Convention 2008

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by GammaPhiBabe

Congratulations! My mom was initiated at the Chicago convention in 2004. It was amazing.

I'm planning on being there for at least part of this convention. It will be my 4th.

GeekyPenguin: I hope you can make it... it's been years since I've seen you! I'd love to catch up sometime.

Oh, if you're going for part I'll have to at least try and make it for the weekend - it has been years! Maybe we can convince kk_bama to make it up too!

[gphiangel624]

I'm going as my alumnae chapter delegate!!! I'm super excited! I went to Convention in DC in 2002 and haven't been able to go since, so this is an awesome opportunity!

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

It will be my 5th convention so I will finally get to walk in the confirmed conventioneers parade.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

If anyone is looking for a roommate send me a pm and I'll put you in touch with a woman in Oregon who's going as the Portland AC delegate.

[5Knowledge1913]

I love convention time!

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will convene in Orlando in July! I am too excited because this is my first Delta convention!

[SWTXBelle]

I'm bummed . . . no job means I've got the time to go to Convention, but not the money.

[icelandelf]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I'm bummed . . . no job means I've got the time to go to Convention, but not the money.

That's me at this point. I've got the excitement to go, but we tentatively have found a house. Now I won't have any money. I think I may have someone who can go as our chapter's delegate so that at least makes me a little happy.

[navane]

Ok! I am all registered for convention!

One of my sisters will be attending as a Chapter Adviser and I as the Alumnae Chapter President/Delegate. As is such, we both qualify for a "rebate". I just mentioned this to her; but thought to mention it here for everyone's benefit.

If you are one of the delegates who qualify for a rebate, just a quick FYI. If you haven't already submitted your convention registration form, make sure to check the box requesting the $100 rebate for Chapter Advisers or $200 for Collegiate Chapter Delegate or Alumnae Chapter Delegate.

On the form, there is a section titled "I AM ATTENDING CONVENTION 2008 AS: (CHECK ONE)" and a paragraph follows regarding what the fees include. There's a little box after that statement where you're supposed to check if "you want to receive an application for a rebate". It's not completely obvious and I almost missed it.

I just happened to read a reference to the rebate in the hard copy Call to Convention packet and it said to indicate a desire for a rebate on the form. I didn't recall seeing a rebate line on the form and I had to go back and look carefully for it. I almost sent the form without checking the box! If you've already submitted yours, you may want to go back and review the confirmation e-mail to be sure, lest there be some delay in getting your $100 or $200 back.

I hope this helps!

.....Kelly

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

It will be my 5th convention so I will finally get to walk in the confirmed conventioneers parade.

This will be my 5th time too! I am super excited!

I am driving - and our alum chapter's alternate delegate is coming with also possibly the Emory Chapter Advisor and possibly also the Atlanta Alum Chapter President.

I am rooming with our alt delegate (Beta Epsilon and a retired military officer like me - but she's Army!) and my Beta Alpha sister (pledge class after mine) who I 've roomed with for the last two conventions.

Kelly - I hope we can get rooms near each other; remember Chicago convention when you got initiated, little sis? It was really neat wasn't it?I look forward to seeing you!

Y'all, I think we should set up a GC Gamma Phi get-together - perhaps at Hathaway's like Nutbrnhair suggested earlier??

[pbear19]

I would really love to meet some of you at convention, but I am only going to be there from Friday afternoon through Sunday. Even if you get together sometime earlier in the week, I'd still love to catch up with everyone if possible.

[navane]

Originally Posted by GPhiBLtColonel

Kelly - I hope we can get rooms near each other; remember Chicago convention when you got initiated, little sis? It was really neat wasn't it?I look forward to seeing you!

Cele, I'll be rooming with Sally!

Y'all, I think we should set up a GC Gamma Phi get-together - perhaps at Hathaway's like Nutbrnhair suggested earlier??

Yes! I'm there!

Originally Posted by pbear19

I would really love to meet some of you at convention, but I am only going to be there from Friday afternoon through Sunday. Even if you get together sometime earlier in the week, I'd still love to catch up with everyone if possible.

Absolutely! We'll have to work out when to look for you - let me know when you have details, k?

.....Kelly

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by pbear19

I would really love to meet some of you at convention, but I am only going to be there from Friday afternoon through Sunday. Even if you get together sometime earlier in the week, I'd still love to catch up with everyone if possible.

I'm only going part time so I will be quite free to get together whenever.....

[gpb1874]

I created a facebook group for convention attendees. If you are on facebook, search groups for Gamma Phi Beta Convention 2008.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by gpb1874

I created a facebook group for convention attendees. If you are on facebook, search groups for Gamma Phi Beta Convention 2008.

We have one for our region too.

[navane]

Sisters,

As Convention draws nearer, I thought perhaps we should throw around some ideas of where/when to meet. How about before or after the Confirmed Conventioneers Dinner on Friday....or maybe for Saturday morning breakfast?

I know for sure we'll be seeing pbear19 on Saturday afternoon. If nothing else, we can meet before or after the Pink Carnation Banquet.

Ideas?

.....Kelly