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AOII collegians, alumnae, and the Florida State University community celebrate the groundbreaking of the Alpha Pi Chapter house.

The iper ALPHA OMICRON PI | OCTOBER 2014

what’s inside The New AlphaLink AOII Foundation News

Leadership Academy 2015 AOII & the Jingle Bell Run

AOII Volunteer Opportunities ... and more

Established in 2001, AOII Properties supports the Fra-ternity through the coordi-nated ownership, mainte-nance and management of the Fraternity’s property and facility interests. AOII Properties services 133 chap-ter corporations across the United States and Canada including free-standing residential chapter houses, suites, townhomes, chapter

rooms and other facilities. Our serviced chapter corporations helped send over 155 additional collegiate members to Leadership Institute this past summer and we are looking forward to being able to send additional collegiate members to Convention in Los Angeles next summer.

This has been an exciting year for AOII Properties. We have purchased two houses, finished building one, completely renovated another and started construction on one. And, let’s not forget all the University- owned projects for townhouses, suites and new chapter rooms that have been overseen by Properties’ staff. We are actively searching for land or facilities at an additional four locations.

In 2014, over $10,000,000 was spent on capital expenditure projects for AOII facilities and over $400,000 was spent on wish list items for our chapters. This fall our AOII Properties Directors have been on the road visiting with chapters and members at eight house dedications and one groundbreaking. In addition, if any of us happen to be in the neighbor-hood of one of our chapters, we are stopping by to see what the Board might be able to do to enhance their membership experience.

As always, if you want more information on AOII Properties or any chapter, please reach out to one of the Board members or Corporation Services staff.

Fraternally,

Letter from Jane Tessmer |AOII Properties Board President

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AOII Foundation Board of Directors Nominations due October 22

AOII Executive Board Elections Process Interest Forms dueOctober 22

Leadership Academy Scholarship Applications due October 24

ELC Applications dueJanuary 5

AOII Leadership AcademyFebruary 6 - 8

AOII Foundation ScholarshipApplications dueMarch 1

AOII International ConventionJune 24-28

Jane

SAVE THE DATES

STAY CONNECTED!

Become an AOII Volunteer The Human Resources Committee accepts applications year-round. To speak to a member of the HRC team about which position is right for you, please e-mail hrc@alphaomicronpi.org.

To complete a volunteer application, visit www.alphaomicronpi.org and click Alumnae > Volunteer Opportunities. The following positions are currently open !

New Chapter DevelopmentNetwork Specialist - DevelopmentLambda Rho (Texas Christian University)

Network Specialist - DevelopmentSigma Theta (Sam Houston State University)

Network Specialist - Development

University of Nevada, Reno

Alumnae Advisory Committee Training Opportunity The Fraternity’s Training Ambassador program provides additional leadership development training to the women who work directly with our collegiate chapters. The purpose of the Training Ambassador program is to offer education that develops personal leadership skills, improves commu-nication, and enhances relationships. See what AAC members who have already participated in a training are saying about the opportunity: “The TA was really helpful in moderating the conversations. She helped to keep us on track and focused on our role in supporting the chapter.” “We were able to establish expectations for each other, the chapter, and learn of the chapter’s expectations for the AAC. It was nice to make sure that everyone was on the same page moving forward.” “The TA visit was WONDERFUL - giving us plenty of insight and guid-ance as to the best ways to move forward as an AAC.” “We are a new AAC and this is my first year as an adviser, so I benefited from meeting the team and learning my roles and responsibilities.” To make a request, please click here to review the different trainings that can be facilitated by a Training Ambassador and let us know which one you think your alumnae advisory committee would benefit from most. We look forward to working with you to get a training visit scheduled for your AAC!

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Get ready for the new AlphaLink

Updated. Enhanced. Rebranded. Relaunched.

You have known AlphaLink as the home for AOII reports and forms, and we are excited to introduce a new, rebranded AlphaLink that will have enhanced capabilities that allow this information to be linked to a chapter or member profile. It also allows our entire membership to stay linked to the Fraternity through updating their con- tact information so they can stay engaged and informed.

With this change, many of the processes and procedures that were found on AOII Portals or “old” AlphaLink can now be found in one place – the new database. We recognize that this is a big shift, and we want to provide all of the education that you need to make you feel comfortable with this change. You can listen back to the record-ing of any of the eight webinars we have hosted, view an FAQ page or download our users guides by accessing the ‘database information’ tab on the Fulfilling the Promise page.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your Assistant Director of Chapter Services or Assistant Director of New Chapter Development. You can also contact aoiiresources@alphaomicronpi.org.

· Data access

· Update your information easily and see it reflected automatically

· Update your chapter membership and officer/adviser roles

· Updated reports and forms

· Clean design that is easy to read and follow

AlphaLink’s new benefits

· Paper processes are now electronic; no more mailing paperwork to multiple places!

