Bunko night fun...

Thank you to everyone in attendance at Bunko Night! We had so much fun. A BIG thank you to Sarah Murphy for hosting the event and teaching all of us how to play. We had 5 ladies roll a BUNKO. Lacey Williams, Cari Taylor, Marsha Carwell, Sarah Murphy and Marlene Brown (2 time winner).



November Get Together

Don't miss out on the November 15th alumnae event.

We will gather at alumna Emilie Holland Statler's home at 6:30 p.m.

4909 Outback Dr. Jonesboro, AR 72404

When you RSVP for the "Alphabet Soup Potluck" I will give you a letter of the alphabet. Your potluck dish should start with that letter. I am also requesting that you send me your recipe so that I can compile all of them into a booklet for those in attendance. This will really come in handy with all the Holiday parties just around the corner.

Goody Bag Fundraiser

Hello everyone,

Some of you may remember receiving a "finals week goody bag" when you were a collegian. This is a fundraiser for the alumnae chapter. We sell goody bags to the parents of current AOII's. We usually sell 30-45  bags. I would love for us to sell bags to each and every parent. Who knows, maybe this year will be our year to do so. We sell the bags for $15. The bags usually include handmade and store bought food, pens & notepads, coupons, gift cards, etc. If you or your business is able to donate anything for these bags please let me know. Let's give the girls the best "Finals Week Survival Goody Bag" they have ever seen.

This is a copy of the letter to be mailed to the parents.

The sale of goody bags is not limited to parents. If you are an alumnae that would like to purchase a bag for an AOII please let me know. linzburnett@hotmail.com

HELP find lost sisters

Over 37,000 AOIIs are currently not connected to AOII and we need your help. Click here to view our list of lost sisters. If you have an e-mail address, phone number or home address for any of these sisters, please send them to ispyanaoii@alphaomicronpi.org. Please include the name, chapter and initiation year of the lost sister when sending new contact information (if available).

Each time you send contact information on a lost sister; your name will be put in a quarterly drawing for an AOII Signature Necklace!

We all win.....you get to reconnect with a friend and AOII finds a LOST SISTER! Together, we are Securing the Future of AOII for this generation and the many more to come.

Sigma Omicron has over 300 missing sisters!!! Please help locate these sisters.

Tailgate Fun

Thank you to all the alumnae & their families that stopped by the tailgate this past Saturday. We had a great turnout. Also, thank you to the collegians for showing up and hanging out with us. Despite the hurricane like winds we had a lot of fun and I look forward to tailgating with everyone again next year.

AOII's (alumnae & collegiate) & Chris (Pi Guy) hanging out with Governor Beebe.

Here are some more beautiful cupcakes made by Cynthia Kelly (www.persnicketycakes.blogspot.com).

Don't miss this event.....October 18th

Bunko Invitation

You are all invited to the Wedding of Ms. Micha Gairhan

Step Show 2010

The Girls performed last night and did an amazing job. Sadly we came in third. All I have to say is that we have the best dancers (BY FAR!!!!). Way to go girls, you were great.

Jonesboro Alumnae come out to support the performers.

Homecoming Costume Contestant Winners!!!

1st & 2nd place goes to AOII's!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go girls!
1st Place - Lauren Overman (center) - dressed as server from Green Eggs & Ham

2nd Place - Amy Brummit (left) - dressed as Daisy Head Mayzie

Contestant - Sarah Shackleford (right) - dressed as Thing 1

*Sorry the picture is low quality, it was taken from a phone*

The Girls' Homecoming sign

We have some talented artists. The girls painted this banner for Homecoming week. ASU's theme is "Red Pack, Black Pack, Our Pack, Wolf Pack". (Dr. Seuss theme)

We won 1st place in the banner competition!

Sigma Omicron Alumna Model

Way to go Emily!

Emily Nolan (granddaughter of Charlotte Beck) has started modeling. We are so excited for you and so proud of you.

Check out Emily's first cover!

