates Facebook events for each upcoming event, coordinates with venues, and verifies that there will be an officer present at each event.
Treasurer– Receives membership dues and updates Chapter Register accordingly. Creates budget for upcoming year and updates officers of status quarterly. Promotes chapter fundraising initiatives, such as Strike Out Arthritis and exam bags. Remits payment for dues and reimbursements. Fundraising will be especially important in 2017 as it is a Conventino year.
Secretary/MIF Chair/Communications – Sends correspondence to other AOII chapters that are celebrating milestones. Coordinates updates to chapter website and blog. Maintains Alumnae Chapter Facebook presence with updates, posts, and photos from chapter events. Records minutes for chapter meeting.
Here are some common questions and answers (but of course feel free to email us if anything else comes up!):
Q: I have a family and am involved in a number of other organizations. Is there a huge time commitment associated with being an officer?
A: We hold an officer kickoff meeting to collaborate on ideas for events and membership for the upcoming year. After that, most of our correspondence is via email (3-4 times a month) and a few conference calls. Most officers do not have any paperwork or reports to file.
Q: If I am an officer, do I have to attend every Alumnae Chapter event?
A: No, officers work together to make sure that there is always at least one officer to coordinate at the event.
Q: I haven’t served as an officer before, do I need to have prior experience
A: Definitely not! We are looking for women with new ideas on improving the chapter and experience for our members.
Q: What is the timeline for elections?
A: May 2, 6pm: Interested members complete interest form
May 2 – May 4: Elections Committee creates a slate
May 4 – May 11: Slate is distributed to all dues paying members and voted on at the Delta Chapter Alumnification ritual (May 4) or via absentee ballots electronically (the next week)
May 12 – 13: Votes are tallied, results are distributed to members, and officer transition begins
Q. I’m interested in a position, but nothing above stands out to me. What should I do?
A. Let us know! If you have a specific area you would like to pursue, positions can be appointed to capitalize on members’ individual strengths and chapter needs: collegiate relations, community service, suburban liaison, these are just a few examples of positions which can be created.
Q. Where do I complete the interest form again?
A. Right here! Or copy and paste the URL below into your web browser:
http://goo.gl/forms/b0B454sU1p
We’re excited to share our Spring 2016 Calendar! Hope to see plenty of sisters!
Each month, the Boston AOII Alumnae chapter will be spotlighting a sister. AOII is for a lifetime, and the purpose of this spotlight series is to highlight how we can all bring AOII values into the world around us. Enjoy!
Roses,
Danielle – Boston AOII Executive Board Secretary
Name: Koren Phillips
Chapter, University: Phi Chi, University of Chicago
Member since: 2001
Occupation: Administrative Director, Mass General Cancer Center Network
Favorite AOII memory?
”There are too many to count! I think one of my fondest AOII memories is being able to initiate new members as Chapter President. To share that experience with our newest sisters is really something incredibly special.”
What was your “ah-ha” moment, when you knew AOII was right for you?
”At UChicago, Formal Recruitment occurs during the 3rd week of school – so there were only a handful of weeks in my collegiate experience when I wasn’t an AOII. I knew AOII was right for me as I met so many dynamic and interesting women – I saw future role models and friends in these women, many of whom are still my best friends today – and I couldn’t imagine myself in any other chapter.”
What has AOII taught you?
”How much time do you have for me to answer this question? I could really write an essay on this topic. But, in a nutshell, AOII has taught me love, kindness, humility, humor, leadership, and laughter – so many things that have made me the person I am today.”
How have you stayed involved with AOII?
”I’ve served as an alumnae chapter officer many times, as a member of an AAC, a Network Specialist, and most recently I am serving my 3rd term on the Foundation Board. I am proud to be the Foundation President.”
What do you love most about Boston?
”I love how Boston feels like a “big town” – you have all of the amenities of a big city on a tiny scale. It makes me so happy to be on the water and to have the ability to walk anywhere I want to go. My parents are originally from Boston and our extended family has always lived here; even when we didn’t live here, it’s always been a home away from home.”
What advice do you have for sisters who are soon to be alums?
”Get involved with AOII wherever you may go! You never know where you’re going to meet your new best friend or find a new opportunity – don’t forget that AOII is for a lifetime.”
Thanks SO much, Koren! We are lucky to have you in our alumnae chapter!
If you want to be featured, or know someone who should, please email danielleiriskushner@gmail.com 🙂
This year, AOII celebrates 119 years of sisterhood. We look forward to an exciting 2016, and of course, our annual Founders’ Day celebration! We hope to see you there! Information on the event & tickets below.
The Boston Area AOII Alumnae Chapter welcomes alumnae and active members in the Boston area/surrounding areas. Please RSVP by Valentine’s Day, 2/14/16.
Each ticket includes entrance to the celebration and a delicious buffet style Maggiano’s brunch.
$35 – (Non-Dues Paying Alumnae):
https://www.paypal.com/
$30 – (Dues Paying Alumnae):
https://www.paypal.com/
Need to become a dues-paying member? Link below:
http://www.bostonaoii.com/
Questions? Email us at bostonaoii@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you!
Roses,
Boston AOII Executive Board
Among the many common bonds between sisters all over the world is the support we have for the Arthritis Foundation. This year, Boston AOII alumnae came together for both Strike Out Arthritis! with the Red Sox, and the Boston Jingle Bell Run.
We had so much fun and look forward to future Arthritis Foundation Initiatives. Want to become a member of the Boston AOII Alumnae Group? Information on dues can be found HERE.
