Dear New York City alumnae sisters,
Spring is my favorite time here in the city as it brings gorgeous weather, a spirit of hopefulness and a renewed energy from all New Yorkers. It is also a time to reflect on our sisterhood in Alpha Xi Delta as we celebrate our annual Founder's Day! Our Executive Board is hoping that 2010 is a banner year for our Alumnae Association and we need YOU to be apart of it.
This year I would like to ask all of our sisters in this area to reflect on what Alpha Xi Delta has done for you (and what you have done for her) in your alumnae life. We can all easily recall the benefits from our chapter life - lifetime memories, leadership experience, a sense of belonging (not to mention countless awesome photos from theme parties, Big Sis/Lil Sis nights, etc.)
This Founder's Day I would challenge you to rededicate yourself to the benefits to be had from being an active alumna member in our organization and all the ways you can benefit even beyond college.
A few benefits include:
- Get involved in Autism Speaks - one of the world's most respected and important Autism causes
- Make some new career connections (you never know what career a sister may have, who they may know, or how they can connect you!)
- Make new friends, enjoy girl time, grow your personal network of ladies
- Explore the city and try new restaurants, bars, landmarks and more!
- Fulfill your promise when you were initiated that you would commit to lifetime membership.
The great thing about our Alumnae Association is that it's a low time commitment (we usually have 1 event per month), low cost to pay dues (only $50 annually - of which $20 goes to pay your national alumnae dues), and we offer a variety of events to suit everyone's budget, interests, and neighborhood!
Here are some very simple ways you can help us improve the NYC alum group:
- Join our Facebook group
- Read our blog regularly
- Make sure we have your correct Email address
- Pay your Alumnae Association dues ($50 per calendar year)
- Attend our events as often as you can - and bring another sister!
- Tell other Alpha Xi Deltas who live here in the city to do the same on all of the above!
With your help, we will make our sisterhood stronger and enrich your life in the process. I hope to see you at Founder's Day or one of our other events coming up soon.
In TFJ always,
Jami Stigliano Andosca
President
NYC Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association
Beta Alpha, Univ of Texas '97