Convention 2012

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Sisters Share Their Ideas: "What's so great about the Convention?"

“I like the programming. We learn from professionals and share ideas with each other, verifying that we are doing what is best for our chapters to keep Chi Omega strong. I also like to see all our Sisters dressed up for the President's Dinner. —"Persephone Jones", Theta/West Virginia U, attended Convention 1978–1982, 2002–2010

“Revelry night! I really liked seeing our Governing Council being silly.” —"Persephone Jones", Lambda Delta/Kent State U, attended Convention 2008 as a collegian

“I love when everyone gathers and sings Shades and other Chi Omega songs. It brings tears to my eyes!” —"Persephone Jones", Rho/Tulane U, attended Conventions in 2004 and 2008 as an alumna

“Singing at the Model Initiation was one of my most rewarding experiences as a Chi Omega. Getting to know Sisters from other chapters and singing with them made Convention a special memory that I will never forget.” —"Persephone Jones", Zeta Delta/U of Nebraska–Omaha, attended Convention 2010 as a collegian

“I will never forget the Owl Trot.” —"Persephone Jones", Beta Lambda/Carthage College, attended Convention 2010 as a collegian

“Interacting and creating bonds with Sisters from across the country is what I love most about Convention.” —"Persephone Jones", Lambda Delta/Kent State U, attended Convention 2010 as a collegian

“I love how the current and former Governing Council members are escorted into the President’s Banquet by the G.H. of their initiating chapter.” —"Persephone Jones", Psi Gamma/Mercer U, since 1982 has attended 14 Conventions

“I attended Convention as a collegian in 1992 in Phoenix. I remember it being so hot, and singing for the Model Initiation! Now I'm living in Wisconsin, but my family is moving to Arizona in a couple months. I'm so excited to attend Convention again, but this time as an alumna! Twenty years after my first Convention, and, again, in Phoenix!” —"Persephone Jones", Theta Delta/Carroll U, attended Convention 1992

“I attended the 2010 Convention in Orlando, Florida, and was part of the choir for the Model Initiation. For as many initiations that I have participated in, it was by far the most moving experience, and knowing that I played a role in it made me feel extremely proud of Chi Omega's ritual. After I attended Convention, I was slated as G.M. for my chapter. Because of that experience I tried my best to have our chapter's initiation as inspirational as that one we all witnessed at Convention!”—"Persephone Jones", Eta Kappa/Missouri University of Science and Technology, attended Convention 2010

“Seeing the room go silent when S.H. Letitia Fulkerson stands up to begin a meeting. The amount of respect for her is incredible.” —"Persephone Jones", Psi Mu/U of Central Florida, attended Convention 2010

“So many wonderful things happen at Convention: reconnecting with friends, connecting with new women of all ages, sharing the Sisterhood until late in the evening.
One thing that is so fun at Convention is seeing all the wonderful ways owls are worked into wardrobes. When I participated in Convention in 2010, I made sure to take lots of pictures of these great pieces, and posted them on Facebook!” —"Persephone Jones", Eta Lambda/American U, attended Convention 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010

“I almost missed my first Convention as an advisor four years ago as it was scheduled on my daughter's first birthday. Rather than miss the Convention in St. Louis, I brought the family. I brought an owl cake with us on the airplane (post 9-11, I never realized the trouble that a cake could raise in security). On the day of her birthday, I had a picture of Isabella and her owl cake taken with S.H. Jean Mrasek. It was Isabella's first taste of Chi Omega and chocolate. We raided Chi O Creations for her birthday presents. It was a great day. We are planning to celebrate Isabella's fifth birthday in Phoenix with Chi Omega, as once again Convention falls on her July 12 birthday. Our hope is to add a second birthday photo to our collection with Chi O's current S.H.” —"Persephone Jones", Gamma/Florida State U, attended Convention 2008

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When is Chi Omega Convention?
July 11 – 15, 2012
o Wednesday, July 11: Major arrival, opening dinner
o Saturday, July 14: Final business meeting, final workshops, final celebration banquet
o Sunday, July 15: Major departure, no official Convention activities planned
o A full Convention schedule with day-by-day activities and prices is posted on the EveryDay site

Where is Chi Omega Convention?
JW Marriott Desert Ridge
5350 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85054
http://www.jwdesertridgeresort.com/
Details about room rates and how to reserve a room can be found here. Hotel reservations can be made now!

Convention Theme: Chi Omega: Inviting Sisters Since 1895

Convention KRA: To have Chi Omega leaders who embrace our vision and are prepared to recruit, invite, and connect.

Who is invited?
Required delegates from each chapter:
o G.H.
o Recruitment Chair
o Personnel Advisor (alumna)
o Recruitment Advisor (alumna)

Encouraged delegates
o House Corporation board member (alumna)
o Alumnae chapter president or officer
o Alumnae-at-large and their families
o Additional chapter officers or alumnae interested in the Leadership Track

A special programming track is being offered to area recruitment information chairs (ARICs) and state recruitment information chairs (SRICs). The programming starts Friday (after lunch) and runs through Saturday (one final session after lunch). This track only includes lunch on Saturday for the cost of $125. Attendees can attend other meals and workshops during Convention and pay per event.

A Leadership Track is being offered by the Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute of Chi Omega for all additional chapter officers who attend OR any alumnae-at-large who wish to participate in workshop curriculum. This is a closed track, only members registered for the Leadership Track can attend the individual sessions.


How do I register for Convention?
March 1, 2012: Convention registration opens online.
Online registration can be completed at EveryDay > Events. If you are having trouble, please call the Executive Headquarters at 901/748-8600.
June 25, 2012: Deadline for all Convention registrations.

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Woo Hoot! Excited to go to Chi O Convention! See you this summer

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Woo hoo... I'll be there!

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A few of this year’s honorees include:

Jean Mrasek (Epsilon Gamma/U of Tulsa), recipient of the President’s Award. Jean served as S.H. from 2004-2008 and currently serves as the Vice Chairman for the National Panhellenic Conference. She will begin her term as NPC Chairman in fall 2013.

Nancy Utley Jacobs (Xi/Northwestern U), recipient of the Malinda Jolley Mortin Women of Achievement Award. Nancy is President of Fox Searchlight Pictures and has overseen some of Fox Searchlight’s most successful films garnering Golden Globe® and Oscar® nominations.

Nancy Dugal Perrier, M.D., F.A.C.S (Phi Gamma/Louisiana State U), recipient of the Malinda Jolley Mortin Women of Achievement Award. Nancy is a renowned surgeon and tenured professor of the Department of Surgical Oncology and Chief-Section of Surgical Endocrinology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.

Malinda Jolley Mortin (Upsilon Delta/U of Miami), recipient of the Roselyn T. Dabbs Chi Omega Philanthropist Award. Malinda has served in leadership roles at various organizations in Atlanta and Kennesaw, Georgia. She is a charter member of the Chi Omega Foundation Advisors.