Strike Out Arthritis: The Red Sox donated a portion of each ticket sold by AOII to the Strike Out Arthritis! campaign, which “helps fund both critical research to find a cure for arthritis, and programs that improve quality of life for people with arthritis.” As noted from AOII, The SOA! program (collegiate & alumnae chapter and MLB/MiLB events), combined with events that AOII participates in with the Arthritis Foundation and Arthritis Society, raised over $566,000 in 2014. We look forward to hearing how much was raised this year!
Jingle Bell Run – ” The Jingle Bell Run is a fun and festive holiday theme 5K and even better, funds raised benefit arthritis research.” We had a blast taking on this 5k together through beautiful neighborhoods of Newton. Each member got a free t-shirt (and jingle bells, of course…)
Stay tuned for more fun updates – including the launch of our Alumnae Spotlight Series! Additionally, we are continually recruiting new officers and volunteers — if you are interested in getting involved please email us at bostonaoii@gmail.com for more information. You can also sign up for our e-mail list HERE!
Roses,
Boston AOII Alumnae
Calling all Boston Area AOII Alumnae!
We’re looking for some energetic AOII alumnae to serve on the chapter executive board for the next term running 2015-2016. We want YOU!
If you are interested in getting involved, please complete this short online interest form here.
We also welcome members to participate in our elections committee, if you would like to volunteer please contact Katie at katherineriker@gmail.com
Positions are flexible and we encourage you for any and all you are interested in!
Below are some Q&A to give you better insight into officer responsibilities. Please let us know if you have additional questions that are not covered by the information below!
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Q: What positions are available and what are the responsibilities?
A: President – Serves as the official contact person of the chapter. Responds to chapter emails regarding membership and events. Sends email updates to chapter as needed. Attends 2016 Leadership Institute (June) as the Chapter Delegate. Participates in Alumnae Network conference calls and remits Standards of Excellence award nomination to HQ.
Vice President – Assists President with duties above and other officer duties where needed, such as collaborating with collegiate chapters, alumnae membership outreach, or educational programmng.
Programming Chair – Surveys the membership on programming requests for the upcoming year. Creates event calendar for the year. Sends Evites and creates Facebook events for each upcoming event, coordinates with venues, and verifies that there will be an officer present at each event.
Treasurer/Fundraising – Receives membership dues and updates Chapter Register accordingly. Creates budget for upcoming year and updates officers of status quarterly. Promotes chapter fundraising initiatives, such as Strike Out Arthritis and exam bags. Remits payment for dues and reimbursements.
Secretary/MIF Chair/Communications – Sends correspondence to other AOII chapters that are celebrating milestones. Coordinates updates to chapter blog. Maintains Alumnae Chapter Facebook presence with updates, posts, and photos from chapter events.
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Q: I have a family and am involved in a number of other organizations. Is there a huge time commitment associated with being an officer?
A: We hold an officer kickoff meeting to collaborate on ideas for events and membership for the upcoming year. After that, most of our correspondence is via email (3-4 times a month) and a few conference calls. Most officers do not have any paperwork or reports to file.
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Q: If I am an officer, do I have to attend every Alumnae Chapter event?
A: No, officers work together to make sure that there is always at least one officer to coordinate at the event.
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Q: I haven’t served as an officer before, do I need to have prior experience?
A: Definitely not! We are looking for women with new ideas on improving the chapter and experience for our members.
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Q: What is the timeline for elections?
A: June 19 – Interested members complete interest form
June 19 – 23 – Elections Committee creates a slate
June 23 – 29 – Slate is distributed to all dues paying members and voted on electronically
June 29 – 30 – Votes are tallied, results are distributed to members, and officer transition begins
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Q. I’m interested in a position, but nothing above stands out to me. What should I do?
A. Let us know! If you have a specific area you would like to pursue, positions can be appointed to capitalize on members’ individual strengths and chapter needs: collegiate relations, community service, suburban liaison, these are just a few examples of positions which can be created.
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Q. Where do I complete the interest form again?
A. Right here! Or copy and paste the URL below into your web browser:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ce3hXwu4OyvWVAFvgtZVNlDf2ic2hUultb61hUMi1Zc/viewform?usp=send_form
Join all Boston-area AOIIs for our annual Founder’s Day celebration!
We will be having brunch on Saturday February 21 at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Boston. We’re very excited about the program of events we have planned and are looking forward to celebrating with our sisters!
All AOIIs from far and wide are welcome.
Tickets are $30 and are payable via Paypal ( Click here to buy! ) or via check or cash. If you are paying by check or cash please RSVP to bostonaoii@gmail.com.
Feel free to RSVP to the Facebook event for all the latest news.
Nominate a sister to receive the Rose Award here.
If you would like to order, you can fill out our order form ( Order form ) or send an email to bostonaoii@gmail.com with your daughter’s name and if you would like a regular bag, or one with a $10 gift card.
Checks made out to “AOII Boston Alumane” can be sent to: Valerie Forrest, 4 Duck Pond Rd, Unit 204, Beverly, MA 01915
You can also pay via paypal ($2 fee applies) with the following links:
If you would like to order, you can fill out our order form (http://bit.ly/1p36kFW) or send an email to bostonaoii@gmail.com with your daughter’s name and if you would like a regular bag, or one with a $10 gift card.
Checks made out to “AOII Boston Alumane” can be sent to: Attn: Kaitlin Zack EF Education First 1 Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141
You can also pay via paypal ($2 fee applies) with the following links:
