The first novel of this year’s book club is Up from the Blue by Susan Henderson. We will be meeting on Sunday, Nov 7th to discuss the book and enjoy tasty treats. An evite will be sent to those on the book club elist closer to the date with details about time and location
We usually aim to read about a book a month, so please me email me at Christina.Pastorello@gmail.com if you would be interested in joining the book club elist and if you have any ideas for future books. Happy Reading!
Have you been in town a while, but think that the Boston Alumnae Chapter is just comprised of women who went to school here? Are you new to the area, but are unsure of joining us for an event?
As of September, we are a group of women who represent 12 different collegiate chapters spread across the states and provinces of New York, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Ontario. And we know that we have additional representation out there!
Please come join us for an event! We also could also meet up one on one for coffee or drinks before an event, so there is a friendly face when you come meet the group.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
Below are our 2010-2012 Network Volunteers for the Northeast!
Amber Countis – Network Director
Melissa Faubert and Kathleen Niple in the area of Recruitment
Kelly Manuel and Jen Thompson in the area of Leadership
Nicole D’Amato in the area of Finance
Kay Welsh and Koren Phillips in the area of Alumnae
Fraternally, Lacey
The alumnae chapter book club is always looking for new members! We are a small, informal group which meets on Sundays once a month in a sister’s home or at a local restaurant.
Our April meeting will be Sunday, April 25 and we’ll be discussing The Help by Katheryn Stockett. If you are interested in participating, and please do so, let us know!
-Laurel, Programming Co-Chair
