New ADPi Badge!!
 

I'm sure that some of you may know this, but just wanted to share what I learned at DLC!

In honor of our 160th anniversary, Alpha Delta Pi has released two special commemorative badges. Both feature turquoise stones to tie in with the theme of Grand Convention being held in Arizona this year. One has turquoise points of the diamond, and one has turquoise all around. They had pictures of them, and they look gorgeous! They will be available to order at Grand Convention, I'm not sure if you will actually be able to buy them there.

They will also be releasing a new edition of Sisters, available to purchase for $75 at Grand Convention as well as sent to all Chapters. Grand Council will also have an autograph session and will sign your copy!

Okay, now I'm trying to think of how to come up with the money for the Convention, the flight, two pins, AND Sisters! To say nothing of the other money matters I need to address (when oh when is this estate going to be settled??).

Crashing to say ..can't wait to see the new badges with the turquoise stones. They sound beautiful.

Crashing to ask . . . what is Sisters? Is it a history?

It is a HUGE history! It contains not only information about the sorority as a whole, but also individual chapters and "important" members, I think. I have never seen one, but I have heard a lot about it and can't wait to buy a personal copy!

Thanks. It sounds cool.

Crashing as well...can't wait to see it...

Joining in the crashing! When I was at PFA this past fall, the Herff Jones rep was discussing the varying stones, and which was most expensive - I guessed opal & she said it's one of the most expensive, but that turquoise was the currently most expensive stone they were working with for a special project. This must be what it was - sounds awesome!

*crash* Stop it, ADPis, you are torturing me. I want to SEE it, or at least a "mock up". Wonder what color or shade of turqoise it'll be? *yes there are shades of turquoise) Or what mine it'll come from? June seems like such a long time to wait.

The history book is something I'd be interested in; I know a few other GCers who probably would be interested as well.

I do have a copy of the original Sisters, which came out on our 150th anniversary. For bibliophiles, one of the nicest parts is there's an amazing paper book cover, but underneath it is another, different amazing hardcover book cover (if that makes sense). This is the paper cover:


The actual bound cover has the colors reversed, for starters.

The main reason Sisters has been updated is that, despite endless searching, no one had ever been able to find a picture or painting of our one founder, Elizabeth Williams Mitchell. Somehow, they've managed to consult a descendent who DOES have an image of her, and that will be in the newest Sisters. Now, that might not get y'all hot and excited, but speaking for 160 years of ADPis, we're thrilled!

And I agree, there should be a notice of the new pins on the ADPi or HJ site! Just think of how many more people would be interested in going if they knew about it! Lady Pi, do you know if they're available in yellow gold, or the traditional silver for Arizona?

^^^Honey, I'm crashing this thread big time but can't help myself. I am really interested in the history book. AZ-Alpha Xi got me into the written histories and I'd like to hear more about the book. From what you posted, your copy of the previous edition is gorgeous.

And: Turqoise and silver jewelry is endemic to the Southwest, but I've also grown to love turqoise and gold. Keep us all posted, ADPis! Badge lovers are waiting.

Please, no apologies for crashing! People who play nice are always welcome in our sandbox! ;)

And that's what worries me a bit - I have a ton of turquoise & silver jewelry, but once you've seen turquoise & yellow gold, you can't help but notice how much better the turquoise *pops* in the gold. I can understand, though, that silver became the metal of choice with it being so available there.

How am I going to afford all of this????

Well, since Honey said it was ok... :D
I'm super excited to see the new badges! I love turquoise and it seems like it's hard to come by new badges with turquoise; it seems like they stopped being made while ago, which personally I don't understand! I hope you'll put up pictures as soon as you have some!

From the pictures, I think they will only be available in silver, and it is a very blue turquoise, no greenish undertones! But color will vary a little bit, I'm sure.

PICTURES?!?!?!?!?!?

Would you care to share any?

They had pictures at DLC, but I haven't been able to find one online. They are gorgeous...I can't wait to get one!

ok what? a new badge? Can we order them through ADPi EO? I want one :(

Turquoise is my birthstone. That is two reasons to get it. :)
Or at least it was growing up- I get so confused as to the many different birth stones for each of the months.
We're a little tight on budgeting right now, so I'll just have to ask for it for Christmas. Hopefully we can order one without attending convention (budget issues again.)

When Phi Mu made turquoise badges available last year at their convention in Arizona they were available in gold. I imagine (if it is in gold) that it would look, not the same, but similar. So I would say to look at that one again, someone did post it in the badge thread.

Here's to yellow gold!!!

Another crasher and even I am dying to see a photo! I hope someone is able to post one soon.

I tried taking a picture at DLC - will work on trying to post it, but not sure how clear it'll look. From what they showed at DLC, it's going to be gorgeous! :)

I tried looking at pride online to see if the powerpoint was on it, but no such luck.

*crash* every time this thread has a new post I race to see if anyone's posted a photo. I can only imagine how beautiful this badge will be.

Okay - not sure about the quality of the picture, but here's what I got:

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/...i02/Badges.jpg

The images on the screen definitely look better in person, and I wish they'd posted the pictures somewhere to build even more excitement than we've already seen!

I could be wrong, but it looks like they're white gold. Do you remember?

I believe (and I'm asking any of my sisters who were at their respective DLCs to back me up) that they will be silver. I'm one who prefers a white gold/silver look, so if I were to order one I'd be happy either way :)

Gotta love when you're getting all excited about what's coming up (pictures...OOH!) since you've been hearing about it from other sisters on this board and over the phone, and then you get distracted murmuring excitedly to your fellow advisor sitting next to you :D

That should make them very affordable! LOL at the second part.

Any talk about the price of either?

They said about $160, but I'm not sure if that is for the pointed badge or the fully stoned one. My badge was less than $160 and it is fully encircled(endiamoned?) in pearls, so it it could be either one! I am saving up already!

Mine was about that too, mine is full aquamarine. Looking forward to convention!

Would I be incredibly if I try to buy both?

*crash* you ADPis are giving me heart attacks. I am asking Honey to pm me when a clear photo gets posted, but otherwise I'm backing out of your thread. *tears self away from ADPi thread on new badges*

(PS: Honey, if you can - do it! I mean, buy both badges. I know you can pm me.)

Convention information was just posted on the ADPi website! You can find information about the new Sisters book and the new badges!

https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.as...RAN18E&OID=160

https://www.signup4.net/Upload/ALPH1...turq%20new.JPG

https://www.signup4.net/Upload/ALPH1...turq%20pts.JPG

Sorry so big. But here they are.

GASP

ASUADPi I "heart" you. Majorly.

ETA: did you post to Badge Trends thread?

Crashing again to say WOW.

I especially like the second one with the turquoise points & chased edges.

No, I didn't. I'll have to do that.

WOW! Doesn't even begin to say it! Any word about having yello gold, also? (Give her an inch and she'll take a mile!)

Which version are you gonna get, honey? Full stones or points?