Alpha Omicron Pi Parent ’s Newsletter Fall 2012

Radiant Recruitment In August, the Lambda Tau chapter of

AOII had a successful recruitment! The university saw record numbers of

Potential New Members. And on August 27th, Lambda Tau welcomed 36 baby pandas to the AOII sisterhood! The chapter would like to thank all of the

gracious parents for all of the support and donations that were made towards our recruitment! Lambda Tau could not

have had this success without you! The AOII new members included:

Mariah Adams, Meredith Albritton, Taylor Ashworth, Becca Baudin, Amber

Bergeron, Raven Casteel, Haley Cox, Maggie Davis, Morgan Evans, Victoria

Gonyea, Emily Greer, Dawn Guillot, Paige Harrel, Kaitlyn Harville, Mallorie Hayes,

Alaina Johnson, Erika Lowry, Corinne Melancon, Haley Miles, Brittney Mowry, Leslie Neider, Sara Pace, Haley Perry, Kylie Raines, Stacy Reppond, Savannah

Robinson, Meredith Scelfo,

Dacey Shirley, Miranda Smith, Melissa

Snelling, Ceara Torres, and Karley Ware.

New Member News

The new members were pledged in on September 9th and have been learning

all about AOII at their weekly meetings lead by New Member Educator, Tracey Nyguen, and

Assistant, Rachel Barnes. The girls have bonded through their new

member retreat and their participation in philanthropy events such as the

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. In addition, the baby pandas have been

getting to know the older girls through weekly Special Stella dates! Big

Sisters have been selected, and the chapter is anxiously awaiting Big Sister/ Little Sister Reveal on

November 1st!

Chapter Chat The chapter has also been active around the Greek Community! The AOIIs placed second at Pi Kappa Alpha’s annual Pike Fest. The girls

dominated in activities such as Tug-of-War, Egg Toss, and many more! Also, on September 25th, the Kappa Deltas hosted a Friendship Dinner for all of the sororities on campus! There were

different vendors selling Greek products, and many door prizes were

given out. It was a great opportunity to spend time with the other Greek girls!

In addition, AOII is the intermural Soccer Champions, dominating all

competitors! Since our Warhawks are doing so great this football season, the AOIIs have been proudly supporting them! The

girls love to make their favorite dishes to share with chapter at every

tailgate! AOIIs never lack Warhawk spirit!

A Message From Our President… Dear proud AOII parents,

Hi! My name is Katie Nicosia and I am the Lambda Tau Chapter President!

Lambda Tau has started off the semester great! During AOII’s formal

recruitment, we picked up 36 new members! It would not have been possible without your generous

donations! I would like to thank you for supporting us during our busiest time of year, and please know that it was, and still is, greatly appreciated! The

rest of the semester will be fun filled and full of ULM and AOII sprit! With

homecoming approaching, AOII is excited to continue supporting the Warhawks! The new members will officially become actives in Alpha

Omicron Pi in early November when initiation is held! Roseball, our fall formal where our new members are

presented, will be November 10, 2012, and I know every girl is looking for the perfect dress….and date! Soon, we will start preparing for the annual Greek Songfest, and I know each member participating will work hard to make

sure we keep the trophy! With all the exciting events approaching I am excited to watch the Lambda Tau chapter participate and show their

school and sorority sprit!

Alpha Love, Katie Nicosia

Upcoming Events *Homecoming Week 2012 is October

22nd-27th. The AOIIs willing be participating in events such as the

Greek Step Show and the Homecoming Parde. These events will all lead up to the Homecoming game on Saturday the

27th against the University of Southern Alabama!

*Parents Weekend will be November 3rd. We will be tailgating in the Grove.

All parents are invited. Please see invitation for more details!

*Roseball 2012 will be on November 10th at the American Legion Hall in

Monroe. New Member Parents will be receiving invitations soon!

*Song Fest will be held on November 7th. The AOIIs, as reigning champions,

are striving to keep their winning streak alive!

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Questions: Natalie Kern Vice President of Communications/

Alumnae Relations kernns@warhawks.ulm.edu

Or Advisor- Whitney Jones: joneswp@warhawks.ulm.edu