AOII Founder's Day 2011

When~SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2011
Where~The Orangery ~ 5412 Kingston Pike
Time~ 3:00pm

Please Join us for Founder's Day afternoon tea and dessert as we celebrate our founders and listen to Mariellen Sasseen talk about Omicron's history!

Please RSVP by January 18th with a $15.00 check to Kandyce Harber~858 Weatherly Hills BLVD~Knoxville, TN 37934

Hope to see you all there!

2010 Jinge Bell Run for Arthritis

Hey Ladies! This Saturday, December 11th, is the Knoxville Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis! The race/walk begins at Krutch Park near Market Square at 10:00 a.m. (you can sleep in a bit and still participate!) Early registration ends on the 7th so visit the website below to participate or to donate to a cause that is near and dear to AOII. Be there with (jingle) bells on!!!


http://www.knoxvillejbr.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=346089

SAVE THE DATE~CHRISTMAS PARTY

WHO: AOII Alumnae
WHAT:Annual Christmas Party
WHEN: Thursday, December 9th~7 pm
WHERE: Amy Mill's House~407 Hastings Lane~Knoxville

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Please spread the word...Evite to follow...Just bring yourself and a toy to donate to a boy or girl....Come and have a jolly good time!

Thanksgiving Dinner

The Chapter is having a sisterhood meeting/thanksgiving supper together on Monday, November 22nd. They would love to have some dishes donated, as well as Alumnae join them for this thanksgiving feast. The food needs to be at Panhellenic around 5:45-6:00. Please email Evy Doak(edoak2@utk.edu) or call (615.838.9279) whatever you would be willing to bring so that they can make sure there is a variety! The pledge classes will be cooking as well for the big dinner. What a fun way we can get together and celebrate sisterhood before the holidays~See you there!

BUDDY'S RACE AGAINST CANCER

Buddy's Race Against Cancer is this Sunday, Nov. 14th! Whether you're a runner or a walker, this is the perfect race to participate in (AND, for those of you who like your beauty sleep, this race does not start untill 3:00 p.m. Sunday!) This 5k event will benefit the Thompson Cancer Survival Center. To register or for additional info simply go to http://www.buddysrace.org/?id=1969&sid=23
Hope to see you at the finish line!

THE GREAT SORORITY CHALLENGE 2010

The Great Sorority Challenge 2010: Created by local business owners and is between all the sororities at UT. Voting started Monday the 25th and runs through November 1st at 8! You win by having the most votes! It is super easy to vote and anyone can vote so spread the word! The winner receives:

- $1500 to our philanthropy
- a spread in the January issue of Skirt magazine (about our chapter and philanthropy)
- Sisterhood event at Castleton Farms in London County November 16 - Includes but not limited to manicures, live music, food, formal fashion show, makeup demonstrations, cupcakes, SWAG bags, and customized stationary.
All three of these are free to the winner and are provided by the local businesses. So, LETS WIN!

Here is how to vote:
1. email/facebook/text all your Sorority Sisters, Alumni, friends/family with the following link - just as it appears below!
http://etn.weddingdailytimes.com/
2. everyone will visit the above page - click on the banner at the top that says The Great Sorority Challenge 2010
3. simply enter your email address, click submit and then VOTE!

OMICRON CELEBRATES BBQ's 50th YEAR

ALUMS~don't forget this weekend is the 50th annual AOII bbq in circle park!!Before you go celebrate a vols victory in neyland, enjoy a bbq sandwich with your sisters and help raise money to benefit Arthritis Research and the Harriet C. Greve Scholarship! See you three hours before Kickoff! Circle Park is located between the torchbearer and the communications Building off of Volunteer Boulevard.