aoii | the piper | april 2015
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The PThe Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter incorporated a panda collection for kids with JA at their 100th Anniversary celebration. Don’t forget to bring your panda for our collection at Convention!
Convention Registration Info Upcoming Philanthropic Events The Call to Convention
Letter from Lisa Hauser | AOII Properties Board Director
“AOII Properties exists to support the mission of the Fraternity by meeting the operational and facility needs of every AOII collegiate chapter.” While the daily emphasis of AOII Properties is on managing the needs of 134 collegiate chapter corporations, planning for the future needs of our chapters is a constant.
“Alpha Omicron Pi Properties will enhance the sisterhood experience with safe, secure, and competitive facilities for all chapters through the disciplined use of an effective and efficient business model that becomes the industry standard.” Our members deserve an exceptional collegiate experience. We know that having the right living and meeting space enhances the bonds of sisterhood and ensures that our collegians will be successful in sharing that experience with prospective new members and securing the future of AOII. Having the right business model is key to enhancing sisterhood now and forever!
AOII Properties is guided by its strategic plan, which embraces these core values:
- All of our actions must reflect credit on the Fraternity and be true to the principles of Alpha Omicron Pi and its ritual.- We must provide safe and competitive facilities.- We must maximize our collective resources for the benefit of all members to facilitate the exceptional experience they deserve.- Our culture must embrace transparency; our members are entitled to an accounting of our activities and operations. - Collaboration with our members and volunteers is essential to our success.
It is our vision that, by adhering to our strategic plan and core values, AOII Prop-erties will be able to ensure that every chapter has a facility that is competitive for its campus; we plan for most maintenance and capital expenditures; we have the financial flexibility to respond appropriately to changed circumstances; and our role in supporting the Fraternity’s mission is better understood. As we continue to collaborate with our members, improve transparency, and provide value, we take this opportunity to thank all of you for joining us on this journey and for making AOII Properties the best it can be!
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SAVE THE DAT ES
Final date for C onvention Registration(see P3 for details)May 8
Last date to submit Strike Out Arthritis! forms for recognitionMay 8
AO II Executive BoardTown Hal l meetingMay 20
AO II International C onventionJune 24-28
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Final Convention Registration Deadline (see P2 for full timeline)May 6
Strike Out Arthritis! Event Report Forms due for recognitionMay 8
The Human Resources Committee is responsible for reviewing candi-dates for International Volunteer positions and accepts applications year-round. To speak to a member of the HRC team about which posi-tion is right for you, please e-mail [email protected]. To complete a volunteer application, visit www.alphaomicronpi.org and click Alumnae > Volunteer Opportunities.
The following positions are currently open !
New Chapter DevelopmentNetwork Specialist - DevelopmentGettysburg College (fall colonization)
Network Specialist - DevelopmentIllinois State University (fall colonization)
Network Specialist - DevelopmentTarleton State University (fall colonization)
Become an AOII Volunteer
NetworksNetwork Specialist - Alumnae/Network 5(position begins May 1, 2015)
Thank you AOII Volunteers! During Volunteer Appreciation Week April 12 - 18, AOII recog-nized our volunteers for their tireless efforts in the mainte-nance and development of our Fraternity. Thank you for all that you do!
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SAVE THE DAT ESN
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Due to space limitations, full-time registration for AOII’s 2015 International Convention has closed. If you’re planning on attending a program, meal or other portion of Convention as a part-time registrant but haven’t registered yet, the time is April 28! On that day, part-time registration will open and be available on a first come, first served basis. Part-time registration can be found on the AOII website on April 28, along with helpful links including FAQs, the current event schedule, information about LA and the surrounding areas, and more. Check the website and AOII social media for updates. Please contact Jodie Hassall at [email protected] with any questions related to Convention registrations. The last day to register is May 6 - please note this date is subject to change based on availability. We look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles June 24-28!
Part-time registration available April 28!
