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100 Things We Love About Convention

100 Things We Love About Convention

To mark 100 days until we meet in Dallas for the 63rd National Convention, Alpha Chi Omega staff shared 100 of things they love about this biennial celebration and can’t wait for you to experience. What would you add to this list?  

  1. Knowing you’re part of a tradition that goes back to 1891 

  1. Meeting new sisters 

  1. Reunion Night table decorations 

  1. Meeting staff and volunteers that you email with every day 

  1. Recognizing new chapters during the National Chapter Meeting 

  1. Reconnecting with chapter sisters 

  1. Meeting your remote volunteer team in person 

  1. Seeing everyone’s stars on their nametags from Star Booth donations 

  1. Learning a new way to sing a favorite Alpha Chi song 

  1. Getting your Olympian crown 

  1. Watching the State of the Enterprise 

  1. Making a custom hat at the Flea Style Hat Bar excursion 

  1. Gifts at Carnation Celebration 

  1. Our convention hotel is between Olive Street and Pearl Street  

  1. Reunion Night school “rivalries” 

  1. Getting your convention tote bag 

  1. Adding this year’s convention charm to your bracelet 

  1. Cheering for an award winner 

  1. Participating in songs and chants with the whole room 

  1. Seeing items from our archives 

  1. Wearing Alpha Chi clothing 

  1. Voting as a delegate 

  1. Watching our National Council be installed 

  1. Waiting to see if your chapter will receive a national award 

  1. Thanking a sister with a donation to the Star Booth 

  1. Going to the Past Consultant Reception 

  1. Celebrating the NHC’s 30th anniversary 

  1. Tasting yummy food on the Texas BBQ Tour excursion 

  1. Congratulating the sisters who won awards earlier in the year 

  1. Bringing gift cards to support a local shelter 

  1. Gifting a star to someone new you’ve met that weekend 

  1. Being part of Ritual on a grand scale 

  1. Olympian recognition – who will be our sister with the most convention attendances? 

  1. Centennial Sash Ceremony 

  1. Milestone pinnings 

  1. Learning how to play shuffleboard with sisters during Saturday’s excursion 

  1. Alumnae initiation 

  1. Built-in vacation in a new city 

  1. Cheering for your region in Star Booth 

  1. Fancy desserts 

  1. Photo ops 

  1. Boots are appropriate all weekend 

  1. Networking 

  1. Meeting new-to-you sisters from your chapter 

  1. Trying new food in the destination city 

  1. Having an opportunity to wear your badge, guard and dangles 

  1. Honoring sisters during Hall of Memory 

  1. Sporting your Alpha Chi gear while traveling 

  1. Being in awe of sharing our Ritual with hundreds of sisters 

  1. Singing karaoke at Punchbowl Social with sisters Saturday night 

  1. Having a fun reason to wear your Alpha Chi jewelry 

  1. Connecting with like-minded sisters at the Major Donor Reception 

  1. Celebrating our bond at the Sisterhood Luncheon 

  1. A whole weekend dedicated to Alpha Chi 

  1. Sea of white outfits 

  1. Seeing Alpha Chi decorations all over the hotel 

  1. Exploring the city  

  1. Sending a postcard to a sister during the Sisterhood Social 

  1. Finding your new favorite Alpha Chi swag 

  1. Being in the official convention photo and forever being a part of history 

  1. Finally getting the chance to wear fringe  

  1. Taking a photo with the big Greek letters 

  1. Late-night conversations with sisters 

  1. Visiting sponsor tables 

  1. Finding a mentor 

  1. Hearing about the impact of our gifts at the Foundation Luncheon 

  1. Getting your headshot taken 

  1. Participating in Convention Connections 

  1. Meeting national officers 

  1. Having fun at the Sisterhood Social 

  1. Participating in the largest Ritual ceremony 

  1. Learning skills to support your volunteer role 

  1. Professional development opportunities 

  1. Gaining insights on the collegiate experience 

  1. Spotting other Alpha Chi sisters at the airport 

  1. Singing “The Toast” 

  1. Chatting with sisters in the app 

  1. Meeting sisters at the Olive Circle Reception 

  1. Getting dressed up for Carnation Celebration 

  1. Finding something in common with a sister at your dinner table 

  1. Hearing from the keynote speaker 

  1. Shopping at the Dallas Farmers Market 

  1. Learning from sisters at education sessions 

  1. Never knowing who you’ll meet in the elevator  

  1. Seeing everyone in red and green on Sunday 

  1. Remarks from the National President 

  1. Hearing the fun Courtesy Resolutions 

  1. Witnessing history as we elect new leadership 

  1. Processional of Past National Presidents and current National Council members 

  1. Recognition of donor rolls during Foundation Luncheon 

  1. Volunteering 

  1. Passing notes in National Chapter Meetings 

  1. Cheering for your chapter on the chapter slideshow 

  1. Interacting with the pages 

  1. Attending the Past National Council Reception 

  1. Meeting other volunteers from your province 

  1. Late-night bonding with sisters 

  1. Grabbing coffee with a new sister-friend 

  1. Representing your chapter  

  1. The pride we all feel in our Alpha Chi Omega membership all weekend long 



Register for convention by May 1 for the lowest price and guaranteed swag items. We can’t wait to get in step with Alpha Chi!