AOII has been invited to make a formal presentation for extension consideration to Worcester Polytech on September 15, 2010. Colonization is targeted for January 2011. Information about the community may be found at www.wpi.edu. If you are interested in helping with this opportunity, contact AOII Headquarters at 615-370-0920.
Local collegiate chapter looking for advisers!
Our local collegiate chapter at Tufts University is looking for advisers. Some adviser roles can be done from long-distance, via email or phone, and don’t require a significant time commitment. There is something for everyone! Additionally, many of the international volunteers that work with this chapter are local, so there will be support for any questions you encounter along the way.
If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities available, please contact Delta’s Chapter Adviser, Lauren Simpson, at l.simpson714@gmail.com or via phone at 630-730-5628.
2010 – 2011 Event Schedule
Next year’s calendar has been announced! If you did not receive the email with the calendar and membership information, please email us at bostonaoii@gmail.com to be added to our list.
Wednesday, September 1st
7pm – Hosted by Lacey Bowman
Business Meeting and Education Session (accompanied by Make Your Own Sundaes and Pizza!)
Come join us to hear about our introduction of affinity groups to our calendar of events, hear details about Leadership Institute this past summer, and learn about our fundraising and philanthropic programs. We will also hear an insider’s view about the International Executive Board nominating process and how all members can be involved!
Sunday, September 19th
10am – Artisani Park, 1234 Soldier’s Field Road, Brighton (Note location change from prior years)
Arthritis Walk
Join other area AOIIs as we support our international philanthropy partner, the Arthritis Foundation, with their annual Arthritis Walk. Sign up for our team here! There are also great incentives, specific for AOIIs, when you reach certain fundraising levels.
Saturday, September 25th
9am – Depart Boston for Mohegan Sun – we’ll organize carpools from the city
Mohegan Sun Fun with fellow Northeast AOIIs
Choose your own adventure as we journey to Mohegan Sun and join our sisters from Connecticut and New York for activities at the casino. We’ll have time for spa, shopping, gaming, and (my favorite) people-watching! We’ll join up for a group lunch at one of the casino’s renowned restaurants and return to Boston late afternoon.
Monday, October 18th
6:30 – 8pm – Cass Flowers, 531 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown
Floral Design Workshop
We’ll learn how to arrange roses in an Asian Contemporary method, and take home our arrangements at the end of the workshop! The cost for this workshop is $35 and you must sign up online at http://www.cassflowers.com/wedafwor.html. Sign up early before the event sells out!
Sunday, November 14th
Paper Source, 1361 Beacon Street, Brookline
Let’s Get Crafty!
We will be making holiday gift tags at Paper Source in Brookline. Cost for this event will be between $20-30, includes all supplies and instructions, and can be paid at the event.
Sunday, December 5th
Holiday Open House
2pm – 5pm – Hosted by Koren Phillips
Participate in our annual cookie swap as we enjoy each other’s company and take a breather from our hectic holiday schedules! We will also be assembling exam bags for Delta Chapter at Tufts.
Saturday, February 12th
Founder’s Day
Please join us for our annual Founder’s Day ceremony and brunch. Location has not been finalized as of yet.
Saturday and Sunday, March 5th and 6th
AOII Northeast Weekend
Our sisters from across the Northeast and Eastern Canada will be traveling to Boston for this weekend filled with education and friendship.
Saturday, April 9th
9:30am – Noon – Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Avenue, Boston
Volunteer Event
Looking to volunteer in the community? Ever wonder what it looks like inside the Greater Boston Food Bank’s new building? Come join us as we sort and pack food, which is then distributed to local shelters and pantries.
Saturday, April 30th
Delta Chapter Alumnae Transition
We will welcome the graduating seniors from Delta Chapter at Tufts to alumnae status.
2010-2011 Membership and Event Information…and Red Sox tickets!
For those who are excited about next year’s Membership Information and Event Calendar, I’ll be sending it out in a few weeks. I have some super-fun (at least I think so!) new events planned, and some oldies-but-goodies. We’ll be volunteering and crafting and celebrating, oh my! We also have a couple of new initiatives to announce.
Additionally, we’re down to our last handful of Red Sox tickets for the 8/23 game. If you are interested in joining us, email bostonaoii@gmail.com!
Lacey
Recruitment Recommendations!
Summer is here, which means that fall sorority recruitment is right around the corner. For many colleges, sorority recommendations serve as an introduction for incoming freshman to the sorority chapters on their campus.
If you are an incoming college freshman from New England and are attending a school where sororities suggest an alumna recommendation for recruitment, please email us at bostonaoii@gmail.com. We ask that you contact us well in advance of the collegiate chapter/university deadlines so that we have adequate time in preparing the recommendation.
While it is not the norm for Northeast schools to require recommendations, we recognize the importance of these recommendations in other regions of the country. We are happy to help out and hope that everyone has a positive recruitment experience.
Lacey — Boston Alumnae Chapter President
Get ready for the Boston Arthritis Walk!
Our team has been formed for the Boston Arthritis Walk on September 19th. I encourage you all to join our team and start fundraising this summer for our international philanthropy, Arthritis Research. Our team can be found here: Boston AOII. Family and friends are welcome, so encourage them to join you. There are numerous incentives to raise money for this cause, including special AOII prizes for giving levels of $250 or greater.
Congratulations, 2010-2011 Officers!
The following slate was approved by the membership at last night’s meeting:
President: Lacey Bowman (Chi Delta, University of Colorado)
Vice President: Christina Pastorello (Delta, Tufts University)
Treasurer: Melissa Faubert (Delta, Tufts University)
Secretary: Laurel Zeidman (Delta, Tufts University)
Collegiate Liaison: Margi Scholtes (Delta, Tufts University)
We look forward to bringing future success to the chapter.
Summer Fun!
Laurel and I are scheming up some summer fun as our last hurrah as this year’s Programming Co-Chairs! So far we’ve planned an evening of delicious ice cream at the Jimmy Fund’s annual Scooper Bowl at City Hall Plaza (Tuesday, 6/8 from 6-8 pm). What else would you like to see us do this summer?
– Koren, Programming Co-Chair
Announcing the 2010-2011 Boston AOII Slate!
We are pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Boston AOII Alumnae Chapter Officers! Please join us in congratulating the following sisters:
- President: Lacey Bowman (Chi Delta, University of Colorado)
- Vice President: Christina Pastorello (Delta, Tufts University)
- Treasurer: Melissa Faubert (Delta, Tufts University)
- Secretary: Laurel Zeidman (Delta, Tufts University)
You might note that we have not slated a Programming Chair. Worry not, the new executive board will be formulating a great strategy to make programming a collaborative effort across the board. We are exited for another wonderful year! Roses to all.
– Koren, Programming Co-Chair
Exam Bag Ideas?
As we prep for Exam Bag stuffing at our next event, the question poses itself: what would you have loved to receive as a pre-exam treat? Recent bags have included Easy Mac, goldfish, Nutri Grain bars, jelly beans…
Let us know in the comments!