Convention Summary - Hot Ideas from Hot Climates!

Convention was amazing - lots of information, lots of inspiration, lots of Alpha Chi bonding - and while the heat and crazy monsoon storms were new to us SoCal ladies, I know we all grew from the experience. Here are some pics from the province dinner at Carrabba's, where we shared some key news for the province:

1. All-Province Career Day 2009! We're expanding our successful San Diego Career Day to an all-province one to be held on March 1 (yes, Hera Day!). This will likely be held in the Orange County/Anaheim area as that's the most central for all chapters. Please block out this weekend on your calendars and avoid overprogramming the days leading up to it. We'll be asking for a Career Day Chair from each collegiate and alumnae chapter, so start thinking of who that might be!

2. Exec. board training. Based on your feedback at dinner, we'll plan to schedule an all-province exec. board training for Saturday afternoon, Feb. 28, in the same place where we're holding Career Day the next day (Mar. 1). This way, they can attend exec. board training, stay the night, and then attend Career Day the next day. This training is required for all exec members, so please promote this requirement and date to all candidates during exec. elections this fall!

3. Province Facebook page. Several of you mentioned loving the interaction with other chapter officers, and thought this would be a great way to stay connected and use each other as a resource. Gold star to whomever would like to set this up!!

4. Getting together with other chapters more often. I've heard wonderful ideas already from chapters about bringing great speakers (like the "Myth of Having It All" from convention, or "Kristin's Story") and inviting other nearby chapters to attend. I encourage all of you to also review your existing school or chapter calendar and invite another chapter at least once a semester/quarter to join you in something you've already planned! Some schools don't have football teams and would LOVE to experience fall football madness, others are rock stars at ritual and would love to have someone to practice it with. Whatever the topic, reach out and connect!

Please also always feel free to comment to posts on this blog if you have more ideas, needs, or just want to spread that AXO love.