The World's Oldest New Sorority Girl

[tinydancer]

could not wait any longer to tell you:

The Gryffindor membership has voted and IT'S OFFICIAL!!! I have been voted into membership!!

I am just stunned - I was not expecting to hear today!!! I am so excited that I had to post, even though I was supposed to call some folks first (please forgive me)

In case you did not already guess, Gryffindor is "really"







GAMMA PHI BETA!!!!!!


I'll write more when I get home later!!

WOO HOO!!! IS THIS COOL OR WHAT?

Lizz

[Jill1228]

You go girl!

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Ok my guess was wrong! Congrats sweetie!

Welcome to the Syracuse Triad! :D

We wanna hear all the details....

Hmmm I thought I was the oldest! (37)

[Taualumna]

Welcome to the Triad, Jill!!!! :)

[Jill1228]

Ya mean Lizz! :D Lizz is Tinydancer. I got initiated on 11/9/03! :D

Originally posted by Taualumna
Welcome to the Triad, Jill!!!! :)

[midwesterngirl]

Congratulations,Lizz ! :)

[Taualumna]

Originally posted by Jill1228
Ya mean Lizz! :D Lizz is Tinydancer. I got initiated on 11/9/03! :D

Whoops!!! I meant Lizz....heh...sorry...Welcome to the Triad, Lizz.

[GPhiBLtColonel]

:D

Hooray!! wahoo!!

Lizz, you KNOW I will fly out for your inititation on 18 March--I am so happy happy happy!!!:D :D :D :D

[Jill1228]

Start your shopping here! :D
http://www.sororityspecialties.com/gpb2/defaultGPB.asp

They got a lot of stuff on sale like this shirt for $13
http://www.sororityspecialties.com/gpb2/images/products/2rtt9.jpg

And I vote for the BLINGED OUT badge!
http://www.mastersofdesign.com/images/Product/img1-584.jpg

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Oh, I am JUST SO HAPPY that it's finally out.

Yes, as one who knew I have been dying for Lizz to find out the official word.

YEAH Lizz!

And welcome to the sisterhood............

[Jill1228]

I think I MIGHT forgive her for leaving us hanging... ;) :D

Hey where is CutiePie2000...she is slacking...She needs to add her to the success list!

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

And to think I forgot the corny part.

To quote a line from the Hunt for Red October....

Way to go Dallas!!!! :D :D :D :D

[pirepresent]

Congratulations, that is wonderful news!!!

I am so happy for both you and for Gamma Phi Beta!! I never posted in your AI rush thread, but I lurked, and seeing this news made my day!!

[carnation]

CONGRATULATIONS! :) :) :)

I just knew it was Gamma Phi! The GC Gamma Phis were so excited about your quest...

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Originally posted by carnation
CONGRATULATIONS! :) :) :)

I just knew it was Gamma Phi! The GC Gamma Phis were so excited about your quest...

It isn't just the Gamma Phis who are excited....even TOM EARP is excited for Lizz....right Tom???:D

[adduncan]

Originally posted by tinydancer


In case you did not already guess, Gryffindor is "really"

GAMMA PHI BETA!!!!!!

Lizz

I KNEW IT!!!!

Congrats and big PNAM hugs! The best things in life really are worth waiting for!

:D
Adrienne

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Congratulations, Lizz!!!! I am so happy for you! :) :D :) :D

[BSP_Nicole]

Congrats, Lizz!!!

Okay, I'm probably a dummy for asking, but what's the connection between Gryffindor and GPhiB (other than that was the name you were using)?

-Nicole

[rho4life]

Congrats! Rock on w/ your neo self!:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[houstonchica]

Congratulations Lizz!!!!

I have come out of GC retirement to help
welcome you to the sisterhood!!

You need to come to Atlanta in May for our alumnae wine-tasting party at GPhiBLtColonel's!!! :D


BEST WISHES!!!

Andrea

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally posted by BSP_Nicole
Congrats, Lizz!!!

Okay, I'm probably a dummy for asking, but what's the connection between Gryffindor and GPhiB (other than that was the name you were using)?

