Support the AOII Delta Chapter In Their Strike Out Arthritis Poker Event!

Please read the message below from Delta's Alumni Relations Chair Celina Garza about their upcoming Strike Out Arthritis Event to see how you can help out!

Hello,

My name is Celina Garza and I am the Alumnae Relations Chair for the Delta Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi at Tufts University. The entire chapter is currently in the midst of planning our fall philanthropy event of the semester. We will be hosting our very own Poker Night on December 1^st which will be full of games such as Blackjack, Texas Hold’em and other fun Casino games. All proceeds will be donated to AOII’s national foundation -the Arthritis Foundation.

Our first Poker Night was held last year and it turned out to be a great success but we are looking to have an even more successful event this year, and we can only do that with the help of the community! This is where we’d like to personally reach out to anyone that would like to participate and help us fundraise for the Arthritis Foundation! Last year our grand prize was a Nintendo Wii and we are looking to have more grand prizes that will get the campus and community excited for Poker Night.

We would like to be able to offer prizes for the tournament such as gift cards to popular local establishments, concert tickets or sports tickets for local teams such as the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, or Bruins, or any other kind donation. We would also like to reach out to the greater Boston area through corporate sponsors that would be willing to fundraise for this great cause. Because the Arthritis Foundation is a 501(c)(3 ) organization, all donations are tax-deductible and many businesses will match donations through their HR departments, sometimes even 2 to 1, so that is also an option! We welcome any and all donations, and credit will be given to donating establishments in all of the advertisements for the events. Please note that all donations are tax deductible.

If you would be interested in contributing to this event or would like some more information, please con

tact me (Celina.Garza@tufts.edu) or our Philanthropy Chair, Amy Calfas (Amy.Calfas@gmail.com) by November 11^th. Thank you for your time!

Sincerely,

Celina Garza

AOII Delta Chapter

Alumnae Relations, VPE

Tufts 2013

Thanks to everyone who came to our Ring Out Arthritis Event! We had a lot of fun and will be able to make a great contribution to the Arthritis Foundation because of you.

I want to also thank our generous donors:
Petit Robert Bistro
Berryline
JP Licks
Taza Chocolate Factory
Museum of Science
F1 Boston
Koren Phillips (donated Marc Jacobs Bag)
Lauren Simpson (donated Boston Bruins tickets)
Lacey Bowman (donated two gift certificates)
Bell in Hand Tavern

Ring Out Arthritis Happy Hour on October 20

We're looking forward to seeing you all at the happy hour at Bell in Hand on October 20th. Bring all of your coworkers friends! The event is not exclusive to AOIIs, but remember, if your an alumnae chapter member you AND a friend will get in for the price of one.

With your $10 cover charge you'll also get a raffle ticket to win great prizes like Boston Bruins tickets, a Marc Jacobs handbag, gift certificates for some great restaurants around Boston, an F1 Racing experience, etc. If this isn't enough to entice you, there will be great food and drinks and lots of awesome people to help you celebrate the end of a Thursday workday!

World Arthritis Day and an AOII Foundation Updates!

CELEBRATE WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY, OCTOBER 12th AND MAKE A HEATING PAD TO HELP THOSE JOINTS!

Follow these easy steps to create your homemade heating pad:

• One pair of cotton tube socks (we used AOII socks, tie-dyed socks are also cute!)
• Put two pounds of rice (do not use instant rice) in each sock
• Cut two 12-inch pieces of ribbon
  
• Take the ribbon and tie a double knot around the top of each sock
• Make sure the knot is tight to avoid any rice from coming out of the sock
• Tie a bow with the ribbon
• Donate to your local Arthritis Foundation chapter, or heat for 2 minutes and apply!

Barbie Chadwick is named Foundation Executive Director!

With over 25 years of experience in the marketing and development field, Barbie formally served the AOII Foundation as the Operations and Technology Manager since 2009. Prior to the AOII Foundation, Barbie owned a professional non-profit consulting company where she advised non-profit organizations on development of capital campaigns, annual giving programs, and other stewardship activities and programs, and other stewardship activities and programs. Additionally, Barbie served three years on the Gamma Phi Beta International Council.

Barbie welcomes you to contact her at the AOII Foundation office at 615-695-2626 or via email at bchadwick@alphaomicronipi.org.

Jana West is the new Director of Development!

With over nine years of experience in fundraising at the United Way, Jana West, Rho Omicron '91, specializes in both training a

nd development. Jana also brings seven years of management experience, as the prior owner of a bridal and formal wear shop in her hometown of Dickson, TN. During her collegiate years at Middle Tennessee State University, Jana served as the Panhellenic President where she received a bachelor's degree in advertising and marketing.

Jana may be contacted at the AOII Foundation office at 615-695-2626 or via email at jwest@alphaomicronpi.org.

Do you have Google Calendar? Boston AOII Does!

Never miss an event again! You can add our calendar to your google calendar -- it automatically updates with our events. Just click the "+ Goggle Calendar" button in the bottom right hand corner of the calendar below. You will be redirected to your calendar where you can add the AOII calendar to yours.

We're always looking for new ways to keep our members informed about what's up and coming! Please send any feedback about the calendar or any ideas you may have to bostonaoii@gmail.com