2nd Saturday Outing to Celebrate MacDowell Month

What better way to celebrate MacDowell Month than by enjoying local art and sharing with your family? Teach your children early about Fine Arts and the importance of supporting and loving art!


Second Saturdays at MFH both delight and educate
12:30 AM, Jan 13, 2013

Getting their fingers dirty with pastel crayons and creating art together on a Saturday afternoon will always be a fond memory for local mom Jennifer Humayun and her 10-year-old daughter, Ursula.

Humayun said they were just looking to spend a day at the Museum of Florida History when they stumbled into the Second Saturday activities. The group of about 20 parents and children took a tour of the museum’s temporary exhibit, Reflections: Paintings of Florida, 1865-1965. After the tour they recreated one of the works in the exhibit.

“It’s enriching because the kids don’t realize that they are learning about the history of Florida and then art,” Humayun said. “All these different aspects that are woven together — art, history and spending time with family — people should be out here. This will be a memory I never forget.”

Second Saturdays at MFH have been going on for years, said Bonnie McCluskey, museum program supervisor.

The program is always focused on an exhibit at the museum and is family oriented, added Jennie Brock, museum educator. In the coming months, activities on Second Saturdays will include story time about Florida wildlife and a recycled art project.

“It teaches the kids a sense of their history — what their environment was, where they come from — and I love that they are doing it through art,” said Antje Meissner, who brought her children to the museum for the activities.

“It’s difficult to get kids interested in art exhibits and I think they are doing a great job with that here,”she added.

Special guestPerdita Ross came for this month’s program and led the hands-on art project.

“I hope they took away that art is always about something,” Ross said, local artists and art educator.

“It has significance to where you live, what you see and history.”

“The kids were a lot of fun,” she added.

Ursula had a good time, plus she got to learn about sable palms being the state tree and about whooping cranes.

“I like drawing and being able to be creative,” she said. “And it’s really fun that kids get to learn about plants and Florida history — but in a fun way.”

Celebrate 35 Years of Refuge House in Leon County!

 

We are proud to support Refuge House's 35 years of helping domestic violence survivors in Leon County! We hope lots of people visit the Thrift Shop on Saturday for this fun event.

 

For our sisters:  Fill your Saturday with fun by celebrating our local collegiate who is winning a scholarship at the Alumnae Panhellenic of Tallahassee luncheon at 11:00 a.m., and then swinging by by the Refuge House's Thrift Shop to show support for Refuge House's 35th Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy the big sale and party!  

 

Look for Danielle their development director and our Alpha Chi Omega sister!  

 

 

MacDowell Month Ideas

From Daily Good, a list to grow your creativity that is perfect for MacDowell Month!

Art Every Day Tasks

Visit a museum or galleryTake a street art walking tourTake a photoResearch an artistCreate something handmade and give it to someoneSign up for an art classCreate a floral or stone arrangementMake a self-portraitDoodle for 10 minutes straightFrame something you have been meaning to frameSketch somebody and give them the pictureCreate a font type for your nameCreate a business cardCheck out an art book at the libraryBreak something. (You have to destroy in order to create!)Make a collageSupport the local arts scene by going to a local festival, music event, art show, play, museum exhibit, etc.Make a card for someone you loveMake an inspiration board (moodboard) for a future projectDraw some chalk art on the sidewalkMake origamiFinger paintIllustrate a song that inspires youAdd an art blog's RSS feed to your readerDraw the best part of todaySend a friend a link to your favorite artist's workCreate a place in your home to store your creative suppliesClose your eyes and draw for five minutesDraw yourself as a cartoonTake your camera with you on a walk and document the experienceCreate an artist’s workspace in your home

Refuge House Needs YOU: DVAM is everyday!

Looking for a meaningful to remember Martin Luther King, Jr. Day? How about helping another? As Alpha Chi Omegas we know Hera Day can be everyday; just like DVAM is not for October only.

The Refuge House pantry at the emergency shelter is quite busy around the holidays and the survivors there always appreciate your contributions and assistance. Below you will a few food bag ideas: Please consider those less fortunate who need our assistance. On your next trip to the grocery store pack a bag or two just for Refuge House. You can call Refuge House at (850) 922-6062 to arrange a drop off point.

