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.

AOII Knoxville Alums are RACING FOR THE CURE!

For those of you intersted in participating in a FUN 5k for a great cause, listen up! The Knoxville Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is coming up Saturday morning October 30th! The Knox area alums have a team in place for those wishing to participate. To join our team or donate to the cause, please do the following:

Go to www.komenknoxville.org
Click on Race for the Cure (on left side of page)
Click "Register Online Now"
Click "Register Online" tab again (or just click "donate" if not wishing to run/walk with us)
In "participant/team search" box enter: AOPi Knoxville Alums
Select AOPi Knoxville alums when it populates
Click "Join the Team" tab at bottom of page


It is $40 to participate as a timed runner and $35 for not timed. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. on October 30th.

This is going to be such a great time for such a great cause!

Please call or email AMY OWENS FENDLEY, alum philanthropy chair, if you have any questions, etc. :)

amy_elizabeth_owens@hotmail.com
(865)804-3523

2010 NEW MEMBER ALUM DINNER

Thanks for a great turnout and for wearing blue for arthritis day!