Gamma Phi Beta Convention 2010 in Orlando
 

Since information about this came out in The Crescent, I decided to start a thread.
Is anyone planning on going so far? For more information, here's the site http://gammaphibetaconvention2010.org/

I'm planning on going! Hopefully I get to volunteer. :)

I'll definitely be there if I can. There are several local women going, so it would be a very fun trip. Plus, I've never actually been to Disney World! But I don't think I'll know for sure if I can for a few months at least.

The RC for my chapter is the volunteer coordinator, hopefully you get to volunteer!

And to answer my own question, I'm supposed to be taking summer classes next year, but I am still planning on going. It'll be my first Convention, and I know 2 women on the steering committee, so I'm excited to see what they've planned for us.

My financial situation is dire, but I'm praying for a miracle - I REALLY want to go! I loved my last convention!

I've never been to convention, but I'm dying to go. I guess the key is planning early, yes?

Sorry to crash, but us ASTs had our convention at the Hilton in 2006. It was a blast! The hotel is gorgeous, the staff is wonderful and the food is delicious.

The hotel is right next to Downtown Disney, so it made for a couple fun nights. And they gave us almost a full day to do with what we wished, and it was awesome seeing sisters all over the Magic Kingdom!

Besides all of that, convention (no matter which sorority you're in) is an amazing and eye-opening experience. It's something you have to experience at least once in your life.

Go if you can! Have fun if you do :)

Of course I'm going...... :)

Definitely planning to be there for my second Convention! :D I'm betting on it being HUGE given the location.

I hope to go for at least a couple days! it would be my third convention!

I'd really like to attend. Just like pbear, I've never been to Disney World and would love to see it. Since I'll still be President of my alumnae chapter, I think they may be paying my way to attend as the delegate. Even so, I'll still have to see how my salary fares by then (we got put on furloughs :( ).

.....Kelly :)

I love Disneyland and have never been to Walt Disney World, so I'm really hoping I'll be able to go! It's mostly financing that'll be the issue... but I'm pretty determined to go, so here's hoping for the best!

I'm going! Our school pays for the top four members of E-board to go: hotels, convention fees, etc. and we use some of our budget for the rest of us to go so that we can all go together! I'm sooooo excited! Hopefully I'll get to meet you there!

I want to go sooooo badly! I have only been to one other Convention (Phoenix), and had a blast! For me, $$ is definitely the issue. I was Madison's alum chapter delegate last time, so I got a little money from the Foundation to go, but did not have any other funding because our alum chapter just didn't have any.
I have been to Disney World twice, and I loved it. I haven't been as an adult, but I think I'm looking forward to it just as much. It just brings out the child in you! I am a little disappointed that they no longer have Mr Toad's Wild Ride, however.

I would like to go, but I had knee replacement surgery and I'm still not real steady walking for long. If I think I can manage, I will try it. Seems that something always comes along that stops me from going. (but I'm sure glad I got my knee fixed!!)

I'm going!! Very Very Very excited!

I'll be arriving on Saturday before convention for a few play days before everything starts. As of now, I will also be volunteering in the Foundation room Wed morning 9-1 so come say hi if you are there.... :)

Finally confirmed with my summer job this morning that I'm good to take the time off, so I'm now registered! Yay!!!

Two and a half weeks and counting ladies!!

I liked SmartBlonde's idea, and I'll be working in the Foundation room on Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30. If any of you are up that early please come and say hello!

I'm dying to get some new Gamma Phi shirts - I'll happily repay any convention goers who might be willing to pick up one - pm me!

So...
 

Those who went, how was it?

I saw that Mickey showed up at Confirmed Conventioneers! Awesome!

It was great! So different than my first Convention...it's a little easier knowing the ropes, and recognizing some names and faces this time around. Spirited debate during the business sessions, and a really moving initiation ceremony, which included the initiation of International President Linda Maloney's daughter and Financial VP Amy Peterson's niece, among others. But my favorite part of the whole thing was getting to have several long, productive conversations with the delegates from my collegiate chapter - something I didn't get to do last time. It was so fun to catch up and compare/contrast the chapter today with what it was like 10-13 years ago when we were a brand new chapter.

That said, this Convention was expensive, both in terms of registration and airfare. I'm looking forward to Denver in 2012!

It was fabulous! I will have pictures up soon on my facebook page. I've got them all off my camera, just deciding if I have the energy to post and label them all tonight..... might wait until tomorrow. :)

I am LOVING all the Convention photos I'm seeing on facebook! I truly wish I could have been there.

I really like the idea of Convention 2012 in Denver! I am guessing they will be doing group tours of IH. I have yet to see it, so I will have to start planning now.

Maybe my husband could tag along and we could make a real Colorado ranch vacation out of the whole deal.

If people would like to see my pics on fb and we aren't already friends, send me your email or the link to your fb page and I'll friend you.

Same for me! I don't have nearly the number of pics that Melanie does (which are GORGEOUS, by the way) but I'd be glad to accept any FB requests from GCers.

I loved Convention. My two favorite parts were volunteering in the Foundation room, which was way better than coffee for kick starting my day, and singing in the ritual choir. That was beyond amazing. I don't have the best voice, but it didn't matter when surrounded by those ladies' voices. Just amazing, and something I hope to do again in Denver.

PM'ing both of you with my fb link. I've looked at so many pics from my chapter sisters, and it looks like everyone had a great time! I really hope I can make it to Denver

I wish I could have been there. The sad thing is I live in Florida but it just didn't work out so I'm happy to see all of the pictures posted. Many of my chapter sisters went and I'm glad they got to go. I hope I can make it to Denver.

I had an awesome time as well! It was my first convention and I volunteered in the Alumnae Boutique! We had such an amazing time!! I can't wait until Denver!!! I'm already starting the planning process!! :)