Convention 2008

[gamma_girl52]

Thanks guys!

My BF and I discussed plans for Boston yesterday. We're both pretty excited as this is his first one (he was initiated in '06) and this is my first time visiting Boston (one of the reasons I'm going is just because it's a new city that I haven't visited yet).

Your Convention sounds very similar to ours so I was expecting not to be able to attend a majority of it, so I'm going to busy myself by exploring Boston, doing some shopping, and just chilling out overall so it'll still be a nice trip for me.

I know that usually our current President attends too. I know that Lynne Mowers will probably be there (she's one of our Past Presidents and advises the chapter at SU). I'm also going to check to see if there are any of my sisters close by in Boston too to hang out with maybe.

Maybe a GC Meet and Greet is in order! It would be awesome to meet all of you that I've chatted (and argued with! Randy! ) over the years on here.

[naraht]

Originally Posted by gamma_girl52

Thanks guys!

My BF and I discussed plans for Boston yesterday. We're both pretty excited as this is his first one (he was initiated in '06) and this is my first time visiting Boston (one of the reasons I'm going is just because it's a new city that I haven't visited yet).

Your Convention sounds very similar to ours so I was expecting not to be able to attend a majority of it, so I'm going to busy myself by exploring Boston, doing some shopping, and just chilling out overall so it'll still be a nice trip for me.

I know that usually our current President attends too. I know that Lynne Mowers will probably be there (she's one of our Past Presidents and advises the chapter at SU). I'm also going to check to see if there are any of my sisters close by in Boston too to hang out with maybe.

Maybe a GC Meet and Greet is in order! It would be awesome to meet all of you that I've chatted (and argued with! Randy! ) over the years on here.

My apologies if my effort to be complete I indicated that what you wouldn't be able to attend the majority, my guess is that the amount that you will be able to attend will be on the high side of 95% and I guarantee it will be over 90%. I'm not sure that I'm going to convention right now, mostly for personal reasons that have nothing to do with APO, Boston or the phase of the moon.

Randy

[emb021]

To add to what others have said.

As noted, there is probably VERY little you CAN'T attend. Because we know there will be non-Brothers (possible pledges, sweathearts, sponses, etc), these are usually clearly stated.

Banquet Attire. Arvid covered it. The theme clothing used last convention was a change. We'll see if they continue this. You can never go wrong with being just 'dressy'.

Workshops. They do have workshops aimed at alumns, and there will be some that will appeal to non-Brothers. APO LEADS course are open to all, there is no restriction to being 'APO only'. For practical reasons there are signups.

There are other things to do at convention. Service projects. Other fellowship events. Stuff aimed at alumns (their non-Brother sponses/girl/boyfriends would be welcome). They are actually trying to program more stuff for alumni this time, so we'll see how that goes.

To be honest, there will probably be a small official contingent of GSS members in attendence, so you won't be alone. Also, I would say feel free to wear your GSS pin and such. Some Brothers may not know what it means, but others will, and will make you feel welcome.