She is on the cover, plus the following pages: 4, 8, 9, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67

Click the image below to view the online magazine or on the following link.

www.eco-beautifulweddings.com/fall2010

New Member Dinner 2010

Thanks again to Gala Vaughn for opening up her house to 60 something AOII's for the 2010 fall New Member Dinner.

Introducing the newest Sigma Omicron's. 34 of the 39 new girls were present for the New Member Dinner.

Alumnae and new members.....it was a GREAT turnout!

Cool Paintings by our very own Audra Wilson McClung

Audra's work is absolutely amazing! She can paint anything. Her business name is Aud Art, LLC and you can contact her through facebook or email her at audramcclung@gmail.com. She's also about to start painting Christmas ornaments. Get your orders ready because you'll love her work.

Homecoming 2010 Tailgate... Don't miss out!

AOII Sticker

Look for this sticker at the tailgate. Stick one on and show support for AOII and ASU's Red Wolves!

AOII Homecoming Tailgate Invitation

Front of Homecoming postard

Back of Homecoming postcard

Homecoming Tailgate layout

Here is the new layout of Tailgate City. Please pay close attention to the layout. I don't want anyone having difficulty finding our tent. We will be in tent #17. This tent is in the back (close to the pavillion parking lot). I believe the tent is black and white striped.

Introducing Sigma Omicron's newest little pandas....

Fall 2010 New Members

Cassie Adams - Cabot, AR

Paige Bevill - Lonoke, AR

Lauren Blair - North Little Rock, AR

Cynthia Brown - Marion, AR

Courtney Chamberlain - Portageville, MO

Brittany Clark - Brookland, AR

Meghan Clifton - Jonesboro, AR

Britney Cotton - Stuttgart, AR

Emily Cupples - Forrest City, AR

Mary David - Hyattsville, MD

Katelyn Dixon - Searcy, AR

Brooke Dooms - Rison, AR

Holly Farmer - Jonesboro, AR

Taylor Gee - Franklin, KY

Anna Gehring - Wheatley, AR

Brie Gibson - Hot Springs, AR

Brittney Goad - Batesville, AR

Marissa Godfrey - Little Rock, AR

Emily Griffin - Star City, AR

Jessica Harrison - Marion, AR

Carmen Hay - Forrest City, AR

Colbey Hundley - Jonesboro, AR

Kristen Keller - Dewitt, AR

Candice Kelso - Forrest City, AR

Taylor Leslie - Bryant, AR

Malloree Madding - Cabot, AR

Jade Martin - Brinkley AR

Lauren McGarrall - Conway, AR

Whitney McSpadden - Paragould, AR

Josie Merrill - Fayetteville, AR

Rachel Moritz - Dewitt, AR

Morgan Pace - Campbell, MO

Skye Roach - Trumann, AR

MAggie Scholz - Highland, AR

Chelsey Stevens - Paragould, AR

Taylor Troillett - Bryant, AR

Alana Whatley - Jacksonville, AR

Laura Williams - Paragould, AR

Brittany Zakrzewski - Little Rock, AR

The Bid Day Cake

I want to give a special Thank You to Cynthia Kelly. Your cake was so beautiful and so delicious.

If anyone is interested in ordering one of Cynthia's amazing cakes go to her website. www.persnicketycakes.blogspot.com

The Panda was edible (not the hula skirt though).

2010 Bid Day

AOII's on the obstacle course during Bid Day 2010!

The new letters! Great job girls!

Recruitment and Bid Day 2010

Thank you to all the alumnae that helped out with recruitment (donations & participation).

The girls made quota again, yay! 39 new Sigma Omicrons!

Important Dates:

Thursday, September 23rd - New Member Dinner

Saturday, September 25th - Strike Out Arthritis Philanthropy

Saturday, October 2nd - Homecoming Tailgate

Girls lined up for Info Night

Girls lined up for Philanthropy Night

Their cute window signs.... (we have talented artists)

Wine, Cheese & Chatter.....

Thank you to everyone that attended the first alumnae event of the new school year. It was a great success and a lot of FUN!

