It's Convention Season!

[misscherrypie]

The next Beta Sigma Phi International Convention is in 2016, which I fully intend to make it to. The state that I'm in rotates hosting a "Quadra State" convention with three other states (Idaho, Utah and Wyoming are the others, if I recall.) that any sister in the organization is welcome to attend, and other states also have annual conventions as well.

ETA: :-( It is too late to register for this year's Quadra State Convention....but if there is one next year...I will go.

[BetteDavisEyes]

Sigma Kappa

1) When and where?
* Las Vegas June 18-22

2) Will you be attending and how many have you attended?
* Alas, no. I'm pregnant with my 2nd (and last) child. My due date is July 11 and I can no longer travel even though I'm not too far being here in CA. I have attended 2 in the past. I went to the one we held in Palm Springs and he one in Orlando. I can FINALLY be a Confirmed Conventionite once I attend 3. Fingers crossed for next time!

3) Are you attending in any official capacity?
* Nope but in the past, I attended as a. Icing delegate for my alumnae chapter.

4) What's your favorite part (only what is ok to share of course?)
* Meeting up with friends I only get to see once a year and of course, meeting new sisters and making new friends.

5) Have you ever attend another group's convention? Or have an interesting story to share?
* I haven't but I have met up with some GCers at our Convention in Orlando and had dinner. It was great meeting up with Panhellenic friends and putting faces to names.

[KSUViolet06]

This thread makes me sad that we're triennial with our Conventions. Is it 2016 yet?

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This thread makes me sad that we're triennial with our Conventions. Is it 2016 yet?

I don't know how you wait 3 years!

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I don't know how you wait 3 years!

It's no easy task! We're in Chicago next time, so I'm extra excited as I have never spent enough time there to really explore.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I don't know how you wait 3 years!

Trust me, it's not easy. We're in Chicago in 2016 and I'm SUPER excited!

[unarose]

Originally Posted by DoctorD

Alpha Gamma Delta's convention when it was in Atlanta was at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Ah, cool!

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

We'll be in Atlanta in 2016, at the Hyatt Regency downtown.

The Hyatt is a wonderful location for a convention. I'm sure you and the rest of the Gamma Phi Beta sisterhood will have a wonderful time! It has the added bonus of being directly connected with the Peachtree Center via a skywalk, so if you guys are responsible for some of your meals, there's no shortage of quick and easy options. (And there's a CVS if the need arises for toiletries other than shampoo/soap ) It's also a short walk to the Atlanta Hard a Rock Cafe.

[gatordeltapgh]

I haven't seen it here but Alpha Chi Omega awarded Julie Johnson and Laura Malley Schmidt with the Vision Award at our 2014 National Convention. The Vision Award recognizes an individual, not a member of Alpha Chi Omega, for his or her significant contribution to the Greek movement. Criteria: Consideration may be given to individuals whose efforts to advance and strengthen the role of Greek life are exemplary and who is a friend of Alpha Chi Omega. Consideration may be given to individuals who have name recognition interfraternally as providing a positive influence and contribution to the Greek movement.

2014 Vision Award Recipients: Julie Johnson and Laura Malley Schmidt
Julie Johnson and Laura Malley Schmidt have worked tirelessly over the past several years to both protect and project the image of Greek organizations, foster healthy Panhellenic relationships and support on various campuses.
As members of Kappa Delta and Alpha Phi, respectively, Julie and Laura know firsthand that Greek organizations are more than a place to find friends, learn, grow and network. They understand the importance of being “Panhellenic,” fostering great relationships across campuses and serving as support systems for our chapters and national organizations. Julie and Laura also make themselves available to speak with Alpha Chi Omega’s staff and volunteer leadership and are always willing to go the extra mile for the good of NPC.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

This thread makes me sad that we're triennial with our Conventions. Is it 2016 yet?

Same here, though at least for us it's 2015, not 2016.