Annual Cocktail Party & Awards

Sorority women of all eras and affiliations are invited to attend our annual Cocktail Party on Saturday, June 2nd at Overlook NYC (www.overlook.com).

Tickets are $25 and include 3 drinks
(your choice of draft beer/BloodyMarys/mimosas/champagne/screw drivers)  & a brunch item. Coffee, tea, and soda will also be available.
 
Payments may be sent via PayPal to nycaptreasurer@gmail.com
or can be purchased at the door.

This event is open to all Panhellenic members and friends.Especially as will be honoring our award winning alumnae chapters on this very special day.

We hope to see you there!!

NYCAP EXEC. BOARD OPENINGS

Are you interested in getting more involved in the New York City Greek community? Are you looking for board experience to add to your resume? Do you want to build your social capital? Then you need to run for a NYCAP board position.  The very important and exciting positions of  PR/Social Events Chairwoman and Membership Chairwoman are open. Not exactly sure what these positions entail, here you go:

• The PR/Social events chairwoman investigates opportunities, plans and coordinates all social activities for NYCAP; plans and executes the Greek Bar Night and Spring Cocktail Party and Awards (with assistance from the Member-at-Large chairwoman); serves as the “in-take” person for individual Alumnae Association events and sets the social calendar; works with the secretary to update events through social networking sites and email communications; drafts Panhellenic press materials and compiles content of information and media kits; acts as a liaison with media outlets regarding Panhellenic events; and serves as a resource to and assists Alumnae Associations with service project ideas and public relations initiatives as needed.
• The Secretary takes minutes at quarterly business meetings and distributes to Panhellenic Executive Board, Chapter Presidents and Chapter Panhellenic Delegates; takes minutes of Executive Board retreats and forwards them to officers for the follow-up and/or approval; answers email messages/requests; coordinates the publication of bi-monthly communications to the Executive Board, Chapter Presidents and Chapter Delegates; works with webmaster to post announcements on the website; works with PR/Social Events chairwoman to update events on social networking sites; maintains the New York City Alumnae Panhellenic membership roster and the Executive Board and Delegate Group Databases.

To apply to a position, please submit 500 words (give or take a few) including the following: your background experience related to the position, your goals for the position, your goals for NYCAP, and an extra interesting fact about yourself.  Submit to jillian.k.gray@gmail.com with the subject line” ELECTION.  Good luck!

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MAY 14th, 2012

Apply for the 2012 NYCAP Awards

Has your alumnae chapter done something particularly awesome this year? Have you made improvements in your programming or provided guidance to your local collegiate chapters? Does your chapter just love participating in Panhellenic activities? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions you need to apply for a 2012 NYCAP Award. The winning chapters will be toasted at the 2012 Cocktail Party and Awards on Saturday, May 19th. Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it.

2012 New York City Alumnae Panhellenic Awards Application

Application Deadline: Monday, May 7th, 2012

Send application to jillian.k.gray@gmail.com

Subject Line: NYCAP AWARDS APPLICATION

The awards and descriptions are listed below. Each alumnae chapter can apply for all four awards; however, a chapter can only receive the maximum of two awards per year.

The application consists of a 250 – 500 word response explaining why your chapter has earned the award. Additional documents (photos, fliers, letters of recommendation, etc.) may be submitted as well with your application. We encourage all alumnae chapters to apply for at least one award. Best of luck! The awards will be announced at the Spring Cocktail Event, and the winning chapters will be featured on our website, newsletter, and Facebook page.

 AWARDS and descriptions:

 1.) Best Collegiate Outreach & Support

This award will go to a chapter with strong programming geared towards building a solid

relationship with local collegiate chapter/chapters.

 2.) Most Panhellenic Spirit – Chapter Award

This award is for the chapter that participates in other alumnae panhellenic events, cosponsors programs, embodies the sisterhood spirit of the NYC alumnae panhellenic organization.

3.) Best Philanthropic Program

This award is pretty self-explanatory. The chapter awarded does not necessarily raise the most money for their designated philanthropy, but instead this award includes promotion of the event, creativity, passion, organization, and support.

4.) Best Alumnae Outreach and Support

This award encompasses strong communication, support, recruitment, sisterhood, rel`ationship-building, and event planning within an alumnae group.

This could be you and your chapter. Though please note we don’t have awesome trophies like this, yet. But you will receive a certificate and icon item to place on your chapter’s web site so all the world will know you are #1.

Congrats to all the Greek Gods and Goddesses

Greek Goddesses (and Gods) at New York Cares Day Spring 2012 in Sternberg Park

A big thank you and congratulations to all the Greek Goddesses (and Gods) who participated in New York Cares Day Spring 2012. The NYCAP team had a record number of team memebers this year and raised $130 that will go to future projects with New York Cares. Everyone did an awesome job landscaping and painting benches, fences, and lamp-posts. And a great time was had by all meeting new people, enjoying the outdoors and making New York even more beautiful. 

The New York Junior League Invites Sorority Women of New York to A Casual Information Session

The New York Junior League (NYJL) is hosting a casual information session for women interested in joining the NYJL. Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from some of the NYJL volunteers about the satisfying benefits of volunteering in New York City with the NYJL. We invite women interested in learning more about the NYJL to come socialize with NYJL volunteers while nibbling on delicious treats and enjoying sumptuous wines on Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Ten Degrees (121 St. Marks Place). To reserve a spot for this event, simply send your name and email address to newmembership@nyjl.org . Please note that space is limited and a confirmation of your registration will be sent to you.

Attention Greek Goddesses! New York Cares Day Spring 2012 is Almost Here.

Join the NYCAP volunteer Team “Greek Goddesses” and get ready to give New York City a spring greening on Saturday, April 21st. On New York Cares Day Spring, we’ll plant, mulch, compost, paint and more, as we work together on volunteer projects that improve our communal backyard. By the end of the day, 80 parks, community gardens and green spaces across the five boroughs will be spruced up and ready for the arrival of spring.

Join our team “Greek Goddesses” by clicking on the link below. We hope to see you on New York Cares Day Spring! If you have any question you can contact team leader Michelle Ciabotti at inzetta19@yahoo.com.
http://www.newyorkcaresday.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1013074

Third Annual Stars and Crescent Evening-Hosted By Delta Delta Delta NYC Alumnae

 

March 29, 2012 | 7 – 11 p.m.
The Bowery Hotel Terrace
335 Bowery in New York City
Pease join the NYC Tri Delta Alumni Chapter at the 3rd Annual Stars & Crescent Evening for light hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beer from Sixpoint and cocktails from Heaven Hill Distilleries, a silent auction and raffle to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Tickets available online for purchase at www.stjude.org/starsandcrescentevening.
Advance purchase – $60
Night of event – $70
VIP for one – $100
VIP for two – $175
VIP guests will have many exclusive benefits,including a tasting bar compliments of The Macallan, Henri Giraud champagne courtesy of Serendipity Wines, private seating, and an exclusive VIP raffle. Plus, our sponsor Uber Cabs is offering all VIP guests a FREE ride to or from the event (up to $30) and all general admission guests receive $15 off a ride to or from the event.
For more information, visit www.stjude.org/starsandcrescentevening or contact Marli Grossman at (212) 239-3239.