THANK YOU *** THANK YOU *** THANK YOU

Every Day Paper Bag

1-(16oz) any dry pasta

1-jar of pasta sauce

1-(8oz) rice

1-box of cereal

1-box of shake-n-bake

1-container of applesauce

2-cans of soup

1-can of corn

1-can of mixed vegetables

1-can of tuna

Must Have Paper Bag

1-box of trash bags (33 or 66 gallons)

1-2lb bag of flour

1-2lb+ bag of sugar

1-box of mashed potatoes

2-boxes of variety snacks

1-bag of dried beans

Wish I Had Paper Bag

1-bottle of dish detergent

1-paper towel set

1-bottle of aspirin/ibuprofen

1-bottle of each adult & children cold medicine

Good for You Paper Bag

1-gallon of juice

1-bag of maseca masa (to make tortillas)

2-cans of fruit

2-cans of beans

1-can of green bean

1-snack pack of raisins

Can’t live Without Paper Bag

1-package of diapers (sizes 4, 5 & 6)

1-package of pads & tampons

2-cans of disinfectant (Lysol)

1-package of toilet paper

Let’s Clean Paper Bag

1-gallon of bleach

1-container of laundry detergent

1-bottle of hand soap

1-bottle of multipurpose cleaner

teaser for APT scholarship luncheon 2013

Come join the fun with ETE. Also, consider donating a basket or other gift certificate. We are so proud to have supported MANY Beta Eta collegiate winners of the past years! Your participation and donations allow this. 

Contact Amy or Jenn for more information or visit us on Facebook or tweet us @AXOETE.

 

 2013 Scholarship Luncheon Announced

Alumnae Panhellenic of Tallahassee, Inc.

2013 Scholarship Awards Luncheon

Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11 o’clock a.m.

Pi Beta Phi Sorority House * 519 West Jefferson Street

 

 Bid on fabulous gift baskets, merchandise, edibles and more! Enjoy a delicious luncheon and wonderful awards ceremony.

Please respond no later than January 31, 2013 by mailing your check for $25.00 to:

Alumnae Panhellenic of Tallahassee, Inc.

Attn: Kathy Dilworth

364 Cherry Bluff Lane

Tallahassee, FL 32312

Note: Please indicate your sorority affiliation and if you would prefer a vegetarian meal.

Alumnae Chapter, business sponsored themed gift baskets and donations for the auction are needed. Contact President, Kathy Dilworth at 850-508-575 or by email at Kathy.A.Dilworth@gmail.com

 
 
Some fun from last year:  
 All the ingredients for two fun baskets donated by ETE destined to be enjoyed at the Silent Auction.





The treasures to be discovered in the Silent and Live Auction always surprise and delight us!


And visit our pictures from 2012, 2011 and 2010 - LOOK AT US HAVING FUN 
and winning awards :)

 
Visit Alumnae Panhellenic of Tallahasse online:
 or on 
Facebook

 

AVON - Empowerment Circle of Support Necklace

A fun way to support DVA.

Empowerment Circle of Support Necklace


 Silvertone. 16 1/2" L with 3 1/2" extender. 100% of net profits ($3.04) will be donated to the Avon Foundation for programs dedicated to ending violence against women.

“Violence against women is a global epidemic. Since 2005, Avon has donated more than $39 million to organizations and programs working to save lives today – and to one day end domestic violence. Learn more at avonfoundation.org. Wear the Empowerment Necklace proudly – you are making a difference! Thanks for your support,” – Reese Witherspoon, Avon’s Global Ambassador

Domestic Violence Resource Guide FREE with purchase.

State Day in Florida - Save the Date! for February

Our Florida State Day is Saturday, February 23^th 2013 in Deland at Stetson University -  details to follow.  
Please mark your calendars, and plan to join us!


Alumnae from around Florida will be there 
and all seven of our collegiate chapters:
Beta Eta, Beta Omicron,  
Gamma Iota, Gamma Chi, Gamma Pi,  
Theta Sigma and Kappa Xi
  

Blogger recaps from Past State Days from around the country:



Florida:  http://axoete.blogspot.com/2010/12/floridas-state-day.html

http://www.simplysoutherngirl.com/2011/02/florida-alpha-chi-omegas-united.html



Nebraska:  http://axokk.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/state-day-2010-recap/


Ohio: http://www.circleoffood.com/blog/2011/04/11/alpha-chi-omega-state-day-2011/ 

http://blog.mountunion.edu/blog/state-day/ 


Oklahoma:  http://www.alphachiomegarhorho.com/?page_id=243 


Arizona:  http://axoomicronphiomicronvirtual.blogspot.com/2011/07/zeta-pi-collegians-and-advisors-meet.html 


Illinois:  http://www.iotalambdaiota.com/Newsletter1111.pdf