-Nicole

I'm not sure that there really was a connection, unless it was just the letters. But, I do have to admit, the funniest part of her quest was when a conversation began about the colors of the group and people wanted hints.........:D :D

[polarpi]

Congratulations to you and Gamma Phi Beta! :)

[rainbowbrightCS]

wow, congrats on Gamma Phi Beta....

When are you to be and offical initiated sister. Or has that happened yet?

Christia

[Celestia*Shine]

Great news finally Lizz!!! I'm really happy that your search is over, and I'm sure that it wasn't an easy trip but it was all worth it in the end I'm sure of it! You worked really hard! Congrats to GAMMA PHI BETA and to you!! YAY!!

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally posted by SmartBlondeGPhB
Oh, I am JUST SO HAPPY that it's finally out.

Yes, as one who knew I have been dying for Lizz to find out the official word.

YEAH Lizz!

And welcome to the sisterhood............

Ditto this! I just saw it in our forum and about peed! I am soooooo happy for you!

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
Ditto this! I just saw it in our forum and about peed! I am soooooo happy for you!

Well, I'm STILL close to crying over it all...........

It is just SO cool!

[Sister Havana]

Congratulations Lizz!!!

I just knew it was Gamma Phi Beta. I had a feeling!

:D

[Ginger]

Congratulations Lizz!!!

[PhiPsiRuss]

You didn't say how old you are, but if this thread's title is accurate, will you be getting a Gamma Phi walker? :p

You should celebrate all night long and sleep in tomorrow until 2 in the afternoon! :D

[AlphaSigOU]

Originally posted by SmartBlondeGPhB
And to think I forgot the corny part.

To quote a line from the Hunt for Red October....

Way to go Dallas!!!! :D :D :D :D

Ahem... your new Gamma Phi-to-be is actually in Fort Worth... a whole 'nuther city in this great Republic of Texas! ;) :) :D

Congrats, Sister Lizz! (Both she and I are Eastern Star officers, though in different chapters.)

[honeychile]

Congratulations on your AI, tinydancer!!

(I had to use the name - it's one of my favorite songs!)

[navane]

WOO WOO!!!!


HOORAY FOR LIZZ AND GAMMA PHI BETA!!!


:) :D :cool: :) :D :cool:


I've known all along which group it was. You know, I was about ready to go down to Texas myself and have a few words with those GPhiB ladies for making Lizz wait so long!


Good for you!!!


.....Kelly :)

[pinkyphimu]

lizz...i am sooooo excited for you! i am glad that you finally found your home.....and that you are able to tell us about it!

good luck!

[MelodyCat]

CONGRATULATIONS! :D :D :D Pink carnations for you, Lizz! @ ->- @ ->- @ ->-

[tunatartare]

Woo hoo! That's great news! Congratulations to you and GPhiB!!! :D :D :D :D :D

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally posted by AlphaSigOU
Ahem... your new Gamma Phi-to-be is actually in Fort Worth... a whole 'nuther city in this great Republic of Texas! ;) :) :D



My quote has NOTHING to do with the city in which she lives, I know where she lives.

Those who know the whole story, now what I mean by my comment.........

I'll let Lizz decide how much she's going to tell.

[Jen]

Congrats Lizz!!!

My guess was wrong in the AI guessing thread...who got it right? =)

I love hearing about successful AI stories=)

[tinydancer]

I don't think it has all sunk in yet! I am absolutely overwhelmed by all your sweet messages of congratulations! Jill is crying, Russell is getting my walker ready (lol) , I was shouting in the library,and I talked to the LtCol. for half an hour!

I was just checking my email for a work-related message when I saw the one from the alum pres. saying that I was in! I jumped up and hollered!! I'm sure everyone at school was thinking "what is that crazy woman screaming about now???"

For you folks who wondered, I used Gryffindor just because it started with G. The funniest part was when everyone wanted to know the colors and I KNEW that would give it away.

Looks like initiation will be March 18!!! Jill, I think I'm with you on the blinged-out badge. I've waited soooooo long for it, I may just live it up!!

You guys are the best!!

[Jill1228]

Hell yeah girl, you bettah live it up! I did! First I read your info and said "Holy isht" then I read it again and had tears of joy!

