Favorite Nalia or Org Item

[CrimsonTide4]

What is your favorite piece of paraphernalia that you have received/purchased since being a member of your org? It can be anything that is ORG specific.


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[12dn94dst]

u did say anything, right?? aiight...

my CERTIFICATE...my PIN...my RITUAL

LOL

seriously, my favorite pieces are an elephant with my crossing info on it that my spec gave me when i crossed (my first elephant) and a ceramic figurine my advisors gave me as a graduation present

[CrimsonTide4]

Well I have several favorites (were you surprised):

1. My Delta artwork
2. Figurine: Delta Girl jumping rope
3. DST Photo Album that this Delta named Kelli bought me :p
4. Elephant desk thingie (LOL -- 4 elephants together) one of my favorite students bought it for me one Christmas. :D


5. FORGOT -- my Coca-Cola Stuffed Elephant that is wearing a red and white striped tank top. Ellie was given to me at my show from my mama. :D

[ladygreek]

A six foot paddle made by the line for which I was Dean in undergrad. It has the letters cut out vertically at the top, then a heart in the middle built to open like a french door. When your open it the inside says "What words can we use, to say how we feel". Then the bottom of the paddle has all of their names woodburned into it and their crossing date.

[carolyne]

I think my favorite gifts are:

1. The silver pin case with the crest engraved on the top and my name and Spring 2002 on the bottom.

2. Pearl bracelet with small elephant charm at the hook.

3. A lamp with a jar filled with peppermints as a base and two Delta girls with the symbols on the shade. The best part about this gift is that when you turn the light on, my name pops up. It's only visible when the light is on. It is sooooo cute!

[1savvydiva]

Originally posted by ladygreek
A six foot paddle made by the line for which I was Dean in undergrad. It has the letters cut out vertically at the top, then a heart in the middle built to open like a french door. When your open it the inside says "What words can we use, to say how we feel". Then the bottom of the paddle has all of their names woodburned into it and their crossing date.

WOW...that sounds like that must be VERY special to you, it seems like they put alot into that! :)

[Krisco]

That does sound nice!!

My stepmother bought me back the most beautiful elephant from Jamaica and I really love it!

I also made a crimson and cream rya rug last year that has been stolen from my crib twice. It had pyramids thorughout the pattern.

An eighites delta tee shirt design that a Zeta friend gave me. Classic 80's all the way! No oneelse can find the design and they loathe me for having the only one. HHHAHAHAHHAH

[Ideal08]

1) A blanket made for me by my spec.
2) My Founder's Paddle (I LOVE THIS!!!!)
3) A figurine that I bought from the Kappa's Conclave a couple years ago.
4) An AKA print that some friends gave me that is matted and framed (the one with the ladies eating cake, all orgs are represented in the print, by colors).

[treblk]

A letter written by my Dean after we crossed and framed in a Delta picture frame..though I can't find it in my many moves, I'll always treasure it.

a small paddle made my by number with Lil' Sis and #3 on it. ;)

a t-shrit that my favorite Kappa gave me

[9dstpm]

A sterling silver elephant pendant and matching bracelet that my mother-in-law gave me for Christmas and the greek playing card shirt that my then boyfriend (now hubby) gave me the night I crossed. :D

[Serenity]

*crossing shirt ~ I still have it although it is now light black and all my info has peeled off the sleeves. :o Spring '93, what can I say? LOL!!! It's been retired...

*black pearl necklace

*wooden plaque w/painted crest made for me by my NEOs

* tote bag with crest on one side and covered with our sorority symbol on the other side

*gold lavalier

I have a lot of red/black combination items (Old Navy tote bag, beach bag, hand bags, red shoes w/black soles, red/black/silver Sketchers, PJ's/lingerie, etc.) although they wouldn't necessarily be classified as para.

Now all my stuff is not red/black or in my other colors. But if I'm shopping and I see something cute and wearable/usable in SLU colors, more than likely I'll buy it.

[GroovePhi62]

My Groove Phi Groove Lager Mug

My Cow Rug Fur Rugs (http://www.furrugs.com/)

My "Steve Harvey" or Shield made byShields!!!! (http://www.greekshieldz.com)

My heart that I wore for 9 weeks....

MY brain :confused:

My Lifetime members pin.....because it looks so tight!!!

Last but not least my Brands "double G's" that I wear everyday of my life!!! :cool:

[starang21]

probably my frat jackets
a pin my spec (my favorite delta) gave me
a shirt my dean gave me

[cinamin1]

My favorite is the Minnie Mouse that my spec (Chickenlittle-:D )
brought for me. Minnie's dress has DST on the front of it! And when you squeeze it, it says "Ooo-oop!"

And my car license plate.

[mccoyred]

1 a charm with the symbols engraved in it that my mom hade made as a crossing gift

2 my stadium jacket I had made last year

3 my 'big sister' paddle

[tooicecold1906]

Although I love every single piece of paraphernalia I have, here are my favorites:

1. Black and Gold Sphinxhead Bust (a gift from my best friend, Delph998) :)

2. My "Fraternity Row" Painting

3. A six foot paddle created by the 1977 line of my chapter( I found it in an old storage room)

4. My wooden anchor with my letters going down the center.

and since I am a 5....

5. A battery powered APE given to me by my mother when I crossed. He moves his head, blinks, growls and roars! I love that thing! :D

[crunkone]

For me it is definitely the hammer that I made from a block of wood with the greek letters of Theta Tau on it. It was a pledge requirement, and although I didn't win best hammer, I'm still quick to show it off!!

[carolyne]

Originally posted by cinamin1
My favorite is the Minnie Mouse that my spec (Chickenlittle-:D )
brought for me. Minnie's dress has DST on the front of it! And when you squeeze it, it says "Ooo-oop!"