2010 Fall Recruitment Schedule

Thursday, September 9- INFORMATIONAL NIGHT


5:45-6:20 p.m. EVENT 1

6:35-7:10 p.m. EVENT 2

7:25-8:00 p.m. EVENT 3

8:15-8:40 p.m. EVENT 4

Friday, September 10- INFORMATIONAL NIGHT


5:45-6:20 p.m. EVENT 1

6:35-7:10 p.m. EVENT 2

7:25-8:00 p.m. EVENT 3

8:15-8:40 p.m. EVENT 4

Saturday, September 11 - PHILANTHROPY NIGHT

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. EVENT 1

11:30- 12:15 p.m. EVENT 2

12:30 – 1:15 p.m. EVENT 3

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. EVENT 4

2:30 – 3:15 p.m. EVENT 5

3:30 – 4:15 p.m. EVENT 6

Sunday, September 12- PREFERENCE NIGHT

1:00 – 1:50 p.m. EVENT 1

2:05 – 2:55 p.m. EVENT 2

3:10 – 4:00 p.m. EVENT 3

Monday, September 13 - BID DAY

5:00 p.m. Potential New Members meet with RC at Student Union Auditorium

Bid Card Distribution – Go to Suites

Dressing up Recruitment

These days recruitment is so different than the way most of us remember it. ASU's campus has adopted the "no frills" motto to describe recruitment. That means no over the top decorations or themes or skit night. It's been an adjustment but the girls have been pushing through. This year the girls are able to have (4) 4'x6' brag boards in the suite and one in the hallway. They have picked out beautiful fabric to cover the boards in and have added some fun details as well. They are so cute and classy that I thought I might share them with you.

This is the design for the hand fans. In the past the potential new members where just given a sheet of paper with the expenses printed on it. (Very Boring)

Since it is always extrememly HOT in the suite during recruitment the girls have come up with the fabulous idea of the hand fans with information printed on them. So cute, just had to share with you all.

This is the design for the water bottle labels. The girls will be passing out bottled water on Information Night and Preference Night. (Coca-Cola on Philanthropy Night)

August Event! - Wine, Cheese & Chatter! Spread the Word

Calendar of events!

Please let me know if you are interested in hosting an event at your house. Available dates are listed below in red. linzburnett@hotmail.com

• Monday, August 30th - Wine, Cheese & Chatter (Home of Lindsay Harmon Burnett)
• Monday, October 18th - Sweets, Treats & Bunco...Oh My! (Home of Sarah Wiggins Murphy)
• Monday, November 15th - Alphabet Soup Recipe Exchange Potluck
• Monday, December 13th - Christmas Party (Home of Lacey Hawkins Williams)
• Monday, January 10th - Pamper Party
• Monday, February 7th - Cupcakes & Cocktails (Home of Lindsay Harmon Burnett)
• Monday, March 14th - Italian Pizza Party (Home of Marsha Mays Carwell)
• Monday, April 18th - Safari Cookout & Senior Induction (Tentative - Home of Lou Ann Clements)

Money and Food needed for Recruitment

Fall recruitment 2010 is fast approaching. This year will be a little bit different than years in the past. There will be two nights of "Information Night" instead of one. Thursday, September 9th and Friday, September 10th are "Info Nights". Saturday, September 11th is "Philanthropy Night". Sunday, September 12th is "Preference Night". Bid Day will be Monday, September 13th.

The alumnae chapter is in need of funds to supply the girls with food and drinks for the week of recruitment. We normally supply dinner for Information Night and Philanthropy Night as well as lunch for Philanthropy Night. We also try to supply soft drinks and water for the entire week. As many of you know, the suite gets incredibly hot so we try our best to keep the girls hydrated.

If you are able to donate anything (money, food, drinks, mints, etc.) please let me know. You can call me at (870) 930-7584 or email me at linzburnett@hotmail.com.
You can make checks out to Lindsay Burnett (I will purchase drinks and food with your donations).

Mail to:
Lindsay Burnett
3701 Beacon St.
Jonesboro, AR 72404

Roses,
Lindsay Burnett