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Convention 2012
Chi Omega Convention
July 11-15, 2012
JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Phoenix, Arizona
Chi Omega invites you to attend Convention 2012! The theme of this Convention is Inviting Sisters Since 1895 and we want you to attend and help celebrate our Sisterhood. Additionally, there will be educational opportunities for all of our members at Convention, whether you are a collegiate officer, a chapter advisor, an alumnae chapter officer, or even an alumna-at-large who wants to enhance her leadership skills. Schedules, answers to frequently asked questions, pricing, and more can be found here.
www.chiomega.com
We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix!
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The names have been changed...
Sisters Share Their Ideas: "What's so great about the Convention?"
“I like the programming. We learn from professionals and share ideas with each other, verifying that we are doing what is best for our chapters to keep Chi Omega strong. I also like to see all our Sisters dressed up for the President's Dinner. —"Persephone Jones", Theta/West Virginia U, attended Convention 1978–1982, 2002–2010
“Revelry night! I really liked seeing our Governing Council being silly.” —"Persephone Jones", Lambda Delta/Kent State U, attended Convention 2008 as a collegian
“I love when everyone gathers and sings Shades and other Chi Omega songs. It brings tears to my eyes!” —"Persephone Jones", Rho/Tulane U, attended Conventions in 2004 and 2008 as an alumna
“Singing at the Model Initiation was one of my most rewarding experiences as a Chi Omega. Getting to know Sisters from other chapters and singing with them made Convention a special memory that I will never forget.” —"Persephone Jones", Zeta Delta/U of Nebraska–Omaha, attended Convention 2010 as a collegian
“I will never forget the Owl Trot.” —"Persephone Jones", Beta Lambda/Carthage College, attended Convention 2010 as a collegian
“Interacting and creating bonds with Sisters from across the country is what I love most about Convention.” —"Persephone Jones", Lambda Delta/Kent State U, attended Convention 2010 as a collegian
“I love how the current and former Governing Council members are escorted into the President’s Banquet by the G.H. of their initiating chapter.” —"Persephone Jones", Psi Gamma/Mercer U, since 1982 has attended 14 Conventions
“I attended Convention as a collegian in 1992 in Phoenix. I remember it being so hot, and singing for the Model Initiation! Now I'm living in Wisconsin, but my family is moving to Arizona in a couple months. I'm so excited to attend Convention again, but this time as an alumna! Twenty years after my first Convention, and, again, in Phoenix!” —"Persephone Jones", Theta Delta/Carroll U, attended Convention 1992
“I attended the 2010 Convention in Orlando, Florida, and was part of the choir for the Model Initiation. For as many initiations that I have participated in, it was by far the most moving experience, and knowing that I played a role in it made me feel extremely proud of Chi Omega's ritual. After I attended Convention, I was slated as G.M. for my chapter. Because of that experience I tried my best to have our chapter's initiation as inspirational as that one we all witnessed at Convention!”—"Persephone Jones", Eta Kappa/Missouri University of Science and Technology, attended Convention 2010
“Seeing the room go silent when S.H. Letitia Fulkerson stands up to begin a meeting. The amount of respect for her is incredible.” —"Persephone Jones", Psi Mu/U of Central Florida, attended Convention 2010
“So many wonderful things happen at Convention: reconnecting with friends, connecting with new women of all ages, sharing the Sisterhood until late in the evening.
One thing that is so fun at Convention is seeing all the wonderful ways owls are worked into wardrobes. When I participated in Convention in 2010, I made sure to take lots of pictures of these great pieces, and posted them on Facebook!” —"Persephone Jones", Eta Lambda/American U, attended Convention 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010
“I almost missed my first Convention as an advisor four years ago as it was scheduled on my daughter's first birthday. Rather than miss the Convention in St. Louis, I brought the family. I brought an owl cake with us on the airplane (post 9-11, I never realized the trouble that a cake could raise in security). On the day of her birthday, I had a picture of Isabella and her owl cake taken with S.H. Jean Mrasek. It was Isabella's first taste of Chi Omega and chocolate. We raided Chi O Creations for her birthday presents. It was a great day. We are planning to celebrate Isabella's fifth birthday in Phoenix with Chi Omega, as once again Convention falls on her July 12 birthday. Our hope is to add a second birthday photo to our collection with Chi O's current S.H.” —"Persephone Jones", Gamma/Florida State U, attended Convention 2008
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03-28-2012, 01:24 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chi Omega Convention?
July 11 – 15, 2012
o Wednesday, July 11: Major arrival, opening dinner
o Saturday, July 14: Final business meeting, final workshops, final celebration banquet
o Sunday, July 15: Major departure, no official Convention activities planned
o A full Convention schedule with day-by-day activities and prices is posted on the EveryDay site
Where is Chi Omega Convention?
JW Marriott Desert Ridge
5350 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85054
http://www.jwdesertridgeresort.com/
Details about room rates and how to reserve a room can be found here. Hotel reservations can be made now!
Convention Theme: Chi Omega: Inviting Sisters Since 1895
Convention KRA: To have Chi Omega leaders who embrace our vision and are prepared to recruit, invite, and connect.
Who is invited?
