September 28 -
Hi sisters -
I am excited to announce that our newest colony - Kennesaw State University pledged 125 new colony members! This number includes 15 Iota Theta (Southern Poly) sisters. I was very pleased to have been invited to the pledging ceremony last night and thrilled to talk to some of the new ladies. One asked me how long I have been a member...drum roll, wait for it...35 years. OMG, how did that happen?
They are all beautiful, charming and young! Over half of them are freshmen. I foresee a bright and thriving chapter, and I am proud of them. And please take note, I was wearing an Alpha Xi Delta crest pendant on a necklace, and one of them even recognized it as our crest!
Thank you to everyone who sponsored a bid package. All the bid packages were covered. I know Atlanta Metro North Alumnae Association took care of two.
Alpha Xi is growing. Please continue to grow with us. We want to be a part of your lives, your achievements, to see your families grow, to be a part of your family (after all, we are sisters)!
Our next event is called "Living Xi Good Life." Join us at 6:30pm as we learn how to bring our finances under our control and learn how to build for the future so we can "live Xi Good Life!" Please bring an appetizer and/or dessert, and of course your favorite beverage. Linda Kurylosi, Certified Financial Planner, will be our guest speaker. A Clear Vision of Life. Hostess - Marilyn Whitmer.
We are promoting A Clear Vision of Life, (offerings from Alpha Xi Delta National Fraternity), http://www.alphaxidelta.org/a-clear-vision-of-life/
A Clear Vision of Life: The Wellbeing Program is an educational program specifically designed for Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae. Based on the book, "Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements" by Tom Rath and Jim Harter, the program offers "Challenges" related to the five elements of wellbeing: Career, Social, Financial, and Community.
Paige Bushart
President
Alpha Xi Delta North Metro Alumnae Association
Monday, September 28, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Want the association's events easily in your calendar?
Hello Fellow Sisters!
A great feature of this website is the Google Calendar. If you use a Google Calendar yourself, you can transfer the events from our calendar to yours! Its very simple!
This website is owned by all of us! Want more features on the website? Think our awesome group would benefit by adding a new feature to it? Let me know! You can reach me at alisa.erkes@gmail.com or on Facebook! :)
TFJ and Xi Love,
Alisa Erkes
Webmaster
alisa.erkes@gmail.com
A great feature of this website is the Google Calendar. If you use a Google Calendar yourself, you can transfer the events from our calendar to yours! Its very simple!
This website is owned by all of us! Want more features on the website? Think our awesome group would benefit by adding a new feature to it? Let me know! You can reach me at alisa.erkes@gmail.com or on Facebook! :)
TFJ and Xi Love,
Alisa Erkes
Webmaster
alisa.erkes@gmail.com
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Reaching out to our Atlanta Sisters
Hi Sisters -
In looking over our strip list we receiver from National Fraternity, there are 1,940 sisters living in the north metro area...Alumnae, that we should, in all reality try to reach. How will that be possible? (BTW, our sisters in the south side, says their strip list was 2,600).
We cannot do it by pen and paper. And calling proves fruitless because no one answers their phones if they don't know who is calling, and if they are anything like my children, they do not listen to their voicemails. Most don't have the voice mail feature set up because all they use are texts. Or snapchat or Instagram.
The technology is changing. We have a website, we send emails, we have a facebook group (actually I post to about 5), but the next thing we need is a way to send multiple texts. PErhaps someone can help with that social media. A free way to do it. Ideas? 3,2,1 go....
Also, in case you haven't heard the news yet - Auburn University AxiD fall recruitment was 101! Congratulations ladies.
Fingers crossed for Georgia Tech which ended the 18th!
Univ. of West GA recruitment started Augusts 18th and ends the 22nd.
Kennesaw State, begins Sept. 1.
Georgia State, begins Sept. 11-13.
And we march on toward our Fall!