Convention Schedule
General Convention Information
Notice of Meeting of
Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity, Inc.
Rules Governing Convention
Introduction and Proposed Amendments to the AOII Constitution and Bylaws
Proposed 2015-2017 Budgets
2015-2017 Executive Board Ballot
Executive Board Candidates
Notice of Meeting of Foundation
2015-2017 Foundation Board Ballot
Foundation Board Candidates
PLEASE BRING TO CONVENTION
Name _________________________________________________________________ Room #________
Official Capacity _______________________________________________________________________
Call to Convention
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Are YOU ready for Los Angeles?AOII’s 2015 Convention in Los Angeles is just two months away! All members of Council should have re-ceived the Call to Convention with everything you need to be prepared for the business of our Fraternity. If you have not yet received yours or have a question about the Call, please contact Amanda Smith at [email protected]. The Call can also be found on the ORL under the “Convention 2015” heading.
2015-2017 International Executive Board Candidate ForumAs we prepare for the election of our 2015-2017 International Executive Board, we encourage you to engage with the candidates on the issues that are important to you and your chapter. The Nominating Trustees (NTs) are facilitating a candidate forum where AOII members may interact with XB candidates through a question and answer format. All AOII members will be able to participate in this forum through their Coun-cil representatives.
The NTs are soliciting ques-tions from Council members to pose to the Executive Board candidates. When you pose your question, be sure to include your name and Council position. The forum is intended as a profes-sional and respectful area to voice your questions to the can-didates about any number of ar-eas, including but not limited to their Information Forms, goals for the next biennium, views on the current strengths of the Fra-ternity, etc. The NTs will select questions for the candidates to answer, and all answers will be posted on Fulfilling the Promise in the Officer Resource Library. Only questions sent from Council members to NTs will be considered.
If you are not a member of Council (the legislative body of AOII which consists of Past International Presidents, Executive Board, National Panhellenic Conference Delegation, AOII Foundation Board of Directors, Alpha Omicron Pi Prop-erties, Inc. Board of Directors, Standing Committee Chairmen, Network Directors, Network Specialists, Col-legiate Chapter Presidents, Collegiate Chapter Advisers, and Alumnae Chapter Presidents), please connect with one of your Council delegates in order to influence the consideration of your question(s).
Answers from the first round of questions which began April 15 will be posted online on April 24. The second round of questions are due to the Nominating Trustees on May 1 to have answers posted May 11, and the third round of questions are due to the NTs on May 15 to have answers posted on May 29. The ballot for the 2015-2017 International Executive Board is posted on the AOII website. In addition, each candidate’s Information Form can be found by logging on to Fulfilling the Promise, clicking “View ORL” then “Executive Board.” They are also included in the Call to Convention.
Please send all candidate questions to the Nominating Trustees at [email protected]. We look for-ward to some fun and engaging dialogue with our candidates!
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An update to AOII’sAlcohol PolicyThe Executive Board recently voted to approve an update to the Alcohol Policy. Please see the updated language below: “Section I. General Policies.All federal, state/province, and local laws, and university regulations regarding the posses-sion, consumption, sale, and/or provision of alcohol shall be obeyed by all collegiate chapters and individual members without exception. Chapters shall use Alpha Omicron Pi’s BYOB or Third Party Vendor Event Planning Guides as a resource for planning all AOII sponsored events with alcohol present. BYOB is defined in the FIPG Guidelines as one (1) six-pack of 12-ounce beers or one (1) four pack of wine coolers brought by a member or guest who is legally able to consume an alcoholic beverage. For Canadian chapters, BYOB also includes (1) six-pack of wine coolers.” This change was made because in Canada, the alcohol content in a six-pack of wine coolers is the same alcohol content as in a six-pack of beers.
If you have graduated already this spring or are preparing for an upcom-ing graduation, we’d love to hear from you, receive your photos and share your successes with AOIIs everywhere! Photos can be featured on social media, in To Dragma, future issues of The Piper, other AOII print materi-als or presentations, and more. We are ALWAYS looking for great photos of our sisters. Please send them to [email protected]!
