Attn: Local Alumnae

Stubbs Educational Foundation Mardi Gras Gala

Last year members of ETE, the Tallahassee Alumane chapter attended the Stubbs Mardi Gras ball. Thus both supporting a local alumnae, and celebrating the arts (yay for McDowell month).. It is that time of year again... if you are interested in attending let us know.. so far Amy Z, her hubs Chris, Jenny Sue, her hubs Marc, Britain and her finance Chris are all planning on attending.. we'd love to have you join us.. 

The Stubbs' Educational Foundation's is a non-profit created by Martha and Ron Stubbs to provide music scholarships for K-12th grade students in North Florida and South Georgia. To date, the foundation has awarded approximately 555 scholarships valued at $441,027.58 and has established 26 endowments.  At least 70% of the scholarships go to financially need-based students and the remaining to merit recipients.  The Variety Extravaganza Mardi Gras Ball is just one way the foundation raises money to fund music scholarships.  The evening features dinner, live music, dancing, and silent auction.  This year’s Mardi Gras Ball is on February 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum.  Current foundation president Chuck Stubbs welcomes all interested in the Mardi Gras Ball or the foundation to contact (850) 893-8782.

International Badge Day..

Monday, March 5, 2012

Wherever sorority women are throughout the world.

International Badge Day was established in 1997 by the National Panhellenic Conference to set aside a day for women throughout the world to wear their sorority badges or Greek letters in a celebration of sisterhood. This year’s theme is: “Wear Your Letters on Your Heart.” Thanks to Abby Cowart of Spring Hill College for designing the logo and coming up with the theme. Join us in celebrating by wearing your badge and inviting all sorority women you know to do the same!

Junior League Whale of a Sale

Whale of a Sale

February 9-11, 2012

Tallahassee Mall - Former Goody's Location
Thursday, Feb. 9 - Preview Party
Friday, Feb. 10 - Early Bird Shopping
Saturday, Feb. 11 - Shopping Extravaganza

Purchase Tickets to Preview Party
Thursday, Feb. 9, 6-9 p.m.
Don't miss our Tally Land-themed food, auction and music from local sensation Tobacco Road, all while supporting the Tallahassee Community!(Tickets are $35 individual/$60 couple before Thursday, Feb. 9. The online price includes credit card fee and shipping.)


The Junior League of  Tallahassee, Whale of a Sale is coming up.. 
below is a message from provisional member, & Beta Eta Alumna Cheyenne Overby

hello fellow Alpha Chi Omega Alums!

As some of you may know, the Junior League of Tallahassee is having it's annual Whale of a Sale February 9th - 11th. As provisional members, we are responsible for gathering merchandise to contribute for the sale. As a grad student in Tallahassee, this is proving to be a little difficult for me. Whale of a Sale excepts gently used items ranging from kitchen appliances to sporting goods to baby items and pretty much everything in between. If you have anything you may be interested in donating, please let me know and I'd be happy to pick it up from you this coming weekend. Hope everyone is enjoying this gorgeous early February weather we are enjoying!

Loyally,
Cheyenne Overby, BH '06
ceo06@my.fsu.edu

We are very excited to share with you that we have been featured in the January edition of the Panhellenic Post! The Panhellenic Post is a newsletter which has been revitalized by the 2012 Panhellenic Executive Council to serve as a source of information for the Florida State University Panhellenic Community. 

Please click this link in order to see our feature on page 2 : Panhellenic Post

Ritual & Resoutions

With the end of January, winter is truly here and those New Year’s resolutions may have already faded in our memories.  Recently I participated in a webinar which reviewed the meaning of our ritual and how to make it relevant to us in real life.  This made me refresh my goal of good health in the New Year.

As Alpha Chi Omegas, we commit to strive for our personal best.  This can well include a commitment to take time for ourselves and our personal well-being. This commitment is often overlooked in our hurried lives as we balance work and family obligations.  Some of us find ourselves caring for aging parents and giving support to our children and or grandchildren. 

So first and foremost schedule that time to exercise, rejuvenate, and relax.  There is no doubt that regular moderate exercise promotes good health, particularly as we age.   This is not a frivolous enjoyment which requires an excuse when we say we are BUSY. 

Secondly, schedule those routine recommended exams.  We all have our “sister” stories regarding breast cancer and mammograms.  I have at least three Alpha Chi sisters who are survivors because of a routine mammogram.  I scheduled my first at 40 when an Alpha Chi sister was diagnosed and shared her story.  Likewise, I had my first colonoscopy after I shared a good friend’s successful but difficult struggle with colon cancer.

Finally, eat well!  Ok we all want dessert at that girlfriend lunch, so do it.  But on a daily basis, try not to eat on the run or at the drive-through window.  Remember your fruit and veggies just like mom told you, and don’t skip breakfast.  Take care of your bone health by listening to your doctors suggestions for diet and strengthening (See exercise above.) 

Connecting the ritual to healthy habits may seem a reach beyond the “heights” of Mt. Olympus, but nothing is more vital to achievement than feeling well.   Treat yourself like a goddess and you will keep Hera smiling while you serve as a model for your sisters.

LITB & BH hugs,
Patty

Patty Garrard