Holiday Party - Sunday December 11

Happy Holidays Sisters!

It's time again for our annual Holiday Party!! We'll first meet up at the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express in Burbank for live entertainment, goodies, and hot cocoa, then walk over to BJ'sBrewhouse at 6pm for dinner and drinks.

Bring a toy to donate and meet us there.  Celebrate your sisters this season!

4pm-6pm

Metrolink Holiday Toy Express 15th Anniversary

Join thousands for this sensational holiday event, as a 450-ton train covered with glittering ornaments and ablaze with 50,000 twinkling lights rolls into the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station at 201 N Front Street. Meet Santa and enjoy free entertainment, hot chocolate and cookies on the platform from 4 to 6pm. For more information, visit www.metrolinktrains.com

6pm-8pm
BJ's Brewhouse
107 S 1st Street, Burbank, CA 91502

Endless portions of any four Signature Deep Dish Pizzas, including Build Your Own, and House or Caesar salad with dinner rolls. Unlimited soft drinks, lemonade, and iced tea. $13.25 per person (please bring cash)

*Toy Donation

We invite you to bring a toy donation for the Autism Speaks collection. What the organization most needs are donations of Sensory Toys. Sensory Toys are small toys that are stimulating to the senses, such as something that lights up, is squishy, makes noise, or gives a sensation when you touch it. An example would be a koosh ball, putty, etc.

Meet a New Sister

In an effort to introduce you to other fabulous sisters in the LA area, please meet Dani!

Dani is a serious sports fan who loves to support her teams.  The NY Yankees, the SF 49ers, the Texas Longhorns, the Lakers, and the Dodgers are her absolute favorites, and each team has a special meaning or representation in her life (Ask her about it!).  She also enjoys spending time with her beloved family and friends, and running her own business.  She began a pet-sitting/house-sitting business called "Sit On It" while she was in college, and it has continued on for over 16 years! 

Pretty Dani!

Dani is also passionate about giving back and prides herself on doing three big philanthropic walks a year - Walk Now for Autism Speaks, the Revlon Run/Walk for Women, and the AIDS Walk.  She was appointed as the West Territory Philanthropy Director last year, and we couldn't be more proud!  She loves working with Alpha Xi Delta on a National Level because it affords her the opportunity to reach out to chapters across the coast about something she believes in strongly, philanthropy.

Dani was initiated in 1997 as a Junior at California State Northridge, where she later graduated with a degree in Psychology.  Alpha Xi Delta has continued to be important to her and as she's been an Advisor for the local collegiate chapter, Delta Rho, for 10+ years.  She also served on the executive board of the LA Alumnae association for four years. 

"I have always believed in Alpha Xi Delta. I love being a part of an association that helps continue the bonds and friendships of our Fraternity after the college experience." -Dani

Dani is an incredible woman with a big heart and lucky for you, she's an Alpha Xi in LA!  Look for her pretty smile at our next event. 

"Swap Shop" September 18th!

Clothing swaps are revolutionizing America's approach to fashion, and you're invited!

Relax, mix, mingle and swap with sisters!  Exchange accessories, shoes, bags, and clothing that you no longer love to wear.  Bring a bag to carry out your new treasures.  Anything left over will be donated to a Shelter for Women in need. 

Relish in your fabulous "new to you" items!

Mix and mingle with fantastic sisters in your area! 

Be kind to your wardrobe, your wallet, and your planet!

Help your community!

Be Good!  Be Green!  Be Glam!

WHEN: Sunday, September 18th 5:00pm 
WHERE: President's House
                 Hollywood, CA
BRING: A Bag, Clothing and accessory donations 

Meet a New Sister

In an effort to introduce you to some of the fabulous sisters who live in and around LA, please meet Krista!

Krista was initiated into the Beta Xi Chapter at Marietta College in Ohio, in 1998.  As a collegiate she had an amazing Alpha Xi Delta experience which included living in a haunted sorority house (True story! Ask her about it!)  Alpha Xi Delta continued being a wonderful part of Krista's life after graduation, as well.  In fact, Krista's not sure she would have stayed so long in LA without the friends she's met through the Association!