· Examples of electronic processes: affiliation form and standards paperwork (status requests, probation and suspension)

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Get ready for the new AlphaLink

“To Protect and to Serve”

In February 2015, Collegiate Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents of Standards and Standards Advisers will attend AOII Leadership Acad-emy. In these roles, you are responsible for the welfare of AOII’s most valuable assets - our members. The purpose behind leadership training is to enable members to become leaders throughout their lives by developing skills in a variety of areas. Leadership Academy also provides a fun setting to meet new sisters and share ideas. All leadership sessions will be held at the Cool Springs Marriott and AOII International Headquarters located in Brentwood, TN. Leadership Academy is supported by grants from the AOII Foundation. Chapter Presidents, Vice Presidents of Standards and Standards Advisers will learn more about these important topics:

· Handling difficult conversations· Latest features of AlphaLink and AOII Resources· Ritual and Standards· The Big Three: Booze, Books and Bills· Member Retention· Social Media· Working with other officers and advisers· Leadership Development· Deconstructing Standards

There are scholarships available to assist chapters in attend-ing Leadership Academy. They are brought to you by the Sisters Developing Leaders Together grant from the AOII Foundation raised from Senior Challenge dollars. Applications can be found on the Officer Resource Library under the Leadership Academy 2015 heading. There are a variety of different ways to submit this form based on your level of comfort. If you prefer to print the form, please fill out the information requested and fax or scan and email the document. If you wish to submit electronically, please fill out the requested infor-mation and then rename the file to your chapter name when saving it to your personal computer.

Regardless of your chosen method of submission, please be sure the completed form is sent to your Assistant Di-rector of Chapter Services or Assistant Director of New Chapter Development by October 24th.

Learn more about

AOII LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2015

· Paper processes are now electronic; no more mailing paperwork to multiple places!

· Examples of electronic processes: affiliation form and standards paperwork (status requests, probation and suspension)

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Have you heard about FOUR? FOUR is a way for alumnae to engage with the Fraternity in FOUR specific ways:

1) Join AOII’s new International Alumnae Association (IAA)2) Donate directly to a collegiate chapter3) Volunteer for a chapter near you4) Volunteer for the Fraternity

Help us share the message of FOUR with sisters you know and direct them to the Alumnae area on the AOII website at www.alphaomicronpi.org.

2015-16 ELC Application Available!

Spread the word! The process to select Alpha Omicron Pi’s 2015-16 Educational Leadership Consultant team has begun. The application is available here. Submissions are due no later than January 5, 2015!

The online Foundation Scholarship Application will be posted next month! Diamond Jubilee Scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate and returning alumnae; several named scholarships are also available. Visit the Foundation website now at www.aoiifoundation.org for scholarship criteria and eligibility information. Then, check back next month to begin your application. All applications must be submitted by March 1, 2015.

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AOIIFoundation News

Thanks to donor support, 45 sisters experienced Leadership Programs this year. Of these 45 sisters, six attended the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI). UIFI applications are now available on the Officer Resource Library under the Leadership Academy 2015 heading for the 2015 summer session. We are thankful to our donors for funding educational opportunities such as UIFI for our members so that sisters like Kristan can be inspired to lead both within their

chapter and local community.

“I cannot thank you enough for the opportunity to experience UIFI; it was an experience I will never forget. The most important part of UIFI is taking the lessons I learned and blueprint I created back with me to my chapter and community. I have been inspired to reach out to my Greek Advisor and Greek Council President to share my vision of the community we could become in the future and how I believe we can do so. I also have a new aspiration to continue in my alumna years to work closely with our HQ, or even at HQ for that matter because of the alumnae sisters of other sororities I had met and saw firsthand how rewarding it can be. I am so proud to be a sister of Alpha Omicron Pi!”

Kristan Carney ‘13Vice President of AdministrationSigma Beta Chapter/Saint Joseph’s U

The AOII Foundation is accepting applications for the Executive Director position.

The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership to ensure philanthropic support of programs and services of Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation and Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Development Officer responsible for managing a com-prehensive philanthropic resource program integrated into the strategic plans of the Fraternity and Foundation.

For more information or to apply, please visit www.aoiifoundation.org. Interested applicants may submit their resume to foundationsearch@alphaomicronpi.org.

AOII Foundation Executive Director Position Open

The Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for Board of Directors for the 2015-2017 term. Candidates should have a passion for the Foundation’s mission of enhancing the lives of our members and securing the future of our Fraternity through leadership development, scholarships, and philanthropic endeavors.

Qualified candidates will be prepared to make meaningful contributions in five key areas:

· Strategic Governance & Fiduciary Responsibility, including the ability to develop and promote the strategic agenda and responsibly manage and allocate funds;

· Fundraising, including actively cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and prospec-tive donors, serving as a spokesperson, and donating at a pacesetting level;

· Oversight, including collaborating with and supporting staff and volunteers;

· Leadership, including modeling AOII values and positively advocating for the Foundation and Fraternity; and

· Commitment, including prioritizing Board service and actively participating in and satisfy-ing all Board member obligations.

If you or a sister you know may be qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit the Foundation website at www.aoiifoundation.org for detailed information about board member responsibilities and expectations, and the nominating process. If you have questions, contact janetsiegelbrown@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting nominations is Wednesday, October 22, 2014. The Nominating Committee will present the slate of nominees to Council early in 2015 for election at International Convention in June.

AOII Foundation Board of Directors Nominations

AOII Foundation Scholarship Application Available in November

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Can you help AOII raise $250,000 for arthritis?

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AOII has pledged to raise $250,000 for the Arthritis Foundation’s 2014 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis series. Help us reach our goal!

Can you help AOII raise $250,000 for arthritis?

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1 Start/join a team. Visit www.arthritis.org and navigate to Get Involved > Jingle Bell Run-Walk to view an interactive map of events and find the one closest to you!

2 Recruit for your team. Get your chapter excited about and engaged in the Jingle Bell Run! Tell your friends and family about the event and the reasons why AOII is proud to rally around this important cause.

3 Fundraise! Imagine if every single AOII joined a team and used her email/social media outlets to tell others. Search “Jingle Bell Run” in your mobile app store to find the official JBR mobile app that lets you send emails and post to social networks about your participation right from your phone.