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Thanks to everyone who came to our Ring Out Arthritis Event! We had a lot of fun and will be able to make a great contribution to the Arthritis Foundation because of you.

I want to also thank our generous donors:
Petit Robert Bistro
Berryline
JP Licks
Taza Chocolate Factory
Museum of Science
F1 Boston
Koren Phillips (donated Marc Jacobs Bag)
Lauren Simpson (donated Boston Bruins tickets)
Lacey Bowman (donated two gift certificates)
Bell in Hand Tavern

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Ring Out Arthritis Happy Hour on October 20

We’re looking forward to seeing you all at the happy hour at Bell in Hand on October 20th. Bring all of your coworkers friends! The event is not exclusive to AOIIs, but remember, if your an alumnae chapter member you AND a friend will get in for the price of one.

With your $10 cover charge you’ll also get a raffle ticket to win great prizes like Boston Bruins tickets, a Marc Jacobs handbag, gift certificates for some great restaurants around Boston, an F1 Racing experience, etc. If this isn’t enough to entice you, there will be great food and drinks and lots of awesome people to help you celebrate the end of a Thursday workday!

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World Arthritis Day and an AOII Foundation Updates!

CELEBRATE WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY, OCTOBER 12th AND MAKE A HEATING PAD TO HELP THOSE JOINTS!

Follow these easy steps to create your homemade heating pad:

  • One pair of cotton tube socks (we used AOII socks, tie-dyed socks are also cute!)
  • Put two pounds of rice (do not use instant rice) in each sock
  • Cut two 12-inch pieces of ribbon
  • Take the ribbon and tie a double knot around the top of each sock
  • Make sure the knot is tight to avoid any rice from coming out of the sock
  • Tie a bow with the ribbon
  • Donate to your local Arthritis Foundation chapter, or heat for 2 minutes and apply!

Barbie Chadwick is named Foundation Executive Director!

With over 25 years of experience in the marketing and development field, Barbie formally served the AOII Foundation as the Operations and Technology Manager since 2009. Prior to the AOII Foundation, Barbie owned a professional non-profit consulting company where she advised non-profit organizations on development of capital campaigns, annual giving programs, and other stewardship activities and programs, and other stewardship activities and programs. Additionally, Barbie served three years on the Gamma Phi Beta International Council.

Barbie welcomes you to contact her at the AOII Foundation office at 615-695-2626 or via email at bchadwick@alphaomicronipi.org.

Jana West is the new Director of Development!

With over nine years of experience in fundraising at the United Way, Jana West, Rho Omicron ’91, specializes in both training a

nd development. Jana also brings seven years of management experience, as the prior owner of a bridal and formal wear shop in her hometown of Dickson, TN. During her collegiate years at Middle Tennessee State University, Jana served as the Panhellenic President where she received a bachelor’s degree in advertising and marketing.

Jana may be contacted at the AOII Foundation office at 615-695-2626 or via email at jwest@alphaomicronpi.org.

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Do you have Google Calendar? Boston AOII Does!

Never miss an event again! You can add our calendar to your google calendar — it automatically updates with our events. Just click the “+ Goggle Calendar” button in the bottom right hand corner of the calendar below. You will be redirected to your calendar where you can add the AOII calendar to yours.

We’re always looking for new ways to keep our members informed about what’s up and coming! Please send any feedback about the calendar or any ideas you may have to bostonaoii@gmail.com

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Sisters Don’t Forget To Sign Up for the 3rd Annual AOII Northeast Weekend!

The weekend will take place in King of Prussia, PA on October 22nd and 23rd. Join AOII collegians and alumnae from the northeast and beyond as we gather for a weekend full of sisterhood and education. For more information please visit the event’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/northeastaoiiweekend.

The regular registration deadline is October 1st and the late registration deadline is October 15th. Register early to take advantage of a registration discount!

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Thanks For Supporting Arthritis Research! And You Can Still Support it More!

We wanted to thank everyone who came out and walked or donated or even just thought about Arthritis during our recent Boston Arthritis Walk to Strike Out Arthritis. The sunshine came out and it was great to be active with some of our alums and current Delta Chapter members too!


In case you are in need of a massage as the summer season changes to fall, you can still help out our philanthropy by booking a massage or facial through Massage Envy on October 12th! They have agreed to donate $10 from every massage or facial to The Arthritis Foundation, so what could be a better deal than that? Click here for more information!

And don’t forget about Book Club this upcoming weekend and our Apple and Pumpkin Picking Trip on October 1st!

Here are links to both events on facebook, or always feel free to email us too!
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September Book Club


Join us for brunch and discussion of One Day by David Nicholls on Sunday, September 25th at 10:30am at Papa Razzi. Even if you haven’t been able to finish the book, we’d love to see you! If you have any questions or if you would like to be added to the book club elist, please email me at Christina.Pastorello@gmail.com

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Help the Delta Chapter with Recruitment!





Here is a message from from the Recruitment Adviser for the Delta Chapter at Tufts:

Hey Boston AOIIs!
I am the new recruitment adviser for the Delta chapter. We are already starting to prepare for recruitment. On Sunday, September 11th the sisters of the Delta Chapter at Tufts University will be preparing for recruitment and need the help of local alum rom 5:30-6:00pm at the AOII house at Tufts (25 Whitfield Rd., Somerville, MA )2144). It ‘s very short but it will definitely help them a ton to have us there. This chapter is already working hard and now they need help from the alum!
Please come if you are free!
Roses,
Susanna

susanna.j.crowell@gmail.com



If that date doesn’t work, recruitment will be September 19th-21st at their chapter house and there will be other opportunities then, so feel free to email Susanna for more info there too!