Paige Bushart
Pres, Alpha Xi Delta - North Metro Atlanta Alumnae Association
770-310-7651
In looking over our strip list we receiver from National Fraternity, there are 1,940 sisters living in the north metro area...Alumnae, that we should, in all reality try to reach. How will that be possible? (BTW, our sisters in the south side, says their strip list was 2,600).
We cannot do it by pen and paper. And calling proves fruitless because no one answers their phones if they don't know who is calling, and if they are anything like my children, they do not listen to their voicemails. Most don't have the voice mail feature set up because all they use are texts. Or snapchat or Instagram.
The technology is changing. We have a website, we send emails, we have a facebook group (actually I post to about 5), but the next thing we need is a way to send multiple texts. PErhaps someone can help with that social media. A free way to do it. Ideas? 3,2,1 go....
Also, in case you haven't heard the news yet - Auburn University AxiD fall recruitment was 101! Congratulations ladies.
Fingers crossed for Georgia Tech which ended the 18th!
Univ. of West GA recruitment started Augusts 18th and ends the 22nd.
Kennesaw State, begins Sept. 1.
Georgia State, begins Sept. 11-13.
And we march on toward our Fall!
Paige Bushart
Pres, Alpha Xi Delta - North Metro Atlanta Alumnae Association
770-310-7651
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Atlanta North Metro AXiD Alumnae Upcoming Events!
Well Hello Sisters! I am getting excited about our upcoming year events! I hope everyone will participate with all the neat events and projects we have coming up.
The National Fraternity is launching our chapter at Kennesaw State University this Fall. Since they will not have big sisters (gasp!), we have been invited to sponsor a new sister on bid day! The cost is $40 and you can write a personal note to the young woman. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to meet her.
November 12th, 2015 - 6:30pm - "November FEST" - "Hop" on over to Second Self Brewery - Bring a date or your significant other (or both) and some friends! Cost is $10 per person, which includes 6 samples and a tour of the brewery. Bring your photo ids. Bring an appetizer to share. Address: 1311 Logan Circle NW Atlanta, GA 30318 www.secondselfbeer.com
December 10th, 2015 - 6:30pm - "Christmas Cookie Exchange" - Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and 2 dozen cookies to exchange! Make sure to bring something to take them home in. We will bring a plate of cookies and donate toys for Toys for Tots.
Hostess: Judy Wieder
January 14th, 2016 - 6:30pm - "Year of the Monkey" Chinese New Year Dinner - Bring a Chinese meal to share as we begin the new year! We will also be collecting toiletries for women living at Mary Hall Freedom House, a rehabilitation facility for women. Mary Hall Freedom House is the Atlanta Panhellenic Alumnae philanthropy.
Hostess: Alisa Erkes
February 11th, 2016 - 6:30pm - "Wreaths for Autism Speaks" Philanthropy Service - If you have some blue fabric ribbon and want to bring it. Bring snacks to share!
Hostess: Jennifer Lee
March 10th, 2016 - "Don't Cha Wanna Zumba, Zumba" - We will gather and live healthy by exercising with our sisters - Place and time and cost to be determined! A Clear Vision of Life
April 16th, 2016 - 10:30am - Founder's Day Luncheon - Sharw with us the special love of true sisterhood, as we travel down to Mcdonough to celebrate the founding of Alpha Xi Delta and honor those ladies who have been members for 50 years or more.
Address: McDonough First Methodist Church at 151 Macon Street, McDonough, GA 30253. More Details to follow.
May 12th, 2016 - 6:30pm - "Garden Party" Salad and Dessert Dinner - Bring a perennial to exchange. Bring Salads and Desserts too!
Hostess: Sue DuPart
The National Fraternity is launching our chapter at Kennesaw State University this Fall. Since they will not have big sisters (gasp!), we have been invited to sponsor a new sister on bid day! The cost is $40 and you can write a personal note to the young woman. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to meet her.
