The Beginning of the Fall 2011 Semester

Tomorrow is the first official day of the fall semester, and the Alpha Chi's are all ready to begin this school year.  To welcome the freshmen class, we have hung a gorgeous banner encouraging them to go greek.  Recruitment is still a couple weeks away, but we are not wasting any time promoting greek life.  

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On Thursday the executive board moved into their rooms at 29 Madbury road.  We were allowed to move in early because on Friday from 8 am to 11 am and 11 am to 1 pm, two groups of the exec board helped freshmen move into their dorm rooms.  We all wore our new PACE tee shirts with Alpha Chi Omega on the front and Go Greek on the back.  

Sarah McCausland and Lauren Freeman during Freshmen move in

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On Saturday, the rest of those living in the house began to move in.  The house was quite a mess, but it quickly disappeared as everyone began to organize their rooms.  Everyone worked hard to paint during the summer and decorate their rooms when they moved in.  

The foyer during move in

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While the rest of those living in house were getting situated, the exec board went to the Memorial Union Building on campus and took part in their exec retreat.  We went over our plans for the entire semester.  It took a lot of time, but the plans for the rest of the semester look great. 

Rho Psi, Sarah Oliveria, Rho Psi, Kasey Lynch, Cait Buckley, Lauren Freeman, Sarah McCausland, Sarah Trombley, Paige Fagan, and Laura Gilbert

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Due to Hurricane Irene, the University of New Hampshire curtained operations starting Sunday until Monday.  The house lost power for most of the day Sunday but it returned around 5 o'clock that night.  The following day, the sun was shinning and there were no clouds in the sky.  Many sisters took advantage of the great weather and the cancelation of classes and took a trip to a local beach.  

Alpha Chi's on the beach

Northeast Executive Board Retreat

Today, the Alpha Tau chapter of Alpha Chi Omega made their way down to MIT for the Northeast Executive Board Retreat.  Other Alpha Chi's in attendance were the chapters from MIT, URI, and UMass.  The event started off with an introduction by Jennifer Crotty and then a talk about expectations.  We also learned more about how to delegate to each of our committees and then a mock chapter meeting was held.  Afterwards, lunch was served and each officer went to a specific breakout session.  Upon returning, a mock CRSB meeting was held along with instructions on how to fill out an event planning pack.  Finally, we learned more about the collegiate Experience Volunteer Team and before we knew it the day was over.  

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Sarah Trombley, Sarah Oliveria, and Kelsey Horrigan

Paige Faigan and Evelyn Graff

Jennifer Crotty speaking about expectations

Nicole Botich addressing the Northeast Executive Boards

Mock CRSB meeting

Our chapter advisor, Lexi Swiminer, speaking about CRSB

UNH Greek Awards

Today, our past and current exec attended the UNH Greek Awards.  We walked away with the more awards than any other chapter and even some of the sisters won personal awards.  It was a very successful day and it was great for our chapter to get recognition for all the hard work the exec board did last spring and this fall.  

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Evelyn Graff, Sarah McCausland, and Sarah Trombley

Meghan Perry, Adriana Duffin, and Danielle Wanik

Megan Perry, Adriana Duffin, Danielle Wanik, Laura Gilbert, and Paige Fagan

Brianna Desrochers, Taylor Risotti, and Lauren Freeman

Riley Rousakis, Evelyn Graff, Sarah McCausland, Sarah Trombley, Sarah Oliverira, Kasey Lynch, and Melissa Gregory

Current President Lauren Freeman accepting an award

Paige Fagan accepting an award on behalf of her big, who is currently studying abroad

Past President Micaela Flynn accepting an award

Top Row: Micaela Flynn, Riley Rousakis, Evelyn Graff, Kasey Lynch, Danielle Wanik, Brianna Desrochers, Lauren Freeman, and Cait Buckley

Middle Row: Laura Gilbert, Sarah Oliveira, Meghan Perry, Paige Fagan, and Lexi Swinimer

Bottom Row: Sarah McCausland, Adriana Duffin, Sarah Trombley, Melissa Gregory, and Taylor Rissoti

Micaela Flynn accepting Most Improved Chapter

Our Plaques 

Our Certificates

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Awards

Most Improved Chapter 

Outstanding Extended Network Program

Greek Ambassador

Unsung  Greek

Tiffany Snyder Dedication- Amy Colvin

Membership Development: Gold Status

Community Service & Philanthropy: Platinum Status

Overall Standing: Silver Status

UNH Officers' Academy

This Saturday, the executive board of the Alpha Tau chapter of Alpha Chi Omega attended the UNH Officer's Academy.   Beginning at 10 am, Adam McCready and Dan Wrona presented various education and problem solving sessions.  Topics included financial responsibility, getting the word out, and strengthening bonds of sisters.  

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Cait Buckley, Kasey Lynch, Sarah McCausland, Laura Gilbert, Sarah Oliviera, Cara Rapoport, Kelsey Horrigan, Paige Fagan, Evelyn Graff, and Sarah Trombley

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"Eye opening and helpful for my leadership role in the year to come." Kasey- VP CRS

"Helpful hints to plan events and ways to live with less stress." Paige- VP Fraternal Relations

"I learned a lot about organization and planning in advance!"  Laura- VP Membership Development

"I learned many great tips to make events fun and more engaging.  Also how to get more sisters involved!"  Sarah M.- VP Intellectual Development

"The seminar for finance was extremely helpful." Kelsey- VP Finance

"The most important thing I learned was how to deal with sisters ideas and how to include them in my plans." Evelyn- Social Chair

"I learned a lot about involving all members and having a ton of excitement.  I will definitely utilize these skills with the new members." Sarah T.- VP Member Education

"I learned about how to motivate the chairs on my council and to deal with difficult people." Cara- VP of Panhellenic Council

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