Friday, February 6, 2015

Winter News from IC Alumnae

February 2015:  how did we get this far so fast?  The year has been blurring past, and as this is written, we hope you are warm and snug somewhere.  Whether you are drinking hot chocolate by the fire in Iowa or laying in the sun in your winter location, we hope you celebrate MacDowell month this year by embracing the arts wherever you are.  Take in a performance, spend some time at a local gallery, or cheer on the budding artist in your family.  Our lives are richer and the world is better when we fill it up with the beautiful things art brings to our lives.  Artists come in all different shapes, and sizes and whether its sculpture, music, theatre, or the paper arts of literature and painting, we can "see beauty even in the common things of life" everyday.

Our chapter raised $773.00 for Tiny Hands International this fall, by purchasing beautiful handmade items that support women who have been rescued from human trafficking.  Thank you to everyone who helped support this new philanthropy of our chapter.

We had a great evening of fun and holiday cheer with the women of Sigma Chapter on November 19.  Decorating the tree, and making ornaments was a great way for alumnae and collegians to get to know each other.




To celebrate Hera Day this year, we have been invited to join the Cedar Rapids area chapter for a luncheon on March 7 at the Hotel Kirkwood in CR.  Please plan to attend and RSVP to Jayne Nicholas at janeyn76@gmail.com.  The luncheon starts at 11:30am.

We are also sharing Healthy Relationships Week with Sigma this Wednesday, February 11 from 6:00-8:00pm.  We will be having a booth to make Valentine's Day cards, which the girls can purchase to give to family and friends, or they can make a card to give to someone at DVIP or the Children's Oncology unit at the UIHC.  This event is Wednesday evening.  Contact Sarah Griebahn for more information at 319-621-1777.  Any proceeds will be donated to the Alpha Chi Foundation, as part of our ongoing commitment to support the women of Alpha Chi Omega.

Volunteers needed!  We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Sigma Advisory Board for the upcoming year.  Please contact Elaine McCullough at lainedawg@yahoo.com if you are interested.

And be sure to save the date for our final event of the year--our Hall of Commitment Brunch for the Sigma Seniors will be May 3 at 1pm at the Chapter house.  Hope to see you all there!