olena
10-21-2002, 03:33 PM
To start, I'm a member of Sigma Beta Sorority (http://www.sigmabeta.org). We raise money for charities, volunteer with local projects and have a great time doing it.....:D This past weekend was our National Convention in Dayton, Ohio.
Last night, I got back from Dayton. I had a lot of fun with my sisters and found Dayton to be such a neat place..... The locals were very friendly....:D
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02861
The Emerald Angels (http://www.greatbritton.net/eapage), my chapter, had four in attendance. I think there were around 200 there from an active membership of 335, which is an excellent turnout.
The highlight of our weekend was Saturday's Charity Session. Speakers from a few charities made presentations on their projects and needs and then we voted. This year, we gave $25,000 to a doctor's research on Osteosarcoma (http://www.cancerindex.org/ccw/guide2o.htm) treatments. A $10,000 grant went to the National Fibromyalgia Foundation (http://www.fmaware.org). Afterwards, we presented $7,200 in scholarships to college students with disabilities. We raise this money every year for these awards. For 335 women, I think it's pretty amazing.....over $1000 per member. My sisters are so very dear and inspiring.
Saturday night was our big party. The theme was Margaritaville and everyone got into the spirit of it. Our entertainment was provided by a fantastic Jimmy Buffett cover band, the Parrotthedz. They set the tone for an awesome party.
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02801
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02800
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02831
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02836
We did have a little mischief, too. We toilet-pepered a few rooms and pulled some birthday pranks. The bar at the hotel was hosting a Class of '72 reunion. A few of us filled out bogus name tags and went on in. I wasn't fooling anyone though.....:D
Last night, I got back from Dayton. I had a lot of fun with my sisters and found Dayton to be such a neat place..... The locals were very friendly....:D
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02861
The Emerald Angels (http://www.greatbritton.net/eapage), my chapter, had four in attendance. I think there were around 200 there from an active membership of 335, which is an excellent turnout.
The highlight of our weekend was Saturday's Charity Session. Speakers from a few charities made presentations on their projects and needs and then we voted. This year, we gave $25,000 to a doctor's research on Osteosarcoma (http://www.cancerindex.org/ccw/guide2o.htm) treatments. A $10,000 grant went to the National Fibromyalgia Foundation (http://www.fmaware.org). Afterwards, we presented $7,200 in scholarships to college students with disabilities. We raise this money every year for these awards. For 335 women, I think it's pretty amazing.....over $1000 per member. My sisters are so very dear and inspiring.
Saturday night was our big party. The theme was Margaritaville and everyone got into the spirit of it. Our entertainment was provided by a fantastic Jimmy Buffett cover band, the Parrotthedz. They set the tone for an awesome party.
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02801
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02800
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02831
http://www.greatbritton.net/DSC02836
We did have a little mischief, too. We toilet-pepered a few rooms and pulled some birthday pranks. The bar at the hotel was hosting a Class of '72 reunion. A few of us filled out bogus name tags and went on in. I wasn't fooling anyone though.....:D