Share the Adventure of Alpha Omicron Pi's International Convention Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina

June 24 - 28, 2009.

Experience beautiful weather, luxurious accommodations, and a week full of fun with over 600 AOIIs! You can join the adventure by registering today. The week won't be the same without you- and you won't be the same after attending the biggest event of the biennium!

*Beautiful Convention Rituals
*Rose Banquet
*Candle Lighting Service
*Red and White Day
*Educational Tracks
*AOII Awards
*Business Sessions
*Past International Presidents' Skit
*Plus free time in Tampa!

And..don't miss exciting AOII speakers:

Parvati Shallow, winner of Survivor Micronesia: Fans versus Favorites, sponsored by the AOII Foundation

Missy Jenkins, author of I Choose to Be Happy

REMINDER: Executive Board, Past International Presidents, Standing Committee Chairmen, NPC Delegate, Parliamentarian, Network Directors, Network Specialists, Collegiate Chapter Presidents, Colony Presidents and Colony Advisers need to book airline tickets by May 1, 2009 in order to have their entire travel expenses covered by the Fraternity. Upon receipt of your expense voucher and attached itinerary, a reimbursement check will be issued not to exceed $300. Please see the International Volunteers Travel Guidelines and Chapter Presidents Travel Guidelines for more information about booking your flight.

You can reach Wright Travel at (615) 463-0789 or you can email Mendy Feirn at mfeirn@wrighttravel.net. If you book through Wright Travel, the charges will be billed to AOII. If you book elsewhere, you will need to complete an expense voucher for reimbursement.

AOII 2009 International Convention . . . Share the Adventure!

For more information about Convention, you can visit http://www.alphaomicronpi.org/ and select “Events” or email Abby Mason, Event Manager, at amason@alphaomicronpi.org.

Name the AOII Nail Polish Contest

AOII and Be! Products have partnered to create two nail polish collections exclusively for AOII. The best part is our members get to name the colors! See color options at http://www.alphaomicronpi.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=11157&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm.

Cute and clever is the name of the game. Submit your best AOII-inspired polish name to aoiionline@alphaomicronpi.org.

Winning submissions will receive one AOII signature collection FREE!

All entries must be received by Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Products will be available for purchase at the 2009 AOII Convention in Tampa and through the AOII Emporium.

"Give and Get" event raises $600 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Thanks to everyone that helped make the March 14 "Give and Get" event a huge success! Many shoppers were touched by Marla Rose Angotti's courageous battle with cancer and how devoted AOII is to keeping her memory alive. Special thanks to Banana Republic at West Town Mall for participating in such a worthy cause.

2009 Let's Move Together Arthritis Walk

Saturday, May 16th, 2009
9 am - Registration
10 am - Walk
11:30-1 pm - BBQ (food, fun and fellowship)
Volunteer Landing

To join the cause please visit www.letsmovetogetherknox.kintera.org or call the East TN Arthritis Foundation office at 865-470-7909

AOII’s "Out of Service" Project

In observation of Earth Day on April 22, 2009, let’s all get green! The Knoxville Area Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi is collecting old, unused cell phones, chargers, laptops & ipods to be recycled. Simply drop off your items at Tyra Haag's home no later than Fri. April 24. For directions, please email knoxalumaoii@gmail.com.

Did you know?

March is Women's History Month! Read more at http://womenshistorymonth.gov/.

Ruby Fund assists sisters in dire need

The Ruby Fund, also known as the "heart" of AOII, is available for sisters who are in dire need. Since 1946, the fund has assisted over 300 AOII sisters.

All requests and awards remain confidential and are handled by the Foundation's Ruby Fund Committee. Assistance in the form of a grant is given to designated recipients.

Please call the Foundation at (615) 695-2626 or e-mail the Foundation, if you or a fellow AOII sister is in need of assistance. For more information on the Ruby Fund or to make a donation to the fund visit the Foundation website.