Well Wishes, Good Luck & Congratulations!

We are pleased to find out that Jean Clarke has been released from the hospital after her unexpected one week stay. She is still tired and trying to get back into the routine of things, but wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and flowers. Please remember Jean as she continues to recover!

Good luck to Katie Kinzer ('01) and Marcy Stringfield ('01) who are running in the Komen Race for the Cure on Sat. Oct. 11!

BIRTHS
Brittany Miller Spence ('98), a son, Austin on 9/26!
Christy Powell Overton, a son, Will on 9/23!
Mary Catherine Moon Sexton ('00), a daughter, Caroline on 8/7!

MARRIAGES
Anna Clare Snyder ('00) to Derek Bland in July!

Email more announcements to knoxalumaoii@gmail.com.

A sister honors the memory of her son with the Forrest Spence Fund

Brittany Miller Spence (Omicron '98) and her husband David have created the Forrest Spence Fund in memory of their son Forrest, who passed away on November 4, 2007.

Goals of the Forrest Spence Fund

The Fund supplies a convenience basket for families with babies in the PICU who are facing an extended stay. Comfort items in the baskets include the following: a handmade blanket, roll of quarters for vending machines, magazines, lotion, hand sanitizer, stuffed animal, children's books, journal, the book "Praying the Scriptures for Your Child," chapstick, baby socks, baby hat, notecards, card to decorate for the baby's bed, snacks and water.

The Fund also provides for stocking the PICU wish list with items such as: Crib mobiles, CD players, CDs, Books, Blankets, Socks, Hats, Teethers, Crib mirrors, Sound machines, Night lights, Bubbles, Stuffed animals, Goodies, and treats for the PICU staff.

Last year, more than 1600 children and their families were cared for in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center. With each child, there came a story. It is these stories - stories of courage, love, fear, uncertainty, healing, joy and sadness - that explain the impact that Le Bonheur and its staff can have on a child, a family, even a community and a kingdom.

'08 Light the Night Alum Team

A message from Stephanie Allen (Omicron '99): "I've been meaning to reunite the AOTTs still living in Knoxville, and I can't think of a better way to get that started than to participate in Light the Night together again. Light the Night is on Oct. 2nd this year at Volunteer Landing. I have created a team called "AOTT Alums and Friends." Here is the link where you can register: http://teams.lightthenight.org/AOIIAlumnsandFriends. Select the yellow button that says "Join" on the bottom right side of the page.

I listed that we are walking in Memory of Marla Angotti. If you still have your "AOPi ♥ s Marla" shirt and can find it, please wear it. If you have any friends that would like to walk with us, please invite them. The more the merrier! In case you have to work and can't be there by 5:30, note that walk doesn't start until 7:00. I think 6:30-6:45 will be enough time to find us. If you need me to pick-up a balloon for you, just let me know. Please spread the word. Thanks!"

Make plans to attend the 2008 AOII BBQ on Oct. 25!

This year marks the 48th Annual AOII Barbecue to be held in Circle Park on Sat., October 25, 2008 two hours before the Alabama game. Circle Park is located between the Torchbearer and the Communications Building off of Volunteer Boulevard. The game time is currently undetermined due to television coverage and may not be set until 10 days prior to kickoff.

Proceeds from our barbecue benefit Arthritis Research both locally and nationally as well as funding two Harriet C. Greve Scholarships. Your support is vital for our continued success in hosting just one major fundraiser per year.

The Barbecue is a wonderful opportunity to get together and socialize with friends. See you there! GO VOLS! BEAT BAMA!

Bid Day Babies

Noah Haag and Ella Blaire Bibee recently made their Bid Day debut at the breathtaking home of Ali Blakely after a wonderful 2008 Recruitment. Way to go Omicron Chapter on your 52 beautiful new members! Bid Day is a special reminder that AOII truly is for a lifetime. Regardless of when you pledged, it's important to show our local support of these newest members. Please mark your calendar to attend the 2009 Bid Day celebration next August! [Details TBA].

Local alums and new members gather for Fall Fiesta!

On Sept. 22, members of the Knoxville Area Alumnae Chapter hosted a dinner in honor of Omicron Chapter's newest members. Homemade Mexican food and cookies from Ham 'n Goody's pleased everyone's tastebuds! The fiesta was held at Mary Atkins' beautiful home in Kensington Subdivision. If you would like to receive announcements about upcoming alumnae events, please email knoxalumaoii@gmail.com.

AOII Knoxville Alumnae Chapter now has a blog!

Please mark this page as a "favorite" and help spread the word! This blog will be used as an information source for meetings, announcements, events, parties, babies, weddings, engagements and so much more! If you have any announcements, please email knoxalumaoii@gmail.com.