Congrats graduates!
AOII Career OpportunitiesSeveral positions are currently open at AOII Headquarters in Brentwood, TN. We are seeking candidates for the positions of: Communications and Stewardship Administrator, Director of Properties Communications and Stewardship, and Graphic Designer. To see full job descriptions and to apply, visit the AOII website.
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AOIIFoundation News
Election of the 2015-2017 Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation Board will take place at International Convention in Los Angeles. To help familiarize our membership with the candidates, the Foundation’s Nominating Committee will facilitate an online candidate forum where AOII members may interact with the candidates through a question and answer format. We invite you to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to ask the candidates about the issues that are important to you and the future of our Fraternity.
Members of Council may submit questions via email in three rounds. If you are not a member of Council, you may ask a Council member to submit a question on your behalf. Council members include collegiate and alumnae chapter presidents, chapter advisers, network personnel, NPC delegates, international board members and standing committee chairmen.
The Committee will select questions to pose to the candidates, and their answers will be posted in the Officer Re-source Library on the Fraternity’s Fulfilling the Promise website. Questions may touch on a number of topics, such as the candidates’ skills and expertise, the ways in which they have demonstrated their commitment to the Foundation, their goals and ideas for the next biennium, and their views on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We ask you to keep your questions relevant and respectful. Please send all candidate questions to the Committee at [email protected]. Questions posed for Round 1 will be posted on Fulfilling the Promise April 24. Second round questions are due May 1 to be posted May 11, and third round questions are due May 15 to be posted May 29.
AOII Foundation Board Candidate Forum
AOII Foundation Annual Report
Rose Tributes are a special way to honor your sisters at Convention and help raise money for the Loyalty Fund, the fund that supports all Foun-dation programs. For each $5 contribution, you can send a sister a Rose Tribute—she will receive an acknowledgement card and an embroidered rose for her name badge. Rose Tributes can be purchased online for $5 each under Donate Now/Donate Online at www.aoiifoundation.org, by mail and throughout event registration. Please contact Michelle Ceylan at [email protected] with any questions about your order. The deadline to purchase Rose Tributes for them to be included in the on-site Convention registra-tion packet is Monday, June 1.
Rose tributes available for Convention!
The AOII Foundation Annual Report “Stepping Up for our Sisters” for the 2013-2014 fiscal year is now available! Click here to view the online flip-book version of the Annual Report. In it you will find stories about sisters who have benefited from grants and scholarships, a listing of the remarkable women who received scholarships, and the financial report for the fiscal year. You can also check out the listing of donors by chapter to see how your chapter sisters are supporting Alpha Omicron Pi. To receive a hard copy of the 2013-2014 Annual Report, please contact Michelle Ceylan at [email protected].
2015 Walk to Fight Arthritis The 2015 Walk to Fight Arthritis is happening in several locations across Canada on Sunday, June 7! On this day, thousands are joined together by walking for this important cause all at once. Click here to find the Walk to Fight Arthritis closest to you.
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2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis The Arthritis Foundation’s 2015 Walk to Cure Arthritis series is happening in locations across the U.S. this spring! Last year, Team AOII (which includes the hundreds of AOII teams signed up for this event in all different locations) raised over $70,000 for the 2014 WTCA. Let’s raise even more this year! Click here to visit the interactive map pictured here and find the location nearest you.
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2015 Strike Out Arthritis! Fraternity Events
In 2010, Alpha Omicron Pi Fra-ternity began planning fundrais-ing events with professional base-ball teams to further the reach of Strike Out Arthritis! This is in addition to the hundreds of outstanding events that our collegiate and alumnae chapters hold each year. We’re excited to continue these events into 2015 and bring entire communities together for this important cause. Stay tuned to AOII online for additions and updates!
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