Initiation in Nashville

I travelled to Nashville on the 10th to celebrate the initiation of two new members. From the beautiful table decorations to the delicious food to the warm hospitality of our Eta Alpha sisters, the entire evening was lovely.

(Look! I remembered my camera, and had fresh batteries!)

The ritual table

Eta Alpha participated in a Nashville event on Thursday evening to raise funds for the various art groups in the county; they decorated a table in a wintry theme, complete with paintings by Eta Alpha sister Phyllis: The paintings and the stockings (also created by sisters) were to be the favors for participants sitting at that table, and the centerpiece was to be auctioned off. Eta Alpha's Annual Log Cabin Tour had to be cancelled last summer due to the flooding in Southern Indiana; however, the Chapter is rallying, and selling Scrip and Kroger cards, and I think there are some other plans in the works. Of course, they are already working on the tour for next summer -- I am looking forward to helping out with that!

Peace,

Georgiann

Brownstown's 75th Anniversary

I was honored to be invited to the Style Show/Brunch celebrating Beta Mu's 75th Anniversary. It was held at WR Ewing, an event site owned by PIX sisters. The lovely clothes were from Lockett's in Columbus.

I took my camera this time, but my batteries were dead. But trust me, it was beautiful, from the fashions to the table decorations to the wonderful food.

Mary Sue Spurgeon of the Auxiliary Chapter gave a history of Beta Mu; perhaps the most interesting bit of information was that when the Chapter started, they raised money by renting out jigsaw puzzles for 1cent per day. Don't you just love hearing about Psi Ote ingenuity?

Thanks to the Beta Mu Chapter for a wonderful time.

Peace,
Georgiann

Jasper's Country Auction

My friend, Madge, and I visited Zeta Mu, Jasper, for their Country Auction. It was great fun, as you can imagine with the Jasper girls! Where else would they try to get order by banging a beer bottle on the table?! (Wish I had remembered my camera for that!)
Thanks, Zeta Mu for the invitation -- you are terrific!

Peace,
Georgiann

New Castle 100th Anniversary

It was an honor to be invited to Theta's 100th Anniversary. Here are some pictures from the lovely afternoon:

Would you look at that turquoise/yellow rose tree?! Gorgeous!

National President Diana Lamb and Theta's presidentNational Council membersCongratulations to Theta!

Indiana Charity Gaming Seminars

Since many Chapters are involved in bingos, raffles and other gaming-type fund raisers, I thought I would share the information I recently received from the Indiana Gaming Commission. Seminars will be held this fall, which will include

"representatives for the IRS, Indiana Department of Revenueand the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission in the morning session. The afternoon session will focus on the types of

license's (sic) that are available, application forms and financial forms."

Topics to be covered include recent law and rule changes, investigations, violations, fines and appeals and financial reports.

There are many dates available to attend the 2008 seminars, to be held at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Indianapolis. The sessions will be held on September 6, 12, 20 and 26, and October 3, 11, 17 and 25. Sessions will begin at 8:30 AM and conclude around 4:30 PM.


You may register by calling the Charity Gaming Division at (317)232-4646 or online at www.seminarregistration@igc.IN.gov

Loyally,
Georgiann

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Georgiann