COLLEGIATE UPDATE

WE NEED YOU!
Many of you received a letter from Headquarters last summer stating that the chapter was in need of help. They were looking for alumnae involvement, specifically advisers. Fortunately the letter was well received and this past year the chapter once again had a group of alumnae advisors; however many of them had dual roles and were asked to hold more than one position. In an effort to plan for the upcoming year we are again looking for help in the 2008-2009 school year. As many of you witnessed this past spring, they are a wonderful group and very appreciative of any guidance!

Tau Lambda is currently in a "Chapter Development Program" which is overseen by Headquarters... meaning: Nationals has more involvement to grow and strengthen the chapter. Over the past year, Tau Lambda progressed within this program in LC Leadership, Network Communication, and Reporting. The goals for the chapter to improve include: Recruitment/ Membership Retention, AAC Recruitment and Public Relations. By doing so, this will help the chapter operate at its full potential.

We recognize that so many of you have previously held advisor positions and appreciate the time that you spent assisting Tau Lambda - thank you for your support, we'd love to have you back and could use your experience! And if you're new to this and looking to get involved,
"there's no better time than the present"!!!

There are many positions available and they do not necessary require that you live closeby... and some do not require a huge time committment. (The more advisers we have would make it easier to spread out the work load!) If you have any questions, would like to hear more about available positions, or if you are willing to get on board, email us - we'd love to have you!

PI's ON VACATION

DO YOU HAVE ANY FUN PLANS FOR VACATION??? WILL YOU BE VISITING OR TRAVELING WITH OTHER PI's & THEIR FAMILIES???
We want to hear about it... and as always, send pictures!!

Bill Allison and Winni (Painter) helped Lisa (Sourbeer) and Doug Bower enjoy their 10th year wedding anniversary with a trip to Punta Cana.
What a way to celebrate!

BROAD STREET RUN & SOME AMAZING PI's!

This weekend was SPECIAL!! Saturday evening Nickey Powell Estep (AOII sister) and I travelled to the home of Teresa Stewart Lynch (AOII sister) in prep. for the Sunday Broad Street 10-miler. We had a great time running in Philadelphia, the weather was amazing and our hosts were so gracious! Among the 22,000 registered participants we even ran with AOII sister Jen Kuc Shearon. It was wonderful to reconnect and catch up. The bonds of sisterhood really do last a lifetime!
Heather Bigler Swartz

SHIPPENSBURG ALUMNI WEEKEND 2008

FRIDAY JUNE 6 - SUNDAY JUNE 8:
For those of you that may have missed our April weekend OR if you're ready to go back and are looking for something fun... SHIP ALUMNI DAYS promises to be a great time!
Events begin Friday morning: you may stop by the Alumni House to browse thru past yearbooks and memorabilia... lunch, then tour the new Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Graduates of years ending in 3 or 8 are offered to the Reunion Class Social at Shippen Place Hotel followed by a dinner at the CUB, and the one hour planetarium show at the Franklin Science Center is a family must - - or if you're gettting away, be sure to be on the Pubs and Grubs Tour! Saturday's events include breakfast, an aerobics class at the new Rec Center, Activities Fair at the CUB, morning 'chat' with the President, and don't miss the first Shippensburg Arts and Wine Festival. For the family there is a scavenger hunt at as well as tours of campus followed by an ice cream social ... you can even Renew Your Wedding Vows at the Spiritual Center (hey, it's closer than a trip to Vegas!!). An awards banquet and dinner will be held that night then Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell are featured at the Performing Arts Center. Sunday there is a farewell breakfast and the 20th annual Golf Outing at Eagles Crossing in Carlisle.

Let us know if you plan on attending or if you have ever been... we hear it's a blast and would love for you to share stories!

For more information please visit: Ship Alumni Days 2008. Be sure your profile on the Ship alum site is updated and check your mail for the Shippensburg University magazine which should go out this week!

OH, WHAT A WEEKEND!

Oh, what a night... oh, what a weekend...
LET'S RECAP: Relay for Life was moved to the Student Rec Center (indoors due to the weather) and going into Friday night, AOII had raised the most money than any other organization. Great job, girls! They will still be collecting donations until May for the American Cancer Society.
The ceremony was beautiful and we enjoyed hearing wonderful "Lisman stories" from Juliet, Mrs. Lisman, Jodi, Manning and Sheila. The new AOII house is awesome and we were able to reminisce and visit over lunch... and of course share more "Lisman stories"! We had the pleasure of spending time with Mr. Lisman, Mrs. Lisman and Aunt Jeanne! We met TL! The scrapbook looked great, many attended the social, and at the end of the night, we ended up at Wibs! (some things never change!!)
The collegiates were a fun and impressive group of girls, who were excited to talk to the alums and really made us feel welcome.
We made new friends, re-connected with old,
and a good time was had by all. . .