Dad’s Weekend First Auction Item

Back by Popular Demand!

VIP PARKING at the AXO House for the weekend!
Hey Dads... wondering where you are going to park during Dads weekend?
We have the answer!
A parking space has been donated and reserved for one lucky Dad from noon on Friday (11/9) until Sunday (11/11) at 3:00 pm.   This exclusive spot is in the AXO parking lot and will come with your own personalized sign!
Here is how it works - 

Email your bid to: AXOWSUParentsclub@gmail.com  and include:
 

• Your bid dollar amount (no cents)
• Your name
   

 We will post the top bid on the AXO Blog, updating five times daily.  In case of a tie, the first bid submitted wins.  Bidding will end promptly at 5:00 pm PSTon Wednesday, November 7^th.   Credit card or debit card payment is due when the winner is notified. We have already received our first bid for $400 so future bids must be more than $400 to be considered :-). Happy bidding and GOOD LUCK!!

Any questions please contact your Parent’s Club Executive team!

 

President - Dave Buonviri              DAVE.BUONVIRI@CASCADEDISABILITY.COM
Treasurer - Becky Andersohn       bandersohn@idahopower.com
Secretary - Valerie Gillas                valerieg@McKinstry.com 

Dad's weekend update

Dad’s Weekend - November 9^th-11th

Hello Parents,
We are very excited for the upcoming Dad’s Weekend at WSU November 9^th-11^th!  As tradition the AXO Parent’s Club will be holding their semiannual fund raising auction immediately following our club meeting.  We would love to have you as a new club member or help out by participate in the auction through donating an item(s) or buy a basket!
Here are a few suggestions but you may have better ideas…..

• WSU/Cougar themed baskets
  • Alpha Chi Omega items
  • Any golf item
  • Outerwear
  • Wine baskets
  • “Room” baskets for you daughter
  • Snack food baskets
  • Designer baskets (Starbucks, Coach, Nordstrom, etc.)
  • Movie basket
  • Sports basket (golf, football, basketball, etc.)
  • Adult beverage baskets (Margaritas, martinis, beer, etc.)
  • Game Basket (playing cards, board games, snacks, etc.)
  • Music Basket (ITunes cards, disco, rap, 70’s, etc.)
• Cash is always accepted!

We have just received the –
 ‘AXO Dad’s Weekend Calendar of Events’
Friday, November 9
5:00pm                 Dinner @ AXO
7:00pm                 Poker tournament (or another activity) at the house
7:30pm                 Concert at Beasley – Scotty McCreery

Saturday, November 10
7:30am-9:30       Breakfast
9:00am               Silent Auction Begins
9:30am               Parents Club meeting (30 minutes max!)
10:00am             Live Auction
                         Silent auction will conclude at the end of the live auction
TBA                  Football game vs. UCLA

•  Depending on Schedule a tailgate before or BBQ after

Sunday, November 11
7:30-11am         Continental breakfast

Drive safe!!

For other campus activities, please click on the following link:
WSU Dad's Weekend Calendar of Events

See you this weekend!

Dave Buonviri - Parents Club President
Valerie Gillas - Parents Club Secretary
Becky Andersohn - Parents Club Treasurer

Dad's Weekend Parking Space Bidding Begins

Well Dad's the fun has begun....

We have already received our first bid for the Dad's weekend reserved parking space.  The initial bid was for $400 so future bids need to exceed that.  Please email your bids to: axowsuparentsclub@gmail.com.  We will post the top bid on the AXO Blog up to 5 times per day. Remember, bidding will end promptly at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 7th. Credit card or debit card payment is due when the winner is notified.  

2012 Dad's Weekend - Coming Soon

Dad’s Weekend is Coming Soon!!  November 9^th-11th  

Each year on Dad’s weekend the Parents Club holds their semi-annual meeting as well as the Parents Club Auction.  Gifts donated for the Dad’s weekend auction provides opportunities to fund development programs and improvements to the AXO house.  At Mom’s weekend last April we raised $8,215 from auction items and donations!  Beat that!!!!!