We are happy to promote "A Clear Vision of Life" - the well-being program from National. Please check it out, sign up for the five challenges, one is coming up this month! There are challenges and prizes involved!
http://www.alphaxidelta.org/a-clear-vision-of-life/The President's letter for the upcoming year is now on the front page of the website. The events for this year have also been planned, and are at the bottom of this blag as well as on our Google Calendar on the website. Use Google Calendar to transfer the events right into your own calendar!
I look forward to seeing everyone at our first event, September 10th at 6:30pm.
Xi Love and Mine
Paige Bushart
770-310-7651
Events for this year:
September 10th, 2015 - 6:30pm - "Get to Know your Sisters" Fall kickoff event - bring a covered dish, side dish, salad or dessert to our potluck party! As always bring your favorite beverage!
Hostess: Jane Hickey
http://www.alphaxidelta.org/a-clear-vision-of-life/The President's letter for the upcoming year is now on the front page of the website. The events for this year have also been planned, and are at the bottom of this blag as well as on our Google Calendar on the website. Use Google Calendar to transfer the events right into your own calendar!
I look forward to seeing everyone at our first event, September 10th at 6:30pm.
Xi Love and Mine
Paige Bushart
770-310-7651
Events for this year:
September 10th, 2015 - 6:30pm - "Get to Know your Sisters" Fall kickoff event - bring a covered dish, side dish, salad or dessert to our potluck party! As always bring your favorite beverage!
Hostess: Jane Hickey
October 8th, 2015 - 6:30pm - "Living Xi Good Life" - Join us as we learn how to bring our finances under our control and learn how to build for the future so we can live Xi Good Life! Linda Kurylosi, Certified Financial Planner, will be our guest speaker. A Clear Vision of Life
Hostess: Marilyn Whitmer
Hostess: Marilyn Whitmer
November 12th, 2015 - 6:30pm - "November FEST" - "Hop" on over to Second Self Brewery - Bring a date or your significant other (or both) and some friends! Cost is $10 per person, which includes 6 samples and a tour of the brewery. Bring your photo ids. Bring an appetizer to share. Address: 1311 Logan Circle NW Atlanta, GA 30318 www.secondselfbeer.com
December 10th, 2015 - 6:30pm - "Christmas Cookie Exchange" - Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and 2 dozen cookies to exchange! Make sure to bring something to take them home in. We will bring a plate of cookies and donate toys for Toys for Tots.
Hostess: Judy Wieder
January 14th, 2016 - 6:30pm - "Year of the Monkey" Chinese New Year Dinner - Bring a Chinese meal to share as we begin the new year! We will also be collecting toiletries for women living at Mary Hall Freedom House, a rehabilitation facility for women. Mary Hall Freedom House is the Atlanta Panhellenic Alumnae philanthropy.
Hostess: Alisa Erkes
February 11th, 2016 - 6:30pm - "Wreaths for Autism Speaks" Philanthropy Service - If you have some blue fabric ribbon and want to bring it. Bring snacks to share!
Hostess: Jennifer Lee
March 10th, 2016 - "Don't Cha Wanna Zumba, Zumba" - We will gather and live healthy by exercising with our sisters - Place and time and cost to be determined! A Clear Vision of Life
April 16th, 2016 - 10:30am - Founder's Day Luncheon - Sharw with us the special love of true sisterhood, as we travel down to Mcdonough to celebrate the founding of Alpha Xi Delta and honor those ladies who have been members for 50 years or more.
Address: McDonough First Methodist Church at 151 Macon Street, McDonough, GA 30253. More Details to follow.
May 12th, 2016 - 6:30pm - "Garden Party" Salad and Dessert Dinner - Bring a perennial to exchange. Bring Salads and Desserts too!
Hostess: Sue DuPart
Friday, March 20, 2015
Alpha Xi Delta Founder's Day April 18 - You are invited!
Hello Sisters!
This is your invitation to the Family Reunion - Founders' Day, Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Druid Hills Golf Club.
Invite your big sister, little sisters, grand sisters and your whole chapter. We will have a prize for the biggest Family Reunion!
