It's Convention Season!

[DoctorD]

Originally Posted by agzg

It does fit with my 6 year plan of "all the badges, all the things."

I love this

Yes!! Be there!!

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by agzg

It does fit with my 6 year plan of "all the badges, all the things."

Besides, you have a pretty new badge now! You need opportunities to wear it to get your money's worth

[TheGreenHeart]

Theta Phi Alpha's convention was absolutely wonderful--New Orleans was such a fun location! Our next convention will be in St. Louis, MO, in July of 2016.

[unarose]

I, too, am jealous of everyone who had conventions this year. Where did Alpha Gamma Delta have y'all's convention when it was last in Atlanta?

I'm hopeful that I'll get to go to ours next year in St. Louis. The last was so much fun, and there are some other things I'd like to participate in that I didn't in Atlanta.

[DoctorD]

Originally Posted by unarose

I, too, am jealous of everyone who had conventions this year. Where did Alpha Gamma Delta have y'all's convention when it was last in Atlanta?

Alpha Gamma Delta's convention when it was in Atlanta was at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

[Sciencewoman]

We'll be in Atlanta in 2016, at the Hyatt Regency downtown.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I don't know how you wait 3 years!

Trust me, it's not easy. We're in Chicago in 2016 and I'm SUPER excited!

[unarose]

Originally Posted by DoctorD

Alpha Gamma Delta's convention when it was in Atlanta was at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Ah, cool!

Originally Posted by Sciencewoman

We'll be in Atlanta in 2016, at the Hyatt Regency downtown.

The Hyatt is a wonderful location for a convention. I'm sure you and the rest of the Gamma Phi Beta sisterhood will have a wonderful time! It has the added bonus of being directly connected with the Peachtree Center via a skywalk, so if you guys are responsible for some of your meals, there's no shortage of quick and easy options. (And there's a CVS if the need arises for toiletries other than shampoo/soap ) It's also a short walk to the Atlanta Hard a Rock Cafe.

[gatordeltapgh]

I haven't seen it here but Alpha Chi Omega awarded Julie Johnson and Laura Malley Schmidt with the Vision Award at our 2014 National Convention. The Vision Award recognizes an individual, not a member of Alpha Chi Omega, for his or her significant contribution to the Greek movement. Criteria: Consideration may be given to individuals whose efforts to advance and strengthen the role of Greek life are exemplary and who is a friend of Alpha Chi Omega. Consideration may be given to individuals who have name recognition interfraternally as providing a positive influence and contribution to the Greek movement.

2014 Vision Award Recipients: Julie Johnson and Laura Malley Schmidt
Julie Johnson and Laura Malley Schmidt have worked tirelessly over the past several years to both protect and project the image of Greek organizations, foster healthy Panhellenic relationships and support on various campuses.
As members of Kappa Delta and Alpha Phi, respectively, Julie and Laura know firsthand that Greek organizations are more than a place to find friends, learn, grow and network. They understand the importance of being “Panhellenic,” fostering great relationships across campuses and serving as support systems for our chapters and national organizations. Julie and Laura also make themselves available to speak with Alpha Chi Omega’s staff and volunteer leadership and are always willing to go the extra mile for the good of NPC.

[FSUZeta]

Congratulations to them!

[pinksequins]

The Vision Award is a lovely and generous act! How long has AXO been giving this award?

[pbear19]

Originally Posted by TheGreenHeart

Theta Phi Alpha's convention was absolutely wonderful--New Orleans was such a fun location! Our next convention will be in St. Louis, MO, in July of 2016.

Originally Posted by unarose

I, too, am jealous of everyone who had conventions this year. Where did Alpha Gamma Delta have y'all's convention when it was last in Atlanta?

I'm hopeful that I'll get to go to ours next year in St. Louis. The last was so much fun, and there are some other things I'd like to participate in that I didn't in Atlanta.

Would you ladies mind sharing which hotel in St. Louis? I'm guessing either the Renaissance or Hyatt Regency.

[amIblue?]

The brothers of Phi Kappa Sigma are having their Grand Chapter at the hotel next to my office building. They seem like nice guys.

[unarose]

Originally Posted by pbear19

Would you ladies mind sharing which hotel in St. Louis? I'm guessing either the Renaissance or Hyatt Regency.

Sigma Alpha Iota will actually be at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, which from the looks of all the pictures they have online, is just spectacular looking. Our NEB just met there and also posted some pictures on the national Facebook page. I'm hopeful that I will be able to take a few days off from my job to get to go—I've only been to St. Louis once, and that was in 2005 on one of my high school band trips. I don't remember where I got to stay then but it definitely wasn't the Union Station hotel.

[Jill1228]

After a rocky start (being delayed in Chicago due to bad weather in Dallas, which caused me to miss my connection and be stranded in Dallas overnight...oh and luggage was put on much later flight), I had a great first convention. I'm starting to save for the next one...it'll be in Cleveland