Your gifts help to ensure that Alpha Chi Omega’s are leaders among Greek organizations, adapting to the ever-changing times while preserving timeless values. Your support does make a difference and is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  We encourage everyone to participate and invite a parent that isn’t yet a member to this event.

We always welcome new ideas, so use your imagination, and let’s have some fun!! No donation is too small!  Dad, this is a great place to buy a gift for your daughter or wife!  For your convenience this year we will be accepting debit and credit cards at the auction.

Examples of past auction items:

• WSU/Cougar themed baskets
• Alpha Chi Omega items
• Any golf item
• Outerwear
• Wine baskets
• “Room” baskets for your daughter
• Snack food baskets
• Designer baskets (Starbucks, Coach, Nordstrom, etc.)
• Movie basket
• Sports basket (golf, football, basketball, etc.)
• Adult beverage baskets (Margaritas, martinis, beer, etc.)
• Game Basket (playing cards, board games, snacks, etc.)
• Music Basket (ITunes cards, disco, rap, 70’s, etc.)
• Cash is always accepted!

*Please bring all auction items to the AXO house by Friday night (11/9).  If possible include a list or description of items and cash value to help bring the highest bid!

Parents Club Membership Information

Parents Club Membership Information:

In order to be considered an “Active” member, it is necessary to have parent club dues paid each school year. Annual dues for the Parent Club are $25 per school year per family.

Since the Parents Club currently has only about 20 registered and dues paying members, this year we would like to get more parents involved in the Parents Club. Our goal for the 2012-2013 school year is to have at least a 75% participation rate of parents registered as active members of the Parents Club. Please consider becoming an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega – Omega Chapter Parent club today.

Parent Club dues may be paid one of three ways:
1. Sending a payment through the mail to:
    Parents Club of Alpha Chi Omega
    C/O Becky Andersohn
    2803 S Heritage Ave
    Boise, ID 83709

2. Clicking on the DONATE button on this blog site to submit a payment through PayPal

3. Paying dues during the Parent Club meeting during Dad’s weekend Nov 9-11, 2012

Requests for how Parent Club funds will be used are typically presented to active Parent Club members either at Parent Club meetings during Dad’s and Mom’s weekends or through an email vote.

So in order to track membership, in addition to paying your dues, please provide your contact information so that we may stay in touch with you throughout the year. Please click here for the membership form. Complete the form and email a copy of the completed form to the officers of the Parent Club at axowsuparentsclub@gmail.com or send a paper copy of the completed form to Becky Andersohn at the address listed above.

We attempt to keep the Parent Club members involved and excited about ways to help the chapter and enrich our daughters’ Alpha Chi experience.

Thank you for your continued support.

Dave Buonviri – Parent Club President
Valerie Gillas – Parent Club Secretary
Becky Andersohn – Parent Club Treasurer

*(please note: In order to email the form you must complete the form and save the changes then attach it to an email)

Fall 2012 Parents Club Introduction

Hello WSU AXO Parents,

Your daughters are either current or new members of AXO sorority at WSU. We are proud to continue the tradition as a very active AXO Parent’s Club and are working to support the goals and ideals of the this chapter. The Parents Club club also raises funds that are used to offset costs to improve conditions at the chapter house as well as costs for activities that help bond the chapter members. You can see some of the results of the Parent’s Club funding in various postings to this blog site.

This summer we upgraded the flooring and furnishings to the TV or “crib” room, click here to see some of the pictures. We also contributed to a very successful rafting trip; please see  click here to see a video.

The AXO Parent’s Club meets as a group twice a year, Dad’s and Mom’s weekends where we update everyone on our finances, expenditures, and proposals for future needs. Membership in this club costs a nominal $25 per family per year. Another major source of funding are our auctions that we hold at both parent’s weekends, Fall and Spring. The meeting minutes for the last few parents’ weekends are posted to this blog site and as you can see, both have been very successful enabling the club to continue its mission.

