Convention 2012

[BetteDavisEyes]

It's that time of year again! Who is attending?

This year's Convention will be held July 11-15, 2012 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, located in The Woodlands, Texas. The theme for the Confirmed Conventionite banquet is Denin, Diamonds and Divas. I know that _Lisa_, violetpretty and myself will all be Confirmed Conventionites this year if we all attend.

I certainly hope to attend. The only difficulty lies in leaving behind my little girl unless the hubby can take the time off of work and fly out with me so the three of us can spend a few days there either before or after Convention and he'll watch her while I go to events. *fingers crossed*

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by BetteDavisEyes

The theme for the Confirmed Conventionite banquet is Denin, Diamonds and Divas. I know that _Lisa_, violetpretty and myself will all be Confirmed Conventionites this year if we all attend.

Sounds fun! How many Conventions must one attend to be "Confirmed?"

[OneHeartOneWay]

I'll be there!

You are a confirmed conventionite after you have attended 3 conventions (held every other year). You take a silly/fun/cute pledge given by the Grand Dean- the sister who has attended the most conventions. Confirmed Conventionites parade into the room according to the number of conventions they've attended. Everyone is dressed to the theme- it's definitely the party night of convention! This will be my fourth (had to miss the last one because I was due with my kiddo any day!).

[violetpretty]

I'm going! Already plotting CC costume ideas. It has to be good because this will be my #3!

[sigmagirl2000]

I'm going as well! My Alumnae Chapter will be officially chartered at convention this summer and my co-president and I will both be attending! (Though it's more of a mash-up blending of previous alumnae chapters in the area) Welcome New England Sigma Kappa Alumnae Chapter!

(Shameless self promotion: we already have a great core of excited and enthusiastic alum planning events in all 6 states. If you'd like to get involved, send me a pm. We'd love to reach out to more members in the northeast!)

[OneHeartOneWay]

Just registered and ordered my plane ticket! Sigmagirl2000, how exciting for your alumnae chapter- congrats!

[SigKapQueen]

Save me a seat violet pretty as this convention in tx will be my 3rd one too! Word to the wise fly into IAH

[BetteDavisEyes]

Sadness. Convention is days away and I'll miss it. I won't be a confirmed conventionite this year. I guess I'll have to wait until 2014. As soon as those of you going know where it's going to be held at, you must post it ASAP!!!

[SoCalGirl]

Welcome the 2012 Honor Initiate's to the Mystic Bond!

http://www.sigmakappa.org/convention...nor-initiates/


I love how the bios completely gloss over the fact that one is Karl Malone's wife.

[SoCalGirl]

Award Winners Announced!
http://www.sigmakappa.org/convention...ard-winners-2/

Not to be a hater, but I feel like there should be an "other than MIT" academic achievement award.

[SoCalGirl]

Originally Posted by BetteDavisEyes

Sadness. Convention is days away and I'll miss it. I won't be a confirmed conventionite this year. I guess I'll have to wait until 2014. As soon as those of you going know where it's going to be held at, you must post it ASAP!!!

According to twitter, it's VEGAS BABY!!!!!!!!

Is it too early to book my room? I'll finally be a confirmed conventionite!!!

B, should we dress as showgirls or Elvis?

[OneHeartOneWay]

Vegas 2014 it is! June 18-22; smartly- for those of us who have to deal with the Risk Management pieces! -not on the strip, but about 15-20 minutes off!

Congratulations to all the Award winners- it's a pretty extensive list, be sure to check out the link above- but special CONGRATS to Kappa Beta, Grand Valley State University, for winning the Founders Award for Chapter of the Year.

Also exciting news learned while at the Achievement Banquet- Sister Jessica Casebolt of Alpha Chi chapter was crowned Miss Kentucky, joining Sister Lauren Vizza of Beta Epsilon chapter (Miss Louisiana) in the Miss America contest!

[OneHeartOneWay]

Oh, and I forgot to mention that the Foundation raised $224,254.22 at Convention!!!! This is almost $110,000 more than last year, which was the record!!!!

The Gamma Iota (Texas Tech) Corporation Board announced a $50,000 challenge to go toward the Leadership Consultant program. It was a matching grant aimed to then raise a total of $100,000. It was finalized on Saturday morning of Convention, announced, and within 9 hours the entire match had been raised!!!!

[wareagle93]

Bump

[BetteDavisEyes]

Originally Posted by SoCalGirl

B, should we dress as showgirls or Elvis?

I'm going for tasteful showgirl. Does that even exist? LOL! I'm thinking TONS of sequins and feathers. Or we can dress up as drag queens. I call Liza Minelli! ;-)