Appropriate gift for a new initiate?

IotaNet · #1 04-27-2001, 02:05 PM

To the lovely ladies of AKA ...

I need your advice on something. I have a very dear cousin (in her early 50's) who will very soon be initiated into a Grad Chapter of AKA in Texas. I will be attending her luncheon and would like to present her with a (very nice!) gift.

Does anyone have suggestions as to what kind of "cost-no-object" gift might be appropriate? (I want to buy her something that will make everyone say "Ooooooo!")

Thanks in advance!

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IotaNet
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Eta Chapter, Spring, 1980

Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity
Zeta Nu Chapter, Spring, 1979

Discogoddess · #2 04-27-2001, 03:37 PM

JEWELRY is always good, especially as we get older! I saw some stunning pieces at the Central Regional Conference last week, including several bracelets, necklaces and rings. I will have to get back to you with the names of the vendors and/or their web sites/phone numbers.

BTW, why you gotta put your cousin's biz out there like that, IotaNet??? You just let errbody know that yall got some loose lips in your fam!!!!

AKAtude · #3 04-27-2001, 03:51 PM

I agree that jewelry is always appropriate. Also, maybe you could find an AKA print and have it professionally framed to hang in her home.

AKA2D '91 · #4 04-27-2001, 03:53 PM

All of those are good choices...

I like to purchase PERSONALIZED gifts. You know whatever it is, have their name, chapter, initiating date on the gift...

[This message has been edited by AKA2D '91 (edited April 27, 2001).]

IotaNet · #5 06-24-2001, 02:30 PM

You know, I never finished this thread properly ...

I want to thank all of the ladies of AKA for your advice and suggestions (on the forum and via e-mail) on the gift for my cousin.

I wanted to tell you that I ended up buying her an AKA Garment Bag and an AKA "Rose Pin" (with the matching earrings!) and yes, all who saw the gifts were appropriately Ooooh-ing and Ahhhh-ing.

Check her out!

Thank all of you again for your assistance!

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IotaNet
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Eta Chapter, Spring, 1980

Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity
Zeta Nu Chapter, Spring, 1979

SweetestDiva · #6 06-24-2001, 04:23 PM

Aww... too cute!

AlphaChiGirl · #7 06-25-2001, 02:13 AM

I was in a similar situation recently. I know that when I was initiated, the one thing I wanted was a shirt, with letters on it. So, that's what I got my sister.

Except the t-shirt was salmon pink, and the letters were in rhinestone.

Speaking of rhinestone AKA shirts, has anyone seen that hot mess they're selling on eBay? A TUBE TOP.

I would be ashamed to wear/sell/buy that.

Lyte_Skinned_1 · #8 11-07-2003, 10:24 AM

Hi everyone!!

I'm trying to figure out what greek para to give someone that already has quite a bit. Anything that stands out and just says, we appreciate you.

Also, it's for an AKA.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

the price range for that will be between

$100 and $200, more than likely at the upper end

and for a single, I'll say the limit is set at $50, but starting at $30

lovelyivy84 · #9 11-07-2003, 10:27 AM

I love the throws. I have seen a number of them on ebay but prices always vary.

Of course if this is a hardcore para collector she may already have it. There is a website with a wonderful selection of Greek Jewelry but I will have to look around to find that.

LawyerGal · #10 11-07-2003, 12:56 PM

www.ebonygraphics.com Has really nice art work that you can have framed.

http://www.greekgalleries.com/AKA.htm

Senusret I · #11 11-07-2003, 02:19 PM

You know, I really like those gel candles that I have seen.....I think someone on GC sells them for sure.

AKA2D '91 · #12 11-07-2003, 02:25 PM

ttt
plus other gift threads can be found by using the word GIFT when you do your search.

abaici · #13 11-07-2003, 03:24 PM

PEARLS---necklace and/or earrings. Always nice!

Steeltrap · #14 11-07-2003, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by abaici
PEARLS---necklace and/or earrings. Always nice!

Or the Lilly scarf. I'm going to buy mine today. There are some at Bloomie's in Newport Beach.

rho4life · #15 11-07-2003, 04:24 PM

I know she's already been throughly "gifted" - cute pic, but for anyone else who's trying to figure this out........

There are some lovely jewlery boxes [to hold her pin, or for everyday]. These can be found at Greek shops, or online.

Also, I've seen some really nice AKA note cards.

Picture frames w/ letters are great, b/c soon she'll have tons of pics w/ her new Sorors.