Founders' Day 2013

We had a lovely time celebrating Founders' Day with all of our wonderful collegiate and alumnae sisters from the Chicago area!  

Chicago West Suburban Alumnae Chapter with International President, Allison

 Patti and Ann decorating the tables

Dolle getting candles ready

Cat, Dina, Natalie R., Amy, Ellen, Ann, Patti, Dolle, and Chris A.

 Chris G., Ann Marie, Yvonne, Natalie G., and Anna

 Caroline, Stephanie (AOII alumna), Kathy, Diane, Lisa, Fran, Vicky, Sharon, Joanne, and Johonna (Chicago City AC)

Jessie C. and Chris G. 

Karen H. and our newest member, Deanna!!  Welcome, Deanna!!!!

Amy, Jessie W-G, and Ellen

Amy - Chicago Area Council President

Joyce, AOII Executive Board Vice President, shared the Founders' Day Message from the Executive Board.

 Allison, AOII International President was our Guest Speaker!

Jessie W-G, AOII Foundation Board Secretary and Chicago West Suburban AC member shared the Ruby Fund message from the AOII Foundation.

Natalie G. requested donations to the Iota Chapter Scholarship.

Patti, "The Panda Lady," sharing our panda history with Comer Children's Hospital

Congratulations to Vicky who won the cute AOII watch in the Strike Out Arthritis raffle! 

Our Honor Card recipient, Chris, with the ugly cry ; )

Celebrating Donna's 50th year as a sister! 

 Celebrating Jeanne's 50th year as a sister!

Celebrating Patti's 50th year as a sister!

 Jessie W-G and Ann Marie did a fabulous job celebrating Chris G. and her 25th year as a sister!

Phi Chi sisters, Chris G., Jessie W-G, and Ann Marie, sharing the love!

 2013 Honor Card Recipients and Anniversary Sisters

This is our new panda.  Our members wrote their names on his belly.  He needs a name....

 Chris and Allison

Just because : )

Save the Dates for A Magnificent Celebration!

From Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity's website:

An event so memorable, it only comes around once every two years!

This biennial event, taking place the summer of each odd-numbered year, is the time we celebrate achievements of the Fraternity, chapters, and outstanding members.  AOII democracy is at its best watching delegates cast votes to determine the Fraternity's direction as well as elect Executive Board officers.  Sandwiched between the traditional Opening Reception and the closing Rose Banquet are numerous memorable activities.  The Past International President Storytelling time is a highlight, as well as the All-Convention photo and "Most Shoes Packed" contest that you would have to see to believe.  The official Convention charms are the most coveted of the keepsakes, and many regular Convention attendees boast of their experiences at AOII Conventions by collecting these charms on a charm bracelet.

In midst of the Rituals, motivational speakers, and business sessions, Convention is highlighted by a celebration of our sisterhood!  With hundreds of sisters coming together from across the United States and Canada, you'll see old friends, while meeting new sisters!

Mark your calendars to Exceed the Expectation with AOII

in Chicago June 26-29, 2013!

Founders' Days of the Past

We love getting together with our Chicago area collegiate and alumnae sisters every January to celebrate the four amazing women who founded our fraternity in 1897.  This has been our annual opportunity to take a group photo.  If anyone has pictures from previous years, please email them to Chris Miller.

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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.