Convention 2011
 

Closing in on 6 months until convention but HQ hasn't posted any more details on the website. Does anybody know when there will be more info posted? I'm ready to start making plans.

They never post too many details other than save the date until about April (March if we're lucky) before convention. It's going to be July 6-10 and the hotel is the Westin Peachtree Plaza. I wouldn't try to reserve a hotel room yet though, because eventually, they will post a group rate....

Wednesday evening is the welcome banquet, and Sunday is travel day home. Thurs, Fri and Saturday are usually the full days of activities with some free time scattered in.

This will be my 4th! Woo!

I'd really like to go, and I will actually be in the US at that time, but I just don't see squeezing one more thing into that trip home. I guess my first convention will have to wait a couple more years.

I'm planning on attending .. can't wait to see sisters again. Amanda .. have you heard anything yet about what the "group tours" are going to be ? There are Braves games at home the 1th thru the 7th.

I havent heard anything. However...if the big whigs are reading this they REALLY ought to do a Stone Mountain Lazer Show as an option for the sisterhood event. The only downside is that it has to be dark, and so I dont know if they would be comfortable with that since it would be late. It sure would be fun though.....

There's sooo much to do here! I'm excited to see what kinds of events they plan.

The new baby panda will be on display at the zoo! The updated Coke museum and Aquarium are both fun attractions that are right next to each other. You could always take a Panhellenic visit to the ADPi HQ.

Having attended school in Auburn, I made many a trip to Atlanta. In fact, our chapter's sisterhood retreat was there for my first 3 years of college. I think my favorite was out trip to Stone Mountain for the laser show. Atlanta is such a wonderful cirty, especially in the summer!

I would love to attend the convention this year... I just graduated in August, and always took classes full time in the summers.

Does anyone know about convention/participation fees? (besides the hotel, travel, etc of course)

I've been to the last 3 in which the registration for the full package was $500-$525, and will probably be about that much this time. They do have "a la carte" for alumnae to choose specific events if you want. If you've never been to a convention, I strongly recommend that you get the full package.

Is there a room block for the convention? I'm ready to make reservations, but the rates seem pretty high to me.

Atlanta alumnae got a sneak peak of info this weekend. I wanted to let you all know that YES, you can start reserving rooms. The rate is $149 a night. http://www.sheratonatlantahotel.com/

Sounds like the format is going to be changed up a bit this year to make the dates work better for more people to be as involved as they can. For reservation purposes, the welcome banquet is actually going to be on Thursday, not Wednesday. Wednesday is going to be the educational sessions that used to be weaved throughout the whole weekend. We're going to be able to make convention package reservations hopefully no later than March 1st, but possibly earlier than that. As soon as I hear more, I'll let you all know.

I think I'm going to try to make it to convention after all! I've never been, so I'm very interested to see what it's all about. Do I understand from the above that the convention is being held at the Sheraton, or is that speculation?

Yes .. here's the link to the fraternity's web page with current convention announcements.

http://www.alphaxidelta.org/index.ph...ategory=Events

Convention details and registration are up on the web site

details:

http://www.alphaxi.org/convention/schedule/

I would have loved to go. I was already saving and plans changed. The weekend before convention I'll be having my church wedding.

For those of you going to convention .. the list of arranged excursions is now up on the web site..

http://www.alphaxi.org/convention/excursions/

So this is cool. Over half of the chapter I advise is attending some part of Convention.
1 for the full package (delegate)
5 to the philanthropy breakfast
2 for the weekend package
3 more for the rose banquet.

Best part? Besides our budgeted delegate, The university (SGA) granted us $1000 which allowed everyone to attend and we only ended up paying $35.00.

They are all super excited!! I'm excited too! This is my 6th convention and my favorite part is that I DON'T HAVE TO FLY!!!

Two weeks until convention .. is everyone getting excited?

me! me! me!

Hey Paige....Can I talk ya into doing me a favor? I have had my eyes on this t-shirt and also this t-shirt for quite some time, but I just never got around to buying them. I'm not coming until Friday and I'm afraid that IF they are available at the store, that they will be sold out in my size by the time I get there (2X). Would you be willing to pick them up for me early during convention so they aren't all gone by the time I get there?

Can't wait to see you all. If there are any new GC faces who wll be at convention this time, we should plan a meet up....

Amanda .. I'll be glad to ... really looking forward to seeing you.. call me when you get in.

So jealous! I'd love to go. Health doesn't cooperate. Have a blast!

The second is available online right now.

Can't wait to see everyone there! It looks like it will be a lot of fun. I'll be a little busy, since I'm presenting in one of the educational sessions and hosting a table at the Conversation Cafe. I think I am also working the Rose Petal Event. Not sure of that one, but it looks like it will be loads of fun. But it's totally awesome that it will be in Atlanta!!!

And, if any of the BIGWHIGS are reading this, I really hope one of the vendors will have Miche bag shells!!

Am looking forward to getting on a plane tomorrow and the start of Convention 2011 .. see you'all soon!

Have fun, Paige! I wanna come to your convention. ;)

I do too. Have a great time!

I wish it was Friday already. I only signed up for the Friday evening/Saturday package. Keep reading on FB about all the fun everyone is having and I wish I was already there. :( It's nice that convention is close to home this time, but I'll be glad when it's not again in 2 more years so I'll have an excuse to go to the whole thing!

A fabulous Convention 2011!
 

This past weekend's 49th Alpha Xi Delta convention was absolutely fabulous!

Kudos to our Alpha Xi's and friends who organized this year's gathering.

I'm thrilled to have met AZ-Alpha Xi who is a true jewel in our Alpha Xi Delta quill! Thanks for sharing your magnificent quill collection, being such a positive force in our organization, and a goodwill ambassador.

It was remarkable to see old friends and meet new ones. Thanks to all my Georgia sisters who attended and represented our region so well.

I'm so blessed to be a part of this stellar organization.

Xi Love!

It was announced at the Rose Banquet that the 50th Convention of Alpha Xi Delta will be at the Hilton Union Square, San Francisco!!

I had the most wonderful time in Atlanta for our National Convention. I learned so much and I can't wait for San Francisco in 2013!