The prize? Well, it is still under discussion. But what is it worth to you? Have you seen your big sister lately? What about your little sister (or little sisters)? I can't even name any of my "grand" sisters...I don't think that was a big deal when I was back in college (you know, when dinosaurs roamed and we had to outrun the velociraptors as we flitted from one class to the next - they were bad in downtown Atlanta). I don't remember any effort made to having an entire family group. Current collegians can name generations back (or at least 5 or more years)!
So the connection is to connect. Touch base with your family group, and encourage them to attend. After all, it is really about Alpha Xi Delta. You might not have been friends in college if not for our fraternity. Just a phone call away to make you feel 18 again!
We will be honoring our Founders with the Founders' Day ceremony, recognizing our milestone sisters (25, 50, 60, 75 years of membership), presenting the Georgia Rose Volunteer of the Year Award, listening to Autism Speaks keynote speaker, hearing about our 4 state collegiate chapters and getting to visit with sisters we have not seen in years!
Click here to download the form to register for Founder's Day: https://www.dropbox.com/s/
If you have no intention of coming to the Founder's Day (Druid Hills Golf Club is sooo passe, don't like to drive in Atlanta, whatever the reason), please support Alpha Xi Delta with your checkbook. Pay for a collegiate senior to attend Founders' Day ($25.00), and/or sponsor our team in the Autism Speaks Walk: http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1121611&lis=1&kntae1121611=32CCDDCED8864EB492011D954E34FEE9&team=6200934&tlteam=6183838Our goal is $1500, and the walk is set for Sunday, April 26. If you cannot donate, go walk, wear an Alpha Xi shirt - you will be amaXed at how many Alpha Xi's you see. It will make you proud.
Also - the last meeting of the 2014-2015 year will be on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Sue Dupart's house - Kentucky Derby potluck - wear your big hat and a smile (maybe a sundress, please, some clothing), bring a salad-themed entree, drinks to share and we will celebrate the summer! Also - start thinking about a leadership position!
Any questions? Please contact me -
Paige Bushart
Pres, Alpha Xi Delta - North Metro Atlanta Alumnae Association
770-310-7651
This is your invitation to the Family Reunion - Founders' Day, Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Druid Hills Golf Club.
Invite your big sister, little sisters, grand sisters and your whole chapter. We will have a prize for the biggest Family Reunion!
The prize? Well, it is still under discussion. But what is it worth to you? Have you seen your big sister lately? What about your little sister (or little sisters)? I can't even name any of my "grand" sisters...I don't think that was a big deal when I was back in college (you know, when dinosaurs roamed and we had to outrun the velociraptors as we flitted from one class to the next - they were bad in downtown Atlanta). I don't remember any effort made to having an entire family group. Current collegians can name generations back (or at least 5 or more years)!
So the connection is to connect. Touch base with your family group, and encourage them to attend. After all, it is really about Alpha Xi Delta. You might not have been friends in college if not for our fraternity. Just a phone call away to make you feel 18 again!
We will be honoring our Founders with the Founders' Day ceremony, recognizing our milestone sisters (25, 50, 60, 75 years of membership), presenting the Georgia Rose Volunteer of the Year Award, listening to Autism Speaks keynote speaker, hearing about our 4 state collegiate chapters and getting to visit with sisters we have not seen in years!
Click here to download the form to register for Founder's Day: https://www.dropbox.com/s/
If you have no intention of coming to the Founder's Day (Druid Hills Golf Club is sooo passe, don't like to drive in Atlanta, whatever the reason), please support Alpha Xi Delta with your checkbook. Pay for a collegiate senior to attend Founders' Day ($25.00), and/or sponsor our team in the Autism Speaks Walk: http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1121611&lis=1&kntae1121611=32CCDDCED8864EB492011D954E34FEE9&team=6200934&tlteam=6183838Our goal is $1500, and the walk is set for Sunday, April 26. If you cannot donate, go walk, wear an Alpha Xi shirt - you will be amaXed at how many Alpha Xi's you see. It will make you proud.
