Flashbacks from International Convention 2011

From our Fraternity's website:

"AOII Convention is the exclamation point at the end of each biennium.  Since 1908, members and leaders of  Alpha Omicron Pi have gathered together to celebrate the organizations's achievements, while planning the direction for the future.  Over the last 115 years, AOII has celebrated in countless locations, environments, cities, and landmarks.  In June 2011, AOII celebrated our 53rd International Convention in Tuscon, Arizona."

Here are some pictures that captured fun and exciting moments from Convention!!

 We were welcomed at the airport!

There were so many sisters there!

Historically, there's one day when everyone wears red and/or white.

You get a fun nametag!  The roses are $5 contributions that sisters make to the Foundation in your honor.

Chris, Shari (ND), Sharon (NS-A), Niki (NS), Allison (NS)

Network 3 sisters woke up early every morning to go hiking.

Jessie W-G and Chris with our Chapter Excellence Award 

Our Network 3 Director, Shari and Chris

 PIP Storytelling

PIP Skit - They're crazy fun! 

Liz received a Rose Award!

Rose Banquet

 Jeanne, Jessie W-G, Yvonne, and Chris

Chris and our brand new IP Allison!  Check out the roses on her dress!  Gorgeous!!

 PIP Barb and Chris

Chris and Liz

Chicago Area Sisters: Joyce, Stephanie, Chris, Linda, Kristina, Shari, and Allison

 Then it was time to go home, but not before some last-minute photo-ops!

 PIP Ann and Chris

PIP Ginger and Chris

Leadership Academy 2013

Jessie W-G and Jessie C. are having a great time at Leadership Academy!

Jessie W-G and her legacy daughter, Ellie 

Allison and Jessie C.

Advising Delta Rho Chapter at DePaul University

Members of our alumnae chapter have been dedicated for many years to helping Delta Rho Chapter at DePaul University, actively participating on their Alumnae Advisory Committee.   Jessie C., Karen H., and Yvonne currently serve on Delta Rho's AAC.  We appreciate the passion they share for engaging collegians with our sisterhood and helping them navigate their collegiate years.  Below are some snapshots of events they've shared with our Delta Rho sisters.

Jessie C. at Founders' Day 2013

AOII Loves the 80's Talent Show

 Winter Pledging

 New Members

 Gingerbread House Decorating/Ugly Sweater Sisterhood Event

Karen and Ogechi

Delta Rho Formal

Karen and Ogechi

With Peg at IC 2011

Rose Banquet 2011

 Founders' Day

Someone will need to explain this one : )

Founders' Day 2012

Silly Socks for Iota Chapter!!

Back in November, our members brought in many pairs of silly socks for our collegiate sisters in Iota Chapter. Over winter break, our fantastically creative member, Natalie G., transformed them into these adorable cupcakes.  She included one of our "Ways to Apply Ritual to Our Daily Lives" cards with each one.  They were delivered to Iota Chapter this weekend, and we hope they enjoy them throughout the cold winter months!  Thank you to everyone who brought in socks and to Natalie for leading this fun project! 

The pile of socks brought in at our November meeting

Dinner at Claim Jumper

We headed out on a frigid January night to spend some quality time together at Claim Jumper.  The restaurant wasn't too crowded, so we were able to have good conversations all across our big table.  Thank you to everyone who came to dinner.  We had a great time!

 Dina and Amanda (our newest member!!)

Welcome to our alumnae chapter, Amanda!  We're thrilled to have you join us!

Elizabeth, Natalie R., and Erin 

 Sharon, Lisa, and Donna

 Lori and Julie

 Suzie, Anna, Cat, and Vicky

Vicky!