AOII Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Meeting and Officer Installation!

April 22, 2010

Agenda

President – Melissa Floyd

Opening Ritual and Welcome

Officer Installation - Janie Mikloucich

President - Melissa Floyd

Vice President Admin - Renea Bartlett

Treasurer - Ashley Smith

Recording Secretary - Julie Peterson

Corresponding Secretary - Anne Bachman

Corresponding Secretary – Anne Bachman

We want to support our sisters and their families by acknowledging awards, special milestones, births, marriages, illnesses and deaths. Please contact me with news about an AOII sister and I will take care of sending the appropriate card or gift. Since our last business meeting:

• Thank you note sent to Carla Margol for planning and hosting Founder’s Day
• Dresden Rose infant feeding spoon sent to Lesley Masisak for the birth of Andrew
• Thank you note sent to Georgia Geis for supporting our fundraising efforts
• Note of encouragement sent to Renie Lehman sending our love, support and wishes for Fred’s speedy recovery
• Congratulatory letter sent to the sisters of the Lambda Sigma Chapter, University of Georgia, in recognition of the 75^th anniversary of the chapter’s founding on 4/27/1935. The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter made a donation to the Shirley A. Lee Memorial Scholarship in honor of this special occasion
• Congratulatory letter sent to the sisters of the NY/NJ Metro Alumnae Chapter in recognition of the 25^th anniversary of the chapter’s founding on 4/13/1985
• Robe and hood given to the sisters of the AOII chapter at Kennesaw State University in honor of  their installation and initiation

Philanthropic Chair – Danielle Lawn

The Arthritis Walk is on Saturday May 22nd at 9:00 a.m.

This is a friends, co-worker, family and even bring your dog event. Walk as an individual, or get into it and create your own mini teams and then join us to walk together. If you can't walk with us, you can still donate to the cause. Remember to wear your letters with pride!  Last year we had 4 furry-legged friends along for the fun and we had a blast!

SATURDAY, MAY 22nd

Atlantic Station

1380 Atlantic Dr

Atlanta, GA 30363

Registration 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Activities including music, Kids Zone, vendors, and food: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies: 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Walk Begins 10:00 a.m.

HOW TO SIGN UP:

We have our own team web page! Go to www.alphaomicronpiatlanta.com for details.

Panhellenic Delegate – Phyllis Austin

Atlanta Panhellenic Spring Scholarship Luncheon and Silent Auction

Saturday, May 1st at 10:30 a.m. at the Dunwoody Country Club

1600 Dunwoody Club Drive, Dunwoody, GA

Cost is $35

For more information contact Phyllis Austin at 770 980-9659 or phylaus@aol.com

Girls’ Night Out – Julie Peterson

Thursday, April 29^th - 6:00 p.m.

Chequers Restaurant by Perimeter Mall

236 Perimeter Center Parkway, NE

Chequers has a Happy Hour menu which features $4, $5, & $6 appetizers; $5.95 martinis and $5 house wine until 7 p.m.  This menu is only available in the bar/patio area, so that is where we will meet.  Can't make it before 7 p.m? No problem, you will still be able to order off the regular menu.

Kennesaw State Chapter Update – Melissa Holder

There is one open AAC position - Communications Adviser.  If you are interested (or know anyone that might be), contact Melissa Holder (illini.dawgs@netzero.net) and she will put you in touch with Andrea (Chapter Adviser).  This person ideally would have strong communications skills and PR experience.  She will oversee the VP/Communications, To Dragma reporter and Historian.  Time  commitment is approximately 3 hours per month for meetings and then weekly communication with the officers.

GA State Chapter Update – Jen Bachman

The alumnae initiation ceremony will be held following chapter on Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 in the Sinclair Suite (it’s on the second floor of the Student Center). Chapter starts at 7:00 p.m. and the ceremony will start around 7:45 p.m. The best place to park would be at M Deck which is at the corner of Gilmer and Courtland.  It is $6 to park there. The Student center is across the street from this deck.

President – Melissa Floyd

• Thank you to our co-hostesses, Janie Mikloucich, Jana Leroux and Anne Bachman for helping provide refreshments for us.
• Our next AOII get-together will be the IIOA party in August.

Closing Ritual for Meeting.