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Just got quite a bit of updated info... I asked about the alum concerns...
Alumni are not only welcome to attend, but are encouraged. Additionally, any alumni interested in volunteering for various conference elements would be very helpful... Will I be seeing any of you there? Britt |
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You know that you would so be seeing me there, but with my promotion I only have so many vacation days and they are already set aside for my friend's wedding and going to Disney World with my family...:( This really stinks that I can't go... Elena |
I wonder why I got the answer that I got then....hmmm...I think I'll go ahead and e-mail the national office....there is a chance of seeing me there, but I'm not sure...
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yeah e-mail tami ackerson; it looks like she is primarily coordinating volunteers and alumni. they'll probably send your inquiry over to her.
it must just be a misunderstanding for the original conversation you had. alumni are always welcome at convention; it would have been totally ridiculous for them to change that now. |
This was from Jill:
The National Office sent me your e-mail that you are interested in coming to convention. To be honest, we don't really have an "alumnae" track at this time, so I am not sure if you would want to pay to come without there being sessions for you to attend etc... I think we will have an alumnae track in 2 years, but we are not there yet. So that's what I'm assuming the offical word is. I thought about calling Tami (who was our national advisor) but I don't think I am after hearing this from Jill. |
Here's what Tami sent for volunteers... the bit at the end about just being a guest makes it seem like it's perfectly fine for alumni to attend. Will it be the most interesting thing ever? Probably not, but alumni are ALWAYS welcome... I think that is what Jill was getting at...
We are excited to announce...... Sigma Delta Tau's 2006 National Convention In Falls Church, VA June 22-25 at the Fairview Park Marriott We are inviting interested SDT alumnae from the D.C and Virginia area to help our National Convention Team. If you would be interested in helping our National volunteers and staff prepare for our 2006, please contact Tami Ackerman at tamirackerman@gmail.com. Listed below are areas that we would need your help in. „Ï Welcome Team-meet and greet collegians at the airport and hotel „Ï National Office Committee Team-work in conjunction with the staff from the National office to help with the preparation of information for the collegians such as: -Put together flyers and reading materials -Prepare the folders -Help out with registration „Ï Memory Bag Team -Solicit and organize donations from local merchants -Create places of interest flyer and request maps of museums in D.C., Old Towne Alexandria, and shopping malls -Prepare memory bags for distribution to collegiate delegates „Ï Alumnae Luncheon Team -Help set up tables for the lunch reception -Attend the luncheon as our guest „Ï Decorations Team -Makes signs, decorations, and centerpieces Name (include maiden name) Chapter and Year of Graduation Mailing Address Home Phone Work Phone Email Address What areas are you interested in working with for Convention 2006, please circle: Welcome Team National Office Team Memory Bag Team Alumnae Lunch Decorations Team Other Are you interested in having an alumnae group in your area? Are you interested in working with a local chapter? Would you like our Vice President of Alumnae to contact you? If you would just like to be our guest for the weekend or for the day, please mark this box and we will send you additional information. We hope you can join us! |
Maybe...to bad I live in NY, I'd love to have the chance to help out with setup and stuff!
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you can still volunteer; i'm in NY, too, so I am planning on going down a little earlier. I guess it also helps that I lived in the area, but if you plan on being there anyways, you can def. volunteer!
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Convention for Visitors
Visitor registration forms must be submitted by April 30, 2006, with a $100.00 registration fee per person. The registration fee covers the cost of the workshops, printed materials, and convention favors. The registration fee does not cover your hotel room or your meals. (Please see attached form.)
The hotel room is $50.00 per person/per night/double occupancy, plus tax. You will be responsible for payment when you check out of the hotel on Sunay. Individual meal prices are listed on the Meal Selection Form included in this packet. If you do not have two visitors attending form your chapter, we will assign you a roommate from another SDT chapter to keep your expenses down. If you live in the Falls Church, Virginia area and would simply like to attend a meal, you do not need ot pay the registration fee. Please use the enclosed meal selection form so we can have an accurate count. If you have any questions concerning this packet, please contact Tami Ackerman at tamirackerman @ gmail dot com or Beth Russell in the National Office at brussell @ sigmadeltatau dot com. Thank you! Fraternally, Randi Siegel National Convention Chairman Email: randisiegel @ hotmail dot com Visitor Registration Form Sigma Delta Tau National Convention June 22-25, 2006 Return by April 30, 2006 to Sigma Delta Tau National Office Name: Chapter: Home Address: Home Phone: Email Address: I am: Vegetarian Kosher (vegetarian meals acceptable) Kosher (Glatt Kosher) Do you have any additional dietary requirements including food allergies? Please list: When is your birthday: Room Preference: Smoking or Non-Smoking T-Shirt Size: S M L XL During your free time on Friday, which activity would you like to do? You will not be able to switch once your registration is received: Go to the National Mall Area/Museums in DC Go to Old Town Alexandria Go to Georgetown Please return this form to the national office by April 20, 3006, with a check made payable to Sigma Delta Tau for the $100.00 (per person) registration fee. VISITOR MEAL SELECTION Name: Chapter: Please indicate which meals you will be attending: Friday, Deluxe Continental Breakfast $16.00 Friday, Working Lunch $23.00 Friday, Late Night Activity Snack $10.00 Saturday, Deluxe Continental Breakfast $16.00 Saturday, Alumnae Luncheon $25.00 Saturday, Awards Banquet $35.00 Saturday, Late Night Activity Snack $10.00 Sunday, Deluxe Continental Breakfast $16.00 Sunday, Farewell Luncheon $22.00 TOTAL FOR ALL MEALS - $173.00 Please include payment for your selected meals with your registration fee CONVENTION ACTIVITIES Thursday, June 22 Pre-Convention Free Time: Pool, Museums, Shopping Registration Welcome Receiption PCAA Philanthropy Project Recruitment Program Songfest/Idea Fair Friday, June 23 Keynote Speaker David Stollman "Buy In or Get Out" Breakout Sessions Recruitment Roundtables Lunch 'n Learn - Hot Topics Cindy O'Keeffe: "Creating Your Life Strategies" Free Time in DC Area Initiation Late Night Celebration - Beauty Night Saturday, June 24 General Session National Officer Elections PR WOrkshop Alumnae Luncheon Workshop: "Using Your Voice, Advocacy Made Easy" Rituals Workshop The Perfect Preference Workshop National Awards Banquet Movie Night Sunday, June 25 General Session Convention COmmittee Reports Guide to Interviewing - Using Your Sorority Experience Farewell Luncheon Hope this helps! Britt |
Britt,
next time I'm home we should meet up... |
I'm so jealous...
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Sorry to crash, but I just happened upon this thread!
I really hope that your HQ will have more programming for alumnae at convention in the future! I have attended KD's convention as a collegiate, and then as an alumna. They were both very different experiences. It was great to see so many alumnae there- your HQ should know that it's a great way to raise money! They have all sorts of fundraising activities going on, i've seen some alumnae drop thousands and thousands of dollars in donations! PS- I'm VERY jealous of the low costs of your convention! Ours is always ridiculously expensive; they overdo it with the fanciness of meals, trinkets, etc. Have fun! |
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really? it seemed to me like there is a lot of alumnae-relevant stuff...
as far as songfest/idea fair, recruitment roundtables, hot topics working lunch, alumnae working lunch, and guide to interviewing, those are all areas where alumnae can either benefit from atttending or can fulfill our *other* responsibility as alumnae -- to share information and experience with the girls who are currently active... |
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