The Sigma Alpha Omega® Seventh Annual Convention will be hosted by our Psi Chapter at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Convention begins Thursday June 2, 2011 & runs through Sunday June 4, 2011.

 

Convention Award Applications -

Applications for this year's Convention Awards are now available.  The National Board looks forward to recognizing chapters and individuals who have contributed to the sorority's success.  Recipients of awards will be announced at the formal banquet on Saturday June 4, 2011.  Please follow all instructions and email to the Convention Liaison no later than April 15, 2011.

UPDATED!! National Board Trustee Application - docx

Schedule -

  • Thursday Evening: COMING SOON
  • Friday Morning: COMING SOON
  • Friday Afternoon: COMING SOON
  • Friday Evening: COMING SOON
  • Saturday Morning: COMING SOON
  • Saturday Afternoon: COMING SOON
  • Saturday Evening: COMING SOON
  • Sunday Morning: COMING SOON

 

Scholarships:

If you turned in a scholarship by or before March 13, 2011, you will receive notification of your awarded amount as soon as National Board has approved scholarship recipients. Thank you for your patience.


Raffle -

Information about Raffle will be available soon


Alumnae Luncheon -

Every year we like to celebrate our wonderful Alumnae with a special luncheon. This luncheon is particularly special for our newest Alumnae and provides a unique opportunity for socializing and networking. This event is open only to Alumnae and takes place directly after the Business Meeting on Saturday.

Go to the registration page and fill out all the information, at the bottom in the special needs box, just put you are purchasing an alumnae pass!

Talent Show -

First held at the First Convention at NCSU this event is held the Friday night of Convention and has become a popular tradition. Each chapter will show-off their stuff through song, dance, magic, comedy, drama and other creative performance outlets. Why not consider costumes this year? Please limit your performance to five minutes or less.
 

Individuals -

  • Bible, Sorority Notebook & Pens
  • Comfortable Clothing and Shoes for day
  • Favorite Letter Shirt for Friday Evening (smile for the group photo!)
  • Formal Attire for Banquet and Dance (don’t forget your dancing shoes!)
  • Personal Toiletries
  • Spending Money for Three Meals, Souvenirs, and Raffle
  • Linens (towels, sheets, pillow)--We recommend a "space saver" bag for easy packing!

Chapters -

  • Chapter Banner (will be displayed throughout Convention)
  • Talent Show Performance
  • Submit the Following Prior to Convention:
    Award Nominations
    Chapter Update
  Travel Information

Because of the distance, we all need to be on the ball about our planning and participation.  Prices fluctuate for airfare, so keep an eye out for good prices. (They can get well over $500.)

You have a multitude of options for travel. You may buy directly from an airline (e.g., Continental, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, etc.) or from a consolidator website (Expedia, Priceline, Kayak, CheapTickets, etc.). Be aware that you are more likely to find cheaper tickets on the consolidator websites, but if difficulties happen during the trip, airlines are less likely to be as helpful, or, at least, that is what a travel agent told me! I flew recently to Albuquerque for planning purposes, and Priceline had the best deal. Be sure to know if the prices that they are advertising include taxes and fees. You may also end up with layovers, or for you less experienced fliers, a.k.a. periods of time where you are waiting at a side destination airport for a plane.

Another option is to set up a group rate flight with nearby chapters. This is more likely to cater to NC and GA chapters. There are specialty websites that offer this as well as through some airlines (Google keywords: group rates tickets, airfare, etc.). You may want to call an airline or look on their webpage to find group deals.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES (PLANES, TRAINS, OR AUTOMOBILES!):
We are expecting most Convention attendees to arrive on THURSDAY NIGHT JUNE 2ND, therefore, Thursday night is NO LONGER EARLY BIRD CHECK-IN but normal check-in. There will no longer be an early bird check-in. Please try to orchestrate your ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) no earlier than 4pm Mountain Time (2 hours before Eastern Time, 1 hour after Pacific Time) and shoot for no later than 10pm Mountain Time. If you must come after that time, please notify us ahead of time. We will be having a shuttle going to and from the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), so it is important that we know when individuals and groups are arriving ahead of time. There will be an opportunity to share your travel information during your registration. Do not worry about renting cars or paying for transportation. If you are arriving Friday morning by Red-Eye (overnight flights), please be aware that a special check-in will be that morning for you. Please also notify us ahead of time if you MUST have a Friday check-in as activities begin immediately Friday morning.

We are also planning for morning flights leaving SUNDAY MORNING JUNE 5TH. Please try to have your flight leave no earlier than 9am Mountain Time, since the shuttle will need to get you to the airport 2 HOURS IN ADVANCE. We will begin shuttling you to the airport at 1am, but please only take advantage of this option if you have no other options. If you are on the National Board of Trustees or possibly considering running for the Board, please plan your departure in the afternoon to allow for a meeting at 8am Mountain Time. (Remember, please allow two hours of wait time in the airport before your departure time.)