Convention 2001 - Page 2

#16 07-11-2001, 11:40 PM

Oh most definitely. Payment for this Convention was due three months before and most of the information was given out at least 6 months before. Being that this will be the our Centennial, I'm sure that we'll all have ample time for information since they want many of us to attend the celebration.

greeklawgirl · #17 07-12-2001, 12:35 AM

So funny you should mention the 'dollar a day" idea, OTW. While I was reading this thread yesterday afternoon, I decided to do just that!
I now have $2 saved.
I guess great minds think alike!

Bellejkp · #18 07-12-2001, 01:17 AM

I will keep my ears open and pass along any information I hear about the cost!

Hey, I forgot another tidbit of good news that we found out at Convention! Miss Iowa was crowned while we were there (so I assume from the announcement that was made) and is an Alpha Gam! I thought that was pretty cool.

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Jenny

AGDLynn · #19 07-12-2001, 07:57 PM

Greetings again from Georgia!! Glad y'all had a blast! I loved the hula dance except for the fact that y'all barely turned our way!! Wish I had my video camera!

BTW, I had heard that Indianapolis wasn't chosen possibily because the HQ needs remodeling. That was my first thought of where 2004 would be. Plus Chicago has STRONG alumnae chapters/clubs.

I know that y'all are tired. I stayed until Sunday and only had to drive 45 minutes. I'm still recovering!

Atlanta won Best Alumnae and Junior Circles! That is very special considering we almost went inactive about 4 years ago.

Come on back to Georgia when you can stay longer!

#20 07-12-2001, 09:54 PM

Welcome to GC, AGDLynn!

I feel really bad about how the dance was structured. We were supposed to do it for the Foundation dinner so everyone could get a good view, but because of time constraints everything got nixed...until DeeDee thought that it would be a great idea if we did it at the Living Circle. 5 minutes notice is enough to make me freak out!

I was lucky enough to have a wonderful sister (I'm kicking myself because I can't remember her name) tape it on my video camera. I had my Hi-8 with me during the whole Convention...and I was fortunate to get at least an hour's footage on there. Kinda shaky, but it'll still give me memories!

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A single seed...becomes a Rose of incredible beauty.

A single grain of sand...becomes a Pearl of great worth.

A single great idea...becomes a Century of success.

Go Alpha Gam!

SIUAGD · #21 07-13-2001, 01:26 AM

Hi girls! Sorry its taken so long...
Convention was great! I did get to meet Sandy, and I already knew Jenny, but I never met Kate, unfortunately. I served as a page so I was busy during certain times. It was an awesome experience and we got to meet a lot of cool people. I thought that International Council would be all formal and proper- nope, some of 'em are even kinda goofy at times!
The first day was geared more towards alumnae and the second was more towards collegians. Meeting the alumnae AGD's was awesome- it's such an amazing thing to know that they may be 80 and I'm 20- but we hold some of the same things dear to our hearts.
I'm very proud to say that Beta Eta did very well. Our awards made all of our hard work and stress worth it!
Oh and the hula dance was AWESOME!! Sandy- did ya hear me and Jenny yell for you?!? You guys were great! Will you tell Kapua I said HI!
I spent a lot of money at Burr, Patterson, and Auld- dangles, and I bought my mom the mother's pin for her b-day. I only spent $10 at the rose garden and that was on a convention t-shirt. I have too many AGD shirts anyway. I could probably wear one everyday for 2 weeks before I'd have to do laundry!
The food was really good- it's usually hard to prepare and serve that much, but the staff at the hotel were amazing.
And as an Illinois girl- I'm very excited that 2004 is in Chicago. I wish it was in Syracuse, but I heard that they don't have the capacity, and there isn't an airport IN the city. And I don't think Indianapolis is big enough either. So yea, Chi-town here we come! Only four hours travel time for me!!
The Initiation was great. I catch more each one I go through. And it always makes me cry.. The Initiation team did an absolutely wonderful job!
As for cost, I'm starting to save. I paid my own way(and drained my savings, not that it was that big) but it was well worth it.
And, anyone who gets a LC this year- be ready- they're a kooky bunch! They'll be fun!
Sandy was so detailed in her post, I don't know what's left!! I'm sure I'll think of more later!!
Megan

"I'm an Alpha Gam and I'm proud that I am..."

Katey Alpha Gam · #22 07-18-2001, 07:47 PM

SIUAGD- You talked about the mothers pin, what does it look like??? I've never seen it before!! I would love to get one for my mom!

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Katey, ZA chapter of AGD
"Could I have been anyone other than me?"-Dave Matthews

#23 07-18-2001, 09:39 PM

The mothers' pin consists of what I believe is a 4 leaf clover (correct me if I'm wrong) with the Alpha and Gamma letters on a Delta. On each corner of the Delta there is a small seed pearl.

I bought my mom that pin when I was initiated, and though she wears it often I had to consult the catalog to remind myself on how it looks like!

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A single seed...becomes a Rose of incredible beauty.

A single grain of sand...becomes a Pearl of great worth.

A single great idea...becomes a Century of success.

Go Alpha Gam!

JennyAlphaGam · #24 07-20-2001, 07:32 PM

Speaking of the mother's pin (which is really pretty! - I didn't realize that we initiate mothers when we install new chapters! I thought that was such a cool idea. I think they're tossing around the idea of having this done at already established chapters for mothers of members, but who knows when that program would be developed. I know one of the men's groups do this with their dads and it helps out with alumni support like crazy! I think it would be great for AGD to try. Just a little FYI.

#25 07-21-2001, 01:35 AM

I think that would be a wonderful idea.

At my chapter we have a Presents ceremony in the Fall to introduce the new members to our alumnae and families. In addition to this, we present the spring initiates because we don't hold a Presents ceremony in the spring. I was fortunate to have my mom attend and find out what Alpha Gam means to all of us.

My mom's originally from the Philippines, so she really didn't know what sororities were about until she got to America, but even then her images were filled with Animal House and the Tri-Lambs and every single 48 hours Anti-Greek segment imaginable. That's why she was so worried about my health and safety when I decided to join Alpha Gam.

When I got home from Convention, she and I sat down and I played my Convention video for her and she could not stop smiling. She was amazed as to how many sisters I met and she thought our songs and achievement luncheons and dinners were simply beautiful. I told her about the women initiated into our Fraternity, how 3 of them are mothers of AGDs..and I couldn't help it, I actually teared when I told her how special it was.

It'd be a dream come true if my mom wanted to join our Fraternity! It would be so great if one day IHQ could incorporate mothers' chapters...I'll be crossing my fingers!

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A single seed...becomes a Rose of incredible beauty.

A single grain of sand...becomes a Pearl of great worth.

A single great idea...becomes a Century of success.

Go Alpha Gam!

ees125 · #26 07-23-2001, 08:20 AM

I know at our chapter, we initiated one mother of a current alum (the alum was our chapter advisor at the time, and her Mom was our "House" advisor). We also initiated an alum's daughter. These women were very interested in becoming part of Alpha Gam and contribute very much!