Last Week!

This week is your last chance to shop Stella & Dot and help support AOII!

Celebrate AOII's newest chapter at Bryant University!

Bryant University's Installation will take place on April 14th at 10am in their Interfaith Center, followed by a Rose Reception at 5pm on campus! All initiated members of AOII are invited to participate in the Initiation and Installation Rituals welcoming this group of new members into our Fraternity. If you are planning to attend the installation and are interested in serving as a sponsor during the installation ceremony, please email Molly Fenton at mfenton@alphaomicronpi.org. An e-vite with details surrounding the exact time and location of the Rose Reception will soon follow.

Check out AOII International's new website!

The new AOII International website at www.alphaomicronpi.org is up! Take a look and get acquainted with everything it has to offer, including news, resources, and interactive features. If you have any questions, please send them to aoiionline@alphaomicronpi.org.

Style for a Steal!

Ladies, if shopping Stella & Dot to support our March fundraiser is still on your to-do list, check out some of the great pieces that are 25% off! March's "style for a steal" promotion has lots of fun turquoise that's great for spring/summer!

Remember: All of my stylist proceeds in the month of march benefit AOII and help make it even MORE fun to be an alumnae member! Shop through my website or use my stylist number 137538 at checkout.

For the Panda Pals...

If you've signed up to be a Panda Pal, below is a way for you to make your $5 contribution.

Be a Panda Pal for Bryant University!!

If you are looking for a great way to get involved, the new AOII colony at Bryant University in Rhode Island is looking for alumnae women to serve as Panda Pals for colony members during the new member period!

To participate, contact Kathleen Donahue to complete an easy 5-question survey and you will be matched with one of their fabulous colony members!

WHO: They are looking for alumnae women living in Network 1 (ON, QC, ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, DE) to volunteer to serve as Panda Pals for the 37 new colony members at Bryant University.

WHAT: Panda pals will donate $5 towards the purchase of a panda pal gift for the colony member (viewable here:
http://www.forever21.com/product/product.aspx?br=f21&category=acc&productid=1000007459) and write at least 2 letters or postcards to their assigned colony member. Letters ideally would focus on telling a story reinforcing the idea of AOII for a lifetime. The first letter would be delivered during the new member period and the second would be delivered prior to initiation.

WHEN: Please mail a $5 check made out to AOII and your first letter and have it postmarked by Tuesday March 20th.Your second letter to be distributed before initiation should be postmarked by Tuesday April 3rd. All letters/postcards should be mailed to Amy Simonini, Colony Adviser, 43 Monticelli DR W. Kingston, RI, 02892.

I hope that many of you will wish to participate!

Shop Stella & Dot

Ladies, it's not too late to shop Stella & Dot and support our March fundraiser! Check out my website and place your orders OR think about hosting your own trunk show (I have thousands of dollars in free jewelry to give away to my hostesses!). All of my stylist proceeds go to AOII this month, so you'll be shopping for a great cause and supporting future member programming.

Officer Elections 2012-2013!!

Hard to believe, it is election time again!

For 2012-2013, we will use an officer slating process. Any dues-paying member is eligible to serve as an officer (and we encourage those who haven't served before!). Interested members will submit their name to the Slating Committee by March 15, and an officer slate will be formed from the interested candidates.

Then, members will vote on the slate!

We are currently looking for 2-3 volunteers for the Slating Committee. To participate, you must be a dues-paying member, available the week of March 16-23 to prepare the slate, and not running for positions for next year. If you can assist, please email us at bostonaoii@gmail.com

Below are some Q&A to give you better insight into officer responsibilities. Please let us know if you have additional questions that are not covered by the information below.

Q: What positions are available and what are the responsibilities?

A: President - Serves as the official contact person of the chapter. Responds to chapter emails regarding membership and events. Sends email updates to chapter as needed. Attends 2012 Leadership Institute (June 22-24 in Nashville) as the Chapter Delegate. Participates in Alumnae Network conference calls and remits Standards of Excellence award nomination to HQ.

Vice President Membership/Education - Assists President with duties above. Identifies membership initiatives and educational programming. Collaborates with other officers to execute.

Programming Chair - Surveys the membership on programming requests for the upcoming year. Creates event calendar for the year. Sends Evites for each upcoming event, coordinates with venues, and verifies that there will be an officer present at each event.

Treasurer/Fundraising - Receives membership dues and updates Chapter Register accordingly. Creates budget for upcoming year and updates officers of status quarterly. Promotes chapter fundraising initiatives, such as Strike Out Arthritis and exam bags. Remits payment for dues and reimbursements.

Secretary/MIF Chair/Communications - Sends correspondence to other AOII chapters that are celebrating milestones. Coordinates updates to chapter blog. Maintains Alumnae Chapter Facebook presence with updates, posts, and photos from chapter events.

Alumnae Panhellenic Rep - Represents the chapter at Alumnae Panhellenic meetings. Serves on the annual Panhellenic scholarship committee. Encourages Panhellenic events and action in the community.

Q: I have a family and am involved in a number of other organizations. Is there a huge time commitment associated with being an officer?

A: We hold an officer kickoff meeting to collaborate on ideas for events and membership for the upcoming year. After that, most of our correspondence is via email (3-4 times a month). Most officers do not have any paperwork or reports to file.

Q: If I am an officer, do I have to attend every Alumnae Chapter event?

A: No, officers work together to make sure that there is always at least one officer to coordinate at the event.

Q: I haven't served as an officer before, do I need to have prior experience?

A: Definitely not! We are looking for women with new ideas on improving the chapter and experience for our members.

Q: What is the timeline for elections?

A: March 15 - Interested members must submit their name to be considered and if they have a preference for position

March 16-23 - Elections Committee creates a slate

March 24 - Slate is distributed to all dues paying members

April 1 - Slate is voted on at meeting, proxy votes may be submitted by March 31.

Q: I'm interested in a position, but nothing above stands out to me. What should I do?

A: Let us know! If you have a specific area you would like to pursue, positions can be appointed to capitalize on members' individual strengths and chapter needs: collegiate relations, community service, suburban liaison, these are just a few examples of positions which can be created.

Q: I'm interested in a position, but have not paid my chapter dues for 2011-2012.

A: You can still pay your dues, through March 14. Pay right now via PayPal here: http://bostonaoii.blogspot.com/2012/01/its-not-too-late-join-us.html or contact us to mail in a payment at bostonaoii@gmail.com

Q: I'm interested in a becoming an officer! What's next?

A: Email the chapter email account (bostonaoii@gmail.com) by March 15th and if you have a preference for a position!

Stella & Dot Fundraiser STARTS NOW!

 

Ladies, it's March 1st and that means it's time to kickoff our Stella & Dot fundraiser. All stylist proceeds from any purchases made in march through my website will benefit AOII. So start shopping and feel free to pass around the link/stylist number (137538) to all of your friends and family (even non-AOIIs).


Added bonus: if you place your order with me AT Founder's Day on March 3rd you'll be entered to win a free pair of earrings that YOU pick out! I hope to see you there.