Friday, September 10, 2010

Not from Boston? Not alone!

Have you been in town a while, but think that the Boston Alumnae Chapter is just comprised of women who went to school here? Are you new to the area, but are unsure of joining us for an event?

As of September, we are a group of women who represent 12 different collegiate chapters spread across the states and provinces of New York, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Ontario. And we know that we have additional representation out there!

Please come join us for an event! We also could also meet up one on one for coffee or drinks before an event, so there is a friendly face when you come meet the group.

bostonaoii@gmail.com

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Did you know???

AOII has been invited to make a formal presentation for extension consideration to Worcester Polytech on September 15, 2010. Colonization is targeted for January 2011. Information about the community may be found at www.wpi.edu. If you are interested in helping with this opportunity, contact AOII Headquarters at 615-370-0920.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Local collegiate chapter looking for advisers!

Our local collegiate chapter at Tufts University is looking for advisers. Some adviser roles can be done from long-distance, via email or phone, and don't require a significant time commitment. There is something for everyone! Additionally, many of the international volunteers that work with this chapter are local, so there will be support for any questions you encounter along the way.

If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities available, please contact Delta's Chapter Adviser, Lauren Simpson, at l.simpson714@gmail.com or via phone at 630-730-5628.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

2010 - 2011 Event Schedule

Next year's calendar has been announced! If you did not receive the email with the calendar and membership information, please email us at bostonaoii@gmail.com to be added to our list.


Wednesday, September 1st

7pm – Hosted by Lacey Bowman

Business Meeting and Education Session (accompanied by Make Your Own Sundaes and Pizza!)

Come join us to hear about our introduction of affinity groups to our calendar of events, hear details about Leadership Institute this past summer, and learn about our fundraising and philanthropic programs. We will also hear an insider’s view about the International Executive Board nominating process and how all members can be involved!


Sunday, September 19th

10am – Artisani Park, 1234 Soldier’s Field Road, Brighton (Note location change from prior years)

Arthritis Walk

Join other area AOIIs as we support our international philanthropy partner, the Arthritis Foundation, with their annual Arthritis Walk. Sign up for our team here! There are also great incentives, specific for AOIIs, when you reach certain fundraising levels.

Saturday, September 25th

9am – Depart Boston for Mohegan Sun – we’ll organize carpools from the city

Mohegan Sun Fun with fellow Northeast AOIIs

Choose your own adventure as we journey to Mohegan Sun and join our sisters from Connecticut and New York for activities at the casino. We’ll have time for spa, shopping, gaming, and (my favorite) people-watching! We’ll join up for a group lunch at one of the casino’s renowned restaurants and return to Boston late afternoon.


Monday, October 18th

6:30 – 8pm – Cass Flowers, 531 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown

Floral Design Workshop

We’ll learn how to arrange roses in an Asian Contemporary method, and take home our arrangements at the end of the workshop! The cost for this workshop is $35 and you must sign up online at http://www.cassflowers.com/wedafwor.html. Sign up early before the event sells out!

Sunday, November 14th

Paper Source, 1361 Beacon Street, Brookline

Let’s Get Crafty!

We will be making holiday gift tags at Paper Source in Brookline. Cost for this event will be between $20-30, includes all supplies and instructions, and can be paid at the event.


Sunday, December 5th

Holiday Open House

2pm – 5pm – Hosted by Koren Phillips

Participate in our annual cookie swap as we enjoy each other’s company and take a breather from our hectic holiday schedules! We will also be assembling exam bags for Delta Chapter at Tufts.

Saturday, February 12th

Founder’s Day

Please join us for our annual Founder’s Day ceremony and brunch. Location has not been finalized as of yet.


Saturday and Sunday, March 5th and 6th

AOII Northeast Weekend

Our sisters from across the Northeast and Eastern Canada will be traveling to Boston for this weekend filled with education and friendship.


Saturday, April 9th

9:30am – Noon – Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Avenue, Boston

Volunteer Event

Looking to volunteer in the community? Ever wonder what it looks like inside the Greater Boston Food Bank’s new building? Come join us as we sort and pack food, which is then distributed to local shelters and pantries.

Saturday, April 30th

Delta Chapter Alumnae Transition

We will welcome the graduating seniors from Delta Chapter at Tufts to alumnae status.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

2010-2011 Membership and Event Information...and Red Sox tickets!

For those who are excited about next year's Membership Information and Event Calendar, I'll be sending it out in a few weeks. I have some super-fun (at least I think so!) new events planned, and some oldies-but-goodies. We'll be volunteering and crafting and celebrating, oh my! We also have a couple of new initiatives to announce.

Additionally, we're down to our last handful of Red Sox tickets for the 8/23 game. If you are interested in joining us, email bostonaoii@gmail.com!

Lacey

Monday, June 28, 2010

Recruitment Recommendations!

Summer is here, which means that fall sorority recruitment is right around the corner. For many colleges, sorority recommendations serve as an introduction for incoming freshman to the sorority chapters on their campus.

If you are an incoming college freshman from New England and are attending a school where sororities suggest an alumna recommendation for recruitment, please email us at bostonaoii@gmail.com. We ask that you contact us well in advance of the collegiate chapter/university deadlines so that we have adequate time in preparing the recommendation.

While it is not the norm for Northeast schools to require recommendations, we recognize the importance of these recommendations in other regions of the country. We are happy to help out and hope that everyone has a positive recruitment experience.

Lacey -- Boston Alumnae Chapter President

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Get ready for the Boston Arthritis Walk!

Our team has been formed for the Boston Arthritis Walk on September 19th. I encourage you all to join our team and start fundraising this summer for our international philanthropy, Arthritis Research. Our team can be found here: Boston AOII. Family and friends are welcome, so encourage them to join you. There are numerous incentives to raise money for this cause, including special AOII prizes for giving levels of $250 or greater.