Steve Ellis 5K - FUNDED! - SS

We are excited to celebrate the first recipient of Steve's scholarship tonight!

Revisit other pages about Karen (Beta Eta, FSU) and Steve:

http://axoete.blogspot.com/2013/05/steve-ellis-memorial-scholaship-ss.html

http://axoete.blogspot.com/2011/05/steve-ellis-5k-weekend-ss.html

http://axoete.blogspot.com/2010/11/steve-ellis-memorial-scholarship-run.html

http://axoete.blogspot.com/2010/07/congratulations-karen.html

Make sure to check the Facebook page for our next 5K.

Congratulations Karen!

Congratulations, Karen (Beta Eta, FSU), on your new job with Springtime Tallahassee! (see some of our other Alpha Chi Omega connections to this great community event in our post from March 22, 2010 here).

Springtime Tallahassee names Karen Ellis its new executive director

Springtime Tallahassee is welcoming Karen Ellis as its new executive director.

"I feel she has the capability, enthusiasm and qualifications to take it to a new level," said Elle Mick, Springtime Tallahassee general chairwoman.

Ellis, the former March of Dimes community director, will officially start Aug. 4. Springtime Tallahassee is an annual festival that attracts more than 100,000 people for its parade, arts-and-crafts displays and festivities.

Ellis explained that after her husband, Steve Ellis, Tallahassee Democratsenior sports writer, died in November, she knew she needed to make a job change, but felt a little hesitant.

"I wasn't sure if it was going to be the right move for me," she said. "It was a difficult decision to make because I was in my comfort zone with the March of Dimes. And they were there for me when Steve passed. But I put my emotions aside, and I'm coming out of my comfort zone."

Ellis will be replacing Jennifer Naff, whose last day was July 16. With the local March of Dimes, Ellis organized community fundraising events.

"I loved what I did, raising money to save babies," she said. "I loved being in the community and working with the volunteers, which is something I'll still be able to do with Springtime Tallahassee."

Ellis said she plans on improving the branding of the longtime community event, ensuring that the community "understands that the annual event is organized by dedicated volunteers that work all year to bring the festival to the community."

Did you see our sisters in the Tallahassee Magazine?

We love to spot our sisters around town continuing their involvement with our community. You never know where you might find an Alpha Chi Girl!


Deirdre D (Beta Eta) at left






Stefanie J (Beta Eta) 2nd from the right "Capital Area Community Action Agency's Masked Benefit Ball"





Caryn B-D (Beta Xi) at left, "Dedication of the "WOW! Z Lounge" in the FSU College of Business to The Zimmerman Agency"



Anna B (Gamma Iota) at right - more on Anna's race from the Democrat, Monday, March 15, 2010,

Wallace and Busby Scurry to Wins
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Youth still held the advantage in the women's competition though, as Anna Busby [Leon '08] edged out Thomasville master Mary Anne Grayson for the win, 21:03 to 21:09. Nearly 500 runners completed the 15 March 2010 run through the streets of Tallahassee's Killearn Estates."
Additionally, Anna won the UF Panhellenic 5K this past spring which benefited Peaceful Paths (the DV shelter in Gainesville).

Springtime Tallahassee: "Leap Into Springtime" - SS

March 26-27, 2010 - the weather looks like it will cooperate too!

Two of our ETE sisters, Stefanie (Beta Eta - FSU) and Holly (BH), are associated with Springtime Tallahassee. Stefanie and husband are members of Springtime Tallahassee(and son Brian was a "Gent"), and Holly is part of the backbone staff for Springtime Tallahassee.

Friday night will kick off the festival weekend with the Capital City Bank Downtown GetDown from 6:00-10:00 pm in Adams Street Commons.

Saturday, March 27th
aPrior to the parade the Gulf Winds Track Club 35th Annual Springtime Tallahassee 10K race will be run in and around downtown Tallahassee. Target Copy is sponsoring the 10K and their own 1 Mile (Under 16) Run.

aThe Annual Springtime Tallahassee Jubilee in the Park and Grand Parade. The Grand parade will consist of over 100 fun and inviting entries that you do not want to miss, including Krewe floats, marching bands, and some of the best parade units in the Southeast.

aFollowing the Grand Parade will be the Jubilee in the Park filled arts and craft vendors, food, local and national entertainment, children's park, seafood festival, beer garden, and more for all ages.

... and in another AXΩ connection - the Grand Parade Marshall of the Parade this year is Tracey (Epsilon Chi, UNC-Chapel Hill)'s dad!