[wishuponastar]

:D :D :D Yay!!! Many Congrats to you and to GFB

[tnxbutterfly]

What a great way to start off the new year! Congrats to you Lizz:D :) :D :) :D

[DeltaBetaAGD]

Congratulations! What a wonderful ending to your journey...and the beginning to a whole new part of your life. :D

[cutiepatootie]

i didnt know it was gamma phi beta but i had a huge feelingit was a syracuse triad GLO......Yeah for tiny dancer!!!!!!:)

[AUDeltaGam]

AAAHHH!!!! Congrats on GAMMA PHI BETA!!

[Tom Earp]

Lizz,

while the journey may have long and ardious, I think you finally found the Soroity that is the shining star that you have been looking for!:cool:

A Hearty and Huge Congratulations go out to You and The Lovely Ladies of Gamma Phi Beta. Both are winners!:)

It is fantastic to have been an obsearver of this trip and that so many feel so strongly for you. To have Some of the GCers to be with you makes that much sweeter!:cool:


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[CutiePie2000]

Congratulations Lizz...
I am thrilled for you!

I haven't been slacking off, but rather I have been super busy! Work all day, the gym and then Junior League meeting until 11pm! I'm bushed!

will be home tonight and will update the "success list".

[breathesgelatin]

CONGRATS LIZZ!!!!!

[ZTAngel]

I just saw this today. Congratulations on a happy ending to your AI journey!

[Munchkin03]

Congratulations! :)

[Rudey]

Congrats.

-Rudey

[MTSUGURL]

YAY LIZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[ms_gwyn]

Congratulations on going Gamma Phi Beta, hopefully my journey will be just as successful.

[CutiePie2000]

I just wanted to say a big
CONGRATULATIONS
to tinydancer, on your invitation to membership with
GFB this January!

I am so thrilled and happy for you to be wearing the beautiful crescent moon of Gamma Phi Beta! :D
http://www.mastersofdesign.com/images/Product/img1-585.jpg

Many thanks also to GPhiBLtColonel for being a guiding force with this all! You are a star!

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally posted by CutiePie2000

Many thanks also to GPhiBLtColonel for being a guiding force with this all! You are a star!

As well as the other alumnae who helped out............

[TriDeltaGal]

Congrats tinydancer! I'm so happy you found your home in Gamma Phi Beta!

[AOIIsilver]

I literally have tears in my eyes! Congrats, LIZZ!!!!
Silver

[astroAPhi]

Congrats, Triad sista! Have fun picking out some BLING. ;)

[Kristin AGD]

I KNEW IT!!! :D

So very happy for you. Congratulations!

[aephi alum]

Congrats! :)

[CatStarESP4]

Congratulations to you and GFB!!!!!!

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[bsp-mich24]

Congrats LIZZ!!! :D :) :D

[aggieAXO]

Congrats!!!!!

[GammaPhiBabe]

Congratulations and welcome to our wonderful sisterhood! :D

[tinydancer]

Funny the things that happen... Today I was in a staff development meeting and one of my fellow librarians was wearing a silver crescent moon pin on her jacket. Of course, I commented on it, and she said "Oh, I'll give it to you!"" And she did!!! It is sooo cute - the moon has a smile on his face. It sounded so wonderful to say "That's MY sorority emblem!!"

I have always loved moons and stars, and I guess the crescent moon got me right from the start of my search.

[DGMarie]

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[LouisaMay]

I've been away, so I missed the big news. Yippee!! Hooray for Lizz and GPhiB!!

LM:)

[texas*princess]

I'm a little late, but I still wanted to wish you a big

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

That is so exciting!!!! I wish you the best with your new sisterhood!!!!!!:)

[AlphaSigOU]

Since - for obvious reasons, unless you're a Gamma Phi - we cannot attend tinydancer's initiation, how's about we DFW GCers (and any others who might be in town for her initiation) do a GC get-together?

[JennRN]

CONGRATULATION LIZZ!!

I'm so sorry I got to your thread late-I've been on an unnatural schedule of nights at the hospital, but when I saw this I yelled out loud!! I am so excited for you!! I literally have butterflies in my stomach after reading this!!! YAY YAY YAY!!

Your story is such an inspiration to the rest of us who are still "homeless" :D !!

A million happy happy's for you!!