We recently reviewed the active Parent’s club dues paid listing membership and noticed we only had 20 parents on the list. We decided that we needed to push for more active members and will use this upcoming Dad’s weekend to make the membership drive a priority. We asked the AXO executive board to provide us with an updated email address listing for all AXO Sorority members’ parents and are using that to reach out to all of you to consider supporting this club and your daughters. This listing provided us with 166 parent’s email addresses (since some ladies provided more than one email address).

Details for this year’s upcoming Dad’s weekend activities will be posted on the AXO Parent’s Club site as soon as they become available. As usual, we are looking for donations for the auction and are looking for a very successful and fun weekend.

Go Cougs!

Dave Buonviri
AXO Parent’s Club President

Parents Club Membership Form

Omega Chapter Parents Club Membership Information

Annual dues are $25.00. 

Please complete the information below and email this form to: www.axowsuparentsclub@gmail.com

Date:
Parent’s Name:
Daughter’s Name:
Mailing Address:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone (s):
Parent’s Email Address (s):

2012 Raft Trip

Hello AXO Parents,
Below is a link to a video taken from the recent raft trip the parent's club helped to fund for the chapter.  It looks like it was a great time for all and thanks to Tana Foster and Sydney Swenson for capturing the fun on video.
http://youtu.be/ggWwjHniDYs

House Update Summer 2012

Hello AXO Parents Club members,  
A lot of activity has been going on at the Omega Chapter house since our daughters left for the summer.  Linda Tate, the house director, has been working to get the house ready for when the girls return next month. 

As you may recall, at the Mom's weekend parents club meeting we agreed to contribute $7,500 toward replacing the flooring in the downstairs TV room (a.k.a. "The Crib"). The flooring has been replaced and Linda is purchasing some final touches for the room to have it in tip top shape for recruitment.  Linda will be purchasing an area rug as well as decorative pillows and other odds and ends to update the appearance of this room.  
Also, the backrooms on the top floor of the house have now been updated similarly to the second floor rooms that were done last year and all mattresses on every bed in the house are being replaced.  These last two improvements were funded by the Alpha Chi Omega National Housing Corporation.

Below are pictures of the improvements to the house:

Raft Trip Update

Hello AXO Parents!
Just a quick update on the rafting trip that we mentioned in the last post.  Of the parents that responded to our request to vote on this, the vote was unanimous that the Parents Club should partially fund the rafting trip.  The Parents Club has committed $5,000 toward the overall cost of the raft trip. Chapter president Gabby Buonviri is working on the details of the trip so that everything will be ready when our daughters return to school next month.  We do not have the actual date of the trip yet, that is something Gabby is working out with the rafting company but we do know it will be after recrutiment and after school starts.  Just a reminder, it will be a one day rafting trip  for approximately 90 girls on a first come, first-served basis.
If you have any questions about the trip, please email us at axowsuparentsclub@gmail.com

June 2012 AXO Parents Club Newsletter

Welcome to summer AXO Parents Club!Hello AXO Parents Club members.  We hope your summer is going well and everyone is staying safe.  I am your current AXO Parent’s Club (PC) President as I was voted in during last spring’s Mom’s Weekend PC meeting just prior to the very successful auction.  I have attached the meeting minutes for your review which also includes information about your current PC Officers.  Mom’s weekend auction raised $8015! Our current AXO Parents Club treasury balance stands at $17,348.93.

As you can see from the last meeting minutes, a motion was put forth and approved for a budget of $7,500 to be applied to improvements to the “Crib” or TV room.  I have been advised that the improvements including the floor replacement should be completed shortly and should total close to $6,500.  Additional room accessories will be purchased by Linda and the Sorority President (Gabby Buonviri) which may come to an additional $500.
There are no additional known expenses expected this summer.

I have been asked by the AXO Sorority President Gabby Buonviri if the AXO Parent’s Club would be willing to contribute funds towards a raft trip this fall, similar to what the club has contributed in the past.  A vote about the raft trip funding was made during the Mom’s weekend meeting, and it was voted down, partly because there were no details available regarding the raft trip or the potential costs.  Since then, the Sorority executive board received multiple inquiries from the girls about a raft trip, did their research on availability and costs for a raft trip, and submitted a request to me for funds.  They have proposed the following:
Salmon River Experience website

Raft trip Dates – 8/26 or 9/9
Maximum number of participants – 90
(2) Charter Busses - Day trip up and back (depart 7am, return 4-5pm) - $3150
Raft company charges at $57 per person for 90 girls - $5130

Total Raft trip costs - $8280

Recommended Parents Club contribution - $5000

Net difference - $3280

Fee for girls to pay - $36.44 per person.

