Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Mom's Weekend Auction Ideas!!!!

Moms, remember that the auctions held during Mom’s and Dad’s weekend are the primary fund raisers for the parent’s club to support our girls and the chapter in general.    In order to continue providing this kind of support and have a successful auction, we need as many Moms as possible to donate baskets and items for the auction and also to participate in the auction.  The more we have, the more opportunity we have for everyone to find something to bid on and the more fun we all have!

Examples of successful baskets we have had in the past include:
   
  • Hair products basket including all sorts of products, a blow dryer and a curling iron/flat iron
  •  Wine baskets
  •  Cooking baskets with items from Pampered Chef or similar type products
  •  Scrapbooking baskets
  • Gift card trees with gift cards for businesses online or in the Pullman area
  • Victoria’s Secret baskets
  • Cougar gear baskets
  • Airline tickets
  • Designer items like purses, sun glasses, jewelry, etc.
  • Margarita baskets
  • Martini baskets 
  • Golf clubs/ golf bags
These are just examples so feel free to use your imagination and come up with your own fun basket

Once again, we are pleased to be able to offer the convenience of using a debit or credit card for any of your auction purchases or donations. We are able to process Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards. 

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Welcome to Spring Time AXO Parents!

Mom’s weekend is next month, April 13th, 14th, and 15th.  We hope you are planning on visiting the WSU campus and attending our AXO Parents meeting on Saturday morning.   WSU is continually updating the school website with activities, so please check http://momsweekend.wsu.edu for a complete list. 

The AXO Parents Club meeting will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the house.  This is always an important meeting because it is election time for new officers.  At each spring meeting a new President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary are elected for the new school year.  Please consider volunteering for one of the offices as they are critical to the future success of the Omega Chapter Parents Club.  For more details, please refer to the by-laws posted on the Parent’s Club blog.

At the conclusion of our official meeting and election of new officers, we will begin the auction which helps replenish our club treasury.  Our funds are used to upgrade and/or replace furnishings for the AXO house. There will be a list of ideas presented to us for review and discussion before voting at the meeting.  Our treasurer, Becky Andersohn will present the treasury report to assist us when voting how best to allocate funds for our next project.
 
We truly appreciate every parent who participates, supports the Parents Club with their donations and willingness to purchase items at the auctions.  The Mom’s and Dad’s weekend auctions are our major source of income, so thank you in advance!

I will be representing the Omega Chapter Parents Club on a newly formed “Parents Club Task Force” organized by Kassie Kissinger, Director of Lifetime Engagement at AXO headquarters.  I’m sure our parents club is being represented due to the fact that we have a wonderful group of caring, committed parents both past and present.  Our first meeting will be a conference call on March 21st and I will be updating everyone at the Saturday morning meeting.

The AXO activities are currently in the planning stages.  We will be providing more details prior to the weekend.  So for now, get your Kelly Clarkson tickets and prepare for a fun and memorable weekend.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact any of the Parents Club officers, via email.

Serving our daughters,
Rita Wellons

Rita Wellons, President                 Ritaw@impactwiremarking.com
Becky Andersohn, Treasurer        bandersohn@idahopower.com
DeDe Johnson, Secretary              dedej00@gmail.com
                               

Mom's Weekend "Preliminary" Agenda

*** Preliminary Agenda/Subject to change***

Friday-April  13, 2012
Dinner available at the AXO house
Fraternity exchange  - 9 to 11 pm
Movie Marathon for Moms and daughters

Saturday-April 14th
7:30 – 9:30 am            -         Breakfast at AXO
9:30 – 10:00 am          -         Parents Club meeting
10:00 – 12:00 am        -         Parents Club auction
7:30 pm (approx.)       -         Bunko tournament (AXO dining area)
                                      Appetizers/finger food provided                             

Sunday-April 15th
7:30 – 11:00 am          -        Breakfast at AXO