Krista and her "Little Sis" - her Mom, Anita

Krista, originally from North Carolina, moved to LA in 2002 to pursue acting.  She's done a variety of acting work ranging from various plays to television spots on The Discovery Channel and TLC, even working briefly on West Wing.  In the mean time, Krista built a career "by accident" on the side, in nonprofit and is now the Director of a Salvation Army Program called Westwood Transitional Village, that provides transitional housing and child care to homeless and low income families.

Krista has a wonderful family including a great boyfriend, Tony, two big brothers, Eric and Scot, her Dad and her Mom, Anita (who Krista took as a "little sis" when she was initiated as an alumnae member at Marietta in 2000 - how cool is that??)

Krista continues to try to give back to Alpha Xi Delta, which has given her so much.  Currently she's the collegiate advisor for Public Relations at Cal State Northridge's chapter and is the Membership VP for the LA Alumnae Association. 

Be sure to reach out to Krista at our next event, you will be so glad that you did!

Meet a New Sister

In an effort to help introduce you to other fabulous Alpha Xi sisters in the LA area, please meet Bobbi!

Bobbi was initiated as an ETA in 1951 at Syracuse University where she enjoyed many beautiful and lasting friendships, and also a few crazy fun times.  (Ask her about the time she snuck out of the sorority house after hours and couldn't get back in!) 

She has two lovely, grown children; Bob and Lisa, whom are both adopted.  Bobbi is constantly on the go, and has visited many exotic locations.  Recently she returned from Central America with her son.  She's also been to India, Morocco, Europe, China, Tibet, Thailand, and more.  She's been to over 35 countries in all!

When she's not traveling, Bobbi stays busy as an Art Therapist and is still an active member of the America Art Therapy Association.  She also volunteers with the red cross and has responded to over 26 natural disasters.  Until 2007 she was also a pro bono therapist for Aids Project LA.

Bobbi was awarded Order of the Pearl during Founders Day this year, so be sure to congratulate her for her outstanding sisterhood and service to Alpha Xi Delta at our next event.  Bobbi's a special part of the Los Angeles Alumnae Association, and we love her!

Change of Location

Hi sisters!

Hope that you are gearing up for Thursday celebration of 100 years of Alpha Xi Delta Alums in LA!  There's been a situation beyond our control and the location must be moved.  And now...FREE PARKING!

We'lll be meeting at an adorable, charming, Old Hollywood style bar - "Bar Noir" Maison 140 in Beverly Hills.  Info Below

Bar Noir
Maison 140 Beverly Hills
140 Lasky Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

100 Year Anniversary Party!

Imagine - It's 1911.  The bright lights of Los Angeles shine bright, though the films are silent.  The first all woman's jury is selected, though nationally none of them can vote.  In a time like this -  Women Needed Sisters!  A few brave, bold, frontierswomen sought out just that - sisters.  And on July 1, 1911 the Los Angels Alumnae Association was born!  

What was true then is still true now - Women Need Sisters!  Come soak up the benefits sought out for you by these valiant pioneers from long ago, and be the face of Alpha Xi Delta present.  We are the Alpha Xi Deltas of Los Angeles, let's celebrate the bonds of strong sisterhood and the advantage of a rich past.  

YOU ARE INVITED!!

WHAT:  100 year Alpha Xi Delta Anniversary
WHEN: Thursday evening, June 30, 2011
WHERE: Bar Noir
                 Maison 140 Beverly Hills
                 140 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90212
WHO:  Alpha Xi's and those who love Alpha Xi (guests welcome)
TIME:  7pm - 10pm 
COST: $10 each attendant

Cocktail Attire.  Cost is $10.  Appetizers included.  FREE parking available.  Please RSVP by June 24.

 Let's make some history that they'll be talking about for the next 100.