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Originally posted by AlphaSigOU
Since - for obvious reasons, unless you're a Gamma Phi - we cannot attend tinydancer's initiation, how's about we DFW GCers (and any others who might be in town for her initiation) do a GC get-together?


I am planning to fly in for Lizz's initiation which I understand will be in the evening (7pm) and could go long; I will likely have to spend the night.

What did y'all have in mind? Maybe meet for an early dinner?

[Cluey]

I may be heading out that way around then, but I won't know until a little closer to March. I would love to be able to make it to your initiation, though, Lizz!

I'll keep y'all updated :)

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Originally posted by Cluey
I may be heading out that way around then, but I won't know until a little closer to March. I would love to be able to make it to your initiation, though, Lizz!

I'll keep y'all updated :)


Oh, That would be great Annie!!!

[AlphaSigOU]

Originally posted by GPhiBLtColonel
I am planning to fly in for Lizz's initiation which I understand will be in the evening (7pm) and could go long; I will likely have to spend the night.

What did y'all have in mind? Maybe meet for an early dinner?

Col. GPhiB, (Old military habits die hard - this from a former enlisted airman :))

Early dinner or even a late lunch sounds good; don't wanna tie it up any more than we hafta on Lizz's special day. Knowing how initiations go, they almost always run long (mine took close to five hours and it was well past midnight before the celebrations could begin in earnest!) PM or e-mail me when the dates are firmed up.

[tinydancer]

It sounds great! Maybe late lunch would be good. It sort of depends when Cele is getting in. All I know for sure right now is that it will be March 18 and that is a Thursday. I will be on spring break that week so I get back from Vegas on Wed. and get initiated on Thurs!!

(playing with my signature...)

[tinydancer]

WOO HOO!! I just found out that I will be formally pinned on Sunday at the Gamma Phi party.

I was beginning to think that AIs didn't really get pinned -
glad I was wrong!!!;)

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Fantastic news -- take some pictures OK????

Hey, any idea about what time initiation will be on 18 March -- I had heard it was 7pm which means I will have to spend the night and leave the next day. Another sister on the Badge Task Force (Helen -- Membership Vp!) said I could bunk at her place -- she is apparently close to the airport which is good since I will want to leave early the next day...have yet to see hubby's flying schedule -- my luck he will be flying and I will have to forma my boys out to friends for the night....ack! But I will be there come heck or high water Lizz!!!

[Jill1228]

Cool! I got formally pinned at the Founder's Day celebration and it was so cool!

I can't wait to hear about your pinning!

Originally posted by tinydancer
WOO HOO!! I just found out that I will be formally pinned on Sunday at the Gamma Phi party.

I was beginning to think that AIs didn't really get pinned -
glad I was wrong!!!;)

[Jen]

Congratulations to you and Gamma Phi!

[GPhiBLtColonel]

I am flying into Dallas on Thursday afternoon and Lizz (Tinydancer) and her sponsor -- one of our Gamma Phi Beta 50-year members -- will get me at the airport -- then we will have dinner together and then TINYDANCER GETS INITIATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wahoo!:D :D :D

[tinydancer]

And I am soooo excited! It's only a week away now! I have my dress, I've ordered a killer badge and I still can't believe it's really happening!! PLUS I'll have the Lt. Colonel with me.

Doesn't get much better than this!;)

[bsp-mich24]

Yay Lizz only one more week!!:D :) So what does the badge that you picked out look like?

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Lizz -- you do know that your badge does not come in time for initiation, right? I will bring an extra in case the collegiate chapter does not have enough extras to spare -- I have two that I obtained, as a member of the badge task force....

[tinydancer]

Oh yes, I know I won't get my badge for a while. My sponsor is going to let me use hers for initiation. I wish I could figure out how to post a picture. My badge has a pearl Phi with diamond points! I told ya I was going to shoot the works!!;)

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Lizz -- this is the all diamond Phi (actually I think this picture is of all CZ's) ;) (like I can tell!)
http://www.mastersofdesign.com/images/Product/smallimage-584.jpg

--the next photo is of the pearl phi

http://www.mastersofdesign.com/images/Product/img1-585.jpg

and this is of a pearled Phi with emerald points....

http://www.mastersofdesign.com/images/Product/img1-586.jpg


I guess yours must have diamonds where the emeralds are then?

