So much to write, already 2:30 am

Ok, so it's  really 11:30pm, but to me, it's still eastern-time-zone-2:30am. It's been another busy day in Phoenix. 

It's 2:00 am and my Beta Psi friends still look fabulous:)

I want to give my collegian bloggers a chance to write up their thoughts on the opening banquet and get them in before I steal all their thunder...so I won't write to much now. But I do just have to share a few things before I go to bed write up my comments for the technology resolution. Highlights from today:

The Missing Sister

Tonight at the Welcome Banquet, this portrait of Elizabeth Williams Mitchell was unveiled. Never before in our 160 year history have we seen a picture of this founding member. Elizabeth's great-granddaughter and great-great-granddaughter are attending Grand Convention this week and are just thrilled to be a part of this momentous reveal for our organization. 

We're Older Than Arizona. 

This might be my new tagline. Forget first, finest, forever (just kidding, total joke). We're older than Arizona!? We received greetings from the Governor of Arizona, as well as John McCain. They mentioned in their greeting letters that Arizona is celebrating its centennial. We are celebrating our 160th birthday. We are older than Arizona. 

You know the old saying about Assumptions...

Rick Barnes spoke to our assembled audience of Grand Convention attendees about the perceptions of Greek life. More depth when the sun is shining in Arizona again.

More Sisters

The 160th anniversary update of Sisters was released after dinner and an autograph party followed. 

Again, we'll have much more depth on this tomorrow from both myself and some new voices too! The Adelphean Processional is bright and early, so I gotta get some shut eye! Stay tuned!

Happy 160th Anniversary Alpha Delta Pi

So, we mentioned the limited edition Alpha Delta Pi 160th Anniversary Pin.

Turquoise. Swoon. Need we say more?
But wait, there's more. Wear it on a ring.

And these turquoise beauties got us thinking...Did Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald ever imagine that 160 years after May 15, 1851, we'd be meeting up in Phoenix, Arizona for Grand Convention? Legacy. Wow.

In addition to these beautiful anniversary treasures...how about brushing up on your Alpha Delta Pi history in honor of our 160th birthday?

Stay tuned to the Alpha Delta Pi website for more information on how you can order More Sisters. The book features a reprinting of the information and photos that appeared in Sisters, the 150-year history book, plus hundreds of updates and new photos.

There are 42 new pages that cover the last decade of our history, plus countless updates to other chapters, including collegiate chapter histories and the addition of more long-serving alumnae. The book sells for $75, plus $15 shipping and handling.

How should we celebrate our 160th birthday at Grand Convention?