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Contents
Message from National Conductress Georgiann Coons
Upcoming Events
State Meetings
Communication Note
Convention Invitation
Convention Document Information
Convention Keynote Speaker
Opportunities
Southwest District Officer Position
Message from the Editor
Anniversary Celebration
Memorials
Presidents Directory
Newsletter Archive
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We'd like to apologize for the delay in delivering this newsletter which is full of valuable information for our sister Psi-Otes. Please accept our sincere apology and know that we are striving to ensure future editions arrive in a more timely manner. If you received this edition more than once, please accept our apology for that as well. We are experimenting with a new database and appreciate your patience as we work through these hiccups.
Without further delay, here is your February 2014 Newsletter!
Message From Our 2013-2014
National Conductress- Georgiann Coons
The Dreaded
National Council Visit...
When a District Officer begins her term on the National Council of Psi Iota Xi, she is given the following: a pair of white gloves, a large paddle, a copy of Roberts Rules of Order and an accounting degree.
That way, when she comes to inspect your Chapter, she can make sure you are neat and tidy and running your meeting properly with perfectly balanced books. And of course, if your Chapter has any failings, the beatings shall begin. This, of course, is enough to frighten any Chapter into cancelling their scheduled visit and hiding under a big pile of cheese balls.
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Psi Iota Xi Upcoming Events
Psi Ote of the Year applications and letters e-mailed to chapters, deadline for applications is April 1
February 24
Convention 2014 Packets will be e-mailed to chapters, deadline for registrations is May 15
March 1
Kentucky State Association Meeting
April 26
Indiana State Association Meeting
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State Meetings
Kentucky State Meeting March 1, 2014
Registration: 9:45-10:15am
Meeting: 10:30am-2:30pm
Location: Christian Care Communities
12710 Townepark Way
Louisville, KY 40243
Cost: $15, payable to Zeta Iota Chapter
RSVP by Friday, February 21st to Karen Scrogham via email
Indiana State Meeting April 26, 2014
Registration: 8:15am
Meeting: 9:30am
Location: Crestview Middle School
1151 W 500 N
Huntington, IN 46750
Cost: $30, payable to Phi Chapter
RSVP by Friday, March 21st to Jennifer Scalf at 1312 E. Market Street, Huntington, IN 46750, or via email at Jennifer Scalf
News from the Indiana State Association
The Indiana State Officers have sent out a questionnaire to all Indiana chapters. Please take time to answer these questions and return by the deadline. If you haven't received one, please contact, State Vice President Terri Resler . We are looking at what the Association can do to improve and help our chapters. Please check out our website at www.indianapsiotes.org to contact any officer or to email us.
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EMAIL COMMUNICATION TO INCREASE!
Chapter Presidents: Please watch your emails for documents pertaining to the Psi Ote of the Year Application! They will be emailed early in February. Hardcopies will only be sent to chapters who have not provided an email. If your President does not have an email address and someone else in your chapter would be willing to serve as the contact person please email your name, email, chapter name, president's name & phone number to your District Officer. After confirming with your President you will be added to the email list.
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111th Convention June 21-22, 2014
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Convention 2014 Documents
Your convention documents will be emailed this year! Postage is a huge expense, and hard copies will only be mailed to chapters without an email address. Please watch your designated chapter email at the end of February for these important forms. As stated above, please ensure we have your chapter's official email address (chapter president or other designated member).
Documents will also be available on the website. We'll share information in the March newsletter highlighting these documents and sharing any special instructions.
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Convention Keynote Speaker
We are excited to announce our 2014 Convention Keynote Speaker, Andrea Pactor, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Associate Director of the School of Philanthropy.
"Now More than Ever: The Power of Women Leading through Philanthropy"
 As Associate Director of the Women's Philanthropy Institute, Andrea is responsible for program and curriculum development and implementation, marketing, and operations. She has organized three national symposia on women and philanthropy, the most recent of which, Women World Wide Leading through Philanthropy, was in 2011. She co-developed the first-ever online course about women and philanthropy, Women and Philanthropy - The Time is Now, in 2010 and the 2012 online conference, SHEMAKESCHANGE, about the intersection of women, money, and philanthropy.
Andrea is co-author of chapters on women and philanthropy, notably in Fundraising Principles and Practices, Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations, and Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, all published in 2010. Andrea has served arts, education, and faith-based organizations as a professional and volunteer. She has a BA from The American University; an MA from the University of Michigan; and an MA in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University.
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Resumes are being accepted for the Psi Iota Xi part-time administrative assistant position. Please send emails of inquiry or resumes of interest to the National President. This is a great opportunity to serve in a part-time job with room to grow!
National Council is interested in identifying an attorney who would be interested in assisting the organization with questions regarding issues at the state levels. Perhaps you have an attorney in your chapter or you know of someone in Indianapolis who might specialize or have knowledge of non-profit issues? Your assistance is appreciated; please direct your communication to our National Treasurer, Susie Lewis.
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Southwest District Officer needed for
2014-2015
Ladies, we are in need of a Psi Iota Xi sister to consider serving in the position of SW District Officer for the 2014-2015 year. We will be glad to discuss the position and its responsibilities with you at any time. We would like to have this filled by our Winter National Council meeting in March. This district being represented is vital to our organization. If you are interested; please contact Cathy Etzler, National Vice-President via email or by calling her at home 419-375-4606.
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From the Editor's Desk
Reminders:
- Memorial Information Please send memorial information and a picture, if possible, to your editor for submission for the next newsletter. This information will be accumulated and placed in the next Helicon and a copy of the newsletter could then be given to the family displaying your remembrance of your sister.
- Pictures, Pictures, Pictures! We all love to see pictures! They are a fantastic way to share your chapter ideas, fundraisers and community events that shout out, "We love Psi Iota Xi!" Forward them to me via email. And don't forget to post them on our Facebook Main Page and Group Page
- Check our website's online calendar for events/activities in your area and be sure to post your chapter events so other sisters can join your fun!
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Anniversary Celebration
Alpha Chi Celebrates 85th Anniversary
 Congratulations to our Apha Chi sisters on this wonderful occasion!
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Another Psi Ote Petal Falls.
Mary M. McCormick, 100 years young  Our dear sister, Mary M. McCormick, 100, of Delphi, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 5:53 pm at IU Health in Lafayette.
Mary was born on Oct. 15, 1913 at home in Madison Township, Carroll County, Indiana. She was the second daughter of Harry R. and Anna M. (Sheets) Maxwell. She attended Radnor and New Hope schools, graduating from Delphi High School in 1931.
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Presidents Directory
Keep us updatedWe know changes are always happening. People move, get new phones, change email, etc. Please forward any changes to the Presidents Directory to the National Editor so the directory is always current. Log in and visit the "Member's Only" section on the website for the most current version of our Presidents Directory.
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Have you missed previous issues of our electronic newsletter? If so, click below and find a complete listing of our previous issues. Be sure to share this link with your other sisters who may not be opening their newsletters.
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