Alpha Omicron Pi Announces Fraternity Leaders at International Convention

With a new biennium underway, the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi are proud to announce the 2009-2011 Executive Board. The newly-elected leaders were selected during the events surrounding AOII’s 50th International Convention in Tampa, Florida held June 24th through June 28, 2009.

The Fraternity will be led during the biennium by the following Executive Board members:

International President: Barbara Zipperian, Kappa Kappa (Ball State U)

Vice President of Finance: Krista Malmquist Whipple, Omega (Miami U)

Vice President: Allison Allgier, Epsilon Omega (Eastern Kentucky U)

Vice President: Gayle Fitzpatrick, Alpha Rho (Oregon State U)

Vice President: Karen Galehan, Phi Lambda (Youngstown State U)

Vice President: Linda Schwartz Grandolfo, Nu Iota (Northern Illinois U)

Vice President: Rebecca Admire Herman, Chi Lambda (U of Evansville)

Vice President: Kathy Jensen, Theta Omega Chapter (Northern Arizona U)

Past International President (ex-officio member): Susan Danko, Phi Upsilon Chapter (Purdue U)

This visionary leadership team will hold its first official board meeting this fall in Brentwood, Tennessee at the International Headquarters of Alpha Omicron Pi to collaboratively develop a plan for meeting future strategic goals for the organization.

“With years of professional and volunteer expertise, our Executive Board for the 2009-2011 biennium will utilize their individual talents to collectively “exceed the expectation” of our organization,” said Troy LeForge, Executive Director of Alpha Omicron Pi. “These talented women are a shining example of the diverse attributes and skills of our entire membership, and we are eager to share in their accomplishments over the next biennium.”

Alpha Omicron Pi was founded in 1897 at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. AOII has over 141,000 initiated members in 187 collegiate chapters and over 140 alumnae chapters across the United States and Canada. Alpha Omicron Pi is an international women’s fraternity promoting friendship for a lifetime, inspiring academic excellence and lifelong learning, and developing leadership skills through service to the Fraternity and community.

State of the Fraternity

Many of you have requested a copy of the State of the Fraternity video that was shown during the business session at International Convention. AOII Headquarters has uploaded a copy of the video to the website for members’ viewing.

Click on the following link to access the video: http://www.alphaomicronpi.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=11422&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm

Good Luck and Best Wishes Seniors!

The annual AOII Alumnae & Senior dinner was really great! It was definitely hot, but lots of fun. After a delicious homemade southern style dinner from Take Out Thyme, the seniors gathered on Tyra's deck for a group photo. Thanks to everyone who helped make the special time together possible!

The Knoxville Area Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi wishes you great success and a lifetime of love and laughter. Please remember the "First Year's On Us" incentive to join an AOII Chapter wherever you may move - AOII International will pay your dues the first year you join an alumnae chapter!

Please keep in touch. We will miss each of you dearly!

Save the Date! Alumnae & Senior Dinner

Alumnae & Senior Dinner

Sunday, April 26, 2009

5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

8111 Legacy Lane

Knoxville, TN 37919

Catering provided by Take Out Thyme (There is no charge to attend!)

Kindly RSVP to Tyra at (865) 384-2609 or tyrahaag@hotmail.com by Tuesday, April 21.

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.