[AZ-AlphaXi]

ohh good questions ....

1) local attractions ... depending if you want to brave the heat ... there's always golf, tennis, and swimming at the resort. There's the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (which is flora and fauna of the desert), Old Tucson Movie Studio, Nogales Mexico is about 90 minutes away, Gaslight Theatre is always fun, there are art museums down town, Tombstone is about 2 hours away. What are you interested in?

2) The only ones required to stay at the resort are the collegiate and alumnae delegates. There's nothing within walking distance of the resort, you'd need a car if you stay any where else.

3)Flights - usually there's information about the "official" airline which should be giving good rates. I've usually found that booking via the internet is just as good or better.

4)Required to attend - collegiate chapters are required to be represented, Alumnae associations may be represented. I don't know if anyone else that is required to attend.

5)pocket money - breakfast is usually on your own and meals on the "free" afternoon and evening are on your own. Also, there will be vendors with all kinds of Alpha Xi stuff and time to shop at the "store"

6)if you like to take photos, then alot ... there are always things to take photos of .. from photo ops with the National Pres. to awards night to just about anything else...