Our $5000 contribution to this event lowers the girls cost for this trip by 60%.  I was told that Gabby recently surveyed all the girls about interest in the raft trip and there was a unanimous positive response (70+ responded), none negative. Their plan would be to offer this to all members, including new ones, on a first come, first served basis beginning with the first Monday after school starts.

According to our By-laws, we are required to have all Parents’ Club members in good standing (paid dues for the current year) respond to this email voting for or against the request to fund up to $5000 towards a raft trip for the girls.
Please respond to axowsuparentsclub@gmail.com with a YES or NO vote by 7/7/12.  We will answer any additional questions you may have,  just forward them to this email and we will answer them as best we can and as quickly as we can. 

Thanks for your support!  Go COUGS!

Dave Buonviri
AXO Parent’s Club President
(DAVE.BUONVIRI@CASCADEDISABILITY.COM )

Becky Andersohn
AXO Parent’s Club Treasurer
(bandersohn@idahopower.com)

Valerie Gillas
AXO Parent’s Club Secretary
(valerie.gillas@gmail.com )

Mom's Weekend 2012 Parents Club Meeting minutes

Mom’s weekend 2012 Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order (9:30 AM)

Old Business

v  Introduction of current/outgoing Parent’s Club Officers

v  Meeting minutes from Mom’s Weekend read by DeDe Johnson

                Meeting minutes approved by Rita Wellons.

v  Becky Andersohn read the treasurer’s report:

                Dad’s Weekend 2011 Starting Treasury Balance: $6,099.84               
                Netted $2,400 from silent and live auction, donations

                Additions $3,950 in donations from TV, etc.

                $450 collected in dues [list of paid members will be sent around

                TV room furniture purchased by parents club [couches, table,] $2,577.86

                Several minor expenses related to bank card processing fee

[$5 extra contribution will help us cover these fees

                Mom’s weekend 2012 Starting Treasury Balance: $9,920

v  Gabby Buonviri and new executive board introduced

Reminders

v  Please join the parents’ club by paying a $25 fee/donation! Please check the list going around to verify whether or not your dues were paid on Dad’s weekend

v  Questions: If you are NOT receiving parents’ club emails, please verify your email address with one of the parents’ club officers so that you can get on the mailing list!

New Business

v  Senior Gifts – tradition for Parents’ Club to purchase gifts for seniors going through Halls ceremony, permission to spend approx $600-650 from parents club treasury to fund gifts for 33 seniors.  Motion made, seconded. 

Motion for $700 budget approved [for senior gifts]

v  Year-End Party – instead of funding fall rafting trip, parents club proposes having pizza and ice cream party for girls [has been done in the past] during dead week or finals week. 

No motion made, Alexa David proposes money saved for fall funds until executive board can develop a proposal for the funds

v  House Renovations – Proposal [Rita Wellons] to extend carpet and resilient vinyl flooring and base [like the vinyl ‘wood’ in the rooms – current proposal [one contractor] $6,500; would be done over summer for fall recruitment.  Also includes incidentals such as putting skirt around platform seating, but does not include quote for fixing subflooring.  Square footage and square foot costs on this requested by parents, not supplied.  Request by several to seek multiple pricing bids.  Includes area rug, throw pillows, and covers for the two red chairs in the back.  Motion made to approve budget for $7,500.

