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!
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:
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 Spring 2014-Spring 2015. 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 just fill out the form and indicate as such or email Katie at katherineriker@gmail.com.
Most positions are open, and if there is not an existing position that suits your interests we can create one! Don’t feel shy about running for any position 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 2014 Leadership Institute (June 27-29) 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.
———————————————————————————————————————————-
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: April 2 – Interested members complete interest form
April 4-10 – Elections Committee creates a slate
April 10-13 – Slate is distributed to all dues paying members and voted on electronically
April 14-17 – 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/1GBMAqF5-Md3961ThQgzF3BoK4o0P8uwwIsKuEOrCRqI/viewform
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Founder’s Day 2014
Maggiano’s (4 Columbus Ave, Boston)
Saturday February 22, 11am.
This year’s Founder’s Day celebration will be held at Maggiano’s in Boston on February 22 at 11am. We will be having breakfast with the women of Delta chapter (Tufts), and are inviting women from Beta Upsilon (Bryant) and the Rhode Island Alumnae chapter to join us as well.
All sisters of AOII are welcome to come, no matter their involvement in the Boston Alumnae Chapter!
Tickets are $23 for dues-paying members and $26 for non-dues paying. You can pay via check or Paypal ($2 processing fee applies).
If you are attending, please RSVP by replying “Yes” to the facebook event. (Or emailing bostonaoii@gmail.com)
Pay via Paypal:
Dues Paying Member – $23 + $2 Paypal fee
Non-Dues Paying Member – $26 + $2 Paypal Fee
Pay via Check:
Make out to “Boston AOII Alumnae”
Send to:
Attn: Kaitlin Zack
EF Education First
1 Education Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
The Boston Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi would like to help prepare your daughter for finals! Each exam bag will be stuffed with goodies and treats to get your daughter through finals. Included will be such items as popcorn, hot chocolate, cereal bars, nuts, chips, and other snacks. We will include your own personal message with each bag to wish your daughter the best with her studies.
Care packages are $25 and have the option of adding a $10 Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts gift card. Payments are accepted via check or paypal. Our ordering deadline is Friday December 6.
If you would like to purchase a care package, please send your daughter’s name, a personal message, and your preference of type of bag (Regular, with Starbucks, or with Dunkin Donuts) to bostonaoii@gmail.com.
To pay via check, please send $25 for the regular bag, or $35 for a bag with gift card to:
Attn: Kaitlin Zack EF Education First 1 Education Street Cambridge, MA 02141. Checks are payable to “Alpha Omicron Pi”
To pay via paypal, please use the form below (there is a $2 processing charge to cover Paypal fees)
The net proceeds received from the sale of the exam bags will be used to support Alpha Omicron Pi leadership, education, and training programs. We thank you for your continued support of this fundraiser!