BLING! BLING! :cool:

[tinydancer]

YES! Instead of emerald points, mine will have diamond points.

Woo woo Bling bling!!
Thanks for posting the pictures. I am too lame to figure out what to do (haha)

[tinydancer]

This time tomorrow night, my initiation will be underway!! I just want to say a big THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU to all who helped and were supportive of my search and eventual homecoming! This means the world to me.

I'll tell you how it went tomorrow !!

[Cluey]

Lizz,

I know you must be excited! I hope you have a wonderful time tomorrow night!

I wish I was able to attend your initiation. I was supposed to be over your way this week for graduate school interviews. The program is running behind schedule, though, so they're not even ready to interview people, yet.

I am sure you will have a blast at dinner and initiation with Cele! Y'all have a awesome time for me! :)

[bsp-mich24]

Have a wonderful time tomorrow night!!:D

[MelodyCat]

Lizz, I am so incredibly happy for you. I know tomorrow night will be wonderful. :)

[tunatartare]

Once again, congratulations Lizz and have an amazing, amazing time tomorrow! :)

[GPhiBLtColonel]

I am getting excited for my trip to Dallas tomorrow!

Just found out the girls at SMU have made room for me to sleep there at the chapter house after initiation -- that is great but now I am worried my snoring will keep them all up all night :eek: (I am pretty awful!) Oh well, at least I won't be there too long! I have to be at the airport Friday morning at 4am-ish for my flight back to Atlanta :eek: Yawn!

[polarpi]

Congratulations again to Lizz on your initiation tonight....enjoy having Cele there....she's so much fun to be around! :)

[Jill1228]

Tonight's the night! Have a wonderful time! I can't wait to find out how you are feeling afterwards!

Your Triad Sister
Jill

[Sister Havana]

Congratulations! How exciting for you! :)

[tinydancer]

I am now an official sister of GAMMA PHI BETA!! The initiation was just awe-inspiring. The members did a wonderful job of presenting the ceremony. I was so excited that when it was over I told all the collegiate initiates: "I WAITED 30 YEARS FOR THIS!! I'M SO HAPPY!!!" They were really sweet and were happy for me as well.

Cele got here and took part in the activities. She is so fun!! I was pinned with my sponsor's pin from UT's Alpha Zeta chapter.

The ceremony was very touching and I couldn't help but notice similarities to another fraternal group I belong to.

It's wonderful to belong to a sorority - especially for the world's oldest new initiate!!

Lizz
;)

[PhiPsiRuss]

That's a nice story, and I'm very happy for you.:)

[AUDeltaGam]

Yippie!!! :D

[Sister Havana]

CONGRATULATIONS!

It sounds wonderful...

I am so happy for you! :D :D :D

[bsp-mich24]

I'm so happy for you! CONGRATS to You and GAMMA PHI BETA!!:D :) :D

[navane]

Here's a Texas sized

YEE HAW!!!!!!

for you on your initiation!


Congratulations Lizz!!!!


PNAM,

.....Kelly :)

[Jill1228]

Girl, I bet you are still cheesing like crazy! :D Congrats to you sweetie!

[sageofages]

Congratulations!!!!!

I am so happy for you ;)!!!!

[polarpi]

Hooray! Congratulations on your initiation....I'm so glad you've had that experience! :)

[MelodyCat]

Congratulations! :D

[Jill1228]

I bet it is very bright in Texas...she probably still has that isht eating grin! :D

[tinydancer]

Jill, I'm still giggling that someone else besides me says "cheesing";)

[pinkyphimu]

td-
i am so excited that you are offically a gamma phi! congrats to you and your new sisters!

:)

[The B Girl]

Congratulations to you!!

[TriDeltaGal]

Congrats!

[Tom Earp]

Lizz, My Bad, went back and checked post and I was and am remiss!:(

CONGRATULATIONS! To You First of All, and The Sisters of GPB who from the ones I have met on GC are a Great Sororty :cool:

You can be a leader within GPB and aid PSNAI helper down the road!:)

[Buttonz]

Congrats :)

[mshoole]

TD~
Just wanted to send my congrats to you....Hope it is everything you every hoped for...

MS