Motion for $7,500 budget approved [for crib improvements]

                Note: Parent’s club can purchase FURNITURE, but nationals must approve and perform any painting and remodels that increase the value of the house

v  Comments: newly formed “AXO Parents Task Force Committee” – Rita selected by board for national task force due to active parents club, any input for her is welcomed

v  Recognition -  of Joni, MB, Linda recognized for their continued contributions, given appreciation gifts by parents club

v  Parking Auction: Kelly Kvam recognized as VIP parking spot auction winner

v  Elections: Valerie Gillas nominates herself to take over secretary position, approved. 
Becky Andersohn nominated to continue in treasurer position, approved.
Dave Buonviri nominated as challenger for president, approved.
Rita Wellons nominated as incumbent for president, Rita declines nomination, will remain on parents’ club task force nomination

v  Final Reminders:

 Remember that even if you are not a successful bidder in the auction you can still            donate!  Cash, check, and bank cards accepted.

Meeting Adjourned for auction (10:10 AM)

Mom it’s your turn to be the VIP!!

VIP PARKING at the AXO House for the weekend!

Congratulations Kelly Kvam you are the winner of VIP Parking for Mom's Weekend 2012

The High Bid is $325

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the early parking spot auction.  Every bid is appreciated.  We look forward to seeing you all at the Parents Club Meeting and Auction this Saturday.

Be sure and check this page for the current bid price. The blog will be updated frequently. Thank you for all your bids.

A parking space has been donated and reserved for one lucky Mom from noon on Friday, April 13 ^th, until noon on Sunday, (April 15 ^th).  This exclusive spot is in the AXO parking lot and will come with your own personalized sign!

Here is how the on-line bidding will work: Email your bid to: AXOWSUParentsclub@gmail.com along with the dollar amount (no cents) and your name. Once your bid is confirmed you will receive an email letting you know that your bid has been received and if you are the current high bidder or not. We will post the top bid on the blog, updating frequently. Email updates will go out twice daily. In case of a tie, the first bid submitted wins. Bidding will end promptly at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 11^th.  Credit card or debit card payment is due when the winner is notified. Minimum bid begins at $100.00.

Happy bidding and GOOD LUCK!!

Please email us if you have any questions.

First Auction Item for Mom’s Weekend – VIP Parking at AXO

An AXO parking spot will be reserved for one lucky Mom for the weekend!  You can bid on this VIP parking spot which will be reserved for you from noon on Friday, April 13^th until noon Sunday, April 15^th.  You will have a personalized sign made just for you to keep!

Here is how the on-line bidding will work:  Email your bid to: AXOWSUParentsclub@gmail.com along with the dollar amount (no cents) and your name.  Once your bid is confirmed you will receive an email letting you know that your bid has been received and if you are the current high bidder or not.  The current high bid will be posted on the blog.  We will update everyone twice a day by email, of the current price.  In the case of a tie the first bid submitted wins!

Important Note:  Bidding will begin at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 4^th and end promptly at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 11^th.   Credit card or debit card payment is due when the winner is notified.   Minimum bid begins at $100.00.

Good Luck and THANK YOU for bidding!

Mom's Weekend Schedule - WSU AXO

Mom’s Weekend Schedule

WSU AXO

Friday April 13^th, 2012

5:00 p.m.                                 Dinner available at AXO house-Taco bar

9:00 to 11:00 p.m.                   Fraternity Exchange for Moms & daughters

           

7:30 p.m. until bedtime           Movie Marathon for Moms and daughters

                                                Upstairs and downstairs TV rooms

Saturday April 14^th, 2012

7:30-9:30 a.m.                         Breakfast at AXO house

9:30-10:15 a.m.                       Parent’s Club Spring meeting

At conclusion of meeting        Parent’s Club auction

12:30 p.m. (approximate)        Skin Care/Make-up products hosted by AXO Alum Tiffany

Jewelry products hosted by AXO Madison Magliocca & her Mom

– Both available in AXO formal

7:00 p.m.                                 Bunko Tournament/AXO dining area

                                                Appetizers/finger food and prizes!

7:30 p.m. until bedtime           Movie Marathon for Moms & daughters in TV rooms

8:00 p.m.                                 Kelly Clarkson/Beasley Coliseum

Sunday April 15^th, 2012

7:30-11:00 a.m.                       Breakfast at AXO house/dining area

Please check the WSU website for all other activities available on campus.