Required delegates from each chapter:
o G.H.
o Recruitment Chair
o Personnel Advisor (alumna)
o Recruitment Advisor (alumna)
Encouraged delegates
o House Corporation board member (alumna)
o Alumnae chapter president or officer
o Alumnae-at-large and their families
o Additional chapter officers or alumnae interested in the Leadership Track
A special programming track is being offered to area recruitment information chairs (ARICs) and state recruitment information chairs (SRICs). The programming starts Friday (after lunch) and runs through Saturday (one final session after lunch). This track only includes lunch on Saturday for the cost of $125. Attendees can attend other meals and workshops during Convention and pay per event.
A Leadership Track is being offered by the Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega for all additional chapter officers who attend OR any alumnae-at-large who wish to participate in workshop curriculum. This is a closed track, only members registered for the Leadership Track can attend the individual sessions.
How do I register for Convention?
March 1, 2012: Convention registration opens online.
Online registration can be completed at EveryDay > Events. If you are having trouble, please call the Executive Headquarters at 901/748-8600.
June 25, 2012: Deadline for all Convention registrations.
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03-29-2012, 10:34 PM
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Woo Hoot! Excited to go to Chi O Convention! See you this summer
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03-30-2012, 01:01 AM
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Woo hoo... I'll be there!
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Honorees Announced:
A few of this year’s honorees include:
Jean Mrasek (Epsilon Gamma/U of Tulsa), recipient of the President’s Award. Jean served as S.H. from 2004-2008 and currently serves as the Vice Chairman for the National Panhellenic Conference. She will begin her term as NPC Chairman in fall 2013.
Nancy Utley Jacobs (Xi/Northwestern U), recipient of the Malinda Jolley Mortin Women of Achievement Award. Nancy is President of Fox Searchlight Pictures and has overseen some of Fox Searchlight’s most successful films garnering Golden Globe® and Oscar® nominations.
Nancy Dugal Perrier, M.D., F.A.C.S (Phi Gamma/Louisiana State U), recipient of the Malinda Jolley Mortin Women of Achievement Award. Nancy is a renowned surgeon and tenured professor of the Department of Surgical Oncology and Chief-Section of Surgical Endocrinology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.
Malinda Jolley Mortin (Upsilon Delta/U of Miami), recipient of the Roselyn T. Dabbs Chi Omega Philanthropist Award. Malinda has served in leadership roles at various organizations in Atlanta and Kennesaw, Georgia. She is a charter member of the Chi Omega Foundation Advisors.
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04-28-2012, 11:27 PM
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So excited for my first convention! I'm glad that Recruitment Chairs are mandated to go this year {selfishly...haha!}
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05-03-2012, 04:07 PM
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Breaking news...
Cindy Chiang, winner of the 19th season of the Amazing Race, and a Chi Omega from Pi Alpha Chapter (Univ. of Cincinnati), will be the keynote speaker at Convention.
http://eleusis.chiomega.com/Departme...angAmazingRace
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06-25-2012, 12:41 PM
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I am not attending, but several of my alumnae chapter members are going, either as alumnae chapter officers or as chapter advisors. Have fun!
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It's almost here! I'm packed and ready to go. Phoenix, get ready!
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Have a wonderful time at convention y'all.
The hotel isn't even a mile from Desert Ridge Marketplace, so if you get any free time I would highly suggest going there. It is a really nice outdoor shopping center. It's pretty new, like not even 5 years old. I'm pretty sure there is an AMC theaters there.
Unfortunately when I lived in AZ, I lived at the other side of Phoenix, so I didn't get to Desert Ridge often, but when I did, it was just fun to walk around and see all the stores and whatnot.
Don't forget to stay cool and drink lots and lots of water. The high in AZ right now tends to be between 110-118. Pool, water and AC are your friends!
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So, tell us about convention! I saw some pictures from my alumnae chapter members, and the slide show posted on Facebook. I saw the next one is in Orlando...a little closer to home for me, maybe I'll think about attending.
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Convention 2012 was amazing. After attending 15 of them, I can honestly say that they just get better every time!
Highlights for me...
- Our first Make-a-Wish child was with us 10 years after her wish was granted at Convention 2002
- Model Initiation performed beautifully by Mu Chapter (Cal-Berkeley)
- Meeting xo_kathy after being friends on GreekChat for 8 years
- Governing Council's video of "Call Me Maybe" at Revelry
- Anna Funderburk Buckner, Alpha Beta (Auburn) being elected S.T.B.
- Jane Sutton, NPC Chair and Alpha Xi Delta, being a good sport as we sang the "Chi O Hokey Pokey"
- Dent Partee, 95-yr-old alumna winning a Lifetime Service Award
- Current G.H.s escorting Former Council members at the President's Banquet
- Jean Mrasek being honored
- Unbelievably "spot-on" keynote by Amazing Race winner and Chi O Sister Cindy Chiang Halvorsen
- Nancy Utley Jacobs, Woman of Achievement, saying, "Congratulations to all us women who do way too much, but do it smashingly well."
- The Foundation raising over $50K at the Owl Tree
- Beth Chapman's crazy, fun, high tech Revelry
- Songs from the "PersepheTones" a.k.a. the Convention Chorus
- Having lunch with the delegates from my initiating chapter when they were given the Award of Achievement
- Floating down the Lazy River at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge the day after Convention ended!
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08-18-2012, 01:32 PM
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Convention 2012
Opening Business Meeting - G.H. Parade of all current active chapters. Each chapter president enters with her chapter flag and a "Point of Pride" is read about the chapter's recent accomplishments.
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