ALPHA DELTA PI 2013 GRAND CONVENTION ADPi Deep in the Heart Wednesday, June 26 -Sunday, June 30, 2013 Sheraton Dallas Hotel Dallas, Texas Tentative Agenda **Agenda is subject to change. ** Wednesday, June 26 International Officers should plan to arrive before 2 p.m. All other attendees should plan to arrive before 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m. Registration/Information 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. International Officer District Team Meetings 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique and Vendors 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Proposed Bylaw Amendments and Resolutions Presented by the Bylaws & Resolutions Committee 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. New International Officer Reception International Officers who have never held an International volunteer position before are invited to have one on one time with Grand Council. 5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Grand Council Meet & Greet Collegians and alumnae are invited to meet Grand Council. 7:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Best Dress and Boots Texas Welcome Banquet Join your Alpha Delta Pi sisters from around the U.S. and Canada as we greet new friends and renew old acquaintances. 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique and Vendors 9:15 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Province Meetings
Thursday, June 27 7:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m. Registration/Information 7:00 a.m.- 7:45 a.m. Meet the Parliamentarian 7:00 a.m.- 7:45 a.m. Cash Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Assemble for Processional 8:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Adelphean Processional and Formal Opening Followed by Convention Photo The Adelphean Processional was instituted at the 1941 Grand Convention. The original parade of Adelpheans through the halls of Wesleyan is recreated, with everyone in white dresses and blue satin ribands bearing the motto, We Live for Each Other, as the participants process into the Formal Opening Session of the convention. Everyone is invited to participate in the Adelphean Processional at the 2013 Grand Convention. To participate, you must be wearing a white dress or suit without colored trim and white shoes. No slacks, pant suits or flip flops are permitted. The Formal Opening with its many traditions sets the tone for the remainder of the meeting and is the official opening of the 2013 Grand Convention. Included in the program will be the keynote speech from International President, Tammie Pinkston, Zeta Nu and Gamma Phi. 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Memorial Service The Memorial Service, to honor deceased sisters, has been a timehonored part of convention since 1917. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique and Vendors 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Foundation Luncheon Meet Alpha Delta Pi sisters who benefit from and contribute to the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, as we celebrate the Foundation s mission to Educate. Lead. Serve. 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. First Business Meeting Voting on the proposed Bylaw Amendments and Resolutions begins at this meeting. All voting delegates are required to attend all Business Meetings. 4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. District Caucuses
4:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique and Vendors 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Meet the Candidates Meet the sisters who have been nominated for Grand Council. 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Diamond 4-Point Dinner Celebrate with collegiate chapters, house corporations and alumnae associations that have earned a coveted Diamond 4-Point Award. 9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique and Vendors 9:45 p.m.-10:30 p.m. So, You Want To Be a Leadership Consultant? Informational session for collegians interested in serving as a Leadership Consultant. Past consultants are encouraged to attend. 9:45 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Alpha Delta Pi Trivia Test your ADPi knowledge and win fabulous prizes! Friday, June 28 7:15 a.m.- 8:15 a.m. Cash Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Registration/Information 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Second Business Meeting Grand Council elections and other business is conducted at this meeting. This is the official closing of the business portion of Grand Convention, unless business is not concluded. If business is not concluded, another session will be held at a time to be determined. All voting delegates are required to attend all Business Meetings. 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique and Vendors 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Free Time Enjoy Dallas! Spend the afternoon enjoying the amenities offered at the hotel or venturing out to the surrounding area. There is so much to see and do in Dallas during your free time. Information on tour options will be sent with your convention confirmation. Please Note: The Alumnae Boots and Bling Dinner will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Please be aware of the time and plan accordingly if you are leaving the hotel for the free afternoon. 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. International Officer Volunteer Appreciation Lunch 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. International Officer Committee Meetings
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Foundation Reception By invitation only. 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Registration/Information 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Boots and Bling Alumnae Dinner; 50, 60 and 75 -Year Ceremonies Join in the celebration of a commitment to lifetime membership by our alumnae! Be ready to wave your fan and sing the Convention Song as we see which Old Timer has attended the most conventions! 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Texas Dance party 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique and Vendors Saturday, June 29 7:00 a.m.- 7:45 a.m. Cash Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration/Information 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Initiation and Ritual Review Workshop 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Workshops for alumnae and collegians A variety of workshops and concurrent sessions for collegians and alumnae will be offered. 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique and Vendors 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Panhellenic Luncheon Alumnae from our sister NPC groups join us for this Panhellenic celebration. 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique and Vendors 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. General Session 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Workshops for alumnae and collegians A variety of workshops and concurrent sessions for collegians and alumnae will be offered. There will be a House Corporation workshop offered. 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. House Corporation Training (Open Forum/Q&A will begin at 5:30) 6:00 p.m. Jewel Degree Ceremony performed for eligible alumnae
6:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Registration/Information 7:00 p.m. Diamond Awards Banquet Alpha Delta Pi s highest awards are presented. Installation of 2013-2015 Grand Council. The evening and Grand Convention conclude with the closing Candlelight Roll Call, Recessional and singing of Alpha Delta Pi songs. Sunday, June 30 7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Cash Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Sorority Spirit Boutique 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Devotional Service 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Collegian General Session 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Alumnae General Session 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Committee Meetings (as individually scheduled) All departures should be scheduled after 3:00 p.m.