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Vanderbilt University Colonization has begun and we need your help!

 Shelia Porada has graciously agreed to coordinate all of our great alumnae volunteers.  Please review the information below and respond to Sheila at smylsu@aol.com by January 25th if you would be available to assist with any of these events.  No need to ‘reply all’ – just email Sheila directly with which nights you are available, and rank them in order of preference if you are available multiple evenings. It is possible to have some people for set up and some for tear down if that works better for your schedule.  Please coordinate with Sheila so she knows we have enough volunteers.  Thanks in advance for your willingness to help!
 
Here’s the schedule:
 
Saturday, January 28:  ZTA Foundation President Becky Kirwan, ZTA National Housing Corporation President Julia Hill, Former National President Alice Mathews, VPAII Diane Keegan, National Secretary Treasurer Dinah Laughery, Mentors Karen Mills and Kathy Stampe, Director of New Chapter Dolores Gastineau, District President (Texas) Carolyn Carpenter, Executive Director Deb Ensor and myself will begin infoviewing from 3PM – 7PM on Saturday.  Infoviews are simply one-on-one 20 minute meetings where the PNMs meet with a member of the Extension Team for an interview and ‘getting to know you’ conversation. 
 
Sunday, January 29 – Alumnae Work Party
Time: 2PM – 6PM
Location:  Old DG House (now called Cumberland), Vandy campus (see directions below)
We need YOUR assistance preparing door decs, stuffing bid day bags and putting together the New Member Manuals.  It’s a fun crafting day!  The more who can attend, the better!  Even if you are not a crafter, we can use your help!
 
Monday, January 30 – Experience the Possibilities Open House
Infoviews during the day and “Experience the Possibilities” Open House in the evening.
 
Collegians from Beta Lambda at the University of Louisville will attend this evening as hostesses and talk to the PNMs.
 
Alumnae Help Needed:
Time: Arrive by 6:00 to help with set up/tear down.  Event starts at 7PM and should end by 8:30PM. 
Location: Student Life Center, Ballroom A
Number of alumnae needed: 5-8
Dress code: Business attire with something turquoise and your ZTA badge.
To do:
This is the lightest day for decorations so just some minor set up help is needed.
Tuesday, January 31 – Think Pink! Think Zeta Philanthropy Event
Infoviews during the day and “Think Pink!” Philanthropy party in the evening. 
 
Collegians from Zeta chapter at UT will attend this evening as hostesses and talk to the PNMs.
 
Alumnae Help Needed:
Time: Arrive by 5:00 to help with set up/tear down.  Event starts at 7PM and should end by 8:30PM.   We have many, many philanthropy items to put on the tables.  We will start set up at 1PM that day so if you can come during the day, we can certainly use your help!
Location: Student Life Center, Board of Trust Room
Number of alumnae needed: 8-10
Dress code: Business attire with something pink and your ZTA badge.
To do:
This is a big day with lots of set up because the PNMs will be decorating spoons with beads, etc. 
Set out table & craft decorations & ZTA information – there is a lot to put on the tables
Wednesday, February 1 – Invitation Only Preference
Collegians from Iota Chi at MTSU will attend this evening as hostesses and to perform a preference ceremony.
 
Alumnae Help Needed:
Time: Arrive by 5:00 to help with set up/tear down.  Event starts at 7PM and should end by 9:30PM.  If you are available and would like to come during the day (starting at 1PM), we would gladly put you to work!  We have to put chair covers on approximately 130 chairs and that takes a good bit of time.
Location: Student Life Center, Board of Trust Room
Number of alumnae needed: 10+
Dress code: Black dress/suit/pantsuit and your ZTA badge.
To do:
Set chair covers & ties
Set displays
Members of the Extension Team will be there to let you know what needs to be completed for each day.  We will have all supplies – we just need helping hands to help us put everything together before the PNMs arrive to experience our ZTA sisterhood!
 
Thursday, February 2:  Bid Day
 
This is the big day to celebrate all of our new members!  If you would like to stop by, please do.  If you are an advisor, we’d love for you to be there so we can introduce you.  We have access to the room all day and will start set up at 2PM.  Bid Day will start at 7PM.  You are welcome to come early if you can help us set up.
Time: 7PM – 9PM
Location: Student Life Center, Board of Trust Room
Dress code: Business casual
Directions & Parking
Alumnae Work Party – Old DG house (now called Cumberland)
Colonization Events – Student Life Center & Calhoun Hall
 
I’ve attached a map with visitor parking (marked in red) and highlighted the Old DG House (work party), Student Life Center (colonization events) and Calhoun Hall (formal pledging) in turquoise. There is not a lot of parking closeby, so I would suggest carpooling and using this map.
 
Unfortunately, the DG House (now named “Cumberland”) does not have an exact address. The closest address is:
The Panhellenic House (the future home of ZTA) – the DG house, which is 3 story red brick, is directly behind this house
118 24th Ave S
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37212
For more information about visitor parking, go to this website:  http://www.vanderbilt.edu/traffic_parking/visitor-parking.php
 
Initiation & Reactivation Weekend – 3/23 & 3/24
On another note, the initiation of the colony members and installation of the new chapter is scheduled for March 23 & 24 so please mark your calendar for this historic event!  Exact times are still being determined for the weekend and as those details are finalized, I will keep you informed so you can update your calendar. 

Updated 2011-2012 Bylaws were voted on at the Aug. 24 membership party. To read the bylaws, click here.

2011-2012 Nashville Alumnae Membership Kick-off Party – 8.24.11!!
Thank you for attending the 2011 Kick-off Party. If you were unable to attend, check out our events and how to join pages for more information!!

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Alumnae-Collegiate Chair Position Open
Our Alumnae-Collegiate Chair position is currently vacant.  If you are interested, contact Jessica Bowers, Chapter President.

Changes to Alumnae District and National Officers
National Council has also made some changes to the district for Tennessee because of the growth of alumnae chapters in the state.  Middle and West Tennessee will be considered District 16-B.  East Tennessee (Cookeville, Knoxville, Tri-Cities, and Chattanooga) are now in District 16-A and join the two Kentucky chapters.  They will be served by Barbara Priest. Both Kentucky and Tennessee are being moved back into Alumnae Area I and are served by VPA Lori Peters.

Online Giving Available on National Website
You can now make donations to the Foundation through the ZTA website using a credit card.  The process is simple. You can select a preset amount to donate or enter a specific amount yourself. The site accepts Visa and MasterCard only, and you will need to enter the security code from the back of your card. Once you have completed all the information, you simply click the “Donate” button to send your gift to the Foundation. After a few seconds of processing, you will see a confirmation screen that includes your name and address, the date, the amount, and the last four digits of your credit card. You may print this screen as your receipt. You will also receive a thank you letter from the ZTA Foundation.

“Mommy and Z” Program!
If you’re a mom with little ones and would like to be involved in kid-friendly activities, we’ll be adding some new  “Mommy and Z” events to our calendar soon.  We will offer weekday and weekend events to accomodate moms who work and those who don’t.  If you would like to receive Evite notifications on those events, please click here to be added to that distribution list.  If you have ideas for events/outings, please share!

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