Irene blew in right about the time we were getting our paperwork to the chapter for our alum initiates for our November 6 induction. When the trees settled, we took inventory to be relieved none of us sustained major damage or injuries. Some of us volunteered as yard clean up helpers to help each other.
September was just as busy for the alum chapter. Amber Jones and her mom Karen, Carmin Ipock, Tracy McLendon, Karen Kimrey, Lori Millsap, Ann Windham and Jeannie Arbegast met Saturday, September 17 at Five Guys for lunch then went to Accidental Artist to show off our creative sides. Projects ranged from tea for one pot and cup, coffee cup, traveling mug, bowls, soap dish, a turtle night light and a scrubber holder for the kitchen sink.
The next morning Lori Millsap, Mallory Bosse and Jeannie Arbegast travelled to Wilmington to meet with New Hanover County alums at Dockside about starting an alum chapter there. With almost twenty alums from the area and enthusiasm filling the room (as well as peals of laughter), much was accomplished. The initial petition was signed with more than minimum numbers, plans were made for additional meetings to establish fees, possible name of chapter was discussed, potential officers stepped up to take leadership roles, and future plans for meetings were noted.
In our “spare” time, alums helped Zeta Psi with a record breaking Formal Recruitment. Irene caused a slight postponement for the recruitment which gave even more time for preparation that yielded a New Member class of 56, almost doubling the chapter. Quota was 27! Kudos to all involved.
The month ended with final preparations for our alum initiation of Susan C. Mizelle, Ann Windham, and Mallory Bosse. Initation is set for November 6 at 3 PM.
October: Local Philanthropy
We have chosen the Music Academy of East Carolina as our local organization this year. Cheryl Stephenson, the Executive Director, informed us of their plans for a yard sale to benefit the school.
They accepted books, clothing, and household goods for their sale.
Whatever is not sold will be transferred to an appropriate donation center in the community. We took donations by before September 16 for their first yard sale of the year.
The next yard sale for the Music Academy ill be in November/ December. They now are accepting any
new contributions for the next sale.
Please take your bags/ boxes in the door by the mobile units. Someone there will provide you with a tax receipt for your contributions.
This is our philanthropy. Please make every effort to support Cheryl and the Music Academy.
With Zeta Psi
The sisters of Zeta Psi are sponsoring their first annual Chili Round Up on Wednesday, October 19 from 5:30-8:00 PM.
The menu includes all you can eat chili, corn bread, tea, and lemonade.
Tickets are $6 in advance from a sister or $7 at the door.
You can eat in or buy it to eat at home or freeze for a quick supper this winter after a hard day at work.
We need to be able to help set up for the event and serve during. Please be at the AOII-Zeta Psi house, 805 Johnston Street, by 5:00 to assist.
For Arthritis Reasearch
The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. It's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis.
The 2011 Walk for Arthritis is the 6th annual fundraising Walk for arthritis held in Wilmington, NC on October 22, 2011. The event will be held at MacRae Park. All monies raised will go to the Arthritis Foundation to fund arthritis research, health education, research-based therapeutic exercise programs and government advocacy
By joining this event, participants become a part of the http://www.letsmovetogether.org 'Let’s Move Together' movement, a nationwide effort that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. Leashed dogs are welcome!
Every year we get together to celebrate movement and make a positive impact on the lives of people living with arthritis by raising funds for arthritis research, education and life improvement programs in 250 communities across the coung trouble ntry.
Team AOII: Greenville with Lori Millsap, Mallory Bosse, and Jeannie Arbegast will be joined by members of the Port City Alum Chapter to help raise their team goal.
You may choose to mail in a contribution to: Arthritis Foundation / Attn: Candy Fuller/ 5300 Castlebook Dr. / Raleigh, NC 27604. Please make check out to Arthritis Foundation Mid Atlantic Region- Carolinas Office. Indicate it is to be credited to Team AOII.
Future Plans
Oct. 19: Chili Round-Up: AOII house 5:30-8:00
Oct. 22: Arthritis Walk: Hugh MacRae Park, Wilmington, NC 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Nov. 6: Alum Initiation, celebration, exam box preparation: 3953 North Hills Drive, Ayden, NC 3:00 pm – 6:00pm. Please bring a finger food for the celebration after the ceremony.
December TBA: Tour Tryon Palace for Christmas then Chinese Christmas Part at Cindy Seymour’s.
Keeping in the Know
Having a hard time remembering what, when or where we have things going on with the alum chapter? Here are some links you can use:
Show your support for our sisters in the Wilmington area by keeping up with their blog:
portcityaopi.blogspot.com
We post upcoming activities on the Community Page in the Daily Reflector. If you have an email contact for your local paper, please send it to Lori Millsap at lwmillsap@gmail.com so we can do all we can to keep you informed.
If you are not on Facebook, please make sure we have your correct email address. If you are receiving this in hard copy, we do not have a working email for you. Each email we send saves the chapter postage fees.
Would you like to help keep others in the know? Would you be willing to call sisters in your area to give them reminders and help them feel welcome in the chapter.
Directory
Expect a digital copy of the newest directory soon if you are a member of the alum chapter.
If you would prefer a paper copy of the directory, they will be available at our next meeting.
Sisters Supporting Sisters
Mojo's Boutique: Designer clothes for children to size 5. Appliques, embroidery, personalization (Amber Danielle Jones is owner)
Graceful Correspondence: Totally Custom Paperie! Stationery, notepads, invitations, announcements, circle, square and traditional address labels, bag tags, biz cards and more! one of a kind products! (Torry Davidson Greene is owner)
Mary Kay: Candace Essick is representative
Music Academy of Eastern Carolina: Cheryl Swanson Stephenson is Executive Director
Pitt County Animal Control Shelter:( Michele Rickards Whaley) is the manager.
Morgan Printers: For your printing needs. (Lydia Morgan is owner.)
Alumna Initiate Program (AI) - Many alumnae chapters have experienced the joy of welcoming alumna initiates
into their membership. It is an exciting experience for the alumna initiate, as well as the alumnae chapter.
Alumna Initiates are women who are:
• Female friends and relatives of an AOII.
• Women who give their time and talents to an AOII collegiate or alumnae chapter.
Former colony members and other past collegians who were pledged into an AOII collegiate chapter, but were never initiated.
*Do you know someone who would make a good AI? For a copy of the policy & procedures and an application,
please contact AOII Headquarters, 615.370.0920 or email aoiihq@alphaomicronpi.org.
Posted by Tracy McLendon, tracymclendon@gmail.com