Also - the last meeting of the 2014-2015 year will be on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Sue Dupart's house - Kentucky Derby potluck - wear your big hat and a smile (maybe a sundress, please, some clothing), bring a salad-themed entree, drinks to share and we will celebrate the summer! Also - start thinking about a leadership position!
Any questions? Please contact me -
Paige Bushart
Pres, Alpha Xi Delta - North Metro Atlanta Alumnae Association
770-310-7651
Friday, February 6, 2015
Almost Spring!
Hi Ladies - Spring is just around the corner and I cannot wait! Spring is one of my favorite times of the year, in fact, my wedding anniversary is the 1st day of Spring!
So in just 2 weeks, Thursday, Feb. 19th, we will be celebrating our collegiate seniors (Spring and Fall 2015) with a wonderful Greek Dinner. I like to tell my alumnae sisters to make sure to come meet their next boss, make a good impression on these young ladies who have our future in their hands!
I hope all of you plan to make it, and if you missed our January event where we made beautiful wreaths for Autism Speaks to use at upcoming conferences, seminars, dinners, etc., I will tell you that it was crazy fun crafting with everyone and no one lost any fingers or burned body parts off with the hot glue gun!
So, this blog is a little short, but please make sure you plan to wear your Quill on March 2 for International Badge Day, or our delicious YEAR OF THE SHEEP Chinese New Year extravaganza on March 12, AND you will NOT want to miss Founders Day on April 18th at the Druid Hills Country Club (we are sooo uptown!).
Ta Ta For Now! Paige 770-310-7651 Cell
So in just 2 weeks, Thursday, Feb. 19th, we will be celebrating our collegiate seniors (Spring and Fall 2015) with a wonderful Greek Dinner. I like to tell my alumnae sisters to make sure to come meet their next boss, make a good impression on these young ladies who have our future in their hands!
I hope all of you plan to make it, and if you missed our January event where we made beautiful wreaths for Autism Speaks to use at upcoming conferences, seminars, dinners, etc., I will tell you that it was crazy fun crafting with everyone and no one lost any fingers or burned body parts off with the hot glue gun!
So, this blog is a little short, but please make sure you plan to wear your Quill on March 2 for International Badge Day, or our delicious YEAR OF THE SHEEP Chinese New Year extravaganza on March 12, AND you will NOT want to miss Founders Day on April 18th at the Druid Hills Country Club (we are sooo uptown!).
Ta Ta For Now! Paige 770-310-7651 Cell
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
This Thursday help make centerpieces for Autism Speaks!
Hello Alpha Xi's - Happy New Year!
Let's get our creative juices going and see if we can do some damage with hot glue guns!
This Thursday, January 8th, 2015, we will be making centerpieces for Autism Speaks so they can use them at various events.
Please join us at 6:30 PM at Jennifer Lee's home.
This is a different location then was originally posted - Jenn has a comfortable home with craft tables and room to spread out.
You need to bring (if you have)
#1 Snack to Share
#2 Favorite Beverage
#3 Blue ribbon and/or White Ribbon
#4 Toiltetries for the Mary Hall Freedom House
See you soon!
Paige Bushart
770-310-7651 cell - if you get lost or just want to text me for fun!
Let's get our creative juices going and see if we can do some damage with hot glue guns!
This Thursday, January 8th, 2015, we will be making centerpieces for Autism Speaks so they can use them at various events.
Please join us at 6:30 PM at Jennifer Lee's home.
This is a different location then was originally posted - Jenn has a comfortable home with craft tables and room to spread out.
You need to bring (if you have)
#1 Snack to Share
#2 Favorite Beverage
#3 Blue ribbon and/or White Ribbon
#4 Toiltetries for the Mary Hall Freedom House
See you soon!
Paige Bushart
770-310-7651 cell - if you get lost or just want to text me for fun!
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