That sounds soooo cute. Do you have any idea where she got that? I would love to get one.

[CrimsonTide4]

ttt for the neos and newbies to GC and anyone else :)

[LionOfJudah]

I want a greek shield for my cousin who just crossed "Phi Beta" in CT. Where can I get one of those?
LoJ


Originally posted by GroovePhi62
My Groove Phi Groove Lager Mug

My Cow Rug Fur Rugs (http://www.furrugs.com/)

My "Steve Harvey" or Shield made byShields!!!! (http://www.greekshieldz.com)

My heart that I wore for 9 weeks....

MY brain :confused:

My Lifetime members pin.....because it looks so tight!!!

Last but not least my Brands "double G's" that I wear everyday of my life!!! :cool:

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by LionOfJudah
I want a greek shield for my cousin who just crossed "Phi Beta" in CT. Where can I get one of those?
LoJ

the car one? the wall one?

[DSTinguished1]

MY RED DST TOTE BAG! <----This bag has held up a loooong way. i mean the way I have been stuffing this bag, its a wonder that it hasnt given out on me. I'm talking about books (BIG GRADUATE SCHOOL BOOKS), my laptop, my umbrella, my sweatshirt and lets not forget all the binders, notebooks, pens, pencils and highlighters I have. This bag is a miracle because it should have been ripped, tore or just completely worn out by now.

MY 3ft Ceramic Elephant (yess 3ft), that my God-mother (who happens to be a Delta) bought me for Christmas.:D This big thing still sits in my apartment and it is HEAVY to move. She bought it off someone, so I don't know where i could purchase one:confused:

[LionOfJudah]

The wall one..


Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
the car one? the wall one?

[ARTIC-U-LATE]

1. My spec paddle given to me by my dean. It is about 3ft. I has my letters carved out with a huge 7 at the bottom. On the seven there are headshots of each of my Jewels. In Old Gold is written all the lines that came through before me. Chapter bruhs are always trying to steal it.

2. My Ape that makes noise that was given to me by a chapter brother.

3. My first lapel pen that was given to me by a chapter bruh/Great Grand Spec. that I aspire to be like.

[Proverbs31]

1. My membership certificate :D
2. My mega paddle made by my special spec (club)
3. My black Delta bag that says "Delta Business" with my number that was given to me by my spec.
4. ALL of my pictures with my sands and pro's!

[dstdoll97]

1.) My New Jacket (given to me by my ls and best friend)
2.) My elephant charm bracelet (given to me by my mom)
3.) My Delta artwork and figurines. I LOVE THEM ALL.

[Senusret I]

Purchased for myself: My white crossing jacket, made with great care by Unique Greek in Chicago.

Given to me: And yes, this is corny, but two close friends (a Delta and Zeta) got me a package deal from www.adgreek.com. I kinda knew I was getting it, but I was sooooooo happy when I got it. :D

Given to someone else: I made my big in APO a three or four foot tall paddle. I retired from paddle making after that. That was over six years ago and I still haven't recovered, lol.

[jubilance1922]

I got a nailia, but if I had to narrow it down, it would be:

1. My gold & rhinestone poodle pin, given to me by a dear friend who is a Delta
2. My SGRho bag, I use it to carry everything!
3. My personally engraved business card holder. A friend who is a member of Phi Beta Sigma personally engraved it for me for my birthday, and it has all my crossing information on it.

[AOIIalum]

1. My badge of initiation (1984) and my rescued jeweled badge (1929).

2. An engraved music box given to me by my collegiate chapter when I stepped down as their Chapter Adviser.

3. A simple Panda figurine brought back from China by a pledge sister.

4. Purchased for myself: my Life Loyal AOII membership!

[sigtau305]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
What is your favorite piece of paraphernalia that you have received/purchased since being a member of your org? It can be anything that is ORG specific.


FYI FYI FYI:
ANY MEMBER of ANY ORG can reply to this thread. :)

1.) Membership Certificate
2.) My Winter Varsity Jacket.
3.) The Greek Lettered Bottle Opener Key Chain
4.) A & F style greek-lettered necklace
5.) 2005 regional conclave t-shirt

[sigmadiva]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
What is your favorite piece of paraphernalia that you have received/purchased since being a member of your org? It can be anything that is ORG specific.



I'm going to take a slight turn and not say my favorites, it would be the same as most people have posted - pin and paddle. But, my most cherished is the cola koozie I bought right after I crossed. It cost like $4.00 and it is blue and I've used it soooo much that the gold letters have faded a bit. I still use it today. It reminds me of the excited feeling of 'OMG I finally made it!!' that I had when I was a neo.

[DirectorDST1999]

1. My gold ring with Greek Letters, custom made

2. Framed artwork that I bought directly from the artist in ATL in 2002. I have never seen anyone else with it. It's called "Delta Legacy" and the frame is about 31 x36. It was the last one she had in ATL and I paid about $75 for it already framed...put it right in my car and kept rolling.

3. I have 3 large plastic tubs of Delta stuff that I have no where to put right now until I move.

[tnxbutterfly]

My crossing shirt: It's hanging in my closet and every now and then I'll touch it to to make sure it's real:D

my convention t-shirt from last year- It's so comfortable

my convention t-shirt from the year before that- It was my first convention.

butterfly tote from Old Navy that I got for like 7 dollars. Butterflies are our symbol.

eta: a green a blue sparkle like butterfly key chain that was just lying around my grandma's apartment:o ;)

[_Opi_]

Originally posted by tnxbutterfly
My crossing shirt: It's hanging in my closet and every now and then I'll touch it to to make sure it's real:D


I definately wear mine....not too much thou...

I love my Black Line Jacket. I hardly wear it because ithe weather is too cold.

My lavelier and a necklace with the number 11 from one of my line sisters.