Omicron House Update

EXCITING NEWS....The AOII House for the Omicron Chapter at The University of Tennessee is scheduled for completion by Fall 2013. Hickory Construction has been named as the new contractor and will begin work shortly.   For more information read the New Sentinel article here or contact Ann Wallace awal5805@comcast.net or Stephanie Allen stephaniekallen@gmail.com.

:::How Sweet it is to be an AOII Alumna:::

So excited for all the wonderful Omicron Seniors who will be graduating this week! Loved hearing your after college plans at Senior Sendoff last week!

Senior Send Off this Sunday!

ALUMS...don't forget to come and celebrate and say good luck to our seniors at Froyoz's in bearden~ Sunday, April 22nd at 2:00! We hope to see you there!

The House in Sorority Village!

Great coverage for us! View of the house is from the back which is from Kingston Pike! It's getting really close! We are all so excited!


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Senior Send Off

ALUMS....Come celebrate and say good luck to our seniors at Froyoz's in bearden~ Sunday, April 22nd at 2:00! We hope to see you there!

Founders' Day

When~SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2012
Where~The Orangery ~ 5412 Kingston Pike
Time~ 3:00pm

Please join us for Founders' Day afternoon tea and dessert as we celebrate our founders and listen to Malinda Sharp talk about What it takes to be a founder, and those who 'came before', who really put the chapter at Tennessee on the AOII map!

Please RSVP by January 18th with a $15.00 check to Amy Fendley, 917 Corning Road, knoxville, tn 37923

Hope to see you all there!

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2011

****DON'T FORGET the Christmas Party tomorrow night, 7:00, at the Chop House...Bring a toy for toys for tots! See you all there!

~~~SAVE THE DATE~~~

Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner with the Omicron Chapter
Panahellenic Building on UTs Campus
Monday, November 21st
Alums are in charge of bringing Turkey again this year!

Come join us for a night of Thanks and sisterhood!

BUDDY's race against cancer

BUDDY'S race against cancer is next Sunday, Nov. 13th at the World's Fair Park! Whether you're a runner or a walker, this is the perfect race to participate in, and begins at 3:00! This 5k event will benefit the Thompson Cancer Survival Center. To register or for additional info simply go to http://www.buddysrace.org/

OMICRON HOUSE BRICK CAMPAIGN

Join your sisters in showing your support and commitment to the first ever AOII sorority house at UTK by buying a brick and becoming a permanent part of Omicron's Recognition Patio!!!!

RACE FOR THE CURE 2011

Hey ladies! For those wishing to participate with the Knox area AOII alums in the Race for the Cure Saturday October 22nd, we have a team!! Go to www.komenknoxville.org to register. Join our team or donate by searching for "AOPi Knoxville Alums" on the website.
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51st AOII BBQ

AOII has a very exciting weekend ahead. This Saturday, October 6th is the 51st annual AOII BBQ benefiting Arthritis Research and the Harriet C. Greve Scholarship. It will begin at Circle Park at 4pm. Tickets are $6 and available at the door. The festivities will continue on Sunday with a Housing Brunch at Tyson Place (2607 Kingston Pike) from 10am-1pm. This is a drop in event and families are welcome. We'd love to see you all for a fun filled weekend!

AOII Brunch

Please join us on Sunday, October 9th, for our AOII Alumni/Parent "Drop In" Brunch!

New Member/Alum Dinner 2011

*****NEW MEMBER/ALUM DINNER******

MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDARS~

Tuesday, Oct. 11th
7:00
First United Methodist Church

Let's have a great turnout to eat and show these new members some love!!!!

Recruitment prep and bid day 2011

2011 BID DAY~AUGUST 21 at 2:45

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!! BID DAY IS SUNDAY AUGUST 21st!!! Last year we had a record number of alums attend, and we want to beat that this year. Come out to Priscilla Sillars house to welcome the newest rosebuds!

2:45
1111 Scenic Drive

Omicron House

The University of Tennessee's Omicron House will begin construction TOMORROW, JULY 20, 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Contract calls for completion by June 13, 2012!

Visit Omicron's House website for renderings and more information!

http://omicronhouse.com/

AOII CONVENTION 2011

Ever since I was an officer in the chapter I've wanted to attend AOII convention. So when AMy Hart Mills called and asked me to take her place, it was a no-brainer. And to no surprise, AOII Convention did not disappoint. THis year it was held in the hot but beautiful desert of Tucson, Arizona. It was a once in a lifetime experience (which I plan to experience several times). Knoxville Area Alumnae Chapter was proudly presented with the Ruby award. More notably, our very own Kandyce Harber was elected to the prestigious AOII Executive Board. Overall it was an unforgettable 4 days filled with sisterhood, Ritual, new friends, great food and lots of fun. I would recommend to anyone how has the chance to attend AOII Convention. Just as the AOII tagline promises, it exceeded my expectations.

Lindsey Howd Rohling
Omicron, 2005
Knoxville Area Alumnae Chapter, BBQ Chair

Groundbreaking AOII HOUSE May 1, 2011

May 1st was an exciting day....It was groundbreaking day for the Morgan Hill Sorority Village....What an exciting time for the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter and the Omicron chapter on Tennessee's campus! A great big shout out to Ann Wallace for all her hard work, as well as the omicron building committee! This couldn't have happened without you!

We are still in need of funds!

If you’re one of our sisters who has not yet given, please consider a gift to this campaign – one that will help us make the difference in remaining a campus leader at UT for the long-term, and help other sisters – both present and future – experience all the joys of AOII that we had . . . joys, friendships and experiences that continue to make such an impact on our lives.

Giving is simple. Just go to www.omicronhouse.com, where you can download a giving form, which has all of the instructions for making your gift or pledge. Or, you can also call UT directly, (865) 974-2115, and just be sure you make your arrangements with UT where Alpha Omicron Pi is the designee. You can make a significant gift by pledging an amount that you pay over time, in increments that are convenient and manageable for whatever your budget is. Planned giving and bequests are also welcomed. In whatever way you choose to give, please take action . . . do it now. As an alumna, you will be proud of what this house will stand for in representing AOII at UT. But it won’t happen without support. Thanks so much! For more information about donating to the AOII building fund, contact Ann Wallace at 865-584-5813, awal5805@comcast.net.

Let the building begin!

THE 39 STEPS starring our own Tyra Tucker Haag

Tyra Haag, Knoxville Alum, stars in "The 39 Steps", now playing at the Oak Ridge Playhouse through May 15th! Get tickets here...

http://www.orplayhouse.com/

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced "whodunit" for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with with nonstop laughs, over 140 zany characters (dizzyingly played by a cast of four), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance! A man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a nationwide manhunt unfolds, climaxing in a death-defying finale. A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure. It's suspense, romance and comedy all wrapped into one that's great for ages 9 to 90!

Cast:
Richard Hannay - Tony Cedeno
Annabella / Margaret / Pamela - Tyra Haag
#1 - Josiah Rowe
#2 - Rollin Prince