Pi Beta Phi Convention 2011

As we start counting down the days to Convention 2011 I am getting very excited to attend this amazing Pi Phi event for the fifth (!!!) time. I pulled up a few photos from some of the previous conventions I've attended. Each one of them brings back such great memories!

(left) This is me with my very first convention roommate, Angela. We met at the Anaheim Convention in 2001 and here we are when we met again at the 2007 Convention in Phoenix. This highlights two of my favourite things about Convention - meeting new Pi Phis and running into Pi Phi friends again!

(right) Alberta Alphas are joined by Carole Howard, a keynote speaker at 2005 Convention, fellow Canadian and outstanding secretary for the San Juan Pocket.

(left) Me and Kristi Peterson, the amazing Pi Phi leader who was Region Five's Programming Specialist just before I was. Many of you may also remember her as an Alumnae Province President as well.

(right) Some of the Region Five delegates from Convention 2009 in Texas.

All three members of your Region Team are getting ready to be part of the magic and we hope to see you in Orlando!

Vancouver's Fraternity Day of Service

The Vanouver Alumnae Club celebrated the Fraternity Day of Service by visiting a local elementary school.

Grade 3 teacher Mrs. Findley and school librarian Mrs. Rose join Vancouver Club President Cathie Clinch at the book cart.

A group photo of the grade 3 class that helped to decorate book plates which were then sent back to Headquarters. For each book plate that was returned a brand new book was given to a child by First Book.

Club members also read out loud to the students and treated them to yummy cupcakes. Looks like a very fun day was had by all!

Fraternity Day of Service 2011

Check out how Collegiate Region Seven Programming Specialist, Schabahn Day, spent the Fraternity Day of Service in Millcreek, WA.

http://r7pibetaphi.blogspot.com/2011/03/fraternity-day-of-service-at-mill-creek.html

What did your club or pocket do? Share your stories and pictures!

Pi Phis with the holiday spirit!

Members of the San Juan Pocket in Southwest Colorado gathered December 6 at the home of Lisa Scott for a Christmas luncheon and angel gift exchange. They also collected food, household items, and toilettries for those in need. Members are posed here with the some of the multiple bags of goods they donated to Mountain Recovery, a sober living home for women recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.

Standing form left: Carole Howard, Marcia Thomas, Maribeth Hill, Mary Bailly, and Melissa McDonald.
In front: Lisa Scott, Lynn Constan, Marilyn Chipps, and Donna Gregory.

Merry Christmas!

The San Juan Pocket also organized the fifth annual luncheon for Panhellenic women in Southwest Colorado on September 25. A record 34 women from 29 different universities and 17 different sororities attended!
Standing L-R: Donna Krueger Gregory, Lynn Devaul Constan, Carole Munroe Howard and Mary Buckley Bailly. Seated L-R: Maribeth Garnett Hill, Marcia Farley Thomas, Marilyn Kelso Chipps, Ann Struble Norris and Lisa Gamel Scott.

These dedicated ladies keep very busy!

The San Juan Pocket alumnae and spouses recently celebrated their sixth annual Beaux and Arrows gathering. This is one of San Juan's very successful annual traditions.

Portland and Lake Oswego-Dunthorpe Founders' Day

The Portland and Lake Oswego-Dunthorpe alumnae clubs celebrated our Pi Phi founders at Waverley Country Club. The Portland Alumnae Club planned the event this year and did a beautiful job. The display boards created by Lisa Walcott Frank were informative and fun to read. The newest Golden Arrow in attendance was Beverly Hobson (initiated in 1960) and the most senior G.A. in attendance was Elizabeth Duke (initiated in 1937).