Chapter Reunions - Page 2

DGMarie · #16 05-05-2003, 05:59 PM

You could also go the post card route. A box of 4 per sheet x 200 sheet post cards at office max is $19. They are 5.5" x 4.25" in size. You can also run these through your printer.

Marie

CutiePie2000 · #17 05-05-2003, 06:08 PM

Don't forget the "evite.com" route. It's cheap and fast.

D-Rho · #18 06-04-2003, 03:30 PM

My sorority is also interested in starting a yearly Founder's Day event.

My question is once you get all the sisters to a lucheon or dinner gathering, What activities do you do.

Do you just eat your meal. Do you have someone talk. And about what?? Do you give out awards?

We are really in the beginnning stages. Thanks for the Help.

Milissa
Delta Rho Delta
"Girlfriend" Fall 97

Tom Earp · #19 06-04-2003, 09:47 PM

D-Rho,

We usually meet at the house Fri. night for Just Bonding. Next day meet at the House and then proceed to Initiation. From there we go to local Pub and just hang a little catching up on what is happening with each other and reminisce.

Then go like hell to get cleaned up and go to Banquet. Catered at a local place with dance floor. Found a band to exppensive so had a tape with one of the Brothers DJay or just play long tunes in a row!!

Oh for the ones in the know "Magic Carpet Ride is Played"!!!!!

But before that had one of the Brothers emcee and had everyone stand up give their Zeta # and where they were from.

A key note speaker who gives anything wishes to talk about, but hopefully not to long!

Introduce the Alum of the Year. One time I was given the Alum of the Decade and given a nice Trophy, but not thank goodness a Cup!! One of the Proudest moments of My life. Was Speechless. Yes for those that know me!!!!

Once did a slide show of OLD PHOTOS. Was Great.

Hoped this helped. Not knowing how old your Chapter is!!

sigmagrrl · #20 06-07-2003, 03:53 PM

My chapter is starting to annoy me a tiny little bit....NO ONE WANTS TO DO ANYTHING, but they want the event! Or they are cynical about it even happening...

I really want this too, but C'MON!

Anyway, I just emailed a sister who is as gung ho as me and we'll get this going...I SWEAR WE WILL!!!

Tom Earp · #21 06-07-2003, 07:06 PM

sigmagirl.

Dont know if you have a House or not? If you do, I am sure you would have a House Corporation. If so, we have our meetings 2 times a year:

Homecoming and Founders Day,

Reason being, most of the Alums will be back for those events.

Had one Brother who would fly in from Denver twice a year for it.

But it always seems that Founders Day is a big one for us!!! 2 years ago, I wourk my rear off to get Alums back, and had 80+. Largest ever had.

What many do not realize, is that when they get back and see some of the oldies, they find they really missed them and enjoy seeing them!!

They then plan a year in advance to be there next year. You need a planning calendar so Alums know when Major events are. An e-m address book to keep in touch and a 2 time yearly mailing for what is happening with Chapter and Alums.

I have found that Alums dont give a damn if they feel left out!!!!!

It will take 1,2, or 3 who are really dedicated for the long hall to make this work!!!

Goodest of Luck!!!!!!

Kevin · #22 06-07-2003, 08:38 PM

You can count on it every year, our formal is the weekend closest to March 9th, the day our chapter recieved its charter.

Therefore, every formal is also our founders day celebration.

It's tough to have a national founders' day celebration for Sigma Nu since we were founded on January 1st.

D-Rho · #23 06-09-2003, 10:33 AM

Tom, Thanks for the Info. My sorority was founded in 1932. And it makes me kindof sad that no one before me (that I know of) has tried to celebrate our founders.

You said you meet at the House the second day and then proceed to Initiation. Who is this for. New members from the 2 semesters prior?. We have an initiation of new members 2 weeks after pledgeweek is over. Are you talking about the same thing?

Thanks Again,
Milissa
Delta Rho Delta

Little E · #24 06-23-2003, 01:42 PM

Ok i have a question

We have out 5 year coming up, and the alumnae for the most part haven't seen eachother in about 5 years. they are spread out. the ones we've talked to talk like they are ready to come and relive their party days at school. any suggestions of how we make sure they are having fun, w/staying inside nat'l guidelines. we are small 30 actives and so having a bar would be hard. any suggestions so we dont have some dumb feud w/the alumae? or is a lisenced bar the only way to go??

33girl · #25 06-23-2003, 09:46 PM

Have it at the Ramada or someplace and have the actual room you are having the reunion in be dry, but with a bar nearby. If there aren't that many of you, that should be fine.

PsychTau · #26 06-23-2003, 11:29 PM

Little E,
Don't overprogram. Leave some time for everyone to hang out and do whatever they want. Have chapter sisters be available at the house if people want to hang out there...don't forget your National Staff escorts (you can't drink with them though!). I would suggest that the chapter sisters be on their best behavior....the alums can go crazy and do their own thing if they want.

As far as National Policies...I would have to look that up. Check the Policies and Positions Handbook or contact the Milestone Anniversary Chair (I think that's what the position is...look on the National Directory.)

Let me know if you need help!
PsychTau

Little E · #27 07-03-2003, 12:04 PM

We are (finally) getting our ducks in a row. We are sending out survey's and such in the next two weeks!!! They should be back in by the time school starts!
Has anyone hired a professional photographer for their reunions? Are there ways to get good photos and a variety w/out spending THAT much $$?
I'm so excited this is all going great so far!
Thanks!
Lil E

sailboatgirl · #28 07-10-2003, 05:58 PM

As far as a photographer, who do you normally use for functions or date parties for party pics?

As an alternative, what about contact a student in your college's art dept. who is majoring in photography? Most should have a portfolio to look at before choosing one...

Tom Earp · #29 07-11-2003, 12:21 AM

No, we hold a New Assoc. back, kind of teh Honor Assoc. for Initiation.

Pics, heck how many have digital camera who can take Pics. Get some body to Do Dj with CDs, better and cheaper than a band!

If a small Chapter, Gourmet via the local Deli Shop or Pizza Place!

If enuff Alums, make up things to bring and ask the Active Chapter to do something!!!

roqueemae · #30 07-03-2005, 11:21 AM

I am bumping this because of my collegiate chapter's 50th anniversary. I need new ideas--especially any for a gift to campus or the lodge. The alumnae got a survey last week and I want to answer with some new ideas!