If You Ran the ADPi Gift Mart...

[honeychile]

They have cookie cutters now?!?!?!? How wonderful!! Are there diamond shaped ones, or just lions & letters? That was actually one of the things I was going to suggest!!

I was once at a wedding shower where a small Christmas tree was the centerpiece, and tons of cookie cutters were tied (with pretty ribbon) onto the tree as decorations! A whisk was at the top.

[HBADPi]

Honey, they have diamond and lion shaped ones. They gave each person who attend the Recruitment express a diamond shaped cookie cutter at the end of the wkend!

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by HBADPi

Honey, they have diamond and lion shaped ones. They gave each person who attend the Recruitment express a diamond shaped cookie cutter at the end of the wkend!

Thank you sooo much! I was about to order something, but I'll put it off until I see it online!

[VAgirl18]

This thread intrigued me enough, so I decided to go look at other sorority shop sites and KD has got the cutest bedding sets! They also have some legacy items that I wouldn't have thought of -- a baby book, etc. And I think that Phi Mu just has a spectacular website for shopping.

[Christy408]

If there are things you'd like to see, email the GiftMart manager/assistant manager. They'd love to get suggestions. They polled the collegians and advisors at some of the District Leadership Conferences this past winter and are always looking for new ideas.

I believe that if a chapter whats custom shirts that they have the resources to get that done through GiftMart. I don't think it's used very often since they're not an in-house print shop.

[honeychile]

I tried looking at other GLOs' sites, but for the most part, they were down or unavailable to nonmembers. I'd really like to see some of the other things offered - can you imagine an Anne Klein type bedroom set?

One thing I've said before, and will say again is a chambray "sweatshirt" with the crest on it. I cannot thing of any ADPi wear for which I've gotten more compliments! I also have a black t-shirt that I bought in bulk on ebay (and gave a few to friends). It's a more "feminine" cut of a shirt, with the name in a stylized, all lowercase font in a silver - very clean and sharp.

[FirstAndFinest]

I would definitely buy an "Advisor" item! I also think the volunteers should receive a discount, and that discounts should be offered for $X min purchase.

The idea of GM doing custom-orders is fantastic! Given the price comparison, though, I think it might still be cost prohibitive. (Besides, when purchased by local vendors, you can get around shipping charges...)

I got GREAT cookie cutters from this site that had EVERY shape I could have wanted!! www.TheCookieCutterShop.com

[sdsuchelle]

I would like to see a (much) cheaper ring to put my pin on!

[polarpi]

Bumping since I thought of one a while ago, and started searching...

I'd love to have an ADPi "lanyard" (if that's even the name for them - it's just what I call them ) for my ID badge for work (or even my keys)...I'm afraid to just put a key ring in my pocket for my office keys, so typically I'm wearing them around my neck. It'd also be a way (since I work in a school setting ) to get the ADPi name out to potential new members at any age (I was at a high school this past semester, and am going to an elementary/middle school setting this fall)

I know the possibility is out there, since they have ADPi Foundation ones that we've used at Convention (and maybe VLS?)...

[SWTXBelle]

I saw a beautiful coffee-table type ADPi history when I toured headquarters, but forgot to inquire about buying a copy. It's not listed on Giftmart - does anyone know 1.) the name and 2.)if ADPi still sells it?

[Queenmum]

I would like to see pins designed for House Mom's, similar to the pretty violet shaped Mother's pin.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by Queenmum

I would like to see pins designed for House Mom's, similar to the pretty violet shaped Mother's pin.

That would be lovely!! I think there's a House Mother dangle, but I'm not sure. *scooting over to BPA*

ETA: It's not on our site - rats! - I must have confused House Manager with House Mother. I honestly think that there is some sort of insignia for it, though, or at least that there used to be. The pictures I saw of our House Mother (who retired prior to my going to college) all showed her wearing a special diamond pin.

[Zillini]

These aren't really Gift Mart suggestions other than they could offer them:

- I love our pin, but hate the actual pinning mechanism. It's so small and nearly impossible to get straight until the 3rd or 4th attempt, especially the guard. How about a tie tack style pin? You know, a straight post with a pinch sort of attachment piece.

- I loved the special 150th dangle. How about designing a new one for every Convention and maybe even VLS? It would be so cool to create a charm bracelet showing all the events attended over the years.

- I'd love dangles for years of voluntary alum service. Maybe for 1 year, 5 years, 10, 20, etc.

[honeychile]

-I'd like to see a heavier chain on the guard. For me to have all of my dangles put on my guard, the jeweler insists I get a stronger chain.

-Did you have to go to the 150th Convention to get that dangle?

-More yellow gold! Even if it's just an option.

[polarpi]

Honey,

Not that I know of - I have it and didn't attend the 150th Convention.