Thankful to be a Zeta Alumna!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I would post a top 5 list. Here are the Top 5 Reasons I Love Being an Active ZTA Alumna:

5. I stay connected to all the ZTA happenings locally and nationally.
4. I get to share wisdom with collegians and draw energy & enthusiasm from them.
3. I have lots of fun and informative activities scheduled for me to choose from!
2. I can serve my community and promote breast cancer education & awareness.
1. I have made so many new friends and strengthened the ties of sisterhood!

My alumnae membership has enabled me to build on my collegian experience by exposing me to even more amazing women and opportunities. I cannot imagine my Zeta experience only lasting a few short years in college. For me, Zeta is forever!

I am very thankful to be a ZTA alumna, and I give thanks for all of my sisters.

Province Wide Officer Training (PWOT) for Collegians

“Save the Date” for Province Wide Officer Training. It will be held in Springfield, MO on Saturday, January 16. This event is a training in which all of the collegiate chapters from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas will come together to share ideas, be trained in their specific offices, and be trained in topics that seem to be challenging our chapters. In addition, there will be a training specifically designed for Treasurers and Financial Advisors that is taught by a CFMC. This is a great training and highly recommended for all Financial Advisors in the area! During the day, we will also be holding an Advisor’s training for current advisors and anyone who would like to become an advisor. We are hoping to incorporate parts of the training that National Council created for advisors that was provided over the summer to a limited amount of advisors in our area. This is a great opportunity for alumnae to support collegians and learn more about serving as an advisor. Attend if you can!

DP Travels & Official Visits

October has been a busy month for your humble District President. I started the month by traveling to Manhattan, KS to meet with local alumnae on October 3. We gathered at a local coffee shop and made great progress with establishing the new Flint Hills, KS alumnae chapter. They selected their name, set the dues level and voted in their first slate of EC officers. This dedicated group has 15 dues-paying members and is on track to be fully chartered by the end of the year. They are eager to welcome ZTA back to the Kansas State campus in the fall of 2010!

I joined the Province President XVIIB in Joplin, MO to meet with alumnae about Tri-State of Joplin chapter reorganization and opportunities for Eta Upsilon advisors on October 24. The alumnae there are getting organized for the year and look forward to renewing their legacy of sisterhood and collegiate support. They are making plans for two events before the end of the year!

On November 1, I joined Kansas City Metro EC officers for a great retreat and planning meeting. We covered many topics, but most of our discussion centered on increasing membership and participation. We discussed strategic recruiting, the importance of follow-ups and personal contact, diverse programming and evaluating programs and how to foster emotional connections for women. They are processing some feedback from members and may do a survey in January. They are working hard to double their current membership level and achieve Crown Chapter at Convention this summer!

I am very proud of the hard work going on all throughout our district, and I look forward to meeting with Mid-Missouri and Lawrence, KS Area alumnae this year as well. Check the blog for more updates!